The Time has Arrived: You can Order a SMART Car
By MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Association There isnât much that can tear me away from a SEMA show in Las Vegas. But, an invitation to be among the first to drive a new Smart car on American roadways is one of those very few things. Readers will remember how much I liked the Smart car concept ... Continue reading
Lear Introduces Aventino(TM) Collection of Premium Automotive Leather
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products, today unveiled its Aventino(TM) Collection of premium automotive leather at Fashion Show held for automotive executives and journalists at the Muse ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive to Acquire Rallye Motors
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. November 7, 2007; Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, has signed an agreement to acquire Rallye Motors located on Long Island in the cities of Glen Cove, Roslyn and Westbury, New York. Rallye Motors represents the Acura, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz brands, prov ... Continue reading
Subaru Builds a Better Battery (For Plug-In)
Washington DC November 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that bucking the industry trend towards Hydrogen fuel cells, Subaru has released a vastly improved second cut at a plug-in battery-electric commuter car. The 65-kilowatt, 5-seater G4e's new high energy-density lithium-ion batteries give it a 200km range from ... Continue reading
Making a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante V12 Even better.
Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor One might say that starting with one of the worlds truly most achingly beautiful cars would defeat the objective at hand â namely trying to improve on modern day automotive perfection. That was my challenge when I decided to buy and improve a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante V12, ... Continue reading
ALMS (LONDON) - PARLIAMENT'S LORD DRAYSON RESIGNS TO RUN IN AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
One of the British government's senior members of the House of Lords has taken a leave of absence from politics -- to go racing in the American Le Mans Series. Lord Drayson, who was serving as Minister of State for Defense Procurement and Defense Minister in the House of Lords, resigned his political post today. The As ... Continue reading
Volvo Bases Crash Predictions on Real Car Accident Reports - VIDEO STORY
GOTHENBURG - November 7, 2007: A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars accident research team can predict the consequences of the ... Continue reading
Runoffs Programming Begins This Week on SPEED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Runoffs Programming Begins This Week on SPEED TOPEKA, Kan. (November 6, 2007) - Programming from this year's 44th SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by AT&T starts Wednesday, November 7, on SPEED with the Sports 2000 and GT-Lite races. A thrilling three-way battle between John Fergus, Ma ... Continue reading
NASCAR SCS (PHOENIX) - SERIES NOTES
⢠Down To The Wire: Chase Participants Head For Phoenix<BR> ⢠Numbers Tell The Tale: A Gordon Rebound A Phoenix Possibility<bR> ⢠NASCARâs âNew Carâ Set For 16th And Final Race In â07<BR> ⢠No. 22 Team Bolsters Top-35 Ranking<BR> ⢠In The Loop: Gordon, Johnson Also Close In ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCS (PHOENIX) - SERIES NOTES
⢠RCR, Roush Fenway Headed For Desert Showdown in Phoenix<br> ⢠Turmoil: Plenty Of Drama Remains For Final Standings Slots<br> ⢠In The Loop: Bowyer Hopes For Phoenix Repeat<br> ⢠Dodge, Toyota In Two-Race Shootout For Third In Manufacturer Race<br> ⢠Championâs Week Media Activities Dec. ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH, CA.) - 2007 PRO LITE CHAMPION ROBERT NAUGHTON ALSO WINS DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Championship Off Road Racing celebrated the end of the 2007 season Monday evening in Primm, NV. Hosted by NBC sports commentator Bill Weber, the night was full of laughs, exciting highlight videos and of course the crowning of the 2007 Champions. Pit reporter Kelli Stavast and SPEED commentator Ken Stout handed out the ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PHOENIX) - GANASSI/SABATES PIR Advance
Race: Arizona Travel 200 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 Track: Phoenix International Raceway (1-mile oval) Location: Avondale, Ariz. CGRFS Busch Series Media Contact at Phoenix: Heather Kincel, No.41 Imation Dodge Kelby Krauss, No.42 Target Dodge AJ Allmendinger and the No. 41 Imation Dodge Team Facts: * AJ is Back: A. ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - MICHELLE THERIAULT MAKES A CHANGE FOR 2008 SEASON
After two seasons with Team GLOCK Racing, Michelle Theriault has decided the time is right to make a change. The 21-year-old Bristol, Conn. native announced today that she has left the team and is actively pursuing opportunities in NASCAR and ARCA for the 2008 season. âIt was a tough decision,â explained Ther ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCS (DAYTONA) - Series Crew Chiefs Fined, Placed On Probation
