5Minute Drive with Fireball Tim - Episode 2 +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD, CA - July 31, 2012: In this second episode of the Talk Show in a Car, Host Fireball Tim interviews incredible Singer Hannah Mulholland in a 475hp 2013 Jeep Cherokee SRT. ... Continue reading
Trucks Trending as Most Searched Vehicles for Summer
As summer temperatures rise, people head outside to enjoy everything from boating, biking and camping, to yard work, home improvement projects and more. Many individuals find themselves searching for a good quality truck that not only fits into their family's budget, but also allows them to partake in all of their summ ... Continue reading
Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, today announced that U.S. market leaders in retail fuel dispensers, Wayne, a GE Energy Business, and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, agreed to provide integrated support for the Isis SmartTap mobile commerce application, allowing ... Continue reading
New Survey Reveals High Awareness of Auto Refinancing, but Few Taking Advantage of Benefits
In spite of its benefits and high awareness -- and an advantageous lending climate - few are taking advantage of auto refinancing, according to a new snapshot survey from CarFinance.com (www . carfinance . com), a website dedicated to providing lending to below-prime consumers, and a resource for consumers seeking auto ... Continue reading
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, one of the vehicles people will see is an Audi A1 e-tron dressed in German colors and propelled by the efficient power of an UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) electric drive system. ... Continue reading
Pacific Honda Nets 270 Percent Increase in Mobile Traffic with Search Optics Solution
Just three months after the launch of a new mobile website developed by Search Optics to connect with customers and prospects via mobile devices, Pacific Honda of San Diego experienced a 270 percent increase in mobile traffic. Additionally, the number of inbound calls to the dealership from mobile devices rose 218 perc ... Continue reading
Phillips 66 Appoints Government Affairs Executive
Phillips 66 has named Phillip D. Brady as senior vice president of Government Affairs. Brady, who will be based in Washington, is responsible for the company's federal, state and international policy and governmental affairs efforts. 'Over just the past few months as an independent company, Phillips 66 has already pu ... Continue reading
China International Natural Gas Vehicle Summit 2012
China International Natural Gas Vehicle Summit 2012 will be held this October in Sichuan's capital city of Chengdu, focusing on the Asian and global natural gas and vehicle market. According to the Comprehensive Plan for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction during the 12th Five-year Plan Period approved by the St ... Continue reading
Satisfaction with automotive finance providers is significantly higher among dealers who have a preferred relationship with their lender, which is driven by a higher number of automated approvals, faster funding, more interactions with their sales representative and a perceived increase in the flexibility of the lender ... Continue reading
Design of Hybrid Powertrains for use in Commercial Vehicles Detailed in New SAE International Book
The recent development of hybrid powertrain components and system integration technologies can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional internal combustion engines. However, energy consumption still outpaces production, and worsening air quality and traffic congestion demand that sustainable ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Presents $62,000 Research Grant to Kettering University
Officials from TRW Automotive, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, were on the Kettering University campus July 20 to present a $62,000 research grant. The grant extends an ongoing relationship between Kettering University and TRW. 'This is an excellent collaborative partnership that allows Kettering to en ... Continue reading
BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company to Support Clean Energy
BMW and Green Mountain Energy Company today announced their partnership to offer drivers of the BMW ActiveE the choice to support renewable energy for their cars. The ActiveE drivers, known as Electronauts,' now have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Green Mountain to cover the est ... Continue reading
Clarion Corporation of America (CCA) announces the availability of the Next GATE that first debuted at a recent CTIA conference press event. Clarion's Next GATE presents a smarter way to stay connected in your vehicle with a smartphone controller for iPhone and is now widely available through Amazon, Crutchfield and at ... Continue reading
AAMCO Officially Kicks Off '50 Cars in 50 States' Initiative
St. Louis area Vietnam War Veteran enjoys free car repairs from local AAMCO dealerships. AAMCO, one of the world's most recognized auto repair companies, begins its 50 Cars in 50 States initiative by repairing the car of a Vietnam War veteran in St. Louis, Mo. through its partnership with the Military Order of the Purp ... Continue reading
Colorado's 'Save Time, Renew Online' Social Media Campaign Recognized with National PACE Award
The Colorado Department of Revenue's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Donor Alliance and Colorado.gov today announced that their joint Save Time, Renew Online" social media campaign utilizing the fictitious character Guy VROOM has been named the Best Use of Social Media by the annual PACE Awards sponsored by the Ame ... Continue reading
GEICO earns Ward Group's top financial rating 22 years in a row
GEICO has been named to the 2012 Ward's 50 top performing insurance companies for the 22nd consecutive year. The company is being recognized for its outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five year period from 2007 - 20011. GEICO is one of only three companies so honore ... Continue reading
Alliance Fuel-Efficiency Tips Ease Strain of Gas Price Surge
Does the sudden jump in gas prices have you jumpy as you head out on your summer vacation? Fuel-efficient driving and proper vehicle maintenance, as demonstrated in the Alliance to Save Energy's fuel-efficiency videos, can keep more money in your pocket this summer and beyond. "Gas prices have surged by about 15 cents ... Continue reading
Nissan's Smyrna Manufacturing Plant Achieves ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance Certification
