Report Says China Will Kick U.S. Electric Butts, in Race for New Transport Fuels,
NEW YORK & BEIJING--China could lead the race to roll out electric vehicles and will deploy new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a report by Accenture that compares the two countries. But the US could lead a global biotechnology-based agricultural revolution that will ge ... Continue reading
Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No
Many motorists believe that a car dealer can refuse to honor the factory warranty if someone other than the dealer services or repairs the vehicle. That is not so, according to the recent consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alert states that "It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warra ... Continue reading
GM Names Chris Perry Vice President, U.S. Marketing
Chris Perry , is appointed vice president, U.S. marketing, replacing Joel Ewanick. Â Perry will report to Ewanick, who was named Global Chief Marketing Officer on Dec. 17, 2010. ... Continue reading
Chrysler invests $1.4 billion USD since 2008 to prepare for launch of new minivans Windsor Assembly Plant production grows 62 percent in 2010 Significant launches and investments in 2010 set foundation for Chrysler Group in 2011 Chrysler Canada ends 2010 on a high note Canadian minivan sales increase 37 percent Plant ... Continue reading
Lexus sold more luxury cars in the U.S. in 2010 than any other brand, maintaining its place at the top of the luxury market for an eighth consecutive year, according to sales data compiled by Edmunds.com. But European competitors BMW and Mercedes closed the gap by enough last year that both are poised to make a run at ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Releases 'Toyota: One Year Later' Special Report
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the release of its special report Toyota: One Year Later, providing an in-depth look at Toyota one year after its major recall crisis began i ... Continue reading
Porsche Returns As GRAND-AM Official Partner
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 18, 2011: Porsche's storied history in GRAND-AM Road Racing was underscored this week, with the announcement that it has returned as an "Official Promotional Partner" of GRAND-AM for the second straight year. Porsche is one of the most successful manufacturers in the history of the Rolex Sports Car ... Continue reading
JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts 2011 Tentative Schedule Announced
Salem, January 18, 2011: Champion Racing Association officials have announced the tentative 2011 JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts event schedule. The new crate motor late model series currently has eleven 100 lap events scheduled, the series is still considering possibly adding another date. The ... Continue reading
SCCA Runoffs To Remain At Road America Through 2013
TOPEKA, January 18, 2011: Sports Car Club of America, Inc., announced today that the SCCA National Championship Runoffs® will remain at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., through the 2013 event. The 48th edition of the event, which crowns National Champions in SCCA Club Racingâs 28 National classes, will be h ... Continue reading
Scott Stenzel's New Year Redemption at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA, January 18, 2011: Redemption was the name of the game for Scott Stenzel driver of the No. 42 Yellow Stripes Making the Driver Ford Fusion. After the last single car session, on Tuesday, Stenzel posted a sixth place time of 49.457 and was the highest placing Ford. One year ago Stenzel was setup to attempt his f ... Continue reading
2011 Coppa Milano-SanRemo: ENTRY LIST OPEN
Milan, Jan. 18, 2011: The online form is now active (www.milano-sanremo.it) with which crews may enter the historic commemoration of the Coppa MilanoâSanremo, now in its ninth year: drivers and enthusiasts of vintage and other cars have until 10 February to enter the three-day event that will put their driving abi ... Continue reading
Formula Star Mazda champion Conor Daly honored at AARWBA banquet
ROCHESTER, Jan. 18, 2011: After first being presented the 18th annual Gorsline Scholarship by racing legend Stirling Moss at the Autosport Dinner in England on Dec. 5, 18-year-old Conor Daly was again honored at the 41st AARWBA (American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association) banquet in Indianapolis on Jan. ... Continue reading
Brian Rose Motorsports Blossoms In Daytona Open Test
DAYTONA BEACH, January 18, 2011: They may be one of the newest teams in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards garage, but Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM) left Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway looking like pros as the newly organized team left the grounds with solid results leaving the group itching to return to ... Continue reading
Tony Marks Racing Shows Strength At Daytona Test
DAYTONA BEACH, January 18, 2011: Tony Marks Racing (TMR), the newest multi-car operation in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards wasnât shy about holding back in the recent three-day test session at the newly re-paved Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. In fact, the Ohio-based ARCA team quickly raised th ... Continue reading
