Maniatis Joins Accuride as Vice President Human Resources
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that James (Jim) Maniatis has joined the Company as Vice President / Human Resources. In this role, Maniatis will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, and leadership of Accurideâs global Human Resource initiatives. âWe are excited to h ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Expands NBA Team Partnerships
Automaker Increases NBA Team Presence in 16 NBA Markets IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 18 -- Kia Motors America (KMA), the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA," this season further expanded its NBA team partnerships to 16 teams -- more than half of the NBA league. The basketball program represents Kia's largest U.S. sports m ... Continue reading
Porsche Voluntarily Recalls Some Cayenne Models for Fuel Line Realignment
ATLANTA--Porsche today announced a voluntary recall of Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a potentially misaligned fuel line. The recall involves V6 Cayenneâs built between the start of 2008 model year production through January 18, 2008, of which 5573 units were sold in the United States and 392 in Canada. On these SUVs, i ... Continue reading
Consumers Pick Favorite Vehicles and Exhibit at The Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 18 -- Consumer voters proclaimed their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's third annual Best of Show balloting. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080211/CLM134LOGO ) Winners in the contest's five categories were: -- Best All-New Production Vehicle: Dodge Challenger (30 perce ... Continue reading
For DeLana Harvick, few moments in life can match the excitement of watching husband Kevin Harvick wheel the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet into victory lane in the Sprint Cup Series. But when it comes to getting her actual racing fix each weekend, the owner of Kevin Harvick Inc. can hardly wait to climb ato ... Continue reading
Darnell picked up the second pole of his career last week at Daytona. It was his first since setting the track record at Nashville in 2006. The No. 99 team will be bringing chassis RK389-54 to Fontana. This chassis last raced at Texas in November of â07, where Darnell started 23rd and finished 14th after being inv ... Continue reading
The No. 09 team will be bringing chassis RK240-34 to Fontana. This chassis last raced at Martinsville in October of 2007, where Colin Braun started 22nd and finished 34th. In 19 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts, Clanton has accumulated five top-10 finishes. His average starting position is 19.79, and his average fi ... Continue reading
TEAM RPEORTS (ST. CATHARINES, ONT.) - Gianmarco Raimondo signs with Team Autotecnica
Since attending the Formula BMW licensing course last year, seventeen-year-old Gianmarco Raimondo's goal has been to compete in the North America open-wheel series and compete for a championship. Today he is one step closer to his goal having signed to race with Toronto-based Team Autotecnica in 2008. Testing with the ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (MEMPHIS, TN.) - Sam's Town Tunica Leads List of Returning Sponsors for 2008
The Memphis Motorsports Park business development office announced today a partial roster of returning sponsors for the 2008 racing season. Samâs Town Tunica heads the list of partners with a six-year extension and new role as the Official Casino of Memphis Motorsports Park. The 10th anniversary of the NASCAR Nati ... Continue reading
It's that time of year againâ¦the start of the NASCAR season. And what would the season be for Roush Fenway fans without the You Pick 'Em Challenge! The You Pick 'Em Challenge is Roush Fenway Racing's version of the popular fantasy racing games. Users can register to play by going to the newly redesigned www.RoushF ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (WHITESVILLE, KY.) - Hiring Opportunity Available Through Sheltra Motorsports
Sheltra Motorsports, a full-time competitor in the ARCA RE/MAX Series is seeking a full-time employee with experience as a tire carrier to join the team in their Whitesville, Kentucky shop. General mechanic duties will be primary responsibility in the shop. Candidate must be willing to relocate to Whitesville, Kentucky ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Harvick, Shell-Pennzoil Chevy 14th
Kevin Harvick had a race car that was not to his liking for the majority of the 50th running of the Daytona 500 but perseverance by the entire Shell-Pennzoil team paid off with a 14th-place finish at Daytona International Speedway. The Bakersfield, Calif., driver started the event 16th, by virtue of his seventh-place r ... Continue reading
After an incredible three-wide finish at last yearâs season opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Johnny Benson and his No. 23 Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Tundra team were hoping to get the job done and cross the finish line first in this yearâs Chevy Silverado 250. After rain delayed the first ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Mike Skinner - Toyota Tundra Racing Post Race Report
Mike Skinner and his No. 5 Toyota Tundra team were excited about racing at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Skinnerâs hometown track. After finishing second in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship standings last year, Skinner has his eye set again on winning Bill Davis Racingâs first NASCAR Ch ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Phillip McGilton - Miccosukee Resorts Racing Post Race Report
