Hyundai Elantra Beats Thrifty Toyota Corolla in Consumer Reports' Tests of Five Small Sedans
Redesigned Toyota Corolla gets excellent 32 mpg in CR's stringent fuel economy tests YONKERS, N.Y., June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports judged the Hyundai Elantra SE best with an "Excellent" overall road test score. But three other compact cars, Subaru I ... Continue reading
Grubbs looks to add to list of female champs
JOLIET, Ill. (June 2) â With groundbreaking Funny Car wins by Ashley Force, Melanie Troxel and Hillary Will in Top Fuel this has already been dubbed the âYear of the Womanâ in NHRA competition. Now, Brenda Grubbs will have the chance to add her name to the roster of female drag racing champions as she ta ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing's Jones, Hines Head to Eastern Seaboard
INDIANAPOLIS (June 2, 2008) â Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Levi Jones and Tracy Hines will head east this week for USAC Racingâs second swing through Pennsylvania and Maryland. After dominating last yearâs USAC National Sprint Car Series tour through the region, TSR will look to score wins in the fou ... Continue reading
Dixon Leads Team Target at Milwaukee Mile with Runner Up Finish
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - On the heels of his win at the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 last weekend, Team Targetâs Scott Dixon started third and finished second at the Milwaukee Mile Sunday afternoon, scoring his fifth top-three finish of the season. Teammate Dan Wheldon started seventh on the grid and drove a cle ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport makes a pitch for Grand Am
Woodbridge, Ontario (June 2, 2008) AIM Autosport is teaming up with Grand Am and Watkins Glen International in a special promotion for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. Drivers Mark Wilkins and Brian Frisselle along with the Exchange Traded Gold No. 61 Ford Riley will be appearing June 4 at Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo, ... Continue reading
Adcock hoping sixth time is the charm at JEGS Allstars
JOLIET, Ill. (June 2) â Five times in the last 24 years, Sherman Adcock has earned the right to compete in the prestigious JEGS Allstars competition and each time, the Columbus, Ga., racer has come up short of his ultimate goal of reaching the winnerâs circle. Adcock, a two-time NHRA world champion, will be b ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway Hosts Laps For CF
TALLADEGA, Ala. â Talladega Superspeedway and Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure hosted Laps For CF on Friday and Saturday, an event that raised over $120,000 to increase awareness of cystic fibrosis (CF) and provide financial support in all areas of need for CF research, treatment, care and improved quality of life. L ... Continue reading
1. Confidence-inspiring win for Briscoe: While Ryan Briscoe celebrated his first career victory with Team Penske crew members, Roger Penske stood off to the side in Victory Circle at The Milwaukee Mile smiling. Penske, who hired Briscoe in 2007 to drive the Porsche RS Spyder in ALMS, was happy for the young Aussie. Not ... Continue reading
Vancouver, Canada (June 02, 2008) â Vancouverâs Taylor Hacquard returns to race action this weekend as Round 3 of the 2008 Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear heads to New York and the Watkins Glen International Circuit, Thursday 5th â Saturday 7th June. Currently sitting sixth overall in his r ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport on track for remainder of 2008 Star Mazda schedule
Woodbridge, Ontario (June 2, 2008): With the next race in the Star Mazda Series presented by Goodyear on tap this weekend at Watkins Glen, AIM Autosport (AIM) is happy to announce they have reached an agreement with John Edwards for the remainder of the championship season. An earlier agreement between AIM and Edwards ... Continue reading
WEST ALLIS, Wis. â Ryan Briscoe has his first -- and Penske Racing has its 300th. Ryan Briscoe narrowly avoided a crash with two laps remaining and went on to win the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 on Sunday at The Milwaukee Mile, his first victory in the IndyCar Series and the 300th victory in the history of Penske Rac ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing is winner of Polk Inventory
HASTINGS, MI--Hastings Manufacturing Company, LLC, a nearly 100-year-old US manufacturer of piston rings, has announced they were selected as this year's winner of the Polk Inventory Efficiency Award in the Manufacturing category. Created five years ago by R. L. Polk & Co., the award is designed to recognize and reward ... Continue reading
Harker Seals the Deal in Topeka with WIN!
