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Kia Naimo electric concept car premieres at Seoul Motor Show

Kia Naimo electric concept car premieres at Seoul Motor Show

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Naimo electric concept stars in Seoul - Striking all-electric concept car makes world debut at Seoul Motor Show - Kia Naimo expresses sophistication through simpl ... Continue reading

Diesel Technology Forum Statement on President Obama's Energy Speech

Diesel Technology Forum Statement on President Obama's Energy Speech

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 "Diesel technology will continue to be the lifeblood of our economy, powering the overwhelming majority of the nation's construction, goods movement, mining and public transportation." – Allen Schaeffer WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allen Sch ... Continue reading

Jeep Grand Cherokee Wins 2011 Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association SUV of the Year Title

Jeep Grand Cherokee Wins 2011 Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association SUV of the Year Title

PR Newswire DENVER, March 30, 2011 DENVER, March 30, 2011 -- 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee awarded SUV of the Year at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show Rocky Mountain Automotive Press cite comfort on-road, toughness off-road, and impressive quality Esteemed award for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the latest in a long li ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review, Specs, Comparisons and Prices, 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 156 hp @ 6,000 rpm (191 net hp)/136 lb.-ft. @ 2,250 rpm Transmission: E-CVT Wheelbase: 107.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.8 x 72.2 x 56.9 in. Tires: P225/50VR17 Cargo volume: 11.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

New Reports From Citi, Ceres See U.S. Auto Industry Boosting Profits, Sales With Higher Mileage Standards - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

New Reports From Citi, Ceres See U.S. Auto Industry Boosting Profits, Sales With Higher Mileage Standards - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards, Electric Vehicle Push Will Accelerate Sales and Profits for U.S. Carmakers More than Global Competitors, Two Analyses Conclude WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 - As the U.S. ramps up vehicle fuel efficiency standards, two new reports from Citi Investment Research, ... Continue reading

Propel Technology: Another Record-Breaking Year in Buses for Allison Transmission

Propel Technology: Another Record-Breaking Year in Buses for Allison Transmission

SHANGHAI--Allison Transmission, once again announces record sales into the global city bus and coach market, during 2010. With more than 15,000 units sold into this sector worldwide, Allison further strengthens its position as a premier provider of automatic transmissions and hybrid systems. This success came as a resu ... Continue reading

Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger

Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger

PR Newswire MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 -- Leviton today announced the Evr-Green™ 120 Level 1 Portable Charger, which allows drivers to charge a plug-in vehicle anywhere a standard outlet is available, has received Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® (UL) Listing for El ... Continue reading

President Obama Calls for Passage of NAT GAS Act, According to NGVAmerica

President Obama Calls for Passage of NAT GAS Act, According to NGVAmerica

WASHINGTON--NGVAmerica, the trade association that represents the U.S. natural gas vehicle industry, hailed President Obama’s call today for the passage of the NAT GAS Act as part of his new federal energy blueprint. In his written remarks today, the President said: “Leading by Example With the Fede ... Continue reading

EDTA Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Electric Drive as Solution for a Secure Energy Future

EDTA Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Electric Drive as Solution for a Secure Energy Future

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Obama Administration outlined policies to establish a more secure energy future by reducing U.S. oil imports by one-third over the next ten years. The President identified electric drive vehicles as critical to this ... Continue reading

Creative Firsts Earn GM Entry to Advertising Hall of Fame

Creative Firsts Earn GM Entry to Advertising Hall of Fame

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 30, 2011 DETROIT, March 30, 2011 -- The American Advertising Federation is inducting General Motors into the Advertising Hall of Fame tonight during ceremonies in New York City. GM joins Procter & Gamble Co. as the only corporations selected in the federation's 62-year history. GM has establi ... Continue reading

Ford eNews - March 30, 2011

Ford eNews - March 30, 2011

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- Rising prices at the pump fuel demand for natural gas Higher fuel prices, increasing government incentives and more CNG fueling stations are spurring interest in compressed natural gas-powered commercial vehicles offered by Ford. Cab company ... Continue reading

