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2007 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review

2007 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review

A Real Family Car in a Real Family Place – The Smoky Mountains By Steve Purdy TheAutoChallel.com Detroit Bureau [1151] [1118] This week’s road trip is to the Great Smoky Mountains, an easy 9-hour drive from our Southern Michigan home. We’ll be staying at Sunterra’s Bent Creek Resort, along Highway 3 ... Continue reading

2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe Convertible Review

2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe Convertible Review

BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE COUPE AT THE BMW-PGA CHARITY PRO-AM South Carolina is for Convertibles and Golf From a Shunpiker’s Journal By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1008] Western North Carolina is a beautiful part of the country, nestled along the lower reaches of the Appalachians ... Continue reading

BRUT taps NHRA sponsorship to encourage produce "Test Drive"

BRUT taps NHRA sponsorship to encourage produce "Test Drive"

(Editors: Rendering of "BRUT 'Test Drive' Dodge" attached.) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Abdellah - Just Marketing International ­ (317) 344-1900 BRUT® TAPS NHRA SPONSORSHIP TO ENCOURAGE PRODUCT "TEST DRIVE" INDIANAPOLIS ­ (May 29, 2007) ­ When fans see the Ron Capps-driven BRUT Funny Car at the NHRA POWERade ... Continue reading

Auto Europe Offers New Scooter Hire Service in Italy and France

Auto Europe Offers New Scooter Hire Service in Italy and France

LONDON, June 12 -- - So you can Enjoy the Freedom of the Vespa Lifestyle on Vacation Leading car hire specialist Auto Europe (www.auto-europe.co.uk, 800-358-1245) is offering travellers to France and Italy the opportunity to rent a scooter for their holiday at selected destinations - and enjoy great savings. Italian Ve ... Continue reading

Beep, Beep! Visa and Creative Mobile Technologies Partner to Bring Faster Payments to Thousands of New York Taxis

Beep, Beep! Visa and Creative Mobile Technologies Partner to Bring Faster Payments to Thousands of New York Taxis

SAN FRANCISCO--Visa, a global leader in payments, and taxi innovation expert Creative Mobile Technologies (CMT), today announced the launch of a program to enhance the payment experience for New York taxi passengers. The initiative, which started in June 2007, will equip thousands of New York taxicabs with contactless ... Continue reading

Belron US Inc., (formerly known as Safelite Group, Inc.) and Diamond Glass, Inc. Reach Settlement in Federal Litigation

Belron US Inc., (formerly known as Safelite Group, Inc.) and Diamond Glass, Inc. Reach Settlement in Federal Litigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- Diamond Glass, Inc. and Belron US Inc. have agreed to settle the Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. vs. Safelite Group, Inc., et al litigation currently pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Case No. 3:CV-02-0514. After a Court ruling on July 31, 2 ... Continue reading

Budget Launches New Road Trip Blog; Travelers Can Share Stories, Get Travel Tips and Enter to Win Daily Prizes

Budget Launches New Road Trip Blog; Travelers Can Share Stories, Get Travel Tips and Enter to Win Daily Prizes

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 12 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., the first rental car company to offers its customers a travel web log (aka "blog"), today unveiled its new road-trip-themed blog to provide travelers with an online forum to share road trip stories, receive free travel ideas and tips, find great money-saving ... Continue reading

Cartopia (Chicagoland Art Car Festival Event) Holds Media Day

Cartopia (Chicagoland Art Car Festival Event) Holds Media Day

BERWYN, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Berwyn Arts Council will be hosting a Cartopia media day through which reporters will be able to meet, interview, film and/or record artists and their art cars. ... Continue reading

CGRFS NNCS Michigan Advance

CGRFS NNCS Michigan Advance

Race: Citizens Bank 400 on Sunday, June 17 Track: Michigan International Speedway (2-mile oval) Location: Brooklyn, Mich. CGRFS Media Contacts at Michigan International Speedway: Patrick Rogers and Kelby Krauss NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries: No. 40 Coors Light Dodge No. 41 Target Dodge No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge D ... Continue reading

