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Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Making Of The Iron & Lace Calendar VIDEO - For Mature Audiences

Making Of The Iron & Lace Calendar VIDEO - For Mature Audiences

A behind-the-scenes look at at Jim Gianatsis produces the annual Mikuni Iron & Lace pin-up calendars. Beautiful,sexy girls with beautiful sexy motorcycles, along with great original music. Bikes by Arlen Ness, Ron Sims, White Brothers, Dave Perowitz and more. ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Wins $220 Million in New Business

TI Automotive Wins $220 Million in New Business

WARREN, Mich., Jan. 30 -- TI Automotive, a leading supplier to major automotive manufacturers and other Tier 1 suppliers, has been awarded contracts totaling $220 million in combined lifetime sales from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Valeo. The contracts are for TI Automotive air-conditioning tube and hose assembl ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Evaluate Predictions for Iveco SpA’s Short-Term Future Outlook

Research and Markets: Evaluate Predictions for Iveco SpA’s Short-Term Future Outlook

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49523) has announced the addition of Iveco SpA 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 world's large ... Continue reading

Research & Markets: Identify the Key Strengths & Weaknesses of the Automotive Company - InBev.

Research & Markets: Identify the Key Strengths & Weaknesses of the Automotive Company - InBev.

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49521 ) has announced the addition of InBev 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 a ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Provides Dealers with 2007 Solutions

AutoTrader.com Provides Dealers with 2007 Solutions

ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, announces the launch of its 2007 dealer solutions feature offerings, which annually deliver products and services to dealers to more effectively drive qualified buyers to their dealerships. This year’s dealer solutions include a multimedia center, vehicle ... Continue reading

Use Five Year Forecasts to Assess the Truck Rental Market in the United States

Use Five Year Forecasts to Assess the Truck Rental Market in the United States

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49515) has announced the addition of 'Truck Rental in the United States' to their offering. Our 'Truck Rental in the United States' industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the truck rental indust ... Continue reading

Stopol Auctions to Host Auction of Moll Industries' New Braunfels, Texas, Plant

Stopol Auctions to Host Auction of Moll Industries' New Braunfels, Texas, Plant

SOLON, Ohio--Stopol Auctions, L.L.C. -- the leader in hosting and managing plastics industry auctions -- will host and webcast an auction February 8, 2007, to sell plastics manufacturing equipment from discontinuing injection molding operations at Moll Industries, Inc.’s New Braunfels, Texas, plant. Stopol Auction ... Continue reading

The JEGS Foundation receives two gifts from the racing community

The JEGS Foundation receives two gifts from the racing community

The JEGS Foundation receives two gifts from the racing community DELAWARE, Ohio (January 30, 2007) - The Ohio Valley Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) recently presented a check in the amount of $4,000 to Troy, Mike, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. with the proceeds earmarked for JEGS Foundation Racing for Cancer Re ... Continue reading

Changing Perceptions of Truck Drivers has Fuelled Growth in the Light Truck Exterior Protection Accessories Aftermarket

Changing Perceptions of Truck Drivers has Fuelled Growth in the Light Truck Exterior Protection Accessories Aftermarket

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49473) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: North American Light Truck Exterior Protection Accessories Aftermarket to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Light Truck Exterior ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce January 2007 Sales

Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce January 2007 Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's January sales Who: Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations, Chrysler Group When: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p. ... Continue reading

Gulf Stream Coach Chooses KVH TracVision R4 to Bring Live Satellite TV to New Motorhomes

Gulf Stream Coach Chooses KVH TracVision R4 to Bring Live Satellite TV to New Motorhomes

MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Customers choosing Gulf Stream Coach’s luxury Friendship motorhomes are about to find the ride even friendlier thanks to TracVision® satellite TV systems from KVH Industries, Inc., . Gulf Stream, the largest privately held full-line recreational vehicle manufacturer in the United States, is no ... Continue reading

Autologica to Open Office in Puerto Rico to Focus on Caribbean and Central American Auto Dealers

Autologica to Open Office in Puerto Rico to Focus on Caribbean and Central American Auto Dealers

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Autologica S.A., a specialist in business management software for automotive dealers and distributors (known in the industry as Dealer Management Systems or DMS), announced that they will open an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico next April, to help dealers in the region through their mix of softwa ... Continue reading

