PENSKE RACING REPORT - AUGUST 25, 2008
Ryan Newman Leads Penske Racing Effort at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. â Penske Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. finished sixth, 15th and 37th respectively in Saturday night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Newman and the No. 12 Alltel Dodge team started in 11th place and was a strong c ... Continue reading
New Battery Sizes From OPTIMA Fit More Than 11 Million Additional Cars
YellowTop Group 51 and RedTop Group 78 join the Extensive OPTIMA Batteries Family MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25 -- According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), millions of motorists are stranded every year with dead or underperforming car batteries, mostly due to the breakdown of the lead-alloy plates inside. OPTIMA Ba ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE RIDGELINE I thought you'd never catch me in a vehicle like this (and you might be thinking the same). I mean, exactly what is this vehicle? Is it an overbuilt truck, or almost an SUV? Perhaps the word 'ugly' conjures in your vocabulary when you see it on the road. The Ridg ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE LAND CRUISER Driving a Land Cruiser is like being part of an off-road cult. The genealogy of the infamous vehicle that birthed the whole utility craze we see today dates back to 1951 when the Cruiser climbed Mt. Fuji. The only other car that holds (or rivals) such devotion ... Continue reading
Hacquard Responds to Mosport Challenge
Vancouver, British Columbia August 24, 2008 â Taylor Hacquardâs first trip to Ontarioâs Mosport International Raceway failed to lack drama as the Vancouver racer put in a spirited performance on what was both an eventful and busy Saturday hosting Round 8 of the 2008 Star Mazda Championship Presented by G ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. CEO and President Terminate Previously-Established Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. O. Bruton Smith, and its President and Chief Strategic Officer, Mr. B. Scott Smith, have each terminated their respective written trading plans that were previously e ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Names Scott Gallett VP Marketing, PR and Internal Communications
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- BorgWarner Inc. BorgWarner has announced the promotion of Scott Gallett to the new position of Vice President, Marketing, Public Relations and Internal Communications. Scott also serves as a member of the company's Strategy Board and is Executive Champion for China, responsible for custo ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES - FINAL RESULTS PEAK ANTIFREEZE & MOTOR OIL INDY GRAND PRIX
SONOMA, Calif. - Results Sunday of the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County IndyCar Series event Aug. 24 at the 2.303-mile Infineon Raceway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): <p> 1. (1) Helio Castroneves, Dalla ... Continue reading
American Honda Recognizes Targetbase as a Top Supplier With Premier Partner Award
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Dallas-based Targetbase for excellence in customer service, marking the seventh time that the direct-marketing agency has achieved this recognition. Targetbase was one of 1 ... Continue reading
CASTRONEVES USES RECORD-SETTING VICTORY TO REMAIN IN CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT
SONOMA, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 – Helio Castroneves snapped the longest winless streak of his career to move closer to his first IndyCar Series championship. Castroneves, who hadn’t won since April 2007 – a span of 30 races, took the checkered flag in the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonom ... Continue reading
AUDI REIGNS IN MOSPORT CLASSIC
Mosport - August 25, 2008 - Audi's Lucas Luhr (left) and Marco Werner claimed their third straight overall Series win with a triumph at Mosport. Traffic at Mosport International Raceway did little to faze Audi Sport North America's Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner on Sunday as they drove to their third straight overall Amer ... Continue reading
A1GP Car Impresses At Silverstone
London, Great Britain â August 25, 2008 - The new A1GP Powered by Ferrari cars were in testing action again over three days last week - on UK soil for the first time at Silverstone International Circuit in Northamptonshire. The new black A1GP liveried machine made its debut running alongside the yellow test car as ... Continue reading
Team TELMEX Finishes Sixth at Infineon Raceway, Keeps Championship Lead
SONOMA, Calif. August 23, 2008- In the caution-scarce 102-lap event at Infineon Raceway, No.01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates drivers Memo Rojas and Scott Pruett started fifth and finished in sixth place as they overcame a mid-race penalty to score a top-10 finish to maintain their lead in the 2008 Rolex ... Continue reading
Wheldon Leads Team Target with Fourth Place Finish at Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. August 25, 2008-Target Chip Ganassi Racingâs Dan Wheldon made up 12 positions over the 80-lap race at Infineon Raceway Sunday to record a season-best road course finish of fourth, while teammate Scott Dixon qualified fifth but left Sonoma with a 12th place result. Wheldonâs slow and steady driv ... Continue reading
