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Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Latest and the Greatest for Cars at HyperWorks Technology Conference

The Latest and the Greatest for Cars at HyperWorks Technology Conference

John Viera, director of sustainability for Ford Motor Company, and Kent Day, engineering team technical director for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) amoung others, will talk about the latest and greatest auto innovations in environmental and advanced design at the 2011 Americas HyperWorks Technology Conference (HTC2011) ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Indy Finishing Order Under Review - Standby

IndyCar - Indy Finishing Order Under Review - Standby

Apperently, the finishing order is under review. Wheldon passed under the yellow, but Hildebrand caused the flag....hmmmm, interesting puzzle that. ... Continue reading

61% Increase for ECOtality, Maker of Clean Electric Transportation and Storage Technology

61% Increase for ECOtality, Maker of Clean Electric Transportation and Storage Technology

“As we expand our relationships with commercial and retail partners, such as Macy’s, Best Buy and Jones Lang LaSalle, and capitalize on our established strategic relationships with companies such as ABB and Cisco, we are well-positioned to hit our key operational milestones and install approximately 14, ... Continue reading

The UK Loves Green Cars

The UK Loves Green Cars

Sales of the Toyota Prius 2011 have shot up 51.5% in the first three months of 2011 and Nissan recently launched its eco friendly electric vehicle, the Leaf in the UK and the company states that it already has 550 standing orders. Chris Green, Co-Founder and Sales Director of Motoring.co.uk, comments: "Our research on ... Continue reading

Summer Fun is Coming--Make Sure Your Car is Ready

Summer Fun is Coming--Make Sure Your Car is Ready

Be sure to stay on top of these maintenance services. Some key components to inspect before hitting the road: * Tire Pressure and Tire Safety: Check tire pressure. Make sure the pressure is set at the manufacturer's specification - which is typically found on the placard along the door jamb. ... Continue reading

Nationwide Series - Elliott Sadler Post-Race Report

Nationwide Series - Elliott Sadler Post-Race Report

CONCORD, May 29, 2011: Elliott Sadler and the No. 2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet team started the Top Gear 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway this Saturday with momentum as the NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader. Sadler battled an ill-handling racecar throughout the 200-lap event before bringing home a 10th-place finis ... Continue reading

Indy Lights - Team E Race Report

Indy Lights - Team E Race Report

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2011: Rusty Mitchell of Midland, Texas advanced more positions than any other driver in the Firestone Freedom 100, the premier event in Firestone Indy Lights, Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Driving the Motorola/Petro Communications/Skip Barber Racing School No. 17 fielded by Team E Rac ... Continue reading

Indy Lights - Dempsey Brings Car Home In Sixth In Freedom 100

Indy Lights - Dempsey Brings Car Home In Sixth In Freedom 100

Indianapolis, May 28, 2011: In his debut at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, rookie Firestone Indy Lights driver Peter Dempsey battled with weather, car and driver to ultimately bring his No. 36 O2RT/Pulse/Microbiology International/Motorsport Ireland car home in sixth for the Firestone Freedo ... Continue reading

Indy Lights - Krohn Places 12th After Late-Race Crash

Indy Lights - Krohn Places 12th After Late-Race Crash

INDIANAPOLIS, May 27, 2011: Rookie Anders Krohn led his first laps in Firestone Indy Lights competition at an opportune time, as the Houston-based driver and his Belardi Auto Racing No. 9 showed their muscle during the series’ premier event, the Firestone Freedom 100, Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa ... Continue reading

Playboy MX-5 Cup - Cooper Dominates For Second Win At Lime Rock

Playboy MX-5 Cup - Cooper Dominates For Second Win At Lime Rock

LAKEVILLE, May 28, 2011: After being the fastest in SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice and qualifying on Friday, Mike Cooper, of Syosset, N.Y., expected Saturday’s race at Lime Rock Park would be much more difficult. That prediction couldn’t have been more wrong, as Cooper cruised to a dominating ... Continue reading

Nationwide Series - Kenseth Wins As Fastenal Fast Fleet Dominates

Nationwide Series - Kenseth Wins As Fastenal Fast Fleet Dominates

CONCORD, May 28, 2011: Roush Fenway Racing continued its NASCAR domination, with the ‘Fastenal Fast Fleet’ posting a one-two finish and placing three cars inside the top four of Saturday’s Top Gear 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth - filling in for Trevor Bayne - and Carl Edwards battled for ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel and Clean Energy Automobiles Will Be Produced By Volkswagen's Chattanooga's New Plant

Clean Diesel and Clean Energy Automobiles Will Be Produced By Volkswagen's Chattanooga's New Plant

Low-emission and high-gas mileage vehicles will be an important part of the solution for more fuel-efficient and clean energy transportation and they will be a part of Volkswagen's new plant. ... Continue reading

Auto GPS "Pay Share" Program

Auto GPS "Pay Share" Program

The iMetrik Pay Share Program allows a dealer to obtain a full feature GPS payment device including starter interrupt, GPS locate, payment reminder and integrated back up battery for a one-time payment of $39 and then $10 per month for 16 months or until the device is transferred to one of the program's finance company ... Continue reading

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