ArvinMeritor Completes Sale of Wheels Business to Iochpe-Maxion S.A.
TROY, Mich., Sep. 21 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Wheels business - formerly a division of the company's Light Vehicle Systems segment - to Iochpe-Maxion S.A., a Brazilian producer of wheels and frames for commercial vehicles, railway freight cars and ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that it has initiated an underwritten, registered public offering of 27 million shares of its common stock. In conjunction with the offering, Dana intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 4 million additional shares. Goldman, ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Earnings Thursday, October 15, 2009
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. CT MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its third quarter 2009 financial results before market hours on Thursday, October 15, 2009. The public is invited to participate in a webcast conference call and slide show pre ... Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2009 Test Your EQ! Take the EQ(r) Product Quiz on RacingJunk.com and Enter EQ's "Head to Vegas" Promotion LAS VEGAS, NV - Take the EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) cylinder head product quiz on RacingJunk.com and enter to win EQ's "Head to Vegas" promotion. The quick and easy prod ... Continue reading
Media Announcement: Mercedes-Benz USA Approves Standox and Spies Hecker Automotive Paints
Please see the below news from DuPont. Mercedes-Benz USA Approves Standox and Spies Hecker Automotive Paints WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 21, 2009 – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has approved Standox and Spies Hecker refinishing products for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. MBUSA requires that only approved paint refinishi ... Continue reading
SEASON NARROWS TOWARDS END - Courtney Looking Forward to Petit Le Mans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEASON NARROWS TOWARDS END Courtney Looking Forward to Petit Le Mans Milwaukee, Wisconsin (September 21, 2009) - Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 Kenda Tires/Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper Competition Coupe is preparing for the 9th round of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Champions ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH & YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Alcoa , the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, and Exal Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized aluminum packaging, have joined together to help promote newly developed water purification technology set to be introduced prior to the G ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--American Traffic Solutions™ (ATS) is pleased to announce that it was recognized with three prestigious awards at the Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards ceremony held September 17th in Phoenix. ATS was ranked number 3 on the 2009 list of the Top 25 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Arizona ... Continue reading
Cody Coughlin the big star at JEGS Crown Midget Super Nationals (USAC/NHRA/JEGS)
Cody Coughlin the big star at JEGS Crown Midget Super Nationals COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 21) -- One of the smallest members of Team JEGS turned out to be the biggest star of the weekend as 13-year-old Cody Coughlin won the Heavy Modified title at the JEGS Crown Midget Super Nationals USAC race at Columbus Motor Speedway. ... Continue reading
Compliance Expert From Reynolds to Speak at Industry F&I Conference
Terry O'Loughlin to address critical compliance issues and today's automotive finance landscape DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that Terry O'Loughlin, an industry-recognized expert in automotive dealership F&I compliance, will be a featured speaker at the F&I Management and T ... Continue reading
Cypress Enables Portable Device Connectivity in Cars With Two Automotive-Qualified USB Devices
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cypress Semiconductor Corp. , the market leader in USB, today announced it has expanded its automotive-grade portfolio with two USB devices—the EZ-USB®-HX2LP 4-port high-speed USB hub and the EZ-Host™ full-speed USB host. The AEC-Q100 auto-qualified devices are ideal for automotive applications s ... Continue reading
FDIC Orders Online Bank Auction of Exotic Cars, One-of-a-kind Chopper
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 21 -- Penny Worley Auctioneers (www.WorleyAuctioneers.com) announces the online auction of exotic vehicles from New Frontier Bank, according to Jerry Jenkins. "Everyone has heard of the legendary government auctions of exotic vehicles, but this is the real deal," said Jenkins. "These exotic vehi ... Continue reading
JEGS ASSOCIATE BURTON TAPPED AS DIGNITARY AT NORTHERN SPORTSNATIONALS
JEGS ASSOCIATE BURTON TAPPED AS DIGNITARY AT NORTHERN SPORTSNATIONALS DELAWARE, Ohio (Sept 21) – Longtime JEGS associate Keith Burton has been named Grand Marshal/Honorary Starter for the upcoming JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway. An engine builder by trade, Burton began his 37-year t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz To Participate in NYC ECO-LUXE Event, Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at Rouge Tomate
and offers an opportunity to test drive the S400 HYBRID. Rouge Tomate, 10 E. 60th Street, between Madison and 5th Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 6 - 9 pm. Please RSVP to Christine Chase at christine.chase@mbusa.com or to ecoluxe@rubensteinpr.com. INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. ... Continue reading
