OHANA ROAD - Hawaii's TV Auto Show Joins The Auto Channel - VIDEO
AUTO CENTRAL - December 8, 2006: Ohana Road, Hawaii's very own automotive television series has joined The Auto Channel's weekly line-up of TV ON THE NET programming. ... Continue reading
New diesel variant with V8 power: The S 420 CDI flagship diesel model makes its debut
Stuttgart, Dec 06, 2006 Mercedes-Benz is extending its S-Class range with another diesel variant, the S 420 CDI. The new eight-cylinder model is powered by a state-of-the-art V8 CDI engine developing 235 kW/320 hp and 730 newton metres of peak torque. This latest addition to the model line-up means that the luxury salo ... Continue reading
Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit
Washington DC December 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan begins production on their new Altima hybrids next week in Tennessee, despite the fact that they will not make a profit on the vehicles. The automaker is introducing the new alternative fuel model to the market to adhere to strict clean air laws ... Continue reading
Air News Release: 85 PERCENT OF HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL MEETS EPA STANDARDS
News for Release: Friday, December 08, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * 85 PERCENT OF HIGHWAY DIESEL **FUEL** MEETS EPA STANDARDS *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355/ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - December 8, 2006) New, cleaner diesel fuel is producing cleaner air, according to preliminary surveys ... Continue reading
ROUSH FLEXES MUSCLES IN NMRA DRAG RACING WITH MODULAR MUSCLE SPONSORSHIP
For Immediate Release ROUSH FLEXES MUSCLES IN NMRA DRAG RACING WITH MODULAR MUSCLE SPONSORSHIP LIVONIA, Mich. (December 8, 2006) - ROUSH Performance used the NMRA Drag Racing Series this past season as a way to test a new line of Competition Parts and develop the street legal ROUSH Drag Pack Mustang, the first factory- ... Continue reading
WL Ross & Co. Completes Acquisition of BST
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- WL Ross & Co. LLC today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BST Safety Textiles GmbH (BST), formerly Berger Safety Textiles, Maulburg, Germany, a transaction it announced in September 2006. BST is a leading international manufacturer of flat and one piece woven ("OPW") fabrics for aut ... Continue reading
For the Person Who Has Everything … A Chance to Win Two MINI Coopers and New Home in Irvine
--Irvine Public Schools Foundation: WHAT: As holiday shoppers look for the perfect gift for the person who has it all or that hard-to-buy-for someone on their list, tickets for Irvine Public Schools Foundation's (IPSF) house raffle might be a winning gift. IPSF launched its annual house raffle two months early so holid ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership" or "Star") , a home energy and services provider specializing in heating oil, announced today that it will release its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter results before the market opens on December 15, 2006. Members of Star’s management team will host a conference c ... Continue reading
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that it will preview two new vehicles at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in early January – the Nissan Rogue crossover sport utility vehicle and an advanced design study called the Nissan Bevel. The all-new Rogue is Nissa ... Continue reading
Lexus Raises Price on 2007 ES 350
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Lexus announced a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) adjustment today for the ES 350 luxury sedan. The MSRP for the ES 350 will increase by 0.9 percent, or $300, to $33,470. The new pricing will take effect with the arrival of ES 350's at Lexus dealerships on, or after January 2, 2 ... Continue reading
Clean Vehicles Program to Become Final, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell says
Program Saves Drivers Money; Reduces Smog-Forming Emissions, Toxic Pollution HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 8 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that proposed changes to Pennsylvania's clean vehicles program - which saves drivers money at the pump and promises cleaner, healthier air across the commonwealth - have bee ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Recalls Passat Vehicles
Affected Items: Windshield Wiper Motor and Brake Vacuum Line AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced safety recalls to address two issues in some 2006 and 2007 model year Passat sedans, and in some 2007 model year Passat wagons. Some of the affected 2006 model year Passat vehicles have a wi ... Continue reading
ECFL and Magnum Energy, Inc. Announce the Plan of Merger Has Been Signed
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced the Plan of Merger has been signed by both companies. Company officials from both teams will meet early next week discussing implementation plans. Further details of the merger will be issued next week Magnum Energy is an oil & gas company located in North Central Texa ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Heartland Express, Inc. The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on January 2, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 21, 2006. A total of approximately ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler To Expand The Mercedes-Benz Technology Center In Sindelfingen, Germany
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 8th, 2006 At 9:40 AM CST DaimlerChrysler has announced today that as the first step in a plan which involves the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center in Sindelfingen, Germany, the Board of Management for the Mercedes Car Group has authorized the construction of tw ... Continue reading
WHAT: Identity theft can affect everyone, particularly during the busy holiday season. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Last year, more than 9 million Americans were victimized by identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. DaimlerChrysler Financial Services is pr ... Continue reading
Playboy Picks Hottest Cars of 2007
Top Honors Go to BMW Z4M Coupe NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- What's hot on the road this year? According the Playboy's "2007 Cars of the Year," street-legal speedsters, a hyper-quick hybrid, and a blast from the past that drives circles around the competition. The cars selected by Playboy were carefully chosen by an expert team ... Continue reading
*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **December 10: The Fuel-Efficient Cars of the Next Decade & Joe Wilcox of Tilting Trike* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, December 10 from 9:30-10:30 p ... Continue reading
2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport - Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque:143 hp @ 5800 rpm/136 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual (4-apeed automatic is available) Wheelbase: 98.4 in. Length/Width/Height:162.8 x 69.1 x 63.2 in. Tires: P205/60R16 Cargo volume: 8.2/16.2/ ... Continue reading
Automaker Establishes Presence in 14 NBA Markets, Including Partnerships With Nine Teams IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Kia Motors America today announced a multi-tiered marketing program that includes sponsorships of nine NBA teams -- including the 2006 NBA Champion Miami HEAT -- and partnerships with five local-market bro ... Continue reading
Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up
Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up CONCORD, NC (Dec. 9, 2006) - Veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series owner and driver Andy Belmont announced today that his company Andy Belmont Racing has signed Bill Catania as a driver for the 2007 ARCA/RE MAX Series season. Bill Catania, 30, was born the same year And ... Continue reading
BlitzRotary GmbH Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Leadership Award
LONDON, December 8 -- Frost & Sullivan honours BlitzRotary GmbH with the 2006 Customer Service Leadership Award in the vehicle lifts market in Europe. In presenting this Award Frost & Sullivan commends the company's ability to respond rapidly to client requirements and continually focus on customer profitability goals. ... Continue reading
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CarMax Announces Two Senior Executive Promotions
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 8 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, today announced the promotions of two senior executives. Mike Dolan has been promoted to executive vice president and chief administrative officer. He will be responsible for focusing on CarMax's most important asset: the company's asso ... Continue reading
Cummins to Withdraw Pacific Exchange Listing; Retain New York Stock Exchange Listing
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that it plans to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange. The Company’s common stock will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Cummins has decided to withdraw its listing from NYSE Arca to str ... Continue reading
ECFL Announces Magnum Energy, Inc. as the Suitor in the Developing Merger
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: ECFL) announced today that while merger development continues, it’s time to release to the public that Magnum Energy, Inc. will be the corporation merging together with eCarfly. Both companies agreed that timing is of the essence and now is the perfect time to reveal Magnum Energy. ... Continue reading
Freescale Presents Leading-Edge Semiconductor Research at IEDM 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor is presenting six technology papers at this year’s IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) to be held in San Francisco, Calif., Dec. 10-13. These papers are among approximately 465 technology papers Freescale has presented during 2006 at events including IEDM, Converg ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Mace Security International, Inc. (“Mace”) , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Arizona Car Wash Region for $19,250,000 in cash. The assets ... Continue reading
Study Provides Researchers with Important New Tools to Measure Driver Distraction
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Researchers know that a driver who looks away from the road to retrieve a spilled cup of coffee, dial a phone or change a CD is less likely to see and react to circumstances that can lead to a crash. What has eluded researchers is a way to measure how and to what extent drivers are di ... Continue reading
USABC Awards $15 Million Battery Technology Development Contract to A123Systems
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization composed of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, today announced the award of a $15 million lithium iron phosphate battery technology development contract to A123Systems of Wate ... Continue reading
Labor Hails GM Europe's Opel Astra to U.S.
FRANKFURT December 8, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors' European labor force on Friday hailed news that the world's biggest carmaker had decided to sell Belgian-made Opel Astras in North America under the Saturn brand from late next year. "General Motors is using its global network to market an attractive veh ... Continue reading
Opel (Saturn) Presents Its New Astra at the Bologna Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
New engine range: More power, lower consumption All Astra engines in overview Accentuated design for stronger model and brand identity Exclusivity and individuality in series production Enhanced Trailer Stability Assist helps in critical situations Unique technological innovations for more safety and comfort Five-star ... Continue reading
Advantest, Cadence to Collaborate on Zero-Defect Testing Requirements for Automotive Electronics
Tokyo, Dec 6, 2006 (JCN) - Advantest and Cadence Design Systems announced a collaborative partnership on December 6 to deliver a methodology for zero-defect testing of digital automotive electronics. The collaboration is intended to enable faster time-to-market and more complete testing of complex digital devices for n ... Continue reading
Nissan Executive Says the Hybrids Market Remains an Unprofitable Proposition
WASHINGTON DC December 7, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that a top Nissan Motor Co. executive in North America said Thursday that the hybrid market still remains an unprofitable proposition in the auto industry despite the interest in alternative vehicles. "Hybrids today are not a very viable economic pr ... Continue reading
GM Execs Say Design Is Company's New Focus After Cutting Costs
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. December 7, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is moving past the cost cuts of 2006 to transform itself into a company that puts car and truck design above everything, company officials said Thursday night. At GM's Heritage Center in suburban Detroit, Chairma ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MX-5 Cup Programming Begins This Weekend on SPEED TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 7, 2006) - Saturday afternoons just got a little more exciting with the start of SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook programming on SPEED. All eight rounds of the inaugural season will be br ... Continue reading
Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up
Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up CONCORD, NC (Dec. 9, 2006) – Veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series owner and driver Andy Belmont announced today that his company Andy Belmont Racing has signed Bill Catania as a driver for the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series season. Bill Catania, 30, was born th ... Continue reading
* Metro Detroit Volkswagen dealers to host "Rockin' the D" guitar contest * Winner to take home a one-year lease on a 2007 Wolfsburg edition Jetta AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 -- You may not see Slash or John Mayer shredding strings on a First Act guitar like those featured in recent V- dubs rock commercials, but you'll ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Area Students Voice Opinions at LA Auto Show
AYES Future Techs comment on latest vehicles, technology LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 -- For parents visiting the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show this week, finding a new car for their teen could be a top priority. Eight southern California high school students were on the hunt for all things new and exciting under the hood last wee ... Continue reading
Ward.s Names ''Ten Best Engines'' Award Winners for 2007
NEW YORK--The winners of Ward’s 10 Best Engines awards for 2007 prove that it’s possible for auto makers to pack today’s engines with real power while still delivering impressive fuel economy. Selected by the editors of Prism Business Media’s Ward’s AutoWorld® magazine, the 2007 list marks t ... Continue reading
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