New 2015+ ROUSH F-150 Power Packs Boost Performance, Enhance Drivability
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICH. (PRWEB) May 26, 2016; An increase in horsepower and torque is within reach for 2015-16 Ford F-150 owners, thanks to six new Level 1 and Level 2 Power Packs from ROUSH Performance. âFord F-150 owners can now crank up the power with ROUSH Performance Level 1 and Level 2 Power Packs, which ar ... Continue reading
RICHMOND HILL, ON, June 1, 2016 Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported May sales of 6,720 vehicles, representing an increase of 0.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through May are down 1.8 percent versus last year, with 27,562 vehicles sold. Key May 2016 sales notes: The all-new 2016 CX-9 started its first ... Continue reading
Washington DC The AIADA newsletter reported that it's easy to miss the big picture when it comes to the 2017 Acura NSX and the small plant where it is built in the rolling hills of Central Ohio, reports The Detroit Free Press. Acura executives are quick to say that the low-slung, 2017 Acura NSX with all of its curvy, s ... Continue reading
Sample of Etymotic Earplugs for Motorsports & Racing
***To request a complimentary sample for review, please email Susan at skornfeld@intunepartners.com <skornfeld@intunepartners.com>* *Etymotic Goes to the Races* *New Universal Fit E**R•20XS High-Definition Earplugs *** *Ideal for **Motorsports and Track Racing Enthusiasts* *Elk Grove Village, IL* – * ... Continue reading
The 2017 Opel Zafira - A Connected Travelling Lounge
Online: New infotainment systems with phone integration and Wi-Fi hotspot Relaxing: New ergonomic cockpit and versatile lounge seats for up to seven passengers Innovative: New Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps turn night to day Characteristic: Sculptural chrome logo bar and double wingâ daytime running light ... Continue reading
Del Worsham and Shirley Muldowney Added to the World Series of Drag Racing
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MILWAUKEE, June 1, 2016 -- With a furious burst of moto thunder Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing is set to open ESPN's X Games Austin tomorrow night. In its second year as an X Games medaled event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing will feature top motorcycle racers from around the world going head-to-head on the ch ... Continue reading
Nashville ARCA Race To Re-Air This Week
Music City ARCA 200 on American Sports Network Thursday at 7pm ET Local and Cable Affiliates to carry, video stream at AmericanSportsNet.com… TOLEDO, Ohio (June 1, 2016) – The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards “Music City 200�?? from Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville is scheduled to air on th ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, SRCA Drag Strip, Great Bend, Kansas
Attention Media: Below is a press release and an event fact sheet for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at S.R.C.A Drag Strip, Great Bends, Kansas, this weekend, June 3-5 The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information on the event and the series. Please contact Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) ... Continue reading
Pro Stock veteran Larry Morgan to be subject of 'roast' before home-state race
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zTrip in Northern Colorado is looking for great drivers!
