2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lamborghini...Uh, Yeah, They're Here, Too - COMPLETE VIDEO
An editorial comment by one of The Auto Channel's 'Co-Flounders' DETROIT - January 16, 2008: Once again, Lamborghini brought it's fabulous vehicles to another American auto show (Detroit, LA, etc.). Thy really are beautiful, and they drive nicely, as well. But what I don't get is why they bother showing up year after y ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Bares Its New TTS and TDI to Awe Struck Media - WE GOT THE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: Before a packed house in Cobo Center, Audi unveiled two beautiful specimens of automotive pulchritude: the R8 V12 TDI concept and the new top-of-the-line TT, the TTS. This R8 concept is the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displac ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (ELKHART, WIS.) - Road America 2008 Season Schedule Announced
Road America has announced its 2008 season schedule. The dates and events are as follows: <p> <pre> May 16-18 Spring Vintage Weekend (SVRA) May 17 Family Tailgate Party June 5-8 Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader (AMA) June 13-15 Vintage Cycle (AHRMA) and Moto-ST Weekend June 19-22 Piggly Wiggly / Chicago Region SCCA June S ... Continue reading
ARCA (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ.) - Patrick Sheltra Looking Forward To First Visit To Motorsports 2008
With the Holidays over and plenty of rest and relaxation, sophomore bound ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra is ready to get back to business. To officially kick off the New Year, Sheltra will participate in this weekendâs Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels held at the Atlantic City ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA, CA.) - PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING FORMAT TO CHANGE IN 2008 NHRA POWERADE SERIES
Given the significant impact weather and atmospheric conditions have had on qualifying for NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events in past seasons, NHRA announced today it has modified its race qualifying procedure. Beginning with the CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Feb. 7-10, the to ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONTREAL, CDN.) - Hinchcliffe and Wickens Nominated by Inside Track
In recognition of their sterling on-track efforts in 2007, A1 Team Canada racers James Hinchcliffe and Robert Wickens have found themselves nominated in the âCanadian Road Racer of the Yearâ category in this yearâs Inside Track Readersâ Choice Awards Presented by Castrol. The annual poll, now in its ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Teleconference Transcript - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
HERB BRANHAM: Dale, if you can just start off and tell us how your first day and a half and gone testing with your new team. DALE EARNHARDT JR.: It's been great. We've had great speed in the car. We've had Casey's car from last year and a car that we built this year, and we're real happy with both of them, happy with t ... Continue reading
Tony Eury Jr. said he could hardly wait for this week to get here. Following his early exit from Dale Earnhardt Inc. last season, Eury says he was especially eager to get started on his new venture as crew chief for the No. 88 Mountain Dew AMP/National Guard Chevrolet with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Hendrick Motorsports. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - Darnell's No. 99 Shows the Way at Daytona Test
Erik Darnell's No. 99 Northern Tool + Equipment team worked hard over the offseason to put their disappointing 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season behind them, and it showed at Daytona testing. Darnell's Ford led the way in single truck runs, and consistently posted times towards the front of the pack in the draf ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (SPARKS, NV.) - Supersonic Woman Wanted for Steve Fossett LSR Team
SPARKS, Nev., Jan. 16 -- The Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team today announced it is actively seeking female candidates to drive their jet-powered car to a new Absolute Supersonic Land Speed Record in excess of 800MPH. A woman driver would be an excellent role model to inspire young women in all corners of the ... Continue reading
RACING TELEVISION (DELAWARE, OH.) - Coughlin on Speed TV (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin on Speed TV DELAWARE, Ohio (Jan. 16) -- Four-time drag racing world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s first foray into the wild world of bobsledding will hit the airwaves this Sunday when Speed TV broadcasts the third annual Chevy Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge from legendary Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Frontier Pick-up Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep standing water, and streams crossing the road were the order ... Continue reading
China becomes Volkswagen's biggest market worldwide
China becomes Volkswagen's biggest market worldwide http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4527/China-becomes-Volkswagen-s-biggest-m arket-worldwide.html Shanghai. January 16 (Gasgoo.com) - German auto giant Volkswagen announced recently its sales in China mainland hit a record high of 910,491 vehicles in 2007, up 28 percent fr ... Continue reading
Changfeng Motor may seek to open plant in U.S. http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4528/Changfeng-Motor-may-seek-to-open-pla nt-in-U-S.html Shanghai. January 16 (Gasgoo.com) - Changfeng Motor Co said Tuesday it is mulling over a plan to establish a production unit in North America, but will begin to sell Changfeng vehicles i ... Continue reading
Hyundai May Cancel Super Bowl Advertising - Wonders If Ad Buy Is 'Best Thing to Do'
DETROIT January 16, 2008; Automobile News magazine reported that Hyundai Motor America is âreviewing whether or not we want to advertise on the Super Bowl. We are considering withdrawing because of a worsening economyâ, said Chris Hosford, a Hyundai spokesman. In October, Hyundai announced it would buy two 30 ... Continue reading
Kia cee'd is "Most Decorated" Korean-brand car in Europe
(SEOUL) January 15, 2008 â Winning eight national âCar of the Yearâ-style awards, receiving numerous other magazine awards and ranking first in more than 30 comparison road tests to date, the Kia ceeâd model range is the âmost decoratedâ Korean-brand car ever in European automotive history ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Reveals Small Car Vision for America - COMPLETE VIDEO
New Ford Verve small car concept showcases the style, technology, premium materials and more substantial content that will set it apart from other offerings when Fordâs new small cars go on sale in North America in 2010. Four-door Verve is designed to appeal to âMillennials,â the fastest-growing segment ... Continue reading
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