Mika Salo's first Le Mans in 2003 wasn't a fond memory. The Audi R8 he was to drive ran out of fuel before he turned a lap. Photo: Regis Lefebure Mika Salo has made more than 100 starts in Formula 1, owns 11 American Le Mans Series victories and won the 2007 Series GT2 championship with Jaime Melo. Eric van de Poele is ... Continue reading
Get Dad A Suite Gift For Fathers Day
TALLADEGA, Ala. â Looking for an extra special gift for dear old dad this Fatherâs Day? Talladega Superspeedway has what youâre looking for with the Individual Suite Package. âThis is the kind of present that any dad would be excited to receive for Fatherâs Day,â said Talladega Superspeedw ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Selects Traffic as New Advertising Agency
Independent Ad Agency Awarded Mitsubishi Account CYPRESS, Calif., June 11 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced Traffic to be its new advertising agency of record. The announcement comes after a comprehensive agency review involving numerous top advertising agencies. "The creativity of all the final ... Continue reading
Audi Improves 16 Positions in Initial Quality, Says J.D. Power and Associates
- Audi posts the largest improvement in ranking, moving from 26th place in 2007 to 10th in 2008 - Audi A6 ranks third in a tie in the Midsize Premium Car segment - Audi's U.S. growth trajectory continues AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11 -- Audi of America, Inc. posted the greatest ranking improvement in initial quality in ... Continue reading
Audi U.S. Luxury Market Share Rises; A4, TT Growth Especially Strong
- Consistent growth in sedan and sports car sales for 2008 continues through May - Audi increases luxury market share - Robust sales in key existing and new markets AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 11 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today that year-to-date car sales of its sedan and sports car models for 2008 rose to a tot ... Continue reading
Carfax Wins Prestigious Consumer Education Award
NACAA Recognizes Carfax for Excellence in Education About Flood Damaged Vehicles CENTREVILLE, Va., June 11 -- Carfax today received the Achievement in Consumer Education (ACE) award from the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA) for educating consumers about the dangers of flood damaged vehicle ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racings Hines, Jones Return to Midwest For USAC's Border Wars XIV
INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2008) â Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Tracy Hines and Levi Jones return to the Midwest this week for the XIV USAC Border Wars series. The tripleheader featuring the USAC National Sprint Car Series will kick off at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway on Thursday. The series will move to the Shady B ... Continue reading
John Edwards salvages P6 at Watkins Glen - moves up in championship
Woodbridge, Ontario (June 9, 2008): The gremlins were out at Watkins Glen the past week and they seemed to be zeroed in on the AIM Autosport No. 7 as a number of glitches plagued the team throughout the weekend. In the end, driver John Edwards brought the car home P6 and has picked up two spots in the championship. Wit ... Continue reading
SCCA Announces Runoffs Continuous Participation Rewards Program
TOPEKA, Kan. (June 11, 2008) â Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today a new rewards program for drivers who hold active participation streaks at the National Championship Runoffs®. The program benefits will first be awarded at the 2009 event. Designed to reward Club Racing drivers who have supported t ... Continue reading
Devens National Tour Produces Ultra Close Competition
DEVENS, Mass. (June 11, 2008) â The competition was as hot as the weather at Moore Airfield, when the New England Region hosted the The Tire Rack® SCCA Devens Solo National Tour. Devens National Tour regulars have grown accustomed to an occasional rain shower at the northeast Massachusetts event. This year, how ... Continue reading
BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 11, 2008) â Anyone who knows longtime team owner and Livonia, Mich., resident Jack Roush will tell you that he has two loves, NASCAR racing and aviation. Roush will get the best of both worlds on Saturday during pre-race activities for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Cool City Customs 200 a ... Continue reading
LE MANS NOTEBOOK: HOME RACE FOR MICHELIN
Flying Lizard's Porsche in GT2 is one of nine Michelin-shod American Le Mans Series entries at Le Mans. Photo: Regis Lefebure As dominant as Michelin has been in the American Le Mans Series since 1999, the French tire manufacturer's record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is equally as impressive. This weekend Michelin will ... Continue reading
Change of pace as Coughlin heads for JEGS U.S. Open Bracket event
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 10) â On June 12-15, in between the NHRA POWERade Series events national in Joliet and Englishtown, Jeg Coughlin will be competing in the prestigious JEGS U.S. Open Bracket Championships at OâReilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. The four-time world champion will step out of the seat o ... Continue reading
