Porsche Shines at Monterey Historics and Pebble Beach with Jay Leno - 4 GREAT VIDEOS
MONTEREY, CA - August 19, 2009: At the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this past weekend, the sound of the initial stirrings of over 450 race cars was complimented by the 2010 Porsche Panamera gran turismo, making its North American debut. In addition to the 145 Porsche ... Continue reading
2009 European Grand Prix - Preview
2009 EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX VALENCIA 21-23 AUGUST PREVIEW After the summer break, Formula One returns to action this week with the second visit of the season to Spain. The European Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, takes place on Sunday in the coastal city of Valencia. New on the calenda ... Continue reading
8.19Audi to produce A4L, Q5 in 2nd Changchun plant
Audi to produce A4L, Q5 in 2nd Changchun plant http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011817/Audi-to-produce-A4L-Q5-in- 2nd-C hangchun-plant.html Shanghai, August 19 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker Audi expects its second plant in northeast China to start operation in September, which will produce the A4L and Audi Q5 to m ... Continue reading
8.19Changan Auto confirms to build third facility in Chongqing
Changan Auto confirms to build third facility in Chongqing http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011816/Changan-Auto-confirms-to-b uild- third-facility-in-Chongqing.html Shanghai, August 19 (Gasgoo.com) The chairman of the board at Chongqing Changan Automobile Co has confirmed that the company plans to build a new prod ... Continue reading
8.19Skoda launches Superb Hao Rui in China
Skoda launches Superb Hao Rui in China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011815/Skoda-launches-Superb-Hao- Rui-i n-China.html Shanghai, August 19 (Gasgoo.com) The Skoda Superb was launched to the Chinese market yesterday under the name Hao Rui, which is Skoda Auto's third strategic model in China and Shanghai VW's ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that its subsidiary, Fabco Automotive Corporation, has been designated as the standard databook position for TC-38 Transfer Cases and FSD series Front Steer Drive Axles for the International® WorkStar® 7300 and 7400 4x4. “Fabco’s components off ... Continue reading
Auto Industry's Largest Social Media Network Grows at 30% a Month
New Case Study Shows Auto Dealers Embracing DrivingSales' Social Media Platform to Collaborate, Survive and Thrive in the Recession SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 19 -- DrivingSales (www.drivingsales.com), the auto industry's leading social media platform and largest online community, today announced that it has grown its member ... Continue reading
BAE Systems to Power Hybrid Transit Buses for Seattle Transit Agency
SEATTLE--BAE Systems will provide propulsion systems for up to 500 hybrid electric buses recently ordered by King County Metro Transit. The company will supply its HybriDrive® propulsion system to DaimlerBuses North America, which received an order from the Seattle transit agency for 500 Orion VII hybrid buses with an ... Continue reading
Capps continues quest to regain points lead in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 24 25th annual NHRA NATIONALS Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Aug. 21-23, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS CONTINUES QUEST TO REGAIN POINTS LEAD IN READING CARLSB ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags III Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carpenter looks to carry momentum into Columbus (8-20-2009) HEBRON, OH – After spending the last two weekends scoring a win, a runner-up, and a career-best 3.958 elapsed time at local races, Charles Carpenter is ready to carry that momentum to National Trail Raceway for the National Guard ADRL ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation and ZF TVS (India) Sign Marketing Agreement
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement with ZF Electronics TVS, a designer and manufacturer of electrical and electronic products located in Madurai, India. The marketing agreement will allow CTS to market its successful line of automotive and electrocomponent prod ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Completes First Generation of its Generator Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that it has completed the development and testing of its first generation Mark II Engine, a two-cylinder external combustion engine designed for small scale electric power generation. Running under the load of a dynamometer, Cyclone’s ... Continue reading
EDA Tech Forum Announces Keynotes and New Embedded Systems Track for Upcoming Silicon Valley Event
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--EDA Tech Forum®, a key technical and networking resource for the electronics engineering community, today announced keynote speakers and the addition of an embedded systems technology track to its event being held on September 3, 2009, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Ian Wright, CEO of Wrights ... Continue reading
