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Cars: Ferrari Challenge Season Opener at Miami's Homestead Speedway
Ferrari Challenge Season Opener at Miami's Homestead Speedway
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 12-- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2010 season opener will take place on March 12-14 at Miami's Homestead Speedway.
Now in its 17th racing season in the U.S., the Ferrari Challenge Series (utilizing race-prepared F430 Challenge vehicles) offers Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America.
The weekend of races and festivities will also see the world track debut of the 599XX cars on a track.
Aimed at owners that want to experience Prancing Horse driving pleasure at its purest, and conceived exclusively for track but not official competition use (thus unrestricted either by homologation limitations or regulatory restrictions) this extreme sports car incorporates the very best of Ferrari technology, the fruit both of our Research and Development Department's labors and our long experience and experimentation in F1.
The plethora of aerodynamic, electronic control and handling innovations used together for the first time on a single car make this model a genuine technological laboratory. The solutions adopted for the 599XX -- many of which will remain exclusive to it -- enhance its levels of performance and can be summed up in one highly relevant statistic: a Fiorano lap time of just 1 minute and 17 seconds.
Although it is such an extreme car, the 599XX still retains the ergonomics of the road-going model which are essential for non-professional drivers engaging in intensive track driving.
Marco Mattiacci, Ferrari North America CEO, commented on this debut: "The 599XX programme and FXX programme are the ultimate experience in term of utmost integration between a high end manufacturer as Ferrari and his customer base. Such kind of projects and activities set our brand above the competition for its uniqueness and exclusivity. making F1 technology available to our loyal Ferraristi."
The Challenge season will then continue to the Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah (April 9-11), Infineon Raceway in California (May 1-2), Montreal (June 11-13), New Jersey Motorsports Park (July 31- Aug 1), Watkins Glen, NY (Sept 3-5).
General public can enjoy the races, the paddock areas and the overall Ferrari-festival type of atmosphere.
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Cars: Automakers' New Technologies & Data Driven Innovations Contribute
Automakers' New Technologies & Data Driven Innovations Contribute to Historic Low in Highway Fatalities
WASHINGTON, March 11-- Automakers today cited new, lifesaving technology as one of the primary factors in driving down the nation's vehicle fatality rates. Traffic deaths fell to the lowest level in 56 years in 2009, with fewer than 34,000 people killed, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray.
"Fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. are at their lowest level in 49 years. This fact is remarkable given that during the same timeframe the number of licensed drivers has more than doubled and annual vehicle miles traveled have more than quadrupled," said Dave McCurdy, president and CEO of the Alliance. "Safety progress results from industry and regulators using this data to work together and produce effective policy."
Government and the industry are doing many things very well to innovate, develop, and implement effective safety systems and programs. Significant technological advances in the design and construction of automobiles, tough but fair regulatory initiatives at the federal level, increased safety belt usage, and road infrastructure improvements are all having an historic impact on vehicle safety.
Safety is among the industry's top priorities, and it is a top priority for our customers. According to Consumer Reports Auto Brands Perceptions survey for 2010, the number one factor consumers consider when they purchase a new vehicle is safety. Safety leads even quality and durability.
Alliance members continue voluntarily enhancing safety -- and lead regulations -- through the introduction of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, side airbags for head and chest protection, side curtain airbags, pre-crash occupant positioning, lane departure warning systems, radar use for collision avoidance, and more. Automakers continue their high-tech research and implementation of new safety technologies, such as autonomous braking systems and vehicle safety communications systems for crash avoidance.
