NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Car of Tomorrow to Run Full-Time Schedule in 2008
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that the Car of Tomorrow will be fully implemented for the 2008 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season. The move accelerates the integration of the new car into the series by one full year. In January 2006, NASCAR had announced a three-year roll-out s ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ferrari hosted an exotic garage sale at its factory outside of Maranello, Italy, this week, an event punctuated by a record-shattering bid for a vintage car. Sotheby's and automotive specialist RM Auctions Inc. hosted the Leggenda e Passione, an auction of ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that low monthly payments and no-money-down deals have long been used to shore up car sales in a slumping market. But auto buyers who opt for longer loan terms are more likely to wind up owing more on their car loans than their cars are worth. The Wall Street Jo ... Continue reading
Toyota Encourages Dealers to Add Service Bays
Washington DC May 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is asking dealers to make big investments in service bays, even though some say their service areas are underused. It's part of the company's growing pains as more Toyota vehicles in operation demand more service. "Some guys are having to triple the ... Continue reading
Yo Hey Taxi - Doo I Feel Green - Ford Escape Hybrid Taxi
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 â Todayâs announcement by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to change taxi policy toward increasing fuel economy standards, highlights Fordâs leadership in hybrid taxis. The Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid meet the existing New York City taxi requirements and ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, May 22 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share. The dividend is payable June 29, 2007 to shareholders of record June 15, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO) Johnson Controls has paid consecutive div ... Continue reading
SnatchLatch Takes Trailer Security to the Next Level
AUSTIN, Texas--Contractor Jerre Santini announced today the launch of a new patented trailer security device called SnatchLatch®. Constructed of heavy 10-gauge steel, the patented SnatchLatch easily installs over a trailer doorâs existing handle and lock mechanism, making it virtually impossible to break into u ... Continue reading
This Memorial Day Teens Can Turn to Web for Safe Driving Tips to Survive 'Deadliest Driving Season'
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 -- The Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of summer days of fun, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), it also kicks off the deadliest driving season of the year. On average, 269 more people die in traffic fatalities each month during the summer ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems Demonstrates Car-To-Car and Car-To-Roadside Communication Technology
Adaptive cruise control taught cars to look straight ahead. New environmental sensors and telematics applications will enable them to look in all directions, see around corners and communicate with their environment DETROIT, May 22 -- Today, during presentations at the Telematics Update Intelligent Vehicle Safety Detro ... Continue reading
Sanderson Engine Receives Technology Patents
UPTON, Mass.--Sanderson Engine Development Company, a developer of ultra high-efficiency engine technology, has announced the receipt of three new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patents cover a highly innovative piston assembly, an associated piston connecting joint, and a variable compression rat ... Continue reading
PPG Honors 12 Excellent Suppliers
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has presented 12 Excellent Supplier Awards for superior performance in 2006. Award criteria included product quality, delivery, documentation, innovation, responsiveness, continuous improvement and participation in PPGâs Supplier Added Value Effort ($AVE) program. Kathleen McGuire, PPG v ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Consortium Selects Wind River Linux
Wind River Linux Is the Only Runtime and Development Tool Selected for On-Board Equipment Prototype Telematics Updates Conference DETROIT May 22, 2007; Wind River Systems, Inc. , the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC), has s ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Greets 250,000th Visitor
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame greeted its 250,000th visitor Saturday, May 19, 2007. The visitor, Ben Young, from Northampton, Mass., was greeted by Hall of Fame President Jeffrey Leestma. "Ben is an engineering student at the University of Hartford, and represents the enthusiasm and potential o ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering
AKRON, Ohio, May 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the closing of its public offering of 26,136,363 million shares of its common stock, including the fully exercised over-allotment option, at $33.00 per share. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Including the exercise of ... Continue reading
Gas Saving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Driving
BETHESDA, Md., May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorists traveling on Memorial Day weekend can't do much about the high price of gas, but they can pay less at the pump by making sure their vehicles get maximum fuel economy. According to the Car Care Council, fuel economy is directly related to vehicle care and driver ... Continue reading
