ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Begins Work
Jim Matthews of Corning and Jim Pauley of Schneider Electric Lead Panel as Co-chairs On June 20-21, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) gathered in Detroit to lay the groundwork for a strategic roadmap that will define the standards and conformance programs needed t ... Continue reading
GEICO Urges Drivers to Celebrate Independence Day Safely
The Fourth of July is a fun-filled day spent out in the sun and into the night enjoying barbeque, fireworks, and other special traditions. It is the time of year where across America, friends and families celebrates the country's Independence Day. During such holidays, GEICO reminds drivers to be extra cautious as road ... Continue reading
Amazon.com Is Now Selling Universal Lubricants Recycled ECO Ultra Motor Oil
Universal Lubricants today launched a campaign to bring its high performance, recycled ECO ULTRA motor oil to drivers across the country by retailing the product on online shopping hub, Amazon.com. Produced domestically at the company's state-of-the-art re-refinery, ECO ULTRA is an American Petroleum Institute (API) ce ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee: The Buzz is Back - VIDEO ENHANCED
PR Newswire DETROIT, June 27, 2011 DETROIT, June 27, 2011 -- Two previous Transformers films helped make Camaro America's best-selling sports car for 2010 and 2011 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro Coupe allows fans around the world to get behind the wheel of Bumblebee The Chevrolet Camaro returns as the Autobot ... Continue reading
Securing Cargo and Good Will, Cequent Consumer Products Named as 2011 Top Workplace
TriMas Corporation -- a diversified manufacturer of engineered and applied products -- announced today that one of its subsidiaries, Cequent Consumer Products, was named one of the best places to work in Cleveland by the P l a i n D e a l er, Ohio's largest newspaper. Cequent Consumer Products is the leading designer, ... Continue reading
Microcars Are Ready to Storm Europe
Small Car, Big Ambitions: Over 60 Base Models Set for Launch in the Next Three Years in the European Microcars Market 7 out of Top 10 Vehicle Manufacturers to Develop on Strong Revenue Potential of Microcars The microcars segment is poised to become one of the largest revenue generators for over 30 market participants, ... Continue reading
MWW Automotive Expands Production Capacity
MWW Automotive Group , a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, announced today that it has begun the process of expanding its production and assembly facility in Baroda, to further increase its production capacity. Based on the rapidly increasin ... Continue reading
The College for Creative Studies Gets $2,5 Million for the GM Foundation
The General Motors Foundation today announced a $2.5-million donation to the College for Creative Studies (CCS), strengthening a longstanding commitment to the world's leading educator of automotive designers. CCS, a world-class school for art and design education located in the heart of the city, is an economic engine ... Continue reading
2011 CEO of the Year Goes To Alan Mulally of Ford
Ford CEO Alan Mulally has been named "2011 Chief Executive of the Year," an honor bestowed upon an outstanding corporate leader, nominated and selected by a group of his or her peers. "The success he showed in the face of incredible difficulty was just extraordinary," said James Turley, chairman and CEO, Ernst & Young ... Continue reading
Schneider Celebrates the Over Three Million Truck Drivers on Our Roads
Whether racking up safe miles on the open road or on the racetrack, this summer Schneider National provides access to both paths with the launch of its Do You Have the Drive? online sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner will score tickets to Talladega Superspeedway for an adrenaline-filled weekend October 22-24, 2011. "W ... Continue reading
Now TomTom Has The Latest Traffic News on its App for the iPhone
TomTom today announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.8, now includes TomTom HD Traffic compatibility. TomTom HD Traffic enables drivers to get to their destination faster and is the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date traffic solution available. ... Continue reading
New European Regulation that Requires Daytime Running Lights Could Be Expensive for Drivers
According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, UK aftermarket lighting specialist Astra Automotive suggests that as the European Commission has recently mandated the use of daytime running lights for newly-registered vehicles, European motorists could get stung if their LED (light emitting diode) lights fail, ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Dixon Third, Franchitti Fifth at Iowa
