Automotive News Archives for February 13, 2012
- 2012 Off to Promising Start for Skoda
MLADA BOLESLAV, CZECH REPUBLIC – Feb 13, 2012: Skoda is continuing on its growth course in early 2012. Worldwide sales of this long-established Czech carmaker rose 10.2 percent year on year in January 2012 to 75,400 units. This is also the best January figure in Skoda’s... Continue Reading
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat Review By Marty Bernstein
2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide 1997-2012 SEE ALSO: Sedans Sold In North America Ranked By Rear Leg Room THE NEW GERMAN FAMILY SEDAN THAT'S MADE IN CHATTANOGA, YOU’ALL By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel VW rea... Continue Reading
- ARCA - Grand Opportunity For Brandon Davis At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, February 13, 2012: In all respects, the opportunity of a lifetime has been presented before Brandon Davis to compete in Saturday’s 2012 ARCA Racing Series season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in the No.2 ModSpace Ford Fusion fo... Continue Reading
- ARCA - Mikey Kile Looks For Daytona Triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, February 13, 2012: The 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season-opener is set for Saturday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and if there’s a new driver and team combination that is capable of pulling off a memorable feat, Andy... Continue Reading
- Battle of the Sexes: Autobytel Editors Choose Hottest Cars for 2012
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- Be Lucky In Love - Win A £10,000 Renault Twingo With A Dynamique Wedding Proposal
PARIS – Feb 13, 2012: Renault has teamed up with Yahoo! to find the lady who has the most interesting, fun and innovative leap year wedding proposal planned for 29th February. And the woman with the most Va Va Voom will not only win... Continue Reading
- CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge Unveils Winning Sustainable Collections at New York Fashion Week
FYI: Lexus Buyer's Guide NEW YORK--Feb. 13, 2012: The winning designers of the 2nd annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge unveiled their sustainable clothing and accessory collec... Continue Reading
- Chrysler Group Executive Begins Term as Chair of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council
FYI: Chrysler Buyer's Guide FYI: Dodge Buyer's Guide FYI: Fiat Buyer's Guide FYI: Jeep Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--February 13, 2012: Dan Knott, Senior Vice President, Purchasing & Supplier Quality, Chrysler Group LL... Continue Reading
- Crime-Fighting Vauxhall Ampera Goes On Display
LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 13, 2012: Vauxhall has won a competition run by the Association of Chief Police Officers Intelligent Transport Systems (ACPO ITS) to demonstrate an electric vehicle that uses cutting-edge crime-fighting technology that could be introduced ... Continue Reading
- Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II Named Honorary Chairs for The Elegance at Hershey
+VIDEO Weekend of Vintage and Antique Car Events June 8-10 Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), AACA Museum and AACA Library and Research Center FYI: Ford Buyer's Guide HERSHEY, PA--Feb. 13, 2012: Edsel B. Ford II and his w... Continue Reading
- European Premiere For Mazda Takeri Concept At Geneva
GENEVA – Feb 13, 2012: Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show. Mazda Takeri is a next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring Mazda’s new and unique i-ELOOP regenerative br... Continue Reading
- Even More Dynamic: The Audi TT RS Plus
Even more powerful, even faster, even more dynamic: meet the Audi TT RS plus. This compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions, stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW, sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h. ... Continue Reading
- First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes
2012 Audi A1 Sportback 2012 Audi A1 Sportback LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,... Continue Reading
- Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review
2012 Honda Civic HF COMPARE: 2012 Honda Civic Models - Honda Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 HONDA CIVIC HF VEHICLE When dieting, it often makes more sense to cut back on your usual dining fair than to st... Continue Reading
- Heuliez Retractable Hard Top IP Portfolio and Technical Services Being Sold by Hilco Streambank
NEEDHAM, MA & CERIZAY, France--February 13, 2012: Heuliez SAS, designer and coach builder for over 100 years, will divest more than 750 patents relating to hard top convertible design as the company shifts away from the auto... Continue Reading
- Kia Announces Its Special Edition Soul is Inspired by the Red Rocks of the American Southwest
