Ryan Briscoe Leads Team Penske IndyCar Series Sweep at Mid Ohio PenskeLEXINGTON, Ohio â Ryan Briscoe, driver of the No. 6 Team Penske Dallara/Honda, made a remarkable comeback Sunday, recovering from an early deficit to win the Honda Indy 200 and complete a one-two sweep by Team Penske at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car C ... Continue reading
Camaro a-go-go! - Showroom version of Chevy's new muscle car unveiled
Production starts early 2009 UK sales to begin in 2010 On the eve of the Camaro Convertible Conceptâs breathtaking debut at the British International Motor Show, Chevrolet has pulled off the wraps of the production version of the car that will revive one of the most iconic names in motoring history. Unveiled at a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient Sports Car For The 21st Century
All-new, world-class sports car Fuel-efficient, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 delivers an estimated 26 mpg on the highway Range of fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions standard on all models and powertrains Powerful SS models equipped with LS3 V-8 (manual transmission) and L99 with Active Fuel Management Active Fuel Managem ... Continue reading
OAK PARK, MI, July 21 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today that it shipped a record number of units during the second quarter and continues to gain traction ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Web Cast
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 21 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation announced today, due to an unavoidable conflict, the Company's second quarter 2008 financial results conference call and web cast will be rescheduled to Friday, July 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., EDT. To participate in the call: Domestic calls: 888-713-4215 International ... Continue reading
Do Rising Gas Prices Have You Watching Every Mile?
CarMax Provides Tips To Improve Your Gas Mileage RICHMOND, Va., July 21 -- With the national gas prices averaging more than four dollars a gallon, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has advice on how to get more bang for your buck when driving your vehicle is taking a toll on your wallet. "Most ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD Back when it was launched in 2003 as an early 2004 model, the Nissan Murano was different from the then-typical SUV or even crossover. It was named after an Italian city known for artistic glassmaking, not some ferocious beast, imposing tree, or technical ... Continue reading
Coughlin up for R&R&R -- Rest, Relaxation, and Racing.
SONOMA, Calif. (July 21) -- When you drag race at 24 national events per season, like three-time and reigning Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., your vacations tend to coincide with your job. Such is the case this week as the 52-time national event winner spends some time in California's renowned wine country f ... Continue reading
1. Title contenders take different approach: With five races remaining in the IndyCar Series championship, contenders for the title must weigh how aggressive to be vs. how conservative they should be depending on their position in the standings. For leader Scott Dixon, whose lead dropped five points to 58 after the Hon ... Continue reading
TELMEX Team Rallies Through Heat and War of Attrition to Win at Barber Motorsports Park
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Scott Pruett navigated the No.01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) car into first place and led the final 13 laps to win the timed two hour-45 minute event at Barber Motorsports Park (BMP). Pruett used the final three cautions from lap 78 through 100 to cool the carâs engine i ... Continue reading
AAA HOOSIER INSURANCE TO SERVE AS SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, July 21, 2008 â AAA Hoosier Motor Club announced July 21 that AAA Hoosier Insurance will be recognized as a Proud Sponsor of the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP event on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The three-year agreement reinforces AAA Hoosier Motor Clubâ ... Continue reading
London, Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has entered into a partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government for the hosting rights for the South African A1GP event, ushering in a new era for both parties and promising to provide significant economic, social and tourism benefits for the province. It is ex ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe's Edmonton Form Key to Title Ambitions
Toronto, Ontario (July 21, 2008) â The 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda remains north of the border for Rounds 4 and 5 this weekend with Torontoâs James Hinchcliffe hoping for a strong showing as he tackles Edmontonâs 1.973-mile City Centre Airport layout, Friday 25th ... Continue reading
Michelin Become Official Tyre Supplier to A1GP
London, Great Britain - Michelin is to become the exclusive tyre partner to A1GP World Cup of Motorsport starting with the 2008/09 season. The French company which has a vast motorsport heritage has signed a three year deal to provide tyres for the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car. Michelin tyre technicians have been wo ... Continue reading
