May 23 Tuscaloosa, Ala., Rock Quarry Elementary School and the Chrysler brand will host a ride and drive event at the Rock Quarry Country Fair where $20 for each test-drive will be donated to the Tuscaloosa community schools that were damaged and destroyed by a series of tornadoes that struck the area last month. What: ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Spares Landfills From Gulf Oil Spill Waste
DETROIT, May 23, 2011 -- Oil-soaked booms from the Gulf of Mexico are providing more than enough recycled material to make a production year's worth of air-deflecting baffles for the Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended range, a positive outcome of the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. "GM decided to offer ... Continue reading
SAE International Book Focuses on Hybrid Vehicle Design
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 23, 2011 With more than 20 different hybrid cars available from most major automakers, hybrid vehicles are a crucial and growing market segment. Additionally, with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuin ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- According to data gathered by the U.S. Geological Survey, lead wheel weights used for tire balancing are responsible for approximately 500,000 pounds of lead pollution in California every year. On a national level, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 1.6 million po ... Continue reading
Get Your Vehicle Road-Ready Just in Time for Memorial Day
PHILADELPHIA--With summer driving season quickly approaching and the Memorial Day holiday just around the corner, millions of motorists are preparing to take to the roads for weekend getaways. To ensure that drivers stay safe and prevent any roadside mishaps, The Pep Boys ââ¬â Manny, Moe & Jack ââ¬â ... Continue reading
Prius v Expands Iconic Hybrid "Family" of Vehicles
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., May 23, 2011 -- The newest entrant in a growing Prius family of hybrid vehicles, the Prius v delivers an unparalleled blend of versatility and fuel efficiency in a comfortable, mid-size package. Â A new evolution in hybrid vehicles with excellent cargo space and Prius' heritage of environmental ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Review and Road Test
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Review and Road Test, The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS â 2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSSCABRIOLET Model: 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: Xtronic CVT with Adaptive Shift Control Wheelbas ... Continue reading
<b>By Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> After watching back-to-back weekend coverage of Indy on Versus, I have concluded that either the diminutive "three guys and a dog" cable network is trying to create something akin to a tabloid social network experience, or simply attempting to illustrate just how b ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Review - Late Production
2011 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER ACCESS CAB compact pickups, review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Of all segments in the car and light truck market in the US one of the weakest is what are sometimes called compact pickups. Compare to:Nissan Frontier, Suzuki Equator, Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger (due to go ... Continue reading
Majestic Steel USA Releases New Market Research Product
CLEVELAND, May 23, 2011 -- In a world of increasing market volatility and ever-accelerating information sharing, businesses require a thorough understanding of current market trends. This week Majestic Steel USA released (C)ORE, a weekly publication offering an in-depth look at key indicators and trends driving the ste ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicles Announces New Vice President of Operations and Chief Marketing Officer
Fran Striker and Angela Strand bring vision, expertise to electric vehicle manufacturer KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 23, 2011 -- Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp., a leader in zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles, announced today the appointment of two new executives, Vice President of Operations Fran Striker and Chi ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2011 Memorial Day serves as the start for the busy summer driving season and AAA estimates that nearly 35 million motorists will travel this holiday weekend. Ã So as motorists prepare for the Memorial Day vacations, a team of professional truck drivers are helping to make our roads safer. ) A ... Continue reading
PR Newswire May 23 Who: Inteva Products is opening a new technical center in Vandalia, Ohio with a grand opening ceremony set for 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 24 Interview Opportunities: Lon Offenbacher, President and CEO; Pat Stewart, Vice President and Executive Director, Interior Systems; Gerard Roose, Vice President, Sale ... Continue reading
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 23, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. has begun installation of 30 solar-assisted charging stations at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant and the Nissan Americas headquarters in Franklin, Tenn. The 30 chargers at the two Tennessee facilities mark the latest in a long line of dedicated investments t ... Continue reading
