<b>Tire maker to go âgreenâ and feature a sustainable âliving wallâ display at Aug. 21 classic car celebration</b> FULLERTON, Aug. 18, 2011: For the seventh consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corporation is a major sponsor of the annual Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance. Yokohama is dubbed âth ... Continue reading
MINI Reveals Results of Electric Vehicle Trials +VIDEO
LONDON - August 18, 2011: Earlier this month, MINI (part of the BMW Group) presented the details of the UK's most in-depth electric vehicle consumer tests. Sixty-two With 62 members of the public and 76 pool users running the battery-powered hatchbacks over two six-month periods Understanding how electric cars are driv ... Continue reading
Aviation - China Denies It Has Seen Downed U.S. Helicopter
Bejing, August 18, 2011: Chinese defense officials are denying reports that Pakistan has given them access to the remains of an advanced helicopter used in the raid which resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. The helo went down during the raid, and was largely destroyed by the SEAL team before the mission was compl ... Continue reading
Aviation Business - NLRB Sued For Documents Concerning Boeing Lawsuit
Washington, August 18, 2011: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit has been filed by Judicial Watch against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The suit seeks records concerning the NLRB's decision to file a lawsuit against Seattle-based Boeing for opening a $750 million non-union assembly plant in North Cha ... Continue reading
CRA All-Stars - Rising Star Coughlin Ready To Take His Shot At Winchester
WINCHESTER, Aug. 18, 2011: Coming off a career-best finish, JEGS.com Chevrolet driver Cody Coughlin looks to build on his momentum in Saturday's Winchester 100 presented by JEGS.com at historic Winchester Speedway. The 100-lap race is the seventh event of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour presented by GM Performance Parts. T ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand to Host 'Simply More by FIAT,' an Outdoor Cinema Experience in Chicago
Afternoon activities include outdoor cafe, bocce ball, music and a drive-in movie experience Opportunity to reserve seating for double-feature movie in 2012 Fiat 500 and 500 Cabrio models via website http://Fiatusa.com/simplymore Fans can follow the 'Simply More by FIAT' experience via Facebook (www.Facebook.com/FIAT ... Continue reading
Glendora, August 18, 2011: As the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series approaches the halfway point of its inaugural season this Saturday, August 20th at Glen Helen Raceway, two dynamic new sponsors have joined the series in its mission to provide affordable grass roots racing at a regional level. Lee Perfect, series dir ... Continue reading
BASF Supports The Ford's Greener Vehicle Goal With Tailored Air Intake Manifold Resin
Underscoring its commitment to support The Ford Motor Company's North America greener vehicle goal, BASF is supplying a PA6 resin for select air intake manifold (AIM) programs that includes the addition of post consumer recycled resin to the traditionally prime base polyamide. ÂThis customized grade exclusive to North ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Giebler Wins TaG Senior Feature At SKUSA ProKart West Coast Shootout
BUTTONWILLOW, Aug. 18, 2011: Phil Giebler led all 20 laps en route to victory in the TaG Senior main event in the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge West Coast Shootout at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on Saturday (Aug. 13). The Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year from Huntington Beach, Calif., finished 2.239 seconds ahead ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - MIA Welcomes Talent Retention Solution
London, August 17, 2011: At present, the demand for skilled engineers far exceeds supply. The new Talent Retention Solution (TRS) will complement existing commercial recruitment activity by, initially, creating a talent pool of skilled defence employees who need redeployment, says the British Government. This is a free ... Continue reading
Global Launch of All-New 2012 Toyota Camry
Join us live via webcast as we introduce the completely redesigned 2012 Camry on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. This first-of-its-kind reveal for Toyota will include a presentation by Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, live from Hollywood, and a visit to the ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series - Expect The Unexpected Across The Border At Montreal
Montreal, August 17, 2011: n the four previous races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the 2.710-mile, 14-turn course set on the man-made Isle de Notre Dame just outside Montreal, bizarre and exciting finishes have become the norm. Last year, Boris Said edged Max Papis in a photo finish for his first series victory. The .0 ... Continue reading
MotoGP - Harley-Davidson XR1200 Racing At Red Bull Indianapolis GP
