Friday, January 7, 2011

A Disappointing End to Robby Gordon's Dakar Rally Effort

Charlotte, January 7, 2011: When Team HUMMER departed on their journey to Argentina on December 27th, returning home early defeated was not part of the plan. On Wednesday during Stage 4 of the event, the No. 303 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires HUMMER was disqualified from the 2011 Dakar Rally. After breaking a wheel bearing in ... Continue reading

GRAND-AM Welcomes New Road Racing Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 7, 2011: The first major event on the international motorsports calendar will take place this weekend when GRAND-AM Road Racing rings in the new year with the "Roar Before the Rolex 24," a three-day test featuring a star-studded lineup at Daytona International Speedway. Many of the stars entered in ... Continue reading

KV Racing Technology Names Veteran Tom Wurtz As Team Manager

INDIANAPOLIS, January 7, 2010: KV Racing Technology has named highly-regarded motorsports executive Tom Wurtz as team manager for its Indianapolis-based racing organization, it was announced today. Wurtz, a Chicago native, comes to KV Racing Technology in 2011 after more than three decades in open-wheel racing as a tea ... Continue reading

Daytona Line-Up Announced For #8 Starworks Motorsport Entry

Fort Lauderdale, January 07, 2011: Starworks Motorsport is pleased to announce it will field an experienced five-driver line-up when the #8 Miracle Grout Shield Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype hits the track for the ‘Rolex 24 at Daytona’, hosted at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida, 27th â ... Continue reading

AIM Autosport targets race wins in 2011

Woodbridge, January 7, 2011: AIM Autosport is launching a multi-season plan to see its Daytona Prototype squad return to the race-winning form it formerly enjoyed in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. However, before it can begin to act on its plan, AIM must take a step back by m ... Continue reading

Saab Highlights: 2011 Brussels Motor Show

Saab's first crossover vehicle, the 9-4X, is to make its European premiere at this month's Brussels Motor Show. It will take center stage on the Saab stand alongside the all new Saab 9-5 sedan, the latest 9-3 range with turbo diesels delivering class leading efficiency in terms of low CO2 per unit of horsepower, and Sa ... Continue reading

Cadillac Top Mover in U.S. Luxury Market for 2010

Cadillac gained more than 1.6 points of share in 2010 in the U.S. luxury market, the greatest increase of any brand in that segment, as sales rose for SRX, CTS and Escalade. Cadillac capitalized on a strengthening luxury market with new products and customer care programs. ... Continue reading

Eric Schwab Named Publisher of Motor Trend and AUTOMOBILE Magazine

Motor Trend and AUTOMOBILE Magazine as well as Senior Vice President of Integrated Sales for SIM. Schwab will assume both roles immediately. “This is the right moment for Eric to continue the growth of the SIM properties” As Publisher of Motor Trend and AUTOMOBILE Magazine, Schwab will ... Continue reading

Maritz Automotive Research Group Study Shows Growing Consumer Awareness about Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Research released today by Maritz Research demonstrates that while consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar�?? with any alternative-fuel technologies. The research also indicates that consumers have relati ... Continue reading

First Press Conference at Detroit Auto Show Is World Premiere of New Porsche Concept

Porsche will take the wraps off a new car that promises to be one of the most intriguing and talked-about debuts at the show. Â This marks the automaker's first appearance at the Detroit Auto Show in four years. WHO: Matthias Muller, President and CEO, Porsche AG, Wolfgang Durheimer, Board Member, Research and Develop ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Sponsors GQ's Best Dressed List

Mercedes-Benz is the proud sponsor of the annual GQ's Best-Dressed List for 2011, published on 6 January. ... Continue reading

Miles More Value From Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles In 2011

As the cost of motoring continues to rise through taxes and fuel duty, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has extended its Contract Hire and Finance Lease finance offers until 30 June 2011, offering even greater value to customers. ... Continue reading

Exceptional 2010 UK Sales Performance For Land Rover

Land Rover registered just over 42,000 new vehicles in the UK in 2010 compared to around 33,000 in 2009 - representing a 28% increase in sales over the previous year. ... Continue reading

