Additional Stockton Sprint CHANGE!
Following further review of scoring records, please NOTE Revised Feature finish (Positions 8-14) and points changes (Murgoitio and McClish). -------------------- VALVOLINE USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 11, 2005 Stockton, California Stockton 99 Speedway “Fred Gerhardt Open Wheel Class ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 11, 2005 Stockton, California Stockton 99 Speedway “Fred Gerhardt Open Wheel Classic” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Hunt, 4, Rosen-13.334; 2. Michael Lewis, 40, Western Speed-13.449; 3. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-13.478; 4. Ben Petter, 11D, DeBeaumont-13 ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Phoenix race
pole to pinball Terry Borcheller experienced the best and worst of racing during the Rolex Sports Car Series event at Phoenix International Raceway on Sept. 10. For the first time, the Daytona Prototype cars raced alone, as the series held separate races for the prototype and GT class cars. Unfortunately, the split for ... Continue reading
2-Track Global Technology Used to Smash Criminal Car Theft Ring in Nigeria
NEW YORK--Sept. 12, 2005--2-Track Global Inc. today announced that its vehicle tracking technology ("Condor FMS") was instrumental in smashing a car theft ring that has not only led to the return of the stolen vehicle but also to the capture of the criminal mastermind behind the operation. The 2-Track tracking device w ... Continue reading
Air Force Reserve Jet Car Takes on Reno Air Race Attendees
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12 -- 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 Reno Stead Field, during the N ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- Visiprise, Inc., a recognized leader in helping manufacturers manage and control global operations to improve quality and compliance, announced today the company will sponsor an IndustryWeek-hosted online event titled The Importance of Manufacturing Systems Interoperability in Your Six Sigma and Le ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Awarded Third New European DualTronic(TM) Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- BorgWarner has been awarded another new program with a European customer for its fuel- efficient DualTronic(TM) transmission technology. The program, which is expected to start production in late 2007, is for volume vehicles in the mid-, upper and luxury passenger car segments, using V6 ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Two Getrag transmissions on display at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show this week use BorgWarner's fuel-efficient DualTronic(TM) wet dual-clutch module technology. The programs will start production in 2007 and are for vehicle types that range from compact and mid-sized to luxury passenger ... Continue reading
Canadian Authorities Uphold Original Ruling Allowing SIRIUS to Offer Satellite Radio
- SIRIUS to Offer Unprecedented Sports to Canadians as The Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NHL, NFL and, in 2007, NASCAR NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that SIRIUS Canada, its Canadian affiliate, has been given approval by Canada's Federal Cabinet to offer nationwide service in Can ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24105) has announced the addition of In-Car Entertainment in China to their offering Car audio and video electronics is one of mainland China's fastest-growing and most dynamic industries, with many of the current players ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing Prerace: Cory Mac eyes Budweiser Shootout points at Reading
*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
Chevron Awarded Cardon III License in Venezuela's Rafael Urdaneta Bid Round
SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Chevron Corporation's local affiliate company in Venezuela has been awarded the exploration license for the Cardon III exploration block, located offshore western Venezuela. The Cardon III block was one of seven blocks offered by the Venezuelan Ministry of Energy and Mines in the Rafael U ... Continue reading
New Owners See Significant Growth Opportunities NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire The Hertz Corporation (Hertz), the wo ... Continue reading
'Coming Home' With Four World Premieres
FRANKFURT/MAIN, Germany--Sept. 12, 2005--The focus of the Mercedes-Benz press conference at the beginning of the 61st International Motor Show in Frankfurt was on the world premiere of the new S-Class. In his first appearance as the new head of the Mercedes Car Group Dr Dieter Zetsche also presented three further world ... Continue reading
CORDA Technologies to Showcase Dashboard at Four National and International Industry Events
- Following the Release of the CenterView Enterprise Dashboard, Corda Representatives Will Attend Industry Shows and Conferences Across the Nation and Europe - SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12 -- CORDA Technologies today announced that company representatives plan to attend four national and international industry events durin ... Continue reading
'Royal Relief' Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 12 -- Starting Monday, September 19, motorcycle and NASCAR enthusiasts can bid on a one-of-a-kind Custom Crown Royal Chopper -- with a helmet signed by the past two NASCAR Nextel Cup and Crown Royal IROC champions -- with proceeds ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Improves Worker Productivity With Symbol Solution HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 12 -- Symbol Technologies, Inc. , The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), today announced that DaimlerChrysler, one of the world's leading automotive companies is using a Symbol enterprise mobility solution within its Kassel plant in ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER HUNT TAKES WESTERN SPRINT FQ LEAD Tony Hunt of Fair Oaks, Calif. is the new leader in the battle for the 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifier Championship in USAC's Valvoline Western Sprint Car Series. Hunt was the third-fastest qualifier for Sunday's r ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 12, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation mobilized its personnel and products in response to a locally unprecedented water main break in downtown Pittsburgh. More than 16 million gallons of water inundated buildings in the city's Gateway Center office complex, causing three buil ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Reports Fiscal Year 2005 Operating Results