Making his first attempt at a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, Phillip McGilton was extremely excited about racing in the season-opening Chevy Silverado 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Wednesday afternoonâs practice session was the first time aside from the pre-season testing sessions that McGilto ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - RED BULL POST-RACE NOTES
+ PERSEVERANCE PAYS IN THE FORM OF 12 Brian Vickers doled out an unforgettable Valentineâs Day gift to the Red Bull Racing Team last Thursday when he raced his way into the Daytona 500 during a 150-mile qualifying race, and earned a 23rd starting spot on the grid. But when the green flag fell on Sundayâs Dayt ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Season Opener at Daytona not so Kind to CJM Racing
CJM Racing made their Superspeedway debut at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. The team came into the high banks of Daytona with a brand new race car, a veteran driver and a lot of pressure to perform. The excitement of making the field would later turn to disappointment as Keller got tangled up in a late ra ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - GORDON SURVIVES CAUTION FILLED CLOSING LAPS
Robby Gordon began the 50th running of the Daytona 500 with a simple strategy: avoid the big one and be in contention in the closing laps. It sounds simple, but at the massive 2.5 mile track, itâs anything but easy. Gordon started the race in 26th position and settled in about mid pack as the field turned circuits ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Adversity Strikes Gritty Army Team
Going into Sundayâs 50th running of the Daytona 500 Mark Martin knew he would need three things to be in contention for the Great American Race -- a fast car, a strong crew and some luck. In the end, two out of three was not good enough as Martin and the U.S. Army team battled adversity, settling for a 31st-place ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Home Depot Driver Goes from First to Third in Final Mile
It was right there⦠roughly a mile away â the checkered flag for the 50th running of the Daytona 500. And Tony Stewart was poised to take it. The driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) took the lead in the season-opening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race with only two laps remaining, an ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Debris Destroys Day for Yeley, DLP HDTV Team
A large piece of debris destroyed the front grill of Hall of Fame Racingâs No. 96 DLP HDTV Toyota and the chances driver J.J. Yeley had to contend for a win in the 50th running of the Daytona 500. Yeley, who started 37th in Sundayâs season-opening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Eric McClure/ No. 24 Hefty® Brand Chevrolet Post-Race Notes
Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL (February 17, 2008)â Eric McClure, driver of the No. 24 Hefty® brand Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, had high hopes coming into the season opener at DIS after posting the 3rd fastest time in Fridayâs final practice. However, his hopes were shatter ... Continue reading
NASCAR Racer Kasey Kahne to Appear at Polaris Open House
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.-- Who/What: Seven-time winner in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series “Rookie of the Year,” Kasey Kahne will be visiting Chaparral Motorsports in San Bernardino, Calif. As Kahne embarks on his fifth season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition, he looks to the 2008 ... Continue reading
Daimler Creates New Position of Chief Compliance Officer
- Gerd T. Becht appointed to fill this new role as CCO and General Council STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 18 -- Daimler AG (stock abbreviation DAI) today announced that it has established the position of Chief Compliance Officer, representing another major step in strengthening its standards for business processes, internal ... Continue reading
Hyundai Super Bowl Advertising Yields Highest Positive Impact on the Brand
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 18 -- Hyundai's Super Bowl advertisements did the best job of boosting brand opinion according to two leading marketing research firms. The Nielsen Online MegaPanel Survey, post- game study showed that 43 percent of respondents had improved their opinion of the Hyundai brand -- the highest ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the Detroit or LA Auto Shows? Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Even if you were in Detroit last week, the schedule was so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In addition to photos, press releases and stories-from-the-floor, we have more than 40 videos....in ... Continue reading
Dacia launches Logan Pick-up in Romania
Dacia Logan Pick-up is the latest addition to the Logan family, which already includes a saloon, an estate and a van. It is made at the Pitesti plant, in Romania, and addresses the needs of both business users (tradespeople and merchants) and private motorists looking for a practical leisure vehicle. ... Continue reading
New Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Previewed
by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor Movies are always previewed to critics prior to release of the movie, so why donât auto writers, journalists and photographers get a preview prior to a major auto show. In the past a couple favorite magazine publications may get a sneak look, but thatâs been ... Continue reading
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