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Lexus Launches A Quiet Revolution: CUE Drums

Lexus Launches A Quiet Revolution: CUE Drums

A Quiet Revolution begins this week as Lexus initiates a memorable and star-studded campaign for the new CT 200h, the world's first full hybrid luxury compact car. And how better to spread the news than to ask pop icon Kylie Minogue, supported by one of the most diverse and talented groups of drummers the world has see ... Continue reading

Worldwide Preview At The Geneva Auto Show for the Maserati GranCabrio Sport

Worldwide Preview At The Geneva Auto Show for the Maserati GranCabrio Sport

The new Maserati that will debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show will offer more driving enjoyment thanks to an improved overall vehicle dynamics, more horse power, a more responsive and efficient engine and optimised gearshift response. ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo - The Event

Alfa Romeo - The Event

Alfa Romeo dealerships across the UK are enjoying a busy 11 days as they launched The Red 11 Event, running from the 17-27 February. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Captiva Moves Up The Spec-Cing Order...

Chevrolet Captiva Moves Up The Spec-Cing Order...

With a bold new face, upgraded cabin, competitive CO2 outputs and a spec list that leaves many of its rivals in the shade, the new Chevrolet Captiva looks set to take the SUV sector by storm when it arrives in UK showrooms in May. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a bank of research data which will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive-t ... Continue reading

Renault UK Launches 'Va Va Voom' Facebook Campaign

Renault UK Launches 'Va Va Voom' Facebook Campaign

To support its highly-publicised new 'Va Va Voom' TV ad for the high-selling Clio supermini, Renault has just launched a Facebook campaign. Designed to attract users of all ages, fans simply have to vote each week for their favourite Kings and Queens possessing the ever-elusive Va Va Voom quality, with the chance to wi ... Continue reading

Trucks & Troops 28th - 30th May 2011

Trucks & Troops 28th - 30th May 2011

From the 28th - 30th May 2011, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages. ... Continue reading

What's the Plan if Oil Supply is Interrupted? We Don't Have One!

What's the Plan if Oil Supply is Interrupted? We Don't Have One!

AUTO CENTRAL - February 21, 2011: Predicting the outcome of all the unrest in the Middle East is impossible. Will the upheavals result in real democracies or greater tyrannys? No one really knows. The only reason we in America or Europe care is the oil issues. Shockingly, as investigative author Edwin Black pointed out ... Continue reading

Honda Civic GX Tops Greenest Car List ... Unfortunately it's Virtually Unavailable to Buy

Honda Civic GX Tops Greenest Car List ... Unfortunately it's Virtually Unavailable to Buy

Ironic Results name the Chevy Volt 12th on list while making an unavailable car #1 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Just how screwed up are our national aspirations to become energy independent? You need look no further than the results of the latest report issued by the American Coun ... Continue reading

BMW to Introduce New Sub-Brand Tomorrow, Monday - VIDEO FEATURE

BMW to Introduce New Sub-Brand Tomorrow, Monday - VIDEO FEATURE

MUNICH - February 20, 2011: On Monday, February 21st, BMW will be presenting a major announcement regarding a new sub-brand of vehicles. Tonight, Sunday, Preparing the launch that will take place during a press conference on Monday and introducing the new brand BMW has illuminated the HQ with lighting effects and film ... Continue reading

Germany's Volkswagen and Russia's Gaz Plan to Work Together Reports Reuters

Germany's Volkswagen and Russia's Gaz Plan to Work Together Reports Reuters

February 18, 2011: Reuter's reported on Friday that the Russian company Gaz and Volkswagen are arranging a joint venture that should create 300,000 cars a year. Manufacturing will take place in Russia according to Reuters. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Celebrates 50 Years of Iconic E-Type - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jaguar Celebrates 50 Years of Iconic E-Type - VIDEO ENHANCED

LONDON - February 19, 2011: This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history - the Jaguar E-Type. Jaguar will be celebrating this special anniversary year at high-profile motoring events throughout 2011. The company will mark the anniversary at the 2011 Geneva Moto ... Continue reading

We're Complacent as Hell and We're Gonna Continue to Take It Forever!

We're Complacent as Hell and We're Gonna Continue to Take It Forever!

The House of Representatives votes to block E15 and other changes to the Gasoline status quo By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Hey, how’s the financial depression been treating you, buddy? It’s pretty good, huh, all that unemployment, stagnation, increasing national debt. Gla ... Continue reading

OPEC Wins, America Loses in House Vote

OPEC Wins, America Loses in House Vote

WASHINGTON, DC - February 19, 2019: Growth Energy leaders say they continue to oppose provisions approved today by the House of Representatives that would block the Administtration from implementing policies that would reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create jobs and strengthen our national security. Two amendment ... Continue reading

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED

New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED

With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year. The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions sta ... Continue reading

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