With 17 vehicles participating, Lancia, a first-time featured marque at Pebble Beach, is set to exhibit its acclaimed automotive innovations Lancia, the Italian auto manufacturer known for its elegant originality and innovative spirit, will be celebrated as a featured marque at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours dâEle ... Continue reading
Hip and sexy By Henny Hemmes Senior Editor-Europe The Auto Channel Last year, Mazda replaced the Demio by the all new Mazda2. With the new generation, that hit the markets as a five door model, Mazda offers a much more dynamic styling combined with functionality and good packaging. At the Geneva auto show in March, Maz ... Continue reading
Maintaining its reputation of providing superior dealer service in the U.S., Jaguar North America is proud to announce its number one ranking in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM. ... Continue reading
25 Years of the British 'Love Affair' With Nissan Micra
Nissan celebrates the 25th anniversary of its iconic Micra today with a motorcade of 25 special edition models, travelling from the Nissan factory in Sunderland to ExCeL in London. The motorcade started at 09.00-hrs at the British plant where the Micra has been built for the past 16 years, supplying the UK and European ... Continue reading
To Thwart Title Washing, Nation's 8th Largest Auto Insurer to Provide Information on Every Totaled Car BOSTON, July 21 -- It happens all across the country: people purchase used cars without realizing they were totaled in crashes, floods and other disasters. These buyers end up paying more than the car is truly worth, ... Continue reading
What: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will outline its strategy for converting to an environmentally friendly, non-petroleum based alternative fuel vehicle fleet to replace 195,000 delivery vehicles and will announce an alternative fuel vehicle test. Who: USPS Engineering Vice President Walter O'Tormey, U.S. Department ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi UK Announces Two Senior Management Changes
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has today announced the appointment of Nick Palmer to the role of Director of Aftersales, and Stephen Blackburn to take the role of Director of Business Development, with effect from Monday 4th August. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Kicks Off World Series Ticket Promotion with OnSite Network
Consumers Text-to-Win tickets, airfare, hotel for two in new campaign targeting Cubs and White Sox fans across Chicagoland CHICAGO, July 21 -- Chevrolet has launched the Chevy World Series Ticket Promotion on OnSite Network screens that are most watched by Cubs and White Sox fans. The campaign launched on July 18 and w ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. Announces Major Investment for Facility Expansions and Addition of New Test Facility
- Office expanding to accommodate additional staff at Auburn Hills facility - Capacity for eight additional test sites to be added in Auburn Hills - Expansions, improvements scheduled to come on line in Spring, 2009 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- FEV, Inc. (FEV), a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle ... Continue reading
Zipcar Rolls Out National Low-Car Diet, Helps Consumers Avoid Pain of High Gas Prices
More than 300 participants in 10 US cities to live one month without their car CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 21 -- Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, launched the first-ever national Low-Car Diet. Beginning today, more than 300 participants will hand over the keys to their personal cars ... Continue reading
DOLLAR Returns the Favor to Travel Agents With a 20 Percent Discount
TULSA, Okla., July 21 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is giving travel agents a special perk as a thank-you for their business -- a 20 percent discount on their next car rental. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
EDS Signs IT Outsourcing and Transformation Agreement With CAT Group
PLANO, Texas, July 21 -- EDS today said it has signed a seven-year agreement with the CAT Group, a worldwide provider of transport and logistics services, to develop, integrate, deploy and support the company's software applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. This contract builds upon an information technolog ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable August 15, 2008 to stockholders of record on August 1, 2008. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a p ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Recognized for Commitment to Corporate Responsibility
Included on FTSE4Good Index Series for Fifth Consecutive Year MILWAUKEE, July 21 -- Johnson Controls, a Fortune 100 company that creates smart environments for vehicles, homes and workplaces, today announced its inclusion on the 2008 FTSE4Good Index Series. This is the fifth time the company has earned this recognition ... Continue reading
- Employees from 74 Chrysler Jeep(R) Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers partner with the Sterling Heights Community Foundation to build a safe, new playground - More than 40,000 children will benefit annually from the playground built at Delia Park in Sterling Heights, which was recently named as a Top 100 city b ... Continue reading
McCain: Electric car 'vital' to oil independence - TACH Agrees!
