New Audi A1: The Future is Taking Shape: Episode 1 - VIDEO FEATURE
Design of the Tokyo and Paris show cars was a sign of things to come ⢠The subcompact car has Audi genes yet is highly individual ⢠New face: independence and premium for a new target group INGOLSTADT - January 19, 2010 â A new name, a new segment, a new car. Is there a more fascinating challenge for a c ... Continue reading
Access to AAA Member Roadside Assistance Available Through Toyota's Safety Connect(TM)
Nation's largest motor club is only a push of a button away for AAA members thanks to Toyota's innovative telematics system Safety Connect, available in select Toyota and Lexus models ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Access to AAA's renowned roadside assistance is now available at the push of a button ... Continue reading
HARBOR CITY, Calif.--Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, today announced the release of its lithium-ion battery powered Yard Tractor truck designed for use in warehousing, logistics, and port applic ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Chairman and CEO Tim Manganello Honored by Automotive Hall of Fame
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame recently awarded BorgWarner Chairman and CEO Tim Manganello its Distinguished Service Citation. Presented in conjunction with the Detroit Economic Club, the coveted award was conferred on just five individuals this year. "Tim's passion for product leadership, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Deutsche Bank today announced it has been appointed as Qualified Intermediary (QI) on Toyota Motor Credit Corporation’s like-kind exchange program. A like-kind exchange is also known as a 1031 exchange, referring to section 1031 in the Internal Revenue Code. A like-kind exchange is a way of deferring capita ... Continue reading
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced that its Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Rebate Program processed more than $2.5 million in rebates for customers in 2009. GE Capital Fleet Services is the only fleet management company to offer a tax-rebate program recognizing customers for taking ste ... Continue reading
Honda Pledges Generators, Equipment And More Than $300,000 for Haitian Earthquake Relief
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today announced a donation to the Red Cross of more than $300,000, as well as portable generators, water pumps, and other Honda products for use during humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in Haiti. “Honda has a longstanding relationship with the Red Cross, and we will work continuously wi ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Giving new meaning to the term “muscle car” LoudMouth Golf, the designer of outrageous golf wear, in association with Alice Cooper, the rock musician known for his equally outrageous showmanship, have collaborated to restore and auction a classic 1969 Pontiac GTO next week at the Barrett-Jackson ... Continue reading
Navistar’s Pure Power Technologies Acquires Holley EGR Valve Technology
COLUMBIA, S.C.--Navistar, Inc. has acquired from Holley Performance Products, Inc. certain assets including intellectual property rights to some of Holley’s valve technology for diesel engine exhaust-gas recirculation systems. Pure Power Technologies LLC, a Navistar company, will manufacture the advanced EGR valve at ... Continue reading
NICB and Ravelco Partner to Offer Discount to Insurance Companies' Customers
DES PLAINES, Ill. and RICHMOND, Texas, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and Ravelco today announced an agreement to provide the nearly 1,100 NICB member companies with a discount program for Ravelco's vehicle theft prevention system. "Anyone who has had their car stolen know ... Continue reading
Port of Los Angeles to Work With Vision Industries to Evaluate Zero-Emission Hybrid-Electric Trucks
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 -- Vision Industries Corp. (OTC:VIIC) (BULLETIN BOARD: VIIC) , producers of the zero-emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Tyrano(TM) truck is pleased that the Port of Los Angeles has announced that it is expanding its commitment to bringing cutting-edge, zero-emission solutions to po ... Continue reading
Quantum Announces Solar System Supplier Agreement With the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has entered into a professional services agreement with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ("LADWP") as a "qualified supplier", one of 12 companies selected among 109 bid participants. The agreement ... Continue reading
THQ Unveils Its First Demolition Derby Style Party Game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--THQ Inc. today announced plans to deliver its first demolition derby style party game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash, in spring 2010. Currently in development for the Wii™ video game system, Nintendo DS™, and Nintendo DSi™, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash is a high energy and fast-paced video game t ... Continue reading
TPI Composites Successfully Tests its All Composite Military Vehicle
First-of-its-kind prototype saves 900 pounds compared to traditional HMMWV and provides a more durable alternative SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 19 -- TPI Composites, Inc. today announced its All Composite Military Vehicle (ACMV) has successfully completed both accelerated durability testing and road testing. It is believed ... Continue reading
Complexities of Designing Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM - January 19, 2010: Due to the huge publicity on electric vehicles, people might think that it is the car of the future. But letâs not forget that this publicity was initially generated because of the financial crisis. When GM was doing bad and had to seek bail out ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Blue Star Gas has joined national alternative fuel vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas. As an Alliance AutoGas partner, Blue Star will work with West Coast public and private vehicle fleets to convert vehicles from conventional gasoline to propane AutoGas - a cleaner, ... Continue reading
Kia "Loves" Austrailian Open - Its Everywhere!
