Media Registration Is Open for SAE 2011 World Congress
PR Newswire Mar. 23 WARRENDALE, Pa. -- Media can register for the SAE 2011 World Congress, which will be held April 12-14 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The SAE 2011 World Congress features a comprehensive, industry-driven technical program focused on applied technology and strictly screened for innovative papers; "C ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 -- Lincoln earns highest honors in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study Chalk up another accolade for Lincoln ââ¬â the luxury brand received the highest score for long-term durability among all vehicle brands in the ... Continue reading
NEW SMYRNA, March 22, 2011: USARacing Pro Cup Series veteran A.J. Frank had high hopes for New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway in the 2011 season-opener. Unfortunately, an engine failure in the final practice prevented Frank and his Odle Motorsports team from competing in the USARacing Pro Cup 250 presented by Kangaroo Express. ... Continue reading
TomTom Offers First Speed Cameras Product For Licensing Partners
ORLANDO, Fla.--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation products and services, today launches its Speed Cameras product. This new product will provide developers with access to TomTomââ¬â¢s proprietary database of more than 50,000 warnings in 34 countries around the glob ... Continue reading
U.S. Executive Director of TABD to Speak at ANSI Electric Vehicles Workshop
PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 Online Registration Open; Pre-Meeting Materials Available for Attendees NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In their continuing efforts to promote economic growth, business leaders and government officials from the United States and Europe participating in the TransA ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Jumpstart Automotive Group (JumpstartAutomotiveGroup.com) today released results of its 2nd annual Super Bowl Automotive Advertiser ROI Study that analyzed the return on investment among this year's Super Bowl automotive advertisers, with Chevy, Mini, Kia and Volkswagen taking top billing among the 10 ma ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Fun & Innovative Prius Event
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that the Toyota Prius, the iconic hybrid that has been setting records for over a decade, has inspired an unprecedented, live and interactive event which attempts to set as many Universal Record Datab ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt First Drive and Review
2011 Chevrolet Volt DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Chevrolet Volt First Drive The Chevrolet Volt is one of the most interesting, and controversial, cars available today. Demand far exceeds the limited supply, so I'm not expecting one in the local press fleet any time soon. But I did have the opportunity to ... Continue reading
MBUSA Announces Senior Management Appointments
March 23, 2011 - MONTVALE, NJ Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has announced key changes within its senior management team both at corporate headquarters and in its northeast region. âThese management changes will enable us to tap new talent, take advantage of fresh perspectives and provide new opportunities in our senio ... Continue reading
Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour Continues In Houston
BAYTOWN, March 23, 2011: Just one week removed from the season opener in Georgia, the Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour moved to Royal Purple Raceway, just outside of Houston, for Round Two of the season at the Tire Rack SCCA Houston National Tour. Competition was fierce in every class amongst the nearly 170 compet ... Continue reading
Winslow Added To Andretti Autosport's St. Petersburg Lights Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS, March 23, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today it has signed James Winslow to drive in a Firestone Indy Lights entry at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 27. Winslow, a 27-year-old driver from Witham, England, won three championships in the span of three years-the Asian Formula Three Cha ... Continue reading
A.J. Frank Stalled In New Smyrna
NEW SMYRNA, March 22, 2011: USARacing Pro Cup Series veteran A.J. Frank had high hopes for New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway in the 2011 season-opener. Unfortunately, an engine failure in the final practice prevented Frank and his Odle Motorsports team from competing in the USARacing Pro Cup 250 presented by Kangaroo Express. ... Continue reading
Busch Knows Importance Of Performing Well On Intermediate Tracks
FONTANA, March 22, 2011: Kurt Busch and his Steve Addington-led Penske Racing âDouble Deuceâ� Dodge team enter this weekendâs Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in sole possession of the NASCAR Sprint Cup points lead. Busch is the only driver to record top-10 finishes in all four races completed th ... Continue reading
The 9th Historical Coppa Milano-San Remo Comes To A Close
San Remo, March 22, 2011: The crew composed of Giovanni Moceri and Rossella Labate repeated their success of last year, taking first place in a 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Super Sport at the 9th annual Coppa Milano-Sanremo (11-13 March, 2011), the historical re-enactment of the competition born in 1906: the FIA/C.S.A.I. ca ... Continue reading
Edwards And Team Pick Up Four Contingency Awards At Bristol
CHARLOTTE, March 22, 2011: Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Scottâs Ford Fusion team continued their streak of strong runs this season at Bristol Motor Speedway, scoring a runner-up finish Sunday and four post-race contingency awards in the Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City. Crew Chief Bob Osborne, who helped Edward ... Continue reading
2011 Pirelli World Challenge Championships TV Broadcast Schedule Announced
TOPEKA, March 22, 2011: WC Vision today announced the TV broadcast schedule for the 2011 Pirelli World Challenge Championships that will air on VERSUS. All 12 races will be broadcast in either 90-minute or two-hour programs airing in Saturday or Sunday afternoon timeslots. The broadcasts will have high-quality producti ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group To Provide Humanitarian Aid To People Of Japan
Following the severe earthquake and the devastating tsunami in Japan, Volkswagen is to make significant donations to support the people of Japan. ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupé - Emotion And High Performance at Its Most Attractive
In the shape of the new C 63 AMG coupé, Mercedes-AMG is presenting an autonomous, high-performance car that appeals to all the senses. ... Continue reading
Citroen Lovingly Sponsors Brighton Festival Fringe 2011
Citroen is to be headline sponsor at the 2011 Brighton Festival Fringe, supporting creative talent at the third largest open access arts festival in the world. ... Continue reading
Accuride to Host Investor Day at Mid-America Trucking Show
