Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
Recall: 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline
HONDA / RIDGELINE 2011-2012 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) JAN 19, 2012 12V025000 N/A N/A TIRES 206 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012, RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT MATCH THE INFORMATION ON THE VEHIC ... Continue reading
TOYOTA / RAV4 2011 TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. JAN 31, 2012 12V029000 N/A N/A AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 427 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAV4 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2011. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS, PROPELLANT WITH THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION WAS USED FOR T ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Honda Crosstour
HONDA / ACCORD 2012 HONDA / CROSSTOUR 2012 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) JAN 31, 2012 12V030000 N/A N/A AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 347 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year agreement with Green Energy Oilfield Services, a major Texas truck transport provider, to build, supply, and maintain a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station at Green Energy headquarters in Fairfield, Texas. ... Continue reading
Ally Financial Survey Finds Dealers Bullish on 2012 Vehicle Sales
Nearly half of dealers surveyed by Ally Financial at the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention expect their sales to increase by 10-20 percent this year, and almost another third are even more bullish in expecting sales to grow greater than 20 percent. Nearly 75 percent of dealers surveyed ex ... Continue reading
New Seventh-Generation Porsche 911 On-Sale Now
Porsche Cars North America today announced that the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models have arrived in Porsche showrooms around the country. The latest generation of the iconic Porsche 911 is on-sale now. Following its media introduction last fall, journalists world-wide have titled this latest 911 as the bes ... Continue reading
Volvo: 25 hybrid buses for Gothenburg
'It's very satisfying that Gothenburg is committing to vehicles designed for environmentally efficient public transport. This order brings our total sales of hybrid buses in the Nordic countries to 100, and interest on the part of operators and traffic authorities continues to grow rapidly' Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) ... Continue reading
Lexus Revs Up Campaign to Launch the All-New GS
On the heels of Lexus' first Super Bowl spot, the luxury automaker is launching a multi-faceted marketing campaign today for its highly anticipated 2013 Lexus GS sport sedan. The bold new GS -- which arrives in showrooms this week -- marks a defining moment in Lexus' history, with major enhancements in performance, des ... Continue reading
Toyota Giving Away One Camry Replica Pace Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The 30 dealers who comprise the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are offering area residents an opportunity to win a replica of the 2012 Toyota Camry Pace Car that will be gracing the track at the historic Daytona 500 later this month. To enter the "Win a New Toyota Camry Replica Pace Car at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show" conte ... Continue reading
Smartphone Concepts and Apps to Create New Revenue Streams for European Vehicle Manufacturers, Finds Frost & Sullivan Need of the Hour is a Fluid Ecosystem Approach Where Every Partner Adds Value to the Overall Offer LONDON 6 February, 2012 Vehicle manufacturers (VMs) in Europe and North America have stepped up the ... Continue reading
The electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is entering a mature phase. While some companies have been developing products for as long as 15 years, others are less than a decade old. The earliest development efforts focused on nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lead-acid batteries, but today companies and automakers have s ... Continue reading
Mazda Takes Innovative Approach in Debut of New Advertising Spot
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the company known for such iconic vehicles as the Miata and the RX-7, engineering marvels such as the rotary engine and innovative SKYACTIV Technology, and the only Asian car company to ever win the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car race, today announced the debut of a new ... Continue reading
Clemson University to Trial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) announced today that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Program hosted by Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems. The Apollo Program aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption across th ... Continue reading
Zipcar and the City of Boston Launch New Program to Provide Car Sharing Services for City Employees
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Boston to launch a new fleet sharing program called FleetHub. Through this program, a number of existing city-owned fleet vehicles will be outfitted with Zipcar's proprietary car sharing technology for use by city ... Continue reading
TomTom Study Reveals Most Romantic Roads in the Nation
Today, a study by TomTom reveals the most popular romantic road names in the United States. The latest TomTom study, which took an inventory of the romantic roads throughout the nation, shows which states are the most likely to find couples driving down Lovers Lanes this Valentine's Day. According to the results of the ... Continue reading
Special Event - Carl Edwards to Appear at the Canadian Motorsports Expo
