2012 Range Rover Evoque is Women's World Car of the Year 2012 +VIDEO
SEE ALSO: Land Rover Buyers Guide By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, April 18, 2012. The Range Rover Evoque is the winner of the Women's World Car of the Year 2012. The Evoque took the crown because it scored top point in this yearâs election. The BMW 3 Series ended as the runner up ... Continue reading
US House Committee Debates Bill to Protect Makers, Sellers of E15
Washington April 19, 2012; Gary Gentile writing for Platts.com reported today that groups on both sides of the issue of increasing the amount of ethanol in the country's gasoline supply agreed Thursday on one point: refiners, blenders and retailers should not be held liable if higher ethanol blends damage vehicle or ap ... Continue reading
Our Carey Russ Reports on Western Auto Journalists Driving (FAST) Days at Laguna Seca
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS WAJ Media Days Overview Being that I am an automotive journalist based in Northern California, I'm a member of Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a professional organization for automotive journalists based primarily in California, but with members from other areas as well. One ... Continue reading
2012 New-vehicle retail sales in April are expected to continue the year-over-year growth trend from the first quarter, as the market heads into the Spring selling season, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-V ... Continue reading
Convenience Store Group Testifies on H.R. 4345 Domestic Fuels Bill
NACS Vice President of Government Relations tells a House panel that H.R. 4345 addresses some of the legal challenges facing retailers and begins to create a market in which retailers can make lawful business decisions about the fuels they will sell. WASHINGTON April 19, 2012; NACSOnline reported that today before the ... Continue reading
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Bridgestone Americas will be participating in a news conference this Tuesday, April 24 to release the results of a new nationwide survey on young drivers. The purpose of this survey was to find out not only what teens and young adults are doing behind the wheel, but why t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Has Automotive Battery Florence Recycling Center
Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries and a recognized leader in automotive battery recycling around the world, is on track to begin production at its fully integrated automotive battery recycling center in Florence, S.C., this summer after reaching several significant milestones ... Continue reading
RV Industry Leader NADAguides Maintains Unrivaled Presence
News Highlights With Kelley Blue Book's sudden suspension of its RV valuation products, some RV industry professionals and consumers will be left looking for a solution to their RV valuation needs. NADAguides, the RV industry leader for data products and services for the last 40 years, provides the solution for industr ... Continue reading
Harry Hynekamp Appointed General Manager, Customer Experience For Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today the appointment of Harry Hynekamp to the newly created position of general manager, customer experience, effective May 1. Reporting to Steve Cannon, president and CEO, Hynekamp will be responsible for developing, directing and executing customer experience initiatives across al ... Continue reading
Vehicle Production Group Adds New Hires To Fleet Sales Force
Today, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG), announces the expansion of their fleet sales force with the addition of Mike Hennessey and Devin Ikenberry . VPG produces the only factory-built, wheelchair-accessible automotive in the world for consumer, livery and taxi use, at their plant in Mishawaka, IL. VPG has named Ik ... Continue reading
Media Registration is Open for SAE 2012 World Congress
Media can register for the SAE 2012 World Congress, which will be held April 24-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, "Get Connected" represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow. Not only does the theme symbolize l ... Continue reading
Ford offers seven vehicles with the smallest engines in their segments -- more than any other competitor Powered by EcoBoost technology, Ford's smaller engines help reduce vehicle weight for better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions while delivering the performance customers demand Ford's smallest engine yet, the Eco ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Viewership Up On NBC Sports Network
<i>Editor's Comment - Having measured IndyCar event audience numbers since the early '90s, the old hoary saying suggesting that, 'The more things change...', again applies. <p> Although the brain surgeons in Indy would like us to believe that the following 'increased' IndyCar broadcast numbers relate to 'improvements' ... Continue reading
