San Francisco Auto Dealers Form New Trade Group
San Francisco's premiere auto dealers have formed a new trade group, the San Francisco Auto Jobs Alliance, to preserve the city's automotive heritage and promote job creation and economic growth in the city. "Auto dealers need to speak with a common voice in San Francisco" The Alliance is comprised of dealers represent ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) Unveils All-American Luxury Model MV-1 at BusCon Expo
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) unveiled its all-new 2013 luxury MV-1 model this week at Chicago's BusCon Expo to a crowd of more than 400 industry executives. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Model Year 2013 Vehicles to be Rated Under Government 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
Vehicles represent 85 percent of all MY 2013 vehicles sold in the U.S., to be tested as part of tougher safety ratings program WASHINGTON September 13, 2012; The U.S. Department of Transportationâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced the lineup of model year 2013 passenger vehicl ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2013 Ford Explorer Model: 2013 Ford Explorer LTD 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm/255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.1 x 78.9 x 71.0 in. Tires: P255/50R20 Cargo volume: 21.0/43.8 ... Continue reading
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has been ranked as a leader on the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) 2012 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index and 2012 Carbon Performance Leadership Index. Eaton is one of only 11 S&P 500 companies to earn leadership status on both indexes in this ... Continue reading
Tenneco to Close Vittaryd, Sweden, Manufacturing Plant
Tenneco Inc. announced today that it intends to close its emission control plant in Vittaryd, Sweden in response to weak market conditions throughout the European region, which have negatively impacted the company's aftermarket emissions control sales. ... Continue reading
EPA sets Bio-based Diesel Volumes for 2013
EPA sets Bio-based Diesel Volumes for 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today took action to establish the amount of bio-diesel products required to be included in diesel fuel markets in 2013. Bio-based diesel products are advanced bio-fuels that are derived from sources that include vegetable oils an ... Continue reading
Ford Teen Driving Safety Campaign Joins Variety for Power of Youth Event
Ford is collaborating with Variety to encourage safe driving at the annual Power of Youth event, which honors the charitable efforts of Hollywood's young entertainers, this year including The Jonas Brothers, Vanessa Hudgens and others Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) -- the nation's most comprehensive driving skills ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2013 Formula SAE Schedule
The 2013 Formula SAE schedule is available from SAE International. The Formula SAE competition is organized around the concept that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style prototype vehicle for the non-professional, weekend, competition market. Formula teams face ... Continue reading
Rover, the fourth generation of the world's most capable and luxurious SUV, and announced that the all new SUV will have a MSRP starting price of $83,500*. The reveal was held at the 30,000 square-foot home on the former Frick estate in New York City suburb, Alpine, New Jersey. "The debut of the all-new Range Rover is ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Brazil-Exclusive Model, HB20
Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, today launched its long-awaited Brazil-exclusive model, officially entering the biggest and most competitive segment in the country's auto market. The HB20 compact hatchback will be the first model to be produced at Hyundai's fully-owned ne ... Continue reading
Nissan's Snug Kids Celebrates A Decade Of Helping Secure The Safety Of Children
Nissan kicks off Child Passenger Safety Week by celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Snug Kids program, the automotive industry's first child safety seat fit initiative. Since 2002, Nissan has provided parents and caregivers with peace of mind by offering valuable tools and resources to help determine which child sa ... Continue reading
Three local hospitals to receive $250,000 Hyundai Hope Grants to support pediatric cancer research Hyundai Hope On Wheel, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, alongside Hyundai Motor America executives, congressional leaders and local children's hospitals, will hold a press conference on Thursday, September 20, 2012, a ... Continue reading
European GT Championship - McLaren Makes A Clean Sweep Across Europe With Triple GT Victories
As 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in Monza to claim victory for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team, McLaren was actually celebrating its fourth victory of the weekend following success across Europe in GT championships. ... Continue reading
Historics - Jaguar Cars Ready To Race At 2012 Goodwood Revival
Jaguar Cars aims to provide a highlight to spectators at this weekend's Goodwood Revival, with Jaguar Heritage Racing entering race-ready versions of the legendary C-type and D-type cars. ... Continue reading