Scott Taylor took his #8 Miller Welders Skyjacker Suspensions BFGoodrich Ford F-150 to a flag to flag victory during the 40th Anniversary of Off-Road Racing in Crandon, Wisconsin. The TORC Round 12 victory was the third win of the season for Taylor. He was also awarded his third OAKLEY BOMB Award for the fastest lap of ... Continue reading
SEPTEMBER 30: NASCAR star Tony Stewart to donate backpacks to Kansas City-area children
[cid:image003.jpg@01CA3AAC.0EE428A0] CONTACT: Lisa Schmitz Edelman for Office Depot Racing 312-240-2604 (office) 773-459-5337 (mobile) lisa.schmitz@edelman.com<mailto:lisa.schmitz@edelman.com> MEDIA ALERT WHO: Tony Stewart, NASCAR star and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
Southern California Custom Car Creations Featured at Unique Auction Event
Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, set to lift the gavel on an unprecedented, private collection of American racers, hot rods, custom vehicles and 'kustom kulture' memorabilia at the Icons of Speed & Style event, September 26th, 2009 at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles. BLENHEIM, Ontario, S ... Continue reading
Sprint Provides Cellular and GPS Services to FEMA for its Nationwide Vehicle Tracking Program
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Provides Cellular and GPS Services to FEMA for its Nationwide Vehicle Tracking Program Date: 9/21/2009 12:00:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------------- ... Continue reading
Chevron Introduces First Marine Lubricant Designed with Tier-Four Engine Compliance in Mind
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevronâs Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants has introduced the newest member of its product family, Delo® 710 LE (Low Emissions) SAE 20W-40 â the first marine lubricant designed with tier-four engine compliance in mind. Chevron Delo 710 LE is a p ... Continue reading
AnyDATA's APT-210 Tracking Device Measures Attempt at Mini-Bike World Record
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 21 -- A world record for mini-bike distance travelled was recently attempted and measured by AnyDATA's tiny personal care and tracking device. Ryan Galbraith and Chris Stinson set off from Denver, Colorado and travelled 445.2 miles to Sturgis, South Dakota over 25 hours and 29 minutes of riding th ... Continue reading
Flow International Announces Exercise of Common Share Over-Allotment Option
KENT, Wash., Sept. 21 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today announced that the underwriters of its public offering of 7,825,000 of its common shares have exercised, in full, their over-allotment opt ... Continue reading
YUBA CITY, Calif.--Golden State Collision Centers, Inc., in conjunction with Kent Automotive, Farmer’s Insurance Group and Progressive Insurance, will present emergency extrication training to emergency personnel at 9:00 a.m., September 22, 2009, at the Golden State Collision Center, 996 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA. ... Continue reading
International Motorsports Center to House the Corporate Headquarters of ISC, NASCAR and Grand-Am
Bold New Building Identity Solidifies Daytona Beach as the 'World Center of Racing' DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21 -- For over 50 years, Daytona Beach has been the mecca of motorsports racing due to the vision of "Big" Bill France. Where there was nothing but open fields and saw grass, he envisioned huge crowds cheering ... Continue reading
Lone Star resurrection on Coughlin's mind (NHRA/JEGS)
Lone Star resurrection on Coughlin's mind DALLAS (Sept. 21) -- Four-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. took the NHRA's regular season by storm. He won seven national events, maintained the top ranking in the Full Throttle championship points for 14 races, and advanced past the first round at every event on ... Continue reading
Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. Announces Exclusive License with Carpenter Technology Corporation
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. and READING, Pa.--Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (OTCBB: MHTX) announced the signing of a contract with Carpenter Technology Corporation , wherein Carpenter will fully develop, manufacture and market a new class of high strength metals under an exclusive license from Manhattan Scientifics and the Los Alam ... Continue reading
Scania Presents Sustainable and Efficient Transport Solutions
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania plays a prominent role at the ITS World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, which will be inaugurated today by Sweden’s Minister for Communications, Åsa Torstensson. Scania provides speakers and expertise and presents ethanol fuelled distribution trucks and hybrid buses, as well ... Continue reading
9.21Changan Ford to start building third plant this week
Changan Ford to start building third plant this week http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012268/Changan-Ford-to-start-buil ding- third-plant-this-week.html Shanghai, September 21 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor Co and its Chinese partner Changan Motor will start building their third plant in Chongqing, China on September 25 ... Continue reading
9.21China's first auto wind tunnel operates in Shanghai
China's first auto wind tunnel operates in Shanghai http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012270/China-s-first-auto-wind-tu nnel- operates-in-Shanghai.html Shanghai, September 21 (Gasgoo.com) China's first automobile wind tunnel started operation at Tongji University in Shanghai on Sept. 19, making a significant breakt ... Continue reading
9.21Geely, Goldman in talks on $250 mln bond deal
