Automakers plan to introduce hydrogen-powered cars in California
Washington DC August 31 , 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors Corp, Japan’s Honda Motor and Germany’s BMW are pursuing competing technologies to introduce new "zero emission" cars that run on fuel cells and do not pollute, said engineering and marketing managers for the three automakers. ... Continue reading
Trail Motors Super Sportsman 75 lapper on Sunday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inaugural Trail Motors Super Sportsman Championship at SSP This Sunday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 31, 2005) – This Sunday night, September 4, the Super Sportsman at SSP culminates with the Inaugural 75-lap Trail Motors Championship paying $2,500 to ... Continue reading
FIFTH ANNUAL MOPAR SUPER STOCK HEMI CHALLENGE ON TAP FOR NHRA U.S. NATIONALS
NEWS RELEASE August 31, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACTS: David Hakim Portfolio Manager Mopar Performance Parts (586) 497-0394 Misha Geisert Team Mopar Public Relations J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com FIFTH ANNUAL MOPAR SUPER STOCK HEMI CHALLENGE ON TAP FOR NHRA U.S. NATIONALS Center ... Continue reading
Hella Introduces New Technologies at IAA
LIPPSTADT, Germany, Aug. 31 -- Hella will showcase a broad spectrum of new electronic, sensor and automotive lighting technologies at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany (Sept. 15-25). Hella's exhibit, located at Booth 8.0/D05, will feature a new LED headlamp with dynamic LED cornering lights; an electronic parki ... Continue reading
Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at the Minnesota State Fair
- All-new 2006 Dodge Charger model to be pieced together in less than seven minutes - Even to benefit Toys for Tots AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31 -- With the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger will be built from a box full of parts before the eyes of passersby in city centers across ... Continue reading
Get Ready, Camp Jeep(R) On the Road is Coming to San Francisco
- Bumpy, muddy, wet driving adventure to stop in San Francisco September 10-11, 2005 - Free, two-day driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of a Trail Rated(R) Jeep(R) vehicle - Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and wall climbing offer those with a sense of adventure plenty to do WHAT: Camp Jeep(R) On ... Continue reading
- Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how Chrysler vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks - Opportunity to drive two of the hottest Chrysler vehicles, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Drag racing, golf simulations, food and wine tasting demonstrations, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Execs to Take Dunk Tank Plunge for United Way Today, Aug. 31
Chrysler Group Outgoing and Incoming CEO Dieter Zetsche and Tom LaSorda Light the Torch for United Way * Chrysler Group employees take a shot at dunking LaSorda, Ridenour and Ficano * Chrysler Group supports United Way through fun-filled competitions * Hundreds of Auburn Hills employees expected to participate in Olymp ... Continue reading
Get Ready, Camp Jeep(R) On The Road is Coming to San Diego
- Bumpy, muddy driving adventure arrives in San Diego - Free, two-day driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of a Trail Rated(R) Jeep(R) vehicle - Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and wall climbing offer those with a sense of adventure plenty to do WHAT: Camp Jeep(R) On the Road -- the traveling tour ... Continue reading
Leading International Automotive Experts to Meet in Sunderland
SUNDERLAND, England, August 31 -- The eighth International Automotive Conference (IAC) to be held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on October 5 and 6, will address the major issues facing the global automotive industry in today's difficult markets. Senior representatives from top automotive companies including Ren ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Makes Efficiency Gains Through Heavy Truck Engine Project
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- As part of its presentation at the recent Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction (DEER) Conference in Chicago, Illinois, Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced that it has demonstrated technology to achieve greater than 45 percent brake thermal efficiency while meeting the 2007 emissions regulations ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Offers Assistance to Hurricane Katrina Victims
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 31, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. is offering special assistance to its customers who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Company is urging any customers who have disaster-related problems and need help regarding their automobile loans to call AmeriCredit's Customer Service Department at 1-80 ... Continue reading
Parrot's Bluetooth(R) Car Kit Makes Holiday Gift Giving Fun for Tech Toy and Gadget Lovers
NEW YORK--Aug. 31, 2005--With popularity of Bluetooth(R) phones growing rapidly, Parrot's Easydrive hands-free Plug & Play car kit makes the ideal gift for mobile professionals, busy moms, and college students who spend a lot of time in their vehicles. And, at the suggested retail price of $99, it's affordable and prac ... Continue reading
Plenty of Activities Planned at Cycling Weekend, Sept. 9-11
