DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2012 -- Ford, through the use of REPREVE®, plans to divert about 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year. The Focus Electric contains REPREVE-based fabrics that are made from about 22 recycled PET (polyethylene te ... Continue reading
New Contract With Cobo Center Locks in North American International Auto Show Through 2017
Senior officials for the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today signed an unprecedented five-year contract that will keep one of the world's most influential auto shows in the Motor City through 2017. The agreement represents an aggregate economic imp ... Continue reading
PwC's automotive analyst group, Autofacts, today announced that it expects 2012 global light vehicle assembly will exceed 79 million units, an increase of 6.8% from 2011's total. Although many market uncertainties will carry over into 2012, Autofacts remains optimistic that the global automotive industry outlook will b ... Continue reading
AutoAlert, Inc., the innovator in providing data analytic and lead-generation solutions to auto dealers, said today it has received a third and fourth new U.S. patent. Patent Number 8,086,529 became effective December 27, 2011 and 8,095,461 is effective January 10, 2012. These new patents from the United States Patent ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Scion Brings Thunderdome Experience
SCION BRINGING âTHUNDERDOMEâ EXPERIENCE TO NAIAS DETROIT, Mich., January 5, 2012 â Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the âthunderâ to the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Utilizing nearly 30 percent more space than last yearâs show, Scion is using its a ... Continue reading
GPS Insight to Host Webinar 'Fleet Costs Making You Sick? GPS Tracking is the Cure'
GPS Insight, a leading technology provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, will be hosting a webinar showcasing fleet managers who use GPS tracking to cut fleet costs and increase revenue in the service industry. See real world examples of the benefits these service fleet managers uncove ... Continue reading
Newest feature adds luxurious second-row bucket seating option for Durango's refined interior Second-row Captain's Chairs are available on all models -- SXT, Crew, R/T and Citadel Two available second-row center consoles make for easy travel between second and third rows and added storage Dodge is adding another new se ... Continue reading
Swift Engineering Wind Tunnel System to Be Auctioned on January 17 & 18
Heritage Global Partners will conduct an online enterprise bulk sale auction of a single lot of a wind tunnel system, currently owned and operated by the award-winning manufacturing and engineering company, Swift Engineering, Inc. The online auction will be held on Tuesday, January 17 from 10 am PST through Wednesday, ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event- Berryhill Hoping Third Time A Charm In Annual Chili Bowl
MOORESVILLE, January 4, 2011: With the Holidays officially secured in the rear-view mirror, January is upon the racing world â which means the running of the 26th annual Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire held at the Quik Trip Center Expo Square is on the horizon. For Tanner Berryhill, a turned stock-c ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Barfield Names Series Race Director
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 2012: INDYCAR announced today that Beaux Barfield has accepted the position of Race Director for the IZOD IndyCar Series. He will begin his duties immediately. Barfield, a native of Houston, has served as race director of the American Le Mans Series since August 2008. He previously worked as a Cha ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - 5-hour ENERGY Returns As Event Sponsor
DOVER, Jan. 4, 2012: Dover International Speedway and 5-hour ENERGY® are proud to announce that they have renewed their partnership into the future, with 5-hour ENERGY serving as the title sponsor for the June 2, 2012 â5-hour ENERGY 200â� NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Monster Mile. Race fans wh ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Del Grande Dealer Group as First Northern California Dealer
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced its intention to make Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) its first dealer partner in Northern California when it initiates consumer sales of its CODA 2012 sedan. ( "DGDG is a true champion for EVs and we'll be thrilled to work with them as our f ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Showcases New Technologies and Visions for the Future of Driving at CES
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and parent company Daimler AG will showcase vehicle technology of today, tomorrow and the future at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan. 10-13. ... Continue reading
Today Michelin launches a new digital tool to help journalists, bloggers and social media enthusiasts stay engaged with the very latest news from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Lexus Display At 2012 Detroit Auto Show - New Luxury Segment Direction
LEXUS CONFIDENCE WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT 2012 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DETROIT, Mich., January 5, 2012 â In the past year, Lexus has shown glimpses of its bolder, more confident brand direction with new vehicles such as the CT 200h hybrid, LFA supercar and all-new GS sedan. This yearâs exhibit at ... Continue reading
Acura Three Vehicle Debut To Be Webcast Live From North American International Auto Show
On January 9, Acura will offer a live webcast from the 2012 North American International Auto Show as it unveils three new vehicles. The debuts include the all-new ILX Concept compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX supercar. ... Continue reading
Jungo Joins GENIVI Alliance for In-Vehicle Infotainment
Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of automotive connectivity middleware and automotive multimedia engines, today announced that it has joined the GENIVI Alliance, a not-for-profit automotive and consumer electronics industry association devoted to the development and support of an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference p ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hope on Wheels and Oahu-area Hyundai dealers will today award Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children of Honolulu a Hyundai Scholar Grant in the amount of $50,000. The funds will support the work of Dr. Randy Wada, Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist & Medical Director, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Pro ... Continue reading
2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show Opens to Public
--2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show: WHAT: Opening day at the 2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show offers car enthusiasts an up-close look at hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport/utility vehicles and more. Attendees are invited to climb in several new models, check leg room and imagine thems ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.
