Clemons Racing; Josh Clemons Excited About Daytona Debut
Clemons Racing; Josh Clemons Excited About Daytona Debut “New Season; New Sponsor; Let’s Roll�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (Monday, February 5, 2007) - - A dream come true. Those four words are glowing around Indiana’s Clemons Racing as they head to Daytona International Speedway for the running of Sa ... Continue reading
Hankook Motorsports Driver Achievements
In the release attached and below, please find information on some outstanding achievements from Hankook Tires-sponsored Motorsports Drivers. For Immediate Release Two Hankook Tires' Drivers Honored for Outstanding On-Track Achievements Joel Lipperini Posts Record Number of Victories while Jon Kofod Wins ITA Rookie of ... Continue reading
USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: February 3, 2007 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Jones, 4, Alexander-16.815; 2. Rickie Gaunt, 94, Keller-16.858; 3. Michael Trimble, 21, Kruseman-16.897; 4. Rodney Argo, 19, Argo-16.922; 5. ... Continue reading
Teamsters to Oppose Allied's Motion to Tear Up Union Contract
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, February 2 Allied Holdings filed a motion asking that Atlanta Federal Bankruptcy Judge C. Ray Mullins rip up the contract between the Teamsters and Allied and allow Allied to implement the millions in wage, benefits and work rule concessions that they have been d ... Continue reading
Buoyed by strong test numbers, Capps goes for No. 1 in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BUOYED BY STRONG NUMBERS IN TESTING, CAP ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Comes under Scrutiny in New Automotive Manufacturer Report
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49727) has announced the addition of Johnson Electric 2006 Company Profile 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 a ... Continue reading
Press Release: Lebanon Valley Countdown - 68 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes
Valley of Speed All Revved Up for 55th Season By: Rodney Rescott – February 1, 2007 New Lebanon, NY - The management and staff at Lebanon Valley Speedway are putting the final touches on what is set to be an action packed 55th season of Dirt Car Racing. Howard Commander’s legendary High Banks is getting down to the ... Continue reading
REVISED: Clemons Racing; Josh Clemons Excited About Daytona Debut
We had an addition to the Daytona pre-race report. Please use attached copy. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks, Chris. ... Continue reading
Saturn of Southwest Oregon Celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of Saturn National Donor Day
MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 5 -- Saturn of Southwest Oregon is gearing up for the Tenth Annual Saturn National Donor Day by joining the American Red Cross in a nationwide effort to save lives through blood donation. Saturn of Southwest Oregon will host a blood drive on February 14, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 400 N. Ri ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson and Union to Meet
Company Plans for Scaled-Back Production at Wisconsin Plants YORK, Pa., Feb. 5 -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company today reported that company and union representatives will meet February 6 with a federal mediator. Union employees at the Company's final assembly facilities in York, represented by International Association ... Continue reading
AutoNation Names Kim Goodman to Board of Directors
Irene Rosenfeld to Leave AutoNation Board at the End of her Term FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 5 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's leading automotive retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Kim C. Goodman as an independent director. "AutoNation is privileged to have someone of Kim's caliber join ... Continue reading
Billy Tanner Prepared for First Daytona Run For Immediate Release (2/5/07 - Mooresville, NC) - Northeast dirt modified driver, Billy Tanner is prepared for his first run at the 2.5 mile superspeedway at Daytona. Tanner of Newtown, Pennsylvania has honed his driving skills on the dirt tracks of the Northeast in quarter ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Year End 2006 Earnings and 2007 Financial Guidance Audio Webcast
Scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 a.m. Central Time) CHICAGO, Feb. 5 -- LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled light vehicle OEM products and related services and the second largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products and refur ... Continue reading
New Report Reviews Strategies and Finances at Japanese Glass Manufacturer, Asahi Glass
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49808) has announced the addition of "Asahi Glass 2006 Company Profile" 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
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Scelzi says Pomona is "the beginning of a war"
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI EXCITED ABOUT START OF NEW FUNNY ... Continue reading
