AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPION SPIES TO RACE IN RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, June 12, 2008 â There will be a fourth American on the MotoGP grid at the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP, as two-time reigning AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies will race as a wild-card rider for Suzuki at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Spies, 23, from Longview, Texas, won AMA Superbik ... Continue reading
Goodyear Headlines Fuel Savings with Key Vehicle Fitments
Fuel efficiency of tires is important for auto makers and consumers AKRON, Ohio, June 12 -- As fuel prices continue to climb, most consumers are searching for ways to achieve improved gas mileage, and North America's largest tire maker has some advice. A recent posting by the U.S. Department of Energy (at http://www.fu ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Outfit High-Powered Mustang
AKRON, Ohio, June 12 -- Among exotic, high-powered automobiles, there is a fine line between track and street performance. The ability to transmit the power and torque to the pavement rests with the work completed by the vehicle engineering team and a tire company's engineers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
"There are many memories since then but for sure I will never forget my very first lap on the Le Mans circuit," says Capello. Photo: Regis Lefebure Everything Audi and its drivers do are focused toward just one goal: winning at Le Mans. And that is something Audi has done seven times in eight years first with its R8 an ... Continue reading
Toyota Developing Two New Hybrids and Plug-Ins Too!
Washington DC June 12, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. yesterday fired a fresh volley in the green car wars, promising two new hybrid vehicles and the start of lithium ion battery production next year. The two hybrids â one badged a Toyota, the other a Lexus â will debut at the Det ... Continue reading
AAIA Releases Newly-Expanded 2009 Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual
300 Pages of Market Intelligence BETHESDA, Md., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released its newly-expanded 2009 Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual, featuring more than 300 pages of one-of-a-kind industry trends and analysis. Now conveniently compiled in a s ... Continue reading
AUTODELTA Unveils Alfa 159 J4 2.2 C Models Using JTS Direct Injection Engine J4 2.2 C
AUTODELTA J4 2.2 C - Development Project & Invitation to World Première After 18 months of intensive development of the 2.2 JTS direct injection engine, Autodelta is pleased to announce that it will unveil the bespoke Alfa 159 J4 2.2 C at an exclusive event at the Yacht Harbour of Driessen, Amsterdam, on 20th & 21st ... Continue reading
AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPION SPIES TO RACE IN RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, June 12, 2008 â There will be a fourth American on the MotoGP grid at the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP, as two-time reigning AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies will race as a wild-card rider for Suzuki at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Spies, 23, from Longview, Texas, won AMA Superbik ... Continue reading
Wallace looking to defend charity title
MACON, Ill. (June 11) -- JEGS.com racer Kenny Wallace will welcome a large group of fellow NASCAR stars to the racetrack he co-owns with Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader Thursday night for the U.S. Army Night of NASCAR Stars II. Wallace is the defending champion of the charity race, which donates its proceeds to the chari ... Continue reading
1. Andretti, Foyt, Rahal follow in fathersâ footsteps: Life in the IndyCar Series can mean a lot of time on the road away from friends and family. For drivers Marco Andretti, A.J. Foyt IV and Graham Rahal, their famous fathers/grandfather are the reasons they started racing. And family is never far away at the rac ... Continue reading
Canadian Maxwell Looks to Defend Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport Race Saturday at Mosport
Toronto driver co-piloted Ford Mustang to victory with Joe Foster in 2007; Three drivers co-lead GS points DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 11, 2008) â Scott Maxwell gave his hometown crowd at Mosport International Raceway something to cheer about in 2007 when he and co-driver Joe Foster took the No. 55 Hyper Sport Ford ... Continue reading
IMS, IRL DONATE $100,000 TO BELLE ISLE, HOLE IN THE WALL CAMPS
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, June 12, 2008 â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League are donating the $100,000 purse from the 2008 McDonaldâs Pit Stop Challenge, canceled May 23 due to rain, to Belle Isle Park and Hole in the Wall Camps. Belle Isle Park, located in Detroit, and Hole in the Wall Camp ... Continue reading
TomTom Brings Tele Atlas in Contact with 20 Million Customers
Huge amount of community map feedback delivered to map provider in industry first CONCORD, Mass., June 12 -- TomTom and Tele Atlas bring the ideal of having fully up-to-date maps closer than ever before. Today, TomTom announces that it is providing all Map Share(TM) feedback to Tele Atlas. After extensive verification ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube(R) Empowers Drivers to Improve Fuel Efficiency
