Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 QX56
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the new 2008 Infiniti QX56 sport utility vehicle, which goes on sale this summer at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The 2008 model year marks a redesign for the popular, full-size Infiniti QX56, with new exterior features, interior enhancements and a range ... Continue reading
May 2007 US Auto Sales: International Brands Earn 48.2 Percent Share; Toyota Takes No. 2 Spot
By AIADA Staff Small cars ruled the roost this May, up 11.7 percent as a group for the month, providing a boost to several International automakers whose dealerships felt the sting of two less selling days in April. As a group, International brands saw May sales rise 7.2 percent for a total of 753,081 units. As a resul ... Continue reading
NHRA (JOLIET) - Big weekend on tap for frontrunner Coughlin
Pro Stock superstar Jeg Coughlin Jr. will proudly wear three hats this weekend at the 10th annual Torco Race Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals, or more accurately a helmet a couple of hats. As always, Coughlin will don a race helmet whenever he makes a quick quarter-mile pass in his yellow-and-black JEGS.com Chevrolet Coba ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - CREW CHIEF FINED....
NASCAR announced today that Robbie Wethington, crew chief of the No. ... Continue reading
http://online.wsj.com/mdc/public/page/2_3022-autosales.html Auto makers rebounded from dismal April sales results in May, but still face tough economic conditions ahead of the summer driving season. The Wall Street Journal reports that total car and light-truck sales rose five percent to 1,563,941 vehicles in May. In a ... Continue reading
Porsche and Volkswagen Saga Continues
Washington DC June 5, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that German sports car maker Porsche's mandatory takeover offer for Volkswagen garnered only a handful of shares, Porsche said today. According to Reuters, Porsche's lowball bid got only 0.06 percent of Volkswagen's capital, leaving Porsche with a voting stake o ... Continue reading
Honda to Stop Making Hybrid Accords
Washington DC June 5, 2007; THe AIADA newsletter reported that Honda will discontinue the hybrid version of its Accord sedans, the company said Tuesday. According to USA Today, Honda, Japan's No. 2 automaker, will continue to make gas-and-electric models of its Civic sedan. The Accord hybrid, sold only in North America ... Continue reading
As Biking Season Kicks-off, Motorcycle Theft Revs Up WESTWOOD, Mass., June 5 -- Memorial Day Weekend not only ushers in the start of bike riding season for many, but also brings with it a rise in motorcycle thefts. This past Memorial Day Weekend, LoJack Corporation's stolen motorcycle recovery system led police to reco ... Continue reading
U.S. Carmakers Ready to Back Gov. Fuel Rules
The U.S. auto industry appears ready to argue for higher fuel economy standards to block tougher proposals that several automakers worry could cripple their finances. The latest sign came in the posting of a draft bill from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) the industry's ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Auto Parts/Ozark Automotive Distributors Announce New Independent Jobber Program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. June 5, 2007; O'Reilly Auto Parts / Ozark Automotive Distributors ("Ozark") today announced the launch of PARTS CITY AUTO PARTS ("Parts City"). Created for the Independent Jobber Customers of O'Reilly/Ozark, this new program will provide marketing and advertising programs that are based on a dual marke ... Continue reading
First Quarter Sales Figures Show Record Sales for Alternative Fuel Autos
WASHINGTON--Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of alternative fuel automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in the first quarter of 2007. In the first three months of the year, more than 434,000 AFAs were sold nationwide, an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year, bringin ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Launches KARPOWER Online
Dealer Inventory Management and Marketing Solution Now Online IRVINE, Calif., June 5 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, announces that KARPOWER, its long-standing vehicle inventory, pricing, management and marketing solution, has moved from a software-b ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 5 -- Fleetwood's RV Group, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of its 2008 American Eagle and American Tradition luxury motor coaches during last month's American Coach Association (ACA) rally. Camped along scenic Myrtle Beach, S.C., nearly 300 ACA members ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, June 5 -- - Unprecedented 24 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains - Record number of exports from North America since continuous sales momentum began in 2005 - 2007 marked the best May in Chrysler International's history - May 2007 sales outside North America w ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center Demonstrates Carbon-Free Hydrogen Ammonia (anhydrous) Engine
ALGONA, Iowa June 5, 2007; Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. demonstrated its proprietary ammonia/hydrogen-fueled Oxx Power(TM) engine just prior to the annual shareholders' meeting in Algona, Iowa on May 30. This is the culmination of over three years' effort. The test was conducted using one of the company's Oxx Power(TM) ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) - STREMME OKAY
David Stremme had to reluctantly climb out of the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge a little more than 125 laps short of the finish line Monday after realizing he was too sick to continue racing in the Autism Speaks 400. The 29-year-old driver was immediately taken to the Dover International Speedway infield care center where h ... Continue reading
ALMS - STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILL FRANCE JR.
