Summerton Quickest After Practice Day at Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres
TROIS-RIVIERES, August 14, 2009: After two Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda practice sessions on Friday at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres, Jonathan Summerton continued his recent run of success by finding his way to the top of the time charts. Driving the No. 34 Nuclear Clean Air Energ ... Continue reading
Rahm-bo? When it Comes to Real Change the President's Chief-of-Staff Should Be Called Rahm-faux
What happened to Rahm Emanuel's enthusiasm for CNG? By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL In July 2008, when President Obamaâs Chief-of-Staff was a mere Congressman from Illinois and the fourth ranking House of Representatives Democrat, Rahm Emanuel sponsored Federal legislation that ... Continue reading
Jumpstarting U.S. Biodiesel Industry for Less than 3 Cents Per Gallon
SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables today applauded U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) for their continued support of the U.S. biodiesel industry. The senators co-signed a letter from U.S. Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) which asked President Obama to enforce the consumption of ... Continue reading
- S4 sedan is repositioned to be more attainable without compromises in performance or features. - A5 and S5 Cabriolet mark the expansion of the successful A5/S5 model line as the convertible model moves from the A4/S4 lineup. - A5 and S5 Cabriolet employ an innovative acoustic soft top that features a 15 second foldin ... Continue reading
Confused Business Thinking Marks Patrick's Current Reign As Open-Wheel Diva
<i>"We're definitely exploring all the opportunities that are out there for me as a driver...as a business and (as) a brand." - Danica Patrick</i> <p> Oy vay. The distaff "L'Enfant terrible" has managed to do it again. Just when I was beginning to respect her capabilities as a race driver again Danica goes and throws t ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Want to be the center of attention as you drive, but don't want to spend exotic car megabucks? Get a Nissan Cube. I've been driving one for the past week, and a most entertaining week it has been. Any seat inside a Cube is a people-watcher's paradise - watch ... Continue reading
Qatar Holding LLC Acquires Major Investment in Volkswagen and Porsche
Investment Commitment Exceeds EUR7 Billion, Qatar Holding to own 17% Stake in Volkswagen AG and 10% Stake in Porsche SE DOHA, Qatar, August 14 -- Qatar Holding LLC ("Qatar Holding") announced today that it has reached a final agreement with Porsche Automobil Holding SE ("Porsche" or "PSE") and the family shareholders o ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices for Select 2010 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard-top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h luxury hybrid utility ve ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Provides Free Update for its iPhone Navigation App
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the availability of a free update for its North American version of the MobileNavigator for the iPhone. The free update adds a couple of new features and enhancements to the MobileNavigator. NAVIGONâs route planning funct ... Continue reading
"CoPilot Live" GPS Navigation available for iPhone in North America
PRINCETON, NJ--ALK Technologies today announced that the North American version of its CoPilot Live GPS navigation system has been approved for sale on the iPhone App Store and is available immediately for iPhone 3G and 3Gs for a one-time fee of just $34.99. Detailed street maps of USA and Canada are stored on the phon ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Presents The Soul Collective
Nationwide Program Features Well-Known Cultural Innovators and Soul Test-Drive Opportunities - Kia Motors launches its first-ever youth-oriented nationwide series of events centered on emerging culture - Tour includes distinguished artists across multiple disciplines demonstrating 'how they roll' IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 ... Continue reading
Clunkers Program to Let Buyers Reserve Vehicles
Washington DC August 14, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that car shoppers wanting to use the Cash for Clunkers program who can't find the vehicles they want on dealer's lots will be able to reserve models under a change in the program announced by the Obama administration on Thursday. According to the Detroit Free ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Media Watch August 14, 2009
Electric car is easy to live with National Post August 14, 2009 --Going into the test of the Mitsubishi i MiEV, I half expected to find something akin to an overblown electric golf cart. But nothing could be further from the truth. This little car is the real deal. CLICK HERE for complete story Brooklyn-based renewable ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds Hi-Tech Option Pack to New Prius
"Will new Prius have LED headlights?" and "is an auto-dimming rear-view mirror available?" were two of the most frequently heard questions about new Prius's equipment features in the lead-up to new full hybrid car's launch. Toyota decided that "no" should not be the answer and moved quickly to tailor its new model rang ... Continue reading
Visitors to Beaulieu this Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, have a treat in store with an opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of a number of the National Motor Museum's most prestigious supercars and superbikes, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena ... Continue reading
Kia Soul awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US
Kia Motors' affordable halo car has added a 2009 'Top Safety Pick' from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA to its list of accomplishments, selected as one of only 10 small vehicles to earn the organization's top honour for earning "Good" ratings - the highest achievable - in frontal, side and ... Continue reading
Jumbuck Comes to an End After Nearly 7 Years
