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Thursday, January 11, 2007

2007 IMSA HARD CARD APPLICATION

2007 IMSA HARD CARD APPLICATION

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2007 2007 FULL SEASON MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS NOW ONLINE For those members of the media wishing to apply for season-long hard cards from IMSA for the 2007 American Le Mans Series, the <a href="http://www.imsaracing.net/2007/alms/Credentials/Media-Photo- TV.pdf">application</a> is now availab ... Continue reading

Accuride Announces Investment in Aluminum Wheels Production Equipment

Accuride Announces Investment in Aluminum Wheels Production Equipment

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation today announced that it is investing approximately $25 million in its aluminum wheel business. The investment includes two new, state-of-the-art hydraulic presses plus other tactical improvements to facilities and equipment. “This investment represents both a long term commitmen ... Continue reading

Allegheny Technologies Announces Webcast for Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call

Allegheny Technologies Announces Webcast for Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call

PITTSBURGH--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with investors and analysts scheduled for January 24, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET. The conference call will be conducted after the Company’s planned release of fourth quarter 2006 results. The conference call will ... Continue reading

AmeriCredit Announces 56th Asset-Backed Securitization for $1.2 Billion

AmeriCredit Announces 56th Asset-Backed Securitization for $1.2 Billion

FORT WORTH, Texas--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today the pricing of a $1.2 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Wachovia Securities and Barclays Capital. Co-managers are JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers and UBS Investment Bank. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds from securitization tra ... Continue reading

Attention Authors and Publishers

Attention Authors and Publishers

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Carter-2-Motorsports Adds NASCAR Nextel Cup Series To Its Busy 2007 Schedule

Carter-2-Motorsports Adds NASCAR Nextel Cup Series To Its Busy 2007 Schedule

Carter-2-Motorsports Adds NASCAR Nextel Cup Series To Its Busy 2007 Racing Schedule “Never Too Early To Begin Thinking Of 2008 Racing Season�?? STATESVILLE, North Carolina (January 11, 2006) - - Carter-2-Motorsports, a new full time professional race team set to launch a championship effort in the ARCA RE/MA ... Continue reading

Cellpoint Mobile Announces Short Message Service Through EchoStar's Launch of DISH Racing Interactive

Cellpoint Mobile Announces Short Message Service Through EchoStar's Launch of DISH Racing Interactive

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 -- EchoStar Communications and Cellpoint Mobile announced today a joint effort for a customized iTV SMS solution through DISH Network's new Racing Interactive TV platform. DISH Racing Interactive will provide viewers the latest news, statistics, results, schedules, TV listings, driver profiles, and v ... Continue reading

Compli and Auto Advisory Services Collaborate to Provide California Auto Dealerships with Comprehensive Information on Regulatory Compliance for Sales, Finance, and Insurance Activities

Compli and Auto Advisory Services Collaborate to Provide California Auto Dealerships with Comprehensive Information on Regulatory Compliance for Sales, Finance, and Insurance Activities

PORTLAND, Ore.--Compli® and Auto Advisory Services (AAS) are collaborating to expand Compli’s Dealership Compliance Management System (DCMS) with additional products and services to help California auto dealerships effectively manage the broadening compliance requirements that affect them. Compli is the leading prov ... Continue reading

Cummins Foundation Commits $500,000 to LeMoyne-Owen College

Cummins Foundation Commits $500,000 to LeMoyne-Owen College

COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Cummins Foundation today announced that it has approved a $500,000 grant to LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, to be used to assist the school in its growth and accreditation efforts. The first $100,000 of grant was distributed in late December 2006 and the remainder will be released in installments t ... Continue reading

Cytec Industries Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings & Teleconference Schedule

Cytec Industries Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings & Teleconference Schedule

WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced the following schedule and contact information for its fourth quarter earnings release and teleconference: Earnings Release: February 1, 2007 after the close of market Distribution: By Business Wire and Cytec's web site at www.cytec.com. Teleconference: February 2, 2 ... Continue reading

Entry list for Kart Shoot-out, Sebring, Jan. 13-15

Entry list for Kart Shoot-out, Sebring, Jan. 13-15

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Fundraising Software: Your Money-Making Machinery

