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People injured in crash involving Detroit fire vehicle
Detroit -- A Detroit Fire Department vehicle has been involved in a crash with a car at the intersection of Van Dyke and Interstate 94 on the city's east side, according to fire department officials.
2010-08-31 15:36:00 | DetNews.comChevy to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors:
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors' vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
2010-08-31 15:34:00 | AutoWeekHow GM Will Use Fear To Sell You A Chevy Volt
General Motors has asked for a U.S. trademark on the phrase "range anxiety," for the purpose of "promoting public awareness of electric vehicle capabilities." Get ready for GM to question whether you can trust your family in an all-electric car. Jesus CarChevrolet Volt - GM's Extended Range Electric...
2010-08-31 15:32:51 | Roadst3rBorders adds paid loyalty program, cuts e-reader prices
Borders Group will unveil a revamped loyalty program Wednesday that adds a paid membership offer as part of its strategy to stay relevant to consumers.
2010-08-31 15:32:00 | DetNews.com
Video: Fiat Launching This Year With 165 Dealerships In 119 U.S. Markets
A week ago, we told you that Chrysler's Sergio Marchionne was planning to meet potential Fiat dealers and explain his vision of the American Fiat network. Yesterday, the CEO did just that, and he seems to have generated lots of enthusiasm among attendees -- even though other dealers are clearly worried about adding a brand to the Chrysler family...
2010-08-31 15:24:00 | The Car ConnectionNADA to oppose new fuel economy labels
The National Automobile Dealers Association said today it would likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles starting with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions.
2010-08-31 15:21:00 | Automotive NewsFRANCE: Citroen reveals DS4 details ahead of Paris
Citroën has announced details of its new DS4, the second model in its DS line, which will make its public debut at the Paris motor show this year and go on sale in 2011.
2010-08-31 15:08:00 | Just-Auto
2010 RUF Porsche Cayenne Diesel
The new Cayenne Turbo is powered by a direct-injected 3.0 liter V6 turbo engine. With its eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission and a reduced vehicle weight, this SUV feels and drives lighter than ever before. For whom the standard power of 240 hp (176 kW) is not sufficient, RUF Automobile GmbH, in the...
2010-08-31 15:08:00 | Roadst3rRegulators propose new fuel-economy label, and Chrysler unveils Fiat plans, in News Brake for Tuesday, Aug. 31:
In today's News Brake: Government regulators redesign the fuel-economy label, Smart car sales drop 70 percent in the United States, and Chrysler unveils plans for Fiat franchises . . . But Wait, There's More!
2010-08-31 15:03:00 | AutoWeekChevy to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the new Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors' vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
2010-08-31 15:03:00 | Automotive News
2011 Chevrolet Volt arrives in China, sales begin next year - egmCarTech
The first drivable Chevrolet Volt electric-vehicle with extended-range capability has arrived in China to keep the Chinese market excited for sales, which kick off next year. GM has made a long-term commitment to bringing our industry-leading technology to China,". "This is enabling us to provide the...
2010-08-31 15:00:57 | Roadst3r
Ferrari 458 Italia has another crash scare in Glasgow, Scotland
Posted on 08.31.2010 15:00 by Kirby Filed under: Ferrari | Europe | Supercars / Exotic cars | car crash | Ferrari 458 | Cars | Car News With reports coming out that Ferrari is in the process of doing a recall for the 458 Italia over the unprecedented number of fire incidents the supercar has (...)
2010-08-31 15:00:00 | Top Speed
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT: Taming the Mt. Washington Auto Road
Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Subaru, Long-Term Garage Taming of the Mt. Washington Auto Road - Click above for high-res image gallery In our last long term update, I mentioned that my wife and I took the 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT on a two-week road trip up to New England. Our ultimate destination was Bar Harbor, Maine, though a stop in New Hampshire on the way home became our most memorable vacation moment of all time. After (...)
2010-08-31 14:58:00 | AutoBlog