The Sprint Unlimited, Daytona 500 Qualifying Signal Opening of 2013 Season
Speedweeks Features Racing Events For Competitors At All Levels DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2013) â A jam-packed Speedweeks featuring racing for everything NASCAR kicks off the 2013 season this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Ten days of high-speed activity begin Friday with practice for Saturday nigh ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - Tesla Skips Chicago Show Amid $$ Crunch
By Mac Gordon Editor at Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago February 13, 2013; Tesla Motors' make-or-break crusade to weather the auto show season and avoid a U.S. Bankruptcy Court came to the crisis stage during the Chicago show in early February. Despite Federal Department of Energy loans of $465 million a ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
KENOSHA, Wis.--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.38 per share payable March 11, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 28, 2013. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. About Snap-on Snap-o ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - NADA Tackles Hot Dealer Issues
By Mac GordonEditor at Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Orlando Feb 12, 2013; Every ten years or so, NADA forgoes the charms of Las Vegas and San Francisco to hold its annual convention and Exposition in one of the Sunshine State's star resort towns, Orlando. Vegas and SF do not seem the appropriate locations to ... Continue reading
Hertz Survey Reveals That 1 in 3 Men Rent Items To Fool Their Dates
Fast cars and fancy clothes top the list of hired or borrowed items to impress prospective partners The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general car use brand, has revealed that British men are feeling the pressure after almost one third (31%) admitted to trying to pass off hired or borrowed items as their own j ... Continue reading
Ford ranks among 50 Most Innovative Companies Fast Company's annual Most Innovative Companies issue has named Ford Motor Company -- the only full-line automaker -- to its list. The awards honor leading businesses including Nike, Apple, Amazon, Google and Target and rising newcomers Square, Fab and Tumblr. ... Continue reading
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced its partnership with City Park, a premier parking management company in Northern California. CarCharging and City Park inaugurate their partnership with the availability of EV c ... Continue reading
CarGurus Study Identifies Most Affordable and Most Expensive Cities for Used Car Shopping
CarGurus, the nation's fastest growing car shopping website, today released a study identifying the most affordable and most expensive U.S. cities in which to buy a used car. Topping the list of deal-friendly destinations is Miami, FL, followed by Cleveland, OH, Rochester, NY and Detroit, MI. Jackson, MS, was found to ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica - Natural Gas Vehicles Can Achieve President Obama's Goal of Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 13, 2013 -- In this evening's State of the Union address, President Obama recognized yet again the impact that America's huge natural gas supply is having on our country. The President said "We produce more natural gas than ever before' and "the natural gas boom has led to ... greater energy i ... Continue reading
AIAG Adds 3 US Ports to Its Membership Ranks
Three U.S. ports that account for more than half of the country's import and export of finished vehicles have joined AIAG to leverage the not-for-profit organization's expertise in developing ideas and solutions for an efficient automotive industry supply chain, AIAG announced today. The Port of Baltimore in Maryland, ... Continue reading
DLI Unveils the Latest in its Line of Rugged Vehicle Mount Computers
DLI, a leading manufacturer of rugged tablets, in-vehicle computers, and mobile POS devices today announced the release of the DLI 9300 Vehicle Mount Computer. A fifth-generation vehicle mount computer, the DLI 9300 VMC is built to operate in the harshest of industrial environments. The 8.4" industrial-rated resistive ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $2.2 million
Eighteen area charities tonight shared in more than $2 million raised by the 2013 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys to new vehicles. The black-tie benefit, which is held the evening before the auto show opens its 10-day public run, raised $2,216,000, boos ... Continue reading
Brian Wynne, President of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), today issued the following statement in response to President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address: "Last night President Obama reinforced the imperative of achieving energy security by ending our nation's crippling dependence on petrole ... Continue reading
Why Diesel Fuel Costs More Than Gasoline - 2013 NACS Retail Fuels Report
2013 NACS Retail Fuels Report Why Diesel Costs More Than Gasoline Posted: February 1, 2013 Page ContentDiesel fuel had traditionally been less expensive than gasoline, since it was easier to refine from crude oil. However, beginning in 2004, retail diesel fuel prices have consistently been higher than retail gasoline p ... Continue reading
EPA Gives Retailers Options To Eliminate E15 Confusion
PICKERINGTON, Ohio February 13, 2013; NAC Online</a> reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidelines to help ensure that motorcyclists and others donât inadvertently use E15 fuel. The blend is only approved for use in 2001-and-newer passenger vehicles, but not motorcycles, al ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Most Improved in J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study
Ram Truck brand improves 30 percent from last year's study, now ranks 9th in industry Industry average improves 5 percent The Ram Truck brand is the most improved brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS). The Ram Truck brand moved up 20 positions in the brand rankings compare ... Continue reading
New Statewide Effort to Teach High Schoolers Dangers of Distracted Driving Kicking Off
