GM doing very well in China
General Motors Corp., the world's largest carmaker, said profit in China is healthy because incentives remain lower than in the United States, the company's largest market. Incentives in China are … Read More
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Ford fix-it plan not working
Here's a summary of status report Ford sent to employees this week summarizing how there turnaround Way Forward plan is going. Missed its retail sales market share goal in the … Read More
Some drivers go home early at Daytona
A total of 17 drivers, and their sponsors, did not make the Daytona 500. Former 500 winners Derrike Cope and Bill Elliott missed the show. Ward Burton, trying to make … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
McLaren sponsor to also back Senna Bernie lying to put pressure on other F1 venues Honda fail to make winter impact Renault 'behind Ferrari' – Fisichella Kimi says Schu not … Read More
Pastorelli and Conquest racing
Heard a rumor that Nicky Pastorelli's backer Meindert van Buuren from Holland, who is also the promoter of Champ Car's Zolder race, might run Pastorelli in a Conquest Racing seat. … Read More
USA TV reminders for Friday and Saturday
Courtesy of TVRacer.com Friday Movie: 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) 4:00am-6:00am ESPN2Cold Pizza Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman 10:00am-12:00pm (L) ESPN2NASCAR Live! Daytona 1:00pm-1:30pm (L) SPEEDNASCAR Nextel Cup … Read More
Cheaters prosper in NASCAR
For all the chest beating about harsh punishments for cheaters this week, all five teams that were busted by NASCAR's technical inspectors this week have a starting spot in Sunday's … Read More
Waltrip cheating scandal makes Nightly News
The cheating scandals are playing right into NASCAR's hands making headlines and giving the series free publicity. Here is a video on Waltrip's story on NBC Nightly News. Because of … Read More
After leading, broken hub sidelines Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya, former Champ Car and Indy 500 champion and now rookie driver of the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge, suffered a broken hub on his car and retired after … Read More
Grand Prix of Edmonton adds NASCAR race
Jim Haskins, President and General Manager of the Grand Prix of Edmonton made the following announcement: “Today, we are very excited to announce that the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will … Read More
Vegas GP gala to feature Jon Bon Jovi and Jay Leno
The Vegas Grand Prix will host an April 5 charity gala featuring superstar performances by Jon Bon Jovi and Friends and Jay Leno. Proceeds raised during the event’s silent and … Read More
Waltrip team makes Daytona 500
Michael Waltrip led six laps of the Gatorade Duel behind the wheel of a backup car. Waltrip raced his way into the Daytona 500 in today’s first Duel race after … Read More
RuSPORT MSR Houston test wrap-up
Loveland, CO. – The RuSPORT team wrapped up their second testing session of the 2007 season at Mercedes Benz of Sugar Land Road Course in Houston with a solid performance, … Read More
Bubba Gump Turn One Club
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., the Official Seafood Restaurant sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach since 2004, will again host the "Turn One Club," one of the … Read More
Summerton to drive for Team USA again
Jonathan Summerton has been chosen to be the race driver for Team USA in the A1GP race in Durban, South Africa next week. Jonathan showed great potential at the last … Read More
Allmendinger fails to qualify for Daytona 500
AJ Allmendinger had to race his way into the Daytona 500 in today's first Gatorade 150 qualifying race but he crashed out of the race early. On lap 24 the … Read More
More cheating found in NASCAR
After a week long of cheating incidences, NASCAR inspectors have found more cheating – i.e. proving it is engrained in the culture. Is there any team in NASCAR that doesn't … Read More
Penske urges council to approve Belle Isle race
UPDATE With little fanfare and no discussion, the Detroit City Council today approved a contract to return Grand Prix racing to Belle Isle after a six-year absence. The council voted … Read More
Halliday relishes Aston Martin role
Living in London, the Aston Martin brand has a special place in the heart of Liz Halliday. Now she has the opportunity to drive an Aston Martin DBR9 for Team … Read More
Pedrosa puts Honda on top in Qatar
The Repsol Honda Team wrapped up the penultimate pre-season test in Qatar today with Dani Pedrosa topping the timesheets after a blistering lap on Michelin qualifying tires. The 21-year-old Spaniard … Read More
Doornbos splits with manager
Red Bull Racing test driver Robert Doornbos will not continue to work with his manager Marco Zecchi. Zecchi was Doornbos' manager since 2003 when the Dutchman was racing in the … Read More
Cheating Dodge team names interim crew chiefs
Team owner Ray Evernham will sit atop the pit box for Evernham Motorsports' #19 Dodge driven by Elliott Sadler during the Gatorade Duel 150-mile qualifying race Thursday, team officials confirmed … Read More
New GM Racing Engine to Power Chevy in Cup
It's all change for Team Chevy in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series in 2007. In addition to the scheduled introduction of the Impala SS Car of Tomorrow in March, GM … Read More
Rahal 2nd fastest in Houston
Graham Rahal concluded two day's of Champ Car testing with Newman Haas Racing at the MSR Houston this week, finishing second fastest overall, and top rookie driver of the field, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Bahrain to be 'crucial' test – RaikkonenRed Bull boosts morale with Barca banzaiAlonso dislikes new Barcelona chicaneRenault 'inconsistent' this winter – AlonsoV8 loss is $5m blow for Oz GP – … Read More