Dodge Begins Production of 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR-X - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Spec-series Racer to Make Debut in New Dodge Viper Cup Series AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30 -- -- Production of turn-key, spec-series racer kicks off 2010-model-year build of Dodge Viper lineup at Conner Avenue (Detroit) Assembly Plant -- Viper ACR-X aimed at continuing Dodge Viper's storied racing history -- Dodge Vip ... Continue reading
Suzuki Debuts 2011 Kizashi Sport at New York International Auto Show
-Suzuki enhances Kizashi lineup with world introduction of 'Sport' version. -2011 Kizashi Sport adds even more flash and class to content-packed Suzuki sport sedan. -Competition in sporty hatch segment heats up with 2010 SX4 SportBack. -Suzuki's New York International Auto Show exhibit (First Floor 311). NEW YORK, Marc ... Continue reading
Global Ethanol Tops 85 Billion Liters as OPEC Complains
By Bliss Baker Special Report from TheCuttingEdgeNews.com Global ethanol production will top 85 billion liters this year. The 2010 forecast predicts a 16 percent increase in global production over 2009 actual production despite a very challenging year for the industry particularly in the United States where the industr ... Continue reading
GM Partners with U.S. Department of Energy to Develop Jatropha-to-Biodiesel Project in India
DETROIT, March 30 -- General Motors Co. (GM) today announced a five-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help develop the potential of the jatropha plant as a sustainable biofuel energy crop. Traditionally considered a weed, jatropha plants produce an oil that can be refined into biodiesel. The ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., March 30 -- Electric-vehicle drivers who dream of roaming the country and "paying at the plug" for electricity can see a glimpse of the future at the 2010 New York International Auto Show's EV Pavilion, where Ricardo Inc., in collaboration with PEP Stations LLC, will demonstrate its credit card-f ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Battery Joint Venture Secures $394 Million of Committed Capital for Expansion
Company poised to meet the rising demand for electric car and energy storage battery systems SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 30 -- California-based electric car and battery company CODA Automotive announced today that together with its joint venture partner, Lishen Power Battery, it has secured $394 million of committed ca ... Continue reading
THINK to Begin Selling City Electric Car in New York
WHAT: Pioneering electric car company THINK will announce plans to bring the THINK City electric vehicle to customers in New York City. WHO: Keith Takasawa, Director, Product Development for THINK North America. WHERE: Phoenix Beverage (Pier 7) 2 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11201 WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 12 ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Pricing a Game Changer, Says Plug In America
All-Electric Vehicle Will Help Speed Widespread Adoption of All Plug-In Vehicles Highly affordable pricing for Nissan's all-electric Leaf will lead to rapid adoption of the sedan and help to accelerate widespread adoption of plug-in vehicles as many new models hit the road in 2011 and beyond, Plug In America officials ... Continue reading
The Third Brandsmith Vintage Bike Drive magic. 50 rare vintage bikes!
New Delhi, Delhi, March 29, 2010 -- Vintage magic spilled on Delhi roads as more than 50 rare vintage bikes participated in the third edition of the Brandsmith Vintage Bike Drive in the capital city on Sunday, led by popular reality TV actor Pravesh Rana.Triump, BSA, Indian Chief, Lambretta, BSA BB31, BMW, Matchless, E ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #1
Tom Torbjornsen, host of "America's Car Show" radio program answers questions from his listeners. (Listen to Tom's radio shows every Saturday and Sunday right here on The Auto Channel) Dear Tom, I just bought a 2009 Chevy Colorado and I had it undercoated at a place that sprays oil on the underside of the vehicle. It i ... Continue reading
Acciona and The Renault-Nissan Alliance Join Forces To Promote Electric Vehicles
Both parties sign an agreement that includes the preparation of charging networks and the corresponding services for electric vehicles. The agreement calls for the supply of energy from renewable, zero-emission sources for the new cars. BARCELONA - March 30, 2010: Acciona and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today signed an ... Continue reading
American Honda's 2010 Hybrid Music Festival Events Kick Off at the Sasquatch! Music Fest
Honda's greening efforts include the solar-powered Big Foot Stage, hybrid vehicle display, carbon offsets and bicycle-powered recharging station TORRANCE, Calif., March 30 -- In the tradition of American Honda's sustainability efforts at music festivals in 2009, Honda will act as an official eco-partner for the 2010 Sa ... Continue reading
As low as $25,280 ($32,780 MSRP minus up to $7,500 federal tax credit) Lease world's first mass-marketed EV for $349 per month FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 30 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dea ... Continue reading
