2011 MINI Countryman Cooper S AWD - First Drive
Manâ¦a.. CountryMiniâ¦! Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau After my first get together with the Mini Countryman at the Wachauring in Austria in May http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/25/479945.html , the driving event that Mini organized for the new crossover vehicle s ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Review
SEE ALSO: VOLVO BUYERS GUIDE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Sometimes, less is more. Less car equals more performance and better fuel economy, both being inversely proportional to weight. And if the design is done correctly, less car -- exterior size -- doesn't necessarily mean less in ... Continue reading
IndyCow - Part II - One Trick Pony
<p><center><b><i>"He's a one trick pony<br> One trick is all that horse can do<br> He does one trick only<br> It's the principal source of his revenue..." <p> - Paul Simon -</b></center></i></p><p><b>by Rick Carlton - Motorsports Opinion</b> <p>To state my position plainly, I love Indycar and have been a fan, professio ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel: EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Technologies
WASHINGTON July 22, 2010; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.6 million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll out of $120 million in clean diesel grants. The awards will provide opportunities to advance cutting-edge technologies in the marketplace, and support both e ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that consideration of the Ford Explorer has nearly doubled as consumers await the highly-anticipated new model that will arrive in showrooms this fall. âFord Breaks Traditions with Reinvention of Once Bestselling Exp ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 22 -- After weaker sales in May and June, new-vehicle retail sales are expected to bounce back in July as a result of a combination of positive factors, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Achieves ISO 9001 Registration
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 22 -- Spartan Motors Chassis Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , announced today that the company's Defense and Defense Aftermarket business has earned one of the worlds' most recognized and respected standards of quality, ISO 9001:2008 registration. ISO 9001:2008 is the fourth and lates ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, July 21, 2010: After substantial growth following the inaugural International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) last year in Indianapolis, officials from IMIS and the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA) have announced an unprecedented agreement to keep the show in Indianapolis indefinitel ... Continue reading
Coughlin Ready To Dominate Denver
DENVER, July 21, 2010: Fresh off a dominating victory in Northern California's wine country, five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. arrives at Denver's Bandimere Speedway with a fast racecar that should be considered one of the favorites to win this weekend's 31st annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. "W ... Continue reading
Columbus Lucas Oil Race Big Deal For JEGS Team
DELAWARE, July 21, 2010: The annual North Central Division Lucas Oil Series event at National Trail Raceway will once again feature a host of familiar yellow and black race cars as the JEGS Mail Order team descends on their home track en masse. The event, which is the fifth of six events on the 2010 NHRA North Central ... Continue reading
Tracy Pumped To Return To Edmonton
EDMONTON, July 21, 2010: Paul Tracy said his No. 15 Honda Canada-Make A Wish-Motegi Racing KV Racing Technology Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry âcame aliveâ in the second half of last Sundayâs Honda Indy Toronto. Now, Tracy is pumped up to get back in the carâs cockpit this weekend (July 23-25) for th ... Continue reading
Dallara's U.S. Tech Home Will Be Inviting
Indianapolis, July 21, 2010: A multi-million dollar brick-and-glass facility in the final design stages will be a cornerstone of the Main Street redevelopment in Speedway, Ind., a few hundred yards from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League headquarters. The facility will house the Dallara USA technica ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Turbochargers for Shanghai GM (SGM) in China
BorgWarner's Proven Turbocharging Technology Will Provide Improved Performance and Better Fuel Economy for the 1.6-Liter Gasoline Engine for the Buick Excelle XT and Chevrolet Cruze AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 22 -- BorgWarner turbochargers boost the performance and fuel economy for Shanghai GM's (SGM's) modified 1.6-lit ... Continue reading
LONDON, July 22 -- Based on its recent analysis of the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Ceratizit SA with the "2010 European Automotive Powertrain Customer Value Enhancement Award." Ceratizit's new cutting tool, the Grade CTP3220, exhibits impressive ease-of-adoption, integrating easily int ... Continue reading
Reinvented Ford Explorer to Have Far-Reaching Impact on U.S. Economy Through Jobs and Exports
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- -- Ford and suppliers adding 1,800 jobs to support production of new Explorer SUV -- Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant adding 1,200 new jobs as a result of $400 million investment -- Suppliers building parts from seats to chassis modules are adding more than 600 additional jobs in Michigan, Indi ... Continue reading
Will form core of GM's captive finance arm Bolsters retail financing options for dealers and consumers, supporting GM North America sales growth DETROIT, July 22 -- To meet customer demand for leasing and non-prime financing for GM vehicles, General Motors and AmeriCredit Corp. today announced they have entered into a ... Continue reading
OnStar Expands Mobile App Technology Availability
Soon Available for 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles DETROIT, July 22 -- Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are developing brand-s ... Continue reading
