BRABUS, the highly acclaimed independent automobile tuner, has unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show press days two all new luxury performance cars both powered by Protean Driveâ⢠in-wheel motors. The first BRABUS EV sedan, called the "High-performance Four-wheel-drive Full Electric Car," is based on the Mer ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Sheds its Disguise at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Honda has launched the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment, the heart of the European Car market. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. ... Continue reading
The New Bentley Continental GTC +VIDEO
Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley's design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality. ... Continue reading
Toyota North American Production Back to 100 Percent
Recovery from March Earthquake and Tsunami beats initial expectations TORRANCE, CA - September 13, 2011: Addressing the Los Angeles Motor Press Guild at the Toyota U.S.A. Automobile Museum, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Executive Vice President Steve St. Angelo today confirmed that Toyotaâs North Americ ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Schumacher Should Have Received A Penalty In Monza
Noblesville, Sept. 13, 2011: Derek Daly who was an FIA Steward at the Italian Grand Prix this past weekend thinks that Michael Schumacher should have been penalized for his blocking of Lewis Hamilton. Schumacher's aggressive defensive style of driving is expected but while the FIA did warn him in the early stages of hi ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Model Range at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
The Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder, Audi R8 GT and Audi R8 GT Spyder FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: The R8, the high-performance sports car from Audi, is a high-tech work of art with the formidable power of its engines, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and its lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) body made of aluminum. Th ... Continue reading
TE Connectivity Joins Avnet Express' Drive for Innovation Program
Avnet Express and UBM Electronics, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced that TE Connectivity , formerly Tyco Electronics, has joined the Drive for Innovation, a multi-faceted campaign celebrating innovation in ... Continue reading
TRW Highlights 'Safety For Everyone'
Hall 8, Stand F20 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is demonstrating its commitment to 'the safety everyone deserves' at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), International Motorshow, in Frankfurt, Germany, which opens today. The Company is highlighting a number of new technology innovations with an em ... Continue reading
Novelis Chosen as Supplier of Aluminum Sheet for All-New Range Rover Evoque
Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the sole supplier of aluminum sheet for the all-new Range Rover Evoque, the lightest and most fuel-efficient Range Rover model ever. The first Evoque rolled off the assembly line in Liverpool on July 4. The Evoque features an aluminum hood, roof and structural parts ... Continue reading
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that it exhibited its F150 Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) pickup truck at the CleanTech OC 2011 Conference and Expo in Irvine, California, on September 12, 2011. The Quantum Ford F150 PHEV is powered by Quantum's "F-Drive" parallel hybrid drive system develope ... Continue reading
Vehicle Demonstrates Innovation in Seating, Electronics, Interiors and Batteries
Johnson Controls' ie:3 concept car makes its European debut Cross reference: Johnson Controls today showcased its ie:3 concept car for the first time in Europe at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. The ie:3, which refers to "inspired efficiency," combines the latest technology in the areas of ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Andretti Autosports Team Preview Comments
SAGE KARAM, #88 TEAM MAZDASPEED/COMFORT REVOLUTION CAR "As a MAZDASPEED Scholarship driver, doing well at Mazda Raceway would be special for both me and the program. With five top-five finishes in seven of the ten races this year, I have an excellent chance to secure the Rookie of the Year honor and even finish as high ... Continue reading
Pro Mod - Coughlin And JEGS Team Gaining Ground On New Racecar
Pro Mod star C CHARLOTTE, Sept. 13, 2011: Troy Coughlin and the JEGS.com Pro Mod team are anxious to continue their learning curve with their new racecar at this weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts Nationals at zMax Dragway. Coughlin unveiled the Jerry Bickel-built '68 Camaro at Indianapolis in the most recent race, and he q ... Continue reading
MaximTrak Certified for Integration with Reynolds and Reynolds ERA Dealer Management System
MaximTrak Technologies, a leading systems developer for the retail automotive, motorcycle and powersports finance and insurance industry (F&I), today announced that it has been certified for integration with the Reynolds and Reynolds ERA Dealer Management System (DMS) through the Reynolds Certified Interface (RCI) Prog ... Continue reading
NASA - Gleason Flies Through Field But Denied Victory
LEXINGTON, Sept. 12, 2011: Kevin Gleason turned in a spectacular drive from 18th to first in the Spec Miata finale at the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) National Championships presented by Toyo Tires Saturday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The event turned out to be a character builder rather than a victory ... Continue reading
SCUDERI Engine Reaches 65 MPG in Lab Tests
Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of "high economy" vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 65 miles per U.S. gallon (77 UK mpg or 3.7 liters p ... Continue reading
