F-150 Named One and Only Truck of Texas; New Truck Offers Best Capability, Unsurpassed Fuel Economy
Oct 20, 2008
DALLAS, Oct. 19 -- The new 2009 F-150 has been recognized as the one and only "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) - the sixth consecutive year a Ford truck has won top honors. Ford's lineup of trucks also was named Truck Line of Texas, while the Ford Flex and Expedition King Ranch received top ... Continue reading
GEM Electric Cars Help Charlotte Residents 'Jump' the Pump
Oct 19, 2008
'Jump Charlotte' Shuttle Service Launches Gas-Free & No-Cost Rides CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 19 -- Jump Charlotte, a free, eco-friendly shuttle service using fully-electric GEM vehicles, launched recently to provide residents of Uptown Charlotte with free, "green" rides around town. The service could not have come at a bet ... Continue reading
The MINI E: A New Experience - Driving Pleasure Without Emissions
Oct 18, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 18 -- The BMW Group will be the world's first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, tr ... Continue reading
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation
Oct 18, 2008
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation Las Vegas, Nevada--From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a new buzz around natural gas for transportation. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) launch a four part webinar series on t ... Continue reading
Moms Take Charge of New Crossover Designs - VIDEO STORY
Oct 17, 2008
DETROIT - October 17, 2008: General Motors reports that women are now driving sales of a new generation of family car, the crossover vehicle. Female automakers are making sure the vehicles are equipped with extra safety features, storage and family-friendly accessories. The idea is to have the car manufacturer's ideal ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - October 15, 2008: The second annual Western Automotive Journalistsâ "Fall Classic: Future Fuels and Propulsion Systems" program will take place Wednesday, October 15 at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The production plug-in Chevy Volt has been r ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Newest Halo Vehicle: Genesis Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2008
A new benchmark for affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes Benchmarked to Infiniti G37 levels 0-60 in under 6.5 sec Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling performance coupe yet from Hyundai JEJU ISLAND, Korea October 13, 2008: Hyundai Motor Co. today launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Isla ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces 2009 Grand Vitara
Oct 13, 2008
Suzuki announces 2009 model Grand Vitara to enhance performance and comfort with key modifications Sporty front grille design and host of comfort features to complement the newly-designed petrol engines October 13, 2008 Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced the launch of the 2009 model Grand Vitara to enhance th ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz New Clean Diesel SUVs Roll Into Town
Oct 13, 2008
Mercedes to Introduce the World's First Lithium-Ion Hybrid in 2009 MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 13 -- A new generation of alternative fuel vehicles are hitting Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms this week. Designed to provide 20-30 percent higher fuel economy than gasoline engines and up to a 600-mile driving range, the new 50-sta ... Continue reading
Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Delays Board Vote on Chrysler Departure
Oct 13, 2008
Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBDC) has postponed its first board meeting with new members to the end of this year to allow more time for distribution of assets, Chinese media the Economic Observer reported today. Though detailed information is not available yet, a ... Continue reading
SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
Historic and Contemporary Award-Winning Maseratis in New York City Columbus Day Parade
Oct 11, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- - Elegant, Powerful 2009 Quattroporte S to be Raffled for Charity - Classic Sports and Luxury Cars Span Eight Decades in Outstanding Display of Engineering and Design A troop of classic and contemporary Maserati sports and luxury cars will lead New York City's 64th annual Columbus Day Parade up Fif ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
DETROIT - October 10, 2008: While the U.S. Department of Transportation reports Americans have driven an estimated 62.6 billion miles less since November 2007, car manufacturers say it does not mean maintenance check-ups should also decrease. General Motors reports vehicles driven less still need basic care to maintain ... Continue reading
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