Saturn Aura, Chevy Aveo, Saturn Sky; Jaguar XKR and Others in "Letter from Europe"
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Where is the âHâ ? was my question. The man Iâve asked seemed puzzled but cottoned on after a second or two. Oh, he said with a smile, I am not Hungarian, my family are from Croatia. For those uninitiated with Central European names I should explain ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company to Restructure Its North American Operations, Reduce Global Costs
* Fifty-nine branches will combine with six existing service centers, consolidating originations and servicing functions in the United States. * Dealers will continue to be served by sales personnel located in their markets; consolidated operations will provide dealers with extended hours of service and faster contract ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection's Coverage of the Paris Motor Show.
Also, don't miss the first hands-on drive of the new Chrysler Sebring, Volvo S80, and Chrysler Aspen, along with spy shots of Porsche's Panamera, Hyundai's Veracruz, and more, this week. DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- It's been called the City of Lights, and this week, the spotlight is clearly shining on Paris, home of the Mondi ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Mid-Size SUV Sales on the Rise
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.38 million units, a 4.1 percent increase from September 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This September had 26 selling days, one more than last September. When adjuste ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Honda CR-V Goes on Sale
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the all-new 2007 Honda CR-V is debuting today at dealerships nationwide. Prices for the 2007 Honda CR-V range from $20,600 for the CR-V LX model to $26,000 for the CR-V 4-WD EX-L model. Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognit ... Continue reading
As New Truck Comes to Market, Texas Region's Sales for Toyota Counter Industry-Wide Trends DALLAS, Sept. 28 -- At the State Fair of Texas preview today, Toyota rolled out for the first time two prototypes of its 2007 Tundra pickup truck, which will be assembled in its new billion-dollar truck plant in San Antonio. To v ... Continue reading
Ford Intro's New F-Series Super Duty in Texas
DALLAS, September 28, 2006 â The all-new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the industryâs leading heavy-duty work truck and a mainstay of businesses throughout America, was unveiled today on the eve of the 2006 State Fair of Texas. The fair, which routinely attracts approximately 3 million visitors during a 24 d ... Continue reading
Ford in Paris : iosisX Concept
PARIS , September 28, 2006 â Ford of Europe's Design team has interpreted the Company's distinctive new 'kinetic design' form language in an exciting new crossover concept - the iosis X â which makes its debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. "We're calling this car iosis X as a deliberate link to our 'kinetic d ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Announces It Will Sell the Exciting New C30 in the U.S. Market
PARIS, Sept. 28 -- In conjunction with Volvo Cars dramatic unveiling of the all-new C30 at today's Paris Motor Show, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced that it will bring the car to the U.S. market no earlier than the 2008 model year. The announcement comes just nine months after the C30 Design Concept w ... Continue reading
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27 -- Nanoexa, a leading nanotechnology-based clean energy company, and Decktron (KOSDAQ:053070), a lithium battery and display company, today jointly announced a definitive agreement to develop and transfer into commercial use new lithium battery technology originally developed at th ... Continue reading
Secretary Land Applauds Expected Delay in Implementation of New Passport Requirement
Repeats her call for a dual-purpose driver's license LANSING, Mich., Sept. 26 -- Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today applauded a Congressional conference committee's approval of legislation that would delay the implementation of a new passport requirement until June 1, 2009. The Homeland Security Appropriations Ac ... Continue reading
LONDON, September 27 -- Suppliers are presently helping vehicle manufacturers (VMs) source cost-effective products because of their competencies in basic components and their ability to integrate these components at a greater level. Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com) finds the penetration rate of th ... Continue reading
Atlantis Holding Corp Signs LOI With GoFastParts.com for Exclusive Software License
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 27 -- Atlantis Holding Corp (Pink Sheets: AHDG) has signed a letter of intent for an exclusive license to use proprietary software and a database developed by GoFastParts.com for automotive aftermarket parts order processing. Management expects terms of the license agreement to be finalized in the ... Continue reading
