BMW i3 Concept Coupe up for debut at the LA Auto Show
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor LOS ANGELES, November 27, 2012. During a pre show event in Hollywood, BMW unveiled the third model of the new i brand. It is the i3 Concept Coupe that will make its world debut tomorrow, when the LA International Auto Show opens its doors for the media. About the BMW i3, the elect ... Continue reading
GHSA Praises Federal Report Calling for Motorcycle Safety Changes
The following statement is attributable to Barbara Harsha, Executive Director of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its recent evaluation of federal and state efforts to address motorcycle safety. GHSA strongly supports the recommended changes, as the ... Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Wins 2012 Best in Biz Awards in HR & Customer Service
Safelite AutoGlass, the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, has earned two 2012 Best in Biz Awards: Gold in the HR Department of the Year category and Silver in the Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year category. More than 400 entries were received. Safelite's HR team receiv ... Continue reading
Faurecia showcases new innovation trends at the 2012 LA Auto Show
At the 2012 LA Auto Show, Faurecia reveals that cars and trucks soon will become an integral part of the consumer's persona, with a range of trendsetting opportunities for vehicle owners: Seat backs, cushions and headrests move with the driver as the body changes position and the vehicle climbs, descends, turns and acc ... Continue reading
TACH-TV Network Airs RV Cooking Show
RV travel and food enthusiasts rejoice! TACH-TV and RV Cooking Show have teamed up to air a full season of RV Cooking Show episodes on The Auto Channel's over-the-air and cable broadcast TV network, currently available in the South Florida market with plans to expand to the RV-friendly states of California, Pennsylvani ... Continue reading
SureSale Launches Mobile Certification and Online Marketing Platforms
SureSale -- the certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, today announced the launch of its new mobile and online platforms designed to increase dealer autonomy in the sourcing, certification, and marketing of certified vehicles. The technology platforms inc ... Continue reading
Less than a week remains until the December 3rd application deadline for the 2013 Clean Energy Challenge, the Midwest's premier event for the clean energy startup sector. Previous Challenge finalists have gone on to win the nation's most prestigious clean energy competitions, including Cleantech Open, Rice Business Pla ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment will show off two of their popular Justice League-inspired machines this week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. On display will be the Batman-inspired Optima, previously unveiled in October at the Time Warner Center in New York City, and the Aquaman-inspired Rio 5 ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.27.2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
1.1 Million Swap Foreign Driving Permits for UK Licences Since 1997
83,553 licences exchanged in 2011 alone, three times the 30,737 exchanged 15 years ago South African, Polish and Australian drivers account for highest number of licence exchanges since 1997 UK licence exchanging has almost doubled in past ten years - up 37,057 since 2001 Half (476,979) of swapped licences gained in ri ... Continue reading
vAuto Expands Brand, Launches Product Line To Serve More Dealers
vAuto announces a company branding initiative that includes the renaming of its existing used vehicle inventory management product suite and the launch of a new product line. 'Every dealer needs to buy cars from auction, and AuctionGenius helps dealers evaluate and purchase auction vehicles more efficiently and with le ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - NASCAR Takes Over Las Vegas During Champion's Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2012) â To the victor go the spoils. And this week in Las Vegas, weâve got two big winners. First, of course, is 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski. ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Nov. 26, 2012: Talladega Superspeedway is currently accepting applications for Fan Advisory Network (FAN) members, but time is running out. The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 3rd. Members will be asked to meet during each event weekend and participate in two teleconferences during the year. The ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - LeMay Extends Drive Down Hunger Initiative
TACOMA, Nov. 26, 2012: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) announced today it will not hit the brakes on its âDrive Down Hungerâ initiative this year. Instead, thanks to strong community participation and response, North Americaâs largest auto museum will continue to offer discounts to visitors ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - MARS Inc To Receive Marketing Award From NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Nov. 26, 2012: Mars, Incorporated will be honored with the 2012 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards held at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, November 29. Throughout its 23-year partnership, Mars has directly engaged race fans, customers and associates through ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Giebler Racing's Williams Takes 2nd In S5, Spaulding 3rd In TaG Senior
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 26, 2012: Carter Williams of Clovis, Calif., finished second in S5 shifter and Kiel Spaulding of Elk Grove, Calif., was third in TaG Senior to top the feature performances for Phil Giebler Racing in the prestigious 16th annual Superkarts! USA SuperNationals on Nov. 18 on a .85-mile temporary course at t ... Continue reading
Interlagos, Nov. 26, 2012: In one of the most dramatic rounds of the season the weather played a key role in creating a classic in which the world championship was finally decided in Sebastian Vettel and Red Bullâs favour by just three points over Fernando Alonso and Ferrari. Ultimately it was McLarenâs Jenso ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Great Clips To Join Hendrick Motorsports For 2013
CONCORD, Nov. 26, 2012: Great Clips Inc., the worldâs largest salon brand, has joined Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor of the teamâs No. 5 Chevrolets with driver Kasey Kahne for three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2013. Great Clips was Kahneâs co-primary sponsor in the Nov. 4 race at Texas M ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Tire Sponsors LA Auto Show For 7th Consecutive Year
