Supercars News

Plain City man killed in car crash (The Columbus Dispatch)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:45:32 PDT

A 19-year-old Plain City man died this morning after he rolled his car into a soy bean field, according to the State Highway Patrol.

Cop car hits pedestrian in holiday accident (The Record)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:18:13 PDT

NORTHVALE – A police officer driving a patrol car on Glanz Avenue struck a pedestrian as she crossed the street last night, Northvale Police Chief Bruce Tietjen said.

WALL-E (2008) (New York Times)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:14:27 PDT

Wall-E (full name: Waste Allocation Load Lifter-Earth Class) spends his days gathering and compacting garbage.

Auto sector woes could spur deals: Renault CEO (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:04:33 PDT

A current slump in the global automotive sector could give fresh impetus to plans for consolidation within the industry, the head of French carmaker Renault said on Saturday.

British grand prix preview (Guardian Unlimited)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:49 PDT

A classic rivalry could develop between Raikkonen and Hamilton - and it might start at Silverstone tomorrow

2 Officers Injured In Squad Car Crash (CBS 2 Chicago)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:47:37 PDT

Two Chicago police officers were injured Friday night when a vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into their squad car in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side.

Car plea over missing paedophile (BBC News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:09:34 PDT

Police hunting for a missing sex offender appeal for information about the car he is believed to be using.

Toyota duo left disappointed (F1-Live.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:15:44 PDT

British GP - Toyota - Qualifying Neither Timo Glock nor Jarno Trulli were able to make the top ten in qualifying for the British Grand Prix and line up in 12th and 14th positions respectively in what has been a disappointing weekend so far for the Toyota team...

The new BMW 7-series (The Auto Channel)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:06:30 PDT

The launch of the fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark in automotive luxury, technical innovation and class-leading driving dynamics, combined with emissions reducing and fuel saving technology.

Toyota misses cut in Q2. (Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:57:32 PDT

Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock headline those that miss second cut in British Grand Prix qualifying.

Report: Former Charger Kiel dies in car crash (The Sports Network)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:03 PDT

Report: Former Charger Kiel dies in car crash

Troubled ex-NFLer dies in post-party car crash (MSNBC)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:06:48 PDT

Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel has been killed in a car crash, police said Saturday.

Auto cuts become campaign issue in Buckeye State (Chillicothe Gazette)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:40:51 PDT

MORAINE - When Delphi Corp. closed its auto-parts plant in this Dayton suburb last year, Mark Profitt found himself without a job after a 21-year career at the factory.

Man arrested after M1 car chase (BBC News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:18:50 PDT

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after police chased a car along a short section of the M1.

Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Co. launches 1st specialized Isuzu Motors showroom in KSA (MENAFN)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:10:13 PDT

Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Co. launches 1st specialized Isuzu Motors showroom in KSA

Former Intel Chair Andy Grove: Energizing the Rollout of Plug-In Cars (TechNewsWorld.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:09:23 PDT

Former Intel Chairman Andy Grove has a knack for sensing when circumstances should force changes at a company or an industry -- and how to respond. He even has coined a term for it: the "strategic inflection point." Now the retired chairman of the world's largest computer chip maker thinks the term applies to energy and transportation.

Targeting repeat DUIs: State, local officials strengthen penalties (Northwest Herald)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:56:56 PDT

Linda Mead’s attorney said the Marengo woman planned never to drive again as she was sentenced in her fourth case of driving under the influence.

Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Co. launches first specialized Isuzu Motors showroom in the Kingdom (AME Info)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:56:01 PDT

Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Co., the Authorized dealer for Isuzu Motors in the Kingdom, on Wednesday July 2, 2008, launched the first exclusive Isuzu vehicles showroom in the Kingdom.

Man tried to pull woman into car (BBC News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:47:37 PDT

A woman was grabbed by a man who tried to pull her into a car in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Police reveal.

British Grand Prix free practice times (Reuters.co.uk)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:47:06 PDT

July 5 (Reuters) - British Grand Prix final free practice times from Silverstone on Saturday: 1. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Renault 1:20.740 2. Mark Webber (Australia) RedBull - Renault 1:20.988 3. Heikki Kovalainen (Finland) McLaren 1:21.266 4. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Toro Rosso - Ferrari 1:21.277 5. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) McLaren 1:21.668 6. Nelson Piquet (Brazil) Renault 1:21.786 7. ...

British Grand Prix - Saturday free practice. (Crash.net)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:30:23 PDT

Fernando Alonso heads unusual top order as British Grand Prix field gears up for qualifying at Silverstone.

Abu Khader Automotive now offers Chevrolet in Jordan (AME Info)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:25:41 PDT

Car buyers in Jordan looking to purchase a Chevrolet car are set to benefit from the news that the brand is now being sold and serviced in the same facilities under the name of Abu Khader Automotive, currently General Motor's dealer for Cadillac, Hummer and GMC.

