Andretti Autosport Practice Quotes - Watkins Glen - July 2, 2010
MARCO ANDRETTI, #26 TEAM VENOM ENERGY DRINK CAR (ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT) * Finished in P11 "We had some mechanical issues today with the Venom car so we only got one true run in, but that considered we don't have a bad base line car. I think as a team we have some work to do; we're a bit off pace." ADAM CARROLL, #27 TEAM B ... Continue reading
MotoGP Preview: Grand Prix Of Catalunya - July 2, 2010
WHERE: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Circuit is 2.937 miles (4.727 km), with 13 turns. Race is 25 laps. WHEN: Sunday, July 4. It is the seventh of 18 events this season. ... Continue reading
BREA, Calif. July 2, 2010; As America prepares to celebrate its birthday and independence, many Americans are getting ready to enjoy their freedom with the pursuit of the open road. Historically, the automobile has been a symbol of individual free will, allowing people to explore on their own schedule. Few car companie ... Continue reading
Pacific Mobile/Biosign Car To Start 5th At Daytona
Daytona Beach, July 2, 2010: AIM Autosportâs Pacific Mobile/Biosign car will start tomorrowâs race at Daytona International Speedway from 5th place following a qualifying session this morning and the subsequent disqualification of a competitor for an aerodynamic infraction. Having missed the season opener, th ... Continue reading
Volvo Drivers from UK and Netherlands Participate in Major Safety Study - VIDEO STORY
STOCKHOLM - July 2, 2010: A large-scale safety research project is now being rolled out in collaboration with DHL Tradeteam in the UK and Dutch haulage firm Nijhof-Wassink. The aim is to study driver behaviour in various traffic situations and to examine how this behaviour interfaces with the truckâs on-board safe ... Continue reading
Fellows, Cunningham and Meyer Quickest In World Challenge Practice at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, July 2, 2010: Ron Fellows, of Mississauga, Ontario, topped a pair of Friday morning World Challenge Championships practices at Watkins Glen International in preparation for the World Challenge Grand Prix of Watkins Glen presented by Sunoco. Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Eric Meyer, of Indianap ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Releases New Photos and Details on Redesigned 2011 CL-Class
LOS ANGELES - July 2, 2010: With stylish, eye-catching design, exclusive appointments and cutting-edge technology, the extensively updated 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class underscores its flagship position in the world of refined automobiles. Powered by a new 429-hp V8 biturbo engine which achieves a 10-15% improvement in f ... Continue reading
New body concepts to meet the challenges of a new mobility. Powering a vehicle electrically means more than just replacing the combustion engine with an electric drive system. The electrification of a vehicle involves far-reaching revisions to the entire body, as the electric drive system components place very differen ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - The Electric Drivetrain.
Up to now, driving a car has always meant having a combustion engine for company. However, changes in the environment and within society have shown that using fossil fuels across all areas of daily life comes at an ecological cost. And, of course, the fuels themselves will not be available indefinitely. The BMW Group v ... Continue reading
Citroen DS3 R3: The new standard
2nd July 2010 10/M30 CITROËN DS3 R3: THE NEW STANDARD In addition to Citroën Racing's official participation in WRC, where it has won five FIA World Championship Constructors' titles, Citroën Racing has always offered products designed for customers. The champion team has now furthered this rich tradition with Citro ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - Why electromobility?
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Thomas Plucinsky BMW Product and Technology Communications Manager Tel. 201-307-3783 Thomas.Plucinsky@bmwna.com David J. Buchko Advanced Powertrain Communications Motorsport & Heritage Communications Tel. 201-307-3709 Dave.Buchko@bmwna.com Matthew Russell BMW Product and Technology Commu ... Continue reading
By Henny Hemmes European Senior Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MUNICH July 2, 2010; It is no secret that the BMW Group is developing Project-i, an electrical mega city car that is due to arrive on the market in 2013. Electrical drive is not new for the Bavarian car manufacturer, who launched its first EV as e ... Continue reading
NFB, Virginia Tech, and Grand-Am Form Historic Partnership to Advance Innovative Technology DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering (Virginia Tech) announced today that they have par ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Teaches Kids the Importance of Being Seen in Traffic - VIDEO STORY
STOCKHOLM - July 2, 2010: Sixty per cent of all accidents in which a truck collides with a pedestrian or cyclist can be blamed on the driver's blind spot. Many of the people injured are children. In Denmark, Volvo Trucks and several other organisations have therefore joined forces in a project designed to teach childre ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - CFRP A Material for the Future.
