Rolls-Royce Announces First-Ever Pre-Owned Certification Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
Unrivaled Peace-of-Mind GOODWOOD, England - May 5, 2011: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the latest details for its approved programme for pre-owned cars. Rolls-Royce Provenance offers unrivaled peace of mind with its industry-leading programme which includes fully inclusive servicing. Each car has to meet exactin ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venue News - Ned Jarrett Added To Darlington Legends Walk
DARLINGTON, May 5, 2011: Just days before his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Ned Jarrett has been added to the Darlington Legends walk on the grounds of the famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval. âNed Jarrett is known throughout NASCAR as one of the nicest and most talented drivers to ever compete on the Cup c ... Continue reading
Improving Fuel Economy: Illinois Tollway and Argonne National Laboratory Launch Fleet Vehicle Study
Illinois Tollway and Argonne National Laboratory today announced a new fleet research study aimed at identifying fuel cost savings and efficiencies that will make the Tollway more sustainable and have a regional application for other municipal fleet operations. Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur and Arg ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - Bayne Released From Mayo Clinic
CONCORD, May 5, 2011: Roush Fenway Racingâs Trevor Bayne has been released from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. after being admitted last week for testing and evaluation. The 20-year old Daytona 500 winner will continue to be monitored closely by the Mayo Clinic team. He is expected to return to his NASCAR rac ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venue News - Trump Decides Not To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car
INDIANAPOLIS, May 5, 2011: Donald J. Trump today informed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that he may be announcing shortly his intention to run for the office of President of the United States, and therefore he thought it would be inappropriate to drive the Pace Car for the 100th anniversary running of the Indianapoli ... Continue reading
SKUSA Team News - Giebler Racing’s Brian McHattie Wins Twice At SpringNationals
Phil TUCSON, Ariz. (May 4, 2011)--Phil Giebler Racing's Brian McHattie won the TaG Master feature events Saturday and Sunday in the Honda Racing/HPD SpringNationals, the opening event of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour, at the Musselman Honda Circuit. McHattie, of Yorktown, Ohio, passed Larry Fraser for the lead in late i ... Continue reading
GT3 Team News - Wright Motorsports Kuhlman and Landry Record Strong Results in Utah
TOOELE, May 4, 2011: Two Porsches fielded by Wright Motorsports of Batavia, Ohio recorded strong results in twin 45-minute IMSA GT3 Challenge by Yokohama races last weekend at Miller Motorsports Park. Kasey Kuhlman of Cincinnati finished ninth in Saturdayâs race and eighth in Sundayâs race. He drives the Wrig ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - Stewart Thinks Its Time To Give Darlington The Business
KANNAPOLIS, May 4, 2011: How can an old-school track like Darlington (S.C.) Raceway not show an old-school racer like Tony Stewart some love? The two are kindred spirits, with an appreciation of racing history and little patience for glitz and glamour. The red-and-white striped walls that encompass Darlingtonâs 1. ... Continue reading
ESI Named 'Company of the Year' by the FACC
PARIS--ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping, announces that it is to be honored as ââ¬ÅCompany of the Yearââ¬??? by the Michigan Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC), along with the U.S. automobile company Cadillac. âThe 2011 FACC Compa ... Continue reading
California Students Can Save Auto Insurance Money
May 5 Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones will introduce the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance (CLCA) Program to students at San Diego City College with the help of ASUS Computer International. CDI representatives will use ASUS products to help students find out whether they qualify for the cost-saving benefits of ... Continue reading
ILMC Team News - Level 5 Motorsports Gears Up For Spa
Spa Francorchamps, May 5, 2011: Itâs been a busy, but successful month of racing for Scott Tucker and his Level 5 Motorsports team. Just two weeks after a productive test day at Le Mans and hot off a stunning victory in last weekendâs Ferrari Challenge race at Infineon Raceway comes the second round of the In ... Continue reading
Fuel Alternatives: ANGA, AGA to Jointly Promote Natural Gas Vehicles, Infrastructure
WASHINGTON--America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) and the American Gas Association (AGA) are working collaboratively to advance the development and utilization of natural gas vehicles and fueling infrastructure in the North American marketplace. âAdvancing our countryââ¬â¢s energy independence is vital ... Continue reading
Gerstenslager and International Tooling Solutions Form Joint Venture
