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Harley-Davidson's new ad trumps all for animal lovers

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has just launched an innovative and interesting new advertising campaign that may just trump all others. The motorcycle company's advertisement was aired during the season premiere of Sons of Anarchy on the FX network and had animal lovers exhilarated.

Volkswagen debuts limited edition Polo & Vento in India

Volkswagen, the German carmaker shared that it will be introducing a limited edition of two new and different models of its already established compact car, the Polo Breeze and its mid-sized sedan, the Vento Breeze. These vehicles will be showing up as the holiday season approaches.

Altair unveils world's first hydraulic-hybrid transit bus

Altair ProductDesign, a global product development consultancy and wholly-owned subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc. in Troy, Michigan, today unveiled the world’s first series hydraulic hybrid transit bus, the LCO-140H.

Winnebago goes high tech and online to sell replacement parts

Winnebago Industries today created Winnebago Industries Interactive Parts – an online 3D interactive electronic parts catalog. The plan by the Iowa-based maker of motor homes and recreational vehicles is to make researching and ordering parts for Winnebago vehicles more accurate, convenient and fast.

2012 Fisker Karma soon available for rental in L.A.

MPG Car Rental in Los Angeles will be offering for rental the new hybrid luxury sedan, the 2012 Fisker Karma. The LA car rental car company specializes in eco-friendly vehicles and is adding a truly stunning new addition to their already green fleet.

Autos using more aluminum than ever with still more to come

Automakers are accelerating the shift to aluminum from other materials for new vehicle construction, in the effort to safely and efficiently lower the weight of cars and light trucks, based on a new survey of North American automakers conducted by Ducker Worldwide.

Subaru's XV Crossover to be shown in Frankfurt Next Week

The 64th Frankfurt Motor Show's press days are less than a week away on September 13 and 14 and Subaru has a busy schedule at the show with its XV crossover concept.

Win one sweet Dodge Durango in Toyo Tires Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes

Toyo Tire USA has announced their largest promotion ever, the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes, which will award one winner with a set of Toyo tires each week while one lucky winner will get the Grand Prize – a custom 2011 Dodge Durango.

American Le Mans Green Racecars on Pennsylvania Avenue

The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) reported it reduced petroleum usage by nearly 50 percent in its most recent race, as examples of their Green Racecars lined Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. yesterday.

GM Design merits “Cool Places to Work” designation

GM Design, reportedly the industry's first and largest automotive design facility worldwide, has been named one of Crain's 2011 "Cool Places to Work," based on the ability to communicate with employees, attract/retain talent and create a productive work environment, among other criteria.

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