Major Sponsor of Australian Open KIA HOLDS ADVANTAGE IN WORLD TENNIS EVENTS by Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributor Kia is the number one automotive sponsor of international tennis tournaments and championships for both men and women. For the 9th year in a row it is the major sponsor and official supplier of motor vehicle ... Continue reading
Tony George Resigns Board Memberships Of IMS, Hulman & Company
T INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 - The Board of Directors of Hulman & Company and affiliated companies, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has received the resignation of Anton H. "Tony" George from the board of directors effective immediately, according to Mari Hulman George, chairman. "As members of his ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2010 Motorsports Program Looks Like a Winner
FULLERTON, January 19, 2010: In 2009, Yokohama Tire Corporation had many major motorsports successes, including repeat championships in off-road racingâs SCORE and SNORE series, and a season-long, strong run in ALMS. However, Yokohamaâs most newsworthy motorsports accomplishment was to shatter the eco-racing ... Continue reading
Maserati North America Announces US Pricing For GranTurismo Convertible
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 19 -- Maserati North America is pleased to announce a base MSRP of $135,800* in the United States for the highly anticipated 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible. This four-seat convertible demonstrates Maserati's expertise in the production of exclusive hand-built automobiles by providing ... Continue reading
SAE International Elects 2010 Board Officers and Directors
SAE International's general membership elected three officers and five directors to its 2010 Board of Directors. Those elected as officers include: -- Vice President-Automotive - Mircea Gradu, Chrysler Group, LLC -- Treasurer - Carol A. Story, retired, Navistar, Inc. -- Asst. Treasurer - Ronald G. Rath, Marx Consulting ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Recall
The NHTSA announced a 2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Recall Vehicle HYUNDAI AZERA 2006-2009 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO Mfr's Report Date: DEC 22, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V007000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 80 Summary: HYUNDAI DE PUERTO ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2006-2007 Honda Ridgeline Recall
Vehicle: HONDA RIDGELINE 2006-2007 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V001000 PE09008 NHTSA Action Number: PE09008 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 7600 Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEA ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2010 Acura Recall
NHTSA announced the following vehicle recall Vehicle: 2010 ACURA MDX Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V002000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 644 Summary: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHI ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
The NHTSA today reported that Chrysler issued recalls on the following 2010 Models: CHRYSLER SEBRING 2010 DODGE / AVENGER 2010 DODGE / NITRO 2010 DODGE / RAM 2009-2010 JEEP / COMMANDER 2010 JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 JEEP / LIBERTY 2010 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 07, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID ... Continue reading
Atlantic Championship Preseason Testing Rescheduled to Early March
Atlantic Championship Preseason Testing Rescheduled to Early March BROWNSBURG, January 19, 2010: Officials from the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda announced today that series-sanctioned preseason testing has been rescheduled from January 22-24 at Sebring International Raceway to early ... Continue reading
Brian Stewart To Field Star Mazda Team In 2010
Indianapolis, January 19, 2009: Firestone Indy Lights championship-winning team Brian Stewart Racing announced its intentions to field a team in all three series that make up the Indy Racing League's Road to Indy developmental ladder. Brian Stewart Racing, which has fielded a Firestone Indy Lights team since 2002, anno ... Continue reading
USF2000's Hard Chargers Will be Recognized by Tilton
PALMETTO, January 19, 2009: Although the winner stands on the top step of the podium, Tilton Engineering knows that sometimes itâs the driver who improves his position the most that steals the show. Thatâs why the Buellton, Calif.-based company has agreed to present the Tilton Hard Charger award to the driver ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports Announces Alliance With BAM Racing
Charlotte, January 19, 2010: Officials from Robby Gordon Motorsports announced today that they have formed an alliance with BAM Racing, who will be fielding the No. 49 Warner Music Nashville Toyota during the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Robby Gordon Motorsports will provide the team with technical support, ra ... Continue reading
Motorcraft And Quicklane Tire & Auto Centers Sponsor Wood Brothers in 2010
DEARBORN, January 19, 2010: For the 10th consecutive year, Ford Customer Service Divisionâs Motorcraft brand will team with the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team to compete in the highest form of stock-car racing, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. A new addition to the No. 21 Ford Fusion for the 2010 season is the c ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Fuel Prices Up Considerably to Start New Year
AURORA, Ill.--Over the past month, fuel prices have increased in Illinois and northern Indiana, largely due to the continued rising price of oil. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 17 cents during the past month, forecasting an average co ... Continue reading
EDTA Announces Keynote Speakers and Themes for 2010 Annual Conference and Auto Show
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-- The following is being issued by the Electric Drive Transportation Association: When: Tuesday, January 26-Thursday, January 28, 2010 What: 2010 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference and Annual Meeting Where: The Washington Auto Show, Walter E. Washington Convention Center (80 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- Students will play a crucial role in the continued growth of the automotive industry's future and can start getting direction in those fields when they attend Automotive Education Day presented by State Farm Insurance at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Southeast Michigan and surr ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Event Sponsorships Play Big Role in 2010 Marketing
by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Although the luxury car business has suffered under the current economy, Stephen Cannon, vice president of marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA, is far from depressed. In fact, heâs upbeat about Mercedesâ opportunities in 2010. During a conversation with AIADA, Cannon ... Continue reading
Get Ready for the New Audi A1 - VIDEO FEATURE
The first premium car for the subcompact category January 19, 2010: Audi's all new A1, set to be officially launched in February (with its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March) is the company's next big vehicle. A multi-episode video series produced by Audi explores and showcases all the issues that went in ... Continue reading
Japan Alters Their Car Scrappage Scheme to Include U.S. Owned Auto Makers
Washington DC January 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reporte that Japan's Trade Ministry changed the terms of its car scrappage incentive scheme on Tuesday to include vehicles imported from the United States, after complaints from Washington that U.S. vehicles were being excluded. According to Reuters, Tokyo's version o ... Continue reading
It's the limited edition Fiat 500 that customers have been asking for ever since the popular city car was launched in 2008 - the 500 Pink has arrived. ... Continue reading
The 80th Geneva International Motor Show - 80 Years Old and More Up-To-Date than Ever!
