Chinese Getting Over Half Of Iraqi Oil, U.S Taxpayers Pay To Protect OPEC Interests - Boone Pickens
Army: I don't like saying, "I told you so." But the United States spent $2.2 trillion and tragically lost more than 3,000 men and women fighting in Iraq, and now the Chinese are getting over half the Iraqi oil. On numerous trips to Washington, DC, I said that would happen, and now it has. Every day, 17 million barrels ... Continue reading
Road America News - Ferrari Club of America Returns to Road America for 50th Anniversary
This summer the Ferrari Club of America is returning to Elkhart Lake, Wis., and Road America to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special International Meet. From July 30 to August 4 the club will honor its heritage as the oldest recognized and, by magnitudes, the largest Ferrari club in the world with over 5,200 m ... Continue reading
Car News For Teens - Get Car Smarter Than Your Parents
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/topic.html?topic=66 MORE INFO Car News For Teens - Become Car Smarter Than Your Parents Find Your Perfect New Car Match App Teen Driver Hints For Serious Vehicle Buying Discussions Does your forecast call for a future without a brand new hottie, but rather a more practical sedan or cr ... Continue reading
-- Taoism gives us the concept of yin and yang: seemingly opposing forces that are actually interconnected, creating a whole greater than either part. Now Rolls-Royce Beverly Hills presents two Ghosts, appointed in the traditional colors of the yin-yang and conceived on opposite sides of the globe, to offer a Rolls-Roy ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 Gucci Edition Models Available For a Limited Time in North America
June 11, 2013 Auburn Hills, Mich; The Fiat 500 and 500c by Gucci Edition, the perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and style in a small car, brings two of Italy's most respected brands together for an encore. The new limited-edition 2013 Fiat 500 and 500c Gucci Edition models will return to America with a new d ... Continue reading
2013 Fiat 500 Turbo and 500e Reviews By Larry Nutson
Due´ Fiat 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo and 500e Reviews by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (FT013-150FH) The city-friendly Fiat 500, the Cinquecento, arrived on the scene here in the U.S. in the first half of 2011 with its 2-door coupe in Pop, Sport and Lounge trims. Then came the 500c Cabrio, an ... Continue reading
Bosch Presents Automated Driving Insights at AUVSI Driverless Car Summit
--Bosch: WHAT: Through the development of automated vehicles and other safety technologies, Bosch is working toward the goal of achieving accident-free driving. The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Driverless Car Summit will examine the road ahead for automated driving and discuss its roadm ... Continue reading
First Drive 2013 Peugeot 2008 Crossover By Henny Hemmes
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel RIBEAUVILLÃ, France. May 28, 2013. Peugeot has just launched its brand new 2008, a crossover that seats five. The moment is not ideal for the introduction of a new model, but that problem is not only Peugeotâs. Even though the French brand, part of the PSA ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Fleet Surpasses 700 Vehicles and Five Million Miles of Operation
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. , the leading global producer of all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has now produced over 700 of its all-electric Edison and Newton trucks, which have cumulatively generated over five million miles on the road. This is a significant milestone for the Comp ... Continue reading
Nissan Gives $150,000 To UTI Foundation For Technical Training Scholarships
Nissan's support of technical education through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation has provided grants to more than 100 students over the last five years. This year's $150,000 gift brings the auto company's total charitable giving to the UTI Foundation to $800,000. Through its donations, the company est ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive today announced that it has renewed its agreement with Kelley Blue Book for display of AutoCheck vehicle history reports in classified listings on www.kbb.com. Additionally, Experian Automotive has partnered with AutoTrader.com , enabling dealers to utilize AutoCheck reports when merchandising their ... Continue reading
Florida Natural Gas Association To Put On 3rd Biennial Summit
The Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) has officially opened registration for its 2013 Biennial Summit on Natural Gas, which will take place September 19-20 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The event will feature a wide range of keynote speakers, panelists and participants, including regulators, policym ... Continue reading
U.S. Energy Initiatives Obtains Patent Assignment Of Green Recycled Derived Biofuel (RDBF)
U.S. ENERGY INITIATIVES CORPORATION INC (OTCPink: USEI) is pleased to announce today that USEI has received a patent assignment of a proprietary biofuel patent entitled GREEN RECYCLED DERIVED BIOFUEL (RDBF). This patented fuel was designed for automotive, aviation and stationary electrical power applications and this f ... Continue reading
