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H.E.A.T.: Prevent Auto Theft
2007-11-29 02:15:00
This coming holiday season, people are not only flocking malls to pick gifts and Christmas decors but some are also going there to shop for cars. And by that I mean, shopping for cars without paying for them. Yes, car thieves will no doubt lurk around looking for an easy car to steal. That's why H.E.A.T. or Help Eliminate Auto Theft s has these tips to car owners according to The Auto Channel. Park in well-lit areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters or large vans or trucks. These obstacles decrease your ability to see the space surrounding your vehicle clearly, where thieves or carjackers could be hiding.Consider using the valet service if you are out at a shopping center alone at night. The small fee is worth your safety. Remember to leave the valet only the ignition key with no I.D. Always keep your registration and proof of insurance in your wallet.Place gifts in the trunk and out of view. ...

FCX Clarity: Honda?s Zero-Emission Sedan
2007-11-27 13:53:00
Honda is moving towards one direction. And that is to produce environmentally friendly focus product lines. And the latest aftermath of such goal is the zero-emission sedan dubbed FCX Clar ity , shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show.As the auto show kicked off this week, the Japanese automaker launched its new FCX Clarity, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The head turner, sleek sedan, which the automaker intends to begin leasing to a limited number of Southern California drivers next summer, is inspired by another Honda concept vehicle introduced in 2005. According to reports, the sedan will be available on a 3-year lease for $600 a month, making it the first fuel-cell car to be offered to the general public.According to Dan Bonawitz, head of logistics at American Honda, the Clarity will get an equivalent combined city and highway fuel economy of 68 miles per gallon, which doubles that of the Accord. Bonawitz added the fuel-cell car is for drivers ?who want to be on the absolute cutting ...
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Racecar Driving: A Unique Holiday Gift To Your Loved One
2007-11-21 02:22:00
There are thirty plus days to go before Christmas arrives. But as early as now, people are preparing for the holidays - shopping for Christmas decors and gifts. Oh yeah, the holiday season is in the air, actually the cold breeze and snow flakes are apparently saying that it?s joy to the world once again!Have you already come up with an idea as to what unique gift do you think you can give to your loved ones... A brand new Dodge muffler? An iPod? I?m sure these are great stuff, but do you want something very extraordinary? Something that your loved one will never ever forget? How about letting him drive a real race car and blast at over 100 miles per hour? Sounds cool right? This thing is possible? check this out!According to the news I read from my source, TheAutoChannel.com, BIR Performance Driving School offers safe instructions and track time to rookie drivers and veteran drivers as well. There?s more! Anybody who purchases a holiday gift card by December 20 will receive a 10 per...
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Six Best Automobiles for 2008 Recognized By WealthTV
2007-11-20 03:27:00
WealthTV, the high definition premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network, gave credits to six outstanding vehicles for 2008 . Now, early Christmas shoppers need not to worry about what car they should get for their loved ones because WealthTV?s six recognized automobiles for 2008 are definitely the hottest packages with a ribbon on top! Better leave those truck decals behind and let?s get to know these cars, shall we?WealthTV named the winners of its prominent crystal Viewer's Choice Award in six classes at the Los Angeles Auto Show recently. You can get five of these unbelievable cars for your special loved one for a sheer $860,000 plus $600 dollars a month. However, the last model will require a lease of $600 per month.Viewers were requested to respond to WealthTV?s online polling to verify the supreme automobiles for 2008. Only six automobiles made it to the top list in the hearts and minds of WealthTV's viewers. Winners received the crystal WealthTV Viewer's Choice Awa...
