Porsche Classic Search Crowns Rare 1952 356 Cabriolet as America's Oldest Import - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
ATLANTA, Oct. 21 ATLANTA, Oct. 21 -- As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Porsche Cars North America embarked on a quest to find the oldest Porsche sold in America. The Porsche Classic Search, conducted online at www.Porsche60Years.com, encouraged individuals from coast to coast to submit documentation that his ... Continue reading
New Hoover Dam Bridge Between Nevada and Arizona Opens to the Public - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 22, 2010
After great concern that the Hoover Dam could be a target of muslim terrorists several of America's most important pieces of infrastructure were re-designed or re-built. The new Hoover Dam Bridge, repalcing the old dam-top roadway is the latest project to be completed. LAS VEGAS- October 21, 2010: The Mike OâCalla ... Continue reading
2011 Green Car of the Year Finalists Revealed
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 -- Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this incr ... Continue reading
Car Buyers Consider Themselves Smart Shoppers, According to CarMax Survey
Oct 21, 2010
RICHMOND, Va.--According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans view themselves as a ââ¬Åsmart shopperââ¬??? when it comes to the car buying process. âWhich of the following phrases would you use to best d ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2010
WASHINGTON--Federal biofuels policy should focus on helping companies commercialize promising technologies for advanced biofuels and biobased products. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today commended the Obama administrationââ¬â¢s commitment to helping rural economies and reducing U.S. dependen ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Stabilizes, While Sales in China Soar, Says Plunkett Research
Oct 21, 2010
HOUSTON--Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkettââ¬â¢s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2011 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the automobile and truck industry. âChina will be the big story in the automobile industr ... Continue reading
Project to Test Home & Electric Vehicle Network Standards for CO2 Reduction
Oct 21, 2010
Tokyo Oct 20, 2010; The members of the Smart Network Project - NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Sekisui House, Ltd., NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. and other participating companies (see attachment) - announced today plans to test and demonstrate communication standards for networked home electronics and electric vehicles ( ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Revitalized New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Continues in October
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 21 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- New-vehicle retail sales in October are building upon the strength from September and exhibiting signs of a more pronounced recovery trend, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8 ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages Drivers to Have Brakes Inspected Before Roads Turn Slick
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 In recognition of October as AAA Car Care Month, the nation's largest motor club reminds motorists brakes are key to safe drivingââ¬âespecially during inclement weather ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Good brakes are crucial to keeping a vehicle under con ... Continue reading
Contextual Ad Leader Vibrant Sees 76% Gain in Auto Revenue
Oct 21, 2010
NEW YORK--Vibrant (www.vibrantmedia.com), the global leader in contextual advertising solutions, reports a 76% increase in auto-related revenue this quarter (Q3 2010) as the auto industry revives after a devastating three years. âThis growth is driven by the tremendous value we are providing to auto advertisers, p ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Five Trends for 2011 Emerge from Mining Social Media
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 -- J.D. Power and Associates has identified five important consumer trends that have emerged from examining social media commentary, according to the opening presentation at the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Internet Roundtable. The conference is currently b ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Executive Retirements, Makes Key Management Changes to Support One Ford Plan
Oct 21, 2010
Gerhard Schmidt, Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, will retire Feb. 1 Paul Mascarenas, currently vice president, Engineering, is appointed Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, replacing Schmidt effective Jan. 1 Ingvar Sviggum, vice presi ... Continue reading
Hyundai: We're more American than Detroit
Oct 21, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that by next year about 80 percent of the vehicles Korean automaker Hyundai sells in the United States will be built here, the CEO of the automaker's U.S. arm told CNNMoney. That percentage would likely put Hyundai at the top of the "Made in the USA" ranking ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Revitalized New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Continues in October
Oct 21, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 21 October 2010 â New-vehicle retail sales in October are building upon the strength from September and exhibiting signs of a more pronounced recovery trend, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: The Evolution Of Van Man
Oct 21, 2010
To mark the launch of the new version of the iconic Transporter van earlier this year, and celebrate how it has evolved during five generations and 60 years of production, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has commissioned research to take an in depth look at how the modern van driver's interests and habits have evolved d ... Continue reading
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