Survey Finds 55% of Vehicles Have At Least One Under Inflated Tire
New WASHINGTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new survey being released for the ninth annual National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12) shows that millions of drivers around the country are failing to properly maintain their tires and are putting themselves at risk while wasting gas and money. The nationwide survey, c ... Continue reading
Zero Emissions Fuel Cell Hybrid Taxi Unveiled at London's City Hall
LONDON--Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering, LTI Vehicles and TRW Conekt, with funding from the UK Governmentââ¬â¢s Technology Strategy Board, today unveiled a full performance, zero-emissions Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi. âWe now look towards the introduction of the first fleet of these vehicles into ... Continue reading
Help Dad Keep His Favorite Ride on the Road This Father's Day With Ford Licensed Restoration Parts
DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- -- Ford restoration parts licensing program offers a portfolio of more than 9,000 parts for vehicles from 1909 to the early 2000s -- Enthusiasts can now build nearly a complete 1967 Mustang from the ground up using brand-new reproduction components. About 98 percent of the Mustang's parts are ... Continue reading
Jaguar's Red Carpet Debut on Fashion's Biggest Night
As Official Automotive Sponsor, Jaguar Delivers Fashion's Biggest Names to 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City MAHWAH, N.J., June 7 -- Jaguar Cars is pleased to announce its new role as the official automotive sponsor of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards. This partnership ... Continue reading
Goodyear Donates 100-Year-Old Airship Lifeboat to Smithsonian
SUFFIELD, Ohio, June 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Wednesday with the donation of a 100-year-old lifeboat from Goodyear's earliest lighter-than-air endeavor - the airship Akron built in 1911. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.co ... Continue reading
Demeny Racing - TORC Antigo Event
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Demeny Perseveres to Reach Podium in Round 2 Abrams, WI (June 8, 2010) - Veteran racer Don Demeny arrived at the Langlade County Fairgrounds sporting a completely new look to his Dodge Ram 1500 Super Stock truck. The yellow truck welcomes ... Continue reading
Octane Fest Three Days of Horsepower This Weekend in Fallon Nevada
It is here!! *This weekend* is the Octane Fest that we have been talking about for weeks now... Please post and forward to friends and family. I have included the link to embed the commercial too. They tested the track last night with the SuperLite trucks and it is awesome! Going to be a great event!! See you there.... ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Strategic Investment by Johnson Controls
OAK PARK, MI, June 8 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC:AZDDF) ("Azure"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of ... Continue reading
Craig Goess: Michigan International Speedway Preview
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Defending race champion Coughlin has grown up with E-town track (NHRA/JEGS)
Defending race champion Coughlin has grown up with E-town track ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 8) -- Long before he was racking up victories at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Jeg Coughlin Jr. was zipping down the fabled drag strip in his mind, turning on make-believe win lights in his dreams from the time he was old enough ... Continue reading
Endeavor Ads Launches Exclusive Affiliate Network
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Endeavor Ads, LLC is a premier performance marketing network which was founded through a vision of bridging the gaps between traditional lead generation strategies and the more modern performance marketing techniques. The exclusive network boasts a strong client base and broad range of long-standi ... Continue reading
Eric Ruppel - TORC Antigo Race Report
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruppel Smokes Competition with a Consistent Run in Antigo Chetek, WI (June 8, 2009) - The opening Sportsman weekend of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL was held at a familiar location for many veteran off-road racers, the Langl ... Continue reading
Patented connection system featured on more than 20 vehicle brands globally SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 8 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation's Bayonet Connection System for flat blade wipers has emerged as the choice in premium wiper blade technology. The innovative flat blade system enables vehicle manufacturers to deliver a su ... Continue reading
Frank Kimmel Riding a Wave of Momentum to Michigan
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Gates EuroGrip® Flexible Couplings and Decoupler Pulleys Enhance Engine Efficiency
DENVER--Gates Corporation today announced the introduction of a new coupling technology, called EuroGrip®, to the Automotive Aftermarket. Gates originally designed, engineered and produced this new technology for European OEMs as a power transmission product to drive accessories in compact engine compartments. “Th ... Continue reading
New Division To Share Track With Classic Stocks ...