British Grand Prix free practice times (AFP via Yahoo! Singapore News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:25:00 PDT

British Formula One Grand Prix third free practice times here Saturday:

3-Minute Interview: Jon Peter Lewis (The San Francisco Examiner)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:07:16 PDT

The season three "American Idol" contestant appears at The City's Rrazz Room in concert today and next week with fellow alumni Anwar Robinson and Lakisha Jones. Tuesday through July 12, Lewis appears with Robinson and Gina Glocksen.

Ford dominates Darwin qualifying. (Crash.net)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:53:56 PDT

Ford Performance Racing claims first-ever qualifying 1-2 as Mark Winterbottom takes pole for SkyCity Triple Crown in Darwin.

F1: Trulli aims to keep Toyota ahead of rivals (autosport.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:46:50 PDT

Jarno Trulli thinks his Toyota team can beat Red Bull Racing to fourth place in the constructors' championship this year, even if they do not repeat the kind of performance that helped him to third place in the French Grand Prix.

SkyCity Triple Crown - Qualifying times. (Crash.net)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:38:55 PDT

Mark Winterbottom and Steven Richards annexe front row for Ford and FPR at Darwin's Hidden Valley Raceway.

Television - Sports (Scoop.co.nz)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:35:15 PDT

Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic reaffirmed their trans-Tasman netball league credentials with a crushing win over the Canterbury Tactic today.

SkyCity Triple Crown - Race result (1). (Crash.net)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:23:53 PDT

FPR dominates for Ford as Mark Winterbottom and Steven Richards take 1-2 in Darwin opener.

FPR takes 1-2 as Ford row rumbles on. (Crash.net)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:09:08 PDT

Mark Winterbottom and Steven Richards shrugged off the week's controversy to hand Ford and FPR a 1-2 result in the opening race in Darwin.

2 cops hurt in car crash (Chicago Tribune)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:15:40 PDT

Vehicle runs stop sign, hits squad car, police say Two Chicago police officers were hurt Friday night after a vehicle ran a stop sign and hit their squad car on the South Side, police said.

Walton car show Saturday (The Daily Star)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:12:17 PDT

The Walton Booster Club's 25th Annual '50s Revisited Car Cruise and Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton.

Beat the fuel hike, buy an electric car! (rediff.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:11:05 PDT

The initial purchase cost for an electric car may be high, but savings on fuel will help it pay back for itself in just a couple of years, if not faster.

Tracy still hoping to find a ride (winnipegsun.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:01:41 PDT

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Canadian Paul Tracy has been conspicuous by his absence this season in the wake of the unification of the two North American open-wheel series.

Motorplex maven wins races but few friends (The Tennessean)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:25 PDT

Wayne White has been so good at Music City Motorplex, winning eight of the 11 Sportsman Division races, that competitors think the worst of him.

Bda Advises Molex on the Acquisition of AFlextech Inc in Taiwan (PR.com)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:07:00 PDT

Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") advised Molex Inc (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) on the acquisition of AFlextech Inc ("AFlextech"), a Taiwan-based flexible printed circuits manufacturer. The BDA team was led by Euan Rellie in New York and Paul DiGiacomo in Hong Kong. [PR.com - July 05, 2008]

Toyota Matrix XRS mixes fuel efficiency, affordability (The Journal News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:43:59 PDT

The 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS compact wagon arrived a year later than most people expected, but at the perfect time.

July 4th races have special meaning for Butler family (The Oklahoman)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:31:51 PDT

Celebrate America night was special for everyone at State Fair Speedway Friday. Fans and drivers alike enjoyed the only night until championship Sunday on Aug. 31 that featured all five racing divisions, and everyone at the track was treated to a $12,000 fireworks display after the races. But for Ricky Butler and his son, Ricky Butler Jr., Friday meant much more than any extra race or aerial ...

Scott Burgess: Subtle changes make the redesigned Nissan Murano even better (Detroit News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:29:44 PDT

When the 2009 Nissan Murano was unveiled last fall at the Los Angeles Auto Show, I failed to realize that it had been completely overhauled. It looked the same as ever to me, which is no slight to the Murano.

Mechanic shops spring up to convert diesel engines to run on vegetable oil (Detroit News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:29:34 PDT

With fuel prices soaring, Mark Nagurney thought he had figured out a clever way to drive free -- and save the Earth at the same time. The 49-year-old Laurel, Md., physicist is one of thousands of people nationally who have converted diesel cars and trucks to run on vegetable oil.

Who Wants to Drive a Millionaire? (New York Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:19:44 PDT

With 806 horsepower, the ultralight Koenigsegg CCX is an approachable supercar if you approach with $1.05 million.

Guarantee quells gas concerns (The Sentinel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:13:57 PDT

The commercials have been running since the beginning of May.