EXPRESSING CONFIDENCE, FLORIDA's HOLIDAY COVE RV RESORT DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCE PRICE INCREASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EXPRESSING CONFIDENCE, FLORIDA’s HOLIDAY COVE RV RESORT DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCE PRICE INCREASE Cortez, FL (August 16, 2009) – With the developers confident in growing demand for quality RV sites in Florida, Holiday Cove RV Resort, Cortez, FL, has announced a price increase on selected RV sites eff ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Ford plug-in hybrid 'talks' with its grid source as part of company's greener future Imagine not only having a plug-in electric vehicle, but being able to program when it needs to be recharged, for how long, and at what utility rate. It would make life so much easier, wouldn't it? Ford resea ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Manufacturers targeting a broad range of consumer and embedded markets can lower costs and streamline product design with one of the first i.MX applications processors from Freescale Semiconductor to integrate mixed signal technology. The device will be showcased at upcoming Freescale Technology Forum ev ... Continue reading
Gooding & Company Announces More Than US$50 Million(1) in Sales at 2009 Pebble Beach Auction
PEBBLE BEACH, California, August 19 -- - Gooding Sold 129 Exceptional Lots with Two US$4+ Million Cars and Achieved Multiple World Records in 2 Days Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance(R), sold 129 lots over their weekend auctions, achieving more than US$50 million in s ... Continue reading
GOOD TURNOUT AT ROAD AMERICA - Courtney Disappointed with Finish
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOOD TURNOUT AT ROAD AMERICA Courtney Disappointed with Finish Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (August 16, 2009) - Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 KENDA Tires/Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper Competition Coupe entertained sponsors and friends at his home track of Road America this weekend at the SCCA ... Continue reading
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Telematics supplier GuidePoint Systems today announced it has added two senior-level executives with considerable experience in the automotive, manufacturing and transportation industries to its board. The Madison Heights, Mich.-based vehicle telematics supplier said Al Giombetti and ... Continue reading
HANS Finds Counterfeit Anchors - Launches Free Replacement Program
ATLANTA, Aug. 19 -- HANS Performance Products has found counterfeit Post Anchor parts on a helmet purchased from Impact Racing Products. Preliminary investigations suggest that counterfeit parts may have been supplied with other helmets provided by Impact. "We are seeking the source of the counterfeit anchors and to es ... Continue reading
HARBIN, China, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company," Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, has announced that it is postponing its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders ("Annual ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. to Present at Kaufman Bros. 12th Annual Investor Conference in New York City
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), today announced that Abbas Mohaddes, the company’s chief executive officer, will present at the Kaufman Bros. 12th Annual Investor Conference at the W Hotel New York in New York City. Iteris is scheduled to present on September 9 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) in the Arbor Room, ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Conference Call Replay Information
EXETER, Pa., Aug. 19 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., yesterday held a conference call to discuss the results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2009. A telephone replay of the call is available until 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 25, 2009. The replay of the call may be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687, acc ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Partners With Scripps Networks Digital to Support Launch of All-New 2010 Kia Forte
-- Kia-sponsored "What's Your Forte" sweepstakes offers more than $10,000 in prizes -- Custom created Pantry Genie interactive ad unit makes planning dinner a snap IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) has partnered with Scripps Networks Digital to extend the launch of the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact s ... Continue reading
Labor Day Crackdown Puts Drunk Drivers On Notice: Drive Drunk, Be Arrested
MADD Thanks Law Enforcement Leadership for Protecting Public WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today's nationwide campaign launch of "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." involves thousands of law enforcement agencies conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols through Labor ... Continue reading
Law Firm Goes Green: Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Unveils New Hybrid Vehicle Fleet
DURHAM, N.C.--As part of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin’s initiative to “Go Green,” the firm announced the purchases of several new 2009 Honda Civic Hybrids. The new hybrids will replace several of the firm’s existing vehicles and will be used to transport the firm’s representatives to clients’ home, ... Continue reading