Toyota Speedway Competition Note: New Third-Mile Open Comp Class To Race With Ken Porter Classic Stocks Irwindale, Calif. (June 9, 2010) It was announced today that the new Third Mile Open Comp division machines at Toyota Speedway will run the rest of the 2010 season with the Ken Porter Auctions Classic Stocks. The two ... Continue reading
Recaptured Energy System Reduces Fuel Costs
Unique Hydraulic Braking, Propulsion System can be Retrofit CHICAGO, June 8 -- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the summer driving season have some experts predicting rising gas prices. Recaptured Energy Technologies reminds fleet managers that its hydraulic braking and propulsion system reduces fuel consumption by as ... Continue reading
Reminder: LeMay Invites you to attend our Groundbreaking Celebration!
Dear The Auto Channel, PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401 This message was intended for: submit@theautochannel.com You were added to the system December 10, 2008. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcae63/china_automobile_i) has announced the addition of the "China Automobile Industry Profile - CIC3721" report to their offering. Through a comparative analysis on the development of automobile industry in 31 provincial regions and 20 major cit ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Emissions Systems in Spain
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a2d087/emissions_systems) has announced the addition of the "Emissions Systems in Spain" report to their offering. The Emissions Systems in Spain industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Emissions Syst ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Receives Medium Mine Protected Vehicle Subcontracts from BAE Systems
CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 8 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , has been awarded multiple subcontract orders in excess of $27 million from defense contractor BAE Systems, to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) program. John ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Ill. John Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend’s Joliet race as the fifth ranked driver in the North Central Division Top Dragster standings. He was a runner-up at the most recent event in Indianapolis. John ... Continue reading
Teen Safe Driving Night at Toyota Speedway
Teen Safe Driving Night At Toyota Speedway Saturday June 12 … Exhibits, Reminders, Racing Irwindale, Calif. - - School’s out and many more teen drivers are on the road and, on Saturday night the Speedway will host a number of special exhibits and reminders that night to urge young and old alike to drive more carefu ... Continue reading
Tim George Jr. Event Preview Fact Sheet - Racing for Wildlife 200
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TIM GEORGE JR. ROLLING INTO THE IRISH HILLS
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Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod victory (NHRA/JEGS)
Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod victory ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 8) -- Reigning NMCA Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin will return to the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series this weekend when the NHRA tour descends on Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for the 41st annual United Associatio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private equity investment firm, announced today that an affiliate of Castle Harlan Partners V has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IDQ Holdings, Inc., the industry leader in Do-it-Yourself ("DIY"), branded automotive aftermarket products for servicing and re ... Continue reading
CORRECTION- JFR TEAMS UP WITH ALL AMERICAN FORD; MEET THIS FRI
 Correction - The John Force Racing drivers will be at All American Ford this Friday, June 11th. JFR TEAMS UP WITH ALL AMERICAN FORDENGLISHTOWN, NJ (June 8, 2010) --- All American Ford of Old Bridge  is providing support vehicles the weekend of June 10-13, during the drag race at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park fo ... Continue reading
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Admission for All Residents of York, Windsor and Many Other Towns at SSP on Saturday, June 12 358 Sprints & Wingless Midgets on Sunday, June 13 for Round 3 of King of the Hill Newberrytown, PA (June 8, 2010) - This Saturday night, June 12 will be the next ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes GuidePoint for Outstanding Service and Customer Oriented Approach
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 8 -- Based on its recent analysis of the vehicle tracking services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes GuidePoint Systems, LLC with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. GuidePoint has established itself as the preferred vehicle tracking solutions sup ... Continue reading
JFR TEAMS UP WITH ALL AMERICAN FORD
