Statoil Now Blending Inbicon's Wheat Straw Cellulosic Ethanol for Danish Drivers
FREDERICIA, Denmark, Nov. 4, 2010 FREDERICIA, Denmark, Nov. 4, 2010 -- As Statoil rolls out a 5% ethanol blend at 100 selected petrol stations across Denmark, Inbicon reported today that it has already begun supplying Statoil with second-generation bioethanol made from wheat straw. Inbicon will be the major supplier of ... Continue reading
Iconic Mazda Vehicles Commemorated with Limited Edition Postage Stamps
"History of Mazda Motor Corporation Hiroshima (with model car)" and were created and issued by the Chugoku Regional Office, Japan Post Network Co., Ltd. (Japan Post Network Chugoku Regional Office). The stamps are available online and at all post offices (excluding contract post offices) in the regions of west Japan wh ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce CO2-emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
STOCKHOLM - November 4, 2010: The Volvo Group will be the world's first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Climate Savers Program. As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group's truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million ton ... Continue reading
Land Rover Donates One Millionth Range Rover to 'Help For Heroes' - VIDEO ENHANCED
- The one millionth Range Rover has been built at the company's Solihull Plant - Land Rover employees, enthusiasts and owners celebrate landmark build - One millionth model to be auctioned for Help for Heroes - Jeremy Clarkson, Patron of Help for Hero's. receives car on behalf of the charity LONDON - November 4, 2010: ... Continue reading
Iveco Presents ECOSTRALIS: the ECOlogical and ECOnomical Heavy Commercial Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
TURIN - November 4, 2010: Following the success of the ECODAILY, Iveco presents the ECOSTRALIS to the market, extending the availability of the ECO logic and the strong points of the initiative created for the light range vehicles to the companyâs flagship, the Stralis. With the arrival of the ECOSTRALIS, Iveco ha ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SEL Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SEL Ford's Fiesta is a "world car", meaning that it's sold around the world in as close to a single specification as possible. There are minor differences under the skin, as American safety specs are just different enough from European or Asian to require suc ... Continue reading
AUBURN, Calif.--ClipperCreek, Inc. is urging those interested in residential or public Charging Infrastructure to move now to take advantage of the 50% federal tax credit. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 temporarily increased the credit for alternative fuel refueling property for property placed ... Continue reading
Toyota: "Best Deals of the Year' Coming
Toyota brand boss Bob Carter said Wednesday that the automaker will launch special leasing and purchase deals within weeks to boost flagging volume. Automotive News reports that Toyotaâs October U.S. sales fell 4 percent from a year earlier. Toyota's U.S. sales are up 1 percent year-to-date, compared to an overall ... Continue reading
October 2010 is Strongest Sales Month in a Year
October was a successful month for the U.S. auto industry. Vehicle sales continued to experience steady improvement, up 13.4 percent over October 2009 and up 10.6 percent for the year. International brands were up 11.8 percent from October 2009 and 8.3 percent for the year. Some of the biggest gains were seen by Hyunda ... Continue reading
Web Site Awards the 2011 Subaru Legacy 'Car of the Month' for November
Subaru Legacy for 2011, Subaru has enhanced the 2011 model with new exterior features, improved safety and technology features, as well as a new Convenience Package option for the 2.5i, earning the versatile sedan NADAguides' November Car of the Month. "When you think of Subaru, you think of all-wheel drive and versati ... Continue reading
GM First Global Automaker to Sell 2 Million Vehicles in China
PR Newswire SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2010 SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2010 -- General Motors today became the first global automaker to sell 2 million vehicles in China in a single year. "This is another important milestone for General Motors in China," said Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China Group. "It was onl ... Continue reading
More than 50 Vehicle Debuts to be Unveiled at the Show SAABâs first-ever crossover, the 9-4X will be one of 20 world debuts unveiled at this yearâs show. As the LA Auto Show grows in importance as a global stage for vehicle debuts, so does the number of debuts. The 2010 show will host 20 world debuts and more ... Continue reading
October 2010 Auto and Light Truck Sales U.S. Scorecard
Nov 3, 2010; Reuters complied the following U.S. auto sales results for the month of October reported so far on Wednesday by top-selling automakers. ... Continue reading
GM Making EV in China, Prototype Out at Year-end
BEIJING November 4, 2010; Fang Yan and Ken Wills writing for Reuters reported that General Motors has started making an electric version of its popular Chevrolet New Sail in China and will roll out prototypes before year-end, making it the first foreign automaker to build electric cars in the world's biggest auto marke ... Continue reading
The Volvo Group Enters Partnership with WWF to Reduce CO2-Emissions
Volvo The partnership with WWF means that we are raising our already ambitious goals in relation to cutting the CO2-emissions of our products, says Volvoââ¬â¢s CEO Leif Johansson. Our shared vision is that future transport will be CO2-neutral. It wonââ¬â¢t be easy, but if anyone can do it ââ ... Continue reading
Meijer to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Area Stores
electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores, the announcement was made today by Julie Croll, senior vice president of properties and real estate for the retailer. "This is a very exciting step for Meijer as we continue to look for ways to expand our sustainability initiatives," said Croll. "The ... Continue reading