Topeka, KS â Australian Drag Racing standout, Steve Harker and his OMS Graphics, Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car Team were victories in claiming their second National Event Wally at this past weekendâs NHRA OâReilly Summer Nationals. The win was made even more special as Steve and wife, Jenelle celebrate ... Continue reading
Tire Smoking, Harker Out In Round One
Topeka, KS â Rookie driver Diana Harker and the Randy Meyer Racing Team may have confronted one of their toughest weekends on their racing schedule at the NHRA OâReilly Summer Nationals this past weekend, but the Lend America A/Fuel Team is moving forward from their experience. Diana Harker look set to make a ... Continue reading
Chicco Announces Voluntary Recall of KeyFit and KeyFit 30 Car Seat Bases
LANCASTER, Pa., June 2 -- Chicco announced today a voluntary recall of KeyFit and KeyFit 30 car seat bases manufactured between February 26, 2008 and March 17, 2008. The bases covered by this recall are sold with the KeyFit, KeyFit 30, and Cortina Travel System as well as separately. A manufacturing defect may prevent ... Continue reading
Nissan Introduces Anti-Drunk Driving Proof of Concept Vehicle
Drunk driving is a global issue. Here in the United States, 13,470 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver in 2006, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, a quarter of a million others are injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes. Nissan is committed to help ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., June 2 -- Noble International, Ltd. today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Noble common stock will be paid June 30, 2008 to stockholders of record on June 13, 2008. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier of automotive parts, component assemblies and v ... Continue reading
John G. Sanderson to Retire from Continental's North American Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- Continental announced today that John G. Sanderson is retiring from the company effective June 1, 2008. Sanderson joined Continental in connection with Continental's acquisition of Siemens VDO Automotive last fall, where he was President and CEO of the firm's North American operations. "J ... Continue reading
Hyundai to launch $3,500 small car in China by 2011
Hyundai to launch $3,500 small car in China by 2011 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6627/Hyundai-to-launch-3-500-small-car- in-Ch ina-by-2011.html Shanghai, June 2 (Gasgoo.com) Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor is planning to launch a small car in China and India by 2011 with a price tag of $3,500, which the company said ... Continue reading
Ford to launch new Maverick SUV in China in Aug.
Ford to launch new Maverick SUV in China in Aug http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6628/Ford-to-launch-new-Maverick-SUV-in -Chin a-in-Aug.html Shanghai, June 2 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor will introduce its Maverick SUV made in Ford North America to China this summer. It will be the second time for the Maverick brand come to ... Continue reading
Audi R10 TDI Race Car Uses Biofuel of the Next Generation for the First Time
- World premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans - New: Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel with GTL and BTL - Synthetic diesel fuel reduces emission of CO2 INGOLSTADT, Bavaria, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- World premiere in motorsport: At the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours on June 14-15, the three Audi R10 TDI prototypes e ... Continue reading
Modern-day classic puts in a compelling performance: Mercedes-Benz G-Class - the show goes on
From the outside, the newest generation of the G-Class can be identified by its restyled, three-fin radiator grille, with the G 500 sporting new-look 18-inch light-alloy wheels as an additional distinguishing feature. ... Continue reading
Twingo Renault Sport: be in complete control of the Renault Sport experience for just EUR 15,601
Thanks to its competitive pricing (EUR 15,601 in France) which includes 'Renault Sport Experience' driving tuition, Twingo Renault Sport opens up the Renault Sport thrill to a wider range of customers, while putting them in complete control. ... Continue reading
Audi new automotive sponsor for Art Basel
The movers and shakers of the art world will soon converge in Basel for Art Basel, the world's biggest art trade show, being held June 2-5. This year, the event will be supported by the A8 VIP shuttle service for the first time. ... Continue reading
Garmin Announce Third Generation StreetPilot for Mercedes-Benz A-Class, B-Class and C-Class
Garmin, global leaders in portable satellite navigation, today announced Mercedes-Benz Accessories will continue its relationship with Garmin by selecting the nüvi 760 as their latest portable after market navigation solution. The nüvi 760 named the 'StreetPilot III' by Mercedes-Benz, is customised with a specially d ... Continue reading
Interior Motives Europe Designs for the Future
Turin, the cultural capital of Italy, will this year play host to senior designers and design managers from across the automotive industry and beyond at Interior Motives Europe 2008. The conference will be held from 17 - 19 June at the exclusive NH Santo Stefano Hotel. ... Continue reading
Is Your VW Camper One in a Hundred?
