* In the ongoing Saab saga, its former owner, GM, will have some say in the sale. General Motors said it had decided to sever ties to Saab and its commitment to supply it with vehicle components and the 9-4X model because of the risks posed by the pending sale of the Swedish auto brand to Chinese owners. "Although Gene ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD review by John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Model: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Engine: 5.3-liter Vortec V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 221.3 x 791 x 76.6 in ... Continue reading
Cayman Interseries - Lee Davis And Luna-C Racing Win Cayman Interseries Pole
DAYTONA BEACH, November 12, 2011: Locked in a tight, three-way battle for his second-consecutive Cayman Interseries endurance-division championship heading into this weekendâs season-ending HSR Daytona Historics at Daytona International Speedway (DIS), November 11 â 13, reigning class champion Lee Davis was l ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Toyota Comments - Hamlin - Phoenix
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How was practice on the new track surface at Phoenix? "It's been a pretty good weekend so far. We were gaining some speed as the day goes on. I like the race track, I think it's pretty good. I think Goodyear brought us as good a tire as they could bring, so I t ... Continue reading
Team News - Gibbs/Busch Press Conference - Phoenix
JOE GIBBS, owner, Joe Gibbs Racing "First of all, I just want to say that hopefully we're able to convey our feelings this morning in the right way. It's real important to us. I want to say first of all, how proud I am of our sponsors. We think about Mars, Interstate (Batteries), Toyota -- we have great partners. In pa ... Continue reading
USAC Sprint Cars - Clauson Eyeing Scholarship Renewal
Indianapolis, Nov. 12, 2011: Bryan Clauson is inching closer to a repeat of the USAC National Drivers Championship as he continues to find success in the final stint of his season. Clauson, who earned a scholarship to compete in the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights season with Sam Schmidt Motorsports by winning the USAC Nati ... Continue reading
Motorsports Events - Kentucky Speedway To Place 2012 Season Tickets On Sale Nov. 14
SPARTA, Nov. 12, 2011: Kentucky Speedway will place season tickets and campsites for its five NASCAR event 2012 campaign on sale Monday, Nov. 14 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets and campsites can be reserved at www.kentuckyspeedway.com, 859-578-2300 and the speedway corporate offices at 1 Speedway Drive in Sparta, Ky., just off In ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has partnered with Quarles Petroleum, Inc., a major Mid-Atlantic fleet fuel station operator, to add natural gas fueling services at selected Quarles station locations. Many of our customers are interested in natural gas-powered vehicles for their fleets. In response, we have partnered with Cle ... Continue reading
Continental Tire the Americas Named "Best Places to Work"
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has once again received an award from the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Charlotte area. This year, CTA was recognized as the ninth best place to work in the greater Charlotte area. The award recognizes companies with benefits, policies and ... Continue reading
Audi A7 Named Motor Press Guild Vehicle of the Year
Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, today announced the all-new 2012 Audi A7 as the winner of the first-ever Motor Press Guild Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Award. MPG President Laura Burstein will present the award to Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen at Audi's pr ... Continue reading
Nissan, Sumitomo Bring Low-Cost Electric-Car Quick Charger to U.S. Market
Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is bringing an innovative, low-cost DC quick charger for electric cars to the U.S. market. The DC quick charger is being launched as part of a global collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, with the first installations planned for early 2012. Nissan and Sumitomo ... Continue reading
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