New Holland gears up for antique auto show (Lancaster Online)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:11:35 PDT

On Oct. 1, the automobile industry will mark an auspicious occasion — the 100th anniversary of the Model T Ford.And on July

Bigger and more powerful Prius in the works (AutoSpies.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:07:08 PDT

Toyota’s third-generation petrol electric Prius hybrid is expected to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January next year but the car’s official launch isn’t expected to be until April of that same year.

Feature: Voyage To The Land Of The Sunken Dollar (CBS4 Denver)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:03:06 PDT

While most Coloradans are celebrating the country's birthday at cookouts this weekend, CBS4 reporter Rick Sallinger is traveling around Europe with his family. Read about what he's up to in his daily journal, titled "Voyage to the Land of the Sunken Dollar."

Hoff to the races (NBC Olympics)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:47:04 PDT

At 19, Katie Hoff bears little resemblance to the 15-year-old who debuted in Athens. She's now among the best swimmers in the world, and with seven events possible in Beijing, could rival Michael Phelps' medal haul.

Alternatives to the hybrid (ABC 15 Phoenix)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:11:49 PDT

Overall car and truck sales are down. Sales of SUV’s like the Ford Explorer have plunged 30%. What many reports aren’t telling you is that some dealerships are seeing sales increase; because of the type of cars they’re selling.

Pictured: Rush hour to crush hour ... the £330,000 supercar after smash with 18-wheel lorry (Daily Mail)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:36:40 PDT

It's never a good day when you prang the car. And it's a particularly bad day when that car is a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren costing £330,000.

Crossroads hires warden (Billings Gazette)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:32:06 PDT

SHELBY - The assistant warden at Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby has been promoted to warden.

IRL founder trying to get ride for veteran Tracy (CBS Sportsline)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:13:01 PDT

Paul Tracy has been conspicuous by his absence this season in the wake of the unification of the two American open-wheel series.

Fourth of July

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:07:29 PDT

On this special day....

Lagat rolls to victory in 5,000, sets bar high for competitors (USA Today)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:53:53 PDT

After finishing second to Bernard Lagat in the 5,000 meters in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, Matt Tegenkamp provided the best description of Lagat's victory. "A walk in the park for him," said Tegenkamp, who overcame a side stitch and a bump that knocked him off stride with 200 to go Monday. Lagat hung with the lead pack of five, scorched a 28.4 last 200 and won in 13 minutes, 27.47 ...

Hopper's season with the Reds done due to elbow problems (The Shelby Star)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:24:11 PDT

CINCINNATI - Norris Hopper's right elbow never quite got better and now his 2008 season is over. The Reds outfielder, and a Shelby native, will undergo season-ending reconstructive surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday after an MRI revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

Transition to road races leveling playing field (AP via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:36:34 PDT

Some IndyCar drivers have never been happier to see a few right-hand turns.

Palm Beach Kennel Club postpones 14 races due to severe weather (Sun-Sentinel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:35:01 PDT

Heavy rain and severe weather forced the Palm Beach Kennel Club to postpone 14 races today and reschedule them for 12:40 p.m. Monday.

George trying to get Tracy to IndyCar (TSN)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:08:03 PDT

Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details

Smart Car Hits Birmingham (NBC 13 Birmingham)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:58:53 PDT

Some of you may have seen a little itty-bitty car riding around town. It’s called the smart car. With high gas prices, it’s taking the U

George trying to get Tracy in IndyCar (The Globe and Mail)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:55:28 PDT

Canadian star has been conspicuous by his absence this season

M&M says "mild interest" in Hummer, but no serious talks (The Economic Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:55:53 PDT

Mahindra and Mahindra has expressed "mild interest in talking to General Motors" about a potential purchase of Hummer unit, but the two parties have not had any serious talks so far, a media report said on Friday.

New Red Cross site opens in Hoover (The Shelby County Reporter)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:46:10 PDT

HOOVER -- Shelby County's newest Red Cross site, located in Hoover, is open and ready to work overtime collecting blood. There tend to be shortages of available blood in the summer, said Ryan Sherman, a Red Cross account manager.

Mimicking Viagra not a smart thing (Miami Herald)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:02:59 PDT

Jack Distribution LLC and its two wholesale distributors -- G & N Works and Devine Distribution -- are recalling select lots of Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her supplements because they may contain erectile dysfunction drug components that aren't declared on the packaging.

Automotive applications fuel MEMS market (EETimes.fr)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:25:39 PDT

The MEMS market is growing rapidly. While the strongest growth driver comes from consumer electronics, automotive are the second source of growth.

Highlights from the auto show (Detroit Free Press)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:19:32 PDT

From the archive: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 Dramatic and important new cars and trucks from around the world will debut in Detroit's Cobo Center today at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

7/04 :: Network show (Indy Car)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:23:46 PDT

An IndyCar Series qualifications show featuring ESPN broadcasters and available on indycar.com and ESPN360.com will commence July 5 at Watkins Glen.

