MKZ Midsize Sedan, MKZ Hybrid Lead Way for Lincoln
Driven by sales of the MKZ midsize premium sedan and the MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln delivered a 16 percent gain in U.S. sales in February versus a year ago. Total retail sales of Lincoln MKZ improved 15 percent versus last February. Sales of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-e ... Continue reading
2012 Audi A4 TFSI quattro Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 Audi A4 Model: 2012 Audi A4 TFSI quattro Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 211 hp @ 4,300 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with sport and manual shift modes Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 185.2 x ... Continue reading
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Auto Central March 1, 2012; It is a small world. Many years ago Mark Gillies, big cheese in VWâs PR department and yours sincerely were colleagues at Britainâs award winning CAR Magazine. These days we are both living in the States, albeit several thousand miles away from ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Joins GoElectricDrive Committee
Enova Systems, Inc., a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, announced it has joined the GoElectricDrive (GoElectricDrive.com) committee. The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) developed ... Continue reading
Preview of Porsche Exhibit at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
World premiere of the new Boxster and two European premieres STUTTGART - March 2, 2012: The new generation of the Porsche Boxster will be making its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show at 09:30 on March 6 in Hall 1, alongside the Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera Cabriolet that will receive their European premieres. New B ... Continue reading
New 2012 Toyota Prius V Arrives at Toyota Place Dealership in Garden Grove
There are many reasons for Toyota Place to shout from the rooftops that the new 2012 Toyota Prius V has arrived at their dealership, just take a look at the hybrid's exciting new features. With spacious seating for up to five passengers, 67 cubic feet of storage with the rear seats down, and 44 mpg city/ 40 mpg highway ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Kia Classic Winner to Receive New Range-topping Optima Limited
The third annual Kia Classic, from March 19-25, is attracting a strong field of LPGA players who will compete for a $1.7 million purse with the winner taking home a first-place check for $255,000 and one of the first range-topping 2012 Optima Limited midsize sedans to roll off the production line at Kia's U.S. manufact ... Continue reading
Preview of Aston Martin at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
GAYDON, England - March 2, 2012: This year marks the fifth anniversary of an independently owned Aston Martin, one of the world's most acclaimed manufacturers of luxury sports cars. Fittingly, 2012 will also be the year that the new V12 Zagato makes its debut as a production car demonstrating that now, more than ever b ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Online Dynamic Brochures for 2012 Models
Subaru of America, Inc., has unveiled new dynamic brochures for 2012 model year vehicles: Forester, Impreza, Impreza WRX/STI, Legacy and Outback. These dynamic brochures build on the industry-leading program that Subaru debuted in 2011. ( ... Continue reading
For Lower Gasoline Prices, We Need E100 Engines, Not the Keystone XL Pipeline
That was the message the E100 Ethanol Group (E100EG) gave to a panel of EPA/NHTSA officials at a hearing on the proposed 2017-2025 fuel economy standards in San Francisco on January 24th. Throughout recorded history, the only force that has lowered the price of a monopoly priced commodity is competition. Gasoline is su ... Continue reading
GARYSBURG, March 1, 2012: Roush Yates Engines has announced a successful first track test at the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) test facility in Garysburg, N.C., of the long-awaited Ford production-based 3.2L V6 Twin Turbo racing engine. The engine project, under development for the past 18 month ... Continue reading
Stock Eliminator - Jeg And Samantha Coughlin Take South Georgia Detour
CECIL, Feb. 29, 2012: As he prepares to continue his pursuit of the NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock championship at the upcoming Tire Kingdom Gatornationals, five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin will make a slight detour this weekend to compete in the Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at South Georgia ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Preps For Phoenix
DENVER, Mar. 1, 2012: The Regan Smith/Phoenix International Raceway relationship can be categorized as one-sided. Unfortunately for Smith, his fondness for Phoenixâs 1-mile oval isnât being reciprocated, especially at the two previous Sprint Cup races in the Valley of the Sun. Smith, driver of the Furniture R ... Continue reading
Sanction Body News - #48 - #24 Penalized For Daytona Infractions
DAYTONA BEACH, Mar. 1, 2012: NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the No. 48 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500. The No. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Milwaukee IndyFest Tickets Now on Sale
MILWAUKEE, March 1, 2012: Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Milwaukee IndyFest, which will take place June 15 and 16 at the Milwaukee Mile at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. IndyFest will feature an IZOD IndyCar Series race Saturday afternoon as well as many other family-friendly activities, and is being promoted by ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call
Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2011 on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 before the opening of the stock market. Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 1 ... Continue reading
