TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - AMBROSE LOOKS TO STEP IT UP IN SOPHOMORE YEAR IN NATIONWIDE SERIES
Marcos Ambrose is clear in his intentions entering his second year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series heading into the season opening Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida this weekend. Ambrose, who is embarking on his third year in NASCAR, want to build on the consistency and learning experience ... Continue reading
âWe acknowledge NASCAR's decision with regard to the incident that occurred on the track during practice on Friday evening. Kurt and the No. ... Continue reading
STELLAR RECORD: Earnhardt has recorded six top-five finishes, nine top-10s and has led 319 laps during 16 Sprint Cup races at Daytona. His average start is 11.9, and his average finish is 14.3 at Daytona in NASCAR's elite series. He recorded his only DNF last year when he was involved in a crash on Lap 195 of the 202 l ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - JASON KELLER/ CJM RACING TEAM FAST FACTS
The CJM Racing team will make their first attempt at a Superspeedway race in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) this weekend at Daytona International Speedway (DIS)<BR> Veteran driver Jason Keller has signed on to drive the No. 11 CJM Racing entry for at least the first 10 races in the 2008 season<BR> CJM Racing is cur ... Continue reading
GM Studio Story: When Aerodynamics Meet Art - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - February 12, 2008: When science collaborates with art the results can be incredible. Aerodynamics is a critical part of vehicle development, performance and overall design. In this video, find out how aerodynamicists and designers work together to create a balance between form and function. ... Continue reading
Media Release COP CAR Racing Team
Media Release Sports Auto Racing Sat Feb 16 2008 - Imperial Valley Speedway is the fastest 3/8 mile clay track below sea level, This week will be STOCK, PRO STOCK, DWARF CARS, LIGHTNING SPRINTS, MINI DWARFS, IMCA MODIFIEDs Sun Feb 17 2008 – Sports Arena parking lot, San Diego Auto Swap Meet has cordially invited R.A. ... Continue reading
Accompanying the scent of race fuel and burnt rubber, love will be in the air and in victory lane as Atlanta Motor Speedway offers fans a special Valentineâs Day promotion which provides the opportunity to tie the knot just hours before the green flag drops on the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race. A licens ... Continue reading
Reader Comments on "Let Them Eat Cake" - Where are the Electric-Diesel Hybrids?
Amen to your article. All the problems of the world come down to 3 things: 1. sex 2. power 3. money. ... Continue reading
All-new Honda Accord for Europe
Honda announced the all-new Accord for Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the D-segment, Hondaâs all-new Accord saloon and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities. Strong environmental ... Continue reading
Another Knowledgeable TACH Reader Remarks on "Let Them Eat Cake"
Dear Mr. Gordon, I read with interest, your article, "Let them eat cake" and share your concern about the conscience and awareness of the buying public, to the impending energy crisis that awaits us all. The installation rate of diesel engines in North American cars is limited to a few suppliers- VW, Mercedes and BMW. ... Continue reading
National AF&V Conference Keynote Speakers Announced - Focus is on Greening Global Transportation
Las Vegas, NV - February 12 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the fourteenth Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 11-14. AF&V Conference 2008 raises the topical issues of the role vehicles and fuels play in energy security and climate change. The national con ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Launches Digital Advertising
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced the launch of Digital Advertising, a comprehensive managed solution for maximizing a dealershipâs online reach and overall marketing results. ADPâs Digital Advertising is specifically designed to: Generate more ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Win-Tron Racing A Victim In Daytona
Wrong place, Wrong time. Thatâs the easiest way to describe Win-Tron Racingâs opening run this past Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. A new name, a new driver but strong optimism had Win-Tron Racing a serious sleeper for the 45th annual ARCA 200 at Daytona. The Minnesota-based team was also banking ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable March 3, 2008 to shareholders of record on Feb. 22, 2008. The dividend amount reflects the Companyâs 2-for-1 stock split, which took effect Jan. 2, 2008. About Cummins Cummi ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Stewart, Busch Placed On Probation For First 6 Races Of 2008
NASCAR has placed drivers Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch on probation for the first six races of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, a result of their on-track altercations this past Friday during practice for the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Penton Media, Inc. today announced that editorial director Cynthia Wisehart has been selected as a winner in the âOnline Editorâ category in the 2008 âBest of the Webâ awards competition, conducted by min and minâs b2b. In addition, four Penton sites were selected as finalists in six ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Patrick Sheltra Nets Top-15 In Daytona Debut
It wasnât exactly the finish that Patrick Sheltra and his Sheltra Motorsports team was looking for but under all the circumstances the team faced during the ARCA 200 at Daytona last Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, a 15th place finish was satisfying. Sheltra, a sophomore ARCA RE/MAX Series driving and g ... Continue reading
For Teens, Driving and Finances Should Go Hand in Hand
SAN ANTONIO--A new survey released today by USAA indicates that learning to drive is the ideal time for parents to begin teaching teens the basics of personal money management. Despite the common perception of teensâ financial dependence on their parents, 76 percent of teens indicate that they do, in fact, contrib ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Hall of Fame Racing Forms Board of Advisors
