AAA suggests ways it can help parents give teens life lessons in money management ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 1 -- Parents that want to provide their teens with constructive lessons in consumer finance can use two exciting events in most young adults' lives to further their financial education, AAA says. "Older teens that are ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--ReVolt Technology, LLC, a technology company which is developing innovative, rechargeable zinc-air batteries, today announced that it is applying for $30 million in grants from US Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate the commercialization of its large ... Continue reading
Danger Run "Ghost Run" Celebrates 15 Years of Halloween Fun in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--With an all-new lineup of roads, riddles, and haunted houses, Danger Run, a Halloween themed road rally (a.k.a. âghost runâ) returns to Louisville for its 15th season. Danger Run, billed as âThe Most Fun Youâve EVER Had in Your Car®,â is a driving game participants play in t ... Continue reading
AE Biofuels, Pearson Fuels Project Awarded $6.9 Million US Department of Energy Grant
CUPERTINO, Calif.--AE Biofuels, Inc., (OTCBB: AEBF), a global vertically integrated biofuels company, and Pearson Fuels, an alternative fuels provider, today announced that they have been awarded a $6.9 grant from the US Department of Energy (USDOE), through its Clean Cities program. The Southern California Association ... Continue reading
AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports Have Two Times as Many Reported Accidents as Carfax
New research shows Experian Automotive's AutoCheck vehicle history reports provide more reported accidents than Carfax SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 1 -- Experian Automotive today announced that new research has found its AutoCheck vehicle history reports have two times the number of reported accidents as Carfax , another co ... Continue reading
Becker Automotive and Crestron Team up to Produce the Most Productive Mobile Office Ever Offered
ROCKLEIGH, N.J.--Crestron Electronics and Becker Automotive Design announce the latest innovation in personal productivity: a truly mobile office. Crestron is the world’s leading manufacturer of sophisticated audio/video and lighting control systems; Becker Automotive produces highly customized, chauffeur-driven busi ... Continue reading
City Garage Brings Green Oil Change to Dallas / Fort Worth
DALLAS, Sept. 1 -- Starting today motorists in Dallas / Fort Worth now have the option of going green with their oil change service. The green oil change is re-refined motor oil using 100% re-refined base oil called Universal ECO Performance, and City Garage is the first in Dallas / Fort Worth to offer it at their 16 M ... Continue reading
Holtger Motorsports Becomes a Serious Light Buggy Contender
HOLTGER MOTORSPORTS BECOMES A SERIOUS CONTENDER IN LIGHT BUGGY The family team of Holtger Motorsports has always made sure that their time at the race track was fun. In 2009 they have had fun finishing on the podium. The three racer team of Stephanie and Craig Paitl (husband and wife) and Bryan Holtger (Stephanie's bro ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 1 -- The tire industry's best light truck tire just got better. Today, Michelin announced the introduction of the new MICHELIN LTX M/S2 tire for light trucks and SUVs, offering significant improvements in safety, longevity and fuel efficiency. "The MICHELIN LTX M/S2 tire is by far the leading ti ... Continue reading
Smith's No. 78 Chevy to Showcase World Vision Humanitarian Organization at Richmond Cup Race
Children and Families in Need - The Real Winners DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet driven by Regan Smith will carry a special paint scheme for the Sept. 12th Saturday night NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond (VA) International Raceway. Smith's car will be fully-adorned in the ... Continue reading
TomTom WORK Introduces LIVE Connected Services for Commercial Fleets in the U.S.
