Car
Masterful Merchandising
Uhlmann RV considered all options when choosing a parts/accessory merchandising partner. The dealership chose NTP, not only because of its long-standing relationship, but because the distributor has a reputation for right answers when it comes to store-sets.
Money Matters
The first quarter has been a rough one for both dealers and manufacturers.
The Season is Still Gearing Up
Dealers were surveyed in mid-April about how a number of factors are impacting sales in their region.
Prime Lending Rate vs. RV Consumer Interest Rates
The mystery of the relationship between the prime lending rate charged by the Federal Reserve and the rate consumers are charged for loans is revealed.
Tech support
Dealerships can build strong and more reliable relationships with extended service contract companies, insurance writers and customers by implementing accurate price estimation.
All Articles
2007 Mazda CX-9
Read more about 2007 Mazda CX-9
2007 Mercury Milan
Don't get us wrong; the new Milan is a great car and highly recommendable, but we just get the feel...
2008 Lexus LX570
Lexus' flagship SUV is upgraded and up-rated for 2008, but if you blink, you'll miss this limited-p...
2009 Dodge Journey
Dodge says the next level up, the SXT, is the Journey most consumers will take -- and, after drivin...
Acura RDX
Another new SUV? Isn't the sport-utility market collapsing as buyers turn away from gas-guzzling s...
Honda oil drain plug washers
Sara Pines, of American Honda, says the drain plug gets a new crush washer every time a Honda or Ac...
Jaguar XK convertible
Jaguars have always struck me as being very nice yet somehow vaguely disappointing to the inner chi...
Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
It's not immediately obvious, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee is basically an American response to Land...
Lexus GS450h
Engineers are kids at heart just like everyone else, and it's only a matter of time before even the...
Lexus LS460 L
At the high end of the car market, it's all about being the car that The Boss should be driving. F...
Nissan Titan
We never know what to expect when we're rolling in foreign trucks around Detroit. With not one, but...
Saturn Outlook XR
This sort of thing is common when driving, say, a high-end BMW or a limited-edition Jaguar. The Out...
"Auto Trophy 2007": Mercedes-Benz R- and S-Class are the best cars of 2007
Stuttgart €“ For the third year running, readers of the magazine Auto Zeitung have voted the Mercedes-Benz R-Class the best van and once again awarded it the coveted Auto Trophy. First place as best car in the luxury class was also taken by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Yeste...
"Avanti, Avanti" ABT AS4 Avant - fast, attractive and very practical
When it comes from ABT Sportsline, the leading tuner of cars by the Volkswagen group, then it is suitable for everyday use and sporty at the same time. In the case of the new ABT AS4 Avant also the outer qualities are impressive as the body kit designed for the multifunctional vehic...
"Dream factory" - Castagna Milano at the Geneva show
In the 2008 our claim will be as in the past Dream factory. This definition has been dedicated to Castagna in 1932 by a journalist during a visit in the factory of via Montevideo.
"Iron Man" and Audi R8: Vorsprung durch Technik
Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, the leading man in the Paramount and Marvel Studios movie version of Iron Man. Head of a big industrial complex, he owes his super-powers to an indestructible, hi-tech suit of armor of his own design that has a variety of uses and earns him the ti...
"Kustom Kulture's" Von Dutch's Most Prized Possession To Be Sold
PRIVATE VON DUTCH COLLECTION TO BE AUCTIONED For immediate release. 1 September 2007 - San Francisco - Bonhams Butterfields is honored to present the prestigious Stan Betz collection of Von Dutch memorabilia at its annual auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Ke...
"Sure I'll drive more safely...as soon as I send this text message."
Sure I'll drive more safely...as soon as I send this text message. As we approach summer, the deadliest season for youth traffic-related deaths, a survey of young drivers demonstrates the critical need for increased traffic safety awareness among teens. Gainesville, Va., April 30, 2...
"The Culture of Driving" - New brand campaigns from Mercedes-Benz
The most desirable of all Mercedes-Benz models appear like jewels before a spectacular mountain landscape: the new generations of the SL, SLK, and CLS. Mercedes-Benz is presenting three dream cars together for the first time, in a brand campaign conceived to make the premium automot...
"The Fuel Duty Freeze is Welcome but the Campaign Goes On" Says Road Haulage Association
LONDON, March 12 -- The Road Haulage Association welcomes today's announcement by the Chancellor that the 2 pence per litre fuel duty increase is to be deferred until October 2008. Yes of course we welcome today's news, said RHA Chief Executive Roger King. It is encouraging to know ...
"Vehicle User Groups" Call for Fuel Economy Gains That Don't Ignore Consumer Transportation Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U.S. Congressman, a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and representatives of vehicle users groups urged Congress to set realistic fuel economy goals that do not unreasonably raise prices nor diminish the utility of popular moto...
$10 Million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE - the Race to Develop Ultra Fuel-Efficient Cars
NEW YORK--Today at the New York International Auto Show, the X PRIZE Foundation and Progressive jointly announced the company€™s Title Sponsorship of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition and its funding of the $10 million prize purse. The newly renamed ...
$100 a Barrel Oil Is Bullshit
For the price to be based on so-called supply and demand it would mean that consumers are bidding the price up. I've yet to see any consumers bidding the price up. What we have are oil industry and government people secretly agreeing on prices and then ramming those prices down the ...
$4 a Gallon Gasoline Will be Tipping Point for Most Consumers
Keeping the Car Running Better and Driving it Less is the Trend BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon as many economists predict, an estimated 65 percent of American car owners say they will dramatically change their driving behavior,...
''Pet E.R. Guide'' Provides Emergency Resource for Travelers Who Take Four-Legged Friends on the Road
VENTURA, Calif. March 20, 2008; Trailer Life Books, a leading publisher of books, magazines and guides that serve North America€™s recreation vehicle (RV) enthusiasts, has introduced the €œPet E.R. Guide,€ a book designed to provide contact information...
'Fall' Back Into a Tire Maintenance Routine
Don't Let New Vehicle Technology Replace Your Old-Fashioned Tire Gauge WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you are buying a new car this fall, newly mandated devices will help monitor your vehicle's tire pressure. However, a tire industry group cautions that new tire pr...
'Operation Safe Driver' Message: 'Cutting it Close Can Cut Your Life Short'
New National Safety Campaign Kick-Off To Take Place in Orlando WHAT: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (www.cvsa.org), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (www.fmcsa.dot.gov), American Trucking Associations (www.truckline.com) announcing the start of a new national safety c...
'Right to Repair Act' Picks Up More Support in Congress
Reps. Cohen, DeFazio and Price Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has grown to 33 sponsors with the addition of Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and ...
'Shaping Future Transportation:' Daimler Launches Global Initiative for Commercial Vehicles that are More Environmentally Friendly
- More than 3,000 Daimler commercial vehicles employing alternative drive systems and fuels in use by customers - Global leader on the market for hybrid commercial vehicles - Customers to test Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid and Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid beginning in 2008 - Europea...
'Stupid to street race,' SEMA executive says
The 'need for speed' -- or at least the dreams of it -- gave birth to a multifaceted automotive aft...
1-800-Radiator Announces Second Purchase in a Week of Automotive Radiator Business With Acquisition of San Diego, CA's AAA Radiator Warehouse
http://www.1800radiator.com BENICIA, Calif., March 13 -- 1-800-Radiator, an auto-parts distribution franchise and the largest independent auto parts distributor in the nation, today announced its second purchase in a week of an automotive cooling parts business with the acquisition ...
1.3 Million Plan Memorial Day Travel, Says AAA Travel Survey
DEARBORN, Mich., May 15 -- An estimated 1.3 million Michiganians will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the start of the 2008 summer travel season, says AAA Michigan. According to a national survey conducted for AAA by the Travel Industry Association of Amer...
1.8 TFSI now as entry-level engine in the Audi TT
- Audi is expanding the TT line with a new entry-level engine: the 1.8 TFSI. This highly efficient four-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct injection, with 118 kW (160 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) torque, lends the TT Coup and TT Roadster sporty performance.
10 Things Car Buyers Should NEVER Say To A Car Dealer - "Getting Screwed Prevention" Advice From Forbes
Washington DC September 26, 2007; The AIADA reported that for some consumers, buying a vehicle can be extremely stressful, but it doesn't have to be. If you want that seductive new sedan at a good price, you're probably going to need to know what to say €” and more importa...
100+ MPG Plug-in Prius To Be Field Tested in Massachusetts
* 100+-mile-per-gallon, plug-in Toyota Prius conversion product. The hybrid vehicle uses a high-performance conversion package developed by Toronto, Canada-based HyMotion http://www.hymotion.com/, a division of A123 System Inc., http://www.a123systems.com/ in Watertown, Massachusett...
100th Edition of Chicago Auto Show Features Historic Display
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- They say it was an adventurous, but finally rewarded man who first discovered the true joy of a lobster. Getting to all that delicious meat takes some work, but ultimately it's very much worthwhile. The Chicago Auto Show's 100th Showcase isn't dissimilar, with sh...
100th Engine to Receive SAE Horsepower Certification - 2009 Corvette ZR1
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The LS9 engine in General Motor's (GM) 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 holds the distinction of being the 100th engine certified through SAE International's Engine Power Test Code - Engine Power and Torque Certification (J1349). The 200...
108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show
VIENNA, Austria--Photo of 108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Porsche workers get ready today to air freight a 108-year-old zero-emission car over 6,000 miles from Technical Museum in ...
116,000 Jobs at Risk If Renewable Energy Credits Not Extended: Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2008 New Study: Delay in Extending Renewable Energy Incentives Risks Loss of Over 116,000 American Jobs A new economic study by Navigant Consulting finds that over 116,000 U.S. jobs and nearly $19 billion in U.S. investment could be lost in just on...
13 Year Old Volunteer is Making a Difference at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 11/6/2007 For Immediate Release November 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 13 Year Old Volunteer is Making a Difference at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Skylar VanZile walks in the footsteps of his...
150 MPG SUV Ride and Drives 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 With AFS Trinity Power Corporation
Reporters and editors in Philadelphia are invited to drive the XH-150 150 mpg SUV at Penn Treaty Park along the river on Delaware Avenue at E. Columbia Ave. This will be the first and only opportunity to drive the XH-150 anywhere on the East Coast before it is featured on the Capita...
17,500 Ford Flexifuel Vehicles Sold Across Europe
COLOGNE, February 7, 2008 €“ Ford of Europe sold 17,500 bio-ethanol powered Flexifuel vehicles across Europe last year. This marks an increase of 60 per cent compared to the previous year and a sales record. In January, Ford had announced a sales record for 2007 across its...
1990 Ford Ranger
This shouldn't come as any kind of a surprise, but we automotive journalists are somewhat spoiled w...
1st Annual Honda Helpful Award Winners to be Surprised With a New 2008 Honda Vehicle
Three Deserving Individuals Have Been Selected to Receive a New Honda During Special Presentation at the Santa Monica Pier, January 22nd LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 -- The Southern California Honda Dealers Association (http://www.socalhonda.com/) have announced that the recipients have bee...
2006 Aston Martin DB9 Review
ntroduced last year, the Aston Martin DB9 exotic GT sports car is a direct replacement for the now-defunct DB7.
2006 BMW 3-Series
The 3-Series has been updated with hints of BMW's "flame-surfacing" styling and a split f...
2006 BMW 3-Series
BMW has been in the business of building serious automotive athletes for so long that it's easy to ...
2006 BMW 530xi
Well, we've got two alternatives. First, there's a minivan.
2006 BMW 530xi
Read more about 2006 BMW 530xi
2006 BMW M5
Yes, the 500 horsepower V10 engine with its 8,000 rpm redline is impressive. And yes, the seven-spe...
2006 BMW M6
Read more about 2006 BMW M6
2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS
Buick seems to have been focusing all of its recent energy on moving into new segments; first the R...
2006 Cadillac SRX
Ah, the holidays. What better time to have a vehicle as versatile and capable as the Cadillac SRX ...
2006 Cadillac XLR
During our week with the Cadillac XLR, the word 'slab' popped to mind a lot. This car exudes a sin...
2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak
You want to talk about living large? This truck is definitely rollin' biggie style.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
The car you see here may look a lot like the familiar Chevrolet Cavalier. The face is more or less ...
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Here's the latest poster child for the minivan backlash the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox is the latest in...
2006 Chrysler Pacifica
Read more about 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Like the Mazda Miata and Volkswagen Beetle, Chrysler's PT Cruiser is a feel-good sort of car. It's...
2006 Dodge Ram SRT10
So that’s how Big Red wound up on my driveway. Its “power bulge” hood and scoop, ...
2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch
There's a new Expedition on the way for 2007, but that doesn't mean that the '06 model is out to pa...
2006 Ford Explorer
How does a vehicle remain the best-seller for fifteen years, especially in a category that's as hot...
2006 Ford Five Hundred
The ever-changing automotive landscape has made it hard to be a family sedan in recent years. Miniv...
2006 Ford Fusion
The Ford Motor Company is really, really hoping that you like this car. There are two important re...
2006 Ford Mustang GT convertible -- Power to the people
Like an In-N-Out burger, the Mustang GT convertible is tasty, all-American and deeply satisfying.
2006 Home and Park Roadtrek RS
So what's it like, driving around with a house on your back? We got the chance to find out when the...
2006 Honda Civic EX
People who watch the automotive seasons turn should know that, as it's been about four years since ...
2006 Honda Civic Si
This will date me somewhat, but my first real car was a 1986 Honda Civic Si. Man, do I miss that c...
2006 Honda Element LX
Honda is known for conservative, economical mass-market vehicles, but every so often the company go...
2006 Honda Pilot
We were surprised to find a number of suburbanites who had never met a Honda Pilot. 'Honda makes a...
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Driving the all-new Honda Ridgeline around Detroit, Michigan was an interesting experience. The Ri...
2006 Hummer H3
The notion of a 'smaller, gentler Hummer' seems like an oxymoron, but here it is. The latest vehic...
2006 Hyundai Accent
We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's ...
2006 Hyundai Accent
We learned everything we needed to know about the new Hyundai Accent in thirty-one minutes. That's...
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Don't call this an 'impressive effort,' because it's the real deal. Hyundai knows what it's doing,...
2006 Isuzu i350 Crew Cab
When you're not sure of where to go next, it never hurts to take a step back and see where you've b...
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT/8
The idea of an ultra high-performance Jeep just plain appealed to the kid in us and when the opport...
2006 Kia Rio5
Although it's still one of the least expensive cars sold in the United States, Kia's Rio has vision...
2006 Kia Sedona
Read more about 2006 Kia Sedona
2006 Lincoln Mark LT
What's going on down at Lincoln? The products themselves are great, but there doesn't seem to be m...
2006 Mazda Mazda5
The all-new Mazda5 belongs to an automotive category that does not officially exist. In fact, the ...
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Read more about 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2006 Mercedes ML350
We really wanted to be excited by the all-new M-Class. The 'minivan of SUVs' received a long-overd...
2006 Mercedes R500
Read more about 2006 Mercedes R500
2006 Mercedes SLK350
Now this is what they call an extreme makeover. Mercedes' cute SLK roadster has spent its entire l...
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG
Anxious to relieve ourselves of the four poorly driven, ill-handling vehicles we’d been impri...
2006 Mercury Mountaineer
'Didn't we just have this car?' my wife asked as she climbed into the new Mercury Mountaineer.
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
The Mitsubishi Eclipse had it, and then somewhere along the way, it lost it. The Eclipse was the d...
2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Read more about 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution MR
But that night when she gets home from work, even this wonderful woman – whose auto awareness...
2006 Mitsubishi Galant
Shoppers who've heard about Mitsubishi's free gas promotion may be looking at this Japanese brand f...
2006 Mitsubishi Raider XLS
Mitsubishi has been out of the pickup game for a while. Fans of the nigh-indestructible Mighty Max...
2006 Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics Added to PennDOT Web Site
Annual Report, Interstate Travel Advisory, Other Features Added to Site HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today that an updated crash facts and statistics report, featuring a statistical review of reportable m...
2006 Nissan Frontier
In case you hadn't noticed, there's a bit of a revolution going on among compact pickup trucks. No...
2006 Nissan Xterra
Read more about 2006 Nissan Xterra
2006 Pontiac G6 GT Hard Top Convertible
Read more about 2006 Pontiac G6 GT Hard Top Convertible
2006 Pontiac Solstice
Quite a lot of people are sitting up and taking notice of Pontiac's newest product, the dream-car-t...
2006 Pontiac Torrent
I hope you're happy. All of the carping and ridicule heaped upon Pontiac's Aztek since its introduc...
2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi
We always find ourselves waxing a bit nostalgic when we drive Saabs, lately. The brand has done a ...
2006 Saturn VUE Red Line
Saturn hasn't been known for building particularly effective performance cars at all, let alone per...
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited
So what, exactly, would motivate Subaru, purveyor of all-wheel drive cars and SUV alternatives, to ...
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
We've always had a hard time thinking of the Forester as an SUV thanks to its close relationship wi...
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B
Are we the only ones who have noticed that the more special a Subaru is, the longer and more arcane...
2006 Subaru WRX STi
Two words; power corrupts. This applies to horsepower as well as politics and finance.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Just about everybody knows about the evil twin to Volkswagen's Golf, the GTI. The original 'hot ha...
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 T Value Edition
You've got big space front and rear. You've got comfortable seats and a slick four- or six-cylinder...
2006 Volvo C70
The original C70 coupe, introduced in 1998, was Volvo's announcement to the world that it didn't ha...
2006 Volvo V50 AWD
Watch your back, Audi. There's another all-wheel drive station wagon that combines European stylin...
2006 Volvo V70 R
The dilemma of the car guy with responsibilities is as old as double overhead cams. A sports car's...
2006 Volvo XC70
Once upon a time there were two station wagons that acted like SUVs. The Subaru Outback and Volvo ...
2006 VW Passat
After the Dasher, VW tried the Quantum in 1981. Also plagued with reliability issues as well as so...
2007 Acura MDX Preview
Staging an SUV introduction at a racetrack probably isn€™t unique. But it is certainly unusual €” unless you€™re Acura and have an all-new Nrburgring-tuned MDX sport-ute featuring sophisticated torque-balancing strategies and an available magnetic shock...
2007 Alt Car Expo: The Auto Channel to Provide Comprehensive 'Press Pass Coverage'...Again - VIDEO GALORE
Read more about 2007 Alt Car Expo: The Auto Channel to Provide Comprehensive 'Press Pass Coverage'...Again - VIDEO GALORE
2007 Alternative Fuel Autos Sales Up by 15 Percent
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of Alternative Fuel Automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in 2007. In total, close to 1.8 million AFAs were sold last year, roughly 250,000 more than were sold...
2007 BMW 328xi Coupe - Owners Review
The BMW 3 Series - Coupe - 328xi - the good news - the car is great to look at; very comfortable and incredibly fun to drive - even at slow speeds, and the dealership network is wonderfully responsive. That's the good news. The Bad news - the car has more computer problems than Micr...
2007 BMW 328xi Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 328xi Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 230 hp @ 6500 rpm/200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic/manual Wheelbase: 108.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in. Tires: 2...
2007 BMW X5
Our long-term BMW X5 prowls the byways of Washington, D.C.
2007 Buick Lucerne
After a few years of messing around with SUVs and minivans and whatever the heck you call the Rende...
2007 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show has always been something of an upstart. Although it's only a year younger th...
2007 Chrysler Sebring Review
The shape of the new mid-size sedan is inspired, in theory, by the Airflite concept of 2003, but to us it looks more like a hodgepodge of current and old Chrysler shapes: most notably, 300M-style headlights and rear end, as well as a Crossfire nose and ribbed hood.
2007 Dodge Sprinter Review
2007 DODGE SPRINTER A College Reunion on the Road By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0952] [0913] [0866] The view out our south-facing window is spectacular. The hills of south central Kentucky glow with fall color. The Cumberland River winds around and through these ...
2007 Ferrari F430 Review
The Ferrari mystique encompasses more than performance, though that surely is in plentiful supply.
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
When versatility is the name of your game, you've got to be ready for anything. You need a vehicle...
2007 Ford Focus SES
Is Ford's often-underrated Focus being allowed to die on the vine, or does the company choosing not...
2007 Franfurt Motor Show - TRW Introduces Efficient Comfort Control System Combining Enhanced HVAC Fuel Efficiency With Occupant Comfort
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is introducing its Efficient Comfort Control (ECC) system using sophisticated algorithms to monitor vehicle cabin comfort and help to minimize the energy draw due ...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Cars Are Electric at GM Stand
SABIC Innovative Plastics and General Motors€™ Successful Collaboration Leads to Debuts of Opel Flextreme Chevrolet Volt at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show High-Tech Polymer Materials Help Improve Fuel Economy, Safety and Design At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), SABIC Inn...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Close-up Of The Versatile E-Flex-Concept, Opel Flextreme - Video Enhanced
FRANKFURT September 10, 2007; Opel€™s Flextreme concept car, which makes its premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (September 13 €“ 23, 2007), boasts the body of a dynamic monocab, as well as the completely new environmentally friendly E-Fle...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Dacia Logan Pickup Unveiled
FRANKFURT September 10, 2007; Dacia Logan Pickup is the latest addition to the Logan family, which already boasts a saloon, an estate, and a light commercial van. Manufactured at the Pitesti plant in Romania, Logan Pickup is the ideal working vehicle for craftsmen and tradespeople, ...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Fuji Heavy Industries introduces the new Subaru Justy in Europe
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that it will unveil its new Subaru Justy at the 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) and it will go on sale in Europe immediately following the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Justy is positioned as ...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Honda Accord Tourer Concept Unveiled
The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tour...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Lamborghini Unveils Reventon
Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Reventn at Frankfurt Motor Show. With a price tag of ‚1 million euros plus taxes, all of the 20 cars to be produced are pre sold to customers worldwide. Lamborghini Reventn Clearly a Lamborghini, but nothing quite like it. A super ca...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept Redefines Luxury
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptio...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Opel Flextreme Premiere: Dynamic, Versatile and Less Than 40 G CO2/km
FRANKFURT, Germany--The speculation surrounding Opel€™s surprise at the IAA is finally over: Flextreme is the name of the innovative, sporty monocab concept with a completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept. It was unveiled on Monday evenin...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Renault Kangoo Compact Concept: Unveiled - Video Enhanced
Frankfurt September 10, 2007; Renault takes the wraps off Kangoo Compact Concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for the new, wider Kangoo line-up. It targets young, active town- and city-dwellers who are into sport and are looking for a compac...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Renault Unveils 4 New Cars - Video Enhanced
Frankfurt September 10, 2007; Renault unveiled four cars - Laguna Coup, New Kangoo, Kangoo Compact Concept and Clio Sport Tourer - at a press event on September 10 in Frankfurt ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show (September 13-23). Laguna Coup Concept is a grand tourer coup that f...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Press Conference
September 11, 2007 14:00 Mat Nagato Director, Executive Vice President Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Mat Nagato of Fuji Heavy Industries. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to you. First, I like to report our sales in Europe have been growing stea...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Rally Concept Car Debuts
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 11 -- Debuting at the Frankfurt International Motor Show today is the Subaru World Rally Championship Concept car which in its 5-door form points to the future direction of the Subaru WRC competition car. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/P...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Toyota iQ Concept - Intelligent Urban Transport Solution
The Toyota iQ concept, unveiled today at the Frankfurt Motor Show, marks a step change in small car design, challenging conventional thinking by being small, yet spacious and high in premium quality features. It€™s an ultra-compact vehicle that achieves exceptional space e...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - TRW Seat Belt Load Limiting Technologies Enhance the Management of Occupant Energy During a Crash
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is offering an array of seat belt load limiting options that help enhance energy management during a crash. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRW...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - TRW Unveils Affordable Mid-Range Radar Technology Targeted at a Full Spectrum of Vehicles
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today unveiled details of its advanced 24ghz mid-range radar technology aimed at bringing the exciting advantages of radar-based systems to the mass vehicle market...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Turbo X Celebrates 30 Years of Saab Turbocharging at IAA
Frankfurt September 11, 2007; The new Saab Turbo X high-technology model, making its world debut tomorrow at the first press day of the Frankfurt auto show, celebrates that it was Saab who put turbocharging on the automotive map. It all began exactly 30 years ago, at exactly the sam...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Brilliance is Only Chinese Automaker to Appear at IAA
SHANGHAI - September 10, 2007: Brilliance Auto will be the only Chinese automaker to appear at the Frankfurt Auto Show this month, Chinese media reported today. Brilliance Auto has three car models, Zunchi, Junjie and M3 sports car, to show up at the auto show, said Liu Juan, a Bril...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia To Unveil Schreyer Sports Coupe Concept
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: This year's IAA will see the world debut of the production ready pro_cee'd - the three-door incarnation of the cee'd family. It will also see the unveiling of the first Peter Schreyer vision for the look of future Kia product, the Sports Coupe Concept...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Nissan to Reveal New Mixim Electric Concept and Revised Micra
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: This week Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, a one-off show car based on an existing model and a heavily revised production car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mixim Concept Car The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle for young drivers who...