FANUC Robotics Demonstrates New ARC Mate 100iC Intelligent Welding Robot at the 2007 International Robots & Vision Show

FANUC Robotics Demonstrates New ARC Mate 100iC Intelligent Welding Robot at the 2007 International Robots & Vision Show

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--FANUC Robotics America, Inc., will demonstrate the high performance capabilities of its new ARC Mate 100iC intelligent welding robot equipped with iRVision during the 2007 International Robots & Vision Show, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention center in Rosemont (Chicago) IL., June 12-14, in bo ... Continue reading

Ford Supports Economic Empowerment as Sponsor of Innovative Major National Initiative

Ford Supports Economic Empowerment as Sponsor of Innovative Major National Initiative

NEW YORK, June 12 -- As part of its ongoing commitment to education and empowerment, Ford Motor Company announced today its major support of the National Urban League's 2007 Economic Empowerment Tour, which will kick off June 12 in New York City and June 13 in Newark, NJ. A grassroots event, this new initiative by the ... Continue reading

Freescale Proximity Sensors Revolutionize Stylish Touch Control in Portable Applications

Freescale Proximity Sensors Revolutionize Stylish Touch Control in Portable Applications

ROSEMONT, Ill.--Touch sensors have become increasingly popular as more interfaces use touch panels to reliably respond to commands. Freescale Semiconductor, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensor devices, is meeting this demand for touch-sensitive control with the introduction of two highly sensitive touch pad c ... Continue reading

General Motors Awards Engineers for Technical Innovation

General Motors Awards Engineers for Technical Innovation

DETROIT, June 12 -- Today, General Motors announced the winners of the annual "Boss" Kettering awards, one of GM's most prestigious engineering achievements. The sixty-eight award winners from thirteen teams will be recognized at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 26, at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich. The " ... Continue reading

GlobalAutoIndustry.com announces “Key Strategies for Succeeding in China’s Booming Auto Industry” Seminar to Take Place on June 21 in Detroit Area

GlobalAutoIndustry.com announces “Key Strategies for Succeeding in China’s Booming Auto Industry” Seminar to Take Place on June 21 in Detroit Area

TROY, Mich.--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced it will hold its 12th in a series of seminars on doing business in China. The event, “Key Strategies for Succeeding in China’s Booming Auto Industry,” will take place on June 21 at the ... Continue reading

JAMA UPDATE NEWS: JAMA Proposes Measures to Enhance Japan's Road Transport Infrastructure

JAMA UPDATE NEWS: JAMA Proposes Measures to Enhance Japan's Road Transport Infrastructure

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LeCar Transportation Company Cameroon Receives Golden Palm Award for Best Inter-Urban Transport Company of Central Africa

LeCar Transportation Company Cameroon Receives Golden Palm Award for Best Inter-Urban Transport Company of Central Africa

LOS ANGELES--Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. (TAUG) (OTCBB:TAMG), a global leader in transportation services and sustainable energy for the developing world, today announced that its inter-city bus division in Cameroon, LeCar Transportation Company, has been recognized by international NGO (Non-Governmental Organi ... Continue reading

Odyne Corp. To Present at the ValueRich Financial Expo In New York City

Odyne Corp. To Present at the ValueRich Financial Expo In New York City

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 Roger M. Slotkin, CEO of the company, will present at the ValueRich Small-Cap Financial Expo on June 21st at the W Hotel, located at 541 Lexingto ... Continue reading

Residents Call for Car Sharing - Zipcar Responds, Launches Service in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Residents Call for Car Sharing - Zipcar Responds, Launches Service in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 12 -- In response to high demand for alternative transportation options from local residents and community leaders, Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing company, today announced it will launch service into Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. With the help of local community members and organizations, ... Continue reading

Revised Indiana Sprint Week Slate

Revised Indiana Sprint Week Slate

Sorry. Minor typo in schedule at bottom on first send. ------------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN INDIANA SPRINT WEEK SLATE REVISED; 8 RACES INCLUDE 2 REPEAT BACK-TO-BACK VENUES The revised eight-race 2007 Indiana Sprint Week slate, featuring the Lucas Oil USAC National Sprint Cars, now ... Continue reading

