Subaru to Donate Award-Winning Science Books to Washington D.C. Area Schools
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 18, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 18, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced today that it will donate up to 1,250 science books to Washington D.C. area schools. Ã Subaru will donate one book for ... Continue reading
TORONTO, February 18, 2011 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern. The previous notice of conferen ... Continue reading
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb 18, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb 18, 2011 -- The Jeepî brand reached an unprecedented domestic automotive milestone today, as fans on the brand's Facebook page reached and surpassed the 1 million mark. In achieving more than 1 million fans on its Facebook page, the Jeep bran ... Continue reading
New Toyota Advertising Campaign Reminds Consumers Why It's the Best-Selling Brand in America
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 -- Toyota will launch a new advertising campaign on Monday highlighting the brand's leadership position as the best-selling retail brand in America. The "#1 For A Reason" campaign will remind people why Toyota continues to be the top brand cons ... Continue reading
Used Commercial Vehicle Registrations Hit Record Levels in 2010, According to Polk
PR Newswire SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18, 2011 -- Used commercial vehicle registrations (GVW 3-8) in the U.S. achieved a record level in 2010 with approximately 672,000 units registered, according to Polk, the recognized leader in data-driven solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Motorcyclists across the nation are awaiting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York's "motorcycle only" roadway checkpoints to be unconstitutional. The case Wagner et al. v. The Co ... Continue reading
Winter Poses Another Challenge for Drivers: Streets Riddled with Potholes; Is Your Car Covered?
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 The I.I.I. Offers Auto Insurance Information For Winter-Related Damage NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After enduring snow, wind, ice and frozen rain, drivers now must deal with a another challenge: potholes. Streets and highways have turned into obstacle courses i ... Continue reading
GP2 - Asia Series Round 2 Rescheduled Due To Local Events In Bahrain
The second round of the 2011 GP2 Asia Series was to open today at Bahrain International Circuit with practice session starting at 11am local time. However, due to the current local events, the medical staff normally stationed at the circuit has been temporary called to the cityâs hospitals in case of an emergency. ... Continue reading
F2 - Armaan Ebrahim Returns For Title Attack
21-year-old Indian driver Armaan Ebrahim has his sights set on championship glory after confirming his return to Formula Two in 2011. Ebrahim enjoyed an impressive campaign in the series in 2010, cementing his reputation as his country's best young prospect by scoring points in all but one round during the season and f ... Continue reading
BTCC - Bamboo Plotting Return To The Series
The bamboo engineering team is preparing to return to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship in 2011 with two Chevrolet Lacettis. Team principal Richard Coleman told btcc.net that an announcement is imminent and that Harry Vaulkhard is highly likely to be included in the driver line-up. Talks with other driver ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named Official Winter Vehicle of New England
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb 18, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb 18, 2011 -- New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) hails Jeep Grand Cherokee's all-weather capability and comfortable, luxurious cabin Esteemed award for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the latest in a long list of honors The all-new 2011 Jeep® ... Continue reading
BTCC - 2011 BTCC Timetables Issued
Provisional timetables for 2011âs Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race events are now available to download from btcc.net. This means fans have ample time to plan their travel arrangements around events. Each timetable can be found in the circuit profiles within the btcc.net websiteâs Calendar sec ... Continue reading
F1 - Online Reveal For Williams 2011 Race Livery
Williams are to unveil their official 2011 race livery at a live online event next week. It follows the track debut of their new FW33 car at the recent Valencia test, since which time the Cosworth-powered machine has been running with an interim blue paint scheme. The reveal, to take place at 1100 (GMT) on Thursday Feb ... Continue reading
F1 - FIA - Kubica Set To Leave Intensive Care
