PEAK MOTOR OIL TO SPONSOR INDYCAR SERIES POLE AWARD
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 â IndyCar Series officials, together with representatives from industry-leading automotive brand PEAK Performance Products, today announced that PEAK Motor Oil will sponsor the PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award at all 2008 IndyCar Series events. The award, presented to the fastest qua ... Continue reading
LIZARDS FLYING HIGH AFTER SEBRING 1-2 FINISH
Sebring saw the first 1-2 class finish for Flying Lizard Motorsports, the first for the team in the American Le Mans Series. The previous two seasons, Flying Lizard Motorsports left Sebring International Raceway lamenting about what might have been. The team saw two consecutive runner-up GT2 finishes (including one by ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod Challenge extends invitations for Houston race
DELAWARE, OH (March 18) -- Buoyed by its extremely successful season-opener in Gainesville, Fla., organizers of the JEGS ProMod Challenge are pleased to extend invitations to the second race of the 2008 schedule -- the 21st annual O'Reilly Spring NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, which runs March 27-30 at Houston R ... Continue reading
AFS/Andretti Green Racing Adds Arie Luyendyk Jr. to Indy Pro Series Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 19, 2008) - AFS/Andretti Green Racing announced that it has signed Indy Pro Series veteran Arie Luyendyk Jr. to drive for the AFS/AGR two-car Indy Pro Series team. Luyendyk Jr. will join Raphael Matos, who will drive the #27 Automatic Fire Sprinklers Dallara/Firestone. ... Continue reading
Tickets in a Jiffy: Print-at-Home Tickets Available at Michigan International Speedway
BROOKLYN, Mich. (March 19, 2008) â No more waiting and wondering where your Michigan International Speedway tickets are. Race fans that purchase tickets for the 2008 race season at Michigan International Speedway now have the opportunity to print their race tickets at home. The âprint-at-homeâ option is ... Continue reading
IN HIS OWN WORDS: DR. WOLFGANG ULLRICH
Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich delivered the acceptance speech for Audi's induction into the Sebring Hall of Fame last week. No, it wasn't a perfect week for Audi at the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. But there were plenty of positives to be had including a ninth consecutive LMP1 victory at ... Continue reading
Ohio Crankshaft to offer big cash bonus to low qualifiers
GREENVILLE, Ohio (March 19) -- Ohio Crankshaft will award $1,000 to the low qualifier at each event on the 2008 JEGS ProMod Challenge and a season-long bonus of $10,000 to the racer who accumulates the most No. 1 qualifier awards over the course of the season. The Ohio Crankshaft Low Qualifier Award offers a total purs ... Continue reading
Gainesville Debut gives Harker-Meyer Team a Solid Season Start
Gainesville, FL â Australian Rookie driver, Diana Harker made her season debut at this past weekendâs NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL March 13-16 with a solid start for the Lend America and Randy Meyer Racing A/Fuel Dragster Team. After making successful passes at the Eastern Spring Test Nationals in V ... Continue reading
Toppled Cones Lead to Surprise Wins at San Diego National Tour
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 19, 2008) â The San Diego Region welcomed Soloists to Qualcomm Stadium this past weekend for the second stop on the 2008 Tire Rack® Solo National Tour. The new bar code driver identification system continued to operate flawlessly and while rain threatened to hamper Sundayâs events, ... Continue reading
Mike Wallace Reflects on Racing at Talladega Superspeedway
Mike Wallace, driver of the No.7 Toyota, knows a thing or two about tackling the steep turns of Talladega Superspeedway. When the NASCAR Nationwide Series heads to Talladega for the Aaronâs 312 on April 26th, Wallace will make his 31st start at NASCARâs Most Competitive Track. He recently shared his thoughts ... Continue reading
JOHN AND ASHLEY FORCE WOW FANS AT BRANDSOURCE SUMMIT
à -For Immediate Release- JOHN AND ASHLEY FORCE WOW FANS AT BRANDSOURCE SUMMITDALLAS (March 18, 2008) --- The torrential rainstorms that blew through Dallas did not dampen the excitement level of participants at 2008 BrandSource Summit who were thrilled to spend a few minutes with 14-time POWERade Funny Car Champion ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Is a 'Necessary Upgrade' for Connectivity Engineers at New York's Bri-Tech
NEW YORK, March 19 -- For Bri-Tech, an innovative New York company built around connectivity, the Ford Transit Connect is the ideal transportation technology. Founded by Brian McAuliff, a self-confessed "geek," Bri-Tech is a leading custom integrator of high-end electronics for homes and businesses. At 23 years old, Mc ... Continue reading
Indiana partnership to design new road course complex in Brazil
Indiana Partnership to Design New Road Course Complex in Porto Alegre, Brazil INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The Indiana partnership of Derek Daly Design and Paxton Waters Architecture has announced that it has been commissioned to design and build a new road course race track in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The complex, known as Velopa ... Continue reading
New York Times Reports ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Best Selling Electric Car at Nation's Top Dealer
NEW YORK--The New York Times in a March 9, 2008 article reported that the ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Xebra electric car is the best-selling model at the nation's top electric car dealer. The New York Times reported that electric car dealer Ecomotion of Portland, Oregon is the top dealer in the nation with about 125 vehicles sold ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Inductees
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Eight individuals representing automotive racing, design, manufacturing, the aftermarket and management have been selected for induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The Inductee class of 2008 includes Paul V. Galvin, Robert W. Galvin, Phil Hill, Bob Irvin, William Metzger, Mort Schwartz, Jac ... Continue reading
Marathon to Offer Only Ethanol Blended Gasoline at 16 Midwest Terminals Effective May 1, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 19 -- Marathon Oil Corporation today announced that the Company will convert to 100 percent ethanol blended fuel (E-10 gasohol) at 16 of its Midwest terminals beginning May 1, 2008. Unblended gasoline products will no longer be available at the following terminals; Indianapolis (86th Street) and Mu ... Continue reading
