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SAE 2007 World Congress Attendee Wins Toyota Camry Hybrid
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michael Streichsbier of Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls, San Leandro, Calif., won a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid at the SAE 2007 World Congress in Detroit. The car was awarded through a random drawing funded by Dassault Systemes. The following runners-up received a $1,00 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - NY Taxi Fleet- What If It Was Green
Replacing current fleet with more fuel-efficient cars could save more than $66 million in fuel costs; 22,285,714 gallons of gasoline; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88,400 tons annually YONKERS, NY May 7, 2007; Consumer Reports evaluated the potential benefits of replacing NYCâs nearly 13,000 yellow Ford C ... Continue reading
OKEMOS, MI May 7, 2007; RVs aren't just for camping. These versatile vehicles are the complement to any sport or hobby. From bike touring to exotic places, and tailgating with old friends, to hitting the slopes come winter, RVs have uses for every interest or hobby! Bring your bicycle along on your next vacation. Bike ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Change
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced that Michael N. Coppola, Chairman, President and CEO has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue other business opportunities. The Company is commencing a nationa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Debuts Campaign with New 'Engineered Beautifully' Theme Line
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- Stunning design and innovative technology take center stage in the new Chrysler brand TV and print ads which break on May 8, featuring the new theme line "Engineered Beautifully." "More than 80 percent of the Chrysler brand product portfolio is all-new or refreshed in the last 12 months wi ... Continue reading
TPI Unveils Army's First All-Composite Armor Ready Truck Cab
WARREN, R.I.--TPI Composites, Inc. (TPI), a leading manufacturer of large-scale composite structures, joined Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island and representatives from Oshkosh Truck Corporation today to unveil its new light-weight, all-composite truck cab. The cab was designed for the U.S. Armyâs tactical wheeled ... Continue reading
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Lifts Its Roof
UK May 7, 2007; From September, Porsche will be lining-up on the starting grid with the latest 911 Turbo Cabriolet. This carries on a twenty year Porsche tradition of offering a soft-top version of its flagship sportscar. Firstly, the open 2+2 seater offers the driving performance of a high-powered sportscar whilst sti ... Continue reading
AIADA Members to Gather for Summit Today and Tomorrow
Washington DC May 7, 2007; On May 7 and 8, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) are partnering for an International Auto Summit in Washington, D.C. Over the two days, prominent lawmakers, Administration officials, key Capi ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius/GM SUV's - One System, Two Visions
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota scored a coup with its Prius, a futuristic midsize car that uses a sophisticated electric-drive system to keep gas consumption down. Now, General Motors is readying its response: a hulking V-8 powered sport-utility vehicle with a sophisticated electri ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevronâs Lubricants University has been approved as an STLE Educational Partner by The Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers (STLE), an international technical society dedicated to advancing the science of tribology and best practices in lubrication engineering. STLE promotes technica ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind.--Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.03 per share regular quarterly dividend. The dividend will be distributed on June 14, 2007 to shareholders of record as of May 24, 2007. This is the 99th consecutive quarter that Coachmen Industries has paid dividends ... Continue reading
Hyundai Prepares Dealers for Rear Wheel Drive
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai wants to make sure that its dealers are prepared to move a rear-drive, V-8-powered, premium sports sedan . According to Automotive News, the first of several RWD cars it plans to sell in the United States - the Genesis - heads to dealers in the secon ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (CHARLOTTE) - Cup Series Tests at Lowe's Motor Speedway
2-Day Session The Seriesâ Fifth Scheduled Test Of 2007 Loweâs Session Also The Seriesâ Final Test For Current Car With two major, back-to-back events looming at Loweâs Motor Speedway in May, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams are ready to embark on two daysâ preparation for both. The track will hos ... Continue reading
Carfax Opens Database of Air Bag Deployments Free to Public
CENTREVILLE, Va.--Industry experts estimate that as many as one out of 25 previously damaged vehicles may have non-functional air bags. Con men purposely replace deployed air bags with anything from packing peanuts to stolen units. This growing scam is threatening the lives of used car buyers everywhere. To help consum ... Continue reading
DETROIT--During a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, Barack Obama today proposed a plan to change the cars we drive and the fuels we use in order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and fight the cause of global climate change. By 2020, Obamaâs plan will cut our oil consumption by 2.5 million barrels of oil ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ethanol is in the midst of a booming renaissance, despite a host of questions. President Bush says the fuel additive distilled from mashed and fermented grain is a cheap-and-easy alternative to high-priced foreign oil. Yet, USA Today reports that skeptics wo ... Continue reading
Volvo Reveals Ten Spots Where It Didn't Sink Its Treasure
'Where in the World?' Speculation Builds as Volvo's Online Hunt for Sunken Gold and a Key to New Volvo XC90 Gets Underway IRVINE, Calif., May 7 -- Avast, scallywags! Just days after launching its online treasure hunt to find a sunken chest containing $50,000 in gold doubloons and a key to a brand new Volvo XC90 "Somewh ... Continue reading
Take Mom on a Nostalgic Trip with the '55 Dodge La Femme at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- For moms who prefer metal that moves over metal that adorns, stop by the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on Mother's Day weekend for a treat that'll get her motor running. The Museum, in Auburn Hills, will exhibit a newly restored 1955 Dodge La Femme in its original feminine Sapphire White and H ... Continue reading
Porsche Shows Initial Details of Its Top-of-the-Line 2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet