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Cars: Mopar(R) Gives Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger Buyers Powerful Boost To Customize
Mopar(R) Gives Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger Buyers Powerful Boost To Customize Their Rides
$2,000 in "Mopar Bucks" good toward the purchase of select Mopar(R) performance parts, accessories or customer-care packages
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 -- -- Customer may use "Mopar Bucks" to buy Dodge Challenger's new
factory-installed Mopar Appearance Packages, which include the unique
body-color T/A hood with scoop, body-color rear "Go-Wing" spoiler,
strobe-stripe performance graphics, T-shifter handle and more
-- Other available Mopar quality-tested Dodge Challenger performance
parts include coil-over suspension kits, cat-back dual-exhaust systems
and performance shifter kits
-- Exclusive Dodge Challenger Customer-care Packages offer
3-year/36,000-mile comprehensive coverage, including lube and oil
filter changes, scheduled and recommended maintenance, towing and
roadside assistance, car rental allowance and $1,000 trip-interruption
coverage
-- Offer good through April 30, 2010, for the retail purchase of every
brand-new 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Classic or SRT8® model
Expanding the collaboration between two legendary performance brands, Mopar® is offering customers $2,000 in "Mopar Bucks," which they may use to buy select performance parts, service contracts and accessories when they purchase a new 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Classic or SRT8® muscle car.
"Dodge Challenger is one of our most accessorized vehicles," said Pietro Gorlier, President and Chief Executive Officer - Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, Chrysler Group LLC. "With this program, Mopar and Dodge are putting $2,000 in our customers' pockets and giving them the chance to accessorize their vehicle. The `Mopar Bucks' program is a great example of how Mopar can add value to our brands and the customer ownership experience."
In addition to the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Classic and SRT8's modern muscle-car characteristics--unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful HEMI® V-8 engines and innovative technology--Mopar offers a complete lineup of performance parts, service parts and accessories to get every Dodge Challenger enthusiast revved up.
Just in time for springtime cruising, new 2010 Dodge Challenger customers may use their $2,000 "Mopar Bucks" toward several of the following popular Mopar performance parts, accessories and services:
Mopar's Appearance Packages for the Dodge Challenger
Mopar's new exterior appearance package is now available as a factory production option. The exterior package includes a unique body-color hood with scoop, body-color rear "Go-Wing" spoiler and strobe stripe performance graphics.
An interior appearance package also is available and includes a Mopar-branded T-handle shifter, bright pedal kit (automatic only), bright door-sill guards, premium carpet floor mats and a full-vehicle cover to protect this prized possession.
"One of the joys of owning the iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car is the ability to take an already head-turning design and create a highly customized and personalized ride, thanks to Mopar's exclusive collection of quality-tested performance parts and accessories," said Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Car Brand and Senior Vice President--Product Design, Chrysler Group LLC. "Dodge Car Brand designers and engineers worked closely with the legendary in-house Mopar performance brand to further enhance the appearance of Dodge's modern-day muscle machine, while effectively communicating the vehicle's world-class handling, performance and cutting-edge technology."
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the exterior package is $1,995. The MSRP for the interior package is $945 for the automatic transmission and $780 for the manual transmission. Both options are available on R/T models in the following colors: TorRed, Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal and Bright White.
Quality-proven Dodge Challenger Performance Parts and Accessories
Customers also may choose from a variety of performance parts and accessories. Unlike any other automotive aftermarket company, Mopar parts and accessories are specifically designed, engineered and quality-tested to further enhance the appearance and performance of Dodge Challenger. Performance accessories include rear deck-lid spoiler (MSRP $316), decal kits (MSRP starting at $182), cat-back exhaust systems (MSRP starting at $1,190), classic Mopar T/A hood (MSRP $1,275) and more.
All-inclusive benefits with Mopar's Dodge Challenger Customer-care Packages
Providing customers' peace of mind at an affordable price, the exclusive Dodge Challenger Customer-care Packages include scheduled and recommended maintenance, lube and oil filter changes, towing and roadside assistance, car rental allowance and $1,000 trip-interruption coverage for 3 years or 36,000 miles. MSRP for the Dodge Challenger R/T and R/T Classic Customer-care Package is $825, and high-performance Challenger SRT8 Customer-care Package $1,005.
