Davis Wins Second-Straight SPEED GT Pole, Loses Second-Straight Coin Toss
WATKINS GLEN, July 3, 2009: Brandon Davis, of Huntington Beach, Calif., earned his second-consecutive SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT pole of the season in preparation for Saturdayâs Toyo Tires Watkins Glen Grand Prix Presented by Lala Motorsports. He also lost the post-qualifying coin toss for the second ... Continue reading
Bluff City, Tennessee Signs Contract for Speed Camera Program with American Traffic Solutions
BLUFF CITY, Tenn.--The City of Bluff City, Tennessee has signed a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to implement a speed photo-enforcement program to make Highway 11-E safer for drivers. The cameras will monitor speed in both directions on the highway. "After complaints from several citizens, the cit ... Continue reading
Leoni Buys American Robotics Specialist Valentine Robotics
NUREMBERG, Germamy--Leoni, the leading provider of cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has taken over the US company Valentine Robotics in full effective 1 July 2009. With its acquisition of this robotics specialist, Leoni is further expanding its portfolio in the field of innovative, integrate ... Continue reading
Garmin Expands Relationship with Motorcycle OEM and Announces New Product
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced it has expanded its relationship with BMW Motorrad and the companies have developed the next generation BMW Motorrad Navigator, the Navigator IV, a motorcycle-friendly GPS navigator that is based ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Files Proposed Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 3 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a proposed plan of reorganization (the "Plan") and disclosure statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court"). If confirmed by the Court, the Plan prov ... Continue reading
New Highway Fatality Data Shows 1268 Fewer Families Devastated by Drunk Driving Deaths in 2008
MADD Pleased that Drunk Driving 2008 Traffic Fatalities Decline Substantially; Slow Economy, Strong Law Enforcement, Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving Contribute to Lives Saved on Roadways DALLAS, July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MADD is very pleased that new fatality data from the U.S. Department of Transportation ... Continue reading
Mugen Euro to Build Honda Civic Type R Prototype
Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan. ... Continue reading
Espenlaub Tops SPEED TC Practice at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, July 3, 2009: Charles Espenlaub, of Lutz, Fla., led SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car practice for the second day in-a-row at Watkins Glen International in preparation for Saturdayâs Toyo Tires Watkins Glen Grand Prix Presented by Lala Motorsports, part of the Camping World Grand Prix ... Continue reading
Curran Paces Thursday SPEED GT Practice at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, July 2, 2009: In preparation for Saturdayâs Toyo Tires Watkins Glen Grand Prix Presented by Lala Motorsports, Eric Curran, of Easthampton, Mass., led the first of two practice sessions for Round Five of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championship. Andy Pilgrim, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Bra ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Preview - German Grand Prix - Nurburgring - July 3, 2009
The midway point of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship arrives next weekend with Round nine, the German Grand Prix, to be held at the historic Nürburgring circuit in the Eifel Mountains. The home race for Brawn GP's engine partner Mercedes-Benz, the venue for the German round of the championship alternates be ... Continue reading
MotoGP Preview: Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
Indianapolis, July 3, 2009: THE AMERICANS: U.S. riders Colin Edwards (Houston, Yamaha Tech 3) and Nicky Hayden (Owensboro, Ky., Ducati Team) will compete in this race. Edwards is tied for fifth and Hayden is tied for 13th in the MotoGP standings after seven races this season. â¢Colin Edwards: âI donât thi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Range of Highly Efficient Golf Models
Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the 'economy' range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant. ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Front-Runner in Dutch Government's Plan for Electric Mobility
The Dutch government has asked the Renault Nissan Alliance to aid in the introduction of electric mobility in the Netherlands and to participate in the plan designed to reduce CO2 emissions. Renault and Nissan, with their international expertise in the field, will fill the roles of front-runner and development partner ... Continue reading
Weiming Soh to Assume Responsibility for Volkswagen Sales in China and ASEAN
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is setting up a new key function in International Sales with effect from August 1, 2009 to cater for the growing important of Asian markets. Weiming Soh (42), Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Volkswagen Group China, has been appointed to this new post. ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Sees Rate of Vehicle Downsizing Easing
Q2 Report Shows More People Assuming Mid-Size & Entry-Level Luxury Vehicle Leases MIAMI, July 2 -- LeaseTrader.com, the nation's most popular online marketplace for car lease transfers, announces a shift in customer demand for vehicles that may shed light on the economic recovery. LeaseTrader.com's Q2 customer activity ... Continue reading
Air News Brief (HQ): EPA Extends Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standard Program
