Honda Recalls 2011 Civic and Odyssey
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS EQUIPPED WITH A ROLL OVER VALVE (ROV). DUE TO IMPROPER ULTRASONIC WELDING OF THE P ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 17, 2011 How A Leading American Auto Company Reached Business Goals Through HPC WASHINGTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is releasing a case study today highlighting the ... Continue reading
PR Newswire GALVESTON, Texas, March 17, 2011 GALVESTON, Texas, March 17, 2011 -- Ford and radio personality Tom Joyner are partnering for the fifth consecutive year as part of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage that benefits Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ford will have the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer Limited ... Continue reading
Epyon to Deliver Fast Chargers to Large-Scale EV Taxi Operator Prestige GreenCab
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, March 17, 2011 -- - Intelligent System Helps Dutch Fleet Owner Integrate EV Charging in Regular Business Process Epyon BV, the leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced today that it will deliver fast-charging equipment and software to ... Continue reading
GEICO $150,000 Donation to Boost USO of North Carolina Programs
RALEIGH, N.C.--Wellness for Warriors programs, airport and base reception centers, and entertainment events run by the United Service Organizations (USO) of North Carolina will be among USO programs that receive a financial boost of $150,000 from GEICO. The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation has committed $50,000 in 2011, ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 17, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- Overall vehicle dependability has improved from 2010, with automakers succeeding in reducing problem rates in many traditional areas, but experiencing some challenges in overcoming problems with newer technologies and featu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG Returns as Title Sponsor of Miami Beach Polo World Cup
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., March 17, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., March 17, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA announces that its Mercedes-AMG performance brand is returning for a second season as title sponsor of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup from April 21st to April 24th, 2011, and plans to showcase the all-new 2012 CLS63 AMG to So ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Global Suppliers for Strong Performance in 2010
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Forty-seven global suppliers received Ford's World Excellence Awards for 2010 Ford's supplier partners are recognized for achieving the highest level of excellence in quality, cost and delivery Ford Motor Company recognized its 2010 top perf ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Lincoln received the highest score for durability in annual industry study of three-year-old vehicles Ford Motor Company has four award recipients in their respective model segments Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing vehicle in the ... Continue reading
Infiniti Challenges the Notion of What a Hybrid Should Be with the Launch of the Infiniti M Hybrid
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 17, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 17, 2011 -- Infiniti announces its first high performance hybrid in bold style. Ã In a new ad campaign that challenges the conventional notion of what a hybrid can be, Infiniti takes viewers on a journey through the history of hybrids, starting over ... Continue reading
Corsa Wins Award For Mustang Exhaust
CORSA PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS WINS ABOUT.COM'S 2011 READER'S CHOICE AWARD FOR MUSTANG AFTERMARKET PRODUCT BEREA, Ohio - CORSA Performance Exhausts has been selected as the winner of the About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Award for best Mustang Aftermarket Product. A TMG Performance Products, LLC company, CORSA is a leading ma ... Continue reading
General Motors Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 17, 2011 DETROIT, March 17, 2011 -- General Motors Company today announced its Board of Directors has approved a second quarterly dividend of $0.594 per share on its Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock. Ã The dividend is payable June 1, 2011 to Series B holders of record ... Continue reading
Michigan Buick Dealers Tell MI Auto Times They're Proud of Buick Out Selling Other Luxury Brands
DETROIT--Michigan Buick dealers saw Buick sales soar past top luxury brands for the month of February. MI Auto Times is announcing Buick has surpassed Lexus for the second month in a row and outsold Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Acura. âBeing a part of the Buick legacy as it blossoms into what it is today is an indescri ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Ranks Third Among Nameplates in Dependability by J.D. Power and Associates
PR Newswire MAHWAH, N.J., March 17, 2011 MAHWAH, N.J., March 17, 2011 -- The Jaguar lineup of beautiful, fast cars was recognized for its No. 3 ranking in overall long-term dependability in J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS), released today. This recognition of Jaguar's dependability, ... Continue reading
Ford Opens Flexible, Green Michigan Assembly Plant with Production of All-New Ford Focus