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Volkswagen Set to Unveil New Caddy Maxi Life
FRANKFURT - September 10, 2007: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to unveil the versatile new seven seat Caddy Maxi Life at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Forging a link between the larger Transporter model the new Caddy Maxi Life, despite its modest dimensions, is capable o...
2007 Honda CR-V Preview
Read more about 2007 Honda CR-V Preview
2007 Honda Element SC
Honda's Element may have started the party for trendy, multi-useful, outside-of-the-box-thinkin' ve...
2007 Honda Fit
There's a tenet of Murphy's Law that applies to road testing new vehicles, which says that whatever...
2007 Honda VTX Custom - Review
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The mighty 1800cc VTX range from Honda has been around for a few years now but despite this seeming maturity in a fast changing and ever evolving motorcycle industry, the 2007 edition equipped with large capacity and easily handled saddle bags, which...
2007 Hyundai Accent SE 3-door
Up until a year ago, the small-car market was pretty quiet, but that's changed in the past twelve m...
2007 Hyundai Azera
Read more about 2007 Hyundai Azera
2007 Hyundai Azera Limited
Read more about 2007 Hyundai Azera Limited
2007 Hyundai Elantra
Larger, lighter, safer, better equipped, more fuel efficient and less expensive than the model it r...
2007 Hyundai Elantra Review
Most people know Hyundai builds inexpensive cars backed by long warranties, but the 2001-'06 Hyundai Elantra also put the brand on largely equal footing with the mainstream import brands in the economy car segment.
2007 Hyundai Entourage
Read more about 2007 Hyundai Entourage
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
The next stage in Hyundai's reinvention as something other than a bargain-basement brand has just h...
2007 Hyundai Veracruz
Quick, what kind of car is this? Of course, you already know it's a Hyundai Veracruz, thanks to th...
2007 Infiniti G35 Sport
Infiniti's G series began life in 1991 as the G20, a handsome, upscale compact that hit the streets...
2007 Infiniti G35 Sport 6MT- Road Test
It€™s no secret that creating a new car whose visual and visceral appeals hit enough buyer sweet spots to make it a winner is chapter one in the great book of designer challenges. Not so well known, though, is chapter two: the follow-up.
2007 Infiniti M35x
There's something dramatic about an Infiniti. Ever since the brand's esoteric, art-house introduct...
2007 Isuzu i-290
About the only Isuzus you see on the road these days are medium-duty cab-over trucks (usually paint...
2007 Isuzu Rodeo Review
There is something particularly American about pick up trucks.
2007 Jeep Compass
Still facing quizzical looks from automotive reporters who were stumped when it was revealed in Jan...
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Well, Jeepsters, you can chill. The 2007 Wranglers may be a huge overhaul, but the designers and en...
2007 Kia Rondo
Read more about 2007 Kia Rondo
2007 LA Auto Show - CA = Cars, Crowds, Congestion
Special to The Auto ChannelBy Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Californians were the leaders; in fact, the epicenter for the first wave of vehicles not made in Detroit €“ back then it was a trend. Today, the trend of international brands has become a force. Is Cali...
2007 LA Auto Show : Volkswagen Shows Cleanest Diesel Ever - All-new Jetta TDI Clean Diesel will be available summer 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. introduced its cleanest diesel ever, a 2.0L four cylinder TDI engine that will be available in Jetta sedan and SportWagen body styles in the summer of 2008. The 2009 Jetta TDI, equipped with the clean diesel engine option, will...
2007 LA Auto Show: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
The new GT2 is the fastest and most powerful production road Porsche 911 ever, with a top speed just over 200 mph Vastly lighter than the 911 Turbo after dropping from all-wheel-drive to rear-wheel drive, loads more powerful and efficient thanks to twin turbos and clever intake mani...
2007 LA Auto Show: BMW M3 Coupe & Sedan to Debut
THE NEW BMW M3 COUPE AND SEDAN TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW The Fourth Generation Benchmark Performance Car - Now with a V-8 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 6, 2007. BMW will unveil one of the most anticipated new cars of the year as it raises the performance ...
2007 LA Auto Show: Chrysler Expands Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With 3.0-Liter Diesel Engine on Laredo Model
-- 3.0-liter diesel engine option available on Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Laredo X Package -- $1,000 decrease on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models equipped with diesel engine -- Class-leading torque (376 lb.-ft.) and driving range (450 miles); outstanding towing (7,40...
2007 LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Celebrates AMG 40th Anniversary, Unveils C63 - COMPLETE VIDEO
LOS ANGELES - November 20, 2007: Mercedes-Benz presented a potpourri of exciting introductions during Media Days press conferences at the Los Angeles Auto Show: A very handsome S400 BlueTec hybrid diesel; the F700 concept; and the latest MB AMG vehicle, the C63. The new Mercedes-Ben...
2007 Lincoln MKX
What's an MKX? Now that the Lincoln brand has changed the names of almost all of its products to a...
2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate
Years from now, pop-culture historians will argue endlessly over which came first--the 'Gator or th...
2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
Read more about 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
2007 Mazdaspeed3
Or at least, that’s the way things used to be.
2007 Mercedes S550
Read more about 2007 Mercedes S550
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Coupe and 2007 S-Class Reviews
2007 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 COUPE AND S-CLASS SEDAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I haven€™t driven anything with this much eye appeal since the Rolls Royce Phantom. The new Mercedes Benz CL550 pillarless hardtop coupe has enough visual drama to turn the he...
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
'I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better.' Sophie Tucker
2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
With the introduction of a redesigned 2008 model upon us, we decided to spend some time with the cu...
2007 Mini Cooper S Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The original Mini lasted nearly unchanged for forty years. The pace of life and automotive evolution is a little faster today, and so the first-generation new Mini gave way to its replacement earlier this year, after a mere five years. The origi...
2007 Mini Preview
There is a new Mini coming that just doesn€™t look too new. That is intentional. America has taken the Mini to heart, but not because it is small, fast, and agile. The way it looks has made BMW€™s baby one of the iconic cars of recent times. And retro style is ha...
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Could it be that Mitsubishi has designed the perfect urban escape vehicle?
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi's Outlander debuted in 2003 as one of the first small SUVs to lean more toward being a t...
2007 New York International Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show has a tendency to favor the business insiders. Unlike other au...
2007 Nissan Altima
It's not easy, having to work the same playground as two of the biggest success stories in the mode...
2007 Nissan Quest
Okay, we know that minivans are about as exciting as creamed corn. The folks who buy them are happ...
2007 Nissan Sentra
Step up to the new Nissan Sentra; the Japanese manufacturer's bland little compact has just taken a...
2007 Nissan Versa
Read more about 2007 Nissan Versa
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Review
Regularly driving cars that are so impossibly out of our price range makes it difficult to be as sensitive to the bottom line as someone signing the loan agreement.
2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced at SEMA
pLas Vegas October 30, 2007; Consumers from all over the U.S. have been given a voice in choosing vehicles they consider the best through an on-line contest. Ten Categories of vehicles were presented for evaluation. Participants chose their favorite among entries on a unique website...
2007 Saab 9-7X
Maybe we've just been talking to too many Saab fans, but everyone seems to hate the new Saab 9-7X. ...
2007 Saturn Aura
It was a dark and stormy night ... And while I've always wanted to start a story that way, it real...
2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
Read more about 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
2007 Saturn VUE Green Line
Remember the 'five speed' badges that used to appear on early compact cars, when having four forwar...
2007 Scion tC
The Scion tC is one part commuter, one part sports coupe, and one part fashion accessory. This hat...
2007 SEMA Wrap-Up
http://semadigital.com/ UESDAY, OCTOBER 30 €“ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It...
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Read more about 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2007 Suzuki SX4
Small cars are big news these days. It's not just the rising gas prices that are doing it; designe...
2007 Suzuki SX4 Review
As oil prices go, so do Suzuki€™s fortunes. The specialist in 660cc fuel-by-the-spoonful midget cars concluded the first six months of 2006 having outsold every automaker except mighty Toyota and Nissan in the Japanese home market.
2007 Suzuki XL7
As manufacturers have realized that most sport-utility owners don't take their vehicles off-road, t...
2007 Suzuki XL7
How's this for a facelift? Suzuki's newest SUV is striking, thanks to an angular face that's likel...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Audi Metroproject Quattro - High Tech in Compact Form
TOKYO - October 25, 2007: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy of space and supreme quality in ...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda to Unveil Two New Concepts
CR-Z hybrid sportscar concept breaks cover Funky €˜gel body€™ fuel cell project revealed Two striking new concept models will make their world premieres at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Honda CR-Z is a lightweight, two-seater sportscar equipped ...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Next Generation Honda Green Cars Confirmed for Production
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: Honda has confirmed plans to bring its most exciting green cars into production. The FCX hydrogen fuel cell car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both be built €“ with a production version of the FCX making its debut next month. Speaking to...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Suzuki Goes for Major WOW Factor
TOKYO - October 17, 2007: The Suzuki automobile stand will have a €œSmall Cars for a Big Future€ theme reflecting the huge future possibilities that we envisage for compact cars. Each of our exhibits will embody the unique spirit and technological prowess that h...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: The New Impreza WRX STI Will Debut October 24
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 15 -- The third generation Impreza WRX STI, as the latest incarnation of the proud history of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will be shown to the world on October 24 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. ( Debuting on the eve of Subaru Tecnica Internati...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Subsidiary Hino Motors Unveils Motorcoach with SPD-Smart Windows
WOODBURY, N.Y.--At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007, Hino Motors, Ltd., a subsidary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is featuring a new concept motorcoach with windows using Research Frontiers€™ patented SPD-Smart light-control technology. The S€™elega Premium, with it...
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Volkswagen SPACE UP! Concept Debuts
TOKYO - October 24, 2007: The Tokyo Motor Show today saw the debut of the space up! €“ the latest concept vehicle to join the Volkswagen up! small car family. The space up! takes its inspiration from the up! concept vehicle which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show la...
2007 Toyota Camry
All-new once again, the Camry is aiming to maintain its sales leadership. The key to sales leaders...
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Read more about 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid we drove was just about the most boring piece of urban transport you c...
2007 Toyota Matrix M-Theory
As the SUV craze evolves into the crossover vehicle craze, one of the suburban do-alls that helped ...
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport
For many years, there's been a quest for an automotive Holy Grail of sorts--the search to produce t...
2007 Toyota Tundra
It's hard to believe that Toyota has been building full-size pickup trucks since 1993. That's beca...
2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Double Cab 5.7L V8 Review
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 SR5 DOUBLE CAB 5.7L V8 As American as Pineapple Pie By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com As Toyota spars with GM over being the world€™s largest automaker they must compete head-to-head in the full-size pickup market against the icons of the segment, Fo...
2007 Toyota Yaris
Anyone who commutes in even a moderately large city can tell you that rush hour traffic can be much...
2007 TransitCenter Commuter Impact Survey Reveals 132% Growth in Commuter Benefits in Major U.S. Markets since 2006
NEW YORK--U.S. employers now view pre-tax commuter benefits as the number-one planned addition to their benefits packages, amidst a growing focus on the environment and supporting employee commuting, according to the 2007 TransitCenter Commuter Impact Survey. TransitCenter, Inc., a ...
2007 Volkswagen Eos
If we didn't know any better, we'd think that Volkswagen had something against us. Last year they ...
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door
Read more about 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
A step up from the average minivan, the Passat wagon represents a safe, fuel efficient, and good-lo...
2007 Volvo S80
When viewed in the context of their home country, the logic that drives the personality of Volvo ca...
2007 Winnebago Adventurer 33V
Say 'Winnebago' and most folks will picture a motorhome before they think of the Native American tr...
2007 ``Electric Car Company of the Year''
GoodCleanTech.com Recognizes Eco-technology Leaders of 2007 SANTA MONICA, Calif. January 3,(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a year of significant advancements in its technology and product line, Miles Electric Vehicles was named the €œElectric Car Company of the Year€...
2008 Acura MDX Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Acura MDX Acura is making high-tech luxury it's specialty, and this is best exemplified by its flagship, the MDX crossover SUV. From its introduction for model year 2001 the MDX has offered comfort and convenience, with power and handling a...
2008 Acura RDX Review
f the 2008 Acura RDX participated in a round of speed dating, it'd probably say this: Hi, I'm RDX. I'm young and active. I'm into high-tech gear and fashion.
2008 ACURA TL TYPE S
What I can do, so as to keep you reading so that I can keep my job, is to tell you where the 2008 A...
2008 Audi A3 Review
Like George and Weezy, Audi's entry-level A4 has been moving on up ever since its arrival more than 10 years ago.
2008 Audi A4 Preview
In advance of its formal unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has released photos and information on its next-generation A4.
2008 Audi R8
Knifing through the Nevada desert, the R8's composure is the very definition of serenity, capabilit...
2008 Audi R8 Review - First Drive
It's gRRR 8! By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President and Co-Publisher CALISTOGA, CA - October 22, 2007: Timed perfectly for one of the most beautiful Indian summer days I can remember, I traveled into the San Francisco area this morning to start day-1 of a two-day Audi ride-and-drive...
2008 Audi S5 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Audi S5 Coupes return to the Audi lineup this year in the form of the 265-horsepower V6-powered A5 and the high-performance 354-hp V8 S5 variant. The niche pioneered by the now-legendary long-wheelbase Quattro Coupe of the early 1980s has b...
2008 Audi S5 Review
Read more about 2008 Audi S5 Review
2008 Audi TT Long-term Test, Part 2
Read more about 2008 Audi TT Long-term Test, Part 2
2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Audis are different. The German manufacturer was an early adopter of front-wheel drive, back in the 1930s. It was also a pioneer in all-wheel drive technology, starting with the Quattro coupes of the early 1980s. A...
2008 Audi TT Roadster 3.2S Review
2008 AUDI TT ROADSTER 3.2S TRONIC By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We are running out of time here in the north to enjoy a convertible. Fall is beginning to encroach. Fortunately, we worked this fun little Audi TT convertible into the schedule just in time. Unfortuna...
2008 Automotive News PACE Awards Are Presented to Twelve Suppliers for Outstanding Innovations
DETROIT, April 15 -- Twelve automotive suppliers won 2008 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Three automotive manufacturers were also honored during the program with Automotive News PA...
2008 BMW 1-Series Cabrolet Review
Half a second. That, apparently, is the price you pay for sunshine and everlasting wind-in-the-face.
2008 BMW 1-SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE
Hailed as the reincarnation of BMWs highly vaunted 2002, the 1-Series is the most eagerly anticipat...
2008 BMW 335i Convertible Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 BMW 335i Convertible BMW has made 3-Series convertibles for years, but until the release of the newest model just over a year ago all were conventional cloth-top cars. With the current 3-Series convertible lineup, BMW has joined the ranks h...
2008 BMW M3 COUPE
Never mind statistics, common sense tells you that most people like to sleep in on Sunday morning. ...
2008 Buick Enclave Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Buick Enclave Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 6600 rpm/251 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic/manual Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.5 x 79.0 x 72.5 in. Tires: 255/65R18 Cargo ...
2008 Cadillac CTS Earns IIHS Top Safety Award
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9-- The redesigned Cadillac CTS earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2008. The CTS is one of only three large luxury cars to earn the designation this year (the others are the Audi A6 and Volvo S80). Winners of Top Safety ...
2008 Cadillac CTS Review
2008 CADILLAC CTS V6 DI PERFORMANCE SEDAN A Real Contender in the Sport Sedan Class By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Cadillac has not really been €œThe Standard of the World€ for a few generations. Some dismal efforts in the 80s to downsize cheap...
2008 Cadillac CTS Review and Road Impressions
Road impressions- Cadillac CTS Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Susan Docherty was getting out of her car outside LA€™s world famous Ivy restaurant where ladies who do lunch stopped munching on their Caesar salads and turned their heads - face and neck lifts permitting ...
2008 Cadillac Escalade Goes On Sale in China, Priced At About $149,000
SHANGHAI - October 31, 2007: Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) announced today that it will start to sell 2008 Cadillac Escalade at dealerships in China starting today. The vehicle will be priced at about1.12 million yuan ($149,843). Since the second generation Cadillac Escalade...
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and luxury lovers, due in Cadi...
2008 CADILLAC STS
Thanks to all of the big news about Cadillac's high-performance V-series cars, the upcoming all-new...
2008 Cadillac STS V-6 Review
The base engine in the restyled 2008 Cadillac STS is a direct-injected V-6 with 302 bhp, up 47 ponies from the previous V-6, also a 3.6-liter.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Read more about 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Review
2008 CHEVY COBALT SS €œOne Notch Short of Full Kill€ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I just finished spending nearly two solid hours doing hot laps on the road course at Buttonwillow Raceway Park near Bakersfield, California and the adrenalin is...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT With rising fuel costs and less demand for SUVs, American automakers have a new focus on sedans. Chevrolet is no exception, and its entry in the all-important middle-class mid-size category is the Malibu. If the name is ...
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU PREVIEW
Meet the poster-child for the age-old automotive truth that good design doesn't cost any more than bad design.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Moving Upmarket and Upscale By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Reviewers have not been coy about praising the new Malibu. Camry, Accord and the other mid-size sedan contenders are overdue for some serious competition from GM, particularly mainstre...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review
Chevrolet says the new 2008 Malibu that €œThe Car You Can€™t Ignore€ is ready to make conquests against mid-sized heavyweights Camry, Accord, Altima, and Fusion. With an entry price five bucks under $20,000, Malibu provides a European-themed package re...
2008 Chicago Auto Show - 2008 Audi A4 Special Edition Unveiled
AUBURN HILLS, MI - February 6, 2008: Audi of America Inc. today announced the debut of the 2008 A4 Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show. The new configuration was created for customers wanting a thoroughly modern German luxury sport sedan with more exterior appeal and attractive...
2008 Chicago Auto Show : Acura and XM Announce Acura RL to Offer XM NavWeather
Ground-Breaking, Real-Time, Weather Tracking Service for GPS Navigation Unveiled in 2009 Acura RL at 2008 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Acura and XM announced today that the 2009 Acura RL will offer XM NavWeather(TM) featuring Threat Matrix(TM) technology as a part of its Acu...
2008 Chicago Auto Show : Porsche Unveils Cayenne GTS
--Photo Caption:PORSCHE SUV UNVEILED €“ Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, introduced the 2008 Cayenne GTS to over 300 journalists at a media breakfast prior to the opening of the Chicago Auto Show. The new GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 and...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Chevrolet HHR Gets E85 FlexFuel Capability
Ecotec four-cylinder engines to join industry-leading FlexFuel lineup CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet HHR small SUV will become the first four-cylinder model in General Motors Corp.'s North American lineup that can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol. GM North America President Troy ...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced
CHICAGO, 02/06/2008 Elantra Touring SpecificationsElantra Touring FeaturesHyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more function...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Pre-Orders Now Being Taken at 691 'GT-R Certified' Dealers Nationwide
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Nissan today announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Work Solutions: Expanding the Capability and Productivity of America's Favorite Trucks
- Ford Work Solutions is a collection of affordable technologies - including four industry-first features - that will provide Ford customers connectivity, flexibility and security to better run key aspects of their business - from their Ford Truck, even on the job site. - Ford Work ...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, and is s...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Makes North American Debut
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai's Design a...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: International LoneStar Debuts; Truck Combines Style, Functionality;
CHICAGO--The deep-throated roar of a big bore diesel engine wrapped in a sleek chrome grill announced the arrival today of the world€™s most innovative big-rig truck. Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC: NAVZ) unveiled its International brand€™s new flagship ...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Key Note Address By Troy Clarke President, General Motors North America
More Choice, More Votes€ Thank you, and good morning everyone. This is a great venue for an auto show. You€™ve really struck a great balance, especially for GM, of being to showcase products, but also this is a selling show, and we appreciate that. I also apprec...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus Introduces Pebble Beach Collection RX 350 and ES 350
Luxury utility vehicle and luxury sedan receive exclusive package for the first time TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Lexus today introduced the Lexus Pebble Beach Collection of vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle and ES 350 luxury sedan will receive Pebb...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Redesigned 2009 Acura RL Debuts
Bold Styling, Larger Engine, and Improved Handling Help RL Raise the Luxury Performance Bar CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded interior, advanced techno...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) - Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence - Design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern amenities and race inspired, street legal SRT DNA - Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine that produces 42...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines f...
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Adds Urban Runner Package to 4Runner Sport Edition
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The 2008 Toyota 4Runner midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with an all-new Sport Edition Urban Runner Package will make its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Adding a new dimension in style, value, and upscale luxury to the capable SUV, the Urban Runner Packag...
