Hyundai American Technical Center Inc. to Expand, Receives Support from Ann Arbor SPARK, MEDC
Ann Arbor SPARK, a public-private partnership whose mission is to advance innovation-based economic development in the greater Ann Arbor region, worked with Hyundai to help the company secure more than $2.5 million in new business development incentives from the State of Michigan and Superior Township. The funding, whi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, will provide key electronic components to enhance the driving experience of the new CITROEN DS5, including the head-up display, instrument cluster, and seating solutions. "We are pleased that CITROEN has selected Johnson Controls to be ... Continue reading
Audi Launches Memorable Mile' Photo Contest to Find the Best Audi allroad Owner Story Current Audi allroad owners are invited to tag an image and story of themselves with their vehicle via Audiâs social media channels Ten winners to receive a VIP trip to Deer Valley to test drive the all-new allroad Starting tod ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept +VIDEO
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface. To view the multimedia assets associ ... Continue reading
U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Soar To 27 Percent Increase In 2011
Consumer Confidence in New Generation of Clean Diesels and New Fuel Efficiency Standards In U.S. to Drive Future Growth The sales of new clean diesel automobiles in the U.S. increased by an impressive 27.4 percent in 2011 over 2010, according to updated sales information compiled by HybridCars.Com and the market resear ... Continue reading
Goodyear Provides Prototype Tires to Two Concept Chevrolets
This week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit offers numerous examples of experts choosing Goodyear tires because of their superior handling and even good looks. While many auto manufacturers have again selected Goodyear tires for their new vehicles, a pair of breakthrough cars from Chevrolet are showin ... Continue reading
Ford Repeats With Top Honors in Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards; Hyundai Recognized for First Time
Ford Motor Company took top honors for the second year in a row during the 16th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented this evening at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. Ford was a repeat winner in several categories, including: Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer; Overall Loyalty to Make; African-Ame ... Continue reading
MINI Roadster World Premiere at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 10, 2012 â Individual style, innovative technology and the high standards of quality set by the worldâs first maker of premium small cars form the basis for the worldwide popularity of the MINI model range. And now the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 in Detroit ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Brings New Sonic RS and Tru Concept Coupe to the Big Detroit Party +VIDEO
Turbocharged 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Pushes Performance DETROIT - January 10, 2012: A hotter Chevrolet Sonic made its public debut at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14-22. The new RS amplifies the Sonicâs youthful style and driving experience with unique exterior and interior features matched with ... Continue reading
TuneIn Radio app will offer drivers more than 50,000 AM, FM, HD and Internet radio stations featuring music, sports and news from around the world The addition of the TuneIn Radio app to the growing list of available apps for SYNCî reflects Ford's commitment to keep pace with customer desires and consumer electr ... Continue reading
Porsche Presents New 911 Carrera Cabriolets at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
World Debut for 911 Carrera Cabriolet with innovative roof concept DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Springtime arrives a little early today at the North American International Auto Show with the introduction of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet. Development of the new, seventh-generation 911 Carr ... Continue reading
FOAMETIX®/Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports Completes Successful Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona Test with Top-Eight Time No. 17 DAYTONA BEACH, January 9, 2012: The No. 17 FOAMETIX®/Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports Porsche GT3 demonstrated strong staying power during this weekendâs Roar Be ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Sun Trust Corvette Fastest During Daytona Testing
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 9, 2012: Max Angelelli, Ricky Taylor and IndyCar regular Ryan Briscoe introduced a new-look No. 10 SunTrust Corvette Dallara for Wayne Taylor Racing in style at this weekendâs Roar Before the 24 test days in preparation for the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Krohn Racing Daytona Test Days
Krohn Racing brought all four drivers, Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jönsson, Ricardo Zonta and Colin Braun to the Daytona Test Days, January 6-8 for testing in the No. 76 Krohn Racing Proto-Auto Lola in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 26-29, 2012. TRACY W. KROHN, Team Owner/Driver No. ... Continue reading
CTR/BCR is proud to welcome Levi Roberts to our 2 time National Championship Team ! Levi has spent the past two years preparing himself for a shot at the USAC National Championship. Levi who is known for his skill on the pavement made a decision two years ago to dedicate himself to doing everything he could to prepare ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Skynyrd To Headline Indy's Miller Lite Carb Day Entertainment
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9, 2012: Legendary American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day concert Friday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The concert, free with Miller Lite Carb Day admission of $20, will take place on the Miller Lite Stage in ... Continue reading
