AUTO CENTRAL - The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG) comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) filed a petition toda ... Continue reading
Dodge and Mopar® Announce-No-cost Maintenance Plus Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers
Auburn Hills, Mich. December 20, 2010; Dodge and Mopar® are wrapping customers in a worry-free ownership experience. In addition to a load of standard luxury features, the Dodge brandâs all-new Durango Citadel and Journey Lux models also feature Moparâs new âNo-cost Maintenance Plusâ plan, a 3-ye ... Continue reading
Don't Get 'Grinched' at Gas Pump
$3 per gallon on average. While motorists can't control the price of gas, they can keep from getting "grinched" by following a few simple steps from the Car Care Council. "Gas prices have been sneaking up on us lately," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima and Sorento Named Consumer Guide® Automotive 'Best Buys'
2011 Optima in the midsize car category and the 2011 Sorento in the midsize SUV category. Â In addition, the 2011 Sportage received the Consumer Guide Automotive "Recommended" designation. Â Each vehicle was evaluated on price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value. ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Series Flagships Redefine the American Luxury Sedan Once Again
2011 Chrysler 300 series proudly delivers the distinction, innovation and premium large sedan features at a legendary value, while setting a new course for the American brand. With more than 55 years of elegant proportions and head-turning style, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 delivers contemporary styling with design d ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Curses, Cuts and Kudos
Iâve been driving Lincoln MKX of late and spent of my time trying to decide whether I could learn to love it. The jury is still out. On the plus side it is very comfortable and certainly distinctive looking. Love it or hate it you wonât confuse it with anything else-that is for sure. The fuel consumption is a ... Continue reading
MINI is marking an important milestone in its history by once again presenting a fascinating new vehicle concept for the MINI family â the MINI Paceman Concept. ... Continue reading
Racers as Well as Executives Are Enjoying The Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati
BATAVIA, Dec. 20, 2010: The Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati (MCC) primarily caters to executives instead of professional racers, but a surgeon using the facility as a stress-buster just may find himself dicing with a fellow member who appears regularly on the SPEED Channel. Area racers are joining the private cl ... Continue reading
Growth Energy Responds to Anti E15 Lawsuit
Washington DC December 29, 2010; Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis released the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the EPAâs partial approval of Growth Energyâs Green Jobs Waiver. âThe scientific evidence demonstrates clearly that E15 is safe not only for newer ve ... Continue reading
Small cars and fuel efficiency were all the rage at the first major auto show of the season in Los Angeles in November, but shoppers are still attracted to larger vehicles, according to the AutoTrader.com November Trend Engine report, covering searches and site activity on AutoTrader.com for November 2010. Â The Novem ... Continue reading
Renewable Fuels Association Response to Anti E15 Lawsuit
Washington December 20, 2010; Responding to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block E15 (15% ethanol/85% gasoline) from being sold as a legal fuel in the United States, the Renewable Fuels Association issued the following statement: "EPA could have avoided ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Jr - Indy Victory Makes Coughlin’s Year A Success
Delaware, Dec. 20, 2010: For most racers, a win at the prestigious Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is usually enough to make any season a successful one and that was certainly the case in 2010 for third-generation JEGS driver T.J. Coughlin. Following his inaugural win at the 2009 Las Vegas event, Coughlin continued to make st ... Continue reading
New BMW M1 Available Before Christmas In Some Countries - See The New Video
Do you want to make yourself an outstanding Christmas present this year? In a log of countries orders for the BMW 1 Series M Coupé may be placed with your dealer already before Christmas. CLICK. During a photo shoot everything revolves around the photographer â sometimes even a BMW 1 Series M Coupé. See the ... Continue reading
Roush Fenway Racing Names Steve Newmark President
CONCORD, Dec. 20, 2010: Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Steve Newmark has been named president of its multi-car racing organization. Newmark will succeed Geoff Smith in the position; Smith is retiring at the end of December after serving in the role for the previous 13 years. Newmark, who previously was a shareh ... Continue reading
Haywood Feels Daytona Paving A Huge Benefit
DAYTONA BEACH, Dec. 19, 2010: Sports car racing legend Hurley Haywood was the first GRAND-AM competitor to try out the repaved Daytona International Speedway for the first time on Friday, and pronounced the facility ready to go for the 49th Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 29-30. Haywood was joined by Andrew Davis in the No ... Continue reading
Announcing the 2011 Skip Barber National Schedule
Hot on the heels of the 14th Annual Skip Barber Karting Scholarship Shootout, Skip Barber Racing School is announcing the schedule for the 14th year of the Skip Barber National Race Series. <p> The 2011 14-race season of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda will kick off at Sebring International Racew ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 -- New Ford C-MAX combines a fresh new design, flexible seating configuration for seven, outstanding craftsmanship and occupant safety and advances in driving dynamics Ford C-MAX offers life-enhancing technologies such as SYNCî connectivity, MyFord To ... Continue reading
Low-Carbon Fords To Drive In London For Free
Drivers of existing low-CO2 Ford vehicles equipped with ECOnetic technologies are set to benefit from zero London Congestion Charge regulations coming into force in January. ... Continue reading
Hat-Trick For Kia In The 2011 Total Off Road Awards
Kia's newly-launched Sportage crossover and Sorento SUV have both walked away with wins in Total Off Road magazine's 2011 4x4 of the Year awards. Kia itself also scooped the '4x4 Manufacturer of the Year' award completing the hat-trick for the Korean firm. ... Continue reading
Christmas Arrives Early For Children At Barts And The London Children's Hospital
Christmas arrived early at Barts and The London Children's Hospital this week, as Saab GB stopped by to drop off £500 worth of Early Learning Centre presents for the hospital's young patients. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Wraps Up For Christmas
We will spend an average total of 117.5 million hours and £1.65 billion wrapping our Christmas presents this year as a nation. This amounts to over 6.3 days in a single person's lifetime and at a cost of up to £2,123. ... Continue reading
The Latest Generation Think City - Now With 2+2 Seating
The latest generation THINK City is now available for the first time with four seats, and goes on sale across Europe this month. ... Continue reading
i40: Hyundai's New European Flagship
Hyundai has announced that its new D-segment car for Europe will be called i40. The i40, which was known by the codename 'VF' during development, arrives as the company embarks on the next phase of its brand and product evolution in Europe. ... Continue reading
Nissan Unveils New Global Sedan at Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled an all-new sedan model at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. Using the famed 'Sunny'name in China, this new model will go on sale first in China in January 2011 and then progressively across 170 countries worldwide including Australia under different veh ... Continue reading
Honda Australia Supports Wildlife Victoria
Honda Australia's spare parts are used by Wildlife Victoria to support animals in its care. ... Continue reading
Camouflage Gear Helps Shield Fords From Prying Eyes
Stretchy Lycra is not just the material of choice for cycling enthusiasts. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i45 One of Three Finalists for North American Car of the Year
Hyundai Motor Company's game-changing new i45 (known as Sonata in the U.S.), has been named one of three finalists for 2011 North American Car of the Year, one of the most coveted automotive awards in the world. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Wagon is Fifth Gear's Family Car of the Year
Skoda is celebrating a Superb ending to 2010 as the brand's flagship model was named Family Car of the Year by Channel 5's hit show Fifth Gear. ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Pricing for All New X3
BMW Australia today announced that the starting price for the all new BMW X3 will remain identical to that of the outgoing model, despite substantial enhancements in technology, design, performance and driving dynamics. ... Continue reading
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