North American Electric Vehicle (EV) charging Market $3.09 Billion by 2017
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles Solution or Diversion? SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 21 SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 21 -- Verify Markets has just released a market research report on the North American Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry. The market, which is limited to level two and three chargers, is expected to grow rapidly over the ne ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Terence R. McAuliffe, Chairman of GreenTech Automotive (GTA), announced at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) that GreenTech Automotive is committing to build and deploy affordable green hybrid and electric vehicles in the United States. âLack of affordability has been one of ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Stacy Kika Kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 21, 2010 *EPA to Contribute $6 Million to Life-Saving International Project for Clean Cookstoves* "Indoor smoke from cooking fires leads to about 2 million deaths each year" *WASHINGTON* - Today, U.S. Environmental Prot ... Continue reading
Automotive Application Users to Reach 28 Million by 2015, Says ABI Research
LONDON--The global number of automotive application users will grow from just under 1.4 million in 2010 to more than 28 million in 2015, according to a new Research Brief published by ABI Research. ABI Research practice director Dominique Bonte comments: “Automotive telematics and infotainment applications are qu ... Continue reading
Avista Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire The Clorox Company's Global Auto Care Business
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*CONTACT:* Stacy Kika Kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355** * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 21, 2010 * * * * *Small Businesses and Congregations Improve Energy Efficiency and Fight Climate Change * *" "* "EPA names nine Energy Star small business and congregation award winners " " " *WASHINGTON** - *The ... Continue reading
Brandon McReynolds adds Rockingham to his 2010 Schedule
Begin forwarded message: > From: activ8 communications <erin@goactiv8.com> > Date: September 21, 2010 10:31:09 AM EDT > To: andy.cagle@rockinghamracewaypark.com > Subject: Brandon McReynolds Adds Two Races to His 2010 Schedule > Reply-To: erin@goactiv8.com > > Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > > Brandon M ... Continue reading
Chad Rayford - Finishes Strong @ Crandon
Rayford Finishes Strong @ Crandon Appleton, WI (September 20, 2010) - Chad Rayford continues to defy the odds as an independent racer, as he competes against some of the best PRO-Light drivers in the country. The privateer racer from the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin ran a limited schedule, on a very limited budget, a ... Continue reading
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Panasonic Announce World’s Largest HD Video Board
CONCORD, N.C.--Continuing a tradition of innovation and fabulous firsts, Speedway Motorsports Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer O. Bruton Smith and Charlotte Motor Speedway officials announced a partnership with Panasonic to revolutionize the fan experience at motorsports events with the creation of the worldâ ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Caprice PPV Busts Competitors in Driving Tests
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Copart Adds 13th Facility in Florida
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle auction, today announced the opening of a new facility in Homestead, Florida. This latest addition to Copart’s growing footprint marks the company’s 13th facility in Florida and the 153rd facility world-wide. “This new facility allows us to be c ... Continue reading
Cummins Achieves Industry Milestone with First Tier 4 Interim Engines in Production
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. achieved a major industry milestone by commencing production and supply of the first EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB certified engines and aftertreatment for early installation by off-highway equipment customers. The latest-generation QSB6.7 and QSL9 engines are built at the Cummins Ro ... Continue reading
Disappointing Race at Salem Speedway for Craig Goess After Earning Third Pole Award
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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing/ Dover International Speedway Advance Notes
NEWS RELEASE Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 8500 Westmoreland Drive * Concord, NC 28027 USA Phone (704) 662-9642 www.earnhardtganassi.com <http://www.earnhardtganassi.com> Dover International Speedway Advance Notes Race: AAA 400 on Sunday, Sept. 26 Track: Dover International Speedway (1.058-mile oval) Loca ... Continue reading
F1 USGP Releases Conceptual Masterplan
Email not viewing correctly? [1]Click here to view in browser. Links: 1. http://formula1unitedstates.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f04d58e6 805e4e28c4a88d79&id=ec6b2f9627&e=ebd2692b5c _September, 21, 2010, Austin, Texas_ — Full Throttle Productions LP released today the conceptual master plan for the Formul ... Continue reading
Fitch to Rate Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust 2010-A; Presale Issued
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust 2010-A: --$688,000,000 class A-1 'F1+sf'; --$720,000,000 class A-2 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; --$318,891,000 class A-3 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; --$82,983,000 class B 'AAsf'; Outlook Stable; --$80,882,000 class ... Continue reading
GEICO donates $25,000 to the USO of Hampton Roads
