"OBNOXIOUS ODOR" A Lemon Makes
PRESS RELEASE "OBNOXIOUS ODOR" IN A BENTLEY MAKES THE CAR A "LEMON" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A jury, in Orange County, California, has determined that a "smelly" 2001 Bentley Arnage is a "lemon" under California's consumer protection statutes. The verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, obligates Bentle ... Continue reading
Chevrolet/Deutsch LA – Baseball Apple Pie and Chevrolet Return in Updated “Love Affair”
âBaseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet Marty Bernstein tips us off to a sequel to the famous and effective 1974 Chevy TV ad campaign. The famed commercial had our nation singing in 1974, changing car commercials and automotive branding forever, is back with a modern spin. The new spot âLove Affairâ ... Continue reading
UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - DAY 1 - English/American/Italian
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Cooper Tire and S3 Magazine Search for Cover Car
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Michelle R. Zeisloft 419-424-4251 mrzeisloft@coopertire.com Cooper Tire and S3 Magazine Search for Cover Car One cool ride will be featured on the Cover of S3 Magazine FINDLAY, OHIO, JULY 5, 2006 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has teamed up with Speed, Style & Sound ... Continue reading
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, New York
We would love for one of your writers to come visit Fort Ticonderoga and the Champlain Valley of New York state as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War through 2010. Would it be possible to send you a press kit? Background information on the Fort is enclosed. For Immediate Release Contact: Li ... Continue reading
Long happy to be “back” with KCR Eddyville, Ky. – Carl will be back behind the wheel of the #23 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Long last drove the #23 at Nashville Superspeedway last month. Because of a prior commitment to race in the Nextel Cup Series, Long yielded to a replacement ... Continue reading
Water News Release: EPA to Infuse Almost $1 Billion Into Drinking Water Programs
News for Release: Wednesday, July 5, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA to Infuse Almost $1 Billion Into Drinking Water Programs *Contact: (Media only) Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov (Other inquiries) Veronica Blette, (202) 564-4094 / blette.veronica@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - July ... Continue reading
Belmont Looking to Back up Strong Run at Kansas
Belmont Looking to Back up Strong Run at Kansas LEXI NGTON, NC - After working his way up to 6th place from 30th on the starting grid during the Kansas Lottery $200 Grand ARCA RE/MAX series event at Kansas Speedway, Andy Belmont enters the WLWT Channel 5 event at Kentucky Speedway with high hopes of a solid top ten fin ... Continue reading
Denver - Fuller - Pre-race 7-6-06
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Louisiana-Pacific / 84 Lumber / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Fiery Fuller focuses on Western Swing and beyond DENVER (July 6) -- Racing in his first full year ... Continue reading
Graduated Driver Licensing Reduces Fatal Crashes by 11 Percent
July 3, 2006Restrictions Decrease Fatal Crashes for 16-year-old DriversSusan P. BakerTest Your Graduated Driver License KnowledgeGraduated driver licensing programs reduce, by an average of 11 percent, the incidence of fatal crashes of 16-year-old drivers, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloo ... Continue reading
GRANTS PASS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPLOYS ICOP
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com GRANTS PASS DEPARTMENT ... Continue reading
PLEASE NOTE: Next race is July 8 - Morris, IL (co-sanctioned by USAC, UMARA & WOWMS ------------------- USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 5, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway HEAT RACE: (10 laps) 1. Scott Thoman (#88 Thoman), 2. Travis Young (#11 Young), 3. Tate Martz (#2 Steele), 4. Mel Ken ... Continue reading
USAC SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS (Presented by K & N Engineering): July 7, 2006 - Joliet, Illinois - Chicagoland Speedway - "USG Fiberock 100" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Aaron Pierce, 26, Pierce-30.982; 2. Jay Drake, 41, Paternoster-31.089; 3. Dave Steele, 1, Steenbergen/Team Six-R-31.520; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, BK/Leffler-3 ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY -- MOPAR MILE HIGH NHRA NATIONALS
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) * * M E D I A A D V I S O R Y * * MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS: MEDIA DINNER AND BLOCK PARTY WHAT: NHRA/MOPAR MEDIA DINNER: Media are invited to meet drivers from the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series who will compete in the 27th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nat ... Continue reading
NOTE: Paul Crafton in car #41 in feature. -------------- USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Sparta, Kentucky - Kentucky Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Derek Fisher (#50 Leeke), 2. Chett Gehrke (#93 Gehrke), 3. Zach Schiff (#5 East), 4. ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Built Ford Tough 225 Qualifying, Page 1 July 8, 2006 Kentucky Speedway Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 20 Ford F-150, claimed his first career Craftsman Truck Series Bud Pole this afternoon in qualifying for tonight's Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway. Ambrose, a two-time Australi ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Morris, Illinois - Grundy County Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Steve Thinnes, 48, Thinnes-14.754; 2. Jim Anderson, 36, Anderson-14.775; 3. Rich Corson, 99, Guess-14.776; 4. Scott Thoman, 88, Thoman-14.878; 5. ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Toronto Report - Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES IN TORONTO; ROCKETSPORTS READY TO GO RACING TORONTO, Canada (July 8, 2006) – Preparing to make his third Champ Car start tomorrow, Tonis Kasemets participated in final qualif ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Toledo, OH - Toledo Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-14.776; 2. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-14.851; 3. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-14.888; 4. Bobby Santos III, 98s, Santos-14.902; 5. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, July 11 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, July 13, 2006 to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fisc ... Continue reading
Please review our media/fan web site at _www.teamjegs.com_ (http://www.teamjegs.com/) . The site has been refreshed and I value your opinions regarding the changes we have made. We want this site to be easy for you to find what you are looking for. Once again, thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward t ... Continue reading
Timken Approved as Source to Repair Main Bearings for General Electric CF34-3 Engine
CANTON, Ohio, July 11 -- The Timken Company today announced that its aerospace aftermarket solutions subsidiary, Bearing Inspection, Inc., has been named by Cincinnati-based GE Aircraft Engines as an approved source for the repair of bearings for the CF34-3 aircraft engine. The approval covers all main-line bearings fo ... Continue reading
Auto Channel- In a recent survey of ASE certified mechanics, 87 percent of mechanics believe American car owners are putting off routine maintenance, mostly for cost reasons which in the long run will can lead to more severe, costly problems. While motorists know that regular maintenance is important to keeping their f ... Continue reading
NHRA Eastern Junior Conference Finals - Thursday from Bristol Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL DRAGWAY THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 428-0289 O'REILLY'S JR. CONFERENCE FINALS KICKS OFF AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY BRISTOL, Tenn. - Over 600 kids from 20 different states and ea ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--July 13, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announces the release date for second quarter 2006 earnings as Wednesday, July 26, 2006, with a conference call to follow Thursday, July 27, 2006. The Company's second quarter 2006 earnings will be released after 5:30 p.m. central time on Wednes ... Continue reading
Bazemore No. 7 qualifier in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE NO. 7 QUALIFIER IN DENVER MORRISON, Colo. ... Continue reading
DSR Pro Stock qualifying notes
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DON SCHUMACHER RACING PRO STOCK QUALIFYING NOTES G ... Continue reading
NHRA Eastern Junior Conference Finals, Saturday from Bristol Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL DRAGWAY SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 428-0289 EASTERN CONFERENCE JR. CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY BRISTOL, Tenn. - Champions were crowned today in eight individua ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson breaks in new car at Mopar Mile-High Nationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net ROOKIE CARLSON BREAKS IN NEW CAR AT MOPAR MILE-HIG ... Continue reading
PANASONIC TOYOTA F-1 CAR COMING TO MONTEREY HISTORICS
Contact: Jan Fambro RWB LLC (310) 826-2962 jan@rwb-llc.com PANASONIC TOYOTA F-1 CAR COMING FROM GERMANY TO ATTEND ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE RACES PRESENTED BY TOYOTA UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR UP-CLOSE LOOK AT F-1 RACE CAR TORRANCE, Calif. (July 17, 2006) – Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and Panasonic Toyota Ra ... Continue reading
Avis and Budget Introduce Where2(TM) GPS System
State-of-the-Art GPS Navigators Being Supplied by Garmin(R) PARSIPPANY, N.J., and OLATHE, Kan., July 17 -- Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC today announced that Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car will begin offering Where2 -- a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system built by Garmin, a leader in GPS navigation ... Continue reading
Coons Midget Lead in Jeopardy at Milwaukee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-185 1_POINT COONS LEAD IN JEOPARDY AT MILWAUKEE Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. is just one point ahead of Bryan Clauson in the USAC National Midget Series standings going into this weekend's race at the Milwaukee (Wis.) Mile. Jay Drake is just ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway Results -- August 4, 2006
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE !!! BRADY SHORT TAKES #3 !!! JOHN DEMOSSS TAKES #2 CHRIS DEWEESE WINS FIRST OF THE SEASON BLOOMINGTON, IN (August 4, 2006) - Last night members ... Continue reading
Daniels Pads Championship Lead With Third-Straight MX-5 Cup Pole At Trois-Rivieres
For Immediate Release Daniels Pads Championship Lead With Third-Straight MX-5 Cup Pole At Trois-Rivieres CANADA (Aug. 5, 2006) - Series point leader Jim Daniels, of Germantown, Tenn., captured his fourth SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook pole position of the season Saturday, and ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Kroger 200 (Busch), Page 1 August 5, 2006 O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis GREG BIFFLE-16-Ameriquest Mortgage Ford Fusion (Finished 4th) - HOW WAS YOUR CAR TONIGHT? "We adjusted on it. I don't know what happened practicing in the daytime. I felt like I had my car pretty good and then i ... Continue reading
"Hot Rod" Fuller special release 8-5-06
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / 84 Lumber / Louisiana-Pacific / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: <mailto:Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com> Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com By Rob Geiger Sr., NHRA.com Senior Editor 8/5/2006 Rod Ful ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Gateway Int'l Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY, ST. LOUIS Saturday, August 5, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 REICHERT, BURNETT HOLD ON TO TOP QUALIFIER STATUS AT NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING EVENT ST. LOUIS - In the final rounds of qualifying at Gate ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Infineon Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY, SONOMA, CALIF. Saturday, August 5, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SHIELDS, GASPARRELLI SET THE PACE IN QUALIFYING AT INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. - Qualifying is complete at Infineon Raceway's NHRA Lucas ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 3, 2005 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Brett Engstrom (#5 Engstrom), 2. J.R. Williams (#74 Williams), 3. Aaron Shankerman (#88 Shankerman), 4. Nick Carlson (#44 Carlson), 5. ... Continue reading
Carfax Alert: VIN Cloning May Turn Innocent Car Buyers into Suspected Criminals
