Honeywell Develops Customized Turbo Solutions for Chinese Auto Industry
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 -- Honeywell , the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, will showcase a number of locally produced turbocharger solutions at Auto Shanghai 2011. The move demonstrates the company's ability to respond dynamically to the demands of the world's fastest gro ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Plug-in On-Line Ordering
Toyota Announces Priority Registration Web Site for All-New Prius Plug-In ordering new Prius Plug-in Hybrid, the most advanced Prius yet. The first phase of the Online Order System, called Priority Registration, will launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Customers who are interested in being one of the first to own a Pr ... Continue reading
Italy, Meet New York; New York, Meet Italy
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- Barilla, one of Italy's top food companies, is bringing the authentic Italian lifestyle to New York City throughout the spring and summer with a series of events in support of "a festa Italiana." The celebration of Italian culture kicks off with "Tasting Casa Barilla ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Financing Hides Higher Costs, Raises Repossession Rates
DURHAM, N.C., April 19, 2011 Dealer markups cost buyers $25.8 billion, up 24% since 2007 DURHAM, N.C., April 19, 2011 Consumers who financed a car through a dealership in 2009 will pay more than $25.8 billion in extra interest over the lives of their loans because of dealer interest rate markups, according to new resea ... Continue reading
Buick IntelliLink Coming to 2012 Regal, LaCrosse and Verano
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- Buick, the fastest-growing major automotive brand in the United States in 2010, will bring a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customizable infotainment options to its 2012 Verano, Regal and LaCrosse models. The upgraded capability will enhance the ... Continue reading
GMC IntelliLink Enhances Terrain's Connectivity Capability
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- GMC, the brand known for professional grade capability and engineering excellence, is taking in-vehicle connectivity to the next level on the 2012 Terrain. The small SUV with segment-leading fuel economy will expand its already-extensive list of standard and availabl ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Priority Registration Web Site for All-New Prius Plug-in Hybrid
TORRANCE, Calif., April 19, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 19, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the introduction of a new Online Order System that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid, the most advanced Prius yet. The first phase of the Online Order System, calle ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Fit Sport Review - Driving Down The Road Review
2011 Honda Fit Sport Review, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Honda Fit Sport Honda positions its Fit as a "premium subcompact hatchback", and that it is. It can also be thought of as the world's smallest and most entertaining crossover/minivan/real-world utility vehicle. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks - Bully Hill Vineyards Partners With Kevin Harvick Inc.
KERNERSVILLE, April 19,2011: Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today that Bully Hill Vineyards is the newest sponsor to join the organization in 2011. The Western New York vineyard has come on board for two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events, both with NASCAR veteran Elliott Sadler behind the wheel. Bully Hill V ... Continue reading
ARCA - Mission Accomplished For Chad Hackenbracht And CGH Motorsports At Talladega
TALLADEGA, April 19, 2011: New Philadelphia, Ohio native Chad Hackenbracht mounted a solid 17th place finishing position in the postponed 3 Amigos 250 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway Saturday morning putting his 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season back on track and more importantly -- heading in the r ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Sam Schmidt Motorsports Race Report - Long Beach
Long Beach, Apr. 18, 2011: In the week leading up to the 2011 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, team owner Sam Schmidt talked about how special a win there would be for him. The Southern California native not only attended the event with his parents 10 consecutive years as a child, Schmidt also lived in Long Beach as a ... Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 19, 2011 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 19, 2011 -- BMW's EVolve mobile app launches today, available through the Apple iTunes Store and available in the Android Marketplace in late April. EVolve will determine if the current transportation habits of drivers are compatible with the electric veh ... Continue reading
ALMS - Level 5 Earns Long Beach Win - VIDEO ENHANCED
