Sterling Marlin New Hampshire Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge New England 300 - New Hampshire International Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Coors Light Anyone?: Sterling Marlin will make a one hour appearance from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman Media Alert: Ruhlman to appear tonight on CFRN Edmonton radio at 9:20 MDT
Randy Ruhlman No. 49 Preformed Line Products Chevrolet Corvette Media Alert: Randy Ruhlman, the current points leader in the 2005 Trans-Am Series and driver of the Preformed Line Products #49 Corvette, will appear tonight on CFRN radio in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at 9:20 PM MDT. The Sports Talk show will be hosted by ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - July 2005
DETROIT, July 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the July 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production for the ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: Prerace -- NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals
CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 26TH ANNUAL NHRA MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY - DENVER JULY 15-17, 2005 McClenathan hopes for turnar ... Continue reading
Sensor Sensibility: ABI Research Probes the Automotive Sensor Market
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--July 12, 2005--Automotive systems need sensors. Some have been with us for decades: they tell us when we're low on fuel or oil, or when the car overheats. But today, sensors -- especially those connected with safety -- proliferate in the vehicle. They're used in, for example, electronic stability cont ... Continue reading
ESPN Star Sports Revs Up Motor Racing Calendar With A1 Grand Prix
Broadcaster Inks Multi-Year Deal for New 'World Cup of Motor Sport' SINGAPORE, July 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Motor racing shifts into even higher gear on ESPN STAR Sports as Asia's number one sports broadcaster concluded a multi-year broadcast agreement for the new 'World Cup of Motor Sport', the A1 Grand Prix. A1 Gra ... Continue reading
Microsoft Releases Windows Automotive 5.0 for Accelerating Customized In- Vehicle System Development
Latest version of its in-car software platform builds on commitment to industry partners. YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 12 -- Today at the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Automotive Conference 2005 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit announced the release of Windows Automotive 5.0, t ... Continue reading
This official website for ACEEE's Green Book is a unique consumer resource providing ... Continue reading
[Content] Index The Air Bag System for Frontal Crashes When Do Air Bags Deploy? When a Collision Occurs What Happens After a Deployment? Air Bag Contact Injuries Air Bags, Safety Belts and Child Safety Seats Deactivation New Technologies Summary WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIR BAGS f you are among the millions of Ameri ... Continue reading
Hybrid Pickup Next in Line for Toyota
Washington DC July 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe announced Monday plans to produce a hybrid pickup truck as part of the automaker’s goal to achieve a full lineup of low-emission models, reports Bloomberg. “Watanabe wants Toyota to put gas-electric engines on ... Continue reading
Certified Used Car Programs Come Under Fire As Consumer Groups Question Need
Washington DC July 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that as more and more automakers work to bring consumers certified pre-owned vehicles -- those that have passed the manufacturer’s rigorous inspections -- consumer advocates and lawmakers are claiming that buyers are being overcharged in some cases for ve ... Continue reading
Vance Issues Tips to Reduce Risk of Being Carjacked During Summer Vacation Season
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Vance, a global investigation and security firm, today released important travel safety tips for summer travel. The summer months include the busiest travel days of the year and consequently, summer is one of the worst seasons for travel security and safety. With thousands of cars on the road tra ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, July 12 -- Advanced Engine Technologies Inc. (AET), a leading firm in the research and development of internal combustion engines, announced today that it has received two of the three 30 Kw Integrated Generator prototype units contracted by AET from Danotek Motion Technologies. These 30 Kw generator proto ... Continue reading
Cummins President, COO Joe Loughrey elected to Company's Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 12, 2005--Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Loughrey has been elected to the Cummins Board of Directors, the Company announced today. Loughrey becomes the ninth member of the Cummins board. Loughrey, 55, was named to his current executive position in May after serving as Executive V ... Continue reading
Car Dealer Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Court of St. James
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 12 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced today that car dealer member Robert H. Tuttle was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week as Ambassador of the United States to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Last month, Mr. Tuttle was appointed to the Court of St. James ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 12, 2005--Relative newcomer Maybach earned top honors as the most highly regarded ultra-luxury automobile maker by Penta-Millionaires and Ultra High Net Worths (households with a total net worth of $5 million to $25 plus million) who recently rated and ranked America's top ultra-luxury automobiles. The s ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Used Car Best Bets, Offers Consumers Advice for Buying a Used Car
