Happy 60th Birthday To The World's Most Popular Van - The Volkswagen Transporter
Production of the Volkswagen Transporter van officially started in March 1950 and during the 60 years since then it has become one of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' best-selling models globally, the number one imported van in the UK as well as one of the most iconic and popular vans in the world. Date of issue: ... Continue reading
High Museum of Art Features Two Mercedes-Benz in The Allure of the Automobile Special Exhibit
MONTVALE, N.J. and ATLANTA, March 17 -- A Mercedes-Benz 1937 540 K Special Roadster and a 1955 300 SLR are among 18 of the world's rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars from the 1930s to the mid-1960s on display at "The Allure of the Automobile" exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta from March 21-June 20 ... Continue reading
Zero S and DS eligible for $1,500 rebate through California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 17 -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced its plans for an upcoming "Discover the Experience Tour" across California as its newest state incentive progr ... Continue reading
Oil Addiction: Gas Price Spikes Threaten Americans' Wallets
New Analysis Shows States Most Dependent Upon Oil for Transportation Would Be Hardest Hit by Price Shocks 10 most vulnerable states: Mississippi, Montana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Maine, Georgia and Idaho; 10 least vulnerable states: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, ... Continue reading
TW Steel Unveils Renault F1 Team Collection
Basel, March 17, 2010: TW Steel celebrated the start of BASELWORLD 2010 by unveiling its new âRenault F1 Teamâ collection â the first executions produced as the Dutch watch brand begins its association as âOfficial Timing Partnerâ to the Renault F1 Team in 2010. TW Steelâs newest offerings ... Continue reading
Harker wraps up GatorNationals with Semi-Final Finish
Gainesville, March 17, 2010: Aussie Steve Harker made a solid semi-final appearance at this weekend's NHRA GatorNationals in what was considered one of the toughest race events in Top Alcohol Funny Car history. As rain delayed qualifying on Friday, teams only received two qualifying passes before going into elimination ... Continue reading
Andersen Racing Successfully Hosts Round One of the Florida Karting Championship
PALMETTO, Fla., March 17 â Andersen Racing personnel have driven race cars, fielded race cars in many different series, won championships, administered racing series, hosted corporate karting events, run a pro karting shop and conducted training camps for race car drivers. Now the group can add track promoter to i ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Living Wall Display at Truck Show
FULLERTON, March 17, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation, a long-time champion of environmental initiatives, will bring their display to life at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., March 25-27, with a âliving wallâ featuring natural plants. Using a new, award-winning technology developed by NatureXh ... Continue reading
The Luck of the Irish Follows Conor Daly to P1 in Final Practice Session
SEBRING, March 17, 2010: Conor Daly took the luck of the Irish with him this St. Patrick's Day to finish P1 in the final practice session of the day. After two official test days yesterday and one official practice this morning, it seems the young Irish-blooded driver found his stride in his lucky #22 Juncos Racing car ... Continue reading
Track Chic Live - The 2010 Season Starts With A Bang With The Unser Family! - 8PM Thursday Night!
Indianapolis, March 17, 2010: Tomorrow night, "Track Chic Live" returns for its March installment and host Theresa Earnheart will welcome one of the first families of motorsport...the Unser's! This special edition will update us on the latest with Cody Unser and her organization, the "Cody Unser First Step Foundation". ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, March 17, 2010: Tonight on a very special edition of "the Next Level", we'll talk with IndyCar Sao Paulo winner Will Power and PitFit's Jim Leo, one of the key people who orchestrated Will's rehab program after his back injury last summer. This incredible story of persistence and desire will be told by th ... Continue reading
New 2011 Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel Offers Customers More Fueling Choices
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- -- The all-new Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty is B20 biodiesel compatible. This increased biodiesel compatibility gives customers more fueling choices -- Diesel engines account for 65 perc ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta, Top 12 'American Idols' Get Personal
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- -- Ford is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of "American Idol" by giving each of the top 12 contestants a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own customized 2011 Ford Fiesta graphics -- This new element will be featured in a video segment in toni ... Continue reading
New Thatcham TQA for Mig Brazing Equipment
Thatcham are announcing a new criterion for the accreditation of MIG Brazing equipment, adding to the growing range of Thatcham's product certifications for repair equipment and consumables ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Inaugurates Plant In Chennai, India
Renault-Nissan Alliance Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn today joined more than 1,000 guests in Chennai, India, for the inauguration of the first dedicated Renault-Nissan Alliance vehicle manufacturing plant ... Continue reading
UK's First Online Price-Drop Car Auction Offers New Route for Rapid and Profitable Disposal
Car dealers now have a new, rapid and cost-effective way of selling their stock direct to consumers and trade, saving the hassle and expense associated with traditional routes to market, thanks to UK Car Exchange www.ukcarexchange.com. ... Continue reading
Up to £2,000 Off a New Kia With 'Year Switch'
Kia Motors is extending the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with the introduction of 7 Year Switch, offering owners of cars over seven years old the chance to trade up to a new Kia, take home a seven year warranty and save up to £2,000 off the list price. ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Its Latest Maps
TomTom customers can easily get the most accurate and reliable maps thanks to the company's latest map release. It includes more than 100 new or updated maps, three new countries and over 100,000 kilometres of new roads, which can be downloaded directly from the TomTom Map Shop. ... Continue reading
Multijet II Diesel Power For Alfa Mito
The Alfa MiTo range has offered economical yet powerful diesel derivatives since it was launched in the UK in 2009. Now Alfa Romeo is ushering in the next generation of diesel technology with the introduction of MultiJet II ... Continue reading
Suzuki Backs FCAI Call for Eco-Car Incentives
Suzuki Australia has applauded the FCAI call for government support for low emission vehicles. ... Continue reading
Shannons : 'No Reserve' Collection Creates Bidding Frenzy
The largest private collection of classic cars and motorcycles to be offered with no reserve in Australia for many years created a bidding frenzy at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on March 15. ... Continue reading
PARIS, March 16 -- Tires and tire-related operations represent around 99% of the Michelin Group's business. Consequently, only approximately 1% is generated by maps and guides, digital content provided by ViaMichelin, and licensed products managed by the Group's worldwide Michelin Lifestyle subsidiary. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
Saab Cars North America Announces New Headquarters
DETROIT, March 16 -- -- Saab Cars North America to reside in Royal Oak, Michigan -- Company to invest $2.4 million to enhance North American Sales and Marketing Operations -- Over 2000 jobs to be retained or created over the next few years Saab Cars North America today announced that its headquarters will reside in Roy ... Continue reading
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