Bourque Heads To Lime Rock LAKEVILLE, Connecticut (September 27, 2006) - - Canadian NASCAR driver Pierre Bourque heads to the final event of the 2006 NASCAR BUSCH EAST Series with significant optimism as the series turns from the short tracks and superspeedways and switches to the tricky road course of Lime Rock Speedw ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Appoints President & Chief Operating Officer
Former President of Coast Distribution System Rejoins Leadership Team MORGAN HILL, Calif., Sept. 27 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) announced today Jim Musbach is joining the Company as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Musbach is filling two formerly vacant positions within the company and w ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Donates Engine for Second Season of CMT's 'Trick My Truck'
Series 60 delivers reliability/durability for truck driver DETROIT, Sept. 27 -- Detroit Diesel today announced it has donated an engine - a completely remanufactured Series 60(R) - to Richard Crowder of Nashville, Tennessee, to complement the incredible interior and exterior truck make-over he received from the "Trick ... Continue reading
European Market for Door Modules and Systems - Frost & Sullivan Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Advances in Interior Materials and Plastics Together with Wider Adoption by Vehicle Manufacturers to Drive the European Door Modules Market London, U.K. – 27 September, 2006 – Suppliers are presently helping vehicle manufacturers (VMs) source cost-effective products because of their competencies in ba ... Continue reading
Fall Getaways: Take in a Change of Scenery as Seasons Change
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 27 -- With the winds of change and the brilliant tapestry of autumn ready to burst on the scene, what better way to enjoy the new season than a relaxing getaway to the exotic climes of the Caribbean or Hawaii. Or, you can set sail, take rail or automobile for an exciting fall adventure to soak up ... Continue reading
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--FireSocket, a growing software company serving automotive dealers, today announced significant enhancements to its enterprise-wide customer relationship management (CRM) platform, DealerSocket. The upgrade focuses on the automotive service department and includes dynamic appointment scheduling, se ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27 -- Fred Senn, author and founding partner of Fallon Worldwide, will be the featured speaker at the Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon Tuesday, October 3. Drawing on a decade of advertising and branding experience with German automaker BMW, Senn's presentation will cover why car advertising doesn't w ... Continue reading
GE Corporate Lending Provides $150-Million Working Capital Line of Credit to KUMHO TIRE U.S.A.
NORWALK, conn.--GE Commercial Finance - Corporate Lending today announced that it provided a $150-million revolving credit facility to KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC., the U.S. distributor of South Korea-based KUMHO TIRE CO., INC.--a $2-billion global tire manufacturer. GE Capital Markets is the sole agent, bookrunner and admi ... Continue reading
Hyundai and U.S. Army Assist Soldiers Transition to Civilian Careers
Hyundai Becomes First Automaker to Join Army Partnership for Youth Success to Recruit New Service Technicians FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 27 -- Hyundai Motor America and the United States Army joined forces today to announce Hyundai's addition to the Army's Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. PaYS shares r ... Continue reading
Interparking 2006 to Open on October 8 & World Expo 2010 Exhibition Area Set for Special Unveiling
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. announced today that the "World Expo 2010 Exhibition Area" will be unveiled during the Shanghai International Parking Equipment and Intelligent System Expo 2006" (Interparking 2006) & International ITS Expo & Conference 2006 Sh ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Asia Update - JAMA Chairman's Presentation in the 9th AMEICC/WG-AI Meeting
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KB Racing LLC: Anderson now turns focus to Maple Grove Raceway
*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* *22nd ANNUAL NHRA TOYO TIRES NATIONALS* *MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY -- READING, PENN.* *SE ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will turns attention to Reading
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 22nd ANNUAL NHRA ... Continue reading
Keselowski returns to track in Kansas Eddyville, KY. – Brad Keselowski and the #23 Keith Coleman Racing team return to action this weekend for the Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway. It will be Keselowski’s first action since taking the track at Richmond International Raceway on Sept. 9. “We had an off ... Continue reading
