Audi R8 GT U.S. Pricing Starts at $196,800 as Sales of Limited-Production Sports Car Begin
PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., March 16, 2011 HERNDON, Va., March 16, 2011 -- Audi of America established prices for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT starting at $196,800 at the launch of sales in the U.S. market. The Audi R8 GT is the lightest, fastest and most powerful entry in the Audi supercar lineup, which has wo ... Continue reading
Mazda Foundation Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross to Help Citizens of Japan
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 -- The Board of Directors of the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., has unanimously approved a donation of $150,000.00 to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund. "Mazda and its U.S. employees are deeply concerned for the safet ... Continue reading
General Motors Names BASF Supplier of the Year 2010
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 16, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 16, 2011 -- BASF today announced it is the proud recipient of General Motors' Supplier of the Year Award for 2010. The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes BASF for consistently performing above expectations as a global supplier of Original Equipment Manufactu ... Continue reading
Buick Enclave Sees Future, Predicts Impact
DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Rollovers are among the rarest of vehicle crashes, but the 2011 Buick Enclave still provides maximum protection against them. High-tech sensors designed to predict rollovers and help protect vehicle occupants before a crash occurs are part of the standard comprehensive ... Continue reading
U.S. Imports of Auto-related Goods from Japan Expected to Decline
PR Newswire NEWARK, N.J., March 16, 2011 NEWARK, N.J., March 16, 2011 -- The automobile industry is the largest U.S. importer of goods shipped via container transport from Japan, giving auto manufacturing and support businesses the greatest threat of disruption as Japan's industrial output struggles following the devas ... Continue reading
Juncos Racing Barber Motorsports Park Test Report and St. Petersburg Preview
Leeds, March 16, 2011: Juncos Racing and the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear kicked off the 2011 season this week at the first official Mazda Road to Indy test of the year at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. Though the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Firestone Indy Lights Series raced at the track l ... Continue reading
Michigan's MI-Fest Music, Food And Art Festival To Be Celebrated At MIS
Farmington Hills, March 16, 2011: TGIF Entertainment Group announces MI Fest (mi · fest \ mī â fest \ noun : an outdoor music festival featuring the best of Michiganâs food, industry, art and music) to be held Saturday, September 17, 2011, on the lush grounds of Michigan International Speedway in Broo ... Continue reading
Rebounding Is Top Of Mind For Regan Smith, Furniture Row Racing
DENVER, March 16, 2011: In a recent interview Furniture Row Racing driver Regan Smith kept on repeating the word "rebound". As a huge Syracuse Orange fan, one would assume that Smith was talking college basketball and the opening-round games of the NCAA tournament. But for how much Smith would love to see his Orange ad ... Continue reading
KAHNE TAMED DARLINGTON: In Saturday night's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) at Darlington Raceway, Kasey Kahne earned his first NCWTS win in a Tundra. Kahne drove the Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) Tundra at the historic South Carolina track because the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) and NASCAR Nationwide Seri ... Continue reading
Wilson To Compete In Firestone Indy Lights With Andretti Autosport
INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today it has signed Stefan Wilson to the team's 2011 Firestone Indy Lights lineup. Wilson, a 21-year-old driver from Sheffield, England, previously competed in two Firestone Indy Lights seasons. He most recently earned three top-five finishes, including one pod ... Continue reading
Fans Can Enjoy Many Memorable Special Events During May At IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2011: The Month of May will be better than ever for fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as a variety of special events will take place all month to celebrate the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500, "The Most Important Race in History." New events such as Emerging Tech Day, the Celebration o ... Continue reading
Bristol To Provide A Maximum Moment For Gordon?
