Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Renault Alpine Creator Jean Rédelé Dies

Deeply moved by the passing of Jean Rédélé, Carlos Ghosn, the General Management and all the employees at Renault share the pain of his family and loved ones. “We would like to pay tribute to this man, who was passionate about cars like all of us and a bold entrepreneur who made the Alpine brand shine wel ... Continue reading

ALMS (MOSPORT) - IN THEIR OWN WORDS

"It's a track we always like to go to," said B-K's Ben Devlin. "It's almost like a street course in a way." Just as they lauded Road America two weeks ago, American Le Mans Series drivers are ever eager to heap praise on Mosport International Raceway. The site of this weekend's Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mospor ... Continue reading

USAC (INDIANAPOLIS) - FOYT & STEWART AMONG EARL'S LEADERS

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt and two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion and USAC Triple Crown Champion Tony Stewart are among the late-August point leaders in Holley Performance Products' USAC Earl's Fast Qualifier Championship standings. Foyt's #14 car leads the Earl's standings in the K & N Silver Crown S ... Continue reading

NHRA (CLERMONT, IND) - TROXEL, CAPPS QUICKEST AT TUESDAY

Melanie Troxel and Ron Capps posted the quickest runs in their respective categories Tuesday at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis during testing for the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race. Troxel and Capps will be among the many drivers competing in the $2.6 milli ... Continue reading

NHRA (CLERMONT, IND) - SAMPEY LEADS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE COMPETITORS

Angelle Sampey will headline a special eight-motorcycle field from the No. 1 qualifying position as she is seeking her first victory in the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis on Sept. 1. The special bonus event for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors will be held during the 5 ... Continue reading

NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - Series News and Notes - Food City 250

• Childress, Roush Fenway Take Owner Title Down To Wire<p> • Series Regulars Dominate Top 10 Driver Standings<p> • Rocket At The Ready: Newman Tops Loop Data At Bristol<p> • Open Test Session For Teams At Bristol Thursday<p> • Chase Austin Set For Series Debut In October At Memphis<P> <p> RCRâ ... Continue reading

NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - 12 AND BEYOND

Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 25. 1 – Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) • 36 years old, Vallejo, Calif., 79 career wins • Four wins, 14 top fives, 20 top 10s this year • ... Continue reading

GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Four Points Separate Top Four in Grand-Am Rolex Series

With just two rounds remaining for the Daytona Prototype class in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve competition, the driver’s championship remains the closest in series history. Four drivers, representing three different Rolex Series efforts, need strong performances this we ... Continue reading

Enerize Corporation and FiFe Batteries Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Li-Ion Batteries for HEV Applications

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. and OXFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 22 -- Enerize Corporation, an emerging alternative energy company, and FiFe Batteries Limited, a developer of second-generation lithium-ion battery technology, have announced a partnership to develop safe, low-cost, high-energy Li-ion rechargeable batteries for various ... Continue reading

MotivNation Receives First Order on Custom Executive Lincoln Navigator

IRVINE, Calif.--MotivNation (OTCBB:MOVT), an Orange County, California-based provider and manufacturer of "tools and toys for the automotive enthusiast," today announced the first order from its line of custom executive conversion of the Lincoln Navigator. George R. Lefevre, MotivNation CEO, commented, "We're excited t ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Recovery Demonstrates Effectiveness of the LoJack European Network

LoJack System Delivers Powerful Cross Border Theft Solution in Italy/France Recovery WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 22 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System led Italian police to recover a Lamborghini that was purchase ... Continue reading

Liz Allison Teams With AutoVantage: Auto Club Offers Tips on New Technologies, Safety Benefits

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22 -- In 1886 when Karl Benz received the first patent for a gas-fueled car and Gottlieb Daimler created the first 'four-wheeled automobile,' little did anyone know that these inventions would change the way we live, work and play forever. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2005 ... Continue reading

Toyota's 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' Puts You Behind the Wheel

Hybrid and Interactive Exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair Gives Attendees Hands-On Hybrid Experience WHAT: Toyota is bringing a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" to the Minnesota State Fair on August 23 - September 3, 2007. The hands-on "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Expe ... Continue reading

Tundra Prove It! Lets Consumers Test the All-New 2007 Toyota Tundra at the Farm Progress Show

Tour lets drivers discover truck in person, while "proving" its top-of-the-line capabilities DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 21 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour, "Tundra Prove It!" to the Farm Progress Show in Decatur on August 28-30th. Tundra Prove It! is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to expe ... Continue reading

MADD San Diego to Join Labor Day Crackdown on Drunk Driving

MADD Joins National Effort with Tens of Thousands of Law Enforcement Officers Warning Drivers: If You Drive Drunk, You Will be Arrested SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was issued today by the San Diego Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving: WHAT: The San Diego Chapter of Mothers Against D ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports Increase in Second Quarter EPS

PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen (second quarter) and twenty-six weeks ended August 4, 2007. Operating Results Second Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 200 ... Continue reading

SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger" Pickup Sets New Land Speed Record

ANKENY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger," driven by Hypermax Engineering's Max Lagod, has set a new land speed record and claimed the title of World's Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, Aug. 11-17. The "Rocket Ranger" achieved an average speed of 215.091 miles-per-hour - ... Continue reading

Banyan Enterprises Acquires Specialty Auto Accessories Direct Retailer AJ Prindle

First Step in Banyan's Niche Growth Strategy BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 21 -- Banyan Enterprises, a newly formed private investment company specializing in the direct-to-consumer industry, today announced it has acquired a majority interest in AJ Prindle & Co., a catalog and online retailer of distinctive automotive accessori ... Continue reading

Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Two Philadelphia Car Dealerships Regarding Alleged Race Discrimination in Auto Lending

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department announced today that it has reached separate settlements with two automobile dealerships in the Philadelphia area resolving allegations that the dealerships engaged in a pattern or practice of discriminating against African-American customers by char ... Continue reading

Kubota Launches Habitat Restoration Initiative to Commemorate 35 Innovative Years in the U.S. Market

TORRANCE, Calif.--Celebrating its 35th year in the U.S. market, Kubota Tractor Corporation announces a new habitat restoration initiative that kicks off with an extensive Quail Unlimited (QU) sponsorship. The Kubota/QU partnership will seek to develop and restore wildlife habitat nationwide. As a Premier QU Sponsor and ... Continue reading