Dealer.com First in the Industry to Offer Google Base Exports to All Customers
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Dealer.com, a leading provider of eMarketing solutions that increase the online sales and marketing effectiveness of the automotive industry, today announced it will automatically link its customers to Google Base, a new outlet offered by Google for posting and searching categorized content, including ... Continue reading
Qashqai Queued up for Production
SUNDERLAND, England, December 5 -- Nissan's latest model, the Qashqai, will begin rolling off the production line today at its plant in Sunderland. Qashqai is a compact crossover, combining the best attributes of a traditional family hatchback with the option of advanced 4x4 capability. Around 130,000 will be produced ... Continue reading
AMG Winter-Sporting 2007 - Polar position: honing skills and having fun at arctic training
Affalterbach, Dec 05, 2006 Mercedes-AMG GmbH will once again be offering a unique range of customer driving events on ice and snow during the coming winter: the AMG Winter-Sporting event, which will take place in Arjeplog (Sweden), combines high-quality driver training with a taste of the traditional lifestyle of this ... Continue reading
The 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which ran through Halloween, had a very special advanced treat for the industry only show-goers that ventured onto the Ford Wheelstand. The tricked-out Ford Edge, the latest offering from 3dCarbon, captures the essence of âCalifornia Crossover Seriesâ. Over one million anxious ... Continue reading
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2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - Show Coverage
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2007 Tokyo Motor Show - Show Coverage
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Chrysler Offering Dealers $500 Million Incentives
DETROIT, Dec 5, 2006; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is offering half a billion dollars to U.S. dealers in an effort to clear 2006 inventory, a person familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. Chrysler is giving dealers up to $7,000 per vehicle in "dealer cash" ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2006-D 'F1+/AAA/A+'
NEW YORK--Fitch rates DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust (DCAT) 2006-D as follows: --$336,000,000 5.32938% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; --$477,000,000 5.19% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; --$467,000,000 4.98% class A-3 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; --$209,900,000 4.94% class A-4 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; --$46,100,000 ... Continue reading
Chinn named COO of American Transmission Co.
PEWAUKEE, Wis.--American Transmission Co. has named Carol Chinn as ATC’s chief operating officer. Chinn will join ATC on Dec. 18, 2006, in this newly created position, and oversee ATC’s construction, maintenance and system operations areas. Chinn currently is with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the Div ... Continue reading
News From USW: USW’s Leo Gerard to Appear on Lou Dobbs Tonight
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard will appear as a guest this evening on the CNN program, Lou Dobbs Tonight, televised at 6-7 p.m. EST. Gerard will discuss Goodyear’s plan to close U.S. tire-making plants and move production to China. Some 15,000 workers at pla ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Acument Global Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), formerly known as TFS Acquisition Corporation, announced today that as of 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on December 5, 2006, it has extended the consent payment deadline for its previously announced cash tender offer for all of its outstanding Senior ... Continue reading
For immediate release to all media: TRAILER PROTECTION COURTESY OF LEWIS CREW MEMBER Lewis Racing Team crew member David Kessler saw a problem facing fellow racing teams and has begun producing the solution. BROKEN ARROW, OKLA - December 5, 2006 When Lewis Racing Team owner Dave Lewis invested in a brand new Renegade t ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports Henderson 400 Race Report
December 5, 2006 El Cajon, CA For Immediate Release Douglas Motorsports Wins ?Best in the Desert? Finale After taking the runner-up spot at the Vegas 300 back in October, Scott Douglas and co-driver Jeremy Runyen were looking to bring the Rancho, AMSOIL, Kumho Tire, Reider Racing, KC HiLites, Sycuan Resort & Casino, Fo ... Continue reading
Detroit's Urban Wheel Awards Approach 'Oscar' Status
DETROIT, Dec. 5 -- An "Oscar" for the auto industry? "Why not? After all, cars touch as many lives as movies do," says Randi Payton, President of On Wheels, Inc. and producer of Detroit's shimmering Urban Wheel Awards event. Equal parts entrepreneur, philanthropist and showman, Payton has been working to make the peopl ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Eberhardt to Return to Automotive Retailing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 5 -- Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda today announced that Joe Eberhardt, Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Marketing and Service, will be leaving the company in order to return to automotive retailing within the Mercedes-Benz network in the United States ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 'Best SUV of the Year' in Autobytel's 2007 Editors' Choice Awards
