2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO GSR Review
2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION GSR Rally Car for the Common Road By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is not a car for the faint of heart or the timid among us. Itâs also not the car for those who like a quiet serene ride. This is a screamer, a brute, a hot-shot in the wildest sense â fun, ... Continue reading
TCI 1995-2007 Dodge Cummins Low Stall Torque Converter Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from TCI on their NEW 1995-2007 Dodge Cummins Low Stall Torque Converter. TCIR 1995-2007 Dodge Cummins Low Stall Torque Converter Improve mileage, durability and performance with new improved design torque converter The new TCIR 1995-2007 Dodge Cummins Low Stall Torque Conve ... Continue reading
The Stratosphere Named Official Las Vegas Area Hotel of Key Motorsports
LAS VEGAS, Nevada February 27, 2009: Owner Curtis Key has named the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino as the Official Las Vegas Area Hotel of Key Motorsports. The Stratosphere, located at the heart of the action on the tip of the Las Vegas Strip, will provide hotel rooms for the entire Key Motorsports crew and driv ... Continue reading
JTG Daugherty teams up with Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, February 25, 2009: Did you ever want to see an actual race car up close? Have you ever wanted to the opportunity to meet an actual NASCAR driver? If so, Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino is offering the opportunity for you to do both during Race Week 2009. Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, the preferred L ... Continue reading
Yates Racing Preview - Las Vegas
Menard on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: "Iâm ready to get back to the track this weekend in Las Vegas. We havenât gotten our season off to the start that we would have liked and we are a bit behind the eight ball which means this weekend, we just need to go out there and get some points. We were wrecked ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS February 25, 2009: Matt Kenseth is undoubtedly the No. 1 driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series right now, considering he has taken the checkered flag in the seasonâs first two events â the 51st Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and last Sundayâs Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Sp ... Continue reading
News! Jr. Comp. Makes ANOTHER Major Lithium Acquisition
News! Jr. Comp. Makes ANOTHER Major Lithium Acquisition 1.) Hybrid Cars Propel a Huge Demand for Lithium 2.) Alberta Research Counsel Reports 2.8B lbs Lithium - Historical 3.) Tiny Market Cap. ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: January 2009 Automobile & Motorcycle Statistics and Summary
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PRESS RELEASE: High Desert Trails Congratulates the 2009 Winners!
PRESS RELEASE High Desert Trails Rally Ridgecrest, California rally@highdeserttrails.com Release Date: 2/26/2009 â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event Announcement â Presented by Kris & Christine Marciniak *********************************************************************** ******* âHIGH DESERT TRAILS CONGRAT ... Continue reading
Team Red Bull Preview - Las Vegas
SEASON STARTED IN FONTANA The record books will show that it's just another top-10 finish, but Brian Vickers knows the No. 83's back-to-front effort in Sunday's Auto Club 500 means much more. "It was a tremendous accomplishment to finish where we did, coming from the back. The whole team worked hard. They deserve it," ... Continue reading
BACK-TO-BACK BEGINNING RARE Kenseth became the first driver since 1997 (the season before he broke into the Cup Series) to start the season with consecutive victories and only the fifth driver in the sportâs history to accomplish the feat. GOING FOR THREE IN A ROW A win this weekend would make Kenseth the first dr ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Racing Preview - Las Vegas - February 26, 2009
Charlotte, NC February 26, 2009: After posting a 30th-place finish at California Speedway, the No. 7 Jim Beam team is looking forward this weekendâs race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jim Beam will serve as the primary sponsor for Sundayâs 285-lap event. In addition to MAPEI and Menards, Robby Gordon Motorspor ... Continue reading
Denny Hamlin - Las Vegas, Where the Strange Happens
LAS VEGAS February 25, 2009: Plenty of strange things have taken place in Las Vegas in the long and notorious history of the desert city. So, it shouldnât surprise anyone that something strange will happen in this weekendâs Samâs Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. An Int ... Continue reading
Ryan Newman - Looking for Lady Luck in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS February 25, 2009: Ryan Newman knows the odds. Two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races are in the books for his Stewart-Haas Racing team in 2009, and in both races, something has kept a strong-performing No. 39 Haas Automation Chevrolet from finishing the race on the lead lap. Odds are that Newmanâs luck behi ... Continue reading
Collaboration with Partners Key to EcoBoost's Industry-Leading Fuel-Charging System, Output