NASCAR announced today that Chad Walter, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Casey Mears and Tony Eury Sr., crew chief of the No. 88 Chevrolet driven by Brad Keselowski in the NASCAR Busch Series, have been fined and penalized due to rule violations at Texas Motor Speedway. Both crew chiefs were fined $10,000 ... Continue reading
SMART CAR FOR THE USA Quirky and Cool By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [02] So, weâre out in San Jose, CA driving and evaluating the new smart car (please forgive the lack of a capital âSâ since, for some reason, the smart folks who named the car insist on lower case â perhaps becaus ... Continue reading
The winningest organization in NASCAR announces its first move since its inception in 1949. Richard and Kyle Petty, in efforts to garner continued wins and championships, have agreed to move Petty Enterprises closer to the center of NASCAR activities in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. They have reached a mu ... Continue reading
Volvo Expects Sales in China To Grow 80% in 2007 and 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
SHANGHAI - November 7, 2007: Volvo said its China sales are expected to grow 80 percent this year and the next, local newspaper, Shenzhen Economic Daily reported today. "Volvo has sold 14,000 vehicles in China in the first ten months of this year, and we are confident to achieve an 80 percent growth rate this year and ... Continue reading
International motorsport stars descend on Hertfordshire (England) for the karting event of the decade. Sunday 25 November 2007 sees motorsport stars from all over the globe come together for the charity kart race of the decade - The Race Against Cancer. In aid of Cancer Research UK, the event promises to bring together ... Continue reading
For the price to be based on so-called "supply and demand" it would mean that consumers are bidding the price up. I've yet to see any consumers bidding the price up. What we have are oil industry and government people secretly agreeing on prices and then ramming those prices down the consumers' throats. And there's no ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH, CA.) - CARL RENEZEDER SECURES HIS FOURTH CORR CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship Off Road Racing had an eventful first day of racing at the brand new Las Vegas international Off Road Raceway in Primm, NV. Carl Renezeder secured the Pro 4 Championship. Robert Naughton secured the Pro Lite Championship and the Las Chance qualifier determined the final drivers in the 2nd Annual Jason Bald ... Continue reading
CarMax Experts Provide Advice on How to Improve Your Gas Mileage
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7 -- With the national gas price over three dollars per gallon, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has advice to help you save money on gas for your vehicle. "Even though gas prices have become a burden, there are still ways to save money on fuel," said ASE Certified Master T ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (INDIANAPOLIS) - TSW LAUNCHES INDY 500-BRANDED WHEELS
TSW, a world leader in one-piece, staggered wheel applications, has launched an officially licensed, co-branded TSW Indy 500 wheel. The TSW Indy 500 Wheel – the first wheel officially licensed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – will be available in both chrome and painted finishes in sizes ranging from 17 to 20 i ... Continue reading
San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 50th Annual International Auto Show
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 6, 2007) - New introductions, concept cars and prototypes from the world's major manufacturers will highlight the San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 50th Annual International Auto Show, November 22 - December 2, 2007 at the Moscone Convention Center. Among the new and exciting vehicles being ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - EIGHT-TIME I 500 STARTER FREELAND DIES AT 82
Don Freeland, an eight-time starter in the Indianapolis 500 from 1953-60 and the third-place finisher in 1956, died Nov. 2 in San Diego after a period of declining health. He was 82. Freeland had perhaps his best Indianapolis 500 run in 1955, when transmission failure robbed him of finishing second only 22 laps from th ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (CLEVELAND) - Full Speed Ahead for the Grand Prix of Cleveland
For Immediate Release Full Speed Ahead for the Grand Prix of Cleveland City of Cleveland and Grand Prix reach new five-year agreement to hold the event at Burke; 2008 Grand Prix scheduled for June 20-22 CLEVELAND, Nov. 7, 2007 - For twenty-six consecutive years, the shores of Lake Erie have come alive each summer when ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) today reported record third quarter 2007 total revenues of $87.6 million, increasing $2.9 million or 3% over 2006. Also, SMI reaffirmed its full year 2007 earnings guidance of $2.43 to $2.53 per diluted share as further described below. Excluding equity investee losses of ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PHOENIX) - InvestLinc/CJM Racing Phoenix Pre-Race