2007 Santa Fe and Entourage Earn Accolades for New Model Introductions FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Autobytel recognized the Hyundai Santa Fe as the "SUV of the Year" for its 2007 Editors' Choice Awards. Hyundai earned two additional victories in the "Best New Midsize SUV" and "Best New Minivan" categories for th ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Announces Grand Opening of Mexico Dealership
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of reefers, dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers in North America, is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new dealership in Mexico, Utility Trailers Del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V., which is located in ... Continue reading
2007 Volkswagen GTI Placed in Top 10 By Car and Driver Magazine
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. December 5, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the GTI has been named one of Car and Driver magazineâs 10Best cars in its 25th annual competition. This is the fourth time the GTI has earned this distinction. The GTI is fun to drive, with its high-tech, 200-horsepower 2.0T four-cyl ... Continue reading
Porsche To Unveil Cayenne at 2007 Detroit Auto Show
December 5, 2006; Porsche has announced the next-generation Cayenne and its Turbo and S variants will make their worldwide debut at NAIAS 2007 in January. The trio of 2008 Porsche SUVs incorporates new styling, enhanced engine performance and innovative handling technology. To increase power and torque, as well as fuel ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Acquire Long Beach Acceptance Corp.
FORT WORTH, Texas--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced a definitive agreement for its operating subsidiary, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Long Beach Acceptance Corp. (LBAC). LBAC is the auto finance subsidiary of ACC Capital Holdings. The acquisition is an all-ca ... Continue reading
Driver Buys Bottle of Mobil 1 Motor Oil, Gets a Free Cadillac
FAIRFAX, Va.--An ordinary purchase recently turned into an extraordinary experience for Linda Johnson of Winston-Salem, NC. After driving to her local Wal-Mart store to buy Mobil 1 oil for her car, Johnson learned that she would soon be driving home in a brand new high-performance Cadillac CTS-V, valued at approximatel ... Continue reading
Lexus IS 350 Earns a Ticket to Paradise in Atari Inc.'s Online Video Game: Test Drive Unlimited
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- The popular Lexus IS 350 sport sedan has entered the world of video games as part of Atari Inc.'s all-new Test Drive Unlimited video game for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience, Test Drive Unlimited pro ... Continue reading
Raceway Distributes $501,497 to Sonoma County Youth Groups
Infineon Raceway Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities Distributes $501,497 to County Youth Groups SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2006) - The Infineon Raceway Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will distribute $501,497 to 55 qualified youth organizations in Sonoma County for the 2006 season. This marks the second con ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Magna Heads up Automotive Electronics Supplier Growth Rates
BOSTON--New research, “Automotive Vendor Profiles,” from the Strategy Analytics Automotive Electronics Service (AES), profiles the leading global automotive electronics vendors, and charts their relative successes and failures. Canada’s Magna International reigns as the fastest growing automotive supplier, with a ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com and AutoTrader.com Launch 'Find a Dealer' Program
Finding an Automotive Dealer Is Easier With Integrated Campaign at NADAguides.com COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 5 -- NADAguides (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, and AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced the launch of the 'Find a Dealer' campaign, a program designed ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Organizational Change
BongGou Lee Appointed President and CEO IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) announced today that BongGou (B.G.) Lee has been appointed President and CEO, replacing Jong Hoon (James) Lee. Previously B.G. Lee was Chief Operating Officer for the Management & Administration Division of Hyundai Motor Company ... Continue reading
CFO Stadler Expected to Become Audi's New CEO
Washington DC December 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Audi's Chief Financial Officer Rupert Stadler is expected to be named the automaker's new CEO at a supervisory board meeting on Dec. 6, said two people familiar with the situation. The Wall Street Journal also quotes one of those people as disclosing th ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick Joins XM Satellite Radio Lineup
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NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Selected by Datacom Wireless Corporation for Hi-Tech Tracking Systems
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been named as the map data provider for Canada-based Datacom Wireless Corporation. Specifically, NAVTEQ map data will be utilized in Mobilus, a stolen vehicle tracking system and Mobicom, a ... Continue reading
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--SmalTec International, LLC (“SmalTec”), a microtechnology solutions provider, announced it will launch and showcase its most advanced Micro-EDM / Nano-Grinding Equipment at the MICROMACHINE 2006 exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, this November. This year’s 17th International Tradeshow for Micro/MEMS & ... Continue reading
