2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Review
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Review The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible Model: 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 283 hp @ 6,400 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 108.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 194.8 x 72 ... Continue reading
Auto-Owners Insurance Makes Fortune 500 List of U.S. Largest Companies Ninth Straight Year
LANSING, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- Auto-Owners Insurance Company, a multi-line property and casualty and life insurer, is ranked number 425 on the annual Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. The company also is ranked among the 20 largest Michigan-based companies. "Making the Fortune 500 list is a significan ... Continue reading
DARIEN, Conn., May 6, 2011 -- Telecom GPS recently launched an easy-to-install car and motorcycle satellite tracking device, allowing vehicle owners the ability to locate, track and control their vehicles remotely. Telecom devices are ideal for family and company vehicles as they offer an increased ability to control a ... Continue reading
Free Los Angeles Motorexpo Takes Over Downtown LA with Hottest New Cars, Ride & Drives and More
LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2011 -- WHAT: The 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo, in association with Brookfield Office Properties, will fill the Bank of America Plaza in downtown LA with the hottest new vehicles on the market. Cars will be positioned amongst the fountains, gardens and artwork throughout the outdoor and indoor spaces ... Continue reading
Share the Ride and Save Money: SEMCOG Suggests MiRideshare as a Solution to High Gas Prices
DETROIT, May 6, 2011 What options do Southeast Michigan motorists have to combat the seemingly ever rising gas costs? SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, suggests sharing a ride to work to keep commuting costs low. This week, Michigan gas prices jumped between 3 and 6 cents a gallon, reaching a recor ... Continue reading
Breathing Right Helps Chevrolets Get More From Less
PONTIAC, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- Athletes understand that proper breathing is critical to maintaining peak performance under all conditions and so do Chevrolet powertrain engineers. Getting air in and exhaust gases out of the combustion chamber under all speeds and driving conditions is essential to outstanding drivabili ... Continue reading
Food Prices Rise - Not Because of Ethanol, But Oil and Gasoline
Turn-about is supposed to be fair play, so let's give the oil-gasoline industry a taste of their own medicine By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - March 7, 2011: The Gasoline Whores, that is to say the oil lobby publicists and all of those media mouthpieces who make up lies ... Continue reading
Focus on The Road: Allstate, U.S. DOT Team Up to Tackle Distracted Driving
ORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2011 ORLANDO, Fla., May 6, 2011 -- Allstate Chairman and CEO Tom Wilson and Administrator David Strickland of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today joined teens, parents, law enforcement and others for an Allstate Family Driving Challenge event in Orlando, Florida. Local teens a ... Continue reading
The Edge - If Even Trump Won't Show Up For the 500, What's The Future Of Indy Look Like Now?
<b>By Rick Carlton</b> <p> I admit it. I am one of the four or five people in this country who thought that Donald Trump would have been a great honorary pace car representive for the centennial running of the Indianapolis 500. In the end, I was apparently wrong, along with Trump himself. So, what do we do now? <p> Hav ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - J.J. Yeley Darlington Fast Facts
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race No. 10 SHOWTIME Southern 500 Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina Race Information: Event: SHOWTIME Southern 500, Saturday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Local. Track: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway Qualifying: Friday, May 6th at 5:10 p.m. Local Time Track Length: 1.366-mile paved oval. ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, May 6, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards rookies Maryeve Dufault and Jared Marks will sign autographs and meet race fans and consumers at Grogan's Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Toledo on Thursday, May 12. The event is scheduled in promotion of the ARCA Fan Fest at Toledo Speedway from May 13-15, ... Continue reading
F1 Team News - Mercedes/Petronas GP Practice Report
Istanbul, May 6, 2011: The opening practice sessions for the Turkish Grand Prix took place in contrasting conditions at Istanbul Park today. Morning rain saw the teams using Pirelli wet tyres throughout P1 before the track dried out sufficiently for slicks in P2. NICO ROSBERG "We have made a decent start to the weekend ... Continue reading
