42 percent of all consumers surveyed in a 2011 Maritz Research study say fuel economy is an "extremely important" new vehicle purchase driver up 13.5 percent versus a decade ago; Millennials rank its importance even higher and rate it most often as having the "greatest impact" on future vehicle purchases Fuel economy a ... Continue reading
Hertz Provides Rides for the People Who Make Up Wimbledon
With photo Hertz Continues 17 year partnership of Official Transport Provider at the Prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental brand,is again the official transport supplier for The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships for the 17th year in a row. Over the two weeks of the ... Continue reading
Electric Power Steering Software Upgrades Enhances Driver Safety
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced a range of advanced steering features which can be programmed within the software of an Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) system to assist the driver. Any number of the functions can be selected by vehicle manufacturers to help enhance driver safety or mitigate vehicle ... Continue reading
EPA Proposes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards, 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume
**EPA Proposes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards, 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency's Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). EPA continues to support greater use o ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Drive Sales of Smaller Vehicles
As the price of gas remains high, consumers are increasingly looking for more cost-effective and fuel-efficient vehicles, with compact cars rapidly gaining in demand. Researchers from GfK Custom Research North America's Automotive sector found that, while demand for compact cars is high, that same demand doesn't carry ... Continue reading
Armored Security Vehicles Get AxleTech Suspension Axle Systems
AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company, was recently awarded a contract from Textron Marine & Land Systems to produce independent suspension axle systems for the Medium Armored Security Vehicle (MASV) program. The award is for 240 vehicle sets of axles. The system is a customized variant of AxleTech's 4000 ... Continue reading
Michigan Roundtable to Discuss New Vehicle Registration System Includes Mike Gingell of Polk
Mike Gingell, vice president of corporate development at Polk, has been named to a new Business Roundtable developed by Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. The Roundtable includes a select group of Michigan business professionals appointed to help the Secretary of State's office operate more effectively and more ... Continue reading
EPA Extends Public Comment on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
In response to requests from members of Congress and to encourage additional public comment, EPA today extended the timeline for public input by 30 days on the proposed mercury and air toxics standards, an extension that will not alter the timeline for issuing the final standards in November 2011. "EPA will put these l ... Continue reading
Scott McKee Will Steer PR at Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) named Scott McKee director of public relations today, reporting to vice president of marketing & communications, Michael Sprague. ... Continue reading
Pete Selleck To Replace Richard Wilkerson at Michelin
Michelin North America Chairman and President Richard "Dick" Wilkerson will retire from his role by the end of this year, the Michelin Group announced today. Wilkerson will become chairman emeritus of Michelin North America upon his retirement. "Dick has demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout his career at Michel ... Continue reading
POWRi - 600cc Outlaw Micros Race For $10,000
MARION, June 21, 2011: An all-star field of drivers will race to win $10,000 for first place in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Seriesâ 66 Mike Phillips Memorial in a three-day event from Thursday to Saturday (June 23-25) at Southern Illinois Raceway. The $10,000 for taking Saturdayâs 40-lap feat ... Continue reading
2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro: First Drive Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
First Drive 2012 Audi Q5 hybrid quattro By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MALLORCA, Spain. June 20, 2011. The Q5 is Audi's first model that gets a hybrid drive line. But wait, I have to say: modern hybrid technology, since Audi introduced a hybrid system in 1989 on the Audi 100 Avant Duo Concept. ... Continue reading
Federal, County and City officials join company executives and UAW representatives State-of-the-art paint shop, part of an $850 million investment, to be completed by the end of 2012 Chrysler Group LLC celebrated the start of construction of a new, state-of-the-art paint shop at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sterlin ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Busch Seeks First Cup Road Course At Infineon
SONOMA, June 21, 2011: Shell-Pennzoil Dodge driver Kurt Busch enters this weekendâs Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway still in quest of his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup road course victory after 20 starts in road course competition to date. Busch says that he feels his Steve Addington-led Penske Racing â ... Continue reading
