2007 BMW M5 Review Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel We all think we are pretty smart but when it comes to what is cool-leave it to the kids. Every time grandson Freddie comes to see us he will always make a detour first to see what is in the parking lot. If it meets with his approval heâll race ... Continue reading
NHRA - Can Jason Line win the SummitRacing.com Nationals?
LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2007) - In Las Vegas you can get odds on most anything. The odds that Jason Line will win the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals is five-to-two. Why has Station Casinos' odds maker Micah Roberts established Line, the driver of one of the two KB Racing LLC-owned, Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GTOs, a ... Continue reading
NAFC - Ferrari Challenge Weekend Offers "Exclusive" Experience...
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 12 -- The 2007 North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to Infineon Raceway for a third year, expanding its annual racing program to include demonstrations of the 800+ hp, limited edition, FXX supercar and various Formula One vehicles -- as well as its famed Shell Historic Challenge ... Continue reading
SEE ALSO: BMW Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 BMW X5 3.0 si When it debuted seven years ago, the X5 was a very BMW take on the then-new crossover SUV concept. SUVs in those days were generally ponderous utility-oriented trucks, the antithesis of all that BMW had built its reputation on. The X5 w ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - NEWS AND NOTES (April 12)
Today's IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series headlines 1. Gilbert contests another kind of race 2. National Press Club to talk Ethanol at Indy 500 3. Chastain Motorsports reunites for another Indianapolis 500 run 4. By the numbers: Going to Japan 5. ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Review
TOYOTA CAMRY XLE V6 Leader in a Tight Race By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This new Toyota Camry is a nice car all around. The sixth generation of this front-wheel-drive, white-bread sedan, best-seller for most of the past decade at around 400,000 units/year, is keeping Toyota ahead of the curve when i ... Continue reading
Developed in house, engine boosts performance while increasing fuel economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- FEV Engine Technology, Inc. (FEV) today announced that it will display a developmental gasoline/E85 turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine that also features variable compression ratio (VCR) at the 2007 SAE ... Continue reading
FEV Engine Technology, Inc. Displays Latest in Powertrain Technology at 2007 SAE World Congress
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- What: FEV will exhibit its latest advancements in powertrain technology at the 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress including the recently unveiled concept car, the Lincoln MKR, featuring the Ford TwinForce turbocharged DI engine. Ford Motor Company is working with FEV to ... Continue reading
SCCA (SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE) - THE MOST RELEVANT ROAD RACING IN THE WORLD
Now in its 18th consecutive year, SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge has built its legacy around providing fans the most competitive road racing in the world, and the series has earned well-deserved praise the past few years from publications such as Car & Driver and RACER Magazine for doing just that. But what real ... Continue reading
Iacocca Tears Into Bush White House and Detroit Automakers in New Book
Washington DC April 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that infamous Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca is making headlines again, this time for a new book, entitled "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" criticizing Detroit automakers and America's political leaders for failing the nation, reports the Detroit Free Press. ... Continue reading
NHRA - Odds favor Greg Anderson in Pro Stock
LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2007) - Millions visit Las Vegas each year to bet on the odds. The drivers of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series do the same, but for a different reason. Gamblers look for monetary reward. A driver's reward is a NHRA "Wally." Twice a year, these drivers come to Las Vegas to win their class title, ... Continue reading
ASA - Havasu 95 to Close 2007 with ASA Track Program
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 12, 2007) - Havasu 95 Speedway, located in scenic Lake Havasu, Ariz., re-opened this season with new ownership and tremendous response from the community, but lacking the support of a national sanctioning organization. Now, nearly three-quarters of the way through their "inaugural" season the ... Continue reading
ALMS - CYTOSPORT COUNTING DOWN TO LONG BEACH DEBUT
CYTOSPORT COUNTING DOWN TO LONG BEACH DEBUT Team Cytosport will make its American Le Mans Series debut this weekend in an AER-powered Lola B06/10 in LMP1. Click here for Hi-Res Greg Pickett and Team Cytosport would be hard-pressed to find a better venue to open their American Le Mans Series campaign. When the Berkeley, ... Continue reading
X-Box - Lexus Test Drive (Gamers and Lexus That's a Stretch...)