All-New Tundra CrewMax to Make World Debut at 2007 North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-door CrewMax will offer the most room, versatility and storage in the Tundra ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, along with General Motors announced today that GM plans to build over 1.8 million vehicles with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio in 2007. GM was the world's first automaker to offer sate ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46490) has announced the addition of “North American Exhaust Components Aftermarket” to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled North American Exhaust Components Aftermarket provides a comprehensive assessment ... Continue reading
IQS Is Awarded Multi-Year Contract by the FDA To Support ISO 17025
CLEVELAND, Dec. 5 -- IQS, the leading provider of Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management Software, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the FDA to expand the application of quality management principles across two major laboratory centers. Current use of IQS software at the Center for Biological Evaluation a ... Continue reading
Plan4Demand Introduces Demand Curve Analyzer(TM) Supply Chain Tool
Consulting firm's first branded product provides precision insight into demand forecasting data; helps planners pinpoint problems, fine-tune statistical engines, and drive best-practice improvements PITTSBURGH, Dec. 5 -- Executives at Plan4Demand Solutions Inc., the consulting services firm specializing in supply chain ... Continue reading
ABI Research Finds Telematics Markets in Japan and South Korea to Experience Double-Digit CAGR
SINGAPORE-- A new ABI Research study forecasts that in 2011 the aggregate Japanese commercial telematics market will reach $267 million, up from a 2006 level of just over $120 million, amounting to a compound annual growth rate of 17%. In the same period, the South Korean market, an emerging opportunity for commercial ... Continue reading
Teres Solutions Names Tim Kelly Vice President of Sales
AUSTIN, Texas--Teres Solutions™, Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced it has appointed credit union technology industry veteran, Tim Kelly, to the position of senior vice president of sales and operations. With over 20 years expe ... Continue reading
Dale Jr.'s DMP Press Release ***URGENT***
Dale Jr.'s DMP Races in Kansas and Darlington Written By: Ryan Johnston Dale Jr.'s DMP Online Sim Racing will race tonight in the Truck Series in Kansas and in Darlington. Tune in at 9:15 p.m. EST to watch door to door action with some of the best Sim Racers in the World. Dale Jr. and Denny Hamlin race against online d ... Continue reading
AutoRevenue Brings over 30,000 ``LOST'' Customers Back to Dealerships in 2006
LEE, Mass.--@utoRevenue™, the leading permission-based marketing company in the automotive industry, predicted today that email marketing campaigns initiated by the company will bring back over 31,000 ‘lost’ customers to @utoRevenue clients for service work in 2006. “We project that by year end our service emai ... Continue reading
Pontiac and Virgin Megastores Team Up for Co-Branded Promotion
Auto and Music Retail Leaders Join Forces to Reach Joint Consumers DETROIT, Dec. 5 -- Pontiac is expanding its strong relationship with music and entertainment retail leader, Virgin Megastores, by teaming up on a co-branded marketing strategy. As part of the promotion, Pontiac is launching its first ever in-store merch ... Continue reading
Don't Put Your Auto Insurance on Auto-Pilot
Insurance Commissioners Offer Tips for Updating Coverage, Saving Money KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 5 -- Smart motorists rely on seatbelts and airbags as the first line of protection in the event of a car accident. Another important safeguard -- especially for financial security -- is understanding and purchasing appropriate ... Continue reading
High Growth Reported in the World Wide Automotive Electrical Products Market
LYON, France--Allbizreport.com announces that new market research reports related to the automotive world wide industry are available to its catalogue. Automotive Electrical Products (www.allbizreport.com/Automotive-Electrical-Products- Market-Research.html) (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted int ... Continue reading
Your Nominations for Transport & Logistics Awards
Achievement Recognition Success Ceremony Park lane, Hilton, London Institute of Transport Management 1977-2006 Research and Recommendation Body Clockwise from right: Robin Sohdi, Qatar accepts the award for 'Airline of the Year' from Jacqui Simpson, PR Manager, ITM; Miguel Olega, Director General, Madrid Barajas Airpor ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor’s BeeStack™ Wireless Communication Software Achieves Golden Unit Status
TEMPE, Ariz.--Manufacturers now are able to leverage an all-in-one ZigBee™ solution from Freescale Semiconductor. According to TUV Rheinland of North America and NTS, designated independent testing and assessment service providers of the ZigBee Alliance, BeeStack™ wireless communication software is one of the first ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Develops and Manufactures a New Floor Console for the Volvo S80
BURSCHEID, Germany, December 5 -- - Easy to Assembly, Versatile and Enhanced Passenger Protection Many automotive interior components already benefit from a modular construction method in Europe with the exception, so far, of floor consoles. Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior ... Continue reading
LYON, France--Allbizreport.com announces that a new market research report related to the starter motors and alternators world wide market is now available to its catalogue. Global market review of starter motors and alternators â forecasts to 2012 (www.allbizreport.com/Starter-motors-alternators-market-research.h ... Continue reading
ATV (Quad) etc products export !
