WASHINGTON, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOG ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. The short track kings?<P> 2. Guest of IndyCar Series salutes Americaâs heroes<p> 3. Cunningham hopes to build momentum<P> <P> 1. The short track kings?: Short ovals over the past three IndyCar Series seasons have belonged to Team Penske and Andretti Green Racing. ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (MID-OHIO) - Hospitality Hits High Gear at EMCO Rolex Series Race at Mid-Ohio
Corporate hospitality hit high gear at last weekendâs EMCO Gears Classic presented by KeyBank at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where numerous companies entertained thousands of customers and clients during the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserveâs annual stop at Ohioâs ... Continue reading
ALMS (NEW YORK) - "ENERGY INDEPENDENCE" MESSAGE DELIVERED
Tom Slunecka (EPIC), Bobby Rahal (Rahal Letterman Racing), Tom Harrison (Omnicom) and Scott Atherton attended the NYC event. Photo: Andre Yoder Harris "Energy Independence" was the message at Tavern on the Green Thursday as the American Le Mans Series showcased its relevancy with automotive technology and consumers - o ... Continue reading
Hey Dude - LA' ians Impressed With Toyota Tundra
Washington DC June 29, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the L.A. Times has conducted an in-depth review of Toyota's newest pick up truck â the Tundra. Admittedly, there have been some problems with the Tundra, on sale since February. For example, this spring, there was a minor but symbolic gaffe with a few ... Continue reading
One on One with AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The day-to-day complexities of running a business that in 2006 generated a little shy of $19 billion dollars in sales from 257 dealerships selling 37 different brands in 5 states across the Sunbelt regions of the United States alone are simply staggering. On top of the every ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Top 10 "Most American" Cars
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 29 -- With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has updated its American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are truly the most American in terms of their parts, where they're produced and their popularity with U.S. buyers. In today's global ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, June 29 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it will host a conference call at 6:00 a.m. PT (9:00 a.m. ET) on Monday, July 2, 2007 to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal ... Continue reading
KIA Chief Design Officer Honored by Royal College of Art
Peter Schreyer Presented with Prestigious Design Award IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- Kia Motors Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, today was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Royal College of Art (RCA) in recognition of his contribution to automotive design. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prn ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Announces Year-End Conference Call to be Held on July 12, 2007
Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results to Be Released RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 29 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 29, 2007. The Company will release the results and file its 10-K before market on the same day. The ca ... Continue reading
DuPont Opens Office in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Second Office in Emerging Market of Russia will Focus on Automotive Market SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, June 29 -- As a part of its continued growth strategy in emerging markets, DuPont today announced the opening of its second office in Russia. The Saint Petersburg office will focus specifically on strengthening the comp ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Changing Name to Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, announced that the Company will officially change its corporate name from United Auto Group, Inc. to Penske Automotive Group, Inc. upon the open of business on Monday, July 2, 2007. On the same day, the Companyâs ticker symbol ... Continue reading
Malin Persson Appointed New President of Volvo Technology
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Malin Persson has been appointed new President of Volvo Technology, a business unit within the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB). She will assume her new position on September 1 this year, succeeding Lars-Göran Rosengren, who will then take up his new position in the Public Affairs Department at ... Continue reading
2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Lineup Delivers More Products Customers Want
- More Crossovers: New 2008 Taurus X crossover builds on Ford's industry- leading sales growth in this fast-growing segment. Through May, Ford's crossover sales have grown 37 percent, year-over-year. - More Innovations: Including Ford Sync(TM), a first-of-its-kind, in-car voice-activated communication and entertainment ... Continue reading
BMW Releases 2008 6 Series Coupé and Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - June 29, 2007: BMW has released its new 2008 BMW 6 Series Coupé and BMW 6 Series Convertible. The BMW 650i contains a 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine, while the BMW 635d is powered by a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel engine. The new models also feature new technologies designed to increase fuel-eff ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.; This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.55 million units, a 3.4 percent increase from June 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.This June had 27 selling days, one more than June 2006. When adjusted for this diffe ... Continue reading
Significant Muscle Car Collection to be Auctioned
For Immediate Release SIGNIFICANT MUSCLE CAR COLLECTION TO BE OFFERED Bonhams & Butterfields revs up for its Quail Lodge summer sale. For immediate release. 25 June 2007 - San Francisco - Over two dozen American muscle cars from a single private collection will be offered for sale at the world-renowned Bonhams & Butter ... Continue reading
INDUSTRY NOTES (GM)- Bondurant Named the Official High Performance Driving School of General Motors
PHOENIX, June 28 -- In an exclusive agreement, General Motors named the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving the "Official High Performance Driving School of GM." The announcement comes as part of a three-year renewal contract between GM and Bondurant. GM will provide a fleet of new GM vehicles for use by s ... Continue reading
Suzuki Recognizes Graduation Reality With Industry-Leading Graduate Discount Program
Qualified grads to receive special discount on all Suzuki automobiles BREA, Calif., June 28 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) and American Suzuki Financial Services (ASFS) have announced an aggressive enhancement of the company's College Graduate finance program. Specific terms include a $1,000 cash discount ... Continue reading
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