Motorsports Event News - AJ To Drive Centennial Pace Car
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6, 2011: A.J. Foyt, the first four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, will drive the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Pace Car at the 100th Anniversary race Sunday, May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Foyt's first Indianapolis victory, in 1961. Foyt also wo ... Continue reading
Motorsports Event News - Rookie Orientation Program Is First Step To Qualifying For 500
Indianapolis, May 5, 2011: At least seven drivers with aspirations of competing in the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 begin their journey May 12 with the mandatory Rookie Orientation Program at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (ET) session is open to spectators free of charge in the South Terra ... Continue reading
POWRi Series News - Points Leader Knepper Tops Midget Standings
MILLSTADT, May 5, 2011: Three top-four finishes has carried Nick Knepper into the lead of the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series championship going into the fourth event of the season May 13 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill. The POWRi Midgets complete the weekend by racing at Macon (Ill.) Speedway on May ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: United States Autos Report Q2 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/191c4c/united_states_auto) has announced the addition of the "United States Autos Report Q2 2010" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's United States Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate anal ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Opportunities in the Indian Electrical Vehicle Sector
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aa7426/opportunities_in_t) has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in the Indian Electrical Vehicle Sector" report to their offering. âOpportunities in the Indian Electrical Vehicle Sectorâ Since the de-licensing in 1991, India ... Continue reading
Fun in the Car: Cinemo Announces Collaboration With Texas Instruments
KARLSRUHE, Germany--Cinemo, developers of performance-enhanced embedded multimedia technologies for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), consumer electronics and industrial embedded computing have today announced collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) that will enable the company to further extend the supported hardware f ... Continue reading
Save the Car, Save the Family: Henkel Helps Build Dream Car for Deserving Family
ROCKY HILL, Conn., May 6, 2011 ROCKY HILL, Conn., May 6, 2011 -- Henkel Corporation's Loctite® Brand will be featured in the premiere of the new Search & Restore (SM) program on Spike® TV May 7 at 11 a.m. EDT/PDT. The show will feature four parts to the full episode, with the first two running May 7 and the final two ... Continue reading
Draft Bill Reveals Obama Admin's New Auto Safety Proposals
Washington DC May 7, 2011; According to The Detroit News, the Obama administration considered studying the idea of imposing a tax on vehicle miles driven to raise road repair money, but backed away from the concept Thursday when it was leaked. The idea was included with a series of new proposed auto safety measures. Co ... Continue reading
TORONTO, May 6, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) today announced an expanded partnership to place Zipcar vehicles in four TTC commuter parking lots throughout the city, giving Toronto residents and visitors greater access to cost-effective, efficie ... Continue reading
Relief Within Reach: Upcoming Obama Decision Can Push Down Drivers' Fuel Costs
May 6 Leaders to Urge President to Ignore Bogus Drilling "Solutions," Focus on Real Solutions to Lower Gas Bills, Protect Clean Air and Reduce Oil Dependence With gas prices nearing a national average of $4 a gallon, Congress continues to debate on the false solution of drilling for more domestic oil. Top leaders of na ... Continue reading
The Company Speaks: Details of Ford Motor Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PR Newswire May 6 DEARBORN, Mich., May 6, 2011 ââ¬â Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will conduct its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 12, 2011 in the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed on a listen-only basis by p ... Continue reading
A Horse of A Different Color: Equestrians Choose Sierra HD for Trailering Needs
DETROIT, May 6, 2011 DETROIT, May 6, 2011 -- Every year, Jennifer Thompson, an equine veterinarian, takes her passion for horses on the road, leaving her native Wisconsin to compete in horse-and-carriage driving events throughout the eastern half of the United States. She relies on the trailering capability of her GMC ... Continue reading
Auto Accessory and Industrial Equipment Company MWW Automotive Expands Market Awareness Programs
