GM to offer zero-percent financing on trucks
DETROIT June 23, 2008; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is offering zero-percent financing for 72 months on pickup trucks and SUVs as record-high gas prices have hurt sales of large vehicles, a GM dealer briefed on the plans told Reuters on Monday. The offer, which covers full-size pick ... Continue reading
Penske Racing NASCAR Trio Finds Strategy Tough at Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. â On Sunday, Penske Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Sam Hornish Jr. and Kurt Busch finished seventh, 31st and 32nd respectively in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series event at the 1.99-mile, 11-turn Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Newman qualified the Alltel Dodge in ninth place at Sonoma and ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2008 VW Touareg Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE TOUAREG The Touareg is a luxury SUV with a growing reputation as a fast off-road performance car â the vehicle started out as a prototype for the world famous Dakar Rally and debuted in the 2007 Baja 500. The Touareg is praised for its navigation ability in desert ter ... Continue reading
IMSA TO SANCTION COOPER TIRES PRESENTS THE ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP POWERED BY MAZDA EVENTS IN 2008
A key component of the 35th anniversary season for the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda has finally fallen into place as Atlantic Championship President Vicki O'Connor and officials from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced today that IMSA has agreed to sanction At ... Continue reading
PONTIAC G8 GT Pontiac Building Excitement Again By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Itâs been a while since Iâve had a car that garnered this much attention. Perhaps itâs the flashy âLiquid Redâ exterior color. Or, perhaps itâs the bold and dramatic European shape. In any case ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., June 23 -- Schaeffler South Africa has been honored with the 2007 "Supplier of the Year" award in the Powertrain category by General Motors Corp. South Africa at the annual GM South Africa supplier awards function recently held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This is the 12th year that Schaeffler South Af ... Continue reading
CHARLIE DANIELS BAND TO PERFORM AT ALLSTATE 400 AT THE BRICKYARD
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, June 23, 2008 â Country music legends The Charlie Daniels Band will perform Sunday, July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Popular Sony BMG Nashville recording artist Craig Morgan will serve as opening act for the pre-race entertainment, which will ta ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - JUNE 23rd
1. Dixon adds to points lead, Wheldon closes on second: With six podium finishes in the seasonâs first seven races, Scott Dixon is no stranger to Victory Lane. His visit following the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer was strictly in a congratulatory role, however. For the first time since April, when he fin ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES - JUNE 23, 2008
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NCTS âBUILT FORD TOUGH MEDIA DAYâ SLATED FOR JULY 1 Kentucky Speedway will hold its official media day for the July 18-19 ARCA RE/MAX Series âKentucky 150â and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series âBuilt Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealersâ events Tue ... Continue reading
DELAWARE, Ohio (June 23) -- With roots in the sport as deep as the Kalitta family, the four Coughlin brothers and family patriarch Jeg Coughlin Sr. are mourning the loss of Scott Kalitta this Monday morning and honoring their fallen friend at the headquarters of JEGS Mail Order in Delaware, Ohio, by flying their flags ... Continue reading
Limited Number of Tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Available
LOUDON, N.H. (June 23, 2008) - A limited number of grandstand tickets are available for Sunday's LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Tickets start at $60. Guests who purchase tickets by Wednesday will be eligible to win a $500 Sunoco gas card, watch the SYLVANIA 300 from a luxury suite, or have ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Enjoys Points Lead Heading Home
Toronto, Canada (June 23, 2008) â Canadaâs James Hinchcliffe returns to compete on home soil for the first time this season holding the points lead of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda as Quebecâs Circuit Mont-Tremblant hosts Round 3 of the 11-race series this week ... Continue reading
Confident Coughlin cruises into home state race
NORWALK, Ohio (June 23) -- It's homecoming week for reigning Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and the pride of the Buckeye State is hoping to ride a wave of local support to his second victory of the 2008 POWERade Drag Racing Series. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Coughlin attended Ashland University before joining the fam ... Continue reading
Subaru Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of ESPN X Games 14
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX to be grand prize awarded by ESPN to the "Subaru Most Outstanding Athlete of the Games" CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 23 -- Subaru of America, Inc., and ESPN have announced that Subaru will be the exclusive automotive sponsor of X Games 14 to be held in Los Angeles, Calif. July 31 -- August 3. As part ... Continue reading
Honda Publishes Honda Environmental Annual Report 2008
TOKYO, Japan, June 23, 2008â Honda Motor Co., Ltd. issued the Honda Environmental Annual Report 2008 (Japanese language version), outlining results of the companyâs environmental initiatives for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 as well as targets for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. In the r ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation orders hybrid buses from Azure Dynamics
OAK PARK, MI, June 23 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today it has received an order from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") for 10 hy ... Continue reading
Sheetz Offers Customers Convenience to Pump First
