Honda Performance Development And Wirth Research Enter 2011 With Exciting New LMP1/LMP2 Programs
Valencia, Jan. 14, 2011: California based Honda Performance Development, (HPD), and Wirth Research are stepping up HPDâs globally successful sportscar programme in 2011 with a highly revised version of the internationally victorious HPD ARX-01c LMP2 prototype plus, more significantly, a striking new LMP1 contender ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies' Licensee in China Completes Initial Milestones in Prototyping Stage
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that its licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. has completed the first important milestones in the prototyping stages of its License Agreement. These targets include completing the design and IP transition work, and assembling their engineering ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors Honor Best of 2011 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT. January 13, 2011: The AutoWeek editorial staff presented Porsche with the 2011 NAIAS AutoWeek Editorsâ Choice Award for Best in Show this morning. The award marked the return of Porsche to the Detroit auto show and honored the certain star of the show, the Porsche 918 RSR concept. âThe 2011 Detroit s ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, Jan. 13, 2011: Officials of the Intercontinental Trophy Cup (ITC) Series are pleased to welcome Isringhausen Imports as the primary supplier for series teams and competitors. The Springfield, Illinois Porsche dealer will also be a source for the Cayman and Cayman S cars around which the series is centered ... Continue reading
Eliseo Salazar and Team HUMMER Out of Dakar Rally
Charlotte, January 13, 2011: For Team HUMMER, the 2011 Dakar Rally has come to an early end. On Monday the No. 327 SPEED Energy / Cristal CERO HUMMER was involved in a crash during Stage 8 from Antofagasta to Copiapo. This portion of the rally was particularly difficult as much of the course was in the Atacama Desert, ... Continue reading
Tony Marks Racing Leaving Impression At Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, January 13, 2011: The Buckeye State of Ohio is being well represented in the Sunshine State of Florida this week at Daytona (Fla.) Speedway. Tony Marks Racing (TMR) headquartered in Napoleon, Ohio has successfully left an impression on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards circuit as their multi-ca ... Continue reading
BYD's Chairman Receives Equivalent of China's Peace Prize
CANTON, China--Today, in Chinaââ¬â¢s largest province, BYD Chairman Chuanfu Wang received the equivalent of Chinaââ¬â¢s Peace Prize for his significant contributions in the area of economic and environmental recovery in China. Mr. Wang Yang, Communist Party Secretary for the Provincial Committee, ... Continue reading
Aftermarket (Non-Factory) Installed Sunroof Safety Recall
Webasto Product North America, Inc. (WPNA) is conducting a voluntary safety recall on two of its non-factory (aftermarket) installed sunroof product lines. Because car dealers can retrofit a sunroof on a new or used vehicle prior to sale, vehicle owners may not know whether their sunroof was installed at the factory or ... Continue reading
Home Grown Renewable Biodiesel to Power American Idol 2011 Bus Tour
National 16-City âIdol Across America Mobile Experienceâ Tour Fueled by Biodiesel Washington, DC January 14, 2011; American Idol has announced it is kicking off its 10th season on January 19th with a four-week, 16-city national âIdol Across America Mobile Experienceâ that will be powered by a clean ... Continue reading
Peugeot 3008 is the Product of Envy as it Retains the What car? Crossover of the Year Award
The Peugeot 3008 has done it again! - winning the What Car? 'Best Crossover of the Year 2011' at the What Car? Awards last night. ... Continue reading
Seat Alhambra Scoops Coveted What Car? MPV Title
SEAT is celebrating a winning start to 2011 with news that its all-new Alhambra has scooped the MPV title at this year's What Car? Awards. ... Continue reading
Five in a Row for Golf as Volkswagen Claims Brace of What car? Awards
The Volkswagen Golf has added yet another accolade to its name, being crowned What Car?'s Small Family Car for the fifth year running. Volkswagen also claimed the prestigious Security Award, which is given in partnership with Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre. ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Wins What Car? Ultra Low Carbon Award
The Nissan LEAF's run of award success has continued, picking up the Ultra Low Carbon Award in the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2011. ... Continue reading
Citroen & Orla Kiely Collaborate On Exclusive DS3 Collection
Citron and globally renowned designer, Orla Kiely, have revealed details of an exciting collaboration for an exclusive line of DS3 models - the DS3 by Orla Kiely Collection. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company debuts its largest display in the world at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; the Ford area is 25 percent larger than last year and will include 75 vehicles, 22 interactive exhibits and 67 product specialists on hand to answer ... Continue reading
Audi A6 and Porsche 918 RSR Win Prestigious EyesOn Design Award
North American International Auto Show New Audi A6 Wins Prestigious EyesOn Design Award at Detroit Auto Show -- Redesigned luxury sedan 'Best Production Car Design' recognition -- Audi has won four EyesOn Design awards in the past three years -- The new Audi A6 will reach U.S. showrooms by Fall 2011 HERNDON, Va., Jan. ... Continue reading
Mazda to Sponsor ITV1's 'Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford'
ITV Commercial today announced that Mazda has been named the official sponsor of ITV1's brand new entertainment series 'Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford' from 14 January 2011. ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Korando Makes Its Pitch To Caravanners In Manchester
The all new SsangYong Korando crossover will be seen in the North for the first time at Caravan and Motorhome 2011, Manchester Central, in the heart of Manchester, 20 - 23 January. It will appear alongside a Rimor New Polaris 450 Veloce, a compact, light weight family tourer. ... Continue reading
Skoda Gears up for the London Bike Show
Skoda is gearing up for one of the UK's largest cycling events, The London Bike Show, which starts today (13 January 2010). As the main sponsor, the car manufacturer will put on quite a show, giving visitors to the Skoda Bike Arena the opportunity to test bikes and cars alike, as well as offering one lucky attendee the ... Continue reading
Skoda Launches Fabia Monte Carlo
Skoda's Fabia line is about to be extended with the introduction of the Monte Carlo, a new model with enhanced sports styling and bespoke interior. Launched to celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally, and commemorate the 110 year anniversary of the brand's motorsport efforts, this special edition model is a nod to ... Continue reading
Caterham Opens Exciting New Chapter In Its History
Caterham Cars has opened an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history with the release of its first ever sports prototype racing car for a new one-make series and the trackday community. ... Continue reading
Impressive Deals Available On Limited Renault 2010 Stock
New car buyers seeking a good bargain early this year, could do well to pay a visit to the Renault Internet Sale, which for a limited time, sees the French brand offering some tempting deals on 2010 stock cars ... Continue reading
The i-MiEV Goes On Sale In 15 European Countries
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries1. ... Continue reading
Kia Fleet Keeps Australian Open On The Move
Kia Motors'long-running support of the Australian Open tennis continued today with the handing over of 101 specially-equipped courtesy vehicles to keep the tournament's players, officials and guests on the move. ... Continue reading
MINI Australia Announces Pricing For The All New MINI Countryman.
MINI Australia today announced pricing for the long-awaited MINI Countryman, set to arrive in Australia in late February. MINI Australia also confirmed the inclusion of a 1.6 litre turbo-diesel engine variant in the Countryman line-up, the MINI Cooper D Countryman, to be available from March production. ... Continue reading
Kia Donates To Queensland Flood Victims
Kia Motors Australia has committed $100,000 to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal to assist Queenslanders affected by the devastating floods sweeping the state. ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils a Crash-Tested C30 at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision DETROIT - January 14, 2011: At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a fron ... Continue reading
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