J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings
Jan 22, 2008
As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY
Jan 20, 2008
DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Sales Up 9.6 Percent for December
Jan 3, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports increased sales in the United States of 9.6 percent for December, compared to same period last year. For the year U.S. sales were down 8.4 percent, with a total of 106,354 units sold. * Volvo sales of the all-new XC70 and V70 made a strong showi ... Continue reading
That Was the Year that Was. TACH's European Bureau Chief looks back on 2007
Dec 31, 2007
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The last thing you, our faithful readers need during the holiday season is a long, boring article about the rear suspension setting of some obscure automobile so let me make it brief. The choices are all mine so if you disagree please donât blame anyone but y ... Continue reading
Volvo to Recall 125,000 Trucks in United States
Dec 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Dec 27, 2007; Veronica Ek writing for Reuters reported that Sweden's Volvo said on Thursday it would recall 125,000 trucks in the United States because of a fault with an electrical component. Volvo, the world's number two truck maker, said the problem was related to the main circuit-breaker in the lighting ... Continue reading
Virtual Airbag Technology Can Eliminate Crash Fatalities - VIDEO STORY
Dec 21, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 21, 2007: Volvo Group invests in technology that increases driversâ attention on the road Studies show that lack of attention is the single largest cause of traffic accidents. As part of the Volvo Groupâs comprehensive safety efforts, Volvo Technology Transfer is now investing in Seeing ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 19, 2007: Travel and Recreational journalists from all over Europe have been invited to the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi by Ispo, the worldâs biggest sport, recreation and leisure Trade Fair in Germany. Here in Jukkasjärvi, quite some distance north of the Arctic Circle, the id ... Continue reading
Clinton Climate Initiative Partners with Volvo to Promote Environmental Alternatives - VIDEO STORY
Dec 5, 2007
STOCKHOLM - December 5, 2007: Former US President Bill Clintonâs Climate Initiative (CCI) has chosen Volvo as its partner to promote the use of hybrid buses and Bus Rapide Transit (BRT) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. CCI, through its partnership with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, will apply its kno ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sales Report for November in North America
Dec 3, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 8,243 units for November. Compared to the same period last year, this represents an 11 percent decrease. Overall in North America (United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico), sales were 8,904 units representing a decrea ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Moves into HD Radio(TM) Revolution - Big Time
Nov 28, 2007
BOSTON, Nov. 27 -- Announced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology on almost all models. Equipped with the HD Radio system, Volvo owners will enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more ch ... Continue reading
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