Natural Gas-Powered 2011 Honda Civic GX Remains Smart, Green Choice
Alternative-energy vehicle based on popular Civic TORRANCE, Calif. October 22, 2010 First introduced in 1998 and based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and produces inherently low emissions. Previously targeted primarily to government and fleet customers, individual retail ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches Digital Business Strategy with the Complete Redesign of VW.com
www.vw.com. Part of the brand's global Digital Business Strategy, the United States is the first market in which the enhanced site debuts. As Volkswagen responds to the increasingly important role that the online universe is playing in car purchasing decisions, the site includes resources around enhancing the user expe ... Continue reading
SAFE: New Truck Efficiency Rules Will Improve American Security
Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) today applauded the administration's release of proposed rules to put into place the first-ever fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. SAFE worked together with The Accord Group throughout the year to help create and support the Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency ... Continue reading
Ford to Invest Additional $850 Million in Michigan to Engineer, Build Fuel-Efficient New Vehicles
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 25 DETROIT, Oct. 25 -- Ford will invest an incremental $850 million in Michigan between 2011 and 2013 as part of its competitive plan to engineer and manufacture even more fuel-efficient vehicles and fuel-saving technologies in the state Among other projects, Ford will expand manufacturing cap ... Continue reading
Ford Makes Another Major Commitment to Michigan
Dingell, speaking at Van Dyke plant, says Automakerâs Announcement âproof positive that Michiganâs economy, driven by good-paying manufacturing jobs, will recover.â Washington, DC October 25, 2010; Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) made the following remarks today at the Ford Van Dyke Transmissio ... Continue reading
Dingell Challenges Hyundai CEO, South Korea to Level Autos Playing Field
Dearborn, MI October 25, 200; Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) sent the following letter to Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik about comments he made saying the South Korean-based automaker is more American than companies with headquarters in Southeast Michigan. Mr. John Krafcik President and CEO ... Continue reading
Navistar Issues Statement on Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Heavy Trucks
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--In response to the regulatory proposal to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses released today by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Navistar issued the following sta ... Continue reading
Frederick, MD - The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a national program on greenhouse gas emissions ... Continue reading
DOT, EPA Propose the Nationâs First Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses A win for the environment, economy and energy efficiency WASHINGTON October 25, 2010; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the first nation ... Continue reading
New 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Delivers New Levels of Performance
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Dodge's ultimate modern American muscle coupe, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, receives a big boost in horsepower and torque with the introduction of the legendary 392-cubic inch HEMI V8 powertrain for the street. And the product story goes beyond ... Continue reading
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a voluntary safety recall of 471,820 model year 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and model year 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder. Honda made this decision to prevent the unlikely failure of a seal in the brake master cylinder. ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI Performs Flawlessly in First-Ever Extended Drive on RenDiesel Synthetic Fuel
Audi A3 TDI show promise for a clean diesel energy futureâ The endurance drive, part of the ââ¬Ë2010 Green Car of the Year Tourââ¬â¢, started in Eureka, California on Monday, October 18 with the intent of demonstrating that todayââ¬â¢s diesel technology and advanced synthetic fuels ... Continue reading
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch ... Continue reading
Thunderhill Raceway Selected For Television Series
KYLE, October 24, 2010: Paul Hogan and Sarah Platt, Los Angeles-based producers, are planning to return to Kyle, Texas, and to Thunderhill Raceway at the beginning of next season to begin shooting their unscripted television series. âThe staff and drivers at Thunderhill have been so welcoming and friendly up to th ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP Petronas Race Final - Korea
Michael Schumacher came home in fourth place today at the end of a thrilling inaugural Korean Grand Prix in Yeongam. The dramatic race started under the safety car due to the wet conditions and was red-flagged for 50 minutes on lap three before restarting, again under the safety car, and finishing just on the two-hour ... Continue reading
ALEX TAGLIANI NOT HAPPY WITH INGALL ALTERCATION