Last Chance for One Lucky Shopper to Win an All-New Chevy Tahoe at King of Prussia Mall
--King of Prussia Mall: WHAT: Saturday is your last chance to register for the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe giveaway at the King of Prussia Mall. Together, seven very lucky finalists will test their keyless remotes one by one to find out who will walk away as the owner of an all-new 2007 Chevy Tahoe -- valued at $43,429. To da ... Continue reading
* After the Crash features the photography of Pulitzer finalist Jeffrey Lamont Brown * Interviews, sound bites and B-roll footage available Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and DaimlerChrysler have teamed up to produce After the Crash, a national, traveling photo exhibition that provides a glimpse into the lives of ... Continue reading
MARS International Training Institute certified by 3M
PRESS RELEASE M.A.R.S. INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTER Certified As A 3M National Training Center for MiracleShieldT Paint Protection ARLINGTON, TX, September 27, 2006. M.A.R.S. InternationalR has been certified by 3M, a quality global supplier of automotive products, as a National Training Center for its paint prote ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. will present at the Sidoti & Company Emerging Growth Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10:25 a.m. PDT. Alan D. Feldman, Midas chairman and chief executive officer, and William M. Guzik, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will lead the presentation. Midas will ... Continue reading
PPG Records Charges for Environmental Remediation, Class-Action Settlement
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has recorded an after-tax charge of $106 million to account for the estimated cost of proposed environmental remediation of sites in New Jersey and Louisiana. The company also recorded an after-tax charge of $14 million for a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit. Combined, these two ... Continue reading
Protonex Accelerates Plan to Introduce Reformer-Based Products
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Protonex Technology Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems for sub-kilowatt portable, remote and mobile applications, announces that it has accelerated its plan to introduce a line of reformer-based fuel cell products to specifically target commercial markets. Reformati ... Continue reading
Punch Telematix Selects Telit Wireless Solutions’
RALEIGH, N.C.--Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based m2m mobile technology arm of Telit Communications (LSE:TCM), today announced that Punch Telematix, a leading supplier of telematics applications, has selected Telit’s GM862-Quad module for implementation in Punch Telematix’s CarBox automotive solution. Tel ... Continue reading
Radio IP Software's Road Partner Division Targets US Fleet Managers
Successful vehicle management solution to be sold through US-based resellers ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 27 -- Enterprise Wireless Conference -- Radio IP Software, Inc., the leader in secure wireless data connectionware solutions, today announced the introduction of its Road Partner(R) fleet management solution to the US mark ... Continue reading
RED BULL F1 STRENGTHENS TECHNICAL TEAM
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Challenges Auto Industry at 7th Annual Automotive Symposium
WHO: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Minority Auto Suppliers and Dealers and community leaders WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Detroit Yacht Club 1 Riverbank Road, Belle Isle Detroit, Mich. WHY: Rainbow PUSH/Coalition will hold a press conference with African American suppliers, dea ... Continue reading
Rhino’s Rough Terrain Vehicles Featured on TV
TORRANCE, Calif.--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, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary and the manufacturer of Rhino RTV®’s is receiving air time on Plan ... Continue reading
RV Clubs and Associations Added to Mapmuse maps
Hi, I wrote last week to let you know that MapMuse.com had added nationwide interactive mapping of RV parks and campgrounds to their services. We have gotten a tremendous response from the RV community, and many additions have been made to the maps. A new topic has since been added at the suggestion of a visitor- RV cl ... Continue reading
Steel's Innovative Role in Automotive Design Being Showcased in TV Segment Airing on CNBC-TV Network
DETROIT, Sept. 27 -- Steel's continuing role as the number one material for automotive design is profiled in a segment of the new educational television series, "Pulse on America," the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and its partner, New Line Media Solutions, announced today. The segment, "The Future of Automo ... Continue reading
TBC Announces Change in Management