                                                           JFR TEAMS UP WITH ALL AMERICAN FORDENGLISHTOWN, NJ (June 8, 2010) --- All American Ford of Old Bridge  is providing support vehicles the week ... Continue reading
Magellan(R) Offers Large Vehicle Navigation Solution
The Magellan(R) RoadMate 1700 Combines an extra large 7-inch Screen and Power-Packed features optimized for larger vehicle navigation. SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8 -- Magellan, one of the leading GPS brands, offers the Magellan RoadMate 1700 as a solution to the navigation challenges facing drivers of larger vehicles. A ... Continue reading
Monotype Imaging Contributes Simplified Chinese Font “MYuppy�?? to Symbian
BEIJING, LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO--The Symbian Foundation, the organization which manages the world’s leading smartphone platform, and Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. , a leading global provider of text imaging solutions and member of the foundation, today announced the first production-quality, open source font av ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Supports Distracted Driving Prevention Act
Act provides incentive grants to states that adopt a ban on texting and handheld cell phone use for all drivers and a total cell phone ban for drivers younger than 18. ITASCA, Ill., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council today announced its support for the Distracted Driving Prevention Act. The l ... Continue reading
New DriveCam Insights: Focus on Gas & Propane Delivery Fleets
SAN DIEGO--DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management company, continued its Insights Series™ by focusing on fleet vehicles of companies delivering gas and propane. Designed to provide insight for executives and managers throughout a variety of transportation industries, DriveCam’s Insights Series is d ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers New Technical Paper Collections
WARRENDALE, Pa., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new set of online publications is available from SAE International. "SAE Technical Paper Collections" features papers related to a specific topic or technology, and are ideal for individuals who need a snapshot of the latest information on today's hottest topics, suc ... Continue reading
State of Utah Improves Energy Efficiency with AssetWorks Technology
WAYNE, Pa.--AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software and automated fuel management systems, announced that FleetFocus™ has been instrumental in helping the State of Utah Fleet Division on its path towards meeting the state’s goal of improving overall energy efficiency by 20% by the year ... Continue reading
Bob Tasca III FordParts.com Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car Class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 41st Annual NHRA SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ June 11 - 13, 2010 Race 11 of 23 TASCA SPORTS SPECIAL BLUE AND WHITE COLORS OF FORDPARTS.COM AT HIS HOME TRACK THIS WEEKEND IN ENGLIS ... Continue reading
Transportation Specialists - Nationwide LTL and Logistics
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Wall Street Media Presents Eric Whitman, MDÂ on Delcath's Positive Clinical Results
NEW YORK--Wall Street Media presents an exclusive video of Dr. Eric Whitman, a highly regarded surgical oncologist who specializes in melanoma and is Director of the Atlantic Melanoma Center. Dr. Whitman attended the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting, where he took special not ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 8 The following is being released by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau: A press conference to kick off Autopalooza, a number of local car and transportation initiatives taking place this summer, including an upcoming major automotive event that will bring considerable economic impact to the r ... Continue reading
smart USA Appoints Dealer in Hawaii
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today appointed a smart dealer to serve the Hawaiian islands, expanding smart USAââ¬â¢s retail footprint into its 37th state. The dealership, to be named smart center Honolulu, will open later this month and ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Mass.--Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a claim construction order in the litigation between Cubist and Teva. The Order is linked at the end of this news release. Cubist filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Teva Parenteral Me ... Continue reading
HARMAN Announces Successful Conclusion of $200M Sale of QNX Software Unit
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries Incorporated, the global audio and infotainment group , announced that the sale of its software operating systems unit, QNX Software Systems, closed on June 2, 2010. Harman has sold the business to Research In Motion Limited (RIM) of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, for US$200 ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Wimbledon Partnership as Official Transport Provider to the Championships