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 7, 2006--We've all been put on alert following the recent announcement of the Top 25 most stolen vehicles. But have you ever thought about what happens to those cars? The fact is, thousand of consumers may end up unknowingly buying one. Out of the 1.5 million vehicles stolen in the United States each ... Continue reading
Proceeds From Vehicle Auctions to Benefit Variety's Kids: The Children's Charity and The NASCAR Foundation CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 7 -- Beginning today, racing aficionados and movie buffs will have an opportunity to bid on and buy four of the "prop" race cars driven by Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Coh ... Continue reading
Kasemets to race at Watkins Glen in Rocketsports DP Car
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com KASEMETS STEPS INTO A DIFFERENT RACE CAR THIS WEEKEND FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING EAST LANSING, Michigan (August 7, 2006) – Tonis Kasemets may have only signed a six-race Champ Car deal with the Rocke ... Continue reading
MapQuest's Route Builder Could Put Someone in the Driver's Seat
DENVER--Aug. 7, 2006-- MapQuest Announces Crossfire Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes to Win a Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited Just in time for the last thrills of summer, MapQuest and the Chrysler brand today announced the MapQuest Crossfire Summer Giveaway Sweepstakes in which consumers have the chance to win one of th ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 7 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 on Tuesday August 8, 2006, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call on the following day that will be simultaneously broadcast l ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Subsidiary Acquires Motor Production Facility in Slovakia
BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- A subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the acquisition of a Slovakian electric motor production business, Dana Emerson Actuator Systems (DEAS), from Dana Corporation. The terms of the planned acquisition were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 7, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) TIFFANY SUTTLES(tiffanysuttles@hotmail.com) 06-223 CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS RACING TOWARD TITLE AT FRIENDSHIP INDIANAPOLIS – Friday night’s USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Serie ... Continue reading
Visteon Ranks Highest in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Multimedia Quality Study
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 7 -- Visteon Corporation has set a benchmark for quality as it ranks highest in the AM/FM/Single CD Player segment of the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The Visteon system, which i ... Continue reading
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sprint Cars Highlight Thursday and the Return of the Trail Motors Super Sportsman and Street Stocks on Friday at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 8, 2006) - The Sprint Cars will highlight the racing card on Thursday, August 10 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Alo ... Continue reading
Bristol West Announces Second Quarter 2006 Dividend
DAVIE, Fla., Aug. 8 -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.07 per share payable on August 29, 2006 to all stockholders of record as of August 15, 2006. About Bristol West Bristol West Holdings, Inc. began its operations in 1973, and provides private pass ... Continue reading
Carbon Fabric, UD Carbon prepreg for carbon disc wheels
To : President Attn : Purchasing & marketing Dept Subj : Carbon Fabric, UD Carbon prepreg for carbon disc wheels Dear, Sir We are specialized in manufacturing Fibreglass Fabric, Multiaxial Stiched Fabric, Uni-directional Carbon prepreg, Carbon Fabric, Basalt Fabric, Long Fiber Reinforced Thermalplastics. 3K and 12k Car ... Continue reading
Cherry Bomb Vortex High Performance Muffler Now Available for Most Cars, Trucks and SUVs Loudon, TN – (August 8, 2006) … The legendary Cherry Bomb glass pack made its fame on the 60s and 70s muscle cars, and is now reclaiming its throne with the Cherry Bomb Vortex. The Vortex, the premium brand of Cherry B ... Continue reading
GKN DRIVELINE INTRODUCES TWO NEW TORQUE MANAGEMENT DEVICES
For Immediate Release GKN DRIVELINE INTRODUCES TWO NEW TORQUE MANAGEMENT DEVICES AUBURN HILLS, Mich. â GKN Driveline is launching two new torque management products in North America this year. Available on three new 2007-model DaimlerChrysler vehicles, GKN Drivelineâs new power transfer unit (PTU) for all-whe ... Continue reading
Hella Traverse City Press Release
For Immediate Release HELLA ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY GAINS OEM INTEREST PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich. — Hella’s use of laser radar in adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology soon may find its way into North American vehicle programs, company officials predict. According to an article in the June issue of The Hans ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club 2006 Meijer Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Magna Announces Second Quarter and Year To Date Results
AURORA, ON, Aug. 8 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, -------------------- -- ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Rallynotes Team to mark one year of rally at Gorman.
PRESS RELEASE Rallynotes.com Media Irvine, California webkris@yahoo.com Pictures: Yujiro Otsuki Release Date: 08/08/2006 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *********************************************************************** * “RALLYNOTES TEAM TO MARK ONE YEAR OF RALLY AT GORMAN.” Hungry Valley, the same stages and locat ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Denver Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com POSTITIVE MOMENTUM CARRIES ROCKETSPORTS RACING TO THE MILE HIGH CITY EAST LANSING, Michigan (August 8, 2006) – After a good race weekend on the streets of San Jose during Round Nine of the Bridges ... Continue reading
Scott Pruett, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Watkins Glen Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Scott Pruett, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Race Advance AMD at the Glen- Watkins Glen International No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Driver Line-Up: This weekend road racing veteran Scott Pruett will be behind the wh ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 8, 2006--Teres Solutions(TM), Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced that it has integrated its SAIL(R) Indirect software with Lenders Protection(TM), a service from CUNA Mutual Group that insures credit unions ag ... Continue reading
Top Five's for the Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway
Untitled Stationery Top Five’s for the Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway The All American Race Team: Edwards Motorsports (Left: Danny - Right: Greg) For Immediate Release August 5, 2006 By: Karla Watkins Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series During Time Trials, Greg Edwards (No. 27) qua ... Continue reading
Traverse City Press Releases for Bob Gordon
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Wallonia Traverse City Press Release
MEDIA ADVISORY WALLONIA, BELGIUM SPONSORS TRAVERSE CITY EVENTS TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Attendees at the Management Briefing Seminars can get a taste of Belgian chocolate along with information about advantages of the Wallonia region of Belgium for automotive companies. Jean-Pierre Vasaune, Director of Business Develop ... Continue reading
Leoni Motor Express Partners with Andy Belmont for Remainder of 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Tour
Leoni Motor Express Partners with Andy Belmont for Remainder of 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Tour Chicago Heights, IL. - Leoni Motor Express, a freight company in business since 1930 has agreed to sponsor Andy Belmont on the ARCA RE/MAX Series tour for the balance of the 2006 season. "This is looking like a great relationship" "We ... Continue reading
Astrata Delivers Singapore's Hazmat Vehicle Tracking And Homeland Security System
System will Protect Singapore from the Threat of Terrorism SINGAPORE, Sept. 20 -- The innovative vehicle tracking system created for the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) by Astrata Group Incorporated (OTC BB: ATTG) has now been commissioned, handed over and accepted by Singapore's Government, it was announced today ... Continue reading
Carbon Fabric, UD Carbon prepreg and glassfiber
To : President Attn : Purchasing & marketing Dept Subj : Carbon Fabric, UD Carbon prepreg and glassfiber Dear, Sir We are specialized in manufacturing Fibreglass Fabric, Multiaxial Stiched Fabric, Uni-directional Carbon prepreg, Carbon Fabric, Basalt Fabric, Long Fiber Reinforced Thermalplastics. 3K and 12k Carbon Fabr ... Continue reading
Named Exclusive Ground Transportation Provider for ACTE Global Education Conference in Barcelona, October 22-24 WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Carey International Inc., the leader in chauffeured ground transportation services has teamed with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) as a Chairman's Level Sponsor f ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Expands Seventh Annual Matchmaker Event with Mentoring Competition
* One minority-owned or one woman-owned business chosen for a year-long mentorship with Tier One suppliers * Six minority supplier finalists selected from 45 submissions to share business ideas for one-on-one mentoring competition * More than 250 exhibitors participate in Chrysler Group's Matchmaker event WHAT: Six min ... Continue reading
Chrysler's First SUV is Industry's First Full-Size SUV With Trailer Sway Control
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Arriving at dealerships later this month, the all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen will be the industry's first full-size SUV to offer standard Trailer Sway Control technology. The technology improves trailer stability and increases towing safety. "Boasting unsurpassed capability, Chrysler Aspen ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 20 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, today presented the OEM Scorecard to leading automotive suppliers. The OEM Scorecard is a strategic-analysis tool for automotive suppliers, OEMs and financial analysts that measures and ... Continue reading
David Stremme Dover Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Coors Light Advance Dover 400 - Dover International Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Crew Chief Steve Lane and the Coors Light crew are taking chassis No. 611 for the event this weekend. Dav ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Executive Elected to RV Industry Association Board of Directors
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 20 -- Jason D. Lippert, President and CEO of Lippert Components, Inc., a subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated , was elected on Friday to the board of directors of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). "We congratulate Jason on this achievement," said Leigh J. Abrams, Drew ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Sept. 20, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ECFL) today announced that the acquisition of eAutoDrop Inc. (www.eautodrop.com) is nearly finalized and is pleased to announce the acquisition for the parent company, CompleteAuto Inc. (www.completeauto.com). "The addition of CompleteAuto gives eCarfly the ability to ... Continue reading
Fall Color Picks Up Pace in Upper Peninsula, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Michigan's annual fall color show has picked up the pace in the state's Upper Peninsula, with many of the state parks in the region reporting color development at 45-50 percent, reports AAA Michigan. According to observers at Bewabic State Park in Crystal Falls and Muskallonge Lake State Pa ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Sept. 20, 2006--William J. Kohler has joined the law firm of Butzel Long as a senior attorney practicing in the firm's Detroit office. He joined the firm after serving for six years as vice president and general counsel of Johnson Controls' automotive operations in North and South America. Johnson Controls is ... Continue reading
GEICO to Hire More Than 500 for Fredericksburg Office
