TAMPA, Fla.--As part of a statewide partnership to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol and 21st Century Insurance will hold a child safety seat inspection in Tampa on Saturday, June 9. Florida law requires that all children 5 years of age or younger mu ... Continue reading
Chrysler exceeds buyout target for UAW workers
DETROIT, June 8, 2007; Reuters treported that Chrysler Group has exceeded its initial target for the number of factory workers willing to take buyouts to leave the automaker as part of a turnaround effort, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. About 6,400 hourly workers represented by the United Auto Worker ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON â A new study by four leading researchers concludes that a significant increase in fuel-economy standards for vehicles is achievable without affecting vehicle safety. The study, which was released at a major policy briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation, provides critical insights ... Continue reading
Toyota Allowed to Join European Auto Makers Lobby
FRANKFURT, June 8, 2007; Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp will become a full member of the European automotive industry association ACEA starting in January, the lobby group said on Friday. "We welcome Toyota Motor Europe (TME) in our midst and are convinced TME will make a valuable contribution to the w ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., June 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc., today filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the resale by holders of up to $200,000,000 of its 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") and the shares of the company's common stock issuable upon conversion of ... Continue reading
ATC-Onlane’s Peter Kelly to Speak at National Vehicle Leasing Conference
LAS VEGAS--ATC-Onlane, the leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that Peter Kelly, vice president of Strategic Initiatives, will be participating in a panel discussion today at the National Vehicle Leasing Conference, being held here a ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--AURA SYSTEMS, INC. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that it was selected to participate in the Army’s Expedited Modernization Initiative Procedure (EMIP) Process to be held at Warren Michigan July 23-26. Aura will be demonstrating its VIPER mobile power system integrated into a military vehicle. ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Receives 2006 Outstanding Supplier Award from U.S. Steel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, recently earned recognition as a 2006 Outstanding Supplier from United States Steel Corporation. U.S. Steel presented the award to suppliers who demonstrated excellent performance in area ... Continue reading
Odyne Corp. Reschedules Mid-Quarter Conference Call and Business Update
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC), a leading developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, today announced that it will host a conference call at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on Friday, June 15, 2007. During the call, Roger M. Slotkin, chairman and chief executi ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB: PEFF), a developer and manufacturer of advanced energy savings technologies for electric motors, today announced it has successfully completed certification testing and the manufacturing of initial units of its new motor efficiency controllers. The Company also announced ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59193) has announced the addition of Renault 2007 Company Profile to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worl ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Toyoda Gosei 2007 Company Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59203) has announced the addition of Toyoda Gosei 2007 Company Profile to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share on its common stock, payable Sept. 4, 2007, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Aug. 13, 2007. Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and i ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59288) has announced the addition of Asian Automotive Industry Outlook (2007-2011) to their offering. Automotive industry is the growing at an unprecedented speed in Asian region in the world, primarily due to a saturating automotive indu ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the second quarter of 2007. The cash dividend is payable July 16, 2007, to stockholders of record on June 29, 2007. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, owns su ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports May Sales in Europe
TRAPPES, France, June 8 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 50,083 vehicles (X) in May 2007, an increase of 3.6% compared to the same month last year. The success of Nissan's compact crossover, QASHQAI, continues with an impressive order bank which has now reached 60,000 units. Despite the run-out phase of the cur ... Continue reading
Governor Says Congress Should Not Block Right of States to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Signs Bipartisan Letter Opposing Legislation that Prohibits EPA-Issued Waivers on Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions HARRISBURG, Pa., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell has joined with seven other governors to oppose proposed legislation in Congress that would pre-empt states' ability to protect ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Touts Repair Resolution
Sen. Hardy Resolution Clarifies Industry Responsibility CARSON CITY, Nev., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Automotive Service Association applauded Senator Warren Hardy for his efforts to ensure that consumers ... Continue reading
Automotive.com Gas Price Finder
IRVINE, Calif.--Automotive.com knows that summer is the season of road trips and rising gas prices, and though it cannot make nationwide record-high gas prices any lower, it offers its Gas Price Finder (http://www.automotive.com/gas-prices/index.html) tool to help consumers search for the lowest gas prices in their cit ... Continue reading
Volvo Adventure Awards "Bright Youngsters" for Environmental Efforts - VIDEO STORY
GOTHENBURG - June 8, 2007: Only two years ago, Indonesia was given the unenviable title of the dirtiest country in the world by the World Health Organisation, but today, two 15-year-old students from Surabaya in Indonesia have helped turn the tables by winning the prestigious Volvo Adventure World Final in Gothenburg. ... Continue reading
Cummins Breaks Ground on Fuel System Plant in China, Production Expected in Early 2008
WUHAN, China--Cummins broke ground today on its first fuel systems plant outside North America. Cummins Fuel Systems - Wuhan will be the Companyâs 13th production facility in China and is expected to begin production early next year. Wuhan also is home to a regional Cummins service center and a technical center jo ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (WATKINS GLEN) - SERIES PRE-RACE NOTES
Heading into this weekendâs Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve Daytona Prototype division is riding a record streak of five different winners in as many races. A familiar list of former Daytona Prototype champions and first-time race w ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - BUSCH PENALIZED
