SCCA Runoffs Locations Announced for 2014-2016
For Immediate Release SCCA Runoffs Locations Announced for 2014-2016; To Visit Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Daytona International Speedway and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course MONTEREY, Calif. (July 10, 2013) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. today announced the locations of the next three SCCA® National Championship Runoffs ... Continue reading
Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Toyota Reviews On The Auto Channel
(2014-1994) Of Toyota Reviews; Heels on Wheeels - 2013 Toyota Avalon Review 2013 Toyota Avalon Launch Review 2013 Toyota Avalon Initial Review - Verry Interesting 2013 Toyota Avalon First Drive Results With Senior Comments 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Road Trip Review Toyota Prius Plug-in - First Drive First Drive 20 ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Soul! Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2013 Kia Soul! Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm/151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 101.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 163.0x 70.9 x 63.4 in. Tires: P235/45R18 Cargo: 24.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand to Debut "Body Paint" Print Ad in ESPN The Magazine's Annual Body Issue
FIAT Brand North America unveils a one-of-a-kind print ad this week when it debuts "Body Paint" in this year's annual ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue. The visually stunning print ad features over a dozen female artists, models and contortionists to recreate the image of a Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio. The annual edition of ES ... Continue reading
Shell Oil Agrees To Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Houston Area Refinery And Chemical Plant
*The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Shell Oil and affiliated partnerships (Shell) have agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at a large refinery and chemical plant in Deer Park, Texas by spending at least $115 million to control harmful ... Continue reading
Outraged! How Detroit and Wall Street Car Czars Killed the American Dream - Book Review
OUTRAGED! Book Authored By Tamara Darvish and Lillie Guyer Published by iUniverse, Bloomington, VT A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy Prepare to be outragedâ¦I was throughout the 400 pages of this important book written by one of the auto dealers in the very center of the auto bailout controversy from Maryland and a vete ... Continue reading
Premier engineering event set for Oct. 1-3 in Garden Grove, Calif. TROY, Mich., July 10, 2013 -- Top engineers from world-leading aviation and automotive companies will highlight their application of simulation-driven design and optimization to emerging industry challenges during keynote presentations at the 2013 Ameri ... Continue reading
Corporate confidence in the auto industry on the rebound
Positive sentiment for global economic growth at highest level in two years -- Leading automotive companies are beginning to believe in the global economy again, but have yet to fully commit to implementing aggressive growth strategies, according to Ernst & Young's seventh Capital Confidence Barometer for the automotiv ... Continue reading
IBM and Sprint Velocity Drive Connected Car Into the Future
Sprint Adopts IBM MobileFirst to Enable Automotive Manufacturers to Deliver Customized In-Vehicle Driver Services MobileBeat 2013 IBM announced today that Sprint (NY SE: S) is using IBM MobileFirst solutions to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. Through new enhancements to the Sprint V ... Continue reading
Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team to Compete at New Hampshire Motor Speedway July 11
On July 11th, Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen will race head-to-head against a pack of International stars at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Round four of the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC). The trio will each pilot their Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive 600hp 201 ... Continue reading
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton to Keynote NADA Convention in New Orleans
Online registration and housing opens July 22 with discounted rates Adding to the list of distinguished keynote speakers over the past several years, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will address the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in New Orleans next January. Clinton se ... Continue reading
Largest Propane Autogas School Bus Purchase in History Marks Launch of Propane Road Tour
LARGEST PROPANE AUTOGAS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE IN HISTORY MARKS LAUNCH OF PROPANE ROAD TOUR Delivery of Student Transportation of America's propane-fueled school bus stops in Nashville and St. Louis to build awareness of American-made alternative fuel FORT VALLEY, GA. (July 10, 2013) -- Blue Bird, the leading provider of ... Continue reading
Mullin Automotive Museum to Debut 1930 G.A.R. at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, AUGUST 18 G.A.R. Nearly-Forgotten Marque to Enter European Classic Class A rarely-seen marque, the G.A.R. name was derived from the first three letters of its founder's surname, Gardahaut. Crafted in small numbers in the Parisian suburb of Asnières, the 1930 G.A.R. B5 Roadster was an ... Continue reading
The Shell Drive For Five Card Offers A New Way To Save This Summer
LIMITED TIME PROMOTION OFFERS UP TO $50 IN REBATES TO NEW SHELL DRIVE FOR FIVE CARDHOLDERS HOUSTON-- The summer travel season is officially here and with it comes a special offer to drivers looking for additional ways to save while on the road this summer. Shell Oil Products US (Shell) is offering a special promotional ... Continue reading
AAM awarded new business featuring patented e-AAM hybrid & electric driveline system technology
A commitment to the advancement of hybrid and electric driveline systems has secured AAM a new driveline systems contract featuring e-AAM technology with Qoros Auto Co., Ltd. (Qoros). Qoros, an automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai, China, and a joint venture between Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and ... Continue reading