OnStar Technology Wins Stevie Award for Helping Motorists
Anyone who has pressed the OnStar button and spoken to someone on the other end knows how helpful these advisors can be, but the hardware behind the button is what makes the connection possible. For the second consecutive year, OnStar was awarded a Stevie Award, this time for "Best Use of Technology in Customer Service ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Targeting Honda in USA
Frankfurt Germany February 29, 2012; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn squeezes his bulky frame behind the wheel of the new Honda Civic and takes out a tape measure - part of a forensic, and very public, inspection of the five-door compact at last Septembe ... Continue reading
More than 100 accessories to be on display Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and Jeep vehicles will be accessorized With the integration of Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group Automobiles, Mopar to handle service, parts and customer care for both companies Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group Automobiles will accentuate its accessor ... Continue reading
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certifies the 2012 Ford Focus Electric as America's most fuel-efficient five-passenger vehicle with a 110 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city rating Focus Electric achieves a combined rating of 105 MPGe, topping Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe while also offering more motor power, passeng ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces February 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 19,994, an increase of 17% as compared to February 2011. Retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2012 for AutoNation's oper ... Continue reading
Honda In Struggle To Regain Its Soul - Car Guys Fighting Bean Counters For Control
Honda's "car guys", the engineers that built the automotive upstart into a powerhouse, were overshadowed by the "bean counters", financial executives more willing to cut corners on vehicle content to shore up margins, insiders say. TOKYO/DETROIT, March 2, 2012; Chang-Ran Kim and Ben Klayman writing for Reuters the futu ... Continue reading
February 2012 U.S. Auto Sales Takes Annual Sales Rate To Highest In 4 years
inShare7 Share this Email Print Related News GM partners Wells Fargo for auto financing Thu, Mar 1 2012 DETROIT Mar 1, 2012; Deepa Seetharaman and Ben Klayman writing roe Reuters reporteds that U.S. auto sales rose nearly 16 percent in February and the annual sales rate leapt to its best level in four years, helped by ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Van Delivers Medicines Safely
Ford has developed a modified Transit known as the "Pharmavan", in association with AAH Pharmaceuticals. AAH, the UK's leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, has taken delivery of 270 Ford models to add to its 800-strong van fleet. ... Continue reading
The Swift Sport - 'Best Hot Hatchback' At The 2012 Carbuyer Awards
Suzuki is pleased to announce the new Swift Sport that went on sale just six weeks ago has been awarded the 'Best Hot Hatchback' at the Carbuyer.co.uk Awards. The new performance flagship of the Swift model range was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and was the clear winner against some strong competition. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd Senior Management Announcement
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd has announced that Andrew Roberts, Communications Director, has decided to continue his career outside of the organisation, with a competitor. ... Continue reading
The Audi Group In The Fiscal Year 2011: New Records For Deliveries, Revenue And Profit
The Audi Group once again set records for deliveries, revenue and key earnings data in the fiscal year 2011. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Reigns Supreme In Carbuyer Awards 2012
The critically acclaimed Skoda Superb Estate has retained its crown as 'Best Estate Car' in awards given out by respected consumer motoring website CarBuyer. ... Continue reading
Fix The Price, Not The Car With Nissan Servicing!
To keep a tight grip on purse strings, some drivers may assume that going to an 'under the arches' garage is the cheapest option when getting their vehicle serviced. Some may even be tempted to skip maintenance altogether and risk damaging the car and its value. ... Continue reading
Growing up!: Small Car Family Expands At Geneva Motor Show
The new up! range is growing, with the unveiling of four up! design studies at the Geneva Motor Show next week, each of which shows the versatility and potential of the cleverly compact new Volkswagen city car. ... Continue reading
Mazda Goes On Patrol With The Specials In Bexley
Mazda UKs long-standing support to the Metropolitan Police Service has been further extended with the supply of a Mazda3 for use by Special Constables in Bexley. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Appoints New Retail Network Development Manager
Chevrolet UK has appointed Brian Hawkins to the role of Retail Network Development Manager, responsible for developing the Chevrolet brand across the UK as it grows. ... Continue reading
Bentley's advanced multimedia Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept, first showcased at the 2011 Frankfurt Show, is now moving from the design studio to the commissioning suite with the introduction of Theatre and iPad Specifications offering state of the art multimedia connectivity on the move. ... Continue reading
New Generation Hyundai i30 Takes Top Honour In Carbuyer Awards
The New Generation Hyundai i30 has been crowned 'Car of Year' by leading car review website CarBuyer. The all-new model, designed, engineered and built in Europe, will continue Hyundai's sales in one of the mostly hotly contested segments in the market by offering buyers a refined and stylish car that is also frugal, e ... Continue reading
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