Friday, March 19, 2010

Risi-Krohn Ferrari Post-Qualifying Notes

Sebring, March 19, 2010: The Risi-Krohn Ferrari team of Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jönsson and Eric van de Pole, have been at Sebring International Raceway all week in preparation for the 58th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring race. Testing sessions on Monday and Tuesday and practice Wednesday and Thursday all led up to today†... Continue reading

Richard Petty and AJ Allmendinger Appearing in Speedway Sports Club

Richard Petty and AJ Allmendinger Appearing in Speedway Sports Club TALLADEGA, Ala. – “The King” Richard Petty and “The Dinger” AJ Allmendinger will appear in the Speedway Sports Club at Talladega Superspeedway prior to the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday, April 25. “A membership to the Speedwa ... Continue reading

Tesla Motors and TAG Heuer Head to Zurich as First Stop on "Odyssey of Pioneers" World Tour

ZURICH--An historic round-the-world tour in a zero-emission car will come to Zurich on Saturday - the first stop in a 37,000-kilometer voyage by Tesla Motors and avant-garde watchmaker TAG Heuer. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and TAG Heuer President and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin kicked off the “Odyssey of Pioneers” Mar ... Continue reading

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review

2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Thom Cannell The Auto ChannelDetroit Bureau Count me a naysayer when it comes to hybrids—most of the time. A small car like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta with a 1.0-liter to 1.6-liter engine already gets terrific mileage, and adding another power train simply amplifies cost and complexit ... Continue reading

2010 Chevrolet Equinox V6 AWD Review

CHEVROLET EQUINOX V6 AWD 2LT One of GM’s Comeback Products By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new all-wheel drive Equinox appeared in my driveway during a cold February week - the week of the Chicago Auto Show. Though some of my Detroit area colleagues fly to the windy city to cover the show, I ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Connect Builds on Energy Company's Sustainability Efforts - VIDEO ENHANCED

DEARBORN, Mich., March 19 -- -- DTE Energy, a company that provides natural gas and electric utility services to 3.4 million Michigan homes and businesses, recently purchased 19 Ford Transit Connects and is exploring additional ways to integrate the new compact van into its vehicle fleet -- The Ford Transit Connect is ... Continue reading

Flex Your Eco-Driving Skills and Win an Vauxhall Ampera

The motto says it all: 'Green Drivers Wanted!' Vauxhall is looking for Europe's greenest driver as part of its ecoFLEX Experience, a unique competition where entrants can show off their fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly driving skills. ... Continue reading

Kia Debuts Official Soul Safety Car This Weekend

Customized Soul Sport to Serve as Official Safety Car for Nitto Tires U.S. Touring Car Championship for 2010 Race Season - Soul sport customized by GOGOGEAR promotions to pace the field at Infineon Speedway - Fuel-efficient Soul to be showcased at seven USTCC events IRVINE, Calif., March 19 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) ... Continue reading

Should You Pay Traffic Tickets Issued by Speeding Ticket or Red Light Cameras?

ENCINO, Calif., March 19 -- Mr. Ticket's answer is a "conditional no." The question refers to the citation or photograph you receive in the mail informing you of a recorded violation in the case of a camera, VASCAR, or other mechanical evidence record. It is always in your best interest to fight traffic tickets. If you ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Report: March New-Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound From Recall and Weather-Dampened February Levels

Industry Recovery Regains Traction as Both Retail and Fleet Sales Levels Improve WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19 -- New-vehicle buyers are returning to dealer showrooms in March, lured by incentives, after recall news and bad weather kept them away in February. As a result, March new-vehicle retail sales are project ... Continue reading

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Overview

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world's first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Voted Fleet Manufacturer Of The Year At 2010 Fleet News Awards

The coveted title - Fleet Manufacturer of the Year - has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London's Grosvenor House Hotel ... Continue reading

Fiat's New Family Space

The Fiat Doblo has always been about space - one thatâ's versatile, practical and value for money for the family driver. Now the all-new version builds on those qualities, yielding improved comfort, style, economy, safety and running costs. ... Continue reading

Aston Barclay Sale Shows Clear Division Of Used Convertible Market

Aston Barclay ran what it believes was the UK's first convertible sale of 2010 on the 4th of March with a 100% sales conversion rate on 72 cars. ... Continue reading

Mazda6 Estate Named 'Best Estate Car' At The 2010 Fleet News Awards

Strong residual values, keen pricing and competitive CO2 emissions see the Mazda6 Estate beat off stiff competition to be named 'Best Estate Car' at the 2010 Fleet News Awards - the industry 'Oscars' ... Continue reading

New Moon for Nissan Murano as Feature Count Rises

The luxurious, powerful and sharply styled Nissan Murano has struck a chord with Australian buyers in the premium, medium-sized SUV market since the second generation model made its debut one year ago. ... Continue reading

New C.E.O for Honda Australia

Honda Australia announces the appointment of its new Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Satoshi Matsuzawa, who will commence with Honda Australia on 1 April. ... Continue reading

Audi Banks on Efficiency at Le Mans

Audi will fight for victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours on the 12 and 13 June, with an evolution of the R15 TDI diesel race sports car. An extensive testing program with the revised LMP1 vehicle has just begun in the United States. ... Continue reading

ESP Now Standard Across the Entire Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle and People Mover Range

Volkswagen Group Australia is proud to announce that with the introduction of the new Transporter and People Mover Range, now the entire Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle and People Mover Range comes standard with Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP). ... Continue reading

2010 red dot awards: The BMW Group Wins Six Prizes for Outstanding Product Design

The presentation of the red dot award 2010 once again provides impressive confirmation of the outstanding quality of BMW Group design. ... Continue reading

New Exclusive Sports Car Zenvo ST1 Hits the Road in Copenhagen - VIDEO ENHANCED

LONDON - March 19, 2010: The Danish Zenvo model presented at the Dubai Motor Show is displayed at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. Danish companies Hermann & Brandt and Zenvo Automotive designed the Zenvo ST1, only 15 models are available worldwide at a price of EUR 850, ). Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading

SF 49ers Coach Mike Singletary Helps Midas Kick off "Alive at 25" Teen Driving Program

SAN FRANCISCO--Midas Inc. , a leader in automotive services, has joined forces with the National Safety Council and San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary to kick-off a statewide initiative to help parents protect teen drivers. To celebrate the partnership, Midas is hosting Customer Appreciation Day at particip ... Continue reading

Porsche Top Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Dependability Study

Has Fewest Problems of Any Manufacturer ATLANTA, March 18 -- According to a quality study by J.D. Power and Associates, Porsche continues to meet and exceed the long-term quality demands of its customers in the United States. Porsche recorded the top score of all brands surveyed in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Ve ... Continue reading