2012 Hyundai Accent SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-Door There have been major changes to Hyundai's Accent for 2012, changes that move it from an afterthought straight toward the front of the subcompact pack. New "Fluidic Sculpture" styling brings it in line with other new Hyundais, a new engine gives it sig ... Continue reading
Honda Customers Charge Millions of Honda Vehicles Contain Defect Rendering Side Windows Inoperable
Jonathan D. Selbin of the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that two owners of Honda vehicles today filed a class action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Company, Inc. for manufacturing and selling vehicles with allegedly defective window mechanisms. The complaint, fil ... Continue reading
Buying Cars Under $20,000 is the Best Bet
In a turbulent economy, AutoLiquidator.com thinks that buying cheaper used or new cars under $20k could be a lifesaver. When making big financial decisions you need the peace of mind and confidence that you made the right choice, and buying cars under $20,000 could provide just that. When you buy used or new cars under ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Sonic has Lowest Cost-of-Ownership of Vehicles Advertised In Super Bowl
There is a significant marketing buzz around automotive advertising during the Super Bowl, but the focus is typically on the enjoyment of the commercials rather than on the vehicles themselves. Vincentric, the leading provider of cost-of-ownership data to the auto industry, took a different approach and released a stud ... Continue reading
NHTSA-NASA Study of Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
NHTSA launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineers with expertise in areas such as computer-controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference, and software integrity to conduct new research into whether electronics syste ... Continue reading
RECALL: Volkswagen Diesel Models
Possible fuel leakage in Volkswagen diesels By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 9, 2012. The Volkswagen Group is recalling some three hundred thousand cars equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine because of a possible fuel leakage. In the plant it had been noticed hat this ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe priced at $76,895
BMW of North America today announced pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe. The $76,895 (including $895 Destination and Handling Charge) TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder powered 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model of the range, and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 20 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Return of "100 Cars for Good" Program in 2012
At the Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota announced the return of its "100 Cars for Good" program. For the second straight year, Toyota will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 U.S. nonprofits, with winners selected through public voting on the Toyota Facebook page. Applications for the program will open ... Continue reading
Explore America's Wild West on Guided Motorcycle Tours with Western Moto Riders
BEND, Ore.--Western Moto Riders LLC, a Bend, Oregon-based tour company, has unveiled a new offering: American motorcycle holidays that invoke the culture of the wild west. The tours begin this summer. The company's all-inclusive, small guided tours include breathtaking scenery, sweeping rides and authentic Americana, r ... Continue reading
With Photo - Revolutionary campervan based on the VW T5 Transporter - A truly spacious, comfortable camper with all of the advantages of a compact vehicle - Rear Pod technology creates almost 2 metres of additional usable space - The Pod extends electronically, deploying two legs that self-level on uneven terrain - Dou ... Continue reading
VOXX International Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH
VOXX International Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Hirschmann" ) for total consideration of euro 85 million, subject to certain contingencies and adjustments, plus related transaction fees and expenses ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com is giving dealers another way to attract shoppers to their new car inventory with the new Price Markdown feature, which enables dealers to systematically subtract the amount of special offers from the price of their vehicles. With this tool, dealers are able to more easily highlight the affordability of ... Continue reading
Top 10 Dealer Groups in the Nation Now Served by TradeMotion
TradeMotion, the top provider for eCommerce solutions in the automotive industry, is pleased to announce that as of the end of 2011 the company has been chosen as the provider in eCommerce solutions and software for the top 10 dealer groups in the country. Those dealerships include: AutoNation, Van Tuyl Group, Sonic Au ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes Opens New Horizons with 3D Experience
with very prestigious companies for many years, such as Ford, Boeing, BMW, Guess, Honda, Airbus, Carrefour, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, Benetton, and GE, to name a few, it became clear to us that we are ready to provide--Social Industry 3D Experiences. It was time to open new horizons Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY), world l ... Continue reading
Drive Your Way to the Summer X Games with Ford Focus ST Challenge
Ford is giving consumers a shot at winning a trip to the ESPN summer X Games through its Focus ST Challenge, which will pit auto show visitors' lap times on the Focus ST simulator against others The challenge will take times from multiple auto show stops throughout the U.S. to determine the driver with the fastest lap ... Continue reading
Ryder Chairman & CEO to Address 27th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference
Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton will present a Company update at the 27th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference. Who: Ryder System, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton What: 27th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Confer ... Continue reading
Micross Components Hosts Stop on "Drive for Innovation" Tour
Micross Components, a leading global provider of distributed and specialty electronic solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the "Drive for Innovation" tour, sponsored by Avnet Express and UBM Electronics. Included as a "pit stop" during the tour's recent swing through Central Florida, Micross was selec ... Continue reading
