Redesigned Porsche 911 Carrera to Debut at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
The new Porsche 911 Carrera: Tradition meets modernity STUTTGART - August 26, 2011: At 48, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever: The completely redesigned generation of the sports car icon is stepping into the limelight with its flat, stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed details, yet f ... Continue reading
Optotraffic Successful in Reducing Speeding in Cheverly, MD
Optotraffic successfully accomplished its mission to support the Town of Cheverly in its efforts to reduce speeding on streets near schools. After a year of operations, Cheverly saw a reduction in citations from over 400 in the first month (July 2010) to an average of less than 1 per day in the last month (August 2011) ... Continue reading
SONOMA, CA - August 25, 2011: You are invited to watch Friday's live press conference from Infineon Raceway with IZOD IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick today at 4PM New York time, 1PM Los Angeles time. This press conference comes just one day after Patrick's announcement that she is moving to NASCAR full-time in 201 ... Continue reading
FALLS CHURCH, Aug. 26, 2011: Northrop Grumman Corporation executives Wes Bush, chairman, chief executive officer and president, and Jim Palmer, chief financial officer, will participate in the 21st Annual Morgan Stanley Aerospace & Defense Unplugged Conference on Aug. 30, 2011. The event will be webcast live beginning ... Continue reading
Sexy Green Electric Vehicle Showcase Has Tesla Roadster
Eden crackles with excitement over Tesla Roadster The Tesla Roadster is one of the stars of the show at the Sexy Green Electric Vehicle Showcase, taking place at the Eden Project until August 28. The event is a collaboration between Eden and Ecodrive, a Cornwall-based company promoting the use of electric vehicles, and ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. today announced that John Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present to the investment community at the following upcoming conferences: Fourth Annual Dahlman Rose & Company Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:45 a.m. (EDT) at ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Thunderhill Raceway Moves Forward With Plans For 2012 Racing Season
KYLE, August 25, 2011: As the 2011 racing season winds down over the next few weeks, Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is already making plans for the 2012 racing season. The 2012 stock car racing events will be scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, starting with the season opener on Saturday, March 3, 201 ... Continue reading
MotoGP - Red Bull Indianapolis GP Preview
EVENT: Red Bull Indianapolis GP WHERE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis. Circuit is 2.621 miles (4.218 km), with 16 turns. Race is 28 laps. WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 28. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - America's Car Museum Partners With McPherson College
TACOMA, Aug. 25, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) has established a partnership with McPherson College to promote both institutions and their work in automotive preservation and education. Through the alliance, ACM, set to open in June 2012, will provide vehicles and educational opportunities for McPh ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bowyer Putting Pressure On Stewart As The Bubble Boys Head To Bristol
Daytona, August 25, 2011: Bubbles can be pretty to behold but theyâre also fragile and subject to burst at any time. That said, being on the bubble isnât the place a race car driver wants to be. And thatâs where two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart finds himself heading to in Saturdayâs ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Clock Ticks Down To The Chase
Daytona, August 25, 2011: Only three races remain in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Seriesâ 26-race regular season, and little has been decided in terms of championship hopefuls. Hereâs what we know right now: Kyle Busch is locked into the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Thatâs it. Busch clinched a spot with his ... Continue reading
Carmakers' Rebound is Driving Jobs in U.S.
Honda Motor Co. is making $355 million of upgrades at plants in Ohio where it opened its first After a massive restructuring and several high-profile bankruptcies, a leaner, more aggressive auto industry is making a comeback, hiring workers and ramping up manufacturing plants, reports the Los Angeles Times. And it's no ... Continue reading
UPS Marks Birthday With Sustainability Report
UPS today kicked off its 105th year of service by ringing the bell to open trading on the New York Stock Exchange and honoring employees worldwide who serve the logistics needs of their customers and communities. The company also marked the recent publication of the latest edition of its annual Sustainability Report by ... Continue reading
BYD and Hertz Partner to Bring the First EV Rentals to China
BYD, the largest Chinese domestic auto brand and The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use car rental brand, today announced a strategic partnership to promote new energy applications to propel the development of the EV markets in China. In addition, as part of the partnership, Hertz will rent BYD's e6 ele ... Continue reading
Safe, Low-Mileage Drivers Can Save More, Faster with New Pay As You Drive Program from Progressive
More than a quarter of a million drivers have participated in a program to get personalized car insurance rates by sharing how, how much, and when they drive with Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insurance discount program, a form of insurance also known generically as usage-based insurance. Now, with Snapshot, ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) expands into the marine hybrid electric market through collaboration with ReGen Nautic USA, Inc. to develop multiple hybrid electric marine propulsion systems. ReGen Nautic is working with several marine original equipment manufacturers to provide these propulsion systems as ener ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Hybrid Gears Up for Fuel Economy Record Attempt +VIDEO
(SEOUL) August 26, 2011 -- Two motorists are preparing to drive a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records this week as they aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption (in a gasoline hybrid car) while driving through all 48 adjoining states of America. Taking on the epic 8,00 ... Continue reading
Ford Econetic Technologies Help E.ON UK Meet Its CO2 Targets
Home energy advisors working for E.ON will be driving new Ford Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi ECOnetic hatchbacks this summer, thanks to a new delivery of 340 cars. ... Continue reading
At auction for only the second time, the exceedingly rare original "Pink Panther" car is among the most singular-and spectacular-movie and television vehicles ever produced. ... Continue reading
Rebecca Lawman Appointed New Head of Marketing for Chevrolet UK
Chevrolet UK has appointed Rebecca Lawman as its new Marketing Manager, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Fiat Professional Launches New Doblo Work Up
The appeal of Fiat Professional's award-winning Doblò Cargo van range has just been broadened with a version never before introduced by a large volume manufacturer. ... Continue reading
Five Euro NCAP Stars for the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera
The Vauxhall/Opel Ampera has been awarded five stars by the independent consumer organisation Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). This means that the Ampera is the first electric vehicle from a European manufacturer suitable for everyday use to achieve this result ... Continue reading
Renault's Fleet Team Goes From Strength to Strength
Renault UK's fleet department is continuing to build on recent award and customer win successes with a reorganised team structure to enable it to meet the challenges as part of the brand's 'Drive the Change 2016' strategy. ... Continue reading
Seat Unveils Fresh New Look for Executive Class Exeo
Seat'S much-admired executive class Exeo saloon and ST estate range is getting a new look, and some important new engineering upgrades. ... Continue reading
Bentley Room at Mosimann's - A Fresh Face When Dining in Style
The Bentley Room at Mosimann's, the renowned private London dining club, has been updated with a new dash of Bentley decor and detailing. ... Continue reading
'Sports Train' Pulls Into World of Top Gear
The actual TGV12 'sports train' from the latest series of the popular TV motoring programme has just pulled into the World of Top Gear Exhibition at Beaulieu. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i40 Awarded Maximum Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
The all-new Hyundai i40 has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The results of the rigorous test process mark out the i40 as one of the safest vehicles in the D-segment. ... Continue reading
Affordability Reigns at Renault as Pzaz Lines Up Next to I-Music
It has come up trumps again with the introduction of its two latest limited editions, entry-level Pzaz, and the ever-popular I-Music, with prices starting at £6,795. ... Continue reading
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