Cayman Interseries - Ready For Rennsport
WESTMONT, May 25, 2011: The recent announcement that the Cayman Interseries was invited to participate in Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV, October 14 â 16, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was welcome and exciting news for series teams and drivers. North Americaâs premier celebration of Porscheâs illustrious ra ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off-Road - Stronghold Motorsports Battles With The Best At Riverside
Riverside, May 25, 2011: A standing room only Glen Helen Raceway crowd , including hundreds of supporters from their parent company, Stronghold Engineering, were on hand as Stronghold Motorsports confirmed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the explosive world of Lucas Oil Off Road Racing. While the throng of ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Townsend Bell Preview
INDIANAPOLIS, May 25, 2011: On four previous occasions, Townsend Bell has competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. But his fifth start, which will come this Sunday in the 100th Anniversary of the âGreatest Spectacle in Racing,â� will arguably be his best chance, yet, at hearing the Gordon Pipers as he ... Continue reading
EDTA Says DOE Funding is Critical to Advancing Electric Drive Technology
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 --Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY12 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. As part of the Homeland Security bill, the Committee passed an amendment to add $1 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief fund, offset by red ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 25, 2011 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit September 27-28, 2011, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GM Foundation Help Missouri Tornado Relief
DETROIT, May 25, 2011 -- The General Motors Foundation today announced a $100,000 grant to the American Red Cross to aid recovery efforts for victims of the tornado that ravaged Joplin, Mo. on May 22. "Thanks to the generosity of the General Motors Foundation, the Red Cross has been able to mobilize support to help fam ... Continue reading
GM to Make Announcement at Arlington Assembly
May 25 General Motors and United Auto Workers leaders will make a positive news announcement on Thursday the Arlington Assembly Plant in Texas. Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011 Where: GM Arlington Assembly, 2525 East Abram Street, Arlington, TX When: 11:45 a.m. CDT Plan to arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. so the program can ... Continue reading
Parkmobile and Liberty PlugIns Debut Pay by Phone Electric Vehicle Charging
PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2011 -- Parkmobile, a leader in the rapidly growing market for pay by phone parking services, and Liberty PlugIns (LPI) have teamed to permit EV charging revenues to be collected by mobile phones. Drivers use their cell phones and native mobile apps for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to pay for a ch ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- Could your car seat monitor your heart rate? Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat, opening the door to a wealth of health, convenience and life-saving potential. The seat uses special embedded sensors to detect electrical impulses generated by t ... Continue reading
Consumers Union: New Fuel Efficiency Labels Will Help Consumers Compare, Shop for New Cars
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 Consumers Union CEO Jim Guest joins Transportation Secretary LaHood, EPA Administrator Jackson for unveiling of new labels in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, today said the Obama administration's new fuel-efficiency labels ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Providing Selected Cities With a Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- One hundred forty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to selected cities and states as part of a demonstration project Up to 6.5 million miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2011 -- Ford takes its industry-first intelligent vehicle tour to California's biggest markets to demonstrate how researchers are leading development of a more sustainable future transportation system Ford will demonstrate Intelligent vehicles that use Wi-Fi and GPS to wirelessly talk to each other ... Continue reading
Faurecia Adds Madison, Miss., Plant to Build Seats for Nissan Vehicles
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- The Faurecia Group today announced it continues investment and expansion in the Southeast U.S. with the addition of a Madison, Miss.-based plant to support the production of seats for Nissan. The 180,000-square-foot plant supplies seat systems for the Nissan Altima, Armada SUV, Tita ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces 2012 Genesis Sedan Pricing
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its refreshed 2012 Genesis sports sedan, starting at $34,200 for a well-equipped 333-horsepower V6 and $46,500 for the new 429-horsepower 5.0 R-Spec model. The 2012 Genesis is on sale now. 2012 Genesis Manufacturers Suggested Retail ... Continue reading
AVX Develops Radial Leaded High-Temperature Automotive Varistor Solution
GREENVILLE, S.C.--AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its automotive product portfolio to include a compact radial leaded, high temperature varistor solution. Developed specifically for harsh environments, including under the hood automotive application ... Continue reading
Paying for Your Parking or Toll Just Got a Little Easier
DETROIT--Beginning June 1, 2011, American Roads Investments will release two mobile applications that will allow travelers to pay bridge tolls and parking charges at any Alabama Freedom Pass network facility. No more fishing for change, no more swiping your credit card - just punch in your location to pay. âWith t ... Continue reading
InspectMyRide Partners with Cars.com to Enhance Online Vehicle Purchase Experience for Customers
