NHRA Media Center Contact Information
NHRA Media: The following are the phone and fax numbers for the press center at Route 66 Raceway, site of this weekend's fifth annual Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals. ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 28 -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM)* today announced the retirement of Charles H. Lockwood II, Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 1, 2005. Lockwood has overseen all legal activities of AIAM for the past 23 years, managing AIAM's litigatio ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Precipitate Insurance Fraud Risk for Pennsylvanians
In recent disasters' wake, the Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority warns Commonwealth residents to avoid a costly mistake by steering clear of flood-damaged vehicles with altered titles and non-functioning airbag systems HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28 -- Don't be a victim! In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, The Pe ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Production Affected by Hurricane Damage
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today that two of its tire manufacturing facilities will operate on reduced schedules due to raw material shortages. Beginning Sunday, October 2, 2005, Cooper's plants in Texarkana, Arkansas and Tupelo, Mississippi will begin reduced production schedules ... Continue reading
CULVER CITY, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2005--TRUNK LTD., the leader in authentic luxury goods that capture a moment in time, today announced a historic partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to design and distribute a collection of high-end sportswear for men and women. This TRUNK LTD line of Harley-Davidson apparel is ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin hoping to tame top dogs (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Pre Race Summary Jeg Coughlin hoping to tame top dogs Only five Pro Stock racers have better than .500 records in eliminations th ... Continue reading
PA Governor Rendell Announces Establishment of New Manufacturing Facility in Fayette County
Roofing products manufacturer will create 66 jobs in Smithfield HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Carlisle SynTec Inc. plans to construct a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on a 25-acre site in the Fayette Business Park in Smithfield, Fayette County, tha ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces FY05 Year End Results
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 28 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Revenue was $12.8 million and profit was $4.6 million, or $0.16 per share, compared with a profit of $1.6 million, or $0.07 per share, on revenue of $11.8 million for the ... Continue reading
Over $6 Billion in Treasure is Buried Less Than 60 Feet Below the Ocean's Surface - but Treasure has its Price! CULVER CITY and SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Rhino Linings USA, Inc., the world leader in sprayed-on polyurethane linings, is teaming up with MGM Pictures and Columbia Pictures in a multi-million dollar pro ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Road Atlanta preview
Rob Bunker wrote the master plan for his final two races in the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship. After racing under the careful watch of his Speed Secrets coaches Ross Bentley and Bob Perona this season, Bunker was given the chance to craft his own plan for the Sept. 29 and 30 races at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. ... Continue reading
Scelzi all amped up about Funny Car title chase
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI ALL AMPED UP ABOUT TITLE CHASE JOLIET, ... Continue reading
TomoTherapy Inc. Selects Kaidara to Increase Efficiency of Support Operations
Multiple Language Support and Case-Based Reasoning Technology Addresses Key Requirements for Developer of Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Technology LOS ALTOS, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Kaidara Software, Inc., today announced that TomoTherapy, Inc., developers of a revolutionary new medical system to deliver conformal radiat ... Continue reading
Whit Bazemore: Rat Fink=?ISO-8859-1?B?gQ==?= Redux and More
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WHIT BAZEMORE: RAT FINK??? REDUX IN CHICAGO J ... Continue reading
New Capability Meets U.S. Government OMB Requirement COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 28 -- xpdient, Inc., a division of Scientific Systems and Software International (SSSI), announced the release of a new module of its successful xpdoffice solution to address new Earned Value Management (EVM) rules propagated by the federal gover ... Continue reading
Mercedes Officially Announces 8,500 Job Cuts
Mercedes Eliminates 8,500 Jobs Posted By eMercedesBenz.com on September 28, 2005 at 12:42 PM CST In a news conference today, Mecedes has announced they will be cutting 8,500 jobs from its German workforce. This number is up from the original prediction of 5,000 jobs we reported earlier. The job cuts, which represent 8% ... Continue reading
DIRT MotorSports(TM) Continues Live Racing Coverage On DIRTVision.com
NORMAN, Okla.--Sept. 28, 2005-- "October Cyberfest" features live Super DIRT Week coverage from Syracuse Fairgrounds DIRT MotorSports(TM), Inc., (DIRT) (OTCBB: BMSR) announced that it's DIRTVision.com(TM) website which features live audio and video of the company's national and regional touring dirt track racing series ... Continue reading
DIRT MotorSports(TM) VP Brian Carter to Appear on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain
NORMAN, Okla.--Sept. 28, 2005--DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:BMSR) announced that Vice President Brian Carter will be a featured live in-studio guest on SPEED Channel's "Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain" Sunday, October 2nd at 9 p.m. ET. For more information on the upcoming program visit SPEED Channel online at www.s ... Continue reading
