Toyota Camry Production Begins In Indiana
April 20, 2007 -- Lafayette, IN -- Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) and Toyota held a ceremony today to commemorate production of the plant's first Toyota Camry. In March 2006, SIA parent Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) and Toyota announced a collaborative agreement that would include Camry production at SIA. A $230 mill ... Continue reading
Hyundai Vehicles Named "Best Cars For Families"
April 20, 2007 -- FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. -- AAA (American Automobile Association) and Parents magazine named the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and Entourage as two of 2007's "Best Cars for Families." The 15-vehicle list, now in its fifth year, appears with detailed reviews of each model in the April issue of Parents magazine. ... Continue reading
2007 Saturn Vue Greenline FWD Hybrid SUV Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline FWD Hybrid SUV "Go green for little green" is the thought behind Saturn's first hybrid, the Vue Greenline. It's a light gasoline-electric hybrid - meaning that it never operates in electric-only mode - but it does have all of the other fuel-saving benefits ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Edge Crossover Utility Vehicle Review
FORD EDGE Nice But Not Edgy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had the opportunity to drive the new Ford Edge in and around San Francisco last year before it was introduced to the public. Most of the assembled media, a usually critical bunch, were favorably impressed. I know I was. I was particularly f ... Continue reading
International Wheel Awards to be Given This Week
THE BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau You might think the two major Detroit newspapers would have some of the best auto writers in the country â and you would be right. The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press usually dominate the International Wheel Awards in the ne ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Volvo S80 3.2 When it was introduced at the top of the Volvo lineup in 1998, the S80 was revolutionary in both style and intent. Previous Volvos looked like the box they came in; the S80 most definitely did not. Its broad-shouldered look combined elegance and a hint of muscle, ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Steep Increase in Fuel Prices Since March
AURORA, Ill., April 20 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have increased more than 40 cents in the past month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 41 cents during the past month, forecasting an aver ... Continue reading
NADA Dealers Nationwide Kick-Off Tire Safety Week
MCLEAN, Va., April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New-car dealers across the country are promoting tire safety during National Tire Safety Week, April 22-28. This is the third year the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has participated in this educational campaign, sponsored annually by the Rubber Manufactu ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Customers
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, officially kicked-off of the companyâs 75th anniversary of providing legendary customer service this morning at a ceremony in Roanoke, Virginia. The company was founded in Roan ... Continue reading
Joining with numerous other sporting organizations in the United States and around the world, Grand-Am officials confirmed today that teams in both of its racing series will display the Virginia Tech University logo on their race cars over the next two weeks in tribute to the victims of this weekâs tragedy at the ... Continue reading
Andy Lally posted a best lap at 50.176 seconds (93.272 mph) in the No. 41 Carlsen Porsche/Mitchell Global Porsche 997 during Fridays Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series test day at Iowa Speedway to top the time charts in preparation for the inaugural KONI Challenge event on the 1.3-mile road course on Saturday. Lally, the d ... Continue reading
NHRA (GEORGIA) - JOHNSON BECOMES HALL OF FAME MEMBER...
Warren Johnson will become just the seventh member of the drag racing community to enter the International Motorsports Hall of Fame when he is inducted on Thursday, April 26. The six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion (1992-93, 1995, 1998-99, 2001), multiple national-record setter and driver of the GM Performance Parts Ponti ... Continue reading
SCCA (HOUSTON) - A SEQUAL AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL
(785) 608-9522, ecechal@scca.com <mailto:ecechal@scca.com> Event/Circuit Grand Prix of Houston JAGFlo Speedway at Reliant Park 10-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street course Qualifying: Saturday, April 21, 4:20 p.m. (CST) Green Flag: Saturday, April 21, 8:45 p.m. (CST) Race Length: 45-minute timed race. Television: Al ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- In an era when fuel economy and vehicle safety are priorities, EnTire Solutions, LLC -- a joint venture between TRW Automotive and Michelin that develops, markets and sells direct, driver-oriented tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) -- is reminding consumers that they can save g ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Travelers Want To See Hybrid Vehicles Added To Rental Car Fleets
NORWALK, Conn.--In advance of this weekendâs Earth Day (Sunday, April 22), priceline.com® conducted a new survey of its rental car customers. The company found that an overwhelming majority (72%) of travelers want rental car companies to offer economical, environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles powered by both ... Continue reading
SSC EAST (MASS) - Disabled War Vets Demo Hand-Control Race Karts...