Mazda to license hybrid technology from Toyota
Starting in 2013, Mazda will become the second manufacturer (after Nissan) to directly use Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Mazda has signed a licensing agreement with the hybrid behemoth that will see the smaller company get a supply of hybrid hardware â presumably including transmissions, power electron ... Continue reading
Report: Mahindra dealers still waiting, pickups still not EPA approved
According to Pawan Goenka, Mahindra's president for global automotive, vehicle testing that would provide EPA approval for the Indian automaker's upcoming diesel-powered, 30-mile-per-gallon pickup truck "is taking a bit longer than what we anticipated." That, it would seem, is an understatement. Mahindra first announce ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Leads the Way in Ireland's EV Revolution
Ireland is on course to become one of Europe's most pro-electric vehicle (EV) nations, and recharging infrastructure provider Elektromotive has been engaged to get the country's green motoring revolution under way. ... Continue reading
Jeep Islander Contestants To Dig in Sand
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan â Jeep fans are proud of their adventurous reputation, so a contest that involves digging in a giant sandbox should be to their taste. Jeep's Tiki Hunt event will take place on April 1 and will be shown live on the Internet via Webcast. Five contestants who were selected by a trivia contest ... Continue reading
Fiat not to hike prices, to launch new variants
From, 13 cities will switch to Euro IV. Earlier, industry experts said that the Euro IV emission norms, to be effective from April 2010, would force an upward revision of prices as carmakers were making significant investments to upgrade vehicle engines to make them Euro IV compliant. Fial president and CEO Rajeev Kapo ... Continue reading
Tata may source auto parts from Bangladesh
DHAKA: Auto giant Tata Motors has indicated interest in sourcing auto components from Bangladesh. But setting up a plant to manufacture the world's cheapest car, Nano, would have to wait, a company official said. According to Nitol Motors, Tata's business partner here, a technical team from Tata will carry out a survey ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces the Opening Of Graypaul Birmingham's New Facility in Solihull
Ferrari is pleased to announce the opening of Graypaul Birmingham, the new Ferrari dealership for Solihull and the first showroom in the UK to display Ferrari's new Corporate Identity for 2010 and to have a fully-detailed "Atelier" to assist clients with the personalisation of their new Ferrari. ... Continue reading
Nissan Will Launch New Season for Mobility in April by Starting Pre-Orders for Nissan LEAF Pricing in Japan will be 2.99 million yen with anticipated government incentives Down-payment of just 2.4 million yen, and a low monthly fee for energy costs, can put consumers on the road to zero-emission driving this December C ... Continue reading
Toyota and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License
Tokyo, Mar 29, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply under license of hybrid technology used in the Toyota Prius. Leveraging this agreement, Mazda plans to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation SKY* engine that is currently under de ... Continue reading
Polk Finds More Vehicles Scrapped Than Added to Fleet
Increasing Length of Ownership Bodes Well for Aftermarket and Repair Community SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 30 -- The number of cars and light trucks scrapped in the past 15 months substantially outnumbers new vehicle registrations in the U.S. during the same period, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. More th ... Continue reading
ASA Media Alert - Lebanon I-44 Speedway Press Conference on 4/1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDIA ALERT March 29, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~~ ... Continue reading
Balqon Corporation Expands Distribution of Its Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles into Colombia
HARBOR CITY, Calif.--Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, today announced that it has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Industrias IVOR, a leading distributor of heavy equipment and material handling equipm ... Continue reading
Capps finishes third at Inaugural Four-Wide Nationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS FINISHES THIRD AT INAUGURAL FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS CONCOR ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors Career & Information Day
CONNERSVILLE, Ind.--Following last week’s announcement of its partnership with BMW, Carbon Motors Corporation announced today the details of the 2010 Carbon Career & Information Day. The City of Connersville and Carbon Motors are hosting two sessions to share its plans for future hiring in addition to the produc ... Continue reading
Eaton Invests in New Engine Valve Facility to Meet Growing Demand in Chinese Automotive Market
