Motorsports Venues - Dover International Speedway Announces New Pricing Program
DOVER, June 29, 2011: On the heels of the 2012 race dates announcement last week, Dover International Speedway officials announced today a new, three-tiered pricing program beginning with its June 1-3, 2012 race weekend, with some of the lowest prices the track has offered in more than a decade for fans who purchase th ... Continue reading
Motorsports Business - NASCAR Foundation Seeks Nominations For Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
BROOKLYN, June 29, 2011: The NASCAR Foundation will recognize the outstanding charitable and volunteer efforts of NASCAR fans by awarding the inaugural Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, which includes a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to the childrenâs charity of the recipientâs choice. The a ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 640i First Drive Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor GARCHING, Germany - June 30, 2011: After driving the new BMW 6 Series Convertible in January, it was just a matter of time before the first get together with the new Coupe would be a fact. This week, the waiting was over. Visitors of the New York Auto Show had already the opportun ... Continue reading
Holiday Driving Safety And Other Tips from Ford
Screaming kids, congestion, road work, scorching weather: While we all like to get away for the summer, issues such as these can make for a lot of stress for people who are driving long distances, especially during the busy Fourth of July weekend. But Ford has some helpful safety tips for travelers heading out on the r ... Continue reading
Pew Clean Energy Program Asks The President to Raise MPG Standards
Action could save consumers millions at the pump and reduce consumption by more than one billion barrels of oil W -- The Pew Clean Energy Program launched a video this week to raise awareness of the benefits of increasing the fuel efficiency or miles-per-gallon (MPG) standards for cars and light trucks to as high as 60 ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a global tier one supplier of brake and control systems to the commercial vehicle industrytoday announced that its Electronic Servo Clutch System (ESCS) won China's New Energy Bus Auto Parts Technology Innovation Award for 2011 in recognition of SORL's novel technologi ... Continue reading
Supply Chain Management is Inteva's Subject at the 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Mary Foster, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Inteva Products, will join other industry leaders at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in a discussion to address manufacturing productivity and its role in world class manufacturing. ... Continue reading
GE Union Members Approve A New Four-Year Contracts
The members of GE's two largest unions have voted to approve new four-year national labor contracts with GE. Union officials informed GE that voting by members of IUE-CWA and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) was completed Wednesday, and that the national agreements have been ratified. ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS By its specification, the Jeep Liberty should be called a crossover. After all, it's built with rigid, car-like unibody construction, with independent front suspension. A solid rear axle is the only (alleged) concession to SUV status, but there's more. Your basic crossover is front ... Continue reading
Circle BMW Supports the USA Olympic Team
Circle BMW to Hold a BMW Drive for Team USA Event -Olympic Gold Medalist Caryn Davies will make an appearance at Circle BMW's event- EATONTOWN, N.J. (June 30, 2011) ... Continue reading
Manual Gearboxes Could be a Thing of the Past for the World's Supercars
BROMSGROVE, England, June 30, 2011 -- According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, high performance transmissions specialist Oerlikon Graziano suggests that the need for a manual gearbox option is disappearing at the supercar end of the automotive market. just-auto's analyst Matthew Beecham interviewed Oerli ... Continue reading
56 Miles-Per-Gallon Vehicle Standard Is Good, but 62 MPG Is Better Says Consumer Reports
Aggressive Fuel Economy Standard by 2025 Will Save Consumers Money and Dramatically Cut Oil Consumption -- Consumer Reports today commented on proposed fuel economy standards for 2017-2025 currently being considered by the Obama Administration. ... Continue reading
2012 Range Rover Evoque - Pricing & Fuel Economy Announced
2012 Range Rover Evoque will have a starting price of $43,995* for the five-door, and $44,995* for the coupe. Both prices include Destination and Delivery. As the lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever, the Range Rover Evoque sends a powerful message that the company is serious about sustainability and is de ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans Media Blitz for Camry Launch This Fall
Washington DC June 30, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp., seeking to rebuild U.S. sales momentum for its flagship Camry sedan, plans to position the redesigned car as "smart, safe, and worry-free" during a fall media blitz. Automotive News reports that Toyota executives told a meeting of 1,223 ... Continue reading
2011 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro Tiptronic Review and Roadtest
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Senior Editor The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro Tiptronic Model: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro Tiptronic Engine: 3.0-liter supercharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 272 hp @ 4,750 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 2,200 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in. L ... Continue reading
Emergency Vehicles Get The Green Light All The Way To The Scene
National City is putting the safety of its citizens first, by giving emergency services vehicles top priority. The City recently installed state-of-the-art Opticom multimode signal priority equipment to enhance safety and provide more efficient traffic signal preemption and management. National City has long advocated ... Continue reading
