Inaugural A World In Motion Fuel Cell Olympics Slated for SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 7, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International will host the first-ever A World In Motion® (AWIM) Fuel Cell Olympics on Thursday, April 14, during the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit. The event features SAE International's AWIM curriculum, and ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 Ford Mustang Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
2011 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLE First launched in 1965, the Mustang received about as much fanfare as the Model A and can partially be credited for spurning the muscle car era, with the Chevy Camaro and Plymouth Barracuda following this little pony close behind. Now in its fifth generation, Ford revised all Mustang engines a ... Continue reading
B3C Fuel Solutions Expands Efforts to Promote Ethanol Education
CONWAY, S.C.--B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products and solutions for ethanol and bio-fuel related problems, announces its expanded efforts to promote ethanol education. B3C is dedicated to helping the public understand what ethanol is, the negative effects it may have on outdoor ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Reveal New Concept A-Class at Shanghai Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
MERCEDES CONCEPT A-CLASS: THE FIRST HEARTBEAT OF A NEW GENERATION STUTTGART - April 7, 2011: In presenting the Concept A-Class, Mercedes-Benz suggests a vehicle that might have come from another planet: its expressive design symbolises concentrated dynamism. The technical highlights include a new, turbocharged four-cyl ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives 2010 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors Corp.
PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, April 7, 2011 MILWAUKEE, April 7, 2011 -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions, the global leader in lead-acid starter batteries, advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop vehicles and Lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, received the 2010 Supplier of the Year Award from General ... Continue reading
CSR adds Wi-Fi to its automotive-grade family of offerings to drive connected car platforms
CAMBRIDGE, England & SAN JOSE, Calif.--CSR (LSE:CSR) today announces the introduction of CSR6000, the worldââ¬â¢s first fully automotive-qualified standalone Wi-Fi solution to broaden its offerings for the connected car platforms. It offers our customers a low-risk, and cost-effective way to add Wi-Fi to exi ... Continue reading
Six New "Moparized" Jeep® Vehicles Ready for 45th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2011 -- Each year, thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country's best and most rugged trails. Jeepî and Mopar are marking the occasion by returni ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Summit to Power Industry towards Obama Target
LOS ANGELES--Barack Obama wants one million Electric Vehicles on the road by 2015, and after decades of spluttering starts and stalled hopes, the Electric Vehicles market is sparking global interest ahead of entering the mainstream. âââ¬Â¦ As we make our cars and trucks more efficient, weââ¬â¢v ... Continue reading
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2011 -- ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the Michigan-based developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertain, is pleased to announce an agreement with Manheim, the automotive industry's leader in remarketing services, regarding the installation o ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced a new pilot program, in collaboration with Codexis, Inc. and CO2 Solution Inc. (TSX-V: CST), focused on carbon capture technology designed to sequester industrial carbon emissions, neutralizing the material to create a commercially viable product. âWe are very pleased to be expandin ... Continue reading
Behr To Discuss Latest Electric and Hybrid-Electric Technologies at SAE 2011
PR Newswire Apr. 7 WHAT: Behr America is hosting a media briefing during the 2011 SAE World Congress to discuss its latest electric and hybrid-electric vehicle technologies along with a variety of new engine-mounted components for downsized engines. WHO: Dr. Uwe Krueger, vice president of engineering for Behr America's ... Continue reading
Men Go For Looks; Women Opt For Practicality According to TrueCar.com Study
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 7, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 7, 2011 -- TrueCar.com , the authoritative voice in new car pricing and industry trend information, has released a refreshed demographic study based on car-buying behavior in 2010, examining gender differences in auto buying. TrueCar.com's stud ... Continue reading
Tata Technologies Forms New Vehicle Development Group
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 7, 2011 DETROIT, April 7, 2011 -- Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services, is forming a new vehicle program group to meet the demand for faster, more complex vehicle development support within the auto industry. Tata Technologies' Vehicle Programs & Development (VPD) Grou ... Continue reading
GEICO Auto Damage Training Center earns I-CAR Gold Class Professionals' designation
MCLEAN, Va.--GEICOââ¬â¢s auto damage training center in McLean, Va., was recently recognized by I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair for achieving its I-CARî Gold Class Professionalsâ⢠designation. The I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation identifies collision ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado Goes Head-to-Head with Ford and Ram Trucks - 7 VIDEOS
Real-world evaluations vs. Ford and Dodge heavy-duty diesel pickups DETROIT - April 7, 2011: Chevrolet takes the heavy-duty pickup battle to the test track - and the mountain roads - in "HD to HD," a video series that pits 2011 Silverado HD pickups against the competition in real-world tests of capabilities that matter ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Unveils New 1500 Express