United Solar Ovonic Subsidiary Achieves Record Product Sales and Production ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. The Company reported income from continuing operations of $49.5 million on revenues of $ ... Continue reading
FedEx Supply Chain Services Has Selected and Successfully Deployed Mobitrac
CHICAGO--Sept. 12, 2005--Mobitrac Inc., the market-leading provider of a new generation of transportation execution systems, today announced that FedEx Supply Chain Service (FSCS), a FedEx Corp. company that provides supply-chain management solutions has selected and successfully deployed Mobitrac. Supporting FedEx's v ... Continue reading
First Acceptance Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Financial Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 12, 2005--First Acceptance Corporation today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Actual Results Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $13.2 million, or $0.27 per share on a fully-diluted basis, compared to a net loss of $6. ... Continue reading
Fitch: $5.6B Hertz Sale Does Not Affect Ford's Ratings
CHICAGO--Sept. 12, 2005--Ford's announcement that it is selling Hertz for $5.6 billion (plus assumed debt) does not affect the ratings of Ford or Ford Motor Credit, according to Fitch Ratings. The monetization of this asset supplements Ford's already-healthy liquidity position as it faces costs associated with the pend ... Continue reading
Fitch Revises Hertz's Rating Watch to Negative from Evolving
NEW YORK--Sept. 12, 2005--Fitch Ratings has revised The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) and its subsidiaries Rating Watch status to Negative from Evolving. This action was in response to the announcement by Ford Motor Company (Ford) this morning of its intention to sell Hertz to a consortium of private equity investors compo ... Continue reading
Flow International Schedules First Fiscal Quarter 2006 Results Conference Call
KENT, Wash., Sept. 12 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, plans to hold a conference call discussing the results for the first fiscal 2006 quarter ended July 31, 2005 on Thursday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time). A li ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Ford Motor Credit Company announced today that it intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to offer to exchange debt securities of Ford Motor Credit for up to $2.4 billion of outstanding debt securities of The Hertz Corporation having similar term ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Germany--Sept. 12, 2005--On September 7, the BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. Today a photo shoot with the CEOs took place at the 2005 IAA Fra ... Continue reading
Grateful Dead Tour Bus Ends Long, Strange Trip at Volo Auto Museum
VOLO, Ill., Sept. 12 -- After years of neglect, the Grateful Dead's original tour bus has been restored and placed on display at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL. "She was the sound bus, the caboose, number five in a caravan and unofficially the party bus where the guys relaxed with their friends after the show," said ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa Changes Its Organizational Structure
MONTERREY, Mexico--Sept. 12, 2005--Grupo Imsa (BMV:IMSA) announces changes in its organizational structure, in order to optimize its value chain by increasing the leverage of existing synergies between its steel-related businesses, enhance the efficiency of its operations and reduce administrative expenses. After the s ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive Introduces AUTOTECHCAST Europe at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)
New study measures western European consumer demand and acceptance of 62 advanced automotive technologies ROCHESTER, N.Y., and FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- Harris Interactive(R), the world's fastest-growing market research company, introduced AUTOTECHCAST Europe during the opening of the 61st International Motor Sho ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, New York et FRANCFORT, Allemagne, September 12 -- - Une nouvelle étude mesure la demande de la clientèle de l'Europe Occidentale et la réception de 62 technologies automobiles avancées. Harris Interactive(R), société d'étude de marché en croissance la plus rapide du monde, introduit AUTOTECHCAST Euro ... Continue reading
IAA 2005: Volkswagen Presents the new Eos
WOLFSBURG, Germany and FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- - Unveiling by Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard - The First Four-Seat Convertible-Coupe With Five Part CSC Roof Vast interest for the latest product from the house of Volkswagen: In front of nearly 1,000 journalists Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard unveiled the new Eos. In spring 2006 t ... Continue reading
INCAT Helps Cut Vredestein Banden Time to Market by 50 Percent
General tooling costs reduced by 25 percent LONDON, DETROIT, and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 12 -- INCAT announced today that its operation in The Netherlands has entered into an engagement with tire manufacturer Vredestein Banden there that has helped that organization realize a 50 percent reduction in time to marke ... Continue reading
