National Car Care Month Perfect Time to Consider a Rebuilt Engine
Mar 27, 2012
Rebuilt Engines Emit Fewer Pollutants, Get Better Gas Mileage April is National Car Care Month, an ideal time to talk with an automotive technician to see if repowering your vehicle with a remanufactured/rebuilt engine is the right choice for you. The Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC) reminds motorists that a remanufactu ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Mustang, Mustang Owners Club Edition Ride and Review By Thom Cannell
Mar 23, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau If youâve got $32, 000 your choices among sporting vehicles is huge. How about a svelte Mazda RX-8 or a curvy Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT? Maybe a muscular Camaro SS or basic Nissan 370 would fit into your carport? Then thereâs the upstart Hyunda ... Continue reading
Dodge Durango Special Service Reporting For Duty
Mar 19, 2012
Special Service Dodge Durango designed for police, fire and general fleet customers Model has unique components to handle extreme use, extra-long life and added utility Durango can tow class-leading 7,400 pounds and travel over a class-leading 550 miles between fill-ups Following the successful debut of the Dodge Charg ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Covers 2012 Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance
Mar 17, 2012
A Fantastic Weekend for Lovers of Automotive History By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [Ed Lucas and Amelia Banner â 9882] The 2012 Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance was the first big classic and collector car show of the season, overtaking the grounds of the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Convention Cente ... Continue reading
Cosworth Receives Rolls-Royce Contract to Develop HFE Technology for Portable Gensets
Mar 12, 2012
Cosworth is pleased to announce that it has been contracted by Rolls-Royce Distributed Generation Systems to demonstrate the potential of its market-leading heavy fuel engine technology. 'Cosworth is fully committed to a long-term relationship with Rolls-Royce. The current focus is on a 2kW ultra lightweight generator. ... Continue reading
Vanity License Plate Anniversary
Mar 8, 2012
Contest Links Vanity License Plate Anniversary With Earth Day For Release: Monday, March 12, 2012 Lexington, KY -- In 2012, the personalized license plate celebrates its 75th anniversary. In observance of this event Eagle One, a leading marketer of automotive appearance products, is conducting a contest designed to als ... Continue reading
Pininfarina Cambiano Luxury Electric Sports Saloon Launched Today
Mar 6, 2012
It is a new approach to luxury in the car, according to Pininfarinaâs school of thought. The Cambiano is launched today, a concept car that is elegant and sporty, refined and comfortable. An enticing combination of pure, cutting edge design and uncompromising engineering that respects the environment in both in th ... Continue reading
A Statement About Competence: Audi A3 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Mar 6, 2012
The new A3, which celebrates its premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, presents the combined technological competence of Audi in compact format. In its lightweight body, the architectures of its interior and user interfaces the three-door car is once again setting standards in its class. Its engines impress with t ... Continue reading
John Walsh Named Chief Executive Officer of Miami-Based Vehicle Production Group
Mar 5, 2012
Today John Walsh, a 23-year veteran of the mobility industry, was named Chief Executive Officer of the Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), based in Miami, Florida. Walsh most recently served as President and CEO of National Bus Sales & Leasing, where under his leadership company revenues doubled while reducing overall ... Continue reading
Morgan Set to Reveal Electric Concept with Five-Speed Manual Gearbox at Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Mar 3, 2012
Morgan has developed an electric 'traditional' sportscar with a high-tech aluminium chassis and five speed manual gearbox. Powertrain and integration was provided through a collaboration with EV specialist Zytek, one of the world's leading independent consultancies in this field. The concept car will be unveiled at the ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2012
Today The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG) announced its forthcoming Cash for Conversion Clunkers incentive program, which will provide consumers a $3,500 allowance towards the purchase of a new MV-1, and up to $5,500 each towards the purchase of five or more MV-1 vehicles by fleet operators. Union-made in Mishawaka, ... Continue reading
Audi RS 5 Is Back On Top With New Generation Specification
Feb 21, 2012
The Audi RS badge returns, reinvigorated, to its rightful place at the head of the A5 Coupé range this week in the new generation RS 5, combining new styling, mechanical and specification revisions with characteristically extreme performance from a high-revving 450PS V8. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Launch Next Step in Enhancing Overall Customer Experience
Feb 3, 2012
In collaboration with dealers, brand re-launches new Mopar e-Store Mopar FlexTech dealer program to enhance customer experience in Chrysler Group dealerships Program raises customer awareness of Mopar brand Chrysler Group dealers to get first look at FlexTech offerings at NADA Convention Mopar introduces new 75th anniv ... Continue reading
PG Proudly Presents: the PG Elektrus - Made By Michael Frohlich
Jan 20, 2012
Fast, wild and extravagant: on January 17, 2012, PG and Dusseldorf-based automobile designer Michael Frohlich presented the PG Elektrus in Berlin â an exclusive urbane e-Roadster with a powerful uniqueness factor. ... Continue reading
Disability Organizations React to Misleading Statements on Vehicle Conversions in National Media
Jan 18, 2012
Recent unfounded statements surrounding the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions has caused industry organizations to rally in an effort to set the record straight. The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and several of its manufacturing members announced today their position on the r ... Continue reading
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