Audi Launches New Mobile Experiences for U.S. Luxury Performance Car Shoppers
Audi of America launched a new mobile marketing experience aimed at delivering information on the brand's products whenever and wherever premium car buyers demand it. The strategy began with the recent re-launch of m.audiusa.com powered by the latest HTML5 technology optimized for all mobile devices. It also features a ... Continue reading
Project Ignition Students Explain What Works in Teen Driver Safety
Grants Available for High Schools to Implement these Effective Strategies ST. PAUL, Minn. Sept. ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series Limited Edition Pickup at 2011 Texas State Fair
Toyota, the U.S. sales leader in compact pickups, introduced a pre-production Tacoma Toyota Racing Development (TRD) T|X (Tacoma Extreme) limited edition pickup truck here today at the 2011 Texas State Fair. Inspired by Toyota's Baja racing heritage, the truck reveals bold graphics with its concept name "Baja Series." ... Continue reading
ARK Performance to Unveil Rally-Ready Hyundai Veloster at SEMA Show 2011
To showcase the performance capabilities and aftermarket potential of its innovative three-door coupe, Hyundai has teamed up with ARK Performance to transform Veloster into a sleek and sporty rally car. The ARK Performance Veloster will be unveiled at the 2011 SEMA Show with a custom twin-scroll turbocharger increasing ... Continue reading
Hugo Chavez: "America Caused My Cancer"
Waiting for the other shoe to drop from the Venezuelan Oil Dictator By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL As far as I know, Hugo Chavez has not yet spoken the words that I used in the headline, but I don't understand why not. Considering how much Chavez hates us, and all the other things h ... Continue reading
NADAguides Discusses Emerging Pricing Trend for 2011 New and 2011 Used Models
News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information on the Internet today, has noticed an unusual trend for 2011 MSRP and 2011 used retail prices. More than 100 used 2011 models on the market today have a clean retail value that surpasses the current 2011 MSRP price -- some ... Continue reading
After seeing how much the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) has accomplished with its GEICO Driver Training Program for the past 24 years, GEICO pledged an additional $100,000 to the program to continue its life-affirming work. "We have witnessed the hospital's efforts in teaching patients with mobility, cognitive ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches All-Electric LEAF in New U.S. Markets +VIDEO
On the heels of the 7,000th delivery in the United States, Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of Nissan LEAF, the world's first and only all-electric car for the mass market. Orders for the 2012 Nissan LEAF begin today in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. Del ... Continue reading
Ram Unveils New, Longer RamBox
Ram expands innovative RamBox system to accommodate 6-foot-4-inch bed lengths RamBox now available in all trim levels and Ram HD models The Ram Truck brand has developed a new version of the unique RamBox cargo management system to fit Ram pickup trucks with 6-foot-4-inch bed lengths. The addition of a 6-foot-4-inch Ra ... Continue reading
Luxoft, a member of IBS Group and a leading global provider of advanced application and product development services, today announced that it has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2011 European Telematics and Infotainment Competitive Strategy Innovation Award. The automotive industry is fast-approaching a critical ... Continue reading
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Chrysler 300 now Ranks Among the Better Upscale Sedans
Hyundai Genesis tops competitive test group in November issue; Nissan Leaf & Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also tested Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an "Excellent" overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports' latest tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack ... Continue reading
Ram Extends 1500 Express Model Availability
Ram Express popularity leads to expansion of the model to Crew Cab and Quad Cab The 2012 Ram Express lineup targets first-time buyers by delivering great looks and HEMI V-8 performance The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would expand Ram 1500 Express model availability to include Crew Cab and Quad Cab models, g ... Continue reading
New Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty Model Delivers Best-in-class Towing and Payload
Ram 1500 Tradesman HD model tops the competition with 3/4-ton capability No other 1/2-ton truck delivers the towing and payload capacity of the Ram 1500 Tradesman HD The Ram Truck brand today announced that it would offer a new Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty pickup designed to deliver unparalleled capability in the half ... Continue reading
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., is digging deep into the archives to host From Chrysler's Vintage Master Tech Files on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6 -- 8 p.m. Registration is $13 in advance and $15 at the door with reduced admission of $11 and $13, respectively, for Museum members. Presented by Steve ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corporation today announced the next phase of cooperation between the two companies to develop, manufacture, sell and support vocational and on-highway trucks for the North America market and the rest of the world. In June of 2008, the two companies announced plans to form an ... Continue reading
