Qt Auto NewsAutomotive news stories and public relation feedsIRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate- June 24, 2008 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase of 8 cents in the business related mileage rate deduction. The rate increase goes into effect July 1, 2008, and will increase from 50.8 to 58.8 cents per mile. The IRS mileage rate increase is a welcome sign after a spike of more than 20% in gas ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/24/irs-increases-standard-mileage-rate/ Honda Now Leasing the FCX Clarity Hydrogen Car- June 16, 2008 The FCX Clarity hydrogen car is now available for lease from participating Honda dealers for Southern California residents who live in Santa Monica, Torrence or Irvine. The FCX Clarity lease runs at$600 per month which includes maintenance and insurance costs. Honda is currently limiting the lease to residents who have access to fueling service areas. The 270 ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/16/honda-now-leasing-the-fcx-clarity-hydrogen-car/ A123Systems L5 Module Converts Hybrids to Plug-ins- June 12, 2008 A123Systems announce six initial certified partnerships that are authorized to install and convert the hybrid Toyota Prius to an plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The conversion is expected to increase the gas mileage of the Prius to over 100 MPG for the first 30 - 40 mile commute. The L5 module, designed for the the ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/11/a123systems-l5-module-converts-hybrids-to-plug-ins/ Mauricia Grant Sues NASCAR Over Harassment Charges- June 11, 2008 A former NASCAR employee filed a $225 million dollar sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against NASCAR today. Mauricia Grant, a thirity-two year old African American Woman, worked for NASCAR from January 2005 to October 2007. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/10/maurcia-grant-sues-nascar-over-harassment-charges/ Indy Driver Dan Wheldon Crashes at Texas Motor Speedway- June 7, 2008 Ft. Worth, Texas Dan Wheldon crashed today at the Texas Motor Speedway during a practice run. He injured his right ankle after rolling his car on the infield grass. Wheldon, who teams with Chip Ganassi Racing, is expected to enter Saturday evening in the Indy Car Bombardier LearJet 550 race. The 550 mile race is ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/06/indy-driver-dan-wheldon-crashes-at-texas-motor-speedw... Man Hit By Car Needs Good Samaritan- June 6, 2008 A 78-year old man was helplessly left unaided by bystanders after being hit by a car that left the scene. It wasnt until several minutes until a Police Cruiser patrolling the area found the victim in the street. A dozen witnesses stood by as the hit-and-run victim in lay helplessly in the street. No ...http://www.qtautonews.com/2008/06/06/man-hit-by-car-needs-good-samaritan/ |