Never Mind WHO Sarah Palin Is, WHAT Kind of Car Does She Drive?
AUTO CENTRAL - August 29, 2009: Since early this morning, when it was announced that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin would be John McCain's running mate, all the news media has been abuzz with "Who Is Sarah Palin?" Well, never mind who she is; a quick trip to Wikipedia answers that question. What we want to know is, What k ... Continue reading
Pobst on Top in First SPEED GT Practice at Detroit
DETROIT, Mich. Aug. 29, 2008 â Randy Pobst, of Gainesville, Ga., topped Friday practice for Round Eight of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED GT Championship at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, in the series first return to the island since 2001. Team Remington Cadillac teammates Andy Pilgrim, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Mi ... Continue reading
BANNER DAY FOR BRABHAM, ACURA IN DETROIT - August 29, 2008
David Brabham is on the overall pole at Belle Isle as he and Scott Sharp seek their second overall victory and fifth P2 win of the season. It has turned out to be quite a day for Patrón Highcroft Racing. David Brabham captured the overall pole position for the Detroit Sports Car Challenge presented by Bosch, only hour ... Continue reading
Coughlin Squeezes Into Tight Opening-day Field
INDIANAPOLIS Aug. 29, 2008 - Drag racing's biggest event -- the U.S. Nationals -- usually brings out the best in the competitors and Friday evening's opening round of Pro Stock qualifying was certainly no exception. With the top 12 racers separated by just .045 seconds, reigning Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr ... Continue reading
Michelin Praised for Military Service
Company named among government's top suppliers COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Citing superior tire quality and delivery service, the United States military's Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) has recognized two divisions of Michelin North America with performance awards. Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) and Micheli ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Names Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl Chief Technology Officer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Powertrain technology leader BorgWarner has named Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl to the post of Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Tim Manganello, Chairman and CEO. He succeeds Mark Perlick who retired after ten years of service to the company. Dr. ... Continue reading
Kumho Appoints J.B. Kim President
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Kumho Tire has appointed Mr. J.B. Kim to the position of President Kumho Tire U.S.A. Kim joined Kumho Tire Co., Inc., in 1986 in the company's O.E. division. He worked in a variety of sales capacities for Kumho in the company's O.E. and R.E. Divisions in the Middle East and Europe. ... Continue reading
First Sarah Palin EXPOSÉ Pictures Come In
AUTO CENTRAL - August 29, 2008: A short while ago we put out the call for information regarding the type of vehicle that Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin and her husband Todd drive, and the first results are in. In fact, they were submitted by The Auto Channel's very own Rick Carlton. Rick sent in the following two ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Reaches Agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. to Extend Primary Sponsorship of #11 Entry
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 29, 2008 - Andretti Green Racing (AGR) announced today it has reached a multi-year agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. to extend the company's long-running sponsorship program of the #11 entry driven by 2004 IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan. 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest operator, franchisor ... Continue reading
CORSA, ZYTEK BRINGING HYBRID PROTOTYPE TO GRID
Corsa Motorsport announced that it will field a hybrid-powered Zytek starting at Petit Le Mans this season. Corsa Motorsports has announced a revolutionary program aimed at the 2009 American Le Mans Series that will see the Utah-based team field a hybrid-powered Zytek in the LMP1 class. Corsa will compete as a Zytek fa ... Continue reading
ACURA ANNOUNCES MOVE TO LMP1 FOR 2009 - August 29, 2008
De Ferran Motorsports and Patron Highcroft Racing will lead Acura's race into the future by fielding two LMP1 entries in 2009. Fulfilling plans set two years ago when it entered the American Le Mans Series, Acura Motorsports announced that will move to LMP1 in the 2009 American Le Mans Series. De Ferran Motorsports and ... Continue reading
Visteon Completes Sale of Halewood, UK, Facility; Continues Progress of UK Restructuring
