Manteca's Speed Takes 13th in Formula One Debut
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Manteca's Speed, Former Russell Racing School Star, Places 13th in Formula One Debut SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Manteca native Scott Speed posted an impressive 13th-place finish in his Formula One debut on Sunday driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso (Italian for Red Bull). Spee ... Continue reading
The 3rd Annual South Texas Motorcycle Show
SAN ANTONIO--March 13, 2006--The 3rd Annual South Texas Motorcycle Show is scheduled for March 17 - 19, 2006, at the Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St. With over 19,000 attendees at last year's show, the three-day event is quickly gaining popularity, fueled by the renewed interest in the motorcycle industry and cult ... Continue reading
Participarán Three 6 Mafia, galardonado con un Academy Award, así como Russell Simmons, la superestrella del reggaeton Don Omar, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater y Spudd de Radio One DETROIT, 13 de marzo /PR Newswire/ -- La Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), junto con la patrocinadora ... Continue reading
Cabin Air Filters Help Drivers and Passengers Breathe Easier in the Car
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--March 13, 2006--When traffic is heavy and driving is stop and go, it can seem as though the exhaust of every vehicle on the road has found its way into your vehicle. Fortunately, automobile manufacturers have begun to remedy this situation with small devices in the vehicle called cabin air filters, wh ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Management Changes
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--March 13, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. today announced that Samuel X. DiFeo, its President and Chief Operating Officer is retiring from his position and taking on the responsibility of assisting with certain of our international operations. Mr. DiFeo will be based in Florida as he assumes his ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Pricing Guide
Downloads ascii March 13, 2006 -- CYPRESS, CALIF. -- Description (Eng./Tran) Suggested Retail Price*** Comments Eclipse Spyder GS SOHC 16 Valve I4 MIVEC (2.4L/5M) $ 25,389.00 2-Door Convertible 5-Speed Manual Eclipse Spyder GS SOHC 16 Valve I4 MIVEC (2.4L/4S) $ 26,289.00 2-Door Convertible 4-Speed Sportronic� Ec ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Eclipse Spyder Goes on Sale Today
Vehicle Offers Premium Features at an Outstanding Value, Starting at Less Than $26,000 CYPRESS, Calif., March 13 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the pricing for its all-new 2007 Eclipse Spyder convertible. With a starting price of $25,389, the Spyder offers premium features reserved for ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Launch of Second Shift at Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant
* Jeep(R) Compass production to join Dodge Caliber production * Approximately 1,000 jobs added to the plant * Plant implements new workplace organization and flexible body shop AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 13 -- The Chrysler Group is launching a second production shift at its Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant starting toda ... Continue reading
AutoZone / Kenny Wallace LAS VEGAS Post-Race Report
Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace LAS VEGAS post-race report text below. You can also access the document in its entirety, along with high-res images and up to the minute information, at _www.ppcracing.com/media_ (http://www.ppcracing.com/media) . Thanks! Kenny Wallace / #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion Las Vegas Post-R ... Continue reading
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited From Subaru, the company that brought you Outback and Forester, names connoting the uninhabited wilderness, comes Tribeca. Tribeca is a fashionable district in New York City - the ``triangle below Canal Street - hardly verdant unspoiled acreage. But i ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Up 11 Cents in Two Weeks
Washington DC March 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the price of gas continues to climb, as a new survey revealed an increase of 11 cents in the past two weeks. According to The Associated Press, the semimonthly Lundberg Survey of 7,000 gas stations around the country reported Self-serve regular averaged $ ... Continue reading
Nissan Changes Ad Pitch for Quest
Washington DC March 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan has decided to change its pitch for the Quest minivan, with a more family focused than woman focused message, according to Automotive News. The ad campaign is still being ironed out, but a big part of the campaign will be on spot TV and the interne ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Stops Production of Raider
Washington DC March 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mitsubishi is halting production of the Raider pickup model amid slow sales resulting in a larger than normal supply, reports Automotive News. "We have adjusted the orders of Raider because we have too many in inventory," said Rich Gilligan, co-CEO of Mit ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Names James McGill Vice President - Asia/Pacific
