Alt Car Expo 2008: Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage
The Auto Channel's cameras captured speakers and exhibitors (see links below) throughout this event. <p> The free, two-day expo was held for the third consecutive year in Santa Monica, CA on Sept. 26 & 27 (and for the first time this year in Austin, TX on Oct. 17 & 18). The event typically draws 10,000 in Santa Monica, ... Continue reading
California Dreaming: MX-5 Cup Season Closes at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, Calif. October 17, 2008: The third season of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup comes to an end this weekend at the very spot the series made its debut: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Though itâs Eric Fossâ Championship to lose heading to Monterey, the remaining positions in the point standings ... Continue reading
Hernandez and Pontieri In Midst Of A Classic Championship Battle
HOUSTON October 17, 2008: Josh Hernandez and Tony Pontieri, the two men at the forefront of the fight for the 2008 JEGS ProMod Challenge crown, both managed to do a lot of thinking in the 12 seconds it took Hernandez to roll down Virginia Motorsports Park last Saturday night. Hernandez, the reigning series champion, wa ... Continue reading
Malkhassian Tops MX-5 Cup Final Practice at Mazda Raceway
MONTEREY, Calif. Oct. 17, 2008: Sonomaâs Ara Malkhassian lead a pack of three Californians at the top of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice times at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Brad Rampelberg, of San Jose, and Christian Franck, of Simi Valley, were second and third fastest respectively in the prep ... Continue reading
Turn 1 Grandstand Renovation Project Moving Along
BROOKLYN, Mich. October 17, 2008: The Turn 1 grandstand improvement project at Michigan International Speedway is nearing its halfway point. All of the old, Turn 1 grandstands have been torn down, and will soon be replaced by steel and aluminum from Pikes Peak International Raceway. Those materials are being delivered ... Continue reading
MX-5 Miller Motorsports Park Race Hit the Airwaves this Week
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 17, 2008: Round Six of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup from Miller Motorsports Park will begin its string of broadcasts this week on numerous regional cable networks. Check your local cable and satellite listings to find out when this thrilling MX-5 Cup race from Utah airs. Portland race wi ... Continue reading
The MINI E: A New Experience - Driving Pleasure Without Emissions
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 18 -- The BMW Group will be the world's first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, tr ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Senior Finance Leadership Change
-- Darren Wells Named CFO, Replacing Mark Schmitz AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that W. Mark Schmitz, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has elected to leave the company to pursue other interests. Darren R. Wells, previously senior vice president of financ ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Increased Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter
Sales Increased 3%, EPS Increased 7% ATLANTA, Oct. 17 -- Genuine Parts Company reported increased sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.9 billion were up 3% compared ... Continue reading
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation Las Vegas, Nevada--From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a new buzz around natural gas for transportation. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) launch a four part webinar series on t ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and ZF Win Court Decision on Transmission Patent Infringement Suit
TROY, Mich., Oct. 17 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and ZF Meritor, LLC announced today that they have won the patent infringement suit brought by Eaton Corp. on the ZF FreedomLine transmission. The suit was heard before a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and was initial ... Continue reading
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 15, 2008; To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. âWith the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and t ... Continue reading
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