DENVER, June 1, 2016 -- zTrip, a new innovative taxi service with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles is in need of drivers for its on-demand car service for Ft. Collins, Boulder and Denver, Colorado. zTrip combines the safety of a taxi service with the convenience and cost of on-demand services. "Unlike our competitors, ... Continue reading
Nissan Group May 2016 U.S. Sales
Nissan U.S. sales for May 2016 of 133,496 units, a decrease of 1 percent over the prior year. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished May with 122,668 sales, down 1 percent. Sales of the Nissan Versa increased 20 percent to 12,114, setting a May record. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 5,032, up 219 percent. ... Continue reading
Year-to-date sales of 19,120 units on track for fifth consecutive annual sales record in 2016. Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and WRX/STI results up year to date. MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 1, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced year-to-date sales of 19,120 units, which is on pace with the 19,140 units retail ... Continue reading
100 Races Later -- The Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2016 -- The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announced today that the Marmon Wasp joins other automotive icons on the HVA's National Historic Vehicle Register. The first Indy 500 winner is currently being exhaustively measured and documented by the HVA using the guidelines set by the Secretary o ... Continue reading
Automated Parking Goes Hollywood: Unitronics Opens New Facility in West Hollywood
FORT LEE, N.J., June 1, 2016 -- Unitronics Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Unitronics, a leading global provider of industrial automation products, automated warehouses and automated parking solutions, announced the grand opening of its Automated Vehicle Storage and Retrieval System (AVSRS) garage in West Hollywoo ... Continue reading
Battery Management System Market to Hit 20.5% CAGR to 2022 Led by Lithium-ion Segment
PUNE, India, June 1, 2016 -- The battery management system market (BMS) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.5% between 2016 and 2022 to reach $7.25 billion by 2022 and dominated by the North America region with the largest market shares driven by growing need for battery management in electric vehicles and hybrid elect ... Continue reading
Castrol® announces new low viscosity engine oil for Volkswagen Group
WAYNE, N.J., June 1, 2016 -- Castrol, one of the leading global lubricants manufacturer, today unveiled Castrol EDGE® Professional® LL IV FE 0W-20, Volkswagen Group's first 0W-20 engine oil, exclusively developed with Volkswagen for the benefit of customers of Volkswagen Group franchised workshops and dealerships. De ... Continue reading
Debra Yamanaka named CEO of Excel Technologies
FAIRFAX, Va., June 1, 2016 -- Excel Technologies, a premier provider of services to the federal government, is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Yamanaka as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Yamanaka brings over three decades of expertise in program management, general technology, and resiliency in the National S ... Continue reading
Evo Car Share expands borders and adds more cars for third time since launch
Fleet triples in size; adds City of North Vancouver, Metrotown, Capilano University, SFU and BCIT VANCOUVER, June 1, 2016 /CNW/ - Evo Car Share, Vancouver's newest car sharing provider, announces it is adding even more cars and expanding its Home Zone for the third time since launching just over a year ago. Evo has now ... Continue reading
MILTON, Ga., June 1, 2016 -- Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions, announces the availability of the all-new GNB® Tubular™ CMX™ (Conventional Maintenance) battery line for motive power applications. The CMX product line is available for purchase through Exide ... Continue reading
Fitness level has Pro Stock star Shane Gray on top of his game
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SAN DIEGO, June 1, 2016 -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics , was awarded a $106 million contract by the U.S. Navy to procure long lead time material and engineering support for the Expeditionary Mobile Base 5 (ESB-5), formerly known as the Mobile Landing Platform Afloat Forward Staging Base pr ... Continue reading
Greenwich Concours Gears Up for 20th Anniversary Shows
GREENWICH, Conn., June 1, 2016 -- The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance hosts its annual Concours Americana on Saturday, June 4th and Concours International on Sunday, June 5th, 10am-5pm both days, at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. More than 100 exceptional automobiles and motorcycles spann ... Continue reading
Hyundai Digital Camp Moves into New Office
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a top-10 U.S. auto finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance, announces its Hyundai Digital Camp team has moved into its new location in Burlingame, CA. Hyundai Digital Camp—a joint effort between Hyundai Capital A ... Continue reading
LaGuardia Gateway Partners Begins Lease and Redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal B
NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 -- For materials and renderings, please accesshttp://laguardiagatewaypartners.com/media/ LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), a consortium of Vantage Airport Group, Skanska and Meridiam, together with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have signed a lease agreement and achieved financing ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil racer Richie Crampton ready to start tough four-week stretch
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LOUDON, N.H., June 1, 2016 -- The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., announced road racing legend and American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Hall of Fame inductee Mike Baldwin as Grand Marshal of the 16th annual FIM North America Vintag ... Continue reading
Nanos Poll Finds Majority Oppose Cities Having Power to Tax the Family Car
TORONTO, June 1, 2016 /CNW/ - News A poll released today by Nanos Research shows a large majority of Ontarians – 71 percent - do not support municipalities having the ability to tax vehicles. For the past several months, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association has been advocating that the Province of Ontario not ... Continue reading
News - Clean Power Plan 2nd Anniversary - Analysis: Electric Sector on Track to Meet Goals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Jake Thompson, 202-289-2387, jthompson@nrdc.org; or Liz Heyd, 202-289-2424, eheyd@nrdc.org New Analysis: Electric Sector on Track to Meet Clean Power Plan Landmark climate plan on solid legal ground as clean energy booms WASHINGTON (June 1, 2016) – Market forces and newly extended ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C.