MiX Telematics Announced as Approved Supplier to Scania
STELLENBOSCH, South Africa--MiX Telematics (JSE:MIX), the global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, has been confirmed as an approved supplier to Södertälje, Sweden-based truck, bus, coach and engine manufacturer Scania. The approval agreement covers MiX Telematics' flagship FM Communicator ... Continue reading
MyDealerLot & AutoAlert Announce Industry’s First Combined RFID / Sales Solution for Service Drive
ROSWELL, Ga.--MyDealerLot and AutoAlert announce the release of a fully integrated solution for the service drive which combines MyDealerLot’s innovative automated RFID customer recognition system (Service Drive Concierge – ‘SDC’) with AutoAlert’s automated customer analytics solution for increasing sales thr ... Continue reading
Nissan Puts the Brakes on Server Sprawl at Its Tennessee Plants
- Nissan increases efficiency and decreases environmental impact - SMYRNA, Tenn., Aug. 19 -- Nissan North America (NNA) has dramatically reduced the number of computer servers necessary for its manufacturing operations from 159 to just 28 at its Smyrna and Decherd, Tenn., plants. The consolidation has increased NNA's p ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Reminisces on RVing Roots, Fun Vacation Idea
Summary: Pedata RV suggests taking a look back at the history of RVs, trailers and campers at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival or the RV/MH Hall of Fame. The first RVs appeared in the 1900s. With the invention of cars came trailers and motorhomes and the desire to sleep wherever the open road travels. The first ... Continue reading
Porsche Club of America supports reconstruction efforts in China - PRESS CONFERENCE AUGUST 20
Dear Members of the Press and Friends On Sunday, August 30 the Porsche Panamera will make its Canadian debut at the 2009 PCA-UCR's Concours Show & Shine to support the medical reconstruction efforts in China. All proceeds from the event goes towards the Norman Bethune Medical Relief Fund with its focus on the reconstru ... Continue reading
Press Release-Tyler Seeks 4th Win at Illinois State Fair Saturday!
Contact: Bob Sargent/Jay Hardin Track Enterprises ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS 49th Tony Bettenhausen 100 Tyler Seeks 4th Bettenhausen 100 Victory! Parma, Michigan's Brian Tyler put himself in some heady company last year when he captured his third Tony Bettenhausen 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds last August and h ... Continue reading
PRI CKI All-Star Karting Classic Returns to PRI Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAPIS, BELL, HEYLEN, SPEED, HERTA and MORE TO RUN in 4th ANNUAL PRI CKI ALL-STAR KARTING CLASSIC AT PRI TRADE SHOW, DECEMBER 10, 2009 LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Pro drivers Max Papis, Townsend Bell, Jan Heylen, Scott Speed, Bryan Herta and Matt Smith have made plans to participate in the 4th Annual PRI ... Continue reading
Re: latest Car LCD/DVD/GPS/FM price list in August
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DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/060f3c/car_crime_in_the_2) has announced the addition of the "Car Crime in the 21st Century and the Impact of Electronic Theft Methods" report to their offering. A special report on the rapid development in theft technology, theft methods, changin ... Continue reading
Serviacero Worthington Opens New Facility in Northern Mexico
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. today announced that its joint venture, Serviacero Worthington, completed phase one of its greenfield steel processing facility, located in the Monterrey region in Escobedo, Mexico. In addition to the Monterrey facility in northern Mexico, Serviacero Worthington has steel pr ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) announced today that its coming 5th Annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Festival promotes fast-track expertise and guides to new non-exportable “Green” jobs through a wide array of workshops, presentations and exhibits. The Fe ... Continue reading
Southern California Man Wins $25,000 Toward a New Car in Seinfeld- AutoTrader.com Sweepstakes
VAN NUYS, Calif., Aug. 19 -- For one fan of the television program "Seinfeld," a perennial favorite in syndication, the show offered more than a few laughs. As winner of the "Drive Away with Seinfeld Sweepstakes," Chatsworth, Calif., resident Ronald Bernheim won $25,000 toward the purchase of a new car listed for sale ... Continue reading
Speed Technologies To Race in TSCO Vegas to Reno Race
logo For Immediate Release Contact: Abbi Holtom Whitaker abbi@abbipr.com or 775-722-2254 Follow us on Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/Speedtechteam> Twitter/SpeedTechTeam Follow us Facebook: <http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1676761&id=670473038& comments=&alert= #/pages/Speed-Technologies/132240884782?ref=ts> Fa ... Continue reading
States Increase Efforts to Combat Drunk Driving
Women Becoming a Larger Part of the Problem WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Drunk driving remains one of America's deadliest crimes. And the last few weeks of summer vacation are a time of increased road travel and drunk driving fatalities and injuries. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Sa ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive Passive Entry Challenges RKE, Remote Keyless Entry
