Toyota Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Toyota today announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the regions worst-hit by the storm. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Donates $1,000,000 To The American Red Cross For Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it will be donating one million dollars to the American Red Cross in support toward disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. "The devastation that Hurricane Sandy left behind will be felt for a long time in the communities in which we live and work," said St ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Remembers Legendary Race Car Driver John Fitch
John Fitch, legendary race car driver and an influential figure in developing professional road racing, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 4, 1917. After serving as a fighter pilot in WW II, Fitch began racing cars in 1950. He participated in several races in 1951 and he became the first Sports Car Club of Ame ... Continue reading
Ford takes center stage with the hottest stars in Vegas Ford Mustang and F-Series pickups are officially the "Hottest Car and Truck" at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, with more Ford vehicles on display than any other car or truck -- 70 in all, from classic 1930s hot rods to the newest products. The SEMA Award recog ... Continue reading
Auto Analyst Baum, NRDC Dub 2012 "The Year of the Green Car," Debunk Attacks On High-MPG Vehicles
Separating Fact From Fiction: Model Year and Calendar Year 2012 Are Best Ever For Greenest Vehicles It's time to give unfairly maligned green cars the respect they earned in a major way in 2012, according to auto analyst Alan L. Baum and Natural Resources Defense Council senior vehicles analyst Luke Tonachel. "The fact ... Continue reading
Since it was established just over a year ago, Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) continues to become a major industry research hub on campus. 'The advantage of a power electronics lab lies on the ease of managing all the staffs as they work.' ... Continue reading
Visteon Appoints Jeffrey M. Stafeil as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Visteon Corporation today announced that Jeffrey M. Stafeil is joining the global automotive supplier and will serve as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Stafeil, who will become CFO on Nov. 2, joins Visteon from DURA Automotive Systems, where he had been chief executive officer since October 2010, ... Continue reading
For the first time in the company's history, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the best small and medium workplaces in the United States on their annual Best Small and Medium Workplaces list, to be published by Fortune Magazine in November. Ranked No. 24, the list rec ... Continue reading
Assembly lines in Japan and the United States produced more than 20,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in 2011, an all-time record for such vehicles. But optimism about the market for PEVs has gradually been replaced with a better understanding of the practical challenges of launching new models and expanding PEV sal ... Continue reading
Do men who drive red cars really pay more for car insurance?
The results are in, and a majority of drivers in Washington and Oregon could do better when taking a recent insurance pop quiz. Case in point: about one in three Northwest drivers think that driving a red car, among other behaviors, will cost them more in insurance premiums. Not true, says PEMCO Insurance, the Northwes ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Leadership Changes In Canada, Brazil
Nissan today announced that Allen Childs will retire as president, Nissan Canada, following a distinguished career with the company. He will be replaced by Christian Meunier , currently president, Nissan Brazil, who will become president of Nissan's third largest market in the Americas. Both changes are effective Janua ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Provides $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Ford employees and Ford Motor Company Fund are contributing $50,000 to the American Red Cross and its local chapters for areas hit by Hurricane Sandy Ford Motor Company is an active partner in the 2012 Red Cross Disaster Responder Program American Red Cross and Ford have partnered for more than 30 years Ford employees ... Continue reading
AVnu Alliance and the GENIVI Alliance have announced a liaison agreement to align software requirements for automotive Ethernet IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) and related applications. This initiative defines areas of mutual interest in IVI specifications and furthers both organizations effort to support compliance and ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 10.31.2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Mopar Announces Top Performance Parts and Accessories for All-new 2013 SRT Viper
Production of all-new 2013 SRT Viper begins next month Mopar performance parts and accessories available at Mopar.com Owners of the heart-pounding all-new SRT Viper will have more than 50 Mopar performance parts and accessories from which to choose. "By itself, our all-new SRT Viper stands out from the crowd," said Pie ... Continue reading
TACOMA, Oct. 30, 2012: In an effort to put the brakes on hunger, LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) is partnering with Northwest Harvest for a month-long food drive. From Nov. 1-30, the recently opened Tacoma museum will accept food donations, with all proceeds going to Northwest Harvest â Washington Sta ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road - Challenge Cup Races Thrill At Firebird
Phoenix, Oct. 30, 2012: With the 2012 championship season now complete, all that remains this year for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by GEICO, is the ever-popular Lucas Oil Challenge Cup. In this series of unique, one-off races, drivers compete for big money prizes and bragging rights, and to close ou ... Continue reading
MILLSTADT, Oct. 30, 2012: The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series has entered into a multi-year agreement to sanction the POWRi Lucas Oil Australian Speedcar Super Series and the POWRi Lucas Oil New Zealand Midget Super Series. The three series will operate under the same technical regulations and procedures. It est ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - SST Hires Markham To Oversee SST Productions
Charlotte, Oct. 30, 2012: Robby Gordonâs Stadium Super Truck Series announced Monday that effective immediately, Jason Markham will lead the efforts for the newly formed SST productions which will hold offices in both Los Angeles, Calif., and Charlotte, N.C. Markham, will oversee the development of SST Productions ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Ricky Johnson And Bryce Menzies Win TORC Championships