3-Minute Interview: Joo-Hee Bae (The San Francisco Examiner)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:22:03 PDT

The Academy of Art graduate, 39, of San Francisco, won the coveted Elisabeth Gordon Chandler Prize in the 2008 National Competition for Figurative Sculpture in Connecticut last month. Bae was one of 13 people in the nation chosen by the National Sculpture Society to compete.

Smaller NASCAR coming to Winfield (The Arkansas City Traveler)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:59:51 PDT

Can't make it to NASCAR? Let NASCAR come to you! Paul Sutton, Winfield, owner of RORRing Entertainment, plans to set up his brand new Micro-Reality remote control stock car racetrack for its first local event, "Race for Habitat," on July 25 at Prudential Albright Realty, 16th and Main, Winfield.

Night at the races set for Aug. 8 (The Suburbanite)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:54:56 PDT

Pregnancy Care of Summit County is hosting its first Night At The Races. this fun event is scheduled for Aug. 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 2055 Glenmount Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the first race will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.

British Grand Prix - Combined practice times. (Crash.net)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:16:43 PDT

Full combined Friday free practice times for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

British Grand Prix - Friday free practice (2). (Crash.net)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:25 PDT

Heikki Kovalainen tops a slower second free practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Opel Readies New Insignia for Major Splash at 2008 British Auto Show (Edmunds.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:30:16 PDT

RUSSELSHEIM, Germany/LONDON — General Motors released more details on Thursday about the highly anticipated Opel Insignia, saying that it is planning a double premiere of the four-door notchback and five-door hatchback versions of its new midsize flagship at the 2008 British International Auto Show in late July. The Opel Insignia is expected to provide the mechanical underpinnings of the ...

Device helps retrain arm reach after stroke (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:16:55 PDT

A novel nonrobotic device called the Sensorimotor Active Rehabilitation Training (SMART) Arm can help stroke survivors with partial arm paralysis re-learn the task of reaching, a study shows.

Overkill: Overfinch Country Pursuits

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

British outfitter creates the ultimate Range Rover — if that doesn't sound like a redundancy.

Tuner Special: Senner White Speed

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

For Europeans, here's an even sexier edition of the Audi A5 3.0 TDI.

Greyhound Was Never Like This: "Brothel Bus" Busted

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

A South Beach, Florida, party bus gets busted after undercover cops confirm prostitution is going on onboard.

NHRA Cuts Funny Car, Top Fuel Race Distance to 1,000 Feet

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

Following the death of Scott Kalitta, the NHRA shortens the race distance for the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes from the traditional quarter-mile to 1,000 feet.

Chrysler Talking to Another Chinese Auto Manufacturer

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

Struggling U.S. carmaker signs MOU to explore possible tie-up with Great Wall Motor.

Britek confirms two-car push despite snub. (Crash.net)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:54:19 PDT

Despite not being included on Ford Australia's favoured list, Jason Bright's Britek team has revealed that it will continue to run two Falcons in next year's V8 series.

VW confirms stop of pick-up for Europe

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:46:00 PDT

Volkswagen truck unit VW Nutzfahrzeuge confirmed it has stopped plans to build a pick-up truck for the European market given the high oil prices and prospects that such a model would not sell well.

VW sees 2008 unit sales in Brazil exceeding Germany

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:24:00 PDT

Volkswagen expects to sell more cars in Brazil this year than in its German home market, Boersen-Zeitung reported, citing the head of Volkswagen Brazil Thomas Schmall. The German carmaker last year sold 581,000 cars in Brazil.

Hyundai wins its cross-border gamble

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:52:00 PDT

Life at the border changes rapidly in central Europe. Less than a year ago, Polish border guards were housed in a small building in Cieszyn. Lyle Frink is Czech correspondent of Automotive News Europe

BASF buys out partner in Turkish JV

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:18:00 PDT

German chemicals group BASF will take full ownership of its Turkish coatings joint venture, buying out its partner Yasar's 50 percent stake for an undisclosed sum.

British Grand Prix - Friday free practice (1). (Crash.net)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:16:51 PDT

Felipe Massa defies accident to give Ferrari top spot in opening practice for British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton third for McLaren.

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Sales Rise 1.8%, Led by Smart (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:08:33 PDT

July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG , the world's second-largest luxury carmaker, said sales at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division increased 1.8 percent in June as more drivers bought the Smart two-seat model.

Caubet goes as Renault changes its sales team

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:07:00 PDT

Renault is reorganizing its European sales management team to help counter slowing sales. Marie-Christine Caubet, Renault's European market area head, will leave the company effective July 7.

Lexus at the British International Motor Show (The Auto Channel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:06:40 PDT

LONDON-July 4, 2008: The Lexus LF-A, one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated supercars, will be presented for the first time in the UK at the British International Motor Show. It will form the centrepiece of a Lexus stand that will also feature the new IS F sports saloon, a car that introduces Lexus into the high performance premium market.