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 27 -- Larry Day, Chairman and CEO of TBC Corporation, is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2006, Tim Miller, Senior Vice President of Finance TBC Corporation, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Tim joined TBC Corporation in September of ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that its Electronic Research Laboratory (ERL) will work with Intel to develop open standards for connecting mobile electronics devices to vehicles. The prototype currently under development will feature Ultra Mobile PC integration, providing a consume ... Continue reading
Volvo Construction Equipment invests in China
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Today, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has signed an agreement to make an equity investment of 70% into Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., (Lingong), a major construction machinery manufacturer with a comprehensive dealer network throughout China. Volvo CE's investment in Lingong is ... Continue reading
Volvo Plans Bus Body Cooperation in India
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Bus Corporation (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) and the Indian company Jaico Automobiles (Azad Group) have reached an agreement to start a joint company in India for production of bus bodies based on Volvo Buses’ body technology. Volvo Buses will be the majority owner with a 70% stake in the new comp ... Continue reading
Weather in Reading still an issue for FC points leader Capps and Brut Revolution team
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POOWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Race Date: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WEATHER IN READING STILL AN ISSUE FOR CAPPS AND BRU ... Continue reading
What Opportunities Exist for the Automobile Players in the Passenger Cars Industry?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42753) has announced the addition of Passenger Car Market: A Global Review (2006) to their offering. This report, “Passenger Car Market: A Global Review (2006)", provides objective analysis of the global passenger car industry to help c ... Continue reading
A1 Grand Prix 2006-2007 Season to start this weekend (W)
A1 Grand Prix 2006-2007 Season to start this weekend Hinchcliffe to lead A1 Team Canada in Holland Montreal, Québec (September 27, 2006) - Toronto's James Hinchcliffe, fresh off the back of finishing 10th overall and highest ranked Canadian in his rookie Champ Car Atlantic Championship season, now heads to Circuit Par ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Declares $0.03 Dividend
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--American Railcar Industries, Inc. (“ARI”) [NASDAQ: ARII] announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock of the Company. The dividend is payable on October 20, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2006. About ... Continue reading
Brian Smith Tops SPEED Touring Car Practice at Road Atlanta
For Immediate Release Brian Smith Tops SPEED Touring Car Practice at Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2006) - Rookie Brian Smith, of Simpsonville, S.C., topped the afternoon practice at Road Atlanta Wednesday, in preparation for the penultimate round of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Champi ... Continue reading
BRUCE REAU NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF CATEGORY MANAGEMENT FOR AFFINIA UNDER VEHICLE GROUP
Sept. 27, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Howat Director of Corporate Communications Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5421 bruce reau named vice president OF category management for Affinia UNDER VEHICLE Group Reau Responsible for all product and pricing strategy ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2006) - Affinia Group ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2006 Results and Conference Call
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept 27 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it will release its third quarter 2006 financial results after the market close on November 2, 2006. Senior management, including Mark F. O'Neil, chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert J. Cox, senior vice president and chief fina ... Continue reading
First Champions Crowned at Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals
For Immediate Release First Champions Crowned at Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 26, 2006) - The first 38 SCCA National Championships were decided Wednesday as the first group of classes completed competition at The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships, held at Heartland Park Topeka. The first d ... Continue reading
FOX COLLISION CENTER, INC. TO SPONSOR THE #92 AT KANSAS
FOX COLLISION CENTER, INC. TO SPONSOR THE FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #92 CHEVROLET AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY Denver N.C. – Kansas City company FOX Collision Center will sponsor the #92 Front Row Motorsports entry driven by Chad Blount at Kansas Speedway, for the Banquet 400. “I look forward to driving the FOX Collision Center ... Continue reading