NEWTON, June 27, 2011: Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) drivers Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti came home with third and fifth respectively at Iowa Speedway in the Iowa Corn Indy 250 Saturday night in Round 9 of the IZOD IndyCar Series. Dixon started the race in 23rd and wasted little time moving through the field, g ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed an electrical brushless diesel fuel pump for on- and off-highway engines with significantly improved durability to help keep heavy-duty vehicles working longer. The technology suits 12V and 24V applications and is available for diesel engines typically used in the medium- and hea ... Continue reading
Progressive Lets Better Drivers Pay Less
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Produces Solid Effort At Sonoma
SONOMA, June 27, 2011: In only his fifth career Sprint Cup start on a road course, Regan Smith hustled his way to a 16th-place finish in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. It was not only Smith's best-ever road-race finish, but it was also a career-best road-race result for the Denver, Colo.-based Furni ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Ryan Newman Race Report
Sonoma, June 27, 2011: Anytime the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to either Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., or Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International â the two road course events on the 36-race schedule â there are usually a few drivers who leave angry and a few racecars that are battered and beaten. Ryan Newm ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Tony Stewart Race Report
Sonoma, June 27, 2011: Tony Stewart rallied from his 20th-place starting spot to take the lead on lap 72 of Sundayâs 110-lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) was yet again demonstrating h ... Continue reading
Contential Tire Series - Engine Trouble Spoils Gleason Brothers Run
ELKHART LAKE, June 27, 2011: After winning the Street Turner class at the last Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge event earlier this month at Watkins Glen, N.Y., the Gleason brothers had high hopes for Friday nightâs two-hour-and-30-minute race at Road America. Unfortunately engine problems knocked the ... Continue reading
VRA Sprint Car - Niemela Experience Wins Heat, P6 In The Main At All Coast Construction Challenge
Ventura, June 26, 2011: The Markus Niemela Experience posted another solid performance at the big money All Coast Construction Challenge at Ventura Raceway last night. The talented young Finn, drove his signature electric blue #69 Steve Watt Enterprises/Maxwell Industries 360, to post his first pro sprint heat win of t ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Race Report
Valencia, June 26, 2011: Drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished in seventh and 17th positions today at the European Grand Prix. Nico achieved the current potential of the car while Michael's race was spoiled by a collision on lap 15. <p> Nico ran a three-stop strategy of used option/new option/used option ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Daly Star Of The Show In Valencia
Noblesville, June 26, 2011: MAZDASPEED driver Conor Daly, second-generation formula car racer, put in the drive of the race to move from his 12th starting position to finish in 7th place at the checkered flag. It was how he got there however, that was impressive. On a circuit where it is notoriously difficult to pass, ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Valencia Post-Race Podium Drivers Conference
Q: Sebastian, another win. You described it on the team radio as better than anything you could imagine. Why do you rate this win so highly? Sebastian Vettel: Yeah, I mean maybe from the outside I don't know how much there was happening in the Grand Prix. But maybe from the outside. At least for myself it looked like a ... Continue reading
Cayman Interseries - Sandridge's Sunday Sweep Closes Out Action At Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, June 26, 2011: A Sunday sweep of both races by Mark Sandridge â including a second-consecutive enduro race win with teammate Joe Varde â closed out the final day of Cayman Interseries action at this weekendâs SVRA Mid-Ohio Vintage Grand Prix. Sandridge also won his third straight pole earlier ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Handling Problems Force Krohn Out at Iowa
NEWTON, June 26, 2011: Handling problems forced Anders Krohn to complete only 50 laps of the 115-lap Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race Saturday at Iowa Speedway, The Houston-based driver ended up 11th in Belardi Auto Racingâs Liberty Engineering Racing Special No. 9.  The car is sponsored by Liberty ... Continue reading
