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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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New 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks Deliver Best-In-Class Diesel Torque And Horsepower
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver the segment’s best diesel power. Their new, optional 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm – an improvement of 32 horsepower (24 kW) and 105 lb.-ft. of torque (142 Nm) over last year’s engine.
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2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Taking Track-to-street Technology To A New Level
When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.
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New 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks Deliver Best-In-Class Diesel Torque And Horsepower
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver the segment’s best diesel power. Their new, optional 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm – an improvement of 32 horsepower (24 kW) and 105 lb.-ft. of torque (142 Nm) over last year’s engine.
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BMW Increases Sales Worldwide By 14 Percent In February
The BMW Group once again improved sales volumes substantially in February of this year. A total of 91,758 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles were delivered to customers (prev. yr. 80,474) – representing an increase of 14.0%. The figure for the year to the end of February was 173,911 units – 15.3% higher than the previous year (150,893).
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All-New 2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that the all-new Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) has earned its highest ranking of "good" in their frontal offset high-speed crash ratings.
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Toyota/Lexus/Scion Among Industry Leaders in Many February 2010 Sales Categories
February 2010 automotive industry sales results saw Toyota, Lexus and Scion models rank prominently among brand and segment leaders. Overall Toyota sales in February topped all other Asian and European manufacturers. February also saw Toyota claim two of the top three selling passenger cars in the U.S. Toyota once again dominated the hybrid market, while Tacoma continues to overwhelmingly lead the small pickup truck segment.
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2010 Automobili Lamborghini Announces 2009 Full Year Figures
- Total turnover at 281 million euros
- Higher R&D expenditure in new models and current range
- Strong net liquidity guarantees long term strategy
After another historic sales record year in 2008, Automobili Lamborghini saw a decline in turnover in 2009. In the wake of the crisis on car markets worldwide, turnover decreased from 478.8 million euros to 281.0 million euros. Deliveries from January to December 2009 reduced by 37.7% from 2,430 to 1,515 units worldwide.
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AT&T Becomes Lead Customer For Ford Transit Connect Electric
Azure Dynamics Corporation today announced AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, the latest addition to AT&T’s growing fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles.
The Ford Transit Connect Electric -- the all-electric version of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, the North American Truck of the Year -- will be powered by Azure Dynamics’ patented Force Drive™ electric drivetrain with an advanced lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls-Saft. The vehicle, which goes on sale later this year, has a range of up to 80 miles on a single charge and will be rechargeable using either 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlets. It has a top speed of 75 miles per hour.
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Comprehensive Analysis Raises Concerns About Gilbert Congressional Testimony, ABC News Segment
Today, during a live webcast, Toyota raised serious concerns about the validity, methodology and credibility of a demonstration of alleged "unintended acceleration" in a Toyota Avalon by Professor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University and depicted in ABC News broadcasts and on-line segments.
A comprehensive analysis conducted by a world renowned engineering group, as well as testing by Toyota, has concluded the following about Professor Gilbert’s demonstration:
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Ford Offers Security Features To Protect Owners' Personal Information As Cars, Internet Converge
With the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company said today it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and viruses.
Protecting customers is critical as Ford moves to the forefront of in-car personal technology. Ford's popular SYNC system allows owners to connect digital media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to their vehicle's entertainment system and operate them with voice commands. The mobile phone also is a gateway to a number of Internet "cloud" services through SYNC's Traffic, Directions and Information application that provides turn-by-turn directions, business searches and more.
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Toyota Statement on Rebuttal of Professor Gilbert’s 'Unintended Acceleration' Demonstration
Toyota and Exponent have provided Professor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University with the results of their thorough evaluations of his demonstration of apparent "unintended acceleration" in Toyota and Lexus vehicles as described in his Preliminary Report and in his testimony at recent Congressional hearings. In evaluating Professor Gilbert’s claims, Exponent also analyzed the footage of Professor Gilbert’s appearance on ABC News on February 22, 2010.
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Toyota Responds to Waxman Committee Request
We have received the letter and will, of course, cooperate. Toyota has already agreed to keep the Committee informed on a regular basis. We are providing them with the Exponent report and results of additional testing by Toyota regarding erroneous allegations by Mr. Gilbert that sudden unwanted acceleration can easily be induced in real world conditions. Toyota has offered to demonstrate the results of our further research and would welcome committee representatives to observe those demonstrations.