UXBRIDGE, England, June 8, 2010 -- - Hertz Signs Contract to Support Prestigious Tennis Sporting Event for Next Five Years - Win Centre Court Tickets by Visiting http://www.drivingthechampionships.co.uk - Winning Partnership of Hertz and The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Offer Discount on Car Hire Hertz Global ... Continue reading
Announces INRIX Traffic! and INRIX Traffic! Pro Availability for iPad NOVI, Mich., June 8 -- Telematics Detroit -- INRIX, the leading provider of traffic services, introduced a mobile developer kit (MDK) today that helps speed to market breakthrough traffic-enabled navigation and location-based applications that integr ... Continue reading
Navistar Remains Exclusive Provider for Heartland Express;
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar, Inc. today announced that it will remain the exclusive provider of Class 8 tractors for truckload carrier Heartland Express, Inc. The agreement calls for the delivery of International® ProStar®+ tractors with EPA 2010 MaxxForce® 13 engines. “This agreement with Navistar will ensu ... Continue reading
Orlando Automotive Repair and Transmission Repair Center Announces Grand Opening
Select Automotive opens next Monday, offering fair prices with extraordinary service and quality. LONGWOOD, Fla., June 8 -- Select Automotive is scheduled to open for business on Monday, June 14th in Orlando, Florida to provide a variety of services to the residents and businesses of Orlando and the surrounding areas. ... Continue reading
Pacific Pride and MobSpree Team Up to Offer Location-Based App for Fleet Drivers
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Pacific Pride Services, LLC., a subsidiary of Wright Express Corporation , has deployed a location-based iPhone® application – powered by MobSpree – to guide fleet drivers to the fueling sites that best meet their needs. The solution also presents a quick and cost-effective way f ... Continue reading
Panoz Makes History With Abruzzi 'Spirit of Le Mans'
One-of-a-kind delivery experience for latest Panoz road-going marvel LE MANS, France, June 8 -- Don Panoz again has captured the Spirit of Le Mans. This time, one of the world's most forward-thinking entrepreneurs is pairing his newest automotive masterpiece with the legacy of the world's greatest auto race. The Panoz ... Continue reading
PCA UCR Concours 2010 Legendary Motor Cars, Milton Ontario Sunday June 27
Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket, and spend the day with your Porsche, family and fellow enthusiasts. Get a trophy in one of 18 categories, including Best Picnic Basket! Don't worry if you think your car is not up to snuff; this is a peer judged event, which means that people will tell you what a nice car you have ... Continue reading
Press Release Date: June 08,2010 Rivercrane Corp. 1-13-1 Toei Mishuku Buld. 6F Setagaya, Tokyo Japan Representative Director and CEO Koki Shinano THE WORLD LARGEST ONLINE STORE OF MOTORCYCLE PARTS [WEBIKE FROM JAPAN] HAS COME TO IT'S GRAND OPENING. http://japan.webike.net/ Representative Director and CEO,Koki Shinano o ... Continue reading
LYON, France--As thousands of Brits prepare for the annual homage to La Sarthe for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race this weekend (June 12th-13th 2010), I-WAY – the world’s only high-end venue dedicated to motor racing simulation – is advising British motor racing enthusiasts to incorporate a ... Continue reading
REDFLEX Traffic Systems, Inc. Wins Unanimous Jury Verdict vs ATS
PHOENIX--REDFLEX Traffic Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a unanimous jury verdict on all three claims brought against the company by American Traffic Solutions (ATS) in United States Federal District Court. Following a 2008 competitive bid solicitation for the Arizona Department of Public Safety traffic program wh ... Continue reading
http://www.ronyakrich.com/newsletter/2/img1.jpg CE MONDE EST MIEN Rony Akrich Il n'est point d'homme qui ne veuille être le sujet de son histoire, qui ne veuille changer et améliorer le monde. Prendre conscience de la centralité de l'être humain c'est avant tout, une sensibilité à la création et à sa vocation. ... Continue reading
RSR RETURNS TO FORM IN UTAH; DRISSI FINISHES ON PODIUM
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Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Recalls - June 2010
<pre>Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JEEP / WRANGLER 2007-2010 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V236000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 288968 Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOD ... Continue reading
Andrew Frankl's "Letter From Europe" June 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apple iPad, MINI Cooper, Maserati, Ferrari and More After 14 years of working for The Autochannel intially on typewriters (!), old Toshibas and early Macs the time has come to send you my very first report on Apple's new iPad.It is very, very exciting. I wasn't too sure about it but after a day I was sold. Sitting at M ... Continue reading
National Tire Safety Week is June 6-12. Are Your Tires Road Ready?