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--InspectMyRide LLC has become the preferred vehicle inspection company for Cars.com, a leading online resource for people buying and selling new and used cars. InspectMyRide provides buyersà with the ability to get a professional inspection before buying a car online, helping them make a confident an ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Ferrari Restructures Technical Department
Modena, 25 May 2011: Ferrari announced on Tuesday that Aldo Costa has relinquished his position as technical director to take on new responsibilities within the company. The team also unveiled a new three-part structure for their technical department. Pat Fry will become the director of Ferrariâs chassis departmen ... Continue reading
Mobil Super Minor League Baseball Tour Hits the Road for ExxonMobil
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, is taking its new Mobil Super line of premium-quality motor oils on the road, offering baseball fans an exciting way to learn about Mobil Super products while enjoying Americaââ¬â¢s favorite pastime. ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Busch Nabbed For Speeding
May 25, 2011: According to AP, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was clocked by a North Carolina sheriff's deputy going 128 mph in a 45 mph zone and was cited for careless and reckless driving and speeding, a law enforcement spokesman said Tuesday. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped Busch's 2012 yellow Le ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2011 -- Policies that put cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars, trucks and SUVs on California's roads will drive consumer savings, spark job creation, and spur economic growth in the Golden State, according to a new study. The study, Driving California's Economy: How Fuel Economy and Emissions Stand ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- Gold Medal identifies the nation's leading corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace and employee lifestyles Award validates Company's commitment to the health and quality of life of employees and their families Third consecutive year and fourth in the past ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Greater Data to Fuel Motorists' Gas and Green Options
WASHINGTON--AAA supports today's announcement by the Obama administration unveiling the new model year 2013 fuel label that informs consumers about a vehicle's annual fuel costs/savings and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Leading up to todayââ¬â¢s announcement, AAA submitted comments supporting these consume ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Survey: Car Buyers Want Better Fuel Economy and Are Willing to Pay for It
YONKERS, N.Y., May 25, 2011 Car shoppers willing to compromise on price, amenities, and sizeââ¬âbut not safety YONKERS, N.Y., May 25, 2011 -- The tough economy and high gas prices are driving consumers to prioritize fuel economy with their next car purchase according to a new survey by the Consumer Reports ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - One Year Later Smith, Rondeau Tandem Making a Move
DENVER, May 25, 2011: Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway marks the one year anniversary when Pete Rondeau took over the crew chief role for driver Regan Smith and Furniture Row Racing. Without bias or argument, the Rondeau/Smith duo in one year, along with the entire Furniture Row team, have made a big ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - More Than Just a Race Weekend for Newman, U.S. Army Team
CONCORD, May 25, 2011: Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is not just another Sprint Cup race for U.S. Army driver Ryan Newman. The event is more than just being the longest of the season -- 400 laps, 600 miles. It is the annual race, contested on a patriotic weekend when the nation remembers its fallen ... Continue reading
Cruise Nights Return to Walter P. Chrysler Museum
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- Set the cruise calendar on automatic this summer with Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich. à The fun is slated for 5:30 ââ¬â 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27 and Aug. 10 and 24. The sixth annual series is presented b ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Yokohama Tire Corporation Names New President
FULLERTON, May 24, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced today that Yasushi Tanaka will be the companyâs new president and CEO, effective June 29. Tanaka succeeds Takao Oishi, who has been at the helm of YTC since April 2008. Tanaka, 52, comes to YTC from parent company The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's May 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call
PR Newswire May 25 DEARBORN, Mich., May 25 ââ¬â Ford Motor Company will release its May 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Wednesday, June 1, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the result ... Continue reading
GM Adding Two Shifts, 2,500 Jobs to Detroit-Hamtramck Plant
DETROIT, May 25, 2011 -- General Motors is adding two shifts and about 2,500 hourly and salaried jobs at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to build the new Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan and the next-generation Impala large sedan alongside the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera electric cars. GM on Wednesday announced ... Continue reading
Keep Up: Zero-Emissions Nissan LEAF Named Official Pace Car of BolderBOULDER 10K
DENVER, May 25, 2011 -- The 100 percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF will serve as the pace car for the 2011 BolderBOULDER running event on Memorial Day, May 30. As official and exclusive vehicle partner, Nissan is proud to offer cleaner air by bringing the "World Car of the Year" to the event, as Nissan shares ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2011 -- After more than seven million views online and the launch of their own clothing line, the style and flair of the music-loving hamsters from Kia Motors America's (KMA) award-winning Soul advertising campaign is hitting the streets with the arrival of the special edition 2011 Hamstarââ ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Earns top Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
