6,000 New Electric Vehicle Users in First 100 Days of car2go Service in San Diego
car2go North America LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced today successful operations for its first 100 days in San Diego, CA. Since the launch of car2go in San Diego on Nov. 18, 2011, more than 6,000 people have registered as members of North America's first all-electric carsh ... Continue reading
EPA Issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends Report
EPA Issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends Report--"Fuel economy edges to record high as carbon pollution levels drop to new low The average fuel efficiency for new cars and light duty trucks has increased while the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to decrease for the seventh consecutive year, according to the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Serves as Sponsor for the 'John Varvatos 9th Annual Stuart House Benefit'
Event to benefit "Stuart House," a facility dedicated to serving the special needs of children Specially-tailored 2012 Chrysler 300S to auctioned online Online bidding takes place through Tuesday, March 20 at The Chrysler brand announced its sponsorship of the "John Varvatos 9th Annual Stuart House Benefit" that will t ... Continue reading
Hyundai Named Leader in Fuel-Efficiency and CO2 Emissions in America
In a government-issued reporttoday,Hyundai Motor America was named number one in fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America by topping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy rankings for the 2010 model year, beating out traditional leaders Honda and Toyota. No make scored higher than Hyundai. This i ... Continue reading
Buick Samaritan's Feet in GM Wintergarden
Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick and GMC Marketing Emmanuel "Manny" Ohonme, Samaritan's Feet founder Details: Upcoming Buick activities at the NCAA basketball Final Four will be discussed and 300 children from a Detroit area charter school will be present to receive donated shoes and foot cleaning. The Sam ... Continue reading
The auto industry's official start to the classic car event season, the 17th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance March 9-11, 2012, is a car enthusiast's utopia and for many of the 15,000 plus attendees headed to the North Florida event, a special history lesson on Mercedes-Benz SL Roadsters. ... Continue reading
Colorado School of Mines, Penn State University and the University of Texas at Austin today announced a new training initiative to support the rapidly growing shale natural gas and oil development sector. The training programs created under the initiative will be led by the faculty at each academic institution and are ... Continue reading
Infiniti "Round by Round" Bracket Challenge Supports Coaches vs. Cancer Charity Program
Popular Fan Program Coincides with the Broadcast Launch of the All-New Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover During the NCAA® Division I Menâs Basketball Championship Franklin TN March 9, 2012; For the second year in a row, Infiniti is sponsoring the âRound by Roundâ bracket game to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, ... Continue reading
The West Coast operating affiliate of Henley Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, today announced that it has completed the purchase of 72 EZ Lube oil change service centers in Southern California. The stores, located predominantly in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, will be re- ... Continue reading
NY Toyota Dealership Announces Peter Zorzy as New General Manager
NY Toyota customers should know big changes are being made to a dealership with a 40-year history in the area. Atlantic Toyota, the No. 1 Certified Toyota dealer in New York state, is announcing new leadership with the arrival of Peter Zorzy as general manager. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Campaign Launch to Celebrate the Country's Love of Cars
To celebrate the passion drivers have for their automobiles, the makers of Pennzoil are launching the next phase of the brand's Long Love Cars campaign. For some drivers, cars equal freedom; for others, cars represent status; for many, their car stories are based on driving memories. Through car stories, Long Love Cars ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--environments depicted in the film Minority Report, has announced that it is partnering with two new funders for its Series B capital raise: Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, and Energy Technology Ventures -- a GE-NRG Energy-ConocoPhillips venture. The Foundry Group, already an Oblong investor ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Plans Five-Year Investment of $185 Billion to Develop New Energy Supplies
Exxon Mobil Corporation plans to invest approximately $185 billion over the next five years to develop new supplies of energy to meet expected growth in demand, Chairman and CEO Rex W. Tillerson said today in a presentation at the New York Stock Exchange. âAn unprecedented level of investment will be needed to dev ... Continue reading
Pro Stock - Jeg Coughlin Jr. To Chase Gatornationals Glory In Two Categories
GAINESVILLE, March 8, 2012: Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend's 42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals with two chances at winning a coveted Wally trophy from one of the crown jewels on the NHRA schedule. Coughlin, a 67-time national event winner, will be racing in two diffe ... Continue reading
For the second year in a row, Infiniti is sponsoring the "Round by Round" bracket game to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, which is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), with a sizable increase in the target donation amount for the fight against cancer ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Bernard Confirms Engine Supply For Lotus Teams
Sebring, Mar. 8, 2012: Izod IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard met with Lotus officials on Tuesday and said he was assured that every team with a signed contract and a deposit credited would have at least one engine by the season opener. Quantity has been an issue for Lotus as Honda and Chevrolet have been focusing on qu ... Continue reading