Hankook Tire America Corp. Offers Consumers Tire Safety Tips WAYNE, N.J., June 7 -- In coordination with National Tire Safety Week, Hankook Tire America Corp. is offering tips and advice to arm consumers with the tire safety knowledge necessary to ensure that their tires are in good working condition for summer travel. ... Continue reading
Ford, Mitsubishi, Nissan, SABA and More Present at the Electric Vehicles Consumer Adoption Summit
SAN FRANCISCO--IQPC announces the Electric Vehicles Consumer Adoption Summit taking place June 21 ââ¬â 23 at the Hilton Fishermanââ¬â¢s Wharf in San Francisco, CA. With political mandates for carbon emission reduction and the public looking for alternatives to rising fuel prices, the Electric Veh ... Continue reading
82 Miles per Charge smart fortwo EV Debuts in the United States
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--The smart fortwo electric drive made its debut in the United States today, marking a natural evolution of the smart brand and further defining its environmental leadership. With an unparalleled eco-heritage, smart developed the electric drive as the next logical extension of the fortwo platform and cont ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Adds PrimeRevenue’s Supply Chain Finance Platform
ATLANTA--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer, has selected PrimeRevenue’s Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Platform to bolster its working capital management initiatives. Advance Auto Parts, with more than $5 Billion in annual sales, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway's Labor Day Pre-Race Concert Announced Featuring Rock Legends Foreigner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marcy Scott (770) 946-3951 Matthew Simmons (770) 946-3917 Atlanta Motor Speedway's Labor Day Pre-Race Concert Announced Featuring Rock Legends Foreigner HAMPTON, Ga. (June 7, 2010) - The largest Labor Day weekend celebration in the USA is growing larger as Atlanta Motor Speedway today ann ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2010
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2010. Overview Our net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $5.7 million ($0.51 per diluted share) compared to a net loss of $12.1 million ($1.12 loss per diluted share) for the first quarter of fis ... Continue reading
Clay Rogers Is The One To Beat On The Track, But It's A Tossup When It Comes To SoBo's Bologna Burgers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Elizabeth Kitts SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (June 7, 2010)- On the track, drivers consider Clay Rogers the one to beat, as the Mooresville, N.C., native possesses a 110-point lead over Caleb Holman head ... Continue reading
Defending Sseries champ Coughlin has rough return to NMCA action
READING, June 7,2010: Reigning Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin was well received by his fellow competitors when he returned to National Muscle Car Association action at this weekend's eighth annual Kooks Custom Headers NMCA Muscle Car Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. After qualifying No. 5 on the grid with a 6 ... Continue reading
George Scores Season's Third Top-10 Finish at Pocono
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Koch and GGRT drive to third in Roseburg
 For Immediate Release, June 7, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net Team Information: www.goldengateracingteam.com  Koch muscles Golden Gate Racing-RCR #21 to third in Roseburg  By Bill Sullivan, GGRT Media Relations  ROSEBURG, OR  (6-5-10)–  Entering the Toyota/NAPA Auto ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced results for the thirteen weeks (first quarter) ended May 1, 2010. “Our growth plan remains on track and we expect to achieve our previously disclosed store opening a ... Continue reading
Team Falken's 1-2 Finish at Formula D New Jersey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE _TEAM FALKEN NEARLY REPEATES A PODIUM SWEEP AT WALL, NEW JERSEY WHILE TAKING THE OVERALL WIN AND STRONG LEAD IN FORMULA D CHAMPIONSHIP _ June 7, 2010 _FONTANA, CA – _Team Falken’s Daijiro Yoshihara scored his second victory in a row at Round 3 of the Formula Drift Championship in New ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Supernationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Supernationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J. (June 10-13) Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend’s Englishtown race as the third ranked Pro Stock driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Thus far in 2010, Jeg has recorded victories in Houston and Atl ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils Self-Adaptive Load Limiting Seat Belt That Adjusts According to Occupant Size
LIVONIA, Mich., June 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , a global leader in active and passive safety, announced the launch of its self-adaptive seat belt load limiting technology that is capable of automatically adapting with respect to different body sizes of passengers. The Self-Adaptive Load Limiter (SALL) system, ... Continue reading
Oops! BP Oil Caught in Putrid Plume Prevarication