Mooresville, Oct. 30, 2012: Menzies Motorsports put on a dominating show at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, CA on Saturday, September 29th. Drivers Ricky Johnson and Bryce Menzies each scored wins and claimed two more TORC (The Off-Road Championship) Series Championships for the team. Johnson won all three PR ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation has taken another step on the journey towards autonomous driving - self-driving vehicles - by demonstrating a new traffic jam assistance system. The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h, will be ready for production in 2014. "Th ... Continue reading
GasPod Fuel Savings Verified by Independent Field Testers
The plethora of fuel savings devices that don't work challenges legitimate products to prove their worth. AeroHance offers the science verifying that adding GasPods to make one's vehicle more aerodynamic saves fuel. AeroHance retained the services of the largest engineering services group servicing the auto industry to ... Continue reading
Smithers Rapra's Carbon Black World Brings Hundreds of Carbon Black Leaders to San Diego Next Week
The only North American event in 2012 focused on the carbon black industry will kick off next week at the Omni San Diego in San Diego, CA. Attendance for Smithers Rapra's Carbon Black World 2012 is up more than 50% from previous editions and will connect organizations from all over the carbon black supply chain includi ... Continue reading
Ford ranks first in ABI Research's OEM connected automotive infotainment Competitive Assessment, performing strongly in regional coverage offering SYNC in Europe, North America, and Asia and in market share. In second place was BMW, excelling in regional coverage, quality, and feature set. Challenger Toyota took third ... Continue reading
Toyota Produces 25 Millionth North American Built Vehicle
Toyota celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky., plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle â a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon â represents 26 years of manufacturing, a direct investment of ... Continue reading
ChargePoint today announced it has joined the Green Parking Council. The Green Parking Council is a not-for-profit organization providing leadership and oversight of the green conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets. As GPC's newest Bronze Level member ChargePoint will encour ... Continue reading
The Mini Countryman: Model Update Measures For Autumn 2012
In the two years since its launch onto the world's car markets, the MINI Countryman has developed into a driving force behind the continuing growth of the brand. ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 350 Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
2013 Lexus GS 350 A quick and quiet quality ride By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4304 ) The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 is now the fourth iteration of this mid-luxury performance sedan. The Lexus GS first hit the U.S. shores in 1993 and this fourth generation made its U.S. premier at t ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels -2013 Mazda CX-5 Review
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 MAZDA CX-5 REVIEW By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE MAZDA CX-5 VEHICLE The CX-5 is a new model for Mazda, best described as a more compact and sportier version of the mid-size CX-7 and the three-row CX-9 crossovers, fitting right into the market by focusing prima ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Nissan Quest Review
MORE INFO Your Perfect Minivan Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE NISSAN QUEST VEHICLE Redesigned just last year â with raging success â the Quest is Nissanâs three-row, seven-passenger minivan featuring a boxy, wagon-like design notable for its ful ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2013 Volkswagen CC Review
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC VEHICLE Just as traditional SUVs evolve into crossovers to stay competitive, so must sedans â and the Volkswagen CC successfully does this by embracing a couple-like si ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--Assembly lines in Japan and the United States produced more than 20,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in 2011, an all-time record for such vehicles. But optimism about the market for PEVs has gradually been replaced with a better understanding of the practical challenges of launching new models and e ... Continue reading
Stylish New-Look Mazda MX-5 Available Now
New-Look Mazda MX-5, the latest iteration of the world's most popular open-top sports car, has arrived in Australia and is available now in Mazda showrooms across the country. ... Continue reading
The Duke Of Kent Visits The National Motor Museum
On Monday, 29th October, 2012, HRH The Duke of Kent paid an official visit to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, exactly forty years after his original visit. ... Continue reading
Renault Trucks Targets Cost-Conscious Operators With New Renault Master Eco Plus Competitive Finance
Renault Trucks is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Renault Master ECO, a key addition to its versatile LCV range. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Launches Full-Scale Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
The dream of millions of Hot Wheels fans of all ages will come to life when the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition arrives at Chevrolet dealerships early next year. ... Continue reading
Dates Confirmed For Beaulieu's International Autojumble 2013 - 7th & 8th September 2013
Beaulieu is pleased to announce that the 2013 dates for its world-famous International Autojumble, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, have been confirmed as the 7th and 8th September. ... Continue reading
Honda has sold more than one million hybrid vehicles across the globe since 1999. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Australia Bunkers Down with Local Golfing Talent Greg Chalmers
Volvo Car Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of Australia's leading golfers, Greg Chalmers, during the Emirates Australian Open (6-9 December) and the PGA Championship event at Coolum (13-16 December). ... Continue reading
Projecta's Powerful 12V Sine Wave Inverter Makes its Mark
Projecta's most powerful 12V pure sine wave inverter, the IP2000 offers all the class leading features of the Intelli-Wave range with the added benefits of a sophisticated AC transfer switch, ultra clean power delivery and rugged construction. ... Continue reading
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