2012 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris Part One- Abarth to Fisker
2012 Paris Auto Show Report â Part One By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, September 24, 2012; Remember the 2012 Geneva Auto Show? We reported a waterfall of new cars presented in the Swiss city at Lac Leman. And that is only half a year ago. Now we are expecting again a slew of new ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CEATEC JAPAN 2012
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will take part in CEATEC JAPAN 2012 to introduce leading-edge technologies and products under the theme of "Mitsubishi Electric' harnessing a broad range of technologies to help enrich society." The show is from October 2--6 at the Makuhari Messe exhi ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire Unveils 2012 Fall Gauge Index Results
Americans will be logging plenty of miles this fall, but their eyes may not be focused on the road in front of them. Despite many recent PSA announcements and news articles on the dangers, drivers say texting is their number one distraction while on the road, according to the Hankook Tire 2012 Fall Gauge Index. Generat ... Continue reading
ARK Performance To Unveil Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition At 2012 SEMA Show
Hyundai is again teaming up with ARK Performance to create an ultra-high-performance track edition based on the Genesis Coupe R-Spec model. The ARK super-tuner track edition will debut with the Hyundai brand at the 2012 SEMA show. This special ARK model takes the new Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter, direct-injected engine to a ... Continue reading
$110,000 from GM Foundation to Support Kettering University Specialty Programs
Admiral" the robot rolled up to Kettering University President Robert McMahan with a special delivery -- a $110,000 check from the General Motors (GM) Foundation -- during the 13th Annual Kettering Kickoff FIRST Robotics competition on Saturday, Sept. 22. 'The ongoing commitment of the GM Foundation to Kettering Univ ... Continue reading
Admiral Reveals the Most Irritating Road Users
 Admiral has revealed Britain's most irritating road users in a new poll, and it's the older generation that winds up British motorists the most. The car insurance experts asked more than 3,000 people to tell them which road users they find most irritating as part of its annual Admiral Survey of Motorists with Yo ... Continue reading
"Automotive IT EXPO" Will Be Newly Launched in January 2013
Featuring the hot market expanding rapidly, a new exhibition "Automotive IT Expo" will be launched in January 2013 at Tokyo. It will join "AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2013", Asia's leading exhibition & conference for advanced automotive technologies such as automotive electronics, EV & HEV and automotive weight reduction. Along w ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes Announces New Capabilities for Five Key GEOVIA Mining Applications at MINExpo 2012
Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that recently acquired Gemcom Software, transitioning to being known by the brand name GEOVIA, has announced significant ... Continue reading
Television stars aren't the only people working with fashion designers to make a splash this fall. Progressive Insurance and Flo are teaming up with designer Candice Held to raise money for Dress for Success Worldwide. From Monday, September 24 at 12:00 p.m. EDT until Thursday, October 4, fashion fans can bid on a one- ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Three Innovations at MINExpo
Cummins Inc. today announced three innovations at MINExpo to deliver cleaner, powerful and reliable engines and related technology to mining customers. The first innovation is Cummins' plans to produce dual-fuel engines for mine-haul trucks. The Cummins Dual FuelTM engine technology substitutes natural gas for diesel f ... Continue reading
Speaker Line-up Set for SAE International Counterfeit Parts Avoidance Symposium
A comprehensive group of experts will highlight SAE International's "2012 Counterfeit Parts Avoidance Symposium," which will be held Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. The industry leaders will participate in a series of panel discussions and presentations that delve into such hot-topic issues as updates to SAE stand ... Continue reading
Harman Executive Outlines Road to Safer Apps in the Connected Car
People are addicted to their mobile phones and tablets. But what happens when they want to go truly mobile in an automobile? In this recent article in the tech news site GigaOM.com, Robert Acker, general manager of Aha by Harman, argues that the challenge is to deliver the mobile apps and services that consumers want i ... Continue reading