New Program Gives Freedom to Pump Before Paying While Decreasing Risk of Gasoline Theft ALTOONA, Pa., June 23 -- Beginning today, Sheetz will introduce its new Pump First card in the Hagerstown/Fredrick/Martinsburg area. Now, if you want to pay by cash or check for gasoline, you can start the pump yourself! With gasoli ... Continue reading
Jetta SportWagen Now Available in Dealer Showrooms
HERNDON, Va., June 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its Jetta SportWagen, a sporty and functional wagon version of their top-selling Jetta model, is now available in dealer showrooms. The Jetta SportWagen combines practicality with European style and balances both style and sportiness-exceptional ... Continue reading
Rain-Filled Race at Mid-Ohio Leaves Team TELMEX with Top-10 Finish
LEXINGTON, Ohio -The No.01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) Lexus Riley piloted by Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas battled through a rain and caution-filled timed two-hour forty-five minute EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a conservative driving strategy that enabled the duo to sco ... Continue reading
Promising Pace Fails to Translate for Dalziel and SAMAX
Orlando, Florida (June 23, 2008) â Saturdayâs âEMCO Gears Classicâ, Round 7 of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Presented by Crown Royal Cask No.16, brought the frustrations of a second-straight retirement for Ryan Dalziel as the Scot failed to turn a lap in anger at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car ... Continue reading
Decorated Drag Racing Duo To Home State For NHRA National Event
DELAWARE, Ohio (June 23) -- Reigning POWERade Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will make his only appearance of the year in his home state of Ohio June 26-29 at Norwalk Raceway Park. Coughlin will be joined by his eldest brother John, who himself is the reigning Top Dragster champion in Division 3, which inclu ... Continue reading
London, Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport enters a new era as the 2008/09 season approaches, moving to the forefront of technology by becoming one of the first international racing series to offer its World Feed TV Broadcast in High Definition (HD). A1GP is carried by more than 45 broadcast licensees worldwi ... Continue reading
Stoner Strikes Back With First Victory Since Season Opener; American Spies 14th In Debut
INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, June 22, 2008 â The two-man MotoGP title chase could grow to three shortly, as defending World Champion Casey Stoner won the Grand Prix of Great Britain on June 22 to complete a dominant weekend at Donington Park. Stoner, from Australia, rode his Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati/Bridgestone to a 5 ... Continue reading
Red Carter Named 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' Designer
Miami Designer to Show Spring 2009 Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim MIAMI, June 23 -- Red Carter, known for his sophisticated, sexy swimwear, has been selected as the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this season's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Red Carter will debut his Spring 2009 collection on ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Offers Exclusive 2008 Vans Warped Tour Bonus Cash
Coupon Only Available to Concertgoers IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- As the Official Vehicle of the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, Kia Motors will offer an exclusive opportunity at each tour stop for concertgoers to save big on a new Kia vehicle. The Warped Tour Bonus Cash coupon* will be available only at the Kia Soul Lounge. Con ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Reports Results of the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, June 23 /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 the results of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on Friday, June 20, 2008 in Be ... Continue reading
Dodge Brings 'Grab Life' Experience to the Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival July 3-6
-- Free, four-day event lets consumers get in the driver's seat to see how Dodge vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks -- Dodge's all-new crossover, the 2009 Journey, takes center stage on test track -- Dodge Challenger SRT8(R), back in Dodge line-up after 35 year absence, will be on d ... Continue reading
GM and Henkel Take TecTalis Global
Henkel's TecTalis coating reduces costs while streamlining the paint pretreatment process MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 23 -- General Motors Corporation and Henkel (www.henkelna.com) have joined forces to launch the first global, full production trial of Henkel's new conversion coating process, TecTalis, at GM's manufac ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Elevates Hasler to CEO; McElya Continues as Executive Chairman
NOVI, Mich., June 23 -- The board of directors of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today announced that the company is appointing Edward A. Hasler as president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2008. Hasler, currently president and chief operating o ... Continue reading
Mazda to Cut Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent by 2015
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mazda to Cut Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent by 2015 Hiroshima, June 23, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is setting its sights on reducing the fuel consumption of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average 30 percent by 2015. This determined commitmen ... Continue reading
Change at China's State Owned Automakers is Slow
SHANGHAI June 18, 2008;(Via Gasgoo) Yang Jian writing for Automotive News China -- Corporate marriages are difficult, even under ideal circumstances. But they are particularly difficult for foreign automakers with large state-owned automakers in China. Take Volkswagen AG. It recently withdrew an executive dispatched to ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Launches Alfa GT Cloverleaf Series
Alfa Romeo’s iconic Cloverleaf badge is back in the UK, this time on a special series Alfa GT which goes on sale on 1 July. ... Continue reading
