2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review By Larry Nutson
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Adrenaline Injection by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3515) Fiat is on a roll, at least according to my half-full cup. Fiat 500 sales in the U.S. have increased each month through the first quarter of this year. Some of the 140 U.S studios (dealers) are selling fi ... Continue reading
ACE and Advanced BioFuels Groups Urge Congress to Protect the RFS
Congress made an historic commitment to advanced biofuels in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce oil dependence, improve national security, and spur economic growth. With gas prices recently spiking to record levels and remaining highly volatile, it is self-ev ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Regarding Left Driveshaft Recall: 2012 Honda Civic
TORRANCE, Calif. - June 12, 2012 - Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 50,000 model-year 2012 Civic vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left driveshaft. The left (driver's side) driveshaft in certain vehicles may not have been properly assembled, potentially allowing it to se ... Continue reading
New Technologies to Accelerate Harman's Connected Car Vision
Harman welcomes the recent announcements from Apple and Google regarding voice recognition and navigation tools for the automotive industry. Harman has a long history of collaboration and bringing new technologies to the automotive infotainment market. The Company also takes pride in being the first industry player to ... Continue reading
Kansas Students Claim Crown Of Top Auto Techs In Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
In a face-to-face showdown of top student teams from all 50 states, the Kansas team triumphed over the field to become known as the nation's brightest young auto technology minds, as the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills concluded its 63rd year in thrilling fashion. Taking the crown as the "best of the best" was the two-s ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of its 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) at a press conference on Wednesday, June 20 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Held in conjunction with the Automotive Press Association, the press conference will begin with registration at 11 a.m. ET, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m ... Continue reading
GoldStar GPS guided by Spireon will be Exhibiting at the 2012 NIADA Convention
Spireon, a leading provider of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and business intelligence solutions used by companies worldwide, will be exhibiting its automotive GPS solutions, showcasing its two leading brands, GoldStar GPS and EnfoTrace GPS, at booth #501 during this year's National Independent Automobile Dealers As ... Continue reading
Delphi Automotive announced today that the company has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a highly-versatile, energy-efficient method for micro-machining complex shapes. Utilizing ultrafast laser technology, the new manufacturing process will enable enhanced production ... Continue reading
Apple to License TomTom's Content
TomTom has signed a global agreement with Apple® for maps and related information. No further details of the agreement will be provided. About TomTom Maps TomTom delivers the world's most up-to-date digital maps. Covering over 200 countries and territories, our maps encompass more than 35 million kilometres globally. ... Continue reading
"Look at the interface between politics, engineering and humans. Cars and trucks are safer than ever but the driving infrastructure is crumbling and drivers are aging and on more medication while trying to manage more in-vehicle distractions. "It doesn't help that the vehicles are older, too." So muses Dave McLellan, o ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Ranks the Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012
Total Car Score the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, announced today the Top Scoring Manufacturers of 2012. These Top Scoring car companies in the automobile industry have at least four widely available models on the market for the 2012 model year. The manufacturer's score is based on the a ... Continue reading
Kia Named To "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012" List By Total Car Score
Total Car Score, one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named Kia Motors America (KMA) as one of its "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012." One of only two non-luxury brands listed, the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S. also posted the biggest improvement over 2011 with a g ... Continue reading
100 Deadliest Days For Teen Drivers Prove Summer Break From School Is Not A Break From Road Safety
With the longer days of summer fun also comes the darkest statistics for teen drivers -- the summer months are the most deadly time of year for young drivers and passengers. According to a 2010 AAA analysis of crash data by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seven of the top ten deadliest driving day ... Continue reading
General Motors Hosts 11th Annual A World In Motion Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
Today A World in Motion (AWIM) teamGM Cares volunteers from General Motors (GM) gathered at the company's Warren Technical Center to celebrate a successful year of providing students with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. "This recognition breakfast showcases the tremen ... Continue reading
Dads and Grads (and Moms too) can get behind the wheel of nearly 100 new vehicles in the first-ever auto show dedicated exclusively to test drives. The SoCal Test Drive Expo is the evolution of auto shows, pairing a traditional auto show with the opportunity for guests to drive almost every car on the show floor. Takin ... Continue reading
Altair, developer of the popular HyperWorks computer-aided engineering software, today announced that LeanNova, a newly founded engineering services provider for the automotive industry, has chosen Altair ProductDesign and its competences in optimization, light weight design, simulation, and vehicle development as its ... Continue reading
Mustang restorations started this summer should be ready in time for the car's 50th anniversary in April 2014 Ford-licensed restoration parts for classic 1960s Mustangs can improve quality, lower costs and shorten restoration time With the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang less than two years away, this summer is th ... Continue reading
Keep Your Cool in Hot Summer Cars
When it's hot outside, one of the last places you want to be is sitting in traffic without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, the Car Care Council recommends having your A/C system checked annually to make sure it is functioning at its peak performance leve ... Continue reading
SVForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community today, announced the recipients of the 15th Annual SVForum Visionary Awards. The award winners are Accel Partners Partner and President, Jim Breyer, Khan Academy Founder, Salman Khan, Techonomy Conference Founder, Journali ... Continue reading
Agero Wins 2012 CIO 100 Award for Connected Vehicle Speech Interface Solution
Agero has been named as a recipient of a 2012 "CIO 100 Award" from IDG's CIO magazine for the speech interface solution it created to encourage safe driving by users of the connected vehicle (or telematics) programs it manages on behalf of global automotive OEMs. Agero's interactive voice recognition (IVR) solution sim ... Continue reading
Sirius XM Radio and Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that Penske Automotive customers will get a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio. Penske will offer SiriusXM to its pre-owned vehicle custom ... Continue reading
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), the member-owned property/casualty insurer dedicated to serving the needs of responsible owners of high-value homes, today announced a plan to help members (policyholders) avoid losses related to distracted driving. As part of the PURE Promise, the insurer's risk manag ... Continue reading
Get Dad's Motor Runnin' This Father's Day
A majority of the population is facing the same dilemma, what to get dad for Father's Day. Dads typically love their cars and pretty much anything with a motor in it, and according to the National Retail Federation, last year people spent more than $593 million on automotive related gifts and accessories for Father's D ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Pocono Race Report
Pocono, Jun. 11, 2012: Tony Stewart was at his best when it mattered the most â at the end of the Pocono 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at the newly paved Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), started 22nd and finished third â ... Continue reading
Historics - Coys International Return To The Historic Racing Arena
Coys Auctions have led the world-wide market in classic car prices, constantly achieving record results for its clients via a full calendar of international auctions throughout the UK and Europe (www.coys.co.uk/how-auctions-work.php) and - uniquely - can also preview auction cars at its prestigious showrooms in London. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Coyne/Wilson Penalized After Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, June 11, 2012: INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, announced today penalties stemming from post-race technical inspection of the June 9 Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 18 car Dale Coyne Racing car driven by Justin Wilson was fined $7,500 and docked five entrant points ... Continue reading
As Michigan prepares for the upcoming Quicken Loans 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting June 13. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy a special appearance by Brad Keselowski, along with show car and simulator displays -- per ... Continue reading
NHRA Divisional Drag Racing - Mike Coughlin Racks Up More Points While Troy Jr. Regroups
JOLIET, June 11, 2012: It wasnât the victory he desired, but when Team JEGS driver Mike Coughlin looks at the big picture, his semifinal finish in Sunday's North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway will certainly help boost his chances for a third Top Sportsman title. Midway thr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Delivers 2.29 Million Vehicles In Period To May / +9.4 Per Cent
Deliveries by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand increased by 9.4 per cent in the period from January to May to 2.29 (January-May 2011: 2.09) million units. ... Continue reading
All-New Audi RS 4 Avant Takes Practicality To Even Greater Extremes
The price of epically rapid progress in the all-new, third generation Audi RS 4 Avant has been confirmed this week at £54,925 OTR, and first deliveries of this paradox of practicality and extremity will begin in the autumn. ... Continue reading
Chevy Set To Clean-Up At Kop Hill!
Chevrolet is to sponsor an event featuring an iconic children's soapbox derby as part of its celebrations to mark the Corvette's 60th anniversary year. ... Continue reading
An Icon In Maranello: Steve Mcqueen's 275 GTB4
Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of one of the more interesting cars ever to leave the factory - a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to legendary American star, Steve McQueen who took delivery of the car in San Francisco when he was on the set filming Bullitt. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Scores As The UEFA Euro 2012 Kicks Off
Hyundai's on-going support of football continues with the recent start of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. ... Continue reading
Five-Door Option Gives Customers More Ways To Get Into An up!
The new five-door Volkswagen up! is now available to order, costing just £365 more than the equivalent three-door model. With wide-opening rear doors and a starting price of just £8,360, getting into Volkswagen's award-winning city car now really is easier than ever. ... Continue reading
Historics - Renault at Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2012
Renault is poised to be one of the most prominent car brands at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, with details announced today of its star-studded participation, featuring a plethora of iconic heritage cars, the latest performance models, two well-known motor sport legends, plus its stunning A110-50 concept car. ... Continue reading
Over 700 young students are expected this month to experience true British manufacturing at Vauxhall and explore career opportunities at Britain's 4th ranked Top Employer - and top automotive employer. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Teams with Ski & Snowboard Australia for Another Winter Championships
Suzuki Australia has continued its support of winter sport, partnering for another year with Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) for the upcoming Suzuki National Snowsport Championships. ... Continue reading
Holden Pays Tribute to Trailblazer John Bagshaw
Holden has paid homage to one of its great former leaders and industry pioneers, John Bagshaw, who passed away aged 87 on Friday, 8 June. ... Continue reading
Safety Ranks Highly Across New Releases
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced more good news for consumers with the Mazda CX-5, Honda Civic Hatch and BMW 3 Series all awarded maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. ... Continue reading
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