Statement From IndyCar Regarding The Series' Return Of Helio Castroneves
LONG BEACH, April 17, 2009: The IndyCar Series today released the following statement from Brian Barnhart, president of competition and racing operations for the Indy Racing League, regarding Helio Castroneves return to Penske Racing and the IndyCar Series: âWe couldnât be happier for Penske Racing, Helio Cas ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel You only discover the advantages of a solid automobile when you get hit. Luckily it took me a long time to find out the hard way and even more fortunately I was in BMWâs 2009 X3. The lady behind me was obviously distracted-and was the first to ... Continue reading
GreenChek Manufacturing Clarification and UK Update
SAN FRANCISCO--GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB:GCHK), a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen based technology for mobile transportation and stationary power generation applications, would like to clarify our March 9, 2009 press release regarding manufacturing capacity in China. The company, through our manufa ... Continue reading
Weldon seeks market with new fuel pressure regulator
Ladies and Gentlemen: Entering the tough world of fuel-pressure regulators at the top is not work for beginners. It calls for an expert knowledge of fuel delivery systems, access to the latest manufacturing and testing facilities, and a rare ability to create a regulator you believe to be better than any currently avai ... Continue reading
2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm/267 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.3 x 72.9 x 55.1 in. Tires: P225/50R18 (F)/P245/45R18 (R) C ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: Risky Passengers; It's WHO You Drive, Not How You Drive!
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are four times more likely than older drivers to get into a car crash. And those at especially high risk are teen drivers with passengers. This is because more passengers mean more distractions. Max out you ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's April 24 Briefing for First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
DEARBORN, Mich., April 17, 2009 - Ford Motor Company will release its first quarter 2009 financial results at 7:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, April 24. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, Ford president and chief executive officer, and Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice presid ... Continue reading
Who's Number One? It Could Be Volkswagen
TOKYO/FRANKFURT Apr 17, 2009; Chang-Ran Kim and Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG may have overtaken Toyota Motor Co to become the world's top-selling carmaker in the first quarter, thanks to government incentives that fueled demand in VW's major markets. Although overall VW deliveries ... Continue reading
Online Voting Open For Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame
TALLADEGA, April 17, 2009: Online voting for the 2009 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is currently underway. On Saturday, Oct. 31, two new names will be added to the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame â which two drivers will receive this honor however, is something the fans will have to decide. The Talladega-Texaco Walk ... Continue reading
Racing Celebrities Appearing At the IMHOF During Aaron's Dream Weekend, April 24-26
TALLADEGA, April 17, 2009: The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) is a must-see attraction for race fans attending the April 24-26 Aaronâs Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. And, just announced today, there will be more than cars and memorabilia for fans to see to during race weekend. ... Continue reading
Reinhard Fleger Becomes New Skoda Auto Bod Member Responsible For Sales And Marketing
Reinhard Fleger (51), BOD Member at Volkswagen de Mexico responsible for sales and finance, has been appointed BOD Member responsible for sales and marketing at Skoda Auto as of 1 June, 2009. ... Continue reading
Quality and Reliability in Germany: Top Honours For The Renault Range in 2008
Yesterday, ADAC, the German Automobile Association, published the results of its 2008 reliability survey. Renault's excellence sets it apart. ... Continue reading
Multiple Gentex Mirror-Based Features on New Lexus
Gentex Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has announced that it is shipping a number of different auto-dimming mirror variations for the 2010 Lexus RX. The company's newest technologies, including SmartBeam and its Rear Camera Display (RCD) Mirror, are available on the new lux ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - April 17, 2009
Milestone marks Kanaanâs return to Long Beach: Andretti Green Racing driver Tony Kanaan will make his 100th IndyCar Series start this weekend when the series makes its first visit to the Streets of Long Beach, Calif. âIt shows you that Iâm getting old,â Kanaan joked. Well, older anyway (heâs 34 ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - 2009 Chinese Grand Prix Shanghai - April 17, 2009
PRACTICE Brawn GP's Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello were in action at the Shanghai International Circuit today in the first of the practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. After completing early installation laps, the first practice session really got underway for the team after thirty minutes with ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Confirms Three-Year Partnership With Swiss FX Broker M I G Investments
Brackley, April 17, 2009: Brawn GP is pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with successful foreign exchange trading company, M I G Investments. Based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, M I G Investments is a leading Swiss Forex broker founded and managed by the Mansour family. The company has experienced strong gr ... Continue reading
Martin Winterkorn named "Man of the Year 2008" in Paris
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, was named "Man of the Year 2008" by a jury of 38 representatives from France's most eminent media in Paris on Thursday. In the opinion of the jury of the award, organized by 'Le Journal de l´Automobile', the Volkswagen Group under Winte ... Continue reading
China Q1 Commercial Vehicle Sales Still Slump
