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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

CPSC Posts Recall of Kawasaki KFX(R)90

CPSC Posts Recall of Kawasaki KFX(R)90

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) ... Continue reading

Ford's investment and incentives worth $1 billion to improve production at six Detroit area plants

Ford's investment and incentives worth $1 billion to improve production at six Detroit area plants

By Martha Hindes, Detroit Bureau TheAutoChannel.com Detroit, January 9 -- Ford Motor Company announced today it is making a major investment in six Southeast Michigan plants, worth as much as $1 billion dollars including state tax incentives. The investments, largely aimed at improving production of the upcoming F-150 ... Continue reading

AutoWeek Gives Editors' Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2007 NAIAS

AutoWeek Gives Editors' Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2007 NAIAS

Spotlight also shines on AutoWeek Readers' Choice Awards DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff announced its favorite vehicles of the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this evening at the magazine's annual Design Forum at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Mich. The AutoWeek Edit ... Continue reading

McNabb Appointed Vice President Sales for Mercedes-Benz USA

McNabb Appointed Vice President Sales for Mercedes-Benz USA

MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 10 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that Mark McNabb, most recently vice president of marketing for MBUSA, will become vice president of sales for the company, effective immediately. McNabb replaces Keith May who is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Prior to joining MBUSA i ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Industry Insiders Converge for 2007 North American International Auto Show

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Industry Insiders Converge for 2007 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) welcomes the automotive industry's top executives to Industry Preview Days on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from noon - 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 11 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Executives will have the opportunity to tour the show floor before NAIAS 2007 opens ... Continue reading

National Safety Commission Urges Florida Legislature to Tackle Rising State Auto Insurance Rates

National Safety Commission Urges Florida Legislature to Tackle Rising State Auto Insurance Rates

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the Florida Legislature preparing to convene in Special Session Tuesday to tackle the problem of skyrocketing Florida property insurance rates, the National Safety Commission called on the Legislature to take action to provide relief from rising Florida a ... Continue reading

National Car Rental Introduces Garmin GPS Navigation Units

National Car Rental Introduces Garmin GPS Navigation Units

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 10 -- National Car Rental announced today new Global Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation units will be available in approximately 150 of its locations in the U.S. and Canada. The Garmin StreetPilot c330 is available to National customers for $10.99 per day and can be reserved in advance at Nati ... Continue reading

GM's Bob Lutz: Toyota Has More Clout than GM on Capitol Hill

GM's Bob Lutz: Toyota Has More Clout than GM on Capitol Hill

Washington DC January 10, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that GM's Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz believes Toyota has earned more clout on Capitol Hill than his company, according to a report in The New York Times. During a discussion on Toyota's ensuing march to No.1, Lutz said it had already happened in the minds ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Will to be featured speaker at NAIAS in Detroit

KB Racing LLC: Will to be featured speaker at NAIAS in Detroit

*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* ... Continue reading

Chrysler Invites Consumers to Break a Guinness World Record

Chrysler Invites Consumers to Break a Guinness World Record

* World-renown professional leader of "Simon Says" will direct more than 1,200 consumers in "Sebring Says" * The last contestant standing wins a 24-month lease on an all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring * Consumers willing to prove actions speak louder than words can register online at www.ChryslerSebringSays.com AUBURN HILLS ... Continue reading

Bluetooth SIG Announces 2nd Annual Best of CES Contest Winners

Bluetooth SIG Announces 2nd Annual Best of CES Contest Winners

Five ways for consumers to experience more of Bluetooth(R) wireless technology demonstrated LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 -- The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the winners of its second annual Best of CES Contest, an event during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to highlight the newest, m ... Continue reading

DFW Elite Auto Rental Puts Valentines Gift on eBay - Drive a Rolls Royce, Hummer H2 and Aston Martin for a Day

DFW Elite Auto Rental Puts Valentines Gift on eBay - Drive a Rolls Royce, Hummer H2 and Aston Martin for a Day

DALLAS, Jan. 10 -- One luxury-car-loving couple is going to be smiling when the virtual gavel falls to close a very special eBay listing. "This auction isn't really for an item as much as for a wonderful driving experience that will delight any luxury car lover," reports Fort Worth entrepreneur and DFW Elite Auto Renta ... Continue reading

Research and Markets : Sweden: Scania Introduces Refuse Collection Trucks with Low-Entry Cab, US: AK Specialty Vehicles Changes Name to Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles Read More Inside ‘World Commercial Vehicles - January 2007 Issue’

Research and Markets : Sweden: Scania Introduces Refuse Collection Trucks with Low-Entry Cab, US: AK Specialty Vehicles Changes Name to Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles Read More Inside ‘World Commercial Vehicles - January 2007 Issue’

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48162) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - January 2007 Issue to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: Corporate strate ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: South Africa: Volkswagen Unveils New Paint Shop, China: Daihatsu to Assemble Vehicles under Its Brand in 2007,

Research and Markets: South Africa: Volkswagen Unveils New Paint Shop, China: Daihatsu to Assemble Vehicles under Its Brand in 2007,

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48137) has announced the addition of Automotive Emerging Markets - January 2007 to their offering. Automotive Emerging is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the activities of the world’s ... Continue reading

