Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New LS 600h L Luxury Hybrid Sedan
TORRANCE, Calif., April 6 -- Lexus today announced the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan. The LS 600h L will be the ultimate Lexus statement, providing the highest level of luxury, technology, performance, safety and efficiency. With an extensive list of sta ... Continue reading
AMA SUPERBIKE - Suzuki's Mladin to be Inducted into to Infineon Wall of Fame
SONOMA, Calif. (April 6, 2007) - Six-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin will be honored at the upcoming Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend at Infineon Raceway, May 18-20, by being inducted into the Infineon Raceway Wall of Fame. Mladin, who rides for Suzuki, becomes the third motorcycle rider to be inducted in ... Continue reading
April 6, 2007(Phoenix, AZ) - Firebird Raceway is proud to announce a new partnership with NAPA Auto Parts as presenting sponsor of the TIRE PROS MONSTER JAMMIN' NATIONALS. The event is scheduled April 28 & 29, 2007. This event is in the ninth year at Firebird Raceway and considered one of the largest truck shows in the ... Continue reading
NASCAR (BCS) - FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES - Pepsi 300
April 6, 2007 Nashville Superspeedway David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, is in a three-way tie for 11th place in the Busch Series driver point standings. A full-time competitor, and rookie, in both Nextel Cup and Busch Series competition this season, Ragan spoke about adapting to three different ... Continue reading
GRAND AM - Rolex Series Hits the Big Apple for New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 6, 2007) â The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve will have a strong presence at the New York International Auto Show this weekend, with a major television appearance kicking off the festivities. Canadian Mark Wilkins will drive the No. 61 Exchange Trade ... Continue reading
TACH MOTORSPORTS - INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM OUR READERS....
TACH Motorsports wants to hear from you! If you're read or seen a link, article or other information, or if you'd like us to cover something new, offer a comment or ask a question, please let us know via email at rcarlton@theautochannel.com. ... Continue reading
SCCA - MCCLUGHAN AND MAZDA 3 WINS STOCK C AGAIN
WAYNE, NJ (April 6, 2007) - Joe McClughan, in his Mazda 3 Sedan, recently claimed his seventh victory for 2007 out of the eight total races he's entered this year. The native Texan is currently the point leader in Showroom Stock C racing.</p> <p>McClughan and McClughan Racing Enterprises have been active in SCCA racing ... Continue reading
F1 - HONDA F1 2007 MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX
FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello concluded a frustrating first day of running in Malaysia today in 15th and 21st positions respectively. Last week's test at the Sepang circuit had seen a small but marked improvement over the team's performance in Australia three weeks ... Continue reading
Female Drivers Look to GPS as Permanent In-Car Buddy
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--The majority of women drivers in the US look to GPS to give them a sense of security and reassurance, especially while driving in new or unfamiliar neighborhoods, according to a survey. A recent poll1, sponsored by TeleNav, reveals that 60 percent of women said they would feel safer on the road with ... Continue reading
Hyundai Prepares a Diesel for U.S.
