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Eaton’s Fluid Power Group Hosts Technology Days to Showcase Three Hybrid Vehicles

Eaton’s Fluid Power Group Hosts Technology Days to Showcase Three Hybrid Vehicles

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation this week is hosting Fluid Power Technology Days to display its advances in hydraulic hybrid system technology. The three-day event kicked off today when U.S. Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minnesota) learned about and test drove the world’s first ... Continue reading

KPA Introduces Vane Clayton as New President and Chief Executive Officer

KPA Introduces Vane Clayton as New President and Chief Executive Officer

FREMONT, Calif.--KPA, the nationwide leader in auto dealership compliance services, announced today the appointment of Vane Clayton as President and CEO. “We are very excited by what we know Vane can provide as part of KPA’s next phase of expansion,” said Alex Wiegers, a member of KPA’s Board of Dir ... Continue reading

Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2006. During the three months ended July 31, 2006, revenue and income from continuing operations were $137.2 million and $30.8 m ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts

- First-ever Nissan Hybrid Blends Performance, Style, Fuel Economy - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2006) – The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, ... Continue reading

Infiniti QX56 Leads All in Motorist's Choice Awards

Infiniti QX56 Leads All in Motorist's Choice Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--PRIMEDIA’s Intellichoice.com, in conjunction with owner satisfaction specialists AutoPacific, announced that the Infiniti QX56 outscored all vehicles rated across all classes in the inaugural “2006 Motorist’s Choice Awards.” The QX56’s index of 737 led all models, topping the ... Continue reading

Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle Allows Public to Test Drive the Future During CaFCP Road Rally 2006

Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle Allows Public to Test Drive the Future During CaFCP Road Rally 2006

Hyundai Tucson FCEV Will Tour Southern California in Three-Day Road Rally Event FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Hyundai Motor Company's Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is once again joining the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rally from October 4 - October 8. This year marks the fifth annivers ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan und GM beenden Gespräche um Allianz

Renault, Nissan und GM beenden Gespräche um Allianz

DETROIT & BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, Frankreich & TOKIO--General Motors, Renault und Nissan teilten heute ihre Entscheidung mit, die Gespräche im Hinblick auf eine vorgeschlagene Allianz der drei Unternehmen zu beenden. Die Parteien stimmten darin überein, dass aus der Allianz erhebliche Synergien entstehen könnten. Die ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Magnum R/T Review

2007 Dodge Magnum R/T Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Magnum R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter multi-displacement V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 197.7 x 74.1 x 58.3 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 AST self-sealing CARGO VOLUME: 71.6 cu. ft.(max) ... Continue reading

Carhenge, Replica of World Heritage Site

Carhenge, Replica of World Heritage Site

CARHENGE, REPLICA OF A WORLD HERITAGE SITE<br> From A Shunpiker’s Journal®<br> By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Northwest Nebraska is not usually known for artistic phenomena. Imagine our surprise as we passed Barea Creek on northbound Highway 87, just northeast of Alliance, where we happened upon t ... Continue reading

A Day of Cadys

A Day of Cadys

A DAY OF CADILLACS AND GOLF By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Photos By Joe Chagnon Luxury car makers love to court golfers. We found ourselves last week behind the wheels of a bevy of new Cadillacs and on a half dozen tee-boxes at Knollwood Country Club, a premier suburban Detroit golf c ... Continue reading

Don't Get Caught out in the Cold This Fall

Don't Get Caught out in the Cold This Fall

FAIRFAX, Va.--As the seasons change, so do the maintenance needs of your vehicle. Fall is a great time to focus on preventative maintenance and to make sure that your vehicle is in top shape before the harsh winter months set in. “Fall is the best season to enjoy driving,” says Pat Goss, host of PBS’ Mot ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's 2007 Special Editions Offer Variety, Individuality

Volkswagen's 2007 Special Editions Offer Variety, Individuality

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- For 2007, Volkswagen will offer a lineup of special edition models with unique characteristics to create excitement in showrooms and individuality among owners. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Fahrenheit GTI, Fahrenheit GLI and Triple White New Beetle convertible will build on the already gr ... Continue reading

Thumbs Down! GM Board Unanimously Rejected Renault Nissan Alliance

Thumbs Down! GM Board Unanimously Rejected Renault Nissan Alliance

Detroit Oct 4, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner said on Wednesday that the automaker's board unanimously opposed the structure of an alliance with Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. "In the end, following a comprehensive review and discussion, the GM board determined th ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Names New Plant Managers

Chrysler Group Names New Plant Managers

* Brian E. Garrison to Kokomo Transmission Plant * Michael E. Orlowski to Twinsburg Stamping * Joe M. Per to Indiana Transmission Plant I * Kevin G. Sell to Kenosha Engine Plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group today announced several manufacturing appointments, naming four new plant mana ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Ram1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Review

2006 Dodge Ram1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Review

DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4x4 2006 A MIGHTY MEATY TRUCK By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Dodge Ram pickup still has the most truck-like look and personality of all the entries in this most popular segment of the automotive market. The best-selling F-150 Ford has more style and sophistication. The ... Continue reading

2006 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 Review

2006 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 Review

KIA SORENTO EX 4X4 Tepid and Trendy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was 7 o’clock on a Sunday morning. I was at the gas pump in Williamston filling the 21-gallon tank on this Kia Sorento. We got home late the night before from a rush trip to Syracuse, NY and I needed gas, a newspaper and one li ... Continue reading

The smart Car Is Coming

The smart Car Is Coming

THE SMART CAR IS COMMING From a Shunpiker’s Journal ® By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Steve Martin drove one in the new version of The Pink Panther. The streets of Rome and many other European cities are speckled with them. The oddly cute and stubby shape is immediately familiar even if you don ... Continue reading

AAA Announces Free Car Care Maintenance Inspections During October Car Care Month

AAA Announces Free Car Care Maintenance Inspections During October Car Care Month

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--During AAA Car Care Month in October, participating AAA Clubs of Minnesota and Iowa Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities are offering AAA members free car care maintenance inspections to help identify potential car problems. Certified technicians will inspect vehicle belts, hoses, tires, lights, flu ... Continue reading

