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March 2012

Toyota giving 100 cars to 100 nonprofits in 100 days

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(March 12, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. —  Do you know a nonprofit that could make great things happen with a new car? Applications opened today for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good, a major national philanthropy program in which the automaker is giving away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winners will be selected each day through public voting on Facebook.
 
Application materials and complete information on the program are available at www.100carsforgood.com.

Camaro ZL1 — Putting passion on the pavement

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CLANGING BELL
By Russ Heaps

(March 12, 2012) Sometimes what I do to keep a roof over my head is pretty cool. A week or so ago, I got to hang out with the creative forces behind the new Camaro ZL1.

I won't bore you with all the details, but the ZL1 the track-ready version of the Camaro with 580 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque. It slingshots to 60 mph from a standing stop in less than four seconds. Yeow-zir!!!

Hyundai releases images of 2013 Santa Fe crossover

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(March 12, 2012) Hyundai has unveiled exterior teaser images of the all-new 2013 Santa Fe crossover, which had been known by its code name DM in Korea. The all-new Santa Fe will have its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in early April.

Mercedes-Benz 4Matic: Sure-footed as an Alaskan Husky

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By Al Vinikour
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 11, 2012) JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Across most of the United States the snowfall this winter has run the gamut from fairly heavy to fairly nonexistent. Thus when Mercedes-Benz sought a location to demonstrate its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system to several waves of journalists it wasn’t about to take chances of it “maybe” snowing in an interesting locale. It gave itself a guarantee.

2013 Toyota Venza crossover to be shown in New York

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(March 11, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota has announced the 2013 Venza crossover vehicle will make its North American debut as part of the Toyota display at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April.
 
The Venza crossover will offer enhanced exterior styling, added value through several new standard convenience features and updated option packages that include the Entune multi-media system for 2013 model year.

Volvo truck plant first to gain two top energy certifications

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(March 10, 2011) Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley, Va., assembly plant is the first U.S. manufacturing facility to achieve two top energy certifications.

New River Valley is the largest Volvo Trucks manufacturing plant in the world, and has been certified by the ISO 50001 standard and the Superior Energy Performance (SEP). ISO 50001 and SEP are, respectively, the top international standard and top U.S. certification program for driving continuous improvements in energy efficiency.

Chevrolet plans purpose-built Camaro drag racer

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(March 10, 2012) DETROIT – Chevrolet will build 69 COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. National records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the nine-second range. As such, the COPO Camaros are expected to be the quickest Camaro ever offered by Chevrolet.

Ford to issue luxury version of Super Duty with MyFord Touch

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(March 9, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford F-Series Super Duty customers demand a truck with toughness and capability, yet they still appreciate the amenities that make their driving experience more enjoyable. The 2013 F-Series Super Duty offers both, with a first-ever Platinum series model and the addition of SYNC with MyFord Touch.
 

Volkswagen Group continues it worldwide surge in February

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(March 9, 2012) WOLFSBURG — Global vehicle deliveries by the Volkswagen Group in January and February rose by 7.7 per cent to 1.29 million units. On a world automotive market which was up by roughly 6 per cent, Europe’s largest automaker won market share.

February was particularly satisfactory, with vehicle deliveries totaling 642,300 , a 15.1 per cent gain in units over February 2011.

2013 Ford Escape stars in reality TV series 'Escape Routes'

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(March 9, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is teaming up with NBC and eight-time Emmy Award-winning reality producer to create “Escape Routes,” a prime-time reality TV show that will air on Saturday nights on NBC and mun2 beginning March 31.
 
“Escape Routes” is a new interactive reality series that will feature a cast of six teams of two participating in a unique road-trip competition with real-world challenges featuring the all-new Ford Escape.