New Ford Fusion brings out the stock car in NASCAR The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford Fusion was developed to bring brand identity back to the sport, and the result is undeniable: The Sprint Cup Fusion mirrors the recently unveiled, much-lauded production car. With a sleek new silhouette, the 2013 Fusion racer is designed ... Continue reading
WHAT: The G2, a new plug-in electric hybrid automobile designed by Rockville, Md.-based Genovation Cars Inc., will be tested at the University of Maryland's Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. Designed to be one of the most aerodynamic cars on the market, the G2 will be tested under varying wind and weight conditions to simul ... Continue reading
In preparation for its fifth year as an advertiser during the Super Bowl, Bridgestone Americas has expanded its online content, including a "teaser" of two new Super Bowl advertisements, as well as bonus digital offerings from well-known athletes and celebrities who bring to life the brand's new "Time to Perform" ad ca ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire Announces Safety Recall Campaign
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., has announced a safety recall campaign on a limited number of Toyo® brand tires. The company has determined that select Toyo® Extensa® A/S tires distributed to retailers within the United States may have been produced with a kink at the bead area of the tires. Under certain circumstances, the ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Debuts at the St. Louis Auto Show
Jan. 25 On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep brand vehicles Consumers can experience first-hand the attributes of the entire Jeep vehicle lineup without leaving the show floor Auburn Hills, Mich., 01.25.2012 The Jeep brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique, interactive, off-road e ... Continue reading
2012 Buick Regal GS Review By Larry Nutson
2012 Buick Regal GS A Surprising Sports Sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2923) Just about one year ago, I drove the 2011 Buick Regal in the CXL trim and powered by the 182HP 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder. I liked that car a lot with much of my liking coming from its Opel designed Germa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Celebrate at Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant
What: Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will join other federal, state and local officials, UAW representatives and company employees to celebrate recent announcements at the Belvidere Assembly Plant and dedicate the new body shop. Where: Belvidere Assembly Plant3000 ... Continue reading
Global Automakers President and CEO Michael J. Stanton today said that automakers were doing their part to meet the new fuel economy/greenhouse gas (GHG) standards program being developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the California Air Resource Board (CARB). Driv ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Evoque In Compact Luxury SUV Tests
SEE ALSO: BMW Buyers Guide SEE ALSO: Land Rover Buyers Guide Also Tested - New 2013 Toyota Prius v hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility YONKERS, NY January 25, 2012; The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a ... Continue reading
HARMAN ranks as top Tier 1 supplier of auto navigation systems among the ten best factory installed systems *HARMAN delivers proof of its global presence and excellence HARMAN OEM systems achieve best ratings in the annual J.D. Power study of in-car navigation systems * *Karlsbad, Germany* In a recent J.D. Power ... Continue reading
Overall Satisfaction with Automotive Websites Declines Significantly, as Sites Adapt to Accommodate Both Tablet and Desktop Computer Users WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 25 January 2012 â Many of the most useful automotive websites share a common threadâthey consistently integrate access to social media platforms ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Book on Automobile Body Structure Design
There is a competitive need to bring fresh cars to market quickly. The body--including design, validation, and tooling--is on the critical path in product development. It is therefore imperative to have a body design staff that can make very quick, often intuitive decisions. ... Continue reading
Aegis Group plc ("Aegis"), the world's leading, focused media and digital communications group, today announces that Carat has been appointed by General Motors Co. ("GM") as its global media partner, following a full agency review undertaken during the fourth quarter of 2011. The appointment carries an anticipated annu ... Continue reading
Ryder Launches 'RydeSmart' 3.0 Next-Generation Onboard Telematics System
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has launched RydeSmart 3.0," the next generation of its innovative onboard telematics system RydeSmart , which has been enhanced to provide greater usability and vehicle intelligence to fleet management end users ... Continue reading
New-vehicle retail sales performance in January is abating fears of any reversal from the strong close to 2011, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales January new-vehicle retail sales are projected to ... Continue reading
Steel Market Development Institute Addresses Vital Role of Steel in Future Automotive Applications
As automakers work to satisfy new fuel economy requirements, it is clear that mass reduction will continue to be an important factor. As mass reduction occurs and demands for safety, performance and emissions reduction increase, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) stresses the vital role that new grades of st ... Continue reading
EV Connect Expands Electric Vehicle Charging in Santa Monica
In its effort to help municipalities get EV ready, EV Connect, a leading provider of electric vehicle infrastructure solutions, announced it has expanded modern electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in Santa Monica, California with its installation of new, publicly-accessible EV charging stations at seven sites and ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers a Ride on the Boardwalk at Philadelphia Auto Show
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced the Toyota/MONOPOLY Hybrid Ride Experience, a unique ride and drive event taking place at the Philadelphia Auto Show from Jan. 28 to Feb. 5, 2012. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America to Host "Lamborghini Day" at The Excel Institute on Jan. 25
