2010 Super Bowl TV Ads: Hyundai Sonata and Tucson Commercials - VIDEO ENHANCED
Super Bowl Champ Brett Favre Stars in Spot Highlighting Hyundai Quality FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Hyundai will be one of the most visible sponsors of Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday, February 7 with a total of eight ads airing throughout the day. 2010 marks Hyundai's third consecutive year of advertising during the ... Continue reading
Chevy Cruze finalist for World Car of the Year, Camaro finalist for World Car Design of the Year
DETROIT February 2, 2010; The World Car Awards announced that Chevrolet Cruze is a finalist for the prestigious World Car of the Year Award, and the Camaro is a finalist for the World Car Design of the Year award. The winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 1. The Cruze is o ... Continue reading
Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through January 2010
Feb 2, 2010; Reuters compiled a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through January of 2010 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 16.9 percent or 38,892 units to 269,673. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Event Reminder: Celebrate a Record-Breaking Life Banks Power Presents Mickey Thompson Tribute at the Wally Parks NHRA Museum Azusa, Calif. - "The sleek streamlined Challenger roars through the measured mile at 406.6 MPH!" The date was September 9, 1960 and the driver was the legendary Mickey Thompson, racer, designer, ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technology Helps Meet Current and Any Future Ozone Clean Air Standards
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs first public hearing on proposed revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, held in Arlington, VA. âLow-emissions clean diesel technology is not limite ... Continue reading
Copart Adds Eighth Facility in Pennsylvania
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle auction, today announced the opening of a new facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This latest addition to Copart’s growing footprint marks the company’s eighth facility in Pennsylvania and the 153rd facility world-wide. “This new facility allows us to be ... Continue reading
Moments in JEGS 50-Years / Jeg Jr. chosen as torchbearer for Olympic Games
Jeg Jr. chosen as torchbearer for Salt Lake City Olympic Games _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com) Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. has accomplished numerous things in his career on the quarter-mile drag strip, but it was a brief jog down a non-descript road in his hometown of Columbu ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Announces Commencement of Secondary Common Stock Offering
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that it has commenced a secondary offering of 5.0 million shares of PAG common stock. The selling stockholder is Penske Corporation (see information below). Penske Corporation also intends to grant to the unde ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2009. Operations for the third quarter resulted in a net loss of $1,984,469 or $0.06 per common share on total revenue of $2,007 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--A behind-the-scenes video and photo of Beyoncé shooting two upcoming Style Savvy commercials for the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems are available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Spots are scheduled to begin airing on Nickelodeon the week prior to this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ ... Continue reading
CarMax Named to Training Magazine’s Top 125
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named for the third straight year to Training magazine’s Training Top 125. CarMax came in this year at No. 26, up thirty-one spots from the previous year. “As we focus on building a better CarMax, we are committed to providing the ... Continue reading
IDGA Announces Official Dates for its Second Annual Military Vehicles Expo
NEW YORK--The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces the launch of its second annual Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference scheduled for August 11 – 12, 2010 at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, MI. “The greater Detroit area is a hub for military vehicle activity in the United St ... Continue reading
Klarius Group Acquires Quinton Hazell Group From US-based Affinia Group Inc
MANCHESTER, England, February 2 -- - Videos are Available as .flv (Flash) Downloads, Click on an Image to go to Download page http://www.klarius-QH.com - Photographs Download as 300dpi Jpeg Files, Click on an Image to go to News Page http://www.klarius-QH.com On the 1st of February 2010, Klarius, Europe's fastest growi ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Gives Thumbs Up To Palm Beach International Raceway
Patrick Sheltra Gives Thumbs Up To Palm Beach International Raceway “Indiantown, Florida Native Gearing Up For “True�?? Hometown Race�?? JUPITER, Florida (February 2, 2010) - - Before Patrick Sheltra heads to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this week to participate in the Lucas Oil Slick Mis ... Continue reading
Valencia Test - Day Two Report
VALENCIA TEST - DAY TWO Date Tuesday 2 February Track Circuito de la Comunidad Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Driver Nico Rosberg No of Laps 119 laps Best Lap Time 01:12.899 Kilometres Covered 482km Track Length 4.051km Weather Fine Ambient Temperature Maximum 13°C Track Temperature Maximum 19°C Nico Rosberg was back at th ... Continue reading
Expanded Food Drive begins February 1st at Metro-Chicago Chrysler Group Dealerships and provides discount tickets to the 2010 Chicago Auto Show in return for canned good donation CHICAGO, Feb. 2 -- More than 40 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brand dealerships in the Chicagoland area will be collecting canned foo ... Continue reading
