First Drive 2013 Renault Clio TCe 90 By Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FLORENCE, Italy, October 15, 2012. The fourth generation Clio is undoubtedly the most important new model that Renault introduced during the past years, as it competes in Europeâs the most important market. It is also the first car that has been fully created ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Week-Long Review By Michael Bernstein
2012 Scion iQâ¦Smart yes, Mensa no. by Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Upon first sight of the IQ, Scionâs latest sub compact looks more like a golf cart than a road worthy car, I thought my editor had made a mistake, how else could I explain why it was me, a full grown man of athletic size, ... Continue reading
Ford C-MAX Energi is tops with a 620-mile range America's most efficient utility vehicle -- Ford's new 108-MPGe C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid -- also has the most range of any utility or compact vehicle with a 620-mile overall driving range as rated by the EPA.Ford launches Scout for SYNC AppLink Telenav and Ford have ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE MKT:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-888-561-1799 approximately 10 minutes before the conference is scheduled ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2013 Lexus LX 570 Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LX570 VEHICLE The Lexus LX570 is an ultra-luxurious three-row SUV able to showcase both its craftsmanship and performance with depth and detail. This ute pairs a hefty 5.7-liter V8 engine with a 7,000 pound towing capability alongside ... Continue reading
Drivers Encouraged to Use 511 During San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Closures in October
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead by using 511 tools and services during the closure of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge this upcoming weekend and the next. As the Bay Area's premier traveler information service, 511 offers real-time and predicted traffic information, transit trip planning tools and real-time transit de ... Continue reading
Finals of Freescale Driverless Vehicle Competition Set for 4 p.m., Oct. 17 at SAE Convergence 2012
The finals of the Freescale Cup, a competition for intelligent scale model vehicles, will be held at 4 p.m. today (Oct. 17) at the 2012 SAE Convergence at Cobo Center. The vehicles will navigate a challenging course without remote controls. ... Continue reading
Toyota Powers-Up First of its Kind Stationary Fuel Cell
Furthering its commitment to alternative energy and the environment, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) activated today a new 1.1-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell generator on the Torrance headquarters campus. The fuel cell will supply approximately half of the electricity for six headquarters buildings during peak demand, ... Continue reading
LiquidPiston, Inc. Unveils Compact, Quiet X2 Rotary Diesel Engine
LiquidPiston, Inc., leader in advanced internal combustion engine design, today unveiled the new multi-fuel-capable rotary combustion engine, the X2. The X2 is a 40 horsepower rotary engine that requires no valves, cooling systems, radiators, mufflers, or other components. ... Continue reading
Automotive Safety Recalls at Fingertips with CARbonga SRI App
Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC.BB SPMI). A new mobile app, CARbonga SRI provides a quick and easy way for consumers to monitor the safety of their vehicle by providing the most current recalls and service bulletins--instantly. CARbonga SRI can even be set up to send "push notifications" which alert users whenever a new serv ... Continue reading
Ryder Receives 'Diversity in Action' Award from Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has received the 2012 Diversity in Action Award, the seventh annual diversity and inclusion award of the Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management (GMSHRM). ... Continue reading
Zipcar Completes Integration Of Spain's Largest Car Sharing Service
New global technology platform launched to support Zipcar's international operations -Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the final integration of Spain's largest car sharing service, Barcelona-based Avancar. The integration widens Zipcar's global network and membership base, giving ... Continue reading
Nearly two years after Conor Lynch was killed instantly by a distracted and unlicensed teen driver in Sherman Oaks, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed National Teen Driver Safety Week in Los Angeles County" in honor of the 16-year-old, Tuesday at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens Comments on Energy in The Debate
T. Boone Pickens, the architect of The Pickens Plan to achieve greater energy security in the U.S., released the following statement on the energy comments by Governor Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama during last night's second presidential debate: "After four long years of helping candidates and public officials ... Continue reading
Go Natural Converts an F150 to Bi-Fuel CNG in Just 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Go Natural CNG manufactures the least invasive, easiest and quickest to install CNG conversion kits on the market. Lucas Kjar, the President of Go Natural, knew that this statement was true. The challenge was developing a way to convince potential customers. ... Continue reading
Zep Inc. to Acquire Vehicle Care Division of Ecolab
Zep Inc. , a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all of the assets of Ecolab Vehicle Care, a division of Ecolab Inc. , for approximately $120 million. Sales and adjusted EBITDA for Ecolab's vehic ... Continue reading
Final 'Random Acts of Fusion' Adventure Combines Fun, Philanthropy and Fusion in a Way Only Ford Can
Ford dealers throughout the country will present "Go Further with Ford Night" on Thursday, Nov. 15 -- a fundraising event that will benefit charities across the U.S., engage consumers in the final "Random Acts of Fusion" adventure and offer them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person ... Continue reading
