Toyota Sponsors LATISM Twitter Party on Education, Featuring National Center for Family Literacy
Toyota and Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media (LATISM) will team up to host a candid education discussion on October 4, leveraging the inclusiveness of Twitter and the expertise of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), a longtime partner of Toyota. The hour-long open discussion will begin at 9 p.m. E ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2013 Sentra
Nissan today announced that the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra compact sedan will be priced from $15,990 when it goes on sale at U.S. Nissan dealers nationwide beginning October 16. The redesign of Sentra focuses on class-above design standards inside and out, as well as efficiency in engineering. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-door Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-door Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm/243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 165.8 x 70.3 x 57.5in. Tires: P225/40R18 Cargo volume: 14.8 cu. ft. Fuel ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review By Carey Russ
2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review By Carey Russ ... Continue reading
New Research Assesses Link Between CSA And Safety
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a report examining the relationship between motor carrier CSA scores and actual crash involvement. The research expands upon previous investigations by introducing a sophisticated statistical analysis that provides more accurate and direct results. AT ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Expands In Washington D.C. And Montgomery County MD
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand in the Washington D.C. metro area with the addition of 70 new parking spots, including spaces in Virginia and Maryland. The service is a pay-as-you-go system without an annual fee, providing members with 24/7 access to vehic ... Continue reading
Influenced by the phenomenal growth of mobile devices to access the Internet, tablets and smartphones are being used by one in five new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in the automotive shopping process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 New Autoshopper StudySM released today. The study analyzes how n ... Continue reading
As a part of the comprehensive marketing launch surrounding the all-new 2013 Accord, Honda kicks off the first-ever Accord Cash Car competition event Saturday, Oct. 6 in New York City's Times Square, to be followed by appearances in Chicago, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The interactive Accord Cash Car promotion allows part ... Continue reading
Cosworth Develops Ultimate Performance Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept For 2012 SEMA Show
Hyundai chose the world-renowned engineering design and manufacturer, Cosworth, as a development partner to create the ultimate Genesis Coupe known as the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series (CGRS). The eye-grabbing blue Cosworth CGRS concept will be showcased with the Hyundai brand at the upcoming 2012 SEMA show. ... Continue reading
It's Fall Car Care Month: Is Your Car Trying to Tell You Something?
While talking cars only appear in the movies, your vehicle can still communicate using its own language. Sounds like squealing, thumping, hissing and grinding are all signs that your vehicle may be trying to tell you something, says the Car Care Council. "It's important for car owners to listen and act accordingly when ... Continue reading
20% Of Digital New Vehicle Reseachers Now Use Mobile Devices To Access Their Info
Nearly 60 Percent of Buyers Narrow Their Decision to One Model during the Final Week before Buying WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 1 October 2012; Influenced by the phenomenal growth of mobile devices to access the Internet, tablets and smartphones are being used by one in five new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in the ... Continue reading
2012 Paris Auto Show Autumn Chic
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0327) Fashion converged in the City of Light this late September. The clothiers of much of the world came together in Fall Fashion Week along with much of the global auto industry at the bi-annual Mondial De L’Automobile, the Paris Auto Show. Each ye ... Continue reading
What's the Most Risky Day of the Week to Drive to Work?
Nationwide Insurance analyzed claims data from 2012 and found that Friday may be the most risky day to drive to work, with its members having the highest average number of claims per day at 4,664. Wednesday came in second with an average of 4,197 claims, followed closely by Thursday, Monday and Tuesday. ... Continue reading
Troy A. Clarke, the newly named president and CEO of Navistar International Corporation, will deliver the keynote address at SAE International's 2012 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Conference. The 2012 event - Total Vehicle Integration: Engineering the Next Vehicle Revolution - is set for Oct. 2-3 at the Donald E. Step ... Continue reading
Unique annual event enables talented, high-potential MBA candidates from the nation's leading business schools to compete for $50,000 in scholarships Company has been the exclusive sponsor of the competition since 1995, conducted annually at the National Black MBA Association's Annual Conference and Exposition The team ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Logano Wins At Dover
DOVER, Sep. 30, 2012: The steep concrete banks of Dover International Speedway aside, Saturday's OneMain Financial 200 was hardly a cliffhanger, as Joey Logano dominated the proceedings from start to finish in winning his seventh NASCAR Nationwide Series race of the season. Momentarily, at least, a caution on Lap 177 f ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Piquet Wins At Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sep. 30, 3012: Nelson Piquet Jr. converted a last-ditch, last-lap pass for the lead Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, prevailing in the Smith's 350 to seal his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory of the season. Piquet dove low to the inside of Matt Crafton in the first turn and made th ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Perez Takes McLaren Seat For 2013
