Renault Unveils New Kangoo Be Bop - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 1, 2008
Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family. Its compact size (3.87m in length), original two-tone colour scheme and exclusive interior appointments of this innovative vehicle combine to give it a parti ... Continue reading
The People Respond to Washington's Bailout Plan: NO!
Sep 30, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Democrats are blaming the Republicans; Republicans are blaming Democrats; and the pretentious experts on the news programs are blaming Americans for speaking up and letting their elected representatives know that they disagree with a plan that is, at best, a wild guess ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Watch the Live Renault Press Conference Right Here - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 30, 2008
PARIS - September 30, 2008: This Thursday, October 2nd, The Auto Channel will be presenting the Renault Press Conference live from the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The event will commence at 10AM local Paris time (that's 11AM London, 4AM New York, 1AM California). At the conclusion of the live Internet broadcast the press co ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2008
The Taylors break Guinness World Record driving a stock clean diesel Jetta TDI* HERNDON, Va., Sept. 29 -- The world's most fuel efficient couple, John and Helen Taylor, have broken the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States averaging 58.82 miles to the gallon. They ended ... Continue reading
Has the Revolution Started? Oil Prices Fall Under $94 a Barrel!
Sep 30, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL â September 30, 2008: News from Perth, Australia in the European and Americasâ early morning hours is that U.S. light crude oil (for November delivery) has fallen another $2.50 per barrel, to $93.87. The report blames the rejection of the Washington Bailout Plan for the fall. But in light of the ... Continue reading
Honda is Intentionally Suppressing Alt Fuel Civic GX Vehicles, Says Edwin Black
Sep 29, 2008
This story is adapted from the just released The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before (Dialog Press). By Edwin Black Japanese Honda is suppressing its own alternative fuel technology and denying its cars and home refueling devices to Americans eager to get off of oil. Honda, it seems, is ... Continue reading
GM to Build $359M Chevy Volt Engine Plant in Michigan - VIDEO STORY
Sep 29, 2008
DETROIT - September 29, 2008: General Motors (GM) has announced plans are underway for a $359 million plant that will build four-cylinder engines for the Chevy Volt electric car and other models. The Flint, MI plant will provide 300 jobs, and is expected to produce more than 800 engines a day. ... Continue reading
Honda Launches Super Cub Site - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 29, 2008
TOKYO, Japan, September 26, 2008 - Celebrating 50 years of Super Cub production and its contribution to mobility worldwide, Honda has launched the Super Cub site featuring the philosophy, detailed history, and current facts of the little motorcycle that made Honda what it is today. ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Porsche to Present New Cayenne S Transsyberia - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 28, 2008
PARIS - September 28, 2008: Porsche will present the new Cayenne S Transsyberia at the Paris Motor Show early next month. Its name is derived from the 7,200 kilometres (4,460 miles) intercontinental rally from Moscow to the Mongolian Capital of Ulan Bator, which Porsche has won the last 3 years with a production-based ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2008
GOTHENBURG - September 28, 2008: One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo Cars' new tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Volvo Car Corporation is the first car manufacturer to own a wind tunnel that fully simulates the airflow around and underneath the car's b ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 25, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all-new 2009 Turbo Diesel-Powered VW Jetta TDI Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch In this episode of ROAD TRIP, Mark Fulmer rides along with Norbert Krause, Director of Volkswagen's Engineering and Environmental Office, in the new 2009 Jetta TDI. To ride along just scroll ... Continue reading
GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2008
-- Chrysler LLC's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Gets a New Name - 'GreenEcoMobility' - and New Styling that will define and set a new standard for Environmentally-Responsible Vehicles -- Sleek, streamlined styling and breakthrough innovations converge in the next-generation eco-friendly car -- More to come as Peapod Le ... Continue reading
Allison is a Leader in Developing Automatic Transmissions for CNG Buses
Sep 23, 2008
Allison technology aids CNG-powered buses during launch and cruise; clean operation and quiet performance pleases fleet owners and passengers. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, is also a lead ... Continue reading
Is Your Vehicle Child Proofed?
Sep 22, 2008
AAA OFFERS 10 WAYS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN VEHICLES ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22 Most parents know it's important to child proof their home. However, AAA reminds parents, grandparents and other caretakers that child proofing their vehicles is equally important. As a kick-off to National Child Passenger Safety Week, AAA off ... Continue reading
Oregon Energy Experts Visit Holywell Park, University of Loughborough
Sep 22, 2008
Oregon energy experts visit Holywell Park, University of Loughborough Loughborough, 22 September 2008 - Energy experts from the US State of Oregon have visited Holywell Park to exchange innovative ideas and share best practice on driving forward the low carbon economy during a day of meetings with energy companies orga ... Continue reading
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