Medallion Bank Selects Curomax for Internet-based Loan Origination Capabilities
- Curomax's multi-asset finance application will assist Medallion Bank recreational vehicle clients - LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27 -- Curomax Limited, a leader in dealer finance e-commerce solutions and the originator of the premier multi-asset finance portal in North America, today announced that Salt Lake City-based Medallion ... Continue reading
WHAT: Working media are invited to cover the third annual Detroit Uncorked, a major benefit for The Children's Center. The event is presented by Ford Motor Company and created and organized by Detroit Wine Organization. Detroit Uncorked will feature hundreds of wines from around the world, light hors d'oeuvres, enterta ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile NASCAR Kurt Busch test news, photos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS NASCAR's KURT BUSCH TESTS "CAR OF TOMORROW" AT THE MILE Sentimental Track for 2000 Truck Series Race Winner MIILWAUKEE (September 27, 2006) - 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Kurt Busch tested his Penske Engineering "Car of Tomorrow" at The Milwaukee Mile today. NASC ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien (626) 358-1100 (626) 674-3612 cell KING TACO FAMILY NIGHT FEATURES A TWO FOR ONE TICKET PROMOTION, TWIN SUPER LATE MODEL RACES, DEMOLITION DERBY AND MORE SATURDAY AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IRWINDALE, Calif. (September 27, 2006) – A bargin buster ticket promotion and a full s ... Continue reading
PARIS--Parrot, one of the world-leading innovators in Bluetooth® technology, today introduced its new Parrot MINIKIT, a hands-free mobile speakerphone that features next-generation, best-in-class voice recognition and audio quality for crystal clear, voice-activated phoning in the car, at home or in the office. The ne ... Continue reading
Randy Lajoie, Yellow Transportation 300 Fast Facts
Randy Lajoie, No. 37 Americash Advance.com Chevrolet Yellow Transportation 300 Fast Facts Randy Lajoie, Vision Racing, No. No. 37 Americash Advance.com Chevrolet Race No. 30 Yellow Transportation 300 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas Race Information – Event: Yellow Transportation 300: Saturday, September 30t ... Continue reading
Sofronas Shines in SPEED GT Practice at Road Atlanta
For Immediate Release Sofronas Shines in SPEED GT Practice at Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2006) - James Sofronas, of Newport Beach, Calif., rose to the top in the afternoon practice at Road Atlanta to tie down fastest time of the day for Round Nine of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED GT Championship. Sofronas was f ... Continue reading
Tenneco Third Quarter 2006 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 27 -- Tenneco Inc. plans to issue its third quarter 2006 earnings news release before the market opens on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarter, ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Reduction in Force
PHOENIX, Sept. 27 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced a reduction in force of approximately 70 employees nationwide effective today. The nationwide headcount of the Company following these terminations is approximately 2,400 employees. Related severance and out ... Continue reading
Bon Jour From Our Man At The Paris Motor Show
BON JOUR FROM THE PARIS AND THE MONDIAL DE AUTOMOBILE By Marty Bernstein, Special Correspondent Paris, France â 28 September 2006 Fly almost 5,000 miles to Paris and the primary buzz at the show is: Will there be an alliance between Renault, Nissan and General Motors? And thatâs not just from U.S. based autom ... Continue reading
120 consumers prove how muddy they are willing to get to win an all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in the "Jeep(R) Stick in the Mud" challenge WHAT: Daring fairgoers will have to roll up their sleeves and their pant legs when they dive into a mess of fun on the opening day of the State Fair of Texas during the "Jeep( ... Continue reading
PARIS--Porscheâs 2007 911 Targa 4 / 4S and 2007 911 GT3 RS made their world auto-show debut today at the Paris Auto Show. For the first time, the sun-loving Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 91 ... Continue reading
Engine available in January on new 2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 models * Increased output with 350 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque * New, fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission features best-in-class gear-ratio spread; standard Electronic Range Select (ERS) * First-ever integrated exhaust brake available direct ... Continue reading
Production of the Next-Generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Begins at BMW Manufacturing Co.
