IndyCar - Wednesday Schmidt Motorsports Practice Report
INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2011: Persistent mist and overcast skies canceled Wednesdayâs practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That left all IZOD IndyCar Series drivers and their cars either on pit lane or inside the garages in Gasoline Alley, includin ... Continue reading
Michigan Welcomes First Fiat Studio (Dealership)
It's a big day for a little car. And the much anticipated Fiat 500, one of the most exciting new vehicles the auto industry has seen in recent years, is now available in Michigan for the first time ever to consumers who want both a sporty, and fuel-efficient car. Fiat of Lakeside, officially the first stand-alone Fiat ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Continues Acquisitions - Agrees to Acquire Auto Dealer Services VinSolutions
AutoTrader.com has signed a definitive agreement to purchase VinSolutions, a leading provider of end-to-end solution platforms for dealers including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Internet Lead Management (ILM) , inventory management tools, dealer websites, sales management and desking tools, social media and ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports
Planned Four-week shutdown to prepare for 2012 Volt and Opel Ampera2012 production rate to increase significantly for additional U.S. and global markets Exports of Volt and Ampera to Canada, China and Europe begin later this year General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Rain Washes Out Indy Practice - Again
INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2011: Rain washed out practice for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500. Rain fell steadily on the Speedway throughout the day, and IZOD IndyCar Series officials canceled the day's track activities shortly after 4 p.m. (ET). The last time two entire days of Indianapolis 500 practice were washed ... Continue reading
ARCA - Matt Merrell Keen On Prevailing In Road Course Debut
MILLVILLE, May 18, 2011: After cleverly mastering his fourth consecutive top-10 finish of the season last weekend at Toledo Speedway, Matt Merrell will tackle some unfamiliar turf as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards treks to New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) for Sundayâs ModSpace 150. The Portland, Tex ... Continue reading
ARCA - Sean Corr Looking For Uphill Climb At New Jersey Motorsports Park
MILLVILLE, May 18, 2011: Goshen, New York native Sean Corr will continue through his rounds of âfirstsâ� during his young ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards career by competing in his very first road course event in Sundayâs ModSpace 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park. After notching four conse ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- To provide automakers with updated, technical information for the design and manufacture of steel bumpers, the Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Bumper Group announced today the publishing of its 4th edition of the Steel Bumper Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks product manua ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 18, 2011 -- Who: The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) , the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing, is hosting a webinar that focuses on how automobile companies can incorporate mobile into their overall marketing strategy. Sponsored by Microsoft, ... Continue reading
DealerTrack to Present at Cowen and Company's 39th Annual Technology Media & Telecom Conference
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 18, 2011 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. is scheduled to present at Cowen and Company's 39th Annual Technology Media & Telecom Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section ... Continue reading
SDI's Pollen.com Develops Allergy Alert App for Ford SYNC
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Pollen.com, the most visited allergy site on the Web, demonstrated today at Ford's Media Forum: Health & Wellness Connectivity its iPhone Allergy Alert app for Ford's dashboard SYNC in-car connectivity system, which is aimed at reducing driver distraction. After surveying healthcare apps that wer ... Continue reading
Global Steel Industry Project Provides Lightweight, Reduced Carbon Footprint Vehicle Options
DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), in collaboration with WorldAutoSteel, announced today the results of a three-year program to develop fully engineered, steel-intensive designs for electrified vehicles that reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their entire life cycle. The FutureSte ... Continue reading
PR Newswire May 18 GREENVILLE, S.C. - For the first time, Michelin North America has made it possible, through an online hub to obtain key information and announcements, videos/photos and live updates from Michelin Challenge Bibendum, the largest international event for sustainable road mobility. What: On-the-ground re ... Continue reading
Multimatic Gets Automotive Excellence Award
Steel Market Development Institute Honors Multimatic Inc. with Automotive Excellence Award at 10th Annual Great Designs in Steel Seminar Company awarded for innovative use of high-strength steels in lightweight front suspension project DETROIT, May 18, 2011 â The Steel Market Development Instituteâs (SMDI) Au ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Center Seeks Social-Savvy Road Warriors for Second Annual "Exploring My America" Contest
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 18, 2011 -- Road trips have long been a part of American culture, but drivers often skip the most important aspect of preparation: proper car maintenance. This travel season Sears Auto Center is launching the second annual Exploring My America contest to help groups of friends and families ex ... Continue reading
LIVE Audi A6 Avant Introduction today at 2PM EDT - WATCH IT HERE
The world premiere of the new A6 Avant BERLIN - May 18, 2011: Audi is once again leading the way, with the 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-gener ... Continue reading
Yamaha Moving Majority of Worldwide ATV Manufacturing to U.S.A.