PR Newswire WAYNE, Mich., March 17, 2011 WAYNE, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Transformed Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP), which will produce the fuel-efficient new global Ford Focus for North American customers, features flexible manufacturing, environmentally friendly practices and a highly trained work force A $550 million ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hits Home Run with 'Dream' Baseball Diamond in Sacramento Area - VIDEO ENHANCED
GRANITE BAY, CA March 17, 2011: What started as a simple online ZIP code nomination by area-resident Marie Kennedy became a boon for local baseball teams when a Lakeside Little League field was chosen as one of five winners of Chevrolet's Building Diamonds and Dreams program. Local winner Kennedy selected the Lakeside ... Continue reading
Iveco Trakker Among the Exciting "Earth Movers" Presented at Samoter 2011 - VIDEO FEATURE
Iveco, a Fiat Industrial Group company, presented a wide range of models at the 28th edition of Samoter, the International Triennial Earth-Moving and Construction Machine Exhibition, in Verona, Italy. The Iveco stand exhibited the Trakker model, designed to work on all types of terrain. On display are an ADN720T50T/P 6 ... Continue reading
Round 1 Skip Barber National Qualifying: Anderson on Pole
Sebring, Mar. 17: The first qualifying session of the season for the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda almost didnât happen due to fog on track at Sebring International Raceway. With just ten minutes remaining in the session, the fog cleared and Scott Anderson set down the fastest time ... Continue reading
Back by Popular Demand, the Historic Formula 1 Cars Return to the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix
Montréal, March 16, 2011: Due to the tremendous success of the vintage Formula 1 cars with the fans at last year's Canadian Grand Prix, organizers have decided to renew the invitation to the owners-drivers of Historic Grand Prix for the upcoming June 10, 11 & 12 event. The group responded with enthusiasm to the invita ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Mar. 17, 2011: The worlds of NASCAR and IndyCar came together at Talladega Superspeedway and Barber Motorsports Park today. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray slid behind the wheel of Scott Dixon's 09 Target Honda IndyCar at Barber, and Dixon took McMurray's No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet for som ... Continue reading
Labonte Brings Local Flavor To Bristol
BRISTOL, March 16, 2011: Since the Daytona 500, Bobby Labonteâs No. 47 has sported a unique look with a different sponsor weekly. During the fourth race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Labonte arrives with a household brand that is headquartered not far from the half-mile high-banked concrete oval of Brist ... Continue reading
4 Wheel Parts Becomes The Official Off Road Parts Retailer of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
Corona, March 16, 2011: Just as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is the biggest short-course racing series in the world, 4 Wheel Parts is the biggest retailer of off-road truck parts, so it's only natural that 4 Wheel Parts has upped its involvement with the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for the 2011 to become t ... Continue reading
2011 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour Begins With Dixie National Tour
CECIL, March 16, 2011: The 2011 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour officially opened this past weekend, bringing 240 competitors to the South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga. The Dixie Region hosted the event for the fifth consecutive year, making use of the available space in the paddock of the multi-use faci ... Continue reading
Bristol Golden Giveaway Offers Fans Chance To Win Ford Mustang Pace Car
CONCORD, March 16, 2011: Race fans love having their picture taken with the Bristol Motor Speedway pace car. Now they have the opportunity not just to go home with a photo, but the car itself. Beginning March 18, Bristol Motor Speedway, Scotts EZ Seed and Ford, will give fans the chance to win the official 2011 BMS 50t ... Continue reading
Priceless Seat Time Earns Cory Joyce Solid Finishes At Greenville-Pickens
MOORESVILLE, March 16, 2011: With hopes of making his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East debut at Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway later this month, Mooresville, North Carolina native packed up his Cory Joyce Racing (CJR) team for the short trip South for two Late Model events this past Saturday night. Never seeing the notor ... Continue reading
Office Depot/Mobil 1 Racing Tony Stewart Bristol Advance
KANNAPOLIS, March 16, 2011: Tony Stewart has been sharp as a pistol in the first three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races of the 2011 season. After all, heâs led 222 laps, which is 80 laps more than anyone else. Yet even while the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala for Stewart-Haas Racing has b ... Continue reading
FAMOSO March Meet - Time to Race
BAKERSFIELD, Mar. 16, 2011: During the past 53 years, the March Meet has drawn the greatest racers in drag racing history: âBig Daddyâ� Don Garlits, Shirley âCha-Chaâ� Muldowney, John Force, Don âThe Snakeâ� Prudhomme and Tom âThe Mongooseâ� McEwen, to name a ... Continue reading
J.J. Yeley Talks About Staying With The Fans, Bristol And NASCAR Points
Are You Staying With J.J.?: Thanks to the support from Star Coach Race Tours, J.J. Yeley will kick off his âStaying With J.J.â� campaign which Yeley, the former USAC champion will camp out with several race fans in the infield at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. In addition to staying just feet from Yeley ... Continue reading
Iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Evolves
