RACING TELEVISION SCHEDULES (ALL NETWORKS) - MAY 3
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Walll Street Journal Opinion: CAFE Break
Washington DC May 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the Wall Street Journal today, editorial board member Holman Jenkins suggests that CAFE standards are not the solution to America's fuel addiction. The mandatory fuel economy program, born in 1975, has achieved none of its purported goals, he writes. Impo ... Continue reading
U.S. DOE Invests $200M in Ethanol From Feedstocks
Washington DC May 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman yesterday announced plans to invest up to $200 million over the next five years to help companies develop small biorefineries that can produce alternative fuel from feedstocks such as prairie grasses, corn stalks, and wood chip ... Continue reading
April 2007 U.S. Car Sales Sluggish
Washington DC May 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. consumers, experiencing a sluggish housing market and rising fuel prices, purchased just 1.3 million new vehicles last month, according to results released Tuesday. The Detroit Free Press says that is a decline of 7.6%, or 110,000, compared with sales a ... Continue reading
Automakers and Politicians Seek Green U.S. Tax Breaks
Washington DC May 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that state and federal lawmakers are looking to use tax incentives to prod Americans and automakers into buying and building more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Detroit News reports that DaimlerChrysler Vice President Mark Chernoby called on Congress yesterday to b ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Lexus LS460L Engine: 4.6-liter DOHC V8 Horsepower/Torque: 380 hp @ 6400 rpm/367 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 121.7 in. +4.8 Length x Width x Height: 202.8 (+4.8) x 73.8 x 58.1 in. Tires: P235/50R18 Cargo volume: 18.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Review By Carey Russ
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Ever since its debut in 1981, the Nissan Maxima has been different. Now well into its sixth generation, the Maxima has always been positioned a little upscale from the most popular Japanese and American mid-size sedans, and ha ... Continue reading
National Female Ride Day - This Friday
** *For Immediate Release* * * *National Female Ride Day Kick Off* *at Princes' Gates May 4^th * *Thursday, May 3, 2007 (Toronto) --* Organizer of the first NATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY, Vicki Gray launches the first of its kind campaign with a Toronto kick off at the famous Princes' Gates entrance, Canadian National Exhib ... Continue reading
PEORIA, Ill., May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company Fund and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), responding to 15 teen traffic fatalities in just over a year in the central Illinois community of Tazewell County, are continuing to bring the national Driving Skills for Life program to the area ... Continue reading
Metaldyne To Close Farmington Hills, Michigan Facility
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 2 -- Metaldyne Corporation, an Asahi Tec company, announced today it will close its Farmington Hills, Mich., plant by April 2008 to adjust for the excess capacity in its plants caused by production cuts from its North American customers. "This was a difficult but necessary decision," said Tom Chamb ... Continue reading
Bosch Receives 2007 DaimlerChrysler Diversity Supplier Development Corporation of the Year Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 2 -- Robert Bosch LLC announced today it was named Diversity Supplier Development Corporation of the Year by DaimlerChrysler. The award will be presented during the DaimlerChrysler Training and Recognition Event, part of the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference held on May 2, 2007 at Co ... Continue reading
Chuck Mallett's LS7 powered widebody 'Pitbull' Solstice Package
Mallett Cars, Ltd. 4-30-2007 Mallett Cars Offering Pitbull Body Kit Conversion For The Pontiac Solstice Finally, an exclusive body upgrade to match the incredible Mallett LS2/LS7 conversions. Widened a full 4 inches in the front and 5 inches in the rear, the Pitbull package is a 6 piece body conversion that allows the ... Continue reading
ZF Develops 8-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany--ZF has designed a new 8-speed automatic transmission generation for passenger cars. The new 8-speed transmission allows for additional fuel savings of approximately six percent compared with the optimized second generation of 6-speed automatic transmission, with increased torque capacity, whil ... Continue reading
