Archive for January, 2010
Porsche Museum Celebrates its First Birthday
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Stuttgart. More than 530,000 visitors from all over the world, 2,555 guided tours and 14,326 grilled steaks at the Christophorus Restaurant – just one year after opening, the Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is looking back on 31 January 2010 at a very positive story of success. “In its first 365 days our Museum has developed into a truly dynamic and living enterprise. In many respects we have significantly exceeded even our own ambitious expectations”, states Achim Stejskal, the Director of the Porsche Museum.
Breaking it in
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Engine break-in procedures vary from vehicle to vehicle, though the logic behind them is virtually universal. The break-in period for most cars is relatively painless–but imagine not being allowed to romp your new Corvette for 805 kilometres!
Toyota’s recall extends over to Europe
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Toyota Motor Company is facing one of its biggest challenges ever. First, it must quickly find a solution to the recall affecting what seems to be an increasing number of vehicles. Then, it will have to counter the smear campaign launched this week by some of its top rivals, particularly with regard to the brand’s once spotless reputation for reliability.
Zipcar Pulls Recalled Toyotas from Fleet, Awaits Fix from Toyota
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., — Zipcar, Inc., the world’s largest car-sharing service, announced that, “The safety of our Zipsters is our top priority.”
Distracted Driving Fines Start February 1
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
On February 1, 2010, police will begin issuing tickets for using hand-held cell phones and communications and entertainment devices while driving in Ontario.
PPG new low-VOC etch primers approved by Chrysler for warranty repairs
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor(tm) P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles.
Pininfarina at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the first official image of the concept car
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Turin January 29th, 2010 – Pininfarina discloses the first official image of its new concept car, world
debut on March 2nd at the Geneva Motor Show.
Top 10 Cars, 10 Years: Marc B.
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
I started out as an automotive journalist almost by coincidence, when I became friends with Bertrand Godin back when I was working as editor in chief of a local weekly magazine, and together we started working on common projects. I started writing articles, then did television research before finally getting my first local editorial, and I then went on to collaborate with various mass media companies.
Jaguar: 75 Years Looking Forward
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
MAHWAH, N.J.,- This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name and 75 years of looking forward, designing and building cars that represent the very best of technical innovation, design leadership and sporting success.
Honda Next-generation Odyssey Concept at Chicago Auto Show
Friday, January 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will debut a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, the company announced today.
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