Washington DC January 24, 2012, The National Association of Auto Dealers said today that more than 7 million Americans would no longer be able to afford to buy a new car or truck in 2025 if the most expensive fuel economy rule ever proposed goes into effect. The comments were made by NADA director Forrest McConnell in ... Continue reading
“Alternative Fuels” Apps Now Available
“Alternative Fuels” apps from Iconosys give you a GPS guide to find refueling locations along your travel routes. Laguna Niguel, Cailf, January 24, 2011 – Iconosys, Inc., a leader in mobile safety communication and life-style applications, today announces the release of a suite of four new "Alternative Fuels" dir ... Continue reading
DRIVEN (Design of Relevant and Innovative Vehicles for Energy Needs) Competition Launched January 17, 2012. Join to Collaborate and Design an Innovative Solution for Mobility Challenge. Local Motors in partnership with Shell's GameChanger team are hosting DRIVEN - Design of Relevant and Innovative Vehicles for Energy N ... Continue reading
South Miami FIAT to Celebrate Grand Opening with 'A Taste of Italy'
What: South Miami FIAT will celebrate its grand opening with "A Taste of Italy" on Thursday, Jan. 26. This VIP Grand Opening will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the new FIAT studio, 17220 South Dixie Highway (U.S. 1 and 172nd Street) in Miami, Fla. The evening will feature live music, food from Miami's finest Italian res ... Continue reading
Haartz Corporation tops the all-new MINI Roadster as introduced at NAIAS
As introduced at the North American International Auto Show last week, the new MINI Roadster is topped with Haartz convertible topping. Please see below for additional information. Thanks. Haartz tops the Iconic All-New MINI Roadster Haartz has topped the iconic brand for seven years Acton, Mass. ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek announced today the ETL listing of its Silver Spring Networks Direct-to-Grid communications technology. 'Taking advantage of existing Smart Grid communications infrastructure allows utilities to fully maximize this increase in business while minimizing the impact on the grid.' The product pairs the grid-co ... Continue reading
To highlight clean diesel technology's role in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will participate and exhibit in the "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" program at the 2012 Washington Auto Show. In addition, DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer will be ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Survey Finds Americans See Less Difference Between Car Brands in the Marketplace
Toyota , Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet continue to lead in overall perception, but by a slimmer margin. The difference perceived by American consumer between the top car brands and the challengers is shrinking, according to the findings of the 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Re ... Continue reading
CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY FINDS AMERICANS SEE LESS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAR BRANDS IN THE MARKETPLACE
Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet continue to lead in overall perception, but by a slimmer margin. YONKERS, NY January 24, 2012; The difference perceived by American consumer between the top car brands and the challengers is shrinking, according to the findings of the 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the ... Continue reading
Nigeria Orders 126 T3 Electric Vehicles From T3 Motion
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM) a producer of clean/green technology, announced that T3 Motion has received an order from newly-appointed Nigerian distributor for 126 T3 Electric Stand-up Vehicles (ESV) and 126 Motiontrak GPS tracking systems. The vehicles are anticipated to be used for government customs and security ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Debuts at the Portland International Auto Show
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, interactive, off-road experience to consumers attending the 201 ... Continue reading
Michigan Buick GMC Dealers Take Consumer Product Awareness to a New Level
Michigan Buick GMC dealers of the Detroit Metro Dealers Association completed their second year of an exciting Sweepstakes Giveaway. Linked with radio personalities at WOMC, Buick-GMC dealers within the association celebrated as a complimentary two-year lease on a 2012 GMC Terrain was given away to a Buick-GMC contesta ... Continue reading
CarMax Cares Community Service Award Winners Are Honored
CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that The CarMax Foundation has recognized nine CarMax Associates for the second annual CarMax Cares Community Service Award. Associates across the country were nominated for the CarMax Cares Community Service Award for their personal volunteer e ... Continue reading
CNG Promoted As Alt Fuel Solution in Texas
Texas Clean Transportation Triangle Emphasizes Private Investment, Encourages Deployment of Natural Gas Vehicles Across State AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2012 Sen. Tommy Williams' landmark natural gas vehicle legislation, passed by the 2011 Texas Legislature, will pave the way for wider-scale deployment of lower cost, clea ... Continue reading
Bogota C40 Taxi Pilot Project is Electric
New public-private partnership pilot project announced to launch 50 electric vehicle taxis in capital district Will cut down operating costs, gas consumption and improve air quality The City of Bogota, Colombia, has launched an innovative pilot project to spur the use of electric vehicles in Bogota's center-city taxi f ... Continue reading
Ingolstadt/Munich, January 23, 2012: CEO Rupert Stadler in his DLD keynote adress said that Audi is playing a part in the DLD Conference in Munich. Representatives from industry, science and culture discuss the digital future during the three-day conference, which draws international participants. âDigitization is ... Continue reading
Auto Executive Robert Lutz Discusses "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters"
Robert Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors in North America will discuss his latest book, "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters" on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the newly renovated Chemistry Building on the McNichols Campus. For almost 50 years, Lutz has become one of the most experienced and high- ... Continue reading
POWRi - National Midget Schedule 30-event Season Released
POWRi MILLSTADT, Jan. 24, 2012: The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series will open a 30-event season on March 16-17 with its first visit to Texas, racing at Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale. The Midget Stampede at the ¼-mile track located near Fort Worth has a purse exceeding $40,000 with Fridayâs feature paying ... Continue reading
CITGO Fueled Up and Growing in 2012
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is convening 18 Marketer Roundtable Meetings in the New Year, each with a strong message of growth in 2012. Scattered throughout its marketing footprint, these meetings provide opportunities for Marketers to hear directly from the CITGO team about new programs and plans that will ultimately ... Continue reading
BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a long-term supply agreement to collaborate on an energy efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks. Under the 20-year agreement, BAE Systems will integrate the Cat CX family of transmissions into its HybriDrive parallel propulsion system, and will est ... Continue reading
Chrysler Opens State-of-the-Art World Class Manufacturing Academy in Warren, Mich.
