Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of Highlander (September). The 2010 [...]
Automotive Stimulus Program Pumps Millions of Dollars into the Economy Through Spending By Manufacturers and Dealers Preparing To Cash in On the $1 Billion Opportunity The governments Cash for Clunkers program (C.A.R.S.) began stimulating the economy a month before the first rebate check was cut to a consumer for a new vehicle. “Manufacturers and dealers [...]
Offers REAL Transportation Solutions to GHG Emissions A new website is being launched by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to highlight strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. The website, Real Transportation Solutions for Green House Gas Emissions, includes best practices, state examples, research findings, and links to other [...]
Let NADAguides.com Tell You PROGRAM DETAILS EXPLAINED FOR CONSUMERS – With the Cash for Clunkers program, also known as CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System), officially launched, new car shoppers have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle if their trade-in vehicle meets specific program [...]
A new study shows that clean diesel technologies in engines manufactured beginning in 2007 not only reduced certain emissions by 90 percent over 2004 models, but far exceeded expectations in their performance in cleaning up the nation’s air quality. Emission reductions by 2007 model engines “exceeded substantially even those levels required by law,” said the [...]
Congress passed the Automotive Stimulus bill “Cash For Clunkers” on Thursday, marking the first real legislative stride towards an auto industry recovery, announced CashForClunkersHeadquarters.com, an organization that is leading the campaign to educate the public about the bill. Cash For Clunkers provides up to $4,500 to car owners who trade in their present car for [...]
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award is presented to NAVTEQ Europe B.V. (NAVTEQ) for its Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) MPE Reference Solution. This innovation creates a simple, efficient and highly cost-effective architecture, along with all the building blocks necessary for digital map-based informational and map-enabled [...]
From today, customers at a Shell service station will become the first in the world to fill their tanks with gasoline containing advanced biofuel made from wheat straw. For one month starting June 10, the regular gasoline purchased at a Shell service station in Ottawa, Canada will contain 10% cellulosic ethanol. The biofuel is produced [...]
The nation’s largest motor club expects rise in roadside assistance requests, offers motorists tips to avoid becoming stranded With the summer travel season looming, AAA announced today it anticipates coming to the rescue of 7.3 million stranded motorists this summer. During the months of June, July and August, AAA expects a rise of nearly 1.5 [...]
Single unit integrates audio, driver information and climate control electronics with unique styling; allows flexibility for automakers and personalization for consumers Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation will present a new concept platform – a cleanly styled center stack that integrates audio, climate controls, and driver information electronics (ACDI) in one single unit – at the [...]