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Friday, July 14, 2006

Chrysler Club Championship Swings Into Action

Chrysler Club Championship Swings Into Action

Amateur Golfers Across the Country Can Compete to Play With the Top Pros - Amateur golfers across the country can participate in local Chrysler Club Championship tournaments with winners advancing to additional rounds of tournament play - National champions to play with the top pros in PGA Tour's 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler ... Continue reading

Concept Mouldings Launches its Exciting New Range of Frontal Protection Systems

Concept Mouldings Launches its Exciting New Range of Frontal Protection Systems

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, July 14 -- Concept Mouldings is launching its new branded Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) for SUVs, 4 x 4s and vans which will save lives and reduce serious injuries to vulnerable road users. On Press Day, Tuesday 18th July, Concept Mouldings will be conducting a series of launch presentations ... Continue reading

DRS Technologies Awarded $8.5 Million U.S. Army Contract to Provide Heavy Ammunition Trailers

DRS Technologies Awarded $8.5 Million U.S. Army Contract to Provide Heavy Ammunition Trailers

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--July 14, 2006--DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it recently received a new $8.5 million order to produce M989A1 Heavy Expanded Mobility Ammunition Trailers (HEMATs) for the U.S. Army. The HEMAT is a key transport system extensively used to transport Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) pods ... Continue reading

Garmin(R) Debuts Open Array Radar

Garmin(R) Debuts Open Array Radar

Four- and Six-Foot Antennas Give Boaters the Big Picture OLATHE, Kan., July 14 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the debut of the GMR(TM) 404 and GMR 406, two powerful 4kW X-band digital open array radar scanners that offer outstanding clarity, precision and target definition. The GM ... Continue reading

IMSA CONTINUES PERFORMANCE BALANCING

IMSA CONTINUES PERFORMANCE BALANCING

News bulletin attached, re: IMSA diesel refueling restriction. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors Second Quarter 2006 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for August 1, 2006

Lithia Motors Second Quarter 2006 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for August 1, 2006

MEDFORD, Ore.--July 14, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its second quarter 2006 earnings will be released on Tuesday, August 1, at 5 a.m., PDT. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results for the second quarter 2006 will be on the same day at 11 a.m. PDT and 2 p.m. EDT. HOW TO PA ... Continue reading

MTS Technologies, Inc. Selected by Chrysler Group for Remote Diagnostics and Test Fleet Monitoring

MTS Technologies, Inc. Selected by Chrysler Group for Remote Diagnostics and Test Fleet Monitoring

TROY, Mich., July 14 -- MTS Technologies, Inc. (MTS), a provider of next-generation remote diagnostic and prognostic solutions for product development and fleet monitoring, was selected by the Chrysler Group to implement its family of Wireless ePULSE (embedded Prognostics Utility and Logistical Status Environment) solu ... Continue reading

North Vernon Sprint Results

North Vernon Sprint Results

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 13, 2006 - North Vernon, Indiana - Twin Cities Raceway Park - "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Darren Hagen, 71, Hagen-14.408; 2. Shane Cottle, 10E, Edison-14.420; 3. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-14.452; 4. Brad Sweet, 3J, Yeley-14.499; 5. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2006 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on August 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the conference cal ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2006 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on August 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the conference cal ... Continue reading

UnitedAuto to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

UnitedAuto to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 14, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its second quarter 2006 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time PHONE: United States, please call (866) 283-8246 International, pleas ... Continue reading

Will Logistics Considerations Limit Global Sourcing of Parts?

Will Logistics Considerations Limit Global Sourcing of Parts?

