2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Review
Have you driven a Jeep? Lately? By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Yes, it is a homage to the familiar Ford slogan of the 90âs, but absolutely applicable. For me it encapsulates the days I tested a 2009 Wrangler Unlimited. I was trapped at the North American Auto Show with no way home. A Sunburst Oran ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- The February 2009 issue of Consumers Digest showcases the best tires on the market, as rated by the magazine's editors, and products from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company take top billing in two of the rated segments. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) For the "All-Se ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Win Distinction as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- The Dunlop SP Sport Signature and SP 60 tires are recognized in the February 2009 issue of Consumers Digest as among the best products in their categories, both earning a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" designation. The current issue of the magazine showcases the best tires on the market, as rated b ... Continue reading
Checker Motors Files For Bankruptcy After 87 years
New York, January 19, 2009: According to Chrissie Thompson, writing for Automotive News, Checker Motors Corp., the auto-parts maker that once produced the Checker taxi cab, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while another Michigan supplier closed its doors. Checker sought court protection Friday, Jan. 16, in U.S. Bank ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING Rolex 24 At Daytona Preview
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 19, 2009: SunTrust Racing, the last team to win the traditional Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona that does not have Ganassi in its name, is riding a slew of racing firsts this weekend in hopes of returning to victory lane at one of the worldâs most pre ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Fiat in Talks Says Report
MILAN, Jan 19, 2009; Gilles Castonguay writing for Reuters reported that Fiat is talking with Chrysler LLC to form a strategic partnership that could lead to the Italian car maker taking a stake in its U.S. peer, an industry publication said, citing people familiar with the matter. Fiat shares were trading 5.52 percent ... Continue reading
Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. and Sellers Racing Debut All-New Orange #83 Chevrolet
- Education Comes First for Sellers and Jig-A-Loo!! - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 -- Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. (www.jigaloo.com), maker of the all-around silicone lubricant, will debut Peyton Sellers' all-new #83 Jig-A-Loo Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at the 2009 Toyota All-Star Showdown in Irwindale, California, January 23-24, 2009. A ... Continue reading
YATES RACING TO FIELD NO. 98 NATIONWIDE ENTRY
CONCORD, N.C. January 19, 2009: Yates Racing announced today it will field the No. 98 Ford Fusion in a limited number of NASCAR Nationwide races in 2009. Yates Racing driver Paul Menard will run 16 races in the No. 98 Menards Ford Fusion. âTo be able to field a Nationwide Ford Fusion on top of our Cup program says ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C. January 19, 2009: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, ha ... Continue reading
CELEBRATE IMS CENTENNIAL ERA WITH A 2009 GROUNDS TOUR
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, January 19, 2009: At a venue where history has been made for a century, the Indianapolis Motor Speedwayâs Hall of Fame Museum will in 2009 set a record for the most behind-the-scenes Grounds Tours in a season. The Museumâs popular Grounds Tour, which provides a great opportunity to enter ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, MA. January 19, 2009: The World Cup of iRacingâ¢, a global, team-style, annual internet-racing competition, was announced today by John Henry, chairman of iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC. Henry also announced that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has joined iRacingâs Competition Committee, the group charge ... Continue reading
AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL OPENS 2009 MOTORSPORT SEASON
London, January 19, 2009: The NEC doors have now closed on motorsport's inaugural 2009 event, Autosport International, which saw the industry's season open with an array of launches and presentations by the sport's representatives at Europe's largest motorsport show. The Birmingham-based show took place on 08-11 Januar ... Continue reading
Knickerbocker Ice Festival to Showcase Green Technologies and Strategies
Hydrogen-powered GM Chevy Equinox on display at Knickerbocker Ice Festival BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y., Jan. 19 -- The Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) announced that the Knickerbocker Ice Festival (www.knickerbockericefestival.com, January 24-25, 2009), the kickoff event for the Hudson Valley Quadricentennial, will ... Continue reading
A1GP R4 Preview - Taupo, New Zealand
