GM to Invest $20 Million in Bay City Powertrain Facility
Third Investment in 2010 Brings Michigan Plant Total to $62.5 Million BAY CITY, Mich., Aug. 18 -- General Motors today announced a $20 million investment in its Bay City, Mich. Powertrain operations to produce camshafts for the next generation Ecotec engine, bringing new investment at the plant to $62.5 million this ye ... Continue reading
California Speeders Face Big Fines in School Zones
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEANS BACK OFF THE ACCELERATOR SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 18 -- California drivers unwilling to back off the accelerator at back-to-school time should prepare to pay a hefty price. The average cost of a speeding ticket in a California school zone is $213 - according to an Allstate Insurance Company back-to ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Buys Back Over 670,000 Shares in Stock Repurchase Program
HICKORY, N.C., Aug. 18 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC:DJRT) (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, today reported the results of its ongoing stock repurchase program by revealing the company purchased 166,250 shares and during the second quarter an additional 148,000 shares ... Continue reading
Nostalgia Funny Car Cacklefest to highlight DSR Open House Sept. 3
(EDITORS: Attached are digital images of the 1973 Stardust ŒCuda, the Chi-Town Hustler Charger and the ³Jungle Jim² Camaro. Courtesy of Don Schumacher Racing.) News From Don Schumacher Racing and Riley Hospital for Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ted Yerzyk, Don Schumacher Racing, yerzykt@shoeracing.com, (76 ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils Next Generation Head Protection System for Convertibles
ALFDORF, Germany, Aug. 18 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety, today unveiled its second generation Head Protection System for Convertibles (HPSC II) -- demonstrating the Company's commitment to constant innovation and affordable safety. TRW's HPSC II technology is fully in ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN TO HOST TWO GUEST DRIVERS THIS WEEKEND AT ROAD AMERICA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * Series photos available upon request or via media.vw.com CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle (310) 210-1336 jeremyriffle@sbcglobal.net VOLKSWAGEN TO HOST TWO GUEST DRIVERS THIS WEEKEND AT ROAD AMERICA -- Pair of Drivers Comes From Opposite Sides of Racing Spectrum HERNDON, Va. (August 18, 2010) Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Suzuki Kizashi Tops 200 mph Mark, Breaks Land Speed Record at Bonneville
- Suzuki sport sedan and Road & Track's Sam Mitani rewrite record books in Blown Gas Coupe (F-BGC) category. WENDOVER, Utah, Aug. 18 -- Piloting American Suzuki Motor Corporation's (ASMC) modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special, Road & Track's Sam Mitani injected the Kizashi into the record books (and himself i ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 18 -- General Motors Company today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering consisting of common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders and the issuance by the company of its Seri ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Offers Three New Models for 2011
Plus New PowerPak Touring Combo and Available ABS for Softail® models MILWAUKEE, July 27 -- Harley-Davidson introduces the new SuperLow(TM), XR1200X and Road Glide® Ultra models with its expansive line of 2011-model-year motorcycles. With 32 models including urban brawlers, long-haul touring machines, contemporary cu ... Continue reading
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Release Nick Heidfeld To Join Pirelli
Brackley, August 17, 2010: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS confirm that Nick Heidfeld has been released from his contract as the team's Reserve Driver to take up the position of official test driver for Pirelli. As Pirelli prepares for its return to Formula One, Nick will join the Italian company for a series of tests beginning i ... Continue reading
Stewart's Crew Wins Tissot Pit Road Award at Michigan
Brooklyn, August 17, 2010: Tony Stewartâs pit crew won the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sundayâs NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. It was the first Tissot win of the season for Stewartâs No. 14 crew and the 15th different winner of the weekly pit-road competition. Stewartâ ... Continue reading
Montréal, August 17, 2010: Stock-Car Montreal, the event organizing body of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, is pleased to announce that it has once again added an admission-free "Discovery Day" on Friday August 27 to its NASCAR Nationwide race weekend program. The general public will be allowed to enter pa ... Continue reading
IIHS Top Safety Picks 2010 To determine crashworthiness â how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash â the Institute rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests, a rollover test, plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protect ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's New AVID ENVigor Ties for First Place at Tire Rack Testing Event
FULLERTON, Aug. 17, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs all-new AVID® ENVigorâ¢, tied for first place in Tire Rackâs recent high-performance tire testing event. During the rigorous session, Tire Rack pitted the ENVigor against three of its main competitors. The results: the ENVigor ranked first in fuel c ... Continue reading