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--GEICO National Powersports Director Tom Garner and GEICO Product Manager Analyst Heather McDonald presented a check for $25,000 to Bruce LaLonde, President and CEO of the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia during a recent military concert in Virginia Beach. “I’m proud of our GEICO t ... Continue reading
HP Advances the Touch Experience for Consumers and Businesses
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Introducing a more personal, intuitive and entertaining computing experience for consumers, HP today unveiled the sleekly appealing HP TouchSmart310 PC, which features the most advanced version of the company’s exclusive TouchSmart software to date. “Each generation of TouchSmart is a reflec ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Announces 2011 Schedule
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Highlights Infineon Raceway 2011 Season Schedule SONOMA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2010) - The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' 23rd annual visit to the Sonoma Valley will highlight the 2011 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced today. The raceway will boast one of the mos ... Continue reading
Interest in Compact Cars Grows, Could Lead to Uptick in Late 2010 Sales
SAN FRANCISCO--Consumer interest in compact cars has increased considerably this year, according to a compact car segment report recently developed by Jumpstart Automotive Group, a leading automotive marketing organization. “Most recently, the Ford Fiesta has set the gold standard for marketing excellence in the cate ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation To Present At Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Conference
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LEGENDS 12-14 YR. OLD DIVISION CONSIDERED FOR 2011
TOYOTA SPEEDWAY CONSIDERS 12-14 YEAR OLD LEGENDS CAR DIVISION FOR 2011 RACE SEASON Irwindale, Calif. (September 21, 2010) - - “We’ve had a lot of interest in the concept and we’re going to give it some very careful consideration over the winter break …” That was Toyota Speedway GM/VP Bob DeFazio talking about ... Continue reading
21 September 2010 NEWS RELEASE 9 DAYS TO GO Lotus Back on Track With ART The best of British meets the best of France as Lotus Motorsport and GP2 championship winners ART Grand Prix unite to create the ultimate GP2 and GP3 race teams. Lotus Motorsport in collaboration with seasoned championship winners ART Grand Prix c ... Continue reading
Mitch Dorr - TORC Fall Crandon Race Report
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DORR Wins Super Stock World Championship - Finishes Third in Season Points Chase Wins three of four Crandon rounds in 2010 Rockford, IL (September 9, 2010) - The performance by Mitch Dorr at the final weekend of racing in the 2010 Traxxas ... Continue reading
NAPA AUTO PARTS Invites Fans to Honor Loved Ones Affected by Breast Cancer and Raise Funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Via One-of-a-Kind Paint Scheme /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-fa ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Conduct Investor and Analyst Meetings
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it will be conducting investor and analyst meetings over the next several weeks, including at the Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas on T ... Continue reading
Racer Rhys Millen Brings WRC Rally Hyundai Car to U.S. Rallycross Event at the New Jersey Motorsports Park /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"courier new"; color:black; margin:0in; margin ... Continue reading
SAE International 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress Career Fair Offers Employment Opportunities for Engineers /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"courier new"; color:black; marg ... Continue reading
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announces partnership with US Department of Transportation to combat distracted driving by workers /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"courier new"; color ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--SEE Virtual Worldsâ„¢, an entertainment company developing a virtual reality universe of connected planets tied to licensed franchises, today announced a collaborative deal with the Michael Jackson Estate to publish Planet Michaelâ„¢, a massively multiplayer online virtual world set to launch in la ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Lavin A. Lavin Communications 516-944-4486 alc@alavin.com SOUTHWEST NANOTECHNOLOGIES CEO DAVE ARTHUR TO DISCUSS CARBON NANOTUBE INKS AND ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS AT THE 9TH ANNUAL NANOBUSINESS ALLIANCE CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO NORMAN, OK – September 21, 2010 -– SouthWest NanoTe ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics Forecasts $18 Billion Market for Automotive Sensors by 2017
BOSTON--The new Strategy Analytics study, “Automotive Sensor Demand Forecast 2008 to 2017: Global Economic Rebound Sparks Growth,�?? predicts that the market for automotive sensors will rise from $9.9 billion in 2009 to $11.3 billion in 2010 a year-on year growth of 15%. The global economic recovery has trig ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: MyFord Touch has Impressive In-Vehicle Voice Interface
BOSTON--During a recent user evaluation of the MyFord Touch infotainment system in the 2011 Ford Edge, consumers were impressed with how easy it is to control the AM/FM radio, Sirius satellite radio, and their portable music player with speech recognition. The recent Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights benc ... Continue reading
The All-New Range Rover Evoque
