Automotive CRM Leader DealerSocket Announces Two Major Product Enhancements
Mobile management of inbound leads and integration of DealerTrack(TM) lease rates and residuals into DealerSocket's Desking application save time, money and increase profitability SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Leading automotive CRM provider DealerSocket announced today two significant upgrades to their core CRM sol ... Continue reading
FireIce champion drag racer Payne ready for fresh start
FireIce champion drag racer Payne ready for fresh start POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- There will be plenty new for veteran So Cal drag racer Jay Payne and his FireIce Top Alcohol Funny Car team as they kick off the season at this weekend's 50th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. Fo ... Continue reading
Toyota Consumer Law Firm Consortium Grows; Members Now Preparing Cases in More Than 20 States
Court hearing to consolidate national consumer litigation will be heard in San Diego on March 25, 2010 BOSTON, Feb. 10 -- The ATAC (Attorneys Toyota Action Consortium), a federation of consumer law firms filing lawsuits against Toyota across the nation, has grown to 22 law firms in 16 states, with more states being pla ... Continue reading
Honeywell DualBoost and AVNT(TM) Technologies Enable Ford and GM to Meet New Emissions Targets While Achieving Power and Fuel Efficiency Goals CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- Honeywell announced today that it would be turbocharging 70% of the U.S. diesel light truck segment following the launch of Ford's 2011 Super Duty Trucks. Fo ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Continues to Refine the Boldest, Most Powerful and Capable Lineup on the Planet
-- Ram 1500 pickup continues to receive accolades for game-changing design, improved quality, segment-first features, increased capability and best-in-class ride quality -- All-new 2010 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups begin to haul in awards -- All-new 2011 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs to complete Ram Line ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. for a propulsion system to be incorporated into Quantum’s Quiet™ high efficiency battery electric drive syst ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam(R) Trucks Roar Into Chicago
These 10,000-Pound 'Autos' Put On Their Own 'Show!' At McCormick Place, production cars are being polished and prepped to pristine perfection. At the Allstate Arena, 100 Truckloads of Dirt are being dumped on the floor... WHAT: The world's most famous monster trucks, mammoth custom- designed machines with names like Gr ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 17, 2010
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter and annual 2009 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. The Company will detail its results on a conference call schedul ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Two ASA Member Track Promoters Honored
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 10, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Autocar Unveils New Xspotter Yard Tractor Series
HAGERSTOWN, Ind.--Autocar, the first name in American commercial trucks and the industry leader in alternative fuel severe-service Class 8 trucks, has officially launched its newest family of products, the Xspotter yard tractor series. The Xspotter was introduced to the trucking industry at the annual TMC (Technology a ... Continue reading
BARWA RACING PRO EXTREME TEAM EYEING BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Al-Anabi Racing February 10, 2010 Contact: Wes Buck, 660.665.0859; cell 660.216.9779; wesbuckinc@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARWA RACING PRO EXTREME TEAM EYEING BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS (2-10-10) DOHA, Qatar – Just a day away from the first qualifying round of Round 6 of the Arabian Drag Racing League’s seve ... Continue reading
Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review Restructuring & Turnaround Summit to Highlight Distressed Investment Opportunities, Risks and Rewards; Examine Government's Role in Shaping Industry NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Treasury's Former Counselor to the Secretary and Lead Auto Advisor Steven Rattner will sit op ... Continue reading
Dodge: The Full-of-Life Brand Delivers More Style, Capability and Value
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- The Dodge brand is charging into the 2010 Chicago Auto Show with two more repackaged model lineups. In addition to the newly upgraded 2010 Dodge Caliber, Avenger, Journey and Nitro packages introduced at the North American International Auto Show in January, the Dodge Car brand is showcasing the new ... Continue reading
EDDIE SHARP RACING STARTS OFF 2010 SEASON WITH TOUGH BREAKS; FINISHES 27TH, 34TH
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FireIce champion drag racer Payne ready for fresh start
FireIce champion drag racer Payne ready for fresh start POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- There will be plenty new for veteran So Cal drag racer Jay Payne and his FireIce Top Alcohol Funny Car team as they kick off the season at this weekend's 50th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. Fo ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 10 -- 2011 Ford Edge: A new era in driver connectivity Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport redefine a midcycle refresh. With three new engines and two new transmissions, the new Edge now gives customers more choices than ever. With industry-exclusive MyFord Touch ... Continue reading
