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2007 Detroit Auto Show: Opening Weekend Offers Crowds a Peek at Cutting Edge Design and Technology
DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- Opening weekend of Public Days at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) brought attendance to 224,019 guests and amazed the crowds with state-of-the-art custom displays, incredible technologies and never-before-seen production and concept vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Purdy's Best, Worst and Most Surprising!
2007 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy Photos By Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The one hundredth anniversary of the Detroit auto show - more formally known as the North American International Auto Show - was celebrated modestly during unusually mild early January weather h ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48507) has announced the addition of MAN 2006 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest auto ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48362) has announced the addition of BorgWarner Inc 2006 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the world's ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Launches Map Reporter(TM) to Capture Users' Map Input
Newly Updated Site Encourages Users to Become 'Map Reporters' CHICAGO, Jan. 15 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has updated its popular online feedback tool and renamed it NAVTEQ Map Reporter (TM). Now in its 11th year and having already hand ... Continue reading
BRUSSELS, January 15 -- A new study shows the amount of aluminium used in new European cars has risen from 50kg in 1990 to 132kg in 2005 and is predicted to grow by another 25kg by 2010. In 2005 two million tonnes of aluminium components were put on European roads in new passenger cars. The achieved weight savings will ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.17 per share on Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend is payable on Feb. 15 to shareholders of record Jan. 31. ... Continue reading
u-blox Extends its AssistNow(R) A-GPS Service to Support Offline Instant Positioning
THALWIL, Switzerland, January 15 -- u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of innovative GPS receiver technology, today announced that it has extended its AssistNow A-GPS service. The new AssistNow Offline service provides A-GPS assistance data that enables instant positioning over extended time periods without the need ... Continue reading
And discover a new world of car shopping features, delivered by the new alliance between TheCarConnection and J.D. Power and Associates DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- The Detroit auto show is underway -- but if you can't make it to the Motor City, take it all in on TheCarConnection.com << http: www.thecarconnection.com >>, where ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest RV Retailer, FreedomRoads, Names Craig Jensen President of RV Dealership Group
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--The nation's largest RV retailer, FreedomRoads, LLC, today announced it has named Craig Jensen President of its RV Dealership Group. Jensen will transition from his current position as West Division President. In his new role, Jensen will report directly to FreedomRoads and Camping World CEO Marcus ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Adds Carfax One Owner Highlight to Listings
CENTREVILLE, Va.--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, and Carfax, the experts in vehicle history, have enhanced online vehicle listings to make used car shopping even easier. Starting today, AutoTrader.com will highlight every Carfax One Owner vehicle listed by participating dealers. When used car shop ... Continue reading
Alcoa Defense Wins AM General Contract to Supply Lightweight, Strong Aluminum Armor Plate
NEW YORK--Alcoa Defense announced today that it has won a contract with AM General to supply high performance, lightweight aluminum armor alloys for use on High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvee) for deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan. The one-year contract begins this month. âAlcoa Defense is proud t ... Continue reading
JEGS continues to grow with the NHRA
JEGS continues to grow with the NHRA DELAWARE, OHIO (Jan. 15) -- JEGS Automotive Inc, an industry leader in the high-performance mail-order parts business, has extended its sponsorship of the JEGS Super Quick Series through 2008 and will be sponsoring a special JEGS Showdown as part of the NHRA North Central Division's ... Continue reading
More than 230 General Motors Stores Already Signed; Reynolds also Sole DMS Provider for Saturn Retailers in U.S. DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that more than 230 GM stores in North America have signed to install the Integrated Dealer Management System (IDMS) from Reynolds. G ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighbourhood Mechanic, 1/2/07
DAVE REDINGER ASK THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MECHANIC Car repairs consistently top the list when in comes to consumer complains. Personally I think the real problem is the lack of communication between the tech behind the counter and the customer with a problem. Modern cars have become computers with wheels, techs are faced wit ... Continue reading
EEMBC Announces Benchmark Scores for Infineon's TriCore(R)-Based TC1796 Automotive Microcontroller
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15 -- The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium today announced publication of certified benchmark scores for the TC1796, the first member of the TriCore(R)-based AUDO-NG family of automotive microcontrollers from Infineon Technologies. Tested against AutoBench 1.1, EEMBC's suite of ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing / Doherty Motorsports 2007 Season Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charles Carpenter Racing / Doherty Motorsports 2007 Season Preview Please find attached 1 Word document and 3 JPEG images. For those not receiving attachments, the press release is provided below: Charles Carpenter Racing / Doherty Motorsports 2007 Season Preview New season brings changes and oppo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Holds National Field Meeting in New Orleans
Automaker to Participate in Community Service Activities and Music-Based Philanthropy NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 250 Volkswagen of America, Inc. corporate and field employees will convene in New Orleans from Tuesday, January 16 through Thursday, January 18 for the company's National Field ... Continue reading
