The Enthusiast Network Launches New Nissan Truck Website
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Sanchez, Vice President 951-371-8366 X26 dan@tenmagazines.com http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com <http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com/> THE ENTHUSIAST NETWORK LAUNCHES NISSAN TRUCK WORLD.COM WEBSITE CORONA, CA - The Enthusiast Network (TEN) recently launched a new websi ... Continue reading
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Linde Gas to Fuel All Hydrogen Vehicles at NHA Conference
MURRAY HILL, N.J.--Linde Gas, a member of The Linde Group, one of the worldâs leading engineering and industrial gases companies, will be the sole provider of hydrogen fuel for the U.S.â largest hydrogen energy conference, which begins today in San Antonio, Texas. Linde is the worldâs only company with t ... Continue reading
Bespoke Ferrari 612 Scaglietti HGTC Delivered
Bespoke Ferrari 612 Scaglietti HGTC as designed by the award-winning magazine delivered to Ferrari owner by Charles Hurst Ferrari, Belfast Unique demonstration of Ferrariâs Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme which allows customers to create their dream Ferrari After a series of exhibitions throughout ... Continue reading
S-Class Voted Fleet News Luxury Car of The Year For Fifth Time
London March 19, 2007; The Mercedes-Benz S-Class range has been voted Fleet News Luxury Car of the Year 2007 â the fifth time the magazine has bestowed its honour on the saloon. Commenting on the award, Fleet News said that S-Class is: âThe absolute pinnacle. The S-Class covers all the bases in terms of a lux ... Continue reading
Grand C4 Picasso on Sale in UK
20 March 2007 DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT- With its sleek, flowing good looks, Citroënâs new five seat C4 Picasso is distinctively different from both its five seat competitors and its seven seat stable mate, the Grand C4 Picasso. Now on sale in the UK, the C4 Picasso is not only arguably the most attractive compac ... Continue reading
Electric Car Maker ZAP Releases Concept Drawings of New ZAP-X Crossover SUV
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 19 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) today unveiled concept drawings of the ZAP-X Crossover SUV on its website http://www.zapworld.com/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070130/SFTU060LOGO) The images of the ZAP-X are also highlighted in the new issue of Popular Sc ... Continue reading
Bernard Rey appointed Senior Vice President, CEO Office, succeeding Philippe Klein
Paris, March 19, 2007; April 1, 2007, Bernard Rey, currently Senior Vice President, CEO Office at Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd will replace Philippe Klein, as Senior Vice President, Renault CEO Office. He will be a member of the Renault Management Committee. He will report to Carlos Ghosn. On the same date, Philippe Klein will ... Continue reading
SILVER CROWN HOMESTEAD RETURN FRIDAY
USAC MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 19, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-40 SILVER CROWN SERIES EAGER FOR HOMESTEAD RETURN INDIANAPOLIS - For the second time in its history, the USAC Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering will tackle the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway, with a 67-lap, ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Appoints Philip W. Bres as Vice President of Variable Operations
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the appointment of Philip W. Bres as vice president of variable operations effective March 5. Bres, 57, will be responsible for implementing initiatives to drive marketing and sales efficiencies. He will report directly to Randy L. C ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Corporation Names John Wesley CEO
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 19 -- LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Corporation has named John Q. Wesley II as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wesley, a proven senior executive in the automotive aftermarket, joins LINE-X after a 25-year career with Valvoline Oil Co., a division of Ashland Inc. Wesley ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Jim Hudak Vice President, Sales & Engineering - Asia
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 19 -- Jim Hudak has been named vice president, Sales and Engineering - Asia, Metaldyne Corp. announced today. He will report to Tom Chambers, president and chief operating officer. In this expanded role, Hudak will spearhead the plan to build a regional Metaldyne Technical Center in Japan and inc ... Continue reading
Honda Officially Breaks Ground for New Auto Plant
- $550 Million Plant Will Begin Production of Civic Sedan in 2008 - GREENSBURG, Ind., March 19 -- Honda today held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its $550 million automobile plant, to be known as Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) and revealed that the new plant's 2,000 associates will produce(1) the p ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi), a leading provider of profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, announced today that four former auto manufacturer executives have joined the MPi Industry Advisory Council; Mr. Bill Lovejoy, Mr. Richard Sherman, Mr. Joe Hilger and Ms. Maureen Sullivan Martin. T ... Continue reading
Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Business Week, there is still no definitive "green car" on the market. Choices and potential abound, and consumers must consider a variety of factors, including efficiency, cost, and environmental impact before making a purchase. Though consu ... Continue reading
Insurance Lobby Criticizes Minnesota House Passage of No-Fault Related Bill
LANSING, Mich., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued today by Wendy Block, Director of Health Policy and Human Resources for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Peter Kuhnmuench, Executive Director of the Insurance Institute of Michigan, in response to recent passage of legislation i ... Continue reading
Toyota to Focus on East Coast, Northwest, Rocky Mountains
Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News reports that Toyota is moving away from California and the heartland in order to focus on the Northwest, the Eastern Seaboard, the Rocky Mountains, and some big cities in the Southeast in order to maintain its rapid growth. "Those areas ha ... Continue reading
Meineke Dealers Association Endorses Identifix
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Identifix, one of the nationâs premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has been endorsed by the Meineke Dealers Association to introduce Identifix services to the more than 900 Meineke Car Care Centers nationwide. Since its inception in 1972 ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Join Northwest Airlines Biz Perks Program
TULSA, Okla., March 19 -- Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, subsidiaries of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , are giving Northwest Airlines Biz Perks program members two more great reasons to earn Biz Perks points. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
BMW Opens Eyes and Doors to Career Opportunities in Automotive Services
Hundreds of High School Students From Throughout the South to Visit Facilities, Discover Potential Career Paths During BMW's 'Teens and Wheels' Program SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 19 -- More than 1,000 students from 34 high schools in six southern states will get a first-hand view of how vehicles are manufactured, deliver ... Continue reading
North America's Largest Auto Show Generates $181 Million for New York City's Economy
New York International Automobile Show Releases Economic Impact Study NEW YORK, March 19 -- With less than three weeks before the annual New York International Auto Show opens its doors to the press and public, the event's organizer announced the economic impact results from last year's Show, revealing more than $181 m ... Continue reading
Fridell Racing Enterprises Announces NASCAR Busch Series Program
Fridell Racing Enterprises Announces NASCAR Busch Series Program “ARCA Driver To Pilot In Limited Schedule�?? KING GEORGE, VIRGINA (March 19, 2007) - - Fridell Racing Enterprises announced today the plan to unveil a strong NASCAR Busch Series program competing in a limited NBS (NASCAR Busch Series) schedule ... Continue reading
International Truck Leverages SGI Altix Cluster to Improve Engineering Analysis Performance
SGI Altix XE Outperforms Opteron-based Cluster for MSC.Nastran For Improved Design Time and Material Selection for Trucks SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19 -- To improve overall design time and material selection for curbside delivery trucks to 18-wheelers, the Truck Development Technology Center (TDTC) of International Truc ... Continue reading
ZEX Race Diesel Nitrous System PR
Below and attached is the latest information ZEXT on their NEW Race Diesel Nitrous System. ZEXT Race Diesel Nitrous System Provides 50 to 600 Additional Horsepower Potential Boost activation, two stages, twin 10 lb. cylinders. the ultimate nitrous system for your diesel powerhouse Performance enthusiasts know the poten ... Continue reading
VeriFacts Honors GM with ''Commitment to Consumers'' Award
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Few things can be more frustrating than setting out to make repairs when certain key pieces of information are absent. In the world of collision repairers, with the multitude of vehicle models, options, frequency of change and general technical complexity, access to detailed repair information is ... Continue reading
Saikawa Replaces Ghosn for Nissan North America
Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan North America has a new boss. Last week, Hiroto Saikawa, the parent corporation's 53-year-old executive vice president for purchasing, was named head of U.S. operations, replacing Carlos Ghosn. Saikawa will wrestle with a host of pressing issues: s ... Continue reading
BAKERSFIELD WESTERN MIDGET OPENER SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 19, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-42 BAKERSFIELD WESTERN MIDGET OPENER SATURDAY; RODELA AIMING FOR THIRD STRAIGHT TITLE The 2007 USAC Western Midget Car Series continues Saturday at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway, a track which has hosted 84 such events in the past 20 years. The ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neigborhood Mechanic - 3/19/07
