Sunday, March 12, 2006

Historic victory: Rudolf Caracciola wins the "Mille Miglia"

First foreign driver to win the famous long-distance race on April 12/13,1931 The 300-hp Mercedes-Benz SSKL generates a top speed of 235 km/h Stuttgart/Brescia - Mar 12, 2006: Rudolf Caracciola was the first foreign driver to win the famous Italian “Mille Miglia” road race. He and co-driver Wilhelm Sebas-ti ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Orlando Speed World Dragway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY, ORLANDO, FLA. Saturday, March 11, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 FIELDS SET FOR SUNDAY ELIMINATIONS AT ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY ORLANDO, Fla. - Qualifying is complete at Orlando Speed World Dragw ... Continue reading

Saab Aero X Concept Named 2006 Geneva "Best of Show" by AutoWeek Magazine

American premiere at 2006 New York International Auto Show next month Detroit , Mich. -- The Saab Aero X concept car, which made its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show press days on February 28, has been named “Best of Show” by the editors of AutoWeek Magazine. Highly regarded by automotive enthusiasts thr ... Continue reading

Mercedes Benz' The "AMG Ultimate Experience Asia"

Technology transfer from motorsport: Uncompromisingly sporty SLK 55 AMG “AMG Ultimate Experience Asia” for lifestyle event Affalterbach, Mar 10, 2006 Mercedes-AMG has developed an uncompromisingly sporty SLK 55 AMG for an Asian investor. The two-seater includes suspension, brakes and a cooling system that h ... Continue reading

BMW AT THE 2006 NHA HYDROGEN CONFERENCE

Bi-Fueled V-12 Internal Combustion Engine and In-Vehicle Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank to be Displayed Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 9, 2006... Hydrogen is acknowledged by experts worldwide as the most appropriate energy carrier for motor vehicles - in the long term. The BMW Group has been pursuing hydrogen research and de ... Continue reading

HELEN PETRAUSKAS: AIRBAG ADVOCATE, FORD EXECUTIVE, PASSES AWAY FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS

Dearborn March 11, 2006; Former Ford Vice President Helen Petrauskas, instrumental in introducing airbags as standard equipment in cars, died Wednesday night in Michigan following a lengthy illness. A chemist-turned-lawyer, Petrauskas served the company for 30 years before retiring as vice president of Environment and ... Continue reading

Ford Five Hundred Hits Bull's-Eye with Boomers

By Kristopher Spencer The Ford Five Hundred is quietly winning over a wide variety of customers, including aging middle income Baby Boomers; its target market. Roominess, ease of getting in and out and safety features are among the reasons for its popularity with older consumers. "The Five Hundred offers a tall seating ... Continue reading