UAW President Ron Gettlefinger Announces Retirement In 2010

Yesterday, United Auto Workers president Ron Gettlefinger announced he would be retiring in 2010, laying to rest rumors that suggested he would be seeking a third term in office. Obligated by UAW law to retire from office at age 65, Gettlefinger, now 64, will be ending his 7-year reign next year in the middle of [...]

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V8 Supercars 2009 Season Starts Where 2008 Ended

What’s that you say? You don’t know about the Australian V8 Supercars Championship Series? And you call yourself a car guy.
The V8 Supercar Series, for those who aren’t familiar, is the premier Australian touring car series. Racing only with Australian-developed RWD V8 sedans, it features the current Holden VE Commodore (sold in North America as [...]

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Audi Crowned Official Luxury Vehicle Of The New York Yankees

Today, Audi of America announced they will become the official luxury vehicle and heavy sponsor of the New York Yankees. Scheduled to officially launch at the start of the 2009 baseball season, the Audi-Yankee partnership will extend through the 2011 season and provide Audi with an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate their support of America’s favorite [...]

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Congress Approves $5B Aid Package For Auto Suppliers

Today, the auto supplier industry received their piece of the government aid pie with the passage of a $5 billion aid package dubbed the Supplier Support Program. As pert the terms of the program, the initial funds will come from Uncle Sam’s wallet but it is the auto manufacturers themselves who will ultimately be responsible [...]

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Jeep Rocky Mountain Edition Models Introduced, Score Big Yawns

Looking to move as much merchandise as possible, Jeep as unveiled the Rocky Mountain Edition ultimate off-roading package. Available on either the 2009 Jeep Patriot, Liberty, or Compass, all Rocky Mountain Edition Jeeps come standard with a power sunroof and a wide array of accessories intended to bolster the out-of-doors, original Jeep experience.
We’re just kidding, [...]

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TRAVIS PASTRANA TO RACE IN ST. LOUIS SUPERCROSS!

"I have three goals heading into this weekend's
race in St. Louis: qualify for the main event, race all 20 laps
without hitting the dirt and lead one lap of either the qualifier
or the main event," said Pastrana.

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Toyota Creates World�s 1st Rear-Center Airbag, Volvo Seen Yawning

Perhaps in response to the concerns raised in regards to rear-seat safety by the super compact Toyota iQ, Toyota unveiled today the world’s first rear-seat center airbag. Obviously designed to reduce the iQ from “screaming metal” to simply “metal” deathtrap, the new center airbag is intended to provide a buffer between the two closely-seated rear [...]

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