More than One-Third of Vehicle Owners Plan to Spend a Portion of Tax Refund on Their Car, Truck or Motorcycle, According to eBay Motors Survey

Results indicate refund dollars most likely to be used for maintenance, repairs, or buying a vehicle

SAN JOSE, CA – April 3, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – As Tax Day fast approaches and refunds begin making their way into the bank accounts of many Americans, a new survey commissioned by eBay Motors found that more than one-third of vehicle owners anticipating tax refunds will spend a portion of their newly found cash on something related to a car, truck, or motorcycle, and the parts to repair and maintain them. The data is based on a recent survey conducted for eBay Motors by Harris Interactive, which polled more than 2,200 adults across the United States*.

According to the survey, 34 percent of current vehicle owners expecting tax refunds said they will spend part of their refund money to buy new or used cars or trucks, or spruce up their current vehicles. The categories in which the most people intend to put their tax refund dollars toward are:

		1. Maintenance (49 percent)
		2. Repairs (32 percent)
		3. Buying a new or used vehicle (21 percent)
		4. Tires (19 percent)
		5. Cleaning or detailing (14 percent)
		** Survey respondents were able to select multiple options

On average, respondents who expect to spend at least some of their refund on a vehicle or parts and accessories plan to put 31 percent of this year’s refund toward a vehicle-related expense. In addition, 42 percent of respondents say they plan to take automotive-related deductions when they file their taxes.

“The survey findings support the trends we have seen over the past few years in relation to sales and search increases on eBay Motors over the course of the Tax Season,” said Gregory Boutte, vice president of eBay Motors and Electronics in North America. “This increased activity speaks to the selection and value people have come to associate with eBay Motors. With more than 22 million parts available on the site at any given time, eBay Motors is the place where people looking to spend refund dollars can find just about anything they need for their vehicle, whether they’re shopping online or from their mobile devices.”

In 2010 and 2011, total searches for parts & accessories on eBay Motors during Tax Season (March and April) grew 17 percent and 23 percent, respectively, when compared to the average number of searches in other months of the year. As a result, sales of parts and accessories have also shown growth during the tax season in prior years. Tires and wheels have traditionally been the most popular tax-season accessories eBay shoppers purchase for their vehicles. Other popular items include grilles, motorcycle parts, and motorcycle accessories, including jackets, leathers and helmets.

In addition to parts, people appear to be putting their tax refunds toward their summer pastimes. In 2011, top non-traditional and motorsports vehicle sales on eBay Motors during tax season included Honda ATVs, Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles, and Bass fishing boats.

Further, Americans appear to view tax refunds as opportunities to make purchases of vehicles associated with the joys of driving. The search terms on eBay Motors that have shown the greatest increase in frequency during the past two tax seasons are motorcycle, sports car and exotic-related vehicles, such as: Harley-Davidson, Corvette and Mustang.

People will also be shopping eBay Motors via their mobile devices this tax season. More than 173,000 parts and accessories and 3,400 vehicles are sold each week through eBay mobile applications. These purchases include high-ticket items – the most expensive motors related mobile purchase on eBay mobile applications in the U.S. in 2011 was a Lamborghini Gallardo, purchased for $249,999. People can visit Mobile.eBay.com to learn more, and download eBay applications, including the eBay Motors iPhone app.

People who plan to spend part of their refund on their vehicle this tax season can get even more for their tax refund dollars by visiting eBay’s Uncle Sam’s Garage, a site offering rebates and sales on wheels, rims, tires, turbo kits and more throughout the tax season. The garage is open now through April 17.

*The Harris Interactive online survey was conducted February 13 and 15, 2012, and was weighted to reflect the composition of the adult population and to adjust for the respondents’ propensity to be online.

About eBay Motors

eBay Motors, a part of eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), is the Internet’s largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive. The site offers everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as collector cars, motorcycles, auto parts and accessories. Nearly 4.5 million new and used vehicles have been sold on eBay Motors, and there are more than 22 million automotive parts and accessories available on eBay Motors at any given time.

