2011 Detroit Auto Show Media Day's Wrap Up
2011 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive “Press Pass” Coverage of the Most Important Auto Show in the US By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1] Opening ceremonies at the North American International Auto Show here in Detroit included Karl Brauer of Edmunds.com announcing winner ... Continue reading
Gates Corporation Celebrates 100th Anniversary
DENVER--When Charles Gates, Sr. bought The Colorado Tire and Leather Company in 1911, little did he know his small shop in Denver, Colorado would evolve into one of the worldââ¬â¢s largest manufacturing enterprises. In 2011, Gates marks 100 years of innovation and service, and celebrates our position as a wo ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Michigan Buick dealers of the Metro Detroit Buick GMC Dealers Association are pleased to announce the winner of their year-long 2010 Detroit Sweepstakes event. Barbara Hargett of Pontiac, Mich., was awarded a new 2011 Buick Regal Turbo on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Recognized as 'Most Improved Mainstream Brand'
Following an historic year for Kia Motors America (KMA), including important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales of 356,268 units; a 16th consecutive year of market share growth to an all-time high of 3.1 percent; and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle(1) ââ¬â the So ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Transfer of Responsibilities in PR Department
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the appointment of Steve Janisse to General Manager, Public Relations, effective February 1, 2011. Reporting to Detlev von Platen, President and CEO of PCNA, Janisse will oversee all media and public relations, as well as social media, internal communications and product plac ... Continue reading
It's Easy Being Green: Ford Focus Electric Offers Eco-Friendly Features Throughout Vehicle
Ford Focus Electric offers customers environmentally friendly options throughout, which, coupled with advanced engine technology, deliver zero-emissions driving in an all-around green vehicle A material called Lignotock is used behind the cloth on the door. Derived from 85 percent wood fibers, this lighter application ... Continue reading
All-new Saab 9-5 SportCombi to Debut at Geneva
Saab Automobile takes the next step in the biggest new product offensive in its history when the much-awaited 9-5 SportCombi is unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Sleek and fun-to-drive, the SportCombi adds versatility to the widely acclaimed attributes of the 9-5 sedan and will bring a distinctive, alternative choice ... Continue reading
New-vehicle quality in South Africa has improved considerably, with the quality gap between passenger vehicles and pickup trucks narrowing by more than 50 percent in 2010, compared with 2008, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2010 South Africa Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released today. ( "The ... Continue reading
CANTON, MS - January 19, 2011: Nissan will be presenting a live webcast this afternoon to introduce it's first-ever commercials vehicles built for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The webcast is scheduled for 2PM New York time, 11AM Los Angeles time. The event can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Please return a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Offer Coulomb Technologies Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Chevrolet Dealerships
Coulombââ¬â¢s ChargePoint® electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for use at its US Chevrolet dealerships in support of the arrival of the award-winning Volt. SPX Corporation , Chevroletââ¬â¢s home charging installation partner, will deliver and install hundreds of Level II 240V ChargePoint char ... Continue reading
Tagliani, Wheldon Join Florida Winter Tour
Indianapolis, Jan. 19. 2011: IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Alex Tagliani and Dan Wheldon will shake off some winter rust by joining some of the top go-kart racers in North America for the opening round of the Rotax Max Florida Winter Tour in Orlando, Fla. Wheldon, who raced in selected races last year to tune up for the ... Continue reading
Grant Enfinger Racing Ford Fusion Powered By ROUSHYATES Engines Flexes Muscle At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, January 19, 2011: Alabamaâs Grant Enfinger had every reason to be smiling as his hauler left the grounds of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway late last week. The part-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards team wowed the ARCA crowd by thrusting its No. 09 Ford Fusion to the top of the over ... Continue reading
Dreams Do Come True For Brett Hudson
DAYTONA BEACH, January 19, 2011: Chuck Norris once said, âDreams do come true, if you want them bad enough. For Owensboro, Kentucky native Brett Hudson that statement could not have been more farther than the truth. Last week, Brett Hudson and his Brett Hudson Motorsports (BHM) team participated in a three-day ope ... Continue reading
Ryan Wilson To Appear And Speak At Driver Advancement Marketing Summit