JINING, China--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will expand its vehicle operations in China by investing in a new engine valve production facility in Jining City, Shandong Province. “The further expansion of Eaton’s production capability is another positive step for ... Continue reading
F2000: Series Releases Tentative 33-Car 2010 Entry List
Series Media Contact: Monty Mathisen - 914 419 1070 - [1]f2000@mathisenmedia.com Links: 1. mailto:f2000@mathisenmedia.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29 2010 =SERIES RELEASES TENTATIVE 33-CAR 2010 ENTRY LIST= 33 F2000 cars are on the entry list for VIR. (click for high-res) New York, NY – The F2000 Championship ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Secondary Public Offering by UAW VEBA of Warrants To Purchase Common Stock
DEARBORN, Mich., March 29 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (the "UAW VEBA") has commenced a secondary public offering of up to 362,391,305 warrants, each of which represents the right to purchase one share of Ford's common stock at an exercise price of $9.20 per share, s ... Continue reading
FW: Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show - April 10 & 11, 2010
For Immediate Release Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show Expands to Three Halls February, 2010- Spring means one thing to motorcyclists - taking the bike out of storage and getting ready to hit the road. Whether it's for commuting, weekend rides or plans for that big road trip there's a sense of purpose for r ... Continue reading
General Motors Honors EMC as a 2009 Supplier of the Year for the Seventh Year
EMC Systems, Software and Services Support General Motors Next-Generation Information Infrastructure HOPKINTON, Mass., March 29 -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that, for the seventh time, it was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall ... Continue reading
GM Announces Financial Leadership Changes
DETROIT, March 29 -- -- Walter Borst is named GM vice president and Promark Global Advisors chief executive officer -- Nancy Everett, Promark Global Advisors chief executive officer, announces intention to leave the company June 1, 2010; will assist with the transition -- Joining GM from Morgan Stanley, Daniel Ammann i ... Continue reading
Hagan settles for fourth at Inaugural Four-Wide Nationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN SETTLES FOR FOURTH AT INAUGURAL FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS CO ... Continue reading
Jason Line Scores Runner-Up Finish at Inaugural 4-Wide Nationals
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Jason Line Scores Runner-Up Finish at Inaugural 4-Wide Nationals Event: Inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Location: zMAX Dragway, Concord, NC Day/Date: Monday, March 29, 2010 Summit Racing Pro Stock racer Jason Line continued his string of strong perf ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 29 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2010 financial results and related matters on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 -- International calls 1-973-200-3975 The audio r ... Continue reading
McClenathan wins back-to-back in Concord racing four-wide
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net McCLENATHAN WINS BACK-TO-BACK IN CONCORD RACING FOUR-WIDE CO ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Final Results from Merle's SIR Dragway, Tucson, Ariz.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION MERLE'S SIR DRAGWAY Monday, March 29, 2010 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 WHITELEY, O'BANNON SCORE IN TUCSON TUCSON, Ariz. (March 29, 2010) - Jim Whiteley and Sean O'Bannon each took home big wins this past weekend at Merle's SIR Dragwa ... Continue reading
Patrick Dempsey to Race in Long Beach Grand Prix
Racer/Actor to Drive MAZDA3 Racecar to Support No Cost Cancer Treatment IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development today confirmed that Patrick Dempsey will race a 2010 MAZDA3 prepared by Tri-Point Motorsports in the World Challenge race during the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend. Dempsey no ... Continue reading
PPI Adds New High Accuracy, Vehicle-Mounted, Mobile Mapping & Survey System to Equipment Offerings
Topcon's IP-S2, 'Fast GIS data collection' PORTLAND, Ore. and SEATTLE, March 29 -- The PPI Group announced today it has added Topcon's vehicle-mounted, mobile 3D precision mobile mapping and survey system to its offerings for the Infrastructure and Mapping industry. Topcon, a leader in the manufacturing of cutting edge ... Continue reading
Here's the latest news from DuPont Performance Coatings. Toyota Certified Collision Center Program Approves DuPont ProfitNetTM Management System Interface to the TCCC Performance Tracking Website WILMINGTON, Del., March, 29 2010 – DuPont Performance Coatings announced that Toyota’s Certified Collision Cen ... Continue reading
REVISED USARacing Pro Cup Owners Point Standings