Attention Media: Below is a press release and an event fact sheet for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Mission Raceway Park this weekend, June 3-5 The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information on the event and the series. Please contact Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 250-2287, elotz@nhr ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Ill.
Attention Media: Below is a press release and an event fact sheet for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Route 66 Raceway this weekend, June 3-5 The release and fact sheet are also attached along with additional information on the event and the series. Please contact Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 250-2287, elotz@nhra.co ... Continue reading
Permatex Fast Orange Xtreme Delivers Superior Hand Cleaning and Skin Protection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Permatex Fast Orange Xtreme Delivers Superior Hand Cleaning and Skin Protection Dear Editor: We are sending you this press release on behalf of Permatex, a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products for the automotive maintenance, repair, performance, and DIY mar ... Continue reading
Victorious Ford GT40s Head to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this August
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- The formal invitations have been sent out and received—and the owners of every Ford GT40 that won a major international race have agreed to send their cars to one scenic swath of green this summer—the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Fifty years back, in 1966, GT40 Mk I ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America May 2016 Sales - Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported their best all-time sales of 71,006 for the month of May, up 12 percent versus one year ago, led by exceptionally strong sales from the company's family of CUVs. "Our refreshed CUV lineup continues to exhibit strength in this market," said De ... Continue reading
BMW Group (BMW, MINI Rolls-Royce) May 2016 U.S. Sales - Down
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 1, 2016 -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 6.4 percent in May for a total of 29,017 compared to 31,003 vehicles sold in May, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 8.7 percent on sales of 124,581 compared to 136,447 sold in the first five months of 2015. Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehi ... Continue reading
Parents Magazine And Edmunds.com Name The 10 Best Family Cars Of 2016
NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 -- Parents magazine and leading car information and shopping network Edmunds.com today revealed their annual 10 "Best Family Cars of 2016" list, a go-to resource for families considering a new car purchase. For the ninth consecutive year, automotive and parenting experts partnered to evaluate hun ... Continue reading
Porsche May 2016 US Sales - Up
ATLANTA, June 1, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced May 2016 sales of 4,578 vehicles, up 7.3 percent compared to May 2015. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America May 2016 US Sales - Record
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever May sales of 62,926 units. The brand's fourth monthly sales record within the first five months of the year was highlighted by double digit increases for the Sportage and Sorento CUVs, including the highest single month total for the Spo ... Continue reading
FCA Canada Reports All-time Best Monthly Sales
31,724 vehicles sold, setting an all-time monthly sales record All-time record sales month for Jeep® brand and Dodge Challenger May sales records set for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Grand Caravan Best calendar year-to-date sales start on record with 124,663 vehicles sold Number-one-selling automaker in Canada in 2 ... Continue reading
Robb Report Announces Winners Of The 28th Annual Best Of The Best Awards
NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 -- Robb Report, the leading voice in luxury, has announced the winners of its 28th annual Best of the Best awards, spotlighting more than 150 brands across the luxury sector. Unveiled in the magazine's June issue, the hotly anticipated list is a connoisseur's guide to the world's finest automobil ... Continue reading
Honda (Acura) Canada May 2016 Monthly Sales - Best Ever
MARKHAM, OntarioâHonda Canada today reported an increase of 5% in May, on sales of 18,753 units by the Honda and Acura divisions combined. The Honda Automobile Division reported May sales of 17,189 units, up 8% over last year, marking a best all-time monthly sales record for the brand. The Acura Division reported ... Continue reading
GM May 2016 US Sales - 190,613 Vehicles Sold
