Mazda Gives Buyers More Choices for Customizing Their Zoom-Zoom
IRVINE, Calif., - For Mazda owners, the ability to create digital music libraries, stream commercial-free content, control the level of bass and the portability of all things audio is as much a part of the driving experience as the power under the hood and the cabin in which they sit. Recognizing that consumers want ch ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN STRENGTHEN DIESEL ENGINE CO-OPERATION
London/Paris October 5, 2005: Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën have today announced the fourth phase of their groundbreaking diesel engine co-operation, with the launch of two new families of light, clean, efficient engines for their commercial vehicle and executive car lines. This announcement is the latest ... Continue reading
- Dodge Nitro will be the brand's first mid-size SUV, completing the Dodge brand's current lineup of cars, minivans, trucks, commercial vehicles and full-size SUV - Dodge Nitro and Caliber concept vehicles demonstrate Dodge's future plan to attract a new set of buyers to competitive global market segments ANAHEIM, Cali ... Continue reading
Capps has championship on his mind
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 7-9, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS HAS CHAMPIONSHIP ON HIS MIND DALLAS (Oct. 5, 2005) - ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Looks to Whet His Appetite in Dallas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Looks to Whet His Appetite in Dallas ACDelco Cobalt crew Targets O'Reilly Fall Nationals Win Sugar Hill, Ga., October 5, 2005 - Kurt Johnson is hungry. Even though it has been only four races since his last POWERade Drag Racing Serie ... Continue reading
USAC MIDWEST FOCUS SERIES TO SPLIT INTO DIRT, PAVEMENT DIVISIONS FOR 2006 SEASON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 5, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/ERIC BUNN 05-306 USAC MIDWEST FOCUS SERIES TO SPLIT INTO DIRT, PAVEMENT DIVISIONS FOR 2006 SEASON INDIANAPOLIS – USAC Ford Focus Series officials have announced that the Midwest Ford Focus Series will expand to include both a Dirt Series and Pavement S ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Names Mark Barnes Vice President, Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) President and CEO, Robert F. Cosmai, today announced that Mark Barnes has been named Vice President of National Sales for the company. Barnes will be responsible for all sales, sales operations, dealer development, field operations and overall dealer relati ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Offers Incentive - "Gas Comes Standard" Promotion To '06 Models
October 4, 2005 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today announced that, as a result of overwhelming consumer interest, the Gas Comes Standard fuel card program will be extended to include selected 2006 model-year vehicles. Previously, the offer of a year's worth of gasoline was offered ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Yukon Lineup: Refined, Efficient and Powerful * Click for more information about the 2007 GMC Yukon and Yukon Denali ANAHEIM, Calif. – GMC unveiled the all-new 2007 Yukon and Yukon Denali full-size SUVs Oct. 5. They are based on GM’s all-new full-size SUV family, which features distinctive styl ... Continue reading
Strategic decision to sharpen focus on other aspects of global development DETROIT – General Motors Corp. today announced the sale of its approximate 20 percent equity stake (about 157 million shares) in Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI). The alliance between GM and FHI will end and GM will refocus its efforts and reso ... Continue reading
Nissan 350Z Now For Sale in Japan
September 08, 2005 FAIRLADY Z RELEASED WITH NEW FEATURES -- New Z lifecare vehicle*also launched -- TOKYO (Sept. 8, 2005) -- Nissan Motor Co.'s iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car the Fairlady Z, known as the 350Z outside of Japan, went on sale in Japan today with new features, including a more powerful engine, as w ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Draws From All Corners to Maximzie VIR Run
Shane Lewis Draws From All Corners to Maximize VIR Run ALTON, Vir., October 4, 2005 - Virginia International Raceway (VIR) is rich with history from much of sports car racing's golden age. Despite its decades of racing history, for Shane Lewis, driver of the No. 3 PAP-Parts/ OZEXE Southard Motorsports BMW-Riley, it off ... Continue reading
US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Toyota Buys Stake in Maker of Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries, From General Motors
TOKYO October, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota has agreed to buy an 8.7 percent stake in Japanese automaker Fuji Heavy Industries from General Motors Corp., officials from both companies said Wednesday, in a deal that will make Toyota the top shareholder in the company that makes Subaru cars ... Continue reading
GM to Divest of Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) Stake - Toyota to Buy Piece
TOKYO October 5, 2005; Reuters reported that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said on Wednesday it will dissolve its alliance with General Motors Corp., and that Toyota Motor Corp. will buy an 8.7 percent stake in the Subaru maker from the struggling U.S. car giant. GM will sell its remaining 11.4 percent stake in Fuji Heavy ... Continue reading
Lindsay Lohan Crashes Her Mercedes
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 4, 2005 at 11:59 PM CST It's been a while since we've had the pleasure of bringing you entertainment, but today just happens to be our lucky day. Word on the street is that Lindsay Lohan, star of such Hollywood gems as "Herbie Fully Loaded" and "Freaky Friday," has decided to ... Continue reading
Production of the new Ford Focus ST Begins in Germany
Most powerful Focus road car to date to go on sale this year SAARLOUIS, October 4, 2005 – Production of the new Ford Focus ST began today at Ford's assembly plant in Saarlouis , Germany . The new model is due to go on sale later this year and will be offered in all European countries. Ford plans to manufacture mo ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Virginia preview
Virginia Terry Borcheller will be an experienced hand when he starts the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., on Sunday. After racing the No. 15 CB Motorsports Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI at Watkins Glen International on Sept. 25 with only a brief warmup in the car, this time he ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz and McClenathan extend contract to 2009
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
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