Remote diagnostics has been offered as a main feature of telematics solutions from the very beginning by OEMs such as GM, Volvo, and BMW. More recently, Ford has also added diagnostics as a feature on its hybrid phone-based SYNC system. ... Continue reading
Dana Introduces Advanced Drivetrain Solutions and Expanded Global Support Offerings at MINExpo 2012
At MINExpo 2012 today, Dana Holding Corporation announced the company's enhanced support for mining OEMs and increased production of drivetrain solutions, including new manufacturing capabilities in China. Located in booth 26193 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Dana unveiled plans to launch product ... Continue reading
Don't Let Your Car Fall by the Wayside
Sign up for Free Personalized Service Schedule from the Car Care Council Results of community car care events held throughout the country show that many consumers are neglecting their cars. The non-profit Car Care Council reminds car owners not to let their vehicles' service and repair needs fall by the wayside by sign ... Continue reading
Third Annual Commercial Vehicle Car, Cycle and Truck Show Set for September 28 and 29, 2012
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, is pleased to announce that it will host its 3rd Annual Car, Cycle and Truck Show to benefit The Buckeye Ranch. This year's event will take place over a two-day period and will consist of a ... Continue reading
Buick Achievers Awards 1,100 Scholarships Nationwide
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, today announced scholarships totaling approximately $4.2 million to 1,100 recipients during the NBC News Education Nation Summit in New York City. The students, who come from all 50 states, were honored for excelling in the classroom and ... Continue reading
Chrysler House Welcomes First Chrysler Group Employees into New Downtown Detroit Office
The employees of Chrysler Group LLC's Great Lakes Business Center are up and running in their new offices in the Chrysler House today. Signs have been installed on the building's exterior and the top two floors have been refurbished to accommodate the new tenants. "We are proud to contribute to the continuing transform ... Continue reading
Lexus Revs Up Start-Up Projects with Up to $100,000 in Funding
Sometimes, style and technology come together to create a product that is both beautiful and intelligent. Inspired by the all-new 2013 Lexus ES, which blends advanced technology and style, Lexus has curated eight start-up products that are currently seeking funding to move into production. Each product embodies the int ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Offers Complimentary Uconnect Access Trials
Six- to 12-month complimentary trials for registered customers WiFi on demand at daily, weekly and monthly rates Uconnect Access makes Chrysler Group first U.S. auto maker to introduce cloud-based, hands-free, voice-activated texting System debuts on 2013 Ram 1500 pickup, SRT Viper supercar Chrysler Group is offering c ... Continue reading
SCCA National Runoffs - Brakke Wins E Production Gold
ELKHART LAKE, Sep. 22, 2012: Gumout pole winner Jon Brakke, of Fargo, N.D., outlasted Greg Ira, of Plantation, Fla., to win his third-career E Production National Championship at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America. Kevin Leigh, of Harrisonburg, Va., finished third. Driving the No. 89 Margaret ... Continue reading
SCCA National Runoffs - Drago Holds Off Berry To Win Spec Miata
ELKHART LAKE, Sep. 22, 2012: Pole winner Jim Drago, of Memphis, Tenn., won the 2012 Spec Miata National Championship by holding off teammate Craig Berry, of Tyler Texas, from start to finish at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America. Andrew Charbonneau, of Delray Beach, Fla., finished third aft ... Continue reading
SCCA National Runoffs - Kautz Holds Off Cooper To Win Formula F Crown
ELKHART LAKE, Sep. 22, 2012: Tim Kautz, of Geneva, Ill., held off the defending National Champion Lewis Cooper, of Grosse Pointe, Mich., to earn his second-career Formula F crown at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. Russell Ruedisueli, of Rochester Hills, Mich., finished third. Kautz started ... Continue reading
SCCA National Runoffs - Forrer Survives Final Corner To Take Third Straight CSR Championship
Elkhart Lake, Sep. 22, 2012: Steve Forrer, of Milwaukee, Wis., survived a hairy last two corners to hold off Gumout Pole Sitter Jean-Luc Liverato, of Alpharetta, Ga., for the C Sports Racing crown at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs on Saturday. Jason Miller, of nearby Sheboygan Falls, Wis., finished third. ... Continue reading
SCCA National Runoffs - Lewis Earns GT-1 Hat Trick
ELKHART LAKE, Sep. 22, 2012: Starting from the Gumout Pole Position, Michael Lewis, of Poway, Calif., was under heavy pressure for all 13 laps of the GT-1 race at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America, but came away with his third consecutive win. Doug Peterson, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Cliff ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock - Coughlin Jr. Hoping For Consistent Win Lights At Texas
