Friday, September 12, 2008

RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP MotoGP POST-PRACTICE QUOTES - Friday, Sept. 12, 2008

COLIN EDWARDS (Tech 3 Yamaha): "This morning wasn't bad. This morning was like, we all kind of knew where the puddles were, we were all trying to find ... you've got two parts to the track. You've got what I call Donington on the first six or seven corners, and then you've got Portugal over here on the last part of the ... Continue reading

Toyota Conducts Plug-in Testing

Washington DC September 12, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is eyeing the UK as the next battleground for its plug-in hybrid. Automotive News reports that the Japanese automaker started field testing its plug-ins on UK roads September 10. Click here for a picture. The goal is to assess the infrastructur ... Continue reading

Alt Fuel Filling Stations in USA

Alternative Fueling Stations Alternative fueling stations are located throughout the United States and their availability continues to grow. This page allows you to search for alternative fuels stations near you, map a route that includes alternative fueling stations along the way, obtain counts of alternative fuels st ... Continue reading

Electricity the gas of tomorrow's cars, Ford exec says

VALKENBURG, Netherlands September 5, 2008; Bryce G. Hoffman and Scott Burgess writing for The Detroit News reported that electricity not hydrogen, gasoline or ethanol -- will fuel the cars of tomorrow, says Ford Motor Co.'s global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak. However, Ford's car czar said the automaker wil ... Continue reading

1,179 units of blood collected at Spirit of America Blood Drive

BROOKLYN, Mich. Sept. 12, 2008 – With the generosity and support of more than 1,000 donors, the Spirit of America Blood Drive at Michigan International Speedway will again save thousands of lives after collecting a record 1,179 units of blood during the 12-hour event on September 11. The 1,179 units can potentiall ... Continue reading

Andretti Green Racing Sets XM Radio Acura Lineup

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. September 12, 2008 - Andretti Green Racing (AGR) announced today that IndyCar Series drivers Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti will join Franck Montagny in the #26 XM Radio Acura for the 11th running of Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Kanaan will also join Montagny for the final race of the season at Lag ... Continue reading

Milwaukee Mile Hosted Very Successful NASCAR Foundation Blood & Marrow Drive on Sept. 11

Blood Center of Wisconsin Event Held in Speedway’s Infield Media Center Attracted New Marrow Donors and Dozens of Blood Donors West Allis, Wis. (September 12, 2008) – The Milwaukee Mile’s participation in the NASCAR Foundation Blood & Marrow Drive held yesterday within the speedway’s Milton Peck Med ... Continue reading

Contingency Sponsors Offer More Than $1.3 Million for Runoffs Competitors

TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. 12, 2008 – Though money is not what motivates Club Racers to attend the Sports Car Club of America National Championship Runoffs®, plenty of it will be available in October. This year, Runoffs entrants have 39 programs to choose from, with more than $1.3 million in cash and prizes up for grab ... Continue reading

One York Joins JWA as Official Event Partner

Silverstone, England September 12, 2008 – James Watt Automotive (JWA) is delighted to welcome One York, residential condominium in Tribeca, as an official event partner for this weekend’s debut of the #93 Aston Martin Vantage GT2 in the ‘Autosport 1000km of Silverstone’, the fifth and final round of ... Continue reading

REVERSE THRUST

For the third edition of the VK-sponsored Rally Show at Chatsworth. there will be some major innovations, but the core of the event will remain - namely, hundreds of rally cars being driven flat-out over the Chatsworth stages. The biggest changes will be that the two-day event will now feature four stages, - two differ ... Continue reading

AIM Autosport sets goals for season ending race in Utah

Woodbridge, Ontario - September 11, 2008: If momentum means anything, the final race in the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 should be something special for the AIM Autosport team. Momentum has played a very big role since the race at Daytona back in July when Mark Wilkins recorded the team' ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Recognizes Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Achievers in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, presented 152 dealers with its 17th annual Circle of Excellence award during its 2007 National Dealer Meeting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Fleetwoo ... Continue reading

Lear to Webcast Presentation at Bank of America's 38th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at Bank of America's 38th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. The webcast begins at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, or 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading

AAA Supports Passenger Restrictions -- Cites Recent Teen Driving Crashes

HB 4151 would make graduated licensing laws even stronger DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Michigan's graduated driver licensing laws are among the best in the country, resulting in a dramatic decline in deaths and injuries since they were enacted in 1996. However, AAA believes that these laws can be further strengthened t ... Continue reading