INDIANAPOLIS, August 17, 2011: Along with many familiar sights, fans can expect a host of new attractions when the fourth annual Red Bull Indianapolis GP rolls into town Aug. 26-28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The centerpiece of the weekend will be the world's best motorcycle riders, including Valentino Rossi, J ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Ready For Michigan
DENVER, Aug. 17, 2011: When it comes to promoting a sponsor or a cause, NASCAR Sprint Cup winner Regan Smith has the special knack to articulate a message without sounding scripted. The 27-year-old Smith will be wearing two hats this weekend at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), promoting the Furniture Row Racing t ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania's Drivers Have Price Guards on their Car Insurance Costs
Prices on everything seem to be going up clothes, groceries, utilities. In today's economy, that's tough on the wallet. But now drivers in Pennsylvania can keep one line item in their budget the same their car insurance. ... Continue reading
Navfree Spain: The GPS Navigation App That Gets More Accurate Every Month
With 2.8 million users globally and no 1 in navigation in 9 countries, Navfree today launches in Spain. Available from iTunes for iPhone and iPad, Navfree is completely free to download and any user can help to make it the most accurate GPS navigation system for Spain by updating the mapping where they live or work. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Saving Northwest Drivers are Motivated by Greenbacks, Not Being 'Green'
A recent poll from Northwest insurer PEMCO Insurance reveals that while a majority of drivers say they take steps to reduce the amount of gas they use, about eight out of 10 drivers in Washington and the greater Portland area say their fuel-efficiency practices are motivated by saving money, not the environment. ... Continue reading
Steve McClellan to Lead Goodyear North American Tire Business
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Stephen R. McClellan has been named president of the company's North American Tire business unit. McClellan will succeed Curt Andersson, who plans to pursue other professional interests. McClellan will continue to be responsible for North American Tire's consumer ... Continue reading
China Zenix Auto International Announces Memorandum of Understanding with SinoTruk
China Zenix Auto International Limited ("Zenix Auto"), the largest commercial vehicle wheel manufacturer in China in both the aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market by sales volume, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a strategic partnership with Si ... Continue reading
IIHS Report Names Red Light Safety Cameras as One of 7 Ways to Make Roads Safer
Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of seven safety measures including red light safety cameras that can cut traffic deaths significantly, but have not been widely implemented by every state. "It's no surprise the IIHS has found that red light safety cameras are a proven safety too ... Continue reading
Dow Corning Begins Monosilane Gas Production for Photovoltaics
Dow Corning has begun production of high-purity monosilane gas a key material used as an anti-reflective solar cell coating and as a feedstock for photovoltaics. "We have always said that we aim to be the material house for the solar industry." The gas is being manufactured in a state-of-the-art Dow Corning facility in ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Expert Mark Trostle to Head Roush Design Studio
Roush announced today that industry veteran D. Mark Trostle will head their automotive design team, based out of their state-of-the art Livonia, Michigan design studio. With over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, Trostle will apply his expertise and wealth of hands-on involvement to Roush's OEM studio ... Continue reading
The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit, co-hosted by SAE International and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides a forum in which all relevant individuals, organizations and agencies can contribute to the development of action plans regarding the codes and standards necessary to eff ... Continue reading
Ford driving simulator helps ensure the MyFord Touch interface will best fit the needs of drivers in the all-new Ford Focus Electric The simulator takes users on an 11-mile circuit through a variety of terrain that a typical drive might include hills, cities and flat land The new Ford Focus Electric includes a unique e ... Continue reading
Wireless Matrix To Provide GPS Tracking for 10th Annual 9/11 Ride
Wireless Matrix (TSX: WRX), a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking services, announced today that it will provide GPS tracking for the 10th annual America's 9/11 Ride, August 19-21. ... Continue reading