Brownsburg, February 8, 2012: Last week, Juncos Racing team principal Ricardo Juncos traveled south to Santiago, Chile where he signed a momentous agreement with the Formula 3 Association and the Chilean Federation of Motor Racing (FADECH) that will allow each year's Chilean Formula 3 champion the opportunity to race i ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Rookie Of The Year Contender John King Joins Red Horse Racing
MOORESVILLE, February 8, 2012: Red Horse Racing added a driver to the truck lineup for the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season with rookie of the year contender John King behind the wheel of the No. 7 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra. The Fort Blackmore, Va., native made seven starts in the Truck Series, most r ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - USF2000 Winterfest Andretti Autosport Comments
Sebring, Feb. 8, 2012: THOMAS McGREGOR, #7 TEAM DAIRY QUEEN / EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT INC Finished Cooper Tire Winterfest Race 2 as P4 Started Race 3 in the fourth position and finished eighth " First, I would like to thank my Andretti Autosport crew for all their hard work and always doing their best to help me both on a ... Continue reading
Off Road - Gordon Blitzes Parker 425
Parker, February 8, 2012: With the 2012 Off-Road racing season kicking off with a successful Dakar Rally for Robby Gordon and the SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires Team, Gordon didnât let up as he headed to Parker, Arizona for the Best in the Desert Parker 425. It would be new challenge for him as he drove a new truggy (a h ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - The Sarge Is Ready For Fresh Start
POMONA, Feb. 8, 2012: Shortly after the curtain came down on the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season, U.S. Army Top Fuel driver Tony âThe Sargeâ� Schumacher quickly went in search of a 2012 calendar. âI needed to immediately find out when the season opener was scheduled,â� said the ... Continue reading
Ford CFO Lewis Booth and Global Product Chief Derrick Kuzak to Retire
Lewis Booth, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has elected to retire effective April 1, after a 34-year career Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development, has elected to retire effective April 1, after a 33-year career Booth will be succeeded by Bob Shanks, currently vice presid ... Continue reading
Ford Names Jon Huntsman to Board of Directors
Ford Motor Company announced today the election of Jon M. Huntsman Jr. to the company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Huntsman, 51, is chairman of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, a Utah-based cancer charity. The former Republican candidate for president of the United States has served in numerous public and ... Continue reading
Nissan Facebook Fans Invited to Participate in "Project 370Z"
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today launched a social media-directed Nissan 370Z build-up called "Project 370Z" at the Chicago Auto Show -- where the upcoming 2013 Nissan 370Z is also being previewed. The goal of the project is to utilize the passion and knowledge of Nissan Z fans online to help direct the creation ... Continue reading
Mazda Expands Local Presence with New Parts Distribution Center
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the opening of the Chicago Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The new center, located in Aurora, will create 65 full-time jobs in the area as well as seasonal, part-time employment opportunities. The facility, the last of four that MNAO open across the U.S. over th ... Continue reading
2012 Seat Exeo Glides Into Showrooms
The executive class 2012 Seat Exeo is now available in the Spanish brand's UK showrooms nationwide with even more style, economy and refinement available to savvy saloon and estate buyers. ... Continue reading
100% Electric Nissan Leaf Joins The Daily Rental Market With Europcar
Nissan and Europcar, the leading car hire company in Europe, announced today that Nissan LEAF, the award-winning 100% electric car, will be available for short term hire in two of the world's busiest capitals: London and Paris. From February, the 2011 World and European Car of The Year will be available for hire bringi ... Continue reading
In 2009, Japan began offering commercial solutions for residential combined heat and power (resCHP) fuel cells with its ENE-FARM project. Korea has followed suit with hundreds of test trials for its Residential CHPs Monitoring Project. Meanwhile, China has been driving research and innovation in fuel cell technology th ... Continue reading
Hilton Joins Bentley As Head Of Exterior Design
Internationally acclaimed designer David Hilton has been appointed Head of Exterior Design for Bentley Motors Ltd. After 12 years running his own successful design firm, Hilton moves to Crewe in the UK reporting to Bentley's Director of Design and Styling Dirk van Braeckel. ... Continue reading
Holden Announces Wagon to Join Cruze Line-Up
A stunning new wagon will join Holden's popular Cruze line-up within the next 12 months. ... Continue reading
Two for the Tifosi at Shannons Sumer Sale
It will be tough times for the tifosi at Shannons Sydney Summer Classic Auction on February 20, with two fabulous 12-cylinder flagship Ferraris to choose between. ... Continue reading
The New Beetle Has "Car Audio System of the Year"
Guitar and amplifier specialist Fender has long been a respected name among musicians. ... Continue reading
MG Motor UK's parent company, SAIC Motor, ended 2011 with an incredible performance while MG in Britain started 2012 with a record surge in sales. ... Continue reading
Hot Hatch Heaven: Opel Astra GTC Confirmed to Join Launch Line-Up
Opel Australia today confirmed that the Astra GTC three-door sports compact will be completing the launch line-up. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Seeks New Apprentices To Join Super-Luxury Success Story
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that the company is seeking candidates for its Apprenticeship Programme. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Fashion Scout Announces: Ones To Watch Men Winners AW12/13
Vauxhall Fashion Scout - the internationally recognised home of new talent - is delighted to announce BODYBOUND, Joseph Turvey, Julian Zigerli and TOBEFRANK as the line up for Ones To Watch MEN for AW12/13. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Makes Successful Start To New Year
The BMW Group increased its sales significantly in January. A total of 112,163 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to customers (prev. yr. 105,193) - an increase of 6.6%. ... Continue reading
Nissan Vans Help Buses Stay On Route
Nissan has signed a deal with tyre company Bridgestone to supply Primastar vans. ... Continue reading
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