BOSTON--Automotive remote keyless entry (RKE) systems will be upstaged in the future by Passive Go (PG)—where the driver needs a key to open the car door, but not to start the car—and Passive Entry Go (PEG) systems—where the car key remains in the driver’s pocket for both car entry and car ignition. However, wi ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Determined to Make New Memories at Reading
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader.jpg] *Bob Tasca III* *Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang*** *Nitro Funny Car class* *NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series* * * *25th Annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals* *Maple Grove Raceway * *August 20-23, 2009* *Race 17 of 24* * * *TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LA ... Continue reading
The Business of Plugging In 2009 - Speakers Announced
<http://custom.cvent.com/FC2043E4E1084DD49249D452E4CA74FE/p ix/eac129af40 dd486d9a33811b89cdeda1.jpg> The Business of Plugging Insm MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center October 19-21, 2009 Detroit, Michigan, USA The plug-in revolution is here! Don't miss your chance to attend this inaugural event in the heart of the U ... Continue reading
Toyota TAPESTRY Program Now Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition
$550,000 Available to Teachers for Innovative Projects in Science Education ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program, one of the largest science teacher grant programs in the nation, is now accepting entries for the 2009-2010 competition. Sponsored by To ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Qualifying Paths For 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Season
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 19 -- The 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is entering the final four races of its second season, and series organizers have begun looking ahead to the 2010 edition of the only clean diesel racing series in the United States. Today, Volkswagen of America posted an online application page ... Continue reading
Gooding & Company anuncia ventas por más de $50 millones(1) durante la Subasta Pebble Beach 2009
Gooding vendió 129 lotes excepcionales con dos autos de más de $4 millones y logró varias marcas mundiales en dos días PEBBLE BEACH, California, 19 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- Gooding & Company, casa oficial de subastas del Concours d'Elegance(R) de Pebble Beach, vendió 129 lotes durante las subastas del fin de sem ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--The California Highway Patrol selected the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to administer the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) for the third consecutive time. Under contract with the CHP, the MSF initially assumed the administration of the CMSP on Jan. 1, 2004 and was again selected for 2008 an ... Continue reading
PEBBLE BEACH, Californie, August 20 -- - Gooding a vendu 129 lots exceptionnels dont deux voitures à plus de 4 millions USD et a battu de multiples records du monde en 2 jours Gooding & Company, la maison de vente aux enchères officielle du Concours d'Elegance(R) de Pebble Beach, a vendu 129 lots lors de son week-end ... Continue reading
Gooding & Company anuncia mais de $50 milhões(1) em vendas no Leilão de Pebble Beach 2009
A Gooding vendeu 129 lotes excepcionais com dois carros de mais de $4 milhões e alcançou vários recordes mundiais em 2 dias PEBBLE BEACH, Califórnia, 19 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- Gooding & Company, a casa oficial de leilão do Concours d'Elegance(R) de Pebble Beach, vendeu 129 lotes no decorrer dos seus leilões d ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Pre Race: A Reenergized Anderson is Ready to Race in Reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  A Reenergized Anderson is Ready to Race in Reading  Mooresville, N.C., August 19, 2009 – Motivation has never been an issue for Greg Anderson. Whether at the track or back at the Summit Racing team’s shop in Mooresville, the thre ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line Pre Race: Line Stays Grounded, Looks to Continue Improving in Reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Stays Grounded, Looks to Continue Improving in Reading  Mooresville, N.C., August 19, 2009 – Over the last two months, Jason Line’s Summit Racing team has been the standard by which other NHRA Pro Stock racers are measured ... Continue reading
Infiniti Steps Up Luxury V-8 Race with 400-hp M Sedan
Washington DC August 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Infiniti will attempt to step over its bigger luxury competitors next year with a new M sedan boasting 400 horsepower. According to Automotive News, that will put Nissan's luxury marque a notch ahead of BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus in engine muscle â at ... Continue reading
Forty years ago, two very different festivals
Indianapolis, August 19, 2009: Forty years ago this week, more than 400,000 people descended upon Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y., for a music festival billed as "An Aquarium Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music." It's more commonly referred to as Woodstock (though the town of Woodstock is 43 miles sout ... Continue reading
