Special Motorsports Event - Starworks To Enter 2012 World Endurance Championship (WEC)
THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Starworks Motorsport can today reveal that it will take on the cream of the worldâs endurance teams after securing a sensational spot in the new FIA World Endurance Championship 2012. The team, from Fort Lauderdale in Florida, will mix it with the best over nine of the greatest and most famous tr ... Continue reading
SAE Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration Slated for May - Industry Leaders will be Honored
The SAE Foundation will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Ford Field in Detroit. The evening will begin with a sponsor reception followed by a general reception. During the receptions, attendees will have the chance to meet with students who participate in SAE International's award-wi ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Hits the Streets of the Nation's Capital
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing fleet in the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, growing its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand in the nation's capital. With a range of cars -- from electric vehicles, available at Union Station, and compacts to sedans and SUVs -- availab ... Continue reading
Foundation for the National Archives Receives $100,000 GM Foundation Grant The General Motors Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Foundation for the National Archives in support of the National Archives Experience's upcoming exhibition exploring the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. The grant will be us ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Capitalizes on the Power of Technology
The Chicago Auto Show (CAS) will be using a series of unique and creative social media events and formats to inform and engage attendees at the 2012 show, taking place February 10-19, 2012. It is the first auto show in the U.S. to use such a complete package of social and digital media, highlighting the importance of t ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Makes North American Debut in Chicago
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil its 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The limited-run model features a black-only Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) the first time a non-body-colored hard top is available in North America-- as well as other exclusivities such as ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Turbo Review - A Bowtie Pocket-Rocket +VIDEO
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2933) Last minute schedule changes occur very often in our lives. And, the auto writerâs world is very much a part of that dynamic. Most recently for me, one of my scheduled test cars was needed elsewhere. Fortuna ... Continue reading
NADA Guides Names the 2012 BMW 650i Featured Vehicle of the Month for February
News Highlights NADAguides.com, the leading online provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information, announces the 2012 BMW 650i sports coupe as the Featured Vehicle of the Month for February. Completely redesigned, this third generation BMW 650i offers a striking new design, a wider, lower stance, a more fuel- ... Continue reading
Zipcar Completes Additional Investment in Barcelona-Based Avancar to Become Majority Shareholder
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the completion of its option to purchase a majority ownership interest in Barcelona-based Catalunya Carsharing S.A., known as Avancar. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO confirms plant will add third crew as part of innovative work pattern Nearly 500 jobs added specifically for production of the all-new Dodge Dart All new hires will be onboard by the third quarter 2012 Body shop investment increases to $700 million Plant to build the first Chrysler Group ... Continue reading
British Petroleum and the Redline Agreement - Book Review +VIDEO
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL BRITISH PETROLEUM and the REDLINE AGREEMENT is the third and latest entry in a series of books written by award-winning investigative journalist Edwin Black that tackles the issues surrounding automobiles, energy, and transportation. The previous two b ... Continue reading
Suzuki's 2012 Super Bowl Ad is "Movin' On Up" With New Song From Rapper 50 Cent
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today premiered the final version of its 2012 Super Bowl commercial -- entitled "Sled" -- on its Facebook and YouTube pages. After previewing its big game ad last week, Suzuki upgraded the music in its television spot with a music track by well-known rapper 50 Cent. The artist's song ... Continue reading
The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models. Teams of profe ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB: TTEG), is pleased to announce that as part of the ongoing evolution of completing the joint venture between TTE (a Nevada corporation) and Energy Technology Services Co., Ltd (a Taiwan corporation), TTE's CEO, Michael Rouse, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Direct ... Continue reading