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom WORK, the business-to-business division of TomTom, today announces the availability in the U.S. market of TomTom WORK Active, a connected navigation solution for businesses offering LIVE services, as well as enhanced fleet monitoring and reporting capabilities. With the availability of TomTom WOR ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Helpful Awards Nomination Period Opens
Program Returns for Third Consecutive Year to Honor Southern California Residents Who Are Dedicated to Being Helpful LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 -- The Southern California Honda Dealers Association (SCHDA), and the Helpful Honda Guys and Girls in Blue, today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2010 Honda He ... Continue reading
9.1Dongfeng Nissan starts building 2nd Huadu plant
Dongfeng Nissan starts building 2nd Huadu plant http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011984/Dongfeng-Nissan-starts-bui lding -2nd-Huadu-plant.html Shanghai, September 1 (Gasgoo.com) To ease the output pressure as soon as possible, Dongfeng Nissan started construction of its second plant in Huadu, southern China's Guan ... Continue reading
Project is Fifth Phase of U.S. Department of Energy Program to Improve Fuel Economy, Reduce Environmental Pollutants, Create New Source of Renewable Energy NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, today announ ... Continue reading
DEKRA Acquires Part of Testing and Certification Business From KEMA
ARNHEM, The Netherlands and STUTTGART, Germany, September 1 -- The European leading expert organisation DEKRA and globally active energy consulting, testing & certification firm KEMA from the Netherlands agreed on the sale of a part of KEMA's testing and certification business. KEMA Quality tests and certifies low volt ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Performance Threading System Redefines Simplicity with Self-Aligning Taps and Dies and Easy-to-Use Drive Tools HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 1 -- IRWIN HANSON , a leading global manufacturer of High Carbon Steel threading tools, today announces the introduction of the Performance Threading System(TM), a revol ... Continue reading
RKi8400 fully-integrated car stereo will debut at Frankfurt Auto Show Parrot's latest car stereo gives you access to all iPhone(TM) functions. Travelers can listen to music stored on their iPhone(TM) or iPod while benefiting from Parrot's expertise in digital acoustics for in-car phone conversations and voice recogniti ... Continue reading
Parts Pro Performance News 8-31-09
[http://www.partspro.com/index.php] [http://www.partspro.com/index.php] Join the Parts Pro Team You fight for your business every day. Who is there to help you address the real battles you face; Competitive Pricing, Identity that sets you apart from your competitors, Marketing Support, and National Exposure? Participat ... Continue reading
RaceFanRadio Program Guest Line-Up: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
RaceFanRadio’s Tuesday night guest line-up includes some of the best young talent in motorsports with two programs targeting “the next generation of superstars: 8:00pm EST / 5:00 pm PST: “PitFit Presents the Next Level” - Join RaceFanRadio’s Charlie Brown as he talks to “young, up-and-coming racers attempti ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef - Indianapolis, IN (Race 18 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (355.7KB)
French Bread Pizza Bites Indianapolis, IN Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse brings his unique recipes to NHRA fans each race with a new installment of "Quarter-mile Cuisine." Morse takes readers step-by-step through many of his award-winning recipes, the same ones he's prepared for countless racers, movie stars, musicians, at ... Continue reading
Wednesday Night Test & Tune at SSP as well as Other Notes
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 2 Newberrytown, PA (September 1, 2009) - The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 2 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. It is open to any type of racecars capable of co ... Continue reading
GM August Sales Total 246,479; Highest Total and Retail Sales in 2009; "Cash for Clunkers" Vehicles Up 42 Percent Retail Compared with Last Year August month-over-month retail sales increase led by core brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac, which were up 21 percent collectively Chevrolet, led by the Camaro - the ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Auto Incentives Fall for Fifth Straight Month
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,475 per vehicle sold in August 2009, down $231, or 8.5 percent, from July 2009, and down $327, or 11.7 percent, from August 2008. âIn Marc ... Continue reading
August 2009 U.S. Sales: Audi Posts 26% Sales Gain, Achieves Second-Best August Ever
- Strong retail demand drove sales with minimal 'Cash for Clunkers' impact - All-time monthly sales records set for Audi Q5 crossover, A5/S5 Coupes - Best month in 2009 for Audi A4 Sedan and Avant®, A3, TT models HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 -- Audi today reported its U.S. sales last month rose 26% to achieve its second-best ... Continue reading
August 2009 Mitsubishi Motors' Best Sales Month This Year
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced August 2009 sales of 6,813. It was the highest monthly sales total for Mitsubishi since October 2008 and an increase of 41 percent from July. "The CARS program lifted the spirits of the automobile industry by attracting to the showroom b ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports August 2009 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August vehicle sales of 225,088 vehicles, up 10.5 percent over year-ago levels on a daily selling rate basis. Toyota Division passenger cars recorded an all-time, best-ever month with sales of 142,529 units, up 32.4 percent over the sam ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces All-Time Record Sales