CLEVELAND--March 13, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that James W. McGill has been named vice president for Eaton's Asia/Pacific Region. He succeeds Donald H. Bullock, who is concluding his Asia/Pacific assignment and will return to an Eaton position in the United States. McGill wi ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces $42 Million Share Repurchase Program
HOUSTON--March 13, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $42 million of the company's common stock. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on market conditions, legal requirements and oth ... Continue reading
Vulcan Threaded Products Chooses Plexus Online To Integrate Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 13 -- Pelham, Alabama-based Vulcan Threaded Products will integrate its enterprise using Plexus Online, the first true on demand manufacturing performance system. Plexus Online will allow the manufacturer to manage its core business in real time through a web browser. Vulcan, a leading fasten ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Wally Thaker Named Museum Head
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 THACKER NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM GLENDORA, Calif. - Tony Thacker has joined NHRA as Executive Director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, NHRA officials announced today. Thacker, 56, of Pomona, Calif ... Continue reading
Air News Advisory: U.S-Mexico Border Environmental Issues Addressed at Press Conference Tuesday
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Monday, March 13, 2006*_ _U.S-Mexico Border Environmental Issues Addressed at Press Conference Tuesday *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-March 13, 2006) The Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB), an independent advisory committee mana ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 13, 2006--Alcoa today announced that it has lodged an application to the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) for a proposed aluminum smelter in the Cap-de-Ville area in southwestern Trinidad. ... Continue reading
Automation Alley's GLIMA Network Honors Best of the Web in 2006
TROY, Mich., March 13 -- The GLIMA Network, Automation Alley's association of technology professionals, today announced recipients of the 2006 GLIMA Network Interactive Community Excellence (ICE) Awards. The awards offer recognition to the best web sites designed and developed by members of Automation Alley and the GLI ... Continue reading
Cadence Innovation Names New General Counsel
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 13 -- The appointment of Stuart H. Kupinsky as General Counsel at Cadence Innovation, LLC was announced here today by Jerry L. Mosingo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Stuart's extensive background, in both public service and the private sector, brings a unique balance to Cadence ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--March 13, 2006-- Austrian company will utilize new automated plybook feature to achieve faster and more accurate manufacture of complex composite parts VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced t ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--March 13, 2006--Rackspace Managed Hosting, a leading global provider of managed hosting services, today announced the signing of a hosting agreement with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, one of the world's largest distributors of medium-duty trucks. Rackspace now provides managed hosting for Isuzu Commer ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--March 13, 2006--Orbital Sciences Corporation announced today that its Transportation Management Systems (TMS) division has been awarded a contract valued at $8.2 million by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland. Under the new contract award, Orbital will provide a "Next Vehicle A ... Continue reading
ROCKETSPORTS RACING TO TEST BERNOLDI AND PIZZONIA THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING TO TEST BERNOLDI AND PIZZONIA THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON EAST LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2006) – The sounds of the Rocketsports Racing Champ Car firing up is enough to get anyone enth ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2005 on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference cal ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. President Jim Frank Receives IARA Circle of Excellence Award
Award Presentation Kicks Off 2006 CAR Conference DES PLAINES, Ill., March 13 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) has presented President Jim Frank with its Circle of Excellence Award. The presentation ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--March 13, 2006--Xerox Corporation will rev up the excitement around its high-quality monochrome Xerox Nuvera(TM) Digital Production System with a marketing program that pairs it with a high-speed custom motorcycle built by California-based bike designer Arlen Ness. The bike will highlight many of the X ... Continue reading
