Response From EZ Lube to BAR Allegations
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 -- EZ Lube said that allegations made today by the Bureau of Automotive Repair are flat-out wrong and libelous. "The allegations made by the BAR are old news. The television report and investigation relied upon by BAR took place almost three years ago," said Skip Miller of MillerBarondess, LLP, at ... Continue reading
Bloomberg TV Looks At South Korean Auto Industry - VIDEO NEWS STORY
NEW YOUR and SEOUL - September 20, 2006: Bloomberg Live takes an in-depth look at the investment prospects for Hyundai and KIA. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading
Unwinding A Car Lease Can Be A Tricky Problem - VIDEO STORY
BAKERSFIELD, CA - September 20, 2006: Is it possible to get out from under a car lease? CLICK BELOW to watch the video story to find out. ... Continue reading
Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit Announces Board and Officers for 2006-2007
TROY, Mich., Sept. 20 -- The Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit announced its board of directors, officers and committee chairs for the 2006-2007 program year. Named officers for the organization were: * MSED President - Gary E. Corbin, director of global automotive business development, Accenture, Southfield, Mic ... Continue reading
Aston Martin CEO Wants To Buy Company
FRANKFURT September 20, 2006; Reuters reported that the head of sportscar maker Aston Martin, owned by Ford, said the carmaker is likely to be sold before the end of the year and that he wants to buy it, according to a German media report. In an article to be published on Thursday, Ulrich Bez told the Frankfurter Allge ... Continue reading
Steel Fuel Tank Manufacturers Gear Up for a Comeback
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42322) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Fuel Tanks - Forecasts to 2012; 2006 Edition to their offering. In the 1970s, all fuel tanks were made of steel. Today, it is estimated that more than 90% of fue ... Continue reading
Suzuki's Double Digit Sales Increases and Gene Brown's Unique Plan for Growth
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor In the domestic nameplate marketplace where any percentage of growth, even a fractional increase, is a defining moment of exultation, excitement and exuberance, Suzuki Motor Corporationâs 30 percent sales growth this year has to be envied. Okay, so it began from a relat ... Continue reading
Harbour-Felax Group, Jim Harbour Release Findings of Landmark Automotive Study
What: Press conference to announce results of a new landmark study, the North American Automotive Competitiveness Study, documenting the major structural gaps that exist among North American automotive manufacturers. The study analyzes the difference that exists today in profit per vehicle, provides insight into the co ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Delphi Corporation has elected Martin E. Welch, 58, to its Board of Directors, effective today. Welch is an executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of United Rentals Inc. , an equipment rental company located in Greenwich, Conn. He will serve on Delphi's Audit Committee. His ... Continue reading
Certified Preowned Sales Flat in August
Washington DC September 20, 2006; The AIADA newslletter reported that Certified Pre-Owned sales for August were flat compared to August of 2005, down by 0.3 percent to 145,649 units, according to Autodata Corp. Autodata found the market share for domestic brands down 2.7 percent to 46.8 percent, while the share for Asi ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Bill Would Offer $20 Billion Loan to Automakers for "Green Technologies"
Washington DC September 20, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI-08), is looking to draft a bill which may give automakers up to $20 billion in federally backed loan guarantees to speed the development of "green technologies," including hybrid electric engines, flexible fuels and clean ... Continue reading
High Performance Scratch Remover Coming to U.S.
Dear Autochannel Editor, My name is Melly Bonita and I represent QUIXX Scratch Remover, a new two-step repair system from Germany that is certified and proven to remove scratches from all paint finishes, providing professional results. This high-performance product was previously available only in Europe, where it rece ... Continue reading
Rising Diesel Adoption Rates in the US Driven by Oil Stocks Decline and Emissions Legislation
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42320) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Diesel Technology and Markets - Forecasts to 2011 - 2006 Edition to their offering. It's very rare that you will hear the US referred to as an emerging market, b ... Continue reading
Ford to Offer 3 buyout Options to Salaried Workers
DETROIT September 20, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. will offer three buyout programs to U.S. salaried workers in an effort to cut 10,000 white-collar jobs by end of first quarter 2007, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Ford, following a $1.44 billion loss in the first half, is cutting both salaried and blue ... Continue reading
More Than 700 Deaths and 135,000 Injuries from ATV Incidents in Recent Years NASCAR Legend Richard Petty to Promote ATV Safety at Press Conference Attention Assignment Editors & Consumer Reporters: To help reverse a dramatic upward trend in ATV-related deaths and injuries, the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Produ ... Continue reading
Bureau of Automotive Repair Seeks to Shut Down Southern California EZ Lube Shops
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--The California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) is taking disciplinary action that may result in the suspension or revocation of the Automotive Repair Dealer registrations of 76 Southern California EZ Lube auto repair shops. This marks the largest ... Continue reading
Backup Assist and Other Sensing Technologies Also Garner High Consumer Interest in Europe WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 20 -- Before the market price is revealed, navigation systems are the most desired automotive technology among European consumers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 European Automotive ... Continue reading
Monster Mile awaits McGill Motorsports
Monster Mile awaits McGill Motorsports Tim Sauter ready for return to Dover concrete When the NASCAR Busch Series visited the Monster Mile in Dover, DE on June 3rd it was the second race in the long âsummer stretchâ of sixteen straight races. Last week was the first weekend that the teams racing in the Busch ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Investing $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Plants
