BMW of North America Announces January 2010 Price Adjustment
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â December 11, 2009⦠BMW of North America, LLC today announced a minor base price increase of 0.4 percent for BMW vehicles sold in the U.S. effective January 1, 2010. Additionally, the Destination & Handling charge increases by $50 to $875 on the same date. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6, BMW Acti ... Continue reading
The Spanish Inquisition Rises Up to Kill Israeli Students' Chances in Solar Technology Competition
Just when I thought it was safe to back to Spain By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Spain is a beautiful country; in fact it may be the biggest surprise of Western Europe. Itâs exciting; itâs serene; itâs majestic; itâs low key; itâs old-time quaint; itâs super modern. Grea ... Continue reading
United States Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Kentucky Speedway Litigation
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11 -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has affirmed the lower court's ruling in which it dismissed, in its entirety, the civil antitrust action broug ... Continue reading
Can the US Produce Vehicles to Compete in the World Market and Satisfy Home Markets?
The Dichotomy of Political Courage VS Personal Choice By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This week the think tank and business intelligence company CSM brought itâs annual predictions to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. There was nothing as earthshaking as last yearâ ... Continue reading
SCCA Pro Racing Announces Formation of Pro Spec Racer Ford and Pro Formula Enterprises Series
TOPEKA, Dec. 11, 2009: SCCA Pro Racing has announced the formation of a five-event Pro Series for SCCAâs Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes. Recognizing the need to give drivers in the popular Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes an affordable venue to compete at the professional level, SCC ... Continue reading
A Few Glitches for Electric Cars
According to CNNMoney.com, if you're looking forward to parking a brand-new electric car in your garage soon, be prepared to spend some money getting that garage in shape. Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt ideally use special "quick chargers" that have to be hardwired directly into high-power lines. ... Continue reading
Electric Car Company, Inc. Finalizes Agreement with Electric Vehicle Performance Conversions, LLC.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Electric Car Company, Inc. (OTCBB:ELCR), a vehicle conversion Company that specializes in electric conversions and manufacturing for the Livery and Fleet Markets, today announces that it has finalized the Agreement with Electric Vehicle Performance Conversions, LLC. (EVPC) of West Palm Beach, Florida. ... Continue reading
Today at MINI's Oxford plant, forty electric MINI E cars were handed over to their test drivers, who are all members of the public. This marks the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods which will evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car. The findings will ... Continue reading
Lee to Tackle Italian Formula 3 in 2010
SYOSSET, December 10, 2009: Following an excellent two-day test at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France, American Matt Lee announced today that he will compete in the Italian Formula 3 series in 2010. The 20-year-old from Syosset, N.Y. will attempt to become the first American to ever win this championship, whic ... Continue reading
Exhibitors, Participants, Officials Thrilled With Inaugural International Motorsports Industry Show
INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 11, 2009: By all accounts, the inaugural International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) was a rousing success. The two-day IMIS trade show, which took place Dec. 2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, offered individuals and companies from all facets of the racing business the ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS December 10, 2009: RaceFanRadio.com and GoRacingTV.com are teaming up for live video coverage of the 22nd Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show starting today thru Saturday in Orlando, Florida. For the third straight year, live content will originate from the MOPAR Stage next to the food court wher ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Global Sales Increase Over 53 Per Cent in November
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales, and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for November 2009 have recorded a total of 152,826 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 53.2 per ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Ford Taurus '2010 Best Redesigned Vehicle'
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Commend 2010 Ford Taurus' Modern Interior, Performance IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11 -- The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces the 2010 Ford Taurus has been named 2010 Best Redesigned Vehicle. The kbb.co ... Continue reading
Ford's CEO Mulally and GM's Whitacre Chat
DETROIT Detroit 11, 2009; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Alan Mulally said in a CNBC interview on Thursday that he had talked this week with General Motors Co (GM.UL) Chairman and Chief Executive Ed Whitacre. Mulally, who Ford hired away from Boeing Co three years ago, did ... Continue reading
New Volvos Awarded To Winners Of Volvo Cars' Twilight Saga "What Drives Edward" Contest
The winners of the Volvo Cars' 'What Drives Edward' online challenge, which was launched in conjunction with the cinema release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon, have been announced. ... Continue reading
First customers will receive the keys to their new Astras today as Vauxhall celebrates the retail launch of what's set to be the best-selling British-built car in the UK. ... Continue reading
Alfa 8C Spider: Most Beautiful Car Of The Year
Just in case there was ever any doubt, Alfa Romeo's stunning Alfa 8C Spider supercar has been officially named as the Most Beautiful Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine ... Continue reading
Sporting BMW 3 Series Now with Diesel Power
With the overriding success of BMW diesel power plants, BMW is set to expand the range even further, introducing the first ever diesel powered 3 Series Coupe, Convertible and Touring to the Australian market. ... Continue reading
Performance and Efficiency Dominates New BMW 1 Series Range
In its commitment to achieve greater fuel efficiency and to reduce emissions, whilst maintaining superior dynamics and performance, BMW is pleased to announce the arrival of multiple class leading 1 Series models. ... Continue reading
Skoda Scoops Two Top Gear UK Awards with Superb and Yeti
Skoda is delighted to receive not one but two BBC Top Gear Magazine Awards - for the class-leading Superb and its Yeti. ... Continue reading
Dodge Targets Road Racing Enthusiasts With 2010 SRT10 Viper ACR-X
Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street-legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut mid-2010. ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the State Government of New South Wales in Australia have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. ... Continue reading
BMW Embarks on Large-Scale Model Offensive
As possibly BMW's largest-ever model offensive in Australia, December marks the introduction of ten new models across the 1 and 3 Series range ... Continue reading
PSE and City of Bellevue Welcome Nissan LEAF Debut
BELLEVUE, Wash.--The future of transportation parked at Bellevue Square this morning, just like thousands of other cars and trucks do daily â the difference is that the future is quieter, cleaner and boasts zero tailpipe emissions. Puget Sound Energy and the City of Bellevue hosted the east King County debut of th ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Additional $175 Million Order to Supply 400 M-ATVs
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today it has received an additional $175 million order from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to deliver 400 MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV). To date, Oshkosh has received six awards valued at $3.3 billion to del ... Continue reading
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