See Hot 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Commercial "Seduction" +VIDEO
With its high-performance styling and head-turning co-star, the FIAT brand's first 60-second social media spot promoting the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth has seduced more than 1 million YouTube viewers in just one week. The digital spot titled "Seduction" made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show to hundreds of ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda6 Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
2012 Mazda6 A good-choice go-to midsize sedan by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2647) I last drove the Mazda6 slightly over a year ago in its 2010 configuration. The Mazd6 was all-new in 2009 and continuous improvements for 2010 and 2011 found their way into an already very good mid-si ... Continue reading
2012 Mid-Sized Luxury Sedans Rated By Consumer Reports - Audi A6 Leads The Pack
Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec fuel economy champ in group with 26 mpg YONKERS, NY â The redesigned Audi A6 has been significantly improved and now ties the Infiniti M37 for the top spot in Consumer Reportsâ midsized luxury sedans Ratings. The Audi was tested as part of a group of four luxury sedans in the magazi ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera GTS: The 4-Door Sports Car +VIDEO
New Porsche Gran Turismo with 430 hp, all-wheel drive and sporty chassis STUTTGART - November 23, 2011: Porscheâs sportiest Gran Turismo is leaving the pits: the Panamera GTS. The clue is in the name. At Porsche, GTS stands for Gran Turismo Sport, promising extraordinary Porsche performance ever since the legendar ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes Introduces Unique 3D Sketching Experience
Dassault Systemes a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today the availability of CATIA Natural Sketch, a breakthrough 3D sketching experience, that finally brings together the intuitiveness of creative 2D painting gestures and the power of accurate, realistic 3D modeling. For ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Leveraged Finance Conference
On Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Leveraged Finance Conference in Orlando, Fla. The presentation will begin at 10:50 a.m. EST and last for approximately 30 minutes. ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Centers has teamed up with EAMobile, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. and the world's leading mobile games publisher, to incorporate Sears Auto Centers and BFGoodrich Tires products in Road Trippin', the latest game from EA Mobile now available in the App Store(SM). Road Trippin' takes players on an adve ... Continue reading
First Gas-To-Liquid Product Shipment Reaches America
Shell Lubricants announced today the arrival of its first shipment of gas-to-liquid (GTL) base oil at the Port of Houston. The high-quality product, the first from the Qatar-based Pearl GTL plant to reach the Americas, will be stored at a hub in Houston and routed to Shell Lubricants' GTL-enabled blending facilities th ... Continue reading
On -and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep brand vehicles Consumers can experience first-hand the attributes of the entire Jeep vehicle lineup without leaving the show floor The Jeep brand is bringing Camp Jeep a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the Arizona Internatio ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Nov. 22, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation's ADVAN Sport® tires are original equipment on the new 2012 Audi A7, which was named âVehicle of the Yearâ� at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show by the Motor Press Guild (MPG). According to the MPG, the A7 â part of Yokohamaâs growing OE fitment ... Continue reading
Eaton to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Industrials Conference December 7
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Richard H. Fearon, Eaton vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer, will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Industrials Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Fearon will be making comments at 9:30 ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Proceeds Forward on Plans to Expand Presence in China
Green Automotive Company (OTC:GACR) announced today that it has identified and is proceeding with negotiating terms on its planned Vehicle Assessment Center in Shanghai and, by year end, intends to lease and begin staffing the facility. "This up-coming trip to China will be followed by periodic trips during the first q ... Continue reading
Chevron Provides Estimate of Total Volume of Oil from Seep Lines
Chevron Corporation reports that its subsidiary, Chevron Brasil Upstream Frade Ltda., has issued an estimate of total oil volume from ocean floor seep lines in the vicinity of its Frade Field. Chevron believes that approximately 2,400 barrels of oil have been emitted to date since seeps were first detected on November ... Continue reading
Free Visitor Passes Now Available for the International Armoured Vehicles Exhibition
Registration for free visitor passes is now open for the International Armoured Vehicles exhibition hall, which is being held at the FIVE in Farnborough, UK. Visitor passes will provide attendees complete access to the Solution Zone/Exhibition Hall on the 21st and 22nd of February 2012. ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's November 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Ford Motor Company will release its November 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Thursday, December 1, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ke ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - IMS Offering Great Deal On 2012 Season Tickets On Black Friday