Navistar Files Counter-Complaint against Ford That Asks for Damages
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) announced today that it has filed a counter-complaint against Ford Motor Company for breach of contract and is seeking damages. Navistar filed its counter-complaint following a hearing before Judge John J. McDonald of the Circuit Court of Oakland C ... Continue reading
The All-new Stark County Auto Show Offers Cars at the Cradle of Professional Football
Discount coupons to the Pro Football Hall of Fame available CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The All-new Stark County Auto Show, held May 19 - 20, 2007 on the grounds of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, offers a look at hundreds of new cars and discounted entrance into the hall of football stars. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
Capital Dream Cars Adds Lamborghini Gallardo to Exotic Car Rental Fleet
MCLEAN, Va., May 2 -- Yellow Lamborghini Gallardo. Three words that conjure a universe of images and emotional reactions -- razor-sharp headlights, deep side air intakes, long edgy lines of bodywork, a hundred cell phone cameras flipped open as one drives by. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070502/DCW103LO ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Toyota continues its sponsorship of triathlon events, USA Swimming and the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 2007 and launches an all-new "Engines of Change" program, offering online and onsite support for endurance athletes and fans. "Toyota's overall endurance sport sponsorships symbolize h ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Appoints Bryan Robb and Robert Klein to Automotive Digital Sales Team
NEW YORK--PRIMEDIA , the country's leading targeted media company, today announced that Bryan Robb (40) and Robert Klein (35) will serve as west coast digital sales manager and east coast digital sales director respectively for PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital, the companyâs portfolio of leading automotive Web sites. M ... Continue reading
Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through April 2007
CHICAGO, May 1, 2007; Reuters listed the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through April of 2007 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 2.3 percent or 42,629 units to 1,884,020. Through April 2007 U.S. Sales Rank Vehicle 2007 Sales â06 Sales â06 Rank % Change 1. Ford F-Series ... Continue reading
INDY 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - UNSER JR., FOYT TO TEAM UP FOR FIRST TIME THIS MONTH AT INDY
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 2, 2007 â Al Unser Jr. will tote six Indianapolis 500 driving victories and a lot more history when the No. 50 ABC Supply Co. entry makes its qualifications attempt for the 91st Indianapolis 500. Unser, a two-time winner of âThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing,â is joining force ... Continue reading
NASCAR announced today that Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Chevrolet and Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Ford, have been fined $25,000 each and placed on probation until Oct. 3, 2007 for being involved in an altercation with each otherâs cars during this past Sundayâs NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race a ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (RICHMOND) - Craftsman Truck Series News and Notes-Lowe's Motor Speedway
Darnell A First-Time Winner In Kansas<P> Kansas Wasnât Lucky For Skinner This Time<P> Roush-Fenway Adds Ninth Driver Victory Rolls<p> Fike Boosts Raybestos Lead With Top-10 Finish<P> <P> Erik Darnell Proves âCanât Missâ Pronouncements Accurate Three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack S ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - NEWS AND NOTES (May 1)
1. Giebler, Lazier join Indy 500 field<p> 2. 2006 Indy 500 coverage earns Sports Emmy<p> <p> 1. Giebler, Lazier join Indy 500 field: Phil Giebler will make his IndyCar Series debut in the biggest race of the year. The Indy Pro Series graduate will team with veteran Jaques Lazier to compete for Playa Del Racing in the 9 ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NEWS WEEK OF APRIL 30
5th-Place Hamlin Has 1st-Place Plans Denny Hamlin is fifth in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup standings this week. He feels like a surge toward the top â and a challenge to first-place Jeff Gordon â is inevitable. âWe can get it done; weâre just not getting it done at the right time,â said Hamlin. â ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - VALUSOFT TO SPONSOR BEST APPEARING CAR...