Fundraising Software: Your Money-Making Machinery

Greetings, The NonProfit Times NPT TechnoBuzz The Latest in Nonprofit Fundraising Tools and Office Technology ---------------------------Advertisement--------------------------- Does your financial management software rely on multiple third-party applications to achieve a workable system? Serenic Navigator, powered by ... Continue reading

Gale Banks Engineering Selects JMPR for Public Relations Services

Gale Banks Engineering Selects JMPR for Public Relations Services

JMPR Public Relations is proud to announce that Gale Banks Engineering has recently selected JMPR Public Relations to assist with public relations services and media relations initiatives. As the primary North American media contact, JMPR will be happy to handle any type of press inquiries for Gale Banks Engineering. F ... Continue reading

Get A Comprehensive Evaluation Of The UK Auto Security Market

Get A Comprehensive Evaluation Of The UK Auto Security Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48212) has announced the addition of “Auto Security - Portfolio Analysis” to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Auto Security is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2006 edition analyses the fina ... Continue reading

Hawk Announces 2007 Operating Guidance from Continuing Operations

Hawk Announces 2007 Operating Guidance from Continuing Operations

CLEVELAND, Jan. 10 -- Hawk Corporation (AMEX:HWK) announced today expected 2007 operating guidance for its friction products and performance racing segments. All results provided assume the completion of the sale of the Company's precision components segment which was announced in December 2006. The sale is expected to ... Continue reading

Highcroft Racing Selects Johansson

Highcroft Racing Selects Johansson

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JAMA UPDATE NEWS: 2006 Report on Environmental Protection Efforts

JAMA UPDATE NEWS: 2006 Report on Environmental Protection Efforts

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JM Family Enterprises Ranks on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Ninth Consecutive Year

JM Family Enterprises Ranks on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Ninth Consecutive Year

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Diversified automotive company JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JM Family) has ranked No. 41 on FORTUNE magazine's 2007 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For. JM Family is the highest-ranked company headquartered in Florida and the leading automotive company on the list. This is the ninth consecutiv ... Continue reading

lanelogic, Inc. Completes Pilot and Announces 300 + Dealership Expansion

lanelogic, Inc. Completes Pilot and Announces 300 + Dealership Expansion

DALLAS--lanelogic, Inc., the Wall Street inspired automotive network that electronically trades used vehicles between automotive dealers nationwide, announces the completion of its pilot in the Southwest and Midwest regions. At the same time, it announced the expansion of its proprietary dealer-to-dealer trading networ ... Continue reading

Material Sciences Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results of Operations Before Income Taxes

Material Sciences Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results of Operations Before Income Taxes

Company To Delay Filing Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financial Statements ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Jan. 10 -- Material Sciences Corporation , a leading provider of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications, today reported preliminary results of operations before income taxes for the third quarter of ... Continue reading

Milestone Capital Partners Acquires Houston Harvest Gift Products, LLC from TCW Capital and Merit Capital Partners

Milestone Capital Partners Acquires Houston Harvest Gift Products, LLC from TCW Capital and Merit Capital Partners

WASHINGTON--Milestone Capital Partners, a Washington D.C. based private equity fund, announced the purchase of Houston Harvest Gift Products, LLC (“Houston Harvest”) from TCW Capital, an affiliate of Trust Company of the West, and William Blair Mezzanine Capital Fund, which is managed by Merit Capital Partners. The ... Continue reading

News Release: EPA Supports Electronics Recycling

News Release: EPA Supports Electronics Recycling

News for Release: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Supports Electronics Recycling *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Jan. 10, 2007) Retailers and electronics manufacturers voluntarily recycled more than 34 million pounds of electro ... Continue reading

New White Paper Available-TracVision A7: Making DIRECTV As Mobile As You Are

New White Paper Available-TracVision A7: Making DIRECTV As Mobile As You Are

Dear Friend, KVH is pleased to announce the publication of the newest white paper in our Applications of Innovative Technology series, "The KVH TracVision® A7 – Making DIRECTV as Mobile as You Are". The consumer demand for live mobile media, such as satellite TV, is growing, especially in cars with passenger enterta ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Major Announcement Coming Jan. 16

