First Euro NCAP Advanced Rewards Ten Car Safety Technologies - VIDEO STORY
PARIS - October 14, 2010: Euro NCAP Advanced is a Euro NCAP initiative in response to the rapid development of new technologies available when buying cars. By rewarding advanced technologies, Euro NCAP is now providing an incentive to car manufacturers to accelerate the standard fitment of important safety equipment. T ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Lets Consumers Test Drive Volt Electric Car - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - October 14, 2010: In anticipation of the official launch this November, Chevrolet is offering drivers a sneak-peek at what the Volt is all about. Volt Unplugged, a 12 city coast-to-coast tour, gives consumers a chance to kick the tires, grip the steering wheel and take the extended-range electric vehicle for ... Continue reading
Five Hidden Costs To Consider Before Buying A Car
HARTFORD, Conn.--Consumers looking to buy a new car shouldnââ¬â¢t get stuck on the sticker as there is more than the price on the window to consider in terms of total cost. âThe true cost of ownership is more about Distance, Repairs, Insurance, Value and Extras than it is about the sticker price.â ... Continue reading
TaxSlayer Signs Sponsorship Deal With JR Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, October 14, 2010: TaxSlayer, a tax preparation service that completes millions of tax returns each year for its customers, has agreed to a sponsorship deal with JR Motorsportsâ NASCAR Nationwide Series program for 2011. TaxSlayer, based in Evans, Ga., will have its familiar red-and-black branding on J ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Teams Look To Continue Winning Ways in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 14, 2010: When the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series stars make their final stop of 2010 in the Midwest, the goal is still the same. Win. Thatâs the only option for Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz in their quest to capture the 2010 title. That journey contin ... Continue reading
JEGS team goes North and South in search of titles
DELAWARE, Oct. 13, 2010: This weekend, JEGS Mail Order drivers John and T.J. Coughlin will be in action at a pair of dragstrips several hundred miles apart as they continue to pursue NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Series titles. Armed with his JEGS.com Top Dragster and JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt Comp Eliminator entry, John will head s ... Continue reading
World Challenge Teams Test Pirelli P Zero Racing Slick at High Plains Raceway
TOPEKA, October 13, 2010: On October 6, 10 World Challenge teams were invited to High Plains Raceway in Colorado to begin testing of the new Pirelli P Zero Racing Slick, the official tire of World Challenge starting in 2011. World Challenge and Pirelli recently signed a five-year partnership. Teams and drivers, represe ... Continue reading
GT RACER - The Algarve Special
<b>âJohn Galt Films Shoots Historic Festival at Portugalâs Portimão Grand Prix Circuit - Financed by fansâ</b> NEW YORK CITY, October 13, 2010: John Galt Films announces the production of a new GT RACER episode: The Algarve Special to be shot in Portugal on October 14th-17th 2010. GT RACER, the specta ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show - 23 Years and Rolling Strong
LAGUNA BEACH, October 13, 2010: Ronald Reaganâs second term coming to a close; Kirk Gibsonâs dramatic World Series home run; Notre Dame won its last college football national championship and the giants of auto racing ruled the day - Rick Mears wins the Indianapolis 500; Bobby Allison wins Daytona; Joe Amato ... Continue reading
Ninth Annual Festival To Feature Alfa Romeo And Jaguar Exhibits
Hilton Head Island Concours dâElegance & Motoring Festival Set to Celebrate Significant Automotive Anniversaries HILTON HEAD ISLAND, October 13, 2010: The Hilton Head Island Concours dâElegance & Motoring Festival, one of the nationâs signature automobile events, will include exhibits to celebrate both t ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius: From Curio To Icon
At first glance, there was little about the first generation Toyota Prius that suggested it could be the start of a global phenomenon, a quirkily designed saloon that proved to be the pathfinder for game-changing engine technology. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Debuts With More Power, Capability And Technology
The all-new Ford Ranger makes its worldwide debut today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney as the latest addition to a wave of global vehicles being introduced by Ford. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America, Inc. Selects Guidepoint to Supply Vehicle Tracking and Recovery System
PR Newswire MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 13 MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- GuidePoint Systems today announced it has been selected to supply its GPS-based vehicle tracking and recovery solution to Nissan® dealerships nationwide. The Madison Heights, Mich.-based telematics supplier said it will supply the all-new ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gregory M. Scott, executive vice president and general counsel of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement criticizing the decision announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency to appr ... Continue reading
NACS Cautions Retailers Concerning EPA's Decision to Authorize E15
PR Newswire ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 13 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Retailers should exercise extreme caution when considering whether to sell E15 (gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol) following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision today to authorize the use of E15 in vehicl ... Continue reading
Toyota Gives Youngsters A Dream Opportunity
Young people in the UK have the chance to show off their artistic skills and design their own vehicle of the future in the 2010 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. ... Continue reading
Wheego Electric Cars to Debut Full-Speed LiFe at Los Angeles Auto Show
Media Contact: Susan Nicholson, VP- PR and Corporate Communications Wheego Electric Cars Cell 404-285-8988 susan@wheego.net WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS TO DEBUT FULL-SPEED LiFe AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW ATLANTA (October 13, 2010) - WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, a U.S. manufacturer of all-electric cars, today announced it will unveil t ... Continue reading
