Going Topless This Summer? (Enhanced With DEEP-LINKS)
New York International Automobile Show has more new convertibles than ever before in all shapes and sizes, with seating for two, four or five, and offering buyers a choice between models with conventional rag tops or retractable hardtops. "Convertibles make every journey a special one, and over the last few years the w ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Leyden Energy, Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries for the consumer electronics, energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) markets, announced today that it will provide its industry-leading high energy density, high-performance cylindrical battery cells for SSI Racing's mar ... Continue reading
Britain's Motorists Regularly Leave GBPBillions in Their Cars Overnight
PR Newswire LONDON, April 14, 2011 LONDON, April 14, 2011 -- British motorists regularly leave an astonishing 3.2 BILLION pounds Sterling worth of belongings in their cars overnight, according to new research from leading insurer, Your Cover car insurance, part of Allianz Insurance. The research showed that despite the ... Continue reading
PR Newswire SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 14, 2011 SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 14, 2011 -- Leading auto dealer CRM provider DealerSocket (www.dealersocket.com), announced today the immediate availability of DealerSocket 2011, codenamed: Black Ops . DealerSocket Black Ops is the newest version of the DealerSocket automoti ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China Automotive Windshield Wiper Industry Report, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a64121/china_automotive_w) has announced the addition of the "China Automotive Windshield Wiper Industry Report, 2010" report to their offering. âChina Automotive Windshield Wiper Industry Report, 2010â China's automotive windshield wipe ... Continue reading
Solar Junction Breaks World Record with 43.5% Efficient CPV Production Cell
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Solar Junction, a developer of high efficiency multi-junction cells for the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market, today announced it has set a world-record for 43.5 percent efficiency on a commercial-ready production cell. This achievement was, in part, supported under the U.S. Department of Energy ... Continue reading
California Department of Insurance "Rallies" on Campus
PR Newswire SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 14, 2011 SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 14, 2011 -- Representatives from the Department of Insurance appeared today at American River College in Sacramento to introduce students to the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA), which offers very affordable rates for those ... Continue reading
Nissan Reaffirms Commitment to Education and Innovation Through Environmental Education Program
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 14, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 14, 2011 -- Recognizing that kids are often the most effective at creating change, Nissan North America, Inc. is launching an in-class and online educational outreach initiative called "Choose Zero" in elementary and middle schools this month. The curri ... Continue reading
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that Santa Cruz County is the latest area in California to provide ChargePointî Network electric vehicle (EV) charging services. The first eight ChargePointî networked charging stations for EVs are located in five locations: Scotts Valley, Capitola, ... Continue reading
GM Tour Celebrates Detroit Architecture Legend Saarinen
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 -- More than 100 area architecture students, faculty, fans participating in Friday event Susan Skarsgard, GM designer and author, leads lecture and tour GM Technical Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; AIA-Designated "Most ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Updates iPhone Navigation App with Augmented Reality and Safety Camera Features
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced the availability of the eighth update for its iPhone app, MobileNavigator, the most feature-rich navigation solution on the iOS platform. The update adds a Reality Scanner feature that helps finding points of interest ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Sonic Gets Sporty With Z-Spec Accessories
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 14, 2011 DETROIT, April 14, 2011 -- Exterior accessories include ground effects, exhaust tip, spoiler, mirror caps, grille surrounds, graphics and 16- or 17-inch painted alloy wheels Interior accessories include aluminum sport pedals and sill plates On sale by the end of 2011 Chevrolet today ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 14, 2011 "Go60MPG" Sets Record Straight As Both New York Auto Show and DC EDTA Conference Near --Auto fuel efficiency is going up and high-MPG auto sales are surging today, but a handful of persistent myths continue to cloud the understanding of some policymakers and members of the general public, accor ... Continue reading
