MOTHRA - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - August 15, 2013: Hereâs a concept I did for Picture Car Warehouse for an existing race car to be retrofitted with an all new face. Sadly, this MOTHRA budget allowed only enough for the below paint scheme. Alas, less intimidating or whimsical. ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS REVIEW: 2013 Honda Accord EX Sedan Smaller is better? In the case of the newest Honda Accord, yes. What started, 37 years ago, as a compact hatchback quickly grew into a compact sedan. Which became a mid-size sedan until the 2008 version, which had enough interior volume to count a ... Continue reading
2014 Jaguar Prices USA Jaguar today announced its most dynamic North American lineup ever for 2014, with the all-new F-TYPE sports car joining the family as the heir to the Jaguar sports car legacy. The XJ flagship sedan range adds the XJR model, also with the 550hp engine, and the line gains numerous refinements. The ... Continue reading
Teens Get Opportunity To Celebrate With An Idol
State Farm and Grammy Award Winner Kelly Clarkson team up for teen driver safety -- Teens who commit to safe driving could have the chance to bring Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson to their hometown for a free concert this coming school year. As part of the company's Celebrate My Drive program, State Farm is teaming ... Continue reading
DrivingTests101.com Passes 8 Million Practice DMV Questions Answered
DrivingTests101.com, a free leading driving permit test preparation resource for new drivers, announced that it passed 8 million questions answered through its website and mobile apps. DrivingTests101.com offers rule and sign, multiple choice questions through randomized quizzes to help new drivers pass their written p ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Donates $500,000 to Kokomo Family YMCA
Helps Promote Healthier and More Sustainable Community -August 15, 2013: Chrysler Group LLC today announced a donation of $500,000 to support the Kokomo Family YMCA's planned new facility. The new 73,000-square-foot building, to be located in downtown Kokomo, will offer area residents more amenities than the current YM ... Continue reading
Agero to Divest its Connected Vehicle Services Division to SiriusXM Radio Inc.
Agero, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM Radio Inc. will acquire Agero, Inc.'s connected vehicle services division. The connected vehicle division of Agero is a leading provider of innovative telematics services for automakers. "As the automotive telematics indust ... Continue reading
Kia Cadenza Partners with OpenTable to Dish Epicurean Experiences
RGM Group (RGM) recently kicked off an eight city tour dubbed "The Cadenza Experience" with Kia Motors America and OpenTable that introduces influential tastemakers around the U.S. to the all-new 2014 Kia Cadenza, the most powerful and technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has ever introduced in North America. Attendees ... Continue reading
Oil Industry Pushes for Reduction in Renewable Domestic Ethanol Mandate
​WASHINGTON August 15, 2013; API filed a waiver request for EPA to lower the ethanol mandate to below 10 percent of gasoline demand for 2014. API Downstream Group Director Bob Greco said the move is designed to protect consumers and the U.S. economy. âThe RFS is broken beyond repair, and we are calling on th ... Continue reading
GM Foundation Donates $100,000 to Leadership America
The General Motors Foundation is granting $100,000 to Leadership America, the longest-running, national women's development program of its kind in the U.S. The organization of established women leaders offers unique learning environments, as well as professional and personal development opportunities for its more than ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Names Ram Truck Brand 'Most Ideal Brand' for 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Customers like their Ram Trucks "just the way they are" 2013 Chrysler Town & Country and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee earn "Most Ideal" ratings The Ram Truck brand has been named the "Most Ideal Popular Brand" in AutoPacific's 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards based on owners' ratings of their 2013 cars and trucks. Additionally, t ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com's 17 Best Cars on the Market Today
Some cars offer great value while others excel in particular features such as cargo space or in-cabin technology. But which cars are quite simply THE BEST? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, offers its subjective opinion for the top dog in each vehicle segment with "The 17 Be ... Continue reading
-- Historical Tribute to the S-Class -- First public debut of the all-new 2014 S550 -- World debut of the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC -- The GLA Concept -- Mercedes-Benz will showcase its long tradition of history and innovation at the 63rd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, August 15 18, 2013, with a collecti ... Continue reading
Pinnacle Engines Appoints its First Chief Financial Officer
Silicon Valley-based designer of ultra-efficient internal combustion engines names Jonathan Michael as CFO ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 i Sport Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig 2014 Mazda6 Review Model: 2014 Mazda6 i Sport Engine: 2.5-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm/185 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 111.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.5 x 72.4 x 57.1 in. Tires: P225/55R17 Cargo: 14.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Impala Road Test and Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ (long test) Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6,800 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 5,300 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.4 x 72.9 x 58.7 in. Tires: P245/45R19 Cargo: 18.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo By Henny Hemmes
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel SICILY, Italy. March 17, 2013. Two weeks ago, at the Geneva auto show, BMW unveiled the third variant of the 3 Series. The F35 3 Series Gran Turismo, is a new âspace wonderâ which will be sold worldwide, but BMW is aiming this new model directly at the A ... Continue reading
2014 Acura RLX Review By Larry Nutson
2014 Acura RLX The Perfect Drive by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_2442) Over the last couple weeks Iâve had the chance to get up close, get inside, and drive about 160 different new cars, SUVâs and trucks. Now I didnât drive all 160 but I drove many. Those, for the mos ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Cadenza | Rocky Mountain Review +VIDEO
