WOW! Tesla Motors Purchases the 'Toyota' Nummi Factory in Northern California - VIDEO ENHANCED
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors has purchased the former NUMMI factory in Fremont, California, where it will build the Model S sedan and future Tesla vehicles. As recently as April of 2010, the NUMMI factory was used by Toyota to produce the Corolla and Tacoma vehicles using the industry-leading Toyota production syste ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Ranked Number One in AutoPacific VSA Satisfaction
AutoPacific Survey Confirms 911 Meets and Exceeds Customers' Expectations ATLANTA, May 20 -- In a survey of 42,000 owners rating their new 2010 model year cars and trucks, Porsche owners have ranked the 911 as the best sports car in satisfying customers, according to the 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) by ... Continue reading
1.1 Million Plan Memorial Day Travel, Reports AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., May 20 -- An estimated 1.1 million Michiganians will travel on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the start of the 2010 summer travel season, says AAA Michigan. State travel is projected to be up slightly from last year, while AAA projects 32.1 million travelers nationally, a ... Continue reading
Discount Symbolizes Future Savings on Fuel if Congress Allows Imported Ethanol Tax to Expire WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA): WHAT: Discounting gasoline by 54 cents per gallon on the Tuesday before Memorial Day at two ... Continue reading
AutoPacific 2010 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) Winners Announced
TUSTIN, Calif. (May 20, 2010) âAutoPacific today announced its 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) to help consumers make informed vehicle purchase decisions. âWhile the auto industry is showing signs of improvement, more than ever before, manufacturers need to be able to differentiate themselves. P ... Continue reading
Suzuki Takes 1st in AutoPacific Survey
Kizashi awarded top three spots in the 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Survey BREA, Calif. (May 20, 2010) â Since its North American debut last December, Suzukiâs Kizashi has won significant praise from the automotive media. With the release of AutoPacificâs 14th annual Vehicle Safety Awards (VSA), Suzu ... Continue reading
AMSTERDAM, May 20, 2010 -- Epyon, a European leader in the development and marketing of smart charging solutions for the emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, today announced the opening of the first commercial fast-charging station in Europe. Epyon's fast-charging station commercially operated by Dutch utility compan ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 20 -- After a wavering start to May new-vehicle retail sales, the end of the month is expected to benefit from a Memorial Day boost, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Arai Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Motorcycle Helmets for a 12th Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 20 -- Highly satisfied motorcycle helmet owners are approximately 10 times more likely to repurchase the same helmet brand, compared with owners with lower levels of satisfaction, according to t ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va.--Terence R. McAuliffe, Chairman of Greentech Automotive (GTA), announced that GTA has acquired EuAuto Technology Ltd., a Hong Kong-based award-winning company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and worldwide distribution of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV). âGTA stands with the Obama ad ... Continue reading
Double The Action At Thunderhill Raceway This Saturday Night
KYLE, May 19, 2010: What could be better for a race fan than watching a big, nationally-televised racing event at home? The excitement of watching the event, along with friends from the local racing community and the actual sounds of race cars in the background, would certainly add to the experience. This Saturday nigh ... Continue reading
After Collecting 50th Win, Coughlin Focuses On Bigger Goal
TOPEKA, May 19, 2010: Fresh off his 50th career Pro Stock victory Sunday in Atlanta, Jeg Coughlin Jr. already has his sites set on his next goal -- winning a fifth Full Throttle championship. As the professional drag racing tour heads to Heartland Park Topeka for this weekend's 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer National ... Continue reading
Dixon Tops Timesheets At Indy Practice
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2010 Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon topped the speed chart for the second consecutive day as preparations for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 continued at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dixon recorded a lap at 39.6526 seconds (226.971 mph), slightly faster than Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe (39 ... Continue reading
Nurburg, Germany (May 19, 2010) Shane Lewis returns to the United States with another international victory added to his resume. Lewis was in Germany to compete in the prestigious 24 Hours of Nürburgring, driving for Götz Motorsports with his former 6 hour race winning teammate Vic Rice and German Champion driver ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Ready To Bring Heat At O'Reilly Summer Nationals
