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Greer Happy With Skoda Fabia S2000 BRC Debut

Greer Happy With Skoda Fabia S2000 BRC Debut

Jonathan Greer made an impressive Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) debut in his new Skoda UK supported Fabia S2000, finishing sixth on the opening round of the 2011 series, Rallye Sunseeker. ... Continue reading

Australians Shine At 2011 MX-5 Ice Race

Australians Shine At 2011 MX-5 Ice Race

Mazda's MX-5 roadster has again shown its pure sports car genes, this time on ice at the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Ice Race in Sweden. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Delays Final Rulemaking On Backup Cameras

NHTSA Delays Final Rulemaking On Backup Cameras

According to Lauren Abdel-Razzaq writing for Auto News, the National Highway Safety Administration has postponed its final rulemaking on whether to require backup cameras on all vehicles by Sept. 2014. The final ruling was expected to be released Feb. 28. NHTSA proposed the rule in December and gave the public two mont ... Continue reading

KICKER Partners with Subaru for OEM High-Performance Audio Upgrades

KICKER Partners with Subaru for OEM High-Performance Audio Upgrades

Please use the above press release and image attachments at your convenience. If you have any questions, contact Roger, Christina or me at 1-800-256-0808 or reciprocate at this email address. Thank you. KICKER(r) Partners with Subaru(r) for OEM High-Performance Audio Upgrades STILLWATER, USA - KICKER(r) Performance Aud ... Continue reading

Ford Explains Extensive New Technologies in Ford Focus to Global Consumers Using New Advertising, Techniques

Ford Explains Extensive New Technologies in Ford Focus to Global Consumers Using New Advertising, Techniques

PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 -- New Ford Focus comes standard with so much technology, Ford rethinks its storytelling approach for consumers worldwide, tapping talents of unique global team Ford's first-ever global advertising campaign highlights Focus' 14 key technology benefits in 50 co ... Continue reading

Lexus Presents LFA Nurburgring Package

Lexus Presents LFA Nurburgring Package

To celebrate the LFA's hat-trick of class wins at the Nurburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus has created the Nurburgring Package, an array of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre V10 engine that give the supercar a more track-focused profile ... Continue reading

Chrysler's Ralph Gilles to Headline 2011 Ward's Auto Interiors Conference

Chrysler's Ralph Gilles to Headline 2011 Ward's Auto Interiors Conference

PR Newswire SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Car Brand and Chrysler Group LLC Senior Vice President – Product Design will deliver the keynote address at the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference, offering key insigh ... Continue reading

Detroit Autorama 2011

Detroit Autorama 2011

DETROIT AUTORAMA 2011 World’s Best Hot Rod and Custom Car Show This Weekend By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It’s that time of year again – time for the hot rodders, custom car folks and auto enthusiasts of all stripes to head into downtown Detroit for the annual AutoRama – arguably ... Continue reading

General Motors and Chrome Systems to Honor Outstanding Accessories Sales Performance by GM Dealers and Distributors

General Motors and Chrome Systems to Honor Outstanding Accessories Sales Performance by GM Dealers and Distributors

PR Newswire PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 22, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 22, 2011 -- Recognizing the exceptional growth in accessories sales revenues at GM dealerships using the GM Accessories Digital Solution, powered by Chrome, General Motors and Chrome Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , and a leader i ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group's Mopar Division to Expand Accessories Portfolio in 2011

Chrysler Group's Mopar Division to Expand Accessories Portfolio in 2011

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2011 -- Vehicle buyers are spending more and more to personalize and accessorize their rides. Consumer spending for Mopar® accessories on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram vehicles nearly doubled in 2010. "More of our customers are driving ... Continue reading

10th Annual Muscle Car Madness at the York Reunion to be held July 8-9, 2011 at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, York, PA

10th Annual Muscle Car Madness at the York Reunion to be held July 8-9, 2011 at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, York, PA

10th Annual Muscle Car Madness at the York Reunion to be held July 8-9, 2011 at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, York, PA Relive The Greatest Days Of Drag Racing And The History Of A Legendary Racing Facility! A Lasting Impression For Young And Old Alike! If You Were Never There You Never Lived! Come Relive the ... Continue reading

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo. ... Continue reading

One L Of A Hyundai Deal For Driving School

One L Of A Hyundai Deal For Driving School

Bill Plant, one of the UK's largest driving schools, has extended its successful relationship with Hyundai. The nationwide operation is adding ix35s to its driving school fleet, with the first lucky learners and instructors set to climb behind the wheel early next month. ... Continue reading

Continental Automotive Announces Three-Year Chicago Auto Show Sponsorship - COMPLETE VIDEO

Continental Automotive Announces Three-Year Chicago Auto Show Sponsorship - COMPLETE VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 -- Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, announced today a three-year sponsorship commitment with the Chicago Auto Show that will allow the company to showcase its advanced powertrain, safety, connectivity and infotainment technology with automakers, g ... Continue reading

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