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2008 Ford Edge Review

2008 Ford Edge Review

Midsize crossover SUVs are fast becoming the family car of choice. ... Continue reading

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Miserendino Takes Second Consecutive Spec Racer Ford National Championship

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Miserendino Takes Second Consecutive Spec Racer Ford National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miserendino Takes Second Consecutive Spec Racer Ford National Championship TOPEKA, Kan., (October 14, 2007) - Mike Miserendino, of Los Angeles, captured his second-straight Spec Racer Ford title at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T. Brian Schofield, of Lakeland, Fla., a ... Continue reading

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Thrash Wins First E Production SCCA National Championship

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Thrash Wins First E Production SCCA National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thrash Wins First E Production SCCA National Championship TOPEKA, Kan. (October 14, 2007) - Thomas Thrash Jr., of Houston, Texas, lead all 18-laps of the E Production race to claim his first SCCA National Championship at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T. Tony Rivera, o ... Continue reading

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Oseth Captures Second Consecutive Formula Vee SCCA National Championship

SCCA RUNOFFS (TOPEKA) - Oseth Captures Second Consecutive Formula Vee SCCA National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oseth Captures Second Consecutive Formula Vee SCCA National Championship TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 14, 2007) - Steve Oseth, of Leesburg, Va., used a late last lap pass to win his second-consecutive Formula Vee National Championship at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T at Heart ... Continue reading

Boeing Revolutionizes Flight: 787 Dreamliner - Episode 3 VIDEO FEATURE

Boeing Revolutionizes Flight: 787 Dreamliner - Episode 3 VIDEO FEATURE

Episode 3: Passenger Experience AUTO CENTRAL - October 12, 2007: Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is the next step in commercial aviation. The plane is loaded with breakthrough technological and passenger-comfort features. First flight is now anticipated around the end of first quarter 2008, with deliveries of the strong-se ... Continue reading

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Review

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Review

Despite the popularity of crossover vehicles, minivans continue to be popular as well. ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Caravan Review

2007 Dodge Caravan Review

With more than 10 million sold, the Dodge Caravan has long been a favorite of families on a budget. ... Continue reading

2008 Chrysler Town and Country Review

2008 Chrysler Town and Country Review

The Chrysler Town & Country has been completely redesigned for 2008. ... Continue reading

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

It's typically said that for dogs one year is about the equivalent of seven years for a human. ... Continue reading

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

The Chevrolet TrailBlazer represents what one could consider to be the old guard of midsize SUVs. ... Continue reading

2008 Chevrolet Suburban Review

2008 Chevrolet Suburban Review

he first Chevrolet Suburban was introduced during Franklin Roosevelt's first administration. ... Continue reading

Knowles Crowned Touring 2 Champion at SCCA Runoffs

Knowles Crowned Touring 2 Champion at SCCA Runoffs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Knowles Crowned Touring 2 Champion at SCCA Runoffs TOPEKA, Kan. (October 14, 2007) - Don Knowles, of Pittsboro, N.C., won his fourth SCCA National Championship by dominating the Touring 2 race at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T. William Ziegler, of Stamford, Conn., an ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (BRNO) TEAM NEW ZEALAND DOES THE DOUBLE

TEAM REPORTS (BRNO) TEAM NEW ZEALAND DOES THE DOUBLE

A1 Team New Zealand took its second victory of the day in this afternoon's thrilling Feature race at Brno in the Czech Republic, moving the team into the championship lead by one point. Jonny Reid crossed the line in first place from seventh on the grid, ahead of the Netherlands' Jeroen Bleekemolen and Switzerland's Ne ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (BRNO) - TEAM CANADA FRUSTRATED AFTER NO-SCORE...

TEAM REPORTS (BRNO) - TEAM CANADA FRUSTRATED AFTER NO-SCORE...

A pair of spirited performances from Toronto's James Hinchcliffe brought a 12th place Sprint finish and an 11th place Feature finish for A1 Team Canada as Round 2 of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport played out at the Brno Auto Motodrom in the Czech Republic. While a repeat of last season's podium performance at ... Continue reading

A1GP (BRNO) - New Zealand Takes Sublime Sprint Race Win

A1GP (BRNO) - New Zealand Takes Sublime Sprint Race Win

A1 Team New Zealand's Jonny Reid raced to a sensational victory at Brno this morning at round two of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season in the Czech Republic, dominating from the first corner to the end of the 10 lap race. Great Britain's Robbie Kerr and Ireland's A1GP debutant Adam Carroll joined Reid on ... Continue reading

IIHS: New Midsize SUV Crash Tests - Includes Crash Test Videos

IIHS: New Midsize SUV Crash Tests - Includes Crash Test Videos

ARLINGTON, VA October 11, 2007; Results of crash tests for six SUVs show frontal crash protection has improved. However, the tests reveal significant differences in how well SUVs protect people in serious side crashes. Among the worst performers in the side test are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet TrailBlazer, ev ... Continue reading

SCCA RONOFFS (TOPEKA) - Wayland Joe Wins Second Consecutive GT-2 SCCA National Championship

SCCA RONOFFS (TOPEKA) - Wayland Joe Wins Second Consecutive GT-2 SCCA National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wayland Joe Wins Second Consecutive GT-2 SCCA National Championship TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 14, 2007) - Wayland Joe, of South Barrington, Ill., won his second consecutive Valvoline GT-2 National Championship at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T at Heartland Park Topeka. Jim ... Continue reading

2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid Best SUV MPG - 25 MPG City/32 MPG Highway

2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid Best SUV MPG - 25 MPG City/32 MPG Highway

DETROIT Oct. 12, 2007; Saturn announced that the all-new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid will have a fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway -- the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle. Saturn also announced that the Vue Green Line will have a manufacture ... Continue reading

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