New-to-Market Lexus Cars Now Available for Test Drive Unlimited for Free on Xbox Live(R) Marketplace NEW YORK, April 12 -- Atari, Inc. , one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that a new "Lexus Car Pack" is available now for free download on Xbox Live(R) Market ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--For the third year running, Americaâs most affluent consumers have declared Porsche the top luxury car available today. The Luxury Instituteâs 2007 independent, nationwide survey of luxury auto brands rated Porsche against 13 of the worldâs most prestigious car brands, including Acura, Audi, BMW ... Continue reading
Audi A5: S Line For Even More Sportiness
INGOLSTADT, Germany - April 12, 2007: The Audi A5, the brandâs powerful and elegant new coupé, can now enjoy even greater dynamism thanks to two striking S line packages from quattro GmbH. Both comprise numerous visually attractive and functional optional extras, which add additional sporty nuances in terms of ... Continue reading
Nissan Mexicana to Introduce a New Compact Sedan
Brazil-Built Compact Sedan is Based on the Renault Logan MEXICO CITY, April 12 -- Nissan Mexicana announced today it will introduce a new compact sedan to the Mexican market based on the Renault Logan. The new vehicle goes on sale in Mexico this summer. The new Nissan vehicle will be produced at the Renault of Brazil i ... Continue reading
Wednesday, 04/11/2007 Print Version Exactly a century ago in 1907 Theodore Roosevelt told Congress that to waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, would result in undermining, in the days of our children, the very prosperity which ought ... Continue reading
Gov. Schwarzenegger to Michigan: Get Off Your Butts
Washington DC April 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reacts to a billboard along Interstate 75 in Detroit which criticizes him for mandating vehicle emission caps in California that Detroit automakers are unwilling to meet. The billboard reads, "Arnold to Michigan: ... Continue reading
OUTLAW SPRINTS - DIRT MotorSports, Inc. changes corporate name to World Racing Group
CONCORD, N.C.--To better represent its entities, The Company will operate under the d/b/a World Racing Group until the formal name change is voted on at the Company<span id="bwanpa5">’</span>s upcoming shareholder<span id="bwanpa6">’</span>s meeting. Following the formal corporate name change, the Company w ... Continue reading
U.S. Creates Vehicles That Operate Without Drivers - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - April 12, 2007: Vehicles that operate without a driver and allow passengers to safely use their mobile devices are being tested by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has created Boss, a Chevrolet Tahoe, designed to drive itself. Boss is a robotic vehicle equi ... Continue reading
Exhibit will showcase how the Chrome Carbook Fleet Edition tool makes it easy for fleet managers to build environmentally-friendly fleets PORTLAND, Ore., April 12 -- Chrome Systems Inc., an industry leader in collecting, enhancing and distributing best-in-class automotive data, today announces that it has been selected ... Continue reading
NAFC - North American Ferrari Challenge Series Returns to Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. (April 12, 2007) - Race fans will have the rare opportunity to see contemporary Formula One racecars on the twisting Infineon Raceway road course when the North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to the Sonoma Valley this weekend, April 13-15. <p>Nearly one dozen contemporary Formula One cars will ... Continue reading
NHRA - GM Performance Parts GTO driver hopes to add a Vegas winner's trophy to
Sugar Hill, Ga., April 11, 2007 - Originally settled by the Mormons in the mid 1800's, the city of Las Vegas was founded in 1905, serving as a water stop for wagon trains and railroads. After originally struggling to survive, this desert oasis was reinvented in the 1930's with the completion of the Hoover Dam and the a ... Continue reading
NHRA - KJ Works to Hit the Jackpot in Las Vegas
ACDelco crew targets successful defense of 2006 SummitRacing.com Nationals title Sugar Hill, Ga., April 11, 2007 - Throughout the first four races of the 2007 POWERade Drag racing season, Kurt Johnson and his ACDelco Cobalt Racing team have worked tirelessly to establish the consistency necessary to win on a regular ba ... Continue reading
Toyota Names 1st Non-Japanese to Its Company Board of Directors: American James Press
TOKYO April 12, 2007; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota named a non-Japanese to its board of directors for the first time on Thursday, appointing American James Press, the automaker's president of North American operations, amid growing fears of a political backlash for its booming U.S. sales. The m ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Posts Resale Values for Every New Vehicle on kbb.com
