President Obama to Hold Media Briefing Prior to General Motors' BK Press Conference
WASHINGTON - May 31, 2009: According to a White House media advisory, President Obama will begin his remarks at approximately 11:55 a.m. EDT. General Motors Corp. President and CEO, Fritz Henderson, will host a press conference, beginning immediately following President Obama's media briefing. ... Continue reading
AP Reports That Monday is Definitely "B-Day" for General Motors
DETROIT - May 31, 2009: The Associated Press is reporting tonight that tomorrow morning, at 8AM EDT, the company that was once the world's largest, will file for bankruptcy protection. According to the story, GM plans to name turnaround executive Al Koch to serve as its chief restructuring officer through the protectio ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: All New 2009 Audi Q5 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
In this episode of RoadTrip The Auto Channel and Mark Fulmer are joined by Lori Hindman from MotherProof.com and Philip Brabec, Audi's Director of Product Planning, in Santa Barbara, California for an in-depth look at the new Audi Q5. To ride along just click the PLAY button below. The new Audi Q5: Sporty and versatile ... Continue reading
GM Moves Toward Bankruptcy, But Questions Remain
DETROIT May 31, 2009; Nick Carey and Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp and the U.S. government finalized plans on Sunday for the battered company to reorganize, setting the stage for America's largest-ever industrial bankruptcy and heralding a new and uncertain era for the No. 1 U.S. ... Continue reading
Stoner thrills Ducati fans with victory in mixed conditions, seizes points lead
Mugello, May 31, 2009: Another race, another new leader atop the MotoGP point standings. Casey Stoner won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the home track of his Ducati team, to seize the MotoGP points lead May 31. He edged pole sitter Jorge Lorenzo â who led the points entering this event -- by 1.001 seconds for ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Milwaukee Race Report - May 31, 2009
WEST ALLIS, May 31, 2009: Reigning IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon became the first driver to win for the second time in 2009, taking the checkered flag in the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile ahead of 2008 race winner Ryan Briscoe. In doing so, Dixon took over the points lead for the first time since ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Milwaukee Results - May 31, 2009
ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Results Sunday of the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar Series event May 31 at the 1-mile The Milwaukee Mile, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (4) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 225, Running ... Continue reading
Diaz Jr. Takes Mid-Ohio Trans-Am Win
LEXINGTON, May 31, 2009: Jorge Diaz Jr., of San Juan, Puerto Rico, led the second half of Sundayâs Muscle Milk SCCA Trans-Am Series Round Four race to capture his third-career series win at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, part of the Ohio Valley Region SCCA Race of Champions weekend. Tomy Drissi, of Los Angeles, finis ... Continue reading
Another strong outing keeps Coughlin in first place
TOPEKA, May 31, 2009: A semifinal finish Sunday afternoon at Heartland Park Topeka kept back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the No 1 slot in the world rankings for the fifth consecutive race. Coughlin beat Steve Spiess and former champion Jason Line before falling to top qualifier Mike Edwards, who move ... Continue reading
Firestone Indy Lights - Milwaukee Results - May 31, 3009
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Results Sunday of the Husar's House of Fine Diamonds 100 presented by Charter Firestone Indy Lights event May 31 at the 1-mile The Milwaukee Mile, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed and reason out (if any) and money earned: 1. (1) Mario Romancini, 100, Runn ... Continue reading
GM President and CEO Fritz Henderson to Hold Media Briefing Monday - Will This Be THE Announcement?
DETROIT - May 29, 2009: General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson will host a press conference on Monday, June 1. The conference will be around mid-day at the GM Building, 767 Fifth Avenue, in New York. Although no specific details regarding the briefing have been announced, given the fast and furious rumors of ... Continue reading
Earl Baltes: Eldora Speedway's Maestro
ROSSBURG, May 31, 2009: Long before Tony Stewart purchased Eldora Speedway in November 2004, the venerable, half-mile dirt oval was already an iconic racing facility. Nestled deep in the Ohio countryside, the 55-year-old dirt track has played host to some of the biggest names in racing â a tradition that continues ... Continue reading
Ave Scores Third Trans-Am Pole of Season at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, May 30, 2009: Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., captured his third Muscle Milk SCCA Trans-Am Series pole of the season and will lead the field to the green Sunday for the Round Four race, part of the Ohio Valley Region SCCA Race of Champions weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Jorge Diaz Jr., of Puerto Rico, wil ... Continue reading
So, Where Exactly Is Eldora Speedway?
