Zipcar Announces Plans to Expand Zipvan Cargo Van Service Across North America
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced plans to expand the company's Zipvan -- cargo van service across North America. Zipcar is launching the Zipvan service in Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon today, and will roll out the service to its remaining metro markets in ... Continue reading
SAE International will hold three professional development courses in conjunction with Convergence 2012, which will be held Oct. 16-17 in Detroit. The courses, which will be held Oct. ... Continue reading
TomTom Updates Its Navigation App for iPhone and iPad
TomTom launches a new version (v1.11) of its Navigation app for iPhone and iPad. Customers with an older version of the app can download it for free. They'll then be able to navigate to addresses found on the internet, search with foursquare, and get the very latest TomTom maps. ... Continue reading
Despite Sluggish Economy Americans Continue to Prioritize Holiday Travel, AAA Says
Projected travel up 2.9 percent from Labor Day holiday weekend last year, highest travel volume expected since 2008 before the recession caused a retraction in Labor Day travel - AAA Travel projects 33 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.9 percent increase ... Continue reading
PR New Today Ford and MILK Studios, known as the hub for nurturing creativity with some of the most visionary talent, debut a revolutionary collaboration inspired by the new Fusion. "Wall to Wall: The Fusion Collective" is a digital and physical gallery experience that unites fashion, music, photography, film and techn ... Continue reading
Phillips 66 South China University of Technology (SCUT), and Solarmer Energy, Inc. have successfully set a new world record in power conversion efficiency for polymer-based organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. The 9.31 percent efficiency was certified by the Newport Technology & Application Center'sPhotovoltaic Lab in Lon ... Continue reading
Fit to be Dyed: Chevrolet Spark Suits Up for The Color Run
The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a city car offered in bold hues such as Jalapeno, Salsa Red, Lemonade, Denim Blue and Techno Pink, will pace nearly 10,000 runners in The Color Run this Saturday and Sunday at the Aviator Sports Center in Brooklyn, the first of numerous Spark-paced races across the country. Chevrolet a ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Reveals New Photos from MAD MAX 4: FURY ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, CA - August 21, 2012: Last Friday, Fireball reported on the new Mad Max movie - the first in two decades: MAD MAX 4: FURY ROAD. The latest chapter will star Tom Hardy in the title role. Here's three new pix from the production. To go back and read the previous report (and watch a video about the new film) CL ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
DENSO's "Talking Car" Technology Units Used in USDOT/UMTRI's Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot
A world where cars talk with other cars and traffic signals is literally right around the corner. Today, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), in collaboration with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) kicked off a year-long Safety Pilot Model Deployment test vehicle-to ... Continue reading
New Mobile and Web App Transforms the Smartphone from Detractor to Driving Coach
Most teens know using a mobile phone while driving is a bad idea, but nearly 60 percent of high school seniors admitted in a recent CDC study that they text while driving. Now a new free app called DriveScribe is a game-changer. It turns the mobile phone from detractor into driving coach and motivates teens to drive sa ... Continue reading
Ford is furthering its decade-long development of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications by providing cars equipped with experimental connected vehicle technology to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan for a real-world test site in Ann Arbor, Mich. ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Michigan Race Report
Brooklyn, Aug. 20, 2012: The incredibly fast Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn has long been known to be hard on engines, as the sustained rpms necessary to lap the 2-mile oval at speeds nearing 200 mph often pushes mechanical parts and pieces to their breaking points. Such was the case for Tony Stewart, as a ... Continue reading
FIM MotoGP - Podium Conference Red Bull Indy
MODERATOR: I think the riders are almost with us, ladies and gentlemen. In second place here riding the factory Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo, of course, retains his lead in the World Championship. The race winner here this afternoon, his second win at Indianapolis, his second win of the season is Dani Pedrosa, and yet another ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock - Coughlin Almost There But No Cigar Yet
