Subaru Forester Named to Forbes.com 'Ten Toughest Cars on the Road' List
Jul 18, 2008
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 17 -- The Subaru Forester has been named to Forbes.com 'Ten Toughest Cars on the Road' list. The all-new Forester continues to garner awards from leading publications and in the month of June posted a 41% increase in sales over the same month the previous year. To make the list, the Forester had ... Continue reading
New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be Unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show
Jul 17, 2008
TOKYO - July 17 2008: Mitsubishi will unveil its new Pajero Sport*1 SUV model at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (The Moscow Motor Show) to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7 (opens to the public on August 29). The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions*2 such as Russia, the ... Continue reading
Breakthrough Aerodynamics Is Boxy Ford Flex's Secret Weapon for Fuel Economy
Jul 17, 2008
DEARBORN, MI - July 16, 2008: There's no doubt the 2009 Ford Flex's unique profile turns heads on the road, but can a boxy crossover vehicle really deliver the superb aerodynamics needed for maximum fuel economy? In the case of the Flex, the answer is an unqualified yes. Ford designers and engineers spent countless hou ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: What Car? to Reveal Its First Ever Green Awards
Jul 16, 2008
LONDON - July 16, 2008: In response to overwhelming requests from readers for information on green cars, the awards will comprise 10 categories and an overall Green Car of the Year. Steve Fowler, What Car? Group Editor, commented: âWith increasing environmental concerns among car buyers, not to mention green taxes ... Continue reading
New Kia Soul Model to Feature Choice of Three Engines
Jul 16, 2008
New Kia Soul model to feature choice of three engines - New Kia Soul to feature two gasoline engines and one diesel engine - Kia Soul production model will appeal to the 'young-at-heart' - World premiere of new Kia Soul to be held at Paris Show on 2 October (SEOUL) July 16, 2008 - Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed t ... Continue reading
Zipcar Partners With WHERE to Help iPhone Users Hit the Road
Jul 15, 2008
BOSTON, July 15 -- Zipcar, the world's leading provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, today announced the availability of a Zipcar widget on the new WHERE(TM) application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. WHERE, the award-winning location based application enables iPhone users to quickly and easily locate the near ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Got You Down? Don't Get Mad ... Get Ethanol!
Jul 15, 2008
Businesses and Consumers Discover That Virtually All Fuel-Injected Cars Can Run on E-50 Without Conversion. IIEA Member Postings Identify Which Unmodified Cars Can Run Even Higher Blends as People Switch from Gas to Ethanol SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 15 -- The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, (IIEA) an ... Continue reading
NBC4 Launches NBC Washington Traffic Cam
Jul 14, 2008
Mobile Application Helps Commuters Plan Ahead With Access to Live Roadside Cameras and Provides Valuable Real-Time Traffic Information WASHINGTON, July 14 -- NBC4 has partnered with 3rd Dimension, Inc. to launch today NBC Washington Traffic Cam, a free service* for mobile phone users providing live, up-to-the-second tr ... Continue reading
The New Audi Q5: Concentrated Hi-Tech For Maximum Efficiency
Jul 14, 2008
Energy recuperation and optimized temperature management Systematic engine downsizing Intelligent detail features from the modular efficiency platform INGOLSTADT, Germany - July 14, 2008: Audi is maintaining its successful efficiency strategy: the new Audi Q5, the sports car in the SUV category, is its latest model to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 2008 H1 Sales Up 52 Percent in China
Jul 14, 2008
Mercedes-Benz H1 sales up 52 percent y/y in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7056/Mercedes-Benz-H1-sales-up-52-y-y-i n-Chi na.html Shanghai, July 14 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker Daimler AG recently said that sales of its Mercedes-Benz brand grew 52% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2008 in the Chinese mark ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2008
MEDFORD, Mass., July 14 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of vehicle and driver programs, including its flagship roadside assistance service, announced that it has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide emergency roadside assistance to their customers, beginning with model ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce and British Airways Launch Alternative Fuel Trial - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2008
Rolls-Royce and British Airways announced on Thursday the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The in-depth study will seek to identify practical alternatives to the current industry-standard fuel kerosene, with the potential to make real redu ... Continue reading
Mazda Updates 2009 Mazda6 Launch Info - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2008
IRVINE, CA - July 13, 2008: The 2009 MAZDA6 is all new, and built specifically for the North American market. Lessons learned from the first MAZDA6 and Mazdaâs newer successful vehiclesâespecially the Mazda CX-7 and award-winning CX-9âencouraged a clean-sheet approach to building the best mid-size sports ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 13, 2008
WARREN, MI â July 3, 2008: In this week's episode, the design interns ideas start to take shape. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design c ... Continue reading
2008: British Motor Show: The All-New 2009 Right-Hand Drive Cadillac CTS Sport Saloon
Jul 13, 2008
LUXURY COMES AS STANDARD â RIGHT-HAND DRIVE CADILLAC CTS PRICES REVEALED Dramatic exterior design for luxurious rear-wheel drive Cadillac saloon Lavishly equipped, sophisticated and hand-crafted leather trimmed interior Two right-hand drive models on sale September 1 2008 2.8-litre V6 petrol from £26,995 and ne ... Continue reading
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