Navicom GPS Details q Network and New GPS Tracking Unit
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29 -- NowAuto Group offers further information about wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS, which announced earlier today its commercial launch of its new Microburst, EGPRS and q network. To expand on what this means to the marketplace, Navicom will begin attending a series of events across the c ... Continue reading
World's Leading Automakers to Share Strategies for Success at i2 Automotive Industry Day
DALLAS--Sept. 29, 2005--Companies seeking knowledge and information about how to apply supply chain technology and lean techniques to streamline their supply chains are invited to attend i2 Automotive Industry Day on Thursday, Oct. 20 at The Tigers Club inside Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. The event, hosted by i2 Tec ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Range Rover Sport Makes Its Fashion Debut On Madison Avenue
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The 2006 Range Rover Sport makes its fashion debut this week in the window of the Ralph Lauren Sport store at 888 Madison Avenue in New York City. Land Rover has partnered with Ralph Lauren to bring to life a luxurious sporting lifestyle. This window highlights the new Ralph Lauren Bedford and Alp ... Continue reading
TRACY, Calif.--Sept. 29, 2005--"Drivers who ordinarily use the standard mileage rate to calculate automobile business expenses can offset the soaring costs of gasoline by switching to deductible automobile expenses," said Eric Hayes, Senior Tax Analyst for Petz Enterprises, Inc, whose on-line tax preparation brand TaxB ... Continue reading
New Hampshire Autocare Specialist Named 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
ATLANTA--Sept. 29, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Michael Lavoie, of Haverhill, New Hampshire, the 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. Presented annually by NAPA AUTO PARTS and ASE, the award is given to a technician that exemplifies excellence and ... Continue reading
Women Bikers Ready to Roll at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 29, 2005--Fairchild Sports Largest Women's Motorcycle Track Event on Earth; Hot New Line of "Biker Fashion" for Women -- the "G-Line" to Be Shown WHO: Women from across the county on two wheels; Christine Divine, Fox News anchor; and Las Vegas' own mayor. WHAT: Femmoto is the largest women's motorcycle ... Continue reading
Toyota Expanding N.J. Parts Center to Keep Up With Growing Vehicle Population
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Sept. 27 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. broke ground today on a $20-million expansion of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC) here that will nearly double its size and make it the largest commercial building in the town. "Taking care of our customers is the most important thing we do. We need t ... Continue reading
Vehicle Maintenance Are Keys to Reducing Gas Bills
ROANOKE, Va.--Sept. 29, 2005--With the high cost of gas, drivers can use planning and common sense to squeeze a few more miles out of a gallon of gas, and reduce the flow of money going from their wallet to the gas pump. It begins with taking care of your vehicle. A simple tune up can increase fuel mileage significantl ... Continue reading
Ford Hosts First Hybrid Fuel Economy Clinic
WHAT: Ford Motor Company hosts the first-ever Hybrid Fuel Economy xperience -- an educational driving clinic for Ford Escape Hybrid owners to earn more about their vehicles from the experts who built and designed them. WHEN: Saturday, October 8 - 9:10 a.m. WHERE: Ford Research and Innovation Center (formerly The Ford S ... Continue reading
Zetsche Defends Mercedes Job Cuts
Zetsche Defends Job Cuts Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 29, 2005 at 10:45 AM CST At a meeting with workers in Mercedes' Sindelfingen factory today, Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, defended the company's plans to lay off 8,500 workers. In a letter, Zetsche wrote that Mercedes "really did explor ... Continue reading
Intellitrends Completes Auto Dealer Internet Research Project
CLARKSTON, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Intellitrends LLC, a market research and market strategy company, has completed a study commissioned by Veretech (the licensee for Black Book(R) Online), a leading provider of online trade-in appraisals. The project surveyed automobile dealers in the United States to assess various strateg ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Center Opens New Era of Alternative Fuels R&D
Detroit-based Alternative Fuels Accelerator R&D Center Opens DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- In the center of Detroit's TechTown a transformation is taking place that will position both Detroit and Michigan at the focal point of the emerging alternative energy industry. Today, NextEnergy Center, Michigan's alternative energy acce ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson Achieve Highest Government Crash Test Rating
