Monday, June 20, 2011

2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Review

JAGUAR XJL SUPERCHARGED Jaguar XJL (long wheelbase) sedan have in common with the littlest, cheapest car in the world, the Tata Nano? Well, they both have four wheels, Jaguar Jaguar ambiance, imposing values that reflect something other than the classically British sense of a sports car or sport sedan. So far our worri ... Continue reading

Detroit-Area GGT Electric Wins "Best of Show" at the Michigan Electric Vehicle Show

Hi, I work for GGT Electric, an electric car manufacturer outside of Detroit, Michigan – http://www.ggtelectric.com We recently had a pretty big milestone as a company and we wanted to bring it to the attention of the press. On June 11th, GGT Electric won THREE major awards at the Michigan Electric Vehicle Show an ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Will Acquire Keiper and Recaro Automotive

Acquisition Further Enhances Johnson Controls Metal Components Product Portfolio Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, completed the previously announced acquisition of Keiper and Recaro Automotive. The European Commission in Brussels, Belgium approved the acquisition on 17 ... Continue reading

Fuel Created By Cows Makes Dairy Farm Trucks Run Cleaner

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract in the amount of $434,000 for high capacity natural gas on-board storage tanks from Agility Fuel Systems for use in Class 8 renewable natural gas powered dairy trucks. The tanks will be installed on Kenworth T800 Class 8 t ... Continue reading

In 10 Minutes Drivers Can Be Confident That Their Car is Ready for Tavel

A simple driveway inspection can give motorists peace of mind and save them from the inconvenience of a roadside breakdown, according to the Car Care Council. "No one wants to experience car trouble while on vacation," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "A simple vehicle inspection can help avoid th ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Franchitti Gets Win And Championship Tie At Milwaukee

WEST ALLIS, June 20, 2011: Dario Franchitti inherited the race lead on Lap 200 when Helio Castroneves had to guide the No. 3 Guidepoint Systems Team Penske car into the pits for a quick change of a tire losing pressure and went on to 1.4271-second victory in the Milwaukee 225 at the Milwaukee Mile. "That was a hell of ... Continue reading

Star Mazda - Scuncio Produces Second Podium Of 2011 At Milwaukee

West Allis, June 20, 2011: After starting last night's rain-delayed race side by side on rows three and four, it was the #60 Juncos Racing/Fuerza Chile car of Martin Scuncio that pulled ahead to gain five positions and finish second in the 100-mile race. Scuncio's car seemed to keep getting faster as the race went on; ... Continue reading

Consumer Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls - June 20, 2011

Motorsports Venues - Firecracker 150 Coming To Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, June 20, 2011: On Track Xperience (OTX) and Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) will host one of the richest Kart Races in the country on Saturday, July 2, at 7 pm. A total of $10,000 will be up for grabs in this 150-lap endurance race, with $5,000 in cash going to the winner and another $5,000 in cash and prizes bein ... Continue reading

FactCheck.Org: Playing Politics with Gasoline Prices

FactCheck.org says Democrats and Republicans disagree on energy policy, but this they share: Both shade the facts on the complex issue for political advantage. ■Republicans say repealing oil industry tax breaks will drive up costs at the pump. However, nonpartisan congressional analysts and industry experts say hig ... Continue reading

Many Child Safety Seats Improperly Installed In Pennsylvania

More than three-quarters of the 319 child passenger safety seats inspected by Pennsylvania state troopers during a two-week enforcement effort were found to be improperly installed, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said today. "Child passenger safety seat restraint systems save lives, but only when they are used ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Franchitti Victorious, Dixon Seventh At Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, June 19, 2011: Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) driver Dario Franchitti came home with his second victory at The Milwaukee Mile in the Milwaukee 225 Sunday in Round 7 of the IZOD IndyCar Series, while Target teammate Scott Dixon finished seventh. The win marked the 29th of Franchitti’s Indy car career, ... Continue reading

