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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

New Car Review: Road impressions - Cadillac Seville STS

New Car Review: Road impressions - Cadillac Seville STS

GM has decided that it was time 're-invade' Europe, this time with the Cadillac Seville. Will they succeed? Is it sufficiently international? Is it a viable alternative to the 7 series BMW or the S class Mercedes? This is what I have been trying to figure out over the past few days whilst driving the Seville STS with i ... Continue reading

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum For 2011, the F-150 has been completely updated under the hood with an array of new engines designed to deliver class-leading technology that boosts fuel economy, performance and capability. ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Explorer comes to British Columbia for the First Time - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Ford Explorer comes to British Columbia for the First Time - VIDEO ENHANCED

Following the 2011 Ford Explorer unveiling in Toronto, the all-new Explorer is making its way to Vancouver for a one-day stop. On Thursday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Explorer will be on display at Library Square. It will be filled with non-perishable items to be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Soc ... Continue reading

BS IV version of Tavera by next year: GM

BS IV version of Tavera by next year: GM

CHENNAI: General Motors India would roll out its BS IV version of Sports Utility vehicle Tavera in the country by next year, a top company official said. "We concluded the agreement last week and now have partnered with International Cars and Motors Ltd (ICML) to roll out the BS IV version of Tavera", General Motors In ... Continue reading

Hyundai: Genesis Strategic Vision TQI Award

Hyundai: Genesis Strategic Vision TQI Award

SYDNEY – Aug 10, 2010: 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. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) announced results of their 2010 Tota ... Continue reading

14 Motorcycle Brands and 5 Giant Dealership Parties Highlight Highway 1 Block Party on Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City

14 Motorcycle Brands and 5 Giant Dealership Parties Highlight Highway 1 Block Party on Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City

ARBOR CITY, CA - August 10, 2010: Five dealerships representing 14 brands of motorcycles have joined together to present the inaugural Highway 1 Block Party on Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City, California, on Saturday, August 21 from 10am to 5pm. The participating dealers, all within several blocks of each other on ... Continue reading

Hyundai Guarantees Peace Of Mind

Hyundai Guarantees Peace Of Mind

SYDNEY – Aug 10, 2010: 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 enti ... Continue reading

Toyota Official Statement On NHTSA Preliminary Investigations

Toyota Official Statement On NHTSA Preliminary Investigations

Torrence CA August 11, 2011; Yesterday, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told members of Congress that preliminary investigations have not identified any new safety defects in Toyota products, other than sticking gas pedals or pedal entrapment. Below is Toyota's official s ... Continue reading

2011 JAGUAR XKR175 DEBUTS IN U.S.; JAGUAR XKR 75 MAKES DEBUT AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

2011 JAGUAR XKR175 DEBUTS IN U.S.; JAGUAR XKR 75 MAKES DEBUT AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

• XKR175 and XKR 75 celebrate Jaguar's 75th anniversary • Only 175 units of the XKR175 will be built for the U.S. (with 15 units built for Canada) • Only 75 units of the XKR 75 will be produced for Europe • Higher performance than standard XKR - a top speed of 174mph MAHWAH, N.J., June 24, 2010 - Tw ... Continue reading

Jaguar 75 Year Anniversary Celebrated at Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend

Jaguar 75 Year Anniversary Celebrated at Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend

-- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to be culmination of year's worth of 75 Years of Looking Forward commemoration -- Historic reunion of Jaguar XKSS sports cars to take place -- Special Jaguar XJ Design Concept to be shown MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 11 -- Jaguar Cars is celebrating its 75th year anniversary at the Pebble Beac ... Continue reading

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Review/Preview

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Review/Preview

2011 Volkswagen Jetta The world press launch of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was a long, multi-wave affair recently concluded in San Francisco, California. Since I was scheduled for one of the later waves, curiosity got the best of me and I read some early online reports on the car. Something to the effect of "Volkswagen ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup

2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup

The 3.7-liter V6 powering the 2011 Ford F-150 delivers an estimated 300 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. Click here to download related images. The powertrain lineup for the 2011 Ford F-150 features four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s, and a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost™ 3.5-lite ... Continue reading

Saab Seeking Importer for Mexican and Other South American Markets

Saab Seeking Importer for Mexican and Other South American Markets

TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Aug. 11 -- Saab Automobile is seeking to appoint an importer to supply the Mexican, Brazilian, and Argentine markets as it continues to move forward as an independent car manufacturer. With the newly-launched Saab 9-5 sedan spearheading the biggest new product offensive in the company's history - i ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-150 Transmissions Offer Smoother Shifting and Better Fuel Economy