Hall of Fame Racing officials announced today the formation of a Board of Advisors to serve as conduits for excellence in business practices and driving more value for sponsors. Jeff Moorad and Tom Garfinkel own Hall of Fame Racing and field the No. 96 DLP®HDTV Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for driver ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Some Vehicles Offer Much More Than Meets the Eye
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE In Honor of Valentineââ¬â¢s Day, CarMax Says Some Vehicles Offer Much More Than Meets the Eye RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 11, 2008) American consumers have a tendency to be drawn to cars with smooth, sleek designs, bold colors and engines with a lot of horsepower, but CarM ... Continue reading
Top Family Cars Named in 2008 Mother Proof Awards
CHICAGO--Mother Proof, a website dedicated to helping women and mothers navigate the automotive world based on the features most important to them and their families, announced the winners of its 2008 awards for Best Family Vehicles today during Womenâs Day at the Chicago Auto Show. âThere are countless famil ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (TALLADEGA, ALA.) - Earnhardt's Daytona Win Could Signal Comeback at Talladega
Five-time Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR Sprint Cup winner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. couldnât have kicked off his season any better than his win Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. The win marked his first in nearly two years. âThis is exactly what we needed coming out of the gate,â said Earnhard ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - DANICA PATRICK FEATURED IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT ISSUE
IndyCar Series superstar Danica Patrick graces the pages of Sports Illustratedâs annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands this week. More than 69 million people are expected to read the special issue while more than 250 million people are expected to view photo galleries on the magazineâs website. "What a ... Continue reading
New Study Shows Multiple Cars Are King in American Households
Experian Automotive study finds nearly 35 percent of car-owning households have at least three vehicles SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 12 -- In a study of households with at least one vehicle, Experian Automotive, a part of global information services company Experian, found that households with three or more cars are the sing ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Starts Production at New Facility in Romania
ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today the start of production at a new Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) facility in Salonta, Romania. This new plant, which occupies approximately 5,400 square metres of manufacturing space, will supply window regulators, cables, latches and actuators directly to Dacia, the largest vehicle manuf ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T
Value priced special model now on sale AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T. Volkswagen will produce approximately 12,500 of these special edition models. This new version Jetta 2.0T follows last year's highly successful Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.5 ... Continue reading
GM Reports Preliminary 2007 Financial Results
- 2007 adjusted net loss of $23 million, reported net loss of $38.7 billion - 2007 adjusted automotive operating pre-tax income improved by almost $900 million - Strong emerging market performance helps drive record automotive revenue of $178 billion - Adjusted automotive operating cash flow improvement of $2 billion - ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names 2008 Best New Family Vehicles
Three-Row Crossovers Now the Quintessential Family Vehicle IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the distinguished honor of Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Best New Family Vehic ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Presents 4x4 Crossover Koleos - VIDEO ENHANCED
PARIS - February 12, 2008: Ahead of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Renault presents its first ever crossover, completing its C-segment line-up. The new vehicle has been designed by Renault, developed by Nissan and is manufactured in Renault Samsung Motors' Busan plant in Korea. Renault Koleos will be available with a 2.5- ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Chevrolet Announces The All-New 2009 Traverse - VIDEO ENHANCED
New Crossover Features Bold Styling, Sophisticated Details and Best-in-Class Fuel Economy from a Direct-Injected 3.6L V-6 CHICAGO February 6, 2008; Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an expressively styled, well-equipped crossover that gives customers people-hauling and cargo-carrying c ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Stewart Ready to Shine Up his Daytona Credentials and his Cars
Ready to Shine Up his Daytona Credentials and his Cars Tony Stewart has visited victory lane at Daytona International Speedway 11 times. Two of those trips have been after the checkered flag dropped on the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race when Stewart won back-to-back in 2005 and 2006. Unbelievably, those a ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - PENSKE, AUDI HIGHLIGHT SEBRING HALL INDUCTEES
Roger Penske had three class victories at Sebring, then served as manager for Jim Hall's 1965-winning Chaparral team Sebring International Raceway has announced the 2008 inductees into the Sebring Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame. American Le Mans Series team owner Roger Penske, Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, David Cowart and A ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - ROBBY GORDON DAYTONA ADVANCE
QUALIFYING RACE STRATEGY: âThere isnât going to be a whole lot of strategy â you want to race as hard as you can and get the best spot for Sundayâs race. Thursday is important but what this team has its eyes on is Sundayâs race. That pays a whole lot more than anything else we do down here. We ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - LEFLER DAYTONA ADVANCE