Washington DC April 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai may soon offer diesel engines to U.S. consumers as an alternative to gasoline-electric hybrids if it can clear cost and technical hurdles, the automaker said yesterday. Steve Wilhite, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America, said diesels m ... Continue reading
CHAMP CAR - Forsythe Ready for Vegas
Las Vegas, NevadaâWednesday, April 4, 2007âThe Forsythe Championship Racing crew along with returning driver Mario Dominguez will join Paul Tracy at his adopted home town of Las Vegas today as they prepare for the start of the 2007 Champ Car World Series Season. Itâs been a busy two weeks for the Forsyth ... Continue reading
CHAMP CAR - SERIES TAKES TO THE STREETS OF LAS VEGAS
NDIANAPOLIS (April 5, 2007) - With seventeen brand-new Champ Cars set to take the grid on one of six new venues to grace the 2007 schedule, the Champ Car World Series finds itself on the brink of a future that may be even brighter than the glitz and glamour that surrounds the season-opening Vegas Grand Prix. The series ... Continue reading
CHAMP CAR - CONQUEST RACING BEGINS FIFTH YEAR OF COMPETITION IN LAS VEGAS
Indianapolis, Indiana, April 5, 2007 - The Conquest Racing Team will be kicking-off their fifth season of Champ Car World Series competition when they take to the 2.44-mile street course at the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. To make this season debut a memorable one, the Champ Car team is ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Climb Toward Record
LOS ANGELES, CA Apr 6, 2007; Gas prices continued rising by almost a penny a day in most Southern California cities over the past week, coming within 15 cents of the all-time record prices set last May, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular ... Continue reading
DOT Announces New Auto Safety Requirement: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(for use with NHTSA announcement of Thursday, 4/5/07) Top Expert Available for Interviews WHO: William Kozyra, President and CEO, Continental Automotive Systems North America WHY: Continental is a leading supplier of ESC, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will now require on all new passe ... Continue reading
Affinity Group, Inc. Selects Allison & Partners as Public Relations Firm of Record
VENTURA, Calif.--Affinity Group, Inc. (AGI), a leading industry source for RV and outdoor enthusiasts, today announced it has selected Allison & Partners, a national independent communications firm, as its official public relations firm of record. AGI and its affiliated companies serve the safety, security, comfort and ... Continue reading
AIM & Doncaster - New York auto show
New Yorkers won't have to wait until summer to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. They can get an early fix at the New York International Automobile Show, where the AIM Autosport and Doncaster Racing cars will be on display Friday, Saturday and ... Continue reading
American Standard's Earnings Conference Call Set for April 19
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 4 -- American Standard Companies Inc. will hold its first-quarter 2007 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, April 19. Fred Poses, chairman and CEO, and Peter D'Aloia, senior vice president and CFO, will review the financial performance of the company's three businesses as wel ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 4 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system will be offered for the front seats in the 2008 mod ... Continue reading
Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At the Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) held on April 4, 2007, the Board’s proposal was approved to pay an ordinary dividend to the shareholders of SEK 25.00 per share and an extraordinary dividend in the form of a 6:1 split with automatic redemption, in which the sixth sh ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53329) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - April 2007 Issue to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: -Corporate strateg ... Continue reading
Autoliv Honored By GM as a 2006 Supplier of the Year
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Autoliv , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, was recognized by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year in Airbag Modules, Steering Wheels and Electronics Modules. The 15th annual award – the “Best of the Best” – was given during ceremonies in Orlando, Florida. “We are ... Continue reading
Automotive X Prize Team Available for Interviews at NYIAS
Preliminary Guidelines for Multi Million Dollar Prize Now Open for Public Comment NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive X Prize team will be available Wednesday, April 4 and Thursday, April 5 at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) to discuss their draft competition guidelines for a multi- ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 4 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2007 on Thursday, April 26, 2007 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, pre ... Continue reading
Award Winning Custom Car Builder Spade Kreation's 'Phantom Donk' Featured on BET Television
CINCINNATI, April 4 -- Spade Kreations, an award winning custom car builder based in Cincinnati, will have their latest project, "The Phantom Donk" featured on BET's hit show "The Spring Bling". The car has also been recently featured on the February cover of Rides Magazine, a leading publication in the custom car and ... Continue reading
Awecomm Hosts North American International Auto Show
TROY, Mich.--Awecomm Web Hosting—a Troy, Mich.-based provider of web hosting solutions, co-location solutions, and managed hosting services— announced today that they contracted with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to provide hosting for the Show’s website. “The North American International A ... Continue reading
CARA's Buckle Up Baby Kicks Off Champ Car Season
The PDF file included is absolutely safe -- it CANNOT include viruses. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Reports Record Site Performance