Air Products' Mobile Hydrogen Fueler Powering California Road Rally Participants

Air Products' Mobile Hydrogen Fueler Powering California Road Rally Participants

Relocatable Fueling Technology to Keep the Wheels Going Round and Round LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 4 -- Air Products' mobile hydrogen fueling technology will be on the road fueling vehicles in parts of Southern California from Oct. 4-8 as part of the California Fuel Cell Partnership's (CaFCP) Road Rally 2006. The Road Ra ... Continue reading

Tracinda Says GM Renault Alliance Would Have Produced Benefits

Tracinda Says GM Renault Alliance Would Have Produced Benefits

DETROIT, Oct 4, 2006; Reuters reported that Tracinda Corp., the investment firm representing billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, on Wednesday said it believed a tie-up between General Motors Corp. nd Renault-Nissan would have produced "substantial synergies and cost savings" for GM. In a brief statement, Tracinda said GM's boa ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Awarded $1 Million from the DARPA to Advance Its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology

Oshkosh Truck Awarded $1 Million from the DARPA to Advance Its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded the company a contract to further develop unmanned ground vehicle technology in preparation for the third DARPA robotic competition, the Urban Challenge. DARPA granted the technology development aw ... Continue reading

Nissan Japan Introduces All New Otti

Nissan Japan Introduces All New Otti

Tokyo (October 3, 2006) – Nissan today announced its start of sales of its all-new minicar “Otti”, in Japan nationwide. Otti S RX SHIFT_365days: Minicars for daily living The new Otti’s innovative design concept is defined by its simple boxy style that lend the vehicle its distinctive appeal, combin ... Continue reading

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Makes U.S. Debut

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Makes U.S. Debut

New CL Coupe Makes Bold Design Statement for Mercedes MIAMI, Oct. 4 -- The All-New 2007 CL-Class is making its U.S. debut at the South Florida International Auto Show, open to the public October 6 - 15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach. The CL makes a bold design statement for the Mercedes-Benz brand ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan and GM Terminate Alliance Discussions

Renault, Nissan and GM Terminate Alliance Discussions

DETROIT & BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France & TOKYO--General Motors, Renault and Nissan said today that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies. The parties mutually recognized that significant aggregate synergies might result from the alliance. However the parties di ... Continue reading

DCX, BMW, GM Open Hybrid Car Center in Michigan

DCX, BMW, GM Open Hybrid Car Center in Michigan

Washington DC October 4, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and BMW opened a new Hybrid and Development Center yesterday in Troy, MI, intended to help the automakers catch up to Toyota, Honda, and Ford in the area of gas-electric hybrid vehicles, reports The Detroit Free Press. Th ... Continue reading

Experian's AutoXpert Drives More Ad Revenue for Local Media

Experian's AutoXpert Drives More Ad Revenue for Local Media

AutoXpert brings together automotive information and local consumer and media data in one easy-to-use platform FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 4 -- Experian(R), a global information solutions company, today announced the launch of AutoXpert, a new service to help local media generate more revenue by optimizing results for ... Continue reading

Michelin 2006 Japanese F1 GP - preview

Michelin 2006 Japanese F1 GP - preview

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Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather with Tips from CarMax

Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather with Tips from CarMax

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 4 -- As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to make sure your car is ready for cold weather. "Harsh winter weather can create real challenges for your vehicle," said Todd Gartner, CarMax ASE Master Technician. "That is why it is so impor ... Continue reading

New Models Coming to America

New Models Coming to America

By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Almost 100 new models were introduced during the opening of the 2006 Mondial de Automobile in non-stop, 15-minute spurts of product reveals, hype and info-dumps. It was an impossible task to attend them all. Instead, I opted to use the time prudently, save my strength in the ... Continue reading

Delphi Shows Future of Vehicle Electronics at 2006 SAE Convergence Show

Delphi Shows Future of Vehicle Electronics at 2006 SAE Convergence Show

TROY, Mich., Oct. 4 -- Delphi Corporation will showcase some of its advanced technologies that will add new features and functions for future vehicles during the 2006 SAE Convergence conference in Detroit, Oct. 16-18. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delphi will demonstrate some of its e ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems Warranty Director Receives Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership and Excellence Award

ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems Warranty Director Receives Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership and Excellence Award

DETROIT, Oct. 4 -- Aaron Bickford, director of Enterprise Risk Management for ArvinMeritor, Inc. , is the recipient of a Young Leadership and Excellence Award. The award, presented last night by the Automotive Hall of Fame, recognizes individuals age 35 and under who demonstrate significant potential as future leaders ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Marketing Director Emerges as Automotive Hall of Fame Awardee

Chrysler Group Marketing Director Emerges as Automotive Hall of Fame Awardee

* Ann Fandozzi, Chrysler Group Director of Front-Wheel-Drive Product Marketing, receives key honor * Award recognizes men and women who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- Ann Fandozzi, Chrysler Group Director - Front-Wheel-Drive Product Marketing, received the ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Launches New Pajero; 'Global-standard All-round SUV'

Mitsubishi Motors Launches New Pajero; 'Global-standard All-round SUV'

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Launches New Pajero; 'Global-standard All-round SUV' Pajero Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 04, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the Japanese market launch of the fully redesigned Pajero(*1) SUV at affiliated dealerships t ... Continue reading

Mazda Demio Production in Japan Hits One Million Units

Mazda Demio Production in Japan Hits One Million Units

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Demio Production in Japan Hits One Million Units Hiroshima, Japan, Oct. 04, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total domestic production of the Mazda Demio (known as the Mazda2 in overseas markets) reached one million units at the e ... Continue reading

California's Bumpy Roads Put State At Top of Worst Roads List . . . Again

California's Bumpy Roads Put State At Top of Worst Roads List . . . Again

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--California motorists are footing the bill as five of the state’s metropolitan regions rank in the Top Ten urban areas with the roughest pavements in the nation. In a report released today, TRIP, a national transportation research group, found that among large urban regions (500,000+ population) ... Continue reading