Contacts

eBay Motors
Todd Witkemper, 408-376-8670
twitkemper@ebay.com
or
Airfoil PR, for eBay Motors
Kristen Berry, 650-691-7314
berry@airfoilpr.com

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Motorcycle Car Racetrack Drift Insanity

KENNESAW, GA – February 27, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – What happens when you combine a Graves WORKS Project / 2012 Yamaha R1 / purpose-built stunt bike, a three-time XDL stunt champion, fast cars, hot girls, helicopters, an awesome race track and film the entire event through Tyler Kirk Films? Pure and sic drift insanity and the most advanced drift bike ever built. Graves Yamaha champion stunt rider Bill Dixon and Graves Motorsports teamed up for the epic undertaking of creating a purpose-built stunt bike designed to showcase Bill Dixon’s stunt capabilities. When they tested the bike at Willow Springs Raceway, it blew away everyone’s expectations. “When Chuck Graves told me there were no limits to what Graves Motorsports could do, I had no idea he meant it literally,” said Bill Dixon, “The bike is the epitome of badass.” Watch for Dixon’s favorite shot of the video; him passing the Nissan GTR mid-corner in a high speed drift with the helicopter hovering on the outside of the turn. “Bill had so much fun drifting the Graves Yamaha, I was jealous,” said Chuck Graves of Graves Motorsports, “Projects like this are the driving force at Graves. ‘Create without limits’, ‘Strive for 11/10ths’, ‘Give maximum effort’ and ‘Just a bit more’ are the maxims we live by at Graves. I can’t wait for the next project!”

Dixon’s Leathers: Speed & Strength Twist of Fate 2.0 Race Suit
Dixon’ Helmet: SS 1500 Seven Sins Helmet
Gloves: SSgear.com Call to Arms Gloves
Boots: Speed & Strength Boots

Motorcycle Specs:

• 2012 Yamaha R1
• Graves Motorsports Superbike Engine
• Graves Motorsports WORKS Suspension
• Graves Motorsports WORKS Suspension Link
• Graves Motorsports Low Mount Full Exhaust System
• Graves Motorsports Modified R1 / R6 Tail Section
• Yamaha YEC Kit ECU
• Dunlop Road Smart Tires
• Dynojet PC5, Secondary Fuel Module, Quick Shifter, Auto Tuner
• Custom Fuel Cell
• Hand Fabricated Carbon Tank Bodywork Cover
• Multiple Fuel Mapping options
• Thumb Throttle
• Braking Rotors
• Rear Hand Brake
• Thrust Company 55 Tooth Sprocket
• Hel Brake Lines
• RUNMAN INC All In One Triple Clamp
• RSC Clutch Lever
• Htmoto Traction Seat and Tank Cover
• No Limit Edition GPR Stabilizer
• Taylor Made Carbon Fiber Stunt Tank

Filmed and Produced by Tyler Kirk Films:

• Camera Operator 1: Jeremy Billera
• Camera: Cannon 7d
• Camera Operator 2: Chris Santi
• Camera: Cannon 7d

Elite Helicopter Model: 2012 Robinson Raven II R44
Owner: Simon Davis
Pilots: Esteban Jimenez / Gil Rouseau
Elite Helicopter Tours www.elitehelicoptertours.com

Models:

• Angela Sommers
• Destiny Dixon

Car: 2012 Stillen Nissan GTR-R35BE
Car driver provided by: Rifster Stunt Driving

Music: Archon Neutrad

Sound Engineering: Sound Faktory

Bill Dixon would like to thank his sponsors:

• Yamaha
• Graves Motorsports
• Speed & Strength
• Dunlop
• Runman Incorporated
• HT Moto
• Moto Heaven
• Freestyle Ingenuity
• RSC

Graves Motorsports is a leading motorcycle sport bike parts and accessories manufacturer. Graves Motorsports produces exhaust systems, fender eliminator kits, frame sliders, velocity stacks, engine case covers, engine performance and the leading resource for Dynojet Power Commander + accessories. Graves Motorsports has two locations: Van Nuys, California and Kennesaw, Georgia. Toll Free Sales # 855-994-0990

Website – www.gravesport.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graves-Motorsports/341473502220
Twitter – @gravesport

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Sparta Commercial’s Subsidiary, Specialty Reports, Inc., Launches CarVINreport.com

NEW YORK, NY – March 10, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTCQB: SRCO) announced today that its subsidiary, Specialty Reports, Inc. is launching its third product offering, CarVINreport.com, which will provide online auto history reports to consumers, car dealers, insurers, and others with an interest in knowing whether or not a particular vehicle has salvage or damage history, any record of theft, and additional important information.

While there are other online sources that offer similar information, CarVINreport.com will be less costly to consumers and dealers alike. To illustrate, the best known and most widely used provider of auto history reports charges car dealers a minimum monthly fee, in addition to the cost of each report, regardless of the number of reports purchased. CarVINreport.com will charge no minimum monthly fees and believes each report will cost less than the rate charged by other similar websites.

