Chevrolet Performance Rides Again with Hot Rod Power Tour
Weeklong road trip led by âLong Haulâ of Hot Wheels 1967 Camaro Concept DETROIT â A caravan of Chevrolet high-performance production and concept vehicles will be led by the Hot Wheels 1967 Camaro Concept at the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour â the weeklong road trip that kicks off the summer cruisi ... Continue reading
Road Trip! Add a GM Plant Tour to Summer Sightseeing
Editors: CORRECTS second bullet title to Baltimore Operations instead of Baltimore Transmission Plant and CORRECTS location to White Marsh, Md., from Baltimore; CORRECTS product to electric motors, instead of engine technology; CORRECTS third bullet to show distance between Corvette assembly plant and museum, deletes r ... Continue reading
Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Engine Powers Tony Kanaan to Career-First Indianapolis 500 Victory
Tony Kanaan, No. 11 Hydroxycut KV Racing Technology SH Racing Chevrolet, had been denied a trip to victory lane many times at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), but as fate would have it this year, he was in the right place at the right time to capture his first Indianapolis 500 win. Kanaan, the 2004 IZOD IndyCar Se ... Continue reading
2014 Corvette Stingray Cranks Out 460 Horsepower
SAE certifications confirm new Corvette has most powerful standard engine ever DETROIT â The 2014 Corvette Stingrayâs all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet ann ... Continue reading
Feathers, Sniffers, Probes…Oh My!
Small tools have large impact on vehicle quality, customer consideration DETROITâ Amid high-tech robots, miles of conveyers and multiple assembly lines, a number of inconspicuous hand-held âtoolsâ and their skilled operators are helping General Motors ensure highest levels of vehicle quality before they ... Continue reading
Toyota Drives Environmental Awareness in U.S. Hispanic Community
Toyota's commitment to the environment is a way of life, extending across operations and epitomized by the Toyota Prius Family of vehicles. Hispanics across the country are increasingly becoming environmentally aware and in an effort to help the Hispanic community further embrace sustainability, Toyota is providing the ... Continue reading
Area Gas Prices Up Three Cents
Area Gas Prices Up Three Cents As millions of motorists kicked off the summer travel season this week, West Central Kentucky gas prices edged up 3 cents to $3.526 per gallon. On the National Front Todayââ¬â¢s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.63 per gallon. This price is 13 cents mor ... Continue reading
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced the next-generation AEC-Q100 qualified automotive LED drivers, feature-packed with the industry's highest voltage rating, thermal shutdown protection and optimized electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. In harsh automotive environments, the electronics must ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Presents Its Euro 6 Offer
'Total fuel economy is very important for our customers, and we have a combination of technology and service offers that will be difficult for our competitors to match' Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) has introduced new trucks with Euro 6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-du ... Continue reading
Mobil Super 'Go The Distance' Baseball Tour Hits the Road
ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company is once again bringing together two of America's favorite pastimes: road trips and baseball. Building on the success of the 2011 and 2012 tours, the 2013 Mobil Super--Go The Distance" Minor League Baseball Tour is taking a five-month journey to educate base ... Continue reading
car2go Introduces a New Way of Carsharing in Denver
car2go North America LLC, one of the fastest growing carsharing companies worldwide and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America, will launch its unique point-to-point carsharing model in Denver on June 8. Denver will be the tenth North American city added to car2go's roster. car2go will introduce a network o ... Continue reading
Ricardo Engineer Wins InterRegs Award For Clean-engine Technology
Jon Andersson of Ricardo UK has received the 2013 SAE/InterRegs Standard & Regulations Award for his role in the development of new emissions control technology now included in the European Union's (EU) latest environmental regulations. UK-based InterRegs in cooperation with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) he ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Delivers 460 HP
DETROIT May 28, 2013; The 2014 Corvette Stingrayâs all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet announced today. The Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) a ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Presents Trophy To Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan
Following the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, BorgWarner President and Chief Executive Officer James Verrier presented Tony Kanaan with the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Lane. Tony Kanaan's sterling silver image will be the 100th added to the prestigious and historic trophy, joining every winner of the "Greatest ... Continue reading
MiX Telematics Opens new Office in Brazil
New subsidiary in the South American country gears up to lead growth for the company in the region MiX Telematics, a global provider of fleet management, driver safety and vehicle tracking solutions, announced the opening of an office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The establishment of the new subsidiary signifies the company's ... Continue reading
KBB.com Gets Harris Poll Award
For the second year in a row, KBB.com was awarded Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year by the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend study, announces Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com. ... Continue reading
Details Of Ford Motor Company's May 2013 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Ford Motor Company will release its May 2013 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT Monday, June 3, 2013. At 10 a.m. EDT, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ken C ... Continue reading
Simeone Automotive Museum: Alfa Romeo Takes Center Stage.
