GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust
General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust. The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual "Q for Conservation" event that generates revenue for conservation projects throughout the state. "It's a p ... Continue reading
MPG's Completely Green Fleet Alleviates Gasoline Price Worries
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for maintenance. Because the state requires a special blend of pollution-fighting gasoline that these ref ... Continue reading
CarMD Moves its Headquarters to Irvine, Calif.
CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of high tech consumer automotive information and products, today announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters located at 17352 Von Karman Avenue, in Irvine, Calif. CarMD worked with architectural firm DeRevere and Associates, and Caliber Construction, Inc., to con ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America presented a $25,000 check to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Saturday, May 12, 2012 during the opening ceremony of its annual "Walk Like MADD" 5K walk in Huntington Beach, Calif. The walk raised awareness for MADD's mission to stop drinking and driving, support victims and prevent underage ... Continue reading
Golden State Collision Centers, Inc. will present two rehabilitated vehicles in Yuba City, CA to families in need. The vehicles will be presented during their Celebrate Americana Benevolence Event at 5:30 p.m., May 17, 2012, at the Golden State Collision Center, 996 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA. ... Continue reading
Auto Accessories Online Retailer mAuto Store Announces Spike In Sales After First Product Launch
Exciting online startup mAuto Store has a lot to shout about as the company announces record sales in less than a month since its first video launch. Today mAuto Store confirmed it has sold thousands of car sun shades since the product launch for its exclusive Eyes Car Shades was released April 17, 2012. The long-await ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "e-Retailing in the European Automotive Aftermarket" report to their offering. This report outlines the key considerations when implementing an online strategy and assesses how a number of Europe's leading aftermarket companies have executed their strategies. It co ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumers Are Interested in Start-Stop Vehicles
New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel economy of their vehicle. The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power ... Continue reading
Hertz Partners With Chrysler To Bring The FIAT 500 Sport To Car Sharing Fleet
The Hertz Corporation announced today the addition of the new 2012 FIAT 500 Sport cars to its fleet of Hertz On Demand vehicles. The sleek Italian compact will roll out to Washington DC, San Antonio, San Francisco, New York and Miami Beach as well as onto 50 college campuses as part of the global car sharing club's uni ... Continue reading
The Seasons Have Changed But Many Canadians Have Not, Reveals a New Goodyear Survey
While most Canadian drivers (82 per cent) understand that their tires have the greatest impact on the overall traction and handling of their cars this Spring, a new poll by Goodyear Canada reveals that two in five (40 per cent) have not yet completed their tire changeover for summer.Ã With two in four (44 per cent) ... Continue reading
IAC Group Showcases Commitment To Next Generation Of Vehicle Interiors At WardsAuto Interiors Show
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group interior systems are featured extensively on three of the 10 Best Interiors honored today at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich. IAC also presented a design student from the College for Creative Studies with the third annual Ecoblend En ... Continue reading
Evolution of Interior Vehicle Control Systems Embodied by TRW Integrated Electronic Control Panel
Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Body Control Systems business has continually evolved the technology that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures and telematics into a single, convenient panel in the vehicle's cen ... Continue reading
Inteva Products Announces Student Scholarship Winners for Connect The Sky Design Competition
Inteva Products today announced the student scholarship winners for its Connect the Sky Roof Systems design competition at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) awarding the Innovation grand prize to Jeeho Cha, a junior, for his Scenic OLED (organic light-emitting diode) Sunroof Experience concept and the Insight awa ... Continue reading
Teen Driver Safety: Top Five Things to Remember if Your Vehicle Breaks Down
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and with an average of 45 youths lost every summer weekend in motor vehicle crashes(1) AutoMD.com is providing teen drivers with important tips to stay safe both on and off the road if they encounter a breakdown. "According to parents, a majority of teen drivers(2) are relati ... Continue reading
Fashion Destination Group (FDG) and Working Wardrobes would like to welcome Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel as one of the top sponsors for their June 9th Fashion Extravaganza. Mercedes will showcase luxury cars as part of the event. Luxury cars for a luxurious event! Celebrity makeup artist Lynn Simpson will be joining ... Continue reading
Zipcar Expands "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service to Chicago
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the expansion of its "Zipvan" pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full size cargo vans currently available through the service in San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are now available for use by Zipcar me ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus ES 350 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
The New ES features something for everyone, and why not! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The ES has been the entry-level Lexus since Lexus's beginning in 1989. Lexus is unusual in that it now has multiple entries in the entry-luxury segment of the automotive marketplace. That shouldn't be overly surprising as som ... Continue reading
Teens nominated and selected through underage drinking prevention video contest Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), along with Presenting Sponsor State Farm is announcing today the 10 teens chosen to be part of MADD's first-ever National Teen Influencer Group. Through MADD's Power of You(th) -- program, five teens we ... Continue reading
Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide to help customers incr ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif. â May 17, 2012 â Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose. Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss of power steering assistan ... Continue reading
Midtronics Develops New GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool
Midtronics, Inc. today announced the completion of initial field testing for the GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the first high-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle battery service and de-power tool for various hybrid and electric vehicles. The GRX-5100 safely de-powers high-voltage batteries and also enables service for the ... Continue reading
Grand Am Prototypes - Dalziel P2 In New Jersey
Millville, May 15, 2012: High-flying Ryan Dalziel added to his growing CV of top drives with a hard-fought second place in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Seriesâ Global Barter 250 at New Jersey. Ryan, from Windermere in Florida, and Venezuelan team-mate Enzo Potolicchio perfected the Starworks Motorsport strategy t ... Continue reading
AMA Flat Track - Lucas Oil Becomes Presenting Series Sponsor
DAYTONA BEACH, May 15, 2012: AMA Pro Racing and Lucas Oil have reached an agreement naming the lubricant and motorsports powerhouse as a presenting sponsor of AMA Pro Flat Track's top division and designating MAVTV as the series broadcast partner for the 2012 season. "We are very proud of our new partnership with Lucas ... Continue reading
Top Sportsman - JEGS Racers Ready For Norwalk
NORWALK, May 15, 2012: Team JEGS drivers Mike and Samantha Coughlin find themselves in similar situations as they head to this weekend's sixth annual BâLaster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. After a pair of late-round finishes at the recently completed season-opening North Central Division Lucas Oil Ser ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock - Kansas Coughlin Preview
Overland Park, May 16, 2012: In 2012, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is making his return to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series after a one-year hiatus. Jeg is driving the all-new JEGS Mopar Dodge Avenger in the Pro Stock class. In his first outing since his return, he drove to a runner-up finish at the OâReilly Auto Par ... Continue reading
Parkmobile USA, Inc. Launches NFC-Enabled Mobile Parking Payment Solution in Oakland, CA
Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile's native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Blackberry smartphones anywhere in the city ... Continue reading
The SAE Foundation yesterday honored Edsel B. Ford II with its Industry Leadership Award and raised more than $400,000 to fund STEM education programs during the Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration at Ford Field in Detroit. Much of the proceeds came from a live auction of a one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang built by For ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Advice on Selecting a Quality Driving School for Teens
With traffic crashes the leading cause of death for teens, making sure new drivers have a foundation in basic driving skills is critical to success behind the wheel With the summer months ahead and many teens looking to complete their driver's education courses, AAA offers advice, resources and tips on selecting a qual ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Brand Kick Starts US Youth Soccer National Test Drive Tour
The Chrysler brand today announced a partnership with the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer), the nation's largest youth sports organization, to create a test drive tour featuring the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The partnership allows the brand to conduct onsite test drives at various US ... Continue reading
Vauxhall To Build Next-Generation Astra At Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall today confirmed that production of its next-generation Astra compact car will be built at the company's manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Ellesmere Port will be the lead plant of only two in Europe building the new model. ... Continue reading
Better And Better: Toyota And Lexus Fleet Services Acclaimed As "Most Improved In 2012"
Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services has won the award for Most Improved Manufacturer in the 2012 Fleet World honours. ... Continue reading
Bentley Ready For Classic Thousand Mile Challenge
W.O. Bentley's gift for creating cars that combined the speed of a thoroughbred racing machine with an enviable reputation for strength and comfort, allowing them to effortlessly cover hundreds of miles, is set to be underlined once again at the 2012 Mille Miglia when two 4½ litre Bentley Blowers take on the classic 1 ... Continue reading
There are certain cars that, because of their rarity and the role they've played in automotive history, simply must be preserved for posterity. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Scores Fleet World Honours Hat Trick…Again!
For the second year running, Vauxhall left the Fleet World Honours with a trio of top awards including the technology award for the Ampera, a Best MPV gong for Zafira Tourer and a best new van award for Combo. ... Continue reading
Seat Adds Spanish Flavour To GTI Treffen 2012
Seat is once again a star attraction at the exciting GTI Treffen event at Wörthersee in Austria, with a host of head-turning models that reinforce the Barcelona brand's dynamic character. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Ensures Smooth Transportation with Fleet for UEFA EURO 2012
Kia, UEFA EURO 2012, Hyundai ... Continue reading
Audi Refreshes the Iconic TT with Sporty S Tronic Transmission
The iconic Audi TT has been reinvigorated with the addition of new variants featuring the company's sporty S tronic transmission. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen up! Claims Another Top Award at Fleet World Honours
Volkswagen's new small car, the up!, has claimed yet another award, being named Best City Car in the 2012 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a recent ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. ... Continue reading
Advanced Technologies Contribute to Maximum Safety
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced maximum 5 star safety ratings for two Mercedes-Benz models - the all new B-Class and the Valente van. ... Continue reading
Spectacular Stutz Stars at Shannons Sale
One of the most gregarious and sought-after Post War American luxury cars ever built - a Stutz Blackhawk - is one of the standout vehicles of Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction on Monday June 4. ... Continue reading
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