-- Holistic, systems approach used to fine-tune each subsystem of Ford's new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine for optimized function and performance -- New fuel rail developed to handle demands of Ford's new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, which delivers fuel through two rails that are pressurized up to 2,150 PSI -- The 3. ... Continue reading
New Ford EcoBoost V-6 Endures Engine Boot Camp
-- Strict Ford engine "boot camp" testing regimen ensures quality and durability as the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine is introduced on the 2010 Lincoln MKS and MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus SHO -- EcoBoost is one of Ford's key initiatives to deliver significant fuel economy advancements of up to 20 percent without sacri ... Continue reading
Kahne, Sonoma Charity Combine on Custom Chopper Raffle
Speedway Children's Charities, Kasey Kahne Combine on Custom Chopper Raffle LAS VEGAS (Feb. 27, 2009) - The Kasey Kahne Foundation and the Sonoma (Calif.) Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will partner on an exciting fundraiser that will see one lucky race fan win a custom-built chopper at this year's Toyota/Sav ... Continue reading
Continental Introduces Small, Lightweight ABS for Motorcycles on New Aprilia Models
- Advanced system helps prevent falls from front wheel lock-up and rear wheel lift - World's largest Motorcycle event - 68th Annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27 -- In time for the World's largest motorcycle event, Continental, an international automotive supplier, is strengthening it ... Continue reading
Daimler 2008 Annual Report Now Available
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 27 -- Daimler AG filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2009. The report, which includes the company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year 2008, is also available on its Internet website at www.daimler.com/ir ... Continue reading
Dongfeng, Changan May Bid For Volvo In Apr
Dongfeng, Changan may bid for Volvo in Apr http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009488/Dongfeng-Changan-may-bid-for-Vo lvo-i n-Apr.html Shanghai, February 27 (Gasgoo.com) Three interested companies may place indicative bids for Ford's up-for-sale Swedish brand Volvo Cars in April, according to Swedish newspaper Dagens Indu ... Continue reading
Air News Brief (HQ): EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel and Gas-Fired Engines
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel and Gas-Fired Engines * Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn, (202) 564-4355 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Feb. 27, 2009) For the first time, EPA is proposing to set emission limits for formaldehyde, b ... Continue reading
GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY IS LOOKING OUT FOR ITS COMPETITORS AS AN ASA MEMBER TRACK
GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY IS LOOKING OUT FOR ITS COMPETITORS AS AN ASA MEMBER TRACK By: Kevin Ramsell DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Friday, February 27, 2009) - It's easily one of the premier dirt track facilities in the country. From its weekly program to hosting some of the most well-known dirt racing series in the United States, Gr ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Class-Leading Emissions And Fuel Economy for New RX 450h Crossover
Lexus has released headline environmental performance figures for its new RX 450h crossover, ahead of the model's official world premiere at the Geneva motor show next week. ... Continue reading
5 Best & Worst Depreciating Vehicles
Washington DC February 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that next to purchasing a home, buying a car is one of the toughest financial decisions a person will ever have to make. And today's topsy-turvy economic climate makes that decision even more complicated. According to a recent consumer attitudes study, 64 p ... Continue reading
New Honda Fit (Jazz) modification
Dear Sir, Whether your client interest tuning Honda Fit (or called Honda Jazz) upgrade appearance? Our whole body kits of wide-body style are in mass producing. Including vented hood, body with flared wheel arches and carbon-fiber spoiler coming off the roof. Dual exhaust pipes are neatly integrated into the rear valan ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks North America Opens Truck Production Plant in Saltillo, Mexico
- $300 million investment to create 1,600 jobs in plant and 1,100 local supplier-based jobs - Daimler Trucks North America sets new benchmarks for Daimler Trucks production plants worldwide - New plant fulfills highest environmental standards STUTTGART, Germany and SALTILLO, COAHUILA, Mexico, Feb. 27 -- Today marks the ... Continue reading
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is a technological laboratory aimed at a select group of clients. ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and UK company Elektromotive, a pioneer in zero emission transport infrastructure, announced today they are collaborating in the Partnership for Zero-Emission-Mobility, with the aim of accelerating the installation of charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs) in cities. ... Continue reading
France: Does U.S. Car Aid Meet World Trade Rules ?
