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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club PRHT By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2336) Drive the Mazda Miata MX-5 for a short thirty-minute stint and you quickly conclude that it is indeed a fun little car. My last Miata drive over a year ago quickly took me back to my younger years and my ’67 ... Continue reading

Penske Logistics Wins Bid to Operate BMW of North America Parts Distribution Center

Penske Logistics Wins Bid to Operate BMW of North America Parts Distribution Center

READING, Pa., April 30, 2013 -- Penske Logistics announced it has been awarded the contract to be the operational manager of the BMW of North America, LLC parts distribution center in Nazareth, Pa. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Penske Logistics will provide a trained labor force for the after ... Continue reading

Do It Yourself (DIY) Auto Repair Driven by Recession, Becomes a Habit in the Recovery, according to AutoMD.com's "2013 DIY Report"

Do It Yourself (DIY) Auto Repair Driven by Recession, Becomes a Habit in the Recovery, according to AutoMD.com's "2013 DIY Report"

CARSON, Calif., April 30, 2013 -- An easing economic outlook has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs DIYers undertake, according to the "2013 DIY Report" from AutoMD.com. Driven by cost-savings  – but also enjoying the process – DIYers are continuing to do more of their ... Continue reading

Iconic Seats for an Iconic Car; Recaro Comes Standard in New Camaro Z/28

Iconic Seats for an Iconic Car; Recaro Comes Standard in New Camaro Z/28

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30, 2013 -- Hand-crafted Recaro seats will be standard fitment for the return of the most iconic model in Camaro history, the Z/28. The driving experience of the powerful, high-revving, track-ready Z/28 will be enhanced with the bold bolstering and high-performance driving capabilities the Re ... Continue reading

BIO Responds to House Energy & Commerce White Paper on Renewable Fuel Standard

BIO Responds to House Energy & Commerce White Paper on Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Bipartisan Review of the Renewable Fuel Standard with Examination of Agricultural Impacts. In a letter addressing the committee’s second white paper, “ ... Continue reading

The New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Sets New Benchmarks In Efficiency, Safety And Dynamics On The Market

The New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Sets New Benchmarks In Efficiency, Safety And Dynamics On The Market

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has lent its name to an entire vehicle segment and is a synonym for large vans all around the globe. ... Continue reading

Peugeot 205 Goes More Than The Extra Mile After Clocking Up Over 338,000

Peugeot 205 Goes More Than The Extra Mile After Clocking Up Over 338,000

Following the successful launch of the Peugeot 208, which has already achieved over 30,000 UK sales to date, along with the subsequent release of the 208 GTi, Peugeot is celebrating the historical success of this series with the story of a very reliable 205. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Wraith UK Debut In Harrods' Window

Rolls-Royce Wraith UK Debut In Harrods' Window

Today marks the UK debut of Rolls-Royce Motor Car' latest model, Wraith. ... Continue reading

McLaren To Showcase Heritage And Contemporary Can-Am Models At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

McLaren To Showcase Heritage And Contemporary Can-Am Models At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, McLaren will showcase a selection of legendary models from the company's heritage collection at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading

Audi strengthens its ties to German culture Downunder

Audi strengthens its ties to German culture Downunder

Luxury German carmaker, Audi, has returned as the title sponsor of the Audi Festival of German Films that runs nationally from 30 April to 15 May, 2013. ... Continue reading

World interest in Hider-Smith Collection at Shannons Melbourne Sale

World interest in Hider-Smith Collection at Shannons Melbourne Sale

Enthusiasts from Europe and New Zealand battled with Australian floor and phone bidders for important vintage sporting cars and parts from the collection of Victorian Sporting Car Club identity and competitor Ted Hider-Smith at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on April 29. ... Continue reading

Fiat Chrysler Group appoints new Marketing Director

Fiat Chrysler Group appoints new Marketing Director

Fiat Chrysler Group Australia has announced the appointment of Mark McCraith as Director of Marketing, further strengthening the new-look management team. ... Continue reading

All-New Opel Mokka SUV - Compact in size, Big in Attitude

All-New Opel Mokka SUV - Compact in size, Big in Attitude

Opel's compact Sports Utility Vehicle, the Mokka, is confirmed for Australian release and is due to arrive in local showrooms in the third quarter of this year. ... Continue reading

Stunning S Series Valiant in Shannons Sydney Sale

Stunning S Series Valiant in Shannons Sydney Sale

A simply stunning jet black with red interior 1962 S Series Chrysler Valiant sedan that has had more than $50,000 lavished on its total restoration is a standout vehicle of Shannons Sydney autumn classic Auction next Monday (May 6). ... Continue reading

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