Audi to Unveil New A6 Avant on May 18 - WATCH IT LIVE HERE
BERLIN/INGOLSTADT - May 13, 2011: Audi HOPES TO ONCE AGAIN lead the way with ITS new Audi A6 Avant. On May 18, Audi will unveil the new trendsetter of the business class in the Humboldt Box, opposite Berlin Cathedral. With its lightweight body and many additional innovations, the seventh-generation A6 Avant will write ... Continue reading
TSi Auto Solutions Celebrates a Decade in Business
PR Newswire MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., May 17, 2011 MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., May 17, 2011 -- TSi Auto Solutionsââ¢, a global provider of technology solutions to the automotive industry, is celebrating 10 years in business by looking ahead to its next phase of growth. The company was founded in 2001 as a local ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Another Short Practice Day At Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2011: Mike Conway shook down the No. 27 Hire Heroes car on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after some tweaks overnight, and Andretti Autosport teammate Marco Andretti got in five laps "to get the feel of a different setup." That was the extent of on-track action - save for crews tuning up on pit l ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced that five companies have joined the organization: Albemarle Corporation, BAE Industries, Inc., Energy Design Service System, Inc. (EDSS), GDC Inc. and Haley & Aldri ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, May 17, 2011 -- AutoTrader Classics, the classic car marketplace operated by AutoTrader.com, is making strategic changes to its business in an effort to better address the needs of the classic car enthusiast audience and the companies and individuals advertising to that audience. AutoTrader Classics will stop ... Continue reading
Green Automotive To Begin All-Electric SUV Impact Testing
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) last night confirmed its initiation of a 20 MPH FMVSS 214 Oblique Pole Side Impact test on its All-Electric SUV, and plans to continue testing as part of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards testing required before the Companyââ¬â¢s planned launch ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2011 -- International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, a global tier one supplier, today presented its Ecoblend Environmental Award to Bozenka Shepherd for her outstanding design concept "the beauty of natural woods" that embraced green mobility and renewable materials in vehicle interiors. T ... Continue reading
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 17, 2011 -- Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood toured the construction site where Nissan is building a state-of-the-art facility to manufacture advanced lithium-ion batteries. The plant, which will be the largest in the country capable of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for auto ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. today announced its participation in the following investor conference which will also be available via live audio webcast: Stephens Spring Investment ConferenceEric Loughmiller, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, and Jonathan Peisner, Vice President and Treasur ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Appoints Richard Adante to the Newly Created Position of Vice President of Operations
WARREN, Ohio, May 17, 2011 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced that Richard Adante has joined the Stoneridge management team in the new role of Vice President of Operations. In this role, Mr. Adante will have responsibility for plant operations, supply chain and implementation of the Company's ongoing strategy for oper ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Announces Proposed Public Offering of 10,000,000 Common Shares
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE Amex: TA) today announced that it has commenced a public offering of 10,000,000 common shares. TA expects to use the proceeds of this offering for general business purposes, including funding capital improvements to TAââ¬â¢s existing travel centers, acquisit ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c0e5df/americas_comp any_c) has announced the addition of the "Americas Company Car Market Database" directory to their offering. The Americas Company Car Market Database covers four company car markets - Argentina, Brazil, Canada and USA. The data ... Continue reading
BIO and Other Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON--The federal Renewable Fuel Standard provides the stable policy essential to attracting private investment to the development of advanced biofuels. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today joined the Advanced BioFuel Association, the Renewable Fuel Association, the Advanced Ethanol Council and the ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Wrangler, Remember, Ride and Review
2011 Jeep Wrangler An American Icon Jeep® is the authentic sport utility vehicle (SUV). According to a Chrysler history, in July 1940, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a âlight reconnaissance vehicleâ to replace the Army's motorcycle and modified Ford Model-T vehicles. The Army i ... Continue reading
Touting Our Own Horns: Humble Honker Far More Than Just a Beep or Blast at Ford
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2011 -- Around the world, Ford customers have unique horn-blowing behaviors In North America, customers use their horns less often than elsewhere in the world ââ¬â typically as a way to greet neighbors and locate their vehicles in parking lots In other parts of the world, horns get ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Friday Steak Night At Thunderhill!