AUTO CENTRAL - June 8, 2010: One week ago BP Oil denied reports of the existence of giant underwater plumes of oil in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the oil leak. "The oil is on the surface. There aren't any plumes," BP CEO Tony Hayward told The Associated Press. Well, it appears that BP was wrong again, and/or agai ... Continue reading
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla.--Driver's Alert, a pioneer in the fleet safety and risk reduction industry, today announced that it is exhibiting at the American Society of Safety Engineers Safety 2010 Exposition, June 13 - 15, 2010, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Booth 2856, in Baltimore, MD. During the show, Driver's Ale ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 23.4% Increase in May Global Sales
Kia Motors posts 23.4% increase in May global sales - 175,098 Kia vehicles sold globally in May - May sales in general markets, China, North America, Europe and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 59.3%, 28.9%, 19.5%, 18.7% and 5.0%, respectively (SEOUL) June 8, 2010 -- Kia Motors Corporation announced today its gl ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Alternative-Fuel Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty
DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- -- Ford tells top fleet customers it will introduce a new compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas) engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cabs later this year -- The F-450 and F-550 offerings expand the breadth of Ford's CNG/ ... Continue reading
SpaceX Achieves Orbital Bullseye with Inaugural Flight of Falcon 9 Rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) announced that the inaugural flight of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle successfully launched and achieved Earth orbit right on target, marking a key milestone for SpaceX and the commercial space flight industry. âThis is a major milestone not only for ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Opens 2010 Cruise Nights on New Weeknight
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- WHAT: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum - Theme: Luxury Car Night WHO: Hundreds of cruisers are anticipated to kick-off the fifth annual series WHEN: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 - first of five nights through Aug. WHERE: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Aub ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Announces Nationwide Financing Offer
New incentive offers qualified buyers APR financing rates as low as 1.9% DETROIT, June 7 -- GM Certified Used Vehicles, a leading manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, announced last week that GMAC Financial Services will be offering well-qualified buyers nationwide APR financing as low as 1.9% on the Chevy Impala ... Continue reading
DCH Auto Group Announces the Promotion of George Liang to President of Auto Operations
SOUTH AMBOY, N.J., June 7 -- DCH Auto Group today announces the promotion of George Liang to President of DCH Auto Operations. Current President Susan Scarola will assume new responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the company, assisting DCH Auto Group Chairman Shau-wai Lam with the strategic direction of the company and ... Continue reading
Defending series champ Coughlin has rough return to NMCA action (NMCA/JEGS)
Defending series champ Coughlin has rough return to NMCA action READING, Pa. (June 7) -- Reigning Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin was well received by his fellow competitors when he returned to National Muscle Car Association action at this weekend's eighth annual Kooks Custom Headers NMCA Muscle Car Nationals ... Continue reading
Hagan wins Chicago; sets national record
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 13th annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. June 4-6, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN WINS CHICAGO; SETS NATIONAL RECORD JOLIET, Ill. (Jun ... Continue reading
HIGHT RUNNER-UP IN CHICAGO; TAKES POINTS LEAD
2010 TEAM JFR RACE REPORT10th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 13th annual UA Rt. 66 NHRA Nationals June 4-6, 2010Rt. 66 RacewayJoliet, IL                                                         ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Adds Hitachi As Preferred Financial Partner
NOVI, Mich., June 7 -- Hino Trucks announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Hitachi Capital America Corp. that will expand Hino's current commercial financing options. In addition to Hino's captive financial partner, Toyota Financial Services, Hino's dealers and customers will now have access to Hitac ... Continue reading
STUTTGART, Germany--- Matlab Simulink-based modelling for Racer Pro software opens doors to unlimited driver-in-the-loop testing of a larger numbers of vehicle models using Cruden simulators “Cruden has been working with vehicle dynamics systems and components designers for many years, and as with all evolving techno ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Race Report: A Resurgent Line Powers to a Runner-Up Finish in Joliet
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com , A Resurgent Jason Line Powers to a Runner-Up Finish in Joliet Event: United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL Day/Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010 Sunday’s final eliminations of the United Association Rout ... Continue reading