Japan: Kyushu Firms Aim to Ride Auto Boom
FUKUOKA 09/28/2005; -The Asahi Shimbun reported that small manufacturers in Kyushu are trying to elbow into automotive businesses, one of the region's few bustling sectors. The nation's southernmost main island, which has factories of Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Daihatsu Motor Co., is becoming a key auto p ... Continue reading
A Genteel Luxury Cruiser<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau<p> “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” goes the old adage. The A8 made a great first impression. We only get these test cars for about a week and must develop impressions rather hastily sometimes. This Audi was still impr ... Continue reading
New nano-coating blocks corrosion, initial industry acceptance, tested in 400-degree settings
New nano-coating blocks corrosion, initial industry acceptance, tested in 400-degree settings Naples FL - Sept. 28, 2005 - A new Nanoscience-based coating is on the market that is proven to insulate and protect against corrosion, extending the service life of pipes, tanks, ducts, boilers, refineries, ships, and trucks. ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: Extra Prep Time Has WJ Jazzed Heading Into Joliet
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Extra Prep Time Has WJ Jazzed Heading Into Joliet GM Performance Parts Crew looks for First GTO Win at Route 66 Raceway Sugar Hill, Ga., September 26, 2005 - One of Warren Johnson's trademarks throughout his stellar NHRA Pro Stock caree ... Continue reading
Nextel News - Talladega Superspeedway
Sept. 28, 2005 - Talladega Superspeedway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind Race weekend A Sept. 30- Nextel Wake-Up Call at 8:00 a.m. CDT with Ryan Newman A Sept. 30 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 8:30 a.m. CDT with Casey Mears A Sept. 30 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 3:10 p.m. CDT A Oct. ... Continue reading
As IRS Boosts Mileage Reimbursement Rate, HR.BLR.com Editors Remind Employers of Law's Requirements
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn.--Sept. 28, 2005--In reaction to soaring gas prices, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taken an unprecedented step: For the final four months of 2005, it has increased the optional standard mileage rate--the amount employers may deduct when they reimburse employees who use their own cars for com ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Cindy Niekamp Named Among 100 Leading Women in the Auto Industry by Automotive News
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Cindy Niekamp, President and General Manager, BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. Ms. Niekamp and her co-honorees were featured in Monday's issue of the publication and will be honored tonight at ... Continue reading
Bosch's Hyman and Vogt Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Robert Bosch Corporation's Sheryl Welsh Hyman, senior vice president, original equipment sales for Asian, European and heavy duty customers and Sylvia B. Vogt, vice president, corporate affairs for the Americas region, have been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Au ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Inc. Launches 'Save Fuel' Campaign in Response to Increasing Gas Prices
PHOENIX--Sept. 28, 2005--As fuel prices hover around record highs, Phoenix-based CSK Auto Inc. , parent company of Checker, Schuck's and Kragen Auto Parts, wants to educate the public about cutting fuel costs by getting the most mileage per gallon possible. With the launch of their "Save Fuel" program, CSK stores are o ... Continue reading
Alexis Snipe-Campbell and Bartt Horton Become First Recipients * Fellows will participate in rigorous two-year curriculum * Automaker commits $50,000 to minority program AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- DaimlerChrysler and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) recently named Alexis Snipe-Campbell ... Continue reading
BARCELONA, Spain--Sept. 28, 2005-- ESTECH COBRA(R) Products Receive FDA Marketing Clearance: COBRA(R) Accessory Intended for Use in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment At the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) Conference ESTECH (Danville, CA) announced that they have received European and US regulatory cl ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil's Web Site Lists Service Stations in Hurricane Rita Impacted Areas with Gasoline
--ExxonMobil: WHAT: A list of retail sites supplied by ExxonMobil distributors which are open and selling gasoline. The current list includes sites on Galveston Island, and in Angelina and Jefferson Counties. WHEN: This list will be updated as required. WHERE: www.exxonmobil.com WHY: To provide current information to o ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Updates Outlook for Second Half of 2005
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 28 -- Federal Signal Corporation today reiterated the Company's $1.2 billion revenue projection for 2005, while lowering the near-term operating margin outlook for its vehicle segments. The Company will provide an update at the Sidoti Emerging Growth Investor Forum in San Francisco on Thursday, S ... Continue reading
Flextronics to Build New Facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 -- Flextronics , a global leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, today announced that it will expand operations in Mexico through the development of a new facility in Ciudad Juarez. This new Flextronics facility will serve as a strategic location to North American markets for log ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 28, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor has appointed Sam Coursen vice president and chief information officer. Formerly CIO of NCR Corporation, Coursen will oversee Freescale's strategic, operational, and financial information technology (IT) infrastructure. During his seven years as CIO at NCR, Coursen ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 28, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor has named Kurt Twining senior vice president of human resources. Formerly general manager, southwest region, of the Hay Group, Twining will oversee Freescale's global human resource function reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Michel Mayer. "Kurt brings Freescal ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko Named a Favorite Advertising Icon
