Baboons Go Ape Over Hyundai 130 Family Hatchback +VIDEO
Car parts and interior subjected to wear and tear of over 40 monkeys Hard-wearing hatch survives toughest challenge yet High Wycombe - May 14, 2012: There was plenty of monkeying around last week when Hyundai setunderwent the ultimate wear and tear challenge for its new family car. In the first endurance test of its ki ... Continue reading
Cars.Com's Top 10 Underappreciated Cars and Trucks
Chicago May 12, 2012; Good products usually sell themselves . . . but not always. Cars.com has assembled a list of cars and trucks that should be more popular than they are. In some cases the sales figures aren't bad, but in none of the cases do the sales match the Cars.com assessment of the cars' relevance or excellen ... Continue reading
CNG/PROPANE - Eight New U.S. EPA Certifications For JTG II Propane Liquid Injection Bi-fuel Systems
ICOM NORTH AMERICA EARNS EIGHT NEW EPA AUTOGAS CERTIFICATIONS FOR FORD VEHICLES NEW HUDSON, Mich. â Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certific ... Continue reading
instaVIN Partners with Classic Cars to Deliver Vehicle History Reports to the Classic Car Market
instaVIN, a leading provider of vehicle history reports, and classic cars, the world's largest online listing site for classic cars, today launches the instaVIN vehicle history report service for classic cars dealers, buyers and private sellers. instaVIN is the only leading car history report service providing vehicle ... Continue reading
Scaleo chip, the leading fabless semiconductor company in automotive electronics for powertrain, body control and driver-information, announced today the introduction of AMEC(R), a breakthrough technology for internal combustion engines and electric motors control. AMEC(R) will be first available in OLEA, Scaleo chip's ... Continue reading
LEAP Financial's Unique Business Model Ranks High in Customer Satisfaction Survey
LEAP Financial, a vehicle leasing company that serves consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, announced the results of their most recent customer satisfaction survey. LEAP asked customers to rate their overall satisfaction with LEAP using a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being Not Satisfied and 5 being Very Satisfied. ... Continue reading
23 Receive SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award
Twenty-three mobility engineering professionals either have been or will be honored with the SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award. This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions toward the work of the SAE Engineering Meetings Board (EMB) in the planning, development, and dissemination of t ... Continue reading
Whenever a driver puts their key in the ignition, they are going to run the risk of receiving a traffic ticket due to the countless laws and traffic codes that California maintains. Even the safest and most diligent of drivers can find themselves forced to pay for expensive tickets or even traffic school. In addition t ... Continue reading
American Science and Engineering, Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of an order for eight Z Backscatter Vans (ZBV) for use by international law enforcement agencies. The ZBV systems will be used by law enforcement officials to scan vehicles at borde ... Continue reading
SEAT Reveals Ibiza CUPRA Concept
SEAT has presented its Ibiza CUPRA Concept at a recent Volkswagen Group media event that signals the start of the Beijing International Motor Show. The Ibiza CUPRA was showcased as a close-to-production concept car that heralds a new generation of the iconic CUPRA model. The Ibiza CUPRA shows the SEAT DNA in its most c ... Continue reading
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it will showcase its industry-leading ultra-lightweight natural gas vehicle storage systems, hybrid/electric propulsion system components and vehicle and advanced p ... Continue reading
Voting for Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Opens This Morning at 10 am ET/7 am PT
At 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT today (Monday), Toyota will open voting for the second year of 100 Cars for Good, a national philanthropic program that will award100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive days. Winners will be selected each day through public voting on Facebook at www.100carsforgood.com . ... Continue reading
Ways the Automotive Sector and its Supply Chain Can Improve the Environment and Create Jobs
David E. O'Ryan, President and Co-Founder of Advanced Technology & Marketing Group LLC, was a speaker on a panel of automotive supply chain industry experts at the 2012 Technology Market Summit held today at American University in Washington, DC. Other speakers at the Summit included: Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator, En ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Adds Bonus Cash Allowance to Benefit Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families
A $500 'Military Appreciation Bonus Consumer Cash' allowance will be applied toward the retail purchase or lease of a new, eligible Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, or FIAT brand vehicle All franchised Chrysler Group dealers are eligible to participate Bonus cash offered for limited timeà Chrysler Group LLC today a ... Continue reading
Icom North America Earns Eight New EPA Certifications
Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. The new certifications cover all ... Continue reading
Hertz on Demand and IBM Lead on Smart Charging Initiative for Electric Vehicles
The Hertz Corporation , has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric vehicle (EV) mobility and user adoption through intelligent recharging solutions. In a special agreement, Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicl ... Continue reading
MACON, May 13, 2012: Zach Daum drove to his first victory in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Alex Harris claimed his first triumph in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series Saturday at Macon Speedway. âItâs nice to get one,â� Daum said. âIâve won in USAC (Midget ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Darlington, May 13, 2012: Tony Stewart overcame an ill-handling racecar, a broken clutch and a near-empty fuel cell to finish third in the Southern 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Saturday night at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. The third-place effort equaled Stewartâs best career Sprint Cup finish at the venerable ... Continue reading
