2012 Chevrolet Volt Review By Steve Purdy
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT The Extended Range Electric Car By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau GM put a lot of eggs in this electric car basket. Development costs ran into the billions of dollars in spite of the Volt being essentially built on the Cruze platform. Of course that platform had to be substantially mo ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - 2011 Season Most Competitive In NASCAR Sprint Cup History
DAYTONA BEACH, Nov. 23, 2011: Tony Stewart can add this to the growing list of reasons why his championship season ranks among the greatest ever: He won the title in the most statistically-competitive season in the 63-year history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Two major NASCAR Sprint Cup competition records were bro ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports 'Event' - Kurt Busch Experiences Kyle 'Moment' At Homestead - STRONG LANGUAGE
Kurt Busch Statement: âUnfortunately, our result in the season-ending race at Homestead on Sunday was not what we had hoped for as a team. In my frustration with the loss of my transmission early in the race, I let my emotions get the better of me. I regret having done this and apologize to the sponsors of Penske ... Continue reading
SPARTA, Ky. â Customers who purchase or renew season tickets for Kentucky Speedwayâs five NASCAR event 2012 season on or before Wednesday, January 18, 2012 will be automatically entered to receive one of 250 invitations for two to an exclusive âTireside Chatâ� with Hall of Fame NASCAR legend Ri ... Continue reading
Motorsports Events - NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Returns To Edmonton Indy In 2012
Edmonton, November 23, 2011: François Dumontier, President and CEO of Octane Motorsports Events and promoter of the Edmonton Indy, is pleased to announce that the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will return to the 2012 event program, scheduled for July 20-22 at Edmonton's City Centre Airport racecourse. Octane also announ ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Jim Rathmann Passes At 83
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 24, 2011: Jim Rathmann, winner of both the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and the international 500-mile "Race of Two Worlds" in 1958 at Monza, Italy, died Wednesday, Nov. 23. Rathmann passed away in a hospice in Melbourne, Fla., nine days after suffering a seizure at his home. He was 83. ... Continue reading
Media Event - De Silvestro To Appear At Autobau Museum
Romanshorn, Nov. 24, 2011: Lotus HVM Racing and star driver, Simona de Silvestro, will offer media availability on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 3:45-5:30 p.m. at the unique Autobau Museum in Switzerland. Simona De Silvestro, last year's Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, had three top-ten finishes in her 2011 season (St ... Continue reading
2012 Cadillac SRX Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2012 Cadillac SRX Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 308 hp @ 6,800 rpm/265 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.3 x 75.2 x 65.7 in. Tires: P235/55R20 Cargo: 29.2/61.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Review By Carey Russ - GM Serious About Small Cars +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Is General Motors now serious about small cars in North America? The company's past history in the subcompact field has been less than stellar. The late Aveo is best forgotten as it, even in its much-improved second generation, compared best to used cars fr ... Continue reading
Mazda Regenerative Braking System Improves Fuel Economy By 10 Per Cent
Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a regenerative braking system for passenger cars capable of improving fuel economy by approximately 10 per cent. ... Continue reading
Nissan Gets Green Light For Eco-Franchise Fleet Supply
Nissan has secured a unique fleet supply contract for a national renewable energy franchise company; a deal that other motor manufacturers rejected as not being 'fleet business'. ... Continue reading
Subaru XV Secures Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
The new Subaru XV has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety performance tests. ... Continue reading
Five Star Performance: Skoda Citigo Gets Top Rating From Euro NCAP
With five Euro NCAP stars, Skoda's eagerly anticipated new Citigo small car has received the highest possible rating in its class. ... Continue reading
Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai UK's Managing Director Promoted To President And CEO
Today, Hyundai Motor UK (HMUK) held its annual Dealer Conference at the ICC in Birmingham. Here, Mr Han, President of Hyundai Motor Europe, made the announcement that Tony Whitehorn, Managing Director of HMUK has been promoted to President and CEO of HMUK. ... Continue reading
Bentley Accepts Robb Report's 'Best Of The Best' Award
Bentley Motors executives accepted Robb Report magazine's prestigious 'Best of the Best' award for luxury sedans at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Christina Cheever, director of Robb Report's automotive relationships, presented the award on the Bentley stand to Alasdair Stewart, member of the board for sales and marke ... Continue reading
New McLaren Automotive Film And Photo Content Presents The Evolution Of A New Sports Car Company
2011 is not just the launch year for the McLaren MP4-12C, but for a new car company, with its past and future rooted in motorsport and with technological innovation, manufacturing skill, and a unique heritage at its core. ... Continue reading
Giulio Pastore New Managing Director Of Central Northern Europe Region
Giulio Pastore is the new Managing Director of the Central Northern Europe Region. Giulio will also maintain the responsibility for the Central Southern Europe Region that he has held since 2009. Thirty-nine years old, Giulio has been with Maserati since 2006. ... Continue reading
New Ford Focus Becomes First Car To Receive Four Euro NCAP Advanced Rewards
The new Ford Focus has become the first ever car to receive four Euro NCAP Advanced safety rewards after its Driver Alert and Forward Alert technologies were honoured this week. ... Continue reading
Honda Helps Keep Drivers On The Move This WinterHelps Keep Drivers On The Move This Winter
Honda drivers can be ready when the cold weather comes thanks to a new winter care programme, which includes a seasonal health check, a full winter service and the opportunity to purchase a pair of tyre snow socks. ... Continue reading
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