Fiat Sets New Record For Lowest CO2 Emissions
Fiat Automobiles has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km. ... Continue reading
New 'Specialist' Dealer Network to Market All-New Mazda3 MPS
To celebrate the introduction of the all-new, high performance Mazda3 MPS on 1 October, Mazda is establishing a select nationwide network of dealers to operate its new 'Mazda3 MPS Specialist Dealer Programme'. ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: All New Saab 9-5 Sedan: Start of a New Era - VIDEO ENHANCED
Public debut for Saab's all new premium sedan Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X and Saab heritage Engineered with driver in focus for segment leading sporty driving experience Excels in responsible performance for safety and environmental concern Most technically advanced Saab with an array of âhi ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup In Action This Weekend
TOOELE, Sept. 16, 2009: After a month of rest and relaxation, the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup is eager to return to the track and discover the next twist in the 2009 Championship. For Round Eight of the 10-race season, the series heads to Miller Motorsports Park, just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, a track ... Continue reading
KONI Challenge Leaders Try To Wrap Titles
Grand-Am Series Competitors Head To Penultimate Race At Miller Motorsports Park DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2009) - Ken Wilden and Christian Miller have led their respective Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) point standings nearly all season long, and Friday at Miller Motorspo ... Continue reading
Gurney and Fogarty Back To Miller Motorsports Park
TOOELE, Sept. 16, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will return to Miller Motorsports Park as the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype Championship leaders for the second time in three years at this weekendâs Utah 250 on the massive 4.486-mile road course just ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Aims To Keep Streak Alive
Indianapolis, Sept. 16, 2009: There is really only one way to gauge the heart of a champion. Put a challenge out there and see how he responds. For the past three World of Outlaws (WoO) seasons, the headline following the Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals has read the same: Knoxville Nationals Winner Donny Schatz Sees His WoO ... Continue reading
EGS Crown Midget Super Nationals set for Saturday at Columbus Motor Speedway
COLUMBUS, Sept. 17, 2009: The United States Auto Club returns to Columbus Motor Speedway this Saturday for the JEGS Crown Midget Super Nationals, the 28th of 34 races on the 2009 USAC schedule. This will mark USAC's second stop of the year in Columbus. The first JEGS Crown Midget Super Nationals took place April 4 with ... Continue reading
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Renault Targets Zero Emissions with Four EV Concepts - TWO VIDEOS
FRANKFURT - September 17, 2009: On Tuesday, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn precided over the unveiling of four different electric vehicle concepts: Twizy, ZOE, Fluence and Kangoo. A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ALL-ELECTRIC ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES FROM 2011 Electric vehicle represents a clean-break solution that can put zero-emissi ... Continue reading
Roadster Revealed At Revival - 370z Roadster to Make Public Uk Debut at Goodwood
Classic cars, period dress and a historic British location set the scene for Nissan to unveil its new 370Z Roadster alongside some of its most iconic predecessors. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) began delivery of its i-MiEV electric city car in Japan from July 2009, mainly to corporations and local authorities. ... Continue reading
New Diesel Engine Is Perfect Cruze Companion
In the short time it has been on sale, the Chevrolet Cruze has already picked up an enviable reputation for delivering class leading value for money, as well as excellent driving dynamics and low running costs. ... Continue reading
Battery Electric Volvo C30 - Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Following the recent announcement of the 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe and the plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, Volvo is also evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered C30 known as a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). ... Continue reading
Porsche Gives Business Overview at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart has provided an initial overview of the business year 2008/2009 (to July 31) showing expected car sales by its subsidiary Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG dropped 24 per cent to approximately 75.200 units and therefore has not escaped the slump in the global economy. In contrast, reve ... Continue reading
Lexus Reveals the 2010 LS 600h and LF-CH Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
The LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship, gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year, changes that have been unveiled for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show. ... Continue reading
Jeep Brings Extra Horsepower To Horse of the Year Show 2009
Jeep is the official vehicle partner for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham's LG Arena (formerly known as the NEC Arena) from the 7th October to the 11th October, 2009. ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers Two Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Vehicles to Hiroshima Government Authorities
Mazda Motor Corporation today delivered one Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid each to the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture government authorities in western Japan. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the IAA 2009: Mercedes-Benz Design
At the 2009 International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is allowing visitors to take a detailed look behind the design scenes. ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 17 -- - Uniting Technological Precision and Sophisticated Craftsmanship in the Instrument Cluster Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/?keygroup=bil d Johnson Controls un ... Continue reading
Ford Sees Demand for Hot Hues, 2011 Fiesta to Launch With Bold New Colors
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 17 -- -- Bold colors with fun names are appearing more and more in consumer products, offering consumers more individuality while bucking the traditional wisdom that conservative colors dominate in a recession -- While black, white and silver still remain top choices, Ford is seeing strong U.S. s ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's 2010 Model Year Outlander Reveals Aggressive Styling and Upgraded Features
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2010 model year Outlander featuring a distinctive and aggressive styling make-over which includes the company's trademark "jet fighter" grille, and a host of new comfort, convenience and safety appointments. Improvements to the Outland ... Continue reading
New School Offers Insider Secrets to Working in the High-Performance Aftermarket Industry
SEALY, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Deep in the heart of Texas exists a place where every gearhead and shade tree mechanic who ever dreamed of making a career out of their passion for building and modifying cars can come to learn from the best in the business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090916/DA76867LOGO) Sinc ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Skiers heading for the mountains, students on their way to CU Boulder and other Denver-area drivers are about to get a new information fix. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is expanding information available about traffic flow on key interstates and other highways through the deploymen ... Continue reading
GM Exec: Opel Deal Example of Balance of Power Moving to Vendors
FRANKFURT September 16, 2009; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Magna's planned acquisition of Opel is proof that carmakers have lost the upper hand in the industry by outsourcing development work to suppliers and relying on them for technological knowhow, a top GM executive said. "The fact is the ba ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives Clean Technology Innovation Award for Hybrid Battery Technology
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Sept. 16 -- The Cleantech Group awarded Johnson Controls, Inc. its Product Innovation Award for clean technology at the Cleantech Forum XXIII in Boston on Sept. 9, 2009. Johnson Controls was recognized for its leadership in the production of advanced batteries for hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric veh ... Continue reading
Discount Tire to Sponsor Brad Keselowski With Penske Racing for 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series
No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge to Debut Next Season SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 16 -- Discount Tire has reached a multi-year agreement with Penske Racing and driver Brad Keselowski beginning with the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series. Discount Tire will serve as the primary sponsor for at least 26 races in n ... Continue reading
Many Classic Car Owners Are Paying Too Much for Insurance
Specialized Coverage Costs Less and Offers More WARREN, N.J., Sept. 16 -- Despite a slowed economy, many car collectors are still paying top dollar for their dream machines -- and to protect them. At the Monterey Auto Auction recently, a 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 sold for $7.3 million, setting the record ... Continue reading
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