GMAC Teams with DealerTrack, Expands Reach of Retail Auto Financing
DETROIT, Feb. 10 -- GMAC Financial Services and DealerTrack today announced that the automotive lender will be added to the DealerTrack credit application network of more than 17,000 dealers as a financing option for their customers. GMAC will use the strategic relationship to broaden its customer base. The agreement w ... Continue reading
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 Chosen for 2011 Mustang
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- One of North America's most exciting new super cars, the 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with Optional Performance Package, will have rubber to match - with the selection of Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires as standard fitment. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes - Pomona, CA (Race #1)
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Dragway Pomona Fairplex Pomona , Calif. (Feb. 11-14) Jeg Coughlin is a four-time NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Pro Stock champion. He earned season titles in 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2008. As a sportsman driver, Jeg a ... Continue reading
JFR TEAMS UP WITH SANDERSON FORD in AZ
 JFR TEAMS UP WITH SANDERSON FORDGlendale, Ariz (February 10, 2010) --- Sanderson Ford is providing support vehicles the weekend of February 18-21, during the drag race at Firebird International Raceway for John Force Racing drivers, crew chiefs and executives including John Force and his drag racing daughter, Ashley ... Continue reading
Kevin Harvick Takes Second Straight Budweiser Shootout
RCR and Pennzoil off to a great 2010 Sprint Cup Season HOUSTON, Feb. 10 -- On Saturday, February 6, in an invigorating start to the 2010 NASCAR season, Kevin Harvick became the fourth driver to win back-to-back Budweiser Shootout titles. The achievement marks the seventh win in the exhibition race for the Richard Child ... Continue reading
Kia Follows First-Ever Super Bowl TV Ad and Official Automotive Partner of the NBA Status with Foray into Professional Golf IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced two major sports marketing partnerships in the U.S. with Michelle Wie and the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). Miche ... Continue reading
LeMay and City of Tacoma Conclude Deal for Land Transfer
Dear The Auto Channel, PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401 This message was intended for: submit@theautochannel.com You were added to the system December 10, 2008. ... Continue reading
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Mustang mania arrives in Pro Stock with Morgan's new ride
Mustang mania arrives in Pro Stock with Morgan's new ride POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 10) -- It's been an off-season of change for Pro Stock veteran driver Larry Morgan and his Lucas Oil-sponsored machine. Morgan is reporting to this week's 50th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona with a ... Continue reading
Navigate Through Vancouver with TomTom’s Red and White EASE
TORONTO, Canada--TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces a limited edition of the TomTom EASE in red and white to commemorate Canada’s flag. The TomTom EASE, TomTom’s newest entry-level car navigation solution that was introduced at CES 2010, combines even gr ... Continue reading
Event Slated for Today, February 10 at 4 p.m. at Mansion at Turtle Creek Is Culmination of Annual All Star Drive For Charity Contest Showcased on NBA on TNT Broadcasts DALLAS, Feb. 10 -- For the second year in a row, NBA on TNT host Ernie Johnson won the fantasy basketball game he's been playing with show co-hosts Char ... Continue reading
New Direction, New Brand, New Name for Nutley, N.J. Chevrolet in 2010
NUTLEY, N.J., Feb. 10 -- The family-owned and operated Nutley Chevrolet has announced it will be making a series of new additions to its dealership in Nutley in 2010. This expansion will broaden the level of service to its customer and continue to build on vastly improved customer satisfaction. Nutley Chevrolet, which ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--ProClip USA, Inc. today announced a variety of Vehicle Mounts for mounting your mobile device to your car, truck or SUV dashboard or console. New mounts are available for 2010 Models of the Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Fusion, Ford Taurus, Ford Transit Connect, GMC Te ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bc14ac/india_automot ive_m) has announced the addition of the "India Automotive Market Review - Forecasts to 2014" report to their offering. “India Automotive Market Review - Forecasts to 2014” In 2008/09, India's automotive industry generated ... Continue reading
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 50th Annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, CA February 11-14, 2010 Race 1 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING TEAM EAGER TO RETUR ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces the 2010 Jetta TDI(R) Cup Driver Lineup
25 Drivers Ready To Compete For The Series Championship Starting April 23, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Feb. 10 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce the names of the 25 drivers who will compete in the 2010 Jetta TDI® Cup. The Volkswagen-operated spec racing series, now entering its third season, will take the gre ... Continue reading
