New Crash Tests from IIHS: Small Cars Improve and Top Performers also are Fuel Sippers
Six of 13 small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award, and none earn a poor rating in any of 4 tests. This is a turnaround from a few years ago when small cars struggled to earn top safety ratings. The new tests include hybrids and gasoline-only models that ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Crews Feeling Need For Speed, Big Prize In IZOD Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011: The fastest pit crews in the Indianapolis 500 will compete for a $50,000 first prize in the IZOD Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge during Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Competition among 12 teams starts at 1:30 p.m. on pit lane at IMS. Four rounds of act ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Race Day Shuttle Service Available And More
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011: Roundtrip Race Day bus shuttle service is available for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29 at four convenient locations, including three in downtown Indianapolis and one at Indianapolis International Airport. Tickets are $24 per person for one-way or round-trip service. ... Continue reading
Buick and 'Lacrosse the Nations' to Feed Kids in Need
DETROIT, May 26, 2011 -- Buick, the fastest-growing major automotive brand in the United States, is set to net meals for kids in need at the 2011 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships in Baltimore this weekend. For each participant in the Buick LaCrosse Challenge at the tournament's NCAA Fan Zone on Saturday through Monday ... Continue reading
STOCKTON, Calif.--Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that it will use a $3.9 million grant from the California Energy Commission to expand and modernize its primary U.S. manufacturing facility. The electric vehicle modernization grant will provide funding to develop a manufacturing line that will lower pro ... Continue reading
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 26, 2011 -- Nissan North America Inc. announced it will offer the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program to members of the U.S. military. Through this special offer, eligible individuals will be able to purchase or lease a Nissan or Infiniti vehicle at or below dealer invoice. The offer is extended to all ... Continue reading
Contential Tire Challenge - Kinetic BMW Seeking Top 10 Result Again
Buford, May 26, 2011: After finishing sixth at Virginia International Raceway, the best finish of the season for the Kinetic Motorsports #33 BMW M3 E92, drivers Jade Buford and Bryan Sellers are eager to get back to racing at a track they think will be good for their car. The pair will take on the Memorial Day Classic ... Continue reading
Elite Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac Dealers Earn GM Kudos
DETROIT, May 26, 2011 -- The "best-of-the-best" Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers were honored Wednesday evening at the General Motors 2010 Dealer of the Year Award ceremony. The program honors the top 2 percent of GM dealers throughout the country for exceptional performance in sales, service and customer sat ... Continue reading
New Window Stickers - EPA, DOT Unveil the Next Generation of Fuel Economy Label
New fuel economy labels provide more comprehensive fuel efficiency information, including estimated annual fuel costs, savings, as well as information on each vehicle's environmental impact. Starting with model year 2013, the improved fuel economy labels will be required to be affixed to all new passenger cars and truc ... Continue reading
DriveCam, Inc. Announces MV Transportation Renews 5,000 Vehicle Fleet Contract
SAN DIEGO--DriveCam, Inc., a global Driver Risk Management Company, today announced that MV Transportation, Inc. has extended its full-fleet contract for three additional years. This renewal is a result of the ROI achieved, along with the program support DriveCam provides to help run a successful program for collision ... Continue reading
Roll Up Those Windows: 10 Tips Could Save You $100 a Month at the Pump
A few tips to save you money. DETROIT, May 26, 2011 -- With Americans paying an average of $1 more per gallon of gasoline than a year ago, many drivers are looking for ways to improve their fuel economy during the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer driving season. To demonstrate 10 common mistakes ... Continue reading
Ford to Host 2011 Investor Day
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, 2011 -- On Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Ford Motor Company will hold its Investor Day in New York. The briefing will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT for members of the investment community. The event will include presentations along with question and answer sessions. Senior management in attendance ... Continue reading
Extreme Testing Verifies Top Quality for Camaro Convertible
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011 -- When the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible sets the pace for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, it will showcase a top built to last a lifetime, operate worry-free and maintain the appearance of its Coupe sibling. To assure long-term durability, the convertible top underwent extensive testi ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Challenge - Kinetic And Kia Looking For Continued Success At Lime Rock