Pierre Bourque Readies Talladega Debut

Pierre Bourque Readies Talladega Debut

PIERRE BOURQUE READIES TALLADEGA DEBUT TALLADEGA, Ala (Tuesday October 3, 2006) – With a massive number of rookies attempting to make the Food World 250, the final superspeedway event of the season for the ARCA RE/MAX Series, rookie Pierre Bourque is excited to be among them. Bourque, a native of Ottawa, ... Continue reading

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum Adds Rare Duesenberg Model Y Prototype and Early Model A to Exhibit

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum Adds Rare Duesenberg Model Y Prototype and Early Model A to Exhibit

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 10/3/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director October 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Museum Adds Rare Duesenberg Model Y Prototype and Early Model A to Exhibit AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum recently acquired two unusual Duesenbergs for e ... Continue reading

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum Participates in Exhibit Focusing on Indiana Auto Makers in South Bend

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum Participates in Exhibit Focusing on Indiana Auto Makers in South Bend

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 10/3/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director October 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Museum Participates in Exhibit Focusing on Indiana Auto Makers in South Bend (AUBURN) - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum will play a part in the development of a ne ... Continue reading

Troxel reinvigorated for Richmond

Troxel reinvigorated for Richmond

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. Race Date: Oct. 6-8, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL REINVIGORATED FOR RICHMOND DINWIDDIE ... Continue reading

BMW Creates 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and Ultimate Driving Experience for 2006 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book

BMW Creates 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and Ultimate Driving Experience for 2006 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of BMW in Munich and Breath-taking Drive on Autobahn Included in Fantasy Package WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Christmas is coming early this year, as BMW and Neiman Marcus partner to create the ultimate driving fantasy. BMW is offering, exclusively through the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas ... Continue reading

80 MILLION AND '3' REASONS FOR GORDON TO WIN AT TALLADEGA

80 MILLION AND '3' REASONS FOR GORDON TO WIN AT TALLADEGA

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Automotive Hall of Fame Honors Bruno Sacco, Legendary Head of Design for Mercedes-Benz

Automotive Hall of Fame Honors Bruno Sacco, Legendary Head of Design for Mercedes-Benz

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Bruno Sacco, the man whose lasting impact on the design of Mercedes-Benz automobiles and the designer who put the face on Mercedes-Benz, will be admitted to the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, MI, on October 3, 2006 as a tribute to his life work. Sacco, the now retired designer whose work ... Continue reading

International Speedway Provides Additional Details on NASCAR Television Agreements

International Speedway Provides Additional Details on NASCAR Television Agreements

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 3 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today provided additional details on NASCAR's domestic broadcast rights contracts for its NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series, as well as other related programming. In a press release dated December 7, 2005, NASCAR ... Continue reading

JWT Adds Creative Strength to Ford Account

JWT Adds Creative Strength to Ford Account

Toby Barlow Joins JWT Detroit as Executive Creative Director DETROIT, Oct. 3 -- Bob Jeffrey, worldwide CEO and chairman of JWT, the largest advertising agency in the U.S. and fourth largest in the world, today announced that Toby Barlow is the new executive creative director for JWT Detroit. Currently executive creativ ... Continue reading

Neiman Marcus Unveils the 80th Edition of Its Legendary Christmas Book Promising a One-of-a-Kind Gift-Giving Experience

Neiman Marcus Unveils the 80th Edition of Its Legendary Christmas Book Promising a One-of-a-Kind Gift-Giving Experience

With Holiday Gifts That Are Literally Out-of-This-World, the 2006 Christmas Book Features a Charter to Space, Luxury Pet Homes and a Sports Celebrity Dream Package, Among Other Extraordinary Gifts Neiman Marcus Selects the Joe Torre Safe At Home(TM) Foundation as This Year's Featured Charity DALLAS, Oct. 3 -- Neiman Ma ... Continue reading

NASCAR in Montreal

NASCAR in Montreal

NASCAR BUSCH SERIES COMING TO CANADA It was announced Monday, that NASCAR have agreed to add a NASCAR Busch Series race at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve August 4th 2007. NASCAR CEO Brian France confirmed the date with local promoters at a news conference. "It's a great setting, well-organized, and we're excited to be here ... Continue reading

America Asia Petroleum to Benefit from China's Automobile Industry

America Asia Petroleum to Benefit from China's Automobile Industry

CARSON CITY, Nev., Oct. 3 -- America Asia Petroleum (OTC Pink Sheet: AAPM) has been cultivating business relationships in China, and is about to benefit from the explosive growth of China's automobile industry. China, with a population of 1.2 billion, is on track to become an automotive market similar to the USA. The c ... Continue reading

US Energy Initiatives Receives PSGas Company Engine and Initiates System Finalization

US Energy Initiatives Receives PSGas Company Engine and Initiates System Finalization

TAMPA, Fla.--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or "the Company") (OTCBB:USEI) ISO9001-2000 Certified manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion system announced receipt at the Company's Peachtree City, Georgia location of primary engine to be used in fulfillment of the recently ann ... Continue reading

Freescale Delivers First Automotive Instrumentation Cluster MCU with On-Chip TFT Display Drive

Freescale Delivers First Automotive Instrumentation Cluster MCU with On-Chip TFT Display Drive

MILAN, Italy--Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) designed for the next wave in automotive instrumentation clusters. The MC9S12XHZ512 MCU is the industry’s first instrumentation cluster MCU featuring an integrated thin-film transistor (TFT) display drive. With its on-chip TFT driv ... Continue reading

Working Wiper Blades Increase Visibility, Decrease Accidents

Working Wiper Blades Increase Visibility, Decrease Accidents

ROANOKE, Va.--Properly functioning windshield wiper blades could prevent some of the estimated one million accidents that occur annually in the reduced visibility driving conditions that accompany rain, snow and fog. “Twenty percent of all vehicle accidents result from impaired vision caused by a dirty or damp win ... Continue reading

