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The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, providing…
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Volkswagen has unveiled the New Compact Coupe, a concept that delivers the seemingly contradictory mix of a petrol-engined, practical, performance-orientated…
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Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
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Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010.…
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The 2011 Ford Mustang puts 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new all-aluminum dual-overhead…
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GM CEO Serves Breakfast To Homeless
General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson and his wife, Karin, donned aprons on Wednesday morning and helped serve breakfast to the homeless at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, a local charity for which the Akersons will chair a major fundraising dinner this fall.
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Smart Driving Could Save $100 A Month At The Pump
With the official start of the summer driving season fast approaching, Chevrolet is reminding consumers of some easy ways to maintain their vehicles and drive smarter to help improve fuel economy and save money at the pump.
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Innovative Ford 'Easy Fuel' System Counters Rising Fuel Thefts
Ford’s Easy Fuel system which prevents the expensive mistake of misfuelling is also proving a deterrent to petrol and diesel thieves.
The escalating value of fuel has led to thefts from vehicles increasing by 25 per cent in the past year to a reported 4,500 cases in the UK annually.
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Volvo's Royal Seal Of Approval
Volvo Car Corporation will use 50 special-edition vehicles to transport 500 guests to Princess Estelle's christening in Stockholm's Royal Chapel on May 22.
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Isoprene Research Could Lead To Eco-Friendly Car Tires
The world’s rubber supplies are in peril, and automobile tire producers are scrambling to seek alternative solutions.
Tom Sharkey, chairperson of the Michigan State University biochemistry and molecular biology department, believes isoprene, a gas given off by many trees, ferns and mosses, could be a viable option. Some plants use it as a mechanism to tolerate heat stress as opposed to most crops, which stay cool through evaporation.
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Statement Regarding The Death Of Harold 'Red' Poling
The following statement is attributable to Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company
“Red Poling was an extraordinary leader who had a profound impact on Ford Motor Company and everyone who worked with him.
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Ford’s April Share Surges In UK; Dips In Other European Markets As Industry Continues To Weaken
Ford’s April vehicle sales in the UK – its largest European market – increased by 4.3 per cent to 24,400 vehicles and its market share rose 0.5 percentage points to 15.1 per cent.
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208 R2 Testing Continues
A week after completing 1,074km of special stages and road sectionsas ‘zero’ car on the recent Tour de Corse, the new 208 R2 is still inCorsica where it is being put through its paces in asphalt trim until Friday. This test forms part of the 6,000km programme specified in thebrief for Peugeot Sport’s latest rally challenger ahead of its first official participation in the Ulster Rally.
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Valuable Points In Mexico For Lupino And Husqvarna
The team arrived at the track last Wednesday and took advantage of the time available to get acclimatized to both the altitude and the suffocating Mexican heat. Saturday was marked by the riders' refusal to take part in the qualifying race, after they deemed the track to be too dangerous due to the dust.
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Monkeys Go Nuts For The Toughest Car Challenge
There was plenty of monkeying around when Hyundai Motor UK set its new small car the ultimate wear and tear challenge recently. In the first endurance test of its kind in the UK by a car manufacturer, cheeky safari park baboons were let loose on Hyundai's New Generation i30 hatchback.
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All-New 2012 Yaris: A Great Blend Of Performance, Convenience, Mpg And Safety
With sales up 140 percent in April and 70 percent for the year, the 2012 subcompact Toyota Yaris proves to be an outstanding choice for performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and safety.
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Regal GS Seeks Repeat Performance In Open Road Rally
The Canadian built 2012 Buick Regal GS sport sedan, along with two Buick engineers, will compete in the Nevada Open Road Challenge on May 21 seeking to repeat a class victory in the event.
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2013 Spark Packs Technology And Features Into Small Price
Chevrolet is taking the guesswork out of the car-buying process with a new, simpler approach to pricing and packaging for the 2013 Spark. When the mini car goes on sale later this year, Spark will be available in three well-equipped trim levels starting at $13,395 + $1500 destination.
