Friday, January 21, 2011

EPA Grants E15 Fuel Waiver for Model Years 2001 - 2006 Cars and Light Trucks

EPA Grants E15 Fuel Waiver for Model Years 2001 - 2006 Cars and Light Trucks *" ""Agency continues review of public comments for an E15 pump label to help ensure consumers use the correct fuel* *"* WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains m ... Continue reading

Global Auto Execs Rank Consumer Priorities of Fuel Efficiency, Safety, Styling: KPMG Survey

DETROIT, Jan. 21, 2011 -- Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12th annual global automotive survey conducte ... Continue reading

National Petrochemical & Refiners Association Says EPA Decision on E15 Could Hurt Consumers

Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency today approving a 50 percent increase in the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline used by cars and light trucks manufactured in the ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Connect Taxis to Hit the Streets of Chicago and Run on Clean-Burning Natural Gas

First Ford Transit Connect Taxis to be delivered in March to one of the largest cab companies in Chicago Vehicles will run on clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG), which cuts back on greenhouse emissions Vehicles include more room for passengers and new features for drivers such as the rear view camera Ford Trans ... Continue reading

Ethanol Maker POET Comments on E15 Approval

‘We’re clearly moving forward, but significant hurdles remain’ SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Jan. 21, 2011; Rob Skjonsberg, POET Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs, made the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency announced approval of E15 (15 percent ethanol ble ... Continue reading

Paul Miller Racing and All-Pro Driver Lineup Ready for Rolex 24

DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 21, 2011: After an off-season full of planning and preparations and on the heels of an outstanding test at Daytona International Speedway earlier this month, Paul Miller Racing and its four drivers - Bryce Miller, Bryan Sellers, Tim Sugden and Rob Bell - are ready to take on many of the world's best ... Continue reading

New Ford Customer Relationship Centre Opens In Daventry

Ford's Customer Relationship Centre (CRC) has moved to a new facility adjacent to the Ford Parts Distribution Centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. More than 100 service professionals are located at the new centre dedicated to answering customer enquiries. ... Continue reading

The New Volkswagen Passat Embarks On UK Tour

The new Volkswagen Passat is setting off on a nationwide tour, showcasing the new model to small businesses and fleets at business parks across the country. Starting on Monday 24th January in Aylesbury, the epic 50-day road show will visit all four corners of the country giving customers a chance to see and experience ... Continue reading

The FF Unveiled On Www.Ferrari.Com

The official Prancing Horse web site, Ferrari.com, has revealed the first photographs of the new FF, the company's most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first ever four-wheel drive car. ... Continue reading

Dual-Charged Audi A1 1.4 Tfsi Gives UK Range Another Boost

Turbocharging and supercharging share top billing in the new Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S line 185PS, which is available to order in the UK from this week priced from £20,705 OTR. ... Continue reading

UK Skills Minister John Hayes Crafts an Apprenticeship Visit to Bentley Motors

Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, Mr John Hayes, today visited Bentley Motors' Pyms Lane headquarters in Crewe to meet some of the Company's outstanding apprentices who maintain the high luxury automotive Company's reputation for excellence. ... Continue reading

Renault Launches New ‘Bizu’ Limited Edition Range

On top of its attractive, recently-lowered prices by up to £2,000 on many of its most popular versions, Renault has launched an exciting new limited edition, Bizu, to tempt customers looking for even greater value for money. ... Continue reading

Kia's Small City Cars Are Best Buy For Losing Least

Do you want to put your money in a safe place? Well, according to Parker's 2010 Cost of Motoring survey you couldn't do better that buy a Kia Picanto or Rio. ... Continue reading

Korean Star Unveiled At Aussie Open

Kia Motors Australia has unveiled an all new medium passenger vehicle at the 2011 Australian Open. ... Continue reading

Hyundai i45 Awards And Accolades

In 2010, Hyundai Motor Company's ground-breaking new i45 received numerous awards and accolades from the international motoring media, leading online industry directories, design institutes, safety associations and, the toughest of all critics... consumers. ... Continue reading

Mazda Motorsport Prepares To Turn Heads At Targa Wrest Point

It's thumbs up for Mazda Motorsport after successful testing sessions have re-confirmed that both the RX-8 SP and Mazda3 MPS will back on track for the second round of the Australian Tarmac Championship in Hobart. ... Continue reading

Focus RS Impresses In Motor Magazine's Annual Performance Car Cup Award

The answer: a Ford Focus RS according to Motor magazine, Australia's premier performance car publication ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Mid-Term Business Plan: "Jump 2013"

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced "Jump 2013", its new mid-term business plan for fiscal years 2011 through 2013 (ending March 31, 2014). ... Continue reading