Heels on Wheels - 2012 Jeep Liberty Review
SEE ALSO: Jeep Buyers Guide-Specs, Comparisons And Prices HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LIBERTY VEHICLE The trail-designed 2012 Jeep Liberty is no off-road imposture. Often a novice quality for the compact SUV class, the five-passenger Libertyâs rugged charact ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Nissan Altima Review
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide - Specs, Prices and Comparisons HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ALTIMA VEHICLE A stalwart in the mid-size sedan market, the Nissan Altima is a solid pick for those who require their five-passenger vehicle to present bolder style and snaz ... Continue reading
Automakers Launch Fuel Economy Focused Website
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) launched DrivingFuelEconomy.com today to highlight its members' efforts to meet increased fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards. "The participation of the entire American auto industry is essential to meeting the nation's environmental goals" ... Continue reading
ADESA Montreal and Quebec City Give Dealers a Competitive Advantage with Every Car They Buy
As a result of a new partnership with CarProof Vehicle History Reports, dealers buying from ADESA in the province of Quebec gain a critical heads-up over competitors ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Announces Opening of Modern Axle Plant
T.J.T., Inc. (the Company),(Pink Sheets: AXLE) T.J.T., Inc., a major supplier of axles, tires, and set-up supplies to the manufactured housing industry announced today that it has completed construction of its new axle recycling facility in Emmett, Idaho. T.J.T. CEO & President, Shawn Kling announced the formal opening ... Continue reading
To celebrate the milestone of Land Rover building its 1,000,000th Discovery, three Land Rover Discovery vehicles have embarked on a 'Journey of Discovery' expedition from its birthplace in Birmingham to Beijing. The 1,000,000th Discovery arrived in Geneva this morning at the end of the first leg of its 50-day, 8,000 mi ... Continue reading
Cell Phone Distracted Driving Deaths Down Since Laws Enacted
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) today announced deaths due to hand-held cell phone use by drivers have dropped since California enacted a ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving in July, 2008. The analysis, conducted by the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) at the Universi ... Continue reading
Attracting Right Talent and Managing Risk Top Priorities For Automotive Industry, According to PwC
Attracting and retaining talent, cutting costs, investing in innovation, managing risk, and economic uncertainty are top concerns among automotive CEOs, according to PwC's 15th Annual Global CEO Survey automotive summary. More than two thirds (69%) of automotive CEOs plan to cut costs in the next 12 months as they bala ... Continue reading
Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System Available in 2011 Hyundai Sonata in China
Amerigon Incorporated , a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications, today announced that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system is being offered as an option on the front seats of the mid-size 201 ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance Continues Strong Momentum Into 2012
GENIVI Alliance Continues Strong Momentum Into 2012 Membership Tops 160 Companies; Volvo Becomes 10th Automaker to Join Alliance; Nine Additional Compliant Products Approved ... Continue reading
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Supports Red Light Safety Cameras
Joining the chorus of red light safety camera supporters, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the highly-respected brain and spinal cord injury research center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, recently announced their support of the National Coalition for Safer Roads. This announcement solidifies ... Continue reading
Equifax and Moody's Analytics Forecast the Year Ahead in Consumer Credit
NewU.S. consumer credit data from CreditForecast.com, a joint product of Equifax and Moody's Analytics, projects a rebounding consumer environment along with recovering home and auto markets in 2012. As numbers reflect pre-recession totals, consumers should anticipate steady economic growth in major sectors according ... Continue reading
John Walsh Named Chief Executive Officer of Miami-Based Vehicle Production Group
Today John Walsh, a 23-year veteran of the mobility industry, was named Chief Executive Officer of the Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), based in Miami, Florida. Walsh most recently served as President and CEO of National Bus Sales & Leasing, where under his leadership company revenues doubled while reducing overall ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Predicts that Nearly Half of Vehicles Produced Annually by 2017 will Have Fleet Management System as Standard Line-fit Initial free subscription period to expand base of active subscribers, push adoption of FMS ... Continue reading
California Jeep Dealers Donate 2012 Jeep Wrangler to San Diego 4 Wheel Drive Club
Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club builds one-of-a-kind 'Moparized' Wrangler with donation in honor of the club's 50th annual Desert Safari Event 'Moparized' Wrangler to tour Southern California and educate public about land issues Club to raffle off vehicle with proceeds used to increase awareness of land-use issues ... Continue reading
