Mazda Nagare Concept: Capturing the Emotion of Motion in New Surface Language
NEW YORK, April 4 -- After presenting three ground-breaking concept vehicles during the 2005-2006 global auto show season -- Sassou at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, Senku at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and Kabura at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show -- Mazda's global design team wasn't about to rest on its laurels. To keep ene ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Unveil Concept Genesis Premium Sports Sedan
Rear-Wheel Drive and V-8 Engine Promise World Class Dynamics and Refinement FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 4 -- Hyundai will present the world debut of Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show on April 4. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel ... Continue reading
America, Your Prius is Ready Toyota Announces 'ECO-nomic Savings Bonus' Incentives Up to $2,000
TORRANCE, Calif., April 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced new "ECO-nomic savings bonus" incentives on 2007 Toyota Prius resulting in savings of as much as $2,000 on certain options packages. "For more than three years, consumers shopping Prius found short supplies and premium pricing," said Jim Far ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Debuts At New York Auto Show
- Highlights Include New 330 Horsepower* V6, Seductive Styling and Luxury Appointments - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board Elects Dr. Manfred Bischoff as its New Chairman
* Hilmar Kopper Leaves the Supervisory Board After 17 Years * Prof. Dr. Clemens Borsig Elected as a New Member of the Supervisory Board * DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting Approves Dividend for 2006 * Rejection of Motions Submitted by Shareholders BERLIN, April 4 -- Following today's Annual Meeting, the Supervisory Board ... Continue reading
Subaru Unveils Redesigned 2008 Tribeca and Debuts New 3.6-Liter H6 Engine at New York Auto Show
-- 2008 Tribeca Features More Style, More Power and Improved Efficiency -- New 3.6-liter Delivers 256 HP and 247 lb.-ft. on Regular Gas -- Seven Passenger Seating in an Award Winning Interior NEW YORK, April 4 -- Subaru today unveiled the redesigned and newly named 2008 Subaru Tribeca at the New York International Auto ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 60 MPG Polo Bluemotion a Finalist in Green Car of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. April 4, 2007; The European-market Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion has been selected as a finalist for the 2007 World Green Car title. A jury comprised of more than 40 international automotive journalists representing the worldâs most significant automotive outlets chose this yearâs finalists. ... Continue reading
SCCA - NayKid Racing Moves into SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT for 2007
PUYALLUP, Wash. (Mar. 23, 2007) - Over the last several seasons, NayKid Racing has set the standard in the Sports Car Club of America Touring One (T1) class. The Dodge Viper SRT10s of Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) and Scotty B. White (Lake Tapps, Wash.) have won multiple SCCA Club Racing Divisional titles, the prestigious Ju ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
Features a fresh exterior and two recently updated engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabi ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Makes U.S. Debut at New York International Auto Show
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- The Jetta SportWagen, a sporty and dynamic wagon version of Volkswagen's top-selling model, made its U.S. debut today at the New York Auto Show. The Jetta SportWagen mixes practicality with European style and balances both elegance and sportiness. Its exceptional ride and handling and se ... Continue reading
ALMS - HIGHCROFT ACURA TEAM MAKES THE PODIUM IN ST. PETERSBURG
HIGHCROFT ACURA TEAM MAKES THE PODIUM IN ROUGH & TUMBLE ACURA SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE OF ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY The Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg proved to a real street fight Saturday, with some slam-bang action around the 1.8-mile circuit. The American Le Mans Series debut in the streets of St. Petersbur ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Opening of New SuperCenter in Wood Village, Oregon
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Camping World, Americaâs largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the opening of a new SuperCenter in Wood Village, Oregon outside of Portland. It is co-located with Olinger Travel Homes, part of the dynamic FreedomRoads dealer network. The new SuperCenter br ... Continue reading
Climate Change Activists Drop Banner get Arrested in New York
New York, NY April 4, 2007; On the heels of the Supreme Courtâs monumental decision this week to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from tailpipes, Freedom from Oil activists at the New York Auto Show unfurled a dramatic 20-foot banner inside the front entrance to the Ja ... Continue reading
