Franklin, Wis., Apr. 19---The IRA Outlaw sprint races scheduled for the Hales Corners Speedway on Saturday, April 19 has been canceled due to rainy weather. A future date for the IRA is being contemplated at this time. The next event scheduled at the track is an open tuning and testing session on Wednesday, April 23. T ... Continue reading
V-series signals new era of Cadillac performance
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More AutoIndex.org As further proof of its ongoing product renaissance, Cadillac today unveiled the most powerful production car ever in its lineup, the CTS-V. CTS-V is the first model to be developed by the new General Motors Performance Division, an in-house center designed to explore potentia ... Continue reading
Lancia Granturismo Stilnovo Revealed
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More from AutoIndex.org To wed two very different motoring concepts that were until recently believed to be irreconcilable: the practicality and flexibility of a conventional saloon, on the one hand, and the high performance of an out-and-out sports coupé on the other. This is the new frontier ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Back in the late 1960s, Nissan, then known as Datsun, gained a reputation for performance from two cars. One was the 240Z, and there was no doubt that it was a real sports car. The other was the 510 sedan, originally meant to be a small, economical, i ... Continue reading
China's SAIC-Chery Introduces Two New Models
www.autoindex.com CLICK4More from AutoIndex.org The Chinese SAIC-Chery Automobiles unveiled two new models earlier this week at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition. The new QQ is a small city car which carries an uncanny resemblance to the Dewoo Matiz is claimed to offer space for 5 adults. 0.8-litre, 1.0-litre and 1.2- ... Continue reading
Excelle is GM Entry Into China Price And Share Wars
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2003 Ben Blanchard writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp launched its third car model in China, the Buick Excelle, on Saturday to stake out a larger slice of a booming market it sees surpassing expectations again this year. GM rolled out a silver version in a flashy ceremony amid a c ... Continue reading
Perfect Parking Formula fills the gap
London, April 18 -- A mathematical formula (1) released today by esure - the Internet car insurer - in association with Surrey University sets out the requirements for perfect parallel parking. esure estimates that £151m of bumps and scrapes are caused each year by misjudged parking manoeuvres, and other low-speed man ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Announces Participation at SAE NVH Conference
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 18 -- Sika Automotive is pleased to announce their participation in this year's Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) Noise and Vibration Conference. The event will be held May 5 through May 8, 2003 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. The SAE NVH conference will bring ... Continue reading
Stewart & Stevenson wins FMTV A1 Competitive Rebuy contract
Houston, April 18 -- The United States Army today awarded the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A1 Competitive Rebuy production contract to Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP (TVS), a division of Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. . The contract, potentially worth more than US$2 billion, was issue ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 18 -- Sandy beaches, bright sun, and the Michelin Man(TM) will create an unforgettable trip to Hawaii for one lucky Ironman athlete. Michelin North America, Inc. sponsors the Michelin Ironman "Hometown Heroes" program, a lottery system giving 205 amateur triathletes a shot to reach their dreams ... Continue reading
Allen Johnson Set for ESPN.com Chat Session
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 3rd Annual Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tennessee Pre-Event Notes Television Coverage (All Times Eastern) April 26 Qualifying; ESPN2, 10-11 p.m. April 27 Early Eliminations; ESPN2, 6-7 p.m. April 27 Final Eliminations; ES ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Announces A.M. Best Ratings Upgrades
DALLAS, April 18 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF.EC) , announced today that A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength ratings of its two insurance subsidiaries. American Hallmark Insurance Company of Texas was upgraded from "C+" to "B-" and Phoenix Indemnity Insurance Company was upgraded from "D" to ... Continue reading
Kurt Johnson to guest on ESPN's RPM Now Radio Show This Weekend
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson to guest on ESPN's RPM Now Radio Show This Weekend Sugar Hill, Ga., April 18, 2003 - Current NHRA POWERade Pro Stock points leader Kurt Johnson will be a featured guest on this weekend's edition of RPM Now. Johnson is co ... Continue reading
Video Feed: General Wesley Clark to Unveil Breakthrough in Transportation
New Technology Promises Unprecedented Power and Efficiency with Potential for 'Transforming Transportation as We Know it' SAT FEEDS - Monday, April 21, 2003: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM (ET) 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM (ET) Telstar 5 Telstar 5 C-Band C-Band Transponder 8 Transponder 8 Dual audio 6.2/6.8 Dual audio 6.2/6.8 Downlink Frequ ... Continue reading
Revised as of friday afternoon April 18, 2003 2003 USAR Hooters ProCup Series quick Facts WHAT: Tucson 250 presented by Dave's Discount Furniture USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #5 of 30 (Southern Division Race #4) WHERE: Ace Speedway - Altamahaw, NC .400-mile, semi-banked asphalt oval WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2003 - ... Continue reading
For continually updated ARCA RE/MAX Series Salem entry list, news, notes & much more - arcaracing.com; and thanks, Don Radebaugh SALEM FACTSHEET RACE: Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 by America's Pork Producers & Jay C Food Stores, 4-27-03 TRACK: Salem Speedway, .555-mile paved oval LOCATION: Salem, Indiana DISTANCE: 200 ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-San Marino GP-first qualifying
San Marino Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 18th April 2003 Weather: Sunny, dry, 20°C Air, 32°C Track Imola (ITA). BMW WilliamsF1 Team cars qualified today next to each other in third and fourth position, directly after both Ferraris. Drivers Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya will leave the garage for tomorrow¹s f ... Continue reading
AAA Clubs Saddle up for Start of 3rd Annual Great Battery Roundup
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 18, 2003--While many motorists are aware of the need to keep their vehicle maintained to help prevent air pollution, AAA also is using the occasion of Earth Day on April 22nd to increase the proper handling and disposal of vehicle maintenance products; especially lead-acid automotive batteries. Thi ... Continue reading
Land Rover Driving School Concludes Relationship With Equinox Hotel
IRVINE, Calif., April 18 -- Land Rover North America announced today that it has concluded its agreement with the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, VT to operate an off-road driving school on the property. "We have enjoyed an excellent relationship with the property and the town of Manchester for many years," said Bob Burns ... Continue reading
ARCA launches new website TOLEDO OH (4-18-03) ARCA, with an ongoing commitment to quality and improvement, has launched its fourth different website design since its initial launch in 1997. "We're very proud of our web presence," said ARCA PR/Media director Don Radebaugh. "We wanted to come out with a new and more prof ... Continue reading
Mayor Willie Brown Welcomes Challenge Bibendum to San Francisco
Annual Michelin Competition Among Environmental Initiatives Recognized at Earth Day Breakfast SAN FRANCISCO, April 18 -- Mayor Willie Brown congratulated Michelin today, during his sixth annual Earth Day Breakfast at City Hall, for promoting progress in the development of environmentally positive vehicles. "I am proud ... Continue reading
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