AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--April 6, 2006--Siemens VDO is helping customers take a more direct route in their efforts to meet impending fuel economy regulations by offering gasoline direct injection technology that improves vehicle fuel economy. Direct injection fuel delivery injects gasoline directly into the engine's combus ... Continue reading
BERLIN, April 6 -- A cult car, an icon -- the Audi TT, launched in the autumn of 1998 -- took the sports coupe segment by storm and sharpened the brand profile. Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut. The new TT Coupe is even more dynamic than its predecessor -- in terms of its design, i ... Continue reading
Veteran Driver Mark Martin Shares Thoughts on Teen Driving
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 6, 2006--The new AAA-sponsored, No. 6 Ford Fusion piloted by veteran driver Mark Martin, will make its Lone Star debut at the 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 9th, in Fort Worth, Texas. Veteran driver Mark Martin will conduct media interviews on Friday, Ap ... Continue reading
Italian Transportation Icon, Vespa(R), Scoots Into Modesto, CA
Vespa(R) Motor Scooters Make Debut at Cycle Specialties as Owner Marks His 35th Anniversary in the Two-Wheel Trade MODESTO, Calif., April 6 -- Modesto residents looking for a smart and stylish way to travel should scoot over to Cycle Specialties this weekend. That's when the world-famous Italian Vespa(R) motor scooter ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports March Sales; New Models Contribute Significantly to Increase of 23.8 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--April 6, 2006--Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported March sales of 20,730 units, a 23.8 percent increase over prior year sales. The new Jetta sedan continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,587 cars, up 39.6 percent as compared to last year's sales of 6,869. GTI sales posted it ... Continue reading
Mel Karmazin to Keynote at The Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
NEW YORK, April 6 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mel Karmazin, its Chief Executive Officer, is expected to give the keynote speech at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ... Continue reading
Honda Racing F1 Team - Vallelunga Test Report
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. VALLELUNGA, ITALY 6 APRIL TEST REPORT The Honda Racing F1 Team returned to Europe this week for the first of two important tests before the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in two weeks time. The three-day test at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy saw Jenson Button, Anthony D ... Continue reading
Shopping for Your First Set of Wheels? Take This Pop Quiz to Learn if You're Ready
Vehicle Financing Education Group Offers Help During National Financial Literacy for Youth Month in April WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Young adult first-time car or truck buyers often don't know where to begin when making what is likely the first major purchase of their lives, according to AWARE (Americans Well-informed on A ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Achieves 90% of 8,500 Planned Mercedes Job Cuts
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on April 6, 2006 at 1:20 PM CST Forbes is reporting today that as of the end of March, DaimlerChrysler has achieved 90% of its planned 8,500 job cuts. According to the article, 7,800 employees have either accepted severance packages or already left the company. The job cuts, most of whic ... Continue reading
AIAG Forum Features Auto ID Technologies Key for Efficient and Productive Supply Chains
AIAG Presents Upcoming Global, Multi-Industry RFID Solution DETROIT, April 6 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) 11th annual Auto ID Showcase on April 26, 2006, will delve into automatic identification (auto ID) technologies to ensure increased efficiency and productivity in the automotive supply chain. (L ... Continue reading
DECATUR, Ga., April 6 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that it has reached an agreement to extend a forbearance agreement with respect to the Company's senior secured, super priority, debtor-in-possession credit facility through April 18, 2006. On March 9, 2006, the Company entered into ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 6 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 28, 2006. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richa ... Continue reading
Behr America Construirá Nueva Planta de Producción en México
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 6 de abril /PR Newswire/ -- Behr America construirá una nueva planta de producción en el noreste de México este año. Proveedor de sistemas de aire acondicionado y para enfriamiento de motores automotrices, Behr está considerando dos localisaciones para las nuevas instalaciones y espera comenzar ... Continue reading
