<p><b><i>Nissanâs 2010 Altima: Like Good Wine It Improves With Age</i></b></p> <p>by Marty Bernstein<br> Senior Editor at Large<br> Worldwide Bureau<br> The Auto Channel</p> </p><p>Much like the wine business, the midsize family car category is very crowded with many brands aspiring to be one of the favorites with ... Continue reading
Wilson Hopes To Repeat At The Glen
Indianapolis, June 29, 2010: It's not often that a race car driver has the opportunity to exclaim "It was a perfect day for me." A year of reflection and Justin Wilson reiterates his Watkins Glen International Victory Circle statement. Wilson led a field-high 49 (of 60) laps, including the final 15, and went on to pres ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Today, as the president and congressional leaders meet at the White House on energy policy, GE Energy and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) delivered a petition from Americans across the country in the form of a 131-foot wind turbine blade. The blade traveled more than 4,000 miles through 10 state ... Continue reading
New Michelin Tires Designed For EV's and Hybrids
SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Rio de Janeiro Brazil; Recently, during the latest edition of the Challenge Bibendum, Michelin presented two new tire variants. During the event, which was organized for the tenth time, the automotive industry shows its l ... Continue reading
Exclusive Interview with the Boss of Tesla's Sales Efforts - VIDEO FEATURE
Tesla breaks through iron curtain The story of how Tesla is bring the automotive world together in electric dreams LONDON - June 23, 2010: This week saw Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveal that the company plans to build a further three new models this year, in addition to the Model S sedan that is already in the pipeline. In t ... Continue reading
Racing legend Lyn St. James announces ACCELERATE with Lyn St. James to debut on NewsProNet
MIAMI, June 29, 2010: NewsProNet, the leading provider of original syndicated video news to local broadcasters and online news destinations, today announced a new automotive program targeted to women with famed professional driver, Lyn St. James. Debuting in January, âAccelerate with Lyn St. Jamesâ will be se ... Continue reading
Jury Returns $5.6 Million Verdict Against Goodyear in RV Crash
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., June 29 -- A Pasco County Circuit Court jury Friday afternoon returned a $5.6 million verdict against the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for selling a defective tire that had been marketed to recreational motor home manufacturers, even though the tire was not suitable for RV use. The tire, a Good ... Continue reading
MapQuest Puts Consumers in the Driver's Seat: It's All about the Journey
DENVER--MapQuest, the #2 mapping site in the U.S.*, today unveiled a new brand identity and launched a new consumer experience that puts the journey front and center, taking consumers beyond just maps and directions, into the world of discovery. âFor the past 15 years the MapQuest brand has been synonymous with he ... Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Energy joins company officials to dedicate a new Allison Transmission manufacturing plant that will increase the nation's capacity to manufacture cost-efficient, fuel-efficient commercial-duty hybrid truck propulsion systems. INDIANAPOLIS, June 29 -- Allison Transmission, Inc. the premier global ... Continue reading
Hyundai Taps Mike O'Brien to Head Product and Corporate Planning
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that Michael J. O'Brien will return to the Hyundai team as vice president of product and corporate planning. O'Brien has spent the last 14 years at Toyota Motor Sales as a corporate manager within the corporate planning division. Prior to this, h ... Continue reading
2010 EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX - QUALIFYING
2010 EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX VALENCIA 26 JUNE QUALIFYING After a promising start to the European Grand Prix weekend, there was disappointment for the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team in Valencia today as Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher qualified in 12th and 15th positions for tomorrow's race. In the first qualifying session, ... Continue reading
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD STAYS No. 1 AT NORWALK
2010 TEAM CASTROL/JFR RACE REPORT13th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series4th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsJune 25-27, 2010 Summit Racing Motorsports ParkNorwalk, OH  ASHLEY FORCE HOOD STAYS No. 1 AT NORWALKNORWALK, OH – Castrol GTX Mustang driver Ashley Force Hood came out swinging i ... Continue reading
AutoCorner, announces today that Amber Church has been named Director of Sales and Lead Generation.