· In eight NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at Daytona, Leffler has logged four top-10 finishes, finishing outside the top-20 only once. His best performance occurred in the 2006 season opener when he posted a sixth place finish after starting 24th. He has completed 888/ 889 possible laps. · Leffler has proved to be a ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Butler, III Has Fast Car and Bad Luck at Daytona
ESR Logo 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Butler, III Has Fast Car and Bad Luck at Daytona Brings No. 22 Aaron's Toyota Home 19th in ARCA 200 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 9, 2008) - Ken Butler, III and his Eddie Sharp Racing teammates came to Daytona knowing they had a strong car for Saturday's ARCA 200. Suffering damage in t ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Right Place, Wrong Time for Bourque at Daytona
ESR Logo 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Right Place, Wrong Time for Bourque at Daytona Contact Ends Day While Running in Top-5 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 9, 2008) - Canadian-native Pierre Bourque was all smiles every time he climbed out of his No. 93 impreMedia Dodge. This veteran driver but Daytona rookie had an extremel ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Speed Dominates Early; Eliminated in Big One at Daytona
ESR Logo 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Speed Dominates Early; Eliminated in Big One at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 9, 2008) - Scott Speed started exactly where you want to at Daytona International Speedway, on the front row with no one in front of him. Speed jumped out and was in a league of his own, leading nearl ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - KESELOWSKI DAYTONA ADVANCE
NEW START FOR NO. 88 TEAM â Brad Keselowski and the No. 88 Navy Accelerate Your Life Chevrolet team will kick off the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway with new resources, new teammates and a new paint scheme. NEW RESOURCES â With the merger between the JR Moto ... Continue reading
Brian Vickers to Drive for ABF Racing in NASCAR Nationwide Series
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 11 -- ABF Freight System, Inc.(R), and Braun Racing have signed Brian Vickers to drive for Team ABF Racing in the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series. In a growing partnership with Mooresville, N.C.-based Braun Racing, Brian Vickers will drive the #10 and #32 ABF Toyota Camry for eight races in 2008. I ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) _______________________________________________________________________ __ Mindy’s Monday Minute _______________________________________________________________________ __ ... Continue reading
Vail, BMW, Prius, Grand Kids and More In This Month's Letter from Europe. Feb 08
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It may seem strange that the man from Europe should write from Vail but it was of course all in the course of investigative journalism. What else you might ask?! Would you have known for instance that the Hummer 3 is probably the least desirable thing on 4 wheels Iâve ever drive ... Continue reading
100th Edition of Chicago Auto Show Features Historic Display
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- They say it was an adventurous, but finally rewarded man who first discovered the true joy of a lobster. Getting to all that delicious meat takes some work, but ultimately it's very much worthwhile. The Chicago Auto Show's 100th Showcase isn't dissimilar, with showgoers who work their way to the nor ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Buck Industry Trend to Rise 1.5 Percent in January
- Ford of Europe January sales rose to 142,460 despite industry downturn. - Sales for new Mondeo rose more than 50 percent to 16,800. COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 11 -- Ford of Europe made a positive start to 2008, increasing sales in its main 21 markets by 1.5 percent, to 142,460. In a reduced overall market, Ford's January ... Continue reading
PPG acquires NanoProducts Corporation
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has acquired the assets and intellectual property of NanoProducts Corporation, Longmont, Colo., a producer of nanoproduct materials and a developer of nanoproduct technology. Terms were not disclosed. The nanoparticle technology company has an extensive patent estate and operates pilot facili ... Continue reading
Crain's 2007 Newsmaker of the Year Ron Gettelfinger Speaks at Annual Luncheon
Crain's Detroit Business Honors UAW Chief for historic labor agreement DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- The United Auto Workers Union and its president, Ron Gettelfinger, will be honored Thursday, Feb. 14, as the 2007 Crain's Detroit Business Newsmaker of the Year. Gettelfinger will address more than 500 people at the annual Newsma ... Continue reading
StrawberryFrog Agency of Record for U.S. Launch of Mahindra
SAN FRANCISCO--Mahindra, the first line of Indian-made vehicles to hit the U.S. market, will be introduced to American consumers by the innovative, independent New York agency StrawberryFrog. Global Vehicles U.S.A., Inc., the authorized U.S. importer of Mahindra, made the announcement today at the annual convention of ... Continue reading
GREENER GROUND TRANSPORTATION Pure Luxury Transportation breaks through with a commitment to becoming a sustainable limousine service through guaranteed emission reductions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Petaluma, CALIFORNIA: Pure Luxury Transportation has embarked on an aggressive environmental sustainability program to redu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recognizes Outstanding Performance by its Minority Dealers
-- Chrysler minority dealers recognized for retail performance and community service participation -- Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press delivered keynote address AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Chrysler LLC recognized the retail successes and community contributions of its minority dealers at the annua ... Continue reading
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