NHRA NEWS: Major Announcement Coming Jan. 16

Dear NHRA Media, Please note that there will be a major announcement regarding the upcoming POWERade Series season on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. It will take place here in Southern California at 1 pm PT. For out-of-market TV, there will be an SMT from 11 am -12:30 pm PT. To schedule your five-minute window, please call AS ... Continue reading

PEIKER's BluetouchMusic(TM) Receives Honorable Mention in Bluetooth SIG Best of CES 2007

PEIKER's BluetouchMusic(TM) Receives Honorable Mention in Bluetooth SIG Best of CES 2007

New Bluetooth(R) Product Unites Cell Phone, Downloaded Music to Car Audio LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 -- Germany's PEIKER acustic GMBH & Co. KG, an automotive electronics maker for top auto brands, announced its groundbreaking BluetouchMusic has received an honorable mention in the Bluetooth SIG Best of CES 2007 contest. The ne ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 5 Race Report

Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 5 Race Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael Petersen Holds 26th Overall Through Five Stages of Euromilhões Dakar 2007 Petersen/White Lightning 32nd from Ouarzazate to Tan Tan TAN TAN, Africa January 10, 2007 – After 16 hours, one minute and 53 seconds of special stages, Michael Petersen (Las Vegas, Nev., USA) holds the 26th posit ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: New Report Gives Convenient and Concise Analysis of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company

Research and Markets: New Report Gives Convenient and Concise Analysis of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48221) has announced the addition of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company 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 an ... Continue reading

The Western Europe Aluminium Wheel Market is Set to Grow Considerably in the Future

The Western Europe Aluminium Wheel Market is Set to Grow Considerably in the Future

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48157) has announced the addition of The Western Europe Aluminium Wheel Demand Forecast Report 2nd Edition to their offering. Since the first series of reports published on this topic in 2001, the rapid change within the global automotive ... Continue reading

U. S. Steel Appoints Scott Coleman General Manager-Minnesota Ore Operations

U. S. Steel Appoints Scott Coleman General Manager-Minnesota Ore Operations

Dennis Quirk Named Plant Manager-Edgar Thomson Plant MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn., Jan. 10 -- United States Steel Corporation announced the appointment of Scott H. Coleman as general manager of Minnesota Ore Operations. Coleman succeeds Dennis G. Quirk, who has been named plant manager-Edgar Thomson Plant and will relocate to ... Continue reading

Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Lifting Equipment Segment Outlook for 2007

Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Lifting Equipment Segment Outlook for 2007

WIXOM, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") plans to announce its anticipated 2007 sales for its lifting equipment segment, comprised of Manitex, Inc. and the recently acquired Manitex Liftking, ULC, after the close of the stock market on January 16, 2007. You are inv ... Continue reading

Visteon and Advanced Global Technology (AGT) Announce Retail Distribution Alliance

Visteon and Advanced Global Technology (AGT) Announce Retail Distribution Alliance

LAS VEGAS--Visteon Corporation , and Advanced Global Technology (AGT) today announced an exclusive retail distribution agreement to market, sell, and distribute electronics products. AGT will be distributing three new HD Radio™ receivers: Visteon HD Radio receivers, the Visteon HD Jump™; the HD EZ Connect, and the ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Hybrid Technology for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Briefing and Press Event

Volvo Group Hybrid Technology for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Briefing and Press Event

--The Volvo Group, a world leader in the development of heavy-duty hybrid technology, is pleased to announce its hybrid program and the emerging benefits and applications of these exciting advances, both globally and in North America during a two-day press event January 11-12, 2007. WHEN: Thursday, January 11, 2007 (re ... Continue reading

Wynn's Announces Sponsorship of 'Follow A Dream' Top Alcohol Race Team

Wynn's Announces Sponsorship of 'Follow A Dream' Top Alcohol Race Team

AZUSA, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Wynn's, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., headquartered in Azusa, Calif., has announced an associate sponsorship with Follow A Dream, Inc., in support of the foundation's Top Alcohol Funny Car participating in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Alcohol Series in 2007. Follow A D ... Continue reading

