Andersen Racing to Field Car for Luyendyk In Firestone Freedom 100
INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2010: Andersen Racing is pleased to announce that it has signed the most popular driver in Firestone Indy Lights history, Arie Luyendyk Jr., to be Carmen Jordaâs teammate in the Firestone Freedom 100 Firestone Indy Lights race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 12:30 p.m. on Miller Lite Ca ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As plug-in electric vehicles become more common in garages and carports around the nation, the result will be an increased demand on local utility grids that supply the power to charge them. Recognizing the need for a standard set of requirements addressing this issue, ... Continue reading
Car-Buyers Holding Out for Memorial Day Bargains, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, expects that Memorial Day weekend car sales will be especially strong this year. âOver the past week weââ¬â¢ve seen a notable uptick in the online activity linked to purchase intentâ New car sales have been r ... Continue reading
GM Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
GM achieves net income of $0.9 billion and EPS of $1.66 DETROIT, May 17 -- General Motors Company today announced its first quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $31.5 billion and operating income of $1.2 billion. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.9 billion, resulting in earnings per share on a ... Continue reading
Research Reveals Dramatic Influence of Dealerships on Automotive Brand Building and Vehicle Purchase
ROCHESTER, Mich., May 17 -- Foresight Research, a Rochester, Michigan based market research firm specializing in automotive research, has spent more than five years compiling data for its proprietary "2010: Automotive Marketing Return On Investment" study. As part of that study, a detailed examination of the influence ... Continue reading
April 2010 Auto Sales Continue Recovery
Improved figures for America's international auto industry sales in April continued the march toward industry-wide recovery. Sales have improved every month in 2010. April's growth was second only to March's 24.3 percent improvement over March 2009. Last month, international brands were led by Hyundai (up 29.7 percent) ... Continue reading
BROOKLYN, May 17, 2010: Michigan International Speedway and the VFW Foundation have announced that the âHonorary Starterâ position for the June 12, 2010, VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race is up for auction. Along with the official VFW 200 Honorary Starter designation, the highest bidder will rece ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Summer Nationals - May 17, 2010
Topeka, Jeg Coughlin enters this weekendâs Topeka race on a high note following an historic weekend at the most recent event in Commerce, Ga., where the five-time NHRA champion recorded his landmark 50th Pro Stock victory and 64th overall NHRA title. Appearing in his third final of the season, Jeg defeated Rickie ... Continue reading
Champions Crowned At JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals
FONTANA, May 17, 2010: Alan Ellis, Ryan McClanahan, and John Schloe topped the list of champions crowned Sunday at the firth annual JEGS NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calf. Nearly 400 of the best drivers from the NHRA Lucas Oil Series gathered for the special event, ... Continue reading
Coughlin Joins Elite List With His 50th Professional Victory
ATLANTA, May 17, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. became just the ninth professional drag racer in NHRA history to win 50 national events Sunday when he captured the title of the 30th annual Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The 39-year-old joins legends John Force, Warren Johnson, Bob Glidden, Kenny Bernstein, Greg Anderso ... Continue reading
Coughlin Reaches Final Round In Comp Debut
NORWALK, May 17, 2010: Making his debut the very competitive Comp Eliminator class, John Coughlin wheeled his JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt to a runner-up finish at the BâLaster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser in Norwalk, Ohio. After qualifying fourth in the 32-car field, Coughlin advanced to the final round of ... Continue reading
Former Winners Top Speed Charts In Indy 500 Practice
Indianapolis, May 17, 2010: The winners of the last three Indianapolis 500s topped the speed charts as preparations for the 2010 race continued May 16 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, the 2009 winner, set the fastest lap of practice this month with a lap of 39.63 ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf EV Priced Under 30,000 Euros in Europe
Douglas A. Bolduc - Automotive News Europe London, May 17, 2010: Douglas Bolduc writing for Automotive News Europe says that the European starting price for the Nissan Leaf full-electric car will be less than 30,000 euros ($36,976) after incentives, the Japanese automaker announced Monday. The Leaf is arguably the most ... Continue reading
Moreas Tops 225 in IMS Practice
SPEEDWAY, May 17, 2010: The KV Racing Technology engineering staff continued to work through its proposed practice program Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the second day of practice for this yearâs Indy 500. Young Mario Moraes, 21, paced the KV Racing Technology drivers with the sixth fastest speed of ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Racing Team Reach Semi-Finals At Atlanta
Commerce, May 17, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang were eager to attack the Atlanta Dragway on Sunday morning. As making continuous improvement during the four qualifying sessions, Tasca and the team proved to be one of the strongest Funny Cars of the day. Unfortunately, Tascaâs day ... Continue reading
Simona Comfortably Completes IMS Rookie Orientation
SPEEDWAY, May 17, 2010: Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing rookie driver Simona De Silvestro turned another chapter in her professional racing career as preparation for her Indianapolis 500 debut effort officially began this weekend. The twenty-one year old Swiss driver will attempt to qualify for the 2010 Indianapolis 50 ... Continue reading
