First-Ever Super Bowl Spot for Kia Continues the Launch of its First U.S.-Built(1) Vehicle --Cast of popular children's characters includes Muno (from the award-winning series YO GABBA GABBA!), Sock Monkey (Fox River Mills, Inc.), and MR. X (BLABLA KIDS collection) --Soundtrack for the whirlwind adventure features 'How ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Suzuki to Showcase 'First' Sport Sedan Kizashi
- Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles, including all-new, eye-catching Kizashi. - Affordable 2010 SX4 SportBack heats up competition in sporty hatch segment. - Suzuki Auto announces official presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. - ASMC press conference set for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 2:15 p.m. on the Grand Concour ... Continue reading
Accolades from ROAD & TRACK Magazine for Derek Daly Design
Noblesville, February 4, 2009: In the current issue (March 2010) of Road & Track Magazine, the Long Term Test feature (by Peter Egan) saw an R8 Audi sample the Derek Daly Design road course at Bluegrass Motorsports Park, near Sparta, Kentucky. This was the first time that a national media scribe experienced the new fac ... Continue reading
Yokohama to Sponsor 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
FULLERTON, February 4, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation is expanding its off-road activities, becoming an associate sponsor of the eight-weekend 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series. The one-year sponsorship agreement includes track signage and a space in the vendor/pit area. âPartnering with Lucas Oil and its successful ... Continue reading
Nick Craw Is Recipient Of RRDC'S 2010 Phil Hill Award
DAYTONA BEACH, February 4, 2010: Bobby Rahal, president of the Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), named FIA Senate President Nick Craw as the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Phil Hill Award at a dinner preceding the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Phil Hill Award has been presented annually since 1993 to the person who the RR ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, February 5, 2010: The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards officially opened the stock car racing on-track portion of Hershey's Milk and Milkshakes Speedweeks 2010 with a practice session that lasted just shy of five hours on Thursday. More than 50 teams used the on-track session to prepare ... Continue reading
RaceFanRadio Ramps Up At PKE2010!
INDIANAPOLIS (February 5, 2010) â On Thursday, the RaceFanRadio crew unpacked for this weekend's live videocast of the PKE2010 held at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino on the south end of the Las Vegas strip. Southpoint Hotel & Casino, Las VegasLive radio updates will start Friday at 3pm EST / Noon PST with thirty ... Continue reading
Michigan Tech Partner In Three Major Biofuel Projects
Biofuels hold promise for cutting civilizationâs carbon footprint while reducing dependence on petroleum. But how plant-based biofuels really work, including the extent to which they sop up atmospheric carbon dioxide during their growth cycle, is still poorly understood. Michigan Technological university has sever ... Continue reading
Mahindra Joins International Automotive Trade Association
ARLINGTON, Va. Feb 5, 2010 -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) welcome's the 15th vehicle manufacturer to the trade association, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.âAutomotive Sector. "Many Americans know Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd as a major industrial force in India, but few are aware of ... Continue reading
New Audi A1: Brussels Automotive Plant-Episode 9 - VIDEO FEATURE
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 Episode 9 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - February 5, 2010: Audi Brussels is facing a major challenge. The new Audi A1 marks the first time that an Audi model will be built in Belgium. The plant and its e ... Continue reading
Toyota Resumes Sales of Recalled Models
Washington DC February 5, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the LA Times, Toyota dealers resumed selling vehicles Thursday that were pulled from the sales lot to address sudden-acceleration problems. Toyota stopped sales of eight models â including its top-selling Camry and Corolla â on Ja ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: How to Safely Stop a Runaway Toyota; VIDEO By Automotive Expert Bobby Likis
Toyota Recall:Safely Stop a Runaway Toyota VIDEO By Automotive Expert Bobby LikisLife-saving video demo on how to gain control of a Toyota with stuck gas pedal PENSACOLA, Fla., Feb. 5 -- Respected automotive industry expert & host of the nationally syndicated "Bobby Likis Car Clinic" broadcast, Bobby Likis performs a v ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Address by Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda
Tokyo February 5, 2010: I, Akio Toyoda, deeply regret the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and others by our recent recalls of multiple vehicle models across multiple regions. Today, as so many people have expressed their sense of unease, I realized the necessity of asking you all here on short notice ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Further Details of Its Safety Recall Programme
Toyota GB has announced further details of its accelerator pedal safety recall programme in the UK. ... Continue reading
Ford Maintains Strong Sales Into 2010
Ford grew its January car sales figures by almost 1,200 units according to industry figures released today. ... Continue reading
M&M in global tie-up talks for premium bikes for Indian market
MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is understood to be in discussions with Italian and British two-wheeler players to develop premium bikes for the Indian market. Top officials close to the development said Triumph and Moto Guzzi are some of the companies that M&M has held talks with. M&M had recently moved into the two ... Continue reading
M&M likely to roll out Mahindra Navistar from Chakan
AHMEDABAD: Feb 4, 2010 - Auto major, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is likely to roll out its commercial vehicle Mahindra Navistar from the greenfield manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra soon, a top company official said here today. "After Maxximo, Mahindra Navistar is likely to be rolled out from our facility ... Continue reading
M&M likely to roll out Mahindra Navistar from Chakan
AHMEDABAD: Auto major, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is likely to roll out its commercial vehicle Mahindra Navistar from the greenfield manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra soon, a top company official said here today. "After Maxximo, Mahindra Navistar is likely to be rolled out from our facility at Chakan (sp ... Continue reading
What is your car telling you when it thumps, pings, or hisses? Should you head for your mechanic or just ignore it and hope for the best? In its March issue, the car-whisperers at Consumer Reports take away some of the mystery by identifying which noises drivers should turn down the radio for. When you hear a noise tha ... Continue reading
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet - The Elegance of A Coupe and the Enjoyment of Open-Top Motoring
New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet rounds off the renewal of the New Mégane family in style with introduction of the line-up's sixth body type. The newcomer's striking looks combine the elegance of a coupé with the promise of the thrills that go hand-in-hand with driving a cabriolet. ... Continue reading
Can't Scrap it? Swap it and Bag £3K off a New Vauxhall!