Jason Keller No. 11 InvestLinc Chevrolet ARIZONA.TRAVEL 200 Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale, AZ Saturday, November 10, 2007 JASON KELLER/ INVESTLINC TEAM FAST FACTS: · The CJM Racing team will make their 15th NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) race attempt this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) · In their ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PHOENIX) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, PIR Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyle Krisiloff, Phoenix International Raceway Preview AVONDALE, Ariz. (November 7, 2007) With only two races left to run in the NASCAR Busch Series this season, Kyle Krisiloff returns to Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) driving the No. 14 Lilly/Walgreens Ford to compete in the Arizona.Travel ... Continue reading
USAC (PHOENIS) - NASCAR TIES STRONG IN PHOENIX' "COPPER WORLD"
Several NASCAR participants are competing in Thursday's USAC "Copper World Classic" at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway as drivers or car entrants. <p> Two-time Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart is fielding three Midgets to be driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Olive Branch, Miss., Levi Jones of Olney, Ill. and Tracy ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (TEXAS) - Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 1st at Texas
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - CJM Racing Announcement
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shayna Keller Cell: 704-902-8381 Email: skeller@cjmracing.com The Future of CJM Racing (November 7, 2007) Mooresville, NC - CJM Racing made their debut into the NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) just six short months ago and has definitely made a name for themselves. The team, who previously ran a li ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kelby Krauss at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 Franchitti Entered in NASCAR Busch Series Races in Phoenix and Homestead CONCORD, N.C. (November 7, 2007) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today driver Dario Franchitti will make ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Sport Sedan Comparison Test
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport won the latest comparison test of sport sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=123235 ) ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Goes Green; Competitive Lease Payments Now Available on Hybrid Cars
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, announced that it now offers competitive lease programs on hybrid models through its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. âHybrid technology is changing fast. With leasing, consumers can drive ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Reveals His "Green" Corvette - VIDEO STORY
LAS VEGAS - November 7, 2007: Late night talk show host Jay Leno briefly left his "Tonight Show" hosting routine in L.A. last week to participate in the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Leno, known for having a passion for cars, showcased a vehicle he designed himself â an E85- ... Continue reading
Ricardo and QinetiQ to Demonstrate Low Cost, High Performance Battery Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods. However, commercial challenges remain in terms of both cost and ... Continue reading
ECOtality, Inc. Acquires Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTC BB: ETLY), a renewable energy company that acquires and commercially advances clean electric technologies and applications, today announced that it has acquired Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec) and its affiliated companies for $6.25 million in cash and stock ... Continue reading
Toyota and Its Partner Robot To Make a Significant Philanthropic Contribution in Detroit
Toyota and its trumpet playing Partner Robot will be joined by Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick to announce a significant philanthropic contribution in Detroit at the Youth Engineering & Science (YES!) EXPO hosted by Michigan Technological University. Thursday, November 8 9:00 a.m. Ford Field Media entrance near Gate A on Bru ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO November 7, 2007; The AP reported that lost drivers soon will be able to Google for help at the pump. As part of a partnership to be announced Wednesday, the online search leader will dispense driving directions at thousands of gasoline pumps across the United States beginning early next month. The pumps, ... Continue reading