XPEL Reports Record-Breaking DAP Revenue
- Nearly 81% Growth Over Same Period in 2005 - - Drives Improvement in all Revenue Sources - - Advancing Product Awareness - SAN ANTONIO, March 13 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) today announced that February 2006 Design Access Program ("DAP") revenues reached a record-breaking level of US$124,179, for an 80.8 ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Provides First Quarter 2006 and Fiscal Year 2006 Guidance Update
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 13 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it expects first quarter earnings of $0.23-$0.25 per diluted share from continuing operations. This revised range now includes the impact of the previously communicated $0.05 per diluted share non-cash charge to expense the unamortized ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--March 13, 2006--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM.OB), today announced its unaudited financial results for January 2006. Revenues for the month of January, 2006 increased 99% to $4.8 million, compared to $2.4 million for the same month of 2005. Pretax earnings increased 56% for January, 2 ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--March 13, 2006--Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV supplies and accessories, today announced that it has opened a new location in Albuquerque. With 46 Camping World stores across the United States, the opening of the newest SuperCenter continues the company's 2006 store expansion prog ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON JOINS GROWING IHRA FIELD IN SAN ANTONIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON JOINS GROWING IHRA FIELD IN SAN ANTONIO INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 13, 2006) - Cruz Pedregon, a former NHRA Nitro Funny Car world c ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l Advance Notes - Atlanta I
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance Group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com Terry Cook / No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing John Deere 200 / Atlanta Motor Speedway - Friday, March 17, 2006 A FAMILY AFFAIR AT ATLANTA: - Terry Cook makes his fourth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) ... Continue reading
Nicholas Financial Counts on Verizon Business for Managed IP Network
Verizon Business to Oversee Connections to 43 Branch Office Sites in the United States BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 13 -- Verizon Business announced today that it has entered into a new agreement with Nicholas Financial, a financer of consumer auto loans, to provide a managed Private IP network that securely connects Nic ... Continue reading
From 2001-2005 the Global Market for Motorcycles Has Remained Consistent
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34260) has announced the addition of Motorcycles: Global Industry Guide to their offering. Our Motorcycles: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the motorcycles industry. ... Continue reading
Avis and Budget Customers No Longer Need to Wait in Line to Pay Highway Tolls
First Major Rental Car Companies to Offer Electronic Toll Collection to Customers PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 13 -- Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC, the parent company of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car, today announced two new programs to enable their customers to bypass cash toll lanes. Starting this April, customers ... Continue reading
New Study Shows States With Primary Seat Belt Laws Have Significantly Lower Fatality Rates
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Motor vehicle occupants have a 17 percent greater chance of being killed if they are in a crash in a state with a secondary enforcement seat belt law than in a state with a stronger primary enforcement law according to a new study of crash fatality data from 2000-2004 by the National Highway Tra ... Continue reading
Hip-Hop Summit Action Network in Detroit for 2006 Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment
Academy Award Winner Three 6 Mafia, Russell Simmons, Reggaeton Superstar Don Omar, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Radio One's Spudd to Participate DETROIT, March 13 -- The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), title sponsor Chrysler Financial and presenting sponsor Anheuser-Busch, In ... Continue reading
The Latest Information on the Vehicle Manufacturer - Ssangyong Motor Company
DUBLIN, Irealnd--March 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34264) has announced the addition of Ssangyong Motor Company - Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer cha ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Acquires RV and MH Chassis Supplier SteelCo
$4.5 Million Deal Expected to Be Accretive to Earnings WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 13 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary Lippert Components, Inc. acquired the business and certain assets of Rialto, Calif.- based SteelCo, Inc. for $4.5 million in cash. The purchase price was funded ... Continue reading