Mopar Brand
Mopar distributes approximately 280,000 parts and accessories in more than 90 countries and is the source for all original-equipment parts for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Car and Ram vehicles. Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Car and Ram vehicles - a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide.
More than 70 Years of Mopar
When Chrysler bought Dodge in 1928, the need for a dedicated parts manufacturer, supplier and distribution system to support the growing enterprise led to the formation of the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation (CMPC) in 1929.
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and PARts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937. It also was widely used as a moniker for the CMPC. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s--the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth "package cars" equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of "special parts" for super stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.
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Cars: Banco Cruzeiro do Sul Announced in Sao Paulo Today (3/11) That it Will Sponsor
Banco Cruzeiro do Sul Announced in Sao Paulo Today (3/11) That it Will Sponsor the Racer Bruno Senna and the HRT Team During the 2010 Formula 1 Season
SAO PAULO, March 11 -- Luis Octavio Indio da Costa, Director- Superintendent of Banco Cruzeiro do Sul, along with Viviane Senna, President of Instituto Ayrton Senna, announced today (3/11) in Sao Paulo the Brazilian institution's sponsorship of Bruno Senna and the Hispania Racing Team during the 2010 Formula 1 season. This is the first time the bank's brand will appear at the world's largest automotive racing event.
The racer, Viviane's son and the nephew of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna, who would have turned 50 in 2010, will make his debut on Sunday (3/14) at the Grand Prix of Bahrain, which will take place in the Sakhir Desert.
According to Indio da Costa, "Four years after implementing our sports incentive program, we feel that by sponsoring a driver like Bruno Senna we are placing our bets on one of the young rising stars in world auto racing." Bruno Senna, who goes into F1 after only a 5-year career, expressed his thanks "for the trust the bank is placing in a young driver making his debut."
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Posted by cars on Friday, March 19 @ 00:15:00 CDT (8 reads)
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Cars: Toyota Customers Remain Loyal Despite Recalls
Toyota Customers Remain Loyal Despite Recalls
New survey reveals consumer attitudes and perceptions about carmaker
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 12-- The current Toyota recalls have had massive effects on the automaker's sales but the issues have had less of an impact on current Toyota customers than owners of other auto brands, according to a recent survey conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in customer feedback and consumer insights.
Only 6.5 percent of current Toyota customers polled reported they would not purchase a Toyota again because of the recalls. In contrast, a greater number of owners of other car brands indicated they were less likely to purchase a Toyota in the future, due to the recalls. More than fifty percent of Subaru owners, for example, indicated they would not purchase a Toyota in the future as a result of the recalls.
Among those respondents who indicated they were planning a car purchase within the next five years, the majority (66.4%) of those seriously considering purchasing a Toyota said they were still likely to purchase a Toyota in spite of the recalls. However, consumers considering Chrysler (21.7%), GM (13.4%), and Ford (18.3%) report still willing to consider purchasing a Toyota.
"Toyota has spent years building loyal customers," said Mike Mallett, CEO of Corporate Research International. "This is a true testament to the power of customer attachment and the importance of building good relationships with consumers so when trouble hits, your customers stand by you."
CRI received more than 1,640 completed surveys from its nationwide group of panelists. These panelists responded to the survey from February 19 - March 2, 2010. The survey asked consumers about their car buying behaviors. Respondents represented all regions of the country and were restricted to completing only one survey each.
Through ongoing surveys, CRI continues to assess changes in consumer perception resulting from the recent Congressional Hearings and continuing problems with Toyota vehicles.
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Posted by cars on Friday, March 19 @ 00:10:00 CDT (10 reads)
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Cars: Dealer Sending Hummers Off With a Bang!
Dealer Sending Hummers Off With a Bang!