New IRC Study Documents Role of Chiropractors in Minnesota's No-Fault Auto Insurance System

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chiropractors now account for a greater share of total provider charges in Minnesota's no-fault insurance system than all other types of treating providers combined. According to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), 58 percent of all provider charges f ... Continue reading

Brilliance Auto To Add New Production Base Near Its Existing Plant

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Aflac Celebrates With Peterson's Harley Davidson of Miami as 100,000th Billing Customer

Insurer donates $10,000 to The Diabetes Research Institute of Miami on behalf of the motorcycle franchisee COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 12 -- Today, Aflac presented a $10,000 check to The Diabetes Research Institute of Miami in honor of Peterson's Harley Davidson of Miami, Fla. During a brief ceremony, the leading voluntary in ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group of America to Unveil Major Philanthropic Effort at Virginia Headquarters Grand Opening

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, along with other state, local, community and business leaders will join Professor Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group, and Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, to celebrate the grand open ... Continue reading

Toyota's RAV4 SUV To Be Made in China by First Half of 2009

Shanghai, September 12 (Gasgoo.com) RAV4, Toyota’s A-level SUV, will be produced in China by the first half of 2009 on FAW-Toyota’s production line, said Information Times yesterday, citing dealers of Guangzhou FAW-Toyota. Early last year a Japanese report said the latest Toyota RAV4 would be introduced to FA ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Honors Its 2008 Top Dealers at National Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, held its 2008 Top Dealer Award Ceremony during its National Dealer Meeting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Fleetwood's Top Dealer awards are given to ... Continue reading

The Suburban Collection Dedicates the 100th Habitat For Humanity House in Oakland County

PONTIAC, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The Amy Perry family in Pontiac is joining the celebration of General Motors' 100th anniversary in a special way, by taking ownership of the Habitat for Humanity House built by The Suburban Collection in honor of GM's anniversary. "Building a house for a deserving family is not the typical a ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics to present at Merriman Curhan Ford's Investor Summit 2008

Presentation to highlight the growing demand for Azure Dynamics' hybrid commercial trucks OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 12 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles today announced that Scot ... Continue reading

Fleetwood's 'Driving Forward Together' Dealer Meeting Provides Attendees With Positive Outlook

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, held its 2008 "Driving Forward Together" National Dealer Meeting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., from Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday, September 4, 2008. The event was attended ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Manage Supply Chain for All U.S. Military Automotive Parts

Contract Creates Opportunities for Small Businesses, Wounded Veterans MOORESTOWN, N.J., Sept. 12 -- Lockheed Martin won a competitive contract to support land-based vehicle sustainment for all of the U.S. military's land-based vehicles over 10 years. The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Lockheed Martin initial funding ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Debuts Brand-New 2009 Terry LX Fifth Wheel

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, announced the launch of its brand-new 2009 Terry LX fifth wheel product line. Born from dealer feedback, the 2009 Terry LX is priced and featured to hit the heart of the fifth wheel market. "Even in this challen ... Continue reading

EPA Tests Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle under Real World Conditions

News for Release: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Tests Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle under Real World Conditions *Contacts: (Media only) Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov (Other inquiries) Dan Amon, (202) 564-7509 / amon.dan@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 12, 200 ... Continue reading

New Porsche 911 to be Unveiled in New York Sneak Peak During motorexpo at World Financial Center

NEW YORK, Friday, September 12 -- Visitors to the first United States motorexpo here will be in for a special treat: a sneak peak at the new Porsche 911 before it goes on sale later this month in North America. Designed to meet the challenges confronting the world's automotive industry, this latest version of the iconi ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Expert Interview: What Are the Main Components of MEMS TPMS?

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcc429/expert_interview) has announced the addition of the "Expert Interview: MEMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Market" report to their offering. This interview was conducted with a MEMS and sensor technology expert who has experience ... Continue reading

Bosch Automotive Acquires Friction Business of Morse Automotive

BROADVIEW, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Robert Bosch LLC has received approval from the relevant antitrust authorities and on September 9, 2008, finalized its acquisition of the friction business of Morse Automotive Corporation. The closing clears the way for the integration of the acquired Morse assets into the newly established ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Celebrates Manufacturing Launch of the All-New 2009 Dodge Ram

