Suzuki Announces Winners of 'AllPoints' Reward Program
Suzuki AllPoints reward program, a points-driven sweepstakes that offered participants the opportunity to win prizes through activities on Suzuki's social media outlets including SuzukiAuto.com and Suzuki's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels. The six-month program, which concluded Jan. 3, 2011, awarded registered p ... Continue reading
Some Like It Hot -- Dodge Introduces New Durango Heat
Durango R/T, new five-passenger Heat package with the Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 295 horsepower and up to 23 miles per gallon (mpg) Best-in-class 50 cubic feet of storage behind the second row and performance-tuned to thrill anyone who truly loves to drive New Heat package delivers affordable performance with a star ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Delivers Intelligent Performance and Power - COMPLETE VIDEO
Set to launch this calendar year, Dodge gives peek at its newest product from the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team at the Chicago Auto Show 6.4-liter HEMIî V-8 engine offers an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque for power across a significantly wider rpm range All-new active valve exhaust ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Honors All-new 2011 Dodge Durango with Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility
The 2011 Dodge Durango is performance-tuned to be a driver's SUV World-class handling with intelligent, powerful and fuel-efficient engines, the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango delivers driving excitement and refinement combined with the interior flexibility of a three-row SUV Both Pentastar V-6 and HEMIâ⢠V-8 e ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - VIDEO ENHANCED
In its second production year, a high-performance V-Series joins the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon lineup. It combines the performance and luxury of the landmark CTS-V Sport Sedan with the dramatic design of the CTS Sport Wagon. "The CTS-V Sport Wagon is a natural extension of both the V-Series and the CTS lineup, offering ... Continue reading
MotorWeek Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Drivers Choice "Best of the Year"
CHICAGO--Delivering a practical electric car for the masses, the Chevrolet Volt eclipsed the competition to capture MotorWeek coveted ââ¬ÅBest of the Yearââ¬??? 2011 Driversââ¬â¢ Choice Award. The honor was announced at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show by MotorWeek, televisionââ¬â¢s lon ... Continue reading
All Press Conferences from 2011 Chicago Auto Show - WATCH THEM HERE
CHICAGO - February 9, 2011: TheAutoChannel.com will be carrying live broadcasts of all press conferences at the Chicago Auto Show. The presentations are part of our exclusive in-depth Press Pass Coverage of the auto show. As always, TACH will archive complete versions of the presentations for continuous on-demand viewi ... Continue reading
Ram Introduces New Tradesman Model at 2011 Chicago Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Ram Truck today announced a new trim package aimed at one of the pickup truck category's largest traditional customer bases: the Ram Tradesman. The Tradesman is a value-priced option package designed to meet the hard-working needs of small businessmen, construction jobsite ... Continue reading
just-auto.com Launches Buyers' Guide to Electric Drive Technology
PR Newswire BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 -- An all new, business information portal dedicated to electric drive technology (EDT) within the global automotive industry is to be launched by just-auto.com. Aimed at executives and decision makers from automotive manufacturers and tier ... Continue reading
MotoGP.com - British Presence At A Premium In 2011
British fans will have plenty to cheer during the 2011 MotoGP World Championship season, with eight riders across all three categories providing a promising spread of home-grown talent to support. With Cal Crutchlow making his World Championship debut in MotoGP, Scott Redding, Bradley Smith and Kev Coghlan in Moto2 and ... Continue reading
Engines: Piston engines, production block and cylinder head, annual production of at least 2,500 units. Four-stroke engine, maximum number of cylinders: four. Air restrictor Ø 26 mm. The use of magnesium and supercharging is banned. Gearbox: Sequential 6-speed gearbox. ... Continue reading
Toyota Becomes First Single Line Manufacturer to Sell 3 Million Certified Used Vehicles
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is the first single line manufacturer to sell 3 million certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles within program history. Toyota marked the unprecedented event by giving away a 2008 Sienna to the 3 millionth CPO bu ... Continue reading
F3 - Nigel Melker To Contest The 2011 Formula 3 Euro Series Season
In 2011, Dutchman Nigel Melker is going to race the second of the three Dallara-Mercedes single seaters entered by Team Mücke Motorsport. The new signing was announced by the Berlin based squad this weekend. "We are looking forward to contesting both the GP3 Series and the Formula 3 Euro Series with Nigel," said Team ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Announces Three-Year Chicago Auto Show Sponsorship - COMPLETE VIDEO
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, announced today a three-year sponsorship commitment with the Chicago Auto Show that will allow the company to showcase its advanced powertrain, safety, connectivity and infotainment technology with automakers, g ... Continue reading
Tire Kingdom to Sponsor Todd Bodine's Trifecta Attempt During Daytona Speedweeks
<b>Germain Racing driver is entered in Daytona 500, Nationwide and Truck events at Daytona International Speedway</b> DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 9, 2011: Tire Kingdom®, a leading brand of automotive service centers for the Florida-based TBC Retail Group, announced that it will be the primary sponsor in Todd Bodine's quest to ... Continue reading
Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL Debuts At 2011 Chicago Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 9, 2011: Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura's newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic tra ... Continue reading
Collectors Car World - Ford Opens Its Archive Of Images
The year 2011 marks Ford's 108th year in business. Over the course of its long history, the automaker has collected millions of images. Most of these images are stored in boxes, away from prying eyes... but that is about to change. Ford is launching a brand new site that will give users access to thousands of these arc ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2011 Family Vehicle of the Year
Chicago, Illinois (February 9, 2011) â The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named the inaugural winner of its Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
No Electronic Problems With Toyota - We Told You So!