Polk Appoints Walter Rothschild Vice President, Global Marketing & Product Strategy
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 13 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the appointment of Walter Rothschild as vice president, Global Marketing & Product Strategy. In this role, Rothschild will be the strategic leader for marketing and product efforts across markets and, as a member of the Global Leadership Team will report t ... Continue reading
Oakley announces revolutionary fire-safey innovation for Funny Car drivers
This release is being forwarded to the NHRA e-mail distribution list for Oakley PR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Editorial contacts: Crishana Haynes For Motorsports Media: Michael Adams Public Relations Rob Goodman Public Relations Oakley 3G Sports, LLC Chapman Innovations 949/829-6358 336/299-4321 801/492-1479 crishanah@oakl ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes Opens The F1 Season In Bahrain
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 13, 2006 at 8:45 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I hope you all had a relaxing weekend. As the majority of my F1 fanatics already know, yesterday kicked of the F1 season opener in Bahrain. If you didn't catch it but have a date planned with your TIVO tonight, then read ... Continue reading
Penske Sponsors Local Olympian Allison Baver
READING, Pa., March 13 -- Today, Penske Truck Leasing announced its sponsorship of U.S. Olympic speedskater and Reading, Pa. native Allison Baver. As a part of the sponsorship, Baver will promote Penske Truck Rental to consumers and conduct personal appearances for the company. "We are very pleased to work with Allison ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - March 2006
DETROIT, March 13 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the March 2006 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate record of light vehicle production for t ... Continue reading
World DLA Driver's License Verification Technology can Help Save Lives and Make Roads Safer
BUFFALO, New York, March 13 -- Drivers who operate a motor vehicle without a driver's license are believed to be the most dangerous drivers on the road. According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, affiliated with the non profit motorist club, 20% of fatal motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. i ... Continue reading
Flying Lizard Sebring 2006 Preview
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Lizards Land in Florida for Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring March 13, 2006 - Sonoma, CA - The Flying Lizard Motorsports team arrives in Florida today for their third consecutive Mobil 1 Tw ... Continue reading
Timken Receives Supplier Quality Award From Renault
CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The Timken Company has been honored with a Supplier Quality Award by Renault, a leading European auto manufacturer. One of only three companies to receive the award, Timken was selected from among more than 600 Renault parts suppliers worldwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991 ... Continue reading
Laguna Seca Hosts the A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Laguna Seca Hosts the A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire A1 Team Mexico's decision to go with slick tires pays off in victory, A1 Team France clinches first A1 Grand Prix World Championship FINDLAY, OHIO, Mar ... Continue reading
Hella Names Tarabbia to Head Automotive Electronics Division
LIPPSTADT, Germany, March 13 -- Jean-Francois Tarabbia has been named managing director of Hella KGaA Hueck & Company's Automotive Electronics Division and also will join the company's management board. Tarabbia, 41, previously was chief operating officer of Siemens VDO Automotive AG of Regensburg, Germany and headed t ... Continue reading
Golf Champion Annika Sorenstam Drives Lexus Brand
This Week's Safeway International to Mark U.S. Debut of Lexus-Sorenstam Partnership TORRANCE, Calif., March 13 -- When she steps onto the golf course in Phoenix at the 2006 Safeway International this week, the No. 1 player in women's golf, Annika Sorenstam, will be sporting a Lexus logo on her golf shirt. This is just ... Continue reading
Delphi Highlights Technology at 2006 Mid-America Show
TROY, Mich., March 13 -- Delphi Corp. will display innovative commercial vehicle products and a suite of safety technologies at next week's 2006 Mid-America Trucking Show at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) "Mid-America is a great ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Jr on Monster Garage Tonight (NHRA/JEG'S)
Troy Coughlin Jr on Monster Garage Tonight NHRA's Jr. Dragster program will be in the spotlight tonight on the highly popular show Monster Garage. The episode will air at 8:00 pm (ET/PT) on the Discovery Channel. The episode will feature six students from Groves High School in Garden City, GA. The group built the chass ... Continue reading
Honda and Marujun Strengthen Business Relationship
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to acquire one million shares of new stock through a third-party allotment from Marujun Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ogaki, Gifu; President: Yoshiaki Imagawa), a key Honda supplier of automobile body frame components, to further stren ... Continue reading
