2009 Hyundai Sonata Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
HYUNDAI SONATA FACE LIFT Just a Bit Better for 2009 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The serviceberry trees along eastbound Geddes Road, near Ann Arbor glowed with millions of tiny brown and white flowers as the soft spring light dappled through intermittent clouds. We pulled in at the gleaming Hyundai/ ... Continue reading
Garmin Navigation to Be Standard Equipment in Suzuki SX4
OLATHE, Kan., April 28 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it would provide an integrated navigation system for the new 2009 Suzuki SX4 as standard equipment. The program marks the first time in America that a vehicle under $16,000 will i ... Continue reading
General Motors at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show - 6 VIDEOS
BEIJING - April 28, 2008: GM is counting on China to put the company firmly back in the number one global position. Coming at the start of a big year for China, and the city of Beijing, General Motors really went to town with new model and technology intros from several of its brands, including Daewoo, Opel, and the Ch ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., April 28 -- The automotive supplier LuK -- a brand of the Schaeffler Group -- received an honorable mention in the prestigious 2008 Automotive News PACE Award competition. The 14th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award is jointly presented by Automotive News, Microsof ... Continue reading
SPEED LEARNS THE NASCAR RULEBOOK ROPES....
NASCAR slapped Scott Speed with the rulebook twice during Saturday's Craftsman Truck Series race, the Red Bull driver's first with Bill Davis Racing. "I definitely got taught a lesson or two from NASCAR!" said Speed, who finished 8th in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250. Lacking knowledge in some of the finer points of oval ... Continue reading
1. Four winners in four races as IndyCar Series heads to Indianapolis: Four IndyCar Series races, four different race winners for the first time since 2004. Four drivers within 15 points of first place in the championship standings as the series readies for the Indianapolis 500 in four weeks. Dan Wheldon, who became th ... Continue reading
Nissan Develops Innovative Concept Car With X-by-Wire Technology
CASCAIS, Portugal, April 28 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled a new concept car called "EA2" equipped with X-by-Wire technology. X-by-Wire technology uses wires and electrical impulses instead of mechanical linkages for the control of major systems such as steering, braking and transmission. This eliminates man ... Continue reading
Just When You Thought a Toyota Prius Couldn't Get Greener.
Pulstar(TM) Pulse Plugs add fuel economy to hybrid vehicles. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 28 -- Recent tests performed at Enerpulse, Inc. demonstrate that its newly released product, Pulstar(TM) improved fuel economy on 2005 and 2007 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles by 6% - 8%, or approximately 3 miles per gallon. These result ... Continue reading
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE TO PARTNER WITH KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
SPARTA, Ky. â Nationwide® Insurance, first-year title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will be the âOfficial Auto, Home and Life Insurance of Kentucky Speedwayâ through 2010 according to newly-formed corporate partnership. Financial terms were not disclosed. Nationwide Insurance will highlight ... Continue reading
Furious Pro Stock battle stokes Coughlin's competitive fire
ST. LOUIS (April 28) -- Reigning Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. looks at the first quarter of the 2008 POWERade Drag Racing Series and just shakes his head. A winner of 52 national events and four world titles, Coughlin has seen his share of nip-and-tuck drag racing competition, but even a proven veteran like Coug ... Continue reading
UNSERS TO BE HONORED, SIGN AUTOGRAPHS ON INDY 500 OPENING DAY
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, April 28, 2008 â Fans can meet and salute the most successful family in Indianapolis 500 history â the Unsers â during Indianapolis Star Opening Day presents the Unsers activities Sunday, May 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, two-time ... Continue reading
Risk and Safety Technology Leader demonstrates Fleet Risk Management Solutions at Booth #938 SAN DIEGO, April 28 -- SmartDrive Systems, Inc. will be participating at the 2008 Risk and Insurance Management Annual Conference exhibiting driver risk management solutions for fleets. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn ... Continue reading
FleetPride Purchases Keller Truck Parts, Inc.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 28 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of Keller Truck Parts, Inc. Keller has 11 locations across Delaware and Maryland. Maryland locations include Annapolis ... Continue reading
Saleen Introduces New High Performance 302 'Crate' Engines
TROY, Mich., April 28 -- Saleen is offering, for the first time in company history, its high performance 302 cubic inch (5.0L) premium crate engines for sale through its Speedlab Aftermarket Division. The engine will be available in either short block or long block varieties to satisfy the most seasoned of engine build ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches Multi-Platform Polling Initiative to Find Out 'What the People Want'
Consumers hit the polls on the Internet and Times Square to share their opinions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a multi-faceted national polling effort to find out exactly what the people want. Utilizing media, technology and user-generated content like never before, the ca ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Named Top Car Rental Company by Entrepreneur Magazine
TULSA, Okla., April 28 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , received a 2008 Business Travel Award from Entrepreneur magazine for "Best Car Rental Value." This marks the sixth time in 15 years that Thrifty Car Rental has won this coveted award. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Earns Ford's Gold-Level World Excellence Award
READING, Pa., April 28 -- Penske Logistics announced it is the recipient of Ford Motor Company's 2007 World Excellence Award and was among an elite group of suppliers to achieve a Gold Level award. Penske received the award for outstanding logistics services. The Ford Motor Company recently recognized its 47 top global ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches First-Ever Ad Campaign Focused on Its New Car Offerings
Includes Consumer and Dealer Campaign to Emphasize How AutoTrader.com is the Best Place to Find New Vehicles ATLANTA, April 28 -- "Big Guy," the star of a new advertising campaign from AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, will show how new-car shoppers can get in the driver's seat of the perfect new car ... Continue reading