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-933-3907 Contact: Pamela Heisey Cougar Mountain Classic 415-359-0730 pheisey@o2sm.com Plenty of Activities Planned for Infineon Technologies Cougar Mountain Classic Cycling Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The excitement won't be limited to the various cycling di ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Selects Rogers & Associates to Help Maximize Strategic Date Change
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show has retained the public relations firm Rogers & Associates as agency of record to help maximize the auto show's strategic date change from early January to mid-November, beginning in 2006. Media days for the final January show are Jan. 4 and 5, and public days are Jan. ... Continue reading
AIAG Honors Outstanding Volunteers at Annual Awards Dinner
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) honored its volunteers and member companies for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry at last night's 19th annual AIAG Outstanding Achievement Awards Dinner at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Alcoa Automotive Castings Wins Supplier of the Year Award from Delphi
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 31, 2005--Alcoa announced today that its Alcoa Automotive Castings business received the Best Supplier Award from Delphi's Energy & Chassis Division in Saginaw, Michigan. Delphi is a world leader in automotive systems and components. AAC was commended for its customer responsiveness, proac ... Continue reading
Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend
MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 31 -- The Deere & Company Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.31 a share, payable November 1, 2005, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2005. ... Continue reading
E-LOAN Announces Labor Day Employee Discount Sale
Online Lender Provides Labor Day Savings Opportunities for Consumers Shopping for Mortgage Loans and Auto Loans PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 31 -- E-LOAN(R) , an online consumer direct lender, today announced its Labor Day Employee Discount Sale. The promotion provides consumers with a Radically Simple way to enjoy the sam ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Helps Reduce Litter; Encourages Customers to Bag Their Trash
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2005--To kick off the end of the busy summer travel season, and to remind motorists about the importance of maintaining a clean, litter-free environment, Enterprise Rent-A-Car will place thousands of litter bags in their rental cars over the Labor Day holiday. Enterprise is partnering with ... Continue reading
Guidepoint(TM) Ships GSM Fleet Solution to Donlen Corp.
Digital GPS tracking & fleet-management system to be installed on mobile install vehicles PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Guidepoint Systems today announced that it has begun shipping its GSM-based tracking fleet management solution to Northbrook, Ill.-based Donlen Corporation, the fastest-growing fleet leasing and manageme ... Continue reading
Haas Named National Sales Manager For Hella Inc.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Aug. 31 -- Jeff Haas has been named national sales manager for the Special Original Equipment (SOE) Division at Hella Inc., Hella's aftermarket sales group in North America. A native of Milwaukee, Wis., Haas previously was a regional sales manager for J.W. Speaker Corporation, a manufacturer of cus ... Continue reading
Huntington Bank to Integrate With RouteOne
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Huntington Bank, an industry leader in automotive lending, is now live on the RouteOne credit application management system. Huntington exited their test pilot successfully and will now be available to dealers with an existing relationship to the bank. RouteOne was created in 2002 by ... Continue reading
Novel and New Poetry Band: One-of-a-Kind Group Offers Music and Message
CD Proceeds to Be Donated to Automobile Safety Foundation LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- Members of many bands don't even read books, much less write them. But Poetry Band is far from your average rock band. As the name implies, Poetry Band is a thrilling blend of avant-garde poems combined with guitar-driven music. Poetry Ba ... Continue reading
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 31 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, is pleased to announce the company has earned its second consecutive award as a NorthCoast 99 winner, honoring the 99 Best Workplaces in Northeast Ohio ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: A Second Look at Dana Corporation for 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 31, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23465) has announced the addition of Dana Corporation 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio (US), Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of systems, modules and co ... Continue reading
Save Fuel Without Changing Your Lifestyle, Says Royal Purple
PORTER, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, fuel prices are continuing to rise with no end in sight. According to a survey of service stations by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, gas prices are up as much as 38% or more from a year ago. It almost feels like you have to get a second mortgage just t ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Aug. 31, 2005--Japanese automotive electronics suppliers are taking the market lead in rolling out the widest range of entertainment system features, according to new analysis from Strategy Analytics. Alpine, Kenwood, Pioneer and other Japanese suppliers offer the most varied range of entertainment system featu ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins New Fluid Carrying Business
