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    TV's McDreamy offers excitement for star-struck fans  Jul 4, 2009
    Dempsey is in town to compete in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Brumos Porsche 250 today at 2 p.m. in the No. 40 Mazda RX-8 car. Dempsey, 43, who grew up watching the Indy 500 races and has three children, said, "It's great to see the age of the fans" whether it's grandparents who took their grandchildren to see "Enchanted" or younger generations who watch him now on "Grey's.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Car Review The 2010 Ford Fusion H...  Jul 4, 2009
    The Fusion Hybrid has new body styling as well an all-new interior from the previous model year Fusion s. The sporty new look will attract the sports car enthusiast as well as consumers looking for a fuel-efficient four-door sedan. For the family orientated consumer, the Fusion has seating for five and will comfortably fit four adults. (Suite101.com)

    Cautious view from Toyota on NUMMI  Jul 3, 2009
    Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman is floating the idea of promoting a possible new NUMMI partnership of Toyota and Tesla Motors Inc., the San Carlos-based manufacturer of the Tesla Roadster, an electric-powered sports car. He said Fremont officials are very interested in the continued health of NUMMI, which provides nearly $2 million in annual property tax revenue to the city. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    A tiny Aston Martin for baby Bonds  Jul 1, 2009
    In an unlikely match-up, the classic British sports car maker has flagged its intention to build the Cygnet three-door hatchback, which is based on a $20,000 Toyota three-cylinder with less than one-sixth the power of some Aston Martins. "This concept - akin to an exclusive tender to a luxury yacht - will allow us to apply Aston Martin design language, craftsmanship and brand values to a completely new segment of the market," said Aston Martin's chief executive, Dr Ulrich Bez. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Porsche Rejects VW Takeover Offer  Jul 1, 2009
    Debt-laden Porsche rejected as "unfeasible" a bid from Volkswagen to buy 49% of the German sports car maker, hoping instead 00004000 for a deal with Qatar ... Porsche, the debt-laden German sports carmaker, on Monday rejected Volkswagen's offer to buy a 49 percent stake as the damaging power struggle between the two companies escalated. (BusinessWeek)

    Porsche says request for state aid rejected  Jul 1, 2009
    Squabbling between the two has reinforced hostility among German officials to providing the sports car maker with public aid ... Qatar has offered to invest in debt-laden German sports car maker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Qatar has plans to merge Porsche and VW  Jun 30, 2009
    On Monday, Stuttgart-based Porsche firmly rejected an offer from VW, which wants the maker of the 911 sports car to become its 10th brand. Porsche was initially set to buy VW and still owns 51 percent of the biggest European automaker. (Business Report, South Africa)

    James Bond's new hatch  Jun 30, 2009
    No doubt designed to spark controversy from a car maker that s built its reputation on sleek, two-door sports cars with up to 12 cylinders and supercar performance, the Cygnet is a sign of the times for luxury brands looking to downsize and explore new market opportunities ... Perhaps in a move to protect the integrity and exclusivity of the brand, he hinted that the Aston Martin Cygnet could make a perfect accompaniment to an Aston Martin sports car ... It's a great compliment that the Toyota... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Qatar makes offer for Porsche  Jun 30, 2009
    Qatar has offered to invest in debt-laden German sports car maker Porsche and to buy stock options it holds in Volkswagen. "We have received an offer from Qatar for the acquisition of a participation and a purchase of options on Volkswagen shares,'' a Porsche spokesman he said late on Monday. The offer would serve as a basis for further talks, but must be examined by the Porsche and Piech families, which own all of the voting rights in Porsche, he added. Sources close to the talks were quoted by... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    What a ride: The Corvette turns 56  Jun 30, 2009
    built the first Corvette, a two-seat sports car that would go on to become an American automotive icon, according to history ... "It was the early dawn of sports cars in this country. But in 1954, with sales less than anticipated, GM almost stopped production of its sports car." ... 9 Framingham dealerships includes a limited-edition GT1 Championship Corvette model with matching embroidery on the seat, center console and door panels, and a specially designed stripe on the outside to commemorate... (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Porsche rejects Volkswagens investment bid  Jun 30, 2009
    STUTTGART, Germany - Porsche has rejected Volkswagen AGs bid to take a 49 percent stake in the sports car maker, a company spokesman said Monday. Porsche Automobil Holding SE spokesman Albrecht Bamler said the offer by VW is not a viable option. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Beware God's messenger in the fancy suit when you pray  Jun 29, 2009
    Led by Armani-wearing, sports car driving, fifty-dollar haircut, celebrity pastors, their church services are one part entertainment, one part politics, and one part religion all blended together. The key doctrine of these churches as expressed in Rick Warren's best-selling "The Purpose Driven Life" is that God has a purpose for you. (Anchorage Daily News)

