HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE VOLT VEHICLE The four-passenger Chevrolet Volt sedan is a sportier and faster version of a hybrid with propulsion coming mainly from an electric motor. Still, it does use gas, with fuel efficiency numbers largely controlled by the driv ... Continue reading
Acura RDX AWD Tech Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Acura RDX AWD Tech Engine: 3.5-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 273 hp @ 6,200 rpm/251 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Sequential Sport Shift Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.5 x 73.7 x 86.1 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 29,2012. Even though the Mini Paceman will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show on September 28, some media were taken to south Europe for the first test drives. With prototypes that were partly disguised. But the pictures show much ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 23-29, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Auto Central Louisville, KY July 29, 2012; Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel's Chicago Bureau Chief, along with Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau give you easy to digest nuggets of the past week's automotive news you may have missed. If you are a car nut like we all are, you can ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - De Costa Wins Race 1, Daly Finishes P6
Budapest, Jul. 28, 2012: The smile couldnât be bigger on Antonio Felix Da Costaâs face. After starting from P2 on the grid, the Portuguese ace made the perfect getaway to claim the lead and set off into the distance to claim a very welcome 25 points, plus a further two for fastest lap. After the nightmare of ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Vainio Takes Pole At Hungary, Daly Grids P6 For Race 1
Budapest, Jul. 28, 2012: Finlandâs Aaro Vainio is enjoying the Hungaroring this weekend. Fastest yesterday in Free Practice and again today to claim pole in dominant style! The Lotus GP driver broke the circuit record en route to the front of the grid and has clawed back points on Series leader Mitch Evans. Antoni ... Continue reading
Rolex DP - Bourdais, Popow Win Brickyard Grand Prix
INDIANAPOLIS, Jul. 28, 2012: Indianapolis 500 veteran and IZOD IndyCar Series standout Sebastien Bourdais teamed with Alex Popow to win the inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race Friday, July 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bourdais took the checkered flag under caution in the No. 2 ... Continue reading
FIM MotoGP - Red Bull Indy Grand Prix Preview
Indianapolis, Jul. 28, 2012: 2010 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo rode to a dominant victory in the Italian Grand Prix on July 15 at Mugello, expanding his lead in the World Championship to 19 points over Dani Pedrosa. Lorenzo thrust his factory Yamaha under pole sitter Pedrosa's Repsol Honda at the exit of the fir ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Appoints Trent Meyerhoefer Senior Vice President, Treasury
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced Trent Meyerhoefer has been appointed senior vice president, Treasury, effective August 1, 2012. Meyerhoefer will report to Richard H. Fearon, Eaton vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer, and will be responsible for treasury activitie ... Continue reading
Continental Makes Successful Entry into New Market Segment with Turbocharger for Ford
With the new turbocharger for gasoline engines, Continental has successfully expanded its product portfolio -- as proven by the extremely positive response to the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine from Ford. In its first full month of sales, this highly efficient three-cylinder engine -- which has been a ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Attend BB&T Automotive Aftermarket Conference
The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it will attend the BB&T Car Talk in the City conference to be held on August 15, 2012 at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel. In preparation for the upcoming conference, the Company upd ... Continue reading
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