Good morning again ~ It's definitely Monday...please see revised USARacing Pro Cup Owners Points Standings to include a name change for the #05 and the #55. Everything else remains the same. Thanks! Sharon Griffin Executive Assistant USARacing Pro Cup Series 78 Buffalo Avenue, N.W. Suite 200 Concord, NC 28025 sgriffin@ ... Continue reading
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) announces the successful activation of its new Dragon spacecraft communication hardware aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during a series of operations conducted in January and March. “The success of this series of tests speaks to our close collabo ... Continue reading
StoneEagle Certifies with the DealerTrack DMS OpenTrack Program
The StoneEagle Group Certifies with the OpenTrack Program to Facilitate Seamless and Secure Integration with DealerTrack's DMS OpenTrack program provides StoneEagle customers with real-time bi-directional access to a dealership's data, increasing operational efficiency and profitability. Dallas, TX - March 30, 2010 -- ... Continue reading
TomTom Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates Now Available in North America
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, today announces the availability of a wide range of TomTom devices offering Lifetime Map Updates and Lifetime Traffic Updates. These new features empower users with the accuracy of TomTom’s most up-to-date maps, as ... Continue reading
USARacing- Gresham race results, driver/owner/rookie point standings
Good morning ~ Please see attached USARacing Pro Cup Series race results from the Racing Electronics 250 presented by Live Oak Plantation at Gresham Motorsports Park on 3/27/10. Driver, owner, and rookie point standings are also included. Thanks! Sharon Griffin Executive Assistant USARacing Pro Cup Series 78 Buffalo Av ... Continue reading
Chevrolet: Michael Vaughan Bowls Over Art World
Ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has today turned his hand to contemporary art by creating the world's biggest 'artballing' painting - a 16 by five foot image of a Chevrolet Cruze car created by hitting and throwing paint-covered cricket balls against a blank canvas over 5,000 times. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Ghost Receives Prestigious Design Award
The new Rolls-Royce Ghost has received the prestigious "red dot: best of the best" award for the very highest level of design ... Continue reading
Fiat 500C Music List Takes Top Honour At Innovation Awards
The Fiat 500C Feelgood Playlist has won a top category in this year's MediaGuardian Innovation Awards ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Technology On New Ford S-Max
The new Ford S-MAX, which goes on sale this week, features Best Technical Innovation 2010 according to Fleet News. ... Continue reading
New Limited Edition Ford Focus RS500 Is The Ultimate Performance Ford
A new and powerful limited edition Focus RS model, called the RS500, is being launched as the ultimate performance Ford and will provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts ... Continue reading
Honda Top Pick for Commuter Vehicles in U.S
Three Honda vehicles have been named in the top nine commuter vehicles by America's largest motoring and leisure travel organisation, AAA. ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Adds X-Ceptional Value
Subaru Forester, Australia's best selling compact SUV, will further boost its All-Wheel Drive appeal with the addition of an adventure-ready accessory pack. ... Continue reading
Mazda Topless for MX-5 Clubs 20 Year Celebration
Over 130 of the country's most passionate Mazda MX-5 owners and their cars will gather this weekend in McLaren Vale, South Australia, to celebrate 20 years of the popular two-seat roadster and its dedicated motoring clubs. ... Continue reading
Honda: Will Powers to Victory at St. Petersburg
Australian Will Power is now two-for-two in the IZOD IndyCar Series, winning an eventful, rain-delayed Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on the back of his victory two weeks ago at the season opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ... Continue reading
U.S. DOT Turns to NASA to Solve Toyota Puzzle
WASHINGTON - March 30, 2010: Two new major investigations are set to be launched to try and determine just what the heck is wrong with Toyotas. The Department of Transportation, not satisfied with the testing done to date, which seems to indicate that driver error is the cause of all the stories about sudden unintended ... Continue reading
Focus on Your Vehicle Investment During National Car Care Month in April
2009 Community Car Care Events Reveal 80 Percent Failure Rate BETHESDA, Md., March 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Car Care Month (NCCM) in April is the perfect time for motorists to learn about the very real economic benefits of performing regular vehicle maintenance, according to the Car Care Council. "Each ye ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Returns to 2010 New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 29 -- -- Unique, popular outdoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep vehicle lineup April 2 - April 11 at the Jacob Javits Center The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 New York I ... Continue reading
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