GEICO $150,000 Donation to Boost USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Programs

GEICO $150,000 Donation to Boost USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Programs

HAMPTON ROADS, Va.--Wellness for Warriors programs, airport and military welcome centers, and entertainment events run by the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will be among USO programs that receive a financial boost of $150,000 from GEICO. The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation has ... Continue reading

Valvoline Introduces UltraMax Lubricants for Off-Highway Equipment

Valvoline Introduces UltraMax Lubricants for Off-Highway Equipment

PR Newswire LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 -- Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. has launched its UltraMax product line to extend the life of off-highway engines and equipment by going beyond OEM standards to outprotect, outperform and provide better cost containment. The UltraMax lineup ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks to boost production, recall 700 workers at New River Valley, VA, plant

Volvo Trucks to boost production, recall 700 workers at New River Valley, VA, plant

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: “Combined with the improving economy, this response is helping us continue the momentum we established with our 2010 market share increase.” Volvo Trucks in North America today announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at it ... Continue reading

GM to Invest More Than $30 Million in Pontiac Stamping

GM to Invest More Than $30 Million in Pontiac Stamping

PR Newswire PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- General Motors today announced more than $30 million of investment in its Pontiac Stamping Plant earmarked for tooling and equipment to enhance the plant's manufacturing capabilities. "GM continues to invest in our manufacturing operations to ... Continue reading

City of San Jose and the California Energy Commission Team Up to Welcome Wrightspeed

City of San Jose and the California Energy Commission Team Up to Welcome Wrightspeed

PR Newswire SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2011 SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2011 -- Event: Join San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, California Energy Commission Vice Chair James Boyd, Wrightspeed CEO Ian Wright, members from the local cleantech community and others for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new ... Continue reading

Wonder Auto's Subsidiary Named 'Leading Engine Valve Company of Chinese Automobile Parts Industry' by CAAM

Wonder Auto's Subsidiary Named 'Leading Engine Valve Company of Chinese Automobile Parts Industry' by CAAM

PR Newswire JINZHOU, China, March 30, 2011 JINZHOU, China, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company") , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, safety products, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that its s ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The 2011 Import and Export Market for Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Wreckers, Cranes, and Derricks

Research and Markets: The 2011 Import and Export Market for Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Wreckers, Cranes, and Derricks

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42730a/the_2011_import_an) has announced the addition of the "The 2011 Import and Export Market for Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Wreckers, Cranes, and Derricks Excluding Those for the Transport of Persons or Goods in Yemen" report to their offe ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group LLC Gets Consumers Rolling at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show

Chrysler Group LLC Gets Consumers Rolling at the 2011 Denver International Auto Show

PR Newswire DENVER, March 30, 2011 DENVER, March 30, 2011 -- Rock climbing, scaling a mountain created by the Jeep® brand or cruising the streets of downtown Denver in all new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram products, consumers will get a hands-on Chrysler Group experience at the 2011 Denver International Au ... Continue reading

Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento

Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento

PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, along with Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation, today announced Zipcar's expansion into Sacramento, Calif. This new program is the first car sha ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz SLK Benefits from More Aggressive Image, Says CAP

New Mercedes-Benz SLK Benefits from More Aggressive Image, Says CAP

LONDON--AGGRESSIVE styling and across-the-board improvements have given the new Mercedes-Benz SLK a significant forecast residual value premium over the outgoing model, according to CAP, the used car pricing experts. “Historically the SLK has suffered something of an image problem, sometimes unkindly described as ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Announces New Vehicle Shipment

Green Automotive Announces New Vehicle Shipment

DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (GACR.PK) announced today the arrival of nine new All-Electric vehicles from its vehicle manufacturer based in China. According to the Company the vehicles have cleared Customs and have been delivered to its temporary holding facility in Southern California. “The Electr ... Continue reading

Ford's Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads Around the World

Ford's Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads Around the World

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- Ford's Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium and Michigan Proving Ground in the U.S. feature miles of test track that specifically re-creates potholes and damaged surfaces to mirror extreme public road conditions Real-world road simulations, high ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month

