U.S. Says Driver Error Possible in NY Prius Crash
WASHINGTON - March 18, 2010: Reuters is reporting that U.S. safety officials believe driver error may be behind the crash in New York of a Toyota Prius that has been investigated as a possible case of unintended acceleration. Federal investigators made the report available today, Thursday. According to the report, the ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 271 hp @ 6,200 rpm/24 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 110.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 196.8 x 74.7 x 65.7 in. Tires: P225/60R18 Cargo volume: 25.7/53.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Eco Racing Continues with 2-Year Sponsorship Pact with IMSA
FULLERTON, March 18, 2010: Chalk up another victory for Yokohama Tire Corporationâs environmentally-sensitive orange oil-infused race tires. Thanks to a new two-year sponsorship extension between Yokohama and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) that was announced today in Sebring, Florida, Yokohamaâ ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Improved Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2010
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported improved financial results for the Companyâs second quarter of fiscal year 2010. âWe are pleased to see a continued trend of sequential growth in revenues and gross profitâ Revenues for the s ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, March 18, 2010: A little more orange oil means a lot less petroleum, according to Yokohama Tire Corporation, which introduced its upgraded environmentally-sensitive ADVAN® ENV-R2⢠racing tire at a press conference today in Sebring, Florida. Yokohamaâs orange oil-infused racing slicks, which will ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: March Gas Prices on the Rise
AURORA, Ill.--As spring looms, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana over the past month. This is attributed to a couple of factors including slight increased demand and a continued uncertainty of the economy. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unl ... Continue reading
Juncos Racing Focused on Race after Unlucky Qualifying Session in Sebring
SEBRING, March 18, 2010: With a new season, new drivers and a new set of tire rules, Juncos Racing was prepared for the first qualifying session of the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear this morning. Conor Daly set the fastest lap in the in the #22 Juncos Racing / INDECK / College Network / Merchant Se ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Completes Schedule with Road Atlanta Finale
TOPEKA, March 18, 2010: SCCA Pro Racing and Road Atlanta announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series run the season finale as part of the 13th Annual Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6 weekend, Round Ten of the 2010 series calendar. The Trans-Am Series will race Friday, Oct. 1, one day before the annual 10-ho ... Continue reading
Sarah Fisher/Graham Rahal Interview - March 18, 2010
Q. Sarah, It's always a tough decision for the driver to give up the seat to their car, especially one that you own. How did the decision come up to step aside and put Graham in the car? SARAH FISHER: I had two tests this winter, getting ready for the road courses and we're doing one‑offs this year. We don't have ... Continue reading
Eighteen Years Later, the Truth Comes Out
SEBRING, March 18, 2010: Race car drivers will do just about anything to win the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Just ask Andy Wallace. As he prepares to drive Genoa Racingâs bright red LMPC car, No. 36, with Tom Sutherland and J.R. Hildebrand in Saturdayâs 58th edition of the marquee event for both the Amer ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway Takes the Headache Out of Tailgating
TALLADEGA, March 18, 2010: Race fans can leave the table and chairs at home when they attend the Aaronâs Dream Weekend, April 23-25. Talladega Superspeedway is taking care of it all in the Pepsi Max Tailgate Zone. The Pepsi Max Tailgate Zone is an all-inclusive package for race fans featuring: A reserved tailgate ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo To Celebrate Its Centenary In Style
One of the World's most revered automotive marques - will be celebrating in real style at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (2-4 July) as the renowned Italian marque turns 100 years old. ... Continue reading
Autoglym and Pistonheads Launch New Caterham Challenge
Leading British car care brand, Autoglym, has teamed up with the UK's biggest online motoring forum and news source, PistonHeads.com, to launch a brand new driving challenge ... Continue reading
Easter Bonnets With A Difference At Mercedes-Benz World
Families with teenagers stuck for something to do during their Easter school holidays are promised an all-action day out at Britain's number one automotive brand experience centre. ... Continue reading
Ford Readies £1.5 Billion Green Investment in UK Research And Production
Ford is preparing to invest £1.5 billion in its four UK facilities over the next five years after securing a £360 million Government loan guarantee. ... Continue reading
McLaren Unveils the MP4-12C Supercar - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - March 18, 2010: McLaren Automotive hosted a LIVE 70-minute press conference this morning that was seen right here on The Auto Channel. The press conference, 'Inside McLaren - The Launch of a New Car Company', was streamed from the McLaren Technology Centre. Chairman Ron Dennis, Managing Director Anthony Sherif ... Continue reading
Japanese Models Capture Nine Segment Awards, While Domestic Models Garner Seven and European Models Earn Three; For the First Time in More than A Decade, A Domestic Model Achieves Lowest Incidence of Problems WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- Twenty-five of 36 vehicle brands have improved in long-term dependability ... Continue reading
BMW Group Plans Sharp Increase in Group Earnings
The BMW Group is targeting a significant improvement in group earnings for the current year. ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive Announces New Jobs And New Factory At Heart Of New Global Car Business
Major investment and job opportunities in the UK's high-tech manufacturing industry were confirmed today, as McLaren Automotive announced details of its range of innovative high-performance sports cars and the start of construction of the McLaren Production Centre (MPC). ... Continue reading
Lexus Upgrades The Ultimate Luxury Hybrid
Lexus's full hybrid LS 600h limousine gains more advanced technology and more passenger comfort for 2010, reinforcing its position as one of the most sophisticated and luxurious cars on the market. The revised range now centres on the five-seat LS 600h L long-wheelbase model, equipped with a Rear Seat Relaxation Packag ... Continue reading
Black Is Back: Toyota Releases New Top-Of-The-Range Aygo
Order books have opened for Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota's friendly and frugal city car ... Continue reading
Nissan To Build Leaf Electric Vehicle In Sunderland
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., further underlined its commitment to zero emission leadership today by announcing that the Nissan LEAF will be manufactured at its plant in Sunderland, UK. ... Continue reading
New Vauxhall Movano Set to Shake Up Large Van Segment in a Big Way
The second incarnation of the Vauxhall Movano brings a breath of fresh air to the light commercial vehicle market in the UK, combining innovative technologies with strong functionality and economy ... Continue reading
High Fashion Thrills: Citroen's DS3 Steps Out In Yves Saint Laurent
A high fashion version of DS3, decked out in the colours and brand image of YSL, transported fashion and film stars to the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at the Petit Palais in Paris on Wednesday 10 March ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan
The extensively perfected new edition of the Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan is on the starting grid right now ... Continue reading
Honda on Show at Farm World 2010
Honda Australia will once again feature at Warragul's Farm World exhibition, taking place in Lardner Park from March 25 to 28 this year. ... Continue reading
Filters: Your Vehicle's First Line of Defense
BETHESDA, Md., March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Filters are your vehicle's first line of defense to ensure performance, longevity and interior comfort, according to the Car Care Council. The oil filter traps contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. The fuel filter separates harmful con ... Continue reading
GM Reimagines Head-Up Display Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
GM's next-generation head-up technology will make driving safer. Research conducted in conjunction with leading universities. WARREN, MI - March 18, 2010: Imagine a fog-shrouded morning when you cannot see the end of your driveway let alone the road youâre about to drive. Wouldnât it be great if the sides of ... Continue reading
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a great story and it helps to prove the viability of CNG (compressed natural gas) as an excellent substitute for gasoline. CNG is cheaper, it's cleaner, and we have an abundant supply right here in North America. There's just one thing that puzzles us about this story: The vehicle being driven is ... Continue reading
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