Open to the World: IET Electric Vehicles Conference Goes Virtual
LONDON--The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said that its 2011 Electric Vehicles seminar will be run simultaneously as a virtual event so that delegates from all over the world can participate from their desks. The new virtual events option is designed to allow a more global audience at the event by rem ... Continue reading
Auto Plastics Market in China - Rapid Growth Pushes the Market to $11,044.9 Million in 2017
Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets by products: polypropylene, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene and other engineering and high-performance plastics. Market Overview Rapid Growth of the Chinese Automotive Industry Spurs the $5,433.4-Mil ... Continue reading
Barber Series - Trent Hindman Scores First Win
Lakeville, May. 30, 2011: Rain poured on Lime Rock Park all morning, but the skies cleared just in time for Round 6 of the BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National presented by Mazda. MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver and Skip Barber Racing School Karting Scholarship Shootout winner Trent Hindman started from the Califo ... Continue reading
Rock Quarry Elementary School and Chrysler Get Together to Help Rebuild the Tuscaloosa Schools
The Chrysler brand teamed up with the Rock Quarry Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to help replenish tools and supplies lost in last month's deadly tornadoes. Locklear Chrysler Jeep Dodge brought out the entire Chrysler brand lineup for the public to test-drive. For each test-drive, Chrysler will donate $20. Prof ... Continue reading
Volkswagen is Supporting MOMA with “International Discovery," the development of an international contemporary art exhibition. Further pillars of the partnership are the extension of the MoMA online education program, the donation of two works by Francis Alys, and the sponsorship of a series of installations in The Ab ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Names New CEO
Continental Tire the Americas today announced that effective July 1, Jochen Etzel has been named CEO, replacing Matthias Schoenberg who was previously named Global Head of ContiTech's Fluid Technology business unit. ... Continue reading
The Nederlands Gets Electric Cars
As part of the 75-EV-RO project, the Rotterdam government plans to purchase 75 new energy vehicles of different types to create a new energy fleet in Rotterdam. These projects will not only popularize the concept of electrified transportation, but also resolve public concerns over vehicle safety, charging technology an ... Continue reading
450,000 Barrels of Domestic Crude Oil Available with 354 Miles of New Pipeline Construction
The 584-mile Double E pipeline would provide up to 450,000 barrels per day (BPD) of takeaway capacity for crude oil currently stranded at the Cushing storage hub because of a lack of southbound pipeline infrastructure. The project would offer shippers greater access to the Gulf Coast refining complex, while providing r ... Continue reading
Fill Up Those Tires Says the US Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service knows a lot about vehicles and tire pressure. Summer driving season is approaching and the Maintain Tire Pressure postage stamp helps remind motorists that proper tire pressure can help improve gas mileage. It's one of the 16 Go Green Forever stamps issued by USPS. "The Postal Service is buildin ... Continue reading
Battery Maker Refinances Credit Facility
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, announced today that it has entered into a new $750 million unsecured revolving credit facility, maturing in May 2016. ... Continue reading
Topics covered during these meetings include Dana's recent financial performance, as well as current and future plans. About Dana Holding Corporation Dana is a world leader in the supply of driveline products (axles, driveshafts, and transmissions), power technologies (sealing and thermal-management products), and genu ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Accident Drops Newman To 31st-Place Finish
CHARLOTTE, May 30, 2011: Just when it appeared that Ryan Newman was going to make one of his patented late-race charges, the U.S. Army driver found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time as he was a victim of a three-car accident. The incident resulted in Newman finishing a disappointing 31st in Sunday night's Co ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Hangs Tough, Finishes 8th At Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, May 30, 2011: Perseverance, patience and the right pit strategy lifted Regan Smith from being two laps down to an eighth-place finish in Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The result was Smith's third top-10 result after the 12th race of the season, and the second top-10 in the last th ... Continue reading
Late Model - Cody Coughlin Turns In Season-best Finish In Columbus
COLUMBUS, May 30, 2011: Late Model Stock Car racer Cody Coughlin used some home cooking at Columbus Motor Speedway to bring home his season-best finish at the Coughlin Cars 100 on Saturday night. "It was great to wake up in my own house and not be rushed to get to the track," said Coughlin, who lives in nearby Delaware ... Continue reading
IndyCar - P4 - Beyond Post-Race Driver Comments
TAKUMA SATO (No. 5 Monavie-KVRT - Lotus, 33rd): "I couldn't see that the car was inside of me, and by the time I got into Turn 1, it was full speed and the car was there and I had to lift. I am very disappointed, and it is quite unfortunate that I am not a part of the race. I wasn't supposed to be hanging on that way, ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Andretti Autosports Post-Race Driver Comments
JOHN ANDRETTI, #43 TEAM WINDOW WORLD CAR * Finished the race in 22nd place "It wasn't what we expected. At the start, I felt really good about the Window World car. We were moving up; the car felt great. Then all of a sudden in one lap, I just lost everything. I don't know if we had a damper go bad or if something else ... Continue reading
IndyCar - De Silvestro Race Report
Simona de Silvestro Shows Courage Can Be as Important as Results Indianapolis, May 30, 2011: Sunday's 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 brought a disappointing end to a month full of ups and downs for last year's Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, Simona de Silvestro, and her team at HVM Racing. De Silvestro endured ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, May 30. 2011: Townsend Bell started fourth and was in the top-five for much of the first three-quarters of the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, but an accident following a restart on lap 158 of 200 caused him to finish a disappointing 26th. The driver of the No. 99 Herbalife24 Dallara/Honda/F ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Tagliani Race Report
