February 23, 2012 Remarks by the President on Energy University of Miami Miami, Florida THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) The U! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you here today. (Applause.) I want to thank Erica for that outstanding introduction. She said her parents were tweeting. (Laughter.) Weâre so ... Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster Ride and Review by Larry Nutson
2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Funky and Fun By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2998) I was impressed by the fashionable looks of the Hyundai Veloster when I first saw it in person a year ago at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. And, I was impressed with the Hyundai Sonata in my drive last summer. No ... Continue reading
AP Fact Check - Gingrich Energy Ads Err on Facts
DINA CAPPIELLO, Associated Press â 25 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) â A 28-minute political ad offers a candidate something sound bites can never capture â a chance to explore a subject in depth. But in the case of Newt Gingrich's unusual extended commercial on American energy policy, it just means more ti ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Pricing of $700 Million of Senior Notes
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the company. They will be sold at 100% of the principal amount and will bear interest at a rate of 7.0%. Goodyear expects t ... Continue reading
City of Chicago Places Order for 500 Next-Generation Ford Police Interceptors
The city of Chicago will buy 500 Ford Police Interceptor sedans and utility vehicles, the largest commitment to date for the all-new vehicle Production of Police Interceptors added 230 jobs at the Torrence Avenue plant; additional manufacturing and support jobs are expected Ford's all-new, purpose-built Police Intercep ... Continue reading
Coates International Has Executed a Confidential Agreement With an American Auto Manufacturer
Coates International, Ltd. Coates International, Ltd. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a confidentiality agreement with an American auto manufacturer, that expresses interest in approximately 1,000 small, lightweight CSRV engines per year. ... Continue reading
Fremont Insurance Offers Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Icy road conditions and unsafe driving practices lead to thousands of crashes each year. In fact, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, nearly 80,000 crashes in Michigan last year were the result of wet, icy and snowy road conditions. Fremont Insurance, a Michigan-exclusive property and casualty ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Nissan Xterra Review
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE XTERRA VEHICLE The five-passenger Nissan Xterra is a mid-size ânicheâ SUV appealing to a particular market: One that actually faces a need for a vehicle to perform in snowy conditions and haul a ... Continue reading
Port of Los Angeles Hosts Pacific Ports Clean Air Collaborative Conference
Working together to build a more prosperous and sustainable future was the focus of the Third Pacific Ports Clean Air Collaborative Conference (PPCAC) held this week at the Port of Los Angeles. The international conference, which concluded today, drew about 125 participants representing ports from around the Pacific Ri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA and Sonic Automotive Announce Settlement of all Legal Disputes
Mercedes-Benz USA and Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced a settlement of all legal disputes between the two companies effective immediately. Mike Slagter, Mercedes-Benz USA's Vice President of Sales, stated "This agreement allows both companies to wholly focus on their business goals moving forward. For MBUSA, that ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Patrick Duels Report
Daytona, Feb. 24, 2012: Danica Patrick walked away from a nasty accident on the final lap of the first Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, finishing a disappointing 16th in the 60-lap event. Patrick earned the 29th starting spot in Sundayâs 54th Daytona 500, but she wil ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Builds Momentum in California
Retail registrations up 55 percent in the state in 2011 Share of retail registrations up 1.3 percentage points in 2011 New California-specific business center opens in Irvine 17 new Chrysler Group dealers join the network 20 FIAT studios open during the last 12 months More studios to open in 2012 in largest FIAT market ... Continue reading
Ni Hao Chongqing! Ford Opens New Plant in Chongqing; Home of the New Focus
The USD 490 million (RMB 3.34 billion) investment increases Ford's passenger car capacity in China by one-third to 600,000 units, and underscores Ford's aggressive expansion in the Asia Pacific and Africa region The green, highly automated, 1-million-square-metre assembly plant begins production of Ford's next-generati ... Continue reading
Panasonic Corporation today announced that it will supply lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The upcoming models of the Ford Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids will use Panasonic battery ... Continue reading
JD Power sees 16 million US auto sales by 2014
DETROIT, Feb 23, 2012; Reuters reported that the U.S. auto industry is poised to show the best year since 2007, J.D. Power and Associates-LMC Automotive said on Thursday, and raised their 2012 U.S. auto sales forecast to 14 million vehicles, up from 13.8 million vehicles. The consultants, which together issue auto sale ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and AeroVironment, Inc. , an authority in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions, today announced AeroVironment's selection as an additional authorized and approved nationwide supplier of EV home charging systems, on-site installation services and support for the all ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. announced the launch of its First Car Story campaign supporting the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza. The campaign hub, FirstCarStory.com, features a groundbreaking animation generator that allows users to recreate their first car, tell their story, and see it turned into an animated video, which the ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - RFR Sets Pace In Daytona Practice