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--The first next-generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle was produced at BMW Manufacturing Co. in Upstate South Carolina on Wednesday. The 4.8-liter (eight-cylinder) Titanium Silver X5 comes with Nevada Black leather interior with Walnut Burr wood trim. The new X5s will be held at the factory until there ... Continue reading
Honeywell Unveils World's First Parallel Sequential Dual Stage Turbo for Diesel Application
PARIS, September 28 -- - The New Dual-Stage Turbo System Makes its Debut on PSA Vehicles Honeywell has announced the launch of the world's first diesel parallel sequential dual stage turbo system, which makes its debut on the 4-cylinder engines of PSA group's Peugeot 407 and 607, and the Citroen C5 and C6. The new turb ... Continue reading
Conceive This: The Lancia Delta HPE Concept Car - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
TURIN, Italy - September 28, 2006: The Lancia Delta HPE Concept Car, presented worldwide earlier this month at the 63rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival, takes its inspiration from the car concept embodied in the Lancia Beta HPE during the second half of the Seventies to offer an up-to-date take on the ... Continue reading
HEY GUYS, Take a Look! Alfa Romeo's New Alfa 8C Competizione - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
TURIN, Italy - September 28, 2006: The Alfa 8C Competizione was designed by Alfa Romeo in co-operation with the Alfa-Maserati Sports Centre. The name recalls the great sporting tradition of Alfa Romeo: the 8C code was used to identify cars equipped with the revolutionary eight cylinder engine produced by the famous des ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils Two Models At The Paris Motor Show
Paris, 28th September 2006: Mitsubishi Motors will today unveil its renewed 4x4 line-up at the 2006 Paris Motor Show with the European debut of the all-new Outlander SUV and revised Shogun. For more details on these two models and corporate information on Mitsubishi Motors in Europe click on the motor show press pack l ... Continue reading
The New MINI Cooper at the Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2006 - VIDEO ESSAY
PARIS - September 28, 2006: The new MINI Cooper will be presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2006. Available video includes driving shots, interior and exterior shots as well as production footage. http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GBMW/VideoAssets/ASF/GBMW_519 3_47936.WMV The new MINI Cooper drivi ... Continue reading
Rinspeed Tunes Porsche 987 Cayman Into "Imola"
ZUMIKON, Switzerland - September 27, 2006: The Swiss Porsche tuner Rinspeed transforms the Porsche Cayman also optically in an more bitingly reptile. The effect-orange color paint exclusively mixed by the German paint manufacturer Lesonal lets the ducked reptile appear to be even more aggressive and dynamic. The alread ... Continue reading
Sales for the Automobile Aftermarket Reached $35 billion in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42745) has announced the addition of Automobile Aftermarket: The Market - US - August 2006 to their offering. This report encompasses auto parts or products used to modify the appearance, performance and/or handling of automobiles, includ ... Continue reading
Scelzi says Reading won't be for the weak of heart
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Race Date: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SAYS READING WON'T BE FOR THE WEAK OF HEART M ... Continue reading
Two Day Daytona Successful With New Honda Engine and Ethanol
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New Kia cee'd at Paris Motor Show
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: World premiere for new Kia cee'd at Paris Motor Show - 20-model range of all-new Kia cee'd five-door hatchbacks revealed - 2007 cee'd 'sporty wagon' and pro_cee'd concept also debut in France - Upgraded flagship model 2007 Kia Opirus with more powerful V6 (SEOUL) September 28, 2006 - ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Kawasaki Recall to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qu ... Continue reading
ECD's Central Analytical Laboratory Achieves ISO 17025 Laboratory Specific Accreditation
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27 -- The Central Analytical Laboratory (CAL), a division of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) , today announced that it has accomplished yet another milestone of quality assurance specifically designed for laboratories. CAL was granted ISO 17025 accreditation as of September 2 ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Corporate Governance Initiatives
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced additional initiatives to further strengthen and improve its corporate governance structure. ECD Ovonics announced yesterday that it had increased the number of independent directors serving on its board from four to six through ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Sept. 27 -- North American Gaming and Entertainment Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: NAGM) , a company with its offices in Dallas, TX, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Xi'an Jin Chi An Automobile Development Co. Ltd. ("JCA"), a P.R.China Corporation and its subsidiary XI'AN JIN YUAN QI ... Continue reading
Saifun Signs Patent Licensing Agreement With NEC Electronics
NETANYA, Israel, September 27 -- Saifun Semiconductors Ltd. , a leader in flash memory technology, today announced that it has entered a patent license agreement with NEC Electronics Corp. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6723) to provide Saifun's NROM technology for embedded flash memory products. Kobi Rozengarten, President of ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter ready for Kansas City
Tim Sauter ready for Kansas City Last week to enter Lester Buildings 2006 building giveaway As the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series winds to a close, Lester Buildings has only three races remaining as primary sponsor of McGill Motorsports #36 Chevy. Tim Sauter is hoping that this weekendâs Yellow Transportation 300 at the ... Continue reading
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