Virgin America, the award-winning airline that is reinventing travel, announces today that it has partnered with The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, to offer Virgin America's Elevate loyalty program members exclusive deals on Hertz rental cars wherever the airline flies. El ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: August New-Vehicle Retail Selling Rate Edges Up From July
New-vehicle retail sales for August have yet to spark a stronger recovery, but the selling pace continues to increase slowly from its low point in May, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. Retail Light-Ve ... Continue reading
ZScanning Helps Tier 1 Auto Supplier Navigate Today's Trickiest Engineering Challenges
As automobiles change, so do the demands on suppliers of parts -- right down to the rubber hoses that carry air into the engine, coolant to the radiator, and fluids to brakes and windshields. ... Continue reading
As a wave of new models from Chinese and Indian auto manufacturers, including BYD, Mahindra and Tata, are poised to debut in the United States in the coming months, researchers from GfK Automotive found that significant barriers exist for these automakers to gain market share among American consumers. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Fuel Tanks - Forecasts to 2026
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global market review of automotive fuel tanks - forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. Global market review of automotive fuel tanks - forecasts to 2026 This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the automotive fuel tanks sector, its supp ... Continue reading
For more than 15 years, Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, has helped approximately 50 million consumers experience convenience, comfort and peace-of-mind with the HomeLink Wireless Control System, the original vehicle-based c ... Continue reading
Red Bull Skoda Team Thinks Positive Ahead Of The German Rally
German asphalt after Finnish gravel - the Red Bull Skoda team is getting ready for the German Rally, and it is mainly the German crew, Hermann Gassner jun/Kathi Wustenhagen, who can't wait to appear on the track in the surroundings of Trier, wanting to finish high on their home ground. ... Continue reading
You and Your Car as Video Stars - Superchips Offers Petrolheads the Chance of a Lifetime!
Superchips Ltd, the world's leading aftermarket high performance ECU specialist, offers one lucky winner the chance to meet former BTCC champion Tim Harvey, enjoy passenger laps in a Porsche 911 GT3 and get their car remapped for free! ... Continue reading
Ssangyong To Reveal The Concept Xuv 1 In Frankfurt
The Concept XUV 1 has at its core the ideals of a moving communication space. SsangYong's designers set themselves the goal of creating a new automobile culture based on performance, safety and an awareness of the environment. ... Continue reading
Golden Celebrations For The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials
Land Rover's support for The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, from 1st to 4th September, will be unmissable this year with more than 60 vehicles supporting the event. Competition officials, fence judges, medical teams and competitors will benefit from Land Rover event vehicles which will also form part of the design o ... Continue reading
Kia Awarded Three Environmental Certificates By TÜV Nord
Kia Motors Corporation has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its three newest models. ... Continue reading
Zytek is exhibiting at the Low Carbon Vehicle event (Rockingham), September 7 & 8 ... Continue reading
Suzuki Redefines Entry Level Motoring
Suzuki Australia has redefined 'entry level motoring' with the release of the Swift GA automatic. ... Continue reading
The Audi Urban Concept - A Completely New Kind of Concept Car
Audi has released the first sketches of its brand new concept car to be unveiled at the upcoming International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Announces Further Growth in Vehicle Deliveries in July
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 2.95 (January-July 2010: 2.62) million vehicles to customers worldwide in the period January to July. This represents an increase of 12.5 percent on the comparable prior-year period. ... Continue reading
New Engine and 4X4 Drivetrain for Skoda Superb
Skoda is offering a compelling entry point to its award winning Superb range along with the versatility of a four-wheel drivetrain. With the addition of the new 103kW diesel engine, Skoda customers now have access to excellent fuel economy at an affordable price matched with off-road capabilities at their choosing. ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - TONY STEWART - Pure Motives In Pure Michigan 400
KANNAPOLIS, Aug. 17, 2011: Tony Stewart has won at least one race in each of his 12 previous years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the longest such streak among active drivers. And the pilot of the No. 14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala for Stewart-Haas Racing has been a part of the Chase for the Championship si ... Continue reading
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