Site's Largest Marketing Investment, Product Enhancements Drive Record Visits and Contacts to Advertisers in March CHICAGO, April 4 -- Cars.com hit record traffic highs in March, with 9 million unique visitors. The site also drew an all-time high of 15 million visits in March, a 17 percent lift over the previous month. ... Continue reading
China Premium Lifestyle Reports 2006 Results
HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (“China Premium”) (OTCBB:CPMM) reported audited results for 2006 on April 2. Consolidated sales for the year were $71.5 million, an increase of 47% over the 2005 fiscal year. Net earnings before taxes and minority interest for the year were $1.8 million, 23% highe ... Continue reading
Chris Windom USAC Texas Pre-Race Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2007 Contact: Janie Vogel, (440) 915-7627, racingpr@oh.rr.com CHRIS WINDOM TEXAS PRE-RACE ADVANCE Windom Poised To Attack Texas In USAC National Midget Series Pavement Debut DATE Saturday, April 7, 2007 SANCTION USAC National Midget Car Series RACE "Allstate Lightning 100" Presented by To ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Medford and Local Partners Continue to Raise Money for Area High Schools
WHO: Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Medford teamed up with Kids Unlimited for the 2nd annual Kids Unlimited-Lithia Give-Away and began selling the $5 raffle tickets earlier this year, but time is running out quickly. If you haven't been able to purchase a ticket, don't wait any longer! And if you've already purchased one, incr ... Continue reading
COMP Cam NEW Thumpr T-Shirt Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from COMP CamsR on their NEW ThumprT T-Shirt. New COMP CamsR T-Shirts Feature Unique ThumprT Cams Logo Be the envy of your friends and neighbors with the new ThumprT T-Shirt COMP CamsR ThumprT Hydraulic Roller Camshafts are getting lots of attention these days for their uniq ... Continue reading
Cummins Named a Top Company for Diversity
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. has been named to the list of the Top 50 companies for diversity by DiversityInc. magazine, a publication that educates businesses about the benefits of promoting diversity in the work place. This marks the first time that Cummins has been named to DiversityInc.’s Top 50 list, now in its ... Continue reading
Cypress Software Speeds Automotive Financing Process through DealerTrack
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas--Cypress Software Systems LP has developed a software interface that connects DealerTrack’s automotive financing software and dealer network with Cypress’ Mark IV consumer loan automation software. DealerTrack allows auto dealers to seamlessly submit an applicant’s loan information to ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, has received top honors in the Auto Dealer Monthly 2007 Dealers’ Choice Awards. Autobytel’s Web Control® customer management system received the Diamond Award as the #1 rated Customer Relationship Management tool based on pr ... Continue reading
(For use with NHTSA announcement of Thursday, 4/5/07) The following is a statement of William Kozyra, President & CEO of Continental Automotive Systems North America, one of the top suppliers of electronic stability control: "Today is a banner day in auto safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS ... Continue reading
Every 2008 Infiniti Model to Feature XM Radio as Standard, Factory-Installed Feature
XM is the Exclusive Satellite Radio Provider to Infiniti Vehicles NEW YORK, April 4 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7.6 million subscribers, along with luxury auto maker Infiniti, today announced that XM Radio will become a standard factory-installed feature on all 2008 Infiniti ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Virginie--Dans le cadre de l'élargissement de la présence étendue de sa prestigieuse huile moteur synthétique Mobil 1 dans le domaine des sports automobiles hautes performances, ExxonMobil a annoncé aujourd'hui la mise en œuvre d'un contrat de coopération technique mondiale avec Honda Performance Develo ... Continue reading
Freescale’s Symphony™ Class D Amplifier Named EDN Innovation of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas--The Symphony™ Class D digital amplifier from Freescale Semiconductor was awarded Innovation of the Year in the Analog ICs category by EDN Magazine at a ceremony Monday night in San Jose, Calif. The annual awards event recognizes engineering excellence among unique, state-of-the-art electronics products ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 4 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported financial results for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2007. The results were in line with preliminary results announced on March 16, 2007 and with guidance the Company provided to investors in December 2006. For the fiscal year, the automo ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Heads To Vegas For Atlantic Season Opener (Z04)
Hinchcliffe Heads To Vegas For Atlantic Season Opener Toronto, Canada (April 04, 2007) - The streets of Las Vegas play host to the opening round of the 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda this weekend, 6th - 8th April, with Toronto's James Hinchcliffe returning for a sophomor ... Continue reading
Holley Somernites Power Cruise 2007
If you would like to see the HTML version of this email, click below http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?7umFfbRDet6xi3BapYILlgV/cDnmt8LkPSuFLeFTynUA Holley Performance Products is proud to announce that it is the official sponsor of the Somernites Power Cruise to be held July 28th. The Holley Somernites Power Cruise will be leavi ... Continue reading
Infiniti EX Concept Features Coupe-Inspired SUV Design, World Debut of Two Advanced Technologies
- Stylish Design Concept Previews New Infiniti Production Crossover SUV - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4 -- The Infiniti EX Concept, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, follows in the tradition of previous Infiniti design studies with its combination of seductive design, elegant interio ... Continue reading