PR Newswire DALLAS, April 7, 2011 DALLAS, April 7, 2011 -- The Ram 1500 Express -- originally announced Feb. 15, 2011 under the code name Adventurer -- is a new Ram Truck model aimed squarely at first-time buyers and owners who are looking for a vehicle with performance and style that they can customize and make their ... Continue reading
Mike Conway To Drive In Support Of Window World Cares In Select 2011 IndyCar Events
INDIANAPOLIS, April 7, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today that its #27 entry driven by Mike Conway will race in support of Window World Cares at select IZOD IndyCar Series events in 2011, beginning with this weekend's race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. Window World Cares is Window World Inc.'s ch ... Continue reading
Cory Joyce Racing Announces Fan Club; Potential Humane Society Donation
Mooresville, April 7, 2011: 19-year-old Cory Joyce began his racing career eleven years ago racing go karts near his family's hometown of Gilford, New Hampshire. After moving to North Carolina to continue to live out his racing dream, Joyce has steadily moved up the racing ladder; creating Cory Joyce Racing (CJR), whil ... Continue reading
Coughlin Brothers Announce New Pro Stock Engine Business
DELAWARE, April 6: Coughlin Brothers Racing, an entity owned by drag racers John, Troy, Mike, and Jeg Coughlin Jr., announced a partnership with Nick Ferri and Roy Simmons to build a state-of-the-art engine shop that will produce Pro Stock racing motors for consumers around the world. JNR Racing plans to build and leas ... Continue reading
Tire Rack SCCA Solo Tour Reaches San Diego
Tire Rack SCCA Solo Tour Reaches San Diego SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2011: The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour spent last weekend in the sun of San Diego, and while Qualcomm Stadium isnât directly on the beach, the paved parking lots were once again a popular destination for Soloists. Hosted by the San Diego Regio ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road Series - Pro-2 & Pro-4 Moving Forward
CORONA, April 7, 2011: No matter how dominant any particular driver or team was in the past, a new season always brings with it questions: Will the champ and other veterans still be dominant this year? Who has figured out something new that will come into play as the early part of the season unfolds? But it also seems ... Continue reading
Biggest Ricky Vs. Trevor Challenge On Track For Roush Fenway Drivers
CONCORD, April 6, 2011: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne love to compete. As their new website rickyvstrevor.com shows, they will pretty much take each other on in anything. Still, the two young up and coming drivers clearly understand that their biggest challenge against each other lies on the race track, and at s ... Continue reading
100th Anniversary Indy 500 Entry Takes Shape
INDIANAPOLIS, April 6, 2011: Last-minute entries for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 continued to arrive when the entry deadline was reached April 6, as the field of drivers and teams attempting to earn a spot in the "Most Important Race in History" is taking shape. The initial entry list for the Sunday, May 29 ... Continue reading
Pagenaud To Replace Injured Beatriz At Barber
Indianapolis, Apr. 6, 2011: Surgery to repair the scaphoid bone (wrist) last week will keep Ana Beatriz from competing in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Filling the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing seat will be reigning American Le Mans Series champion and former Champ Car ... Continue reading
3 Amigos Tequila To Sponsor ARCA Race At Talladega Superspeedway
TALLADEGA, Apr. 6, 2011: 3 Amigos Tequila has joined Talladega Superspeedway as title sponsor for the upcoming ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race on Friday, April 15. The 3 Amigos 250 is the first race of the 2011 season at Talladega Superspeedway with a scheduled start of 4 pm. âWe are proud to welcome ... Continue reading
Race Winner Segal Ready for Repeat At Barber
BIRMINGHAM, April 6, 2011: Reigning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series GT-class Champion Jeff Segal, and his teammate Emil Assentato, will defend their 2010 Barber Motorsports Park victory in Saturdayâs Porsche 250 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race when they bring their No. 69 FXDD/SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 GT back ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins Vehix.com Fuel-Efficient Car Comparison Test
SALT LAKE CITY--The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid took top honors in a recent comparison test of fuel-efficient vehicles. Vehix editors contend the Fusion Hybrid offers the best balance of fuel economy, driving enjoyment, interior and exterior styling and value for its price. âWe chose four popular cars priced between $ ... Continue reading
GEICO Partners with WTKR to Raise Awareness for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--GEICO and WTKR News Channel 3 are partnering with DRIVE SMART Virginia to raise awareness in the Hampton Roads Community for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. âStudies have shown that distracted driving is a great cause for concern and is just as dangerous as driving while under the influenc ... Continue reading
NADAguides Announces Annual Must Consider List for 2011
PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., April 7, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., April 7, 2011 -- News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces its annual Must Consider vehicle list which includes the 2011 Audi Q5, Ã 2012 Fiat 500, 2011 Ford Taurus Limited, 2011 Hyundai Elantra Tour ... Continue reading
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âThis is an exciting time in our industry and in Volvo CE in particular. I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue the implementation of our Fit for the Future strategy which has been very successful so far.â Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Effective 1 May, Mr ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hits Home Run with 'Dream' Baseball Diamond At Weymouth Township Municipal Complex