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC-2600) From the late 1920s through the 1930s, Alfa Romeo was the preeminent sports car in the world. Alfas won Le Mans four consecutive years from 1931-34 and the Mille Miglia an astounding ten times in eleven years from 1928-38! (DSC_2606) The Simeone ... Continue reading
First Year Success For New Volvo Accredited Leadership Programme
Volvo Car UK is celebrating success for the first graduates of the new Volvo Accredited Leadership Programme, a scheme designed to offer long-term professional training and development for management-level employees. ... Continue reading
Busting Big Oil Myths on the Renewable Fuel Standard: Part I
Anyone with even a casual interest in energy policy knows that a full frontal assault has been launched against the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Big Oil has gone on the offensive, using a variety of tactics to disparage the program and spread myths and misinformation about renewable fuels. Their champions in Congress ... Continue reading
Attention Memorial Day Drivers: Ethanol Lowering Gas Prices
WASHINGTON may 23, 2013; As millions of Americans take to the roads for a long holiday weekend, the Renewable Fuels Association reminds drivers that ethanol is not only a clean, green renewable fuel, it is helping Americans save money at the gas pump. National gas prices are steadily rising. According to GasBuddy.com, ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Branches Out As A Taxi
Cities across Europe are going through a quiet revolution as taxi companies start to shift from conventional diesel-powered cabs to zero-emission - and near-silent - Nissan LEAF taxis. ... Continue reading
Tata Johnson Controls Buyout Completed Johnson Controls , a global leader in automotive seat systems and components , has acquired full (100-percent) ownership of Tata Johnson Controls (TJC). The former 50-percent-50-percent joint venture between Tata Automotive Components (TACO) and Johnson Controls is a leading suppl ... Continue reading
Great Wall Keeps Walled City Of Culture Moving
Great Wall's Steed SE has been announced as the official Vehicle Partner to the UK's City of Culture 2013, Derry~Londonderry. ... Continue reading
Watched by tens of thousands of spectators, the Life Ball MINI 2013 by Roberto Cavalli last Saturday marked its first public appearance on the Life Ball's Magenta Carpet. ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Leasing Walking Assist Device
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun leasing its innovative Walking Assist Device to hospitals in Japan that provide rehabilitation training and physical therapy. ... Continue reading
BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé
BMW and Pininfarina are two of the most tradition-swathed names in the motoring world. Each is a byword for cutting-edge technology, style, dynamics and aesthetics ... Continue reading
The New 'Fiat Ducato Camper' Fan Page Is Now Active On Facebook
The 'Fiat Ducato Camper' fan page is online on Facebook, Fiat Professional's new virtual meeting place for fans of outdoor living, confirming its focus both on social networks - they have been present on the main channels such as Google +, Facebook and YouTube for a long time - and on the increasing number of fans of m ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars GB Revs Up 50th Anniversary Of 911 With 'Project 50' Historic Race Car
In an exciting initiative to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 911, Porsche Cars GB is racing a classic 1965 example of the iconic sports coupe in Historic motor sport this year; this special car is making its racing debut at Brands Hatch, Kent, this weekend. ... Continue reading
The JD Classics supported Jaguar Heritage Racing team has successfully completed the 2013 Mille Miglia. ... Continue reading
At Brisbane, Cat Trucks Recognized for Showcasing Bold Product Lineup
At the Brisbane Truck Show, Australian customers glimpsed for the first time the full range of on-highway Cat Trucks products. And it's clear they liked what they saw. ... Continue reading
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