Proton has announced that its current Jumbuck model will be phased out over the next few months ahead of the launch of an all new model Jumbuck ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Live at the Chapel Welcomes All American Rejects
Kia Soul Live at the Chapel, Australia's premier live music event series, will welcome one of the hottest American bands - All American Rejects - when the third concert in the series kicks off on Thursday 20 August at The Paddington Chapel in inner-Sydney. ... Continue reading
Adding the X Factor: Sportline Limited Edition X Model Introduced
Volkswagen's dynamic Sportline van range is proving more successful than ever. Despite the current economic climate, Sportline sales are already ahead of this time last year, and if success continues at the same rate, boosted by the introduction this week of a Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X model, sales are pr ... Continue reading
GM has concluded several meetings with both Magna and RHJI, and with representatives of the German automotive task force. Progress has been made in clarifying issues from the best and final offers received two weeks ago. GM hopes to conclude its evaluation and make a recommendation to the Opel Trust Board shortly. ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, CA - August 12, 2009: San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom delivered the opening keynote speech on Tuesday at the Plug In 2009 Electric Vehicle conference in Long Beach, California. Newson, who has declared himself a gubernatorial candidate for Arnold Schwarzeneggerâs office, used the Plug In exposition ... Continue reading
Nissan Does a Low Key Tit-for-Tat with General Motors at Plug In 2009 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS
LONG BEACH, CA - August 12, 2009: Both General Motors and Nissan used their presence at this yearâs Plug In conference in Long Beach, California to promote their first American electric cars, both expecting to be available to consumers about 14 months from now in late 2010: GM with their Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan ... Continue reading
Kijoon Yu to Become President of GM Daewoo Vehicle Engineering
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced today that Kijoon Yu, senior vice president of GM Daewoo Manufacturing Operations, will become President of GM Daewoo Vehicle Engineering, effective September 1. ... Continue reading
BMW 730d And 730ld Enhanced as M Sport Specification Comes to 7 Series Range
BMW's most affordable coupé model is set to appeal to an even broader set of customers with the introduction of two new engines in September. The new BMW 118d Coupé and BMW 120i Coupé have been introduced to offer the stylish lines of a coupé in a package that blends performance and economy. ... Continue reading
At its extraordinary meeting yesterday, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft's Supervisory Board approved the comprehensive agreement to create an integrated automotive group with Porsche led by Volkswagen. A corresponding agreement has been negotiated by Volkswagen AG and Porsche Automobil Holding SE, as well as the Porsche ... Continue reading
Ford Raises Output as "Clunker" Sales Surge
DEARBORN, Michigan August 13, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it was increasing production after a surge in sales ignited by the U.S. "Cash for Clunkers" program. The No. 2 U.S. carmaker said it would build another 6,000 Focus sedans in the current quarter by adding ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster and IBM Develop Solution for Smarter Driving
Travel information now analysed quicker to help avoid hold ups LONDON, Aug. 13 -- IBM and Trafficmaster, an expert in intelligent driving, are analysing driver data in deeper ways to help motorists spend less time in traffic. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) Trafficmaster's SmartNav enhance ... Continue reading
Car of the Decades Celebrates Texaco's Rich Heritage, Rewards Car Enthusiasts With Virtual Auto Show
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Chevron Products Company today announced the launch of Texaco's Car of the Decades virtual auto show contest that celebrates car enthusiasts and owners of classic cars across the country. Now in its third year, the contest allows participants to vote for their favorite cars from every deca ... Continue reading
Electric-Powered MINI E Trial Provides Practical, Real-World Feedback From Hundreds of Drivers
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 13 -- Two months into its pioneering field trials of electric-powered automobiles, MINI USA is gathering valuable, real-world data from 450 drivers of MINI E electric-powered vehicles. These vehicles are now in daily use in metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles, where they are bei ... Continue reading
U-Haul Launches Student Friendly U Car Share - Alternative to Car Ownership
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 13 -- U Car Share is expanding its growth as it partners with the Utah Transit Authority, the City of Salt Lake and the University of Utah by launching the alternative to vehicle ownership in Salt Lake City. U Car Share allows members access to cars 24/7, thus eliminating the need to own a car or b ... Continue reading
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 - THREE VIDEOS!
Based on the BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for effi ciency in the luxury class. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is the fi rst car in the world to combine a V8 gasoline engine, eight-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor as a mild hybrid concept. ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers: BIG NEWS! Buyers Can Place New Vehicle Factory Order And Lock In Govt Cash
WASHINGTON August 13, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that -- Car shoppers running into shortages of certain vehicles at dealerships will still be able to use the Cash for Clunkers program to reserve the car of their choice, the Obama administration said Thursday. The Transportation Department said consume ... Continue reading
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