Coughlin Hones In On Houston For Fresh Start
HOUSTON March 23, 2009: The mood of a drag racer can change drastically in the six seconds it takes to get down the quarter-mile in a 1,350 horsepower hot rod. Back-to-back and reigning Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. already has experienced an extreme high this year with a big victory in Phoenix, but he also has b ... Continue reading
The Milwaukee Mile, Budweiser And Beechwood Sales & Service Renew Sponsor Agreement
MILWAUKEE, Wis. March 23, 2009: The Milwaukee Mile announced today that they have extended their marketing agreement with Budweiser and Beechwood Sales & Service, one of Wisconsinâs largest Anheuser-Busch distributors. As part of the multi-year deal, Budweiser will be the official sponsor of The Mile in the malt b ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles to Set World Record With 24 Hour All-Electric Vehicle Endurance Race
- Innovative Santa Cruz Company Races into History Books With Never-Before Attempted Event - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 23 -- Zero Motorcycles will make history again the weekend of April 4-5, when they host their 24 Hours of Electricross. The event will be the first international endurance competition for off-road all- ... Continue reading
Tata Motors today announced the commercial launch of the Tata Nano, keenly awaited across India since its unveiling on January 10, 2008. The Tata Nano is BS-III compliant and comes with an all-new 2-cylinder aluminium MPFI 624 cc petrol engine mated to a four-speed gear box and will be available in three variants. ... Continue reading
Phillips Scores Twice As JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals Concludes
BELLE ROSE, La. march 23, 2009: Tommy Phillips of Forney, Texas accomplished a rare feat by winning the Super Comp and Super Gas titles during this weekendâs sixth annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La. Phillips drove his Chevy Corvette to a final round win over ... Continue reading
London, Great Britain march 23, 2009: With A1GP World Cup of Motorsport now back in Europe teams are looking forward to the next event, A1GP Algarve, Portugal, 10 â 12 April 2009.A1GP is heading to Portugal for only the second time in its history and for the first time to the brand new Autódromo Internacional d ... Continue reading
MG Car Club Announces Half-Price Incentive To Young Racers
London, march 23, 2009: Under 21 racers will benefit from a half-price race entry scheme designed to make racing more affordable for the cash-strapped youth. Anyone under 21 on 1 January 2009 will benefit from half-price race entry fees at all MG Car Club race meetings in 2009. The first MG Car Club race will be full p ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Car Sponsors for 2009 Jetta TDI Cup
HERNDON, Va. March 23, 2009: Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced the car sponsors for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup series, in preparation for its season-opening SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned events at VIRginia International Raceway on April 25 and 26. The sponsors include a variety of automotive, lifestyle and other compa ... Continue reading
Michigan International Speedway’s Curtis Receives Local Chamber Award
BROOKLYN, Mich. March 23, 2009:â Being an active member of the local community is important to Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis. The Brooklyn-Irish Hills area is home to MIS and Curtis is committed to support a community that has embraced the track as its own for over 40 years. The Brooklyn-I ... Continue reading
IMS President Chitwood Receives National Forty Under 40 Honor
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, March 23, 2009 â Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and Chief Operating Officer Joie Chitwood was named a recipient of the SportsBusiness Journal Forty Under 40 Award, a prestigious, national program that identifies and honors the most promising young executives in sports business younger ... Continue reading
Chery Intends To Build Up Partnership With JAC
Chery intends to build up partnership with JAC http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009732/Chery-intends-to-build-up-partn ershi p-with-JAC.html Shanghai, March 23 (Gasgoo.com) The restructuring and revitalization plan of automotive industry has been officially released recently. In addition to the rural subsidy policy, fu ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto Set To Launch Passenger Car Division
Beijing Auto set to launch passenger car division http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009730/Beijing-Auto-set-to-launch-pass enger -car-division.html Shanghai, March 23 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Auto is set to launch its passenger car division soon, with staff now moving in from the Beijing-based car company and joint ventures ... Continue reading
Geely To Build First High-end Dihao Cars In Aug