ASK THE NEIGHBOURHOOD MECHANIC How far will big cities go in the fight to turn green? London England has gone to extreme of banning the private car from an over congested downtown area. To enter the cityâs core drivers are subjected to an 8 pound levy (approximately 20 Dollars). The charge must be paid by 10 am th ... Continue reading
Garden City Police Department Completes Full Fleet Deployment of ICOP In-Car Video Systems
LENEXA, Kan., March 19 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Garden City Police Department in Kansas has issued ICOP another follow-on purchase order, providing for total ICOP Model 20/20(R) sales to the agency of 25 units and c ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 19 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today that it completed its transaction to refinance its existing $831 million senior credit facility with a new $830 million senior credit facility. The transaction enhances the company's financial flexibility by replacing its previous Term B facility with an expan ... Continue reading
Texas H2 Coalition Invites Public to Test Drive Newest Hydrogen Vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas--Want to take a drive in a car of the future? You can on Thursday, March 22, as the Texas H2 Coalition unveils several hydrogen vehicles, including the world's first hydrogen drive luxury performance car, here in Austin. The ride-and-drive event highlights the newest breakthroughs in low-emission vehicles ... Continue reading
Flexcar Expands to Baltimore; Partners with The Johns Hopkins University
BALTIMORE--Flexcar (www.flexcar.com) today announced it has expanded to the city of Baltimore through a partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the leading research university in the United States. The initial group of four hybrid vehicles will be parked across campus and available to students, faculty, staff an ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Natural Source Energy Systems Inc. (NSESI) to research and develop recreational vehicles and systems-built structures that take advantage of environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel and solar power. âToday, all of us ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Announces 2006 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NEW YORK--Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and other niche markets, announced that earnings, or net increase in net assets resulting from operations increased to $5,844,000 or $0.33 per diluted common share in the 2006 fourth quarter, up from ... Continue reading
TIMET and Rolls-Royce Enter Into New Long-Term Supply Agreement
DALLAS, March 19 -- Titanium Metals Corporation ("TIMET") announced today that it has entered into a new, long-term titanium supply agreement with Rolls Royce plc and certain of its affiliates ("Rolls-Royce"). The agreement, effective as of January 1, 2007, provides for TIMET's supply of titanium products to Rolls-Royc ... Continue reading
MINI USA Chooses Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network
SAN ANTONIO--Clear Channel Communications, Inc. , a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com. ... Continue reading
HP Signs Services Deals with Johnson Controls
PALO ALTO, Calif.--HP and Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global leader in building efficiency and facilities management, have signed two new services contracts. Expanding on the companiesâ decade-long relationship, HP will provide Johnson Controls with global service delivery and data center recovery services. Under a ... Continue reading
W. P. Carey Completes $42M Sale & Leaseback With German Engine Block Manufacturer G+S
NEW YORK, March 19 -- W. P. Carey International LLC, an affiliate of investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC , announced today that it has provided approximately $42 million in long-term financing through the sale & leaseback of three manufacturing facilities owned by Gortz+Schiele ("G+S"), a leading independent manufact ... Continue reading
Trio of Champions Appointed by WSORR
TRIO OF CHAMPIONS APPOINTED BY WSORR Douglas, Hord, Taylor Join PRO Off-Road Race Council March 18, 2007 - CRANDON, WI ? The Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing has announced the formation of a PRO Driver?s Advisory Council (P-DAC). The Council will provide racer consultation to the World Series in the areas of s ... Continue reading
Kia Motors joins hands with Chinese national football teams
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 joins hands with Chinese national football teams - Kia becomes the official automotive partner of Chinese men's and women's national f ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America Announces New CFO
NEW YORK--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. (OTC BB:IEAM.OB), a specialty automotive aftermarket supplier, is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Dennis OâNeill has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. OâNeill has over thirty years of financial and operational experience, begi ... Continue reading
Teleflex Names Kevin Gordon Chief Financial Officer
LIMERICK, Pa.--Teleflex Incorporated has announced the appointment of Kevin K. Gordon as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gordon, 44, was previously senior vice president of corporate development for Teleflex, leading the companyâs strategy and acquisition programs. ... Continue reading
