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SAE International Partnering with F1 in Schools; Will Host National Finals

SAE International Partnering with F1 in Schools; Will Host National Finals

SAE International will partner with F1 in Schools to manage the F1 in Schools program in the USA, sanction regional competitions, and host the F1 in Schools USA National Finals. The 2012 F1 in Schools National Finals will be held May 11-12 at Michigan International Speedway in conjunction with the SAE Collegiate Design ... Continue reading

First Student Urges Motorists to "See Yellow" for National School Bus Safety Week

First Student Urges Motorists to "See Yellow" for National School Bus Safety Week

They're big, they're yellow and they are carrying precious cargo. That's why First Student, the nation's largest school transportation provider, is urging motorists to "See Yellow" to support National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21, 2011. "With more than 480,000 school buses back on the road this year transporti ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Passenger Cars: Deliveries After Three Quarters Up 12.3 Percent to 3.81 Million Vehicles

Volkswagen Passenger Cars: Deliveries After Three Quarters Up 12.3 Percent to 3.81 Million Vehicles

Over the first three quarters of the year, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has continued to grow deliveries, handing over 3.81 (January – September 2010: 3.39; +12.3 percent) million vehicles to customers. For the month of September, the brand reported 472,100 (September 2010: 415,100; +13.7 percent) ... Continue reading

TRW Unveils New Hybrid Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TRW Unveils New Hybrid Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has developed its next generation tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) a hybrid system which uses a combination of sensing technologies to provide automatic location functionality. The system uses basic, wheel-mounted direct TPMS sensors to measure the pressure and temperature of the air ... Continue reading

TomTom Partners with Ford Offering Semi-Integrated Navigation in Europe

TomTom Partners with Ford Offering Semi-Integrated Navigation in Europe

TomTom, today announces that it will integrate its GO LIVE 1000 and GO LIVE 1005 models with a specifically designed cradle for Ford models in Europe*. This solution provides a clean semi-integrated solution, with all wires worked away in the dashboard, no suction mount and automatic powering of the device. In addition ... Continue reading

Autumn Finance Offers From Suzuki

Autumn Finance Offers From Suzuki

As part of its Autumn campaign, Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce its latest headline offers including the enhancement of the 'VAT Parked' offer to the entire Alto and Swift ranges until the end of December. ... Continue reading

New Partnership Launches Teen-Focused Strive For A Safer Drive

New Partnership Launches Teen-Focused Strive For A Safer Drive

Teens will be in the driver's seat during a new safe driving initiative. More than 300 high schools in 11 pilot counties are being invited to take part in a potentially life-saving project aimed at making students better and safer drivers. Strive For A Safer Drive (S4SD) provides funding and resources to help teens tal ... Continue reading

2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is Here +VIDEO

2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is Here +VIDEO

LONDON - October 11, 2011: Now in its third generation, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé takes the luxury 2+2 concept a step further by matching enhanced comfort and elegant design with sporting performance on a even higher level. The BMW 6 Series Coupé features a sweeping coupé roofline while the long bonnet, short over- ... Continue reading

Remember Last Winter? Suzuki Winter Tyre Programme Puts Safety First - And Saves Money, Too

Remember Last Winter? Suzuki Winter Tyre Programme Puts Safety First - And Saves Money, Too

Rain, snow and sub-zero conditions make winter the most hazardous time of year on the road. Suzuki GB PLC is keen to ensure drivers are well-equipped to tackle the worst the weather can throw at them by offering a great value winter tyre promotion. ... Continue reading

BMW The First With New Jam-Busting Technology: Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI)

BMW The First With New Jam-Busting Technology: Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI)

BMW drivers are the first in the world to benefit from an advanced traffic information system giving fast, accurate and reliable data about road conditions on their journeys. Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) is an enhanced BMW ConnectedDrive feature designed to increase the comfort and peace of mind of BMW owners. ... Continue reading

No VAT, And No Compromise, From Seat

No VAT, And No Compromise, From Seat

Dynamic Spanish car maker Seat has revived its hugely popular 'Pay No VAT' campaign as it seeks to continue its most successful year to date and attract even more new car buyers to the brand. ... Continue reading

New Yaris Achieves Top Fuel Economy On MPG Marathon Debut

New Yaris Achieves Top Fuel Economy On MPG Marathon Debut

The new Toyota Yaris set the fuel-saving pace on the ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, eking out the juice to finish a first-time winner. ... Continue reading

History Comes Alive At Buckler's Hard

History Comes Alive At Buckler's Hard

This October Half Term, 22nd - 30th October, the peaceful village of Buckler's Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River comes alive as Living History characters recount what life was like in the 18thcentury, when the village was a thriving centre for shipbuilding. ... Continue reading

UK Transport Minister Visit To Kia UK Head Office

UK Transport Minister Visit To Kia UK Head Office

Local MP and Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond visited Kia Motors UK Limited., Head Office in Weybridge, to learn more about the company's plans for the future. ... Continue reading

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO

The Luxury SUV Segment Has a New Leader By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The new Range Rover Evoque from Land Rover has been waiting in the wings for some time, since its first official introduction in July 2010 via a live global Internet launch that was seen right here on TheAutoChan ... Continue reading

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