Specialty Reports, Inc.’s first product, Cyclechex.com, introduced in 2010, is an online source offering motorcycle history reports. Following Cyclechex, RVchecks.com was recently launched to provide recreational vehicle history reports for a large range of recreational type vehicles.

CarVINreport.com, like Cyclechex.com and RVchecks.com, requires a seventeen-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to be entered. Regardless of the country of origin, CarVINreport.com will produce virtually instantly a detailed auto history report of the car, van, or SUV, showing the recorded, salvage, rebuilt, flood or theft information, and other valuable data.

Speaking about the launch of CarVINreport.com, Anthony Havens, CEO of Sparta and Specialty Reports, Inc., said, “When we launched Specialty Reports, Inc. in June, 2010 with Cyclechex.com as our initial product offering, we knew that we were filling a genuine need, especially among consumers and powersports dealers, and the response has been outstanding. We also knew at that time that there were several other similar products we wanted to bring to market. After recently launching RVchecks.com, CarVINreport.com is our newest product offering. In the case of auto history reports, there is competition. But we’ve identified segments of the market outside the dealer relationships that the competition already has in place. And we’re confident that with our low pricing, our commitment to excellent service, and our ‘no hassle’ 100% money-back guarantee, CarVINreport.com will be highly successful.”

About Sparta Commercial Services, Inc.
Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. is a New York-based, nationwide financial services company offering financing and leasing products to consumers and retail powersports dealers. Sparta also serves municipal and governmental agencies nationwide with its Municipal Lease Program, which offers financing for essential equipment for the law enforcement and emergency response communities.

Our subsidiary, Specialty Reports, Inc., is in the business of offering online access to title histories and salvage information for various classes of previously owned assets. CarVINreport is its third product offering, RVchecks was the second, and Cyclechex Motorcycle History Report was Specialty Reports’ initial product release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are valid only as of today and we disclaim any obligation to update this information. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to potential future losses, obtaining, satisfying terms of, and amount of credit lines, competition, financing and commercial agreements and strategic alliances, seasonality, potential fluctuations in operating results and rate of growth, management of potential growth, system interruption, consumer and industry trends, limited operating history, and government regulation. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov

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Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle

January 20, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – A stretched 05 Kawasaki ZX10 piloted by Nick “Apex” Brocha vs. a Corvette-Powered RX7 driven by Jim Guthrie in a high speed drifting battle.

Download Hi-Res Desktop Images: http://iconmotosports.net/2011/01/hig…

Nick’s Icon Gear:
Variant Salvo HiViz Helmet
Overlord Prime Hero Jacket
Overlord Prime Pants
Overlord Gloves
Patrol Boots

Jim’s Icon Gear:
Alliance Reflective Helmet
29′r Gloves

Cameras:
Canon 5D
Canon 7D
Panasonic GH1
GoPro Hero HD

RC:
Traxxas Rustler VXL Brushless w/ 11.1v LiPo Battery

Hagerty Provides Immediate Access to Auction Results for One of the Most Significant Collector Car Events in the World

Daily Press Briefings Will Share Comprehensive Sales Results and Trends from Auction Houses

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – January 17, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of collector car insurance, is launching a resource exclusively for media that will provide daily sales results from the auction houses participating in the famed Scottsdale collector car auction weekend from January 21 – 23, 2011. Media who register in advance will receive a detailed email reporting on the previous day’s auction sales results, sent each morning as compiled by Hagerty’s team of experts.

“For many years our team of experts has served as an unbiased resource on values and trends in the collector car hobby,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance. “As one of the most important events in the collector car market, we felt Scottsdale was the right time to launch our first-ever media center as a comprehensive resource for media to access sales data on a daily basis.  In addition to sales figures, we will help media analyze the impact these figures will have on existing values and setting new trends in the collector car market.”

Those media who will be in Scottsdale are invited to visit the Hagerty Media Center located at the Penske Automotive Group on 350 N Hayden Rd in Scottsdale, AZ. Live daily press briefings led by Hagerty will be held on Jan. 21, 22 and 23 from 9:00 – 9:45 am.

To register to attend or receive the daily press briefings via email, please visit www.hagerty.com/auctionresults.

Other events at the Hagerty Media Center will include educational seminars such as “Unrestored Cars,” “Valuations Seminar,” and a “Detailing Seminar.”  All are open to the public and free of charge.  Visit www.hagerty.com/scottsdale for a detailed schedule of events at the Hagerty Media Center.

Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc. is the leading insurance agency for collector vehicles in the world and host to the largest network of collector car owners. Hagerty offers insurance for collector cars, motorcycles and motorcycle safety equipment, tractors, automotive tools and spare parts, and even “automobilia” (any historic or collectible item linked with motor vehicles). Hagerty also offers overseas shipping/touring insurance coverage, commercial coverage and club liability coverage. For more information, call (800) 922-4050 or visit www.hagerty.com.

SOURCE: Hagerty

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SPEED™ Extends Long-Running Relationship with Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions

40 Hours of Live Coverage from 40^th Annual Scottsdale Auction Kicks Off New Deal

CHARLOTTE, NC – January 11, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – On the eve of the 40^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction, SPEED and Barrett-Jackson Auction Company have agreed on a new deal, extending their long-running broadcast partnership through 2014.

“The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions are cornerstones of SPEED’s automotive enthusiast programming,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “Craig Jackson and his team continue to be tremendous partners, and this new deal is the direct result of a truly collaborative effort to find the best ways to deliver these larger-than-life events to our viewers.”

SPEED began broadcasting Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions with five hours of live coverage from Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1997; just one year after the network went on the air. In 2011, SPEED will deliver more than 100 hours of live coverage from Barrett-Jackson events in Scottsdale, West Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas and Orange County, California, beginning with 40 hours from this year’s 40^th Anniversary event in Scottsdale on Jan. 18-23.

“For more than 13 years, we’ve collaborated with SPEED to bring the excitement and energy of the auction block to fans’ living rooms across the country,” explained Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Not only were we the first collector car auction to be aired live on a TV network, together we introduced innovative experiences to viewers, such as the timed lot numbers. We look forward to many more years of success with our friends at SPEED.”

“When we established our relationship with SPEED, car collecting was very different,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Through our national broadcasts, we’ve been able to bring millions more people into the hobby. SPEED and Barrett-Jackson have fundamentally changed car collecting by making it a mainstream hobby.”

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
2011 Scottsdale (Ariz.) Coverage Schedule
(All Times Eastern; Schedule Subject To Change)
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				7 – Midnight			(Live)
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				7 – Midnight			(Live)
Thursday, Jan. 20
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				7 – Midnight			(Live)
Friday, Jan. 21
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				2 p.m. – Midnight			(Live)
Saturday, Jan. 22
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				2 p.m. – 1 a.m.			(Live)
Sunday, Jan. 23
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event				2– 6 p.m.			(Live)

The popular interactive game, “Barrett-Jackson Fantasy Bid,” also will continue in 2011. Launched in 2005, SPEED Fantasy Bid (http://www.speedfantasybid.com/) recorded 50,000 bids in its inaugural year. In 2010, almost 700,000 Web and wireless SMS text bids were cast in conjunction with the season-opening January auction in Scottsdale.

About the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company specializes in providing products and services to collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Named one of the top 100 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Magazine in 2010, Barrett-Jackson produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla., Orange County, Calif. and Las Vegas. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. Established in 1971, Barrett-Jackson is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

About SPEED™

SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in more than 82 million homes in North America, SPEED, a member of the FOX Sports Media Group, is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, please visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.

About FOX Sports Media Group

FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching over 20 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.

CONTACT

SPEED
Erik Arneson
704-501-5795
Erik.Arneson@SPEED.com

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Iconic Hollywood Car Designer George Barris Selected Top Judge for SPEED’s Car Warriors

Creative Mind behind Batmobile, Munster Koach Leads Panel Featuring Experts Jimmy Shine and ‘Mad Mike’ Martin

CHARLOTTE, NC _ January 04, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – With decades of experience under his belt, having designed some of Hollywood’s most recognizable custom cars ever, George Barris, ‘King of the Kustomizers,’ joins fellow automotive geniuses Jimmy Shine and “Mad Mike” Martin as judges for SPEED’s new all-star build show, Car Warriors, set to premiere Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET.

The one-hour weekly series, shot on a purpose-built set developed on the grounds of Ted Moser’s famed Picture Car Warehouse in Northridge, Ca., features a hand-picked, eight-person All-Star automotive team taking on shops from around the country in a pressure-packed, 72-hour restoration project, matching wits, skills and stamina on a wide variety of vehicles. Barris, Shine and Martin review the results and determine the winning team.

