2012 Ford Mustang, Mustang Owners Club Edition Ride and Review By Thom Cannell
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau If youâve got $32, 000 your choices among sporting vehicles is huge. How about a svelte Mazda RX-8 or a curvy Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT? Maybe a muscular Camaro SS or basic Nissan 370 would fit into your carport? Then thereâs the upstart Hyunda ... Continue reading
AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million for Share Repurchase
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the Company's common stock. Prior to the increased authorization, AutoNation had utilized substantially all of the amounts previously authorized by i ... Continue reading
U-Haul Names Houston as Top 2011 Destination
U-Haul International, Inc., today released the results of the annual 2011 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report, titled "The 2011 Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities." According to moving data reflective of nationwide statistics for calendar year 2011, Houston took the No. 1 spot again, for the third year in a row. For the ... Continue reading
"Nissan applauds California Governor Brown's clear vision and strong commitment to electric vehicles through the $120 million investment for the creation of the Electric Expressway. California is leading the way in fostering the growth of electric cars, such as the zero-emissions Nissan LEAF. More than 40 percent of th ... Continue reading
NRG Energy to Build $100 million Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Infrastructure in California
PRINCETON, N.J.--The California Public Utilities Commission and NRG Energy have entered into an agreement where NRG will build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network in California, investing approximately $100 million over the next four years. âAnd we will be helping the State meet its clean car go ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America and Finn Partners Win PR News' Nonprofit Award for Hyundai Hope On Wheels
Hyundai Motor America and Finn Partners, its program management and PR agency for its signature nonprofit organization Hyundai Hope On Wheels, were awarded PR News' Nonprofit PR Award in the Event PR category for their work during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. "It's an honor to be recognized by PR News for ... Continue reading
< Additional Featured BMW Vehicles Include the North American Debuts of the BMW M6 Coupe and BMW X6 M and the U.S. Auto Show Debut of the BMW 640i Gran Coupe The BMW M6 Convertible and BMW X1 Sport Activity Vehicle will make their World Debuts at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 4th at the ... Continue reading
WARNING! Use Your Gasoline Coupons Before They Expire!
These coupons, good for one gallon of gasoline have already expired in some cities. Don't lose out AUTO CENTRAL - March 23, 2012: You may not have realized that you probably have one or two of these coupons. We thought they had pretty much lost all value bu in a recent trip to the gasoline station we found that we were ... Continue reading
He Shoots! He Scores (a Lexus)!
Adding even more excitement than usual to a Capitals hockey game on March 27 th, one lucky finalist in a shootout competition at the Verizon Center is guaranteed to win a 2-year lease of the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350. The three winners of qualifying rounds in the Lexus GS Slapshot Challenge will converge on center ice ... Continue reading
Winners Announced from F1 in Schools Pennsylvania Regional Competition held at SAE International
On Sat., May 17, 2012, SAE International hosted the 2012 F1 in Schools Pennsylvania Regional Competition at its World Headquarters in Warrendale, Pa. The event featured 17 middle and high school teams from around Pennsylvania. The Grand Champion of the competition was from Elizabethtown Area High School, Elizabethtown, ... Continue reading
Future World Symposium has announced the line up of its first panel debate, the connected car: who owns the data?, which will identify the challenges and technology drivers for the car industry as it seeks to create safer, more efficient, truly connected vehicles. 'Manufacturers are using a large proportion of their R& ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll: Oregon Parents Set Strict Guidelines for Teen Drivers
A new poll from PEMCO Insurance shows that Oregon parents mean business when it comes to enforcing driving restrictions for their teen drivers. Data from the Northwest's largest locally based personal-lines insurer reveals 58 percent of parents go beyond the rules imposed by Oregon's graduated licensing laws, and 52 pe ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Hyundai Azera Review +VIDEO
MORE INFO HyundaiBuyers Guide; 1997-2013 2011 LA Auto Show - Hyundai Reveals New Azera +VIDEO HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 HYUNDAI AZERA VEHICLE The 2012 Hyundai Azera shakes up a rather sleepy large sedan market with sleek, aerodynamic looks that falls under ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Announces New Ways for Professional Drivers to Save in its Travel Stores
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) has announced two major savings programs for professional drivers available at TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel stores. Professional drivers who are members of the UltraONE Driver Rewards program will receive special Member Pricing discounts on many travel store ... Continue reading
"Get Connected" Theme of SAE International 2012 World Congress
The SAE 2012 World Congress will offer relevant technical information and innovative content when it convenes April 24-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Host company for the event is Nissan; the Tier One Strategic Partner is GE. The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, "Get Connected," represents the new and diverse connections ... Continue reading
Advanced Fuel Efficient, Low-CO2 Diesel Technology Available Today The new Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV III) regulations officially adopted by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on Thursday will establish the world's most stringent tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions standards for new passenger vehicles. These new ... Continue reading
President Obama Talks Gas Prices in One-on-One with AAA
With prices climbing more than 60 cents a gallon since January 1, President Barack Obama discussed energy and rising gas prices-- top-of-mind issue for motorists across the country including AAA's more than 53 million members--in a meeting with AAA yesterday. Following his speech on energy issues in Cushing, Oklahoma, ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Regarding Front Lower Control Arm Recall: 2006 Honda CR-V TORRANCE, Calif. â March 23, 2012; Honda will voluntarily recall 1,316 model-year 2006 CR-V vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front lower control arm. Over time and with extended use, a ... Continue reading
Continental Tests Highly-Automated Driving