David J. Arthur Joins NaturalNano's Scientific Advisory Board

David J. Arthur Joins NaturalNano's Scientific Advisory Board

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--NaturalNano, Inc. (OTCBB:NNAN) (FWB:N3N) (www.naturalnano.com), a materials science company, today announced the appointment of David J. Arthur to its Scientific Advisory Board. David Arthur's consulting firm, Chasm, specializes in bridging the chasm between research and product commercialization, so i ... Continue reading

Electric Car Pioneer ZAP Charged Up by California Governor's State of the State Address

Electric Car Pioneer ZAP Charged Up by California Governor's State of the State Address

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--California automotive manufacturer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) issued praise for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address in which he ordered a 10 percent reduction in motor vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide. Among the many reforms proposed by the California Govern ... Continue reading

R. L. Polk - Asian Brands See Dramatic Rise in Owner Loyalty

R. L. Polk - Asian Brands See Dramatic Rise in Owner Loyalty

Two-Year Span Shows, Regardless of Brand, Older Buyers are More Loyal SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 10 -- According to R. L. Polk & Co., regardless of age, consumers are consistently more loyal to Asian brands, versus European and domestic makes. In addition, for all brands, owner loyalty increases as the head of household g ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and Freightliner Donate Mini-fleet of Three Trucks to Forgotten Harvest

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and Freightliner Donate Mini-fleet of Three Trucks to Forgotten Harvest

What: DaimlerChrysler Financial Services (DCFS) will deliver three additional 2007 trucks with 18-foot refrigerated van bodies (see picture enclosed) to Forgotten Harvest, including one Freightliner M2 and two Sterling Acterra trucks. Forgotten Harvest is a Southfield-based non-profit organization which provides perish ... Continue reading

Visteon Unveils Electromagnetic Induction, its Latest High-Tech Innovation

Visteon Unveils Electromagnetic Induction, its Latest High-Tech Innovation

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, January 10 -- - In-Vehicle Wireless Charging Simplifies Driving Experience Visteon Corporation is launching a technology that provides a convenient way to make sure batteries for mobile phones, MP3 players or PDAs are always charged and ready to go. Visteon is introducing its in-vehicle wireless char ... Continue reading

Driver News - Mike Vincec: The Year Ahead

Driver News - Mike Vincec: The Year Ahead

Mike Vincec: The Year Ahead Reigning Canadian National & Regional ICC Champion sets sites on busy 2007 January 9, 2007 - Stouffville,  ON - With a national championship, two regional championships and a pick as the 2006 Stars of Karting  Rookie of The Year, fifteen year old Mike Vincec has been anticipating the ... Continue reading

TheCarConnection.com Coverage of the 2007 Detroit Auto Show

TheCarConnection.com Coverage of the 2007 Detroit Auto Show

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, TheCarConnection.com keeps reader in sync with the 60-plus debuts at the year's most important auto show, while also celebrating the site's 10th anniversary and a new alliance with J.D. Power & Associates DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- From the biggest Japanese pickup truck ever to the most lavish ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Vehicle Production in Eastern Europe is Forecast to Grow Significantly

Research and Markets: Vehicle Production in Eastern Europe is Forecast to Grow Significantly

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48086) has announced the addition of The Eastern Europe Aluminium Wheel Demand Forecast Report 1st Edition to their offering. Major trends including the expansion of the European Union and increasing globalisation have has seen considerab ... Continue reading

Dodge Avenger to Race in NASCAR Nextel Cup Competition in 2007

Dodge Avenger to Race in NASCAR Nextel Cup Competition in 2007

- All-new 2008 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan debuts at the North American International Auto Show - Avenger to be Dodge "Car of Tomorrow" in NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing - Dodge Charger to continue racing during 'Car of Tomorrow' phase-in AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Chrysler Group announced today that the Dodge Avenger w ... Continue reading

Car and Truck of The Year Ride on Goodyear Tires

Car and Truck of The Year Ride on Goodyear Tires

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- Just as General Motors claimed a sweep in the honors for the North American Car and Truck of the Year during this week's 2007 North American International Auto Show, the tire engineers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company also are smiling. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLO ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions Drives Ahead with Enhanced Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions Drives Ahead with Enhanced Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

Company gains contracts to develop and supply lithium-ion batteries for tomorrow's 'green' vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Major advances in lithium-ion battery technology will enable global automakers to introduce a new generation of highly fuel-efficient, "environmentally friendly" vehicles in the near future, according ... Continue reading

2008 Dodge Magnum Lineup Packs Powerful Punch - VIDEO ENHANCED

2008 Dodge Magnum Lineup Packs Powerful Punch - VIDEO ENHANCED

-- New 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 includes race-inspired, aggressive hood, functional performance hood scoop, new grille, headlamps, front fascia design and interior appointments -- Restyled 2008 Dodge Magnum R/T continues to defy comparison in the marketplace with functionality, HEMI(R) power and fuel-saving Multi- displa ... Continue reading

Trend Forecaster Andrea Hoffman Advises to Tap The 'Royaltons,' Affluent Ethnic Buyers as New Niche Market

