American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Portland Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Portland Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, includi ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Flix Concept Vehicle at 2007 Northeast International Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 25 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Northeast International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars ... Continue reading
COBURG, Ore., Jan. 25 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with International Truck and Engine Corporation to manufacture rear engine diesel chassis. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
Monitor France’s Brakes Market Value Forecast in $ Million from 2006 to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49177) has announced the addition of Brakes in France to their offering. The Brakes in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the brakes industry. It includes detailed data on market size ... Continue reading
Raceway Media Teams Up with Pittsburgh Raceway Park
*Raceway Media Teams Up with Pittsburgh Raceway Park * *North Adams, MA* (January 25, 2007) – Adding to it's growing network of partner tracks across the country, today Raceway Media announced a deal with Pittsburgh Raceway Park. Similar to other agreements, RacingJunk.com will become the official classified website ... Continue reading
The 460 Degrees Gallery: Light, Speed and Innovation
Lexus Presents Contemporary Art Exhibition in Four U.S. Cities to Launch All-New LS 460 Flagship Sedan TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- There is no map to innovation. The path to invention is laid with passion, confidence and, above all, uncommon vision. Those are the guiding principles behind "Light and Speed" at The 460 ... Continue reading
2007 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Schedules Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Schedules Announced TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 25, 2007) - Sports Car Club of America has announced the nineteen dates that will make up the 2007 Tire Rack (r) SCCA Solo National Tour and ProSolo schedules. Composed of 10 events, the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour will kick off ... Continue reading
Affinity Group Inc. Renews Multi-Year Information Management Agreement with Acxiom®
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Acxiom® Corporation today announced the renewal of a five-year agreement to provide a full suite of information management solutions for Affinity Group, Inc. (AGI), North America’s leader in the recreational vehicle (RV) and outdoor recreation industry. Acxiom began working with AGI in 2002 to hel ... Continue reading
AIM/Doncaster - Rolex 24 qualifying
The No. 61 AIM Autosport Lexus-powered Riley Mk XI will start this weekend's Rolex 24 At Daytona from 18th on the 70-car grid, after a brief qualifying session, shortened to a few laps due to a crash. Mark Wilkins lapped the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway infield road course in one minute 45.680 seconds in th ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Prices Its Offerings of Common Stock and Senior Notes
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 25 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Baldor announced today that it has set the price for the public offering of 10,294,118 shares of its common stock at $34 per share and $550 mill ... Continue reading
Gidley Qualifies 15th for Rolex 24 in Kodak Car
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Press Release - Ryan Howard and Country Joe Racing Join Forces for Daytona
Ryan Howard and Country Joe Racing Join Forces for Daytona Lakeville, MN (01-23-07) – Country Joe Racing (CJR) announced today that Ryan Howard would pilot the #32 Dodge entry at the ARCA RE/MAX Series opener at Daytona International Speedway. The 21-year-old, Tipp City, Ohio native was the highest ranked rookie in d ... Continue reading
SAMAX Motorsport qualifies fifth at Daytona (05)
2007 Rolex 24 at Daytona Qualifying Patrick Carpentier Qualifies the SAMAX Motorsport Pontiac Riley in Fifth Place Thursday January 25, 2007. - Las Vegas resident Patrick Carpentier qualified the #11 CITGO/ SAMAX Pontiac Riley in fifth place on Thursday, lapping the track in 1 minute 43.959 seconds. The Canadian driver ... Continue reading
Team Cadillac to Field Two Champions in 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy GM Racing News Team Cadillac to Field Two Champions in 2007 DETROIT, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2007) - Team Cadillac will have two champions on its roster in its pursuit of the 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge manufacturers championship. Lawson Aschenbach, the 2006 SPEED GT champion, will join 2005 ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--The U.S. Department of Commerce recently completed its annual adjustment to the seasonal factors used in the monthly Institute for Supply Management™(ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business® and the monthly Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report On Business®. Economists and ma ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Record Revenues for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of Fiscal 2006
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended November 30, 2006. "Fiscal 2006 was another successful year for the Company, anchored by a strong fourth quarter," said ISC President Lesa France Ken ... Continue reading