Jun 19, 2010 – Luray, VA [6/18/10) -- AutoCorner, the revolutionary dealership inventory and website management system designed for new and used car dealerships, announces today that Amber Church has been named Director of Sales and Lead Generation. Ms. Church will oversee all sales and will handle the communications ... Continue reading
Beckman bags No. 3 in Norwalk qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Fourth annual NHRA Nationals Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park Norwalk, Ohio June 25-27, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN BAGS NO. 3 IN NORWALK QUALIFYI ... Continue reading
Cory Mac clinches spot in Countdown with No. 6 in Norwalk qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Fourth annual NHRA Nationals Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park Norwalk, Ohio June 25-27, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CORY MAC CLINCHES SPOT IN COUNTDOWN WI ... Continue reading
Coughlin bags second top qualifier award of the season (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin bags second top qualifier award of the season NORWALK, Ohio (June 26) -- Racing to the top in his home state, Jeg Coughlin Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, has proven to have the quickest Pro Stock car on the property at the NHRA tour stop in Norwalk, Ohio. Coughlin cruised to a 6.592 at 208.97 mph Friday evening in his ... Continue reading
Greg Anderson Drives to Third K&N Horsepower Challenge Win, Looks to Double Up on Sunday
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com , Greg Anderson Drives to Third K&N Horsepower Challenge Win, Looks to Double Up on Sunday Event: 4th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Location: Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio Day/Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010 S ... Continue reading
Hagan hangs on to No. 2 in rain-shortened Norwalk qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Fourth annual NHRA Nationals Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park Norwalk, Ohio June 25-27, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HANGS ON TO NO. 2 IN RAIN-SHORTE ... Continue reading
Mixed Results for AIM Autosport in New Jersey
For a PDF version of this release, www.aimautosport.com/media/20100626_New_Jersey_race_1.pdf Mixed Results for AIM Autosport in New Jersey Pegram learns while Ostella is hit and charging Bowlin spins Millville, New Jersey (2010.06.26) There were mixed results for AIM Autosport’s Formula Mazda drivers this afternoon a ... Continue reading
New Time for Seattle Museum of Flight Groundbreaking Due to Governor’s Schedule
SEATTLE--The Museum of Flight has adjusted the time of the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Space Gallery from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29 to enable Gov. Gregoire to attend and speak. The groundbreaking will still take place in the parking lot next to the Museum of Flight Library and Archives Building, 9 ... Continue reading
Petra Solar President & CEO Named Green Tech Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in New Jersey
TEANECK, N.J.--Dr. Shihab Kuran, Petra Solar CEO and President, has been selected as the 2010 Green Tech Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® in New Jersey. Nominated by Maxine Ballen, CEO & President of the New Jersey Technology Council, Dr. Kuran was selected by a panel of independent judges convened by Ernst & ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Friday Qualifying Update: Line Opens Norwalk Qualifying in Fifth
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com , Line Opens Norwalk Qualifying in Fifth Event: 4th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Location: Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio Day/Date: Friday, June 25, 2010 Summit Racing driver Jason Line started his qualifyin ... Continue reading
Team Mopar's Allen Johnson to Start No. 2 at Norwalk
June 26, 2010 Norwalk Event Contact: Michael Smith (734) 347-9871 E-mail: msmith@jrthompson.com <mailto:msmith@jrthompson.com> TEAM MOPAR(r) PRO STOCK QUALIFYING REPORT 2010 NHRA Full Throttle DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio FOR IMMEDIATE R ... Continue reading
F2000 Championship Series Media: You are now unsubscribed
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FORCE HOOD MAKES NORWALK LATE NIGHT WORTH WAIT
2010 TEAM CASTROL/JFR RACE REPORT13th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series4th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsJune 25-27, 2010 Summit Racing Motorsports ParkNorwalk, OH FORCE HOOD MAKES NORWALK LATE NIGHT WORTH WAITNORWALK, OH – After a number of delays due to Pro Mod and Pro Stock acciden ... Continue reading
Jada Inventory Update 6/21 - 6/25/2010 +All Other Die Cast List
[1] 1 [2] [3]SILLY BAND 12PC ASSORTED SHAPE SILCON BANDS 1234567890 Item: CCB-123 Pack: 100DZ/CT $9.75 DZ *$7.50 2 [4] [5]SILLY BANDS MIX STATES 12PC ASSORTED SHAPE SILICONE BANDS Item: CCB-USA Pack: 100DZ/CT $9.75 DZ *$7.50 3 [6] [7]SILLY BANDS SPORTS 12PC ASSORTED SHAPE RUBBER BANDS Item: CCB-SPORTS Pack: 100DZ/CT $9 ... Continue reading
MORR - TORC Bark River Events Schedule
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OFFICIAL USAC RACE SCHEDULE 35TH ANNUAL BARK RIVER INTERNATIONAL OFF-ROAD RACES July 10 & 11, 2010 * ALL TIMES EASTERN TIME ZONE * THURSDAY - July 8 Camping Gate is open at noon Admissions: USAC drivers with hard card identification are a ... Continue reading
Ohioan Coughlin takes provisional pole at home state race (NHRA/JEGS)