Chrysler Group executives, UAW officials and elected officials help dedicate new training center Academy expected to host more than 2,500 each year for WCM training, tours and meetings Utilizes latest technology for training modules, including 3D simulation and human motion capture equipment With touch screens on the ... Continue reading
Tendril, the provider of the cloud platform for the Energy Internet, and the BMW Group Technology Office USA, today announced they are partnering to build out a demonstration smart energy home in Mountain View, Calif. to prepare for the roll-out and integration of the new BMW ActiveE electric vehicle (EV). The ActiveE ... Continue reading
Subaru to Continue Offering the Most Lucrative Rally Contingency Program in North America
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today the continuation of their contingency program, the Subaru Rally Support Program, for the 2012 Rally America National Championship. The Subaru Rally Support Program is managed by Subaru of America Inc., partner Vermont SportsCar and continues to be the most lucrative contingency p ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Aspen Dental Joins SHR
KANNAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2012: Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the United States, has reached a multi-year agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team co-owned by three-time and reigning series champion Tony Stewart. The Syracuse, N.Y ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Allmendinger Ready For 2012 Campaign
MOORESVILLE, Jan. 23, 2012: Perhaps no time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history has there been a better example of a competitorâs steady and continuous progress opening a major door than is the case with AJ Allmendinger. The hard charger known as âDingerâ� by the media and fans alike was named as th ... Continue reading
FONTANA, January 22, 2012: Andretti Autosport Star Mazda Championship driver Zach Veach used four race wins and four pole positions to capture the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear Winter Series championship, his second straight career winter series championship. Veach needed to simply start the final race to ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Krohn To Drive Mazda RX-8 In Rolex 24
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 22, 2012: Anders Krohn, the popular driver from Stavanger, Norway who is fondly known as âThe Viking,â� has been named to drive Yellow Dragon Motorsportsâ Mazda RX-8 in the premier event of the Rolex Series, the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., J ... Continue reading
New SE Business And Sport Models Join Award-Winning Jaguar XF Range
On the same day that the XF is announced as 'Executive Car of the Year' by BusinessCar, Jaguar has launched two new models that are set to join the award-winning line-up in the form of the SE Business and Sport editions. ... Continue reading
Skoda in Qatar: The Model Offensive Continues
Skoda's attendance at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show reinforces the brand's international growth strategy. MissionL, a close-to-production concept, reveals the future design direction for the brand and is being displayed outside Europe for the first time. ... Continue reading
Four In a Row for Fiat 500 in Top Business Awards
It's been an undoubted success with the UK's private buyers, but the Fiat 500 continues to show its superiority among the business community, after scooping the City Car honours in the 2012 BusinessCar Awards, for the fourth consecutive year. ... Continue reading
Bentley Cambridge Opens In Style
Over 200 guests helped to celebrate the arrival of Bentley in Cambridge in style recently. The new dealership, located on Milton Road and owned by one of the region's leading automotive retailers Vindis Group, welcomed senior executives from Bentley's headquarters and motoring enthusiasts from across the region. ... Continue reading
Peugeot to Celebrate 'New Car Joy' with 'Drive Away Happy' Campaign
Peugeot today announces the launch of its 'Drive Away Happy' campaign. Its aim is to remind people that buying a new car is an exciting and joyful experience. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors UK Announces New Dealer in Farnham, Surrey
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is delighted to confirm the appointment of Wiltshire & Sons, who open their doors in to the public in Farnham today. ... Continue reading
New Suzuki Franchise Opens For Business In Maidenhead
The Littlewick Green Motor Group is the latest UK business to sign up for a Suzuki franchise, known as Maidenhead Suzuki, recognising the opportunities presented by its growing model range and positive public profile. This ... Continue reading
New Year Gift From Vauxhall To The Community
The Centre for Youth & Community Development known just as CYCD has just received a wonderful New Year gift: Vauxhall is presenting the centre with a 17- seater Vauxhall Movano minibus for the year which can also be booked out by other local charities and organisations. ... Continue reading
Attractive New Generation Hyundai i30 Readies for UK Arrival
Hyundai has today announced full pricing and specification for its exciting New Generation five-door i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Tenacious Two Back to Tackle Tassie
The Mazda Motorsport team has confirmed that they will be returning for Targa Wrest Point, the second round of the Australian Tarmac Championship ... Continue reading
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