CYPRESS, Calif., May 18, 2011 -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., (YMUS) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) announced today that the first production run of new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) models transferred to the U.S. from overseas facilities will take place this month at Yamaha's state-of-the-art ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich. & BALTIMORE, Md.--Ford Motor Company and WellDoc, a healthcare company that develops technology solutions to improve chronic disease management outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, today announced a research partnership that aims to integrate WellDoc services into Ford vehicles. The addition of the aut ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DETROIT, May 18, 2011 DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- Collaboration between industry participants will be essential to bring alternative fuel applications to market, according to PwC's latest publication Charging Forward: Electric Vehicle Survey. While automakers continue to bring electric vehicles (EVs) to the ma ... Continue reading
Pike Research Names Coulomb Technologies Top Company in Electric Vehicle Supply Market
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies received the top industry ranking today as the industryââ¬â¢s top electric vehicle supply equipment provider by Pike Research. Coulomb attained the highest overall score in the report due to the companyââ¬â¢s ââ¬Ësuccessful technology partnerships, ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Moves to Dissolve Advanced Battery Joint Venture With Saft
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2011 -- - The Company Takes Action to Strengthen its Commitment to Advanced Batteries Johnson Controls, Inc., today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court to dissolve the Johnson Controls-Saft joint venture. The joint venture was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture lithium-ion motive ba ... Continue reading
NASCAR K&N Pro Series - D.J. Shaw And Ryan Lynch To Pilot Spraker Racing Enterprises
MOORESVILLE, May 18, 2011: 21-year old D.J. Shaw of Conway, New Hampshire will pilot the No. 37 Spraker Racing Enterprises Chevrolet Impala Pork Be Inspired 175 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East / West Challenge presented by Tompkins Industries at Iowa Speedway. Shaw, the son of former NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion Dale ... Continue reading
MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment today announced that the BMW Group has selected it as the preferred provider of electric vehicle charging equipment, accessories and installation services supporting the introduction of the all-electric BMW ActiveE. âTogether, we can expand boundaries in providing practical, emissio ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Wins Top Automotive Webby Award and Gold IAAA Award for 'Mediocrity' Campaign
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 18, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has won a 2011 Webby Award in the automotive category, plus the Gold 2010 International Automotive Advertising Award (IAAA), for the company's tongue-in-cheek "Mediocrity" campaign. Playing off of the abundance of bland mid-sized sedans in the marketplace, the ... Continue reading
HALF MOON BAY, CALIF. ââ¬â May 18, 2011 ââ¬â Given the overwhelming success of last monthââ¬â¢s Tesla Test Drive Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Tesla Motors and the oceanfront resort are planning another special weekend for resort guests. ââ¬ÅOur Club Level gues ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif.--The Port of Oakland and Coulomb Technologies today announced that electric vehicle (EV) driver services have arrived at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with the installation of eight ChargePointî Network charging stations for EVs in the Premier Parking Lot. âThis is another example of t ... Continue reading
Toyota Recognizes BNSF with Logistics President's Award
FORT WORTH, Texas--BNSF received two significant logistics service awards for performance in 2010 at the annual Toyota Logistics Partners meeting at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, California on April 5-6, 2011. The Toyota Logistics Presidentââ¬â¢s Award is given to one railroad with the hig ... Continue reading
BOSTON--The Massachusetts Auto Coalition reports today that data and security information of all vehicles would be compromised if the so-called ââ¬ÅRight to Repairââ¬??? Bill (H.102 / S.104) is passed. Passage of the bill would make key codes and other security information widely available, which is wh ... Continue reading
Your Car Can Keep You Healthy: From the Ford "sci lab"
DEARBORN, Mich., May 18, 2011 -- Ford researchers demonstrate a series of possible in-car health and wellness connectivity services and apps aimed at helping people with chronic illnesses or medical disorders such as diabetes, asthma or allergies manage their condition while on the go Leveraging Ford SYNC®, research ... Continue reading
IndyCar - De Silvestro Indy Press Conference Transcript
MODERATOR: Welcome to the Economaki Press Center. Simona lacks poise as you all probably know. (Laughter) You come back to a place where you had a really great month a year ago, obviously capped by Rookie of the Year performance, and you began this year with a couple of great races, particularly at St. Petersburg. Cong ... Continue reading
Manipulating Fuel Pump Helps Save Gas in Chevrolet Cruze
DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, there are many ways to conserve fuel and save money. The Chevrolet Cruze relies on microprocessors in the brain of the compact car's fuel system to help. The Electronic Returnless Fuel System on the Cruze increases fuel economy by 2 percent compared to vehicle ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Take A Lap And Tour Around MIS!
