Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (February 26-March 3 , 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Sleeping
* Geneva Auto Show looks bigger than ever with the announcement of two more reveals, each at a different point in the automotive continuum. Volkswagen will deliver a new Golf Cabriolet that bears the GTI badge. As such it has the classic red-edged GTI badge, side sill aero extensions, and a rear air diffuser that frame ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Grids P3 At Phoenix
PHOENIX, Mar. 4, 2012: Regan Smith was holding on to the pole with two cars remaining in Saturdayâs qualifying session at Phoenix International Raceway. But then Mark Martin and Tony Stewart both ran quicker laps, dropping Smith to a third-place starting spot for Sundayâs Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sprint Cup race. ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Martin Pole Comments
How does it feel to get your 52nd career pole? "I can't say enough for MWR (Michael Waltrip Racing), Aaron's and my team giving me such great Toyotas. I want to make sure that everybody knows that having an owner for a driver is really, really special. I got this pole because of Michael Waltrip and something that he sa ... Continue reading
GLENDALE, March 3, 2012: Phil Giebler Racingâs Kiel Spaulding finished third Saturday and fifth Sunday in the Senior Rotax features at Formula K Raceway to remain the championship leader in the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas. Spaulding, a 15-year-old from Elk Grove, Calif., leads Nick Rivellini, of Great Falls, ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Edwards Looking To Shine In The Valley Of The Sun
CONCORD, March 3, 2012: Phoenix International Raceway has been one of Carl Edwardsâ favorite tracks since he made his first start on pavement there back in 2001. Since moving to the Sprint Cup Series in 2004 he has an impressive record at the one-mile oval with one win, six top-five, 10 top-10 finishes and three p ... Continue reading
Historics - Autofarm To Restore Porsche 911S Barn Find
BICESTER,Mar. 3, 2012: An unrestored right hand drive matching numbers Porsche 911S recently unearthed in Ireland is set to be sympathetically restored by Autofarm. Crucially, the low mileage â72 specification Signal Yellow car, an early example registered in Nov 1971, retains many original features together with ... Continue reading
Special Projects - Audi Releases R18 Quattro For LeMans
Munich, Mar. 3, 2012: Audi is back with the quattro, only this time the auto maker has got along a prototype that boasts of the e-tron technology and is the first LMP1 car that is powered by a hybrid power train, supported by a diesel engine with all-wheel drive. Audi is calling its newest Le Mans prototype racer, the ... Continue reading
Autometrics is the leading provider of automotive demand-centric, analytical data that enables its clients to track sales demand, media effectiveness and demographic trends at national, regional and market levels. Autometrics announces the results and analysis of its annual Autometrics Pulse Advertising Effectiveness R ... Continue reading
NAFA Announces Beyond Fleet Campaign to Elevate Status of Fleet Managers
"In many organizations, the fleet manager is one of the few people who is totally plugged into the business. Fleet managers typically know where the money comes from, where it is, and where it is going; this is a business of metrics and has been for decades." Quotes like these were offered from fleet managers throughou ... Continue reading
511 Offers Tips to Help People Manage Rising Gas Prices
With gas prices continuing to rise in the Bay Area, 511 is reminding travelers about the numerous transportation options available to help cut their commute costs. Recent surveys and news articles are reporting that Californians are paying almost $5 for a gallon of regular gas. To help alleviate the cost of driving alo ... Continue reading
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