Career Fairs Begin September 21 FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 20 -- Since GEICO opened its Fredericksburg operations center in 1989, the office has grown to become one of the largest employers in Stafford County with nearly 3,000 associates -- and it has no plans of stopping. GEICO is now actively recruiting in the area a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 20, 2006--Over 40 million Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receivers were shipped in 2005, but in 2011 the market will have grown to nearly 300 million shipments, according to a new study from ABI Research that tracks GNSS markets across eleven vertical industry segments. That growth will not ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20 -- Citing risks that include the potential danger of uninsured accidents, the Greater Orlando Limousine Association (GOLA), the largest membership organization of limousine operators serving Central Florida, has called on the City's Mayor Buddy Dyer to enact stringent code enforcement against un ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference September 26, 2006
MEDFORD, Ore.--Sept. 20, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that company management will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The company will present at 10:55 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. A live audio webcast will be ac ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel aims high at fast Texas Motorplex
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Date: Sept. 22-24, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MELANIE TROXEL AIMS HIGH AT FAST TEXAS MOTORPLEX ENNIS, T ... Continue reading
Mike Coughlin looking to continue Columbus win streak (NHRA/JEGS)
Mike Coughlin looking to continue Columbus win streak COLUMBUS, Ohio – The last time Mike Coughlin raced his JEGS Mail Order Chevy Cobalt at National Trail Raceway, he won the Top Sportsman title at the second annual JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals. Now, Coughlin will be looking to continue his successful run ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium, Inc. Files Schedule 14C; MSEP Announces Reverse Stock Split
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Sept. 20, 2006--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), a multi-faceted motor sports company specializing in high-performance brake fluid, die cast model cars and car care products, today filed Schedule 14C and announced a reverse split of its outstanding shares. In lieu of an Annual Meeting of Shar ... Continue reading
Team JNE Consulting and Ballistic Motorsports Marketing Will Continue Partnership Through 2007 Ballistic Motorsports Marketing will begin to review prospective marketing partners for Team JNE Consulting's various plans for 2007. Ballistic Motorsports Marketing have been successfully secured marketing partners for vario ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Releases Complete Detailed Coverage for Finland
Highest Attribution Level Covers 100% Of Finnish Population CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has achieved another milestone in their plans for 100% complete Detailed Coverage of Western Europe. With the Q2/06 release of comp ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sept. 20, 2006--News From USW: United Steelworkers (USW) Local 850 members received public support last night in their struggle against their Charlotte employer, Continental Tire. A resolution was passed by the Mecklenburg County Commissioners acknowledging that Continental Tire has abandoned most of i ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: Aftermarket Financial Benchmarking Data Presented in AAIA Report
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NEWS RELEASE: Strategies to Partner with Insurance Advisors at the Aftermarket Financial Symposium
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Outsourcing Opportunities in the Four Wheel Drive Transmission Sector amid Technology Overhaul
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42317) has announced the addition of Automotive 4WD Transmissions: Technology, Markets, Suppliers and Manufacturers - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. The 4WD market is changing. In Europe and North America, consumer p ... Continue reading
Agreement With Ninth Major Manufacturer In As Many Months Demonstrates Broad Market Potential of Fundamental MMP Portfolio Technologies CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 20 -- Patriot Scientific Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: PTSCE) confirmed today that Kenwood Corporation has become the ninth major manufacturer in as many months ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 20, 2006--PPG Industries has acquired privately held Sierracin Corporation, Sylmar, Calif., a supplier of aerospace transparencies, including windshields, windows and canopies. Terms were not disclosed. Sierracin employs approximately 600 people and has been a leading supplier of advanced composite tr ... Continue reading
Press Release: Greg Horn Joins Mitchell International as VP of Industry Relations
Dear Editor, Mitchell has appointed Greg Horn as VP of Industry Relations. I have pasted below the complete press release for your reference and consideration. If you have any follow up questions for Mitchell or Mr. Horn, please do not hesitate to contact me. I appreciate your time, thank you. -kam -------------------- ... Continue reading
Press Release: Payless Car Sales Provides Online Shoppers Leasing Alternative
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 <mailto:gnewman@paylesscarsales.com> gnewman@paylesscarsales.com An Avalon Global Group Company *********************************************************************** ********* ... Continue reading
Agreement Unites One of North America's Largest Auto Shows with A Global Leader in News Distribution NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- PR Newswire announced today that it has been named the official news service provider for the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/chica ... Continue reading
Pro Stock favorite Enders 'Revives' championship chase with new sponsor
Pro Stock favorite Enders 'Revives' championship chase with new sponsor DALLAS (Sept. 20) -- It didn't take second-year Pro Stock superstar Erica Enders long to secure a major sponsor for her new racing operation, signing food, nutrition, and beverage company Revive USA as the primary backer of her Dodge Stratus R/T fo ... Continue reading
Road America Rounds 11 & 12: A Preview
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ROCKETSPORTS LOOKS FORWARD TO RETURNING TO ROAD AMERICA TO BUILD ON PAST RESULTS WITH EXPERIENCED DR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS LOOKS FORWARD TO RETURNING TO ROAD AMERICA TO BUILD ON PAST RESULTS WITH EXPERIENCED DRIVERS EAST LANSING, Michigan (September 20, 2006) – Rocketsports Racing has three factors that a ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights: Dover
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights Dover International Speedway NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Friday, Sept. 22 10 a.m. EDT Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. Who: Mark Martin, driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Where: Dover International Speedway Media Center NEXTEL Leader Bonus - $10,000 If the points leader wins the Dover 400, h ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Notice Concerning Amendment to the Forecast of FY2007 Semi-Annual Unconsolidated Financial Results Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Based on recent developments in our business performance, Toyota Motor Corporation amends, as below, its unconsolida ... Continue reading
Transmission Symposium: Programme now online
5 th International CTI Symposium Innovative Automotive Transmissions Programme is now online: http://www.transmission-symposium.com <http://www.transmission-symposium.com/> <http://www.citop-online.de/> Press Announcement / Invitation to the Press Dear editor, we would appreciate you announcing this event in your media ... Continue reading
AAA Travel Brings Cubs Fans, Players Together with Exclusive Trip to Disney
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 20 -- AAA Chicago gives baseball fans the chance to meet Cubs players while having fun at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. in December. Imagine swinging a bat during batting practice with Gary Matthews or Lee Smith, attending private receptions with Ryan Dempster, Matt Murtton or Aramis Ramirez an ... Continue reading
Affinia Group to Close Cambridge, Ontario Facility
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Affinia Group Inc. announced that it will close its WIX Filtration manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario. Production will be consolidated into other global manufacturing locations by the end of the first half of 2007. The move will be coordinated to have no impact on the company's c ... Continue reading
Another One-Two Finish for the Edwards Brothers - Langley Speedway
Untitled Stationery Another One-Two Finish for the Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway For Immediate Release September 16, 2006 By: Karla Watkins www.edwardsmotorsports.com Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series After a rain delay for racing at Langley Saturday night, the Crossroads Fuels La ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va.--Sept. 20, 2006--The following statement was issued today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) President and CEO Gary Shapiro regarding CEA's comments recently filed to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). CEA details why Charter Communications' request for waiver of common reliance o ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 after the close of market on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. On Thursday, October 5, 2006 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and ... Continue reading
DSR/Matco Tools sign three-year associate sponsorship agreement
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DSR SIGNS THREE-YEAR ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH MATCO TOOLS INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2006) - Don Schumacher confirmed today that Don Schumacher Racing has ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Fujitsu Develops SmartCODEC(TM) Streamlined Image Compression Technology for Automotive Applications; Enables Transmission of Multiple Digital Images on In-Vehicle Networks Kawasaki, Japan, Sept. 21, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced t ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 Starts to Invite Sponsors
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NEWS RELEASE: Registration Now Open for AUTO 2007 Face-2-Face Conference
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Rafa Matos Seeks Atlantic Victory at Road America - Named to A1GP Effort
Raphael Matos Seeks Atlantic Victory to Close Rookie Campaign at Road America Young Brazilian Named to A1 Team Brazil Effort ELKHART LAKE, Wisc, September 20, 2006 - Young, Brazilian race driver Raphael "Rafa" Matos enters his final Yokohama Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda Series event of ... Continue reading
Team owner/driver Enders begins anew in Dallas
Team owner/driver Enders begins anew in Dallas DALLAS (Sept. 20) -- Indy was a big race for Pro Stock driver Erica Enders, and not for what she did on the racetrack. It was at this year's event when the 22-year-old from Houston realized a lifelong dream and took ownership of her own race team. Three weeks later, Enders ... Continue reading
Toyota Partners With NBA Star Chris Paul - Photos Available
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -- Toyota, the world's second-largest automaker, announced the partnership with Chris Paul, star point guard for the NBA New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and 2005-06 T-Mobile Rookie of The Year. The announcement was made at the Toyota-sponsored Celebrity Bowling Tournament during Paul's inaugural Win ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 22-23, 2006 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - Mopar Thunder @ the "4-Crown Nationals" QUALIFICATIONS: (Held Sept. 22) 1. Darren Hagen, 97, Kunz-16.466; 2. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-16.504; 3. Danny Stratton, 2s, Lein-16.506; 4. ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 23, 2006 - Anderson, California - Shasta Raceway Park - (Co-sanctioned by CASA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Murgoitio, 20, Hamilton-14.538; 2. Bradley Galedrige, 21, Hamilton-14.572; 3. Tony Hunt, 4, Kaiser-14.754; 4. Kody Swanson, 75, KT-14.799; 5. ... Continue reading
Baca reaches elite eight in Lone Star State
Baca reaches elite eight in Lone Star State DALLAS (Sept. 24) -- David Baca came to the 21st annual O'Reilly Fall Nationals needing to gain points on the racers directly in front of him in the POWERade points. He accomplished that goal with a quarterfinal finish that helped him pull to within 46 points on the top 10, a ... Continue reading
Beckman first-round finisher in Texas Funny Car debut
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Date: Sept. 22-24, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN FIRST-ROUND FINISHER IN TEXAS FUNNY CAR DEBUT ENN ... Continue reading
Capps gains ground on Force with quarterfinal finish in Texas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Date: Sept. 22-24, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS GAINS GROUND ON FORCE WITH QUARTERFINAL FINISH IN T ... Continue reading
