IndyCar - HVM Iowa Driver Notes And Quotes
Simona de Silvestro suffered a concussion during last Saturday's qualifying session at The Milwaukee Mile. On Wednesday of this week, she met with the medical staff and was cleared to race in this weekend's Iowa Corn Indy 250. "This season has been a challenge, but I'm not giving up. Milwaukee was a tough weekend, but ... Continue reading
Dealer Group Disagrees With Proposed Gasoline Standards In 2025
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) took issue with a letter sent to the White House yesterday by a group of former Republican public officials, including four former EPA administrators. In the letter, the group urged President Obama to set aggressive fuel economy and emission standards for model years 2 ... Continue reading
Barack Obama... Putz of the Day for June 23, 2011
The Prez tries a an OTO solution to a long term problem By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Faced with failure in everything he's done, and with an economy that will not get better until there's a reason for it to improve (in fact I wrote an editorial on that exact point - CLICK HERE to ... Continue reading
O.J. Simpson Admits Killing Nicole... Will CNN Give Him a TV Show?
This editorial opinion has absolutely nothing to do with automobiles, except in a peripheral manner. But it has everything to do with the insanity of life that we face every day, so Iâm taking the liberty of speaking out on the subject. By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL A report b ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Review and Road Test
2011 KIA SPORTAGE The New Darling Among Compact SUVs By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The opportunity to drive competing or same-segment vehicles in back-to-back drive evaluations is near-ideal. I drove Kiaâs two SUV models, the Sportage and the Sorento, one week apart from each other ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Review and Road Test
This is a review of the 2011 Kia Sportage compact SUV by senior editor Larry Nutson. Compare all SUV's and See Specs on all suv's. ... Continue reading
As A Matter Of Business, Is The EV Value Prop Viable, Or Nothing More Than A Nextgen Unicorn?
<b>By Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Wednesday the 22nd of June 2011 was a bad day for the green car business. That morning, Norwegian-owned Think Global AS, executed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding after first surrending its corporate assets to a court-assigned trustee in Oslo, who was subsequently ... Continue reading
Chrysler Has Changes in Its Powertrain Group
In connection with Paolo Ferrero's new assignment as Head of Fiat Powertrain Brazil, Chrysler Group today announced the following leadership appointments to the Chrysler Group Management Team. The appointments are effective July 1, 2011. ... Continue reading
GMC Ranks Among Industry's Top 10 Brands in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
GMC scored within the top 10 industry brands in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study(SM), ranking 10th overall. GMC moved up 15 rank positions compared to last year's results. GMC attributes its performance to quality improvements across the portfolio and strong performance by Sierra in the full-size pickup segmen ... Continue reading
June 23, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 23, 2011 -- After an improvement in the quality of newly launched models every year from 2007 to 2010, the initial quality of 2011 new model launches has declined considerably, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released toda ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Puts Cadillac In the Top Ten
The Cadillac brand is now ranked among the top 10 in the industry for initial quality (ranking 9th overall), with the Escalade topping the large premium crossover/SUV segment, according to the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM). SRX crossover. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's commitment to quality is recognized where it matters most in the opinion of customers. Five Chevrolet vehicles ranked in the top three in their respective segments in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM). ... Continue reading
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Challenger Win Awards From J.D. Power and Associates
2011 Chrysler Town & Country ranks highest in initial quality for minivan segment 2011 Dodge Challenger earns top spot in mid-size sporty car segment Five Chrysler Group vehicles rank third or better in their segments for initial quality The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2011 Dodge Challenger ranked highest in t ... Continue reading
Research and Markets Highlights Powertrain
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Powertrain - New Technologies & Strategies" report to their offering. This report comprehensively explores the emerging powertrain technology from the conventional, and changes in gasoline and diesel engines, to the new technologies of hybrids, EVs and fuel cells. ... Continue reading
Landmark Rooftop Solar Project Hopes to Create Thousands of Jobs in 28 States
NEW YORK--Rooftop solar generation takes a giant leap forward as a consortium of leading companies - Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Prologis and NRG Energy - announce an offer of a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office to help finance the largest distributed rooftop solar gene ... Continue reading
Trade-In Protection Program (TIP) Gives Consumers Confidence In Their Auto Purchases
