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Rank All SUV's By MPG

Rank All SUV's By MPG

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HORCH 853 AND SCARAB WIN THE 19th ANNUAL AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

HORCH 853 AND SCARAB WIN THE 19th ANNUAL AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

Jacksonville, FL (March 11, 2014) – A 1937 Horch 853 and 1958 Scarab won the Best In Show honors on Sunday, March 9, at the 19th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, which attracted approximately 29,000 spectators throughout the weekend. The Horch 853, owned by Bob and Anne Brockinton Lee of Sparks, Neva ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Designs for Pothole Perseverance

Chevrolet Designs for Pothole Perseverance

“ Spring hasn’t arrived, but the potholes have. While no one plans to hit them, they are inevitable and in many cases unavoidable. More than an uncomfortable nuisance, they can damage tires, wheels and suspension components. Chevrolet helps combat the effects of potholes by taking them head-on, testing vehicles s ... Continue reading

BYD Labor Issues Resolved by California Labor Commission, Minimum Wage Dispute Dropped, Technical Fines Reduced by Two-Thirds

BYD Labor Issues Resolved by California Labor Commission, Minimum Wage Dispute Dropped, Technical Fines Reduced by Two-Thirds

BYD is pleased that the decision by the Labor Commissioner Hearing Officer resulted in a reduction by almost two thirds - from $99,245 to $37,803 - in the fines assessed against BYD for good faith technical errors (such as allowing several workers one 20 minute break so they could have breakfast together rather than tw ... Continue reading

Ford Fund Announces $1 Million William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship

Ford Fund Announces $1 Million William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship

Scholarship commemorates the design legacy of William Clay Ford, former chairman of Ford Motor Company’s design committee Ford Fund commits $50,000 per year during the next 20 years, giving five automotive design students each $10,000 per year Mr. Ford oversaw design of the iconic Lincoln Continental Mark II, cons ... Continue reading

Toyota, Disney Collaboration Celebrates All-New Toyota Highlander and All-New "Muppets Most Wanted" Film, In Theaters March 21, 2014

Toyota, Disney Collaboration Celebrates All-New Toyota Highlander and All-New "Muppets Most Wanted" Film, In Theaters March 21, 2014

The Muppets gang is in for a wild ride when they join forces with Toyota this year, blending Toyota's exciting 'Let's Go Places' spirit with Muppets mayhem. The collaboration celebrates the upcoming Toyota Highlander launch and the Muppets' all-new big-screen adventure "Muppets Most Wanted," in theaters March 21, 2014. ... Continue reading

A Film About Motorcyclists Who Ride With Their Dogs

A Film About Motorcyclists Who Ride With Their Dogs

The latest project by veteran indie filmmakers Eric Ristau and Geneva Liimatta is an upbeat documentary that also focuses on a worthwhile cause. OK, the subject matter is a little bit out of the ordinary – but who cares? ... Continue reading

Both the 2014 Ford Fusion and 2014 Ford Focus ST will cruise the high seas this weekend as part of Ford's involvement in the 2014 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage

Both the 2014 Ford Fusion and 2014 Ford Focus ST will cruise the high seas this weekend as part of Ford's involvement in the 2014 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage

All aboard! This weekend the 2014 Ford Fusion and 2014 Ford Focus ST will go further, cruising the high seas of the Caribbean Islands in the spirit of educational attainment. As part of Ford's relationship with the Tom Joyner Foundation, Fusion and Focus ST will set sail for eight days and seven nights as part of the 2 ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Corvette Team Receives the 2014 Golden Gear Award

Chevrolet Corvette Team Receives the 2014 Golden Gear Award

At its Annual Gala, the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) presented the Golden Gear Award to the team responsible for the development of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The award was accepted on the team's behalf by Stacy Summers, District Sales Manager for Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., for ... Continue reading

Goodyear Reveals Larger, Faster Airship; Launches Nationwide Contest to Choose its Name

Goodyear Reveals Larger, Faster Airship; Launches Nationwide Contest to Choose its Name

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today unveiled an all-new, state-of-the-art version of its world-famous icon, the Goodyear Blimp. The new airship is larger, faster, and more maneuverable and builds on the company’s legacy as the world’s leading builder and operator of airships. The new blimp was introduced ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Asks the World, 'What Do You #PlayFor?'