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 12 -- Lynch Hummer is giving away a Browning Citori White Lightning Shotgun with every new Hummer purchased. Lynch Hummer, who first made headlines for "Guns and Hummers" when they added Adventure Shooting Sports to their Hummer showroom, has teamed up with Browning to make this offer. The Browning Citori White Lightning is a premium over and under shotgun with a retail value of $2,000. "There is now real reason to believe that the current inventory on hand at dealers may be the last of the new Hummers, we wanted to send them off with something memorable," says Hummer dealer Jim Lynch. "Browning and Hummer are prestigious brands and American Icons - bringing them together is a natural fit."
Lynch Hummer has been recognized in the past for being the highest-volume Hummer dealer and for having the highest customer satisfaction in the nation. Last summer Lynch Hummer added guns to the products they offer in their upscale suburban St. Louis location. "Hummer inventory got so low we had to add another product to make up for lost sales. The guns have been a huge hit with our Hummer customers and now we are taking the 'Guns and Hummers' concept one step further," said Lynch.
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Posted by cars on Friday, March 19 @ 00:05:00 CDT (10 reads)
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Cars: All-New Ford Police Interceptor Purpose-Built to Lead Market, Support Those Who
All-New Ford Police Interceptor Purpose-Built to Lead Market, Support Those Who Serve, Protect
LAS VEGAS, March 12 -- -- Ford reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor, engineered
to exceed durability, safety and performance of today's leading police
car - the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
-- New Ford Police Interceptor sedan will offer two fuel-efficient
powertrain options - including EcoBoost with all wheel-drive - along
with an array of safety technologies; interior has been designed to
meet unique law enforcement needs
-- Ford's new Police Interceptor will be offered without interruption
when production of the Ford Crown Victoria ends in late 2011
-- Ford confirms production of an additional Police Interceptor, a
utility vehicle that will be pursuit-rated to complement the sedan;
vehicle to be revealed later this year
Ford reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor sedan today, showcasing a car for law enforcement officials that will exceed the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry's leading police car - the Ford Crown Victoria - while also confirming production of a Police Interceptor utility vehicle.
Ford, the police vehicle market leader for 15 years, specifically designed and engineered an all-new Police Interceptor to handle the rigors of police work, including industry-leading powertrain, safety and technology innovations.
Ford will also add a second Police Interceptor to the lineup, a utility vehicle to provide customers a choice of the best vehicle to suit their needs. More details will be released in the third quarter of this year.
"Police nationwide asked for a new kind of weapon in the battle for public safety, and Ford is answering the call with a purpose-built vehicle - engineered and built in America - that's as dynamic as it is durable," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.
To develop the all-new Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford's Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.
"Their feedback mattered to us," said Scott Tobin, Ford vehicle line director for cars and crossovers. "Safety and durability were at the top of their list. So safety and durability were at the top of ours."
A focus on safety
Continuing Ford's safety leadership includes engineering the Police Interceptor to pass 75-mph rear-end crash testing. Currently, the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is the only pursuit sedan to meet this test.
The new Police Interceptor also features Ford's exclusive Safety Canopy® side-curtain air bag rollover protection system to help protect front and rear outboard passengers in both rollover and side-impact crashes. The multiple side-curtain air bags use Ford's unique Roll Fold technology to help them slip between the occupant and the side window.
Increased power, enhanced sophistication
Ford's Police Interceptor engine strategy will provide a V-6 lineup that performs equal to or better than V-8 engines. The lineup comes with two powertrain options, allowing police to choose the powerhouse that best meets their patrol requirements.
A highly efficient 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering at least 263 horsepower and E85 compatibility is 25 percent more efficient than the 4.6-liter Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) V-8 offered in the current Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
Plus, an all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost(TM) V-6 twin-turbocharged, direct-injection engine will deliver at least 365 horsepower and 350 ft.-lb. of torque across a broad rpm range.
"We have an extremely powerful standard engine, and to top that off, we also offer our exclusive EcoBoost technology," said Tobin. "Both are designed for the severe-duty cycle that police engage in on a daily basis."