Find Out What Your New Car Will Be Worth Five Years From Now IRVINE, Calif., April 12 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, now provides projected resale values for all new vehicles on its Web site. Available on all new-vehicle pricing reports, Kelley Blue Book sh ... Continue reading
Governor Crist Signs Proclamation to Observe April 2007 as Automotive Career Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 11 -- Governor Charlie Crist has issued a proclamation to The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) for citizens to observe Automotive Career Month in the State of Florida for April 2007. Students from schools across the state will converge on auto dealerships to learn more about the ra ... Continue reading
Hella Supplies Exterior, Interior Lighting for BMW 5 Series
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 11 -- Hella, a global supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, is providing exterior and interior lighting for the 2007-model BMW 5 Series. Hella, working in collaboration with BMW engineers, has developed the 5 Series' front headlights and combination rear taillights. H ... Continue reading
Networkcar Appoints Keith Schneider as President
- Seasoned Executive Brings Leadership Experience in Wireless Industry - SAN DIEGO, April 11 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, today announced it has appointed Keith Schneider to the position of president, effective April 9, 2007. Schneider has extensive experience in leading and building busin ... Continue reading
UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars
Following is a press release about the fourth annual UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars to benefit United Cerebral Palsy on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Please include information about this event on your website. For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact me at 267-625-3855. Have a great day! Patty Poach P ... Continue reading
Reynolds Achieves Triple Platinum Status in 2007 Dealers' Choice Awards
Company Recognized for Excellence for Third Consecutive Year DAYTON, Ohio, April 11 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that it has been named the recipient of two Platinum Awards in the 2007 Dealers' Choice Awards from Auto Dealer Monthly. Reynolds received one award for achievement in the Customer Relationship M ... Continue reading
XPEL Signs Worldwide Exclusive for New Product Offering
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today the signing of a 5-year worldwide exclusive agreement with Arizona-based SmartShield, to distribute their newly introduced patent-pending Paint Protection Liner product for both new and used light duty trucks. The SmartShield Paint Protection Liner produ ... Continue reading
Privatized Roads: Are They a Good Deal for Motorists?
WASHINGTON--Private investment in the nationâs roads â in particular the long-term lease of existing roads â has become a popular avenue for cash-strapped states to raise additional revenue. AAAâs public affairs team is ready to comment on the pros/cons of privatized roads and highways. AAA can comm ... Continue reading
Going "Green" Could Save Some Green
LOS ANGELES--Californians who strive to save the planet through use of alternative resources may not only save money on energy, but can save on insurance, too. Nearly 4,700 Californians use solar energy in their homes, and more than 52,000 drivers in the state have purchased hybrid vehicles. âEnvironmental awarene ... Continue reading
Anne Belec, Volvo's President & CEO, Joins WestStart-CALSTART Board
PASADENA, Calif.--Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) President and CEO Anne Belec has joined the board of directors of WestStart-CALSTART. Bélec will serve as the first automotive industry representative on the board of North Americaâs leading advanced transportation technology organization. âAnne has ... Continue reading
NADA Urges Senate to Make Insurance Data on Flooded, Totaled, Stolen Vehicles Available to Consumers
WASHINGTON, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on the Senate today to bring more transparency to the used car-buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles. David Regan, VP o ... Continue reading
Kolene's Innovative Technology Drives SAE World Congress
DETROIT, April 11 -- The Kolene Corporation will showcase the future of manufacturing efficiency to some 30,000 engineer and TACOM military leaders at this year's SAE World Congress, April 16 - 19, at Detroit's Cobo Hall. With more than $3.5 million in new orders from Sikorsky and the U.S. Army, Kolene immersion proces ... Continue reading
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