Built in Japan, the Lancer Evolution X is a refreshing alternative for customers looking for timeless elegance and presence, sharp dynamics, reliability and value-for-money, all delivered by the quality brand that is Mitsubishi Motors. ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Children's Visions for the Cars of the Future
Cars that can fly, cars that run on water and a limousine boasting twin hot tubs inside: these were among the many colourful and inventive ideas produced by the winners of the UK section of the Toyota Dream Car Art competition. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2011
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , one of the leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturers, today reported results for the Company's second quarter and first six months of Fiscal 2011. âI am very pleased with our results given the continuing challenges with the U.S. economy and our ab ... Continue reading
Gary Busey Launches GPS Voice App, Advises Drivers to 'Honk at Geese'
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 -- Academy Award-nominated actor, Hollywood enigma, and current Celebrity Apprentice standout, Gary Busey, brings his unique blend of deep and spiritual driving directions to GPS users across the globe. Exclusively from NavTones.com - the leading indep ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Turbochargers for DEUTZ Heavy-Duty Agricultural Engines
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- BorgWarner supplies its latest B-series generation turbochargers for the newly developed DEUTZ 6.1-liter six-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine, used in the agricultural machinery segment with start of production in January 2011. The ... Continue reading
Majority of New-Car Shoppers Plan to Research Financing Options Online
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence survey concerning car financing, the majority of new-car shoppers (64 percent) who plan to finance some or all of their next vehicle say they will research their financin ... Continue reading
Awareness and Usage Of Smartphone Apps inside Cars Remains Low in Europe - Press Release
LONDON â 17 March, 2011 â A recent Frost & Sullivan survey on consumer preferences for smartphone applications (apps) and usage within cars reveals that unlike the general perception that awareness and usage of such apps is soaring, actual awareness among European car owners is very moderate and daily usage i ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'Best New Crossover Vehicle' in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- In addition to being named the "International Truck of the Year" by ICOTY jurors and a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV now has achieved "Best New Crossover Vehicle" ... Continue reading
Hyundai Carries Some Of The Wait By Offering Free Alternative ix35
Demand for the Hyundai ix35 has been unprecedented not only across Europe, but also worldwide, placing supply under intense pressure and resulting in long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative in particular. ... Continue reading
Renault Twingo Wins City Car Category At Parkers New Car Awards 2011
Just over one week since driving away with yet another award for Scenic, Renault is now celebrating in equal style for Twingo, following its 'City Car' category win at the Parkers' New Car Awards 2011. ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Skoda Octavia From Just £10,995 OTR
Skoda's multi-award winning Octavia hatchback is now being offered at an incredible £10,995 on the road or from just £149 per month with Skoda Finance. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Creates Bespoke Corsa Headphones To Launch 2011 Vaxhall UK Beatbox Championships
The Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championships are back for another year, and to launch the competition Vauxhall Motors has created a pair of stylish headphones in the shape of a New Corsa. ... Continue reading
Elegance, Efficiency And Practicality - The Audi A7 Sportback Has Arrived In Australia
With the launch of the all-new A7 Sportback in Australia, Audi has entered a new segment. The A7 Sportback breaks new ground in design with flowing, athletic, and elegant styling that combines the beauty and appeal of a coupe with comfort and practicality of a sedan. ... Continue reading
Emergency Aid For Japan. The BMW Group Donates - 1 Million To Help Disaster Victims.
Given the devastating consequences of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, the BMW Group is showing solidarity with the victims of the catastrophe and has pledged emergency aid totaling 1 million. ... Continue reading
Jeep Ready To Roar With Richmond Tigers
In a landmark statement for the iconic brand, Jeep has just signed on for a major partnership with the Richmond Tigers Football Club. ... Continue reading
HPD Defends Prototype Championships
Building on an extremely successful 2010, Honda Performance Development (HPD) is expanding its sports-prototype racing program this year as the racing arm of American Honda works with four teams, campaigning in three separate championships around the globe. ... Continue reading
Music and Motoring - a Perfect Symphony
Hyundai Motor Company is the presenting partner of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011, the world's first collaborative, online, international orchestra. 101 musicians from over 30 countries will be flown to Sydney for a week of concerts culminating in a Grand Finale performance at Sydney Opera House, which will be str ... Continue reading
Tune Up, Slow Down and Unpack to Squeeze Extra MPG Out of Every Gallon of Fuel - VIDEO STORY
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