April is National Car Care Month

Basic car maitenance Helps Avoid Costly Repairs Down the Road BETHESDA, Md., March 30, 2011 National Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs do ... Continue reading

Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA

Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA

Ethanol Lowers Gasoline Prices - Made In The USA, Ethanol lowers gas prices, Broin tells Senate committee POET ready to expand through cellulosic ethanol, but needs access to fuel market Jeff Broin written testimony, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry 3-30-11 POET CEO Jeff Broin's written testimony ... Continue reading

NASCAR drivers Sorenson, Stenhouse Jr.,Kvapil, Joined By Covington, Meet And Greet At Nashville

NASCAR drivers Sorenson, Stenhouse Jr.,Kvapil, Joined By Covington, Meet And Greet At Nashville

LEBANON, March 30, 2011: Just more than three weeks before the cars take to the track for the first of two NASCAR doubleheader weekends at Nashville Superspeedway, a handful of drivers and a musician made a visit to the track. NASCAR drivers Reed Sorenson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Travis Kvapil were joined by musician B ... Continue reading

Coolest Headlights Debut On Mercedes-Benz

Coolest Headlights Debut On Mercedes-Benz

<b>German Automaker Outfits E- & S-Class with 20% Higher Headlamp Color Temperature; Distinctive Blue Hue Hard to Miss</b> HILLSBORO, N.H., March 30, 2011: In the world of automotive lighting, “coolâ€&#65533; lights are getting hot, according to the leading supplier of automotive headlights. Headlights—like ... Continue reading

Mark Martin To Make 800th Start In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Mark Martin To Make 800th Start In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, becoming the eighth driver to start 800 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. During a career that has spanned parts of four decades, Martin has tallied 40 victories, 264 top fives and 429 top 10s. His 40 wins rank 16th all-time. Coincidentally, Martinsville Speedway was the site of ... Continue reading

New 2.2-Litre Diesel Engine Debuts In Jaguar XF Development Mule

New 2.2-Litre Diesel Engine Debuts In Jaguar XF Development Mule

Jaguar has unveiled its most efficient engine yet in the form of a new 2.2-litre diesel unit. ... Continue reading

Ford Of Britain 100: Image of the Week - 13/52

Ford Of Britain 100: Image of the Week - 13/52

To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Is the Ultimate Porsche Gran Turismo - Specs and Comparisons +VIDEO

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Is the Ultimate Porsche Gran Turismo - Specs and Comparisons +VIDEO

Panamera Turbo S, Porsche once again raises the bar for sporty four-door luxury cars by delivering ultra high performance and efficiency, sports-car-like driving dynamics, and first-class comfort in a purely Porsche package. Porsche will reveal its most powerful Panamera for the first time in North America on April 20, ... Continue reading

Skoda Launches Media Services App For Iphone And Ipad

Skoda Launches Media Services App For Iphone And Ipad

Committed to improving the availability of product and brand information, Skoda has launched a new application for iPhone and iPad users. ... Continue reading

Porsche Announces The New Panamera Turbo S, The Definitive 550 Hp Gran Turismo

Porsche Announces The New Panamera Turbo S, The Definitive 550 Hp Gran Turismo

With the new Panamera Turbo S, Porsche is raising the bar for sporting four-door luxury cars. ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Joins Leading UK Airport Taxi Fleet

Toyota Prius Joins Leading UK Airport Taxi Fleet

Leading airport taxi service Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. The five full hybrid hatchbacks arrived at the company's Stansted, Essex office in early March to take their place in an existing fleet of 80 MPVs, and will be followed by 10 more at Stansted over the next tw ... Continue reading

Masterfit Promise Keeps Vauxhall In First Place For Customer Service

Masterfit Promise Keeps Vauxhall In First Place For Customer Service

The Vauxhall MasterFit Promise is keeping the servicing and repair programme at the head of the pack during these financially challenging times by continuing to offer customers quality and good value. ... Continue reading