IPS 2007 - AAA Group Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: AAA Group records over AED 25 million in sales on the opening day of International Property Show 2007. Appreciate it if you could publish the release. For further information, please feel free to contact us. Thanks & best regards, Maan Dalghan PR Account Executi ... Continue reading
IPS 2007 - Corcoran Group Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: Corcoran Group launches 'The Orphalese' - the world's largest residential ocean liner at International Property Show 2007. Appreciate it if you could publish the release. Also attached is an image with the following caption: Gabriel Bedoya, Vice President of the ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Ken Black to be honored at Night of Champions by LVMS
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2007 KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (JIM O) -- CREW CHIEF KB RACING LLC/SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK PONTIAC GTO GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced the release of its PalletTech palletizing software version 3.5 and will show a sample palletizing demonstration utilizing the software at ATX South in booth 2309. The new version of the company’s in ... Continue reading
Makena Technologies and Trilogy Studios Work with MTV Networks to Create Virtual Pimp My Ride
Fans Can Immerse Themselves in Southern California Car Culture - Complete With Virtual Galpin Auto Sports Garage - at Center of MTV's Hit Show SAN MATEO, Calif. and SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4 -- Makena Technologies, producers of the popular social virtual world "There.com," and the interactive game developer Trilogy ... Continue reading
MANHEIM'S GREATER NEW ORLEANS AUTO AUCTION ASSISTS IN "REBUILDING THE GULF COAST"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amanda King April 4, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM'S GREATER NEW ORLEANS AUTO AUCTION ASSISTS IN "REBUILDING THE GULF COAST" ATLANTA - Manheim's Greater New Orleans Auto Auction in Slidell, La., recently participated in GE Remarketing's Mega-Sale during the location's 1 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 4 -- Industrial globalization has brought about rapid progress in multinational affiliations among manufacturers, as seen in the automobile industry between Japan and the United States. The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present a seminar on Wednesday, April 25 examining the philosophies ... Continue reading
Mazda Hakaze Concept Vehicle to Make North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Mazda Hakaze compact crossover coupe concept will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 4. The third concept vehicle to illustrate Mazda's new design direction of flow, Hakaze (pronounced: "hah-kah-zay") takes inspiration from the increasingly ... Continue reading
Midnight Holdings Group Announces Expansion in Naperville, Illinois
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 4 -- Midnight Holdings Group, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary company All Night Auto Stores Inc. has sold its All Night Auto of Aurora, IL, and All Night Lube Express of Tinley Park, IL, operations to All Night Auto of Naperville, IL, a joint venture partnership between Midnight ... Continue reading
Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels Holds Press Conference With California Chinese Media
LOS ANGELES, April 4 -- Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels a distributor of high-quality luxury alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, announced today that it held a press conference with local Chinese media at its corporate office in Walnut, California on April 2nd. President Hazel Chu ... Continue reading
Mr. William Frederiksen Joins Enova as Chief Engineer
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 William A. (Bill) Frederiksen has joined the company as Chief Engineer. ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that a tentative agreement was reached with Bridgestone/Firestone Company (BFS) last night on a Master Agreement covering workers at six plants. “The tentative agreement and contract proposals follow the pattern established in the BF Goodrich an ... Continue reading
'Pimp My Ride' Drives Into Virtual Territory with Debut of MTV Networks' 'Virtual Pimp My Ride'
NEW YORK, April 4 -- "Pimp My Ride" fans can now sport some of the coolest virtual vehicles with the debut of Virtual Pimp My Ride (available for free download at http://www.virtualpimpmyride.mtv.com/). The first virtual world inspired by the Southern California car culture of Van Nuys, California, Virtual Pimp My Ride ... Continue reading
Rackable Systems Provides Update on First Quarter 2007 Outlook
MILPITAS, Calif.--Rackable Systems, Inc., today provided an update on its expected results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Total revenue for the first quarter of 2007 is expected to be in the range of its previous projections of $70 – 75 million. However, the company now expects GAAP and non-GAAP gross ma ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (PINK SHEETS: RCAU) announced today that it has completed software modifications necessary to allow their dealers to list directly on AutoTrader.com, the internet’s leading auto classifieds marketplace website with over $100 million in current revenues. Available immediate ... Continue reading
RCAU Announces: CompleteAuto's New AutoTrader Product
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (PINK SHEETS:RCAU), kicks off its new multi-venue product offering with AutoTrader.com by contracting Radley Acura, the second largest volume Acura dealer in the United States, to begin utilizing the CompleteAuto solution for their online marketing campaigns. Radley Acura ha ... Continue reading
RCAU Board of Directors Elects to Initiate Efforts to Seek Listing on American Stock Exchange.
