2013 Mazda CX-5 Named to Ward's "10 Best Interiors" List
The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 today was named to WardsAuto World's 10 Best Interiors list, as chosen by the publication's editors. newcomer to the compact crossover SUV segment, at 35 miles per gallon (mpg), CX-5 boasts the best highway fuel economy of any SUV sold in North America -- including hybrids -- thanks to SKYAC ... Continue reading
Cummins Reveals New QSF2.8 Engine with 49 to 74 HP at INTERMAT
Cummins Inc. today revealed the new QSF2.8 engine with 49- to 74-horsepower (37-55 kW) output at the INTERMAT show in Paris. The 4-cylinder, 2.8-liter engine was displayed with a fully passive Cummins Compact Catalyst aftertreatment system, designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IIIB low-emissions regulati ... Continue reading
2013 Infiniti JX Named to Ward's 10 Best Interiors for 2012 List
The all-new 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover has been on sale in the United States for less than a month but it has already picked up its first major media award -- being named to WardsAuto.com and WardsAuto World magazine's prestigious Ward's 10 Best Interiors list for 2012. "The Infiniti JX carries over and improves ... Continue reading
Cummins Launches New Smartphone App
Cummins Inc. unveiled its first Smartphone application allowing job seeking candidates the ability to interact with 3D versions of its latest engine technologies and search for a new career with the company. 'We wanted to make the science and technology inside a diesel engine accessible and understandable for both midd ... Continue reading
ECOtality Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. 'In 2011, we installed approximately 5,000 Blink charging stations and collected over 13 million miles of testing data for the EV Project while ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced that the company and its dealers will commit $1.3 million in 2012 to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, a charitable organization that supports projects in the U.S. to improve the lives of youth through the power of sports, to fund coaches in five U.S. cities: Chicago, ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. announces technology lineup for 2012 SAE World Congress
FEV, Inc., leading developers of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today the technologies that it will exhibit at the 2012 SAE World Congress. The technologies were selected to demonstrate FEV's expertise in the development of propulsion and energy systems over a broad range of markets and the cap ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Marks Highest Single Year Grant Total in Foundation History
CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that The CarMax Foundation granted more than $2.4 million to nonprofits in the fiscal year that ended on February 29, which is the largest annual donation since its inception in 2003. Our largest grant total before this was $2.2 million in 2008. ... Continue reading
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Endorses The 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CAHCC), announced today their endorsement of the 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act. "California Hispanic business owners and employees are active participants in our communities," said Julian Canete, President and CEO of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. "W ... Continue reading
Dana Rexroth Debuts Leading-Edge HVT R3 Powersplit Transmission Offering Improved Fuel Economy
At INTERMAT 2012 today, Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems unveiled the R3 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT), the first powersplit system resulting from the 50-50 joint venture between Dana and Bosch Rexroth AG. Initial tests on front end loaders with the new HVT powersplit systems demonstrate fuel savings in ... Continue reading
DDB Berlin and Volkswagen Say: Don't Make-Up and Drive!
Given a shockingly high figure of half a million car crashes a year caused by women drivers applying makeup (in the UK alone), awareness of this underestimated danger needs to be raised. Based on this insight the aim of a viral video by DDB Berlin and Volkswagen is to address a target audience of young women drivers an ... Continue reading
Nissan today announced a number of changes to its Americas Customer Quality & Dealer Network Development (CQ & DND) leadership structure. These appointments are intended to further strengthen Nissan Americas' support of the company's 'Power 88' business plan. All changes are effective May 1, 2012. Leon Dorssers , curre ... Continue reading
Magna E-Car Systems Debuts New Manufacturing Facility
Magna E-Car Systems, a partnership between Magna International and the Stronach Group, announced today the grand opening of its latest facility, a plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, that manufactures components for hybrid and electric vehicles. "For Magna E-Car Systems, today represents an exciting step forward i ... Continue reading
All-new Dodge Dart and Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Named to 'Wards 10 Best Interiors' List for 2012
New 2013 Dodge Dart built with materials and precision craftsmanship typically found in more expensive vehicle segments High-tech, unseen-in-the-segment features available on the Dart include class-exclusive customizable 7-inch gauge cluster, 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, heated steering wheel and illuminated floating ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America and its nonprofit pediatric cancer organization, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, will present CHOC Children's with the second installment of a $10 million gift committed in 2011. To commemorate this event for the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's, Hope On Wheels will host its signature Handprint ... Continue reading
IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today launched the IEEE Transportation Electrification Web Portal as part of its newly formed IEEE Transportation Electrification (TE) Initiative, created by IEEE Future Directions to help accelerate the development and implementation ... Continue reading
The Dacia 100 Day Countdown Continues Beat The Rush: Pre-Order A Dacia Duster With Just £100 Deposit
Following news just 25 days ago that Dacia will begin its UK pre-launch campaign on 28th June, with the release of pricing and specifications for its Duster SUV, the brand has confirmed that customers will be able to pre-order their Duster online with as little as £100 deposit, in just 75 days time. ... Continue reading
Ward's 10 Best Interiors of 2012
Penton Media's WardsAuto Magazine has released its annual Ward's 10 Best Interiors list, and the selection for 2012 show great variety: four luxury vehicles, three compact cars priced below 22,000, a functional cross/utility vehicle and a fresh take on a German icon. The WardsAuto editorial staff spent nearly two month ... Continue reading
INRIX Traffic App Drives Ahead on Windows 8
INRIX, the leading international provider of traffic information and intelligent driver services, announced its free INRIX Traffic app is available for download as part of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 8 Consumer Preview. With drivers wasting 34 gallons of gas last year idle in traffic and fuel expected to soar to $5 per g ... Continue reading
Ignoring Auto Recalls Threatens Public Safety; Nearly Three Million Recalled Cars For Sale in 2011
A new study from Carfax shows that choosing to ignore auto recalls threatens the safety of consumers everywhere. In 2011, over 2.7 million used cars were for sale online with safety recalls that were never fixed. Car owners and sellers can help improve public safety by actively checking for open recalls and having them ... Continue reading
Earth Day - A Good Time to Save at the Pump!
