SmarTire begins shipping enhanced motorcycle product
New sensor design enables SmarTire system to fit more motorcycle types and rim sizes RICHMOND, BC, April 6 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that it has begun shipments of its enhanced SmarTire for Motorcycles product. The new product includes a redesigned sensor that enables the system to fit a gr ... Continue reading
Richards Named to Staff at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 933-3907 Bob Richards Named to Staff at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Bob Richards has been added to the sales and marketing department at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced. Richards has been named Manager of Vendor Displays and Corporat ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., April 6 -- McCann Erickson's Detroit office has hired award-winning creative talent Dean Bastian as executive vice president, director of creative development, a key new role at the agency. Bastian is relocating from McCann's New York City headquarters to the evolving and growing Detroit office to ta ... Continue reading
APA Names Hi-Tech as Approved Vendor for Engines and Cylinder Heads
LENEXA, Kan., April 6 -- Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA) has granted approved vendor status to Hi-Tech for engines and cylinder heads. "For some time now, our members have challenged our management team to add a very high quality engine and cylinder head program. While virtually all rebuilders claim to offer O. ... Continue reading
NAA Names GM Mediaworks Agency of the Year - Does GM Feel This Way?
DALLAS--April 6, 2005--The Newspaper Association of America (NAA) has named General Motors Mediaworks its 2005 Advertising Agency of the Year. The award was presented here recently at the NAA's opening session of its annual Marketing Conference. GM Mediaworks is a media services unit of the Interpublic Group of Compani ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2006 Dodge Charger
- Dodge Charger is back...starting at only $22,995 - Dodge Charger R/T, with legendary HEMI(R) V-8 performance and fuel-saving Multi-displacement System, starting at $29,995 - Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction Control and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) standard on all models - Modern design for today ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Elwyn Murray as Executive Vice President
ROANOKE, Va., April 6 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Elwyn Murray will join the Company effective April 18, 2005 as Executive Vice President, Administration. He will assume executive responsibility for the Company's Information Technology, Logistics, and Corporate Purchasing departments and other admi ... Continue reading
When Hail Damages Your Vehicle: Six Simple Steps to Getting Back on the Road
TULSA, Okla.--April 6, 2005--Last night's hail storm in central and south Tulsa caused widespread damage to cars and rooftops. If you've got damage to your car, paintless dent removal might be the answer to restoring your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. "We know how important it is to get you and your vehicle ba ... Continue reading
Gil de Ferran appointed B.A.R Honda Sporting Director
B.A.R Honda Press Information Wednesday 6 April 2005 GIL DE FERRAN APPOINTED B.A.R HONDA SPORTING DIRECTOR Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda has appointed Gil de Ferran to help steer its course towards the Formula One World Championship. ------------------------------------------------ 37 year-old Gil, winner of the 2003 Indy 5 ... Continue reading
NADA Joins National Tire Safety Campaign
MCLEAN, Va., April 6 -- In an effort to advance automotive safety, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has joined the "Be Tire Smart - Play Your Part" national tire safety campaign, sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association. The campaign is designed to raise awareness among drivers about the impo ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--April 6, 2005--The all-new 2006 Infiniti M sedan, which went on sale February 23rd, posted its first full-month sales of 2,220 units for March, more than double the first month's sales goal. The new M, which is offered in both V8-powered M45 and V6-equipped M35 models, has also garnered exceptional rev ... Continue reading
Great Race to Start at U.S. Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue site for start of cross-country old car race reminiscent of 1965 movie SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 6 -- On June 5, 2005, the Great Race, presented by the Army National Guard, a cross-country vintage car race that echoes the movie of the same name is going to start on the west side of the U.S. Capitol b ... Continue reading
Carson's DeLorean to be Auctioned on eBay
For Immediate Release Contact Megan Boyd mboyd@motorcarportfolio.com 330.453.8900 Johnny Carson's DeLorean to be Auctioned on eBay (Canton)- Motorcar Portfolio, American's fastest growing classic car dealership, will play host to one of Hollywood's most famous celebrity cars, Johnny Carson's 1981 DeLorean. For the past ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting Approves Dividend for 2004