Dallas - Fuller - Post race 09-24-06
Fuller waltzes to final in Texas DALLAS (Sept. 24) -- A runner-up finish at the 21st annual O'Reilly Fall Nationals lifted Valvoline racer "Hot Rod" Fuller to the elite top five in the POWERade Top Fuel rankings. Fuller beat Bob Vandergriff, David Baca and three-time defending champ Tony Schumacher en route to his seve ... Continue reading
DUISBURG, Deutschland--FKM-Walzentechnik, ein Hersteller von industriellen Walzenprodukten, hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass das Unternehmen ein neues Werk im Deutschen Industriepark in Kun Shan City, China, etwa 50 km westlich von Schanghai, errichten wird. Die erste Projektphase, die eine Produktionsanlage von 2000 m2 ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 23, 2006 - Irwindale, California - Irwindale Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tim Skoglund, 40, Western Speed-14.492; 2. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-14.511; 3. Laura Hayes, 27, Hayes-14.536; 4. Laura Poorter, 32, Maier-14.608; 5. ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line turned back in round 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 21st ANNUAL NHRA O"REILLY FALL NATIONALS TEXAS MOTORPLEX - DALLAS SEPTEMBER 21-17, 2006 QUALIFYING: #2: ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Northrop surprises Anderson in opening round
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 21st ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY FALL NATIONALS TEXAS MOTORPLEX - DALLAS SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2006 QUALIFYING: # ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will turned back in opening round
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 21st ANNUAL NHRA O ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Race Wrap Up: KJ Battles to a Semi-Final Finish in Dallas
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Battles to a Semi-Final Finish in Dallas Event: 21st Annual O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, September 24, 2006 Location: Texas Motorplex, Ennis, TX After qualifying fifth for Sunday's final eliminations of the O'Rei ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM DALLAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications,(626)695-6649 BERNSTEIN, HIGHT AND STEVENS EARN VICTORIES AT O'REILLY FALL NATIONALS ENNIS, Texas -- Brandon Bernstein and Robert Hight moved into their respective championship chases Sunday with convincing wins at the O'Reilly Fall Nationals presented by Castrol Synte ... Continue reading
USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 23, 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-19.131; 2. Jesse Hockett, 2az, Massey-19.309; 3. Blake Miller, 94, Keller-19.418; 4. Johnny Rodriguez, 7, Preistley-19.428; 5. ... Continue reading
Sorry. Long Night. USAC SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS (Series presented by K & N Engineering): September 23, 2006 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - Mopar Thunder @ the "4-Crown Nationals" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mat Neely, 17, RW-15.607; 2. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 35, Edwards/RE-15.658; 3. ... Continue reading
Press Release; September 23, 2006 Sunoco Team Ultra 94 driver Daniel Morad ‘clean sweeps’ final weekend Sunoco Ultra 94 drivers finish one-two in Bridgestone Racing Academy Series MOSPORT, ONTARIO – Sunoco’s Team Ultra 94 has once again captured the Bridgestone Racing Academy Championship – for the fourth str ... Continue reading
Vandergriff happy to be starting from lucky No. 13 in Dallas
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Date: Sept. 22-24, 2006 Vandergriff happy to be starting from lucky No. 13 in Dallas ENNIS, Texas (Sept. 22, 2006) - Top Fuel driver Bob Vandergriff Jr. was able to breathe a sigh of relief as he position ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Racing Reorganizes Executive Team
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BimmerWorld Road Atlanta Pre-Race Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com BimmerWorld Team Upbeat And Optimistic Heading To Road Atlanta BimmerWorld drivers, James Clay, Seth Thomas and Steve Bassen head to Road Atlanta this week with a "home-court" sense of optimism as the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Series takes to the legendary sp ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 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 ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops New Advanced Products for Lexus LS460
- Focused on Environment, Safety, Comfort and Convenience - TOKYO, Sept. 25 -- The new Lexus LS460, launched this month in Japan, features new advanced products developed by DENSO Corporation in the areas of the environment, safety, comfort and convenience. They are: * World's first motor-driven electric variable valve ... Continue reading
Honda Demonstrates the FCX Concept Vehicle
Fully Functional Next-Generation Fuel Cell Makes Its Driving Debut TOCHIGI, Japan, Sept. 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held a demonstration drive of the next-generation FCX Concept fuel cell vehicle. The FCX Concept features a newly developed compact, high-efficiency Honda FC Stack as well as a low-floor, low-ridin ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Advanced VTEC Engine Combining High Power and Environmental Performance
TOCHIGI, Japan, Sept. 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has further advanced its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) technology with the development of the Advanced VTEC engine, which achieves high performance along with outstanding fuel economy and lower emissions. The new engine combines continu ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) System for Introduction in Brazil in 2006
TOCHIGI, Japan, Sept. 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that it has developed a new flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) system that enables gasoline engine-based power plants to operate on either 100% ethanol or a wide range of ethanol-gasoline fuel mixtures. Up to now, variations in the ratio of ethanol-to-gasoline ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Next-Generation Clean Diesel Engine
Capable of Meeting Stringent Tier II Bin 5 Emissions Requirements in the U.S. TOCHIGI, Japan, Sept. 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced it has developed a next-generation diesel engine that reduces exhaust gas emissions to a level equal to a gasoline engine. Honda's next-generation diesel engine employs a revo ... Continue reading
MANHEIM AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Poston September 25, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND First Satellite Location Opens in Jacksonville, Florida ATLANTA - Manheim Automotive Financial Services (MAFS), in conjunction with Manheim's Orlando Orange County Auto A ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-286 VENTURA HOSTS WESTERN MIDGETS SATURDAY; KAPLAN TRUMPS SHASTA USAC/BCRA MIDGET FIELD Ventura (Calif.) Raceway plays host to the USAC Western Midget Car Series Saturday night and point leaders Jerome Rodela and Chase Barber will try to be ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Xplod Series Advance Package for Englishtown, N.J.
NHRA SPORT COMPACT FALLNATIONALS WHAT: Fifth Annual NHRA Sport Compact Fallnationals presented by Toyo Tires, the 10th of 11 events in the $2.5 million NHRA Xplôd Sport Compact Racing Series. Heads-up, no breakout competition leading to 2006 NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series world championships in five different ... Continue reading
PHH Arval Introduces PHH Collision Prevention(SM)
New comprehensive fleet safety program can reduce major collision costs by up to 40 percent SPARKS, Md., Sept. 25 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , has announced PHH Collision Prevention, a new fleet safety program that has the potential to reduce major collision costs by up to 40 percent*. Developed in p ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Selected as Automation Alley's Emerging Technology Company of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online -- the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system, was named Automation Alley's Emerging Technology Company of the Year at the 6th Annual Awards Gala held Friday evening at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich. The non-pr ... Continue reading
REVISED: Saini Closes MX-5 Cup Season At Road America With First-Ever Win
Saini Closes MX-5 Cup Season At Road America With First-Ever Win ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Sept. 24, 2006) - Jason Saini, of Fort Worth, Texas, held on to capture his first-career SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook win in the season's final race at Road America. Ara Malkhassian, of Hou ... Continue reading
Stola Group at Paris motorshow
Dear Sir with reference to the e-mail I sent you last week with the press release about Stola stand at the Paris Motor Show, I inform you that during the days dedicated to the press (28th and 29th September) my colleague Fabio De Carli and the persons in charge of Stola Group will be there at your complete disposal. Lo ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS Predicts Doubling of US Vehicle Stability Market by 2013
BOSTON--Responding to new US legislation which will require vehicle stability control system installation on all US passenger vehicles by 2012, Strategy Analytics has updated its forecast for vehicle stability systems. In this report, "Vehicle Stability Control Mandate: Opportunity for System and Sensor Vendors," Strat ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q TORQUEPOWER RACE TEAM QUALIFY FOURTH, REACH SEMIFINAL ROUND IN TEXAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q TORQUEPOWER RACE TEAM QUALIFY FOURTH, REACH SEMIFINAL ROUND IN TE ... Continue reading
Vandergriff races to first round loss
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 19 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Date: Sept. 22-24, 2006 Vandergriff races to first round loss ENNIS, Texas (Sept. 25, 2006) - Top Fuel pilot Bob Vandergriff Jr. brought his UPS Top fueler to the starting line Sunday morning for his appo ... Continue reading
Visteon Celebrates Opening of $10 Million Technical Center in India
New automotive embedded software facility to house more than 1,000 software employees CHENNAI, India, Sept. 25 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation today announced the opening of the $10 million Visteon Technical and Services Center in Chennai, India. The 110,000 square-foot facility is set to become Viste ... Continue reading
2006 Chinese Grand Prix - Race
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 CHINESE GRAND PRIX SHANGHAI 01 OCTOBER RACE The Honda Racing F1 Team's Chinese Grand Prix ended pretty much as it began today with drivers Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button locked together as they brought home a fourth consecutive double points finish for the team. ... Continue reading
A1 Team Canada Race Report from Zandvoort (W)
Weather spices up Hinchcliffe's debut for A1 Team Canada Round 1 - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, Circuit Park Zandvoort, Holland Qualified: 7th / Sprint Race Finish: 8th / Feature Race Finish: 13th Zandvoort, Holland (October 1, 2006) - Toronto's James Hinchcliffe enjoyed a mixed debut driving for A1 Team Canada in the ... Continue reading
Audi R10 TDI Also Wins 'Petit Le Mans'
BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 1 -- For the first time, a diesel- powered sportscar has won the American Endurance classic "Petit Le Mans". With their victory at Road Atlanta, Audi prematurely clinched the Manufacturers' Championship in the LM P1 "top class" of the American Le Mans Series having already won the Drivers' and Team ... Continue reading
Beckman runs strong in Reading, loses to Force on a holeshot
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 BECKMAN RUNS STRONG IN READING, LOSES ON HOLESHOT TO ... Continue reading
Capps relinquishes FC points lead to Force by one point in Reading
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 CAPPS RELINQUISHES POINTS LEAD TO FORCE BY ONE POINT ... Continue reading
Fuller takes Vavoline Car to second round at Maple Grove
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Louisiana-Pacific / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Fuller takes Vavoline Car to second round at Maple Grove READING, Penn. (Oct. 1, 2006) -- Mother nature finall ... Continue reading
Good and bad luck for Scelzi in Reading
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 GOOD AND BAD LUCK FOR SCELZI IN READING MOHNTON, Pa. ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: News from JAMA Europe Issue No.4 2006 Edition
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Jeg Coughlin - The Numbers (NHRA)
