Suzuki announces exhibits for 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
8 November 2011 The Suzuki booth at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show* will feature automobiles and motorcycles that highlight Suzukiâs uncompromising focus on meeting contemporary needs, offering new kinds of value, and delivering genuine pleasure to customers. In line with Suzukiâs unparalleled expertise in small c ... Continue reading
Toyota, Lexus Continue Recovery in Fall 2011 ALG Perceived Quality Study
Hyundai, Kia and Ford brands see the biggest long-term gains Santa Barbara, Calif., November 8, 2011 â Toyotaâs perceived quality score rose more than two percent over the last six months closing the gap with leading mainstream brand Honda, and Lexus once again reigned supreme among luxury brands, according t ... Continue reading
Wood Biofuel Could be a Competitive Industry by 2020: UBC study
Fuel made from wood could become a competitive commercial alternative to fuel made from corn by 2020 if the wood biofuel industry is supported, according to a new University of British Columbia study. Corn ethanol is currently blended with gasoline to satisfy government-mandated targets to include renewable content in ... Continue reading
GM Will Not Support Chinese Buyout of Saab
By DETROIT/AMSTERDAM | Mon Nov 7, 2011; Bernie Woodall and Gilbert Kreijger writing for Reuters reported that the owner of Saab cars scrambled on Monday to save a rescue deal for the Swedish auto brand after General Motors Co (GM.N) said it would stop supplying components and technology if two Chinese companies succeed ... Continue reading
2012 Audi A7 Selected by AUTOMOBILE Magazine as the 2012 "Automobile of the Year"
Audi today announced that AUTOMOBILE Magazine selected the Audi A7 as its 2012 Automobile of the Year. à AUTOMOBILE editors selected the A7 for its embodiment of everything a luxury buyer would want in a car ââ¬â design, performance, and technology. AUTOMOBILE Magazine President and Editor-In-Chief Jean ... Continue reading
Just one year after its entry into the commercial vehicle business in North America with the segment-changing Nissan NV commercial van series, Nissan is expanding the lineup with the debut in spring 2012 of a new NV3500 HD Passenger Van. Offered for both personal and fleet use, the 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV3500 H ... Continue reading
Spending on Smart Grid Security Technologies to Exceed $2 Billion in 2016, Says ABI Research
LONDON--An estimated $590 million was spent on smart grid security technologies in 2010 and by 2016 that number is projected to surpass $2 billion. Smart grid security covers identity management and access controls, threat and theft defense, industrial control system security, smart grid cellular communications, physic ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEGACY SEDAN VEHICLE The Subaru Legacy sedan is considered a smart choice if youâre looking for a safe and reliable mid-size sedan with all-wheel drive and a touch of interior refinement. You also have three very different powertr ... Continue reading
CRC Industries Collaborates with GPM Web Solutions to Launch Website Redesign at AAPEX
CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner and chemical specialties for maintenance and repair professionals, has recently announced major upgrades to its website in both design and functionality. The company notified its automotive customers and sales representatives of the site improvement ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLVO S60 REVIEW
Volvo Specs, Prices nd Comparisons - 2012-1997 Volvo Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE S60 VEHICLE The 2011 Volvo S60 is an upscale mid-size sedan with room for five featuring a sporty redesign with more coupe-oriented styling cues and excellent safety as ... Continue reading
NSC Applauds Pennsylvania Legislators for Passage of a Texting Ban for Motorists
The National Safety Council congratulates the Pennsylvania General Assembly for passage of Senate Bill 314, which makes sending text messages while driving a violation for all drivers. The bill will become law with Gov. Tom Corbett's signature, and the law will go into effect 120 days after it is signed. ... Continue reading
Nissan Accelerates Roll Out of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe
400 quick chargers to be given away free by Nissan - Installation in high profile locations starting February 2012 - Charge to 80% in 30 minutes Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operat ... Continue reading
London, Nov. 8, 2011: Lord Drayson, former Minister for Science and Innovation has confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at the 6th International Low Carbon Racing Conference on Wednesday 11 January 2012 at Autosport International, NEC, Birmingham. Low-carbon racing will be at its heart; no longer a theory, it is now reality. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Yacaman To Test With Andretti Autosport
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today that driver Gustavo Yacaman will test the No. 28 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series car on Nov. 10 at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fla. Yacaman, a 20-year-old from Cali, Colombia, recently finished the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights season in fourth place ... Continue reading
Hurricane Irene's Flood Waters Increase Risk for Used Vehicle Buyers
As East Coast residents begin to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) wants consumers all across the country to be alert for flood vehicles that could begin to appear on the used car market. From Maine to North Carolina, an analysis of insurance claims p ... Continue reading