2006 Japanese Grand Prix - Preview

2006 Japanese Grand Prix - Preview

The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX SUZUKA 02 OCTOBER PREVIEW This week, the Honda Racing F1 Team heads straight from Shanghai across the East China Sea to Japan for the penultimate race of the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship, Round 17 - the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the H ... Continue reading

AFFINIA GROUP RESTRUCTURES MARKETING ORGANIZATION

AFFINIA GROUP RESTRUCTURES MARKETING ORGANIZATION

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Howat Director of Corporate Communications Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5421 Affinia Group rESTRUCTurES mARKETING oRGANIZATION Emphasis on Globalization and Category Management ANN ARBOR, MICH., (Oct. 2, 2006) - Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacem ... Continue reading

Affinia Group Restructures Marketing Organization

Affinia Group Restructures Marketing Organization

Emphasis on Globalization and Category Management ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 2 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacement parts and service industry, has announced a transformation of its marketing organization, including the creation of four new, high-level positions. According to Terry ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Technology Corp.'s Drivetrain Segment Awarded New Remanufactured Transmission Programs With Ford and General Motors

Aftermarket Technology Corp.'s Drivetrain Segment Awarded New Remanufactured Transmission Programs With Ford and General Motors

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 2 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Drivetrain Segment has been awarded two new transmission remanufacturing programs with Ford and General Motors (GM) to ramp up in the second half of 2007. The remanufacturing program for Ford is for their new family of six-speed, fro ... Continue reading

American Family Signs New Exclusive Deal with Solera

American Family Signs New Exclusive Deal with Solera

Partnership Represents the Largest Agreement in Industry History SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Solera announced today that American Family Mutual Insurance Company has selected Audatex, a Solera Company, as its vehicle direct repair claims management and technology partner. American Family, the third-largest mutual prop ... Continue reading

AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Premium Diesel Oil for CJ-4

AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Premium Diesel Oil for CJ-4

SUPERIOR, Wis.--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has introduced its new Synthetic 5W-40 Premium Diesel Oil. This is a premium diesel oil for model year 2007 and newer heavy-duty and pickup truck diesel engines requiring API CJ-4 emission quality oil standards. The new oil delivers extraordinary lubrication in diesel engines ... Continue reading

A. O. Smith Schedules Conference Call Webcast to Review Third Quarter Financial Results

A. O. Smith Schedules Conference Call Webcast to Review Third Quarter Financial Results

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2 -- A. O. Smith Corporation has scheduled a live conference call for Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to review its third quarter 2006 financial performance. The call can be heard live on the company's web site, http://www.aosmith.com/ . An audio replay of the call will be available on the ... Continue reading

AppOne Forms Strategic Alliance with Autosave

AppOne Forms Strategic Alliance with Autosave

BATON ROUGE, La.--AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, has formed an alliance with Autosave®, a vehicle after-market warranty and marketing specialist. The alliance expands t ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group to Present at Deutsche Bank High Yield Conference

Asbury Automotive Group to Present at Deutsche Bank High Yield Conference

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Company management will present at Deutsche Bank's 2006 High Yield Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The session featuring J. Gordon Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, is ... Continue reading

ATC-Onlane Announces New Buyers and Sellers on ATC Open; Unveils New Transportation Feature

ATC-Onlane Announces New Buyers and Sellers on ATC Open; Unveils New Transportation Feature

MENLO PARK, Calif.--ATC-Onlane, Inc., the leading online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that Honda Auto Finance and Arelco, a National Alamo licensee, have joined the growing list of sellers on its full-service online marketplace, ATC Open (www.atcopen.com). I ... Continue reading

Auto2auto.com Launches America’s Only True Online Auto Dealership

Auto2auto.com Launches America’s Only True Online Auto Dealership

COLUMBIA, Tenn.--Consumers can now buy certified used cars over the Internet at prices below Kelly Blue Book values, thanks to auto2auto.com, America’s first and only true Internet automobile dealership. Unlike other online automobile sites which merely serve as online classifieds referring shoppers to traditional de ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Acquires European Automotive Controls Product Lines From Eaton

BorgWarner Acquires European Automotive Controls Product Lines From Eaton

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced the purchase of the European Transmission and Engine Controls product lines from Eaton Corporation. Terms were not disclosed. With 2006 sales anticipated at $57 million, the transmission and engine controls operation specializes in high pressure control sol ... Continue reading

Canadian Sean McIntosh left frustrated in France (W)

Canadian Sean McIntosh left frustrated in France (W)

Canadian Sean McIntosh left frustrated in France Round 8 / Race 2 - World Series by Renault, Le Mans, France Sean McIntosh, #6 Team KTR, Race 2 - Qualified: 15th / Finished: DNS (0 Points) Vancouver, Canada (October 2, 2006) - Canada's Sean McIntosh endured a frustrating Sunday at Le Mans, France, 1st October, as he fa ... Continue reading

Catalina Marketing Announces the Earnings Release Date for its Quarter Ending September 30, 2006

Catalina Marketing Announces the Earnings Release Date for its Quarter Ending September 30, 2006

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Catalina Marketing Corporation announced today that it will host a webcast on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its financial results for its fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2006. The webcast may be accessed through the company's website at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/pho ... Continue reading

Chevron’s Delo® Advantage Selected by Penske Truck Leasing

Chevron’s Delo® Advantage Selected by Penske Truck Leasing

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Products Company announced Penske Truck Leasing selected the company as its sole North American lubricant supplier. Penske Truck Leasing, one of the largest transportation services companies, will entrust the lubrication needs of over 200,000 class 6-8 trucks, operating in North America, to t ... Continue reading

Chrysler Sponsors R&B Superstar's Gospel Tour to Launch All-New Chrysler Aspen and Raise Funds for Medical Education

Chrysler Sponsors R&B Superstar's Gospel Tour to Launch All-New Chrysler Aspen and Raise Funds for Medical Education

* Patti LaBelle's 12-city 'The Gospel According to Patti' tour to debut on Oct. 7 * Tour to help launch all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen and raise funds for medical education * Consumer ride-and-drive program with Chrysler vehicles scheduled in seven key African American markets * Chrysler brand will donate $5 for each test ... Continue reading