Indianapolis, May 30, 2011: Alex Tagliani started on the pole for the historic 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile race, but a brush with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway wall ended a storybook month of May for the Canadian driver and his Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) team, finishing a disappointing 28th. While stru ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Wheldon Wins 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 As Hilderbrand Crashes On Final Lap
INDIANAPOLIS, May 30, 2011: JR Hildebrand stood beside A crumpled car and ran his fingers through his hair, trying to discern just what transpired on the final lap of the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500. The 23-year-old Californian was a few hundred yards from being the first rookie to win the race since Helio Castr ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Indy 500 P2 - 3 Press Conference
MODERATOR: Obviously JR, don't even know where to start. JR HILDEBRAND: I don't, either. Obviously, we decided we were going to take an alternate fuel strategy. If we could save fuel at the beginning of the stint, we could make it with that sort of extended caution. We were looking good to be able to do that. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Indy 500 P1 Press Conference
MODERATOR: Dan Wheldon, winner the second time of the Indianapolis 500. Dan, always been such an incredible competitor. We all want to snow, what in the world was going through your mind there? DAN WHELDON: You know what, it probably is different to what you guys were thinking. On the radio with 20 to go, they said: 'L ... Continue reading
IndyCar - 2011 Indy 500 Final Results
INDIANAPOLIS - Results Sunday of the 2011 Indianapolis 500 IZOD IndyCar Series event on 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): <p> 1. (6) Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 200, Running<br> 2. (12) JR Hil ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Series - Kinetic BMW DNFs After Start Shunt
May 29, 2011: Lakeville, Connecticut…The #33 Kinetic Motorsports BMW M3 E92 of Jade Buford and Bryan Sellers had an impact at the start of the Grand Sport (GS) race of the Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park, which caused the hood pins to break and the hood to fly back and crack the windshield. The car was not ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Series - Jonsson and Michael Galati Take Infinity Audio Kia To Another Top 5 Finish
Nic at Lime Rock Park Lime Rock, May 29, 2011: After qualifying tenth for the Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park, Nic Jönsson and Michael Galati drove their #10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup to Top 5 finish in the Street Tuner (ST) race. After trying out a different pit strategy that ultimately cost the car a fe ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Juncos Racing Places All Four Cars In Top-Ten Positions At Lucas Oil Raceway
Indianapolis, May 29, 2011: After a two-hour rain delay, Round Three of the 2011 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear got underway at the .686-mile track of Lucas Oil Raceway. 2010 Championship-winning team Juncos Racing placed all four of its cars in the top-ten finishing positions in the shortened race, and ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Race Report
Monaco, May 29, 2011: The Monaco Grand Prix ended in disappointment for the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team with Nico Rosberg finishing outside of the points in 11th place and Michael Schumacher retiring on lap 33. Both drivers suffered severe rear tyre degradation in the first stint, which forced early stops and cost valuab ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Ring Automotive Goes Racing
Ring Automotive is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the Marussia Virgin Racing Formula One team. ... Continue reading
Seat Is A Hit At Influential Music Week Awards
With the parade of award silverware marching into SEAT UK showing no signs of tailing off, the Spanish car brand is celebrating yet another win - this time for its successful marketing activity in the shape of ground-breaking entertainment show On Track with Seat. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hits Five Million Sales In Europe
Hyundai has sold five million vehicles in Europe since the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, which was launched in 2007 and has subsequently sold just over 320,000 units across the european dealer network. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's Greenest Insignia Dips Below 120g
Vauxhall's European Car of the Year-winning Insignia range is now an even more compelling choice for private and business users with the addition of an ultra-low emissions ecoFLEX diesel model and a new-to-range 1.4 Turbo petrol engine. ... Continue reading
'Yeti' Another Award as Skoda Crossover Wins Car of the Year
The multi-award winning Skoda Yeti Crossover has done it again, taking the coveted 'Car of the Year' title at the first ever Honest John awards. ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: Roadster Performance In Its Perfect Form
The performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting a new dream-car: the SLS AMG Roadster. This super sports car thrills with a perfect synthesis of open-top driving pleasure, outstanding driving dynamics and systematic lightweight construction. The overall visual appearance of the new two-seater is marked by ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Vettel Claims Monaco Victory After Thrilling Three-Way Fight
Tyre strategy was at the forefront of the action at the Monaco Grand Prix, with a three-way fight between Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing), Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) and Jenson Button (McLaren), who were separated by less than a second with only 15 laps to go. Such was the pace of the leading trio that they pulled aw ... Continue reading
Deutsche High Quality Waterproof Connectors Added To Extensive Narva Range
The extensive range of Narva connectors has been further strengthened with the addition of a new family of high quality waterproof connectors. ... Continue reading
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