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Chevrolet Will Add New Small SUV To Global Lineup
The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
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Chevrolet Will Add New Small SUV To Global Lineup
Chevrolet announced today the addition of an all-new small sport utility vehicle to its global portfolio. The Chevrolet Trax will make its official global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
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· GM CEO Serves Breakfast To Homeless
(May 16, 2012)
· Smart Driving Could Save $100 A Month At The Pump
(May 16, 2012)
· Innovative Ford 'Easy Fuel' System Counters Rising Fuel Thefts
(May 16, 2012)
· Volvo's Royal Seal Of Approval
(May 16, 2012)
· Isoprene Research Could Lead To Eco-Friendly Car Tires
(May 15, 2012)
· Statement Regarding The Death Of Harold 'Red' Poling
(May 15, 2012)
· Ford’s April Share Surges In UK; Dips In Other European Markets
(May 15, 2012)
· 208 R2 Testing Continues
(May 15, 2012)
· Valuable Points In Mexico For Lupino And Husqvarna
(May 15, 2012)
· Monkeys Go Nuts For The Toughest Car Challenge
(May 15, 2012)
· All-New 2012 Yaris: A Great Blend Of Performance, Convenience, Mpg And Safety
(May 15, 2012)
· Regal GS Seeks Repeat Performance In Open Road Rally
(May 14, 2012)
· 2013 Spark Packs Technology And Features Into Small Price
(May 14, 2012)
· Chevrolet Will Add New Small SUV To Global Lineup
(May 14, 2012)
· Chevrolet Will Add New Small SUV To Global Lineup
(May 14, 2012)
· Voting For Toyota's 100 Cars For Good Opens This Morning At 10 Am ET/7 Am PT
(May 14, 2012)
· Ford Focus Crowned Best Medium Car At The 2012 Diesel Car Awards
(May 14, 2012)
· Akerson Urges Columbia Business Grads To Life Of Service
(May 14, 2012)
· Big On Performance, Small In Number: The Mini John Cooper Works GP
(May 12, 2012)
· The Sound Of Science: Ford Focus St Features Active Sound Symposer
(May 11, 2012)
· 2012: Carroll Shelby, Automotive Legend Dies
(May 11, 2012)
· Camaro ZL1 Joins The 11-Second Club
(May 11, 2012)
· Ford Warriors In Pink Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors With 'Models Of Courage' Campaign
(May 11, 2012)
· 25 Million Truck Kilometers Avoided Per Year On European Roads
(May 11, 2012)
· Ford Volunteers, Community Partners Dig Into Environmental Projects
(May 11, 2012)
· New Ford Fusion Earns The 2012 Gene Ritvo Award For Design And Elegance
(May 11, 2012)
· Mazda Motorsport Boss Allan Horsley Bows Out
(May 11, 2012)
· Car Of The Year Honour For Range Rover Evoque As Land Rover Excels
(May 11, 2012)
· GM Builds Sustainable Plant In Brazil
(May 10, 2012)
· New Ford Fusion Redefines Midsize Sedan Expectations
(May 10, 2012)
· Towing Skills Can't Be Swayed On GMC Crossovers
(May 10, 2012)
· Smart Material Use Drives Cadillac ATS Performance
(May 10, 2012)
· Voting Results From Ford Motor Company's 2012 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders
(May 10, 2012)
· Ford Appoints New Company Officers In Europe And Asia Pacific
(May 10, 2012)
· The New Mercedes-Benz Antos - The Heavy-Duty Short-Radius Distribution Truck
(May 10, 2012)
· Ford Starts Engine Production In New World-Class Facility In Romania
(May 10, 2012)
· Kia Motors Posts 69% Global Sales Growth In April
(May 10, 2012)
· Toyota Sales Resurgence Gets Help from Popular Hybrid Products
(May 10, 2012)
· Ford Plans To More Than Triple Ecoboost-Powered Car Output For Europe By 2015
(May 10, 2012)
· New Ford Escape Offers More Space, Clever Cargo Solutions
(May 09, 2012)
· Give Mom A Vehicle Makeover For Mother's Day
(May 09, 2012)
· 1,500,000th Ford Focus Sold In Britain Nets Essex Cricketer Jaik Mickleburgh
(May 09, 2012)
· Innovative Customer Care Comes With CUE Launch
(May 09, 2012)
· Ford Announces New Interior Styling Pack For Range-Topping Ka Titanium+
(May 09, 2012)
· BMW Group Posts Record Sales For April
(May 09, 2012)
· Ford Boosts Vehicle Production By Reducing Summer Shutdown
(May 08, 2012)
· Toyota To Increase 4-Cylinder Engine Capacity In Kentucky
(May 08, 2012)
· New Ford Galaxy Deal Further Reduces Addison Lee Fleet Emissions
(May 08, 2012)
· All New Focus Lifts Ford China Sales Up 24% In April
(May 08, 2012)
· Challenging Weekend For Husqvarna Enduro Team At EWC GP Of Euskadi
(May 08, 2012)
· Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Names Jim Colon New Board Member
(May 08, 2012)
· All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled At EVS26
(May 07, 2012)
· GM Sells April Record 227,217 Vehicles In China
(May 07, 2012)
· 2013 Cadillac Ats Priced From $33,990
(May 07, 2012)
· Land Rover Celebrates Production Of The 300,000th Freelander 2
(May 07, 2012)
· Behind The Scenes Of The 2013 Buick Enclave Design
(May 05, 2012)
· Toyota And Discovery Education Celebrate Teachers And Students
(May 04, 2012)
· Mercedes-Benz Starts Successfully Into The Second Quarter, Sales Up 3.6 Percent
(May 04, 2012)
· Global Automakers To Demo Ev Fast Charging At EVS26
(May 04, 2012)
· Behind The Scenes Of The 2013 Buick Enclave Design
(May 04, 2012)
· Camaro ZL1 Joins The 11-Second Club
(May 04, 2012)
· Kia Maintains Record Pace
(May 04, 2012)
· Global Automakers To Demo Ev Fast Charging At EVS26
(May 03, 2012)
· United Way Honors GM With Top National Award
(May 03, 2012)
· Wyland Foundation And Toyota Announce Winning Cities
(May 03, 2012)
· Fusion Customers To Support Eco-Charities
(May 03, 2012)
· Motor City Moms Make Their Marks On The Malibu
(May 03, 2012)
· Ford Team Working To Standardize And Speed Up Electric Vehicle Charge Times
(May 03, 2012)
· GM Reports First Quarter Net Income Of $1.0 Billion
(May 03, 2012)
· Definitive Agreements, Sale Announced For Automotive Components Holdings
(May 03, 2012)
· Ford Celebrates Opening Of New US$450 Million Manufacturing Facility In Thailand
(May 03, 2012)
· Veloster Bringing New Customers To Hyundai
(May 03, 2012)
· Hertz Names Kennedy As Regional Marketing Manager For Middle East, Africa
(May 03, 2012)
· Mazda Momentum Boosted By Record April Sales
(May 03, 2012)
· Ford Partners With Baidu Ting And QQ Music
(May 03, 2012)
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