In May 2012, Nissan's Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant became the first passenger-vehicle manufacturing facility to attain ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance (SEP) certifications. Accredited under the American National Standards Institute and National Accreditation Board, these certifications recognize the Smyrna f ... Continue reading
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Recognizes Union Pacific Railroad with Provider of the Year Award
Union Pacific Railroad was named the 2011 Provider of the Year by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Vehicle Services Americas Inc. (WWL). This award evaluates railroad, truck and short sea companies to determine the best overall logistics excellence provider in the areas of quality, performance and customer service. ... Continue reading
EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals
EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today they will partner with the Governors Institute on Community Design to provi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "CNG Vehicle Market in Latin America 2011-2015" report to their offering. 'CNG Vehicle Market in Latin America 2011-2015' TechNavio's analysts forecast the Compressed Natural Vehicle market in Latin America 2011-2015 to reach 6.8 million units by 2015. One of the k ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - JJ Wins Fourth Brickyard
INDIANAPOLIS, Jul. 30, 2012: Make room for Jimmie Johnson among the legends of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Johnson won the Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard Powered by BigMachineRecords.com on Sunday, July 29, joining Jeff Gordon as the only four-time winners of the annual NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Brickyard Winners Conference
KERRY THARP: We've got our race winning team for today's 19th annual Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard Powered by BigMachine Records, and our race winner is Jimmie Johnson, he drove the No. 48 Lowe's KOBALT Tools Chevrolet to victory lane for the fourth time here at Indianapolis Motor Speedwa ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - Brown Wins Again, Schmacher Out In Quarter Finals
Sonoma, Jul. 30, 2012: U.S. Army NHRA Racing Top Fuel drivers Antron Brown and Tony âThe Sargeâ Schumacher were in Wine Country on Sunday for the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. Refusing to accept defeat like the Army Strong Soldiers he represents, Brown rolled to his second straight win aft ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - Baltimore GP Layout Altered
Baltimore, Jul. 30, 2012: Three alterations to the 2-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit for the Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Grand Prix of Baltimore will be incorporated into its construction, which was scheduled to begin overnight July 30. A news conference to position a ceremonial track barrier took place earlier in the day. ... Continue reading
New AAA Hotel Rating Guidelines Accommodate Member Expectations for Resort and Wi-Fi Fees
Evolving travel and hotel trends spur revisions to Approval Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines used by AAA hotel inspectors The voice of the consumer just got louder during the only comprehensive North American hotel inspections and ratings performed by experts. AAA has updated its Approval Requirements & Diamond ... Continue reading
Nissan Hits The Right Note With National Grid Engineering Trainees
Nissan is supplying 51 Note n-tec+ models to National Grid for use on its Construction Entry Engineering Programme (CEEP) training scheme. The first 17 have been handed over to National Grid's trainees, while the remaining 34 will be delivered later this year. ... Continue reading
Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype Shows Its Sporting Colours In Iconic Martini Racing Design
Driving trials of the Porsche 918 Spyder are continuing at high speed, and in the distinctive, sporting livery of Martini Racing; made famous in the 1970s as the colour scheme of many successful Porsche race cars. ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Launches "The Road to Natural Gas"
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today released ââ¬ÅThe Road to Natural Gas,ââ¬??? a listing of trucking companies, refuse haulers, fleet operators, airports, municipalities and other organizations which have signed new or expanded existing agreements with Clean Energy to provide natural ga ... Continue reading
TOKYO, July 31, 2012 TOKYO, July 31, 2012 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC; NYSE) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2012. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2012 ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Dealer Financing Report
Relationships Fostered under Preferred Programs Significantly Increase Dealer Satisfaction and the Percentage of Business Sent to Lenders BMW Financial Services Ranks Highest in Dealer Satisfaction in Prime Retail Credit and Retail Leasing Rankings; Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Ranks Highest in Floor Planning WESTL ... Continue reading
Lexus today reveals its new LS model range, comprising the LS 460, LS 600h and, for the first time in its history, an F Sport version of its flagship model. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Opens New Vehicle Plant In China
The Volkswagen Group is creating new facilities in the growing market of China. ... Continue reading
Taking On The Finnish Roller-Coaster
After a six-week break, the WRC resumes with the iconic Rally Finland. ... Continue reading
Touareg Adventurer Sets Off On New World Record Tour
Long distance driving veteran Rainer Zietlow and his team have set off on a new record-breaking trip: the long-distance adventurer is aiming to do 23,000 kilometres from Melbourne to St. Petersburg in a Touareg powered by the standard engine. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Continues Successful Performance In First Half Of 2012
The Volkswagen Group maintained its positive trajectory in the first half of 2012 despite growing challenges in a large number of automotive markets. ... Continue reading
New Entry BMW 5 Series GT in a Class of Its Own
BMW Australia today announced specification and performance enhancements for the 5 Series Gran Turismo, headlined by a new entry model, the 520d GT priced from $89,900. ... Continue reading
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