BROOKLYN, May 18, 2011: Back by popular demand, Michigan International Speedway is excited to announce the return of its Track Laps, as well as an added feature for 2011, a behind the scenes tour on select Tuesdays following laps around the track. On select dates during the months of May through August, race fans can m ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Won't Be Couch Potato At This Year's All-Star Race
DENVER, May 18, 2011: In past Sprint All-Star races, Regan Smith was a forlorn television viewer, watching his fellow competitors compete in NASCAR's prestigious event. But this year's all-star classic, slated for Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, will be different for the Furniture Row Racing driver. As a re ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Open House Day At The Grand Prix du Canada On June 9
Montreal, May 18, 2011: Octane Racing Group is pleased to announce the return of the popular Grand Prix du Canada "Open House Day" at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 9, from 9 am to noon. Montréal fans and visitors to our fair city will be able to access the track by the Montréal subway system exiting at Métro Sta ... Continue reading
First 100 Watt-Equivalent LED Bulb Shines at 2011 LIGHTFAIR - VIDEO ENHANCED
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Switch Lighting, the only company with the closest alternative to incandescent-quality light, announced the first ever 100 watt-equivalent LED bulb. The bulb is being unveiled at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show in Philadelphia during May 17 ââ¬â 19th. Using their ââ¬Å ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Simona de Silvestro Gears Up For The Month Of May
Indianapolis, May 18, 2011: In 2010, at her first Indy 500, Simona de Silvestro was named Rookie of the Year. One year later, she has her sights set on the podium as the month of May kicks off at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Last Saturday, Opening Day marked the beginning of a variety of track activity and celebrat ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Toyota Tidbits
DISECTING DOVER: Camry drivers Kyle Busch (fourth) and Brian Vickers (fifth) registered top-five finishes in last Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Dover International Speedway. New Jersey-native Martin Truex Jr. also finished among the top-10 with an eighth-place result. Busch started from the rear of t ... Continue reading
Continential Tire - DeMan Motorsport And American Harvest Endure Up-and-Down Race At VIR
BLAUVELT, May 18, 2011: A wet-and-wild race weekend that saw DeMan Motorsport literally endure its fair share of ups and downs â highlighted by a pole and race-leading run by David Murry in the No. 73 American Harvest/DeMan Motorsport Porsche Boxster â ended with mixed results Saturday, May 14, in GRAND-AM Co ... Continue reading
Off-Road - Stronghold Motorsports Returns Home
Riverside, May 18, 2011: With a full slate of activities surrounding Stronghold Motorsports' first 2011 visit to their home track, the team is maintaining a steadfast focus on their vehicles and drivers as they make final preparations for Rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at legendary Glen Helen Racewa ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Schmidt Motorsports Tuesday Practice Report
INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2011: Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) drivers Townsend Bell and Alex Tagliani did not participate in Tuesdayâs practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Overcast skies, moderate winds and temperatures in the low 50âs kept all but two drivers off the 2.5-mile In ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Ryan Newman Sprint All-Star Race Advance
KANNAPOLIS, May 18, 2011: For Ryan Newman, perhaps thereâs no better time than this weekendâs NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, where the South Bend, Ind., native should embrace his new image as one of NASCARâs âbad boys.â� After being embroiled in turmoil on ... Continue reading
Motorsports Broadcasting - Derek Daly - 23 years at WISH-TV, Indianapolis
Noblesville, May 17, 2011: For the 23rd consecutive year, Noblesville, Indiana resident and former driver, Derek Daly will provide expert analysis from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for WISH-TV, CH 8, Indianapolis. This is by far the longest continuous run ever by a motorsport analyst. Many drivers get involved at va ... Continue reading
Super Comp - Coughlin Makes Drag Racing History In Fontana
FONTANA, May 17, 2011: Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. made NHRA drag racing history Monday at Auto Club Dragway by becoming the first driver in the 60 years of the sport's existence to win in six different categories. In the sixth and final round of Super Comp, Coughlin beat Tom McBride by 13 feet to take th ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Gordon Ready For All-Star Race
CHARLOTTE, May 17, 2011: Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race will finish with a 10-lap sprint to the checkered flag, but the green flag for the event waves two days earlier at the pit crew competition according to Jeff Gordon. Gordon, whose wins occurred in 1995, 1997 and 2001, is tied with Dale Earnhardt for most vi ... Continue reading
Off-Road Racing - Gordon To Take On The Best Of Short Course Racing At Glen Helen
