Sunday, July 6, 2008

Declare Your Energy Independence - Get Free From Oil Slavery

AUTO CENTRAL - July 6, 2008: The world sits on the precipice of monumental change; a change that will bring back economic prosperity and an unprecedented clean environment. The change will be brought on by energy sources that don’t pollute, and mobile and stationery machinery that emits less and less pollutants (u ... Continue reading

Murry Outhustles Auberlen for BGB Motorsports Second Grand-Am KONI Challenge Victory of 2008 Season

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – BGB Motorsports gambled on a one-stop pit strategy Saturday in Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) competition and it paid off, as David Murry outlasted Bill Auberlen by 0.307 seconds to take the team’s second GS victory of the season at Watkins Glen International, round five ... Continue reading

BRISCOE WINS PEAK MOTOR OIL POLE AT WATKINS GLEN

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., Saturday, – Team Penske’s Ryan Briscoe survived three rounds of knockout qualifications to win his first PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award in the IndyCar Series since 2005. Briscoe survived the unique qualifying format that narrows the field from 26 to 12 to six. In the Firestone Fast Six session, ... Continue reading

AGR QUOTES - POST-QUALIFYING

Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "The Motorola car was making progress all weekend. We were getting quicker and quicker as the weekend went on. Qualifying is the only time when we did not get quicker, so that is frustrating." Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I'm happier than th ... Continue reading

KIRBY: SERIES SETTING PACE FOR THE FUTURE

Gordon Kirby: "The ALMS has taken a clear lead in the American motor sport industry in coming to grips with green issues." Gordon Kirby is an award winning journalist and author who has been covering motorsports for 40 years. Kirby recently authored the following column about the American Le Mans Series and its green r ... Continue reading

INDYCAR SERIES - FINAL QUALIFYING

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Qualifying Saturday for the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen IndyCar Series event on the 3.37-mile Watkins Glen International, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: <p> 1. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 135.787<br> 2. (02) Justin Wilson, Dallara- ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Receives Secretary of Defense 2008 Freedom Award

- Chrysler selected among fifteen leading employers to receive top honor for Guard and Reserve support - Award recognizes Chrysler's leadership for supporting its employees and their families while on duty - Chrysler to receive Freedom Award on September 18, 2008, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade C ... Continue reading

New Analysis Reveals Comprehensive Approach to Saving Money on Gas Today

Simple Strategies are Sure-Fire Ways for Drivers to Save Cash by Saving Gas WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new analysis from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) shows that keeping vehicles properly maintained, driving smoothly and using transportation alternatives one day per week can save the ... Continue reading

TLC Will Broadcast American Chopper Episode July 10 Featuring Sikorsky Tribute Motorcycle

STRATFORD, Conn., July 2 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced TLC will air a new episode of American Chopper on July 10 at 9 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. Eastern time featuring the design and production of the Sikorsky Aircraft Tribute Motorcycle. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. . (Logo: http:/ ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Integrates Human Resources, Employee Relations and Communications; Nancy A. Rae Appointed Executive Vice President

- Nancy A. Rae Appointed Executive Vice President - Human Resources and Communications - John S. Franciosi, Senior Vice President - Employee Relations Announces Retirement - Al Iacobelli - Vice President of Employee Relations realigned to report to Nancy Rae - Lori McTavish Appointed Executive Director - Communications ... Continue reading

Volvo Turns To Costco to Battle Industry Slow-Down And Declining Economy

SAN DIEGO - July 6, 2008: With the recent downturn in the American economy, Volvo Cars of North America is combating the resulting sales struggle with a tried-and-true method-a promotional partnership with the Costco Auto Program. Hoping to repeat their successful December holiday promotion targeted to Costco members, ... Continue reading

Australia's Holden Celebrates its 60th Anniversary, Pt. 2

Stars of the Sixties - 1963-1969 Holden Rolls Out Landmark Models As Confidence Grows This year, Holden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Australia’s own car, the 48-215. In the countdown to this significant anniversary, Holden will revisit the iconic models that cemented its place in Australian history. SY ... Continue reading