Burford, May 26, 2011: After a bittersweet race weekend at Virginia International Raceway, the Kinetic Motorsports and Kia Motors America team is hopeful for a good result for both cars at Lime Rock Park. At VIR the #12 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup produced its best finish of the season in eighth place and the #10 car ... Continue reading
Auto Lenders Financing More Subprime Consumers in Q1, According to Experian Automotive
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 26, 2011 -- Experian Automotive today announced findings from its quarterly analysis of the automotive credit industry. The latest report shows that the share of loans to credit-challenged new vehicle shoppers grew by 11.1 percent in Q1 2011 compared with Q1 2010. Share of loans to nonprime custom ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $331 Million, Add 110 Jobs in Arlington, Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 26, 2011 -- General Motors will add 110 jobs and invest $331 million to purchase tooling and equipment and expand the Arlington Assembly Plant to make future Chevrolet Tahoes, Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades. "This investment will allow us to continue building award-winning full-size ... Continue reading
Safe and Fuel Efficient 2011 Hyundai Elantra Earns IIHS "TOP SAFETY PICK"
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 26, 2011 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2011 Hyundai Elantra a "TOP SAFETY PICK"ââ¬â achieving the highest rating of "Good" in all crash test categories including front, side, rollover and rear crash protection. Additionally, in order to be ... Continue reading
Ford Provides $50,000 to Help Missouri Tornado Victims, and Ford Employees Step In
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company Fund is contributing an additional $50,000 to Feeding America in support of tornado victims in Joplin, Mo. The Fund donated $50,000 to this organization earlier this month for disaster relief in southern states hit by tornadoes and floods Employees from the Ford Kansa ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Tony Stewart Charlotte Advance
KANNAPOLIS, May 26, 2011: For Indiana native Tony Stewart, one event on Memorial Day weekend used to trump all others â the Indianapolis 500. But after more than 30 years of racing competitively â 13 of which have been spent in the elite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series â the Greatest Spectacle in Racing has, be ... Continue reading
Allstate Wants Drivers to See Yellow, Then "LOOK" for Motorcyclists on the Road
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 26, 2011 -- Twenty-five cities are getting new traffic signs designed to bring awareness to motorcyclists on the road, thanks to Allstate. The insurer will place cautionary signs at intersections in 25 major metropolitan areas to prompt drivers to look out for riders at intersections. An average o ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Phil Giebler Racing's Daughters 9th, 18th In Junior features At Rotax Pan American
NORTH LIBERTY, May 26, 2011: Phil Giebler Racingâs Mason Daughters finished ninth Sunday and 18th Saturday in the Rotax Junior feature races at the Rotax Pan American Challenge at Michiana Raceway Park. âWe had some good runs and showed a lot of potential,â� Giebler said. âThe weather came into ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Monaco Mercedes/Petronas GP Practice Report
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished today's practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix around the streets of Monte Carlo in third and seventh places respectively. The team's focus today was on set-up development and comparisons of the soft and super soft Pirelli tyre compounds Mic ... Continue reading
Grand Am - Lime Rock Sun Trust Preview
LAKEVILLE, May 26, 2011: It was all in a dayâs work when Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor drove their No. 10 SunTrust Chevrolet Dallara of Wayne Taylor Racing to a dominating victory in the inaugural Memorial Day Classic for GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototypes at scenic Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, C ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Tagliani Indy Preview
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011: On May 29, 2011, during the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Alex Tagliani will look to join three exclusive clubs. First, heâd like to become the 68th driver to win the âGreatest Spectacle in Racingâ� and join legends named Foyt, Andretti, Mears and a host o ... Continue reading
PLAINVILLE, Conn.--Luis RamÃÂrez, CEO of GE Energy Industrial Solutions today joins Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy and GE employees to unveil the GE Electric Vehicle (EV) Solar Carport in Plainville, Conn. The GE EV Solar Carport Project, one of the most expansive undertakings of its type in North America, us ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Calderon Readies For Night before the 500
Noblesville, May 26, 2011: Tatiana Calderon, North Americaâs top female junior formula car driver, heads to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in the STAR Mazda Night Before the 500 race at Lucas Oil Raceway, all part of the Indy 500 week long celebrations. The 18-year-old resident of Bogotá, Columbia is coming o ... Continue reading