DEARBORN, May 19, 2010: As the weather heats up, so does the competition. Coming off back-to-back, semi-final appearances in St. Louis and Atlanta, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team look to turn up the heat in Topeka this weekend at the OâReilly NHRA Summer Nationals. âTopeka is a hot tr ... Continue reading
CEC Wheels and Crawford Performance to support Conor Daly in California
Monterey, May 19, 2010: Two Southern California based companies; CEC Wheels and Crawford Performance will support Conor Dalyâs Formula Star Mazda efforts during his West Coast swing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California at the American Le Mans weekend, May 21-23, 2010. âWe have known Conorâs ... Continue reading
Championship Leaders Juncos Racing Ready for Round Three at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca This Weekend
Monterey, May 19, 2010: Juncos Racing will take on Round Three of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear this weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California as the current Championship leaders. Conor Daly, driver of the #22 Juncos Racing / INDECK / College Network / Merchant Services Ltd. / ... Continue reading
Buy a NASCAR Track Pack, Win the Gateway to the Chase
MADISON, May 19, 2010: Gateway International Raceway NASCAR Track Pack holders are used to getting more bang for their buck. In addition to access to exclusive driver autograph sessions prior to the races, they also receive great souvenirs, Fan Walk privileges, upgraded parking, and, oh by the way, some of the best rac ... Continue reading
Skoda Receives Top Honour at Which? Awards 2010
Skoda has been awarded the top spot at the 2010 Which? awards winning the prestigious title of 'Best Car Manufacturer'. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Wins New AA Business
The Ford Transit is transporting the AA into the windscreen-replacement market. Ford's Southampton plant has handed over 56 Ford Transit 300 short-wheelbase vans, all destined for the AA AutoWindshields fleet. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Torques Up Its Second Diesel
Infiniti has only just announced the prices of its first diesel, the FX30d. Now it is the turn of its second. To be badged EX30d and priced from £35,975, this crossover promises to raise the bar for diesel engine refinement and vehicle safety as well as delivering Infiniti's greenest environmental performance to date. ... Continue reading
"Bon Anniversaire" Clio - For One Weekend Only, 1,000 Renault Clios Available At 1990s Prices
As part of a 20-day festival to mark the iconic Clio's 20th birthday, between 21 and 23 May 2010, Renault dealers will sell 1,000 Clio Extreme 1.2 models for the same price as a Clio RL 1.2 from the early 90s. Taking the modern day version's price down to £7,450, the French marqu's generous nature takes a celebration- ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class And Sprinter Retain Their Fleet World Honours
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been crowned Best Luxury Car at the 2010 Fleet World Honours and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter scooped Best Large Van. Both vehicles retained their awards from 2009, whilst Sprinter now enjoys a three-year reign. ... Continue reading
Double Victory For Nissan In Fleet World Honours
Make way for two more trophies in the Nissan awards cabinet! With a growing range of class leading models, it should come as no surprise that the 2010 Fleet World Honours judges had no choice but to award not one, but two awards to Nissan. ... Continue reading
Five Million Cars Built At Fiat's Melfi Plant
Another historic manufacturing landmark has just been passed by the Fiat Group as the five millionth vehicle rolled off the production line at Fiat's SATA plant in San Nicola di Melfi, Italy, one of the world's most dynamic automotive factories. ... Continue reading
Suzuki: Jimny Sierra Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Suzuki is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the launch of the original rugged compact 4x4 - the evergreen Jimny Sierra. ... Continue reading
BMW Active Sound Design - Intelligent Solutions Efficiency and Exhilaration
New, intelligent measures in acoustic lightweight construction not only insulate against undesirable noises in the passenger compartment in an especially efficient manner, but also reduce weight and thus contribute to the total efficiency of the vehicle. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Triumph: "the Best Commercial Vehicles of 2010"
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles from Daimler AG have once again triumphed in the 14th ETM publishing house readers' poll to find the "Best commercial vehicles of 2010" and the "Best brands", scoring no fewer than seven first places. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, an American icon and symbol of the new Chrysler. Offering timeless design and innovative engineering, the all-new Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry, delivering true duality: ultimate Jeep off-road capability and on-road refinement ... Continue reading
Alice Cooper's Corvette for Sale at Shannons
An iconic matching-numbers 1961 Corvette that for some years was the personal car of outrageous American rock music legend Alice Cooper, is being offered for sale by Shannons at its May 31 Melbourne Winter Auction ... Continue reading
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