MG announces price of TF LE500 sports car

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:09:00 PDT

The MG TF LE500 will cost 16,399 pounds (20,700 euros) when it reaches UK dealers in September, NAC MG UK has announced.

Toyota at the British International Motor Show (The Auto Channel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:06:30 PDT

LONDON-July 04, 2008: New Toyota models making their UK debuts at the British International Motor Show will be out on the nation’s roads within a year.

Airline Hopes To Lure Seattle Business Away From Horizon (The Aero-News Network)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:14:23 PDT

SeaPort Offers Service Between PDX And BFI Lots of people travel between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA on business. There are several ways to get there. One is Horizon Air's shuttle... but by the time you park, negotiate the terminal, deal with the TSA, and deal with ground travel at your destination, flying can take as long or longer than the three-hour trip by car.

World Premiere of Qashqai+2 at the British International Motor Show (The Auto Channel)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:06:40 PDT

London-July 04,2008: Building on the strengths of a car that has taken the market by storm, Nissan’s new seven-seat Qashqai+2 will be firmly in the spotlight as it makes its glamorous world debut at the forthcoming British International Motor Show (23 July-3 August).

Shown actual size* (The Mail Tribune)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:04:05 PDT

Maryl Cipperly has lost her anonymity and has to add 10 minutes to any trip she takes. It's all due to her 8-foot long, two-seater Smart car that draws attention everywhere it goes.

Karmann to sell or shut down toolmaking ops

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT

German automotive supplier Karmann plans to sell or shut down its toolmaking division, affecting some 250 workers, a spokesman for the company said, confirming a report in Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung.

Audi sales in China rise, plans to boost production

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT

Volkswagen's premium brand, Audi, posted a 23 percent rise in first-half sales to China, delivering a record 60,509 luxury cars to customers thanks mainly to rising demand for its high-end exported models.

Melbourne to stage Australian Grand Prix until 2015 (Formula 1)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:36:14 PDT

Melbourne will continue to host the Australian Grand Prix until at least 2015 after securing a new contract with Formula One Management. Contrary to media speculation, there will be no night races in Albert Park, but next year’s event will start at the later time of 5pm.

How to make your own Electric Car Time Machine

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:07:00 PDT

The Delorean Car show in Gettysburg, PA last weekend featured an electric DeLorean built by Dave Delman in Jericho, NY. Dr. Delman, a medical doctor who also has degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering,...

Your Opinion (The Petersburg Progress-Index)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:06:57 PDT

Why couldn’t she get medical care without insurance but another did?

Daily Archives: July 4, 2008 (Guernsey Press and Star)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:01:45 PDT

The lines might be staid but this saloon blows away supercars. Pete Burnard spent a feather-footed three days with the Flying Spur.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-04 08:40 German automotive supplier Karmann to sell or shut down toolmaking ops (Interactive Investor)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:46:12 PDT

FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - German automotive supplier Karmann plans to sell or shut down its toolmaking division, affecting some 250 workers, a spokesman for the company said, confirming a report in Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung.

UK show debut for SA's next Nissans (Independent Online)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:43:17 PDT

A stretched seven-seat Qashqai+2 and a revised Murano will be unveiled by Nissan the 2008 British international auto show - and one of them will be in SA in 2009.

2 races, 2 countries, 2 days for Kennington (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:30:20 PDT

DAYTONA BEACH -- A few weeks ago, Kyle Busch got all of the attention for running three NASCAR races in three different states in the same weekend.

WEEKEND RACES (Detroit Free Press)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:23:10 PDT

NASCAR SPRINT CUP Coke Zero 400 Series: 18th of 36 races. When: 8 p.m. Saturday. Where: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla.; 2.5-mile tri-oval. TV: TNT. Purse: $6,284,969.

Cities with Worse Congestion

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:07:00 PDT

Are you interested in finding out if your city commute is the worst in the country? Log on to http://scorecard.inrix.com/.

Official: Melbourne secures 5-year GP deal (Pitpass)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:56:54 PDT

Official: Melbourne secures 5-year GP deal

Audiovox has No Excuses with Wireless Backup Camera System

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:07:00 PDT

Noting the amount of deaths of children due to cars being backed over them, Audiovox announced the release of a back up camera kit

Red Bull seeks 2nd semis slot (Manila Standard Today)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:22:56 PDT

THE Red Bull Barakos try to formally grab the second of two automatic semi-final berths in the 2008 Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference when they battle the Talk N Text Phone Pals in the 7:20 p.m. main game today at the Araneta Coliseum.

Research helps boost mileage (The News-Press)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:15:52 PDT

INDIANAPOLIS - At the Auto Research Center, race car engineer Adrian Reynard points to a 9-foot scale model of a tractor trailer and calls it a...

Sports Cars disguised as Hybrids

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:00 PDT

Somewhere along the way to fuel efficiency and emissions heaven, drivers realized that the one thing they had traded away with these new hybrids was, to be succint, power. There's no need to worry, and consumers should...