Team News: AIM Autosport fights back to fourth in Six Hours of The Glen
AIM Autosport fights back to fourth at The Glen After six hours of racing it comes down to less than half a second. Watkins Glen, New York (2010.06.06) From first practice on Friday morning, everything was going in the right direction for AIM Autosport and the Pacific Mobile/Biosign No. 61 Ford Riley and right through ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Dealer Exclusive Program Offering Unique 2010 Viper SRT10s
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- The 2010 model year just got even more exclusive for the Dodge Viper. The Dodge brand is unveiling three new unique 2010 Viper SRT10 vehicles as part of its "Dealer Exclusive Program." Dealers who sold sufficient Viper volume to qualify were given the opportunity to create their own speci ... Continue reading
Appearance of Big Truck in Top 20 New-Car List May Be Another Sign of Economic Recovery ATLANTA, June 8 -- Americans' love affair with muscle cars continued on AutoTrader.com as the new Ford Mustang claimed the No. 1 spot on AutoTrader.com's most-viewed new vehicles list in May, followed at No. 2 by the new Chevy Camar ... Continue reading
OnStar, Google Partner to Expand Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Subscribers Can Load Google Maps at Home and View via OnStar eNav DETROIT, June 8 -- OnStar and Google have reached an agreement that will let OnStar users search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to the Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service in their vehicles. OnStar eNav, a feature ... Continue reading
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills national winners to job-shadow No. 16 Con-way Freight team; receive expert advice from one of racing's most successful crew chiefs - Larry McReynolds ORLANDO, Fla., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA and Roush Fenway Racing today announced that the nation's best young automotive technici ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Google Maps 'Send to SYNC' Service to Beam Driving Directions Into Car; No Extra Cost
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8 -- -- Ford adds Google Maps to its 'Send to SYNC' feature, allowing drivers to send destinations from Google Maps to their Ford vehicle through the cloud-based SYNC® Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) app -- Drivers download destination information into the vehicle via their Bluetooth-enab ... Continue reading
Jeff Jacobs Earns Super Challenge At Blytheville ProSolo
BLYTHEVILLE, June 8, 2010: Returning to Blytheville just a week after the Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour saw its competitors take to the grippy concrete of the Arkansas Aeroplex, the Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo National Series saw hot - and occasionally fiery - action as the 146 competitors fought to make their way i ... Continue reading
Franchitti Takes Overall And Oval Championship Lead
Indianapolis, June 8, 2010: Dario Franchitti's fifth place at Texas - combined with the finishes of some other drivers - moved the Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver into the IZOD IndyCar Series championship lead. Through seven of the 17 events, the Indianapolis 500 winner has 246 points. Team Penske's Will Power, the p ... Continue reading
Indycar Drivers To Test At Three Venues
Indianapolis, June 8, 2010: There's a break in the IZOD IndyCar Series race schedule this week, but that opens the door for testing at venues that will play host to upcoming events. Hideki Mutoh, who has finished third and second the past two years at Iowa Speedway, will get in laps on the .875-mile oval June 9 in the ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Supernationals - Englishtown
Englishtown, Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekendâs Englishtown race as the third ranked Pro Stock driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Thus far in 2010, Jeg has recorded victories in Houston and Atlanta to go with a runner-up finish in St. Louis. Jeg Coughlin is the defending Pro Stock champion at ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Teams Look To Out-Gun Competition in Dodge City
INDIANAPOLIS, June 8, 2010: The list of American Old West outlaws detailed in history books is filled with true renegades of their day. Their rebellious lifestyle was the premise that World of Outlaws (WoO) founder Ted Johnson designed his racing series around in the late 1970s. Johnson would put up big money at tracks ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport Fights Back To Fourth At The Glen
Watkins Glen, June 7, 2010: From first practice on Friday morning, everything was going in the right direction for AIM Autosport and the Pacific Mobile/Biosign No. 61 Ford Riley and right through the checkered flag for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, things continued to go well. At the end of two full days of pract ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quickland Make Second Round At Joliet
Joliet, June 7, 2010: After a solid qualifying pass on Saturday afternoon, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team were eager to start eliminations on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, their day was cut short during the second round. Tasca entered Sundayâs eliminations in the fourth position where he ... Continue reading
