2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest
2012 Fiat 500 Review and Roadtest, 2012 Fiat 500 sales are moving in the upward direction very quickly. Through the end of May 3,141 new 500s have been delivered to new owners in the United States. By year end there will be 130 Fiat "Studios" in 37 states around the U.S. Coincidental to my one week 500 test car drive, ... Continue reading
1934 Dymaxion Wonder-Car to Debut at Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance - VIDEO ENHANCED
Buckminster Fuller's creation looks like something from a Betty Boop cartoon LONDON - June 6, 2011: Two weeks before it is shown at Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Dymaxion - a spectacular vision of the motoring future from 1934 â will make its debut at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance, at Syon Park. From June ... Continue reading
More Than 1 Million Visitors to Porsche Museum - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Porsche Museum has passed the million visitor mark just two and a half years after opening. Since its opening on 31 January 2009, the Porsche Museum has provided more than 5,100 tours through the 5,600 m2 exhibition and hosted ten special exhibitions. Many celebrities from all over the world, including Jerry Seinfe ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Bodies - NASCAR Penalizes Richard Childress For Actions At Kansas Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, June 6, 2011: NASCAR has fined owner Richard Childress $150,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing â involved in an altercation in the garage area) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book. The violation occurred following the NAS ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Delivers Respectable Finish At Kansas
KANSAS CITY, June 6, 2011: Regan Smith finished 24th in Sunday's STP 400 Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway. Smith, who started 11th, fell back early in the 267-lap, 400-mile race, but eventually found grip and charged forward. He was running as high as 12th until a costly pit road miscue shoved his No. 78 Furniture Ro ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Tony Stewart Kansas Race Report
The driver of the No. 14 THE GLADES/Office Depot Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) led twice for 20 laps in the STP 400 and was in contention to win his 40th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and third at Kansas before a late-race pit stop for fuel jettisoned him to an eighth-place finish. âWe didnât ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Ryan Newman Kansas Race Report
Despite never quite getting a handle on his No. 39 Haas Automation Chevrolet in Sundayâs STP 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Ryan Newman and his Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) team never gave up and managed to salvage a top-15 finish. It was Newmanâs seventh top-15 of the 2011 ... Continue reading
Consumer Affairs - NHTSA Weekly Recalls - June 6, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V307 Manufacturer : ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. Make / Model Years : FORD / 2011 Subject : ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KITS NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V306 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2011 Subject : DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS NHTSA Campaign ID N ... Continue reading
JUPITER, June 5, 2011: Thousands of fans invaded the road course at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) this weekend for the first-ever Formula DRIFT Championship event at the south Florida track. Crowds were on their feet to watch the Top 32 drivers compete side-by-side in the tandem elimination rounds until one d ... Continue reading
Grand Am - Smooth Sahlen For SunTrust At The Glen
Watkins Glen, June 5, 2011: What a week itâs been for the No. 10 SunTrust Chevrolet Dallara team of Wayne Taylor Racing, which on Saturday scored its second dominating GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series victory from the pole since Monday behind its stellar driving duo of Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor. They led nine ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Michigan's Own Keselowski Wins At Kansas
Kansas City, June 5, 2011: With two laps to go, Brad Keselowski didnât even know he was in the lead. The Rochester Hills native held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win Sundayâs NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway, picking up his first win of the year. Keselowski led the final nine laps of the 267-lap STP 400 ... Continue reading
Historic Motorsports - Second Annual Historic Motorsports Festival Notes
Sonoma, June 5, 2011: Amanda McLaren is Honorary Starter for Historic F1 and Can-Am races at Second Annual Motorsports Festival With McLaren the featured marque at the Second Annual Motorsports Festival at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., Bruce McLaren's only child, daughter Amanda, was on hand to be the Honorary St ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - American Ethanol Hosts Huge Crowd To Support Bowyer at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, June 5, 2011: Local racing star Clint Bowyer had a special cheering section Sunday at Kansas Speedway in the STP 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event. Some 1,100 spectators from the American Ethanol industry gave the Emporia, Kan., racer a huge sendoff Sunday morning before the drop of the green flag, and Bo ... Continue reading
Sing Me a Song: Cast Your Vote in Honda's Sounds of Civic Competition
Voting opens today on the Honda Civic Facebook page for the Sounds of Civic competition. The creative songwriting competition encourages Facebook fans to submit and vote for original songs inspired by each of the five 2012 Civic models; the Sedan, Coupe, SI, HF or Hybrid. Using Honda's most iconic car as the muse, doze ... Continue reading
Cypresss CapSense Touch Sensing in Suzuki's MR Wagon
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. , the market leader in touch-sensing, today announced that the Clarion Co., Ltd. has chosen Cypress's CapSense touch-sensing solution to drive the touch panel featured in the dashboard of the Suzuki MR Wagon. The touch panel houses the main audio control and is used for volume control and ch ... Continue reading
