South Florida Auto Show Opens Friday
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 8 -- The 37th edition of the annual South Florida International Auto Show opens November 9 and the most exciting new models will once again fill the Miami Beach Convention Center. Fuel economy and function are the buzzwords for the 2008 models as buyers look at the fastest growing segment in the ... Continue reading
INDY 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - 2008 IMS RACE TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOV. 12
Tickets for all three world-class events in 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway â the 92nd Indianapolis 500, 15th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP â will go on sale Monday, Nov. 12. The best seats for all three races will sell quickly. This is the first opportunity to b ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (SAN DIEGO) - Music City Motorplex Ends 2007 Season with Petty 300
SAN DIEGO--American Racing Capital Inc., (OTC BB: AMRA), and its partner LJ&J of Tennessee ended their first season together in a race weekend that was a complete success at the Music City Motorplex. Racer John Van Doren, from Coopersville, Michigan won the âAdam Petty All American 300â on Sunday November 3rd ... Continue reading
A1GP (CANADA) - HINCHCLIFFE NOMINATED FOR MOORE AWARD
A1 Team Canada racer James Hinchcliffe has been announced as one of four nominees for this year's Greg Moore Legacy Award, traditionally presented to a driver in either the Champ Car World Series or Champ Car Atlantic Championship in honour of the late Canadian racing star from British Columbia. Now in its eighth year, ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (MAROC, FR.) - THE 15th MAROC CLASSIC RALLY
Sixty teams are entered in the "Classic" class; 15 in the "Prestige" class. As of today, the provisional entry list for the 15th "MAROC CLASSIC - La Route du Coeur", which runs on 15-22 March 2008, is already closed and sets a new record. Led by the winners in 2006 and 2007, Oliver Lazar/Stephane Agostini, at the wheel ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
Hornish cheers for Helio in person<br> New website for Panther Racing<br> Andersen Racing relocating to Florida<br> Gilbert completes first triathlon<Br> Stewart tests Canadian champions<br> Of note<br> <P> 1. Hornish cheers for Helio in person: Helio Castroneves didnât have to look far for familiar faces when he ... Continue reading
The American Le Mans Series will celebrate its 10th anniversary season of world-class sports car racing in 2008. The American Le Mans Series will celebrate a historic and important anniversary season in 2008. As a sort of "sneak peak," the Series recently unveiled its 10th anniversary logo at its season-ending awards b ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PRIMM, NV.) - Taylor Racing CORR Finale Report
Taylor Racing Takes One Win and Two Top-5 Finishes at CORR Finale Belvidere, IL (November 7, 2007) - Taylor Racing headed to Primm, Nevada looking to take the $66,000 first prize in the Jason Baldwin Memorial Cup. Scott Taylor and his #8 Skyjacker Suspension Russ Wernimont Designs BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 ran a limi ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (DUBLIN, OH.) - Intersport Racing Announces Third Tier of Motorsport Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2007 Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Intersport Racing Announces Third Tier of Motorsport Services With Vintage Race Car Prep and Restoration Capabilities Dublin, Ohioââ¬âBuilding on their solid reputation, Intersport Racing today announced the companyââ¬â ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAKE ZURICH, IL.) - Sticker Dude Motorsports Las Vegas Race Report
Sticker Dude Motorsports CORR Primm Race Report Lake Zurich, IL (November 8, 2007) - After completing the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing Tour 2007 season, Sticker Dude Motorsports team members, Steven Federico and Lee O-Donnell, made the decision to go west, to compete at the 2007 CORR Finals in Primm, Nevad ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PHOENIX) - Tim Sauter Phoenix Preview
Tim Sauter Phoenix Preview Last Week to Enter Lester Buildings Building Sweepstakes! Tim Sauter is out to prove that last weeks top-10 finish at Texas was no fluke. With just two races remaining in the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season Sauter and the Green Light Racing team have only a couple chances to duplica ... Continue reading
Mazda to Participate in Norwegian National Project HyNor by Providing Hydrogen Cars
HIROSHIMA - November 8, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation and HyNor (Hydrogen Road of Norway) will collaborate in the development of hydrogen fuel and hydrogen vehicles. This was formally agreed at a signing ceremony held at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo today. His Excellency Mr. Ã ge B. Grutle, Norwegian ambassador to ... Continue reading
MG Franchise Dealer Network in UK Expanding Fast
BIRMINGHAM, England - November 8, 2007: NAC MG (UK) Ltd. has continued to see a high level of demand by retailers wishing to join its new network. Over the past few months, MG has invited applications from businesses keen to become franchised retailers, and the huge response signals a very encouraging future for the ea ... Continue reading