Eden Energy CEO available to comment on exciting new auto patent
I sent you a press release yesterday announcing a new patent awarded to Eden Energy for a Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) System. This new technology could vastly improve current hybrid, electric, and hydrogen cars by eliminating large, costly battery systems. Eden will be looking to partner with auto ma ... Continue reading
XM Announces New 2009 Maxima to Offer XM NavTraffic
NEW YORK, March 19 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that the new 2009 Maxima will offer XM NavTraffic as a standard, factory-installed feature when equipped with Nissan's Hard Drive Navigation system. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider to Nissan, and every Nissan with ... Continue reading
Robert G. Liberatore Retires from Daimler
Group Senior Vice President and Head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy to leave end of the first quarter 2008 STUTTGART, Germany and WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Daimler AG today announced the retirement of Robert G. Liberatore, Group Sen- ior Vice President and Head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy. ... Continue reading
Chevron Launches Premium Diesel Pilot Program in Sacramento
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Global Marketing today announced the launch of Chevron Diesel with Techron D, the companyâs advanced cleaning additive specially formulated for diesel vehicles. Over the next few weeks, the product will be introduced in a total of 48 Chevron-branded stations throughout the Sacramento are ... Continue reading
AIG Agency Auto Offers New Jersey Drivers a New Choice for Auto Insurance
NEW YORK--AIG Agency Auto, a division of the personal lines property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), today announced it has entered the New Jersey marketplace to offer personal auto insurance to New Jersey drivers through independent insurance agents. âAIG Agency Au ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c86163) has announced the addition of The North American Class 8 Truck Market, Forecasts To 2013 to their offering. The North American market for Class 8 trucks faces major challenges over the next five years. With an economy likely to be ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Unveils New Product Models From Joint Development Programs
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning Province, China, March 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced that through its subsidiary, Jinzhou Halla Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd, it ha ... Continue reading
Repowered Engines Get Better Gas Mileage
BETHESDA, Md., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gasoline prices projected to hit the $4 per gallon point by this summer, the Engine Repower Council (ERC) reminds motorists that a repowered engine gets better gas mileage than a worn out engine, emitting fewer pollutants as well. "If your car or truck is experien ... Continue reading
Energy Expert Says $3.28 Gas 'Cheap' Compared With What's Next
BALTIMORE, March 19 -- The approaching Easter holiday may be among the last of its kind. Gas prices are touching a national average of $3.28 per gallon, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. Consumers already feel the pinch of rising fuel costs. But oil and energy expert Byron King believes travelers ... Continue reading
CarMax, Inc. Announces Details of Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va., March 19 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced details of its investor conference call to be conducted in conjunction with the release of sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2008. What: Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Conference Call. When: 9:00 a.m. ET on ... Continue reading
All-New Hyundai Genesis Coupe: a New Benchmark for Affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, the new benchmark for affordable 300-horsepower sport coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport coupe featuring two performance-focused engines -- a 212-horsepowe ... Continue reading
Scion Reveals Hako Coupe Concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Scion unveiled its Hako Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference today at the New York International Auto Show. Scion's Hako Coupe was developed by Tokyo Design Division, which studied global, youth-inspired trends. Japanese and American youth cultures often influence each other and are interpr ... Continue reading
SAE-Funded CAESAR(TM) Project Earns Federal Laboratory Consortium Award
WARRENDALE, Pa., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Civilian American and European Surface Anthropometry Resource (CAESAR(TM)) project, coordinated by SAE International, is the recipient of the 2008 Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer. The award will be presented by the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Te ... Continue reading
GEICO Names 5 Grand-Prize Winners in National Safety Belt Poster Competition
WASHINGTON--More than 2,400 students from across the country showed their dedication to seat belt safety by entering GEICOâs 21st annual Safety Belt Poster Contest, and five recently were selected as national grand-prize winners: Jan Takamatsu, Hawaii, won the computer-generated poster category. His close up view ... Continue reading
2008 NY Auto Show: Chrysler Introduces Entire 2009 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup - VIDEO ENHANCED
Three available models - Dodge Challenger SRT8(R), Dodge Challenger R/T and Dodge Challenger SE - with Pricing From the Low $20s NEW YORK, March 19 -- -- 35 Years Later, Dodge Redefines Modern American Muscle -- Re-creation of vintage American muscle car blends nostalgic flair with modern engineering and technology -- ... Continue reading
It's Coming to America! The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and Spider - LUSCIOUS VIDEO
NEW YORK - March 19, 2008: Debuting at the Geneva show, the captivating Alfa 8C Spider received resounding global praise; the new âdiscoveryâ will be produced in a limited edition run of 500. Elaborated by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, the new car re-affirms the brand's excellence in this sector, as shown by s ... Continue reading
2008 NY Auto Show: Spyker C8 Spyder SWB and C8 Laviolette SWB Come to The Big Apple
Zeewolde, The Netherlands - March 19, 2008: Two weeks ago, Spyker Cars unveiled its second generation C-line sports car at the Salon International de lâAuto in Geneva, Switzerland. The all aluminum Long Wheel Base model is called Spyker C8 Aileron and will be offered with both a manual as well as an automatic gear ... Continue reading
