The Auto Channel's Open Letter Reply to the Environmental Law and Policy Center's Recent White Paper
Sent to Howard A. Learner, Executive Director, and Madeleine Weil, Policy Advocate, Environmental Law and Policy Center: Hello Howard and Madeleine - While we at THE AUTO CHANNEL are confident that the Environmental Law and Policy Center's recent press release and White Paper "SAVING $6.75 BILLION EACH YEAR FOR ILLINOI ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Celebrates New York Centennial - VIDEO FEATURE
NEW YORK - April 28, 2011: Since Chrysler has had so much success in establishing its roots in Detroit, Chevrolet takes a page out of the marketing book to draw its long connection to the Big Apple. Take a look at this enjoyable short retrospective. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Corvette Gets Amped Up for 2012 - VIDEO FEATURE
Improvements in interior and performance options among key upgrades DETROIT - April 29, 2011: Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette's performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancemen ... Continue reading
Lincoln All-Wheel Drive Combines Luxury With Year-Round Driving Confidence
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2011 -- Complete Lincoln family of luxury cars and crossovers available with all-wheel drive, combining all-weather capability with year-round agility and confidence Confident handling and acceleration provide peace of mind for safely negotiating many types of ... Continue reading
Ford EcoBoost Engines: Conserving Fuel, Adding Sales, Attracting New Customers
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2011 -- The Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoostâ⢠V6 engine represents 35 percent of 2011 F-150 pickup truck sales in April; incoming F-150 EcoBoost orders tracking at over 40 percent reflect strong consumer demand The Taurus SHO ââ¬â featuring Ford ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 28, 2011 NEW YORK, April 28, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, announced a new program to outfit 20 SUVs in its New York City fleet with Yakima bicycle racks and Empire Passport permits to New York State Parks. This new program comes as part of Zipcar's partnership with Bik ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Works In Partnership With NADA University
MCLEAN, Va., April 28, 2011 MCLEAN, Va., April 28, 2011-- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), no stranger to leading innovative initiatives in the automotive industry, is the first OEM to work in partnership with NADA University on an exclusive training program. "The automotive industry has seen many changes in recent years, an ... Continue reading
Snap-on Declares Quarterly Dividend
KENOSHA, Wis.--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable June 10, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 20, 2011. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. About Snap-on Snap-on Inco ... Continue reading
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 28, 2011 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 28, 2011 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that Eric Jacobs, chief financial and administrative officer, is scheduled to present at the Tenth Annual JMP Securities Research Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm PT. Mr. ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints A New Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations: Robert T. Davis
IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that, effective May 1, 2011, Robert T. Davis will become senior vice president of the company's newly created U.S. Operations Group. Formerly senior vice president of research & development, customer ... Continue reading
Driver Management Solutions: AlertDriving Unveils New Website Look
TORONTO--AlertDriving, the global leader in driver risk management solutions, proudly unveiled its rebranded website last week that emphasizes its unparalleled global footprint with content available for 40 countries in 48 languages. âWeââ¬â¢re very excited about our new look, which better communicates ... Continue reading
2011 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe Review
2011 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe 6MT Nothing evokes images of high-dollar exotica, mostly of Italian origin and costing more than your house, quite like "2+2 sports-luxury coupe". And most of those are "+2" only if the two in question are preschool children⦠But there are exceptions, and one of the most notable is th ... Continue reading
HVM Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Sao Paulo, Brazil Driver: Simona de Silvestro Car: #78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy Primary sponsor: Entergy Nuclear Event title: Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle Location: Streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil Track: 2.536-mile temporary street circuit Practice sessions: Saturday, April 30 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. and 12 ... Continue reading
American Drivers Ready to Dump Gasoline
Electric cars are just beginning to hit U.S. highways but, if the most recent Nielsen Energy Survey is any indication, they should receive a huge welcome. An overwhelming 85% of American consumers say they would be interested in purchasing a plug-in electric vehicle; either right away (3%), when their current car needs ... Continue reading
Relevant Connection: 2011 Dodge Avenger Specs, Comparisons and Prices THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS 2011 Dodge Avenger Model: 2011 Dodge Avenger LUX Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 6,400 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 108.9 in. Length/Width/Height: ... Continue reading
