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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named to Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list for the eighth straight year and 14(th) overall since the vehicle made its global debut in 1989. With a nearly 50:50 weight distribution, the small-in-size MX-5 offers a hefty dose of road-hugging handling and superior driving dynamics, making the roadster a favorite among weekend warriors and daily drivers alike. "The MX-5 Miata sets the bar high on sports...

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported an all-time sales record with November sales of 32,649 for combined sales of Mercedes-Benz, smart and Sprinter models, up 15.6% and delivering a record year-to-date total of 273,622 up 14.5%. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone recorded its highest November on record with sales of 30,315 for the month, up 13.1%, and 245,910 for the year up 12.0%. (Logo:...

LONDON, November 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Crossed Flags logo illustrates the character of the all-new, "C7" Corvette, which features only two parts from the C6 Chevrolet confirmed that the seventh-generation Corvette will debut the evening of Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in Detroit. To kick off the countdown to the debut, Chevrolet debuted the new Crossed Flags logo for the new, 2014 Corvette. "The all-new, seventh-generation Corvette...

VISTA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to stats from the NHTSA, Thanksgiving is the deadliest time to be driving, with over 50% more drivers on the road and increased drunk driving rates - and New Year's isn't far behind. The stats don't lie, auto safety is important and the car is your largest mobile device ... shouldn't there be an app for that? (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020424/DIRECTLOGO) There is and the Viper SmartStart is the...

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record October sales of 23,978 for its Mercedes-Benz models, up 5.9%, delivering a record year-to-date total of 215,596 new vehicles to customers, up 11.9%. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100901/NY58315LOGO ) Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled a record for MBUSA overall with sales of 26,642, up 9.0%, bringing the...

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John Fitch, legendary race car driver and an influential figure in developing professional road racing, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 4, 1917. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100901/NY58315LOGO ) After serving as a fighter pilot in WW II, Fitch began racing cars in 1950. He participated in several races in 1951 and he became the first Sports Car Club of America national champion. Over the next several...

MyPerfectAutomobile is reporting on the latest version of the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concept car which is currently on display at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The opal blue concept breaks new ground in design and engineering, and reveals much more about the direction of Lexus. Audi’s development program for the F12 electric car has concluded, with the company releasing huge amounts of data about the effort to create the most advanced electric-drive system. The...

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Stark State College Advanced Technology Center 6200 Frank Avenue NW North Canton, Ohio When Thursday, October 11th, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Program Reception 3:00 to 3:30 Introductions and Remarks 3:30 to...

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record September sales of 23,156 for its Mercedes-Benz models, up 7%, delivering a record year-to-date total of 191,618 new vehicles to customers, up 12.7%. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100901/NY58315LOGO) Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled a record for MBUSA of 25,980, up 8.7% bringing the year-to-date total to 214,331...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., a leading producer of luxury sports cars, will incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors to support a stop-start idle-elimination system in all Lamborghini's Aventador cars which will go into production in late 2012. The idle-elimination system is an important element of Lamborghini's announced program to reduce its new models' CO2 emissions by 35 percent...