6th Tire Rack Solo Nationals Close With Final Class Championships of 2008
TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. 18, 2008 â The 36th Tire Rack® Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships closed Friday with its fourth-straight day of beautiful weather at Heartland Park Topeka, crowning the final 32 class National Champions of the 2008 season. Fifty-seven Super Stock class drivers saved the best for last, ... Continue reading
Rampelberg Nabs First MX-5 Cup Pole at Miller Motorsports Park
TOOELE, Utah Sept. 19, 2008 â Brad Rampelberg, of San Jose, Calif., earned his first-career pole in qualifying for Saturdayâs SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Round Six race, part of the SunRichGourmet.com 1000 Presented by The Grand and Little America Hotels. Robert Huffmaster, of San Jose, Calif., wil ... Continue reading
Reigning series champ delivers record on Day 1 in Dallas
DALLAS Sept. 19, 2008 - Reigning POWERade champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. came into the 23rd annual Super Start Batteries NHRA Nationals at the Texas Motorplex looking for a jolt of momentum for his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt team. He didn't waste any time delivering his own version of a super start, running a track record 6. ... Continue reading
Stickers, Memorial service will honor Engel in Dallas
DALLAS Sept. 19, 2008 - The late Steve Engel, the popular Pro Mod racer who lost his life Sunday in Indianapolis, will be remembered and honored by his fellow racers on the JEGS ProMod Challenge beginning this weekend with memorial stickers on all of the racecars participating in the series. Fellow racer Tim Tindle had ... Continue reading
Ricardo Zonta Garners First Career Grand-Am Rolex Series Pole Friday
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah Sept. 19, 2008 - It's been a learning season for Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 rookie Ricardo Zonta, racing on unfamiliar circuits while his team developed a new Daytona Prototype chassis. Friday, it all came together on the final lap of qualifying, as the Br ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Clean Diesels Eligible for Alternative Motor Vehicle Federal Tax Credit
Buyers of Volkswagen Jetta TDI vehicles eligible for a $1300 Federal Tax Credit HERNDON, Va., Sept. 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affi ... Continue reading
BMW Financial Services Extends Flexible Payment Options to Those Impacted by Hurricane Ike
HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- More than 14,000 customers of BMW Financial Services of North America in Texas and Louisiana may be eligible for flexible payment options following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike. "We know that customers living in the path of Hurricane Ike may have extensive damage to their homes an ... Continue reading
Toyota-Inspired Designs to Debut at Fashion Focus Chicago
Manufacturer Showcases Design Creativity in Landmark Cross-Industrial Collaboration CHICAGO, Sept. 19 -- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has collaborated with a team of Chicago-based fashion designers for the world premiere of clothing inspired by one of the company's concept personal mobility vehicles. Spurred by the f ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--The Board of Directors of Alcoa declared (a) a quarterly common stock dividend of 17 cents per share payable November 25, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2008 and (b) a quarterly dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Alcoaâs $3.75 cumulative preferred stock payable J ... Continue reading
Four-way tie-up to boost Chinese auto sales in US
Four-way tie-up to boost Chinese auto sales in US http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007804/Four-way-tie-up-to-boost-Chines e-aut o-sales-in-US.html Shanghai, Sept 19 (Gasgoo.com) - American Automotive, a Greenwich, Conn.-based company, signed a contract today to team with three German technology-supporting companies. Th ... Continue reading
VW China confident of selling 1 mln vehicles in 2008
VW China confident of selling 1 mln vehicles in 2008 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007805/VW-China-confident-of-selling-1 -mln- vehicles-in-2008.html Shanghai, September 19 (Gasgoo.com) German auto giant Volkswagen is well on the way to selling one million vehicles this year in China, said an executive of VW China o ... Continue reading
Infiniti EX35 goes on sale in China today
Infiniti EX35 goes on sale in China today http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007801/Infiniti-EX35-goes-on-sale-in-C hina- today.html Shanghai, September 19 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan Motor Co, Japan's third-largest automaker, said it has begun selling its luxury sport-utility vehicle today in the Chinese market, in a bid to gra ... Continue reading
iQ to Inspire Design Excellence
Toyota's revolutionary new iQ is to provide the inspiration for the finest new design talent. In a ground breaking partnership with the Royal College of Art, launched last night during the London Design Festival, Toyota is set to promote innovative design for urban living, using its new premium city car as a template f ... Continue reading
Start Your Engines... Forty-Four Teams Selected to Participate in Red Bull Soapbox Race Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Sept. 19 -- Creative thinking seems to come naturally to Midwesterners as more than 200 teams applied to participate in Red Bull Soapbox Race in Cincinnati. Entries were some of the most unique, crafty designs Red Bull Soapbox Race has seen, but alas, only 44 teams made the final cut to race down the curvy ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wins CNET Editors' Choice Award
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19 -- Mercedes-Benz USA announced that it has received a CNET Editors' Choice award for its 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The coveted CNET Editors' Choice award recognizes outstanding consumer electronics choices for quality, performance, design, service, value, and its logo is a mark of excellence d ... Continue reading
