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Sprint Cup - Roush Fenway Places All 3 Fords InsideTop 10 At Kansas

Sprint Cup - Roush Fenway Places All 3 Fords InsideTop 10 At Kansas

KANSAS CITY, April 22, 2012: Matt Kenseth finished fourth to lead a trio of Roush FenwayFords in top 10 in Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway. Fellow RFRteammates Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards finished fifth and ninth. Biffle usedthe finish to maintain his Sprint Cup point lead, while Edwards moved up twos ... Continue reading

2012 MazdaSpeed3 Review By John Heilig

2012 MazdaSpeed3 Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 MazdaSpeed3 Model: 2012 Mazdaspeed3 Engine: 2.3-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 5,000 rpm/280 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.6 x 69.7 x 57.5 in. Tires: P225/40R18 Cargo volume: 13 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Sprint Cup - Bowyer Blows Up At Kansas

Sprint Cup - Bowyer Blows Up At Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Apr. 22, 2012: Clint Bowyer didn't see it coming, and could hardly believe it happened when the engine in his Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota faltered, then blew on his 126th lap of the STP 400 Sunday at his hometown Kansas Speedway. Bowyer finished 36th. In eight career starts at Kansas, it was his worst fi ... Continue reading

Jeep Official Transportation for 2012 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Chicago, April 23-25

Jeep Official Transportation for 2012 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Chicago, April 23-25

2012 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, a fleet of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs will be waiting to transport them as the “Official Transportation Sponsor” of the 2012 World Summit. “The Jeep brand is honored to provide transportation for the esteemed Nobel Peace Laureates who have dedicated their li ... Continue reading

Camping World Trucks - Buescher Wins Kansas

Camping World Trucks - Buescher Wins Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Simply put, it was James Buescher's day. Buescher earned his first win in the Camping World Truck Series, to go with his maiden Nationwide Series victory at Daytona in February. It was the second consecutive victory for Turner Motorsports, which sent Kasey Kahne to Victory Lane last Saturday at Roc ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Reports: Chinese Auto Industry Experiencing Declining Dealership Profits

J.D. Power Reports: Chinese Auto Industry Experiencing Declining Dealership Profits

A changing economic and regulatory environment, coupled with more products and dealerships, have led China vehicle dealers to report lower profits on 2011 operations, compared with 2010, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2012 China Dealer Attitude Study(SM). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050527/LAF0 ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (April 16-22 ) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (April 16-22 ) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping

* A new study released by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that electric vehicle owners could save between $750 and $1,200 a year compared to the average compact gas-powered car getting 27 mpg and driven 11,000 miles per year, based on the national average electricity price of 11 cents per kilowatt hour and an a ... Continue reading

CRA All Stars - Coughlin Fastest At Plymouth

CRA All Stars - Coughlin Fastest At Plymouth

PLYMOUTH, April 22, 2012: JEGS.com Chevrolet driver Cody Coughlin turned in the fastest lap in practice Saturday at Plymouth Speedway as the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour drivers prepare for the season-opening Eric Saunders: I Can I Will 100. Coughlin had a best lap of 101.910 mph around Plymouth's .375-mile oval, topping th ... Continue reading

Concours - McQueen Husky 400 To Be Displayed At Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance

Concours - McQueen Husky 400 To Be Displayed At Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance

<b>by Roger Hart - Autoweek</b> <p> Beverly Hills, Apr. 21, 2012: The Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance on May 6 will showcase more than 150 classic and vintage automobiles and motorcycles, and a 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross will be among the highlights. Formerly owned by Steve McQueen and now on display at the Sa ... Continue reading

Camping World Trucks - Toyota Motorsports Post-Race Comments

Camping World Trucks - Toyota Motorsports Post-Race Comments

Overland Park, Apr. 21, 2012: TIMOTHY PETERS, No. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra, Red Horse Racing Finishing Position: 2nd Did your truck get faster as the run got longer? "It did. We moved up a lane there just past halfway and it just seemed like it kept chugging all along. It's a testament to this team and Butch H ... Continue reading

Detroit Metro CVB and MotorCities National Heritage Area to announce 2012 Autopalooza lineup at April 24 Press Conference

Detroit Metro CVB and MotorCities National Heritage Area to announce 2012 Autopalooza lineup at April 24 Press Conference

The following was announced by the Detroit Metro CVB. What: A press conference to kick off Autopalooza, southeast Michigan's summer-long series of world-class automotive cruises, races and shows, starting with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, June 1-3 and the Hot Rod Power Tour, June 2 Who: Speakers include ... Continue reading

Chapman Volkswagen Scottsdale Offers 4 Fuel Efficient TDI Models

Chapman Volkswagen Scottsdale Offers 4 Fuel Efficient TDI Models

Chapman Volkswagen Scottsdale has always been behind VW's Think Blue campaign. The campaign's goal is to create environmentally friendly products and solutions, encourage more eco-conscious behavior and contribute to a sustainable future. VW Scottsdale is doing this by offering a lineup of TDI models which utilize dies ... Continue reading

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