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What David Thomas and Patrick Olsen Say About The New Clubman
2007-11-16 02:27:00
Kicking Tires has always been a reliable source for me in terms of car information, news and updates. I even depend on the particular site every time I look for car parts. And just this morning, I was about to look for the best site where I can get the most durable Acura repair manuals and so I visited the site. But what I found out is that BMW will soon release the 2008 Mini Clubman.Patrick Olsen from Cars.com describes the new car. He said, ?The Clubman's extra space eases getting in and out of this little charmer. Access on the passenger side, with the suicide-door opening, was really easy, even for me (6-foot-1). The backseat in the model I was in were a very comfortable leather, and even with an adult in front of me my knees weren?t crunched. It wasn't like sitting in first class, of course, but it would be passable for short trips. My kids would definitely be more comfortable in this car than they were in the original Mini, where they found themselves cramped at the end of a...
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Mitsubishi Loses TV Ad Pull
2007-11-15 05:44:00
Ads can make or unmake a company. This is why every company should be careful in what they say or showcase in their ads. Do you wanna hail street racing? Think again. You might suffer Mitsubishi ?s plight?According to The Star release, Mitsubishi Motors Canada has lost an appeal of an advertising regulator's finding that one of the automaker's ads showed a disregard for safety. Consumers and safety advocates criticized the ad saying it promotes street racing.Advertising Standards Canada, a self-regulating industry body, said in its third-quarter report that an appeal panel confirmed an original decision that sharply criticized the company's flashy spring television ad of a Lancer sports sedan roaring down streets and complained that it glorified street racing.The advertising council originally called on Mitsubishi to cancel the commercial permanently during the summer. The automaker had already stopped running the ad, pending "a normal review." But the company justified the conten...
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Mazda Supports HyNor
2007-11-13 03:14:00
Japan meets Norway! Mazda reaches out all the way to Norway to support the Hydrogen Road of Norway (HyNor). The Mazda Motor Corporation?s involvement with the project intends to help in the enhancement of hydrogen vehicles and hydrogen fuel. According to TheAutoChannel.com, the partnership was officially settled during the signing ceremony that took place at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo a few days ago. I bet you don?t have any idea about this, so just dig in and filter this update with your Volkswagen air filter!The event was attended by known personalities such as Mr. Åge B. Grutle, Norwegian ambassador to Japan and Mr. Hisakazu Imaki, Mazda?s president and CEO. During the signing ceremonies, Mr. Seita Kanai, Mazda?s director and senior managing executive officer in charge of Research and Development and Mr. Ulf Hafseld, chairman of HyNor, signed a memo of agreement for partnership and support in the growth of a hydrogen economy. The memorandum includes the agreement that HyNor i...

G-OIL Motor Oil Gets Editor's Choice Award
2007-11-09 03:04:00
Among all the oil brands available in the US car market, Green Earth Technologies? G-OIL motor oil gets the Popular Mechanics Editor?s Choice Award at the ninth annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) held in Las Vegas.G-OIL topped Popular Mechanics? editors? best new products of 2007. G-Oil, a motor oil made with American-grown base oils, was recognized as the most outstanding achiever in the product design and innovation. Moreover, G-OIL is being tagged as the ?carbon-neutral, and derived from a domestically-produced renewable resource? by the magazine.G-OIL was the very first bio fuel on the US car market. It is a high endurance oil that provides superior performance during maximum oil change interval recommended by vehicle manufacturers. It is made up of tallow materials supplied by American farmers. Tallow is known to be culled from beef which is used to feed animals and it can also be found in soap.?We?re thrilled Popular Mechanics recognized G-OIL as a breakthroug...
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Limited Edition Chrysler
2007-11-06 05:25:00
If you want a unique car, you can spend on a custom paintjob or buy a limited edition car. And if you are looking for a limited edition car, look no further than your local Chrysler dealership. The automaker announced recently that they will make available the fifth and final installment of the Signature Series vehicles. Said vehicles will be available for the 2008 model year. The Chrysler Aspen Signature Series will be the newest and hottest addition to Chrysler's lineup.The Auto Channel reported David Rooney, Director of Chrysler marketing and Global Communications saying: "The Chrysler Aspen Signature Series builds on the extensive list of premium features already found on the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, and reflects the original vision of Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler: engineering at exceptional value."Said limited edition will come with auto parts as reliable as Volkswagen performance parts. Apart from those durable parts, the limited edition Aspen will come with these features...
