Green Aviation - PC-Aero/SolarWorld Wins Lindberg Prize
Jul 31, 2011
SHKOSH, Wis.--Erik Lindbergh, founder of the electric-aviation promotion organization LEAP and grandson of pioneering aviator Charles Lindbergh, today announced it has awarded its Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft Vision Award to PC-Aero for its development, along with SolarWorld, of a solar-enabled electric aircra ... Continue reading
Vintage Automotive Event - Coke is it at LeMay - America's Car Museum
Jul 28, 2011
TACOMA, July 28, 2011: Things go better with Coke, especially at LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM), which today signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola® to be the âPreferred Soft Drinkâ� throughout the nine-acre campus thatâs set to open in May 2012. âCoca-Cola is ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2011
<b>â24-Karat Ferrari 250 GTO to be Unveiled during World Famous Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance Weekendâ�</b> BERN, July 26, 2011: Award winning artist Dante has announced that the United States debut of his newest sculpture will take place next month in Pebble Beach, California. âI am delight ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2011
FULLERTON, July 22, 2011: Six months of 2011 have sailed by, and for Dan King, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) senior vice president of sales and marketing, the journey has been defined by varying currents, which at times has included navigating through choppy waters. The company has had to deal with ramifications from ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Andretti To Be Honored Guest At Grand Prix Salute
Jul 23, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2011: The Michael Andretti Foundation announced today that racing legend Mario Andretti will be an honored guest at the Grand Prix Salute, scheduled for August 26 at the Andretti Winery in Napa, California. With Michael and Marco Andretti already scheduled to attend, this will bring three generat ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Classic 1950 Bentley To Star At Scottish Speedfair And Classic Festival
Jul 23, 2011
Knockhill, July 23, 2011: The Scottish SpeedFair & Classic Festival returns to Knockhill for the sixth time on Sunday 31 July. The popular event continues to grow year-on-year and 2011 will see some exceptional entertainment on offer. Alongside 250 show cars from yesteryear, there will be a comprehensive classic compet ... Continue reading
Reprise Commentary: CNG-Powered Vehicles - What's The Problem Here?
Jul 20, 2011
<b>Commentary by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> With gasoline point of sale prices averaging $3 per gallon nationally, and with spot oil costs remaining between $88 - $93 per barrel (based on 1/7/2011 Bloomberg energy metrics) the question becomes, at what point do we get serious about alternative fuels? ... Continue reading
Motorsports Events - NASCAR Launches National Car Care Awareness Campaign And Sweepstakes
Jul 20, 2011
CHARLOTTE, July 20, 2011: NASCAR Automotive Group and its family of automotive partners under the NASCAR Performance brand has launched the 2011 âExtreme Measuresâ� public service announcement campaign and accompanying sweepstakes, which provides one NASCAR fan with a VIP trip to this yearâs NASCAR ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Yokohama Tire Corporation's 2011 Grassroots Program Rolls On
Jul 19, 2011
FULLERTON, July 19, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation has expanded its nationwide grassroots consumer programs in 2011 by participating in 18 car shows and car club events, including the upcoming Z1 Nationals, Porsche Parade, Goodguys Chicago Nationals, Corvette Funfest and BMW Oktoberfest. âGrassroots car events ar ... Continue reading
Automotive Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls - July 18, 2011
Jul 18, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V356 Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2008-2010 Subject : REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V355 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Make / Model Years : FORD / 2007 MERCURY / 2007 Subject : FUEL TANK FILLER NHTSA Campaign ID Nu ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2011
Woburn, July 14, 2011" Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition® Roadable Aircraft officially received a grant of all of the special exemptions it had requested from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Terrafugiaâs Transition® is the first combined flying-driving vehicle to recei ... Continue reading
Special Automotive Event - Griot Joins Board Of America's Car Museum
Jul 14, 2011
TACOMA, July 14, 2011: Griotâs Garage, a Tacoma company dedicated to âHaving fun in your garage!®â� has signed a five-year renewal to support LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM), including naming Griotâs Garage as the Official Car Care Products of ACM. Additionally, Richard Griot, w ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Announcement For 2012 Mille Miglia Race Date
Jul 14, 2011
Rome, July 13, 2011: The âMost Beautiful Road Race in the Worldâ as Enzo Ferrari called it will take the Italian roads once again along the historic route from Brescia to Rome and back next 17 - 20 May 2012. âWe have an ambitious goal - said Alessandro Casali, President of the Mille Miglia Organising Com ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2011
TACOMA, July 12, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) has issued an all-points bulletin for the coolest cars in the area to enter its Pre-Inaugural Collector Car Showcase, Aug. 7 at ACMâs headquarters in Fife, Wash. The judged car show, open to the first 120 entrants, will feature 12 classes â r ... Continue reading
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