Where are the Electric-Diesel Hybrids ? - A TACH Viewer Responds
Hi Bob; I think automakers are just looking past diesel electrics and looking at more affordable options like gas motors with cylinder deactivation + hybrid mix, or for fleets hydrogen motors & hybrid system. What I hate is sometimes the lack of understanding from the automakers. We vote with our dollars. If we the pub ... Continue reading
Where are the Electric-Diesel Hybrids ? - A TACH Viewer Responds
Hello Bob, Nice article! I have many of the same concerns. If one only looks at the safety, environmental and ergonomic aspects of the American auto industry, one would only walk away shaking their heads. Why the industry keep making these monstrosities and the public keeps buying them is a mystery to me. Yes, I like t ... Continue reading
Smart ForTwo Ventures into the Red States
Washington DC February 22, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the gas-sipping Smart ForTwo is surprising industry insiders by gaining popularity in some unexpected places not known for their green cred. "People like to leave their SUVs at home and use the ForTwo to run errands around town," Kristin Gracey, sales ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Reports Vehicle Age in U.S. on the Rise
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 20 -- Median age of passenger cars in operation remained at 9.2 years in 2007 tying a record high in 2006, according to the vehicle population report released today by R. L. Polk & Co. The median age for trucks increased 5.8 percent to 7.3 years in 2007. Though registrations were down, the media ... Continue reading
NBA All-Star 2008 Pushes AutoTrader.Com to Record Monday Traffic
ATLANTA, Feb. 22 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, experienced record site traffic of 959,720 unique visitors and a record 3.8 million vehicle searches Monday, February 19. AutoTrader.com attributes the spike to exposure during the NBA All-Star 2008 in New Orleans. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
MGPS: Automotive and Manufacturing Sectors Hit Hard
TORONTO--Oil hit a record high yesterday, closing at over $100 a barrel. Consumers and businesses are all feeling the impact and combined with a slowing of the economy, consumers are struggling with higher gas prices and heating bills while businesses are feeling the impact on already thin margins. In many cases, such ... Continue reading
Mahindra Joins MacDonald Motorsports Team
NASCAR Team to Cultivate Its Dreams with Tractor Manufacturer HOUSTON, Feb. 22 -- Mahindra USA, the leader in affordable, high-quality farm equipment, is proud to announce a new partnership with the MacDonald Motorsports race team. Under the new agreement, driver DJ Kennington's car #81 will feature the Mahindra logo o ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Racing Statement on Unification
Michael Andretti, chairman, Andretti Green Racing: "This is a huge day for the IndyCar Series and for our sport as a whole, for sure. Over the years, whether I was in the role of driver, team owner or promoter, I have always wanted a unified sport. That has been my only goal throughout this entire process and I applaud ... Continue reading
CHAMP CAR, INDY RACING LEAGUE SIGN AGREEMENT TO UNIFY OPEN WHEEL RACING
Owners of Champ Car and the Indy Racing League completed an agreement in principle Friday that will unify the sport for 2008. Gerald Forsythe, co-owner of Champ Car, signed an agreement in principle in Chicago, joining his partner Kevin Kalkhoven and Indy Racing League founder and CEO Tony George who had signed late Th ... Continue reading
Wood Brothers Racing flying the U.S. Air Force paint scheme this weekend
The no. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford F-150 will be proudly displaying the U.S. Air Force as a primary sponsor this weekend in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Seriesâ San Bernardino County 200 at California Speedway. The U.S. Air Force is utilizing NASCAR at full speed in its recruitment efforts across the country. This ... Continue reading
Netherlands Tops Durban Friday Practice
A1 Team Netherlands set the pace in the second of today's two free practice sessions in South Africa as round seven of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season got underway around the streets of Durban in hot and humid weather conditions. Jeroen Bleekemolen recorded the best lap time of the day, a 1m18.738s, aro ... Continue reading
NASCAR DRIVER KERTUS DAVIS HEADED TO CALIFORNIA AFTER DAYTONA SUCCESS
<B>JD Motorsports and Drivers Turn Lemons to Lemonade Heading For Sunshine State</B> Phoenix, Arizona February 22, 2008- NASCAR Nationwide series driver Kertus Davis is ready to race California Speedway in Saturdayâs Stater Brothers 300. âIt was a thrill to honor Stephen Pyle in front of millions of fans to s ... Continue reading
