FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-292 THOMAN ON VERGE OF 1ST USAC TITLE AS REGIONAL MIDGETS HEAD TO BERLIN RACEWAY SATURDAY Scott Thoman of Indianapolis is looking forward to taking home his first USAC title this weekend. Running Saturday at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., ... Continue reading
Chrome 6" Rise T-Bars with Smooth-Contour Control Kit and Chrome Switches
Chrome 6" Rise T-Bars with Smooth-Contour Control Kit and Chrome Switches click picture for info All components are triple-plated chrome top quality parts, featuring smooth hidden mounting hand controls, hidden wiring and chrome switches for complete 1.5" handlebar set-up. Here is what you are getting: Smooth-Contour H ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Results for August 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Announces Results for August 2006 Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation ('TMC'; TSE: 7203, ugust 31, 2006) (Unit = 1 vehicle; figures in ( ) show year-on-year percentage change) production in Japan along with overseas production ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-finals from National Trail Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY, HEBRON, OHIO Sunday, September 24, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 REICHERT EARNS FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN, VENEY GETS FIRST OF THE YEAR AT NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY'S LUCAS OIL SERIES EVENT HEBRON, Ohio - Alt ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Acura RDX In the original sport-utility paradigm, "sport" was an activity, like skiing or camping, that the vehicle enable you to do. "Sport", as applied to the description of a car, had nothing to do with the vehicle dynamics and performance of a truck. That worked fine for m ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops New Power Supply Management ECU for Lexus LS460
TOKYO, Sept. 25 -- DENSO Corporation has developed, together with Toyota Motor Corporation, a new power supply management electric control unit (ECU) for the Lexus LS460. The Lexus LS460 was launched in Japan this month. "In recent years, vehicles have required more electric power due to various safety and information ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Intends to Offer BLUETEC for 50 US-States in 2008
Diesel M-, R- and GL-Class SUVs First to Meet Stringent BIN5 Certification MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Mercedes-Benz today announced that it intends to offer BLUETEC diesel-powered versions of its popular M-, R- and GL-Class sport-utility vehicles in the United States beginning in CY 2008. Delivering a perfect balance ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2006 Volkswagen has a new convertible, the Eos. Why would VW want another convertible when it already has the New Beetle Convertible? There's plenty of room in the VW lineup for both the Eos and New Beetle Convertible. They don't even compete for the same niche. The Eos is larger, and more likely to a ... Continue reading
2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 and A3 3.2 S-Line Reviews - What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel
Article Title: 2007 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 and A3 3.2 S-line Designed to Please Date: September, 2006 Word Count: 919 Research has proven that women buy or influence 80% of all consumer purchases. Listening and connecting to female consumers has become a matter of life or death for every business, including the automobile i ... Continue reading
Ghosn, Wagoner To Meet in Paris this Week
Washington DC September 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and General Motors Chief Executive Richard Wagoner plan to hold talks this week in Paris amid anticipation of a possible alliance, according to a report this morning by The Associated Press. It was unclear whether the t ... Continue reading
Price is the Most Influential Reason Shoppers Reject a Vehicle WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 25 -- Despite the recent dip in gas prices, several months of higher prices have taken a toll on consumers as new-vehicle shoppers are more frequently citing gas mileage as a reason for rejecting a vehicle, according to the J ... Continue reading
Autobytel's New Rapid Response Program Kicks Off Services To Help Auto Dealers
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, has announced the launch of its new Rapid Response program, the first initiative of the company's "Keep in Touch" (K.I.T.) services designed to make it easier for member dealers to manage and communicate with their online custome ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Achieves Re-accreditation from the American Association of Museums
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 9/25/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director September 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Achieves Re-accreditation from the American Association of Museums AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum has again achieved the ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho--Snap Nâ Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) announced today that the Company has officially changed its name to Hot Web Incorporated, pursuant to a previously announced Board of Directorsâ decision to redirect the companyâs resources entirely to HotAutoWeb and its developing business units. In ad ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it has signed a letter of understanding with Miljo Innovasjon AS of Norway that establishes the basis for discussions to structure a joint venture for the development and production of electric vehicles intended for mark ... Continue reading
AARP Releases Survey on Transportation Needs of Older New Yorkers
- Metro New York Conference Explores Challenges, Approaches, & Policy - NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- AARP will release a survey assessing the transportation needs of older New Yorkers living in the metropolitan area. The survey of AARP members age 75+ examines how they prefer to get around when they can no longer drive, the b ... Continue reading
Bosal Delphi Wins First Complete Exhaust Systems Contract
Alliance to supply Delphi's "hot end" and Bosal's "cold end" TROY, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Bosal Delphi Complete Exhaust Systems recently won its first contract since Delphi Corp. and Bosal Group entered into an alliance last year, the companies announced today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Congratulates BERU For Winning Automechanika Innovation Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 25 -- BERU AG, in which BorgWarner holds a majority stake, has been honored with a 2006 Automechanika Innovation Award for its pressure-sensor glow plug. The award jury, comprised of leading representatives of science, industry and the media, considered criteria such as originality, functiona ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc.'s ongoing commitment to customer quality and dealer support is continuing to generate positive results for dealers, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates "2006 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study." In the just-published study, Autobytel.com generated a higher sa ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Auto Production