LONDON, July 14 -- Leading automotive executives like Dr Karl May, Vice President of Logistics Planning and Transport Logistics at BMW are predicting that logistics considerations are going to seriously limit the global sourcing of parts. With more and more North American OEMs and carmakers starting to source from Chin ... Continue reading

2006 Michelin French F1 GP - Free practice

2006 Michelin French F1 GP - Free practice

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Alcoa Announced Dividend

Alcoa Announced Dividend

PITTSBURGH--July 14, 2006--The Board of Directors of Alcoa declared (a) a quarterly common stock dividend of 15 cents per share payable August 25, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 4, 2006 and (b) a quarterly dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Alcoa's $3.75 cumulative preferred stock p ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its second quarter 2006 financial results before the market opens on July 27, 2006. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and J. ... Continue reading

AUDIO from Medialink: Barenaked Ladies Team Up with NASCAR and Chevrolet to Launch New Album

AUDIO from Medialink: Barenaked Ladies Team Up with NASCAR and Chevrolet to Launch New Album

--The Barenaked Ladies are gearing up for the release of their new album on Sept 12. To kick off the release, the Toronto musicians will perform at NASCAR's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 pre-race concert at Richmond International Raceway, Saturday, September 9th. Barenaked Ladies and NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick unveiled the #2 ... Continue reading

Bloomington Sprint Results

Bloomington Sprint Results

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 14, 2006 - Bloomington, Indiana - Bloomington Speedway - "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jared Fox, 56, Fox-11.357; 2. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-11.378; 3. Jerry Coons Jr., 69, Dynamics-11.422; 4. Shane Cottle, 10E, Edison-11.443; 5. ... Continue reading

Ford Memphis Truck Advance -- Shepherd

Ford Memphis Truck Advance -- Shepherd

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES O'Reilly 200 Advance, Page 1 July 14, 2006 Memphis Motorsports Park Adding to the international flavor of the Craftsman Truck Series with drivers such as Marcos Ambrose and Michel Jourdain, Jr., Canadian Peter Shepherd will attempt to qualify for his first truck series race this weekend at ... Continue reading

Franchitti to Start on the Inside of Row 3 at Nashville

Franchitti to Start on the Inside of Row 3 at Nashville

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French GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2

French GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2

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Gigliotti Captures SPEED GT Pole For Inaugural Utah GP

Gigliotti Captures SPEED GT Pole For Inaugural Utah GP

For Immediate Release Gigliotti Captures SPEED GT Pole For Inaugural Utah GP TOOELE, Utah (July 14, 2006) – Lou Gigliotti, of Dallas, has been fast all weekend and he proved just how fast his No. 28 LG Pro Long Tube Headers Chevrolet Corvette is by capturing the pole for the inaugural Larry H. Miller Dealers Gra ... Continue reading

Herta, XM Satellite Radio Car to Start 16th at Nashville

Herta, XM Satellite Radio Car to Start 16th at Nashville

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Kanaan Qualifies Team 7-Eleven Car Sixth at Nashville

Kanaan Qualifies Team 7-Eleven Car Sixth at Nashville

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KCR release 7-14

KCR release 7-14

McCarthy to drive #26 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet in Loudon Loudon, NH. – Joey McCarthy will be making his ninth start on the NASCAR Busch Series as he pilots the #26 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet at New Hampshire International Speedway. “I’m really excited about racing the #26,” said McCarthy. “I’ve done well at this ... Continue reading

Kleinubing Wins Third-Straight SPEED TC Pole at Inaugural Utah GP

Kleinubing Wins Third-Straight SPEED TC Pole at Inaugural Utah GP

For Immediate Release Hat Trick: Kleinubing Wins Third-Straight SPEED Touring Car Pole At Inaugural Utah GP TOOELE, Utah (July 14, 2006) - Despite being outside of the top 10 during practice on Thursday, Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla., topped the competition for the inaugural Larry H. Miller Dealers Grand Pr ... Continue reading

Mace Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter of 2005, Including a 50% Increase in Security Segment Revenues in Fiscal 2005

Mace Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter of 2005, Including a 50% Increase in Security Segment Revenues in Fiscal 2005

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--July 14, 2006--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace" or the "Company") , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance, security and personal defense products, and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced results for fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 20 ... Continue reading

Modine and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Co-Sponsor Seminar to Reduce Waste

Modine and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Co-Sponsor Seminar to Reduce Waste

RACINE, Wis.--July 14, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in developing heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, electronics cooling, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today that it has co-sponsored a special waste minimization seminar with the United States Envi ... Continue reading

Myers Industries Announces Date for Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Release & Conference Call

Myers Industries Announces Date for Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Release & Conference Call