WASHINGTON, DC â September 20, 2006: Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) are spending an estimated $1.7 billion in the construction of four new U.S. auto and auto parts manufacturing plants, which are expected to employ an additional 4,680 American workers when all four new facilities ... Continue reading
GM's Holden Sends First "Chevy" Caprice and Luminas To Middle East
September 20, 2006: GM Holden has dispatched its first shipment of all-new generation export versions of Commodore, Statesman and Caprice from Adelaideâs AAT Port to its largest export market, the Middle East. The 500 cars, prepared as the Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet Caprice, are destined for ports throughout t ... Continue reading
Nissan To Test Intelligent Transportation System in Japan
Advanced road traffic system aimed at reducing accidents, easing congestion TOKYO - September 20, 2006): Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, announced in Japan last week that it would begin testing a newly developed intelligent transportation system which allows vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to help reduce traffic acciden ... Continue reading
New KIA pro-cee'd Points To Future Sporty Model
September 20, 2006: Kia Motors has revealed the first image of its latest concept car that is scheduled to debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. The strikingly styled concept, named pro_ceeâd, is based on the forthcoming three-door sporty hatch version of the all-new Kia ceeâd. This five-door family hatchb ... Continue reading
Honda to Strengthen Production System in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will consolidate all motorcycle production in Japan at its Kumamoto Factory to strengthen the plant's global leader function for motorcycle production. The move is being made in response to the evolution of product and producti ... Continue reading
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Vehicle Magnetic Braking and Motor Technology
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to patents relating to vehicle magnetic braking and induction moto ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road Vehicles at Las Vegas SEMA Truck Trend Proving Ground October 31st - November 3, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off-Road Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary will be demonstrated at SEMA on the Truck Trend Proving Groun ... Continue reading
New Taxi Debuts to Industry Regulators Featuring Enhanced Comfort, Safety and Access for All
The Vehicle Production Group LLC "Re-invents" Industry with Unique, Purpose- Built Taxi Specifically for Taxi Use SEATTLE, Sept. 20 -- A new automaker is reinventing an old transportation business -- the taxi industry. Taxi regulators are getting the first look at Vehicle Production Group's "Standard Taxi" during the I ... Continue reading
Nissan to Appoint Volvo Trucks Dealers
HANOVER, September 20 -- Nissan announced today that it will appoint dealers from the Volvo owned dealer network in selected markets. The Nissan franchise for those dealers will include sales and after sales activities. The first phase of dealers will be appointed in Germany. Nissan does not intend to appoint Volvo dea ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record Second Quarter Results; Updates Fiscal 2007 Expectations
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 20 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended August 31, 2006. -- Total sales increased 18% to $1.93 billion from $1.63 billion in the second quarter of last year. -- Comparable store used unit sales rose 7% for the quarter. -- Total used unit sales grew 15% in the second q ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla.--Sept. 19, 2006--Syntroleum , a leader in Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology, announced today that its ultra-clean jet fuel has been successfully tested in a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress Bomber aircraft. The plane lifted off from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., with a 50/50 blend of FT and trad ... Continue reading
YONKERS, N.Y.--Sept. 19, 2006--Consumer Reports, published by Consumers Union, the largest consumer product testing organization in North America, is introducing the Canadian New Car Price Report to Canada, which will give Canadians the ability to save hundreds, even thousands, on their next new car, truck, minivan or ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Present Growing Chinese Auto Market Insight at International Forum
TIANJIN, China, Sept. 19 -- China's luxury car market, which consists of Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Porsche and Volvo, has grown more than 45 percent in just one year from 2004 to 2005, according to data released by R. L. Polk & Co. The provinces showing the most significant growth of the luxury market ... Continue reading
Coalition of Nearly 8,000 Oppose CEMEX Plans for a 69 Million Ton Mine SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 19 -- The City of Santa Clarita this week launched the second round of its billboard campaign against a 69 million ton mega mine to be located adjacent to schools and thousand of homes. The billboard campaign highlights ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania EQB Approves Clean Vehicles Program
Program Reduces Smog-Forming Emissions, Toxic Pollution HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 19 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the state's Environmental Quality Board, an independent regulatory review panel, approved a plan that will enhance the state's Clean Vehicles Program, originally adopted in 1998, and ensure cl ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering Hosts First HyperWorks Technology Conference
Two-day industry forum merges Altair's Optimization Technology Conference and Altair Technology Seminar to encompass all facets of CAE technology for advanced product design TROY, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that strengthen client innovation and deci ... Continue reading
AutoUSA and Edmunds.com Partner to Promote New Premier Dealer Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 19, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the launch of its newly upgraded "Premier Dealer Program." AutoUSA, the automotive retail industry's most proven and productive web-based lead sourcing service, has endorsed ... Continue reading