NASCAR Teams - Roush Fenway Off To Fastest Start Since 2005
CONCORD, May 25, 2011: Roush Fenway Racingâs seven combined NASCAR wins in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series to start 2011 is the teamâs best total since starting the season with 11 wins in 2005. Only twice in the teamâs 24-year NASCAR history has Roush Fenway started the season with more wins before ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stenhouse Jr. to Fill in for Bayne
CONCORD, May 25, 2011: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., will fill in for Trevor Bayne in the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford in this Sundayâs Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The race will mark the Sprint Cup debut for the 2010 Nationwide Series rookie of the year, who won his first Nationwide Series race last wee ... Continue reading
Gumout Super Challenge - Murray Earns First Win At New Jersey
EAST RUTHERFORD, May 25, 2011: Matt Murray, from Westport, Conn., took his first Gumout Super Challenge win of his Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo career last weekend, coming from behind in the final round to snag the honor. Murray was topped 223 competitors in the shadow of New Meadowlands Stadium, site of the 2014 Super B ... Continue reading
Late Model - Cody Coughlin Coming Home To Columbus Motor Speedway
DELAWARE, May 25, 2011: Late Model Stock Car racer Cody Coughlin returns to the friendly confines of Columbus Motor Speedway Saturday for the second race of the 2011 JEGS/CRA Allstars Series. The 100-lap race around the one-third-mile oval is actually the third on the schedule for the brand-new tour, but after a rainou ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne To Return At Chicagoland
CONCORD, May 25, 2011: Trevor Bayne will make his NASCAR return next week in the Nationwide Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. As a precautionary measure, Roush Fenway Racing and Wood Brothers Racing have decided to withhold Bayne from NASCAR competition this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but subject to any un ... Continue reading
All-New 2012 Volkswagen Passat Starts at Less Than $20,000
HERNDON, Va., May 26, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the all-new 2012 Passat, a vehicle that brings new standards to the highly competitive midsize segment, with a starting MSRP of $19,995. The 2012 Passat offers exceptional features and premium options in three powertrains and a variet ... Continue reading
Zipcar Provides Smart Solution for Today's Graduates on the Move
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2011 -- Those in need of a great gift for the graduate in their life can turn to Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, to give recent grads the gift of "wheels when they want them." Zipcar, a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to car ownership, has locations in 14 ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Study: Nearly 1 in 5 American Drivers Unfit for the Road
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 26, 2011 -- Today, the 2011 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test results revealed that nearly 1 in 5 drivers on the road today cannot meet the basic requirements to get a driver's license, meaning that 36.9 million American drivers ââ¬â roughly 18 percent ââ¬â would not ... Continue reading
Auto Alliance Statement on "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 -- Statement from Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers on National "Click It or Ticket" Campaign, attributable to Alliance Vice President of Federal Affairs Shane Karr: "Safety belts are still the most effective and important safety equipment in any vehicle, and we support efforts to increase t ... Continue reading
Honda North American Production to Reach 100% in August for Most Models
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today announced plans for the accelerated recovery of auto production in North America following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Honda will increase production volume at its North American automobile plants to a rate of 100 percent of the original production plan in August, for all ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Autoliv for Strong Performance in 2010
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âThis is the first time for our Electronics Division to be recognized as one of the best suppliers to Ford world-wide, which is very encouraging in our strategy to become the global leader in restraint electronics and active safetyâ Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the global leader i ... Continue reading
Compare EPA MPG Estimates With Real World Owner Shared MPG
FYI: Rank cars and trucks by MPG FYI: Find Your Exact Fuel Costs For 1997-2011 Vehicles Fuel Economy.Gov is a U.S. government web site that has created very useful tools and collected useful and surprising MPG data. Below you will find comparisons of the EPA estimated MPG compared to the MPG of drivers like you. In thi ... Continue reading
Are We There Yet? Go Farther on Your Family Vacation With Clean Diesel Cars
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 -- Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement regarding fuel efficiency and America's travel options for the 2011 Memorial Day Weekend: "Whether headed to the beach, lake or Mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new ge ... Continue reading