From: Mr Zhou Sale manager Veli Motor Chongqing Veli Technology (group) Co. LTD (China) Fax:0086-23-67605933 MSN: velibike@hotmail.com Looking for a agent for our ATV(Quad), Dirt bike , Scooter etc vehicles in your market ! To whom may be concerned. Dear Sir, I am pleasure to know you from Internet. Thanks for taking t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46446) has announced the addition of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Automotive Supplier Sector to their offering. This is the definitive assessment and forecast of the state of the automotive supply chain globally. It is certainly your b ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46490) has announced the addition of “North American Exhaust Components Aftermarket” to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled North American Exhaust Components Aftermarket provides a comprehensive assessment ... Continue reading
With One Month Left, Chrysler Group's International Sales Surpass CY 2005 Total Sales
* Year-to-date sales increased 14 percent (186,080 units) and have surpassed total calendar year sales for 2005 (180,088 units) * One and a half years of unprecedented consecutive monthly sales increases * Sales outside North America up 17 percent for November 2006 (18,900 units in 2006 vs. 16,175 units in 2005), and m ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Explains Confusing Car-Buying Fees
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Car-buyers are often surprised to learn that after they finalize their vehicle purchase price, dealerships add in taxes and tack on fees that can boost the price by as much as $3,000. Are these costs negotiable? Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premiere resource for automotive consumer in ... Continue reading
ADS Logistics Awarded Contract forTransportation Management Services at MISA Metals, Inc.
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the leading North American and only national provider of integrated supply chain solutions for the metals industry announced today it has been selected by MISA Metals, Inc., (MMI) to provide transportation management services. ADS on-site personnel manage MMI's inbound and outb ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel announces the appointment of new Chief Financial Officer
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (“Clean Diesel” or the “Company”) (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces the appointment of Ann Ruple as the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Administration of the Company, ... Continue reading
Akebono Brake to Establish New Casting Foundry
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Akebono Brake to Establish New Casting Foundry Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 05, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced it will establish a new casting foundry in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, to partially insource material procurement. The new ca ... Continue reading
JDSU's ChromaFlair Color Shift Pigments Create Dazzling Effects for Scion
Limited-Edition Scion xB Features Exclusive Maziora Torched Penny Paint MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 5 -- JDSU , the leading enabler of broadband and optical innovation, is shedding some light on a special-edition Scion. More specifically, the company's ChromaFlair(R) color-shifting pigment has been selected by Scion, a line ... Continue reading
Crain Communications Selects TriggerNews Private Label Multi-Brand for News Alerting Platform
First System to be Implemented at Automotive News PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 5 -- News Technologies, LLC announced today Crain Communications, Inc., a large group media company with more than 30 publications, selected TriggerNews Private Label Multi-Brand as their desktop news alerting platform. The first system will be impl ... Continue reading
Altairnano and Phoenix to Exhibit at the Alternative Car and Transportation Expo
RENO, Nev.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , will demonstrate its safe, fast charge, long life NanoSafe batteries in Phoenix Motorcarsâ zero emission, all electric, freeway-ready sports utility truck (SUT) and sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Alternative Car and Transportation Expo to be held in Santa Monica, Cal ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5 -- American Racing Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ANRC), announced today that it has retained Corporate Evolutions, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive investor relations campaign. Corporate Evolutions, Inc. caters to the undervalued emerging companies, and looks forward to building a strong relationship wit ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series now Offers Gentex High-Beam Assist
ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 5 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying its SmartBeam high- beam assist feature to BMW for the 2007 model year 3 Series. SmartBeam uses a miniature camera-on-a-chip combined with alg ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Debut at North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- A bold new look for the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Accord Coupe Concept will convey exterior styling cues and design features that prov ... Continue reading