RANDLEMAN, January 19, 2011: Ryan Wilson, â�Top Driverâ� of Richard Pettyâs Driver Search II will appear this weekend at the fourth annual Driver Advancement Marketing Summit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Wilson, who currently competes in the NASCAR Whelen All American ... Continue reading
GRAND-AM Announces 2011 Television Schedules on SPEED
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 19, 2011: GRAND-AM Road Racing announced its 2011 television coverage schedule today, a lineup highlighted by eight live SPEED broadcasts of the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, starting with next weekend's history-rich endurance classic, the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Rol ... Continue reading
MotorsportReg.com Named Official Registration System of SCCA
TOPEKA, Jan. 19, 2010: Sports Car Club of America today named MotorsportReg.com, the largest event registration and management service for automotive events, the âOfficial Registration System of SCCA.â� Beginning with the 2011 season, SCCA will utilize MotorsportReg.com for online event registration for ... Continue reading
Chrysler minivan as a demonstration vehicle, using EPA's own patented technology. It is anticipated that the hydraulic hybrid technology will increase overall fuel efficiency 30-35 percent - 60 percent city driving -- and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent. Increasing efficiency also cuts down on emi ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicle Sales to Reach 3.2 Million Units Annually by 2016, According to Pike Research
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) have been available to varying degrees since the 1970s, and earlier in some parts of the world. Despite this long history, adoption varies significantly from region to region, with NGVs used mainly for commercial vehicles in North America and parts of Western Europe and for consumer markets ... Continue reading
hydraulic hybrid powertrain Chrysler Group to focus on controls and packaging of hydraulic hybrid system adapted to current minivanà Research efforts aim to produce running demonstration vehicle in 2012 Chrysler Group LLC and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a partnership to determine ... Continue reading
Ford of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 3/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Global Debut of Mazda Minagi Concept Featuring All-New Skyactiv Technologies at Geneva Motor Show
Mazda will showcase its All-new SKYACTIV technologies and a new design theme, KODO - Soul of Motion with the global debut of the new Mazda Minagi compact crossover SUV concept car, at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 1-13). ... Continue reading
In Bilston, The Future's Bright: The Future's Greenhous
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network continues to gain strength and now offers increased support to van drivers in the West Midlands as the Greenhous Van Centre in Bilston opens for business. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Begins Production at New Russian Plant
Hyundai Motor Company, the fifth-largest automaker by sales in Russia, today officially began production at its plant in Saint Petersburg, the company's sixth and most modern overseas assembly plant. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Wins Wheels Car Of The Year, Again!
Volkswagen's Polo has received the coveted Wheels Car of the Year award, following on from the success of the Golf last year. ... Continue reading
Ford Donates To Premier's Flood Relief Appeal
Ford Australia is getting behind the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal in Queensland. ... Continue reading
Enthusiasts have a great opportunity to put an iconic European Grand Tourer in their garage at Shannons Sydney Summer Classic Auction on February 7, where a keenly-priced 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 Coupe and a 1977 Ferrari 400 Coupe are amongst the 26 vehicles on offer. ... Continue reading
Randy Potts Elected President of Winnebago Industries
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, today announced the Board of Directors elected Randy Potts to the position of President. "Randy has a great working knowledge of the Company and its operations, having worked in senior management positions wit ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches All-New Grandeur in Korea
LONDON--The Grandeur, Hyundai's top-selling premium large sedan, returns with new safety and convenience features and sharper, more graceful styling. "Our world-class technology and dedication to quality management made it possible to create the new Grandeur, making it the leading premium sedan of our times." Hyundai ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Drives Environmental Responsibility During Berlin Fashion Week
BERLIN--The Tesla Roadster will drive the message of environmental responsibility at Berlin Fashion Week's "Green Avantgarde," which showcases some of the world's most exciting and environmentally friendly designers. "I want to prove that fashion, beauty, individuality and comfort do not conflict with sustainability -- ... Continue reading
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