Thursday, October 7, 2010

Obama's Own Oil Disaster Commission Cites Obama Administration for Misleading the Public

FUBAR is the only way to describe what's going on with The White House, Congress and our pro-gasoline national energy policy AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2010: Dina Cappiello, writing for the Associated Press, says that a commission appointed by the president to investigate the recent BP Gulf Oil Disaster has revealed tha ... Continue reading

Electric Cars and In-Vehicle Technology Gain Speed at the 2011 International CES

ARLINGTON, Va.--The 2011 International CES announced today its enhanced lineup of in-vehicle technology exhibits, including a new Electric Vehicle TechZone that showcases the full range of high and low speed electric vehicles, energy storage devices and charging solutions. The world’s largest consumer te ... Continue reading

BMW Presents New K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL Motorcycles - 3 VIDEOS

BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600 GTL – fascination with six cylinders COLOGNE - October 7, 2010: Ever since BMW Motorrad presented the concept study Concept 6 in autumn 2009, the new 6-cylinder in-line engine installed in it has caught the imagination of many motorcycle fans. For over seven decades now, 6-cylinder in- ... Continue reading

Siemens Velaro High-Speed Train Coming to Florida - VIDEO ENHANCED

“Future of Florida High-Speed Rail Tour” Showcases World's Fastest Passenger Train* SACRAMENTO, CA - October 7, 2010: It's safe, sustainable, superfast and coming soon to the United States. Florida is about to make transportation history as the first state to build a high-speed rail corridor, with trains conn ... Continue reading

2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Hatchback Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Hatchback What do you really need in a car? Not "want", "need". Solid construction, enough performance to not be a target in traffic, good safety ratings, comfort, and a useful amount of space likely top the "need" list, albeit in different order for differ ... Continue reading

Significantly Enhanced 2012 Volkswagen Eos To Be Revealed at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

2012 Eos hard top convertible. The vehicle features an updated design and has been enhanced with numerous new features. The new Eos will be unveiled to the public for the first time on November 17 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with market introduction in early spring of 2011. ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Model: 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm/168 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.8 x 73.0 x 64.4 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading

Scion Announces Pricing for 2011 xD Release Series 3.0

2011 model year, the xD Release Series 3.0 (xD RS 3.0). This exclusive five-door urban subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this month. The xD RS 3.0 comes fitted with a four-piece body kit including front and rear lower lips along with side skirts. The body kit adds assertive styling and is exclusive to the x ... Continue reading

'Green' Automotive Paint Chip and Scratch Repair Technology

PR Newswire LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 -- Premier Paint 2000®, Inc. is proud to introduce the first water-borne Paint Chip and Scratch Repair System on the automotive paint market. This technology breakthrough is years ahead of the competition and exceeds EPA standards. California and Canada, as well as ... Continue reading

Ford's Hot-Selling Fiesta to Make 2010 SEMA Debut, Put Small Car Style, Performance on the Map

Ford Fiestas will take center stage on the Ford stand at this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, to be held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Ford Fiesta provides the perfect platform for customers and aftermarket companies looking to express themselves in a fun, unique way. Owners hav ... Continue reading

GM Invests $145 Million for Small Cars at Orion Assembly

PR Newswire LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Manufacturing site of future Buick compact sedan Investment will help retain 1,550 jobs General Motors will invest $145 million at the Orion Assembly Center, GM North American President Mark Reuss said today. Orion will be the home to Chevrolet's new sm ... Continue reading

Autoliv Expands in India Starts Weaving of Seatbelt Webbing

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: In response to the rapid growth in Asian vehicle production, Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – has begun the construction of a seatbelt weaving plant in Mysore near Bangalore, which will be India’s fi ... Continue reading

New York Power Authority Becomes Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer with 10-Unit Order

PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, Oct 7 Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics collaborate to bring innovative, all electricvehicle to commercial market OAK PARK, MI, Oct 7 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced today that New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation's largest state public power organizat ... Continue reading

The All-New 2011 Mitsubishi Motors Outlander Sport is Set to Become the 'World's First Online Test Drive'

Mitsubishi Live Drive, the World's First Online Test Drive of an actual vehicle utilizing interactive remote control of the company's latest automotive creation, the all-new 2011 Outlander Sport. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/mitsubishi/46514 ... Continue reading

Saab Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Erik Carlsson's First RAC Rally Victory

In 1960, Erik 'Mr Saab' Carlsson exploded onto the world rally scene. Back then, the 31-year-old Swede was a relative unknown outside his native Scandinavia, but he immediately shook the rallying world by taking his three-cylinder, 750 cc Saab 96 to an emphatic victory in the RAC Rally - the first of a hat-trick of win ... Continue reading

Cody Coughlin, 14, hoping for Oktoberfest victory

WEST SALEN, Oct. 6, 2010: Cody Coughlin had an interesting answer for the longtime back-to-school question "What did you do this summer?" as the 14-year-old son of multi-time drag racing champion John Coughlin was able to answer "Turned pro." A past champion in USAC's Heavy Mod division, Coughlin moved to the ASA Late ... Continue reading