North American Premiere for Maserati's Kubang SUV Concept +VIDEO
Maserati is proud to bring the Kubang sport luxury SUV concept to the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The Kubang concept demonstrates the strength of the modern Maserati, capable of offering an Italian alternative to the most competitive segments of the market. Like many of its competitors the future sport ... Continue reading
Gracenote and Garmin Demonstrate Mood-Based Music Search and Recommendation Technology for the Car
Gracenote and Garmin International have teamed to demonstrate Gracenote MoodGrid in Garmin's "Everest" OEM navigation and infotainment system this week at CES 2012. Gracenote MoodGrid offers an intuitive way for drivers and passengers to navigate music collections on the open road with technology that lets them find an ... Continue reading
By Thom Cannell Senior Editoe Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Last week Chrysler dropped a bomb on diesel enthusiasts announcing it would bring back diesel power to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and that was all they would tell The Auto Channel other than it would be built at the Jefferson North facility in Detroit. A bit o ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America today announced it will donate 1,000 coats to the Detroit-based community organization, Focus: HOPE, for distribution to underprivilegedyouth in the community, as part of its activities for the 2012 North American International Auto Show. A ceremony will be held at the Focus: HOPE center in Detroi ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Debuts UVO e-Services at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled UVO eServices, the next iteration of the company's innovative voice-activated infotainment system, during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Showcased in Kia's stunning Optima Hybrid midsize sedan, UVO eServices represents an evolution from the original UVO system's capabi ... Continue reading
Safety Insurance & Safe Roads Alliance Sponsor the Parent's Supervised Driving Guide
Safety Insurance , a leading provider of auto, home and commercial insurance in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and Safe Roads Alliance, a Massachusetts not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting safer driving, are excited to announce the release of The Parent's Supervised Driving Guide, in partnership with th ... Continue reading
MOG Introduces More Ways to Enjoy Unlimited Music On-Demand in the Car
MOG, the Web's best on-demand music listening service, today announced partnerships with Aha, the first interactive platform that makes web content safe for drivers, and JVC, the leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio, and video products. ... Continue reading
Subaru Selects Aha to Deliver Web Content Safely to Drivers Through the Radio
Subaru of America, Inc. and AhaTM by HARMAN, the first interactive platform that makes web content safe for drivers, have announced a partnership that will use the Aha platform to seamlessly bring Web-based content into Subaru vehicles, letting drivers interact with Web-based content right through their radios. Subaru ... Continue reading
Fisker Chooses TomTom to Power Navigation System for World's First Premium Electric Vehicle
TomTom today announces a license agreement with Fisker Automotive, the California manufacturer of premium electric vehicles with extended range. Under the three-year agreement, TomTom will provide the Fisker Karma sedan with map and location content covering North America (US and Canada), as well as Europe. The agreeme ... Continue reading
Mopar to Offer More than 150 Accessories and Performance Parts for All-new 2013 Dodge Dart
Industry-first wireless charging Industry-first Wi-Fi Industry-first Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS) Complete list of accessories at www.Mopar.com When the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart arrives in showrooms later this year, consumers will have a full menu of more than 150 Mopar® accessories and performance parts f ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils 2013 Accord Coupe Concept +VIDEO
Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept today at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model, set to go on-sale this fall. The 2013 Accord will fea ... Continue reading
Navistar Defense to Provide $880M in Upgrades for MRAP Vehicle Fleet
Navistar Defense, LLC received a $880 million delivery order today to upgrade 2,717 International® MaxxPro® Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps System Command calls for MaxxPro units to be upgraded with the company's rolling chassis solution. The award also includes e ... Continue reading
Pioneering Partnership: SK Innovation and Continental Team Up to Power Electric Vehicles Worldwide
SK Innovation [KS 096770] and Continental Corporation announce at the Detroit Motor Show today their intention to team up for powering electric vehicles worldwide: Both corporations sign a Heads of Agreement that describes the formation of a joint venture with which both companies want to develop, manufacture and marke ... Continue reading
Shelby American Celebrates 50 Years of High Performance with Special Anniversary Edition Cars
To honor its 50th anniversary, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets: CSBI), is unleashing a new line of Anniversary Edition Shelby GTS, GT350 and Super Snake vehicles. Only 50 white and 50 black of each post title Shelby model will be manufactured, making it an in ... Continue reading
The Caddy Match - More Van And Style For Your Money
The Volkswagen Caddy has its first ever special edition, the Match, offering unbelievable value for money with a higher specification and stylish exterior, plus competitive finance offers available. ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Concept: Future Vision Today +VIDEO