2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L Nav The CR-V has been a major success for Honda since its debut in 1997, to the point where it is a benchmark in the small affordable crossover class. Vehicles in that class, known in the days when truck SUVs ruled as "soft-roaders" or "sport-cutes", have n ... Continue reading
January 2012 Sales Point to Bright Outlook for International Nameplate Dealers
Special to The Auto Channel AIADA's Market Watch Washington DC February 2, 2012; The New Year began on a positive note for international nameplate dealers. Overall sales, including domestic brands, rose 11.4 percent from January 2011. For international brands, sales were up an impressive 14.9 percent from January 2011. ... Continue reading
Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos Named No. 1 Volume Honda Dealer by American Honda Motor
Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos, a top-performing client of AutoONE Media, has been named the No. 1 volume Honda dealer in the U.S. by American Honda Motor Co. Inc., based on 2011 sales. ... Continue reading
As the official beer of the NFL and Super Bowl XLVI, Bud Light wants to remind adult fans to celebrate responsibly and have a game plan for a safe ride home. Today, Bud Light, AAA Hoosier Motor Club, Yellow Cab of Indianapolis, Broad Ripple Village and Zink Distributing have joined the City of Indianapolis and local ... Continue reading
With Image Capture from Progressive Insurance, consumers can get a car insurance quote in minutes. The new mobile photo quoting technology, only available from Progressive, simplifies the insurance quoting and buying process by using a smartphone camera and the existing Progressive app. Image Capture is a first in the ... Continue reading
The Ram Truck brand presents "Road to the Ram® Jam," an all-star country music series featuring five of today's best country artists leading up to an invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert event Dec. 29 in Nashville, Tenn., where all five artists will perform. The Road to the Ram Jam series will be the ultimate country ... Continue reading
NACS Reports "Price Tops All Factors in Choice of Fueling Location"
ALEXANDRIA, VA Feb 2, 2012â Price remains the dominant reason why consumers buy fuel at a particular location, according to the results from the new 2012 NACS Consumer Fuels Report. Nearly two-thirds of consumers (63 percent) rated price as the most important reason why they select a particular location for fuelin ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Wilson Still Reveling Rolex Win
Indianapolis, Feb. 2, 2012: Justin Wilson was more than happy to tell people the time. The Dale Coyne Racing driver arrived at Sebring International Raceway about 24 hours after co-driving the winning Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian entry in the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona. He teamed with AJ Allmendin ... Continue reading
Honda Responds To Ridgeline Tire Recall
Statement by American Honda Regarding Spare Tire/Tire Information Placard Recall: 2011-2012 Ridgeline TORRANCE, Calif. â Feb. 1, 2012 â Honda will voluntarily recall 206 model-year 2011 and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles in the U.S. to inspect whether the factory-installed spare tire matches the spare tire informati ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Barrichello Completes Successful Test With KV Racing Technology
Indianapolis, Feb. 2, 2012: Rubens Barrichello apparently was having so much fun driving the No. 5 KV Racing Technology car that he decided to stay an extra day. The Formula One veteran was scheduled to leave Sebring International Raceway after testing Jan. 30-31 of the new Dallara DW12 chassis powered by Chevrolet's 2 ... Continue reading
New SAE International Program Sets Conformance Standards for Mobile Air Conditioning Manufacturers
In response to industry and consumer requests, a new program developed by SAE International provides conformance measures for mobile air conditioning (MAC) industry. The program, which is overseen by SAE International's Interior Climate Control Standards Committee (ICCSC), offers a procedure for certifying compliance w ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Kartek Offroad Named Presenting Sponsor For Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series
Corona,Feb. 1, 2012: With racers and staff hard at work preparing for the season opener coming up on February 18th, the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Southern California announced today they will be partnering up with well known off road retailer Kartek Offroad to present the 2012 series. Known as the offspring of ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Historic Drivers Race At HRDC Castle Combe On April 9
Castle Combe, Feb. 1, 2012: Early entries for grid slots at the HRDC 'Historica' Festival - which will be held on the traditional Easter Bank Holiday Monday race meeting date (9 April) at Castle Combe - have been flooding into the HRDC Race HQ in Leamington Spa. HRDC's Race Director - Julius Thurgood - commented: "The ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - KYS To Release Single Race Tickets Feb. 8 And Change Cooler Policy
