Sunday, October 3, 2010

Silly Cars, A (Real) Naughty Volvo and Helan Gar In This Month's Letter from Europe

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel October 2, 2010; Let me start with the bad news. Ford cannot be serious with the new Lincoln MKS. At 56 thousand dollars including all the extras it is just not an acceptable proposition. More of a big whale than an automobile. It is big all right, the trunk simpl ... Continue reading

Yokohama to Sponsor West Racing Team in 2011 ALMS GT Class; Two Lamborghinis will race on ADVAN tires

FULLERTON, Oct. 1, 2010: The 2010 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season finale is this weekend at Road Atlanta, but Yokohama Tire Corporation is already gearing up for 2011. The Fullerton, California-based tire company announced today at a press conference it has signed a deal with West Racing Team to provide ADVAN® ... Continue reading

Callcap's Conor Daly Wins First Annual Visit Florida Cup and 12th Podium at Road Atlanta

Braselton, October 1, 2010: After a dream season in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, 2010 Driver Champion Conor Daly won yet another championship-the first annual Visit Florida Cup-at today's season finale at Road Atlanta when he finished third in the race and claimed his 12th podium of the season. No ... Continue reading

Indy 500 Winner Franchitti Doubles Up With Series Championship

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2010: Dario Franchitti proved yet again that winning the Indianapolis 500 is a great barometer for capturing the IZOD IndyCar Series championship later that year. Franchitti became the fifth driver in the last six years to win the Indianapolis 500 and the IZOD IndyCar Series title in the same seas ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Fiesta 5-Door SES Review

See Also:ford Buyers Guide See Also: E-Carmony: Is The 2011 ford fiesta a Perfect Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Is America ready for small cars? With the introduction of its subcompact Fiesta to North American shores, Ford is betting so. If you have a long memory, or are a student of automotive history, ... Continue reading

Pediatricians Need Training about Car Booster Seats, Says Study

CINCINNATI--Only one of three pediatricians is confident about counseling parents appropriately regarding car booster seats, according to a new study. “They also need to become more knowledgeable about AAP resources that are available to them, including three specific AAP online training guides.” The study sh ... Continue reading