Mascoma Names GM Executive to Scientific Advisory Board
BOSTON--Dr. Andreas M. Lippert, director of Global Energy Systems for General Motors Corporation, will join Mascoma Corporationâs Scientific Advisory Board, expanding the automakerâs involvement with Mascoma as it moves closer to commercial production of cellulosic fuels. Mascoma Chairman and Chief Executive ... Continue reading
Saab Radically Reinvents the Convertible with the 9X Air - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - September 19, 2008: Over 25 years after unveiling the first four-seater convertible to the world, Saabâs design classic takes on a new form in the shape of the 9-X Air concept car. Set to be revealed at the Paris Motorshow on the 2nd October 2008, the 9-X Air concept provides a tantalising glimpse of what ... Continue reading
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing revisions to certain regulatory requirements for hazardous waste shipments between countries to ensure that recovery is done in an environmentally sound and economically efficient manner. These changes would make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's (RCRA) h ... Continue reading
FISITA Names SAE International Chief of Staff Vice President-America
WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer David L. Schutt, PhD, has been appointed to serve on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA), in the position of Vice President-America. FISI ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2008 Third Quarter Earnings
GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 19 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2008 third quarter conference call on Thursday, October 16, 2008. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the company's release of third quarter earnings at 7 a.m. central time on that same day. The ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Confirms Limited Exposure to Lehman Brothers Affiliate
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation confirmed that Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. currently represents 19 percent of Accurideâs undrawn $125 million revolving credit facility. Parent company of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH) filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, Sept ... Continue reading
The Nation's Fuel Economy is on the Rise
News for Release: Friday, September 19, 2008 Environmental Protection Agency* * Contact: Cathy Milbourn, (202) 564-4355 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 19, 2008) For the fourth consecutive year, EPA is reporting an increase in the average fuel efficiency for cars and light duty trucks, to a projected ... Continue reading
Valeo Presents Safe4U, its New Front End Module With Improved Pedestrian Protection
PARIS, September 19 -- Valeo presents Safe4U(TM), an innovative new front end module that reduces the severity of pedestrian injury by 20-40%. Made of energy-absorbing materials such as malleable steel, its architecture optimizes the passive protection of the vehicle's occupants and pedestrians, and allows automakers t ... Continue reading
Opel Showcases Two World Premieres at Paris Motor Show
At the Paris Motor Show (Oct. 4 - 19), Opel arrives fully equipped with two world premieres - its dynamic new Insignia Sports Tourer with two new engines and the sleek Insignia ecoFLEX model that combines driving fun with fuel efficiency. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Wins Top Honours at Used Car Awards
UK buyers thinking of investing in a used car should take note: Ford has been voted tops by two separate panels of used car experts this week. ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announces 2008 Interim Results
HONG KONG, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the ''Company'') (OTC:BCAHY) announced today the unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2008 prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Unaud ... Continue reading
Chrysler Accepts 2008 Freedom Award
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli accepted the 2008 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award today at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for outstanding support of the ... Continue reading
Discovery 3 Voted Best Used 4x4
The Land Rover Discovery 3, one of the most decorated 4x4s ever, scooped yet another accolade today, having been voted the Best Used 4x4 by What Car? Magazine. ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. Switches to the NASDAQ Stock Market
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (Amex symbol TO) switches to the NASDAQ Stock Market: Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved a decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock Exchange to the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. The Company expects to com ... Continue reading
Volt, Orlando, Cruze, Camaro - Four See Chevrolet's Future at 2008 Paris Motor Show
Not one, nor two nor even three major debuts is good enough for Chevrolet - the 2008 Paris Motor Show will see four brand new cars sharing the limelight as the company proves its commitment to growing its sales in Europe. ... Continue reading
Nissan 350Z Awarded 'Best Sports Car' in What Car? 2008 Used Car of the Year
The What Car? editorial team has chosen the Nissan 350Z as 'Best Sports Car' in this year's used car awards. ... Continue reading
Audi Backed 'Travolution' Project Gets the Green Light
New traffic management system enables communication between cars and traffic lights to reduce 'stop-start' inefficiency. ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New UK Human Resources Director
Nissan has appointed Danny Griffiths as its new Human Resources Director - UK Operations. ... Continue reading
Football Stars of FC Barcelona Drive Audi Q7
