NADA Convention: Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of Auto Retailing
Oct 14, 2009
Keynote speakers: Volkswagen's Stefan Jacoby and energy activist T. Boone Pickens, NADA's John McEleney and Ed Tonkin, AutoNation's Mike Jackson and adventurer Alison Levine McLEAN, Va., Oct. 14 Industry leaders will discuss the future of auto retailing at the National Automobile Dealers Association's 93rd annual Conve ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Increase Investment and R&D in America
Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON--Japanese automakers increased investment in the U.S. by more than $1 billion in 2008 to a total of $33.67 billion, according to a new report, âContributing to the Future of the American Automobile Industry,â published today by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). âOur member ... Continue reading
Waiting for Freedom from Gasoline: An Almost Daily Blog
Oct 7, 2009
By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Founders of The Auto Channel September 24, 2009 - Day 416 On August 4, 2008 Barak Obama made what I consider to be the most important speech of his presidential campaign. To me it was the seminal moment that changed by opinion as to whether he could be elected President (although it did ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles Offer More Incentives to "Drive Green"
Oct 5, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Clean, green and readily available, experts are calling natural gas the smart and feasible solution for Americaâs mid-term transportation needs. However, with over 150,000 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on American roads, over 1,100 NGV fueling stations, and one-in-five of all new transit buses bei ... Continue reading
Automakers to Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 29, 2009
A cautiously optimistic automotive industry will kick off the North American auto show season by launching all-new vehicles and featuring ground-breaking technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show's press days Dec. 2-3. The show will open to the public Dec. 4-13. Approximately 30 vehicles will make their World and North A ... Continue reading
Miss the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't; Experience It Here!
Sep 29, 2009
Exclusive Press Pass Coverage As if you were in Frankfurt, Germany to take part in the world's largest automotive exposition, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive Press Pass coverage. We have more than 150 relevant text stories and over three dozen videos for you to enjoy. CLICK HERE to ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2009
The 63rd IAA Cars has greatly exceeded all our expectations. The worldâs most important trade show for mobility has proved to be a crowd-puller even under very difficult circumstances. We will have around 850,000 visitors at the IAA, far exceeding our own target of 750,000,â stressed Matthias Wissmann, Presid ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2009
Exclusive and in-depth coverage of the 63rd Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, the worldâs largest motor show AUTO CENTRAL - September 10, 2009: With just a few days to go before the start of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, which is the unofficial official start of the 2010 major auto show season, TheAutoChannel ... Continue reading
Ford Sees Demand for Hot Hues, 2011 Fiesta to Launch With Bold New Colors
Sep 17, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 17 -- -- Bold colors with fun names are appearing more and more in consumer products, offering consumers more individuality while bucking the traditional wisdom that conservative colors dominate in a recession -- While black, white and silver still remain top choices, Ford is seeing strong U.S. s ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
Sep 14, 2009
From this past March, TheAutoChannel.com presents the gorgeous girls that graced the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. To go back and experience The Auto Channel's exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
Sep 12, 2009
The Frankfurt Motor Show takes place every other year. To commemorate the opening of next week's IAA we present a look back at the Girls of the 2007 Frankfurt show. ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the British Motor Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
Sep 11, 2009
The last great auto show hurrah before the gloom and doom of the official economic depression was the 2008 British Motor Show Here's a look at the lovely ladies that lit up last year's event. To see The Auto Channel's exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the 2008 British Motor Show CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
One More From Column A: Sweden's Koenigsegg and China's BAIC Agree On Saab Deal
Sep 9, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sept 9, 2009; Victoria Klesty writing for Reuters reported that State-run Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings will take a minority stake in Koenigsegg as part of the Swedish luxury carmaker's purchase of General Motors' [GM.UL] Saab unit, in the latest push by a Chinese auto firm to secure a global footprin ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
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