2011 Ford F-150 Transmissions Offer Smoother Shifting and Better Fuel Economy

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 – A familiar transmission – with several improvements – will manage the power produced by the all-new engine lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150. The diverse group of engines, which ranges from a 3.7-liter V6 with advanced valvetrain timing to a 6.2-liter V8, will be mated to the ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered With 6.2-Liter Engine

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered With 6.2-Liter Engine

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 combines the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling line of trucks with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson A new 6.2-liter V8 engine is now standard, making it the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever offered. The engine, ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE

- Bold New Urban Sport Cross Starts at Under $19,000 USD MSRP - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan JUKE sport cross - including a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of just $18,960 USD. The all-new JUKE goes on sale in Octobe ... Continue reading

VW May Add Small Car or SUV to U.S. Plant

VW May Add Small Car or SUV to U.S. Plant

Washington DC August 11, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee, in addition to the mid-sized sedan that goes into production there next year. According to Autoweek, Volkswagen is considering options for the plant's second product even befo ... Continue reading

Initial U.S. Tests Find No Toyota Flaw in Electronics

Initial U.S. Tests Find No Toyota Flaw in Electronics

Washington DC August 11, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the government’s investigation into complaints of sudden acceleration of Toyota vehicles has found no evidence of flawed electronics in 58 of the vehicles that crashed, federal regulators said Tuesday. An examination of the crashes also found only o ... Continue reading

Thunderhill Raceway Schedule Of Events - FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 & 14, 2010

Thunderhill Raceway Schedule Of Events - FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 & 14, 2010

* Friday, August 13—4:00 p.m.–Dark—Open Practice—Tech Opens—Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage access throughout the weekend—without having to wait for gate to open at 11:00A on Saturday. (Sorry, no refunds will be given on prepai ... Continue reading

V1 Entertainment Films Casting Advertisers to Star in NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"

V1 Entertainment Films Casting Advertisers to Star in NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"

Mooresville, August 10, 2010: Fast drivers, cool cars, beautiful women and loads of prominent sponsors are integral to the appeal of NASCAR. That’s why, to maintain authenticity, V1 Entertainment Films is auditioning advertiser/sponsors to star in its new NASCAR-themed television series, “The Ride.” Accl ... Continue reading

NASCAR Appeals Panel Statement

NASCAR Appeals Panel Statement

Daytona, August 10, 2010: Today, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of Gary Showalter, Crew Chief for the Key Motorsports #40 NASCAR Nationwide Series car. The penalty concerned Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book: “Actions detrimental to stock car racing.”; Section 1 ... Continue reading

Look At Who's Truckin At TrackChic!

Look At Who's Truckin At TrackChic!

Atlanta, August 10, 2010: Track Chic, the social club for female motorsport fans, (www.trackchic.com) celebrates three female drivers who left their mark on history July 23rd competing together in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series as this month’s Women behind the Wheels. The veteran of the three racers, Jen ... Continue reading

Drivers Testing At Infineon Raceway

Drivers Testing At Infineon Raceway

Sonoma, August 10, 2010: Testing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course worked out well for nine IZOD IndyCar Series drivers. They all landed in the top 10 of the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance. Fourteen will test Aug. 13 at Infineon Raceway in preparation for the Aug. 22 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma - ... Continue reading

Commemorative Casino Chip For September NASCAR Races First In Limited Edition Series

Commemorative Casino Chip For September NASCAR Races First In Limited Edition Series

DOVER, August 10, 2010: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, in conjunction with sister company Dover Motorsports, will release the inaugural, limited edition Monster Mile® commemorative casino chip for the upcoming Sept. 24-26, 2010, NASCAR race weekend at Dover International Speedway®. The $5 commemorative chip is the f ... Continue reading

Kia Motors (UK) Limited Response to ASA Adjudication

Kia Motors (UK) Limited Response to ASA Adjudication

Kia Motors (UK) Limited wishes to respond to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) adjudication case number A10-116778/JN. The adjudication, arising from two complaints - including one from an extended warranty provider - concerned some of Kia's recent print and on-air advertisements for its seven year warranty. ... Continue reading

ING Car Lease Appoints Auto Windscreens Glass Repair And Replacement Provider

ING Car Lease Appoints Auto Windscreens Glass Repair And Replacement Provider

Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services company, has secured a major fleet contract win with ING Car Lease, a subsidiary of ING Lease Holding (part of the ING Group). ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz: International Business Gives Big Boost To Fuso Sales

