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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Cleverer Crossover; Diesel Track For Hybrid

Cleverer Crossover; Diesel Track For Hybrid

Canberra, AUS January 30, 2009: An important new Peugeot compact crossover will start appearing on the world's highways and byways late this year and a turbo-diesel/hybrid is on the menu. Called the 3008, the new French offering will make its sales debut in Britain at the end of the year and sometime after that it woul ... Continue reading

Britain unveils $3.2B bailout plan

Britain unveils $3.2B bailout plan

<B><i>Kevin Sullivan - Washington Post</b></i> LONDON, January 30, 2009: The British government yesterday announced a $3.2 billion plan to make Britain's struggling automakers "greener, more innovative and more productive" as they battle through the global economic downturn. Unlike the U.S.'s $17.4 billion bailout of G ... Continue reading

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid: Delightful Runabout For All Your Errands

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid: Delightful Runabout For All Your Errands

<b><i>By Ron Amadon, MarketWatch</b></i> DAMASCUS, Md. January 31, 2009: For many, the idea of having what seems like 6,000 errands to do is perfectly feasible. For doing them, direct your eyes toward the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid -- a delightful little runabout that will make those errand days more enjoyable. For some t ... Continue reading

Cadillac Pushes GM's Electric Switch

Cadillac Pushes GM's Electric Switch

<b><i>From Canberra Times</b></i> Canberra, AUS. January 30, 2009: American cars were once the epitome of massive gas-guzzlers but today all the once-great but now- struggling "big three" are working flat out on alternative fuels and smaller vehicles. Another example is the electric- powered Cadillac Converj concept th ... Continue reading

Mike Bliss To Drive For Key Motorsports In Camping World Truck Series

Mike Bliss To Drive For Key Motorsports In Camping World Truck Series

MOORESVILLE, North Carolina January 30, 2009: Curtis Key, owner of Key Motorsports, has announced today that former Camping World Truck Series champion Mike Bliss will pilot the No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado for at least six races in 2009. Bliss will kick off the season with the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona Int ... Continue reading

PAUL MENARD IN 2009 BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT

PAUL MENARD IN 2009 BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT

CONCORD, N.C. January 30, 2009: A week from Saturday Paul Menard will race in his first Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway. Additionally, he will unveil the 2009 Quaker State-Menards Ford Fusion and get that jump start to racing during Speedweeks he has not had in his first two seasons of Sprint Cup r ... Continue reading

FW: Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW

FW: Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW

Richard Kehoe Productions acquires 50% of the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW January 30, 2009 - Toronto Canada. The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Inc. (SUPERSHOW) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 50% of its corporate shares by Richard Kehoe Productions Ltd. The Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2010, held at the ... Continue reading

TrackMagic Racing Karts: New Owner and New Focus for an Iconic American Karting Brand

TrackMagic Racing Karts: New Owner and New Focus for an Iconic American Karting Brand

TrackMagic Racing Karts announces new ownership and focus on innovation, performance and growing the sport of karting. Over its more than 15 year history, TrackMagic has seen the karting industry landscape shift and change. Popular classes have come and gone, new drivers – and families – have entered the spor ... Continue reading

Fastest Electric Car In The World Unveiled

Fastest Electric Car In The World Unveiled

<p>SEE ALSO:<a href="http://www.ev-motoring.com"> EV-Motoring - Electric Vehicle News Specs and Reviews</a></p> <B><i>Shelby Supercars, the makers of the world's fastest production car, have now unveiled the world's fastest electric car.</b></i> Las Vegas, January 30, 2009: Shelby Supercars will reach an extraordinary ... Continue reading

ATHERTON TO ADDRESS SAE INTERNATIONAL'S GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY MEETINGS IN D.C.

ATHERTON TO ADDRESS SAE INTERNATIONAL'S GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY MEETINGS IN D.C.

Braselton, GA. January 30, 2009: Scott Atherton will be the featured speaker and give the Opening Address at the SAE International's Government Industry Meeting breakfast on Wednesday Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be the featured speaker and give the Opening Address in Washingto ... Continue reading

AIM Autosport Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report

AIM Autosport Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report

Woodbridge, Ontario January 30, 2009: The AIM Autosport crew arrived in Florida with lots of enthusiasm and anticipation for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The AIM Autosport/Tower Events/Mike Direct Connect No. 61 Ford Riley was all ready to go and sporting new livery. The regular drivers of the No. 61, Mark Wilkins and Burt ... Continue reading

Chevy's Top Stock Car Joins iRacing Fleet

Chevy's Top Stock Car Joins iRacing Fleet

<b><i>Chevrolet Impala SS Is Built to Latest Stock Car Racing Specifications</b></i> BEDFORD, MA. January 30, 2009: Chevrolet’s top racing stock car, the Impala SS, joins the inventory of iRacing.com today, giving subscribers to the motorsport simulation and internet racing service access to the latest in stock ca ... Continue reading

F Production and Formula Atlantic Racing on SPEED Monday

F Production and Formula Atlantic Racing on SPEED Monday

TOPEKA, Kan. Jan. 30, 2009: February programming for the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs on SPEED begins with the action-packed F Production and Formula Atlantic races on Monday, Feb. 2. At noon (EST), FP polesitter Eric Prill leads field into Turn One, while outside front-row starter Rick Harris loses two spot ... Continue reading

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Enquiry For SEO & Link Building

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Avail SEO Solution at Affordable Cost-$799 For Six Months

Avail SEO Solution at Affordable Cost-$799 For Six Months

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A FEW GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V RECALLED

A FEW GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V RECALLED

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 08T009000 Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V JAN 07, 2008 - JAN 12, 2008 Manufacturer: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T009000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRE ... Continue reading

Politicians Want to Use Tax Dollars to Crush Newer Model Trucks and SUVs; SEMA Warns Lawmakers That Boondoggle Will Cost American Jobs

Politicians Want to Use Tax Dollars to Crush Newer Model Trucks and SUVs; SEMA Warns Lawmakers That Boondoggle Will Cost American Jobs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is opposing an effort by some Washington lawmakers to include a national car crushing program in the upcoming economic stimulus package. Vehicles targeted for the scrap pile will likely include Chevy Blazers, Chevy Silverados, Chevy S-10s, Chevy T ... Continue reading

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