AMP Energy Juice Sponsoring Guest Experience Centers at Talladega Superspeedway

TALLADEGA, October 6, 2010: AMP Energy Juice is sponsoring twelve new Guest Experience Centers at Talladega Superspeedway that will provide race fans with event information. Additionally, at the conclusion of each race, the Guest Experience Centers will provide samples of AMP Energy Juice and other Pepsi Products. †... Continue reading

Simona De Silvestro Wraps Successful 2010 Rookie Season

Miami, October 6, 2010: While a 23rd place finish at this weekend’s Cafes do Brasil Indy 300 in Homestead, Florida may not have earned a podium celebration, it was nonetheless a cause for celebration for IZOD IndyCar Series rookie Simona De Silvestro. The 300-lap race was a culmination of a year’s worth of ch ... Continue reading

For the fifth straight year, RaceFanRadio will produce the 2010 RoboPong 200 Presented by Bridgestone - October 9th & 10th.

Indianapolis, October 6, 2010: A sixty minute Qualifying Wrap-Up show is planned on Saturday from 5 - 6pm Eastern with Sunday's flag-to-flag coverage of the the 4-hour+, 200 mile event, anchored by RaceFanRadio's CHARLIE BROWN and GREG WRIGHT including numerous guest appearances from the drivers and personalities who w ... Continue reading

BMWGroup UK Reports Positive Year To Date Sales

The BMW Group in the UK (BMW and MINI combined) has reported positive sales in the first nine months of 2010 of 114,869 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 per cent from the 104,019 vehicles sold in the same period in 2009. ... Continue reading

New 2011 Subaru WRX STI Breaks Cover

Ever since its introduction in 2001, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI has been a byword for exceptional real-world driving performance. The new 2011 model, on sale from October 2010, incorporates a wide range of developments which maintain the continual evolution of this iconic vehicle. ... Continue reading

Seat's Simply Stunning Vat-Free Offer

Hot on the heels of its most successful sales quarter in the UK SEAT is revealing details of what must surely be one of the most attractive offers in its 25-year history here. ... Continue reading

Infiniti: The Comeback Jean

Every cloud has a silver lining. Or a purple one, given this news is coming from Infiniti. So although it is with much regret that the luxury automotive brand from Japan is announcing the departure of Lisa Barnard from the PR team, yes, after a mere four months in office, at the same time, Infiniti is pleased to announ ... Continue reading

Fiat Professional's The Fleet Campaign Wins Top Award

A new approach to marketing, in which a van advertisement took the form of an hilarious sitcom, has just won Fiat Professional a top industry award. ... Continue reading

Ford Leads September Market As Fiesta Drives Retail Growth

Ford maintained its clear UK market leadership in September when overall sales were boosted by the registration plate change ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Opens Training Academy In India

Volkswagen is strengthening its commitment in India: The Group opened its training academy in Pune on Saturday. ... Continue reading

Ford: Launches First-Ever Supercharged GT

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today launched the first supercharged V8-engined GT in the 43-year history of Australia's most iconic performance nameplate. ... Continue reading

September Sales Up 28.8% For Kia

Kia Motors Australia has posted another bumper sales month with September figures up 28.8% compared with the same month last year ... Continue reading

Nissan Shows New Leaf To Victoria - Real World Electric Vehicle Trials Begin

The Nissan LEAF EV's will form part of the government's five year trial for zero emission vehicles which will explore how electric vehicle technologies will perform an evolutionary step and provide a broader product portfolio (along with advanced petrol and diesel power). ... Continue reading

BMW: Connected Drive - Added Value Through Connectivity.

Under the term Connected Drive, the BMW Group already unites a unique portfolio of innovative features that enhance comfort, raise infotainment to new levels and significantly boost safety in BMW Group vehicles. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Commences Production Of Electric Vehicles For Europe

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the start of production of its European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle along with production of PSA Peugeot Citroen's (PSA) Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-ZERO at its Mizushima Plant. ... Continue reading

If You Can Think It, You Can Watch It: Logitech Delivers Google TV to Living Rooms Across the U.S.

FREMONT, CA - Consumers today have access to an enormous amount of content, delivered by a range of sources and increasingly complex devices. To bring this content together through a single interface on the best screen in the house – the TV screen – Logitech (SIX: LOGN) has worked with Goo ... Continue reading

Kia Adds Stylish New Cerato (Forte) 5-door Hatchback to Model Line-Up VIDEO ENHANCED

Kia adds stylish new Cerato (Forte) 5-door hatchback to line-up - Addition of third bodystyle to Kia's best selling model overseas to attract a broader range of customers - 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions standard on all models - Styling, equipment, refinement and technical improvements also to be featured o ... Continue reading