Insurance Auto Auctions Launches Out-of-State Title Processing Services in California
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced a new title processing capability for its vehicle providers in California. IAA is now able to process out-of-state titles in-house through a partn ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
2013 Hyundai Azera by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_0625) A lengthy road trip with a press test car is the best format for an evaluation. At the time of my drive in the Hyundai Azera I needed to travel from Chicago to Southeast Michigan. I want to make a specific point about this driv ... Continue reading
World Challenge - Lime Rock Park Added To 2013 Schedule
TOPEKA, Nov. 7, 2012: WC Vision today announced the Pirelli World Challenge will race at Lime Rock Park, July 4-6, 2013. The series returns to the scenic 1.5 mile track having last raced there in 2008. Over the three days, GT, GTS, Touring Car and Touring Car B-Spec drivers and machines will compete in a total of five ... Continue reading
Cars.com Offers Important Information for Current and Potential Suzuki Owners
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Experts from Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars are offering important information for current and potential Suzuki owners. With news released that the automaker's U.S. distributor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... Continue reading
Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada is thrilled to continue its support as a Major Partner of Movember. And, what gets moustaches growing faster than the chance to win a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle? As part of this year's campaign, Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada will be giving away a 2013 Street Bob® motorcycle to one l ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces Record Results for First Nine Months of 2012
The Ferrari board of directors met today under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the company's financial results for the first nine months of 2012. As of September 30 th, Ferrari has recorded unprecedented revenues of 1,764 million euro (+10 per cent) and numbers of cars delivered to the dealership net ... Continue reading
DriveCam Releases New Insights into Government Fleets
DriveCam, Inc. continues its Driving Insights Series with a look at the correlation of driving behaviors and collision severity in government fleets. The key finding in DriveCam's analysis reveals that it is possible to identify behaviors that indicate an increased likelihood of a collision, but reducing the frequency ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Participate In Barclays Capital 2012 Global Automotive Conference
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president of the Americas, will participate in the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Automotive Conference. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:45 pm EST and last for approximately 50 minutes. ... Continue reading
Top story from the current November 5 issue of Automotive News previewed below. After the storm Fisker Automotive lost more than $30 million worth of luxury cars when a shipment of Karma plug-in hybrids was flooded during Superstorm Sandy last week. More than 300 Karma cars, which each start around $100,000, were destr ... Continue reading
Hagens Berman, a consumer-protection law firm with extensive experience litigating automotive defect and liability cases yesterday filed a second proposed class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America, owned by Hyundai Motor Company of Korea (KSE: 005380.KS), and Kia Motors America, owned jointly by Hyundai Motor ... Continue reading
Faurecia, the world's sixth largest automotive supplier renowned for its innovation, and nationally ranked Kettering University, are co-hosting a program for high school students interested in science and engineering called Co-op Close-Up. Co-op Close-up gives students the opportunity to learn what cooperative educatio ... Continue reading
Statement from POET CEO on U.S. elections
Renewable energy remained an important part of national discussion POET CEO Jeff Lautt released the following statement regarding the federal elections: âThe important role of renewable fuel in our nationâs economy, national security and environment was evident throughout this yearâs campaigns from both ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2012 and Early 2013 Scion iQ Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 11,200 Scion iQ vehicles to inspect the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor cables and install new protective covers over the sensors. ... Continue reading
Jaguar UK Launches Online Company Car Tax Calculator and Comparison Tool
Jaguar has launched an online-based company car tax calculator and car comparison tool to assist company car drivers and fleet managers in their purchase decision. The new tax calculator and car comparison service, include intuitive vehicle configuration, personalised tax calculation, free fuel breakeven analysis and t ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Fund Awards $50,000 to American Indian College Fund
Ford Motor Company Fund has renewed a $50,000 grant to the American Indian College Fund for the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Scholars Program. Ten tribal college scholarships and five mainstream university scholarships at $3,000 each are available for Native students studying science, technology, engineering, math, or ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Launch Review By Steve Purdy
2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER Following the Trend By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We had our first look at the all-new, U.S.-built, Nissan Pathfinder a few months ago at a briefing by the folks responsible for the modelâs development and marketing. It now joins Explorer, Durango and other former SUVs be ... Continue reading
