EPA Joins GM in World's Largest Market Test of Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Sep 13, 2008
Federal agency continues commitment to alternative fuel technologies with the addition of a Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle to its fleet Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson and General Motors Vice President Environment, Energy and Safety Policy Beth Lowery Download Photography WASH ... Continue reading
The Emerging Markets, By The Numbers - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 13, 2008
DETROIT - September 13, 2008: We all know that China and India are rapidly becoming significant consumer markets, perhaps even becoming the most important consumer markets. Here's a fascinating video put together by General Motors that illustrates the explosion of activity in the emerging regions. ... Continue reading
Coming This Week: Exclusive 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Road Trip
Sep 13, 2008
SANTA MONICA, CA - September 13, 2008: The VW Jetta TDI will be the subject of The Auto Channel's next ROAD TRIP episode. The new Jetta TDI is the first new Volkswagen diesel vehicle to hit America in years. ROAD TRIP is one of The Auto Channel's unique video programs that puts top company executives behind the wheel a ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network
Sep 13, 2008
GOODWOOD, England - September 13, 2008: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom in New Delhi, adding to its presence in India. The new showroom, centrally located in the heart of the city, is managed by Select Cars Private Limited, a company owned by the Kapur family. It was opened by Graeme Grieve, Director, ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica Applauds Baucus/Grassley for Energy Tax Extenders Bill
Sep 13, 2008
WASHINGTON--Today, NGVAmerica commended Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) for their leadership in introducing âThe Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008.â That legislation would extend existing tax credits for: (1) the purchase of natural gas used in vehicles, (2) the purchase of ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Trump Environmentalism as Reason Auto Buyers are Considering Smaller Vehicles
Sep 12, 2008
ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- Even as gas prices drifted down during August, 44% of the car shoppers on AutoTrader.com responded in a recent survey that they are still considering downsizing to a smaller car. Of those respondents, an overwhelming majority -- 82% -- said they would downsize to "Save money on gas." (Logo: http:// ... Continue reading
Fuel Efficient Couple En Route To Break Guinness World Record for Lowest Fuel Consumption
Sep 12, 2008
The Taylor's are almost a third of the way toward breaking Guinness World Record HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Two of the world's most fuel efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, are a third of the way through their attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United Sta ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid
Sep 11, 2008
OUTSIDE THE MERCEDES-BENZ R&D DEPATMENT - September 11, 2008: These are the the first spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches Campaign for All New Routan
Sep 11, 2008
Ads Introduce Celebrity Spokesperson and Give Call to Action: Have Babies for Love, Not German Engineering HERNDON, Va. â Volkswagen of America announced today the launch of its campaign for the Routan, the only minivan in America with German engineering. Part of the global brand platform Das Auto, the advertising ... Continue reading
China's Tyre Production is the World's Fastest Growing Market, Estimated to be Worth $8 Billion
Sep 11, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of China Tyre Industry Market 2008" report to their offering. At present, China is the world's largest tyre producer. According to the Chinese Rubber Industry Association that China's tyre production is the world's fastest growing market, ... Continue reading
Renault Concept Car ONDELIOS to be Unveiled at Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 10, 2008
ONDELIOS: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY LONG-HAUL JOURNEY The Paris Motor Show sees the wraps come off Renault's top-of-the-range concept car Ondelios designed for lovers of long-haul travel who set store by comfort and refinement. Ondelios epitomizes Renaultâs vision of the high-end crossover, combining a comfortab ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2008
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rent A Toll, Ltd announced today that it has been issued the first US Patent in regards to a Toll Fee System and Method for providing tolling services to Rental and Corporate Fleet Vehicles. The patent, US Patent No. 7407097 relates to a toll fee tracking system comprising a toll authority, ad ... Continue reading
Daimler to bring Smart to China in Q2, 2009
Sep 10, 2008
SHANGHAI - September 10,2008: Daimler AG plans to bring the Smart Fortwo micro car to China by the first half of next year, a Beijing based newspaper reported today, citing president Of Mercedes-Benz China. According to Beijing Youth Daily, Klaus Maier told reporters that Daimler has decided to launch the car in China ... Continue reading
Fall Color Season Could Be Brilliant, AAA Says
Sep 10, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 10 -- A few trees in some parts of Michigan have already started to show their fall foliage, and AAA Michigan says this may be a harbinger of what could be an excellent fall color season if Mother Nature cooperates. The current trend of vacationers staying closer to home -- along with a cool summ ... Continue reading
'Slip of the Lip' in China Leaves BMW in Consternation
Sep 10, 2008
BMW Brilliance divided on model of BMW 1 Series Shanghai, September 10 (Gasgoo.com) On September 4, the F18 sedan project of BMW Brilliance Auto was prematurely revealed. Now while the German carmaker is astonished at the divulging of the project, the two sides of the joint venture are divided on whether BMW 1 Series o ... Continue reading
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