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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Mercedes/Petronas Qualifying - Brazil

Mercedes/Petronas Qualifying - Brazil

The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team experienced mixed fortunes in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos today with Michael Schumacher qualifying in eighth place and Nico Rosberg in 13th position. A wet track and a brief shower led to an exciting qualifying hour with tyre strategies playing a crucial role. Des ... Continue reading

Callcap's Conor Daly Named 18th Annual Recipient Of Gorsline Scholarship

Callcap's Conor Daly Named 18th Annual Recipient Of Gorsline Scholarship

ROCHESTER, Nov. 5, 2010: Conor Daly, of Noblesville, Ind., has been selected to receive the 18th annual Gorsline Scholarship, presented by The Gorsline Company. Daly, 18, is the 2010 Formula Star Mazda champion and the son of professional racing champion Derek Daly. The Gorsline Scholarship recognizes aspiring drivers ... Continue reading

TW Steel Unveils Emerson Fittipaldi Signature Edition

TW Steel Unveils Emerson Fittipaldi Signature Edition

Amsterdam, November 5, 2010: TW Steel, the international watch brand ‘Big in Oversized Watches’, fittingly unveiled its tribute to motor racing legend and two-time Formula One World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, as the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend started in Sao Paulo on Friday. The TW Steel Emerson Fittipald ... Continue reading

Larger Coolers Permitted As DEGA Implements Fan-friendly Gate Policies for 2011

Larger Coolers Permitted As DEGA Implements Fan-friendly Gate Policies for 2011

TALLADEGA, Nov. 5, 2010: Following in the tradition of its sister track, Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway announced today enhancements to the speedway’s carry-in policy beginning in 2011. To help make the race day experience more enjoyable, fans may now carry in soft-sided coolers that measu ... Continue reading

Coughlin Clan Gets Another Vega With Brother Mike's Latest Purchase

Coughlin Clan Gets Another Vega With Brother Mike's Latest Purchase

DELAWARE, Nov. 5, 2010: After years of wishing, multi-time drag racing champion Mike Coughlin is one step closer to the hot rod of his dreams. Coughlin located a 1971 Vega GT in Michigan, and has commissioned Woody's Hot Rodz of Bright, Ind., to fix it up and give it the yellow-and-black JEGS.com touch. "I've always be ... Continue reading

England Among the 'Safest Drivers in EU' According to Major Survey

England Among the 'Safest Drivers in EU' According to Major Survey

BRUSSELS, November 5, 2010 -- English drivers are the third safest drivers in Europe, according to a new poll by Goodyear Dunlop. Germans were voted the safest. 18% of the 3,500 drivers surveyed chose Germany when asked to nominate the country with the safest drivers in the EU, Sweden followed with 9% of the vote, and ... Continue reading

ATX Sees Market Steering Connected Vehicles Onto Global Platform

ATX Sees Market Steering Connected Vehicles Onto Global Platform

MUNICH, November 5, 2010 -- - Automotive Globalization and Universal Appeal for Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Automatic Crash Response, In-Vehicle Connectivity Driving Telematics Expansion Into Emerging Markets The dramatic growth potential for new vehicle sales in such emerging markets as Brazil, Russia, India, and China i ... Continue reading

Two Continental Technologies Named Finalists for 2011 Automotive News PACE Awards

Two Continental Technologies Named Finalists for 2011 Automotive News PACE Awards

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 -- - Two key innovations from Continental's Automotive Group, the Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal (AFFPâ„¢) and EC (Electronic Commutation) Fuel Pump, were named finalists for the 2011 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Su ... Continue reading

David J. Hosler Elected State Auto Vice President

David J. Hosler Elected State Auto Vice President

COLUMBUS, Ohio--David J. Hosler has been elected vice president by the boards of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Hosler will work with business opportunities presented by RED (Risk Evaluation and Design, LLC), STFC’s affiliate i ... Continue reading

CODA Realigns Management

CODA Realigns Management

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 -- CODA Holdings, a leading developer of Lithium-ion advanced battery systems and all-electric vehicles, today announced the resignation by mutual consent of Kevin Czinger as Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steven "Mac" Heller as Interim ... Continue reading

Two Continental Technologies Named Finalists for 2011 Automotive News PACE Awards

Two Continental Technologies Named Finalists for 2011 Automotive News PACE Awards

- Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal improves safety and fuel economy by delivering haptic feedback through active pedal. - EC Fuel Pump improves energy consumption and reduces CO2 emissions in gasoline, diesel and flex-fuel vehicles. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 -- Two key innovations from Continental's Automotive ... Continue reading

Pity the Poor OPEC Members; at $47 a Barrel They Barely Make a 5,000 Percent Profit

Pity the Poor OPEC Members; at $47 a Barrel They Barely Make a 5,000 Percent Profit

AUTO CENTRAL - December 2, 2008: Early Tuesday morning news was released that oil has dropped to a 3-year low of just $47 per barrel. So what does that mean, say for example, the Saudis: Well, it cost the Saudis a bit less than one dollar to suck a barrel's worth of oil from the ground. So, at $47 they make a profit of ... Continue reading

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