Study Identifies Need for New Approaches for Child Passenger Safety
Researchers Urge Targeted Safety Messages, Lower-Cost Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats for At-Risk Families PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5 -- A study released this week from researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parents with a high school education or less are among the least likely to use appropr ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas to Acquire Bandag for $1.05 Billion in Cash Merger
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & MUSCATINE, Iowa--Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. and Bandag, Incorporated [NYSE:BDG and BDGA] (âBandagâ) today jointly announced that they have entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Bridgestone Americas will acquire the outstanding shares of each class of stock of Bandag for ... Continue reading
MAZDASPEED Motorsports and SpeedSource Announce Full Season 2007 Grand-Am GT Plans
- Rotary Powered Mazda RX-8 to Challenge for Championship - IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development today announced the continuation of its partnership with Florida-based SpeedSource, Inc. in the Grand American Road Racing Association Rolex Series GT-class. The SpeedSource Grand Am GT Mazda RX-8 is ... Continue reading
BMW Improves and Ranks Highest in South Africa Sales Satisfaction Study
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 5 -- BMW ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a ) Now in its s ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's International Sales Surpass CY 2005 Total Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, December 5 -- - Year-to-date sales increased 14 percent (186,080 units) and have surpassed total calendar year sales for 2005 (180,088 units) - One and a half years of unprecedented consecutive monthly sales increases - Sales outside North America up 17 percent for Novembe ... Continue reading
PARIS, France, December 4 -- Valeo today announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ford Motor Company to acquire their Thermal Systems facility, Sheldon Road, (Plymouth, Michigan). This acquisition is conditional upon reaching a new and competitive agreement with the United Auto Workers Union (UAW ... Continue reading
Barnes Named SCCA Solo Nationals Chairperson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barnes Named SCCA Solo Nationals Chairperson TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 30, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Barnes to the position of Chairperson for the SCCA Solo National Championships. "I'm excited about the opportunity to chair the 2007 Solo Nationals ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 4 -- Buell, Ducati, MV Agusta, Piaggio, Star Motorcycles, Roland Sands, Robert Steffano and more are set to unveil bikes not yet seen in the U.S at the upcoming Cycle World International Motorcycle Show presented by Toyota. All media is invited to attend this special day of unveils. Also on han ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Introduces New Tools to Help Dealers Make Most of Vehicle Value Data
New tools speed a dealer's ability to appraise trade-ins, determine used vehicle values, and estimate a customer's equity position on owned vehicles. DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 4 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced it has launched two new equity and appraisal tools -- Equity Calculator in Contact Management and Vehi ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers: December 4, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * SCHUMACHER WINS FOURTH QUARTER DRIVER OF THE YEAR: NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher, who made the greatest comeback in NHRA history to win his third consecutive and fourth overall NHRA POWERade Series world championship, was name ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Offering of an Additional $5O Million of Senior Subordinated Notes
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced the offering of an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.75% senior subordinated notes due 2016 for a total issuance of $375 million (the âNotesâ). The Notes are being offered in a pri ... Continue reading
Ford and Valeo Sign MOU For Sale of the Automotive Components Holdings Sheldon Road Plant
* Ford Motor Company and Valeo have signed a MOU for the sale of the Automotive Components Holdings climate control business and Sheldon Road Plant to Valeo. * This MOU is the first expected during the next several months regarding ACH's automotive component businesses. * Automotive Components Holdings was created to e ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Intention to Offer Senior Convertible Notes
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 4 -- Ford Motor Company today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $3 billion principal amount of Senior Convertible Notes due 2036, which will be unsecured. Ford also expects to grant the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase up to $4 ... Continue reading