Telit Wireless Solutions Receives KORE Telematics MVNO Network Certification
RALEIGH, N.C.--Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based mobile technology arm of Telit Communications (AIM:TCM), today announced the certification of six of Telitâs cellular communication modules for use on KORE Telematicsâ data network. With this approval, Telit has opened the market for their customers ... Continue reading
New Smart System Automatically Detects and Fills Under-Inflated Tires with Air
ORLANDO, Fla.--It may just be the best thing to happen to tires since the invention of synthetic rubber. MAXAIR is a new âsmartâ system that not only detects when tires on cars, light trucks and SUVs are under-inflated, but it also automatically fills tires to the right pressure using air from an onboard comp ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Automotive Group, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:RCAU), issues an update to its shareholders and the general public regarding the previously announced stock dividend. A 20 percent stock dividend will be issued to all shareholders of RCAU as of record on Friday, May 25, 2007. The dividend will be issued th ... Continue reading
International Automakers Meet With California Legislators
AIAM Member Companies Highlight Contributions to State Economy and Leadership in Advanced Technology Vehicles SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) and several of its member company representatives met with lawmakers of the Californi ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 22 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation today announced that at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on May 21, 2007 four directors were re-elected to the board along with the election of one new independent board member. Other actions taken at the Annual Meeting included ratificati ... Continue reading
Drivers Focus More on the Body Than What's Under The Hood
Ensure Safe Driving During Heavy Travel Season; Jiffy Lube Service Centers Offer Free 'Summer Special' Tire Pressure Check LOS ANGELES, May 22 -- Summer is around the corner and Southland drivers are gearing up for their annual road trips. But it seems gearing up has more to do with washing and waxing than checking tir ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporationâs (OTCBB:FDMLQ) Champion® spark plug brand remains one of the automotive industryâs most dynamic and innovative brands â even at 100 years of age â through the global âAlways a Championâ centennial celebration. Champion is the âPerforman ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 22 -- - With Photo Ford is to premiere a breakthrough TV advertisement for the new Ford Mondeo during the UEFA Champions League Final on 23 May 2007. The 90 second spectacular ad titled 'Desire' is a radical departure from traditional automotive advertising. In fact, the ad leaves the typical domain of the ... Continue reading
Relationship Brings Together Telcordia's Telecommunications and Technology R&D Strengths with Cross Country's Operational Excellence and Market Focus MEDFORD, Mass. and PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 22 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of integrated information and assistance programs, an ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ's Traffic.com Launches JamCast(R) Video Online
Real-Time Traffic Video Now Available for 30 Cities WAYNE, Pa., May 22 -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ company and a leading provider of personalized traffic information for drivers coast-to-coast, has launched JamCast(R) real-time traffic video at www.traffic.com for 30 metropolitan areas across the U.S. This breakthrough in ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America Reports Third Quarter Results
NEW YORK--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. , a specialty automotive aftermarket supplier, today announced results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2007. Revenue for the third quarter was $17.6 million as compared with $9.0 million for the same period in fiscal 2006. The increase in re ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Expiration of Rights Offering
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 22 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced the expiration of its previously announced rights offering. The rights offering expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on May 21, 2007. The Company is pleased to announce that the rights offering was significantly over-subscribed, with ... Continue reading
ASV Announces Distribution Allliance with Gander Mountain
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--ASV, Inc. today announced a distribution alliance with Gander Mountain . Under the alliance Gander Mountain will have exclusivity among outdoor sportsman retailers for the distribution of ASVâs SC-50 Scout tracked utility vehicle. The Scout, ASVâs new heavy duty utility vehicle, features ... Continue reading
~ Fourth Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase 7.3% ~ ~ Fourth Quarter EPS Increase 33% to $.28 ~ ~ Fiscal Year Sales Increase 13.2% ~ ~ Company Reiterates Fiscal 2008 Estimates ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 22 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (GEORGIA) - KINETIC MOTORSPORTS POSTS TOP RESULTS
Kinetic Motorsports returned from Miller Motorsports Park just outside of Salt Lake City after posting top results in the popular IMSA Cup Challenge presented by Michelin. With two cars entered in the Porsche based series, Kinetic supported Dino Steiner and Kinetic co-owner Russell Smith. For both drivers the race mean ... Continue reading