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Automotive Group (PINK SHEETS:RCAU), Board of Directors announced today that after its consultation with the previously described financial investment firm, they have elected to begin making efforts to seek listing on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). RCAU is scheduled to meet Friday, April ... Continue reading
Registration Opens for Freescale Technology Forum Americas 2007
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor will host its third annual Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) Americas on June 25-28, 2007, at the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Conference Centers in Orlando, Fla. Registration is now open at www.freescale.com/ftf. Designed with the engineer in mind, FTF provides a unique opportunit ... Continue reading
Sector and Individual Company Analysis of the Motor Vehicle Finance Industry in the UK Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53372) has announced the addition of “Motor Vehicle Finance - Portfolio Analysis” to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Motor Vehicle Finance is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2007 edition a ... Continue reading
Speech of the Chairman of the Board of Management Berlin April 4, 2007 Check against delivery - 2 - Introduction Mr. Kopper, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board you have watched over and helped to shape our company for the last 17 years. During this time you have shared your vast experience with our company and its ma ... Continue reading
Study the Latest Five Year Forecasts for the Car Rental Market in the United States
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53298) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Car Rental in the United States to their offering. Our Car Rental in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the c ... Continue reading
The Power of Exchanges, Investing with Your IRA
Platinum Properties Investor Network The Complete Solution For Real Estate Investors The Power of Exchange Monday, April 9th - Torrance, CA 6:00pm to 9:00pm Apetizers Included! Real Estate Investing with Your IRA Tuesday, April 10th - Newport Beach, CA 6pm - 9pm Dinner included! With our unique Complete Solution For Re ... Continue reading
TOTAL RESOURCE AUCTIONS ADDS LAFON TO SALES TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda King April 4, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 TOTAL RESOURCE AUCTIONS ADDS LAFON TO SALES TEAM ATLANTA -- Manheim announces the addition of Francine LaFon as regional sales director. LaFon will report to Michael Lasini, Total Resource Auctions vice president of sales. Her ... Continue reading
Mobile 'Highway of Tomorrow' Exhibit Arrives at New York and San Diego Earth Day Festivals TORRANCE, Calif., April 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced today that it will launch two new environmental partnerships during Earth Month, partnering with both the National Wildlife Refuge Association and the Take Prid ... Continue reading
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Race Fans Will Help Pick Winner of EZ Lube Team Drift Challenge
LONG BEACH, Calif.--For what is believed to be the first time ever, fans attending the 33rd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 13-15, will be able to help determine the winner of a major, points-paying motorsports event. Thanks to Verizon Wireless, fans can “text2vote” - from any make of cell phone - the ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., April 4 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through its subsidiary TRW Automotive Inc., announced today that, in connection with the previously announced cash tender offers for its outstanding $825 million 9-3/8% Senior Notes due 2013, Euro 130 million 10- 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013, $195 million 11% Sen ... Continue reading
Understand and Examine the Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing Industry in the U.S.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53383) has announced the addition of “Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008)” to their offering. This industry report focuses upon the Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing i ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53413) has announced the addition of “Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008)” to their offering. This industry report focuses upon the Moto ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, April 4 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with POSCO, the Republic of Korea's leading steel producer, and SeAH Steel Corporation (SeAH), a manufacturer of tubular products in the Republic of Korea, to design, engineer a ... Continue reading
VIDEO from Medialink and Ford: Ford New York Auto Show Highlights
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Legendary car-builder Carroll Shelby celebrates the 40th anniversary of his "King of the Road" with the new 2008 Shelby GT500KR at the New York Auto Show. The new KR packs 40 more horses under the hood, making it the most powerful production Ford Mustang ever built. The 2008 Shelby GT500KR will be ... Continue reading