Glen Helen, May 17, 2011: Probably the most versatile racecar driver in the world, Robby Gordon is always racing. Whether it's stock-car racing, open-wheel, or where he got his start in off-road, Gordon is always behind the wheel of some sort of automobile, ready to take on whoever will line up against him. On May 21-2 ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Carpentier To drive The NAPA Toyota In Montreal
CORNELIUS, May 17, 2011: Pastrana-Waltrip Racing and NAPA announced today that Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier will race the No. 99 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota in the NAPA AUTO PARTS 200 presented by Dodge, NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal on Aug. 20. ''We ar ... Continue reading
5,000th EV Charge Station Shipped By Number One Supplier
5,000th electric vehicle charging station shiped, clearly maintaining its leadership position in the market. The company has seen a significant increase in shipments as new vehicles hit the market. designed to operate with all Plug-In cars and trucks coming to market. ... Continue reading
Study Finds Majority of Consumers Ready to Consider Buying Plug-in Electric Vehicles
consumers would consider buying a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) for their next car purchase, study of over 7000 people in 13 countries,60 percent of consumers would consider buying a PEV for their next car purchase. 68 percent would probably or certainly do so within the next three years (23 percent certainly, 45 perc ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 20/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Works Service To Host 12th Annual Bonhams Auction At Newport Pagnell
Saturday 21st May sees the 12th Annual Bonhams Auction at Aston Martin Works Service, Newport Pagnell - a highly anticipated event that sees an unprecedented variety of iconic Aston Martins as well as automobilia for sale. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu Hosts Two Great Family Events For Half-Term
There are two great family events being staged this coming half- term in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, in the heart of the New Forest National Park. ... Continue reading
Saab Sales Stay In The Fast Lane
Saab sales continue to build strong momentum, with the number of cars sold in April more than double the volume sold for the same month last year. This impressive uplift reinforces Saab's position as the fast-growing premium car brand in the UK market. ... Continue reading
Nissan 370Z GT Edition: A Celebration
To celebrate in Nissan's global success in GT racing and 40 years of Z in the UK a special 'GT Edition'is being unleashed. Offering special body colours, unique GT stripes, darkened 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels and a number of significant suspension and equipment changes. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet UK Lends A Hand And An Orlando To BEN
The Chevrolet Orlando has already established itself as the ideal car to serve the needs of British families, but now it's playing a bigger role supporting families in need thanks to a tie-in with automotive industry charity BEN. ... Continue reading
Fiat And Gucci Unveil The 500 By Gucci Advertising Campaign Featuring Natasha Poly
Fiat and Gucci have just announced the debut of the 500 by Gucci advertising campaign, which is appearing in newspapers and lifestyle magazines worldwide from May. ... Continue reading
Third Generation Of BWI Magneride Ride Control Technology Debuts In New Range Rover Evoque
The third generation of BWI Group's MagneRide is entering production on the Range Rover Evoque as its Adaptive Dynamics technology. ... Continue reading
Chiltern Transport Consortium Goes Pure-Electric And Takes Delivery Of First Mitsubishi I-Miev
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is delighted to announce the delivery of a Mitsubishi i-MiEV to Thames Valley Police, which is the lead authority for Chiltern Transport Consortium. ... Continue reading
Tales Of Brilliant Automotive Innovators & Innovations
In it's 100-year plus history the motor industry has spawned and attracted an unequal share of innovators, dreamers and perhaps even (excuse the pun) cranks. This new book by Arvid Linde celebrates many of them and, in doing so, provides a unique look at automotive history. ... Continue reading
All-New Zafira Tourer Starts UK Journey This Year
Vauxhall has confirmed that the Zafira Tourer concept, previewed at this year's Geneva Motor Show, will become a production reality, with first cars in UK showrooms by early 2012. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo UK Launches New Ipad App For The Alfa Magazine
Alfa Romeo enthusiasts can now get digital and interactive with the revered Italian brand as of today (17 May), thanks to the launch of Alfa Romeo UK's free iPad app version of the newly titled Alfa magazine, formerly known as Feel magazine. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Movano Is Top Choice For British Gas
British Gas and Vauxhall have signed a fleet deal for 140 Vauxhall Movano vans. The bespoke platform cab Movano vans join the UK's leading energy supplier's 10,500 strong fleet. ... Continue reading
Audi R8 e-tron: A Look Inside The Development Workshop
The first all-electric Audi will be built at the Neckarsulm site, with a small production run of the R8 e-tron sports car to hit the roads in late 2012. ... Continue reading
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