2008 Infiniti G37 Sport Review
After reviewing a spate of luxury cars these past few weeks it was a real pleasure, or more accurately a thrill, to spend a few days with this wonderful new Infiniti G37 Sport, replacement for the venerable G35 we liked so well. Itâs a bit more sophisticated, great looking, excitingly fast, crisp handling, though ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Clean Diesel - The Dieselution Tour
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 26, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. is launching the Dieselution Tour, a mobile marketing exhibit, to educate the media and the public on advances in clean diesel technology and alternative fuels. Using interactive displays and exhibits, the Dieselution Tour will highlight current enviro ... Continue reading
NYT - They're Electric, But Can They Be Fantastic?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/23/automobiles/23AUTO.html?_r=1 &oref=slogin Washington DC September 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that with a gallon of premium gas topping $3 on average, and as carmakers and entrepreneurs pour money into the latest generation of electric cars, their prospects appear brighter ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Models from BMW, Dodge, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volvo Rank Highest in Ownership Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 26 -- Eight different brands representing U.S., European and Japanese automakers rank highest in their respective vehicle segments, according to the 2007 M ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The novel collective bargaining arrangement General Motors and the United Auto Workers have tentatively agreed to could have a major impact on the future of labor organizing in the United States, Vanderbilt University labor expert Dan Cornfield says. âThat the UAW flexed its muscle and was able t ... Continue reading
Washington DC September 26, 2007; The AIADA reported that for some consumers, buying a vehicle can be extremely stressful, but it doesn't have to be. If you want that seductive new sedan at a good price, you're probably going to need to know what to say â and more importantly, what not to say. Forbes has set out t ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LONDON)- AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL READY TO GO....
Autosport International (ASI), Europe's biggest and most important motorsport trade show, is set once more to bring the industry under one roof this January. To date, hundreds of companies have secured exhibition space, from major international motorsport businesses to organisations in the industry's valuable supply ch ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - Crew Chief Fined For Las Vegas Infraction
NASCAR announced today that Larry J. Pryor, crew chief of the No. 29 Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been fined $5,000 for an infraction this past weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Pryor was found in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4-Q (truck, truck parts and ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON) - FIELD NARROWED FOR 2007 FROM THE FANS AWARD
Voting for this year's "From the Fans" award will remain open until midnight October 7. The nomination process has closed and voting is under way for this year's From the Fans award, one of the most coveted honors in the American Le Mans Series paddock. This award is presented annually at the season-ending banquet in M ... Continue reading
NASCAR SNCS (DAYTONA) - IN THE LOOP
'In The Loop' At Kansas Speedway Since the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cupâs inaugural 2004 year, the standings have never been this tight at the top. Two points separate first-place Jeff Gordon from second-place Tony Stewart. Third-place Jimmie Johnson trails Gordon by four points. And fourth-place Kyle Busch is ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - SERIES NOTES
Keller Can Match Houstonâs Series Starts Record At Kansas Top-10 Points Scramble Heats Up As Season Winds Down In The Loop: Kansas Has Been Heartbreak Instead Of Heartland Roush Fenway Takes Back Owner Standings Lead â For Now Ambrose Arrives Home In Time For Birth Of Second Daughter Thereâs plenty of fa ... Continue reading
NASCAR SNCS (DAYTONA) - SERIES NOTES
Chase Standings Jumbled As Teams Head To Kansas Bowyer, Edwards Hope For A âHometownâ Win In The Loop: Johnson Has Best Pre-Race Driver Rating Montoya Rallies Back In Rookie Battle NASCAR, Etc.: Labonte Pursuing Top-15 Finish Two races into the 2007 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, and drama appears unceasing ... Continue reading
NASCAR (SNCS) - Sprint Cup Series 2008 Schedule Announced
The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule was announced today, a 36-race slate that kicks off with the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Daytona International Speedway. The 2008 season also marks NASCARâs 60th year as stock car racingâs longest operating sanctioning body. Following the â ... Continue reading
NACAR BCS (DAYTONA) - Raines Fined, Penalized For Actions...
NASCAR announced today that Tony Raines, driver of the No. 33 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined and penalized due to rule violations this past weekend at Dover International Speedway. Raines was fined $15,000 and penalized 25 driver championship points for violating Section 12-4-A (actions detrimenta ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (KANSAS CITY) - GANASSI/SABATES PRE-RACE ADVANCE
David Stremme and the No. 40 Energizer Dodge Team Facts: * Keep Going: This weekend as David Stremme takes to the track at Kansas Speedway for the LifeLock 400 he will again be taking on board with him the bright blue trademark logo of the Energizer Lithium paint scheme - the World's Longest Lasting battery in High Tec ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Launch Production of Dodge Caravan In China
SHANGHAI - September 26, 2007: Chinese-made Chrysler-Dodge Caravan will roll off production line this October and go on sale in the Chinese market by the end of this year, a Beijing-based newspaper reported. "If everything goes smoothly, Chrysler-Dodge cars made in China will be launched in the last quarter of this yea ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Acura MDX Acura is making high-tech luxury it's specialty, and this is best exemplified by its flagship, the MDX crossover SUV. From its introduction for model year 2001 the MDX has offered comfort and convenience, with power and handling abilities near the top of the midsize ... Continue reading
Charter Equities Expands Discussions with Acquisition Candidates
GILBERT, Ariz.--Charter Equities, Inc. (PinkSheets: CEQI) announced today that since the release of its Plan to consolidate RV dealerships and the recent acquisition of Saddleback Recreational Vehicles, Inc. www.saddlebackrv.com pursuant to that Plan, Charter continues to be contacted by suitable prospective sellers in ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 26 -- Despite the fact that import vehicles make up nearly 49 percent of the U.S. auto market, the country of origin still plays a crucial role in consumer choice of which make and model to purchase, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Escaped Shopper Study(SM) released today ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (OHIO) - RACING CHEF PREMIERS NEW SHOW...