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that the Company signed an agreement with International Tooling Solutions, LLC (ITS) to combine its automotive body panels subsidiary, The Gerstenslager Company, with ITS, a tooling design and build company, in a newly formed 50/50 joint venture. The joint ve ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys ââ¬â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it has acquired Big 10 Tires and Automotive, a trusted automotive service provider that has been serving customers in the Southeast for over 50 years. Big 10 current ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ&acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Company leased 2,559 commercial vehicles (primaril ... Continue reading
Teens and Driving: Pennsylvania Committee Approves Licensing Restrictions for Teens
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2011 -- The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee gave its approval on Tuesday to a handful of driver-safety bills. One, HB 9, would enforce stricter driving and licensing restrictions for a high risk auto insurance group: 16- and 17-year-old drivers. OnlineAutoInsurance.com supports legislat ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - Wiley X Eyewear Brand Will Be Carried On No. 17 Ford At Darlington And Dover
LIVERMORE, May 4, 2011: Wiley X® Eyewearâs successful NASCAR sponsorship program has switched into high gear with todayâs announcement of the No. 17 Wiley X Sunglasses Ford Fusion. This car will be driven by perennial crowd favorite, and 2003 Sprint Cup Series Champion, Matt Kenseth from Roush Fenway Racin ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3a95e/taiwan_autos_repor) has announced the addition of the "Taiwan Autos Report Q1 2011" report to their offering. The Taiwan Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departm ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2011: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today a revival of the Hulman Indy Challenge Trophy as a key part of a strategy to work with corporations and entrepreneurs to define the next generation of automobile, continuing its legacy and leadership role in the development of automotive technol ... Continue reading
Series News - Skip Barber National Wrap Up At VIR
Lakeville, May 4, 2011: With Rounds 3 and 4 completed at Virginia International Raceway, this was the first time on the 3.27 mile track for several of the young drivers. Heading into the weekend, 18-year old Brandon Newey held a two point lead over 19-year old Thomas McGregor, but by the end of the weekend, McGregor ad ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - Labonte And JTG Daugherty Racing Help Promote Awareness For Multiple Causes
DARLINGTON, May 4, 2011: JTG Daugherty Racing is carrying the Snyderâs-Lance Inc. brand Tomâs on the hood of Bobby Labonteâs No. 47 Toyota Camry with a special patriotic scheme along with a couple special decals at Darlington Raceway for the Showtime Southern 500 on Saturday, May 7. With the recent partn ... Continue reading
Thank God! Trump Saves The Indy 500!
<b>Op-Ed By Rick Carlton</b> <p> This morning, I got a heads up message from an automotive colleague at The Auto Channel regarding an apparent Facebook effort calling for the removal of Donald Trump as the honorary pace driver for this year's Indy 500. <p> After an immediate "why should I care" moment, and before I had ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Prom night is the night that most of the rules go out the window. Teenagers are enjoying a rush of freedom and maybe parents are, too. But despite the euphoria that permeates the air, safe driving rules may be more important on prom night than any other time of the year Here are some reminders from GEICO fo ... Continue reading
Teens Can Be Safe: DCH Auto Group Supports 2011 National Youth Traffic Safety Month
SOUTH AMBOY, N.J., May 5, 2011 SOUTH AMBOY, N.J., May 5, 2011 -- DCH Auto Group is calling attention to teen driving safety this May as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month. Throughout May, all DCH Auto Group Dealerships in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and California will be holding and sponsoring events to ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Keynote Competitive Research, the industry analysis group of Keynote Systems , today announced the results of the Keynote Competitive Research Industry Study examining U.S. Third-Party Auto websites. In the 2011 U.S. Third-Party Auto study Cars.com took first place for Best Overall Customer Experienc ... Continue reading
Keep 'Em Rolling: TravelCenters of America and Continental Tire Announce Truck Tire Supply Agreement
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (ââ¬ÅTAââ ;¬???) announced today that it has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (ââ¬ÅContinentalâ&ac irc;¬???) for commercial truck tires. TA will supply its valued fleet and owner-operator cust ... Continue reading
Navistar Defense Awarded $183 Million for MRAP Dash Ambulances
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar Defense, LLC today announced that it received a $183 million delivery order for 250 Internationalî MaxxProî Dash ambulances with DXMâ⢠independent suspension. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles fa ... Continue reading
See Clearly: Windshield Replacement Isn't an Option
WACO, Texas, May 5, 2011 -- Car maintenance isn't just under the hood. A cracked windshield is a safety risk. It can impair the driver's vision and put passengers at risk. Most automotive safety experts rank the windshield as the third most important safety component in today's vehicles, behind seatbelts and airbags. L ... Continue reading
