GM Fairfax Assembly Plant Produces 10 Millionth Car
Plant Adds Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu SS Versions to its Portfolio KANSAS CITY, Kan. – General Motors Fairfax Assembly plant recognized the production of its 10 millionth car, a black 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005 with a special program. “The program was a chance for us to look ... Continue reading
EXX INC to Change and Strengthen Management of Newcor Subsidiary
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) announced today that effective September 1, 2005, James J. Connor, the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of EXX's wholly owned subsidiary Newcor, Inc., has tendered his resignation in order to pursue a new, non-competitive opportunity within the ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers the 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Denver Zoo
* Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features visits the Denver Zoo on August 27, 2005 * Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles DENVER, Aug. 22 -- A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. Dodge ... Continue reading
DRIFT KINGS - FORMULA D FINALE - AUG 27 - YOU-KNOW-WHERE
FILL FLASH: MEDIA DAY FOR THIS ONE WILL BE THURSDAY AUGUST 25 FROM 11AM - 3PM NO RSVP - JUST BEEEE THERE! FORMULA D DRIFT SERIES USA SERIES FINALE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 27 AT SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - The answer to one of the most-asked questions of the year, “When are those WILD drifters coming back to Irwindale ... Continue reading
FARO Names Delcam First Partner of New 'Software Diversity Program'
LAKE MARY, Fla., August 22 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. , the only company with a complete line of portable 3D coordinate measurement systems for the Computer-Aided Measuring (CAM2) market, today launched a new, more prestigious level of its open architecture software partner program called the Software Diversity Program ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Appoints Mike Shearin Vice President - Human Resources
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 22 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today the appointment of Michael B. Shearin as vice president - human resources. Shearin will report directly to President and CEO Elden L. Smith. Shearin is returning to Fleetwood ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 22, 2005--In a move to continue strengthening its communications processing leadership, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. has acquired the assets of Seaway Networks, Inc. Privately-held Seaway Networks is a fabless semiconductor supplier of content processing technology and solutions for the data networ ... Continue reading
Fw: Press Release: LMS Newswire- Little Book of Hot Rods
----- Original Message ----- From: Lozzi Media To: chad@mototooner.com Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 12:13 PM Subject: Press Release: LMS Newswire- Little Book of Hot Rods LMS Newswire: Los Angeles New York Washington D.C. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- PRESS RELEAS ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson's New CEO to Ring New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 22 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its new Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer will ring The Closing Bell(TM) at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 23 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The event marks Ziemer's new role as CEO since April 2005 and Harley-Davidson's 2006 new product laun ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Key Senior-Level Appointments
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today announced several senior-level appointments. Effective immediately, Lear Chief Financial Officer David Wajsgras has been promoted to executive vice president. With respect to organizational structure ... Continue reading
Media Alert & Photo Opportunities: AIAG Hosts AutoTech 2005 Conference
DETROIT, Aug. 22 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will hold its annual AIAG AutoTech 2005 conference from Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2005 featuring a comprehensive program united by the theme "Streamlining the Industry." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050425/DEM022ZLOGO http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Media Get Sneak Peak as A1 Team USA Unveils Its 'We the People' Race Car
Photo Opportunities and Interviews Slated for A1 Grand Prix Test-Drive Session at Paul Ricard Who: A1 Team USA owner Rick Weidinger A1 Team USA test drivers Scott Speed and Matt Jaskol A1 Grand Prix founder Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum What: Test trial for A1 Grand Prix Series entrants Where: Paul Ricard Te ... Continue reading
New IntelliSpeed Suite Enhances APPRO's LoanCenter System