BRAINERD, Aug 20, 2012: Jeg Coughlin Jr. got an important round win Sunday at the Lucas Oil Nationals, but he and the JEGS/Mopar Dodge Avenger have some more work to do in order to lock up a spot in the NHRA's postseason, the Countdown to the Championship. Coughlin beat V Gaines in the opening round on Sunday before lo ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Roush Yates Prevals In Motor City
Mooresville, Aug. 20, 2012: Greg Biffle took home the trophy and grasped the points lead after a victorious run at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. He now leads the Sprint Cup Championship standings by 20 points over Ford teammate Matt Kenseth. Biffle stormed past Brad Keselowski and was running a ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - Brown Reaches Final, Schumacher Goes To Semis At Brainerd
Brainerd, Aug. 20, 2012: It was a performance that would make every Army Strong Soldier proud as U.S. Army NHRA Racing Top Fuel drivers Tony âThe Sargeâ Schumacher and Antron Brown were spectacular throughout the weekend in the Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway. Schumacher and Brow ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Push-To-Pass Timing Altered For Sonoma
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 2012: INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, has modified the activation delay to the overtake assist for GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at the raceway in Sonoma, trimming the interval from 5 to 3.5 seconds. A total of 90 seconds will be afforded drivers, with a maximum of 15 ... Continue reading
IMSA GT3 Cup - CJ Takes P2/P3 In Doubleheader At Road America
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2012: Going into IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama doubleheader at Road America last weekend, David Calvert-Jones found himself in a familiar position. The 2012 series newcomer was at yet another racetrack that he had never previous raced on, facing a steep learning curve. But, just as the driver ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Confirms Pricing And Specification For The New CLS Shooting Brake
At its launch in 2004, the original CLS led the way, mixing coupé style with four-door practicality. The CLS has since accounted for 170,000 sales globally. ... Continue reading
Honda Enters Fast-Growing European Robotic Lawn Mower Market With Launch Of Honda Miimo
Honda Motor Europe is to enter the fast-growing European robotic lawn mower market with the introduction of Honda Miimo, its first commercial robotic product for domestic use. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Family Has A Clean Run On 2012 ECO RallyFocus Family Has A Clean Run On 2012 ECO Rally
Ford rolled out a comprehensive range of low-CO2 technologies at the Oxford to London Eco Rally this week as Ford Focus models with three different powertrains took part in this year's 65-mile event. ... Continue reading
Exclusive Limited Edition Nissan Juke Finds Its Perfect Partner With Ministry Of Sound
Two of today's best-known urban brands have combined to create a unique limited edition model. ... Continue reading
Bentley Announces New Mulsanne Vision - The World's Most Elegant Convertible
Since its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2009, the Mulsanne saloon remains a pure example of the Grand Touring Bentley, combining coach-built elegance and hand-crafted luxury with immense power and sportiness at the pinnacle of British luxury motoring. ... Continue reading
Mazda Australia has made the stylish and compact Mazda2 even more appealing with the addition of USB connectivity across the range. ... Continue reading
Hyundai iLoad and iMax Ranges Now Even More Frugal with Fuel
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has updated the award winning iLoad van and iMax eight-seat shuttle ranges with more fuel efficient diesel engines, and a new six-speed manual transmission. ... Continue reading
Honda's Once A Year Day Sale Is Back!
Honda Australia's annual Once A Year Day Sale is being held on Saturday, 25 August at Honda dealerships across the country. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's ASX and Pajero Score Successive Gold Stars
Claiming top spot in the Compact SUV segment, the ASX 2WD was praised for its good looks inside and out, reasonable purchase price and outstanding warranty. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Guides Customers to Talk Back Radio
Telling your car what you want it to do is now a reality with the introduction of technological upgrades to selected Suzuki vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mazda Design Praised as CX-5 Wins European Award
Readers of the AUTO BILD Group have chosen the Mazda CX-5 as the winner and most attractive vehicle in the "SUV, Van and All-Wheel" category at the respected publication's 2012 European Design Awards. ... Continue reading
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