Geely to build first high-end Dihao cars in Aug http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009728/Geely-to-build-first-high-end-D ihao- cars-in-Aug.html Shanghai, March 23 (Gasgoo.com) Geely Auto said it will roll out its first mid- and high-grade cars by June, China Business News reported, citing sources. FE-1 and FE-2, the two ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Its Status as the Official Luxury Vehicle of the New York Yankees
- Brand will be the entitlement sponsor of the exclusive membership-only Audi Yankees Club - Partnership commences with the inaugural season in 2009 and extends through the 2011 season - Other deal elements include in-stadium branding opportunities and select Audi vehicle display dates on the Babe Ruth Plaza at Yankee ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MAZDA CX-9 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CX-9 VEHICLE Although the CX-9 looks like so many others â the Chevy Traverse, Acura MDX, Lexus 400h â there is just something so proportionally accurate about this smaller version of t ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Adapt as Profitable Used Car Sales Rise
Washington DC March 23, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that economic uncertainty, tighter credit standards, and stronger warranties on nearly new vehicles are luring price-conscious, credit-squeezed consumers away from new cars and trucks to used ones. According to the Detroit Free Press, last year, more than 13 p ... Continue reading
Ricardo Wins Prestigious Russian Business Award
The continued and substantial growth of Ricardo's business in Russia has been recognised by the award of 'best newcomer of 2008' to the country's automotive industry ... Continue reading
Kia Motors staff from all over the UK took part in a whole host of activities to 'Do Something Funny for Money' - stilt-walking, quizzing and eating their way towards raising over £100,000 for Red Nose Day 2009. ... Continue reading
Put Dad in the Driving Seat this Father's Day at Mercedes-Benz World
If you're looking for something a little bit special for Dad this Father's Day, then give him a drive to remember at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey. In addition to a great value outing, there are a variety of exciting driving experiences on offer each and every day, from a 15 minute Passenger Experience through to the t ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops World-First Automated Recycling Technology for End-of-Life Vehicle Bumpers
Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a world-first recycling technology which enhances the process it uses to recycle used bumpers from vehicles, whose useful life has ended, into raw plastic resin for use in new vehicle bumpers. The new technology is the first to enable recycling of used bumpers from different manufa ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto's Record Deliveries in 2008 - Strong Crown Takes its Toll on Financial Results
The Skoda Auto Group is made up of the parent company SKODA AUTO a.s. and its fully consolidated subsidiaries, i.e., SkodaAuto Deutschland GmbH, SKODA AUTO Slovensko s.r.o., Skoda Auto Polska S.A., Skoda Auto India Private Ltd. and OOO VOLKSWAGEN Rus, a company consolidated by the "at equity" method. ... Continue reading
Valeo's Board of Directors: Departure of Thierry Morin, Appointment of Jacques Aschenbroich
Valeo's Board of Directors, which met on 20 March 2009, announces the departure of Thierry Morin who is leaving his post as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes as a result of strategic differences and the will of the Board to change the Group's governance structure. ... Continue reading
Middle East Motoring Media Give All-New Chevrolet Cruze Top Marks
Top motoring journalists from across the Middle East, recently visited the stunning Cantabria region of Spain, for an exclusive, two-day test drive of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze. Experts in their field, the select guests were amongst the first in the media world to experience what this global Chevrolet compact sedan h ... Continue reading
Continental Wins Georgia Tech Prize
Continental has once again been cited for its international university project 'Global Engineering Excellence' [GEE]. The Georgia Institute of Technology has honored the ambitious project with its Work Abroad Employer of the Year Award in Atlanta (USA). Previously in the USA, the National Society for Experiential Educa ... Continue reading
Here Comes The New Fiat Ducato on Natural Gas
The FIAT Ducato 140 Natural Power goes on sale today: a natural gas-powered vehicle, guaranteeing top performance, low consumption and - above all - minimum emissions. The following bodywork configurations are available: Panel/Vetrato Van, Chassis cab, Combined, Panorama and Minibus. ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna & Eric Cantona - The Meeting
Soccer legend Eric Cantona and New Renault Laguna are on screen from today (23 March) in a 90-second advert. Renault has teamed up with footballer and actor Eric Cantona to make a truly original ad featuring New Renault Laguna, which ranks among the best in its sector for quality. ... Continue reading
Book a Cruze in Advance - And Save a Packet!