BATON ROUGE, La.--Aug. 22, 2005--APPRO Systems, Inc., an Equifax company and the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, announced the availability of a new suite of services for LoanCenter(TM), APPRO's loan automation and credit evaluation software syst ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22 -- Force Protection, Inc. (OCT Bulletin Board: FRPT) today announced that Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., through its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has been awarded a $2.7 million contract to provide its extensive manufacturing expertise to assist in setting up the pro ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Welcomes New Sponsor in Montreal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING HAS A BACKUP PLAN IN MONTREAL; RED PAW SYSTEMS, INC. JOINS THE TEAM IN MONTREAL EAST LANSING, Mich. (August 22, 2005) – Just as every Champ Car team has a back-up car incase of ... Continue reading
RouteOne Announces Integration With Bank of Stockton
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that California-based Bank of Stockton will participate on the RouteOne credit application management system. The bank is currently in pilot with selected dealers and will be available to RouteOne users later on this month. DaimlerChrysler Services, Ford ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Doubles Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Aug. 22, 2005--On August 20, 2005, the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable September 30, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2005. The dividend announced today represents a 100% increa ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Aug. 22, 2005--Safety systems, such as tire pressure monitors and lane departure warning systems, will be the engine behind continued growth in the automotive electronics market, according to the global research and consulting company Strategy Analytics. Its new report, "Automotive System Demand 2003 to 2012," ... Continue reading
Torvec, Inc. Announces Management Changes
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 22 -- Torvec, Inc. announced today that Philip Fain has been removed from the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Read McNamara has been removed as Chairman of the Board. The removal was voted on by the Executive Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, which ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2005--Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS), Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives, has introduced two 30GB 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDD) for use in automotive entertainment, information and navigation applications. These fourth-generat ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Appoints Gino Fontana Senior Director of Purchasing Operations
Sheryl Sawyers Named Director of Vehicle Acquisitions DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 22 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced the appointments of Gino Fontana to Senior Director of Purchasing Operations and Sheryl Sawyers to Director, Vehicle Acquisitions. In his new rol ... Continue reading
Yellow Transportation Drivers Capture Top Two Awards at National Truck Driving Championship
Rick Herbert Wins National Grand Champion Title; Gerald Cudmore Wins Professional Excellence Award OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 22 -- Yellow Transportation, a subsidiary of Yellow Roadway Corporation , is proud to announce that Yellow Transportation professional drivers captured the two highest honors at the 2005 National ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Drivers Featured on Thursday at Infineon Raceway
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Andretti Green Drivers Featured At Press Conference on Thursday, Aug. 25 WHAT: Andretti Green Racing will host a question-and-answer session with all four of its drivers in advance of the Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix, which will be held at Infineon Raceway, Aug. 26-28. WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 p ... Continue reading
ArcaEx 2005 Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix Fact Sheet
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ASV Ranked Number 7 on FORTUNE Magazine's List of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Aug. 22, 2005--ASV, Inc. announced today that it has been ranked seventh on FORTUNE Magazine's list of 100 fastest-growing companies. ASV was ranked 25th on Fortune's 2004 list of 100 fastest-growing companies. "We are again pleased to receive such a high ranking from Fortune magazine," said Gary L ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY Carpentier, Cunningham and Steve Page guests on IRL teleconference IRL IndyCar® Series driver Patrick Carpentier, IRL Menards Infiniti Pro Series??? points leader Wade Cunningham and Infineon Raceway president Steve Page will participate in an Indy Racing League teleconference on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Cunni ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Financial Results
PHOENIX--Aug. 22, 2005--On Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, CSK Auto Corp. will report its second quarter fiscal 2005 financial results after market close, and invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the company's conference call at 5 p.m. (ET). Investors may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call at www ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Aug. 22, 2005--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter period ended June 30 and filed its Form 10-Q quarterly report with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Highlights of the quarter include: -- Total sales of $1.2 billion, an increase of 16 percent ov ... Continue reading