Potomac Confidential (Washington Post)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:49:23 PDT

Potomac Confidential fills the midday lull with discussion by Metro columnist Marc Fisher who looks at the latest news with a rigorous slicing and dicing of the issues that define who we are and where we live.

Only Honda is selling more in U.S.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:43:03 PDT

Vehicle sales for June 2008 fell substantially in the U.S., compared to the same month last year. Only Honda was able to gain ground.

Honda: Sales improved by 13.8 percent. June sales totaled 142,539 vehicles, a new monthly record. For the first half of 2008, Honda sales also rose, by 4.8 percent.
Toyota sales fell by 11.5 percent. For the first half of 2008, they sold 1.24 million vehicles, down 6.2 percent.
Ford sales dropped 28 percent. They sold 167,090 vehicles in June, and 1.1 million for the first half of 2008 (down 14 percent).
GM sales were down by 18.5 percent (265,937 units in June compared to 326,300 a year ago). For the first half of 2008, sales were 1,6 million, 16.5 percent down. Hummer was especially hit with a drop of 59.3 percent.
Nissan sales fell 17.7 percent, although sales of their more fuel efficient cars did grow.

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Whitewater slalom races today to decide who goes to Beijing (The Charlotte Observer)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:07:54 PDT

Thirteen U.S. canoeists and kayakers will vie for five Olympic team spots in whitewater slalom races today, Saturday and Sunday in Augsburg, Germany. Points they earn, plus their current points, will determine who goes to Beijing in August. The paddlers will compete in World Cup No. 3, the last of a three-event series in which 216 athletes from 29 countries will compete on the Eiskanal ...

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Makes Money

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:07:00 PDT

Unlike Toyota, which admitted to losing money on Prius sales initially, automaker Mercedes-Benz looks to turn a profit from the time it sells its first hybrid.

Diesels More Efficient than Hybrids In Real World

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:07:00 PDT

Noticeably absent from the US roadways these days are passenger cars that run on diesel, but it seems like you can't go down to the store for milk without seeing ten hybrids drive by. Environmental website Clean Green Cars...

We Wish Energy Sector Based On Innovation To Surpass Automotive Sector In Turkey, Guler (TurkishPress.com)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:56:39 PDT

ISTANBUL - Turkey`s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler said Wednesday "the Turkish government wishes for an energy sector based on innovation to surpass the automotive sector in Turkey."

Turkey's Automotive Exports Grow 42.4 Percent In First Six Months Of 2008 (TurkishPress.com)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:56:18 PDT

BURSA - Turkish automotive sector, which is often described as "the engine" of the country`s economy, saw a 42.4 percent increase in the first half of 2008, and reached 13.6 billion USD, according to figures released by an exporters` union.

Printers, Lumsden score two TDs as Ticats spoil Argos home opener, win 32-13 (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:13:00 PDT

TORONTO - Casey Printers and Jesse Lumsden ran for two TDs each as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats spoiled the Toronto Argonauts home opener with a 32-13 win Thursday night

Ford suspends V8 Engine Program in wake of High Gas Prices

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:07:00 PDT

Ford Motor Co. has now followed in General Motor's footsteps and put a halt to its own next generation V8 program.

2009 Chevy Traverse a Gas Saver by Design

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:07:00 PDT

Traverse crossover shares something important with Chevy’s midsize cars: an exceptional aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) that enables great fuel economy. Its cd is only 0.33 – making it the sleekest crossover in the...

Lowndes and Whincup race Red Dust livery (South Coast Register)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:46:38 PDT

IN a first for V8 Supercars, Vodafone and Red Dust Role Models have partnered to transform the TeamVodafone livery for round six of the V8 Supercar Championship Series at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway this weekend.

GOP says Ethanol Production Causing Food Shortage

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:07:00 PDT

Those Republican spoil sports in Congress are attempting to drench the ethanol industry’s party.

GM Daewoo Rolls Out Sportier Winstorm MAXX

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

This sister vehicle to the Saturn Vue gets some cosmetic upgrades and is available only in Korea.

Kia Forte Pictures Emerge in Advance of Car's Official Debut

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

The Kia Spectra/Cerato replacement breaks cover on a Korean enthusiast Web site, providing what appears to be the first official look at the car before its late-August debut.

Tuner Special: B&B Audi TTS Power Sports Coupe

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

Audi expert B&B unveils its tuning package for the Audi TTS that can up the output of the sporty coupe to 362 hp.

Alleged Spy Video: Mercedes SLR Speedster

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

Last version of the high-performance two-seater will fetch $1.1 million - but won't be sold in North America.

Priced: MG TF LE500

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

The resurrected MG, one of Britain's most beloved small sports cars, hits the U.K. market this fall. But don't look for cut-rate Chinese pricing.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Road Trip Edition Debuts

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

Just in time for the July 4 weekend, the Japanese automaker rolls out another version of the SX4 with a standard navigation system.