DETROIT â General Motors sold 190,613 vehicles in May to individual or âretailâ customers, down 13 percent from last May, largely due to two fewer selling days and very tight supplies of new launched products. Based on industry estimates, GMâs retail sales were in line with industry performance. Cus ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports May 2016 Sales
ATLANTA, June 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 29,299 vehicles, down 1.0% for the month. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported 2,848 units, and smart reported 420 units for the month, bringing MBUSA grand total to 32,567 vehicles for the month and 149,167 sold year-to-date. "Sales continue at a st ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- With two fewer selling days this May versus a year ago, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May sales of 147,108 units, a year-over-year decline of 4.8 percent. However, year-to-date American Honda sales of 653,640 units are up 5.7 percent versus year-ago results as the compa ... Continue reading
Subaru May 2016 US Sales - Record
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1, 2016 -- Record May - monthly sales increase one percent over May 2015 54 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best May ever for Crosstrek 27 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 34 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. today rep ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported May 2016 sales of 9,025 and year-to-date sales of 43,911 up 5.6 percent for the year. Outlander sales of 2,963 are up 119 percent over the previous May, the best May sales since 2003. Outlander sales are up 79.8 percent for the ... Continue reading
Ford May 2016 US Sales - F-Series Truck Sales Up 9 Percent, Vans Best May Sales in 38 Years
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Company F-Series pickups posted a 9 percent gain in May, while Ford van sales reached their best May sales since 1978. The companyâs total U.S. sales of 235,997 vehicles declined 6 percent versus a year ago. Ford F-Series sales of 67,412 pickups marked a 9 percent increase, boosting ... Continue reading
May US Auto Sales Revenue Set to Reach $51.7 Billion
SANTA MONICA, Calif.âTrueCar, Inc. estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales generated $51.7 billion in May, down 0.8 percent from a year ago owing to the absence of one less full weekend for car buying compared with May 2015. Stronger average transaction prices last month werenât enough to help automakers post a ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2016 Citing the future anticipated benefits to travel safety, the environment and mobility, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today joined elected, industry and other transportation officials to mark the state's continued and progressive steps as a national leader in the safe, innovative developm ... Continue reading
Etron Demonstrates Automotive “Smart Car” Applications
TAIPEI, TaiwanâAddressing the rapidly growing area of âSmart Carâ in the IoT space, Etron Technology (TPEx: 5351.TW) will showcase its offerings of Known-Good-Dies (KGD) memory, USB Type-C Controller, Spherical 360°x3D Controller, and Automotive LED Drivers. Etron will demonstrate the system products ... Continue reading
SEOUL, South Korea—Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330), which supplies after-sales service parts globally to Hyundai-Kia Motors, will strengthen direct communication with its overseas after-sales branches. The company intends to improve after-sales customer service competitiveness by actively improving on problems experienced ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 28,328 vehicles, representing a decrease of 4.3 percent versus last year. Given that there were 24 selling days this May, versus 26 last year, sales were up 3.7 percent on a daily selling-rate (DSR) basis. Year-to-da ... Continue reading
Toyota May 2016 US Sales - SUV Surge
TORRANCE, Calif.âToyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2016 sales of 219,339 units, a decrease of 9.6 percent from May 2015 on a volume basis. With two fewer selling days in May 2016 compared to May 2015, sales were down 2.0 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted M ... Continue reading
New-Cars More Expensive - May 2016 Transaction Prices Jump More Than 3 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,845 in May 2016. Ne ... Continue reading
FCA May 2016 U.S. Sales - 1 Percent Increase Best May Sales Since 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1, 2016 -- Jeep® brand sales up 14 percent; best monthly sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each posts their best monthly sales ever Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans record their best May sales ever FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 204,452 units, a 1 percent increase co ... Continue reading
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