Ford Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results - Continues To Make Significant Progress On Its Plan*
- Third quarter and year-to-date 2007 results ahead of plan. - Significant continued improvement in core Automotive operations. - Cash balance above year-end 2006 levels, despite restructuring. - New vehicle quality continuing to improve. - New products continuing to perform well. ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies; G-Oil Motor Oil Honored with Editor's Choice Award
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Green Earth Technologiesâ (Pink Sheets:GETG) G-OIL motor oil has been awarded the Popular Mechanics Editorâs Choice Award at the ninth annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Popular Mechanicsâ editors singled out G-OIL as one of the best new products of 2007 ... Continue reading
The Truth about Cars Announces Ten Worst Automobiles for 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Truth About Cars (TTAC) website has named its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2007. According to TTAC publisher Robert Farago, the second annual award names and shames âthe worst of the worst.â âFrom a long and ignoble list of nominees, our readers have chosen ten cars that are less desir ... Continue reading
Maserati GT Goes On Sale in China, Priced At $240,000
SHANGHAI - November 8,2007: The Maserati GranTurismo, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last March, will go on sale at 1,790,000 yuan ($240,150) in China, Chinese auto website Cheshi.com reported today. The model has a 4.2-liter V-8 that outputs 405 hp at a lofty 7100 rpm, and 339 lb-ft of torque at 4,750. ... Continue reading
Maserati GT to go on sale in China, priced at $240,000
Maserati GT to go on sale in China, priced at $240,000 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3845/Maserati-GT-to-go-on-sale-in-China-p riced-at-240-000.html Shanghai. November 8 (Gasgoo.com) - The Maserati GranTurismo, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this March, will go on sale at 1,790,000 yuan ($240,150) in Chi ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Close Axle Operation in Arden, North Carolina
Closure is Part of Previously Announced Restructuring Initiative TROY, Mich., Nov. 7 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced it would close its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) axle operation in Arden, N.C. by September 2008. The closure is part of previously announced restructuring actions in North America and Europe wh ... Continue reading
Rotoblock to Explore Commercialization of Oscillating Piston Engine in China
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Mr. Liu Chien-Chih, Chief Executive Officer for Rotoblock Corporation (OTCBB:ROTB), announced plans today that he will be traveling in China for the next few weeks for a series of business meetings with manufacturing groups and research firms to explore full commercialization of the Oscillating Pist ... Continue reading
TRW Launches Advanced Brake System for New Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is launching its Slip Control Boost (SCB) advanced regenerative-compatible braking system to provide full Stabilitrak functionality for the new Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrid sport utility vehicle. SC ... Continue reading
Consumers Reach Tipping Point on Gas Prices Spike
Survey Reveals Dramatic Behavior Changes BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gas prices heading for $4 a gallon, consumers are making dramatic changes in driving and vehicle care behavior to save money, according to results of a new study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Near ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Leads Chrysler LLC Growth Outside North America
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, November 8 -- - Jeep(R) brand sales were up 15 percent and led sales through October - Chrysler LLC October 2007 sales grew 14 percent outside North America - Chrysler International achieved 29 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth - Year-to-date sales increase ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Partners with Non-Profit Road Safe America to Educate Drivers, Make Highways Safer
Leading Auto Insurer Enters Long-term Relationship with Road Safe America, Lending Significant Financial and Operational Support ST. LOUIS, Nov. 7 -- Today, GMAC Insurance announced a strategic, long-term partnership with Road Safe America, a non-profit organization dedicated to making highways safer by reducing the nu ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P., headquartered in Los Angeles, Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., , and Ford Motor Credit Company (âFordâ) announced today the settlement of patent litigation between the parties and that, as part of the sett ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P., headquartered in Los Angeles, and GMAC LLC, a leading, global financial services company operating in 40 countries, headquartered in Detroit, MI, announced today the settlement of patent litigation between the parties. As part of the settlement, GMAC LLC has agree ... Continue reading
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