Protean Provides Fleet Owners With "Real-World" Solution to Fuel Economy and Emissions Challenges
Industry research shows that about one in every 20 fleet vehicles will be a hybrid by 2015, due mostly to new fleet vehicle purchases. But in this era of extreme cost cutting, Protean Electric, the global leader in advanced in-wheel motors, is giving fleet owners another solution with Protean Drive. ... Continue reading
Enova Continues Supply of Drive Systems to Smith Electric Vehicles
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, announced today it has received further orders to supply drive system components to Smith Electric ... Continue reading
USF2000 - Glass Hammer Introduces New Female Driver To 2012 Grid
Indianapolis, Mar. 3, 2012: Kansas-born Collete Davis has announced her plans to compete in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda for the first two races of the 2012 season after signing a partnership with Glass Hammer Racing, LLC. She will compete in the National Class with One Formula Racing. Davis s ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Team Toyota Phoenix Post-Race Comments
JOEY LOGANO, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Finishing Position: 8th Was it hard to find a balance between loose and tight during the race? "We struggled a little bit. I thought we were going to be a lot better than that. We started off tight in the center and would get loose in and tried to fix it ... Continue reading
Bracket Racing - Troy Coughlin To Debut New Dragster At Dixie House Cafe Ironman
MEMPHIS, March 4, 2012: Eager to hit the race track with his all-new JEGS.com dragster, Troy Coughlin Jr. will make his 2012 season debut at next weekend's Dixie House Café Ironman $50K, a special $50,000-to-win high stakes E.T. bracket racing event at Memphis International Raceway. In addition to the $50,000 main eve ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Stock - Coughlin Preview Notes
Gainesville, Mar. 4, 2012: In 2012, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is making his return to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series after a one-year hiatus. Jeg Jr is driving the all-new JEGS Mopar Dodge Avenger in the Pro Stock class. In his first outing since his return, he drove to a runner-up finish at the OâReilly Auto Pa ... Continue reading
Ford Backs British Rally Championship For its 'Ladder Of Opportunity'
Following a winning end to a dramatically successful debut season for the Ford Fiesta in global rallying competition, Ford is running works Fiesta models in the 2012 British Rally Championship. ... Continue reading
Geneva Show Debut for Seat Toledo Concept
At the Geneva Salon, Seat is presenting the next phase of its product offensive in the form of a close-to-production study. The Toledo Concept combines the proportions of a classic saloon car with a sporty, almost coupé-like design. ... Continue reading
Mazda Continues Record-Breaking Start
Mazda Australia has continued its record-breaking start to the year with its best-ever February result of 8,689 sales for 10.1 per cent market share, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
The Next-Generation Hyundai i30 Tops CarBuyer Awards in the U.K.
In the U.K., the next-generation Hyundai i30 has been crowned 'Car of Year' by leading car review website CarBuyer, a part of Dennis Publishing which also publishes such titles as Auto Express and Evo Magazine. The all-new model, designed and engineered in Europe, will build Hyundai's presence in one of the mostly hotl ... Continue reading
Captiva SUV Sales Boost Holden's February Sales
Record February sales of Holden's Captiva SUV and Cruze small car ranges contributed to a strong result for Holden in February. ... Continue reading
Hyundai has released the first images of the updated i20, ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The updated model features refreshed styling, enhanced equipment. ... Continue reading
Honda And Evans Win The Two-Wheel Drive Trophy At Rally Calder
The Honda Jazz of Eli Evans and Glen Weston finished first outright in the two-wheel drive category at the end of an action-packed Rally Calder this weekend. ... Continue reading
Small Business Cabinet post welcomed, but....
The Australian Motor Industry Federation, representing the interests of 100,000 businesses and their 310,000 employees, today welcomed the elevation of small business to Cabinet and the appointment of the Hon. Brendan O'Connor MP as Minister. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Australia upgrades the Jeep Wrangler
Jeep is off to a flying start in 2012 with a revitalised Wrangler range focussing on performance, eco-friendly technology and refinement to further strengthen the iconic vehicle's impact in the Australian off-road 4WD segment. ... Continue reading
First C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series Lands in Australia
The final touches to the first C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series destined for Australia were made just weeks ago and the vehicle has now arrived. ... Continue reading
Inspired Husband Wins Wife a New Kia Sportage
A Brisbane man has won a top of the range Kia Sportage for his wife and an iPad2 for himself by entering a Facebook-based Kia competition. ... Continue reading
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