Opel Readies New Insignia for Major Splash at 2008 British Auto Show

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

The public will get to see the Insignia notchback and hatchback in the flesh at a double premiere in London, GM confirms on Thursday.

Fighting for the Frontier: Wilderness Tourism Faces High Gas Prices

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:18:00 PDT

MyGallons Responds to Better Business Bureau Reports

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:31:00 PDT

2008 Ford Explorer Soft on Impact with Other Vehicles

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:07:00 PDT

DEARBORN, Mich., July 1, 2008 – The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Insurance Institute...

Thousands of People to be Unemployed by NHTSA Ruling

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:07:00 PDT

As automakers change their products in accordance to mandates of the federal government, jobs get lost.

Market close ends a brutal week for industry

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:27:00 PDT

Thursday's early holiday close of the stock market brought an end to one of the most tumultuous weeks for the auto industry in recent memory, as the price of oil rose and the value of auto stocks fell.

Dodge Challenger Super Stock Teases Us In Video Form [2009 Dodge Challenger Super Stock] (Jalopnik)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:23:48 PDT

newVideoPlayer("/dodge-challenger-race-package.flv", 494, 371,""); Chrysler has released a teaser of sorts for the tasty Dodge Challenger Super Stock package, to be offered up through Mopar for...

Luxury autos combine beauty, brawn (The Daily Record)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:09:27 PDT

For the high-end car buyer, luxury, performance and status factor into the purchase, as a wide range of makes and models are especially attractive to those with money to splurge.

Power Architecture MCUs gear up for automotive (Electronic Engineering Times Asia)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:07:52 PDT

Freescale Semiconductor has expanded its portfolio of Power Architecture MCUs to address a broad range of cost-sensitive automotive applications requiring 32bit performance.

General Motors offers Incentives on Certified Used Cars

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:07:00 PDT

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including...

58 Cars Debuted At 2008 Detroit Auto Show (WCVB Boston)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:42:22 PDT

Almost 750,000 were in attendance at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

McMurray to Sport Special IRWIN(R) Marathon(R) with WeldTec(TM) Paint Scheme at Daytona

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:30:00 PDT

Honda Sale Grow - 7/3/2008 (WLIO NBC Lima)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:11:16 PDT

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., this week announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month.

Fire smart gets wiser It was two years ago this week that fire threatened to envelop JPL (Jasper Booster)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:08:06 PDT

In spite of almost a decade of protective measures, wildfires remain an inherent threat to the Jasper townsite and the risk has prompted people in the community to take precautions on scales both big and small.

NHTSA still debate SUV Roof Standards

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:00 PDT

The NHTSA had been ordered by Congress to rewrite the current (and 35 year old) standard regulation with regards to roof strength in a rollover.

Critical Mass Wins AutoTrader.Com Digital Account

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:11:00 PDT

General Motors takes on Toyota for Most Green...and Wins

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:07:00 PDT

Attention Good Citizens of the World! We know you pride yourself on your devotion to “green” endeavors and the rights of people around the world. But tell us, do you know if the car you drive is made by a company that...

Ten guilt-free luxury cars (CTV.ca)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:26 PDT

Believe it or not, people who drive luxury cars have feelings too. And many of them are just as unhappy with the high gas prices as everyone else.

Kevin Harvick and Pennzoil To Launch National 'Clean Change Campaign'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:00 PDT

Ford to 'target' V8 investment from 2009. (Crash.net)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:08:58 PDT

Ford Australia to focus its efforts on two teams - Ford Performance Racing (FPR) and Stone Brothers Racing (SBR).

Reforms could juice up state land auctions (The Arizona Republic)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:08:37 PDT

Reforms could juice the state land auctions and generate additional revenue for Arizona school children.

California continues Plans for Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:07:00 PDT

Whether it’s the atmospheric cost of gasoline, Al Gore and his struggle against global warming, or the fact that the state is a trendsetter as far as supporting previous controversial issues, California has again stepped...

2009 Hennessey Dodge Challenger SRT600 Turbo, Exclusive First Look [Hennessey Challenger SRT600] (Jalopnik)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:39:09 PDT

The mad tuners at Hennessey have turned their turbocharging tech toward the new Challenger SRT8, creating this just-about-built beauty of a beast — the Challenger SRT600. Having quickly snapped...

PB adopts Smart Pampanga Buddies (Sun Star)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:59:12 PDT

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Board (PB) has formally adopted through a resolution the Smart Pampanga Buddies in recognition of the teams' effort in representing the province in the Liga Pilipinas basketball games.

BMW Reveals Fifth-Generation 7 Series

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:45:00 PDT

Luxury-class sedan set for a debut at the Paris Auto Show in October.

Mazda Powering All-Star Baseball Series in Japan With Green Energy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:48:00 PDT

Mazda will provide renewable-source energy to power the Nippon Professional Baseball Association's series of two all-star games this summer.