Long Beach, Apr. 18, 2011: After electing to not qualify the No. 33 Honda-powered Microsoft Office 2010-sponsored Lola Coupe and the No. 055 Microsoft Office 2010-sponsored Lola Spyder, Level 5 Motorsports took the green flag at the 37th running of the Long Beach Grand Prix, then ran a conservative LMP2 class race Satu ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Daly Wins Long Beach
Long Beach, Apr. 18, 2011: MAZDASPEED driver, Conor Daly scored the biggest win of his career today in Long Beach, California, when he won round three of the Firestone Indy Lights championship. As he has in every race this season, Daly proved to be the fastest car on race day and in a display of speed, discipline and p ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road - Surprise Plays Host to Fantastic Races - Surprise AZ
Another day of bright sunshine, warm temperatures, and pleasant breezes greeted racers, crews, and fans here at the Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, AZ, as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by Geico Powersports, returned for Round 4 of the 2011 season. A large crowd was on hand to witness another fin ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Five Ways to Drive 'Greener' for Earth Day 2011
ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2011 Nation's largest motor club offers easy ways motorists can be more 'green' with their driving habits ... and save a little money in the process ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With Earth Day 2011 celebrations this week, AAA offers drivers some tips on how they can ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, April 19, 2011 ATLANTA, April 19, 2011 -- Almost two-thirds ââ¬â 62% ââ¬â of auto shoppers surveyed in March and April on AutoTrader.com indicated they would consider a more fuel efficient vehicle for their next car in the face of gas prices that continue to rise. Industry reports note ... Continue reading
Honda Breaks Ground for Financial Services Facility in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) today marked the groundbreaking for its new 25,000-square-foot North Carolina regional office that will support the companyââ¬â¢s growing family of customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. AHFC wil ... Continue reading
Infiniti Launches The First International Digital Art Competition To Discover Stars Of The Future
Infiniti, the luxury performance automotive brand from Japan, has launched the Infiniti Digital Art Competition in partnership with designboom, the world's first online art, architecture and design magazine, to find the rising stars of digital art, and discover new talent from across the globe. ... Continue reading
With its athletic design, agile handling and powerful engine, the BMW Z4 has achieved outstanding success in the class of premium roadsters, having been the worldwide segment leader in 2009 and 2010. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Presents Concept Universe: A Luxury Volvo For China And The World
At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2011, Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes. ... Continue reading
Enhanced Details And Increased Options For Porsche Cayenne And Panamera Model Ranges
The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera have gained detailed improvements, additions and new options. From June production, the Cayenne Diesel receives a second generation engine offering greater efficiency and lower CO2. ... Continue reading
Kia is Awarded a Place on the Buying Solutions Framework Agreement
Kia Motors UK Ltd., has been awarded a place on the vehicle purchase framework agreement (RM859) from Buying Solutions - part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office - to offer Kia vehicles to central government departments and other public sector bodies such as NHS Trusts and local councils. ... Continue reading
Maria Costello Makes Her Ducati Debut
Maria Costello MBE, one of the most recognisable faces in British Motorcyling, will ride in this week's first round of the Rapid Solicitors Ducati 848 Challenge at Brands Hatch. ... Continue reading
Subaru: XV Concept Defines Crossover Future
Subaru today unveiled a spectacular XV Concept crossover car at the Auto Shanghai 2011 motor show. ... Continue reading
BMW Group DesignworksUSA Opens New Studio In Shanghai.
"Creative Consultancy strengthens global competence" / China largest present growth market for the BMW Group ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils K2 Sedan At Shanghai Motor Show
Kia Motors and its Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan today at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Holden's New Mid-Sized Sedan Revealed
Holden's new medium sedan, the Malibu, has made its international debut at the Shanghai Auto Show and via high-definition web broadcast. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Presents Concept Universe: A Luxury Volvo For China And The World
Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes. ... Continue reading
Isuzu UTE's premium D-MAX one-tonne range of utes and cab/chassis has racked up its first 10,000 sales in Australia, 2½ years after launching locally. ... Continue reading
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