Goodyear Suggests a Tread Check Before 'Dashing Through the Snow'
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Winter sports enthusiasts anticipate this time of year for the chance to ski, skate and sled, although motorists likely fail to share that enthusiasm. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) For the largest tire company in North America, the objective remains to offer product ... Continue reading
San Francisco International Airport Wins Award To Convert Airport Shuttles to Run on "Hythane"
DENVER, Dec. 6 -- San Francisco International Airport, in conjunction with Hythane Company (a subsidiary of Eden Energy Ltd. listed as EDE on the Australian Securities Exchange) and BAF Technologies, received a $499,800 grant to acquire 14 parking lot, hotel, and airline crew shuttles to run on Hythane(R) fuel (a blend ... Continue reading
SCCA (TOPEKA, KS) - Eight Races Planned for 2008 MX-5 Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eight Races Planned for 2008 MX-5 Cup TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 6, 2007) - Accompanying the announcement of Playboy Enterprises as the new title sponsor of MX-5 Cup, SCCA Pro Racing and Mazda North America presented seven of eight venues that will compose the 2008 schedule. The 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playb ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (HOMESTEAD) - RETURN TO COCKPIT BEGINS BUSY WEEKEND FOR CASTRONEVES
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner tests IndyCar Series car at Homestead, then heads to Vegas as âDancing With The Starsâ cast supports Mayweather HOMESTEAD, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 â As members of the Team Penske crew bowed in mock homage, Helio Castroneves walked toward pit lane at Homestead-Miami S ... Continue reading
Road Trip Special Edition: AutoSock® Makes Winter Driving Easy - VIDEO STORY
Recently, The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe to test out AutoSock®, an innovative automotive accessory that provides cars and trucks with the traction needed for sudden and unexpected winter driving conditions such as snow and ice. Ably assisted by his lovely wife, Susan, Mark ... Continue reading
BRITISH F3 (ONTARIO, CAN) - Philip Major joins Fortec for 2008 British F3 season
Majorspeed.com driver Philip Major has announced that he has signed with Fortec Motorsport Ltd, for the 2008 British F3 Championship. Major has been in the UK since the fall testing with his new team. The signing will mark a milestone in the career of the Ottawa driver, as it is the first season that he will compete ou ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - Top Performances In 2007
Top Performer of the Year * Jimmie Johnson â Jimmie Johnson won his second consecutive NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship, becoming only the second driver in the past nine seasons to win back-to-back championships. He won a series-high 10 races, including four races in a row in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL C ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - Media Selects Dale Earnhardt Jr. Switching Teams As Top Story Of 2007
In a year that was not short on storylines, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcing that he was leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) at the end of the season and subsequently announcing he would be racing for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 was voted the sportâs top story for 2007 by members of the media. Earnhardt Jr. announced ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENTS ( LONDON, UK.) - MOTOR MARQUES SHOWCASES VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR EVENTS....
An online motor magazine for vintage and classic car enthusiasts at http://www.motormarques.com. Run from Australia and the UK, it covers a wide range of articles, including photos and video, from race meetings and other events. There is also an archive section, which includes stunning pictures from the Dacre Stubbs co ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Grand-Am Confirms Labor Day Weekend Events at New Jersey Motorsports Park
Grand-Am officials confirmed today a Labor Day weekend feature event at Thunderbolt Raceway at New Jersey Motorsports Park in the greater New York Metropolitan area. The Aug. 30-31 event is the crown jewel on the NJMP inaugural schedule and will feature both the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal ... Continue reading
Newport Beach, CA (Monday, Dec. 3, 2007)â You won't want to miss the superstars of Championship Off Road Racing battle it out this Saturday on NBC in the Jason Baldwin Memorial Cup Race. This winner take all battle is a crowd favorite as each driver holds nothing back in hopes to take home the Cup worth over $ 125 ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Speaks Out On behalf of BMW's Hydrogen Initiative - VIDEO STORY
LOS ANGELES - December 6, 2007: Jay Leno, Bob Geldof and Anna Netrebko are supporting BMWâs alternative fuel vehicle, the BMW Hydrogen 7, as the car combines both luxury and environmental protection. BMW Hydrogen 7, the first hydrogen-powered luxury car, comes equipped with an internal combustion dual power 260hp ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Nearly two-thirds of portable navigation device (PND) owners have experienced a problem, yet 95 percent still say that their device meets or exceeds their expectations, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Portable Navigation Device Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM) release ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Sequoia - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sequoia Adds 105 More Horsepower With Nearly 12 Percent Better Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), ranging ... Continue reading