Goodyear Named One of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company advanced in Newsweek magazine's annual ranking of "America's Greenest Companies." In the magazine's 2012 rankings of the 500 largest U.S. corporations, Goodyear was 74th, up from 252nd in 2011. Goodyear was the only tire maker on Newsweek's U.S. list, and the second-highest ranked com ... Continue reading
Steel Market Development Institute Offers Educational Video of Vehicle Extrication Techniques for Advanced Steel Technologies Video educates first responders on new rescue and extrication techniques developed for advanced steel vehicles ... Continue reading
Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK) announced today the integration of FSR 402 sensor in the littleBits Pressure Sensor input module, an electronic module designed to create simple or sophisticated electronics with minimum engineering knowledge. FSR the most versatile force sensor technology on the market proves it ... Continue reading
Don't Take Consumer Reports Vehicle Reliability Scores Too Seriously Says Shopautoweek
In the wake of the Consumer Reports Reliability Survey downgrading several technologically advanced vehicles, shopautoweek.com advises shoppers not to hold too much stock in the results. ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Responds to President Obama Winning Second Term
Brian Wynne, president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), issued the following statement in response to U.S. President Barack Obama winning re-election last night: "EDTA looks forward to continuing its work with President Obama and the newly-elected Congress to advance technology innovation that w ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Participate in Citi 2012 North American Credit Conference
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Citi 2012 North American Credit Conference in New York. The presentation will begin at 10:50a.m. EST and last for approximately 40minutes. A listen-only audio webcast and supporting materials w ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Nov. 6, 2012: Yokohama Tire Corporation has added a new member to its winter tire line, the iceGUARD iG51vâ¢, which is now available in the U.S. in 13 sizes developed specifically for light trucks, SUVs and Crossover SUVs. âThe iceGUARD iG51v can take on any winter road,â said Andrew Biggs, Yok ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.7.2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Piquet Jr. Race Preview Phoenix
Last Race Recap... Nelson Piquet Jr. and the No. 30 Turner Motorsports team left their mark on Texas Motor Speedway. After leading both practice sessions, Piquet Jr. went on to capture his third Keystone Light Pole Award of the 2012 season. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Casey Currie Cup Report
Anaheim Hills, Nov. 6, 2012: Although the first visit to Firebird this year wasnât the way Casey Currie intended on launching the Lucas Oil season, the team pulled together to take 8 podium finishes this season. Entering the last race of the season 5th in points, and adding a 2nd place podium finish to the list, C ... Continue reading
NHRA Team News - JEGS Race Preview Pomona
Pomona, Nov. 6, 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 of the season he drove to a runner-up finish at the OâReilly Auto Parts Winte ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Nov. 6, 2012: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs award-winning consumer iPad app has been upgraded and is now available for free on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yokohama-tire-explorer/id421091552?mt=8 âThe Yokohama Tire Explorer v2.0 is an updated version of the app that won the Silver ADDYÂ ... Continue reading
Lexus Keeps A Step Ahead With New CT 200h Advance
The season for giving may still be more than a month away but Lexus is already demonstrating its goodwill spirit with the introduction of the new CT 200h Advance, a model that comes with a prestige equipment specification at a high value price. ... Continue reading
New Car Brand Takes Shape: Qoros On Course for Geneva Debut
Qoros Auto Co. Ltd, a new independent car-maker headquartered in China, will make its public debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show by unveiling the first in a series of new products aimed at discerning young buyers in China and Europe ... Continue reading
Skoda UK Announces Record 2012
Skoda UK today announced that it has broken its previous registrations record in just 10 months of 2012, signalling the fourth straight year that the brand has beaten its previous best. ... Continue reading
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is proud to announce that BOND IN MOTION, the exclusive official exhibition of 50 original James Bond vehicles, will be continuing throughout 2013. ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Car Sales And Share In 2012
Market leader Ford boosted car sales and share in October and for the year to date, compared with the same periods in 2011, running ahead of the UK total car sales market. ... Continue reading
Bold and Beautiful: The new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible
The latest high-performance twins from the BMW M division, the BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible, have reached Australian shores and taken their place at the top of the BMW M car line-up. ... Continue reading
Renault and Zumbo Offer Macarons to Main Street
Adriano Zumbo's heavenly signature macarons will be dispensed from specially decorated Renault Trafic 'Zumbaron food trucks' in Sydney and Melbourne this summer. ... Continue reading
Best Ever Month for Hyundai Santa Fe
An industry record October that saw 95,584 new vehicles registered nationally, also delivered Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) with a record October sales result. ... Continue reading
'Glamping' Arrives at the 2013 Classic
Camping - or rather 'Glamping' - will be an option for competitors, officials and spectators for the first time at next year's Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10, overcoming the traditionally tight accommodation on the Island over the Long Weekend. ... Continue reading
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