GM To Unleash Corvette S-Limited in Japan

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:44:00 PDT

GM's limited-production Corvette S will be released in Japan on Friday.

Coming Soon: Drag-Race Version of Dodge Challenger

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:00 PDT

The Mopar drag-racing version of the hot new car will get a world debut "soon," says the automaker.

2009 Honda Pilot really does it all (Nanaimo Daily News)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:02:57 PDT

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" That was the answer Honda got from Pilot owners when asked what improvements they would like to see in the 2009 model.

Gasoline and Diesel Demand Drops, Survey Shows

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:27:00 PDT

Takata Acquires Lane Departure Warning Technology Assets From Cognex

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:13:00 PDT

Lowndes Holden switch on the cards (Daily Telegraph)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

EXCLUSIVE: THE latest furore at team Ford could cost them Craig Lowndes, with the star driver's team boss now considering a move to arch-enemy Holden.

Lowndes in Holden shock (The Courier Mail)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

TEAM Vodafone boss Roland Dane says he is considering a shock move to Holden after Ford announced it would no longer fund the Bathurst-winning team.

What's Happening (The Patriot Ledger)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:42:07 PDT

A weekly calendar of arts and entertainment events on the South Shore, in Boston and Cambridge, and within a short drive.

Honda posts record vehicle sales in June By Honda of America (Marysville Journal-Tribune)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:13:53 PDT

Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– June was a record setting month for American Honda Motor Co. Inc. The company announced Tuesday total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis, setting a new record for the month.

Smart Metering/Grid Platform offers end-to-end solution. (ThomasNet)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:43 PDT

In addition to meters with under-the-glass meter interface modules, Solo(TM) includes secure, 2-way broadband communication over power line; 2-way wireless mesh communication network to meter and home area network; and back-office software tools. Hybrid communication network combines Ethernet-based power line communication system with IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee RF Mesh network to ZigBee-enabled ...

Collision on Wheels Signs Multi-Year Agreement With CCC Information Services Inc.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Giving Back to Give Kids The World

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

CarBiz Sells Its Software Division For $2.5 Million (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT

CarBiz Inc., the nation's fourth largest Buy Here Pay Here car dealership chain and the second largest Buy Here Pay Here public company, has announced it has sold its software division to Constellation Homebuilder Systems, a division of Constellation Software Inc. for $2.5 Million.

Oil futures and the folly of price controls (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:35:11 PDT

A few years back, when "subprime" generally referred to beef, economists used to congratulate themselves on their progress since the 1970s. Central banks had learned to tame inflation. Politicians had learned to appreciate the folly of price controls. Thanks to the economics profession, policy-makers had grown wiser.

Leader denies Bougainville is headed for another crisis (Warren Advocate)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:32:31 PDT

The leader of Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Bougainville Government today rejected claims the island is heading for another crisis, amid calls for him to be sacked.President Joseph Kabui has also defended his government's deal with Canadian mining company Invincible Resources, which has handed the firm 70 per cent control over Bougainville's bountiful mineral resources.Kabui yesterday admitted ...

3-Minute Interview: Michelle Richmond (The San Francisco Examiner)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:16:47 PDT

The San Francisco writer's second novel set in The City, "No One You Know," is being released this week. She will appear in book readings at 7:30 p.m. July 9 at Kepler's in Menlo Park and 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the Booksmith in San Francisco.

Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA - Kongsberg Automotive Made the Cut (Fox News)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:10:18 PDT

Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA - Kongsberg Automotive Made the Cut

Drivers switch to Regular Gas to Save Pennies

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:07:00 PDT

Driving around with a car that requires premium gas makes one feel superior to the rest of the plebeians doesn’t it? Unless you’re in the now where the 20 extra cents or so really throws a punch to the wallet. Ego takes a...

David Coulthard looking for luck ahead of British Grand Prix (Daily Record)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:53:36 PDT

DAVID COULTHARD would love to go into this weekend's British Grand Prix with more luck on his side than he's had so far this season.

Mitsubishi Greenlights Hybrid Program

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:07:00 PDT

Though Mitsubishi Motors had previously committed to the all electric auto as being its answer for future offerings, its inefficiencies when used in larger vehicles has led the automaker to jump on the hybrid bandwagon.

George Dwan, 51, on June 29, 2008. Rowe Funeral Home. (The Register Citizen)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:19:34 PDT

LITCHFIELD — George S. Dwan, 51, of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008, after a very brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Ethanol Best Alternative Fuel for America

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:07:00 PDT

The opposition to ethanol seems to be growing if you believe all the newspaper articles and blogslately. But the true facts are that oil imports to the U.S. has fallen for the first time in more than 30 years.

Toyota Prius Conquers Europe as Well

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:07:00 PDT

It now seems that the Toyota Prius has found success in Europe as well as the U.S.

Acquisition Expands ArvinMeritor's Global Remanufacturing Operations

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 PDT