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise Trades with New Symbol

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise Trades with New Symbol

HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc., the sole distributor of Ferrari and Maserati motor vehicles in Hong Kong and Macau, and one of the leading dealers in China, and a provider of luxury goods to China, today announced that its trading symbol has changed to CPMM.OB. The symbol change completes the compa ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Recognizes Winners of the 2006 Global Supplier Award

DaimlerChrysler AG Recognizes Winners of the 2006 Global Supplier Award

-- Fourth-annual award winners underscore DaimlerChrysler's global strategy -- Suppliers from Asia, Europe and North America chosen for outstanding performance -- Tom Sidlik: "Extended Enterprise(R) fosters open communication and transparency, enabling competitive levels of performance" AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and STUTTGAR ... Continue reading

eDirectGlass to Offer AGRR Professionals New Revenue Opportunities

eDirectGlass to Offer AGRR Professionals New Revenue Opportunities

After Market AutoSystems, Inc. (AMAS) Leak Diagnostic and Repair Database Now Available SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 11 -- eDirectGlass, the worldwide leading provider of Internet based AGRR point-of-sale and mobile technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMJ Logistics, Inc., today announced that it has partnered with Af ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 11 -- 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 Third Quarter Results

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 11 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2007 third quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at http://www.vcall.com/. An archive of the w ... Continue reading

Research and Markets : New Report Pulls Together Comprehensive Company Information on Tyre Manufacturer, Michelin

Research and Markets : New Report Pulls Together Comprehensive Company Information on Tyre Manufacturer, Michelin

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48225) has announced the addition of Michelin 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 worlds largest ... Continue reading

This Year Will Be a Very Good Year for the Polish Automotive Industry: Passenger Car Production Should Be as High as in 2005, Which Saw the Biggest Volume since 1999

This Year Will Be a Very Good Year for the Polish Automotive Industry: Passenger Car Production Should Be as High as in 2005, Which Saw the Biggest Volume since 1999

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48257) has announced the addition of “Polish Automotive Report” to their offering. The Polish Automotive Sector Report offers an extensive summary of the Polish auto market segmented into passenger and commercial cars, buses, trucks, ... Continue reading

Unitrin Direct Launches a New, User-Friendly Website

Unitrin Direct Launches a New, User-Friendly Website

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 11 -- In keeping with its commitment to simplify auto insurance, Unitrin Direct has redesigned UnitrinDirect.com with added features and a streamlined new look to make it even faster and easier for consumers to get an online car insurance quote or examine the company's coverage options. "This is a g ... Continue reading

Vehicle Rental & Leasing - Business Ratio Report Compares The Financial Performance Of The Leading Players In This Industry Sector

Vehicle Rental & Leasing - Business Ratio Report Compares The Financial Performance Of The Leading Players In This Industry Sector

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48349) has announced the addition of “Vehicle Rental & Leasing - Business Ratio Report” to their offering. This Business Ratio Report compares the financial performance of the leading players in this Industry sector, offering a quick ... Continue reading

Vote for Missouri's Greatest Hometown Heroes

Vote for Missouri'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., Jan. 11 -- Who would you give a Volvo to? How about Sandra ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Innovative Design, Exhibits at 2007 North American International Auto Show Draws Thousands of Media and Many Celebrity Guests

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Innovative Design, Exhibits at 2007 North American International Auto Show Draws Thousands of Media and Many Celebrity Guests

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) brought together journalists from across the nation and all over the world for Press Days at Cobo Center. More than 6,000 journalists, from more than 60 countries, attended more than 35 press conferences where they got the first look at unparal ... Continue reading

2007 North American International Auto Show Encourages Charity Preview Attendees To Plan Ahead for Parking

2007 North American International Auto Show Encourages Charity Preview Attendees To Plan Ahead for Parking

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is recommending that those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday, Jan. 12 arrive early if they don't have pre-arranged parking. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. The show floor will open at 6 p.m. to ... Continue reading

2007 North American International Auto Show Provides Public Show Attendees With Convenient Parking and Transportation

2007 North American International Auto Show Provides Public Show Attendees With Convenient Parking and Transportation

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Automotive enthusiasts planning on attending Public Days at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center will find convenient parking and transportation downtown. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060728/NAIASLOGO) "Our goal every year is to make parking and tran ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show-Amateur Photographers, Car Buffs Get Your Cameras Ready for the NAIAS 2007 Photo Contest Sponsored by WWJ