NHRA has announced that video game publisher ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc., will sponsor the ValuSoft Best Appearing Car award in the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series. âWe are pleased to have ValuSoft sponsoring the ValuSoft Best Appearing Car award program for the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racin ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NASCAR IMAGES RECEIVES EMMY AWARD FOR BEYOND THE WHEEL
NASCAR Images, the internal production and creative services company of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), has received a Sports Emmy Award for the television program Beyond the Wheel. ... Continue reading
GANASSI/SABATES (RICHMOND) - SORENSON/MONTOYA FACTS
Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Wrigleyâs Juicy Fruit Dodge Team Facts: · Come Play at CGRFS on Kidâs Day this May: If you plan to be in the Charlotte, N.C., area the week leading up to the 600 at Loweâs Motor Speedway, be sure your kids donât miss out on their day at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NASCAR Busch Series Crew Chief Fined For Violations At Talladega
NASCAR announced today that Paul Wolfe, crew chief of the No. 22 Dodge driven by Mike Bliss in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined due to rule violations this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Wolfe was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4-Q (car, car par ... Continue reading
April 2007 U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Scorecard
CHICAGO, May 1, 2007; Reuters published the following chart which arepresents U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results nd market share for the month of April. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Reports Records for First Quarter Revenue, Gross Margin and Earnings Per Share
WESTWOOD, Mass., May 2 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased 7% to $54.1 million from $50.7 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Net income for the first quarter more than doubled to $6.1 million, or $0.32 per fully diluted share, up from $2.9 m ... Continue reading
New Study Reveals Time Spent in Car May Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Special Window Films for Home and Car Let in Light, Block UV Rays ST. LOUIS, May 1 -- As Americans go outside to enjoy warmer weather, they're slathering on the sunscreen, well aware of the danger of exposing unprotected skin to cancer-causing UV rays. Unfortunately, they're also spending hours each day inside their su ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Files Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement
Expects to Complete Sale Transaction in Summer 2007 NOVI, Mich., May 1 -- Tower Automotive (OTCBB: TWRAQ) announced today that it has filed its Chapter 11 Plan (the "Plan") and accompanying Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The filing also includes the previously ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--AAA and Ford are giving high school students the keys to start their careers in the automotive repair industry as they team up to test studentsâ automotive knowledge and technical skills. On May 8, 20 juniors and seniors from 10 high schools across Iowa will meet in Ankeny to challenge each othe ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record First Quarter 2007 Operating Results
CHICAGO, May 1 -- NAVTEQ Corporation, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record revenue and operating income for the first quarter ended April 1, 2007. Revenue in the quarter rose 31% over the first quarter of 2006 to $160.0 million. Operating i ... Continue reading
AOTA Joins Launch of CarFit Program to Increase Safety for Senior Drivers
12-Point Evaluation by Occupational Therapists Stresses In-Car Factors Such as Positions for Seat, Steering Wheel, Brakes and Mirrors BETHESDA, Md., May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has joined with America's leading senior citizen health and safety organizations to c ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 141st Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 1 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 29, 2007, to stockholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2007. This will mark the 141st consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Webby Awards Announce Winners for Best Automotive Site
For Immediate Release Gita Chandra, gita@mkpr.com Jenny Chang, jenny@mkpr.com Michael Kaminer Public Relations, 212.627.8098 THE 11th ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS® ANNOUNCE WINNERS FOR BEST AUTOMOTIVE SITE OF THE YEAR Winners Will Be Honored at New York City Ceremony on June 5 http://www.webbyawards.com New York, NY (May 1, ... Continue reading
Transtar Industries Acquires Axiom Automotive Technologies
Combined companies will offer customers broader market presence, the most comprehensive product line and best-in-class distribution in auto transmission aftermarket parts CLEVELAND, May 1 -- Transtar Industries, Inc., a leading national distributor of aftermarket auto transmission repair parts, today announced that it ... Continue reading
Examine the Shares Held by Companies Active in the US Cars Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c55574) has announced the addition of Snapshots US Cars 2007 to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots US Cars 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, 4 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshot ... Continue reading
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., May 1 -- Americans expect to receive basic rights, equality and freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights and protected by the U.S. legal system. In her new book, "Surviving General Motors with Multiple Sclerosis: Questions of Conscience, Morality and Leadership" (now available through AuthorHouse) ... Continue reading