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Several hundred automotive dealers, movers, shakers, experts, suppliers, pundits, mavens and others are gathering today at the Las Vegas Hilton for, as one auto exec said, âThe most important meeting in the history of the American International Automobile Dealers Associ ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Mace Security International, Inc. (“Mace”) , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced that it closed two separate transactions to sell three car washes in Pennsylvania and one car wash in N ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 5 -- Chance Harrington, a thriving sixteen year-old who explodes as a tight end on the football field, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer during a routine football physical. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho and Chevrolet of Boise have teamed up to respond to Chance's wish: to res ... Continue reading
Frigid Weather is Causing an Increase in Emergency Road Service Calls, Says AAA
AAA Has Tips on How to Cope With the Cold DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Preparing now for frigid temperatures will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Since midnight, the Auto Club has received more than 2,400 calls for emergency road service, well above normal levels for this ... Continue reading
FAST Dyno Air-Fuel Meter Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from FASTT on their NEW Dyno Air-Fuel Meter. FASTT Dyno Air/Fuel Meter Helps Tune For Maximum Horsepower And Torque Revolutionary new meter measures the engine's air/fuel ratio with two sensors, not one The FASTT Dyno Air/Fuel Meter is the first easy-to-use, two-sensor, wide ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 5 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced its plans to restate previous financial results from fiscal year 2001 through the third quarter of fiscal year 2006. After further examination and discussions with the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Teen Driver Symposium to Review Latest Science, Update Data
Evidenced-based Findings/Recommendations to be Shared with State and Federal Legislators, Policy Makers Chicago Tribune Recognized for Compelling 'Teens at the Wheel' Series TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Experts from across the country and around the world are gathering this week in Tucson to review ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Starts 2007 with Double-Digit Sales Increase Outside North America
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, February 5 -- - January 2007 sales increased 11 percent over 2006 - Best January (15,001 units) since 1998 - Unprecedented 20 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains - Dodge Caliber outsells all other Chrysler Group vehicles for the first time January 2007 Chrysle ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 2.6% increase in January global sales
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 Motors posts 2.6% increase in January global sales - 107,628 Kia vehicles sold globally in January - Passenger car sales reach 56,981, an inc ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich, Alltel Wireless, Sunoco Join High-Powered SPEED for 2007 Season
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--SPEED recently completed deals with BFGoodrich Tires, Alltel Wireless and Sunoco, adding the companies to an already impressive list of companies deeply involved in SPEED programming for 2007. BFGoodrich will present The SPEED Report (Sundays at 8 p.m. ET) as well as the inaugural SPEED Performance Awa ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49821) has announced the addition of “2007 Worldwide Automobile Parts & Supplies Wholesales Report” to their offering. The Automobile Parts & Supplies Wholesales report features 2007 current and 2008 forecast estimates on the size of ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Autobytel Inc. today announced the winners of its fifth annual Consumer Choice Awards at the 2007 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in Las Vegas. The awards recognize the automakers who built the cars and trucks that were most often requested by Autobytel's millions of online auto sho ... Continue reading
Mazda to Exhibit Hakaze Concept Car at the 2007 Geneva International Motor Show
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda to Exhibit Hakaze Concept Car at the 2007 Geneva International Motor Show Mazda Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 05, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new Hakaze design concept at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor S ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Unveil European Market Outlander On-road SUV at 2007 Geneva Motor Show
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors to Unveil European Market Outlander On-road SUV at 2007 Geneva Motor Show Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 05, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to unveil the European market version of the Outlander on-road SUV and to display the Prototype-X ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago's Tips for Frigid Weather
AURORA, Ill., Feb 5 -- Preparing now for frigid temperatures will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Chicago. Motorists can help keep their vehicles on the road by doing the following: -- Faulty batteries cause more car starting problems than any other factor. At 0 degrees, a good battery has 35 percent le ... Continue reading
CSC's Banking BPO Services Chosen by Universal Special Auto Finance