ARCA - Sean Corr And Empire Racing Making Gains In Talladega Practice
TALLADEGA, April 14, 2011: Sean Corr, driver of the No. 82 Empire Racing LLC Ford Fusion is getting antsy about tomorrowâs 3 Amigos 250 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway after his team led by new crew chief Howard Bixman made some significant gains from the recent open-test session last month. Corr, the Goshen New ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO - April 13, 2011: Edsel Ford II, great grandson of Henry Ford was the featured speaker at this month's Western Automotive Journalists' meeting is South San Francisco. The purpose of Mr. Ford's visit was to promote the plan that he Rick Hendrick, Roger Penske and Jack Roush have developed to establish a pe ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Turbo Review and Road Test - Family Sedan With Street Legal Steroids
2011 Kia Optima Turbo Review, 2011 Kia Optima Models;New Car Review: 2011 Kia Optima Turbo THE FAMILY SEDAN WITH STREET LEGAL STEROIDS! by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large <br>The Auto Channel New car introductions are usually held in areas that are usually hilly, some are mountainous, a few have rugged and roug ... Continue reading
ARCA - Maryeve Dufault Solid In Dega Practice - Third Fastest Overall
TALLADEGA, April 14, 2011: Maryeve Dufault driver of the No. 12 VR-12 / Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger posted an impressive third fastest time overall during the ARCA Racing Series three hour practice session leading up to tomorrowâs 3 Amigos 250 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Dufault, the ARCA Racing Series ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Snake Prank Video Goes Viral - VIDEO ENHANCED
MOORESVILLE, April 14, 2011: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has many titles â driver, owner, entrepreneur, racing enthusiast. And now prankster. Last month the eight-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and winner of more than 40 NASCAR-sanctioned races took control of a sponsor video production and steered it a way nobody saw com ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Debut All-New Malibu in High Definition Web Broadcast - WATCH IT ON TheAutoChannel.com
DETROIT and SHANGHAI, April 14, 2011 -- When Chevrolet unveils the all-new Malibu in the United States on Monday night, people around the world will be able to watch in full-screen, high-definition video streamed live over the Internet. The timing of the Web reveal coincides with the April 19 auto show debut of the new ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Historic Milwaukee Mile Oval Welcomes Back IZOD IndyCar Series On Father Day's Weekend
WEST ALLIS, April 14, 2011: The 185 mile per hour racing action of the IZOD IndyCar Series returns to the famed Milwaukee Mile this June and the Milwaukee 225 spectacular is expected to be a wild racing extravaganza with seven races scheduled during the June 18-19 weekend. The IZOD IndyCar Series stars, led by Dario Fr ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Rolls Out New TV Ad
FULLERTON, April 14, 2011: Dealers will now have one more thing to talk about to their customers: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs (YTC) new high-powered, high-speed TV ad best described as âDuck, Duck, Gooseâ� (DDG) for adults. The 30-second spot features off-road champions Cameron and Heidi Steele â ... Continue reading
Accolades Keep Rolling in for All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14, 2011 -- Jeepî brand's premium SUV has captured 29 awards since introduction last summer Awards for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have come from prominent automotive journalist associations, print/on-line/television media outlets and indust ... Continue reading
New 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio - Video Enhanced
2012 Fiat 500c features a premium dual-layer power-operated cloth top that is designed to deliver all-season driving pleasure with the top up or down. With just the push of a button, the Fiat 500c's power-operated cloth top retracts up to the rear spoiler during speeds up to 60 mph. The Fiat 500c offers comfort for fou ... Continue reading
GM Auto Design Competition Kick-Starts Car Design Careers
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 -- Interactive competition invites interior and exterior entries for GM's four brands: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Two-part competition engages online design community to shape and select student entries Competition open to full-time students i ... Continue reading
Allstate Ford Customer Appreciation Day
All-State Ford and Ford Power Stroke Diesel Present Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday April 20, 2011; 8:00am-4:00pm http://busenetwork.net/r/?ZXU=1545276&ZXD=94061944 Come experience a day of specials at All State Ford! We are sponsoring a Customer Appreciation Day filled with Parts and Service Specials. Booths provi ... Continue reading
Vintage - Motorsports Retro Looks Back On The Making Of Grand Prix - VIDEO ENHANCED