Five-Star Safety Crash Performance Joins Segment-Leading Standard Safety Technology FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson have received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Partner with NextEnergy, Inc., in Detroit on Biodiesel Research and Development
- Research Will Advance Nation's Rapidly-Growing Biodiesel Industry, Promote Use of Clean, Renewable Fuel Made from U.S. Farm Products - Biodiesel Industries, Nation's Largest Biodiesel Refiner, to Join Partnership with New Detroit Facility - DaimlerChrysler 'Brownfield' Sites to Produce Feedstock for Research Programs ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports Talladega Preview
Robby Gordon Motorsports<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Menards Talladega Preview Race: <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Sunday, Oct 2, 2005 in Talladega, AL TV: NBC 2:00pm/et Notes * Yellow and Black … the No. 7 Robby Go ... Continue reading
Lincoln Mark LT Chopper Up for Bid on eBay to Benefit Habitat for Humanity(R) Hurricane Relief
- Lincoln will put up for bid a Mark LT Chopper - a custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers - during the Habitat for Humanity International(R) Charity Auction to be held on eBay Oct. 3-13. - Proceeds from the winning bid will benefit Habitat for Humanity International's(R) 'Operation Home Delivery' for Hurric ... Continue reading
Amerityre to Develop Retreads for Medium Commercial Truck Tires
Polyurethane Compound and Retreading Process Can Offer Industry Savings BOULDER CITY, Nev., Sept. 29 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today it has begun development of a polyurethane tire compound and manufacturing process for retreading medium commercial truck tires with a polyurethane elastom ... Continue reading
Finds Women Eagerly Adopting New Environmentally Friendly Car Technologies
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Natural gas. Hybrid electric. Diesel. Women are at the vanguard of putting these new technologies through their everyday paces. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Names Douglas Cribbes Senior Vice President for Aftermarket and Customer Services
CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 29 -- Rolls-Royce announced today the appointment of Douglas Cribbes as Senior Vice President for Aftermarket and Customer Services for the company's Corporate and Regional Aircraft business. Cribbes will be responsible for aftermarket services and will manage the customer relationships for all in ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts September USA Auto Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 29 -- This month's car sales are expected to reach 1.27 million units for the month, an 11 percent decrease over September 2004 (with the same number of selling days), according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
* Four of the 12 women are second-time honorees * Representation of women executives at Chrysler Group has increased by 75 percent since 1999 * Automotive News recognized 2005 honorees at a gala dinner in Detroit, Mich. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Twelve DaimlerChrysler executives have been named to the list of 10 ... Continue reading
ASV Signs Five-Year Supply Agreement with Caterpillar
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Sept. 29, 2005--ASV, Inc. announced today it has signed a five-year supply agreement with Caterpillar Inc. , effective November 1, 2005. The new supply agreement builds on the success the two companies have created in the rubber track loader market from their original alliance agreement, which expi ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Vehicle Buyers Using the Internet Reaches Record Levels WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 29 September 2005 —Product-related information has become the primary focus for new-vehicle shoppers who use the Internet to research models, significantly surpassing price information for the ... Continue reading
Toyota adds IS luxury sedan to Lexus lineup in Japan
TOKYO September 29, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday began selling the IS luxury sedan at its Lexus showrooms across the nation, completing the planned three-car lineup for the initial phase of the luxury-car business it started in Japan in late August. The showroom debut of the IS model f ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2005 Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2005--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2005. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 Copart earned net income of $25.0 million on revenues of $112.6 million. In the same period last year the company earned $21.4 million on revenues of $1 ... Continue reading
--CARFAX recently issued an alert to consumers - Be on the lookout for flood-damaged cars. But how do you avoid buying a waterlogged wreck? Get over to your local service station and make sure you get a certified mechanic to check out the car - especially its airbag and electrical system. Radio News Feature You can rea ... Continue reading