August Sales of 40,198 Units Shatter Previous All-Time Record IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time record monthly sales of 40,198 in August, up 37 percent over July and 60.4 percent year over year from August 2008. Offering an array of standard technology features, the highly sty ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports All-Time Sales Records
- The Company Has Record Sales for Best Month Ever - - Subaru Forester, Impreza and Legacy Break All Previous Records - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it had the company's best sales month ever with a 52-percent increase in August sales. The company sold 28,683 units this Aug ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Best Sales Month of the Year
Best August Ever for MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Propelled by the Federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" (CARS) program, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best sales month of the year and best August since 2003. August 2009 sales of 26,542 represented an increase of 12.1 perce ... Continue reading
Acura Announces August Sales Results
TSX Sports Sedan Posts Sales Increase TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- The sporty yet efficient Acura TSX sports sedan, including an all-new V-6 powered model, posted monthly sales of 2,925 units, up 7.1 percent compared to last August, Acura announced today. Total monthly sales for Acura reached 9,625 units, down 33.8 per ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record August Sales
Second-best month of all time TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record August sales of 161,439, up 14.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate(1) basis and setting a new record for the month. American Honda year-to-date sales remain down 24.8 percent to 806,907. "Honda's August sales ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces August Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August 2009 sales of 105,312 units versus 108,493 units last year, a decrease of 2.9 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 0.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 30.2 percent. Total industry sales in August 2009 were heavily a ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports August 2009 Sales - Best Month of the Year
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- With 24,343 units (-21.3 percent), the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported its best sales month so far this year. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 160,044 vehicles, down 26.5 percent, compared to 217,821 vehicles sold in the first eight month ... Continue reading
American Suzuki August 2009 Sales Increase 39 Percent over Previous Month
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation: AUGUST CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS.MTD PRIOR YR. 2009 2008 YTD VS.YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 1,248 1,039 20 % 6,133 9,516 -36 % XL7: 377 409 -8 % 3,785 19,294 -80 % EQUATOR: 561 0 0 % 1,961 0 0 % SX4: 3,429 2,645 30 % 16,162 23,250 -30 % FORENZA/RENO: 133 1,986 -93 % 3,740 18 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports All-Time Record Sales for August 2009
- All-time sales record for the award-winning Genesis - All-time sales record for the award-winning Elantra FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced August sales of 60,467 units, a 47 percent increase compared with August 2008 and a 33 percent increase over last month, marking an all-ti ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports August 2009 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced August sales in the U.S. of 1,526 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,404, up 9 percent. Notable for the month were sales of the 911 model, whic ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Sells Out of Many Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Vehicles In August
Chrysler Group LLC reports August U.S. Sales Increases AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC U.S. sales up 5 percent compared with previous month despite low inventory levels on several vehicles -- Seventeen out of 26 nameplates post year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, includi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Sells Out of Many Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Vehicles In August - Is This a Good Thing?
Chrysler Group LLC reports August U.S. Sales Increases Chrysler Group LLC U.S. sales up 5 percent compared with previous month despite low inventory levels on several vehicles Seventeen out of 26 nameplates post year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, including five out of six Jeep® nameplates ... Continue reading
TRIO OF CARS MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP OF AUTOPACIFIC'S 2009 AWARDS
Luxury and Economy Cars Stand Out in Data from 32,000 Consumers TUSTIN, Calif. (September 1, 2009) â Three cars stand above the crowd of 2009 model year vehicles, as judged by owners participating in research firm AutoPacific's annual survey. Of the vehicles that earned honors in AutoPacific's 2009 awards, only th ... Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 1, 2009; The world's airliners could fly nearly 100 million miles with the energy saved each year by reusing steel fenders instead of manufacturing them new, says a new study prepared for the United Recyclers Group (URG) by the University of Colorado (CU). The study quantifies the benefits of a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2b7aa/automotive_markets) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Markets Outlook - Management Briefing" report to their offering. Wherever you look in the world's automotive industry, 2009 is proving to be a tough one. Indeed, the scale of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports August 2009 Sales of 17,112
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 17,112 vehicles. Although August volume was slightly off by 7.5 percent versus August 2008, August sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the fourth month of increasing sales momentum. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Ford's Strong Lineup Drives August 2009 Retail Sales Up 21 Percent
