BMW M6 Convertible in Nieman-Marcus Holiday Catalog
October 5, 2006; BMW is offering the 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and ultimate driving fantasy in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book this year. The driving fantasy features a flight to Germany where you'll drive the Limited Edition M6 Convertible fresh from the assembly line and on the famed Autobahn. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Debuts New Retail Environment
- Subaru of Plano celebrates Grand Opening with special guest Travis Pastrana - DALLAS, Oct. 5 -- An all-glass view into the showroom, granite surfaces, and high, open spaces: Welcome to the next-generation Subaru of America dealership, where these elements of comfort and quality are just some of the design upgrades Su ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.14 Per Share for the Third Quarter of 2006
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.14 per share for the third quarter of 2006. Shareholders of record as of October 20, 2006 will receive the dividend that will be payable November 3, 2006. About Lithia Lithia Motors, Inc. is a Fortune 700 and Ru ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls pone la primera piedra para una fábrica en Macedonia
SKOPJE, Macedonia, October 5 -- El próximo 5 de octubre, Johnson Controls, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en el equipamiento interior de vehículos y electrónica, así como en baterías, pondrá la primera piedra para una nueva fábrica de componentes electrónicos en Europa del Este. A la ceremonia asistirá ... Continue reading
Minnesota's Transportation Amendment Provides a Balanced Approach
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 5 -- The petition being filed in opposition to Minnesota's Transportation Amendment demonstrates the type of approach that has caused transportation funding to be gridlocked for two decades, said Rick Krueger, vice president of Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit and executive director of t ... Continue reading
Honda CRV Breaks New Ad Campaign
What do you CRaVe? Ad Campaign for the All-New Honda CR-V Celebrates Consumers Cravings RPAâs Integrated National Ad Campaign Includes Broadcast, Print, Interactive, In-Theater, Outdoor and Events Santa Monica, Calif., Sept. 28, 2006 â A fully integrated national advertising campaign for the all-new Honda CR- ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Agreement With Ford Motor Company
TORONTO, Canada, October 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD ; LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric ... Continue reading
United Steelworkers Strike Goodyear Master Plants
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said that the United Steelworkers declared a strike against the company after the union rejected a comprehensive proposal from Goodyear that would improve its competitive position while maintaining substantial commitment to manufacturing in North America. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Helps Start Your Own Garage Band
BUY A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GET A FREE GUITAR â HONEST. By Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The Auto Channel GWPâs or gifts with purchase, a long time staple of fragrance and cosmetic brands sold in department stores is coming to Volkswagen dealers in America. VW has teamed up with guitar industry ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--A milestone in the development of improved tire inner liners was announced today by ExxonMobil Chemical Company and The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) following tests to qualify their jointly developed technology for use in passenger vehicle tires in harsh winter conditions. The companiesâ development of ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced that it struck Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2006. The USW delivered the required 72-hour notice to terminate the contract on Monday. Both sides had been working on a day-to-day extension agreement signed in Jul ... Continue reading
IIHS Study: Side Airbags Do Save Lives! (Video Enhanced Story)
Side airbags substantially reduce death risk in cars & SUVs; those that protect people's heads are especially effective ARLINGTON, VA â Side airbags that protect people's heads are reducing driver deaths in cars struck on the near (driver) side by an estimated 37 percent. Airbags that protect only the chest and ab ... Continue reading
DCX To Sell Chery-Built Small Car
Washington DC October 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler has reached a "broad understanding" with Chinese automaker Chery Automobile to set up a joint venture to export subcompact cars "slightly smaller and cheaper than the Dodge Neon" built in China to the United States, reports The New York T ... Continue reading
The Caterpillar C-12 Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Vocational Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- As manufacturers of heavy-duty truck engines strive to meet government-regulated emission standards by implementing new emission technologies, customers are increasingly experiencing ... Continue reading
Car Key Fobs Serve as Status Symbol and Fashion Accessory, According to Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Flashing a glamorous car key fob is a hot new fashion trend, according to Edmunds.comâs summary of Top 10 Most Fabulous Key Fobs (http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/116741/article.html). According to Lexus Product Planning Manager Ben Mitchell, company research discovered that "especia ... Continue reading
The Top Ten Things You Must Have in Your Car
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- Americans are spending more time than ever in their cars. Between carpooling with the kids, running everyday errands, and spending time in those inevitable traffic jams, we don't just drive our cars - we seem to live in them! With all that time spent behind the wheel, there are certain ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Record Revenues for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006
~ Company Maintains Full Year Revenue and Earnings Financial Outlook ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended August 31, 2006. "We are pleased to report record total revenues for the third quarter," said ... Continue reading
Last Big Boat Show of the Year Includes: 2007 Debuts of Big Luxury Sailing Yachts and Powerful Performance Boats; First-Ever Women on the Water Day - Women Get in Free Friday; Free Consumer Demo Rides Throughout Show The 37th Annual International Sail & Power Boat Show is the largest combined in-water and on-land show ... Continue reading
LONDON, October 5 -- The keyless vehicle entry systems market in Europe is becoming commoditised. Currently, remote keyless entry systems are being offered as a standard feature in all cars. In this scenario, automakers and suppliers are depending on passive keyless entry systems to drive growth. Frost & Sullivan (http ... Continue reading
Hella Joins VW Partnership To Create AUTOSAR Software
