Chevrolet Malibu on Quest for Reduced Vibration and Noise +VIDEO
All-New Ecotec 2.5L engine, revised architecture and new features contribute to greater refinement and less noise MILFORD, MI â September 26, 2011: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibuâs new 2.5L engine with direct injection is expected to be one of the quietest and most refined in the segment. It will be available in t ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels - 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review +VIDEO
TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE Youâll have to wait until spring 2012, because just 160 lithium-ion battery powered Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids, or a PHV, are currently being driven in select cities test the significant âgreenâ enhancements Toyota has made on the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. And as ... Continue reading
Porsche Love, WRX Smiles, MainStreet Doubts In This Month's Letter From Europe
By It is always nice to arrive at San Francisco Airport especially if you had the good sense to travel with hand luggage. A quick stroll, hello Park and Fly and where is my Subaru which old friends Page One have promised?! Shock horror, there was no Subaru in sight. I did, however see from the corner of my eye a bright ... Continue reading
TheAutoChannel.com is THE Online Guide for First-Time Car Buyers
AUTO CENTRAL - TheAutoChannel.com, the Internet's most complete and comprehensive automotive information resource is a free online guide for first-time new car buyers. The first-time new-car buyer guide aggregates stories from TACH's distinguished staff of consumer advice writers and editors. The content is organized i ... Continue reading
Levant Power Develops Green Shock Absorber With Autodesk Simulation Software
Levant Power, an innovative developer of energy-harvesting technology, is using simulation software from Autodesk, Inc. , to design and develop its regenerative adaptive suspension technology. "By utilizing the suite of Autodesk simulation and visualization tools, Levant Power is making rapid progress developing and co ... Continue reading
Chevron Gives Wheatstone Project Green Light
Chevron Corporation today announced that its Australian subsidiary will proceed with the construction of its Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. "This project, along with Gorgon LNG, is well-positioned to provide a large, secure energy supply to meet growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region, and to place Chevron ... Continue reading
Destination Marketing is Named Agency of Record for Car Toys
Destination Marketing has been awarded the Car Toys advertising account, it was announced today by agency president Dan Voetmann. The agency will be involved in all aspects of marketing for Car Toys, including advertising creative, media planning/buying, promotions, online, website, public relations and community relat ... Continue reading
Force Protection Receives $16.9 Million Award for Fuel Tank Protection Kits
Force Protection Industries, Inc., a Force Protection, Inc. group company, today announced that it has received a firm fixed price modification to existing contract M67854-07-C-5031 from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command with a total value of approximately $16.9 million. The award is for 961 fuel tank protection modern ... Continue reading
Plymouth Rock Assurance Helping NJ Drivers Get Home Safe
In 2009, Plymouth Rock unveiled a unique program with an innovative safety benefit for customers called Get Home Safe. The benefit reimburses New Jersey auto insurance customers up to $50 in cab fare once per year per policy if they call for a safe ride home rather than risk driving home under unsafe circumstances. Two ... Continue reading
Ride-On, a Revolutionary ATV/UTV Tire Sealant, Rides Positive Word-of-Mouth to Top of Industry
The days of getting a flat tire and waiting for a tow truck or getting stranded are officially behind you. Shake the Magic 8 Ball to find out what your future holds, and you'll get a one-word answer: Ride-On. The cutting-edge scientists at Inovex Industries, Inc. have forever changed the landscape of the motorcycle, au ... Continue reading
NRG Energy, Inc. is partnering with the University of Delaware to take electric vehicles (EVs) to the next level with eV2gsm, a company commercializing new technology that will enable EV owners to sell electric storage services from the batteries of parked EVs to help stabilize the electricity grid. Pioneered by UD pro ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer Now 100 Percent Reinvented in LEGO Bricks Debuts at Chicago Assembly Plant
Full-size LEGOLAND Florida Explorer created from more than 380,000 LEGOs makes its debut at Chicago Assembly Plant; model took more than 2,500 hours to create New LEGOLAND Florida theme park is the second in the U.S. and the fifth and largest LEGOLAND park in the world; it's comprised of more than 50 million LEGO brick ... Continue reading
