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2007 LA Auto Show: Dodge Intros All-New 2009 Journey Crossover - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Dodge Intros All-New 2009 Journey Crossover - COMPLETE VIDEO

Segment-defining crossover delivers versatility, safety, child friendliness, loads of storage, cargo and seating flexibility, as well as all-weather driving capability With a bold, sporty design, new fun-to-drive Journey continues Dodge brand’s global expansion Innovative features and technologies make every journ ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: BMW Brings Its Hot 1 Series and M3 to America - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: BMW Brings Its Hot 1 Series and M3 to America - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Fresh from a triumphant unveiling at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, BMW gave the Media Day crowd a look at their new sleek and sexy driving machines. BMW’s new 1 Series is a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LOS ANGELES, CA.) - JR MOTORSPORTS AND AMERICAN RACING ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 19TH eBAY CHARITY AUCTION...

SPECIAL EVENT (LOS ANGELES, CA.) - JR MOTORSPORTS AND AMERICAN RACING ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 19TH eBAY CHARITY AUCTION...

Be the one to own the only set of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series wheels personally signed by Dale Jr. for your GM truck/SUV while raising money for the recently launched Dale Jr. Foundation charity. The unique eBay charity auction items include a set of four 20x8.5 inch black chrome American Racing Dale Earnhardt ... Continue reading

2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Unveils All-New 2008 Sequoia - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Unveils All-New 2008 Sequoia - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sequoia is completely new for 2008, with a new body, a new interior, a new chassis, an available new 5.7L V8 engine/six-spe ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports' Dealership Experience Survey Shows Most Car Buyers Walk Away Happy

Consumer Reports' Dealership Experience Survey Shows Most Car Buyers Walk Away Happy

But young and less-affluent are less likely to get best deal possible NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Contrary to stereotypes, car buyers are largely satisfied with their dealership experiences and feel they paid a fair price for their new or used vehicle, according to new findings from the Consumer ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show - Nissan Introduces All-New Nissan GT-R Supercar and 2009 Murano Crossover

Los Angeles Auto Show - Nissan Introduces All-New Nissan GT-R Supercar and 2009 Murano Crossover

Highly Anticipated 480-Horsepower Nissan GT-R Makes North American Debut - LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., today unveiled two all-new 2009 Nissan production vehicles - the Nissan Murano crossover and the Nissan GT-R - at a press conference at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Th ... Continue reading

AUTOMOBILE Magazine Reveals 2008 All-Stars Winners

AUTOMOBILE Magazine Reveals 2008 All-Stars Winners

LOS ANGELES--AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America’s leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the winners of its 2008 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars Awards, delivering an exclusive selection of vehicles at the top of their class. “This year’s list includes a number of stalwart All-Stars winners, n ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Unviels 2009 VW Tiguan and Space UP! Blue - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Unviels 2009 VW Tiguan and Space UP! Blue - COMPLETE VIDEO

Watch the entire unedited VW press conference LOS ANGELES - Volkswagen of America, Inc. introduced the production ready Tiguan compact sport utility vehicle today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Tiguan represents a new entry in a new segment for Volkswagen. “Tiguan is a new reflection on the three ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago: November Fuel Prices Rise Sharply

AAA Chicago: November Fuel Prices Rise Sharply

Americans spending more of paycheck on fuel than ever before AURORA, Ill., Nov. 14 -- Fuel prices have jumped back above the $3 mark since mid-October in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 36 cents during the pas ... Continue reading

All-New 2009 Dodge Journey Mid-size Crossover Provides Room to Grow

All-New 2009 Dodge Journey Mid-size Crossover Provides Room to Grow

-- Segment-defining crossover delivers versatility, safety, child friendliness, loads of storage, cargo and seating flexibility, as well as all-weather driving capability -- With a bold, sporty design, new fun-to-drive Journey continues Dodge brand's global expansion -- Innovative features and technologies make every j ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: General Motors Brings It All, Ready For Business - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: General Motors Brings It All, Ready For Business - COMPLETE VIDEO