SSC East and F1 Boston, in conjunction with Homes for Our Troops, hosted a kart racing competition for disabled war veterans on Saturday, March 31st at F1 Boston's indoor karting complex in Braintree, MA. The veterans, who competed against a field of "able-bodied" racers, ran in specially-designed karts retro-fitted wi ... Continue reading
SCCA (TOPEKA) - Long Beach SPEED GT Results Revised, McCann Disqualified
SCCA Pro Racing announced today a revision to the provisional results from Sunday's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship Race, with fifth place finisher Michael McCann disqualified after unapproved components were found in the transmission of his Dodge Viper. An investigation this week verified that th ... Continue reading
ALMS (HOUSTON) - NASA TO SUPPORT GP OF HOUSTON
NASA's operations on Earth and in space have a lot in common with the rigors of high-performance competitive driving. Both require reliability and safety under extreme conditions. Add that to the fact that NASA currently holds several Guinness Book of World Records titles for speed, and the connection becomes even clea ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va.--In celebration of Earth Day this Sunday, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today announced it will significantly expand myGreenElectronics.org, the comprehensive consumer education tool designed as a âone stopâ online resource for environmentally-responsible use, reuse and recycli ... Continue reading
CCID Consulting Says the Sales Volume of China's Automobiles Will Reach 10 Million in 2009
BEIJING, April 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong, believes that after a sluggish period in 2004 and 2005, China's automobile market basically entered a relatively mature stage in ... Continue reading
Drivers Can Help Fight Climate Change, Save at the Gas Pump With Fuel-Efficiency Tips
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gas prices already approaching $3 a gallon nationwide well in advance of the summer driving season - and Earth Day around the corner - the Alliance to Save Energy urges drivers to cut their own energy costs while helping to curb climate change by driving more fuel-ef ... Continue reading
kbb.com Names Coolest New Cars Selling Under $18,000
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Pick Top 10 Cool, Affordable New Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- The editors at Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new - and used - vehicle information, have compiled a list of the top 10 cool and affordable new vehicles available today for less th ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (MOTEGI) POST-QUALIFYING DANICA PATRICK
Motorola driver Danica Patrick turned in her best qualifying result since Sept. 15, 2005, and will start fourth in Saturday's running of the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi, round 3 of the 2007 IndyCar Series. Patrick, who drives the #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone for Andretti Green, posted a best-lap speed of ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (MOTEGI) - POST-QUALIFYING DARIO FRANCHITTI
Dario Franchitti drove the #27 Canadian Club car to a seventh place starting position in the Indy Japan 300. Franchitti posted a best-lap speed of 203.723 miles per hour (26.8600 seconds) on his first qualifying lap. The third race of the IndyCar Series season will take place Saturday, April 21, at Twin Ring Motegi. Th ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (MOTEGI) - POST-QUALIFYING MARCO ANDRETTI
Marco Andretti, pilot of the #26 NYSE car, will start 10th in the Indy Japan 300. On the second lap of his qualifying attempt, Andretti scored a speed of 203.129 miles per hour (26.9386 seconds) during his qualifying attempt for Saturday's 200-lap event. Television coverage of the Indy Japan 300 will be provided by ESP ... Continue reading
ALMS (HOUSTON) - THOUGHTS ON HOUSTON, STREET RACES AND THE SEASON SO FAR
THOUGHTS ON HOUSTON, STREET RACES AND THE SEASON SO FAR Ben Devlin and B-K Motorsports were running as high as third overall last weekend in Long Beach in the Mazda-powered Lola. Click here for Hi-Res The early part of the 2007 American Le Mans Series has featured new street venues and four events in the season's first ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (MOTEGI) - CASTRONEVES TAKES SECOND STRAIGHT POLE AT INDY JAPAN 300
MOTEGI, Japan, Friday, April 20, 2007 â Helio Castroneves took the first step to completing a âdoubleâ for the third year in a row. The Team Penske driver will start from the pole in the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi after topping the 18-car field with a quick lap of 205.393 mph (26.6416 seconds) on ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (JAPAN) - FINAL QUALIFYING AT MOTEGI
MOTEGI, Japan - Qualifying Friday for the Indy Japan 300 IndyCar Series event on the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi <P> 1. (3) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 205.393 <P>2. (10) Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 205.141 3. (11) Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda, 204.777 <P>4. (7) Danica Patrick, Dallara-Honda, 204.270 5. ... Continue reading
How To Handle A Stressful Commute - VIDEO STORY
AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 20, 2007: 51 percent of Americans find their commute to be stressful. Dodge partnered with Dr. Martha Beck, a best-selling author, to offer tips on how to relax and stay calm during their travels. ... Continue reading
The 2007 Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance Celebrates 'Cars of California' This Father's Day
Exclusive Automotive Company, FISKER COACHBUILD, to Be the First Honored Marque of the Annual Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 19 -- The Rodeo Drive Committee announces that the 2007 "Cars of California" Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance (RDCDE) will be held on Father's Day Sunday, June 17 for ... Continue reading
General Motors Unveils Second Propulsion System for Chevrolet Volt - VIDEO ENHANCED
E-Flex Hydrogen Fuel Cell Continues Move Toward Electric Drive SHANGHAI - GM's global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the unveiling of the next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM's ne ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Supplies Many Interior Products for New Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Technology Drives Quality BURSCHEID, Germany, April 19 -- Quality was the focus of particular attention when the Mercedes-Benz C-Class went into series production. The same principle was applied by Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries. Intensiv ... Continue reading
Buildings, Not Cars, Emit Higher Levels of Pollution - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - April 20, 2007: Despite a common misconception, environmentalists say buildings and not vehicles are the primary sources responsible for CO2 emissions. From skyscrapers to family homes, energy experts say buildings emit twice the level of carbon dioxide compared to vehicles. However, to reduce this statistic ... Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day With a Tune-Up - Oh Yeah Baby!
BETHESDA, Md., April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by treating your car to a tune-up and get better mileage in return. According to the Car Care Council, even today's modern vehicles need a periodic tune-up. The council recommends a 21st Century tune-up for modern vehicles during which t ... Continue reading
New Technology Helps Drivers Avoid Lane-Change Collisions - VIDEO STORY
WASHINGTON - April 20, 2007: Two new safety technologies may help drivers steer clear of potential lane-change collisions. Using a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield, the lane departure system alerts drivers when they inadvertently stray from their designated traffic lane. Using radar ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Announces Organizational Restructuring Plan and Preliminary Third Quarter Revenue
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 19 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it is implementing an organizational restructuring plan to consolidate and realign its business activities and reduce annual costs by approximately $23 million when fully implemented by the end of fiscal year 2008. Th ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Investing in a New Production Facility for Trucks In Russia
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is investing a total of SEK 935 M in an assembly facility for trucks in Russia. The investment is being made to meet increasing demand on the fast-growing markets in Russia and the former countries in the Soviet Union. The new facility will have a capacity of 1 ... Continue reading
Dodge Enters China With a Bold and Powerful Statement
- Dodge brand officially enters Chinese market with first products revealed at Auto Shanghai 2007 - The best-selling Dodge Caravan will be locally produced in China for the Chinese market - Dodge Caliber will be the first imported Dodge vehicle available to customers in China - Portfolio of Dodge vehicles underlines th ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Move Up Introduction of Next-generation Diesel Car Engine
Tokyo - April 20, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced yesterday that it is to bring forward the introduction of a next-generation 2.0-liter class diesel engine to the European market where demand for such engines is growing. Currently under development, the new diesel engine is to go into production at the Ky ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presented With Automotive News Pace Collaborator Award for Ecoconcept Paint
AUBURN HILLS, MI - April 20, 2007: Volkswagen of America, Inc. was presented with the PACE Collaborator Award on Monday evening, April 16, 2007 at the 13th Annual Automotive News PACE Awards for its EcoConcept paint process partnership with DuPont Automotive Systems. This breakthrough technology was recognized for redu ... Continue reading
Spongetech Endorses Green Month with Give Away of 100,000 Bio-Degradable Car Wash and Wax Sponges
NEW YORK--Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announce they are now giving away 100,000 of their cutting-edge, biodegradable quick wash and wax sponges. The FREE give away is part of Spongetechs strategy to continue their national brand awareness and to endorse Green Month. Each cutting-edge s ... Continue reading
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