2008 NY Auto Show: Maserati GranTurismo S Makes American Debut - NICE VIDEO!
NEW YORK - March 19, 2008: Maserati presents the GranTurismo S to the American market during the New York Motor Show, after its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The new car features a 440 HP V8 4.7 engine, with a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC Shi ... Continue reading
Buick Takes Next Step Toward Premium Car Design With International Appeal - VIDEO ENHANCED
NEW YORK - March 19, 2008: Buick took another step to bolster its global design presence with a sneak peek at a luxurious show car it plans to reveal in China at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19. Named Invicta, Buick's show car reflects the way General Motors utilizes design and engineering talent around the world to ... Continue reading
Volvo Develops New Green Racing Car for 2008 STCC Season - VIDEO STORY
GOTHENBURG - March 19, 2008: Volvo Car Corporation will develop a completely new racing car in 2008 and continue its work with bioethanol (E85) and Green Racing in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship). The modern green racing car is based on the Volvo C30, the model that most clearly demonstrates Volvo's environ ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Maserati Releases New GranTurismo S - NICE VIDEO
GENEVA - March 7, 2008: The GranTurismo S was recently unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle features a compact and lightweight 4.7 liter V8 engine which has a maximum power output of 440 HP at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The electro-actuated 6-speed gearbox has an MC-Shift software which ... Continue reading
Urban Artist Uses Ford Flex 'Cool Lid' as Canvas
-- The unique, white suede-colored roof of the new Ford Flex -- the ultimate 'Cool Lid' -- is the latest medium of choice for New York urban artist Tristan Eaton. -- Famed for his street art, commercial illustration and urban toys, Eaton will create his art on life-size sheet-metal stampings of the Flex roof on the ope ... Continue reading
Provocative Ford Flex Dares To Be Different
-- The distinctive design of the new 2009 Ford Flex provokes and polarizes opinions. With its signature side grooves, all-black greenhouse and distinct roof, it is like no other vehicle on the road. -- Surprising space and comfort, upscale details and features, and clever flexibility combine to give Flex a contemporary ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Taxi Concept Offers New Perspective on Urban Transportation Options
- Ford reveals fuel-efficient, nimble Transit Connect Taxi concept in the taxi capital of America -- New York City. - A cavernous, easy-to-access interior marries the maneuverability and fuel efficiency of a small car, showing how perfectly suited Transit Connect is for carrying people and cargo through congested city ... Continue reading
Ford Launches 'Warriors in Pink' Mustang for '09, Doubles Contributions To Race For The Cure
- Ford unveils new 'Warriors in Pink' edition Mustang at the New York International Auto Show to raise money for breast cancer education and research. - The company is doubling its contribution to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - to $500 for each Warriors in Pink Mustang sold. - Ford and its dealers together have ... Continue reading
Hi-Tech 400 H.P. 351W Crate Engines Now Available From Year One
BRASELTON, Ga., March 18 -- Working in conjunction with Hi-Tech Engine Components, Year One, Inc. has developed a new 400 horsepower 351W crate engine for Ford applications. These engines feature new high performance aluminum heads with 2.02 and 1.60 stainless steel valves, dual plane aluminum intake manifolds and new ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Supplying Batteriesfor Next-Generation Toyota Corolla and Matrix Vehicles
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announces a new supply agreement with Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America. The Company has begun shipping lead-acid starting batteries for the next generation of Toyota Corolla and Matrix pas ... Continue reading
Americans Go Three Shades Greener in 16 Months
CHICAGO--Driven by increased environmental awareness, Americans are quickly moving to the greener end of the spectrum. Latest findings from Mintel, a leading market research company, reveal that over one-third of adults (36%) claim to âregularlyâ buy green products. Just 16 months ago, only 12% said they â ... Continue reading
Plug In America Urges Arnold Schwarzenegger to Revive Electric Car Production
45 States and 13 Other Countries Co-Sign Letter Sent to Save the Electric Car CALIFORNIA - Plug In America, the organization leading the nationâs electric vehicle movement, today called upon Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to live up to his vow to âturn back the clock on pollutionâ by urging California air re ... Continue reading
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