We Did It! Thank you, America. WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- It took the GEICO Gecko only six years to make advertising history. The Gecko won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of online voters and was named one of two Favorite Icons in advertising for 2005. The announcement was made on Tuesday in New York, where the 25 no ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Launches New Generation GI-3 Plunging Joint
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- GKN Driveline has developed a new generation of GI-3 tripod plunging joints designed to boost vehicle torque ratings. Located in the vehicle gearbox, the new torque-management device represents the third generation of GKN's tripod-plunging-joint product family and is lighter and more co ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Prices its Initial Public Offering
AZOR, Israel, September 28 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. announced the pricing of its initial public offering on Nasdaq of 4,800,000 of its ordinary shares at $13.00 per share. Of the shares offered, 3,840,000 ordinary shares are being issued and sold by the Company and 960,000 ordinary shares are being sold by s ... Continue reading
MSED Celebrates Education With $7,000 Donation to Focus: HOPE
TROY, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED), held its annual Education Night recently and presented Focus: HOPE with a $7,000 donation for its Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) program, a successful work/study program for manufacturing engineering students. The meeting was held at Focus ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Updates Status of Stores Affected by Rita
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Sept. 28, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced that most of the stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Rita have reopened. As of 8:00 a.m. CST today, only eight stores remain closed, four of which will open later today and two of which are ready to reopen on ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Sept. 28, 2005-- Parvus Exhibits New EDU Rugged Flat Panel Display Family, Targeting Commercial Ground Vehicle Applications Parvus Corp. today unveiled the new Embedded Display Unit (EDU) family at the APTA International Public Transportation Expo, booth no. 5348. Part of Parvus' new Mobile Information Infrastr ... Continue reading
Reality Racing Announces First Television Taping Event
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Sept. 28, 2005--Reality Racing, Inc. CEO and Executive Producer Patrick J. Schaefer today announced the first television taping associated with the company's upcoming weekly television program. Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge, scheduled for United States network television airing in early 2006, ... Continue reading
Realtor-Based Mortgage Affiliate Program
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Simple Driving Tips to Combat High Prices at the Gas Pump
-- As the high cost of gas continues to dominate news headlines, many drivers are looking for new ways to save money at the pump. Driving habits and vehicle maintenance can increase fuel mileage -- and mean substantial savings in the long run. Video available You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.news ... Continue reading
Stay Alert at Intersections to Cut Accident Risk by Half, Advises Auto Insurance Planners
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Sept. 28, 2005--You can reduce your chances of an auto accident by half -- and thereby hold down your car insurance rates -- by taking one simple step: paying attention at intersections. "Your rates are primarily determined by claims, and most claims come from accidents," explains Sean Denny of www.Auto ... Continue reading
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Selects Ticketmaster for 2006 and Beyond
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Buying tickets for next April's 32nd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach just got easier. The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ticketmaster, whereby Ticketmaster will serve as the authorized ticketing company for the sale and di ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2005 Third Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2005 Third Quarter Results Conference Call When: October 26, 2005, 10 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address abo ... Continue reading
Daimler/Chrysler, Nissan, Volvo Top Motor Press Guild Media Relations Survey
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), today announced the results of the first independent national survey of automotive journalists ranking the public relations operations of major automobile manufacturers. The journalists' highest marks for overall satisfaction with media relations activities went to ... Continue reading
Popular Package Honoring Walter P. Chrysler Returns to Select 2006 Chrysler Products
* Value-oriented 'Signature Series' packages offer popular equipment at no charge or as part of a package discount * Pride, craftsmanship, heritage and value signify Chrysler products then and now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- The return of the popular Chrysler Signature Series Packages, first introduced in the 2005 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Set To Debut In Australia