AKRON, Ohio--July 14, 2006----Myers Industries, Inc. today announced plans to report its 2006 second quarter and first half results before the market opens on Thursday, July 27, 2006. A conference call is scheduled later that day from 2:30 - 3:30pm ET to review the results. President and Chief Executive Officer John C. ... Continue reading

NHRA Eastern Junior Conference Finals, Friday from Bristol Dragway (National)

NHRA Eastern Junior Conference Finals, Friday from Bristol Dragway (National)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL DRAGWAY FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 428-0289 ELIMINATIONS BEGIN AT EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL, Tenn. - The first round of eliminations got underway today at the NHR ... Continue reading

NHRA Fans Feel the Power in Thunder Alley

NHRA Fans Feel the Power in Thunder Alley

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 NHRA Fans Can Feel the Power in Thunder Alley at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway will unveil an entirely new way for drag racing fans to enjoy the power of NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 28-30. The ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Route 66 Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Route 66 Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILL. Friday, July 14, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 REICHERT, PAYNE DRAW FIRST BLOOD AT ROUTE 66'S LUCAS OIL SERIES RACE JOLIET, Ill. - Although the first day of qualifying in the NHRA Lucas Oil D ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Virginia Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Virginia Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK, PETERSBURG, VA. Friday, July 14, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 OPENING DAY OF QUALIFYING AT THE NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES EVENT WRAPS UP AT VMP PETERSBURG, Va. - The opening day of qualifying for the NHR ... Continue reading

O Say, Can You Sing, Toledo? National Anthem Project Rolls into Town to Reteach 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

O Say, Can You Sing, Toledo? National Anthem Project Rolls into Town to Reteach 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

- Two out of three Americans don't know the words to the National Anthem - Jeep(R) brand sponsors multi-year campaign to reteach Americans the words to 'The Star-Spangled Banner' - Toledo City Council President helps Jeep welcome the National Anthem Project to its hometown - Public event scheduled for Sunday, July 16 a ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Grabs Third in Salt Lake City GT2 Qualifications

Petersen/White Lightning Grabs Third in Salt Lake City GT2 Qualifications

Petersen/White Lightning Grabs Third in Salt Lake City GT2 Qualifications Las Vegas-Based Team Ready for ALMS Miller Motorsports Park Debut TOOELE, Utah, July 14, 2006 – Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing continued to run towards the front of the American Le Mans Series GT2 class grid here at Miller Motorspo ... Continue reading

Puradyn Filter Technologies Receives Purchase Order From Colombian Distributor for 274 puraDYN(R) Bypass Oil Filtration Systems; puraDYN Systems to be Installed on Voith Bus Transmissions Over Next Several Months

Puradyn Filter Technologies Receives Purchase Order From Colombian Distributor for 274 puraDYN(R) Bypass Oil Filtration Systems; puraDYN Systems to be Installed on Voith Bus Transmissions Over Next Several Months

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--July 14, 2006--Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) today announced that Puradyn's distributor in Colombia, Arbel Trading Company LTDA ('Arbel'), has received a purchase order for 274 puraDYN bypass oil filtration systems from Grupo SI, a major Colombian bus company in Bogota, for ... Continue reading

Ryder Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Ryder Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

- Company Pays Dividend for 120th Consecutive Quarter - MIAMI, July 14 -- The Board of Directors of Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15 ... Continue reading

Senators Gib Armstrong, Roger Madigan and Mary Jo White: PA DEP Distorts Lancaster County Air Improvements to Impose California Emission Rules on PA Motorists

Senators Gib Armstrong, Roger Madigan and Mary Jo White: PA DEP Distorts Lancaster County Air Improvements to Impose California Emission Rules on PA Motorists

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 14 -- A group of lawmakers today criticized an effort by the state Department of Environmental Protection to use Lancaster County's air quality improvements as an argument for imposing California emission rules on Pennsylvania motorists. DEP announced Wednesday that air quality in Lancaster County ... Continue reading

The State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol & 21st Century Insurance Sponsor Child Safety Seat Fair; Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Safety Message at Child Safety Seat Inspection Fair in Miami

The State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol & 21st Century Insurance Sponsor Child Safety Seat Fair; Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Safety Message at Child Safety Seat Inspection Fair in Miami