The All-New Range Rover Evoque PR Newswire MAHWAH, N.J., Sept. 21 MAHWAH, N.J., Sept. 21 -- Luxurious coupe design with a compact footprint Targeting a new set of customers for the Range Rover brand Bold exterior evolves Range Rover design language Premium cabin available with full-sized glass panoramic roof that bathe ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission, Inc., Reveals Plans to Construct New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Hungary /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"courier new"; color:black; margin:0in; mar ... Continue reading
Chevron Acquires Deepwater Exploration Lease in the Turkish Black Sea
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Corporation announced today that its Turkish subsidiary has signed a Joint Operation Agreement with Turkey’s state oil company for an exploration license in the Black Sea. “We’re looking forward to expanding our partnership with TPAO and the Turkish Government and helping to d ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Introduces Lightest Weight Driveshaft Available for Commercial Truck Market
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ExxonMobil Announces Equipment for Industry Use Through Marine Well Containment Company
HOUSTON--ExxonMobil, on behalf of the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC), today announced an agreement with BP to provide its underwater well containment equipment to MWCC as part of BP's intent to join the new organization. Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell are establishing the MWCC to provide emergenc ... Continue reading
Guidepoint Transforms GPS-Based Payment Assurance With Recover It
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Innovative Solution Customizes Delivery Vans to Help Edible Arrangements Go Green
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Pittsburgh Glass Works to Build New Auto Glass Manufacturing Facility in Poland
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Price Is Just One Component of Quality Auto Insurance Coverage
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SAE International and ASM International Agree to Strategic Partnership
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Slavin Takes Fall Brawl, Robbie Knipes Takes the Points - LVS 9/18/10
Slavin Takes $1,000 Budget Sportsman Win 2010 Points Champions Crowned Saturday September 18, 2010 By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: The 2010 season came to a close this past Saturday Night at the famed high banks at Lebanon Valley Speedway. The Valley of Speed closed the door on the both the season of racing, along ... Continue reading
Smart Holdings Announces Revenue Forecast of $30 Million, with $2.25 Million Profit for 2011
MARIETTA, Ga.--Smart Holdings, Inc. (SMHS.PK), today announced that its revenue model based on its marketing plans of a multimedia direct response campaign could potentially drive sales to $30 million in 2011. The plan includes a national direct response television campaign using 1-minute and 2-minute commercials natio ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Lights the Way for NASCAR Team Haulers
NASCAR haulers got a swap out of their own this past weekend at the SYLVANIA 300 in an effort to improve nighttime driving. Sylvania, the leader in automotive lighting, kicked off its 'Hauler Headlights for Safer Nights' initiative, which provided NASCAR haulers with a set of SilverStar ULTRA headlights. Several NASCAR ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - Texas Motorplex (NHRA/JEGS)
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Super Start Batteries Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas (Sept. 23-26) Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend’s NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Super Start Batteries Fall Nationals as the fourth-seeded driver in the Pro Stock class. Coughlin trail ... Continue reading
TIM GEORGE JR. FIGHTS BACK TO FINISH 12TH AT SALEM SPEEDWAY
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*CONTACT: *Stacy Kika Kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355 Cathy Milbourn Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *September 20, 2010 *EPA Launches Green Power Community Challenge Nationwide ** *"Local governments expand use of green power " *WASHINGTON** *- The U.S. Environmenta ... Continue reading
Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Road Rescue
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Caterpillar Wins Major Contract From U.S. Department of Defense
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Commercial Vehicle Group Exhibits at International Truck Show
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EPA News Release (HQ): EPA Marks 20th Anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
*CONTACTS:* LaTisha Petteway petteway.latisha@epa.gov 202-564-3191 202-564-4355 Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 20, 2010 * * *EPA Marks 20th Anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 * * * *WASHINGTON** *-- This year during Pollution Prevention Wee ... Continue reading
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HP and Oracle Reaffirm Commitment to Long-term Strategic Partnership
PALO ALTO, Calif. & REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--HP and Oracle Corp. today reaffirmed their long-term strategic partnership and the resolution of litigation regarding Mark V. Hurd’s employment at Oracle. While the terms of the settlement are confidential, Mr. Hurd will adhere to his obligations to protect HP’s ... Continue reading
Indian Foreign Secretary N. Rao to Deliver Speech on US-India Relations at Harvard Business School
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International Speedway Corporation to Host Third Quarter 2010 Results Conference Call