West Coast Moto Jam Set for May in Sonoma
Attached please find two versions of the West Coast Moto Jam logo for your use. West Coast Moto Jam Set for May at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2010) - Infineon Raceway's traditional spring motorcycle weekend will have a new look and feel in 2010, as well as a new name. The West Coast Moto Jam will take pl ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries is Top-Selling Motor Home Manufacturer for Ninth Consecutive Year
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year as the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer according to Statistical Surveys, Inc., a retail reporting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “We believe RV consumers are drawn to quality, well-established brands, ... Continue reading
With new sponsor on board, Hagan ready for 2010
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 50th ANNUAL NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Feb. 11-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WITH NEW SPONSOR ON BOARD, HAGAN READY FOR 2010 POMON ... Continue reading
Yamaha Announces 2010 ATV Race Teams
GNCC Racers to do Battle On Trail-Optimized YFZ450X; MX Racers Return Aboard Championship Winning YFZ450R CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has announced its 2010 ATV race teams. Returning to defend Yamaha's 2009 Manufacturer's Cup in the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series are Bill Ballance ... Continue reading
BC Transit and TransLink transportation provided by buses from Nova Bus
SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC, Feb. 10 -- BC Transit and TransLink recently took delivery of more than 300 new buses from Nova Bus, of which 141 are hybrid buses. Two major transit authorities, TransLink and BC Transit, were assigned management of the important bus transportation during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games this February ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- -- First automaker in the United States to offer live, mobile TV -- Programming includes: ABC, ABC Entertainment, ABC Family, ABC News, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Channel Original Movies, ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN 2, Fox, Fox News Cha ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp J2Racing Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com With the Help of a Long-Time Friend, a Hungry KJ Targets Second Winternationals Win Sugar Hill, Ga., February 10, 2010 – On the outside, things will seem very different for Pro Stock stalwart Kurt Johnson at this weekend’s O’Reilly Krage ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pomona Pre Race: A Workmanlike WJ Looks for a Vintage Performance in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp J2Racing Ph: (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com A Workmanlike WJ Looks for a Vintage Performance in Pomona Sugar Hill, Ga., February 10, 2010 – This weekend, the National Hot Rod Association will celebrate the 50th running of one of its most prestigious races, the Kragen O’Reilly Winternat ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Brand: Provocative Designs Engineered for Passionate Living
The Chrysler brand continues to delight customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology--all at an extraordinary value--since the company was founded in 1925. CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- "The 2010 Chrysler spring collection vividly illustrates the Chrysler brand's reinvigoration of the co ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Signs Master Agreement With ANSYS
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.--ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that Volkswagen AG, one of the world’s largest car producers, has signed a master agreement with ANSYS and intends to widen its use of the most comprehensive e ... Continue reading
Maserati GranCabrio: First On-The-Road Impressions - VIDEO ENHANCED
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one god-damn beautiful car! MODERNA, Italy - February 10, 2010: The Maserati GranCabrio, which will be marketed in the U.S. as GranTurismo Convertible, makes its on-the-road debut with the start of the international press test drive. The GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible to come out o ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Motors Debuts 'Ray' Plug-In Hybrid Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Kia Ray features aerodynamic design, innovative technology and plug-in hybrid capabilities - Kia Ray utilizes roof top "cool-glazing" solar glass and has a range of up to 746 miles (1200 kilometers) (Seoul) February 11, 2010 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press confere ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Announces 2010 Drivers' Choice Award Winners
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, announced the winners today of its 2010 Drivers' Choice Awards which recognize best in class vehicles in a variety of lifestyle categories. âEmerging from what was a difficult year, this year's winners represent new benchmarks being set ... Continue reading
Ram Wins 2010 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award
