Aston Martin Design Director To Make Vantage Gt4 Racing Debut
GAYDON, UNITED KINGDOM â Aug 11, 2010: 11 August 2010. Aston Martinâs 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. Marek, who is a keen motorsport enthusiast and regular compe ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Aug. 12 -- Larger vehicles helped lead the recovery at many auto makers in the last quarter as many new-car buyers continued shifting back to trucks and SUVs in the face of stabilizing gas prices. That trend looks to continue as the in-market car shoppers on AutoTrader.com increasingly looked at trucks, SUVs a ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Announces New 'Outdoorsman' Model
LA PORTE, Ind., Aug. 12 -- -- New Ram Outdoorsman designed for hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters -- Features standard trailer-towing upgrades, interior and exterior lighting enhancements, all-terrain tires, and rugged exterior appearance -- Mopar adds "RamBox Holster" fishing rod and gun rack accessory for RamBox ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Armada and Titan
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 12 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan Armada full-size SUV and 2011 Nissan Titan full-size pickup. Both vehicles are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANBADGELOGO ) (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
The Future of Electric Aircraft: Electric Powered Sikorsky Helicopter
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx It can only fly for 15 minutes but it is a breakthrough all the same. Improved batteries have finally made a manned electric helicopter a reality. It follows rapidly on announcements of all electric fixed wing aircraft from Germany (PC-Aero), France (EADS), Italy (SkySpark), China ... Continue reading
Audi Certified Pre-Owned Sales Posted Record July Results to Further the Audi Momentum Story
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 12 -- -- Sales of Audi Certified Pre-Owned vehicles topped July 2008 record -- The July 2010 results increased 9.7% from year-earlier sales -- Audi residual values firming up on pre-owned vehicle market The story of Audi momentum in the U.S. market doesn't live only with the brand's consistently stro ... Continue reading
Eaton Electric Vehicle Charging Station to Support Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour
BURLINGTON, Ontario--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will support Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canadaââ¬â¢s Clean Across Canada tour with a quick charging station and other critical Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) product support. The clean energy initiativ ... Continue reading
SRG Global Receives Top Honors From Ford Motor Company
Tier One supplier's Ripley Plant recognized for industry-leading, quality achievements RIPLEY, Tenn., Aug. 12 -- SRG Global Inc. (www.srgglobalinc.com), one of the world's leading providers of advanced high value coatings on plastics for the automotive, commercial trucking and household appliance industries, today anno ... Continue reading
GM Second Quarter 2010 Results Show Sustained Progress
GM achieves second consecutive quarter of profitability and positive cash flow Net income of $1.3 billion and EPS of $2.55, free cash flow of $2.8 billion DETROIT, Aug. 12 -- General Motors Company today announced its second quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $33.2 billion and net income attributable to common ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata to Offer Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System as Option in Korea
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, announced today that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be offered as an option on the front seats of the all-new and completely redesigned 2011 Hyu ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on the Armoured Vehicle Survivability Market on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 4:00pm BST LONDON, Aug. 12 -- To date, the vehicle survivability market was largely driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East; however the gradual drawdown of these military operations is resultin ... Continue reading
Bright Automotive Hires Tesla, Chrysler Veteran Mike Donoughe as Chief Operating Officer
Donoughe Brings More than 28 Years Experience in Executive Roles in the Auto Industry ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 12 -- Bright Automotive today announced the hiring of Mike Donoughe to serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Donoughe brings strong leadership and more than 28 years of automotive experience with exe ... Continue reading
'Infiniti Performance Line(TM)' Launches With Dramatic New 348-Horsepower IPL G Coupe
- G Coupe Derivative is First in a New Line of Vehicles Crafted for High Performance - PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Infiniti today announced its rumored specialty-performance vehicle collection, the Infiniti Performance Line(TM). The first production vehicle from this group, the 348-horsepower 2011 Infiniti Perform ... Continue reading
GM Announces CEO Succession Process