New Commercial Vehicle Specialist Dealers to Back Citroen's Superb New Range
To provide an enhanced level of sales and aftersales service and to complement Citroën's newly expanded six-strong LCV range, a core of new Citroën Commercial Vehicle Specialist Dealers have been appointed, with more to follow. ... Continue reading
The Tiguan - Winner of the 4Wheel Fun vote
The readers of 4Wheel Fun have elected their prize winners, and a Volkswagen model has come out the favourite by far: the Tiguan. ... Continue reading
One of the World's Great Racing Sports Car Exhibitions Set to Open in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A museum containing a collection of some of the rarest and most significant racing sports cars in the world will open in Philadelphia on June 17, 2008. The Simeone Foundation Museum is the creation of Philadelphia neurosurgeon Dr. Frederick Simeone, who began acquiring t ... Continue reading
New Passat CC on Display at German Dealerships
The dynamic saloon coupé will be on display at dealerships throughout the country. The sporty design of this new Volkswagen is coupled with coupé-like contours. The Passat CC also offers a multitude of technical innovations, such as the 'Lane Assist' active lane-guidance system and 'DCC' adaptive chassis control. ... Continue reading
ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 11 -- Bonal Technologies, Inc. today announced that Chief Executive Officer A. George Hebel III is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award in the Central Great Lakes. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extrao ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reminds Drivers to Update Their GPS Navigation Maps
Map Updates Now Available for In-Vehicle Systems and Garmin Portable Navigation Devices at Navigation.com, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, RadioShack, Wal-Mart CHICAGO, June 11 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, reminds drivers to update th ... Continue reading
Another Outstanding Green Achievement for Citroen
Gilles Michel, Executive Vice President of Citroën has won European GreenFleet's 'Outstanding Achievement' Award 2008, for his contribution to the automobile industry. The inaugural event, which took place on World Environment Day, at the HUSA President Park Hotel in Brussels, recognises efforts by private and public ... Continue reading
- Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles named the Official Vehicles of Six Flag Theme Parks - Partnership reaches 10 theme parks and 25 million consumers in 2008 plus more parks in 2009 - Multi-faceted sponsorship includes interactive vehicle displays, special park events and sweepstakes, attraction sponsorship, ride-an ... Continue reading
AAA Advises Parents on How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Their Teen Driver
Parents need to consider a vehicle's safety features, affordability and reliability WASHINGTON, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer is the prime time for parents to purchase vehicles for their teens, with graduation, summer jobs and college looming. AAA encourages parents to factor safety, affordability and relia ... Continue reading
pl_logo_master2007 Pure Luxury Transportation Releases Report on GHG Reductions Pure Luxury Transportation announces its first quarter greenhouse gas reduction results after four months on environmental sustainability program. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Petaluma, CALIFORNIA: Pure Luxury Transportation - a member of the Gre ... Continue reading
Royal Highland Show Welcomes Isuzu
Isuzu (UK) Limited has again joined forces with the Agricultural Society of Scotland to promote its newly-launched Rodeo range at the Royal Highland Show on June 19th-22nd 2008 (Stand no. 17, 10th Avenue). ... Continue reading
ASCHAU AM INN, Germany, June 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that its subsidiary, TRW Airbag Systems GmbH, has closed an agreement with Davey Bickford SNC, France, to acquire initiator machining and intellectual property assets. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
Business Crowds Turn Out for London's Free Motorshow
No less than 19 new vehicles make their UK show debut at this years Canary Wharf show including the Alfa Brera S, Aston Martin DBS, BMW X6, BMW 125i Convertible, Breckland Beira, Cadillac STS, Confederate B120 Wraith, Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat, Corvette 2008 Z06, Jaguar XF, Land Rover Defender SVX, Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Senior Drivers to Increase 70% Over Next 20 Years
Adult Children Would Rather Talk to Parents About Funeral Plans Than About Taking Away Car Keys, According to New Research from Caring.com and the National Safety Council SAN MATEO, Calif., June 11 -- A new national survey of baby boomers shows a growing need for better communication about driving issues among adult ch ... Continue reading
Record 320 Polo Bluemotions set to join Glasgow Council fleet