ROSSBURG, May 30, 2009: What is the most asked question besides, âHow do I get tickets to the Prelude to the Dreamâ or âHow can I order it on HBO Pay-Per-View®?â Easy, itâs âWhere exactly is Eldora Speedway?â And the answer is quite simple, really. Eldora is in Rossburg, Ohio (popu ... Continue reading
Firestone Indy Lights - Milwaukee - May 30, 2009
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Qualifying Saturday for the Husar's House of Fine Diamonds 100 presented by Charter Firestone Indy Lights event on the 1-mile The Milwaukee Mile, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver and speed: 1. (5) Mario Romancini, 147.800 2. (26) J.R. Hildebrand, 146.927 3. (9) Jonathan Summe ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Milwaukee - May 30, 2009
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Qualifying Saturday for the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar Series event on the 1-mile The Milwaukee Mile, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 168.394 2. (02) Graham Rahal, Dallara-Honda, 168.117 3. (11) Tony Kanaan ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Qualifying Report - Milwaukee - May 30, 2009
BRISCOE WINS POLE FOR ABC SUPPLY/A.J. FOYT 225 WEST ALLIS, WIS. (Saturday, May 30, 2009) - Team Penske drivers will start at opposite ends of the grid for the May 31 ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile. Defending race winner Ryan Briscoe will start first after winning his fifth career IndyCar Series pole, wh ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto, Guangzhou Auto vie for Fujian Motor
Beijing Auto, Guangzhou Auto vie for Fujian Motor http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010695/Beijing-Auto-Guangzhou-Aut o-vie -for-Fujian-Motor.html Shanghai, May 31 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automakers Beijing Auto and Guangzhou Auto have been seeking to acquire Fujian Motor as they proceed on the road to expansion, stat ... Continue reading
Shanghai to subsidize 'old for new' car trade-in
Shanghai to subsidize 'old for new' car trade-in http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010698/Shanghai-to-subsidize-old- for-n ew-car-trade-in.html Shanghai, May 31 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai will subsidize its residents who scrap polluting cars and trucks and buy eco-friendly vehicles in a bid to clean up the city's sky ah ... Continue reading
New York’s Nassau County Selects American Traffic Solutions for Red-Light Camera Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nassau County, New York, which is located on Long Island, just east of the New York City Borough of Queens, has selected American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) of Scottsdale, AZ to run its new red light camera safety program. The contract calls for the installation of cameras across fifty (50) County ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Pilot High on Comfort and Versatility, Right on Size for Families - VIDEO ENHANCED
Torrance, CA - May 31, 2009: The 2010 Honda Pilot crossover combines car-like road manners and around-town driving ease with the most sought-after SUV traits by virtue of its spacious interior, rugged character and all-weather confidence. "The Pilot crossover offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving sophistic ... Continue reading
Doha Qatar May 30, 2009; Dania Saadi writing for Reuters reported that Qatar is still considering taking a stake in debt-laden Porsche (XETRA:PSHG-P.DE - News), or other German auto companies, after the carmaker scaled down a bid for Volkswagen (XETRA:VOWG.DE - News), the prime minister said on Saturday. "This subject ... Continue reading
Volvo: UAW Members Approve New Agreement with Mack Trucks
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Members of the U.S. trade union, the United Auto Workers, have approved the new 40-month Master Agreement with the Volvo Groupâs subsidiary Mack Trucks. The agreement includes the establishment of an independent trust that will completely eliminate Mackâs commitments for pr ... Continue reading
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