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Saab Celebrates Diamond Anniversary
2007-10-30 09:37:00
Yes, Saab is celebrating its wood anniversary!To celebrate Saab?s 60th anniversary in the industry, aficionados all over the world met in Trollhattan, a town in Sweden.Let?s do a little retrospection?Sixty years ago, Saab short for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget AB or Swedish Aircraft Company Limited, was known only as an airplane manufacturer. Four days of festivities culminated in a huge gathering of historic Saabs outside the Saab Car Museum.The company?s first car, the Saab 92, looked like no other with its streamlined shape and innovative engineering. It?s no surprise; the car was conceived by a pool of aircraft engineers not bound by the traditional auto styling and know-how.At present, after the manufacture of more than 4 million cars, the automaker has inked a reputation for premium cars sold in over 60 countries worldwide. Evident as it is, much has changed in the automotive realm. But since those post-war years, the innovative mind of Saab?s designers and engineers has the ...
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Top 10 Features For A Convenient Holiday Road-Trip From Cars.com
2007-10-25 02:17:00
The cool breeze in the air signifies the upcoming cold and exciting holiday this year. Yes, I can feel it right here on my cheeks! How about you? I hope you won?t get frostbites or lip burns. Anyway, there will be millions of Americans, that includes me and probably you, that is sure to take a road trip this holiday season maybe for a grand vacation or just to escape the freezing cold and enjoy the sun down south.Road trips mean only one thing - you?ll be spending a lot of time driving! Long travels are sure fun especially when you?re with your family. However, a long period of time behind the wheel can definitely stress you out. The good news is, having the best and the perfect features in your car can make a lot of difference in your road-trip. Minutes before you get to your point of destination, you?ll still look and feel fresh because of these car features. It doesn?t matter if your car came from Mercury Canada or any other model. The important thing is, they have the right feat...
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Smoking Behind The Wheel: A Risky Driving Habit
2007-10-18 03:34:00
Are you one of those cigarette-puffing motorists on the road? Are you familiar with the law set by the highway authorities? Don?t you know it?s a big risk smoking cigarettes when driving? If you feel guilty, you?re maybe one of these UK citizens? Listen up!UK has over 3 million UK motorists who have been involved in road accidents due to lapses or ?near misses? in attentiveness due to in-car smoking distractions. eSure car insurance brought in a study and revealed that an astounding 45 percent of motorists who are regular in-car smokers will disregard the new rules carried out in the revised Highway Code and they are eager to light up more cancer sticks while driving. When the results came in, it also revealed that 68 percent confessed that they?ve not even read the existing Highway Code ever since passing their driving tests. Remember, even if you have an awesome Saturn headlight, it doesn?t mean you?re cool enough when you smoke in a nice ride.Smoking in the car is an action polic...
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A New Volvo C30 Green Racing Car For STCC To Be Developed by Volvo Cars
2007-10-16 02:37:00
It?s green racing time! The Volvo Car Corporation has taken vehicle technology to new heights by developing a totally new racing car and sustaining its efforts with bioethanol (E85) and the Green Racing in the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) for the next three years!"Our decision is based on the positive attention and the good results that the recently concluded STCC season has meant for Volvo's brand," says Derek Crabb, the head of Powertrain and Engine at Volvo Cars and the man recently appointed to lead Volvo's Racing department."It is now time to take the next step for the coming STCC seasons, and to meet the growing international interest in green racing," added Derek Crabb.According to AutoSpectator.com, the car will be enhanced by developing a new and up to date green racing car based on the Volvo C30. The C30 is the basically the model that displays Volvo's environmental technology in the market such as the Flexifuel and the forthcoming 1.6D Efficiency. The Volvo ...