Behr America Will Build New Production Plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, April 6 -- Behr America will build a new production plant in northeast Mexico this year. A global supplier of automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems, Behr is considering two sites for the new facility and hopes to break ground this spring. The plant will supply engine-cooling units to autom ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2006 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--April 6, 2006--Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2006 results on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at 2:00 pm PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr ... Continue reading
CREDIT UNION REMARKETING CONFERENCE IS A SUCCESS
Photo cutlines: Pic #1: Manheim's state-of-the-art DRIVE Center in Atlanta, GA Pic #4: Manheim's Jon Schrock addresses conference attendees Pic #5: Conference attendees view a live auction at Manheim's Atlanta Auto Auction Pic #7: Donald Foy, executive director of Manheim DRIVE, discusses the many benefits of detailed ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--April 6, 2006-- Applications include fabric keyboards for Ultra-Mobile PCs, mobile phones and PDAs; and soft controls for Apple's iPOD incorporated in jackets or rucksacks Bora Communications Plc, the AIM quoted cash shell whose shares were suspended on April 3 2006, today announced that it plans to acq ... Continue reading
EPA News Brief: New Edition of Hispanic Environmental Health Page Focuses on Pesticides
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, April 6, 2006) *New Edition of Hispanic Environmental Health Page Focuses on Pesticides* Contact: Lina Younes, (202) 564-4355 / younes.lina@epa.gov EPA announced today a new Hispanic env ... Continue reading
FleetPride Opens New Location in Cleveland Market
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 6 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Valley View, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. "The opening of this branch represents our second FleetPride location in Ohio," said Bi ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., April 6 -- On Wednesday, April 12, Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president - The Americas, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in conjunction with the New York Auto Show. The presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m. EDT, and will last for appr ... Continue reading
Four More SMB Manufacturers Choose i-MARK to Add Web Self Service to Their Web Sites
HARTFORD, Conn.--April 6, 2006--i-MARK, Inc., the leading provider of Web self-service solutions for B2B durable goods manufacturers, announced today that four more B2B manufacturers have selected their 24/7Business(TM) system. They come on the heels of Nielsen Sessions' (CT) and Morganite Crucible's (CT) announcements ... Continue reading
KINETIC SPEED SHOP TAKES AIM AT DRAG RACING
KSS MOTORSPORTS MEDIA RELEASE ________________________________ KINETIC SPEED SHOP TAKES AIM AT DRAG RACING Olsen Behind the Wheel of Kinetic's Saleen Click here for Hi-Res <http://www.kssmotorsports.com/News/NewsImages/432006145052390_Image 1.JP G> Buford, Ga. - Kinetic Speed Shop is gaining more and more recognition a ... Continue reading
Lear to Webcast Management Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 6 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. The webcast begins at 3:00 p.m. EDT and will run approximately 45 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation on Lear ... Continue reading
LG MOTORSPORTS AT LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: John Thawley johnt@c2group.com LG Motorsports Heads To Long Beach For “The War By The Shore.” Detroit – April 6, 2006 LG Motorsports will descend upon Long Beach, California this weekend. This will be round three of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Series. The #28 ProLo ... Continue reading
Lincoln Brings Music Icons New Edition 'Home Again'
DEARBORN, Mich., April 6 -- Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Brand and R&B supergroup New Edition are taking style, soul and sophistication on the road this season with "Lincoln Presents ... Spend the Night With New Edition," a 10-city American tour. Headlined by New Edition and featuring special opening performances by R& ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, April 6 -- LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled light vehicle OEM products and related services and the second largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products and refurbished wheels, will release its first quarter 2006 financial earnings results on Thursday, A ... Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz James Cook Voted Camper Van Of The Year 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on April 6, 2006 at 11:30 AM CST In a recent poll conducted by the "promobil" magazine, the Mercedes- Benz James Cook was voted "Camper Van of the Year 2006" by the publication's readers. Edging out 282 competitors, the James Cook took top honors in both the best camper van over EUR 40,0 ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Technologies to Issue Stock Dividend, With Distribution of Shares of Pickups Plus, Inc.
