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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO

NEW NISSAN VERSA SEDAN VAUNTED AND VALUE PRICED By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large Nissan has launched the all new 2012 model of its best selling Versa family sedan that represents more than just a good value. This is a real car, a true family sedan not one of those little boxes on wheels that pass for a car, mu ... Continue reading

Jaguar 2012 Model Line Up - Cars So Delicious You Want to Eat Them +VIDEO

Jaguar 2012 Model Line Up - Cars So Delicious You Want to Eat Them +VIDEO

XF New contemporary exterior echoes flagship XJ Upgraded interior with cutting-edge technology Comprehensive powertrain updates improve performance and economy XK Revised sporting GT with dramatic design enhancements 186mph XKR-S tops the range New option packs emphasise luxury and sporting personality XJ All-aluminium ... Continue reading

Rosneft and ExxonMobil to Join Forces for Development of Arctic and Black Sea Resources, Expand Technology Sharing and Implement Joint International Projects

Rosneft and ExxonMobil to Join Forces for Development of Arctic and Black Sea Resources, Expand Technology Sharing and Implement Joint International Projects

Rosneft and ExxonMobil have executed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement under which the companies plan to undertake joint exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources in Russia, the United States and other countries throughout the world, and commence technology and expertise sharing activities. ... Continue reading

Volvo Developing a Plug-in Hybrid Bus

Volvo Developing a Plug-in Hybrid Bus

Reducing the total global energy consumption is the most important measure today and in the future Volvo Buses is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that can drive long distances silently and exhaust-free on only electricity. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, supported by the European Union. ... Continue reading

Domestic Solar Industry Gains Could Influence Presidential Campaign Politics

Domestic Solar Industry Gains Could Influence Presidential Campaign Politics

As the U.S. presidential race gets underway, tremendous gains in the U.S. solar industry could influence energy policy discussions on the campaign trail. On the Move Systems, a company focused on the development of profitable new solar energy technologies, is positioning itself to capitalize on continued public demand ... Continue reading

Brown Trucking Orders Additional 1,500 SkyBitz GLS Mobile Terminals to Manage its Entire Trailer Fleet

Brown Trucking Orders Additional 1,500 SkyBitz GLS Mobile Terminals to Manage its Entire Trailer Fleet

SkyBitz, the leader in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, today announced that Brown Trucking, an industry leading regional dedicated truckload carrier, is adding 1,500 more of SkyBitz's GLS mobile terminals for their fleet. ... Continue reading

Clean Energy, Clean Streets: Autocar Announces Partnership with Elgin Sweeper Company

Clean Energy, Clean Streets: Autocar Announces Partnership with Elgin Sweeper Company

Autocar, the first name in alternative fuel and custom severe-service trucks, is pleased to announce the formation of a Strategic Partnership between Autocar Industries, LLC and Federal Signal's Elgin Sweeper Company, North America's leading street sweeper manufacturer. ... Continue reading

KAR Auction Services Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

KAR Auction Services Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

KAR Auction Services, Inc. today announced its participation in the following investor conferences which will also be available via live audio webcast: Credit Suisse 2011 Automotive & Transportation ConferenceEric Loughmiller, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President and Jonathan Peisner, Vice President and ... Continue reading

Indy Lights - Mitchell Wants to Learn the Track Quickly At Baltimore

Indy Lights - Mitchell Wants to Learn the Track Quickly At Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2011: When Team E Racing’s Rusty Mitchell takes his first stroll around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor tomorrow afternoon, people watching will be the furthest thing from his mind. He won’t be shopping, watching street performers, visiting a museum, touring an old ship, enjoying the aquariu ... Continue reading

Sprint Cup - Lally Gaining Experience As Sunoco Rookie Contender

Sprint Cup - Lally Gaining Experience As Sunoco Rookie Contender

DAYTONA BEACH, Aug. 31, 2011: Andy Lally, unless something unforeseen occurs, will be the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year. Lally, a three-time GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series champion, is the only freshman left competing for the award since Brian Keselowski and T.J. Bell failed to meet the mini ... Continue reading

Australia's First Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Under Way in Western Australia

Australia's First Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Under Way in Western Australia

First Solar, Inc. , Verve Energy and GE unit GE Energy Financial Services announced today that Australia's first utility-scale solar power project is under way. Output from the 10-megawatt AC project on 80 hectares of cleared land 50km southeast of Geraldton will contribute to offsetting the energy requirements of the ... Continue reading

Super Comp - Defending Indy champ Coughlin Ready To Race

Super Comp - Defending Indy champ Coughlin Ready To Race

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2011: One year ago, Troy Coughlin Jr. reached a high-water mark in his brief drag racing career by driving his JEGS.com dragster to the Super Comp title of the sport's most prestigious event -- the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Now T.J. is back with dreams of defending his Indy ... Continue reading

Schrader Adds New 433 MHz Coverage to EZ-sensor Line

Schrader Adds New 433 MHz Coverage to EZ-sensor Line

Schrader, a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), today announced an addition to the company's EZ-sensor program, the 433 MHz EZ-sensor. In conjunction with the company's 315 MHz sensor, Schrader's array of EZ-sensor technology delivers enhanced options and brings total EZ- ... Continue reading

NHRA Funny Car - Tasca Rides The Bump Into U.S. Nationals

NHRA Funny Car - Tasca Rides The Bump Into U.S. Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2011: How does it feel to be 'on the bump'? Exactly like you'd expect it to. Uncomfortable...nerve-wracking...the word 'gut ache' comes to mind. Fortunately Bob Tasca III's a cool customer, and he’s in the driver’s seat. Tasca enters the U.S Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway 10th in the NH ... Continue reading