Frank Klegon Named 2012 SAE International President Nominee
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 5, 2011 SAE International's Executive Nominating Committee named Frank O. Klegon as its candidate for 2012 SAE International President. Klegon is president of FOKUS Associates LLC, a product/technology assessment and development consulting company. Prior to founding FOKUS Associates LLC, Klegon hel ... Continue reading
Get A Clean Car: Planet Auto Wash Celebrates Its Grand Opening Event and Ribbon-Cutting
MANASSAS, Va.--Members of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce will gather with county officials and other invited guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at 12pm on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Planet Auto Washââ¬â¢s flagship Manassas location, marking the grand opening of Planet Auto Wash. The full-se ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--recycler.com today announced CarsDirect as a new partner in the Recycler Automotive Network. The Recycler Automotive Network is comprised of high-profile auto sales partners such as CarsDirect, Automotive.com, MotorTrend, Internet AutoGuide and many general and automotive listing sites. Together, these par ... Continue reading
Investor News: Commercial Vehicle Group Annual Meeting Set for May 12, 2011
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 5, 2011 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time). The meeting will be held at the Company's corporate headquarters located at 7800 Walton Parkway, New Albany, OH 43054. Details of the meeting and proxy mater ... Continue reading
Good Food: Lexus Culinary Masters Team Debuts at Pebble Beach Food & Wine
TORRANCE, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- With a lineup including the future co-host of NBC's "The Chew," a contestant and a judge from "The Next Iron Chef, Season 4," along with James Beard winners, the Lexus Culinary Masters team made its debut at the prestigious Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, April 28 ââ¬â Ma ... Continue reading
Saab On The Move With Rising Residual Values
Major leasing companies and industry analysts are forecasting trend-busting improvements in future residual values for Saab's best selling models. ... Continue reading
Pre-Owned Rolls-Royce Scheme Offers Unrivalled Peace Of Mind
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the latest details for its approved programme for pre-owned cars. Rolls-Royce Provenance offers unrivalled peace of mind with its industry-leading programme which includes fully inclusive servicing. ... Continue reading
Nissan Achieves Record European Market Share For April
Today Nissan announced a 35% year-on-year leap in European sales for the first four months of 2011, and record market share for April. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Takes On The World Of Film With The Launch Of 'Being Henry'
Today Land Rover will push the boundaries of its traditional customer communication with the latest offering from its Range Rover Evoque Pulse of the City project; an interactive Hollywood inspired film about choices. ... Continue reading
140 Tonne Chimney Demolished By New Volkswagen Pick-Up
To mark the launch of its new Amarok pick-up, Volkswagen has today demonstrated the impressive power of its brand new model by using it to demolish a 67 m high steel chimney weighing approximately 140 tonnes and standing at nearly the same height as Westminster Abbey. ... Continue reading
Simply Ford - Simply Fantastic
In contrast to the heavy rain that greeted participants in 2010, there was perfect weather for this year's Simply Ford day, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum on the 1st May. ... Continue reading
News Limited And Major Automotive Dealer Consortium Announce Joint Venture
The chairman and chief executive of News Limited, John Hartigan, today announced that the company intends to establish a joint venture with a consortium of Australia's leading car dealer groups to strengthen the position of Carsguide.com.au in the market. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited Posts Record Sales In April
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) posted an all-time April sales record with 5,281 imported vehicles sold, resulting in a 7.1 percent market share last month. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has continued its solid start to 2011, posting a market share of 9.2%, its best monthly market share since HMCA was founded in September 2003. Hyundai ranked in third position for the month with 6,857 sales. ... Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Berlin Plant Hits 2 Millionth Motorbike Milestone - VIDEO ENHANCED
BMW Motorrad will roll out its 2 millionth motorbike from its Berlin Plant on May 6th. The company will look back at 42 years of tradition. In 1969, the entire motorbike production was shifted from Munich to Berlin and the plant has since produced 2 million motorbikes. ... Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Routan SE Road Test Review
2011 Volkswagen Routan SE Road Test Review, Carey Russ Reviews the 2011 Volkswagen Routan SE MiniVan. ... Continue reading
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