The chances of winning the lottery are around one in 14million. If you don't fancy those odds, here's some good news: the chances of winning a full refund on your VW Camper insurance are just one in a hundred, thanks to Just Kampers Insurance Services (JKIS). ... Continue reading
Russian Vehicle Market Drives Infrastructure Growth
The expansion of the Russian vehicle market over the last few years has been one of the automotive industry's most compelling success stories, with sales of new vehicles predicted to top the two million mark in 2009. In order to keep pace with the requirements of the automotive industry the country's leading specialist ... Continue reading
LINE-X Celebrates Fifteen Years as Industry Leader
Over 500 Franchisees Spray Over 2.5 Million Trucks with LINE-X since 1993 SANTA ANA, Calif., June 2 -- LINE-X Franchise Development Corporation (LINE-X), widely-known for being the industry leader in truck bed protection, is proud to announce its fifteen year anniversary. "LINE-X's success in the last fifteen years has ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Lends Support to Northern Colorado Communities Affected by Severe Tornado Damage
- The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler LLC Denver Business Center donate $25,000 to the Weld Food Bank - Organization provides relief to victims affected by recent tornado damage AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- The Chrysler LLC Denver Business Center has donated $25,000, on behalf of The Chrysler Foundation, to the Weld ... Continue reading
Officials Dedicate New Bosch Rexroth Facility
Rexroth debuts a new cutting-edge facility, Tech Center East, in Rochester Hills, Mich. At an open house event on June 2, the company displayed state-of-the-art drive, motion and control concepts and systems developed at the center, including hydraulic hybrid technology and automotive industry applications. ROCHESTER H ... Continue reading
LuK Optimizes the Dual Mass Flywheel
Centrifugal pendulum-type absorbers increase vibration damping WOOSTER, Ohio, June 2 -- Almost 20 years after the successful development of the dual mass flywheel (DMF), LuK -- a brand of the Schaeffler Group -- has achieved another milestone in vibration damping. Through the compact integration of a centrifugal pendul ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Fuel Auto Industry's New Era
Washington DC June 2, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that as gasoline prices top $4 a gallon, the shift by U.S. consumers from big, powerful trucks to small cars with small engines is now a stampede. Industry executives and vehicle buyers alike are acting on the belief that high fuel costs are not a momentary disc ... Continue reading
A powerful voice for a powerful car: Dennis Ritter-Eichenlaub wins Scirocco Song Contest
Several thousand employees from Volkswagen’s German plants feverishly awaited the final of their Scirocco Song Contest. Whose voice would be singing the Scirocco TV commercial? It was a tense competition right up to the last moment, when Dennis Ritter-Eichenlaub took up the microphone on Thursday to sing "I wanna ... Continue reading
ope Benedict XVI received Prof. Dr. h.c. Ferdinand K. Piëch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, and Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, in the Vatican City on Wednesday. The Volkswagen representatives presented the head of the Catholic Church wi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz delivers 300,000 units of the new C-Class in the model's first sales year
In the year since its market launch, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is continuing the success story of the predecessor model: more than 300,000 customers have purchased either a sedan or station wagon variant of the new model since it's official introduction on March 31, 2007. ... Continue reading
Get to Know TATA MOTORS...THEY'VE Bought Jaguar and Land Rover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Up-Start or Up-Standing Member of the Auto Community? Learn More Here. Coming Soon: The Auto Channel-Indiaâ¦watch for it! TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2008: For most of us in North America, we know nothing about those car makers that don't sell their products here. And of course, the tendency is to dismiss them ... Continue reading
Tata Motors completes acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Motors today acquired the Jaguar Land Rover businesses from Ford Motor Company for a net consideration of US $2.3 billion, as announced on March 26, in an all-cash transaction. Ford has contributed about US $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans. ... Continue reading
Study reports that shoppers asking for a specific RV brand are pushed toward a different brand as much as 50% of the time PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., June 2 -- Winnebago's Itasca brand RV dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2008 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(R) U.S. RV Industry (Class A) Study, one of ... Continue reading
Fiat CEO Says Auto Sales in Italy Down Almost 20% in May
TRENTO, Italy, June 1, 2008; Valentina Za writing for Reuters reported that new car sales in Italy dropped by almost 20 percent in May compared with a year earlier, the chief executive of Italian carmaker Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Sunday. Italy's Transport Ministry is due to release figures on new ... Continue reading
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