Sean Corr Ready - Empire Racing To Conquer Short Track Debut
SALEM, April 28, 2011: Sean Corr will make his 13th career ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start on Sunday at Salem (Ind.) Speedway but the Goshen, New York native will make inaugural short track debut in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200. Sitting eighth in the championship standings entering the third race of t ... Continue reading
Maryeve Dufault Optimistic About ARCA Short Track Debut
SALEM, April 28, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Rookie of the Year candidate Maryeve Dufault and her Tony Marks Racing (TMR) head to Salem (Ind.) Speedway this weekend hoping to build on the momentum of a solid 12th place finish at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway two weeks ago. Dufaultâs performance ... Continue reading
Chad Hackenbracht Not Intimidated By Salem Speedway Debut
SALEM, April 28, 2011: After posting a very respectable finish in the most recent ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway two weeks ago, Chad Hackenbracht and his CGH Motorsports team gear up for their first short track race of the year at the demanding Salem (Ind.) Speedway for S ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Apr. 26, 2011: Talladega Superspeedway announced plans today to aid the American Red Cross in relief efforts from the devastation of yesterdayâs storms that tore through Alabama with a $100,000 commitment. Race fans can do their part as well and get a chance at tackling the high-banks of Talladega in tu ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosports Comments - Pre-Brazil
MARCO ANDRETTI, #26 TEAM VENOM ENERGY DRINK CAR "Last year's incident took me out of the race way too early. I was disappointed I didn't get to do more in Brazil so I'm looking forward to going back. I think the Venom car and the team as a whole should be strong this weekend. We've made some big gains on street courses ... Continue reading
New Nationwide Car Ready For Darlington
DARLINGTON, April 28, 2011: The new NASCAR Nationwide Series car is set to take on quite possibly its toughest test to date when the green-flag drops on the Royal Purple 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 6. Closer competition, cost containment, safety enhancements and creating a specific identity for the NASCAR Nationwi ... Continue reading
Hall Tops In Opening MX-5 Cup Practice At Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, April 28, 2011: On the final lap of this morning's opening SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice session at Road Atlanta, Justin Hall, of Davis, Calif., posted the fastest time of the 20-minute session. Hall's best time was a 1:41.467 in the No. 4 Atlanta Motorsports Group MX-5. The 2005 Miata Cup ... Continue reading
Craig Goess Jr. And Eddie Sharp Racing Hope To Build Off Nashville Success
DENVER, April 28, 2011: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Rookie of the Year candidate Craig Goess Jr. maneuvered a solid ninth-place finish in last Friday nightâs Bully Hill Vineyards 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Speedway giving the Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) team some much needed momentum towards the rest of t ... Continue reading
Charlotte, April 28, 2011: Robby Gordon Motorsports has a busy weekend ahead as the finale of the Fast Five movie promotion takes place at Richmond International Raceway this weekend. In a promotional partnership with Dodge Motorsports, Gordon has been running the Fast Five paint scheme on his #7 Dodge Charger for the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Passes Honda 1Q Global Sales - Great Cars And No Earthquake in Korea
Honda Motor and Hyundai Motor painted vastly different portraits on Thursday, with Hyundai turning in a stellar quarterly performance while Honda struggled to overcome supply woes after Japan's devastating earthquake. Japanese automakers have slashed production since the magnitude-9.0 earthquake on March 11 and have ye ... Continue reading
Brett Hudson Prepares For Busy Weekend At Salem Speedway
SALEM, April 28, 2011: Still riding the wave of a superb fourth place finish at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Owensboro, Kentucky native Brett Hudson returns to normal territory this weekend as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards makes their yearly spring trip to Salem (Ind.) Speedway for the running of the K ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Teams Look To Get Back in Action
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2011: Itâs been a long month for the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series competitors. After losing consecutive weekends of action to Mother Nature, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz will once again try to make their 2011 Midwest debut Saturday at Tri-State ... Continue reading
Matt Merrell And Win-Tron Look To Continue Strong Start At Salem
SALEM, April 28, 2011: On the heels of two consecutive top-10 finishes at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway respectively, Matt Merrell will return to the cockpit of the No. 32 Win-Tron Racing Dodge Charger for Sundayâs Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. Me ... Continue reading
Duno Set To Make Short Track Racing Debut At Salem
Milka Duno Set to Make Short Track Racing Debut at Salem Speedway Ready for first-career short track start in Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 MOORESVILLE, April 28, 2011: 2011 is a year of new beginnings for Milka Duno and her Sheltra Motorsports team, and this weekend will be no different as Duno is set to make her first ... Continue reading
Trevor Bayne Undergoing Medical Tests; Will Not Race in Richmond this Weekend