Mercedes Extends Golf Activities To Become Title Sponsor Of The Mercedes-Benz Championship
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 19th, 2006 At 10:20 AM CST Mercedes has announced today that they have extended their golfing sponsorship activities, entering into a three-year agreement to become title sponsor of what's being called the Mercedes-Benz Championship. The Mercedes-Benz Championship, formerly ... Continue reading
Sharing the Road: Designers Answer Vehicle Safety Challenge
The following is an excerpt from the first in a four-part transportation design safety series GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 19 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases its latest statistics: 43,443 people were killed on streets and highways in the United States in 2005, the most since 1990, and overall ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson takes intensity and focus to Dallas
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 21st ANNUAL NHRA O"REILLY FALL NATIONALS TEXAS MOTORPLEX -- DALLAS SEPTEMBER 21-17, 2006 Anderson t ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Dover Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Dover 400 - Dover International Speedway Advance - 9/24/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Down with Dover ... Continue reading
- Most Trusted Name in Mapping and Directions Introduces Accurate, Simple-to-Use GPS for the Everyday Driver - SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 19 -- Rand McNally - the company known for 150 years for helping travelers safely get to and from their destinations - today introduced its latest mapping and navigation tool: the Rand McNa ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Participate in International Commercial Vehicle Trade Show in Germany
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Sept. 19 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it will participate in the 61st IAA Commercial Vehicles 2006 trade show in Hanover, Germany, September 21 through September 28, 2006. The International Motor Show (IAA) is the industry's most comprehensive show, wh ... Continue reading
New Study: Parental Consequences Significantly Deter Dangerous Driving Behaviors in Teens
Study finds that parents can profoundly impact a teen's decision to drink, drug and drive, or engage in other risky driving behaviors, particularly among boys BOSTON, September 19 -- One in five teens is still drinking and driving, and one in nearly eight teens is still using marijuana and driving. That's according to ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold Board of Directors Announces Election of New President and Chief Executive Officer
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Sept. 19, 2006--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has elected Brian Hanold, formerly President of the Company's HotAutoWeb business unit, as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the parent company. Mr. Hanold will spearhead the cor ... Continue reading
Ten Finalists for 'Worst Road in Minnesota' Announced
Minnesotans Encouraged to Vote for Their Choice at www.VoteYesMN.org ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 19 -- More than 3,000 Minnesotans cast their votes for the Highway Construction Industry Council's 'Worst Road in Minnesota' contest at the VOTE YES State Fair booth, sponsored by Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit (MBRT). ... Continue reading
Check Out Inside Out Community Arts This Sunday at the Abbot Kinney Street Festival in Venice, Calif. VENICE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Inside Out Community Arts recently accepted the donation of a new Toyota Sienna minivan from Toyota Financial Services (TFS) to help shuttle kids around the community to Inside Out events an ... Continue reading
Acura's Humunculus Journey from Beginning to End Tag
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 19, 2006--Those familiar with the challenges of telling a story or communicating a powerful idea in thirty seconds can easily appreciate the challenge of conveying the spirit of an entire brand ... in under three. LA studio Humunculus (www.humunculus.com) was asked to do just that for American Honda ... Continue reading
Mopar mourns the passing of Greg Reeves, Engineering Manager for Dodge Motorsports and Mopar Performance Parts. Reeves suffered an apparent heart attack at his Michigan home on Sunday, September 17. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, his daughters Jamie and Jennifer, and his son, Justin. He also had a granddaughter, ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania 'Steer Clear' Law Will Enhance Roadside Safety
Motorists Now Required to Move Over or Slow Down for Roadside Incidents HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 19 -- A state law that took effect this month requires Pennsylvania motorists to move over or slow down when they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop or disabled vehicle, state Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler ... Continue reading
WHAT: DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, the world-wide vehicle financing unit of DaimlerChrysler, and Cranbrook Academy of Art, the internationally- acclaimed graduate program in art, architecture and design, have joined forces to support the September 21, 2006 grand opening of the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens, ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif--Sept. 19, 2006--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off Road Industries, its wholly owned subsidiary, is now recruiting Adventure parks and operators of Off Road ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics' New 8bit Microcontrollers Reduce Overall Cost of Car Body Applications
New automotive MCU family increases the comfort and convenience for drivers and passengers GENEVA, Sept. 19 -- STMicroelectronics , a frontrunner in the impressive array of mechanical-electronic solutions which currently drive the automotive industry, today announced a new series of 8-bit microcontrollers providing bot ... Continue reading
The Independent Traveler Great Fall Foliage Drives
PENNINGTON, N.J., Sept. 19 -- When the mercury drops and the air is crisp, it's time to say hello to sweaters -- and of course, fall foliage. The Independent Traveler (http://www.independenttraveler.com/), an online travel planner, has launched the Fall Foliage Center, offering tools, tips and travel resources for plan ... Continue reading
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