Recargo, Inc., developer of mobile applications for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and connected cars, today announced that it has added automatic charging station location and availability status updates to the Recargo mobile app and website from Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network. Using Coulomb's open Charg ... Continue reading
Digital Magazines New Showroom for Auto Advertisers
Automotive marketers have traditionally relied on magazine advertising to successfully build awareness for their models and drive consumers to their dealerships. Today, a new auto showroom is open for business -- the interactive screens of digital magazines and it is proving to be an effective way to target potential c ... Continue reading
POWRi - Loyet Faces Crucial Races At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Sept. 12, 2011: Brad Loyet trails Nick Knepper by 50 points in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series heading into events Friday (Sept. 16) at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway and Saturday (Sept. 17) in the Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Ill. Itâs a crucial weekend in the cha ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Jeg Coughlin Jr. Big Winner For Team JEGS At No Problem Raceway
BELLE ROSE, Sept. 13, 2011: Five-time champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. led his team's efforts at the third annual Moser Engineering Great American $50,000 Bracket Race by winning Saturday's American Race Cars Shootout. Coughlin's nephew Troy Coughlin Jr. (T.J.) also ran well over the weekend, as did Jeg's new bride ... Continue reading
SCORE Off Road - Yokohama's Steele Family Pick Up Divisional Wins At San Felipe
FULLERTON, Sept. 12, 2011: It was an exceptional day for the Steele family and Yokohama Tire Corporation at the Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions, September 10, in San Felipe, Baja, California, Mexico. Husband and wife team Cameron and Heidi Steele put on a show with Yokohamaâs Geolandar® tires. He ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Crafton Preview
GOING NUTS: Matt Crafton rolls into the Windy City in the No. 88 Menards/Fisher Nuts Chevrolet Silverado in the first of two appearances for Fisher Nuts in 2011. Fisher Nuts will also grace the hood of the No. 88 in the penultimate race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. THIRD TIME'S A CHARM: Crafton has two starts ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Sept. 12, 2011: Talladega Superspeedway is currently accepting applications for Fan Advisory Network (FAN) members. The TSS FAN was established in 2010 to gain insight on race fan interactions with the track, from the ticket buying process all the way through the exit procedures after a race. Race fans that ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Spet. 12, 2011: Talladega Superspeedway announced today that the 2012 Aaronâs Dream Weekend returns to a traditional place on the calendar; May 4-6. The 2012 Talladega 500 Weekend also moves up on the calendar to October 5-7. Talladega historically held a race in May from 1971 through 1994. The shift in ... Continue reading
KUKA Systems launches ground-breaking application systems to build better cars
KUKA Systems, a world leader in assembly line innovation, has unveiled two automated application technologies that will benefit automobile manufacturers as well as the environment. The two technologies were developed in-house with the encouragement of a European-based, global automobile manufacturer that has signed on ... Continue reading
TomTom and Renault launch their first electric vehicle's in-dash navigation system
At the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow TomTom and Renault today, launch their first in-dash navigation system, specifically designed for electric vehicles and standard fitted on the Fluence Z.E. The Carminat TomTom Z.E. LIVE receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the av ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces the Extension of Its On-Street Parking Pilot Program With the City of Los Angeles
DATE: September 13, 2011 WHAT: On August 17, 2011, the Los Angeles City Council voted to extend Zipcar's on-street parking pilot program in Hollywood, Westwood and the areas around the University of Southern California (University Park) until Sept. 14, 2012. Â Currently, Zipcar has 100 cars in the greater LA area. ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands in Active Safety
"We are combining two of the global leaders for best-in-class radar systems" Acquisition strengthens position in automotive radar technologies In response to the fast growing market for radar-based active safety systems, Autoliv Inc.--the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- today announced that it has sign ... Continue reading
New iPhone App from BISNAR | CHASE Helps Car Accident Victims
A new iPhone app has launched to help victims in the traumatic moments following a car accident. Created by accident experts BISNAR | CHASE (BestAttorney.com) and the American Lawyer Academy, Car Accident SideKick is a free application that provides victims with an emergency checklist and on-the-scene car accident tool ... Continue reading
Cummins Shares Long-Term Growth Prospects with Investment Community
Senior leaders of Cummins Inc. today demonstrated their confidence in the Company's future by sharing new long-term targets for revenue growth and profitability. Despite the current uncertainty surrounding the strength of economic growth in some regions of the world, 2011 will be a record year for Cummins. ... Continue reading
What Moves us Today and Tomorrow - Mercedes-Benz at IAA 2011
Six world premieres for the inventor of the automobile Cross reference: How the car is driving into the future following its 125th birthday is demonstrated today by Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Under the motto "Mercedes Next", the inventor of the automobile is presenting no less than si ... Continue reading