Updated 2d 21h ago | Comments24 | Recommend E-mail | Save | Print | Enlarge By Rebecca Cook, Reuters Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R-AZ) steps into a Chevy Volt Electric Concept vehicle as General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, right, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, left, and Vice President of E ... Continue reading
US-power from Austria Nitro, Voyager and Journey - Powered by O.CT Tuning
Chrysler and Dodge have hit it off big with their new models Grand Voyager and Journey. Bareley available, O.CT Oberscheider Tuning GmbH, the innovative Tuner from Austria, is responding to the increasing popularity with an impressive performance enhancement. ... Continue reading
Telsa Electric Vehicles - Back to The Future
Washington DC July 21, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the electric car has been pronounced dead many times, but Elon Musk is out to resurrect it. The South African-born Musk made a fortune when PayPal, a company he cofounded, was sold to eBay in 2002. One of his new companies is Tesla Motors, an electric-car ... Continue reading
First Fully Electronic Car Makes its UK Show Debut
Displayed at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in electric vehicles, the new TH!NK city will be available for UK customer orders next summer. ... Continue reading
MyCar is a Stylish, All-Electric City Car
Introducing MyCar, the all-electric city car that's set to take the motor show by storm. It's a two-seater, with a truly international pedigree; designed by Giugiaro of Italdesign , made in Hong Kong and on sale through the NICE Car Company in London come Autumn. ... Continue reading
Rexton R-Line For Ssangyong at British Motor Show
The SsangYong Rexton R-Line is the work of celebrated designer Afzal Kahn and his Project Kahn, who has carved an international reputation for applying old-world craftsmanship and the finest materials to turn standard cars into bespoke works of art. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto's Sales Over The First Six Months Have Grown By 17.9% As Compared With Last Year
Skoda Auto's sales over the first six months of 2008 have grown by 17.9% as compared with last year, reaching 366,686 vehicles in total. Skoda has dramatically increased the number of vehicles sold and delivered in Eastern Europe (63,684 vehicles; +40.1%), China (31,566 vehicles; sales started in June 2007) and India ( ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 3.27 Million Vehicles Worldwide in First Six Months of 2008
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record: compared with the same period last year, the number of vehicles delivered rose by 2.4 percent ... Continue reading
BMW Group Confirmed as the UK's Cleanest Premium Motor Manufacturer
BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions. The data, compiled by www.cleangreencars.co.uk, also shows that, through its EfficientDynamics programme, the BMW brand has the most improved average CO2 emissions of any premium manufacturer. ... Continue reading
The New MMI Generation From Audi: Top-Level Multimedia And Communication
Audi is increasing its lead in infotainment technology even further. A new generation of the MMI, the supreme solution for multimedia, communication and operation, has been announced. With a high-capacity hard disk, a DVD drive and fast processors, it is much more versatile and its performance is higher than ever befor ... Continue reading
AUDI AG Enters Alliance With St. Anton Ski Resort
AUDI AG is entering into a novel form of alliance with the community of St. Anton am Arlberg, a famous ski resort in the Tyrol province of Austria. Under the slogan "Live sporty" numerous activities are planned. The handing over of three Audi Q7 models to the community today marked the project's official start. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Changes in North American Production; Prius to Be Built at Mississippi Plant
Tokyo, July 10, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), with a long-term aim toward enhancing its ability to flexibly respond to rapid fluctuations in North American market demand and toward facilitating a stable supply of North American-made vehicles - announces the following changes to its North Ameri ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy, Mitsubishi Fuso, Honda recalling vehicles
TOKYO July 19, 2008; Japan Today reported that three Japanese automakers, including Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, notified the transport ministry Friday that they are recalling vehicles for free repairs due to defective components. Fuji Heavy is recalling 108,071 Subaru R1, R2 and Stella minivehicles manufactured between ... Continue reading
Former GM CEO Stempel On the Future of Electric Cars
Almost 20 Years After He Approved the EV1 The Same Major Snag Remains: Batteries Detroit July 21, 2008; The Wall Street Journal reported that one of the Big Ideas that's gotten a boost from the recent oil price shock is the notion that the energy for transportation should come from the electric grid, not an oil well in ... Continue reading
Paper Says Ford To Retool and Produce Smaller cars in U.S.
Editors Note: Good idea, I just returned from the UK where the cars are mainly diesel and get 40-50 MPG...bothe Ford and GM already make and sell diesel powered high mileage vehicles there...I guess you need to make $20 Million plus a year to figure out that Americans may buy those cars here...DUH! CHICAGO, July 19, 20 ... Continue reading
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