The new Lincoln MKZ Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show, signals a significant step in Lincoln's reinvention, providing a clear vision of its next-generation vehicles. "With the Lincoln MKZ Concept, we are not introducing a new car. We are essentially introducing a new brand," said Der ... Continue reading
German Auto Makers To Promote Clean Diesel Models For North American Buyers
Complete 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Find All Diesels - Prefect New Car Match By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 9, 2012.; In a press conference at the North American International Auto Show that opened its doors to the media this morning, the VDA, the German car manufacturers ... Continue reading
Ford Considered Most Innovative Automaker by Website's Shoppers
According to a December survey of shoppers on AutoTrader.com, Ford was overwhelmingly selected as the most innovative automaker, with 38% choosing the domestic darling. BMW came in second with 19% and Toyota rounded out the top three at 13%. ( Innovation is a key factor underlying many of the primary drivers of shopper ... Continue reading
Shelby American Celebrates 50 Years of High Performance with Special Anniversary Edition Cars
DETROIT--To honor its 50th anniversary, Shelby Americanââ¢, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets: CSBI), is unleashing a new line of Anniversary Edition Shelby GTS, GT350î and Super Snakeî vehicles. Only 50 white and 50 black of each post title Shelby mode ... Continue reading
Infiniti's Next Inspired Performance Comes From A New Direction
Development of Infiniti's advanced sports car concept, due for global reveal at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, continues apace. Lightweight with the offer of low emissions, the sports car concept will be the first Infiniti to have not only a range-extender drivetrain, but also one mounted in a mid-ship package for optimal ... Continue reading
Change the Car, Change the World: What's Next for the Auto Industry
PR Newswire DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 -- Will cars really drive themselves? Is the internal combustion engine going away? Will your children and grandchildren dream of careers in the auto industry? Join Inforum and Inforum's AutomotiveNEXT initiative to hear from top futurists and technology leaders a ... Continue reading
Suzuki - Big In Small Cars - New Year Finance Offers
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the enhancement of its VAT free offer which now includes three of its small car models - Alto, Splash and Swift. ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Goes On Sale in UK Beginning February 1st
The Kia Optima, the all-new flagship saloon that is the latest model to be launched in Kia's design-led product offensive, goes on sale in the UK from 1 February bringing fantastic design, high levels of standard specification and low running costs to the D-segment, from just £19,595 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Of 1952 - Number Two Lives On
The origins of the SL class are rooted in motor racing: in the early 1950s, Mercedes-Benz developed the 300 SL racing car (model series W 194). ... Continue reading
New Centre Is Vital Part Of Foray Group's Efficiency
A new parts distribution warehouse will be central to driving forward efficiency and profitability for the Foray Motor Group in 2012. ... Continue reading
Five Million Bosch Start/Stop Starters
Bosch has produced its five millionth start/stop starter in Hildesheim. Since production began in 2007, more and more orders have come in for this fuel-saving technology ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Ampera Nominated For Car Of The Year 2012
For the fourth consecutive year a Vauxhall has been named as a finalist in the prestigious European Car of the Year competition. Fighting off 28 other notable introductions, the revolutionary Vauxhall Ampera has made it onto a shortlist of just seven cars which remain in the running to become the 2012 European Car of t ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIV is Over, but Kids are Kept in High Spirits
Last week at the Hyundai Hopman cup XXIV, a total of $35,000 was donated to the 'Kids Tennis Foundation' as a result of the Hyundai Aces program, a program driven by Hyundai Motor Company Australia. ... Continue reading
Global Sales Results 2011 Audi: Strongest Sales Growth Ever
Audi AG sold around 1,302,650 cars in 2011, beating its previous sales record from one year earlier by more than 210,200 units. ... Continue reading
Renewed Focus on Aussie Car Industry
General Motors Chairman and CEO, Dan Akerson, and other senior GM leaders met with Australian Minister for Manufacturing, Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, and South Australian Premier, the Hon. Jay Weatherill, today to discuss Holden's ongoing commitment to manufacturing cars in Australia. ... Continue reading
LIVE Honda Accord Press Conference at 9:20AM EST - Watch It Here!
DETROIT - January 10, 2012: Honda will be presenting its new Accord Concept this morning at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show). The live video broadcast begins at 9:20AM New York time, 6:20AM Los Angeles time. Shortly after the conclusion of the live event an archived version of the com ... Continue reading
Cadillac Makes a Small Statement Big Time with New Compact Luxury ATS +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Cadillac today introduced the 2013 ATS, an all-new compact luxury sports sedan intended to challenge the world's best premium cars. Developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture, Cadillac's entry into the world's most significant luxury car segment goes on sale this summer. The re ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz SL Introduced at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Lightweight, athletic, luxurious DETROIT - January 9, 2012: The all-new 2013 SL continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. For six decades the letters "SL" have been synonymous with a blend of sport, style and comfort - infused with groundbreaking innovation. For the first time, th ... Continue reading
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