Consumers Continue to Cite Tire Wearability as Top Priority in Overall Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Michelin ranks highest in original equipment (OE) tire satisfaction in four segments, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 12 -- The year's biggest car show opens in Frankfurt, Germany, this week, and dozens of new cars, trucks and crossovers will be making their global debut, products like Jeep's twin Compass and Patriot models, the Mazda Sassou, Volvo's C70 coupe and Lamborghini's over-the-top Gallardo Spyder. Unless you'v ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, Sept. 12 -- The Kroger Co. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) are teaming up to donate and deliver 20 refrigerated trailers to American Red Cross kitchens in Louisiana to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The trucks are filled with bagged ice and will be used for temporary storage. ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 12, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, announces a press briefing on the official launching of its flagship product, PurigeN98, on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. The event takes place at N2Revolution's headqu ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Names Vickie Piner Vice President - Supplier Diversity and Development
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Lear Corporation today announced the appointment of Vickie Piner to vice president - Supplier Diversity and Development within the company's Global Purchasing Division. Piner reports to Lear Vice President - Global Purchasing, Joe Sefcik and succeeds Charles White who has retired from Lea ... Continue reading
Lear to Webcast Presentation at the IAA 2005 Automotive Conference in Frankfurt
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the IAA 2005 Automotive Conference in Frankfurt on Thursday, September 15, 2005. The webcast begins at 5:45 a.m. EDT and will run approximately one hour. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation on ... Continue reading
MG Rover Workers Struggle to Find Work
LONDON, September 12 -- More than six months after the closure of MG Rover in Birmingham, 60% of the workforce are still out of work. According to an Amicus survey only 28% of the 6,000 workers are employed. Of those who have found work, only 15% are working again in manufacturing. 11% of the redundant workforce are on ... Continue reading
More Than 1130 Ready for Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship Forbes Swansong
For Immediate Release More Than 1130 Ready for Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship Forbes Swansong TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 12, 2005) - For the 11th and final time, Forbes Field is set to host The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championships. And with more than 1130 competitors from the U.S. and Canada expected to ta ... Continue reading
Munro & Associates, Inc. Names Bianchi Public Relations As PR Agency of Record
TROY, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Munro & Associates, Inc. -- a leading strategic product development firm -- has named Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as its public relations agency of record. The announcement was made by A. Sandy Munro, chief executive officer of Munro & Associates, Inc., and James A. Bianchi, president of the ... Continue reading
Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 320 Portable Navigation Device
Navigation Leader Announces Next Generation Guidance System FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation prod ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Adds Woodhouse , World's Largest Viper Dealer, to Runoffs Effort
NayKid Racing Adds Woodhouse, World's Largest Viper Dealer, to Runoffs Effort PUYALLUP, Wash., September 12, 2005 - Two of the biggest names associated with Dodge's Viper SRT10 will combine for an assault on the 2005 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by KohlerR. NayKid Racing announced that Woodhouse Auto Fa ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS ADVANCE PACKAGE
TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET WHAT: 21ST annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals, the 19th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2005 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competitors in six categories earn poin ... Continue reading
OmniVision Unveils True Single-Chip CMOS Alternative To CCD Surveillance Cameras
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2005--At the ASIS International Show in Orlando, Fla. (September 12-14) today, OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , the world's leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, introduced the advanced OV7950 CMOS image sensor developed specifically for CCTV/video monitoring security systems. The highly i ... Continue reading
QNX Hires Paul Hohos to Lead North American Auto Sales
OTTAWA, Sept. 12 -- QNX Software Systems today named Paul Hohos as its director of automotive sales for North America. Hohos brings more than 20 years of automotive industry experience to QNX and will be responsible for managing the company's sales strategy for the automotive market. Hohos joins QNX from Wipro Technolo ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP NASCAR and World 100 Action Moorpark, Calif. - (September 12, 2005) The 35th annual World 100 took place over the wee ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial to Hold Investor Forum
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Sept. 12, 2005--State Auto Financial Corporation announces that it will hold its bi-annual Investor Forum on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York's Times Square. State Auto Financial's Chairman and CEO Bob Moone will be ringing the opening bell for the NASDAQ Stock Market tha ... Continue reading
State Warns: Extra Patrols Are Going on Now, So Click It or Ticket!