FT. MYERS, Fla.--April 6, 2006--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), today announced its intention to issue a stock dividend with the distribution of common shares of Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTC BB: PUPS), of Cincinnati as a property dividend. Charles T. Jensen, president and CEO of NeoMedia, said NeoMedia plans to ... Continue reading
News Release: On a Mission to Make the Air Cleaner
News for Release: Thursday, April 6, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *On a Mission to Make the Air Cleaner *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - April 6, 2006) A teenager from Utah is showing major corporations that energy efficient and environmentally frien ... Continue reading
Pick Ups Plus Inc. Shares to be Distributed as Dividend by Neo Media Technologies
CINCINNATI--April 6, 2006--Pick Ups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the automotive aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that Neo Media Technologies (OTCBB:NEOM) will distribute 8,333,333 shares of Pick Ups Plus Inc. to its shareholders. Charles T. Jensen, ... Continue reading
Polypore, Inc. Takes Action to Improve Environmental Performance in Daramic Production Facility
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 6 -- Daramic, LLC, Polypore, Inc.'s automotive and industrial battery membrane separator business, announced recent investments to improve environmental performance at its production facility in Corydon, Indiana. These investments, which include enhanced filtration and measurement equipment, are ... Continue reading
QuVIS Flexes Single Server 4K in Norway
TRONDHEIM, Norway--April 6, 2006--Previewing the future of digital cinema, QuVIS treated an audience at the 2006 Trondheim International Film Festival - Kosmorama to the leading edge of imaging technology. A single high performance QuVIS Digital Cinema Server, in conjunction with Sony's SXRD 4K projector, presented pre ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35268) has announced the addition of Tire Wholesalers - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: The US tire and tube wholesalers industry consists of about 1,500 companies with comb ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Company Profile Now Available for Audi AG 2006 Edition 1
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35395) has announced the addition of Audi AG 2006 company profile edition 1 to their offering. Audi AG, a fully owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is involved in the manufacture of luxury cars. The company is headqua ... Continue reading
OWOSSO, Mich., April 6 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: SPRI) today announced the final results of its tender offer to purchase any and all of the Company's outstanding common stock at a price of $1.00 per share net to seller in cash, without interest. The Company commenced the ten ... Continue reading
FLINT, Mich.--April 6, 2006--Thousands of dollars in scholarships will be awarded to Michigan's top high school students on Saturday, April 8, when Kettering University hosts the 2006 Michigan Science & Engineering Fair in Flint. Senior division winners of regional science fairs from around the state, including 10 winn ... Continue reading
Subaru Northwest Region Sales Rise 22%
- Region provides largest increase in U.S.; Portland and Seattle dealers rank first and second in national sales for the brand - PORTLAND, Ore., April 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc. reported best-ever March sales totaling 19,048 units; with its Northwest Region seeing the largest increase of 22 percent. Carr Subaru in Po ... Continue reading
Text 100 Selected as The MathWorks International PR Agency
Technical Computing Software Leader Taps Agency to Expand Its Global Reach BOSTON, April 6 -- Text 100 Public Relations today announced that The MathWorks, the developer of MATLAB and Simulink software for technical computing and Model-Based Design, has joined the agency's client roster in six markets spanning North Am ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--April 6, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, announced today that Roger Penske, Chairman, and Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, will be presenters at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to occur fr ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--April 6, 2006--Citing UPS's alternative fuel program and fuel conservation initiatives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored the company with its distinguished Clean Air Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes organizations that improve air quality through innovative environmenta ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, April 6 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York on Monday, April 10, 2006, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnston will present for Viste ... Continue reading
Whit Bazemore: Memories of his time on The Strip
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Race Date: April 7-9, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WHIT BAZEMORE: MEMORIES OF HIS TIME ON THE STRIP ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Announces Biggest Media Buy to Date
