Kia calls the all-new 2007 Rondo a crossover utility vehicle. ... Continue reading
Kia built its reputation in the U.S. on inexpensive cars. ... Continue reading
Like its parent company Hyundai, Kia's early years in the U.S. were nothing to write home about. ... Continue reading
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler is not so much an SUV as an experience. ... Continue reading
The Jaguar X-Type has always seemed like a television spin-off of a popular film. ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--The Cobalt Group, together with Yahoo! and R. L. Polk & Co. proudly present the 2007 Dealer eBusiness Performance Study, the largest research initiative in the automotive industry. Findings from the study include dealership lead handling and Internet sales performance and how online resources like search and c ... Continue reading
Auto Advertising Mix and On-Line Functionality Must Evolve to Meet Car Shopper Needs
ATLANTA--Where are the cars I want? Whatâs the gas mileage? How reliable are those cars? These are the questions consumers are asking when they shop for cars and overwhelmingly they are turning to the Internet to find the answers, according to a new research study of new-car buyers conducted in cooperation with R. ... Continue reading
News Release Contact: Mike Knaack 574-294-8844 mknaack@taigmarks.com For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2007 Workhorse introduces new walk-in truck look UNION CITY, Ind. ââ¬â A lot has changed under the skin of the walk-in truck recently. Now it is also going to look a bit different. The premier delivery vehicl ... Continue reading
NASCAR (MOORESVILLE, NC) - U.S. Army/Dale Earnhardt Inc. Transport Driver Honored
Gale "Bandit" Wilson, the friendly crew member for the U.S. Army/Dale Earnhardt Inc. NASCAR team, was caught off guard Saturday before the Nextel Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. A long-time race team transport driver, Wilson was recognized with a special plaque from the Transport Drivers of Motorsports Association. ... Continue reading
NASCAR (MARTINSVILLE) - Bobby Scruggs Charitable Foundation Third Annual Auction Event
The Bobby Scruggs Charitable Foundation Third Annual Auction Event will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 beginning at 7:00 pm at Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, VA. This event includes Driver Autographs, Live Auction (NASCAR Items â some autographed), Music, Food and lots of fun for only $25.00! ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
Lloyd signs with Target Chip Ganassi Racing<BR> IndyCar Series teams given offseason testing days<bR> Ethanol named AgriMarketingâs Product of the Year<BR> Former motorcycle racer tests Cheever Indy Pro Series car<BR> Stewart helps Canadian golfer qualify for tourney<BR> <P> 1. Lloyd signs with Target Chip Ganassi ... Continue reading
NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - BECKMAN TOPS FUNNY CAR TESTING
, ANDERSON ALSO POST QUICK E.T.'S IN DAY 2 LAS VEGAS – Jack Beckman feels he has something to prove after being bumped out of the inaugural NHRA POWERade Series Countdown to the Championship field in Richmond. He probably didn't need to, but he showed once again on Wednesday that he could still star in the roll of sp ... Continue reading
A1GP (LONDON) - Formula One Legend Fittipaldi To Return To The Track
Emerson Fittipaldi has vowed to come out of retirement to test the new Ferrari-powered A1GP World Cup of Motorsport car next season. The 60-year-old A1 Team Brazil boss is so excited about A1GPâs involvement with Ferrari that he has confirmed he will get back behind the wheel to test the contemporary single-seater ... Continue reading
NASCAR (SOUTH BOSTON) - DRIVE FOR DIVERSITY SELECTEE LIST
Drive For Diversity: Combine Attendees 2007 Combine Participants 2007 Testing & Evaluation Combine October 14-16, 2007 CHRIS BRISTOL Hometown: Columbus, OH Date of Birth: March 19, 1978 Years In Racing: 19 Ethnicity: African-American 2007 Season Highlights: Team: TW Motorsports Series: Grand National Division, Busch Ea ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LAGUNA SECA) - 'MUTTS' Team Up With MAZDASPEED to Support Shelter Animal Adoption
Drivers Jeff Altenburg and Randy Pobst Visit SPCA of Monterey County MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Fans of the popular comic strip "MUTTS" but not familiar with racing might wonder about the inspiration for today's strip. They need to look no further than the blue-and-white Tri-Point Motorsports MAZDA6s driven by Jeff A ... Continue reading
For years, artist Garry Hillâs paintings have brought NASCAR to life. And, as the sportâs popularity has grown, so has the popularity of Hillâs work. Hillâs paintings have become a part of NASCAR lore â much like the site of Sundayâs weekâs NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, Martinsville ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAGUNA SECA) - Intersport Pre Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2007 Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Renewed Efforts Stifled by Bad Luck, Intersport Looks To End Season On A High Note Detroit ââ¬â As the 2007 American Le Mans Series Championship moves from Road Atlanta to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Intersport Racing finds them ... Continue reading
GM Expands XM As Standard on All 2008 Buick, HUMMER and Saab Models
XM Also Standard on Many of GM's Most Popular Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac and GMC Vehicles WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio is a standard feature for the first time on all General Motors 2008 model year Buick, HUMMER and Saab vehi ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (MARTINSVILLE) - Petty To Move Into Top-Five In Career Starts