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Camaro Sets Pace for the U.S. Sports Car Segment
Chevrolet Camaro extended its lead in the U.S. sports car segment in February, posting 6,482 total sales. This is a 21 percent increase over January results, and marks the ninth consecutive month that Camaro total sales outpaced sports car models including the Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z, and Dodge Challenger.
Consumers have bought nearly 75,000 Camaros since it was launched in early 2009, and demand continues to hold steady even in winter months.
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New Mustang V-6 Makes History As First Car With 300+ Hp And 30+ Mpg
The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway.
The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. The standard six-speed manual transmission is rated at 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city.
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Mazda Reports Sales Increase For February
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2010 sales of 17,054, an increase of 4.0 percent versus February 2009, and the fourth straight month of sales increases. Year-to-date, Mazda sales are up 2.9 percent, and up 5.1 percent on a DSR (daily selling rate) basis (48 selling days in 2010 compared to 49 selling days through February in 2009).
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· New 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks Deliver Best-In-Class Diesel Torque And Horsepower
(Mar 10, 2010)
· 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Taking Track-to-street Technology To A New Level
(Mar 10, 2010)
· New 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks Deliver Best-In-Class Diesel Torque And Horsepower
(Mar 10, 2010)
· BMW Increases Sales Worldwide By 14 Percent In February
(Mar 09, 2010)
· All-New 2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS
(Mar 09, 2010)
· Toyota/Lexus/Scion Among Industry Leaders in Many February 2010 Sales Categories
(Mar 09, 2010)
· 2010 Automobili Lamborghini Announces 2009 Full Year Figures
(Mar 09, 2010)
· AT&T Becomes Lead Customer For Ford Transit Connect Electric
(Mar 09, 2010)
· Comprehensive Analysis Raises Concerns About Gilbert Congressional Testimony, ABC News Segment
(Mar 08, 2010)
· Ford Offers Security Features To Protect Owners' Personal Information As Cars, Internet Converge
(Mar 08, 2010)
· Toyota Statement on Rebuttal of Professor Gilbert’s 'Unintended Acceleration'
(Mar 05, 2010)
· Toyota Responds to Waxman Committee Request
(Mar 05, 2010)
· Camaro Sets Pace for the U.S. Sports Car Segment
(Mar 04, 2010)
· New Mustang V-6 Makes History As First Car With 300+ Hp And 30+ Mpg
(Mar 04, 2010)
· Mazda Reports Sales Increase For February
(Mar 03, 2010)
· New Ford Powertrains Deliver More Performance With Less Fuel And Lower CO2
(Mar 03, 2010)
· Ford Plugs Into The Sunshine State With Progress Energy
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Porsche Debuts Three Advanced Hybrid Technologies at Geneva Motor Show
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Kia Celebrates Grand Opening Of $1 Billion State-Of-The-Art Automobile Manufacturing Plant
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Ford's U.S. Sales Up 43 Percent, Second-Quarter Production Up 144,000 Vehicles Versus Year Ago
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Ford Extends Global Electric Vehicles Plan To Europe: Five Models To Launch By 2013
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Ford Canada Sales Jump 51 Percent
(Mar 02, 2010)
· February Combined Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales Up 32 Percent
(Mar 02, 2010)
· GM Canada Voluntarily Recalls 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt & Pontiac G5/Pursuit To Fix Power Steering Assist
(Mar 02, 2010)
· Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
(Mar 01, 2010)
· Official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Vehicles A Top-Quality Legacy
(Mar 01, 2010)
· Porsche Reveals High-Performance 918 Spyder Concept
(Mar 01, 2010)
· Changan Ford Reports Best-Ever February Sales for Focus and Mondeo, Helping Drive 37 Percent Growth