Chevrolet Asks the World, 'What Do You #PlayFor?'

Global campaign to celebrate play and inspire the worldwide football community Brand to rebuild pitches in developing regions around the world and provide nearly indestructible footballs from One World Futbol Project Manchester United legends to work with coaches and children in places where play is needed most As part ... Continue reading

SmartWitness has unveiled its new vehicle journey recorder

SmartWitness has unveiled its new vehicle journey recorder

SmartWitness has unveiled its new vehicle journey recorder that it says is the most advanced and powerful in the world. The new KP1 provides instant notification with videos of incidents in less than 60 seconds after a collision. It will allow insurance claims to be filed in record time – significantly reducing co ... Continue reading

SEAT Leon Sports Styling Kit available now, from any SEAT dealership

SEAT Leon Sports Styling Kit available now, from any SEAT dealership

Designed by SEAT’s design centre in Martorell Kit fits five-door Leon and three-door Leon SC Purchase, painting and fitting available through any participating SEAT dealership; all parts available separately SEAT today introduces the Leon Sports Styling Kit, a beguiling package of design enhancements that lifts th ... Continue reading

UK's Automotive Sector Strategy aims to develop UK automotive into a world leader in low-carbon technology.

UK's Automotive Sector Strategy aims to develop UK automotive into a world leader in low-carbon technology.

The average new car in the UK emits 128.3g/km CO2 – 3.6% less than last year and almost 30% better than in 2000. Figure marks UK’s achievement of pan-European 130g/km target for 2015 and continues the drive towards the 2020 target of 95g/km. Trend driven by increased fuel efficiency of new cars, helped by con ... Continue reading

Hyundai supports selfless mothers by working with Tesco Mum of the Year awards

Hyundai supports selfless mothers by working with Tesco Mum of the Year awards

Fleet of stylish Hyundai ix35 vehicles to be provided for red carpet duties Celebrities to step from spacious New Hyundai ix35 Awards to be televised on Channel 5 on Mother’s Day High Wycombe, 13 March 2014 - Winners and celebrities of the Tesco Mum of the Year awards 2014 will soon be stepping out in style thanks ... Continue reading

Last year marked the best ever for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK, with 30,257 vans registered

Last year marked the best ever for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK, with 30,257 vans registered

Last year marked the best ever for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK, with 30,257 vans registered – a 21 per cent increase on 2012, also beating 2007’s previous record. In fact, Mercedes-Benz van registrations were up by 21 per cent in a market that increased by 11.7 per cent – nearly double the industry tren ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover's 'Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers' programme delivers unprecedented levels of educational engagement

Jaguar Land Rover's 'Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers' programme delivers unprecedented levels of educational engagement

The UK’s Responsible Business of the Year sees 2013 engagement increase by more than 100,000 since 2012 More than 11,000 volunteering hours committed by Jaguar Land Rover employees Birmingham, Thursday 13 March 2014 – Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s Responsible Business of the Year, today announced record br ... Continue reading

The Volkswagen Group not only met but beat its targets for 2013

The Volkswagen Group not only met but beat its targets for 2013

There is a good chance that we will exceed the ten million deliveries mark this year.” Healthy start to 2014 with a 4.7 per cent increase in deliveries in the first two months Even stronger focus on qualitative growth going forward Berlin, March 13, 2014: The Volkswagen Group not only met but beat its targets for ... Continue reading

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car The one-of-a-kind piece was created to celebrate the opening of Moynat’s first boutique outside Paris The unique trunk was unveiled at the boutique’s ... Continue reading

The Alfa Romeo 4C was chosen by Eurosport Events as the Safety Car of the FIA World Touring Car Championship

The Alfa Romeo 4C was chosen by Eurosport Events as the Safety Car of the FIA World Touring Car Championship

Eurosport Events, promoter of the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) appointed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), has chosen the Alfa Romeo 4C as Safety Car for the 2014 season The multi award-winning coupé will make its début on the track with special livery on April 12/13 on the Mo ... Continue reading

Debut of new ground-breaking MINI three-cylinder engines

Debut of new ground-breaking MINI three-cylinder engines

Contemporary evolution of classic MINI design, with improved features and higher quality Debut of new ground-breaking three-cylinder engines State-of-the-art connectivity and premium technology, including new driver assistance equipment New interactive central display using LEDs Outstanding MINI handling makes it even ... Continue reading

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