Sanden 2007 Company Profile - Addressing All the Key Issues That Confront This Company in Today’s Environment

Sanden 2007 Company Profile - Addressing All the Key Issues That Confront This Company in Today’s Environment

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59518) has announced the addition of “Sanden 2007 Company Profile” to their offering. This latest edition of the company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the wo ... Continue reading

SCCA Soloists Battle Rain and Cones in Devens

SCCA Soloists Battle Rain and Cones in Devens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCCA Soloists Battle Rain and Cones in Devens DEVENS, Mass. (June 12, 2007) - Heavy rain and lightning on Saturday couldn't dampen the spirits of SCCA Soloists in Devens. Competitors were rewarded with much more pleasant weather on Sunday for the seventh stop on the 2007 Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo Nat ... Continue reading

Toyota Racing Partners with OpenPath Systems; Racing Division Chooses OpenPath to Expand Enterprise and Manufacturing Resource Planning

Toyota Racing Partners with OpenPath Systems; Racing Division Chooses OpenPath to Expand Enterprise and Manufacturing Resource Planning

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--OpenPath Systems, developers of the OpenSuite application platform, announced today a contract with Toyota Racing Development (TRD) to provide and implement a full suite of advanced ERP and MRP software. The implementation of the software is already in progress and in use by TRD associates nation ... Continue reading

Two Nights of Racing at SSP This Weekend (Thursday & Saturday)

Two Nights of Racing at SSP This Weekend (Thursday & Saturday)

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARDC Midgets Return on Thursday, June 14; Stock Car Saturday Night Continues at SSP on June 16 Newberrytown, PA (June 12, 2007) - There will be two nights of racing this week with the wingless ARDC Midgets returning to SSP on Thursday night, June 14. Joining t ... Continue reading

Volkswagen and Stanford University Announce 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge Contender

Volkswagen and Stanford University Announce 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge Contender

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its Electronics Research Lab (ERL) and the Stanford University Racing Team will participate in this year's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge on November 3, 2007 with an autonomously-driven diesel-powered Pas ... Continue reading

With an Array of Lighting and Sensing Technologies, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is Working to Make Vehicles and Streets Safer

With an Array of Lighting and Sensing Technologies, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is Working to Make Vehicles and Streets Safer

NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 12 -- In the last five years, Active Safety has become a hot topic in the automotive sector as automakers and suppliers strive to develop technologies that not only make vehicles safer but help them avoid accidents altogether. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Inc., supports the drive for active safety ... Continue reading

With Momentum Dexter Bean Headed To Michigan

With Momentum Dexter Bean Headed To Michigan

With Momentum Dexter Bean Headed To Michigan “Enough Second Places; Time To Win�?? BROOKLYN, Michigan (June 12, 2007) - - Fresh off a second place last Saturday at Pocono Raceway, ARCA RE/MAX Series sophomore driver Dexter Bean is feeling high on life and ready to tackle Michigan International Speedway for F ... Continue reading

2007 California Capital Airshow a Roaring Success - GREAT VIDEOS

2007 California Capital Airshow a Roaring Success - GREAT VIDEOS

Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch, Exec. The sound of big throaty engines literally filled the Sacramento Valley air last weekend, when the City of Rancho Cordova and Mather Airport (the former Mather Air Force Base) hosted its 2nd annual California Capital Airshow. The two-day event appeared to be a model showcase ... Continue reading

AMP Research Power Step for Diesels

AMP Research Power Step for Diesels

Here is the latest release from AMP Research. ... Continue reading

Dietrich Metal Framing Supports Largest Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Project to Date

Dietrich Metal Framing Supports Largest Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Project to Date

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries Company , is supplying metal wall and floor framing materials for the construction of a home and a community center for a deserving family in Hawaii as part of the hit TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The construction site in Kalihi, Hawaii, is the ... Continue reading

Ease Congestion in Manhattan with “Future Proof” IT Solution

Ease Congestion in Manhattan with “Future Proof” IT Solution

EDISON, N.J.--A flexible information technology infrastructure that can adapt to future change will be the key to developing a successful congestion pricing system in New York, according to MajescoMastek, an IT solutions provider that developed the software for London’s project. “From an IT standpoint, a congestion ... Continue reading