Video: Volvo Announces Pricing of the New C30
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Anticipation is growing as Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today announced pricing of the exciting new Volvo C30. With a starting price of just $22,700* for the well-equipped C30 Version 1.0 and $25,700* for the C30 Version 2.0, buyers will have plenty of opportunities to exercise their Fre ... Continue reading
Winners for IAG Automotive Advertising Awards Announced
NEW YORK, April 4 -- IAG Research, the TV ad effectiveness measurement company, announced the winners of the first IAG Automotive Advertising Awards. The awards are being presented today at the opening press breakfast of the New York International Auto Show. The awards are based on viewer response data collected by IAG ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Announces Acquisition of Remaining 80% Stake in Wanyou, Increases Guidance
JINZHOU CITY, China, April 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: WATG) ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a China-based manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, specifically starters and alternators, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of approximately 80 ... Continue reading
XM Radio Debuts as a Standard Feature on Lexus LX 570
Lexus LX 570 Customers to Receive 90-day XM Trial Subscription WASHINGTON, April 4 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio and XM NavTraffic capability will be standard factory-installed features on the all-new Lexus LX 570. The luxury utility vehicle featuring XM made it ... Continue reading
The 2009 Ford Flex Unveiled in NY
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Ford Motor Company redefines travel for the modern American Family with the 2009 Ford Flex, unveiled at the New York Auto Show this week. Flex is a full-size crossover with cutting-edge technology, segment-exclusive features and distinctive design. Flex gives customers the family-vehicle alternativ ... Continue reading
MADD Kicks Off Prom With Music by Bow Wow at Sam Houston High School
Students Pledge to Party Safe and Sober With New THINK.Prom Program HOUSTON, April 5 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide) kicked off prom season in Houston with a special celebrity performance by R&B music artist Bow Wow at Sam Houston High School (SHHS). MADD's T ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Mother of Ten America's Greatest Hometown Hero
Rose Mapendo Recognized in 5th Annual Volvo for life Awards, Honored for Outreach to Africa's Forgotten Refugees Award Presented by Hank Aaron, Sen. Bill Bradley and Dr. Sally Ride; Rose Mapendo Receives $50,000 and a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, April 6 -- In 1998, Rose Mapendo was sitting on the concrete floor of a C ... Continue reading
Solutions Summit on Alternative Energy to Host U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--On Monday, April 9, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will host U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and executives from major high tech companies to discuss the vital role Silicon Valley companies play in developing alternative energy and energy efficient solutions fo ... Continue reading
Continental Lauds U.S. Federal Requirement that Mandates Electronic Stability Control
Crucial driving safety enhancement in Passenger Cars and Light Trucks will help to save many lives AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Continental's Automotive Systems division, a leader in the development and manufacture of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), praised ... Continue reading
50 Zipcar Memberships up for Grabs
LONDON, April 5 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car club is offering 50 free memberships and 24 hours of driving to celebrate the allocation of 33 new on-street spaces in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBK&C). Zipcar, the first car club to get vehicles into these spaces, is giving you the chance to drive one ... Continue reading
AutoNation Introduces Fuel Efficient E-Vehicle Program
Nation's First Retail-Driven Program to Promote Energy Efficiency FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, has announced that on April 10, 2007, the company will launch its E-Vehicle program. The program is designed to promote greater consumer awareness of fuel-efficie ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 -- The Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star(R) dealers set a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) best month and best quarter sales record in March 2007. March sales rose 8 percent to 12,979 units (2006: 12,018) and first quarter sales increased 8 percent to 32,254 units (2006: 29,771). ... Continue reading
DENSO Honored by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 5 -- DENSO International America was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The 15th annual award -- themed the "Best of the Best" -- was given during ceremonies Saturday, March 31 at ... Continue reading
Eaton To Purchase Fuel Components Division Of Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc.