Geely, Goldman in talks on $250 mln bond deal http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012267/Geely-Goldman-in-talks-on- 250-m ln-bond-deal.html Shanghai, September 21 (Gasgoo.com) A private equity unit of Goldman Sachs Group is in talks with Geely Auto to buy about $250 million of the biggest privately-owned Chinese carm ... Continue reading
Acacia Subsidiary Enters into Settlement and License Agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Service Reminder, LLC a subsidiary of Acacia Research Corporation , and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, filed a joint stipulation of dismissal of their patent litigation that had been pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, bearing Docket No. 08-4979 (SDW) (MCA). ABOUT ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION RACING GOES INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH AFRICA AT PHAKISA FREEWAY RACE TRACK
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION RACING GOES INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH AFRICA AT PHAKISA FREEWAY RACE TRACK New Motorsport Concept Pits South Africa Against America: "Two Continents - One Winner" "CHAMPIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONTINENTS FOR ASA TRANSCONTINENTAL SERIES" For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR DAYTONA BEA ... Continue reading
GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Rally Scheduled for April 9-11 Next Year
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--Save the date for GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts April 9-11, 2010. The GEICO Powersports-sponsored event benefits the USO of Hampton Roads and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. KOA Campground will again serve as the location for the fun-filled weeke ... Continue reading
HiQ International: HiQ wins infotainment order from Volvo Cars
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: HiQ (STO:HIQ) has won an order from Volvo Cars to take responsibility for quality assurance of certain areas of the test process for a new infotainment system. The assignment is a total supply contract for HiQ and the results are expected to be ready by the end of 2009. “We have be ... Continue reading
Mansfield Oil and Yara Partner To Help Fleets Comply with Clean Air Act 2010 Standards
ATLANTA & TAMPA, Fla.--In an exclusive partnership agreement announced today, Mansfield Oil Company, the $5.1 Billion fuel supply and logistics firm serving 49 states and parts of Canada, and Yara International, a global leader in NOx (nitrogen oxide emissions) abatement and a $15 Billion nitrogen fertilizer and chemic ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Participates in 'Manheim Monday' with Great Results
Weekly online event sale puts luxury captive on pace to sell an additional 5,000 auction vehicles annually FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial is making a significant amount of its vehicle inventory available to dealers to purchase during a special online event sale held each week during "Manhe ... Continue reading
DORCHESTER, England, September 21 -- Did you know that there are about 30 fatal accidents and 6000 injuries each year involving fork lift trucks? Did you also know that a large proportion of these accidents are as a result of poor observation or insufficient fork lift truck training (http://www.newlandstraining.com/for ... Continue reading
News Release - Two Torch Designs Shortlisted for Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/17e7c86/689aad/ Two Torch Designs Shortlisted for Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games Note: High res photos of both torches are available upon request to Ruffolopr@hotmail.com GUANGZHOU, China - September 21, 2009 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of ... Continue reading
Real-time Updates Now Also Available for Maps: NAVIGON Announces Live Map Update Services
HAMBURG, September 21 -- NAVIGON's new Live Services demonstrate just how useful dynamic content can be for navigation devices. Real-time news including traffic conditions, free parking spaces or speed cameras, make navigation devices an even more precise and informative driving companion. Further Live Services are als ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Hyundai 2009 Company Profile Edition 2
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f0dc89/hyundai_2009_compa) has announced the addition of the "Hyundai 2009 Company Profile Edition 2" company profile to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with ... Continue reading
SPORTSnationals winners poised for a shot at JEGS Crown (NHRA/JEGS)
SPORTSnationals winners poised for a shot at JEGS Crown COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept 21) – The 16 winners of the two most recent JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals events held earlier this year in Belle Rose, La., and Fontana, Calif., are halfway home in their quest to capture the coveted JEGS Crown trophy. The eight winners of ... Continue reading
Swedish Family Drama Demonstrates the Volvo Group’s Intelligent Transport Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman and … Volvo. For the first time ever, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) is using theatre centring on human drama to spread the word about intelligent transport systems. The Volvo shows are being staged during the ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) ... Continue reading
LONDON – 21 September, 2009 – Government and local rural bodies in the United Kingdom face the daunting tasks of providing effective public transportation to a growing senescent rural population while lowering emission levels and trying to increase the low commercial viability of the existing infrastructure. Advanc ... Continue reading