CSC to Provide Back-Office Systems and Support for Subprime Auto Lending Program EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Computer Sciences Corporation today announced that Universal Special Auto Finance (Universal), a capital management company based in Greenwood Village, Colo., has chosen CSC's banking services for a new nation ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds Inc., publisher of Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers and enthusiasts, today launched its fourth Web site, AutoObserver.com. Esteemed automotive authority Michelle Krebs serves as the new site’s Senior Editor and, in coordination with Edmunds’ Editorial Dir ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation [OTCBB:FDMLQ] announced that on February 2, 2007, the Honorable Judith K. Fitzgerald, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, approved the Supplemental Disclosure Statement describing the Fourth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization and set May 8, 2007, a ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2006 Fourth-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1’s president and chief executive officer, and the company’s senior managemen ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Dealerships Ranked Highest by 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM)
First-Ever Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study Identifies Why Customers Stay -- or Walk Away PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Harley-Davidson dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (SM) Motorcycle Industry Study, which measured how shoppers are treated at retail ... Continue reading
H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Warrantech Corporation
MIAMI--H.I.G. Capital, a leading Miami-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB: WTEC), acquiring all outstanding shares of Warrantech in a cash merger for $0.75 per share. H.I.G. Capital partnered with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. , a multina ... Continue reading
Honda Drives Innovative SUV Design with Autodesk Software
2007 Acura MDX Exceeds Safety and Environmental Design Standards with AliasStudio SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Honda Canada engaged Autodesk AliasStudio software for the widely recognized design of the 2007 Acura MDX sports utility vehicle (SUV). The Acura design team in Los Angeles ... Continue reading
Innovative In Home Media Company Hanger Network Closes $8M in Series A Funding
NEW YORK--Hanger Network (hangernetwork.com), the innovative in-home media company behind EcoHangers™, the environmentally friendly hangers which replace common wire hangers used in laundered/dry cleaned shirts, announced today the close of an $8 million round of venture capital financing. Kodiak Venture Partners and ... Continue reading
Partners DealerTrack, JM Solutions, Manheim, RouteOne and The Cobalt Group will integrate their offerings into the Dealer Management System for Microsoft Dynamics AX. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5 -- In an effort to drive technology innovation to automotive dealerships worldwide, today at the NADA Convention & Expo Microsoft Corp. ... Continue reading
Midas Takes Restructuring Charge for Closing
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. reported that it will take a restructuring charge of $1.9 million in the fourth quarter related to closing six unprofitable company–owned shops in Florida. The shops were closed in late December and were in greater Tampa, Jacksonville and Stuart. Midas continues to operate 65 company-owned s ... Continue reading
News Release - China Southern Launchdes New Service To Nepal
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/6f5253/689aad/ Journey to the Abode of the Gods! China Southern Airlines Begins Service to Kathmandu GUANGZHOU, China – February 5, 2007 - China Southern Airlines, - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The ... Continue reading
Press Release - QuickSilver Launch Jaguar XKR '07- Sports Exhaust
Press Release Date: 5th February 2007. New Jaguar XKR (SuperCharged) 2007 model – Sports Exhaust. QuickSilver’s Jaguar XKR 2007 model ‘Sports’ exhaust system. QuickSilver’s Cat-Back ‘Sports’ exhaust system for the newest Supercharged Jaguar XKR 2007 model is aimed at drivers who expect a sound track to ma ... Continue reading
Research and Markets : Automotive Manufacturer Hella Profiled in New Company Report
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49723) has announced the addition of Hella 2006 Company Profile 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 vehicle ... Continue reading
TomTom Refreshes Corporate Identity to Reflect Its Expanding Position and Portfolio
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the world’s largest navigation solution provider, today unveils its new corporate identity with a new logo. The new identity retains all of TomTom’s unique brand values for consumers. At the same time it better reflects the full portfolio of navigation, tracking & tracing and traffic solutio ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49770) has announced the addition of China Tyre Industry Report, 2006-2007 to their offering The rapid growth of the Chinese economy drives the auto industry to develop dramatically, which also boosts the prosperity of the tyre industry. ... Continue reading
Brian Weber Ready To Tackle Daytona; ARCA Style
Brian Weber Ready To Tackle Daytona; ARCA Style “Brian Weber & Associates Racing Signs Sponsor For Season Opener�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (February 5, 2007) - - Brian Weber & Associates Racing is proud to announce a one-race sponsorship package for the upcoming ARCA 200 at Daytona. Potencia Energy Drink (_Poten ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk; LB Motorsports Rev Up For Daytona
