DEARBORN, Mich., June 25 -- A simpler time when driving was harder The air conditioner is a windshield that folds down. There are three foot pedals, none of which are the gas. Instead, the accelerator is the lever on the side of the steering column where the turning signal would be - if there were a turning signal. Bra ... Continue reading
Kinser and Tony Stewart Racing's Bass Pro Shops Team Prepare for World of Outlaws Sprint Series
INDIANAPOLIS (June 25, 2008) â The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series will head toward the border this week as the series tackles its first northern tour of the year. Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser will return to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., Red River Valley Speed ... Continue reading
In Spite Of Onerous Gas Prices What Vehicles Are Still Selling in North America?
Washington DC June 25, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the latest auto-sales data, released earlier this month, show a glum market â sales of cars and light trucks were down 11 percent in May from a year earlier. But a few cars have bucked the downward trend. A number of them are small: Sales of the tiny ... Continue reading
Land Rover LRX Named Concept Truck of the Year
IRVINE, Calif., June 25 -- The South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) selected the Land Rover LRX as the 2008 North American Concept Truck of the Year. The seventh annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards was held last evening at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Mich. LRX was selected ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport records best Grand Am result
Lexington, Ohio - Itâs hard to call a race that ran almost half the time under caution exciting, but in the end, with some daring passes on a wet track, The AIM Autosport Exchange Traded Gold No. 61 Ford Riley would come across the finish line fourth, the best result so far this season for the team. It has moved t ... Continue reading
JEGS helps to enhance the NHRA TV experience
NORWALK, Ohio (June 25) -- The ground-pounding fury of NHRA Championship Drag Racing is literally about to invade your living room via the technology offered by ButtKicker. Working in conjuction with Scott "Woody" Woodruff of Team JEGS, technicians with the Westerville, Ohio-based company are conducting beta tests with ... Continue reading
GREEN CHALLENGE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET
Scott Atherton: "We are working with the car companies on new technology that matters." It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to a ... Continue reading
Dodge and MSN Autos Offer Consumers the Chance to Win the Dodge Challenger of Their Dreams
- Dodge and MSN Autos launch Dream Design Drive Challenge - Contest runs from June 25, 2008, through Aug. 25, 2008 - Consumers can log on to www.dreamcarchallenge.com to enter - Grand Prize entry will be customized to winner's specifications AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 25 -- If you have ever dreamed of owning an all-new ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Striking New Fiesta Limited Edition
The appeal of the exciting Ford Fiesta line-up continues to expand with the debut of a new sporty, feature-packed special edition - the Zetec S Red. Just 400 new Zetec S Red special editions, representing 10 per cent of all Zetec S models, will be available, priced at £13,000. ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, NC - June 25, 2008: Hyundai received the 2008 âProduction Preview Vehicle of the Yearâ award for its Concept Genesis Coupe at the seventh annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. The award, organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization, recognizes those vehicles most li ... Continue reading
Hit the Road, Not Your Wallet With NADAguides.com Best Road Trip Cars
NADAguides.com Says Car Travel is Still Affordable, No Matter Your Driving Style COSTA MESA, Calif., June 25 -- Gas prices may be higher than ever, but road trips are still far less expensive than getting on a plane, especially with soaring airline costs. NADAguides.com, a vehicle pricing and information website, has i ... Continue reading
Porsche continues the evolutionary change of the 911 model series with the announcement of all-wheel-drive versions of the next generation of its iconic sports car. The new 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S will enter the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise, and offer a wide range of innovative engine, transmission an ... Continue reading
Disney/Pixar World of Cars Debuts at British International Motor Show
Take the kids on a trip down Route 66 this summer with life-size versions of the characters from Disney/Pixar's high-octane comedy adventure, Cars, who make their UK debut appearance at the British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect. ... Continue reading
The Official Ferrari Magazine Has Arrived
The Official Ferrari Magazine, the new publication for Ferrari clients worldwide, opens with a truly unique interview. Produced in collaboration with world lifestyle publications leader, Condè Nast, the first issue of the magazine sees Ferrari President and Fiat Group Chairman Luca di Montezemolo being interviewed by ... Continue reading
- New Green Paper details six ways wireless fleet management lowers emissions while reducing operating costs - SAN DIEGO, June 25 -- Fleets can reduce harmful greenhouse emissions while lowering operating costs, according to a new paper by Networkcar, a leader in wireless fleet management. The new paper, entitled "Go G ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Expand in S. Africa
TULSA, Okla., June 25 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that its successful value brands -- Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental -- are expanding their presence in South Africa with the addition of three new airport locations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) Sprin ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 25 -- Building on a tradition of performance-proven products, Michelin engineers faced a daunting task in enhancing the capabilities of the Pilot(R) Sport(R) All-Season Plus tire. By combining new and improved technologies pioneered by Michelin, decades of experience in the ultra-high performance ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Music Experience With Volvo
Volvo places a high emphasis on the music experience in its cars and now, to further engage in an audio experience, the Volvo C30 will have an on-site presence with a difference at a number of popular music festivals over the summer. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Celebrates Industry-First Technology Milestones
-- Only U.S. Automotive Lender to Offer a Dealer Service Provider (DSP) Integrated Retail/Lease Contract Verification System -- eContract available in All 50 States -- First U.S. Automotive Lender to Receive Electronic Deal Packages via DSP FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 25 -- Chrysler Financial today announced its auto ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 25 -- Recognized as the tire brand of choice for the world's greatest supercars, Michelin is introducing the Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) ZP tire, now available for the Corvette C5, C6Z06 as a plus-one fitment and additional sizes for the C6 model in October. The ultra-high performance tire combines Mi ... Continue reading
TriMas Announces Corporate Realignment and Cost Savings