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 29, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation today announced the sale of its Halewood, United Kingdom, facility to International Automotive Components Group Europe (IAC Europe), a key automotive supplier for interior trim, carpet and acoustics systems, and exterior trim. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com ... Continue reading
- Environmentally friendly steel and zinc weights used on all new Chrysler vehicles worldwide - EPA to announce voluntary phase-out program today in Detroit; Chrysler already in compliance - Program reduces environmental risk if weights dislodged from wheels on rough roads AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Chrysler LLC t ... Continue reading
Franklin Fueling Systems Inc. Receives CARB Approval of 'Wiredless'in Station Diagnostic System
BLUFFTON, Ind., Aug. 29 -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported today that it has received an Executive Order from the State of California Air Resources Board ("CARB") approving its Wiredless(TM) option to its In Station Diagnostics ("ISD") System already approved by CARB. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat CC: A Life More Streamlined
LONDON, August 29 -- - In a Partnership With The Times, Tribal DDB Create Online Hub to Promote the Benefits of the New Streamlined Passat CC. Volkswagen partners with The Times to promote the brand new Passat CC. The campaign, devised by Tribal DDB London, centres on an online portal featuring 6 video podcasts, editor ... Continue reading
Lead Wheel Weight Inititive Gains Momentum With Bridgestone/Firestone's New Committment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Center (877) 201-2373 Lead Wheel Weights Are Yesterday's News Bridgestone Americas commits to National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative DETROIT, Mich. (Aug. 29, 2008) - At an event today with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Firestone Complete Auto CareT and Fireston ... Continue reading
Harley Enthusiasts Travel to Milwaukee on Lake Michigan for 105th Celebration MILWAUKEE, Aug. 29 -- Most of the more than 150,000 Harley-Davidson riders in Milwaukee for the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration are arriving via the open road. But, over five days, more than 1,500 riders are traveling over water ... Continue reading
Shelby Terlingua Racing Team to Celebrate Rebirth With 'Bullrun' Blowout in Its Texas Birthplace
Carroll Shelby Invites Enthusiasts to Join Him at Event LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29 -- Shelby Automobiles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (Pink Sheets: CSBI), Carroll Shelby and designer/artist Bill Neale are celebrating the rebirth of the famous Terlingua Racing Team with the first annual ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on New 2009 Impreza and Tribeca Models
- 2009 Impreza Includes Rear Disc Brakes, Brake Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) - 2009 Impreza WRX Boasts an increase of 41 horsepower, new suspension tuning and an Aero Package - Newly introduced Impreza 2.5GT is powered by a 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine, has standard 4-speed automatic transmission, ... Continue reading
Jochen Schumm to Assume Additional HR Duties at Volkswagen AG
Jochen Schumm (60) has been appointed Head of Human Resources Germany at Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg with effect from September 1, 2008. He will retain his function as the member of the Board of Management for Human Resources (HR) at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand in Hanover. ... Continue reading
Dramatic Rise For Kia Franchise In Sewells' Dealer Attitude Survey
The appeal of the Kia franchise has dramatically improved amongst dealers according to the latest Sewells' Dealer Attitude Survey with the brand shooting up to a ranking 15 out of 34 marques. ... Continue reading
GM Puts Its Full Weight Behind New Code Of Practice
The vehicle manufacturer is funding retailer subscriptions with the intention of signing up its entire UK network to a new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair to be launched tomorrow ... Continue reading
Little Fiat 500 Plays Big Part In New Eco Estate Agent Launch
Fiat's 500 supermini is playing a major part in the launch of London's first 'eco estate agent'. London Residential, which opened its new Parkway, Camden office earlier this month (August) has bought five Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge cars, to use alongside four electric scooters as transport for its sales negotiators. ... Continue reading
Success for Volvo XC Models in 4x4 Of The Year Awards
The Volvo XC70 and XC90 competed with nearly 70 rivals to win two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, the UK's biggest and most comprehensive annual 4x4 review. ... Continue reading
