CLINTON TWP., Mich., Aug. 29 -- In celebration of its four- year anniversary, Wolverine Harley-Davidson, in conjunction with the Macomb County Department of Human Services (DHS) and WRIF-FM will host the fourth annual "Biker Bash 2006" and the second annual "Harley's Angels" ride events on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. ... Continue reading
Scelzi seeks first U.S. Nationals win in Funny Car
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS O'REILLY RACEWAY PARK Clermont, Ind. Race Date: Sept. 1-4, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SEEKS FIRST U.S. NATIONALS WIN IN FUNNY CAR CLERMONT, Ind. ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Announces Pricing for All-New 2007 XL7 and SX4
SX4 Arriving in Dealer Showrooms Now; XL7 Due Later This Fall BREA, Calif., Aug. 29 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced pricing on its all-new XL7 crossover SUV and SX4 compact sport X-over (crossover). The stylish and versatile Suzuki XL7 has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Establishes All-New Dealer Advisory Panel
Thomas Vann, Owner of Team Hillsdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Named President of Panel IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), The Trusted Resource(R) for new and used vehicle information, today announces the creation of its all-new Dealer Advisory Panel. As Kelley Blue Book prepares to launch several ne ... Continue reading
NASCAR Teleconference Transcript - Kyle Busch
An Interview With: KYLE BUSCH THE MODERATOR: Welcome to this week's NASCAR teleconference advancing Sunday's Sony HD500 at California Speedway, this Sunday's race, the ninth event in the Race to the Chase, those are the ten races that precede the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. We have a great guest today in Kyle Busc ... Continue reading
FORD ROLLS OUT MORE STANDARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT, STEPS UP RESEARCH TO HELP REDUCE TRAFFIC DEATHS U.S. vehicle fatalities last year reached their lowest levels since 1994, according to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study. The decline comes at a time when overall safety belt usage rates ha ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Says Drop in Gas Prices Will Fuel Labor Day Weekend Travel
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 29 -- With fuel prices slipping down to around $2.90 per gallon, AAA Chicago expects no let up in travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend. AAA estimates that 35.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 1.2 percent increase from the 34.8 million who traveled last yea ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors launches Lancer Evolution IX MR (GSR/RS) and Lancer Evolution Wagon MR (GT/GT-A)
Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR Tokyo, August 29, 2006 â Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that the Lancer Evolution IX MR high-performance 4WD sports sedan (GSR/RS) and the Lancer Evolution Wagon MR high-performance 4WD sports wagon (GT/GT-A) go on sale at affiliated dealer ... Continue reading
Yulon Nissan Motors Chooses QNX for Next-Generation Telematics System in Taiwan
OTTAWA, Aug. 29 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, today announced that it is working closely with Yulon Nissan Motors and its partners Sin Etke Technology Co. Ltd, and Freescale Semiconductor to develop the next-generation T ... Continue reading
* National, traveling photo exhibition highlights the far-reaching effects of underage drinking and driving and the need for MADD's free victim services * Features the photography of Pulitzer finalist Jeffrey Lamont Brown * Nearly 2,000 people killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes involving an underage drinking dri ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com's Purchase Reports Outpace Competition
Washington DC August 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that NADAguides.com recently discussed results of Experian Automotive's Leads Analysis, saying consumers who submitted a purchase request to the company bought cars 12 percent more frequently than other lead providers, reports Auto Remarketing. Sixty-four per ... Continue reading
Pipas to Discuss Challenges Facing the Current SUV Market LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 -- At September's Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon, George Pipas, Ford Motor Company's well-known manager of U.S. sales analysis and reporting, will be the organization's featured speaker. His presentation will focus on one of Ford's most im ... Continue reading
Better Domestic US Auto Sales Expected in Coming Months
Washington DC August 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that last year's hurricanes drenched the Gulf coast, damaging the nation's crude oil infrastructure and causing a drop in sales of domestic autos. This year, barring another natural disaster, sales numbers for GM, Ford, and Chrysler should look better due to ... Continue reading
Honda Reaches Safety Initiative
Washington DC August 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda has kept its safety promise from three years ago and now provides anti-lock braking systems, dual front air bags, and side-curtain air bags as standard equipment on almost all the cars and trucks it sells in the United States. The automaker introdu ... Continue reading
International Automakers Making an Impact on Campus
Washington DC August 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that international automakers aren't just investing in U.S.-based facilities and creating jobs, they are making a commitment to higher education in the U.S., reports The New York Times. In 2002, Clemson University received $10 million from BMW (who has an ass ... Continue reading
Amica Mutual Ranks Highest in Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction for a Seventh Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., August 29 -- Auto insurance companies that record high levels of customer satisfaction benefit from customer behaviors that have positive financial implications, according to the J.D. Power and As ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 29, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI) today announced final delivery in Thailand of the Company's dual-fuel conversion system for use in the General Motors Thailand (GMTH) Colorado Pickup. US Energy is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer of a patent dua ... Continue reading
Chinese Truck Maker To Launch Sedan
SHANGHAI August 29. 2006; Reuters reported that pickup and sports utility vehicle maker Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd. (2333.HK) will roll out its first sedan next year, targeting its home market in China as well as markets overseas. The Hong Kong-listed firm, which is building a new 2 billion yuan ($251 million) facility, ... Continue reading
