First Drive: 2012 BMW M5 Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Blue Thunder By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor SEVILLE, Spain - September 23, 2011: This time, they are all Monte Carlo blue, a color that suits BMW's super sedan indeed. But there may be reasons you want to be less outstanding in the new M5, especially when you drive a bit too fast on two-lane public roads and do ... Continue reading
2012 VW New Beetle First Drive by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor The Auto Channel Can you identify a Volkswagen Beetle, a Bug? Of course you can. Call them what you will, Volkswagenâs BugsâBeetlesâare among the most distinctive cars ever built, and if you didnât own one, you rode in one. So, in 1998 when the New Beetle was launched, ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Presents Next-generation Keiper Recliners at 2011 IAA
Keiper 3000 Series Recliners Bring Added Value for Seat Systems - Cross reference: Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, unveiled the Taumel 3000 and Lever 3000 recliners from Keiper's product line at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. Keip ... Continue reading
GM Names James A. Davlin Vice President Finance and Treasurer
General Motors has named James A. Davlin GM vice president finance and treasurer, effective Oct. 3. Davlin joins GM from Deere & Company, a global leader of agriculture and construction equipment, where he was vice president of Corporate Strategy and Business Development responsible for defining and implementing the co ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States, Forecasts Pike Research
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are expected to accelerate rapidly over the next several years, posting a compound annual growth rate of 43% between 2011 and 2017, with annual sales reaching almost 360,000 vehicles by 2017. Adoption of PEVs will vary significantly by geography. Unsurprisingly, the most populo ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Trends and Opportunities in the European Market for Automotive NVH" to their offering. 'Trends and Opportunities in the European Market for Automotive' This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Trends and Opportunities in the ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global In-dash Navigation Systems Market 2010-2014" report to their offering. This report, which covers the Americas and the EMEA region, indicates that the market is being driven by the increasing need for minimizing fuel consumption and reduction of vehicle poll ... Continue reading
Service Technicians Name Snap-on Best in Five Categories in 2011 Frost & Sullivan Survey
Snap-on Incorporated , a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, was once again the overwhelming choice of service technicians in the 2011 United States (U.S.) Automotive Technicians Choice: Evaluation of Automotive To ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Modifieds Roar Into The Texas Stock Car Spectacular
KYLE, September 23, 2011: The annual Texas Stock Car Spectacular is scheduled at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) this weekend, and the NASCAR A-Line Modifieds will rock the grandstands on Saturday night. Pointsâ leader Zak Hausler will try to clench the track and state NASCAR championship titles by holding off the ... Continue reading
Shell Program Encourages Americans to Drive Smarter
From making small changes to their daily driving routine to ensuring proper vehicle maintenance before setting out on that next road trip, motorists from around the county jumped at the opportunity to share how they will drive smarter as part of the Shell smarter driving program. A well thought out route can make runni ... Continue reading
Ram Heavy Duty Earns IntelliChoice and AutoPacific Motorist Choice Award Two Years in a Row
IntelliChoice and AutoPacific announced their 6th annual Motorist Choice Awards, naming the 2011 Ram Heavy Duty in the Popular Active Lifestyle Category. "Twice in a row is quite an honor for Ram," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO -- Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. "We're proud to say that ... Continue reading
Audi and FX Launch Short-Form Original Series, 'Untitled Jersey City Project'
Audi, in association with FX Networks, announces the launch of "Untitled Jersey City Project," a jointly developed 16-minute short-form original drama featuring the all-new 2012 Audi A6. The first two episodes of "Untitled Jersey City Project" will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 25, and will roll out over four consecutive w ... Continue reading
NHRA Funny Car - Tasca Ready To Move Up At Dallas
ENNIS, Sept. 22, 2011: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car are headed to Texas with all eyes on doing some damage in the NHRA Full Throttle Series point standings. Tasca, ninth in the points, fell one position after a first-round loss to âOne Fordâ teammate Tim Wilkerson at last ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Sept. 22, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation annually offers experiential ride and drive training programs across the country for dealers. Now, the Fullerton, California-based tire manufacturer is looking at opening the event to consumers. On September 21, Yokohama invited a group of enthusiasts from local car ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Kyle Fair And Music Festival To Light Up Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, September 22, 2011: The 2011 Kyle Fair & Music Festival is an annual event that promises to be filled with plenty of family fun and entertainment. âThe city of Kyle was founded in 1880,â� commented Ray Hernandez, Executive Director for the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce. âWeâre really look ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sets New Performance Benchmarks In Police Vehicle Segment
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 records fastest lap time ever in Michigan State Police's Vehicle Evaluation Test history (1:33.70) Fastest-ever lap time at Grattan Raceway highlights Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 as the police sedan with the best combination of acceleration, braking, handling and dynamics Dodge Charger Purs ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Announces 2011 Rising Stars of Safety Honorees
The National Safety Council has announced 40 honorees younger than 40 as its NSC Rising Stars of Safety Class of 2011. This program recognizes tomorrow's leaders for their commitment to safety, influence on safety culture and creation of safety initiatives producing measureable outcomes. ... Continue reading
According to the study of J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2011 Taiwan Customer Service Index (CSI), the independent automobile brand Luxgen tops the study amongst the local-produced automobile brands, showing that Luxgen owners are highly satisfied with the inspection and maintenance services, as well as the Luxgen experience ... Continue reading
Perodua And Wolfrace Wheels Introduce The New Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept
Perodua has joined forces with Wolfrace, the iconic wheel and design house, to create the brand new and exciting Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept. ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive Announces Its Asia Pacific Business Plan
McLaren Automotive today confirms that its Asia Pacific network will be managed from a wholly-owned McLaren subsidiary, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. The first three directors of McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd are Ron Dennis, Peter Lim, and Greg Levine. ... Continue reading
Ford is introducing a new feature designed to prevent dents and scratches, which have become a costly fact of life in the UK, home to some of the world's narrowest streets and tightest parking spaces. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Provides Whole Picture For Fleet Costs With Online Calculator
Fleet decision-makers and company car drivers can now make more informed decisions about their next fleet of vehicles or individual cars using a smart new online tool from Vauxhall that provides whole life costs. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class Shows Consumers Where The Brand Is Going With Its UK Tour +VIDEO
Mercedes-Benz has injected some style into the compact class with the dynamic, sporty styling of the front-wheel drive Concept A-CLASS. ... Continue reading
Audi Enters the Digital Age of Radio
Audi Australia has announced the introduction of Digital Radio Tuner DAB+ functionality into the Audi A6, A7 and A8 model lines. ... Continue reading
Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Expand OEM Business in Japan
Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market as follows:Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to Mitsubishi Motors starting from summer 2012. ... Continue reading
Kia Rondo a Real Star in Wheels Award
Kia's pint sized people mover, Rondo has finished at the top of its category in the recent Wheels Magazine Gold Star Awards. ... Continue reading
The Audi A1 e-tron Wins 'Green Car' of the Year Award
The Audi A1 e-tron has won the Green Car Award for 2011 at the Women's World Car of the Year Awards. The award was presented at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show and recognised the A1 e-tron as the greenest car in the category. The award certificate was presented to Franciscus van Meel, Head of Electromobility Strategy o ... Continue reading
Renault Revs up for Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge
Renault has not only signed up as a sponsor for the 2011 Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge, to be held in Tasmania from 7-11 December, but it is sponsoring the elite professional Garmin team from France, which has a very strong chance to take out overall honours in the event. ... Continue reading
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