Coming Back to the U.S? AutoSource Can Help You Buy Your New Car
A unique distributor relationship with manufacturers allows International AutoSource (IAS) to offer expats moving to the U.S. factory-direct, invoice-based pricing. IAS is a manufacturer-authorized distributor that offers a factory-authorized buying program. This eliminates the "middleman" that exists with internet car ... Continue reading
Better In-Auto Entertainment from Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor kicked off the 2011 Freescale Technology Forum Americas in high energy fashion today by demonstrating one of the industryââ¬â¢s highest-performance quad-core applications processors. The forumââ¬â¢s opening keynote presentation featured a live demonstration presenting the m ... Continue reading
Registering A Car In Alabama? You Need Insurance
Gov. Robert Bentley signed into law last Tuesday legislation that will set up an Alabama car coverage verification database and will give police and other government officials online access to information regarding the coverage status of residents, according to Online Auto Insurance News. The new law will also make ver ... Continue reading
Telling The Chevrolet Volt Story Wins SAE An Award
A digital magazine telling the inside story of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's development, published by SAE International, has won the 2011 "Best of Internet" award at the 20th International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA). The IAMAs are an annual program to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive journ ... Continue reading
Using Cars in Motion to Generate Energy: One Company Has A Way
New Energy Technologies, Inc. , today announced an important next step towards commercialization of its MotionPower technology with plans to develop systems for storing and distributing electricity, generated from the motion of vehicles by the Company's patent-pending technology. ... Continue reading
Recycled Cardboard Packaging Helps Keep the 2012 Buick Verano Quiet
Federal-Mogul Corporation's innovative, environmentally-friendly QuietShield GRN insulation product that first debuted on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse also will be used by General Motors to help eliminate cabin noise in the new 2012 Buick Verano. Comprised of recycled cardboard packaging and other byproducts normally discar ... Continue reading
Grand Am GT Series - Jeff Segal Set For Road America Debut
ELKHART LAKE, June 21, 2011: Reigning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series GT Co-Champion Jeff Segal will make his first career race start at Road America this weekend, co-driving the No. 69 FXDD Mazda RX-8 GT with teammate and fellow titleist Emil Assentato in Saturdayâs Rolex Sports Car Series 250 driven by VISIT Fl ... Continue reading
Zipcar App Lets Members Search For and Reserve Cars
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the official launch of its Android mobile application with the removal of the public beta tag. With the introduction of its Android app, Zipcar is adding to its collection of mobile applications and services that work with members through all stage ... Continue reading
Auto Thefts Are Down Again For 2010
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported today that 2010 continued the trend of declining national vehicle thefts for the seventh consecutive year. While the top five hot spots for 2010 showed an increase in thefts over the previous year, the other areas on the top 10 list actually had fewer thefts. ... Continue reading
40 Cities Will Be Visited By Kia's Concerts
For the fourth consecutive year, Kia Motors America (KMA) will hit the road and visit more than 40 U.S. cities this summer as "Official Vehicle of the 2011 Vans Warped Tour." ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Kyle Busch Toyota/SaveMart 350k Advance
HUNTERSVILLE, June 21, 2011: While Kyle Busch is often a force to be reckoned with on the ovals each and every week in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, he feels some of the most fun he has on a racetrack all season long is on the seriesâ two road courses. For that very reason, Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&Mâs P ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Krohn Qualifies Fifth, Credited With Ninth-Place Finish
WEST ALLIS, June 21, 2011: The Belardi Auto Racing team did an amazing job to get Anders Krohnâs Liberty Engineering Racing Special No. 9 repaired and race-ready after a crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 27, but a rare mechanical problem forced him to retire in the early stages of the David Hobbs 100 Fi ... Continue reading
EV Range Anxiety? Turn off the Air, says the EPGAA
EPGAA, a glass industry association, says that Advanced Solar Control Glass can significantly reduce the need for air conditioning, extending EV range. The announcement was made in response to a prevalent theme heard while attending the Automotive News Green Car Conference, held in Detroit, Mich. on June 13 & 14, 2011. ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Mod - Second-round Hiccup Costs Team JEGS Troy Coughlin
BRISTOL, June 20, 2011: Staging a turbocharged Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series vehicle can be a delicate balancing act, and Team JEGS driver Troy Coughlin was on the unfortunate end of the balance beam during Sunday's second round of the NHRA Ford Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Coughlin li ... Continue reading