INDY ROADSTERS SET TO CONVERGE ON DARLINGTON RACEWAY
DARLINGTON, S.C. Aug. 25, 2008 â When the Inaugural Darlington Historic Racing Festival kicks off this weekend Indy Roadster history will be made in the heart of stock car country. The inaugural festival will be the site of one of the largest gatherings of original vintage Indy Roadster type cars outside of the Ro ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP NOTEBOOK
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Public Address team pairs a veteran group of IMS announcers with experienced, knowledgeable motorcycle racing broadcasters to call the action and excitement of the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 12-14. Joining IMS Public Address bro ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug 24, 2008; Hydrogen fuel cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day cross-country trip this weekend, in the first such mass U.S. crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy. As firsts go, the event, which ran from Portland, Maine, to to the Los Angeles Coliseu ... Continue reading
2008 Limited Edition Coin Released to Benefit Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital
Concord, N.C., August 25, 2008 â The Jeff Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a 2008 LIMITED EDITION Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital Coin.<p> The one-time-only numbered coin is available now with a $50 donation at the Foundation web site, www.jeffgordonfoundation.org. <P> The coin is part of th ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 5 - VIDEO FEATURE
WARREN, MI - August 25, 2008: In this episode, GM's design interns talk about their selection of interior materials, patterns and colors. Click PLAY to watch video About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM ... Continue reading
Chrysler to drop out of Daimler's Beijing venture
Chrysler to drop out of Daimler's Beijing venture http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007522/Chrysler-to-drop-out-of-Daimler -s-Be ijing-venture.html Shanghai, August 25 (Gasgoo.com) Daimler and Chrysler have reached an agreement about their parting issue in Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler (BBDC), and Chrysler's personnel ar ... Continue reading
QNX Brings Power of Multi-Core to In-Car Infotainment with Renesas
OTTAWA, Aug. 25 -- QNX Software Systems today announced that it is working with Renesas Technology Corp. to accelerate the adoption of multi-core technology for in-car infotainment and navigation systems. As part of this joint effort, QNX has added support for the Renesas SH7786 dual-core processor to the QNX(R) Neutri ... Continue reading
Top experts in product development will offer insights on computer simulation for manufacturers TROY, Mich., Aug. 25 -- As manufacturers and brand developers work to bring new, more complex products to the market faster to meet rapidly shifting global consumer demands -- and concurrently to reduce product-development t ... Continue reading
New Features Now Available on Your Wireless Phone With AAA Mobile
New version of award-winning navigation program puts AAA's travel expertise and new convenience features together in wireless phones ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just in time for Labor Day weekend travel, AAA launched the latest version of its award-winning wireless navigation program -- AAA Mobile ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 308 Can Travel Up To 3,000 Miles 'For Free'!
New car customers in August and September for the Peugeot 308 range, including the new 308 SW, are able to benefit from an incentive offer of £308 of free fuel. ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Analysts Presents its 5th Annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Six of the automotive industry's top analysts and forecasters are confirmed presenters at SAA's 5th annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT slated for Wednesday, August 27 in Troy, Michigan at the Hilton Detroit / Troy - Auburn Hills. Presenting sponsors of the event are National City Bank, Lear C ... Continue reading
Peterson American Expands in North America
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Despite views of a sluggish economy, the automotive industry, as well as other manufacturing segments are rapidly growing in North America. In response to this growth, Peterson American Corporation is currently expanding its presence in order to better meet customer needs. Peterson America ... Continue reading
Toyota Out in Force at the 2008 National Association of Police Fleet Managers Conference
Toyota will be one of the leading exhibitors at the 2008 National Association of Police Fleet Managers Conference, presenting four models in full squad car livery. Prius, RAV4, Hilux and Land Cruiser will be demonstrating their worth as emergency service vehicles at the show, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse ... Continue reading
The Car Connection Names Cars for the Next Four Years
One of these candidates is going to be our next president - and these are the cars you'll be seeing more of in the next term PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 25 -- With the election quickly approaching, it's time for car enthusiasts and shoppers everywhere to get to the real issue for the next presidential term: What's going to ... Continue reading