Washington DC February 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that France wants U.S. aid to the car sector to be checked to see if it fits World Trade Organization rules, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said yesterday, escalating tensions over rival industrial policies. Sarkozy, who has announced aid for French autom ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Makes its Australian Debut at Melbourne Motor Show
Although new on these shores, this model has a long history - there has been a Superb in Skoda's line-up, on and off, since the 1930s. When it was re-launched in 2001, the first modern Superb represented a new start, a re-entry into a market which had long been neglected. ... Continue reading
The New Skoda Octavia Revealed at Melbourne Motor Show
Skoda Australia is revealing its exciting new Octavia model range at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. Designers and engineers approached the job of transforming the Skoda Octavia with great care, aware of the fact that improving such a well-engineered car would pose quite a challenge. An almost fundamental ... Continue reading
Nissan to Skip Major Auto Shows to Save Cash
Washington DC February 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan said today it would skip some major international auto shows in its new business year starting on April 1 to save cash as global car sales plummet. Nissan's decision means it will be absent from the Detroit auto show next January, as well as the ... Continue reading
Honda to Introduce Civic 5-Door to Australia
Honda's British-built five-door Civic hatchback is to be launched in Australia. The stylish Civic Si model is a luxuriously appointed five-door hatchback that will expand the Civic line up to six models, four sedans and two hatchbacks. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Shows i MiEV Electric Vehicle at the Melbourne International Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will provide Australia with its first glimpse of a production-ready, fully electric vehicle - the i MiEV - at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. The i MiEV, which stands for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle, may well become one of the world's first truly viable ... Continue reading
Kia Motors' Global Design Chief Spearheads Corporate Design Vision
The Australian premiere of the all-new Kia Soul marks the second occasion that the new Kia 'corporate grille', the trademark of Kia Motors' global Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, has been launched to the Australian public this year. ... Continue reading
All-New Kia Soul - Redefines the Personality of Cars For Young Buyers
To celebrate the Australian premiere of the all-new Kia Soul at the Melbourne International Motor Show, Kia Motors Australia will be displaying five different interpretations of its latest model in a special interactive 'Soul Zone' on the Kia stand. ... Continue reading
Lotus Cars Australia has shown the new face of sports cars today, with the first local unveiling of the stunning new Evora. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i10 Blue and i30 Blue Concepts on Show at Melbourne
Hyundai Motor Company will display two examples of its advanced eco-dynamic Blue Drive technology at the Melbourne International Motor Show. The i10 blue and i30 blue concept cars adopt the company's new Blue Drive sub-brand which will be utilised on a global basis for eco-friendly vehicles. ... Continue reading
AAA Announces Online Foreign Currency Exchange Program
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA and Wells Fargo announced today an expansion of services as part of their partnership which provides AAA members with a comprehensive foreign exchange program. Wells Fargo will now offer foreign currency to AAA members at AAA.com, along with services available at pa ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30cw Wagon on Sale in March
Hyundai Motor Company's new i30cw Wagon is on display at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. The spacious i30cw leaves a small environmental footprint thanks to its fuel efficient engines, is styled in Europe and has suspension and steering tuned for Australian road conditions to ensure a safe and fun driving ... Continue reading
Ford's Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 Resumes Production; First Site To Build EcoBoost Engines
-- Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 resumes production and becomes the first Ford manufacturing site in the world to produce EcoBoost engines -- Ford's EcoBoost engine technology, which combines direct injection and turbo-charging, is the cornerstone of Ford's commitment to deliver affordable fuel economy for millions -- E ... Continue reading
Majority of People Killed in Teen Crashes are Passengers and Other Drivers - Not Teen Drivers
Analysis shows large reduction in deaths for all road users as deadly teen driver crashes dropped during last decade, says AAA WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The majority of people killed in teen driver crashes continue to be people other than teen drivers themselves, according to an updated analysis of ... Continue reading
Self-Publishing Workshop: Get Your Motorcycle Travel Book Out There!
Lately you may have heard me speak on Side Stand Up about motorcycle travel writing from blogs to books. I know a lot of you have books you want to get out there, and so my Wild Writing Women cohort Lisa Alpine and I have developed a great, one-day workshop that will get you all revved and ready to go to print, physica ... Continue reading
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD TO EMCEE CAL STATE FULLERTON REBA EVENT
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD TO EMCEE CAL STATE FULLERTON REBA EVENTYORBA LINDA, CA (February 27, 2009) --- NHRA super star funny car driver Ashley Force Hood will emcee Cal State Fullertonââ¬â¢s, Reba Front & Center 2009, fund raising event tomorrow night, February 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Front & Center is ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has updated the auto insurance section of its Web site to help consumers who want to save money on coverage, Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario said today. "Auto insurance coverage is required by law in Pennsylvania, so it's particu ... Continue reading
Hyundai Previews i20 At Melbourne International Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company previewed its all-new i20 small hatch at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show, alongside an array of exciting concept vehicles. Set to go on sale in the 3rd quarter, the i20 will offer customers premium features and technology now appearing on many larger more expensive models. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Leaves Competitors at Melbourne Green with Envy