L.A. Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Media Test Drives of Newest Fuel Efficient Vehicles
the Los Angeles Auto Show will host a unique opportunity for media to drive some of the most advanced electric, hybrid, high mileage and alternative fuel vehicles on the market. Fifteen brands and more than 20 vehicles representing North American, European and Asian automakers are participating, making it the L.A. Auto ... Continue reading
Opticom Multimode System Receives Innovative Electronic Device Award at the 2011 Tekne Awards
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) as the recipient of the 2011 Tekne Award in the innovative electronic devices award category. ... Continue reading
Novelis Wins BMW Innovation Award for Lightweight Vehicle Construction
Novelis Inc., the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum, was presented yesterday with BMW's Supplier Innovation Award at a special ceremony in Munich, Germany. The company was one of nine BMW suppliers to receive the award, which is being presented for the first time this year. Novelis was the winner of the Light ... Continue reading
Early Fuel Cell Activity is Creating New Markets for Hydrogen, According to Pike Research
While hydrogen is widely used for its chemical properties in a range of industrial applications, its use as a fuel is still a niche market. To date the largest demand for hydrogen as a fuel has come from the United States space program. Now, however, fuel cells that use direct hydrogen are opening up new markets for hy ... Continue reading
The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011
The curtains lift on December 2 at Tokyo Big Sight! Tokyo Japan November 4, 2011; The Great East Japan Earthquake which struck Japan on March 11 this year has caused tremendous damage. By cutting off supply chains, it has brought about a major drop in Japanese automobile manufacturing, and its effects have even been fe ... Continue reading
All Time Best Selling Vehicles Worldwide
Washington DC November 8, 2011; The AIADA Newsletter asked readers to teported Think about this for a second. The world welcomed its seven billionth human last week, just 12 short years after surpassing the six billion mark. With the worldâs population growing at an exponential rate, natural resources like food an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Reports 12.1 Percent Rise in Deliveries Year to Date
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand started the fourth quarter with strong sales. A total of 4.24 (January to October 2010: 3.78) million vehicles were sold from January to October 2011, representing an increase of 12.1 percent. For the month of October, the brand delivered 430,800 (October 2010: 390,300; +10.4 percent ... Continue reading
The Chase - Stewart Race Report - Texas
Forth Worth, Nov. 7, 2011: A week ago, Tony Stewart snared a race win from five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson with a dramatic late-race pass at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, then promptly served notice in victory lane to Carl Edwards â the Chase for the Sprint Cup point leader â that he ... Continue reading
TomTom to provide Opel with semi-integrated connected navigation
TomTom today announces the introduction of TomTom Connect: a semi-integrated navigation solution tailored specifically to Opel and Vauxhall cars. This is the first time that drivers of these cars will have access to all the benefits of connected navigation. Opel and TomTom have been working closely together to offer Op ... Continue reading
The Chase - Edwards Maintains Chase Points Lead
FT. WORTH, Nov. 7, 2011: Roush Fenway Racing combined to lead 124 laps, while placing three Ford Fusions inside the top-five of Sundayâs AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards, who led 14 laps in the race, led the way for the team with a second-place finish. Matt Kenseth led 87 laps en ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Davison To Test With Andretti Autosport
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today that driver James Davison will test the No. 27 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series car on Nov. 10 at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fla. The 25-year-old Australian is no stranger to INDYCAR. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Thunderhill Raceway Online 2012 Registration
Attached is the 2012 Registration form for next season. Registration fee will be $40.00 if postmarked before November 17th, 2011. If received after, the fee will increase to $50.00. Mailing address is listed on the form. Reminder - Technical Rules & Race Procedures Meeting on Saturday, November 19th. Note: You must be ... Continue reading
Beat the Traffic, a leading provider of real-time traffic information for broadcast media and mobile devices, and Cross MediaWorks, a provider of media sales and advertising services to the television advertising industry, are together offering television stations a new option for acquiring Beat the Traffic's interacti ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR Fines Kyle Busch; Places Him On Probation For Remainder Of Year
DAYTONA BEACH, Nov. 7, 2011: NASCAR has fined Kyle Busch $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for his actions during the Nov. 4 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book. ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that premium green automobile manufacturer Fisker Automotive has relied upon CATIA for virtual design and ENOVIA for product data management and collaboration in the developmen ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Delivers Plans for Solar Engine to Renovalia Energy