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 31 -- TI Automotive has been awarded contracts by three major auto manufacturers to supply fluid-carrying lines for five new-model vehicles. Combined sales for the new contracts from DaimlerChrysler, Ford and Nissan total nearly $100 million. Production at TI Automotive facilities in North America a ... Continue reading
Viper Powersports Announces $18.9 Million in Equity Financing
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 31, 2005--Viper Powersports Inc. (Pink Sheets:VPWS), announced $18.9 Million in Equity Financing. The funding includes $3.9 Million PIPE financing completed by Bathgate Capital Partners and $15 Million in the form of a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (SEDA) with Cornell Capital Partners. Viper c ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Revolution LLC, the Washington-based investment firm owned by Steve Case, announced today that it has acquired the controlling interest in Flexcar, the U.S. car-sharing pioneer. In addition, auto industry legend Lee Iacocca will become a Senior Advisor, and an Investor/Director of Flexcar. The tr ... Continue reading
Hurricane Hunters Use u-blox GPS Technology to Monitor and Predict "Katrina"
HERNDON, Virginia, August 31 -- u-blox America today announced that the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) uses u-blox GPS technology to determine the strength, direction and speed of hurricanes. Most recently, close to 40 sondes have been employed to measure the characteristics of hurricane "Katrina" so a ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire 2005 NCAA College Football Stadium Signage Program
WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 31 -- In an unprecedented move in sports marketing, Hankook Tire America Corp. enters NCAA College Football stadiums this weekend as its logo will be prominently displayed around the playing fields at five Division 1-A schools. The kick-off for Hankook Tire's 2005 NCAA College Football Stadium Signage ... Continue reading
American Trucking Associations Applauds Opening of Strategic Petroleum Reserve
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Aug. 31, 2005--The American Trucking Associations and ATA President and CEO Bill Graves applauded President Bush's decision to open the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ensure a steady supply of oil to the United States as well as help refineries badly crippled by Hurricane Katrina. "Any steps the Bush A ... Continue reading
Ford Names New Controller of The Americas
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that Robert L. Shanks, currently vice president, Operations Support, Finance and Strategy, Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, is appointed vice president and controller, The Americas, effective Sept. 1. In his new role, Shanks, 52, will oversee al ... Continue reading
SRS Labs' Circle Surround Automotive(TM) Featured in Leading Automotive Entertainment DSPs
SRS Circle Surround Automotive in New Line of Automotive Entertainment ICs SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , one of the world's leading providers of audio technology solutions, today announced that Philips, a leading provider of automotive DSPs, has selected SRS Circle Surround Automotive ("CS Auto") surro ... Continue reading
Coming Attractions ... Mercury Becomes Official Automotive Sponsor of Landmark Theatres
- 2929 Entertainment's Landmark Theatres provides Mercury a breakthrough platform for the promotion of independent film. - Relationship includes a complete integration of Mercury into the independent film experience. - Continues Mercury's association with independent film following the success of "Meet The Lucky Ones." ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Aug. 31, 2005--Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced that it is making a donation of $1 million through its charitable foundation to the American Red Cross to help in the massive Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. "Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a part of the neighborhoods and communities affected by this disaster, a ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Delphi Corporation is offering automakers seeking an element of differentiation to their vehicle interiors an innovative lighting technology that takes advantage of the growing prominence of LED applications. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delphi is bringing to ... Continue reading
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Statement
CONCORD, N.C. (August 31, 2005) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates accepts the penalty issued by NASCAR for rules violations committed at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 26, 2005. As an organization, we pride ourselves in following the guidelines set forth by NASCAR's governing body. There will be no formal appe ... Continue reading
Nissan Advanced Crash Laboratory Begins Operations
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2005--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , announced today that it has begun operations at its newly constructed Nissan Advanced Crash Laboratory (NACL) located at the company's Oppama Proving Ground in Yokosuka City, 50 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. The 40,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art laboratory w ... Continue reading