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of August 2006. Production Domestic au ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) System For Introduction in Brazil in 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) System For Introduction in Brazil in 2006 Honda Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced that it has developed a new flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) system that enables gasoline engine-based ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Next-Generation Clean Diesel Engine Capable of Meeting Stringent Tier II Bin 5 Emissions Requirements in the U.S. clean Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced it has developed a next-generation diesel engine that ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Advanced VTEC Engine Combining High Power and Environmental Performance
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Advanced VTEC Engine Combining High Power and Environmental Performance VTEC Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has further advanced its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) technology with the ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Demonstrates the FCX Concept Vehicle; Fully Functional Next-Generation Fuel Cell Makes its Driving Debut FCX Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a demonstration drive of the next-generation FCX Concept fuel cell vehicle. The ... Continue reading
Making Way For The New X5 - The Last Of The First Generation X5 Manufactured
SPARTANBURG, SC - September 25, 2006: The last of the first-generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle was produced last Friday at BMW Manufacturing Co. in Upstate South Carolina, making way for the production of the next generation X5. The Toledo Blue 3.0is X5 sports a Truffle Brown leather interior with a Dark Grain Popla ... Continue reading
Amid Growing "Question of Future" Aston Martin Named UK's Coolest Brand
September 25, 2006: Aston Martin was announced as the UK's coolest brand last week at the exclusive CoolLive event held at the âGymnasiumâ in King's Cross. CoolBrands is an unprecedented initiative from the Superbrands organisation and is considered a key barometer of the nationâs coolest brands, people ... Continue reading
Looks Good, Feels Good, Even Smells Good - The New Citroën C4 Picasso
PARIS -September 25, 2006: Citroën has revealed further details on the eagerly awaited C4 Picasso that goes on sale in France next month. The versatile 7-seat compact MPV will make its public debut alongside the stunning C-Métisse concept car and the new C4 WRC rally car at the Paris Motor Show (28 September â ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL AND MASS. CLEAN CITIES COALITION ANNOUNCE 2006 AWARD WINNERS
*www.AltWheels.org <http://www.AltWheels.org>* * For Immediate Release* * Contacts: /Event Founder:/ Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org** /Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net * *AltWheels Festival and Mass. Clean Cities Coalition* *Announce 2006 Award Winners* Ø Four largest alt ... Continue reading
FKM-Walzentechnik to Build New Facility in China
DUISBURG, Germany--FKM-Walzentechnik, a fabricator of industrial roll products, has announced that it is building a new facility in the German Industry Park in Kun Shan City, China, about 50 km west of Shanghai. Phase One of the project, which includes a 2000 m2 (21,528 sq. ft.) factory and 1000 m2 (10,764 sq. ft.) of ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: POST RACE NOTES FROM DALLAS
NHRA POWERADE SERIES POST RACE NOTES: 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Sept. 21-24, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas TOP FUEL * Brandon Bernstein, from Lake Forest, Calif., raced to his fourth victory of the season in the Budweiser/Lucas Oil dragster, defeating Rod Fuller's Valvoline dragster in the final. * For D ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sunday from Champion Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION CHAMPION RACEWAY- EAGLE POINT, OREGON Sunday, September 24, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA (626) 428-0289 FINAL 2006 NORTHWEST DIVISIONAL IN THE BOOKS EAGLE POINT, Ore. - Final eliminations are complete at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Ser ... Continue reading
Non-Contact Temperature Measurement Made Simple and Inexpensive by Melexis
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 24 -- Temperature is the most often measured physical parameter. However, remote non-contact temperature measurement has previously been complicated and expensive due to the complex signal treatment and calibration involved. In response to this problem, Melexis announces the availability of the MLX ... Continue reading
Washington, D. C. - The U.S. Army became the first customer of General Motors Corp.'s latest fuel cell technology today as the automaker deployed the first vehicle of its next generation Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle fleet. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ... Continue reading
Flint Engine South Begins Production Of Versatile 2007 GM 3.6L V-6 VVT Engine
FLINT , Mich. â Today, General Motors delivered on its 2004 promise to invest approximately $300 million in its Flint Engine South manufacturing plant, further strengthening a key GM manufacturing center and contributing to the state and local economy. GM Flint South began production of the 3.6L V-6 with variable ... Continue reading
Jeff Burton Wins At Dover; Chevy Monte Carlo SS Drivers Capture Five Of Top-10 Finishing Positions
DOVER, Del. â Jeff Burton, No. 31 Cingular Wireless Monte Carlo SS, made the winning pass with just six laps remaining in the Dover 400 to capture his 18th NASCAR Nextel Cup Series (NNCS) career victory. After 175 races without a win, Burton's long-awaited return to victory lane is his first since joining for Rich ... Continue reading
Nissan To Produce and Sell Hybrid Vehicle
TOKYO September 25, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. plans to sell a hybrid vehicle developed in-house in 2010, limiting its licensing ties with Toyota Motor Corp. to the Altima sedan due in the United States next year, Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Saturday. Japan's two biggest car makers sign ... Continue reading
Honda R&D Unveils New Engines Including Clean-Diesel For 2009 Models
HAGA-GUN, Japan, September 25, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Honda Motor Co. said on today that it has developed a new and simple diesel powertrain that is as clean as gasoline-fuelled cars, unveiling plans to mount it on a car for the U.S. market by 2009. Diesel engines, which now power hal ... Continue reading
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