Tractor Safety as Fundamental as a Parachute on a Plane
TORRANCE, Calif.--After a recent tractor rollover accident, a farmer likened not having a tractor rollover protection structure, or ROPS, to falling out of an airplane without a parachute – a safety precaution not often thought about until the plane is about to crash. In this particular incident, when the tractor he ... Continue reading
Former Boeing and Now Ford CEO Alan Mulally to Keynote 2010 International CES
ARLINGTON, Va.--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today that the president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2010 International CES®. The worldâs largest consumer technology tradeshow will take place January 7- ... Continue reading
Canadian Auto Workers Ay GM Suzuki Plant OK New Contract
CAW workers at GM-Suzuki plant OK new contract AP * Buzz up!0 votes * Send o Email o IM * Share o Delicious o Digg o Facebook o Fark o Newsvine o Reddit o StumbleUpon o Technorati o Twitter o Yahoo! Bookmarks * Print * Sport cars, electrics unveiled in Frankfurt Play Video Auto Industry Video:Sport cars, electrics unve ... Continue reading
GM Investing $21 Million in Flint Assembly Plant
2011 Light-Duty Crew Cab Business Planned for GM Flint Assembly FLINT, Mich. September 21, 2009;GM announced that to meet increased market demand, General Motors Company will invest more than $21 million to produce the 2011 Chevrolet light-duty crew cab at the GM Flint Assembly plant in Flint, Mich., beginning in mid-2 ... Continue reading
DOT Says Trucks and SUVs Big Sellers Under Cash for Clunkers Program
WASHINGTON September 21, 2009; Stephen Manning and Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles were big sellers under the Cash for Clunkers program despite the federal government's focus on replacing gas guzzlers with more fuel-efficient cars. Data released late last week by the ... Continue reading
Federal Minister of Transport visits the IAA International Motor Show
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--âYou really get this feeling of being at the start of a new electric automotive age at the IAAâ reported Federal Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, at his visit today to the International Motor Show (IAA). âThe manufacturers are offering many designs of electric car â ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT AM MAIN--German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, raised the prospects of support for her countryâs automotive industry in the development of futuristic technologies. At the opening of the 63rd IAA Cars in Frankfurt, Chancellor Merkel explained her governmentâs objective of exploiting Germanyâs po ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker to Provide Digital Owners' Manuals
- For all 2010 model-year Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, automaker will provide a consolidated, customer-friendly user guide and DVD - Digital move to save 930 tons of paper, the equivalent of 20,000 trees annually AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 -- New Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle owners will soon have room t ... Continue reading
Reminder: Knight To Host Electrifying Transportation Conference September 23rd
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 21 -- Knight Capital Group, Inc. will host a one-day conference titled Electrifying Transportation for institutional investors on September 23, 2009, in New York. The conference will bring together thought leaders for a discussion on the technology, business models, and policy actions required ... Continue reading
Tire Industry Association Urges Congress to Pass 'Right to Repair' Act - VIDEO ENHANCED
Servicing Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to Keep Vehicles in Safe Working Order Requires Ready Access to Repair Information BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--With a substantial increase in the use of electrically powered vehicles nationwide and a retooling of its manufacturing base to support production of these vehicles, Northeast Ohio could potentially gain more than 10,000 new jobs and increase its annual economic output by billions of dollars, according to re ... Continue reading
Mazda Leads the Way in Cutting Emissions
Mazda is one of Europe's leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment ... Continue reading
RaceFanRadio - On Track On Radio - September 21, 2009
Indianapolis, World of Outlaws Winged Sprinter Joey Saldana, NASCAR Trucks driver Johnny Sauter and Grand-Am's President, Roger Edmondson will be our featured guests On Track On Radio today. If you missed any episode or guest, "On Track On Radio" archives are available "On Demand" or via Podcast. Anchor Tim Tuttle has ... Continue reading
Honda's Indiana Plant Begins Production of 2010 Civic Sedans for Export
GREENSBURG, Ind., Sept. 21 -- Less than a year after starting mass production,* the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant is announcing today the building of Honda Civic Sedans for sale in Mexico and export to 22 Latin American and Caribbean nations and U.S. territories. The first Civics destined for export were shipped ... Continue reading
Jungle Motors Launches New Longer Range Conversion Kit for the Toyota Prius
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Jungle Motors, Orange Countyâs largest electric vehicle conversion facility, is now offering a new Plug-In Hybrid conversion kit for the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius using state of the art Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and advanced, integrated Battery Management Systems (BMS). Jungle Moto ... Continue reading
Harker Keeps The Momentum Going!
