20 Years Ago This Week: The Auto Channel TV Series Debuts Across America
AUTO CENTRAL - September 22, 2009: Just a short/long twenty years ago, The Auto Channel's first broadcast television series hit the airwaves. The weekly show was uniquely produced in three formats to fit available local-market time blocks: 2-hours, 1-hour and 30-minutes. The show aired in about 65% of U.S. markets; 16 ... Continue reading
BATTICE Belgium, September 22, 2009: It doesn't get much better : 600 historical racing cars at the famous Spa-Franchorchamps racecourse ! A few days before Autumn paints the forests of the Ardennes with multicoloured hues, lovers of splendid classic cars are once again revving on the starting grid of the famous circui ... Continue reading
Hyundai Builds Market Share With Good Design Value and Low Prices
It was not exactly a planned strategy, but the recession, particularly in the United States, has been very good for Hyundai. According to the New York Times, after years of struggling to prove to consumers than it was more than a second-tier brand, Hyundai Motor America and its affiliate, Kia Motor America, accounted f ... Continue reading
Replace Your Vehicle's Belts, Hoses Regularly
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use ind ... Continue reading
Buick LaCrosse the Official Vehicle of Chicago Gourmet
CHICAGO, Sept. 22 -- The Illinois Restaurant Association announced today the 2010 Buick LaCrosse Luxury Sedan is the official vehicle of Chicago Gourmet, a food and wine festival to be held in Millennium Park September 26-27, 2009. The Buick renaissance continues with the 2010 LaCrosse Luxury Sedan and attendees of Chi ... Continue reading
Zep Inc. Announces Agreement with Auto Parts Chain
ATLANTA--As part of Zep Inc.âs initiative to make its products available to more customers and through more channels, the company is pleased to announce an agreement with Advance Auto Parts, Inc. With a nationwide presence of more than 3,400 stores and website, the retailer will now offer a line of Zep Commercial ... Continue reading
SolarCity and Rabobank Announce Corridor of Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
SANTA MARIA, Calif.--SolarCity® and Rabobank, N.A., today announced a partnership to create the worldâs first solar-power enhanced, fast-charge electric car charging corridor. When complete, the corridor will include four locations between San Francisco and Los Angeles (Salinas, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Gole ... Continue reading
More Road Racing Champs Choose Red Line Products Than Any Other Brand
Benicia, September 2009: Every year since 1963, the Sports Car Club of Americaâs National Championship Runoffs brings together the worldâs best road racers to test their mettle in an all-out, winner-take-all competition. For the 30th consecutive year, Red Line Oil is returning to the SCCA Runoffs, held this w ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcf415/car_traction_batte) has announced the addition of the "Car Traction Batteries - the New Gold Rush 2010-2020" report to their offering. This report is intended for industrialists, investors, market researchers, legislators and others interes ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports Decline in Overall New-Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction in Mexico
Dodge, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Pontiac and Toyota Models Rank Highest in Ownership Satisfaction in Their Respective Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 22 -- Overall new-vehicle owner satisfaction has declined slightly in the Mexico market, with tough economic times driving dissatisfaction with vehicle ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive and US Department of Energy Agree to Terms for $528.7M Loan
- Funds awarded to develop affordable plug-in hybrids made in USA - At least 5,000 direct and indirect US jobs to be created or saved - An estimated 821 million gallons of gasoline will be saved and 8 million tons of CO2 offset from sales of Fisker plug-in hybrids through 2016 Video: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Fisker ... Continue reading
China's FAW-Mazda to Release Three New Models in 2010
FAW-Mazda to release three new models in 2010 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012279/FAW-Mazda-to-release-three -new- models-in-2010.html Shanghai, September 22 (Gasgoo.com) FAW-Mazda is planning to launch three new car models next year, ranging from sedan to MPV, China Car Times said today. FAW-Mazda said it wil ... Continue reading
More than 324,000 people have already visited the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--The 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) for private cars has got off to a flying start â that was the verdict of some 13,000 accredited journalists from 94 countries who attended the press days (15-16/09/2009) of the wordâs most important trade show for cars. Since the show opened, ... Continue reading
Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22 -- Following a recent test at its South Bend, IN test track, Tire Rack, America's largest independent tire tester, today published a comprehensive report analyzing the effectiveness of eco-friendly, low rolling resistance (LRR) tires. In its published re ... Continue reading
Bomarito and Mansell Set for Return to Atlantic Championship
BROWNSBURG, September 21, 2009: A pair of familiar faces will return to the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda paddock at this weekâs penultimate round of the 12-race 2009 championship as Jonathan Bomarito and Greg Mansell will compete in Fridayâs race at Road Atlanta. A five-tim ... Continue reading
Track Chic Partners with 919 Marketing
Atlanta, September 22, 2009: Track Chic, the first on‐track/off‐ track community for female race fans, has engaged 919 Marketing, one of North Carolinaâs top marketing firms, as its marketing agency of record. Track Chic has established itself as a legitimate motorsports presence, fostering strong rela ... Continue reading
Battery Electric Ford Focus Meets the Stars in "The Jay Leno Show"
Ford Motor Company has teamed up with "The Jay Leno Show" in the United States to provide an all-new battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST five-door for celebrities to drive in the programme's regular "Green Car Challenge" segment. ... Continue reading
Truex Jr. Donates NASCAR Race Tickets To Fans In Need
DOVER, September 22, 2009: The local driver just became the hometown hero. Martin Truex Jr., always a fan favorite at the Monster Mile, has purchased 100 tickets to the âAAA 400â NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race for select fans who were unable to renew their September race tickets due to hardships brought on by ... Continue reading
Efficient Mobility Under Everyday Conditions - the "Audi Efficiency Challenge to B"
4,182 kilometers through Europe in nine days, from Á on the Lofoten archipelago in Norway to Bée in northern Italy - Audi is proving the efficiency of its vehicles on the "Efficiency Challenge A to B." 120 journalists and customers of the brand are taking the wheel in 20 cars from five model series for the tour. ... Continue reading
