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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Un-Earthed in New York - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Un-Earthed in New York - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

'Down and dirty' press conference at New York International Auto Show unearths first-ever four-door Wrangler; christens Jeep Patriot * World's most capable SUV available with Jeep-unique 4x4x4 design * All-new Wrangler Unlimited offers even more Jeep: more off-road capability, on-road refinement, interior space and com ... Continue reading

Jeep(R) Unveils First-ever Four-door Wrangler, the All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Jeep(R) Unveils First-ever Four-door Wrangler, the All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

World's most capable SUV offers even more Jeep NEW YORK, April 12 -- * Even More Passenger Room and Comfort - Five-passenger seating includes 56.7 inches of rear-seat hip room, 37.2 inches of rear-seat legroom * Even More Interior Cargo Space - 46.4 cu. ft. behind second-row seat and 83 cu. ft. with second-row seats fo ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Presents the New Generation E-Class at the New York International Auto Show 2006

Mercedes-Benz Presents the New Generation E-Class at the New York International Auto Show 2006

NEW YORK, April 12 -- Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and is available free of charge at http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=8233&keygroup=bild The world premiere of the new-generation E-Class will be the focal point of Mercedes-Benz' presentation at the New York In ... Continue reading

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - April 2006

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - April 2006

DETROIT, April 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the April 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

XM Announces First Lexus Models to Offer Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio

XM Announces First Lexus Models to Offer Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, April 12 -- XM Satellite Radio today announced that Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will offer XM as standard, factory-installed equipment on the 2007 LS 460 L and its new luxury hybrid sedan, the 2008 LS 600h L. XM will also be available as a factory-installed feature on the 2 ... Continue reading

New Electric-Cooled Seat Cushion Beats the Summer Heat and Saves on Gas

New Electric-Cooled Seat Cushion Beats the Summer Heat and Saves on Gas

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12 -- Cool or Heat, LLC is proud to announce the launching of its newest product, the amazing Cool-or-Heat Seat Cushion, the only cooling seat cushion available on the market today. With the sizzling summer months approaching soon, the Cool-or-Heat Seat Cushion is this year's must have new item ... Continue reading

BMW Announces New Interface for iPod With Expanded Model Availability and Features

BMW Announces New Interface for iPod With Expanded Model Availability and Features

System will be Available for new 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons as well as 5, 6, and 7 Series WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 12 -- BMW today announced the debut of a new BMW Interface for iPod that will enable seamless integration of the iPod for the newest generation of BMW models. With the new BMW Interface for iPod ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago's April Fuel Report Reflects Sharp Price Increase

AAA Chicago's April Fuel Report Reflects Sharp Price Increase

AURORA, Ill., April 12 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have increased significantly since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 29 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cos ... Continue reading

Cars.com and DriversEd.com Announce Top New Cars for Teens

Cars.com and DriversEd.com Announce Top New Cars for Teens

CHICAGO, April 12 -- Cars.com automotive experts, in conjunction with DriversEd.com, America's leading drivers education resource, have selected the top new cars for teen drivers. The list highlights this year's hottest new cars recommended for teen drivers based on a variety of criteria including safety, price, size a ... Continue reading

World Speed Record for Diesel-Powered Truck Set Using Mobil Delvac Heavy Duty Engine Oil

World Speed Record for Diesel-Powered Truck Set Using Mobil Delvac Heavy Duty Engine Oil

FAIRFAX, Va.--April 12, 2006--An Australian truck using Mobil Delvac(R) heavy duty engine oil has been recognized by the Guinness World Records(TM) as the World's Fastest Diesel-Powered Truck. Driven by Frank Gaffiero, the "Bandag Bullet," a Kenworth T400 truck powered by two V8 Detroit diesel engines, is the only conv ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

Harley-Davidson Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

Worldwide Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Increase 6.9 Percent MILWAUKEE, April 12 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.29 billion compared with $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 4.0 percent inc ... Continue reading

Garmin(R) Offers Street Navigation for Asian Americans

Garmin(R) Offers Street Navigation for Asian Americans

StreetPilot(R) c330 Asian Americas Version Now Available OLATHE, Kan., April 12 -- Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , is offering a version of its highly-acclaimed StreetPilot c330 that allows North American motorists who speak Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, or Taiwanese to experience the co ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib, Inc. Agrees to Settle California Wage-And-Hour Class Action Lawsuit

Earl Scheib, Inc. Agrees to Settle California Wage-And-Hour Class Action Lawsuit

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--April 12, 2006--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB) announced today that it has reached an agreement to settle a previously disclosed putative class action lawsuit related to, among other things, how the Company's California subsidiary classified certain employees under California overtime law ov ... Continue reading

2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show

2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK--April 12, 2006--Infiniti today unveiled the all-new 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The second generation of Infiniti's top-selling vehicle was introduced by Mr. Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , at a media event in Javits Center. The new G is sche ... Continue reading

Scion Unveils FUSE Sports Coupe Concept at 2006 New York International Auto Show

Scion Unveils FUSE Sports Coupe Concept at 2006 New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, April 12 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new FUSE Sports Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference today at the 2006 New York Auto International Show. Developed by Calty Design Research, Toyota's North American design studio located in Newport Beach, Calif. and Scion's Adva ... Continue reading

Take A Ride With Jeep at the New York Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Take A Ride With Jeep at the New York Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

NEW YORK - April 12, 2006: To demonstrate the road-worthiness and handling capabilities of its products, Jeep brought a special edition of CAMP JEEP to the New York Auto Show. ... Continue reading