B-Class Set To Debut In Australia Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 28, 2005 at 11:32 AM CST Mercedes is set to debut the B-Class at the Sydney International Auto Show in Australia later this month. If you're unfamiliar with the B- Class, it's a new model Mercedes has developed to capture a younger market share. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will display the all-new product-correct 2007 FJ Cruiser for the first time at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, November 1-4 in Las Vegas. For the first time ever, FJ Cruiser enthusiasts will be able to view its modern and rugge ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces 2007 Versa Hatchback and Sedan
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 28, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the addition of an all-new Nissan Versa hatchback and sedan for the 2007 model year. The new entry-level Versa is expected to have a MSRP starting at around $12,000. The hatchback model is scheduled to go on sale in early summer 2 ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 28, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced models of its all-new Nissan Versa hatchback and sedan for North American delivery will be manufactured at its plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, starting in 2006. The proven facility, which currently builds the Nissan Sentra for th ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 28, 2005--PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides, the country's leading publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides, today announced the launch of Inland Empire Auto Guide, a free, weekly color publication for consumers featuring comprehensive listings of used cars, SUVs and trucks for sale by au ... Continue reading
World's Top Producer of Automotive Batteries - Drives Technology to Create Tomorrow's HEV Battery Solutions MILWAUKEE, Sept. 28 -- Johnson Controls today launched an advanced lithium-ion battery development laboratory in Milwaukee, to create advanced power-storage solutions for near-future, hybrid-electric vehicles (HE ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Ready to Break Out Championship Comeback in Joliet
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Ready to Break Out Championship Comeback in Joliet ACDelco Cobalt crew Targets Ameriquest NHRA Nationals Win Sugar Hill, Ga., September 26, 2005 - Throughout the history of sports, there have been a series of tremendous comebacks. Fo ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Technology & Tips to Help Conserve Fuel
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- From technical innovations in a variety of products to simple ideas that help customers conserve fuel and help the environment, Ford Motor Company continues to seek ways to help reduce fuel consumption. That need for conservation was made even more urgent this week when President Bush urged ... Continue reading
Pro Driver and Owner Talk to Teens About Driving
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28 -- Pro Driver Chip Herr wants teenagers to focus. "Any form of car racing has its dangerous side. Couple that with some of the tricky sections of the Raceway at Laguna Seca and you have the ingredients of an interesting contest. The drivers have to pay attention to what they're doing every second," ... Continue reading
Reality Racing Announces First Television Taping Event
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28 -- Reality Racing, Inc. CEO and Executive Producer Patrick J. Schaefer today announced the first television taping associated with the company's upcoming weekly television program. Reality Racing -- The Rookie Challenge, scheduled for United States network television airing in early 2006, off ... Continue reading
Toyota's West Virginia Engine Plant Wins Harbour Award For Most Productive Engine Plant
BUFFALO, W.Va., Sept. 28 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc.'s 4-cylinder engine line at Buffalo, W.Va., won Harbour Consulting's award for best engine plant productivity for the third consecutive year among 29 engine manufacturing operations evaluated in The Harbour Report North America 2005. Measured by ... Continue reading
Business Case for Hybrid in Commercial Market Continues to Grow LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 28 -- With the nation's largest medium truck diesel-electric hybrid utility field test program soon to begin, there's reason for great optimism. Independent test results involving the International Truck and Engine Corporation utilit ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $54.6 Million Order for New HMMWV Armor System
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $54.6 million from AM General under a blanket purchase ... Continue reading
Beware of Damaged Cars from Katrina
Washington DC September 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that insurance companies have issued a warning to consumers to be on the look-out for flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Katrina, unlikely to be insured, that may end up on the used car market, reports USA Today. "Many times after a very wet storm, we have ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Selects Garmin StreetPilot c330
OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 28 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group will begin offering portable Garmin GPS navigation devices at 287 Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Based on Garmin's popular StreetPilot c33 ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2005--Vision Entertainment brings the 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights/DAZE (HIN/HID) tour to the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, noon to 7 p.m. HID will feature Roc-A-Fella recording artist Teairra Mari, hip-hop and pop sensation Natalise, HIN's first sport bike competition with a ... Continue reading
Sloan wins Super Stock again, increases point lead