See the complete LA press conference right here LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: General Motors announced that Chevrolet will lead the corporation’s effort to reinvent the industry with a global portfolio of cars and trucks ranging from gas-friendly to gas-free. The press event featured the world premiere of the 2 ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Honda Shows Off its Exciting New FCX Clarity - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Honda Shows Off its Exciting New FCX Clarity - COMPLETE VIDEO

Watch the complete unedited press introduction LOS ANGELES - November 19, 2007: Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the vehicle in summer 2008. The FCX Clarity is a next-generation, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered fuel cel ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (HOMESTEAD) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, HMS Preview

TEAM REPORTS (HOMESTEAD) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, HMS Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KYLE KRISILOFF HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY PREVIEW Krisiloff to make track debut in season finale HOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 14, 2007) ­ Rookie Kyle Krisiloff is set to make his first career start at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend in the Ford 300 as the NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) wraps up the 2 ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (NEWTON, NC.) - Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Reports Third Quarter Results

RACING BUSINESS (NEWTON, NC.) - Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Reports Third Quarter Results

Provides EPS Guidance for Fiscal Year 2007 of $0.02 on a Cash Basis NEWTON, N.C., Nov. 14 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. DJRT had sales of $724,786 with cos ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Volvo Debuts All New V70 Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Volvo Debuts All New V70 Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES - November 20, 2007: Volvo's new V70 premium wagon made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show is the all-new 3rd generation of the Volvo V70 premium wagon. By using completely new vehicle architecture, Volvo’s designers and engineers have gained a number of advantages over the current V ... Continue reading

2008 LA Auto Show - Honda Debuts All-New FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

2008 LA Auto Show - Honda Debuts All-New FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Dynamic styling and performance herald major advances for fuel cell vehicles; limited marketing to begin next summer Text Only FCX_Clarity_Rls.doc 11/14/2007 - LOS ANGELES, - Honda today unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing of the ve ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (IRVINE, CA.) - Saleen Puts the E in Extreme with the 2008 S302E

SPECIAL EVENT (IRVINE, CA.) - Saleen Puts the E in Extreme with the 2008 S302E

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Saleen Automotive, North America's premiere specialty vehicle manufacturer announces its very aggressive 2008 MY product line up. The "Extreme", along with 6 other models in Saleen's 2008 model line up, made its world debut on the runways of the retired El Toro Airport in Southern California. ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (HOMESTEAD) - CJM Racing\Homestead Pre-Race Report

TEAM REPORTS (HOMESTEAD) - CJM Racing\Homestead Pre-Race Report

Jason Keller No. 11 CJM Racing Chevrolet Ford 300 Homestead-Miami Speedway Saturday, November 17, 2007 JASON KELLER/ CJM RACING TEAM FAST FACTS: · The CJM Racing team will make their 16th NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) race attempt this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS) · CJM Racing is heading into Homestead with ... Continue reading

NASCAR SCS (HOMESTEAD) - SERIES NOTES

NASCAR SCS (HOMESTEAD) - SERIES NOTES

Hendrick Motorsports To Capture Seventh Title<br> Johnson’s Season Reminiscent Of Gordon In ‘98<Br> Is Johnson NASCAR’s “Mr. October”?<br> Blaney Close To Locking In No. 22 Toyota For Next Year<Br> Championship Contenders Meet With Media At Doral<br> <p> Johnson Has Edge Over Gordon For Hendric ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (BRASELTON, GA.) - PANOZ MOTOR SPORTS GROUP PROMOTES

RACING BUSINESS (BRASELTON, GA.) - PANOZ MOTOR SPORTS GROUP PROMOTES

David Teztlaff has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Panoz Motor Sports Group. Panoz Motor Sports Group announced today that is has promoted David Tetzlaff to Chief Financial Officer and named Suzanne Thompson Director of Human Resources. Tetzlaff has served as the company's Controller since 2001. Thompson jo ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Lincoln Unveils its New Flagship Vehicle MKS - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Lincoln Unveils its New Flagship Vehicle MKS - COMPLETE VIDEO

November 19, 2007: The all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS full-size luxury sedan which debuted last Wednesday, provides understated style, first-of-a-kind convenience features, advanced safety and one of the best values in the luxury market. Unveiled at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show, the new Lincoln flagship is ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Ford CEO Alan Mulally Opens Media Days - COMPLETE VIDEO

