Porsche Showcases History - and the Future - As the Featured Marque of 36th Rolex Monterey Historics
The North American debut of the 2010 Porsche Panamera - and 145 historic Porsches - headline the 2009 edition of the world's most prestigious vintage motorsports event ATLANTA, July 14 -- At the upcoming 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14-16, the sound of the i ... Continue reading
Subaru Achieves a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Record
- 'Largest Parade of Subaru Cars' in the World - ITASCA, Ill., July 14 -- Subaru of America, Inc.'s Great Lakes Region, with the Village of Itasca, achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(TM) record for the "Longest Parade of Subaru Cars." The attempt took place on July 11, 2009. The official GUINNESS announcement can be fou ... Continue reading
Upillar.com Motors Set to Fuel Online Dealer Vehicle Sales
ST. GEORGE, Utah--Upillar.com Motors (www.upillar.com) â the easiest, most effective and most affordable place to buy and sell vehicles online â officially launched today with the mission of helping dealers establish a more successful, less expensive online presence and a more efficient marketplace. Among its ... Continue reading
Belgium Based RHJ to Offer 300 Million Euro for Opel Majority
FRANKFURT, July 14, 2009; Reuters reported that RHJ International plans to offer around 300 million euros ($419.6 million) for a stake of just over 50 percent in General Motors' (GMGMQ.PK) German carmaker Opel, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. "It tends toward 300 (million) but is not quite that mu ... Continue reading
"Landspeed" Louise Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year
COLUMBUS, OH - The Auto Channel's good friend, renowned author, historian and columnist "Landspeed" Louise Ann Noeth was named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year at the 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. A veteran of motorsport and land speed racing journalism, she accepted the award in front of a packed house during t ... Continue reading
Honda's Top Tech Battle Begins
Honda Australia has announced that its annual Technician of the Year competition will run, for the first time, a parallel Apprentice of the Year competition in 2009. ... Continue reading
Local Kia dealer Toll House has given the communities of Horsham South and their Neighbourhood Policing Team their very own Soul - patrolling the streets with its stocky looks, darkened windows and head-turning body will be a gleaming new Kia Soul. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Teams up with Creative Talent Kate Moross for Roller Skating Event
Vauxhall has teamed up with Kate Moross, one of the most prolific young illustrators and designers to rise out of the UK, to customise a Vauxhall Corsa in her own signature style. The commission will take centre stage as part of a celebrity-fuelled roller disco event called 'Vauxhall Skate', set to take place at the en ... Continue reading
Fiat Qubo to Get Eco:Drive Fuel Saving Technology
The versatile Qubo mini-MPV is the latest in Fiat’s range to benefit from eco:Drive, the in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions. ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Declares Dividends on Preferred Stock
DETROIT, July 14 -- The GMAC Financial Services board of directors declared quarterly dividend payments on preferred stock issued both to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and to GMAC's wholly owned subsidiary Preferred Blocker Inc. The dividends were declared on July 13, 2009 and are payable on August 17, 2009. Div ... Continue reading
First Images of New Kia cee'd Revealed
Kia Motors has today released the first pictures of new cee'd, revealing a much improved and updated look including the new 'family face' of the brand. ... Continue reading
Autobytel Joins with Kelley Blue Book to Extend Reach into Growing Used Car Market
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. today announced a new agreement with Kelley Blue Book to further extend the reach of its thousands of member dealers into the rapidly growing used car market, the sales of which are projected to outnumber new auto sales by 4-to-1 in 2009.1 Under the new arrangement with Kelley Blue Book, ... Continue reading
Corsa Ginetta-Zytek To Race As Hybrid At Lime Rock
Lime Rock, July 14, 2009: Corsa Motorsportsâ Ginetta-Zytek 09HS prototype will compete for the first time in hybrid configuration this weekend at Lime Rock Park for the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix. Officials with the FIA were more than satisfied with the performance and stability of the prototypeâs ... Continue reading
Pro Stock leader Coughlin will be rested and refreshed for Seattle race
SEATTLE, July 13, 2009: It may be the busiest time of the year on the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series but current Pro Stock point leader and back-to-back world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. plans to arrive at Pacific Raceways for this weekend's Northwest Nationals rested, rejuvenated, and ready to win his sixth race of th ... Continue reading
Voices Of Lime Rock: Luis Diaz
Lime Rock, July 13, 2009: Luis Diaz enters Lime Rock Park and the American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix unbeaten in LMP2 with Loweâs Fernandez Racing teammate Adrian Fernandez. The pairing was a perfect 4-for-4 in the first half of the 2009 American Le Mans Series behind the wheel of their Acura ARX-01b. To make i ... Continue reading
Franchitti rekindles fond memories at Toronto
