WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The nation's leading consumer and auto safety advocacy groups will join with survivor advocates to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 5381, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 and not to cave in to the latest attacks on auto safety by automakers and the Chamber of Commerce. Joan ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace Partners with Executive Auto Group
HARTFORD, Conn., July 20 -- Now available for the first time to consumers, the Executive Auto Group has teamed up with AutoTrader to offer customers a Guaranteed Value to trade-in or sell their vehicles outright. With AutoTrader's Trade-In Marketplace the Executive Auto Group will either cut a check to the customer for ... Continue reading
Huf Focuses on International Expansion VELBERT, Germany, July 20, 2010 -- Huf Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co. KG, supplier of car access, start and locking systems based in Velbert (Germany) focusses on further expansion and has been building up additional production capacity at foreign locations. The newly erected product ... Continue reading
Honda's Marysville Plant Produces 10-Millionth Vehicle
MARYSVILLE, Ohio--The Marysville Auto Plant has become the first Honda plant outside Japan to manufacture* 10 million vehicles with the production this morning of a Honda Accord Sedan. Honda began local auto production in November 1982 at the Marysville plant with an Accord Sedan, and has continued producing that model ... Continue reading
Behr's Cooling Technology Boosts Electric Vehicles and Gasoline Engines
TROY, Mich.--Behr Americaââ¬â¢s newest technology for cooling engines and batteries is helping automakers develop new electric vehicles and more fuel-efficient gasoline engines. âWith our technologically-advanced products on upcoming vehicles of Detroit-based and European manufacturers and our optimized ... Continue reading
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20, 2010 -- - With Photo The Farnborough International Airshow, 19 - 25 July, marks the first appearance of the partnership between Promethean and the BLOODHOUND SSC (Supersonic Car) Project. The BLOODHOUND SSC Project, which aims to design and build the first supersonic car capable of achiev ... Continue reading
Riley Solutions Inc. Selected for Competitive Role in DARPA Armored Vehicle Challenge 2010
HOUSTON, July 20 -- A new hybrid armor will undergo the most demanding and stringent testing by the Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA) in Ballston, VA in the fall of 2010. After passing selection, this armor will be able to provide U.S. military and law enforcement personnel serving at home or around the ... Continue reading
Cummins Validates Its ISX11.9 as Better Engine Choice for Vocational and Specialty Vehicles
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced it has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its ISX11.9 diesel engine. The new ISX11.9 is an expansion of the industry-leading Heavy-Duty engine product line for Cummins and will commence with full p ... Continue reading
AZBW Dinghy Digest July 18, 2010 Edition
Place your custom text here. AZBW - 1030 East Baseline Road - Tempe - AZ - 85283 Subscribe to this newsletter: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/subscription.php?username=azb wdd&send_id=1652398841&l=s&newsletter_id=1410404019 Unsubscribe submit@theautochannel.com: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/subs ... Continue reading
Bavaria City Racing Moscow Forms Basis to Moscow Grand Prix 2012
MOSCOW, July 18, 2010 -- The Moscow government is preparing a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the streets of Moscow for 2012. That was announced today by Mr. Vladimir Makarov, representative of the Moscow Government, during a press conference held at the 3rd edition of the Bavaria Moscow City Racing. The engineering company Ti ... Continue reading
Beckman is runner-up in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING Round 15 of 23 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 16-18, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN IS RUNNER-UP IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 18, 2010) ... Continue reading
Damaged Pacific Mobile/Biosign car fourth in New Jersey
Contact Mark Jackson 416.891.0261 media@aimautosport.com Damaged Pacific Mobile/Biosign car fourth in New Jersey Late-race contact thwarts podium finish Millville, NJ (July 18, 2010) — AIM Autosport’s Pacific Mobile/Biosign Ford Riley car finished fourth today at New Jersey Motorsports Park after a few moments of m ... Continue reading
Hagan loses a close semis to teammate Capps in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING Round 15 of 23 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 16-18, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN LOSES A CLOSE SEMIS TO TEAMMATE CAPPS IN SONOMA SONOMA, ... Continue reading
HIGHT CLINCHES COUNTDOWN SPOT AT SONOMA
2010 TEAM JFR RACE REPORT15th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series23rd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals July 16-18, 2010Infineon RacewaySonoma, CA * * * *Final results from Sunday’s 23rd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway, 15th race in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Series:FUNNY CA ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin wins third time this season in Pro Stock (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg Coughlin wins third time this season in Pro Stock SONOMA, Calif. (July 18) – Jeg Coughlin Jr. is keeping the new approach he came up with while he was supposed to be vacationing in Lake Tahoe last week. Coughlin guided the JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt to victory in Pro Stock on Sunday at the Fram-Autolite NHRA Nati ... Continue reading
Marshall and Palmer Go Back 2 Back, Hopkins Gets Standing O - LVS 7/17/10
Eddie Marshall Goes Back to Back; Houghtaling and Slavin Gets Checkers Hopkins Finally Gets 1st Career Pro Stock Win Saturday July 18, 2010 By Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Another hot and steamy night at the legendary high banks at Lebanon Valley Speedway had plenty of action as Rifenburg Construction drew a full c ... Continue reading