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2011: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering a special holiday package of Season Tickets for all three motorsports events in 2012 at the "Racing Capital of the World," with savings of $120 and free parking included for fans who buy early on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Fans who purchase two Season ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 47/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Announces 2012 Features/Classes
PEBBLE BEACH, November 22, 2011: The search for the worldâs finest cars and motorcycles is once again underway. The Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance has announced the featured marques and special classes for its 2012 collector car competition, and entry applications are now being distributed to enthusiasts, b ... Continue reading
Motorsports Events - Honda Indy Toronto To Feature Important Innovations In 2012
November 22, 2011: The 2012 edition of the Honda Indy Toronto will mark a new milestone in auto racing with the introduction of a new IZOD IndyCar Series chassis and the return of engine manufacturer competition. The event returns to the streets of Toronto July 6-8, 2012. Tickets will be available for sale on November ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne Brings Battered P25 Fusion Home At Homestead
Homestead, Nov. 22, 2011: Trevor Bayne and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion were on the move early on the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but it ended up taking some hard work from the Wood Brothers crew to salvage a 25th-place finish. Bayne started 20th and moved up to 11th by the time ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus ST Cast As Lead Car In The Sweeney Movie 2012
Ford's first global performance car will take centre stage next year with a starring role in new film blockbuster The Sweeney. ... Continue reading
Range_e, Jaguar Land Rover's technology concept for a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain, has been honoured with the 2011 Award for Automotive Innovation by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). ... Continue reading
Scaglietti - An Artist From Ferrari
"Today is a sad day for Ferrari. We lost a friend, a travel companion, a man who had his name forever connected to the Prancing Horse. Sergio Scaglietti leaves behind the legacy of an artist who with his talent created some of the most beautiful cars of our history.Who had the luck to know him like I did will also reme ... Continue reading
Electric Peugeot iOn Lights Up Orkney
Peugeot has delivered an iOn to the idyllic islands of Orkney, making it the most northerly all electric car in Britain. ... Continue reading
Czech Ambassador Marks Superb Relationship
The Czech Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Michael Zantovsky, has chosen a Skoda Superb as his diplomatic vehicle of choice, in recognition of the manufacturer's Czech heritage. ... Continue reading
How New Mazda SKYACTIV Engines Simplify Production
One of the most eagerly-anticipated launches of 2012 will be that of Mazda's all-new CX-5 compact crossover. After all, it's rare to drive a car which is completely new from the ground up - even the nuts, bolts and washers have been examined and reworked where necessary to make them lighter and stronger. ... Continue reading
Nicola Roberts Creates Her Very Own New Twingo As European Artists Are Let Loose
Four artists with 'twinguesque' genes express their view of the world: joyous, optimistic, clever and bold, just like the compact city car. Renault is giving the main artistic disciplines - fashion, music, design, cooking - an opportunity to express themselves in a bright and original environment: by making over the in ... Continue reading
The new BMW 3 Series Sedan +VIDEO
The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the world's best-selling premium car, sets new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SL: Well Thought-out Right Down to the Smallest Detail
Before the year is out, Mercedes-Benz will present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecess ... Continue reading
VACC: Small Business Owners call for Clarity on Superannuation Payments
VACC has called on the Federal Government to make it clear who will be funding the proposed increase in superannuation contributions. VACC has questioned how its 5,500 small business members, already under severe financial pressure, are expected to increase contributions to an employee's super fund. ... Continue reading
Aussie Greats and Harleys Shine in Shannons Last 2011 Auction
Legendary Australian cars and classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles were the standout performers of Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction, which grossed over $1 million in sales while clearing 72 per cent of all vehicle lots. ... Continue reading
Inclement Weather Driving Tips +VIDEO
DETROIT - November 23, 2011: According to AAA, 42.5 million people will travel 50 miles or more during Thanksgiving Weekend, which is up about four percent from last year. However, since we are nearing the end of November, travel conditions can be a bit treacherous, especially if there is snow in the forecast. We have ... Continue reading
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