Feb 3, 2009
- Ford's F-Series truck and Fusion mid-size sedan helped Ford achieve a fourth consecutive month of retail market share increases - Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were 39 percent lower in January than a year ago; Fleet sales were 65 percent lower and retail sales to individuals were 27 percent lower - Ford and o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports January 2009 Sales of 10,433
Feb 3, 2009
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 10,433 vehicles, a 42.9 percent decrease compared to January 2008. The company attributed the decline to the significant drop in the luxury automotive sector as a result of the current economic climate. Separately, through the Mercedes- ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports January 2009 Sales
Feb 3, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2009 sales of 12,744 units, a 11.6 percent decrease over January 2008 sales of 14,412 units. Volkswagen's stylish new CC, which was designed to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort, posted its best sales month since its m ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for January 2009
Feb 3, 2009
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced January sales in the U.S. of 1,658 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 2,595 new vehicles, a drop of 36 percent. The decline in Porsche sales for ... Continue reading
Ford and EPRI Add Utility Partners and Battery Maker To Plug-In Hybrid Program
Feb 3, 2009
-- Seven electric utility providers are joining the Ford and Electric Power Research Institute plug-in hybrid electric vehicle program to conduct real world testing with Ford Escape PHEVs. -- Utility companies and a state research agency from New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts and Michigan ... Continue reading
Bentley Biofuel Sneak Peek Coming This Afternoon - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 28, 2009
BOSTON, MA - January 28, 2009: Late Tuesday, Bentley Motors released preview information that they will be unveiling details regarding their all new biofuel supercar at 4PM EST today. The material will include a teaser video, promoting the vehicles full introduction at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show this March. Needless to ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2009
The 2e, Apteraâs two-seat, three-wheel vehicle, gets the equivalent of more than 200 mile- per-gallon VISTA, CA - January 22, 2009: The initial pre-production all-electric model from Southern California vehicle manufacturer Aptera Motors had rolled out the door of its Vista, Calif. production facility. Known as th ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show to Highlight Green Technologies - PREVIEW VIDEO
Jan 21, 2009
The Auto Channel to Present Complete PRESS PASS COVERAGE...Again GENEVA - January 22, 2009: The automobile industry will be fully represented at the next Geneva International Motor Show in the spring of 2009. The organizers of the Show are delighted that all of the major automobile manufacturers will be exhibiting in s ... Continue reading
Ontario and Better Place Pave the Way for Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 20, 2009
TORONTO--Ontario is joining forces with a world-leading company that creates innovative infrastructure for electric cars â a necessary step in getting electric cars running on Ontarioâs roads and highways. California-based Better Place will establish a Canadian head-office in Ontario. They will build an elect ... Continue reading
The New Bentley GTC Speed Builds on the Success of Continental GTC - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2009
Stunning Bentley Convertible Debuts at 2009 NAIAS DETROIT - January 19, 2008: The 200 mph GTC Speed is Bentleyâs most powerful convertible ever The latest GTC range is refined and extended with two new models The new GTC delivers enhanced style, comfort and choice Now, the introduction of the new GTC range builds ... Continue reading
Huge Natural Gas Reservoirs Discovered Off the Coast of Israel
Jan 18, 2009
January 18, 2009: The Jerusalem Post published a story early Sunday morning that Noble Energy Inc. has found three massive natural gas reservoirs that could significantly improve Israel's economic outlook. Early projections of indicate that the field is so plentiful that Israel would even be able to export the gas. If ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: China's Brilliance Motors Looks to Shine in U.S. - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2009
DETROIT - January 14, 2008: With the absence of several key auto manufacturers at this year's show, a number of lesser known OEMs have taken advantage of the available exhibit floor space to grab a piece of the limelight. One such Chinese company is Brilliance Motors. On Monday, January 12th, Brilliance held their firs ... Continue reading
Solazyme Showcases Jeep Fueled by World's First Algal-Based Renewable Diesel at CALSTART Target 2030
Jan 14, 2009
Solazyme, Inc., a renewable oil production company and leading algal synthetic biology company, will feature a Jeep Liberty fueled by the worldâs first algal-based renewable diesel, SoladieselRDTM, at CALSTART Target 2030: Solutions to Secure California's Transportation Energy and Climate Future in Sacramento, Cal ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Tesla Motors introduces Roadster Sport - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2009
SAN CARLOS, CA - January 13, 2009: Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders Monday for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the worldâs leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle. The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. It comes w ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility in the United States operated by a major automaker LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion battery cells for the Chevrolet Volt Advanced battery strategy strengthens GM's capabilities to develop hybrid and electric vehicles GM will ... Continue reading
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