Ford is accelerating its new global performance strategy at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with the debut of the production version of the all-new Ford Focus ST and a concept for a future Fiesta ST Ford ST (Sport Technologies) models will share the same DNA around the world, offering outstanding performance, harmonious ... Continue reading
TomTom to Roll out Navigation Product into the New Mazda CX-5
At the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow TomTom today announces that it will provide the latest Mazda model, the all-new compact crossover SUV CX-5, with its new line-fitted connected navigation solution. The system is seamlessly integrated in the dashboard offering LIVE Services including HD Traffic and dynamic routing; providi ... Continue reading
Pagemark Technology, Inc., a leader in document, digital information and brand protection solutions, including counterfeit prevention, authentication, and mass serialization, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Accesos Hologrficos, located in Mexico City, Mexico, to address the growing problem o ... Continue reading
Digi Provides Wireless Network Infrastructure for AddEnergie's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Digi International today announced that AddEnergie is using its ConnectPort X4 wireless gateways and XBee ZigBee modules to connect the company's remote electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Digi products connect the stations to AddEnergie's network operations center for billing, payment processing, energy manag ... Continue reading
LIVE Audi Broadcast at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show 5AM EDT +VIDEO
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: Audi will be presenting their A2 Concept this morning live from the Frankfurt Motor Show. The broadcast begins at 5AM New York time, 2AM Los Angeles. You can watch the complete press conference right here on TheAutoChannel.com. An archived version will be available later in the day for c ... Continue reading
Toyota Presents New Avensis and Prius Family World Premieres at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
â¢Toyota unveils revised Avensis range with improved styling, quality, powertrains and driving dynamics â¢Updated Prius joined by Prius Plug-in and Prius+, Europeâs first full hybrid seven-seat vehicle â¢New-look 2012 Hilux and three-door version of new Yaris also on show FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011 ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Premieres For New Kia Rio Three-Door And Refreshed Kia Soul
While the all-new Kia Rio five-door hatchback is generating positive media coverage around the world and arriving in dealer showrooms across Europe this month, Kia is celebrating the world premiere of its new Rio three-door model at the Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Jaguar C-X16 LIVE Reveal from Frankfurt Motor Show at 12:15AM EDT +VIDEO
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: The highly anticipated introduction of the beautiful new Jaguar C-X16. Watch it here on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading
Skoda Presents MissonL In Frankfurt
The Volkswagen Group evening, held at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show, was the venue for the world premiere of Skoda's design concept, MissionL.The close to production ready concept car offers a glimpse to the Czech carmaker's new compact model which will be launched in Europe, Russia and China in 2012. Del ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Presents the Most Extreme Gallardo Ever at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: With the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale, Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the worldâs ... Continue reading
First Images Of New Honda Civic Released
The designers of the new Civic wanted to keep the sporty and advanced elements of the car's character but tailor them to communicate the new model's more dynamic feel. Sources of inspiration included a 'blended wing body' aeroplane in which the fuselage and wings blend into a single body for superior aerodynamic perfor ... Continue reading
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version - The Crossover Fit For A Champion
Just six months after the idea first surfaced, the Infiniti FX designed for reigning Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel is unveiled today at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. What began as a chat between the Red Bull Racing driver and Infiniti's Chief Creative Officer, Shiro Nakamura, at the Geneva Show ... Continue reading
Lexus At The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
The new Lexus GS 450h full hybrid makes its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show, marking the start of further expansion of the GS range in the near future. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars To Expand Manufacturing Plant
The Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in West Sussex is to expand in the months ahead. The news follows significant growth in worldwide sales over the last 18 months and a greater demand from customers for highly personalised Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom models. ... Continue reading
Speed And Style Take The Lead For Barons' September Sale
Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce lead the entry for Barons' British Heritage + Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy/Classic & Prestige sale at Sandown Park on September 20th. ... Continue reading
A Swift Move from Jayco with the Release of its New Camper Trailer
In conjunction with the Jayco Almost Summer Sale running from 15 to 24 September, Jayco is launching its 2011 Swift Camper Trailer series. ... Continue reading
Australia's Most Popular Diesel Engine - Now More Powerful
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has announced all i30 diesel model variants will be powered by a new and upgraded diesel engine. This new engine upgrade will provide improved torque and offer enhanced 'green' credentials. ... Continue reading
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