Back to School: Avoid Traffic Fatalities/Accidents with Safety Tips
Aug 13, 2010
As back to school excitement kicks into high gear for kids across the nation, a grim reality lurks for parents. Each year, approximately 800 school-aged children are killed in motor vehicle accidents during normal school travel hours -Approximately 22 percent are bicycle or pedestrian accidents. These stats created a c ... Continue reading
Fiat North America Celebrates Italian Style at Concorso Italiano
Aug 13, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 -- New and current fans of the Fiat brand can join Fiat North America as it celebrates Italian style and design at the upcoming Concorso Italiano®. The annual event, which focuses on Italian exotic and classic automobiles and motorcycles, takes place at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monter ... Continue reading
Hot Sales & Cool Cars: The Second Exhibition of The Tres Petite Concours
Aug 13, 2010
CHICAGO, Aug. 12 -- Despite the heat, humidity and a dramatic cloud burst, the Armitage Sidewalk Sale was an excellent backdrop for Teeny Tiny Productions' second exhibit of the Tres Petite Concours. Over 10,000 people shopped the Armitage Avenue sales and checked out Teeny Tiny cars. Twenty microcars and minicars from ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Releases Video of News Conference with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Aug 13, 2010
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today that it has released a website video on a recent news conference held in San Jose, California with Pacific Gas & Electric Company announcing the planned delivery of two extended range electric trucks by Raser. To view the video click ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Armada and Titan
Aug 12, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 12 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan Armada full-size SUV and 2011 Nissan Titan full-size pickup. Both vehicles are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANBADGELOGO ) (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
The Future of Electric Aircraft: Electric Powered Sikorsky Helicopter
Aug 12, 2010
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx It can only fly for 15 minutes but it is a breakthrough all the same. Improved batteries have finally made a manned electric helicopter a reality. It follows rapidly on announcements of all electric fixed wing aircraft from Germany (PC-Aero), France (EADS), Italy (SkySpark), China ... Continue reading
Audi Certified Pre-Owned Sales Posted Record July Results to Further the Audi Momentum Story
Aug 12, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 12 -- -- Sales of Audi Certified Pre-Owned vehicles topped July 2008 record -- The July 2010 results increased 9.7% from year-earlier sales -- Audi residual values firming up on pre-owned vehicle market The story of Audi momentum in the U.S. market doesn't live only with the brand's consistently stro ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata to Offer Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System as Option in Korea
Aug 12, 2010
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, announced today that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be offered as an option on the front seats of the all-new and completely redesigned 2011 Hyu ... Continue reading
'Infiniti Performance Line(TM)' Launches With Dramatic New 348-Horsepower IPL G Coupe
Aug 12, 2010
- G Coupe Derivative is First in a New Line of Vehicles Crafted for High Performance - PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Infiniti today announced its rumored specialty-performance vehicle collection, the Infiniti Performance Line(TM). The first production vehicle from this group, the 348-horsepower 2011 Infiniti Perform ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review
Aug 12, 2010
2010 Mazda RX-8 Engine: 1.3-liter rotary Horsepower/Torque: 232 hp/159 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.2 x 69.7 x 52.8 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo volume: 7.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe No cat is completely domesticated. Not even your tabby, and most certainly not a Jaguar XKR. Especially at wide open throttle. Press the right buttons -- twist the JaguarDrive Selector⢠rotary shifter to "S" and set the "Dynamic Mode" switch -- then put r ... Continue reading
Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY
Aug 12, 2010
DETROIT - August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle's gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics. This month General Motors is celebrating an important milestone in achieving better fuel economy, the 30th anniversary of the world's l ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2010
CERRITOS, Calif.--SoCal Penske announced the acquisition of S & J Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmissions located in the Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, California. Operating minutes away from major freeways in Los Angeles and Orange County, Penske Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison are located in the Cerritos A ... Continue reading
Historic Groundbreaking of First New High-Speed Rail Station in United States
Aug 12, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--Today Federal, State and local officials joined together with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and their honored guests to officially break ground on the Transbay Transit Center ââ¬âthe northern terminus for the California High Speed Rail system and a multi-modal facility that will ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO
Aug 11, 2010
Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum For 2011, the F-150 has been completely updated under the hood with an array of new engines designed to deliver class-leading technology that boosts fuel economy, performance and capability. ... Continue reading
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