The 80th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will run from March 4 - 14, 2010. For the press days prior to the public opening, the exhibitors will be presenting a whole host of exciting World and European Premiers. More than 60 press conferences are planned for the day of March 2nd alone. ... Continue reading
Inventor of Seat Video System Opens North American Distribution Center
Greensboro Location is in Heart of Auto Racing and Truck Industry BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 19 -- The inventor of the world's first video and imaging system for seats, CruiseCam International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCMC), today opened a new distribution center in the heart of the North American auto racing and trucking indu ... Continue reading
New Sales Record for the koda Auto Car Factory in 2009
koda Auto's total sales for 2009 went up by 1.4 % to 684,226 vehicles, thus achieving the highest figures in the company's history. The company's sales figures increased primarily thanks to China and the west European markets where sales were strengthened by the introduction of the car-scrappage bonus. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Lotta Jakobsson adjunct professor at Chalmers
Lotta Jakobsson, technical specialist at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, has been installed as adjunct professor in automotive safety at the Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg. ... Continue reading
The Peugeot 308 CC Gets New HDi Diesel Power
The Peugeot 308 CC will be the first model in the Peugeot range to benefit from a new 1.6 litre 112 bhp diesel engine. This new engine is the result of Peugeot's continual development and optimisation of its diesel HDi FAP technology, widely acclaimed for its performance and efficiency. ... Continue reading
Jazz Tops Table for Holding its Value
The Honda Jazz is Britain's best car for retaining its value according to Parker's annual depreciation report which surveyed almost 300 model ranges. ... Continue reading
Electric vehicles: Nicolas Sarkozy in Reunion island for the signing of letter of intent
In the presence of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Renault, EDF, GBH (Groupe Bernard Hayot), Total Réunion, GE Money and the GERRI agency today signed a letter of intent on the experimentation of 50 electric vehicles in Reunion together with battery charge infrastructure powered mainly byrenewable energies. ... Continue reading
Personal Message from Nick Reilly to the Opel/Vauxhall employees
'At the end of last week I was pleased to announce the members of the Opel/Vauxhall leadership Team that resides centrally in Rüsselsheim. We are joined, of course, by the leadership residing in our country operations. This team is diverse in nationality and expertise but is totally united in our determination to succ ... Continue reading
New Generation of Engines in the BMW 135i Coupe and the BMW 135i Convertible
The by far most sporting and dynamic models in the compact segment are now increasing their leadership in terms of driving dynamics and efficiency. Starting immediately the BMW 135i Coupe and the BMW 135i Convertible come with a straight-six power unit of the latest generation for the first time combining BMW TwinPower ... Continue reading
The BMW 3 Series in the 2010 Model Year
Driving pleasure in the BMW 3 Series is reaching new heights yet again in the 2010 model year. Carefully conceived modifications in design, a thoroughly updated and extended range of engines, as well as innovative model features give both the new BMW 3 Series Coupé and the new BMW 3 Series Convertible even greater app ... Continue reading
Long Awaited Ginetta G40 Unveiled at Autosport International
Top British race car manufacturer Ginetta today unveiled its latest launch, the Ginetta G40, before a rapt audience at the prestigious Autosport International exhibition at Birmingham's NEC. ... Continue reading
koda Ready for Tour Down Under
For the third year in a row, koda Australia is supporting cycling in Australia as Premier Sponsor and Official Car Partner of the 2010 Tour Down Under, taking place in and around Adelaide from 17th to 24th January. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Premiere All-New ASX Compact Crossover at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will premiere its ASX all-new compact crossover from Tuesday March 2, 2010 to Sunday March 14, 2010 at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show held at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland. ... Continue reading
Garmin® Launches BirdsEye; Satellite and Aerial Imagery
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will begin offering BirdsEye Satellite and Aerial Imagery, an annual subscription service that gives users the option of loading highly-detailed photo-based maps to select Garmin handheld ... Continue reading
A Legend Reborn: Shelby American Brings Back the Shelby GT350
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets: CSBI), will fulfill the dreams of enthusiasts by returning the legendary Shelby GT350 to its lineup of American performance cars. The Shelby team unveiled a supercharged concept version of the Mustang-based ... Continue reading
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