President Obama's Memorial Day Message
Washington DC May 23, 2009; Sunlen Miller writing for ABC.Com eported that in his weekly address, President Obama pays tribute on the Memorial Day weekend to Americaâs veterans, servicemen, servicewomen and their families. âThis Memorial Day weekend, Americans will gather on lawns and porches, fire up the gri ... Continue reading
President Obama On Memorial Day
The President returned from Camp David last night so that this morning he could have breakfast with Gold Star Families in the State Dining Room, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, and speak at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemeter ... Continue reading
The Air-powered Car May Blow Into U.S.
NEW YORK May 25, 2009; Dan Strumpf writing for the AP reported that most car companies are racing to bring electric vehicles to the market. But one startup is skipping the high-tech electronics, making cars whose energy source is pulled literally out of thin air. Zero Pollution Motors is trying to bring a car to U.S. r ... Continue reading
Castroneves Already Eyeing The Future
INDIANAPOLIS May 25, 2009: Without hesitation, Helio Castroneves points to the locations of his two likenesses on the Borg-Warner Trophy. A third spot is reserved. More are projected. Castroneves on May 24 became the ninth driver with at least three Indianapolis 500 victories, taking control of the race in the final 10 ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, May 25, 2009: Target Chip Ganassi Racingâs Dario Franchitti started on the front row in his return to Indianapolis, led 50 laps and finished seventh in Sundayâs â500.â Defending pole sitter and race winner Scott Dixon started fifth and led a race-high 73 of 200 laps to finished sixth. ... Continue reading
Ducote/Merchant Services Racing - Utah Event Results
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Ducote/Merchant Services Race Report - Three In A Row For Intersport!!!
<b>Tooele, May 21, 2009:</b> A tough fight at last weekend's Larry H. Miller Dealerships ALMS Championship round at Miller Motorsports Park earned the #37 Intersport Lola, driven by Chapman Ducote teamed with Clint and Jon Field, garnered another hard-won podium; the team's third podium in as many events. From Saturday ... Continue reading
Dover International Speedway and Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC extend long standing relationship
DOVER, May 25, 2009: Dover International Speedway and Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) LLC have announced a new seven-year agreement that reaffirms Pepsi as the âOfficial and Exclusive Soft Drink & Bottled Water of Dover International Speedway.â Doverâs relationship with Pepsi Bottling Ventures spans many y ... Continue reading
PetroChina secures 45% stake in SPC for $1 bln
PetroChina secures 45% stake in SPC for $1 bln http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010632/PetroChina-secures-45-stak e-in- SPC-for-1-bln.html Shanghai, May 25 (Gasgoo.com) PetroChina, the state energy group, has agreed to buy 45.5 percent stake in Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC) for S$1.47 billion ($1.02 billion), ... Continue reading
Auto Engine Tech Seminar to be held in Shanghai on June 30
'09 Auto Engine Tech Seminar to be held in Shanghai on June 30 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010599/09-Auto-Engine-Tech-Semina r-to- be-held-in-Shanghai-on-June-30.html Shanghai, May 22 (Gasgoo.com) From the beginning of 2009, China¡¯s central and local governments unveiled a wide ranges of support package fo ... Continue reading
GAC Toyota rolls out Highlander at 2nd plant
GAC Toyota rolls out Highlander at 2nd plant http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010631/GAC-Toyota-rolls-out-Highl ander -at-2nd-plant.html Shanghai, May 25 (Gasgoo.com) GAC Toyota (formerly Guangzhou Toyota) launched its second plant into operation today, with the luxury Highlander SUV as the first model rolling off ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 25 -- The turmoil in the automotive industry is reflected in the results of this year's annual study of the automakers' supplier working relations, with the most significant shift in the suppliers' ratings of the auto manufacturers since the study was launched eight years ago. The annual North American OEM ... Continue reading
Indianpolis 500 Post-Race Quotes - May 24, 2009
MARIO MORAES (No. 5 Azul Tequila-Votorantim-KV Racing): âI donât know. Iâm really upset with what happened. I donât know what Marco was doing there. That lap was the first. ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Indianapolis 500 Winner's Conference - May 24, 2009
PAT SULLIVAN: We know that this man now has orchestrated a 15th Indianapolis win. He did exactly what I know they plan to do or want to do every month of May. They won the pole, they won the pit stop competition and won the race. Any way you slice it, that's a clean sweep, and that's a great day. ROGER PENSKE: We talke ... Continue reading
During an informational visit by the Chinese carmaker BYD "Build Your Dreams" - led by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Wang Chuanfu - a memorandum of understaDuring was signed last week by Mr Wang and Dr Winterkorn ... Continue reading
Castroneves Caps Storybook Month With Third Indy 500 Win
INDIANAPOLIS May 24, 2009: An emotional Helio Castroneves choked back tears in Victory Lane after becoming the first foreign-born three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. The affable Brazilian performed his signature fence climb along the front straightaway after taking the checkered flag in his third race since retu ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Indianapolis 500 P2 - P4 Conference - May 24, 2009