Conor Daly Graduates From High School
Indianapolis, May 17, 2010: INDECK driver Conor Daly is no longer a high school student. He had to slow down recently long enough to take part in his high school graduation ceremony at Heritage Christian school, Indianapolis, Friday May 14th. Daly's recent schedule had him testing his Formula Star Mazda at O'Reilly Rac ... Continue reading
Score a Soul in Kia's World Cup Giveaway
Whilst not everyone in the UK may have a football team to cheer in this summer's World Cup, they do all have the chance to win a new Kia Soul. To celebrate being an Official Partner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Kia Motors is offering anyone who enters a free prize draw at a Kia dealership, between the 17th May and 11th ... Continue reading
New Chevrolet Captiva Offers Fleet Users a Value-For-Money Top End Option
For fleet managers seeking to offer executives a high spec SUV option at a very competitive price, the new Captiva LTZ model from Chevrolet offers the answer. ... Continue reading
Nissan International SA today announced that the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets - about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. ... Continue reading
Subaru Backs Female Eventing's Rising Star
Emily Llewellyn, the UK's top young female eventer and London 2012 Olympic hopeful, has become an official Subaru Brand Ambassador. ... Continue reading
Higbee Wins Historic Zero-Carbon Race in Sonoma
ACTION SHOT OF Shawn Higbee (22) and MIchael Barnes (80) WINNER'S CIRCLE SHOT (L-R) Michael Barnes, Shawn Higbee and Mike Hannas PHOTOS BY MIKE FINNEGAN Higbee Takes Victory in Historic Zero-Carbon Motorcycle Race in Sonoma SONOMA, Calif. (May 16, 2010) -- Shawn Higbee took the historic victory on Sunday at Infineon Ra ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary of the Laser to Be Celebrated at CLEO/QELS in San Jose
--CLEO/QELS: Â WHAT: CLEO/QELS: 2010, the Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics/Quantum Electronics Laser Science Conference, will showcase technology from 250 companies and feature more than 150 presentations from California researchers. Â Leaders in the fields of lasers, optical devices, optical fibers, photonics ... Continue reading
AEI Completes Divestiture of Retail Fuel Business
HOUSTON--AEI, an owner and operator of essential energy infrastructure businesses in emerging markets, announced today that it sold a 47.2% interest in ProenergÃa Internacional S.A. (“ProenergÃaâ€???) to Chilean conglomerate CompañÃa de Petróleos de Chile, COPEC S.A. (“COPECâ€???). Proe ... Continue reading
Bama Coast Cruise on National Television! May 22, 2010 Orange Beach, Alabama
Bama Coast Cruise on National Television! May 22, 2010 Orange Beach, Alabama By Carshownationals.com Dated: May 16, 2010 Fox Sports Network will be on-site Saturday, May 22 to film a television show for Fox Sports Network as a part of the Mother's Show Car Series. Bama Coast Cruise Breaking News: Bama Coast Cruise on N ... Continue reading
Beckman lands in his second semifinal of year in Atlanta
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 30th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, Ga. May 14-16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN LANDS IN HIS SECOND SEMI ... Continue reading
Capps makes Atlanta exit in second round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 30th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, Ga. May 14-16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS MAKES ATLANTA EXIT IN SECO ... Continue reading
Champions crowned at JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Champions crowned at JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals FONTANA, Calif. (May 16) – Alan Ellis, Ryan McClanahan, and John Schloe topped the list of champions crowned Sunday at the firth annual JEGS NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calf. Nearly 400 of the best drivers f ... Continue reading
Coughlin joins elite list with his 50th professional victory (NHRA)
Coughlin joins elite list with his 50th professional victory ATLANTA (May 16) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. became just the ninth professional drag racer in NHRA history to win 50 national events Sunday when he captured the title of the 30th annual Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The 39-year-old joins legends John Force, ... Continue reading
Coughlin reaches the final round in Comp debut (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin reaches the final round in Comp debut NORWALK, Ohio (May 16) – Making his debut the very competitive Comp Eliminator class, John Coughlin wheeled his JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt to a runner-up finish at the B’Laster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser in Norwalk, Ohio. After qualifying fourth in ... Continue reading
Hagan ousted by teammate Beckman in Atlanta first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 30th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, Ga. May 14-16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN OUSTED BY TEAMMATE BECKMAN ... Continue reading
Hayes Completes AMA Sweep in Sonoma
ACTION SHOT OF JOSH HAYES WINNER'S CIRCLE SHOT ALSO OF JOSH HAYES BOTH PHOTOS BY ROBERT REDMOND Yamaha's Hayes Completes SuperBike Sweep On Sunday at Infineon Raceway DISCOVERY BAY'S ELENA MYERS FIFTH IN SUPERSPORT SONOMA, Calif. (May 16, 2010) -- Yamaha's Josh Hayes completed the sweep on Sunday at Infineon Raceway, t ... Continue reading
HIGHT WINS ATLANTA MOVES TO 3RD IN POINTS; JFR NOW 1-2-3
2010 TEAM JFR RACE REPORT8th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 30th annual Summit Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals May 14-16, 2010Atlanta DragwayCommerce, GA * * * *Final round results for 30th annual Summit Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsFUNNY CAR – Robert Hight, Yorba Linda, Calif., Auto Club ... Continue reading
McClenathan bows out to teammate in Atlanta second round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 30th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, Ga. May 14-16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MCCLENATHAN BOWS OUT TO TEAMMATE ... Continue reading
--Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: WHAT: Â Final day of eighth annual Solar Cup, with 700 students from three dozen Southland high school teams from Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties racing solar-powered boats they have built and equipped over the past seven month ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES NHRA JEGS PACIFIC SPORTSNATIONALS PRESENTED BY K&N AUTO CLUB DRAGWAY AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY, FONTANA, CALIF. Sunday, May 16, 2010 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 ELLIS, JARDINO LEAD WINNERS AT NHRA JEGS PACIFIC SPORTSNATIONALS FONTANA, Calif. (May 16, 2010) ... Continue reading
Quinn, Hearn, Armstrong, and Jeseo Victorious @ LVS 5/15/10
Quinn Sails Away With Win #1 in Mods, While Hearn Breaks into Victory Lane in 358’s Saturday May 15, 2010 By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Another action packed night of racing finally returned to the Valley of Speed as Matt Quinn returns to old form. Brett Hearn makes it one for one in the 358’s while a wild s ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bc2ac4/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Australian Passenger Market for Navigation Infotainment and Telematics Systems" to their offering. “Australia's government is implement ... Continue reading
Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival CREDENTIALS
SonomaHistoricLOGOinsert.jpg CREDENTIALS REMINDER WHAT: Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival WHEN: June 5-6, 2010 WHERE: Infineon Raceway MEDIA CREDENTIALS: If you wish to cover the upcoming Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival in person, you will need to apply for media credentials in advance. To start the process, pl ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, May 15
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jones and Zechman Claim Victories on Saturday Night at SSP Newberrytown, PA (May 15, 2010) - The 2009 SSP Late Model Track Champion and Shermansdale resident, Jake Jones became the first repeat winner in the 20-lap Late Model feature on Saturday night, May 8 a ... Continue reading
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 30th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia May 14 - 16, 2010 Race 8 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING TEAM REACH SEMI-FI ... Continue reading
Treble takes Valvoline Suzuki to Atlanta second round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle 30th annual SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, Ga. May 14-16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TREBLE TA ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin edged out despite posting his best pass of the race (NHRA)
Troy Coughlin edged out despite posting his best pass of the race ATLANTA (May 16) -- A terrific weekend of racing for JEGS.com Pro Mod driver Troy Coughlin ended in the quarterfinals Sunday at Atlanta Dragway when top qualifier Mike Janis beat him by .02 seconds. Nevertheless, the veteran world champion from Delaware, ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Delivers 40 MPG; Tops Class in Fuel Economy
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- -- Ford Fiesta with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified for 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city delivering class-leading fuel economy -- Fiesta features several fuel-saving technologies including its PowerShift automatic transmission, Twin Independent Variable Ca ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo: New Engines and Added Style for Brera and Spider Range
Alfa Romeo UK has recently introduced its new 200 bhp 1750 TBi petrol and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDM diesel engines to the head-turning Alfa Brera coupé and Alfa Spider convertible range, following the unveiling of the powerplants in the Alfa 159 range late last year. ... Continue reading
BMW M Sport Style and Performance Leads the Way for New 3 Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW M Sport Style and Performance Leads the Way for New 3 Series Coupe and Convertible ... Continue reading
Sporting, Stylish, Powerful and Dynamic: BMW Launches the New 5 Series Sedan
The BMW 5 Series Sedan has long been regarded as the world's best luxury executive sedan and with the all-new sixth generation being launched, that accolade will continue. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Earns Top Safety Pick Alongside Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Hyundai Motor Company's award winning Genesis sedan continues to rack up the accolades with the 2010 model receiving a 'TOP SAFETY PICK' rating from the U.S.A.'s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). ... Continue reading
The Ford Focus has claimed overall 'Used Car of the Decade' and Ford Ka has been voted 'Small Car of the Decade' by CAP - the UK's independent used car pricing experts. ... Continue reading
Lexus has introduced a series of styling, technical and equipment revisions that further strengthen the full hybrid GS 450h's appeal in the premium saloon market. It has rationalised the model line-up into two equipment grades - SE and SE-L - and introduced new exterior colour choices, alloy wheel designs and interior ... Continue reading
Refreshed and Ready - The Upgraded Mazda6
Mazda has given its award-winning Mazda6 a meticulous and extensive refresh, enhancing its dynamic visual presence, boosting driver convenience and comfort features, as well as improving economy and lowering emissions. ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius for Land and Water
No, Toyota's popular hybrid hatchback hasn't gone amphibious - Land & Water Services Ltd is part of a group that specialises in civil engineering projects on, in or near the UK's inland and estuarial waters. ... Continue reading
Lotus Cars Australia Appoints New GM Sales & Marketing
Lotus Cars Australia has announced the appointment of Mr Fabian Abal as General Manager Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
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