Amsterdam, The Netherlands January 19, 2009: The 2008-09 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport roars back into life this weekend with New Zealandâs picturesque Taupo Motorsports Park welcoming the competing nations back for the third straight season, Friday 23rd â Sunday 25th January. Round 4 down-under will again see ... Continue reading
BOBBY LABONTE AND HALL OF FAME RACING GAIN ENTRY INTO BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT
CONCORD, N.C. January 19, 2009: Hall of Fame Racing today announced the No. 96 Ask.com Ford Fusion and Bobby Labonte as the manufacturersâ wild card entry into the famed Budweiser Shootout following NASCARâs rule change on Friday. âThe No. 96 joined the Ford family at the right time,â said Hall of F ... Continue reading
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO TEAM UP WITH CARL EDWARDS FOR SIXTH SEASON
Concord, N.C. January 19, 2009: Itâs been five years since the ScottsMiracle-Gro logo first appeared on a Roush Fenway Racing Ford driven by Carl Edwards. Both Scotts and Roush Fenway are proud to announce the extension of that relationship beginning in 2009 as Scotts will appear as the primary sponsor for 16 race ... Continue reading
2009 Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge Preview
January 19th 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge Season PreviewJanuary 19, 2009 Sonoma, CA Opening day for the Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge season is the February 13th test day at Infineon Raceway. This is in preparation for the double header weekend. The series is ope ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles
January 16, 2009 â Torrance Ca. â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 214,500 Lexus vehicles sold in the United States. On certain 2006 through 2008 model year GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L veh ... Continue reading
Stack Launches Second Generation Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) For Motorsport.
Stack's new range of motorsport DVRs have the same quality, reliability and compact design of the original Stack DVR, but at a price and with specifications especially with motorsport in mind. Stackââ¬â¢s new range of Digital Video Recorders for Motorsport is available in three variants: PRO-4 DVR For high q ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Ward's 10 Best Engines 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- The BorgWarner Engine Group supplies systems and components for five of the "10 Best Engines 2009" presented by Ward's Auto World at the North American International Auto Show, including: -- Audi 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant) -- BMW 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d) -- Chrysl ... Continue reading
Despite Economic Recession - Russian Automobile Market Expected to Be Third Largest Globally by 2012
LONDON, Jan. 19 -- Despite the global concerns about the impact of the economic recession, Frost & Sullivan predicts that by the end of 2009 the Russian automobile industry will be stable and lucrative once again. By 2012 Russia's car market is even expected to be the third largest in the world, behind the US and China ... Continue reading
Bosch Technologies Improve Safety, Performance of 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
Bosch Provides Industry-Leading Technologies for General Motors Vehicle at 2009 North American International Auto Show FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- With a push for the "next generation of transportation" at this week's 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Bosch is helping General Motor ... Continue reading
Cars.com Reports Increase in Car-Shopping Activity in New Year
CHICAGO, Jan. 19 -- Several key audience statistics measured on Cars.com show positive gains to start the New Year, a sign that consumers who were taking a "wait and see" approach to car buying because of the economy might now be coming back to market. "While we are looking at a relatively short period of data, we are ... Continue reading
Foton To Speed Up Auman Truck Production
Foton to speed up Auman truck production http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009106/Foton-to-speed-up-Auman-truck-p roduc tion.html Shanghai, January 19 (Gasgoo.com) China's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Co. Ltd will invest 682 million yuan ($99.85 million) to upgrade heavy-duty trucks and 1.18 ... Continue reading
China Aviation Industry Group to form auto corp
China Aviation Industry Group to form auto corp http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009104/China-Aviation-Industry-Group-t o-for m-auto-corp.html Shanghai, January 19 (Gasgoo.com) After restructuring the assets of its subsidiary Changhe Auto, China Aviation Industry Group Corporation (AVIC) has started integrating its aut ... Continue reading
One Millionth Touran Delivered - Family From Stade Collects Anniversary Vehicle In Wolfsburg
Volkswagen is celebrating the delivery of the one millionth Volkswagen Touran. On Friday, Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand with responsibility for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, presented the anniversary vehicle to a family from Stade near Hamburg. ... Continue reading