ALMS P2 - Dempsey, Foster And Cocker Rally To Finish Debut Event At Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, May 13, 2012: Dempsey Racing and team drivers Patrick Dempsey, Joe Foster and Jonny Cocker passed their ALMS P2 debut âtest raceâ� with flying colors and made it to the finish of Saturdayâs American Le Mans Monterey Presented by Patrón at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the No. 27 Trina So ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Maldonado Puts Williams Back On Top
Barcelona, May 13, 2012: Pastor Maldonado was the hero of Barcelona on Sunday afternoon. The Venezuelanâs speed in his Williams FW34 came out of left field on Saturday, and in the race he became the fifth different winner this season and the seventh in seven races when he steered it to the British teamâs firs ... Continue reading
FIA GP2 - Caterham Racing On Top In Spain
Barcelona, May 13, 2012: Giedo van der Garde snatched an against the odds victory with the help of a strong start and a smart pit strategy to claim the feature race win today in Barcelona ahead of poleman James Calado and Stefano Coletti. The paddock held its breath as the lights went out, and a few of the drivers did ... Continue reading
The real story in this year's rankings of automakers by their suppliers in the 12th annual study of OEM working relations is not their overall rankings, but rather the dramatic and continuing slide of Toyota and Honda, and the continuing improvement of Chrysler Group, General Motors and Ford since 2005. While still in ... Continue reading
Brose to Expand Manufacturing in Michigan; Add 450 Jobs
Fueled by significant growth with domestic OEMs, Brose North America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of mechatronic components and systems for vehicle bodies and interiors, signed a purchase agreement for an existing 380,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in New Boston, Mich. near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Pioneers Carbon Body Exterior Parts in Series Production
Liquid resin press molding enables series production of carbon components Johnson Controls, a leading global supplier of automotive interiors and electronics, is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors. "Lightweight construction is one of the key challe ... Continue reading
AAA and the League of American Bicyclists: Pedaling Towards a More Bicycle-Friendly America
As communities from coast to coast celebrate National Bike Month this May, a growing number of Americans are picking up their bikes for recreation, fitness and transportation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of bicycle commuters nationwide increased 40 percent from 2000 to 2010. With more bicyclists on ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Named Winner of 2012 MobileTrax Mobility Award
ZoomSafer announced today that is has been named a winner of the 2012 MobileTrax Mobility Awards, receiving the award for achievements in Preventing Texting While Driving," in the Mobile Services category. These are ZoomSafer's second consecutive nomination and win; the company also won the Preventing Texting While D ... Continue reading
A new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicates that while 97 percent of teens know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving -- and 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends. The survey found that teenagers feel press ... Continue reading
Big On Performance, Small In Number: The Mini John Cooper Works GP
Only once has there been anything like it, but even that wasn't as quick. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Creates New Customer Quality Director Role
With effect from June 1, Alison Jones is promoted from her current position as Head of Operations at Audi UK into the newly created role of Customer Quality Director on the Volkswagen Group UK Board of Management. ... Continue reading
MPV King Seat Alhambra Picks Up Tenth UK Award
Seat UK is celebrating a double-digit tally of national awards for its widely-praised Alhambra with news that it has been crowned 'MPV of the Year' from respected specialist publication Diesel Car for the second time in a row. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo At The Mille Miglia 2012
For the 2012 Mille Miglia tribute, the Alfa Romeo Historic Motoring team will be lining up four official Museum vehicles, two pre-war - the 1500 SS and the 1750 GS - and two models from the 1950s - the 1900 SS and the 2000 Sportiva - which took part in the Mille Miglia race between 1927 and 1957, a classic event which ... Continue reading
Toyota dealers at Harlech North Wales, Rochdale Lancashire and Boston Lincolnshire were awarded with the top honours at Toyota's 'Ichiban'European Customer Satisfaction Award event held on 8 May in the National Assembly Building in Budapest. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Continues To Be Number One In European Key Account Business
The Volkswagen Group has confirmed its leadership in the five largest individual EU markets, Germany, Great Britain, France, Spain and Italy ... Continue reading
Ford Plans To Triple EcoBoost-Powered Car Output For Europe By 2015
Ford is planning to more than triple the production of its vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient and powerful EcoBoost petrol engines to approximately 480,000 a year by 2015, from 141,000 in 2011. More than 135,000 of which will be vehicles equipped with the 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine, manufactured in Bridgend, Wales. ... Continue reading
Audi at the 2012 Worthersee Tour
Audi is exhibiting concept vehicles that appeal to lifestyle, action and sporty themes at the Worthersee Tour. ... Continue reading
Strong Financial Result for Suzuki
Suzuki Motor Corporation has recorded another strong financial result for the 2011 fiscal year (April 2011 to March 2012) ... Continue reading
30 Years of C-Class - Australia's Most Successful Prestige Car Continues to Set the Benchmark
The thirty year history of the C-Class range has passed a new milestone with in excess of 30,000 of the current generation sold in Australia since launch in July 2007. The 30,000 sales benchmark was passed in February 2012 when the 30,000th C-Class sedan was delivered. ... Continue reading
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