Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. 2012 Nissan Versa The 2012 Nissan Versa is priced $240 less than the 2011. More features have been made standard. A better deal for U.S. buyers. 2012 Nissan Leaf The 2012 Nissan Leaf has a base price $2 ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Rain Shortens Practice At Edmonton
EDMONTON, July 23, 2011: The much-anticipated IZOD IndyCar Series Edmonton Indy action Friday at the new tarmac of the Edmonton City Centre Airport was postponed due to heavy rain storms. Following the wild Honda Indy Toronto event two weeks ago, the new 2.25-mile, 13-turn road circuit was to throw a new wrinkle into t ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Andretti Autosport Edmonton Pre-Race Comments
PETER DEMPSEY, #26 TEAM ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT CAR Returns to the Andretti Autosport lineup at Edmonton after securing a second place finish in Toronto "I'm really excited to be back with Andretti Autosport in Edmonton. I had an amazing first weekend with the team in Toronto and I feel we can really start to build on our r ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Andretti Autosport Mosport Qualifying Report
SAGE KARAM, #88 TEAM MAZDASPEED/ COMFORT REVOLUTION CAR Qualified on pole with a best lap speed of 116.930 mph "It's great to qualify P1 again. The whole team is starting to get comfortable with the car, and I'm really happy with the way the #88 MAZDASPEED/Comfort Revolution car is running on the road course here at Mo ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas Qualifying Report German GP
Nurburg, July 23, 2011: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher qualified in sixth and tenth places for the German Grand Prix in today's qualifying session at the Nürburgring. Nico used the following tyres: Q1: New Prime, New Option; Q2: Used Option, New Option; Q3: New Option Michael followed ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, July 22, 2011: Six months of 2011 have sailed by, and for Dan King, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) senior vice president of sales and marketing, the journey has been defined by varying currents, which at times has included navigating through choppy waters. The company has had to deal with ramifications from ... Continue reading
ALMS GT3 - Porsche Co-Drivers Head North Of The Border On Heels Of Season-Best Run
PARSIPPANY, July 21, 2011: On the heels of what could have been a breakthrough race, Paul Miller Racing No. 48 Chopard/Marquis Jet/TOTAL/IPC Porsche 911 GT3 RSR co-drivers Bryce Miller and Sascha Maassen head to Canada's Mosport International Raceway for Sunday's American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Gra ... Continue reading
ALMS GT - Segal Shooting For Second-Straight Podium at New Jersey
MILLVILLE, July 21, 2011: Shooting for consecutive top-three podium finishes at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) and in the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season, reigning GT champions Jeff Segal, his teammate Emil Assentato and the No. 69 FXDD/SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 GT team head to NJMPâs Thunderbolt Rac ... Continue reading
POWRi - 600cc Micros race In 33-car Macon Nationals,
MACON, July 21, 2011: The POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series-sanctioned Macon Micro Nationals, with 33 starters lining up in 11 rows of three and paying $2,000 to win, and the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets will race Saturday night (July 23) at Macon Speedway. âThe Macon Nationals are one of the cro ... Continue reading
NHRA Drag Racing - Team JEGS / Pre-race Ohio Notes
Hebron, July 21, 2011: There will be a total of four JEGS Mail Order entries in competition this weekend at the NHRA Lucas Oil Division 3 event at National Trail Raceway. John Coughlin will race in Top Dragster while his brother Mike plans to compete in Top Sportsman and nephew Troy Jr. will be racing in Super Comp. In ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Andretti To Be Honored Guest At Grand Prix Salute
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2011: The Michael Andretti Foundation announced today that racing legend Mario Andretti will be an honored guest at the Grand Prix Salute, scheduled for August 26 at the Andretti Winery in Napa, California. With Michael and Marco Andretti already scheduled to attend, this will bring three generat ... Continue reading
Grand Am Prototype - Gurney’s Morning Lap Fastest In N.J
MILLVILLE, July 23, 2011: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, and driver Alex Gurney, topped the times sheets Friday in opening practice at Thunderbolt Raceway at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) where the teamâs morning session lap of 1:16.969 (105.237 mph) in the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevrolet Riley held up ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Classic 1950 Bentley To Star At Scottish Speedfair And Classic Festival
Knockhill, July 23, 2011: The Scottish SpeedFair & Classic Festival returns to Knockhill for the sixth time on Sunday 31 July. The popular event continues to grow year-on-year and 2011 will see some exceptional entertainment on offer. Alongside 250 show cars from yesteryear, there will be a comprehensive classic compet ... Continue reading
LONDON--An LNG liquefaction capacity of 187.4 million metric tons per annum (MMtpa) is expected to be added globally by 2016, according to a new report on companiesandmarkets.com. The increase in LNG liquefaction capacity is attributed to major planned LNG terminals in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Iran, Angola, Russia ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Changes at Castrol and Walmart Tire and Lube Express
Castrol, one of the world's leading providers of motor oils and lubricants, has partnered with Walmart Tire and Lube Express to revolutionize how oil change facilities are built and operated with its Castrol Enviro-Pack (e-Pack) and innovative e-Dispense system. ... Continue reading
Spanish Language Facebook Adds Nissan
Nissan Americas will unveil its Spanish-language Facebook page tomorrow at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference, reinforcing its commitment to the Hispanic community and its long-standing relationship with NCLR. NCLR Family Expo attendees will be among the first to experience the Nissan's latest soc ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Diesel Cruze is Here!
The availability of a new diesel version of the widely-popular Chevrolet Cruze will be "a huge step forward" in the growth of clean diesel automobile availability in the United States, according to Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "In just its first year, the Cruze has proven to b ... Continue reading
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