Kevin Harvick Inc. Names Crew Chief and Number for Third Truck Series Program
KERNERSVILLE, January 10, 2011: Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today that NASCAR veteran Chris Carrier will lead the organization's third Truck Series team as crew chief in 2011. The addition to the KHI stable, which will carry the No. 8, will be driven full time by Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet Jr. Carrier, who h ... Continue reading
Thunderhill Raceway Expands Its Operations With NasKart Racing Experience.
t KYLE, January 10, 2011: The season opener for stock car racing at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is only a couple of months away (March 5), and the future of this racing venue looks promising. Mary Ann Naumann, Thunderhill Racewayâs Owner and Promoter, has been looking at ways to expand the operations at this 3/ ... Continue reading
Chad Hackenbracht Flocks To Daytona Test With Same Attitude; New Mission
DAYTONA BEACH, January 10, 2011: As the 2011 racing season draws near, the thought of the first green flag of the season can make a heartbeat jump. And while most race car drivers are nestling in with their teams and focusing on their objectives for the new year, rising sensation Chad Hackenbracht has been nose-deep in ... Continue reading
Ron Green Joins True Speed Communication
CHARLOTTE, Jan. 10, 2011: Veteran motorsports PR executive Ron Green has joined True Speed Communication in the role of vice president, where heâll assist with new business development and strategic planning from the companyâs Indianapolis office. Green, who has more than 23 years of experience which includes ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Approved for Australian Roads
SYDNEY--The Tesla Roadster, the worldââ¬â¢s only electric supercar, is officially hitting the streets in Australia. Tesla Motors, its California-based maker, announced that the Roadster is now approved for Australian roads and available for purchase. The hand-built, carbon fiber Roadster is the only car that ... Continue reading
IBM Study: Electric Cars Stir Interest But Face Obstacles
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 -- Many automobile industry executives believe that sales of traditional vehicles will peak before 2020 and are looking to electric-only vehicles (EVs) as one of the next hot products, but they will first have to address stringent consumer requirements about EV pe ... Continue reading
How to Save Gas with Start/Stop Technology
How much fuel is wasted at red lights? Or while you're trapped in gridlock during your daily commute? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates Americans waste about 3 billion gallons of fuel each year stuck in traffic, which amounts to billions upon billions of consumer dollars. How can we s ... Continue reading
Bright Future for Biodiesel Gains Focus at NAIAS
Automakers Back Biodiesel, Americaâs First Commercially Available âAdvanced Biofuelâ DETROIT, Mich., January 10, 2011 â The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has long been known as THE event of the year for the latest vehicle technologies and innovations, setting the pace and ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Senior Leadership Changes In Americas Region
Franklin, TN January 11, 2011; Nissan Americas today announced senior leadership appointments in Nissan Latin America & the Caribbean and Corporate Communications for Nissan Americas. All changes are effective April 1. Kenneth Ramirez has been named director, Nissan Latin America & the Caribbean and Paula Angelo is app ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Celebrates Ten Years and Announces the 2012 Design Theme
First introduced at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Michelin Challenge Design program now celebrates its tenth year. The program has seen dramatic growth in its first decade and will celebrate this milestone by returning to the Auto Show with an exhibit displaying various forms of design in ... Continue reading
POET Cellulosic "Ethanol Powers" National Tour
Cross-country trip U.S. teaching about the environment, renewable fuel SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Jan. 11, 2011; POET cellulosic ethanol is powering a cross country road trip of the non-profit EcoTrek Foundation to showcase renewable fuels and educate the public about environmental issues. The EcoTrek âBest of America Tou ... Continue reading
ZF Technology Develops 9-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars - COMPLETE VIDEO
ZF has developed the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for vehicles equipped with a transversely mounted engine. It will be built in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Greenville, South Carolina. "Already a leader in technically advanced, fuel-saving multi-speed transmissions for rear-drive ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
Teslas Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Teslas revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading
Ener1 Achieves Milestone with Volvo's C30 Electric Vehicle
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars. Â During the North American International Auto Show here, Volvo President and CEO ... Continue reading
Skoda UK Celebrates New Year With Record-Breaking 2010
It's a very happy new year for Skoda UK following news of the company's most successful ever year in 2010. ... Continue reading
UK Show Debut For New Nissan Gt- R At Autosport International Show
Sports car fans heading for the PistonHeads Performance Car show, held within the Autosport International event, in Birmingham this month are set for a feast of Nissan horsepower. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America yesterday announced that its new, cutting-edge Veloster three-door coupe would join its popular Sonata sedan as the first vehicles in its lineup to come standard-equipped later this year with a broad package of telematics services provided by ATX Group (ATX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Revolutionizes the Coupe with the All-New (WOW!)Veloster at The 2011 Detroit Auto Show
Hyundai introduced its cutting-edge Veloster three-door oupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundaiââ¬â¢s Blue Link telematics system, Pandora internet radio ... Continue reading
One Lucky Suzuki Winner "Benefits" From A Brand New Swift
In a recent competition run at The Clothes Show Live by Suzuki GB, one lucky winner has become the proud owner of a unique All New Swift in association with the cosmetic brand "Benefit". The lucky winner was presented with the car just in time for Christmas at Suzuki GB's Head Office in Milton Keynes by Senior Director ... Continue reading
100th Year of Chevrolet Begins at 2011 North American International Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - January 11, 2011: Over 200 million Chevrolets have been sold since the brand was founded, and today one Chevy is sold every 8 seconds around the world. Founded in Detroit in November 1911, by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, the Chevys quickly earned a reputation for perform ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'International Truck of the Year' by ICOTY Jury
Presented during the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit during a presentation sponsored by Bridgestone Tire, the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV has been honored with the "International Truck of the Year" award by Road & Travel Magazine. Â Launched in summer 2010 as part of Kia Motors America ... Continue reading
Strong Residual Values for New Mazda5 1.6 Diesel
Customer deliveries of the new seven-seat Mazda5 1.6 diesel start in January 2011 and the model has among the best residual values in the compact multi-activity vehicle segment. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Delivers Strong Global Sales Performance In 2010
The UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles is today celebrating a strong global sales performance for 2010 with retail sales up 19 per cent collectively thanks to strong market performances from the UK, United States and China. Jaguar Land Rover sales were up for every quarter versus 2009 thanks to new mo ... Continue reading
Peugeot: Kidd Steps up to Continue the Feel Good Factor at Peugeot Dealers
Chris Kidd, Managing Director of Gateway Motor Company, Crewe, has been appointed National Chairman of Peugeot UK's Dealer Council. Kidd, who takes the reins from David Manchester of Charters Motor Group after six years in the role, has been Chairman of the Council's northern region for four years. ... Continue reading
Ford Holds Its First Dealer Tech Conference
Ford dealers attended the company's first UK technology conference, showcasing and explaining industry trends and the latest features in Ford vehicles. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Sells More Than 7 Million Vehicles For First Time
the Volkswagen Group significantly improved on prior-year vehicle deliveries, handing over more than seven million units for the first time in a twelve-month period. ... Continue reading
General Motors' premium European brand Opel is set to enter the Australian market in 2012. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Expands Its Lead In The Premium Automotive Segment
The BMW Group ended 2010 with its-second best sales result of all time. Sales of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles rose 13.6% last year to reach a total of 1,461,166 vehicles (prev. yr. 1.286 million). The company therefore strengthened its position as the leading provider of premium vehicles. The growth cour ... Continue reading
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