Heels On Wheels: 2012 Honda CR-V Review +VIDEO
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The 2012 Honda CR-V has a compelling exterior redesign and more interior standard features, but letâs cut to the chase: Fuel economy averages 25 miles-per-gallon with all-wheel drive and total cost remains under $30k ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Coca-Cola 600 Changes But Remains Test Of Endurance
DAYTONA BEACH, May 27, 2012: Much â almost everything â has changed since Joe Lee Johnson spent 5-1/2 hours behind the wheel of his Chevrolet en route to victory in 1960âs inaugural World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Now the Coca-Cola 600, a 600-mile, 400-lap marathon, is as much about speed as endur ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (May 20 -27 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
* We learned this week that Mazda and Fiat have inked a deal to co-develop the next MX5 Miata alongside a new generation of the Alfa Romeo Spider on a shared Mazda platform. It would be hard to improve on the respected and iconic Miata but a small, cool roadster is something Alfa certainly understands. The Alfa version ... Continue reading
Highway Loss Data Institute: Hail Claims for Vehicle Damage Spiked in 2011
Arlington Va. May 25, 2012; Insurance losses for hail-related damage to vehicles more than doubled last year compared with the previous three years, an analysis by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. Using information from insurers about weather-related losses under comprehensive coverage, HLDI matched the da ... Continue reading
Steve McQueen Home Finally Selling
After 990 Days, Steve McQueen's Famous "Escape from Hollywood Home" that had a 4,200 sf Airport Hangar Garage is finally selling Hollywood, CA May 22, 2012; Steve McQueen is beloved by Car and Motorcycle Collectors and Enthusiasts the world over. They buy up any collector motorcycle, car or movie memorabilia that they ... Continue reading
Motorsports Commentary - Sleeping With The Enemy
<b>by Rick Carlton â Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Austin, May 25, 2012: While I appreciate successful decisions that drive motorsports businesses positively, I am particularly interested in evolutions that become troublesome, and subsequently fall into the category of having to deal with âunintended cons ... Continue reading
POWRi -Felker Wins Oklahoma West Midget Feature
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 26, 2012: Andrew Felker won the inaugural feature in the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series in Oklahoma on Friday, leading all 30 laps at I-44 Speedway. It was the third straight POWRi victory for the 19-year-old from Carl Junction, Mo. He took the features in the POWRi National Midget Series and POW ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Freedom 100 Podium Conference - Munoz, Vautier, Guerrieri
Q: First oval, what are your thoughts on oval and how did you prepare coming from Europe? You had a test day here but you haven't had a lot of time on the ovals. MUNOZ: Here the oval to me is quite -- when I seen the TV when I was in Europe, it seems really easy. But when you come here, especially in a race that's real ... Continue reading
PURCHASE, May 26, 2012: Dale Earnhardt Jr.âs popular No. 88 Chevrolet went âdarkâ� today thanks to fans of The Dark Knight Rises and Mountain Dew® (DEW). Following a week and a half of voting at DEWCrew.com, Earnhardt revealed which âDark Knightâ�-inspired paint scheme will be feat ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Daly Walks Away After Serious Race 2 Shunt
Monaco, May 26, 2012: America's Conor Daly walked away from an airborne shunt in Race 2 at Monaco today. While attempting a pass coming out of the tunnel, and just prior to the novelle chicane, Daly's Lotus contacted the rear-wheels of a leading car driven by Marussia Manor GP's Dmitry Suranovich. As a result of the co ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road - Stronghold Stays Strong
Riverside, May 26, 2012: In this latest production from Stronghold Motorsports featuring the Monster Energy/WalkerEvansRacing.com Team in action at Rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, seven time supercross champion Jeremy McGrath is locked in a classic Pro2 battle for the podium only to find himself lit ... Continue reading
Where Are You Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket This Holiday Weekend?
Nothing says "welcome to summer" like an undeserved traffic ticket--especially when you're traveling in another state. But how do you know which states and cities are most likely to ruin your Memorial Day vacation by issuing you that ticket? States don't track traffic ticket data for all of their jurisdictions. And mos ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc.
American Tire Distributors, Inc. announced today that it has executed a stock purchase agreement of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc. ATD expects the transaction to close today. 'Consolidated Tire and Oil developed a well-respected distribution business in their market' CTO services over 500 customers from three Louisiana ... Continue reading
Santander Consumer USA Expands With Full-Spectrum Auto Lending
Santander Consumer USA Inc. ("Santander"), an industry leader in auto financing, has expanded its Santander Auto Finance lending program to include the prime tiers. This new "full spectrum" of auto lending will make it easier for dealers to sell more vehicles while helping more consumers purchase a car or truck. In the ... Continue reading
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