Jeg Coughlin - NHRA Pro Stock Slammers Ultimate Milk / JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals Virginia Motorsports Park Oct 6-9th Jeg Coughlin - The Numbers Jeg Coughlin will return to competition this week in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series for the Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals. The 36 year-o ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson wins at 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 turned back by teammate in second round
F*OR 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
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 30, 2006 - Marne, Michigan - Berlin Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kyle Nicholas, 02, Nicholas-16.071; 2. Tom Hessert III, 5, Hessert-16.172; 3. Brian Olson, 71x, Olson-16.176; 4. Ricky Ehrgott, 44, Ehrgott-16.190; 5. ... Continue reading
Michael Faulk Pumped About Talladega
Michael Faulk Pumped About Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala (Monday, October 2, 2006) - - Making his first appearance since competing in the second ARCA RE/MAX Series race of the season at Nashville Superspeedway, Michael Faulk returns to competition for Friday’s Food World 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. Faulk, who imp ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Race Wrap Up: A Game KJ Advances to Reading Quarterfinals
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net A Game KJ Advances to Reading Quarterfinals Event: 22nd Annual Toyo Tires Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, October 1, 2006 Location: Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, PA After qualifying tenth, Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team faced a ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Finals from Atlanta Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ATLANTA DRAGWAY, COMMERCE, GA. October 1, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 DIVISION CHAMPS REIGN IN ATLANTA COMMERCE, Ga. - Reigning NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Champions Guy Kelly, Jay Payne, and Steve Coh ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: FINAL RESULTS FROM PALM BEACH NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hacker (626) 428-0280 TOWNSEND, EFANTIS AND LUMMUS ROUND OUT WINNERS FOR THE PALM BEACH NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - It took a few weeks to happen, but the finals of the rain-postponed Palm Beach NHRA Sport Compact Nationals from Moroso Motorsports Park were comp ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Rookie JR Todd wins Toyo Tires Nationals
CONTACT: Michael Padian, 626-278-0312 ROOKIE JR TODD WINS HIS THIRD POWERADE SERIES EVENT Other winners at Toyo Tires Nationals include Burkart, Anderson and Stoffer READING, Pa. -- Rookie J.R. Todd put himself in the driver's seat for the Auto Club Road to the Future award Sunday with his third Top Fuel victory of the ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: XPLOD SERIES FINAL QUALIFYING FROM ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hacker (626) 428-0280 PERSONETT, GARDELLA, RODRIGUEZ, EGGUM, AND LOOKOFSKY LEAD THE QUALIFIERS AT NHRA SPORT COMPACT FALLNATIONALS ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - The conditions were just right for the drivers of the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series to take advantage of the track at Old B ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: XPLOD SERIES FINAL RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hacker (626) 428-0280 EGGUM TAKES HOT ROD FINAL AND SETS RECORDS AT NHRA SPORT COMPACT FALLNATIONALS ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Stephanie Eggum (Elgin, Ill.) added to her record setting driving by winning the Hot Rod final of the NHRA Sport Compact Fallnationals presented by Toyo Tires at ... Continue reading
NHRA Pacific SportsNationals-Sunday from Auto Club Dragway
Auto Club Dragway * Fontana, California * Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 BECKLEY, CHAFFIN SCORE BIG WINS AT NHRA PACIFIC SPORTSNATIONALS FONTANA, Calif. - The NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by K&N came t ... Continue reading
Press Release-Illini Drivers Sweep Illinois Fall Nationals
Contact Bob Sargent of Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or Jay Hardin at jhardin3@verizon.net for additional information. Springfield, IL-Drivers from the state of Illinois swept the UMP Late Model and UMP Modified features for the 15th Best Western-Illinois Fall Nationals for the first time in the fifteen year histor ... Continue reading
Team Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies Wins AMA Superbike Championship at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies won his first-ever AMA Superbike Championship after cruising to a comfortable seventh-place finish at the last race of the season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon. Spies' championship is Suzuki's 10th AMA Superbike title. "This ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 30, 2006 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Dennis Howell (#62 Howell), 2. Bobby Michnowicz (#7 Owens), 3. Jenna Frazier (#29 Frazier), 4. Nic Faas (#17 Faas), 5. ... Continue reading
Zytek finishes second at Petit Le Mans
Please find press release from Zytek after second place at Petit Le Mans Regards, Nick Bailey Automotive Technology Account Director Market Engineering t +44 1295 277050 | f +44 1295 277030 Market Engineering is one of Europe's leading communications agencies for the automotive, supply chain and engineering technology ... Continue reading
Air News Advisory: Pumps are Primed, Clean Diesel will Deliver Cleaner Air
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006* Pumps are Primed, Clean Diesel will Deliver Cleaner Air *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 10, 2006) *WHO:* Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, U. S. EPA *WHAT:* * *Teleconference to announce the availabi ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Pumps are Primed, Clean Diesel will Deliver Cleaner Air
News for Release: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* * *Pumps are Primed, Clean Diesel will Deliver Cleaner Air* Contact: John Millett (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2006) Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), the single, most far-reaching environmental and p ... Continue reading
Alcoa Announces 3rd Quarter 2006 Income
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced third quarter 2006 income from continuing operations of $540 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, an 89 percent increase from the third quarter of 2005. As expected, due to seasonal slow-downs and lower metal prices, income was lower on a sequential basis, down from $0.85 in the second q ... Continue reading
AMP Research - SEMA Show Invite
I hope you will stop by and visit the AMP Research booth during SEMA. They will be introducing quite a few new products this year. ... Continue reading
Andrew Card to Keynote AFSA's '07 Vehicle Finance Conference
Lynne Strang Vice President of Communications American Financial Services Association Telephone: 202-296-5544, ext. 613 Fax: 202-223-0321 Andrew Card to Keynote AFSA's '07 Vehicle Finance Conference WASHINGTON, October 10, 2006 . . . Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card wil ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Dramatically Cut Deal Process Time With 5square.com
> for immediate RELEASE For additional information contact: Sara West-Callahan Douglas Hill, VP, Marketing Carter-West Public Relations 5square.com Phone: 949-493-0244 Fax: 949-248-1764 Phone: 805-630-1619 email: scallahan@carterwestpr.com email: dhill@5square.com Auto Dealers Dramatically Cut Deal Process Time WESTLAK ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Dramatically Cut Deal Process Time with 5square.com
for immediate RELEASE For additional information contact: Sara West-Callahan Douglas Hill, VP, Marketing Carter-West Public Relations 5square.com Phone: 949-493-0244 Fax: 949-248-1764 Phone: 805-630-1619 email: scallahan@carterwestpr.com email: dhill@5square.com Auto Dealers Dramatically Cut Deal Process Time WESTLAKE ... Continue reading
Baron Industries Opens New Automotive Parts Sealing Facility in Kentucky
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Baron Industries recently celebrated the grand opening of a new processing facility in Henderson, Ky., where it intends to expand its successful track record in automotive parts sealing with Loctite(R) brand vacuum impregnation technology. The company plans to service its existing cus ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Joint Venture Honored with Nissan North America Quality Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10 -- NSK-Warner USA and BorgWarner Transmission Systems in Bellwood, Illinois, have been honored with the Nissan North America 2005-2006 Quality Master Award. "This award recognizes our achievement of Top-100 Supplier status, based on the evaluation of Nissan's North American engineering, man ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Opening of New Gulf Breeze, Florida SuperCenter
GULF BREEZE, Fla.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the opening of a new SuperCenter store in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The store is co-located with FreedomRoads dealer Emerald Coast RV Centers at 6240 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Highway 98) in Gulf Breeze. Th ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Opening of New Savannah, Georgia SuperCenter
SAVANNAH, Ga.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the opening of a new SuperCenter in Savannah, Georgia. The store is co-located with FreedomRoads dealer Bill Waits RV Superstore at 129 Continental Boulevard in Pooler, off of the high traffic I-95 cor ... Continue reading
Don't forget to RSVP for the October 31st Cherry Bomb party at the Las Vegas Hilton, Pavilion 2 and 3. The party starts at 7:00 p.m. If you have not received your invite, please let me know. ... Continue reading
Cummins Hosts EPA Administrator for Introduction of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. played host today as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson formally kicked off the nationwide switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD), which takes effect Oct. 15. ULSD, which contains 97 percent less sulfur than previous diesel blends, is a critical com ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 36 cents per share, payable Dec. 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on Nov. 16, 2006. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufactur ... Continue reading
David Stremme Bank of America 500 Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Race Advance Bank of America 500 - Lowes Motor Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Crew Chief Steve Lane and the No. 40 crew are taking chassis No. 606 for the event this week ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--It is that time of year again. Deer are on the move due to the mating and hunting seasons. Despite the fact that each year approximately 200,000 hunters harvest nearly 211,000 deer, our Iowa deer herd is still estimated at 450,000 – 500,000. While Iowans naturally have an admiration for the beauty ... Continue reading
“Deer-Vehicle Crashes” by Randy Williams, Regional President, AAA Minnesota/Iowa
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--It is that time of year again. Deer are on the move because of the mating and hunting seasons. Despite the fact that each year approximately 500,000 hunters harvest nearly 200,000 deer, our Minnesota deer herd is still estimated at 1.3 million. While Minnesotans naturally have an admiration for the b ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on Wachovia Auto Loan Owner Trust 2006-2
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings issued a presale report today on Wachovia Auto Loan Owner Trust 2006-2 discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+/AAA' ratings on the class A notes, 'AA' rating on the class B notes, 'A' rating on the class C notes, 'BBB+' rating on the class D notes and 'BB' rating on the class ... Continue reading
SINGAPORE, Oct. 10 -- Flextronics today announced that it has changed the time of its upcoming Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call to 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, from 4:30 p.m. on the same day. The call will be broadcast via the Internet and may be accessed by logging on to the Company's We ... Continue reading
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--Gray Peaks, Inc. (OTC BB:GRPK.OB) today announced that it plans to take the company in a new direction. The company intends to position itself as an on-demand service provider of wireless solutions targeting fleets, mobile assets and mobile workers. It will serve blue chip businesses across global mar ... Continue reading
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems Announces Corporate Changes
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 10 -- Charles Kleinhagen has left his position as Executive Vice President and Head of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, located in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Kleinhagen joined Haldex in 1988 as General Manager of its operations in North America. He and the management team led the business to ... Continue reading