SPARTA, Feb. 1, 2012: Kentucky Speedway will place single race tickets for its five NASCAR races including the June 30 Sprint Cup Series âQuaker State 400â� on sale Feb. 8 at 9:00 a.m., and allow customers to carry coolers in to all events for the first time in speedway history. Single race ticket prices ... Continue reading
Morotsports Brands - JRM And Speedco Announce Partnership In Multiple Racing Divisions
MOORESVILLE, Feb. 1, 2012: Speedco Truck Lube and Tires, a national company that specializes in quick lubes and tire services for the trucking industry, will join the JR Motorsports team as primary sponsor of the companyâs late model program and associate sponsor on its NASCAR Nationwide Series Chevrolets in 2012, ... Continue reading
GM Approves IMN as Turnkey Program Provider for in-Market Retail Co-op Matching Funds
IMN, theà digital marketing company that delivers branded eNewsletters and content for vertical markets, today announced that it has been selected by GM as a turnkey program provider for its in-market retail (iMR) program. Inclusion in the co-op matching funds program enables GM dealers to be reimbursed for their in ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces Its 2012 Best Overall Car Values of the Year
IntelliChoice, the market leader in automotive ownership cost and car value analysis for over twenty-five years, announced today the winners of its 2012 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards. U.S. vehicle sales are rebounding and appear relatively healthy going into 2012 Each year, IntelliChoice compiles and ana ... Continue reading
GEICO encourages Super Bowl fans to play it safe on the roads
Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 5, is one of the biggest and most entertaining sporting events in the country. Friends and families come together to socialize and watch the big game. With all the fanfare and hoopla, Super Bowl Sunday has also become one of the nationââ¬â¢s most dangerous days on the roadways due t ... Continue reading
The 82nd Geneva International Motor Show Soon!
A highly promising event is being prepared! With only five weeks to go until the opening of this yearâs Geneva International Motor Show, the automobile world is now in the âstarting blocksâ. 260 exhibitors are preparing to present their latest new models. There will be some 70 press conferences on the pr ... Continue reading
Fiat 500L: World Preview At The Geneva Motor Show
Fiat presents the first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year. ... Continue reading
Doblo Cargo - Now Available With 3 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty
Business users are set to benefit further as Fiat Professional has just launched a new 3 years unlimited mileage warranty offer across its award-winning Doblò Cargo and Combi range. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Launches Largest Ever Apprentice Recruitment Campaign
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK's leading automotive employer, is set to launch its search for the largest ever intake of Apprentices to join its 2012 training programme. ... Continue reading
The Beginning Of A New Era: Volkswagen Introduces The Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)
This year, the Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix - the German acronym is MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) - for the Volkswagen, Audi, Å koda and SEAT brands. ... Continue reading
Skoda Celebrates: 14 Million Vehicles Produced
Skoda has produced its 14-millionth car. The celebratory vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the Czech plant at Kvasiny earlier this week. ... Continue reading
One month ahead of UK showroom launch, Renault has delivered its first Fluence Z.E. saloons to London's largest eco-friendly car services, Climatecars and greentomatocars. ... Continue reading
Ford Announces The UK Universities To Receive Blue Oval Scholarships
Ford has chosen 12 leading UK universities to award 100 student scholarships, worth a total of £1 million, starting in the 2012 academic year. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Australia Announces Dealer of the Year Awards
Alessi Chrysler Jeep Dodge has been awarded the coveted Chrysler Australia Dealer of the Year award for its high standard of performance, professionalism and customer service throughout 2011. ... Continue reading
All-New Barina Sedan Stretches the Appeal of Holden's Small Car Star
Holden's Barina has been boosted by the introduction of an all-new sedan variant to sit alongside the existing hatch model, expanding the appeal of the popular small car. ... Continue reading
ANCAP Consolidates with New Senior Appointments
Chair of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), Mr Lauchlan McIntosh today announced two appointments to its National Secretariat. ... Continue reading
Jim's Javelin - Shannons Sharp New TCM Tool
It has taken 30 months to complete, but Jim Richards says the Shannons 1972 AMC Javelin sedan he will debut at Adelaide's Clipsal 500 opening round of 2012 Touring Car Masters on March 4 is the finest racing car he has even built. ... Continue reading
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