*CONTACT:* Cathy Milbourn (News Media Only) _ milbourn.cathy@epa.gov_ (202) 564-7849 (202) 564-4355 * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * July 2, 2009 * EPA Extends Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standard Program *** *"The Agency Provides More Time for the Public to Comment"** * *WASHINGTON** *- The U.S. Environmental Protectio ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Announces Energy Star Homes Reach Nearly 17 Percent Market Share for 2008
*CONTACT: *Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *July 2, 2009 *EPA Announces Energy Star Homes Reach Nearly 17 Percent Market Share for 2008 **" Quarter Billion Dollars in Annual Utility Savings for Energy Efficient Homes "*" "*WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protectio ... Continue reading
Civil War Series to hit Petaluma Friday night
 PRESS RELEASE, HOOSIER RACING TIRES CIVIL WAR SPRINT CAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INCORPORATED FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: bsullivan@placervillespeedway.com   Civil War Series returns to Petaluma for special Friday night event  Media Rele ... Continue reading
Continental Tire The Americas Announces Investment to Strengthen Presence in Latin America
Acquires Majority Shares of Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A. (ERCO). Strengthens Continental's Operations in Growing Andean Region Market Access to ERCO's distribution network completes Continental's footprint in all markets in The Americas. FORT MILL, S.C., July 2 -- Continental Tire North America (CTNA) today ann ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that the County of Sonoma, CA has become the fourth Bay Area location to deploy their ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles. The seven charging stations are now installed throughout the County and will be used for fleet and consumer use ... Continue reading
Ford Takes Four of Top Five Spots in AutoTrader.com's June Most-Viewed New Vehicles List
June AutoTrader.com Traffic Hits Record 16.12 Million Unique Visitors as New, Used and CPO Shoppers Look For Value, Quality ATLANTA, July 2 -- A record 16.12 million unique monthly visitors to AutoTrader.com in June pushed Ford vehicles to claim four of the top 5 slots on the site's list of top 20 most-viewed new cars ... Continue reading
Leading the food distribution drive are Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, The Suburban Collection, Gleaners Community Food Bank, Forgotten Harvest and United Way for Southeastern Michigan Effort includes reaching thousands of children this summer who face hunger because of lack of access to school-sponsor ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: Commercial Vehicle Telematics Offers Multiple Benefits for Fleet Operators
LONDON – 2 July, 2009 – During times of financial crisis and economic downturn, logistic and transportation companies as well as commercial fleets in other industries suffer from increasing fuel costs and shrinking revenues. A large number of these companies must struggle to survive. In this context, an investment ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing: Global Logistics and Transportation Industry Outlook 2009 on Thursday, 9 July 2009 at 16:00 BST London – 2 July 2009 – Filled with unpredictable highs and lows, 2008 was a veritable rollercoaster ride for global trade. Innovative solutions and strategies are now being empl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Stated That it Ended its Shareholding in DSM in Order to Concentrate on its Core Business TEL-AVIV, Israel, July 2 -- ICL, the Israel-based fertilizers and specialty chemicals company, and Volkswagen, the German-based automotive Group, have reached an agreement. Volkswagen is no longer a shareholder in Dead ... Continue reading
ICP Solar Secures Licensing Agreement with Energizer
MONTREAL--ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR.OB, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary solar panels and products, today announced that it has signed a global licensing agreement with Energizer . Under the terms of this agreement, Energizer, one of the world’s largest manufactu ... Continue reading
Moss to Serve as Grand Marshal of Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 at Rockingham Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 Moss to Serve as Grand Marshal of Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 at Rockingham Speedway Richmond County Native to Wave Green Flag for July Fourth Running ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (July 2, 2009) – Will Moss, General Manager of Piedmont Cheerwine’s Raeford (N.C.) Bottling Pla ... Continue reading
- NADAguides.com and AutoTrader.com Provide New Voucher Tool and Give Car Shoppers the Facts on the CARS Program - COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2 -- With the Cash for Clunkers program now called CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System) nearing its launch, new car shoppers will soon have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4 ... Continue reading
NMobile Speed Trap App for iPhone Launches at No Cost with the Start of GPS-Based Coupon Engine
PORTLAND, Ore.--Njection.com LLC announces that Njection Mobile (NMobile), its worldwide speed trap notification system for Apple iPhone 3G and iPod Touch, has released version 1.1.3 for free before the 4th of July weekend. In addition, Njection has released a GPS Enhanced Ad Engine that specifically uses NMobile's uni ... Continue reading
- Voting for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) design that will be featured on the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Funny Car begins Thursday, July 2, and is open until Friday, August 14. - The public is invited to visit www.jdrf.org/ford to make a donation for their favorite car design. The top five ... Continue reading