Hitachi to Strengthen Ties With Clarion to Bolster Car Information Systems Business
TOKYO--Hitachi, Ltd. (TOKYO:6501) today announced that it has signed a basic agreement with Clarion Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6796) and decided to purchase additional shares of Clarion through a takeover bid (TOB). Clarion’s Board of Directors has expressed its approval of the TOB at its meeting held on October 11, 2006. Hita ... Continue reading
Jeg's return to Pro Stock delayed a week (NHRA)
Jeg's return to Pro Stock delayed a week RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 10) -- Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin hasn't raced a Pro Stock car since he won the Auto Club NHRA Finals 11 months ago in Pomona, Calif. He was all set to go last Friday at Virginia Motorsports Park, where he was to debut his brand-new Slammers Ultima ... Continue reading
Mandi Metzger WINS G&R Racing Trophy Truck Ride at Off Road Expo Drawing
For Immediate Release Mandi Metzger WINS G&R Racing Trophy Truck Ride at Off Road Expo Drawing Mesa, Arizona (October 10, 2006) - The #38 G&R Racing Trophy Truck was the show piece of Advanstar's Off Road Expo, as thousands of off road enthusiasts, better known as the "DIRT Nation," gathered at the Los Angeles County F ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: General Motors Fuel Economy Tour Coming to Sac State Tomorrow
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Contact: Jennifer Wonnacott October 10, 2006 916-444-8897 GENERAL MOTORS NATIONAL FUEL ECONOMY TOUR COMING TO SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY Tour will Highlight GM's Newest Hybrid and Ethanol Technologies SACRAMENTO - General Motors and the Sacramento State University Mechanical Engine ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S TUESDAY MINUTE Moorpark, Calif. - (October 10, 2006) I have a very good reason why I am posting my weekend wrap-up on Tuesd ... Continue reading
Modine Forms New Commercial Products Group
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today it is forming a new Commercial Products Group that will combine the company’s Electronics Cooling and Commercial Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CHVAC&R) d ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 10 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.07 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, including the shares of common stock to wh ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 10 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2007 second quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Newsmakers Oct. 10, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: George Case, vice president and general manager at Maple Grove Raceway, has accepted the challenge put forth by Infineon Raceway president and general manager Steve Page. The facility that has the quickest elapsed t ... Continue reading
NHRA Oct. 11 Funny Car championship contenders teleconference
NHRA ANNOUNCES TELECONFERENCE SCHEDULE: The championship contenders in all four NHRA POWERade Series categories will be made available to media this Wednesday and next Wednesday as part of our year-long series of points leaders teleconferences. The one difference here is that, with the points races so close and the sea ... Continue reading
PIZZONIA RETURNS TO THE ROCKETSPORTS LINEUP WITH DOMINGUEZ FOR AUSTRALIA EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PIZZONIA RETURNS TO THE ROCKETSPORTS LINEUP WITH DOMINGUEZ FOR AUSTRALIA EVENT EAST LANSING, Michigan (October 10, 2006) – After making two-Champ Car starts with Rocketsports Racing this season, A ... Continue reading
R. Sorenson No. 41 Discount Tire Advance for LMS 10.13.06
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Dollar General 300 - Lowe's Motor Speedway - 10.13.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttiremotorsport ... Continue reading
Spansion Announces Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 10 -- Who: Dr. Bertrand Cambou, president and CEO, and Dario Sacomani, CFO. What: Conference call to discuss third quarter 2006 results. When: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. ... Continue reading
* University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa takes home top honors * First time an international school wins the event * Case analysis focused on minority supplier issues amid global competition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10 -- For the first time, graduate students at the University of Stellenbosch from Cape To ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 10 -- The following was released today by: The Law Firm of Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer An Alameda County Superior Court Judge denied CSAA's motion for summary judgment in an order filed late October 6, 2006. Defendant CSAA contended there was insufficient evidence to go to trial on ... Continue reading
--Effie Awards WHO: Marketers from the client and agency-side behind just about any imaginable form of insightful, effective marketing communication including (but not limited to): advertising, branding, branded entertainment, design, digital, direct, gaming, guerilla, interactive, media, mobile, product placement, pro ... Continue reading
Timken Earns New Business from Telcon
Technical Support Improves Customer's Performance CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- The Timken Company announced today that it is supplying Telcon Construction Equipment Company with bearing products and application support for its JD-315V backhoe loader, EH600 dumper and TFC cranes. Telcon is a leading manufacturer of equipmen ... Continue reading
WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") today announced that based on current information, it anticipates that sales from its recently acquired subsidiary, Manitex, Inc., for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, will be approximately $19 mill ... Continue reading
Wright Express Extends Its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program Through 4Q 2008
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 10 -- Wright Express Corporation announced today that it has extended its existing fuel-price risk program through the fourth quarter of 2008. The Company initially began executing on its current program in July 2005. On October 4, 2006, the Company purchased instruments to cover an addition ... Continue reading
21st Century Auto Insurance and New Jersey Insurance Commissioner to Brief Reporters
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--21st Century Insurance Group Chief Executive Officer Bruce Marlow and New Jersey Insurance Commissioner Steven M. Goldman will hold a joint media teleconference Thursday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. EDT. The announcement will be of interest to consumers living in the State of New Jersey and 21st sharehol ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--More than 340,000 car accidents happen in the Chicago metropolitan area each year – that’s about 6,500 a week and more than 930 a day. And, while 45 percent of all claims handled by Progressive in the area are considered minor in terms of repair costs since they cause less than $2,000 in damage to each veh ... Continue reading
AIAG Conference Tackles Multi-Billion Dollar Interoperability Challenge in Automotive
Featuring Industry Perspectives on Seamlessly Connecting the Total Enterprise and Enabling Next Generation Business Practices DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is hosting its first-ever Enterprise Interoperability Showcase conference on Nov. 15, 2006, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Nov ... Continue reading
ALLEN JOHNSON -- NHRA PRO STOCK -- RICHMOND PREVIEW
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) ALLEN JOHNSON J&J RACING MOPAR J&J RACING DODGE STRATUS R/T _WWW.MOPARSPEED.COM_ (http://www.moparspeed.com/) _WWW.ALLENJOHNSON.COM_ (http://www.allenjohnson.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) TRACK STATS… Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals/Virginia Motorsports Park * Enters this weeke ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Comments on Preliminary Third Quarter Results and Schedules Conference Call
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that based on preliminary results third quarter 2006 earnings per share from continuing operations is estimated to be in the range of $0.53 to $0.54 per diluted share. Excluding e ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Audi of America today celebrates the grand opening of its first U.S. brand experience center, the New York City Audi Forum with the North American debut of the Audi R8 sports car. In honor of these two events, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will deliver the R8 to the Forum on its inaugural d ... Continue reading
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 11 -- Sixteen brand new BMW Z4 roadsters, all in a row. Sixteen shiny keys, drawn at random and distributed to the First Place winners in the NAPA Filters EZ4U Professional Installer Sweepstakes. Then the call, "Start your engines." And down the line there was silence, except for car number 15, ... Continue reading
For immediate release NOBLE PREVIEW - BRANDON "THE KID" LEWIS Brandon "The Kid" Lewis has winning on his mind at the NHRA Division-4 event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park BROKEN ARROW, OKLA - October 11, 2006 Second-year NHRA top alcohol funny car driver Brandon "The Kid" Lewis will settle in at Thunder Valley Raceway P ... Continue reading
Cimmetry Certifies Partners During Cimmetry Certified(TM) Fall Road Show
MONTREAL, Oct. 11 -- Cimmetry Systems Corporation, an Agile Software company, today announced the successful certification of eighteen of its North American and international channel partners during the Cimmetry Certified(TM) fall road show. Cimmetry Certified(TM) is a VAR Certification Program aimed at enhancing the l ... Continue reading
Company Directory exporter of china Motocycles
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NTN Buzztime Interactive Television Network Welcomes Dodge as Sponsor of QB1(TM), Predict-The-Play(R) Football and Interactive Advergaming Programs for Sixth Consecutive Year CARLSBAD, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 11 -- NTN Buzztime, Inc., (AMEX:NTN) a leading developer of interactive television and entertainme ... Continue reading
eCarfly to Update Shareholders on CompleteAuto Merger
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ECFL) Update to Shareholders on the CompleteAuto merger. Desmond Milligan, CEO and President of eCarfly will be traveling to Florida this week to oversee and finalize last minute details regarding the merger. At this time, we’d like to update shareholders with new email information ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation announces effective date for resolution of UK Administrated Businesses
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation announced that the United Kingdom Administrated Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) resolution became effective today. Federal-Mogul retains under the CVAs all of the UK Administrated businesses. The UK Administrated companies include activities in Europe, the Americas and ... Continue reading
Freescale Set to Showcase Automotive Electronics Innovations at Convergence 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor , the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors, will spotlight advanced technology for next-generation vehicles at Convergence 2006, the world’s premier automotive electronics conference. Freescale will unveil microcontroller (MCU) products, showcase automotive system demon ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Lauds Anritsu's Overall Excellence in the Global Test Solutions Markets
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Frost & Sullivan selected Anritsu Corporation as the recipient of the 2006 Global Excellence of the Year Award for its capability to offer innovative communication test solutions and ability to enhance the value of product ownership for its customers. Anritsu's developments are mostly driv ... Continue reading
Grants News Release: Students Plant a Green Future for the Environment and the Economy
News for Release: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Students Plant a Green Future for the Environment and the Economy* * * Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202) 564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 11, 2006) Think money doesn't grow on trees? Take a closer look at p ... Continue reading
ICOP to Exhibit at the 113th Annual IACP Conference & Exposition