The aerospace industry and the world of motorsport already rely heavily on carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). This material has many advantages, which automotive engineers are increasingly exploiting wherever components need to combine high stress resistance with light weight, high stiffness and high strength. The ... Continue reading
pub 2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - project i
Based on its review of current social and environmental trends (ch. 1), in mid-2007 the BMW Group presented a new strategic roadmap for the company â the âNumber Oneâ strategy. This strategy makes a firm commitment to profitability, sustainable value creation and safeguarding the companyâs independe ... Continue reading
Ave Leads Opening Trans-Am Series Practice at Lime Rock Park
LIME ROCK, July 2, 2010: In the first of two practice sessions for the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series in preparation for Saturdayâs race at Lime Rock Park, championship leader Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., once again got his weekend off to a great start. Driving the No. 4 Tony Ave Racing/Pro Motor Engines Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP Preview - Silverstone - July 2, 2010
Round 10 of the 2010 Formula One World Championship, the British Grand Prix, takes place next weekend at the remodelled Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire. Venue for the first World Championship Grand Prix held sixty years ago in May 1950, Silverstone will be the second home race of the season for MERCEDES GP PETR ... Continue reading
JEGS Perfect Start iPhone Application Now Available
DELAWARE, July 2, 2010: Honing your starting line skills has never been easier thanks to the brand-new JEGS Perfect Start iPhone application, which is free to download and use. "We're in a global environment and by offering this free app we're hoping to fill a specific need for drag racers, fans, and everyone that just ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Electric Vehicle Wins with Record Time at Pikes Peak
<b>EV bests previous âRace to the Cloudsâ mark by over a minute</b> Vehicle driving on Yokohama tires and powered by a new AC Propulsion motor broke the record for electric vehicles in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado over the weekend. With Japanese driver Ikuo Hanawa ... Continue reading
CRP Racing Fined For Mosport World Challenge Violation
TOPEKA, July 1, 2010: SCCA Pro Racing today assessed penalties on the No. 2 CRP Racing Chevrolet Corvette team as a result of a rules violation in the week prior to the World Challenge Championships event at Mosport International Raceway, May 21 â 23. CRP Racing was fined $1500 and driver Ron Fellows was penalized ... Continue reading
ARCA Pioneer Andy Hillenburg Prepared To Come Out Of Retirement For Protege Bryan Silas
CONCORD, July 1, 2010: Andy Hillenburg, owner of Fast Track Racing (FTR) and Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway promoter, is preparing himself to possibly come out of retirement and take the reins of the No. 11 Rockingham Speedway / Palm Beach Grading Ford Fusion in next weekendâs Prairie Meadows 200 events at Iowa Speedw ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Looking To Recapture Momentum At Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen, July 1, 2010: Looking to rebound after coming off a pair of disappointing oval races, IndyCar Series rookie Simona De Silvestro and the Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing crew arrive at this weekendâs Camping World Grand Prix, at the famed Watkins Glen circuit, with renewed focus and hunger. The race at ... Continue reading
Only Production Vehicle in Final Round of Competition BLUE ASH, Ohio, July 1 -- AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the all-electric, emission-free conversion of GM vehicles, announced today that the AMP electric car has advanced to the finals of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZ ... Continue reading
ARCA Pioneer Andy Hillenburg Prepared To Come Out Of Retirement For Bryan Silas
ARCA Pioneer Andy Hillenburg Prepared To Come Out Of Retirement For Protégé Bryan Silas “Silas’s First Child Due Approaching Iowa Speedway Race; Hillenburg Prepared To Saddle Up In No. 11 Ford Fusion If Needed�?? CONCORD, North Carolina (July 1, 2010) - - Andy Hillenburg, owner of Fast Track Rac ... Continue reading
European Union vendor-Electric scooter/bike/motorcycle from China factory
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COLUMBUS, Ohio--U.S. drivers say they are seeing first-hand the danger of driving while distracted (DWD). A new public opinion poll conducted by Harris Interactive for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company shows nearly four out of 10 (38 percent) drivers say they have been hit or nearly hit by a driver distracted by thei ... Continue reading
Insurer Data Shows 4th of July is Most Dangerous Driving Holiday
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., July 1 -- According to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company claims data, vehicle crashes are more likely on the 4th of July than on other major U.S. holidays. An average of 6,031 collision claims has been made by State Farm policyholders on July 4th over the past five years (2005 to 2009). ... Continue reading
Regional Leaders Supporting Bipartisan Electrification Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electrification Coalition (EC) today released letters from the mayors of Houston, Indianapolis, Portland (Oregon), and the Bay Area cities of San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland, strongly supporting the bipartisan, bicameral electrification legislation introduced in May ... Continue reading
Tesla Unveils Roadster 2.5 at Newest Stores in Europe and North America
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors today announced Roadster 2.5, the latest generation of its revolutionary electric sports car. It will debut simultaneously with the opening of Tesla's two new stores in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Newport Beach, California. âThese improvements are a direct result of customer feedback a ... Continue reading
