Dodge to Offer Mopar Packages on New 2012 Charger Pursuit
Sep 7, 2011
Mopar teams up with industry-equipment leader Crown North America to deliver an all-new 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit Option packages offer one-stop shopping for law enforcement customers Dodge Charger Pursuit offers choice of two engines: aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, which delivers 292 horsepower and 260 lb.- ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer Sets New Standard for SUV Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 28, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., July 28, 2011 -- The completely reinvented Ford Explorer powered by EcoBoost delivers a class-leading EPA rating of 28 mpg on the highway, besting Honda Pilot by more than 20 percent and Toyota Highlander by 12 percent The hot-selling Ford Explorer the 2011 North American Truck of the Year has already ... Continue reading
Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 Slays Supercars at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
Jul 21, 2011
In the hands of former British Rally Champion, Mark Higgins, Subaru's limited-edition Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 put on an electrifying display at last weekend's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power. ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Turns Into Pickup Truck with Mopar
Jul 14, 2011
Priced at $5,499, the Mopar JK-8 Kit enables owners to transform their Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup Kit now available for ordering through Mopar at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealerships Dealership or skilled do-it-yourselfers may do the installation Major components of the Mopar JK-8 kit include stee ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2011
TACOMA, July 5, 2011: Hard hats instead of top hats? Construction boots instead of leather loafers? Sounds more like a Village People concert than a gala fundraiserâ¦but thatâs just the way LeMay -- Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) wants it for its exclusive âHard Hat & High Heelsâ� preview party ... Continue reading
Law Enforcement Approves of the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
Jul 5, 2011
Forsyth County, Ga. Sheriff Ted Paxton saw the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) at several events last year and was impressed enough to be among early law enforcement customers. The PPVs began patrol in Cumming, Ga. in May. "With its emphasis on the ergonomically designed seats for officer comfort, an ... Continue reading
Manual Gearboxes Could be a Thing of the Past for the World's Supercars
Jun 30, 2011
BROMSGROVE, England, June 30, 2011 -- According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, high performance transmissions specialist Oerlikon Graziano suggests that the need for a manual gearbox option is disappearing at the supercar end of the automotive market. just-auto's analyst Matthew Beecham interviewed Oerli ... Continue reading
Sporty New Looks Available for the 2011 Toyota Prius
Jun 30, 2011
The Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America, offers an exciting new accessory package for 2011. First debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show -- the Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). ... Continue reading
A Folding Steering Wheel Lets Drivers Get In And Out More Comfortably
Jun 29, 2011
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. ), the global leader in active and passive safety, today unveiled a folding steering wheel concept which retracts into the dashboard to improve driver comfort getting in and out of a vehicle. Manuel Poyant, development manager, Steering Wheel Systems and Driver Airbags, said: "The automoti ... Continue reading
Switzer Performance Unveils 3-Second 0-60 Porsche Panamera
Jun 22, 2011
Tripping the Lights Pan-tastic! OBERLIN, OH - June 22, 2011: The crew at Ohio-based Switzer Performance call themselves turbo-tuning specialists, and have spent the last several years driving the point home at events like the Texas Mile, the GTR Nationals, and Russia's Moscow Unlimited mile-long drag races, where Switz ... Continue reading
Hyundai Begins Accessories Sales Programs Facilitated By Insignia
Jun 7, 2011
Looking to capitalize on increasing vehicle sales and market share, Hyundai Motor America has announced the launch of an in-store accessories sales program to be facilitated through MOBIS Parts America and powered by Insignia Group, LC, the industry leader in accessories sales tools and training since 2002. The program ... Continue reading
The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport -The A1 In Sport Mode
Jun 3, 2011
The Audi A1 has been a major success following its market debut in Australia and now Audi introduces the new top-of-the-line version - the A1 1.4 TFSI Sport. It is the next big Audi ... in sport mode. ... Continue reading
Peugeot EX1 Laps Nordschleife In Electric Record Time
May 31, 2011
For the first time in its history, Peugeot last weekend attempted to set a record on the Nordschleife track. Stephane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from the Company's Research & Development Centre, was at the wheel of the EX1 Concept Car, which covered the circuit's 20.832 kilometres (12.944 miles), convincingly ... Continue reading
Jeep Expands 'Don't Hold Back' To Motorsport
May 20, 2011
Chrysler Australia is extending its 'Don't Hold Back' challenge to motorsport with a new Jeep sponsorship of the globally acclaimed Dodge Viper GT3, driven by champion race car driver Greg Crick at Australian GT events. ... Continue reading
Nissan 370Z GT Edition: A Celebration
May 18, 2011
To celebrate in Nissan's global success in GT racing and 40 years of Z in the UK a special 'GT Edition'is being unleashed. Offering special body colours, unique GT stripes, darkened 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels and a number of significant suspension and equipment changes. ... Continue reading
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