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 23, 2012: Roush Fenway Racing kept its perfect streak alive, once again leading all speeds at Daytona International Speedway as the Sprint Cup Series concluded practice for tomorrowâs Gatorade Duel qualifying races. Matt Kenseth turned a lap of 44.809 during the first practice session (200.853 ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stenhouse Ready For Daytona
CONCORD, Feb. 23, 2012 Last season Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the fifth driver in Roush Fenwayâs â25 Winning Yearsâ� to hoist a NASCAR Series Championship trophy. This season he will look to build on the success that has placed him atop the category of NASCARâs fastest rising stars. Stenhouse, ... Continue reading
Gatoraide Duel 1 - Stewart P1, Earnhardt P2 - McDowell Transfers, Patrick Has A 'Ball'
Daytona, Feb. 23, 2012: Tony Stewart won Gatorade Duel 1, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. running second. Robby Gordon and Michael McDowell transferred to the 500 field. Danica Patrick experienced a "Welcome to NASCAR' moment with Jamie McMurray got into Aric Almorila that lead the latter to get into Patrick. ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2012 BMW M550d xDrive by Henny Hemmes
The Devilish Diesel By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - February 24, 2012: M GmbH, the daughter of BMW AG, has added another product category to its portfolio: M Performance Automobiles, which will be placed in between the standard line-up and the M cars. The first Performance models will m ... Continue reading
BMW to Unveil New Sub Category at 2012 Geneva Motor Show: The BMW M Performance Automobiles
Agility, precision and emotion, M-style MUNICH - February 24, 2012: The new BMW M GmbH product range offers customers more ways to experience Sheer Driving Pleasure with an even sharper sporting edge. The BMW M Performance Automobiles stand out with their exceptionally powerful engines, enhanced agility and precision h ... Continue reading
Top Athlete For The Premium Compact Segment: The BMW Concept M135i
Simultaneously with the world premiere of the first BMW M Performance automobiles, BMW's concept study of a further model from this new product category will be showcased on the media days (6 - 7 March 2012) at this year's Geneva International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS4 Racing - A Hot Blooded Concept Car For Geneva 2012
Having sold more than 180,000 examples worldwide, Citroën is continuing to evolve the DS line with the unveiling of a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show - Citroën DS4 Racing. ... Continue reading
Upgraded Mazda3 Range Now On Sale
The upgraded version of Mazda's best-selling model worldwide, the Mazda3, is now on sale from £13,495 (on-the-road), which includes a £2,300 saving (1.6 TS model ... Continue reading
Toyota Delivers Market-Leading Emissions Performance With The Most Affordable Hybrid In The UK
The new Yaris Hybrid shows Toyota doing what it does best, providing market-leading technology at an affordable price. Yaris Hybrid is the most CO2 efficient combustion engine vehicle in the mainstream market, at 79g/km, with fuel economy of 80.7mpg. ... Continue reading
Mégane R.S. 250 Australian Grand Prix Limited Edition - The lovechild of Renault and the AGP
For 35 years, Renault and Formula 1 TM have been pursuing a common goal: to push back the limits of motor sports and technology. Since 1977 Renault has claimed nine Drivers' world crowns and ten Constructors' titles. After going back to its core expertise as an engine-provider in 2011, Renault powers four teams in 2012 ... Continue reading
Honda and Evans Motorsport Unveil the New-Look Honda Jazz
Honda Australia today unveiled its two new Mugen-tuned Jazz rally cars which will be campaigned by Evans Motorsport in the 2012 Bosch Australian Rally Championship (ARC). ... Continue reading
Ford's New 1.0-Litre EcoBoost Petrol Engine Powered By Multiple Innovations
Ford's latest addition to its acclaimed turbo-powered EcoBoost petrol engine line-up boasts innovations which make the 1.0-litre a genuine alternative to its larger naturally-aspirated predecessor. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Partner In Development Of Smart Charging Concept For Electric Cars
Volvo Car Corporation's focus on connectivity technology also includes smart features for charging of electric vehicles. The company is one of the partners in the research project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) that develops a smart on-board concept for controlling, measuring and paying for elect ... Continue reading
Offers On A Plate From Chevrolet This March
Fancy a Spring in your step? Chevrolet has come up with a whole range of 12-plate deals that make choosing a new car for the new season an even more attractive proposition, with savings across the entire model range - Spark, New Aveo, Cruze Hatchback, Orlando and Captiva. ... Continue reading
Subaru Reveals UK BRZ Specification
Designed to deliver powerful performance and thrilling handling, the UK-specification Subaru BRZ is set to add generous standard equipment to its already impressive arsenal. ... Continue reading
Gasoline Near $6 Per Gallon in Florida - You Asked For It, America!
Tampa television station reporting that some gasoline pumps are priced near $6 per gallon TAMPA - February 22, 2012: The CBS-television affiliate in Tampa, Florida reported today that "...motorists are shelling out $5.89 for a gallon of regular gas at a Shell station in Lake Buena Vista, topping out at $5.99 a gallon f ... Continue reading
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