Minor Changes for Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce a new look for the popular Grand Vitara. The latest three and five door models now feature a cleaner and more sophisticated bodyline at the rear without the door mounted spare wheel. This latest change gives Grand Vitara a more urban look together with a 200mm reduction in overall l ... Continue reading
Preh Outfits Porsche's 918 Spyder Concept Car with New Center Control System
Preh, a leading supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, has outfitted the new must-see Porsche 918 Spyder concept vehicle with an innovative center console control system. The super-high-performance, mid-sized sports car with hybrid drive wowed attendees at this year's Geneva Auto ... Continue reading
A New Diversity of Efficient Driving Pleasure: The BMW Model Range from the Autumn of 2010
Starting in the autumn of 2010, extensive additions to the engine portfolio and the equipment range for a large number of model series will bring about a further increase in the diversity of the BMW model range. Following its successful launch, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan can, as from September 2010, also be equipped fo ... Continue reading
Efficieny, Sustainability, Comfort: The New Generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito is a benchmark among vans. Its new drive system is extremely efficient and delivers top performance. The optionally available BlueEFFICIENCY technology offers the utmost in eco-friendly and economical driving. The Vito is also a star in terms of its improved payload and robust n ... Continue reading
The BMW Group is once again breaking new ground with the Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due to come onto the market in 2013: "The Megacity Vehicle is a revolutionary automobile. It will be the world' first volume-produced vehicle with a passenger cell made from carbon. Our LifeDrive architecture is helping us to open a new ch ... Continue reading
Faurecia Takes 18.75% Stake in Xuyang Group, China
Faurecia has announced the signing of an agreement with the Municipality of Changchun (Jilin Province) and with the Xuyang Group, an automotive equipment supplier in which it holds a majority stake, in order to accelerate the development of its activities in China. ... Continue reading
Nissan's iconic Murano is now available in Europe with a diesel engine, significantly broadening its appeal for European customers. ... Continue reading
Remember to Check Your Tyres Before Going on Holiday
With the holiday season starting, Continental strongly advises all motorists to examine their tyres carefully - not only checking the tread depth, but also looking for any damage that might have occurred to the tread or sidewall. ... Continue reading
GRAMMER Shows its Design Competence in the New Volkswagen Touareg
GRAMMER AG, the Bavarian automotive supplier and seating systems manufacturer, is supplying interior components for the new Volkswagen Touareg: front and rear headrests, armrests in the front and rear and the center console, including various built-in features. Thus, after supplying the center console for the Passat, G ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke Orders Hit 15,000 in Europe
Following the Nissan Juke price announcement across Europe at the beginning of June, Nissan has registered just over 15,000 orders. Customer deliveries will begin across Europe in October. ... Continue reading
Comfort, Sustainability, Design, Driving Pleasure: The New Generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano raises the benchmark for comfort, material quality and efficiency in large-capacity vehicles to a whole new level. The improved interior of both cockpit and passenger compartment sets new standards, as does an efficient new drive system. The vehicle's unique BlueEFFICIENCY tech ... Continue reading
Renault Broadens its Teleworking Program
The management of Renault and the following trade unions CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, have signed a rider to the teleworking agreement of January 22, 2007. Under the terms of the new agreement, employees of Renault s.a.s (French perimeter) will be able to telework from home one day per week, as opposed to a minimum of two prev ... Continue reading
To the Point: New Sharan is World's Best in its Class with 5.5 l/100 km Fuel Economy
Volkswagen is building a new MPV. An MPV that at 4.85 metres is precisely 22 centimetres longer than the previous model. With up to 7 seats. And up to 2,430 litres cargo capacity. With up to 9 airbags and 33 storage options. With the most solid body in its class. With sliding doors. With countless small detailed soluti ... Continue reading
The Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI Quattro - Fascinating Dynamics
Audi is adding another model to its R8 high-performance sports car lineup: Hot on the heels of the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro comes another model with a V8 engine. The 4.2-liter FSI produces 316 kW (430 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 299 km/h ... Continue reading
Readers of Sport Auto Vote Three Times 1st Place for MTM
Over 10.000 readers took part at the Readers' Choice Award of the famous German automobile magazine sport auto and set MTM models in three of ten categories on first place. That is the reason why the manufacturer from Wettstetten is obviously the winner among the tuners of this yearâs readers choice award. In the ... Continue reading
Dodge Celebrates the Ultimate Factory Customized Viper
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- Dodge Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles (right) and plant manager Shelly Brown Gordon (third from right) welcomed more than 400 hundred loyal Viper owners at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit today to present the ultimate factory customized 2010 Dodge Viper coupe to proud new ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Launch of Certified Pre-Owned Program
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the launch of a NEW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program designed to maximize the value of a pre-owned Mazda, ease customers' pre-owned vehicle buying experience and lower customers' cost of ownership. Under the program, Mazda dealers will fo ... Continue reading
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