Vintage car racer Howard Katz named third recipient of Gorsline Cup
INDIANAPOLIS (June 6, 2014) - Vintage car racer Howard Katz was named the third recipient of The Gorsline Cup on June 5 at The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Gorsline Cup is presented by Gorsline Company, the premier insurer of high-risk individuals, to a driver who best e ... Continue reading
Thoughts From 2014 Monaco GP - The Race, The Prince and Princess, The Drivers, The Yachts
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent The Auto Channel Formula 1 Racing Desk Heading into Montreal, the F1 family has barely had time to recover since a fabulous and glamorous Monaco GP. After 72 years, this race is simply the greatest racing pageant and to behold the billions of dollars of sup ... Continue reading
Ford Momentum in China Continues with May Sales Up 32 Percent
Ford China May sales reach 93,323 wholesales, up 32%; year-to-date sales reach 461,473 vehicles, up 39%; CAF passenger car May sales reach 67,454 wholesales, up 32%; year-to-date sales reach 330,771 vehicles, up 43%; JMC May vehicle sales reach 21,342 wholesales, up 25%; year-to-date sales reach 113,926 vehicles, up 21 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Ford Driving Skills for Life hosted a unique experience and discussion aimed at educating teens and parents about critical life-saving driving skills âTeen Safe Driving: The Next 10 Yearsâ addressed challenges facing new teen drivers today, as well as issues and trends expected to shape ... Continue reading
Drivers Take Heed: Summer Storms Threaten Damage to Vehicles
The summertime is often associated with warm weather, grilling out and pitchers of ice-cold lemonade. Itâs also known for thunderstorms and severe weather, which according to new data from Progressive Insurance, causes a spike in wind and flood damage auto claims. Progressive reviewed its 2013 claims data and foun ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Most Popular Vehicle Among CarMax Shoppers
To kick off the summer car buying season, CarMax today published its inaugural CarMax Used Car Shopping Report. According to data from more than 130 locations across the country, the Nissan Altima is by far the most frequently test-driven and purchased make and model at the nationâs largest used car retailer. Ford ... Continue reading
EPA Announces Funding for Tribes to Clean Up Diesel Engines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that grant funding is available for tribal applicants to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel engines are extremely efficient, but emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and particulate matter ( ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower. The Z06âs LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of tor ... Continue reading
BMW Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of The M5 With Alcantara
Alcantara is featured throughout the interior of BMW's recently introduced fifth-generation 30 Jahre M5 â one of the most powerful cars ever built by the Munich-based automaker. The company plans to build only 300 of the limited-edition 30 Jahre M5's to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M5. To enhance the 30 J ... Continue reading
2015 Honda Sports Product New Model News In Context
Exciting New Models Expand Hondaâs 2015 Line Text Only 06-03-14 Press release.pdf Add to Basket Remove from Basket Printer Friendly 06/03/2014 - Torrance, CA Over the past few years, Honda has introduced dozens of new powersports products. And this latest introduction of 2015 models keeps that momentum rolling wit ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing On All-New 2015 Outback
Well-equipped Outback 2.5i begins at $24,895 - Bolder design for roomiest, most capable Outback ever - Lineartronic® CVT now standard on all models - Quieter, more refined ride and new amenities - Enhanced Eyesight® system with Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 5, 2014 -- Subar ... Continue reading
AAA Reaction to General Motors Internal Investigation Report
"The complete Valukas report examining General Motors' failures related to its ignition switch recall describes at least 11 instances in which GM was negligent in addressing the issue, and documents consistent patterns of misconduct and poor judgment by GM employees that put consumers unknowingly at risk for more than ... Continue reading
Cars and car collectors from all over the world will gather at the International Maserati Centennial Gathering, a three-day program of exhibitions, parades, a regularity race (rally), a track test, a concours d'elegance and visit to the two Maserati factories. This landmark event begins in Modena on Thursday, September ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Rise as Summer Travel off to a Hot Start
The majority of Illinois residents (75 percent) plan to kick start the summer travel season by taking at least one leisure trip of 50 miles or more requiring overnight accommodations during the next three months. Gasoline prices in Illinois are on average $3.91 with no relief expected soon, yet pump prices are not expe ... Continue reading
On-air campaign launches on Saturday, June 7, with :60-second and :30-second spots "Born Makers" features remixed version of "Things Have Changed" with vocals by Detroit singer/artist MoZella; Narrated by Kevin Yon (voice of Chrysler brand's "Born of Fire" campaign) Campaign includes Hispanic, in-theater, print, digita ... Continue reading
The Ford Fireworks To Light Up The Detroit Skyline On Monday, June 23
The Ford Fireworks will light up the sky, Monday, June 23, at 10:06 p.m., with views of the Detroit River in downtown Detroit. Created and produced by The Parade Company, this annual event now in its 56th year, attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators for one of the most anticipated summer nights in Detroit. "We ar ... Continue reading
Toyota and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) today announced that community programs across the nation can submit initial applications for the prestigious Toyota Family Learning grants, which recognize innovation in engaging families in learning. The three-year, $175,000 grants are a part of Toyota Famil ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz #CLAstory: Supporting New Filmmakers
Mercedes-Benz is set to help the best and brightest creative minds thrive as it launches #CLAstory â a programme aimed at supporting fledgling filmmakers and will lead to the commissioning of an online film starring James Corden. The initiative is a vital first step for budding talent and forms part of an exciting ... Continue reading
Royal Academy Partners with Infiniti
The Royal Academy of Artâs world-renowned Summer Exhibition opened its doors last night with a star-studded preview party put on by the Royal Academy (RA) in partnership with Infiniti. A cultural highlight of the capital for almost 246 years, the RAâs Summer Exhibition is the worldâs largest open-submiss ... Continue reading
Ford UK car sales lead increased 27 per cent for the year to date
UK market leader Ford has increased its car, commercial vehicle and total vehicle sales for the year to the end of May, extending its total vehicle sales lead over its nearest rival to almost 48,000 units. According to the official May sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Ford car s ... Continue reading
Volkswagen has taken another step forwards in the democratisation of technology, with the introduction of standard-fit ESC electronic stability control and DAB digital radio on all of its passenger car models in the UK, from the up! to the Phaeton. ESC (previously fitted to almost every model in the range and optional ... Continue reading
By making a public commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% between 2010 and 2013, and by meeting that objective, the Renault group has achieved an automotive industry first. The policy is part of the Groupâs determination to reduce the greenhouse gases (and CO2 in particular) emitted by its products and a ... Continue reading
New May sales record for Kia with 6,015 vehicles delivered
Record year-to-date sales of 33,589 Updated Sportage continues to lead the way Kia continued its winning ways with UK car buyers in May, setting yet another new monthly sales record by delivering 6,015 vehicles to customers during the month â up more than seven per cent on last Mayâs sales of 5,604 and led by ... Continue reading
The first-ever MINI Hatch with 5-doors arrives this autumn
New model combines distinctive character and refinement of 3-door with enhanced appeal of two extra doors Additional space and practicality comes as standard â 278 litres of boot space, 72mm more rear legroom and third seat in rear Introduction of new Cooper SD engine variant with 360Nm Built at MINI Plant Oxford, ... Continue reading
The All New PEUGEOT 108 Arrives on 1 July 2014
With the arrival of the all-new PEUGEOT 108 in Dealerships from 1 July 2014, the Brand begins a fresh chapter in its small car design story. With assertive new exterior styling, a chic âabout townâ character and the choice of a TOP! Cabrio model with an electric fabric roof for the first time, the PEUGEOT 108 ... Continue reading
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