Automobili Lamborghini America today announced that it will host "Lamborghini Day" at The Excel Institute on Jan. 25th to give automotive students hands-on training about the super-car line of vehicles. The Italian manufacturer of hi-end luxury sports cars Automobili Lamborghini SpA, based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, is p ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas today reported record sales of 1,561,230 in 2011 calendar year for Nissan and Infiniti brand vehicles throughout the region encompassing North, Central and South America -- a record year in both market share and volume for Japan's second largest manufacturer. The Nissan brand alone gained 0.6 points of ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Reveals Ultimate Hot Seat For 2012
Sit tight! Vauxhall's most powerful Astra VXR ever will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show with front seats that are substantially lighter thanks to cutting-edge technology, have a lower seating position and enhanced side support to cater for increased cornering loads. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Premieres Super Bowl Ad Across National CineMedia (NCM)'s Movie Theater Network
In a Super Bowl advertising first, Kia Motors America's (KMA) complete Drive the Dream" ad will premiere on Feb. 2 on more than 18,000 movie screens nationwide in National CineMedia's FirstLook pre-show program before airing in the game. "Super Bowl spots are the blockbusters of the advertising world, so the big scre ... Continue reading
AAA Warns Vehicle Spare Tires May Soon be a Thing of the Past
AAA prepares drivers for what to do when new vehicles don't include a spare tire. Buying a car can be a stressful experience. One thing buyers could depend upon was that the new vehicle they were about to purchase included a spare tire. ... Continue reading
Jeep Introduces New Production-Intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show
New production-intent vehicle boasts stunning exterior with distinct, aggressive flair Jeep connects with consumers to name model via online Jeep "Name My Ride" contest Vehicle also on display at Washington (D.C.) Auto Show tomorrow Jeep Grand Cherokee sales reach 127,744 units in the U.S. in 2011, up 51 percent vs. 20 ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to invest up to $2.0 billion USD for an all-new manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to support the company's Americas growth strategy. The facility, which will complement Nissan's two existing Mexican factories, is scheduled to begin operations in late 2013. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Brings Test Drives and More to the 2012 Houston Auto Show
Chrysler Group is bringing "The Chrysler Drive" experience to the 2012 Houston Auto Show. Show attendees will have a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest models from the Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands. Inside, auto show attendees can check out the latest products offered by the Dodge and F ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - NSCS JGR Media Tour Notes & Quotes -- Hamlin, Busch, Logano
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How different will your team look this year? "I think our team is going to look totally different even though there's just a few changes here and there. It's going to be a total different race team I feel like. I've got two different people speaking in my ear an ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium Award Winners Announced
London, Jan. 24, 2012: Arnaud Martin, Ben Bowlby and Flybrid Systems were the recipients of the Race Engine Designer, the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist and the Most Innovative New Motorsport Product of the Year awards respectively, in a night of celebration during the RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium. Arnaud Mar ... Continue reading
Contential Tire Challenge - Starworks Daytona Preview
THE PLOT: Starworks Motorsport will take the shackles off their herd of Mustangs at Daytona this weekend. The Fort Lauderdale-based team will have four Venezuelan-backed Ford Mustangs in the stable. With support from Duncan Batteries and RS21 footwear, the team is hoping for a debut to remember when the action gets goi ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - SHR Press Conference
âFrom Columbus, Indiana, the three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, entering his 14th year on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot / Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala, Tony Stewart. âFrom South Bend, Indiana, a winner of 15 races and 4 ... Continue reading
Over 100,000 British buyers have already taken Note of Nissan's UK-built supermini-MPV. To ensure its continuing popularity with buyers it's receiving further upgrades for 2012. ... Continue reading
Audi Picks Up A Pair Of Businesscar Awards
The Audi A3 and R8 have demonstrated the appeal of the brand with four rings across the spectrum of fleet drivers by topping their individual categories at the annual BusinessCar Awards. ... Continue reading
Honda Hybrid Sales Hit 800,000
Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Honda was the first manufacturer in the world to launch a hybrid model and the Insight delivered 83 miles per gallon giving it the highest fuel economy among all petrol powered vehicles at the time. ... Continue reading
Nissan Helps RCS Printers Turn Over A New Leaf
A Nottinghamshire based printer is using the 100% electric Nissan LEAF as an integral part of its corporate commitment to reduce energy use and its overall carbon footprint. ... Continue reading
Prindiville Design Relaunches In Style
London-based bespoke coachbuilder, Prindiville, has relaunched in flamboyant style with a range of stylish visual tuning packages and performance enhancements for three of today's most iconic cars â the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque. ... Continue reading
A Potent Presence - Opening Of Bentley Lyon
Bentley today announced the opening of its 33rd showroom in Europe and the third dealership in France, reflecting the growing strength of the high luxury automotive marque. ... Continue reading
More Rolls-Royce Ghost Clients Turn To Bespoke Personalisation
More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation. ... Continue reading
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