GRAND AM - One More Time in the Florida Sunshine for Brannon and Wilson
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (April 4, 2007) -- Chris Brannon and Stan Wilson will team up once again in the No. 6 Blackforest Ford FR500C Mustang GS-class race car in the 2007 Grand-Am Koni Challenge Sports Car Series at Homestead Miami Speedway. Brannon and Wilson are coming off of a sixth place on-track performance in their ... Continue reading
~ Company Remains Committed to a Pacific Northwest Speedway Development ~ ~ Will Record a $5.5 - $6.5 Million Non-Cash Charge in the Fiscal Second Quarter ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") today announced it has decided to no longer pursue development of ... Continue reading
BP Has the 'Power' to Make the Gas Station Experience 'A Little Better'
Company Unveils 'Helios Power' - a New, Innovative Retail Marketing Campaign NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 4 -- BP is going back to basics with a new marketing campaign titled "Helios Power," dedicated to making consumers' gas station experiences "a little better." "'Helios Power' is a renewed commitment to making things 'a ... Continue reading
Ford Licenses Color Kinetics' Patents For Automotive Lighting
BOSTON, April 4 -- Color Kinetics Incorporated today announced a global licensing agreement with Ford Global Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, that allows the dynamic personalization of automotive interiors and exteriors through intelligent LED lighting. Ford will have access to Color ... Continue reading
NEXTEL CUP - Kasey Kahne to Attend Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
The annual White House Easter Egg Roll will be held Monday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Lawn of the White House. Activities on the Ellipse begin at 7:30 a.m. with food and entertainment. Children age seven and under can participate in the egg roll on the South Lawn. For all family members, there will be ... Continue reading
Move over Boys...Polly Pocket is Letting Girls Take the Wheel with Launch of Tiny Toy Cars!
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, Polly Pocketâ¢, one of the most popular small dolls in the world, unveiled Polly Wheels⢠â the first ever die-cast1 toy cars designed just for girls. The smallest line of âcarsâ launched at the auto show, the 2007 lineup of ... Continue reading
Automotive Website Offers Dealers a New Sales Lead Generating Tool to Reach Hispanic Car Buyers
SAN FRANCISCO--AutosAhora.com, the one-stop online resource for Hispanic new and used car buyers now offers dealers the ability to list their vehicles on its site and gain access to AutosAhora.com's large stable of prospective Hispanic car buyers. The new service allows dealers to upload car listings on the AutosAhora. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 full-size luxury utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The all-new third-generation LX will feature more technological advancements to provide added power, luxury, safety, roominess and both on- and off-road ... Continue reading
AAA Advises Travelers Heading for Spring Break
DEARBORN, Mich., April 4 -- As Michiganians head out on spring break, traffic will be brisk at both airports and freeways today through Sunday, April 15, AAA Michigan reports. Just in time to assist spring travelers, AAA's Internet TripTik(R) travel planner, located at AAAmaps.com, links the auto club's best-in-class m ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - Motorola to Join Jim Beam as Co-Major Sponsor of Michael Andretti's 2007 Indy 500 Entry
Andretti Hoping Motorola/Jim Beam #39 Car Can Carry Him to First Indy 500 Victory, After Third-Place Finish Last Year LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 4 -- Motorola, Inc. and Andretti Green Racing (AGR) today announced the company's co- major sponsorship of Michael Andretti's IndyCar for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. In 2006, An ... Continue reading
NAFC - Ferrari Challenge Comes to Sonoma, April 13-15
Ferrari Challenge Comes to Sonoma, April 13-15 FACT SHEET WHAT The North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to Infineon Raceway for the third time in four years, with racing action in the F430 Challenge and the Ferrari Historic Challenge divisions. In all, more than 100 machines will grace the road course, inclu ... Continue reading
ATWATER, Calif. & MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC (RMP) and Rusty Wallace Inc. (RWI), today announced that the two companies have entered into a five-year agreement that enlists NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace as a consultant in the development and construction of Riverside Motorsports Park in Merced C ... Continue reading
BUSCH SERIES - Driver Aric Almirola on running this weekend at Nashville
Aric Almirola - Nashville Notes and Quotes Event: Pepsi 300 Date: April 7, 2007 Track: Nashville Superspeedway TV: ESPN2 3:30 PM EST Laps/Miles: 225 / 300 Radio: MRN 3:00 PM EST Driver Aric Almirola on running this weekend at Nashville⦠âNashville is a great track that really caters to my style of driving. Th ... Continue reading
NEXTEL CUP - The Long Way to Third at Martinsville for Hamlin,
