American Suzuki Motor Corporation Granted Approval of Disclosure Statement
American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced today that the Disclosure Statement for its amended Chapter 11 Plan has been approved by Judge Scott Clarkson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California. The Court's approval of the Disclosure Statement allows ASMC to begin soliciting votes to accept t ... Continue reading
The One Club, sponsors of the prestigious One Show awards, which recognize creative excellence in advertising, today announced the top 10 automobile commercials from the past 25 years at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Audi SQ5 Unveiled at 2013 NAIAS +VIDEO
Detroit January 14, 2013; The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is the first ever to be powered by a gasoline engine â in this case one producing 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 Nm (346.65 lb-ft) of torque The new top-of-the-line model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canad ... Continue reading
AFPM Reacts to Court Decision to Deny Petition for Rehearing on the Use of E15 Ethanol Blended Fuel
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) responded today to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia's decision to deny petitions to rehear a case on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to allow gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol --called "E15" -- to be sold into the gen ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets New Direction for Crossover Design, Debuts Versa Note at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 15, 2013: Nissan presented two important all-new vehicles today during a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which made its North American debut, and the dramatic Nissan Resonance, a design concept previewing the direction of future ... Continue reading
Shelby American, Inc. a division of Carroll Shelby International, unveiled today its new 850 horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Wide Body" as well as the new performance tuned Shelby Focus ST at the North American International Auto Show. The two cars represent bookends in the lineup of high performance vehicle ... Continue reading
Car manufacturers Audi of America, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Co., and Mercedes-Benz are here to let consumers know that the future has arrived, according to Connected World magazine. The publication today announced the winners of its 2013 Connected Car of the Year awards. 'This transformation rela ... Continue reading
ViSole Energy Announces New Chief Executive Officer Len Jornlin
ViSole Energy announced today that Len Jornlin, Founder & CEO of Empower Energies LLC and a former senior executive at SunEdison LLC, is joining the company as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Jornlin replaces Abe Morris, who will become Vice Chairman of the ViSole Energy Board of Directors. "We are e ... Continue reading
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Chrysler Group International LLC and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) have signed a Framework Agreement to expand their cooperation on passenger car manufacturing and sales in China. The agreement was signed at Chrysler Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., by Zeng Qinghong ... Continue reading
KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of product: Enduro motorcycles Hazard: During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the e ... Continue reading
VanDyne SuperTurbo Wins the Frost & Sullivan 2012 Automotive Powertrain New Product Innovation Award
VanDyne SuperTurbo, Inc. has announced the receipt of Frost & Sullivan's 2012 North American New Product Innovation Award in the Automotive Powertrain Market. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Wright Motorsports Completes Successful Daytona Test
BATAVIA, Jan. 13, 2013: Wright Motorsports of Batavia, Ohio and Snow Racing of Pleasant Grove, Utah, have combined forces for a history-making entry in the 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Jan. 24-27. The entry marks the first time a mother and son will compete in this storied rac ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Celebrate The Champion With MIS
BROOKLYN, Jan. 13, 2013: Now is your time to celebrate with NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski as he returns home to Michigan on Jan. 31. Fans are invited to join Michigan International Speedway and Miss Sprint Cup Jaclyn Roney for a free Q&A with NASCARâs champion at the Henry Ford Museumâs Anderson ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Electric Car Club For Milton Keynes
Hertz On Demand provides Nissan LEAF car share service for residents and visitors The Hertz Corporation has signed an all-electric car sharing partnership with Milton Keynes Council. Through the free-to-join Hertz On Demand car sharing club, local residents and businesses will be able to reserve and drive Nissan LEAF v ... Continue reading
Autoliv Technology Shines a Spotlight on Pedestrians
Autoliv Inc. the global leader in automotive safety systems -- is proud to announce that its proprietary Night Vision system is the driving force behind the newly released BMW --Dynamic Light Spot" pedestrian illumination system. Since pedestrians are four times as likely to be killed or injured by a vehicle in the d ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Announces Record Global Sales - up 30% in 2012 - and 800 Jobs in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover delivers record breaking global sales performance selling 357,773 vehicles, up 30% across 177 markets worldwide 800 new jobs announced to support future model programmes China becomes Jaguar Land Rover's largest market up more than 70% Land Rover sells more cars in 2012 than ever before - up 36% Jagua ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 1.15.13
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
2013 North American Car And Truck Of The Year Winners +VIDEO
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), is starting 2013 with two exciting steel success stories. The 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year (NACTOY) award winners, the Cadillac ATS and Dodge Ram 1500, both feature an extensive amoun ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils Next Evolution of NSX Concept at 2013 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 15, 2013; Acura today unveiled a new NSX Concept that showcases the evolution of the next-generation supercar's styling and design, including a first-ever look at one possible direction for the next-generation NSX interior design. "This further evolution of the Acura NSX Concept design is remarkabl ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR Launches State-Of-The-Art Fan And Media Engagement Center
Daytona Beach, Jan. 14, 2013: NASCAR and HP today unveiled the new NASCAR Fan and Media Engagement Center presented by HP. This first-of-its-kind resource will enable NASCAR to better serve its industry, partners and fans through a cutting-edge technology platform that facilitates near real-time response and analytics ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road - Series Releases 2013 TV Schedule