MIAMI--July 14, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol and 21st Century Insurance will bring their consumer safety program and its spokesperson Erik Estrada to Miami this weekend. The program targets th ... Continue reading

Tiedemann Named to ASPA Board of Directors

Tiedemann Named to ASPA Board of Directors

TIEDEMANN NAMED TO ASPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATLANTA - Bill Tiedemann, vice president and general manager for Total Resource Auctions, a Manheim company, has been named to the board of directors for the American Salvage Pool Association (ASPA). As a director on the board, he will contribute to the Association's mission o ... Continue reading

T.J.T., Inc. Reports Preliminary Sales for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006

T.J.T., Inc. Reports Preliminary Sales for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006

EMMETT, Idaho--July 14, 2006--T.J.T., Inc. (the Company) (Pink Sheets:AXLE) announced today preliminary sales for its third quarter of fiscal year 2006. Sales for the Company's third quarter ending June 30, 2006, were up slightly from the same quarter a year ago. While axle and tire sales decreased approximately three ... Continue reading

Trebon Claims First-Ever National Cross Country Championship

Trebon Claims First-Ever National Cross Country Championship

AGATE ON BOTTOM OF FILE. PHOTO FROM EVENT TO FOLLOW IN ANOTHER FILE Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Trebon Survives for First-Ever USA Cycling Cross Country National Championship Title SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Ryan Trebon woke up with a sour stomach on Friday morning, but he's all smiles now after winn ... Continue reading

Utah Qualifying

Utah Qualifying

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Renault, Nissan and General Motors Joint Statement

Renault, Nissan and General Motors Joint Statement

DETROIT--July 14, 2006--General Motors, Renault and Nissan today said that an exploratory discussion was held between Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Rick Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Corp., regarding the possibility ... Continue reading

Matt Slap Subaru Hosts Subaru Road Racing Team

Matt Slap Subaru Hosts Subaru Road Racing Team

-- Team Members On-Hand to Meet Enthusiasts and Sign Autographs -- WHAT: Matt Slap Subaru will host a meet and greet autograph session with members of the Subaru Road Racing Team. The "#06" Subaru Club Racing Car, based on the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, will be on display at the dealership. Also on display will be th ... Continue reading

Independents Losing $5.8 Billion in Service & Parts Annually

Independents Losing $5.8 Billion in Service & Parts Annually

Study Shows Lack of OE Information Taking a Toll BETHESDA, Md., July 14 -- A recent survey of more than 1,000 independent repair shop owners, service managers and service technicians reveals that $5.8 billion in service and parts sales is being lost annually because they are unable to readily access the necessary repai ... Continue reading

National R.V. Holdings Announces Status Update on Supplier Issue and Other Matters

National R.V. Holdings Announces Status Update on Supplier Issue and Other Matters

PERRIS, Calif., July 14 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , the owner of leading RV manufacturers National RV, Inc. (NRV) and Country Coach, Inc. (CCI), today announced that just three months after NRV discovered a serious defect in the fiberglass sidewall material used on approximately 70 motorhomes, it has repaired and ... Continue reading

SAAB: INTERIM REPORT January - June 2006

SAAB: INTERIM REPORT January - June 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 14, 2006--SAAB (STO:SAABB): -- Sales SEK 9,456 m. (8,433) -- Net income for the period SEK 729 m. (386) -- Earnings per share SEK 6.56 (3.52) -- Operating income SEK 953 m. (570), income after financial items SEK 936 m. (544) -- Order bookings SEK 15,580 m. (6,962) -- Order backlog 48 billion (4 ... Continue reading

Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge

Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge

Almost 1000 miles at an average speed of more than 28 MPH. That is how far and how fast the Sundancer solar car was able to travel powered exclusively by electricity generated using SCHOTT solar cells when Sundancer won the Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge last year for the 5th consecutive time. Next week, the S ... Continue reading

2006 French Grand Prix - Free Practice

2006 French Grand Prix - Free Practice

The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 FRENCH GRAND PRIX MAGNY COURS 14 JULY FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team had a mixed start to its French Grand Prix weekend during Free Practice at Magny Cours today. As usual, third driver Anthony Davidson conducted most of the Friday running, ending the first se ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Automotive Parts Leader, JC Whitney Names New Leader