The Government's "scrappage" scheme may have almost run its course, but today Vauxhall is set to offer customers an even more generous package, available on three of its most popular ranges ... Continue reading
Parts to Reinforce Accelerator Pedals Delivered to All U.S. Toyota Dealerships Mailing of Notification Letters to Affected Owners Begins Today Many Toyota Dealers Extending Hours, Hiring Additional Technicians to Complete Repairs for Customers Quickly and Conveniently TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS ... Continue reading
The design of the Mulsanne, Bentley's new flagship, is a compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance - created on a grand scale. Its sweeping bonnet and long overhang convey a sense of power and movement, enhanced by the muscular haunches and sharply sculpted lines flowing gracefully from the fro ... Continue reading
RRG Group Joins the Expanding Suzuki Dealer Network
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of a new franchise to its dealer network, bringing the total number of dealers to 150. ... Continue reading
MiTo destroys Space Invaders on TV return
In a visual twist on the classic Space Invaders arcade game, Alfa Romeo returns to television screens on Friday February 12 to launch its new MiTo MultiAir models. ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Drives Land Rover UK Sales
The treacherous road conditions experienced over the last month have further boosted Land Rover sales in the UK ... Continue reading
2010 Super Bowl: Audi Green Police Ads Gain Momentum - NEW VIDEOS
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 4 -- Green Police, the Audi ad that will appear in Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast, is already gaining momentum and acclaim from media reviewers who've seen the entire 60-second spot. The main premise of the Green Police commercial is to show how driving an Audi A3 TDI clean diesel car is one of the ea ... Continue reading
Just over 40 years ago a motoring icon was born. As the sixties moved into the 1970s, the Datsun 240Z was launched on the US market. American drivers instantly fell in love with the car and sales in that one market alone regularly topped 50,000 units annually. The Z legend had begun. ... Continue reading
Maserati and Damiani Announce a Licensing Agreement
Maserati and Damiani have the pleasure to announce a licensing agreement highlighting the first jewellery line dedicated to the prestigious Italian car company. ... Continue reading
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Celebrates its 15th Anniversary
This year, the award-winning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van range celebrates 15 years of service. ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Named as Finalist in 2010 World Green Car Awards
The second-generation Honda Insight has been named one of five finalists for the 2010 World Green Car award, to be announced at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April, 2010. ... Continue reading
Volvo (Truck) Group: Report on Operations 2009
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: In the fourth quarter, the Volvo Group continued to have substantial costs in connection with its effort to adjust the cost structure to a considerably lower level of demand in the wake of the financial crisis, something that contributed to an operating loss of slightly more than SEK 2 billi ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Newest Eagle Flies on 2011 Corvette
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing its newest ultra-high performance tire, the Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2, and its arrival is boosted by the achievement of an original equipment position on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The n ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert: Millions of Cars on the Road With Unfixed Recalls
Millions of vehicles are recalled by manufacturers every year -- more than 10 million vehicles in 2008 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, many of the affected vehicles can be resold without the recall ever being fixed. Estimates are that more than one out of every f ... Continue reading
Atlanta-Based Cars And Coffee Launches For The Benefit Of Children's Healthcare 2010
ATLANTA--Cars And Coffee®, Inc. and Cars And Coffee® For A Worthy Cause, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) IRS recognized organization based in Atlanta, Georgia have opened up their on-line VIP 2010 Registration For The Benefit Of Childrenâs Healthcare Of Atlanta. The Original Cars And Coffee® began in Atlanta at a loca ... Continue reading
Hyundai Kia Learns Lesson from Toyota
Seoul South Korea February 5, 2010; Choi Hesuk writing for the Korea Hearald reported that Hyundai Kia Automotive Group will conduct a massive product quality review in light of the developments at Toyota Motor Corp. According the group, its two carmakers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. plan to make a special re ... Continue reading
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