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Insurers Let Parents Monitor Teen Driving
2007-10-11 07:40:00
Your kids are growing up. Sooner or later they will be entering the most chaotic phase of their life. As teens, they will be craving for action and adventure. They will be in search for new things ? including road invasion. Driving is one thing they look forward to since they were kids.You?re no stranger to this. You?ve been in that situation ages ago. So you understand. What worries you is the fact that reckless driving is one of the most dominant causes of teen fatalities.By far, traffic accidents are the No. 1 killer of U.S. teenagers, with a fatality rate 4 times higher than drivers aged 25-69. A total of 5,288 teens died in traffic accidents in 2005, and more than 7,000 were driving cars involved in fatal accidents.Stay right there. We?ll wipe the worries for a short while.I want to re-tell a story. Don?t react just yet. This is a no non-sense story. MSNBC writes:When 17-year-old Anna Kinderman takes a turn too fast in her parents? sedan or jams the brakes too hard, she apologi...
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Sync Receives Praises
2007-10-09 02:53:00
The turnaround plan of Dearborn automaker Ford is definitely working. Although the last month has seen Ford's sale drop, it is not an indication how consumers will respond to Ford's product in the very near future.One of the newest features given by Ford to its new vehicles is the Ford Sync . Recently, Thom Cannell, the senior editor for the Detroit Bureau, sung the Ford Sync praises.According to the article published by theautochannel.com, Cannell said: "What would you pay to have the coolest car on your block? A car with the best hands-free Bluetooth speakerphone and the best text-to-speech system for reading all those hundreds of messages from your thumb-pounding friends. How about owning a car where you could have an intimate conversation with your iPod - or other music player - like 'Play me those hot new Fergie songs,' or 'What have I got by Kanye West?,' even 'I want to hear Rockstar' and like magic the music would explode from four coaxial speakers and 8-inch subwoofe...

M&M's® Chocolate Candies to Sponsor Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Rac
2007-10-06 04:19:00
M&M?s milk chocolate! Melts in your mouth, not in your hand! These sweet colorful goodies are definitely one of the most popular brands in the chocolate industry. Sweet! And guess what?s more sweeter than these chocolates and your Dodge brake booster? Check this sugar-coated news from TheAutoChannel.com!Yesterday, M&M?s® Brand Chocolate Candies will be the official sponsor of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team and driver Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a three-year partnership with Mars North America! The sponsorship will be effective at the start of 2008.Kyle Busch eagerly stated, "I can't wait to climb behind the wheel of the M&M'S(R) car next season. M&M'S Racing has been a fan favorite for years in the sport and it's an honor to drive for one of the most recognized brands in the world. My focus is to win, and I know that everyone at Mars shares that vision as well. I want to thank the associates at Mars U.S. for this opportunity and look for...
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Car Features Your Family Will Love
2007-10-04 04:21:00
Safety and comfort are the primary considerations in choosing the right car for our family. Wherever they go, whatever they do; we want our loved ones to be safe and comfy. That?s what being filial is all about.But choosing the tender loving car could make you feel a bit headachy. To spare you the heady sensation but still ensuring the safety of your loved ones, bear in mind some important auto safety features. The next time you go shop, let the auto safety features guide your choice.A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that side airbags that provide torso protection reduced deaths by 26% in side-impact crashes. The same study also found that deaths were reduced by up to 37% when the vehicle was also equipped with side airbags that protect the head.According to a report from J.D. Power and Associates, new-car buyers were most interested in two-stage ?smart? airbags, which initially inflate with less pressure to better cushion passenger impact....
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Toyota Panasonic Update on the Japanese GP
2007-10-02 02:20:00
The Panasonic Toyota Racing had a sort of a déjà vu when racers Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher both raced the home race today. Trulli was able to hit 13th while Schumacher did not have the chance to finish. The same thing happened back in the first World Championship Japanese Grand Prix at the track in 1976 and both racers experienced difficulty on the Fuji Speedway when they were attacked by rain making it difficult for them to race.Although the racing action was attacked by rain, Jarno Trulli who is wearing a specially designed helmet for the Panasonic Toyota Racing team managed to make it to the 13th leaving another racer Ralf Schumacher two places back than Trulli. Both drivers may not be wearing a Ford Mustang fuel pump as part of their racing car but both of them are using Bridgestone Potenza tires to take on the wet race track. Trulli was able to make the 19 laps when he made his stop for the fuel on the lap 18. Ralf stopped at the lap 28 but was able to continue the race o...