MD Johnson, Inc. announces the completion of the sale of BMW VW and Honda dealerships in Salem Oregon on behalf of Michael O Brien, owner of O Brien Auto Group, Inc (www.obrien.com). Lithia Motors of Medford Oregon (LAD) purchased the dealerships from O Brien and will rename the dealerships after the sale. The dealersh ... Continue reading
North American Class 4-8 Commercial Vehicle Wheel End Brake Components Aftermarket
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: North American Class 4--8 Commercial Vehicle Wheel End Brake Components Aftermarket_Brake Wheel End Brake Components to Generate Strong Revenue The North American class --8 commercial vehicle wheel end brake components after ... Continue reading
Toyota Donates $50,000 to Help Victims and Families Affected by Arizona Fire
The 100 Club of Arizona and Yarnell Community Center to Receive Shared Donation Toyota today announced a $50,000 donation, to be divided between the 100 Club of Arizona and the Yarnell (Ariz.) Community Center, to aid and support families of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives and the families who lost their homes ... Continue reading
Toyota Partners with Eco-Savvy Influencers on 2013 Prius MPG Challenge
Wave One Winner Helping Hands Food Pantry Hits 356 MPGe, Setting High Bar for New Challengers -- Building on the success of wave one of the Prius Plug-In MPG Challenge, Toyota today launched wave two of the competition, which brings together seven prolific environmental influencers from N.Y., N.J. and Conn. These ecolo ... Continue reading
Nissan To Feature Fan-Made Instagram And Vine Videos In TV Commercial
"Your Door to More" video contest will highlight fan passions and all-new Versa Note --- The all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note is much more than a means of transportation. It's your door to more of the things you love to do. That's why Nissan is inviting users of Instagram and Vine to celebrate their passions in their own ... Continue reading
Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) proudly announces that Toyota Motor Sales USA and Southeast Toyota Distributors will serve as a Sustaining Host Sponsor, as well as the Official Vehicle Sponsor, for the upcoming 33rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games, being held in Tampa, Fl., July 13--18. ... Continue reading
Best CPO Value in America awards were announced earlier today, with Honda and Lexus earning awards for best value passenger car brand and luxury brand, respectively. GMC captured the best truck brand award, edging out sister brand Chevrolet. At the manufacturer level, General Motors and Toyota topped the list, with the ... Continue reading
Volvo: Invitation to press and analyst conference in Stockholm
AB Volvo hereby invites the media to a press conference on July 24, 2013 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group report for the second quarter 2013. ... Continue reading
Dealertrack Launches Advanced F&I Menu Selling Solution for iPad
Dealertrack today announced the launch of its eMenu for iPad app, an innovative F&I product presentation and selling tool designed to help dealers increase F&I product sales and profitability, while enhancing the overall customer experience. ... Continue reading
Chicago based Windy City Harley-Davidson Dealer Group has announced Windy City Rewards, a first of its kind loyalty and rewards program for customers and employees of all Windy City Harley-Davidson dealerships. Windy City Rewards will be powered by INCENTCO technology that rewards and tracks positive behaviors, provide ... Continue reading
CU Direct Connect (CUDC) announces strong application and funded auto loan growth in the first half of 2013. A portion of this growth is attributed to the release of proprietary technology internally titled The Opportunity Pool," which enables credit unions to fund more auto loans based on their pre-set criteria. ... Continue reading
Chevron Announces June 2013 Inductees to the Delo Sponsored Million Mile Club
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in June 2013. Established in 199 ... Continue reading
Drivers of Infiniti's all-new mid-size premium car will be the first to benefit from electronic steer-by-wire technology, inspired by latest jet aircraft technology, when the Q50 hits the roads later in 2013. ... Continue reading
More Practicality For Swift Sport - Now With Five Doors
The Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift model range and offers higher levels of tuning, steering and braking performance than the standard Swift on which it's based. ... Continue reading
Another Record Tumbles As Skoda Notches Up Highest Ever UK Sales
Skoda UK has enjoyed the most successful six months in its history with more than 32,000 registrations. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Celebrates 60 Years Of Automotive Innovation At The Coronation Festival
Jaguar Land Rover is set to celebrate automotive innovation with a display of vehicles representing the best of British engineering over the last six decades at the Coronation Festival - July 11th to 14th. ... Continue reading
Honda Strengthens UK Management Team
Honda (UK) has announced a number of senior moves to strengthen its management team as the company sets out to transform its business operations. ... Continue reading
New Generation Santa Fe Wins Auto Express Award
Hyundai Motor Company is pleased to announce the New Generation Santa Fe has been awarded the title of Best Large SUV in leading UK automotive publication Auto Express' New Car Awards. ... Continue reading
Kia Global Sales Up 2.6% Halfway through 2013
Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles through June 2013, recording a total of 1,383,759 units sold. ... Continue reading
40 years of the BMW Tower and Museum
âThe biggest four-cylinder in the world - a landmark for the city of Munich alongside the Olympic Park. ... Continue reading
Old V8 Supercars to star at Winton Festival of Speed 10 & 11 August 2013
They say that old soldiers never retire. In their mind they are always old soldiers. ... Continue reading
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