Your Family's Safety Is Riding on Your Vehicle
PHILADELPHIA--With a busy summer travel season ahead, The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers families information on how to prepare for safe summer travel and, in turn, save gas and prevent potential breakdowns. While an estimated 30 mil ... Continue reading
Red McCombs Automotive Acquires Gillespie Ford
SAN ANTONIO--Red McCombs Automotive proudly announces the acquisition of Gillespie Ford. This grand and historic business is a part of the very heart of business in San Antonio. Elizabeth Gillespie has provided outstanding leadership for this great organization for more than 25 years and has represented several generat ... Continue reading
Pittsburgh Puts the Brakes on the High Cost of Car Ownership as Flexcar Drives into Downtown
With the Mayor behind the wheel, a Flexcar fleet of eco-friendly cars rolls into PPG Plaza Today PITTSBURGH, May 1 -- A new convenient and cost-efficient transportation option for individuals and businesses rolls into Pittsburgh today with the launch of Flexcar, an innovative car-sharing service that has already revolu ... Continue reading
Web site, project to celebrate the build and engage enthusiasts KENOSHA, Wis., May 1 -- What's next after the cable TV motorcycle and street rod reality shows? How do you bring together everyone who loves cool cars in an innovative, communal project? These were the questions at Snap-on Tools Company as they confronted ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Files Fiscal 2005 10-K - Provides Guidance for Fiscal 2006
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the âCompanyâ), announced today that the Company filed its annual report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended January 29, 2006 (â2005 Form 10-Kâ) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (âSECâ). The 2005 Form 10-K ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April Sales for Canada
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced April sales of 233, a slight decrease over last April's strong figure of 273. March sales in Canada showed a strong demand for Porsche's recently introduced ... Continue reading
APPMA Urges Pet Owners to Buckle-Up Pets
GREENWICH, Conn.--As millions of Americans get set to hit the road for summer vacations, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) urges pet owners to be responsible and buckle-up their pets. According to the 2007-2008 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, 80% of pet owners say they travel with their pets ... Continue reading
The Main Street America Group Introduces Personal Auto MVP
Provides Independent Insurance Agents with Competitive Prices and Broader Markets for Their Personal Auto Business JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 1 -- The Main Street America Group announced today the launch of its Personal Auto MVP (multivariate program), a rating program designed to provide greater pricing flexibility for t ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Digital Map Data to Power the Next Generation of MEDION Navigation Solutions Worldwide
Many features of MEDION's new GoPal 3.0 navigation software are only enabled by NAVTEQ geodata SULZBACH, Germany, May 1 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location- based solutions, will provide digital map data for all future navigation products from MEDION through to the ... Continue reading
New MidBox Adds Storage Capacity & Versatility to the Ford F-150
DEARBORN, Mich., May 1 -- Owners of Ford F-150 pickups work as hard as their trucks do. That's why SVE Commercial Products is introducing the MidBox Professional Mobile Storage System for F-150 Regular and Supercab models. The new MidBox is Ford Motor Company's approved option for flexible, secure storage that maintain ... Continue reading
SmarTire Secures Additional Financing
RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 1 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement dated April 27, 2007, providing for the sale of up to $1.5 million in convertible debentures to a subsidiary of Cornell Capital Partners, LP. On April 27, 2007, SmarTire sold one conve ... Continue reading
Program will provide cash awards to top three collegiate teams AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- FEV Engine Technology, Inc. (FEV) announced today that it is sponsoring a new FEV Powertrain Development Award to be presented to the top three collegiate teams in this performance category at the Formula SAE student competitio ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Posts Record First Quarter Sales and Profits
Earnings Increase 60.8 Percent; Order Backlog Up 37.6 Percent CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 1 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. reported record quarterly results, including a 37.8 percent year-over-year increase in net sales and a 60.8 percent year-over-year increase in net earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Spartan, a ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Shower Lucky Baby Born at 2:03:04 a.m. on 05/06/07 with all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring
-- As parents countdown to the arrival of their new baby, they can also count the days to bringing home a new Chrysler Sebring -- Chrysler gives new parents nationwide a chance to celebrate two "once in a lifetime" moments AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- The Chrysler brand is announcing the birth of the "Chrysler Sebring ... Continue reading
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