Gibbs Entering U.S. Market With Amphibious Vehicle Aquada

Gibbs Entering U.S. Market With Amphibious Vehicle Aquada

Aquada DETROIT, June 13 -- Aquada, UK-based Gibbs Technologies is forming three new companies to produce and market a broad range of amphibious vehicles in North America. Two production-ready vehicles planned for introduction in the U.S. in 2009 were displayed at a news conference here today. Quadski, an all-terrain ve ... Continue reading

Statement of Kevin S. Curtis, Senior Advocate for the PEW Campaign for Fuel Efficiency, on the Big Three's Efforts to Undermine Real Fuel Efficiency Standards

Statement of Kevin S. Curtis, Senior Advocate for the PEW Campaign for Fuel Efficiency, on the Big Three's Efforts to Undermine Real Fuel Efficiency Standards

WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kevin S. Curtis, Senior Advocate for the PEW Campaign for Fuel Efficiency, issued the following statement on the Big Three's endorsement of a proposal by Sens. Levin (D-MI) and Bond (R-MO) to undermine the bi-partisan agreement by the Commerce Committee to increase fuel ef ... Continue reading

Le Mans 24 Hours : Another piece in the puzzle

Le Mans 24 Hours : Another piece in the puzzle

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A Concise Analysis of Saab Automobile 2007

A Concise Analysis of Saab Automobile 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59700) has announced the addition of “Saab Automobile 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 analys ... Continue reading

Cobalt Appoints Julie Wainwright as EVP and GM of Dealix Division

Cobalt Appoints Julie Wainwright as EVP and GM of Dealix Division

SEATTLE--The Cobalt Group, Inc., the leading provider of marketing services to the automotive industry, today announced that it has named Julie Wainwright as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Dealix Division. “We are delighted to have Julie join our executive leadership team,” said John Holt, pres ... Continue reading

Copart Announces Completion of Universal Salvage plc Acquisition

Copart Announces Completion of Universal Salvage plc Acquisition

FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today announced that the acquisition of Universal Salvage plc, a leading service provider to the motor and automotive industries in the United Kingdom, was completed as of June 14, 2007. The acquisition was implemented pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under the corporate laws of Engla ... Continue reading

CTS Corporation Announces Election of New President and CEO

CTS Corporation Announces Election of New President and CEO

ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced the election of Vinod M. Khilnani to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2007. He will succeed Donald K. Schwanz, current Chairman and CEO. Mr. Schwanz had previously announced his intent to retire during 2007. In addition, CTS intends ... Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Join Forces in National Partnership

Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Join Forces in National Partnership

Nissan donates $1 million to build Habitat houses in North America and Brazil NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 14 -- Habitat for Humanity and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) announced today a one- year, $1 million partnership that includes house sponsorships, the donation of 10 Nissan Titan trucks and the support of current Habi ... Continue reading

Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours : Michelin Energy Endurance Challenge

Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours : Michelin Energy Endurance Challenge

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MTC and Caltrans to Release Bay Area Highway Congestion Data for 2006

MTC and Caltrans to Release Bay Area Highway Congestion Data for 2006

Top 10 Traffic Hot Spots in 2006 WHEN: 11 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2007 WHAT: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Caltrans District 4 will present newly compiled data measuring congestion levels on Bay Area freeways in 2006. Included in this closely watched gauge of annual traffic conditions will be cong ... Continue reading

Novelis Wins Sheet Contract for Buick Enclave Aluminum Hood

Novelis Wins Sheet Contract for Buick Enclave Aluminum Hood

DETROIT, June 14 -- Novelis Inc. has been selected by General Motors to supply aluminum sheet for the hood of the 2008 Buick Enclave. Novelis is the world's leading supplier of high performance aluminum sheet for use in automotive applications. The Enclave, Buick's first luxury crossover SUV, is receiving positive revi ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner Urges General Assembly to Approve Random Octane Testing Bill Immediately

Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner Urges General Assembly to Approve Random Octane Testing Bill Immediately

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to recent consumer complaints of tainted gasoline in eastern Pennsylvania, Auditor General Jack Wagner today called on the General Assembly to immediately require random testing of gasoline for quality. Noting that Pennsylvania is one of only four states th ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Doesn't Second Guess Le Mans Decision

Petersen/White Lightning Doesn't Second Guess Le Mans Decision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Le Mans History Is Strong, But Forgoing '07 Was Right Choice Lime Rock, ALMS Championship, Return to Le Mans in '08 Prevail PAHRUMP, Nev., June 14, 2007 - For the first time since 2003 Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing isn't spending the day pr ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: New Report Gives an Insight into Operations at Volvo AB

Research and Markets: New Report Gives an Insight into Operations at Volvo AB

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59648) has announced the addition of "Volvo AB - Company Profile, Financials and Snapshot Data" to their offering. This report provides an in-depth company profile for Volvo AB ranked 178th in the 2006 Fortune Global 500. All data is gath ... Continue reading

Rhino Off-Road RTUV Demonstrated at Truck Challenge

Rhino Off-Road RTUV Demonstrated at Truck Challenge

HENDERSON, Nev.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., announced today that the Rhino Off-Road RTUV®, the company’s innovative off-road utility and rap ... Continue reading

Shane Lewis To Be Joined at Iowa by Mark Martin

Shane Lewis To Be Joined at Iowa by Mark Martin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Best of Grand-Am and NASCAR Nextel Cup Combine at Iowa Shane Lewis/Randy Ruhlman Joined by Mark Martin in PLP Southard Motorsports Lexus-Riley POWELL, Ohio, June 14, 2007 - The best of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and the best of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series will combine at Iowa Spee ... Continue reading

SmarTire Brings Tire Pressure Monitoring System to John Deere Product Line

SmarTire Brings Tire Pressure Monitoring System to John Deere Product Line

RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 14 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) today announced that it has signed an agreement to supply its SmartWave tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to Deere & Company, maker of the well-known John Deere vehicles. "We're very pleased to be working with Deere & Company, a le ... Continue reading

The University of Tulsa Wins the National Instruments Most Innovative Use of Graphical System Design Award at Challenge X 2007

The University of Tulsa Wins the National Instruments Most Innovative Use of Graphical System Design Award at Challenge X 2007

AUSTIN, Texas--The University of Tulsa last week won the National Instruments Most Innovative Use of Graphical System Design Award at the third annual Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility competition. The team built an environmentally friendly crossover sports utility vehicle based on the National Instruments ... Continue reading

Transnational Automotive Group LeBus Division Receives Official Facilities Transfer Commitment from Republic of Cameroon, City of Yaoundé

Transnational Automotive Group LeBus Division Receives Official Facilities Transfer Commitment from Republic of Cameroon, City of Yaoundé

LOS ANGELES & YAOUNDE, Cameroon--Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. (TAUG) (OTCBB:TAMG), a global leader in transportation services and sustainable energy for the developing world, today announced that the company’s Transnational Industries-Cameroon (TIC)/LeBus division has received a joint commitment from the Gove ... Continue reading

Volvo Is Applying for Delisting from The NASDAQ Stock Exchange

Volvo Is Applying for Delisting from The NASDAQ Stock Exchange

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo’s (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), which correspond to Class B shares, have been listed on NASDAQ since 1985. The listing was part of efforts to increase international ownership of Volvo. The deregulation of international capital markets and the increase in interna ... Continue reading

What Does the Future Hold for Western Europe's Advanced Traffic Management Industry?

What Does the Future Hold for Western Europe's Advanced Traffic Management Industry?

Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on Strategic Analysis of Traffic Management Systems for Western Europe on 20 June 2007 LONDON, June 14 -- Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Wednesday 20 June 2007 at 15.00 BST to provide industry participants with an overview of the recently published st ... Continue reading

2007 United States Grand Prix - Free Practice

2007 United States Grand Prix - Free Practice

­­­­­­­­­2007 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX INDIANAPOLIS 15 JUNE FREE PRACTICE Just five days after leaving Montreal, Formula One was back in action in Indianapolis today where the first free practice sessions were held in preparation for Sunday's race. Hot and sunny weather prevailed during the two 90-minute sessi ... Continue reading

Anchorage Rental Car Center

Anchorage Rental Car Center

Hi, Venture Development Group is getting ready to open the new Anchorage Rental Car Center at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport here in Alaska. We're going to provide media availability in July, but I wanted to touch base with you now since you're out of state. The actual opening of the facility is July 1 ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Morse TEC Receives Award From Mazda

BorgWarner Morse TEC Receives Award From Mazda

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 15 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC was recently honored by Mazda with a Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) Award. One of only 13 presented to suppliers, the honor was awarded to the Morse TEC facility in Nabari City, Japan. Morse TEC received this award for its proposal to commonize two kinds of ... Continue reading

Bryan Clauson Celebrates 18th Birthday at Kentucky Speedway

Bryan Clauson Celebrates 18th Birthday at Kentucky Speedway

Bryan Clauson Celebrates 18th Birthday at Kentucky Speedway SPARTA, Ky. (June 15, 2007) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) development driver Bryan Clauson turned 18 Friday. The special date not only makes it legal for the teenager to vote in the United States, but it also means Clauson is officially elig ... Continue reading

Cellular Detection System Takes Aim at Motorists

Cellular Detection System Takes Aim at Motorists

AKRON, Ohio, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's an undisputed fact that drivers using cell phones become distracted, which has led to many accidents as well as a large number of fatalities. Consequently, many states have taken action by passing laws making it illegal to use a cell phone while driving. While some m ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Kokomo Students

Chrysler Group Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Kokomo Students

KOKOMO, Ind., June 15 -- Chrysler Group has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to Kokomo-area students for the 2007-2008 school year. Ten students each received $1,000, which will support their pursuit in post- secondary education at two- and four-year colleges, universities, or vocational/technical institutions. Three of ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Hires Peter Whitehead as Chief Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Group Hires Peter Whitehead as Chief Engineer

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 15 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that Peter Whitehead has joined the Company's Research and Development Group as Chief Engineer - Vision Systems. In this position, Whitehead will report to Logan Mullinix, Vice President, CVG Research and Development. Whitehead brings extensive ... Continue reading

Dad Receives Ultimate Father's Day Gift in Obstacle Course Challenge

Dad Receives Ultimate Father's Day Gift in Obstacle Course Challenge

-- Fathers and their children kicked off Father's Day weekend by competing in the "Dodge Magnum Big Red Wagon" challenge -- Richard Dale of Waretown, N.J. completed the obstacle course with the highest score and won two new sets of red wheels - a 2007 Dodge Magnum for dad and a little red wagon for his children -- Boys ... Continue reading

El tercer 'Infinity Cares Award' ayuda a patrocinar la educación de jóvenes

El tercer 'Infinity Cares Award' ayuda a patrocinar la educación de jóvenes

LOS ÁNGELES, California, 14 de junio /PRNewswire - Infinity Insurance Companies anunció hoy que Javier Rodríguez de Risco Insurance Services (http://www.riscoins.com/) en South Gate, California es el ganador del Infinity Cares Agent/Broker Award del 2007. El premio reconoce agentes independientes de seguro en Califo ... Continue reading

EUROMILLONES AWARD 2007

EUROMILLONES AWARD 2007

EUROMILLONES AWARD 2007 **************************** Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice the result of EUROMILLION 2007 promotions. We are happy to inform you that your email address have emergeda winner of SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND EUROS (EUR 750,000)Euros. NOTE: to file for your claim, please con ... Continue reading

Grand Marshall Coughlin 'having the time of his life' (NHRA/JEGS)

Grand Marshall Coughlin 'having the time of his life' (NHRA/JEGS)

Grand Marshall Coughlin 'having the time of his life' COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 15) -- Grand Marshall Jeg Coughlin Sr. is having a grand time at the fifth annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by SoffSeal, which takes place this weekend at Coughlin's home track of National Trail Raceway in nearby Kirkersvill ... Continue reading