Mercedes-Benz: International Business Gives Big Boost To Fuso Sales

MFTBC increased sales by 39.9 percent in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period of last year. The commercial vehicle manufacturer, which is part of Daimler Trucks, sold a total of 61,569 trucks and buses, of which 50,117 vehicles were sold outside the company's home market of Japan. International sales impr ... Continue reading

Volvo: Safety Beyond Stars - 40 Years Of Researching Real-World Accidents

Volvo: Safety Beyond Stars - 40 Years Of Researching Real-World Accidents

For 40 years, Volvo Car Corporation's Accident Research Team has studied, documented and analysed over 40,000 traffic accidents involving Volvo cars in the real traffic environment. The knowledge gained has helped develop many of the new and innovative safety systems Volvo has launched over the years. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Design Director To Make Vantage Gt4 Racing Debut

Aston Martin Design Director To Make Vantage Gt4 Racing Debut

Aston Martin's Design Director, Marek Reichman is to embark on his maiden race in a Vantage GT4 competing in the Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain at Oulton Park on Saturday 21 August. ... Continue reading

Startsaving, Stop Burning With Vauxhall's New Low-Co2 Corsavan

Startsaving, Stop Burning With Vauxhall's New Low-Co2 Corsavan

On sale now, the new Corsavan ecoFLEX is the first Vauxhall commercial vehicle to feature Start/Stop technology, enabling the new Euro 5-compliant 1.3 CDTi (75PS) models to achieve 70.6mpg - a near 8mpg, or more than 12 per cent improvement - on the combined cycle over the previous Euro 4 model. ... Continue reading

What Consumers Need to Know About Charging Their Plug-In Electric Vehicles - COMPLETE AUDIO

What Consumers Need to Know About Charging Their Plug-In Electric Vehicles - COMPLETE AUDIO

WASHINGTON, DC - August 11, 2010: The Electric Drive Transportation Association held their second of a series of live Internet media briefings designed to help educate the general public, as well as industry members Charging 101: What consumers need to know about charging their plug-in electric vehicles at home, work o ... Continue reading

Nissan 370z Contract Hire: It's The Business

Nissan 370z Contract Hire: It's The Business

Business users can now inject some excitement into their company transport with a superbly priced Contract Hire deal designed exclusively for them. Intended to broaden the appeal of Nissan's wild-child sports model to the business community, the Contract Hire deal offers the mighty V6-powered 370Z from only £370 + V ... Continue reading

VACC Calls For Funding To Provide An Automotive Industry Image Make Over

VACC Calls For Funding To Provide An Automotive Industry Image Make Over

VACC claims that the Retail, Service and Repair (RS&R) sector of the Automotive Industry needs Federal Government assistance to revitalize the sector. ... Continue reading

Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ford recently launched ALL IN – a new corporate advertising campaign targeted toward the African American community The campaign features print, radio and digital executions, including a series of web videos highlighting some of the African American executives behind the walls of Ford The new ad campaign will allo ... Continue reading

Peugeot Australia Continues Support To The White Lions Of Mogo Zoo

Peugeot Australia Continues Support To The White Lions Of Mogo Zoo

It was friday september 29 2006 when Peugeot Australia announced their commitment to support the first white lions ever born in Australia at Mogo Zoo on the south coast of New South Wales. And today we are pleased to announce that the commitment continues. ... Continue reading

Honda To Reduce Energy Use In Vehicle Manufacture

Honda To Reduce Energy Use In Vehicle Manufacture

Responding to increasing demand for its motor vehicles, Honda Motor Co. will build two new plants in Japan. ... Continue reading

Audi Centre Parramatta Is Officially Opened

Audi Centre Parramatta Is Officially Opened

The new Audi Centre Parramatta terminal facility has celebrated its official opening on Church Street, Parramatta. ... Continue reading

Honda To Develop Plug-In Hybrid

Honda To Develop Plug-In Hybrid

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO, Mr. Takanobu Ito, has announced that Honda will add a plug-in hybrid vehicle to its range in the Japanese and U.S. markets in 2012. ... Continue reading

2011 Mazda2 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Mazda2 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 MAZDA2 - ZOOM ZOOM? Considerable Zest – Not Much Zoom By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Chief Here in the US we don’t have much appreciation for what’s known as “B-Segment” cars, or subcompacts. Think of the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Scion TC, Chevy Aveo and now the new Fo ... Continue reading

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