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 12 -- Between September 12 and September 25, extra law enforcement officers throughout Washington State will be monitoring city streets, rural roads, and interstates looking for drivers who aren't buckled up for the state's Click it or Ticket campaign. A ticket for not wearing a seatbelt carries a ... Continue reading
Please NOTE Penalty assessed to Alex Harris resulting in revised Feature finish (Positions 5-9) and points adjustments (Harris, Moon & Kernohan). ---------------------------------- USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 11, 2005 Stockton, California Stockton 99 Speedway “Fred Gerh ... Continue reading
--With just two more races left in the Indy Car Series season, Brazilian and Andretti Green driver Tony Kanaan is still in the hunt. Audio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=30894 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news inf ... Continue reading
Under New Ownership, Benlee Begins Strategic Growth Investments
ROMULUS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Benlee, Inc., which was recently purchased by Detroit-based industrialist Gregory W. Brown, has begun transforming itself through a series of targeted strategic investments to significantly increase the company's value to its customers and to accelerate growth. A leader in the global scrap a ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Reports Equipment Failure on Gary Works' No. 14 Blast Furnace Rebuild
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12 -- United States Steel Corporation reported today that on Saturday, Sept. 10, an incident occurred that may delay the completion of the construction of the No. 14 blast furnace at Gary Works. Multiwheel carriers, which were transporting a large fabricated furnace section within Gary Works in prepar ... Continue reading
www.AutoInsurancePlanners.com Advises Two Key Steps to Choosing Best Auto Insurance Company
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Sept. 12, 2005--Shopping for auto insurance can be overwhelming because there are so many companies. Which one provides the best auto insurance rates and service? Choosing an auto insurance company, say the experts at www.AutoInsurancePlanners.com, can be aided by taking two key steps: 1. Review the car ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Sept. 12, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee has started production at a new aluminum die casting plant in Tennessee. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo.com's Premium Indu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, September 12 -- - New Owners See Significant Growth Opportunities Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire The Hertz Corporation (Hertz), ... Continue reading
The Performance SUV by Audi to be Launched in June in North America
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Audi continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their quattro all-wheel drive system with the unveiling of an all-new vehicle today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi Q7 marks a new development in the sport utility vehicle segment by ingeniously combining sportiness, versatility, ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show to Showcase a Wide Array of Newcomers
Frankfurt September 12, 2005; The AIADA newsleter reported that the always huge Frankfurt Auto show will today start its three-day press preview with a significant gathering of leaders of General Motors, DaimlerChrysler AG and BMW AG to mark a joint hybrid drive system development agreement. An article in today’s ... Continue reading
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 12 -- DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance understands that customers affected by Hurricane Katrina are focusing their attention on personal matters, so the company has implemented the following actions for customers in portions of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi: * DaimlerChrysler Serv ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Surges Over $4 Billion in Internet Vehicle Ordering Sales
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 12 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that web-based vehicle ordering sales through its FleetView and DriverView systems has surpassed the $4 billion mark. FleetView enables fleet managers to rapidly accomplish multiple tasks online tha ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces EPA-Estimate Fuel Ratings for All-New Lexus IS Luxury Sport Sedans
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Lexus announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-estimated fuel-mileage ratings for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350. The all-new luxury sports sedans will achieve segment-leading fuel efficiency when they go on sale in North America in October. An all-new six-speed sequential aut ... Continue reading
2006 World Car Winners Announced at 2006 New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The winners of the 2006 World Car of the Year Awards (WCOTY) will be unveiled during Press Preview at the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on Wednesday, April 12 or Thursday, April 13, 2006. WCOTY co-chairman Gerry Malloy and Mark Schienberg, NYIAS president made the announcement toda ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Patriot and Jeep Compass Point Brand Into New Territory
- Jeep(R) hints at global portfolio expansion with world premiere of Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass concept sport-utility vehicles at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt - Pair of compact Jeep SUVs designed to appeal to all-new buyers - Two concepts complement each other, yet target different consumers ... Continue reading