BRISTOL, March 16, 2011: "Bristol Motor Speedway? It's the ultimate." Five-time Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) winner Jeff Gordon believes the 0.533- mile high-banked track provides the 'ultimate' experience, whether you are sitting inside the No. 24 Chevrolet or sitting on the edge of one of the 160,000 grandstand seats ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Named One of 'World's Most Ethical Companies' for Fifth Consecutive Year
PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, March 16, 2011 MILWAUKEE, March 16, 2011 -- Johnson Controls , a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, has been named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the fifth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the c ... Continue reading
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.--CARCO Group, Inc. (CARCO), a nationally recognized information services company that provides fraud detection and risk mitigation services to businesses, has just announced the release of a free iPhone application that allows mobile access to their CheckThatVin product. CheckThatVin allows users to re ... Continue reading
Tagliani Pleased With First Run As Part Of Sam Schmidt Motorsports
LEEDS, March 16, 2011: Itâs been just two weeks since his own IZOD IndyCar Series team merged assets with Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM), but driver Alex Tagliani and team manager Rob Edwards are pleased to be off to a flying start after the seasonâs opening road course test at Barber Motorsports Park just eas ... Continue reading
Ethanol and Flex Fuel Opponents Half-Truths Exposed By Governor's Biofuel Coalition
The Governor's Biofuels Coalition is to be commended for pointing out that the way corn use is counted in the United States leaves a great deal on the table, uncounted, in the form of Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs) from ethanol. More than a third of all corn that goes into ethanol production is returned to the food cha ... Continue reading
Consumers Moving to Fuel-efficient 4-Cylinder Engines
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Consumer demand for fuel efficiency and advancements in engine technology have moved four-cylinder models to the top of consumers' shopping lists. In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23 percent of Chevrolet retail sales in the United States, less than ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Andretti Autosport Test Report - Barber Park
MARCO ANDRETTI, #26 TEAM VENOM ENERGY DRINK CAR * Finished the day in P8 with a best lap time of 1:12.525 "I think we improved the Venom car today - we found a couple positive changes, but others are making bigger jumps than us. This is IndyCar racing and it's competitive so we'll keep reviewing our notes and be as rea ... Continue reading
Witnesses Make the Case for Right to Repair
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Supporters testified Oregon Right to Repair legislation is essential to preserve consumer choice, ensure motorist safety and provide access to quality repairs in rural areas. A large contingent of supporters watched as Ho ... Continue reading
All roads lead to the bayou for the annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals
Belle Rose, March 16: Located deep in the bayou country of Southern Louisiana, the small town of Belle Rose has become a Mecca for NHRA Sportsman racers during the annual JEGS NHRA Cajun Sports Nationals, which takes place this weekend (March 18-20) at No Problem Raceway Park. Since the inaugural event in 2004, track o ... Continue reading
A.J. Frank More Than Ready For USAR Season Opener
NEW SMYRNA, March 16, 2011: A.J. Frank has spent the last month or so calling the shots for Bluffton, South Carolina native Gus Dean in Late Models and the Pro All Star Series (PASS), but this weekend heâll trade his headset for a helmet as the USARacing Pro Cup Series kicks off their 2011 campaign Saturday night ... Continue reading
EPA Data Shows Large Variance In Manufacturer's Costs to Meet CAFE Standard
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the New York Times asks: How much will it cost auto manufacturers â and ultimately, consumers â to reach the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, the rules that require all major auto manufacturers to achieve a company fuel-econo ... Continue reading
Pirelli Named Title Sponsor Of The World Challenge Championships
TOPEKA, March 16, 2011: WC Vision today confirmed a growing partnership with Pirelli Tire North America and announced that the premier tire brand has signed a five-year deal for title sponsor of the World Challenge Championships. The new title for the series is the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. The five-year a ... Continue reading
New Stronghold Motorsports Lineup Set to Take on Firebird Raceway
Riverside, March 16, 2011: Anchored by seven time supercross champion Jeremy McGrath, the Stronghold Motorsports team begins its championship quest as the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series kicks off this weekend March 19th and 20th at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. McGrath will be making his debut in the ne ... Continue reading
Fans Geared Up For Stay With J.J Yeley At Thunder Valley
BRISTOL, March 15, 2011: Every race fan freezes the moment in time when they are able to meet their favorite race car driver. This weekend though at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway (BMS), NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) veteran J.J. Yeley will do more than just have a meet and greet with his fans. The âStay with J. ... Continue reading
Aussie Ellery Arrives For Sebring Assault