Amerigon Sets Date for 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results Release and Conference Call
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, ... Continue reading
Audi plans test run at Le Castellet
Audi plans test run at Le Castellet  Racing debut of latest specification Audi R15 TDI brought forward  Participation in 8-hour race at Le Castellet (France)  Total of three starts in 2010 Le Mans Series Ingolstadt, February 2, 2010 – To further prepare for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi ... Continue reading
Capacity of Texas, Inc. Launching Vast Power Source Options
LONGVIEW, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Capacity of Texas, Inc. announces the availability of a full line of 'Green' and Diesel Power Solutions for its Terminal Tractor line continuing Capacity's dedication to Environmental Stewardship. Capacity is the only manufacturer to offer alternative fuel solutions which include both LNG and ... Continue reading
Cool Shirt Renews Contingency Program with USARacing Pro Cup Series
*“Cool Shirt” Renews Contingency Program with USARacing Pro Cup Series* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* ** CONCORD, NC. (February 2, 2010) – USARacing is proud to announce that Shafer Enterprises (Cool Shirt) has renewed its contingency program with the Series for the 2010 season. This renewal will mark Cool Shirt’s se ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Exchange Offer and Related Consent Solicitation
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today commenced an offer to exchange any and all of its $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.857% notes due in 2011 ("old notes") for a new series of 8.75% notes due in 2020 ("new notes"). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) C ... Continue reading
KVH's Compact DSP-1500 Fiber Optic Gyro Now Available in a Dual-axis Configuration
The new KVH DSP-1500, the world's smallest precision FOG, is already providing critical stabilization capabilities in optical and radar systems MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 2 -- In June 2009, KVH Industries, Inc., introduced the world's most compact precision fiber optic gyro (FOG), the affordable DSP-1500. With a sensing el ... Continue reading
Magnalight.com Adds More Powerful LED Infrared Flood Lights and Spot Lights
Magnalight.com Adds More Powerful LED Infrared Flood Lights and Spot Lights Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com offers several new infrared LED emitter lights for military, security and commercial applications. Ranging from ultra-compact infrared LED trailing lights and grill lights to 240 watt infrared LED light ... Continue reading
Media Alert: EngineQuestR (EQR) To Provide Contingency Awards for IMCA Races in 2010
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2010 EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) To Provide Contingency Awards for IMCA Races in 2010 (Las Vegas-NV) - EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, will provide contingency awards to the opening feature winners in fiv ... Continue reading
News Release - Holiday Cove RV Resort Receives State and National Kudos
I apologize for the missing subject line…yikes! Again, here’s some terrific news from Holiday Cove RV Resort. Evanne Holiday Cove RV Resort Receives State and National Kudos Recognized as a Good Sam’s Trailer Life and Woodall’s top-rated resort FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cortez, FL (February 2, 2010) – Holiday Cov ... Continue reading
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--Signaling its continuing commitment to developing and delivering cleaner, more efficient energy solutions for the world, GE today officially dedicated a $45 million Renewable Energy Global Headquarters in Schenectady, N.Y. “It also stands as an important symbol of the rapid growth and success of ou ... Continue reading
VINtek Experiences Record Growth in 2009
PHILADELPHIA--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title (ELT) services for automotive finance lenders, announced that it saw record growth across all lines of business in 2009, including Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) lending, ELT, outsourced automotive collateral management and ris ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - DRIVERS PRAISE PHAKISA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 2, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
Files Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement NOVI, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., announced today that it has entered into an Equity Commitment Agreement with certain holders of the Company's 7% Senior Notes due 2012 and 8 3/8% Senior Subordinate ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Adds New Customer and Expands Telematics Mapping Application
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced an expansion of its 25-year relationship with G4S Wackenhut and the launch of a new version of Mobile Resource IntelligenceSM, an award-winning telematics solution with an advanced mapping platform. “Throughout the years that we’ve been a GE Capital Fle ... Continue reading
OPENLANE Offers Exclusive Dealer Promotions at Upcoming NADA Convention & Expo
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that it will be offering exclusive dealer promotions at the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla., February 13-15 ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Feb. 2 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , the leading provider of automotive technician training, reported results for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2009. Net revenues for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $103.5 million, a 14.9 percent increase from $90.1 million for the first quarter of the ... Continue reading