Fast Lube Leader Helps Consumers with Fuel Efficiency Tips and $10 Prepaid Gas Cards HOUSTON, June 12 -- As costs to operate a vehicle continue to rise, drivers want to take more control of improving their fuel efficiency. That's why Jiffy Lube International is putting customers back in the driver's seat with a fuel ef ... Continue reading
SAE 2008 World Congress Attendee Wins Dodge Nitro
DETROIT, June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ahmad Nasser, a software engineer for Vector CANtech in Novi, Mich., drove away from the SAE 2008 World Congress in a new Dodge Nitro. The car was awarded through a random drawing funded by Dassault Systemes, whose flagship CAD program CATIA was used to design the Nitro. Appr ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Continue to Grow in Challenging Environment
COLOGNE, Germany, June 12 -- -- In the first five months of 2008, Ford of Europe sold 828,300 units in its 51 markets, an increase of 2.3 percent -- Ford maintained year-to-date market leadership in the UK, Spain and Turkey -- Russian sales increased by more than 36 percent in May -- May was a record month for Transit ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Introduces Compact Airbag Modules for Knee Protection and Optimized Interior Styling
ALFDORF, Germany, June 12 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is increasing the intelligence of safety with the launch of a new compact knee airbag module which combines airbag performance with reduced weight and dimensions. The innovative technology allows vehicle manufacturers to opt ... Continue reading
Safe Kids Program Hits Major Milestone - One Million Seats Checked for Proper Installation
Government safety agencies say program has helped change child safety "culture" and saved "hundreds of lives" LOS ANGELES, June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids Buckle Up, the child passenger safety program of Safe Kids USA sponsored by General Motors and Chevrolet, has reached a milestone no other program can c ... Continue reading
Need AAA Roadside Assistance? Just Dial *AAA on Sprint and Nextel Wireless Phones
Sprint Wireless makes it easy for AAA members to call for roadside assistance from their mobile phones with *AAA ORLANDO, Fla., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Access to AAA's renowned road service just got a little easier for AAA's more than 51 million members with the launch of *AAA on the Sprint Wireless network. ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Teams With eBay Motors as Sales of Certified Used Vehicles Rise
Pre-owned Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Brands to be Marketed by Internet Giant - On-line hub to provide 12 million* monthly visitors with Chrysler's Brand Spankin' Used(R) U.S. Certified Pre-Owned selection - Chrysler CPO program sales grow every year since 2002 launch and are up 8 percent year to date in 2008 - Consume ... Continue reading
Rising Gas Prices Spark Historic Interest in MINI
MINIUSA.COM Experiences Unprecedented 88.9% Increase in Traffic as Americans Look to MINImize Their Gas Intake with the Coolest Small Car on the Market WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 12 -- In the wake of skyrocketing gas prices, MINI USA has received more than 920,000 visits to its website, MINIUSA.com, in the month of May ... Continue reading
CARAVAN SALON DUSSELDORF 2008: A Combination of Trend Show, Information Platform and Destination
DUSSELDORF, Germany, June 12 -- At CARAVAN SALON DUSSELDORF 2008, International Trade Fair for Recreational Vehicles, Motor Homes, Trailers and Camping Equipment, over 160,000 visitors will participate to view and order RVs, mobile homes, accessories, technologies and tents/awnings as well as camping and campground equ ... Continue reading
Innovative three-wheel technology fuels the spirit of adventure for two 70+ year old world travelers NEW YORK, June 12 -- Is 70 the new 50? Does four-plus-dollar-a-gallon gas have to curtail your summer road trip? Are three wheels sometimes better than two or four? The answers are yes, no and absolutely -- and to prove ... Continue reading
The Who Magic Bus to Make Special Appearance at CamperJam
Visitors to CamperJam, a weekend event taking place at Weston Park, Staffordshire, from 20-22 June and which is dedicated to owners and lovers of Volkswagen vans, will have the chance to see and buy tickets for a special 1965 'split-screen' Transporter known as The Who Magic Bus. ... Continue reading
General Motors and Clean Energy Working to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure
DETROIT & SEAL BEACH, Calif. June 11, 2008; General Motors Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced today Clean Energy will open a hydrogen fueling station in Los Angeles with support from GM. The two companies also announced that they are exploring further opportunities to expand the hydrogen infrastructure. As th ... Continue reading
J.D. Power: Top Three Auto Factories in Germany
