Wednesday, June 6, 2007

INDYPRO (ALBUQUERQUE) - Sean Guthrie Forms Partnership With Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Nineteen-year-old Indy Pro Series driver Sean Guthrie has formed a formal partnership with the Susan G. Komen For The Cure organization that will see him be an official Komen ambassador, and also participate on the celebrity board for the Passionately Pink For The Cure (TM) (PPFTC) outreach. PPFTC is a national fundrai ... Continue reading

GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Rolex Series Reunites Classes as Record-Breaking Season Continues

With a record-setting season likely to continue Saturday heading into the third longest race of the year, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve’s Daytona Prototype and GT classes reunite this weekend for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International ( ... Continue reading

Audi RS 4 Cabriolet Coming to U.S. for 2008 Model Year

RS 4 sedan receives enhancements for 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 6 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today that the RS 4 Cabriolet model will come to U.S. showrooms as a 2008 model, and the RS 4 sedan will have new features and option packages. Approximately 300 of the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolets will be sol ... Continue reading

NASCAR NCTS (FORT WORTH) - NCTS NOTES

• Several Drivers Looking To Break Victory Drought At Texas<p> • Gaughan: Four Straight Wins Likely Won’t Happen Again<p> • With McCumbee Subbing For Petty, Norris Gets TMS Seat<p> • Loop Data Give Skinner Edge In Sam’s Town 400<p> <p> Champion Bodine: Time To Break The Drought In Texas <p ... Continue reading

Fact or myth? Do older drivers cause more accidents?

SEE ALSO: Click Here For Video OAKLAND, Calif., June 6 -- ... Fact or myth? Do older drivers cause more accidents than younger drivers? This can be a sore subject, depending on your age. Equally controversial is the question of whether people should have to stop driving at a certain age. These and other older driver is ... Continue reading

NASCAR BCS (NASHVILLE) - BCS NOTES

• By The Numbers: Edwards Goes For Double, Triple, Quadruple At Nashville<p> • Get Set For “Old School” NASCAR Busch Series Racing This Weekend<p> • Terry Labonte Set To Lead Series Test At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve June 12<p> • Nashville’s Second Race Begins “Double-Duty” D ... Continue reading

Dodge Challenger Night Opens Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, June 14

What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: An event for collectors and enthusiasts who simply love cars When: Kicks off Thursday, June 14, 6 - 9 p.m. (scheduled every other Thursday through Aug. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Takes Car Shopping Mobile

Car Shoppers Have the Power of the Internet in the Palm of Their Hand with Mobile Access to Used-Car Values, New- and Used-Car Inventory, Research Tools and Vehicle Reviews CHICAGO, June 6 -- Cars.com (http://www.cars.com/) has launched a mobile version of its popular automotive website that can be accessed from any we ... Continue reading

NASCAR NNCS (POCONO) - NNCS NOTES

* Dr. Mattioli Reflects on Bill France<p> * Bill France Remembered<p> * Truex Jr. Nears Chase Position<p> * TNT Starts Six-Race Broadcast Schedule<p> * Denny Hamlin Dominates at Pocono<p> <p> Mattioli and France Families Share Special Relationship <p> Sunday’s race at Pocono Raceway will be a somber event for the ... Continue reading

Telematics and Advanced Roadside Services Puts GE Motor Club In The Driver's Seat

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--The long and winding road no longer means drivers are out of touch when they need help. GE Motor Club, a division of GE Money, has fully integrated telematics into its portfolio of services. GE has redefined advanced roadside assistance by combining location-based services, GPS satellite location trac ... Continue reading

US Postal Service Launches First Diesel-Electric Parallel Hybrid Delivery Van

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58989) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - June Issue to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: - Corporate strategy - D ... Continue reading

14th Annual Auto Interiors Show Opens in Detroit Today

'Interior of the Year' Awards & GM Purchasing Panel Key Highlights DETROIT, June 6 -- The 14th annual Auto Interiors Show opens today at Detroit's Cobo Center and brings together leading manufacturers and automotive design and engineering talent who will share their vision of the road ahead in styling, safety, recyclin ... Continue reading

Brian Reese Named Director Of Business Development By COMP Performance GroupT

Below and attached is the latest information on industry guru, Brian Reese. Brian Reese Named Director Of Business Development By COMP Performance GroupT Reese's unique combination of engineering proficiency, aftermarket sales and marketing experience will aid CPGT product development and market expansion efforts The C ... Continue reading

SiRFDiRect Location Technology Delivers Portable Navigation Breakthrough

Sophisticated Algorithms Bring In-Dash Vehicle Positioning Quality to Low-Cost Portable Devices SAN JOSE, Calif., June 5 -- SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of GPS-enabled silicon and premium software location platforms, today introduced its SiRFDiRect(TM) technology, a portable navigation breakthrou ... Continue reading

TomTom Reveals the New TomTom GO

~ The New TomTom GO With Unique New Features and Map Share(TM) Technology is the Ultimate Car Navigator ~ - Elegant and slim design with high-quality finish - Latest version of TomTom's award-winning navigation software - Unique new TomTom Map Share(TM) technology allows users to improve maps instantly and to benefit f ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Has the Gifts Dads Want This Father's Day

PHILADELPHIA, June 5 -- The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers some very thoughtful and exciting gift ideas to help dad go "hi-tech" this Father's Day. Make your Father's Day celebration one to remember with these great gift ideas: -- Help dad saf ... Continue reading

Battle High Gas Prices with Fuel Efficiency Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS

ATLANTA--With gas prices fast approaching the $4 per gallon range in many parts of the country, now is the time to start taking measures to gain better fuel efficiency. Consumers can take a number of steps to ensure their vehicle runs more effectively; NAPA recommends the following tips from Kit Johnson, 2007 NAPA Tech ... Continue reading