Fireball Tim's NEW Video Series "Wacky Rides Monday" Ep.1: Alabama - VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD USA - May 20, 2013: Fireball Tim Lawrence, the auto world's bestest and funniest car designer kicks off an entirely new video series that follows up on his wildly successful book, "BIG BOOK OF WACKY RIDES!" For more information about Fireball Tim visit www.FireballTim.com. ... Continue reading
Visteon Experts are "Thinking Outside the Box" and Discussing V2X Technology
Innovation thought leaders from Visteon Corporation will speak at three prominent conferences in North America this week, discussing "Thinking Outside the Box," vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology, and automotive displays. At the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22 at the Henry ... Continue reading
Halliburton Deploys Pilot Fleet of Compressed Natural Gas Light-Duty Trucks
Halliburton announced today the deployment of nearly 100 light-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across several field locations in the U.S. The Original Equipment Manufacturers bi-fuel trucks were recently purchased as part of a pilot program to be rolled out throughout the Company's U.S. operations. ... Continue reading
Navistar Hires Bill Kozek As President Of Its North America Truck And Parts Business
Navistar International Corporation today announced it has appointed Bill Kozek as president of the company's North America Truck and Parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to chief operating officer last month. Kozek, 50, joins Navistar following a 26-year career at PACCAR Inc., where he most recently ... Continue reading
ITURAN's Driveit Solution Helps Automobile Owners Recover Stolen Vehicles
Any event of a stolen vehicle is truly daunting to automobile owners--but thanks to ITURAN and its innovative Driveit solution, motorists have unparalleled opportunities for protecting themselves against theft outcome, and for tracking and recovering stolen cars, trucks, and motorcycles. ITURAN has long stood as the ... Continue reading
2014 BMW 5 Series Gets Makeover
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 20, 2013. For the 2014 model year, the BMW 5 Series has been given a technical and esthetic makeover. Since the introduction of the outgoing â5â in 2009/2010, more than one million units have been sold world wide, underlining its achieveme ... Continue reading
Maxion Wheels Receives Awards from Fiat and Fiat/Chrysler
Maxion Wheels ("Maxion" or the "Company") announced today that its facility in Limeira, Brazil, was one of seven companies to be awarded the Fiat Qualitas Award in the Metallic Materials and Powertrain category. In addition, Maxion Wheels was one of two companies given Special Recognition for Performance in Meeting Fia ... Continue reading
Is Your Car Ready for Summer Holiday Travel?
With the Memorial Day Holiday weekend upon us and the summer vacation season fast approaching, a thorough inspection of your vehicle will give you peace of mind and help make your road journey safer, says the Car Care Council. "If you are planning a road trip this summer, it's important to remember that you shouldn't j ... Continue reading
PennDOT, Police Partnering for National Seat-Belt Enforcement
PennDOT will partner with more than 600 law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania State Police to participate in a national "Click It or Ticket" seat-belt enforcement effort from today, May 20, through June 9. The effort will focus largely on nighttime enforcement, using traffic safety checkpoints and roving patrol ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Cruises the New 2013 Chevrolet Silverado - Review
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - May 20, 2013: Have you ever had a truck? Seems like a pretty straight forward question, but unless you've actually owned one, it's hard to imagine just what it feels like to live a life that requires one. Sure, the gas mileage isn't so good as a Prius, but hauling wood around in ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Focus ST Review By John Heilig
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Ford Focus ST Engine: 2.o-liter EcoBoost I4 Horsepower/Torque: 252 hp @ 5,500 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 171.7 x 71.8 x 58.4 in. Tires: P235/40R18 Cargo: 23.8/44.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
The City of Laguna Hills will host the annual Memorial Day Half Marathon on Monday, May 27, 2013, honoring Marine Infantry 3/5 Battalion DARKHORSE with race proceeds and donations to 3/5 Battalions Marines/Sailors and their families. The Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon will hold four races, with a community exp ... Continue reading
GM Hires Detroit-area High Schoolers to Serve, Learn, Lead
A group of 110 Detroit-area high school students are about to begin paid summer internships as members of the brand-new GM Student Corps, a program introduced today by General Motors North America President Mark Reuss that combines service, education and mentoring. The students representing 11 United Way Network of Exc ... Continue reading
AK Steel's Coshocton Works Recognized For Outstanding Safety Performance
AK Steel's Coshocton (Ohio) Works has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene. The recognition is part of a collaborative safety awareness program established by the Coshocton County Safety Council and Chamber of Commerce. "It is an ... Continue reading
INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services, released its Memorial Day travel forecast today predicting holiday traffic will increase an average of four percent over last year. The trend is consistent with data drawn from the INRIX Traffic Scorecard Annual Report released last month showing tra ... Continue reading