New Program offers Harvard University affiliated drivers, 18-years and older, cost effective, convenient transportation and rideshare options BOSTON, Aug. 18 -- Zipcar Inc., Harvard University Transportation Services and Zimride announced today Greater Boston's first campus car sharing program for drivers under 21. The ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Named Official Oil of SCCA
TOPEKA, Aug. 17, 2010: Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) announced today that Mobil 1 has been named the âOfficial Oil of SCCA.â The partnership is designed to provide SCCA members with numerous benefits and will place Mobil 1, the worldâs leading synthetic motor oil brand, firmly in front of the 4 ... Continue reading
Jeep® Rocks the Way on a Road to Westfield
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18 -- -- On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the entire Jeep brand vehicle lineup The Jeep® brand is bringing the "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour," an on ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named '2010 Top Safety Pick' By Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
All-New Compact CUV Receives Highest Recognition from IIHS -- Sportage receives top ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection -- CUV is fourth new generation Kia vehicle to be named "Top Safety Pick" IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Joining the 2010 Forte compact sedan, 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle a ... Continue reading
Seat Study Lifts the Lid on Our Driving Song Secrets
Revealing research published today shows that millions of male motorists will happily swap their stereotypical driving music for 'chick hits'... when on their own in the car. ... Continue reading
Dog Owner Vehicle Picks from AAA
AAA list includes vehicles for a variety of lifestyles that will keep drivers, passengers and canine companions safe and comfortable on the roadway ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 80 percent of dog owners taking their canine companions along in their vehicles on errands, leisure rides a ... Continue reading
Dealers See the Value In Seat Brand
With its new cars sales flying high and market share running at an all-time record, SEAT is seeing its stock rise still further among ambitious dealers keen to grab a slice of the Spanish car maker's successful formula. ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1,000 Pound Car
Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge asks design studios to envision the 1,000 pound, 2+2 vehicle that is both comfortable and secure, while delivering satisfactory driving performance without sacrificing the emotional connection and beautiful styling consumers demand. For the first time, participating design studios ... Continue reading
Jaguar Launches XJ Sentinel - The Ultimate Armoured Luxury Sports Saloon
Jaguar is launching an armoured version of its stunning new XJ luxury sports saloon at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
World's Fastest Saloon Car on Michelin Tyres
A BMW M5-based G-Power Hurricane RR has just set the world speed record for the fastest saloon car, at 232.5mph (372.1km/h), fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. ... Continue reading
Electric Kia Pop Concept to Spark Interest at Paris
Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging and design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Motor Show on the 30th September. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports Strong Demand And Prices For Used Stock
Hyundai is bucking the trend of August being a quiet month for used car sales by achieving a 100% success rate at a recent dealer online auction. ... Continue reading
Sweet '60': Citroen Welcomes the September Plate Change With a Rewarding Bank Holiday 'Open Weekend'
To celebrate the arrival of the new 60-plate registration in September, Citroen will be holding a special 'Open Weekend' over the August Bank Holiday period (27th - 30th). Retail customers ordering an economical new Citroen C3 or a spacious C3 Picasso - which is then registered in September - will be rewarded with a Ci ... Continue reading
Smart Festival Is Guaranteed to Be Electric
This year's smart festival is on a charge to be the best ever thanks to exclusive test drive opportunities of the smart fortwo electric drive and an appearance by 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. ... Continue reading
VACC Calls for a Meaningful Contribution to Superannuation
"Small business owners should not bear the whole cost of superannuation increases." That is the view of VACC Executive Director, David Purchase. ... Continue reading
All-New Kia Sportage Drives From Seoul To Moscow
Proving that the spirit of adventure still burns brightly within the Kia DNA, a team of 13 drivers and support crew left Seoul on August 5, on a journey of 12,000 kilometres across some of the world's most isolated country to the heart of Russia, Moscow. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Launches Special Edition 207 Model
Following recent price reductions across the 207 range and the introduction of standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in January, Peugeot Australia has announced the introduction of a new special edition 5-door hatch model: the 207 Sportium. ... Continue reading
GM and China's SAIC to Develop 1.0 to 1.5-litre Engines for Small Cars
SHANGHAI, Aug 18, 2010; Soo Ai Peng writing for Reuters reportede that General Motors Co will co-develop engines and transmissions with Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp seeking to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO. The joint development deal, announced by the two autom ... Continue reading
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