    VW Denies Having Issued Ultimatum to Porsche  Jun 29, 2009
    Der Spiegel magazine reported in its online edition on Saturday that Porsche had been pressed to agree by the end of June that VW take a 49 percent stake in Porsche's sports car business or else face claims to pay back a 700 million euro ($983. 8 million) loan in September. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Porsche Fumes at VW, Lower Saxony "Extortion"  Jun 28, 2009
    Der Spiegel magazine reported in its online edition on Saturday, that Porsche Chief Executive Wendelin Wiedeking and Chairman Wolfgang Porsche had been pressed to agree by the end of June that VW take a 49 percent stake in Porsche's sports car business for 3-4 billion euros ($4 ... Spiegel reported that as part of VW's proposal the Emirate of Qatar would buy Porsche's stock options in VW, which would subsequently integrate the Porsche sports car business into its operations. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Porsche rejects VW 'ultimatum' for merger plan  Jun 28, 2009
    German sports car maker Porsche rejected Saturday an "ultimatum" issued by rival Volkswagen to accept by Monday a proposal for cross-ownership leading eventually to a merger. BERLIN (AFP) - German sports car maker Porsche rejected Saturday an "ultimatum" issued by rival Volkswagen to accept by Monday a proposal for cross-ownership leading eventually to a merger. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Porsche Says Talks With Qatar Over Investment Have Entered `Final Stage'  Jun 27, 2009
    The maker of the 911 sports car may sell a stake for as much as 2. 5 billion euros ($3. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Daimler Fights for Its Future  Jun 26, 2009
    The sports car marker, which bit off more than it could chew in its takeover of Volkswagen (), is seeking an investor. Perhaps Daimler could invest in Porsche, also headquartered in Stuttgart, instead of the Emirate of Qatar. (BusinessWeek)

    Movie review: 'Transformers' gets its revenge  Jun 25, 2009
    Thus began humanity's first encounter with Transformers, a mechanized alien race that can morph from robot to internal-combustion transport (sports car, 18-wheeler, plane, etc. and back again in less time than it takes Homo sapiens to pry open the package on one of those selfsame Hasbro action figures. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    VW and Porsche accelerate on Qatar talk  Jun 25, 2009
    The heavily indebted sports car maker has been rumoured to be in talks with the Middle Eastern state for weeks on possible investment opportunities. EDITORS CHOICE. (FT.com -- Markets)

    Millionaire Matchmaker Hands Out New Electric Sports Car to Rolls Royce Clients  Jun 25, 2009
    Now through 2009, the 4M Club are throwing in a electric sports car, custom-built for the client. If they don't need the car, but still want the girl, the Rolls Royce matchmaking fee is negotiable. (PR Newswire)

    Chrysler to Idle St. Louis Dodge Ram Plant in July  Jun 25, 2009
    A plant in Detroit that makes the Dodge Viper sports car restarted earlier this month. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Playing with toys - and gender  Jun 24, 2009
    Playing with toys - and gender - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)