Audi Joins Welcome Home for Australia's Olympic Sailors
Australia's Olympic sailors have travelled to their training base of Hamilton Island after arriving home from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for a sailing community homecoming. ... Continue reading
Extensive Updates for the Honda Legend
At the Moscow motor show, Honda has revealed the look of the re-styled Honda Legend to Europe. This revised model gives a new edge to the top of the range Honda and responds to customer feedback on the current model. The most noticeable change is to the exterior style of the Legend, with new lights, bonnet, front wings ... Continue reading
Football fans across the country will have the opportunity to vent their views from the comfort of a British-built Vivaro Doublecab during the 2008-09 season, thanks to a tie-in between Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles and talkSPORT radio. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hands Over Customised HHR To SimBim
Chevrolet has handed over the keys a very unique car to games developers, SimBim. They have now created the V-WTCC, which stands for Virtual World Touring Car Chamionship. A V-WTCC RaceRoom will be set up at six FIA WTCC events in Europe where the winners from the qualifying races can compete against one another for a ... Continue reading
Ford Supports Industry Repair Standard
Ford's 620-strong network of Authorised Repair Centres have signed up to the new motor industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, launched today. Under the code, consumers have more rights than those required by law. It offers free consumer advice and conciliation service, and low cost, legally binding arbitrati ... Continue reading
Continental has Acquired 89.66 Percent of Oltas SPA
After the approval of the Turkish antitrust authorities last week Continental AG has acquired 89.66 percent of the shares in Oltas SPA headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. ... Continue reading
At the Upcoming Paris Motor Show the Seat Ibiza Range Grows With Addition of the Cupra and Ecomotive
Less than six months after its launch, the new Ibiza range has expanded with the arrival of two new versions that combine distinct sports character with the commitment to environmental sustainability. ... Continue reading
Michelin Scraps Plans For Second Mexico Plant
Paris Aug 29, 2008; Reuters reported that according to data on the Michelin website, total sales of passenger tyres to carmakers were down 14.9 percent in June compared with a year ago in North America while the market for replacement tyres there was up 1.1 percent. Year to date, passenger car tyres were down 12.2 perc ... Continue reading
GM Says U.S. Automakers Deserve $50 bln Federal Loans
Aug 29, 2008; Sweta Singh writing for Reuters reported that automakers deserve as much as $50 billion in government-backed loans so that they can build more fuel-efficient cars, according to a top General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) executive, the New York Times reported. This is double the amou ... Continue reading
Drivers Feel Need for Speed as Motor Clubs Open Tracks - VIDEO STORY
MONTICELLO, NY - August 29, 2008: By participating in select motor sports clubs throughout the U.S., speedsters are able to push the limit by driving exotic sports cars at 200 miles-per-hour (mph). One of the most recent venues is the Monticello Motor Club, located just north of New York City in the Catskills. Here, ca ... Continue reading
GM's Bob Lutz Says No Hybrid Race Between Toyota, GM
GM's top product executive says race with Toyota to make rechargeable hybrid is meaningless JOLIET, Ill. August 28, 2008; Tom Krisher writinfg for the AP reporteds that the race between General Motors Corp. and Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp. to produce a rechargeable car is meaningless because the companies' vehicle ... Continue reading
PumpPredictor.com Says Fill Now; Gas Prices Poised to Rise
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- PumpPredictor.com is telling its customers to fill up now as pump prices are poised to rise in many cities through the big Labor Day driving holiday. As of Thursday evening, PumpPredictor.com's pricing models were showing an upside movement to be imminent in many cities. Motorists rely on PumpPredi ... Continue reading
2008 Moscow Motor Show: Chrysler Looks for Russia to Become a Top Ten Market for its Vehicles
Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge sales grow faster in Russia than elsewhere in Europe Dodge is now the third-fastest growing brand in Russia Introduction of new Jeep Cherokee and new Dodge Journey to boost Chrysler presence in Russia even further MOSCOW - August 28, 2008: Chrysler LLC is set to accelerate the growing prese ... Continue reading
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