In a classic red barn in upstate New York, near the banks of the Hudson River, Jason Roskey makes the kind of furniture you remember. With a creative hand and environmental conscience, Roskey turns salvaged walnut and maple into exquisite tables, chests and soon-to-be heirlooms. His Fern Studios works directly with arb ... Continue reading
Aurasma Brings Fiat 500 Abarth Ad to Life
Aurasma, the world's leading augmented reality platform, is working with the FIAT brand to bring its print ad to life for the soon-to-be-released and highly anticipated Fiat 500 Abarth. The FIAT ads will appear on four pages in the NFL Draft Issue of ESPN The Magazine on newsstands Friday, April 20, and were created by ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Record Date and Meeting Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders
The Pep Boys, Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced it has established a record date and a meeting date for the special meeting of its shareholders to consider and vote upon, among other things, the proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agr ... Continue reading
Carfax 'Car Fox' Empowers Used Car Buyers And Sellers In Latest 'Show Me The Carfax' Ads
Carfax today announced the launch of its newest wave of television ads as part of the national 'Show Me the CARFAX' campaign. The new ads, created in conjunction with Zimmerman Advertising and Hinge Digital, empower everyone to make smarter buying and selling decisions by getting a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Starri ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Benefit From Smarter Driving Program
John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel-efficient couple, are more than half way through their latest drive through the 48 contiguous U.S. states to demonstrate how everyday motorists can use simple tips from the Shell Smarter Driving program to stretch their fuel purchases. As the current fuel-efficiency ... Continue reading
SGS Highlights Testing Services at Premier Electric Vehicle Event
SGS announced today that it will showcase its testing and certification services for automotive batteries and restraint systems at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center May 6 - 9, 2012. The global event brings together more than 100 exhibitors, 200 presen ... Continue reading
Timken Awards Scholarships to Students at 19 Locations Worldwide
The Timken Company awarded scholarships to 38 children of Timken employees at 19 locations in six countries around the world. The scholarships, with a combined value of $310,000 and a total value of up to $790,000 over four years, are funded by The Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund, Inc. The $50,000 Henry ... Continue reading
Visteon to Share Technical Expertise on Range of Automotive Topics at SAE 2012 World Congress
Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier will have a strong presence during the SAE 2012 World Congress, April 24-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Technical experts from Visteon; its interiors joint venture in China, Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems, Co. Ltd.; and its climate affiliate Halla Clima ... Continue reading
Sprint Honors National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Sprint , is reminding wireless consumers to focus on driving while behind the wheel, to not text or email while driving, and to encourage others to avoid distracted driving. Sprint is partnering with the Kansas City Royals on the evening of Friday, April 20, at K ... Continue reading
Rand McNally's 2013 Road Atlas Combines Travel Planning and Savings
Rand McNally's 89th Edition of America's #1 Road Atlas takes to the highways this month featuring updated maps, printed links to online content, and money-saving coupons. Rand McNally continues to evolve its iconic Road Atlas to meet the demands of an increasingly connected consumer. The 89th edition includes printed w ... Continue reading
Trafficcrashes are the leading cause of death for American teens. The yearly increase in numbers of alcohol-related crashes for teens begins to occur during April and May -- prom and graduation season -- according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nissan North America and the Tennessee Governor's H ... Continue reading
CRA All Stars - Quick Test Introduces Coughlin To Plymouth Speedway
PLYMOUTH, April 18, 2012: Reigning rookie of the year Cody Coughlin and the JEGS.com team tackled Plymouth Speedway on Tuesday in preparation for this weekend's season-opening JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour race. Coughlin, 16, has never raced at the .375-mile track and he and crew chief Butch VanDoorn made several adjustments ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Rahal On Probation For Six Races
