Pivo 2: The Future is Electric for Nissan - VIDEO ENHANCED
TOKYO, October 5 -- - Pivo 2 Concept Turns Heads and Itself in Tokyo Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Li ... Continue reading
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Appeal Vermont Court Decision on Emissions
WASHINGTON October 5, 2007; Reuters reported that major U.S. and overseas auto manufacturers on Friday appealed a Vermont court decision that upheld a stringent vehicle emissions law and handed a victory to states trying to regulate greenhouse gases. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is challenging regulations i ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac CTS Review and Road Impressions
Road impressions- Cadillac CTS Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Susan Docherty was getting out of her car outside LAâs world famous Ivy restaurant where ladies who do lunch stopped munching on their Caesar salads and turned their heads - face and neck lifts permitting â to have a look, not at the perfectly ... Continue reading
Freightliner LLC Announces Company Name Change
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 5 -- Freightliner LLC today announced the upcoming change of its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Effective January 7, 2008, this corporate identity will reflect the company's role as steward of several highly regarded brands in a number of different industry sectors, and its rol ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recognized as 'Top 100' Company for Working Mothers
* Company's family-friendly policies are recognized * Chrysler included on the '100 Best' list for 10th year * Chrysler one of only two automotive companies on this year's list AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Working Mother Magazine named Chrysler LLC to its annual "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" list. This yea ... Continue reading
CarMax opens first Superstore in Gastonia, NC
NEW CARMAX STORE IN GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA OPENS RICHMOND, Va. (October 5, 2007) ââ¬â CarMax, Inc., , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Gastonia, North Carolina today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 1600 Remount Road in Gastonia. The sto ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors, Inc. Announces Headquarters Move to Boston
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Bentley Motors, Inc. today announced that it will relocate its North American corporate headquarters to Boston, MA. as part of a strategic realignment of its regional operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040408/DETH007LOGO ) The move, coupled with a realignment of the ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON) - SERIES ANNOUNCES VISION FOR THE FUTURE
The American Le Mans Series announced a 12-race schedule for 2008 on Friday at Petit Le Mans. The American Le Mans Series mapped its vision toward 2010 at today's annual State of the Series address at Road Atlanta in conjunction with the 10th annual Petit Le Mans by announcing a new three-year television agreement with ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (ROAD ATLANTA) - AGR LOOKING FOR MORE ENDURANCE SUCCESS AT PETIT
Bryan Herta, Tony Kanaan and Vitor Meira will drive for Andretti Green Racing in the team's Petit Le Mans debut. The last time we saw Andretti Green Racing at an American Le Mans Series endurance event, the No. 26 Acura ARX had taken an LMP2 victory and an overall runner-up at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in its ... Continue reading
Over 160 competitors will be on hand this weekend at the season finale for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) divisions, featuring 12 hours of racing at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va. Stars from around the globe who have made their name from the silver screen to vari ... Continue reading
INDYPRO (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES TO CONTEST 16-RACE SCHEDULE IN 2008
The Indy Pro Series⢠will again offer one of the most diverse and cost-efficient schedules in motorsports in 2008, featuring a record-tying 16 races divided evenly among eight ovals and eight road/street courses. For the sixth consecutive season, the series will begin competition on the 1.5-mile oval at Homestead- ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule Announced
The 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule was announced today and for the sixth consecutive year, the championship will be contested over 25 races. The 2008 season will be the 60th anniversary of NASCAR, which was incorporated on Feb. 21, 1948. The schedule begins at Daytona International Speedway in February, co ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (SHANGAI) - HRF1 FREE PRACTICE NOTES...
FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team's preparations for the penultimate race of the 2008 season got underway in China today at the Shanghai International Circuit. Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello used today's two free practice sessions to set up the RA107s to suit the demands of this medium-high downforce track a ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO (ROAD ATLANTA) - Pobst on SPEED GT Pole at Road Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pobst on SPEED GT Pole at Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (October 4, 2007) - Randy Pobst, of nearby Gainesville, Ga., put his Porsche on pole with a new qualifying lap record at Road Atlanta for Round Nine of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship, part of the 10th Anniversary Peti ... Continue reading
BMW ISSUES BIKE RACK SAFETY RECALL
Immediate update for X3 and X5 hitch-mounted carriers Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 4, 2007... BMW has issued a voluntary recall of its Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, which has been available as a BMW accessory since 2004. A pinch point exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the rack. When moving t ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (GARDENA) - Carroll Shelby Licensing Commences Termination Proceedings...