In response to the demands of consumers and automobile dealers to protect future Trade-In Values, FFDS & TCM announce the Trade-in Protection Program. TIP was designed to minimize or eliminate future negative equity of vehicles (upside-down customers) and create all new levels of customer loyalty. TIP combines the rete ... Continue reading
Saab Travels Uncovers The Best Small Towns In The USA
Saab announced today its participation in Rand McNally/USA Today's "Best of the Road" rally across the U.S.Five two-person teams are off in a mix of Saab automobiles, spending the next three weeks experiencing the best small towns in the United States. ... Continue reading
Governor Tom Corbett announced today that state economic development efforts will enable Affinia Group Inc., a global automotive replacement parts company, to locate a new East Coast distribution center in northeastern Pennsylvania. ... Continue reading
Charge Your Car While Enjoying Whiskey Cake Restaurant's Fare
Since opening in late 2010, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar has electrified customers and critics by serving innovative, regional food and drinks made with fresh, cleanly produced ingredients. Now, it's applying that service mantra to fuel its customers' clean transportation. On Wednesday, Whiskey Cake became the first full ... Continue reading
INVISTA--Auto Industry Airbag Provider--Plans Nylon Yarn Manufacturing Network
To help meet continued demand driven by growth of the global airbag market, INVISTA, one of the airbag industry's leading suppliers, has developed plans to invest in multiple projects within the next five to seven years across its global industrial nylon yarn manufacturing network. ... Continue reading
Fuel Efficient Lincoln to Show Off at Dwell on Design, The West Coast's Largest Annual Design Event
Lincoln technology will be on display this weekend at Dwell on Design, the West Coast's largest annual design event, and the brand will offer test drives of the hot-selling Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan at Green Cars/By Design at the L.A. Convention Center Show floor will feature MKZ Hybrid and MKX premium midsize crossover ... Continue reading
Find Where You Are Going And Have Fun with Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM with Built-in WiFi
Whether on the road for business or pleasure this summer, travelers seeking the most current local information can rely on the first Magellan RoadMate GPS with WiFi, the new Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM GPS navigation device. The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM, available now, is a full-featured GPS navigator with a large 5" ... Continue reading
70 Years of Jeep Week At The Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Free admission, an enthusiast program and a specially-themed Cruise Night are among the highlights of 70 Years of Jeep Week at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, sponsored by Dana Holding Corporation , July 12 - 17, 2011. ... Continue reading
Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Gives Best Supplier Award to BorgWarner
BorgWarner Morse TEC's Ningbo, China, facility received a Best Supplier Award from Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain for excellence in quality, delivery and communication. Out of 66 suppliers, BorgWarner was one of two to receive the award during Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain's annual powertrain supplier conference. ... Continue reading
The National Association of Dealer Counsel Gets New First Vice President
HOUSTON--Lawrence A. Young, a partner with Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (HWA), was elected recently as first vice president of The National Association of Dealer Counsel (The NADC). Young, a member of The NADC since its inception in 2004 and a frequent speaker at legal and professional events, is serving a two-year t ... Continue reading
Ryder System, Inc. announced delivery of five natural gas-fueled delivery vehicles to Dean Foods, Ryder's first customer for natural gas commercial vehicles made available through Ryder's agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) in Southern California. The $38.7 million effort is part of a join ... Continue reading
Ford's June 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call July 1
Ford Motor Company will release its June 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Friday, July 1, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ken Czubay, ... Continue reading
FIAT Chooses 72andSunny As Manager of Its Websites
The FIAT Brand North America announced today that it has named 72andSunny as their lead digital agency of record. The agency will develop and manage the FIAT brand's website (www.fiatusa.com) and will be responsible for the brand's digital marketing efforts. 72andSunny will work in conjunction with a digital agency, re ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Clean Diesel SUV Will Travel From Alaska to Argentina in a Very Fast Two Weeks
Renowned adventurer and off-road driver Rainer Zietlow and his team today announced they will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the legendary Pan-American Highway with the ultimate endurance challenge. They will embark on a fast, two-week drive from Argentina to Alaska on the longest road in the world, covering 14 co ... Continue reading
Exciting New Developments in Automotive Electronic Systems
The automotive software market is set to achieve a value of $9.8 billion by 2017, according to a new report on companiesandmarkets.com. Growth will come from increased demand for new vehicles, and new government backed vehicle safety initiatives and the technological advancements associated with the integration of elec ... Continue reading