IRL Conference Call on Tuesday
MEDIA ADVISORY Carpentier, Cunningham and Steve Page guests on IRL teleconference IRL IndyCar(r) Series driver Patrick Carpentier, IRL Menards Infiniti Pro Series(tm) points leader Wade Cunningham and Infineon Raceway president Steve Page will participate in an Indy Racing League teleconference on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Cun ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix Fact Sheet
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Littelfuse Adds Chief Accounting Officer
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Aug. 22, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced the appointment of John Quille, 55, as Chief Accounting Officer. Quille will assume responsibility for all worldwide accounting, financial reporting and internal controls at Littelfuse. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Quille was Senior Vice President and C ... Continue reading
NHRA MEDIA ADVISORY: SKOAL SHOWDOWN TELECONFERENCE
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y NHRA National Teleconference Skoal Showdown DATE: Monday, Aug. 29, 2005 TIME: 3 p.m. (ET) GUESTS: John Force - A five-time winner and 11 time finalist; will be making his 22nd career start in the bonus event Gary Scelzi - Seeking better results in second start after first round exit in '04 Eri ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Newman Grabs Another Moorpark, Calif. - (August 22, 2005) When Ryan Newman is hot, he’s hot. Newman picked up his second NASC ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Chief Financial Officer Resigns
- Search for successor initiated - Company reaffirms 2005 third-quarter and full-year outlooks WARREN, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that Joseph M. Mallak has resigned as the Company's vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. "We thank Joe for his contributions to Stoneridg ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Road America race
Terry Borcheller had a fast start to the American Le Mans Series race weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., but his effort came to an all-too-quick halt on race day. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., and Johnny Mowlem of London, England, demonstrated increasing performance from their Saleen S7R on the 4.084-mil ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-247 TOP CALIFORNIA FOCUS DRIVERS LOOK TO REGROUP THIS WEEKEND ON THE DIRT; MOON WINS AT STOCKTON INDIANAPOLIS – The Top 3 in USAC California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series points look to regroup this Saturday at Santa Maria, Calif. fo ... Continue reading
USAC Release #248 - SEEKONK HOSTS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-248 SEEKONK HOSTS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – Michael Sboro of Watertown, N.Y. hopes to retain his 33-point lead in the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series as he leads the field to Saturday’s scheduled 25-lap ra ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-249 HALL GIVES WOOD BROTHERS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WIN; NASCAR BUSCH VETERAN HMIEL 10TH INDIANAPOLIS – Wood Brothers Racing, one of NASCAR’s all-time winningest teams, celebrated its first ever USAC victory Saturday at South Boston (Va.) ... Continue reading
USAC Release #250 - OKLAHOMA FOCUS FINALE RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-250 OKLAHOMA FOCUS FINALE RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 3 INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series will have one more race after all. The series, idle since May 28, rescheduled its rained out Aug. 13 feature at the Tulsa (Okla.) ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix Fact Sheet
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United States Unveils A1 Grand Prix Race Car at France's Paul Ricard Test Track
Scott Speed, Colin Fleming and Matt Jaskol to Test Drive A1Team USA Entry Indy Racing League Co-Champion Scott Sharp to Serve as Team Advisor in World's First Global Racing Series CASTELLET, France, Aug. 22 -- The American flag emblazoned across its body, A1 Team USA's entry to the A1 Grand Prix series makes its debut ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Introduces the 2006 Grand Vitara Five-Passenger SUV
BREA, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) unveiled its all-new 2006 Grand Vitara today in Vancouver, Canada. New from the ground up, the five-passenger SUV boasts sleek styling, a larger, more powerful standard V6 engine, comprehensive safety features and impressive on-road and off-road performanc ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveiled 2006 SC Pebble Beach Edition Convertible in Fall's Hottest Color Combination
Third Annual Limited-Edition SC Debuted at 'Lexus Style in the Fast Lane' Fashion Show at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 22 -- To commemorate its exclusive partnership with The Pebble Beach Company, Lexus introduced its third annual Lexus SC Pebble Beach Edition retractable hardtop converti ... Continue reading
Woodward Dream Cruise and Pebble Beach Concours on TheCarConnection.com.