"Federal highway safety officials absolved the electronics in Toyota vehicles for the problems, and said driver error was to blame for most of the incidents." Ever wonder why the world needs an independent automotive information resource? Now you know. From the very beginning, the entire Auto Channel editorial staff kn ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Unveils the New 2012 Jetta GLI at Chicago Auto Show -
Jetta GLI is the complete Volkswagen package: A well-balanced, fun-to-drive, German-engineered performance vehicle - at an accessible price CHICAGO - February 8, 2010: Volkswagen announced the debut of the new 2012 Jetta GLI, which combines the comfort and sophistication of a Jetta with aggressive performance and handl ... Continue reading
Toyota Unintended Acceleration: NHTSA-NASA Study - No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers wit ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick's 2011 NASCAR Schedule Announced
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2011) â Danica Patrick, the 28-year-old racer who transitioned into NASCAR Nationwide Series competition last year with JR Motorsports in the No. 7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, has finalized her 2011 Nationwide Series plans. JR Motorsports general manager Kelley Earnhardt, on behalf of the tea ... Continue reading
Hyundai's award-winning Genesis sedan continues its segment leadership with exterior design improvements, new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, new eight-speed automatic transmissions, and enhanced chassis tuning. In addition, a new 5.0-liter direct injection V8 engine is now available exclusively w ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Series Will Not Return To Motegi In 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2011: The IZOD IndyCar Series announced today that it will not return to Twin Ring Motegi in 2012. The series will hold its final event at the 1.5-mile egg-shaped oval located north of Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2011. "We've enjoyed a great run at Twin Ring Motegi and thank our friends at Mobilityland and ... Continue reading
Gus Dean Leaning On Veteran Support For New Smyrna Battle
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, February 9, 2011: Gus Dean may not be a familiar face when racing begins this Friday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway for the 45th Annual World Series. However, Dean will be surrounded by plenty of experience and knowledge, which should accelerate his learning curve and put him in contention in som ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- With the next generation of Hyundai buyers eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2012 Veloster, Hyundai fuels the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) and Red Bull to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of rallycross. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hy ... Continue reading
The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series announced today that Daystar Products International is coming on board as the presenting sponsor for both its Southern California and Arizona series. "This partnership really contributes to the vision behind these regional series, which is to provide an affordable, sustainable and ... Continue reading
Dover International Speedway Moves NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying To Saturdays In 2011
DOVER, Feb. 9, 2011: With a goal of adding more value to a Saturday race ticket, Dover International Speedway will move NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying to Saturdays for the 2011 season. The new qualifying session will split NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying on Saturday morning and a 200-mile NASCAR Nationwide Ser ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- LSA 6.2L supercharged engine will produce an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW) and is matched with a six-speed manual transmission with a dual-disc clutch system Packed with performance technologies, highlighted by Magnetic Ride Control, and advanced materials - including ... Continue reading
RYAN NEWMAN - Hoping To Filter Out Team Bad Racing Luck at Daytona
KANNAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2011: To say that restrictor-plate racing has been the Achillesâ heel for Ryan Newman and his No. 39 Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) team is without a doubt an understatement. For Newman, itâs been an ongoing series of âwrong-place-at-the-wrong-timeâ� incidents at both superspeedw ... Continue reading
Miller Joins JDC For Star Mazda Opener
Indianapolis, Feb. 8, 2011: Chris Miller will return to JDC Racing for the 2011 Star Mazda Championship season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., as part of a limited campaign for the talented young American. The 21-year-old native of Edina, Minn. rejoins the Minneapolis-based team after competing as full-t ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Battles Murphy's Law To Finish The Rolex 24 At Daytona
Daytona Beach, February 8, 2011: Shane Lewis understands 24 hour races are a battle against the age old saying âIf something can go wrong, it eventually willâ�. He has competed in plenty of them to know it can be a struggle, and Daytona showed no mercy to him and his teammates. This race proved to be a h ... Continue reading