-Named Best Pickup Truck - Back-to-back wins for Ram - "All you'll ever need to get the job done" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10 -- MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine, today announced that Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks have won the show's 2010 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Pickup Truck. This is the se ... Continue reading
Dodge: The Full-of-Life Brand Delivers More Style, Capability and Value - VIDEO ENHANCED
<p>CHICAGO - February 10, 2010: The Dodge brand is charging into the 2010 Chicago Auto Show with two more repackaged model lineups. In addition to the newly upgraded 2010 Dodge Caliber, Avenger, Journey and Nitro packages introduced at the North American International Auto Show in January, the Dodge Car brand is showca ... Continue reading
Top Score for Reactive Head Restraint in the new Opel Astra
BURSCHEID, Germany, February 10 -- - Johnson Controls Sets New Interior Standards in the Compact Segment The Opel Astra is positioned to rank top in the compact segment as indicated by a review of experts. The independent testing authority Euro NCAP and Germany's largest automobile club, the ADAC (Allgemeine Deutsche A ... Continue reading
Clear Showcases 4G Technology in Experiential Ford Flex Vehicle at 2010 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO--Clearwire Corporation : WHAT: Clear is a super fast mobile internet service that works as fast on the go as it does at home and will be demonstrating its 4G service inside a experiential Ford Flex vehicle at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. 4G customers can expect to see peak download speeds of up to 10 Mbps, with ... Continue reading
Harsh Weather Doesn't Have to Defeat Your Vehicle
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With one of the harshest winters in recent memory, many Americans are worried about the abuse their vehicles have been taking and are wondering how much longer their vehicle will be able to last before they have to buy a new one. The Engine Repower Council reminds consu ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Nissan Juke Crossover Confirmed for U.S. Market
CHICAGO - February 10, 2010: Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today confirmed that an all-new small crossover SUV, the Nissan Juke, will join the Nissan lineup in the United States in fall 2010. The European version of the dramatically styled Juke will be revealed to the media on February 10th and makes its global publ ... Continue reading
Bentley Offers First Glimpse of Mulsanne Craftsmanship - VIDEO ENHANCED
BUILDING THE BODY BEAUTIFUL CREWE, England - February 10, 2010: The design of the Mulsanne, Bentleyâs new flagship, is a compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance â created on a grand scale. Its sweeping bonnet and long overhang convey a sense of power and movement, enhanced by the mu ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Unveils Delta Wing Concept Race Car at Chicago Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 10, 2010: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) made major announcements at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show including the unveiling of the DeltaWing Concept Car at the Bridgestone booth, new tire products for 2010 and the 4th annual Safety Scholars Contest. BATO announced a new generation of Bridges ... Continue reading
New Audi A1 Revealed: Episode 10 - VIDEO FEATURE
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 Episode 9 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - February 10, 2010: Audi is introducing a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It conden ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Honda Odyssey Concept Revealed +VIDEO
The next-generation Odyssey adds sleek styling, new functionality and higher fuel economy to best-selling minivan CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of the industry's best-selling miniv ... Continue reading
Dodge Challenger: Forty Years of a Dodge Muscle-car Legend
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 When the Dodge Challenger first entered in the muscle car ranks of Detroit's Big Three, it arrived with something its competitors didn't have: the greatest range of powertrain choices in the industry, from the small but durable 225-cubic-inch "Slant Six" to the fearsome "Elephant Motor" -- the 426 HEMI ... Continue reading
Suzuki at The 2010 Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
BREA, Calif. (Feb 5, 2010; With the all-new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced âKee-Zah-Sheeâ) leading the charge, American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show prepared to amaze show goers with its multitalented lineup of performance- and value-packed cars and trucks. The media-acclai ... Continue reading
Goodyear India accepts delisting proposal of parent
Goodyear India Ltd (GIL) announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the proposal received from the parent company, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GTRC) to buy out the remaining stake in the company and delist it from the stock market. Shareholding pattern GTRC has approved an indicative price of Rs 245 per share ... Continue reading
Major Chinese carmakers' 2009 pre-tax profit up 68%
BEIJING: Profit before tax for China's 17 major carmakers surged 68 percent year-on-year in 2009, after negative growth in 2008, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said Tuesday. The 17 carmakers, which produced more than 90 percent of Chinese-made cars, expect combined profit before tax climbing t ... Continue reading
Even Japan get's down on Toyota.