DETROIT, Aug. 22 -- Torrential downpours came and went, but nothing could stop the 11th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, and TheCarConnection.com was there. Get exclusive coverage at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . And don't miss TCC's complete coverage of the year's most exclusive classics weekend, centered around the ... Continue reading
Oregon, Washington Set to Adopt California’s New Vehicle Emission Standards
Washington DC August 22, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that California’s tough emission standards will be adopted by Northwest states Oregon and Washington, reports the Detroit News. By 2016, all new cars, SUVs and light trucks sold in the three West Coast states would have to comply with the tougher standa ... Continue reading
U. S. Government Plans Momentous Change in Fuel Rules
For the first time in 30 years, changes will be made to fuel economy standards on light trucks. The Detroit News reports that the Bush administration will unveil the landmark changes this week that will cover pickups, SUVs, and minivans. This is the first major overhaul since 1975 when Congress mandated standards for a ... Continue reading
MSEP Unveils GS610 Marketing Campaign; MotorSports Emporium Gears up for Product Debut
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 22, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), a fast track motor sports company specializing in die cast collectable cars, automotive and racing art, original racing memorabilia and exclusive product licensing under the brand name Prospeed GS610 Maximum Performance Brake Fluid, announces it ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep On The Road Hits the Cross-Country Trail in Houston
- Bumpy, muddy, wet driving adventure to stop in Houston on August 27-28, 2005 - Free driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of Trail Rated(R) Jeep vehicles - Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and climbing wall offers those with a sense of adventure plenty to do HOUSTON, Aug. 22 -- Camp Jeep(R) On The ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY & ACTON, Mass.--Aug. 22, 2005--Vehix.com (www.Vehix.com), the consumers' innovative online destination for finding and buying a car, and WheelsTV(TM) (www.WheelsTV.net), the first television network devoted exclusively to the world's fascination with cars, trucks and motorcycles, today announced an excit ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Continues Sponsorship On Partnership 'Monday Night Football'
Postgame Show, ESPN's 'NFL Live' show, Wild Card games included in deal ATLANTA, Aug. 22 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace and consumer information website, today announces its continued sponsorship of ABC's "Monday Night Football." The deal includes airing of AutoTrader.com's popular spots ... Continue reading
Study Finds Rising Gas Prices WILL CHANGE Consumers Buying and Driving
Consumers say they have had enough, vehicle purchase choices to change At current gas price levels: * 55 percent of respondents will change the type of vehicle they drive when they buy. * 59 percent will drive less. * 40 percent of respondents will delay their next vehicle purchase. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Consum ... Continue reading
Palm and Audi Launch Communications Tool for Improved Safety and Convenience on the Road
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 22, 2005-- Companies Unveil Seamless Bluetooth Integration for Hands-free In-car Calling Palm, Inc. and Audi of America, Inc. today announced their collaboration in a new generation of communications solutions designed to improve safety and convenience for drivers: easy and ... Continue reading
New for 2006, the limited-edition Ford GT 'Heritage' paint livery, one of the most memorable looks in Ford racing history, features a Heritage Blue with Epic Orange-striped exterior and four white 'roundels' allowing customers to apply the number of their choice. ... Continue reading
- Campaign Features Local Artist in Music Video - MIAMI, Aug. 22 -- Burson-Marsteller's U.S. Hispanic Practice has been selected as agency of record for the South Florida Ford Dealer's "Ride it Like a Ford" multicultural campaign. In an effort to connect with South Florida consumers, South Florida Ford Dealers appointe ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Earns Toyota South Africa Quality Honors
DURBAN, South Africa, Aug. 22 -- TI Automotive has been honored as one of Toyota Motor Corporation's top five suppliers for quality in South Africa. The company was recognized at a recent Toyota Supplier of the Year program in Durban, South Africa. TI Automotive has supplied Toyota operations in South Africa for more t ... Continue reading
Onan Power Generators Again Receives High Customer Satisfaction Marks