China Q1 commercial vehicle sales still slump http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010061/China-Q1-commercial-vehicl e-sal es-still-slump.html Shanghai, April 17 (Gasgoo.com) In the first quarter this year, the sales of China's commercial vehicles, which account for about 30% of the country's auto market, continued to ... Continue reading
Skoda Advises Customers to Spring-Clean Air Conditioning Systems
As spring has sprung, Skoda is reminding customers nation-wide of its retailers' expertise in cleaning air conditioning systems. ... Continue reading
GM's New CEO Cancels Trip To Shanghai Auto Show
GM's new CEO cancels trip to Shanghai auto show http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010067/GM-s-new-CEO-cancels-trip- to-Sh anghai-auto-show.html Shanghai, April 17 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Corp's new Chief Executive Fritz Henderson has canceled his trip to next week's Shanghai auto show, Reuters cited a spokesman ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Fiesta Steals Europe's Top Spot as Golf's Crown Slips
JATO Dynamics' monthly analysis of the European new car market is showing, for the first time in a year, the hugely popular Volkswagen Golf has lost its strangle hold as Europe's most popular model, handing the accolade to Ford's well received new Fiesta. ... Continue reading
Porsche Adds More Power To Its PR Team
In line with recent new model introductions, Porsche is now adding more power and efficiency to its PR operation with the addition of a new team member. ... Continue reading
Geely Posts 191% Rise In '08 Net Profit
Geely posts 191% rise in '08 net profit http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010060/Geely-posts-191-rise-in-08 -net- profit.html Shanghai, April 17 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd said on Thursday that its profit more than doubled last year on increased stakes in its affiliated unit ... Continue reading
More Style and Technology for Qashqai
Designed, engineered and built in Britain, Nissan's Qashqai and the more recently introduced seven-seat Qashqai+2 offer no-compromise solutions to the varied demands of family motoring. ... Continue reading
Revolve Shows Local MP its Green Vehicle Credentials
Revolve Technologies' local MP, Eric Pickles, Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar and Chairman of the Conservative Party, has been to visit the company's Brentwood, Essex facilities, to see its design, development and engineering work. ... Continue reading
Electric Car Manufacturing to Come to London
evstores today announced at Britain's biggest green consumer lifestyle show, UK Aware (www.ukaware.com) that they have commenced feasibility studies to bring electric car manufacturing to London. The first production vehicles could be rolling off the assembly line before the end of 2010. ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Proud to Drive With the Pageant of Power
Bentley Motors, founding sponsor of last year's inaugural Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, will be joining this year's celebrations (July 18-19) with some more unique cars from the company's illustrious past. Bentley will also showcase the very best of contemporary British engineering, styling and craftsmanship by debuti ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results Release, Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, April 17 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2009 financial results before markets open on Wednesday, April 29, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Participating in the conference call will be Rober ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Names All-New 2009 Hyundai Genesis 'Car of the Month' for April
- Genesis Represents the Next Generation of Luxury Cars - ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 17 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced today it has selected the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the NADAguides.com "Car of the ... Continue reading
Improve Driving Dynamics - The New AC Schnitzer High Performance Brake System for BMW M3
Enjoy unrestricted driving comfort and be prepared for every situation: you can achieve both with the AC Schnitzer high performance brake system for the BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93). The high quality brake system offers excellent performance and values which are usually only achieved by sports cars. In conjunction with the h ... Continue reading
Re-discover the Spirit of Tradition with Opel
110 years after the first Opel car was built, the brand is showcasing its origins in a wide array of activities. The company's long and rich tradition, filled with innovations, is spotlighted in the current advertising campaign. ... Continue reading
Honda's unique iShowroom that puts a Honda showroom in the palm of your hand, has been enhanced with even more information about the exciting Honda range. ... Continue reading
The Novitec TuLesto with 777 hp and a Top Speed of More than 350 km/h
There are many fascinating automobiles money can buy but its spectacular design, its uncompromising high-performance concept and its limited edition of just eleven cars make the new NOVITEC TuLesto the most exclusive high-end sports car in the world. ... Continue reading
The Ibiza FR and the Leon Cupra Boost the Sporty Range
SEAT will be one of the main attractions at the upcoming Barcelona International Motor Show, which is taking place from 9 to 17 May, where two of the Spanish brand's sportiest models will be making their world debut - the new Ibiza FR, which combines design and sporty character with top-notch performance; and the new L ... Continue reading
An upgraded version of Subaru's Plug-in STELLA electric car will be launched in Japan mid-year. Power is increased by seven Kilowatts to 47 kW, torque is up 20 Newtonmetres to 170 Nm and the body is 50 kilograms lighter. ... Continue reading
China-made RAV4, Highlander to Debut in Shanghai
Tokyo, Apr 15, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces plans to display approximately 50 production and concept vehicles, including the China-produced "RAV4" and "Highlander" SUVs-both being shown for the first time-at the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, to be held at the Shanghai New ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors lineup at Auto Shanghai 2009
Tokyo, Apr 16, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Galant Fortis Sportback Ralliart in Japan) its Chinese debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center April 20th through 28th. Already well-received in other markets, the Lance ... Continue reading
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