Dat Son of a Gun - Nissan Announces the Return of the Datsun Name +VIDEO
EDITOR'S NOTE: It will be interesting to see if auto dealers go back to using the "Dat Son of a Gun" promo slogan that was frequently heard in the 1960's and early 70's. YOKOHAMA - March 22, 2012: In a presentation made in Japan yesterday, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan-Renault, talked about Nissan's decision to bring bac ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang LED Daytime Running Lights
Ford Mustang LED Daytime Running Lights Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - EchoMaster LLC announced that it has expanded its line-up of safety and convenience products to include a Daytime Running Light Kit (DRL) for the 2010-2012 Ford Mustang GT. The DRL kit includes custom bezels with integrated LED's to fit into the left ... Continue reading
See the JX Challenge Gravity! Exemplifying a unique partnership, Cirque du Soleil and luxury auto maker Infiniti are pleased to present the first-ever, live streaming event featuring the all-new Infiniti JX in a Cirque du Soleil performance. Viewable exclusively online at 12pm EST, Thursday, March 29 on Facebook.com/In ... Continue reading
Continental Now Supplying Head-Up Displays to Two Premium Automotive Manufacturers
Continental, the international automotive supplier, is providing the second generation head-up display for the new BMW 3 Series. The head-up display shows relevant information such as speed, navigation and infotainment data, as well as warnings in the driver's direct field of vision. The head-up display's virtual scree ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 800 to Meet Growing Demand
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations announced today that the company is creating an additional 800 new jobs at its Tennessee manufacturing facility. The positions are needed as Volkswagen Chattanooga continues to ramp up capacity to meet customer demand for the new U.S.-produced Passat. This comes on to ... Continue reading
Integrated Systems and Telematics-Based Safety Applications Offer Lucrative Revenue Growth
WHEN: Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EDT LOCATION: Online, with free registration SPEAKERS: Senior Analyst Ananth Srinivasan for Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation practice The safety systems market has been in flux for the past two to three years, caused by compliance of the Environmental Protectio ... Continue reading
Car Care Events Reveal Increased Need for Maintenance
Results of vehicle inspections held at community car care events across the country during Car Care Months in April and October 2011 reveal that 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, the highest percentage in five years, according to the Car Care Council. The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles reflects the cu ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Components Report" report to their offering. âThe Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Components Reportâ This new 134 page report analyses the market drivers, system requirements and supply chain for electric and hybrid electric l ... Continue reading
Central Parking Provides Six Months of Free Parking to Scion iQ Drivers
Central Parking's New York Region has recently partnered with Scion dealers across the NY metro area to promote the launch of the 2012 Scion iQ. Under the Park Freely campaign, new iQ customers receive six free months of monthly parking at over 50 Central Parking locations across NYC, Jersey City, Newark, and Hoboken. ... Continue reading
Smith System Introduces Distracted Driving E-Learning Course
Smith System, the global leader in professional driver training for 60 years, has introduced a comprehensive training course dedicated solely to the dangers of distracted driving. The course, entitled Distracted Driving, is available now. The Distracted Driving E-Learning course introduces a new web-based format that w ... Continue reading
Student Designers See Big Things for Tomorrow's Small Cars
Small is in, according to global automotive design trends. However, Americans continue to love their trucks, SUVs, minivans and other larger vehicles that promise flexibility that many small modern vehicles can't yet deliver. This was the challenge posted to a group of seniors at the College for Creative Studies in Det ... Continue reading
Jeep Grand Cherokee Named 2012 Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association (RMAP) SUV of the Year
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee receives SUV of the Year award from journalist organization at Denver International Auto Show Grand Cherokee wins prestigious award for second consecutive year Rocky Mountain Automotive Press cite unstoppable off-road ability and impressive on-road performance Jeep Grand Cherokee the most award ... Continue reading
YONKERS, N.Y., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Toyota Yaris continues to underwhelm in hatchback category With its nimble handling and well-equipped cabin, the Kia Rio EX outpointed the Hyundai Accent and Chevrolet Sonic as the top rated subcompact sedan in Consumer Reports' latest tests. The Rio's hatchback ... Continue reading
Le Voyage Inspire by Infiniti JX
Exemplifying a unique partnership, Cirque du Soleil and luxury auto maker Infiniti are pleased to present the first-ever, live streaming event featuring the all-new Infiniti JX in a Cirque du Soleil performance. Viewable exclusively online at 12pm EST, Thursday, March 29 on Facebook.com/Infiniti and Facebook.com/Cirque ... Continue reading
