SPY PHOTOS - EXCUSIVE FIRST TIME : Volvo XC60
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 29, 2008: Spy Shots. Revealed at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will be delivering a new competitor to BMW's X3 and Mercedes-Benz' GLK to dealer showrooms in 2009; the Volvo XC60. The concept car shows that Volvo Carsâ XC60 project is ready to challenge the competition in what is cur ... Continue reading
Cellulosic E85 Going Racing in Sebring
TUESDAY JANUARY 29, 2008 SERIES, EPIC INTRODUCE CELLULOSIC E85 ETHANOL FOR 2008 In a technological breakthrough in both the renewable fuels arena and racing, KL Process Design Group (KL) of Rapid City, SD, will supply the American Le Mans Series with cellulosic E85 racing ethanol for the 2008 season. The fuel, produced ... Continue reading
Ford Sets US Launch of European Van
NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2008; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co plans to launch its European commercial van Transit Connect in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Tuesday. Ford, which plans to announce the move at the Chicago Auto Show, will aim for volumes of about 20,000 vans toward the ... Continue reading
NADA to Focus on Economy, CAFE Debate and Dealer-Factory Relations at 2008 Convention
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 29, 2008 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has assembled a stellar lineup of leading industry, television and news personalities to speak at its 91st Annual Convention & Exposition in San Francisco Feb. 9-12, 2008. Dale Willey, 2007 NADA chairman, will deliver a keynote address Sat ... Continue reading
Used Vehicles Key to Dealer Success in 2008
Workshop at the NADA Convention to provide step-by-step guide to increasing used vehicle profits SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 29 -- The plans auto dealers establish now in selling used vehicles could have the greatest impact on their business over the next year, according to recent research from Experian Automotive, a part o ... Continue reading
NASCAR (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - Thunder Heads To Las Vegas For NASCAR Nationwide Series Test Sessions
NASCAR Preseason NASCARâs version of âfollow the leaderâ featuring NASCAR Preseason Thunder testing continues at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Jan. 30-31. Drivers and teams from the NASCAR Nationwide Series will descend on the track in the Nevada desert one day after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series completes its ... Continue reading
The NASCAR Foundation launches its 2008 Track Walk season with its first ever event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2 at 8 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and Las Vegas native Kyle Busch and the Kyle Busch Foundation will join the efforts to support Boys Town Nevada, a non-profit organization that provides su ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - FANS CAN ORDER BRICKYARD BOX LUNCHES FOR 2008 IMS EVENTS NOW
The Food & Beverage Department of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is accepting orders for the Brickyard Box Lunch, a satisfying meal to enjoy on Race Day at the track. Fans may place orders for the Indianapolis 500, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and Red Bull Indianapolis GP and pick up their lunch on Race Day at IMS. B ... Continue reading
QuickTrip convenience stores, Coca-Cola and the Atlanta Motor Speedway have teamed up to provide fans a Family 4-Pack ticket and concession offer to the March 9, Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at AMS. For just $159, a family of four can watch the worldâs best drivers at NASCARâs fastest track ... Continue reading
Acura Motorsports will enter a fourth Acura ARX-01b sports car in the LMP2 division of the 2008 American Le Mans Series, company officials announced today.<P> The newest Acura entry will be campaigned by de Ferran Motorsports, a newly formed team owned by former Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time CART Champ Car champ ... Continue reading
Consumers Look to Safeguard Motor Vehicle Purchases
Uncertain economic times, longer term loans and costly vehicle repairs necessitate added protections TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 29 -- American consumers intent on protecting and adding value to their motor vehicle purchases during the new model year and Presidents' Day sales periods are considering service contracts to he ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (MILWAUKEE, WI.) - MILWAUKEE MILE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
The Milwaukee Mile, the oldest active motor speedway in the world, announced today the launch of a newly designed website at www.milwaukeemile.com. The new site is easier to navigate for the user, with more vibrant photos and images reflective of the diverse national championship auto racing held at Americaâs Lege ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - TRD NOTES/QUOTES - DAY 2
<B>KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing</B> How has the Las Vegas test been going, you were quickest today? âWe've been trying hard on these cars to get more grip in them. So far everything has gone well. The guys have been digging in and working hard trying to make it faster. We are still learn ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (PHOENIX, AZ.) -TESTING RESULTS GIVE LUCAS AND TODD PROVIDE POSITIVE STANCE
The Morgan Lucas Racing teams with namesake driver, Morgan Lucas and his quite capable teammate, J.R. Todd continued their NHRA preseason testing on Monday at Firebird International Raceway and as the sun set in the west, they lit it up the sky with some great Top Fuel passes. Todd, driving his Torco/Seelye Wright drag ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Series announces NASCAR Cam HD In Race Shops
Chip Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates Becomes First Team To Use Glowpointâs âHD Over IPâ Furthering its commitment to provide the closest access to its competitors and officials while making the sport easier for media to cover, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (SPARTA, KY) - KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY ADJUSTS JULY RACE WEEKEND DATES
Kentucky Speedway has adjusted its 2008 schedule and will now play host to its ARCA RE/MAX Series âKentucky 150â and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series âBuilt Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealersâ events July 18 and 19. The events were originally scheduled July 11 and 12. Dates ... Continue reading
NASCAR (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - Fitting In: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Happy To Be "Doing Work" At Las Vegas
On a day when gale-force winds scoured southern Utah and surrounding mountains, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (No. 88 Mountain Dew AMP/National Guard Chevrolet) was happy to be sitting in his race car, getting rocked by the gusts buffeting Las Vegas Motor Speedway. âI'm having fun testing, doing work,â Earnhardt said du ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DELAWARE, OH.) - Defending champ Coughlin will tune-up for season in Las Vegas
Jeg Coughlin Jr. will add some championship flair to this weekend's third annual Pontiac Showdown test session in Las Vegas as the defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion and his JEGS.com race team finalize their tune-up for the 2008 season. A four-time world champion with 51 national event wins, Coughlin arrives at ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (ATLANTA, GA.) - Bryan Silas Surprises Many With Successful Atlanta NASCAR Test
With the full 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule the primary focus for Stuart, Floridaâs Bryan Silas, the upcoming driver still plans to fit a limited NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule into the mix. With that being said, Silas joined the rest of the crowd for a NASCAR sanctioned open test at Atlanta Motor Speed ... Continue reading
ALMS (SEBRING, FLA.) - AUDI LEADS THE PACK ON FIRST DAY OF SEBRING TEST
Audi's R10 TDI diesel-powered prototype was fastest Monday at Sebring. The first day of the American Le Mans Series' Winter Test at Sebring International Raceway began just how the 2007 season ended - with Audi in front. The German manufacturer's diesel-powered R10 TDI set the fastest overall time Monday at Sebring, a ... Continue reading
RACING MEDIA (CHICAGO, ILL.) - ARCA Thunder Crew Ready For Electrifying Show Tonight!