Human error is still the greatest risk factor on the roads: Driver mistakes were found to be the cause of over 80 percent of all accidents involving personal injuries in Germany in 2010 according to the German Federal Statistical Office. Advanced driver assistance systems can offer remedies. On the one hand they can su ... Continue reading
Enovos Energie Deutschland GmbH wins in the Energy category On 15 March 2012 in Stuttgart, at the Daimler Key Supplier Meeting, the best suppliers were honoured for their services with the "Daimler Supplier Award 2011". Enovos Energie Deutschland GmbH, responsible for the procurement of non-production material and serv ... Continue reading
Auto Electronics - New Crutchfield Audio Profile For The MINI
<b>Electronics Profile by Rick Carlton</b> Originally designed by Britainâs Austin Motor Company in 1956, the MINI has been part of the American car scene for over 50 years. Throughout the decades, and regardless of who owned the marque, the little car has always offered practical utility, oddly dramatic styling ( ... Continue reading
POWRi - Anderson, Knepper, Kuhn Aim For 1st Victories At Belle-Clair Speedway
BELLEVILLE, March 22, 2012: Brett Anderson, Nick Knepper and Brad Kuhn won features in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway last season and theyâll be aiming for their first victory of 2012 at the 1/5th-mile track Saturday (March 24). The Bullring 30s also has the season-opening event ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Pre-Race Preview
KANNAPOLIS, March 21, 2012: Tony Stewart was born and raised in Indiana, while his hero, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Foyt Jr., hails from Texas. But when it comes to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, both have found plenty of success in Southern California. Foyt, who made the No. 14 famous thr ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Team GDT Tuesday Test Report
LEEDS, March 22, 2012: All three of Team GDTâs drivers improved their lap times on Tuesday during the second and final day of âSpring Trainingâ� for the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear at Barber Motorsports Park. The drivers came away with valuable experience and the other team members ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Ready For Fontana
DENVER, March 22, 2012: No matter how much of a Denver Broncos fan he is, Regan Smithâs main focus is Sundayâs Auto Club 400, the fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season. With his Furniture Row Racing team based in the Mile High City where quarterbacks are making the headlines, Smith is looking to c ... Continue reading
GEICO offering lowered rates for commercial auto insurance plans in Texas
GEICO has good news for business owners in Texas: GEICO's commercial auto insurance rates could save companies money on their business auto insurance. We are really well known for being the low-cost provider on our personal auto insurance coverage, but more and more business owners in Texas are discovering how much the ... Continue reading
Stellar Solar, one of California's leading commercial and residential solar integrators, is hosting San Diego's first event to bring together electric vehicles, hybrids, and electric motorcycles. The event will be held at their Clairemont showroom which is adjacent to the SDG&E Innovation Center, enabling EV and hybrid ... Continue reading
O'Brien Auto Group Brings 'Eco-Chic' Fisker Karma to Bellevue
O'Brien Auto Group, the largest auto dealer in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the Bellevue arrival of the first premium luxury electric car on the market: the Fisker Karma. O'Brien retains exclusive rights to sell and service the new line of cars in Washington state and has already set-up a new showroom in Bell ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Winner of 29th Highway Hero Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named its 29th North America Highway Hero: a Tennessee-based truck driver who rescued a woman from a gun-wielding attacker. Chosen from among four finalists, Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., today accepted the 2011 Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-Ameri ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Makes Leadership Changes
Nissan Americas today announced a number of senior leadership appointments throughout the companyâs Americas operations. These changes are intended to further strengthen Nissan Americasâ support of the companyâs âPower 88â business plan. All changes are effective April 1, 2012. Management Commi ... Continue reading
Crucial New Appointments At Nissan
Nissan is delighted to announce three promotions of British executives to crucial roles within the organisation. ... Continue reading
Top That! Top Hat Star Tom Chambers Takes Delivery Of New Jeep Grand Cherokee
Actor and former Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers is celebrating the success of his hit musical Top Hat with the arrival of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading
Class-Leading Seat Alhambra Is Fleet News' Favourite
The multi award-winning Seat Alhambra continues its unprecedented awards success with news that it has been named 'Best People Carrier' by the highly-respected industry title Fleet News. ... Continue reading
Double Delight: Two More Fleet News Awards For Skoda
Skoda has scooped two honours at the annual awards presented by respected company car publication Fleet News. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i40 Tourer Crowned Best Estate Car
The Hyundai i40 Tourer has held off well-established rivals to take the overall title of Best Estate Car in Business Car Manager's annual awards. The awards identify the top company cars across nine distinct categories, and the Hyundai i40 was chosen as the winner above rivals such as the Ford Mondeo Estate, Volvo V50 ... Continue reading
C-Class Crowned Best Premium Car At Fleet News Awards
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating a spectacular win for C-Class in the 2012 Fleet News Awards, taking top honours in the Best Premium Car category, during the ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane last night (Wednesday 21st March). ... Continue reading
Kia Rio Ecodynamics Wins Business Car Manager Environmental Award
The Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi EcoDynamics has picked up a further prize for its environmental credentials having been awarded the title of 'Best sub-100g/km business car' in the Business Car Manager Best Business Car 2012 Awards. ... Continue reading
Record Year for Kia's European Production Facility
Significant demand for Kia vehicles in Europe led the company's European manufacturing facility in Zilina, Slovakia, to post record production and investment figures during 2011. ... Continue reading
VACC Welcomes Co-Investment in Australian Automotive Manufacturing
VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, has welcomed the recent announcement by the Federal, South Australian and Victorian Governments, to continue to invest in local automotive manufacturing. ... Continue reading
Imposing Bentley 4 ½ Litre for Shannons Autumn Auction
A stylish 1930 Bentley 4 ½ Litre saloon still proudly wearing its original Freestone & Webb fabric four-door coachwork is an early standout entry for Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction on May 7. ... Continue reading
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