Toronto, July 13, 2009: Ah, how Exhibition Place in Toronto rekindles memories for Dario Franchitti. There were the pole starts in 1997 and '98 that didn't end up so well. But 1999 was something different -- 11th race of the PPG/CART season, a mid-July afternoon with a sizable crowd watching the competitors on the tigh ... Continue reading
Monaco, Maserati, Lamborghini and Other Nice Things in This Month's Letter From Europe
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel For once it really is a case of where do I begin? Maybe back in May which seems like ages ago. Virgin Atlantic were as good as ever while the food was bad as ever. Certain things never change. Still, it got me to TACHâs European HQ and with th ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Overcomes Adversity To Notch Top-15 Finish At Iowa
NEWTON, July 14, 2009: Patrick Sheltra overcame a spin and a flat tire during Saturday nightâs Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway to finish 14th in his third trip to the Newton, Iowa race track. The finish put the Whitesville, Kentucky based team back on the right path after suffering misfortune in the two previ ... Continue reading
Americans Keeping Thier Cars Longer
Those Intending to Keep Car More than Four Years Up Over 12 Percent TUSTIN, July 14, 2009: An annual survey of new vehicle buyers shows a significant increase in the number of people planning to hold onto their cars and trucks. In 2005, just over 46 percent of new car acquirers indicated they would not be shopping for ... Continue reading
Body Kits from Essex Racing Limited Now at Discounted Prices
London, July 14, 2009: The UK's number one body kit importer and retailer, Essex Racing Limited have announced discounted prices on their full body kits. Essex Racing Limited has announced that they have adjusted their prices for full body kits online. Essex Racing are the UK's number one importer and retailer of body ... Continue reading
25,000 Expected at Yorkshire's Famous Bradford Classic Car Weekend
Over 25,000 people are expected to attend the Bradford Classic which this year takes place over the weekend of 18th and 19th July, making it one of the fastest growing and most popular free summer city events in Yorkshire. ... Continue reading
Toyota GB Receives Nationwide Award For Excellence
Toyota (GB) PLC has been recognised as the top Manufacturer Partner of the Year (up to 10,000 units) at the annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations, the company which manages the Motability Car Scheme. ... Continue reading
All Ford Repairers Back Industry Code
Every official Ford workshop has signed up to the new Motor Industry Code of Practice which guarantees the standard of service and repair work carried out. ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the development of a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines. The new fuel delivery system, the first of its kind in the world, uses an injector for each port rather than one per cylinder - speeding up fuel vaporization, redu ... Continue reading
100,000th Volkswagen Golf Sold in Australia
The Volkswagen brand has just reached a significant milestone on the Australian market with the sale of the 100,000th Golf since the initial model introduction. The celebratory new Golf 118TSI was handed over to its proud owner, Mark Hall, by Solitaire Volkswagen Hawthorn in Adelaide. ... Continue reading
The New Ferrari Store Opens at the Legendary Nürburgring Circuit
The first Ferrari Store in Germany was officially inaugurated today at a very special location: the Nürburgring, which nestles in the gentle Eifel hills and provides the fascinating venue for the German Grand Prix. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen, who had ... Continue reading
Jaguar Selects Salon Privé for New XJ Public Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Visitors to this year's Salon Privé, 22-24 July, will be the first members of the public to see Jaguar's stunning, all-new XJ model, just two weeks after its global unveiling. ... Continue reading
Subaru Wins Five Bucks from MOTOR
MOTOR magazine today announced the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX has won Subaru's fifth Bang For Your Bucks performance car title. ... Continue reading
In September 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled a concept car which left no observer unmoved: the 308 RCZ. The desire to turn it into a commercial reality soon became overwhelming. However, to achieve the transformation from dream to reality required real determination, daring, and a lot of inventivene ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Achieve Highest Ranking in 2009 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index
Annual auto industry benchmarking study measures how each brand's dealerships treat car shoppers PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., July 13 -- Mercedes-Benz dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2009 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI) U.S. Auto Industry Study, one of a series of unique national benchmarking ... Continue reading
Dobbs Nissan Grand Opening Celebration Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13 -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis and Dobbs Nissan are celebrating a new community partnership, with the announcement of the Grand Opening of Dobbs Nissan's new dealership at Hacks Cross and Hwy. 385 (4140 Hacks Cross Rd.) in Memphis and Dobbs Nissan's commitment to donate a minimum ... Continue reading
The Dangers of Text Messaging While Driving EAST LANSING, Mich., July 13 Text messaging and driving is a deadly mix, according to the Michigan State Medical Society. Statistics show that drivers are six times more likely to become distracted and cause an accident if they are text messaging. Distracted drivers account f ... Continue reading
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