This shoot took place in Monaco, and was one one of the many European Grand Prix venues that were used in the making of the film. Grand Prix was filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Lionel Lindon, using 65mm Cinerama cameras and the results were breathtaking. The unique racing cinematography is one of the main draws of the ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Paul Tracy & Jay Penske Teleconference
Long Beach, Apr. 14, 2011: IZOD IndyCar Series driver Paul Tracy and Dragon Racing owner Jay Penske participated in a teleconference today discuss Tracy's 2011 season debut at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach with Dragon Racing. Below are selected quotes from the call. A full transcript and MP3 audio of the call is ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Commute For Europe Is First Race For Daly
Indianapolis, Apr. 14, 2011: Before Conor Daly can record his first laps around the famed Long Beach Grand Prix street circuit, he'll have to rack up some more frequent flier miles by racing nearly halfway around the globe. Daly, who is competing in a limited schedule of Firestone Indy Lights road/street course races f ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne, Good Sam Team Take Restrictor-Plate Prowess To Talladega
Talladega, Apr. 14, 2011: Trevor Bayne and the Wood Brothers head to the Sprint Cup Seriesâ second restrictor-plate race of 2011 with a different car and different colors but hoping for the same result they got in the first plate race of the season. Back in February, Bayne, running in the Cup Series for just the s ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Sam Schmidt Motorsports: Long Beach Firestone Indy Lights Advance
INDIANAPOLIS, April 14, 2011: After a frustrating outing in last Sundayâs Honda Grand Prix of Alabama, the next Firestone Indy Lights race canât come soon enough for Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM). This weekendâs Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is just what the four-car SSM team needs to put Alabama out o ... Continue reading
Win the Ultimate Fan Dinner with Tony Stewart at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
W LOUDON, April 14, 2011: Race fans, if you have ever dreamed of dining with your favorite NASCAR driver, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway chapter of Speedway Children's Charities is offering two lucky fans the chance to enjoy dinner with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Tony Stewart, during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 ... Continue reading
ARCA - Milka Duno Teams With Sheltra Motorsports For 2011 ARCA Season
MOORESVILLE, April 14, 2011: Sheltra Motorsports has signed Milka Duno and to run the full 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. The 2010 championship winning team will aim to defend their title in 2011 while making history with the first female driver to win a major motorsports championship. The Venezue ... Continue reading
Feel the Racing Thrill - Drive Your Car Around The Magic Mile
LOUDON, April 13, 2011: Strap those seat belts tight, step on the gas and experience the same rush that the stars of NASCAR and INDYCAR feel at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, by driving your personal vehicle around "The Magic Mile" during FANtasy Drive 2 on Saturday, April 23. If you have purchased a ticket to any of th ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Kicks-Off Los Angeles Angels Baseball Sponsorship
FULLERTON, April 13, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation is helping the Los Angeles Angels celebrate their 50th anniversary by sponsoring the team throughout the 2011 season. This is the second consecutive year the Fullerton, California-based tire maker is partnering with the organization (American League baseball team.) A ... Continue reading
5-hour ENERGY Announces Nationwide Series Race Sponsorship
Dover, Apr. 13, 2011: NASCAR fans will not only be treated to exciting race action, but also get a chance to try a free sample of 5-hour ENERGY®. Brand representatives will be stationed throughout the speedway passing out samples. "We want racing fans to feel energized and alert throughout the race," said Carl Sperber ... Continue reading
SONOMA, April 13, 2011: From a 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B to a 1991 Riley & Scott Trans-Am Camaro, nearly every marque produced and raced worldwide during the last 70 years will be featured at the Second Annual Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival, June 4-5, at Infineon Raceway. Four hundred entries, some coming from as fa ... Continue reading
Kentucky Speedway And Coca-Cola Wave The Green Flag On A Five-Year Partnership
ATLANTA, Apr. 13, 2011: Hot sunshine and the hottest-ever Kentucky Speedway action will have race fans working up a thirst during the 2011 season as they cheer on their favorite NASCAR and open-wheel drivers. Thanks to a new five-year partnership with Coca-Cola North America, the Official Soft Drink of NASCAR, Coca-Col ... Continue reading
Survey Shows U.S. Consumers Less Likely to Consider Purchasing Japanese or Korean Autos