CONCORD, April 28, 2011: Roush Fenwayâs Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month. âTrevor was not feeling well early this week and he is currently being evaluated for lingering symptoms that may be ... Continue reading
UNITED KINGDOM: Lucas Oil UK's new and improved website is up and running with a fresh new look and more features: download product information, view product brochures and features links to YouTube and Facebook. UNITED KINGDOM - Birmingham: Lucas Oil UK exhibited at the annual Autosport International show in the NEC ar ... Continue reading
Changes To Sao Paulo Course Should Improve Race
Sao Paulo: Alex Lloyd's recent tweet -- Make sure all your fillings are securely in place (paraphrased) -- was sound advice for the five IZOD IndyCar Series drivers who will compete for the first time over 75 laps on the 2.6-mile street circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, this weekend. Hopefully, according to circuit design ... Continue reading
Round Two of 2011 Cayman Interseries This Weekend At Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, April 27, 2011: A strong lineup of former series race winners and some promising newcomers highlight the Cayman Interseries entry list for this weekendâs 35th Annual Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty race at Road Atlanta, April 28 â May 1, one of North Americaâs premier historic and v ... Continue reading
Historic Classic Motorsports Mitty Offers Excitement Off and On Track
ATLANTA, Apr. 26, 2011: Three days of racing with some 300 historic cars and motorcycles are just part of the action this weekend (April 29-May1) at the Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta. This year, the Mitty will again feature an incredible variety of historically significant race carsâbo ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE NEWS: Toyota drivers tallied six top-10 results last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, including a win and runner-up result for Kyle Busch. Busch started from the pole and led 140 laps (of 150) en route to victory lane in Friday's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race. Tundra drivers Timothy Peters ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind., April 28, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ind., April 28, 2011 -- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), Inc., a division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and the nation's largest car seat manufacturer, today opened a free, permanent car seat inspection station at the Dorel Technical Center for Child Safety at its corporat ... Continue reading
Cleaner Cars Are the Solution to Illinois' High Gas Prices
CHICAGO, April 28, 2011 More Fuel Efficient Cars Will Save Illinois $6.7 Billion Annually and Create Over 72,000 New Jobs CHICAGO, April 28, 2011 -- As gasoline prices in the U.S. reach record highs, The Environmental Law & Policy Center has released a new analysis showing that promoting high-performing fuel efficient ... Continue reading
Innovative Technology at the Propane Pavilion
(http://www.actexpo.com) The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will highlight the latest in on-road vehicles fueled by propane autogas and off-road propane-fueled equipment and technology at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 4 to 6. Propane experts will be on hand to answer questions about ... Continue reading
This month's new car sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be approximately 1,171,000 units, a 19.3 percent increase from April 2010 but a 6.0 percent decrease from March 2011, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. Retail sales are expected to be approximately 942,000 ... Continue reading
BMW Ranks 4th on EPA's Top 20 Green Power Partners
For Release: April 28, 2011 Contact: Max K. Metcalf 864-989-5333 max.metcalf@bmwmc.com<mailto:max.metcalf@bmwmc.com> BMW Ranks 4th on EPA's Top 20 Green Power Partners for On-Site Power Generation Alternative Energy Initiatives at South Carolina Facility Confirm Sustainability Strategy Spartanburg, S.C. - April 28, 201 ... Continue reading
HOWELL, Mich., April 28, 2011 HOWELL, Mich., April 28, 2011 -- MWW Automotive Group (OTCQB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm for automotive accessories and industrial equipment serving some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, today announced its CEO, Chuck Pinkerton will be addre ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Reports First Quarter Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today reported a 51.7% increase in first quarter income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders to $36.4 million, which compares to income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Discrete Wireless, Inc. today announces its 8.8.2 release of its industry leading MARCUSî application, delivering advances in integrated dispatching, enhanced vehicle grouping and robust reporting functionality. âWe recognize advancements in our industry happen on a quarterly basis, which is why we ... Continue reading
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their DEDICATED 2011 Ford E-Series 5.4L compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. The ââ¬ÅDedicatedââ ;¬??? system means that the vehicle ... Continue reading
Cenex to Deliver UK Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Conference 2011
COVENTRY, England--Cenex, the UKââ¬â¢s Centre of Excellence in Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies, is to deliver a two-day technical conference on hybrid and electric vehicles from 18th- 19th May 2011 at the University of Warwick. Twenty research papers will be presented over the duration of the two-day c ... Continue reading
Join the GEICO Gecko for the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride Set for May 7 in Annapolis