    US to loan $5.9 bln to Ford, $1.6 bln to Nissan  Jun 24, 2009
    Another 465 million dollars will be loaned to electric sports car maker Telsa. Additional loans will be awarded to "large and small automobile manufacturers and parts suppliers up and down the production chain" over the coming months, said Chu, who vowed to release the funds as quickly as possible. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    US to loan $US5.9b to Ford, $US1.6b to Nissan for fuel saving  Jun 24, 2009
    4 million) will be loaned to electric sports car maker Telsa. "The Ford Motor Co, an American icon will be awarded $US5.9 billion ($7.5 billion) in loans so the American workers can raise the efficiency of more than a dozen popular models," Chu said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Tesla's Musk fires back at Eberhard  Jun 23, 2009
    Musk wrote that when he met Eberhard, "he had no technology of his own, he did not have a prototype car and he owned no intellectual property relating to electric cars. All he had was a business plan to commercialize the AC Propulsion Tzero electric sports car concept. Three years later, when Eberhard was asked to leave Tesla, most of the work that he had been paid to do had to be redone.". Musk defends his education and professional background in the lengthy blog posting, and gives his version... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Four-cylinder Porsche?  Jun 23, 2009
    While the German sports car specialist has not officially confirmed that a four-cylinder engine will be fitted to its two-seaters, insiders suggest it s more than likely, backing up comments from a Porsche board member this week. The move would reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in line with Porsche's push to reduce its environmental footprint. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Tesla brings down production cost of Roadster  Jun 23, 2009
    NEW YORK - The CEO of Tesla Motors said Monday that the material cost of the electric car company's Roadster sports car has dropped to about $80,000, which should help the company reach profitability next month ... The Roadster, a two-seat electric sports car, can get more than 200 miles on a single charge with an acceleration of zero to 60 mph in just under 4 seconds. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft  Jun 23, 2009
    Blogs report on the BMW 755ih and the Toyota Supra hybrid sports car. News. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)

    * Qatari interest leads to family drama at Porsche  Jun 22, 2009
    Qatars prime minister has unintentionally fueled a family feud among the owners of German luxury sports car maker Porsche, the future of which is threatened by a takeover bid for Volkswagen. Porsche confirmed recently that it was in exclusive talks with Qatar on investing in the heavily indebted maker of the 911 sports car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    'Volkswagen sees positive Q2 results'  Jun 21, 2009
    BAYREUTH: Germany's Volkswagen will have a "positive result" in the second quarter and would consider giving sports car maker Porsche a loan if asked, VW's chief financial officer Hans Dieter Poetsch said on Saturday ... Germany's Volkswagen will have a "positive result" in the second quarter and would consider giving sports car maker Porsche a loan if asked, VW's chief financial officer Hans Dieter Poetsch said on Saturday. (India Times)

    Daimler in talks to buy stake in Porsche: report  Jun 20, 2009
    German car maker Daimler is in advanced talks to buy a stake in sports car maker Porsche, German magazine "manager magazin" reported on Friday on its website, citing financial sources ... Big gains on derivative bets linked to Volkswagen shares offset a decline in nine-month earnings at Porsche SE's core sports car business, results showed on Friday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    On the air TV and radio  Jun 20, 2009
    5 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series, EMCO Gears Classic, SPEED. 6:30 p.m. NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for 250 (same-day tape), ESPN2. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Morning leadoff  Jun 20, 2009
    SPEED - NASCAR, Sprint Cup, ``Happy Hour Series," final practice for Toyota/SaveMart 350, at Sonoma, Calif.4 p.m.SPEED - Rolex Sports Car Series, EMCO Gears Classic, at Lexington, Ohio5:30 p.m.ESPN2 - NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for 250, at West Allis, Wis. (same-day tape)7:30 p.m.ESPN2 - NASCAR, Nationwide Series, 250, at West Allis, Wis.BOXING4 p.m.ESPN CLASSIC - Champion Wladimir Klitschko (36-2-0) vs. Ruslan Chagaev (20-0-1), for IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight title, at... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    No. 1 Seed Nadal Withdraws From Wimbledon  Jun 20, 2009
    Few things capture the imagination like a great sports car. Look back at great sports cars of the past and into the future of speed and design. (KCRA 3, CA)

    New sports car company opens headquarters in Pompano  Jun 20, 2009
    If you see a unique sports car hitting 60 mph on a hairpin turn in Pompano Beach, it may be someone test-driving a Q1. Two South African entrepreneurs have opened the first and only dealership of Rossion Automotive in the former warehouse in Pompano. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    Porsche struggles with $12m debt  Jun 20, 2009
    Big gains on derivative bets linked to Volkswagen shares have offset a decline in nine-month earnings at Porsche's core sports car business. Porsche, scrambling to shore up its tattered balance sheet, blamed lower volumes and revenue, as well as investments on its upcoming model line and hybrid power-train technology. (BBC News -- Business)

