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Vote for Alaska'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. 16 -- Who would you give a Volvo to? How about Lynne ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Durango Limited 4X4 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Durango Limited 4X4 Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 335 hp @ 5200 rpm/370 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.8 x 76.0 x 74.3 in. Tires: P265/60R18 OWL on-off-road Cargo volume: 102.4 c ... Continue reading
Research Triangle Park, NC and Port Orange, Florida -- Technology Research Laboratories (TRL) is announcing a new long-life battery technology that can make hybrid electric vehicle traveling a reality. The batteryâs unique properties of low cost, long life and safety are all characteristics that are a necessity of ... Continue reading
New MCUs Feature Embedded Flash Memory and Industry's Highest 80MHz Clock Speeds Convergence 2006, DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced three new high-performance, 32-bit microcontrollers for next-generation automotive applications. The new ICs, part of Fujitsu's MB91460 ser ... Continue reading
Modine Announces New Chief Information Officer, Yomi Famurewa
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in developing thermal management technologies and solutions announced today that Yomi A. Famurewa, 48, has joined the company as its Chief Information Officer, reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bradley Richardson. Famurewa, an ... Continue reading
2006 SCCA Runoffs Airdates set for November and December on SPEED
For Immediate Release 2006 SCCA Runoffs Airdates set for November and December on SPEED TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2006) - This past weekend's SCCA National Championship Runoffs(r) races from Heartland Park Topeka will be broadcast on SPEED Channel beginning in November. All 25 Championship races will air in their entirety ... Continue reading
BusinessWeek Magazine Names Enterprise Rent-A-Car Among Top Five Places to Launch a Career
ST. LOUIS--Ready to graduate? Sure. Robe? Check. Course requirements? Check. Future? Uh oh. ... Continue reading
Delphi's New USB Consumer Port Satisfies Growing Demand For In-Vehicle Data Exchange
Passengers can download MP3 music files from pen-drives and listen to them through the vehicle's audio system TROY, Mich., Oct. 16 -- To meet growing consumer demand for ever-increasing data exchange within their automobiles, Delphi has introduced a Universal Serial Bus (USB) consumer port that serves as an interface b ... Continue reading
Webcast: Transit Operations -- The Natural Gas Vehicle Connection
Thanks to the generous support of Clean Energy, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) is pleased to announce the first in a series of webcasts: Transit Operations: The Natural Gas Vehicle Connection October 24, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time) Register to attend at no cost! Then fro ... Continue reading
DETROIT & SAN JOSE, Calif.--Renesas Technology America, Inc. today announced the SH7147F 32-bit RISC microcontroller (MCU) specialized for controlling the electric motors increasingly being used in automotive chassis, safety and hybrid electric systems. The 64MHz, 32-bit SuperH®-family device is the first MCU for auto ... Continue reading
Airbiquity und Continental unterzeichnen weltweiten Telematik-Lizenzvertrag
SEATTLE--Airbiquity, ein Entwickler von drahtlosen Inband-Modemsoftwareprodukten, und Continental Automotive Systems, ein weltweit führender Zulieferer der Automobilindustrie, gaben heute bekannt, dass sie einen weltweiten Lizenzvertrag für den Einsatz der aqLink-Software von Airbiquity unterzeichnet haben. Mit d ... Continue reading
Dunlop Winter Tire Features New '3D' Sipe Technology
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Even if you haven't yet experienced the third dimension of water - as a solid - you may want to consider a "3D" winter tire now. Dunlop has a new "3D" winter tire to combat solid water - snow - and recent colder weather. And despite its "3D" name, you won't need special "3-D" glasses to apprecia ... Continue reading
LoJack to Acquire Minority Stake in the Company WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 16 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that it is entering the cargo security market through an investment in SC-integrity, a Bothell, Washington- based compan ... Continue reading
Sportswoman of the Year: NHRA's Melanie Troxel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 Photos: Available by inquiry or at http://media.nhra.com NHRA'S MELANIE TROXEL CAPS BIG YEAR WITH SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD HONOR BESTOWED UPON HER BY BILLIE JEAN KING'S WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION NEW YORK (Oct. 16, 2006) - NHRA POWERade Series drive ... Continue reading
Mercedes Launches S600 Guard Special-Protection Model
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 16th, 2006 At 9:30 AM CST To the elite few of you looking for protection that only a well- armored vehicle can provide, Mercedes today has released details of their new S600 Guard, a model designed to meet even the most stringent standards of personal safety. Boasting a Euro s ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Realigns Key Executive Positions
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (YNA), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the realignment of several key executives. The changes are part of Yazaki's efforts to become a leaner and more competitive organization. The announcement was ma ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel wins Sportswoman of the Year award
FOR RELEASE MONDAY, OCT. 16 Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 Photos: Available at http://media.nhra.com NHRA'S MELANIE TROXEL CAPS BIG YEAR WITH SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD HONOR BESTOWED UPON HER BY BILLIE JEAN KING'S WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION NEW YORK (Oct. 16, 2006) - NHRA POWERade Series driver Melani ... Continue reading
* Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how 2007 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles handle real world challenges on three specially designed test tracks * Thrill rides available in high performance SRT models, including Dodge Viper SRT10 * One lucky event attendee could win a new Chrysler Crossfire Coupe WHA ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Group Companies to Display Latest Electric, Gasoline/diesel-electric Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles at EVS-22 Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 16, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Auto Body Co., LTD., Hino Motoras, LTD. and Daihatsu Motor Co., LTD. annou ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to raise tire prices
at 07:46 EDT TOKYO October 14, 2006; Bridgestone Corp said Friday it will raise prices on Feb 1, 2007 for tires, tubes and flaps sold in the replacement market in Japan. Specific price increases include 5.5% for passenger car and light truck tires, 8% for truck and bus tires, 10.0% for construction vehicle tires, 5.5% ... Continue reading
Capps knocked out in first round in Richmond
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net C ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Sunday from Auto Club Famoso Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION AUTO CLUB FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. October, 15, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 INFINEON TEAM ON TOP AT PACIFIC DIVISION SUMMIT FINALS BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - In the final results from the NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ... Continue reading
Beckman collects his first Funny Car round win in Richmond
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net B ... Continue reading
Fiat Unveils New Ducato at at International Caravan & Motorhome 2006
LONDON - October 16, 2006: Fiat Auto's new Ducato, which has just been launched in the UK, will feature prominently on the Fiat stand at International Caravan & Motorhome 2006, held at the NEC, Birmingham, (17â 22 October, 2006). International Caravan & Motorhome 2006 will be a major event in the UK, filling halls ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Breakthrough In Seat Cushion Technology
DEARBORN, MI - October 16, 2006: Scientists at Ford's Research and Innovation Center are hailing a major breakthrough with soy-based polyurethane foams â the primary substance that makes up a vehicle's seat cushions, seat backs, armrests and head restraints. While many in the auto industry are experimenting with a ... Continue reading
COLOGNE- October 16, 2006: BMW Motorrad is making a proud appearance at the 2006 INTERMOT Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany, with the widest and most varied model range in the history of the Company. The all-new single-cylinder model series is making its world debut with a fascinating range of three different brand-n ... Continue reading
SEAT Presents "ITS" León Prototype With Latest Driver Communication Features
MARTORELL - October 16, 2006: SEAT showcased a prototype with the latest breakthroughs in driver communication The prototype can adapt its communication strategy according to traffic conditions, the surroundings and the driver himself SEAT is developing this project in collaboration with the European Union It represent ... Continue reading
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