Euro NCAP Crash Test Results - Safety: Defying Brand Expectation - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 25, 2009
Euro NCAP, the organisation dedicated to revealing the safety of new cars, today releases the results for twelve vehicles. Ten of these vehicles achieved Euro NCAPâs maximum award of five stars in the overall rating. However, two of the twelve results released make an important point: the consumer can never be too ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Calls for Investigation of General Motors Bankruptcy and Bailout Scam
Nov 24, 2009
I know this will probably kill any advertising we get from General Motors, but enough is enough* By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - November 24, 2009: With today's announcement that Koenigsegg Group has terminated its agreement to buy Saab from GM, that makes at least three GM units that ... Continue reading
Saab Cancels North American Preview Event at San Francisco Auto Show
Nov 24, 2009
SACRAMENTO - November 24, 2009: Saab had been planning a cocktail party exclusive sneak preview tomorrow night at the opening of this year's San Francisco International Auto Show. However, after the news broke today that the deal between General Motors and Koenigsegg Group was off, GM issued this short statement: In li ... Continue reading
Consumers Driving Hybrid Auto Sales to New Heights, According to ABI Research
Nov 23, 2009
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Over the last decade, the benefits (and limitations) of hybrid vehicle ownership have become much better understood, which has led to the rapid broadening of the market. However, the economic meltdown of recent years has hurt the global auto industry, and the consumer hybrid sector has fared no better ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO FEATURE
Nov 19, 2009
As the first major U.S. Auto Show of the 2009-2010 season gets ready to bust open in Los Angeles in just two weeks, The Auto Channel invites you to take a brief look at last year's second best attraction, the beautiful show girls. ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 Mercury Milan and Honda Insight - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2009
Join The Auto Channel's Mark and Marc to look at hybrids from two marques: Mercury and Honda! SEE ALSO: 2010 Lincoln MKS Pricing and Specifications Show host Mark Fulmer and The Auto Channel's co-founder test drive the new Mercury Milan and Honda Insight while talking about the state of alternative fuels and energy. Th ... Continue reading
2010 Car and Truck Of The Year Candidates on Display at San Francisco International Auto Show
Nov 17, 2009
2010 Car and Truck Of The Year Candidates on Display at San Francisco International Auto Show SAN FRANCISCO, CA â November 16, 2009 â Northern California residents will have an opportunity to see 14 of the 15 cars and all 10 of the trucks being considered for the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year ... Continue reading
Top Designers Debate the Future of the Automobile at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 11, 2009
Design LA Panel - Tomorrow's Cars: Practical Transportation or Revolutionary Design? LOS ANGELES - November 11, 2009: Are cars becoming mundane transportation or does the future hold an exciting and innovative new era in auto design? This is one of many questions being addressed by a panel of prominent auto designers d ... Continue reading
How to Drive Like the MAD MEN: Top 10 Cars of the MAD MEN Era
Nov 11, 2009
Hagerty Picks Stylish, Sophisticated Collector Cars that Epitomize the Don Draper Lifestyle TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Since its premiere in 2007, the popular AMC show "MAD MEN" has renewed an interest in the sophisticated lifestyle of the early 1960s. For professionals of this era, the ultimate sign of success w ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2009
The winner of the 6th Annual Design Challenge will be announced Dec. 3rd at the LA Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 -- As timeless as hanging out at the mall, automobiles have played an important role in young people's social lives, have acted as a means of self-expression and more importantly a necessary tool for interac ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2009
November 3, 2009 â Green used to be the color of cars, now it is a worldwide trend in the automotive industry. Manufacturers from the United States, Asia and Europe will be exhibiting vehicles that use less gas, some that use no gas and others that that use fuels that burn cleaner at the San Francisco Chronicle|SF ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2010 Automotive Best Buys
Nov 2, 2009
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15 -- Due to cost-cutting measures such as renegotiation of union and supplier contracts, the "breakeven point" for the domestic automotive industry will decrease by more than 2 million units when comparing current industry conditions to those forecasted in 2010, according to Gary Dilts, senior vice pre ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
VARESE, Italy, Oct. 15 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced its third quarter financial results and unveiled key elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson® brand. As part of this strategy, the Company will divest its MV ... Continue reading
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