Aftermarket Automotive Parts Leader, JC Whitney Names New Leader

For Immediate Release: Contact: Sebastian James JC Whitney 312.431.5633 Fax: 312.431.5646 Email: sjames@jcwhitney.com Website: www.jcwhitney.com <http://www.jcwhitney.com/> Aftermarket Automotive Parts Leader, JC Whitney Names New Leader Summary: Automotive parts giant, JC Whitney, names Lawrence J. Marmon as President ... Continue reading

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - July 2006

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - July 2006

DETROIT, July 14 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the July 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 the ... Continue reading

New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson

New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson

More Powerful Twin Cam 96 and 6-Speed Transmission for 2007 Big Twin Models MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles. The Twin Cam 96 will power all models in the Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring product familie ... Continue reading

EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering U.S. Air Quality

EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering U.S. Air Quality

News for Release: Friday, July 14, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)*_ _EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering **U.S.** Air Quality *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - July 14, 2006) EPA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized and preven ... Continue reading

Oil, Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Violence Flares, Alliance to Save Energy Urges Drivers to Be More Fuel Efficient

Oil, Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Violence Flares, Alliance to Save Energy Urges Drivers to Be More Fuel Efficient

WASHINGTON--July 14, 2006--With global oil and U.S. gasoline prices reaching new highs on worries about Middle East violence and pipeline explosions in Nigeria leading to supply disruptions, the Alliance to Save Energy urges motorists to be more fuel efficient to benefit the nation's energy security as well as their ow ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2007 Corolla

Toyota Announces Pricing for 2007 Corolla

TORRANCE, Calif., July 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2007 Corolla. Corolla will be a carryover for the 2007 model year and will arrive at dealerships in August. The Corolla offers three model grades for 2007: the CE, the sporty S and ... Continue reading

BMW Dynamic Driving Simulator Takes Car Testing to New Dimension - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

BMW Dynamic Driving Simulator Takes Car Testing to New Dimension - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

MUNICH - July 14, 2006: The new simulator allows engineers to test components under conditions that until now could only be created with real cars on test tracks. In addition, every test can be done under exactly the same condition several times, giving engineers better results. Available video includes shots of the si ... Continue reading

Convertibles and Roadsters from Mercedes-Benz: Open-Air Vehicles on the Rise around the World

Convertibles and Roadsters from Mercedes-Benz: Open-Air Vehicles on the Rise around the World

Mercedes-Benz leading supplier of convertibles and roadsters in the premium and luxury segment 200,000 CLK convertibles sold since market launch SLK best-selling roadster in premium segment, with 440,000 models delivered to customers since 1996 STUTTGART - July 14, 2006: Mercedes-Benz is reinforcing on its position as ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Lowers Prices, Adds More to the New 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler Group Lowers Prices, Adds More to the New 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

New Pacifica models offer consumers $2,700 better value than predecessor at a lower Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) New 4.0-liter V-6 aluminum engine with 255 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission results in an inspired driving experience New standard safety equipment ... Continue reading

Ford Of Canada Signs Exclusive Long-Term Factory Agreement With Sirius Canada

Ford Of Canada Signs Exclusive Long-Term Factory Agreement With Sirius Canada

Comprehensive factory installation program launching with 2007 model year vehicles Virtually all Ford vehicles will be equipped with SIRIUS by 2008 TORONTO, July 14, 2006 – Ford of Canada and SIRIUS Canada announced yesterday an exclusive long term agreement that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers factory- ... Continue reading

Famous, Iconic And Classic Cars Gear Up For British Motor Show's '100 Years Of Cars'

Famous, Iconic And Classic Cars Gear Up For British Motor Show's '100 Years Of Cars'

LONDON - July 14, 2006: Two hundred and fifty famous, historic and futuristic cars are all revved-up and ready to take part in London’s first car parade through London this Sunday 16 July. Racing driver and face of The British International Motor Show, Jodie Kidd, will wave the flag and set the parade on its way a ... Continue reading

