New Turbocharged Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: Great Sedan with a Big Shot Of Red Bull - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor At Large Hyundai just violated the old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but in a very good way! They've taken the Sonata, their stunning flagship sedan, one of the best selling midsize cars on the market today and given it a big boost with a new model with an innovative 4 cylin ... Continue reading
IIHS Insurance Losses By Make And Model
October 20, 2010; Auto insurance covers damage to vehicles and property in crashes plus injuries to the people involved in the crashes. Different insurance coverages pay for vehicle damage versus injuries. Different insurance coverages also may apply depending on who's at fault â first-party insurance pays for you ... Continue reading
The 911 GT2 RS - Porsche's Most Powerful, Street Legal Car Ever - is Sold Out - VIDEO ENHANCED
ATLANTA, Oct. 20 ATLANTA, Oct. 20 -- The 911 GT2 RS, the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car Porsche has ever built, is not only an ultra-high-performance car on the road, but it is also just as fast from a sales standpoint. With its worldwide debut less than two months ago at the Moscow Auto Show, this lim ... Continue reading
E85 FlexFuel Powered 2012 Ford Focus Delivers Equivalent of 200 MPG of Gasoline - WOW!
â¢All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway â¢New 2.0-liter is one of the most powerful, fuel-efficient and refined ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1,000 lb. Car
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- With consumers seeking to minimize consumption of the earth's resources, auto manufacturers and designers are challenged to meet these growing socio- and economic trends with style, while adhering to government and safety regulations. To view the multimedia asset ... Continue reading
Audi, Rentech Tout Advanced Clean Diesel's Role in Protecting the Environment
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Today, Governor Schwarzenegger welcomed the ââ¬ÅEureka! Diesel Driving the Futureââ¬??? journey to Sacramento in a celebration at the Capitol steps. Audi, Rentech, Inc., and the Green Car Journal are partnering to drive two Audi A3 TDIs the length of California, powered exclusively ... Continue reading
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19 -- Infiniti today announced the release of the revised 2011 Infiniti EX crossover SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Major revisions for 2011 include: New 7-speed automatic transmission (previously 5-speed) for improved fuel economy ... Continue reading
Enova Announces Incremental 100 System Order from Smith Electric Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, has received an incremental order to deliver 100 electric drive systems to Smith Electric Vehicles (SEV), manufacturer of the all-electric Smith ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Begins Fiat Dealer Appointment Process in U.S.
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has begun appointing dealers that will represent the Fiat Brand in the United States. The dealers appointed in this first phase have plans in place and will be ready to take orders for the iconic Fiat 500 ... Continue reading
GIR to Host United Way Track Walk Prior to 5-Hour Energy 250
MADISON, October 19, 2010: Race fans will have the opportunity to walk Gateway International Racewayâs 1.25-mile oval along with NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Saturday morning immediately following qualifying for the 5-Hour Energy 250, scheduled for later that afternoon. For a minimum donation of $20 to the Uni ... Continue reading
It's the Shits! Nation's First Poo-Powered Gas Plant Goes Online
SAN ANTONIO--San Antonio Water System and Ameresco, Inc. and local officials joined together today to host the grand opening of their new biogas facility at the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center. The biogas project is the first sustainable project of its kind in the nation, capturing biogas generated during the sewage tr ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, October 19, 2010: Jamie McMurray knows that that the âwild cardâ nature of Talladega Superspeedway can produce a surprise champion. It was this time a year ago that McMurray was in his final contract year with Roush-Fenway Racing and on virtually nobodyâs radar to compete for the crown of Tall ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing/Curb-Agajanian Captures 2010 USAC Silver Crown Series Owner Title
BROWNSBURG, Oct. 19, 2010: Levi Jones clinched his first career USAC Silver Crown Series championship by finishing seventh in Saturdayâs 150-lap season finale at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway. He beat Bud Kaeding for the title by just two points. Jones won the championship driving the No. 10 Tony Stewart Racing/Curb-Agaj ... Continue reading
MIS again offers affordable, tiered pricing for 2011 season