Amid Economic Uncertainty, 1 in 4 Americans Plan to Spend More on Travel this Summer
The weather is getting warmer and school is winding down, and that means one thing: It's time for a summer vacation. But, amidst continued economic uncertainty, are Americans planning to travel this summer? According to a recent survey released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation , the majority (78%) of Americans say ... Continue reading
SNAPJAW Launches World's First Interactive Digital Bumper Sticker
SNAPJAW LLC, a social telematics company, today announced SNAPJAWTM, the world's first interactive digital bumper sticker that enables drivers and passengers to communicate socially and extend their personal identity on the road. 'SNAPJAW is at the intersection of personalization, social media and mobile communications ... Continue reading
John Gray appointed president of Experian Automotive
Experian, the leading global information services company, today announced that it appointed John Gray president of its automotive business unit. In his new role, Gray will assume responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business. "John is well-known in the industry and has a pro ... Continue reading
Ford's award-winning Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program celebrates its 35th anniversary; since 1978 Ford has spent more than $67 billion with diverse suppliers In 2012 Ford spent $5.7 billion with tier-one minority-owned suppliers, $1.2 billion with tier-one women-owned suppliers, and $2.1 billion with tier-o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services raises the bar again on mobile technology
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC (MBFS) today announced it is adding an in-vehicle account management app to its suite of mobile tools for its customers in the United States. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, a global leader in automotive seating and seat components, is supporting the next generation of vehicle designers as the seating sponsor of Ohio State University's (OSU) EcoCAR 2 entry. Established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors, EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to t ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion Energi a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 2013 Ford Fusion was also named Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highest recommendation the organization has ... Continue reading
The St. Regis San Francisco and The St. Regis Monarch Beach, two of California's premier addresses for exceptional luxury, are thrilled to debut The Pacific Grand Tour Aficionado Package offering discerning guests the rare opportunity to drive a Bentley along California's iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Available Memoria ... Continue reading
Ryder Announces Winners of 2012 Chairman's Safety Award
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Chairman's Safety Award. Ryder's Chairman's Safety Award provides annual recognition to segments of its business in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate superior dedication, leadership, ... Continue reading
Flash Valet and ParkWhiz have partnered to create an efficient and complete solution for parking providers. ParkWhiz.com allows consumers to find and pay for guaranteed parking online and in advance, while Flash Valet enables revenue control, vehicle tracking, and paperless, cloud-based record keeping in managed parkin ... Continue reading
Aston Martin's Radical CC100 Speedster Concept Breaks Cover
Aston Martin is celebrating its centenary in world-class style with the debut today (19 May) of the exceptional CC100 Speedster Concept. ... Continue reading
Mazda MX-5 Wins ';Most Popular Roadster' Award
The iconic Mazda MX-5, which is the world's best-selling two-seater sportscar, added another award to its trophy tally yesterday - Most Popular Roadster - when the winners of the 'honestjohn.co.uk Awards 2013' were revealed at a special ceremony in London. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Makes History At Nurburgring 24 Hours
Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez has made history by driving the first ever zero CO2 emissions lap in an international motor race in the manufacturer's #100 Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S race car at the 41st ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours. ... Continue reading
Honest John Honours High Performance Audi RS 4 Avant
The formidable Audi RS 4 Avant has captured the imagination of honestjohn.co.uk readers to such an extent over the past year that it has been voted Most Popular High Performance Car in the 2013 Honest John Awards, based on sheer volume of page views. ... Continue reading
SX4 - Good Honest Fuel Consumption
With low fuel consumption becoming even more important these days, Suzuki GB is pleased to announce that the SX4 range was voted the Best Real MPG Performer at the honestjohn.co.uk awards ceremony held in London last night. ... Continue reading
UK's Largest Volume Car Seller Opens First Seat Dealership
Evans Halshaw, the UK's largest volume car retailer and part of the Pendragon automotive retail group, has opened its first ever SEAT dealership, in Harrogate. ... Continue reading
Lower Prices And 0% Finance Offer On Subaru XV
Subaru UK is making its XV compact crossover even more affordable by introducing an interest-free finance offer on some variants of the model and significant price reductions on others. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Produces One Millionth Car at Czech Factory
A new-generation i30 became the one millionth car to be produced at Hyundai's award-winning manufacturing facility in Nosovice, Czech Republic. ... Continue reading
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