BERLIN, April 6 -- Today, DaimlerChrysler's Annual General Meeting voted Arnaud Lagardere onto the Supervisory Board as successor of Prof. Victor Halberstadt. Effective immediately, Lagardere, personally liable shareholder and CEO of Lagardere SCA, represents the shareholders on the Supervisory Board up to the Annual G ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson 2005 Palm Beach Auction Sales Skyrocket to $22 Million
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 6, 2005--The 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction was a resounding success as the total sales, number of bidders and attendance significantly increased from the 2004 event. Initial data indicates sales rose to a staggering $22,000,000 with 25 percent more visitors and bid ... Continue reading
Rules Take Back Seat to Vision at IMAGINE 2005
International Academy of Design & Technology Fashion Show Sponsored by General Motors CHICAGO - It's been called the fashion show of "what if" - a place where old rules give way to youthful vision, passion and, of course, imagination. IMAGINE 2005, the International Academy of Design and Technology's 26th annual studen ... Continue reading
Bid online to Co-Pilot a Custom Ground Vehicle Into the Eye of a Tornado
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 6 -- You can bid online to become part of the most extreme experience of a lifetime -- a ground level ride through the eye of a tornado. This adrenaline rush goes to the highest bidder and will be featured in a made for TV reality adventure. Tornado Attack is accepting bids on eBay for the co-pil ... Continue reading
AWAKE - Hollywood Travels to Capitol Hill to Highlight Efforts to Prevent Impaired Driving
Popular L.A. Based Singer/Songwriter Turns Her Personal Tragedy to Triumph LOS ANGELES, April 6 -- As impaired drivers continue to kill more than 17,000 people in the U.S. each year, AWAKE Community (Artists Working for Awareness Knowledge and Education) is joining with the more than 30 congressional members of the Sto ... Continue reading
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS: Focus is on Houston
*G SQUARED/S&S BUELL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * * * * G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS* * OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH* * * * NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* * PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL* * RIDER: CHIP ELLIS* * * * MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* * PHONE: 770-476-8477* * E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* * * * 1 ... Continue reading
Demand for Greater Infotainment Value Doubles Revenues of Automotive Infotainment Systems Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 6, 2005--The automotive infotainment systems market, which contains rear-seat entertainment systems, compressed audio players, and satellite radio/television systems, is witnessing high growth rates in all product segments. The market is looking to capitalize on this lead and strategize for gre ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Shareholders Complain Over Earnings, Mercedes Unit
BERLIN April 6, 2005; Matt Moore writing for the AP reported that fund managers and individual shareholders confronted DaimlerChrysler CEO Juergen Schrempp on Wednesday at the company's annual meeting, venting frustration over the automaker's sagging earnings and troubles at its Mercedes division. "Is it really useful ... Continue reading
Large Vehicle Sales Likely to Be Squelched If Gas Hits $3 a Gallon
Consumers Prefer Hybrid Engines Over Diesel Engines IRVINE, Calif., April 6 -- The latest AutoVIBES poll from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Market Research reveals that if gas prices reach more than $3 a gallon, as predicted by many energy analysts, in-market vehicle buyers' purchase decisions will be prof ... Continue reading
Renault Opens New Assembly Plant in Moscow
MOSCOW April 5, 2005; The AP reported that French automaker Renault SA opened an assembly plant in the Russian capital Tuesday for its no-frills Logan model in a move aimed at increasing the company's sales in Russia. The plant will be working at full capacity in 2006, said Louis Schweitzer, Renault's chairman and chie ... Continue reading
LONDON, April 5 -- Amicus and T&G met today with local MPs and with the DTI. Both meetings were described as very constructive. The meeting at the DTI was with manufacturing minister Jackie Smith and with representatives from Job Centre Plus and Advantage West Midlands. The unions have arranged to meet with Jean-Martin ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Will No Longer Participate in the Expedia Preferred Partner Program
TULSA, Okla., April 5 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, will no longer participate in the Expedia Preferred Partner Program, effective May 1, 2005. The Preferred Partner Program provides participating rental car suppliers the op ... Continue reading
Chili Pepper St. Petersburg Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Amy Jo Young Jim Osborn Has SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Series Career High Finish at St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Fla. Jim Osborn, driver of the Thompson Children’s Hospital/Remote Area Medical/Trenton Forging #24 BMW 325ci Touring Car finished 9th in Sunday’s Round 2 ... Continue reading
Jay Leno to own America's First Lithium I-Cell Powered "R-Car" Produced by Hybrid Technologies Inc.