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc., developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced that it has delivered to Renolavia Energy SA, prototype design plans for a high-efficiency Rankine cycle engine, developed to run on solar thermal energy. The delivery satisfies Cyclone's license agreement with the global r ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Offers Special Services Police Truck for Extreme Duty Cycles
New Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Special Service package offers special equipment to support police and other emergency services Additional door support allows for installation of ballistic material inside front doors Added Power Distribution Center (PDC) and 220-amp alternator supports high-amp drawing systems and accessorie ... Continue reading
The latest three-row, seven-passenger Ford Flex offers comfort and advanced technology in a distinctive package, including sleek new front end and modern interior New Flex features the latest MyFord Touch system, new safety and driver-aid features such as adaptive cruise control, Ford's Blind Spot Information System (B ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Announces Audi A7 as 2012 'Automobile of the Year'
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the Audi A7 as its 2012 Automobile of the Year. The magazine also honored winners of its Design, Man, and Technology of the Year. AUTOMOBILE Magazine President and Editor-In-Chief Jean Jennings will present awards for each of the c ... Continue reading
Volvo Group's 2011 Capital Market Day
Regulatory News: My aim with the new organization is for the Volvo Group to also become more cost effective and agile, with clear decision paths and increased customer focus At Volvo's (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) Capital Market Day in Stockholm on November 8, President and CEO Olof Persson informed about the Group's new fin ... Continue reading
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present a luncheon and seminar entitled, Japan's Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri. Japan's Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri.â The Great East Japan Earthquake ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expects $2.5 Billion of Net New Business for 2012 Through 2014
BorgWarner Inc. today announced $2.5 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2012 through 2014, a 9% increase over its previous three-year net new business. Demand for the company's environmentally friendly technologies, such as gasoline and diesel turbochargers, dual-clutch transmission technology, engine ... Continue reading
Toyota Acclaimed As Europe's Number One Green Manufacturer
Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award in recognition of the outstanding achievements of its European operations. The honour has been presented to Toyota Motor Europe, the company which controls Toyota's vehicle plants at Burnaston and Deeside in the UK, by the World Trade Group. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Board Examines Very Good Results For First Nine Months Of 2011
The Ferrari Board of Directors, chaired by Luca di Montezemolo, met today to examine the company's financial results for the first nine months of the year. ... Continue reading
Proton Tops Two Categories In The Brighton To London Future Car Challenge
Malaysian car manufacturer Proton has had cause to celebrate having won two categories in the Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge which took place on Saturday 5 November. ... Continue reading
Ford Helps Disabled Service Ski Team Into A Transit Minibus
Ford has once again come to the aid of disabled Service skiers to compete in international winter sports events with the provision of a new Transit minibus. ... Continue reading
Holden Cruze Hatch: Engineered and Tailored for Australia
Holden engineers have well and truly put their stamp on the new Holden Cruze hatch having not only tailored the car to Australian conditions, but generated more than 20 engineering modifications which have been adopted globally. ... Continue reading
October Success for Chrysler Australia
Award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee now number one for Luxury SUV's in 2011. ... Continue reading
Nissan ESFLOW Putting the Spark into Electric Vehicles
It looks like a sports car, handles like a sports car and performs like one too. Using technology pioneered in the award-winning Nissan LEAF, the EV concept shows that driving can still be as much fun tomorrow as it is today. ... Continue reading
Volvo's Sporty S60 worthy of a ``Hole-In-One''
Volvo Cars is offering one lucky golfer the chance to win a brand new Volvo S60. If one of the players at this week's Emirates Australian Open gets a hole in one on the par 3, 7th hole they will win a bright red S60 T6 R-Design valued at more than $75,000. ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases the 2012 Model Year Nissan GT-R
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. last night announced the launch of the 2012 model year Nissan GT-R. The new model goes on sale in Australia next March priced at $170,800. ... Continue reading
New Australian-Designed Cruze Hatch Ready to take on the World
The launch of the all-new Holden Cruze hatch today marks another milestone in Holden's history as this Australian-designed model goes global for General Motors. ... Continue reading
Celebration of Wheels at SPEED+STYLE+BEAUTY
Some of the world's most beautiful and desirable vehicles, from a stately 1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost to a svelte 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza and Dick Johnson's rapid Bathurst Falcon XC Hardtop will come together in Brisbane this month for the third annual SPEED+STYLE+BEAUTY ... Continue reading
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