IndyCar - Andretti Autosports Practice Comments
JOHN ANDRETTI, #43 TEAM WINDOW WORLD CAR * Ended the Fast Friday session with a best lap speed of 224.91 "It was a pretty productive day for Team Window World. We made a plan and stuck to it. We wanted to try some different things so we did that first on used tires this morning. We feel really good about our last run. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Castroneves Tops Practice Charts At Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2011: Helio Castroneves laid down a marker of 228.611 mph that roused the sun-soaked crowd at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and raised a few competitors' eyebrows on Fast Friday, the six-hour session in which 39 drivers prepared for Pole Day by recording 2,254 laps on the 2.5-mile oval. Alex Tag ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Schmidt Motorsports Practice Report
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2011: Sam Schmidt Motorsports drivers Alex Tagliani and Townsend Bell were again top-10 mainstays on the speed chart during Fridayâs practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500. Tagliani, driver of the No. 77 Bowers & Wilkins Dallara/Honda/Firestone for SSM, posted the second ... Continue reading
World Challenge - Skeen Tops Second Combined Practice
BOWMANVILLE, May 20, 2011: Mike Skeen, of Charlotte, N.C., led the second session and was quickest overall on Friday at Mosport International Raceway during practice for this weekendâs Pirelli Grand Prix of Mosport Victoria Day Speedfest Presented by Optima Batteries doubleheader. Ben Crosland, from Salt Lake City ... Continue reading
IndyCar - De Silvestro Not Cleared To Drive Yet
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2011: According to AP, Simona de Silvestro will not practice Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but her team still hopes she will be able to qualify this weekend. The 22-year-old Swiss has not yet been cleared to drive by medical officials after burning her hands in a crash Thursday. De Silves ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Raikkonen Press Conference
KIMI RAIKKONEN, No. 15 Perky Jerky Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports What attracted you to NASCAR? "Hi everybody. What brings me here? I think it's many, many different reasons for that. Since I stopped in Formula 1, my interests have always been in many different motorsports. I want to try different things and thi ... Continue reading
World Challenge - Sofronas, Brown And Rapone Leads Practice At Mosport
BOWMANVILLE, Canada (May 20, 2011) â Two Pirelli World Challenge class Championship leaders and a series newcomer led the opening practice on Friday afternoon at Mosport International Raceway, part of the Pirelli Grand Prix of Mosport Victoria Day Speedfest Presented by Optima Batteries. GT leader James Sofronas, ... Continue reading
Pro Racing - Tony Ave Tops Time Charts In Opening Trans-Am Practice At Mosport
BOWMANVILLE, May 20, 2011: Defending SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series champion Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., needed just three laps in Fridayâs opening practice session to comfortably top the time charts in preparation for Sundayâs fourth round of the 2011 Trans-Am season at Mosport International Speedway. Ave po ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Kimball Press Conference Transcript
MODERATOR: Chip, I don't know if this was the last time we were in this very place, but I do remember a press conference last year with you with the Harley J. Earl Trophy, you and Mr. Penske and the possibility of doing the double, and by gosh you did it. That has to be a great memory, huh? CHIP GANASSI: Certainly. MOD ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - The Palace One Week To Go
London, May 20, 2011: There's just a week to go before the second annual Motorsport at Crystal Palace, in association with the Ancaster Group. Last year's event attracted over 5,000 spectators; this year, we're building on that success with a host of attractions to entertain visitors of all ages, alongside the exciting ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - True Grit Award To Highlight Indianapolis 500 Bump Day
INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2011: Officials from the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) and C&R Racing Inc., announced today that the âRally In The Alley,â� a reception for all INDYCAR team members participating in the Indianapolis 500, will take place Sunday in Gasoline Alley at the Indianapolis M ... Continue reading
Ferrari Challenge - Tucker's World Tour Heads to Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca, May 20, 2011: While most of his contemporaries in the American Le Mans Series and Intercontinental Le Mans Cup consider this an off weekend, Scott Tucker has different ideas. The Level 5 Motorsports driver is racing this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the Ferrari Challenge Series. The three-time n ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Barcelona Mercedes/Petronas GP Practice Report
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished today's practice sessions at the Circuit de Catalunya in sixth and seventh places respectively on the timesheets. The team's programme for today focused on evaluating the new developments to the MGP W02 car for this weekend. Tyre evaluations, par ... Continue reading
Mazda Researchers to Receive Engineering Award
HIROSHIMA, JapanâTwo researchers from Mazda Motor Corporation will be honored for their research achievements at the 61st annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) awards presentation. Both researchers will receive the Outstanding Technical Paper Award. The Outstanding Technical Paper Award Awarded fo ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops Highly Efficient "SKYACTIV-G 1.3" Direct-Injection Gasoline Engine