EcoBoost brings municipalities and police fleet administrators the first ultra high-performance, yet environmentally friendly, police pursuit vehicle. Offering performance that bests normally aspirated V-8 powered police cruisers and comparable fuel economy and CO2 emissions to the standard V-6, EcoBoost represents a triple-win for police departments, the tax-paying constituents they serve and the environment they help collectively to preserve.
A high-capacity six-speed SelectShift Automatic(TM) transmission delivers the power of EcoBoost to the road via the sophisticated torque-sensing all-wheel-drive system.
"Ford remains committed to leading the police vehicle market, and our new Police Interceptor demonstrates how much engineering and innovation we're willing to invest to address the unique needs of those who protect and serve communities throughout America," Fields said.
Rigidly tested, police-tuned
Throughout its development, Ford's new Police Interceptor has been put through the paces, undergoing a battery of torture tests to ensure its individual components can hold up to the rigorous driving styles of police professionals.
Certification testing designed by the Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evaluates the durability and capability of the vehicle through a variety of tests where the car's systems are pushed to the limits for nearly an hour and a half - far exceeding the demands most patrol cars ever experience.
To meet the rigors of the durability testing, the brakes have been increased in size and performance. The cooling package is purpose-built as well, featuring a heavy-duty alternator and larger radiator. Its honeycomb grille is designed to work in harmony with the interior components, offering more air flow throughout the vehicle. Plus, the standard 18-inch steel wheels are vented, designed to work in concert with the enhanced brake system.
"This vehicle is pursuit-ready," said Carl Widmann, vehicle engineering manager. "It's no nonsense, through and through."
Functional, inside and out
Special features continue inside, too. "Working with our police partners, we've considered every detail," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president of Marketing, Sales and Service. "Approximately 90 percent of the interior has been redesigned to meet the needs of our special police customers."
Front seats have been specially designed, with a lower bolster removed to better accommodate officers' utility belts. Inserted into the seatback are anti-stab plates, designed to protect front-seat occupants.
The Police Interceptor second row also has been optimized to address police-specific needs. The vinyl seats are specially sculpted and set back to improve second-row space and maximize legroom. The back door hinges are modified to open up another 10 degrees versus traditional rear doors.
The Ford Police Interceptor also is equipped with a column shift specifically designed so the console area is free for the ever-increasing amounts of aftermarket police equipment necessary for officers to do their jobs.
The new vehicle also features:
-- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System): The system uses two radar
sensors located in the rear quarter panels to detect vehicles in the
surrounding lanes. If a vehicle enters the driver's blind-spot zones,
the system alerts the driver with a warning light in the side-view
mirror.
-- Cross Traffic Alert: This system uses the existing BLIS radar modules
to sense oncoming traffic when slowly backing out of a parking spot.
This industry-exclusive system functions only while the vehicle is in
reverse and warns when cross-traffic appears within three car-widths.
-- Rear View Camera System: When the vehicle is in rear camera mode, a
color image with guidance markers on the rear view mirror will assist
the driver in backing up.
-- Reverse Sensing System: An audible tone will alert the driver to
certain objects up to 6 feet behind the vehicle.
-- Standard AdvanceTrac® ESC (electronic stability control): This helps
maintain the intended path by measuring side-to-side yaw, or skidding,
by the vehicle's speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle.
When wheel slip is sensed, AdvanceTrac reduces engine torque and
applies selected brakes.
-- Ford SYNC®: The Ford-exclusive, hands-free information system has the
potential to be customized and remapped to work specifically with
police aftermarket equipment such as lights and sirens, allowing
officers to focus on the task at hand.
Ford's new Police Interceptor sedan will be manufactured at Ford's Chicago (Ill.) Assembly Plant and will be offered without interruption when production of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ends in late 2011.