Acura Nixes Diesel and Horsepower Battle, Plans to Focus on Fuel Efficiency With Power
Washington DC August 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to AOL's Autoblog.com, in typical Honda fashion, its premium Acura division will take a different path and has decided not to get sucked into a power race with its rivals. Acura had already made clear its intent to shelve plans for a larger V8 ... Continue reading
Buick Makes Party For New (Plug-in) SUV Nobody Comes - Oh Well
DETROIT, Aug 19, 2009; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co has dropped plans for a new Buick sport utility vehicle due to lack of consumer interest, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said on Wednesday, only two weeks after the new model was announced. The automaker canceled plans for the SUV, which ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The J.D. Power and Associates Retail Tire Experience Report compiles the findings of more than 4,000 anonymous mystery shops by telephone at 2100 different retail tire locations during 2008 and 2009. The report examines which tire brands are recommended by salespeople at major tire ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Introduces New Matiz Creative Global Mini-Car
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) today launched its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. The new mini will go on sale from September 1. ... Continue reading
Clunker Rejection Rate Said to be Declining
Washington DC August 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that dealers' Cash for Clunker claims are being rejected at a dramatically lower rate because data entry errors have declined, setting the stage for a speed-up of federal rebates, a Transportation Department spokesman said on Tuesday. According to Automotive ... Continue reading
NY Auto Dealers Threaten to Stop Accepting "Cash for Clunkers" Deals Over Government Slow Pay
New York Auto Dealers Consider Pulling Out of "Cash for Clunkers" Citing Non-payment by Federal Government Recent Estimates Reveal Only 2% of Rebates Have Been Paid Back to Dealers New York, NY ¡X (August 19, 2009): New York franchised new car dealers are beginning to voice concerns over the Federal Government¡¦s in ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company Sponsors Tina Stull's Team Troops At August Event
San Antonio, August 19, 2009: Tina Stull and her Team Troops Program gained critical support from Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company today when the multi-national automotive supplier agreed to sponsor Stull's four day appearance program August 28-29. "Goodyear has stepped up and the Team Troops program is grateful for th ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: TAG's Dave Larson
Indianapolis, August 19, 2009: TAG USA Tuesday night's Karting News Live special guest was Dave Larson of TAG USA, CES and the IRA. Dave chatted with Greg and Matt for over 45 minutes and covered the latest news in the TAG USA program plus his opinions on where the sport of karting is today and where it's heading in th ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Larry Dixon, Dakoda Armstrong, Cap Henry and PitFit's Jim Leo
Indianapolis, August 19, 2009: Penske Racing Driver Dakoda ArmstrongF.A.S.T. Sprint Car Driver Cap HenryTuesday night on "the Next Level", we had a full line-up with two of the brightest young stars in short track racing....one wing and one non-wing....PLUS a very special "surprise guest" in Larry Dixon who called in a ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Paul Tracy and Cameron Dodson
Indianapolis, August 19, 2009: KV Racing IndyCar Driver Paul TracyVeteran open wheel racer Paul Tracy joined the "On Track On Radio" line-up Monday afternoon with a thirty minute phoned-in conversation. Also in the studio was USAC Silver Crown driver, Cameron Dodson, now back in the seat following a long recovery from ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Preview - European GP - Valencia - August 19, 2009
After the summer break, Formula One returns to action this week with the second visit of the season to Spain. The European Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, takes place on Sunday in the coastal city of Valencia. New on the calendar last year, the Valencia Street Circuit uses the perma ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Kicks Off Football Sponsorship Programs
FULLERTON, Aug. 19, 2009: Football season is ready to kick off and so is Yokohama Tire Corporationâs annual pigskin sponsorship programs. For the third straight year, Yokohama is using one of Americaâs most popular sport as a marketing tool, offering a variety of dealer and consumer promotions throughout the ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils 'Intelligent' System for Plug-In Hybrids to Communicate with the Electric Grid