Infiniti Puts Local Fund-Raising Effort in Overdrive
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation has received a generous donation to support its 2006 year-end fund-raising drive â a 2007 Infiniti G sports sedan valued at $39,200. Infiniti originally donated the vehicle to the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey, which raffled it off at the Pebb ... Continue reading
2007 HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETE TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1
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Blue Water Automotive Systems Realigns Manufacturing to Meet Global Demands
MARYSVILLE, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Blue Water Automotive Systems today announced a realignment of its manufacturing capacity and corporate structure to optimize resources and provide better value to global automotive customers. Blue Water will maintain existing production levels, but will shift capacity to become more effic ... Continue reading
FEMALE DRIVERS TRAIN IN PHOENIX WITH LYN ST. JAMES
LSJ FOUNDATION DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Marquis, 317-244-9790 or 602-952-9243; memarquis42@aol.com Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FEMALE DRIVERS PREPARE TO SUCCEED PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 29, 2006) - On Dec. 9-12, 16 young and unique female r ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Preparing To Launch A New Model For Advertising Agencies In 2007
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 29th, 2006 At 9:30 AM CST As you may remember, this summer, Mercedes announced that beginning in 2007, the company would be realigning their worldwide sales partnerships with advertising agencies. As a result of this realignment, Mercedes announced that Jung von Matt would be ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com and PowerSportsTV Announce Partnership
Consumers Interested in Purchasing Powersports at NADAguides.com Now Referred to PowerSportsTV's Network of Accredited Dealers COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 29 -- NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it has partnered with PowerSportsTV (www.PowerSportsTV.com), an online ... Continue reading
PA Governor Rendell Unveils Gold Star License Plate for Military Families
New Plate Presented to Mother of Deceased Army Ranger HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today presented Pennsylvania's new Gold Star Family license plate to the mother of a U.S. Army Ranger who was among the first soldiers to die while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Governor Re ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reaches Legal Settlement
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that it had reached a settlement, subject to court approval, of three pending actions (the earliest of which was filed in 2002) involving various wage and hour claims for an aggregate ... Continue reading
TicketsNow Signs Exclsuive Advertising Deal With NASCAR.com
TicketsNow Races to an Exclusive Advertising Relationship with NASCAR.com Inc. 500 Entertainment Technology Company Offers Racing Fans Premium Service and Total Security CHICAGO, November 29, 2006 - With the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony just days away, TicketsNow (www.TicketsNow.com <http://www.ticketsnow.c ... Continue reading
Tiger Woods participe au lancement d'une nouvelle Buick multi-segment de luxe
LOS ANGELES, November 29 -- - Le golfeur professionnel numéro 1 au classement mondial présente la nouvelle Buick Enclave à la veille du Salon de l'auto de Los Angeles Tiger Woods, aux côtés du PDG de GM Rick Wagoner, a dévoilé la toute nouvelle Buick Enclave au Art Center College of Design à Pasadena, en Califo ... Continue reading
XPEL Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. XPEL’s Chairman and CEO, W. Rege Brunner, commented, “We are extremely pleased with what we were able to accomplish dur ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA Motorcycle Season Concludes
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) 2006 NHRA POWERADE PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE SEASON CONCLUDES Moorpark, Calif. - (November 30, 2006) With the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Se ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 30 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-327 "INDIANA SPRINT WEEK" EXPANDS TO 9 RACES IN 2007 The nation's most popular Sprint Car extravaganza is expanding to encompass nine races at nine different race tracks in 2007. The addition of Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville and Kamp M ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Kia Rondo Makes U.S. Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show - Photos Available
Kia Beefs Up Product Line, Enters Crossover Vehicle Segment With New Model LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today added a fresh face to its vehicle lineup by unveiling the all-new 2007 Kia Rondo, designed to completely change the way consumers think about the crossover segment, at the Los Angeles Auto S ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces Purchase Order From The Genie Company
