Research Project on Biofuels Started Under Leadership of Volkswagen
Mar 6, 2009
Optfuel, a European research consortium, has begun under the leadership of Volkswagen AG. This project is expected to demonstrate "optimized fuels for sustainable transport" and pave the way for the large-scale production of biomass to liquid fuels for transportation based on wood and forestry residues. ... Continue reading
Dunlop Celebrates 120 Years of Driving Enjoyment
Mar 2, 2009
It started with a simple idea and would over the course of the coming 120 years prove to be the first step in the creation of one of the world's leading tire brands. ... Continue reading
Why The Auto Channel's Press Pass Coverage of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is So Important?
Mar 1, 2009
This may be the last great international auto show GENEVA - February 28, 2009: One of most visible effects of the current economic depression on the automotive world is what has happened to the once fabulous new car expositions. Not only have important shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago been neutered by the abse ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2009
IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2009
Geneva Feb 27, 2009; Reuters reported that the annual Geneva Motor Show opens to the media on Tuesday, March 3 and to the public on Thursday, March 5. Despite the industry crisis carmakers are going ahead with new model launches, although a strong focus is expected to be put on emissions-reducing technologies. The indu ... Continue reading
National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy - COMPLETE EVENT VIDEO + MORE
Feb 26, 2009
The Center for American Progress Action Fund and John Podesta hosted a forum entitled "National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy" this past Monday, February 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was the Honorary Chair, as he was during last August's National Clean Energy Summit. Th ... Continue reading
DongFeng is set to launch its self-developed Fengshen sedan
Feb 14, 2009
DongFeng Motor, one of the biggest Chinese vehicle producers will introduce a new mid-sized sedan at the forthcoming Auto Shanghai show in April. ... Continue reading
Miss the 2009 Detroit Auto Show? We Didn't. Experience it all Right Here - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Feb 14, 2009
More than 2 dozen complete press conference videos, nearly 40 videos in all. AS IF YOU WERE THERE, THE AUTO CHANNEL'S COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE LETS YOU SEE IT ALL If you've missed any of this week's Media Days at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, or you just wanted to re-visit what took place, then TheAuto ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: New Illinois Governor Quinn to Open Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb 12--Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will preside over ribbon cutting ceremonies opening the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Joining the governor will be Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and officials of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, producer of the nation's biggest auto show. Event: Opening of the 2 ... Continue reading
German Car Manufacturers Not at 2010 Detroit Auto Show?
Jan 30, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Detroit, Michigan. Next year, there is a fair chance that the North American International Auto Show has to do without the German car manufacturers. After the media days of the show that was held this month, the representatives of Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen got together to talk about their possi ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP In 2008: Making Safety Your Top Priority
Jan 20, 2009
2008 was an important year for Euro NCAP, a stepping stone in its vision to ensure the safest possible cars are available on the market and that safety remains key in the consumer's buying decision. In this year, Euro NCAP opened a new car category, introduced a new Rear Impact (whiplash) test and crash-tested more tha ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Autoline Daily to do Four Live Updates During NAIAS - LIVE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - JANUARY 10, 2009: John McElroy's Autoline Daily will be doing four live broadcasts at this years North American International Auto Show. Two will take place on Sunday and two on Monday at 12 Noon and 4PM EST each day. The entire shows can be watched LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Please return to this ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 3, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading
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