Chevrolet doesn't exactly have a glorious history in the subcompact car category. ... Continue reading
Cadillac's efforts to re-establish itself among the world's best automakers have met with encouraging results. ... Continue reading
Like FCC indecency laws, the term "crossover" is so vague that it can be interpreted in many different ways. ... Continue reading
The following review will not utter the word bling. Nor its many derivatives like blinged up, blingification or blingtastic. ... Continue reading
The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V is a performance variant of the regular CTS entry-level luxury sedan. ... Continue reading
Popular Mechanics "Breakthrough Award" to Ford SYNC
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 â Ford SYNC was honored with a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at a ceremony Wednesday at the Hearst Tower in New York City. The Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards, now in their third year, were created to recognize products that set new benchmarks in design, creativity, and engineering a ... Continue reading
ALMS (LAGUNA SECA) - PICKETT EAGER TO REKINDLE MONTEREY MEMORIES
Greg Pickett made his professional racing debut at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in a 1974 IMSA GT race. It has been more than 30 years - 33 to be exact - since Greg Pickett first raced professionally at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. But even through the passing seasons, a fondness for the Monterey circuit still burns bright ... Continue reading
Ford Names Toyota's Jim Farley to Top Marketing Post
Oct. 11, 2007; Bill Koenig and Alan Ohnsman writing for Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co., passed this year by Toyota Motor Corp. for second in U.S. sales, hired Jim Farley from the Japanese automaker as its marketing chief. Farley, 45, who headed Toyota's Lexus luxury brand in the U.S., will join Ford in mid-Nove ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Leadership at Lexus, Scion
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Jim Lentz, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the promotion of Scion Vice President Mark Templin to succeed Jim Farley as group vice president and general manager of Lexus, the company's luxury division. Farley, who joined Toyota in 1990, res ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 350Z Coupe and Roadster
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan 350Z lineup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2008 350Z is available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models - five for the Coupe (including the NISMO 350Z) and three for the Road ... Continue reading
Amerityre Issues Update on FMVSS Testing for Run-Flat Tires
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 11 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane elastomer tire technologies, today announced that it has made significant progress towards successfully completing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 139 testing on its Arcus(R) run-flat pneumatic passenger car tire de ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
Seven drivers to test at Barber Motorsports Park IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series drivers slated to compete in karting event Another bundle of joy 1. Seven drivers to test at Barber Motorsports Park: Dan Wheldon has been anxiously awaiting the IndyCar Series Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park. Not only is it the IndyC ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Congress has designated the week of October 15 as Teen Driver Safety Week. Itâs a welcome focus on a vulnerable group of drivers who are at high risk on our roads. Americaâs teens are dying in disproportionate numbers on our roadways. Hardly a week goes by without a horrific crash involving ... Continue reading
ALMS (LAGUNA SECA) - VOICES OF MAZDA RACEWAY : BILL AUBERLEN
Panoz Team PTG's Bill Auberlen lists Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as one of his favorite American Le Mans Series venues. Bill Auberlen has a plethora of experience at a variety of American Le Mans Series venues with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca being no different. The Panoz Team PTG lead driver is preparing to make his 26th ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT ((LONDON) - AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES
China is widely acknowledged as possibly the most valuable growth economy in the world and now Autosport International is forging links with the burgeoning market, welcoming its first Chinese exhibitor in 2008. Established in 2002, Jiahe Garment Co Ltd, from Fujian, China, will bring its range of racing wear to Europe' ... Continue reading
A1GP CANADA (MONTREAL) - A1 Team Canada Response to A1GP and Ferrari Partnership
A1 Team Canada Seat Holder Wade Cherwayko has expressed his delight at the news today that an historic and ground breaking partnership has been reached between the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport and Ferrari. It was confirmed in an announcement this morning that Ferrari has signed a six-year agreement to manufacture and s ... Continue reading
A1GP (LONDON, UK) - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport and Ferrari Announce New Partnership
A1GP Chairman, Tony Teixeira, has announced a truly historic and ground breaking partnership between Ferrari and the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. Ferrari signed a six-year agreement to manufacture and supply all A1GP engines for this unique series and will consult on the design and manufacture of all A1GP car chassis ... Continue reading
FAW-Toyota Plans to Sell 400,000 Vehicles in China Next Year