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 21 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 176,323, up 17 percent versus a year ago -- Ford's August sales increase follows July increase, making Ford one of the only manufacturers to post back-to-back sales increases ... Continue reading
WSJ: Next for Auto Sector, Post-Clunker Hangover
Washington DC September 1, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the federal Cash for Clunkers program pushed auto sales to their highest levels in over a year, analysts estimate. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, the boost is likely temporary and some anticipate falloff. Even within August, the numbers poi ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Reports August 2009 Sales: 18,734 U.S. Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Cars Sold
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Records Strongest Sales Month So Far in 2009 and Reports August Sales of 17,112 -- smart USA Continues to Improve Monthly Sales in 2009 and Records 1,622 Sales in August NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Reports August 2009 Sales
Best Sales Month Since December 2005 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August 2009 sales of 24,823 units representing an increase of 11.4 percent over August 2008. The government sponsored Car Allowance Rebate System, otherwise known as Cash for Clunkers, helped Volkswagen post its bes ... Continue reading
Car and Driver: The Truth About EPA City / Highway MPG Estimates
Washington DC September 1, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Car and Driver, since the late 1970s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the fuel-economy projections of some 450 million new vehicles sold in this country. They appear authoritatively, almost like a pledge from t ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility
2010 Honda Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) Accord Crosstour accomplishes 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour maximizes car-like ride and refinement, yet maintains capabilities consistent with a CUV's increased ride height and all-weather potential. The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour's styling builds on the A ... Continue reading
TransUnion.com: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Continued To Fall In Second Quarter 2009
TransUnion.com released today the results of its analysis of trends in the auto lending industry for the second quarter of 2009. The report is part of an ongoing series of quarterly consumer lending sector analyses focusing on credit card, auto loan and mortgage data available on TransUnion's Web site at www.transunion ... Continue reading
Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
Frankfurt Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Venga B-segment MPV, re-engineered 'new look' Kia cee'd and Kia's EcoDynamics range of vehicles - European premiere of all-new seven-seat Kia Sorento SUV and new Kia Forte LPI Hybrid sedan - Press Conference: 13.00 hrs (CET), Stand A19, Hall 3.1, 15 September (Seoul) ... Continue reading
Volvo to Offer 3-Month Sirius Introductory Trial on All Sirius-Equipped Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- SIRIUS XM Radio today announced Volvo customers will receive an introductory 3-month trial subscription of the "SIRIUS Everything" package with the purchase of SIRIUS-equipped certified pre-owned Volvo vehicles sold in the U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) The 3 ... Continue reading
Product categories expand to include Greater China manufacturers of electronics, hardware and building materials, and auto parts and accessories MUMBAI, India, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- More than 700 booths have been contracted to exhibit at the 2nd annual China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfai ... Continue reading
BYD may get mainland stock market listing in '10
BYD may get mainland stock market listing in '10 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011987/BYD-may-get-mainland-stock -mark et-listing-in-10.html Shanghai, September 1 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese rechargeable battery and electric car maker BYD Co. (1211.HK) is keen on a stock market listing in mainland China and may look t ... Continue reading
VW names Rieck president of Skoda China
VW names Rieck president of Skoda China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011983/VW-names-Rieck-president-o f-Sko da-China.html Shanghai, September 1 (Gasgoo.com) Volkswagen AG said yesterday that it has appointed Alfred Rieck as president of its growing Skoda Auto A.S. unit in China (Skoda China) and executive vic ... Continue reading
MINI E in the UK: Test Driver Applications Now Being Accepted
Pioneering drivers wanting to be part of the MINI E UK research project can now apply online to lease one of twenty prototype cars destined for British roads. The online application form will be hosted at www.electricMINI.co.uk from 01- 30 September 2009. Comprehensive details of the project are also available on this ... Continue reading
The Jaguar sports car experience moves on to a new level with the introduction of a new generation of the XK coupe and convertible. ... Continue reading
Alfa Mito DNA Is in Your Jeans
Conceived to celebrate the unique genealogy passed from the breathtaking Alfa 8C Competizione supercar to the head-turning Alfa MiTo, the Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, paired up with TV's fashion expert, Louise Roe, to challenge two up-and-coming fashion designers to create a line of women's jeans that ... Continue reading
World Premiere Of Lexus Lf-Ch at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Lexus will unveil the LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept at the forthcoming 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is joined on the Lexus stand by the world debut of the updated LS model range and revised versions of GS, IS and IS F. ... Continue reading
'Tin' Tops Shannons Spring Auction Sale
Automotive things of tin, steel and wood battled it out for supremacy at Shannons Spring Classic Auction in Melbourne on August 31, with tin eventually emerging on top. ... Continue reading
NADA Guides Awards 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 'Car of the Month' for September