MARTINSVILLE, VA (April 2, 2007) - Denny Hamlin drove the #11 FedEx Express Chevrolet to a third-place finish Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, his second consecutive top-three finish at the half-mile track and confirmation that the combination of the Virginia native and Joe Gibbs Racing Car of Tomorrow program are a th ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - FANS CAN ENJOY EXPANDED, FREE STREAMING VIDEO FROM INDY 500
FANS CAN ENJOY EXPANDED, FREE STREAMING VIDEO FROM INDY 500 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 4, 2007 â Expanded streaming video from the 91st Indianapolis 500 will be offered free online to fans during the Month of May, bringing the action of âThe Greatest Spectacle in Racingâ to homes and offices around t ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - PENSKE, FOYT, SCHMIDT FILE INDY ENTRIES ON DEADLINE DAY
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Penske Racing and A.J. Foyt Enterprises, which have combined to win five of the last eight Indianapolis 500, each filed three entries April 4 for the 91st running of âThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing.â Sam Schmidt Motorsports also filed an entry. The 91st Indianapolis 50 ... Continue reading
Mazda Hakaze Concept Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Natural flow lines are all around us -- wind blowing shapes in sand, wave forms seen from above -- and are literally symbolic of movement itself. Mazda's design and surface language for future Zoom-Zoom vehicles embraces this concept of natural flow, a new design language called Nagare (pronounced ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Will Join Line-up in 2008 as a 2009 Model
Kia Motors America Will Introduce Consumers to Its Newest Crossover Vehicle NEW YORK, April 4 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) will add another vehicle to its line-up in 2008, the Soul crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Announced at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit that it will become a production ... Continue reading
NEXTEL CUP - DEI'S NO 8 WINS MARTINSVILLE PIT CHALLENGE
Dale Earnhardt Jr.âs over-the-wall crew grabbed the Checkers/Rallyâs Double Drive-Thru Challenge victory in Sundayâs Nextel Cup event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. ... Continue reading
All-New Kia Rondo: The Next New York City Taxi Cab?
Kia Motors America Partners With the Design Trust for Public Space to Celebrate the Centennial of the Modern-Day Taxi NEW YORK, April 4 -- In honor of the 100th anniversary of the modern-day taxi in New York City, the all-new Kia Rondo crossover is among the vehicles to be reinvented into an iconic yellow cab, as part ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - 2007 INDIANAPOLIS 500 ENTRIES (as of April 3)
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 2007 INDIANAPOLIS 500 ENTRIES (as of April 3) Driver Entrant Car C/E/T Entry Date Buddy Rice (W) Dreyer & Reinbold Racing 15, 15T Dreyer & Reinbold Racing D/H/F March 7 Sarah Fisher Dreyer & Reinbold Racing 5, 5T Dreyer & Reinbold Racing D/H/F March 7 Marty Roth Roth Racing 25 Roth Racing D/H/F M ... Continue reading
Dieter Zetsche confirms talks with potential partners regarding the Chrysler Group
- Approximately 8,000 shareholders expected at the Annual Meeting in Berlin - Commitment to sustainable mobility - Shareholders to decide on unchanged dividend of euro 1.50 per share BERLIN, April 4 -- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, the Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG , has confirmed for the first time t ... Continue reading
Mazda to Offer Back Up Camera With Auto-Dimming Mirror Display System for CX-9 Crossover SUV
IRVINE, Calif., April 4 -- Having two sets of eyes -- one in the front of their heads and another in the back -- is something people all over the world have longed for since the beginning of time. Now, using a state-of-the-art rearview mirror-mounted liquid crystal display system, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2007 Inductees
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Five individuals representing automotive racing, design, manufacturing, and management have been selected for induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The Inductee class of 2007 includes A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Charles B. King, Sergio Pininfarina, and Shoichiro Toyoda. The Inductees were announce ... Continue reading
NHRA - DRAG RACING SCHEDULE ON ESPN CLASSIC EXPANDED THROUGH MAY
GLENDORA, Calif. (April 3, 2007) â NHRA announced today that ESPN Classic will extend its daily airings of NHRA Drag Racing through at least the end of May. The show airs weekdays, Monday through Friday, at 11 a.m. (ET). The extended schedule includes a special NHRA Drag Racing Marathon on Saturday, April 7 from n ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports March 2007 Sales
-- Subaru Impreza up 21% -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported March sales of 18,027 total units. Sales of the Impreza model increased 21 percent over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 1,517 units for ... Continue reading
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