AYES Hosts the Industry's Largest Gathering of Automotive Instructors in the Nation
2008 SPX /AYES Instructor of the Year Announced TROY, Mich., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 13th annual AYES Training Conference, the largest of its kind in the nation, was held on July 21 - 25 in Dearborn, MI. Over 500 attendees, including AYES program instructors and administrators from AYES affiliated school ... Continue reading
LOUDON, N.H. August 21, 2008 - Some lucky race fan will drive off in a new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu following the SYLVANIA 300 on September 14 as the grand prize winner in New Hampshire Motor Speedway's latest, innovative economic stimulus program. In addition to the car, twenty more guests will really enjoy their next tr ... Continue reading
The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. It's not overly endowed with power (238 hp with a manual transmission), but with only about 3000 pounds to motivate, that's plenty. ... Continue reading
We'll let you in on a little secret: the all-new-for-2008 Subaru Impreza WRX wasn't actually a WRX. ... Continue reading
A1GP Delays Start of Season Four
London, Great Britain â August 21, 2008 - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has moved A1GP Mugello, Italy from the opening round of the 2008/09 championship following a delay in the build schedule of the new chassis. The first time all the nations will be seen in action will now be on the 4 â 5 October at A1GP Zan ... Continue reading
Bosch Clean Diesel Helps Audi Dominate American Le Mans Series
Diesel power has won more than half of this year's races; also powering vehicles available to consumers FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Bosch's advanced clean diesel technology - the same technology available to consumers in production vehicles - is powering endurance racecars to victory in the American Le Mans Ser ... Continue reading
Just two and a half years after the Honda Fit arrived in the U.S. as a subcompact class-leader, we're set to receive an all-new model for 2009. ... Continue reading
I followed a 2003 (or thereabouts) Focus hatchback into work today. ... Continue reading
Coughlin And Teammate Cut Ribbon At zMax Dragway
CONCORD, N.C. Aug. 21, 2008 -- Reigning POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and teammate Dave Connolly performed a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C., by driving their 1,300-horsepower Victor Cagnazzi Racing Chevrolet Cobalts through long, smoky burnouts where they broke ... Continue reading
West Allis, Wis. August 21, 2008 â It was announced today that The Milwaukee Mile will partner with the NASCAR Foundation and the Blood Center of Wisconsin on Thursday, September 11th to help save lives in Wisconsin. âWe are proud to host the September 11th NASCAR Foundation Blood & Marrow Drive at The Milwau ... Continue reading
Pure Luxury Transportation 'Leading' in Green
pl_logo_master2007 Pure Luxury Transportation 'Leading' in Green Pure Luxury Transportation is accepted into the US EPA Climate Leaders program for their environmental commitment For Immediate Release - Petaluma, Calif; August 21, 2008 - Luxury ground transportation in Northern California is helping us breathe easier. ... Continue reading
DARLINGTON HISTORIC RACING FESTIVAL BOASTS ENTRIES FROM 22 DIFFERENT STATES
DARLINGTON, S.C. Aug. 21, 2008 â Darlington Raceway has long been considered hallowed ground for racers and race fans alike, and that tradition will continue with the Inaugural Darlington Historic Racing Festival. Entries for the inaugural festival have been received from 22 different states including several entr ... Continue reading
Alfa 8C Competizione Wins Best Design Of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Alfa Romeo's awesome Alfa 8C Competizione supercar has scooped the award for Best Design of the Year in Auto Express's 2008 New Car Honours. The announcement came after more than 4000 Auto Express readers voted in the category, putting the Italian 4.7 V8 head and shoulders above its rivals. Auto Express's judging panel ... Continue reading
Coughlin Returns For Favorite Race In Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. August 21, 2008 â With his hopes for a second consecutive Top Dragster championship still intact, Team JEGS driver John Coughlin will return to action in this weekends NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky. During last yearâs titl ... Continue reading
Coughlin and teammate cut ribbon at zMax Dragway
CONCORD, N.C. Aug. 20, 2008 -- Reigning POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and teammate Dave Connolly performed a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C., by driving their 1,300-horsepower Victor Cagnazzi Racing Chevrolet Cobalts through long, smoky burnouts where they broke ... Continue reading
HPD'S BERKMAN: BUILDING ACURA'S SUCCESS
Berkman: "This year has been wonderful and I'm glad we were able to make a step forward to actually make it somewhat of a challenge and competition." When you're as dedicated to and passionate about racing as Honda Performance Development and Acura, it's hard not to accept anything other than winning. Coincidentally en ... Continue reading
Olympic Hybrid Cars to be Mass-produced This Year
Olympic hybrid cars to be mass-produced this year. Shanghai, August 21 (Gasgoo.com) There are more than 500 new-energy vehicles ferrying athletes and spectators during the ongoing Beijing Olympic Games. They include the Chery A5 and Changan Jiexun hybrid-electric sedans, Shanghai VW's hydrogen fuel-cell sedans, Beiqi F ... Continue reading
New Car Focus, Functionality and Marketing Campaigns Key Part of AutoTrader.com 2008 Strategy ATLANTA, Aug. 21 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, ranks highest in satisfying dealers with new-vehicle leads for the second year in a row, according to results from the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Dea ... Continue reading
Audi Announces First Automotive OEM iPhone Application
-- New game allows players to drive the entirely new 2009 Audi A4 -- First iPhone application to be released by a major auto manufacturer -- Application is supported by unique A4 iPhone experience web site HERNDON, Va., Aug. 21 -- Audi of America today announced the release of the first ever iPhone application from an ... Continue reading
CEO Hails Daniels' Leadership & Support for New Manufacturing Jobs, Cites Growing Demand for Advanced Automotive Power Solutions INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 21 -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today joined with the CEO and other officials from advanced lithium-ion battery developer EnerDel to announce a set of performance-base ... Continue reading
