"Chrysler Sebring Hats Off to the Derby" Grand prize Contest Winner Announced at Churchill Downs -- Nina Rosenberg of Prospect, Ky. wins an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, topping hundreds of other entries -- All three finalists enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime weekend at the Kentucky Derby, the premiere horse rac ... Continue reading
-- Donation proposed by Steve Rojas, California Dodge dealer -- DaimlerChrysler and its 3,700 dealers have contributed nearly $5 million to the Iacocca Foundation to help with clinical diabetes treatment trials AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 4 -- The DaimlerChrysler Minority Dealers Association (DCMDA) today announced the do ... Continue reading
Business, National Security Leaders Back Inouye-Stevens Fuel Economy Bill
Chairman's Mark Includes Historic Fuel Economy Improvements WASHINGTON, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Energy Security Leadership Council (ESLC), a project of Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE), today expressed strong support for the Senate Commerce Committee mark, which was released this afternoon, amending ... Continue reading
DODGE MOTORSPORTS (AUBURN HILLS) - Dodge Continues to Support FIA GT and FIA GT3 European Racing
<p>Dodge brand continues as the Official Car Supplier to the FIA GT and FIA GT3 European Championships for 2007. These international Championships showcase race-prepared versions of the world's most powerful and desirable supercars, providing spectacular racing and entertainment.</p> <p>"Building on the success we had ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces First Quarter Financial Results
INDIANAPOLIS--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $3,203,000, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared with net income of $4,331,000, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The decline in net income resulted primarily from a change in an acc ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate Auto Fuel Plan Proposes 35 MPG by 2020
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2007; Reuters reported that auto makers will be required to ensure that their range of cars, SUVs, vans and pickups on U.S. roads achieve an average fuel consumption rating of 35 miles per gallon by 2020 under a compromise Senate proposal. The measure unveiled on today, combinining aspects of several ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand to Announce New Marketing Strategy
What: Chrysler Group executives will make an important announcement on a new strategy for Chrysler brand marketing communication. Who: -- George E. Murphy, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group -- David R. Rooney, Director, Chrysler Marketing and Global Communications, Chrysler Group -- Susan Th ... Continue reading
FORD RACING (DEARBORN) - FRANK KIMMEL FEATURE
MOVE TO FORD WAS KEY TO CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR FRANK KIMMEL * Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 46 Ford Fusion in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, is an eight-time champion in the sport. Kimmel credits Ford vehicles as the last piece of the puzzle he needed to get to a championship level. DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 â Frank Kimmel is ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz To offer SLR McLAREN Roadster - 207-mph Super Sports GT Goes Topless
Stuttgart, Germany May 4, 2007; Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will offer the SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster. Showcasing the latest in Formula 1 technology, the SLR McLaren is constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber, providing a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional ... Continue reading
The Formula One European season begins next weekend in Barcelona with Round Four of the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship - the Spanish Grand Prix. After a four-week break following the flyaway races, the Formula One teams return to Europe and look forward to the challenge of the more traditional circuits on the ... Continue reading
Nissan's Carlos Ghosn to Receive SAE Foundation's 2007 Manufacturing Leadership Award
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 4 -- The SAE Foundation will present its 2007 Manufacturing Leadership Award to Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., at the annual SAE Foundation Banquet on Thursday, May 24, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The Manufacturing Leadership Award recog ... Continue reading
ACEA Board of Directors Recommends Accepting Toyota Motor Europe Membership Application
BRUSSELS, May 4 -- The Board of Directors of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, has recommended accepting the application of Toyota Motor Europe (TME) to become a full member of ACEA. The formal decision will be taken June 8 at the ACEA general assembly. TME membership will start in January 2008. ... Continue reading
Automakers Impact Fuel Economy Bill
Washington DC May 4, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI), head of the Senate committee overseeing fuel economy regulations, said he would unveil a compromise proposal today after Michigan's two senators launched a spirited offensive against legislation calling for higher fuel efficiency s ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - HATACHI TO SPONSOR VISION RACING
Vision Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd (Hitachi Power Tools) as the primary sponsor of the No. 20 Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone, driven by Ed Carpenter, for the 91<sup id="bwanpa14">st</sup> Running of the Indianapolis 500. The partnership also includes an associate sponso ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Powered Automobiles Gain Favor
Washington DC May 4, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that seventy years after the Hindenburg disaster, which badly bruised hydrogen's reputation, a growing number of advocates are promoting the gas as a promising alternative to petroleum. According to the New York Times, in the last decade, every large carmaker has ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - OPENING DAY FEATURES FOYT, FOOD, LEGENDS ON AND OFF TRACK
The name says it all: A.J. Foyt Opening Day presented by The Indianapolis Star, on Sunday, May 6 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will honor Foyt â the first four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and an American sports icon â for his 50th consecutive year of competition at IMS. The honors and accolades on O ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES (May 3)
1. History on Wheldonâs side for 500<p> 2. Fisher experiences ups and downs at Texas<p> 3. IndyCar.com offers live streaming from Indy 500<p> <p> 1. History on Wheldonâs side for 500: Dan Wheldon is currently the hottest driver in the IndyCar® Series, and if past records are any indication, the Indianapoli ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces New Head of Dodge Marketing and Two Additional Appointments