Race Talk Radio's ARCA Thunder will begin their second show of the 2008 season tonight beginning at 8:00pm EST with an action-packed show jammed into two hours of the latest from ARCAville. The ARCA Thunder crew will welcome back Bryan Silas, driver of the No. 11 Nortrax-Rockingham Speedway Ford Fusion for Fast Track R ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (BROOKLYN, MI.) - A HEARTFELT VALENTINES DAY GIFT: MIS RACE TICKETS
Finding that perfect Valentineâs Day present for a loved one can sometimes be difficult, but Michigan International Speedway has a gift that works for all sweethearts. Surprise your sweetie with race tickets to the 2008 season at Michigan International Speedway. âPeople are always trying to figure out great g ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - A1 TEAM USA driver was fastest rookie in Australia last year
Jonathan Summerton made a big splash for A1 TEAM USA on Eastern Creek International Raceway's 2.44-mile circuit last season when he was fastest in the Friday morning all-rookie practices for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Sydney, Australia. Summerton's run on a drying track to the top spot in a field of 18 rookies ... Continue reading
Are you Driving Tomorrow's Collector Car?
Hagerty Insurance Announces its Hagerty Hot List: Top 10 Future Collector Cars TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 29 -- In January hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts flock to the Scottsdale/Phoenix area to put in the ultimate bid for some of the rarest and most beautiful cars in the world. They are paying homage to this ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Fully Redesigned Atenza (Mazda6)
- The all-new Mazda Atenza delivers advanced environmental and safety features coupled with superb high speed stability and comfort - HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the fully remodeled Mazda Atenza (known as the all-new Mazda6 overseas) in Japan. Available in three body styles ... Continue reading
Remy's High Voltage Hairpin Has Been Named a Finalist for 2008 PACE Award
ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 28 -- Remy Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is one of the product finalists for the 2008 Automotive News PACE awards for their work on the High Voltage Hairpin (HVH), a key component in the hybrid vehicle power systems. With efficiency, overall machine size and power density (power per uni ... Continue reading
Guangzhou Auto posts record profits $1.38 B last year
Guangzhou Auto posts record profits $1.38 B last year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4622/Guangzhou-Auto-posts-record-profits- 1-38- B-last-year.html Shanghai. January 28 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group posted a record net profit of RMB 10 billion ($1.38 billion) last year, the company announced las ... Continue reading
80% Chinese buyers unwilling to buy small displacement cars, survey finds
80% Chinese buyers unwilling to buy small displacement cars, survey finds http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4625/80-Chinese-buyers-unwilling-to-buy-s mall- displacement-cars-survey-finds.html Shanghai. January 28 (Gasgoo.com) - A recent survey conducted by Sinotrust found that more than 80% of Chinese car buyers choose to ... Continue reading
American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Wrap-up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUPERSHOW 2008 Delivers a Huge Boost to Motorcycle Industry Monday, January 28th, 2008 (Toronto) - The continent's largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, came to Toronto at the beginning of January. The Show, now in its 32nd year, wel ... Continue reading
Toyota's Domestic Auto Sales Down 6.2 Pct in '07
Tokyo, Jan 28, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its domestic automobile sales in 2007 dropped 6.2 pct from the previous year to 1,587,335 units. Domestic production increased 0.8 pct to a record 4,226,137 units, while overseas production grew 10.5 pct to a record 4,308,553 units, the top Ja ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Reorganizes Management Structure
PHOENIX January 28, 2008; CSK Auto Corporation announced today that its new senior management team has reorganized the staffing in the Company’s corporate offices, consolidated certain corporate functions and eliminated several Vice President and other management positions at the Company. Chief Executive Officer Larr ... Continue reading
Japan's Automakers Gearing Up for Hydrogen Vehicles
Tokyo, Jan 28, 2008; Jiji press reported that facing the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions to stop global warming, Japanese automakers and energy suppliers are racing to speed the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Honda Motor Co. is planning to start leasing advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle ... Continue reading
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