Crash ends Showdown for Koch PR (FINAL)
 For Immediate Release, February 1, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net Team Information: www.goldengateracingteam.com  Five car crash ends forward press for Koch and GGRT at Irwindale  By Bill Sullivan, GGRT Media Relations  IRWINDALE, CA – After a successful qualifying run t ... Continue reading
Euklid CAD/CAM is Latest Application to Benefit from Siemens PLM Software’s D-Cubed 2D DCM
PLANO, Texas--Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, and Euklid CAD/CAM AG, a leading provider of specialized computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) solutions, today announced ... Continue reading
Modine Delivers Improved Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as follows: “Although the fourth quarter is historically Modine’s weakest and we face these near-term headwinds” Third ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) Doubles In-Vehicle Use in North America in 2009
The industry's traffic supplier of choice powers 90 percent of full-screen, in-vehicle systems in North America CHICAGO, Feb. 2 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, today reported that more than 145 North American v ... Continue reading
Runzheimer International Appoints Tom Bessinger Director of Client Relations
WATERFORD, Wis., Feb. 2 -- Runzheimer International, the industry leader in employee mobility programs, today announced the appointment of Tom Bessinger to director of client relations. In his new role, Bessinger will oversee account management and the sales of Runzheimer International solutions and services, designed ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on February 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern) To access the live broadcast of the ... Continue reading
Evolution Fuels to Commence Retail Fuel Operations
Company Begins Strategic Alliance with Premier Commercial Retail Fuel Station Developer DALLAS, Feb. 2 -- Evolution Fuels, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EVFN) (the "Company") today announced that it has finalized negotiations with J&J Developments, Inc. ("J&J") resulting in the execution of a binding letter of intent to lease an ... Continue reading
ARA Successful to Secure Additional Cash for Clunkers Processing Time for Automotive Recyclers
NHTSA Approves 90 Day Crushing Extension -- a Win-Win for Consumers MANASSAS, Va., Feb. 2 -- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its final ruling which allows automotive recyclers an additional 90 days, for a total of 270 days, to crush or shred vehicles traded in under the Consume ... Continue reading
Kia Soul named finalist for World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Soul named finalist for 'World Car of the Year' and 'World Car Design of the Year' - Kia's popular urban crossover vehicle vies for prestigio ... Continue reading
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: JANUARY CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 532 507 5% 532 507 5% EQUATOR: 57 29 97% 57 29 97% SX4: 1,156 1,032 12% 1,156 1,032 12% KIZASHI: 197 0 0% 197 0 0% XL7: 95 1,101 -91% 95 1,101 -91% FORENZA/RENO: 3 981 -100% 3 981 -100% TOTAL: 2,040 ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Reports U.S. Sales for January 2010
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records January Sales of 15,158 - an improvement of 45.3 percent over January 2009 - smart USA Records 278 Sales in January 2010 NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces January 2010 Sales
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported January 2010 sales of 18,019 total units, representing a 41.4 percent increase over January 2009. January marks Volkswagen's seventh consecutive sales month of growth. Jetta, the top selling European nameplate in the U.S., continued to sell well and pos ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2010 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced January sales of 30,503 units, up 24 percent versus January 2009. This marks the thirteenth consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains for Hyundai and our best retail share performance since the government's "Cash-for-Clunkers" ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2010 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced January 2010 sales of 4,170, a slight decrease (4 percent) from December sales. "We were able to maintain our December sales momentum," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. Mitsubishi's December sa ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Record January 2010 Sales
Latest full-month results surpassed January 2009 sales by 37.9% 2010 Green Car of the Year drives 106.2% Audi A3 sales gain HERNDON, Va., Feb. 2 -- Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 6,510 luxury performance cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 37.9% overall increase from January 2009. The results followed stron ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Continues to Break Sales Records - January 2010 Results