Morris Minor Still Has Major Place in UK Hearts

Morris Minor Still Has Major Place in UK Hearts

Morris Minor tops poll of most quintessentially British vehicles LONDON - July 14, 2006: The Morris Minor is the most quintessentially British vehicle on UK roads according to a survey by the British International Motor Show, which returns to London for the first time in 30 years on 20th July. The Morris Minor, with it ... Continue reading

Honda and Hong Kong Disneyland Form Strategic Alliance

Honda and Hong Kong Disneyland Form Strategic Alliance

HONG KONG, July 12, 2006–Honda Motor (China) Co., Ltd. announced a multi-year business alliance with Hong Kong Disneyland, in which Honda is named as the official sponsor of the newly launched Autopia attraction. As part of the alliance, Honda will be the official sponsor of the Park’s new and immersive Autop ... Continue reading

New Hampshire International Speedway

New Hampshire International Speedway

Long ready to race in Louden Eddyville, Ky. – Carl Long will be making his fifth career start at New Hampshire International Speedway on Saturday. Long has raced the one-mile oval twice on the Nextel Cup Series and once each on the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series. “I love racing here,” said Long. “ ... Continue reading

FASTING GROWING EXTREME SPORT LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE

FASTING GROWING EXTREME SPORT LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE

Formula Drift Inc focuses on meeting the needs of drifting popularity Irvine, CA (July 13, 2006) - Formula Drift Inc. today announced the launch of www.formulad.com <http://www.formulad.com/> , the official website dedicated to the first and only sanctioned and recognized North American professional drifting championsh ... Continue reading

DRIFT EXHIBITION AT 3RD ANNUAL TUNERFEST SHOOTOUT

DRIFT EXHIBITION AT 3RD ANNUAL TUNERFEST SHOOTOUT

NEWS RELEASE July 13, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Darren Jacobs J.R. Thompson Company (248) 553-4566 djacobs@jrthompson.com MOPAR’S ‘CRAZY SWEDE’ TO TAKE PART IN DRIFT EXHIBITION AT 3RD ANNUAL TUNERFEST SHOOTOUT Center Line, Mich. — Team Mopar’s Samuel Hubinette, the current ... Continue reading

If You Don't Pay On Time You Can't Start Your Car -ON TIME(R) Car Device Available in the UK

If You Don't Pay On Time You Can't Start Your Car -ON TIME(R) Car Device Available in the UK

British Financial Institutions Set To Use American System Designed for Credit Challenged Customers LONDON, July 13 -- In a move that helps to address one of the biggest problems facing all auto dealers and finance companies, California- based Payment Protection Systems, Inc. (PPS), announced today that its renowned ON ... Continue reading

BimmerWorld Utah Grand Prix - Pre Race report

BimmerWorld Utah Grand Prix - Pre Race report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com BimmerWorld Upbeat For Inaugural SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Race In Salt Lake City Though the BimmerWorld team was disappointed at the outcome of their outing at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, having stayed out west to test in Utah, the team is upbeat with the progr ... Continue reading

PressurePro Teams with Country Music Television's Trick My Truck

PressurePro Teams with Country Music Television's Trick My Truck

205 WEST WALL STREET | HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701 Tel: 816-887-3505 | Fax: 816-887-3705 www.advantagepressurepro.com <http://www.advantagepressurepro.com/> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PressurePro Teams with "Trick My Truck" PressurePro partners with "Trick My Truck" to help turn big-rig operators' dreams into reality Harrisonvi ... Continue reading

Volvo to Launch National `Pirates of the Caribbean 2' Radio Campaign and Promotion

Volvo to Launch National `Pirates of the Caribbean 2' Radio Campaign and Promotion

LOS ANGELES--July 13, 2006--Clear Channel Communications Inc. to launch the radio campaign in support of the Volvo global sponsorship of the summer film release, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." The national radio campaign will air beginning on July 17th in 32 top markets on 168 Clear Channel and ... Continue reading

BMW Recall In China

BMW Recall In China

SHANGHAI, July 14, 2006; Reuters reported that BWM, the world's largest premium car maker, said on Friday it was recalling 2,662 sedans in China because of potential defects in shock absorbers. The BMW 5, 6 and 7 series cars, including 2,131 imported cars, were produced between January 9 and April 26 this year, the Ger ... Continue reading

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