New Survey of Teens and Parents Reveals Driving Habits, Differing Perceptions
Survey commissioned by Ford shows parents and teens wrongly perceive the winter months to be the most deadly time for teens on the road 76 percent of teens and 83 percent of parents consider the dangers of distracted driving to be comparable to drunk driving, yet parents are 40 percent more likely to check their phones ... Continue reading
Successful Fiat 500 by Gucci Edition Returns to America
Successful Fiat 500 and 500c (Cabrio) by Gucci Edition back by customer demand Gucci Edition models available for a limited time in North America Arriving to FIAT studios in June with a starting price of $23,750 The Fiat 500 and 500c by Gucci Edition, the perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and style in a smal ... Continue reading
Garmin Announces RV 760LMT, a New Navigator Made for the RV Lifestyle
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the RV 760LMT, its first navigator created just for the RV lifestyle. The 7-inch GPS device is packed with signature Garmin navigation features as well as RV-friendly functions to guide RV drivers with confiden ... Continue reading
Average Fuel Economy for New Vehicle Transactions Still at Record Levels for 3rd Consecutive Month
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 11, 2013 SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 11, 2013 -- TrueCar, the automotive pricing information and analysis company that provides new car pricing à trends and forecasting, today announced that fuel economy numbers from May light vehicle auto sales indicate TrueMPGââ¢à remain ste ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Punks, Rattles And Rolls As Official Vehicle Of Vans Warped Tour For Sixth Straight Year
For the sixth year in a row, Kia Motors America (KMA) is touring the country as the "Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour" alongside some of today's most entertaining rock and indie bands. Concertgoers in 39 U.S. cities will be able to enjoy live music performances and visit the Kia Soul Lounge to participate in a ... Continue reading
WirelessCar has been honoured with 2 awards at Telematics Update Detroit
A jury of six telematics experts from across the industry selected WirelessCar as the Best Telematics Product or Service Launch in an Emerging Market (BRIC Region) and recognized Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar, who received the Telematics Leadership Award on Tuesday, June 4th. These awards were present ... Continue reading
Car Repair Costs In New Jersey Paid Most for Check Engine Repairs in 2012
When the dreaded check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, drivers in New Jersey now pay the most in the nation to have it diagnosed and repaired, at an average cost of $392.99, according to CarMD.com Corporation's analysis of more than 160,000 repairs made on vehicles with check engine light problems in 2012. I ... Continue reading
Allstate Roadside Services, one of the nation's leading providers of roadside assistance, is announcing its latest new business win -- General Motors Company, one of the world's largest and most recognized automaker. In 2009, Allstate Roadside Services was awarded the GM medium duty truck business. Beginning in May 201 ... Continue reading
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading
Global Advanced Metals (GAM) Becomes Member of AIAG
Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM), a leading and socially responsible producer of tantalum, has joined AIAG, a not-for-profit, member-supported organization that helps automotive companies operate at peak performance. GAM is one of the world's premier suppliers of conflict-free tantalum, which is an important materi ... Continue reading
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY)(Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the launch of Target Zero Defect," an industry solution experience providing an integr ... Continue reading
Nissan Introduces All-New Sunny to Vietnam
celebrates Opening of new manufacturing facility with Tan Chong Motor Group -Nissan, together with long-time partner Tan Chong Motor Group (TCM), today announced the debut of its globally best-selling sedan, Nissan Sunny, and the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. "The growth in Vietnam is promising an ... Continue reading
Field-users of Gas Turbine Engines from companies like GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Detroit Diesel are achieving improved starting reliability by replacing original equipment starters with an industrial turbine air starter featuring a unique, more reliable clutch design. TDI TurboStart's sprag clutch handles t ... Continue reading
New 1.5-litre dCi engine is greener, quieter and has more torque CO2 emissions drop to 109g/km while official economy rises to 67.3mpg On sale now with no price increase Lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque â these are just some of the benefits of the latest 1.5-litre dCi diesel eng ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Sport Sets Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record