SmarTire Systems Announces Restructuring

SmarTire Systems Announces Restructuring

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 30 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has completed its restructuring of operations as it reduced its work force by approximately 25%. SmarTire President and CEO Dave Warkentin said, "We have taken significant actions to reduce costs. Since September ... Continue reading

Dollar and Thrifty Expand Pass24(TM) Prepaid Toll System to Houston

Dollar and Thrifty Expand Pass24(TM) Prepaid Toll System to Houston

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 30 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , the parent company of Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, today announced the expansion of Rent A Toll Pass24 prepaid toll service to the Houston market. Dollar and Thrifty already offer the Pass24 service in Dallas. "After a successful launch in Da ... Continue reading

The ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car - 155mph, 644 Horsepower, Based on the APX Technical Demonstrator Vehicle Designed & Developed by Lotus Engineering

The ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car - 155mph, 644 Horsepower, Based on the APX Technical Demonstrator Vehicle Designed & Developed by Lotus Engineering

ZAP-X features all wheel drive, 10 minute recharge time, a 350 Mile Range and will be the center piece of the NADA Exhibition, February 3rd to 6th. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30 -- Automotive pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) today announced plans to display Lotus Engineering's advanced APX concept car at the North American Deal ... Continue reading

PSA Peugeot Citroen Chooses SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop From Novell

PSA Peugeot Citroen Chooses SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop From Novell

Giant French Automaker to Deploy Linux Desktops, Citing Cost, Usability, Integration and Support PARIS, Solutions Linux 2007, Jan. 30 -- PSA Peugeot Citroen, the second-largest automobile manufacturer in Europe, and Novell just signed a multiyear contract allowing the deployment of up to 20,000 Linux* desktops plus 2,5 ... Continue reading

Rare 1939 Fiat Heads the Fleet at DFW Elite Auto Rental.com; Prized Hand-built Model on Display at Company's New Toy Museum

Rare 1939 Fiat Heads the Fleet at DFW Elite Auto Rental.com; Prized Hand-built Model on Display at Company's New Toy Museum

DALLAS, Jan. 30 -- One of the most prized cars in the DFW Elite Car Club.com fleet has never been on the open road. Those who admire the bright red 1939 Fiat Balilla Roadster are immediately drawn to its polished wooden steering wheel and immaculate leather interior. Despite its inviting appearance and flawless perform ... Continue reading

Judith Swales To Lead Goodyear South Pacific Tyre Organization

Judith Swales To Lead Goodyear South Pacific Tyre Organization

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Judith Swales to the position of managing director and chief executive officer of its South Pacific Tyres (SPT) business based in Australia. Swales replaces Joe Copeland who has been named vice president of Goodyear's Global O ... Continue reading

Charles Mick and Joseph Copeland Named to New Leadership Positions at Goodyear

Charles Mick and Joseph Copeland Named to New Leadership Positions at Goodyear

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today named Charles "Chuck" Mick to the newly created position of vice president and general manager, North American holdings and integration. Mick had previously served as vice president and general manager of the company's Global Off-Highway tire business, si ... Continue reading

2007 Honda Natural Gas Vehicles Maintain Eligibility for Single-Occupant Use of California High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

2007 Honda Natural Gas Vehicles Maintain Eligibility for Single-Occupant Use of California High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

Owners of Civic GX Can Still Register to Receive Single Driver Identification Stickers TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 30 -- Customers who purchase a Honda natural gas-powered vehicle continue to be eligible for single-occupant use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOVs) lanes in California. The 2007 Honda Civic GX is the only new veh ... Continue reading

Legendary HKS Skyline R33 Drag Car to Be Retired

Legendary HKS Skyline R33 Drag Car to Be Retired

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 -- HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of automotive performance systems, today announced that parent company, HKS Co., Ltd., has decided that it will retire the legendary HKS All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) R33 Drag GT-R after nearly a decade of racing. The HKS R33 Drag GT-R has long been o ... Continue reading

Nationwide, Cross Country Offer Policyholders Peace of Mind This Winter Driving Season

Nationwide, Cross Country Offer Policyholders Peace of Mind This Winter Driving Season

COLUMBUS, Ohio--The weather outside is frightful. So Nationwide Insurance and Massachusetts-based Cross Country Automotive Services are joining forces to make this winter driving season, and beyond, much easier for Nationwide customers by offering free vehicle towing services. This new accident scene tow service gives ... Continue reading