    Benchmark DAX Index Fluctuates, Set for Weekly Decline; Volkswagen Drops  Jun 19, 2009
    The maker of the 911 sports car said nine-month sales declined 15 percent to 4. 64 billion euros ($6. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Couple Of Junkyard Jokes Between Stars  Jun 19, 2009
    "Paul drove me crazy talking about racing a 00004000 ll of the time . . . It just bored me to tears . . . So I went to a junkyard and said, 'Do you have a destroyed sports car and can you wrap it up, put a ribbon around it and leave it at Newman's house?' " Redford related to Donny Deutsch, who interviewed him before an audience yesterday at the Hilton New York, where the Oscar winner got a lifetime achievement award from global nonprofit Promax/BDA. Weeks later, Newman retaliated. Redford... (New York Post -- Gossip)

    We take Nissan 370Z for a spin  Jun 19, 2009
    On the road, the 370Z feels remarkably well planted, although it's not as direct as some other sports cars at the limit it still needs to be manhandled to get it to do exactly what you want. It's a true sports car, yet can also eat up the miles as ably as a true GT cruiser. (iAfrica.com)

    A bird's eye view of the air show  Jun 19, 2009
    Greg Poe's aerobatic MX-2 was clearly the sports car of the day's flying as he zipped in and out of view. The pilots say they are hoping for good weather Saturday, but the show will go on even if they have to deal with challenges from Mother Nature. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Is parenting uncool?  Jun 19, 2009
    This was followed by a silver sports car (or at least that was the 1980s Toyota marketing term for the Celica) to which I fitted a pair of alloy wheels so monstrously huge they scraped on the fenders every time I tried to turn a corner. In a fit of common sense just before Maisie was born I sold my gas-guzzling beast and, in probably my greatest ever selfless loving act, bought a very sensible beep-beep Barina. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Communication seen as key to improving CoT, racing  Jun 18, 2009
    Wider, taller and equipped with a front splitter that hugs the ground and a rear wing that gives the car a bit of sports car style, the so-called CoT is hard to balance. That makes passing difficult and draws constant complaints from the drivers, who generally dislike the car's feel. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Chrysler to Restart 7 Assembly Plants  Jun 18, 2009
    A plant in Detroit that makes the Dodge Viper sports car restarted Monday. In addition, parts stamping, engine and transmission factories that feed those plants also will restart June 29, Chrysler said in a statement. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Notebook: Goodyear finally satisfied with tire  Jun 17, 2009
    Kyle Busch and Scott Speed will co-drive a second Lexus-powered sports car for Chip Ganassi Racing at the Brumos Porsche 250 July 4 at the Daytona International Speedway. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regulars will drive in the race for prototypes and sports cars on the 3 ... Practice for the Grand-Am Sports Car Series race is at 8:30 a.m. on July 4. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 NISMO 370Z(TM)  Jun 17, 2009
    The new, second-generation NISMO Z continues the tradition of the original, offering unique performance and design attributes that true sports car enthusiasts are looking for - including a functional aerodynamic body design, 18 additional horsepower and a special sport-tuned suspension ... "The new NISMO Z is a tuner and Z enthusiast's dream - straight from the factory," said Pat Steiner, Director, Specialty Vehicles, Nissan Division, NNA. "With its dramatic exterior, custom interior,... (PR Newswire)

    GM hopeful of Saab sale  Jun 17, 2009
    General Motors has reached a tentative agreement to sell Saab to the Swedish sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg. It is the latest part of GM's reorganisation, which is also set to see the Opel and Vauxhall brands going to Canada's Magna. (BBC News -- Business)

    GM sells Saab to sports-car maker Koenigsegg  Jun 17, 2009
    US automaker GM said it is selling its beleaguered Saab Automobile to Swedish luxury sports car firm Koenigsegg, ending a 20-year tie-up which brought Saab a single annual profit. STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Fallen US auto giant GM said on Tuesday it is selling its beleaguered Saab unit to Swedish luxury sports car firm Koenigsegg, ending a 20-year tie-up which brought only a single annual profit ... Koenigsegg, founded in 1994 by Swedish businessman Christian von Koenigsegg, has just 45 employees and... (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Lazy Environmentalist says don't feel bad  Jun 17, 2009
    "I do my best thinking in the shower," Dorfman said, adding that he would rather drive a swift Audi than a gas-sipping Prius, even though he knows a hybrid is better for the planet than a sports car. "I care, but I'm lazy," he said. (Scientific American)

