Friday, August 6, 2010

All-New 2011 Scion tC Sports Coupe Covers New Ground

- More power and better fuel-efficiency - Dynamic driving performance - Aggressive styling adds premium look - Added standard safety features SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6 -- Following a successful first-generation model, Scion introduces the all-new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe. With premium style and features, the new tC redefines ... Continue reading

Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown

-- Ford recently launched ALL IN - a new corporate advertising campaign targeted toward the African American community -- The campaign features print, radio and digital executions, including a series of web videos highlighting some of the African American executives behind the walls of Ford -- The new ad campaign will ... Continue reading

Oil Can Henry's Exceeds Original $30,000 Commitment and Raises More than $45,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

CEO Chris Shepanek presents large check to Komen Execs on August 9 at Oil Can Henry's in Milwaukie, Oregon, 9:00 a.m. PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 6 -- Oil Can Henry's customers rose to the challenge in July and helped the company raise $45,401 to support the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ... Continue reading

Pilgrim, Cunningham and Holland Lead World Challenge Practice at Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, August 6, 2010: Andy Pilgrim, of Boca Raton, Fla., topped Friday’s lone World Challenge Championships practice session, both overall and in the GT class, in preparation for the Optima Batteries Mid-Ohio Grand Prix presented by GameStreamer at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, W ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches Tacoma Production In San Antonio

About 1,000 jobs added to produce Toyota's best-selling pickup SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 6 -- Production of the Tacoma pickup truck began last month but was marked today with a ceremony at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX). The $100 million investment boosts total investment to $1.4 billion. Texas Governor Rick P ... Continue reading

BMW Fuel Pump Failure Problems on the Rise According to Lemon Law Firm Kimmel & Silverman

The Lemon Law Firm of Kimmel and Silverman reiterates the need for diligence in tracking your BMW fuel pump problems, or any recurring issue with your vehicle AMBLER, Pa., Aug. 6 -- Kimmel and Silverman, the oldest and largest lemon law firm in the Northeast, says that the fuel pump issue with BMW vehicles is on the ri ... Continue reading

Coughlin Aiming For Big Bucks At World Super Pro Challenge

STANTON, Aug. 5, 2010: Young third generation drag racer Troy “T.J” Coughlin will drive straight into the eye of the storm this weekend as he takes on the world’s best E.T. bracket racers at the 17th annual Huntsville Engine World Super Pro Challenge at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Mich. Coughl ... Continue reading

GAINSCO, Gurney And Fogarty Bring Winning Momentum To Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, August 5, 2010: Reigning two-time GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, will be looking for their second 2010 victory in a row this Saturday in the Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen International following the team’s first seas ... Continue reading

MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden Ready To Race At Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2010: 2006 MotoGP World Champion and avid road cyclist Nicky Hayden turned laps on a bicycle at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 4. It was quite a contrast to Hayden’s “day job,” that of riding a Ducati Team motorcycle at 200 mph on the global MotoGP cir ... Continue reading

Krohn Racing Looking To Defend Victory at Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen, August 5, 2010: As the defending race winner, the Krohn Racing team comes to Watkins Glen International ready to defend their title in a fight to the finish for the Crown Royal 200 at The Glen race, August 7. Team owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn and teammate Nic Jönsson are hungry for their first victory of ... Continue reading

Troy Coughlin Aiming Higher In NMCA Championship Standings

CHARLOTTE, Aug. 5, 2010: Defending NMCA Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin plans on improving his current seventh place ranking in the championship standings with a big weekend at zMax Dragway during the second annual Nitto Tire NMCA All Star Nationals. Working from a deficit after missing the first NMCA race of t ... Continue reading

New iPhone App Puts Seat Fans in Pole Position

SEAT is putting iPhone users in the driving seat with the release of the latest version of its popular, and free, SEAT Race game. ... Continue reading

Smarter and Cleaner: New Volkswagen Touran MPV Now on Sale

The new Volkswagen Touran compact MPV opens for ordering today complete with fresh styling both inside and out, a range of efficient new engines and a starting price of £17,585 RRP on the road. First deliveries are set to take place on 22 September. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Delivers Over 1 Million C-Class Cars Of Current Production Series To Customers

Around one million customers have bought a vehicle of the current C-Class production series since the market launch of the C-Class sedan in March 2007 and of the estate model in November 2007. ... Continue reading

Low-Mileage Shelby Heads Shannons Motorclassica Line-Up

A genuine low mileage early Shelby GT350 (Mustang) is one of he highlight vehicles of the exclusive Shannons Collectors' Auction being staged in conjunction with the inaugural Motorclassica at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building from October 22-24 this year. ... Continue reading

Famous Ferrari at a Fraction of the Price

With originals something of a rarity and values continuing to sky-rocket, Historics at Brooklands is offering a beautifully executed recreation of a Ferrari 250 GTO - widely regarded as the greatest Ferrari of all time - for auction on Saturday 25th September, at a fraction of the cost of the real racer. ... Continue reading

Renault: Entente Uncordiale - What Makes Us British?(According to the French)

France is one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers, there are 29 French footballers in the English Premiership and even our Leaders are playing tennis together; but the two nations seem no closer to understanding one another than during the Hundred Years War. ... Continue reading

McLaren Automotive Confirms Landmark London Location For Flagship European Showroom

McLaren Automotive and Jardine Motors Group are pleased to confirm One Hyde Park; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge as the high-profile and visually stunning landmark location for the McLaren London showroom. McLaren London will move into the showroom in early 2011 in preparation for the spring 2011 ... Continue reading

New Fiat 500CbyDiesel Goes on Sale

Creativity, fun and irreverence have come together to create another special edition Fiat 500 - the 500CbyDIESEL - which goes on sale today. ... Continue reading

Land Rover UK Sales Position - July 2010

Land Rover sales in the UK for the month of July 2010 totalled 2,789, a significant 54 per cent up versus the same period last year. Sales for the year are also up in the Company's home market by 58 per cent year to date, with a total of 26,955 vehicles sold. ... Continue reading

Think Appoints CEO of Ducati North America to Run Global Marketing and Strategy

Michael Lock to Direct all Brand and Commercial Development Operations DEARBORN, MI - August 6, 2010: THINK announced that Michael Lock will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective August 9, 2010. This builds on recent appointments to all areas of THINK’s senior leadership team including busin ... Continue reading

Ford Stars With a 'New' Hill at Goodwood

Ford introduced a 'new' Hill to this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed as it showcased star cars and drivers. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall First Offer Lifetime Warranty on All New Cars

In an unprecedented industry move, Vauxhall is introducing a lifetime warranty on all its new cars with immediate effect, providing the potential of comprehensive coverage throughout each vehicle's life. ... Continue reading

Ford Strengthens UK Sales Lead as New Price Strategy Rolls out

Ford's clear UK vehicle market leadership was confirmed in July as its new pricing strategy came into effect across its passenger car range. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet: Woody Good Spark Waves Hello!

Surf's up dudes - and here's the proof! Chevrolet, the manufacturer behind the market-leading 5-Year Promise aftercare package, has pulled the wraps off a one-off special version of its top-selling Spark supermini, created to celebrate the brand's American heritage and connection to youth culture. ... Continue reading

Renault Launches the Megane Experiment

Renault today launches a new advertising campaign for the Mégane, created by Publicis London. ... Continue reading