-- Warren Truck employees celebrate Dodge Ram production with Chrysler executives, Governor Jennifer Granholm, UAW Vice President General Holiefield and Chrysler LLC Dealer Council Co-Chair Hayden Elder -- New Dodge Ram is game-changer, featuring first-in-segment, solid axle, multi-link coil spring rear suspension and ... Continue reading

IAC Breaks Ground in India

PUNE, India, Sept. 12 -- International Automotive Components Group (IAC) today broke ground during a ceremony in Chakan (Pune district) Maharashtra, India where construction will begin for a manufacturing and engineering operation exceeding 150,000 square feet. "IAC is now the third W L Ross company with a meaningful p ... Continue reading

Ssangyong to Introduce New C200 Compact SUV at Paris Motor Show

Ssangyong Motor Co. will introduce a future-oriented compact SUV at the 79th Paris Motor Show this October. ... Continue reading

Infiniti at the Paris Motor Show

Infiniti will be opening new doors in Paris both at the motor show and away from it. The first Infiniti Centre in Europe will open to the public from the start of October on the Avenue de Versailles in the stylish 16th Arrondissement of Paris. The 500m2 facility will show Infiniti's Retail Design Environment Initiative ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Crafter Conversion Is a Cut Above The Rest

A Volkswagen Crafter panel van has been converted into a mobile gentleman's barbers shop for Barbus Service UK Limited based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. ... Continue reading

A Great British Experience In Regent Street

On Sunday 7th September, London's Regent Street was transformed into a festival themed around all things quintessentially British. Thousands of people descended into the capital to enjoy a day of different shopping experiences as well as an array of displays on the street. Taking pride of place amongst these displays w ... Continue reading

Magical Taxi Tour Sets Out For 15th Time

This year's annual trip to Disneyland Paris is set to leave East Winter Gardens, Canary Wharf on Friday 17th October. This is the 15th time that members of The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers have organised the outing, taking sick and terminally ill children on the trip of a lifetime. The iconic London c ... Continue reading

Key Management Changes At Jaguar Land Rover

David Blackhall, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Australia/New Zealand has announced a number of changes in key management assignments ... Continue reading

Delphi Technologies Help Commercial Vehicles Become Greener, Safer and Better Connected

Delphi Corp. will display its latest commercial vehicle offerings at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, being held September 23 -- October 2 in Hanover Germany. Located in Hall 17, stand No. A06, Delphi will offer show attendees a glimpse of its extensive commercial vehicle product portfolio including technologies that ... Continue reading

High Gas Prices Trump Environmentalism as Reason Auto Buyers are Considering Smaller Vehicles

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- Even as gas prices drifted down during August, 44% of the car shoppers on AutoTrader.com responded in a recent survey that they are still considering downsizing to a smaller car. Of those respondents, an overwhelming majority -- 82% -- said they would downsize to "Save money on gas." (Logo: http:// ... Continue reading

Audi Australia Announces Major Partnership With Melbourne Charity

Audi Australia yesterday announced a major corporate partnership with the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, which was officially formalised in a ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall with the Lord Mayor Cr John So. ... Continue reading

Fuel Efficient Couple En Route To Break Guinness World Record for Lowest Fuel Consumption

The Taylor's are almost a third of the way toward breaking Guinness World Record HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Two of the world's most fuel efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, are a third of the way through their attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United Sta ... Continue reading

Dacia Sandero dCi 70 and dCi 85 Diesel Versions Now Available in France

Sandero, the compact yet roomy hatchback by Dacia, is now available in France with dCi 70 and dCi 85 diesel versions on the Ambiance, Lauréate and Prestige trim levels. ... Continue reading

Lotus Europa Receives Diamond Treatment

This year Lotus celebrates its 60th birthday and to properly mark the occasion, the British sportscar manufacturer has produced a real gem of a car - a fully customised, diamondset Lotus Europa valued at £150,000 which will be launched at Lotus' birthday celebrations in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008. ... Continue reading

Audi Starts the 2008 Vocational Training Year

Audi is welcoming 682 trainees this year. With 453 young people starting their career training today at Audi in Ingolstadt and 229 who started the training on September 5 at the Neckarsulm location, Audi is maintaining its high number of trainee positions through 2008. ... Continue reading

Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and Nationwide Insurance Continue Partnership to Highlight Teen Safety

"Buckle Up" Campaign addresses number one killer of teens CHESHIRE, Conn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) and Nationwide Mutual Insurance announced today that they are joining forces once again to promote smart teen driving through the Buckle Up for a Succ ... Continue reading