Mitsubishi to Loan Two i-MiEVs to the State of California for Evaluation
SACRAMENTO, CA - May 25, 2010: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) announced it will loan two of its zero-emission, new-generation, i-MiEVs to the State of California for evaluation in their test fleet. The move comes as the Governor's office and the Department of General Services both expressed interest in t ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces 2010 Consumers' Top Rated® Vehicle Awards
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Ratedî vehicle awards for 2010. âAll year long consumers rate their vehicles using Edmunds.com's Consumer Ratings and Reviews toolâ ââ¬ÅAll ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--The automotive industry will reach a turning point during 2010, as it begins the gradual transition away from the internal combustion engine and towards electrification. According to a new report from Pike Research, this evolution will require the ongoing buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infra ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 25 -- The Electric Vehicles market is irrefutably changing the landscape of the automotive world and its related industries. To successfully grasp these changes as well as the manifold opportunities and implications they bring, it is critical to understand the new business models and infrastructure trends i ... Continue reading
SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As if Minnesota and Wisconsin needed another friendly rivalry, two fuel retailers on opposite sides of the St. Croix River are holding a rush-hour special on E85, the ethanol-based fuel that can be used in flex fuel vehicles. The Freedom Valu Center at 210 S. Second ... Continue reading
Mini Becomes Maxi - First Mini Countryman Drive and Review
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MELK, Austria. May 21. At the Wachauring, that serves as a driver safety center and racetrack for Austrian series, Mini organized the first meeting between the Countryman and the media. Although the Countryman was still a little bit âin disgu ... Continue reading
Tourists, Start Your Engines: The German Car Museums
Washington DC May 25, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that it's now possible to travel across Germany, the birthplace of the automobile, with nothing but cars on the brain and car museums and factory tours on the itinerary. Click here for a slideshow of must-see spots. According to the Wall Street Journal, the muse ... Continue reading
Industry Likes Long-Term MPG Plan - DUH! and Why Shouldn't They?
According to Automotive News, President Barack Obama won praise from the auto industry last week when he outlined plans to come up with fuel economy standards for 2017-25 model cars and light trucks plus 2014-18 model medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Automakers have pushed for a long-range program and said the p ... Continue reading
Volkswagen at the SMMT Test Day 2010:
While Volkswagen may be unable to match the intrigue surrounding former employee Wayne Bruces appearance at the SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on Thursday, it is pleased to be offering its own brand of excitement by showcasing the latest line-up of performance models. Thats cars rather than people. ... Continue reading
Coughlin Too Quick On Topeka Tree
TOPEKA, May 24, 2010: The difference between winning and losing in the cutthroat world of Pro Stock drag racing is measured in thousandths of a second. Sunday at Heartland Park Topeka, five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. was reminded of that fact when he eliminated himself in the opening round of competition on a ... Continue reading
Championship Leader Conor Daly Wins Round Three at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,
Monterey, May 24, 2010: Conor Daly drove his #22 Juncos Racing/INDECK/The College Network/Merchant Services Ltd./Tom Lange Co. car to a victorious win for the second time this season at this weekend's event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Though Andersen Racing's Tristan Vautier took the lead from Daly at the beginning o ... Continue reading
Indy Bump Day Driver Quotes - May 24, 2010
SEBASTIAN SAAVEDRA (No. 29 William Rast/Bryan Herta Autosport): âItâs been a crazy month for us. Non-stop. No sleep. Iâm just a bit disappointed with the outcome weâve had up until now. ... Continue reading
Indianapolis 500 Bump Day Press Conference - Paul Tracy - May 24, 2010
THE MODERATOR: Can you tell us how you feel? PAUL TRACY: Yeah, I mean, obviously I'm a little bit numb right now, disappointed. We were on track, and we were trying to do it. And it's harder to walk away, you know? The team did everything they could. I drove the wheels off it. And I don't know what to say. ... Continue reading
Indianapolis 500 Bump Day Press Conference - Herta/Newey - May 24, 2010
THE MODERATOR: I haven't seen anything like it. That was the most unusual set of circumstances. In fact, I was asked what do you think they went through? I think they probably thought they were out, now they're in. BRYAN HERTA: Three times. Three times we thought we were out when we crashed. ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosports Indy Qualifying Quotes - May 24, 2010