BROOKLYN, Oct. 19, 2010: Michigan International Speedway is making it easier for race fans and families to return to their favorite summertime NASCAR destination with an innovative, competitive pricing plan that allows guests who purchase early to save big. Now in its second year, this philosophy of âtiered pricin ... Continue reading
Skip Barber National Drivers Compete at Formula Ford Festival
Lakeville, October 19, 2010: Last month at the 13th Annual running of Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta, Skip Barber National Drivers Spencer Pigot, 17, and Felix Serralles, 18, were selected as winners in the Team USA Shootout Scholarship, both earning rides to compete in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch last weeken ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Journey Crosses Over: A Gorgeous New Spirit and a Driver's Soul
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 It's not over yet. Dodge continues to unleash new products to the market, today introducing the new 2011 Dodge Journey, its mid-size crossover with "right sized" proportions, five- or seven-passenger seating, innovative storage solutions, abundant safety and sec ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 20 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 20 -- All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway New 2.0-liter is one of the m ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: All-New Sharan Opens For Ordering Ahead Of November Launch
The all-new Sharan is now available to order from Volkswagen Retailers, with prices starting from £22,980 (RRP OTR) for the entry-level S 1.4-litre TSI model. ... Continue reading
Spyker Timepieces Collection - An Exclusive Gift For Christmas
A limited edition Spyker timepiece represents the perfect Christmas gift for discerning motoring and watch enthusiasts. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Combos Carry The Load For GVS Assist
The Vauxhall Combo is the top choice for specialist maintenance supplier GVS Assist after it completed the purchase of 20 new Vauxhall Combo vans. All 20 vehicles are powered by Vauxhall's frugal 75hp 1.3-litre CDTi engine and come with an array of added specification. ... Continue reading
Start Of Light Commercial Electric Vehicle Field Testing For Collection / Delivery Operations
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that they have started field testing for parcel collection and delivery operations with the use of a prototype light commercial electric vehicle (EV) built by MMC. ... Continue reading
Another Emphatic Win For Continental
Continental has won evo magazine's tyre test for the second time this year. The brand came top of the test on the front wheel drive Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup. The high end sports car magazine tested Continental's new ContiSportContact 5 P in the popular 19" size; 235/35R19. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announce Details Of The New 10MY Lancer 2.0 Di-D Juro
Mitsubishi Motors UK has today announced details of the Lancer 2.0 DI-D Juro. This latest iteration of the Lancer hatchback offers an outstanding level of specification with a really eye-catching price - offering an unbeatable proposition for any car in this segment. ... Continue reading
Elektrobay Creates A Buzz In Manchester
Manchester residents and visitors will soon get a glimpse of the technology that is powering the 'green' motoring revolution at the city's Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). A key feature of the new display will be an Elektrobay electric vehicle (EV) recharging post, of the kind now being installed at major conurba ... Continue reading
Audi Finds A New Home In Bendigo
On Wednesday 20 October, Audi Centre Bendigo was officially opened by Audi Australia managing director, Mr Uwe Hagen, along with owner and dealer principal, Mr Stephen Rechter. ... Continue reading
It's Gold, Gold, Gold For Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company Australia's i20 Elite compact hatch has been named Wheels Magazine's Gold Star Cars 2010 outright winner. ... Continue reading
American Honda Is 'Greenest' For Fifth Consecutive Year
American Honda has been awarded the coveted title of 'Greenest Automaker' from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for the fifth consecutive year, marking a decade of environmental leadership. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reveals Next-Generation 'SKYACTIV' Technologies
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies ... Continue reading
Australia's top-selling compact luxury SAV gains even greater appeal with the arrival of two new petrol engines and two-wheel drive variants. ... Continue reading
Clarence Thomas vs Anita Hill: Finally, the Truth - VIDEO FEATURE
Who do you think was telling the truth? Television show uses voice stress analyzer to get to the bottom of the story. Pilot show for the proposed "Nothing But The Truth" TV series, in which a voice stress analyzer lie-detector is used to reveal the truth about the Thomas-Hill sex controversy. Second story deals with al ... Continue reading
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