Teen Driving Safety: Parental Involvement and Cell Phone Bans Needed, Says GHSA
Statement for Attribution to Christopher J. Murphy, Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was released today by Christopher J. Murphy, Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association: Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphi ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Lexus RX 400h debuted early in model year 2006 as the premium model of the RX lineup, in an interesting, and unusual, part-time all-wheel drive form. While a 3.3-liter, 208-horsepower gasoline engine and 167-horsepower electric motor drove the front wheels, the rear wheels were ... Continue reading
Suzuki CEO Sees Long-term Relationship with GM
TOKYO, Jan 25, 2006; Reuters reported that the head of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. said he had agreed with his counterpart at former parent General Motors Corp. to maintain their current relationship with a longer-term view. Suzuki had bought back all but 3 percentage points of the 20 percent stake that GM had held in i ... Continue reading
U.S. Military Selects Michelin as Logistics Provider for Ground Tires
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 25 -- The United States military once again has selected Michelin to manage its military tire program. Today, the Defense Supply Center - Columbus, Ohio (DSC-C) awarded Michelin Americas Truck Tires the 10-year $1.7 billion contract to provide ground tires for every type of wheeled vehicle for al ... Continue reading
Sequa Elects Gail Binderman to Board of Directors
NEW YORK--The board of directors of Sequa Corporation has elected Gail Binderman a member of the board. Binderman, 65, is director of corporate strategy and development and an investment officer of Ampacet Corporation, the world’s largest volume producer of color concentrates and additives for the plastics industry. ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2006
DOVER, Del., Jan. 25 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. The Company's fourth quarter is a seasonally slow quarter and typically results in a loss. We have historically only promoted one major event in the fourth quarter - the NASCAR Busch Series race ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49188) has announced the addition of “Kumho Tire Co Inc 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 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49211) has announced the addition of “Grupo Empresarial Bavaria 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 analysi ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49224) has announced the addition of Global Trucks to their offering. The Global Trucks industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Trucks industry. It includes detailed data on market size and s ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49199) has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan “Country Industry Forecast - Political & Policy Analysis for the Chinese Automation and Electronics Industry” to their offering. The automation and electronics industry is ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Wave Concept Vehicle at 2007 Louisville Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 25 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Louisville Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, incl ... Continue reading
Kia earns a top place in major car reliability survey
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia earns a top place in major car reliability survey (SEOUL) January 25, 2007 -- Kia vehicles have won a top place in one of the world's biggest ... Continue reading
Conference Call Scheduled for February 20, 2007 at 9.00am EST AZOUR, Israel, January 25 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , announced that it will be releasing its fourth quarter 2006 results on Tuesday, February 20 2007, before the US market opens. The Company will also be hosting a conference call later that day at ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, one of the worldâs leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries, today announced it has completed a $40 million round of funding, bringing the total capital invested in the company to $102 million. A123Systems will use these funds to scale its technology development and manu ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports 2006 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE Arca: PII): Highlights: Earnings per share from continuing operations for fourth quarter and full year 2006 in line with guidance Victory motorcycles sales up 13% and financial services income increased 22% for full year 2006 Polaris repurchased 6.9 million shares or approxima ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies 7 of China's 10 Best Engines
First 'China Heart' Awards Presented in Beijing AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Seven of China's ten best engines are equipped with systems and components from the BorgWarner Engine Group, including: * Civic 1.8L from Dongfeng Honda * Mazda 6 Wagon 2.3L from China First Automobile Works (FAW) * Teana 3.5L from Dongfeng ... Continue reading
Odyne Corp CEO to Speak at Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin will speak at the 13th Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2007 in Anaheim, California at the Marriott Anaheim on three consecutive days, April 1, 2 and 3rd. This premier alternative fuel conference attracts industry leaders from ... Continue reading