2008 Chicago Auto Show; Mitsubishi Showcases New 2009 Galant Midsize Sedan Among New, Future and Historical High-Performance Models
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is showcasing the new 2009 Mitsubishi Galant midsize sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, along with exciting new performance models for 2008 and 2009, and the daring Concept-RA sports coupe. The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant intro...
2008 Chicago Auto Show; Porsche Cars North America President Peter Schwarzenbauer Unveils Newest SUV; Brings Chicago Show Media up to Date on Sports Car Market
--Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: WHAT: Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, will unveil the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS at a breakfast before the public opening of the Chicago Auto Show. Schwarzenbauer will demonstrate how an SUV can be fun to drive and ear...
2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Family Friendly
Auburn Hills, Mich.; The Chrysler brand embraces the fast-paced and active lifestyle of today€™s modern family to showcase industry-first features in a new advertising campaign for the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town Country. The new campaign launches nationally on Sept. 24 du...
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Chrysler Town Country Limited Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp/259 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.8 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 32....
2008 Detroit Auto Show - Steve and Thom Wrap-Up
2008 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW €“ DETROIT By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Auto Show] STEVE: meta name=
2008 Detroit Auto Show Notebook
Detroit MI January 10, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the North American International Auto Show, held each year in Detroit, is a chance for automakers to show off their goods. It opens to the public Jan. 19; the media get an early look starting Sunday, but many automakers...
2008 Detroit Auto Show to Feature Green Machines
Washington DC January 8, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that January in Detroit has long been a celebration of horsepower and speed as the world's automakers convene at the North American International Auto Show to show off their hottest new cars and trucks. But, according to t...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: (NAIAS) Industry Preview Begins with Emphasis on Design and Green Technologies
NAIAS welcomes thousands of industry insiders Jan. 16-17 DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- Thousands of automotive industry executives, engineers and designers will converge at the NAIAS today and tomorrow in Detroit for special events emphasizing design and green technologies. In addition to the...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2008 North American Car/Truck of the Year Winners
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The Chevrolet Malibu is the 2008 North American Car of the Year, and the Mazda CX-9 is the 2008 North American Truck of the Year. The winners were announced today at a news conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center. However...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Equipped With Alpine 40-GB HDD Pop-Up Navigation and Infotainment System
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading provider of mobile media solutions, today announced it will supply state-of-the-art hard-disk drive (HDD) navigation/infotainment systems to the all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. The highly anticipated performa...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX-8: Further Evolution for the Rotary Revolution
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engin...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Alpine Electronics Unveils IMPRINT Sound System Architecture at 2008 North American International Auto Show
Premium sound technology delivers music the way the artist intended DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading provider of mobile media solutions, today unveiled the IMPRINT sound system architecture for original-equipment vehicle programs at the 2...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Automotive X PRIZE team announces new partnership with IDC of South Africa
Hello, Here is a release that one of our teams, Velozzi, put out this morning. Roberto Velozzi-Jerez and his team will be here later today. Let me know if you want to connect with him. Thanks, Carrie Fox 202-255-9214 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERTO JEREZ, 323-363-1315 www.Vel...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2008 North American International Auto Show
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff announced this evening its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 North American International Auto Show during the annual A...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: BMW Announces Prices for BMW 1 Series Convertible and Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North Ameri...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Malibu Named 2008 North American Car of the Year
DETROIT, January 13 -- For the second consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto Show. The Chevrolet Malibu w...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Take Home ICOTY Car of the Year Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Once again, Chrysler LLC's family rooms on wheels have been awarded highest honors. For the first time in the award's history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of the votes for best minivans as awarded by th...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler's Fuel-efficient HEMI(R) Hybrid to Power All-New Dodge Ram
HEMI Hybrid to join Cummins Turbodiesel in Future Ram powertrain lineup - Chrysler's best-selling vehicle to be offered with hybrid and diesel powertrains - Two-mode hybrid system to deliver light-duty pickup fuel economy improvement of nearly 40 percent in the city; up to 20 percen...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Clean-Diesel-Blitz in Full Swing - Sales Anticipated to Reach 1 Million Units
Wissmann: German Brands Continue to Grow on the U.S. Market FRANKFURT, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, January 13 -- German manufacturers have once again prevailed on the difficult U.S. market with excellent results. In 2007 they grew against the general trend and have boosted their ...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Reveals Small-Car Vision for North America
- New Ford Verve small car concept showcases the style, technology, premium materials and more substantial content that will set it apart from other offerings when Ford's new small cars go on sale in North America in 2010. - Four-door Verve is designed to appeal to 'Millennials,' th...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: General Motors North American International Auto Show Vehicles Are Driven By Design, Technology And Lower Environmental Impact
DETROIT JANUARY 13, 2008; General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GM€™s NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing ...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: I3 Concept Vehicle From Johnson Controls Features Practical Innovations - in Seating, Electronics, Interiors and Batteries - That Are 'Market Ready'
Company's ingenuity and expertise enable seamless integration of consumer-focused features that add excitement and appeal DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- When it comes to delivering innovative systems and products for current and future vehicles, Johnson Controls is committed to enhancing safet...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Johnson Controls Develops Innovative Seating Solutions for the All-New 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover Vehicle
Company's products help to deliver versatility, enhanced storage and rear-seat accessibility DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- For more than two decades, Johnson Controls has delivered ingenious technology and outstanding value in automotive seat systems and components for its customers. The 2009...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Kia Motors America and NBA Form Wide-Reaching Marketing Partnership
- Kia Motors to Become Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and Present New NBA Performance Awards - DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that includes designating Kia as t...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-A Takes on Roadster Form - An Open Version of the Supercar Concept Revealed
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF- A,...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda CX-9 Wins 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was today named the North American Truck of the Year. Determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada, the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award recognizes the most o...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Michelin is Chosen for Uncompromising Performance at NAIAS 2008
Delivering premier product to match the capabilities of the latest American supercars DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- As the top tire choice for automotive enthusiasts around the globe, Michelin has been selected as original equipment for some of the most technically-advanced and highly-capable...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Concept-RA At-A-Glance
Downloads ascii January 13, 2008 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The MITSUBISHI Concept-RA offers a unique interpretation of the sporty coupe. This two-seat pure coupe concept explores the transversely mounted, front engine packaging theme. Generous helpings of technology create a vehicle tha...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: New Genesis is First Hyundai to Offer XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Service
XM Radio to Be Factory-Installed Feature on All 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedans DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 8.5 million subscribers, today announced that Hyundai will offer XM NavTraffic real-time traffic service as an option ...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: New Sports Coupe Concept Holds the 'Kee' to Kia's Future
New Kia Concept Debuts at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle today made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Previously introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show i...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Northwood University Scores Exclusive Auto Show Partnership
North American International Auto Show Selects Northwood Students to Staff Show Floor MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Students of Northwood University, a private, nonprofit, accredited university specializing in managerial and entrepreneurial education, will get an up-close, behind-the-s...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: The Chrysler Foundation Donates $25,000 Toward the Restoration of the Fallen Firefighters' Memorial
Chrysler LLC also donates commemorative challenge coins and Accountability System to its Hometown Heroes - Detroit's Firefighters DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- For the seventh consecutive year, Chrysler LLC will demonstrate its support and respect for its hometown heroes -- Detroit's firefigh...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota President Watanabe Announces Environmental Agenda at 2008 NAIAS Media Reception
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., held a media reception tonight at the 2008 North American International Auto Show at which Katsuaki Watanabe, president of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), announced a wide-ranging environmental agenda in response to the compan...
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Promotes Plug-In Hybrid Development At 2008 North American International Auto Show
January 14, 2008 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will provide several Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for executive shuttle service to and from the Cobo Center....
2008 Detroit Auto Show; Chrysler to Connect with New Level of Advanced Wireless Technology
-- New advanced communications technology to go far beyond today's available vehicle-based systems -- Cellular, WiFi and WiMAX connectivity to create increased security and convenience DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Chrysler LLC announced at the North American International Auto Show today tha...
2008 Detroit Auto Show; Ricardo Delivers AFS Trinity Power's Extreme Hybrid(TM) Demonstrator Vehicle in Record Time
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 13 -- Visitors to the North American International Auto Show were today given the opportunity to see the XH-150(TM), the first vehicle to feature AFS Trinity Power Corporation's Extreme Hybrid(TM) technology. The advanced demonstrator vehicle unveiled tod...
2008 DODGE AVENGER
Like the looks of the muscle car-inspired Dodge Charger, but don't need or want a full-sized, HEMI-...
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Subtlety has never been a trait of Chrysler's high performance cars. Back in the muscle car days of the late 1960s, the Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona sported high rear wings and other aerodynamic modificati...
2008 DODGE DAKOTA
When it comes to pickup trucks these days, the market can be divided into "traditional" trucks and ...
2008 DODGE VIPER
That's always been the draw, of course, and Dodge didn't do anything to dull the Viper's fangs with...
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Review
Sink your right foot to the wood in a new Dodge Viper and €” Hello, hyperdrive. Pulling hard in 1st is all about maintaining restraint.
2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reviews
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrid Engine: 3.0-liter V6 (E)/2.3-liter Atkinson cycle I4 (M) Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp/193 lb.-ft.(E)/133 hp/torque NA Transmission: 4-speet automatic (E)/ECVT (M) Wheelbase: 103.1 Length x Width x...
2008 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition
Between Eddie Bauer, King Ranch and Harley-Davidson, Ford's got so many trucks with marketing tie-i...
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
More utilitarian than the average SUV, yet not quite a full-fledged pickup truck, the Explorer Spor...
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
The latest generation Ford Sport Trac, a member of the Explorer family, made its debut late in 2006. Like the original 2001 Sport Trac, it is built like a pickup with a large Explorer-based cabin mounted to the pickup truck frame. Behind is a short 4.5-foot bed. Like the Explorer an...
2008 Ford F-150 Lariat Limited
One last special edition before the redesigned '09 F-150 hits.
2008 Ford F-350 4x4 DRW Review
FORD F-350 4X4 DRW (DUALIE) CREW CAB A Full Zoot Work Truck By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just over a year ago the Ford folks brought waves of journalists to Texas hill country to introduce the new Super Duty trucks - F-250, F-350 and F-450 series. After all, Texa...
2008 Ford Focus
Ford's long-neglected subcompact gets a facelift and dazzling new entertainment technology. Is that...
2008 Ford Shelby GT Wins Motor Trend Ponycar War
LAS VEGAS--Shelby and Ford once again proved to be a winning combination when Motor Trend announced the champion of its €œPony Expressed€ comparison test in its April 2008 issue. When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustang was challenged on the basis of performance and...
2008 Ford Taurus X
The look of the broad chrome grin up front is borrowed from the Ford Edge, and the bold, jukebox fr...
2008 Fuel Economy Guide
2008 Fuel Economy Guide
2008 Geneva Motor Show - General Motors Introduces Three World Premieres and Seven European Premieres
Geneva 04-Mar-2008; General Motors€™ focus at Geneva encompasses pro-environmental propulsion technologies with the presentation of the GM HydroGen4, the World Premiere of the Saab 9-X BioHybrid and the European debut of 9-4X BioPower Concept. The highlight of Chevrolet Eu...
2008 Geneva Motor Show Preview
Geneva March 3, 2008; Reuters reported that the annual Geneva Motor Show opens to the media on Tuesday and to the public on Thursday. The auto industry is coming out with a bumper crop of new models at a time when sales are falling in the United States, stagnating in Europe and grow...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the Show
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun GENEVA, March 5 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff today announced its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2007...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: GM HydroGen4 boasts the latest fuel cell technology
Important milestone on the road toward zero-emissions mobility Geneva. At major motor shows like Frankfurt, Paris or Geneva, General Motors traditionally presents the future of individual mobility on a dedicated stand. The focus of the GM Forum at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 is on th...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti to Launch in Europe and Unveil an All New Performance Crossover
PARIS, February 14 -- Infiniti and its range of performance sedans, coupes and crossovers has been in existence for almost 20 years. 2008 and the 78th International Geneva Motor Show marks the brand's introduction into Western Europe, the toughest luxury market in the world. To cele...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Kia Soul concepts and eco_cee'd duo star
Three Kia Soul concepts unveiled by the Kia Motors Corporation at the 78th Salon de l'Automobiles today (Tuesday), reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand. Also on display in Switzerland are two eco_cee'd concept cars, the mind-changing Kia pro_cee'd and upgraded Kia Pican...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Kia SOUL concepts and eco_cee'd duo star
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia SOUL concepts and eco_cee'd duo star in Geneva - Three SOUL concept cars reveal the 'fun' side of Kia - 'e...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Reveals New 'Gallardo Coupe LP560-4' Model
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Italian super sports car giant Lamborghini unveiled its new Gallardo Coupe LP560-4 at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 4th March. The company is famous for the striking looks of its cars - and internet chatrooms have been buzzing on the web for weeks about how t...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: New Subaru Forester and Boxer Diesel Are Geneva Stars
LONDON - February 9, 2008: Subaru's Geneva Motor Show stand is set to be buzzing with interest thanks to the European debut of the completely new Forester and launch of the world€™s first boxer diesel-engined passenger car in the form of the Legacy and Outback. In addition...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Next-Generation GM Hybrid System Announced
GENEVA, March 4 -- - High-Volume System Will Debut in North America in 2010, and Then Expand Globally - Hitachi to Supply New Lithium-Ion Battery - Cost-Effective Technology to Improve Fuel Economy by up to 20 Percent As another key element in its overall global strategy to improve ...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: The Lancia Delta World Premiere in Geneva
The Lancia Delta will debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. Delta is a historical name associated with a peak in Lancia€™s motoring past but it is also a mathematical symbol that stands for change, difference and evolution.
2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it delivers clearly improved performance and dynamics. In parallel, its innovative design takes the cl...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere of the New Dynamically Styled Three-door Aveo
The highlight of this year's Chevrolet Europe presentation at the Geneva Motor Show is the new three-door Aveo, which will be shown to the public for the very first time. It underlines Chevrolet's firm intention to quickly extend its successful compact class family, as the new five-...
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Worldwide Premiere of the Koenigsegg Edition
The Edition is the ultimate supercar - a Koenigsegg at its most extreme - built to break records and deliver breathtaking performance. Only a very few models will be produced, in order to ensure exclusive status amongst supercar owners.
2008 GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia, with its sleek styling, clever interior packaging and engaging road manners, have s...
2008 GMC Yukon
Completely redesigned for 2007, the Wisconsin-built GMC Yukon family offers four engine choices, th...
2008 GMC Yukon Denali AWD Review
THE AUTO PAGE by John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Yukon Denali AWD Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 380 hp @ 5500 rpm/417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 202 x 79.0 x 77.0 in. Tires: P275/5...
2008 Green Car of the Year(R) Will be Announced at Los Angeles Auto Show
Green Car Journal's Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement to be Announced Nov. 15 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- The winner of the 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) (GCOY) award will be announced on Nov. 15 at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the show's Press Days. Green Car Journal,...
2008 Honda Accord Coupe Review
Head-turning styling and hard-charging performance from sports sedans have made coupes almost irrelevant afterthoughts in the great scheme of things automotive.
2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan A major reason for the Honda Accord's success has been its fit with the needs and desires of family car buyers. When it first appeared in 1976, the Honda Accord was a larger version of the Civic hatchback, but large wa...
2008 Honda Accord Review
My, how the little Honda Accord has grown. He used to be this cute, compact sedan and now look at him -- a large, strapping lad that's bigger and more powerful than ever before.
2008 Honda Civic Tour Featuring Panic At The Disco Sells Out Shows Coast to Coast
Additional Nationwide Performance Dates On Sale Tickets Go On Sale Feb. 16, With Access to Special Pre-Sale Tickets Beginning Feb. 13 Through www.hondacivictour.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 -- The 2008 Honda Civic Tour (HCT) featuring Panic At The Disco is one of the hottest tickets in ...
2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD with Navigation In the decade since the first Honda CR-V was introduced, crossover SUVs have gone from an interesting new idea to mainstream transportation. And, although crossovers are the fastest-growing vehicle segmen...
2008 Honda Element SC Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It is the box it came in, and that's the beauty of the Honda Element. It combines almost unparalleled utility with a distinctive style - or, perhaps, anti-style - to make a vehicle that is eminently useful and is full of character. Bland is nowh...
2008 Honda Fit Sport Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Fit Sport No sooner had the 2008 Honda Fit Sport I had requested for test purposes been delivered than Honda let it be known that an all-new 2009 version would debut at the New York International Auto Show at the end of March, then ab...
2008 Honda Fit Subcompact Proves that Small is the New Big
September 10, 2007 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- As the newest addition to the Honda lineup, the Fit subcompact five-door hatchback epitomizes the Honda legacy of quality, innovative packaging and a fun-to-drive character. Small is big, said Dick Colliver, senior vice president of American...
2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring If you routinely need to carry five to eight people and a large amount of cargo, there are only two real choices for a vehicle: a full-size SUV or a minivan. If regular heavy towing is a necessity, it may be the SUV. B...
2008 Honda Pilot Adds Value Package and Special Edition to Lineup - Spacious SUV package emphasizes safety, refinement and efficiency
Torrance, Calif, September 10, 2007; The 2008 Honda Pilot offers traditional SUV versatility with eight-passenger seating in a refined and comfortable package that also achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts1, a...
2008 Honda S2000 CR
Ready to go racing? Honda's got your ride.
2008 Hummer H2
In these days of high gas prices and consumer consciousness, you can be pretty much guaranteed that...
2008 Hummer H2 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Hummer H2 Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 393 hp @ 5700 rpm/415 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 122.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 203.5 x 81.2 x 79.2 in. Tires: LT 315/70R17 Cargo ...
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD When someone mentions midsize luxury crossover, Hyundai is probably not the first word to come to your mind. But the Veracruz, its newest, and largest, crossover is meant to change that. Based on a stretched ver...
2008 Infiniti G37
I'm too young to have ever met any of the original 'grand touring' cars--those four-place two-doors...
2008 Infiniti G37 Journey Review
By Annabelle Frankl Southern California Bureau The Auto Channel A long-time fan of the G35 coupe and sedan, the prospect of some seat time in the new G37 has me very excited. Alas, a massive inundation from the skies €“ the first in a while which always signifies slick pav...
2008 Infiniti G37 Sport Review
After reviewing a spate of luxury cars these past few weeks it was a real pleasure, or more accurately a thrill, to spend a few days with this wonderful new Infiniti G37 Sport, replacement for the venerable G35 we liked so well. It€™s a bit more sophisticated, great lookin...
2008 Infiniti QX56 AWD Review
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 123.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in. Tires: 265/60R20 Cargo volume: ...
2008 Isuzu Ascender
The Isuzu Ascender is the forgotten member of the GMT360 family of mid-size SUVs. Riding the same s...
2008 Jaguar XJR Review
The latest Jaguar XJ was introduced to the UK in the spring of 2003.
2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible Review
pBy Annabelle Franklbr The Auto Channel/p pI have very fond memories of driving an XKR from London to Monaco for the Grand Prix some 10 or more years ago. It was a thrilling journey and the car was the perfect traveling companion, with just the right amounts of room and oomph. Evide...
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel Review
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy Don't judge a book by its cover. You know this adage, and sometimes it even means something€like learning the tattooed girl from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying app...
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT8 HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE GRAND CHEROKEE Do you want to go really fast in an SUV? Then the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is your vehicle. Jeep stuck a snarling 6.1-liter V8 HEMI engine under the hood, capable of deliveri...
2008 Jeep Liberty
Jeep's all-new Liberty moves away from the woods and a bit closer to suburbia.
2008 Jeep Liberty -- All-New From the Ground Up
-- All-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage -- Improved on-road ride and handling with new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems -- All-new Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded amenities designed t...
2008 Jeep Patriot
Looking like a seven-eighths scale Cherokee, the Jeep Patriot hits the streets at an uncertain time...
2008 Kia Sedona Awarded 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Kia Minivan Wins Top Honors for Third Year in a Row IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Already having earned a five-star crash safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2008 Sedona was selected by the Insurance Ins...
2008 Kia Spectra5 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The current Kia Spectra hasn't changed much since its debut in 2004, and even in the highly-competitive compact class that is not a problem. Even now, it holds its own very well thank you - especially the premium Spectra5 variant, an unusual and...
2008 Kia Sportage 4x4 Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE SPORTAGE For under $25k, the Kia Sportage 4x4 is not just a great deal, but a reliable one that has grown more impressive in the last couple of years. The Kia Sportage fell into the crossover vehicle market (CUV) in 1995. Kia is origina...
2008 LA Auto Show - Honda Debuts All-New FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle
Dynamic styling and performance herald major advances for fuel cell vehicles; limited marketing to begin next summer Text Only FCX_Clarity_Rls.doc 11/14/2007 - LOS ANGELES, - Honda today unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to beg...
2008 Land Rover LR2
Land Rover's new baby is a fantastic luxury compact SUV, but is it priced too high?
2008 Lexus IS 250 Review
Earlier this decade, Lexus introduced its first entry-level luxury sport sedan, the IS. It was a decent performer with sharp reflexes, but its cabin was cramped and had about as much sporty flavor as a Scion.
2008 Lexus IS-F Preview
By Carey Russ (c) 2008 Performance sells, especially in the compact sports-luxury class. And for that class, factory tuner cars provide a showcase for the manufacturer's most serious commitment to performance. If the formula is simple - let the in-house hot-rodders loose on what is ...
2008 Lexus LS600h L Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Lexus LS600h L For an automaker, a top-of-the-line premium luxury car is a statement of prowess in desirability, style, comfort, and technology. For an upscale European brand, that means a long-wheelbase V12-powered sedan built with the fin...
2008 Lexus LX570
All-new for 2008, Lexus LX570 offers high-class luxury and off-road capability in equal measure.
2008 Maserati GranTurismo Review
It's rather refreshing to drive something whose name exactly describes what the car is about. That's the case with this new Maserati because Gran Turismo is Italian for Grand Touring and this machine is a classic GT in every sense of the term.
2008 Maserati Quattroporte and 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo Review
Driving Impressions : 2008 Maserati Quattroporte and Gran Turismo By Carey Russ When you think pedigreed high-performance, high-dollar Italian cars, if you're a typical modern American you probably think of Ferrari or Lamborghini. Maserati?Didn't Joe Walsh make that up for the I Can...
2008 Mazda CX-7 Review - Along The Colonial Trail - VIDEO ENHANCED
2008 MAZDA CX-7 TO COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, JAMESTOWN AND YORKTOWN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0139] [0137] This week€™s road test involves a good long road trip with a 2008 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility (CUV) on a Colonial American history tour of...
2008 Mazda CX-9 FWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mazda CX-9 FWD Some car manufacturers leave well enough alone, and some can't help but improve their product, detail by detail. Mazda is in the latter category, as evidenced by the 2008 CX-9. The seven-passenger CX-9, Mazda's largest crosso...