New-vehicle retail sales are on track to end the first quarter of 2012 particularly strong, with performance in March continuing the trend from the past several months, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies First Two-Speed Active All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case for the Ford F-150
BorgWarner will supply Torque-On-Demand® (TOD®) two-speed transfer cases for the 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models. The first two-speed active all-wheel drive system for F-150 trucks will feature 4-high, 4-low, full-time and automatic all-wheel drive modes. Built with the same high reliability as ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek to Debut at New York International Auto Show
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its line of award-winning crossover-type vehicles with the all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The versatile, fun-to-drive Subaru XV Crosstrek, which arrives this fall, combines bold five-door design with an expanded-capability chassis, high fuel economy and ev ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for its 2013 FR-S Sports Car
Scion today announced pricing for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The FR-S starts with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,200 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and $25,300 when equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters and rev- ... Continue reading
Zipcar Charges Up Car Sharing in Chicago with Electric Vehicle Pilot Program
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the launch of the company's first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in Chicago. Beginning today, five Chevrolet Volts are available to members by the hour, with up to 20 additional EVs to be added into the Chicago fleet during the cou ... Continue reading
SAM Rates Johnson Controls as 'Silver Class Sustainability Leader'
Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, today announced that SAM, a sustainability investment asset management firm, has recognized Johnson Controls as a 2012 Silver Class Sustainability Leader in SAM's annual Sustainability Yearbook. In collaboration with KPMG, an audi ... Continue reading
CTEK Warns of Dangers of Charging Batteries at Too High a Voltage
CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, is today warning motorists of the dangers of overcharging their batteries by delivering too much voltage. Overcharging a battery can cause overheating and have other serious and detrimental effects on a car battery -- even leading to the exp ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Team GDT's Mendez, Lewis And Bastien Test Monday At Barber Motorsports Park
LEEDS, March 21, 2012: Three Team GDT drivers got acquainted with Barber Motorsports Park on Monday during âSpring Trainingâ� for the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. Andrés Méndez of Bogota, Columbia; Corey Lewis of Nazareth, Pa. and Dom Bastien of West Palm Beach, Fla. logged about ... Continue reading
IndyCar - 2011 Indianapolis 500 Opening Nominated For Sports Emmy
INDIANAPOLIS, March 21, 2012: Just a few days before the first 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series event will be televised live on ESPN on ABC, the opening sequence for the networkâs telecast of the 2011 Indianapolis 500 was nominated for a Sports Emmy® Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The open ... Continue reading
Bracket Racing - Troy Coughlin Jr. Chasing E.T. Racing Glory In Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, March 21, 2012: for the better part of 30 years, the Tenn-Tuck Triple Crown E.T. Bracket Racing series held at Beech Bend Raceway Park has been one of the crown jewels of the high stakes bracket racing circuit. This weekend, Troy Coughlin Jr. will look to etch his name into the record books of this histo ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Repairing Crash Damage When Every Point Counts
CONCORD, March 21, 2012: When Carl Edwards tied in points (losing the tiebreaker) for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship he and the No. 99 team were reminded how important every point is throughout the season. When Edwardsâ Cheez-It Ford was severely damaged in an accident on lap 24 during last Sundayâs ... Continue reading
Hyundai Names Jenn Shelton First Sponsored Ultra Athlete
Hyundai Motor America announced today that renowned ultramarathoner Jenn Shelton will be the first sponsored endurance athlete in the company's history. Hyundai initially introduced Shelton last year in conjunction with the Hyundai Veloster's national debut. Shelton will once again represent the company for the entire ... Continue reading
Pana-Pacific and Mobileye have reached an agreement for Pana-Pacific to distribute Mobileye's unique ADAS solution for Collision Avoidance and Mitigation to the commercial vehicle market. Pana-Pacific's engineers will expedite pre-wired and factory-installed options of the Mobileye products with all the CV original equ ... Continue reading
46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek
Jeep and Mopar have teamed up once again to produce a selection of concept Jeep vehicles for the 46th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The Jeep Mighty FC concept, Jeep J-12 concept and the Jeep Wrangler Apache are three of six new vehicles that will be shown to enthusiasts in Moab, March 31 - April 8. Look for ... Continue reading
Fuel Price Increases Impact Consumer Sentiment in the US and China - Duh!
