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BASF to Showcase Advanced Automotive Solutions at 2012 North American International Auto Show

BASF to Showcase Advanced Automotive Solutions at 2012 North American International Auto Show

Exhibit will highlight how BASF helps drive automotive sustainability and innovation As the world’s top automakers are unveiling their latest models next week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the world’s leading chemical company – BASF – will showcase the increasing role of chemical products in helping to deliver improved vehicle performance [...]

Why Rebel Groups Love the Toyota Hilux

Why Rebel Groups Love the Toyota Hilux

Newsweek has published a story on Guerrilla Trucks: Why rebels and insurgent groups the world over love the Toyota Hilux pickup as much as their AK-47s. Here is an excerpt: As the war in Afghanistan escalated several years ago, counterinsurgency expert David Kilcullen, a member of the team that designed the Iraq surge for Gen. [...]

Soldiers train ISF on auto repair, preventative maintenance

Soldiers train ISF on auto repair, preventative maintenance

HABANIYA, Iraq: Some of those 50,000 Soldiers who’ve stayed behind in Iraq are busy now helping Iraqis learn valuable skills, such as auto repair. Mechanics with the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, are helping to improve the readiness of Iraqi Security Forces by instructing vehicle maintenance classes at Iraqi Army Camp Habiniya. [...]

Chrysler Provides Excellent Purchasing and Leasing Incentives

Chrysler Provides Excellent Purchasing and Leasing Incentives

Chrysler Group LLC announced that it has entered into an agreement with U.S. Bank to provide consumer leases on select 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. Consumers now have two options – Ally Financial and U.S. Bank – to consider when leasing a Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge [...]

Nissan Selects Hawaii as an Early Launch State for Leaf

Nissan Selects Hawaii as an Early Launch State for Leaf

Due to Hawai‘i’s strong commitment to clean energy and a recognized leader in the introduction of electric vehicles (EV), Nissan North America, Inc. has selected Hawai‘i to be one of its initial launch markets in the U.S. beginning in early 2011. Nissan and the State of Hawai‘i are working towards a partnership to promote the [...]

Ford Americas chief says 1Q revenues, demand up

Ford Americas chief says 1Q revenues, demand up

DETROIT: Ford Motor Co.’s revenues rose in the first quarter thanks to strong U.S. demand for cars and trucks, Ford’s Americas President Mark Fields said Tuesday. Fields didn’t provide numbers, which are expected to be released later this month. But it was more good news for the automaker, which is expected to report its fourth [...]

Chrysler Group LLC Wraps HQ in Honor of 2010 Ram Heavy Duty

Chrysler Group LLC Wraps HQ in Honor of 2010 Ram Heavy Duty

The Ram Truck Brand today unveiled a 140-foot tall and 120-foot wide building wrap on the tower of the Chrysler Group LLC headquarters. The building wrap pays tribute to the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Motor Trend “Truck of the Year” win. “We are proud of the numerous awards given to the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty, [...]

Väth V58 – Rocket Compressor with 565 hp

Väth V58 – Rocket Compressor with 565 hp

Understatement cannot be qualified as one of the advantageous features of VÄTH V58. This is considered to be the same as with SLK AMG R171. Not only the outside appearance of VÄTH V58 cannot be ignored, but also the SLK performance cannot be recognized under the motor hood. A high-performance 565 hp and 770 Nm [...]

Motorcycle Sales Down 40.8% Says MIC

Motorcycle Sales Down 40.8% Says MIC

The Motorcycle Industry Council reports a 40.8% drop in year-over-year estimated sales since 2008. The MIC figures a total of 520,502 motorcycle sales for 2009, compared with 879,910 in 2008. ATV sales for the same period dropped 29.3%, from 454,098 to 321,181. MIC tabulates sales data by monthly reports from participating manufacturers: BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, [...]

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE

The YZF-R1 LE is a limited edition Valentino Rossi / Fiat Yamaha replica complete with the number “46” and “The Doctor” logos, including a replica of Valentino Rossi’s signature on the fuel tank. The YZF-R1 garnered the prestigious award as the 2009 Motorcycle of the Year from Motorcyclist Magazine. The YZF-R1 was chosen for its [...]

 
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