GARDENA, Calif.--Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. (CSL), confronted with concerned customers and litigation involving failure to deliver the 1960s âContinuationâ Shelby GT-350SR and GT-500E âEleanorâ vehicles being manufactured by its licensee, has commenced termination proceedings relating to its lice ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO (ROAD ATLANTA) - Galati Captures SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Pole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Galati Captures SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Pole at Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 4, 2007) - Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, captured his first SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car pole in nine years today following Round Nine qualifying, part of the 10th Anniversary ... Continue reading
A1GP (LONDON) - 2007/08 Calendar Update
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport regret to announce the withdrawal of the planned third leg of the 2007/08 season from the calendar. Despite ongoing discussions with various circuits across Asia, the series has been unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with an appropriate circuit allowing it to proceed with the schedul ... Continue reading
SCCA (ROAD ATLANTA)- Galati Wins Wet and Wild SPEED Touring Car Race at Road Atlanta
Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, had to manage a wet track and navigate a wild final 10 laps to win the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Round Nine race at Road Atlanta, part of the 10th Anniversary Petit Le Mans. Adam Pecorari, of Aston, Pa., finished second. Driving the No. ... Continue reading
Everybody Wants To Be THE AUTO CHANNEL: U.S.News & World Report Launches RankingsAndReviews Website
Imports Outrank Domestics, with Honda Cars Topping the List WASHINGTON, DC â October 5, 2007 â U.S.News & World Report, the publisher of the Americaâs Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings, today announced the launch of www.RankingsAndReviews.com , a new internet site that empowers consumers to make ... Continue reading
CORR (DALLAS) - CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING RUMBLES INTO TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY...
The Points battle is heating up as CORR rides into Texas for the first time on October 19th and 20th. With only two race weekends left in the 2007 CORR season the pressure is on and the racing is sure to be intense at the Texas Motor Speedway. Baja 1000 winner and NASCAR Veteran Robby Gordon is back for two full days o ... Continue reading
NHRA (VALDOSTA, GA)- SUMMIT RACING SERIES SOUTHEAST DIVISION FINALS
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES SOUTHEAST DIVISION FINALS * *SOUTH GEORGIA** MOTORSPORTS PARK - CECIL, GA. * *THURSDAY, OCT. 4 2007 * Contact: Evan Jonat, NHRA (626) 253-2432 * * *Back to Back Champion, Sunshine Dragstrip Gets Set at South Georgia Motorsports Park * CECIL, GA. â The best of the ... Continue reading
The Who to rock International Celebration of 60 years of Volkswagen Vans
HANOVER, Germany - October 5, 2007: One of the most successful rock bands of all time will perform at an International event to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans at the Hanover Exhibition Centre this weekend. The spirit of the untamed 1960s and 70s will be revived amidst five generations of Volkswagen Transporter < ... Continue reading
EnerDel to Unveil Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
U.S. Congressman Dan Burton to Preside Media Event Scheduled in Indianapolis on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 5 -- Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) announced that on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M., its Indianapolis-based subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc., is holding a media day to unveil a f ... Continue reading
U.S.News & World Report Launches www.RankingsAndReviews.com Website, Ranks the Best Cars & Trucks
Imports Outrank Domestics, with Honda Cars Topping the List WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- U.S.News & World Report, the publisher of the America's Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings, today announced the launch of www.RankingsAndReviews.com, a new internet site that empowers consumers to make the most informed buying deci ... Continue reading
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Joins Model Fuels Consortium
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced that the US Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has joined the Model Fuels Consortium (MFC). Through its membership in the MFC, ORNL will bring its extensive experimental facilities, data, and experience to the cons ... Continue reading
Examine the World's Passenger Car OEM Future Model Plans with Forecasts To 2018
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70535) has announced the addition of Passenger Car OEM Future Model Plans, Forecasts to 2018 to their offering. This report is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the future model plans of the world's major passenger car OEMs ... Continue reading
Manheim and AutoTrader Publishing Host First-ever "Green" Vehicle Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss October 4, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM AND AUTOTRADER PUBLISHING HOST FIRST-EVER "GREEN" VEHICLE SALE Designed to Meet Seattle-area Dealers' Growing Need for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles ATLANTA - Manheim and AutoTrader Publishing will co-host the first-of- ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Based Car Auction Announces Pebble Beach Weekend Results
PHOENIX--eBay Motors based American Concours Foundation conducted two online auctions in August during the famed week that brings thousands of car enthusiasts to the California Monterey Peninsula each year for events such as the Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance and Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. ACF don ... Continue reading
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