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Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Qualifying and a stroll through the pits : The green flag has dropped and the race is underway.Click these colored words here for live results and scoring. We're a few minutes away from the start of the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, so we took the opportunity to stroll through the pits to see the cars and crews about to take on North America's most challenging enduro.The Scion tC we reported on yesterday is up and running, although slightly worse for the wear after an off-course excursion at turn 8 during qualifying put the turbo'd coupe on its... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:20:18 Article Views Rating: 96 Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Game on! At 5:00 AM PST this morning, the 2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill restarted after a fog-induced 7.5-hour delay. We were able to catch a few hours of sleep in the interim and got word at 4:30 AM from team Cytosport that the fog was lifting and that the race would be underway shortly.NASA hasn't updated their live scoring page with new information yet, but by our count, just over 50 cars are on the track, another half-dozen are prepping in the hot pits and the rest are in various states of disrepair. We're... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:20:02 Article Views Rating: 62 Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Overall leader has fallen, repairs underway Team Cytosport #06, the leader of the race up until ten minutes ago, was towed into the pits after a collision with the #24 2002 Acura RSX Type-S of Team Honda Research West 1 between turns 7 and 8, causing both vehicles to leave the track.According to Cytosport's driver, Klaus Graf, he was passing the #24 car between the two turns when the Acura turned in early and impacted the rear wheel. Team Honda Research crew chief, Dave Kirsch, told us that the RSX was holding the line going into turn 8 and that... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:20:01 Article Views Rating: 86 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward's Auto declares Ten Best Engines of 2009 Ward's Auto has released its annual list of Ten Best Engines for the new year, and our first assessment is that it's just as interesting for what isn't present as for what is. First of all, let's get the official list out of the way: Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 A4 Avant BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 135i Coupe BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel 335d Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV Escape Hybrid General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:20:00 Article Views Rating: 87 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Consider residual value when buying car | The Detroit News | detnews.com Consumers out shopping for a new vehicle should be commended for helping to restart the faltering U.S. economy. They should also be armed with the best information available to help them make a savvy choice in the showroom. While selling points like design and performance are easily discerned, a less sexy but still very important sales consideration is residual value. Negotiating a favorable price is just part of the financial equation in a new vehicle purchase. Even more critical from an accounting... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:54 Article Views Rating: 63 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Pony car revival means lots of choices for hot rod lovers | The Detroit News | detnews.com It's going to be a long, cold, lonely winter for carmakers, but spring could be heavenly for hot rodders if they have some dough. An all-new Chevy Camaro and a refreshed Ford Mustang are about to make it to showrooms, with prices starting in the low- to mid-$20,000 range, along with a new sub-$30,000 car making more than 300 horsepower from a surprising place -- South Korea. Together, the offerings represent a revival of the pony car -- the stylish, moderately priced rear-wheel-drive coupe exemplified... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:53 Article Views Rating: 93 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Cosworth named the official supplier for engines in the 2010 F1 Championship The pull out of Honda from Formula One was caused simply because of the costs. The financial demand of campaigning for a team or two in the top level of open-wheel motorsports has been going up as far as can be recalled, and considering the present economic global crisis, it was only a matter of time before a carmaker decided whether or not the expenses was really worth it. Enthusiasts find this hard to accept considering the information that can be gathered from the F1, besides the WRC.[source] Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:47 Article Views Rating: 86 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines WinnersBy Ward’s StaffWardsAuto.com, Dec 5, 2008 12:54 PM SOUTHFIELD, MI – Amid plummeting vehicle sales, thousands of job losses, an economy officially in recession and pleas for federal assistance, a handful of auto makers have cause to celebrate.Ward’s Automotive Group announces its 2009 10 Best Engines list, which reflects the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping America’s automotive landscape.Selected by Ward’s editors, the... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:44 Article Views Rating: 118 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Cosworth named the official supplier for engines in the 2010 F1 Championship The pull out of Honda from Formula One was caused simply because of the costs. The financial demand of campaigning for a team or two in the top level of open-wheel motorsports has been going up as far as can be recalled, and considering the present economic global crisis, it was only a matter of time before a carmaker decided whether or not the expenses was really worth it. Enthusiasts find this hard to accept considering the information that can be gathered from the F1, besides the WRC.[source] Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:41 Article Views Rating: 78 Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2008 25 Hours of Thunderhill: Qualifying and a stroll through the pits : The green flag has dropped and the race is underway.Click these colored words here for live results and scoring. We're a few minutes away from the start of the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, so we took the opportunity to stroll through the pits to see the cars and crews about to take on North America's most challenging enduro.The Scion tC we reported on yesterday is up and running, although slightly worse for the wear after an off-course excursion at turn 8 during qualifying put the turbo'd coupe on its... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-08 06:19:41 Article Views Rating: 76 |
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