Thanks to Baileyâs Burgers, weâll have some great food available for purchase throughout this upcoming weekend at Thunderhill Raceway! Weâll start off our weekend with our FRIDAY STEAK NIGHT (May 20). Hereâs more information: FRIDAY, May 20, 7:30P-10:00P Grandstand Concession Area Our âFriday S ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck Deliveries in April 2011
Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Total deliveries from the Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s truck operations in April amounted to 19,366 vehicles. This was an increase of 49% compared with the year-earlier period. See attached file for full report: http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/14/F7/1 ... Continue reading
eBay Motors iPhone App is the Ultimate Car Lover's Companion with My Garage Custom Shopping
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Thousands of car lovers turn to eBay Mobile to shop for cars, parts and accessories. With todayââ¬â¢s launch of the new, free eBay Motors iPhone app, U.S. car owners and automobile enthusiasts now have a tailored mobile shopping experience that allows them to bid on or buy anything from rar ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1a31a2/global_electr ic_ve) has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 " report to their offering. âGlobal Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014â TechNavio analysts forecast t ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 17, 2011 -- A newly released study by A.T. Kearney forecasts 13.2 million new autos will be sold in the U.S. this year. The study further anticipates an upward trend toward pre-recession levels of about 16 million units by 2013. Since 2007, total new and used pent-up demand has accumulated to 32 ... Continue reading
Auto Experts Discuss Fuel Efficiency, Plastics at 2011 New York International Auto Show
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 -- With fuel prices remaining stubbornly high across the country, the focus at the recent 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) was on lighter and more fuel efficient vehicles. Plastics Make it Possible® hosted a panel of automotive experts who examined the innovative role of plastics ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Sam Schmidt Motorsports Indianapolis 500 Practice Report
INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2011: Alex Taglianiâs lap of 39.8445 seconds at 225.878 mph was the fastest turned by any driver during Mondayâs practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The driver of the No. 77 Bowers & Wilkins Dallara/Honda/Firestone for Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) turn ... Continue reading
Visteon Awarded 2011 Toyota Global Technology & Development Award
YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 17, 2011 -- Visteon Corporation received the "Technology & Development Award" from Toyota at its recent 2011 Suppliers Convention in Nagoya, Japan. The award recognizes noise-reduction technology as applied to a low-cost fuel pump controller (FPC). Co-developed with Toyota, the technology is consid ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Turns Macy's Store Window Into New-Model Showroom
NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 -- The fashion-forward 2012 Honda Civic Coupe, wearing the official livery of an IZOD IndyCar pace car, has taken up residence in the windows of the Herald Square and Roosevelt Macy's stores to promote the Civic Racing Style sweepstakes heralding the arrival of the all-new, ninth generation Honda ... Continue reading
TrendWatch: Gas Prices May Pass $4/gal Nationwide
$4/gallon nationwide within the coming week, according to a Yahoo! Finance interview with Tom Kloza, chief analyst at the Oil Price Information Service. "There's enough momentum to take us up there," said Kloza, who also noted that this weekend's 3.4-cent surge was likely a delayed reaction to deadly storms across the ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Coulomb Technologies today announced that the executive mansion in Springfield, Ill. has installed a residential ChargePointî charging station for electric vehicles. The installation of the ChargePoint station marks the first time a Governor of any state in the US has installed a networked residential c ... Continue reading
Using E85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Can Save Almost $1 per Gallon and Fight Terrorism
Using E85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicle Can Save almost $1 per Gallon and Fight Terrorism If youâre okay with terrorism and the current gasoline prices and you can skip this articleâ¦if not, you may want to read it By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I had to drive over to San Franci ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--The successful launch of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) depends greatly on the deployment of a robust residential and commercial network of charging equipment. This market is largely in its infancy as many of the companies involved have been selling product for less than five years, but the competitio ... Continue reading
ARCA Series - Robb Brent To Assist Sean Corr And Empire Racing At New Jersey
MOORESVILLE, May 17, 2011: Officials from Empire Racing LLC. announced today that veteran race car driver and road racing ace Robb Brent will attend Sundayâs ModSpace 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park as a driver coach to championship series contender Sean Corr in the No. 82 Roush Yates Performance / Roush Yates ... Continue reading
ARCA Series - Matt Merrell And Win-Tron Dish Out Another Podium Performance
TOLEDO, May 17, 2011: While Matt Merrell and his Win-Tron Racing team had high hopes for a win in Sundayâs Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care, the team was able to nail their third top-five finish of the year and fourth consecutive top-10 in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. Making his return t ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Pre-Race Feature - Making The Impossible, Possible
With the exception of Monaco, which is an anomaly in every way, the Circuit de Catalunya has long been the circuit at which overtaking is more difficult than anywhere else in Formula One. 16 of the 20 races held at the circuit have been won from pole position, including every one in the past decade. In the past three y ... Continue reading
ARCA Series - Busy Day For Duno Ends In Top-15 Finish At Toledo