Genie Universal Laser Parking System Available at Approximately 900 Lowe's Stores IRVINE, Calif. and ORANGE CITY, Fla., Nov. 30 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home announced today that it is fulfilling a second significant order of its highly ... Continue reading
Decorating for Special Occasions, Holidays Not Just for the Home
The International Carwash Association Announces the First Ever Best Decorated Car Sweepstakes CHICAGO, Nov. 30 -- According to a recent survey, people have an emotional attachment to their cars and just like folks decorate their homes for holiday entertaining, a new trend is spreading across the nation where people dre ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Corporate Executive Promotions
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the promotions of Lance A. Parker to vice president and corporate controller and James R. Druzbik to vice president of information systems. Both promotions are effective immediately. “We are fortunate to have leaders with Lance’s ... Continue reading
iMagicLab Adds Hosted BDC Services to Improve Dealer Conversions
NOVATO, Calif.--iMagicLab, the nation’s fastest growing CRM and Inventory system for automobile dealers, is pleased to announce the completion of a transaction to acquire the assets of DealerConcierge.com. This acquisition will extend iMagicLab’s industry leading CRM tools and enable automobile dealers to reach int ... Continue reading
Kenseth Receives Goodyear Gatorback Championship
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Winning at auto race tracks takes many forms, and it doesn't always mean capturing the checkered flag. Just ask Matt Kenseth, who won this year's Goodyear Gatorback Fastest Lap Championship. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Driving for Roush Racing and finishing second i ... Continue reading
Monster Motors to Discuss Their Niche Market Online-Auto-Auctions with MN1 News Team
CHICAGO--Dan Enright, president of Monster Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRMT), will be featured live on Market News First (www.mn1.com) for an exclusive interview with the MN1 news team discussing the Company’s niche market online-auto-auctions. The interview is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. CST. M ... Continue reading
PEMA: Prepare Now For Winter Weather
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30 -- With hurricane season at an end, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today urged the public to prepare now to meet any challenges that may arise from severe winter weather. PEMA encourages residents to develop emergency plans for their families and take steps to protect their proper ... Continue reading
SPEED GT Champ Aschenbach Tests Forsythe Champ Car
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPEED GT Champ Aschenbach Tests Forsythe Champ Car HOUSTON, Texas (Nov. 30, 2006) - Reigning SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Champion Lawson Aschenbach was invited to test a Champ Car this week with the Forsythe team at MSR Houston. Stepping into an open-wheel car for the first time since his Formul ... Continue reading
Test Drive Advanced New Clean Diesel Vehicles
Technology Display to Coincide With Council of State Governments Annual State Trends and Leadership Forum WHAT: Join attendees of the 2006 Council of State Governments Annual State Trends and Leadership Forum for the opportunity to test drive several light-duty diesel vehicles available to U.S. consumers. See for yours ... Continue reading
Travis Pastrana to Race for Subaru Through 2009
- Travis Pastrana wins 2006 Rally America Driver's Championship - LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 -- Subaru of America today announced that 2006 Rally America Champion and X Games 12 Rally winner Travis Pastrana has agreed to a new, three-year contract to race for Subaru Rally Team USA. Pastrana is the youngest driver to win the ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 30, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-328 USAC AWARDS BANQUETS SET FOR INDIANAPOLIS, ARCADIA Recognition for USAC's 2006 racing champions and other deserving award recipients will occur on two fronts, beginning with the "Night of Champions" National Awards ceremony in downtown I ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio’s Hot Import Nights Makes One of Final 2006 Stops in Honolulu
IRVINE, Calif.--XM Satellite Radio’s Hot Import Nights (HIN) hits Honolulu as its last show before the season finale in Miami. HIN, the nation’s largest lifestyle custom car show, will pack the Blaisdell Convention Center Dec. 9, 5 p.m. to midnight with special model appearances, a performance from DJ Miss Lisa and ... Continue reading
Hi-Tech Dani Leather to Cool DiMora's $2 Million Automobiles
Owners of the DiMora Motorcar Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan will be caressed in sumptuous Dani Leather that stays cool in hot weather FLANDERS, N.J., Dec. 1 -- Dani Leather USA, Inc., the North American marketing and distribution arm of Dani Leather S.p.A. in Arzignano, Italy, has agreed to develop an exclusive desi ... Continue reading
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