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 12 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announces its recommendations for the best used cars and trucks, and offers advice for used-car shopping. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO ) "Used cars and trucks, even those that ... Continue reading
Toyota chief voices readiness to set up fuel cell venture with GM
NAGOYA July 12, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe suggested Monday that Toyota may decide, possibly in August, to set up a joint venture with General Motors Corp. to expedite technological innovations for fuel cell cars. "It is better for us to make a decision speedily," Wat ... Continue reading
Honda to terminate production of NSX luxury sports car
TOKYO July 12, 2005; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Tuesday it will terminate production of the NSX luxury sports car in December and will develop a new sports car. The present NSX may fail to meet tougher environmental regulations that Europe and the United States will introduce in 2006, while remodelin ... Continue reading
Ruppel Shows Potential in Topeka
For Immediate Release July 12, 2005 Chetek, WI Ruppel Shows Potential in Topeka The weather for rounds 7 & 8 at Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas was sunny and hot. The Sportsman competitors were scheduled to run late afternoon and early evening in hopes to find cooler temperatures for drivers and spectators alike. Unfo ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-182 WHITCHURCH WINS BAKERSFIELD; SASSELLI LEADS CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS MIDGETS TO VENTURA Robbie Whitchurch of Chico, Calif. became the first driver to win a USAC California Ford Focus race on dirt in over a month and first driver other than Chas ... Continue reading
USAC Release #184 - SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK AFTER WIN AT OSWEGO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-184 SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK AFTER WIN AT OSWEGO Michael Sboro of Watertown, N.Y. won Saturday night’s USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series at Oswego (N.Y.) Speedway and gained the points lead in the process. ... Continue reading
SCOTT'S THIRD-PLACE AT KENTUCKY LEADS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA CONTINGENT AS SERIES TAKES THREE-WEEK HIATUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-183 SAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series points leader Chase Scott of Concord, N.C. was the highest finisher Saturday in the series’ combined race with the Midwest series at Kentucky Speedway, and will continue to lead the se ... Continue reading
Savage Racing Keeps the Pressure On!
For Immediate Release July 12, 2005 Williamsburg, MI Mike Savage Keeps the Pressure On As Mike Savage and his Savage Construction Kumho Tires Ford F-150 headed to Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas for Rounds 7 & 8 of the Lucas Oil CORR Championships, the team knew this could best the best opportunity to “stealR ... Continue reading
SEAT Now Offers Stress Free Driving as Standard
BEDFORDSHIRE, England, July 12 -- SEAT UK has signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to fit Smartnav satellite navigation as standard into SEAT Leon FR and Leon Cupra R models. Acclaimed as one of the easiest systems to use, Smartnav incorporates Trafficmaster's real time traffi ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S SCELZI AND CAPPS TO APPEAR ON PEE CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV'
NEWS RELEASE July 12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S SCELZI AND CAPPS TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV' Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar drivers Gary Scelzi and Ron Capps are set to appear on Speed Channel's "SpeedFrea ... Continue reading
New Device Simultaneously Repairs, Inflates Flat Tires
Users benefit from safety and peace of mind on the road SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 12 -- A new device capable of simultaneously repairing and inflating flat tires enables drivers with flat tires to stay mobile. The ContiComfortKit from Continental Tire ($75) seals punctures up to a quarter-inch across and inflates tires up ... Continue reading
G-Star & Land Rover Present RAW Defender
AMSTERDAM, July 12 -- Denim brand G-Star is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with Land Rover. The result of which is a limited edition Defender 110 Station Wagon: The RAW Defender. Land Rover introduced their first 'multi-purpose' vehicle in 1948 and have since excelled in 'off-road' innovation and excellence ... Continue reading
ELLETTSVILLE, Ind., July 12 -- A new tour service offers to provide a private jet flight to the destination you choose and deliver your motorcycle each day. According to John Garwood who operates Ride and Fly Tours, guests fly to each destination of his individually customized tour in the comfort of a private jet, enab ... Continue reading
Airsage Awarded Georgia Contract for Traffic Data from Cell Phones
ATLANTA--July 12, 2005--AirSage has been awarded a contract by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for traffic information from anonymous cellular phones traveling on Interstate 75 between Atlanta and Macon. The firm's speed and travel time data will help extend the benefits of the state's award-winning Nav ... Continue reading
New Research Reinforces Safety Hazards of Cell Phone Use While Driving
Hand-Held Cell Phone Bans Won't Help WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The following is a statement for attribution to Lt. Colonel Jim Champagne, Chair of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA): Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released new research concluding that drivers using mobile phones are f ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Study Shows kbb.com Most Visited Site Again - MS: Is That Good or Bad?