2008 Mazda CX9 Review
MAZDA CX9 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau My pretty blonde, her Pop and I pulled into the parking lot of his favorite restaurant the other day in our big, classy Mazda CX9 test car and we happened to park next to a CX7 in the identical color. They looked like twins ...
2008 Mazda MAZDA6
Mazda continues to offer sporty goodness disguised as a family sedan.
2008 Mazda MX-5 PRHT Review
by Annabelle Frankl Southern Calfornia Bureau The Auto Channel Living in Southern California, it€™s always a fun week when something with the ability to go topless arrives on your doorstep. With 20 years of top-down motoring chops under it€™s familiar €˜...
2008 Mazda Tribute
Mazda's non-curvy compact SUV surprises with decent performance and ability.
2008 Mazda3 S Touring 4-door Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda3 may not get the publicity and instant recognition that follow the MX-5 Miata and RX-8 sports cars, or the company's growing fleet of fleet-footed and sporty crossovers like the CX-7 and CX-9, but that doesn't seem to matter where it r...
2008 MazdaSpeed3 Review
2008 MAZDASPEED3 Great Fun for Andr and Me By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Andr, a young cousin of mine, was car shopping last year and lusting after a MazdaSpeed3. Like most of us in this family he€™s a car guy and appreciates performance, handling and ...
2008 Mercedes C63 AMG Review
In these ecologically conscious times, sports-sedan buyers may be looking to downsize their next new car's dimensions, but not necessarily the power.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate Review
Following in the Saloon€™s footsteps, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Estate is now also due to be launched.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 'baby Benz' has been on our shores for four generations now. It's a steady good seller, though ...
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
Because they are in the same basic category, Mercedes C-Class cars are often cross-shopped against ...
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Emitting a ferocious bark, the hand-assembled 6.3-liter V8 spins to life in the nose of what (to ca...
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 Review
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Scottsdale, AZ a couple weeks ago The dire warnings from the PR spokesperson, €œLots of cops are out there waiting for you€ are usually not ignored by auto writers when test driving a new model in city, post-rush hou...
2008 Mercury Mariner
Perhaps it's got something to do with my office's location in the shadow of Ford's World Headquarte...
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4WD A writer might associate the word ancient with mariner in deference to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. That's a correct association in literature, but incorrect in connectio...
2008 Mercury Mariner Premium 4WD Review
Cute Compact SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ford is really missing the boat here. The Mercury brand used to be a Ford with lots of extra style. I€™m thinking of the late 50s particularly when Mercury featured slanted rear windows, plenty of extra chro...
2008 Mercury Sable Premier Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Sable Premier The Sable was the core of the Mercury lineup from its debut in model year 1986 until it mysteriously vanished for model year 2005, to be replaced by the Montego. And then, for model year 2008, the Montego disappeared, ...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Introducing Radar Safety Technologies, LLC (RST) new FrontAlert(TM) Collision Alert System (CAS)
TROY, Mich., March 27 -- The newly formed safety technology and product company called Radar Safety Technologies, LLC (RST) is announcing today at the Mid-American Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky its new safety product FrontAlert(TM) Collision A...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Introduces 86AR/RS3035 Air Ride Sliderwith Promises of Reduced Tire Wear and a Lifetime Warranty
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ introduced the 86AR/RS3035 Air Ride Slider. This next generation in the Reyco Granning 86AR Slider Series, it is one of...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Introduces Drive Axle Conversion for Dodge and Sterling Bullet 4500/5500
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ has announced the RD1350D Air Ride Conversion unit for Dodge and Sterling Bullet 4500/5500, including ambulances, shuttle buses, trailer pull vehi...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Introduces Industry's First Limited Lifetime Warranty
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ today introduced the industry€™s first limited lifetime warranty on a commercial suspension. Created spec...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Introduces Two Heavy Duty, Off-Road Air Suspensions
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ has announced two new suspension systems for heavy duty, off-road vehicles. The 23K and 30K suspensions both incorporat...
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Launches DockMaster 2.1 Air Ride Slider
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning €“ a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies €“ has further distinguished itself as the leader in product quality, value, and availability with the launch of the 20AR/RS3162 DockMaster 2.1 Air R...
2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
The father of a sixteen-year old daughter who is rapidly approaching two of the major milestones of...
2008 Minivans, 2007 Minivans That Get 20+MPG
CLICK HERE to see a list of Mini Vans sold in North America that get over 20 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. Chrysler Corporation created the first new vehicular genre in years when it invented the minivan in the mid-1980s. Smaller and easier to drive and park than a regular van,...
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Grins. Snorts. Laughter. Armloads of steering lock, great gobs of throttle, and even more laughter.
2008 NAIAS: BMW X5 xDrive35d and BMW 335d To Make US Debut
BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance. Performance + Outstanding Efficiency WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 3, 2008: Entering a new era in the company€™s mission to deliver ultimate driving machines that combine superior performance with exemplary fuel economy, the BMW Gro...
2008 NAIAS: Subaru Detroit Auto Show Preview
All-New Design with Improved Comfort, Space and Utility All-New Platform With Sport-Sedan Dynamics Standard Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) CHERRY HILL, N.J €“ Subaru of America, Inc. today released the first official photos of the all-new, third-generation 2009 Forester, a...
2008 Navigator Owners Can Now SYNC Their Rides
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable ...
2008 New York International Auto Show Steve and Thom Wrap-Up
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOWbr A Wrap-up of the Top US International Auto Showsbr By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannelbr TheAutoChannel.combr Detroit Bureaubr Four major US auto shows with international importance keep us busy all winter. Los Angeles begins the season in November wher...
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
In a move that some see as brilliantly strategic and others label as foot-dragging, rather than dev...
2008 Nissan Altima Review
NISSAN ALTIMA V6 SE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Nissan gets high marks, in my view, for offering a six-speed manual transmission in this mid-size sedan. Just that simple offering turns what is a stylish but fairly mundane car into something quite special €&...
2008 Nissan Armada Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO ON THE ARMADA Talk about an appropriate name: With 3-rows and an 8-pasenger capacity, you certainly have the capacity to launch a fleet of friends and family in the 2008 Nissan Armada. The Armada is in the same class as the Toyota Sequoia or t...
2008 Nissan Frontier Pick-up Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep standing water, and stre...
2008 Nissan GT-R Review
Read more about 2008 Nissan GT-R Review
2008 Nissan Rogue
Nissan's cute new crossover has a rugged name and a friendly, soft heart.
2008 Nissan Versa Review
Since its introduction last year, the Nissan Versa has been grouped with the recent wave of subcompact import cars.
2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Convenient Parking and Transportation Options for Public Show Attendees
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will work together with Click and Park, an online parking and management system and the Detroit Zoo and The Henry Ford to provide convenient, efficient parking and transportation options for attendees of the...
2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Fun-Filled, Family-Oriented Attractions During Public Days, Jan. 19-27
Activities, show hours, tickets parking info help attendees plan their visit to Cobo Center DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- Public Days for the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit from Jan. 19-27 are jam-packed with fun, family-oriented activities all attendees can e...
2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Parking and Transportation for Public Days - Jan. 19-27
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- WHO: The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is helping automotive enthusiasts who plan on attending Public Days Jan. 19- 27 to plan in advance for parking and transportation to Cobo Center. WHAT: To pre-arrange parking, the NAIAS 2008 recommends:...
2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Winners of the Annual Poster Contest
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Poster Contest was once again a rousing success. A total of 617 Michigan high school students submitted entries to this year's contest making the judge's decision extremely difficult. The NAIAS congratulates...
2008 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Tickets On Sale Now
DETROIT, Oct. 30 -- Tickets for the 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) black-tie Charity Preview gala are on sale now. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071004/CLTH058LOGO ) The NAIAS 2008 Charity Preview will take place Friday, Jan. 18, at Cobo Center ...
2008 North American International Auto Show Delivers Innovative Design and Green Technology
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- Innovative vehicle design and green technologies are major focal points this year at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Vehicles unveiled during the NAIAS 2008 Press Preview reinforced current trends toward fuel economy, environmental impact...
2008 North American International Auto Show Encourages Attendees To Plan Ahead for Parking at Charity Preview
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- WHO: The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) advises those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday, Jan. 18 to plan to arrive early at Cobo Center. WHAT: To plan ahead for parking, the NAIAS 2008 recommends the following: If You Are...
2008 North American International Auto Show Offers Travel Tips to Canadian Visitors
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Once again the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit will welcome Canadian visitors to its Public Show Jan. 19 - 27, to enjoy world-class exhibits, dazzling production and concept vehicles, exciting celebrity guests along w...
2008 North American International Auto Show Public Days Opens With Amazing Exhibits, Attractions, Production and Concept Vehicles
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to the public today with jaw-dropping exhibits, amazing production and concept vehicles and exciting, fun-filled attractions. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071004/CLTH058LOGO ) From car...
2008 North American International Auto Show Welcomes 15,000 Guests, Raises $6 Million for Children's Charities
Barenaked Ladies performance added fun, humor and glitz to sell-out black-tie gala DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at Cobo Center welcomed a sell-out crowd of 15,000 guests and ra...
2008 Pickups 2007 Pickups That Get 20+ MPG
What is more functional, or more versatile, than a pickup truck? Not only can one be used to haul whatever can fit in the bed, and to tow a trailer full of whatever can't fit in the bed, a modern pickup can be comfortable and well-appointed enough to be used as daily transportation ...
2008 Pontiac G6 Review
Read more about 2008 Pontiac G6 Review
2008 Pontiac G8
One of the things that made Duke Ellington great was his uncanny ability to recognize his musicians...
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP
Can Pontiac challenge the Europeans with its 'sport crossover?' For some reason, I always forget ho...
2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fast cars, flying machines and fabulous destinations are among the things we look forward to here a...
2008 Porsche Boxster Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Porsche Boxster Engine: 2.7-liter horizontally opposed 6 Horsepower/Torque: 245 hp/201 lb.-ft. Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 95.1 Length x Width x Height: 171.6 x 70.9 x 51.6 in. Tires: 205/55ZR17 (F)/235/50ZR17 (R) Cargo ...
2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged A Grand Touring car is one that is fast, comfortable, and luxurious, and meant for long-distance travel at a high average speed. The category originally applied to two-seat, or perhaps 2+2, coupes that offered...
2008 Report Focuses On the UK Commercial Vehicle Market, Covering Light, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Buses and Taxis
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85999) has announced the addition of Snapshots UK Commercial Vehicles 2008 to their offering. Snapdata€™s Snapshots UK Commercial Vehicles 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2...
2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
If placing yourself at the axis of a vortex of automotive idolatry--regardless of location or occas...
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Saab 9-3 Aero Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 5500 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 105.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 182.5 x 69.0 x 56.4 in. Tires...
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Yellow Edition: Return of a Classic
DETROIT April 24, 2008; While all Saab Convertibles are popular among car aficionados, owning one in yellow is an extra sunny experience. The first-ever yellow version of the Saab Convertible, issued in 1991, now enjoys collector car status, just as well-kept copies of the 1997 vers...
2008 Saturn Astra 5-door XR Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Saturn Astra 5-door XR Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC 4 Horsepower/Torque: 138 hp A 6300/126 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 171.1 x 69.0 x 55.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 Car...
2008 Saturn Vue
Saturn's compact SUV brings European sensibility to the crossover market
2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid Best SUV MPG - 25 MPG City/32 MPG Highway
DETROIT Oct. 12, 2007; Saturn announced that the all-new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid will have a fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway -- the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle. Saturn also announced that the V...
2008 Saturn VUE XE AWD Review
2008 SATURN VUE XE V6 AWD A New World Vue By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I€™m going out on a limb here to nominate the new-for-€™08, fully redesigned Saturn Vue for an MIV award (Most Improved Vehicle). I suppose there are many other deserving r...
2008 Scion xB
Seriously funky styling always gets you noticed, but it rarely guarantees best-seller status. Cars ...
2008 Scion xD
Sometimes it's not easy being the conservative one. From day one, the Scion xA lived life in the sh...
2008 Scion xD Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Scion xD Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 128 hp @ 6000 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 96.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 154.7 x 67.9 x 60.0 in. Tires: P195/60R16 Cargo volume: 10.5/35.7...
2008 Sedans, 2007 Sedans That Get 30+ MPG Combined City/Highway
CLICK HERE to see a list of Sedans sold in North America that get over 30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. The sedan is the most popular car body style, and offers interior space and access through two doors on each side (or more rarely one) and luggage security because of a locki...
2008 Smart fortwo
Roger Penske, Jay-Z and Russell Simmons have a lot in common. All three men know a good thing when ...
2008 smart fortwo Review
Smart fortwo Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief San Jose€™s Santana Row came as a bit of a surprise. Yes I€™ve heard about it, it was supposed to be quite nice but never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I €˜ve found. A Bentley outside the new Tum...
2008 smart ForTwo Review
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So, we€™re out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital €˜S€™ since, for some reason, the smart folks w...
2008 Subaru Impreza: Ready for iPod
- Company debuts technology that allows easy control of iPod through vehicle's audio system - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 -- While many new vehicles offer only an auxiliary input jack as part of their factory audio system, the 2008 Subaru Impreza takes portable music to the next level...
2008 Subaru Tribeca
'What is this?' yet another friend asked. 'It's an '08 Subaru Tribeca,' I said, for perhaps the fou...
2008 Subaru WRX
Subaru's fun WRX enters 2008 with a controversial new face and major refinements to an all-new body.
2008 SUV's, 2007 SUV's That Get 20+MPG
CLICK HERE to see a list of SUV€™s sold in North America that get over 30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. No class of vehicles has changed more in the past 15 years than SUVs. Up to 1990, they were utility vehicles, made from a thinly-disguised pickup chassis with a ful...
2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan Review
SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The little Suzuki in my driveway looks stubby and high, sort of jelly-bean shaped. It€™s not a motorcycle, you might have guessed. It€™s the new-for-08 SX4 Sedan in €œTouring€ ...
2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Conventional wisdom says that if you want decent performance and a fun-to-drive character in a compact sedan, it'll cost you, and you may end up in a subcompact rather than a compact if you can't meet that cost. Suzuki igno...
2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited FWD Review
SEE ALSO:Compare Suzuki Specs and Prices- Suzuki Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited FWD Things are not necessarily what they seem on the surface in the automotive world. One day during my week with a 2008 Suzuki XL7, I happened to pull up next...
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based crossover SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternati...
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota's first off-roader enters its fifth generation with more power and more luxury.
2008 Toyota Sequoia Review
2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN THE MOJAVE Another Mystical Tour By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Mojave Tourists and Ride] I€™ve explored the desert around Las Vegas many times with my friend Mojave Moses but my pretty blonde has not. So, we€™ve arranged...
2008 Volkswagen GLI Review
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI €œFAHRENHEIT€ Pay Attention to ME! By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A hilarious sitcom comes to mind as I think about this week€™s ride, the hot-shot sports sedan from VW called Jetta GLI Fahrenheit. It€™s...
2008 Volkswagen GTI Named Among Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars for 2008
Fifth time GTI has held this prestigious honor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the GTI has been named one of Car and Driver magazine's 10Best cars in its 26th annual competition. This is the fifth time the GTI has earned this distinction, i...
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE An Economy Car With Something Extra By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What is it about VWs that I€™ve always liked? I€™m not really sure. Most of the ones I€™ve had €“ and there have been many €&...
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Review
VW NEW BEETLE A Beetle in Gecko Green By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [0240] The little neighbor boy, Noah age 8, jumped up and down excitedly pointing as we returned from town in the Gecko Green New Beetle. We waved, of course, though we weren€™t used to ...
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Review
t's hard to believe that 2008 will be the 11th year on sale for the Volkswagen New Beetle.
2008 Volvo C30
In car terms, basic transportation generally describes compact economy cars, or a base model, that ...
2008 Volvo C30
Volvo introduces a stylish, sporty compact hatch to compete with the Audi A3 and MINI Cooper.
2008 Volvo C30 Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Volvo C30 Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I5 Horsepower/Torque: 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic with Auto-stick function Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 167.4 ...
2008 Volvo C30 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Volvo C30 Think Volvo and what comes to mind? Safety? Check. Swedish luxury? Check. Expensive? Likely, at least if you consider around $30,000 for the entry-level models and more like high 30s and up for most models to be expensive. Hig...
2008 Volvo C30 Review -- Heels on Wheels
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 VOLVO C30 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE VOLVO C30 The Volvo C30 is a 2-door compact hatchback with seating four, inspired by the vintage Volvo 1800ES coupe design. The 2008 model is the first C30 to hit the United States market, speciall...
2008 Volvo XC70
Having driven a veritable parade of new cars over the years, I can say with conviction that it's al...
2008 Volvo XC70 - Reviews By Martha Hindes
The Auto Channel Volvo XC70 By Martha Hindes The car I was driving sat for a moment near the crest of a steep hill, the nose pointed skyward. On the other side was a hundred foot drop down a barely existent trail, mostly tire tracks with a lot of brush growing in between. It was obv...
2008 Volvo XC70 Review
VOLVO XC70 €“ A RETEST IN CADES COVE More Ink for Volvo€™s €œFamily Activity Vehicle€ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Road trip €“ road trip €“ how I love a road trip! Most vehicles I test €“...
2008 Volvo XC70 Review
Launched in the Montana Rockies By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com The good folks at Volvo chose to introduce the fresh, new, third-generation Volvo XC70 to the media in the big sky country of Whitefish, Montana. As we flew over Glacier National Park and into the Kalispell airport th...
2008 Volvo XC70 Road Test
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Volvo XC70 Preview I'm on a forest service road in the mountains of northern Montana, just outside of Glacier National Park and only a few miles from Canada. I really don't need the ice-alert light in the instrument cluster to tell me that ...
2008 Volvo XC90 Overview
Model Overview: 2008 Volvo XC90 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail PriceXC90 3.2: $36,210XC90 V8: $48,505XC90 V8 Sport: $49,870Destination: $745 The XC90 V8 Sport is designed for those who desire a more athletic variant of Volvo's flagship luxury SUV. Introduced as a midyear addition t...
2009 Audi A3 Preview
Ingolstadt Germany April 24, 2008; The 2009 Audi A3, offered in the USA exclusively with the five-door body style, raises its sporty profile with a raft of improvements and an accentuated design. Innovative technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi magnetic...
2009 Audi A4 Avant Review
Twins Separated at Birth? AUDI€™S NEW A4 SEDAN AVANT: A DYNAMIC DUO FOR 2009 SALES By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Ibiza, Spain; Are the Audi A4 and the Avant have the same DNA, but are they paternal or fraternal twins? That depends upon one€™s poi...
2009 BMW 1 Series Review
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau BMW€™s new 1 Series is a genetic throwback to the first BMWs imported into the US. More curvaceous than the boxy 1600 and 2002 of your misspent youth, the new 1 Series€”128 and 135 Coupe and Convertible€”a...
2009 BMW X6 SAV Review
BMW X6 sold out before its on the road By Henny Hemmes HHR SPARTANBURG, Only seven months ago, BMW unveiled their X6 concept car at the IAA auto show in Frankfurt, Germany. The concept looked ready for production and that was exactly what it was. In January, we was the final model c...
2009 Corolla earns 'Good' rating in frontal crash testing
Toyota's redesigned Corolla sedan earned a 'GOOD' rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway S...
2009 Infiniti FX to Offer Award-Winning XM NavTraffic
All Infiniti Models to offer Factory-Equipped XM Radio and XM NavTraffic NEW YORK, March 20 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, announced that its award-winning real-time XM NavTraffic service will be available on the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX. For the 2009 mode...
2009 Jaguar XF Review; Tata; Opinions - Letter From Europe
SEE ALSO: Jaguar Specs Prices and Pictures - Jaguar Buyers Guide 2009 Jaguar XF Review by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief No, I am not bragging but I was the only person, and that includes the people from Jaguar, who have had a chance to meet with Ratan Tata, the new Jaguar boss...
2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged
'Is it warning us, or is it egging us on?' This thought crossed our mind as we sat behind the wh...
2009 Jaguar XL Review
The feline emblem on Jaguar cars has for many years been known as the leaper. And it has never been more appropriately displayed than on the new XF sports sedan that is leaping into the 21st century in styling. The difficult part of styling a new Jaguar €” sedan or sports ...
2009 Lincoln MKS: All-New Full-Size Flagship Sedan to Win New Buyers Through Design, Features, Value
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- -- The new Lincoln MKS full-size luxury sedan aims to attract new buyers with its timeless design, fuel-efficient powertrain and an unparalleled suite of features and technologies. -- Class-leading convenience features include SYNC(TM) voice-activated, hands-...
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder At-A-Glance
Downloads ascii February 4, 2008 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the attainable exotic that combines exciting design and performance with a high-tech convertible top and excellent value. For 2009, Mitsubishi restyled the Spyder's front and rear bumper fascias,...
2009 Nissan Murano
What do you do when you have a vehicle that's selling better and better every year, even though it'...
2009 Pontiac Vibe
Entering its second generation, Pontiac's Vibe faces serious new competition in the crossover marke...
2009 Subaru Forester Earns IIHS '2008 Top Safety Pick' Award
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 17 -- The all-new 2009 Subaru Forester has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's, 2008 Top Safety Pick award. To win this award, a vehicle must offer superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class. To qualify, a vehicle mus...
2009 Suzuki SX4: First Car in America Under $16,000 with Standard Navigation
2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport and SX4 Crossover to feature integrated standard navigation Advanced functionality of SX4 navigation system includes available Bluetooth capability, a lowest price gas finder and real-time traffic Suzuki infuses 'Way of Life!' brand spirit into system with Suzu...
2010 Acura NSX Preview
We couldn€™t have created a better April Fool€™s joke ourselves: a Honda S2000 limousine. Only it ain€™t April, and this ain€™t no Honda S2000. No, contrary to its ghastly appearance, this is actually a development mule of the next big sports ...
20th Anniversary of Nation's Worst DUI Crash Reminds America to Support MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Moment of Silence in Honor of Victims/Survivors Wednesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. C.T. DALLAS, and FRANKFORT, Ky., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the worst drunk driving crash in U.S. history -- the Kentucky Bus Crash. In honor of the victims/sur...
26th Annual Laughlin River Run Set for April 23-27, 2008
Largest Motorcycle Rally in West Returns to Colorado River LAUGHLIN, Nev., April 10 -- More than 60,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will roar into Laughlin, Nev. April 23-27 for the 26th annual Laughlin River Run. The event, which brings thousands of people and nearly as many motorcycles...
27% Fuel Savings Projected as 2/4-stroke Research Prototype Engine Completes Initial Testing
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., March 25 -- Ricardo and a consortium of automotive partners today announced the completion of an advanced prototype research program based on the highly innovative 2/4SIGHT engine concept. This gasoline engine concept uses novel combustion, boosting, control a...
