CARSON, Calif., Aug. 17 -- U.S. Auto Parts , one of the largest online providers of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Whitney Automotive Group for the purchase price of $27.5 million and assumption of approximately $11 million in trade-related and ... Continue reading
Audi Reviews, Comparisons and Prices - Audi Buyers Guide
SEE ALSO: Audi Reviews 1996-2011 SEE ALSO: Audi Buyers Guide AUDI AG, commonly known as Audi (pronounced /a'Êdi/), is a premium luxury German automobile manufacturer which produces Audi branded cars, with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Audi has been an almost wholly-owned (99.7%) subsidiary of the Volkswagen G ... Continue reading
2003 Honda Accord, 2003 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Honda Element Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / ACCORD 2003 HONDA / CIVIC 2003 HONDA / ELEMENT 2003-2004 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: AUG 04, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V364000 NHTSA Action Number: EA09001 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Potential Number of Units Affected: ... Continue reading
2009-2010 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Arcadia, Saturn Outlook Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BUICK / ENCLAVE 2009-2010 CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE 2009-2010 GMC / ACADIA 2009-2010 SATURN / OUTLOOK 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V375000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / FRONTIER Model Year(s):2010 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 09, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V372000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 951 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Compare 25 Years of Ford Mustang 2011-1997
Compare: 2011 2010 Ford Mustang 2009-1997 Ford Mustang Auto Central; Production of the 1964.5 Ford Mustang began in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964 and the car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964 at the New York World's Fair. It is Ford's third oldest nameplate currently in production next to the F-Serie ... Continue reading
Zipcar Challenges Car Owners to a 'Low-Car Diet'
Call for participants in third annual challenge encourages and enables people to give up their car for 30-days and get smart on alternative transportation options CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 17 -- Zipcar Inc., the world's largest car-sharing service, is challenging car owners nationwide to participate in its third annual Lo ... Continue reading
Ford Edge Reaches 400,000 Sales Since Introduction, More Than Any Other Midsize Crossover
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 17 -- -- Ford Edge sales this weekend hit 400,000, more than any midsize crossover since its introduction in late 2006 -- The crossover segment is one of the most fiercely contested in the industry, expanding 220 percent since 2006 - and expected to grow another 20 percent this year -- The new 201 ... Continue reading
Chevron Announces Significant Natural Gas Find in Australia
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Corp. today announced further drilling success in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, Australiaââ¬â¢s premier hydrocarbon basin. âIn terms of net gas pay, Acme-1 is one of our most significant natural gas discoveries in Australia. As our ninth and largest offshore ... Continue reading
Making the Back-to-School Car Safe: Top Five DIY Checklist
AutoMD.com Helps Parents Make Sure Their Son's or Daughter's Back-to-School Car is Safe and Ready to Drive CARSON, Calif., Aug. 17 -- Whether your back-to-school kid is driving to college or high school, it is important that his/her vehicle is in tip-top shape and, above all, safe to drive. Sadly, motor vehicle acciden ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8 -- -- With 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) delivers the new Shelby GT500® with a 10 horsepower increase; an all-new 5.4-liter all-aluminum engine is 102 pounds lighter than the previous cast-iron engine and uses Ford-patented plasma-coating technology ... Continue reading
THR & TSRS Drivers, Teams and Race Fans, Good evening to our racers, crews, families and race fans! I woke up this morning with such an excited feeling about this past weekendâs racing action at Thunderhill Raceway. On any given race night, we can pick a particular class or series and say, âNow that race was ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport's Ostella Finishes Fifth At Trois-Rivieres
Woodbridge, August 17, 2010: AIM Autosportâs Formula Mazda team scored a fifth-place finish yesterday when David Ostella claimed the spot in the tenth round of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear at Grand Prix Trois-Rivières. Walt Bowlin driving a second entry in the Star Mazda Masters Class compl ... Continue reading
Red-hot Coughlin Wins Again In Brainerd
BRAINERD, Aug. 16, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. let everyone on his JEGS.com race team know he wanted to go into the Countdown to the Championship with as much momentum as possible. After adding another win to his 2010 total Sunday at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, Coughlin has go ... Continue reading
Lorenzo Earns Seventh Win Of Season
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2010: As the world heads to Indianapolis for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 27-29, the championship chase in MotoGP has come down to Jorge Lorenzo vs. the world. Defending Red Bull Indianapolis GP winner Lorenzo continued his historic season by earning his seventh victory in 10 starts this ... Continue reading
Andersen Racing's Krohn Finishes Fourth In Sunday's Star Mazda Race At Trois-Rivieres
TROIS-RIVIERES, Aug. 16, 2010: Andersen Racingâs Anders Krohn started second in Round 10 of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear Sunday afternoon at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières, led about a quarter of the race, and then finished fourth in the 39-lap event on the 1.53-mile street circuit. Krohn ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Adds Two More NFL Teams To Its Sports Marketing Roster
FULLERTON, Aug. 16, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation, which recently signed a sponsorship program with the Dallas Cowboys, added two more National Football League teams to its roster: the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. As with the Cowboysâ program, the sponsorship of the Broncos and Ravens is designed to gene ... Continue reading
The Future Is Bright - The Future Is Orange?