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Cars: Infiniti Adds Limited Production 2010 G Anniversary Edition Sedans, Coupes and C
Infiniti Adds Limited Production 2010 G Anniversary Edition Sedans, Coupes and Convertibles
- Infiniti Celebrates Two Decades of Luxury with New Anniversary Editions -
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 10 -- While every 2010 Infiniti G Sedan, Coupe or Convertible seems special to those who design, engineer, manufacture or market them - and also to their owners - Infiniti has just released four new G Anniversary Editions that stand apart from every other Infiniti G ever created. These uniquely equipped Anniversary G37s, built in commemoration of Infiniti's 20th anniversary, will be available in very limited numbers - 350 G Sedans and 200 each for the G Coupe and G Convertible. They are scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in mid-April.
"These unique and very limited editions represent what Infiniti is all about - Inspired Performance," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "Building on the popularity of the Monaco Red Leather and special Red-toned Maple interior that helped launch the G Convertible, the Anniversary Editions add a number of new styling touches that will make them instantly recognizable on the showroom floor and on the road."
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* for the four available 2010 Infiniti G Anniversary Editions are:
G37 Sedan Anniversary Edition - $43,350 USD
G37 Sedan AWD Anniversary Edition - $43,550 USD
G37 Coupe Anniversary Edition - $50,550 USD
G37 Convertible Anniversary Edition - $54,900 USD
The Anniversary Editions are based on the G Sedan Journey and AWD, G Coupe Journey and G Convertible and come standard with a 3.7-liter V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission. Premium and Navigation Packages are included on all of the Anniversary Editions.
The Anniversary Edition Sedans and Coupe also receive the Sport Package and 4-Wheel Active Steer (not available on Sedan AWD). The Convertible is offered with the highly desirable climate-controlled seats.
Each Anniversary Edition comes in a new Graphite Shadow exterior color that was just added for 2010, with the interiors appointed with Monaco Red Leather. The Coupe and Convertible interiors are accented with special Red-toned Maple and the two Sedans have the new Shodo-finish aluminum trim.
Other Anniversary Edition equipment includes special aluminum-alloy wheels, W-rated summer performance tires, Midnight Black grille, unique front chin spoiler or front fascia, sport side sills (Coupe and Convertible) and rear spoiler (except Convertible). The Coupe also receives an updated rear fascia.
"We wanted to ensure that the G Anniversary Editions are the sportiest and most distinctive Infinitis offered," added Poore. "Though they won't arrive until April, we wanted to release pricing early to allow interested buyers to reserve the Anniversary Sedan, Coupe or Convertible of their choice before they are all gone."
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Cars: Toyota and NSTA Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Toyota TAPESTRY Program Bringing
Toyota and NSTA Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Toyota TAPESTRY Program Bringing Science Education to Thousands of Students Nationwide
Seventy-Nine Teachers to Receive Grants Totaling Nearly $550,000
TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 -- For the past 20 years, Toyota and NSTA have promoted science education in classrooms through the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers Program, providing more than $9.2 million in grants and touching more than 1,147 teams of teachers and tens of thousands of students nationwide. Toyota announced today nearly $550,000 in grants will be awarded to 79 K-12 educators across the country as a part of the 2010 program. The winning programs will begin classroom implementation in June.
Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the Toyota TAPESTRY Program serves as the nation's largest science teacher grant program of its kind and awards funding for innovative science proposals submitted by educators in three areas: environmental science; physical science; and integrating literacy & science. Since the program's inception in 1990, educators from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Mariana Islands have received Toyota TAPESTRY Grants.
"From working to develop an alternative to fossil fuels, to building an electric car from the ground up, the accomplishments of the Toyota TAPESTRY recipients are truly inspiring," said Michael Rouse, Toyota's vice president of philanthropy and community affairs. "Toyota is honored to be celebrating two decades of recognizing excellent teachers and the thousands of students who have formed passionate connections with science through the TAPESTRY program."
As a result of the Toyota TAPESTRY program, numerous educators have gone on to win prestigious awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, NSTA Distinguished Teaching Award and the Einstein Fellowship Award. Additionally, teachers have had the opportunity to expand their science-based projects beyond their classrooms, and impact their communities and even state legislatures. Frequently, this includes garnering substantial additional funding.