HIROSHIMA, Japan Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the "SKYACTIV-G 1.3" direct-injection 1.3-liter gasoline engine will be the first of its next-generation SKYACTIV technologies to be introduced to the market. Mazda will unveil the engine at the Automotive Engineering Exposition that will be held from May 18 t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Prices Debt Offerings
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19, 2011 -- Chrysler Group LLC ("Chrysler Group") announced today the pricing of its previously announced offering of new secured senior debt securities (the "Notes") and credit facilities. The Notes will be issued in two tranches: $1.5 billion principal amount of 8% Secured Senior Notes due 20 ... Continue reading
CORE Reports Third Quarter Results
HOUSTON--Contango ORE, Inc. (ââ¬ÅCOREââ 30;¬???) (OTCBB:CTGO) reported a loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 of $140,394 or $.09 per basic and diluted share, compared to a loss of $306,134, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year. âOur airborne magnetic and el ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2011 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results. The Company's presentation will be at 10:30 AM Easte ... Continue reading
Honolulu Police Department Purchases Additional BMW Authority Motorcycles
Woodcliff Lake, NJ May 18, 2011 For 12 years running, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has opted to purchase BMW police motorcycles for its 36-member Solo Motorcycle Detail. By the end of June, 34 BMW R 1200 RT-P police motorcycles will replace 34 older models in the HPDâs existing fleet of 50 BMW police motor ... Continue reading
May 19, 2011 - Honda and the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) have announced today that Honda will become the newest member of the CEP program, providing further impetus to the hydrogen movement in Europe. CEP is Europe's leading fuel cell vehicle and hydrogen infrastructure demonstration project, bringing together exper ... Continue reading
GT Solar Announces ASF100 Advanced Sapphire Growth System
MERRIMACK, N.H.--GT Solar International, Inc. , a global provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and other specialty markets, today announced the ASFââ¢100 advanced sapphire growth system. The ASF100 increases yielded ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Mass.--Acme Packetî , the leader in session delivery network solutions, today announced plans to expand its Bedford, Massachusetts global headquarters in order to meet a hiring goal of more than 180 new employees in Massachusetts this year. âWe are proud of Acme Packet's successâ The arrangeme ... Continue reading
Tyrexpo India 2011 to provide fascinating insight into dynamic Indian tire market
Tyrexpo India 2011 to provide fascinating insight into dynamic Indian tyre market Latest news from inaugural Indian tyre exhibition May 20th 2011 - Visitors to the first Tyrexpo India 2011 exhibition in Chennai will experience a fascinating and commercially valuable insight into the dynamics of the Indian tyre market. ... Continue reading
Wednesday, June 8 Live on HBO Pay-Per-View® INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2011: Tony Kanaan, the 2004 IZOD IndyCar Series champion and nine-time Indianapolis 500 starter, will compete in the Prelude to the Dream June 8 at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, which will be presented live to the entire nation on H ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Simona de Silvestro Involved in Crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - VIDEO ENHANCED
Indianapolis, May 19, 2011: Shortly after taking to the track for Indy 500 practice on Thursday afternoon, Simona de Silvestro was involved in a tremendous crash, which injured her hands and destroyed her primary #78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy car. After being taken to the track's medical center, the official update came ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Roush Fenway And Wood Brothers Again Keep Bayne On The Sidelines
CONCORD, May 19, 2011: Roush Fenway and the Wood Brothers have decided to withhold Trevor Bayne from NASCAR competition this weekend, including Sundayâs Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway and Saturday nightâs Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. âAlthough we would like for Trevor to be ... Continue reading
Eaton to Participate in the KeyBanc Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference on June 1
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Richard H. Fearon, Eaton vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer, will participate in the KeyBanc Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference in Boston on June 1, 2011. The purpose of the Eaton presentation is to ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Power Tops Thursday Practice Standings
INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2011: IZOD IndyCar Series points leader Will Power topped the speed charts as practice for the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 resumed following a two-day weather-related break. Patrick posted a quick lap of 226.267 mph to place 10th on the speed chart. With 12 minutes left in the six-hour sess ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - MOH Recipent Crandall Named Honorary Starter For 500
INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2011: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Bruce P. Crandall has been named honorary starter for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on Sunday, May 29, waving the green flag to begin racing for the field of 33 drivers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Retired Col. Crandall, who fl ... Continue reading
