The Children's Center Announces Parisian Theme For 2013 AutoGlow
The Children's Center's AutoGlow is set for Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ford Field, following the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. Ford Motor Company returns as the Presenting Sponsor of AutoGlow, building upon more than 80 years of support for The Children's Center. The Children's Center raised ... Continue reading
Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today announced the completion of its new Southfield customer center, marked by the addition of a Faurecia sign atop the Travelers Tower 1 building on Evergreen Road near Interstate 696 in Southfield, Mich. The center will house more than 200 employees, including ... Continue reading
Alcantara Featured On New Cars Launched At Paris Auto Show
Alcantara's state-of-the-art upholstery styles and materials were featured on interiors of new cars unveiled at the 2012 edition of the Paris Auto Show. Alcantara material was selected for a variety of Maserati, Peugeot, Porsche and Lamborghini car lines, highlighting Alcantara's ability to embrace an infinite range of ... Continue reading
Washington Gas Awarded for its Energy-Efficient Transportation Fleet
Washington Gas has been awarded the highest level of achievement in the CLEANFleet Certification (CFC) program, a national program developed by the Coalition for Green Fleet Management to certify private and public fleet operations as energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Washington Gas received a Tier 5 ce ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport CUV Makeover - By Thom Cannell
Hyundai's 2013 Santa Fe Sport is completely new and I believe can go toe to toe with its many rivals⦠By Thom Cannell Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel 45 million Americans say they are on a diet to shed weight and build muscle. One âloserâ is Hyundaiâs 2013 Santa Fe Sport CUV. Itâs been to the ... Continue reading
EcoDual and W. W. Williams Announce Distribution Agreement
EcoDual, LLC, a leading provider of diesel to natural gas dual fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks and The W. W. Williams Company, one of the nation's largest industrial distribution, repair and service companies, have announced an arrangement under which W.W. Williams will serve as a master di ... Continue reading
EPA's Clean Diesel Funding Announcement Applauded By Diesel Technology Forum
Successful Clean Air Program Has Reduced Emissions in School Buses, Commercial Trucks and Construction Equipment in All 50 States The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement today that it was awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects is another important step in reducing emissions primarily through th ... Continue reading
PA Governor Proclaims Oct. 14-20 as Teen Driver Safety Week
Governor Tom Corbett today proclaimed Oct. 14-20 as Teen Driver Safety Week, noting two significant pieces of legislation that he signed into law in the past year aimed at increasing safety for teens. Corbett's proclamation coincides with the safety week's national observance. ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review By: Larry Nutson
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel ) The Turbo boosted Veloster had been announced at last Januaryâs North American International Auto Show in Detroit and it hit the market earlier this year. After my drive in the 2012 model 138HP Veloster back in late winter ... Continue reading
Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco Branded Fuels Announce Winner of Gas for Life
Phillips 66, 76, and Conoco gas station chains announced today that Maria Brown from Glendale, Calif. won gas for life by filling up with TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline at a 76 gas station this summer. Brown participated, along with 240,000 other people, in the Gas for Life promotion from the Phillips 66 Company--which ra ... Continue reading
AAA: Teens Driving Teens - A Deadly Mix
Risky behaviors among 16- and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes increased when teen passengers were present, according to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Motor vehicle crashes ranks as the leading cause of death for teens. AAA is calling for greater parental involvement and stron ... Continue reading
Automotive Recyclers Association Joins NHTSA in Warning Vehicle Owners About Counterfeit Air Bags
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) today announced its support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) efforts to warn consumers about those who would promote the sale and use of counterfeit air bags. ARA has long cautioned the automotive repair industry community and consumers about the ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Announce Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report third quarter 2012 financial results on Friday, October 26, to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ... Continue reading
The Los Angeles Auto Show today entered a new era of connectivity with the launch of its new website, redesigned from the ground-up with the increasingly mobile consumer in mind. Integrating the very latest platforms and functions available on today's smartphones and tablets, the new mobile-optimized site is a direct r ... Continue reading
Maxion Wheels Receives Volvo's Quality Through Excellence Award
Maxion Wheels ("Maxion" or the "Company") announced that its Konigswinter, Germany facility achieved the Volvo Quality Through Excellence Award ("VQE Award"). An award ceremony will follow. In a communication to the Company, Volvo said achievement of VQE Award status signifies Konigswinter is among the best manufacturi ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive today announced that BMW of North America has named it as a provider of vehicle history reports for its BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) and MINI NEXT programs. With AutoCheck vehicle history reports, BMW and MINI dealerships are able to assist consumers in understanding a vehicle's complete history, c ... Continue reading
BMW Financial Services announces the release of The Ultimate Drive for Facebook, a community app that enables drivers to find exceptional driving roads and share favorite routes of their own with others. ... Continue reading
New BILSTEIN LOWER IT RIGHT Website!
BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers is excited to announce the launch of their new LOWER IT RIGHT website, detailing their most dynamic set of products for lowering vehicles for optimum performance. This new site emphasizes the extreme engineering behind BILSTEIN products for lowering a vehicle the right way from a quality and sa ... Continue reading
SAE International Seminars Delves into Business Role of Integrated Vehicle Health Management
Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) is an end-to-end capability that transforms system data into operational support information. This information has the ability to optimize vehicle maintenance actions, enhance vehicle safety and reliability, and extend product life. Already changing aerospace vehicle design a ... Continue reading
Wood Burning Pickup Truck and Solar Powered Car Will Highlight Go Green Self Reliance Festival
A wood gas burning pickup truck will be on display at the Go Green Self Reliance Festival October 20 and 21 in Thayer, Missouri. "The wood gas powered pickup owned by Wayne Keith was a big hit last October," said Mike Slack, organizer for the weekend event. The Go Green Festival is held in April and October of each yea ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Series Releases Testing And Technical Guidance For 2013
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10, 2012: INDYCAR announced today that testing for IZOD IndyCar Series manufacturers and teams will be reduced from 2012 rules. Limits affect all manufacturer and team off-season, preseason and in-season private testing through the 2013 season finale at Auto Club Speedway. "In the interest of continu ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Newman Race Preview Charlotte
KANNAPOLIS, Oct. 10, 2012: It could be argued that thereâs no track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit Ryan Newman is better at getting around than Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. It was at the 1.5-mile track, largely considered to be the home track for many of NASCARâs teams, where Newman first made a ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Track Improvement Efforts Offer More Passing Opportunities At Belle Isle
Detroit, Oct. 10, 2012: Not only are sections of the Raceway at Belle Isle being repaired, but the circuit for the 2013 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is being modified to enhance the competition, event organizers said today. The course will be extended one-quarter mile entering the right-hand Turn 3 to 2.346 ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - POWRi Racing Signs Multi-year Contract To Promote Angell Park Speedway
MILLSTADT, Oct. 10, 2012: POWRi Racing has signed a multi-year agreement to become the promoter at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., starting with the 2013 season. The historic one-third mile clay oval owned by the Sun Prairie Fire Department will feature the Badger Midget Auto Racing Series. POWRiâs Luca ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.05 per share on the company's outstanding Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend as was paid in each of the first three quarters of 2012. The fourth-quarter dividend is payable on Dec. ... Continue reading
U.S. Continues to Rely on Dana for Military Vehicle Drivetrain Components
Dana Holding Corporation announced today that the company's Spicer Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) is specified on all three of the vehicles that were recently selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for the Army and Marine Corps Joint Light Vehicle Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. The JLTV program entered into ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Continues to Reign as North America's Most Congested City
TomTom today announces the results of its latest Congestion Index measuring traffic congestion in North American cities between April and June 2012. The latest Congestion Index, covering 26 cities, confirms that Los Angeles remains the most congested city in North America. ... Continue reading
Small Business Users Receive Free Servicing And Extended Warranty Cover On Nissan LCV Range
Nissan has launched a range of added value aftersales and finance offers on its NV200, Primastar, NV400 and Cabstar range that will help drive down operating costs for small business users until the end of December 2012. ... Continue reading
Three In A Row For Volkswagen As Thatcham Names Most Secure Cars
Volkswagen has claimed the award for selling the most-secure cars for the third year in a row, having won not only a number of category titles, but also the top accolade for the best car manufacturer at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Fleet Wins Top Gong At UTV Business Eye Awards
Vauxhall has been named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at Northern Ireland's UTV Business Eye Awards 2012. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Owners Can Book Servicing Online
Vauxhall drivers can now take the easy route to car maintenance, thanks to Vauxhall's new quick and easy online booking service - with prices starting at £99. ... Continue reading
Smaller Price, Bigger Value: Micra Now Available From £7,995
Nissan has made its Micra supermini range even better value for money by bringing the price down to a city car-rivalling £7,995. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Helps Disabled Service Ski Team Hit The Slopes This Winter
Ford is supporting disabled Service skiers for the fourth consecutive year, by providing a new Transit minibus, that enables them to compete in international winter sports events. ... Continue reading
Attitude Magazine's Culture Award Powered By The Renault Twizy
Renault is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Culture Award at the inaugural Attitude Magazine Awards. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Raises The Bar With BS25999
Vauxhall Motors recently added the highly coveted BS25999 certification to its portfolio. ... Continue reading
Honda Signs MoU For Market Introduction Of Fuel Cell Vehicles
Honda has today, along with Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with organisations from the Nordic Countries, to support the market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. ... Continue reading
Eclectic Collection Under the Hammer this Sunday
One of the most varied and eclectic array of memorabilia, bric-a-brac and garagenalia that Shannons has ever handled is going under the hammer in Melbourne from 1.00pm this Sunday (October 14). ... Continue reading
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