Motorsports Commentary - Holy Moly Batman, We're Not In Open-Wheel Racing Anymore!
Apr 7, 2012
Austin, Apr. 6, 2012: After my initial op-ed, related to IndyCar's 'new' semi open-wheel car, I decided to give the series a break. Hey, I'm not a complete a-hole, and figured that perhaps the car's looks would grow on me, even though the brick's transgender 'Godzilla Eats New York' styling continued to irritate me, pa ... Continue reading
Australian Rally Championship - Honda And Evans Two For Two In Bosch ARC
Apr 3, 2012
Eli Evans and Glen Weston have taken two wins from two starts at Round two of the Bosch ARC, the Quit Forest Rally in W.A. ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR And Google Confirm April Fools Day Joke
Apr 2, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, April 1, 2012: NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning â the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Googleâs very popular, annual April Foolsâ Day joke. The collaboration highlights an evolving relat ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2012
PROTON Motorsports dominated the second round of the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship, with P-G Andersson taking a three-minute SWRC victory on Rally Sweden, which ended in Karlstad this afternoon. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Brings Test Drives and More to the 2012 Houston Auto Show
Jan 25, 2012
Chrysler Group is bringing "The Chrysler Drive" experience to the 2012 Houston Auto Show. Show attendees will have a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest models from the Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands. Inside, auto show attendees can check out the latest products offered by the Dodge and F ... Continue reading
Subaru to Continue Offering the Most Lucrative Rally Contingency Program in North America
Jan 24, 2012
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today the continuation of their contingency program, the Subaru Rally Support Program, for the 2012 Rally America National Championship. The Subaru Rally Support Program is managed by Subaru of America Inc., partner Vermont SportsCar and continues to be the most lucrative contingency p ... Continue reading
Automotive Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls - 10.31.2011
Oct 31, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V521 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Make / Model Years : BMW / 2008-2011 Subject : ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V516 Manufacturer : SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. Make / Model Years : SPARTAN / 2010-2011 Subject : ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA Campaign ID Nu ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - America's Car Museum to Host Display At Seattle Auto Show, Nov. 2-6
Oct 28, 2011
TACOMA, Oct. 27, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM), will feature three cars at the Seattle Auto Show â Wednesday, Nov. 2-6, at the newly renamed CenturyLink Field Event Center. This will be the fifth consecutive year ACM, the four-level, 165-square-foot facility that officially opens next June in ... Continue reading
Green Motorsports - Mayor Of London Boris Johnson Checks Out All-Electric Lightning GT Supercar
Oct 28, 2011
London, Oct. 27, 2011: Specialist energy, climate change and environmental consultancy AEA is delighted to announce that one of the EEMS Accelerate (www.eemsaccelerate.co.uk) consortium vehicles currently undertaking 12 months of road trials as part of the Technology Strategy Board's £25 million Ultra Low Carbon Demon ... Continue reading
Automotive Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls - Oct. 17, 2011
Oct 17, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V496 Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2011
FULLERTON, Sept. 22, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation annually offers experiential ride and drive training programs across the country for dealers. Now, the Fullerton, California-based tire manufacturer is looking at opening the event to consumers. On September 21, Yokohama invited a group of enthusiasts from local car ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Tire Announces Price Hike
Sep 12, 2011
FULLERTON, Sept. 12, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the U.S., effective October 1. There will be in-line adjustments, as well, which will be announced at a later date. âSeveral factors make the in ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - America's Car Museum Partners With McPherson College
Aug 26, 2011
TACOMA, Aug. 25, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) has established a partnership with McPherson College to promote both institutions and their work in automotive preservation and education. Through the alliance, ACM, set to open in June 2012, will provide vehicles and educational opportunities for McPh ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
TACOMA, Aug. 22, 2011: Lots happened in 1927: Babe Ruth hit 60 homers, âSilentâ� Calvin Coolidge was quietly running the White House and prohibition was in full swing. Also, a verbose 1927 LaSalle 303 Roadster, conceived by flamboyant GM Design Chief Harley Earle, strolled off the assembly line. More agg ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
FULLERTON, Aug. 22, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation will be joining hands with Infineon Raceway in the upcoming Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California on August 25. Yokohama will be among the panel speakers consisted of innovators and thought leaders from the business, eng ... Continue reading
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