2011 Ford Fiesta earns Top Safety Pick award
The Ford Fiesta sedan/hatchback is the first minicar to earn the Top Safety Pick award since the Institute added a roof strength requirement for rollover protection. The Fiesta is recognized as a Top Safety Pick after earning good ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, and for having electronic s ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Lexus GS series marks its tenth anniversary in 2003. Not only has it been a successful line for Lexus, the GS's influence can be seen and felt in some of its competitors as well. When the GS 300 debuted for the 1993 model year, it put Lexus into the mid-luxury sedan segment in ... Continue reading
Special Oil Pump Helps 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel
Variable Displacement Pump Delivers Precise Amount of Oil in all Driving Conditions PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. That requires the engine to work less v ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 -- Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced a partnership between San Francisco and Toyota to pilot the company's state-of-the-art Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles. The plug-in hybrids, coming to market in 2012, will operate as part of the city fleet in order to demonstrate the viabi ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit Arrives on the Scene
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 24 -- America's high-performance police vehicle -- the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit -- has arrived, providing law-enforcement the best combination of tactical technology, safety, power, efficiency and an iconic design that makes any suspect stop in a panic. The all-new Dodge Charger Purs ... Continue reading
DynoValve Makes Global Debut at Concours d'Elegance
SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 25 -- SaviCorp (SVMI) debuted the emissions reduction, gas saving product DynoValve to a worldwide audience at the 60th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance August 12th-15th which is often said to be the world's premier celebration of the automobile. DynoValve was unveiled to an i ... Continue reading
New Holland Zero Emission Tractor of the Future Makes North American Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
NEW HOLLAND, PA - August 25, 2010: An increasing demand for reduced emissions and energy independence has fueled the need for new technology and the use of alternative fuels on the farm. One of the most promising developments, the New Holland NH2⢠hydrogen-powered tractor, will make its North American debut on Aug ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces Concept RB at 2010 Moscow International Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Moscow, Aug. 25, 2010 - Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented. With elegant lines that resemble a calligrapherâs âorchid stro ... Continue reading
Jeep® Rocks the Way on a Road to Bellevue
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- -- On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the entire Jeep brand vehicle lineup The Jeep® brand is bringing the "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour," an on ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Grand Opening
Partnership Helps Visitor Education Center Achieve Gold LEED Certification YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo., Aug. 25 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and the Yellowstone Park Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center (OFVEC) today at Yellowstone National Park ... Continue reading
Unique Ford Transit Connect Turns Heads at Dream Cruise, Helps Local Business Generate Sales
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25 -- -- A unique-looking Ford Transit Connect drew a lot of attention on the street at last weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise -- Custom-designed by Marygrove Awnings, the Transit Connect serves as a mobile showroom for the company - complete with colorful, striped roof-mounted functioning manual an ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches 'Innovation for All' Brand Campaign to Build on U.S. Market Growth
- New campaign to feature full line of Nissan vehicles, innovations that drive them - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 25 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced a significant new marketing initiative to showcase the strength of Nissan's innovative product portfolio and build on 10 straight months of sales growth for ... Continue reading
GM Announces Partnership with Bright Automotive for Commercial Electric Vehicles
<b>GM has partnered with Bright Automotive in order to offer an electric commercial fleet vehicle. Gary Lang Auto Group is proud to be the only full-line GM dealership in the North Chicagoland area and looks forward to being able to offer this vehicle.</b> McHenry, August 25, 2010: General Motors has announced a new ag ... Continue reading
General Motors Suddenly Remembers that Ethanol is Good
AUTO CENTRAL - August 24, 2010: Just when it was looking like GM was turning its back on ethanol (after the years it spent promoting flex-fuel vehicles - not to mention a fortune of money), the automaker's top alt-fuel executive made some rather remarkable statements in support of ethanol during a recent interview with ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Unveils 2011 Winnebago Vista
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading U.S. motor home manufacturer, continues to lead the way in innovation by unveiling the new Winnebago Vista for 2011. âWhen you add the new 35F and 36D to the rest of the lineup, the Vista has a floorplan for everyoneâ ââ¬ÅFor 2011, our Class ... Continue reading
SCCA Seeks Nominations For Hall Of Fame Class And Committees
TOPEKA, Aug. 24, 2010: Sports Car Club of America is currently seeking nominations for the SCCA Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Up to five nominees will be selected for induction into the Hall of Fame on February 12, 2011, at the SCCA National Convention Presented by Gumout. The SCCA National Hall of Fame was created in 20 ... Continue reading
Yamaha Bringing MotoGP Rider Fan Session To Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2010: Yamaha is bringing three exciting, fan-focused events to Indianapolis during Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend, including a rider chat with Yamaha MotoGP superstars, and two concerts featuring Yamaha WSBK star and classically trained pianist James Toseland, accompanied by his pop-rock band C ... Continue reading
JEGS Team Looks For Milestone Win In Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Aug 25, 2010: Any time a member of the JEGS Mail Order team wins a race in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, it is cause for celebration but the next win will be extra special as it will mark the 50th divisional win for the JEGS team that includes family patriarch Jeg Coughlin Sr., his sons, John, T ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals - Indianapolis
Delaware, August 25, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals on a high note after winning the Pro Stock title at the most recent NHRA national event, the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minn. Jeg defeated Shane Gray in the final to win his fourth title of the season. He has been to the final ro ... Continue reading
Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts Of America Partners With Dover International Speedway
<b>Scouts can earn the chance to meet Jeff Gordon</b> DOVER, August 25, 2010: The Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America has partnered with Dover International Speedway to raise funds for the Delmarva Councilâs new 85-acre scouting camp, to be located in Dover. New and existing scouts are eligible to participate ... Continue reading
Dunn Says Coughlin The Best Driver In Drag Racing
DELAWARE, August 24, 2010: ESPN2 color analyst Mike Dunn says five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. is the best active driver in drag racing. Dunn revealed his list on a recent broadcast and explained why he choose Coughlin ahead of Tony Schumacher, John Force, Tony Pedregon, and Larry Dixon, the other drivers he r ... Continue reading
Only Two Weeks Left To Vote Online For Ford's NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Design Contest
DEARBORN, Mich., August 24, 2010 â For the last 60 days, JDRF children have entered their own designs in a unique race â a race to be featured on the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Charlotte this October. All of these children with Type 1 diabetes submitted their des ... Continue reading
Vendor Marketplace returning to Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 27-29
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2010: Motorcycle enthusiasts can see and buy gear from top motorcycle equipment and accessory companies at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP Vendor Marketplace, as the popular display area for aftermarket products returns. The Vendor Marketplace will be open in the Gasoline Alley garages during the en ... Continue reading
A Single Voice For The Performance Karting Industry
<b>Performance Karting Is Only Industry Trade Association Launches an Extreme Makeover</b> Las Vegas, August 24, 2010: With more than 37 years of history behind it, the Kart Industry Council is launching an extreme makeover to revitalize and refocus the association into becoming the single voice for the entire performa ... Continue reading
Simona De Silvestro Displays Real Racing Grit At Sonoma
SONOMA, August 23, 2010: Making her debut at the Infineon Raceway, Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racingâs Simona De Silvestro was hoping to have an incident free race. After advancing into the 2nd round of qualifying for the fourth time in her career and qualifying 11th yesterday, Simona planned to build on the momentu ... Continue reading
eco:Drive A Winner Again In Top Technological Awards
Fiat has had its green credentials boosted once again following the announcement of another top industry accolade for its eco:Drive fuel-saving technology. ... Continue reading
New Suzuki Swift TV Advert Recreated Live At Westfield Shopping Centre
In a UK media first, Suzuki GB will be recreating the new Swift TV Advert live at Westfield Shopping Centre on 31 August 2010 ... Continue reading
Next Generation Bentley Continental GT to be Unveiled September - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES - August 25, 2010: At the beginning of the 21st century, the motoring world was united in its praise following the launch of a supercar that redefined the GT category. With a combination of supercar performance, classic British design and everyday usability, the Continental GT was not simply revolutionary, ... Continue reading
Renault Unveils Latitude In Moscow And Announces Local Production Of Three Models
Renault is one of the key players in the Russian automobile industry. Since 2005, in partnership with the Government of Moscow (Avtoframos), it has successfully developed its production facilities in the country and in 2008, Renault became the strategic partner of AvtoVAZ. The alliance between Renault-Nissan and AvtoVA ... Continue reading
MP4-12C Embarks on Tour of New Mclaren Automotive Retailers In North America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Following the successful North American debut of the McLaren MP4-12C at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, McLaren Automotive will begin a launch tour of the selected North America dealership locations. Prospective customers will have the opportunity to see the 12C in the metal and speak to the team responsible for grou ... Continue reading
A hybrid version of Honda's much-loved Jazz will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, bringing lower emissions and improved fuel economy to the practical supermini. ... Continue reading
High Five: New Citroen C4 Receives 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Citroen's new C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent assessors Euro NCAP, including a score of 97% in the 'Safety assist' category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type. Euro NCAP's findings confirm that the new Citroen C4 will meet the needs of the most safety-conscious drivers w ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's New Orlando Family MPV Set to Star in Paris
Chevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Commits Support to Red Cross and Red Crescent Global Initiative
Land Rover and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a new global initiative, under the theme 'Reaching Vulnerable People Around the World'. Over the next three years, Land Rover has committed to help national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies implement or step up priori ... Continue reading
Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable Visits Jaguar Land Rover
The UK Business Secretary Dr. Vince Cable today visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters to experience first hand a selection of the latest Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and hear about the company's plans for environmental innovation. ... Continue reading
Rendez-Vous With The All-New Ford Focus In Paris
The new Ford Focus will take centre stage at the Paris show ahead of its arrival in the UK next year. ... Continue reading
Coming Soon From Jeep: New Version of the Iconic Wrangler
Chrysler Group LLC recently released images of the new 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining its legendary, benchmark capability with an all-new interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and ... Continue reading
Hyundai: i10, i20 And i30 Make It A Hat Trick
Hyundai Motor Company has been a leading performer at the 2010 What Car? Magazine awards, with all three i-badged cars taking top three spots in the Supermini and Small Family car segments. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Offers Lowest CO2 Levels
In a bold move Peugeot has taken the initiative when it comes to reducing emissions. ... Continue reading
MOSCOW - August 25, 2010: Hyundai unveiled the sixth-generation Sonata at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show. Sonata has been the perennial best-seller in Korea since the first generation model was launched in 1985. The sixth-generation Sonata will continue this successful tradition with impeccable quality seen t ... Continue reading
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