DALLASm Sep. 22, 2012: Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s qualifying days in the JEGS/Mopar Dodge Avenger at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals can be summed up with one word: Consistent. "We've been running right where we wound up qualifying," Coughlin said. "We were 11th the first session, moved up to 10th in the second, stayed there ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Edmonton Off 2013 Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep. 22, 2012: INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, announced today it will not return to Edmonton in 2013. "When we finalized our schedule for the upcoming 2013 season, it unfortunately did not include Edmonton," said Randy Bernard, CEO, INDYCAR. "We thank ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Dillion Wins At Sparta
SPARTA, Sep. 22, 2012: Austin Dillon became the first NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) driver to earn a single-season, two-race Kentucky Speedway 300-mile race sweep today by sailing his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing car beneath the checkered flag 1.059 seconds ahead of Sam Hornish Jr.âs No. 12 Penske Racing machin ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - 2013 Red Bull Indy Schedule Released
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep. 23, 2012: The Red Bull Indianapolis GP will be the 11th of 19 events in the 2013 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for Aug. 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The sixth MotoGP race at IMS will take place on the same weekend as 2012, according to a provisional schedule released Sept. 21 by D ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Partners with SiriusXM for Telematics Services
Sirius XM Radio and Nissan North America today announced that Nissan selected SiriusXM as the exclusive provider of a comprehensive suite of premium telematics services for Nissan branded vehicles. ... Continue reading
Matthew Bendall Promoted To Senior Press Officer
Matthew Bendall has been promoted to the position of Senior Press Officer in the Kia Press Office with effect from today. ... Continue reading
The Record Breaking Continues At The 2012 Goodwood Revival As Bonhams Breaks £13.6 Million Sales
An all-time high of 146,000 attendees at last weekend's Goodwood Revival was not the only record broken at the annual historic motor racing event, as Goodwood's long-time auction partner Bonhams achieved its best-ever Revival sale of collectors' motor cars and automobilia. ... Continue reading
Diverse Selection Captures International Bidders' Imagination At Barons
The diverse selection of classic cars and motorcycles at Barons' sale at Sandown Park on September 18th attracted buyers and bids from around the world. ... Continue reading
Fiat Professional Strikes Hot Currys Deal
Household appliance and home computer specialists Currys PC World has spiced up its service engineer van fleet with the delivery of 50 new Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi vehicles. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Wins What Car? Alternative-Fuel Award
The Chevrolet Volt has been acclaimed as winner of the 'Alternative-fuel category' in the prestigious What Car? Green Awards 2012. ... Continue reading
Seat Delivers Two All-Electric Cars To Madrid City Hall
Seat has delivered two all-electric vehicles to Madrid City Hall this week, bringing the company another step forward in its plan to add zero-emissions cars to its model range. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Style To Present The Looks For First 'Silver Arrows' Motor Yacht In Monaco
More than 125 years after Gottlieb Daimler built the first motorised boat and cruised up the River Neckar, Mercedes-Benz Style and Silver Arrows Marine are presenting designs for a luxury motor yacht against the backdrop of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. ... Continue reading
World Debut For The Seat Leon At The Paris Motor Show
The 2012 Mondial de lAutomobile will be a landmark show for Seat, as the company unveils the most important new model in its recent history the all-new Leon. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Efficient 1.0-litre Engine debuts in EcoSport
Ford Australia will enhance its EcoBoost engine family with the arrival of the newest and smallest-ever EcoBoost engine, which will be showcased in the all-new EcoSport at the Australian International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Showgoers at next month's Australian International Motor Show in Sydney will have the opportunity to check out Ford Performance Racing's EcoBoost "Car of the Future". ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
