GM to Add Third Shift, 750 Jobs at Flint Assembly
General Motors today announced plans to add a third shift at Flint Assembly, generating 750 jobs for the plant that makes the award-winning Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups. The shift is expected to start in the third quarter with employees starting to arrive at Flint Assembly in the second quarter ... Continue reading
China Tops In GM's 8.39 Million Vehicles Delivered Globally in 2010
Deliveries up 12.2 percent from 2009 China and the United States top 2 million sales each General Motors reported today that it delivered 8,389,769 vehicles globally in calendar year 2010, a 12.2 percent increase from 2009 deliveries of 7,477,178.(1) GM achieved double-digit increases in five of its top 10 markets, inc ... Continue reading
Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Acura today announced it will debut the newly refined 2012 TL at the Chicago Auto Show. The TL, which recently received the 2011 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Near Luxury Car, further enhances its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/ ... Continue reading
EPA, DOT and California Align Timeframe for Proposing Standards for Next Generation of Clean Cars
*CONTACTS:* Cathy Milbourn (EPA) Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 Enesta Jones (EPA) Jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 Karen Aldana (DOT) Karen.Aldana@dot.gov 202-366-9550 * * Stanley Young (CARB) syoung@arb.ca.gov 916-322-2990 916-956-9409 cell * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* January 24, 2011 ... Continue reading
Tate Holleran 4th, 5th in Florida Winter Tour Formula Kart main events
Tate Holleran 4th, 5th in Florida Winter Tour Formula Kart main events ORLANDO, Jan. 21, 2011: Tate Holleran of Denver, Colo., finished fourth and fifth in the Formula Vortex TaG Cadet main events of the Florida Winter Tour Formula Kart championship last weekend (Jan. 15-16) at the Orlando Kart Center. Holleran, a 10-y ... Continue reading
The Best Of Historic Motorsport At Race Retro 2011
Coventry, Jan. 22, 2011: Race Retro is once again bringing together the very best in historic motorsport, whether it's on two or four wheels, when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 25-27 February. As well as rare and legendary cars and bikes, Race Retro - with Peter James Insurance as associate sponsor - pl ... Continue reading
American Noyes Lands New Rride In Moto2 For 2011 season
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 22, 2011: The number of American riders competing full time in Grand Prix motorcycle racing in 2011 climbed to four as Kenny Noyes will stay in Moto2 with the BQR team. Noyes, from Borrego Springs, Calif., will return to the World Championship class for 600cc machines for the second consecutive seaso ... Continue reading
The 2011 Maxima lives up to its description as a sports sedan, and then some. SPORTS The 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine is what you'd expect from today's Nissans: strong, quiet, and reliable. Making your moves on either freeway or in town is just a toe tap away, and you accelerate smoothly with a well tuned autom ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Appoints Head Of Brand
Alfa Romeo UK has just appointed Damien Dally as Head of Brand for the marque, reporting directly to Fiat Group Automobiles UK managing director Andrew Humberstone. In this newly created position, Damien (36) will be responsible for all Alfa Romeo brand advertising and communication, product planning and economics. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence survey concerning gas prices, the current economic situation coupled with concern over the potential rise in gas prices has caused new car and used car shoppers to change their vehicle consideration criteria. Â Nearly three-quarters (70 percent) of car shoppers say that ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi I-Miev Proves Good Passenger Safety Through Adac Testing
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the high rating results from the ADAC ... Continue reading
MOT Tests For Historic Cars May Be Scrapped
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President. ... Continue reading
No Compromises From Infiniti's First Hybrid
Technical specifications and performance are confirmed today for Infiniti's first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family. ... Continue reading
Mazda To Lease Electric Vehicles In Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing examples to selected customers in Japan during Spring 2012. The new EV, based on the Demio subcompact (known as Mazda2 in many markets), is expected to have a driving range of 200 kilometres (125 miles) and wi ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus Features EcoMode to Help Drivers Perfect Eco-Driving Techniques
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 24, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 24, 2011 -- Ford EcoMode is a software application available on the new Ford Focus that rates driver behavior impacting fuel economy and then offers up simple hints on how to improve eco-driving skills through a fun scoring system EcoMode measures driver behavior for ... Continue reading
Michael Straughan To Succeed Doug Dickson As Board Member For Manufacturing
Bentley Motors today announced the appointment of Michael Straughan (49) as the new Board Member for Manufacturing. Michael will commence this role on 7 February 2011 and will succeed Doug Dickson, who will be taking responsibility for a number of strategic projects prior to his retirement from the business later in th ... Continue reading
The smallest member of the BMW X family, the X1, is the latest model to be enhanced with the addition of the popular M Sport specification. BMW's smallest Sports Activity Vehicle was an instant hit when it first went on sale in October 2009, going on to sell more than 6,300 units in 2010 ... Continue reading
Skoda Appoints Arnold Clark In Two Sites In Scotland
Skoda UK has appointed the Arnold Clark Group to two locations in Scotland, adding to the brand's strength north of the border. The Arnold Clark Edinburgh Skoda dealership is in a new facility on Seafield Road East that will commence trading on 21 January. In Inverness, Arnold Clark has recently acquired Delmore Cars, ... Continue reading
Fiat Marylebone Creates New Website
A new website, designed to make choosing, testing and ordering a new car easier and more enjoyable, has just been launched by Fiat's London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone. ... Continue reading
Four Super-Efficient Engines For New Kia Picanto
Kia customers will benefit from the next generation Picanto's greatly reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy when the company's latest A-segment hatchback goes on sale around the world later this year. ... Continue reading
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