Electric Dreams Realised For Mayor Of London

Electric Dreams Realised For Mayor Of London

The new all-electric Peugeot iOn city car has finished off a whirlwind launch tour of the UK at London's City Hall, where Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, cast an approving eye over one of the first zero tailpipe emissions cars to go on general sale. ... Continue reading

Ford CEO Alan Mulally Is FT Person Of The Year

Ford CEO Alan Mulally Is FT Person Of The Year

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally has been recognised as Person of the Year in the third annual FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards. ... Continue reading

Skoda Octavia RS Returns to Targa Tasmania

Skoda Octavia RS Returns to Targa Tasmania

Skoda Australia will return to Australian tarmac rally competition in this year's 20th anniversary of the Targa Tasmania. ... Continue reading

2011 Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival

2011 Audi Noosa Food and Wine Festival

Audi is proud to once again be the principal sponsor of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival, being held on the stunning Sunshine Coast from May 13 - 15, 2011. ... Continue reading

Ford Australia Revives Mad Max Interceptor

Ford Australia Revives Mad Max Interceptor

Ford Australia, in partnership with TopGear Australia magazine, has unveiled not one, but two spectacular new Mad Max Interceptors. ... Continue reading

Robb Brent Focusing On Bigger Picture In 2011

Robb Brent Focusing On Bigger Picture In 2011

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, March 30, 2011: Robb Brent, the most recent ARCA winner at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway has different goals in 2011 than he had last year. After competing in the full ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season in 2010 driving for Allgaier Motorsports, sponsorship woes have sidelined Brent thus far this yea ... Continue reading

Kory Rabenold Focuses On Pocono Return

Kory Rabenold Focuses On Pocono Return

SLATINGTON, March 30, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Kory Rabenold may not competing full-time in the series in 2011 but the Slatington, Pennsylvania is eagerly preparing for the Pocono ARCA 200 on Saturday, June 11th. While his Kory Rabenold Racing (KRR) is still attacking partners for the event, ... Continue reading

FREE ARCA Autograph Session and Garage Walkthrough Friday, April 15 at DEGA

FREE ARCA Autograph Session and Garage Walkthrough Friday, April 15 at DEGA

TALLADEGA,March 30, 3011:The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will open its garage to infield guests at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, April 15 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Drivers from the series will be available for autographs at their haulers during this time. “We’re excited that ARCA officials a ... Continue reading

Wood Brothers Back on Home Turf at Martinsville

Wood Brothers Back on Home Turf at Martinsville

After being away for a couple of seasons, NASCAR’s oldest team is returning to NASCAR’s oldest track. The Wood Brothers from Stuart, Va., their driver Trevor Bayne and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will race this weekend in the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the tea ... Continue reading

Junior Open Wheel Racing Young Gun signs with Team Wilson for ARCA Trucks Series

Junior Open Wheel Racing Young Gun signs with Team Wilson for ARCA Trucks Series

St. Marys, March, 20, 2011: It was announced today that 20 yr. old junior open wheel racing standout Corey Dalenberg of Bellville, OH has signed an agreement to race with Wilson Motorsports and Team Wilson Driver Development in the ARCA Truck Series during the 2011 season. “Corey is an energetic young man with a l ... Continue reading

Yokohama to Give Away $5,000 Worth of 101ZL Tires and iPads at Mid-America Trucking Show

Yokohama to Give Away $5,000 Worth of 101ZL Tires and iPads at Mid-America Trucking Show

FULLERTON, March 28, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation is giving away 101ZL™ premium steer tires and iPads each day at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, March 31-April 2. “All MATS attendees have to do is stop at our booth (14124) and register to win,â€&#65533; said Rick Phillips, ... Continue reading

Thunderhill Raceway's Schedule of Events - April 1 and 2

Thunderhill Raceway's Schedule of Events - April 1 and 2

THUNDERHILL RACEWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 1 & 2, 2011 Friday, April 1—4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.—Open Test-n-Tune—Tech Opens— Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage/pit access throughout the weekend—without having to w ... Continue reading

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