2007 Detroit Auto Show-Amateur Photographers, Car Buffs Get Your Cameras Ready for the NAIAS 2007 Photo Contest Sponsored by WWJ

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is proud to announce the first annual NAIAS 2007 Photo Contest sponsored by WWJ. On Tuesday, January 16 visitors with an auto show ticket will be able to attend the show an hour early (8 a.m.), giving them unprecedented access to photograph the ... Continue reading

Innovative Design Showcased at 2007 North American International Auto Show

Innovative Design Showcased at 2007 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Design was a major focal point again this year at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Several design-focused events were featured including EyesOn Design Awards, AutoWeek Design Forum, the Michelin Challenge Design and the "My Other Car Is ... " student project, as well as exclu ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show; 2006 Was the Best Year Ever for Lamborghini - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Detroit Auto Show; 2006 Was the Best Year Ever for Lamborghini - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT Auto Show January 9, 2007; With more than 2000 models sold in 2006, Lamborghini rang in the new year celebrating its best year ever. The Italian automaker gave details of its success at a brief press conference today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Worldwide sales were up 30 percent in 2006 ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ferrari Sales Increase; Fifty-Country Rally To Celebrate 60th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ferrari Sales Increase; Fifty-Country Rally To Celebrate 60th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT Auto Show; At the 2007 North American International Auto Show today, Ferrari announced that it ended 2006 with its fourteenth straight annual sales increase, and that it will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a worldwide event for Ferrari owners and their cars. Ferrari sold 5,700 units worldwide in 2006 and 1 ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford PAG Reveals Jaguar and Volvo's Future Design Directions - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford PAG Reveals Jaguar and Volvo's Future Design Directions - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT Auto Show January 7, 2007; Ford's Premier Automotive Group gave two new concepts from Volvo and Jaguar their worldwide debuts today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in a late-day press conference. First up was the Volvo XC60, a crossover concept whose design elements “will be incorporated ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Maserati Adds Six-Speed Automatic Transmission to Quattroporte - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Detroit Auto Show; Maserati Adds Six-Speed Automatic Transmission to Quattroporte - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT Auto Show: At the Maserati press conference, Roberto Ronchi, CEO and general manager introduced the Quattroporte Automatic, with a new hydraulic six-speed automatic transmission. The new model was conceived especially for the North American market, to appeal to more customers who might have been put off by the ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show : Ford Edge, Urban Truck of The Year

2007 Detroit Auto Show : Ford Edge, Urban Truck of The Year

FORD EDGE CROSSOVER RECOGNIZED AS 2007 URBAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR New Ford Edge crossover’s blend of bold design, innovative features and athletic performance wins 2007 Urban Truck of the Year. Grammy nominated singer Kelis, star of the Ford Edge urban marketing campaign was on hand to receive the award. Award unders ... Continue reading

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Rolls Out Plug in H2 Car

2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Rolls Out Plug in H2 Car

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2007 (FCN) -- Continuing its commitment to exploring alternative powertrains, Ford Motor Company debuted a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in in the new Airstream concept vehicle earlier this week at the North American International Auto Show. The system, called HySeries Drive™, is powered ... Continue reading

Live the Legacy of Von Dutch at Barrett-Jackson's Rock & Roll and Lifestyle Memorabilia Auction

Live the Legacy of Von Dutch at Barrett-Jackson's Rock & Roll and Lifestyle Memorabilia Auction

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC announced today that an exclusive collection of Von Dutch pieces will be up for bid at the “Rock on the Block”TM auction. The memorabilia auction is a part of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction being held on January 15 – 21, 2007 at WestW ... Continue reading

AAA.com is the First Online Travel Planner to List Local Gas Stations

AAA.com is the First Online Travel Planner to List Local Gas Stations

WASHINGTON--More than 2.5 million motorists will need emergency fuel delivery this year because their cars ran out of gas while traveling. Now travelers who use AAA’s online mapping tool Internet TripTik®, located on AAA.com, can find the nearest gas stations and best fuel prices from their home computer or lap ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Presents Hybrid Technology in the US