New York International Auto Show Opens April 6th - 15th, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS), North America's largest publicly-attended Auto Show will open to consumers on Friday, April 6th and run through Sunday, April 15th. Prior to the public opening, the Show will host Press Preview Days on Wednesday, Apr ... Continue reading
Co-operative Insurance (CIS) Expects Growth in Eco Insurance Market
MANCHESTER, England, January 25 -- The growing demand for green financial services products will lead to more and more motorists opting for eco insurance products, a leading insurer said today (25th January). David Neave CIS Director of General Insurance said, "all the evidence points to consumers taking on board the i ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Greene Broillet & Wheeler attorney Michael Avenatti and Synergy Racing today unveiled the racing livery of the No. 71 Porsche 997 which Avenatti will drive at this Friday’s 2007 Grand-AM KONI Challenge Series race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. The No. 71 Porsche’s hoo ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 25 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, February 22, 2007 followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, an ... Continue reading
Delta Connects CVG Travelers to the Carolina Coast
Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2007 In This Issue: - Carolina Coast - "A New York Size" Attraction in Cincinnati To make sure your CVG Newsletter makes it into your inbox, please add us (cvginfo@iti-marketing.com) to your address book. Web Version http://r.vresp.com/?CincinnatiNorthernKe/87885e6ddd/815036/e7a96209e2/5 06739b ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Merrill Auto Trust Securitization 2005-1
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings affirms three classes of Merrill Auto Trust Securitization 2005-1, as follows: --Class A notes at 'AAA'; --Class B notes at 'AA'; --Class C notes at 'A'. The rating actions are a result of continued available credit enhancement in excess of stressed remaining losses and the attainment of class c ... Continue reading
LAUSD's Roscomare Road Elementary School to Mark 50th Anniversary
Student Body, Faculty and Local Dignitaries to Attend Special Celebration School to Recreate 1950s With Antique Automobiles and Elvis Impersonator WHAT 50th anniversary of Roscomare Road Elementary School, a public school in the Los Angeles Unified School District WHEN Friday, January 26, 2007 9:00-9:45 a.m. WHERE Rosc ... Continue reading
Research & Markets: Hyundai Rejects DaimlerChrysler Engine Venture Proposal
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49178) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst January 2007 Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and transmissio ... Continue reading
Tests Confirm Endura Technology Would Improve Euro NCAP Ratings of Vehicles
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, January 25 -- Testing to new EU standards for Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) has shown that the aftermarket fitting of an Endura FPS on 4x4s, LCV's and pick up trucks would enhance their ratings in Euro NCAP tests. Frontal Protection Systems are the natural successor to the notorious "bull bar ... Continue reading
Toyota Looks for Jump in Hybrid Sales
Washington DC January 25, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. announced Wednesday it is aiming for a 40 percent jump in its global sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles. In 2006, Toyota saw a 33 percent jump in its hybrid sales. In America today Hybrid sales account for only about one percent of ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts Auto Sales; Domestic Production Cuts Exacerbate Seasonal Slump
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.15 million units, a 0.9 percent increase from January 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This January had 25 selling days, one more than January 2006. When adjusted for ... Continue reading
EPA Certifies That New Clean Diesels Are Ready
All Major Manufacturers Receive Approval For Emissions-Slashing Technology WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Diesel Technology Forum today announced that all major heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers have met new Environmental Protection Agency standards for emissions cuts and have been certified by EPA for full product ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls Chevrolet Cobalt
<pre> Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / COBALT 2005-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V014000 Mfg's Report Date : JAN 16, 2007 Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98707 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Earns $1.3 Billion in 2006*
Fourth Quarter Earnings of $279 Million Reported DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $1,283 million in 2006, down $621 million from earnings of $1,904 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis from continuing operations, Ford Motor Credit earned $1,953 million in 2006, down $97 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results*
- Full-year net loss of $12.7 billion, or $6.79 per share. Fourth-quarter net loss of $5.8 billion, or $3.05 per share. - Full-year after-tax loss from continuing operations of $2.8 billion, or $1.50 per share, excluding special items. Fourth-quarter after-tax loss from continuing operations of $2.1 billion, or $1.10 p ... Continue reading