Customized Red Rock Special Edition Soul Arrives at Kia Dealerships - Unique exterior and interior color combination - Includes automatic climate control and heated seats FYI: kia Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA--Feb. 13, 2012: Kia M... Continue Reading
- Kia Reveals Sketches Of All-New Flagship Sedan
LONDON – Feb 13, 2012: Kia Motors today revealed the first official sketches of its all-new flagship sedan, which is expected to establish new standards for design flair in the large sedan segment. Codenamed KH, the new model is Kia’s first ever rear-wheel driv... Continue Reading
- LiveViewGPS Showcases Live Trac and VLS GPS Vehicle Tracking Platforms at International LCT Show
LAS VEGAS--February 13, 2012: LiveViewGPS, the GPS tracking experts for business, government and individuals, is showcasing its exclusive Live Trac and VLS GPS Platforms featuring the advanced G-5, EZ and VLS-300 Vehicle Tr... Continue Reading
- MAM Announces New Products
MAM Software Group reinforces commitment to growth with the launch of new software solutions BARNSLEY, England--February 13, 2012: MAM Software Group (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS) has announced the forthcoming release of three new software applications into its range of business management solut... Continue Reading
- Maruti Suzuki Passes 10 Million Domestic Sales In India
NEW DELHI – Feb 13, 2012: Maruti Suzuki is pleased to announce the sale of its 10 millionth vehicle in the Indian domestic market and is the only car manufacturer to achieve this milestone in India. The 10 millionth Suzuki, a Red Swift, was delivered this we... Continue Reading
- Mazda Develops Resin Material to Reduce Weight of Vehicle Parts
World’s lightest bumpers, to be used for the all-new Mazda CX-5 SUV HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – Feb 13, 2012: Mazda Motor Corporation has developed, jointly with Japan Polypropylene Corporation, resin material for vehicle parts that maintains the same r... Continue Reading
- Nationwide Series - Kellogg Company To Sponsor Roush Fenway No. 6 Ford Mustang At Daytona
CONCORD, Feb. 13, 2012: Ricky StenhouseJr., 2011 NASCAR Nationwide champion, will be sponsored by Kellogg Company and its Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies Treats brands for the Nationwide season opener at Daytona International Speedway... Continue Reading
- Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--February 13, 2012: ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that Paul Gordon has joined ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Gordon joins ECOtality from Trilliant Networks. “Pa... Continue Reading
- Price Makes 'Sparks Fly' between Owners and Their Cars
RICHMOND, VA--February 13, 2012: When asked what made the sparks fly when deciding to buy a car, nearly half of all respondents said price was the leading factor, according to a new survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars. The... Continue Reading
- Record Entry for Phillip Island Classic FOM
SYDNEY – Feb 13, 2012: An all-time record entry of 573 applications has been received for the 2012 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport, ensuring it will be the largest historic motor racing meeting every staged in the Southern Hemisphere. With over-capacity fi... Continue Reading
- Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet takes its Top Off for Summer
SYDNEY – Feb 13, 2012: To celebrate the blistering Australian summer, Renault is releasing the special edition Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Summer Edition. For a limited time, the striking Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet will now come standard with charcoal leather sea... Continue Reading
- TAL International Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results and Declares $0.55 Quarterly Dividend
PURCHASE, NY--February 13, 2012: TAL International Group, Inc. , one of the world's largest lessors of intermodal freight containers and chassis, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full y... Continue Reading
- TrimTech Interior Soft Trim Solutions Offer Several New Technologies to Improve the Driving Experience
DETROIT--February 13, 2012 -- TrimTech interior soft trim components supplied by The Woodbridge Group® now offer enhanced levels of comfort, fit and finish, and greater vehicle trim level differentiation for today's h... Continue Reading
- TxDOT Tells Texas Teens: Love Your Life, Buckle Up
Teen Click It or Ticket campaign expands this year to encourage teen safety belt usage AUSTIN, TX--February 13, 2012: As Valentine's Day approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is calling on teens to love their lives and buckle up with the launch of ... Continue Reading
- Zipcar Expands Nation's Largest Campus Car Sharing Program
Zipcar extends lead with Ford alliance, social media, technology applications and student grant programs CAMBRIDGE, MA--February 13, 2012: Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, has now added service to more than 45 college and university campu... Continue Reading