Saturday, October 11, 2008

SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks

DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading

Find Pickups That Get 20+ MPG

What is more functional, or more versatile, than a pickup truck? Not only can one be used to haul whatever can fit in the bed, and to tow a trailer full of whatever can't fit in the bed, a modern pickup can be comfortable and well-appointed enough to be used as daily transportation as well as work. Because of this vers ... Continue reading

Historic and Contemporary Award-Winning Maseratis in New York City Columbus Day Parade

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- - Elegant, Powerful 2009 Quattroporte S to be Raffled for Charity - Classic Sports and Luxury Cars Span Eight Decades in Outstanding Display of Engineering and Design A troop of classic and contemporary Maserati sports and luxury cars will lead New York City's 64th annual Columbus Day Parade up Fif ... Continue reading

UNILEVER TEAMS WITH JR MOTORSPORTS TO BOOST NASCAR INVOLVEMENT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. October 10, 2008 – Unilever, a multi-national company that owns more than 400 of the world’s most recognized food and home care brands, will be a primary sponsor for JR Motorsports’ No. 5 Chevrolets in 10 NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2009. The partnership was announced by Dale Earn ... Continue reading

Pro Mod's Pontieri pumped up after track record run in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 10, 2008 - Pulling out all the stops in an attempt to catch point leader Josh Hernandez and win his first JEGS ProMod Challenge championship, second-ranked racer Tony Pontieri earned provisional low qualifier honors Friday evening during the third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsport ... Continue reading

SCCA Runoffs Friday Recap

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 10, 2008 – Heartland Park Topeka was blessed with beautiful weather and nine thrilling contests to open the first day of racing at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs. In addition to crowning nine champions, three drivers earned the coveted SCCA Chicago Region Triple Crown®. Race One: ... Continue reading

Foss is Boss in Spec Miata

Credit: John Steflik<br> TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 10, 2008 – After a disappointing DNF in the 2007 Spec Miata National Championship race, Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, redeemed himself at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs, holding off Steven Gorriaran, of Providence, R.I., to take the Spec Miata title. Sammy ... Continue reading

Castellana cracks five-second barrier with NOS entry

RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 10, 2008 - Mike Castellana made a little drag racing history Friday night by becoming the first Pro Mod driver in history to record a five-second pass in a nitrous-assisted doorslammer at a sanctioned race. Competing in the JEGS ProMod Challenge at the third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, Castellana ... Continue reading

Don Leclair to Retire From Ford Motor Company; Lewis Booth Transitions to Chief Financial Officer

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that Chief Financial Officer Don Leclair will retire Nov. 1 after an accomplished 32-year career. Lewis Booth -- who played a leading role in the successful transformation of Ford of Europe and Mazda during the past decade -- will become the company's Execu ... Continue reading

Fitch Affirms Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2007-A

NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has affirmed all classes of asset-backed notes from Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust (HART) 2007-A, as follows: --Class A-2a at 'AAA'; --Class A-2b at 'AAA'; --Class A-3a at 'AAA'; --Class A-3b at 'AAA'; --Class A-4 at 'AAA'. The collateral continues to perform within Fitch's expectations, and und ... Continue reading

GEICO to Host 9th Annual Military Appreciation Day Nov. 5

--GEICO announces: Who: GEICO and Naval Station Norfolk What: GEICO is hosting its 9th Annual Military Appreciation Day luncheon to recognize and thank local citizens serving in the military. All military members and their families are welcome to attend the event. Where: Virginia Beach Conference Center 1000 19th Stree ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Sign-THEN-Drive Promotion Returns

Volkswagen committed to the U.S. market with new models and attractive lease opportunities HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is announcing a sales stimulus package to promote the attractiveness of leasing a new Volkswagen. The popular Sign-THEN-Drive sales promotion is returning, effective Friday, Oc ... Continue reading