Overall quality of heavy-duty trucks has improved substantially in 2011, compared with 2010, but whether these quality gains can be sustained in the face of greater production and new emissions regulations remains in question, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction S ... Continue reading
Drivers Favor Red Light Safety Cameras Study Reports
Two thirds of drivers in 14 big cities with longstanding red light camera programs support their use, according to a new survey released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This study adds to the overwhelming body of evidence showing the life-saving benefits of this technology as well as strong public ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Sales Tip Towards Cars Once Again
Cars expected to account for 47 percent of Chevrolet total sales for first half of 2011, highest percentage since 1991 Four-cylinder models expected to account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales for first half of 2011 Chevrolet total sales are expected to increase 15 percent during the first half of 2011 fueled b ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Industries Reports Increased Growth
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.17 for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended May 31, 2011. This compares with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.43 in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and $1.10 in the seco ... Continue reading
Panasonic has developed innovative thermoelectric tubes especially suited for fluid heat source such as hot water and steam. The tubular shape enables direct and efficient heat transfer without additional heat exchangers, yielding high density of generated power. ... Continue reading
Universal Lubricants' ECO ULTRA Recycled Motor Oil More Widely Available
Revving the green motor oil revolution to full force Universal Lubricants added two Meineke Car Care Centers of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, SD) to its growing client base of ECO ULTRA motor oil users. ... Continue reading
G-OIL Motor Oil Now Available at Strauss Auto
Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safer consumer packaged goods and products, announced today the distribution of G-OIL motor oil in all 24 New Jersey locations of Strauss Auto and the full line of "G"-Branded automotive appearance products in a ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Adds Pepco Holdings
Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) has joined the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). PHI's membership in EDTA provides access to a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers and end users. ... Continue reading
Veteran Malkhassian Has Made A Career In Playboy MX-5 Cup
For Immediate Release Veteran Malkhassian Has Made A Career In Playboy MX-5 Cup TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2011) - When the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup rolls to its "home race" at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - site of the very first race in series history - next weekend as part of the Continental Tire Sports Car Festiva ... Continue reading
MagnaChip to Begin Wafer Production for ELMOS' 0.35um Automotive Semiconductor Products
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip Semiconductor") , a Korea-based foundry, designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and ELMOS Semiconductor AG ("ELMOS") (FSE: ELG), a Germany-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors primarily for the aut ... Continue reading
Sporty New Looks Available for the 2011 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America, offers an exciting new accessory package for 2011. First debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show -- the Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). ... Continue reading
New Car Sales Down in June, J. D. Power Reports
The pace of new-vehicle retail sales has cooled in the third week of June, after exhibiting a stronger pace during the first two weeks of the month, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. ... Continue reading
Outlaw Sprints - Tony Stewart Racing Teams Gunning For Victories At Dodge City
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30, 2010: Itâs a familiar scene in the Old West films. The tumbleweed blown by the hot summer air and the sound of a stiff breeze that echoes. The focal point soon turns to a showdown between good and evil. That scenario regularly rings true for many nights on the rugged stage of the World of Ou ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - British Electric High-performance Cars To Featured At Festival Of Speed
Goodwood, June 30, 2011: The very best in British designed and engineered electric high-performance cars are set to feature this week at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed FoS-TECH Exhibition, as the first of a series of public displays this summer by the EEMS Accelerate programme. EEMS Accelerate is presenting four c ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Race To The Chase Expected To Be Wild
DAYTONA BEACH, June 29, 2011: Over the next 10 races â aptly coined the Race to the Chase â NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers are scheduled to run 2,603 laps totaling over 3,706 miles in the hopes of becoming part of one much smaller number: 12. Though this yearâs Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver fi ... Continue reading
Sonoma, June 28, 2011: From 1992 through 2003, the No. 18 Interstate Batteries car for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) amassed 23 victories in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition with drivers Dale Jarrett and Bobby Labonte. Jarrett, who drove for JGR from 1992 through 1994, scored the first and perhaps biggest win for the famo ... Continue reading
Pro Karting - Austin Elliott Claims First Senior Yamaha Win
June 29, 2011L: Another weekend of racing and another podium result for California's Austin Elliott as this time, he claimed the win in the NorCal Outlaw Series Final event in the Yamaha Senior category. Competing in his first ever Sr. Yamaha race, Elliott steadily improved throughout the day to take the main event vic ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Austin City Council Endorses F1 Subsidies