CASCAR - N#10 - Delaware Preview
CASCAR Super Series Preview: Delaware Speedway: APC 300 Great Canadian Race Weekend For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 31, 2005 The CASCAR Super Series heads to Delaware Speedway for the APC 300 Great Canadian Race Weekend LONDON, ON - This weekend, the CASCAR Super Ser ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite To Run IndyCar Demonstration Laps at Fontana NEXTEL Cup Race
Jimmy Kite To Run IndyCar Demonstration Laps at Fontana NEXTEL Cup Race INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 31, 2005 - Jimmy Kite, Stockbridge, Ga., has been asked to run three demonstration laps at California Speedway prior to Sunday's Sony HD 500 NEXTEL Cup event. The laps will give the diehard stock car fans at Fontana's two ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell Encourages Energy Conservation as Damage Assessments of Hurricane Katrina Continue
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvanians who take steps to conserve fuel play a significant role in efforts to ease the widespread affects of Hurricane Katrina, especially as more drivers take to the highway to close out summer over the long Labor Day weekend. The Governor encour ... Continue reading
Minneapolis Honda Dealer Delivers 100,000th Hybrid Vehicle in US
TORRANCE, Calif., August 31 -- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., announced today that it has delivered 100,000 hybrid vehicles to retail customers since it began offering the gasoline-electric technology nearly six years ago. Jamie Gulley of Minneapolis, Minnesota became the 100,000th hybrid customer when he took delivery ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 31, 2005--ExxonMobil is commemorating eight decades of protecting and helping extend the lives of heavy duty diesel engines around the world with the 80th anniversary of its Mobil Delvac(TM) engine oil. Since its introduction in 1925, Mobil Delvac oil -- Delvac, short for "D"iesel "E"ngine "L"ubrican ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Index Steady Last Quarter, Reports Comerica Bank
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The purchase of an average- price, new vehicle during the second quarter of 2005 took 24.7 weeks of median family income, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit- based Comerica Bank. This is virtually unchanged from the first quarter and from a year ago. Including finance char ... Continue reading
First Ever National Skills Competition for Truck Technicians
Men and Women Who Keep Big Rigs Running Will Showcase Their Talent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 31 -- The best trucking industry technicians from all 50 states will soon encamp at Valley Forge to compete for awards and prizes at TMCSuperTech2005, the Technology & Maintenance Council's inaugural National Technician Skills Comp ... Continue reading
Gas-Saving Myths and Truths in Time for Labor Day Road Trips From Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online automotive resource, recently tested several of the most often cited gas-saving tips to see which are "urban legends" and which actually save consumers money at the pumps. The full article can be found at: http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/driving/articles ... Continue reading
First Fleet Corporation to Conduct ``Real World'' Fuel Consumption Study of Truck Fleets
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 31, 2005--America's private truck fleets are being dramatically affected by two events that have a major impact on their overall cost per mile: new engine emissions standards that have negatively affected fuel economy, and a record cost per gallon of diesel fuel. Fuel ranks as the second hig ... Continue reading
Las Vegas Drivers Can Use Credit Cards and Cell Phones at New Parking Meters
Reino Enforcement Technology and Peppercoin Team Up For Next Generation Meters That Notify Drivers on Their Cell Phone When Time is Running Low IRVINE, Calif. and WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 31 -- The City of Las Vegas is one of the first cities in the country to let drivers pay for on- street parking with their credit card a ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., Aug. 31 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received additional funding from the U.S. Air Force to purchase and evaluate a high voltage battery charging system and engineer an electric pickup truck for the future installati ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: Hybrids a Natural at Sierra Club National Convention
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31 -- Hybrid electric vehicles are in the news and, increasingly, on American highways. Still, most people's experience with hybrids is limited to observing these advanced technology vehicles from afar, without the benefit of getting behind the wheel and finding out just how "natural" hybrids feel. ... Continue reading
Automobile Safety Foundation Spotlights Mirror Safety Crisis
Group Warns National Recall May Be on the Way LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- Paul Raul of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that a recall of standard equipment side-view mirrors is likely due to safety issues. These mirrors have a hazardous blind spot that conceals quickly approaching or near ... Continue reading
Four World Premieres from Opel