RaceTalkRadio Features Live Post Race Interviews from California Speedway
Race fans will be virtually transported to California Speedway this weekend thanks to RaceTalkRadio.comâs latest showâ¦âCouch Potato Corner.â Join Dennis Michelsen, Lori Munro, and our special guests as we look back at the weekend of racing from all over the United States. When Fox Sports says goodni ... Continue reading
A1 TEAM USA's Summerton 5th in practice at South Africa
A1 TEAM USAâs Jonathan Summerton had the fifth fastest lap in practice Friday for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Durban, South Africa. âItâs one of our best starts to the weekend this year,â Summerton said. âThe âWe the Peopleâ car was good from the get-go. Weâve got somethi ... Continue reading
MARCOS AMBROSE LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA NASCAR TOUR
Tremendous demand from Australian fans for a taste of US NASCAR action has encouraged Marcos Ambrose to create his first âCalifornia Dreamingâ tour, presented by Auto Action from August 28-September 3, 2008. The tour will allow fans to watch Australiaâs own two-time V8 Supercar Champion race in both the ... Continue reading
Could New Stock Car Configuration be Slingshot for Goliath Hendrick Motorsports?
After winning nearly half of last seasonâs events, including Jimmie Johnsonâs two-race sweep at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Hendrick Motorsports stable of drivers (Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Casey Mears) will be among the favorites to win this seasonâs Sprint Cup championship. Butwith 4 ... Continue reading
Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse -- brings his unique recipes to NHRA fans each race with a new installment of "Quarter-mile Cuisine." Morse takes readers step-by-step through many of his award-winning recipes, the same ones he's prepared for countless racers, movie stars, musicians, athletes, fellow celebrity chefs, and gov ... Continue reading
Brendan Gaughan, driver of the No. 10 International MAXX Force Diesel Ford F-150 makes his seventh appearance at California Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Gaughan captured the pole position and finished second in 2003. He talks about racing in California, what it will take to win and working with Circle ... Continue reading
No. 7 Jim Beam Dodge Charger California Preview
Robby Gordon began the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season with an eighth place finish Sunday at the Daytona 500. The California native hopes to turn in an equally impressive run this weekend at California Speedway. Gordon along with Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, David Gilliland, and Casey Mears comprise the California driv ... Continue reading
The following statement was issued jointly by the Indy Racing League and the Champ Car World Series
âThe ongoing talks between the Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series will continue into at least Friday in regards to the unification of open-wheel racing. Any confirmation of unification will be made once an agreement is in place. There are no plans for a news conference at this time. ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Trackside - Trucks - Colin Braun
Colin Braun, driver of the No. 6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150 posted the sixth fastest time in Thursday's final practice at California Speedway. Braun's time made him the top rookie and Ford in the afternoon session. He is competing for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year title against six other drivers this season. Qualify ... Continue reading
Kevin Harvick Congratulates Winners of Fuel Efficiency Challenge
**MEDIA ALERT**MEDIA ALERT**MEDIA ALERT** NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick Congratulates Winners of Fuel Efficiency Challenge Cal Poly Student Team Recognized for Achieving Nearly 2,000 Miles Per Gallon and Winning the 2007 Shell Eco-marathon Americas(tm) WHAT: Seven Cal Poly engineering students show off their fuel efficie ... Continue reading
~ California's Largest Sporting Venue Re-Named Auto Club Speedway of Southern California ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 22 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC"), a leading promoter of motorsports activities, today announced a 10-year, multi-million dollar partnership with the Automobile Club ... Continue reading
Lincoln Design Team Brings the Luxury of Contemporary Home Design to the Road
A New Breed of Design and Sales Growth of Nearly 10 Percent in 2007 Make This an Exciting Time For Lincoln - 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan and Lincoln MKT Concept features interiors inspired by the latest home design trends and will be on display at the annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, March 6-9, 2008 ... Continue reading