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Kia Cadenza. A luxury Korean sedan. Sounds a little strange, doesnât it? For all of the ground gained, in some ways, Korean vehicles struggle to realize acceptance in the US. Although itâs now more than twenty years out of date, a stereotype remains in the m ... Continue reading
Infiniti Appoints Simon Cox As Design Director, Infiniti Design London
Infiniti has appointed Simon Cox (53) Design Director, Infiniti Design London studio. In this role, Cox will be based in the new bespoke Infiniti design studio in London, which is planned to open in October. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Delivers 3.38 Million Vehicles In Period To July / +3.7 Per Cent
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 3.38 million vehicles worldwide from January to July. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz UK Announces New Network Operations Director
Robert Muller has been appointed the role of Network Operations Director, with effect from 1 September 2013. ... Continue reading
Jaguar E-Type Receives Royal Mail Stamp Of Approval As A True British Automotive Legend
Arguably the most beautiful car in history, the Jaguar E-type's stunning looks and 150mph performance are being celebrated appropriately on one of three new First Class postage stamps being launched today (Wednesday 14th August) by the Royal Mail. ... Continue reading
Jessica Gomes becomes Volvo Car Australia Ambassador
Supermodel Jessica Gomes has joined the Volvo Cars Ambassador stable. ... Continue reading
Narva Merchandising Program to Boost Sales
An innovative new showroom display will allow automotive retailers to showcase Narva's broad range of products in an eye-catching and organised manner, helping to further boost sales. ... Continue reading
Multi-talented: The New Mercedes-Benz GLA
Progressive in design, serene in day-to-day motoring and with an off-road capability: as a wanderer between automotive applications, the Mercedes-Benz GLA impressively reinterprets the compact SUV segment. ... Continue reading
All-New Holden Trax is a Big Deal for a Small SUV
The all-new Holden Trax small SUV will offer best-in-class technology, standout styling and outstanding fuel economy when it goes on sale across Australia next month. ... Continue reading
Markel American Insurance Company awards scholarships to BUILD Moto Mentor students
Markel American Insurance Company recently awarded scholarships to two students who participated in the BUILD Moto Mentor program. BUILD, founded by The Iron Horse Hotel in 2011, provides Milwaukee-area high school students the opportunity to learn valuable trade, life, business and interpersonal skills through the res ... Continue reading
Inside The Mind Of Teenage Drivers
Fewer teens are driving yet more young drivers are dying behind the wheel; a new nationwide study by Driving-Tests.org reveals what's really going on inside the minds of today's teen drivers and how you can help them focus on the road. ... Continue reading
Chief Automotive Technologies, a leader in collision repair education through Chief University, now provides its $995 in-shop training at no charge with the purchase of a computerized measuring system from an approved distribution partner. The six-hour class is approved for I-CAR credit hours through the I-CAR Industry ... Continue reading
Light Tactical Vehicle Leader Delivers Vehicles Ahead of Schedule - Today the next generation light tactical military vehicle is one step closer to the American warfighter. AM General announced delivery, ahead of schedule, of 22 of the company's Blast Resistant Vehicle - ... Continue reading
CVG Introduces All-Makes Truck Replacement Wiper Motors From Sprague Devices
-- Original Equipment Quality Replacement Wiper Motors Available for Class 6-8 Trucks -- Easy-reference Application Guide -- Easy-fit Connector Comes with Each Wiper Motor -- Now Available for Order Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle ... Continue reading
Rotary Lift to Demonstrate Timesaving Mach Series of Mobile Column Lifts at APWA Show
Learn how a set of Mach series mobile column lifts can improve productivity at your facility by visiting the Rotary Lift display at the upcoming APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition (booth #1800). The event will be held Aug. 25-28 at McCormick Place in Chicago. ... Continue reading
MAZDA HERITAGE RACERS SET TO COMPETE AT 2013 ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION
- Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to echo with the sound of four-rotor racing engines - -- As the only Asian car company to ever win the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, Mazda has a unique and nearly unmatched heritage in racing. From the company's first foray into international motorsport at the 1968 84-hour Marathon de la Route, ... Continue reading
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX: All-around performance for everyday enjoyment
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX. With rally-bred performance credibility built in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and laps spent racing on Germany's famed Nurburgring, Subaru has learned lessons about high-performance engineering and applied these insig ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2013 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners
Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVAs). "AutoPacific's Ideal Vehicle Awards are very significant because they identify which automotive manufacturers listen best to their buyers when updating and developing their latest vehicles," said George Peter ... Continue reading
Toyo Tires Files Unfair Trade Complaint With The U.S. International Trade Commission
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. and its affiliates ("Toyo") announced today that it filed a formal complaint before the United States International Trade Commission ("ITC") against twenty-two manufacturers, importers, and sellers of passenger and light truck tires (collectively, the "Respondents"). In the complaint ... Continue reading
California Bus Association Selects Flyers Energy as a Designated Fuel Supplier
The California Bus Association (CBA) has named Flyers Energy (http://flyersenergy.com) as a designated fuel supplier, securing a per-gallon discount of up to five-cents when CBA members use CFN or Voyager locations. ... Continue reading
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