Despite their size and bright color, school buses are often overlooked by other motorists, resulting in accidents and injuries to drivers and passengers. To encourage awareness and safe driving, First Student - the largest provider of student transportation in North America - joins the National Student Transportation A ... Continue reading
Scion iQ EV Arrives for Campus and Urban Car-sharing Programs
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the U.S. The iQ EV is a battery- electric 4-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. "Toyota believes battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobi ... Continue reading
First Test Drive and Launch - Gibbs Quadski by Martha Hindes +VIDEO
On land, on lake, the Quadski finally delivers the ultimate Way-Off-Road, off-land adventure By Martha Hindes, The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau âYou look bad ass,â said the photographer as I walked toward the lake fitted in jet ski safety gear. I didn't feel that way however, after donning a life vest over my ... Continue reading
Datawatch Corporation the leading global provider of information optimization solutions, and Audi Japan Sales (AJS), today announced that AJS, the retail-only subsidiary of Audi Japan, has selected Datawatch's information optimization product suite to deliver a key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard application to m ... Continue reading
Despite gas prices rising throughout the third quarter, shopper interest in new full-size trucks on AutoTrader.com showed significant year-over-year growth, indicating that other economic factors were at play. According to the October edition of the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine, shopper interest in full-size trucks show ... Continue reading
Mazda Uses MATLAB and Simulink to Speed Engine Development of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY
MathWorks today announced that Mazda used MATLAB, Simulink, and Model-Based Calibration Toolbox to help speed engine development of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. As a result, Mazda was able to optimize the efficiency of SKYACTIV engines while meeting strict emissions standards worldwide. 'Mazda shows it's possible to meet these ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Roush Yates Powers Multiple Drag Racing Wins
Mooresville, Oct. 16, 2012: Roush Yates' drag racing engine program has found Winner's Circle over a dozen times in 2012 with wins in five different divisions. Steve Matusek scored his first win of the season at the 2012 Throwdown at T-Town in Tulsa, OK. Chuck Samuel, Larry Larson, and the rest of the crew at Aeromotiv ... Continue reading
Motosports Series News - Lucas Oil Acquires Midwest Latemodel Racing Association
Glendora, Oct. 16, 2012: Adding to an impressive line-up of racing series operated under the Lucas Oil banner, company officials today announced the acquisition of the Midwest Latemodel Racing Association, better known as the MLRA. Lucas Oil had been the title sponsor for the series for several years, but will now own ... Continue reading
USAC Silver Crown - East And TSR/Curb-Agajanian Take 2012 Championship
BROWNSBURG, Oct. 16, 2012: Bobby East captured his first USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series championship in style by dominating the Sumar Classic 100 Saturday night at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing driver led all 100 laps and crossed the finish line 12.571 seconds ahead of ru ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - STS Effort Attempts To Save North Wilke
NORTH WILKESBORO, Oct. 16, 2012: STS Motorsports Inc. announced today they would begin work on saving North Wilkesboro Speedway once again, following the closure in 2011 after the PASS Super Late Models $100,000 To Win Race. While previous efforts to Save the Speedway have been met with pitfalls and mis-management, STS ... Continue reading
Mike Whittington Promoted To Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group
Mercedes-Benz in the UK has promoted Mike Whittington to the role of Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group with effect from 1 January 2013 ... Continue reading
Full Reveal Of Cascada Launches Vauxhall Into New Sector
Vauxhall today released full pictures of its Cascada full-size convertible that will launch the company into a fourth new sector this year, following on from its Ampera, Mokka and ADAM models ... Continue reading
Cruze Station Wagon Wins Old Trafford Approval
Chevrolet chose Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, as the venue to introduce the UK media to the new Cruze Station Wagon. It joins the already popular Hatchback model in the Chevrolet Cruze family. ... Continue reading
Juke-R: From Concept To Reality...To Virtual Reality
The first production Juke-R is ready for delivery to its lucky owner - and Nissan's wildest crossover is also making its debut in the virtual world. ... Continue reading
Bmw 3 Series Takes The Double At Scottish Car Of The Year Awards 2012
The BMW 3 Series has once again trumped its competition and been named Executive Car of the Year at the Scottish Car of the Year awards 2012. ... Continue reading
Ford on Pole With Ferrari For Success In Sunday Times "Top 100 Cars"
Two Ford models scooped 'best in class' in The Sunday Times' "Top 100 Car" published yesterday. Ford is one of only two brands winning multiple classes in the round-up which ran over two weeks - the other being Ferrari ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Still Leads Airbag Development After 25 Life-Saving Years
The first Volvo car equipped with an airbag left the assembly line in 1987 - and since then the company has extended the technology with several world-firsts. ... Continue reading
Dramatic New Television Series Goes Behind the Wheel with Outback Truckers
For the first time on television, Outback Truckers jumps into the cab with some men and women behind the wheel of monster road trains that travel the extraordinary distances necessary across Australia's vast landscape. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New Melbourne Retail Centre
Infiniti Cars Australia today announced a new retail partner for the city of Melbourne. ... Continue reading
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