World's Largest Car Seat Manufacturer Partners with Leaders in Racing Technology
COLUMBUS, Ind., May 26, 2011 -- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX; DII.A; DII.B) and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Bald Spot Sports (BSS) a leading company in the world of professional car rac ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, 2011 -- The 2012 Ford Focus joins a list of 11 other Ford vehicles that have previously earned the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Sales of the new Focus were up 22 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago Awards highlight impressive safety ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 26, 2011 -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2011 Nissan Juke a "Top Safety Pick" rating. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute's highest rating of "Good" in front, rear and side impact protection as well as being equipped with electronic stability ... Continue reading
The Beaulieu Arena was turned into a sea of red for the first Simply Italian event, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum on May 22nd with over 200 Italian cars and bikes on display in the Arena and surrounding parkland. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Officially Debuts In India
Starting from today all the Ferrari enthusiasts and clients in India can count on the official presence of Ferrari in the country, 58th market of the Prancing Horse, as the first dealership in the heart of New Delhi opens its doors. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors In The UK Supports Mayor's 'Source London'Electric Charging Point Programme
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are today delighted to support the launch of the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson's scheme to implement electric charging points across London. ... Continue reading
The Lancia Ypsilon is a Gem of a Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
TURIN - May 26, 2011: The Geneva Motor Show was the setting of the world premiere of the new Lancia Ypsilon, a âsmall flagshipâ that in just 3.84 metres packs the best of Italian style, innovation and eco-friendliness. For the first time it is proposed in a 5-door version designed to offer even greater conven ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Drivers In London Can Power Up For Free
Charging a Nissan LEAF in London has become simpler and cheaper with the launch of the Source London charging network. To mark the start of the initiative, Nissan is providing LEAF owners across the capital with access to the charging points for free. ... Continue reading
Technology To Jazz Up Your Daily Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
The updated Honda Jazz has more technology features and sportier styling, offering a roomy on-road oasis that you won't expect from a small car. ... Continue reading
Audi Racing Star Allan McNish Gets Animated About Le Mans In 3D
The incredible feats of physical and mechanical endurance behind Audi's decade-long dominance of the world-famous Le Mans 24-hour race have been brought vividly to life in a spectacular 3D film narrated by British racer Allan McNish. ... Continue reading
The UK's Popular Mazda3 Reaches Three Million Units Produced Globally
Mazda customers' compact family car of choice, the Mazda3, has reached three million cumulative production units on 26 April 2011, declared Mazda Motor Corporation. This milestone was achieved in just seven years and 10 months since production of the first-generation model commenced, making the Mazda3 the fastest-selli ... Continue reading
New Swift DDiS - The Compact Stylish Supermini With Very Compact Running Costs
Suzuki is pleased to announce the addition of the low emissions 1.3-litre DDiS model to the recently launched Swift range. Available in all 148 Suzuki dealerships from June 1, the Swift DDiS uses a new 75PS 1.3-litre engine, offers low emissions of 109g/km with combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, giving an estimated ... Continue reading
Mazda3 Global Production Reaches Three Million Units
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production of the Mazda3 reached three million units1 on April 26, 2011. This milestone was achieved just seven years and ten months after production of the first-generation model commenced, making the Mazda3 the fastest-selling model in Mazda's current lineup of pa ... Continue reading
The Monaco Grand Prix From A Tyre Point Of View
Pirelli brings another splash of colour to Monte Carlo's famous harbour this weekend with the debut of the new supersoft tyres, known as the PZero Red. These tyres are designed to be ideally suited to the tight and twisty streets of the Principality, with the drivers having their first chance to try out the new rubber ... Continue reading
Audi Wins Honors At The 2011 Michelin Challenge Bibendum
"Clean, safe, connected" was the motto for the eleventh Michelin Challenge Bibendum held in Berlin from May 18 - 22. In keeping with this motto Audi showcased several technologies and products ... Continue reading
Aussie Muscle Cars Shine At Shannons Winter Sale
A 1971 Falcon XY GT owned by the same family since almost new was the top-selling vehicle in Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on Monday May 23, bringing $90,000 after being offered with no reserve. ... Continue reading
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