2nd CTI Symposium Focuses on Clean Transmission Technology
DETROIT--Global competition, high gas prices and more stringent emissions regulations are increasing the pressure on the international automobile development sector. As Tobias Hagenmeyer, President of the transmission manufacturer Getrag Corporate Group, puts it: €œWe must...
37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show Opens
2008 Models Win Awards, Lure Crowds MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9 -- The South Florida International Auto Show opened its 37th edition on Miami Beach today with special events that showcased 2008 models with fresh styling, technology, efficiency and value. Also helping fill the Miami Be...
4 DRIVING SKILLS THAT COULD SAVE A TEEN'S LIFE
Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of teen-agers in America, claiming 7,000 drivers annually betw...
40 MPG VW Tiguan Mixes Power with Economy - How Come Not For North Americans!
London April 1, 2008; The most powerful Tiguan yet, equipped with a new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS common rail diesel engine, has now been released for ordering. Combining greater torque than a Golf GTI with the efficiency, lower emissions and refinement you€™d expect from a mod...
5.9Cars in Beijing Olympics to achieve "zero emissions"
Cars in Beijing Olympics to achieve zero emissions http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6381/Cars-in-Beijing-Olympics-to-achiev e-zer o-emissions.html Shanghai, May 9 (Gasgoo.com) The Beijing Olympic venues will achieve zero emissions, first in the history of the Games, with the use ...
5.9Dongfeng Citroen exports 2.3 mln-euro auto parts in Q1
Dongfeng Citroen exports 2.3 mln-euro auto parts in Q1 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6378/Dongfeng-Citroen-exports-2-3-mln-e uro-a uto-parts-in-Q1.html Shanghai, May 9 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile, the French car maker's Chinese venture with Dongfeng Motor,...
5.9Ford 09 Escape to sell in China market next year
Ford 09 Escape to sell in China market next year http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6384/Ford-09-Escape-to-sell-in-China-ma rket- next-year.html Shanghai, May 9 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor unveiled the all-new Fiesta and 2009 Escape at the recent Beijing auto show. The Ford 2009 Escape...
50 Million Tree Pledge Adds 85,000 Trees in California's Plumas National Forest
ST. LOUIS--This spring, Plumas National Forest in northeast California will receive 85,000 new trees to help replace those lost to fires caused by lightning strikes in 2007. The new trees also will help protect watersheds and restore wildlife habitat in the forest. The project is pa...
500,000 Mercedes-Benz SLK Delivered to Customers
Stuttgart May 5, 2008; With the delivery of the 500,000th vehicle since its market launch in 1996, Mercedes-Benz has now reached another milestone with the successful SLK compact roadster. All in all, about 310,000 customers opted for a model from the first generation of this dynami...
60 Years Of Volkswagen Vans Celebrated By Over 71,000 People
60 Years Of Volkswagen Vans Celebrated By Over 71,000 People Hanover, 9 October 2007. An official event to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans held in Hanover, Germany, last weekend (5-7 October) attracted 71,000 visitors with a selection of over 5,000 Transporter vans and camper ...
62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show
Read more about 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show
72 Percent of Consumers Report Having ``Search Engine Fatigue,'' Reports Autobytel
IRVINE, Calif.--According to a new, independent Kelton Research survey commissioned by Autobytel Inc. and released today on the €œstate of search,€ a whopping 72 percent of online searchers are experiencing €œSearch Engine Fatigue,€ mean...
75 Tips for the Tailgater Now at www.WatchYourCar.org!
The Philadelphia Eagles and Linebacker Takeo Spikes partner with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority to present the 2007 Stars Cars Sweepstakes PHILEDELPHIA, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Takeo Spikes and the PA Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) today announ...
78th International Motor Show, Geneva: a real firework display
The 78th International Motor Show will be held from the 6th to 16th of March. Over 130 worldwide and European premieres have been announced, coming from every sector of the industry. The trend towards new technologies and alternative fuels is continuing. Visitors will discover three...
81 Percent of Americans Surveyed Won't Buy a Vehicle With Their Rebate Check
LeaseTrader.com Polls Thousands in an Online Survey of Car Shoppers MIAMI, May 6 -- 81 percent of all car shoppers surveyed by LeaseTrader.com said they do not plan to use their government tax rebate check towards a vehicle. Although car sales have slowed considerably in today's eco...
A New RV Cooking Show Episode is Now Available - Lovin' Las Vegas and Personal Pizzas on the Grill
Greetings fellow food lovers, The hungry crew at the RV Cooking Show has really done it this time...they've made pizzas personal - on the grill, of course. Check out the latest episode to pick up a few Lovin' Las Vegas travel tips and learn the how-to's of making personal pizz...
A Perfect Fit - 2007 Honda Civic SI vs Fit
There's just something cool about driving a fast hatchback.
A systems approach to smooth steering
Effortless steering in articulated machines requires careful engineering.
A year in review: 2007 headlines
The RV industry was extremely active in 2007.
A.P.T. Parking Technologies and Westfalia Technologies Break Ground on NYC's Largest Automated Parking Garage
Baruch Singer Selects Leading Parking Team for Coney Island Office Project NEW YORK, April 29 -- A.P.T. Parking Technologies, the nation's leading automated parking facility developer, together with Westfalia Technologies, the world's leading manufacturer of automated storage and pa...
A123Systems Announces Patent Issuance for Nanophosphate - Lithium Ion Battery Technology
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, developer and producer of Nanophosphate„ lithium ion batteries, today announced that U.S. patent 7,338,734 entitled €œConductive Lithium Storage Electrode€ has been granted, adding to one of the industry€™s most ...
AAA & Nation's First-Responders Ask Motorists to "Slow Down, Move Over" to Reduce Deaths and Injuries
-- AAA: What: AAA (American Automobile Association) will host a national news conference with law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians to increase public awareness of the need to slow down, move over when encountering the flashing lights of a first-re...
AAA Announces Enhanced Prepaid Card Program With Visa
ORLANDO, Fla., April 16 -- AAA has enhanced its prepaid card products using Visa Inc. and MetaBank as key program partners. The new AAA Visa TravelMoney(R) card and Visa Gift card are now available at participating AAA locations across the country. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-...
AAA Celebrates 80 Years of National Programs to Keep Motorists, Pedestrians Safe
ORLANDO, Fla., April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of AAA's national traffic safety programs, which have helped teach generations of children and adults how to be safer drivers and protect them from crashes. Well known as the...
AAA Chicago Offers Free Car Care Inspection in October
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 1 -- Motorists can't avoid winter -- it's right around the corner -- but they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities in Illinois and north...
AAA Chicago: February Monthly Fuel Average Drops but Prices Still Higher than Last Year
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 13 -- Fuel prices have fallen since setting record highs for January in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 16 cents during the past month, forecasting an av...
AAA Chicago: November Fuel Prices Rise Sharply
Americans spending more of paycheck on fuel than ever before AURORA, Ill., Nov. 14 -- Fuel prices have jumped back above the $3 mark since mid-October in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline ...
AAA Chicago: Passage of Bill by Illinois Senate to Increase Truck Speed Limits Jeopardizes the Lives of Illinois Roadway Users
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 3 -- The override of SB 540, which allows large tractor-trailer trucks to travel on rural, four-lane highways at the same speed limits as passenger vehicles, jeopardizes the safety of all of Illinois roadway users. Illinois had made significant strides in improvin...
AAA Chicago: Unusually High Fuel Prices Won't Keep Travelers Home for Thanksgiving
AAA expects a modest increase in holiday travel AURORA, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Travelers this Thanksgiving are facing record-high fuel prices for November, but they will not be deterred from visiting friends and family this holiday. AAA Chicago estimates 38.7 million Americans will travel...
AAA Has Tips on How to Cope with Cold
Emergency Road Service (ERS) call volumes above normal, says AAA DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Preparing now for frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Since midnight, the Auto Club has received 2,624 calls for emergency road service, ...
AAA Michigan Offers Free Winter Car Care Inspections
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Michigan motorists can't avoid winter - it's right around the corner - but they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities statewide...
AAA Michigan Offers Important Winter Driving Advice
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30 -- With the season's first significant winter storm expected in Michigan this weekend, AAA Michigan reminds motorists of some important winter driving and survival tips. Winter Driving Tips -- Clear snow and ice from vehicle to improve visibility. Include ho...
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Offers FreeWinter Car Care Inspections
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Minnesota motorists can€™t avoid winter €“ it€™s right around the corner €“ but they can act now to help ease its effects on their vehicles with a free Winter Car Care maintenance inspection at participating AAA Approved Aut...
AAA Mobile Now Available on Select BlackBerry Smartphones
AAA TourBook Guide Travel Information, Navigation, Member Roadside Assistance, Now Available for BlackBerry 8830 and 8130 Through Downloadable GPS Application Powered by Networks In Motion ORLANDO, Fla., March 7 -- AAA, today announced that AAA Mobile is now available for download o...
AAA Offers 'Defensive Flying' Tips for Holiday Travel
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the two busy holiday travel periods approaching, AAA, North America€™s largest travel organization, announced a series of defensive flying tips for airline passengers concerned about the frustrating problem of flight delays. €œClearly airli...
AAA Offers Advice on How to Go in Ice and Snow
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Winter weather conditions can affect your car's handling and braking ability. Slow down, keep your distance and increase the chances you'll arrive at your destination safely. AAA suggests the following winter-driving suggestions: -- Increase your following...
AAA Recommends Travelers Budget $244 Per Day
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the 2008 edition of AAA's Annual Vacation Costs Survey the recommended travel budget for two adults traveling together in North America is $244 per day for lodging and meals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2008...
AAA Reminds Halloween Partygoers to Use a Designated Driver
ORLANDO, Fla.--As Halloween approaches, AAA reminds partygoers to select a designated driver prior to attending Halloween parties. While Halloween has long been known as a holiday for children, many adults now participate in the festivities. More than 28 percent of adults plan to th...
AAA Reports Cost of Owning and Operating a New Vehicle is Now 54.1 Cents Per Mile
AAA releases 2008 edition of Your Driving Costs ORLANDO, Fla., April 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA's 2008 edition of Your Driving Costs shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents...
AAA Survey Cites Top-Five Car Troubles, NAPA Offers Solutions
ATLANTA--Tire pressure was the number one vehicle issue identified during the most recent nationwide clinics conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities. Results are based on inspections conducted on 6,082 vehicles by 25 different AAA clubs. As a leading automotive solutio...
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch - 2nd Week Lower Fuel Prices
IRVING, TX October 12, 2007; Texas motorists are enjoying lower fuel prices for the second straight week, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average dropped four cents to $2.65 a gallon. All cities surveyed this week fell two cents or more per gallon, said AAA T...
AAA Tips for Frigid Weather
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the weekend will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Motorists can help keep their vehicles on the road by doing the following: -- Faulty batteries cause more car starting prob...
AAA Tips for Frigid Weather
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 2 -- Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the next few days will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. As of 4 p.m. today (Jan. 2) AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 4,149 motorists since midnight and cal...
AAA Warns Motorists New Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Should Not Replace Monthly Tire Pressure Checks
ORLANDO, Fla.--As 2008 model year vehicles hit the road, motorists will find they are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that illuminate an on-dash warning light when the pressure in one or more tires is low. However, AAA warns motorists that the TPMS should not r...
AAA Welcomes the Nation's Largest Annual Antique Auto Tour to Gettysburg, Penn., Sept. 9 - 14
GETTYSBURG, Penn.--Residents and visitors to south central Pennsylvania will have a rare opportunity to see up to three hundred vintage cars made prior to 1943 driving the roads in and around Gettysburg, the week of Sept. 9-14, AAA Central Penn said today. The event is the 62nd annu...
AAA's Great Pretender's Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drink Recipes Add Taste to the Party
Nonalcoholic drink guide helps reduce drunk driving deaths AURORA, Ill., Dec. 3 -- With descriptions such as spicy, fresh, brisk and zesty, AAA Chicago's popular and free booklet of nonalcoholic drink recipes combines good taste with good advice to help reduce drinking and drivi...
AAA: Emergency Road Service (ERS) Call Volume Doubles Due to Cold Snap
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Preparing now for frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Chicago. Today AAA Chicago has averaged 250 calls per hour for emergency road service, well above normal levels for this time of year, which is about 100 calls p...
AARP Efforts for Safer Roads Hits a Bump in Illinois
Legislation Making it Easier to Take Nation's Most Successful Driver Safety Program Greeted with Opposition from Insurance Industry SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safer roads in Illinois has come down to a battle over discounts and access. AARP is pressing fo...
AB Volvo to Pay $7 Million Penalty for Kickback Payments to the Iraqi Government Under the U.N. Oil for Food Program
WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AB Volvo has agreed to pay a $7 million penalty as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding charges brought in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the U.N. Oil for Food program, Assistant Attor...
ABC's 20/20 Investigation Focuses on Bucks County Teenage Motorist Death Linked to 'Old' Firestone Tire Sold As New
Program to air 10 p.m., EST May 9, 2008 PHILADELPHIA, May 8, ABC's 20/20 is about to broadcast its investigation into the common but rarely publicized practice of selling old tires as new equipment. This potentially lethal aspect of tire merchandising has been linked to the 2002 dea...
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Vehicle Location Technology
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to a patent relating to vehicle location tech...
Accident Fund Wins National 'PMO of the Year' Award
LANSING, Mich., May 1 -- The Accident Fund Insurance Company of America's Innovation Planning Department has been named the 2008 PMO of the Year by the Center for Business Practices (CPB). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070827/CLM117LOGO ) The award, which will be...
Accuride Corporation and Chrome Shop Mafia Unveil Co-Branded Products at Mid America Trucking Show
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that it has joined with Chrome Shop Mafia to develop a line of co-branded products. The companies will unveil the products at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27. €œWe are very ex...
Accuride Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Benecor
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Benecor, Inc. Through the joint venture, the companies will focus on building a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (UREA) dispensing infrastructure. Engine and truck manufacturers have spen...
Action Versus Indifference
Most recently at one of the annual RV distributor shows, I had the opportunity to hear Paul D.
Acura Announces October Sales Results
RDX Posts Third Consecutive Month of Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Record October sales of the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV and strong MDX luxury SUV totals pushed Acura light-truck sales to a fifteenth consecutive record breaking month. October RDX sales of 1,937 units...
ACURA MDX
If you're looking for an example of the changes going on at Acura, look no farther than the all-new...
Acura to Report Service Information to Carfax
Automaker Backs Carfax Service Link Program, Encourages Dealer Participation CENTREVILLE, Va., April 29 -- Carfax today announced that Acura has joined the Carfax Service Link program. Service and maintenance information will be reported to Carfax for vehicles serviced by Acura deal...
Acxiom Finds Non-Luxury Hybrid Vehicles Attracting Luxury Consumers
DETROIT--Luxury consumers don€™t typically purchase a non-luxury vehicle - unless it€™s a hybrid version of that vehicle, an Acxiom Corporation study said today. But just because those consumers are taking a €œstep down€ from their normal...
Adicio to Offer IntelliChoice.com Car Ownership Data
CARLSBAD, Calif. CAMPBELL, Calif.--Adicio, Inc., the Internet€™s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, today announced an agreement with IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, to make IntelliC...
adNav Announces Ad Supported GPS and Travel Concierge
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--adNav, a GPS marketing solutions company, (http://www.adNavinc.com) announced today its upcoming launch of Boomerang, an ad supported mobile concierge system integrated with GPS navigation. adNav will showcase their product at CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment in ...
ADP Dealer Services Introduces Solution to Help Drive Online Revenue with ADP’s Business Online
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced the introduction of ADP€™s Business Online suite of solutions. One optional component of ADP€™s Business Online, ADP€™s Buy Online enables dealerships to...
Advance Auto Parts Launches Campus Car Care Program for College Students
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items is proudly teaming up with colleges and universities in Virginia and around the country to help educate college students on an essential subject that is learned ou...
Advance Auto Parts Names Charles Tyson Senior Vice President, Merchandising
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced Charles Tyson has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Merchandising. Mr. Tyson will be responsible for providing the ...
Advance Auto Parts to Present at the Bank of America Consumer Conference
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, will be presenting at the Bank of America Consumer Conference in New York City on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. A live bro...
Advanced Automotive Industry Trends and Technologies
SINGAPORE--The impact of urbanization is fuelling growth in alternative fuel vehicles such as electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The UK government-backed studies estimate the City of London to spend 1.2 billion on green vehicles in 2008. Join us as Mr. Sarwant Singh, Automotive Tra...
Advanced Copper-and-Brass Heat Exchangers Well Suited for Clean Diesel Passenger Vehicles
NEW YORK--The availability of new fuels and new exhaust treatment systems has ignited interest in diesel engines for passenger vehicles, SUV and light trucks. According to the International Copper Association, superior durability and high cooling efficiency make CuproBraze heat exch...
Advances in Automotive Infotainment Technologies Changing the Face of Automotive Infotainment
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Entertainment and the automobile have a rich history, and ever since the first commercial radios were introduced in the 1930s by Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, drivers have continually clamored for a variety of entertainment on the move. While today it is possi...
Advantage New Yorkers: Lexus Brings Virtual Open to Rockefeller Center
New Yorkers can participate in ultimate tennis experience for chance to win a one-year lease on a new Lexus IS F NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- As the world's professional tennis players vie for greatness at the US Open, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to share the experience at the Lex...
Adventure Reality Series "ODYSSEY: Driving around the World" Premieres in the UK
LONDON--Burgess Productions€™ new series titled, €œODYSSEY: Driving Around the World€ premieres this Fall on The Extreme Sports Channel (Sky 419, Virgin 527). Experience the true journey of life on the global road with a team of 7 young professiona...
Aero Luton joins Maxus chassis cab range
The MAXUS chassis cab range is expanding even further with the addition of a new Aero Luton which is to be seen for the first time at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show.
AETE Announces $1 Ethanol
HOUSTON--The Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc. (OTC:AETE) announced today its plans to produce ethanol for the U.S. market at less than $1 per gallon. AETE will refine biomass into fuel products using its exclusive technology. Most new automobiles built in the U.S. by Gener...
AfAm Motorsports Roundup
Read more about AfAm Motorsports Roundup
AFS Trinity XH-150 SUV to Be Featured in Demonstration of Plug-In Hybrids on the National Mall on Earth Day
First chance for the public to view and ride in 150 mpg Extreme Hybrid PHEVs to start at noon, April 20 WASHINGTON, April 18 -- AFS Trinity Power Corporation will conduct public ride-and-drive demonstrations of its Extreme Hybrid SUV, the XH-150, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Capital M...
AFS Trinity's 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV Starts Cross Country Earth Day Tour in San Francisco
Plans underway for commercial availability in two to three years SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 -- The 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV, the XH-150 introduced in January by AFS Trinity Power Corporation, starts a cross country tour here today to give Americans their first on-road look at wh...
AFS Trinity's Ricardo-built Extreme Hybrid Featured in Washington Earth Day Celebrations
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., April 22 -- Following the widespread publicity surrounding its debut at the North American International Auto Show, the XH-150(TM) Extreme Hybrid(TM), developed by AFS Trinity Power Corporation and built under contract by Ricardo, has recently concluded a tour...
After 18 years Mercedes-Benz is renewing its brand identity across all business units
C-Class Estate as first product with launch campaign in the new brand design Revised brand identity under the Mercedes star completes a more sharply focused Mercedes-Benz brand positioning Stuttgart €“ Mercedes-Benz has fundamentally revised its brand identity for all comm...
AIAM Member Company Vehicles Establish Exceptional Fuel Efficiency Standards in EPA-DOE Report
AIAM Member Vehicles Take Eight of Top 10 Spots in EPA-DOE Fuel Economy Ratings for 2008 Models Based on New Testing Methods ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The EPA and DOE recently released their annual report of the highest fuel economy vehicles for 2008 with AI...
AIG Agency Auto Offers New Jersey Drivers a New Choice for Auto Insurance
NEW YORK--AIG Agency Auto, a division of the personal lines property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), today announced it has entered the New Jersey marketplace to offer personal auto insurance to New Jersey drivers through independent ...
Air Command - Total Control of Your Airbag System from The Hoffman Group!
The Hoffman Group is pleased to announce the launch of our new Air Command web page! http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand To learn everything there is to know about the Air Command, go to http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand This email was sent to submit@theautochannel...
Air Products' Mobile Fueler Technology Showing Hydrogen's Capabilities in the University of Missouri-Rolla's Shuttle Bus Demonstration Program
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 19 -- University of Missouri-Rolla students returning to fall classes were presented with the opportunity to participate in the state's first-ever demonstration program featuring hydrogen as an alternative fuel to power campus shuttle bus services. Air Prod...
Airbiquity's VIAaq Technology Used by Ford SYNC
SEATTLE--Airbiquity Inc. today announced a contract with Ford Motor Company to provide its VIAaq Software as a Service offering to the automaker€™s SYNC in-vehicle communications system. Ford SYNC €“ developed with Microsoft €“ connects people and their...
Al & Ed's Autosound Partners With the Orange County Auto Show
Extraordinary Automotive Engineering And Innovative Vehicle Installation 'Collide' To Give Show-Goers The Complete Southern California Automotive Experience ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 1 -- In an effort to provide show-goers an automotive experience beyond the traditional show floor, Al ...
Alcan liefert Aluminiumbleche für den neuen Peugeot 308
PARIS, October 2 -- Alcan gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen PSA Peugeot Citron mit Aluminiumblechen fr die Motorhaube des neuen Peugeot 308 beliefern wird. Peugeot wird im Jahre 2008 voraussichtlich 350.000 Fahrzeuge der 308-Baureihe produzieren. Damit ist es das meistproduzie...
Alcantara Now Available in Select 2008 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
Luxurious Interior Material Combines Function and Style NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- Alcantara(R), the luxury car interior material, will now be available in a number of new 2008 automobiles from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. Since its introduction to the U.S. market nearly two years ago, Alcan...
Alcoa and Yutong Bus Co., China's Leading Bus Producer, to Build Eco-Friendly, Aluminum Intensive Buses for 2008 Olympics
BEIJING PITTSBURGH--Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Company, Ltd, and Alcoa announced today the formation of a partnership to apply world-class structural design, materials and manufacturing technologies to develop a new generation of energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly buses for China...
Alfa 8C Spider, a global preview
Debuting at Geneva showroom is the captivating Alfa 8C Spider. Like the Alfa 8C Competizione, the Gran Turismo which received resounding global praise the new discovery will be produced in a limited edition run of 500.
Alfa Romeo Mi.To: World Premiere
With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of Alfa aficionados the most compact sports car ever.
Alfa Romeo Out to Win Younger Men's Hearts
By Gilles Castonguay MILAN (Reuters) - Pity the Alfa Romeo. Despite its status as an icon of Italian style and speed, its sales are mediocre, it struggles to exceed a one percent market share in its main European market, and it is losing money. Even though it has had the culture of ...