Damon Lusk; LB Motorsports Rev Up For Daytona “New Team For Lusk Yields New Sponsor And Another Chance For Victory�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Monday, February 5, 2007) - - It’s been a year since Damon Lusk has seen the 2.5-mile Superspeedway of Daytona International Speedway. In 2006, Lusk aboard Adrian ... Continue reading
Daytona: An Opportunity of a Lifetime for Jennifer Jo Cobb
Daytona: An Opportunity of a Lifetime for Jennifer Jo Cobb “Kansas Native Looks To Go Into Record Books In 2007 ARCA Opener�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (Monday, February 5, 2007) - - Some people dream about the chance of even attending “The World Center of Speed�??; for ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Jennife ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and 2006 Annual Results and Conference Call
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 5 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2006 financial results after the market close on February 28, 2007. Senior management, including Mark F. O'Neil, chairman and chief executive officer, and Robert J. Cox, senior vice president and chief fin ... Continue reading
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 Mr. Jarett Fenton has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial ... Continue reading
Get a Comprehensive Picture of the UK Refuse Collection Vehicles Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49730) has announced the addition of Refuse Collection Vehicles - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Refuse Collection Vehicles is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2006 editi ... Continue reading
GPS Security Leader, Inilex, Introduces Kepler Security System
LAS VEGAS--Inilex, a leading provider of intelligent GPS security, launched today a new automotive security system for auto dealers, the Kepler Security System. The Kepler Security System from Inilex will allow consumers to monitor their vehicles, as well as choose from three feature packages depending on their budget ... Continue reading
KVH Offers Customers Extended Warranties for RV and Automotive Satellite TV Systems
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--KVH Industries, Inc., , the nation’s leading manufacturer of mobile satellite TV systems for RVs and automobiles, announced today that it is offering a new extended warranty program for its TracVision® satellite TV systems. The KVH Platinum Protection Plan (www.kvh.com/platinum) provides a two-year ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49810) has announced the addition of “Motor Insurance in the United Kingdom” to their offering. The Motor Insurance in the United Kingdom industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the motor ins ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Staying Busy in Off Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rafa Matos Races Through the Winter Young Brazilian Full Speed Ahead Entering ’07 Season MIAMI February 5, 2007 – For most in motorsports, the winter months bring a welcome rest after long hours at the track and longer hours preparing for the next race. For young, Brazilian race driver Raphael ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49772) has announced the addition of Medium & Heavy Trucks in China to their offering. The Medium & Heavy Trucks in China industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Medium & Heavy Trucks industr ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49774) has announced the addition of Replacement Car & Van Tires in Europe to their offering. The Replacement Car & Van Tires in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the replacement car ... Continue reading
Vehix.com Showcases Carfax One Owner Cars in Online Listings
LAS VEGAS, Nev.--Vehix.com and Carfax today announced a new enhancement to online listings that makes used car shopping even easier. Vehix.com now highlights every Carfax One Owner vehicle listed by participating dealers. Anyone shopping for a used car through Vehix.com can immediately identify vehicles for sale with o ... Continue reading
Developer of Air-Hybrid Auto Engine at Hybrid Symposium in San Diego Feb. 7 - 8
SAN DIEGO--Nick Scuderi, vice president of the Scuderi Group, will be in San Diego to exhibit the breakthrough Air-Hybrid Engine, which could potentially be the worldâs most fuel efficient internal combustion automobile engine. WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 â 8, 2007 WHERE: Holiday Inn on the Bay, 1355 N. Har ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by its new system partner, Rimrock Corporation, as its robotics supplier for the RoboRouter 200, a new addition to their plastic and composite trimming system product line. Rimroc ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Local Market Launches to Boost Online Used-Car Sales for Auto Dealers
SAN JOSE, Calif.--eBay Motors today announced the launch of eBay Motors Local Market - a new subscription-based service that enables automotive dealers to easily upload and list their entire used-car lot for one low price. The new service, which rolled out at the 90th National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Conv ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Outlines Commitment to Alternative Fuels at National Biodiesel Board Conference