Market Insight Corporation today announced that increasing fuel prices in the US and China have impacted the preferences of consumers differently in these two nations. In the US, sharply increasing fuel prices over the first two months of 2012 resulted in a 24% increase in consumersââ¬â¢ importance of fuel e ... Continue reading
Ford Fiestas 85mpg And Fleet Fuel Economy Strides Protect Family Budgets (But Not In North America)
Ford can offer motorists some good Budget news with the announcement of a new Ford Fiesta capable of returning over 85mpg. ... Continue reading
Celebrating 10 Years of Renault's Design Classic - Avantime
Renault's luxurious Avantime grand tourer Coupe celebrates its 10th anniversary in the UK shortly, and to mark the occasion a special meeting is being held for owners and enthusiasts next month. ... Continue reading
Porsche at Techno Classica 2012
Porsche Classic will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic 911 RS 2.7 at Techno Classica, in Essen, Germany, from March 21-25. Techno Classica is the world's largest trade fair dedicated to classic cars, and this year's event will see Porsche Classic showcase its wide range of customer services on a stand m ... Continue reading
Toyota's New Approved Used Car Programme With Up To Five Years Warranty
Toyota has introduced a new Approved Used Car Warranty programme to give even greater peace of mind and support for customers buying older and high-mileage vehicles. This reflects how built-in Toyota quality is giving owners the opportunity to purchase industry leading extended warranty cover for used cars. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Begins Sale Of The Mirage In Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it will sell its all-new Mirage "global compact car" in Thailand starting from March today. ... Continue reading
Maserati GB Supports Italian Contemporary Artists By Sponsoring: Transformation
Maserati GB was proud to support a young and vibrant group of contemporary artists, including Laura Abdulcadir Benetton, Lorenzo Agius and guest of honour Mauro Perucchetti to name but a few, by sponsoring an ephemeral art exhibition called 'Transformation'. Their works were exhibited at an exclusive event which took p ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors' ASX Named as a Top Safety Pick
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that the 2012 ASX was named a Top Safety Pick by the United States' Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) non-profit vehicle research and crash test ratings agency. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda CX-5 a 'Top Safety Pick'
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the All-New Mazda CX-5 has been named a 'Top Safety Pick' for 2012, the highest possible safety rating, by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in their crashworthiness tests. ... Continue reading
Next Generation Holden Manufacturing Secured
Holden will build two all-new cars in Australia in the second half of this decade with the support of a $275 million co-investment package from the Australian, South Australian and Victorian Governments. ... Continue reading
Inifiniti Announces Global Advertising Campaign with Sebastian Vettel
Infiniti, the performance luxury car manufacturer from Japan, has announced the forthcoming launch of a major global advertising campaign featuring Sebastian Vettel. ... Continue reading
Australasia's Most Popular Heavy Transport Combination Lamps Receive Advanced Upgrade from Narva
Narva's popular Model 48 rear combination lamps for heavy commercial vehicles have received further enhancements incorporating the latest L.E.D technology combined with a new linear optic lens. ... Continue reading
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