CONCORD, February 5, 2012: NASCAR star Carl Edwards is coming to the Canadian Motorsports Expo on Saturday, February 11. Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, will be signing autographs and meeting with Canadian racing fans just one week prior to taking to the track at Daytona Intern ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Anders Krohn Gains Invaluable Experience In Rolex 24
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31 â Anders Krohn gained invaluable experience last weekend when he participated in his first Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Thanks to an opportunity from Mazda North America, Window World, PM International Suppliers and Yellow Dragon Motorsports, Krohnâs first endurance ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Robby Gordon Partners With Torchmate Racing For 2012-2013 Season
Capitalizing on a 10-year relationship with Lincoln Electric, Robby Gordon Motorsports has embraced the new addition to the Lincoln family and welcomed Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems onto Planet Robby. Gordon, who has acquired the Torchmate Racing built TTB car for the upcoming Griffin King of the Hammers event, will be ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation , the company that invented and leads the Stolen Vehicle Recovery category, today introduced its next generation, ruggedized Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for construction equipment and commercial vehicles at the American Rental Association's "The Rental Show" in New Orleans, LA. This self-powered, ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Baldwin To Support Patrick For 2012
KANNAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2012: Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has entered into a collaborative partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) where TBR will field the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala for all 10 of Danica Patrickâs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2012. The alliance guarantees a starting spot for Patrick in ... Continue reading
Historics - The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance To Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Palm Springs, Feb. 4, 2012: The Desert Classic Concours dâElegance celebrates its fifth anniversary this month with a new host venue and another headline-grabbing spectacle: vintage cars owned by members of the elite Checkered Flag 200 club, which supports the mission and initiatives of Petersen Automotive Museum ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Paves the Way for Recycling U.S. Salvage Vehicles in China
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced an agreement with Chen Jia, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Chenlong Resource Recycling Development Co. Ltd. in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, C ... Continue reading
Mazda Posts Record Sales and Market Share
Mazda Australia has smashed its previous January best with 8,479 sales last month, providing it with an 11.0 per cent market share, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
Zero Per Cent Finance Offer For The Best Used Vans Of The Year
According to the CAP Used Van of the Year 2011 awards, Volkswagen vans offer a winning combination of reliability, image and retained value compared to their key competitors. ... Continue reading
BMW Classic Parts Supply launched its new online shop. Now customers can order spare parts for their BMW classics speedily, easily and from the comfort of their home. ... Continue reading
Skoda Octavia Green E Line: E-Mobility Under Everyday Conditions
Skoda is engaged in intensive tests of its electric vehicle fleet based on ten Skoda Octavia Green E Line introduced recently. The current phase is all about new findings in operations under everyday conditions. Skoda has begun operating one of the Green E Line cars at Prague airport. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Citan - A New Urban Delivery Van Bearing The Three-Pointed Star
Citan is the name of the new urban delivery van from Mercedes-Benz. The ... Continue reading
Seat's New Commitment To Fleet Customers
Seat is continuing its campaign to become a fleet manufacturer of choice with a comprehensive Aftersales initiative - the Fleet Customer Commitment. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Increases Support For NFL In The UK
Chrysler UK has extended its partnership with the NFL in the UK to become Presenting Partner of 'Super Bash', the NFL's official UK viewing party for Super Bowl XLVI, which takes place in Indianapolis this Sunday (5 February). ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Appoints New Fleet Marketing And Motability Manager
Vauxhall has named Paul Adler as its new Fleet Marketing and Motability Manager, replacing Steve Catlin who has become National Retail Sales Manager for the company. ... Continue reading
Mini Highgate: The Exclusive New Special Edition Convertible
Hot on the heels of the Mini Baker Street and Mini Bayswater comes the third in a trio of special editions for spring 2012 - the all-new Mini Highgate. ... Continue reading
Toyota GT 86: Passion From Just £24,995
Speculation about the price tag on one of 2012's most keenly anticipated new cars can end: the new Toyota GT 86 will cost from £24,995 when sales start in June. ... Continue reading
Porsche Leipzig Concludes Best Year In The Company's History
The Porsche factory in Leipzig is celebrating its best year in its history ... Continue reading
You'll Tread Carefully With Driving Lessons From Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy This Winter
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy believes in going the extra mile to ensure students prepare for the road ahead as safe and responsible drivers. ... Continue reading
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