Alltech to Cut Ribbon on $200 Million Winchester Algae Facility
Alltech to Cut Ribbon on $200 Million Winchester Algae Facility WHAT: Alltech will officially cut the ribbon on its $200 million algae facility in Winchester, one of the largest algae production sites in the world. WHEN: Wednesday, February 23rd at 2 p.m. WHERE: 605 Rolling Hills Lane Winchester, Ky., 40391 WHO: -Dr. P ... Continue reading
Volvo Penta Signs Agreement With Garmin
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âThis alliance allows Volvo Penta and Garmin to seamlessly combine the strengths of both companies to offer market-leading integrated system solutions that are of the best design and highest quality.â AB Volvo Penta (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) and Garmin Ltd have entered ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric PV System to Power Makita's Diesel Engine Factory
TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has installed an 85-kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of Makita Corporationââ¬â¢s main factory in Takamatsu City, Japan. The PV system, which is the first for Makita, comprises PV modules, inverters and other equipme ... Continue reading
KNOWLEDGE BASE Mazda Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Mazdaspeed3 Sport Engine: 2.3-liter turbocharged and intercooled I4 Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 5,500 rpm/280 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 177.6 x 69.7 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/40R1 ... Continue reading
THE MODERN MINIVAN FOR TODAYâS MODERN FAMILY by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor-At-Large Donât let the term minivan scare you off. This is not the minivan of old. The one you probably remember as a synonym for suburban, mommy-mover, bad drivers, road and space hog, ungainly, view blocking and ugly. Sure you do ... Continue reading
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Review
IN THE TV AWARD SEASON THIS NEW DROPTOP WINS MY TOP AWARD by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large In honor of recent Hollywood award events (Golden Globes, Grammy and this weekâs Academy Award program) that honor a select few for their talents with trophies, I have selected the new 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible ... Continue reading
New BMW sub-brand: BMW i - VIDEO ENHANCED
MUNICH - February 21, 2011: The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. âBMW i represents a new movement in premium mobility. With the introduction of this new sub-brand, the BMW Group reaffirms its leadership as the most innovative and sustainable premium car comp ... Continue reading
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid - a virtually production-ready Volvo V60 with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km. The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched in the market in 2012, is the result of close co-operation between Volvo Cars and Swedish e ... Continue reading
Dear Editor, General Tire is introducing the G-MAX AS-03, Ultra-High Performance, All-Season tire for drivers of sport performance vehicles. The target driver is one that prefers responsive handling, excellent wet grip and snow traction in addition to long wear and a smooth ride. Please join us as we launch General Tir ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Engineer Receives Prestigious 'Black Engineer of the Year President's Award'
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- Chrysler Group Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant Manager, Tyree Minner, honored during 25th Annual Event Award recognizes "exceptional career gains in government and industry, in lifetime achievement and in pioneering feats" C ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Posts Attendance Increase
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2011 Chicago Auto Show closed Sunday night and enjoyed a 10 percent increase in attendance over its 10-day run when compared to a year ago. "We enjoyed an opening weekend stronger than in 2010, but gave some of those gains back on ... Continue reading
MIS President Roger Curtis Comments On Ford Earning 600 Career Wins
âCongratulations to Trevor Bayne and the No. 21 Wood Brothers team for winning the Daytona 500. What a tremendous accomplishment for Ford Motor Company to earn its 600th career victory in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. This milestone was accomplished by the success of so many drivers and teams that have had ... Continue reading
Buick Regal Turbo Gets Industry-First Turbo Direct-Injected Engine with Flex-Fuel Capability
PR Newswire PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo is the first direct-injected turbocharged production car capable of running on any blend of gasoline or E85 ethanol, joining more than 5 million flex-fuel models General Motors has produced over the last 15 years. The ... Continue reading
Bobby Labonte Races For Win In Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, February 21, 2011: 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte raced for the win down to the wire in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway and took fourth-place with his No. 47 Kroger/USO Toyota after leading once for two laps in the season-opener. Rookie Trevor Bayne was the victor ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Mopar Division to Expand Accessories Portfolio in 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- Vehicle buyers are spending more and more to personalize and accessorize their rides. Consumer spending for Mopar® accessories on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram vehicles nearly doubled in 2010. "More of our customers are driving ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Driver Leads Most Laps, Finishes 22nd
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 21, 2011: With fewer than three laps remaining in Sunday's Daytona 500, Ryan Newman was in position to claim his second career victory in NASCAR's most prestigious race. But running in second place as the pack of cars were battling for position on the backstretch of Daytona International Speedway, N ... Continue reading
Furniture Row Driver Fights Back to Finish 7th - First Career Top-10
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 21, 2011: Regan Smith and the Furniture Row Racing team went into Sundayâs Daytona 500 with a legitimate chance to win, and nearly pulled it off. Running in the top three with fewer than three laps remaining in Sundayâs race, Smith found himself sideways with a snarling pack of cars bearin ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2011 DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Automotive CEOs surveyed by PwC in the fourth quarter of 2010, are confident that growth is on the rise in 2011. This represents a full 90 percent of automotive CEOs indicating that they are somewhat confident or very confident in achieving revenue growth in ... Continue reading
Office Depot/Mobil 1 Racing: Tony Stewart Daytona 500 Race Report
It was a familiar Daytona 500 weekend for Tony Stewart. The driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala for Stewart Haas Racing (SHR) came into the season-opening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway fresh off his win in Saturdayâs NASCAR Nationwide Series race â ... Continue reading
Vattenfall & Volvo: The World's First Diesel Plug-in Hybrid