Driver Has 809 Starts To His Credit<BR> Petty to Move Into Top-Five in Career Starts<BR> Driver Has 809 Starts to His Credit<BR> This weekend, Kyle Petty and the #45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge team will travel to the Virginia Commonwealth and the .526-mile Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for the Subway 500. M ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (INDIANAPOLIS) - TARGET CHIP GANASSI RACING SIGNS ALEX LLOYD AS DEVELOPMENT DRIVER
Chip Ganassi Racing announced today the addition of young driving standout and 2007 Indy Pro Series Champion, Alex Lloyd to the teamâs Driver Development Program. Lloyd, a native of Manchester, England joins the team after a record setting Indy Pro Series season that saw him dominate the field with eight wins and ... Continue reading
PPG Reports 2007 Record Third Quarter Sales
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the third quarter of $2.8 billion, surpassing the prior yearâs third quarter results by 13 percent. Third quarter net income was $191 million, or $1.15 per share, and was comprised of net income from continuing operations of $215 million, or $1.29 per shar ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Volvo C30 Think "Volvo" and what comes to mind? "Safety"? Check. "Swedish luxury"? Check. "Expensive"? Likely, at least if you consider around $30,000 for the entry-level models and more like high 30s and up for most models to be expensive. "High-performance, low-cost premium ... Continue reading
Honda Civic hybrid to hit Chinese market by year-end
Honda Civic hybrid to hit Chinese market by year-end http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3603/Honda-Civic-hybrid-to-hit-Chinese-ma rket-by-year-end.html Shanghai. October 18 (Gasgoo.com) - Honda Civic hybrid will be imported into Chinese market by the end of this year, a senior Dongfeng Honda official said during an after sa ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC vows not to give up production of Jeep in China
Chrysler vows not to give up production of Jeep in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3606/Chrysler-vows-not-to-give-up-product ion-of-Jeep-in-China.html Shanghai. October 18 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Chrysler will not give up the local production of Jeep vehicles in China, possibly in partnership with another Chinese automake ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net sales $1,686 $1,549 $5,165 $4,781 Gross ma ... Continue reading
KVH Reports Third Quarter Results
- Quarterly Revenue of $17.6 Million - Breakeven on an Earnings per Share Basis MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 18 -- KVH Industries, Inc., today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Revenue for the third quarter of 2007 was $17.6 million, down 9% from the third quarter ended September 30, ... Continue reading
Boeing Revolutionizes Flight: 787 Dreamliner - Episode 4 VIDEO FEATURE
Episode 4: Technology Flies AUTO CENTRAL - October 18, 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-sellin ... Continue reading
End Of The Road For The Great British Drive
18TH OCTOBER 2007 End Of The Road For The Great British Drive UK roads drive motorists to despair THE thrill of the open road is a distant memory across the nation, according to a study released today - almost half of all Brits can't name a great place to drive. New research by YouGov for Sat Nav experts Garmin found t ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of the All-New Fit in Japan
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda to Begin Sales of the All-New Fit in Japan Tokyo, Japan, Oct 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin sales on Friday, October 26, 2007, in Japan of the all-new, completely redesigned Honda Fit. The Fit has gained popularity as a small car that fe ... Continue reading
Audi Launches TDI Initiative In The USA
INGOLSTADT, Germany - October 18, 2007: Audi is launching its TDI initiative on the North American market. As early as next year, Audi will be putting the cleanest diesel engine in the world into production in the USA virtually in parallel to its launch in Europe: the 3.0 TDI with ultra-low emission system will initial ... Continue reading
After 18 years Mercedes-Benz is renewing its brand identity across all business units
C-Class Estate as first product with launch campaign in the new brand design Revised brand identity under the Mercedes star completes a more sharply focused Mercedes-Benz brand positioning Stuttgart â Mercedes-Benz has fundamentally revised its brand identity for all communication materials with a new design. The ... Continue reading
South Florida Auto Show Opens November 9
MIAMI, Oct. 17 -- When the annual South Florida International Auto Show comes to town November 9, some of the most exciting new models in years will again debut at one of America's most important automotive displays. Fuel economy and function are the buzzwords for the 2008 model year as buyers look at the fastest growi ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car Now for Winter Driving Conditions
DALLAS, Oct. 17 -- The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are turning red and gold, and winter is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to prepare your car before the first arctic blast hits. Spending a little time now may save you from being stranded along an icy road in January. To get your car ready, t ... Continue reading
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