All Green Zero X Dirt Bike to Debut at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
- Zero Motorcycles Featured In the Green Power Prix-View - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 15 -- Zero Motorcycles, Inc., North America's premier electric motorcycle manufacturer, will be making their official debut at the 2008 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 18th-20th in Long Beach...
All in the ingredients
For Cherry, low pressure injection molding produces robust Hall effect sensors for use in off-highway vehicles.
All-new 2009 Dodge Journey Crossover Wins 'Family Car of Texas' Award
- 2009 Dodge Journey takes a top award at the Texas Auto Writers Association Spring Challenge - Award reinforces Dodge's leadership in design, family friendly features and innovative technology FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named th...
All-new 2009 Dodge Journey Earns Top Safety Ratings in U.S. Government's Crash Tests
- Five-star Front- and Side-Impact Ratings Accentuate Chrysler LLC's Commitment to Safety and Security - Dodge Journey Offers More Than 35 Safety and Security Features AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey earned 5-star ratings for driver- and front-pa...
All-New 2009 Dodge Journey Mid-size Crossover Provides Room to Grow
-- Segment-defining crossover delivers versatility, safety, child friendliness, loads of storage, cargo and seating flexibility, as well as all-weather driving capability -- With a bold, sporty design, new fun-to-drive Journey continues Dodge brand's global expansion -- Innovative f...
All-New 2009 Honda Fit to Make World Debut at New York International Auto Show
Pilot prototype and FCX Clarity also set to make New York debut NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that its all-new Honda Fit will debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The current Fit has been a tremendous success for Honda wi...
All-New 2009 Traverse is First Chevrolet Vehicle To Offer Award-Winning XM NavTraffic Service
XM's real-time traffic navigation service is unveiled as 2009 Traverse feature at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- XM announced that the all-new 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, unveiled today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, will be the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer XM NavTra...
All-New 2009 TSX to Debut at New York International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2008: Acura announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second gen...
All-New BMW M3 Earns Popular Mechanics Award
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssyst...
All-new Honda Accord for Europe
Honda announced the all-new Accord for Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the D-segment, Honda€™s all-new Accord saloon and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent ...
All-New Hyundai Genesis Coupe: a New Benchmark for Affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, the new benchmark for affordable 300-horsepower sport coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport coupe featuring two performan...
All-new Kuga is latest Ford model to gain "Allergy Tested Interior" Seal of Approval
The stylish and charismatic Kuga is the seventh Ford model to receive the certificate, joining the Ka, Focus (including the Coup-Cabriolet), C-MAX, S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo. Ford vehicles are the first in the world to have passed these stringent TV standards.
All-new Mazda Atenza and Mazda Taiki to Debut at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show
- New Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid also exhibited - TOKYO - October 2, 2007: The all-new Mazda Atenza - soon to be introduced in Japan, the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a next-generation rotary engine, the new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a series of future-orient...
All-new Mazda2 and Mazda5 for the Chinese Market on Display at the 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show
pTokyo, Japan, Nov 12, 2007; Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the all-new Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) and the Mazda5 (Mazda Premacy) at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2007, which will be held in Guangdong province from Monday, November 19, through Monday, November 26, 2007...
All-New Mazda2 Wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award
- Prestigious global award recognizes the world's best car - HIROSHIMA, Japan, March 20 -- The Mazda2 is the 2008 World Car of the Year (WCOTY). From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced today (Thu...
All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
Plus Major Announcement Regarding Toyota Fuel Cell Development Program TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and also make a major announcement regarding Toy...
ALLDATAdiy.com Now Includes Honda and Acura
ELK GROVE, Calif., March 28, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Honda(r) and Acura(r) factory information to ALLDATA(r)diy.com. ALLDATAdiy.com now provides automotive enthusiasts with access to the most complete collection of original equipme...
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Appeal Vermont Court Decision on Emissions
WASHINGTON October 5, 2007; Reuters reported that major U.S. and overseas auto manufacturers on Friday appealed a Vermont court decision that upheld a stringent vehicle emissions law and handed a victory to states trying to regulate greenhouse gases. The Alliance of Automobile Manuf...
AllSAFE Urges Continued Research on Ethanol (E20) Impacts, Urges Safety as a Priority
AllSAFE cautions more evaluation needed on E20 compatibility with and potential harm on the 240 million conventional vehicles and products in use today in the U.S. WASHINGTON, March 12 -- AllSAFE, a group representing manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, marine manufacturers, s...
AllstateGarage.com Helps Bikers Get Out of the Garage and Onto the Road
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--The Tail of the Dragon has 318 twists and turns in just 11 miles, making it one of the most famous and challenging motorcycle rides in the United States. Straddling the North Carolina/Tennessee state line for more than 30 miles, this route takes riders into the cri...
Almost Half of UK In-Car Smokers Will Ignore New Highway Code Rule
LONDON - October 15, 2007: Although over 3 million* UK motorists have had accidents, near misses or lapses in concentration as a result of in-car smoking distractions, a staggering 45 per cent of motorists who smoke questioned in a study by esure car insurance will ignore the new ru...
Alternative Fuel Cells Industry Analyzes the Emergence of Alternative Fuel and How They Are Being Used in Vehicles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68596) has announced the addition of €œMarket Analysis €“ Alternative Fuel Cells Industry€ to their offering. Alternative fuels include ethanol, natural gas, propane, hyd...
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Nat'l Conference Program: Focus is on Funding, Fueling & Fleets
New 2008 Conference Logo For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels Vehicles National Conference Program Announced Focus is on Funding, Fueling and Fleets Las Vegas, NV - January 4, 2008 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi)...
AltWheels Festival Announces 2007 "Green Pioneer" Award Winners
http://www.altwheels.org/ Creating a Sustainable Transportation Energy Vision for the 21st Century www.AltWheels.org http://www.altwheels.org/ For Immediate Release Contacts: Event Founder: Alison Sander 617-868-1582 mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%253cInfo@AltWheels.org%253e info@al...
AMANDA AMANN
Best known for hosting 'Stylefest' and the 'NHRA Xplod Compact Racing Series' on ESPN2, Amanda Aman...
Amateur Photographers, Car Buffs: Enter to Win Prizes at The NAIAS 2008 Photo Contest Sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is proud to announce the second annual Photo Contest sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, visitors with a camera and an auto show ticket will be able to attend the show an hour early (8 a.m.)...
America Has Spoken, Greatest Unsung Heroes Revealed
Finalists Named in 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards Celebrity Judges To Now Select Top Four Winners; Grand Award Winner will be Named March 19 in New York City IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- For the past nine weeks hundreds of thousands of members of the American public have been castin...
America Selects Orono Resident Matthew Sanford as One of the Nation's Top Hometown Heroes
Mind Body Solutions Founder, Sanford, Who Is Revolutionizing the Rehabilitation Process, Reaches Finals of 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards Celebrity Judges Will Select and Unveil Top Four Winners March 19 at Volvo for life Awards Ceremony in New York; One Hero Will Receive a Volvo ...
American 'Speedking' Russ Wicks Sets New World Speed Record
Wicks Achieves 244.9 Miles Per Hour in Dodge Charger Stock Car Enhanced with Autodesk Technology BONNEVILLE, Utah, Oct. 10 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Russ Wicks, who holds World Speed Records of more than 200 miles per hour on both land and water, has set a new stock car...
American Automation Technologies, Inc. Launches Breakthrough Towing System
The Automated Safety Hitch(TM) Revolutionizes Transportation of Trailers and RV's COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Groundbreaking towing technology will be unveiled this week at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio when American Automation Technologies, Inc. launches ...
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
DETROIT, April 25 -- American Axle Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2008. First Quarter 2008 results -- First quarter sales of $587.6 million -- Net loss of $27.0 million, or $0.52 ...
American Axle plans to expand in Asia
Even as Richard E. Dauch reaches a tentative agreement with the UAW after a bitter three-month strike, the CEO of American Axle #38; Manufacturing Holdings Inc. is beefing up in Asia. American Axle is heavily dependent on the North American market. That has left the company sensitiv...
American Green Holdings; Ethanol Reformer Makes Fuel Consumption Breakthrough
CRANE, Mo.--American Green Holdings CEO Dale Wiley announced today that Crane, Missouri-based American Green Holdings has brought to market the Ethanol Reformer„. The Ethanol Reformer is a patent-pending technology that processes ethanol in stationary engines in a much more eff...
American Honda Reports an Increase in April Sales
Honda Division posts an April record with individual records from Fit, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V TORRANCE, Calif., May 5 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted an April sales result of 135,180 vehicles, a decrease of 1.3 percent over April 2007 sales of 126,419 vehicles, on a ...
American Red Cross Recognizes Toyota USA for Lead Contribution to the California Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Toyota announced today that it will be donating $2 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California wildfires. This is one of the largest financial gifts the Red Cross has received for the California wildfi...
American Stock Exchange Lists the Common Stock of Ener1, Inc.
NEW YORK, May 8 -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today lists the common stock of Ener1, Inc. under the ticker symbol HEV. Ener1, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of advanced, high-performance safe lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for hybrid electric veh...
Americans Believe Japanese Competition Pressures U.S. Automakers to Offer Fuel Efficient Cars
WASHINGTON--Americans credit competition with Japanese automakers for €œgreener€ automobile options, according to a national poll released today. Japanese automakers were first to make environmentally friendly automobiles widely available in the U.S. market, and...
Americans Go Three Shades Greener in 16 Months
CHICAGO--Driven by increased environmental awareness, Americans are quickly moving to the greener end of the spectrum. Latest findings from Mintel, a leading market research company, reveal that over one-third of adults (36%) claim to €œregularly€ buy green prod...
Americans Invited to Tune In and Vote for Their Favorite Tuned Out Finalist
- Four Finalists Have Been Named in the Dodge Brand's 'Are You Tuned Out?' Contest - Consumers Invited to Vote for the Most 'Tuned Out' Finalist Online at www.DodgeRUTunedOut.com - One Lucky Car Enthusiast Will Win an All-New 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29 -- F...
Americans' Pessimistic View of Accident Prevention Poses Hurdle to Reducing Injuries, Survey Says
Poll Shows Nearly 1 in 3 Believe Nothing Can Be Done 2 to 1 Rank Accidental Injury Over Crime as Greatest Risk to Well-Being CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- Nearly one in every three Americans believes nothing can be done to prevent accidental injuries, posing a major obstacle to national effor...
Amerigon Climate Control Seat System to be Featured in New 2009 Jaguar XF Mid-Size Sports Sedans
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system will be offered...
Amerityre Successfully Completes FMVSS Testing on Its Arcus(R) Polyurethane Run-Flat Tire Design
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Nov. 12 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane elastomer tire technologies, today announced that its Arcus(R) run-flat tire design has successfully completed all testing requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 139....
AMG At Forty
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new company's own words, made of enginee...
Amplify Sports and Entertainment Signs Jeep as the Official Automobile Partner of U.S. National Whitewater Center 2008 Adventure Racing Series
NEW YORK, March 26 -- Amplify Sports and Entertainment, LLC (www.ampfirm.com), experts in property representation, sponsorship sales, activation, and measurement analysis, has signed Jeep as the title sponsor of the Adventure Racing Series held at the U.S. National Whitewater Center...
AMSOIL Introduces Signature Series Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil
SUPERIOR, Wis.--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wisc. has introduced a premiere motor oil with a new, personal image. New Signature Series 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil replaces Series 2000 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil and offers even greater performance. Supplemented with a proprietary ashless a...
AMSOIL Teams Up with Injen to ProduceCo-Branded Diesel Intake Systems
SUPERIOR, Wis.--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wisc. has announced the launch of a new line of co-branded Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow series Diesel Air Intake Systems featuring the innovative patent pending Variable Induction Technology, Diesel Power-Box and a dry media Ea nano-fiber technolo...
An Electric Vehicle Dream
Washington DC November 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley start-up with 250 employees, is aiming to make the ultimate green car. Maybe you heard that celebrities like George Clooney and Matt Damon already have put down deposits on the $98,000 ...
An Inside First Look At The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com Wondering what the interior of the forthcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class looks like? Wonder no more. The industrious spy photographer of Auto Express recently captured an undisguised view of the new model's interior, revealing precisely what to expec...
An Ode to a Ford - Upgrade composition for the new Ford Focus II by Loder1899
True to Ford's advertising slogan the new Ford Focus is music for the eyes the Bavarian tuner Loder1899 has composed a melodious accessory line for the aesthetic Ford Focus. Loder1899 gives its magic touch to the latest Ford success story. Loder1899 celebrates the Focus fastback lim...
Analysis of the US Motorcycle Market which Covers New Touring, Custom and Sportster Motorcycles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85967) has announced the addition of Snapshots US Motorcycles 2008 to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots US Motorcycles 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, 5 years of hi...
Announcing Zibe.com, the Powerful Car Shopping Website Driven by eBizAutos, Is Free to All Auto Dealers
LAS VEGAS--eBizAutos (www.ebizautos.com), the leading innovator of online marketing solutions for automotive dealers has announced free enrollment for Zibe.com (www.zibe.com), the company€™s media rich consumer site that utilizes nationally competitive keywords to drive on...
Annual Growth of Diesel Light-Vehicle Demand
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Annual growth of diesel light-vehicle demand in Eastern Europe, Asia and North America combined is projected to surpass growth in Western Europe by the early part of the next decade, according to the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Forecasti...
Another BMW Brand?
FRANKFURT Sep 27, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW AG may add a fourth brand under a new strategy that Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer is presenting to the German carmaker's supervisory board, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung paper reported. Without citing the source of its infor...
Another Knowledgeable TACH Reader Remarks on "Let Them Eat Cake"
Dear Mr. Gordon, I read with interest, your article, Let them eat cake and share your concern about the conscience and awareness of the buying public, to the impending energy crisis that awaits us all. The installation rate of diesel engines in North American cars is limited to a fe...
Another Record Breaking Year for Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Volunteers
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 2/3/2008 For Immediate Release February - 2008 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Another Record Breaking Year for Museum Volunteers! Volunteers Break 2006 Numbers.15,674 Hours Donated to the Museum...
Anything Brands Online, Inc. Acquires Anything RV, Inc., a Leading Online Supplier of RV and Recreational Products
TUCSON, Ariz., April 30 -- Anything Brands Online, Inc. (ABOL), (Pink Sheets: ANYT) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Anything RV, Inc. (ARV) (http://www.anythingrv.com/) a Wyoming Corporation that is an Online Business serving commercial and retail RV and rec...
AppOne and Payless Car Sales Form Strategic Alliance
BATON ROUGE, La.--AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, and Payless Car Sales, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to provide Payless Car Sales dealers access to the AppOne platform, the leading Internet-based risk mitigation tool for independent auto dealers. T...
Appreciating the yellow bus
The mission of any trade publication is to help connect customers with solutions (through articles as well as ads) that will help them meet the challenges they face in their particular industry.
April is National Car Care Month -- A Good Time to Take Control of Your Gas Expenses
BETHESDA, Md., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April is National Car Care Month, the time of year to focus on taking better care of your second largest investment. Especially now, with record high gas prices, regular vehicle maintenance is even more important as it can increase ...
Arch Coal Mining Operation, Employees Featured in New Dodge TV Ads
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26 -- Arch Coal, Inc. today announced that its Canyon Fuel Company's Skyline mine and several local employees are featured in a new set of television advertisements for the Dodge brand and its Dodge Ram 2500. Our underground mines in Utah and Colorado depend on Dodg...
Argonne Tests Validate BMW Hydrogen 7 Emissions Below SULEV
ARGONNE, Ill., March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Independent tests conducted by engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory on a BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel demonstration vehicle have found that the car's hydrogen-powered engine surpasses the super-...
Argonne, DOT Open Transportation Research, Computing Center
Computer simulations of traffic jams, stresses on infrastructure, vehicle crash tests possible ARGONNE, Ill., March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Research and Innovative Tech...
ArvinMeritor Announces New Monthly Commodity Surcharge
Company Taking Necessary Actions to Offset Surging Steel and Energy Prices TROY, Mich., May 13 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported that it plans to initiate a new commodity surcharge starting June 1, 2008. As a result of the sudden and extraordinary surges in the price of steel, en...
ArvinMeritor Announces Plan to Spin Off Light Vehicle Systems Business to Shareholders
TROY, Mich., May 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to spin off its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business to ArvinMeritor shareholders, with the Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business remaining with ArvinMeritor. The plan to sep...
ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
TROY, Mich., April 30 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors, at a meeting held on April 25, 2008, at its corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable June 9, 2008, to holders of...
ArvinMeritor Reports Higher Profits for Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2008
Company Announces Strong Quarter Despite Industry Headwinds in North America TROY, Mich., April 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2008. Highlights for Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 -- Sales of $1.8 billion - approximat...
ArvinMeritor Starts Production at New Facility in Romania
ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today the start of production at a new Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) facility in Salonta, Romania. This new plant, which occupies approximately 5,400 square metres of manufacturing space, will supply window regulators, cables, latches and actuators directl...
As Cold Weather and Holiday Season Arrives, Auto Thieves Become Active
Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority Issues Reminder to Drivers MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shopping for holiday gifts, gathering for holiday parties and trips to visit with family and friends -- are the activities that fill calendars during the holiday sea...
As Oil Reaches All-Time Record of $100/Barrel, Alliance Says Energy Efficiency is Key Part of Response
WASHINGTON--As oil surged today above $100 a barrel for the first time, the Alliance to Save Energy emphasized energy efficiency as a quick, important, and effective tool to combat higher gasoline and home heating oil prices. €œFrom the behavior of consumers to formulation...
As You Steer, Fear the Deer: Tomorrow marks start of two-week peak collision season
ERIE, Pa., Oct. 31 -- Each year, deer-vehicle crashes cause deaths, injuries and damages, and early November is the most dangerous time of all. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) Based upon claims information collected and analyzed by Erie Insurance since...
Asbury Automotive Group Names Craig T. Monaghan Incoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive

NEW YORK, April 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Craig T. Monaghan has been named incoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Monaghan will replace J. Gordon Smith e...
Asbury Automotive Group Reports First Quarter Financial Results
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter was $11.2 million, or $0...
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, April 14 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 24, 2008. Senior management, including Charles R. O...
Ask the Experts: New Jersey Consumers Go Used Car Shopping with Carfax
FLEMINGTON, N.J.--Vehicle history experts from Carfax will be in Flemington, N.J. this weekend to lend used car shoppers a helping hand. Carfax joins Flemington Car and Truck Country Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 €“ 6 and again on Monday, Oct. 8 for the dealership€™...
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces First Policy in Arizona
ATLANTA--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM), an Atlanta based insurance holding company with operations in the Southeastern Southwestern United States announced today that AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company wrote its first auto insurance policy in the state of Arizona. Whil...
Aston Martin announces partnership with Magna Steyr
Aston Martin has today announced a partnership with automotive specialists Magna Steyr which will see the company#8217;s four-door Rapide built at a dedicated facility in Graz in Austria.
Aston Martin Selects Premier Financial Services as Exclusive Lease Company
Strategic Alliance Provides Aston Martin Dealers a More Effective Lease Program WOODBURY, Conn., May 6 -- Premier Financial Services (PFS), the industry leader in highline, exotic and vintage auto leasing, announced today it had reached an agreement with British sports car manufactu...
ASUS Wraps up Four Prestigious 2008 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards
Hi, A very good day to you. This is with reference to ASUS Technologies: ASUS Wraps up Four Prestigious 2008 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards ASUS Internet Radio, Eee PC, R50A UMPC, and P527 Cell Phone Earn Top Honors. The Consumer Electronics Show's Innov...
At 2.6 Million Miles, Irv Gordon and His Historic Volvo Roll On
Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800 IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23 -- With 2.6 million miles on his record-breaking, shiny red 1966 Volvo P1800, 67-year-old Irv Gordon is now aiming to achieve a near impossible mileston...
ATA Projects Record-High Fuel Expenses for Trucking in 2008
ARLINGTON, Va.--The American Trucking Associations announced today that it is projecting a record high diesel fuel bill in 2008. ATA said the trucking industry will spend $135 billion on fuel in 2008, based on current fuel price forecasts. This marks a $22 billion increase over the ...
ATC-Onlane Announces Name Change to OPENLANE
MENLO PARK, Calif.--ATC-Onlane, Inc., the leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that the Company€™s shareholders and board of directors approved a company name change to OPENLANE, Inc. eff...
ATERAS Successfully Completes the Policy Number Expansion Project for Progressive
DALLAS, May 13 -- ATERAS announced today that the Policy Number Expansion Project for Claims IT Systems at Progressive using DB-Shuttle(TM) Enterprise Change capabilities has been a success! The purpose of the project was to use a standard automated method to identify and change the...
Attention RV Owners:If You're One of the Millions of RVers Who Travel With Your Pet, Relax, They're Protected, Too
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Do you travel with your dog or cat when RVing? Is your pet not just a companion, but a member of your family? You€™re not alone. Most of the 8 million RVers €“ according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association €“ bring p...
ATTIK'S Strategic, Tactical Cross-Media Campaign Introduces Lexus IS F as Breakthrough Performer
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2008 -- Together with Lexus, global creative and brand-engineering agency ATTIK (http://www.attik.com/) today detailed the multifaceted marketing campaign which has positioned the 2008 Lexus IS F luxury high-performance sedan, which arrived in dealer showroom...
ATX Announces Open Platform for Connected Mobile Devices
New Pinnacle(SM) Platform Designed to Rapidly Deploy a Broad Service Menu for Users On The Go DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1, 2008 -- ATX Group, the world's largest independent telematics services provider to the automotive industry, announced today the launch of Pinnacle(SM), an...
ATX Forum at SAE to Focus on Shifts in Marketing for Generation Y
Generation Y Wants Unbundled Telematics Option, Seeks Parents' Influence In Vehicle Purchases DETROIT, April 8, 2008 -- How today's teens and twenty-somethings (also known as Generation Y or the Millennial Generation) will change the way automobiles are made, marketed, serviced and ...
ATX Presentation to CeBIT Will Explore Value of Extending Telematics Services From Vehicles to Portable Navigation Devices
DUSSELDORF, Germany, March 5 -- The emerging connection of personal portable navigation devices to telematics services traditionally provided through embedded vehicle systems will be the focus of a presentation by ATX Vice President Shiva Kalisetty at Navigation Day @ CeBIT 2008, th...
ATX, Mercedes-Benz to Seek Separate Paths into Telematics Future
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 2 -- ATX Group, the world's largest independent, international telematics services provider to the automotive industry, announced today that its nearly decade-old relationship in telematics with Mercedes-Benz in North America will conclude for new subs...