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 11 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company will be exhibiting at the 113th Annual IACP Conference & Exposition being held October 14-18, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. WHEN: October 14-18, 2006 WHERE: Bo ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES TO JOIN AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE IN 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, <mailto:rackford@midohio.com> rackford@midohio.com INDYCAR SERIES TO JOIN AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE IN 2007 DUBLIN, Ohio (October 11, 2006) - Open-wheel racing will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, as TrueSports, Incorporated ... Continue reading
Infinite Networks Corporation Announces Dr. Sonny Lee has joined the Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS--Infinite Networks Corporation (Pink Sheets: INNX): Mr. John W. Bush, President announced today that Mr. Sonny Lee, PhD has accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors. Mr. Bush further stated that Dr. Lee brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, experience, as well as international and political co ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Third Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 11 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its third quarter 2006 results on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/. In connection with its earnings releas ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Recognizes its Top Suppliers with Performance and Leadership Awards
Company Salutes 32 Outstanding Suppliers During Its Annual Awards Ceremony in Michigan PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 11 -- Johnson Controls has recognized its 32 top-performing automotive suppliers at a celebration event held recently at the company's technical center in Holland, Michigan. Thirty-four awards were presented to ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will nominated for 2006 Auto Club Road to the Future Award
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *October 11, 2006* *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: msch ... Continue reading
KCR / Heath Shuler Press Release 10/11
Press Release For Immediate Release October 11, 2006 Shuler Contact: Andrew Whalen Phone: (828) 258-7352 office (440) 670-5700 mobile KCR Contact: Tom Kimmel Phone: (270) 388-8100 office (270) 985-0550 mobile Shuler for Congress Sponsoring Busch Series Car for Dollar General 300 #23 Heath Shuler for Congress Chevrolet ... Continue reading
K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2006 Conference Call
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 11 -- K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. will release the results of its third quarter ended September 30, 2006 on Monday, November 6, 2006. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, Kenneth M. Schwartz, K & F's president and chief executive officer invites members of the investment community to participate in ... Continue reading
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--Laidlaw International today announced it will release financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fully year ending August 31, 2006, on Thursday, November 9, 2006, after market close. The company will hold a conference call hosted by senior management to discuss the financial results on Friday ... Continue reading
Loading Automation, Inc. Announces Opening of Richfield, N.C. Facility
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 11 -- Loading Automation, Inc. (www.loading-automation.com), a global material handling company specializing in Automated Truck and Trailer Loading and Logistics Systems, is proud to announce the grand opening of their new 30,000 square ft. facility in Richfield, NC. The twelve-bay building will f ... Continue reading
NHRA News: BERGENHOLTZ NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 BERGENHOLTZ NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CHIEF OF THE RACE FOR THE NHRA SPORT COMPACT FALLNATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. – Ron Bergenholtz, crew chief for his brother Ed and his Audiobahn/Mazdaspeed 6, has been named the WD-40 NHRA Sport Compact C ... Continue reading
DALLAS--MicroTRAKgps, a subsidiary of The Tracking Corporation (Pink Sheets:MIOK), a leading provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology solutions, announced today that the final requirement in securing an opening order of a branded private label version of the Micr ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes September Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for September 2006: Month Quarter (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change Net premiums written $1,054.7 $1,063.1 (1)% $3,581.5 $3,556.9 1% Net premiums earned 1,087.0 1,071.6 1% 3,544.3 3,4 ... Continue reading
Puradyn Announces Private Placement Offering
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that between September 27 and October 9, 2006, it has received $650,000 for the sale of 928,571 shares of its common stock at $0.70 per share. The Company has also received commitments for an additional $570,000 to complete the s ... Continue reading
Real Time Traction Tool (RT3(TM)) Eliminates Guesswork in Winter Road Condition Evaluation
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- Developed by Halliday Technologies and marketed by Cargill Deicing Technology (CDT) as part of its winter maintenance equipment offerings, the patented Real Time Traction Tool (RT3(TM)) measures road friction conditions in real-time and provides invaluable insight during snow and ice eve ... Continue reading
Reminder: NHRA Teleconference Today at 3 ET/Noon PT
Reminder: NHRA will be holding teleconferences today and next Wednesday to make the POWERade Series world championship contenders available to media: Call-in Number: 800-793-6775 Access Code: 8964-7712 Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT * Funny Car: John Force (leader), Ron Capps (-1) and Robert Hight (-35) * Pr ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Wins its Fourth AFSM International Service Quality Award
Company also earns the "Best of Study" award for continually leading in cumulative ratings DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company received its fourth consecutive Service Quality Award from the Association for Services Management International (AFSM) at the 36th S-Business Solution Summit and Expo. T ... Continue reading
RICHIE STEVENS, JR. -- NHRA PRO STOCK -- RICHMOND PREVIEW
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) RICHIE STEVENS, JR. DON SCHUMACHER RACING J&J RACING TEAM MOPAR/VALSPAR DODGE STRATUS R/T _WWW.RICHIESTEVENSJR.COM_ (http://www.richiestevensjr.com/) _WWW.SHOERACING.COM_ (http://www.shoeracing.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) TRACK STATS… Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals/Virginia ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises, Inc. Conference Call Advisory for Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Results
SAN ANTONIO--Rush Enterprises Inc., , which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, will host its quarterly conference call to discuss earnings for the third quarter on Thursday, October 19th, 2006 at 10:00 ... Continue reading
Scania Will Report Significantly Improved Earnings
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Scania’s (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) operating income for the third quarter will exceed market expectations by close to 25 percent, due to higher deliveries and improved capacity utilisation. Further information will be provided in connection with the third quarter results. Scania is one of the world’s ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, will host a cocktail event from 4-5:30 p.m. on October 17 at the Convergence 2006 Automotive Conference. As part of the late afternoon event, Chris Webber, vice president, Globa ... Continue reading
The Board of Scania Reiterates Its Rejection of MAN’s Offer as It Substantially Undervalues Scania
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--According to reports in the market MAN has, in parallel to proposing friendly talks between the two companies, today entered the market as an aggressive buyer of high-voting A-shares in Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB). Following these reports, the Board of Scania reiterates its rejection of MAN's unsoli ... Continue reading
Timken to Announce Quarterly Results October 25
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The Timken Company will announce third-quarter financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available on the Internet at www.timken.com. The company will host a conference call that day for investors and securi ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter, Lester Buildings Lowes Preview
Tim Sauter, Lester Buildings Lowes Preview After a week off to prepare, the NASCAR Busch series teams are “home” this weekend at the Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte for the Dollar General 300. Tim Sauter and the McGill Motorsports team are hoping to improve on the 27th place finish the team had earlier in the yea ... Continue reading
Titan to Host New Tire Auction at Sunbelt Ag Expo
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., will feature the first Titan and Georgia FFA Foundation tire auction at its booth at the 2006 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Georgia FFA Foundation. The event, to be hel ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its third-quarter 2006 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Ca ... Continue reading
UPS Named Kettering University West Michigan Co-op Employer of the Year
FLINT, Mich.--The UPS Michigan district headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich., will receive the 2006 Kettering University West Michigan Co-op Employer of the Year Award during ceremonies Thursday, Oct. 12, at a reception in Grand Rapids. Kettering President Stan Liberty will present the award in recognition and appreciat ... Continue reading
Vote for Wyoming'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. 11 -- Who would you give a Volvo to? How about Ronn J ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. Race Date: Oct. 13-15, 2006 Weis goes back to school HANOVER, Va. (October 11, 2006) - NHRA Top Fuel pilot Scott Weis recently went back to school. The Ashland, Va.-based Weis returned to Hano ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , announced that in a meeting held today, the Board of Directors elected Randy J. Potts to the position of Vice President, Manufacturing. In his new position, Potts, 47, will be responsible for the ongoing management of Winnebago Industries’ manufacturing operations. He w ... Continue reading
XenTx(TM) Provides Trucking Company With Big Time Savings
Engine Treatment Added to Fleet's Maintenance Regimen Saves Trucking Company 5% in Fuel Costs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11 -- EMTA Holdings, Inc., , an energy conservation chemical company, announced today that its flagship product, XenTx(TM) Extreme Engine Treatment, is being used successfully by Mesilla Valley Transpor ... Continue reading
Bang & Olufsen Incorporates Cutting Edge Sound System into the New Audi R8
Providing a Second Completely Customized Sound System for the Elite Audi Line, Evoking Sleek Designs and Superior Performance ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 11 -- Bang & Olufsen, the world wide provider of exclusive, high quality audio and video products, proudly introduces its second custom-made audio system for Audi C ... Continue reading
Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV) Information
Plug-In Hybrids Information Gas: Optional Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are outfitted with a battery pack sufficient to power the vehicle from 20 to 60 miles on battery charge alone. Considering that half the cars on Americaâs roads are driven 25 miles a day or less, a plug-in with a 25-mile range batte ... Continue reading
Plug-In Partners and AutoNation Join Forces to Support Manufacture of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, has joined the Plug-In Partners campaign calling on automakers to manufacture plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. "The development of plug-in hybrids could reduce America's addiction to oil," said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson. "These new h ... Continue reading
Saleen Zakspeed S7R Captures the Pole & Victory
Drivers Jarek Janis, Sascha Bert & Andrea Montermini Win in Budapest, Hungary IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11 -- In their #9 Saleen S7R Zakspeed, drivers Janis, Bert and Montermini made their way through the pack of Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati racers to Victory Lane completing 102 laps in just ove ... Continue reading
New Diesel Fuel to Hit U.S. Pumps; May Lead to More Diesel Powered Vehicles
Washington DC October 11, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that sulfer diesel fuel will start hitting fuel pumps in the U.S. this month, presenting automakers with the opportunity to expand the use of European diesel technology in vehicles intended for the U.S. market, reports The Wall Street Journal. Under new regu ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 150,000 Vehicles in U.S.