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--HD Theater presents an original one-hour auto show edition of MotorWeek; televisionââ¬â¢s longest running automotive series. MotorWeek at the 2011 New York International Auto Show premieres on Wednesday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET and gives viewers a rare insiderââ¬â¢s tour of one o ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition kicks off from Anaheim today, with nearly 20,000 wind industry leaders, government officials and business executives converging from May 22-25 for the world's largest annual wind power trade show. Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at the Anahei ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Enters into Agreement to Monetize Future Carbon Credits
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today the engagement of Green Giant Venture Fund as part of the Companyââ¬â¢s plans to sell forward itââ¬â¢s expected allocation of carbon credits generated by future sales of itââ¬â¢s zero emission, All-Electric vehicles ... Continue reading
Now AutoStar Dealers Have a One-Stop Shop for All Their Needs, Including Asset Retrieval
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Ituran USA and AutoStar Solutions are proud to announce their software/service partnership and integration agreement. This integration allows AutoStar lenders and buy-here, pay-here dealers to be more effective in their loan collection and asset retrievals. âThe integration with AutoStarâ ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 23, 2011 The SAE Foundation held its annual banquet Thursday, May 12, at The Fillmore Detroit. The event recognized and celebrated today's and tomorrow's automotive industry leaders. Proceeds from the banquet support the interactive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational prog ... Continue reading
Volkswagen "Think Blue" Initiative Ties Together New U.S. Plant and Art Museum Deal
NEW YORK - May 23, 2011: The aim of VW's "think Blue" initiative is to encourage eco-friendly mobility and progressive ideas for responsible action in everyday life. The U.S. launch coincides with the partnership between Volkswagen and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York as well as tomorrow's inauguration of th ... Continue reading
JOPLIN, Mo.--In the wake of the recent tornadoes in Missouri, GEICO's Catastrophe Team (CAT) and claims teams are ready to assist policyholders affected. âWeââ¬â¢re doing everything we can to lighten the burden on our policyholders; we have added staff to make sure all claims are handled quickly so that ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Rolls Out "Think Blue." in the USA
NEW YORK and WOLFSBURG, Germany, May 23, 2011 -- Volkswagen is rolling out its "Think Blue." initiative in the United States today. The aim is to encourage eco-friendly mobility and progressive ideas for responsible action in everyday life. The U.S. launch coincides with the partnership between Volkswagen and the Museu ... Continue reading
Oklahoma May Get 'No Pay, No Play' Auto Insurance Law
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 23, 2011 -- Oklahoma may join neighboring Kansas by approving and signing into law "no pay, no play" legislation that would limit the recovery rights of motorists who are not in compliance with the state's compulsory insurance laws at the time of an accident. OnlineAutoInsurance.com says that "no pay ... Continue reading
Summer Vacation: Pre-Trip Vehicle Checks Make for Safer, Gas-Saving Summer Road Trips
BETHESDA, Md., May 23, 2011 -- With millions of people planning to hit the road this summer, two things will be on their minds ââ¬â getting to their destination safely and the high price of gas. The Car Care Council recommends a pre-trip vehicle inspection to make sure your vehicle is safe for travel and ru ... Continue reading
Clean Buses: BAE Systems HybriDrive Series Green Propulsion System Orders Surpass 3,500
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--BAE Systems HybriDrive series hybrid electric propulsion system is operating in more cities and available from more bus manufacturers than ever before with more than 3,500 delivered or ordered worldwide. âThe fact that HybriDrive is being selected by large and small cities for their transit nee ... Continue reading
Honda uses SAS Customer Intelligence to predict customer preferences
CARY, N.C.--Honda R&D Europe has chosen SAS, the leader in business analytics, and its partner Value Lab to help analyze customer preferences in the European market. This intelligence will be used to help design innovative new motorcycles that meet the needs of the market while still complying with the safety, quality ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance with Pay As You Drive Program from Progressive
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot SM, Progressive's opt ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2011 -- The Drive-Safe anti-texting software invented by PhoneGuard was designed with one purpose: to save lives and prevent accidents. And now, Justin Bieber will help the public stay safer with his endorsement of the product in an effort to protect young lives behind the wheel. The Law Offices of M ... Continue reading