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 4 -- Chrysler Group today announced that Michael J. Accavitti is appointed Director - Dodge Brand & SRT Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. In this capacity, Accavitti is responsible for developing Dodge and SRT brand strategies and implementing action plans to increase product ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 4, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the biggest cost of car ownership isn't gas, repairs or even adding that amazing sound system. Nope, it's depreciation, or the car's decrease in value over time. Forbes has compiled a list of the worst automotive offender when it comes to value deprecation. ... Continue reading
Tell the Truth or Your Insurance Could be Cancelled
CARDIFF, May 4 -- It is estimated that 10 per cent of motorists lie to their insurance company(x) when they insure their car in order to get themselves a cheaper quote. Now insurance specialist Admiral is warning all drivers to tell the truth or risk losing your cover. Although the magnitude of lies people tell their i ... Continue reading
The Pete Store, Inc. Acquires Peterbilt Dealer Group in Southeastern United States
BALTIMORE--The Pete Store, Inc., a Maryland based heavy truck dealer has acquired Peterbilt of Knoxville, Inc., a dealer group with three locations in the southeast. The Knoxville group is the eighth largest dealer group in the nation by sales and has locations in Knoxville, TN, Greenville, SC, and Ringgold, GA (Greate ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Motor Homes of Indiana Presents Lazydays RV Supercenter With 100,000th Diesel Motor Home
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 3 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the presentation of the 100,000th diesel motor home from its Decatur, Ind. motor home manufacturing facility to Lazydays RV SuperCenter ("Lazydays") in Tampa, Fla. The milestone coach, a 2008 American Eagle 45H, was p ... Continue reading
New Study Finds Oil Security Measures Will Bring Large Benefits to Consumers and Economy
Analysis Shows Fuel Economy Increases and Other Oil Security Measures Would Boost Household Income and Create 1.2 Million New Jobs WASHINGTON, May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As key legislators consider reforming significant components of U.S. energy policy this month, a report released today by researchers at the Uni ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Highlights Fuel Economy in New Dealer Advertising Campaign
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- Just in time for the summer travel season, Chrysler Group is launching a new dealer advertising campaign highlighting the fuel efficiency of its new cars and small SUVs. Called "Maximize Your Miles," the ads from the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands feature vehicles that achieve around 3 ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Kicks Off Spring with Hot Rides Giveaway
PHOENIX--CSK Auto, Inc., which operates more than 1,300 Checker, Schuckâs, Kragen and Murrayâs Discount auto parts stores in 22 states, is giving away âHot Ridesâ this spring in the form of a sleek new Ford Mustang convertible, the best selling Ford F-150 pickup truck, and even a new Ford Edge, the ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2008 Board Nominees
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International's Annual Nominating Committee announces the 2008 Slate of Board Nominees. The list of Officer Nominees includes: -- President -- Thomas (Tom) W. Ryan III, Ph.D., -- Institute Engineer, Southwest Research Institute -- Treasurer -- Terence (Terry) J. Rho ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Between running errands and shuffling kids to and from practice and school, moms have very little time to clean out the crumbs, papers, water bottles, fast food wrappers and other stuff that accumulate in the family car. This Mother's Day, May 13, surprise mom with the si ... Continue reading
Summer's Car Buying Season Fast Approaches - Consumers Look for New Car and Truck Deals
NADAguides.com Says Certain Incentives and Rebates Programs More Popular than Others COSTA MESA, Calif., May 3 -- Summer's busy car buying season is rapidly approaching and consumers are looking for deals. According to NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- v ... Continue reading
Government Initiatives in Comprehensive Report on Natural Gas Vehicles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c55858) has announced the addition of Natural Gas Vehicles to their offering. Dedicated natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are designed to run only on natural gas; bi-fuel NGVs have two separate fueling systems that enable the vehicle to use eith ... Continue reading
Navistar's Truck Group Names Ramin Younessito Lead Truck Strategy
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today announced the appointment of Ramin Younessi as vice president of truck group strategy and business operations. Younessi joins Navistar from Freightliner, a division of DaimlerChrysler, where he was most recently general manager and chief engineer of product va ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Sales for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 3 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary sales for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 29, 2007. Sales for the 2007 fiscal fourth quarter were approximately $505 million, down 16 percent from $603 million last year. Non-FEMA sales to independent dealers, which exclu ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Higher Second Quarter EPS
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today reported that, for its second quarter of fiscal 2007, earnings per share (âEPSâ) were $0.68, on sales of $1.7 billion and net income of $50.9 million. These results compare with EPS of $0.67 on sa ... Continue reading
GM Reports Positive Preliminary First Quarter Financial Results
* Reported net income $62 million * Record first quarter global sales of 2.26 million units * Improved automotive operations, reported net income of $272 million * Adjusted automotive operating cash flow of $300 million DETROIT, May 3 -- General Motors Corp. today announced its financial results for the first quarter o ... Continue reading
USAC (INDIANA) - CHRIS WINDOM WEEKEND UPDATE
Chris Windom and his Windom Motorsports sprint car team are taking the weekend off from racing with USAC to head to two of Indiana's most challenging racing facilities, Gas City/I-69 Speedway and Kokomo Speedway, for their weekly programs. While USAC runs Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday, 16-year-old Windom i ... Continue reading
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