Jay Leno to take delivery of high-performance Hybrid Technologies "R-Car" Number 001, the first consumer model hybrid sports car produced in the United States. NEW YORK and BURBANK, CA, April 5 -- Hybrid Technologies Inc. (NASD OTCBB: HYBT) - www.hybridtechnologies.com - R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium ... Continue reading
Funny Car points leader Bazemore heads back to earth in Houston
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY Race Dates: April 8-10, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER BAZEMORE HEADING BACK TO EARTH BAYTOWN, Texas ... Continue reading
Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil Meets New European ACEA E7-04 Specification
SAN RAMON, Calif.--April 5, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its premium Chevron Delo(R) 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil meets the new European ACEA E7-04 specification. The ACEA E7-04 specif ... Continue reading
Action-Packed Grand Prix of Long Beach Weekend
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--April 5, 2005--This weekend, an estimated 200,000 motor sport fans will gather in south Los Angeles County for the 31st Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. This year's event offers more adrenaline-pumping action and special attractions than ever before. During all three race days - and Thursda ... Continue reading
Speedteq-Ti Enters The Formula One Industry
PHOENIX--April 5, 2005--Speedteq-Ti, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:SDTQ), an innovator in titanium fasteners and other state of the art Titanium products, has started work on prototype titanium fasteners and other products for several Formula One "F1" Teams and their First Tier Suppliers in Europe. Speedteq-Ti CEO, Bradley Miller, ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott Transcript from Dodge Teleconference
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Bristol Recap, Martinsville Advance 704-975-3232 BILL ELLIOTT (No. 91 Stanley Tools Dodge Charger) IS MOMENTUM DIFFICULT TO BUILD WHEN YOU'RE NOT RACING EVERY WEEK? "I think it would be harder if you didn't have a team that was running every ... Continue reading
Free Vehicle Inspection for Honda Owners Offered During National Car Care Month
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 5, 2005--Honda dealerships nationwide are inviting owners to participate in Honda Car Care Days this April. In conjunction with the National Car Care Council's "National Car Care Month," participating dealers will provide Honda owners a free, 40-point inspection to help keep their Honda in great ... Continue reading
DALLAS & LOS ANGELES--April 5, 2005--HDNet and NASCAR announced today the schedule for the second season of NASCAR's high-definition television package on HDNet. This year, HDNet will feature 20 live telecasts from the NASCAR Grand National Division, a tier of NASCAR's regional racing series which includes the Busch No ... Continue reading
NHRA WJ's Wrap Sheet - Houston Raceway Park Edition
(Note: The following has been provided to give a look back on Warren Johnson's career at Houston Raceway Park. We also have two photos of WJ's race cars from 1988 and 2001, respectively, that we can provide upon request. We thank you for your interest.) Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 j ... Continue reading
Zennonn Dealer Services Chooses Carfax for Vehicle History Information
FAIRFAX, Va.--April 5, 2005--Zennonn Dealer Services today announced the selection of Carfax as their exclusive provider of vehicle history information. Over the coming months, customers will see Carfax Vehicle History Report information integrated into many of Zennonn's current products. Every Carfax-subscribing deale ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Looks for a Clutch Performance in Houston
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Looks for a Clutch Performance in Houston ACDelco Team Aims for Third HRP Win at O'Reilly Spring Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., April 4, 2005 - In the first three races of the 2005 NHRA season, Kurt Johnson and his team have ha ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: So Far, the 2005 Season Has Followed The Professor's Curriculum
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net So Far, the 2005 Season Has Followed The Professor's Curriculum GM Performance Parts Team optimistic about chances at O'Reilly Spring Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., April 4, 2005 - Through the first three races of the 2005 POWERade Drag Rac ... Continue reading
SEMA Works with California Officials to Resolve Hot Rod Titling and Registration Dilemma
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--April 5, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is working with officials from the California Attorney General's office to seek a reasonable solution to California's motor vehicle registration and titling process so that specialty vehicles, including street rods, kit cars and repli ... Continue reading
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