Driving Without A Driver: Volkswagen Presents Temporary Auto Pilot
At the final presentation of the EU research project HAVEit (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport), Prof. Dr. Jurgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Research, has presented the "Temporary Auto Pilot" by Volkswagen: Monitored by the driver, the car can drive semi-automatically up to a speed o ... Continue reading
Nissan To Set New Speed Record At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Nissan has set its sights on claiming two records at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 1-3 July - and it will be the LEAF and Juke that set them, rather than the flagship GT-R. ... Continue reading
Gramd Am Prototype - Gurney And Fogarty Look Forward To First Road America Run
ELKHART LAKE, June 22, 2011: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, are more than ready to score the teamâs first victory of the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season in the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevrolet Riley in Saturdayâs inaugural Daytona Prototype race on t ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Edwards, Logano, Stewart And Vickers Appear In A&E's The Glades
Los Angeles, June 22, 2011: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart and Brian Vickers will pull double-duty of sorts, playing themselves in Sunday nightâs episode of the popular A&E drama The Glades. Road-course action from Infineon Raceway kicks off a full day of NASCAR-centered t ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Feature - Stewart Takes Joe Gibbs Racing Down New Road With 2001 Victory
<i>In honor of Interstate Batteriesâ and Joe Gibbs Racingâs 20th anniversary together in NASCAR, a series of press releases highlighting 20 big moments will be distributed throughout 2011. This is the seventh of the 20 releases.</i> By the 2001 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) had built ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Giebler wins TaG Senior in SKUSA ProKart Challenge South
San Diego, June 22, 2011: Phil Giebler won the TaG Senior main event Saturday (June 18) in the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge South on a .9-mile temporary course on San Diegoâs Qualcomm Stadium parking lot. Giebler, of Huntington Beach, Calif., started fourth, passed three karts on the second lap to take the le ... Continue reading
NHRA - Troy Coughlin And Son Looking For Double Win In Home State Of Ohio
NORWALK, June 22, 2011: This weekend's NHRA drag race in northeast Ohio will be a special one for JEGS.com drivers Troy Coughlin, his son Troy Jr., and daughters Meghan and Paige. That's because the site of the race is just 80 miles from JEGS headquarters in Delaware, Ohio, the Coughlin's longtime hometown. "Norwalk is ... Continue reading
Aston Martin And Colette Collaborate On Bespoke Cygnet City Car
Aston Martin has joined forces with Parisian fashion authority colette to produce the strictly limited edition 'Cygnet & colette' luxury city car. ... Continue reading
Home Of Vauxhall's Vivaro Welcomes New Griffin
As Vauxhall's celebrated Luton van plant goes from strength to strength a bold new Griffin reaffirms its supremacy over Luton's manufacturing operation. The new Griffin is now sitting prominently on the building reminding visitors of Vauxhall's presence and long-standing heritage in Luton. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS5 Unveils Its Secrets On Facebook
Fans of Citroen's distinctively-styled DS line will be able to pose questions to the senior design team behind the beautifully-crafted flagship car of the range - DS5 - in a unique, live video web-chat on social networking site, Facebook. ... Continue reading
Radio DJ Scott Mills Tunes In To Seat
'Drive time' now means something different for national radio celebrity Scott Mills as he's recently taken delivery of a super-sporty new SEAT Leon Cupra R. ... Continue reading
ADAC - Aston Martin V12 Zagato Ready For Ultimate Nurburgring Test
This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all - the annual ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June where a brace of new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos will compete. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 25/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Honda Announces New Global CO2 Reduction Targets
Honda Motor Co. has set new global CO2 emission reduction targets on all products, to 30 percent by the end of 2020 (compared to year 2000 levels). ... Continue reading
Proton Persona Delivers Affordable Quality
Proton Cars Australia have welcomed the finding from the 2010-2011 NRMA vehicle running costs survey with the popular Persona taking the crown as Australia's least expensive small car to operate. ... Continue reading
Renault Megane R.S. 250 Puts Bathurst Hopefuls Through Their Paces In TV Revolution
Renault Australia today announced that the award-winning Megane R.S. 250 will play a starring role in the revolutionary motorsport television series: 'The Shannons Supercar Showdown'. ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan Rogue SV FWD Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After the great SUV boom of the 1990s went bust came the Age of Crossovers, "crossover" here meaning built like a car but taller, with styling more like an SUV. Well, originally⦠because as time progresses and crossovers proliferate, they're looking less and less like SUV-wann ... Continue reading
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