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it has reached a definitive agreement with Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc. to purchase its fuel components division. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter, is subject to customary regulat ... Continue reading
Federated Auto Parts Distributors Partners with Brewco Motorsports and McGilton
Federated Auto Parts Distributors Partners with Brewco Motorsports on NASCAR Busch Series, ARCA RE/MAX Sponsorships Will be Primary Sponsor for June NBS Race in Nashville Nashville, Tenn. (April 5, 2007) - Federated Auto Parts Distributors has announced a multi-faceted sponsorship agreement with Brewco Motorsports Inc. ... Continue reading
General Motors Names MANN+HUMMEL 'Supplier and Corporation of the Year'
Prestigious awards for MANN+HUMMEL: General Motors has named the development partner and original equipment supplier as the international automotive industry "Supplier of the Year 2006" and "Corporation of the Year 2006." The Company, which operates on a global basis, received the award for outstanding overall performa ... Continue reading
International Speedway Increases Annual Dividend
~Shareholders Unanimously Approve Slate of Directors~ ~Board of Directors Approves Additional Capital~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 5 -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced an increase in its annual dividend, the election of four members ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls CEO Receives National Diversity Leadership Award
Commitment to company-wide diversity initiatives underscores recognition of John Barth by Diversity Best Practices and Business Women's Network MILWAUKEE, April 5 -- John Barth, chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls, Inc., has been selected by the Diversity Best Practices (DBP) and Business Women's Network (BWN) as a reci ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Announces Fluge Adventures to Long Beach World Challenge Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Long Beach Will Go NayKid with Fluge Global Adventures Fluge Global Adventures Teams with NayKid Racing for Return to SPEED World Challenge PUYALLUP, Wash., April 5, 2007 – NayKid Racing announced today that Fluge Global Adventures ( www.FlugeAdventures.com (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=fsewm5bab.0.5 ... Continue reading
New Kawasaki Up for Grabs at Charity Fundraiser
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Cruiser Headlines Charity Fundraiser at AMA Weekend PROCEEDS FROM NORTHBAY MOTORSPORT & MARINE CHARITY FUNDRAISER BENEFIT YOUTH GROUPS IN SONOMA COUNTY SONOMA, Calif. (April 5, 2007) - Dreams will come true at Infineon Raceway as one lucky person will leave the Sonoma Valley on a brand-new K ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (PINK SHEETS:RCAU), announced today that it has captured the audience of yet another American automotive conglomerate by signing software contracts with over 32 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers across the nation. Contracts from the Ford, Lincoln & Mercury dealers are estima ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced today that Ms. Rachel M. Richards is promoted to Vice President of Retail Strategy and Process Management. In her new role, Ms. Richards will be responsible for Sonic's national advertising, marketing, customer relationship ... Continue reading
Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions Gives Early Preview of Its Testing Expo Product Launch
MANCHESTER, England--TERADYNE DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS has announced that it will be using this May’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe event as a platform for the worldwide premiere of its latest product, an integrated tester named the i-VIEW™ Ultra. Teradyne is a global market leader in vehicle diagnostic and informatio ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c53471) has announced the addition of “Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008)” to their offering This industry report focuses upon the Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing industry. This U.S ... Continue reading
Line Features Rugged, High-Strength Professional-Grade Rack Systems and Accessories BELLEVUE, Wash. and SEYMOUR, Conn., April 5 -- Thule, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of premium load carriers for cars, has partnered with the World's Strongest Man Super Series to launch its Professional line of contractor-grad ... Continue reading
World's Largest Car Sharing Service Continues Aggressive International Expansion with Company's Largest Launch to Date CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 5 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing company, today launched service in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is Zipcar's largest market launch to date, with 100 cars h ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and CYPRESS, Calif., April 5 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as a standard feature on the new 2008 model year Eclipse Spyder which will be available for sale starting this April. Mitsubishi will also extend factory ... Continue reading
ModernMom.com Adds Auto Reviews to Its Growing Lineup of Resources for Today's Busy Mothers