Annual Survey Reveals RV Customers Pleased with Onan Products and Services MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22 -- Onan, the industry leader in RV power generation products and services, announced that for the fourth year in a row, the company has received high marks from consumers on its customer satisfaction survey. Completed each y ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer's Dealer Opens its Doors in Monroe, La.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2005--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company -- a leading manufacturer of durable and lightweight dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers -- is pleased to announce that its dealer, Utility Trailer Sales of Mississippi (www.utsms.com), has o ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- August 26, 2005 Racing Program
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRINT CAR RACERS APPRECIATION NIGHT AUGUST 26, 2005 AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY FINAL SPRINT CAR POINTS NIGHT BLOOMINGTON, IN (August 21, 2005) - ... Continue reading
Herr Wins at SSP on Sunday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANKIE HERR WINS AT SSP ON SUNDAY NIGHT Newberrytown, PA (August 21, 2005) - Carlisle’s Frankie Herr became the seventh different super sportsman winner in Sunday’s Trail Motors Super Sportsman feature at Susqueh ... Continue reading
Audi Covers New Ground With Q7 Luxury SUV
MILTON KEYNES, England, August 22 -- - With Photo - First Audi foray into large off-road sector set for September Frankfurt Motor Show debut - New Audi luxury all-terrain vehicle now ready for production, and scheduled to open for UK order in spring 2006 following its public debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show (Sep ... Continue reading
Kbb.com's Back-to-School Poll: Kids Want Sporty Cars, Parents Push Safety-DUH!
Whether Heading to High School or College, Young Drivers and Their Parents Weigh In IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22 -- The recent back-to-school used-car poll on Kelley Blue Book's Web site, kbb.com, revealed that 43 percent of drivers ages 16-25 would prefer to drive sporty vehicles such as the Ford Mustang and Jeep Wrangler, ... Continue reading
Small Business Owners Will Suffer Without 'Right to Repair Act'
Major Associations Support Act to Keep Marketplace Competitive BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22 -- Passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act is critical toward ensuring both the economic well being of the small businesses that comprise the independent vehicle repair industry and the affordability and convenience of ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Celebrates Continuing ASE Excellence for Seventh Consecutive Year
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 22 -- Wheels, Inc. has received the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year for its Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP). On top of ASE's Blue Seal requirements, 18 Wheels maintenance technicians have achieved Master Technician status, of whic ... Continue reading
San Francisco Municipal Railway Orders 56 Hybrid Electric Buses
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 22, 2005--The San Francisco Municipal Railway has ordered 56 hybrid diesel electric buses from the DaimlerChrysler's transit bus brand Orion, with an option for 56 more units. The Orion VII diesel-electric 40-foot buses, similar to a large and growing fleet of Orion hybrid buses in service in New Yo ... Continue reading
Navistar Completes Acquisition to Expand into Recreational Vehicle, Step-Van Chassis Market
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 22, 2005--Navistar International Corporation announced today that its operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation, has completed the acquisition of Workhorse Custom Chassis, a leading manufacturer of chassis for motor homes and commercial step-van vehicles, and Uptime Parts, a ... Continue reading
Capps is runner-up in Memphis, moves to second in points
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS (Tenn.) MOTORSPORTS PARK Race Dates: Aug. 19-21, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS IS RUNNER-UP IN MEMPHIS, MOVES TO SECOND ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: Cory McClenathan advances to semifinals
Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER TODD SMITH - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth. ... Continue reading
HERTA FINISHES 12TH IN XM SATELLITE RADIO CAR AT HONDA INDY 225
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Mechanical Issue Frustrates Franchitti at Pikes Peak
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NHRA Kurt Johnson Race Wrap Up: KJ Stays Hot, Scores a Runner-Up Finish in Memphis
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Stays Hot, Scores a Runner-Up Finish in Memphis Event: 18th Annual O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, August 21, 2005 Location: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN For the fifth time in the last six races, Kurt Johns ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Intermountain Motor Sports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION INTERMOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK, ACTON, MONT. Sunday, August 21, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 AUSTIN WINS IN TAD, HOUGH SCORES IN TAFC AT INTERMOUNTAIN MOTOR SPORTS PARK'S NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES EVENT ACTON, Mont. - The NHRA Lu ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: FINAL Story and Agate, 18th annual O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals
CONTACT: Michael Padian, 626-278-0312 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FULLER WINS FIRST CAREER POWERADE SERIES RACE AT 18TH ANNUAL O'REILLY MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Medlen wins second straight in Funny Car, Anderson extends lead in Pro Stock and Hines regains lead in Pro Stock Motorcycle MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tony Schumacher had the POWE ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes Second 2005 ALMS Victory in Dramatic Road America Battle
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes Second 2005 ALMS Victory In Dramatic Road America Battle ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 21, 2005 – By anyone’s definition Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing earned its second GT2 class victory of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season here today at Road America. As Patrick L ... Continue reading
Scelzi out in quarterfinals in Memphis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS (Tenn.) MOTORSPORTS PARK Race Dates: Aug. 19-21, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI OUT IN QUARTERFINALS IN MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, ... Continue reading
Stevens outrun by teammate Coughlin in Memphis first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS (Tenn.) MOTORSPORTS PARK Race Dates: Aug. 19-21, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS OUTRUN BY TEAMMATE COUGHLIN IN FIRST RO ... Continue reading
Troxel ousts Top Fuel points leader in Memphis first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS (Tenn.) MOTORSPORTS PARK Race Dates: Aug. 19-21, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL OUSTS TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER IN MEMPHIS ... Continue reading
WHELDON WINS FIFTH RACE OF 2005 IN KLEIN TOOLS/JIM BEAM CAR
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G Squared Motorsports: Chip Ellis struggles in heat at Memphis
Visit our website at www.g2motorsports.net 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 18TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REIL ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Memphis Eliminations Wrap Up
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES O¹Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals Memphis Motorsports Park Millington, Tenn. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Memphis NHRA Wrap Up MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2005) Q Racing Nitro Funny Car driver Tony Pedregon was eliminated in th ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Memphis NHRA Eliminations Wrap Up
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES Mid-South NHRA Nationals Memphis Motorsports Park Millington, Tenn. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Memphis Eliminations Wrap Up MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 21, 2005) Cruz Pedregon and the Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car f ... Continue reading
JAGUAR WINS 2005 TRANS-AM MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP
MEDIA CONTACT: Bruce Lyon brucel@rocketsportsracing.com (517) 337-2600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (August 21, 2005) With one race remaining in the 2005 Trans-Am season, Jaguar secured their fifth manufacturer’s Championship this afternoon when Klaus Graf won the Rumble at the Road Trans-Am event. Th ... Continue reading
Ford to Honor 75th Anniversary of Hot Rod Icons - The '32 'Deuce' and First Mass-Produced V-8
* Nicknamed the 'Deuce,' the '32 Ford became the quintessential hot rod - symbol of youthful automotive enthusiasm and American ingenuity * Ford's 1932 models offered the first mass-produced V-8 engine - the 'flathead' * The 1932 Fords' style and performance made it the foundation for vehicle personalization and the au ... Continue reading
CASCAR PowerWater Sportsman - Race #5 Peterborough Summary & Results
CASCAR PowerWater Series Peterborough: Summary & Results For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 21, 2005 Shawn McGlynn makes his first trip to CASCAR's victory lane in Sunday's PowerWater Series race at Peterborough Speedway PETERBOROUGH, ON - Sunday was a day of firsts for ... Continue reading
Bentley Revives Azure Name for New Flagship Convertible
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 21 -- Bentley Motors today announced that the glamorous four-seater convertible show car unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2005 will carry the evocative Azure name. The new Bentley Azure goes on sale in North America in Spring 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
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