Renault reported Friday that Robert Kubica is continuing to recover well from his rally crash injuries at Italyâs Santa Corona Hospital, with the Polish driver due to leave intensive care after undergoing a third bout of surgery earlier this week. Wednesdayâs lengthy but successful procedure was to repair the ... Continue reading
F1 - FIA Test Report - Barcelona - Day 1
A late run from reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel was enough to prevent local hero Fernando Alonso topping the times in Fridayâs opening day of testing at Barcelonaâs Circuit de Catalunya. Vettel lapped his Red Bull just over a second quicker than Alonsoâs Ferrari. With the day starting on a damp ... Continue reading
GM, Chrysler Offer Best Deals for Presidents' Day, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--General Motors and Chrysler are offering some of the most enticing national automotive deals this month as car buyers gear up for Presidentââ¬â¢s Day weekend, reports Edmunds.comââ¬â¢s True Market Valueî Deals of the Month. âNow that the auto industry is showing s ... Continue reading
Camburg Off Road Suspension Sponsors Mini Open Truck Class
With the first event just around the corner on February 26th, the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series presented by Daystar announced today that Camburg Off Road Suspension will be the Mini Open Truck Class Sponsor for 2011. The Camburg Mini Open Truck Class will include the Superlites, Trophylites, 1450s, and Pro Lites. ... Continue reading
Ford and Sollers Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Joint Venture in Russia
PR Newswire MOSCOW, Feb. 18, 2011 MOSCOW, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Ford and Sollers plan to launch a 50:50-owned joint venture in Russia The proposed joint venture called Ford Sollers will manufacture and distribute Ford vehicles in the country Joint venture will include Ford and Sollers local production facilities in the St. ... Continue reading
F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP - Bob Bell Joins Mercedes GP
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Bell in the position of Technical Director with effect from 1 April 2011, further strengthening the team's engineering expertise. Reporting to Team Principal Ross Brawn, Bob's role will primarily be based at the team's factory in Brackley with overall r ... Continue reading
Red Bull Racing Team - Daytona Duels Report
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 18, 2011: "Top Gun" taught moviegoers to never, never leave your wingman. Kasey Kahne and Brian Vickers never left theirs Thursday - one out of necessity, the other by default. Kasey Kahne and his wingman, Juan Pablo Montoya, found each other early in the first Duel 150-mile qualifying race and beca ... Continue reading
Cody Coughlin Enjoys View From The Front Pack
NEW SYMRNA, Feb. 17, 2011: Upstart Late Model Stock Car racer Cody Coughlin had his best run to date Wednesday night at New Smyrna Speedway, running more than half of the Crate Late Model class race in the top five before being slightly caught up in a wreck and eventually finishing mid-pack in the 25-lap event. "We wer ... Continue reading
Two-Time GRAND-AM Champion Jeff Segal Tests DeMan Motorsport Continental Tire Porsche Boxster
MIAMI, February 17, 2011: Reigning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series GT Champion and 2007 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS-class Champion Jeff Segal recently tested with DeMan Motorsport, driving one of their newly-built Porsche Boxsters that compete in the Continental Tire series. Segal spent three day ... Continue reading
Get Ready To Party On Main Street At 2011 Red Bull Indianapolis GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 17, 2011 - The fourth annual Red Bull Indianapolis GP will feature the best motorcycle racers in the world competing Aug. 26-28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But the event also will boast the best party of the year in Indianapolis for everyone interested in the two-wheeled lifestyle and a great ... Continue reading
Office Depot/Mobil 1 Racing: Tony Stewart Gatorade Duel Race Report
Tony Stewart finished 12th in race one of Thursdayâs Gatorade Duel, twin qualifying races that set the 43-car field for the season-opening Daytona 500. Forty-eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers were evenly split among the two Duels, putting 24 drivers in each 150-mile race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedw ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, Feb. 17, 2011: 2010 Star Mazda Champion Conor Daly will graduate to Firestone Indy Lights in 2011 with a limited campaign for the championship-winning Sam Schmidt Motorsports. Daly, whose Firestone Indy Lights schedule will complement a schedule of racing in Europe's GP3 Series, will contest the road/stre ... Continue reading