The largest single order to date for the Polo BlueMotion, placed through the Verve Volkswagen retailer in Glasgow, follows an extensive procurement exercise in which the vehicles were judged on not just their efficiency but on viability for everyday use, comfort and value for money. The Polo BlueMotion met and exceeded ... Continue reading
Perouda Provides Britain's Best Value Cars
With the news full of financial doom and gloom, it is refreshing to hear that Perodua are still champions of value providing Britain's best value cars. With the Perodua range including the Myvi supermini, Kenari mini-MPV and Kelisa city car, there is a car to match today's motorists individual needs complete with an in ... Continue reading
New Sporty Limited Edition Fiesta ST
A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras. ... Continue reading
Lotus Cars: Sports Cars with Economy
While car manufacturers around the world are looking at making their cars lighter and more fuel efficient, Lotus Cars is already there. The low-volume sports car manufacturer has seen a global shift in manufacturing to emulate the philosophies and production already in place at Lotus. ... Continue reading
Robertson Becomes Magazine Editor
One of the UK's leading freelance motoring journalists has become the newest member of The Chauffeur Magazine editorial team. Iain Robertson, is a veritable giant in the motor-writing scene, literally and physically. His experience is across all forms of the media, from local newspapers to international magazines, spec ... Continue reading
You'll Like The Sound of the New Peugeot 107 Kiss
Launched this week is a Special Edition Peugeot 107 in association with the popular KISS radio station. The 107 KISS has an enhaced specification, KISS livery and aimed at the young at heart, and available in either Laser Red or Raven Black metallic. ... Continue reading
Tempers Explode at Outrageous Fuel Prices ... Relax: Help Is on the Way!
LAS VEGAS, June 11 -- Everyone is distressed but no one was prepared. But one inventor has been working feverishly for over 12 years to make a more fuel-efficient engine. Personally using his own time and money he worked in secret to guard his unique designs. At times it looked impossible ... then finally a breakthroug ... Continue reading
New Baltimore Area Campaign Aims to Decrease Distracted Driving by Teens
Baltimore Metropolitan Council Launches Regional Highway Safety Campaign BALTIMORE, June 11 -- Today the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) announces the launch of its Regional Highway Safety Campaign, an effort that aims to decrease the number of accidents, deaths and severe injuries caused by distracted driving. Ac ... Continue reading
GM and EPA Report That 3,000 Miles Oil Change Not Always Needed - VIDEO STORY
SACRAMENTO - June 11, 2008: Depending on a vehicleâs engine and other factors, General Motors (GM) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) report some cars can drive more than 3,000 miles before needing an oil change. The two groups, along with California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIW ... Continue reading
CEO Nardelli Sees Chrysler Staying Independent
Chrysler CEO Nardelli says private-equity owners aren't second-guessing their acquisition NEW YORK June 10, 2008; Joe Bel Bruno writing for the AP reported that Chrysler LLC Chief Executive Robert Nardelli said Tuesday that he expects the automaker will be an independent company three years from now, and that Chrysler' ... Continue reading
Fuel Protests Result In Two Deaths in Europe
BARCELONA - June 11, 2008: AFP has reported that two lorry drivers (that's truck drivers in U.S. lingo) were killed on picket lines in Spain and Portugal on Tuesday as strikes by thousands of truckers over soaring fuel prices turned deadly. Spanish police escorted petrol supply tankers into Barcelona on the second day ... Continue reading
New Technology Helps Cities Predict Traffic to Improve Urban Planning - VIDEO STORY
KYOTO, Japan - June 11, 2008: Kyoto University and IBM's Tokyo Research Laboratory have jointly developed a system that can simulate a broad range of urban transport situations -- including millions of individual vehicles involved in complex traffic interactions -- to predict what will happen if a new office building, ... Continue reading
JAL To Introduce State-of-the Art First Class Suite & Business Class Seat
Tokyo, June 10, 2008: Japan Airlines (JAL) will start introducing on US routes a luxurious new suite to JAL First Class and a leading-edge seat to JAL Executive Class Seasons, the airlineâs branded business class. The airline will launch the JAL Suite in first class and the JAL Shell Flat Neo Seat in business clas ... Continue reading
CarMax Offers Information on How Your Car's Value is Determined
RICHMOND, Va., June 10, 2008; If you are considering trading in your current vehicle, either for something newer or more fuel efficient, CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has information on how your car's value is determined. CarMax's nationwide team of car buyers has tips on how to get the most ... Continue reading
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