Electric Super Car Will Start Within 2.9 Seconds
Leo Motors, Inc. announced that it will debut their electric super car at the end of 2011. Leo's electric super car project has been under way since 2006. Our goal is to make the new electric super car drive 0-60 miles per hour from the start within 2.9 seconds. ... Continue reading
2012 MINI Coupe First Look, First Drive Shortly
MINI Coupe indulges the keen driver with a level of agility unmatched in the small car segment,aerodynamic properties of the MINI Coupe are all focused on delivering optimum performance.MINI⦠it is the fastest-accelerating MINI ever and has the highest top speed. ... Continue reading
Bill Ford Speaks at JVS Strictly Business Luncheon
PR Newswire June 6 Bill Ford, Jr. , executive chairman, Ford Motor Company, will give the keynote speech at JVS's 14th annual Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn. During his keynote remarks, Ford will give answers to the questions he ... Continue reading
Cynthia J. Brinkley is now GM's VP of Global Human Resources
Cynthia (Cindy) J. Brinkley has been appointed GM Vice President, Global Human Resources, effective July 1, General Motors announced today. Brinkley joins GM from AT&T Inc., where she was senior vice president, talent development/chief diversity officer responsible for identifying and developing future leaders, company ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation announced today that President of Heavy Vehicle Products Group Mark Wallace will participate in the Deutsche Bank Securities 2011 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference on June 14, 2011. Mr. Wallace will present for approximately 35 minutes, beginning at 10 a.m. CDT, and discuss Dana ... Continue reading
Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels has signed an agreement renewing OSHA's partnership with Ford Motor Co., the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and Automotive Component Holdings LLC, and welcoming the Michigan ... Continue reading
MIDLAND, Mich. & ISTANBUL--The Dow Chemical Company , through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dow Europe GmbH, and Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A. today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to form a joint venture to manufacture and globally commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. This technology ... Continue reading
e+ Launch an Era of Electric Mobility in Poland with Alva Technologies & Polenergia
WARSAW, Poland--e+, a joint venture of Alva Technologies and Polenergia SA, has started the rollout of electric mobility infrastructure in Poland. e+ is the leader in electric mobility services in Poland. It acts as an integrator providing all necessary services required for electric car use. e+ is the first company ... Continue reading
AVnu Alliance Drives Automotive Technology with New Members
BEAVERTON, Ore.--AVnu Alliance, an industry forum dedicated to the advancement of the audio/video bridging (AVB) standards, is pleased to welcome three new promoter members from the automotive industry--Hyundai (Hyundai Motor), Renesas, and Texas Instruments. ... Continue reading
Ford Donates Vehicles to Disabled American Veterans
Through the generosity of the Ford Motor Company, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be able to transport more of America's wounded warriors who may otherwise go without needed medical care. Ford Motor Company is honored to support our disabled veterans by partnering with the DAV on many programs, including the ... Continue reading
Hertz Helps Londoners get on Their Electric Bikes in Car Rental Industry First
Hertz Provides Customers With the Chance to Explore London in the Summer on fun Ultra Motor Electric Bicycles Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental brand, has now become the first major car rental company to offer electric bicycles for rental, with the introduction of Ultra Motor electric bicycles to London ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Develops Lightweight Automotive Design Concepts with Industry and Research Partners
CAMISMA: Cooperative Project Uses Fiber-reinforced Composite Materials for Lighter, Fuel-efficient Vehicles Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, is developing an innovative lightweight automotive design concept with industry partners that will reduce vehicle weight and imp ... Continue reading
Arizona Gets An ECOtality Blink Commercial Charging Stations
ECOtality, a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today celebrated the company's Blink Electric Vehicle (EV) Pedestal Charging Station installations in the Phoenix metro area. Politicians, local stakeholders, EV drivers and company representatives gathered outside Monti's La Casa Vieja to c ... Continue reading
Blink Commercial EV Chargers Will Be Installed At Several Sears Locations
ECOtality a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that Sears Holdings will launch a pilot program with ECOtality to install Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select Sears retail locations as part of The EV Project. ... Continue reading
UK' s Confused.com Reveals the Unluckiest Make of Car
Confused.com has revealed the unluckiest make of car in the UK by looking at 12 months' worth of customers quotes and finding out which make and model had the highest accident rates. Top of the list was Honda's FR-V six-seater. 2,529 owners of this vehicle made 466 accident claims in the past five years. That's a claim ... Continue reading
MAMA SPRING RALLY We drive 'em all in Wisconsin This is the tenth year that the Chicago-based Midwest Automotive Media Association has organized their Spring Rally. . ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance with Pay as You Drive Program from Progressive
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with SnapshotSM, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive in ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless today announced the company will be showcasing 4G LTE Telematics technology in conjunction with several companies at the Telematics 2011 Conference on June 8-9 in Detroit in Booths 62-65. Telematics integrates telecommunications and information into vehicles as a means of providing functionality, such ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $130 Million, Add 25 Jobs in Warren, Mich.