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation , a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, announced today that it will host an Investor Day at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 31. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will feature presentation ... Continue reading
Please find an update from Sumitomo Rubber Industries and FALKEN relating to resumption of production and the announcement of relief aid to communities affected. Sumitomo Rubberââ¬â¢s Shirakawa Factory has resumed its operations on Tuesday March 22nd. The operations had been suspended since the earthquake an ... Continue reading
Rocky Mountain High: Subaru of America, Inc. Sets Up for Denver Auto Show Riding on Record Sales
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 23, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 23, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced details on the Subaru vehicles that will be displayed at the Colorado Convention Center for the Denver Auto Show, March 30 ââ¬â April 3. à Subaru sets up for the show riding high on ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Launch Teen Driving School in the United States
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., March 23, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., March 23, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA announces today that in late 2011 it is planning to offer driver's education with the aim of teaching teenagers the skills and competencies for safe and enjoyable driving. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100901/NY5 ... Continue reading
Maryland Bill Spurs Auto Insurance Credit-Rating Debate
PR Newswire NEWARK, N.J., March 23, 2011 NEWARK, N.J., March 23, 2011 -- A decade-old debate has resurfaced in the Maryland State Legislature as lawmakers deliberate a bill that would bar car insurance companies from engaging in a controversial rating practice: using an applicant's credit history to help determine the ... Continue reading
ECOtality Brings Blink Residential Charging Station Installations to Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, expanded the installation of the companyââ¬â¢s flagship Blinkâ⢠Level 2 Residential Charging Station at residences to Tucson, Ariz. As project manager of The EV Project, the largest rollout of ele ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/50c188/profiting_from_veh) has announced the addition of the "Profiting from Vehicle Manufacturers' Loyal Motorists in Germany" report to their offering. âProfiting from Vehicle Manufacturers' Loyal Motorists in Germanyâ In autumn 2010, ... Continue reading
Extended Warranty Sales Keep Pace with Increased Auto Sales
PR Newswire TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 23, 2011 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 23, 2011 -- Sales of motor vehicle service contracts (extended warranties) in the first quarter of 2011 are tracking ahead of sales during the same timeframe last year, a likely result of this quarter's marked increase in automotive sales, according ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 -- Important new changes to Michigan's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program are taking effect on March 30, 2011. Â Under the new law -- which AAA Michigan strongly supported -- teenage drivers with a Level 2 license will have to comply wit ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/49bc0e/capitalizing_on_th) has announced the addition of the "Capitalizing on the Emerging Online Behavior of the Motorists in Germany" report to their offering. âCapitalizing on the Emerging Online Behavior of the Motorists in Germanyâ ... Continue reading
Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants join forces
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants join forces - Total Lubrifiants becomes Kia's recommended partner for automotive lubricants in many markets (SEOUL) March 23, 2011 - ... Continue reading
Mazda is set to challenge Aston Martin, Porsche, Lotus, and BMW on the race track with its lightweight Mazda MX-5 GT entry in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship 2011. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week -12/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Skoda's 'Meaner Side' Shines At British Television Advertising Awards
On Wednesday 16 March, Skoda UK was awarded silver at the British Television Advertising Awards, now known as the British Arrows, in the Vehicle Advertising category. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Drivers Get All Geared Up For New Season
Volkswagen's Formula 3 and Scirocco R-Cup drivers have jointly prepared themselves for the 2011 motorsport season at an intensive fitness camp in Oberjoch, Bavaria. ... Continue reading
BMW Expands Successful 1 Series Coupé Range.
BMW will expand its successful 1 Series Coupé line-up with the introduction of a new model priced from $47,400. ... Continue reading
Pirelli And Webber Join Forces In Support Of Health And Environmental Causes
Pirelli is getting the Australian Grand Prix underway with a charitable initiative to benefit the Mark Webber Challenge Foundation. The charity was set up by the Red Bull star to fund research into leukemia through using adventure sport as a fundraiser, as well as to contribute to the protection of the Tasmanian Devil: ... Continue reading
The new generation Infiniti M performance luxury sedan was introduced in the USA in 2011. A new design from the wheels upwards, the Infiniti M enjoyed a very successful launch year and is available in two guises, the Infiniti M37 and M56, while an Infiniti M35h Hybrid has just been launched in the U.S. and Europe. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Cars Teams With Red Bull Racing
Infiniti, the global luxury automotive brand from Japan, this month announced a marketing agreement with Formula One World Champions, Red Bull Racing Renault, covering the 2011 and 2012 F1 seasons. ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Goes Personal for 2012, Giving Owners New Color and Customization Choices
DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 -- Ford Fiesta continues to deliver personalization options for customers, with the debut of three new packages for 2012. The offerings include two interior packages and one exterior package Forty percent of buyers purchase at least one accessory for their Fiestas, with more than 26,000 ... Continue reading
BMW, MINI and Sixt Join Forces to Launch New DriveNow Premium Car Sharing Venture - VIDEO ENHANCED
Innovative mobility concept for inner cities Munich. The BMW Group and Sixt AG are planning a unique and innovative car sharing venture. With effect from April 2011 onwards - initially in Munich and later in Berlin - the two companies intend to join forces in offering a modern mobility concept under the brand-name Driv ... Continue reading
New Libyan Adventure Reveals the REAL Cost of Gasoline, Again
AUTO CENTRAL - March 20, 2011: The real cost of gasoline to the United States was painfully put on display once again as American tomahawk missles slammed into Lybian targets yesterday. Not that Muammar Gaddafi (or Moammar Khaddafi, or Kaddafi, or Gadaffi, or however you spell his name) doesn't deserve a little zingero ... Continue reading
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