INDIANAPOLIS, April 18, 2012: INDYCAR officials have placed IZOD IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal on probation through the next six race events for blocking and initiating avoidable contact during the race on the Long Beach temporary street circuit April 15. On Lap 22 of 85-lap race, Rahal made contact with the No. 2 ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Newman Kansas Preview
KANNAPOLIS, April 18, 2012: For oneâs 10th anniversary, it is proper to give gifts of aluminum or tin. Ryan Newman would like to change one letter of the designated gift of tin, and give his sponsor Haas Automation a âwinâ� in honor of its 10th season as a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series sponsor at the sam ... Continue reading
Bracket Racing- JEGS Team Ready For Piedmont Top ET Classic
JULIAN, April 18, 2012: A week after taking the trophy at Kil-Kare Raceway in his home state of Ohio, Troy Coughlin Jr. went down south and added to his burgeoning drag racing resume with a semifinal finish in the Top ET Classic at Piedmont Dragway. Racing in Saturdayâs $20,000-to-win main event, Coughlin drove hi ... Continue reading
POWRi - Jacob Patton Brings Momentum To 2012 POWRi 600cc Micros Season
Bethalto, Apr. 18, 2012: Jacob Patton of Bethalto, Ill., should carry over plenty of momentum from 2011 when the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprint Series opens its season at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway on April 27 and Macon (Ill.) Speedway on April 28. Patton had three victories, two second places and tw ... Continue reading
Mercedes Concept Style Coupe: The Style Rebel
The heartbeat of a new generation grows stronger all the time: with its Concept Style Coupé, appearing at this year's Auto China (23 April to 2 May 2012), Mercedes-Benz will be making a convincing statement in favour of avantgarde design among sporty executive coupés. ... Continue reading
Honda's Innovative U3-X Personal Mobility Concept Device Debuts In Europe
Honda's innovative U3-X, a unique personal mobility concept device, is making its debut in Europe within an exhibition entitled 'Getting Around', on show between April and August 2012 at the Museum of Architecture and Heritage (Cite De L'Architecture et du Patrimione), in Paris. ... Continue reading
Europe's largest van marque, Renault, will once again be underlining its continued focus on the UK market with a significant presence at this year's CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham, 24 to 26 April, with a total of 12 vehicles on show ... Continue reading
Unique Crash Test Procedure Ensures Ford B-Max Door System Is As Safe As It Is Innovative
Ford developed and implemented a unique test procedure to ensure the new B-MAX's Easy Access Door System is as safe as it is innovative. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS Line Success: 200,000 Sales In Two Years
Just two years after its launch, the three-model DS line - consisting of DS3, DS4 and DS5 - has already sold over 200,000 examples worldwide, with 25,000 sales in the UK alone. ... Continue reading
Skoda Voted 'Best Manufacturer' For Fourth Time In A Row
It's four on the bounce for Skoda! The Czech brand has been voted 'Best Manufacturer' again in the influential Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey. ... Continue reading
Mazda Car Insurance Launches 50% Off Promotion
Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP) relationship with Mazda UK is bringing low-cost motor insurance options to Mazda customers. From 1 April to 31 July 2012 customers buying a new Mazda can benefit from 50% off their car insurance if they finance their car with Mazda Financial Services. ... Continue reading
Suzuki and Storm Spearhead Anzac Day Fundraiser
Suzuki and Melbourne Storm have joined forces to provide funding for the commemoration of Australia's costliest battle. ... Continue reading
Ball Hunt Ends in Rio for Tennis Fan
A Western Sydney resident who entered a Kia Ball Hunt competition has driven away in a brand new "Reborn Rio". ... Continue reading
Australia's Favourite Bachelor, Hayden Quinn, Doesn't Hold Back
Jeep Australia would like to congratulate its ambassador, Hayden Quinn, on winning the coveted title of this year's Cleo Bachelor of the Year. ... Continue reading
Sauntering through the city in style: MINI Hyde Park and MINI Green Park
New design models with exclusive colour schemes, equipment and fittings underline the brand's traditional sporting spirit and British way of life - Equipment range available worldwide for both the MINI and the MINI Clubman variants. ... Continue reading
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