Only 99 Grams CO2 per Kilometer: Two New Models in Audi's A3 Series
Audi has once again raised the efficiency bar: the new A3 1.6 TDI emits just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer (159.33 g/mile) - thus undercutting the threshold of 100 g/km (160.93 g/mile). This corresponds to astounding fuel efficiency of 3.8 liters of diesel per 100 km (61.90 US mpg). At the same time, this TDI engine ge ... Continue reading
The FIA Verdict On The Piquet Incident
Paris, September 21, 2009: At an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council held in Paris on 21 September 2009, the ING Renault F1 team ("Renault F1") admitted that the team had conspired with its driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to cause a deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, in breach of the Interna ... Continue reading
Ashley Freiberg Ready For Skip Barber National Event
BRASLETON, Sept 21, 2009: Ashley Freiberg has been studying hard during her senior year at Lockport Township High School. She needs to get ahead on her studies as her racing schedule is busy as ever this week. The 17-year-old open-wheel racer from Homer Glen, Ill., wanted to make sure she had her homework completed whe ... Continue reading
Two KONI Sports Car Challenge Finishers Penalized
DAYTONA BEACH, September 21, 2009: Grand-Am Road Racing announced today penalties and fines to the top two KONI Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner (ST) finishing cars and drivers from Miller Motorsports Park as a result of rule infractions following the Salt Lake City 200 on Friday, Sept. 18. The race-winning No. 171 AP ... Continue reading
SCCA Runoffs Begin New Chapter
ELKHART LAKE, September 21, 2009: Now in its 46th year, the SCCA National Championship Runoffs®, the Pinnacle of American Motorsports, will embark into new territory, as it travels to Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., for the first time ever. Thousands of drivers, crew, staff and industry representatives have alr ... Continue reading
Three Drivers Claim SCCA Solo Triad Award
TOPEKA, September 21, 2009: Three drivers, Michelle Seelig, of Edmond, Okla., Mark Madarash, of Red Oak, Texas, and Jeff Cashmore, of New Berlin, Wis., have been named the inaugural winners of the SCCA Solo Triad Award. Introduced earlier this year, the SCCA Solo Triad Award incorporates all levels of the SCCA Solo Nat ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Preview - Singapore - September 22, 2009
Round 14 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship takes Brawn GP to the Far East for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, the first of two back-to-back races with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka following just one week later. Formula One's first night race in Singapore last year was a resounding success with th ... Continue reading
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
Honda Win 2009 Grove Medal for FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Technology
Today, at Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, Honda received the prestigious Grove Medal in recognition of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The FCX Clarity is a practical car with room for four people and luggage and it is ready for use on the road. Significantly, it has 2-3 times better fuel economy than it ... Continue reading
The Seat Exeo Range Grows With Two New Versions
The SEAT Exeo range keeps growing since its market launch last March when the sedan version made its debut, followed by the addition in June of the Exeo ST estate version. Now there are two new engines available on the SEAT Exeo and ST range - the 200 hp 2.0 TSI with automatic sequential Multitronic gearbox and steerin ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Launches Lacetti Premiere ID
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) today introduced the 2010 model year Lacetti Premiere compact sedan, which features a new 1.8-liter gasoline engine. The new model, which goes by the name of Lacetti Premiere ID (Identity), will go on sale from October ... Continue reading
3rd Ford China Plant On Boards
SHANGHAI September 22, 2009; Fang Yan and Jacqueline Wong writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and its Chinese partner will announce plans on Friday for their third car manufacturing plant in China, where sales may soon outpace its existing capacity, an industry source said on Tuesday. Ford, which competes w ... Continue reading
Maserati at Goodwood Revival 2009
Maserati GB was once again present as sponsor of the 11th edition of the Goodwood Revival meeting, which welcomed over 100,000 spectators over the course of the weekend. ... Continue reading
For One Lucky Winner, it all Starts With V and Mitsubishi’s Lancer Ralliart
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the winner of the Lancer Ralliart 'Tricked out' competition. The lucky winner, Mr Joseph Walton Da Silva from the Western suburbs of Sydney, is delighted to accept the prize of a Lancer Ralliart Sedan, with exclusive V energy drink skins. ... Continue reading
Bold Move to Broaden 1 Series Rewards BMW
The move to broaden its 1 Series line up last year, with the introduction of the eagerly awaited Coupé and Convertible models, has paid off for German luxury marque BMW. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2010 EX35
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 21 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti EX, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The EX combines sports car style and performance, the 4-door convenience of a luxury sedan and excellent cargo utility - all wrapped up in a sleek, sculpted, elegant skin. Like e ... Continue reading
Family Cars CUV's Replacing SUV's
American families, looking to hold onto space but save money, switch to crossovers from SUVs DETROIT September 19, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that suburban mom Shana Rampersad is looking for a new family car, and it's got to be fuel efficient, stylish and roomy. That eliminates sedans, sport ... Continue reading
BURTONSVILLE, Md.--New Energy Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: NENE), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer, today announced that early durability tests of the Companyâs MotionPower⢠device for generating electricity from the movement of cars and light trucks have produced significant design ... Continue reading
Imara Corporation Launches Its First High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery Cell
MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Imara Corporation, a manufacturer of high-performance next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that its high-power cells are now available. Imara is providing battery cells to customers in the power tool, outdoor power equipment and transportation markets. Imara's patented ... Continue reading
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