Sloan wins again, increases point lead By less about a millionth of a second, Jimmy Sloan, 24, Palm Desert, Calif. won the Super Stock race at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night in the Scott Ruder Mortgage Lending Chevy. Bryan Harrell, who led the majority of the race, looked to win when a collision occurred, causing th ... Continue reading
PowerModule(TM) Electronic Converters to Be Utilized in Fuel Cell System for Hybrid Electric Bus
Power converters to efficiently manage power for bus's electric drive system. WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 28 -- American Superconductor Corporation , a leading electricity solutions company, today announced that it has received an order from Hydrogenics Corporation, a global fuel cell developer and manufacturer. The orde ... Continue reading
Jaguar and Land Rover Launch OEConnection's D2DLink(R) in Canada for Improved Parts Efficiencies
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- OEConnection, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, announced today an agreement with Jaguar and Land Rover Canada to extend the use of OEConnection's D2DLink ecommerce parts procurement tool to its Canadia ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Brings Advanced Vehicles to Environmental Journalists
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28 -- At the annual conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists opening today in Austin, Texas, the mission is to network and learn how to improve the quality and accuracy of environmental reporting. Complementing this is the mission of Green Car Journal, which seeks to encourage underst ... Continue reading
Pump Prices Give Car Buyers a Reason to Shop Around
--With the national average of gasoline prices at more than $2.60 a gallon, automotive expert and vehicle profiler for cars.com, Joe Wiesenfelder says there are some new trends in what consumers are looking for in the car market. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/h ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Research - Consumers React to Historically High Fuel Prices
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 28 -- As the price of gasoline in the United States approaches the highest levels seen since the last gas crisis, the September 2005 Fuel Price Impact Survey conducted by AutoPacific shows that many consumers intend to shift the type of vehicle they drive. The Fuel Price Impact Survey is based on ... Continue reading
Design Focus Earns CCS Prestigious Membership
DETROIT, MI (Sept. 27, 2005) - The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has become the first art and design college to join the prestigious Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) consortium. The invitation to join – typically reserved for renowned university engineering programs ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record High Monthly Production in North America and the U.S.
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 27, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, Japanese domestic sales, and export results for the month of August. Honda achieved a new monthly record for production in North America, and coupled with increased production in Asia and Europe, led to August records for o ... Continue reading
Auto Dealerships Must Play Online in Order to Maintain Existing Market Share
PHOENIX, Sept. 6 -- Auto Dealerships desiring to maintain and/or increase their market share must move very quickly to gain exposure on the Net in order to protect their market share and profitability, says leadpile.com. "Our research shows that the ease of Internet Access for all Credit Categories of Potential Auto Lo ... Continue reading
Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 26, 2005 at 4:52 PM CST In an interview today, Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, told reporters "A lot of work has to be done." The work he's referring to is repairing Mercedes' financial problems and re- establishing Mercedes as the world leader in the luxury car ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Inc. Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Development Consortium Featured in EV World Magazine
PROVO, Utah--Sept. 27, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, was featured in a recent two-part series in EV World magazine, one of the leading online hybrid vehicle publications relating to hyb ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ohio--Sept. 27, 2005--With approximately one out of every 14 entrants at the 2005 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs Presented by Kohler racing a Nissan or Datsun vehicle, it wasn't so much a question of if Nissan would add to its record number of manufacturer championships again ... Continue reading
'All I Want for Christmas is a Neiman Marcus Edition Lexus GS Hybrid'
World's First Luxury Performance Hybrid Sedan is Retailer's Fantasy Car for the 2005 Christmas Book TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 27 -- What does the world's first luxury performance hybrid have in common with a 7' Baccarat Christmas Tree and a jewelry chest filled with $1 million worth of estate jewelry? All will be feature ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Talladega Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge UAW 500- Talladega Superspeedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Blue Collar TV: Marlin will appear on this Sunday's episode of Blue Collar TV. The weekly show airs on the WB Netw ... Continue reading
No Late Entry Fee at the Xtreme Super Nationals
XTREME SUPER NATIONAL PROMOTIONS Contact: Raquel Collings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel. (405)942-6950 E-mail: raquel@xtremesupernationals.com XTREME SUPER NATIONALS WAIVES LATE ENTRY FEE Oklahoma City, OK- Due to high gas prices across the nation, Xtreme Super National Promotions has decided to waive the late entry fee fo ... Continue reading
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