The transformational on-road dynamics of the Range Rover Sport conquers one of the world's most unforgiving driving challenges. New hill climb record for production SUV set on 12.42-mile Colorado mountain's hill road. New record confirms the Range Rover Sport as Land Rover's fastest, most responsive and agile vehicle t ... Continue reading
'Top Ten Most Refinanced Vehicles' List Reveals Practical Ownership Choices by Below Prime Consumers
With auto refinancing on the rise, CarFinance.com today released data on the Top Ten Most Frequently Refinanced vehicles and makes by its customers, since 2012. The report reveals that below-prime car owners, focused on lowering their interest rates and/or monthly payments through refinancing, tend to own sensible and ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11, 2013 -- The automotive research group AutoPacific has for the third year in a row named the Jeep® Grand Cherokee Best-In-Class Mid-Size SUV in its 17th-annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). In addition, for the second time in the last three years, AutoPacific named the Chrysler Town ... Continue reading
56 MPG 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD is the Long-Distance Express Car of the Golf Range
GTD - these three letters say it all. They stand for "Gran Turismo Diesel" - the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a new Golf GTD. With 135 kW / 184 PS, up to 380 Nm torque, a combined fuel consumption of just 4.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km, this sporty and sharply designed GTD ... Continue reading
From July 2013, both the MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman will include new customisation options and clever details to enhance the distinctive profile of these two models. New sports options include the John Cooper Works Exterior Package, the John Cooper Works Interior Package and the John Cooper Works Chili Packag ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates Opening of New Showroom in St. Petersburg
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars St. Petersburg today celebrated the opening of its new showroom in the famous city. The dealership, located at the Astoria Hotel in the fashionable centre of one of the European cultural capitals, will be directed by Tatiana Fitzgerald who is also the Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars M ... Continue reading
Tail Lights Made by HELLA Impress with Their Innovative Light Profile in New Citroën C4 Picasso
For the first time, an optical system with mirrors has been used to infinitely reflect the light emitted by the two functions of LED brake light/LED lamp, creating a 3D effect ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class - As Individual as Its Customers
The desire for individual equipment detail is a fundamental feature of premium class and flagship Mercedes-Benz vehicles and has been part of S-Class history from the outset. The current range of Mercedes-Benz designo individualisation options enables customers to shape cars in accordance with their personal ideas and ... Continue reading
R-Link Available for Renault Mégane and Latitude
The integrated Renault R-Link multimedia tablet is now available for the Mégane range and Latitude, following on from its introduction on the New Renault Scénic and Scénic Xmod a few weeks ago. ... Continue reading
Plus X Award 2013: Opel Retains Title as Most Innovative Brand
Opel is a leader in the development of trendsetting cars and technologies - and the brand again emerged from the Plus X Award ceremony in Cologne yesterday evening as the "Most Innovative Brand" in the automotive product group. This means the automobile manufacturer has won the prestigious innovation prize for the thir ... Continue reading
The Audi A1 e-tron in "Electromobility Showcase" Projects
Audi and the A1 e-tron are participating in the German federal government's Electromobility Showcase initiative. To explore the potential of the new drive system, the brand with the four rings has deployed 80 cars in six separate projects. A specialist for urban centers, the electric-powered compact model also includes ... Continue reading
ContiTech Fluid Technology Opens New Plant in Serbia
After a construction period of just one year, ContiTech Fluid Technology has opened the new production site for hose lines in Subotica, northern Serbia. ... Continue reading
The Kaluga-based Volkswagen Group Rus Plant has Produced 600,000 Vehicles Since Opening
The Kaluga-based Volkswagen Group Rus plant celebrates two remarkable events at once: 600,000 vehicles have been manufactured by the plant since its opening, and the 400,000th vehicle has been made using full cycle production. ... Continue reading
Vigilant Solutions announces today that Sacramento County Sheriff's Department (SCSD) continues its successful license plate recognition (LPR) program with Vigilant Solutions' network of private LPR data and online investigative and analytic tools. Vigilant's private LPR data is harvested from a number of sources and m ... Continue reading
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