Krohn Racing Enters VIR Grand-Am Rolex Event
Braselton, March 25, 2009: This week Krohn Racing entered the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series event at Virginia International Raceway with the No. 76 Krohn Racing Ford Lola with drivers Nic Jönsson and Ricardo Zonta. âIâm expecting Nic and Ricardo to demonstrate the performance of the Proto-Auto Lola,â ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart - Martinsville’s Red Hot Dogs Let You Know if You’re in ‘The Black’
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. March 25, 2009: In the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, there are no bailouts. You either are, or you arenât, and any stimulus package is one you make for yourself by having a good race on Sunday. Nowhere is this point made clearer than in round six of the 36-race Sprint Cup schedule at Martinsville (Va. ... Continue reading
Jeff Gordon Appearing In Pepsi Pit Tour Experience at Talladega Superspeedway
TALLADEGA, Ala. â Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and six-time Talladega winner Jeff Gordon will make an appearance in the Pepsi Pit Tour Experience on Sunday, April 26. âJeff has started off 2009 with a bang,â said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. âThis looks to be a res ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Recognizes IMS Centennial Era
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, March 25, 2009: As home to three of the most prestigious races in the world, the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau for its place in automotive and motorspo ... Continue reading
Ultra Motor Offers A2B Electric Bike Test Rides in San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO--Ultra Motor is bringing its award-winning A2BTM electric bike to communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now through June, Ultra Motor will be at events, corporations, and universities in select neighborhoods encouraging consumers to experience the exhilaration of riding an A2B, the state-of-the-art e ... Continue reading
As 45th Anniversary of Mustang Approaches, Ford Continues Nostalgic Look Back at American Icon
- On April 17, 2009, Ford and the Mustang Club of America will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, an American icon, with a four-day celebration in Birmingham, Ala. - During the weeks leading up to the anniversary, Ford is taking a nostalgic look back at Mustang history, continuing this week with the ... Continue reading
Newman, Army Team Encouraged About Momentum Swing
MARTINSVILLE, Va. March 25, 2009: Continuing the momentum is the foremost objective for Ryan Newman and the No. 39 U.S. Army team as the Sprint Cup circuit heads to Martinsville Speedway for Sunday's running of the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500. Newman is coming off a solid performance at Bristol Motor Speedway, where h ... Continue reading
Darlington Raceway Generates $54 Million Dollar Benefit To South Carolina Economy
DARLINGTON, S.C. March 25, 2009: A study by the Washington Economics Group, Inc. has found that Darlington Raceway generates an annual economic benefit of $54 million for the Pee Dee region and state of South Carolina, including the creation of 874 jobs in the region. The economic impact study was conducted over a peri ... Continue reading
Bobby Labonte Advance - Martinsville - March 24, 2009
Bobby Labonte on racing at Martinsville Speedway in the Goodyâs Fast Pain Relief 500: âMartinsville is a neat track. Iâm excited to get there this weekend and drive the No. 96 Ask.com Ford Fusion to a solid finish. We havenât really had luck on our side the last couple of weeks and Iâm looking ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway Adding Value To Multiple Hospitality Venues
TALLADEGA, Ala., March 24, 2009: Hospitality customers will see their dollar go even further during the Aaronâs Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Three of the most popular hospitality venues have been upgraded with multiple âadded valueâ changes. âWe have looked at all areas of our business ... Continue reading
Continental Intensifies Cooperation with the Leibniz Universitat Hannover
Continental AG, Hanover, and the Leibniz Universität Hannover are systematically expanding their cooperation: The president of the university, Dr. Erich Barke, appointed this Wednesday Continental manager Dr. Jorge Lacayo-Pineda as honorary professor of the university. The Head of the Expert Field Material Evaluation ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Phantom For Chichester College
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has loaned a Phantom to the Motor Vehicle and Engineering department at Chichester College. The car will be used by Rolls-Royce apprentices studying for NVQ and City & Guilds qualifications. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Achieves New Record Values in Sales, Turnover and Profits in 2008
Despite the difficult background conditions in the second half of 2008 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold more vehicles than ever before, and also achieved new record values in turnover and operative profit. "All in all, 2008 was a very good year for our brand", emphasized Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercia ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation to Host 2009 First Quarter Results Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 25 -- International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2009 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 694-4 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company -- March U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's March U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the start ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto To Launch Six New Models In 2010
Beijing Auto to launch six new models in 2010 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009749/Beijing-Auto-to-launch-six-new- model s-in-2010.html Shanghai, March 25 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Auto has planned for several own-brand models to be launched in each of the coming years. The carmaker will manage to release two sedan model ... Continue reading
FAW Toyota To Delay Changchun Plant Project
FAW Toyota to delay Changchun plant project http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009750/FAW-Toyota-to-delay-Changchun-p lant- project.html Shanghai, March 25 (Gasgoo.com) Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Toyota Motor and China FAW Group, may reconsider or delay its 4 billion yuan ($585 million) new pla ... Continue reading
China Raises Gasoline, Diesel Prices By 3-5%