Volvo Group Presents Hybrid Technology in the US

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At an event being held at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLB) today is rolling out its internally developed unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles, I-SAM. The event is part of the Volvo Group’s broad-based investment in commercially viable hybrid tec ... Continue reading

Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 San Jose International Auto Show

Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 San Jose International Auto Show

All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-packed 2007 Product Line SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 San Jose International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars a ... Continue reading

ZAP Introducing iZAP Lithium Battery Line for the iPod at CES

ZAP Introducing iZAP Lithium Battery Line for the iPod at CES

LAS VEGAS--Advanced technology vehicle and energy pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) introduced a new series of lithium battery packs designed specifically to work with the iPod. Called iZAP, the battery accessories for the iPod are part of a new line of ZAP Portable Energy systems to power a wide range of mobile electronics. Th ... Continue reading

Consumers Want 'Honest' Pricing in Autos, According to New AlixPartners Survey

Consumers Want 'Honest' Pricing in Autos, According to New AlixPartners Survey

- Findings Could Auger Well for Automakers Moving to Get MSRPs More in Line with Actual Transaction Prices - Results Are Sneak Peek of AlixPartners' Upcoming Consumer Brands Survey DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Auto shoppers, like buyers of virtually all consumer products, no longer have the patience to sort through reba ... Continue reading

Ricardo Assists China's SAIC Motor Into Production With KV6 Gasoline Engine in Record Time

Ricardo Assists China's SAIC Motor Into Production With KV6 Gasoline Engine in Record Time

VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 10 -- Following an intensive program of production engineering, localization of component supply and commissioning of its brand new 15 million pound Baoshan engine manufacturing plant near Shanghai, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) Motor announced the start of production on th ... Continue reading

Infiniti Releases Sketch of 2008 G Coupe

Infiniti Releases Sketch of 2008 G Coupe

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Infiniti today released the sketch which previews the look of the all-new 2008 Infiniti G Coupe. Along with a new luxury crossover concept, the next-generation G Coupe will be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show in April. This announcement follows a record setting sales trend led by ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Extends Deadline of 'Closing the Technology Gap in Education' Program to January 31

Chrysler Group Extends Deadline of 'Closing the Technology Gap in Education' Program to January 31

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Chrysler Group today announced that the deadline to submit entries for the second annual Walter P. Chrysler "Closing the Technology Gap in Education" awards program has been extended to January 31, 2007. Applications received electronically or postmarked by this date will be considered f ... Continue reading

Industry's First Mass-Produced Piezo Direct Injection Gasoline Application by Siemens VDO Featured on Two of Ward's 10 Best Engines

Industry's First Mass-Produced Piezo Direct Injection Gasoline Application by Siemens VDO Featured on Two of Ward's 10 Best Engines

DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The industry's first piezo direct injection gasoline (DIG) engine has broken into Ward's 10 Best Engine List of 2007. The BMW 335i Twin Turbo 3-liter power plant was honored on Jan. 10 at the Renaissance Center in Detroit during the 13th rendition of the annual competition recognizing automotive pow ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor to Develop First Dual-Mode Heavy-Duty Diesel-Electric Drivetrain for Wal-Mart Transportation

ArvinMeritor to Develop First Dual-Mode Heavy-Duty Diesel-Electric Drivetrain for Wal-Mart Transportation

Development vehicle offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, fewer emissions TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation, Bentonville, Ark., have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle, which is believed to be the f ... Continue reading

2008 Dodge Magnum Lineup Packs Powerful Punch

2008 Dodge Magnum Lineup Packs Powerful Punch

-- 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

Toyota Announces 2006 North American Production Results

Toyota Announces 2006 North American Production Results

Engine Production Reaches Record Level; Vehicle Capacity to Increase 470,000 Units by 2008 ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today that the company's North American manufacturing facilities produced 1,553,790 vehicles and 1,428,662 engines in 2006. I ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Statement Concerning BBC Report on Global Climate Change

DaimlerChrysler Statement Concerning BBC Report on Global Climate Change

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- The following statement can be attributed to Jason Vines, Vice President, Communications for Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler. While describing different interpretations of global climate change at the meeting of the Society of Automotive Analysts in Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday, Janua ... Continue reading