What's Killing Our Teens? U.S. Survey Describes the Factors Contributing to Vehicle Crashes
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) and State Farm(R) Join Forces to Address the Issue BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new national survey released today, 5,665 high school students said they are driving under extremely dangerous conditions -- fatigue, talking on cell phones, strong em ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--International Truck and Engine Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nationâs leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, to manufacture rear engine diesel chassis. International is the principal op ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick Drives at Sebring
TUESDAY JANUARY 23, 2007 IN HER OWN WORDS: DANICA PATRICK <i>Danica Patrick made her return to American Le Mans Series competition Tuesday afternoon for Andretti Green Racing. She drove approximately 20 laps at Sebring International Raceway in the team's Acura-powered Courage LC75 with a best time of 1:52.4 around the ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., Jan. 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2007. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading pro ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush's State of the Union address set important and laudable goals for decreased gasoline consumption to be achieved in part through increasing the fuel economy of passenger and light duty vehicles. The goal is set; the challenge now is to establish the programs ... Continue reading
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporationâs (OTCBB:ODYC) long term business strategy encompasses key strategic policy initiatives articulated by President Bush to diversify the nationâs energy supply. The companyâs development of plug-in hybrid drive train technology, as well as its innovative proprietary batte ... Continue reading
Mike Ryan Going For Seventh Record at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2007 Contact: 818.766.2200 Julie Leibovitz Julie@fastrucks.com www.fastrucks.com Mike Ryan Racing For Seventh Record in 2007 At Pikes Peak Hill Climb! North Hollywood, California- 2006 proved to be a very exciting year for Mike Ryan Motorsports. The 2006 Pikes Peak International Hill ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica Applauds President’s Petroleum Displacement Initiative
WASHINGTON--Last night in his State of the Union address, President Bush called for increasing the use of renewable and non-petroleum alternative fuels to 35 billion gallons, and reducing U.S. transportation reliance on gasoline 20 percent by 2017. The White House also issued an executive order calling upon federal age ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Women More Confident and Satisfied Than Ever With Their Car Buying Experience
As DC Auto Show Opens, MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 24 -- It is a common misperception that most women bring men to car dealer showrooms out of apprehension or a lack of confidence in buying a car. A study commissioned by Auto Retailing Today (ART), a coalition of the major automobile manufacturers and dealer organizations, and c ... Continue reading
Golden Age for Special Vehicles Market Approaching in China
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49092) has announced the addition of China Special Vehicle Market Report, 2006 to their offering. The special vehicle is a product with higher technical contents. It integrates the advanced technologies in machine, electronics, communicat ... Continue reading
Team Cadillac to Field Two Champions in 2007
Reigning SCCA SPEED GT Champion Lawson Aschenbach Joins 2005 Champion Andy Pilgrim on New-Look Cadillac Team DETROIT, Jan. 24 -- Team Cadillac will have two champions on its roster in its pursuit of the 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge manufacturers championship. Lawson Aschenbach, the 2006 SPEED GT champion, will join ... Continue reading
Office Depot Inks NASCAR Sponsorship Extension
CONTACTS: Mindy Kramer Chad Young Office Depot Edelman 561/438-4276 312/240-2733 mindy.kramer@officedepot.com <mailto:> chad.young@edelman.com OFFICE DEPOT INKS SPONSORSHIP EXTENSION AS THE "OFFICIAL OFFICE PRODUCTS PARTNER" OF NASCAR NASCAR Sponsorship Helps Fuel Office Depot's Success With Business Customers Delray B ... Continue reading
Hella Supplies Exterior, Interior Lighting for Citroen MPV
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Jan. 24 -- Hella, a global tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, is providing exterior and interior lighting systems for the seven-passenger 2007-model Citroen C4 Picasso multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), sold in Europe. The Citroen C4 Picasso has Hella's dynamic-bend headl ... Continue reading
Scania to deliver 500 trucks to prestigious British transport company
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Eddie Stobart Limited, the best-known name in the British transport industry, has selected Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) as its preferred fleet truck for 2007. Consequently, in excess of 500 vehicles have now been specified with deliveries beginning in March. The lowest cost of operation and the highe ... Continue reading
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