Auction Network Teams with Dan Kruse Classics for Live Webcast of One of Nation's Top Classic Collector Car Auctions
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas--For more than 35 years, car lovers have grabbed their keys and headed to Fredericksburg for the Hill Country Classic Collector Car Auction. On March 14 and 15, all they have to do is reach for their mouse. For the first time in the event€™s history, ...
Auction123 and Swapalease.com Announce 2008 NADA Promotion
CINCINNATI, Jan. 16 -- Auction123 Inc. and Swapalease.com announce that they will join forces to offer a valuable promotional package to dealers at the 2008 NADA Convention. The promotion will offer dealers unprecedented savings on a powerful new combination of Auction123.com's inve...
Audi A3 3.2 S line
The first thing you're going to think upon seeing the Audi A3 is that it's basically a Rabbit weari...
Audi A3 TDI(Diesel) 40+ MPG Clubsport Quattro Concept
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro (concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wrther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand...
Audi A5, R8 To Be Imported To China Early Next Year
SHANGHAI - November 3, 2007: Audi A5 and R8 will be imported to Chinese market in the first quarter next year, said An Shihao, General Manager of FAW-Volkswagen Audi Sales Department. He said that the Audi A5 and R8 will be priced at 300,000 yuan ($40,187) to 850,000 yuan ($113,863)...
Audi A6 Quattro AT6 Review
AUDI A6 3.2 QUATTRO AT6 We love our quattros on the slippery stuff. Introduced in 1980, quattro was one of the first mass market permanent all-wheel-drive systems. With every generation the system gets even better. This makes two years in a row that we€™ve had one as our w...
Audi Among Safety Leaders in the U.S.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- The current line-up of Audi vehicles sold in the United States are some of the safest according to results from tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Recent...
Audi at the AMI in Leipzig: a spectacular array of premiers
A spectacular array of premiers awaits visitors to the Audi booth at the 2008 AMI in Leipzig from April 5-13. The Audi booth is located in Hall 1 of the Leipziger Messe exhibition center. The focus is on the German premiers of the new Audi A4 Avant, the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the Audi Q...
Audi Fashion Preview Presents with Silvia Tcherassi
MIAMI - October 8, 2007: Renowned fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi has opened the new Audi Fashion Preview Presents yearly series in which Audi intends to promote Latin American designers in the United States. Tcherassi, an Audi Ambassador in her native Colombia, debuted her Spring...
Audi Launches TDI Initiative In The USA
INGOLSTADT, Germany - October 18, 2007: Audi is launching its TDI initiative on the North American market. As early as next year, Audi will be putting the cleanest diesel engine in the world into production in the USA virtually in parallel to its launch in Europe: the 3.0 TDI with u...
Audi Launches the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience - VIDEO ENHANCED
SONOMA, Calif., April 29, 2008 €“ Audi of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience based at the Audi Forum Sonoma at Infineon Raceway in California. Created by Audi and its strategic partner, Emotive, the Audi Sportscar Experience is a...
Audi Leads Effort to 'Optimized' CO2 Routes
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 -- Audi Engineers at the company's California Electronic Research Labs believe that the next step in reducing carbon dioxide emissions will come through connected vehicles. Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing, Audi AG, announced today at th...
Audi of America Brings the Issue of Efficient Fuel Technologies to the Nation's Leading Women's Conference
- Audi serves as Official Automotive Sponsor of Annual Event hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver - Audi to host 'Living Green' panel and educate women of fuel-efficient lifestyle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- In an effort to bring the i...
Audi of America Named Official Automotive Sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 26 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that it is the official automotive sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team. The partnership includes sponsorship of both the Team and key U.S. events. Building on Audi's global commitment to skiing, as the title sponsor of t...
Audi of America Reports Increased Sedan Sales in April
A4 and A6 sales outpace expectations AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of April totaling 7,730, a decrease of 4.6% from last year's record figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compar...
Audi Plans to Sell 200,000 Vehicles in China By 2015
SHANGHAI - October 9, 2007: Audi plans to raise its sales target in Chinese market from the current 82,000 units to 200,000 by 2010, the company's chief marketing officer, Ralph Weyler said yesterday. Weyler's plan is based on rapid growth of Audi's presence in Chinese market over t...
Audi Production Successfully Launched in India
€ Indian market vital to Audi€™s growth strategy € First locally assembled Audi A6 cars received by Indian customers € Audi to invest around 30 million euros by 2015 € Assembly of the new Audi A4 to follow starting in late 2008 MUMBAI/INGOLSTADT - J...
Audi Q7
At a glance, it's easy to assume that Audi's rugged, SUV-like allroad wagon has gotten a lot taller...
Audi R8 & Bergdorf Goodman Auction the Ultimate Holiday Gift
Hi- Can't figure out what to buy your loved one for the holidays? For the first time ever, Audi of America will auction an exclusively designed 2008 Audi R8 through the renowned Bergdorf Goodman 2007 Holiday catalogue. The Audi R8 was released in the United States just two months ag...
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans - Outstanding torque for the top class
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8.
Audi Sets U.S. Sales Record
- Audi sales during 2007 top 93,500, up 3.8% - Audi dealers increased sales in key markets - Three all-new vehicles aided Audi's growth: Audi TT, S5 and R8 - Audi CPO sales highest ever - More all-new vehicles and technology coming in 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Audi of Amer...
Audi wins European Inventor of the Year 2008
The European Patent Office has named AUDI AG European Inventor of the Year. The honor is bestowed on companies whose ideas have made significant contributions to Europe's economic growth and competitiveness. Audi was recognized for the invention of Audi Space Frame technology (ASF).
Audi: Most successful fiscal year of all time
In the 2007 fiscal year, AUDI AG once again achieved record figures for production, vehicle sales, revenue and profit.
Audrey Takacs of R. L. Polk & Co. Accepted to Leadership Detroit Class XXIX
DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- Audrey Takacs, Vice President, Strategic Markets at R. L. Polk Co., was among the 65 professionals selected to participate in Leadership Detroit's Class XXIX. Leadership Detroit is the Detroit Regional Chamber's premier leadership development and training progr...
Audubon and Toyota Announce Five-Year Alliance to Promote Conservation Action and Grow Leaders of Tomorrow
Leading Names From Corporate and Conservation Worlds Join to Engage New Audiences NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Audubon Society and Toyota today launched TogetherGreen, a nationwide Audubon program to fund conservation projects, train environmental leade...
Aura Receives Order for 1,000 AuraGen Generators to be Used in Hybrid Vehicles
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that it received an order for AuraGen generators from Azure Dynamics Corporation (€œAzure€) (TSX: AZD LSE: ADC) a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for com...
Authentic Porsche from "The Sopranos" Auctioned for $100,000 at Agassi Grand Slam Children's Charity
ATLANTA--Two lucky Sopranos fans' lives just got a lot spicier. Their winning bid at the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 12th Annual Grand Slam for Children landed the actual Porsche Cayenne SUV Carmela Soprano drove through the streets of her New Jersey suburb on the hit drama...
Auto Advertising Mix and On-Line Functionality Must Evolve to Meet Car Shopper Needs
ATLANTA--Where are the cars I want? What€™s the gas mileage? How reliable are those cars? These are the questions consumers are asking when they shop for cars and overwhelmingly they are turning to the Internet to find the answers, according to a new research study of new-...
Auto Burglars Shop Unattended Motor Vehicles This Holiday
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way -- by stealing your gifts, purse, wallet, packages or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside your vehicle. Every 2 1/2 minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas with its contents stolen. Ob...
Auto Club Offers 10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Teen Drivers Safe
First Annual National Teen Driver Safety Week Is October 15-20 LOS ANGELES, CA Oct 15, 2007; The Automobile Club of Southern California urges parents of teenage drivers and soon-to-be drivers to improve their teens' safety by heeding tips from AAA's new list of Ten Things Parents Ca...
Auto Dealers Issue Statement in Support of EPA Ruling That Denies Calif. Waiver
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) fully supports EPA's recognition that any regulation of motor vehicle greenhouse gases should be done at the federal, not state, level. By acknowledging the global nature of greenhouse gases, EPA correctly determined that no 'compel...
Auto Europe Launches Chauffeur Driven Car Rental in China
LONDON, April 15 -- - http://www.auto-europe.co.uk Auto Europe has added China to its extensive list of 6,000 plus car hire destinations across the world, but this latest addition has a twist! In respect of the fact that only holders of a Chinese driving license are allowed to drive...
Auto Manufacturers, Dealers to Stress Importance of Single, National Fuel Economy Standard in Briefing
WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, American International Automobile Dealers Association, Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, and the National Automobile Dealers Association will host a briefing for members of...
Auto Media: Student Teams Show Off 'Green' Vehicles at LA Ride and Drive
Opportunity for Comparison Drives of Collegiate Advanced Technology Vehicles Equipped with Biodiesel, Ethanol and Hydrogen WHAT: General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy will host a media ride and drive event featuring vehicles from the collegiate engineering competition Cha...
Auto Mercury-Recovery Programs Up and Running in All 50 States
News for Release: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Auto Mercury-Recovery Programs Up and Running in All 50 States *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - Sept. 27, 2007) Mercury air emissions will continue to...
Auto Show of the Palm Beaches Returns for Second Run
PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 1 -- After a successful debut last year, the Auto Show of the Palm Beaches presented by Northwood University returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center December 6 - 9, 2007. The inaugural four-day exhibition last year attracted nearly 25,000 people wit...
Auto Window Film Increases Safety in Side-Impact Collisions
ST. LOUIS, October 9 -- - LLumar(R) Safety Film Test Yields Dramatic Results For years, car owners have turned to security window film for solar protection and to deter smash and grab theft. Now they can add another important reason to install LLumar(R) safety film to their vehicles...
Autoadapt Driving Controls with exclusive Scandinavian design, comfortable, effective and easy to use
To the Editor. Here is news for immediate publishing of importance to your readers. Autoadapt Driving Controls with exclusive Scandinavian design are comfortable, effective and easy to use. Best Regards Autoadapt info-department, press@autoadapt.se AUTOADAPT AQUIRES FINNISH TURVAX &...
Autobytel and The CAR Group Agree to Marketing Alliance to Further Enhance Online Business
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, and The CAR (Conant Auto Retail) Group, one of the nation€™s largest privately owned automotive groups, have agreed to make available a new Autobytel online referral program to The C...
Autodelta announces the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C Q-Tronic
Autodelta now makes Q-Tronic 6-speed automatic transmission available to its bespoke Brera J5 3.2 C conversion, widening further its high-performance range based on the Alfa Romeo Brera sports car.
Autoliv Invests in New Crash Test Technology in Japan
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety, has recently installed a state-of-the-art test facility in Tskuba, North of Tokyo, in order to support the continued business growth in the important Japanese market. The investme...
Automaker Impacted Differently by U.S. CAFE Rules
Washington DC April 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mercedes' cars would have to achieve better average fuel economy than Toyota's. BMW's light trucks would have to get 4 mpg more than those built by General Motors. These are among the startling outcomes projected for t...
Automakers pump up models with diesel power
DETROIT January 20, 2008; €” Chris Woodyard writing for USA TODAY reported that diesel fuel costs an average 38 cents a gallon more than gasoline, isn't available at every filling station, and in the past, has been associated with engines that clatter and smoke. But none o...
Automakers Respond to New Nationwide Fuel Economy Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers: Congress has set an aggressive, single, nationwide standard and automakers are prepared to meet that challenge. This proposal represents an important mile marke...
Automakers, Suppliers, Universities Receive U.S. Government Grant to Develop Leading-Edge Engine-Manufacturing Technology
News Conference to be Held Monday, October 22 What: Dwight Carlson, chairman and CEO of Coherix Inc., of Ann Arbor, Mich., and founder of Powertrain Engineering Manufacturing Alliance, known as PEMAlliance, will announce that a new organization of auto manufacturers, suppliers and ...
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Reveals 2008 All-Stars Winners
LOS ANGELES--AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America€™s leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the winners of its 2008 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars Awards, delivering an exclusive selection of vehicles at the top of their class. €œThis year€™s ...
Automobile Sectors Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities for Electronic Chemicals in Europe
LONDON--With printed circuit boards (PCB€™s) experiencing reduced demand in many industrial applications as a result of being overtaken by newer and more advanced technologies, it is not surprising that the electronic chemicals market is facing a similar situation consider...
Automotive Career Month Kicks Off in April
MCLEAN, Va., March 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At a time when the U.S. economy is sputtering and automakers are downsizing, the nation's new-car and truck dealers have a positive story to tell about the thousands of well-paying jobs currently available at dealerships across the co...
Automotive Engineering International Names General Motors' SUV Hybrids Best Engineered Vehicles of 2008
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Readers and editors of SAE International's Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine crown General Motors' Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and GMC Yukon Hybrid as 2008's Best Engineered Vehicles. General Motors has significantly ...
Automotive Executive Joins Azure Dynamics' Board of Directors
OAK PARK, Michigan, April 17 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD LSE: ADC) (Azure or the Company) a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today the appointment of James C. Gouin to its Board of Directors, subject to nor...
Automotive Exterior Trim Manufacturer JAC Products Announces Plant Consolidation Plan
PONTIAC, Mich., April 16 -- Steve Morrey, President and CEO of JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of functional automotive exterior trim, announced today that the company will consolidate their manufacturing operations to improve productivity to meet the requirements ...
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Inductees
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Eight individuals representing automotive racing, design, manufacturing, the aftermarket and management have been selected for induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The Inductee class of 2008 includes Paul V. Galvin, Robert W. Galvin, Phil Hill, Bob Irvin...
Automotive Hall of Fame Offers Half-Price Admission Through Year-End
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31 -- To culminate a year-long celebration marking its tenth anniversary in Dearborn, the Automotive Hall of Fame is offering half-price admission through the end of the year. Beginning November 1, and continuing until December 31, 2007, full price admission wi...
Automotive Industry Ramps up Production of Fuel Efficient Cars and Races to Find Alternative Fuel Sources, KPMG Survey Finds
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Automotive industry executives have identified finding alternative fuel sources as the number one trend facing the industry and are focused on producing low cost cars and hybrids to meet consumer demand, according to an annual global survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. a...
Automotive Manufacturers Toy around with Their Dream Cars for Hot Wheels Designer's Challenge
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Hot Wheels announced today its first-ever Designer's Challenge, inviting designers from leading automotive manufacturers the chance to design and create an original Hot Wheels vehicle. The Designer's Challenge was created as a way for Hot Wheels to honor its auto...
Automotive Supplier JAC Products Names New President-CEO
NEWS FROM: JAC Products (March, 2008) JAC 08-1 Please see attached Word doc and JPEG for photo of Steve Morrey Editorial Contact: David Gordon Schmidt Smith-Winchester, Inc., 248 352-3333 david@smith-winchester.com Automotive Roof Rack Supplier JAC Products Names New President/CEO P...
Automotive Supplier Vari-Form Receives Ford Q1 Award for Hydroformed Component Production Quality, Reliability, and Service
TROY, Mich., May 16 -- Vari-Form, one of the world's largest producers of hydroformed structural components for the automotive industry, received the prestigious Ford Q1 Award, Ford Motor Company's highest recognition for supplier quality, on April 25th, 2008 at a ceremony held in S...
Automotive Will Lead The "Green Tech" Revolution
Brussels April 29, 2008; Speaking today at an executive round-table session of the Cleantech Forum XVII in Brussels, Giles Hundleby, Ricardo UK Ltd project director for clean energy, set out the case that the automotive industry is uniquely placed to deliver the cross-industry techn...
Automotive X PRIZE to Showcase Innovation at 2008 North American International Auto Show
Automotive X PRIZE to Showcase Innovation at 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit WHAT/WHY: The Automotive X PRIZE, an international, multi-million dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles, has announced plans to p...
AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2008 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike...
AutoNation Reports 2008 First Quarter Results of Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2008 first quarter net income from continuing operations of $56 million or $0.31 per share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $83 million or $0.39 ...
AutoNation's CEO calls for higher federal gas tax
DETROIT, Jan 15, 2008; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that AutoNation Inc Chief Executive Mike Jackson on Tuesday called for an increase in the U.S. federal tax on gasoline as a way to encourage consumers to opt for more fuel-efficient vehicles and reduce U.S. dependenc...
Autonet Mobile to Offer the Hottest New Accessory Option for the Car: The Internet
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile is bringing the hottest new accessory option to the car: the Internet. As the first wireless Internet provider for cars, Autonet Mobile will be demonstrating their new Wi-Fi router at NADA in booth #2955W at Moscone, West Hall. The newest Autonet Mobile...
AutoPacific Announces 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Lincoln Top Premium Brand, Mercury Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Nissan Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 5 -- An ideal is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and ...
AutoTrader Publishing, AutoMart.com and Cox Communications Present $500,000 Grant to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Grant to Fund New Child Abuse Prevention Program HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Norfolk-based Cox Auto Trader companies, AutoTrader Publishing and AutoMart.com, along with Cox Communications will present a $500,000 grant secured from the James M. Cox Foundati...
AutoTrader.com Launches First-Ever Ad Campaign Focused on Its New Car Offerings
Includes Consumer and Dealer Campaign to Emphasize How AutoTrader.com is the Best Place to Find New Vehicles ATLANTA, April 28 -- Big Guy, the star of a new advertising campaign from AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, will show how new-car shoppers can get in the d...
AutoTrader.com Renews Sponsorsorship of Sports Writer's Second Alternative Fuel Road Trip
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com (www.autotrader.com), the ultimate automotive marketplace, announces its title sponsorship of sports writer Joe Connor€™s AutoTrader.com Green Power Sports Tour (http://greenpowersportstour.com), a cross-country road tour in a vegetable-oil fuel...
AutoUpLinkUSA Develops Search By Ownership History
Expanded Partnership With Carfax Prioritizes Vehicle Search Results CENTREVILLE, Va., April 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AutoUpLinkUSA today announced that car buyers now can shop for used cars based on ownership history, narrowing their search results to include only Carfax 1-Owne...
Autoweb Launches North American Sales Partnership Program
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Autoweb, a leading provider of software-based data management and business process automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace and consumer goods industries, has launched a North American sales partnership program to build relationships with companies ...
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun DETROIT, Sept. 21 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show in its September 24 issue. (Log...
AutoWeek Magazine Awarded 2008 Traffic Safety Achievement Award
AutoWeek Teaches Traffic Safety through Journalism and Teen Driving Safety Summits DETROIT, March 28 -- AutoWeek magazine was awarded the Traffic Safety Achievement Award today by the 2008 World Traffic Safety Symposium for its advocacy reporting on elderly drivers as featured in it...
Autumn Driving Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS
ATLANTA--The days are getting shorter and summer road trips are winding down, which can only mean one thing €“ it€™s time to prepare your vehicle for autumn driving. A long, hot summer can wreak havoc on the interior and exterior of your vehicle, so fall is the i...
Avis Adds Corvette Muscle to its 'Cool Car' Collection
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 11 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced the addition of the storied Chevrolet Corvette convertible to its U.S. fleet. The newest member of the Avis 'Cool Car' Collection, a series of popular high-end vehicles that can be specifically reserved by mak...
Avis Budget Group Appoints Thomas M. Gartland Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 14 -- Avis Budget Group announced today that Thomas M. Gartland has joined the Company as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Mr. Gartland will oversee the development of revenue generating activities and direct all marketing and sales functions in...
Avis Budget Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald L. Nelson to Present at the Credit Suisse 2008 Global Leveraged Finance Conference
Live Webcast Available Wednesday, March 26 at 11:40 a.m. (ET) PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 24 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. , a leading provider of vehicle rental services, today announced that Ronald L. Nelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Credit Sui...
Avis Budget Group Chief Financial Officer David B. Wyshner to Present at Lehman Brothers Conference
Live Webcast Available Thursday, March 13 at 10:50 a.m. (EDT) PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 10 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. , a leading provider of vehicle rental services, today announced that David B. Wyshner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present a...
Avis Budget Group Plans to Announce First Quarter 2008 Results on May 6
Conference Call to Discuss Results Planned for May 7, 2008 PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 30 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced today that it plans to report its first quarter 2008 results after the market close on May 6, 2008 and host a conference call to discuss such results on May 7, ...
Avis Budget Group Reports Results for First Quarter 2008
- First quarter revenue increased 6%, to a record $1.4 billion. - Generated EBITDA of $44 million and pretax loss of $5 million excluding mark-to-market hedge losses. - Reported pretax loss of $18 million in seasonally weakest quarter. - Projects revenue and earnings growth for 2008...
Avis Reduces Printed Paper Use By 100 Tons Per Year
Reducing in-car clutter responds to customer information preferences and advances environmental efforts PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 15 -- Avis Rent A Car announced that it will discontinue the printing and distribution of scores of customer brochures and other collateral marketing materia...
Avis Surpasses Three Million Transactions for eToll Electronic Toll Collection Service
Time-saving products help travelers avoid delays, gain productivity while on the road PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 3, 2008 -- Avis Rent A Car today announced that eToll, the company's electronic toll collection program, has achieved and surpassed a milestone of three million transactions...
AVL Technology Cafe Schedule Set for SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2008 -- To demonstrate AVL's commitment to technology development and automotive industry excellence, AVL is again sponsoring the AVL Technology Cafe at SAE World Congress, directly adjacent to the AVL Technology Theater in booth #1387. The AVL Technology C...
Avoiding Liabilities In Lending
When selecting a vendor, due diligence can save a lot of grief and minimize contingent liability.
AWEA statement on Senate stimulus bill vote -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: February 6, 2008 Christine Real de Azua (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON SENATE FAILURE TO OVERCOME ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL FILIBUSTER The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement by AWEA ...
Axial Vector Clarifies Recently Announced Standstill Agreement
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 17 -- Due to an enormous number of calls and questions regarding its announcement March 10, Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) wishes to bring more clarity to this press release. On Monday, March 10, Axial Vector ...
Axial Vector Engine Corporation to Create Assembly Plants in Detroit, Michigan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 24 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announces that two assembly facilities, one in Detroit and the other in Dubai, are scheduled to come online to meet the demand for AVEC products. The Detroit facility is an...
Axial Vector Receives Notice of a U.S. Patent Allowance for New 'Internal Combustion Engine'
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 17 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced that the United States Patent Office has issued the company a notice of allowance for a patent titled Internal Combustion Engine. A notice of allowance is a written notification that a paten...
Azentek Wins "Best of CES" Award for Hottest Car Tech & GPS Product for 2008!
Azentek, LLC. 6070 S. Saginaw Road Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 694-4500 http://www.azentek.com PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Azentek Wins Best of CES Award for Hottest Car Tech GPS Product for 2008 Azentek, today announced it won a Best of CES award for its Atlas CPC-1200, th...
Azure Dynamics Announces Changes to Management
OAK PARK, MI, March 13 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD LSE: ADC) (Azure or the Company), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced it has promoted Stephen Lee to the position of Corporate Controller with expande...