"Made in Italy" Alcantara Comes to the Geneva Motor Show
From the Maserati GranTurismo to the Fiat 500L, Alcantara is prominently on display at the 82nd annual Geneva Motor Show. Top-of-the-line automobiles making world premieres in Geneva, such as the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, the Maserati GranTurismo Sport, the BMW M550d and the Fiat 500L, feature Alcantara in their interio ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends on Demand car Share Network to Staffordshire University
Hertz On Demand signs another university deal in the UK offering free car club membership to students and staff - With Photo Hertz On Demand, The Hertz Corporation's global car sharing club, has signed a car sharing partnership with Staffordshire University, one of the UK's most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinkin ... Continue reading
Central Parking Releases Mobile App for Android Phones; Searching for Parking Just Got Easier
Searching for parking in the city can be frustrating and difficult, especially when you are in a hurry. Central Parking System, Inc. has released a new Android app, which helps drivers search for Central Parking locations while on-the-go. Similar to the popular iPhone parking app, which Central released last November, ... Continue reading
2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty brings no-compromise truck luxury to the market with the first-ever Platinum heavy-duty pickup, complete with unique design cues inside and out Super Duty Platinum will offer a wealth of standard features including SYNC, MyFord Touch, navigation, rear view camera, Remote Start System, powe ... Continue reading
Strong Rise in Deliveries for Volkswagen Group
Global vehicle deliveries by the Volkswagen Group in January and February 2012 rose by 7.7 percent to 1.29 (January-February 2011: 1.20)* million units. On a world automotive market which was up by roughly 6 percent, Europe's largest automaker therefore extended its market position further and won market share. The mon ... Continue reading
The Wheels Task Force of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) and Michelin announced the scholarship winners of Lawrence Technological University's (LTU) Steel Wheel Design Competition at the program's unveiling this week at the LTU campus in Southfield. For the second year in a row, Colin Bonathan, a junior, ... Continue reading
To celebrate the One Millionth Land Rover Discovery being built in the UK, a GBP1 million (GBP) fundraiser has been launched. The appeal is in aid of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), a Land Rover Global Humanitarian Partner. The capability and versatility of the one-millionth ... Continue reading
Distinguished list includes employers engaged in developing, recruiting and hiring talented students pursuing technical careers at the nation's minority-serving institutions Second consecutive year the Chrysler Group has been selected to the list The deans of 14 accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities ( ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Gets The Ball Rolling
Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, is supporting a local Hospice for the second year running by sponsoring their annual Ball. The Sam Beare Hospice Ball takes place on May 26th and will be hosted at the prestigious Mercedes-Benz World venue. ... Continue reading
Proton Teams Up With Wms Group To Be 'Safe And Sound'
The WMS Group are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with distributor Proton Cars which will see Proton dealerships offering customers used vehicles covered by the award winning 'Safe and Sound' used car warranty and customer satisfaction scheme. ... Continue reading
Audi A1 Is Named Carbuyer's Best Luxury Small Car 2012
The Audi A1 has earned another notch on its awards post by being named Best Luxury Small Car of 2012 by CarBuyer's expert panel of road testers and reviewers (www.carbuyer.co.uk). ... Continue reading
Mouth-Watering Deals To Suit Your Wallet And Your Taste-Buds This Spring
Are you looking for a way to have your cake and eat it this spring? How about some scrumptious savings on a new car, followed by delectable dining experiences courtesy of tastecard and Chevrolet? ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Ghost Raises The Two-Tone In Geneva +VIDEO
While the launch of Phantom Series II has been making headlines centre stage at the Geneva motor show, a very special Rolls-Royce Ghost has also been winning admirers in the company's exclusive on-stand guest lounge. ... Continue reading
Strong Start For Volvo Car UK In 2012 - Sales Up And A Year Of Firsts
Volvo was the fastest growing luxury car brand and the start of 2012 shows no signs of slowing down. ... Continue reading
The Iconic S-Class Adds Another Award To An Already Impressive Collection
The luxurious S-Class has added further success to its outstanding list of achievements by collecting the prestigious Car Buyer Best Luxury Car award 2012. ... Continue reading
BMW Presents: The Ultimate Performance
BMW, Official Automotive Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has launched BMW Presents, a series of four inspirational short films that celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of BMW London 2012 Performance Team members to explore what it takes to deliver The Ultimate Performance. ... Continue reading
Renault Announce Shortlisted Student Designs With The Chance To Win £9,000 Towards University Fees
This week, the buzz for one of 2012's most eagerly-anticipated cars continues to grow as Renault announces the ten shortlisted entries from the student design competition to tie in with the launch of the 100% electric vehicle, the Twizy. ... Continue reading
Honda Partners with WOMADelaide
Honda Australia has partnered with South Australian arts, culture and entertainment festival, WOMADelaide (World Of Music, Arts and Dance) to promote the recently launched 2011 Wheels Car of the Year, the Honda CR-Z and the all-new Honda Civic ... Continue reading
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