Coventry, August 16, 2010: An Orange invasion threatens to upset the status quo in the BriSCA F1 Stock Car World Championship weekend at MCM Coventry Stadium on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September. Not since 1955 - when Polish emigree Jerzey Wojtowicz VC lifted high the World Final trophy - has anything like a European n ... Continue reading
Dreaming of the Outdoors? Land Rover and Biosphere Expeditions Offer the Chance to Go Beyond
Summer in the UK is the perfect time to experience the outdoors, but too many of us are cooped up in offices up and down the country to spend time outside. This summer, everyone in the UK, Spain and Italy will be given the opportunity to go beyond their everyday lives and make the dream of the outdoors a reality. ... Continue reading
More Ford Vans Set Keep Blue Oval Ahead
The Ford commercial vehicle range continues to develop and build its market-leading position. ... Continue reading
Lexus: Prime Position for a Sporty Drive
The moment drivers get behind the wheel of the new CT 200h, there will be no mistaking the sporty character of Lexus's debut model in the luxury small car market. Great attention has been paid to perfecting the ideal driving position, with seat design and location, steering wheel position and even the angle of the peda ... Continue reading
Seven's Savior Honoured With Memorial Blat
The life of Graham Nearn, rescuer of the legendary Seven sportscar and founder of Caterham Cars, will be celebrated with a 'Memorial Blat' next month. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK Augusty 17, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Clare Baldwin Soyoung Kim And Clare Baldwin writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co has completed the paperwork for an initial public offering, and timing of its filing with the U.S. securities regulators rests with the board of the top U.S. automaker, sources fami ... Continue reading
Automobilia In Demand At Shannons Melbourne Sale
Number plate and automobilia collectors were well satisfied at Shannons Melbourne Classic Auction on August 16, driving total sales of nearly $800,000, with nearly 80 per cent of all lots sold on the night. ... Continue reading
New Transit Tipper Makes Work Easier
The new Ford One Stop Shop Transit Tipper is the latest version of the UK's best-selling tipper. It has been the benchmark for the industry since its launch 12 years ago, evolving through user feedback and legislative requirements and setting new standards in design and safety while backed up by a comprehensive after-s ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Commercial Vehicle Price Benchmarks
White van man has never had value so good. In response to strong demand for Ford commercial vehicles from retail customers, the company has announced two new "Leader" models. They offer sub £12,000 and £10,000 Transit and Transit Connects respectively, specified to appeal to private van drivers wanting to buy the mar ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
Available Porsche upgrades include a Panamera Turbo Powerkit, a Sport Design Package and 20-inch Panamera Sport Wheels ATLANTA, Aug. 17 -- In September Porsche will begin offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit that increases engine output to 540 horsepower (standard is 500 horsepower). Other personalization upgrades includ ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive and the MP4-12C Make North American Debut in Pebble Beach - VIDEO ENHANCED
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - August 17, 2010: McLaren Automotive secured three exclusive locations to reveal the first in the companyâs range of innovative high-performance sports cars to car enthusiasts, collectors, and prospective customers. The official presentation of the 12C was made by McLaren Automotiveâs Managi ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary of The Beatles First Hamburg Performance - VIDEO ENHANCED
HAMBURG, Germany - August 17, 2010: Fifty years ago today, the four lads from Liverpool known as The Beatles played their first gig in Hamburg, German - the venue that was to change John, Paul, George and Ringo's life (not to mention Pete Best, the band's original drummer). Although it would take another two and a half ... Continue reading
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