The stars of FC Barcelona are turning into serious DTM fans: After last year's debut, the players of the 18-time Spanish champion came to the Circuit de Catalunya again today. There, they took over their new "company cars" and caught a whiff of racing air at the Audi driving experience and during rides in the DTM racin ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Promotes Passion and Performance at 2008 Classic Motor Show
Red classic Volvos will grace the stand at the NEC during the UK's biggest classic motoring extravaganza. ... Continue reading
Renault's Clio Wins Best Supermini in Auto Express's 'Best Used Cars 2008' Awards
Renault's ever-popular supermini, Clio, is proving to be just as desirable as a used car as it is new having being hailed as 'Best Supermini' in the Auto Express 'Best Used Cars 2008' awards. ... Continue reading
Volvo Turns to Locust Swarms for Future Safety Solutions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Since the first single cell organism emerged from primordial soup, nature has been testing, selecting and perfecting how best to help life survive. Along the way, she encountered dead ends and thankfully many successes. Today, lessons learned from Nature help scientists improve our lives with technologies like Velcro t ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Introduces Global Seat
New Seat Features Modular Design Available in Left- and Right-Hand Versions NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced that it will introduce its new GSX 3000 Global Truck Seat at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Show in Hanover, Germany. Designed for truck and bus Origin ... Continue reading
Kinser Hitting on All Cylinders
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 18 2008 â Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser knew it was just a matter of getting his confidence back. Since winning his first Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series feature behind the wheel of the TSR No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/JD Byrider Maxim on the first of S ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Keeps Winning as Outlaws Race to Eldora, Lebanon Valley
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 18 2008 â The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series season tests its racers in every imaginable way during the 10-month journey that begins near Daytona in February and concludes near Charlotte in November. With so much in-between, itâs easy to see why experience usual ... Continue reading
Tom Hessert III Tops Day Two of ARCA RE/MAX Series Test at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala., Sept 18, 2008 - The ARCA RE/MAX Series wrapped up a two-day open test at Talladega Superspeedway today. Top honors went to Tom Hessert III who posted the fastest lap times of the day with a 185.341 mph lap in the morning session and a 185.841 mph lap in the afternoon. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ben Stancil, ... Continue reading
Copart Adds Fourth Facility in Kentucky
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today announced the opening of a new 10-acre facility in Louisville, Kentucky. This latest addition to Copartâs growing footprint marks the companyâs fourth facility in Kentucky, the 132nd facility in North America, and the 144th facility world-wide. Copart CEO and founder Will ... Continue reading
EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
*News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008) *EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov As a result of the disruption i ... Continue reading
Second Round of Solo National Championships Begins In Topeka with Thursday Runs
TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. 18, 2008 â The second half of Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championship competition began Thursday at Heartland Park Topeka, with the final 32 class championships set to be decided Friday. Solo is often about families competing together, and the Padberg husband-wife team of Darrel and Desire ... Continue reading
A NEW SONG AND DANCE FOR CASTRONEVES
Indianapolis, IN., Sept 18, 2008 - Helio Castroneves got his first look at Road Atlanta earlier this week in one of Penske Racing's Porsche RS Spyders. Even a championship-caliber driver like Helio Castroneves finds new things to learn every now and then. It's never been more true for Penske Racing's star driver (and d ... Continue reading
Jones, Hines Take Aim At Three USAC Series Victories
INDIANAPOLIS September 18, 2007 â This weekend, Tony Stewartâs Eldora Speedway will be covered in the traditional red, black and gold colors of Chevy Racing. But when the green flag drops on the American Revolution/USAC 4-Crown Nationals Saturday night, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Levi Jones and Tracy Hi ... Continue reading
ZAP Electric Car Sets Sales Record in August
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announced that increasing demand has resulted in record August 2008 sales (unaudited) for its Advanced Technology Vehicle division, the most since ZAP's Xebra sedan and truck were launched in 2006. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines CEO Travels to China
DELAND, Fla.--Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO of Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (âTTEâ) (OTCBB:TTEG) has departed on a business trip in response to requests from leading Asian automotive manufacturers to conduct advanced discussions concerning TTEâs unique technology. Executive level meetings have been arranged by V ... Continue reading
Navistar Defense to Provide More Medium Tactical Vehicles for Iraq and Afghanistan
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar Defense, LLC has received two new delivery orders from the U.S. Army worth more than $39 million. The award increases the companyâs sales of Medium Tactical Vehicles, which are built on the International® WorkStar⢠platform, previously known as the 7000 Series. The two orders, a ... Continue reading
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