Toyota Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - WATCH IT LIVE - 9:30PM EST Tonight
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Toyota and Lexus will present their joint 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9:30PM New York time (6:30PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Toyota will feature several concept cars to highlight its ... Continue reading
Audi Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show +VIDEO
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Audi will present its 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9PM New York time (6PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Audi will unveil the world premiere of the Audi A1 Sportback. The five-door model i ... Continue reading
World Debut of the Volkswagen Cross Coupé at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Compact hybrid crossover SUV mixes style, performance, and efficiency TOKYO - November 29, 2011: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen is revealing the Cross Coupé, a concept SUV that looks towards the future. This all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid vehicle shows how Volkswagen designers could envision a crossover that's pa ... Continue reading
Subaru Unveils "SUBARU BRZ" at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its world premiere of "SUBARU BRZ (display model)" at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. (Open to public from December 3 to 11 at Tokyo Big Sight) SUBARU BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Accepting Submissions for 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award
The National Safety Council is inviting organizations from around the globe to apply for safety's highest honor -- the 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award. The Campbell Award is presented annually to an organization that integrates environmental, health and safety management into the very core of its business operations. Int ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Model: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 70.0 x 57.2 in. Tires: P225/40 ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID VEHICLE The all-new sixth generation 2011 Hyundai Sonata is impressive enough with a head-turning redesign, but add in a hybrid system that gets an EPA-estimated 37-MPG at a base price of $25,795, and youâve ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE COROLLA VEHICLE With a hot Barcelona Red paint job, color-keyed spoilers and a redesigned grille, the Corolla transforms from your typical compact commuter sedan to a much sportier machine – but with the same great gas estimations of ... Continue reading
'Road Sense' Campaign Launched to Encourage Motorists to Drive More Responsibly
Carrentals.co.uk Launches Road Sense Safety Campaign with Brake to Help Raise Awareness for Dangers on the Road Car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk has teamed up with road safety charity Brake to launch its 2011 Road Sense campaign, designed to encourage all drivers to take greater care on Britain's roads. Road Sense ... Continue reading
Alcohol Monitoring Systems Files Appeal With Federal Circuit Court in Patent Suit
Denver-based Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. has filed a second appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., in its long-standing patent infringement suit against Tampa-based Actsoft, Inc. The suit, first filed in 2007 in Colorado's Federal District Court, was originally denied in 2 ... Continue reading
Affinia Endorses New SAE Brake Rotor Standard
Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in industrial grade products and services, has requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopt a federal vehicle safety standard for brake rotors based on the recently completed work by a subcommittee of the Society of Automotive Engineers ... Continue reading
Wind River and Clarion Collaborate On Next Generation Android-based In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, announced that Clarion, a leading manufacturer of high-performance in-car entertainment systems, is collaborating with Wind River to develop Android-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. "Clarion continues to be at the forefront of the newest automotive ... Continue reading
Hella Lighting Featured on New 2012 Volkswagen From Puebla
The all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle assembled in Puebla, Mexico, features front and rear exterior lighting from Hella. A major global supplier of automotive lighting and electronics, Hella has lighting production facilities with more than 2,000 employees in Mexico ââ¬â two in Guadalajara and one in Mexico Ci ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils New Generation of Adaptive Airbags to Help Protect Passengers
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, is today announcing its next generation of adaptive frontal passenger airbags. TRW's dual contour passenger airbag is capable of adjusting both the airbag pressure and size to help tailor protection according to occupant size and other vari ... Continue reading
Audi Achieves Highest-Ever U.S. Annual Sales Eclipsing 101,629 Record Set in 2010
With just over a month remaining in 2011, Audi of America achieved a new annual sales record over the hectic holiday shopping weekend. With 102,055 sales of premium cars and SUVs already reported this year, the Audi brand eclipsed the previous sales record of 101,629 set at the end of 2010. Audi also established a new ... Continue reading
FIM Speedway Ice Racing - Krasnikov Continues To Impress
Inzell, Nov. 29, 2011: Reigning FIM world champion Nikolai Krasnikov showed an impressive presentation of his superiority on the Ice. The visitors were overvelved of the excinting races. The russian riders dominated both events who could nearly reached the 100 km/h in the Ice Arena. The winner of the meeting, and also ... Continue reading
Dakar Rally - Sewing Up The Safety Net
Paris, Nov. 29, 2011: In the run-up to the Dakar, the organisation teams have to dot all the i's and cross all the t's when it comes to safety. Those in charge of safety measures have spent this week working together in the three host countries. Competition, adventure and the show it puts up are the ingredients which m ... Continue reading
Australian Sprint Car - Bricknell Welcomes New Sponsor As Round Three Draws Close
Bricknell welcomes new sponsor as round three draws close Tasmanian sprintcar sensation Jamie Bricknell has today announced the backing of one of Tasmania's largest companies, Jackson Motor Company. Latrobe, Nov. 29, 2011: The news is announced as Bricknell prepares to race in the tightly contested Farmers Union Iced C ... Continue reading
The American Auto Industry Horsepower Wars