    New Investors Face Tough Road Ahead to Right Saab  Jun 17, 2009
    Somehow, a consortium of investors led by custom sports car maker Koenigsegg Automotive AB must restore Saab to the quirky, cutting edge and reliable brand once favored by professionals who wanted to look smart rather than wealthy ... Koenigsegg, (KOH-nigs-egg), a tiny company which produces only a dozen super cars a year costing more than $1 million each, was founded in 1994 by von Koenigsegg, a Swedish sports car fanatic and entrepreneur who remains chief executive. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Chrysler restarts Viper plant  Jun 16, 2009
    (AP) Chrysler has restarted a small factory that makes the Viper sports car. The Conner Avenue assembly plant in Detroit is the first to begin making vehicles since May 4 when the company shut down all of its plants after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (USA Today -- Autos)

    GMs Saab says on track to find new owner  Jun 16, 2009
    The company was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg, a Swedish sports car fanatic and entrepreneur, who remains the chief executive. It makes luxury sports cars at its headquarters, a former air force base near Angelholm, in southern Sweden. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Saab to be bought by Koenigsegg: GM  Jun 16, 2009
    US automaker General Motors has signed a tentative agreement to sell its beleaguered unit Saab Automobile to Swedish luxury sports car maker Koenigsegg, GM said in a statement on Tuesday ... Koenigsegg, founded in 1994 by Swedish businessman Christian von Koenigsegg, has just 45 employees and produces 18 high-end sports cars a year for more than a million euros (1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    GM and Chrysler's Bankruptcy Cases at a Glance  Jun 16, 2009
    The automaker said Monday that it restarted a small factory that makes the Viper sports car. The Conner Avenue assembly plant in Detroit is the first to begin making vehicles since May 4 when the company shut down all of its plants after it filed for bankruptcy protection. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Tough Luggage: Guy Gear  Jun 16, 2009
    A prominently featured Anti Gravity handle puts almost 85% of the weight on the wheels, rather than your body, and force sensors and tilt switches ensure this piece of tough luggage rides about as smoothly as a high-end sports car. The flashy utilities don t stop there; PA Series has a Live Locator ID in case your luggage is misplaced, and there is even a built-in umbrella should you and your bag get caught out in the rain away from home. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Virginia International Raceway's Historic Races Honors Ford Heacock III  Jun 16, 2009
    Danville -Vintage sports car racing personality and President of Heacock Classic, Ford Heacock III, was honored with the esteemed VIR Gold Cup award on Friday evening at the annual Black dinner at VIRginia International raceway's Heacock Gold Cup Historic Races. Heacock was presented the VIR Gold Cup award, "in the vintage spirit to someone who embodies performance, passion, camaraderie and contribution to the sport.". (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Fiat arrives and Chrysler is quietly born again  Jun 16, 2009
    New rechargeable electric vehicle - either a minivan, a sports car or one of two Jeep models - that can go 40 miles on electricity before being recharged. It will have a small conventional engine to generate electricity and keep it running past 40 miles. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Hogging the limelight: BMW beats Benz in sales  Jun 6, 2009
    Currently, Audi's portfolio of products for the Indian market include the A6, A8, Q7, A4, TT and the sports car R8 available at 11 dealerships across the country. The A4 and A6 are manufactured in the country and the rest of the Audi models are brought in as completely built units (CBU). (India Times)

    Tech Follies: Laptop Batteries, Netbooks, and Investor Funny Money  Jun 6, 2009
    This would be like selling a motorcycle and calling it a cheap sports car and it is inherently false advertising ... In effect it is a motorcycle with a sidecar, not a sports car ... Just like a Motorcycle has advantages and disadvantages over a sports car (hint: you can avoid more things with a motorcycle, and survive hitting more things with a sports car). (Datamation)