Cirrus Logic Transitions Colorado Design Operations

Cirrus Logic Transitions Colorado Design Operations

AUSTIN, Texas--Cirrus Logic Inc. today announced that it intends to close its Boulder, Colo., design center and transition those design activities to its Austin headquarters. Cirrus Logic expects to offer to relocate approximately 16 out of 24 employee positions from Boulder to Austin. The Boulder design team provides ... Continue reading

Consumers 'Crossing Over' to Crossovers, According to NADAguides.com

Consumers 'Crossing Over' to Crossovers, According to NADAguides.com

Crossover Vehicles Gaining Ground as Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, Roominess and Style Without SUV Drawbacks COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 2 -- NADAguides (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today said traffic to the Crossover Vehicles section of its website increased significantly since January ... Continue reading

Continental Automotive Systems 100 Years. Forward Thinking

Continental Automotive Systems 100 Years. Forward Thinking

1906-2006: Continental AG division driving successfully into the future for a hundred years FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 2 -- The slogan "100 Years. Forward Thinking", coined to mark this year's centenary, serves as a reminder of Continental Automotive Systems' origins as a supplier to the automotive industry and of the fo ... Continue reading

CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS TEAM SEE RED IN READING

CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS TEAM SEE RED IN READING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AU ... Continue reading

'Defending champ' Coughlin returns to NHRA competition

'Defending champ' Coughlin returns to NHRA competition

'Defending champ' Coughlin returns to NHRA competition RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 2) -- It's been six years since Jeg Coughlin Jr. won the Pro Stock trophy at the last NHRA event contested at Virginia Motorsports Park, but the three-time series champion says it seems like only yesterday he blasted down the First State's premi ... Continue reading

Denver Area Subaru Dealers Show They Care

Denver Area Subaru Dealers Show They Care

- In support of Car Care Month, Subaru drivers can bring their vehicles in for a free inspection including an MPG inspection that will help owners maximize fuel efficiency - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. and its Denver area dealers today announced their support of Fall Car Care Month, a nationwid ... Continue reading

Earl's Release

Earl's Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER KAEDING, MARTZ WRAP UP EARL'S FQ TITLES Bud Kaeding added the 2006 Earl's Fast Qualifier Championship to his laurels Saturday, also winning the 2006 Silver Crown Series (presented by K & N Engineering) title at Kansas Speedway. Tate Martz also wr ... Continue reading

EZ Lube Introduces 12-Month/12,000 Mile Warranty.

EZ Lube Introduces 12-Month/12,000 Mile Warranty.

Santa Ana, CA 10/01/06 - EZ Lube is the first and only fast lube company in the industry to offer a 12-Month/12,000 Mile Warranty to cover preventative maintenance for one year from the date of service or 12,000 miles whichever comes first. This is just one step in EZ Lube's many efforts to ensure 100% customer satisfa ... Continue reading

Ferro Files 2005 Financial Report

Ferro Files 2005 Financial Report

CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation announced today that it has filed its 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, meeting the filing schedule previously announced by the Company. “We are pleased to finalize our audited 2005 financial statements and provide investors with our complet ... Continue reading

Finance Express Acquires DealTrace

Finance Express Acquires DealTrace

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has acquired Compusolutions, Inc. The company, well known in the industry as DealTrace, is a software technology company specializing ... Continue reading

Focuses at Anderson

Focuses at Anderson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-299 MARTZ EYES PAVEMENT FOCUS TITLE AT ANDERSON; LAST-LAP GAS CITY PASS NETS NOBLITT 1ST USAC TITLE Jordan Noblitt claimed his first career USAC title Friday at Gas City I-69 Speedway, two points ahead of two-time Focus champion Tate Martz. Bu ... Continue reading

Focuses at Havasu 95 Saturday

Focuses at Havasu 95 Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-297 PAVEMENT FOCUSES AT HAVASU 95 SATURDAY; HOWELL LATEST NEW CALIFORNIA FOCUS RACE WINNER Bobby Michnowicz took advantage of disappointing nights for the top two drivers in the California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series point standings Satu ... Continue reading

Ford PSD by Int'l Advance Notes - Talladega

Ford PSD by Int'l Advance Notes - Talladega

Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com, www.ppcracing.com/media No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook John Deere 250 / Talladega Superspeedway - Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO TALLADEGA: ~ Pennsylvania Police Officers on Team: ... Continue reading

Gas Station TV is an Effective Medium for Reaching People at the Pump According to Nielsen Media Research Study

Gas Station TV is an Effective Medium for Reaching People at the Pump According to Nielsen Media Research Study

Study also finds advertisers achieve high brand recall DETROIT, Oct. 2 -- Gas Station TV, the IP-based digital television network, today announced results of a new study by Nielsen Media Research that showed 77% of respondents looked at, watched or listened to GSTV while refueling at stations with the service. The stud ... Continue reading

Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) South Plant to Celebrate Job One

Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) South Plant to Celebrate Job One

* Second World Engine plant opens in Dundee, Mich., Oct. 13 * Mich. Governor Jennifer Granholm to address employee event * State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities help DaimlerChrysler meet four-cylinder engine demand What: Employee event to officially celebrate start of World Engine production at Global Engine Manufa ... Continue reading

Goodyear Search for Truck-Driving Heroes Is Underway

Goodyear Search for Truck-Driving Heroes Is Underway

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- A North American search is on for unsung heroes of the highway - truck drivers who keep the nation's economy moving with daily commerce and who come to the rescue of fellow motorists. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Nominations for Goodyear's 24th annual North America ... Continue reading

Governor Schwarzenegger Recognizes Automotive Career Month

Governor Schwarzenegger Recognizes Automotive Career Month

High School Students to Explore Auto Careers at Dealerships SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 2 -- California high school students will learn about rapidly expanding career opportunities in auto dealerships. The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) joins dealerships nationwide to celebrate Automotive Career Month th ... Continue reading