HOWELL, Mich., May 6, 2011 HOWELL, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- MWW Automotive Group (OTCQB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm for automotive accessories and industrial equipment serving some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, today announced that StockVest will be featuring the company ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Company's 2011 Sons and Daughters Scholarship Recipients
WEST CHESTER, OHIO, May 6, 2011 WEST CHESTER, OHIO, May 6, 2011 -- AK Steel is continuing a longstanding tradition this year by awarding college scholarships to sons and daughters of company employees. The awards recognize outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. "Earning an AK Steel scho ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 6, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- Ram Truck is the Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby First-ever dedicated 'Ram Backcountry' area with VIP lounge for owners, jockeys and staff Ram Truck logo and vehicle lineup displayed around Churchill Downs Ram Truck debuts new ... Continue reading
How About A New Porsche? Porsche Cayman S Black Edition Adds Horsepower, Features and Value
ATLANTA, May 6, 2011 ATLANTA, May 6, 2011 -- Following on the heels of the recently announced 911 and Boxster S Black Editions, Porsche introduces a new, sporty and limited edition Cayman S arriving late this summer. The 2012 Cayman S Black Edition features a 10-horsepower boost and a long list of standard equipment at ... Continue reading
Kia Offers Exclusive First Test Drive of All-New 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid to Motor Press Guild
IRVINE, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, is excited to announce that Kia Motors America (KMA) will offer its members an exclusive first test drive of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid at the organization's luncheon. Hosted by Kia at their Irvine hea ... Continue reading
Hyundai I40 Saloon World Premiere In Barcelona
Hyundai has released the first rendering of its new i40 saloon, ahead of the world premiere at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show on May 12th. ... Continue reading
Maserati stars in hollywood blockbuster "limitless"
The thriller tells the tale of a 'magic' pill that is able to enhance the powers of the mind and stars Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. Co-starring is a Maserati GranTurismo in Grigio Granito with Avorio interiors. ... Continue reading
Last Ford Model T Joins Ben Nevis Ascent Celebration
The last Model T built by Ford Motor Company and a star of the company's UK-based heritage collection, is heading to Scotland to help celebrate the Ford of Britain Centennial. ... Continue reading
New Black Edition Adds More Power And Equipment To The Porsche Cayman S
The new Porsche Cayman S Black Edition combines performance and style, with a 3.4-litre flat-six engine tuned to deliver 330 hp, distinctive 19" alloy wheels finished in black and a luxurious interior. Production is limited to 500 examples worldwide, and UK sales begin in September. ... Continue reading
'Peugeotcompare' - Choosing The Next Company Car Or Light Commercial Has Never Been Easier
With business customers primarily in mind, Peugeot has launched a new dedicated website that allows fleet customers and company car drivers to compare key facts and figures to see which Peugeot or competitor is best in key sectors. ... Continue reading
Border Toyota (St Boswells) Wins European Customer Satisfaction Award
Border Toyota in St Boswells, was awarded with the top honour of Toyota's 'Ichiban' European Customer Satisfaction Award during a ceremony followed by the Ichiban gala dinner held on 3 May at the Reichstag in Berlin. ... Continue reading
Taking a leaf from the legendary Lotus Carlton's book, the latest Insignia VXR turns up the heat still further with the launch of a de-restricted package, allowing the car to achieve 170mph. ... Continue reading
New Aftersales Director For Mazda
The series of senior management changes at Mazda Motors UK continues with the appointment of David Wilson-Green to the role of Aftersales Director. He joined Mazda in 2002 and most recently held the position of National Sales Manager. ... Continue reading
Opening Soon: The New SLS AMG Roadster
After the 'gullwing' version, the open-top variant is the second car to be independently developed by AMG. ... Continue reading
Hafey Drives Jeep 70th Anniversary Tribute
Inspirational footy legend, Tommy Hafey, will be the face of the Jeep brand's 70th anniversary celebration with a special commemorative 60 second television commercial to be aired from Saturday 7th May. ... Continue reading
Top Mitsubishi Dealer Principals from around Australia were recently awarded the title of Distinguished Dealer to honour their exceptional performances throughout 2010. ... Continue reading
Holden Kicks Off Local Cruze Hatch Testing
Holden's highly-anticipated Cruze hatch has been put through its paces on Australian roads this week as Holden engineers began local testing of the new hatchback. ... Continue reading
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