- The Legend Continues with the Aggressively Designed 2010 Mustang - COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 1 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced the 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible has received the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for September. The fading summer heat ... Continue reading
Volvo Lifts the Lid on the New C70
Volvo has released images of its new C70 ahead of its debut at Frankfurt motor show later this month. ... Continue reading
Spring into Suzuki Drive-Away Deals
Suzuki Australia has welcomed the change of season with a host of sensational driveaway deals on its award-winning range of Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Donates $5,000 to Assist New South Wales Rural Fire Service
The Honda Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Liverpool Range Support Brigade to assist the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. ... Continue reading
Sublime BMW Six-Cylinder Power Tempts Luxury Buyers
BMW is set to shake up the luxury car market, today announcing it will bring its celebrated in-line six-cylinder engine to the hotly contested sub-$60,000 sedan segment ... Continue reading
Research Confirms Mercedes-Benz Drivers Enjoy Significantly Better Road Safety
The evidence is now clear: drivers of Mercedes vehicles are safer on the road than drivers of other car brands. ... Continue reading
Ten Cylinders. 600 HP. The Abt R8 5.2 FSI
These figures make the hearts of sports car drivers beat faster: 600 HP (441 kW), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, top speed of 322 km/h. The car to which these impressive performance figures belong is the ABT R8 5.2 FSI. Its V10 engine draws plenty of power from its large 5,204 cubic centimetre cap ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- All-new 2.2-liter Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine delivers 16 percent more power and 3 percent more torque, while reducing fuel consumption by 5 percent and CO2 emissions by 3 percent -- All-new interior design features a cleaner, more refined design theme, highlighted by detailed chr ... Continue reading
The New Volvo C70 Rewards the Owner with Extra Self-Assured Elegance
The new Volvo C70 launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September has the same smart three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. With an updated design and elevated premium feel, the C70 also delivers an "I want" aura of absolute world class. ... Continue reading
Mercedes Drivers Enjoy Better Road Safety
The evidence is now clear: drivers of Mercedes vehicles are safer on the road than drivers of other car brands. This is the result of a study of Mercedes accident research based on official, anonymous data samples from the Federal Office of Statistics. Having looked at 18,748 accidents resulting in personal injury duri ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named to TIME.com's 'Most Exciting Cars of 2010' List
Kia's Affordable Halo Vehicle Honored by Prestigious Web Site - Soul recognized for eye-catching style, spacious interior and low price point - Kia's newest five-door offers consumers entire package with safety features, value, style and options IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the al ... Continue reading
All-New Ford-Engineered, Ford-Tested, Ford-Built Diesel Maximizes 2011 Super Duty's Productivity
-- An all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine - debuting in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty® - will deliver significant improvement in torque, horsepower and fuel economy, enhancing productivity and further strengthening its position as the class leader for towing and payload -- Extensive dur ... Continue reading
Savvy Women Take Control of Their Car Repairs
Savvy Women Take Control of Their Car Repairs-With the recession, car owners are being more prudent about regularly scheduled car maintenance, and following through on important repairs. One demographic in particular is aggressively improving their "car smarts" â women. According to J.D. Power and Associates, wome ... Continue reading
Take Control of Your Vehicle's Safety by Checking Its Suspension
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Like your car's brake system, the steering and suspension systems are key to your car's safety. Together, they largely determine your car's ride and handling. The Car Care Council recommends having your vehicle's steering and suspension systems checked regularly, at lea ... Continue reading
New K&N Intake - 2008-09 Corvette 6.2L LS3
K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 17.72 Horsepower to the 2008-09 Chevy Corvette 6.2L LS3 Riverside, CA - The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-09 Chevy Corvette 6.2L V8, (part no. 63-3073<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-3073> ;), increases horsepower by 17.72 hp at 4750 rpm over the stock co ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayman Recognized as Top Sports Car in UK and USA
Both Motor Trend and Auto Express award top spot to Porsche Cayman in recent competitions ATLANTA, Aug. 31 -- Motor Trend Magazine has chosen the Porsche Cayman S as the "Best Driver's Car" for 2009. Additionally, the Cayman was also picked by British car journal Auto Express as "Best Sports Car" in their New Car Award ... Continue reading
AMSTERDAM--Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom announce that the two companies have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation solution: Blue&Me â TomTom. This solution, which is the result of a partnership between the two companies, will be showcased for the first time in the new Fiat Punto Evo at the upco ... Continue reading
"Gas Saver" Invention They Say Actually Saves Gas . . . Who Knew?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--â23 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway.â Isnât this what we all look at when choosing our car or truck? Smaller gas-burning engines get better mileage, so they say. Touted âmpgâsâ seem to rise every year, especially with the addition of computers and advanced technolo ... Continue reading
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