RUSSELSHEIM & FRANKFURT, Germany--Aug. 31, 2005--Adam Opel AG: -- Open-air feeling with Astra TwinTop -- Six-cylinder power in Vectra OPC -- New Vectra and Signum with distinctive Opel face -- New Zafira with natural gas propulsion Opel presents four world premieres and a host of product innovations at the 61st Interna ... Continue reading
Campground and RV Park Occupancy Levels Surge Despite Higher Gas Prices
VENTURA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Despite the current fuel price run-up, RVers are enthusiastic heading into the Labor Day weekend. Nearly seven out of ten RV owners surveyed in March 2005 said they would use their vehicles more this summer compared to last year; approximately half expect to travel more total miles; and abou ... Continue reading
MADD's Silver Anniversary Cause for Celebrating Lives
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Turns 25 & Celebrates the 300,000 Lives Saved by Countermeasures DALLAS, Aug. 31 -- Think back 25 years to 1980. Ronald Reagan is elected President. Ted Turner launches CNN. And, a group of women whose lives were devastated by the impact of drunk driving formed an organization that would f ... Continue reading
Indy not just another race for G Squared Motorsports
*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 51ST ANNUAL NHRA MAC T ... Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses All IGA Claims Against Safelite
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Safelite Group, Inc., parent company of Safelite Solutions, LLC and Safelite Fulfillment Services, Inc., is pleased with the recent ruling of the Honorable Ann D. Montgomery of the United States District Court of Minnesota in the case of Independent Glass Association, Inc., et al. v. Safelite ... Continue reading
Lux and White Add to Viper SRT10 Legacy of Success
Lux and White Add to Viper SRT10 Legacy of Success PUYALLUP, Wash., August 30, 2005 - In only its first year running the American V10 supercar, NayKid Racing added to the storied history of Dodge's Viper SRT10 with drivers Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) and Scotty B. White (Puyallup, Wash.). Dodge Motorsports and DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
Biofriendly's Green Plus Selected by Direct Fuels for Low Emission Diesel Formulation in Texas
MONROVIA, Calif.--Aug. 30, 2005--Biofriendly Corporation announced today that its Green Plus(R) diesel fuel enhancer has been selected by Direct Fuels to formulate Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED). Direct Fuels is one of north Texas' largest independent regional fuel distributors. "We evaluated Biofriendly's Green Plu ... Continue reading
Nextel News - California Speedway
August 30, 2005 - California Speedway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind California weekend A Sept. 2 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Jimmie Johnson at 11:30 a.m. PDT A Sept. 3 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 2:20 p.m. PDT (Impound) A Sept. 4 - Sony HD 500 at 5:10 p.m. PDT (250 laps/500 miles) Chase for the ... Continue reading
Air Force Reserve Jet Car Takes On Portland Air Show Attendees
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30 -- In a fraction of the time it takes to sit through a red light, the Air Force Reserve Jet Car accelerates from zero to 400 mph! This jet-powered car, made of aluminum stretched over a chrome-moly chassis, will create mini sonic booms as it thunders down the runway at Hillsboro Airport, during the O ... Continue reading
Original Equipment Market for Telematics and Infotainment - Frost & Sullivan Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Vehicle Manufacturers Look for Ways to Increase Penetration Rates of Telematics and Infotainment Systems London, UK, 30 August 2005…Telematics and infotainment systems entered the European automotive industry with a bang, but subsequently failed to live up to vehicle manufacturers’ and supplie ... Continue reading
AuctionCities.Com Creates Automotive Marketplace for New and Previously Owned Vehicles
Two-pronged Strategy Focuses on Business-to-Business and Consumer Markets VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 30 -- AuctionCities.com, Inc. , the originator of "Micro-auctioning," local geographically oriented online auctions; today announced that they will create a unique automotive-focused marketplace using their innovative techn ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 30, 2005--All-Terrain Vehicles are not toys, and Tim Buche, president of the ATV Safety Institute(R), would like to impress upon parents that they literally hold the key to their children's safety. "Every ATV has an ignition key, and when parents control the key, they control the use," said Buche. ... Continue reading
Wayne Killen Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Vice President of Marketing
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 30 -- Industry veteran Wayne Killen today rejoins Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) as vice president of marketing. Killen returns to MMNA after a ten-year career with Mercedes-Benz USA where he most recently served as the Maybach Brand Manager. As part of a 22-year automotive career, K ... Continue reading
RACE REPORT - IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY - JULY 30, 2005
RACE REPORT JULY 30, 2005 from Staff reports (Tim Kennedy has the week off) Irwindale, Calif. - - The points chase in Irwindale Speedway's premier stock car division got a whole lot tighter on Saturday night when two points-paying 50-lappers were run on a warm night in front of an appreciative crowd. San Marcos' Todd S ... Continue reading
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