Autoweb Launches 'Fusion-DX' Product Data Management Solution
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 13 -- Autoweb, a global provider of data management solutions, announced the launch of Autoweb Fusion- DX, a data integration solution for design, engineering and manufacturing organizations to automate, control and manage data management processes throughout the extended enterprise. As or ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--March 13, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor is introducing an ultra-low-end 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) core to meet demand for smaller, more cost-effective solutions. Ideal for traditional electro-mechanical designs that require additional functionality, the core is designed to allow increased integration w ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--March 13, 2006--Embedded electronics are evolving at an unprecedented pace, with increased demand for performance and functionality pushing designs up the microcontroller food chain. Freescale Semiconductor today outlines a microcontroller roadmap featuring pin-for-pin compatible 8-bit and 32-bit devices ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Banc of America 2006 Consumer Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--March 13, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, announced today that Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, will be a presenter at the Banc of America 2006 Consumer Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 3:20 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. ... Continue reading
Jack Perkowski to Address Society of Automotive Analysts on Opportunities in China
BEIJING, March 13 -- Jack Perkowski, founder and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies Limited, will address the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) on Wednesday, March 15 in Detroit, Michigan. The session, which will include other senior automotive executives, is expected to discuss a wide range of issues dealing with the Chine ... Continue reading
DriverTech Selects NAVTEQ as Preferred Map Provider
CHICAGO, March 13 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected by DriverTech as its preferred digital map provider for the United States and Canada. DriverTech utilizes NAVTEQ(R) maps for its military and commercial fleet management sys ... Continue reading
China Entercom and GXS Partner to Launch B2B e-Commerce Hub for China Automotive Industry
BEIJING & GAITHERSBURG, Md.--March 13, 2006--GXS, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with China Enterprise Communications Limited (China Entercom), a well-recognized company in China. Together, the two companies are launching China e-Auto Hub, ... Continue reading
Autoweb Launches ''Fusion-DX'' Product Data Management Solution
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--March 13, 2006--Autoweb, a global provider of data management solutions, announced the launch of Autoweb Fusion-DX, a data integration solution for design, engineering and manufacturing organizations to automate, control and manage data management processes throughout the extended enterprise. As ... Continue reading
Iteris Lane Departure Warning System Debuts in MAN and NEOPLAN Long-Haul Coaches
ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 13, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that MAN and NEOPLAN, which together are Europe's third-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer w ... Continue reading
Korean Automaker Investing $1.2 Billion, Plant Will Employ 2,500 SEOUL, South Korea, March 13 -- Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) today announced plans to construct a $1.2 billion automotive assembly and manufacturing plant in West Point, Ga., at a ceremony attended by KMC President E.S. Chung and Gov. Sonny Perdue in Seou ... Continue reading
Q & A With USAC Ford Focus Driver Quintin Crye
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2006 Contact: Janie Vogel, ProRace Marketing (440) 915-7627, quintincryepr@yahoo.com Q & A WITH USAC FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR DRIVER QUINTIN CRYE Full Name? Quintin Levi Crye Do you have a nickname? "Q" Age? 17 Hometown? Gridley, Calif. (northern California) Where do you go to school? I'm c ... Continue reading
Insurance.com Runs National Television Advertising Campaign
CLEVELAND, March 13 -- Insurance.com is currently running a national television advertising campaign on cable television. Two thirty second commercials created by Pickett Advertising illustrate, using humor and action, how consumers can benefit from comparison shopping for auto insurance at Insurance.com. One commercia ... Continue reading
Hip Hop Artists Take Center Stage in Chicago with the Nation's Hottest Customized Cars
IRVINE, Calif.--March 13, 2006-- Hometown Chicago heroes Andrei the Pitbull and Twista to headline XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights in Chicago XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) 2006, makes its third stop of the season for a star-studded show in Chicago on March 25, 5 p.m. to midnight at McCormick Place ... Continue reading