Preparations for Volkswagen's New Small Family in Bratislava Now Well Under Way
The preparations for the production of New Small Family vehicle series in the Bratislava plant of Volkswagen Slovakia (VW SK) are progressing at full speed. The company has recently celebrated the roofing of the new annex building to the paint shop, capacity of which will reach up to 600 painted car bodies daily. ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. has launched a challenging new series of poster and print adverts to highlight the fact that the Nissan 370Z and the flagship Nissan GT-R have superior performance and yet cost less than their comparable German rivals. ... Continue reading
New Ibiza ECOMOTIVE - The Lowest Emissions of its Segment
The third generation of the Ibiza ECOMOTIVE reaches the market with excellent credentials as its reduced fuel consumption figures and emissions levels make it the most ecological model of its segment. The new Ibiza ECOMOTIVE is even more environmentally friendly than the previous version thanks to its record-setting em ... Continue reading
ITOCHU and THINK Expand Partnership in Asia with Accelerated Growth Plan and Equity Investment
THINK and ITOCHU Corporation today announce an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. ... Continue reading
The Jaguar Academy of Sport Announces its Inaugural Bursary Awards
At a Ceremony today in London the Jaguar Academy of Sport presented 35 young athletes, representing the next generation of British sporting talent, with the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Awards. The Bursary Fund is at the core of the Jaguar Academy of Sport, which aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the best of ... Continue reading
Citroën DS3 'Ecomedy Tour': Two Comedians, Five Nights, Five Hundred Miles, One Tank of Fuel
Citroëns DS3 is going on tour - transporting comedians Dan Adams and Christian Ancliff to their first ever Edinburgh Fringe Festival (6th to 30th August). The Citroën DS3 Ecomedy Tour will see the two stand-ups piloting a DS3 DStyle 99g and gigging all the way from London to Edinburgh - a journey of over 500 miles ... Continue reading
Continental Has it in for Car Thieves
In launching the Novanto telematics box, Continental is declaring war on vehicle thieves and high insurance rates. About the size of a pocketbook and concealed in an inconspicuous plastic housing, the electronic unit can be used to track down a vehicle so equipped worldwide. If required and if permitted under data prot ... Continue reading
Experience Elegance and Dynamic Performance: The BMW Design Night
Exclusive insights into the design philosophy and development strategy of BMW are the central focus of an unusual media event at the home of the brand in Munich. At the BMW Design Night on July 21st 2010, selected media representatives will have the opportunity to take an intensive look at the fundamental principles an ... Continue reading
Jaguar Australia Continues to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Release of XF 3.0 V6 Petrol
Continuing the celebration of Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, Jaguar Australia is proud to announce the XF 3.0 V6, bringing XF ownership under $100,000 for the first time. ... Continue reading
Germany's Best Quality Car is... A Hyundai
Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild, has awarded Hyundai Motor Company the honor of first-place in its annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010. ... Continue reading
Agreement at Behr on Restructuring of German Plants
On November 30, 2009, Behr, the automotive air conditioning and engine cooling specialist, announced structural measures at its German plants. These are aimed at reducing permanent overcapacities and eliminating cost disadvantages of Behr compared to its competitors. The agreement which has now been negotiated with the ... Continue reading
Preparations for Volkswagen's New Small Family in Bratislava Now Well Under Way
The preparations for the production of New Small Family vehicle series in the Bratislava plant of Volkswagen Slovakia (VW SK) are progressing at full speed. The company has recently celebrated the roofing of the new annex building to the paint shop, capacity of which will reach up to 600 painted car bodies daily. ... Continue reading
Geely Serves its Ukrainian Customers
Since 2009, though against the context of Chinese automotive exports downturn, Geely's ambition of growing to be a globally responsible and reliable independent automaker has never been turned down. One example is the drastic change in Geely's after-sales service for oversea markets that has upgraded itself from merely ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils an Interior Shot of All-New Avente
Hyundai Motor Company unveils an interior shot of its all-new Avante (badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea), codenamed MD, ahead of the car' official launch in the Korea domestic market in August. With Hyundai's new design concept called the 'Wind Craft,' the new Avante's interior projects a dynamic and futuristi ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes History With Pricing for America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan - 2011 MKZ Hybrid
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- --Lincoln is making automotive history with the launch of the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, offering luxury customers a premium hybrid sedan at the same base price as its conventional gas sibling, with an MSRP starting at $35,180. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyer ... Continue reading
The New Generation Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is introducing a new generation of the top-selling Caddy. The compact van with its practical rear sliding door system has been enhanced in every area. Six new TDI and TSI engines with up to 21% lower fuel consumption, a completely restructured model range, a more precise, fresh front desi ... Continue reading
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