* Deb Morrissett, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, urges the biodiesel community to expedite setting a national fuel specification for biodiesel * National fuel standard needed to 'harness and direct the diverse research and investment efforts' SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 5 -- In a speech at the National Biodiesel Board Ann ... Continue reading
Registered Contestants Who Follow Simon's Commands Have a Chance to Win All- New 2007 Chrysler Sebring What: Consumers are still being invited to join Chrysler in setting a Guinness World Record(TM) for the largest game of "Simon Says" at this year's Chicago Auto Show and possibly win an all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring. ... Continue reading
Southern California Tests Valence Powered EnergyCS Plug-in Vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , a provider of advanced lithium-ion battery systems, has collaborated with plug-in hybrid conversion company EnergyCS to deliver green, fuel-efficient electric vehicles to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). AQMD, Southern Californiaâs air pollution agen ... Continue reading
Syntel Named to 2007 Global Services 100 List
TROY, Mich.--Syntel, Inc. , a global information technology services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm, today announced that it has been included on the 2007 Global Services 100, a list of the top global providers of business and technology services. The Global Services 100, now in its second year, is a tool ... Continue reading
BOROUGE Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled, "BOROUGE AND LINDE / CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY (CCC) FORMALLY SIGN US$1.3 BILLION CRACKER CONTRACT" for use in your publication. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best Regards, Bassam Fakih PR Account Executive Orient Planet P ... Continue reading
The Tire Rack Passes Two-Billion Mile Mark
World's Largest Database of Consumer Tire Reviews Helps Drivers Improve the Safety and Performance of their Vehicles SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 5 -- American consumers spend $17B per year buying more than 200,000,000 replacement tires for their cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans. Now they can make the most informed tire-purch ... Continue reading
White River Capital, Inc. Announces Director Appointmnent and Resignation
INDIANAPOLIS--White River Capital, Inc. (AMEX:RVR) (“White River”) announced that Thomas C. Heagy has been appointed to its board of directors effective February 1, 2007. Mr. Heagy will also serve on the Audit Committee of White River’s board. Thomas C. Heagy was Vice Chairman of LaSalle Bank Corporation, Vice Ch ... Continue reading
Amricon Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: Amricon gears up to target growing $1.4 billion regional financial technology market through its participation at MEFTEC 2007. Appreciate it if you could publish the release. Also attached is an image with the following caption: Mohamad Jarrar, Managing Director ... Continue reading
GHLT Announces New Strategic Plan for Revenue Growth
BREMERTON, Wash.--GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT) today announced the unveiling of a strategic plan which it believes will significantly impact future revenue growth. Since inception the company has been primarily an installer of GPS and GPS related products. The new strategic plan will allow GHLT to become m ... Continue reading
Street Smarts 2 Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: Street Smarts 2 season finale draws 2 million viewers as Khadija Soulaiman named the winner of reality show. Appreciate it if you could publish the release. Also, find attached an image with the following caption: Khadija Soulaiman, winner of 'Street Smarts 2' F ... Continue reading
Flex Fund Partners with Verastar to Provide Salvage Auction Financing
YORBA LINDA, Calif.--Flex Fund, a leading provider of used-car inventory financing for new- and used-car dealers, and salvage buyers, today announced that it has entered into a multi-auction operating agreement with Verastar, an independent salvage auto auction provider of salvage management services to insurance compa ... Continue reading
IMN Launches Video Channels for Loyalty Driver™ E-Newsletter Service
WALTHAM, Mass.--IMN, provider of IMN Loyalty Driver™, the leading fully-managed e-newsletter service for auto dealerships, today launched Drive Live TV™ - a series of video channels for auto dealer to customer communication. IMN announced the new initiative during the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) ... Continue reading
Liquid Motors Introduces New Software Designed For Local Automotive Sales Online
DALLAS--Liquid Motors Inc., a provider of comprehensive eBay Motors solutions and services, has always offered industry-leading listing services to automobile dealerships looking to sell their inventories on eBay Motors. And now, Liquid Motors has been certified to work with eBay Motors Local Market, which rolled out a ... Continue reading
Teres Solutions Kicks Off 2007 with Over 100 Customers
AUSTIN, Texas--Teres Solutions™, Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced that more than 100 organizations are now using the SAIL® lending software to manage their lending portfolios, solidifying the company’s standing as one of t ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Rates Nissan Altima 3.5 and Honda Accord V-6 At Top of Family Sedan Category
YONKERS, NY February 5, 2007; The redesigned Nissan Altima accelerated to the top of Consumer Reportsâ ratings of family sedans in tests for the March 2007 issue. Rated âExcellentâ overall the Altima now ranks alongside CRâs top-rated Volkswagen Passat, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry. The Altima 3.5 ... Continue reading
