Sunday, October 17, 2010

Toyota to Use Bio-PET 'Ecological Plastic' in Vehicle Interiors

Tokyo, Oct 17, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced it plans to make vehicle liner material and other interior surfaces from a new "Ecological Plastic"(1) that features the world's first use of bio-PET(2). Starting with the luggage-compartment liner in the Lexus "CT200h" due at the beginning of 2011, TMC plan ... Continue reading

Stewart Can't Bank On It at Charlotte

<b>Old Spice/Office Depot Driver Finishes 21st in Bank of America 500</b> Charlotte, October !7, 2010: With a win Labor Day weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway and another victory last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., many looked to Tony Stewart for another strong outing in Saturday night’s Bank of A ... Continue reading

Patrick To Race In First 4 Nationwide Series Events of 2011

MOORESVILLE, October 16, 2010: Danica Patrick will drive the No. 7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet in the first four NASCAR Nationwide Series events of 2011, JR Motorsports officials announced today at a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The races beyond that have not been determined, although Patrick will take on a ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Crowns 'The Best Dad Band in Texas'

DALLAS, Oct. 17 DALLAS, Oct. 17 -- It was a long way to the top, but the Austin/San Angelo-based country rock outfit Bad Rodeo found a way to get there. Last night, the Chevy Dad Bands contest culminated at a State Fair of Texas concert in front of fans, event-goers, and Big Tex himself. Five bands, chosen from 120 ent ... Continue reading

2012 6-9 Passenger Cars, SUV's and Pickups For Buyers With A Big Family or Lots of Friends

6 Passenger Sedans Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger Sedans Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger Wagons Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger Wagons Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger SUV's Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger SUV's Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger CUV's Ranked By MSRP 6 Passenger CUV's Ranked By Combined MPG 6-8 Passenger ... Continue reading