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces an Amendment of its Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces an Amendment of its Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion" or the "Company") announced today that it has amended its second amended and restated senior secured credit facility in order to reduce the interest rates applicable to borrowings of term loans by 0.25%. Also today, the Company funded incremental term loans und ... Continue reading

IRL Web Page - Jeg Jr

IRL Web Page - Jeg Jr

Thought you would enjoy... _http://www.indycar.com/news/story.php?story_id=9195_ (http://www.indycar.com/news/story.php?story_id=9195) Thanks-Woody ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ... Continue reading

JEGS - NHRA Hot Rod Reunion BBQ at JEGS Race Shop

JEGS - NHRA Hot Rod Reunion BBQ at JEGS Race Shop

Attached are two images for you use... Thanks-Woody ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ... Continue reading

June Sprints

June Sprints

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Metaldyne's Insert Molded Tube Technology Wins Award for Innovation

Metaldyne's Insert Molded Tube Technology Wins Award for Innovation

PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 15 -- Metaldyne, an Asahi Tec Company, announced its Insert Molded Tube Technology has won the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) 2007 International Die Casting Competition Award for excellence in aluminum die casting over 10 lbs. This technology allows for complex passageway inside a ... Continue reading

Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours : Dissection and analysis

Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours : Dissection and analysis

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Military Members Take Part in Pre-Event Ceremonies in Sonoma

Military Members Take Part in Pre-Event Ceremonies in Sonoma

Bay Area Military Members to Participate in Pre-Event Ceremonies at Toyota/Save Mart 350 SONOMA, Calif. (June 14, 2007) - Four members of the United States military, all from Northern California, have been selected to serve as drivers during pre-event ceremonies at Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunda ... Continue reading

Navistar Finalizes $200 Million Asset Based Loan Agreement

Navistar Finalizes $200 Million Asset Based Loan Agreement

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) announced today that International Truck & Engine Corporation, the company’s principal operating subsidiary, signed a definitive loan agreement relating to a five-year senior inventory secured, asset-based revolving credit facility in an aggregat ... Continue reading

News from Andretti Green Racing

News from Andretti Green Racing

Andretti Green Racing Public Relations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Andretti Green Racing Qualifying Report SPEEDWAY, Ind. (June 15, 2007) oso*fresh Qualifying Report - Liberty Challenge oso*fresh Qualifying Report PDF [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7fmyabcab.0.hy5mfbcab.r ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Friday from Atco Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Friday from Atco Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANKLIN TRAILERS, INC. NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT ATCO RACEWAY, ATCO, NEW JERSEY Friday, June 15, 2007 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing Manager (626)428-0289 MANZO, OLIVAREZ QUALIFY ON TOP AT ATCO ATCO, N.J. - Racing kicked off today at the Franklin Trailers, Inc. NHRA Lu ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Bandimere Speedway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Bandimere Speedway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, MORRISON, COLO. Friday, June 15, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 FIRST DAY QUALIFYING COMPLETE AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY'S NHRA LUCAS OIL EVENT Local racers take early qualifying leads MORRISON, Colo. - In the ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Friday from Route 66 Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Friday from Route 66 Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDICOM ELECTRIC NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES ROUTE 66 RACEWAY Friday, June 15, 2007 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing Manager (626)428-0289 RACING UNDERWAY AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIOT, Ill. - Racing got underway today at the Indicom Electric NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event ... Continue reading

Polaris Sells 0.27 Million Shares of KTM Power Sports to Cross Industries Subsidiary

Polaris Sells 0.27 Million Shares of KTM Power Sports to Cross Industries Subsidiary

MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. announced that its Austrian subsidiary has completed the second and final closing of its sale of shares of KTM Power Sports AG ("KTM") to a subsidiary of KTM's largest shareholder, Cross Industries AG ("Cross"), under the terms of a previously announced agreement dated December 22, ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: NSK 2007 Company Profile - Addressing All the Key Issues That Confront This Company in Today’s Environment

Research and Markets: NSK 2007 Company Profile - Addressing All the Key Issues That Confront This Company in Today’s Environment