If you had to guess who's greener--Gen Y or Baby Boomers--many might presume it's the younger generation. However, when it comes to putting their money where their mouths are, it's the Boomers who put green behind green and invest in eco-conscious technology from their homes to their automobiles. That's why Del Webb--t ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand Teams Up with Mopar to Announce the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge'
FIAT fans can create their own custom Fiat 500 vehicle wrap and enter for a chance to win prizes The top-three winning designs will be wrapped live within the Mopar Alley at SEMA Complete list of Mopar accessories at www.mopar.com The FIAT brand has teamed up with Mopar to launch the 'FIAT SEMA Design Challenge,' a soc ... Continue reading
GM Introduces Industry's First Front Center Air Bag
General Motors will introduce the industry's first front center air bag, an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. The front center air bag will be introduced on the Buick Encla ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for 2012 xD and xB Release Series Models
Scion today debuted for the first time its 2012 xD Release Series 4.0 (xD RS 4.0) and xB Release Series 9.0 (xB RS 9.0) models at the 2011 State Fair of Texas. The two limited production Scions will begin arriving at dealer showrooms in October. Scion is also pleased to announce that all 2012 Scion models will come sta ... Continue reading
IndyCar - DAN WHELDON Back in the Saddle
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2011: In the rolling hills of northern Kentucky sit countless farms where the worldâs best thoroughbreds are born, raised and trained. Hidden in those scenic rolling hills, just a few miles south of the Ohio River, is a motorsports gem called Kentucky Speedway. The 1.5-mile oval in Sparta, ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Smooth Sailing For Wheldon With 2012 Car At IMS Oval Test
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2011: Dan Wheldon acknowledged briefly allowing his mind to wander to four months earlier at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway when the improbable quickly and stunningly became the story complementing the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500. Two-time 500 Mile Race winner has a nice ring to it in co ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Horses and Horsepower Come To Mitchell's House
SPARTA, Sept. 28, 2011: Both horses and horsepower will be in the spotlight in Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky Speedway, which will host Firestone Indy Lights as part of the Kentucky Indy 300 this weekend, is centrally located in the middle of horse country in Sparta. Louisville, home of Churchill Downs and the Kentuck ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Monster Mile A Monster Hurdle For Points Leader Stewart
Dover, Sept. 28, 2011: Tony Stewart has already accomplished the unthinkable in going 2-for-2 to open the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, winning at both Chicagoland Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In capturing his first two victories of 2011 in such a fashion, Stewart became only the second driver to start ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Triumphs At The Towcar Of The Year Awards For The Second Consecutive Year
There's nothing quite like holding on to your crown, and Skoda UK is having a fantastic year doing just that. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales & Export Figures For August 2011
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for August 2011. ... Continue reading
Why You Can't Beat Mazda For Quality
Mazda's network of approved accident repairers is a step ahead of the competition: it has just won a top quality award for its panel welding, joining and repair training course, the only car manufacturer to do so. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Opens Up New North West Passage
Infiniti's UK foundations have been reinforced with the opening of the country's fifth Infiniti Centre, in a crucial area for the brand at the heart of England's North West. ... Continue reading
London 2012 Hopeful Performs World-First Long Jump Over Three Mini's
England long jump champion J.J. Jegede succeeds in attempt to clear three MINI London 2012 Edition models. ... Continue reading
Nik Pearson Joins The Toyota Press Office
Toyota's press office is pleased to welcome Nik Pearson as its new press relations manager. In Toyota terms he is not-such-a-new-boy, having been with the company since 2007. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's City Specialist Heads For The Beach
Amid the raft of new car concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, one of the head-turners was Volkswagen's bright orange ray of sunshine, the buggy up! concept. ... Continue reading
Saab Takes To The Stand At The Scandinavian Show
Swedish car maker, Saab, is taking to the stand at this year's Scandinavian Show, which will feature the very best the Nordic countries have to offer; from innovative design to great food and cutting edge entertainment to top fashion brands. ... Continue reading
Real Steel Star, Hugh Jackman, Joins Audi as Brand Ambassador
Audi Australia is proud to announce Australian super star, Hugh Jackman, as its newest brand ambassador at the local premiere of Disney's latest action movie, Real Steel. ... Continue reading
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