If you're planning a holiday this year, you'll get the best deal if you book in advance. So it's hardly surprising that the same applies if you're buying a Cruze... ... Continue reading
The sight of Donington Park circuit, the smell of spring in the air and the sound of seriously tuned engines vying with big beats... It can only mean one thing - it's time for Britain's biggest modified car show, the International Styling and Tuning Show (ISTS). ... Continue reading
Prestige Manufacturers Seek To Showcase Cars In Greater Numbers At Salon Privé
Salon Privé, the exclusive international showcase for the world's leading automotive brands, is once again set to offer its visitors an outstanding line-up of leading specialist and luxury automotive brands, set in the exclusive surroundings of London's Hurlingham Club on the 22nd-24th July. ... Continue reading
Start Living With The New Caravelle Startline From £299 A Month
The good news for busy families who need a versatile and spacious seven-seater is that the ultimate MPV, the Volkswagen Caravelle, is now available from £23,950 (on the road), or £299 a month on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Finance Solutions (Personal Contract Plan), for the new Startline special edition. A new lon ... Continue reading
Think Electric-Powered Vehicle Enters Netherlands Market
Electric vehicle manufacturer Think has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver up to 500 TH!NK city electric-powered vehicles this year to ElmoNet, a subsidiary of Mobility Service Netherlands. ... Continue reading
Seven Design Accolades for BMW
BMW has picked up seven accolades for high design quality at the 2009 red dot awards. The internationally renowned label goes to the new BMW 7 Series, the new BMW Z4 as well as to the motorcycle models BMW K 1300 S and BMW K 1300 R. The Sport and Atlantis leather suits from the BMW Motorrad biker collection as well as ... Continue reading
Suzuki Australia Hits New Heights
Suzuki Australia is marking the 100th anniversary of Suzuki with the launch of a limited edition version of the award-winning Swift. ... Continue reading
Turbocharged Subaru Liberty Special
Subaru's turbocharged Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Liberty GT spec.B is now available for a strictly limited time with a striking ochre leather trim interior. ... Continue reading
Impressive Wholelife Costs Help Clinch Top Fleet Award for Mazda6
Strong wholelife costs and a stylish design helped the Mazda6 beat off stiff competition to be named 'Best Large Family Car' at the 2009 Fleet News Awards - the industry 'Oscars' this week. ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Golf - All Around Safe Vehicle
Wolfsburg March 22, 2009; Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation: the European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria. Furthermore, the Golf received the highest ... Continue reading
Daimler To Sell About $2.7 Billion in Shares to Oil Rich Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments
BERLIN March 22, 2009; Matt Moore(AP) -- Abu Dhabi is poised to become the biggest shareholder in Daimler AG after the German maker of luxury cars, buses and trucks said it would sell nearly euro2 billion ($2.72 billion) in shares to the country's Aabar Investments PJSC. In a statement released Sunday by the Stuttgart- ... Continue reading
India's Tata Motors to Launch Ultra-cheap Nano
MUMBAI, India March 22, 2009; Erika Kinetz writing forthe AP reported that Tata Motors said it will launch its ultra-cheap Nano car in Mumbai on Monday -- a vehicle meant to herald a revolution by making it possible for the world's poor to purchase their first car. But few predict the snub-nosed Nano will be able to tu ... Continue reading
Newspaper Report Says Nissan Planning Luxury Hybrid in 2010 For U.S.
TOKYO March 22, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that The Nikkei said that Nissan Motor Co. will offer a luxury gas-electric hybrid for the U.S. and Japanese markets next year, Japan's top business daily reported Sunday, as competition intensifies in the green technology. Nissan's Tokyo headquarters were ... Continue reading
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