LOS ANGELES, April 5 -- ModernMom.com, the leading online resource for today's busy moms, has added an exciting new feature to the site's existing lineup of informative and inspirational content. This first-of-its kind column, 'Mobile Mom', will run twice monthly and will present auto reviews from a mom's perspective, ... Continue reading
Audi to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment on Key Models
Audi offering SIRIUS as standard equipment on S4, RS 4, A6, A8, R8 and select Audi Q7 models NEW YORK and CYPRESS, Calif., April 5 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Audi will offer SIRIUS as standard equipment in all S4, RS 4, A6, A8, and R8 models, and Audi Q7 3.6 Premium, 4.2, and 4.2 Premium models for ... Continue reading
NHRA - Scelzi to replace Force as keynote speaker for Night of Champions
Media note: Gary Scelzi drives the Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series for Don Schumacher Racing and is the 2005 Funny Car champion under DSR. He is also a three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion. DSR Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net * ... Continue reading
Subaru Debuts All-New 2008 Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX
- 2008 Imprezas Boast All-New Styling and Two New Body Styles - New and More Refined Interior Delivers Improved Comfort, Space and Utility - Available Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) NEW YORK, April 5 -- Subaru today unveiled the all-new Subaru Impreza 2.5i and its performance icon cousin, the Impreza WRX at the New Yor ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems today announced that The KillaCycle, the worldâs quickest electric motorcycle and the official world record holder in the ¼ mile drag, broke the world record again using its lithium-ion batteries. The official record for any electric vehicle worldwide in the ¼ mile is set now at ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Technologies Announces Marine Applications for Its TurboFlow(TM) System
VENTURA, Calif., April 5 -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) announced today its new application for its TurboFlow(TM) air induction system -- high-speed inflation/deflation of RIB watercraft. Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are becoming increasingly popular for both recreational boating, commercial an ... Continue reading
Alcantara(R) Inside Hottest Rides at NYIAS
Luxurious, Functional Material Not Just Used For Seats NEW YORK, April 5 -- Autos on display at the 2007 New York International Auto Show come in all shapes, sizes, and paint jobs, but it's the vehicle with a stunning interior design that sets itself apart from the rest of the pack. This year, many of the world's leadi ... Continue reading
Ctrip Announces the Launch of Limousine Services
SHANGHAI, China, April 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ctrip.com International, Ltd. , a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged-tours in China, announced that it has launched its limousine services in 11 cities in China. The limousine services offered by Ctrip are desig ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Debuts All-New 2008 SX4 Sedan at 2007 New York International Auto Show
North American Introduction of Sporty Sedan, Innovative Concepts Steers New Yorkers to Suzuki Display NEW YORK, April 5 -- New York's famed Jacob K. Javits Convention Center hosts a special North American premiere today as American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is unveiling its all-new 2008 SX4 sedan. Blending drivin ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (PINK SHEETS: RCAU), announced today that General Motors (GM) dealerships now occupy the largest percentage of the CompleteAuto dealer client-base. Over 50 GM authorized dealers have already contracted to adopt the CompleteAuto listing software. Among them, Hare Auto Group, ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz., April 5 -- Rockford Corporation today announced its collaboration with Nissan, XM Satellite and other key partners to demonstrate the potential of the new 2008 long wheelbase Titan at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The truck, packed with audio along with aftermarket wheel and suspensi ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Helps Raise Record Amount for Student and Teacher Scholarships
IRVING, Texas, April 5 -- The Irving Schools Foundation held its most successful fundraising event ever due in large part to the $10,000 donation by Nissan North America. The contribution made Nissan this year's Constellation (Title) Sponsor for the Foundation's 20th Anniversary of the Breakfast With The Stars. The Bre ... Continue reading
Is Your Car Ready for Spring Break?
BETHESDA, Md., April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for Spring Break, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 minutes, they can ... Continue reading
SCCA - Sheets Named Pro Racing Director of Business Affairs and Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sheets Named SCCA Pro Racing Director of Business Affairs and Operations TOPEKA, Kan. (April 5, 2007) - SCCA Pro Racing announced today that it has hired Tish Sheets as Director of Business Affairs and Operations. With the continued growth of SCCA Pro Racing arose the need for an expanded operatio ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