Ohioan Coughlin takes provisional pole at home state race NORWALK, Ohio (June 25) -- Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. earmarked this weekend's national event in his home state of Ohio as one of the biggest races of the season for his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt race team. Between the national event itself and th ... Continue reading
Zipcar Partners with City of Baltimore to Launch Car Sharing
Program offers cost effective, convenient transportation option for citizens, businesses and city government; aims to help reduce emissions, parking demand and congestion BALTIMORE, June 29 -- Zipcar Inc. and the City of Baltimore, through the Parking Authority of Baltimore City, today officially launched car sharing i ... Continue reading
July 4th Weekend Kicks off Hottest Season for Vehicle Theft
Experts from LoJack & NICB Caution That the Rate of Stolen Cars and Trucks Never Recovered Currently at 20+ Year High; Provide Theft Protection Tips July is "National Vehicle Theft Protection Month" WESTWOOD, Mass., June 29 -- This is the hottest season of the year for vehicle theft with July and August ranking as the ... Continue reading
HANOVER, Germany, June 29, 2010 -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=79794 - How can emissions and fuel consumption be reduced? Those are core questions driving car manufacturers and suppliers ... Continue reading
ARGONNE, Ill. (June 29, 2010) â Mike Duoba, a principal mechanical engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, and his colleagues are celebrating the recent approval of SAE J1711, the revised recommended practice for figuring out the fuel economy and exhaust emissions test procedures o ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the increase in both popularity and production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) worldwide, attention often turns to the exhaust emissions and fuel economy of such vehicles. A new revised standard from SAE International provides the procedures ... Continue reading
Burger King Helps More Than 48,000 Fans 'Hit the Track' with Tony Stewart In Daytona
[cid:image001.jpg@01CB16E7.505E60D0] Media Advisory [cid:image004.jpg@01CB16E7.E6CAD4E0] BURGER KING CORP.'S EXCLUSIVE 'BK(r) SIGN & RACE' PROMOTION HELPS MORE THAN 48,000 NASCAR(r) FANS 'HIT THE TRACK' AT DAYTONA WITH TONY STEWART Authentic hood will be available via online auction; proceeds to support Burger King Cor ... Continue reading
MIS To Host Inaugural Michigan International PITmasters State BBQ Championship
BROOKLYN, June 29, 2010:The Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend in August at Michigan International Speedway, will bring together two of Americaâs favorite pastimes â BBQ and NASCAR. Smoke on the Water Productions joins forces with Michigan International Speedway to stage the inaugural Kansas City Barbecue Societ ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Rates Family Sedans
consumer reports ranks Altima and Sonata now at top of class for family sedans YONKERS, N.Y., June 29 The redesigned Hyundai Sonata is now one of Consumer Reports' top-rated family sedans, posting an "Excellent" score, and scoring just behind the four-cylinder Nissan Altima. The Sonata has agile handling, a steady ride ... Continue reading
Auto Market Recovery Expected to be Slow
Washington DC June 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that CarMax CEO Tom Folliard expects the recovery of the worst U.S. auto sales market in decades to be slower than some others foresee. According to USA Today, the head of the used-car dealership chain told shareholders at its annual meeting in Richmond that cu ... Continue reading
The Elements of Auto Design: Vehicle Design Pros Talk Shop
Special to The Auto Channel by Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor 2010 New York Auto Show; A harbinger of spring in the automotive world, the New York Auto show brings together the best of new vehicle design and innovation. This year, 1.5 million people visited the show to take a look at over one-thousand new ca ... Continue reading
55th SCCA June Sprints Concludes at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, June 28, 2010: The 55th edition of the Chicago Region SCCA WeatherTech June Sprints concluded Sunday with the final seven of 10 weekend races at Road America. Part of the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series, 18 more drivers completed the first leg of the SCCA Super Sweep, which honors a driver that wins ... Continue reading
Rossi Vows To Return In Time For Indy GP
INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, 2010: Red Bull Indianapolis GP fans, exhale: The Doctor plans to make a house call on his Fiat Yamaha in late August at Indianapolis. MotoGP legend Valentino âThe Doctorâ Rossi said June 26 he hopes to return to action in time for the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic on Aug. 15, the rac ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports and Bobby Labonte Finish a Hard-Fought 30th in New Hampshire
Loudon, June 28, 2010: Bobby Labonte, starting his first race for Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM), helped wheel the No. 7 SpeedFactoy.TV Toyota Camry to a 30th-place finish at the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Sunday afternoon at the 1.058-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway. RGM was forced to a back-up car Friday afternoon ... Continue reading
Honda Offers Lucrative Contingency Awards For Grand Am Participants
DAYTONA BEACH, June 28, 2010: The impressive number of auto manufacturers to partner with GRAND-AM Road Racing in 2010 continues to grow, as the sanctioning body added another blue-chip partner with the announcement today that American Honda through its racing arm, Honda Performance Development, has signed on as the ne ... Continue reading
