Monday, May 24, 2010

Summer Is Almost Here and That Means It's Time For Road Trips

TIA OFFERS FIVE TIPS TO MAKE THE DRIVE SAFE & PLEASANT BOWIE, MD - May 24, 2010: The economy is rebounding, and summer is practically here. That means that more families will be taking a much-needed summer road trip. But, before heading out, it's important to ensure that the family vehicle's tires are in optimal workin ... Continue reading

First U.S.-China Summit on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Set for Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS--Executives from Energy Systems Network joined Governor Mitch Daniels and officials from the Consulate-General of the Peoples Republic of China (Chicago) to announce that Indianapolis will host the first U.S.-China Advanced Technology Vehicle Summit Thursday and Friday (May 27-28). "This is the largest del ... Continue reading

Seat Belt Signs, Fines and Enforcement Going Up

Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Starts Across State SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 24 As if saving lives weren't enough, there are even more reasons to make sure all drivers, passengers and children are buckled up every trip, day and night. First is the annual lead-into-summer Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement ... Continue reading

Bob Lutz to Join Transonic Combustion's Board of Directors - VIDEO ENHANCED

CAMARILLO, Calif. and BLOOMFIELD TWP., Mich., May 24 -- Transonic Combustion, Inc. announced today that automotive product development revolutionary Robert Lutz has joined the company's board of directors. Lutz brings to Transonic's leadership team a legendary career in the global automotive industry, including senior ... Continue reading

Susan E. Docherty Named GM Vice President, International Operations Sales, Marketing and Aftersales

DETROIT and SHANGHAI, May 24 -- General Motors today announced that Susan E. Docherty has been appointed GM vice president, International Operational Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, effective June 1. Docherty, 47, will report to Tim Lee, president, GM International Operations (GMIO). "Growth in China and other emergin ... Continue reading

Toyota to Reopen NUMMI Plant in Fremont: Religious Leaders & Workers Celebrate & Pray for More Jobs

FREMONT, Calif., May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, May 24, Bay Area religious, political and community leaders will join to celebrate Toyota's recent decision to partner with Tesla and reopen the NUMMI plant in Fremont - the last automobile production facility in California. At a time when our State is grapp ... Continue reading

Ford to Engineer, Assemble Hybrid Battery Packs and Transaxles In Michigan, Adding 220 New Jobs

YPSILANTI, Mich., May 24 -- -- Ford is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for its next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles that go into production in 2012 in North America -- Ford is adding green technology jobs in Michigan as the state becomes its center of excellence for vehicle ele ... Continue reading

Indianapolis 500 Bump Day Press Conference - Tony Kanaan - May 24, 2010

THE MODERATOR: Tony, I don't really know where to start with, you and your week or that last bit of qualifying. I've been around here a long time. I don't think I've ever seen anything unfold like that did. It's one of the most amazing things I've seen. But amazing. ... Continue reading

Fellows Takes Hometown World Challenge Win at Mosport; Heinricy Wins GTS, Stout Touring

Bowman, May 24, 2010: The ‘Mayor of Mosport’ ruled once again, as Ron Fellows, of Mississauga, Ontario, captured Sunday’s World Challenge GT race—the Victoria Day Speedfest Presented by Optima Batteries at Mosport International Raceway. John Heinricy, of Holly, Mich., and Robert Stout, of Brownsburg ... Continue reading

Pombo Captures First-Career MX-5 Cup Win At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

MONTEREY, May 24, 2010: Mat Pombo, of Atlanta, earned a well-fought, first-career win in Sunday’s SCCA Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup Round Three race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of the American Le Mans Series Monterey Weekend. Ara Malkhassian, of Houston, Texas, finished second. Pombo started from the pole in ... Continue reading

Weekly NHTSA Recalls - May 24, 2010

Sixth Straight Top-10 Earns Patrick Sheltra Points Lead At Toledo

TOLEDO, May 24, 2010: Patrick Sheltra was able to earn his sixth consecutive top-10 finish of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by RE/MAX and Menards season in Sunday’s Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo (Oh.) Speedway awarding the Indiantown, Florida native with the championship point ... Continue reading

Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Reach Second Round

TOPEKA, May 24, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team hoped to make another appearance in the semi-finals for the third consecutive race. Unfortunately, that goal was dashed in the second round. After several months of continuous improvement, the team was confident heading into this weekend even ... Continue reading

Wilden Sweeps Trans-Am Weekend at Mosport to Score Victory on Home Soil

BOWMANVILLE, May 23, 2010: One week ago, Kenny Wilden, of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, had no idea he’d be driving in the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series race that closed out the Victoria Day Speedfest at Mosport International Raceway this afternoon. However, he got a call from long-time friend and team owner Jim De ... Continue reading

A Fast Start for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating a successful start to 2010 by already winning three awards and increasing its market share by 2.4 per cent to 10.4 per cent to the end of April compared to the same period last year, with almost as many vans sold in March alone than the whole of the first quarter last year. ... Continue reading

Seat's Bank Holiday Bonanza for Used Car Buyers

This Bank Holiday weekend (29-31 May), SEAT is offering used car customers a suite of tempting deals on some of the Spanish brand's most desirable models. ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Transport All National Teams at 2010 FIFA World Cup

With just 20 days to go, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for the ground transportation of the world's biggest sporting event in South Africa, including the buses that will transport all 32 teams of the qualified nations. ... Continue reading

Mazda Strengthens Uk's Leading 'Franchise of Choice' Title

Mazda's reputation as the UK's leading franchise of choice among ambitious dealers has been further strengthened with the news that the company now has the strongest network coverage since Mazda came to the UK in 1969. ... Continue reading

Subaru Legacy is Officially Named Japan's Safest Car

The new Subaru Legacy has been officially named "Japan's safest car" after being awarded the "GRANDPRIX 09/10" in Japan's New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP). ... Continue reading

Land Rover Celebrates the Production of the 200,000th Freelander 2

Land Rover is today celebrating another milestone achievement - the 200,000th Freelander 2 has rolled off the line at its award-winning plant in Halewood, Liverpool, just three years after production began. ... Continue reading