Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Thermoplastic Elastomers Market in Global Automotive Industry" to their offering. 'Strategic Analysis of Thermoplastic Elastomers Market in Global Automotive Industry' "Strategic Analysis of Thermoplastic Elastomers ... Continue reading
Driver Safety and Crash Prevention Program Offers 40 High School Students Early Holiday Gift
WHERE: BARNES AIRPORT, WESTFIELD, MASS. WHEN: Tomorrow, SATURDAY, DEC. 10TH TIME: 8-12 P.M. WHAT: TEEN CRASH PREVENTION PROGRAM AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 40 local students from across Western, Mass. will participate in a FREE advanced driver training program that could save their lives. ... Continue reading
Ride-On Enters the European Markets with Distribution Through Zodiac
Zodiac, Inc., a Dutch distribution company that has built its reputation as the world's leading supplier of high quality aftermarket performance parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and Inovex Industries, Inc., the manufacturer of Ride-On Tire Protection System (TPS), the only proven high-speed tire b ... Continue reading
Progressive Announces Annual Dividend Information
The Progressive Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors declared an annual dividend to be paid on February 3, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 26, 2012 (ex-dividend date of January 24, 2012). The amount of the dividend will be determined based on the Company's 2011 fin ... Continue reading
There are hybrids and then there are hybrids. The sole hybrid powerplant to be honored by WardsAuto.com and WardsAuto World magazine in their 2012 "10 Best Engines" list happens to be the one that challenges conventional wisdom about the compatibility of performance and fuel economy -- the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid's inno ... Continue reading
Mazda's SKYACTIV-G Gasoline Engine Named to Ward's 10 Best Engines List
SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, Mazda's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering technology, has been available in the North American market for less than two months but already the awards are piling up. Today, WardsAuto World named the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine a winner of its 2012 Ward's 10 Best En ... Continue reading
LoJack Awards $25,000 to Winner of Company's 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes Contest
To help commemorate 25 years in business, LoJack Corporation today presented Darvin Nomann of Tempe, AZ with the grand prize in the company's 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes Contest that ran from July 5 to Oct. 10, 2011. Mr. Nomann was presented with a $25,000 check at a ceremony that took place at the Lexus of Chandler d ... Continue reading
GM Switches Battery Type For 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV
is moving to a less volatile battery chemistry for its Chevy Spark electric car going on sale in 2013. GM will be using phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from Waltham, Massachusetts-based A123 Systems Inc. (AONE) that are less likely to burn than other lithium chemistry, including that used in the Volt model introd ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus Launch - GS 350, GS-F Sport and GS 450h Previews
LEXUS GS 350, GS-F SPORT AND GS 450H By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I guess itâs about time for Lexus to refresh their line of contenders in the mid-size luxury sedan market â the GS. The third generation GS, dating from the 2006 model year, is getting a bit long in the tooth, as they say, a ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - The Adrenalist - 5 Questions With JR Motorsports' Tony Eury Jr.
<p>For too long adrenaline junkies and adventurers haven’t had a central place to be inspired, share and learn about our lifestyle online. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Pagenaud Joins Schmidt For 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 8, 2011: Frenchman Simon Pagenaud will be the driver of the Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) Honda-powered Dallara in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series, team owner Sam Schmidt announced today during a press conference in Indianapolis. SSM team manager Rob Edwards and Pagenaud joined Schmidt at the press conf ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Furniture Row Racing Looking For Broncos/Tebow Magic
DENVER, Dec. 8, 2011: Though it's the offseason for NASCAR, the Denver-based Furniture Row Racing is looking for some of the recent magic by the Denver Broncos and Tim Tebow to rub off on the Sprint Cup team as it prepares for February's season-opening Daytona 500. Prior to Sunday's Broncos-Chicago Bears NFL game at Sp ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - Tony Stewart's Walk-Off Championship Victory Voted Top Moment Of 2011
DAYTONA BEACH, Dec. 8, 2011: In a special season during which magic moments were many, Tony Stewartâs championship-clinching victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway has been voted the Top Moment of 2011. Members of NASCARMedia.com voted in the week-long poll, casting ballots for the top-10 moments from the just-comple ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - ATL Selected To Support Entire BTCC/DTM Series'
London, Dec. 8, 2011: ATL is proud to announce that it has been selected as the sole supplier of fuel cells to the DTM and BTCC championships in 2012. ATL has worked hard with the organisers of both championships to design a spec fuel cell for each series, which fulfils all safety and reliability requirements while bei ... Continue reading
Pall Corporation First Quarter Sales and Orders Increase Over 16%
Pall Corporation today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 which ended on October 31, 2011. "We are watching global business conditions closely. Substantial progress has been made executing on the cost reduction initiatives assumed in the full year guidance as reflected in the restructu ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology Named a Most Promising Future Technology by Car & Driver
Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) has been selected by Car & Driver magazine as one of "ten most promising future technologies" in its 2012 10Best edition. AMT will enable tires to remain inflated at the optimum pressure without the need for any external pumps or electronics. All components of the AMT system, ... Continue reading