NADA: Top 5 Factors That Will Boost Auto Sales in 2011

U.S. new-car and light-truck sales are headed for double-digit percentage gains in 2011, says Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). "The auto industry is coming back strong from what has been a difficult economy," Taylor says. "Auto sales are playing a key role in leading t ... Continue reading

Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Will be Auctioned For Charity

Dearborn, Mich., Jan. 6, 2011 – A racing legend and a race-inspired car will team up to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. A spectacular, one-of-a-kind factory-painted Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mus ... Continue reading

Skoda At Monte Carlo Rally - A Strong Team And A New Car Livery

A total of 10 Fabia Super 2000 will appear at the legendary Monte Carlo Rally this month . This is the opening round of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge Series (IRC), in which Skoda will defend its 2010 Manufacturers' and Drivers' titles. ... Continue reading

Superchips Enhances Latest Popular Ford 2.0 TDCi 163PS Models

Superchips Ltd is delighted to announce a high performance ECU remap that offers a more exciting, efficient driving experience for a clutch of best selling Ford cars using the latest version of the 163 PS 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel engine. This covers top selling popular models including the Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and the Foc ... Continue reading

High Specification, Comfort and Convenience Greet Customers Of Stylish New Peugeot 508

Details of the range, specification, powertrain line-up and pricing are announced today for the stylish new Peugeot 508, due in the UK in April 2011 ... Continue reading

Kia Sales Growth Double That Of Local Market

Kia Motors Australia finished 2010 just how it started the year: another strong month of sales growth across the passenger and SUV segments. ... Continue reading

Record Sales For Mitsubishi In 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) achieved record sales of 62,496 in 2010, representing a 9.6 per cent increase from 2009. Combined with strong growth in the SUV market and a number of record results, 2010 proved to be a successful year for the company. ... Continue reading

Hyundai's European Plant Hits Production Landmark

Hyundai Motor Company has reached an impressive new production milestone in Europe, with the 300,000th vehicle rolling off the assembly line at its manufacturing facility in Nosovice, Czech Republic, just two years after the facility opened, at the end of 2008. ... Continue reading

The Workhorses Meet: All-New Ford Ranger Tows Steam Locomotive

What can you do with 470Nm of torque? Tow a 160-tonne steam locomotive, apparently. ... Continue reading

Skoda Auto Achieved A New Sales Record In 2010

In 2010, Skoda Auto achieved the best sales result in the history of the company. With 762,600 sold vehicles (2009: 684,200), the brand increased its sales 11.5 percent and cracked the threshold of three quarters of a million sold vehicles for the first time. ... Continue reading

Audi Australia Records Sixth Consecutive Record Year

Audi Australia Pty Ltd has ended 2010 with yet another record year of sales, blitzing the previous record of 2009 by a whopping 14.1% to finish with 12,900 sales ... Continue reading

Toyota Preview for Their 2011 Detroit Auto Show Pesentation - VIDEO ENHANCED

will stage the world premiere of the Prius family of vehicles at a press conference at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV), the first all-new addition to the Prius Family will debut along with a Prius concept vehic ... Continue reading

Hertz Launches Winter Global Sale for Customers in Europe

UXBRIDGE, England, January 7, 2011 -- - Hertz Offers Savings of up to 33 Per Cent on Selected Destinations Across 80 Countries for a Limited Period Hertz has launched a winter global sale for customers in Europe, offering discounts of up to 33 per cent for rental of vehicles from many major cities and tourist destinati ... Continue reading

Livio Radio Unveils Two New In-Vehicle Internet Radio Devices

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 -- Livio Radio, developers of innovative audio products for use in the home and on the go, showcased two new in-vehicle Internet radio devices at Pepcom's Digital Experience today. The New Carmen, Livio's new ultimate FM transmitter, offers auxiliary output capabilities f ... Continue reading

New MyFord Mobile App Keeps Focus Electric Owner Engaged and in Control of Electric Car Experience

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 -- Ford has developed the all-new MyFord Mobile app for North America, allowing Focus Electric drivers to remain engaged and in control even when away from the vehicle. It's part of a strategic approach to make Ford electric car ownership simpler and easier My ... Continue reading