GM Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results
- Record third quarter automotive revenue of $43.1 billion - Improved automotive operations on continued strength in emerging markets - Ongoing challenges in U.S. mortgage market adversely impact GM income from GMAC - $39 billion reported loss driven by $39 billion valuation allowance on deferred tax assets - Improved ... Continue reading
Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue On Patrol at the 2007 SEMA Show - VIDEO STORY
LAS VEGAS - November 6, 2007: Volvo unveiled its new XC70 SR at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA), last week in Las Vegas. The car, Volvo indicates, was designed to emulate lifeguard vehicles seen at many California beaches. The four-door SUV features a 5-inch-lift suspension for improved ground ... Continue reading
The National Insurance Crime Bureau Announces Free "VINCheck" for Unrecovered Stolen Vehicles
DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 7 For the second time in as many years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is launching another free service to help protect the nation's consumers. Over one million vehicles have been stolen annually in the United States since 1986. With an annual average recovery rate of just 63 percen ... Continue reading
GEM green vehicles vital to niche markets -- check us out at LA Auto Show
Hello Auto Channel staff -- As you well know, the LA Auto Show is right around the corner, and Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) is getting ready to join parent company Chrysler there. GEM is celebrating 10 years of manufacturing neighborhood electric vehicles this year and I thought I'd send you a bit of information on ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: BMW M3 Coupe & Sedan to Debut
THE NEW BMW M3 COUPE AND SEDAN TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW The Fourth Generation Benchmark Performance Car - Now with a V-8 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 6, 2007. BMW will unveil one of the most anticipated new cars of the year as it raises the performance benchmark once again with the North A ... Continue reading
PPG Named Finalist, Given Honorable Mention in 2008 PACE Award Program
TROY, Mich., Nov. 6 -- PPG Industries , the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings, was named a finalist and received honorable mention in the 2008 Automotive News PACE Award program. The PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award recognizes innovation, technological advancem ... Continue reading
13 Year Old Volunteer is Making a Difference at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 11/6/2007 For Immediate Release November 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 13 Year Old Volunteer is Making a Difference at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Skylar VanZile walks in the footsteps of his great-grandpa, who was employed by A ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Supplying Drivetrain Components, Modules for All-New 2008 Jeep Liberty
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying Spicer(R) drivetrain products - including front and rear propshafts and front suspension modules - to Chrysler LLC for the all-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Dana has been supplyin ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Name of New Midsize SUV
First Kia Midsize SUV Will Make World Debut at Detroit Auto Show IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will give its new midsize SUV the moniker of "Borrego" when it debuts in January at the Detroit Auto Show. The Kia Borrego will be manufactured in Korea and go on sale in North America ... Continue reading
Chinese Auto-maker BYD to Mass Produce Dual Mode Electric Cars Next Year
SHANGHAI - November 7, 2007: The president of Chinese automaker BYD, Wang Chuanfu said in Shenzhen that his company will start volume production of dual mode electric cars called F6DM in the second half of next year. BYD's dual mode vehicle is at once an Electric Vehicle (EV) and a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Starti ... Continue reading
Geely Unveils New Logo; Student Designer Wins $260,000
SHANGHAI - November 7, 2007: Geely Holding Group, China's largest privately-owned automaker, unveiled its new logo at Beijing Geely University yesterday, the company announced yesterday. "The new logo will start to be used in new vehicle models launched next year ; it will not affect existing models," said Geely's vice ... Continue reading
GM Unveils 2009 Pontiac Vibe - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - November 6, 2007: General Motors has debuted its redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The five-seat, crossover SUV features revised exterior and interior designs and enhanced safety features, including a tire pressure monitoring system, OnStar and an electronic vehicle stability control system. GM announced the retu ... Continue reading
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