'A' List of Independent Film Signs on for Lincoln Mercury Online Film Project
* Lincoln's 'LovelyBySurprise.com' and Mercury's 'TheNeverything.com' continue a successful new model of branded entertainment. * Two distinct Web mini-series culled from a single upcoming independent film are designed to drive consumers to learn more about Lincoln Zephyr and Mercury Milan. * Zephyr and Milan are drawi ... Continue reading
Volker Kruger Joins J.D. Power and Associates in Frankfurt, Germany
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, March 13 -- Volker Kruger has joined J.D. Power and Associates in Frankfurt, Germany as director of business development for automotive forecasting. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a ) Mr. Kruger is responsible for enhancing the customer service practices J.D ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Names James W. Wynalek Chief Technology Officer
TROY, Mich., March 13 -- Frank Macher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today the recent appointment of James Wynalek as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the North American automotive supplier. In this new position, Wynalek will direct and ... Continue reading
AAA and Parents Magazine to Release 2006 List of ``Best Cars for Families''
--AAA and Parents Magazine: WHAT: To help busy families find great family-friendly vehicles at the right price, AAA and Parents magazine have teamed up for a fifth year to announce the list of "Best Cars for Families," featured in the April issue of Parents, (on newsstands March 14 - April 11). The list includes 15 veh ... Continue reading
LEXUS ES 330 FOR 2006 Silky, Smooth and Sedate By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau When Lexus (Toyota’s luxury division) automobiles burst upon the scene at the North American International Auto Show in January of 1989, first with the LS 450 and then the ES 250, they were a hit from the very beginning. C ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES & QUOTES UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Sunday, March 12, 2006 Las Vegas Motor Speedway KEN SCHRADER – No. 21 Little Debbie/Motorcraft/USAF Fusion – WHAT PUT YOU OUT? “Some kind of water leak. I don’t know what caused it. A water pump or something. We lost all the water and melted it down. ... Continue reading
NASCAR UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, March 12, 2006 Average Running Position Sum of driver position on each lap - divided by the laps run in the race. Rank Car No. Driver Finish pos. Avg place 1 20 Tony Stewart 21 3.548 2 17 Matt Kenseth 2 3.607 3 5 Kyle Busch 3 3.870 4 48 J ... Continue reading
FIA Formula One World Championship Bahraini Grand Prix
March 12 2006 Race ALONSO AND MICHELIN BEGIN F1 TITLE DEFENCE ON WINNING NOTE Fernando Alonso’s Formula One title defence began perfectly in the opening round of the 2006 world championship, the Bahraini Grand Prix at Sakhir. The Renault/Michelin driver made a bright start from fourth on the grid to sweep past Je ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON & HOUSTON--March 13, 2006-- Hybrid Technologies Produced PT Cruiser, Smart Car and Military All-Terrain Unit to Be Put in NASA Service Pursuant to an Executed Space Act Agreement Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (www.hybridtechnologies.com), emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered produ ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event-Sunday from Orlando Speed World Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY, ORLANDO, FLA. Sunday, March 12, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 RAMPY RUNS RAMPANT OVER COMPETITION ORLANDO, Fla. -David Rampy (Piedmont, Ala.) scored the win at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ... Continue reading
Ford Opens Up Photo Archives To Aid Auto Art Collectors
Fueled by the growth of everything auto-related from TV shows to car events, car clubs and car collecting, interest in automotive art is growing by leaps and bounds. To meet that demand, for the first time, Ford is opening up its photo archives of over 3 million images and making select limited edition prints of classi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Wins 'Green' Vehicle Honors by the American Council for an
Fountain Valley, CA - March 10, 2006: Several Hyundai models have been selected for the Washington, D.C.-based American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) list of the year's most environmentally-friendly vehicles. The ACEEE announced Hyundai's environmental scores part of its Green Book® Online, the nin ... Continue reading
Setra Delivers 5000th Touring Coach in the Top Class 400 and Comfort Class 400 Series
5000th touring coach is a Sweden-bound S 416 HDH model with a glass roof 14 touring coach models covering an extremely wide range of applications Ulm, Mar 09, 2006 Setra handed over the 5000th touring coach in the TopClass 400 and ComfortClass 400 series to Kent and Ulla Jonsson, the proprietors of the Swedish company ... Continue reading
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