Maserati Quattroporte: Another Masterpiece
Maserati Quattroporte, the model which established the category of 'Luxury Sports Saloons', can be considered something of a Maserati masterpiece. After five years of success, with more than 15,000 cars delivered and 46 international awards, the Quattroporte is now being presented with a new look and new technical solu ... Continue reading
2009 Acura TSX Is IIHS Luxury Car Top Safety Pick
ARLINGTON, Va., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned 2009 Acura TSX, a midsize luxury car, wins the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their classes. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of goo ... Continue reading
Many Chinese Auto Dealerships May Close by Year End
Shanghai, June 23, 2007; (Gasgoo.com) The sharp slide of the auto market and the mounting stockpile of vehicles in the past two months have put Chinaâ car dealerships in great difficulty. A recent survey by a market research firm predicts that a large number of auto dealerships will be closed by the end of 2008. " ... Continue reading
In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E 320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Y ... Continue reading
MIT Energy Initiative and Bosch Announce Energy Collaboration
Research to focus on energy conversion, storage FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23 -- As part of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), MIT and Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, have announced a new energy research collaboration aimed at exploring new materials and concepts for ... Continue reading
Ford's New Hi-Tech Gearbox Blends the Best of Auto and Manual
Ford Motor Company has added a high-tech new automatic transmission to its line-up, one which achieves the fuel economy of a manual gearbox but with the comfort and convenience of a normal auto. ... Continue reading
Dermatologist Recommended -2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang With SPF of 50
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18, 2008 - The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang, which is shipping to dealerships now, offers convertible-like sunbathed driving enjoyment without the need for sunscreen. That's because the best-selling sports car's panoramic glass roof - a factory-installed first in the segment - filters 90 percent o ... Continue reading
New Beetle-Fans Are Celebrating a Double Birthday
There are just a couple of weeks left before the big double birthday party: Volkswagen New Beetle fans from all over Europe are going to be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the cult car line; at the same time the New Beetle Sunshine Tour is starting its fifth run in July. ... Continue reading
January to May: Another Delivery Record for the Volkswagen Brand
The Volkswagen brand delivered 1.57 million vehicles in the first five months of this year, an increase of 6.7 percent compared with January to May last year and at the same time a new delivery record for this period. ... Continue reading
Corvette ZR1 production started
A very memorable moment for all the super car fans: the production of the ZR1 has started at the Bowling Green factory. And the good news for Europe, just a few months patience and the launch is a fact. Only fifty of this 'Fastest Corvette Ever' will hit Europe from the US-factory this year. ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms First 3 Series Sedan with V8 M Power for Australia
MW dealers will play Santa Claus this Christmas, presenting a very limited supply of Australia's first ever BMW M3 Sedans to their very eager new owners. Not only is the M3 Sedan the ultimate answer to BMW enthusiasts' dreams but it is also the first time a V8 engine has been made available in the iconic 3 Series Sedan ... Continue reading
Big Car Performance Wins International Engine of the Year
Peugeot's commitment to developing fuel efficient engines that deliver big car performance is rewarded with success at the 2008 International Engine of the Year Awards, winning the 1.4 -1.8 litre category for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet Commended in Top German Safety Test
One of the biggest concerns of any cabriolet driver is the ability of their chosen vehicle to protect them in the unfortunate event of the vehicle rolling over in an accident. ... Continue reading
García Sanz voted new President of Spanish automakers association
The General Assembly of ANFAC, the Spanish automakers association, appointed Francisco J. García Sanz, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft with responsibility for Procurement, as its President when it met yesterday in Madrid. ... Continue reading
GM Europe Enlarges Compact Car Manufacturing Network
GME President Carl-Peter Forster announced two significant production allocations at an all employee meeting in Ruesselsheim, Germany. The plant in Ruesselsheim, Germany, now preparing for the production launch of the new Opel Insignia, will also manufacture the next generation Astra coming into market as of 2010. Othe ... Continue reading
Mazda to Cut Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent by 2015
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mazda to Cut Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent by 2015 Hiroshima, June 23, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is setting its sights on reducing the fuel consumption of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average 30 percent by 2015. This determined commitmen ... Continue reading
Daimler Says It Will Offer Electric Mercedes in 2010 - Shocking!
FRANKFURT June 22, 2008; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Daimler plans to roll out a Mercedes-Benz model that runs on electricity in 2010, its chief executive said in a newspaper interview. "We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for the same year a Mercedes (electric) model as well," Dieter Zetsch ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid The third generation Altima, introduced in model year 2002, saw the transformation of the car from a strictly four-cylinder sedan at the small end of mid-size category to a full-line nameplate, with four- and six-cylinder models sized at the upper end of t ... Continue reading
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