Porsche Takes on Nurburgring 24 with an even more efficient 911 GT3 R Hybrid

Nrburgring 24 hour race Stuttgart/Atlanta March 17– Porsche AG will enter the Nrburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011, with a more advanced version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The priority for this latest edition was improvement of efficiency through the targeted optimization of hybrid components, which also resulted in a 20 … Read more

2011 Kia Sportage Named ‘Best New Crossover Vehicle’ in About.Com ‘s 2011 Readers ‘ Choice Awards

2011 KIA SPORTAGE NAMED “BEST NEW CROSSOVER VEHICLE” IN ABOUT.COM’S 2011 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Kia’s Compact CUV Honored by Consumers in Respected Online Resource’s Poll Award-winning Sportage chosen by the public as top pick in its segment Sportage offers a compelling and complete package with head-turning style, fun-to-drive performance and innovative features IRVINE, Calif., March … Read more

PACE Lab Opens at McMaster to Give Students a Global Edge in Automotive Design

Hamilton, ON, Canada, March 17, 2011 The PACE Lab established by General Motors (GM) and PACE Partners Autodesk, HP, Oracle and Siemens PLM Software at McMaster University is giving engineering and technology students a global edge as they prepare for careers in the international world of automotive design and engineering. Matt Crossley, director of Canadian … Read more

Buick Enclave Sees Future, Predicts Impact

Award-winning luxury crossover employs safety measures before rollover impact DETROIT Rollovers are among the rarest of vehicle crashes, but the 2011 Buick Enclave still provides maximum protection against them. High-tech sensors designed to predict rollovers and help protect vehicle occupants before a crash occurs are part of the standard comprehensive safety package on the 2011 … Read more

Honda Automobiles: Statement by American Honda Regarding Fuel Pump Module Recall: 2011 Civic

Honda will voluntarily recall 18,056 model-year 2011 Civic vehicles in the U.S. to inspect and possibly replace the fuel pump module inside the gasoline tank. Observation during assembly revealed that the roll-over valve inside certain fuel pump modules may have been damaged during production. If a vehicle is involved in a rollover crash, a cracked … Read more

The All-New 2011 VW Touareg Supercharged Hybrid: More Than A Beast. A Rare Beast.

  The joy of driving, the excitement of performance, and high standards of German Engineering are requirements that set the stage for every Volkswagen. Power, intelligence and efficiency come together in almost every feature of the 2011 Touareg Supercharged Hybrid. With stats like 380 hp and 428 lb/ft torque the Touareg a beast. However, since … Read more