KeyBank Expands Key To Safe Teen Driving Program
CLEVELAND, May 20, 2011 -- KeyBank is expanding a free program designed to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. KeyBank conducted its Key to Safe Teen Driving program in four cities in Ohio and Indiana last summer, in conjunction with The Mid-Ohio Sc ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services, Inc. Completes $1.95 Billion Debt Refinancing
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a $1.7 billion, six-year senior secured term loan facility and a $250 million, five-year senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders. In addition to replacing the companyââ¬â¢s prior senior secured cred ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Wells Fargo Consumer Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2011 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the Wells Fargo Consumer Conference. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results. The Company's presentation will be at 2:40 PM Pacific on May 24 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "United Kingdom Autos Report Q2 2011" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's United Kingdom Autos Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, auto associations, government departments and regulatory bodies ... Continue reading
Leaders at NineSigma Conference Agree: Open Innovation Is Not an Option, But a Competitive Necessity
CLEVELAND, May 20, 2011 -- From Hallmark Cards, which invented augmented-reality greeting cards to improve its top line, to General Motors, which partnered with NASA to develop a robotic assistant to supplement human activity, the message is clear: collaborating on innovation is not an option; it's a competitive necess ... Continue reading
'Yeti' Another Award As Skoda Crossover Wins Car Of The Year
The multi-award winning Skoda Yeti Crossover has done it again, taking the coveted 'Car of the Year' title at the first ever Honest John awards. ... Continue reading
La Martina and Maserati together: polo and motors, elegance and horsepower. But what they really have in common is the passion for competition, the desire to achieve the best possible results in terms of sport, technique and design. ... Continue reading
Honda Recalls 2012 Honda Civic
honda recalls 2012 Honda Civic ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Unveils New V12 Zagato
Aston Martin will unveil the stunning new V12 Zagato endurance racer concept on the shores of Lake Como, Italy at the Villa D'Este Concours tomorrow. ... Continue reading
Style And Substance As Volkswagen Launches Transporter Sportline
The versatile Transporter range is now available with even more style as ordering opens for the new Sportline models. Offering greater variation than ever before, the new Sportline specification is available on both panel van and kombi models, in both short- and long-wheelbase with prices starting from £28,220 (exclud ... Continue reading
New Ferrari Special Projects One-Off To Debut At Villa D'este
New York collector and Ferrari enthusiast Peter Kalikow visited the factory to take delivery of his Special Projects Ferrari Superamerica 45, a unique one-off model. Styled internally by Ferrari Design and engineered and built in-house, the car was specified by Mr Kalikow to celebrate 45 years since he first became a F ... Continue reading
Monster Snowbine Ploughs Its Way Into World Of Top Gear
Two exciting new exhibits have joined the World of Top Gear Exhibition at Beaulieu. The Snowbine, created by the show's presenters, has ploughed its way into the exhibition, along with one of the Double Decker cars used in Top Gear's version of an Australian Ashes tournament. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Says "Show Me The Money"
Mercedes-Benz offers $5,000 Cash back now to beat the budget ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Makes Room For More Space
As more and more customers use their pickup to haul not only cargo but also people, the all-new Ford Ranger delivers more cabin room where it matters. ... Continue reading
Honda's Jazz Is Safety Conscious
Many people looking to buy a small car want it to look good and have loads of features. They also want it to be packed full of the latest safety technology. So how do we satisfy all these needs with one small car? ... Continue reading
Jeep Expands 'Don't Hold Back' To Motorsport
Chrysler Australia is extending its 'Don't Hold Back' challenge to motorsport with a new Jeep sponsorship of the globally acclaimed Dodge Viper GT3, driven by champion race car driver Greg Crick at Australian GT events. ... Continue reading
Family-Run Carrier Adds Two New Cat Trucks, One After The Other
Clackline Haulage owners Ashley and Minnie Hall purchased their first Cat Truck, a Cat CT610 extended cab, when it was launched on the Australian market last December. Just five months later, they are now taking delivery of its larger sibling, the Cat CT630 prime mover. ... Continue reading
New Golf BlueMotion - The Most Fuel Efficient Golf Of All Time
First showcased at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last year, Volkswagen's new, super-efficient model - Golf BlueMotion - is finally ready to prove that amazing fuel-efficiency can still be obtained in an everyday car. The Golf BlueMotion combines efficiency with comfort and equipment to create a vehi ... Continue reading
Get 'On Your Bike' At Shannons Winter Auction
Classic motorcycle enthusiasts are spoiled for choice at Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction on May 23, with 14 predominantly British machines on offer from a large private collection. ... Continue reading
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