“The time frame will be their biggest challenge,” Barris said. “The teams need to be prepared to work around the clock with little break. It’s tiresome… they are going to have coffee coming out of their ears in order to allow them to stay awake, focused and driven to win.”

Barris designs dominated 1960’s television. The Munsters, The Beverly Hillbillies, My Mother the Car, Mannix, The Good Guys and hundreds of TV specials were just a few of the Barris projects that generated millions of images and toy models of America’s best-loved cars. However, the most famous TV car in the entire world (even to this day) is Barris’ 1960s Batmobile, created for one of the most-beloved series of our time – Batman, with Adam West and Burt Ward.

For a look at Barris’ famous creations, please visit www.barris.com.

Barris’ client list reads like a stroll on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame, as he has done custom work for John Wayne, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, Sean Connery, Peter Fonda, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

Joining Barris on the Car Warriors judging panel are Shine, lead builder at the world famous So-Cal Speed Shop, and Martin, the wiring magician from Galpin Auto Sports and the popular television series Pimp My Ride.

Hosted by Marc Istook, Car Warriors headlines an aggressive 2011 SPEED prime time programming campaign. Beginning the week of Feb. 21, SPEED is launching six new titles following its highly rated coverage of NASCAR’s season-opening Speedweeks events from Daytona Beach. In addition to Car Warriors, the network is rolling out:

(Note: The list below identifies working titles that may change by air time)

American Trucker (Thursdays at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET, two 30-minute episodes) – Produced by BCII Productions (Overhaulin’, Livin’ the Low Life, Payback, Hot Rod TV) and hosted by designer/artist and fanatical truck expert Rob Mariani, a finalist on HGTV’s Design Star, this new show introduces the audience to iconic trucks, the famous routes they followed and the cargo missions that made history.

Car Science (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET, two 30-minute episodes) – The producers of the popular franchise series Sports Science and Fight Science bring a mad-cap scientific approach to the world of automobiles.

Speedmakers (Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, 60 minutes) – Produced by Michael Hoff Productions (Ultimate Factories, Mega Structures, Ghost Detectives), Speed Makers takes a look at the iconic builders and epic innovators of acceleration. From celebrated mega-structures like Daytona International Speedway to behind the scenes at Aston Martin, this show celebrates the masterminds of engineering power.

Ticket to Ride with Dan Neil (Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET) – Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal automotive writer Dan Neil takes viewers inside the business of cars, offering insightful test drives, interviews and commentary with a trademark wit that has made Neil a must-read for car lovers.

The 10 (Wednesday at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, two 30-minute episodes) – A fast-paced list program, highlighting the best of the best from the world of NASCAR. First season topics include Most Bizarre Finishes, Throw-downs, Talladega Moments, All-Time Races, Closest Calls and Earnhardt Moments.

In 2011, SPEED’s Monday-Sunday NASCAR coverage continues to anchor the network, with NASCAR Race Hub (Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET) and several new programs in development. Weekend programming continues to be loaded with live racing coverage from the worlds of NASCAR, Formula One, Grand American Road Racing, AMA Supercross, MotoGP, ARCA and others, as well as industry-leading motor sports news programs Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain and The SPEED Report.

About SPEED™

SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in more than 82 million homes in North America, SPEED, a member of the FOX Sports Media Group, is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, please visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.

About FOX Sports Media Group

FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching over 20 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.

www.SPEED.com

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NPRA Criticizes EPA Decision to Increase Ethanol in Gasoline Could Damage Motorcycles

WASHINGTON, DC – October 13, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Gregory M. Scott, executive vice president and general counsel of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, issued the following statement criticizing the decision announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency to approve the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) for late-model cars, up from the current limit of 10 percent ethanol (E10):

“The Environmental Protection Agency today abdicated its responsibility to safeguard our nation’s public health and environment and became the Ethanol Promotion Agency. EPA’s unwise and premature decision to allow the sale of gasoline with higher levels of ethanol may be good politics in Corn Belt states on the eve of the midterm elections, but it is bad news for every American who owns a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, snowmobile, lawnmower, chainsaw or anything else powered by gasoline.

“The ethanol industry has won a victory today by convincing the federal agency charged with protecting our nation’s public health and environment to disregard public safety and environmental issues and instead base a major policy decision on inadequate engine test data that has not been made public or reviewed independently. The American people are the losers today because EPA has violated President Obama’s 2009 commitment to them to put science ahead of politics.