Ave Scores Breakthrough Victory at Miller
TOOELE, June 7, 2010: In the inaugural SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series race at Miller Motorsports Park, Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., earned his first Trans-Am victory after more than 16 years of trying on a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon. Driving his No. 4 Tony Ave Racing/Pro Motor Engines Chevrolet Corvette, Ave started ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's New 4-Year Contract with Union Highlights Positive Working Relationship
FULLERTON, June 7, 2010: The new four-year contract between Yokohama Tire Corporationâs manufacturing plant in Salem, Virginia and the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023 signifies the positive working relationship between the two sides, according to Rex Simpson, Yokohama vice president, administration. Previousl ... Continue reading
Wirth Research Joins Ferrari In Motorsport Elite
Surrey, June 7, 2010: Wirth Research is gearing up for one of the most significant weeks in the pioneering companyâs history. This weekend high-tech race cars that it has designed are competing in both the FIA Formula One World Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours â an achievement only legendary sporting mar ... Continue reading
Indy Racing League Statement Regarding Texas Fire Response
INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2010: The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, issued the following statement today regarding the response to the oil fire in Simona de Silvestro's car during Saturday's race at Texas Motor Speedway: First and foremost, we make the safety of our competitors a priori ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces The XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition
Jaguar Australia is excited to announce the new limited edition XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition. ... Continue reading
A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world's most desirable supercars, which went for a staggering £625,000, was the star car in a sell-out sale of 400 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) sale at Blackbushe on Saturday 5th June. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: Insignia Sports Tourer 4x4
Since the Insignia hit UK showrooms at the start of 2009 it has been a resounding sales success for Vauxhall, with more than 55,000 cars sold in the last 18 months. Premium design cues, the choice of all-wheel-drive models and a raft of new technology in its sector has elevated its appeal to not only fleet customers, b ... Continue reading
Mazda Expands European Fleet Focus
Mazda Motor Europe is expanding its pan-European fleet focus as the manufacturer looks to win cross-market corporate sales and increase business-sector penetration in a string of individual countries. ... Continue reading
Seat Uk Enhances Its Press Website
SEAT is inviting journalists to take a fresh look at its revised, refreshed and generally reinvigorated UK press website at www.seatpress.co.uk ... Continue reading
Land Rover sales in the UK for May 2010 were 3,040 up 64 per cent on the same period last year. Sales for the year are strong, up 60 per cent year to date with a total of over 20,000 sold. ... Continue reading
Skoda: Drive Your Way To Health And Happiness
More than 60 per cent of motorists claim to be happier driving alone, a survey commissioned by Skoda UK reveals today, and according to a leading psychologist, this could be the answer to a healthier life. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Offers Rare Chances to Experience the SLS AMG
Mercedes-Benz is offering fans exceptional 'money can't buy' chances to experience its new super sports car, the incredible SLS AMG. A car so rare, it will be near impossible to simply book a test drive. ... Continue reading
Latest Seat Ecomotives Are Set To Clean Up
SEAT's latest class leader, the new Leon Ecomotive, is making its UK debut in front of the nation's motoring press this week and with hundreds of orders already under its belt thanks to SEAT UK's largest single fleet deal to date - 500 new Leon Ecomotives to British Gas - the omens already look pretty good for the supe ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Giant World Cup Balls Gather In South Africa
Hyundai Motor Company's giant Goodwill Balls ended their 32-nation tour today, bringing together the best wishes of football fans from all over the world and signalling the beginning of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. ... Continue reading
The 'i' Is On Design - Hyundai i45 Wins At The Australian International Design Awards
In a record breaking year for entries, the Australian International Design Awards' judging panel have honoured Hyundai i45 with a Design Award in the coveted Automotive and Transport category for 2010. ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Recalls For Potential Problems
DETROIT May 7, 2010; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Doors that could catch fire, brakes that could fail and accelerators that could stick have caused Chrysler Group LLC to recall nearly 600,000 vehicles involving five models in the United States, U.S. safety regulators said on Monday. Chrysler informe ... Continue reading
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