Used AutoShopper.com Study Finds Kelley Blue Book 'Most Useful' IRVINE, Calif., July 12 -- For the seventh consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com maintains its status as the most visited automotive Web site among used-vehicle buyers in J.D. Power and Associates' 2005 Used AutoShopper.com study. The just-released ... Continue reading
July 11, 2005 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- February 1989 - Acura unveils a new high-performance, mid-engine sportscar. The NS-X world debut takes place at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9th. "New Sportscar eXperimental" is the first supercar from Japan. June 1989 - A select group of American automotive journalists are inv ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Grants the BlueRibbon Coalition $5,000
PHILADELPHIA--July 11, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has donated $5,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national non-profit recreation group, to support their promotion of the responsible use of public lands by recreationists and off- ... Continue reading
New Subaru Ads Leave Others in the Dust
-- Company Showcases New Ads That Demonstrate the Unique Combination of Dynamic Styling, Engaging Drivability and Real World Versatility of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 11 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced that national advertising begins today for its all new progressive SUV, the Subaru B9 ... Continue reading
Acura Developing a Successor to NSX
Current Generation NSX Production to Halt at Year End TORRANCE, Calif., July 11 -- To further enhance the division's performance image, Acura is developing a new sports car to succeed the award-winning NSX supercar. Acura also announced that production of the current generation NSX will cease at the end of the year due ... Continue reading
Zale Executive to Join AutoZone Board
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11 -- AutoZone, Inc. today announced the election of Sue E. Gove, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zale Corporation, to the AutoZone Board of Directors. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her role as COO, Ms. Gove oversees Finance, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Informa ... Continue reading
New Research Reinforces Safety Hazards of Cell Phone Use While Driving
/ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 12 A.M. EDT TUESDAY, JULY 12/ Hand-Held Cell Phone Bans Won't Help /ADVANCE/ WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The following is a statement for attribution to Lt. Colonel Jim Champagne, Chair of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA): Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) release ... Continue reading
KUHN, WILLIAMS, CLAUSON WIN THURSDAY AT SPEEDROME
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-175 KUHN, WILLIAMS, CLAUSON WIN THURSDAY AT SPEEDROME The “Thursday Night Thunder” midget series had a Hoosier flavor last Thursday as drivers Brad Kuhn of Avon, Jamie Williams of Columbus and Bryan Clauson of Noblesville all took th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-181 MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS TO LAKEVILLE; FISHER WINS FIRST CAREER USAC RACE AT KENTUCKY QUARTER A week after its most high-profiled event of the season, the Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series return to the dirt surface and Lakeville ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Acquires South Korean Map Provider
Acquisition of Picture Map International (PMI) Provides NAVTEQ Local Presence and Digital Map of South Korea CHICAGO, July 11 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has acquired PMI, a prominent South Korean digital map company, for $28.5 million. ... Continue reading
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