The American Horsepower Wars By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, The Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (PICT_0008) At about this time last year all the buzz was electric vehicles along with the various comparisons to hybrids. The new fuel economy must-have is 40 mpg, up from 30 mpg. And in the not-so-distant future, by 2025, ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Nov. 29, 2011: Rick Phillips, Yokohama director of commercial sales, assumed leadership of the division in January of this year. In this Q&A, he discusses the current state of the business, as well as provides an outlook for the year 2012. Question: With the earthquake/tsunami, product shortages and cost inc ... Continue reading
Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC AppLink Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services Ford drivers with SYNC AppLink now have another enter ... Continue reading
Tobii Paves the Way for Use of Eye Tracking in Driver Safety
Tobii Technology today unveiled its new platform for drowsiness and distraction detection in driver safety systems. The platform, based on Tobii's advanced eye tracking technology, provides a reliable solution to enhance current driver safety systems and increase public safety on roadways. Our vision at Tobii is to ult ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Juncos Mounts New Racing Program For 2012
Brownsburg, November 29, 2011: Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear team Juncos Racing has expanded its presence in the Mazda Road to Indy program by adopting the Firestone Indy Lights team of Davey Hamilton Racing. With three years of experience in the Star Mazda Championship-including a record-breaking champ ... Continue reading
Audi of America Awards Public Relations Business to Incumbent Agency PMK*BNC
Audi of America announced today that PMK*BNC once again has been named the brand's communications agency for the U.S. PMK*BNC has served as Audi of America's U.S. communications agency for the past four years. After a comprehensive, mandatory review, PMK*BNC was selected from several firms for its strategic support in ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Pilot for "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service in San Francisco
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a pilot in San Francisco that includes full size cargo vans through a new offering called Zipvan. ... Continue reading
GP3 - Daly To Test With ART Grand Prix
Din Jerez, Spain Jerez, Nov. 28, 2011: After topping the time charts in the final GP3 session in Valencia for Carlin last week, Conor Daly will move to ART Grand Prix for the first day of this weekâs official GP3 sessions in Jerez, Spain, Dec 1st â 2nd. He will then return to Carlin for the final day of winte ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - MIA Keynote Speakers Confirmed For 2012 Low Carbon Racing Conference
London, Nov.28, 2011: The Minister of State for Trade & Investment, Lord Green, and former Minister for Science & Innovation, Lord Drayson, are confirmed as Keynote Speakers at the 6th International Low Carbon Racing Conference on Wednesday 11 January 2012 at Autosport International, NEC, Birmingham. Key panellists so ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Steve Addington Named Crew Chief For Tony Stewart
KANNAPOLIS, Nov. 28, 2011: Steve Addington, winner of 16 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races as a crew chief, has been named to the same position for three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 team of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) effective immediately. The Spartanburg, S.C., native is only ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Daugherty Set To Get Back In The Seat
HARRISBURG, November 28, 2011: Brad Daugherty may be best known as a five-time NBA All-Star or for his work as an ESPN analyst for NASCARâs top touring divisions. However, his passion for racing runs deeper than just with his co-ownership of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team JTG Daugherty Racing. Taking a closer l ... Continue reading
Honda (UK) Links With Mugen Euro To Launch Hot "CR-Z ICF"
Following a successful programme launch at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011, Honda (UK) has joined forces with "MUGEN Euro", to launch a 130+mph sports hybrid CR-Z, boasting Civic Type R performance. ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Sportiest Model Yet To All-New Focus Line-Up
Ford introduces the sporty Zetec S to its acclaimed all-new Focus line up. Developed specifically for UK customers, Zetec S combines sporty styling with the debut of the 1.6-litre 180PS EcoBoost petrol engine. ... Continue reading
Audi R8 GT Named "Sports Car of the Year" +VIDEO
The Audi R8 GT has been named "Sports Car of the Year 2011" in the category "Production Supercars" by German magazine AutoBild SportsCars. This year marked the 10th time that a jury from the trade journal has awarded the coveted prize, which was presented at the Essen Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept Revealed
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd reveales a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. One of the undoubted stars of the Tokyo Motor Show is the Nissan Juke Nismo, an idea of how a premium sports version of the hugely successful compact crossover could look. ... Continue reading
Nismo Performance Road Car Strategy Revealed
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has announced a major expansion programme that will see Nismo, the company's legendary performance arm, applying tuning and performance expertise learned on the racetrack to Nissan road cars. ... Continue reading
Skoda UK Sets All-Time Registrations Record
Skoda UK today announced that it has broken its previous registrations record in just 11 months of 2011. In 2010 Skoda UK totalled 41,240 registrations; as of 28 November, UK registrations reached 41,313. ... Continue reading
Ford Clears Up The Risks From Frozen Car Windscreens This Winter
Ford is alerting motorists to the hazards which uncleared snow and ice can cause on cars. Drivers risk their car, driving licence and safety by failing to take simple steps to clear their vehicle windscreen in icy weather. ... Continue reading
Kia's breakthrough Soul has lifted the bar yet again with the arrival of a refreshed and re-energised range for 2012. ... Continue reading
Santa Fe - updated style for 2012
Model updates for the 2012 Model Year see the acclaimed Hyundai Santa Fe range receive a raft of stylish design refinements. Delivering high levels of performance and efficiency, the 7-seat Santa Fe now evolves its exterior look and offers even more appeal for discerning families. ... Continue reading
New Renault Koleos: A Dynamic Crossover for all Lif's Journeys
Renault has revitalised the innovative Koleos crossover with a host of high-end features and an elegant and expressive new frontal treatment, as it strives to carve out a larger niche for the brand in one of the hottest market segments in Australia. ... Continue reading
The Fastest Jazz In The World?
In an exciting new development, Honda Australia will race two Honda Jazz in the 2012 Bosch Australian Rally Championship. ... Continue reading
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