More Than 63,300 Vehicles Transported Between Seat And Port Of Barcelona
The rail link for vehicle transport between the SEAT factory in Martorell and the Port of Barcelona, opened just one year ago, has carried a total number of 63,305 cars up until December 31st. Since January 18th - when the joint-venture company Autometro started up the rail link - to the end of last year, a total numbe ... Continue reading
Mazda to Adjust Production System in Japan
Following on its December 12, 2008, announcement, Mazda Motor Corporation has announced further adjustments to its production system in Japan for February and March 2009 ... Continue reading
All-New Beautifully Safe 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Hits Showrooms In the Region
The all-new Chevrolet Traverse is now available at Chevrolet dealers region-wide, offering customers a new alternative in the burgeoning crossover utility (CUV) segment. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles - The Premier League Choice For Aston Villa
Aston Villa Football Club has been making the most of the eight Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles currently in use at their Villa Park stadium and Bodymoor Heath training ground. ... Continue reading
Continental's Fluidic Nozzle Ensures Good Visibility And Halves Water Usage
Fluidic nozzles considerably reduce the volume of water and screenwash liquids needed to clean windshields and headlamps. Continental, the international automotive supplier, is drawing attention to the advantages offered by this innovation. "Fluidic nozzles don't just ensure that windshields and headlamps are really th ... Continue reading
Minibus Fleet For Deutsche Bahn Railway Network
The final four of a total of 24 identical Sprinter Transfer 55 models were handed over at the Dortmund minibus plant on 5 December 2008. Dr Ulrich Hesselmann, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Minibus GmbH, handed over the rural-service minibuses to Ulrich Jäger, managing director of Deutsche Bahn Ostwestfalen-Lippe- ... Continue reading
The New Bentley GTC Speed Builds on the Success of Continental GTC - COMPLETE VIDEO
Stunning Bentley Convertible Debuts at 2009 NAIAS DETROIT - January 19, 2008: The 200 mph GTC Speed is Bentleyâs most powerful convertible ever The latest GTC range is refined and extended with two new models The new GTC delivers enhanced style, comfort and choice Now, the introduction of the new GTC range builds ... Continue reading
The MINI One Clubman will be unveiled at the International Geneva Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The new entry-level model in the Clubman range gives customers the chance to take advantage of MINI's renowned low running and ownership costs, and carries a list price of £13,290 OTR. ... Continue reading
London Mayor Test Drives the Tesla Roadster
London Mayor Boris Johnson has become the latest high profile individual to test drive the world's only fully electric, zero emission sports car, the Tesla Roadster last week in London. ... Continue reading
Newcarnet.co.uk Names Citroën C6 As Safest Car
The Citroën C6 is Europe's safest car, according to analysis of Euro NCAP data by motoring website NEWCARNET.co.uk. From February 2009, safety organisation Euro NCAP will award a new star rating based on a car's combined performance in protecting adults, children and pedestrians in an accident. ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB Looking Forward To An Exciting 2009
As economic conditions become increasingly challenging, Suzuki GB has continued its commitment to providing value for money to customers, and has extended its competitive finance offers across its car range. ... Continue reading
Innovative New Demonstrator - Key to Performance Globe Selection
Leading automotive globe supplier, Narva has released one of the world's most innovative demonstration units to visually explain the options and benefits available to motorists in performance globes. ... Continue reading
An Ikon That Truly Stands Out!
Since going on sale in 2007, the Captiva SUV has become very much the figurehead of Chevrolet's model range. In fact, you could say it has become something of an icon... ... Continue reading
More Smiles Per Gallon: MINI Cooper D Confirmed for Australia
MINI will reset the emissions benchmark for a sporting passenger car when the new MINI Cooper D Hardtop arrives in Australia mid-way through 2009. ... Continue reading
Audi A4 Is Germany's Most Successful Premium Model In 2008
The latest vehicle registration numbers verify that the Audi A4 is Germany's most successful premium automobile. No other model in the premium segment surpassed the 98,714 A4 models registered last year. The Audi A6 also topped its segment with 45,304 registrations. The second generation of the Audi TT design icon was ... Continue reading
Technology to Block Phones in Cars isn't Foolproof Yet
SALT LAKE CITY January 17, 2009; Paul Foy writing for the AP rported that many parents would love to be able to give their teenagers a cell phone that couldn't be used while driving. Now some inventors say they have come up with ways to make that possible, but they appear to be relying on wishful thinking. One product ... Continue reading
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