FULLERTON, Nov. 26, 2012: For the seventh straight year, Yokohama Tire Corporation is a major sponsor of the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, November 30-December 9 at the LA Convention Center. Yokohama â the âOfficial Tire of the LA Auto Showâ â âwill have branding visibility during the two-wee ... Continue reading
WEX Releases Monthly Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI) Results
WEX Inc. , a leading international provider of physical, digital and virtual corporate card payment solutions, in collaboration with IHS , the leading global source of information and analytics, today released results of its WEX Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated an increase of 5.2% in October v ... Continue reading
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) 2012 fleet safety benchmark study revealed that the safest fleets have written policies restricting the use of mobile devices and check mobile phone records after all collisions, regardless of severity. Traffic crashes remain the number one cause of workplace death and ... Continue reading
2013 Ram 1500 Named 'Urban Truck of the Year' by Decisive Magazine
Decisive Magazine has named the new 2013 Ram 1500 "Urban Truck of the Year" in conjunction with its "2013 Urban Vehicles of the Year" list. We are extremely pleased that the automotive industry continues to recognize the efforts of Ram Truck brand, and honored to receive Decisive Magazine's 2013 Urban Truck of the Year ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), today announced preliminary findings from a major, national study of teen drivers (ages 16 to 18) and parents of teen drivers conducted jointly with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The Study shows a significant correlation between parent and tee ... Continue reading
UK Launch Confirmed For All-New Subaru Forester
Subaru UK has today announced that the all-new Subaru Forester will go on sale in the UK from summer 2013 with competitive pricing, and improved fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Sells Six Millionth Vehicle
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has sold its six millionth vehicle in the United States. The vehicle, a 2013 XV Crosstrek, was sold at Subaru of Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas. "Subaru has a rich heritage in the U.S. and we are excited to celebrate the six million vehicle milestone," said Thomas J. Dol ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Provides Market Outlook for First Quarter of Fiscal 2013
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. announced today its market outlook for its first quarter of fiscal 2013. During the first half of the quarter, both export and domestic sales prices for ferrous metals dropped approximately $50 per ton from August levels driven by significantly lower domestic utilization rates and the w ... Continue reading
Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker's fuel-saving RunWise technology. These vehicles are being used in municipalities across the country y ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-V Receive 'Best Resale Value' Honors from Kelley Blue Book
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. received six Best Resale Value Awards from trusted vehicle valuation source Kelley Blue Book. The all-new 2013 Honda Accord, the restyled 2013 Honda Civic and Civic Si, as well as the 2013 Honda Fit each earned awards in their respective segments for projected resale value after five year ... Continue reading
Carhartt and the Chrysler Brand Team Up to Launch 'Imported from Detroit' Work Wear
Two metro Detroit-based companies are joining forces to pay homage to the city they call home. Carhartt and the Chrysler brand have launched a new line of limited edition "Imported From Detroit" work wear. ... Continue reading
PureForge Adds Seasoned Entrepreneur Thomas M. Roskos, Jr., to Board of Directors
PureForge, an innovative brake solutions company, is pleased to announce Thomas M. Roskos, Jr., has joined its board of directors and audit and finance committee. Roskos brings more than 25 years of high-growth corporate leadership and significant high-technology experience building results-oriented management teams. ... Continue reading
Mobile Delivered Vehicle Recognition Training App Launching at IITSEC 2012
Summary Caspian Learning will be announcing the launch of their brand new, world first Vehicle Recognition Training app at this year's I/ITSEC conference in Orlando, Florida. The Caspian Vehicle Recognition Training App is a mobile-delivered vehicle identification training program that has been specifically designed to ... Continue reading
INRIX Appoints Former Microsoft CFO John Connors to Board of Directors
INRIX, Inc., a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, announced that John Connors, a partner at Ignition Partners and former chief financial officer of Microsoft Corporation, was elected to the INRIX board of directors as a new, independent board member. "John's experience in corpora ... Continue reading
Innovative Driver Assist Technology on Sale Now
To highlight the growing popularity of a new class of auto technologies called "Driver Assists," automakers today launched a new YouTube channel in conjunction with the Los Angeles Auto Show, which opens on Nov. 30. The YouTube channel is the first part of a consumer campaign to highlight the benefits of Driver Assist ... Continue reading
The Ministry of the People's Power for Industry of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Renault Venezuela have signed a letter of intention for the installation of a vehicle assembly plant. This signature will enable a feasibility study for local production of vehicles. ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive Expands Asian Distribution With Appointment Of First Indonesian Retailer
McLaren Automotive continues to expand its retail network with the announcement that PT Mega Performa Indonesia has been selected to represent the brand across Indonesia, operating as McLaren Jakarta ... Continue reading
High Performance Kia pro_cee';d GT Set For 2013 Launch
The first glimpse of the Kia pro_cee'd GT reveals a hot hatch perfectly aligned with Kia's sportiness and 'fun to drive' positioning. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Polo and Touareg win again at Australia's Best Car Awards
Volkswagen has received two industry accolades at this year's Australia's Best Car Awards event earlier today. ... Continue reading
Trio of Accolades for Hyundai at Australia's Best Cars
Australia's seven State and Territory based motoring clubs have recognised three Hyundai models as class-winners in the Australia's Best Cars national awards for 2012. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