JOHN ANDRETTI, #43 TEAM WINDOW WORLD CAR * Will start the 2010 Indianapolis 500 in P28 after qualifying with a quickest lap speed of 224.518 mph "Fortunately, we were first out in qualifying today. After making some big changes yesterday, we are happy with the Window World Dallara's performance. We went back out to do ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Qualifies For First Indy 500
SPEEDWAY, May 24, 2010: It wasnât without the drama and tension that usually accompanies Pole and Bump Days at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing rookie driver Simona De Silvestro has solidified her starting spot for the 94th Annual Indianapolis 500 and joins an elite group ... Continue reading
This Week on Shunpiker's Journal
Lansing MI May 25, 2010; STEPHANIE BRINLEY TALKS ABOUT THE AUTO INDUSTRY, AUTOPACIFICâS NEW CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY, ELECTRIC CARS, GOVERNMENT POLICY ON THE CAR BUSINESS AND MUCH MORE. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet UK Pricing And Specification
Following the recent launch of its new GT models, Renault is now completing the New Mégane family by confirming UK pricing and specification for the Coupé-Cabriolet, the stylish finale to the range. ... Continue reading
New Vice President At Mazda Motor Europe
Mazda Motor Europe announced today that Martin Benders has been appointed Vice President for European Sales Operations. He will assume his new position effective today, and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Philip J. Waring. ... Continue reading
CODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Pending DOE Loan
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 25 -- CODA, a California-based electric car and battery company, announced today its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio. CODA is considering several sites within Ohio for the facility, which could employ more than 1,000 skilled manufact ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto, the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer, continued to register impressive growth in worldwide sales during April. ... Continue reading
Citroen Drives Exceptional Talent At the Bt Paralympic World Cup
Citroen is supporting the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup by providing a 16-strong fleet of vehicles -including the award-winning C3 Picasso, C-Crosser, Grand C4 Picasso and C5 - to help with athlete transportation during this week's event. ... Continue reading
Germany's Most Attractive Car: The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Around 100,000 readers of AUTO BILD magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Germany's most attractive car. The super-sports car received the most votes of any newly launched model. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Gears Up to Drive 2010 FIFA World Cup
With only 22 days to go until the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for ground transportation at the world's biggest sporting event in South Africa next month. ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Pricing for New Range-Topping Z4 sDrive35is
BMW Australia today announced pricing for its new high-performance Z4 Roadster, which has now joined the Australian model line-up. ... Continue reading
Starring Roles for Mercedes-Benz and Maybach in "Sex and the City 2"
The "Sex and the City" style icons Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are back. Beginning on 27 May 2010, the much-anticipated sequel "Sex and the City 2" hits cinemas. And without giving too much away, we can reveal that the four friends have stayed true to their exclusive lifestyle. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Australia Roadshow Moves into Queensland
Residents across Queensland, from as Cairns to Southport will get to experience more to life when the Volvo Car Australia Roadshow hits town from June through to August. ... Continue reading
Plant Transforms Itself in Preparation for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch
Group LLC's Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant (JNAP) celebrated the launch of production today of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis and ix35 Top AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Hyundai Motor Company's Genesis sedan and all-new ix35 have topped their respective categories in the U.S.'s 2010 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' World-Leading Crash-Test Laboratory Turns 10
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Volvo Cars' world-leading crash-test laboratory. In just one decade, nearly 3,000 full-scale crash tests have been carried out and the findings used to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident or being injured in a Volvo car by more than 50 percent. ... Continue reading
Mazda Revamps Scrum Wagon and Scrum Van Micro-Minis for Japan
Automatic transmission models offer improved fuel economy - HIROSHIMA - May 25, 2010: Mazda Motor Corporation has upgraded the Scrum Wagon passenger minivan and Scrum Van commercial micro-mini for the Japanese market. Product enhancements include improved fuel economy for versions with automatic transmissions. Both mod ... Continue reading
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