⢠Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has joined the effort of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes by partnering with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in raising funds and awareness through its NASCAR Sprint Cup Program. ⢠JDRF children have the chance to design the paint scheme of the No. 21 Mot ... Continue reading
Fiat's 1.4 Multiair Turbo Is Best New Engine Of The Year
The FPT 1.4 Turbo engine, the first Fiat power unit to incorporate revolutionary MultiAir technology, has won the prestigious Engine of the Year award in the Best New Engine of the Year category. This innovative four-cylinder engine combines MultiAir, the electro-hydraulic management of the inlet valves, with a turboch ... Continue reading
Sophisticated Forecasting Models Allow Automotive Businesses to Transact on Future Values Instead of What Happened Last Week IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used- vehicle information, today announces that the company has implemented a new multi-million dollar, ... Continue reading
Renault Launches Icare - Visionary Maintenance Solution For Van Customers
Renault has launched Renault iCare, an innovative maintenance system designed specifically for the modern commercial vehicle user, whether a one van operator or larger fleet, to ensure down time is kept to a minimum and compliance legislation is fully adhered to. ... Continue reading
Stars In A Reasonably Priced Kia
After being tested and found up to the mark by The Stig, Kia's cee'd 2 1.6 manual five door C-segment challenger has made its first appearance as BBC2 Top Gear's "Reasonably Priced Car" in the latest series of the hit TV show. ... Continue reading
Global Design Appeal For The New Kia Sportage
"I want to give Kia global appeal, and I want that appeal to be about design above all else - the new Sportage is a major step towards achieving that goal" says Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer. Schreyer, who joined Kia in 2006, intends to transform the public perception of Kia right around the world. ... Continue reading
Mayor Of London Welcomes The Mitsubishi I-Miev
Today Transport for London (TfL) welcomed four new electric vehicles into its fleet as part of the Mayor Boris Johnson's plans to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe. The four new Mitsubishi i-MiEVs, part funded by the Government's Low Carbon Procurement Programme, are the first step to achieving the 1,0 ... Continue reading
Talented Athletes Awarded Alfa Mito's At European Trials
Four promising athletes on the UKA World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) received an unexpected bonus at the Aviva European Trials & UK Championships in Birmingham, after being announced as winners to receive a brand new Alfa Romeo MiTo Cloverleaf. The Cloverleaf badge itself is a symbol of sporting success and firs ... Continue reading
Seat's Latest Special Edition Has Star Quality
Seat is celebrating its partnership with Colombian pop sensation Shakira with the debut in UK showrooms of a special edition Seat Ibiza that's packed with 'good stuff'. ... Continue reading
Prince Of Wales Visits Ford Bridgend Plant
Ford has welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to its high-tech plant in Bridgend, the UK production home of the new, fuel-efficient and low-CO2, 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engines. ... Continue reading
Kia Young Drivers Program - Finding A Cure For Driveaholics
A Victorian based driver education program designed to change the driving attitudes and habits of young people is being praised by parents, experts and educators alike. ... Continue reading
First A9X For Shannons MotorEx Auction
The ultimate enthusiasts' Holden - a totally original and undisturbed Torana A9X Hatch 'homologation special' - is a standout vehicle of the Custom and Collectible Vehicle Auction presented by Shannons at Sydney's Meguiar's MotorEx on July 25. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Promotes Skilled And Safe Driving For Young Drivers With First Gear Program
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific introduced a unique extension to its successful Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience (formerly Active Safety Experience) driver training programme in 2008. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Core Models Contribute To Global Production And Sales Increase
Mazda Motor Corporation's global production and sales results for the month of May continue to demonstrate growth with increases in both domestic (Japanese) production and sales and exports to all regions. ... Continue reading
Online entry for Australia's first national motoring and motorsport festival - CARnival - is now open at www.camscarnival.com.au. ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens Showroom in Copenhagen on the Eve of Their First IPO
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors will open its newest showroom this week in Denmarkââ¬â¢s largest city. âPeople in Denmark believe in social responsibility, and the Tesla Roadster is the only electric vehicle that combines a world-class sports car with their values of envi ... Continue reading
The New MINI Family - VIDEO FEATURE
MINI is giving its model family fresh impetus to continue its history of success in the small car segment with eye-catching design modifications, additional engine variants, an all-new selection of diesel engines and innovative new equipment features. The changes introduced for the MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertib ... Continue reading
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