Cars 2 Gets Goodyear Tire As A Sponsor

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the details of its promotion of Disney and Pixar's high-octane animated comedy adventure "Cars 2," which opens in theaters nationwide on June 24, 2011. Inspired by Goodyear and the iconic Pixar character Buzz Lightyear, "Lightyear" tires will reprise the role as animat ... Continue reading

Toyota Helps Five Charities Across the Country

Toyota, in part with the Today Show's "Lend a Hand Series" with Al Roker, provided new vehicles to five deserving charities across the country this week in order to help the local charities continue to restore hope and opportunity in their respective communities. Now in its tenth consecutive year, "Lend a Hand" continu ... Continue reading

Eco-Smart I Electric Bus Averages Up to 30 miles Per Gallon

DesignLine Corporation, the leading designer and manufacturer of electric drive systems for the commercial bus market, announced yet another milestone today with its all electric bus, the Eco-Smart I, averaging up to 30 miles per gallon (diesel equivalent) in actual, daily passenger service while maintaining 100% up-ti ... Continue reading

Give Up Your Car for a Month--Zipcar Announces a Low-Car Diet

Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the launch of its fourth annual Low-Car Diet challenge. As part of the challenge, Zipcar is calling for car owners in participating markets to pledge to give up their personally-owned vehicles for 30 days and seek alternative methods of transportat ... Continue reading

Fine Craftsmanship is Celebrated by Lincoln and Hearst Magazines

Print and online idea series brings focus on the craftsmanship of luxury Lincoln is pleased to work with Hearst in creating new levels of awareness that directly benefit its readers Consumer engagement includes the possibility of obtaining hand-crafted goods from each featured artist Lincoln and Hearst Magazines are la ... Continue reading

Get A 3-Month Subscription to SiriusXM on When You Buy a Pre-Owned Car From a GM Dealership

Sirius XM Radio today announced that customers will automatically receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle factory installed with satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from over 1,000 participating GM dealerships across the United States. For the first time, participating ... Continue reading

Sprint Cup - Roush Fenway Places Two Fords In Top-5 At Michigan

BROOKLYN, June 19, 2011: Roush Fenway towered above the field for the bulk of Sunday’s 400-mile Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, leading 115 of 200 laps and making a strong run at victory. In the end, the team would battle through a myriad of circumstances, with Matt Kenseth’s wild last-cor ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Simona de Silvestro Makes Right Decision At Milwaukee

Milwaukee, June 19, 2011: Only a few laps into Sunday afternoon's Milwaukee 225 race, Simona de Silvestro decided that she wasn't in the right condition to drive after the crash she was involved in during Saturday's qualifying session. On Saturday, de Silvestro's car made contact with the SAFER barrier on the exit of t ... Continue reading

Motorsports Venues - Michigan International Speedway And MEDC Announce Pure Michigan 400

BROOKLYN, June 19, 2011: Two of Michigan’s best-known brands – Michigan International Speedway and Pure Michigan – are teaming up to host the Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at MIS on Sunday, August 21. “This partnership will bring our Pure Michigan message to millions of NASCAR fans nation ... Continue reading

VRA Sprint Car - Niemela Experience Takes Another Fourth At Ventura

Ventura, June 19, 2011: The Markus Niemela Experience posted another strong performance at last night's VRA Pro Sprint round at Ventura Raceway. The Finnish flash, driving his signature electric blue #69 Steve Watt Enterprises/Maxwell Industries 360, delivered a P3 heat finish, then finished up P4 in the main. The resu ... Continue reading

Sprint Cup - Hamlin Takes Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 At MIS

BROOKLYN, June 19, 2011: Denny Hamlin’s declaration this time last year was clear, simple and undeniable: “All we do is win.â€� That bold proclamation came after he captured the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway last June, his fifth of what would be a total of eight triumphs i ... Continue reading

Global Car Rental Company And Euro Disney Celebrate 15 Years Together

Europe's Leading Tourist Destination and Global Car Rental Company Celebrate 15 Years Together With Photo Euro Disney SCA and Hertz have signed a new, five-year official partnership agreement for Europe, Middle East and Africa. The two companies are also celebrating the 15th anniversary of their partnership. ... Continue reading