China raises gasoline, diesel prices by 3-5% http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009748/China-raises-gasoline-diesel-pr ices- by-3-5.html Shanghai, March 25 (Gasgoo.com) China started to raise gasoline, diesel prices today by 3% to 5% to reflect climbing crude oil prices, Xinhua news agency reported, citing China's top ec ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive Recruits First North American Retailers to Represent Premium Green Brand
IRVINE, California, March 24 -- Premium green automaker Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of North American retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the US$87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later this year. Thirty-two award-winning retailers have confirmed their intent t ... Continue reading
Toyota Names John McCandless National Manager of Field Operations
Detroit, March 25 -- John G. McCandless has been named National Manager of Field Operations for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, (TMS) Corporate Communications. A long-time public relations professional on the automotive scene in Detroit, his new responsibilities will include corporate communications and community relations ac ... Continue reading
Audi 225 Front Roadster at the Techno Classica
Audi is taking an outstanding display of its cars to the world's largest classic car show, the Techno Classica, which is held in the German city of Essen. To commemorate the centenary of the brand, Audi Tradition will have exclusively Audi models on its stand in Hall 7 from April 5, 2009 onwards. The absolute highlight ... Continue reading
Kia Increases Prices Due to Exchange Rate
In response to the weakness of the pound on international currency exchanges, Kia Motors (UK) has announced plans for a minimal price increase effective from April 1. ... Continue reading
Iveco Daily Sets Out To Explore The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has taken delivery of one of the most specialised Iveco Daily light commercials operating anywhere in the UK. ... Continue reading
Porsche Secures Ten Billion Credit Line - Negotiations Successfully Finalised
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, finalised negotiations to secure a new credit facility of Euro ten billion to redeem a credit of the same size. The credit framework contract allows Porsche to extend the volume to Euro 12.5 billion in the forthcoming weeks. ... Continue reading
Algae-to-Oil Pioneer OriginOil Appoints Adam Meislik to Company Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced the appointment of Adam Meislik to the companyâs Board of Directors, effective immediately. âAdam possesses a unique ba ... Continue reading
Blue-Will - Hyundai Charges in with Advanced Hybrid Concept
Hyundai has revealed the first pictures of an innovative plug-in hybrid concept car. Due to be revealed at the Seoul Motor Show which opens on April 2nd, the 'BLUE-WILL', has exceptionally advanced technology crammed inside its striking bodyshell. ... Continue reading
Honda Shows Cost-cutting Factory For Price Leading Insight Hybrid
Honda shows cost-cutting hybrid Insight plant, says more cuts due to battle Toyota's Prius SUZUKA, Japan March 25, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writinfg for the AP reported that Honda's cost-cutting efforts were on display Wednesday at its plant for the new Insight, where 600 of the hot-selling hybrid models are churned out eac ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3
Porsche is expanding the successful Cayenne range with the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3, which will be limited to just one thousand numbered units worldwide. This new Cayenne model features styling cues that underline the V8-powered, high-performance personality of this Porsche and it will be available to speci ... Continue reading
BMW Group Cleans Up at Fleet News Awards 2009
The BMW Group has been given a ringing endorsement by the UK's fleet industry for its fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technologies by winning a string of prestigious awards. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Congratulates Australia's Most Distinguished Dealers
Honoured for their exceptional performance throughout the year were the following Mitsubishi dealers from around the country ... Continue reading
Forester Rates Through the Roof
The Subaru Forester has been awarded the top rating of 'Good' in the United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new roof strength rating system. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda3 on Sale from May 2009
The all-new Mazda3 range for 2009, with a 15-strong model line-up will go on sale in the UK during May. Both the hatchback and saloon bodystyles portray a more powerful and emotional design, with a richer expression and a more dynamic stance. In many ways the new Mazda3 is a 'baby Mazda6' bringing the elegant excitemen ... Continue reading
Get 12% Longer Tread Life with the British-Designed Cooper Zeon CS6
Cooper Tire's newest high-performance tyre, the Cooper Zeon CS6, will do its bit in the current economic climate by delivering extra durability and an increased lifespan for motorists. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Introduces Eco Dynamics Brand and LPI Hybrid for Korean Market
Kia Motors has introduced its new environmental brand 'Eco Dynamics' and an LPI Hybrid based on its Korean market Forte saloon as part of its commitment to the development of earth-positive vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Preliminary Notice Regarding its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24, 2009 â Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary notice regarding its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ford is filing a preliminary proxy statement because of a company proposal seeking shareholder approval to issue common ... Continue reading
Get Ready to Walk Like MADD to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Raleigh's 5K Walk Helps Create Safer Roadways by Asking Walkers to Support the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving RALEIGH, N.C., March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host Walk Like MADD 5K, noncompetitive fundraising walk in Raleigh on Saturday, March 28th. The walk begins at 8 ... Continue reading
GM Begins White-collar Layoffs
DETROIT March 24, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that dreaded white-collar job cuts at General Motors Corp. started Tuesday as the wounded automaker began to deliver on promises to the government to shrink its work force so it can be profitable at lower sales levels. On Tuesday morning, GM told 160 peopl ... Continue reading
In 2008 Ford Looses $14.5 BILLION, CEO Makes $2 Million Salary Plus Options
DEARBORN, Mich. March 24, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally received compensation valued at $17.7 million in 2008, down more than 22 percent from the prior year, as the automaker struggles amid the worst U.S. auto sales slump in 27 years, according ... Continue reading
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