Porsche Names New President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America
STUTTGART, Germany & ATLANTA--Today, the board of management of Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Germany, announced the appointment of Detlev von Platen (44) as President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), effective April 1, 2008. Von Platen will succeed Peter Schwarzenbauer who has been named to the management boar ... Continue reading
Cars.com Identifies Best Deals Based on February Incentives
CHICAGO--Cars.com has sifted through sales and incentives offered by car companies to let consumers know what site experts consider to be the best deals on the market. âWhile we have a list of the Top 10 Cash-Back Offers on Cars.com and a list of all available incentives to help shoppers, we have gone beyond just ... Continue reading
Proteus to introduce Coupe version of Jaguar C-type Replica at British Retro Live Show
Proteus Cars, a small-scale manufacturer of Jaguar C-type replicas in United Kingdom will exhibit an exciting new version of their popular specialty car at the Stoneleigh Live Retro Show ... Continue reading
ASG Racing - Trophylite Racing at Primm
ASG Racing Airs It Out at Primm Santa Rosa Valley, CA (February 22, 2008) ? ASB Racing was one of the eight Trophylite competitors to take the green flag at the ?Battle of Primm?, hosted by SNORE (Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts). The first event of the 2008 KMC Wheels Trophylite Race Series presented by KC Hilite ... Continue reading
DANICA PATRICK on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today !
Please include the below information on your website. Thank you- Tune in!! Race Car Driver DANICA PATRICK will be a guest on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today on Friday February 22,2008. Check your local listings or visit www.ellendegeneres.com for time and channel. ... Continue reading
Below is a link to an article that appeared in The Columbus Dispatch yesterday on Jeg Coughlin and his Pro Stock efforts: _http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2008/02/21/jeg21.A RT_ART_ 02-21-08_C4_N69DS48.html?sid=101_ (http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2008/02/21/jeg21.A RT_ART_02-21 ... Continue reading
LS Motorsports, LLC Selects ARI’s PartSmart Web™ and Shopping Cart
MILWAUKEE--ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions for equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers, today announced that LS Motorsports, LLC of Houston, Texas, has selected PartSmart Web, ARI’s web-based electronic parts catalog for use by their 300 dealers throughout the U ... Continue reading
Opel Meriva Concept: Next level of flexibility
With the dynamically styled Meriva Concept, Opel presents the next level of monocab flexibility at the International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008). The concept car features rear-hinged rear doors on both sides of the car called FlexDoors. ... Continue reading
BMW showcases Variable Twin Turbo Diesel Hybrid Concept
BMW has intelligently combined its superior diesel expertise with innovative BMW ActiveHybrid technology in a showcase Geneva motor show concept car. ... Continue reading
Ferrari is delighted to announce the start of a new Prancing Horse adventure, the Magic India Discovery Tour, which gets underway from Mumbai on February 25th and returns to the same city on May 8th having covered a route stretching more than 11,000 kilometres. The car featured in this tour is the 612 Scaglietti, Ferra ... Continue reading
Nissan to Co-Sponsor "The Science of Survival"
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it will co-sponsor "The Science of Survival," the first exhibition of its kind, which opens at the Science Museum, London, on Saturday April 5. The London exhibition will last until Sunday Nov. 2 before embarking on a five-year global tour. ... Continue reading
78th International Motor Show, Geneva: a real firework display
The 78th International Motor Show will be held from the 6th to 16th of March. Over 130 worldwide and European premieres have been announced, coming from every sector of the industry. The trend towards new technologies and alternative fuels is continuing. Visitors will discover three new manufacturers and many attractio ... Continue reading
Renault announces details of new Laguna GT ahead of Geneva Motor Show world premiere
Laguna GT introduces the new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel-steering and two exclusive high-performance engines in the form of the diesel 2.0 dCi 180hp and the petrol 2.0 turbo 205hp. Available in Hatchback and Sport Tourer, Laguna GT combines quality with performance, safety and driving pleasure. ... Continue reading
