MINI Convertible To Join Vail Regatta
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â May 8, 2013⦠Visitors to the 2013 Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta on May 10-11 will experience an intriguing sight that they wonât be expecting⦠a Chili Red MINI Convertible appearing to âdriveâ on the water along the Schuylkill River during this famous annual festival of un ... Continue reading
Smart Parking Reimagined - Parker 4.0 Drives Into App Store!
PR Newswire FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 -- Streetline, Inc. today unveiled a new release of its award-winning parking guidance application, Parkerâ⢠by Streetline. Parker 4.0 is now available for the iPhone and features a clean, updated design; an easy-to-use side panel ... Continue reading
Ford adding 2,000-plus jobs at Kansas City Assembly Ford will add more than 2,000 jobs at Kansas City Assembly Plant, where the F-150 is built. Click here for an inside look at Ford employees working on assembly of the industry-leading Ford F-150. The company is adding the jobs to meet surging demand for F-150 and the ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Company's 2013 Sons and Daughters Scholarship Recipients
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 scholarship speaks volumes about the students and families associated w ... Continue reading
Marine Personnel Carrier Proves Superior Amphibious Capabilities
BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles successfully completed 12 days of rigorous wheeled amphibious vehicle evaluations as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC) Continued Systems Demonstration and Studies contract. The successful evaluation of the team's 8x8 MPC, which is derived from Iveco's SU ... Continue reading
Progressive Announces 2013 Investor Relations Meeting
The Progressive Corporation announced today that it will host a simultaneous webcast of its 2013 Investor Relations Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2013, beginning at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. The meeting will last approximately three hours and will include a question and answer session following the presentations. The meet ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Panel To Explore State Of The Aftermarket Industry May 14, 2013
The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host a panel on the future of the automotive aftermarket industry and car customization on May 14, moderated by USA TODAY auto writer, Chris Woodyard. Will pricey chrome wheels and LED lights still turn heads? Can the aftermark ... Continue reading
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Polk And Datalogix Extend Exclusive Digital Automotive Partnership Through 2016
Polk and Datalogix (DLX) announced today the extension and expansion of their exclusive relationship that enables automotive marketers to accurately reach a true car buying audience, and to deliver offline sales measurement via the DLX Auto powered by Polk offering. This agreement continues to position Datalogix as the ... Continue reading
RV Shipments Rise 11% in First Quarter
America's wholesale recreation vehicle (RV) shipments shot up 11% in the first quarter of 2013, fueled by strong consumer response to the versatility, affordability and innovative designs of new models, according to market data collected by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Shipments for all of 2013 a ... Continue reading
2014 BMW X6 Review By John Heilig
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2014 BMW X6 Engine:: 3.0-liter DOHC I6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,800-6,000 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1,300-5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 115.5 in. Length x Width x Height: 192.0 x 78.1 x 66.5 in. Tires: P315/35R20 Cargo: 25.6/59.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! By Thom Cannell
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Review <br>By Thom Cannell <br>Senior Editor <br>Michigan Bureau <br>The Auto Channel Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! Santa Fe is Hyundaiâs new entry into the three row family friendly CUV marketplace, replacing the Veracruz. Hyundai predicts this larger and longer Santa Fe will be popular ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Limited California Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Dodge Dart Limited Chrysler is back from the brink, with a breakthrough product to show that it's more than merely alive. Again. Thirty years ago, it was the K-cars. Twenty, the LH sedans. Ten, the 300 family, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Magnum, and later Challenger. ... Continue reading
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser "When It Was New Review" By Carey Russ
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2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review
2013 MazdaSpeed3 - Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading
UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. 'We believe there is always some way you can improve, and we're applying that spirit to our environmental efforts' These wingtip devices, which are arrow-shaped s ... Continue reading
Darga Named Executive Director At Historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Nancy Darga has been appointed executive director of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant museum and education center established to preserve the Detroit birthplace of the Model T. Open to the public from April through October, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is located at 461 Piquette Ave. in the heart of the MotorCities N ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Hits 100,000 Miles Without Skipping A Beat
The car is part of a ten-strong fleet made up purely of Honda hybrids, also including Jazz and Insight models, which has racked up an amazing half a million miles since 2010. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Served As The Presenting Sponsor Of The Tamayo Art Gallery Grand Opening
To commemorate Latin American art and culture, Hyundai Motor America announced it has partnered with Tamayo Restaurant and served as the presenting sponsor of the Tamayo Art Gallery grand opening in East Los Angeles. A special recognition event was held last Friday at the Tamayo Restaurant & Art Gallery, where works fr ... Continue reading