Glen Helen, Jan. 14, 2013 The Lucas Off-Road Racing Series - the pinnacle of off road short course racing is rapidly climbing up the leader board of televised motor sports and is now ranked second only to NASCAR in cumulative on-air hours. The 15 race series plus the season ending *"Challenge Cup" will air a total of 1 ... Continue reading
Outlaw Sprints - TSR And Bad Boy Buggies Team Up For 2013
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 14, 2013) â Bad Boy Buggies, a leader in off-road utility vehicles for hunting and outdoor recreation, has reached a sponsorship agreement with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and its No. 11 team of 20-time World of Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series champion Steve Kinser for the 2013 season. Bad Boy ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Henri-Lloyd Apparel Joins Lotus F1 For 2013 Season
London, Jan. 14, 2013: World leading British marine clothing & lifestyle apparel specialists Henri-Lloyd commence new partnership with Lotus F1 Team, with a new range of travel clothing for the team and consumers. On the occasion of the London Boat Show, Lotus F1 Team welcomes a new partnership with respected British c ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Optima Named 'International Car Of The Year'
Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to announce that Road & Travel Magazine has named the 2013 Kia Optima as the International Car of the Year at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Completely redesigned for the 2011 model year, the Optima's stunning design combined with modern amenities a ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2014 Cadenza premium sedan, the most technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has ever introduced in North America. The long-anticipated announcement today at Cobo Hall during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) confirmed Kia's intentions to enter into ... Continue reading
2014 Acura MDX Prototype Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Mich January 15, 2013; The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a strong indication of the styling and design direction for the third generation of the popular, 7-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV, launching by mid-2013 in bot ... Continue reading
--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO): WHAT: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) established national goals for reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil by producing biofuels and bringing new advanced technologies to the market. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Fuels America will host a roundtable tel ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Introduces R-Line for Tiguan and Touareg
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 15, 2013. Key in the aspirations of the Volkswagen Group to reach the milestone of a million cars sold in North America by 2018 is the plant in Chattanooga, where recently production of the Passat has been increased. To emphasize the importance of ... Continue reading
Cadillac ELR Electrifies the Luxury Market at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Luxury coupe blends dramatic design, industry-leading extended range technology DETROIT January 15, 2013; Cadillac unveils the 2014 ELR today at the North American International Auto Show. The sleek luxury coupe features the first application of Extended Range Electric Vehicle technology by a full-line luxury automotiv ... Continue reading
Engaging and entertaining driving dynamics across the model range; exclusive tuning enhancements on F SPORT models Completely redesigned with bold exterior styling and an LFA-inspired driver-focused cockpit Longer wheelbase with significant increases in rear seat space and trunk capacity New multimedia system with indu ... Continue reading
Ford Atlas Concept: Ford's Take On The Future of Pickups - 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Ford Atlas Concept is the future vision for pickup trucks Innovative design integrates capability and smart technologies to transform customer expectations of what Built Ford Toughî will look like in the future Next-generation EcoBoostî ââ¬â coupled with advanced engineering and design innovat ... Continue reading
Nissan Debuts 2014 Versa Note, Resonance Crossover Concept At 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Nissan today presented two important all-new vehicles during a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which made its North American debut, is the second generation of the popular Versa hatchback. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide ... Continue reading
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Land Rover Made Of The [Black And] White Stuff To Cope With UK Snow
Land Rover is proving itself once again as the manufacturer of choice during Britain's latest cold snap. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Europe Appoints New President And CEO
Byung Kwon Rhim has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hyundai Motor Europe. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Wins Best Towcar In Caravan Owners Survey
Caravan enthusiasts have voted the Land Rover Discovery 4 top when it comes to choosing a new tow car. ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Offers For Q1 2013
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is delighted to announce a range of competitive offers for the first quarter of 2013 including a year's insurance for £99, customer savings and low rate finance deals. ... Continue reading
Seat Launches Ground-Breaking Augmented Reality Showroom Experience
From today (Monday 14 January 2013), anyone entering a SEAT showroom will be able to take a glimpse into the future, thanks to an amazing new augmented reality experience that uses the ground-breaking Blippar app. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Slovakia Posts Record Car And Engine Production In 2012
Kia's Zilina plant in Slovakia produced a record-breaking 292,000 cars and 464,000 engines in 2012 - its highest ever output and respective increases of 15 per cent and 29 per cent over 2011. ... Continue reading
Subaru has confirmed it will add its first automatic transmission diesel to its range when it launches the Model Year 2013 Outback 2.0 turbo diesel in March. ... Continue reading
2014 Infiniti Q50 Sports Sedan Unleashes Inspired Performance and Hospitality
Building on Infiniti's legendary sports sedan design, performance and technology leadership, the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 is designed to create a new, distinct level of customer engagement when it launches in the North American market in summer 2013. ... Continue reading
New Look, Improved Safety and Better Connectivity for Partner and Expert Vans
As part of a new model year Peugeot has updated its commercial vehicles range. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Groups Sticks to its Sales Goal for 2018
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 15, 2013. In the hay days of the Beetle, Volkswagen was the largest foreign brand in North America. But after the arrival of the Japanese brands, the Germans had to deal with quality problems, which were published widely in the media, and VW had n ... Continue reading
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