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Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First Program to Conduct Safety Seat Checks at 13 Mitsubishi Dealerships Nationwide for Child Passenger Safety Week /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"co ... Continue reading
National Safety Council, Goodyear Partner to Make Ohio Roadways Safer
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NBC: Jay Leno Drives the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
Hi there- We have some big news coming out of JAY LENO'S GARAGE this week that we couldn't wait to share. Below is a video and photo of Jay driving the latest Tesla, an-all electric super car! Take look below for all the details and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much! CW 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Jay d ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels -- Vehicle Thefts Post Sixth Consecutive Yearly Decline
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SAE International's Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress set for Oct. 5-6
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STMicroelectronics First in Production with Enhanced Audio for Start/Stop and Hybrid Cars
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SYLVANIA Lights the Way for NASCAR Team Haulers
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Starcraft RV Introduces New AR-ONE
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First Look at Audi's 2011 A8 Luxury Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel, One of the cultural jewels of Detroit is the $60 million Max M. Fisher Hall, an elegant part of the Detroit Symphony's home auditorium. This past Thursday night Audi premiered its new 2011 A8 luxury sedan to a select group of auto journalists in this musical venue as i ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Prototype Vehicle Powered By Quallion Li Ion Battery on Display at California Trade Show
Fiat Panda Hybrid Fuel Cell/Battery powered vehicle today at The Battery Show, in San Jose, California. Â Fiat partnered with Quallion to develop a Lithium Ion battery pack for the vehicle that maximizes the Panda's energy storage and management capacity and improves the vehicle's safety. ... Continue reading
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- After weeks of online contest submissions, Southern California's Martin Esquenazi was voted the most passionate Toyota Prius owner by the Toyota Prius Facebook community. Esquenazi will host the official 10 Years of Prius Anniversary Celebration on 10.10. ... Continue reading
Consumers Energy's New Plug-In Electric Vehicle Website Helps Customers Get "PEV Ready"
PR Newswire JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 5 JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Consumers Energy customers eager to join the ranks of plug-in electric vehicle owners will find information they need to conveniently charge the PEVs at their home on the utility's website. PEV rate information, incentives, frequently asked questions and a "G ... Continue reading
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- With its iconic character, contemporary fastback four-door coupe proportions, world-class performance, craftsmanship and refinement, and state-of-the-art connectivity features, the all-new 2011 Charger is the Dodge brand's flagship that proudly deli ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that the Nissan LEAF will receive a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at an Oct. 5 ceremony at the Hearst Tower in New York City. (Logo: Â http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) (Logo: ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Showcased in Neiman Marcus 'Christmas Book'
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 5 DETROIT, Oct. 5 -- A special edition of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will be showcased in the annual Neiman Marcus "Christmas Book," the luxury retailer announced today. Only 100 special edition convertibles will be built, each offering luxury appointments inspired by Neiman Marcus ... Continue reading
Ford and N.Y. Power Authority Team Up to Prepare New York for Electric Vehicles
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Oct. 5 NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support customers' needs. Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also in ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Earns Top Safety Rating From NHTSA
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded an overall five-star crash test rating, the highest government ranking under the agency's New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The Sonata withstood ... Continue reading
7-ELEVEN Will Not Return At Primary Sponsor Of Andretti Autosport's #11 Entry For 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 5, 2010: 7-Eleven, Inc. has notified Andretti Autosport that it will not continue in its role as the primary sponsor of the team's #11 IZOD IndyCar Series entry beyond 2010. 7-Eleven will maintain its position as an associate sponsor on the team's #7 IZOD IndyCar Series entry for 2011. Andretti Autos ... Continue reading
Tissot to Sponsor Danica Patrick's Entry in NASCAR Nationwide Series
WEEHAWKEN, Oct. 5, 2010: Tissot, a manufacturer of Swiss watches since 1853, announced that it has reached an agreement with JR Motorsports as a sponsor of Danica Patrick's No. 7 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry through the 2011 season. Tissot will be the primary sponsor on Patrick's Chevrolet in Saturday's (Oct. 9th) Na ... Continue reading
Skip Barber National at Road Atlanta Weekend Wrap-Up
Heading into the final two rounds of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda, the championship title was still in the air, with MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Spencer Pigot leading over Isaac Lyons by twenty points. By taking home the win in Round 13 at Road Atlanta, Pigot won the championship ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Review