Inaugural "End Distracted Driving" presentation is February 15 at the Church Farm School in Exton EXTON, With approximately 11,000 daily accidents due to distracted driving -- and an untold number of "near misses" as drivers narrowly evade calamity -- the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) is partnering with Th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata Ranked Most Dependable Midsize Car By J.D. Power and Associates
Hyundai's Sonata received the distinct honor of most dependable midsize car by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Sonata ranked highest in its class, beating out leading competitors. The Sonata offers striking fluidic d ... Continue reading
Friedman-Swift Associates: Auto Dealership Loyalty Gains Momentum
Nearly two-thirds -- 62 percent -- of new car buyers visit only the dealership they buy from and no other, according to research released today by Friedman-Swift Associates, an automotive marketing research firm. "Not only do 62 percent of new car buyers not shop at any other dealership, but 66 percent of new car custo ... Continue reading
Kraig Kinser Ready for the 2013 Season
2013 Season By Kraig Kinser Racing PR Bloomington, Ind.--Feb. 13, 2013-- Kraig Kinser and his team used 2012 as a learning year, as they brought the family-owned No. 11K back on the road with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. Along the way, the third-generation driver picked up four wins en route to a solid s ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18 Seats Can Be Reserved for Labor Day Weekend with 25 Percent Down HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 13, 2013) â In an SMI Fans First initiative, fans who wish to attend the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway can reserve their seats ... Continue reading
GM Announces Chief Accounting Officer Transition
General Motors Co. today announced that Nick Cyprus, vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, has elected to retire after a 36-year career effective July 15. Thomas S. Timko will replace Cyprus effective March 18. ... Continue reading
Volvo Group invests in DriveCam
Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary to the Volvo Group, today announced that Volvo has made a strategic investment in DriveCam. The two companies have joined forces with the objective of delivering innovative safety-centric solutions to the global commercial vehicle industry. ... Continue reading
30,000-Mile GE FlexEfficiency Truck Tour Winds up in New York City Region
After covering more than 30,000 miles, GE's FlexEfficiency* Truck Tour, showcasing the power generation technology of tomorrow, will make its 27th and final stop Wednesday, Feb. 13 in Weehawken, N.J., across the Hudson River from New York City. ... Continue reading
The long-term dependability of three-year-old models has improved year-over-year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) released today. The study, now in its 24th year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles ... Continue reading
Amazon Cloud Player -- Now in Your Car
starting today, Amazon Cloud Player is available in Ford SYNC Applink-equipped vehicles. Ford owners can now wirelessly connect the Amazon MP3 app on their Android smartphone to the SYNC connectivity system to access and enjoy their entire Cloud Player music library in their car using simple voice commands or the audio ... Continue reading
2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WRAP-UP
By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson The Auto Channelâs intrepid auto show coverage team The Chicago Auto Show claims the distinction of being the oldest new car show (this is the 105th), and the largest in square footage and numbers of attendees. We certainly canât dispute either. We enjoy covering ... Continue reading
Rugged-Looking Cross up! Ready for Geneva Show Debut
Volkswagen is expanding its range of striking Cross models with the Cross up!, which will go on sale in Europe from late summer. It will join the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and CrossTouran models, which have been a big success in Europe. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Teams With Storm Model Management In Nationwide Talent Search #IAMSTORM
Hyundai has partnered with Storm Model Management in an innovative new talent competition and web series #IAMSTORM ... Continue reading
Accessory Packs Boost Value Of Hard-Working Isuzu D-Max Pick-Up
The Isuzu D-Max Eiger pick-up, available from £18,499 (CVOTR), can now be specified with fully-fitted 'Work' or 'Work Plus' accessory packs, each saving buyers hundreds of pounds on the cost of the individual constituent parts. ... Continue reading
Spark EV: Chevrolet's Electric Star At Geneva Motor Show
Following the global reveal of the Spark Electric Vehicle in Los Angeles last year, Chevrolet's all-new battery-powered mini car will be presented to a European audience for the first time at this year's Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
The New Seat Leon SC: An Icon Of Dynamic Design
The Leon SC - Sports Coupe - is a striking three-door hatchback that is the perfect embodiment of the SEAT design language ... Continue reading
Subaru All-Wheel Drive Now On Sale At Perkins Subaru In Great Dunmow
Subarus range of reliable and surefooted All-Wheel Drive vehicles is now available to motorists across Essex following the appointment of Perkins Subaru as a main dealer for the highly respected Japanese brand in Great Dunmow. ... Continue reading
The McLaren P1: The Inside View
The McLaren P1 has a clear goal: to be the best driver's car in the world on road and track. ... Continue reading
John White to succeed Anke Koeckler as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Australia
Volkswagen AG has announced John White as Volkswagen Group Australia's Managing Director, effective April 1st. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors records 13.9% global sales growth in January
Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for January 2013, recording a total of 211,088 units sold. ... Continue reading
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