The most accomplished chef in motorsports will bring his unique and rollicking blend of culinary and hot-rodding experiences to the small screen when FSN Ohio debuts The Racing Chef at 10 p.m. ET on Oct. 8. The reality-style show follows the exploits of Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse as he crisscrosses the country on the N ... Continue reading
Bosch Showcases Advanced Green Performance Technologies
FLAT ROCK, Mich., Sept. 26 -- Robert Bosch LLC hosted a gasoline systems driving event today at its proving grounds in Flat Rock, Mich., to showcase its commitment to developing cleaner, more fuel efficient gasoline powertrain technologies that still offer optimal performance. "Although alternative propulsion systems a ... Continue reading
BMW 7 Series Hydrogen - Rare Production Car Makes Its Way to the Green
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor As thousands of golf fans entered the main gate of the Cog Hill golf course near Chicago earlier this month for the BMW Championship, a gigantic globe, actually a round tent, with graphics of the earth from outer space was hard to miss. Walking toward the globe, dubbed the â ... Continue reading
UAW, GM Settle Strike, Deal Has Health Care Trust
DETROIT, Sept 26, 2007; Nick Carey and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that the United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reached a tentative contract on Wednesday to end a national strike by 73,000 workers with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust f ... Continue reading
GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement On New National Labor Contract
DETROIT, Mich. September 26, 2007; General Motors and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement on a new national labor contract, covering approximately 74,000 represented employees. The agreement is subject to UAW member ratification. The tentative agreement includes a memorandum of understanding to establish an inde ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
IndyCar Series joins âWhatâs New College Tourâ Fisher featured in Hondaâs new national advertising campaign 1. IndyCar Series joins âWhatâs New College Tourâ: The IndyCar Series is featured as part of Popular Scienceâs "What's New" College Tour, which is visiting some the country ... Continue reading
Ford to Make HD Digital Radio Available Across Nearly All Product Lines
- Dealer-installed option available nationwide on nearly every 2008 model year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle - HD Digital Radio(TM) can be installed on most currently-owned vehicles built in model years 2005, 2006 and 2007 - Ford's high-definition radio strategy builds on company's effort to be among the industry's ... Continue reading
Dr. Robert W. Serum Receives 2007 Automotive Education Excellence Award
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Automotive Industry Education Foundation (AIEF) presented Dr. Robert W. Serum with the 2007 Automotive Education Excellence Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals whose dedication and innovative spirit have revolutionized the field of automotive education in the United States and ar ... Continue reading
AltWheels Festival Announces 2007 "Green Pioneer" Award Winners
<http://www.altwheels.org/> Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21st Century www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> For Immediate Release Contacts: Event Founder: Alison Sander 617-868-1582 <mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%253cInfo@AltWheels.org%253e> info@altwheels.org Event Media: Jeremy Ma ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 4: In this final webisode GM's latest E-Flex platform, the Opel Flextreme, is revealed during the Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Honda's Next Generation Fit/Jazz to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show
Five Years and Still Going Strong TOKYO - September 26, 2007: The next generation Fit (sold as Jazz in European markets) will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show on 24 October, 2007. The car will go on sale in Japan in January 2008 but plans to bring the next generation model to the UK are still over 12 months away. Five yea ... Continue reading
Chinese Automaker to Import a $13,300 Lotus Sport Car by Year-End
SHANGHAI - September 26, 2007: Jinhua Neoplan, a subsidiary company of Zhejiang-based automaker Jinhua Youngman, plans to import the Lotus sports car at the end of November or even later, local Chinese newspapers reported today. The model, code named "Racer", will be priced at a little higher than 100,000 yuan (US$13,3 ... Continue reading
September 26, 2007 - Torrance CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign involves approximately 30,500 2007 and early 2008 Lexus ES 350 and 24,500 2007 and early 2008 Toyota Camry optional All Weather Floor Mats, ... Continue reading
Toyota Driving Expectations Offers Los Angeles-Area Teens New Approach to Driving Education
Program Teaches Teens and Parents Defensive Driving Techniques via Real-World Scenarios TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 25 -- One of the most important events in a teenager's life is obtaining a driver's license, but the leading cause of death for 16-to-20-year-olds is motor vehicle crashes. With distracted driving to blame fo ... Continue reading
Sensata Technologies Offers Pressure Sensing Solutions for Gasoline Direct Injection System
Sensor Provides Significant Fuel Economy Improvements on an Array of Fuels ATTLEBORO, Mass., Sept. 25 -- As the automotive market continues to see the expansion of multi-port gasoline injection systems to boost fuel economy and improve engine efficiency, Sensata Technologies (http://www.sensata.com/) is increasing its ... Continue reading
<http://www.altwheels.org/> *Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21^st Century* www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> __* For Immediate Release * *Contacts*: /Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%3cInfo@AltWheels.org%3e> /Event Media: ... Continue reading
Machinists Support UAW Strikers at General Motors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) joins with all of organized labor in supporting the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors. "Their fight is our fight," said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. "Job securit ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--U.S. employers now view pre-tax commuter benefits as the number-one planned addition to their benefits packages, amidst a growing focus on the environment and supporting employee commuting, according to the 2007 TransitCenter Commuter Impact Survey. TransitCenter, Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes ... Continue reading
Senior Management Changes at Nissan North America
Ben Poore to Become Vice President, Marketing Communications NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25 -- Effective Oct. 8, 2007 Ben Poore will become Vice President, Marketing Communications, Nissan North America, Inc., replacing Jan Thompson who left the company. Poore will be based at the company's headquarters in Nashville, TN. H ... Continue reading
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