Trend Forecaster Andrea Hoffman Advises to Tap The 'Royaltons,' Affluent Ethnic Buyers as New Niche Market

HAMBURG, N.J., Jan. 9 -- Building market share is a burning issue for automakers, particularly those who are U.S.-based. Trend forecaster and marketing guru Andrea Hoffman will discuss a new marketing approach targeting affluent ethnic consumers, which she dubs the "Royaltons(TM)" for their untapped economic power. Hof ... Continue reading

Honda's Newest ASIMO Humanoid Robot Sprints to Its North American Debut at Consumer Electronics Show

Honda's Newest ASIMO Humanoid Robot Sprints to Its North American Debut at Consumer Electronics Show

TORRANCE, Calif.--A breakthrough version of Honda's humanoid robot ASIMO made its North American debut today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev. The latest ASIMO incorporates several significant technological advancements including a streamlined new design, even more fluid and quick movements and ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Hyundai Debuts New 2007 Veracruz Crossover

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Hyundai Debuts New 2007 Veracruz Crossover

DETROIT--The new Veracruz midsize crossover made its North American debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Just as the Hyundai Azera is altering perceptions about premium sedans, Veracruz breaks new ground in premium crossovers. Hyundai has once again made luxury and performance attaina ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Look Out, Here Comes CHAMCO AUTO!

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Look Out, Here Comes CHAMCO AUTO!

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9 -- CHAMCO AUTO, a truly innovative automotive importer, will make a unique, celebrated stop at the 2007 North American International Auto Show on January 10 and 11. CHAMCO AUTO, whose mission is to become the first automotive company to import and distribute vehicles produced by Chinese manufac ... Continue reading

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Responds to California's Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Responds to California's Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced plans to add Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid vehicles to its vehicle line-up for California renters in 2007. Currently one of the largest providers of alternative fuel rental vehicles, Enterprise is continuing to grow its fleet by adding a variety of alternative fuel vehic ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Running Strong Through Dakar's Fourth Stage

Petersen/White Lightning Running Strong Through Dakar's Fourth Stage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael Petersen 26th Overall After First Four Stages of Euromilhoes Dakar 2007 Petersen/White Lightning 33rd Quickest into Ouarzazate OUARZAZATE, Africa January 9, 2007 – Driver/owner Michael Petersen (Las Vegas, Nev., USA) had another strong day in his premiere in the Euromilhoes Dakar 2007 ... Continue reading

Chrome(R) Launches All New Automotive Description Service

Chrome(R) Launches All New Automotive Description Service

The Robust Web Service Interface Delivers Comprehensive Content on Decoded VIN's PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 9 -- Chrome Systems Inc., the industry leader in automotive data, today announced the introduction of an all new Automotive Description Service (ADS). ADS is a Chrome-hosted web service with the ability to deliver more ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show EyesOn Design Awards Honor Excellence in Automotive Design

2007 Detroit Auto Show EyesOn Design Awards Honor Excellence in Automotive Design

DETROIT Auto Show, Jan. 9, 2007; The elite of the automotive design community assembled today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan to honor excellence in automotive design. The event was the Second Annual EyesOn Design Awards at NAIAS 2007. Unique among automoti ... Continue reading

Magna International Inc. - 2007 Outlook

Magna International Inc. - 2007 Outlook

TORONTO, January 9 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its outlook for 2007 on Thursday, January 11, 2007. Magna will present its 2007 outlook at the Auto Analyst of New York (AANY) Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. EST (Toronto time). Magna will also ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Get Insight and Analysis on Automotive Giant Nissan Motor Co Ltd

Research and Markets: Get Insight and Analysis on Automotive Giant Nissan Motor Co Ltd

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48107) has announced the addition of Nissan Motor Co Ltd 2006 Company Profile to their offering. This new just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the wor ... Continue reading

Yellow Cab Cooperative Praises New Clean Fuel Standard Announced by Governor Schwarzenegger

Yellow Cab Cooperative Praises New Clean Fuel Standard Announced by Governor Schwarzenegger

SAN FRANCISCO--Yellow Cab Cooperative, which operates San Francisco’s largest fleet of cabs, praised Governor Schwarzenegger’s ground-breaking announcement today that he will issue an executive order to reduce the level of carbon in all transportation fuels used in California passenger vehicles. “Yellow ... Continue reading

PACCAR Announces New Manufacturing and Assembly Facility

PACCAR Announces New Manufacturing and Assembly Facility

BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR Inc unveiled plans for a new $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility in the Southeast United States. “PACCAR’s outstanding profits, excellent balance sheet and intense focus on quality, technology and productivity enhancements have enabled the company to consistentl ... Continue reading

CalSTEP Applauds Governor's Global Warming Fuel Standard as Excellent First Step Action

CalSTEP Applauds Governor's Global Warming Fuel Standard as Excellent First Step Action

PASADENA, Calif.--CalSTEP, a diverse partnership of the state's industry, government, academic and non-profit leaders from automakers to conservation groups, today lauded the Low Carbon Fuel Standard announced today by the Schwarzenegger Administration. “One of the most important ways to increase our energy securi ... Continue reading

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