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 25 -- TriMas Corporation -- a diversified growth company of specialty niche businesses -- today announced a realignment of its corporate structure in support of its ongoing operational improvement and cost reduction initiatives. The Company realigned its corporate structure, which included ... Continue reading
Core Molding Technologies Extends Supply Agreement With Navistar
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:CMT) today announced that the Company has entered into a new supply agreement with Navistar, Inc. Under the terms of the supply agreement, Navistar will continue to purchase 100% of its original equipment and service requirements as they presently exist f ... Continue reading
For the first time ever, SANLUIS Rassini(R) was awarded the Global Lead Designer designation MEXICO CITY, June 25 -- SANLUIS Rassini(R), a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R), a worldwide Mexican company leader in suspension systems, as well as key designer and producer of brake components for OEMs, was ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation is Recognized for Performance by GAU International
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 25 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation received a GAU (Group Auto Union) International Award for its product and performance achievements at the company's annual shareholder's meeting May 20 - 22, in Biarritz, France. Federal-Mogul supplies innovative technologies from its five core product categories: ... Continue reading
American Le Mans Series Set to Launch Environmentally Conscious Green Challenge
ATLANTA, June 25 -- Imagine an auto racing series that is both high performance-oriented and environmentally conscious. That's the American Le Mans Series. And to prove it, the Series will conduct the first ever Green Challenge(TM) October 4 at Road Atlanta during its signature event, Petit Le Mans. To make things even ... Continue reading
TriMas Promotes Schwartz To Executive Vice President
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 25 -- TriMas Corporation - a diversified growth company of specialty niche businesses - today announced Edward Schwartz has been promoted to Executive Vice President responsible for the operational oversight of four of TriMas' business segments: Energy Products, Industrial Specialties, RV ... Continue reading
Certified Products Expand Sensor Portfolio for OEM and Aftermarket Alternative Fuel Vehicle Systems ATTLEBORO, Mass., June 25 -- Sensata Technologies (http://www.sensata.com/) today announced the international certification of its CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) pressure and temperature s ... Continue reading
Honda's robot ASIMO makes its UK debut, inspiring youngsters about science and engineering
The New ASIMO made its UK debut yesterday in the North East of England with a mission to inspire the regions' next generation of engineers. Honda's humanoid robot travelled to the North East to attend the annual Youth Engineering Show (YES), this year held at Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton le Spring, near Newcastle. ... Continue reading
Fiat Group Automobiles, with the brands Fiat and Fiat Professional, are participating as Technical Sponsor in the "Green Schooner" initiative, which will run from 27th June to 18th August. The initiative is a summer campaign run by Legambiente, which has been travelling the Italian coastlines since 1986, providing info ... Continue reading
Computer simulations and the visualisation of injection and combustion are providing detailed insights into the combustion process in the automotive engine. To control, regulate and monitor the engine online, Daimler makes use of electronic control units. The researchers and the advanced and series development engineer ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich
The Mercedes-Benz brand is the world's oldest and most renowned automobile brand. In the more than 120-year history of the brand, the design of the vehicles always has played an outstanding role, and over the decades numerous icons of automotive design have been created. ... Continue reading
Renault Launches the First 3D Online Showroom
Renault is giving Internet users a new sales communication interface as part of the upgrade of the www.renault.fr website and the creation of 'Renault Universe', the first completely 3D automotive website: www.univers.renault.fr ... Continue reading
Manganese Completes First Prototype of Chinese Built TX4 Taxi
Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC, the leading manufacturer of the distinctive London taxi, is pleased to announce that it has produced the first prototype TX4 taxi at its Chinese joint venture, LTI Shanghai. ... Continue reading
Pininfarina Will Unveil a New Special Project Carrozzeria During Pebble Beach Concours
Pininfarina is proud to announce the unveiling of a new Special Project carrozzeria during Pebble Beach Concours, August 2008. The project, named 'Pininfarina Hyperion', is based on a Rolls Royce Drophead Coupè and is an homage to the great pre war cars. ... Continue reading
Vast Majority of New-Car Researchers Change Shopping Behaviors Due to Gas Prices
Study Shows New-Vehicle Purchase Timing Delayed for Many; Hybrid Awareness, Interest Reach All-Time High IRVINE, Calif., June 25 -- According to the latest http://www.kbb.com/ Marketing Research study of in-market new-car shoppers, skyrocketing gas prices are severely impacting the types of vehicles shoppers are consid ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Presents Mi.To Sports Compact Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - June 25, 2008: With the imminent arrival of its new Mi.To, Alfa Romeo will soon be offering a new generation of Alfa aficionados its most compact sporty car to date. A contemporary and innovative design, with a name redolent of history, the choice of Mi.To has great evocative resonance for Alfa Romeo, since it ... Continue reading
Newest Generation Porsche 911 Initiative Continues with Carrera 4/4S Coupe and Cabriolet
New Engines, Double-Clutch Transmission and Electronically Controlled All-Wheel-Drive MISSISSAUGA, Ontario June 25, New engines, all-wheel-drive systems, transmissions, interior features and exterior cues will mark the evolutionary advances of the new 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models upon their introduc ... Continue reading
South East Automotive Media Organization Announces 2008 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
DETROIT, June 24 -- The seventh annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced this evening during a ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame. Organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization, the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry ... Continue reading
Suzuki Auto Announces 2008-2009 Auto Show Calendar
- Suzuki's upcoming auto show tour will kick off at the State Fair of Texas - Global debut of all-new Suzuki sport sedan highlights upcoming auto show schedule BREA, Calif., June 24 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced its schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 auto show season, which will include appearances at ... Continue reading
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors celebrates grand opening of U.S. corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art design centre - Ceremony marks completion of the Kia U.S. ... Continue reading
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