Autoliv Adds Another Asian Airbag Plant
To support the rapid growth in vehicle production and airbag fitment rates in Asia, Autoliv Inc. -- the global leader in automotive safety systems -- has begun the construction of an airbag manufacturing plant in Chonburi, 70 km East of Bangkok. The new facility will be located adjacent to Autoliv's current airbag faci ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for Limited Production Scion 10 Series, New 2014 tC and iQ
Scion today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new limited production Scion 10 Series, the 2014 tC and the 2014 iQ. The Scion 10 Series includes special enhancements to the new tC and iQ as well as to the 2013 models of the xD, xB and FR-S in celebration of the brand's 10th anniversary. 201 ... Continue reading
Sidewalks and safe crossings save lives
More than half the roads assessed in iRAP projects around the world are rated just 1- or 2-stars for pedestrians. More than 80% of those roads have no sidewalk. Safe walking should be a right for all. Improving pedestrian Star Ratings will help ensure tragic deaths and debilitating injuries are avoided. Simple treatmen ... Continue reading
Kia Cee'd Sportswagon Achieves Diesel Car Magazine 'Best Estate Car Award' Of 2013
Diesel Car magazine has named the Kia cee'd Sportswagon 'Best Estate Car' in its annual Car of the Year issue - the first award won by Kia's C-segment car. ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Rental Adds 500 Semi-Tractors Featuring Eaton's UltraShift PLUS MHP Transmissions
Penske Truck Rental announced today it is adding 500 new Freightliner semi-tractors to its commercial truck rental fleet featuring Eaton's UltraShift® PLUS Multipurpose High Performance (MHP) Automated Transmissions. Call 1-800-PENSKE-1 to rent one of these new vehicles. "We're pleased to introduce this new automated ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Selected as Exclusive Test Lab for Tendril Connect Certification Program
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a two-year agreement with Boulderââ¬âbased Tendril that makes NTS the exclusive certification test lab for the Tendril Connect Certified program. In this role, NTS will execute ... Continue reading
Iteris to Present at B. Riley's 14th Annual Investor Conference on May 22, 2013
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management information solutions, has been invited to present at the B. Riley 14th Annual Investor Conference. The conference will be held at The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Southern California on May 20-22, 2013. Iteris CEO Abbas Mohaddes is ... Continue reading
Vehicle Battery Protection Is Not Only an Activity for Winter Months, Reminds CTEK
Car maintenance is often front of mind during the colder months, but CTEK, a global battery care brand, is reminding vehicle owners to protect their batteries all year round to avoid the requirement of an early replacement or an inconvenient breakdown this summer. As reported by almost all chief breakdown organisations ... Continue reading
Car Buyers Expect Apple and Google to Improve Car Safety More than Volvo
A survey carried out by car safety review site, CarSafetyRules .com , has revealed that consumer confidence is higher in Apple and Google than in vehicle brands when it comes to innovation in car safety. The survey found that although people perceive smart phone use as a hazard for drivers and pedestrians, they expect ... Continue reading
To kick off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month (GYTSM), youth from across the country rallied today with National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), federal government leaders, global partners including the Nelson Mandela family, and corporate representatives to address road and traffic safety issues to help put an ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Hits 100,000 Miles Without Skipping a Beat
A 2010 Honda CR-Z has hit the impressive landmark of clocking up 100,000 miles in just three years. The car is part of a ten-strong fleet made up purely of Honda Hybrids, also including Jazz and Insight models, which has racked up an amazing half a million miles since 2010. The fleet is owned and run by Renewable Solut ... Continue reading
Alfonso Albaisa Named Executive Design Director For Infiniti
Alfonso Albaisa (48) has been appointed Executive Design Director for Infiniti, effective April 1, 2013. ... Continue reading
'Design Vision GTI': 503 PS Racing Golf Shown At Woerthersee Gathering
Volkswagen will today showcase a new Golf GTI concept for the track - the Design Vision GTI - at the annual enthusiasts' meeting on the shores of Lake Worthersee in Reifnitz, Austria. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz UK Thrives In April As Car Registrations Rise 14.2 Per Cent
Mercedes-Benz UK has recorded a 14.2 per cent rise in sales for the month of April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). ... Continue reading
Ford Maintains Clear Market Lead With Stronger Retail And CV Sales
UK market leader Ford increased its car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales in April and for the year to date, compared with 2012. ... Continue reading
Bekir Hassan Appointed As Citroen UK Sales Director
Citroen UK has announced the appointment of Bekir Hassan as Sales Director, with effect from 1 July. ... Continue reading
Skoda Rapid Sport Concept Car To Celebrate Its World Premiere At Worthersee
At this year's GTI Meeting at Wörthersee, the SKODA Rapid SPORT concept car will celebrate its world premiere ... Continue reading
Holden Records 2012 Net Loss in Challenging Market
Holden today announced its 2012 financial results, recording a net loss of $152.8 million. ... Continue reading
BMW at the RETTmobil 2013: The Perfect Vehicle for All Purposes
At the RETTmobil trade show in Fulda, the BMW Group will be presenting from 15 to 17 May 2013 an up-to-date overview of its range of purpose-built emergency vehicles ... Continue reading
The VACC Automotive Design Awards – Your Ticket to an Overseas Experience of a Life Time
VACC has announced a new overseas scholarship for one lucky automotive designer. ... Continue reading
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