Audi "Wire Frame" Concept Demonstrates Advancements In Design At Design Miami/ 2007
Audi Presents âThe Human Elementâ, a Discussion, Uniting Some of Todayâs Most Influential Design Luminaries AUBURN HILLS, MI, December 6th 2007 â Audi of America, Inc today announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of Design Miami/ 2007, the most prominent and substantial forum for internationa ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (ORLANDO, FLA.) - Playboy Joins Mazda MX-5 Cup Program
- 2008 Race Schedule - Eight Great Weekends - ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6 -- Using the largest motorsports trade show in the world as the venue, the world's most popular sports car has joined forces with one of the world's most popular brands, as Playboy becomes the title sponsor for the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX ... Continue reading
2008 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible Accolades
DETROIT — The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible have earned the 2008 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award in the midsize category. This is the fourth consecutive year that the 9-3 Sport Sedan has brought home IIHS top honors, an unique achievement in the luxury segment. For ... Continue reading
Reality Racing (Trading OTC Pinksheets: RRGI) has signed a non-binding development agreement with Kenny Wallace based on the development, production, and delivery of new media properties for the professional racing and motorsports industries. The two intend to collaborate on various reality-based programs delivered by ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Record November Sales in Europe
TRAPPES, France, December 6 -- Nissan reported a record November for sales in Europe with 49,168 units, up by 14.5% year on year. Year to date, Nissan has sold 521,285 units, up 6.2% compared with 2006. Once again, sales were up for the eighth consecutive month and Nissan saw growth not only in Eastern Europe but also ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Important Winter Driving Advice
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 5 -- With the season's first significant winter storm arriving in Illinois and Indiana this week, AAA Chicago reminds motorists of some important winter driving and survival tips. Winter Driving Tips -- Clear snow and ice from vehicle to improve visibility. Include hood, roof, trunk, turn signals, ta ... Continue reading
Workhorse R Series Chassis with New Cat Engine Powers RV Models from Gulf Stream Coach
December 6, 2007: Workhorse Custom Chassis is the first manufacturer to offer the all new, power-enhanced Cat® C7 engine in a motor home chassis. Gulf Streamâs Crescendo and Yellowstone rear diesel motor homes are the first to use Workhorseâs Cat-powered diesel pusher chassis. The new models were introduce ... Continue reading
BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Boast 27% Sales Increase in China
SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: Luxury car automakers, BMW, Benz and Audi, all see an average of 27 percent sales increase in China in the first three quarters this year, Chinese Business News reported. Mercedes-Benz's China sales surged by 37% year-on-year to 20,000 in the first ten months of 2007, and the company expect ... Continue reading
Peugeot-Citroen and Hyundai-Kia Announce New Leaders in China
Scrambling for a piece of Chinese pie two of the world's leading automakers change top executives SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: Peugeot Citroen announced last evening that it would appoint Claude Vajsman as the CEO of its joint venture in China, effective on January 1, 2008, according to the automaker's press release on ... Continue reading
Like "Scientific" Professional Wrestling, Cars.com Puts New EPA Fuel Economy Guide to the Test
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 -- With gas prices skyrocketing, Cars.com recently put four vehicles to the test to see how close the fuel efficiency experienced by Cars.com editors matched the new 2008 EPA fuel efficiency ratings. In October, the EPA released its 2008 Fuel Economy Guide, which rates mileage using stricter standards f ... Continue reading
Racing through the Streets of London, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Stars in one of the Most Massive Pursuit Sequences in the City's History MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 5 -- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows its adventurous side as it races, screeches and smashes through the streets of London in NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SEC ... Continue reading
Sinotruck Signs 5,000 Heavy Trucks Export Deal with Russia Partner
SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corp or Sinotruck announced that the company has signed a heavy truck export deal with Russia heavy truck maker Likhachev-AMO ZIL, according to Chinaâs Ministry of Commerce. Under the export deal, Sinotruck will supply at least 5,000 heavy trucks t ... Continue reading
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