Latest Track Car From Lotus Offers "Straight Out Of The Box" Thrills
Lotus Sport, the motor Sport Division of Lotus Cars Ltd, has Unveiled the MY2008 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260. ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Honda Fit to Make World Debut at New York International Auto Show
Pilot prototype and FCX Clarity also set to make New York debut NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that its all-new Honda Fit will debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). "The current Fit has been a tremendous success for Honda with its spacious, versatile interior ... Continue reading
Autobytel to Present Ward's Automotive Spring Training Conference March 9-11, 2008
IRVINE, Calif.--Leading automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. will present the Wardâs Dealer Business Automotive Spring Training Conference in Tampa, Florida from March 9â11, 2008. The event is designed to provide car dealers and automotive industry specialists with âA Game Plan for 21st C ... Continue reading
Mazda to Begin Public Road Trials of the Mazda ASV-4 Advanced Safety Vehicle
HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will commence public road trials of its advanced safety vehicle, Mazda ASV-4, in the Hiroshima area on March 11, 2008. The trials are based on the Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) Promotion Plan that was introduced by Japanâs Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportat ... Continue reading
40-Year-Old Hot Wheel Speeds Up Its Appeal at Toy Fair - VIDEO STORY
NEW YORK - February 22, 2008: Hot Wheels will turn 40 this year, and to commemorate its iconic anniversary, the toyâs maker hosted a makeover competition. Automakers were asked to submit ideas combining their own brand with the toyâs motto of power, speed and performance. With no rules, federal regulations, s ... Continue reading
GM Offers LA Drivers E85 Ethanol for 85 Cents a Gallon
FlexFuel Vehicle Promotion Targets Ethanol Infrastructure Growth BRENTWOOD, CA â February 22, 2008: The rising price of gasoline is hard to avoid in Los Angeles, but owners of the more than 46,000 FlexFuel vehicles capable of running on E85 ethanol are about to get a break this Tuesday â paying only 85.9 cent ... Continue reading
Real Logic Announces Agreement with Wind Turbine and Hydrogen Energy Company
PALM BEACH, Fla.February 21, 2008; Real Logic, Inc. has come to agreement on terms for a Real Logic subsidiary with an innovative company developing a new generation of commercial wind turbines with optional hydrogen production and storage components. This company has completed design, marketing, and manufacture of a n ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation to Launch Advanced New Product Line
Lithium Technology Corporation offers the Largest Lithium Iron Phosphate Cells in World PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 21 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (Pink Sheets: LTHU) announced today that it launched its new product line of high energy density lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, the largest cells of t ... Continue reading
DENSO to Dissolve Capital Alliance with Doowon Climate Control in South Korea
KARIYA, Japan, Feb. 21 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that it reached an agreement with Doowon Climate Control Co., Ltd., the second-largest car air conditioning system manufacturer in South Korea, to dissolve their capital alliance. "Since October 2002, DENSO has held a 33.4 percent stake in Doowon Climate Contr ... Continue reading
Fourth Quarter 2007 Revenues Grow by 25% Over Last Year Reaching $36m AZOUR, Israel, February 21 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. Highlights of the Fourth Quarter and Full Year - Strong top-line and sub ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2007-2008 Class of SAE Fellows
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty-seven engineers and scientists from industry and academia now have the prestigious SAE International status of "SAE Fellow." Each will receive the award during the Honors Convocation on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the SAE 2008 World Congress in Detroit. SAE Fel ... Continue reading
Angeleno Group Leads $15 Million Investment in Miles Electric Vehicles
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Miles Electric Vehicles announced today a $15,000,000 investment round led by the Los Angeles based private equity fund, Angeleno Group, with participation from existing investors. Funds will be used to advance the development of the all electric MILES XS500 highway speed sedan, which is powered b ... Continue reading
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