Alliance to Save Energy Offers Fuel-Economy Tips WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 As Earth Day approaches and gasoline prices inch toward a painful $4 a gallon, the Alliance to Save Energy suggests that drivers use fuel efficiency to save gas, money and the environment. "Consumers cannot control fluctuations in global oil an ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance with Pay As You Drive Program from Progressive
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
U.S. Vehicle Sales Roaring Back Toward Sweet 16?
Washington DC April 16, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that sales of 16 million light vehicles? Suddenly it's not a mirage. In recent days, several key analysts, some big dealership groups, and a handful of automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler, have upped their forecasts for 2012 and the next two years ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart With a Starting U.S. MSRP of $15,995
2013 Dodge Dart delivers exceptional value with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of just $15,995 MSRP All-new Dart hits the mark with features and benefits never before seen in a compact car Five well-equipped trim levels offer class-leading safety features, unparalleled customization, breakthrough ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Final Results Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Apr. 15, 2012: Results Sunday of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 1.968 mile Streets of Long Beach, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): <p> 1. (12) Will Power, Dallara-Chevy, 85, Running<p ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Power Wins At Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Apr. 15, 2012: Will Power, who started the 38th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in Row 6 because of a penalty assessed ton all 11 Chevrolet-powered cars for unapproved engine changes, overcame the deficit by stretching 18.5 gallons of E85 the last 21 laps on the 1.968-mile, 11-turn street circuit. All the w ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Rosberg Wins At Shanghai
Shanghai, Apr. 15, 2012: How ironic was it that in a race that depended on tyre wear and strategy, it should all come right for Mercedes and Nico Rosberg as the young German scored his maiden Grand Prix victory by 20.6s as a fantastic war raged a long way behind him? Rosberg was in charge all the way, proving convincin ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Biffle Wins In Texas
Biffle Wins in Texas as Roush Fenway DominatesWeekend RFR wins 18th race at Texas; places three Fords in top eightof Cup race Biffle, Kenseth one-two in Sprint Cup Point Standings FT. WORTH, April 15, 2012: Roush Fenwayâs Greg Biffle led 91 laps in Saturday nightâsSprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway, taki ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Stenhouse Wins At Texas
FT. WORTH, April 14, 2012: Roush Fenwayâs Ricky Stenhouse Jr. held off Sprint Cup veteransDenny Hamlin and Paul Menard to post Roush Fenwayâs 17th NASCAR winat Texas Motor Speedway in Friday nightâs Nationwide Series event. The winmarks the fourth consecutive NNS race win for Roush Fenway at Texas. Stenh ... Continue reading
Bentley And Starwood Announce A Global Partnership
Bentley Motors is delighted to announce a global partnership with St Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. ... Continue reading
Honda Hybrid History And The Road Ahead
Honda's cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales surpassed 800,000 units at the end of December 2011. ... Continue reading
Holden Forges New Design and Engineering Partnership with China
Holden signed an historic agreement today with Shanghai General Motors (SGM) and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) to develop new vehicles for SGM and its affiliates in the growing Chinese market. ... Continue reading
Targa Tasmania - Mazda2 Ready For Test
This year's Targa Tasmania rally will go down as Mazda Motorsport's biggest ever with the announcement that a Mazda2 has been added to the team's line-up ahead of tomorrow's opening prologue stage in George Town. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Uncensored. Real Comments. Real People. Uncensored
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has launched 'Hyundai Uncensored', a communications campaign which encourages Australians to drive latest generation Hyundai vehicles and share their experiences. ... Continue reading
Six Goes into Seven for Subaru Family Wagon
Subaru's Liberty Exiga family wagon will add a seventh seat for the 2013 Model Year, due on sale by late July. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Ambassador Lays Down a Hot Lap Challenge
Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces Special Edition Santa Fe 'Trail'
A special edition of the award winning Hyundai Santa Fe range will be available in showrooms from early April. As well a high levels of performance and efficiency, seven-seat Santa Fe 'Trail' benefits from a raft of new features including new entertainment and safety equipment. ... Continue reading
Get your Classic 'fill' with 'Gasolene'
If you haven't checked out 'Gasolene' on the new digital channel, 74ME (or in many regional areas, Channel 64), then you're not getting you fill of the latest muscle and classic car news. ... Continue reading
Shannons Supports Shepparton Motor Museum
Shannons has become a major supporter of Australia's newest motor museum, appropriately in Victoria's 'Motown', Shepparton. ... Continue reading
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