Belle Rose, September 21, 2009: Australian NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker kept his final round momentum going at this past weekends Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event held at No Problem Raceway. Harker came out strong with his Lucas Oil, Hedman Hedders Chevy Monte Carlo running a ... Continue reading
Gurney, Fogarty Dominate Utah 250
TOOELE, Sept. 20, 2009: Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty took a solid victory over their rivals in the battle for the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 championship Saturday, winning Saturday's Utah 250 at Miller Motorsports Park. The pair led 43 of the 56 laps to win the two-hour, 4 ... Continue reading
Ebben Scores First Trans-Am Win
ELKHART LAKE, Sept. 20, 2009: Cliff Ebben, of Appleton, Wis., captured his first-career Muscle Milk SCCA Trans-Am Series win Sunday at the season finale race at Road America, outlasting a number of competitors that encountered trouble along the way. Daniel Ramoutarsingh, of La Romain, Trinidad, and Kenny Bupp, of Ft. L ... Continue reading
SPORTSnationals winners poised for a shot at JEGS Crown
COLUMBUS, Sept 21, 2009: The 16 winners of the two most recent JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals events held earlier this year in Belle Rose, La., and Fontana, Calif., are halfway home in their quest to capture the coveted JEGS Crown trophy. The eight winners of the JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway Park an ... Continue reading
Lone Star resurrection on Coughlin's mind
DALLAS Sept. 21, 2009: Four-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. took the NHRA's regular season by storm. He won seven national events, maintained the top ranking in the Full Throttle championship points for 14 races, and advanced past the first round at every event on the schedule. No one in any of the four ... Continue reading
BRASELTON, September 21, 2009: The Patrón Highcroft Racing team wants its current trend to continue when the green flag drops Saturday for the prestigious Petit Le Mans sports car classic. That trend for the Connecticut-based racing organization has been winning. For the past two American Le Mans Series events [Road ... Continue reading
Take a Spin in the VW Scirocco R Around the Virtual 'Green Hell'
As the covers are taken off the new Scirocco R at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is revving it up with a new interactive racing game. The "Scirocco R 24 hour Challenge" allows gamers to drive the most powerful and fastest accelerating production Scirocco ever built through a series of difficult corners and ... Continue reading
Smile, You're On Castrol Camera
Oil manufacturer Castrol will use traffic cameras to advise drivers about the right oil for their cars in a groundbreaking new initiative being trialled in London from 21 September. ... Continue reading
"One Step Closer to Accident-Free Mobility."
The road-safety visions of society, politics, business and science haven now been clearly defined as "Vision Zero (Accident-Free Mobility)" and "Safety for All". The "Ko-FAS" (Cooperative Vehicle Safety) research initiative has set itself the goal of implementing these visions. It wants to make a contribution towards m ... Continue reading
Refining super sports cars is more than just business for the company HAMANN Motorsport. Their passion for detail, for something special and unique is the main incentive for extraordinary modifications. The latest stroke of genius once again confirms this. The HAMANN interpretation of the Ferrari California with its ex ... Continue reading
Ford Live Turns Melbourne Pink With 'The Breast Darn Show in Town'
Ford Live! will stage an exclusive comedy gala in Melbourne, 'The Breast Darn Show in Town', to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation this October ... Continue reading
Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar
The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Global Brand Ranking Rises
Hyundai has placed eighth among global automakers in the highly respected 2009 Global Brands Survey, surpassing several prominent brands including Porsche, Lexus and Nissan. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Triton Comes to the Rescue for the RACQ
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) and the Royal Automotive Club of Queensland (RACQ) have joined forces, bringing roadside assistance to Queensland drivers with a fleet of stunning 4x2 GLX Triton utility vehicles. ... Continue reading
Sportier Edge and Improved Fuel Consumption for BMW 6 Series
BMW has introduced a sportier edge, as well as improved fuel consumption, for its new 6 Series Sport Coupé and Convertible, which arrive on Australian shores in November. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils the New Sonata
Hyundai Motor Company's all-new Sonata, being introduced today, is expected to shake up the world's mid-size sedan market with its daring design. ... Continue reading
The Bmw Z4 By Ac Schnitzer Is Ready for Its World First
Ready for its world premiere: the extensive product range for the BMW Z4 by AC Schnitzer. The Aachen-based tuning specialist has further optimised the brand-new classic from BMW, which has already received extensive accolades from the trade press ... Continue reading
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