STATEMENT FROM PANOZ MOTOR SPORTS GROUP ON THE PASSING OF BILL FRANCE JR. Scott Atherton "We at the American Le Mans Series would like to express our condolences to the France family and the entire NASCAR organization on the passing of Bill France Jr. His contributions to the motorsports world have been monumental. His ... Continue reading
GRAND AM - STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILL FRANCE JR.
âThe passing of Bill France Jr. is a huge loss to the international motorsports world and particularly to all of us at Grand-Am and in the North American sports car racing community. Bill was one of our founding investors and his incredible experience and guidance was a key part of our leadership team at Grand-Am. ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - NEWS NUGGETS
NEWS NUGGETS · HD PARTNERS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF NHRA PRO RACING: HD Partners Acquisition Corporation and the NHRA announced last Wednesday, May 30 the signing of a definitive agreement under which HD Partners will acquire all of NHRAâs Professional racing assets, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Ra ... Continue reading
NHRA (JOLIET) - TOP SEED ANDERSON GOES FOR THIRD VICTORY
Greg Anderson will lead the NHRA King Demon Crown field as the No. 1 seed for the fourth consecutive year as the lucrative special event takes center stage June 9 during the 10th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals at spectacular Route 66 Raceway near Chicago. A purse of $76,000 is available for the eight ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES
1. Kanaan changes plans, still wins<P> 2. Drivers reap post-race rewards<P> 3. Of note<P> <P> 1. Kanaan changes plans, still wins: Tony Kanaan threw superstition to the wind at The Milwaukee Mile. ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT) - DIRT video game featuring CORR hits stores on June 19th
On June 19th gamers will be able to feel the excitement of racing CORR first hand. Codemasters, the company that brought gamers Colin McRae Rally and TOCA Race Drive will release their new video game âDIRTâ featuring several forms of racing from around the world. We're really excited about the inclusion of th ... Continue reading
RACING CORPORATIONS (DAYTONA) - FUNERAL FOR BILL FRANCE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
Service to be preceded by Wednesday night family visitation The funeral service for Bill France, the visionary leader of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) for more than three decades, has been scheduled for Thursday, June 7, at the Mary McLeod Bethu ... Continue reading
TEAM NEWS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACING REPORT
Ryan Newman produced his best finish of the season as well as Dodge's top performance this year on a day that left the NASCAR community in mourning, as former NASCAR head Bill France Jr. passed away during Monday's rain-delayed Autism Speaks 400 presented by VISA at Dover International Speedway. "Our thoughts go out to ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 4 -- While Toyota and Honda still have a commanding lead in good working relations with their suppliers and are by far the preferred U.S. automakers with whom suppliers want to do business, efforts by General Motors to improve relations with its suppliers have had a significant, positive impact ... Continue reading
NGK Spark Plugs Appoints Darrel Reuss as National Sales Manager
Wixom, MI... NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. a subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co., LTD., âThe World Leaderâ in spark plugs and oxygen sensors, has announced the appointment of Darrel Reuss to the position of National Sales Manager. Reuss, a 23-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously w ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2007; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Premio through "Toyopet" dealers, and completely redesigned Allion through "Toyota" dealers. The first-generation Premio and Allion, launched in December 2001, were "five number"[1] sed ... Continue reading
OnStar President Teams With da Vinci Awards Celebrating Universal Design
Southfield, MI - June 4, 2007 - OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communications services to over 5 million subscribers, announced today that President Chet Huber has pledged his support for the 2007 daVinci Awards. Initially a tribute to ass ... Continue reading
New Line of Men's Casual Footwear Inspired by New Michelin Primacy MXV4 Tire
New Line of Men's Casual Footwear Inspired by New Michelin(R) Primacy(TM) MXV4(R) Tire GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4 -- On the heels of successful North American launches of its line of industrial work boots, Babolat pro tennis shoes with Michelin technology and frameless all-weather wiper blades, Michelin announced today t ... Continue reading
Volvo Stumps World's Top Treasure Hunters
Volvo to Hold Rematch After Finalists Fail to Solve Final Puzzle in Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Global Online Treasure Hunt $50,000 in Gold Coins, Key to New Volvo Remain Unclaimed on the Ocean Floor, 'Somewhere In the World;' Rematch Scheduled for June 5 IRVINE, Calif., June 4 -- Volvo Car Corporation is declari ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento and Sedona Top Quality Index
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Sorento and Sedona Top Quality Index - Kia is the most improved brands overall on the Strategic Vision's 2007 Total Quality IndexT - Award wi ... Continue reading
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