IMN Announces Integration Alliance with JMsolutions’ Product, DealerUps™ CRM

IMN Announces Integration Alliance with JMsolutions’ Product, DealerUps™ CRM

WALTHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--IMN, provider of the Loyalty Driver™ e-newsletter service for auto dealerships, today announced an integration alliance with JMsolutions’ newest software system, DealerUps™ CRM, which tracks and manages customer information and purchase preferences. Through the a ... Continue reading

Telematics to Flourish due to World High-Speed Wireless Environment, new Visant Strategies Study Finds

Telematics to Flourish due to World High-Speed Wireless Environment, new Visant Strategies Study Finds

NEW YORK--Better wireless networks, devices and operating systems are creating a perfect set of circumstances for telematics to flourish across the globe, according to a new Visant Strategies study. Telematics use will rise dramatically into the next decade, the study finds, as in-vehicle applications become more robus ... Continue reading

JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Automobile & Motorcycle Statistics Summary for December 2006 and Calendar Year 2006

JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Automobile & Motorcycle Statistics Summary for December 2006 and Calendar Year 2006

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Volvo Bus Named Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland

Volvo Bus Named Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo’s (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) low-entry bus, Volvo 8700 LE, has been named Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland. It was selected for the award due to its environmental friendliness and that it is an important component of the new Bus Rapid Transit system in Helsinki. Each year the transpo ... Continue reading

American Honda and XM Expand Relationship Through 2016

American Honda and XM Expand Relationship Through 2016

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that it has extended its relationship with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. under a 10-year agreement through 2016. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider for American Honda, which markets both Honda and Acura vehicles. An ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Altima Hybrid

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Altima Hybrid

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan today announced a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,400 for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry in the hybrid electric vehicle market. The new hybrid sedan is on sale now at Nissan retailers in the eight states that have adopted California em ... Continue reading

Portable Navigation Device Vendors Seek Differentiation in Non-Traditional Designs

Portable Navigation Device Vendors Seek Differentiation in Non-Traditional Designs

NEW YORK--Faced with razor-thin margins on devices that sell for as little as $200, portable navigation manufacturers are looking to differentiate themselves at the more profitable high end. According to ABI Research principal analyst Dan Benjamin, “In the near future, high-end navigation products will need increa ... Continue reading

Global Biofuel Trends Multiply in Numbers, Finds Market Study from Emerging Markets Online

Global Biofuel Trends Multiply in Numbers, Finds Market Study from Emerging Markets Online

HOUSTON--Emerging Markets Online, an energy intelligence agency and management consulting firm, recently released a comprehensive 405 page study titled Biodiesel 2020: A Global Market Survey. Biodiesel 2020 reviews biofuels initiatives world-wide, including Bush’s new “20% biofuels by 2017” re-vision of ... Continue reading

Advertisers, Start Your Engines with PointRoll's Automotive Performance Analysis

Advertisers, Start Your Engines with PointRoll's Automotive Performance Analysis

PointRoll benchmark study draws upon 600 industry-specific rich media campaigns to offer insight and best practices to automotive advertisers CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 30 -- PointRoll, Inc., the leading developer of innovative rich media technology solutions, today announced it has released its 2007 Automotive Performanc ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Reports First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results

ArvinMeritor Reports First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results

TROY, Mich., Jan. 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. Highlights include: - Sales from continuing operations of $2.3 billion, up 12 percent from the same period last year. - Income from continuing operations, before special items, was $11 million, ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Increases Purchases From Minority Suppliers in 2006

Chrysler Group Increases Purchases From Minority Suppliers in 2006

- $3.9 billion spent with minority suppliers in 2006, representing 13.5 percent of total purchases - Minority spending increased by $150 million compared to 2005 levels - Since 1983, Chrysler Group has sourced more than $34 billion to minority-owned companies AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Chrysler Group announced tod ... Continue reading

eBizAutos Identifies Carfax One Owner Cars in Online Listings

eBizAutos Identifies Carfax One Owner Cars in Online Listings

CENTREVILLE, Va.--eBizAutos and Carfax now make it easier for online used car shoppers to find their dream machine. Starting today, eBizAutos highlights any Carfax One Owner car listed by a subscribing dealer. The enhanced listings clearly identify any car that had only one previous owner, reducing the time it takes fo ... Continue reading