TMD Friction Acquired by Tokyo Based Nisshinbo Holdings
Combined business will become the world's largest automotive brake friction manufacturer - TMD Friction Group SA ("TMD" or the "Company"), the world's leading manufacturer of friction materials for automotive and industrial applications, today announces its shareholders have reached agreement with Nisshinbo Holdings In ... Continue reading
WHAT: Press event, demonstration and discussion on the state of electric vehicles and clean transportation in Massachusetts In July 2011, the Patrick-Murray administration demonstrated its commitment to clean energy by announcing the installation of 94 electric vehicle charging stations in 25 cities and towns across th ... Continue reading
Nissan Teams Up With Levi Leipheimer's King Ridge GranFondo Event
As part of the Innovation for Endurance program, Nissan is proud to return for the second year as the official automotive sponsor of Levi Leipheimer's King Ridge GranFondo, a long distance, charity cycling event. The zero-emission Nissan LEAF will be at the Nissan Innovation for Endurance footprint Finley Center during ... Continue reading
Timken and United Steelworkers of America Local 1123 Begin Early Contract Discussions
The Timken Company and United Steelworkers of America Local 1123 have agreed to enter early discussions about the current labor agreement. The contract, which expires in September 2013, covers employees represented by the U.S.W. in Canton, Ohio. The company recently announced it is considering an investment of $225 mil ... Continue reading
The staff at Anderson-Weber Toyota will be hosting a celebratory event at its dealership on Wednesday, September 28 , when Hills & Dales Child Development Center receives a new Toyota Sienna courtesy of Toyota's "100 Cars For Good" national program. Jim Colon, Vice President of Product Communications at Toyota Motor Sa ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Constructs New World-Class Brake Friction Manufacturing Plant in India
Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced the development of a new brake friction manufacturing facility in Chennai, India. The company, through one of its Indian subsidiaries, broke ground earlier this year on a 10-acre site for construction of the new 38,000-square-meter facility to manufacture the company's broad po ... Continue reading
New England Cab Company Shrinks Global Footprint by Adding 35 CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis
Metro Taxi of West Haven, Conn. adds 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis to its cab fleet West Haven joins growing list of cities to offer CNG-powered Transit Connect Taxis that also includes Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis and Las Vegas CNG burns cleaner than gasoline and can result in 3 ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas Race Report
Nico Rosberg finished the Singapore Grand Prix in seventh place this evening whilst team-mate Michael Schumacher retired from the race following a collision. Nico ran a three-stop option/option/option/prime strategy stopping on laps 9, 22 and 29 After starting on options, Michael stopped on laps 10 and 24, both times f ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Crafton Race Report
LOUDON, September 25, 2011: Matt Crafton earned a top-10 finish for the third week in a row in a wreck-free race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. After running in the top five for most of the event, strategy in the final pit stop of the day resulted in a sixth-place finish for the No. 88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors ... Continue reading
POWRi - Loyet Wins Fourth Midget Feature Of 2011
MACON, Sept. 25, 2011: Brad Loyet drove to his fourth feature victory of the season and increased his lead in the championship Saturday in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Macon Speedway. Loyet has a 70-point advantage over Nick Knepper, who finished sixth at Macon, going into the season finale next Saturd ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Sauter Race Report
Loudon, September 25, 2011: Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Safe Auto/Curb Records/Carrier Chevrolet Silverado, started the F.W. Webb 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 14th position after a self-professed "head-scratching" set of practice sessions. The short track wheelman once again showed his stripes at the ... Continue reading
POWRi - Patton Wins Third Feature Of Season, Beckinger Clinches Championship
MACON, Sept. 25, 2011: Jacob Patton won his third feature of the season and Trent Beckinger clinched the championship Saturday in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series at Macon Speedway. Beckinger started on pole and Patton was on the outside of the front row. Patton took the lead on the opening lap on th ... Continue reading
AAA Tips...How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Vehicle