WASHINGTON--The next stop on the 2011 Soldier Ride National Tour is May 7 in Annapolis, Md., and one of the biggest fans on the Maryland route will be the GEICO Gecko. âSince 1936 when we first opened for business, the men and women who serve our country have held a special place in GEICOââ¬â¢s heart an ... Continue reading
State Farm Insurance Smartphone App: Become A Better Driver
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 28, 2011 BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 28, 2011 -- For most people, using a smartphone while driving is the last thing anyone would want to encourage in the interest of safe driving. à But today, State Farm is launching a new free mobile application, Driver Feedbackââ¢, which turns a p ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz First Teen Driving School in the United States to Open in Los Angeles
MONTVALE, N.J., April 28, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., April 28, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA announces today that it is opening the company's first Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy in Los Angeles in October 2011, offering a fully integrated driver's education program and school that incorporates online, classroom and behind-the-whe ... Continue reading
500 HP Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Biggest 911 Engine Ever Offered
ATLANTA, April 28, 2011 ATLANTA, April 28, 2011 -- The 911 GT3 RS, one of Porsche's most popular, coveted and successful track-inspired production cars, has been given a final, thrilling injection of thoroughbred motorsport technology resulting in the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the ... Continue reading
Infiniti Appoints New Sales Head To Lead UK Growth
Infiniti's expansion plans have been given a boost with the appointment of a new sales chief for the UK, Tony Lewis, who takes over as Regional Director Europe North from Angus Gray who in turn moves to the role of overseeing the continued growth in the network of European Infiniti Centres. ... Continue reading
Porsche Launches Limited Edition 500 hp Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Porsche launches a new variant of the celebrated and successful racing pedigree 911 GT3 RS this July, offering even more power and greater performance. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 takes all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a serial winner on the race track and moves the GT3 ro ... Continue reading
Lexus Europe has announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has awarded a royal warrant to the company as Official Supplier to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011 totaled JPY 44.5 billion (USD 5 ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Phantom App Now Available On App Store
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today announced the Rolls-Royce Phantom App is now available on the App Store. ... Continue reading
Over 50 Jaguar E-Types To Join Celebratory Cavalcade To Motorexpo 2011
The Jaguar E-Type, one of the most iconic and desirable cars in history, will celebrate its 50th birthday in fine style this summer when more than 50 examples will join a cavalcade to Motorexpo, Britain's biggest free-to-visit motor show (6-12 June; www.motorexpo.com). ... Continue reading
Ford Fleet Helps Sussex Cricket Go Green
The stars of Sussex County Cricket Club (SCCC) are enjoying a new greener way of getting around, thanks to a new fuel-efficient-fleet from Ford and Apex Car Rental. ... Continue reading
Mazda Supports The RAF Typhoon Display Team 2011
Mazda Motors UK has provided three vehicles to the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team in support of the Team's 2011 activities. The three vehicles, one Mazda5 and two Mazda CX-7 models, are being utilised by the Team for transporting kit, personnel and computer support equipment for the Typhoon aircraft. ... Continue reading
Honda's Insight Travels Around Tasmania On A Tank
Australia's most affordable hybrid, the Honda Insight IMA, recently completed a demanding trip around Tasmania on one tank of petrol and under $60. ... Continue reading
Athletic, powerful, elegant, the "SXC", a Concept Car from the Peugeot Style Studios of the China Tech Center in Shanghai, explores the world of an exclusive and modern Crossover. ... Continue reading
Ford's Third Age Suit Helps Architects Design Homes For Elderly.
With age comes wisdom. It's a pity that it also often brings along arthritis and a host of other well-known maladies and limitations. ... Continue reading
Audi Relying On Ultra Lightweight Technology For Le Mans
Lightweight design expertise expressed visually: This is the principle under which Audi enters the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. ... Continue reading
"Car Of The Year" LEAF Now Tops Safety Rating
The zero-emission Nissan LEAF has now won two more major accolades, being named 2011 World Car of the Year and then earning the top rating in the respected IIHS safety awards in the USA. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Full-Year Results
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced its full-year sales and financial results for the 2010 fiscal year ending March 31, 2011. ... Continue reading
Ralph Lauren's 'Art of the Automobile' Goes on Display in Paris - GREAT VIDEO
A personal tour of an exquisite car collection PARIS - April 28, 2011: Ralph Lauren has transported his most exquisite car collection to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris for a special exhibit called "The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection." The special show starts today and wil ... Continue reading
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