PENSKE RACING (UTAH) - TEAM REPORT
Germany's Sascha Maassen and Australia's Ryan Briscoe scored their first overall win in the American Le Mans Series in their No. 6 Penske Porsche RS Spyder prototype at the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix on Saturday. It was the third straight victory for the Penske Porsche LMP2 racers, which outdistanced t ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - Truck Series News And Notes
⢠Hornaday Returns To Victory Lane<P> ⢠FOX To Air Saturdayâs Race<p> ⢠Ren Wins With Fifth Different Driver<P> ⢠Series Will Hold 300th Race At Dover<P> ⢠Skinner Aims For Fifth Straight Pole<P> <p> The timing couldnât be better for Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet) t ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - BUSCH NOTES
⢠NASCAR Busch Series A Proving Ground For Open-Wheel Crowd<P> ⢠Defending Race Winner Edwards Also Overall Fastest During LMS Testing<P> ⢠Loop Data: Kurt Busch Looks Good For Top-10 Run â Or Better â On Saturday<p> ⢠Former Champion David Green Returns To NASCAR Busch Series<P> <P> NASCA ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (GEORGIA) - KINETIC MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL WATER SUPPLIER
Kinetic Motorsports announced its partnership with U.S.A Waters Inc. today in association with the Kinetic KONI Challenge and IMSA Cup programs. The local water distributor is located just around the corner from Kinetic in Sugar Hill and will supply Kineticâs motorsports programs with bottled water for the rest of ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NEWS AND NOTES
1. Indy 500 starters shine in New York<P> 2. Record field entered for Freedom 100<p> 3. Record seven Indy Pro Series graduates qualified for Indy 500<p> 4. Luczo Dragon Racing pledges Indy 500 profits to charity<p> <p> 1. ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) 2007 AWARDS SCHEDULE
For 2007, the accents are on both tradition and innovation, regarding NASCARâs postseason national series awards ceremony swing. First, the traditional: For the 27th consecutive year, the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion will be feted amid the bright lights of New York City, with the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series ... Continue reading
NHTSA Monthly Vehicle Recall Reports
Following are links to the Monthly Vehicle Recall Reports for the past 6 months. Each monthly report is a brief summary of vehicle safety defect and non-compliance notices received during the given month. Generally, each monthly report is made available to the public at the end of the first week of the following month. ... Continue reading
Partnerships and Stewardship News Release: EPA Launches New Chinese Web Site
News for Release: Monday, May 21, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *EPA Launches New Chinese Web Site * Contact: Lina Younes 202-564-9924 / younes.lina@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - May 21, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Next Phase Of Marketing Campaign
-- New Ads Define Core Values of Company, Products to Consumer -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 21 -- With a range of new products hitting dealer showrooms this summer, Subaru is embarking on the next phase of the "It's What Makes a Subaru, a Subaru" campaign. The campaign, which started in early 2006, first focused on produc ... Continue reading
Superhero Status For New Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
LONDON - May 22, 2007: Superman, Spiderman and the Hulk all boast special powers, but remain the stuff of comic book and movie screen fantasy. The new Land Cruiser Invincible, however, is a superhero vehicle that's designed for the real world. The new eight-seat Invincible is positioned at the pinnacle of the Land Crui ... Continue reading
Retired Mercedes-Benz Exec to Open New Dealership in Fairfield, California's Expanding Auto Mall
FAIRFIELD, Calif., May 21 -- Retired Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO, Paul Halata plans to open a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Fairfield, CA in 2008. Halata and his son Mark will be the owners of Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield and will lease the MB dealership land and building from Von Housen Automotive Group. "We a ... Continue reading
Cobasys NiMHax Battery Systems to Power Verizon Hybrid Service Vans
ORION, Mich., May 21 -- Cobasys, a leader in advanced, integrated energy storage system solutions, today announced it has supplied its patented Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) NiMHax(R) battery systems to Enova Systems for integration into specially designed hybrid service vans for Verizon. The service van program will mak ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Introduces Exciting New 2008 Motor Homes at Dealer Days Event in Las Vegas
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , unveiled its exciting, new 2008 Winnebago® and Itasca® brand motor homes during the Companyâs Dealer Days event held May 14-16, 2007, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev. With a theme of âDialed In,â Winnebago Industries introduced a lineup featuring 25 m ... Continue reading
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. 8th Annual Las Vegas ''Sneak-Peek'' Show Success
LAS VEGAS--On Monday May 14th through Wednesday May 16th, dealers from across the country were able to not only enjoy the lights and sights of the magnificent Las Vegas âstripâ but also the incredible sights offered by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. at the 8th annual Las Vegas âSneak-Peakâ show. Hosted ins ... Continue reading
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