Washington Times Opinion: Let Them Eat Ethanol?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080428/COMMENTARY/296 289009/1012/commentary Opinion: Let Them Eat Ethanol? Food riots have rocked Egypt, Cameroon, Indonesia, Ethiopia and other nations. In Manila, police with M-16s have supervised the sale and distribution of subsidized grain. In Thailand and Pakistan, troops ... Continue reading
Review Roundup: The Mercedes-Benz CLC And C180 Kompressor Estate
Mercedes-Benz CLC Reviewer's rating: Unspecified "The engine is more than adequate and the sub $50,000 price point [in Australia] adds value for money to the equation. The 1.8 litre is perky rather than a firecracker but the classy coupe more than makes up for it with better than expected road manners, impresive fuel e ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 And GL 320 CDI
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 "The biggest surprise is the ride comfort, which is soft and cosseting, despite the GLK having impeccable body control. Thank Mercedesâ Agility Control system (think fancy shock absorbers) which know when to smoothe and soothe, and when to tighten and firm. Combine the clever shocks with decen ... Continue reading
New Logo Solid Press Release April 28th 2008 New control technologies simplify integration of Zeroshift's high efficiency automatic SAE World Congress - stand 2557 Zeroshift, which launched the award-winning second generation of its revolutionary automatic gearbox technology last year, has moved into the next phase of ... Continue reading
VW Offers Free Maintenance in North America
Washington DC APRIL 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen trying to boost sales and shed its image of poor quality and costly repairs, Volkswagen Group of America will offer free maintenance beginning with the 2009 model year. Automotive News reports that VW's new Carefree Maintenance Program will giv ... Continue reading
Automaker Impacted Differently by U.S. CAFE Rules
Washington DC April 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mercedes' cars would have to achieve better average fuel economy than Toyota's. BMW's light trucks would have to get 4 mpg more than those built by General Motors. These are among the startling outcomes projected for the 2015 model year under new federal ... Continue reading
Lear Honored by GM as a 2007 Supplier of the Year
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28 -- Lear Corporation , received the General Motors 2007 Supplier of the Year award for its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievements. The 16th annual award -- themed the "Best of the Best" -- was presented to Lear during ceremonies Saturday, April 26 at the ... Continue reading
U.S. Toyota Dealer Inventories Soar
Washington DC April 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota and Scion vehicle inventories have risen to record levels because the company misjudged just how much the U.S. market would decline this year. Automotive News reports that the number of units in dealership stock and en route have swelled to about 3 ... Continue reading
CarMax Offers Tips to Spot Hidden Vehicle Damage
New CarMax press release, with video. Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/carmax/30793/ CARMAX OFFERS TIPS TO SPOT HIDDEN VEHICLE DAMAGE Carmax.com ââ¬ÅQuick Pollââ¬??? Finds Consumers Often Misidentify Damage Indicators RICHMOND, Va. (April 28, 2008) - Most consumers do not know the biggest warning s ... Continue reading
Washington DC April 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that as gas prices pass $3.50 a gallon nationally and the economy teeters on recession, both independent dealers and massive chains like AutoNation Inc. are having trouble selling used SUVs. Used SUV sales in March were down 14 percent nationally compared to l ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Banking on Dynamic Hologram of World's First Sports Activity Coupe to Reach Target Consumers in Financial Community WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 28 -- BMW of North America and its advertising agency GSD&M Idea City are rolling out a 3-D virtual vehicle tour to herald the arrival of the first-ever BM ... Continue reading
TriMas Australian Subsidiary Receives Prestigious Award From Toyota
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- TriMas Corporation today announced its towing and cargo management subsidiary in Australia (TriMas Corporation Pty Ltd. - TriMotive) was recognized by Toyota Motor Company Australia for their superior contribution and drive in the areas of innovation and technology. TriMotive was pr ... Continue reading
To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design is presenting a homage to this legendary model as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2008. ... Continue reading
Performance and efficiency - The Audi TT TDI
Purist sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency – Audi is setting the trends yet again. The Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro and Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro are the first series-production sports cars in the world to be powered by diesel engines. ... Continue reading
2009 Suzuki SX4: First Car in America Under $16,000 with Standard Navigation
2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport and SX4 Crossover to feature integrated standard navigation Advanced functionality of SX4 navigation system includes available Bluetooth capability, a lowest price gas finder and real-time traffic Suzuki infuses 'Way of Life!' brand spirit into system with Suzuki-recommended landmarks and points-o ... Continue reading
High-Tech Simulator Helps Racecar Safety
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 27, 2008; The FIA Institute and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have combined technology and expertise to help improve safety in high-speed racecar accidents. TMC has developed a computer simulation which recreates high speed accidents and their effects on human physiology. Using the new system called ... Continue reading
Toyota to Cut Capital Spending in FY 2008
<p>Tokyo, Apr 26, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to lower its capital spending in the current fiscal year by about 10 pct from the previous year to cope with an earnings setback stemming from the stronger yen and rising raw material prices, according to informed sources. <p>The top Japane ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Certified Power Ratings For The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8 PONTIAC, Mich. â When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1âs power was estimated at 100 horsepower for e ... Continue reading
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