GM Introduces More Hybrid Models; Hybrid Cadillac Escalade and GMC/Chevy Pickups Join Mix
By Rex Roy There's a lot going on with hybrids these days. In January at the Detroit Auto show, Toyota announced their new third-generation Prius, and Honda re-introduced their hybrid, the 2010 Insight. But for a lot of drivers, these four-cylinder sedans just won't cut it. For people who need more room or power, GM is ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Visits 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Geneva March 6, 2009; Governor of California and Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was a surprise visitor to the Geneva motor show this week. The Terminator star was shown round the Volkswagen group's stands � including VW, Audi and Bentley where he sat in the new Bentley Continental Superspeed. Schwarzenegg ... Continue reading
Obama Auto Panel Meets at White House
WASHINGTON DC March 7, 2009; The White House said Friday it was trying to determine âhow to be the best partnerâ for the struggling U.S. auto industry as its auto task force met Friday to review the status of General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC. Cabinet-level members of the panel, led by Treasury Secretary T ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Ala. March 7, 2009: Talladega Superspeedway announced it is rolling out a monthly payment plan for customers, when tickets to the AMP Energy 500 go on sale to the general public this Saturday. The payment plan can be used for race tickets, including specially priced $40 AMP Energy 500 tickets, hospitality pa ... Continue reading
Palms Casino Resort Gaming Chips Will Once Again Feature NHRA Champs
LAS VEGAS March 6, 2009: Reigning NHRA drag racing champions Tony Schumacher, Cruz Pedregon, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be honored in a uniquely Las Vegas manner when the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns to Glitter Gulch April 2-5 for the first of two annual visits to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In wh ... Continue reading
Toyota Motorsports - Atlanta Post-Qualification Notes - March 6, 2009
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Starting Position: 6th Was your qualifying lap what you expected? "It was a little better for a change - we don't typically qualify very good so it's a good change for us." What were you battling with the car? "The tire is extremely loose and can't really ... Continue reading
Mark Martin Wins Pole Friday At Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. March 6, 2009: Fifty-year-old Mark Martin showed up a field full of young guns, earning his first pole position since 2001 by turning a lap of 187.045 mph (29.640 seconds) during Fridayâs Georgia Power Qualifying Night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kurt Busch will start outside the front row for Sundayâ ... Continue reading
Elliott Qualifies the #21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion 35th at Atlanta
Atlanta, March 7, 2009: The #21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion was back on the track today in Atlanta. The Wood Brothers and Bill Elliott participated in a 1 and ½ hour practice session and qualifying. 47 cars attempted to make this Sundayâs race. Since only 43 cars race, this meant four teams would be going home. Bill ... Continue reading
Bangkok, Mar 6, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces it participated in a ceremony today to mark the implementation of improvements in course curriculum at the Center of Driving Instruction and Skill Development for Drivers, a state-run driving school in Bangkok, Thailand. TMC's contribution to the improvements inc ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com 'Car of the Month'
- Consumers Can Now Access Monthly Video Reviews from Our Automotive Experts, Expanded Vehicle Data and All-New Interactive Blog - ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 6 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced today it will beg ... Continue reading
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