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Volkswagen Plans to Overpower Toyota in 2015
2007-09-24 10:33:00
The Toyota Motor Corporation has been making waves in the international car market selling a huge amount of cars for the past years. And it even sent the Ford Motor Company to the third spot as the biggest automaker in the US for the past months. Toyota was also able to overpower the Chrysler Group in the latest sales report. And even General Motor Corporation is rumored to have been overpowered by the Japanese automaker.The fact that the car maker is doing great in the car market, more auto builders find it a threat to their future car sales. Even in European countries, Toyota is doing excellent sales on almost all the markets in the world. Toyota is even tagged as the fastest growing auto maker of the world.During these tough times, Toyota would always sell. The Japanese car maker boasts its quality and budget-friendly units against expensive brands. And on the latest news from theautochannel.com, the German car maker Volkswagen is planning to overtake the world?s famous Prius mak...
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Sales Rep Affects CPO Vehicle Sales
2007-09-20 02:58:00
If you are looking for a car and you don't have enough to buy a new one, an alternative that automakers offer is for you to buy certified pre-owned vehicles. As these vehicles have been used (probably leased previously), it is only obvious that it is priced much lower than a new vehicle. And if you are considering buying a CPO vehicle, I think that you would agree with J.D. Power and Associates that sales representatives play a major role in your decision.In an article I stumbled upon on theautochannel.com while I was looking for a colleague's site who wants me to look up auto parts such as that fan blade Canada for his car, it said that J.D. Power conducted a study on customer satisfaction concerning sales of certified pre-owned vehicles. The study considered seven factors which affects the decision of CPO vehicle buyers. These are price, salesperson, vehicle condition, financing and insurance process, certified pre-owned vehicle program features, inventory, and delivery.Accordin...
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Mazda Drops The 5 To Make Something Supreme!
2007-09-18 08:38:00
Mazda is making something supreme by dropping the number 5 and entertaining tweaks and upgrades. So what?s the hottest member of the Zoom-Zoom family?FoMoCo?s Japanese subsidiary Mazda Motor Corp. recently announced the modifications it has made on the sporty Premacy. Yes, Mazda 5 is now Mazda Premacy in Japan!Major Features of the Enhanced Mazda PremacyExterior? Front design has been modified to produce a smooth, clean line that sorts of link the hood to the bumper? Newly designed headlights highlights the Premacy?s refined expression? LED indicator lights embedded in the door mirrors as well as the LED rear combination lights emphasize the Premacy?s quality premium model gradesInterior? The instrument panel design and layout have been changed? Black dials have visible white illumination for a more dynamic design? Interior colors and seat fabric have been changed to suit different model grades resulting to a more stylish and personalized expression.Inside, the instrument panel was ...
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Consumers Can?t Get Enough Of The 2008 Models On Cars.com!
2007-09-15 08:55:00
I admit, I am one of these millions of visitors checking out the freshest 2008 models in Cars .com! The fact is; we can?t help it! The 2008 models are mysteries that we need to unfold? Aside from engine mount Canada and other parts that we would like to inquire, Cars.com is regularly visited by a number of car enthusiasts everyday, and their main intention?2008 year model cars! Absolutely!According to the latest Cars.com Consumer Search Index that was published on TheAutoChannel.com, a number of vehicles that were redesigned for next year have caused awareness among consumers shopping at Cars.com. Cars such as the 2008 Saturn Vue, Toyota Highlander and Subaru Impreza, are on top of the list of new redesigned cars earning the most increase in searches on Cars.com!Here are the list of vehicles with the most searches on Cars.com and the vehicles experiencing the largest increases and decreases month over month.Top New Car Searches (August) 1. Honda Civic2. Toyota Camry3. Honda Accord4. ...
