Special Motorsports Event - 2012 Chili Bowl Preview
Tulsa, Jan 2, 2012: The qualifying night assignments for the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the QuikTrip Centerâs Tulsa Expo Raceway have been set, as the January 10-14 mega-event caps off the bowl season. Currently, a total of 247 drivers representing 30 different states as well as Canada, Australi ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Dakar Stage 1 Results - Trucks
Dutchman Marcel Van Vliet won the opening stage of the truck category of the 2012 Dakar Rally as Kamaz struggled. The MAN driver completed the 57km special stage between Necochea and Energia in Argentina in 37 minutes 45 seconds, 26s ahead of compatriot Gerard de Rooy (Iveco) and 56s faster than German Franz Echter (MA ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Events - Dakar Stage 1 Results - Cars
Russian driver Leonid Novitskiy won the opening stage of the 2012 Dakar Rally in the car category ahead of fellow Mini entrants Krzysztof Holowczyc and nine-times Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel. Novitskiy completed the 57km special stage between Necochea and Energia in Argentina in 32 minutes 12 seconds, just five s ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Dakar Stage 1 Results - Bikes
Reigning Dakar Champion, Marc Coma, won Stage Two of 2012 Dakar Rally, which propelled him to the overall lead. After taking second in Stage One behind Francisco "Chaleco" Lopez, the Spaniard Coma won the 17th stage victory of his career on Monday, Jan. 2. He posted a 3.07:21 in Stage Two, which took the motorcycle fie ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Dakar Rally Kicks Off At Mar Del Plata
Mar Del Plata, Jan. 1, 2012: 443 vehicles will take part in the 2012 Dakar, which will start from Mar del Plata and head towards Lima, where the pilots will arrive following an 8,300-kilometre trek through Argentinean, Chilean and Peruvian territory. The battle for the four titles at stake is about to begin. At this ti ... Continue reading
SIMCom's 2G Module Launches eCall and ERA Glonass
SIMCom Wireless Solutions, a worldwide specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, has successfully concluded tests of SIMCom's GSM module for eCall / ERA Glonass readiness on Russia's real network. eCall and ERA Glonass are EU and Russian initiatives to capitalize on GSM and GPS technologies for vehicle emergen ... Continue reading
Meritor Announces Sale of St. Priest, France, Manufacturing Operation to Renault Trucks
Meritor, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of the assets of its axle operation in Saint Priest, France, to Renault Trucks SAS. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "We believe this transaction takes us another step toward optimizing our footprint in Europe," said Chairman, CEO and President Chip McCl ... Continue reading
HAPPICH OTOMOTIV Starts its Operation in Turkey--Interior Decorator for Commerical Vehicles
Production and distribution from one source HAPPICH OTOMOTIVE is the name of the new HAPPICH subsidiary, which will start its operation at the beginning of the year as a distribution company in Gebze located 100 km east of Istanbul. The leading interior decorator for commercial vehicles is then already taking its secon ... Continue reading
Autobytel Announces 2012 Car and Truck of the Year Awards
Autobytel Inc. is pleased to announce its 2012 Car and Truck of the Year Awards. The editorial group of Autobytel, led by managing editor Michelle Naranjo, is a varied assemblage, ranging in age, driving habits and geography but the vehicle finalists chosen were almost unanimous. Over their 75 years of combined experie ... Continue reading
Allstate Asserts Confidence in People and Processes with Innovative Product
Allstate continues to serve its policy holders better by becoming the first company, through its new Claim Satisfaction Guarantee, to promise its customers that they will be satisfied with their auto claim service or get a credit to their auto policy. The Claim Satisfaction Guarantee reflects Allstate's ongoing commitm ... Continue reading
New 2012 Dodge Charger Redline features three available Mopar stage kits for factory-tuned performance Stage One features aerodynamic exterior components and interior accents Stage Two features bolt-on performance parts for improved power, handling and braking Stage Three features new high-output version of the powerfu ... Continue reading
Mopar Introduces 2012 Dodge Charger Redline With High Output 426 HEMI Aluminum Crate Engine
Auburn Hills, Mich. January 2, 2012; Delivering performance and an even more aggressive look, the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline is a 426 HEMI®-powered showcase of new Mopar® performance kits that will arrive later this year. The Dodge Charger Redline vehicle with all three Mopar performance stage kits will debut at ... Continue reading
MADD Colorado Announces Return of Bachus & Schanker as 2012 Statewide Sponsor
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado announced that Bachus & Schanker has returned as its 2012 Statewide Sponsor. As the Statewide Sponsor for Colorado, Bachus & Schanker will continue to provide crucial support to all of MADD Colorado's programs throughout the state. "Without the generous support of Colorado ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Introduces Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar
2012 Chrysler 200 sedan modified using Mopar parts and accessories Stage One appearance package amplifies refined styling of Chrysler 200 Stage Two amplifies performance with coil-over suspension, cold-air intake and cat-back exhaust Mopar package will be available on Chrysler 200S sedans in 2012 Chrysler Group LLC's M ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Intends To Make Production 25 Per Cent More Environmentally Compatible By 2018
As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading
Nissan's Trevor Mann Awarded CBE
Trevor Mann, Nissan's Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Europe, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List ... Continue reading
Upgraded Mazda3 Delivers Lower Fleet And Company Car Driver Bills
Fleet operators and company car drivers will benefit from financial savings when the Upgraded Mazda3 goes on UK sale early next year. ... Continue reading
Nissan Gets Used To Qashqai Awards
Nissan's Qashqai crossover has been voted 'Used Car of the Year' by used car pricing experts CAP - for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIV to Ensure Kids Feel Ace
Recognising Hyundai Motor Company Australia's commitment to "Moving the World" together, a pivotal component of the company's global Corporate Social Responsibility program, the Hyundai Hopman Cup sponsorship continues to be enhanced with the 'Hyundai Aces' program, delivering vital support to the 'Kids Tennis Foundati ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Introduces the Value-Packed ASX Platinum
With numerous style, safety and convenience upgrades, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited's (MMAL) ASX two-wheel drive Platinum Edition is packed with extra features at no extra cost, making the already popular city-sized SUV even more appealing. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Intends to make Production 25 Per Cent more Environmentally Compatible by 2018
As part of its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its plants. ... Continue reading
THE most powerful rally team in the Asia Pacific region has confirmed it will return to contest the International Rally of Queensland (IROQ) in 2012 and will bring a two-time world champion driver from Sweden to help win the Sunshine Coast event for the first time. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Awarded 2011 Executive Car of the Year
The New Zealand Weekend Herald has awarded the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the Executive Car of the Year in their annual Driven Car of the Year awards. This comes just three weeks after the Drive Car of the Year Overall Award winner was awarded to the frugal C 250 CDI. ... Continue reading
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