Tank Sports Ready to Officially Launch its Newest Design to the U.S. Market
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 -- Tank Sports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TNSP) announces the first official launch of its own designed and manufactured Go Karts / Buggies under the recently acquired DAZON brand name into the U.S. market. Tank's Go Kart series, is designed, developed and manufactured by Tank's wholly owned subsidiary ... Continue reading
January to July: Yet Another Delivery Record for the Volkswagen Brand
The Volkswagen brand delivered 2.21 million vehicles worldwide (+4.7 percent) in the first seven months of this year, setting a new record for this period. There was a slight dip in deliveries in July as a result of the general market decline, with the brand delivering 305,000 vehicles to customers worldwide (-1.5 perc ... Continue reading
Kwik-Fit to Launch New 15-Million Campaign
LONDON, August 21 -- Kwik-Fit are set to launch a new TV and press campaign which sees the return of the Kwik-Fit fitter, last seen on our screens in 2000. The new campaign depicts new products and services beyond the staple tyres and exhausts, alongside a range of uniquely talented fitters - and culminates in the line ... Continue reading
All-new Chevrolet Cruze Features Dramatic Design
The first photographs of Chevrolet's all-new Cruze sedan - making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October - reveal a dynamic four-door coupe that proves exciting design and value are not mutually exclusive. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class again retains Auto Express New Car Honour as Best Luxury Car
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been crowned Best Luxury Car at the Auto Express New Car Honours 2008, winning the title for the third consecutive year. Editor in Chief, David Johns commented that "few cars have reigned over such competitive sectors with such complete authority as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. To many there ... Continue reading
Land Rover Celebrates Its 60th Birthday at Burghley
Land Rover will once again be supporting The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials as title sponsor from September 4-7, 2008, where it will also be celebrating its milestone anniversary. Land Rover's association with Burghley dates back to the 1990s but the relationship was cemented in 2005 when the Company took up the rein ... Continue reading
UK's Best Hot Hatch? The New Mini John Cooper Works!
It's only been on sale for a month, yet the new MINI John Cooper Works has already claimed the title of Best Hot Hatch 2008, awarded by Auto Express. The fastest-ever series production MINI has beaten off competition from the likes of the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Clio Renaultsport to take top spot in ... Continue reading
Trident Iceni Nears Production
Trident Performance Vehicles have designed and produced a two-seater sports car that can reach over 200mph, get from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds and deliver up to 100mpg. Whilst city cars (MEGA City, Ze-O, G-Wiz) work brilliantly for people who live and work in a city, Trident represent those that travel on the M1, the ... Continue reading
Automotive Companies are Standard Bearers for National Training Excellence
Vehicle manufacturers BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Scania are pioneering efforts to develop a UK-wide benchmark quality standard for training in the motor industry. All three - along with the Thatcham accident repair research centre recently received the new national Training Quality Standard (TQS) from Skills Minister D ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 Scoops Another Major Industry Honour
Fiat is celebrating again, having scooped yet another highly important industry award for its iconic 500 supermini. The hugely successful 500, which was launched by Fiat earlier this year, has just been crowned Best City Car in the 2008 Auto Express New Car Honours. In doing so, the 500 brings to an end an incredible r ... Continue reading
Yorkshire Farmer Makes Exploration History
Steve Burgess, a farmer from West Yorkshire, has put himself and his Land Rover Defender into the record books as he became the first person in history to successfully cross the Bering Straits in a road vehicle – and he says he has his Cooper 4x4 tyres to thank. Earlier this year the 52-year-old from Mirfield, ne ... Continue reading
Jill's Super Soaraway Suzuki Winner With The Sun
A lucky Sun reader picked up the keys to a new Suzuki this week as first prize winner in a competition hosted by the national newspaper. Jill Bastable, from Brighton, has become the proud owner of a Swift 1.5 GLX automatic, and collected her prize Swift from her local dealership, Maxmatt, this week. She said: "I'm surp ... Continue reading
Continental Concludes Far-Reaching Investment Agreement with Schaeffler
Continental AG entered into a far-reaching Investment Agreement with Schaeffler KG, Mrs. Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler and Mr. Georg F.W. Schaeffler. With this agreement, the dispute regarding the public takeover offer by the Frankish family owned business for the international car parts supplier has been settled. Former ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing: Discovering the Valencia F1 Street Circuit - VIDEO FEATURE
Formula 1 is preparing for a new addition to the calendar this weekend, when the Valencia street circuit in Spain hosts the European Grand Prix for the first time. The 5.419km street circuit around the spectacular Americaâs Cup port combines a glamorous location with a technical challenge and Panasonic Toyota Raci ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 4 - VIDEO FEATURE
WARREN, MI - August 21, 2008: In this episode, the design interns take their concepts through the clay modeling process; talking about the challenges and problems they encountered along the way. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns f ... Continue reading
Women's Auto Website Names Audi A3 "Car of the Year"
The Audi A3 Cabriolet has been named Car of The Year by women's car-buying website evecars.com. ... Continue reading
Surf Motel and Gardens Offers Motorcyclists Access to Roads That Defy the Senses
FORT BRAGG, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The scenic roads of Mendocino County, from giant redwoods to ruggedly beautiful coastline, are a motorcycle rider's paradise and the seaside town of Fort Bragg, California the ultimate destination. One avid rider said its roads "defy the senses ... with endless twists and turns." With tha ... Continue reading
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