PennDOT's Driver License, Photo Centers Closed Aug. 30, Sept. 1, in Observance of Labor Day
Driver Licensing, Motor Vehicle Services Available Online HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Aug 30, and Monday, Sept. 1, in ... Continue reading
N.T. Shaw Joins Forces With Daihatsu
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer network in Lincolnshire following the appointment of N.T. Shaw of Louth. The Coleshill-based importer has signed up eight new dealers so far this year and aims to grow its 120-strong network to an eventual 140 showrooms. ... Continue reading
Lexus Fits The Bill at National Police Fleet Managers Conference
Lexus returns to the annual conference of National Police Fleet Managers on 2–3 September with a range of vehicles well equipped to serve the needs of the nation’s law enforcers. A full line-up of IS, GS, LS and RX models will be on display at Cheltenham Racecourse, demonstrating the strength in depth of th ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Philippines Marks 20th Anniversary
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), TMC's production and sales base in the Philippines, held a ceremony today in Makati City, Metropolitan Manila to mark the 20th anniversary of TMP's establishment. ... Continue reading
The Land Rover Discovery 3 Named Best Family 4x4 by Evecars.com
Land Rover's most awarded vehicle, the Discovery 3 has today received yet another accolade from the leading women's motoring website, evecars.com in their Car of the Year awards. ... Continue reading
Dr. Alan Hippe appointed Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Continental AG
The Supervisory Board of Continental AG made a forward-looking personnel decision on Saturday in Hanover. Effective September 1, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann (47) has been appointed as new chairman of the Executive Board. He has been a member of the Continental Executive Board since October 2004 and is succeeding Manfred We ... Continue reading
Paul Willis to Head Volkswagen Group in The Republic of Ireland
Paul Willis will take over responsibility as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Ireland from Bob O'Callaghan on October 1, 2008. Bob O'Callaghan will retire after 43 successful years with the company. The appointment of Paul Willis coincides with the transfer of responsibility for the import business of Volkswagen, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz TV as Independent Channel on TV DIGITAL Personal
As of August 29, 2008 Mercedes-Benz TV, the Internet TV channel of the Stuttgartautomobile manufacturer, will also be available via TV DIGITAL Personal. This new personalized TV platform provided by publisher Axel Springer is to be launched at the forthcoming IFA consumer electronics trade fair in Berlin. Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Twingo Renault Sport Entry Level Access to the Renault Sport Thrill, With Complete Control
With cars like the R8 Gordini, 5 GT Turbo and Clio Williams, the Renault range has always featured affordable sporty cars based on mainstream production models. Twingo Renault Sport is latest car to enjoy that distinction. ... Continue reading
Fifteen percent of all re-titled vehicles have lost their damage-related title brands SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 25 -- Nearly 1.3 million cars and trucks throughout the United States were designated as damaged by accidents or severe weather including thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes and flooding in the first half of 2008. Ac ... Continue reading
BMW to Show Alternative Fuel Cars At L.A. Auto Show
Q&A with Ian Robertson, BMWâs Board Member for Sales and Marketing by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Pebble Beach, California â Six months ago, 49 year old Ian Robertson was promoted from Chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motorcars and became a member of the BMW AG board of management in charge of s ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Top 10 New & Top 10 Used Back-to-School Cars
Expert Editors Offer Vehicle Recommendations, Car Shopping, Buying Tips for Students and Parents IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- The editors of Kelley Blue Book's http://www.kbb.com/, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the 2008 Top 10 New and Top 10 Used Back-to-School ... Continue reading
GM Announces $500 Million Investment for Chevrolet Cruze New Small Car
Lordstown, OHIO â General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the Chevrolet Cruze, an all-new global compact car. The vehicle will be built at its Lordstown, Ohio plant. The Chevy Cruze will be officially ... Continue reading
TU Delft Wins First HYdrogen Race In The World
PRESSRELEASE Delft University of Technology wins first hydrogen race in the world Greenchoice Forze wins many prizes ROTTERDAM - August 24, 2008 - On Saturday the 23rd of August the first race of the Formula Zero championship was held at the foot of the Erasmus-bridge in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Student teams from A ... Continue reading
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