McClenathan advances to his fifth semifinal of year in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING Round 15 of 23 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 16-18, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MCCLENATHAN ADVANCES TO HIS FIFTH SEMIFINAL OF YEAR IN SONOMA ... Continue reading
Moore takes $5000 Forni Classic at Placerville
 PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 17, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com    Mason Moore takes home Placerville's richest victory in $5000 Forni Classic Davis picks up $1000 bounty in Late Models feature; Tilford cruises to second win in Pure St ... Continue reading
No Repeat Victory for Krohn Racing at New Jersey
No Repeat Victory for Krohn Racing at New Jersey The No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola of team owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn and Nic Jönsson was not able to follow up last year’s victory with a desired repeat this year at the NJMP 250 presented by Crown Royal race at New Jersey Motorsports Park, July 18. ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, July 17
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christine and Scott Jr. Visit SSP Victory Lane on Saturday Night for First Time in 2010 Newberrytown, PA (July 17, 2010) - On a hot summer night, the action was fast and furious at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night, July 17. After a one week layo ... Continue reading
Strakka Racing | Le Mans Series 2010 | Algarve 1000 KmsTo view this email correctly, it may be necessary to permit images to download from the Internet. If you would prefer not to, or this email does not display as expected, please click this link The Peaks and Troughs of Motorsport The team members at Strakka Racing h ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Reach Semifinals in Sonoma
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 23rd Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA July 16 - 18, 2010 Race 15 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING REACH SEMIFINALS IN SONOMA SONOMA, CA – ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Post-Race Release, Motor Mile Speedway
Good Afternoon, You will find the post-race release from the USARacing Pro Cup Series Heritage Truck Centers 250 at Motor Mile Speedway both below and attached above. In addition to the story you will also find an accompanying photo. If you would like other photo options, or a higher resolution file please contact me a ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Report On Fuel Technologies
By Thom Cannell and Allene Stark The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Detroit June 10, 2010; Perhaps you, like we at The Auto Channel, love cars, trucks and anything that offers mobility on wheels. Yes, bicycles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, scooters, and unicycles are included but we are talking about cars and their future. R ... Continue reading
Hundreds of Saab Enthusiasts Celebrate the Company's Independence at the Saab Owners Convention
ROYAL OAK, Mich., July 20 -- -- Keynote speakers include top corporate leaders - Victor Muller & Jan Ake Jonsson -- Seminars, banquets, charity auction and vehicle competitions -- All-new 9-5 Aero Sedan available for test drives -- Saab heritage vehicles on display The 2010 Saab Owners Convention will be a landmark eve ... Continue reading
Jeep® and Mopar® Are First in Industry to Offer Off-road Camper Trailers
Go Anywhere, Sleep Anywhere in Jeep® Camper Trailers from Mopar® AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 20 -- -- Campers accommodate four adults and feature a queen-size bed, sofa with stowable table, built-in aluminum cabinet, 110-volt power supply and a premium canvas enclosure -- Camper trailers feature innovative engineering, ... Continue reading
Nissan Joins Department of Energy in Global Effort to Improve Energy Efficiency
- Nissan chosen as pilot for Global Superior Energy Performance initiative- FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 20 -- The Department of Energy announced today that Nissan will be among eight companies and one university chosen to pilot the Global Superior Energy Performance (GSEP) initiative that will accelerate energy efficiency im ... Continue reading
PPG Aerospace Awarded Contract for Mitsubishi Aircraft MRJ Flight-Deck Windows
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--PPG Industriesââ¬â¢ aerospace transparencies group has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. (MJET) to design and manufacture the all-glass windshields and side flight-deck windows for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). âWe are excited to play a role in the advanced-tech ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals
Denver, July 20, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekendâs NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Denver on a high note after winning the Pro Stock title at the most recent NHRA national event, the Fram Autolite Nationals in Sonoma last weekend. Jeg defeated Jason Line in the final round to claim his third Pro Stock ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Drives Engaging Ad Campaigns With Saepio
Saepio's Solution Provides Volkswagen Dealers with Customizable Advertising Templates to Ensure Quality Campaigns Across America KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 20 -- Saepio, a leading provider of marketing technology for corporations with distributed marketing networks, announced today that it has been selected by Volkswagen o ... Continue reading
Cummins Unveils New Sustainability Web Site
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced the creation of a new Sustainability Web site today in addition to releasing its 7th annual Sustainability Report on the ways the Company is building stronger communities and reducing its environmental footprint. âWe printed a very limited number of copies of both the report ... Continue reading