AAA warns car buyers that flood-damaged vehicles can be shipped anywhere in the United States for resale -- Many Americans have been devastated by flooding in the past few weeks and months. In those regions, private vehicle owners, auto dealers and car auction managers face the dilemma of salvaging or restoring flood-d ... Continue reading
The staff at Performance Toyota of Lincoln will be hosting a celebratory event at its dealership on Wednesday, September 28 , when three local, non-profit organizations receive free vehicles courtesy of Toyota's "100 Cars For Good" national program. The winning organizations include Lincoln-based Foodbank of Lincoln an ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Priced Under $14,000
Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new and completely redesigned 2012 Rio 5-door subcompact hatchback beginning at an impressive $13,600(3) MSRP, while the Rio 5-door A/T starts at $14,700(4) both lower than the previous generation. The top-of-the-line, sporty SX trim starts under $18,00 ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Brings Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles to Oklahoma State University
The Hertz Corporation announced today the expansion of its Hertz On Demand University program to Oklahoma State University with the introduction of an all-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet. Initially, Hertz On Demand will offer students, faculty, staff and the neighboring community access to two Honda Civic GX sedans, ... Continue reading
How Scion iQ Was Developed Featured in Latest Automotive Design & Production
Scion iQ chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima describes the design approach of the just-launched city car as "On-the-Edge Value." After all, they're hoping to appeal to hip urbanites with a wholly new product that was designed and engineered from scratch--there is no previous model in the Scion/Toyota/Lexus lineup for what N ... Continue reading
Caterham Cars Launches New Technology Business
In the first announcement since its takeover last April, Caterham Cars, makers of the legendary Seven, has released details of a standalone engineering business, Caterham Technology and Innovation Limited (CTI). ... Continue reading
New Managing Director For Peugeot UK
Born in Reading and raised in North Devon, Zimmerman, 47, is currently General Manager of Peugeot's operations in China and returns to the UK after fourteen years away. ... Continue reading
First 2012 Camaro ZL1 Offered for Sale Goes for $250,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 25, 2011 -- The first 2012 Camaro ZL1 offered to the public sold for $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas on Saturday evening. The car was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas, with 100 percent of the auction proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada. Rick Hendrick ... Continue reading
Projecta Introduces the Perfect 'No Fuss' Voltage Sensitive Relays
The perfect 'no fuss' Voltage Sensitive Relays suitable for a wide variety of 12V DC applications have been released by Projecta. ... Continue reading
The All-New Ford Ranger +VIDEO
The all-new global Ford Ranger comes to market in Australia next month, combining the toughness and capability of a pickup truck with smart technology, outstanding safety, excellent fuel economy and high standards of quality and comfort. ... Continue reading
General Motors Global Manufacturing Heads Visit Vauxhall Plants
At a visit to Vauxhall's plants in Bedfordshire and Cheshire, GM Global Manufacturing heads looked, listened and learned about state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing in the UK. ... Continue reading
Gordon Murray Design And Toray Announce Electric Sportscar
Today Gordon Murray Design Limited and Toray Industries Inc announce a prototype electric sports car named TEEWAVE AR.1. ... Continue reading
Trading Places For Ford With B&Q
Ford is taking its commercial vehicles directly to small business customers. The initiative involves a cross-section of Ford's award-winning commercial range being displayed at B&Q TradePoint sites across the UK. ... Continue reading
Kia To Introduce Third Shift At Zilina Factory
Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and recruit 1,000 new employees to keep up with rising demand. Recruitment will be completed by December to allow three-shift operations at Zilina in the first quarter of 2012. ... Continue reading
Seat Reveals Our Must-Have Digital Tunes
Dynamic Spanish car maker Seat is lifting the lid on the 'must-have' tunes of today's MP3 generation with a list of digital music fans' 50 favourite songs. ... Continue reading
VACC Supports Consumer Affairs Victoria Action Against Unlicensed Motor Car Traders
"The net is closing in on unlicensed motor car traders. Anyone who suspects someone is operating as an unlicensed motor car trader is encouraged to dob them in by calling Consumer Affairs Victoria's free hotline on 1800 351 591," The Honourable Michael O'Brien, MP, Minister for Consumers Affairs, said. ... Continue reading
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