Grand Opening Ceremony for Subaru of Plano

Grand Opening Ceremony for Subaru of Plano

-- Event provides X-cellent opportunity to meet Travis Pastrana and preview new Subaru retail environment -- What: Join executives from Subaru of Plano, Subaru of America, Inc., and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. along with distinguished local officials and special guests at the Grand Opening Ceremony for Subaru of Plano. ... Continue reading

Infineon Raceway Issues Challenge to Maple Grove

Infineon Raceway Issues Challenge to Maple Grove

Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Infineon Raceway Issues Pro Stock Motorcycle Challenge to Maple Grove Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway and Maple Grove Raceway feature the two fastest quarter-mile drag strips in the country for the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series' Pro Stock Motorcycle ... Continue reading

Infineon Raceway Named 'Business of the Year'

Infineon Raceway Named 'Business of the Year'

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Infineon Raceway Named 'Business of the Year' in Sonoma Valley SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Two North Bay organizations have recognized Infineon Raceway in the last month for both its business model and philanthropic efforts in the community. The raceway was named "2006 Bu ... Continue reading

International Automotive Components Completes Mitsuboshi Acquisition

International Automotive Components Completes Mitsuboshi Acquisition

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 2 -- Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of International Automotive Components Group Japan LLC ("IACJ") announced completion of the previously proposed acquisition of Mitsuboshi Belting Kaseihin Co. Ltd. ("MBK") from Tokyo Stock Exchange listed Mitsuboshi Belting, Ltd. (TSE 5192). The three MBK manufacturing ... Continue reading

Jeg Coughlin on Sirius Satellite Radio - Thursday (NHRA)

Jeg Coughlin on Sirius Satellite Radio - Thursday (NHRA)

Jeg Coughlin on Sirius Satellite Radio - Thursday Jeg Coughlin driver of the Slammers Ultimate Milk / JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt will be a call-in guest on SIRIUS Speedway (Ch. 128) this Thursday. The show airs Monday-Friday 3 - 6 PM (ET) and is rebroadcast same day from 10 PM - 1 AM (ET). Jeg will discuss his return to NHR ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Strategic Review and 2007 Outlook Analyst Presentation

Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Strategic Review and 2007 Outlook Analyst Presentation

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. will webcast its Strategic Review and 2007 Outlook presentation to analysts on Monday, October 9, at 8:30 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Web link: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=35938 The presentation will be archived at http ... Continue reading

Jones Hot at Perris

Jones Hot at Perris

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-294 JONES AIMING FOR ANOTHER PERRIS VICTORY THIS SATURDAY! Tony Jones has made Perris Auto Speedway his "home away from home" this season, winning five of the last 10 USAC/CRA Sprint Car races conducted on the half-mile dirt oval. He returns t ... Continue reading

Kaeding Takes Silver Crown Title

Kaeding Takes Silver Crown Title

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-296 KAEDING CLAIMS SILVER CROWN TITLE AT KANSAS; PIERCE WINS FASTEST SILVER CROWN RACE IN HISTORY! Aaron Pierce won the battle, but Bud Kaeding won the war Saturday at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Pierce led 65 of the 67 laps in the "K ... Continue reading

kcr release 10/2

kcr release 10/2

Keselowski finishes 26th at Kansas Speedway Kansas City, KS. – Brad Keselowski finished 26th in the Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Keselowski qualified 29th but fell back due to an early handling problem and was forced to work his way back through the field. “He was a little tight early a ... Continue reading

Low-Car Diet Challenge: 15 Bay Area Drivers Quit Their Cars for 30 Days

Low-Car Diet Challenge: 15 Bay Area Drivers Quit Their Cars for 30 Days

SAN FRANCISCO--During the month of October, 15 Bay Area individuals are giving up their cars as part of the area’s first ever “Low-Car Diet.” The Low-Car Diet is being organized by Flexcar and is supported by transit providers and environmental organizations, including 511 Regional Rideshare Program, Amtrak, BART ... Continue reading

Michelin Selects Best Restaurants and Hotels in San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country

Michelin Selects Best Restaurants and Hotels in San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country

Michelin Guide's first West Coast edition features 28 star-rated restaurants and 37 different types of cuisine SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2 -- Michelin announced today the contents of its first-ever restaurant and hotel Guide for the West Coast, the Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country 2007, which arrives in ... Continue reading

Michelle Cervantez Named One of “100 Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business Magazine

Michelle Cervantez Named One of “100 Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business Magazine

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--Michelle Cervantez, Vice President of Marketing Hyundai Motor America, has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business magazine in its October 2006 issue. Cervantez, who joined Hyundai Motor America in 2005, is responsible for all Hyundai marketing and advert ... Continue reading

Morelock Signs Ltd Points the Way Forward

Morelock Signs Ltd Points the Way Forward

CAMBERLEY, England, October 2 -- - Leading National Signs Manufacturer Becomes One of the First UK Companies to Gain Sector Scheme 9A Accreditation - With Photo Based in the West Midlands, Morelock Signs Ltd is a leading manufacturer of permanent and temporary road signs, traffic management systems and commercial signs ... Continue reading

NASCAR and Grand-Am To Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 2007

NASCAR and Grand-Am To Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 2007

MONTREAL, Oct. 2 -- Groupe motorise international (s.e.c.) ("GMI") and International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") are pleased to announce today they have entered into a limited partnership to organize, promote and hold certain events at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. A race weekend is scheduled for t ... Continue reading

News From USW: USW Announces Intent to Terminate Goodyear Contract

News From USW: USW Announces Intent to Terminate Goodyear Contract

PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that it delivered the required notice to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and that unless a tentative agreement is reached; the contract will terminate on October 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EST. As a three-year master contract approached its July 22 ... Continue reading

NEWS RELEASE: 2006 NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment Pogram Launched

NEWS RELEASE: 2006 NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment Pogram Launched

Media Contact: Kurt Culbert, 704-632-7960 Kurt.Culbert@sprint.com fans to decide "Nextel most dramatic moment" THROUGH NINE-Week voting process Award decided by NASCAR fans throughout Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup RESTON, Va. ¯ Oct. 2, 2006 ¯ Sprint Nextel announced today enhancements to the "Nextel Most Dramatic M ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals

NHRA NEWS: Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals

TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS WHAT: Inaugural Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals, the 21st of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in three categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competitors in six categories earn ... Continue reading

Nippon Paint Acquires Rohm and Haas Automotive Coatings; Introduces NB Coatings

Nippon Paint Acquires Rohm and Haas Automotive Coatings; Introduces NB Coatings

Combined Innovation and Global Reach Position Nippon to Meet Plastic Coating Needs of Automakers Worldwide OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 2 -- Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (NPC) announced today that it has finalized its purchase of the majority of Rohm and Haas Company's (ROH) Automotive Coatings business, and will introduce NB Coatings ... Continue reading

OEConnection and ADP Dealer Services Form Alliance to Provide Integration for Auto Dealership Services

OEConnection and ADP Dealer Services Form Alliance to Provide Integration for Auto Dealership Services

RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in e- commerce parts exchange and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, announced a strategic alliance with The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), a leading provider of dealer management sys ... Continue reading

Penske Selects Chevron Delo as Sole Lubricant Supplier in North America

Penske Selects Chevron Delo as Sole Lubricant Supplier in North America

AutoChannel, Today Chevron Delo announced that Penske Truck Leasing, one of the largest transportation services companies, will entrust the lubrication needs of over 200,000 class 6-8 trucks, operating in North America, to the Chevron Delo brand (press release below). Under the agreement, Chevron will provide Delo lubr ... Continue reading

Plantwatch, Inc. and NetCon Technologies Become SeQent

Plantwatch, Inc. and NetCon Technologies Become SeQent

TROY, Mich.--SeQent is the new identity for the former companies of Plantwatch, Inc. and NetCon Technologies—both London, Ontario-based providers of distributed, real-time enterprise messaging and alert solutions. SeQent today announced that the company recently opened its first US office to support its growth in Tro ... Continue reading

Press Release: Payless Partners with Credit Acceptance Corporation to Provide Guaranteed Credit Approval

Press Release: Payless Partners with Credit Acceptance Corporation to Provide Guaranteed Credit Approval

George A. Newman Director of Operations Payless Car Sales, Inc. 2350-N 34th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713-3614 (727) 323-0943 Ext. 812 gnewman@paylesscarsales.com An Avalon Global Group Company *********************************************************************** ********************* IMPORTANT: The informati ... Continue reading

Rob Bunker - Road Atlanta race

Rob Bunker - Road Atlanta race

Some athletes carry lucky charms or talismans in competition; Rob Bunker carries his objectives. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen tried a new tactic for the Sept. 29 Star Mazda Championship race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. He recorded his goals for the race, tucked the note in the pocket of his driver suit and went on ... Continue reading

Rohm and Haas Company Sells its Automotive Coatings Business to Nippon Paint

Rohm and Haas Company Sells its Automotive Coatings Business to Nippon Paint

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2 -- Rohm and Haas Company said today that it finalized the sale of its Automotive Coatings business to Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (NPC). The business was sold for $230 million, plus a working capital adjustment. The sale involved the company's North American Automotive Coatings business (United States, ... Continue reading

ROUSH READY TO TACKLE THE TURNS IN FIRST GRAND-AM CUP START

ROUSH READY TO TACKLE THE TURNS IN FIRST GRAND-AM CUP START

For Immediate Release ROUSH READY TO TACKLE THE TURNS IN FIRST GRAND-AM CUP START LIVONIA, Mich. (October 2, 2006) - Jack Roush, Jr. might just be one of the most versatile drivers in motorsports. The 33-year old has gone from go-karts to drag racing and now sets his sights on the left-and-right turns of the Grand Amer ... Continue reading

Salt Lake Subaru Dealers Show They Care

Salt Lake Subaru Dealers Show They Care

- During the month of October, Subaru drivers can bring their vehicles in for a free inspection including an MPG inspection that will help owners maximize fuel efficiency - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. and its Salt Lake area dealers today announced their support of Fall Car Care Month, a nationw ... Continue reading

Sascha Maassen - Petit Le Mans win

Sascha Maassen - Petit Le Mans win

Sascha Maassen increased his lead in the American Le Mans Series LMP2 driver championship after overcoming a seven-lap deficit to win the class in the 1000-mile Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., on Sept. 30. Maassen, of Raeren, Belgium, combined with Timo Bernhard of Dittweiler, Germany, and Emmanuel Col ... Continue reading

SMITH EYES TITLE

SMITH EYES TITLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-298 SMITH EYES NORTHEAST FOCUS TITLE AT SEEKONK Barring any unforeseeable circumstances, Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa. will claim the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series title this weekend. A two-day, one race show at Seekonk (Mass.) S ... Continue reading

STAR 2007 Draft 2 Release Illustrates STAR's Rapid Response to Member Change Requests

STAR 2007 Draft 2 Release Illustrates STAR's Rapid Response to Member Change Requests

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 2 -- Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), a global Information Technology (IT) standards body for the retail automotive industry, published Draft 2 on September 29, 2006. The September 29th release is a draft release, allowing STAR members to quickly take advantage of recent changes r ... Continue reading

State Auto Selects TeaLeaf to Ensure Optimal Agent Portal Usability and Effectiveness

State Auto Selects TeaLeaf to Ensure Optimal Agent Portal Usability and Effectiveness

Leading Insurance Supplier Utilizes TeaLeaf to Provide Efficient and Seamless Online Transactions SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2 -- TeaLeaf, the leader in Customer Experience Management, today announced that the State Auto Insurance Companies, a leading property and casualty insurance group, are using TeaLeaf CX solutions to di ... Continue reading

Tenaris to Complete Acquisition of Maverick Tube Corporation on October 5, 2006

Tenaris to Complete Acquisition of Maverick Tube Corporation on October 5, 2006

LUXEMBOURG--Tenaris S.A. (BCBA:TS) (BMV:TS) (BI:TEN) announced that, following the vote today by a majority of Maverick Tube Corporation’s stockholders in favor of the proposed acquisition by Tenaris, the acquisition should be completed on October 5, 2006. On that date, Tenaris will transfer to the paying agent for t ... Continue reading

