Spartan Earns 2010 Emissions Certification; Trains ER Technicians on New Technology
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it recently received approval from Cummins for the installation of their 2010 Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, certified ISC and ISL diesel engines for use in the emergency-response market. Spartan ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Implements LUXEON Rebel LEDs from Philips Lumileds for Daytime Running Light Function
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Daimler AG announced that it has adopted LUXEONî Rebel LEDs for use in the Daytime Running Light (DRL) function on several vehicle models within its fleet. Starting with the E-Class models in June 2010, Daimler intends to expand the use of LUXEON Rebel LEDs for the DRL function in other models, ... Continue reading
Unique Air Shutter Helps Morph Chevrolet Cruze into 40 MPG Leader
DETROIT, Aug. 10 -- Squeezing out every last drop of fuel efficiency is one of the key tasks for Greg Fadler, aerodynamics engineering group manager at Chevrolet. Fadler and his team worked on making the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco one of the most fuel-efficient small cars on the market, achieving up to an estimated 40 MP ... Continue reading
2011 KIA OPTIMA to Offer Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System as Option
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, announced today that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be offered as an option on the front seats of the all-new 2011 KIA Optima, a mid-size sedan ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Completes Mountain Driving Test
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LEOM) announced that it has successfully finished testing its converted electric truck on one of the steepest mountain roads in Korea, named Nogodan. The e-truck carried a 770-pound payload in its cargo deck, and successfully climbed the mountain road with an average speed of 3 ... Continue reading
Scion Moves to Expand its Lineup
Washington DC August 10, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota's Scion youth brand was conceived as a three-product lineup, but it will stretch to four vehicles early next year and could add other products as well. The lineup will be "a mix of evolution and revolution" in the future, said Jack Hollis, vice pr ... Continue reading
93 and Counting - Toyota and Lexus Recall Sensationalism
Washington DC August 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Michael Fumento at Forbes writes that the jig seems to be up on the runaway-Toyota scare. Mounting evidence indicates that those Toyotas truly accelerating suddenly can probably be explained by sliding floor mats (since fixed) and drivers hitting the gas ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Flat As Recovery Slows in Q2 Comerica Bank Reports
DALLAS August 10, 2010; The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.6 weeks of median family income in the second quarter of 2010, according to Comerica Bankâs Auto Affordability Index. The average total cost of buying and financing a new car increased by $200 to $27,950, a 2.7 percent annu ... Continue reading
Rick Hendrick Statement Regarding Kasey Kahne
CONCORD, Aug. 10, 2010: Below is a statement from Rick Hendrick regarding today's announcement of where Kasey Kahne will drive next season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series before joining Hendrick Motorsports' No. 5 Chevrolet team in 2012. "Kasey is going to a competitive organization that made the Chase last season and ... Continue reading
Kasey Kahne To Drive For Red Bull Racing Team In 2011
MOORESVILLE, August 10, 2010: Kasey Kahne will drive a Red Bull Racing Team Toyota in 2011, the team announced Tuesday. "We were fortunate to have the opportunity to hire a very talented driver for the 2011 season and we took it," said Jay Frye, Red Bull Racing Team Vice President and General Manager. "This is a unique ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers See Mixed July 2010 Sales
Last year, at the end of July, the start of the government-funded Cash for Clunkers program jumpstarted the weak auto retail market. This year, automakers saw mixed results. International brands last month were led by Hyundai (up 18.8 percent from July 2009), Nissan (12.1 percent), and Volkswagen (16 percent). Toyota a ... Continue reading
Ken Schrader Darlington Raceway Advance
BIG NUMBERS: Ken Schrader is no rookie at the track that's "Too Tough to Tame," having made 14,488 laps over 55 starts at the egg-shaped oval in NASCAR's top-three series (Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck). Schrader has earned four pole awards (fall of 1993, spring of 1988 and spring of 1987 in the Sprint Cup Series, f ... Continue reading
Simona De Silvestro Enjoys Best Finish Of The Year
LEXINGTON, August 9, 2010: With Sunny skies and a great crowd greeting them, Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing and Simona De Silvestro arrived this morning ready and hoping to have a great result for todayâs Honda 200 Presented by Westfield Insurance. Simonaâs best race finish to date was a 9th place just 2 rac ... Continue reading
Ganassi Racing Teams Complete Historic Day With Three Victories In Three Different Series