ATLANTA--There is nothing soft about this soft top. Beginning September 8, sports car drivers who love extreme high performance and the whimsy of feeling the sun and the wind will be able to have the best of both worlds when Porsche unleashes its ultimate open-air 911 sports car â the new 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Ca ... Continue reading
One Lucky Fan to Win Ultimate Backyard Tailgate Party The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today a new brand extension and logo to further support the sportâs more than 25 licensed food and official partner products. âNASCAR Cooks!,â an umbrella brand, will allow NASCARâ ... Continue reading
Female superstar Top Fuel pilot Melanie Troxel won her first race of the 2007 season and the third of her career Sunday at the 11th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis. Troxel outlasted veteran Cory McClenathan, 4.741 to 5.355, in the money round to become just the secon ... Continue reading
Rookie Milka Duno completed the four phases of the Rookie Orientation Program on the Opening Day of preparations for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. Duno, driving the No. 23 CITGO Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone, lapped the 2.5-mile oval in 42.0310 seconds, 214.128 mph. âI understand now why drivers say I ... Continue reading
Protect Your Family From Breathing Dirty Air Inside the Car
BROADVIEW, Ill., May 7 -- Did you know that children are more sensitive to the effects of air pollution than adults? And, did you know the air quality inside a car when you are driving them to school or soccer practice with the windows rolled up is worse than the air outside, especially in heavy traffic? "To ensure tha ... Continue reading
AutoMart.com & AutoMercado.com Release Most Popular Used Vehicles
NORFOLK, Va.--The Ford F-150 was the most searched vehicle on both sites in the first quarter of 2007. The Honda Accord and the Honda Civic each made the top five on both sites. The Toyota Tacoma, the Chevrolet Tahoe, and the Ford Explorer, and the Chevy Silverado all appeared in the top 10 on both sites. High-end bran ... Continue reading
There's More to a DaimlerChrysler Deal Than Cash
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the price for the Chrysler Group might not matter as much to DaimlerChrysler AG officials as shedding the division's huge pension and health care liabilities does. According to the Detroit Free Press, if the German company can get a deal where those liabilit ... Continue reading
Maserati May Partner with Alfa Romeo in U.S.
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Maserati has ambitious plans to boost sports car sales in the U.S., which may involve linking up with its fellow countryman Alfa Romeo. The Detroit News reports that Maserati, owned by Italian mass car maker Fiat which recently separated from GM, is set to e ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - DUNO/HAMILTON PRESS CONFERENCE
Milka Duno, Davey Hamilton MODERATOR: Welcome to the Economaki Press Room for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. A familiar face and a new face to the Speedway here. Of course, many of us know Davey Hamiltonâs story. Suffice it to recall, he finished second in Indy Racing League IndyCar Series points and on ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - "FOYT FAMILY" PRESS CONFERENCE
A.J. Foyt, Anthony Foyt IV, Larry Foyt, Darren Manning, George Snider, Al Unser Jr. MODERATOR: As we kick things off here for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 here in the Economaki Press Room. Great sight wasnât it? Down across the Yard of Bricks representing 50 years of participation. As I think back to t ... Continue reading
USAC ( DARLINGTON) - J.J. YELEY TO DRIVE A.J. FOYT'S #14
J.J. Yeley of Phoenix, Ariz., who swept USAC's "Triple Crown" in 2003, winning all three USAC National driving championships, will pilot A.J. Foyt's Greer Special C & R/Chevy in Thursday's "USAC Showdown at Darlington" K & N Engineering Silver Crown Championship race. The 50-lap contest marks USAC's return to the "trac ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - NEXTEL CUP SERIES TOP 12 (Wins)
1 âJeff Gordon 1,691 (2) 2 âJimmie Johnson 1,480 (3) 3 âMatt Kenseth 1,431 (1) 4 âDenny Hamlin 1,359 (0) 5 âJeff Burton 1,352 (1) 6 âKyle Busch 1,229 (1) 7 âTony Stewart 1,225 (0) 8 âKevin Harvick 1,203 (1) 9 âKurt Busch 1,198 (0) 10âClint Bowyer 1,159 (0) 11âCarl ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Week 11 - The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 - And Beyond
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12, along with some other notable drivers, going into the Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 12. 1 â Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) The File: ⢠35-years-old from Vallejo, Calif., 77 career wins ⢠Two wins, eight top fives, nine top 10 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (MOORESVILLE) - Force Protection and CJM Racing take to the Track 'Too Tough to Tame'
CJM Racing, owned by brothers Tony and Bryan Mullet, has undergone a major revamp since hitting the NASCAR circuit mid-season 2006. The team, under the direction of former championship team owner Greg Pollex, will take to the NASCAR Busch Series with a new driver, new crew and a new look next month at Darlington Racewa ... Continue reading
Survey Finds RV Owners Admit to a Mistake or Two on the Open Road
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The morning starts out like most do in your RV â traveling down a quiet highway with a hearty breakfast under your belt and a good cup of coffee within reach when you realize that blowing white thing behind you is your now-shredded awning, the bang you heard earlier was your toad coming unh ... Continue reading
Renault Launches its "Renault eco²" Line Of Vehicles
New Branding for Ecological, Economical Vehicles With the framework of Renault Commitment 2009, the company has publicly stated its ambitious environmental objectives. They form part of Renault's drive over the last ten years to curb the environmental effects of its activities at every stage in the life cycle of its ve ... Continue reading
Texaco Becomes First-Ever Fuel Sponsor for Prime Media Automotive Publications
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Global Marketing today announced a new agreement between Chevron Products Company and PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising division of PRIMEDIA Inc., in which Texaco with Techron®, one of Chevronâs three fuel brands, will become the first-ever official fuel sponsor fo ... Continue reading
Toyota Consultant Says Ole Miss Center Important Part of Carmaker's Plans
OXFORD, Miss. May 4, 2007; The AP reported that The University of Mississippi's Center for Manufacturing Excellence will provide Toyota and its suppliers with engineers, accountants, business managers and other professionals, a consultant for the automaker says. Dennis Cuneo, a former Toyota senior vice president now w ... Continue reading
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