Saab Designer Jason Castriota Named One of 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company
ROYAL OAK, Mich., May 23, 2011 -- Featured in Fast Company's June 2011 issue is the third annual ranking of The 100 Most Creative People in Business and Saab's Executive Director of Design, Jason Castriota joins the ranking at number 69. Ã Jason shares the honor with a prestigious list of influential executives, art ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Eco Website Dedicated to Alternative Vehicles
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it launched a new interactive eco website, dedicated to alternative vehicles and services. The website provides information, tools and educational materials to serve as a resource to help companies with greening their vehicle fleets. As part of the website, ... Continue reading
Twelfth Annual Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
BOSTON, May 23, 2011 Presented by Country Kitchen -- Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback & Best Buddies Global Ambassador, to serve as Honorary Chairman of the Challenge -- The Tom Brady Football Challenge & Tailgate to kick off the festivities -- More than 1,500 people expected to participate in the charity wa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Thanks the U.S. and Canadian Governments for Their Financial Support
May 23 What: Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne, Assistant to President Obama for Manufacturing Policy Ron A. Bloom, and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese will join government officials, UAW representatives and employees at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to formally acknowledge and ... Continue reading
FordDirect Names Stacey Coopes Chief Executive Officer
DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2011 -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the appointment of Stacey Coopes as CEO. Coopes previously served as executive vice president of marketing and technology for FordDirect and has been a member of the FordDirect management t ... Continue reading
NADA: Trade-In Values for Used Cars Expected to Rise in June
PR Newswire MCLEAN, Va., May 23, 2011 MCLEAN, Va., May 23, 2011 -- Trade-in values of small cars, such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, are forecast to rise more than 30 percent year-over-year in June, says Jonathan Banks, senior analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide. "Strong consumer demand for small ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Minvan: Cars.com Crowns the Honda Odyssey
PR Newswire CHICAGO, May 23, 2011 CHICAGO, May 23, 2011 -- Cars.com, an online resource for new and used car buyers, announced today that the Honda Odyssey is the winner of its first-ever Ultimate Minivan Shootout. The site took six redesigned 2011 minivans under $45,000 and put them through a series of rigorous head-t ... Continue reading
Motorsports Feature - Mercedes/Petronas GP Monaco Preview
The Monaco Grand Prix, one of the undoubted highlights of the Formula One calendar, takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo on Sunday 29 May. Round Six of the 2011 World Championship is scheduled just one week after the Spanish Grand Prix, presenting a challenge for the teams to pack up and change location along ... Continue reading
Consumer Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V291 Manufacturer : NAVISTAR, INC Make / Model Years : IC / 2011-2012 Subject : RETURN FUEL VALVE/POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V288 Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2012 Subject : FUEL FEED LINE NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V ... Continue reading
Seeing at Night: austriamicrosystems Chip Set for Continental's Crash Prevention System on the Road
UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria & LINDAU, Germany--austriamicrosystems (SIX:AMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced that their ASIC chip set for automotive Laser-based obstacle recognition systems (LIDAR) has been selected by the international automotive supplier Continental a ... Continue reading
IndyCar - HVM Racing Finds The Right Stride
Indianapolis, May 23, 2011: Simona de Silvestro overcame the odds this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, qualifying in 24th position on the first day of qualifying for the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500, and becoming a fan favorite in the process. At the same time, HVM Racing announced a new partne ... Continue reading
ARCA - Corr Strengthens ARCA Resume With Solid Finish
MILLVILLE, May 23, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards championship contender Sean Corr strengthened his racing resume Sunday afternoon by delivering his fifth consecutive top-20 finish of the year in the ModSpace 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Corr, the Goshen, New York native brilliantly crafted ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series - Elliott Sadler Post-Race Report
NEWTON, May 23, 2011: In front of a sold-out crowd, Elliott Sadler brought home a fifth-place finish in his first visit to Iowa Speedway. Overcoming a pit road speeding penalty early in the race, Sadler fought his way back through the field to earn his seventh top-five finish of the season, maintaining a seven-point ad ... Continue reading
NASCAR Sprint All-Star - It's All-Roush Fenway!