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18 -- -- Ford and its utility partners are testing one of the industry's first vehicle-to-electric grid communications and control systems, which enables electric vehicles to interface with the grid for optimal recharging -- The new technology allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharg ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Reveal New SUV Range at Frankfurt Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company will strengthen its reputation as one of the world's leading brands when it presents an all-new addition to its SUV line-up at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The ix35 SUV (ultimately to replace the very successful Tucson) will make its world debut at the Show on the 15th September. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Transporter Breaks Cover - And Heads for Top of the Class
The first details of the new Volkswagen Transporter range of vans, kombi, chassis cabs and window vans are released today, revealing a new refined exterior design plus significant advances in comfort, safety and refinement. Lower running costs are also guaranteed thanks to a new range of common rail TDI engines offerin ... Continue reading
New Caravelle and California to Make World Debut at Frankfurt
First details of the new Volkswagen Caravelle people carrier and California campervan are released today ahead of their world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. ... Continue reading
Car Scrappage Scheme Greener Than Expected
WhatGreenCar has supported the Government's Car Scrappage Scheme from its launch in April 2009 and now, at the halfway stage, it seems the UK Scheme has been a green success. ... Continue reading
Used Car Buyers Queue Up for Quality
Autoquake.com, the UK's largest online used car retailer, has revealed BMW is the nation's most sought after used car brand. ... Continue reading
In the latest of a series of initiatives to bring greater clarity, certainty and ease to the experience of hiring a car or van, Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle hire company has launched a new step by step guide to be given to every customer at the outset of their hire. ... Continue reading
Leon Cupra R: SEAT's Hottest Ever Hot Hatch is Here!
SEAT is preparing to unveil its most potent model to date with next month's Frankfurt Motor Show debut of the awesome new Leon Cupra R. ... Continue reading
Porsche Readies Most Dynamic 911 to Date: The 2010 911 GT3 RS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Porsche rolls out the definitive track ready, street legal 911 ATLANTA Aug. 19 -- Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version o ... Continue reading
Car Industry Urges Support for Crucial Legislation
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has urged the Federal Opposition not to delay or frustrate the passage of legislation establishing a crucial element of the Federal Governmentâs New Car Plan for a Greener Future; the Automotive Tran ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Introduces New Matiz Creative Global Mini-Car
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) today launched its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. The new mini will go on sale from September 1. ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Earns Us Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" Award for 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight EX earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 TOP SAFETY PICK Award, the organisation's highest honor. The annual award recognises vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side, and rear impacts based on ratings in IIHS tests. ... Continue reading
Peugeot to Show Diesel Hybrid Sports Car at Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Motor Show is the venue for the launch of the production version of the exciting RCZ sports car -Peugeot will also take the opportunity to unveil the RCZ concept Hybrid4. ... Continue reading
Purolator Goes Pure Edgy in New Video Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Purolator Auto Filters has gone off in a hilarious new marketing direction with a series of short video commercials. The spots, which are slightly reminiscent of the Denis Leary MTV promos from nearly two decades ago, featured an unnamed actor gripping about life's little everyday rants, like "What the F-ck is a Labrad ... Continue reading
Stylish New Fluorescent Lamps Further Expand Narva's Extensive Range
Round, oval, square, oblong or slim line, the selection is yours within the new and exciting range of fluorescent lamps released by Narva. ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius 'Harmony Floralscapes' Blooming Along Los Angeles Freeways
New Marketing Concept Creates Unique Public-Private Partnership LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 -- A first-of-its-kind "Harmony Floralscape," a vivid roadside display made up of more than 20,000 live flowers, was unveiled today along the Pasadena Freeway (SR-110) in downtown Los Angeles by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, officials ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America lead sponsor for program focused on the future of transportation, technology and the environment SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 -- The Volkswagen Group today said that automotive innovations over the next 20 years will focus on reducing driving emissions and making cars accident free; VW Group annou ... Continue reading
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