Fireball Tim Smitten By 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT "Shark"
BY Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - December 21, 2012: Again, itâs about the feeling with cars. I sound like a broken record sometimes, but the fact remains that like us, cars have individual personalities. Itâs an assemblage of the talents of the individuals who created them. An aggregation; like an Ave ... Continue reading
2013 Lincoln MKT 3.5L with EcoBoost AWD Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lincoln MKT AWD Engine: 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 365 hp @ 5,700 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-5,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 207.6 x 79.9 x 67.4 in. Tires: P255/45R20 Cargo volume: 17. ... Continue reading
Tickets Now On Sale For 2013 Kia Classic As LPGA Tournament Heads To Aviara Golf Club
Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Kia Classic, as the prestigious LPGA tournament heads to Aviara Golf Club, situated at the Park Hyatt Resort in Carlsbad, California. Tickets for the Kia Classic, scheduled for March 18-24, 2013, are available at www.kiaclassic.com. ... Continue reading
Toyota Comments on 2013 Camry Results In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Small Overlap Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) periodically develops new, more severe or specialized tests which go beyond federal requirements. With this new test, the Institute has raised the bar again, and we will respond to the challenge. We are evaluating the new test protocols and can say that there will not b ... Continue reading
Sensing the Future: Ford Issues Predictions for Next Wave of Automotive Electronics Innovation
Ford vehicles including the all-new 2013 Fusion are increasingly equipped with sensors that assist drivers with increased awareness Sensor fusion, machine learning, and "big data" among the predictions for the next wave of Ford research and development State-of-the-art sensing, computing and communications systems are ... Continue reading
Third time presenting auto sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, Acura, will be presenting multi-GRAMMY award winning rock band, the Eagles, world premiere of their documentary, History of the Eagles: Part One at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Prior to the film's premiere, the innovative "Acura Studio" in Park City ... Continue reading
New GEICO App for iPad highlights visual enhancements and even more convenient features
The GEICO App for iPad. More GEICO. More mobile. GEICO recently redesigned its popular GEICO App for iPad with a new look that brings added convenience and an enhanced visual experience. The app includes new interactive features for GEICO policyholders and iPad users searching for insurance information and helpful tool ... Continue reading
Gentherm Names Former Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth to Board of Directors
Gentherm Incorporated , the global market leader and a developer of innovative thermal management technologies, today announced that senior automotive finance and operations executive Lewis Booth has been named to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2013. The Board recently voted to increase its size from eigh ... Continue reading
Mazda PR Chief, Jay Amestoy Announces his Retirement
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the retirement of its longtime PR chief, Jay Amestoy, effective January 1, 2013. Amestoy will continue working for MNAO in an advisory role reporting to the president and CEO, Jim O'Sullivan. "Mazda has been honored to have Jay Amestoy at the helm of our public rel ... Continue reading
Watch All 50+ Vehicle Unveilings At Detroit Auto Show Here On The Auto Channel
Detroit, Mich., Dec. 20, 2012 - Global automakers have saved their best for the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and with less than one month to go before the curtain rises, the industry remains focused on one of the top automotive events in the world. "This show is a reflection of the positive chan ... Continue reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Lack Vehicle Winter Emergency Kit, According to CarMax Survey
The holiday travel season is here and a majority of Americans are not fully prepared for winter weather. According to an online survey conducted for CarMax, 65 percent of respondents do not have a winter emergency kit in their car. 'Most people already have the suggested items, it's just a matter of collecting them and ... Continue reading
"The Bugman" Proprietors Boost Gas Mileage in their Commercial Fleet by 24% Using the DynoValve
SaviCorp Victor A. Chu, newly appointed President of SaviCorp, is pleased to announce successful results from initial DynoValve installations in "The Bugman's" commercial fleet, seeing a dramatic increase in gas mileage from 16 MPG to as much as 19.9 MPG (24%+) in their vehicles. This significant improvement in fuel mi ... Continue reading
Big Cash Rebates, Great Deals Available On Remaining 2012 Model-Year Inventory
Consumers typically can find the best deals of the year in December, and this year should be no different, according to Kelley Blue Book. While replacement vehicle demand in the Northeast following Superstorm Sandy should help drive sales in December, the bulk of sales will come from buyers who are waiting to take adva ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Closes Merger with Matter of Time I
Green Automotive Company announced that it closed its merger with Matter of Time I Co. on December 14, 2012. Pursuant to the merger agreement between the parties, at the closing of the transaction, Matter of Time dissolved into and became a part of Green Automotive, with Green Automotive being the surviving corporation ... Continue reading
New National Ad Campaign Highlights Sprint Drive First to Help Avoid Distracted Driving