Austin, June 29, 2011 Austin City officials have endorsed next year's USGP hosted at the new Circuit Of The America's located Southeast of the city center. In return for receiving the green light, event organizers agreed to several environmentally-sensitive facility alternations to the original venue plan, including th ... Continue reading
Motorsports Business - Yokohama's Andrew Briggs Discusses Motorsports Marketing
FULLERTON, June 29, 2011: Andrew Briggs became Yokohamaâs senior manager of motorsports in January and has been running full speed ever since. Briggs, who joined Yokohama in 2003, now oversees Yokohamaâs racing program, which includes campaigning sports cars and off-road vehicles. Question: Why is Yokohama in ... Continue reading
New Number of Votes in AB Volvo
Sweden-- The number of votes in AB Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has changed due to the conversion of a total of 3,232,011 Series A shares to a total of 3,232,011 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series A shares to Se ... Continue reading
bb.com says Ford makes affordable cool Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com editors put two Ford vehicles on their 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list. The "Euro-sweetened 2012 Focus," kbb.com says, offers "head-turning looks, sporty handling and a healthy standard equipment list in an efficient and affordable packag ... Continue reading
CMC Expands CAE's Role in Automotive Development on Altair's HyperWorks Platform
Altair Engineering, Inc. , a leading global provider of simulation technology and engineering services that strengthen client innovation and decision-making, today announced that China Motor Corp. (CMC), a Taiwan-based automotive original-equipment manufacturer (OEM), has significantly expanded its use of HyperWorks co ... Continue reading
With summer in full swing and July being National Anti-Boredom Month, Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, is encouraging people across the country to get out, get active and take advantage of all the summer has to offer by getting into a Zipcar. Whether you just need a car for a quick beach trip or ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Bestows Title on LUXE by Lisa Vogel
LUXE by Lisa Vogel receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer and is showcasing the brand -- known for smart, stylish, sexy bikinis and coordinating resort wear for modern women -- at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim located at The Raleigh in Miami Beach on Sunday, July 17, 2011. ( ... Continue reading
Car of the Month for July 2011 Goes To 2011 Chrysler 300 By NADAguides
NADAguides, the online provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the 2011 Chrysler 300 the NADAguides Car of the Month for July. The 2011 Chrysler 300 was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month for July 2011 based on the vehicle's sleek new elegant design and overall appearance, combined with ample space, ... Continue reading
Mephistopheles Takes To The Hill At Goodwood
Mephistopheles, the powerful, giant record-breaking car from 1923, is to put its pace to good use again this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
Sportiest MiTo Receives Dynamic Upgrades
Alfa Romeo has chosen to equip the latest model year Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with a number of innovative solutions to accentuate the model's outstanding qualities: road grip, agility, safety and driving feel.With updated dynamic exterior styling and an all-new sports interior, the latest range topping Alfa MiTo Qu ... Continue reading
Abarth Returns To Goodwood Festival Of Speed With 695 Tributo Ferrari
Abarth, the high performance arm of Fiat Group, returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed for a second year - and the star of the show will be the stunning Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. ... Continue reading
Mazda: Efficient Gasoline Engines The Future - Unplugs EV Importance
Mazda's president believes gasoline engines will still power 80 to 90 percent of the world's autos even in 20 years time, and remains confident it can grow without electric vehicles. The comments Thursday from Mazda Motor Corp. President Takashi Yamanouchi contrast with the strategy at Japanese rival Nissan Motor Co., ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Launches New Trade Club Website
Vauxhall is ensuring its Trade Club members have the best online resource for Vauxhall parts with the launch of its new Trade Club website, www.tradeclub.co.uk ... Continue reading
New D5 Diesel Helps To Balance Environmental And Performance For Company Car Drivers
Volvo's newly enhanced D5 range has tipped the scales rebalancing environmental and performance factors despite larger engine sizes. ... Continue reading
Audi Celebrates Tenth Le Mans Title With New R8 V8 Limited Edition
A stunning new titanium-effect paintwork option and enhanced standard equipment will mark out the new R8 V8 Limited Edition, which becomes available to order next month priced from £93,935 OTR. ... Continue reading
Kia Motorvation Drives Life Changing Learning
Kia Motors Australia and internationally-lauded driver training organisation, Motorvation, have strengthened and expanded their co-operative determination to provide young Australian drivers with the best possible start to a safe driving experience. ... Continue reading
Drive The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle At The Australian International Motor Show
In conjunction with the Victorian Government's Electric Vehicle Trial, Mitsubishi is supplying three of its electric vehicles, the i-MiEV, for use in the AIMS Test Drive Experience. ... Continue reading
At 9.48am on Friday July 1 in Melbourne, Audi will host its Australian International Motor Show media reveal at stand 25 on the largest Audi Australia stand ever. ... Continue reading
Nissan Murano - Fresh Face For The Future
The luxurious and sharply styled Nissan Murano has struck a chord with Australian buyers in the premium, medium-sized SUV market since the second generation model made its debut two years ago. ... Continue reading
Jayco's Sterling Range Just Got Better, With The Double Slide Out Caravan
Hot off the heels of the 2011 Jayco Sterling Caravan range launch, comes the release of the new Double Slide Out Sterling Caravan. ... Continue reading
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