LeadPoint Launches First Auction-Based New Car Leads Exchange

LeadPoint Launches First Auction-Based New Car Leads Exchange

First Innovation in Auto Leads Space in 10 Years Enables Dealers to Specify Price and Criteria of the Auto Leads They Want LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 -- LeadPoint, the world's first and largest online leads exchange, today announced the debut of a new lead trading platform for the nation's multi-billion dollar new car market ... Continue reading

Liquid Motors Launches Comprehensive Internet Vehicle Marketing Software at NADA

Liquid Motors Launches Comprehensive Internet Vehicle Marketing Software at NADA

DALLAS--In the world of online auto sales, the Internet marketing managers of dealerships must provide potential customers with excellent information about the vehicles. The difference between a sale and someone who clicks away may depend on nothing more than the quality of the photographs of the vehicle on the Web sit ... Continue reading

Odyne Corp CEO Speaking at Influential Seminars in Metropolitan New York- Alternative Fuels in the Carting Industry

Odyne Corp CEO Speaking at Influential Seminars in Metropolitan New York- Alternative Fuels in the Carting Industry

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin was a featured speaker at the kickoff event of the Greater Long Island Clean Cities 2007 Seminar Series, “Alternative Fuels in the Carting Industry.” Building on Odyne’s influence and experience in the use of hybrid drive-train technology for m ... Continue reading

Press Release: Ownersite Technologies and myEZCarCare Form Partnership

Press Release: Ownersite Technologies and myEZCarCare Form Partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ownersite Technologies and myEZCarCare Form Partnership --- Pilot Program Introduces Unique, Innovative Vehicle Ownership Solution --- ROSWELL, GA - January 30, 2007 - Ownersite Technologies, a developer of web-based and mobile applications that increase vehicle safety, reliability and value for c ... Continue reading

SatCon Wins Naval Propulsion Motor Technology SBIR Contract

SatCon Wins Naval Propulsion Motor Technology SBIR Contract

BOSTON--SatCon Technology Corporation® (Nasdaq CM: SATC), a developer and supplier of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets, today announced that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract with the U. S. Navy to ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year-End Conference Call on Feb. 15

Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year-End Conference Call on Feb. 15

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2006 results prior to the market opening on Feb. 15, 2007. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: ... Continue reading

Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results

Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results

-- 4Q net income of $14 million, or 30-cents per diluted share -- Full year net income of $51 million, or $1.10 per diluted share -- European segment 4Q EBIT improves 13% year-over-year -- Company delivers $132 million in 4Q cash flow from operations -- Company expects $1.1 billion in estimated OE revenue growth in 200 ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Set to Launch GT Version of L1X-75 All Carbon Fiber Lithium Supercar

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Set to Launch GT Version of L1X-75 All Carbon Fiber Lithium Supercar

LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY - January 30, 2007 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, has taken delivery of a specially designed, all carbon fiber version of the L1X-75. A joint venture with Mullen Motor Company has produced a significa ... Continue reading

Toyota USA Foundation Awards $1.4 Million To Support Math and Science Initiatives Nationwide

Toyota USA Foundation Awards $1.4 Million To Support Math and Science Initiatives Nationwide

NEW YORK - January 30, 2007: The Toyota USA Foundation announced yesterday that seven educational organizations will be awarded grants totaling $1,465,538. Awarded semi-annually by the Foundation, the grants will help fund programs designed to enhance K-12 math and science teaching throughout the United States. Recipie ... Continue reading

GM Sets Sales Record of Over 1 Million Vehicles in Latin America, Africa & Middle East Region in 2006

GM Sets Sales Record of Over 1 Million Vehicles in Latin America, Africa & Middle East Region in 2006

GM Latin America, Africa & Middle East sold a record 1,035,200 units in 2006 GM LAAM sales up more than 153,500 units, an increase of 17.4 percent Calendar Year GM LAAM market share improves to 17.0 percent Sales performance led by strength of Chevrolet and GM premium brands GM has been the vehicle sales leader in LAAM ... Continue reading

Audi Announces Pricing For 2008 TT Models - VIDEO ENHANCED

Audi Announces Pricing For 2008 TT Models - VIDEO ENHANCED

AUBURN HILLS, MI - January 30, 2007: Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2008 TT model line-up. TT Coupe models will arrive in dealerships in April, while TT Roadsters follow in May. Prices will range from $34,800 to $45,900 depending upon model and options. TT Coupe 2.0T models start at $34,800, whil ... Continue reading

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