TOKYO -- Four months ago, long before Toyota Motor Corp. was embroiled in a global recall crisis, President Akio Toyoda warned that his company was imperiled by hubris. âToyota has become too big and distant from its customers,â the CEO said at an Oct. 2 press conference during which he also said the world's ... Continue reading
Toyota Reveals Redesigned 2011 Avalon at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Distinctive New Styling Offers a Modern, Upscale Appearance - 'Travel Avalon Class' with Segment's Only Reclining Rear Seat and Overall Comfort - Modern Technologies Provide Comprehensible Convenience CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Evoking ... Continue reading
Geneva Preview: 2011 Volvo S60
The 2011 Volvo S60 is set to make its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show, and as expected, the automaker's newest midsize offering remains true to the concept that bowed in Detroit last year and comes packing a formidable blend of tech and safety features. The images in the gallery below speak for themselves, but ... Continue reading
Electric Mercedes Vito taxi launches
Called the Mercedes Electric eVito Taxi (eVito), the zero-emissions, lithium-ion battery vehicle is being marketed by Eco City Vehicles. It was developed by a consortium of high-technology engineering companies including ECV's manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes-Benz UK and Zytec Automotive. The electric taxi is powe ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall Update #26: 2009-'10 Corolla Steering Complaints May Trigger Federal Probe
WASHINGTON: Feb 10, 2010 - Just hours after Toyota announced another recall of its high-profile Prius hybrid, federal officials said they may look into complaints about steering problems on the 2009-'10 Toyota Corolla, according to media reports. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had yet to launch ... Continue reading
Renault India to set up own distribution network
MUMBAI: The Indian unit of French carmaker Renault said on Tuesday it would set up an independent distribution network in the country, as it looks to expand its offerings. Renault will create a nationwide network in the next 30 months, the company said in a statement. Currently, Renault shares a distribution network wi ... Continue reading
CHICAGO - February 10, 2010: The 2010 Chicago Auto Show kicked off this morning with the opening keynote speech by General Motors' new North American President Mark Reuss. Click PLAY to watch the complete opening keynote speech Mark Reuss was appointed president of GM North America on December 4, 2009. Before this appo ... Continue reading
Toyota UK Recall Work Starts Today
Work begins this morning (Wednesday 10 February) at 206 Toyota service centres across the UK to implement the fix to the accelerator pedal on the cars affected by the recall. Toyota technicians have received specific training in the repair, the parts are in stock and the first cars are being attended to. ... Continue reading
Consumers opting to hold and repair, rather than purchase anew, with 56% planning to drive until vehicle dies CARSON, Calif., Feb. 10 -- AutoMD(TM) (www.automd.com), the most comprehensive and unbiased free online auto repair resource, today released the results of a survey revealing that car owners are putting many mo ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup with Three New Models - VIDEO ENHANCED
New Jeep(R) vehicles to appear at 2010 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- -- Liberty Renegade boasts classic Jeep® design, a premium, rugged appearance and numerous standard features that deliver renowned Jeep capability -- Liberty Renegade positioned between Sport and Limited models; available in Jeep showrooms fi ... Continue reading
Find A Work Of Art For Your Wall Rather Than Your Garage At Race Retro 2010
The glamour and potency of motor sport has been celebrated by artists over many decades, and no more so than at this year's Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 12th to 14th March, where painters, photographers and sculptors will display their work in an exclusive open-plan gallery. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Sets Hearts Racing (Half Term and Valentines Events at Mercedes-Benz World)
There's a thrilling dash of motorsport action in the offing and a liberal sprinkling of romance in the air at Mercedes-Benz World right ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Edge At Chicago Auto Show
2011 Ford Edge Sport Login to download images. Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains With available MyFord Touch⢠driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Ed ... Continue reading
Interiors Concept Project Gives Coventry Design Students 2020 Vision
When Vauxhall successfully launched its flagship Insignia, it used the creative theme 'Insignia Project' focussing on a top secret research facility where the Insignia was kept under wraps. ... Continue reading
kbb.com: Toyota Brand Consideration, Vehicle Interest, Values Continue to Decline
Study Shows Week-Over-Week, More Consumers Defecting from Toyota, Lexus, Scion Brands IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence data, Toyota consideration and interest has dropped even further in the past week as the company continues to issue massive recall ann ... Continue reading
'Ford Asked Us To Work This Truck Hard, We're Working This Truck Hard' -- Super Duty Customer
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 10 -- -- Early models of 2011 Ford Super Duty are being proven out in swamps of Florida, mesas of Wyoming and construction sites and ranches in Texas. Initial results to be posted at www.fordvehicles.com/2011superduty under Field Work -- Equipped with the all-new Ford designed and built 6.7-liter ... Continue reading
Honda and Toyota Recall Updates