NHRA Funny Car - Tasca Walks Away With Confidence After Setting New Career Bests
Bristol, June 20, 2011: For Bob Tasca III, Sundayâs eliminations at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals pres. by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers felt a little like reading a fairy tale written for him, only to find out at the end of the book that the hero was someone else - at least this time. Tasca and the Motorc ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Tony Stewart Michigan Race Report
Brooklyn, June 20, 2011: For Tony Stewart and his No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala team, Sundayâs Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn was an exercise in patience and perseverance. Despite having an ill-handling racecar for the fi ... Continue reading
BTE Sportsman Drags - Recent Successes Vault Jeg Coughlin Jr. To Top Of Power Rankings
CARTERVILLE, June 20, 2011: As the 2011 Sportsman drag racing season nears its midway point, the BTE Power Rankings on ThisIsBracketRacing.com have seen a change at the top. As of the June 15 rankings, more than 600 sportsman competitors have earned points within the BTE Power Rankings and currently they are led by fiv ... Continue reading
CRA All-Stars Series - Rookie Cody Coughlin Has Best Race At Birch Run
BIRCH RUN, June 20, 2011: JEGS.com Late Model Stock Car racer Cody Coughlin earned a fifth-place finish Friday night in the Dixie 100 presented by JEGS.com at Dixie Motor Speedway, the best result of his rookie season in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Series. The former .25 Midget Heavy Mod class champion qualified second on t ... Continue reading
Team's New Ford Transit Is The Peak Of Perfection
The versatility of Ford's all-wheel-drive Transit Minibus is set to make life easier for the volunteers of the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team - and help for the many lost and injured people they assist every year in the Peak District. ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Mugen Press Kit And Images Now Available
The Honda CR-Z MUGEN press kit and UK images are now available to download from the Honda (UK) media website - www.hondauk-media.co.uk/cr-z ... Continue reading
New 99g/Km Audi A1 Cleans Up Even More Thoroughly
The price of progress in the Audi A1 1.6 TDI falls even further from this week as an even more fuel efficient version of the frugal premium sub-compact hatchback shrugs off road tax and the London congestion charge through a lower 99g/km CO2 output. Improved 74.3mpg economy potential, and unchanged OTR prices for the S ... Continue reading
Maserati Honours Juan Manuel Fangio On The 100th Anniversary Of His Birth
Maserati honours one of its favourite 'sons' by reminding motor racing fans around the world of what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio. ... Continue reading
Citroen Brings DS Style & Innovative Speed To Goodwood
On sale in the UK from 4 July, Citroen's new DS4 brings a unique blend of elegant coupe styling, 5-door versatility and a commanding raised stance to the market. ... Continue reading
BMW At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The fifth generation of the world's most successful performance saloon, the BMW M5, will be seen for the first time at The Goodwood Festival of Speed 1-3 July 2011. ... Continue reading
FIA Asia-Pacific - Dominant Proton Finishes One-Two In Latest Round
PROTON Motorsports dominated Rallye Nouvelle Caledonie, which finished in Noumea yesterday (Sunday). ... Continue reading
All-New Hyundai Elantra Named 'Best Value Price To Pump' By Cars.Com
Just ahead of its local launch at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show, Hyundai's all-new 2011 Elantra topped a list of five compact cars to win the Cars.com 'Best Value: Price to Pump' award ... Continue reading
Tread Carefully - VACC Urges Motorists To Check Their Tyres This Winter
VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, is reminding motorists to check their tyres. Underinflated or worn tyres are the most frequently found faults on a car. ... Continue reading
Jeep Launches Eagerly Anticipated Turbo Diesel Grand Cherokee
The multi-award winning 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available in Australia with a new 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine. The new engine is more powerful, more fuel efficient and produces lower emissions than its predecessor, while being able to tow up to 3,500kg ... Continue reading
Powerful, Fast, Fuel Efficient And Clean: The New Scirocco R - A Sports Car Without Compromises
The Scirocco R is finally on its way to Australia. It did not happen overnight but we did make it happen. The four-seat sports car is a dynamic performer as well as economical companion on the roads of everyday life. ... Continue reading
The Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid Supercar Gets Concept Car of the Year Award - VIDEO ENHANCED
The high-performance Jaguar C-X75 received top honors last night at the 10th annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards in Detroit, MI, where the stunning range extended supercar was named the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2011 in addition to receiving the Concept Car of the Year award. ... Continue reading
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