    How About Some Hi-Def Live Zoom-Zoom?  Jun 6, 2009
    More than 9,000 grassroots racers compete in various classes with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and the National Auto Sport Association (NASA). Racers who are years away from earning a driver's license can now begin their professional motorsports careers in the Mazda family ... At the track, you'll see MX-5 Miata, RX-8, MAZDA3, MAZDA6, RX-7 and other vintage Mazda models competing, because every Mazda has the Soul of a Sports Car. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    MADOFF $$ IS WASTED, VICTIMS SAY  Jun 5, 2009
    The 235,000 green sports car was allegedly paid for by the Ponzi schemer's London-based operation, Madoff Securities International Ltd.. In their Manhattan Bankruptcy Court filing, the victims recommended that Madoff bankruptcy trustee Irving Picard be put in charge of pursuing any other property located in the US.. (New York Post -- Business)

    America's prettiest road trips  Jun 5, 2009
    What's more, this winding road is an ideal place to take a corner-hugging sports car for intrepid journalists, a , perhaps. Just don't expect to be the only one with a nice car. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Speedtv.com To Stream Part Of Le Mans 24 Hours  Jun 5, 2009
    "We are working in concert with the linear network to provide sports car fans continuous coverage of the historic race by streaming portions live online when the network has other telecast commitments," said Kevin Annison, Speed vice president of digital and interactive media, in a statement. "This event demonstrates the role Speedtv.com can play with our enhanced broadband capabilities by offering a seamless transition between on-air and online coverage so viewers can watch the entire event.". (Multichannel News)

    This weekend on TV, radio  Jun 5, 2009
    SATURDAYAUTO RACING 2 p.m. - Rolex Sports Car: Six Hours of The Glen, Speed ... 6 p.m. - Rolex Sports Car: Six Hours of The Glen, Speed. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Paralyzed man drives his 'quad rod' race car  Jun 5, 2009
    Halloran, regional executive of the Sports Car Club of America, declared Heagy up to the task of driving a victory lap in the specially equipped Firebird right before the Trans Am race. The goal was getting the Firebird ahead of the field as the pace car, but the Trans Am racers can't run under 50 mph, and Heagy topped out at about 40 mph Tuesday. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    NASCAR dream: Dale Jr. vs. Danica  Jun 5, 2009
    He also has covered the NHRA, the IndyCar Series and the Grand-American and American LeMans sports car series, and motorcycle, ATV, speedboat and personal watercraft racing. He was part of a team recognized by its peers for its coverage of the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and for several NASCAR season preview sections. (Florida Today)

    OAS Lifts Ban On Cuba After 47 Years  Jun 4, 2009
    " The Obama administration has hoped its recent overtures to the Cuban government would overcome widespread resentment in the Americas over Washington's long history of isolating Havana. U.S. officials have lifted restrictions on money transfers and travel to the island by Americans with family there and are resuming long-stalled immigration and postal service talks. ___ Associated Press writers Anita Snow in Havana and Ian James in Caracas, Venezuela, contributed to this report. Copyright 2009... (KCRA 3, CA)

    'Forza Motorsport 3': An easier ride  Jun 4, 2009
    The driving feels much easier when focused solely on navigating your sports car. The rewind feature is equally interesting. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Government set to dictate auto choices  Jun 2, 2009
    If this becomes law, we'll lose the option to buy a new full-size pickup or automobile, an SUV, a minivan or a real sports car, regardless of our family size, our business needs or our desires as fun-loving Americans. Please examine the tiny cars that average Europeans and Asians are driving today. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    In pictures: History of General Motors  Jun 2, 2009
    GM launched its first sports car with the Chevrolet Corvette in 1953. Thousands of people gathered in Nashville, Tennessee in June 2003 to celebrate the car's 50th anniversary. (BBC News -- Business)

    Energy efficient vehicles to highlight 'Clean Car Corridor'  Jun 2, 2009
    A new Tesla, the $120,000 high-performance all-electric sports car. An Electric Vehicle (EV) provided by Plug In America, a coalition of advocates for clean air and energy independence. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Life on camera  Jun 1, 2009
    Jon Gosselin is a rarely-do-well who would rather salvage his white sports car than his now-crumbling marriage. The couple signed on to the show in 2007 to create a charming record of their family's very unusual life. (USA Today)