The Volvo XC90 Retains Top Position For Safety - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

The Volvo XC90 Retains Top Position For Safety - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

• Safety development based on reality • Volvo redrew the safety map for SUVs • Highest safety ratings in objective surveys • Unique safety, also in the third row of seats • Transversely mounted engines contribute to safety • Advanced functions for increased driver control Gotenburg - April ... Continue reading

Yamaha U.S.A. Receives Judgment in Its Copycat Infringement Lawsuit against Yamoto Motor Corporation

Yamaha U.S.A. Receives Judgment in Its Copycat Infringement Lawsuit against Yamoto Motor Corporation

LOS ANGELES--April 12, 2006--Yamaha Motor Company, U.S.A.'s General Counsel, Russell D. Jura, announced today that Yamaha obtained a Consent Judgment on March 14, 2006 in its lawsuit against Yamoto Motor Corporation. Yamoto has agreed to stop the import and sale of Yamoto products into the United States which Yamaha cl ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Expands Product Line With Two Introductions at 2006 New York International Auto Show

American Suzuki Expands Product Line With Two Introductions at 2006 New York International Auto Show

World Premiere of 2007 Suzuki XL7 and North American Debut of 2007 Suzuki SX4 Light Up the Big Apple NEW YORK, April 12 -- Following record sales in 2005 and a record first quarter to kick off 2006, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) with two new vehicl ... Continue reading

Toyota recalls 57,000 Lexus

Toyota recalls 57,000 Lexus

TOKYO April 12, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it is recalling 11,000 Lexus cars in Japan and 46,000 overseas to fix a faulty seat belt part. Toyota will replace seat belts in both front seats, which can become jammed inside the holding due to a faulty part, it said. No accidents have ... Continue reading

ZAP! High Gas Prices With Smart Cars, Rally Drives Through Washington, DC, April 12

ZAP! High Gas Prices With Smart Cars, Rally Drives Through Washington, DC, April 12

WASHINGTON--April 12, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP)(PCX:ZP) has launched its automotive marketing campaign by rallying across the USA, starting April 4 from its headquarters in California, traveling across the country to attend the New York International Auto Show for Earth Day, and back again. The rally, ... Continue reading

Dieter Zetsche Addresses DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting: Profitability Expected to Improve

Dieter Zetsche Addresses DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting: Profitability Expected to Improve

- Shareholders to decide on unchanged dividend of euro 1.50 per share - New Management Model designed to make DaimlerChrysler more successful BERLIN, April 12 -- DaimlerChrysler expects an improvement in profitability in fiscal year 2006, with continuing increases in operating profit during the following years, says Dr ... Continue reading

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT/CS PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT/CS PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2007 Mustang GT “California Special” first of planned Mustang V-8 “Feature Cars” New GT/CS pays homage to the original California Special model produced in 1968 Restyled front and rear fascias compliment classic side scoops and GT/CS stripes $1,895 option package bows this summer nationwide on coupe ... Continue reading

Saturn Has An All-New Outlook

Saturn Has An All-New Outlook

New crossover SUV offers great looks, eight-passenger seating and refinement NEW YORK – April 12, 2006: Saturn unveiled the all-new Outlook crossover SUV on Tuesday at the New York International Auto Show. Outlook offers seating for up to eight and combines the capability of an SUV with carlike driving characteris ... Continue reading

Carlos Ghosn Receives J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award'

Carlos Ghosn Receives J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award'

NEW YORK, April 11 -- J.D. Power III, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, presented the prestigious Founder's Award to Carlos Ghosn for his distinguished service to the global automotive consumer. Power presented the Founder's Award to Ghosn, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., at the Mor ... Continue reading

GM Challenges Online Gamers: 'Who Is Benjamin Stove?'

GM Challenges Online Gamers: 'Who Is Benjamin Stove?'

Alternate Reality Game Promotes Renewable Fuel Options Such As E85 Ethanol DETROIT – April 12, 2006: Aliens, time travelers and ancient fairies might not be General Motors business, but they take center stage in GM’s innovative campaign to promote alternative renewable fuels. “Who is Benjamin Stove?,†... Continue reading

Saturn Has An All-New Outlook

Saturn Has An All-New Outlook

New crossover SUV offers great looks, eight-passenger seating and refinement NEW YORK April 11, 2006; Saturn today unveiled the all-new Outlook crossover SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Outlook offers seating for up to eight and combines the capability of an SUV with carlike driving characteristics. Its co ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Lithium Smart Car mixes it up on LIVE with Regis and Kelly

Hybrid Technologies Lithium Smart Car mixes it up on LIVE with Regis and Kelly

NEW YORK--April 11, 2006--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to announce that one of America's most popular morning TV shows featured the HT Lithium Smart car as part of its lineup of environmentally friendly vehicl ... Continue reading

'Name the Blimp' Contest Gets Strong Early Returns

'Name the Blimp' Contest Gets Strong Early Returns

Nearly 4,000 unique names for new Goodyear blimp in first five hours AKRON, Ohio, April 11 -- Within the first five hours of its "Name the Blimp" contest, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company received almost 4,000 unique suggestions for the name of its newest airship. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204 ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Rabbit Springs Into New York - Just in Time for Easter

Volkswagen Rabbit Springs Into New York - Just in Time for Easter

NEW YORK, April 11 -- In a surprise move, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its all-new fifth generation Golf, which debuted at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, is going back to its roots with the original Rabbit nameplate for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Rabbit will hop into the market in early summer, ... Continue reading

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