Motorcyclist for Breast Cancer Awareness Wins Two National Book Awards
Charlotte-based Author, Speaker, and Adventurer," Tamela Rich recently received two National Awards for her first book, Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons from Friends Who Faced Cancer. Rich earned a silver medal in the Living Now Book Awards and won a National APEX Grand Award for Publishing Excellence. ... Continue reading
B&B Electronics Onboard Diagnostics Telematics Devices Support Ford's EcoBoost Technology
B&B Electronics, makers of the Streamer line of on-board diagnostics (OBD) OBDII devices, announced that it now supports the new Ford EcoBoost gas-turbo direct-injection engine, a new option on the popular F-150 Ford fleet truck. Because the EcoBoost does not directly measure Mass Air Flow (MAF) on the engine, a key el ... Continue reading
CRU North American Steel Conference Chicago, USA, 29-30 October 2012 With an improvement in labour trends, an internationally competitive cost base and the prospect of a unified recovery across industrial, agricultural and construction, the outlook for the US steel is improving. At this year's North American Steel Conf ... Continue reading
Answers To Counterfeit Air Bag Questions
Upwards of thousands of counterfeit air bags may have been installed in U.S. vehicles in the last three years. These primarily are driverâs side front modules. This number involves less than .1% of the vehicle fleet. But, in the event of a collision, counterfeit bags may not perform as expected. In some instances ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Expands Powertrain Systems Group; Names Julian Dench Global Managing Director
TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, has named Julian Dench to the position of global managing director -- Powertrain Systems. He will be based at TI Automotive global headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. "The industry-wide focus on increasing fuel economy has rene ... Continue reading
By making smarter use of existing networks, we can capitalize more effectively on our various brands and products in the truck operation while improving our service to customers' The Volvo Group intends to introduce a new organization for its truck dealer networks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The reorg ... Continue reading
First Official Accolade for All-New Range Rover
After being on sale for just one month, the All-New Range Rover, which recently made its global public debut at the Paris Motor Show has been placed top in the 4x4 category in the Sunday Times Driving Top 100 Cars. Judges from the motoring section of the UK's most influential quality newspaper were impressed by the all ... Continue reading
Public Invited to Preview More Than 570 Vehicles for Oct. 15 PA State Auction
Public Sale to Feature Assortment of Seized Vehicles The State Department of General Services invites the public to visit the Manheim Auto Auctions, located at 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville, Dauphin County, later this week to preview the more than 570 vehicles that will be available for bid on Monday, Oct. 15. Prospec ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Goes Behind the Scenes at NASCAR +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD, CA - October 10, 2012: What does the NASCAR abbreviation mean? Fireball Tim visits NASCAR Weekend at California Speedway to try and find out and he meets some cool people in the process. Watch the video. ... Continue reading
Jumpstart Automotive Group Reveals Online Car Shopping Data by U.S. Region
Jumpstart Automotive Group today revealed interesting online car shopping trends by U.S. region. Jumpstart, a division of Hearst Magazines, provides innovative marketing solutions for automotive advertisers based on the reach and performance of its automotive publisher partners. 'It's interesting to see the role socioe ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Pathfinder U.S. Pricing
2013 Nissan Pathfinder U.S. Pricing - Nissan today announced a starting price of $28,270 for the totally redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which goes on sale at U.S. Nissan dealers nationwide in late October. The latest iteration of Nissan's popular family adventure-ready SUV is designed to reset the standard for ... Continue reading
Prominent Texas businessman, and former owner of the Houston Rockets, Charlie Thomas will bid a fond farewell to 175 automobiles from his personal car collection next week (October 20) at a single-day auction near Dallas, Texas. Well-known by automotive enthusiasts, Thomas' impressive car collection is the product of t ... Continue reading
Carfax Statement On Counterfeit Air Bags
Carfax issued the following statement regarding today's announcement by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the use of counterfeit air bags: "This announcement underscores the importance of checking the history of used cars," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "Air bags ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2013 Pathfinder
New lightweight, aerodynamic 4th generation design features best-in-class fuel economy* and interior passenger volume** Combines comfortable 7-passenger seating, available intuitive 4WD and 5,000-pound standard towing capacity for family-focused versatility New EZ Flex Seating System and innovative LATCH AND GLIDE tech ... Continue reading
Commitment to Gender Parity Delivers Concrete Results at the Renault-Nissan Alliance
Women make up 15% of Renault ' s key global executive positions Percentage of women in Renault ' s new car sales workforce in France has doubled since 2009 Percentage of women at senior-management level at Nissan globally jumps 75% compared with three years ago The Renault-Nissan Alliance's commitment to gender parity ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Coming To A Street Near You
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Itâs time to say good-bye to the Ford Crown Vic police cars. The Crown Vic has served many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies around the U.S. very well since about 1983. New design Police Interceptor vehicles are now being built by Ford. ... Continue reading
Nissan Foundation Seeks Grantees For 2013
The Nissan Foundation is pleased to announce the call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for its 2013 grant year. The mission of the Nissan Foundation is to build community by valuing diversity. Nonprofit organizations located in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Eastern Mi ... Continue reading
Lexus Sports Illustrated Ad: Style and Technology, Together Like Never Before
Lexus just added a new layer to its compelling 2013 ES marketing campaign with an advertisement that, like the entirely new ES, merges next-generation technologies with stunning visuals. The result is a never-before-seen convergence of print and digital advertising. Starting today, readers can bring an ES print ad (fou ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Honors Contributions To Auto Crime Prevention