Mascoma Corporation Names Ethanol Executive Bruce A. Jamerson as Chief Executive Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Mascoma Corporation, a leader in cellulosic biomass-to-biofuels development and production, today announced the appointment of Bruce A. Jamerson as its Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. He was previously President of VeraSun Energy Corporation, a leading ethanol producer ba ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.16 per share payable April 20, 2007 to shareholders of record as of April 5, 2007. About Superior Industries Superior supplies al ... Continue reading
Pure Biofuels Confirms Callao Port Facility Annual Capacity at Fifty (plus) Million Gallons
LOS ANGELES--Pure Biofuels (OTCBB:PBOF) today confirmed its decision to increase its planned capacity at its primary Callao Port facility near the capital city of Lima, Peru. Consisting of three 17.5 million gallon per year modules, the facility will be capable of an annual production capacity of 52.5 million gallons o ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 18, 2007; Reuters reported that union leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are vowing to fight a sale of DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group to a private-equity buyer, throwing a potential hurdle in front of a deal, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The opposition comes as Cerberus Capi ... Continue reading
New Customer Orders Equipment for more than 100 stations FORT LEE, N.J., March 19 -- On Track Innovations (OTI) , a global leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions today announced that it received orders from an energy company in North America for OTI's EasyFuel pay-at-the-pump contactless paymen ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils "Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept" at The 2007 Geneva Motorshow
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 2007; Honda has unveiled a concept model which represents its interpretation of how a future hybrid model might appear. Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept, a design study model, demonstrates a unique fusion of advanced environmental technology, exciting styling and fun-to-drive characteristics ... Continue reading
Audi TDI Diesel Wins Again at Sebring
18 March 2007 SEBRING, Fla. - Despite new regulations, the Audi R10 TDI remains the sports car to beat. By achieving an impressive victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring (USA), AUDI AG made a perfect start into the 2007 motorsport season with its revolutionary diesel sports car and also a successful dress rehearsal for the ... Continue reading
Importing palm oil for bio-diesel production under consideration
BANGKOK, March 18, 2007; The TNA reported that the Thai government may allow imports of palm oil to produce bio-diesel due to a shortage of palm oil in Thailand, said Energy Minister Piyasvasti Amranand. Local production of palm oil for use in the manufacturing of the alternative fuel may be insufficient this year, he ... Continue reading
London/Stuttgart, Mar 16, 2007 In future the high-end automobile brand Maybach and the golfing legend Nick Faldo will have a joint involvement in golf. Today Klaus Nesser, CEO of Maybach, SLR and Exclusive Products, and Nick Faldo, Europeâs most successful golfer, concluded a long-term partnership agreement at Bro ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, March 18 -- Material Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MTTG) ("MATECH") announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MADOT) intends to invite MATECH to demonstrate its Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor System (EFS) on several bridges around the State. Last year MADOT sent MATECH informatio ... Continue reading
New York International Auto Show
For Immediate Release Contact: Martyn L. Schorr 941-957-0827 MLSchorr@Verizon.Net The LeMay, Americaâs Car Museum, presents: HERITAGE & HORSEPOWER An eclectic exhibit at the New York International Auto Show celebrates the spirit of motoring, 1912 to 2007. (New York City, NY) -- Thereâs something for everyone ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: ACDELCO NHRA GATORNATIONALS POST RACE NOTES
POST RACE NOTES: 38th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals March 15-18, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla. TOP FUEL * Tony Schumacher, from Chicago, defeated Larry Dixon in a close final round. Schumacher's U.S. Army dragster edged Dixon's Skytel dragster at the finish line. * It was Schumacher's first victory of the ... Continue reading
2007 Australian Grand Prix - Race
2007 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX ALBERT PARK, MELBOURNE 18 MARCH RACE The Honda Racing F1 Team's Rubens Barrichello ended today's Australian Grand Prix in 11th position after a determined fight throughout the 58-lap race. His team-mate Jenson Button struggled with the balance of his car, then a difficult day was compounded w ... Continue reading
Krohn-Risi Ferrari Finished in Top Ten in GT2
Krohn-Risi Ferrari Finishes Top Ten In Class at 12 Hours of Sebring Despite the fact that the No. 61 Krohn-Risi Ferrari team of Tracy Krohn, Nic Jönsson and Colin Braun had a setback less than four hours into the 55th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring race, they managed to pull out a Top Ten finish in their first-ever Amer ... Continue reading
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