Solomon Sues Toyota For Patent Infringement
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Sept. 12, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today that it has filed an action against Toyota Motor Corporation in federal district court in Tampa, Florida for infringement of Solomon's Electric Wheel(R) patent. Solomon alleges that the hybrid transmission drive in the Toyota ... Continue reading
Michelin Sweeps 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Awards
Consumer Awards Sweep Matches Success in Formula One; World Rally Championship; MotoGP and Le Mans GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 12 -- Today's news that Michelin has ranked highest in all four categories of the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Awards for original equipment tire customer satisfaction is "extremely gratif ... Continue reading
2007 Yaris Debuts at Frankfurt International Motor Show - Replaces Echo in Toyota's U.S. Line-Up
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification Yaris three-door and five-door liftbacks tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Yaris three-door liftback and another body configuration to be announced later, will replace the ECHO a ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota RAV4 SUV to Make Its World Premiere at Frankfurt International Motor Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification third-generation 2006 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. "We look forward to the arrival of the new RAV4 in the U.S. lat ... Continue reading
Volvo C70 Hardtop Convertible Unveiled in Frankfort
<a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/VOLV/VideoAssets/ ASF/VOLV_2898_21825.wmv"> Volvo has issued the following press release: It’s ready to take its place in the sun – the all new Volvo C70. Which also doubles as a coupe! Thanks to a unique three-piece retractable hardtop, customers of the s ... Continue reading
BMW Z4 Coupé Concept Car Makes World Debut
A world debut full of emotion-precisely this is what BMW is presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show: The BMW Z4 Coupe concept car, more than any other exhibit, clearly represents and embodies the motto of the world's largest car show: the Thrill of Motoring. Presenting this concept car, BMW is establishing new trends in ... Continue reading
2006 Audi Q7 Performance SUV Unveiled
Audi is unveiling a vehicle that marks a superlative new development in the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment. The Audi Q7 ingeniously combines sportiness and versatility, sophisticated technology and the luxury of a premium-class vehicle. On the road it excels with the performance and driving dynamics of a sports ca ... Continue reading
Rocky Mountain Pedal-Pushers Teach Motor City How to Conserve Gas
31 Teams From 15 States Compete at the Inaugural Red Bull Dragsterday DETROIT, Sept. 12 -- A group of kinetic enthusiasts out of Boulder, Colo., set a Red Bull Dragsterday record of 29 miles per hour as they out-peddled 31 other teams from across the nation. Cyclepathz Special powered their way to victory, but instead ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - September 2005
DETROIT, Sept. 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the September 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production fo ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Announces New Strategic Partnership With NADAguides.com
Industry Leaders To Share Listings and Information Across Sites ATLANTA and COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 12 -- AutoTrader.com, the #1 online automotive classified advertising company in the U.S., and NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announce a groundbreaking strategic partnership. AutoTrader.co ... Continue reading
Automobiles Developed in China to Present in the World's Highest Level Auto Show
Five Automobile Models from Geely to Showcase in Frankfurt BEIJING, Sept. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Geely Group Co., Ltd. (Hereafter as 'Geely') based in China's Zhejiang Province will present its five latest automobile models at the Frankfurt International Auto Show, known as the ''Olympics'' of the auto industry, fro ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents the new 2006 Eos Convertible
WOLFSBURG and FRANKFURT, Germany, September 12 -- - Unveiling by Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard - The First Four-Seat Convertible-Coupe With Five Part CSC Roof Vast interest for the latest product from the house of Volkswagen: In front of nearly 1,000 journalists Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard unveiled the new Eos. In spring 2006 the ne ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Complete Specs and Data
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Superlative in design and technology Frankfurt/Main, Sep 12, 2005 Mercedes-Benz presents its new top-of-the-range model: the S-Class. In autumn 2005 this luxury car will be appearing at company-owned outlets and dealerships. As in the preceding series, the new S-Class will introduce techn ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT/MAIN, Germany, Sept. 12 -- - Cross-reference: picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency): http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=8233 The focus of the Mercedes-Benz press conference at the beginning of the 61st International Motor Show in Frankfurt was on the world premiere of the new S-C ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Sept. 12, 2005--As gas prices continue to soar, currently at $3.06 per gallon on average, consumers are searching for cost saving alternatives. While purchasing a new car may seem like a costly option, selecting an alternatively powered vehicle will save consumers more in the long run, finds a new survey relea ... Continue reading