Azure Dynamics Announces the Appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales
OAK PARK, Michigan, May 12 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC OTCQX: AZDDF) (Azure or the Company) a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today the appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales. A...
Azure Dynamics Begins Trading on the International OTCQX
OAKPARK, MI, April 15 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD LSE: ADC) (Azure or the Company), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced that it began listing on the International OTCQX under the symbol AZDDF. With our...
Azure Dynamics Reports Fiscal 2007 Year End Results
OAK PARK, MI, March 26 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD LSE: ADC) (Azure or the Company) a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2...
Azure Dynamics to Present at the 4th Annual Merriman Curhan Ford CleanTech Conference
OAK PARK, Michigan, May 6 -- - Conference to be Held May 13, 2008, at Le Parker Meridien New York Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC OTCQX: AZDDF) (Azure or the Company), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles today annou...
Azure Dynamics' Hybrid Shuttle Bus Successfully Completes Altoona Testing
OAK PARK, Michigan, November 29 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD LSE:ADC) (Azure or the Company), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced it has successfully completed the durability testing at the U.S. Governm...
B&D Industrial Selects Infor ERP A+ to Fuel Growth
BD Industrial Selects Infor ERP A+ to Fuel Growth Leading Southeast Distributor Drives Customer Service and Optimizes Visibility ATLANTA -- April 29, 2008 -- Infor http://www.infor.com/ today announced that B http://www.bdindustrial.com/index.php D Industrial, a distributor of i...
Bangalore Orders 240 City Buses from Volvo
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB): Volvo Buses has received an order for an additional 240 city buses to Bangalore, India. The 70 Volvo buses already in traffic in the city have enticed many inhabitants to park their cars and take the bus instead. Man...
Bank of America Announces 2007 Regional Auctions of the Year
Nine Winners Named from Across the United States BREA, Calif., March 26 -- Bank of America has named nine motor vehicle auction companies as its 2007 Regional Auctions of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO-b ) The 2007 winners are: -- National A...
Barenaked Ladies to Perform at 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Charity Preview - Fri., Jan. 18, 2008
Additional surprises add to the glitz and glamour of the black-tie gala DETROIT, Nov. 28 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview welcomes the legendary pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies to the red carpet. The Canadian born band will...
Barrett-Jackson to Bring Premier Collector Car Auction to Las Vegas in 2008
LAS VEGAS--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that they will bring their renowned collector car extravaganza to the city of Las Vegas in 2008. The world-famous event will take place October 16-18, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center where spectacular autos, from...
Barrett-Jackson to Jumpstart Collector Car Event with Opening Night Gala for Charity
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--South Florida's hottest celebrities and prominent socialites will join the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company to kick off the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Palm Beach at the Opening Night Gala on Wednesday from 7-10:30 p.m. Tickets to the annu...
BarZ and u-blox Introduce Revolutionary Multimedia GPS Tour Guide
AUSTIN, Texas and RESTON, Virginia, September 19 -- BarZ Adventures, a pioneer of automated tour guides, and u-blox America Inc., the leading GPS receiver technology provider, today announced their cooperation in bringing GPS-based tour guides to a number of U.S. National Parks and ...
Basic Car Care Greatly Improves Safety and Reliability
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Something as basic as checking the oil can go a long way toward improving the safety and reliability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs down the road. The Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures t...
Bedford Park, Illinois Chooses American Traffic Solutions to Run Photo Enforcement Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Village of Bedford Park, Illinois selected American Traffic Solutions (ATS) as the vendor for the village€™s photo enforcement safety program. Selected intersections will be equipped with ATS€™ latest ultra high resolution digital cameras. ...
Beijing not ready to lift ban on diesel cars
Beijing not ready to lift ban on diesel cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5753/Beijing-not-ready-to-lift-ban-on-d iesel -cars.html Shanghai. February 18 (Gasgoo.com) - Beijing will not lift a ban on diesel vehicles for the time being, a senior official from Beijing Environmental ...
Bekaert responds to technical challenges posed by new environmentally-friendly fuels
Bekaert responds to technical challenges posed by new environmentally-friendly fuels Bekaert‚„s Diamond-Like coatings help NASCAR clients resolve fuel residue deposit problems associated with new fuel regulations Bekaert, worldwide leader in racing and automotive compo...
Bendix Name Fraudulently Connected To the Launch of Another Wave of Illegal Consumer Scams
Commercial vehicle safety leader battles continued outbreaks of fraudulent activity ELYRIA, Ohio, May 6 -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC - leaders in the development and manufacture of commercial vehicle safety technologies - are warnin...
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Odds are, you're not in the market for one of these cars. Not that I'm implying you can't afford a ...
Bentley Designer Director Honoured in Prestigious Belgian Award
CREWE/ANTWERP - October 8, 2007: Dirk van Braeckel, Director of Design for Bentley Motors, has been chosen as the 2007 laureate of Antwerp€™s Christoffel Plantin award, which honours Belgian citizens whose cultural, artistic or scientific activities contribute to the count...
Better Business Banking
With new technology allowing dealerships to manage finances on location, remote deposits may be the wave of the future.
Beyond the mainstream - Volkswagen Passat CC unifies the sedan and coupé worlds
The Passat CC is an elegant sedan and a dynamic coup simultaneously. The concept and design of this Volkswagen are defining fresh, new directions beyond the mainstream.
Big Family or Lots of Friends? 6-8 Passenger Cars and Pickups
Washington DC April 30, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that transportation for big families used to be simple. Gas was cheap and cars were unabashedly big. Not anymore. Finding a car that can fit five or more meant, until recently, shopping for a big, usually American-made SUV....
BIG, STRONG and RELIABLE
Specially formulated filler metals help big machines withstand harsh conditions.
Bikers Can Rest Their Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles at More Than 1,000 Best Western Hotels in the U.S. and Canada
Best Western's 'rider-friendly' hotels offer designated parking, wash stations and wipe-down towels PHOENIX, April 7, 2008 -- More than 1,000 Best Western hotels in the United States and Canada have been identified as rider-friendly, the company announced today, offering motorcycle ...
Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68744) has announced the addition of Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost? to their offering. Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost?, offers a timely stra...
BMW 1 Series Coupe Set for Los Angeles Debut
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT FOR new BMW 1 Series Coupe IN LOS ANGELES 2008 is Year 1 of the 1 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 6, 2007. The BMW 1 Series Coupe, which draws inspiration from the iconic BMW 2002 of some 40 years ago, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Sho...
BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet
BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3981/BMW-1-series-may-be-introduced-to-Ch ina-but-no-timetable-yet.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - German luxury car maker BMW AG plans to introduce its 2008 BMW 1 series to China, ...
BMW 7 Series Hydrogen - Rare Production Car Makes Its Way to the Green
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor As thousands of golf fans entered the main gate of the Cog Hill golf course near Chicago earlier this month for the BMW Championship, a gigantic globe, actually a round tent, with graphics of the earth from outer space was hard to miss. Wa...
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3954/BMW-adds-6-series-to-its-line-up-pri ced-140-000-and-up.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) -BMW plans to add its new 6-Series to China portfolio and starts to sell the model at 1.07 ...
BMW AG sold 51,588 vehicles in 2007, up 42% year-on-year
BMW AG sold 51,588 vehicles in 2007, up 42% year-on-year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4553/BMW-AG-sold-51-588-vehicles-in-2007- up-42-year-on-year.html Shanghai. January 18 (Gasgoo.com) C BMW AG has sold 51,588 vehicles in Chinese market in 2007, up 42 percent from one year ear...
BMW Announces Executive Management Appointments
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 22 -- BMW announces today the following four executive management appointments. Tom Purves has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited. In this capacity he is responsible for the overall global Rolls-Roy...
BMW Announces Plant Expansion
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--BMW today announced it will invest an additional $750 million in its Upstate South Carolina factory to add 1.5 million square feet and 500 new jobs on site to produce three models and to increase production capacity to 240,000 units by 2012. The investment is the ...
BMW certifies e-autobusiness Internet Lead Management, CRM system
Media Contact: Christian Thornton Managing Director e-autobusiness, LLC (704) 246-1623 cthornton@eautobusiness.com For Immediate Release e-autobusiness' AEROS Software Suite Certified by BMW Integration simplifies dealers' processing of leads from BMW-MINI consumer web sites CHARLOT...
BMW Debuts Individual 6 Series Golf Sport to Celebrate Inaugural BMW Championship
LEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7 -- With the world's top golfers on hand at the inaugural BMW Championship this week, BMW is celebrating the event and the sport by creating a BMW Individual 6 Series Golf Sport, a vehicle offering specially created colors and features designed to align luxury d...
BMW Group Reports April Sales
BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) US sales up 9.6 percent in April. Year-to-date sales are down 4 percent. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported April vehicle sales of 31,448, an increase of 9.6 percent from the 28,692 vehicl...
BMW Group Reports September 2007 Sales
Sales Up 8 Percent For First Three Quarters WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reports year-to-date sales of 248,273 vehicles, an increase of 8 percent verses the 229,833 vehicles sold in the first three quarters of 2006. Septemb...
BMW Group: 2008 Awards for four BMW engines and a MINI power unit.
Munich / Stuttgart. With six awards for five engines gained at this year€™s €œInternational Engine of the Year Awards€, BMW has successfully defended its position as the world€™s leading manufacturer of efficient high-performance power un...
BMW M Coupe
There's no denying it; sports cars have gone all high-tech on us. Open the door, slip inside, and ...
BMW M3 Convertible and Concept CS to Debut in New York
BMW will give the Big Apple a glimpse into what the future of pure driving pleasure looks like as its all-new 2008 M3 Convertible and Concept CS vehicles make their North American debuts at the 2008 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on March 19. p BMW is excited to prese...
BMW Manufacturing to be Featured on National Geographic Channel
More of an FYI than anything else...BMW Manufacturing will be featured on the National Geographic Channel's program Ultimate Factories Thursday, November 29, at 9 p.m. ET. I thought you might be interested in this. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Let me know if you need more inf...
BMW Motorcycles Offer Special Allowances on All Models to Members of US Armed Forces
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 9, 2008... In appreciation of the commitment and sacrifice of the men and women serving in the US armed forces, BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce a special motorcycle purchase program for all active members of the US armed forces. The program -- which ...
BMW of North America Selects GE Motor Club as Exclusive Emergency Roadside Assistance Provider in the U.S.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. STAMFORD, Conn.--BMW of North America, LLC and GE Money today announced, an exclusive relationship that brings the GE Motor Club roadside assistance program to BMW and MINI owners in the U.S. This relationship furthers both companies€™ commitment to p...
BMW plans local production of new X3 in China
BMW plans local production of new X3 in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3700/BMW-plans-local-production-of-new-X3 -in-China.html Shanghai. October 26 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker BMW AG may have a plan to locally produce its new X3 in China by the second half of 2010. Germa...
BMW showcases Variable Twin Turbo Diesel Hybrid Concept
BMW has intelligently combined its superior diesel expertise with innovative BMW ActiveHybrid technology in a showcase Geneva motor show concept car.
BMW Sues Shuanghuan's Importer in Germany, But Not the Company
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: BMW AG has filed suit against Shuanghuan's importer in Munich last week to prevent the importer from selling a Shuanghua SUV model that BMW said is a copy of its X5, BMW AG's spokerperson told reporters last week. BMW AG's lawsuit targets Shuanghuan's ...
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics - Hybrid technology and diesel power intelligently combined
Geneva, February 22, 2008: € World premiere of the concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, showing a further stage in the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy. The first time a 4-cylinder diesel engine has been combined with BMW ActiveHybrid Technology in a large Sports...
BMW wins International Engine of the Year for fourth consecutive year
BMW has been named the outright winner of the International Engine of the Year (IEotY) awards for a record-breaking fourth year in succession. A global panel of judges awarded the top honour to the 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine.
BMW X5 Prices More Than Double When Sold In Chinese Market
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: Many luxury cars sell for much higher prices in China than in Europe or the United States. BMW X5, which will go on in China this month, is one example. The estimated price of BMW X 3.0si is about $44,232 in the United States, but the same car model is ...
Board of Equalization's Betty T. Yee Says Gasoline Use Down for Both the Month of June and Second Quarter of 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, today released gasoline consumption figures for June and complete figures for the second quarter of 2007. Californians used 1.6 percent less gasoline in June than the same period last year. The decline of 0.6...
Boeing Revolutionizes Flight: 787 Dreamliner - Episode 4 VIDEO FEATURE
Episode 4: Technology Flies AUTO CENTRAL - October 18, 2007: Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is the next step in commercial aviation. The plane is loaded with breakthrough technological and passenger-comfort features. First flight is now anticipated around the end of first quarter 2008,...
BorgWarner Board Approves a $125 Million Turbocharger Expansion for New Business in North America, Europe & Asia
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. has approved investments of approximately $125 million to increase the company's global passenger car turbocharger capacity by more than three million units. The increased capacity is expected to meet growing de...
BorgWarner Board Authorizes Repurchase of 5 Million Shares
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced that its board of directors has authorized the purchase of up to 5 million shares of the company's common stock. The new authorization was made in anticipation of exhausting the limited number of shares that remain ava...
BorgWarner Breaks Ground for Turbocharger Operation in Poland
BorgWarner to Build 24th Production Plant in Europe AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 -- BorgWarner broke ground for a new production facility in Rzeszow, Poland, where it plans to produce an initial 500,000 turbochargers for European car makers beginning in 2009, with expansion in the ...
BorgWarner Chosen as Driveline System Integrator for New Chery SUV
Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct. 1 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems has been selected by Chery Automobile Company as the driveline system integrator for a new all-wheel drive SUV, which will also feature BorgWarner's patented NexTrac(TM) technology along with BorgWarner control systems. ...
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 2008 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2008. Auburn Hills, Michi...
BorgWarner Doubles Dual-Clutch Production Facility in Germany
Over 1 Million DualTronic(R) Systems Already Built in Arnstadt AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 -- With demand for its dual-clutch transmission modules (known as DualTronic(R)) expected to increase 500% by 2013, BorgWarner has opened its second manufacturing facility at its Drivetrain ...
BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology Featured at Tokyo Auto Show on Nissan GT-R Sports Car
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 24 -- BorgWarner's leading dual-clutch transmission technology is showcased at the Tokyo Auto Show on the 2008 Nissan GT-R sports car, dubbed the most eagerly anticipated car in a generation by the automotive press. The Nissan GT-R is a great driving machin...
BorgWarner Expands in Hungary
Demand for Turbochargers Continues to Boost Production AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Driven by growing European demand for turbochargers, BorgWarner expanded its facility in Oroszlany, Hungary, about 50 miles (80 km) from Budapest. The new 50,000-square-foot (4,650-square-meter) b...
BorgWarner Introduces New Diesel EGR Valve for Lower Emissions
BorgWarner EGR Technology Delivers Higher Force, Improved Durability with Flexible Packaging and Smaller Size AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20 -- BorgWarner aims to meet the future market demands for lower emissions and higher product performance with a new diesel exhaust gas recircula...
BorgWarner Introduces Next Generation Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Dual-clutch technology leader BorgWarner is introducing its new, high efficiency shifting technology as it partners with customers to develop next generation transmissions. BorgWarner innovations in advanced materials and control systems have lead to ...
BorgWarner Opens New Production Facility in China
BorgWarner's Largest Facility in China Produces Fuel Efficient Products in Environmentally Friendly Building AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 22 -- Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner Thermal Systems opened a new production facility a...
BorgWarner Opens New Turbo Facilitiy in Korea
BorgWarner Expects to Produce Nearly 2 Million Turbochargers in Korea within Five Years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Driven by increasing worldwide demand, BorgWarner's majority-owned subsidiary, SeohanWarner Turbo Systems, opened a 52,000-square-foot (4,800-square-meter) facilit...
BorgWarner Powers Fiat 500, Named European Car of the Year 2008
BorgWarner Supplies Components for All 7 Finalists in Annual Competition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner powers the European Car of the Year 2008 -- the Fiat 500 -- as well as all seven finalists in the closely fought competition, includ...
BorgWarner Supplies International Engine of the Year Winners
BorgWarner Turbos Deliver Winning Combination of Increased Performance, Improved Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions to Five of Seven Turbocharged Winners AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15 -- BorgWarner supplies turbochargers and other components to five out of seven turbocharged winners of ...
BorgWarner Will Turbocharge Ford EcoBoost Engines for Rear-Wheel Drive Cars and Pickup Trucks
BorgWarner Turbos Will Increase Efficiency of New Eco-Friendly Engine, Helping Drivers Enjoy More Miles to the Gallon AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- BorgWarner will supply turbochargers for rear-wheel drive cars and pickup trucks featuring Ford's upcoming EcoBoost engine, a downsized...
BorgWarner Wins 2008 Pace Award
Innovative R2S(R) Turbo Technology Earns BorgWarner Its Third PACE Award in Four Years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- BorgWarner received a 2008 Automotive News PACE Award at a ceremony yesterday in Detroit for its R2S(R) regulated two-stage turbocharger system. Recognized around ...
BorgWarner's Next Generation Torque Management Technology Featured in Kia Mohave
ITM(R) Transfer Case Provides Increased Torque Capacity in a Smaller, Cost- Effective Package AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- BorgWarner introduces the second application of its next generation torque management technology as optional equipment on the new 2008 Kia Mohave, recently l...
Bosch Acquires Accu Industries Inc. in the U.S.
- Accu Industries: roughly $16 million sales, 45 associates - Addition to the Diagnostics business unit of the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division - Broader distribution base strengthens workshop equipment business in North America STUTTGART, Germany, March 13 -- The Bosch Group i...
Bosch Anderson Facility Produces 200 Millionth Oxygen Sensor
Employees celebrate milestone on Earth Day 2008 ANDERSON, S.C., April 23 -- As Earth Day 2008 is celebrated globally in a multitude of ways, the associates at the Robert Bosch LLC plant here are proudly celebrating the production of 200 million oxygen sensors at the site since first...
Bosch Closes Deal To Acquire Accu Industries Inc.
- Contract signed March 12, 2008; deal closed April 1, 2008 - All functional areas to be integrated into the Diagnostics business unit of Bosch's North American Automotive Aftermarket division BROADVIEW, Ill., April 1, 2008 -- Today, Robert Bosch LLC announced the finalization of it...
Bosch Predicts Vehicle Safety is the Next Frontier for Automotive Electronics
Forcier discusses advancing vehicle safety through electronic innovation and collaboration at the 2008 SAE World Congress FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 16 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle-related fatalities have remained constant f...
Bosch Showcases Chassis Capabilities at North America's First Vehicle Dynamics Expo
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- Through an array of activities and products, Bosch will showcase its ability to network diverse Chassis technologies and continue to improve driving safety and comfort at the first North American version of Europe's popular Vehicle Dynamics Expo. ...
Bosch Technologies Improve Fuel Efficiency of 2008 North American International Auto Show Vehicles
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17 -- With green technologies top of mind at this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Bosch supplies innovative technologies to several vehicles on display helping automakers bring cleaner and more efficient vehicles to con...
Bouncing Back
Hurricane Katrina devastated this Mississippi dealership, but owner Dub Herring has plans to get his business back on track.
Bowers & Wilkins Spiral Diffuser removes unwanted sound resonance in vehicle interiors
Press release Bowers Wilkins Spiral Diffuser removes unwanted sound resonance in vehicle interiors Technology derived from some of the world's finest home audio speakers solves sound issue within existing package space Sound reproduction specialist Bowers Wilkins has developed a n...
BRABUS Debuts New Tuning Package For The Updated Mercedes-Benz SLK Models
Just in time to coincide with the market launch of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, BRABUS has introduced on www.emercedesbenz.com a number of new tuning products aimed at making the already dynamic model even more sporty and charismatic. Take, for example, the SLK55 AMG....
Brand Xperience Launches All-Electric Marketing Vehicle Division
Go Green Mobile Billboards to Take Green Advertising to the Streets CHICAGO, March 31 -- Brand Xperience, the Chicago-based, award winning experiential marketing company has launched Go Green Mobile Billboard Advertising as its eco-friendly marketing vehicle division. Go Green is th...
Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler; Diesel - Electric Hybrid S300
* First patented integration of a lithium-ion battery into a series-produced passenger car * Available in Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID starting in 2009 * 25 patents for top technology €œmade in Germany€ Stuttgart February 29, 2008; Daimler AG has achieved a cr...
Brembo Q1 profit, sales boosted by acquisitions
MILAN, Reuters) - Premium brake systems maker Brembo (BRBI.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a 19.6 percent rise in first-quarter core profit on a sales boost from two acquisitions including a U.S. unit of Hayes Lemmerz International Inc (HAYZ.O: Quote, Profile, Research). Margin...
Bridgestone Brand Named The Official Tire Of The NHL, NHLPA And HHOF
NEW YORK TORONTO NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players€™ Association (NHLPA) today announced a new global multi-year partnership with Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) and Bridgestone Firestone Canad...
Bridgestone Firestone Supplies Tires For Premiere Pontiac G8
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2008) €“ Bridgestone-brand Potenza„ ultra high performance tires are original equipment on the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8 performance sedan. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires in size 245/45R18 96V are optional on the base model 2008 Pontiac G8 S...
Bridgestone opens revolutionary tyre plant in Hungary
On April 3rd 2008 Bridgestone officially opened its new fully-automated production facility at Tatabnya, Hungary. The #8364;190 million complex is the first in Europe to feature Bridgestone's fully-automated tyre manufacturing process. Production of high-performance and large-rim si...
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announces 2007 Year-End Results
HONG KONG, April 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the ''Company'') announced today its results for the year ended December 31, 2007 prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. ...
Bring in the New Year at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum!
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 11/30/2007 For Immediate Release November 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Bring in the New Year at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum! AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum invites the public to ...
Bringing Color to the World
As you might imagine, it's a very busy time in the OWI offices as we put this issue to press. But i...
Bristol West Insurance Group and Coast National Insurance Company Work With LAPD to Bust a 46 Member Auto Fraud Ring
LOS ANGELES--Special Investigators from Coast National Insurance Company (CNIC) worked closely with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles District Attorney€™s Office and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to bring down a 46 member auto fraud ring bi...
Britax Diplomat a Compact Child Seat With True Side Impact Protection(TM)
New Child Seat Meets Demand for Side Impact Protection CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc., the leading child seat manufacturer, has announced the addition of the Diplomat(TM), a compact child seat with True Side Impact Protection(TM). A growing number of people ar...
British Midlands Based Intelligent Energy Partners with Suzuki to Develop a Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycle
Suzuki Partnership with British Midlands Based Company Produces Mass-Produced Green Transportation CHICAGO, Nov. 27 -- The British Midlands Development Corporation announced that Loughborough Innovation Center based Intelligent Energy and Suzuki have developed the Crosscage, a hydro...
Brits Refuse to Live Without Their Wheels on International Car