Apr 10, 2013
San Rafael, Calif. (April 10, 2013) - Sonoma Raceway and the Marin Sonoma Concours dâElegance have teamed up to bring car enthusiasts a complete weekend of historic motorsports and classic cars. Car enthusiasts will enjoy car-centric activities in multiple North Bay venues as the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festiv ... Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers are Nation's Largest Employer of Manufacturing Jobs
Apr 8, 2013
Industry employs more than 734,000 workers and generates nearly $355 billion to economy, study finds WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new economic impact study confirms that the motor vehicle parts manufacturers industry, made up of the original equipment, aftermarket, heavy duty and remanufacturi ... Continue reading
AutoTraderClassics.com Launches "Big Project" Sweepstakes
Apr 2, 2013
AutoTraderClassics.com is giving consumers the cash and the tools to make their dream automotive projects a reality with the "Big Project Giveaway" sweepstakes. AutoTraderClassics.com will be giving away three checks for $5,000 along with three different grand prizes during consecutive entry periods between April 1 and ... Continue reading
Ricardo-engineered FED Vehicle Featured on "Jay Leno's Garage"
Mar 4, 2013
The Ricardo-engineered Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) vehicle is featured in a web video posted today on "Jay Leno's Garage." During the segment, the late-night comedian takes a test drive of the FED, which represents the ideal application of armored vehicle design expertise and fuel efficiency improv ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2013
Stenkullen 2013-02-28 Vehicle adaptation for people with disabilities in the spotlight at the International Motor Show in Geneva, (7-17 March 2013) Accessibility takes centre stage at the International Motor Show in Geneva when the Swedish vehicle adaptation company Autoadapt together with its Swiss dealer Haueter AG p ... Continue reading
Happily Ever After With Your Car
Feb 5, 2013
Feb. 5, If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine's Day in the form of an oil change, tune-up or other loving service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life for your car, says the Car C ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2013
SoCal Penske Professional Vehicles, Acton Fleet Sales and Livernois Vehicle Development today announced the development of the all-new Chrysler 300-L 6-Inch extended sedan built on Chrysler's 300 Chassis. 'The 300 L 6-inch extended under development by Livernois offers the best of both worlds in terms of enhanced passe ... Continue reading
2014 Acura MDX Prototype Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show
Jan 15, 2013
DETROIT, Mich January 15, 2013; The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a strong indication of the styling and design direction for the third generation of the popular, 7-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV, launching by mid-2013 in bot ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Feature Mopar Garage at 2013 North American International Auto Show
Jan 12, 2013
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2013 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2013 -- 1,015 sq.-ft. garage and more than 300 quality-tested Mopar performance parts and accessories Exhibit to feature full line of Mopar custom, commercial-grade cabinetry and toolboxes Chrysler Group LLC will be parking a garage at this year's North A ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles Helps Deliver Tax Credits For Electric Motorcycles
Jan 4, 2013
Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced the company's complete 2013 model line of street legal electric motorcycles will again be eligible for a 10 percent federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles. In addition to the 2013 model line tax credit, customers who purchased a 2 ... Continue reading
Audi RS4 - ABT Can Do 290 km/h and Tunes the Sound
Dec 28, 2012
Every new generation of the Audi RS4, having been on sale since 1999 and traditionally tuned by ABT Sportsline, has seen an uprating. Incidentally, even its legendary forefather, the RS2 (315 hp/232 kW), is still at a par with many modern sports cars. Although the RS4 is now powered by a 4.2l V8 with 450 hp (331 kW) an ... Continue reading
Texas Car Crashes Spike More than 20% Around the Holidays
Dec 18, 2012
More Texans crash their cars during the holiday season than any other time of the year, according to an Allstate Insurance Company review of its claims data over the five year period between 2006 and 2010. The number of auto accident claims jumped the highest on December 24, spiking 22% compared to the daily average du ... Continue reading
Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary Review
Dec 12, 2012
BLACK AIR: THE BUICK GRAND NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central, December 11, 2012; Twenty-five years ago today the last Buick Grand National was built. It signaled the end of GM G-Body production and the only year for the limited-production 547-car run ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's BIG BOOK OF WACKY RIDES has Launched!!
Nov 20, 2012
HOLLYWOOD USA - November 20, 2012: Inspired by his intense love of cars, animals and creativity, Big Book of Wacky Rides! by Fireball Tim is a mad-cap take on inanimate objects transformed into cool cars. Each illustration stands on its own as an amusing story, delighting children and parents around the world. From the ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Asks: "Why Hasn't Anyone Pimped Out a Pacer, Yet?"
Nov 20, 2012
Are these cars really too hard to find? Not really... In fact, you can find them on Ebay for about $3K. So, why haven't we seen a Pacer having been tuned at a car show or SEMA? Do you think it's about time? HOLLYWOOD USA - November 19, 2012: Are these cars really too hard to find? Not really... In fact, you can find th ... Continue reading
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