“EPA is asking the American people to pump first and ask questions later, and to become guinea pigs in a giant science experiment that involves their vehicles, their gasoline-powered equipment, and their safety. Instead of rushing to judgment to announce this decision today, EPA should have required the completion of thorough and objective scientific testing of increased ethanol in gasoline to protect millions of Americans.

“Our nation’s domestic petroleum refiners are committed to manufacturing safe, reliable and clean gasoline, and we will continue to oppose any EPA actions that could endanger the safety of the American families, farmers and truckers we serve every day. We take the confidence Americans place in our products – demonstrated by the millions of times each day that consumers purchase gasoline and diesel fuel – very seriously, and we will consider every option available to reverse EPA’s ill-considered and politically motivated decision.”

NPRA members include more than 450 companies, including virtually all U.S. refiners and petrochemical manufacturers. Our members supply consumers with a wide variety of products and services used daily in their homes and businesses. These products include gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, lubricants and the chemicals that serve as “building blocks” in making everything from plastics to clothing to medicine to computers.

SOURCE: National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

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Searching for Your Next Car Is a Snap With autoTRADER Mobile App

New iPhone App puts the power of autoTRADER.ca right in the palm of your hand

TORONTO, ONTARIO – May 18, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Finding a used car for sale on the go has never been easier with the new automotive iPhone App, recently launched by autoTRADER. Consumers now have access to one of the largest online automotive inventories in Canada – anytime, anywhere. In the first 4 days on the App store, the autoTRADER App became one of the top 10 Free Lifestyle App in Canada.

“We are proud to be the first Canadian automotive media to launch an iPhone App that makes it easy for our mobile users, 85% of whom already use iPhone or iPod Touch to browse autoTRADER.ca,” says Geneviève LeBrun, Vice President of Marketing, TRADER Corporation. “With this new App, we have put over 200,000 vehicles in the palm of the consumer’s hand, and introduced another option to browse for vehicles in addition of searching in print and online.”

The autoTRADER.ca mobile App is free to download both in English and French. The user-friendly mobile App also provides:

• Fast and simple browse by makes and models, easy search by keyword, and sort by location, price and most recent content
• View all commercial and private-owner listings, including photos, based on your location
• Dealer locator by postal code or local proximity-based search using GPS
• Quick save feature to go back to user’s favorites
• Contact the seller in one touch

This new mobile search application leverages the power of autoTRADER.ca listings and helps connect dealers with their potential on-the-go buyers.

The application can be downloaded directly to an iPhone from the Apple iTunes App Store™.

About TRADER Corporation

TRADER Corporation (Trader) is a leader in print and digital vertical media and offers a broad set of services such as inventory management, web solutions, optimization of media spend and lead-generation campaigns. TRADER caters to the automotive, real estate and generalist verticals. Its main print brands include autoTRADER (.ca)™, autoHEBDO (.net)™, Buy&Sell (.com)™, and LesPAC.com. TRADER Corporation is owned by Yellow Media Inc., a subsidiary of Yellow Pages Income Fund (TSX:YLO.UN). For more information about TRADER Corporation, visit www.TraderCorporation.com or for recent news on autoTRADER, follow us on Twitter at autoTRADER_ca or on Facebook at autoTRADER Canada.

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BMW Motorcycle Stars in Million-Click Video

March 16, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – A BMW motorcycle, the new BMW S 1000 RR, is creating some buzz for the brand. In a  YouTube posting, the vehicle pulls off what BMW calls “the oldest trick in the world”: the bike snatches a tablecloth out from under a full banquet setting, without upsetting anything.

That simple idea, along with a soundtrack mixing rock, classical music, and a roaring engine, has gotten BMW more than 1.4 million clicks and an online advertising award earlier this month, the company said. (The incredible video is loud, but otherwise suitable for work.)

In the Venn diagram of the BMW brand image, there’s not much overlap between motorcycles and cars. In fact, for most people there’s no overlap, because they’re not even aware the company makes motorcycles. That’s frustrating to BMW, because its automotive employees are proud of the bikes, too, and many of its highest-ranking auto executives are also motorcycle enthusiasts

Both kinds of BMW have a lot in common: high-performance technology, a reputation for being among the best-in-class; and a high price tag. In relative terms, BMW motorcycles may be even more expensive, exclusive and high-performance than the automobiles. For instance, the BMW S 1000 RR goes from zero to 62 mph in only 2.9 seconds, much faster than any ordinary car. This is what allows it to pull off the tablecloth trick.

Maybe this video, which doesn’t mention cars, will get BMW motorcycles the attention the company craves.

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