TOLEDO, May 17, 2011: Determination, hard work and perseverance was the name of the game for Milka Duno and her Sheltra Motorsports team this weekend at Toledo Speedway.On a weekend where it seemed like luck was not on her side, Duno powered her CITGO SUPERGARD Dodge to a 15th-place finish in the caution-marred Menards ... Continue reading
ARCA Series - Impressive Run For Maryeve Dufault Derailed At Toledo Speedway
TOLEDO, May 17, 2011: Despite her lack of experience on a short track in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, Maryeve Dufault flexed her muscle in the No. 12 VR-12 / Dodge Motorsports / UNOH Dodge Charger during Sundayâs Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway. The 2011 ARCA Racing S ... Continue reading
Electric Cars: GM Electric Motors Plant is First for Major U.S. Automaker
WHITE MARSH, Md., May 17, 2011 -- The General Motors electric motor plant near Baltimore will be the first by a major U.S. automaker dedicated to making the critical components for vehicle electrification when the plant opens in 2013. With Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on hand, GM broke ground Tuesday for the previousl ... Continue reading
CHENNAI, India, May 17, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company to invest US $72 million to expand its powertrain facility in Chennai to support sales and export growth plans in India The engine plant's production capacity will increase from 250,000 to 330,000 units per year, an additional output of 80,000 diesel engines Ford to in ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Thunderhill Raceway Schedule of Events - May 20 & 21
*THUNDERHILL RACEWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 20 & 21, 2011 A-LINE NIGHT AT THE RACES Friday, May 20â6:00 p.m.â11:00 p.m.âOpen Test-n-TuneâTech Opensâ Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage/pit access throughout the weeken ... Continue reading
Trans Am - Ave Drives Flag-To-Flag To Win Round Three At VIR
ALTON, May 16, 2011: In three career starts at VIRginia International Raceway, Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., had three consecutive runner-up finishes until today when he drove flag-to-flag to capture his first-ever SCCA Pro Racing Tran-Am Series win at the scenic 3.27-mile track. Daniel Ramoutarsingh, of La Romain, Trinid ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Kenseth Completes Roush Fenway Monster Sweep
DOVER, May 16, 2011: Matt Kenseth took two tires under the raceâs final caution, restarted second, quickly took the lead and drove right into victory lane to give Roush Fenway Racing the weekend sweep in NASCARâs top two series at Dover International Speedway (Carl Edwards won the Nationwide Race on Saturday) ... Continue reading
Formula Enterprises - Rettich Dominates SCCA Pro Racing Season Opener At VIR
ALTON, May 16, 2011: After coming up just short of winning the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Formula Enterprises championship last year, Scott Rettich, of Camden, Ohio, got his 2011 championship aspirations off to the best possible start with a sweep of Sundayâs season-opening doubleheader at Virginia International Raceway ... Continue reading
Spec Racer - Spicer and Schofield Score Season-Opening Wins At VIR
ALTON, May 16, 2011: Richard Spicer, of Laurel, Md., and Brian Schofield, of Lakeland, Fla., took victories in the season-opening doubleheader for the 2011 SCCA Pro Racing Pro Spec Racer Ford series at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday. Both races featured numerous lead changes. In the first race, Spicer started ... Continue reading
Changes At The Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Press Office - Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Appoints New Head Of PR
Natasha Waddington, formerly Communications Manager for Jaguar Land Rover, has been appointed Head of PR for Hyundai UK. ... Continue reading
Jon Williams, managing director of Toyota GB, welcomed the announcement of a return to 100 per cent production at European plants in June, including Toyota Manufacturing UK in Derbyshire and Deeside. ... Continue reading
If you are in France for Le Mans you might like to know that Mike Moreton, author of 'Jaguar XJ220 - The Inside Story' published by Veloce, is hosting a gathering of Jaguar enthusiasts to celebrate the recent publication of his fascinating book. ... Continue reading
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--Scuderi Group, LLC today released the results of an extensive vehicle computer study (the Study), which was funded by the Scuderi Group and conducted by an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory. The Study modeled various Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) engine designs in a vehicl ... Continue reading
Truck Trucks' Deliveries In April 2011
Volvo Trucks'global deliveries in April 2011 were 85% higher than in the same month last year. ... Continue reading
Audi Builds Firm Foundations For UK Q3 Launch
The new Audi Q3 compact SUV is in good shape to take on the UK following the confirmation this week of keen pricing starting from £24,560 OTR, and the finalization of an impressive equipment list for all versions. ... Continue reading
Great Battle At Corsica Rally - Kopecky Second, Loix Third
The third event of the IRC championship offered a thrilling spectacle from the first kilometre to the last ... Continue reading
VACC Calls For Random Vehicle Inspections All Year-Round
VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, supports the Victoria Police call to motorists to ensure their vehicles are 100 per cent roadworthy, 365 days of the year. ... Continue reading
Volvo V60 Outbrakes The Competition
The all-new Volvo V60 has beaten considerably more expensive competition in emergency braking tests carried out in Germany. ... Continue reading
Audi Balanced Mobility - The Route to CO2- Neutral Mobility
Audi wants to take the lead in the automotive industry regarding sustainable approaches to the use of natural resources. Under the motto of "Audi balanced mobility," Audi is gearing its efforts to pursue a major goal: completely CO2-neutral mobility. The Audi e-gas project is a pivotal aspect of this initiative. ... Continue reading
The Global Ford Ranger Challenge: Be The First To Test it!
Ford is looking for the toughest challenges in selected markets around the world to test its soon-to-be-released all-new Ranger in real-life conditions. ... Continue reading
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