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 (IMG_0430) A mid-size SUV that can tow. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Toyotaâs original entry into the SUV segment, the 4Runner was completely redesigned for 2010 and the 2011 model is unchanged except for a few tweaks in options. This mid-size, body-on-fram ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--To support the growing demand for natural gas-fueled trucking in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers LLC (Pilot) to build, own and operate public access, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) fueling facilities at agreed-upon Pilot F ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Reveals What Happens If You Use the Wrong Fluids in Your Car
YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Consumer Reports outlines the potential damage you can do to your car, or to yourself, in a story that appears in the November issue. ... Continue reading
More information, including the full list of newly-rated vehicles is available at the official website for the Federal governmentâs 5-Star Safety Ratings Program, www.safercar.gov. At Safercar.gov, consumers can also find comprehensive information about safe driving, vehicle defects, safety recalls, and passenger ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor India Starts Exports Of Nissan Micra
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced the start of exports of its 'Made-in-India' Global compact hatchback - Nissan Micra. The first major consignment of 3866 cars left Ennore Port to cater to the demands of the European markets. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Rolls Out Upgraded 5-Star Vehicle Safety Ratings System - 2011 Crash Ratings
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland today unveiled an enhanced 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first model year 2011 vehicles tested under the program. The u ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars COO Steven Armstrong Leaving to Join Ford
By- 7:31 AM ET Dearborn MI Oct 5, 2010; Ola Kinnander writing for Bloomberg reported that Steven Armstrong, chief operating officer of Volvo Cars, will leave the Swedish automaker to join former employer Ford Motor Co. as part of a management reshuffle under new Chief Executive Officer Stefan Jacoby. Armstrong, 46, wil ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Infiniti M37 Gets Highest Score Among Luxury Sedans
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 Hyundai Genesis provides similar performance for thousands less than M37; CR also tests Mustang GT coupe & convertible YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Infiniti M37 posted an "Excellent" score in Consumer Reports' ratings, as part of a test in the Novembe ... Continue reading
Honda Drives Down Car Buying And Running Costs
Honda (UK) continues to make new car ownership more affordable by extending its range of enticing offers right through until the end of the year ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Issues A Sustainability Report
Skoda Auto has issued its 2009/2010 Sustainability Report. The document presents all activities of the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer that involve environmental protection and social responsibility. It explains how the volume of polluting emissions has been reduced across the product range and by how much Sk ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Caddy With Finance From £199 a Month
Ahead of the new Caddy's arrival in showrooms next month, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced extremely competitive finance offers available until 31 December 2010 for all new Caddy and Caddy Maxi panel or window vans. ... Continue reading
Any driver buying a new 60-registered car can now find out its true impact on air quality and human health thanks to the launch of a free iPhone App by Volvo, in association with www.cleangreencars.co.uk. ... Continue reading
Sometimes The Unthinkable Does Happen
Throughout Australia, tucked away in garages and sheds, there are thousands of classic cars and motorcycles. Many barely used, some sitting quietly under tarpaulins, others that might even be awaiting their turn to have some finishing touches applied and become part of that special collection. ... Continue reading
Leading In The Field Of Active Safety: 'Euro NCAP Advanced' Award For Audi A4 With Side Assist
The most important and respected European vehicle safety tester, 'European New Car Assessment Programme' (Euro NCAP), has presented the Audi A4 with its coveted 'Euro NCAP Advanced' award at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Subaru's Forester achieved record September sales of 1330, contributing strongly to the brand's total of 3105, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia September Sales
Hyundai has posted a sales result of 6,120 units, its best ever September result since the brand started selling cars in Australia in 1986, achieving a monthly market share of 7.2%. ... Continue reading
Ford: New FPV GS Sets Entry Level Performance Benchmark
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today confirmed the launch of its exciting GS sedan and Ute, as permanent additions to the niche manufacturer's V8-engined range. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Welcomes Back The Pajero Platinum Edition
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is proud to welcome back the Pajero Platinum Edition which features premium styling and specification upgrades usually reserved for higher end models. ... Continue reading
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