PAT SULLIVAN: Tell us about working your way through the front, and what that was like for you? ALEX TAGLIANI: First of all, the day started when I walked into Gasoline Alley and saw the grandstands the first time here on Race Day. So quite unbelievable, very, very happy that I had the chance to do this race. And, you ... Continue reading
New Standard in Sound Quality: Harman Kardon® in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009
KARLSBAD, Germany--The Harman Kardon® discrete Logic 7® sound system in the new S-Class offers excellent premium surround sound from stereo and 5.1 recordings for each passenger in every seat. The luxury limousine features 15 optimally positioned speakers and a powerful 600 watt Harman Kardon DSP amplifier. To ac ... Continue reading
MINI and Harman Kardon®: A Unique Car Meets a Unique Sound System
KARLSBAD, Germany--Fun, lifestyle, quality and innovation: these are attributes both MINI and Harman Kardon® stand for. These two iconic brands strike a balance between style and emotion coupled with a desire for technical perfection and genuine passion. The result is an outstanding listening and driving experience ... Continue reading
GS Battery Hits Performance Target
Siam GS Battery Group, Thailand's leader in storage battery innovations, today announced impressive performance in 2008, beating the target set for the year with total revenues of 7,780 million baht, thanks to continued analyses of the economic situations and dynamic planning of proactive strategies. ... Continue reading
Major Award Recognises MiX Telematics as Europe's Leading Provider of Telematics Solutions
STELLENBOSCH, South Africa--MiX Telematics (JSE:MIX) has been announced as winner of the European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Product Line Strategy Award, an accolade presented annually by global growth partnership company Frost & Sullivan. The award recognises MiX Telematics' leadership in its field and its skill in ... Continue reading
MINI United - A Magnet for Fans from Around the Globe.
The third edition of what has already become the legendary MINI United Festival was held this year from 22 - 24 May in glorious sunshine at the Formula One track in Silverstone, England. 25,000 fans from more than 40 countries made the pilgrimage to the world's premier gathering of its kind. ... Continue reading
The New Bentley GTC Speed Builds on the Success of the Continental GTC
Now, the introduction of the new GTC range builds on this success with a subtle evolution of its distinctive style and a range of technical and feature enhancements benefiting comfort and customer choice. The appeal of the GTC is further strengthened by the addition of the new 600bhp (610PS) GTC Speed model. It is Bent ... Continue reading
New Public Relations Manager at Mazda Australia
Mazda Australia has appointed Steve Maciver as Public Relations Manager effective from June 1. For the last seven years Maciver has held various positions within the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Fiat Takes Fair Pricing to Heart...For Cars And Vans!
The Government’s new rules on car pricing and advertising call for total clarity when they are introduced on 24 May 2009 and Fiat is offering total pricing clarity for its cars and vans - the same driveaway pricing right across Australia. ... Continue reading
Mazda Adds New Features to RX-8 in Japan
- Popular options are now standard on all grades for improved comfort and more high quality body colors are available - HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has added fresh features to the four-door, four-seat rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car for the Japanese market. The updated models go on sale today at ... Continue reading
The Battle For Opel Heats Up - Fiat Vs Magna
FRANKFURT/BERLIN May 24, 2009; Nicola Leske and Andreas Moeser writing for Reuters reported that Magna International and Fiat have improved their offers for General Motors unit Opel ahead of a crucial week in which the German government is expected to decide which bid to back. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold ... Continue reading
Go Daddy Drives Huge Traffic Spike With Danica's New Indy 500 Ad
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Go Daddy Girl Danica Patrick made history today at the Indianapolis 500 with her third place finish, the best ever by a woman at the legendary Brickyard. Danica also drove tremendous Web traffic to GoDaddy.com â doubling last yearâs campaign results. In her new cliffhanger commercial specia ... Continue reading
Mascoma Notes Cellulosic Biofuel Breakthrough
May 22, 2009 Mascoma Corporation recently announced that the company has made major research advances in consolidated bioprocessing, or CBP, a low-cost processing strategy for production of biofuels from cellulosic biomass. CBP avoids the need for the costly production of cellulase enzymes by using engineered microorga ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Indianapolis 500 Results - May 24, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Results Sunday of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series event May 24 at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any). Prize money to be announced May 25: 1. (1) Helio Castroneves, 200, Runnin ... Continue reading
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