Sebring, March 15, 2011: Three times Victorian Formula Ford Champ, Luke Ellery has landed in America for an all out attack on the 2011 US F2000 National Championship. After fellow Australianâs Daniel Erickson and Nathan Morcom withdrew from the event during the final hours, Luke Ellery remains as Australiaâs ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250
FULLERTON, March 15, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Heidi Steele captured her first race of the season, winning the Class 6 title at the 25th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 in Baja, California on March 12. Driving her customary Ford Ranger, Steele, the former Class 6 (unlimited, production mi ... Continue reading
Updated Statement Regarding Status of Japanese Earthquake and Impact on Nissan Americas Operations
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 16, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 16, 2011 -- The following statement will serve as the latest update on Nissan Americas operations following the earthquake in Japan and is complementary to an update provided by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. earlier today. All updates included within are curre ... Continue reading
Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low, But It's Not a Time to Become Complacent
ITASCA, Ill.--The National Safety Council announced today that approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2010. This marks a 3 percent decline from 2009 and the fourth consecutive year fatalities have decreased. Based on motor vehicle fatality trends of past recessions, NSC believes the present decline i ... Continue reading
Team JEGS Pre-race Notes NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals
There will be a total of five JEGS Mail Order entries in competition this weekend at the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals. Mike Coughlin will in Top Sportsman while his brother Jeg and nephew Troy Jr. will be racing in Super Comp. In addition, Jegâs fiancée, Samantha Kenny will also race in Super Comp and Mikeâs ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Already Significantly Reacting to Gas Price Increases
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 -- An analysis of user search data shows that a recent 10 percent increase in fuel prices has driven a nearly 70 percent surge in interest for hybrid vehicles and a 21 percent increase in compact vehicles, Cars.com announced today. Vehicles perceived as gas-gu ... Continue reading
Wright Motorsports To Field Four Porsches In IMSA GT3 Challenge By Yokohama
BATAVIA, March 15, 2011: Wright Motorsports will field four Porsches in the IMSA GT3 Challenge by Yokohama series this year said John Wright, president of the well-respected racing team based in Batavia, Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati. The teamâs IMSA GT3 drivers for 2011 include two from Cincinnati â Rene ... Continue reading
David Heinemeier Hansson and Porsche Napleton Racing Ready to Launch First IMSA GT3 Cup Season
SEBRING, March 15, 2011: David Heinemeier Hansson and his Porsche Napleton Racing (PNR) teammates will launch their inaugural season of competition in the competitive IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama this week at Sebring International Raceway where the first-year effort will begin a bid for the 2011 Platinum Cup clas ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up
FULLERTON, March 15, 2011: From rugged desert terrains to legendary tracks such as Sebring International Raceway, Yokohama Tire Corporationâs motorsports program will be in full swing in 2011. Once again, Yokohama will be involved in off-road racingâs SCORE, SNORE and Lucas Oil series, as well as endurance ra ... Continue reading
1965 Corvette Brings $188,000 at Mecum Auction
BENCHMARK 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE BRINGS $188,000 DURING RECENT KANSAS CITY AUCTION MARENGO, Ill. - A 1965 Corvette Convertible 396/425 HP, 4-speed with coveted Bloomington Gold Benchmark status recently sold for $188,000 (hammer price) during the Mecum Kansas City Auction. The well-preserved Rally Red big block join ... Continue reading
Mitchell to Partner with GRC-Pirk to Offer Energy Reduction and Pollution Prevention Reporting Tools
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U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics to Announce 2010 4th Quarter And Year-End Results
PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, March 16 OAK PARK, MI, March 16 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (OTC: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, plans to release its fourth quarter and ... Continue reading
AAA Warns Consumers of Dangers of Flood-Damaged Cars
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 Nation's largest motor club offers tips to owners and potential buyers of flood-damaged cars ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow can lead to vehicle flood damage, which often results in difficult and expensive repairs. To ... Continue reading
House Panel Clears Bill to Stop EPA from Regulating Vehicle Emissions
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that house committee on Tuesday cleared a bill to block the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions, including vehicles from the 2017-2025 model years â sending it to the House floor. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Conducts Market Research for Green Automotive
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that AutoPacific, Inc. (www.autopacific.com) has recently completed an in-depth U.S. market review and analysis for Green Automotive. âIn addition to the forecasts by Baum & Associates and market research provided to us by AutoPacific, other i ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC 'Premiere Event' Debuts Today