Terre Haute Sprints Friday-Saturday

Terre Haute Sprints Friday-Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-293 TERRE HAUTE'S "FALL HARVEST TONY HULMAN CLASSIC" OFFERS PIVOTAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Saturday's 36th running of the "Tony Hulman Classic" at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track continues an American short-track racing tradition and conclude ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group Named One of the Pacific Northwest’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program

The Cobalt Group Named One of the Pacific Northwest’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program

SEATTLE--The Cobalt Group, Inc., the leading provider of marketing services to the automotive industry, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for the Pacific Northwest. This award represents a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the Washington, Oregon and Idaho by Del ... Continue reading

The Lone Star Aquila

The Lone Star Aquila

The Aquila Has Landed - in Texas Fresh from taking London by storm at the London Motor Show where dealers and the general public were clamouring for a place on the order book, Aquila owner Milan Mladenovic has done a deal with a "prominent US sports car producer" to assemble and manufacture the retro styled signature A ... Continue reading

Thoman Regional Champ

Thoman Regional Champ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-300 THOMAN CLAIMS REGIONAL MIDGET TITLE AT WET BERLIN Scott Thoman didn't need rain Saturday at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich. to claim his first USAC championship, but it came anyway. Nevertheless, the Indianapolis native left the track with ... Continue reading

Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc. Names Joseph R. Ponteri as President and Chief Executive Officer

Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc. Names Joseph R. Ponteri as President and Chief Executive Officer

James E. Finley, former CEO, will continue to serve on company's board of directors in an advisory role BRUNSWICK, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Officials at Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc. today announced the appointment of Joseph R. Ponteri, 62, as the company's new President & Chief Executive Officer. The change is eff ... Continue reading

TomTom and Johnson Controls Collaborate to Bring New Features and Functions to Car Navigation Products

TomTom and Johnson Controls Collaborate to Bring New Features and Functions to Car Navigation Products

- Johnson Controls' Bluetooth Mobile Device Gateway enables full integration of TomTom portable navigation systems into vehicle electronics - PARIS, Oct. 2 -- TomTom, a leading navigation solution provider, and Johnson Controls , a leader in automotive interior experience, today announced a joint development relationsh ... Continue reading

TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q TORQUEPOWER RACE TEAM REACH SECOND ROUND IN READING

TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q TORQUEPOWER RACE TEAM REACH SECOND ROUND IN READING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q TORQUEPO ... Continue reading

USW Gives Notice to End Contract Extension With Goodyear

USW Gives Notice to End Contract Extension With Goodyear

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- At 1:00 p.m. eastern today, the United Steelworkers (USW) advised Goodyear that it was giving the Company the required 72-hour notice to terminate the extension of the parties' labor contract. The contract had expired on July 22, 2006, and both parties agreed to an extension that could be termina ... Continue reading

Vialafil latest Sponsor for #74 of Derrike Cope

Vialafil latest Sponsor for #74 of Derrike Cope

Newton-Everett Biotech to Sponsor NASCAR Veteran Derrike Cope in NEXTEL Cup Series Wilkes Barre, PA—October 2, 2006--- Newton-Everett Biotech, the world renowned maker of premium supplements and nutraceuticals will sponsor NASCAR veteran and former Daytona 500 Champion Derrike Cope in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Serie ... Continue reading

VIDEO from Medialink: Why You May Need Gap Insurance

VIDEO from Medialink: Why You May Need Gap Insurance

--People carry auto insurance, in part, to protect themselves if their car is stolen or if it's damaged or destroyed in an accident. But, sometimes basic insurance coverage isn't enough and you may need something called "gap insurance." (See video at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32462) Auto insurance co ... Continue reading

Vote for Utah's Greatest Hometown Heroes

Vote for Utah's Greatest Hometown Heroes

National Vote Underway for All-time Greatest Heroes - Five Per State - in 5th Anniversary Volvo for life Awards Vote for Top Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; $1 Million in Financial Contributions Provided; Winner Receives Volvo Car for Life IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 -- Who would you give a Volvo to? How about Dan Joh ... Continue reading

Western Midgets Idle Until Madera

Western Midgets Idle Until Madera

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-295 WESTERN MIDGETS IDLE UNTIL OCT. 21 AT MADERA; HANSEN DUSTS OFF VENTURA FOES Jerome Rodela of El Monte, Calif. will resume his pursuit of a repeat championship in the USAC Western Midget Series Oct. 21 at Madera (Calif.) Speedway. He leads ... Continue reading

Wheels, Inc. Honors Top Remarketers at NAAA Convention

Wheels, Inc. Honors Top Remarketers at NAAA Convention

DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 2 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, recently recognized top regional auto auctions at the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) 58th annual convention, which took place Sept. 26-Oct. 1 in Orlando. The following honoree received Wheels' Outstanding Q ... Continue reading

X-Rite Declares Third-Quarter Cash Dividend

X-Rite Declares Third-Quarter Cash Dividend

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--X-Rite, Incorporated (SWX:XRI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third-quarter cash dividend of 2½ cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable November 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2006. X-Rite reported 28,641,3 ... Continue reading

McGilton Ready For Talladega Thunder

McGilton Ready For Talladega Thunder

McGilton Ready For Talladega Thunder TALLADEGA, Ala (Tuesday, October 3, 2006) – With just two races remaining in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, rookie Phillip McGilton (pronounced McJilton) heads to Talladega Superspeedway this week hoping to get on a train of momentum that will roll over into the 2007 season. With a ... Continue reading

Toshiba "Auto Tech" News Issued Today - Storage In The Car

Toshiba "Auto Tech" News Issued Today - Storage In The Car

Hello - I hope your week is off to a good start. Wondering if AutoChannel readers might be interested in the following newsbit released from Toshiba today regarding "digital storage" and emerging car-infotainment systems. As hard disk drives continue to migrate to the vehicle (helping to differentiate dashboard offerin ... Continue reading

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