Hyundai 1.6-liter Gamma Engine Named to Ward's 10 Best Engines List
Following in the footsteps of Hyundai's Tau V8 engine, the 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine, which debuted on the all-new Accent, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines by WardsAuto World. "Hyundai spent three years on the list with its excellent Tau 5.0-liter V-8, but 2012 brings evidence the auto maker can delive ... Continue reading
Penton's Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012
Ward's 10 Best Engines, North America's only award program honoring excellence in vehicle powertrains, have been announced for 2012. A record seven of this year's Ward's 10 Best Engines winners have integrated state-of-the-art direct fuel injection, demonstrating the rapid pace of technology development as auto makers ... Continue reading
Kandi Technologies Announces Upcoming 2011 Annual Shareholders Meeting
Kandi Technologies, Corp. (the 'Company' or 'Kandi') , a leading Chinese manufacturer and developer of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and off-road vehicles, today announced that its 2011 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on December 28th, 2011, at 10:00 p.m. Beijing time at KANDI TECHNOLOGIES' Hangzhou Executiv ... Continue reading
Lynnes Auto Group is Donating a Car to a Deserving Family This Holiday
During this holiday season, Lynnes Auto Family will be helping the local community with its annual Deserving Family Car Giveaway. Lynnes Auto Family invites anyone to drop off written nominations at the Lynnes Nissan Dealership on US-206 in Stanhope or email nominations to info@lynnescares.com between now and December ... Continue reading
Battery Problems Affect One in Four Classic Cars During Winter, According to CTEK
CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, has today highlighted the importance of proper Battery Maintenance and care as one in four classic cars will develop battery problems during the winter. When Spring arrives and motorists look forward to driving their classic cars which have ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Repeats With "Ten Best Engines" From Ward's Auto
Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 cited for exceptional fuel economy, emissions and power Chrysler's Pentastar engine once again recognized by the editors of Ward's Automotive as one of the "Ten Best Engines" for 2012 Chrysler's workhorse V-6 now available in many Jeep Chrysler, Dodge passenger cars and SUV's for 2012 Mated to n ... Continue reading
U.S. companies, which ship millions of used lead batteries to Mexico each year, should stop these exports immediately because they are contributing to lead poisoning among workers and children living near recycling plants, Perry Gottesfeld, executive director of the nonprofit organization, Occupational Knowledge Intern ... Continue reading
Volvo IT's Commute Greener Appointed as This Year's Sustainable Project
Significant environmental effects can be achieved when economical and environmental objectives go hand in hand. Commute Greener serves as a personal CO2 calculator where you are encouraged to reduce your environmental impact by commuting to and from work. To increase motivation, the results can be published on Facebook ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicle Security Experts Ho-Ho-Home In On Christmas Car Crooks
Ford Motor Company, working closely with police agencies, has developed technologies that help thwart car thieves bent on cashing-in this Christmas season. ... Continue reading
KODA Reveals New Photos Of Its Stunning VisionD Concept
Skoda has released new images of its stunning VisionD concept. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, the stylishdesign offers a clear indication of the future design direction for all future Å KODA cars. ... Continue reading
Vauxhalls Vote Of Confidence In UK Supply Chain Generates 230m Worth Of UK Business
Over the past 18 months, Vauxhall Motors has awarded substantial contracts to UK suppliers worth over 230m during the life of the contracts, thus making a significant contribution to the UK economy, securing turnover, export and employment within the automotive sector. ... Continue reading
Emission Cuts On Mazda6 And Mazda2 Deliver Cash Savings
Fleets and company car drivers will save even more money by choosing to drive Mazda6 diesel or Mazda2 petrol models following reductions to CO2 emission figures for these cars. ... Continue reading
Skoda UK And Fifth Gear TV Rally To The Cause
Skoda UK Motorsport's 2011 IRC champion Andreas Mikkelsen has teamed up with Fifth Gear TV's Vicki Butler-Henderson to put the spotlight on one of the UK's most affordable and enjoyable forms of motorsport. ... Continue reading
Cars from Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Switzerland as well as the UK were starting to converge on Lands End today prior to the start of the UK's toughest carRally - Le-Jog. ... Continue reading
Coys Sell George Harrison's DB5
An Aston Martin ordered by George Harrison in 1965 sold at auction in London on Wednesday for £350,000.00 after fierce bidding from around the world. ... Continue reading
Ford's announced today it is extending its long-standing sponsorship of Europe's most popular and prestigious club football competition -- the UEFA Champions League -- through June 2015. ... Continue reading
GT-R Gets Harder With Track Pack
The 2012 Nissan GT-R may well be one of the fastest cars in the world, but its owners are the most demanding in the world. So Nissan has developed a new version of the GT-R for drivers who want an extra edge on the race track. ... Continue reading
Caterham Cars Launches Malaysian R300 Race Series
Caterham Cars continued its global expansion yesterday when it launched its much acclaimed Superlight R300 Championship at Sepang International Circuit. ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary E-Type Sculpture, Which Will Raise Money For The Henry Surtees Foundation...
A sculpture that incorporates metal from the award-winning restoration of Jaguar's ultimate Lightweight E-Type, the Lindner Nocker, is to raise money for the Henry Surtees Foundation. ... Continue reading
The Holden Volt Charges into Australia
The first fleet of Holden Volts have been revealed to media at a special event today in Sydney, ahead of its market introduction late in 2012. ... Continue reading
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