OPTIMA Batteries Back as Official Battery of World Challenge
Topeka, January 18, 2011: WC Vision announced today that OPTIMA Batteries will return as the Official Battery of the World Challenge Championships and Sports Car Wars for the 2011 season. It will be OPTIMA Batteriesâ third straight year as an official World Challenge sponsor, and all World Challenge raceca ... Continue reading
Empire Racing Delivers Top-Five Outing At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, January 17, 2011: Without question, anytime you can post a top-five speed at the âWorld Center of Racingâ� otherwise known as Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, you should be tickled. However for Sean Corr and his Empire Racing team, the lap time was no reason to celebrate. Instead it ... Continue reading
RacersIMC Driver CASH Give-a-Way
<b>About The RacersIMC Driver CASH Give-a-Way</b> Dec.20, 2010 - The Racers International Motorsports Connection is GIVING AWAY MONEY! That's right, we are giving away money to a lucky driver registered on the RacersIMC.com in 2011. It doesn't matter if you are an amateur or professional, dirt track or pavement, kartin ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored West Racing Team Names Drivers for 2011 ALMS GT Class
FULLERTON, Jan. 17, 2011: The Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored West Racing Team announced Nicky Pastorelli and Dominik Schwager will be its drivers for the 2011 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season. The two veteran racers, who last year were teammates in the FIA GT1 championship, will campaign West Racingâs fi ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Sponsors Four Home Nations
Vauxhall Motors today pledged to become a driving force behind football in the UK after completing a historic clean sweep of home association national sponsorships. ... Continue reading
The Mitsubishi I-Miev Goes On Sale In 15 European Countries
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries. ... Continue reading
AAA: January Gas Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year
AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.16 during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.22 per gallon for the month of January, which is $.38 higher per gallon than last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILO ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Goes On Sale in 15 European Countries
Tokyo, Jan 16, 2011; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries(1). As a reminder, MMC began production of the i-MiEVs for Europe from October of last year. Three months after starting shipment, about 2,500 ... Continue reading
Skoda Announces New Head Of Marketing
Heidi Cartledge has been promoted to Head of Marketing at Skoda UK, stepping up from her current role as National Communications Manager for the brand. ... Continue reading
When the going gets tough, AYGO Go! will make life behind the wheel that bit calmer thanks to a bundle of multi-media features to keep motorists on course, in touch and in tune. The latest addition to Toyota's city car line-up comes as standard with a removable TomTom satellite navigation unit that has touch screen con ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Announces Sponsorship Of Scotland's National Teams
The Scottish FA is today delighted to announce Vauxhall Motors as new National Team Sponsor. ... Continue reading
Kia Sponsors Australian Open For 10th Year
This year celebrates Kia's 10th consecutive sponsorship of the Australian Open, Kia Motors handed over a fleet of 101 official tournament vehicles bringing the tally of Kia vehicles over the last decade to 909. ... Continue reading
Lexus Sporting Concepts At Tokyo Auto Salon
The world's largest custom car show celebrated the sporting side of Lexus at the weekend with five tuned and modified cars on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon. ... Continue reading
Toyota Stars At Tokyo Auto Salon
Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon. ... Continue reading
The Mushroom Group Hits The Road With Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with The Mushroom Group of Companies, Australia's premier entertainment corporation which encapsulates well known entities such as The Frontier Touring Company and Liberation Music, to provide transport for their leading artists when in Australia. ... Continue reading
Renault Australia Strengthens Its Corporate Communications Team
Renault Australia today announced a substantial strengthening of its corporate communications team. ... Continue reading
Specialist insurance provider Shannons is offering motoring enthusiasts the chance to win a fantastic Cruisin USA Holiday - a motoring enthusiast's dream. ... Continue reading
Fuel-efficient Cars and Crossovers Drive Chevrolet Sales 16 Percent Higher in 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Better fuel efficiency, which is rising on the list of customer demands, played a big role in Chevrolet's U.S. sales increasing 16 percent in 2010. Chevy sold 1,565,632 vehicles, and gained 0.7 points of market share last year, showing gains across the brand's full line ... Continue reading
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