Today, H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) hosted their annual Anniversary Breakfast to celebrate and honor those who have contributed to the fight against auto theft-related crimes over the last 27 years. United States Attorney Barbara McQuade keynoted the event at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights before a ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - TaxSlayer Extends Relationship With JRM
MOORESVILLE, Oct. 9, 2012: TaxSlayer.com, the online tax preparation service that has been a cornerstone sponsor of JR Motorsports since 2011, has renewed its partnership with the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned race team with a long-term sponsorship agreement, JRM general manager Kelley Earnhardt Miller announced today. As p ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne Race Report talladega
Talladega, Oct. 9, 2012: Trevor Bayne and his No. 21 Warriors in Pink Ford Fusion team didnât get the finish they were looking for in Sundayâs Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, but those who watched the race knew they were there. Bayne started eighth but soon moved into the top five ... Continue reading
NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Counterfeit Replacement Airbags
Global Automakers Urges Impacted Consumers to Heed Warnings The Association of Global Automakers urges consumers to make sure that only original equipment replacement airbags are used when having a vehicle repaired after a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a consumer ale ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Show Custom Vehicles Bound for SEMA Show
'Mopar or No Car' WHAT: Customization is king. Prior to this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas, Chrysler Group's Mopar brand will preview select custom vehicles headed for the event. The SEMA show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event. The private show draws the i ... Continue reading
New Publication Takes In-Depth Look at Improving Teen Driver Safety
What to do about teen driving? That's the question a new publication released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) attempts to answer. Developed with a grant from State Farm, Curbing Teen Driver Crashes: An In-Depth Look at State Novice Driver Initiatives comes on the heels of MAP-21, the newly enac ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, grabs top spot in corporate loyalty for first time since 2009
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 10, 2012 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 10, 2012 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, ranked highest in corporate loyalty in Q2 2012, according to the Experian Automotive Loyalty and Market Trend analysis. Toyota saw its corporate loyalty increase from 41.6 percent in Q2 2011 to 47.3 percent, enabling it to pass ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - 2012 Lingenfelter Weekend in Ohio
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The last time this reporter attended a drag race was probably in the late 1980s, so when invited to the Lingenfelter Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park near Norwalk, Ohio, I was intrigued to make the trip. Not only would I see some serious drag racing but ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus LS Flagship First Look By Steve Purdy
The New Lexus Flagship By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Rounding out a promise of nine new or significantly redesigned products this year Lexus gave us a preview of the new line of LS large, rear-wheel drive luxury sedans last week in suburban Detroitâs most tony suburb of Birmingham. To be availa ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 2.5 million vehicles to inspect and apply special fluorine grease to the driverâs side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS). The vehicles involved include: ⢠2007 ... Continue reading
Fuelling The Future From Honda In Swindon
Honda and its innovative FCX Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered car has completed the UK 'leg' of the H2 Moves European Hydrogen Road Tour - which saw seven fuel-cell cars from four manufacturers visit different UK locations. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Lets People Discover More About Its Past And Present With New Facebook Tab
From a first rudimentary outline of a vehicle, drawn in the sand of a North Wales beach, to the advanced technology of the all-new Range Rover, Land Rover has a rich heritage that is unique in the automotive world. ... Continue reading
Exclusive Collector's Item - The New SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary"
Limited-edition customer sport racing car to mark the 45th birthday of Mercedes-AMG ... Continue reading
Ford Develops Carbon Fibre Technology That Could Deliver More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Ford Motor Company today unveiled a prototype carbon fibre bonnet that could help lower fuel consumption. ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim at the Malibu Concours with Bugatti, Ferrari and Avanti +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD, CA - October 10, 2012: It's just another fun filled crazy day for Fireball Tim and his crew at the Malibu Concours d'Elegance. ... Continue reading
A new record for Volkswagen Passenger Cars: For the first time, the brand delivered over four million vehicles in the first three quarters. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Jeep Australia sponsors 2012 Melbourne Marathon
Jeep Australia today announced sponsorship of the 2012 Melbourne Marathon, scheduled to run this Sunday, October 14. During the challenging event, which is designed to test both mental and physical stamina, more than 30,000 spectators will cheer on 4,500 runners and walkers from all over Australia. ... Continue reading
Projecta's Powerful 12V Sine Wave Inverter Makes its Mark
Projecta's most powerful 12V pure sine wave inverter, the IP2000 offers all the class leading features of the Intelli-Wave range with the added benefits of a sophisticated AC transfer switch, ultra clean power delivery and rugged construction. ... Continue reading
Australia's greatest ever Paralympian, Matthew Cowdrey OAM, and London Olympics Golden Girl, Anna Meares OAM will line up on the grid against Britain's greatest ever Olympian Sir Chris Hoy MBE in the Mazda6 Celebrity Challenge at the 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. ... Continue reading
Confirmed: Opel's Astra OPC Set to Debut at the Australian International Motor Show
Opel's Astra OPC is heading down under with the vehicle making its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show later this month. The most powerful Astra Opel has ever produced will join the Opel Australia line up from early 2013. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Aces Hopman Cup Sponsorship
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Hyundai Motor Company Australia have announced the automotive manufacturer's highly successful naming rights partnership with the Hyundai Hopman Cup will continue. ... Continue reading
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