GM CEO Akerson to Open the 2011 Washington Auto Show
Dan Akerson, the company's recently-appointed CEO, will keynote The Washington Auto Show®. As General Motors aims for sustained profitability and market success with critical new products like the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, the man at the center of the action i ... Continue reading
Mopar Customised Vehicles Feature At The 2010 SEMA Show
Mopar showcased 35 vehicles at the recent 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which took place November 2-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mopar filled its 4660 square metres space with customised Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Ram Truck vehicles. ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces October 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales
PR Newswire FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2010 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2010 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 17,530, an increase of 15% as compared ... Continue reading
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. 2010 WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. ... Continue reading
Mini Teams Up With Rally Legends at RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge
Rally legends Paddy Hopkirk and David Richards will go head to head driving MINIs at the RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge this weekend. ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, Nov. 4, 2010: Reigning Star Mazda champion, Conor Daly has lost his backing from Jerry Forsythe. The former Champ car team and series owner has backed Daly for the past four years during which he won the 2007 Stars of Karting TaG senior championship, the 2008 Skip Barber National championship and the 2010 ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Closing of Gateway International Raceway
DOVER, Nov. 3, 2010: Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today that it was ceasing all operations at Gateway International Raceway. The company previously announced that it would not seek to run any NASCAR Series events at the facility in 2011. The track ran its final NASCAR Nationwide Series event on October 23, 2010. D ... Continue reading
IndyCar Will Not Return To Edmonton In 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 3, 2010: After three years of racing on a temporary City Centre Airport circuit, the IZOD IndyCar Series won't return to Edmonton, Alberta, in 2011. INDYCAR released the following statement regarding the cancellation of its Edmonton event: "We are disappointed that the city and the promoter were unab ... Continue reading
Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder Makes UK Debut
The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder concept makes its UK debut today at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show at Earls Court in London. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: New Mobile-Friendly Vitosport.Co.Uk
Van and mountain biking fans can now keep up to date with the very latest Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport news from their smart phone via the new mobile optimised version of www.vitosport.co.uk. ... Continue reading
Perfect Porsche Presents For Christmas 2010
This Christmas, Porsche has a host of gift options to please every motoring fan ... Continue reading
Black Pack Delivers Bold New Look For Jaguar XF
Jaguar's highly successful XF sports saloon is now available with a dramatic new appearance pack for customers who want their Jaguar to make an even stronger visual impact. ... Continue reading
Another Record Month For Suzuki
Suzuki records continue to tumble after another best ever sales month in October. ... Continue reading
Two Wins For Audi At Golden Steering Wheel: Accolades For The A1 And A8
Audi has pulled off a double triumph at the 'Golden Steering Wheel 2010' awards. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Posts Best-Ever October Sales
Hyundai has posted a sales result of 6,359 units, its best ever October result since the brand started selling cars in Australia in 1986, achieving a monthly market share of 7.9%. ... Continue reading
Holden Strong In Small And Large Car Sales
Holden recorded strong sales across its small and large car families in October, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). ... Continue reading
Exceptional Aussie Icons Cross The Block At Shannons
A trip down memory lane that cost the owner of a 1952 Ford Customline more than $220,000 has produced one of the standout vehicles of Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction on Monday 15 November. ... Continue reading
Record October For Impreza And Forester
Subaru achieved sales of 3210 vehicles last month, including October records for Impreza and Forester, according to official VFACTS sales figures released today. ... Continue reading
Honda Teams Up With The Amy Gillett Foundation
Honda Australia announced today that it will partner with the Amy Gillett Foundation to raise awareness of road safety. ... Continue reading
Already the world's best selling two-seater roadster, the Mazda MX-5 recently notched up another notable success by making the unlikely trip from Cairns to Cape York and back. ... Continue reading
The Sound Of Silence: How Audi Is Working On The Acoustics Of Future Electric Cars
The sonorous sound of a six-cylinder engine; the silky roar of a V8: the sounds of combustion engines are a constant of road traffic that everyone can associate with a car. ... Continue reading
Panasonic Invests $30 Million in Tesla: Companies Strengthen Collaborative Relationship
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors today announced that Panasonic has invested $30 million in Tesla. The investment was made through the purchase of Tesla common stock in a private placement at a price of $21.15 per share. The investment builds upon a multi-year collaboration of the two companies ... Continue reading
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