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Oct. 5 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier one supplier of lighting and electronic equipment for the automotive industry, has partnered with Volkswagen and two other supplier companies to develop a new fully-functional body/comfort electronic control unit (ECU) for future Volkswagen vehicles. During ... Continue reading
Infiniti Launches Next Phase of ``Infiniti in Black'' Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Today, Infiniti announced the evolution of its âInfiniti in Blackâ marketing campaign, Infinitiâs first-ever marketing campaign designed to speak directly to African Americans. Originally launched in 2004, this updated campaign challenges three African American artists -- an illustrator ... Continue reading
Rare Enzo Ferrari Raises More Than $1.15 Million For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)
Luxury Automobile Auctioned Live at the Runway For Life(R) Celebrity Fashion Show in Beverly Hills, California BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Luxury Motors in Chicago, represented by Joe Abbas, CEO, placed the winning bid of $1.15 million to become the proud owner of one of the most famous performance cars in history ... Continue reading
Ready for Expansion: CarDelMar Provides Travellers With More Vacation Freedom
HAMBURG, Germany, October 5 -- - Online Broker CarDelMar Offers Hired Cars at Inexpensive Prices - Low-Cost Hired Cars From Expert Broker CarDelMar at All-Inclusive Prices. See www.cardelmar.com for Better Details. CarDelMar, the car rental specialist, is now in the UK with all-inclusive prices including: taxes, unlimi ... Continue reading
DENVER & MUNICH, Germany--Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX:IMP.TO)(AIM:IMAP.L) today announced an agreement with Siemens VDO to jointly develop products to support emerging Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. The development agreement brings together Siemens VDO, a leading provider of innovative autom ... Continue reading
Enders excited about Richmond after notable last-minute test
Enders excited about Richmond after notable last-minute test RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 4) -- Pro Stock racer Erica Enders is excited about this weekend's inaugural Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals after an impromptu test session on the way to the track produced some big numbers for her Revive-USA Dodge Stratus R/T. With co- ... Continue reading
Vintage Car Racing Comes to Infineon Raceway, Oct. 14-15
Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge Returns to Infineon Raceway, Oct. 14-15 FACT SHEET WHAT: Vintage car racing will take over Infineon Raceway with the Classic Sports Racing Group's (CSRG) 3rd annual CSRG Charity Challenge. All proceeds from the event will benefit Speedway Children's Charities, the charitabl ... Continue reading
Remy Names Philippe James as President and Managing Director of Europe
ANDERSON, Indiana, October 4 -- Remy International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe James as the President and Managing Director of Europe. Previously, James served as the VP and General Manager at Honeywell Automotive and Cables Pirelli S.A. respectively. Additionally, he has over 20 years of e ... Continue reading
Pro Stock star Coughlin adds Comp chase to this weekend's race (NHRA/JEGS)
Pro Stock star Coughlin adds Comp chase to this weekend's race RICHMOND, Va. (Oct 4) -- Jeg Coughlin is jumping back into NHRA competition with a vengeance. Not only is the three-time series champion making his first appearance in his brand-new Slammers Ultimate Milk/Jegs.com Chevrolet Cobalt Pro Stock car for Cagnazzi ... Continue reading
Manheim Guo Pai Auction in Shanghai
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss October 4, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM HOSTS ITS FIRST AUCTION IN CHINA Event Hosted at its State-of-the-art Facility in Shanghai ATLANTA - Manheim expanded its international presence into the world's most populous country when the Manheim Guo Pai auct ... Continue reading
JEFF GORDON AUCTIONS OFF HATS, HELMETS, AND DALE JR'S FIRESUIT
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2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Set to Debut at Orange County Auto Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissanâs 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, October 4 â 8, 2006. The new Altima Hybrid offers all the style, convenience, comfor ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, "Hip Hop" Concept Vehicle at 2006 Orange County Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 4 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Orange County Auto Show with its full line of exciting cars and SUVs, in ... Continue reading
* 'After the Crash' features the story of Larry and Brenda Winters, from Hendersonville, Tenn., who are victims of an underage drunk driving crash * 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, trav ... Continue reading
ZAP Hires Former Segway and JVC Sales Executives
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--ZAP [NYSE Arca:ZP] today announced the hiring of senior sales executives Guy Alderton and Steve Tucker to lead ZAPâs Power Systems and Portable Energy business units. ZAP's revenues for the first six months of 2006 have surpassed all of 2005 with demand for ZAP's full-line of advanced transport ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Special Attrition Program for UAW Associates
DETROIT, Oct. 4 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will offer a special attrition program to all UAW associates at AAM's master agreement facilities in the fourth quarter of 2006. "The unprecedented, yet necessary, structural transformation ... Continue reading
Rhino to Feature RTV's at W.E. ROCK World Rock Crawling Competition
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary and the manufacturer of the Rhino RTV® will be competing at the Rock Cr ... Continue reading
Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo -America's Largest Off Road Show Series
For Immediate Release Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo - America's Largest Off Road Show Series! Mesa, Arizona (October 3, 2006) - G&R Racing has been invited to display the winning trophy truck from the 2006 SCORE San Felipe 250 and the Best In The Desert Terrible's Town 250 at this weekend's largest off r ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Down Again in September 2006
Automakers sold 1,354,365 vehicles in September, down from a sub par August, which recorded 1,487,393 units sold. Of total September sales, International nameplates accounted for 631,488 units â bringing the group market share to a total of 46.6 percent for the month and 45.9 percent year-to-date. GM held onto its ... Continue reading
Rick Wagoner's Remarks Regarding GM's Decision On The Proposed Alliance With Renault/Nissan
Rick Wagoner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Corporation GM Global Headquarters at the Renaissance Center Thanks, Steve. Good afternoon, everyone⦠thanks for joining us. A couple of hours ago, we issued a joint press release with Nissan and Renault, stating that we have agreed to terminate dis ... Continue reading
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