    Saab reconstruction process extended  May 31, 2009
    Reports have also suggested interest from Chinese automakers, such as Geely Automobile Holdings, as well as Swedish sports car maker Koeningsegg and US Wall Street veteran Ira Rennert. Geely has denied reports it was bidding for Saab. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Marshall: In black community, NASCAR still has room to grow  May 31, 2009
    Lester was the only African-American driver competing in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series and the Sprint Cup in 2007 before moving exclusively to the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. One driver across the pond could be a major influence in the U.S. Lewis Hamilton, a 24-year-old from Great Britain, has drawn comparisons to Tiger Woods. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    GM: The mighty has fallen  May 31, 2009
    "It was the epitome of what a sports car should be.". In 1979, GM employed 618,000 Americans, more than any other company. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    New show title: 'Jon & Kate Plus Hate'?  May 30, 2009
    That doesn't stop Jon from gnawing on the hand that feeds him, soon after he turns up for the kids' party in a flashy white sports car. At the end of the episode, Jon and Kate are forced to sit on the same couch to address their current marital status. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    New Office To Oversee Cyber Security  May 30, 2009
    "Another expert said government and the private sector need to start sharing information about known threats."Gone are the days where people can think, 'This is not my problem,' or 'I'm going to hide my problem from the others,'" said digital forensics expert Bret Padres.Some in Congress, including Sen. Susan Collins, are concerned that the new czar won't have enough power to get past the bureaucratic turf battles that have undermined similar efforts in the past.The Obama administration said... (KCRA 3, CA)

    Forget the Ashes, it's the battle of the WAGS  May 30, 2009
    So I would like to introduce WAGS captain, tourism spokeswoman, supermodel, sports car owner and UN peacekeeping ambassador Posh Bingle. Vice-captain will be Lee Furlong, girlfriend of Shane Watson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    A Review of Jon and Kate Plus 8 Pre...  May 28, 2009
    That million-dollar estate that they now live in, must have a large up-keep to it alone, not the mention the kind of lifestyle that the couple have become accustomed to - Kate s wardrobe, appearance and Jon s fancy sports car. They ve become a product and if they don t see it, the kids will be the ones to suffer. (Suite101.com)

    Secrets To Saving On Car Insurance  May 27, 2009
    "Youll pay more for a red sports car than you would, say, for a minivan.". Good credit is also an incentive for car insurers to give you a lower rate, Koeppen said. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Porsche $24 Billion of Options Profit in Peril as Volkswagen Fights Merger  May 27, 2009
    The 78-year-old maker of the 911 sports car piled up more than 9 billion euros in debt and hasnt been able to raise the financing even after the options contracts surged in value along with the sevenfold gain in VW since 2005, according to the analysts. Porsche is attempting to negotiate a merger with Volkswagen and seek an investor to provide cash after its bid last year fell apart when VWs of Lower Saxony vetoed the proposal and its car deliveries fell 27 percent in the six months ended... (Bloomberg)

    GOP Senator: Court Nominee Could Incite Filibuster  May 26, 2009
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    Nissan 370Z in SA soon  May 24, 2009
    The new Nissan 370Z sports car, successor to the 350Z, goes on sale in South Africa on 10 June. The new 370Z raises the bar on the driving experience of this uniquely Japanese sports coupe. (iAfrica.com)

    Car lovers wary of the future keep the faith rolling  May 24, 2009
    It's been nicknamed "the sports car America loved first," because the country went bonkers over the cute and nimble vehicles that prompted the creation of the Corvette. Yeah, I love it. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Nostalgia lane  May 24, 2009
    Maybe the name conjures an image of his namesake 1980s gull-wing sports car, wrapped in the sort of stainless steel usually reserved for kitchen appliances and mixing bowls. Lesko remembers DeLorean as the engineer behind the Pontiac GTO, short for Gran Turismo Omologato -- Italian for grand touring certified. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Josh Duhamel looking for speed at Indianapolis  May 24, 2009
    Dempseys a serious, if part-time, sports car racer. Emerson Fittipaldi, last years pace-car driver, won Indy twice. (MSNBC -- News)

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