Berlin (ots) - Mercedes-Benz has the most reliable factory in the world, and the second and third most reliable plants are also found in Germany. This is the result of the "US Initial Quality Study," a broadly watched indicator of reliability in new cars published by the internationally renowned market research company ... Continue reading
Propulsion Goes Red, White & Blue: MKB Motorenbau GmbH Announces MKB North America
Winnenden, Germany â June 11, 2008 â Today, MKB Motorenbau GmbH announces the official opening of MKB North America. MKB Motorenbau GmbH has 17-plus years of award-winning experience in fine-tuning Mercedes and AMG vehicles. MKB North America will focus on building a strong network of new Mercedes dealers and ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off Sustainable Plant Activities in Europe
As part of global efforts to slash environmental impacts, Toyota has kicked off Sustainable Plant activities in Europe at two manufacturing companies in France and the United Kingdom. TMMF (Valenciennes, France) and TMUK (Burnaston and Deeside, UK) will ramp up efforts in Europe by serving as the industry benchmark for ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Continue to Grow in Challenging Environment
Ford of Europe's business momentum continued through May despite the challenging economic environment. Year-to-date sales in the company's 51 markets have risen by 18,400, to 828,300 vehicles - an increase of 2.3 per cent compared with the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Kia kicks-off exclusive EURO 2008 activities
Kia Motors Corporation kicked off two activities in Vienna last week to celebrate its status as an official UEFA EUROTOP partner and highlight its support for the EURO 2008 championships. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sponsors 'Five Generations of Camper' at Vanfest 2008
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the organisers of the world's largest gathering of Transporter campervans, Vanfest, are inviting campervan owners to enter their vehicles into a special 'Five Generations of Camper' competition. The winning vehicles will be exhibited at a Volkswagen-sponsored display at the show which ... Continue reading
John Bean Unveils New Design for Wheel Aligners and Balancers
John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has unveiled stylish new cabinet designs for its industry-leading ranges of wheel aligners and balancers. ... Continue reading
It's Official: Ford Focus RS Will Return
Ford RS is back and the all-new Focus RS is on track! An early prototype of the fastest Focus road car to date is now undergoing performance and durability testing at the challenging Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its launch in 2009. ... Continue reading
Compact dimensions, yet with all the quality features of its "older brother": this is how the new auxiliary spotlight "Rallye 3003 Compact" is to be launched on the market. It will be presented to the world for the first time at the Off Road Festival taking place in Dresden on 28th and 29th June 2008. ... Continue reading
Al Yousuf to Acquire 50 Percent Interest in ZAP Recharge-It-All Battery Line
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and SANTA ROSA, CA Jun 12, 2008; Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in the Recharge-It-All Battery line of battery systems for mobile electronics from alternative transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News). Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in ... Continue reading
Ford Says US Government Needed to Help Develop Plug-ins
WASHINGTON DC June 11, 2008; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is confident it has the expertise to design a plug-in hybrid, but it would need U.S. government help to get that done and to bring one to market, which it does not expect any time soon, the company's North American president said ... Continue reading
Just the Ticket for Father's Day The British International Motor Show Sponsored by Zurich Connect
Rather than the usual socks or novelty tie, treat Dad to something a little different this Father's Day with tickets to the award-winning British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect. An incredible day packed full of sexy cars and exciting entertainment is the perfect way to show Dad you really apprecia ... Continue reading
Puszta Power by ABT Sportsline: New presence in Hungary
Since last weekend, the high art of engineering and the design masterpieces of ABT Sportsline have found a new home in Hungary. For ambitious drivers, ABT is synonymous with sportiness suited for everyday use - also in the up-and-coming country in Central Europe. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors To Unveils Lancer Sportback at Paris Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil, for the first time at an international motor show, the Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008) being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19. The Lancer ... Continue reading
Ford says U.S. government help needed to develop plug-ins
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is confident it has the expertise to design a plug-in hybrid, but it would need U.S. government help to get that done and to bring one to market, which it does not expect any time soon, the company's North American president said on ... Continue reading
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