AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing Add Sebastian Saavedra to 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. January 15, 2009: AFS Racing and Andretti Green Racing announced today that Sebastian Saavedra has been signed to drive one of the team's two entries during the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights season. Saavedra will compete alongside J.R. Hildebrand, who was signed by the team after the conclusion of the 2 ... Continue reading
U.S. Trade Representative Won't Impose 100 Percent Tariffs On Certain European Motorcycles
American Motorcyclist Association News Release ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Jan. 15, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
Women Drivers Prepare for 2009 Race Season
Media Release Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 826-2962 www.jfambro@speedworksllc.com WWC Driver Development Academy Alumni Prepare for the 2009 Race Season Phoenix, AZ (Jan. 15, 2009) - As the first major races of the 2009 season rapidly approach, more than 15 already-successful Women in the Winner's Circle (WWC) Driver Deve ... Continue reading
RACE OF THE YEAR: ENDURANCE REIGNS
Braselton, GA. January 15, 2009: Endurance rounds like the Monterey Sports Car Championships rank among the favorites of Series fans. The endurance aspect of sports car racing is one that has captured the heart of many die-hard fans. It is no wonder that that longest races on the American Le Mans Series schedule - Sebr ... Continue reading
Andersen Racing Purchases Formula BMW Race Car, Adds That Series to Its Offerings
PALMETTO, Fla., January 15, 2009: Andersen Racing, one of the top development team in open-wheel racing, has purchased a Formula BMW race car and will add the Formula BMW Americas Series to its program for 2009. By competing in four different levels of the sport â Karting, Formula BMW, Star Mazda and Firestone Ind ... Continue reading
smart fortwo Planning Electric Drive Vehicle - smart examining potential of electric fortwo in the United States Detroit , Jan 11, 2009 smart is producer of one of the worldwide most economical and environmentally friendly cars: the smart fortwo. The brand takes advantages by using alternative technologies to develop e ... Continue reading
Daimler AG and Continental receive "Yellow Angel" award for lithium-ion technology
Stuttgart , Jan 15, 2009- select action - Download selection now Add selection to Download CenterWorld-first integration of a lithium-ion battery in a mass-produced passenger car Available in the Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID from summer 2009 Winning application out of 51 entries from 42 companies Stuttgart â The ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Announces Acquisition of EnTire Joint Venture Stake
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 15 -- TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced the acquisition of Michelin North America Inc.'s stake in the EnTire Solutions, LLC joint venture. TRW and Michelin established the joint venture in 2003 to develop and manufacture direct tire pressure mo ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Release FY2009 First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. is scheduled to release its FY2009 first quarter results on Monday, February 2, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation website at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 8:30 a.m. Easter ... Continue reading
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A More Perfect Honda Fit: Toward a More Perfect MPG, Part 3
by Michael Jackman Louisville Bureau The Auto Channel Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This is the final column in my series on maxing the Fitâs mpg. Check the Honda Fit forums such as Fitfreaks.net and youâ ... Continue reading
SCCA Hires Ehret for Finance VP
TOPEKA, Kan. January 15, 2009: Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is happy to announce Richard (Rick) Ehret as the organizationâs new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Ehret comes to SCCA after nine years with QuVIS, Inc., a technology corporation based in Topeka. As controller, Ehret was responsible for ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Restructuring
OAK PARK, Michigan, January 15 -- - Actions Designed to Rationalize Product Development, Reduce Costs 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, today announced a restructuring and ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - January 15, 2009
1. Homestead-Miami Speedway and Barber Motorsports Park will host pre-season Open Tests: IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights teams will participate in Open Tests at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Barber Motorsports Park to prepare for the 2009 season. The first Spring Training dates are scheduled for Feb. 23-25 on t ... Continue reading
Schumacher confirms personnel changes at DSR for 2009
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Chris Dirato, U.S. Army Racing PR, 201-750-3533; cell 917-921-9070; cfd@kgpr.com DON SCHUMACHER CONFIRMS PERSONNEL CHANGES AT DSR FOR 2009 BROWNSBURG, Ind ... Continue reading
Ganassi Racing Looks to Make History in Rolex 24 At Daytona
<B><I>Daytona Prototype and IndyCar Series champs look to give team fourth straight victory</b></i> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 14, 2009: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates will be looking to make history in the January 24-25 Rolex 24 At Daytona, seeking to win America's premier sports car race for the fourth conse ... Continue reading
Kenney Confirms 2009 Formula ADAC Campaign
Sterling, Virginia January 15, 2009: Liam Kenney is pleased to announce that he will fly the âStars and Stripesâ of his native United States of America in the 2009 ADAC Formula Masters Championship in Europe. The Virginia teenager has completed a deal to compete for Marian Hamprechtâs Ma-Con Motorsport i ... Continue reading
Auto Library Friends Pick Dodge Challenger as 2008's 'Collectible Car of the Future'