Continential Tire Series - Kinetic Motorsports And KIA Celebrate Second Season Victory
June 26, 2011 â ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSINâ¦Nic Jönsson and Michael Galati once again took their #10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup to the top of the podium at Road America, a result that was completely unexpected for the team. Galati qualified an impressive third on Friday and the team realized what they lacke ... Continue reading
Saab Trying to Stay Alive with Upfront Payments on New Orders
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands - June 27, 2011: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swedish Automobile, formerly Spyker Cars N.V.) announces that a Chinese company placed an order to purchase 582 Saab vehicles with a total value of EUR 13 million from Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) and the full pre-payment is expected to be rece ... Continue reading
Jaguar Reaffirms Commitment To Team Sky Pro-Cycling
Jaguar has reaffirmed its commitment to Team Sky by extending its partnership for the 2011 season. ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Spyder Takes Two For Elton John Aids Foundation
The Audi R8 Spyder proved such an enticement to bidders last night at the White Tie & Tiara auction in aid of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) that Audi UK submitted a second car to go under the hammer, helping to contribute £620,000 to the charitable organisation. ... Continue reading
Maserati Welcomes Its Lady Clients To The Glamorous Ladies' Day At Salon Privé
For the fourth year running, Maserati GB exhibited its range at Salon Privé, presenting this year the latest addition to the brand: the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. ... Continue reading
Celebrating The Past, Present And Future: Jaguar Takes Lead At Goodwood
The 50th anniversary of the launch of the E-type is set to be celebrated in style with cars from the past present and a little way into the future as Jaguar is honoured as featured marque at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
New Managing Director For Nissan Motor GB.
Nissan has announced that Jim Wright has been appointed as Managing Director, Nissan Motor GB Ltd. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Appoints New VP For Europe And Middle East Regions
Infiniti has announced that Bernard Loire, will be appointed as Vice President, Infiniti Europe and Middle East, based in Rolle, Switzerland from August 1, 2011. Currently Vice President Sales Operations, Nissan Europe, Bernard replaces Jim Wright who is appointed Managing Director, Nissan Motor GB Ltd., and will repor ... Continue reading
Barina Spark Tops RACQ Affordability Report
Holden's Barina Spark CD 1.2 litre hatch has been named the most affordable car to own and operate in Queensland according to a recent RACQ survey. ... Continue reading
Survey Finds 18-29 Year Olds Want Style, Safety And Space
According to research conducted by Roy Morgan, more than 85 per cent of Australians aged 18 to 29 say that after reliability, the most important feature of a car is its style and appearance, making the 2011 Honda Jazz a fantastic choice for young drivers. ... Continue reading
Bentley Ute For Gentleman Farmers
Shannons have something for Gentleman Farmers in their auction at the Australian international Motor Show on Sunday July 10 - a unique Bentley 'Ute' being sold with no reserve! ... Continue reading
BMW M5 and M3 CRT Make Their Debut During M Party at Nürburgring - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor NÃRBURGRING, Germany - June 27, 2011: On the eve of the 24-hour race of the Nürburgring, BMW M GmbH unveiled the fifth generation of the M5 as well as a very exclusive edition of the M3. For a sporty division like M GmbH, the Ring is the perfect place to present a new model. ... Continue reading
Subaru's third-generation safety system, EyeSight, will feature at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) in Melbourne from 1-10 July. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Opts for Renewable Energy in Brazil
Volkswagen do Brasil is investing 120 million euros in the construction of two hydropower plants. The two plants will have a total rating of 48.3 megawatts and will supply almost 40 percent of the electric power required by the company. Volkswagen is the first automaker in Brazil to invest in the generation of clean po ... Continue reading
Jamboree Of Jaguars For Shannons Motor Show Auction
A number of very special 'Jaguar' cars spanning more than half a century are going under the hammer at the Australian International Motor Show Auction at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on Sunday, July 10. ... Continue reading
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