IPD Announces the Launch of New Product Line for the Cummins® ISX/QSX Engine
TORRANCE, Calif.--IPD, a leading aftermarket provider of rebuild components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, announced today the launch of their new product line of replacement parts the Cumminsî ISX and QSX on highway and industrial diesel engines. The initial offering will include compone ... Continue reading
GKN Develops Electric-Drive Axles for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--GKN Driveline has designed a new range of electric-drive axles ideal for use in both pure electric vehicles and for converting conventional vehicles into hybrids. âGKNââ¬â¢s experience in volume production of electric-drive axles as well as our wide variety of limited slip different ... Continue reading
THORNHILL, Ontario and WIXOM, Mich., July 19 -- Engine Control Systems Limited (ECS), a Catalytic Solutions, Inc. company (AIM: CTS and CTSU), and NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed the Actifilter SG, an ECS diesel particulate filter (DPF) emissi ... Continue reading
2011 Mini Countryman: First Look Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW 2011 MINI COUNTRYMAN By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Hamburg, Germany July 19, 2010: Last year when I attended Mini United, the bi-annual international gathering of thousands of Miniâs loyal and fervent owners outside London, England one of the better rumors was, â ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--A White Paper, released today by Energy Vision, documents that the millions of trucks and buses on US roadways are the best starting point for ending the widely acknowledged dangers of U.S. transportationââ¬â¢s dependence on oil. It describes a practical strategy for moving these medium and heavy d ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Teams Travel East for Summer Tour
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20, 2010: The hits just keep on coming in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series. Just hours after completing the 27th annual Kings Royal at Tony Stewartâs Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) WoO teams shifted their focus to their next challenge: four nights ... Continue reading
Freiberg Becomes First Female To Win Barber National Race
MILLVILLE, July 20, 2010: Ashley Freiberg made some more racing history Sunday in the Skip Barber competition at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Freiberg (pronounced FRY-BERG) became the first female driver to win a BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Series powered by Mazda main event with an exciting victory on the 2.17-mil ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Completes Best Career Indycar Finish
TORONTO, July 19, 2010: Qualifying in the 21st spot for todayâs Honda Indy Toronto, Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racingâs Simona De Silvestro knew she had her work cut out for her. After three challenging races, Simona and team were determined to have their true potential accurately reflected in their finishing p ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Expands Los Angeles Angels Partnership with Home Team Pride Jersey Promotion
FULLERTON, July 19, 2010: Beginning on July 30, Yokohama Tire Corporation will kick off its âHome Team Prideâ jersey promotion as part of its sponsorship of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. The promotion, which will run through September 12, will offer fans an official replica Angels baseball jersey with ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance on Electric Mobility
Volkswagen Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn Notes Importance of Silicon Valley in Company's e-Mobility Strategies PALO ALTO, Calif., July 19 -- Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, today reinforced the importance of the electric mobility research and initiatives taking ... Continue reading
Power Increases Championship Points Lead Over Franchitti
Indianapolis, July 19, 2010: His victory July 18 in the Honda Indy Toronto could prove to be the tipping point. "The key for me when I came to this race was avoiding carnage and accidents, which happens every year here," said Power, who led Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Dario Franchitti across the finish line by 1.2 sec ... Continue reading
Runoffs Registration Opens Tuesday, July 20
TOPEKA, July 19, 2010: Registration for the 2010 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® opens at 9 a.m. (CDT) Tuesday morning, July 20. Registration will be open to everyone at that time. Runoffs drivers can register either on-line at www.scca.com/runoffs or via a paper form available for download at the same addre ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Showcases All-New 2011 Jetta
Best-selling U.S. Sedan from Volkswagen Delivers Sophisticated Style and Precision German Engineering at an Accessible Price HERNDON, Va., July 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta as part of a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA. The all-new 2011 Je ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--News from OneCommand and FordDirect: FordDirect announces the launch of a new database marketing service for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers designed to help drive sales and service business to the dealership. This service will be powered by OneCommand. âTargeted Marketing is driving phenomenal ... Continue reading
Honda Announces New U.S. Market Plug-in By 2012 And Advanced Environmental Technologies
TORRANCE, Calif. 07/20/2010; Honda will introduce new advanced environmental technology vehicles, including a battery-electric vehicle and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle, to the U.S. market in 2012, the company announced today in the mid-year address by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., President & CEO Takanobu Ito, in Tokyo, Japan ... Continue reading
Irv Gordon Aims for 3 Million Miles in His Volvo P1800
American Irv Gordon - driver of the highest mileage vehicle on the road, a 1966 Volvo P1800 - has just turned 70. No he aims to reach an unmatchable record sometime in the next three years. ... Continue reading