In 2011, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the record year of 2007 retailing 305,418 vehicles, up 14.9 percent compared to the 265,757 vehicles sold in 2010. BMW Group reported December sales of 32,545 vehicles, an increase of 17.9% from the 27,600 vehicles sold in the same ... Continue reading
Greenvity and MegaChips Collaborate on Connectivity Technologies for Smarter Energy Management
Greenvity Communications has entered into a technology partnership agreement with MegaChips Corporation to jointly develop a series of connectivity technologies for smart energy management and electric vehicle applications. The collaboration aims to deliver products that will enable consumers and utility companies to m ... Continue reading
Diodes Incorporated Wins Best Electronic Design Award for Automotive Super Barrier Rectifier
Diodes Incorporated , a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, has won a Best Electronic Design award in Electronic Design magazine's prestigious annual awards issue. The Company won the award in ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Seen Continuing Global Market Share Gains Over Next Five Years, KPMG Survey Finds
In a marked turnaround after years of economic uncertainty and industry restructuring, global auto executives say that U.S. auto brands will continue to increase market share over the next five years, according to the 13th annual global automotive executive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in Plug-in Electric Vehicles Declines to 40%, According to Pike Research
The year 2012 will be an important test of the commercial viability of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Two automakers, Chevrolet and Nissan, ended 2010 with the launch of their first highway-capable PEVs for the mass market. Many other auto manufacturers are working to electrify their lineups with new models. For exa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Fiat S.p.A.'s ownership interest in the Company has increased to 58.5 percent, from 53.5 percent (fully diluted), upon the Company's achievement of the final of three performance-related milestones. As provided in its June 10, 2009 Operating Agreement, Chrysler Group issued a let ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to Make U.S. Debut at North American International Auto Show
Subaru of America Inc. announced that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will make its United States debut at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on January 9th. The BRZ will add a new product line to the hot Subaru brand, which announced it ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records the Highest Year on Record with Sales of 264,460
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported 264,460 vehicles sold in 2011, representing the highest annual volume on record with a 17.5% increase over the 225,007 vehicles sold during the same period in 2010. On a month-to-date basis, 28,006 vehicles were sold in December, a 30.4% improvement over December 2010 (21,469). ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i 5-Door Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i 5-Door Grand Touring Mazda is an engineering-driven automaker that has made affordable cars that combine a fun-to-drive character with innovative technology its niche in the marketplace. It's the only manufacturer to be successful with the Wankel rotary-piston e ... Continue reading
'Manliest Motor' And Best Pick-Up Awards For Volkswagen Amarok
The new Volkswagen Amarok pick-up has received two more accolades in the last month, firstly from What Van? who named it the 'Best Pick-Up of the Year', and also from Zoo magazine who crowned the double-cab pick-up 'Manliest Motor' in its 2011 Motoring Awards. ... Continue reading
Dacia Releases First Images Of Lodgy Ahead Of Geneva Show World Debut
Dacia, Europe's fastest growing automotive brand for the last six years is poised to expand its ever-growing line-up later this year with the release of Lodgy, an MPV which will be available as either a five- or genuine seven-seater. ... Continue reading
Independent Australian automotive news and car reviews website, The Motor Report, has announced the Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50 twins as the BEST BUYS for 2011, heading a list of Top Ten Best Buys. ... Continue reading
With 7,348 retails for December, Mazda finished 2011 on a high securing a new record of 88,333 new vehicle sales and best ever market share of 8.8 per cent. Mazda's increase of 3,556 or 4.2 per cent over last year's record result is set against an overall market decline of 2.6 per cent according to VFACTS figures relea ... Continue reading
Audi Achieves Seventh Year of Growth
Audi Australia has achieved its seventh successive year of growth, with sales of 14,511 vehicles in 2011. ... Continue reading
Introducing The New Citroen C1: Sharper & 'Greener' Than Ever
Citroen's popular C1 has a sparkling new look and even greater buyer appeal for 2012. The brand's entry-level city car has already attracted over 620,000 customers worldwide, with more than 80,000 sold in the UK since its launch in 2005. Now, with new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and a more frugal engine, the ... Continue reading
A new Peugeot 107 is introduced in February 2012 featuring a stylish 'new face', improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with an upgraded interior. ... Continue reading
Commodore and Cruze in the Top Five
For the first time since 2005, two Holden vehicles - Commodore and Cruze - have finished the year among Australia's top five-selling vehicles. ... Continue reading
Forester Shines After Challenging Year
Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Forester has dominated annual Compact Sports Utility Vehicle sales for the fourth consecutive year, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
A resurgent Renault Australia has finished 2011 on a high. According to VFACTS released today, Renault sold 397 vehicles in December which brings the 2011 sales figure to 3622, the best sales result since 2002 and a 90% increase over 2010. ... Continue reading
Nissan Ends Calendar Year with 'Best Ever'
Nissan Australia has registered its highest ever monthly December result as a full importer. ... Continue reading
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