GM Says ELECTRIC-gas Hybrid Vehicle "Volt" Will Be Launched Before 2011
DETROIT November 21, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to launch its electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, by the end of 2010 despite skepticism at GM about that target, its chief of global product development told Reuters on Tuesday. As the r ... Continue reading
Detroit's In-the-red Automakers Going Green To Get in Black
DETROIT, Nov 21, 2007; Peter Bohan writing for Reuters reported that Detroit's auto industry, which has given the world the "muscle car" and "gas guzzler," may finally be seeing "green." Top auto executives, investors and industry analysts sang the same tune at this week's Reuters Auto Summit: newfound hope for competi ... Continue reading
Crude Price Paves Way for Fuel Economy Revolution
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 21 -- With crude oil prices pushing towards the $100/barrel barrier, the era of cheap energy has clearly come to an end. While filling station pump prices continue to rise however, help may be at hand for the motorist of the future in the form of high fuel-efficiency/low CO2 technologies bei ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - NHRA CLARIFIES ROLE IN NOPI SERIES
SANCTIONED BY NHRA Following up on its recent announcement at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NHRA and NOPI have further clarified NHRAâs role, specific to racing operations, at âNOPI Drag Racing Series sanctioned by NHRAâ events. âWe believe the announcement earlier this month is a logical step fo ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - 2007 SEASON IN REVIEW
Sixteen drivers won NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races, including all 12 drivers who participated in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. The lead in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup changed hands following each of the first five Chase races, but Jeff Gordon led the point standings in each of the next four weeks followi ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - Media Correctly Predict Nine Of 12 Chase Drivers
Members of the media correctly identified nine of the 12 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup competitors in a preseason poll held on NASCARMedia.com. Tony Stewart (No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet) was voted the preseason favorite, while champion Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Loweâs Chevrolet) was picked to finish second. In the ... Continue reading
NASCAR (NEW YORK, NY) - NEXTEL Cup Series Champion's Week "Victory Lap"
Top-10 Drivers to Celebrate 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Season in Traditional âVictory Lapâ Procession Through Streets of New York City WHAT: A 1.5 Mile, 10-Stock Car Victory Lap procession beginning and ending in New York Cityâs Times Square WHO: The Top-10 drivers in the final 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP ... Continue reading
NASCAR (SCS (DAYTONA) - IN THE LOOP
Never in the four-year history of the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup have two drivers performed far above the rest. In fact, if runner-up Jeff Gordon had this performance in any of the previous three Chases, he would have won the championship in a landslide. Thatâs how dominant 2007 champion Jimmie Johnson was. B ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BAJA) - QUITE THE RIDE FOR LUCAS AND TODD
Their ride was short-lived, but young NHRA upstarts Morgan Lucas and J.R. Todd’s first attempt at the 40th annual SCORE Tecate Baja 1000, the world’s most famous desert race, still ended up being the thrill of a lifetime. Driving the Class 1 Lucas Oil Products/Torco Race Fuels Diablo Penhall/Chevy off-road ... Continue reading
SafeAuto Insurance Offers Tips to 'Winterize' Vehicles
Insurance company finds preparation is key for keeping drivers safe COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- SafeAuto Insurance Company is offering drivers ten tips to "winterize" their vehicles to ensure driver safety and prevent accidents and breakdowns during the busy travel season. The tips are based on market experience and fre ... Continue reading
New gearbox technology bridges gap between AMT and planetary automatic for heavy-duty applications
High resolution copies of these images are available electronically from the press agent or can be downloaded from www.autopresspoint.com. _____ Press Release November 20th 2007 New gearbox technology bridges gap between AMT and planetary automatic for heavy-duty applications A new, heavy-duty version of Zeroshift's aw ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Executive Appointments
Terrence B. Larkin Named SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; Wendy L. Foss Named VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Compliance Officer SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 20 -- Lear Corporation a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products, today announce ... Continue reading
Auto Burglars Shop Unattended Motor Vehicles This Holiday
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way -- by stealing your gifts, purse, wallet, packages or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside your vehicle. Every 2 1/2 minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas with its contents stolen. Obviously, these crimes escalate during ... Continue reading
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3954/BMW-adds-6-series-to-its-line-up-pri ced-140-000-and-up.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) -BMW plans to add its new 6-Series to China portfolio and starts to sell the model at 1.07 million yuan ($144,670), Xinhua News Agen ... Continue reading
The New England International Auto Show to Include a Wide Variety of Events and Attractions
New location allows for more features as well as more cars than ever before BOSTON, Nov. 20 -- The New England International Auto Show (NEIAS), presented by Amica Insurance and The Boston Globe, being held November 28 through December 2 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on Summer Street will include ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 Not to be Locally Produced in China
Volvo S80 not to be locally produced in two years, CEO says http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3950/Volvo-S80-not-to-be-locally-produced -in-two-years-CEO-says.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) Volvo China CEO, Alexander Klose, said Volvo S80 will not be locally produced in China in the next two years, Shenzhen Specia ... Continue reading
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