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âThe huge environmental and consumer benefits of the electric car mark it as a highly significant step forward in the battle against climate changeâ Vattenfall & Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be presented at the 2011 Geneva motor show. It is a virtuall ... Continue reading
Nelson Piquet Jr. Truck Series Advance: Phoenix International Raceway
<b>WELCOME TO ZOOMTOWN:</b> When Nelson Piquet Jr. hits the track at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), it will be the Brazilian's first laps at the 1.0-mile tri-oval. In fact, in his six career Truck Series starts, Piquet Jr. has never raced at a track shorter than 1.5-miles. However, over the off season, the Kevin ... Continue reading
Hyundai Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in the United States
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2011 -- With gas prices at $1.20 per gallon, financing topping 10 percent APR and airbags emerging as the latest safety technology, the auto industry looked much different 25 years ago when Hyundai brought its car to the United States. ... Continue reading
Camping World Truck Series - Waltrip Slingshots Past Sadler For Daytona Truck Win
<b>By Reid Spencer - Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service</b> DAYTONA BEACH, Ten years to the day from his first victory in the Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip made a slingshot pass of Elliott Sadler at the end of a green-white-checkered-flag finish Friday night to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Camping World Truck Ser ... Continue reading
Walmart Will Offer Licensed Merchandise As Part Of Largest Retail Promotion In NASCAR History
BENTONVILLE, ARK., (February 18, 2011) â Walmart and NASCAR, the countryâs most popular motorsport, announced today a new relationship designed to give Walmart customers and race fans new NASCAR branded merchandise and special savings on race tickets available on Walmart.com/NASCAR for select races. The new r ... Continue reading
Record-Setting Day At The Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 20, 2011: The 53rd running of the Daytona 500, the first on the brand-new racing surface at Daytona International Speedway, featured a track-record 74 lead changes and 22 leaders. The lead-change record was especially noteworthy, considering the previous mark lasted more than three decades. The prio ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series Race Recap: Stewart Wins Fourth Consecutive NASCAR Nationwide Event
<b>By Reid Spencer - Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service</b> DAYTONA BEACH, With a shove from Landon Cassill, Tony Stewart surged past Clint Bowyer at the finish line to win Saturdayâs season-opening Drive4COPD 300, his fourth straight NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Daytona International Speedway. Bowyer ran se ... Continue reading
LIVE Video Introduction: The New Sub-Brand from BMW - WATCH IT HERE 9:15AM EST/6:15AM PST
MUNICH - February 21, 2011: BMW stages its long awaited unveiling of its Multi City I-Project vehicle. The live press conference begins at 9:15AM New York time - 6:15AM Los Angeles. CLICK HERE to watch the live event. Shortly after the conclusion of the live video an archived version will be available for continuous on ... Continue reading
Mazda Helps Met Police Keep Safer Neighbourhoods In Havering
Mazda UK have this week continued their support and commitment to the Metropolitan Police Service in Havering and have recently delivered a new Mazda5 to the St Andrews Safer Neighbourhood Team. ... Continue reading
Lexus Launches A Quiet Revolution: CUE Drums
A Quiet Revolution begins this week as Lexus initiates a memorable and star-studded campaign for the new CT 200h, the world's first full hybrid luxury compact car. And how better to spread the news than to ask pop icon Kylie Minogue, supported by one of the most diverse and talented groups of drummers the world has see ... Continue reading
Worldwide Preview At The Geneva Auto Show for the Maserati GranCabrio Sport
The new Maserati that will debut at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show will offer more driving enjoyment thanks to an improved overall vehicle dynamics, more horse power, a more responsive and efficient engine and optimised gearshift response. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo dealerships across the UK are enjoying a busy 11 days as they launched The Red 11 Event, running from the 17-27 February. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Captiva Moves Up The Spec-Cing Order...
With a bold new face, upgraded cabin, competitive CO2 outputs and a spec list that leaves many of its rivals in the shade, the new Chevrolet Captiva looks set to take the SUV sector by storm when it arrives in UK showrooms in May. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a bank of research data which will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive-t ... Continue reading
Renault UK Launches 'Va Va Voom' Facebook Campaign
To support its highly-publicised new 'Va Va Voom' TV ad for the high-selling Clio supermini, Renault has just launched a Facebook campaign. Designed to attract users of all ages, fans simply have to vote each week for their favourite Kings and Queens possessing the ever-elusive Va Va Voom quality, with the chance to wi ... Continue reading
Trucks & Troops 28th - 30th May 2011
From the 28th - 30th May 2011, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages. ... Continue reading
The Amarok - Australian Debut Of The Most Fuel-Efficient Ute In Its Class
With the new Amarok, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a debut of the world's most advanced production ute for the Australian market. The highly advanced TDI engine of the Amarok - a boosted direct injection engine - will set new standards when it comes to fuel economy and emissions. ... Continue reading
Volvo Appoints Local Executive As Managing Director
Volvo Car Australia has announced the appointment of Matt Braid to the position of managing director, effective 1 March 2011. ... Continue reading
What's the Plan if Oil Supply is Interrupted? We Don't Have One!
AUTO CENTRAL - February 21, 2011: Predicting the outcome of all the unrest in the Middle East is impossible. Will the upheavals result in real democracies or greater tyrannys? No one really knows. The only reason we in America or Europe care is the oil issues. Shockingly, as investigative author Edwin Black pointed out ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Becomes Segment's First to Earn Top Safety Ratings in World's Largest Auto Markets
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- Ford Fiesta adds five-star safety rating in China to similar top ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand Fiesta reaches 1 million sales in Europe, total global sales are 1,140,000 In North America, the 2011 Ford Fiesta earned a Top Safety ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX Tops Greenest Car List ... Unfortunately it's Virtually Unavailable to Buy
Ironic Results name the Chevy Volt 12th on list while making an unavailable car #1 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Just how screwed up are our national aspirations to become energy independent? You need look no further than the results of the latest report issued by the American Coun ... Continue reading
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