U.S. consumers surveyed, report being less likely to purchase automotive brands from Japan or Korea, a strong opinion that is gaining traction since the earthquake and tsunami catastrophe that struck the Japan region in March. The survey, conducted earlier this month by TNS, a global leader in market information, asked ... Continue reading
American Ethanol: The Right Policy for Combating Oil Prices for Food and Energy Security
American Coalition for Ethanol in response to Thursdayâs Policy Forum on Corn Ethanol Policy in the 112th Congress. âAny energy policy forum must include comprehensive and adult conversations about Americaâs entire energy agenda, including subsidies and other supportive policies for mature and aging tech ... Continue reading
MONACO, April 14, 2011 -- ProTech Monte Carlo has been specialized for over twenty years in the Aesthetic Automotive Care field. It creates innovative solutions to protect and enhance any kind of vehicle without using a single drop of water. Last year, ProTech's waterless cleaning method enabled the company to contribu ... Continue reading
AOL Advertising Names Julia Edvardsson Industry Practice Head for Automotive Category
NEW YORK--AOL Advertising today announced that Julia Edvardsson has been named Industry Practice Head for the Automotive category. Edvardsson will be responsible for partnering with sales leadership to execute a national industry-specific strategy, in addition to playing an active role in generating new business. She w ... Continue reading
The Driving Instructor's Handbook & Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors
[cid:image009.png@01CBFA8A.BED0FFF0][cid:image010.jpg@01CBFA8A .BED0FFF0] THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR'S HANDBOOK 17th edition By John Miller and Margaret Stacey Published by Kogan Page in July 2011, £19.99 "The 'bible' for our industry... you should have an up-to-date copy of this book." Association of Driving Instructors ... Continue reading
Richmond Launches Nation's First Rider Alert Cards for Motorcyclists
PR Newswire RICHMOND, Va., April 14, 2011 RICHMOND, Va., April 14, 2011 -- Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and Bon Secours Virginia Health System, in partnership with Motorcycle Virginia, Inc., today launched a new program designed to save the lives of injured motorcyclists. The program provides free identification ... Continue reading
Arsenal Players Create Life-Size Artwork In Aid Of Centrepoint
Arsenal's first team have unveiled a unique life-size piece of artwork that players helped create using radio-controlled cars as their paintbrushes. ... Continue reading
The Aston Martin Experience On iPhone
Following on from the success of the free 'Explore' App released in December 2010, Aston Martin announces the release of the premium 'Experience''App which features exclusive content and advanced telemetry technology. ... Continue reading
"Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes Chance to Win Free Fuel!
Shell V-Powerî "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes including Shell V-Powerî premium gasoline for five years! Participating in the sweepstakes is simple ââ¬â from now until June 22, drivers who are passionate about what they drive or just take pride in their ride can ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair 2011
On Sunday 19th June the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair is pitching up just off Brick Lane, returning for its most anticipated and creative event yet. Now in its seventh successful year, the country's best boot fair has made a real name for itself with art-loving Londoners. ... Continue reading
The UK's motorists have cast their votes and Nissan has been awarded top marks in this year's Driver Power survey. The prestigious poll conducted by Auto Express magazine not only names Nissan the most improved brand in Britain, but also awards the Qashqai a class leading position. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Racing Announces New Vantage GT3
Aston Martin Racing announces today, the new Vantage GT3 race car based on the V12 Vantage road car, which will be ready for competition in 2012. ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Continues To Lead The Way In Luxury Class
The Jaguar XF has once again emerged as the top luxury car in the annual Auto Express Driver Power survey. Placed a credible third overall in the Driver Power Top 100, the XF proved popular among owners through its mix of reliability, performance and refinement backed up by efficient dealer support ... Continue reading
Unique details and an exclusive design for the new limited-edition bike made by Montante Cicli for Maserati ... Continue reading
All-New Holden Malibu Reveal In High Defintion Webcast
Australians will get the chance to watch the international debut of Holden's new mid-sized player, the Malibu, when it is revealed via high-definition web broadcast next week. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Quarterly Deliveries Top 1.2 Million Vehicles for First Time
There was a marked increase in deliveries by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand during the first three months of the year, with the brand delivering 1.23 (January March 2010: 1.11; +10.4 percent) million cars for the first time in one quarter. ... Continue reading
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