BOB BELL JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS AS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Brackley/Stuttgart 18 February 2011 BOB BELL JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS AS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MERCEDES GP PETRONAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Bell in the position of Technical Director with effect from 1 April 2011, further strengthening the team's engineering expertise. Reportin ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2011 DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Large crowds are expected at the 21st annual Dallas RV SUPERSALE at Dallas Market Hall, Thurs. Feb. 24 through Sun. ... Continue reading
AAA: February Gas Prices Continue to Climb
PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 -- AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.04 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.26 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.57 higher per gal ... Continue reading
New Opel Antara: Dynamic Crossover Model Updated and Refined - VIDEO ENHANCED
With accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year. The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions sta ... Continue reading
Open Speedster for the Extroverted Communicator - Seamless High-Tech, Purism and Lifestyle.This car irritates. Could be that itâs the ingenious crafted creations of world-renowned New York pop artist James Rizzi. In any case, Frank M. Rinderknechtâs latest work âBamBooâ lets the sun rise over the ov ... Continue reading
Efficient Peugeot Van Range Delivers On New 2014 Co2 Targets
Peugeot UK welcomes the new set of CO2 targets for light commercial vehicles agreed by the European Parliament, safe in the knowledge that its fleet of efficient HDi-powered vans already meets the initial target, set for 2014 and Peugeot's smaller vans even come under the longer term target, set for 2020. ... Continue reading
Ford Franchise Is Voted Best By Dealers
Ford won Franchise of the Year in a new category at the 20th AM awards as decided by the magazine's readers working in automotive retail. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo. ... Continue reading
Smart Customisation Programme Is Made Foryou
Smart has unveiled the perfect solution for owners who literally have designs on making their smart fortwo even more individual. ... Continue reading
Charged, But Not Guilty - The Nissan Micra DIG-S
Nissan's focus on reducing emissions is not just restricted to creating electric vehicles such as the award-winning Nissan LEAF. The company now introduces a new petrol engine which produces just 95g/km of CO2 making it one of the lowest in the world today. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Tiguan - Take A Closer Look...
Following the first images of the new Tiguan which were revealed earlier this month, Volkswagen has released more details about the latest compact SUV model, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March. ... Continue reading
Carbon Fibre Audi Skis Have the Edge in the Alps
Decades of Audi expertise gained in developing quattro models that resolutely hold the road even on snow and ice have just been invested in two skis rather than four wheels for the first time. ... Continue reading
Skoda Recognises Top Retailers At Prestigious Prague Ceremony
On Wednesday 9th February, Skoda UK hosted its annual Retailer of the Year Awards at Zofin Palace in Prague and BBC News Presenter Kate Silverton was there to present the much deserved winners with their prestigious awards. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Supports The Sustainable Living Festival
Mitsubishi's all-electric i-MiEV city car will give visitors to this year's Sustainable Living Festival - held in Melbourne until February 27 - a look at not just the future for sustainable transport solutions, but the present as well. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the first images of the all-new i40, ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
Holden Headlines At LPG Australia Conference
Holden Energy and Environment Director Richard Marshall will today address the LPG Australia National Conference, ahead of the launch of a dedicated Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Commodore later this year. ... Continue reading
Pirelli Announces Hard And Soft PZero Compounds For The First Four Grands Prix
Following an extensive campaign of private testing - which took in more than 18,000 kilometres in Europe and the Middle East - plus three group tests to date, Pirelli has nominated the hard and soft dry tyre compounds for the first four rounds of the 2011 Formula One World Championship: Bahrain, Australia, Malaysia and ... Continue reading
Mazda3 With SKYACTIV-G And SKYACTIV-DRIVE To Debut In Toronto
The sky's the limit at Mazda's display at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow. ... Continue reading
'Great Britons' At Shannons March Auction
The best of British sporting brands, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bristol, Jaguar and Riley are all crossing the block at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday, March 7. ... Continue reading
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