Placerville Speedway hits July Fourth Parade
PRESS RELEASE PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY , PLACERVILLE , CA . FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 , 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net           Placerville Speedway featured in Pollock Pines July Fourth Parade  Media Re ... Continue reading
Recharge Mower: Beautifying Your Landscape without Damaging the Environment
LOS ANGELES & TORONTO--A greener lawn. A greener planet. That is what the riding Recharge Mower™ is all about. Simply power the unit overnight by plugging the Smart charger into a standard wall outlet and for only pennies of electricity, you will have up to 3* hours of continuous cutting time. The proprietary power s ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Tyres – Forecasts to 2016
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8d0aa0/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Tyres - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. Since just-auto's last edition of automotive tyres was published in July 2008, the outlook for th ... Continue reading
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary to Participate in $4,500 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
Federal Government To Give Consumers Up To $4,500 Purchase New, More Fuel Efficient Cars And Trucks RALEIGH, N.C., July 2 -- Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com) are participating in the Customer Assistance to Recycle and Save program, a new program from the federal gove ... Continue reading
K&N New Release - 2010 Camaro 3.6L, 6.2L
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lucio Tapia K&N Engineering, Inc. (951) 826-4000 Ext.4350 Fax: 951-826-4001 luciot@knfilters.com<mailto:luciot@knfilters.com> K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2010 Chevy Camaro 3.6L, 6.2L Riverside, CA, - The K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2010 Chevy Camaro 3.6L, 6.2L (part no.33-2434< ... Continue reading
K&N New Release - 2010 Mustang GT 4.6L
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lucio Tapia K&N Engineering, Inc. (951) 826-4000 Ext.4350 Fax: 951-826-4001 luciot@knfilters.com<mailto:luciot@knfilters.com> K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2010 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Riverside, CA, - The K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2010 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 (part no.33-2431<htt ... Continue reading
Please see the attached news release from DuPont. Kind Regards, Katie Henwood Collision Services Marketing Manager DuPont Performance Coatings - Refinish Systems P: 734.354.3437 E: katie.m.henwood@usa.dupont.com This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be Privileged, con ... Continue reading
BERLIN - July 3, 2009: For his exhibition "Come to my World" in Berlin, the famous artist Romero Britto chose a Bentley Continental GT as a canvas for his cheerful and vivid signature motifs. This is probably one of the most unusual Bentleys ever seen: a large, happy flower, little stars, squiggles and signs dance on t ... Continue reading
Modena, July 2nd, 2009. Maserati open-top models have been the main attraction at two events paying tribute to Maserati's heritage that took place, within a few days, on different continents. They are the fourteenth edition of the prestigious international event "Vernasca Silver Flag", held in the hills near Piacenza, ... Continue reading
Porsche at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed
LONDON - July 2, 2009: With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917, the first Porsche to win Le Mans outright, and it is there ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe - Turning Circles & Heading Home
Toronto, July 01, 2009:James Hinchcliffe heads back into Firestone Indy Lights Series action this weekend, Saturday 4th July, with the famed Watkins Glen International road course in New York playing host to Round 8 â the series starting a run of three-straight road/street courses through the month of July. â ... Continue reading
GIR Offering AAA Show Your Card and Save Ticket Promotion for Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250
MADISON, July 1, 2009: Gateway International Raceway and AAA have partnered up to provide the "Show Your Card and Save" promotion for the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on July 18. Race fans purchasing their tickets at the GIR ticket office prior to the race can save $10 on a regularly-priced ticket to the NASCAR ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Brings Rolex Series Point Lead to Brumos 250
DAYTONA BEACH, July 1, 2009: TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates brings plenty of momentum to Daytona International Speedway for Saturday's Brumos Porsche 250, Round 7 of 12 of the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season. The 70-lap, 250-mile race, with a two-hour and ... Continue reading
Volvo Secures Record Truck Order in India
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Trucks in India has secured an order for 125 trucks. It is the company's largest order since being established in the country. Vijay Leasing Company in Hyderabad, India is the company purchasing 125 Volvo FM trucks. The trucks will be delivered in the summer of 2009 for use in coal and steel mi ... Continue reading
World Challenge Ready for Fireworks at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, July 1, 2009: After taking the month of June off, the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships are preparing to hit the track for Round Five of the 2009 season. The Toyo Tires Watkins Glen Grand Prix Presented by Lala Motorsports is set for Independence Day Weekend, and there is no better place ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Eyes Victories in the Armor All J&J As the World of Outlaws Tour Continues
INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2009: One of the critical factors that helped Donny Schatz earn the 2008 World of Outlaws (WoO) championship was where he finished more than half of the races. On 33 different occasions, he finished in first or second place over last yearâs 64-race WoO schedule. During this yearâs WoO sc ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs all-new ultra high-performance tire (UHPT), the ADVAN Neova® AD08, received high praise and scores from Tire Rack in its recent Extreme Performance Summer Tire Testing session. Matched against three of Tire Rackâs newest Extreme Performance Summer Tire c ... Continue reading
Coughlin ends up no. 6 in Second Quarter Driver of the Year (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin lands in no. 6 in Second Quarter Driver of the Year DELAWARE, Ohio (July 1) -- NHRA Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin Jr. easily outpaced the four drag racers on the Second Quarter Driver of the Year balloting. Although Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves was the overall winner with 119 points on the graduated scori ... Continue reading
koda has extended a range of offers available across its range until the end of September. Zero per cent finance is available on facelift Octavia and a low rate of 7.9 per cent across the koda range with its Solutions product. Great finance offers are supported with free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles on ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni - Driving Fun With Absolute Precision
He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the worldâ's most uncompromising sports car brand - Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name - the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. ... Continue reading
Europe Celebrates the Fiat 500's Birthday
The new Fiat 500 was launched in unforgettable style on 4 July 2007. Since then, the second generation of the model that has symbolised the history of Italian cars has quickly conquered everyone's hearts. On July 4, alongside the launch of the Fiat 500C, the model will mark its second birthday with a series of events, ... Continue reading
The Ibiza Range Grows with the New FR, CUPRA and Bocanegra Models and the 1.6 TDI CR Engine
The newest additions made to the Ibiza range include cars bearing initials that have made a big name for themselves in the history of the Spanish brand, such as FR and CUPRA, and now the Bocanegra is the most recent arrival, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Ibiza's market launch. ... Continue reading
19 or Over? Get Free Insurance Cover on a Corsa SXi!
Young drivers can keep an eye on their motoring costs as well as driving one of the most fashionable small cars on the road, thanks to Vauxhall. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Honors its Best Salespersons
Volkswagen presented the Volkswagen Diploma to its best international salespersons yesterday. 110 graduates of the Volkswagen International Training Center received their certificates and trophies at a ceremony held in Wolfsburg. Awards were made to Volkswagen brand salespersons from Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia a ... Continue reading
Latest 370Z Puts Other Coupes in the Shade
It's already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. ... Continue reading
Subaru Sponsors Festival's Georgian Market
Subaru (UK) Limited is the new official sponsor of the bustling Georgian Market at this year's Lichfield Festival on Saturday 11 July. Lichfield's Cathedral Close will once again be packed with over 150 quality stalls, plus entertainments for the whole family, for this very popular free annual event. ... Continue reading
World's Fastest Man to Drive Hot Insignia at Festival of Speed
World Land Speed Record holder, Andy Green, will be experiencing a different type of thrust this weekend when he drives the all-new, 325hp Vauxhall Insignia VXR up Goodwood's hillclimb course at the Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
Mazda Refreshes Premacy for Japanese Market
Top-line 20Z grade even sportier; fuel economy gauge added as standard equipment on most model grades - HIROSHIMA - July 3, 2009: JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced upgrades to its Premacy (known as the Mazda5 in overseas markets) compact minivan in Japan. Popular due to its sporty styling and driving per ... Continue reading
International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
Despite Optimism, Sales Continue to Drop ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 2 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released June 2009 sales figures for the international automobile industry. AIADA represents over 11,000 international franchises, which so far this year account for 54.6 percent o ... Continue reading
AAA Joins Roadway Infrastructure Safety Coalition
WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Roadway Infrastructure Safety Coalition (RISC) is pleased to announce the addition of AAA to its quickly growing ranks. RISC was created in late 2008 to raise awareness on the need for increased attention and investment in roadway safety infrastructure. Through doing so ... Continue reading
Jl Audio introduces Stealthbox Subwoofer for the Honda Pilot
Hello All - JL Audio has introduced a Stealthbox subwoofer system for the Honda Pilot. Press release attached as a word doc along with a digital image. copy of release is below. JL Audio Debuts Honda Pilot Stealthbox® Subwoofer Miramar, FLâJune 2009âCombining off-road capability with a reputation for relia ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