Hyundai Motor Company Australia displayed a production version of the left hand drive Genesis Coupe. The stunning sports car has just gone on sale in North America and along with its sister the Genesis sedan (North American Car of the Year), is tipped as the catalyst behind the brand's turning point in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Proton Gets Behind Australia's Newest Driver Training Facility
Proton will play a key role at Australia's newest driver training centre, the Marulan Driver Training Centre 90 minutes south of Sydney. The new multi million-dollar centre was officially opened this week by Federal shadow parliamentary secretary Don Randall MP, who took the chance to lap the new training track at the ... Continue reading
'SEAT Classroom' Comes to University of Valladolid
The 'SEAT Classroom', a roving exhibition taking the car brand to different Spanish universities throughout the academic year, today reached the University of Valladolid. The aim is to bring engineering students in close contact with the total development process of a vehicle, from the initial idea on the designer̵ ... Continue reading
Porsche Subsidiary Enjoys Ten Years of Growth
a N. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, and the management and IT consulting company Mieschke Hofmann and Partner (MHP), located in Freiberg am Neckar, Germany, have given an extremely positive summary of their ten-year partnership. ... Continue reading
Holden Volt Provides Glimpse of Australia's Driving Future
GM Holden has released the first images of the highly anticipated Volt extended range electric vehicle as it will appear on Australian roads. The images, which show a right-hand-drive version of Volt sporting Holden badges on its aerodynamic front and rear, were released as part of Holden's presentation at the Melbourn ... Continue reading
Wolfgang Scholz to Head Opel Classic
Wolfgang Scholz (56) has been named the new head of Opel Classic, the brand's collection of historic cars. In addition to his current duties in product communication for Germany, Scholz will now take over responsibilities in communicating the brand's history as well as the activities around the countless old- and young ... Continue reading
Grab Some Team Spirit With Vauxhall's New VX Racing Models
With the 2009 BTCC season almost upon us, Vauxhall has just launched two stunning limited editions based on the Corsa and Astra VXR to celebrate VX Racing's success in the 2008 British Touring Car Championship. ... Continue reading
Safer Driving: How to Prepare and Handle Your Car in Winter
This year, car drivers have been faced with a particularly fierce winter. With many people still having their ski vacation ahead of them and as winter dragging on, Chevrolet provides recommendations on the equipment and preparation of cars as well as some driving tips. ... Continue reading
New BMW 120d Manual Delivers a Hands-Down Dynamic Advantage
BMW will target sporting drivers with a green heart when the highly efficient and dynamically stimulating new manual transmission equipped BMW 120d hatch arrives mid-year. ... Continue reading
Scout Around OZ - 20,285 Kilometres in 42 Days
The Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI 4X4 Wagon has completed an impressive journey across Australia and will be on display at the Melbourne International Motor Show from today, Friday 27 February, through to Monday 9 March. ... Continue reading
Ford Shows the Way in Fuel Efficient Motoring in Melbourne
Ford gave Australian motorists a glimpse of the near future at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, when it revealed a new, highly fuel efficient and environmentally advanced vehicle that will show the way in delivering ultra-low CO2 emissions technology to consumers. ... Continue reading
2009 Melbourne International Motor Show - Ford Reveals New Look SY Territory MkII
A new look Territory range broke cover at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, featuring key exterior design changes, fresh interior environments, a revised model line-up and a host of additional equipment now fitted as standard. ... Continue reading
Geneva Feb 27, 2009; Reuters reported that the annual Geneva Motor Show opens to the media on Tuesday, March 3 and to the public on Thursday, March 5. Despite the industry crisis carmakers are going ahead with new model launches, although a strong focus is expected to be put on emissions-reducing technologies. The indu ... Continue reading
Majority of People Killed in Teen Crashes Are Passengers and Other Drivers Not Teens
Analysis shows large reduction in deaths for all road users as deadly teen driver crashes dropped during last decade, says AAA AURORA, Ill.February 27, 2009; The majority of people killed in teen driver crashes continue to be people other than teen drivers themselves, according to an updated analysis of 10 years of cra ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Reveals Concept in Melbourne
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting the Volkswagen Pickup for the first time in Australia at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. The innovative Volkswagen Pickup made its global debut at the 2008 International Automobile Exhibition in Hanover, Germany. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Unveils Small Car Pioneer in Melbourne
Suzuki Australia today unveiled the all-new Alto - which will join the Suzuki line-up later this year - at the Melbourne International Motor Show. The fifth and smallest member of Suzuki's acclaimed range of world strategic models, the new Alto combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance ... Continue reading
Audi Q5 Makes Australian Premiere
Audi's brand new Q5 compact SUV will make its Australian premiere at the Melbourne International Motor Show from 27 February to 9 March 2009. This versatile SUV will be in dealerships from the 'launch weekend' of 7/8 March 2009 and will be priced from just $59,900 for both the 2.0 TDI quattro and 2.0 TFSI quattro model ... Continue reading
Kia Named Car Maker of the Year in United Kingdom
Kia named Car Maker of the Year in United Kingdom (SEOUL) February 27, 2009 -- Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. has been named Car Maker of the Year by the leading motor trade magazine AM in its 2009 Awards. Praising the company for its "increasingly strong" relationship with its dealers and for its "clear strategy" the award was ... Continue reading
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), in cooperation with its Hong Kong distributor Universal Cars Ltd., today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China regarding local ... Continue reading
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