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16, 2011 -- Eight-day, four-brand promotion with test drive gift cards and a chance to win a new 2011 vehicle Designed to encourage customers to test drive any of the 16 all-new and significantly-refreshed 2011 models launched last year 1,965 pa ... Continue reading
Liberty Mutual Most Effective Auto Insurance Advertiser in Last Year, According to Ace Metrix
LOS ANGELES--Ace Metrixââ¢, the authority in television advertising effectiveness, today released an industry report on automotive insurance ads, which found Liberty Mutual to be the most effective auto insurance advertiser in both the last year and the last quarter. The insurerââ¬â¢s ââ¬Å ... Continue reading
Ford's Lighting Lab Replicates Dawn to Dusk Sunlight to Test Glare on Vehicle Interiors
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 16, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 16, 2011 -- Blinding 6,000 watts of light at Ford's lighting lab simulates the various phases of the earth's revolution around the sun with the flip of a switch The interior and exterior of a vehicle can look different depending on where the sun casts i ... Continue reading
Propel Technology: One Refuse Truck: 25,000 Hours and 5 Years; Saving $30,000 in Maintenance Costs
MADRID--Eco-Equip, a wholly-owned municipal company based in Terrassa, Spain, purchased a single Mercedes-Benz Atego 1828 (18 tonne, 280HP) fitted with an Allison 3000 Series automatic transmission in 2005. After winning over some sceptical drivers and saving an estimated ââ¬30,000 in clutch replacements, fo ... Continue reading
Audi A1 Is Named Carbuyer's Best Small Luxury Car 2011
The Audi A1 has earned another notch on its awards post by being named Best Luxury Small Car of 2011 by CarBuyer's expert panel of road testers and reviewers (www.carbuyer.co.uk). ... Continue reading
Ford C-Max Titanium Wins "Car That Makes Your Cash Go Further" Award From Parkers
The top-of-the-range Ford C-MAX Titanium is the UK's best value MPV according to a leading car buying website. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5bad01/strategic_ana lysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in South Korea" to their offering. âStrategic Analysis of Electric Moto ... Continue reading
Scirocco Adds Parkers New Car Accolade To Trophy Cabinet
The Volkswagen Scirocco has won the Sports Car category of the inaugural Parkers' New Car Awards 2011, while a number of other models were also highly commended in their respective categories. ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Opens Its Doors To Future Apprentices
Luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors is holding an apprentice open day on Saturday 19th March from 9.00am to 1.00pm at its worldwide headquarters on Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire. All enthusiastic students are welcome to attend. Tickets are not required. ... Continue reading
UK Customers Set To Put New Hi-Tech Ford Focus On Pole
The all-new Ford Focus is set to continue its success story, which saw the UK favourite enter the March plate-change month as 2011 best seller. ... Continue reading
First Look At New Holden Cruze Hatch
Holden has released the first images of the all-new Holden Cruze hatchback which goes into production at Holden's Vehicle Operations in South Australia later this year. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s Support for the Tohoku Earthquake Victims
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) would like to offer sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake. We pray from the depth of our hearts that the devastated area attains recovery as soon as possible. ... Continue reading
Introducing Australia's Holden Cruze SRi And SRi-V
Holden has broadened the appeal of its popular Cruze sedan with the launch of two sports-orientated new models. ... Continue reading
Using OnStar to Help "Navigate" Natural Disasters - VIDEO STORY
April showers may bring May flowers, but according to the Red Cross spring also creates some of the most dangerous weather conditions of the year. Tornados, lightning and thunderstorms, combined with melting snow, can make driving hazardous in many parts of the country. DETROIT â OnStar is reminding drivers just h ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda BT-50 Promises Style And Durability
Mazda today released further details of the rigorous testing process that the All-New Mazda BT-50 has undergone to ensure that it is as tough and durable as it is stylish. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Aims To Further Increase Earnings In 2011
The BMW Group can look ahead with confidence at the current financial year thanks to its attractive range of models. ... Continue reading
Go Green Auto Rally Takes the Sting Out of Rising Gas Prices
GO GREEN AUTO RALLY TAKES THE STING OUT OF RISING GAS PRICES _ _- Free Event Proves Any Driver Can Save Big Money On Their Car's Fuel Bill_ _- Rally Draws Unique Cross-Section of Cars and Car Owners_ _- American Muscle Dominates Inaugural Green Driving Event of 2011 and Proves Detroit Might Makes Right MIAMI, FL "13.4% ... Continue reading
Customers and Retailers Acclaim Narva's Advanced Large Driving Lamp Packaging
Customers and Retailers Acclaim Narva's Advanced Large Driving Lamp Packaging ... Continue reading
Rally-Prepared Ferrari at Shannons May 2 Sydney Sale
A beautiful tarmac rally-prepared Ferrari Dino believed to have been the first 246GT imported into Australia is an early highlight vehicle of Shannons May 2 Autumn Auction in Sydney. ... Continue reading
Tesla Launches "Oz Goes Electric" Tour
MELBOURNE, Australia--Tesla Motors kicks off its Oz Goes Electric Tour to bring the Tesla Roadster "the world's only electric sports car" to fans along Australia's eastern coast. The Roadster will journey an unprecedented 3,000 kilometers, proving that drivers don't have to compromise on style, performance or range to ... Continue reading
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