Getting a Driver's License: Changes to the UK Driving Theory Test

Getting a Driver's License: Changes to the UK Driving Theory Test

Changes to the UK Theory Test: The UK driving Theory Test is changing. From 1st January 2012 the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced that they will stop publishing the live multiple choice questions used in Theory Tests. These changes will affect learner drivers and motorcyclists, trainee ADIs and LGV/PCV driv ... Continue reading

Motorsports Brands - The Adrenalist - Favorite Razor Close NASCAR Finishes

Motorsports Brands - The Adrenalist - Favorite Razor Close NASCAR Finishes

New York, August 30, 2011: For too long adrenaline junkies and adventurers haven’t had a central place to be inspired, share and learn about our lifestyle online. So, Degree Men created one – dedicated to bringing your next adrenaline-fueled quest to life. Here you’ll find up-to-date news and information ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - US Army Racing To Honor 9/11 Pentagon Victims

Special Motorsports Event - US Army Racing To Honor 9/11 Pentagon Victims

FORT KNOX, Aug. 30, 2011: As the nation observes the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. Army announced today that both its NHRA and NASCAR teams will honor the victims of the Pentagon attack with special paint schemes at upcoming races. At this weekend’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapol ... Continue reading

Top Sportsman - Final-round Finish In Kentucky Boosts Coughlin's Championship Hopes

Top Sportsman - Final-round Finish In Kentucky Boosts Coughlin's Championship Hopes

BOWLING GREEN, Aug. 30, 2011: Mike Coughlin exited the Division 3 event at Beech Bend Raceway Park with his head held high after driving his JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt to runner-up finish in the Top Sportsman class. Although he lost a close final-round race against his good friend, Ricky Adkins, Coughlin made a big move in ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - Niemela Prepares For Finnish Bay Jump

Special Motorsports Event - Niemela Prepares For Finnish Bay Jump

Rauma, August 30, 2011: Multi-talented motorsports athlete Markus Niemela will test his specialized water racing kart tomorrow in association with an attempt to jump Otanlahti Bay, during a promotion for the annual Poroholma Grand Prix in early September. <p> “The bay is about 500 yards wide, and the attempt will ... Continue reading

New Garmin StreetPilot onDemand iPhone App Offers Premium Navigation Starting at $.99

New Garmin StreetPilot onDemand iPhone App Offers Premium Navigation Starting at $.99

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the‚ global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that its new StreetPilot onDemand iPhone app is now available in the Apple App Store. Rounding out Garmin's diverse range of guidance options, StreetPilot onDemand provides iPhone users convenient navigation ... Continue reading

The Most Improved Car Manufacturer Of The Decade Is...Hyundai

The Most Improved Car Manufacturer Of The Decade Is...Hyundai

Hyundai has been awarded the most improved car manufacturer in the Auto Express '10 Years of Driver Power' special, out on newsstands today. ... Continue reading

Jaguar XF Is Crowned Auto Express Driver Power Car Of The Decade

Jaguar XF Is Crowned Auto Express Driver Power Car Of The Decade

The Jaguar XF has been announced as Auto Express Driver Power 'Car of the Decade'. ... Continue reading

Ford Evos Concept - The Ultimate Expression Of Ford's New Global Design And Technology Vision

Ford Evos Concept - The Ultimate Expression Of Ford's New Global Design And Technology Vision

Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford's new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies. ... Continue reading

European Debut At The 64th International Frankfurt Motor Show For The Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt8

European Debut At The 64th International Frankfurt Motor Show For The Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt8

The new high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 makes its European debut at the 2011 International Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading

New Fiat Panda Makes International Public Debut At Frankfurt

New Fiat Panda Makes International Public Debut At Frankfurt

Fiat will be unveiling its new Panda at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. ... Continue reading

You Only Live Twice: The Updated BMW 1 Series Coupé and Convertible

You Only Live Twice: The Updated BMW 1 Series Coupé and Convertible

The mid-life update of the BMW 1 Series Coupé and Convertible range offers fresh design enhancements, stlylish interior options, advanced new technologies and improved efficiency in the premium compact segment. ... Continue reading

Honda Announces Pre-Owned Car Program

Honda Announces Pre-Owned Car Program

What if a pre-owned car felt just like new? Honda believes its customers should experience this when they buy a pre-owned Honda. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, ROLF Import, and the Government of Russia's Kaluga Region Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration on Environmental Protection

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, ROLF Import, and the Government of Russia's Kaluga Region Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration on Environmental Protection

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), ROLF Import, MMC's exclusive distributor for the Russian market, and the Government of the Kaluga region signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration between the three parties to improve the natural environment of the Kaluga region. ... Continue reading

EarthCruiser to Debut at Victorian 4x4 Show

EarthCruiser to Debut at Victorian 4x4 Show

EarthCruiser, the unique go anywhere Australian all-wheel-drive motorhome will make its Victorian debut at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 2 - 4 September 2011. ... Continue reading

The Australian Automotive Industry Gathers for Historic Talks

The Australian Automotive Industry Gathers for Historic Talks

It is not often that all sectors of the Australian Automotive Industry gather together to discuss a single topic, but that was before 'access to technical information' threatened to drive a wedge between some them. ... Continue reading

'Sullivans' Van to be Auctioned by Shannons

'Sullivans' Van to be Auctioned by Shannons

A slice of Snake Gully - the 1927 Morris Cowley Van from the popular 1980s Australian television series 'The Sullivans' - is being offered by Shannons at its upcoming Melbourne spring Classic Auction on Monday, September 12. ... Continue reading

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