10 Degree Titanium Super Locks Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information and image from COMP CamsR regarding their NEW 10 Degree Titanium Super Locks. COMP CamsR Introduces New 10-Degree Titanium Super LocksT Strong, lightweight valve locks deliver premium performance benefits Valve locks are an often-overlooked valve train component. Regardless ... Continue reading
Tenneco Grants Restricted Stock to New Chairman and CEO
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 15 -- Tenneco Inc. today reported that it had completed the previously announced grant of 125,000 shares of restricted stock to Gregg Sherrill, Tenneco's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on January 15, 2008, 2009 and 2010 or earlier ... Continue reading
Hella Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Jan. 15 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. "GM strives to build the best cars and trucks in the world, and the lea ... Continue reading
USAC MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-2 USAC'S "CHAMPIONS NIGHT" FRIDAY CELEBRATE'S 2006 RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Champions of the United States Auto Club's 2006 season of auto racing will be featured guests at Friday's (Jan. 19) "Champions Night" celebration as ... Continue reading
EWI Announces Licensing Agreement with Creganna
Creganna to Use EWI Patented Technology to Join Nitinol with Other Medical Grade Metals Technology to enable advanced solutions for the delivery of minimally invasive medical devices COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- EWI today announced Creganna Medical Devices has signed a license agreement to use the EWI patented technology ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 8 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael Petersen Races to Best Finish of Euromilhões Dakar 2007 in First Marathon Stage Petersen/White Lightning Takes 17th in Stage Eight, Moves Back into Top-24 Overall TICHIT, Africa January 14, 2007 â Michael Petersen (Las Vegas, Nev., USA) charged to his best stage finish, 17th, of th ... Continue reading
Freescale Design Challenge Looks for the Next 8-bit 'Killer App'
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor is offering embedded engineers and engineering students in the United States, Canada and Mexico the opportunity to free their imaginations and turn great design ideas into 8-bit innovations. The Black Widow $10,000 Design Challenge, which rewards the most inventive designs with ca ... Continue reading
Avorcor's SOA Helps VIP Auto Meet Changing Market Demands in Auto Parts After-market
STERLING, Va.--Avorcor's Service-Oriented Architecture for Supply-Chain and Logistics (SOA4SCL) has been instrumental in helping VIP Auto, Inc., an auto parts, tires and service retailer with 53 stores headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, respond strategically to the changing auto parts and tire marketplace while using an ... Continue reading
Slick Driving Conditions Require Extra Driver Caution, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Slippery driving conditions across much of the state will require extra driver caution today (January 15), says AAA Michigan. The Auto Club has received 112 calls for emergency roadside assistance since midnight -- well above anticipated levels. Whether it's snow in the northern lower penins ... Continue reading
Enova Promotes Mike Staran to Executive Vice President
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that Mike Staran has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the compan ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: AutoWeek Names Jaguar C-XF Best in Show
JAGUAR C-XF WINS BEST IN SHOW AT THE 2007 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Today AutoWeek celebrated the best of the best at the North American International Auto Show and announced that the Editorsâ Choice Award for Best in Show 2007 was awarded to Jaguar for its new C-XF concept car. "The Jaguar C-XF is th ... Continue reading
SCHUMACHER WINS AARWBA JERRY TITUS MEMORIAL AWARD
Eds. note: Please note the addition of Doug Kalitta and Jason line as second team AARWBA All-America selections. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com SCHUMACHER NAMED AARWBA TITUS AWARD WINNER INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 13, 2007) - Tony Schumacher re ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford and Nissan Aim Models At Aging Baby Boomer Segment
Crossovers are hot in America. Low-riding SUVs like the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge that combine attributes of off-roaders, MPVs and estates are gaining market share rapidly. Ford believes Crossovers will account for more than 3 million sales a year in America by the end of the decade as more an more manufacturers jump ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : Ford Boss Mually LUVS Jaguar - Aston Martin Who?
Jaguar is no longer for sale â but Aston Martin will be under new ownership by the end of the year, according to new Ford president Alan Mulally. Mulally, who joined Ford last year after a 37-year career at plane-maker Boeing, told reporters: âJaguar is not for sale at this time.â While this comment does ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Changfeng Motors Plants Stake in Detroit - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Chinese invasion of the US car market was widely predicted â but so far it hasnât materialised, with manufacturers such as Chery and Geely backing off from plans announced by their US distributors. Neither showed up at Detroit this year, and nor did Landwind or Great Wall, two other Chinese firms that had ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car - Fast Clean Fun
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming â motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS conce ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Vectra-Based Saturn Gives Awards and Impetus to Brand
Detroit January 15, 2007; Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak has good reason to smile â her companyâs Aura salon has scooped the North American Car of the Year award, the first time Saturn has won the prize in the 16 years of its existence. Indeed, the award is a sign that Saturn is finally starting to prod ... Continue reading
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