Kurt Busch Penalized Due to Rule Infraction at Dover International Speedway NASCAR announced today that Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 2 Dodge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, has been penalized 100 championship driver points, fined $100,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007 for violating Section 12-4-A ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (FORT WORTH) - SERIES PRE-RACE NOTES
DIXON TOPS OPENING DAY OF PRACTICE AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FORT WORTH, Texas, Thursday, June 7, 2007 â Scott Dixon, driving the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone, topped the overall speed chart (214.164 mph; 24.4579 seconds) in the two practice sessions (one each during the late afternoon an ... Continue reading
ALMS (LE MANS) - DEFENDING CHAMPIONS QUIETLY CONFIDENT FOR REPEAT
Frank Biela was the fastest Audi driver in Sunday's Test Day for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Photo: Regis Lefebure Marco Werner has every right to be confident for this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Winning there has become a tradition for Audi and the trio of himself, Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro. The threesome enters th ... Continue reading
TEAM NOTES (WATKINS GLEN) - GANASSI/SABATES GRAND AM PRE-RACE
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Rolex Sports Car Series Sahlenâs Six Hours at the Glen â Watkins Glen International ADVANCE TEAMS: Back-to-back Rolex 24 At Daytona Champions TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and drivers Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas in the No.01 TELMEX Lexus-Riley, Rob Finlay ... Continue reading
Ford Quality(Job One) Shows Up in 2007 J.D. Power Customer Survey
Ford Motor Company has the most top-quality vehicles in the industry, according to a customer-based initial quality survey released today by J.D. Power and Associates. Ford Motor Company wins 14 vehicle honors, more than any other automaker. Five vehicles are top segment performers. Fordâs recently launched vehicl ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Appoints Lawrence Mondry as President & CEO and Announces Departure of CFO, James Riley
PHOENIX, Ariz.--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., one of the largest automotive parts and accessories retailers in the United States, announced the selection of Lawrence N. Mondry as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mondry will succeed Maynard Jenkins, who had previously announc ... Continue reading
koda Vehicles Manufactured In Shanghai Are Already On The Way To Customers
SHANGHAI - June 8, 2007: A magnificent gala presentation held in Shanghai on Wednesday launched the sales of koda vehicles manufactured in China. The first koda Octavias have already been taken over by customers. koda Auto is entering the world's second biggest automotive market as the sales of new vehicles conti ... Continue reading
Citroën C4 Sedan: Elegance, Comfort and Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
PARIS - June 8, 2007: Citroen will bring the C4 Sedan to market in several European countries beginning the last quarter of 2007. This vehicle expands the existing C4 range, made up of a 5-door hatchback and a coupé. The sedan, based on the C4 platform, features a longer wheelbase to maximise space at the rear, alon ... Continue reading
Why Your Car Has Lousy Gas Mileage Despite Big Technological Advances in Auto Design, Fuel Efficiency Has Stagnated Since the 1970s By JONATHAN WELSH With summer driving season on the horizon, more consumers are taking a closer look at the fuel efficiency of their cars and wondering why they get such lousy mileage. Aft ... Continue reading
Thanks to Honda's Concept of a Third Manifold 50% More Miles Per Gallon Is No Longer Pie in the Sky
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- In 1975 Honda was granted U.S. Patent 3878826 which explains how to build an engine with a third manifold because the CVCC engine in the first Honda Civic had a second intake manifold. National Fuelsaver Corp. of Boston has now been granted U.S. Patent 6907859 which explains how to use this third ... Continue reading
America's Top Teen Auto Techs Rev Up to Capture the 2007 National Title June 26
100 High School Students Will Compete for $6 Million in Scholarships and Prizes DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- The following was released today regarding the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals: WHAT: The Annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals Fifty state champion teams representing their high school ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Repeats as Best Full-Line Corporation in Strategic Vision Study
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have been named the best-full line manufacturer by Strategic Vision for the second consecutive year and the Rabbit was rated the top vehicle in its class in the annual Strategic Vision Total Quality Index(TM)(TQI), which measures new v ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 FX
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7 -- Infiniti announced pricing on the 2008 Infiniti FX premium crossover sport utility vehicle, which goes on sale today at Infiniti retailers nationwide. For 2008, all FX models now include standard XM(R) satellite radio and body-colored satellite radio antenna. Sheer Platinum premium paint is ... Continue reading
SAE's Supermileage Competition Set for June 8
MARSHALL, Mich., June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aren't you getting tired of trying to make the ever-rising price of gasoline into a fresh story? Then come out to SAE International's Supermileage Competition in Marshall, Mich., Friday, June 8, 2007. The vehicles in this competition, which are designed and built by hi ... Continue reading
Researchers from Tepper School of Business warn that failure to use carbon capture and sequestration would actually increase emissions from such projects PITTSBURGH, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHO: Lester Lave, professor of economics at the Tepper School of Business and co-director of the Carnegie Mellon Electri ... Continue reading
Rally-Inspired Vehicles Prove Power and Clean Air Technology Can Live in Harmony CYPRESS, Calif., June 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced today that it will participate in TalkRadio 790 KABC's Third Annual Clean Air Showcase on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Third Street Promenade in S ... Continue reading
ATA Urges Motorists Not to Tailgate Trucks
ATA Notes Resurgence of Dangerous Practice Known as 'Drafting' ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 7 - The American Trucking Associations is urging automobile drivers to avoid the dangerous practice of tailgating heavy trucks in efforts to increase fuel economy. The nation's largest trucking industry trade group also is advising fle ... Continue reading
The Nation's Largest RV Rally Gathers in Redmond, OR
*** The Rally 2007 Features the Latest in RVs and Accessories, Plus Live Entertainment, Family-Friendly Activities and Educational Seminars, July 19-22 *** REDMOND, Ore., June 7 -- Nearly six million RV owners are planning to hit the roads this summer, as reported in a recent survey done by the Recreational Vehicle Ind ... Continue reading
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