AutoMedia Appoints Alexi Venneri as President

AutoMedia Appoints Alexi Venneri as President

PHOENIX, Jan. 10 -- AutoMedia, Inc., a leading national advertising agency to the automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Alexi Venneri to the position of President. In this role, Venneri will be responsible for the day to day management of the agency and future expansion. She brings a strong marketing ... Continue reading

'The Future of Racing' Unveiled to Auto Industry Leaders and Motorsport Dignitaries in Detroit

'The Future of Racing' Unveiled to Auto Industry Leaders and Motorsport Dignitaries in Detroit

The Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation Introduces the 'Hydrogen 500'(TM) and a New Racing Series That Will Boast the Most Technologically Advanced Racing Machines in the World DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In a potentially historic occasion for the automobile industry and international motor sport, a new racing entity -- the Hy ... Continue reading

Toyota Debuts 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' National Tour

Toyota Debuts 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' National Tour

Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today it will launch a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to experience autom ... Continue reading

New Garmin GPS Navigation Units Available for Customers at Alamo Rent A Car Locations

New Garmin GPS Navigation Units Available for Customers at Alamo Rent A Car Locations

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 10 -- Alamo Rent A Car, the official rental car of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, 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 Ala ... Continue reading

Foose Stallion Mustang Now Available Through All North American Ford Dealerships

Foose Stallion Mustang Now Available Through All North American Ford Dealerships

DALLAS--Unique Performance has expanded distribution of the Foose Stallion Mustang by introducing a new base model for all North American Ford Dealerships. Deliveries of the first Foose Stallions began in June 2006 and demand has steadily grown for the stylish, high-performance pony car over the past six month. Respons ... Continue reading

Cars.com Jump Starts 2007 with Sponsorship of ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday Afternoon College Basketball

Cars.com Jump Starts 2007 with Sponsorship of ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday Afternoon College Basketball

CHICAGO, Jan. 10 -- Cars.com announced today its new sponsorship of ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday Afternoon College Basketball beginning Feb. 3. The presenting sponsorship launches Cars.com's 2007 media campaign, the company's largest to date. The sponsorship comes on the heels of the site's sponsorship of ESPN Saturday Afte ... Continue reading

Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record 2006 Sales

Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record 2006 Sales

-- December sales up 13%; 2006 total sales up 9%; Carr Subaru in Beaverton, Oregon is number one Subaru dealer in U.S. Sales volume -- PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 10 -- Subaru of America, Inc. exceeded the 200,000-unit milestone for 2006 sales and achieved its fourth consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703 units ... Continue reading

Subaru South Central Region Posts Record 2006 Sales

Subaru South Central Region Posts Record 2006 Sales

-- December sales up 8%; 2006 total sales up 4% ATLANTA, Jan. 10 -- Subaru of America, Inc. exceeded the 200,000-unit milestone for 2006 sales and achieved its fourth consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703 units for the year. Subaru South Central Region, headquartered in Atlanta, was a major contributor t ... Continue reading

ProLogis Leases 282,000 Square Feet in Indianapolis to Subaru

ProLogis Leases 282,000 Square Feet in Indianapolis to Subaru

- Facility Will Serve as Carmaker's Parts Distribution Center for Midwest Region - DENVER, Jan. 10 -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased 282,000 square feet of distribution space in suburban Indianapolis to Subaru of America, Inc. T ... Continue reading

eAutoclaims Appoints Donald W. Thomas, Jr. as Vice President of Technology

eAutoclaims Appoints Donald W. Thomas, Jr. as Vice President of Technology

OLDSMAR, Fla., Jan. 10 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, today announced Donald W. Thomas, Jr. has been appointed Vice President in charge of Technology at eAutoclaims. Mr. Thomas will be overseeing th ... Continue reading

Toyota International Teacher Program Sends U.S. Teachers to Costa Rica

Toyota International Teacher Program Sends U.S. Teachers to Costa Rica

20 Educational Ambassadors Participate in Professional Development Program TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Twenty U.S. teachers, chosen as educational ambassadors through the Toyota International Teacher Program, will spend 10 days this spring exploring Costa Rica -- the cultural and biological crossroads between North an ... Continue reading

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