Rock Racing driver Alex Tagliani was not pleased with V8 veteran Russell Ingall after the pair clashed in the final race of the Armor All Gold Coast 600 at the Surfers Paradise street circuit in Queensland today. The IndyCar Series pilot started from 22nd position in the #11 Rock Commodore he shared with Jason Bargwann ... Continue reading
All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named 'SUV of Texas' by Texas Auto Writers Association
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24 SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24 -- Industry's new benchmark, premium SUV also named "Full-size SUV of Texas" New Jeep® Grand Cherokee hits sweet spot of real-world capability and on-road refinement New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara named "Mid-size SUV of Texas" Iconic Wrangler formula improved for 2011 ... Continue reading
The Think City, the world's best selling electric car is the star attraction at the world's first dedicated Electric Mobility Concept Store in Zurich. The m-way store has been specially created and designed by Migros the Swiss retailing giant and THINK's distribution partner in Switzerland. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe And Trajet Suspension Dealer Inspection
Hyundai's quality control has revealed that first generation Santa Fe models produced between July 2000 - June 2003 and Trajets produced between January 2000 - May 2004, could have been affected by corrosion due to winter road salt conditions in the UK. ... Continue reading
The votes are in and Wales' top farmer has been named. Teisi Jenkins of Dyfed won TV channel S4C's 'Fferm Factor' reality show and along with it a brand new Isuzu Rodeo 2.5 Denver. ... Continue reading
Michelin Helps Motorists Cut Carbon Emissions
Michelin has helped nearly 5,000 motorists save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions this summer as part of its annual Fill Up With Air campaign. ... Continue reading
British women's surf champion and Swansea resident, Gwen Spurlock, 19, recently collected the keys to her brand new Skoda Roomster SE 1.2 TSI 85bhp, from Sinclair Skoda, Swansea. ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn Named "Truck of Texas"
Ram named top pickup in annual Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo Ram trucks also named Full-Size Truck of Texas, Heavy-Duty Truck of Texas and Luxury Truck of Texas All-New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee named SUV of Texas Jeep also wins Mid-Size SUV of Texas and Full-Size SUV of Texas SAN ANTONIO, TX - Octobe ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter Gets Olympic Champion On The Road To 2012
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supporting Bryony Shaw, the Team GB Olympic windsurfer, as she goes for gold at the 2012 Olympics in London. Bryony, who won a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics 2008, has been provided with a new Volkswagen Transporter Kombi to carry all her equipment as she competes at championship ... Continue reading
The Vauxhall Collective: Three Years On
For three successful years, the Vauxhall Collective, set up by Vauxhall Motors as part of its ongoing commitment to championing style and design in the UK, has offered a platform for the most promising creatives to develop their style and create unique projects across fine arts, theatre, photography, craft & design, fa ... Continue reading
Fiat Appoints New Fleet And Remarketing Director
Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Simon Wheeler to the role of fleet and remarketing director. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Fleet Offer Gains Blue Light Approval
Emergency services fleets, from law enforcement agencies to coastguards across the UK, could be running Audis, SEATs, Skodas and Volkswagen passenger car and commercial vehicles following the signing of a Group-wide four-year supply deal with a major government purchasing body. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Dealers Donate $60,000 To Blue September
For a second year Hyundai Motor Company Australia and the Hyundai dealer network have joined forces to support Blue September, a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative about men facing up to cancer. ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-9 Now More Fuel Efficient
The Mazda CX-9 has been the beneficiary of upgrades that not only make it more fuel efficient but also improve ride quality and make it even easier on the eye. The combined fuel economy figure for the Mazda CX-9 is now just 11.3 litres per 100km, an improvement of 0.9 litres per 100 km. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Three-Tonne Towing Range
It is a known fact that Australians love the outdoors, and whether it's for work or recreational activities, we'll take any opportunity to get outside and appreciate those wide open spaces. And that's where Mitsubishi's outstanding range of four-wheel drive vehicles excel, with exceptional off road ability, great occup ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia and the Western Australian Hyundai dealer network have joined forces with Women on Wheels to present a series of six seminars in the Perth region during November. The FREE workshops offer practical guidelines for motoring safety and vehicle maintenance. ... Continue reading
Narva Introduces A New Era In High Performance L.E.D Work Lamps
Narva has been at the forefront of automotive, transport, mining, contracting and agricultural lighting technology for more than twenty years and these latest developments in Work Lamps open up a whole new era. ... Continue reading
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