A Photographic Look At The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
© 2009 by Carey Russ After a few years of the usual modus operandi at the LA Auto Show press preview days -- running with the herd to all the various new car and concept vehicle presentations, and dealing with trampling crowds worthy of a soccer riot to get press kits afterwards -- I decided to take a more relaxed app ... Continue reading
Indoor Karting Venues Build Events Around PKE2010
Las Vegas, December 11, 2009: With the inclusion of the world of indoor karting into the PKE2010 show presented by the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, dozens of facilities around the country have embraced this event as their own and are working hard to make this an annual event. Indoor performance karting centers such as Xtr ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Impresses in Team Stargate Worlds/HVM IndyCar Test
Sebring, December 11, 2009: HVM Racing and Team Stargate Worlds wrapped up a successful test Wednesday with Swiss driver Simona De Silvestro behind the wheel of an HVM IndyCar. De Silvestro ran 147 clean laps over two days at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway. "She was very impressive," said Keith Wiggins, HVM Racin ... Continue reading
SCCA Pro Racing Adds Dates to 2010 Trans-Am Schedule
TOPEKA, Dec. 11, 2009: Speaking at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, Fla., SCCA Pro Racing President and CEO Robert Wildberger today announced schedule and staffing plans for the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series, including two additional race weekends. As part of an SCCA Pro Racing press conference, ... Continue reading
Fifteen-Year-Old Zach Veach and Jensen MotorSport Join Forces
ORLANDO, December 11, 2009: With the 23rd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show as the backdrop, Zach Veach and Jensen MotorSport announced today that Veach will compete in the 2010 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. The 15-year-old driver will be the youngest in the 37-year histo ... Continue reading
Kudos, Scoffs, Observations and Oh Yeah New Cars in This Month's Letter From Europe
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I don’t think I’ve ever called a BMW silly in 14 years of writing for The Auto Channel. Until now. The 2010 X6 M should never have been made. It is 100% surplus to requirements. For 93 thousand dollars –admittedly with some extras-it really is quite ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Scion xD Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 128 hp @ 6,000 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 96.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 154.7 x 67.9 x 60.0 in. Tires: P195/60R16 Cargo volume: 10.5/35.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2010 Porsche Cayenne Transsiberia Tiptronic Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Porsche Cayenne Transsiberia Tiptronic Engine: 4.8-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 405 hp @ 6,500 rpm/369 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Tiptronic with Hill Holder Wheelbase: 112.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 188.9 x 75.9 x 66.9 in. Tires: P255/55R18 Cargo vol ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance The second generation of Cadillac's SRX luxury crossover is here. Or should that be "second iteration"? For while it is still Cadillac's entry in the mid-sized luxury crossover class, the 2010 SRX shares nothing but its name with the vehicle th ... Continue reading
Boeing Revolutionizes Flight: 787 Dreamliner - Episodes 6 and 7 - VIDEO
AUTO CENTRAL - December 13, 2009: The final two episodes in the multi-chapter series that documents the development and building of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the next great commercial jumbo jet. The 787 Dreamliner is scheduled to take it first flight on December 15, 2009 at 10AM PST. Episode 6 - Designing the Interior ... Continue reading
WSJ Reports BAIC Inks Deal for Some Saab Assets
STOCKHOLM, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Saab can still find a buyer for the whole firm, a spokesman for the loss-making auto maker said on Sunday after The Wall Street Journal reported China's BAIC had agreed with General Motors [GM.UL] to buy some of the Swedish company's assets. Saab, one of Sweden's best known brands, has bee ... Continue reading
Camaro receives a Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award
Detroit December 11, 2009 Tom Peters, executive director, GM performance cars and full-size trucks, today accepted a Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for the design of the all-new Camaro. “It’s truly an honor to receive an Automotive Excellence Award from such a trusted and well-known publication ... Continue reading
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