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59877) has announced the addition of NSK 2007 Company Profile to their offering. This latest edition company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the world’s largest ... Continue reading

SSP Results from June 14; Racing Continues on Saturday Night

SSP Results from June 14; Racing Continues on Saturday Night

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ely, Mayberry and Baker Take Trips to Victory Lane at SSP on Thursday Night; Father's Day Event to be Held on Saturday Night Newberrytown, PA (June 14, 2007) - Thursday night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park found Dave Ely edging out Tracy Readinger by inches ... Continue reading

Unitrin Direct Introduces Affordable Auto Insurance to Iowa

Unitrin Direct Introduces Affordable Auto Insurance to Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 15 -- Unitrin Direct Insurance Company, an auto insurer that offers a unique blend of customer-friendly service and affordable rates, has begun selling policies in Iowa, which is likely to mean significant savings for drivers statewide. With a strong reputation for reliability and value in 23 U.S ... Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Edolphus Towns Again Answers the Call of Motoring Consumers & Reintroduces 'Right to Repair Act,' HR 2694, States CARE

U.S. Rep. Edolphus Towns Again Answers the Call of Motoring Consumers & Reintroduces 'Right to Repair Act,' HR 2694, States CARE

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "New York Congressman Edolphus Towns (D) has again answered the call for help from the nation's motoring consumers and small business by re-introducing the badly needed 'Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2694' on June 12, 2007," stated David Parde, preside ... Continue reading

ALMS (LE MANS) - LIZARDS READY TO GO WITH NEW PORSCHE ENGINE

ALMS (LE MANS) - LIZARDS READY TO GO WITH NEW PORSCHE ENGINE

Flying Lizard changed out the engine in its Porsche on Friday due to concerns over its rising temperatures. Photo: Andrew Hall Flying Lizard Motorsports is on its third engine of the weekend after switching out a race motor Friday at Le Mans. It was a case of being safe rather than sorry for the 75th running of the 24 ... Continue reading

INDYPRO (INDIANAOPLIS) - MUTOH EARNS FIRST CAREER SWE POLE AWARD AT LIBERTY CHALLENGE

INDYPRO (INDIANAOPLIS) - MUTOH EARNS FIRST CAREER SWE POLE AWARD AT LIBERTY CHALLENGE

Hideki Mutoh earned his first career Indy Pro Series pole position, winning the SWE Pole Award for Race 1 of the Liberty Challenge on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mutoh, who ranks second in points as a rookie in the Indy Pro Series, posted a time of 1 minute, 25.281 seconds, 109.966 mph on the 13 ... Continue reading

INDYPRO (INDIANAPOLIS) - Liberty Challenge Race #1 Starting Lineup

INDYPRO (INDIANAPOLIS) - Liberty Challenge Race #1 Starting Lineup

Qualifying Friday for the Liberty Challenge Indy Pro Series event on the 2.605-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (55) Hideki Mutoh, 109.966 2. (7) Alex Lloyd, 109.618 3. (51) Richard Antinucci, 109.066 4. (1) Bobby Wilson, 109.015 5 ... Continue reading

iRobot Takes Military Bots for a Test Drive

iRobot Takes Military Bots for a Test Drive

http://www.eweek.com/slideshow/0,1206,pg=0&s=26333&a=2 09180,00.asp?kc=EWKNLENT061507FEA1 iRobot demonstrates its latest military robots, including the “Scooby Doo” PackBot EOD, which helps soldiers discover and disarm improvised explosive devices, and the PackBot 510, which features a video-game-style hand c ... Continue reading

INDYPRO (INDIANAPOLIS) - FESTA TO START 15TH IN RACE #1 OF THE LIBERTY CHALLENGE

INDYPRO (INDIANAPOLIS) - FESTA TO START 15TH IN RACE #1 OF THE LIBERTY CHALLENGE

Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Indy Pro Series driver Chris Festa posted a fast lap of 1minute 26.946 seconds (107.860 mph) with the No.9 CareCentric Target car on the 2.605-mile, 13-turn road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to earn a 15th place starting position on the grid for the first race of the Liberty C ... Continue reading

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