Through two Toyota TAPESTRY grants over five years, Iowa middle school teacher Hector Ibarra and his students helped change Iowa legislation. "My TAPESTRY awards allowed my students to work outside of the classroom, where they partnered with community members and legislators to craft bills that later became laws," said Ibarra. "These laws banned oil filters from being disposed in landfills, required recycling of mercury thermostats, and banned the manufacturing of mercury thermostats in Iowa. As a result, the Toyota TAPESTRY grants not only impacted my students, but will also continue to affect future generations because of the environmental progress accomplished."
This year, 79 teachers in grades K-12 from across the United States were selected from more than 500 applications. Judges, accomplished in various areas of science, select projects that stand out in creativity, risk-taking and originality. Of the $550,000 granted this year, 50 teachers receive large grants of up to $10,000 each, and 29 receive mini grants of up to $2,500 each. To follow this year's TAPESTRY recipients' projects as they progress through the year, please visit www.toyotatapestry.com.
"For the past 20 years NSTA has partnered with Toyota to deliver this inspiring, far-reaching program that gives teachers the tools they need to introduce real-world science into their classrooms," said Francis Eberle, Executive Director for NSTA. "It is a wonderfully rewarding partnership and NSTA is excited to celebrate 20 years of providing classroom resources and inspiration for countless educators and students with the Toyota TAPESTRY program."
Toyota TAPESTRY is open to elementary, middle and high school science teachers in the United States and its territories, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Teachers may apply individually or in teams. Applications are submitted online and are due in January each year.
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Cars: New 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty Trucks Deliver Best-in-Class Diesel Torque and Ho
New 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty Trucks Deliver Best-in-Class Diesel Torque and Horsepower
PONTIAC, Mich., March 10 -- -- New 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel rated at 397 hp (296 kW) and 765 lb.-ft.
of torque (1,037 Nm)
-- Segment-best diesel power complemented by up to 11-percent improved
fuel economy and up to 63-percent reduced NOx emissions
-- Small-block 6.0L gas V-8 enhanced for greater low-rpm torque, while
delivering 360 hp (268 kW)
The new 2011 GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups are offered with a new 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 that tops the segment in power. It is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm.
The new, more powerful 6.6L Duramax is also more fuel-efficient - up to 11-percent greater fuel economy than the outgoing model - reduces NOx emissions by up to 63 percent and helps enable greater towing ratings. Sierra 3500HD can tow up to 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg).
"Segment-leading power is great, but it's not the only thing that makes the new Duramax a winner," said Gary Arvan, Duramax chief engineer. "We designed the engine to make that power with less fuel and fewer emissions, while also increasing its durability. Customers will immediately feel the difference in power and, over years of service, appreciate all the other attributes that make it a dependable engine for any task."
Among the 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel's new and enhanced features are:
-- Main bearing profiles changed to enhance oil film thickness
-- Oil pump flow increased for more pressure at low speeds
-- A revised turbocharger oil circuit for increased pressure at the turbo
and faster oil delivery
-- Connecting rod pin ends modified to provide increased piston support
-- New, higher-strength piston design
-- A new 30,000-psi (2,000 bar) piezo-actuated fuel injection system -
capable of operating on ASTM grade B20 biodiesel - ensures more
precise fuel delivery, improving emission performance
-- An EGR cooler bypass reduces high-mileage soot deposits in the cooler
and EGR circuit (pickup versions only).
A slightly different version of the 6.6L Duramax is offered in Sierra HD chassis cab and box-delete models. It is based on the same improved architecture and includes most of the same features as the pickup version. However, it is engineered to meet federal certification standards for incomplete vehicles, including the incorporation of a robust EGR system. It is rated at 335 horsepower (249 kW) at 3,100 rpm and 685 lb.-ft. of torque (928 Nm) at 1,600 rpm.
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