- Company Announces a Record Month for 2010 Outback and Legacy Models - - January Sales Show a 28-percent Increase - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., coming off a record-breaking sales year as the top performing brand in 2009, today announced a 28-percent sales increase over January 2009. The compa ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports January 2010 IsThird Straight Month of Increased Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January 2010 sales of 15,694, an increase of 1.8 percent versus January of 2009, and up 6.0 percent on a DSR (daily selling rate) basis (24 selling days in January 2010 compared to 25 selling days last January). The all-new 2010 MAZDA3, win ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Continues Trend of Improving Sales, Reports January 2010 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2 -- -- January continues the trend of increasing market share for the company, following two consecutive quarters of improvement to end 2009 -- Dodge Brand sales up versus the same time period last year -- Dodge Journey year-over-year sales climb for the third month in a row -- Jeep Compass, ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2010 Sales
Significant Share Gains Expected FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 2 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported January 2010 sales of 62,572 units versus 53,884 units a year earlier, an increase of 16.1 percent, compared with January 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehic ... Continue reading
GM Total Sales Increase 14 Percent Fourth Consecutive Month of Retail Sales Gains for GM's Four Brands Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX Retail Sales Up 161 Percent Fleet Sales Comprise 29 Percent of Total Sales DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- U.S. dealers for GM's brands - Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac - reported re ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January 2010 Sales
Accord, Civic and Acura MDX sales improve TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total January vehicle sales of 67,479, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to January 2009, based on the daily selling rate,* which involved two fewer selling days. Honda Division posted January sales of 60,347, ... Continue reading
Renault to Break Wind at 2010 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
New Renault Wind: a breath of fresh air in the roadster market PARIS - February 2, 2010: In a World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupe-roadster: Wind. Wind is a two-seater coupe-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. Wit ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January 2010 Sales Results
MDX Luxury SUV Posts Sales Increase TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Total Acura sales for January reached 7,132, off 1.7 percent versus January 2009, based on the daily selling rate*. The MDX luxury SUV posted a 20.3 percent increase for January and was the best-selling Acura model for the month with sales of 2,358 units. ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports January 2010 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismos in the United States, today announced January sales in the U.S. of 1,768 compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,658, an increase of 8 percent. This marks the fifth ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2010 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 98,796 vehicles, a decrease of 8.7 percent over last January, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted January sales of 83,279 units, a decrease of 12 percent over the same period last year. On January 2 ... Continue reading
Ford Kicks Off 2010 With 24 Percent Sales Increase, Market Share Gain
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury January sales up 24 percent versus year ago -- Cars up 43 percent, crossovers up 20 percent, SUVs up 8 percent, trucks and vans up 14 percent -- Ford brand sales up 26 percent, Lincoln up 16 percent and Mercury up 6 percent -- Ford's U.S. market share estimated at ... Continue reading
New Audi A1: Individuality is the Key-Episode 8 - VIDEO FEATURE
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 ⢠The interior of the A1 offers an extraordinary range of creative options ⢠An intricate process: the new design of the air vents in the cockpit Episode 7 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - Februa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Kicks Off 2010 With January Sales Up 45.3 Percent
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 15,158 vehicles, a 45.3% improvement over January 2009, starting 2010 with robust momentum. Strong demand in both the Mercedes sedan and light-truck categories fueled the increase in sales volume for the month. In the sedan category, th ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2010 Sales
All-New 2011 Kia Sorento CUV Arrives in Showrooms; Records Strong First Month IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 22,123 units, highlighted by a strong first-month performance of the brand's first U.S.-built(1) vehicle - the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV - which arrived in sho ... Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIII Car Commercials
A look at the car and auto-related television commercials that aired on or around the big football game. Bridgestone Tires had four different commercials, including two brand new spots. Hyundai had two different commercials, one of which celebrated the Car of the Year Award that they won at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Citroen Ireland: Open For Business to Launch New Vehicles Into Key Irish Market
Automobiles Citroen France has just announced the creation of a new subsidiary in Ireland which will springboard the launch of a series of new models into the important Irish market in time for the first quarter of the 2010 market. ... Continue reading
Skoda's No VAT Offer Continues
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM - February 2, 2010: Skoda has extended its "No-VAT" offer across all Octavia, Fabia and Roomster models, with a potential saving of up to £3,388. This offer, which was to end at the end of January, will now continue to apply to orders made up to 31st March ... Continue reading
Has Britain Got ECO Driving Talent?
