Thursday, December 23, 2010

More than 200,000 Hyundai Sonata Sales in North America Sets Record

PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 23, 2010 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 23, 2010 -- Hyundai has sold more than 200,000 Sonatas in North America in 2010, a highpoint for the Sonata nameplate in a record-setting year in which Hyundai will sell more than 530,000 vehicles in the United States and more than 110,000 ... Continue reading

Biomass Capital Investment to Reach $33.7 Billion by 2015, Says Pike Research

BOULDER, Colo.--Biomass, which is currently the leading source of renewable energy worldwide, is conducive to producing a wide variety of energy products including transportation fuels, bio-derived products such as plastics and chemicals, and electricity generation. While the biomass industry has waxed and waned with s ... Continue reading

Toyota to Reveal Prius Family of Vehicles at Detroit's North American International Auto Show

premiere of the Prius family of vehicles at a press conference at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV), the first all-new addition to the Prius Family will debut along with a Prius concept vehicle. The press confere ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Achieves 5-Star Overall Safety Score

2011 Chevrolet Cruze earned five-star crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), further building on the vehicle's safety record in markets around the world. The Cruze was tested under NHTSA's revised New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) implemented this fall for the 2011 model yea ... Continue reading

Team HUMMER Prepares For The 2011 Dakar Rally

Charlotte, December 22, 2010: As part of our Dakar highlight segment, we would like to emphasize the true essence of the race through the next series of press releases. We want our fans, sponsors and supporters to understand the amount of preparation and work that is involved in participating in the Dakar Rally and to ... Continue reading

Jeg Jr - After Another Successful Season, Jeg Jr Plans Big Changes For 2011

Delaware, Dec. 22, 2010: After another successful season, Jeg Coughlin Jr plans big changes for 2011 With five world championships and 66 national event wins during his amazing career, Jeg Coughlin Jr., has set the bar high which is why he can be forgiven if he feels his 2010 season, which featured five wins and a seve ... Continue reading

Juncos Racing Announces Driver Lineup for 2011 Star Mazda Championship

Vero Beach, December 22, 2010: Juncos Racing has officially confirmed its driver lineup for the 2011 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. The four young and diverse talents that will represent the 2010 championship winning team in 2011 are Tatiana Calderon, Martin Scuncio, Joao Horto and Gustavo Menezes. Tati ... Continue reading

Toyota Land Cruiser Sales Snowball

Whether it's due to the weather, or simply customers wishing to own one of the most robust 4x4 vehicles on the road, sales of both Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser V8 are up 77 per cent and 120 per cent respectively over the same period from last year. ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Vitz'; Models with Idling-stop Boast Fuel Efficiency of 26.5 km/L

Tokyo, Dec 22, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Vitz" compact car.Since the launch of the first-generation in 1999, the Vitz has achieved cumulative sales in more than 70 countries and regions around the world - including many European countries - exceeding 3.5 ... Continue reading

Jeep Wrangler Scoops Another Off-Road Title

The legendary Jeep Wrangler has demonstrated its continued success as a serious off-roader after scooping another major honour - 4x4 of the Year, Extreme category. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Announces Release of New iPhone APP

Developed with the same ethos with which Aston Martin design and engineer their cutting edge race and road going cars, the British marque announces the launch of its new iPhoneTM app; Aston Martin Explore, designed to bring the exclusive world of Aston Martin to owners and enthusiasts alike through their iPhoneTM or iP ... Continue reading

Portuguese Consortium Mobi.E Receives 100% Electric Nissan Leaf Fleet

Portuguese electric mobility consortium MOBI.E took delivery of nine Nissan LEAFs today, becoming the first commercial customer in Europe of the world's first mass-market 100% electric vehicle. ... Continue reading

Skoda and Red Bull Team up to Appear in S-WRC

Shortly after winning this year's IRC, Skoda has made another big step forward by becoming part of Red Bull Skoda, a new team based on the brand's partnership with the top-class company Red Bull and its liaison with the private team BRR. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen: Van-Tastic Sponsorship for James Wade

World number two darts player, James Wade, is stepping up to the oche this Christmas with a significant new sponsorship deal. ... Continue reading

Fiat Panda Cross Scoops Another Off-Road Title

The rugged Fiat Panda Cross has demonstrated its continued success as a serious off-roader after scooping another major honour - 4x4 of the Year, Budget category. ... Continue reading

BMW: December News in Brief

BMW's popular all-new X3 range is to be enhanced with the addition of an M Sport specification. The mid-range Sports Activity Vehicle, that first went on sale last month and now has healthy order bank stretching six months ahead, will be offered with an M aerodynamic body styling package to enhance its sporting look. ... Continue reading

Peugeot's EX1 Electric Car Breaks More Records in China

Peugeot's all electric EX1 Concept car has already set several records in France in September and now has continued its record breaking streak by setting more records in China. The Chinese city of Chengdu was the location for the car to break its own previous records set back in September at Montlhery, France. ... Continue reading

The New-Generation C-Class

The new C-Class will be launched in spring 2011 and is a comprehensive modernisation. ... Continue reading

Boeing Aircraft Like No Other for Air New Zealand

SEATTLE--Air New Zealand's first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has been delivered in Seattle, WA, and will touch down in Auckland on Christmas Eve morning, bringing the Kiwi-designed economy Skycouch to New Zealand for the first time. “This is the best Christmas present we could possibly imagine” “Th ... Continue reading

Tattoos Come Into Focus - Literally - With Ford's Hot New Small Car

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 -- Tattoos are not just body art anymore; customers will soon be able to express themselves with vehicle tattoos for the all-new 2012 Ford Focus Ford Custom Graphics will offer more than 200 unique vinyl wrap tattoos in an array of different colors for the n ... Continue reading