POWRi Micros - Miller Still Hungry For Victory In POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micros
JACKSONVILLE, Sep. 12, 2012: Joe B. Miller has clinched his first championship in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series, but he still has plenty of motivation to race hard Friday (Sept. 14) at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway. Miller has an insurmountable 645-point advantage over second-place Aaron Andruskevi ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - Schumacher/Brown O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Preview
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep. 12, 2012: âPressure makes diamondsâ is one of the simpler phrases of the volumes made famous by the distinguished Gen. George S. Patton. With the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season now history, the all-important Countdown to the Championship â and the pressure to ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Newman Race Preview Chicago
KANNAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2012: Ryan Newman and his No. 39 Stewart-Haas Racing team have one goal over the final 10 races of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season â to be the best of the rest. Last Saturday night at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, Newman and his No. 39 team staged a valiant effort in the fina ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Kurt Busch Race Preview Chicago
MOORESVILLE, Sep. 12, 2012: Luck â good or bad â can wield major influence in the eye of the beholder. Itâs a sentiment that has been around since the beginning of time. It exists in a variety of forms and methods and will be associated with actions, inanimate objects, symbols and signs. At the end of th ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - BMW To Present GRAND-AM Finale Weekend At Lime Rock Park
Woodcliff Lake, Sep. 13, 2012: Grand American Road Racing, BMW of North America, LLC and Lime Rock Park announced today that BMW of North America will be the presenting sponsor of the September 28-29th GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Championship Finale weekend. This exciting ... Continue reading
Historics - Derek Daly To Race In Goodwood Revival With All Irish Team
Goodwood, Sep. 13, 2012: Irish born Derek Daly returns to racing for the first time in 20 years this weekend when he takes part in the world's premier historic race meeting, The Goodwood Revival, September 14th-16th. The former Formula One driver, Derek will be sharing a 1963 Sunbeam Rapier with Coleraine born Harry Sh ... Continue reading
Ford Australia has announced it's supporting the Australian rally community with the availability of the latest Ford Fiesta rally vehicles, as a part of a global arrangement with motorsport partner M-Sport. ... Continue reading
Rare Classics Star in Shannons Sydney Sale
A classy 1952 W187 Mercedes-Benz 220A Cabriolet in pristine, fully restored condition is an early highlight of Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction to be staged on Monday October 22. ... Continue reading
Record Results For Ferrari In First Half Of 2012
The Board of Directors of Ferrari S.p.A. met today under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the compan's financial results for the first six months of 2012. ... Continue reading
Classic Renaults Restored For Revival Competition
The winner of a vintage car restoration project featuring two Renault classics is set to be announced at the Goodwood Revival meeting in West Sussex this weekend. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Is 1,000th Minibus Donated By Lord's Taverners
A Ford Transit Minibus donated to an Essex school was the 1,000th vehicle handed over by The Lord's Taverners. The presentation by the cricketing charity took place at Essex's Ford County Ground. ... Continue reading
Ford Appoints New Commercial Vehicle Press Officer
Ford has appointed Dan Jones as Commercial Vehicle press officer in readiness for the next wave of Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect launches. ... Continue reading
National Grid Switches On To Toyota With Order For 100 Yaris
National Grid, one of the world's largest energy companies, has chosen the Toyota Yaris as the preferred car for its UK trainee engineers, taking delivery of 100 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Bentley Announces Luc Donckerwolke As New Director Of Design
Bentley Motors today announces Luc Donckerwolke as its new Director of Design. Mr Donckerwolke succeeds Dirk van Braeckel who moves to Volkswagen Group design directed by Walter de Silva. ... Continue reading
World Premiere For New Kia Pro_Cee'd At Paris Motor Show
Kia will reveal the third instalment of its second-generation cee'd family, the all-new pro_cee'd three-door hatchback, at the Paris Motor Show on 27 September. The car is expected to go on-sale in the UK in spring 2013. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz At The 2012 Goodwood Revival
Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union racers from the 1930s will take to the track this weekend for the first time at the Goodwood Revival between 14 and 16 September, some 75 years after the Silver Arrows first appeared in the UK. ... Continue reading
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