Just days since its launch, thousands of entrants are vying to become European eco driving champions in Peugeot's ECO CUP. ... Continue reading
TMC Announces Remedy for U.S. Accelerator-pedal Recall
Tokyo February 2, 2010; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces its remedy for accelerator pedals on eight Toyota-brand vehicle models* subject to a recall in the United States. Details of the remedy were released on February 1 in the U.S. by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (TMS). In the accelerator-pedal assembly of ... Continue reading
Draper Distribution Builds One of the Most Flexible 26 Tonners in the UK
Newton-le-Willows-based Draper Distribution has grown its commercial vehicle fleet with the addition of an eighth Iveco Stralis, just two years after the company formed. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Campers Recognised at Awards Ceremonies
Two motorcaravan magazines have officially recognised the Volkswagen California campervan and the Transporter van base vehicle in their annual awards ... Continue reading
Spyker Provides Further Details On Saab Acquisition
In advance of the General Meeting of Spyker shareholders, to be held on 12 February 2010, and which was convened on 28 January 2010, Spyker Cars N.V. ("Spyker") provides further strategic and financial details regarding its acquisition of Saab Automobile AB ("Saab"). ... Continue reading
Lotus Puts Horse Power Behind Cancer Charities
Lotus Cars Limited is delighted to sponsor the Bob Champion 60:60 Challenge and support both the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Bob Champion Cancer Trust in their fund raising pursuits ... Continue reading
Renault to Unveil Wind at Geneva
In a World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupe-roadster - Wind ... Continue reading
Ford S-Max And Galaxy Do the Double at the Businesscar Awards
Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy models have been confirmed as favourites for business customers following two wins at the 2010 BusinessCar magazine awards ... Continue reading
Seat Enthusiasts Flock To Firm's Digital Playground
The coolest car club on the web is going from strength to strength as Club SEAT UK celebrates welcoming its 6,500th member ... Continue reading
Katarina Witt to be Olympic Ambassador for the BMW Group
Two-time Olympic winner and BMW Group campaign for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Munich ... Continue reading
First Military Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons Delivered in Australia
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has taken delivery of its first new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon cross-country vehicles - the first to be delivered on Australian soil ... Continue reading
Demand Sparks Return of G6 Limited Edition
Ford Australia has reintroduced the G6 Limited Edition for the 2010 model year following unprecedented customer demand for the value-packed luxury model. ... Continue reading
BMW Group: Positive Group Earnings in Sight for 2009
Despite the ongoing worldwide financial and economic crisis, the BMW Group has, from today's perspective, achieved the objectives for 2009 made known over the course of the past year ... Continue reading
Chevy Cruze Finalist for World Car of the Year, Camaro Finalist for World Car Design of the Year
DETROIT, Feb. 1 -- The World Car Awards announced that Chevrolet Cruze is a finalist for the prestigious World Car of the Year Award, and the Camaro is a finalist for the World Car Design of the Year award. The winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 1. The Cruze is one of 1 ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