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Green Fabric From Mazda
2007-09-13 02:54:00
When it comes to automotive safety, we think about Volvo. If we talk about fast cars, Ferrari comes to mind. When green cars are concerned, we tend to think of Toyota first. But ToMoCo no longer appears to be on the frontline in the fight against global warming. Ford has the Escape Hybrid; General Motors is working on the Chevy Volt and its European counterpart, the Opel Flextreme. And we also have the Tesla Roadster and the ZAP Xebra. And then Mazda also appears in the picture with its newly-developed green fabric.In the auto industry, green does not only mean the color of a product but its state of being eco friendly. Mazda's new fabric is green because it is made from 100 percent plant fiber. That means it does not have oil-based materials. Oil-based component when manufactured release a certain amount of potentially harmful gases into the atmosphere. With Mazda's biofabric, as the product is called, plant-derived fibers are the key.The said biofabric has been developed by the ...
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Time?s Worst Cars of All Time includes Ford Model T
2007-09-11 08:12:00
Time Magazine just recently announced the Top 50 Worst Cars of All Time on their official website. I was able to get the list so here it is. Have a closer look at the cars that made it to the top 50 list.1990-Present1995 Ford Explorer1997 GM EV11997 Plymouth Prowler1998 Fiat Multipla2000 Ford Excursion2001 Jaguar X-Type2001 Pontiac Aztek2002 BMW 7-series2003 Hummer H22004 Chevy SSR1975-19891975 Bricklin SV11975 Morgan Plus 8 Propane1975 Triumph TR71975 Trabant1976 Aston Martin Lagonda1976 Chevy Chevette1978 AMC Pacer1980 Corvette 305 "California"1980 Ferrari Mondial 81981 Cadillac Fleetwood V-8-6-41981 De Lorean DMC-121982 Cadillac Cimarron1982 Camaro Iron Duke1984 Maserati Biturbo1985 Mosler Consulier GTP1985 Yugo GV1986 Lamborghini LM0021960-19741961 Amphicar1961 Corvair1966 Peel Trident1970 AMC Gremlin1970 Triumph Stag1971 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Two-Door Hardtop1971 Ford Pinto1974 Jaguar XK-E V12 Series III1940-19591949 Crosley Hotshot1956 Renault Dauphine1957 King Midget Mode...
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Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle With Celebrities!
2007-09-10 09:52:00
Let?s all forget about our Volkswagen oil pumps for a while and prepare yourself with this semi-kinda celebrity news I have for you today! Listen up? According to the news I?ve read from TheAutoChannel.com, today, September 8, 2007, stars will shower down from the skies at Heart Castle ! Oh yeah, the most anticipated star-studded event, the Audi Best Buddies Challenge : Heart Castle, will feature celebrity attendees in the joint venture program sponsored by Audi and Best Buddies International. This will be the first time Audi will host and be a title sponsor of the annual charity bicycle tour - the Audi of America's! 35 cars will be provided by Audi to transport guests to and from the Audi Best Buddies Challenge event.Western Region director Michael Cagle, and other superior executives will welcome celebrity guests and riders to the historic Hearst Castle in northern California's San Simeon Hills. The celebrities are:Maria Shriver and her husbandCalifornia's governor Arnold Schwarz...
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Porsche's New Ad Agency
2007-09-06 04:52:00
German automaker Porsche recently announced that it has picked Cramer-Krasselt of Chicago as its new creative arm. The said firm will handle Porsche's media buying which is part of the automaker's United States account. The partnership may see a shift in Porsche's approach to marketing their vehicles. Although I think Porsche is one of only handful automakers that don't need any advertising, it is still a vital part of the automaker's operations.David Pryor, the vice president of marketing of Porsche Cars North America, said: "Our decision to go with Cramer-Krasselt was based on seeking new and innovative approaches to marketing our unique products to a difficult-to-reach audience. Cramer-Krasselt took a fresh approach to targeting these affluent, advertising-averse consumers. Their team very quickly showed a tremendous passion and understanding of our business and developed a compelling, evolutionary expression of our brand."Before Cramer-Krasselt was chosen by the automaker...