General Motors will invest $130 million to build an enterprise data center at its Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich., adding 25 high-tech jobs and expanding and renovating a former administrative building. Design is under way on the renovation and construction, with the final phase scheduled for completion in 201 ... Continue reading
Seven of Top 10 Deadliest Days for Teens Drivers Occur During Summer Months
With deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents of teens to increase their focus on safety during the school-free months ahead. Summer is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and passengers with seven of the top 10 deadliest days of the year occu ... Continue reading
Management Changes at Mercedes-Benz Financial
President and CEO Franz Reiner to lead European Region and become Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Bank in Germany Peter Zieringer, Current Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Bank to lead Americas Region as President and CEO Peter Zieringer Appointed to Daimler Financial Services Board of Management Appointments Effective August 1, 20 ... Continue reading
iPad Apps for Subaru Outback, Forester and WRX/STI
Responding to the popularity of mobile browsing, Subaru of America, Inc. has announced new iPad applications based on its 2011 model digital brochures. The free apps allow consumers to explore the 2011 Subaru Outback, Forester and WRX/STI on the iPad interface, with 360-degree views, videos and interactive demonstratio ... Continue reading
Canadian Fuel Cells to Power German Autos
Daimler hydrogen fleet with fuel cells produced in Canada. Global engagement in this industry is steadily increasing. In Germany, initiatives like the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) already have the biggest automakers worldwide onboard. Both Toyota and Honda recently joined the likes of BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen, GM and ... Continue reading
Ford's 2011 Jim Clark Award For Record Breaker Richard Noble OBE
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has honoured land speed record breaker Richard Noble OBE with this year's Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Award. ... Continue reading
2011 Lincoln MKX AWD Review The American luxury car has been converging with its European counterpart in recent years, to better attract a new generation of customers. This has meant smaller cars, especially as SUVs and crossovers . So, for something a bit larger inside, does the newest iteration of the MKX crossover. ... Continue reading
First Test Dates For Caterham SP/300.R Announced
Caterham Cars has released the first series of dates on which racing drivers and trackday enthusiasts can get their hands on the new SP/300.R sports prototype. ... Continue reading
Fiat And UST Establish Exercise Price For Call Option
Fiat and the United States Department of Treasury ("UST") have agreed today that Fiat will pay US$ 500 million to purchase the 6% UST's ownership interest in Chrysler Group LLC, following Fiat's notice of exercise for the UST Call Option on May 27, 2011. ... Continue reading
Ford Adds New Fuel Saving 1.0-Litre Ecoboost Engine To Global Powertrain Line-Up
Ford is expanding its industry-leading range of fuel-efficient powertrains with the addition of an all-new 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder, developed in Europe - the smallest engine Ford has ever built. ... Continue reading
Sunday, 10th July 2011 National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
The first Beaulieu Simply Mazda event takes place on Sunday 10th July and promises to be a great day out, with all Mazda owners and car clubs invited to come to Beaulieu in their vehicle and become part of the event. All models are welcome, from the RX & B series to MX5 and the latest M2. ... Continue reading
Aggressive Power And Audi Ultra - The Audi R8 GT Spyder
Even lighter, even more powerful, even more captivating: The Audi R8 GT Spyder delivers breathtaking performance. The opentop flagship version of the high-performance sports car develops 412 kW and - thanks to Audi ultra - has trimmed a full 85 kilograms from an already low weight. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Helps Rescue Eyesight
The Honda Foundation and Burswood Honda have donated $10,937 to the Lions Eye Institute, to purchase vital equipment used for stem cell therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration. ... Continue reading
D-MAX Duo Go Far On Few Litres
D-MAX off-road rally aces Bruce Garland and Harry Suzuki recently used less than 2½ tankfuls to drive 3,452km from Melbourne to Cairns in an Isuzu D-MAX crew ute loaded with 260kg of camping gear. ... Continue reading
Ford MC Mondeo EcoBoost Pricing
Ford Australia today announced Manufacturer's List Pricing for the latest additions to the MC Mondeo range, which will be powered by the Ford Motor Company's patented high-efficiency EcoBoost engine technology. ... Continue reading
100 Percent Electric Nissan LEAF To Challenge Pikes Peak Hill Climb
A zero-emission Nissan LEAF will challenge convention on June 26 when it competes in the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord at the wheel. ... Continue reading
XV Concept Green Light For Australia
Australia will become only the second country to see Subaruâs exciting XV Concept compact sports utility vehicle, when it goes on show at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne on 1 July. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat CC: Unrivalled Sustainability, Style and Class
Volkswagen Group Australia merges elegance, sophistication and sustainability in one with the release of the Passat CC 125TDI with BlueMotion Technology. ... Continue reading
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