TOKYO/DETROIT February 10, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co said it would recall another 440,000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota Motor Corp faced further probes over its largest-ever safety crisis. Honda, Japan's No.2 automaker, has now recall ... Continue reading
Mazda launches Limited Edition MX-5 to celebrate 20th Anniversary
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world's best-selling two-seater roadster going on sale in the UK, Mazda is introducing a special version of the legendary Mazda MX-5 sportscar called, appropriately, the 'Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition' ... Continue reading
Spyker and CPP To Commence Uk Production And Develop New Plant
Work to produce some of the world's leading supercars in Coventry has started. ... Continue reading
Kia Wins Fleet Deal to Supply 92 Cee'd EcoDynamics SWs to Avery Berkel
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd in conjunction with its Business Specialist Dealer, Brindley Kia of Wolverhampton, has secured a deal to supply 92 cars over three years to Avery Berkel, a market-leading supplier of retail weighing solutions ... Continue reading
Suzuki At The 80th Geneva Motor Show
At the 80th Geneva Motor Show starting on 2nd March, Suzuki's will exhibit its latest hybrid technology concept for the first time in Europe - a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system. ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Savings Of Up To £5,000
Ford's latest marketing campaign offers savings of up to £5,000 on its 10 most popular models this Spring to boost sales in the critical plate-change month of March. ... Continue reading
Driving Skills Don't Have to Be Put on Ice During the Winter Months
Winter weather brings many challenges, not least for drivers who are faced with unpredictable road conditions and risks. The cold, ice and snow are some of the biggest issues for many and it is therefore important to be prepared for what lies ahead on the roads. ... Continue reading
New 500 Multijet: More Power and Performance; Lower Fuel Consumption and Emissions
The Fiat 500 has been the forerunner of many new technologies and features such as Start&Stop, along with eco:Drive, Blue&Me, and Euro 5 engines. Now, Fiat's popular range of city cars is to be further enhanced with the introduction of a powerful new 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine ... Continue reading
Honda Australia has expanded a recent recall of 1,323 vehicles produced in 2001 and 2002 by a further 703 units, to replace the driver's airbag inflator. ... Continue reading
Ford and Dick Johnson Together Again
Ford Australia today announced a new partnership with Dick Johnson's Queensland-based V8 Supercar team, Jim Beam Racing, for the 2010 season. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- -- Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains -- With available MyFord Touch(TM) driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Edge crossover wraps an e ... Continue reading
The new Audi A1 - Sportiness and individuality in the compact class ... Continue reading
Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake from Volvo - VIDEO ENHANCED
A new advancement to the day when cars drive themselves GOTHENBURG - February 10, 2010: Volvo Cars will unveil its all-new S60 at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2nd with its latest groundbreaking technological solution, Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake. It can detect pedestrians who walk into the road in front ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: A Look at What Chevrolet is Bringing to the Party - COMPLETE VIDEO
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- -- New 2011 Silverado HD delivers segment-best towing (20,000 lb. / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb. / 2,873 kg) capability -- All-new, stronger frames and strengthened suspensions -- Available powertrains include new, more powerful 6.6L Duramax diesel that delivers class-leading torque with at leas ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche to Present the New 911 Turbo S - VIDEO ENHANCED
Porsche 911 Turbo S: Even More Dynamic, Top Equipment all Standard STUTTGART - February 10, 2010: The engineers at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have developed a new top-of-the-range sports car for the customer who will only settle for the very best in terms of power, performance and driving dynamics: the 911 ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings Shifts 600 Airport Buses to B5 Biodiesel
DALLAS, TX February 9, 2010; Enterprise Holdings today announced plans for its entire fleet of more than 600 Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental airport shuttle buses across more than 50 North American markets to begin using at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5). Further, the company will immedi ... Continue reading
The All-New Volvo S60: Sculpted to Move You - VIDEO ENHANCED
The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally. It is ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership with State of Massachusetts
BOSTON, Feb. 9 -- The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to advance zero-emission mobility throughout the state by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of elect ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Announces a Name Change for North and South America Operations
FORT MILL, S.C., Feb. 9 -- Continental Tire North America today announced a name change that better reflects the growth of the tire maker in both North and South America. Previously known as Continental Tire North America, the new name for the Passenger and Light Truck and Commercial Vehicle Tire divisions in the regio ... Continue reading
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