2007 LA Auto Show: Ford CEO Alan Mulally Opens Media Days - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer for Ford Motor Company, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on Nov. 14, 2007. The MPG breakfast and Mulally’s address is open to all credentialed news media attending t ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (INDIANAPOLIS) - SCHWARTZ NAMED AS IMS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

RACING BUSINESS (INDIANAPOLIS) - SCHWARTZ NAMED AS IMS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Veteran motorsports executive Chris Schwartz is joining the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as vice president of marketing, IMS President Joie Chitwood announced Nov. 14. Schwartz, who joins IMS after a distinguished tenure at Penske Racing, will be responsible for all marketing activities for IMS and its three world-class ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE UK.) - CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES 2008 ACTION DAY DATES

SPECIAL EVENT (CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE UK.) - CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES 2008 ACTION DAY DATES

CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES 2008 ACTION DAY DATES With prices generally held for 2008, Castle Combe Action Days still represent probably the cheapest way in the country of getting your car onto a licenced race circuit. For just £30 plus admission charges, anyone can participate in one of the track sessions, as long ... Continue reading

2009 Lincoln MKS: All-New Full-Size Flagship Sedan to Win New Buyers Through Design, Features, Value

2009 Lincoln MKS: All-New Full-Size Flagship Sedan to Win New Buyers Through Design, Features, Value

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- -- The new Lincoln MKS full-size luxury sedan aims to attract new buyers with its timeless design, fuel-efficient powertrain and an unparalleled suite of features and technologies. -- Class-leading convenience features include SYNC(TM) voice-activated, hands-free in-car communications; Easy Fuel ... Continue reading

SIRIUS Travel Link Debuts in Los Angeles on All New 2009 Lincoln MKS

SIRIUS Travel Link Debuts in Los Angeles on All New 2009 Lincoln MKS

* SIRIUS Travel Link data service debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show on the 2009 Lincoln MKS * SIRIUS Travel Link offers a suite of data services that includes real- time traffic, tabular and graphical weather, fuel prices, sports schedules and scores, and movie listings * SIRIUS Travel Link will be standard on Ford's ... Continue reading

Vehicle Neglect Can Take the Pun Out of Thanksgiving

Vehicle Neglect Can Take the Pun Out of Thanksgiving

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Don't let soaring gas prices gobble up your hard earned money this Thanksgiving weekend; carve out some time to perform some simple fixins on your vehicle for better gas mileage, advises the Car Care Council. Or how about: Before stuffing your family in the car... Don't ... Continue reading

Winter Travel Made Easy: Grange Insurance Offers Tips on Safe Winter Driving

Winter Travel Made Easy: Grange Insurance Offers Tips on Safe Winter Driving

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 13 -- Despite the cold and snow, the winter season shouldn't keep drivers from traveling to visit family and friends or their favorite vacation spot. Through careful planning and a little extra time, travelers can safely reach their destinations. According to Peter McMurtrie, chief claims officer f ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson Museum Rolls Out Legendary Holiday Gift

Harley-Davidson Museum Rolls Out Legendary Holiday Gift

The road to an authentic holiday gift stops here MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18 -- The Harley-Davidson Museum(TM) has created a one-of-a-kind gift option that is perfect for true Harley-Davidson (HOG) enthusiasts. Similar to a tattoo, Living the Legend(TM) gives Harley fans a chance to express their personal connections to Harley- ... Continue reading

Winter car care tips from CarMax!

Winter car care tips from CarMax!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR WINTER WEATHER WITH TIPS FROM CARMAX RICHMOND, Va. (November 13, 2007)- As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to ensure that your car is ready for cold weather. "The harsh winter weather can expose hidden problems ... Continue reading

2007 Mini Cooper S Review

2007 Mini Cooper S Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The original Mini lasted nearly unchanged for forty years. The pace of life and automotive evolution is a little faster today, and so the first-generation new Mini gave way to its replacement earlier this year, after a mere five years. The original Mini was largely designed by one ... Continue reading

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