PR Newswire WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 7, 2011 WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 7, 2011 -- YouTube video What started as a simple online ZIP code nomination by area-resident Michael Goldberg became a boon for local baseball teams when a Weymouth Township municipal field was chosen as one of five winners of Chevrolet' ... Continue reading
"Natural Gas Act" Excludes All Other American-made Clean Fuels
Washington, DC â April 7, 2011 â Advocates of the T. Boone Pickens-backed NAT GAS Act have again introduced legislation that singles out only one alternative - natural gas - for federal incentives while excluding all other alternative fuels. The New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act ( ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/abe40b/next_generation_bi) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Management - Technical Insights" to their offering. âNext Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Managemen ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--The second comeback of the electric vehicle (EV) in little more than a decade has a much greater likelihood of success, and many in the industry believe that it will have a transformative effect on driving habits as well as the automotive and electric power industries. To prepare for the arrival of EVs ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REVIEW, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specs, Prices and Comparisons, HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLE For the first time in vehicle history, Volkswagen is actually showing signs of car-maker jealously. Nervous of what less-e ... Continue reading
ECTunes APS: Electric Cars Need Artificial Engine Sounds
HORSENS, Denmark--Sounds for electric cars should have the characteristics of engine sounds which alternate in pitch, frequency and volume in relation to speed and acceleration. These are just some of the conclusions found in ââ¬ÅWhite paper on external sounds for electric carsââ¬???, the first report ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Celebrates Racing Heritage
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 7, 2011 DETROIT, April 7, 2011 -- Chevrolet, founded by a racing pioneer 100 years ago, celebrates its performance heritage with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette, which features a sleek black color scheme, unique design elements and Corvette's trademark sports car technology. Th ... Continue reading
Seat Celebrates Its Best-Ever March
Seat is today celebrating a cluster of impressive sales records â including its best March ever in the UK â as British buyers turn in their droves to the value, quality and sporting style of the Spanish car makerâs models. ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive Review I've just spent an unusual week with a Toyota Prius PHV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle). It may be the future of the Prius, but you can't go out and buy one. Yet⦠It's one of 160 factory plug-in conversions that have been in use by universities, government agencies, car-sh ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Technology For Latest FX Range
The Infiniti FX, the performance brand's most popular model in Europe, is a safer, better equipped and even more luxurious proposition for 2011. ... Continue reading
Ford Seeks Local Youth Footballers For UEFA Champions League Final At Wembley
Ford, the official partner of the UEFA Champions League, has today launched a competition for young football players to win a world-exclusive opportunity to participate in the opening proceedings of this season's UEFA Champions League Final. ... Continue reading
Sunny Spring Offers From Chevrolet
There's never been a better reason, or even a better season, to buy a new Chevrolet, thanks to some incredible offers and contract hire packages announced by the company for Spring. ... Continue reading
Mercedes Concept A-Class: The First Heartbeat Of A New Generation
With the Concept A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a car that might have come from another planet: its expressive design symbolises concentrated dynamism. The technical highlights include a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adapt ... Continue reading
Kia Stays Ahead Of The Market During Tough First Quarter
Kia has defied a slowdown in the Australian new car market to continue its growth through a tough first quarter of 2011. ... Continue reading
Mazda Motorsport Satisfied with Targa Day One
With all three team cars having shown they can mix it with the best, it's fair to say that the Mazda Motorsport team is satisfied with their work so far as they draw a line under Leg One of Targa Tasmania. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Vans Top Retail Sales Chart
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles topped the retail sales charts in March with volume up by 56 per cent year-on-year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ... Continue reading
Insignia Hits The D-Spot Once Again
Vauxhall's award-winning Insignia once again led the increasing competitive D-segment last month, according to figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders today. ... Continue reading
'Shaping Future Transportation': Mercedes-Benz At The CV Show 2011
Saving the planet need not cost the Earth - that's the message Mercedes-Benz will be taking to the CV Show 2011, as it demonstrates yet again its determination to produce cleaner and more economical commercial vehicles. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo: Giulietta Leads Dramatic Sales Increase
Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, has just recorded the largest percentage sales increase for the key month of March, defying the trend in a UK market 7.8 per cent down on March 2010. ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals New Focus Econetic - Europe's Most Fuel Efficient Compact Car
Ford Motor Company today announced the new Focus ECOnetic, debuting next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. ... Continue reading
Seat Celebrates Its Best-Ever March
Seat is today celebrating a cluster of impressive sales records â including its best March ever in the UK - as British buyers turn in their droves to the value, quality and sporting style of the Spanish car maker's models. ... Continue reading
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