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is aimed at establishing a partnership to promote and implement electric vehicles in Istanbul, following the example of several other capital cities. The partnership program will cover the deployment in the Istanbul municipality of a charging network for electric vehicles, which wi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance on Electric Mobility
Volkswagen Group is invests over five billion Euros a year in research and development; 23,000 employees are active in this area worldwide. In terms of research, e-mobility has a key function for the automobile of tomorrow. Volkswagen will be bundling worldwide activities in research and advance development for electri ... Continue reading
How Opel Pioneered - and Continues to Perfect - the Station Wagon
The coming premiere of Opel's new compact wagon, the Astra Sports Tourer, is a good opportunity to remember the sensation Opel created in Europe when it launched the Olympia Rekord Caravan in 1953 - a popular station wagon that allowed owners the flexibility to combine professional and private use in one vehicle. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces New 2011 models
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Suzuki PR at mcpressrelations@suz.com SUZUKI ANNOUNCES ANOTHER WAVE OF NEW 2011 MODELS Brea, CA, July 19, 2010 ââ¬â Suzuki is pleased to announce its first big wave of several new models for the 2011 model year. In addition to the launch of these new motorcycles and ATVs, Amer ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Most Successful Premium Brand in India in First Half of 2010
Mercedes-Benz posted record sales in India in the first half of 2010 and high growth rates enabled it to gain substantial market share. Sales rose by 69 percent in the first six months of the year and a total of 2,500 vehicles were delivered to customers. Mercedes-Benz saw sales climb by 83 percent in June alone. ... Continue reading
Nissan Micra Waves Goodbye to the UK
10th August 1992 the first Sunderland-built Micra rolled off the line. Now, 18 years, more than 2.3 million units and one model change later, Micra production in the UK has come to an end. ... Continue reading
Sporty and Efficient: 10,000th Audi TT 2.0 TDI Leaves the Assembly Line
The Audi TT 2.0 TDI's sales success proves that dynamism and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, this modern combination appeals strongly to customers. Since its market launch in 2008, the proportion of Audi TT sports car sales accounted for by the 2.0 TDI version with 125 kW (170 hp) has risen stea ... Continue reading
Renault UK Launches New Cut-Price Megane Generation
The sun might have disappeared behind a cloud or two, but Renault is turning up the heat on its rivals this summer with the launch of its new Mégane 'Generationâ', priced from only £10,995. ... Continue reading
West Country Car Wizard Works His Magic
To some, a car is simply functional, to others a passion, but to 26-year old Oliver Ashley, four-wheel fever knows no bounds. Since 2007 Oliver, a senior technical manager for a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Bristol, has been building a car from the ground up, forsaking a normal social life to fulfil his dream of creatin ... Continue reading
koda Auto Achieves Record Sales in the First Half-Year of 2010
In the first half-year of 2010, koda Auto has reached a new sales record with 378,747 vehicles sold worldwide. This means that sales numbers have increased about 15 percent compared to same period of last year. In June alone, 71,320 customers decided to purchase a koda (+ 8.3 percent). ... Continue reading
Suzuki FANtastic Sounds - Young Artists Wanted
Suzuki- official pan-European sponsor of the 2010 MTV EMAs - is offering young music artists the chance to kick-start their careers with Suzuki FANtastic Sounds, a new online competition. To tie in with the launch of its new Swift, the Japanese manufacturer is looking for a special sound tailored to the car. ... Continue reading
The town of Trollhättan hosted thousands of Saab enthusiasts from across the world over the weekend. Fans visited the Saab Car Museum, took a tour of the Saab factory, listened in at seminars or admired racing drivers showing off their skills in the Midnight Sun Rally. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Appoints General Manager for its Middle East North Africa Region
Due to the importance of the MENA region, Aston Martin established Aston Martin Middle East and North Africa (AMMENA) as an operational and holding company in order to overlook all the automotive and non automotive activities in the region seizing all the available opportunities while seeking new venues for growth on a ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin real-world demonstration testing before the end of this year of next-generation electric personal mobility products, including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric scooters and electric carts. The demonstration program will be conducted jointly with K ... Continue reading
The new generation smart fortwo will be launched in the autumn of 2010 with a fresh interior look, an upgraded exterior and even more environmentally friendly engines. There is now a choice of seven carefully coordinated colours for the exterior including trendy matt paintwork for the first time. ... Continue reading
Hamann Refining for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Hamann-Motorsport is one of the leading names when it comes to exclusive refining of super sports cars. The company from Laupheim in southern Germany demonstrates this once again with the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Hamann presents premier tuning components for the Gullwing which enhances its sporty look and gives it th ... Continue reading
Istanbul Enerji and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a Zero-Emission Partnership
Istanbul Enerji, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a program aimed at preparing for a zero-emission partnership. ... Continue reading
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