CONCORD, May 22, 2011: Carl Edwards and Roush Fenway Racing put on a commanding performance in Saturday nightâs Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. After finishing second in both the Daytona 500 and the Southern 500, Edwards closed the deal on a big one, leading 29 laps and pulling away to win the fa ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Barcelona Mercedes/Petronas GP Race Report
Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg finished the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona today in sixth and seventh places. Michael had a three-stop option/option/option/prime strategy, stopping on laps 10, 26 & 41 Nico followed the same strategy, stopping one lap later than Michael on laps 11, 27, 42 Nico's car lost radio com ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 23, 2011 -- There's good news for the US Big Three automakers and not so good news for the Big Three Japanese automakers in the 11th annual study of working relations between the six North American automakers and their suppliers. Â As a group, the US auto-makers continue to show steady improvement, and th ... Continue reading
IndyCar - 500 Field Set With Dramatic Bump Day
INDIANAPOLIS, May 22, 2011: Marco Andretti and Alex Lloyd bumped their way into the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 with dramatic qualifying runs in the final 10 minutes of Bump Day qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two were among 14 drivers seeking to secure one of the nine spots on the 33-car grid in ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Final Qualifying Comments
PIPPA MANN (No. 36 Conquest Racing): "Well, we finally cured the speed problem we had. We've cured our handling issues. We made so many changes overnight. This morning we weren't happy with the car at all. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - 2011 Indianapolis 500 Starting Grid
INDIANAPOLIS - Results of qualifying Sunday for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Rank, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, time and speed in parentheses: 1. (77) Alex Tagliani, Dallara-Honda, 02:38.2613 (227.472)<br> 2. (9) ... Continue reading
Mazda Signs New Contract Hire Partnership With ALD
Mazda Motors UK is looking to significantly expand its dealer-based contract hire scheme after forming a new partnership with ALD Automotive. ... Continue reading
DSQUARED Presents Exclusive Life Ball Mini 2011
Dean and Dan Caten, better known as the Canadian designer duo DSQUARED, have unveiled their exclusive Life Ball MINI 2011 in Vienna. ... Continue reading
The BMW 328 is considered the most successful and best-looking sports car of the 1930s ... Continue reading
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Wins Concorso D'eleganza Design Award At Villa D'este, Italy
At its world premiere this weekend, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato has won the Concorso dEleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. ... Continue reading
Mirror, Signal, Aim And Fire - Car Paintballing: The Latest Trend In Adrenalin Leisure Pursuits
Calling all thrill seekers, the latest adrenalin pumping leisure pursuit has arrived. The pastime, which involves slamming your foot down on the accelerator of an off road car whilst firing a paintballing gun from the bonnet, is certainly not for the faint hearted. ... Continue reading
Seat's Ibiza ST Is A Ratings Winner At Honest John
Seat's impressive success in UK motoring awards continues with news that the Ibiza ST - the latest, stylish, addition to the dynamic Spanish supermini line-up - has scooped the key 'Most Rated' title in the inaugural www.honestjohn.co.uk awards. ... Continue reading
Jaguar XJ Named Most Surprisingly Economical Car By Honest John
The advanced Jaguar XJ has been recognised for its efficiency as it scooped the 'Most Surprisingly Economical' honour at the inaugural Honest John Awards. ... Continue reading
Standout Company Takes Multiple Awards At 2011 AAAA Awards To Industry
Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd was once again the standout company at the 2011 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Industry Awards Ceremony in Melbourne during the recent Aftermarket Expo. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe - Least Expensive Medium SUV To Own
The NRMA's operating cost calculations have found the Hyundai Santa Fe to be the least expensive medium SUV to own and operate. The annual report assesses Australia's most comprehensive list of over 1200 new vehicles to ascertain their 'whole of life' costs presenting the findings in an easy to use consumer calculator. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Partners The Woody Allen Film
The Marque has featured in numerous cinematographic productions over the years, from the era of classics such as "Zazie dans le métro" and "Jour de fête" through to more recent films like "Taxi". ... Continue reading
Suzuki Catches A Wave With Our Newest World Champion
Suzuki Australia has joined forces with Andy Yates and added another world champion to its ambassadorial stable. ... Continue reading
Win A Ford In The Focus Ultimate Test Drive Experience
To celebrate the launch of the all-new Focus, Ford in conjunction with carsales.com.au, is giving 12 lucky Australians the opportunity to drive, film and compete to win a Focus in the Focus Ultimate Test Drive Experience. ... Continue reading
Holden Lifts The Lid On Workhorse Accessories
Holden is enhancing the form and function of its popular VE Series II Ute range with a new three-piece hard tonneau cover. ... Continue reading
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