DETROIT, Oct 10, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 145,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of problems from defective latches to faulty drivetrains, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall involves 139,537 2005 model-year Five Hundred and Montego ... Continue reading
Phil Frank Joins Saleen's Executive Staff
Saleen's In-House Design Department Grows IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Phil Frank, long time Saleen design consultant formally joined Saleen as Vice President of Design at the beginning of September. Phil will work closely with Steve Saleen on strategic design for all future vehicles. Familiar with the Saleen organizatio ... Continue reading
Saleen, Inc. Announces Organizational Growth in Their Executive Staff
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Saleen, Inc. is pleased to announce recent organizational additions and promotions to the Executive Staff. Founder and Vice Chairman, Steve Saleen and President Brian Walsh recently made the following announcements. Michael Simmons -- Chief Marketing & Sales Officer Michael joined Saleen effe ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ I'm driving out of Temecula, California, toward San Diego on mountain roads that have been used for so many automotive introductions over the years that they are almost as familiar as home. And the car is perfect, at home in its natural habitat. The suspension is tight, but not overly-firm, for comfort an ... Continue reading
Demonstrations Feature IMAPCAR and FlexRay Communication Protocol CONVERGENCE, DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- NEC Electronics America, Inc. today reaffirmed its commitment to providing high-quality automotive semiconductor solutions by showcasing a variety of its products in booth #419 at Convergence 2006, running Monday through ... Continue reading
Cummins Selects Corning as Supplier of Emissions Control Products for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated and Cummins Emission Solutions, a business unit of Cummins Inc. , jointly announced today that they have entered into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products. This multi-year agreement will help Cummins meet EPA 2007 regulations which take effect Ja ... Continue reading
Auto Motor und Sport Reports On The Upcoming 2008 C-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 11th, 2006 At 10:35 AM CST To add additional fuel to the 2008 C-Class speculation fire, Auto Motor und Sport briefly weighed in on the topic this morning, further discussing what changes we can expect to see in the new model. According to the German publication, the length of ... Continue reading
Audi and N.Y's Mayor Bloomberg Unveil New R8
AUDI & NEW YORK CITY MAYOR UNVEIL R8 AT NEW AUDI FORUM GRAND OPENING by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor NEW YORK (Moments ago) â a procession of Audi vehicles paraded down Park Avenue under police escort, led by the new Audi R8 sportscar, flanked by two Audi classic racecars to celebrate the openin ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Friday Night Football Every Sunday
By Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor In many areas of the country Friday night is sacrosanct for high school football. Big cities, small towns, to small villages and every size in-between when the local high school team takes the field everything comes to a grinding halt. Football is king! Itâs an Am ... Continue reading
Casey Wyatt moving Up to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Division for 2007
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Wyatt Motorsports, LLC Casey Wyatt moving Up to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Division for 2007 Newport News, VA- After another successful NASCAR Dodge Weekly series season Wayne Wyatt, owner of Wyatt Motorsports LLC felt it is time for their 22-year-old driver Casey Wyatt to ta ... Continue reading
Audi Seeks to Raise Prices and Move To Profitability
NEW YORK, Oct 11, 2006; Reuters reported that German auto maker Audi on Wednesday said it planned to gradually raise car prices in the United States as it seeks to return to profitability and close the gap with other premium brands in the world's largest auto market. Audi, Volkswagen's premium unit, sells its cars for ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Ford Escape HEV Recall
Make / Models : FORD / ESCAPE HEV Model/Build Years: 2006 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V382000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 29, 2006 Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6164 Summary: ON CERTAIN FRONT WHEEL DRIVE HYBRID VEHICLES, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY N ... Continue reading
Toyota Dominates IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for October
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for October 2006, with Toyota notching an impressive ten vehicle turnout on the list. In addition to carrying the car segment with its Prius a ... Continue reading
Ferraris, Lamborghinis Among the Ice Cream Store Items on the Menu
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 11 -- If you're looking for a cool escape this summer, look for the big ice cream cone in this industrial area of Fort Worth. You might not find the creamy confection that is advertised on the sign, but you will find plenty of smooth ways to beat the heat. DFW Elite Auto Rental.com, at 5940 Eden ... Continue reading
Hella Opens New Electronics Factory in Romania
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Oct. 11 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, has opened a new electronics factory in Timisoara, Romania. Hella Electronics Romania S.R.L. will produce electronic components and systems such as pedal sensors, xenon ballasts, heating-control ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Halloween is supposed to be scary â but âfun scary,â not âdeadly scary.â Unfortunately, with excited kids darting around dark neighborhood streets (often in dark costumes) and an unusually high percentage of teen and drunk drivers on the road, Halloween has become one of the dea ... Continue reading
Acura Certified Pre-Owned Car Buyers Get 3 Months Complimentary XM Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 7 million subscribers, and Acura today announced the first complimentary satellite radio service program for Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicl ... Continue reading
SUGAR LAND, Texas--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Could things get any worse for the General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company? The much publicized Renault-Nissan and GM merger talks are dead in the water and now Ford and GM are making noise about merger/alliance talks, which would ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers RX-8 Hydrogen RE to Yamaguchi Government
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Delivers RX-8 Hydrogen RE to Yamaguchi Government RX-8 Hiroshima, Japan, Oct. 11, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has delivered one dual-fueled RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle, which runs either on gasoline or hydrogen, to the Yama ... Continue reading
TrafficGauge® Selects Acacia to License Wireless Traffic Information Technologies
SEATTLE--TrafficGauge, which recently was issued a second U.S. patent for its innovative technology that delivers traffic information to in-vehicle devices such as the TrafficGauge® Mobile Traffic Map and GPS navigators, has selected Acacia Research-Acacia Technologies Corporation as its licensing partner. âTra ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Continue to Set Records in September 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new September record of 9,451 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) units, rising 9 percent above September 2005 sales of 8,650 units and posting new quarterly and year-to-date sales records. Third quarter sales increased 5 percent t ... Continue reading
Web Marketing Association Honors Progressive with Two 2006 WebAwards
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The nationâs third largest auto insurance group, The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, today announced that the Web sites of its two brands â Progressive Direct®, which is sold by phone and online, and Drive® Insurance from Progressive, which is sold by more than 30,000 i ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Pre-Announces Third Quarter 2006 Earnings
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that third quarter 2006 earning per share is estimated to be in the range of $0.58 to 0.60 per fully diluted share. Sid DeBoer, Lithiaâs Chairman and CEO, stated, âIn the third quarter, we experienced weaker sales, higher inventory levels and higher costs tha ... Continue reading
New Smith System Video Features Backing and Maneuvering in Close Quarters
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced an innovative new video course entitled Compass Maneuvering(TM). The 21-minute video promotes innovative collision avoidance techniques when backing and maneuvering in close quarters. The course's name, Compass Maneuv ... Continue reading
Vintage Car Racing This Weekend in Sonoma
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Classic Sports Racing Group Race Weekend Benefits Speedway Children's Charities, Oct. 14-15 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) will return to Infineon Raceway this weekend (Oct. 14-15) for two days of exciting vintage racing action with all t ... Continue reading
Mechanical Failure Spoils McGilton's Talladega Bid
Mechanical Failure Spoils McGiltonââ¬â¢s Talladega Bid TALLADEGA, Ala (Tuesday, October 10, 2006) -- Hopes were high for ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Phillip McGilton as the ARCA RE/MAX Series invaded the superspeedway of Talladega Superspeedway anticipating one of the best races on records thanks to a major re ... Continue reading
Mladin Donates Motorcycle for Haskovec Benefit Event
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Mladin Donates GSX-R750 to be Auctioned Off at Benefit for AMA Rider Haskovec at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Six-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin will literally give you his Suzuki GSX-R750 on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Infineon Raceway during a benefit for ... Continue reading
October 15 - 21, 2006, is National School Bus Safety Week
Laidlaw Education Services Would Like to Remind Motorists to 'Stop for the Bus!' NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 10 -- With another school year in full swing, the safety experts at Laidlaw Education Services, North America's largest student transportation company, would like to take a moment to recognize National School Bus Saf ... Continue reading
Rain Changes the Game for Day Two of the 2006 SCCA National Championship Runoffs
Rain Changes the Game for Day Two of the 2006 SCCA National Championship Runoffs TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2006) - Rain is the story of the day for the second round of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs(r) at Heartland Park Topeka. Many of Monday's times still stand and numerous drivers opted to forgo Tuesday qualifyi ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals advance package
TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET 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 categ ... Continue reading
Affirmative Strengthens Management Team
ADDISON, Texas--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a non-standard automobile insurance agency and carrier, today announced the additions of three executives to its management team. Alan Rasof has joined the company as President of its Retail Division. He replaces Katherine Nolan who has resigned from the company. R ... Continue reading
Ford to Unveil Three Exciting New Pace Vehicles for 2006 Ford Championship Weekend
- All New Shelby GT500, Ford Edge and F-150 FX2 to Lead the Field at Homestead-Miami Speedway - Ford NASCAR Stars to Assist in Unveiling on Tuesday, Oct. 17 WHAT: Ford and Homestead Miami Speedway will host the official unveiling of the 2006 Ford Championship Weekend pace vehicles. This year's fleet includes a 2007 For ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Keep Mapping a Downward Course, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--The nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline has declined 37.8 cents per gallon since the middle of last month and is now $2.262 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). Prices have not been this low since March 3 when the nationa ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Acquires Import Dealerships in New Jersey
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has expanded its presence in the Northeast by acquiring Marty Sussman Acura of Maple Shade, N.J., in the Greater Philadelphia market area; as well as Sussman Honda/Marty Sussman BMW and Sussman Acura of Atlantic City. The dealersh ... Continue reading
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