PR Newswire SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 14 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 14 -- Experian Automotive today announced the findings from its quarterly analysis of the automotive industry, entitled Drive market share gains: an exclusive look into recent automotive market trends . According to the report, new vehicle registrations reach ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI and GRAZ, Austria, October 14, 2010 -- At the Austria Tec Week within the scope of Expo Shanghai 2010, AVL presents an electric vehicle with a fuel cell range extender. The substantial advantage of the AVL Fuel Cell Commuter (AVL FCC) is its continuous availability due to the significantly reduced charging tim ... Continue reading
Land Rover Launches Animated Marketing Campaign For Freelander 2
Land Rover is today launching a new global marketing campaign for the 2011 Freelander 2, featuring an animated character named 'Clay Mason'. The campaign will premier a 30 second film online from today and air on TV in the UK from January 2011. ... Continue reading
OnStar Extends Chevy Volt Owners Connected Customer Experience
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 13 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- MyVolt.com Allows Owners to Take Charge with 24/7 Access to their Vehicle OnStar Technology Readies Chevrolet Volt for Smart Grid Connectivity MyVolt.com, a new website that will give Chevrolet Volt owners the ability to remotely access operational information specific t ... Continue reading
ECOtality Introduces Blink DC Fast Charger, The Fastest, Intuitive EV Charging Station Available
DETROIT--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today unveiled the newest addition to the Blink Network product line of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, the Blink DC Fast Charger. The DC Fast Charger delivers the fastest EV charging rate currently available and is ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Create a Pilot Network of Blink DC Fast Charging Stations
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that BP Products North America Inc., a partner in The EV Project, will install ECOtalityââ¬â¢s Blink electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast Chargers at 45 BP and ARCO locations. Blink DC Fast Chargers ... Continue reading
BMW Crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer Of The Year At Green Fleet Awards 2010
As recognition of the class-leading position BMW Group vehicles command, courtesy of EfficientDynamics technologies, the marque has once again scooped the top prize at the Green Fleet Awards to be crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year. ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches New Ecological Plastic
Toyota has developed a new Ecological Plastic that is ready for extensive use in its forthcoming models. Tougher, harder wearing and more shrink resistant than previous bio-plastics, it is the first in the world to be made using bio-PET, which includes a raw material derived from sugar cane. ... Continue reading
New Nissan Micra Maximizes Australian Small Car Choice And Value
The all-new Nissan Micra makes its local market debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. ... Continue reading
Sneak Peak At The All-New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee In Australia
The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has just made its local testing debut, being put through its paces several months ahead of the much anticipated Australian launch. ... Continue reading
Nissan To Debut Topline 550 Nm V6 Diesel Navara And Pathfinder Models.
Stumps across Australia will quiver at the news of the impending arrival of Nissan's new generation V6 turbo-diesel engine, to be fitted to new exclusive top-of-the-range Navara ST-X 550 and Pathfinder Ti 550 models. ... Continue reading
Iconic Audi TT Sprints Further Ahead
Audis iconic TT Coupe and Roadster range has been further enhanced with a range of technical, design and equipment upgrades that ensure Audis thoroughbred sports car continues to stand above its competitors. ... Continue reading
All-New Nissan Patrol Fearures All terrain Technology For 21st Century
With its fresh new styling, superior packaging, powerful but efficient V8 engine, clever off-road technologies and higher levels of luxury and comfort than ever before, the all-new Nissan Patrol resets the class benchmark. ... Continue reading
Holden: EFIJY Takes On The World At Motorclassica
Holden's stunning 21st century hot rod concept - EFIJY - has been chosen to headline a collection of the world's most beautiful cars in Melbourne later this month. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Commitment In America Continues
Growth of premium segment expected; Production confirmed to increase by 50% to 240,000 units; Company has invested US$ one billion between 2008 and 2010; New BMW X3 sets new U.S. benchmark for built-to-order manufacturing Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... Continue reading
Shannons Plate-Up At Motorclassica
Number plate collectors and investors will be out in force at the Shannons Collectors' Auction at Motorclassica on Sunday 24 October, when 28 black and white Victorian Heritage plates go under the hammer almost 100 years after they were first issued. ... Continue reading
AUTO CENTRAL - October 9, 2010: On Friday, October 15th, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is staging their biennial National AFV Day Odyssey event at select college and training centers across America. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to discover how the ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- The new 3.7-liter V6 engine in the 2011 Ford F-150 is projected to deliver best-in-class 23 mpg highway, pending final EPA certification The new 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 is projected to deliver best-in-class 21 mpg highway, pending final EPA certification No ot ... Continue reading
Putting Stock Back In Stock Car Racing and ... Racing Without Gasoline
Putting Stock Back In Stock Car Racing. And---Racing Without Gasoline. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago, Illinois October 13, 2010; An invitation mentioning stock car racing conjures up images of Daytona Beach and the famed 500 or perhaps Talladega Raceway, Bristol Motor Speedway o ... Continue reading
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