Diversified campaign on 11 networks spans key car buying season ATLANTA, April 6 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, today announced a multimillion dollar media buy that extends across 11 different networks and will run over 1,900 spots from now through September. AutoTrader.com will also advert ... Continue reading
Automotive Searches on cars.com Hit Record High in March
New Toyota, Dodge and Saturn Models Continue to Pique Consumer Interest CHICAGO, April 6 -- Car searches on cars.com hit a record high in March, according to the most recent Consumer Search Index report. The search activity was driven by a record number of unique visitors to the site during the month, which exceeded 8. ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at IRP postponed
INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK PRESS RELEASE NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES RACE CANCELLED AT IRP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott R. Smith, IRP, 317-387-7343 INDIANAPOLIS (April 6, 2006) Due to the threat of strong storms in Indianapolis during the weekend, the North Central Division NHRA Luca ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman to Exit Automotive Fabrics Business
TROY, Mich., April 6 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) today announced that it will exit the automotive fabrics business, pending approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The action will affect three plants in Roxboro, NC, as well as plants in Farmville, NC and El Paso, Texas that will continue to operate as the bu ... Continue reading
US Retail Auto Industry Includes 50,000 Dealers with Combined Annual Sales of about $770 Billion
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35348) has announced the addition of Automobile Dealerships - Industry Profile to their offering. The US retail auto industry includes 50,000 car and truck dealers with combined annual sales of about $770 billion, according ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL: Greg Biffle Teleconference Transcript
Tuesday, April 4, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Region Media Greg Biffle (Driver of the No. 16 National Guard Subway Ford Fusion) As part of the monthly series of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series conference calls, West Region media members took part in a question and answer session with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Gr ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces Water-borne Vehicle Body Painting in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 5, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has completed introduction of metallic water-borne paint for the top coat painting process at all nine TMC vehicle body paint lines in Japan, greatly promoting measures to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds ( ... Continue reading
Automakers Try to Keep Up With Consumer Electronics
Washington DC April 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that executives at the Society of Automotive Engineers' World Congress said manufacturers should "future-proof" their vehicles by designing them so new technology can be added later, reports The Detroit News. The goal would be that cars made in 2008 would work ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Launches a New Website
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 6, 2006--Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC Bulletin Board: LTHU), a leading manufacturer in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable Lithium battery market, announced today that it has launched a new website: http://www.lithiumtech.com The new website features extensive back ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports April Notes- Notes and News about Hearn Motorsports
Hearn Motorsports News and Notes - April, 2006 As a professional driver, Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) knows that to stay on top you have to keep moving forward. In the short off-season, Hearn Motorsports has done just that. They have signed two young drivers; Jules Duc (Los Gatos, Calif.) and Ryan Phinny (Carmel Vall ... Continue reading
Coming Soon: High Tech Safety Technology
Washington DC April 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars that can brake before a crash, steer back into traffic lanes, and even tell paramedics the heart rate of passengers after a crash were among new ideas discussed yesterday at the Society of Automotive Engineers' 2006 World Congress, reports The Detroit ... Continue reading
RV: The Makeover; Makeover Craze Meets RV Surge
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 6 -- Reality TV continues to gain momentum each year with new twists and attempts to grab audience share. Some of the most popular types of reality TV shows are makeover-featured ones where people, homes, relationships, cars, etc. are given a new look and life. With RV ownership reaching reco ... Continue reading
Bank of America Hires Jill Gregory to Lead Company's NASCAR Marketing Efforts
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 6 -- Bank of America, one of the world's largest financial institutions, today announced that Jill Gregory has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Strategic Marketing Executive for the bank's NASCAR sponsorship programs. In this new role, Gregory will oversee strategy and activation d ... Continue reading
Diesel: a Serious Alternative to Hybrid for American Market?
