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TRW Unveils Next Generation Head Protection System for Convertibles

By TRW Automotive Holdings Corp
ALFDORF, Germany – TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in active and passive safety, today unveiled its second generation Head Protection System for Convertibles (HPSC II) — demonstrating the Company’s commitment to constant innovation and affordable safety.

22Aug2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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First official images of the new 2011 Jeep Wrangler

By Chrysler
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the new 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining its legendary, benchmark capability with an all-new interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium [...]

21Aug2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Suzuki Kizashi Breaks Land Speed Record at Bonneville

By Suzuki Motor Corporation
WENDOVER, Utah – Piloting American Suzuki Motor Corporation’s (ASMC) modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special, Road & Track’s Sam Mitani injected the Kizashi into the record books (and himself in the 200 mph club) with his 203.720 mph run at this year’s Bonneville Speed Week, exceeding the previous record of 202.301 mph.

21Aug2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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look The boss is back 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

By Ford Motor Company
MONTEREY, Calif. – Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968, management approved a special Mustang – a car that sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around road-going performance machine ever created by Ford Motor Company. That car became the 1969 Mustang Boss 302, and it remains [...]

13Aug2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Porsche Celebrating 60 Years of Passion In America

By Porsche
ATLANTA — The joy of driving a classic Porsche is a sufficient reward for most enthusiasts, but owning the oldest Porsches in America could bring some very real awards during the company’s 60th Anniversary year in the United States. To celebrate six decades of American Porsche passion, on Aug. 13 Porsche Cars North America [...]

13Aug2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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The Pagani Zonda R sets a record at Nürburgring with Pirelli P Zero Slick tires

By Pirelli
The Pagani Zonda R set a new record at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife (20.83 km) with a time of 6 minutes and 47 seconds, breaking the mark established a few months ago by another extreme supercar riding on a different set of tires than the Pirelli P Zero Slicks (265/645-19TL front, 325/705-20TL rear) of the [...]

16Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Smog alert at the STL

By Société du Transport de Laval
Lava – The Smog Alert operation of the Société de transport de Laval (STL) was set in motion on Monday, July 5, and continued on until Friday, July 9. During those 5 days when the air quality was considered to be poor by Environment Canada,

15Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Shop for your next Chevrolet on your iPhone/iPad

By General Motors
Detroit – Chevrolet is among the first automakers to create a shopping app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad which allows users to research and locate the vehicle they desire.

14Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Compact Power as Battery Pack Supplier for Ford Focus Electric

By Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Mich. – Ford Motor Company today announced it has selected Compact Power, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of LG Chem, to build lithium-ion battery packs for the Ford Focus Electric, which will go on sale in the U.S. in 2011.

14Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Audi’s new flagship sedan, the A8 L, in pictures

By Audi
The full-size A8 sedan embodies the Vorsprung durch Technik for which Audi is renowned. The brand now presents the new top version of its flagship: The long-wheelbase A8 L sets standards for luxury, dynamics and efficiency.

13Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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The Fiat Cinquecento Prima Edizione, limited edition model only for the U.S.

By Chrysler
Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited were given a special surprise when the head of Fiat North America arrived at their closing dinner and made them an exclusive offer.

13Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Build Your Own Corvette Engine

By General Motors
For enthusiasts who want to be personally involved in creating their Corvette, Chevrolet’s new Corvette Engine Build Experience allows them to literally build the engine for their new car.

13Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Volkswagen Group Production Continues To Grow In Mexico

By Volkswagen
Wolfsburg / Puebla – Volkswagen Group production continues on its growth path in Mexico. Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for ‘Group Production’, yesterday opened a new section at the Puebla plant of Volkswagen de México.

11Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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Tom Tom Star Wars GPS Voices Expands With Yoda

By TomTom N.V.
London – The Force is strong with TomTom drivers- and it’s about to get stronger. As of today, in association with LucasFilm and VoiceSkins.com, TomTom customers can be guided by the greatest Jedi Master of them all: Yoda.

9Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued
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All Rolls-Royce Models Sold Out Until October

By Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that continuing strong customer demand for all models has resulted in record production at the company’s manufacturing plant in Goodwood, West Sussex, England.

9Jul2010 | Halor | 0 comments | Continued