Maintenance and Repair Provider, Lawson Products Gets Utah Transit Authority Contract

Lawson Products, Inc. an industrial distributor of more than 300,000 maintenance and repair solutions, was awarded a three-year contract to supply all of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) fastener needs. As per the agreement, Lawson Products will provide a minimum of 2,500 different fastener products including bolts, ... Continue reading

United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America and GE Come to an Agreement

GE today reached tentative agreements on new labor contracts with national leaders of its two largest unions, IUE-CWA and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), after four weeks of intense negotiations. The agreements are subject to review by union negotiating committees and ratification by u ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Powered Cars, High Hopes and High Hurdles

Washington DC June 20, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are gearing up for mass-market production of hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2015, but the fuel cell technology has plenty of skeptics, including President Obama. According to USA Today, after being championed by former President George W. Bus ... Continue reading

All New Kia Picanto Launched With Servicing Package - VIDEO ENHANCED

The all new Kia Picanto which went all sale on Friday 17th June, is the first Kia vehicle to be available with the company’s new all inclusive national servicing package. Customers can now add a three or five year service package to a Picanto purchase. ... Continue reading

Ford Retail Set To Appoint New CEO Following Departure Of Chris Hayden

Ford of Britain's wholly owned dealer group, Ford Retail, is announcing the departure of Chris Hayden, CEO who set up and led the organisation for more than ten years. ... Continue reading

New Site Development For Porsche Centre Solihull

As the Porsche business goes from strength to strength in the UK, work began this week to develop a new location for Porsche Centre Solihull. The site takes shape over the next few months at Highlands Road in Solihull and, when it opens in early 2012, it will be one of the UK's largest Porsche Centres. ... Continue reading

Gala Evening For The FF At The Italian Embassy In Berlin With Ministers Frattini And Westerwelle As Special Guests

Germany has always been Ferrari's most important market in Europe, as well as the second in terms of sales worldwide, and the introduction of a new model is always an occasion for an impressive turnout of local clients and collectors as was proved at yesterday's gala evening for the launch of the FF, the new Ferrari 12 ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Reports 14.6 Per Cent Rise In Global Vehicle Deliveries From January To May

The Volkswagen Group reported a further rise in global deliveries from January to May this year. ... Continue reading

New Maserati Showroom In Madrid

Maserati opens new exclusive showroom and service facility in Madrid. Located in the heart of the capital of Spain, it will feature separate sales and after-sales areas over a surface of over 1000 square meters. ... Continue reading

Beaulieu 'Plugs In' To The Electric Revolution

Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum, has become one of the first sites in Hampshire to join a new Government initiative that aims to encourage the uptake of electric vehicle technologies. ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces New Head Of Sales And Marketing In Europe

Nissan announced today that Paul Willcox is appointed Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Nissan in Europe, effective July 1, 2011. ... Continue reading

Renault Nose a Good Cause When it Sniffs One

Renault Australia is delighted to be teaming up with 'SIDS and Kids' to help raise awareness of Red Nose Day in 2011, via the 'Red Nose Me' on-line viral social media campaign. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Announces the Return of the Limited Edition Pajero RX

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has re-introduced the value-packed Limited Edition Pajero RX with additional new features. The RX, based on the already highly-specified Pajero GLX sees customers receive enhancements normally reserved for upper-end models. ... Continue reading

Lean, Mean Liberty Set to Storm Melbourne

Subaru will display the ultimate motorsport Liberty, the B4 GT300, at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne from 1-10 July. ... Continue reading

Australian Technician Placed in Top 10 at Volkswagen Service Qualification Championships

Volkswagen Group Australia is pleased to announce that Chanh Trinh of McGrath Volkswagen, Liverpool, has achieved a record breaking positioning for the Asia-Pacific region at the annual Service Qualification World Championships placing ninth in the world at the recent competition in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... Continue reading