-As parents and teens across the country juggle shopping, parties and numerous trips in the car during the busy holiday season, Sprint will be releasing a new advertising campaign titled Swarm," informing wireless users how they can avoid the distraction of texting while driving. ... Continue reading
Progressive Data Shows 30 Percent Increase in Single-Vehicle Claims on New Year's Day
According to data from Progressive Insurance, single-vehicle claims were up 30 percent on New Year's Day 2012, when compared to the same day of the week two weeks prior to and after New Year's Day. The total number of claims saw a jump of around 25 percent, with the largest increase coming in the single-vehicle variety ... Continue reading
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Applauds Ford Motor Company's Community Outreach in Detroit
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds the Ford Motor Company Fund for its collaboration with the Mexicantown Community Development Center and its considerable investment aimed at reviving the promise of the Mexicantown Mercado, the cultural center of Detroit's Latino community in Southwest Detroit. MHCC pl ... Continue reading
Details Of Ford Motor Company's December 2012 U.S. Sales Conference Call
(Please note 10:00 a.m. EST call time) Ford Motor Company will release its December 2012 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, January 3, 2013. At 10 a.m. EST, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and ... Continue reading
GE Scientists Unveil Greener, Smarter Sleigh for Santa Claus
Just in time for Christmas, a team of GE scientists and engineers have introduced several new features to Santa's sleigh. The updated sleigh incorporates a number of new technologies that will make Santa's travels greener, faster and much more efficient. ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Parts North America and General Motors Company Enter Warranty Services Agreement
Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA), the exclusive provider of Saab Genuine Parts and Accessories to the U.S. and Canadian markets, and General Motors Company (GM) have entered into a Warranty Services Agreement that authorizes SPNA to provide warranty administration and related services through Saab's network o ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.21.12
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
13 Vehicles Get New IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
New TOP SAFETY PICK+ award goes to 13 cars; 117 additional vehicles earn TOP SAFETY PICK To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, IIHS is awarding the new TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade to 13 cars. All earn good or acceptable ratings in the new IIHS small overlap test as well as top marks in other IIHS evaluati ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road - Lucas Oil Announces New Partnership With Polaris And Walker Evans Racing
Glen Helen, Dec. 20, 2012: Coming just days after releasing its 2013 event schedule, the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Racing Series today announced new corporate partnerships with Polaris and Walker Evans Racing designed to launch a production- based UTV class for the growing, grassroots-based form of motorsports. The n ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB Employees Succeed In Skills Development Through NVQ Programme
Skills learning and career development are an important part of Suzuki GB PLC's operations and the company is pleased to celebrate the success of 23 employees who have recently gained National Vocational Qualifications ... Continue reading
Ford's Greenest Cars Park For Free In Their Home County Of Essex
As the new Ford Fiesta range goes on sale with six models below the road tax threshold, their owners will enjoy free parking in Essex. ... Continue reading
Beetle Fender Rocks Into Town Along With The New Scirocco GTS
Music fans have always liked the Beatles, and now they've got another great reason to get into Beetles, with the introduction of the Volkswagen Beetle Fender limited edition, created in conjunction with the eponymous guitar manufacturer. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Pockets Third Consecutive Win as 'Best Value Family Car'
Skoda's Superb has impressed the judging panel in the Money Magazine 'Best of the Best 2013' awards where it again received the gold medal as the 'Best-Value Family Car'. ... Continue reading
Official: Phillip Island Classic is 'World Class'
It's official. The Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport is one of the World's best Historic Motor Sport events. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 - 2013 European Car of the Year Nominee
The new-generation Hyundai i30 has been shortlisted for the 2013 European Car of the Year award. The nomination represents a significant achievement given just eight entries made it through to the final round of judging, from an initial listing of over 35 contenders. ... Continue reading
No Reserve Honda Collection Heads Shannons Sydney Auction
What is believed to be one the largest collections of 'no reserve'classic Honda motorcycles ever offered at auction in Australia will be put under the hammer by Shannons in Sydney on Monday February 4. ... Continue reading
Fastest-ever MINI selling even faster in Oz: Additional 25 units announced for Australia
MINI Australia today announced that it has secured an additional 25 units of its eagerly-anticipated JCW GP Edition. ... Continue reading
VACC Statement: Sharing of Repair Information in the Automotive Industry
VACC has welcomed the release of the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council (CCAAC) final report into the sharing of technical service and repair information in the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
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