SHANGHAI - October 11, 2007: FAW-Toyota plans to produce and sell 400,000 vehicles next year, an increase of 50 percent compared to this year, said a senior FAW-Toyota official. "Starting October this year, FAW-Toyota began to implement double shifts on Toyota Corolla production, therefore FAW-Toyota's output capacity ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Under its DIRTcar Racing brand, the World Racing Group (OTCBB: DMSP) just concluded its highly successful Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds as well as its DIRTcar Racing UMP Championships at Tony Stewartâs Eldora Speedway. Super DIRT Week has grown to be the second largest motor spor ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Oct. 11 -- James O. Robbins, a board member of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Inc. and former president and chief executive officer of Cox Communications, died yesterday following a battle with cancer. "The passing of our dear friend and valued colleague is a sad event for me, my family and all the employees o ... Continue reading
MILES Electric Vehicles Debuts Faster, More Powerful All-Electric Work Truck - VIDEO ENHANCED
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--All-electric automotive company Miles Electric Vehicles today announced a major upgrade to its low-speed, zero emissions ZX40ST work truck. Now featuring a more powerful 3 phase induction AC motor, the advanced design ZX40ST can travel 50-60 miles on a single charge while delivering vastly superio ... Continue reading
Helm Selected By ArvinMeritor For Fulfillment
DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- Helm Incorporated, the Highland Park based specialty fulfillment company, was selected by ArvinMeritor, Troy, Mich., one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world, to be its fulfillment partner. Helm will be responsible for warehousing sales and marketing materials and fulfilling orders place ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports 59% Net Income Increase for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Companyâs fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 25, 2007. Revenues for the fourth quarter ended August 25, 2007 were $237.7 million, an increase of 15.7 percent, compared ... Continue reading
Ethanol Industry Is Losing Clout
Washington DC October 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the stalling ethanol industry wants Congress to mandate greater use of the biofuel. But many of the industry's former friends have turned against it amid soaring prices for corn and other grains. According to the Wall Street Journal, ethanol production ... Continue reading
New AAA Foundation Study Offers Hope for Improving Senior Drivers' Performance
WASHINGTON--Senior drivers 70 years of age or older who take classroom driving improvement courses and behind the wheel training can improve their driving performance, according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Yale University. Out of 27 million people currently aged 70 or olde ... Continue reading
"Vehicle User Groups" Call for Fuel Economy Gains That Don't Ignore Consumer Transportation Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U.S. Congressman, a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and representatives of vehicle users groups urged Congress to set realistic fuel economy goals that do not unreasonably raise prices nor diminish the utility of popular motor vehicles that many consumers need. ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 11 -- Ford Racing fans in Northern Florida have an opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime; a trip to Ford Championship Weekend in Miami, Fla. Participating Jacksonville and Orlando Area Ford Dealers will send one Grand Prize winner and a guest to the NASCAR season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedw ... Continue reading
A1GP (WASHINGTON DC) - A1 TEAM U.S.A. STATEMENT ON NEW FERRARI PARTNERSHIP
Starting with the 2008-09 season, A1 TEAM USA will be powered by Ferrari and use chassis designed by Ferrari in A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. "All of us at A1 TEAM USA and A1GP are thrilled to be associated with Ferrari, the most famous motor racing organization in the world and builder of exquisite road cars," A1 TEAM ... Continue reading
NASCAR NSCS (STATESVILLE) - Gillett Evernham Motorsports Signs Patrick Carpentier to Drive in 2008
Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced today that they have added Patrick Carpentier to their driver lineup for 2008. The Quebec native and former open wheel stand out will drive fulltime in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next year as well as select races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The car number and sponsorship ha ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BRNO) A1 TEAM U.S.A. eager to run at Brno in 2nd event of A1GP season
Buddy Rice has waited with eagerness for this weekend's (Oct. 12-14) second round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season at Brno to arrive. "We're excited to get back on the track and show how we're really capable of running," the A1 TEAM USA driver said. "We didn't do that at Zandvoort." The A1GP opener at the Dut ... Continue reading
Modern Wiper Technology is Making it Safer to Drive in All Weather Conditions
BROADVIEW, Ill., Oct. 11 -- Modern windshield wiper technology is making it safer to drive in all types of weather - heavy snow, driving rain, blowing dust or even high winds. One of the most significant developments in wiper blade technology has been the introduction of 'bracketless' blades that keep the windshield cl ... Continue reading
One Week With 2008 Ford Escape XLT By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Authors Note: No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. Fordâs 2008 Escape, while not drawn from a comple ... Continue reading
72 Percent of Consumers Report Having ``Search Engine Fatigue,'' Reports Autobytel
IRVINE, Calif.--According to a new, independent Kelton Research survey commissioned by Autobytel Inc. and released today on the âstate of search,â a whopping 72 percent of online searchers are experiencing âSearch Engine Fatigue,â meaning they become impatient or frustrated when they are unable to q ... Continue reading
Russia Declares Zero Tariffs for CKD Assembly; Chery and Great Wall Applaud
SHANGHAI - October 11, 2007: The Russian government has declared a long-term zero tariffs policy for CKD (Completely Knocked Down) auto parts imports, Chinese media reported yesterday. The report also said the zero-tariff policy will only be applicable to auto parts and accessories that are used directly for local or f ... Continue reading
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