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> <<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> <<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jarrod England at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642 Shayna Keller at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642 Kelby Krauss at Ta ... Continue reading
Team JEGS - Pre-race Notes NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals
Brainerd, August 9, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekendâs NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd on a high note after reaching the final round of Pro Stock at the most recent NHRA national event, the Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Jeg advanced to his 101st career final before losing to Allen Johnson. Fo ... Continue reading
Indy MotoGP Fans Can Bring Kids In Free, Print Ticket At Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2010: Indianapolis Motor Speedway fans and families have easier access than ever to the Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP event â the most prestigious motorcycle racing in the world â thanks to two new programs announced by IMS: print-at-home reserved seat and Race Day general admission ti ... Continue reading
Bentley - Exclusively For The Middle East
Bentley Motors has unveiled two unique Continental models, which have been engineered and designed exclusively for the Middle East market. These special edition cars have been created at Bentley's Crewe headquarters with both models offering a range of striking features specially commissioned for Arabic customers. ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB is please to announce the Jimny 40th Anniversary site is now live. The site shows the history of the Jimny series since its launch in 1970 with the LJ10 model. ... Continue reading
Britain's favourite car, the Ford Fiesta, has been declared best supermini by Business Car Manager, while the new Ford S-MAX has claimed the best people carrier award. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ousts Nissan to Become One of Top Five Most-Considered Brands
Latest Market Intelligence Data Shows Ford as Most-Considered New Auto Brand; Toyota Continues to Struggle IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch(TM) study, Korean automaker Hyundai has made its first foray into the top five most-considered auto b ... Continue reading
Honda Celebrates Type R At Silverstone
The celebration of the famous 'Red H' badge coincides with the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, featuring Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden in the Honda Racing Team. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Arrives In The Heart Of London
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, is pleased to announce the arrival of the Infiniti Centre Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End district. The new boutique is the second retail outlet to be opened in the British Isles during the last twelve months with distribution partner Rymco UK, after the re ... Continue reading
Suzuki: High Specification Sz5 Completes The Revised Sx4 Range: A Sport X-Over For All Seasons
Suzuki's SX4 is a distinctive five-door hatchback that blends the characteristics of sporty compacts exemplified by the Swift, with those of lightweight SUVs such as the Grand Vitara, to create an exciting small car alternative. ... Continue reading
Fuel Of Laughter: The Citroen Ds3 Ecomedy Tour Arrives In Edinburgh
After five cities, five nights and 530 miles on the road, the Citroen DS3 Ecomedy Tour arrived on Friday (06/08) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - with just over a third of a tank of fuel to spare. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Online 'Garage'
Hyundai Motor Company Australia is introducing a new online portal, <b>my Hyundai</b>, exclusively designed to provide its customers with a virtual 'garage' for their vehicle. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Guarantees Peace Of Mind
How many of us have run out of fuel, or absentmindedly locked our keys in the car at the worst possible moment? To put an end to such worries, and further improve its customer service, Hyundai Motor Company Australia has extended its existing Hyundai Roadside Assist Program to cover the entire model range from 1st Augu ... Continue reading
Collectors To 'Plate-Up' At Shannons Melbourne Sale
Collectors of rare, black and white numeric numbers have the perfect opportunity to 'plate-up' at Shannons Melbourne Classic Auction on Monday (August 16). ... Continue reading
Hyundai: Genesis Strategic Vision TQI Award
Following Hyundai's impressive win in the Canstar Blue survey, where Australians rated Hyundai the No.1 automotive brand for customer satisfaction, Hyundai has scored another win in a crucial North American quality survey. ... Continue reading
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010, FROM 10AM TO 5PM. FESTIVITIES INCLUDE CALIFORNIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, BARBECUES, VENDORS, CLASSIC CAR SHOW, AND MORE HARBOR CITY, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Five dealerships representing 14 brands of motorcycles have joined together to present the inaugural Hig ... Continue reading
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