ROLLE, Switzerland, May 25, 2011 -- - First 100% Electric Vehicle Ever Awarded Five Stars The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the 100% electric Nissan LEAF the highest level of car safety following its performance in the independent organization's stringent crash tests. The zero-emission v ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cc3779/turkey_autos_repor) has announced the addition of the "Turkey Autos Report Q2 2011" report to their offering. The Turkey Autos Report features the latest data and 5-year forecasts to end-2015 covering production, sales, imports and exports. ... Continue reading
Smartphone and its Apps to Exercise Significant Impact on the In-vehicle Infotainment Market
Smartphone and its Apps to Exercise Significant Impact on the In-vehicle Infotainment Market, Says Frost & Sullivan Future to Witness Emergence of Hybrid Infotainment Solutions LONDON â 25 May, 2011 â The North American in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) market will experience a rapid proliferation of smartphones ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Bodies - Campbell to Remain SCCA Pro Racing President
TOPEKA, May 24, 2011: SCCA Pro Racingâs Board of Directors announced today that its Chairman, Tom Campbell, will continue in his role of President through the remainder of 2011. Campbell took the role of Interim President in January, while a search was made for a full-time replacement. Tom Campbell, SCCA Pro Racin ... Continue reading
SONOMA, May 24, 2011: The 2nd annual Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival roars into Infineon Raceway, June 4-5, highlighted by 400 historic racecars gracing the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. From a 1915 Ford Racer to a 1991 Riley & Scott Trans-Am Camaro, nearly every marque produced and raced worldwide during the la ... Continue reading
IndyCar - U.S. Military To Be Honored On Indianapolis 500 Race Day
INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2011: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will continue its long-standing tradition of honoring the United States military during pre-race ceremonies for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29, and a first-time event after the race also will pay tribute. After the checkered flag fall ... Continue reading
NASCAR - Crew Member Suspended Due To Violation Of NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy
DAYTONA BEACH, May 24, 2011: Gary Frost, a crew member for the No. 31 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning bodyâs substance abuse policy. On May 23, Frost was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) an ... Continue reading
IndyCar - After Missing Indianapolis 500, AFS Racing Refocuses
Indianapolis, May 24, 2011: After missing out on the Indianapolis 500, AFS Racing owner Gary Peterson and his team are refocusing their efforts with the plan of being even more competitive this season. "As the owner of AFS Racing, I feel so sorry for the team, especially, (Raphael) Matos who I feel I let down," Peterso ... Continue reading
Volvo Penta's Plant in Vara is Carbon Neutral
Sweden--Regulatory News: The use of fossil fuel to power operations at the plant has been phased out and that feels really good. During the past few years, we have been focusing very heavily on measures designed to benefit the environment and this has produced resultsâ Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Since May, Volv ... Continue reading
Italian Carabinieri Support Rolls-Royce Procession On Lake Como
A dozen Rolls-Royce motor cars wafted through roads on Lake Como this week - thanks to some assistance from Italian motorcycle police. The Carabinieri were on hand to smooth a path for the procession, skillfully escorting the £4m line-up through winding streets and small villages. ... Continue reading
New Ford Focus Makes Euro Ncap History With Recognition For Advanced Safety Technologies
With the new Focus, Ford has become the first non-premium automaker to win two Euro NCAP Advanced rewards. ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Earns Top Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Programme) has awarded the 100% electric Nissan LEAF the highest five star car safety rating following its performance in the independent organisation's stringent crash tests. The Nissan LEAF is the first electric vehicle ever to earn this distinction. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 21/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
All New Kia Picanto: The Small Car, Grown Up
The new, second-generation Kia Picanto goes on sale in the UK on 17 June and sets out to prove that small cars can offer more of everything without ballooning in size and cost. ... Continue reading
Record Bonhams Auction At Aston Martin Works Service
On Saturday 21st May, Aston Martin Works Service hosted its 12th and most successful yet Bonhams Auction of Aston Martin sports cars and related automobilia. Again showing the strength of Aston Martin's brand and the continually growing demand for cars from throughout the marque's 97-year history, the sale generated al ... Continue reading
Free MOT Test For All Saab Owners
Iconic car manufacturer, Saab, is proud to offer its customers free membership to the Saab Service Club, a loyalty scheme that provides a host of exclusive benefits including free visual health checks and discounts on parts, servicing and Saab accessories. ... Continue reading
A Phone Call From Space For Chairman Montezemolo
Despite the pressing task of the preparations regarding the manoeuvre of re-entering earth's atmosphere and an agenda crowded with official appointments, before Paolo Nespoli will be back on earth, the Italian astronaut also found the time for a phone call to Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i45, Elantra And Genesis Top The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards 2011
The Hyundai i45 (known at Sonata in the U.S.), the all-new Elantra and the Genesis sedan have each topped their respective categories in the 2011 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation is participating in a project where electric cars can be charged without using a power socket or cable. ... Continue reading
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