Paradigm Shift: Gas Prices, New Technology Lead Americans to See Diesel in New Light ORADELL, N.J., April 6 -- Toyota and Honda have taken the lead in gas-electric hybrid vehicles; while some manufacturers are scrambling to catch up, others are contemplating an alternative strategy for the U.S. market ... diesel powere ... Continue reading
Spy Photos Of The Newest Smart ForTwo
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on April 5, 2006 at 8:50 AM CST Although not scheduled for release until April of 2007, spy photographer extraordinaire 'skoochyatone' has just sent us the first images of what we can expect from the newest smart fortwo. As you can see from the photos, it appears the latest smart will re ... Continue reading
The World is Watching Bill Ford
In an exclusive interview with AIAG's Actionline magazine, Ford Motor Company's chairman and CEO reveals what keeps him up at night and shares his vision for how the North American automotive industry can be saved. DETROIT, April 6 -- On the heels of Ford Motor Company's Way Forward announcement, Bill Ford, chairman of ... Continue reading
Stamford Sport Wheels Receives Prestigious TUV Cert Confirmation and VIA Accreditation
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 6 -- Stamford Tires and Wheels, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Stamford Sport Wheels' ("SSW") wheel manufacturing plant in Thailand, has achieved the TUV CERT for process quality system from the prestigious TUV (Technical Inspections Organisations) CERT Certification Body of Pfalz Anlagen a ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces Rich Content Data Set Targeting Today's Mobile Devices
Urban Explorer for NAVTEQ(TM) Available for use in LBS Challenge Applications LAS VEGAS, April 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, unveiled a new bundle of map data targeted specifically for mobile devices at the LBS Challenge Awards Program t ... Continue reading
CarForce1 to Start Hosting Wholesale Auctions from Other Vendors
DALLAS--April 6, 2006--CarForce1 (Pink Sheets: AUML) is pleased to announce the hosting of other vendors eBay auctions. "CarForce1 has begun hosting links to other vendors eBay auctions as well as the ones that we are directly involved in posting," says Jim Womack CEO of CarForce1. Mr. Womack was also happy to add, "Th ... Continue reading
AFVS obtains rights to patented electric hybrid bus
MESA, Ariz.--April 6, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), a diversified energy company, has signed an agreement with Wu Zhou Long Motors group to be the exclusive representative for sales, marketing and distribution of their hybrid electric, CNG and LPG buses in five countries including the United States, Mexico an ... Continue reading
State Farm Becomes a 'Big Star' With Disney-Pixar's 'CARS' Summer Promotions
The Nation's Largest Insurer Revs Up to Promote the Upcoming Animated Feature, CARS, a Disney presentation of a Pixar film BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 6 -- State Farm Insurance is making history as the first property and casualty insurer to be a sponsor of a major film promotion. State Farm will play a major role in intro ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Record Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2006
~ Company Reiterates Full-Year Financial Guidance ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record results for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28, 2006. "Our strong financial results for the first quarter demonstrate the continued strength ... Continue reading
Kelley Names Coolest New Cars Selling Under $18,000
Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Pick Top 10 Cool, Affordable New Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., April 6 -- With the average price of a new vehicle surpassing $25,000, it's easy to fall into the trap of believing you have to spend a small fortune to drive anything worth writing home about. Unless you're all about impres ... Continue reading
As Interest Rates Rise, More Car Customers Opt to Lease Rather Than Buy
Waashington DC April 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as the cost of loans continues to rise with interest rates, more costumers are opting to lease rather than buy, reports USA Today. Last month, 19.8 percent of all new vehicles were leased rather than purchased, the highest rate in nearly five years, accor ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Durango: Bold New Look With Class-leading Power, Performance and Convenience
New Face of Chrysler Group's First Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Dodge Durango HEV Bold, New Exterior includes redesigned fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, fenders and wheels Two-mode Hybrid System — available in 2008 — will provide up to 25-percent improved fuel economy Best-in-class Power achieved with 5. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Azera Earns Top Crash Test Ratings