IIHS: Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX Earn Top Safety Pick Ratings
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 5, 2007 â The 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers have earned Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the first of a line of Ford Motor Company vehicles to benefit from the company's strategy to accelerate the rollout of its exclusive roll stabili ... Continue reading
What could become the most expensive car ever to be sold in the history of the prestigious auction house Christie's is due to go under the hammer at the international vintage car fair Rétromobile in Paris later this month (February 17th). Christieâs has estimated the value of the 1939 Auto Union D-Type, one of ... Continue reading
Automotive writing a highlight of the Runnymede International Literary Festival
Guild of Motoring Writers Press Release Guild member Simon Taylor is to play a key role in the second Runnymede International Literary Festival this month. Simon, Editor-at-Large of Classic & Sports Car and Motor Sport magazines, is among the celebrated names appearing at a three-day festival of national and internatio ... Continue reading
When the all new Volvo V70 arrives in UK showrooms this September it will reinforce Volvoâs dominance of the luxury estate market with a car that offers a combination of head-turning Scandinavian design, luxury, athleticism and uncompromised load-carrying versatility. This all new Volvo V70 offers more of everythi ... Continue reading
NADA Chief Economist Forecasts Solid, Steady Pace For New Vehicle Sales in 2007
Las Vegas, NV February 4, 2007; Sales of new cars and light trucks in 2007 will roughly equal the 2006 sales mark of 16.5 million, according to an economic forecast by Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Speaking at the association's annual Convention & Exposition in Las ... Continue reading
TOKYO (Feb. 2, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, ending March 31, 2007, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 104.4 billion yen (US $0.90 billion, euro 0.72 billion), down 22.6% comp ... Continue reading
Ford Power Stroke Leading the Clean Diesel Revolution
The cornerstone engine in the new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup is receiving very positive feedback from media members who have tested it. In the cases of Richard Truett and John Stewart, reaction has been nothing short of glowing. The pair was among journalists throughout North America who had the opportunity t ... Continue reading
Ford in the Alternative Energy Future
Ford engineers are working on alternative-fuel powertrain systems, including hybrid, clean diesel, hydrogen combustion and fuel cell to accommodate the variety of resources and requirements around the world that will dictate which technologies are likely to catch on, says Nancy Gioia, Ford Motor Company director of Sus ... Continue reading
Sumitomo Bakelite Begins Production of Phenolic Molding Compounds for Disc Brake Caliper Pistons
Tokyo, Feb 2, 2007 (JCN) - Sumitomo Bakelite announced February 1 the production start of Phenolic molding compounds for disc brake caliper pistons at its Sumitomo Bakelite (Suzhou) location in China. Phenolic molding compounds developed by the Sumitomo Bakelite Group have great advantages such as superior heat insulat ... Continue reading
GM Adds 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty to GM Certified Used Vehicles
DETROIT February 4, 2007; General Motors announced that it will provide consumers with a fully transferable five-year/100,000-mile* powertrain limited warranty with no deductible, on all GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand. "Last fall, GM unveiled the best ne ... Continue reading
Dealer Meetings With Ford, Chrysler Execs Sometimes Turbulent
LAS VEGAS February 4, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that when several thousand Ford or Chrysler dealers meet with their corporate executives and things aren't going well, there's always tension and conflict. Sunday's meetings were no different. At Chrysler's gathering at the National Automobile Dealers ... Continue reading
Carfax Reaches 20,000 Source Milestone
LAS VEGAS--Carfax, the experts in vehicle history, today announced that it now has more than 20,000 data sources providing information for inclusion in Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Housed in Columbia, MO, the companyâs database is now adding millions of VIN-specific pieces of information every day. Most notably ... Continue reading
lanelogic and DSC to Offer Instant Credit Line to Dealers
DALLAS--lanelogic and Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), the fastest growing inventory finance company in the United States, have announced a plan to offer lanelogic dealers an instant line of credit to allow lanelogic dealers to experience the DSC difference. The line of credit will predominately be used to purchase l ... Continue reading
Premature End to Hinchcliffe's Australian Adventure (S)
A1GP Round 7 Premature End to Hinchcliffe's Australian Adventure Sunday 04 February, 2007 - A1 Team Canada came away from Round 7 of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport on Sunday empty-handed following a disappointing 13th place Sprint race finish and a spectacular Feature race retirement for James Hinchcliffe at ... Continue reading
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