Roger Penske To Be Honored By RRDC In Long Beach
HILLIARD, Feb. 8, 2011: The Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) will honor racing icon Roger Penske at its third annual West Coast banquet prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, on Thursday, April 14. The RRDC Evening with Roger Penske will be presented by Firestone. The "Captain" has been racing and winning in the ... Continue reading
The New Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition
The new Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition, a hand-finished exclusive addition, will make its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Ford Focus Electric's fewer moving mechanical parts nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance, saving drivers time and money No oil changes means Focus Electric drivers will save at least $450 and 7.5 hours over the life of the car Checking the tire pressure and filling the windshield washer flui ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- On the heels of its recent milestone announcement of 900,000 MX-5 Miatas being produced, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is unveiling the 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition, a limited-run model of only 750 units. The Special Edition continues the MX-5's his ... Continue reading
Tokyo Gas and Panasonic to Launch New Improved "Ene-Farm" Home Fuel Cell
Tokyo Gas and Panasonic to Launch New Improved "Ene-Farm" Home Fuel Cell with World-Highest Power Generation Efficiency at More Affordable Price Tokyo, Feb 9, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation have jointly developed a new model of their "Ene-Farm" home fuel cell. The new product is m ... Continue reading
New Antara Enters UK SUV Market At Under £20k
With a refreshed exterior design, new engines, revised chassis settings and an upgraded interior, the Vauxhall Antara combines off-road flair with practicality for the 2011 model year ... Continue reading
Nissan Net Income At 80.1 Billion Yen In Third Quarter
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, ending March 31, 2011, as well as the first nine months. In the third quarter, the consolidated net income totalled 80.1 billion yen (US $970 million, euro 710 million), an increase of 35.1 billion yen compared with the ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 6/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Fleets Take Delivery Of New LPG-Powered Mazdas
Mazda has seen an increase in Mazda6 sales to UK fleets who intend to convert the car to liquefied petroleum gas with the expectation of significantly more orders in the pipeline. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Joins ANCAP's 5-Star Safety Club
Australia's leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has welcomed Suzuki's efforts to improve vehicle safety with the announcement of 5-star ratings for the all-new Swift and 2011 model Kizashi. ... Continue reading
Sue Mulcaster Leaves Kia Press Office
It is with great regret and considerable sadness that Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., has to announce that Sue Mulcaster is leaving the Press & Public Relations Department. ... Continue reading
Saab GB Appoints New Ayrshire Dealership
Saab GB is pleased to announce the appointment of a new dealership in Ayrshire. ... Continue reading
2011 Toyota Matrix Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
New Wheels and Interior Styling Improvements Choice of Two Efficient Four-Cylinder Engines Sporty S Model Features 2.4-Liter Engine and 17-Inch Wheels Smart Stop Technology added to Standard Star Safety System Toyota Care Complimentary Maintenance Plan CHICAGO - February 9, 2011: Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Sh ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Orlando - The Perfect Mix Of Bold And New
Orlando. A thousand things to do in a day. Fun, entertainment and relaxation for family and friends. That's the holiday spirit Chevrolet has packed into its first ever European MPV. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu Boatjumble Sunday 17th April 2011
The UK's biggest outdoor boating event, the Beaulieu BoatJumble takes place on Sunday 17th April. Held in the grounds of the world-famous Beaulieu attraction, the gates will open at 9am for BoatMall and BoatMart and 10am for the BoatJumble. ... Continue reading
Iconic Jaguar E-Types Return To Coventry For A Matchday Exhibition At The Ricoh
Visitors to the Ricoh Arena for Coventry City's game against Watford on Saturday, April 2nd will get more than the usual football match. For one day only, the Jaguar Exhibition Hall will be filled with Jaguar E-Types. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Becomes Partner Of "The Open Championship"
Mercedes-Benz has announced at the Dubai Desert Classic, a golf tournament on the European Tour at which the brand with the star is represented as a partner, that it will be increasing its commitment to international golf. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb 9, 2011 -- From minivans to muscle cars, the Dodge brand introduced an entire lineup of new R/T performance models at the Chicago Auto Show today. Whether it's a Charger, Challenger, Journey, Durango or the Grand Caravan, Dodge now offers R/T models that deliver power, performance and ... Continue reading
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