DETROIT, Jan. 15--2009 Dodge Challenger From all of America's new cars and trucks in 2008, the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger will become the most desired by future car collectors. That is the prediction of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC). "The 2009 Dodge Challenger selection is unique a ... Continue reading
Westerman Companies Renews Sponsorship with Key Motorsports For Six Races
<b><i>Sponsorship To Appear On No. 40 Camping World Truck Series Entry for Six Races In 2009</b></i> MOORESVILLE, North Carolina January 15, 2009: Key Motorsports announced today that Westerman Companies will return as a sponsor in 2009. Westerman Companies will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 40 Key Motorsports Ch ... Continue reading
BOSCH Introduces ICON Wiper Blade Challenge for Grand-Am Road Racing Competitors
<b><i>Teams from each series will benefit from BOSCH's involvement</b></i> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 15, 2009: Robert Bosch LLC is pleased to announce the continuation and enhancement of the ICON Wiper Blade Challenge for Grand-Am Road Racing competitors. Starting in 2009 participation will be open to every class rac ... Continue reading
A1GP Launches Exciting New Dashboard Feature on A1GP.com
London, Great Britain january 15, 2009: A1GP.com is to launch âDashboardâ, a new live GPS-style mapping and telemetry system to enhance fansâ viewing of races for the rest of the season. A1GP.com, the only official website for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, already offers an unparalleled range of live tim ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: 1/15/09 Virtual 24 Hours of Daytona Charity Event A group from the Alabama Sports Car Club of America has set up a partnership with Racing4Research and the Children's Tumor Foundation. We will be running a Virtual 24 Hours of Daytona in our Daytona Prototype while the No. 85 Racing4Research Farnb ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2009
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton today announced second quarter fiscal 2009 consolidated net sales of $477.5 million and consolidated net income of $3.2 million or $0.06 per diluted share. The second quarter of fiscal 2008 had consolidated net sales of $477.5 million and consolidate ... Continue reading
Better Place Partners with Ontario to Bring Car 2.0 Electric Car Infrastructure to Canada
TORONTO--Better Place, the worldâs leading mobility operator, today announced a partnership with the government of Ontario to help bring an electric car network to the province and create a model for the adoption of electric cars in Canada. Ontario, which is one of North Americaâs largest car producing region ... Continue reading
Union Leader Calls for a GBP1bn Strategic Fund for North West Jobs
LONDON, January 15 -- On a visit to the North West (15th January 2008), Derek Simpson the joint leader of Unite, will call for a GBP1bn strategic fund, to support jobs in the UK's second biggest regional economy. Mr Simpson will meet workplace representatives working in occupations across manufacturing, health and fina ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 8.4% Increase In 2008 Global Sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 8.4% increase in 2008 global sales - 1,375,738 Kia vehicles sold in 2008 - Sales in China, general markets and Korea post cumula ... Continue reading
Morphic Concludes Partnership Agreement with Saab
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Morphic (STO:MORPB) and Saab have concluded a partnership agreement aimed at evaluating industrial collaboration between the companies. Saab is seeking to offer industrial expansion in the fields of environmental and energy technology in connection with its worldwide sales activities ... Continue reading
SAIC: No $1 Bln Investment Pledge To Ssangyong
SAIC: no $1 bln investment pledge to Ssangyong http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009072/SAIC-no-1-bln-investment-pledge -to-S sangyong.html Shanghai, January 15 (Gasgoo.com) A spokesman of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) said both of the two charges claimed by the Ssangyong labor union against SAIC are n ... Continue reading
China To Subsidize Farmers $732m For Clean Auto
China to subsidize farmers $732m for clean auto http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009070/China-to-subsidize-farmers-732m -for- clean-auto.html Shanghai, January 15 (Gasgoo.com) China approved a new set of tax cuts and subsidies yesterday to support the country's auto sector, said state media. The subsidies in the packag ... Continue reading
Ford Starts Making Fiesta Hatchback In Nanjing
Ford starts making Fiesta hatchback in Nanjing http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009075/Ford-starts-making-Fiesta-hatch back- in-Nanjing.html Shanghai, January 15 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor started manufacturing the Fiesta subcompact car at a plant in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing on Thursday, the Dow Jones Newswires ... Continue reading
Lower Oil Prices Force Venezuela's Chavez To Let West Make Oil Bids as Prices Plunge
By Simon Romero CARACAS, Venezuela January 14, 2009 â President Hugo Chávez, buffeted by falling oil prices that threaten to damage his efforts to establish a Socialist-inspired state, is quietly courting Western oil companies once again. President Hugo Chávez is expected to put forth a referendum this year ... Continue reading
Skoda Closes 2008 with Record Market Share
Å koda ended 2008 on a positive note with market share increased to a new record of 1.74% and business sales exceeding retail for the first time. One of the highlights of the year was the new Superb, selling 766 of the new model registered between September and the end of December, and a total order take of over 1,400 ... Continue reading
Autobytel Amends Rights Plan and Enters into Standstill with Coghill Capital Management