Local Transmission Company Rides Information Superhighway To Growth
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 29, 2006--Since 1978, Jim Peek's family has built their family business, Dartco Transmission, through good service and word of mouth. In the past few years, the supplier of industrial transmissions and parts has had to find new ways to market and operate their business in order to stay competitive ... Continue reading
TV Docs Swap Scrubs for Warrior Wear, Joining Ford's Fight Against Breast Cancer
- The Cast of ABC's Emmy-Nominated Drama 'Grey's Anatomy' Will Wear Items From Ford's Warriors in Pink Collection for its Annual Celebrity Ad Campaign to Fight Breast Cancer. - To Date, Ford has Dedicated More Than $87 Million in Cash and in-Kind Donations to Fund Breast Cancer Research, Education, Screening and Treatm ... Continue reading
New Mercedes CL Coupe Uses Radar to Help the Driver Park
Stuttgart, Aug 28, 2006 A newly developed parking guidance system is making its series production debut in the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class this autumn. The system uses radar technology to help the driver find a suitable parking space and park the vehicle. When driving past at a speed of up to around 40 km/h, side-mounted ra ... Continue reading
3 Day York County Nationals At SSP This Week
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Great Days of Racing at SSP's York County Nationals This Week NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 21, 2006) - An exciting three days of racing at the Susquehanna Speedway Park will take place this week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the York County Nationals ... Continue reading
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series- Edwards Motorsports
Untitled StationeryEdwards Brotherâs Post Top Fiveâs for Coca-Cola 75 at Langley Speedway Greg and Danny go over last minute preparations with the crew before the race. For Immediate Release August 26, 2006 By: Karla Watkins Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Danny Edwards was t ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Announces Management Changes and Share Repurchase
ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 28 -- The Board of Directors of Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Claire C. Skinner has elected to take early retirement and resign from the Board of Directors. In a series of related actions, the Board announced that William P. Johnson, ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Looks North to Close Formula BMW Season on High Note
Hearn Looks North to Close Formula BMW Season on High Note BOWMANVILLE, Ont., August 28, 2006 - Hearn Motorsports is looking north of the border to put an explanation point on its 2006 regular season. The Las Vegas-based team owned by Indy car racing star Richie Hearn (Henderson, NV) is at the close of its 2006 rookie ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS - SPECIAL EDITION
NHRA Newsmakers - INDY EDITION Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport COMING ATTRACTIONS The event drag racing fans across the country wait all year for officially kicks off Wednesday with a press conference in the heart of downtown Indianapolis - but that's just the start of the 52nd annual Mac Tools U. ... Continue reading
2007 SCCA Runoffs Class Criteria Finalized; Top 24 Based on 2006 Participation Will Race
For Immediate Release 2007 Runoffs Class Criteria Finalized; Top 24 Based on 2006 Participation Will Race TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has formalized the criteria for determining which 24 classes will make up the 2007 SCCA National Champions ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Intention to Purchase Wheel Supplier
Australia-Based Producer Brings Unique Capabilities MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a business sales agreement to purchase the majority of the assets of Castalloy, its Australian supplier of cast motorcycle wheels and hubs. The renowned U. S. heavyweight motorcycle m ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Aug. 28, 2006--Now tele-robotic applications and mobile robot studies are eligible for funding in a new Robot Market Assessment Program from Robotic Industries Association, North America's only trade association dedicated solely to the robotics industry. Under this program, interested parties may rece ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 28, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-243 USAC/MSCS COMBINE FOR SATURDAY'S TRI-STATE SPRINT; RAIN, WET GROUNDS FORCE "IRWIN" CANCELATION USAC and the Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) combine for this Saturday night's Sprint car spectacular at the Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, I ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line after win at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 52nd ANNUAL NHRA MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS O'REILLY RACEWAY PARK -- INDIANAPOLIS. AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 4 ... Continue reading
US Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 25, 2006; Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 35% over Diesel
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 28, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week ending August 25, 2006. US Energy is an ISO9001-2000 manufacturer of a patent, dual-fuel, diesel to natural gas conversion system. The Weekly Price Report ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software, network and data solutions for the automotive retail industry in the United States, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed public ... Continue reading
HotShot(R) Heated Washer Fluid System Featured on 2007 Full-Size Trucks and SUVs from General Motors
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, will be available on GM 2007 full-size trucks including the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra, scheduled for arrival in the fourth quarter of 2006. HotShot is currently featured in General Motors SUVs in ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Specialty Transportation Rental Association (STRA) is Launched By Exotic Auto Rental Companies to Serve Many Transportation Niches and Consumers' Interests, Including Exotic and Luxury Vehicles, Motorcycles, Yachts, Aircraft and Off Road. A new organization known as the "Specialty Transpor ... Continue reading
Lexus Creates Homage to Tennis Balls
New US Open Ad Campaign Celebrates the Tennis Ball's Pursuit of Perfection and What Happens to the 99.98 Percent of Tennis Balls That Never Make It to the US Open TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28 -- Lexus today announced the debut of a new advertising campaign titled "Life of a Ball." The print and broadcast campaign takes a ... Continue reading
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