Garmin Supplier for Honda Motorcycle GPS Navigation System
OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 29 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that it is now serving as a tier-one automotive OEM supplier with its newly-developed modular GPS navigation system on the 2006 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Tier-one suppliers provide parts and systems directly to vehicle manufa ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Exhibits at 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be showing a number of concept cars, a proprietary next-generation electric vehicle (MIEV) and other technologies, rally machines, welfare cars and current production models at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. Held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture just outside Tokyo, the 39th Tokyo Mot ... Continue reading
Subaru at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its vehicles and technologies, which will be exhibited at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005, which will open its doors to the public in Makuhar ... Continue reading
Ford Equator at Tokyo Auto Show
Ford Motor Co will display a new concept SUV at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Called the Equator, it will hint at the next-generation of Ford SUVs. It is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine and features intelligent 4WD system. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's '380' all-new sporty sedan launched
Mitsubishi’s sporty and powerful, all-new large sedan – the Mitsubishi 380 – has been launched in to the Australian Large Sedan market today. Mitsubishi has undertaken a massive investment program of over $600 million, and has undertaken exhaustive engineering and testing here and overseas. This, coup ... Continue reading
NHTSA Releases List of Model Year 2006 Vehicles For Crash and Rollover Testing
Click for NHTSA Contact Info (or call) 1-888-327-4236 Our mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes About NHTSA | Multimedia | In the News | Calendar Search NHTSA Browse Topics Calendar Congressional Testimony NHTSA Now! Newsletter Presentations & Speeches Press Releases Press Events Traffic ... Continue reading
Saab Announces Prices for 2006 9-7X SUV
DETROIT, Mich. -- The 2006 Saab 9-7X comes to market this fall with new levels of luxury and refinement and manufacturer's suggested retail prices that continue to represent superior value in its segment. The six-cylinder 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3i V8 are priced at $39,240 and $41,240, respectively. Both prices includ ... Continue reading
American Lung Association of Minnesota Hails New Biodiesel Requirement
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., Sept. 28 -- The American Lung Association of Minnesota, a longtime promoter of cleaner-burning vehicles and fuels, today hailed the start of Minnesota's first-in-the-nation biodiesel mandate. Effective September 29, 2005, most diesel fuel sold in the state will be a "B2" biodiesel blend that con ... Continue reading
* 2004 minority sourcing equaled $3.4 billion - 12 percent of total spend * Chrysler Group employees named MMBDC Buyer of the Year and Corporate Advocate of the Year * Chrysler Group's innovative "Matchmaker" and MEI programs help minority suppliers grow and succeed * Chrysler Group has actively supported minority busi ... Continue reading
'Hot Rod' Fuller Joins Powers Motorsports Through 2008
News From David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Mac Tools For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (832) 252-8770 or (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com All Teamed Up 'Hot Rod' Fuller Signs with Powers Motorsports through 2008 HOUSTON, TX 9/28/05 Heading into this weekend' ... Continue reading
Yokohama With Most Maximum Traction Tires
FULLERTON, Calif., Sept. 28 -- In information released earlier this month, Yokohama Tire Corporation has the most tire lines with maximum tread rating ("AA") as identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA's 2005 ratings cover more than 2,400 lines of the most popular passenger vehicl ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin will appear this Sunday, October 2 on the WB's Blue Collar TV
Sterling Marlin will appear this Sunday, October 2 on the WB's Blue Collar TV The weekly show features skits and comedy sketches performed by Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy and Heath Hyche and a various ensemble of cast members. Marlin filmed his sketch earlier this year at the show's set in Atlanta, ... Continue reading
Southern California Commuters Urged to Crash Through the High Price of Gas and Conserve Fuel
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 28, 2005--In response to President Bush's call for Americans to conserve fuel because of the recent hurricanes, Southern California traffic reporters gathered at The Grove today to help launch the latest public service campaign promoting Rideshare Week, which begins Oct. 3, in an effort to reduce tra ... Continue reading
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