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. today announced that it has amended its stockholder rights plan to permit CCM Master Qualified Fund, Ltd., Coghill Capital Management, L.L.C. and Clint Coghill to acquire collective beneficial ownership of more than 15% of Autobytelâs common stock without triggering Autobytelâs ... Continue reading
Delphi Extends Glow Plug Range
Delphi, a leading global diesel specialist, has announced an expansion of its diesel aftermarket glow plug range to provide parts that meet the increasing demand for diesel components across the aftermarket. ... Continue reading
Skiers Cut Accident Risk by Driving Abroad on Safe Tyres
When heading to European skiing destinations, motorists should ensure they use correctly inflated tyres with sufficient tread depth to perform on icy, snow-covered roads. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Corporation announced today that cumulatively its global sales (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) of passenger cars, recreation vehicles (RVs) and light trucks in 2008 recorded 1,375,738, representing an 8.4% year-on-year increase. ... Continue reading
Strong Start for Van Sales at Manheim Auctions
Manheim Auctions' light commercial vehicle sales at Colchester and Gloucester during the first half of January saw excellent attendances and strong bidding for a wide variety of vans. Following on from December when van sales were 35% up compared with December 2007, January has seen the momentum maintained with an exce ... Continue reading
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale Features 'Mr Bean'
A film star known as Mr Bean will be one of the star attractions at the forthcoming Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale of historic vehicles, motorcycles, automobilia and railwayana, to be held on the 26th March 2009 at the Gartell Light Railway, Yenston, near Templecombe, Somerset. ... Continue reading
Aston University and leading support services provider, Amey, will both take delivery of a smart ed (electric drive), as part of the UK-exclusive market trial of smart's fully electric, iconic, two seater car. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Corporation announced today that full scale production of the six new Kia cee'd ISG (Idle Stop & Go) models delivering up to 15% fuel savings in city driving, is now underway at its facility in Zilina, Slovakia. ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP in 2008: Making Safety Your Top Priority
2008 was an important year for Euro NCAP, a stepping stone in its vision to ensure the safest possible cars are available on the market and that safety remains key in the consumer's buying decision. In this year, Euro NCAP opened a new car category, introduced a new Rear Impact (whiplash) test and crash-tested more tha ... Continue reading
New Nickel Zinc Battery Technology On the Way
New battery technology on the way By Rex Roy Surprisingly, it's been nearly two decades since the last major advance in battery technology. For non-geeky battery types, this would have been the commercialization of the Lithium Ion cell. This battery type remains the industry's standard for pure electric vehicles becaus ... Continue reading
Sergio Cravero appointed to head Alfa Romeo
Sergio Cravero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, where he served as head of marketing prior to today's appointment. Mr. Cravero, 48, was born in Turin and holds a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Fiat Group Automobiles in 1986 and has held various positions of growing resp ... Continue reading
Statement from the Chief Executive of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne
The reorganisation announced today represents an important step for Fiat Group Automobiles which will equip it to face future market challenges in the most efficient and immediate manner. ... Continue reading
Fiat India Automobile Limited turned a new leaf with the much awaited Linea winning the 'Car of the year' award by Autocar and 'Midsize car of the year' award by Autocar and Overdrive along with the Fiat 500 procuring the title of 'Import of the year' award by Overdrive. The Fiat cars battled the exhaustive list of par ... Continue reading
The Spectacular. The Sporty. The Scirocco from ABT.
When the original Scirocco made its debut a quarter of a century ago, it became an immediate success, because the cool, compact Coupe was something special. "It's absolutely no different today", says Hans-Jürgen Abt, the General Manager of ABT Sportsline. This applies even more once the designers and engineers of the ... Continue reading
Skoda Helps Businesses to Beat Winter Blues
Skoda is helping businesses to beat the winter blues by offering competitive Skoda Finance contract hire rentals across the entire model range for business users. ... Continue reading
Ford Strengthens European Market Share In 2008, Becomes Second Best-Selling Brand
-- In 2008, Ford of Europe increased its full year market share by 0.1 percentage points to 8.6 percent versus 2007 -- New Fiesta was best-selling model in the UK in November and December, and is already second best-selling Ford model in Europe COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 14 -- A strong product range, led by the new, award- ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Help Hyundai Genesis Roll to Top Car Award
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Dunlop Tires proudly claims original equipment fitments on some of the premier automobiles in the world, and that credibility was enhanced with this week's selection of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Car of the Year. Dunlop supplies the SP Sport 50 ... Continue reading
Ford, GM, Chrysler Will Not Attend 2009 Tokyo Auto Show
Ford, GM, Chrysler plan to skip Tokyo auto show, say priorities lie in US strategic plans DETROIT January 14, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that Detroit's automakers said Wednesday they will not attend the Tokyo Motor Show planned for October, saying that their priorities in a down global market ... Continue reading
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