Saturday, September 17, 2011

2011 Jaguar XKR Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG 2011 Jaguar XKR SPECIFICATIONS Model: Engine: 5.0-liter supercharged V8 Horsepower/Torque: 510 hp @ 6,000-6,500 rpm/461 lb.-ft. @ 2,000-5,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 119.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.7 x 74.6 x 57.0 in. Tires: P255/35ZR20 (F)/P28 ... Continue reading

2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show - Exclusive Press Pass Coverage on The Auto Channel

With TACH's Press Pass Coverage of the Frankfurt Motor Show it's like you were there FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: Once again The Auto Channel's European team is on-hand to bring you the best and most comprehensive coverage of this important event. We have loads of video, tons of photographs and reams of text stories ... Continue reading

IndyCar - HVM Qualifying Report

Motegi, September 17, 2011: After an exciting week of travel to the other side of the world, Simona De Silvestro and her HVM Racing team completed their qualifying run for Sunday's race at Twin Ring Motegi. On a road course that the IZOD IndyCar Series has never run on, the Nuclear Clean Air Energy team did some experi ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Motegi Qualifying Results

MOTEGI, Japan - Qualifying Saturday for the Indy Japan The Final IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 2.983-mile(s) Twin Ring Motegi Road Course, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, time and speed in parentheses: <p> 1. (9) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 01:38.3918 (109.143)<br> 2. (12) ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Andretti Autosport Qualifying Report

MOTEGI, Sept. 17, 2011: Marco Andretti led Andretti Autosport in Saturday's qualifications when he drove the No. 26 Team Venom Energy Drink car into the top-ten for Sunday's Indy Japan The Final IZOD IndyCar Series race at Twin Ring Motegi, north of Tokyo. The third-generation racing star will start the 63-lap race nex ... Continue reading

Camping World Trucks - Sauter Race Report

Joliet, September 17, 2011: Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Safe Auto/Curb Records/Carrier Chevrolet Silverado, started the Fast Five 225 at Chicagoland Speedway in 13th position after extended practice changes. The veteran wheelman showed he's a man to loves a challenge - running heavily in fifth to seventh positi ... Continue reading

Grand Am GT3 - Segal Set To Close Championship Reign With Mid-Ohio Win

LEXINGTON, September 16, 2011: Jeff Segal, co-driver Emil Assentato and the No. 69 FXDD/SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 GT team will be looking to close-out their current reign as GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series GT champions in winning style this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course where Segal and his teammates will have one ... Continue reading

FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas Race Preview

Singapore, Sept. 16, 2011: The Singapore Grand Prix, Round 14 of the 2011 Formula One season and the first of the season-ending flyaway races, takes place on Sunday 25 September. The season's only night race, with a 20:00 local start time, takes place around the city streets of Singapore's Marina Bay area, lit up by 15 ... Continue reading

IndyCar - Andretti Autosport Drivers Attack Road Course

MOTEGI, Sept. 16, 2011: Marco Andretti led the Andretti Autosport contingent in the first round of practice runs Friday when the driver of the No. 26 Team Venom Energy Drink car secured a top-five position at Twin Ring Motegi's road circuit. The 26-driver field made its initial appearance at the 2.98-mile, 14-turn road ... Continue reading

Motorsports Venues - Thunderhill Raceway Revises 2012 Race Dates

KYLE, September 16, 2011: After announcing its 2012 race dates a few weeks ago, Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is making a few adjustments to several of the dates. Since Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) is also a NASCAR-sanctioned track and races a couple of the same divisions (Modifieds and Trucks), having non-conflicti ... Continue reading

Unlimited Racing Championship Series (URCS) - Unlimited Racing Championship Series Launched As Heritage Series With ALMS

<b>New Spec Series Features Unlimited Supercars Reminiscent of Can-Am Glory Days</b> <p> Monterey, September 16, 2011: The American Le Mans Series today announced its association with the Unlimited Racing Championship (URC) as the new “Heritage Seriesâ€&#65533; for the 2012 season and beyond. The URC will featur ... Continue reading

Leviton Announces Availability of Home Charging Station for 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in

Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, announced today that a 16-amp, Level 2 (240V) home charging station for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle will be available in early October. With installation packages starting at $999, Toyota customers can purchase the charging station an ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Supports NTSB Recommendation to Ban Cell Phone Use by Commercial Drivers

-The National Safety Council applauds the National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to ban all cell phone use, both handheld and hands-free, by commercial motor vehicle drivers (except in emergencies). This ban is one of 15 new safety recommendations issued by NTSB this week. ... Continue reading

GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement

General Motors and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative four-year agreement at approximately 11 p.m. EDT Friday. "We used a creative problem solving approach to reach an agreement that addresses the needs of employees and positions our business for long-term success," said Cathy Clegg, GM vice president, Labor R ... Continue reading