Woking, Sep. 30, 2012: With news of Lewis Hamiltonâs move to Mercedes expected to be confirmed imminently, McLaren have announced Sauberâs Sergio Perez as his replacement for 2013. The up-and-coming Mexican, who has already scored two podiums this season, has been signed by the Woking team on a multi-year con ... Continue reading
Grand Am DP - Sun Trust Wins The Race, Ganassi Wins The Championship
LAKEVILLE, Sep. 30, 2012: Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor scored their third consecutive Lime Rock Park race victory and Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas wrapped up their third consecutive Daytona Prototype championship in Saturdayâs Rolex Series season finale in the GRAND-AM Championship Weekend at Lime Rock Park prese ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Appoints Nick Hewson to the Board of Directors
Green Automotive Company (OTC:GACR) is reinforcing its Board of Directors by appointing Nick Hewson to its Board, effective September 26, 2012. Nick Hewson joins the Board in anticipation of a number of important deals currently in the pipeline. This appointment follows the recent appointment to the Board of Ian Hobday ... Continue reading
Rand McNally and RVDA Release Free Dealer and Service Location App for RV Travelers
Rand McNally and the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) today announced the release of the "RVDA Dealer Locator" app, providing RVers a simple way to find RV dealers and service providers across a variety of platforms. The information, available for Android and iOS platforms, also is available via Rand McNally's on ... Continue reading
All-new Range Rover Revealed at Paris Motor Show
Land Rover has revealed the all-new Range Rover, the world's most refined and capable SUV. The fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover made its global public debut at the Paris International Motor Show. The world's first SUV with a lightweight all-aluminium body, the new Range Rover takes the capabilities of the ma ... Continue reading
Ford Warriors in Pink® has produced its first documentary, "Bang the Drum: Living Out Loud in the Face of Breast Cancer," available for viewing at www.fordcares.com The film features the personal stories of Ford's Models of Courage, 11 extraordinary women and men from around the U.S. who are breast cancer survivors ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan's Pink Tow Trucks Will Service Downtown Detroit Motorists in October
Stranded motorists shouldn't be surprised if they see a pink tow truck coming to their aid. For the first time in AAA Michigan's nearly 100-year history, it is painting its classic red, white and blue tow trucks the color pink in order to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in collaboration with t ... Continue reading
Cummins Receives First EPA Certification for Meeting 2014 Greenhouse Gas and Fuel-Efficiency Rules
Cummins Inc. announced today that it has received certification for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules that will take effect in 2014. Cummins 2014 greenhouse gas certification is the first engin ... Continue reading
NETS Kicks off Drive Safely Work Week, Promoting 'Back to Basics' Approach to Safe Driving
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) launched today its national Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) campaign. The campaign is officially recognized this year from October 1- 5 and promotes safe-driving education and awareness materials for all employees and their families. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi L200 - The Only Truck Tough Enough For A 5-Year / 125,000 Mile Warranty
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that the Mitsubishi L200 now comes with the longest warranty of any pick-up truck in the UK marketplace, providing customers with peace of mind for a class-leading five years/125,000 miles. ... Continue reading
Advertising: #Youdrive - A New Approach For A New Generation Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz has created an advertising campaign to match the innovative and creative benchmark set by the new A-Class. ... Continue reading
Akzonobel To Provide Advanced Paint Solutions To McLaren Automotive
McLaren Automotive and AkzoNobel have today signed a supplier agreement, which will see AkzoNobel provide paint solutions for future McLaren road cars. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Celebrates The Best Of British In The Heart Of Paris
Land Rover has made the best in British automotive design and engineering big news in Paris with a high-impact presentation of the all-new Range Rover, a show-stand featuring the Land Rover Defender driven by field agent Eve in the new James Bond movie SKYFALL, and the European show debut for the revised 2013 Land Rove ... Continue reading
Smart Festival 2012 Destined To Be 'Streets Ahead' Fun Forall
Fast-paced, street-themed activities will capture the essence of smart's fun nature at the 2012 smart festival. ... Continue reading
Bond Visits Bond In Motion To Launch Bond 50 Blu-Ray Collection
Sir Roger Moore, who famously played 007 in the James Bond film series, visited the National Motor Museum's BOND IN MOTION exhibition to celebrate the launch of the BOND 50 Blu-ray Collection, on sale now. ... Continue reading
Daimler and Renault-Nissan Expand Scope of Collaboration
Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are collaborating on two new projects to accelerate development of fuel-efficient powertrains. ... Continue reading
Audi Centre Sydney Drives Families to Green Square Food Festival
The Green Square Food Festival, being held on Saturday 6 October, has a new sponsor in Australia's largest Audi dealership, Audi Centre Sydney. ... Continue reading
Ford Australia has reduced the manufacturer's list price (MLP) of the stylish Focus range and added a manual transmission to the Ambiente sedan. ... Continue reading
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