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Safety Systems in all Subaru Vehicles
2007-09-05 02:49:00
Recently, I have learned that Suba ru is creating a big name in the safety line. They were able to gain high ranks in the crashworthiness test made by Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The new Impreza was in the spotlight. But, it is not just that single model that made it to the top. Included in the complete list were the all-wheel drive Forester, Liberty, Outback and the Tribeca. They are all the ones who lifted the Subaru name above all others.Let?s take a look with what?s behind the five-star rank for occupant safety and four-star pedestrian rating. Of course, it has been brought about by the active safety systems available in all Subaru vehicles. If they were able to create efficient Subaru coil springs, safety equipment would be as effective as well. Based from autoweb.drive.com, these are all the active safety features:Constant All-Wheel Drive ? provides constant drive to all four wheels, promoting balance and control.Anti lock brakes (ABS) ? controls th...
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From Trailer To New Facility
2007-08-27 07:31:00
Kia is a relatively new brand in Canada. As a fact, the manufacturer of Kia Spectra radiator has just started its venture in the territory in 2000. But since then, the brand has showed consistent growth.Jessy Prihar, Millwoods Kia dealer principal, is preparing for the grand opening of the Capital Region's newest Kia store. The new 18,800-square-foot facility is one of the first dealerships in Canada to showcase the automaker?s new corporate look. The new structure will be able to display 8 new vehicles in the showroom and provide 10 service bays to suitably serve the dealership's growing number of clientele.Millwoods Kia started operations out of a trailer in January last year. Despite the fact, the dealership still managed to sell 300 new units in the previous year. With a brand new facility coupled with a growing interest in Kia products, Prihar is confident that 2007 will see strong growth, saying, "By the end of the fiscal year, I expect we'll (sell) 400 units."Earlier this ...
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Highlander Hybrid Prices
2007-08-22 01:21:00
The Highlander may not be as flashy as some SUVs out there but it is one of the most successful nameplates by the Japanese automaker Toyota. And with its hybrid version, it has become a trendsetter in its class. And for the 2008 model year, the Highlander Hybrid was given more ammo to make it the best in its class. And the prices for the most recent batch of Highlander Hybrids have also been announced recently by the automaker looking to be the king of the hill.Although more features were added, the new Highlander Hybrid is priced lower than its predecessor. The 2008 Highlander Hybrid base model 4WD-i will have a starting price of $33,700 and that amount is $190 lower than the previous Highlander Hybrid. The upscale Limited trim level of the 4WD-i will carry an MSRP of $39,950. This is more than the previous version though by $3,400. The reason is that the Limited trim level has much more features than the previous model.Aside from having a lot of technologically advanced features, ...
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VW Celebrates Record Sales
2007-08-18 03:30:00
Volkswagen AG is pleased to announce that its auto record sales for January to June has crept up to 2.11 million vehicles worldwide and that marks a 7.9% increase over 2006's figures.The upwards trend is also reflected in July's figure, which has shown a 10.5% raise over July 2006 to 310,00 vehicles. The figures relate to VW brand vehicles only, and not other subsidiary brands which include Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Seat and Skoda."We have never sold so many Volkswagen vehicles in this period before. We look forward with confidence to the month ahead," said Dr. Michael Kern, brand sales and marketing director.VW, the world?s fourth largest automaker, is celebrating the increase as one significant milestone. China, the company?s biggest market, VW has sold an even greater amount than last year.The Volkswagen Group as a whole is the world's fourth largest car manufacturer after Toyota, General Motors and Ford. 443,000 vehicles over this period (an increase of 25.4%) were...
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