Jan 11, 2009
Technology for the People DETROIT - January 11, 2009: Innovation, performance, responsibility and fun will all be on display from Volkswagen at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Volkswagen is presenting an innovative lineup of extremely economical and low emissions drive technologies at the North ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Volvo S60 Concept Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - JANUARY 10, 2009: Volvo's press conference at this years North American International Auto Show will take place on Sunday evening at 5:30PM EST. The entire conference can be watched LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Please return to this page at the appointed time and then click the window below to watch ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Introduces 200C EV Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
Inspired and soulful look at the new Chrysler DNA Beauty and brains coalesce in Chrysler 200C EV concept vehicle with design and technology appeal Futuristic in-vehicle connectivity takes center stage ENVIâs Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system with 400-mile range 40-mile, all-electric range with zero fuel ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus Stages World Debut of the 2010 HS 250h - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Lexus today revealed the 2010 HS 250h, the world's first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, at the North American International Auto Show. This year's show marked the 20th anniversary of the debut of the first Lexus vehicles, the LS 400 and ES 250. The cars were introduced at the NAIAS in 1989. The HS ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Autoline Daily to do Four Live Updates During NAIAS - LIVE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - JANUARY 10, 2009: John McElroy's Autoline Daily will be doing four live broadcasts at this years North American International Auto Show. Two will take place on Sunday and two on Monday at 12 Noon and 4PM EST each day. The entire shows can be watched LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Please return to this ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Genesis Named 2009 North American Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
Hyundai takes home its first North American Car of the Year honor DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- After months of expert test-drives, critical acclaim and independent awards, the Hyundai Genesis took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2009 North American Car of the Year. A jury of 50 independ ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Ford F-150 Named North American Truck of the Year
Jan 11, 2009
-- The all-new Ford F-150 is named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) -- Since its launch in October, 2008, the all-new F-150 has earned many awards and accolades, including 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year(TM) -- The 2009 F-150 also America's safest full-size picku ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - January 11, 2009: Moments ago Cadillac unveiled its biggest surprise at NAIAS as Bob Lutz introduced a beautiful looking electric car called CONVERJ (pronounced "converge"). The vehicle looks similar to Honda's FCX Clarity. ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Introduces 2010 Camry - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2010 Camry is on display for the first time today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As the best-selling passenger car in America for seven years running and 11 of the past 12 years, Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort and performance. The 2010 Camry and Camry H ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Makes World Debut at NAIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
More affordable five-passenger, five-door Honda hybrid to go on sale in the beginning of April 2009 DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Utilizing the latest generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist(TM) (IMA(R)) hybr ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: Thunderhill Raceway with Del Coates
Jan 10, 2009
This edition of The Auto Channel's RoadTrip takes you to Northern California's Thunderhill Raceway. Join veteran journalist/educator Del Coates as he himself becomes educated about the capabilities of his beloved BMW 335i Convertible both on and off the race track via the Hooked On Driving program. You'll sit in on the ... Continue reading
Madoff Crony Ezra Merkin Resigns as GMAC Chairman
Jan 9, 2009
NEW YORK - January 9, 2009: Last week on TheCuttingEdgeNews.com and TheAutoChannel, investigative journalist Edwin Black broke the story that Bernie Madoff's cohort Ezra Merkin is, of all things, the Chairman of GMAC. Edwin's report chronicled Merkin's own highly questionable history and financial/legal problems. Late ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 3, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading
Billion Dollar GMAC Bailout Despite Chairmanship by Madoff Crony J. Ezra Merkin
Dec 30, 2008
SPECIAL REPORT BY EDWIN BLACK TheCuttingEdgeNews.com The Federal government is using billions in taxpayer money to convert General Motors Acceptance Corp, known as GMAC, into a bank, as part of a backdoor Detroit bailout. In the process, it will rescue a company headed by J. Ezra Merkin, a cohort of Bernard Madoff, who ... Continue reading
Edwin Black's THE PLAN Named in the Miami Herald's Top Ten Business Books of 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 30, 2008
Business Monday book critic Richard Pachter shares his impression of his favorites from 2008. MIAMI, FL - December 30, 2008: The Miami Herald published Richard Pachter's top business books list yesterday and "The Plan," written by our good friend Edwin Black was one of the top ten books on the list. In presenting the l ... Continue reading
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