Dan Akerson to Become CEO, Whitacre Remains Chairman DETROIT, Aug. 12 -- General Motors today said that Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. will step down as chief executive officer on September 1, 2010, and as chairman of the board by the end of the year, having successfully led the company's return to profitability after the mos ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review
2010 Mazda RX-8 Engine: 1.3-liter rotary Horsepower/Torque: 232 hp/159 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.2 x 69.7 x 52.8 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo volume: 7.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe No cat is completely domesticated. Not even your tabby, and most certainly not a Jaguar XKR. Especially at wide open throttle. Press the right buttons -- twist the JaguarDrive Selector⢠rotary shifter to "S" and set the "Dynamic Mode" switch -- then put r ... Continue reading
LOUDON, August 12, 2010: With anticipated crowds exceeding the Super Bowl, Final Four, NBA Finals, World Series games, and even the Stanley Cup Playoffs , New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host the three the biggest sporting events in New England during its 2011 racing season. For the 15th consecutive season, the "Magi ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing: Continuing the Gold Standard At the Knoxville Nationals
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2010: In most forums of competition, there is a signature event that outweighs all others. Competitors can say all the right things about it being just another event, but everyone knows better. Whether itâs the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, Daytona 500 or Indianapolis 500, the atmosph ... Continue reading
Grand Am: Koni And AST Will Offer Competitors Choice Of Shock Absorbers
DAYTONA BEACH, Aug. 12, 2010: Competitors in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge will have their choice of two high-performance shock absorber suppliers starting in 2011, as KONI Shock Absorbers of Hebron, Ky., and AST Suspension - USA of Plano, Texas, will be co-suppliers for the series. It marks the be ... Continue reading
Edwards Looks To Become Third Driver To Hit 50-win Mark For Roush Fenway
CONCORD, Aug. 12, 2010: Roush Fenway driver Carl Edwards, who will turn 31 Sunday, is closing in on another NASCAR milestone. Edwardsâ next NASCAR victory will be the 50th of his decorated career. With his next trip to victory lane, Edwards will become one of just 13 drivers to accomplish the feat of 50 in the mod ... Continue reading
Power Takes Advantage of Kentucky Test Sessions
SPARTA, Ky. â IZOD IndyCar Series championship leader Will Power dogged a thunderstorm but was able to turn Kentucky Speedway test laps today with circuit mates Marco Andretti, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Ed Carpenter to prepare for the closing four-race, oval-track stretch of the season that will include the âKentu ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Feeling Road Course Savvy Steering Back To New Jersey
MILLVILLE, August 12, 2010: ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver Patrick Sheltra will tell you up front that he is no road course specialist but he will tell you that when he visits New Jersey Motorsports (NJMP), the site of the 13th event on the 2010 schedule, itâs one of the challenges ... Continue reading
Ambrose Looks Forward To Michigan
BROOKLYN, August 12, 2010: Marcos Ambrose arrives in the Irish Hills with his No. 47 Little Debbie Toyota team to conquer the two-mile D-shaped oval of Michigan International Speedway (MIS) where he finished 15th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in June. Ambrose is fresh off posting his strongest performance of the ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Released From The Hospital
CONCORD, August 12, 2010: Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, was released from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., yesterday. âI would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and concern I have received the past two weeks,â Roush said. âOur teams ... Continue reading
Bodine Brings Experience To Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, Aug. 11, 2010: It is no secret that track time at Darlington Raceway is an invaluable asset for a driver preparing to take on the toughest track on the NASCAR circuit. It is also no secret that this weekendâs NASCAR Camping World Truck Series field comes into Darlington with relatively little experienc ... Continue reading
Satisfy The Late-night Party Fix At Budweiser Acceleration ONE NIGHT STAND
<b>New hospitality option at MIS is FREE</b> BROOKLYN, August 11, 2010: Michigan International Speedway just launched a new fan hospitality option that finally satisfies the late-night, NASCAR fan searching for the ultimate party. And the best part? Itâs free. Oh, and if you like to party with NASCAR driver Kasey ... Continue reading
TONY STEWART - Onward and Upward
KANNAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2010: When the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last visited Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn in June, Tony Stewart was coming off a third-place finish at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway and hoping that his first top-five result since coming home second at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in March was a sign ... Continue reading
Packwood Solo Provides Final Test Before National Championship