General Motors and DaimlerChrysler Sign Hybrid Agreement
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24111) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturing Analyst - September 2005 to their offering World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to t ... Continue reading
MOST Multimedia Networking Technology Now in All Major Mercedes-Benz Car Lines
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Sept. 12, 2005--SMSC , today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system, launched in July 2005, for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and M-Class platforms. With these latest launches, MOST is now the standard network for the infotainme ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive Introduces AUTOTECHCAST Europe at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)
ROCHESTER, New York and FRANKFURT, Germany, September 12 -- - New study measures western European consumer demand and acceptance of 62 advanced automotive technologies Harris Interactive(R), the world's fastest-growing market research company, introduced AUTOTECHCAST Europe during the opening of the 61st International ... Continue reading
Climate Controlled Seating Now Available for the Medium Vehicle Segment
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 12 -- - Johnson Controls Expands its Portfolio of Climatic Seats Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency): http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=19526&keygroup=bild Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics an ... Continue reading
Honeywell Third Generation VNT(TM) Technology Boosts Premium V8 Engines
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 12 -- - VNT(TM) Technology Offers Perfect Match for Diesel Particulate Filters Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the manufacturer of Garrett(R) turbochargers, has announced that its third generation VNT(TM) technology is featured on three flagship turbo diesel V8s unveiled at the IAA 2005 Inte ... Continue reading
Gunn Gets It Done at Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo Finale in Topeka
For Immediate Release Gunn Gets It Done at Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo Finale in Topeka TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 11, 2005) - At the rate that Brian Garfield's opponents were red-lighting Sunday afternoon during the Hawk Performance Super Challenge portion of the Tire Rack(r) SCCA ProSolo National Series Finale at Forbes Field, i ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series -- FINAL results from Tri-State Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - West Central Division Tri-State Raceway Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 Contact: George Phillips, NHRA (626) 327-0840 Putz repeats in TAD, Chaffee surprises in TAFC at Tri-State Raceway NHRA Lucas Series finale EARLVILLE, Iowa - Earlville's own Richard Putz wrapped up th ... Continue reading
MOT Milestone Sees First 1,000 Car Technicians Sign up to New National Skills Tests
LONDON, September 12 -- - With photo This month's 45th anniversary of the MOT (1) coincides with another milestone in the drive to improve vehicle servicing and repair standards. The UK's first national voluntary assessment system for technicians, Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), has seen 1,000 technicians re ... Continue reading
Oki Electric Develops Image LSIs for In-Vehicle Applications
TOKYO--Sept. 12, 2005--Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced volume shipment of the video decoder, ML86V7668, and video encoder, ML86V7655 chips. These image LSIs can also be used for in-vehicle applications (with an operating temperature range of -40 degrees C to 85 degrees C), and are compatibl ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals-Sunday from Pacific Raceways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 NORTHWEST DIVISION NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS TO BE COMPLETED MONDAY KENT, Wash. - Although racers in four of the seven classes competing at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals will have to wait another day to crown champions, ra ... Continue reading
WHELDON RECORDS SIXTH WIN OF 2005 AT CHICAGO
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HERTA FINISHES 14TH IN XM SATELLITE RADIO CAR AT CHICAGO
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61st Frankfurt International Automobile Exhibition
61st Frankfurt International Automobile Exhibition Honda Pilot receives new look and new technology for 2006 Shanghai Maple 305 Mitsubishi Motors releases Lancer Evolution Wagon Frankfurt debut for new Audi A4 Cabriolet Mercedes-Benz Vision R63 set for Frankfurt Show 2006 Honda Civic: an extreme transformation of desig ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Releases High-Performance 4WD Station Wagon, Lancer Evolution Wagon
Tokyo (JCN) - Mitsubishi Motors has debuted the Lancer Evolution Wagon at its dealer showrooms across Japan on September 7. The first station wagon model in the Lancer Evolution series, the Lancer Evolution Wagon uses the body side panels and roof panel of the Lancer Wagon with reinforcement mainly focused on the rear ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Sept 12, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said this morning it plans to boost annual output of motors for its gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles to meet strong demand, mainly in North America. Toyota plans to sell 240,000-250,000 hybrid vehicles in 2005, including the popular Prius sedan, which woul ... Continue reading
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