(Mar 01, 2010)
· Toyota Statement On 'Mischaracterized' Media Reports Regarding Internal Legal Memo
(Feb 28, 2010)
· Toyota Extends Additional Services to all U.S. Toyota and Lexus Customers Affect
(Feb 26, 2010)
· GM Supports Event Data Recorder (EDR) Mandate to Improve Vehicle Safety
(Feb 26, 2010)
· Ford Celebrates $590 Million Investment In Windsor
(Feb 26, 2010)
· Ford Invests $155 Million In Fuel-Efficient Engines, Adds Jobs With Cleveland Pl
(Feb 26, 2010)
· Statement Regarding The Suspension Of Crew Member For Substance Violation
(Feb 25, 2010)
· Hummer Sale To Tengzhong Cannot Be Completed
(Feb 24, 2010)
· Lincoln Mkt Adds To Ford's Industry-Leading Number Of Five-Star Crash Test Ratin
(Feb 24, 2010)
· General Motors Bringing 1,200 Jobs To Lordstown Complex
(Feb 23, 2010)
· Spyker Cars Finalizes Purchase of Saab Automobile from GM
(Feb 23, 2010)
· Ford Of Europe Puts Its Second European Battery Electric Vehicle Test Fleet On The Road
(Feb 23, 2010)
· Toyota's Statement in Regard to ABC News Story
(Feb 23, 2010)
· Toyota Statement On Grand Jury Subpoena And SEC Request
(Feb 22, 2010)
· Ford Set To Re-Write The Record Books
(Feb 22, 2010)
· The Progenitor of All Porsche Sports CarsEn Route to America for the First Time
(Feb 22, 2010)
· New Ford F-150 Raptor Orders Top Expectations
(Feb 19, 2010)
· Ford At The 2010 Geneva Motor Show
(Feb 19, 2010)
· Jaguar Land Rover Announces Dr Ralf Speth As Chief Executive Officer
(Feb 18, 2010)
· Hyundai Announces i45 Will Arrive In 2nd Quarter
(Feb 18, 2010)
· Ford Named One Of Fast Company's Top 10 'Most Innovative Companies' In Mobile Technology
(Feb 18, 2010)
· GM To Invest $494 Million In U.S. Manufacturing For Next-Generation Ecotec Engines
(Feb 18, 2010)
· Toyota Statement on North American Production Adjustments
(Feb 17, 2010)
· 2005-2010 Saturns Added to GM Certified Used Vehicles Lineup
(Feb 16, 2010)
· Ford Fiesta, Key Talent Of New Post-Reality Entertainment Property
(Feb 16, 2010)
· Lamborghini Reaches 4,000 Murcielago Milestone: Murcielago Series Number 4,000 Arrives In China
(Feb 12, 2010)
· Ford Sets Limited Edition 2011 Mustang GT As Prize For Any Ford Driver That Wins The Daytona 500
(Feb 12, 2010)
· Ford January Sales Increase By 4.2 Per Cent, Fuelled By Strong Demand For Fiesta And Ka
(Feb 12, 2010)
· Oshawa Car Assembly Plant to Add Second Shift to Support Buick Regal Production
(Feb 11, 2010)
· Ford Edge First In North America To Gain From Exciting New Global 2.0-Liter Ecob
(Feb 10, 2010)
· 30 GMC Trucks, Relief Supplies to Ship to Haiti from Miami
(Feb 10, 2010)
· 'Ford Asked Us To Work This Truck Hard, We'Re Working This Truck Hard'
(Feb 10, 2010)
· FAQs About the 2010 Prius/2010 Lexus HS 250h/Camry Voluntary Recalls
(Feb 09, 2010)
· Kia Soul Named Finalist For 'World Car Of The Year' And 'World Car Design Of The Year'
(Feb 09, 2010)
· Ford's Bumper Recycling Scheme Reuses Thousands Of Parts
(Feb 09, 2010)
· Three Engines, 1267 Horsepower: 2011 Ford Mustang Delivers More Of Everything, Including Economy
(Feb 08, 2010)
· 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Goes Lightweight With Aluminum Engine, Offers Ultimate In Handling
(Feb 08, 2010)
· Spyker Secures Further Financing Of Saab Deal
(Feb 08, 2010)
· Porsche 911 Turbo S to Debut in Geneva
(Feb 08, 2010)
· General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New, 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel
(Feb 08, 2010)
· All-New Kia Sportage To Make World Premiere At Geneva Motor Show
(Feb 06, 2010)
· Ford Figo Production Starts At India's New Chennai Facility
(Feb 05, 2010)
· Ford Chennai Plant Begins Production Of Ford Figo 1.2l Engine With New Flexible
(Feb 05, 2010)
· Toyota Dealers Nationwide Have Begun Fixing Accelerator Pedals On Recalled Vehicles
(Feb 05, 2010)
· Updated Statement From Toyota Regarding Prius Brake Issue
(Feb 04, 2010)
· Toyota Announces Third-quarter Financial Results, Revenue Up, Loss Up
(Feb 04, 2010)
· NASA and GM Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology
(Feb 04, 2010)
· Automobili Lamborghini Reduces Its Factory CO2 Emissions By 30%
(Feb 03, 2010)
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