Daimler Celebrates The 125th Anniversary Of The Automobile
Jan 31, 2011
Exactly 125 years to the day after Carl Benz registered his 'vehicle with gas-engine drive' under patent number 37435 with the Berlin Patent Office in 1886, Daimler AG has celebrated the anniversary of the automobile. Approximately 1,400 invited guests were hosted by the inventor of the automobile at the Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Co-Publisher Interviewed on Michael Savage's Radio Show - COMPLETE AUDIO-VIDEO
Jan 30, 2011
AUTO CENTRAL - January 28, 2011: Marc Rauch, The Auto Channel's Exec. Vice President and Co-Publisher, will be interviewed today on Michael Savage's national radio show, The Savage Nation. The subject of the interview is the editorial written by Marc on January 25th, following Donald Trump's second appearance on The Sa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Cars Ready to Conquer the World - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 29, 2011
DETROIT - January 24, 2011: Mercedes-Benz announced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that they will send three B-Class Fuel Cell cars around the world to demonstrate that Mercedes Fuel Cell technology is ready for everyday use. The MB Fuel Cell World Drive kicks off later this week, January 29, from Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Electric Named 2011 Green Car Vision Award Winner - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 29, 2011
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 -- Green Car Journal's annual Green Car Vision Award was presented to Ford today at the Washington Auto Show. Honoring the Ford Focus Electric vehicle that will come to market late in 2011, the Green Car Vision Award celebrates an industry-leading, environmentally foc ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals Details of Super Bowl Ad
Jan 28, 2011
HERNDON, Va., Jan. 28, 2011 - Audi today revealed details of its 60-second TV spot set to air in the first break after kick-off of Super Bowl XLV. The spot called "Release the Hounds" will feature an irreverent, satirical overtone and follow two well-dressed inmates as they attempt to break out of a luxury prison. Chal ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Creates Waves With The All-New 2012 Sonic - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 28, 2011
The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a stylish four-door sedan and a sporty five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience. "The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving ... Continue reading
Mayor Of London Supports i-MiEV Customer Handover At Mitsubishi EV Sales Centre In Putney
Jan 28, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors Putney celebrated its official EV Sales Centre launch today with the hand-over of Mitsubishi i-MiEVs to its first EV London based customers. A mix of Mitsubishi Motors Head Office and EV Sales Centre personnel gathered in at the dealership with the Mayor of Wandsworth and other representatives from Th ... Continue reading
The Consequences of ENVY Turn Peugeot's Latest Media Campaign Into A Prizewinning "Whodunit"
Jan 28, 2011
With a series of intriguing adverts on Radio, TV and in the national press over the coming weeks, Peugeot's "Beware the Consequences of Envy" media campaign is a thrilling "whodunit" that will earn one lucky sleuth the keys to a brand new Peugeot 207 ENVY special edition. ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Reports Record Sales Of 7,276,398 Units In 2010
Jan 28, 2011
The Renault-Nissan Alliance had a record year with 7,276,398 units sold in 2010, a 19.6% increase over 2009 in a market that expanded by 11.8%. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS4 Voted "Most Beautiful Car of the Year"
Jan 28, 2011
Citroen's multi-talented DS4, the second model in the distinctively-styled DS line, has been voted "Most Beautiful Car of the Year" by more than 60,000 web users in 62 countries. ... Continue reading
Top VW Golf Is Crowned Topgear Hot Hatch Of The Year
Jan 28, 2011
The Volkswagen Golf R has scooped the Hot Hatch of the Year honour at the TopGear Awards hosted by the TV show's presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125th Birthday of the Automobile Tomorrow - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 28, 2011
STUTTGART - January 28, 2011: On 29 January 1886, Carl Benz changed the world when he filed a patent application (number 37435) for his "gas engine-powered vehicle" with the Reich Patent Office in Berlin. This marked the birth of the automobile. Mercedes-Benz has since had around 80,000 pioneering inventions patented. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Launches ALFA TCT Transmission in MiTo
Jan 28, 2011
The sporty compact Alfa MiTo is the first model in the Alfa Romeo range to feature the all new ALFA TCT automatic transmission with dry twin clutch - now available in the UK. ... Continue reading
Chancellor of the Exchequer Visits Jaguar Land Rover
Jan 28, 2011
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon George Osborne today visited Jaguar Land Rover's manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands. The visit follows a meeting earlier this month between senior government officials and UK business leaders - including Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Dr Ralf Speth - at Downing Street to disc ... Continue reading
Nissan and Mazda Agree on New OEM Contract
Jan 28, 2011
YOKOHAMA/HIROSHIMA, Januar 28, 2011: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of Mazda's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply to Nissan. Under the agreement, Mazda will begin supply of its Premacy minivan to Nissan from May 2011. ... Continue reading
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