IIHS Results Demonstrate Outstanding Occupant Protection FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - April 6, 2006: Hyundai exciting new 2006 Hyundai Azera has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top crash test rating for frontal offset impacts. These results reflect Hyundai's commitment to unsurpassed safety across ... Continue reading
General Motors To Open "The Drive" Automotive Attraction
Unique "Autotainment" Facility will Offer Performance and Off-Road Driving Thrills LAS VEGAS – April 6, 2006: On April 10, with tons of dirt and a dose of speed, the corner of Paradise Road and Sahara Avenue will be transformed when General Motors officially opens the doors of “The Drive.” The unique, ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Displays 2007 Engines at WasteExpo
Products continue to provide increased productivity for waste management markets LAS VEGAS, April 5 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation will be displaying its 2007 engines beginning today at WasteExpo where the company is exhibiting at booth #9056. All three engines are EPA '07 certified and will enable the company to remain ... Continue reading
More Than a Third of PECO's SUV Fleet Now Hybrid
PHILADELPHIA, April 5 -- PECO is continuing its commitment to promoting environmentally friendly technology with the addition this week of 15 new Ford Escape Hybrids to the utility's vehicle fleet. This brings PECO's total number of Ford Escape Hybrids to 41, which is more than 40 percent of its overall SUV fleet. Supe ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Duo of Gentilozzi & Drissi Head to Familiar Ground
ROCKETSPORTS DUO OF GENTILOZZI & DRISSI HEAD TO FAMILIAR GROUND EAST LANSING, Mich. (April 5, 2006) With a long history of competing and winning on the legendary streets of Long Beach, the Rocketsports duo of Paul Gentilozzi and Tomy Drissi look forward to returning to Southern California for the Crown Royal Grand Amer ... Continue reading
NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab Features Darrell Waltrip in TV Commercial Debut
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 5 -- NASCAR(R) Autocare by Ecolab(R) will launch a new television commercial introducing its full line of auto appearance products. Featuring NASCAR personality and FOX Sports Broadcast Analyst Darrell Waltrip, the commercial is scheduled to appear on ESPN, ESPN2, OLN and SPEED, early April. Usin ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Testing Report
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Chris Wimmer - Texas Race Advance
Chris Wimmer #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet Event Advance – Texas Race 7 of 35 Event Details: O’Reilly 300 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas Saturday, April 8, 2006 – 3:10 pm (EST) Qualifying: Thursday, April 6, 2006 – 7:05 pm (EST) 1.5-mile quad-oval, 200 laps/300 miles 2005 Winner: K ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Test Report, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Women breaking stereotypes at TX Lexus dealership
Media contact: David Alvey Aardvark Studios 972-699-8953 dlalvey@sbcglobal.net WOMEN ON SALES FLOOR BREAK STEREOTYPE AT TEXAS LEXUS DEALERSHIP Scoot over, Jack. At Park Place Lexus in Plano, Texas, (an affluent suburb just north of Dallas) you¹re just as likely to find Jill in the driver¹s seat and on the showroom fl ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Engages MGA Research to Verify Pedestrian Impact Test Results
DRAPER, Utah--April 5, 2006--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced today the company will submit its Pedestrian Impact Detection System to MGA Research to validate the system's ability to differentiate between a human leg and an inanimate object as required in the company's protocol for Stage II testing ... Continue reading
California Auto Dealers Pump Over $225,000 Into Scholarship Foundation
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 5 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced that the state's auto dealers and manufacturers raised over $225, 000 at yesterday evening's Gala Scholarship Dinner headlined by Emmy Award Winning Comedian Dennis Miller. The money benefits the Association's Scholarship Foun ... Continue reading
GM Fleet Mobilizes CDC's Global Health Force in Asia and Africa
GM Vehicles to Help Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fight Public Health Threats ATLANTA, April 5 -- With increasing threats to public health around the world, particularly in hard-to-reach locations, today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation (CDC Foundation) and the GM Foundation announ ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Names Manheim's Arena Auto Auction as Auction of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 -- DaimlerChrysler Remarketing has named Manheim's Arena Auto Auction in Bolingbrook, Ill., as Auction of the Year. This is the first time Manheim's Arena Auto Auction has been recognized by DaimlerChrysler Remarketing as its top-performing auction. Manheim's Arena Auto Auction, one of 24 D ... Continue reading
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