PACKWOOD, August 11, 2010: The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour held the final test of the season prior to the 2010 Tire Rack Solo National Championships this past weekend, where 248 competitors challenged the course at the Packwood (Wash.) National Tour. The Packwood stop is annually one of the most picturesque e ... Continue reading
Red Bull Racing - Jay Frye And Kasey Kahne Teleconference - August 11, 2010
Kasey, tell us how this opportunity came about. How much of it did you have a say or did Rick (Hendrick) tell you this is what you are going to do? Kasey Kahne: "I am looking forward to working with Red Bull and all the guys there. From the start Rick told me that we were going to work together and figure out what team ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches at the 63rd IAA In Hanover In 2010
The new developments for Mercedes-Benz buses and coaches will focus on enhancing environmental friendliness, efficiency, and passenger safety. ... Continue reading
Seat Offers September Buyers Its Good Stuff
Seat is ensuring new car buyers searching for the best deal this September need look no further than the Spanish marque's showrooms as it unveils an array of tempting deals, including great offers on its special edition Ibiza Good Stuff model. ... Continue reading
Ford Powershift Availability Tripled
Ford's slick-shifting and efficient PowerShift transmission is now available on six different Ford models. ... Continue reading
Iveco Broadens Its Low Carbon Expertise With Ecodaily Electric Launch
Iveco has launched its EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab in the UK and Ireland, combining all the robustness, productivity and flexibility of its popular light commercial vehicle range into a model producing zero tailpipe emissions. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen? New Exhibition And 'Beetle Meet' At Reme Museum Of Technology
The official unveiling of the 'The Major and the Beetle' exhibition and new permanent exhibit, is celebrated with a historic Volkswagen car show and a 'meet up' for Volkswagen enthusiasts, all dedicated to the memory of Major Ivan Hirst, REME ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Back The Bid
Jaguar Land Rover has signed up as an 'Official Supporter' of England's 2018 Football World Cup bid. The agreement sees two iconic British brands, Jaguar and Land Rover, provide vehicles to help England's bid to host the World Cup. ... Continue reading
3000hp Vauxhall Set To Wow Crowds At Bank Holiday Power Fest
The world's fastest Vauxhall will make a star appearance at the VXR Power Festival, to be held at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire this Bank Holiday, August 28-29. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Crowns Best UK Technicians
Jaguar Land Rover has rewarded the top technicians from each brand with the titles of Technicians of the Year and a surprise holiday following the grand final of the Jaguar Land Rover Academy's annual skills competition. ... Continue reading
Citroen Berlingo: The Van Of Choice For FPS And Its Nationwide Delivery Service
FPS, UK's most successful automotive aftermarket parts distribution business, is now completing delivery of its 2010 order for 163 Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 625 LX vans. When delivery of this major order is complete, Citroen Berlingos will form the bulk of the 260 strong FPS van fleet. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul On '2010 Top 10 Back-To-School Cars' List By Kelley Blue Book's KBB.Com
The 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle was named in the '2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars' list for the second year in a row by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, a leading provider of new car and used car information in the US. The highly customisable vehicle was praised for its modern styling, generous interior space and ... Continue reading
Sales Launch For The SLS AMG GT3: Ready For Take-Off
The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 is now available to order. The gullwing model for the racetrack is being delivered on time for the coming motorsport season, starting in February 2011 with a sales price is 334,000(net) / 397,460 (incl. 19% VAT). ... Continue reading
Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle's gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics. This month General Motors is celebrating an important milestone in achieving better fuel economy, the 30th anniversary of the world's l ... Continue reading
CERRITOS, Calif.--SoCal Penske announced the acquisition of S & J Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmissions located in the Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, California. Operating minutes away from major freeways in Los Angeles and Orange County, Penske Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison are located in the Cerritos A ... Continue reading
Historic Groundbreaking of First New High-Speed Rail Station in United States
SAN FRANCISCO--Today Federal, State and local officials joined together with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and their honored guests to officially break ground on the Transbay Transit Center ââ¬âthe northern terminus for the California High Speed Rail system and a multi-modal facility that will ... Continue reading
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