FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-164 CRA "IDLE" UNTIL AUGUST 4 PERRIS RACE; JONES LANDS 4TH CRA VICTORY OF THE SEASON The Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series is now on hiatus, allowing its competitors the option to travel to the Midwest to compete in USAC's Lucas Oil "Indiana Sprint Week" eve ... Continue reading
Added Attractions Race Weekend Include Entertainment, U.S. Navy Flight Simulator and Family Fun Zone DETROIT, July 9 -- This year's entertainment and family attractions are as exciting as the competition on the river. The heat is on in July with the 2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race. New attract ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- July 13 & July 20, 2007 Racing Programs Plus Complete July 6, 2007 Results
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UMRA TQ MIDGETS FRIDAY - JULY 13 O'Neal Wood Products Modifieds Tire & Wheel Center Super Stocks BLOOMINGTON, IN (July 1, 2007) - Bloomington S ... Continue reading
FAST Air-Fuel Meter RPM Module Kit Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from FASTT on their NEW Air-Fuel Meter RPM Module Kit. FASTT Air/Fuel Meter RPM Module Now track engine rpm in addition to air/fuel data with your FASTT Air/Fuel Meter Knowing your engine's air/fuel ratio is critical to maximizing its performance. Knowing what rpm that air/f ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Launch Torque Vectoring Technology
REDDITCH, England, July 9 -- GKN Driveline announces the first production application of its Torque Vectoring technology. Torque Vectoring hardware units will be supplied to system leader ZF for the recently announced "Vector-Drive" rear axle, which is planned for application in future BMW vehicles. Since 2002, GKN has ... Continue reading
Garage Organization Leader to Sponsor the American Performance Superstock Award BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 9 -- Today the leader in garage organization, Gladiator(R) GarageWorks, announced that it will be making its sponsorship debut at one of the most prestigious classic car shows in the world, the Meadow Brook Concou ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Unleashes Rocker and Dyna Fat Bob
105th Anniversary Models and ABS Option for FL and VRSC Models for 2008 MILWAUKEE, July 9 -- Harley-Davidson takes factory-custom motorcycle design to a new extreme with the introduction of three radically styled new models. The Dyna Fat Bob, the Rocker and the Rocker C are additions to a diverse line of 2008 motorcycl ... Continue reading
Heavy.com & Castrol SYNTEC Team Up to Launch an Adrenalin-Loaded Premium Drifting Channel
Play the 'Unlock Your Power' Sweepstakes: Winner Gets an Amex Gift Card Worth Five Grand to Bling Their Ride! NEW YORK, July 9 -- Castrol SYNTEC and Heavy have teamed up to introduce a custom made Heavy Tuning Channel that is pure adrenalin filled drift racing action (http://www.heavy.com/channel/2069). The channel wil ... Continue reading
H.O.G. Turns Silver Into Chrome
Harley Owners Group Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration MILWAUKEE, July 9 -- The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) kicks off its 25th Anniversary on August 28, 2008, in Milwaukee, Wis. Highlights of the silver anniversary event include free admission to CLUB H.O.G. 25 for H.O.G. members plus one guest per member. Located ... Continue reading
WIN A CHANCE TO TAKE HOME A FORD MUSTANG® GT DELUXE WITH THE HOSTESS® RACE DIVAS "START YOUR ENGINES" INSTANT WIN GAME FIVE KEYS WILL BE WON BUT ONLY ONE WILL START THE ENGINE OF THE GRAND PRIZE SPORTS CAR Will you win the key that starts the engine of a hot new 2007 Ford Mustang® GT Deluxe? As part of this summer's ... Continue reading
Then check out the latest on BMW's pint-sized 1-Series, go for a mileage run in Mercedes' diesel GL and preview the fast-changing, 2009 Lincoln line-up Also, find out why GM has killed its Cadillac Sixteen and Buick Velite luxury car programs, and check out spy shots of Mercedes' new C63 DETROIT, July 9 -- GMC's Acadia ... Continue reading
USAC/UMARA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 7, 2007 - Morris, Illinois - Grundy County Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mario Clouser, 6, Clouser-15.561; 2. Bill Griffith, 04, Griffith-15.843; 3. Sara Hyslop, 5, Hyslop-16.081; 4. Brad Greenup, 4, Greenup-16.310; 5. ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Hosts Electronics University
Who: Working Press Only. What: Siemens VDO's Annual Electronics University (EU), a flexible five-class automotive electronics industry clinic. When: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 -- School opens with breakfast at 8:15 a.m. -- Morning classes run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- Lunch served from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Afternoon cl ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Gives People The Option To Transfer Leased Vehicles MIAMI, July 9 -- Getting the summer itch to be in a sexy convertible, but you're stuck in your current car lease? Now there's a way to drive off into the sunset with the top down, even if you have several more months remaining on your current vehicle l ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Vento Motorcycles U.S.A., a manufacturer of affordable, distinctive motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, and off-road bikes for motorcyclists and power sports enthusiasts around the world, today announced the launch of the LI-Series, the latest addition to Vento Motorcycles’ lineup of performance oriented scooters ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero's Components Passed The GEnx Program Test
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: General Electric’s new GEnx engine has underwent the “Fan Blade Out Test (FBO)”, as part of the engine certification process. An important objective of the FBO test is to demonstrate that the aircraft engine, at full speed, can lose one of its fan blades without the engine beco ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-166 TRACY, PLYMOUTH, MORRIS, BELMAR NEXT FOR FOCUSES; WINS GO TO SKOGLUND, GEHRKE, CLOUSER (2), ABOLD (2) USAC Ford Focus competition takes place at four venues this week, while a fifth event, originally slated at Sun Prairie, Wisc. Sunday, has been canceled. N ... Continue reading
Acura Sports Car Challenge / The Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance FAST FACTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, (614) 793-4620, rackford@midohio.com ACURA SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE / THE HONDA 200 AT MID-OHIO presented by Westfield Insurance FAST FACTS WHAT: Acura Sports Car Challenge American Le Mans Series Sanctioned by IMSA American Le Mans Series Round 7 of 12 The Honda 200 at Mid-O ... Continue reading
AFVi Learning Marketplace Presents Biofuels Drive Economic Solutions
To view this email as a web page, please follow this link: <http://www.icebase.com/r.pl?Z7xZGUakhJlEeeas_af4adb870e1ebd9b> Do you want to be an alternative fuel “Bioneer” but find yourself with more questions than answers? Then mark your calendar and make plans to attend a comprehensive full-day Forum called “Bio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--The International Copper Association announces that an innovative CuproBraze® copper-brass brazed oil cooler for locomotives is now being specified by transportation giant Bombardier. With more than 55,000 employees, Bombardier is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of innovative transportation produc ... Continue reading
Britax Offers Free Product Update Kit to Owners of Regent(R) Child Restraints
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9 -- To enhance the performance of its Regent(R) child restraint manufactured between November 10, 2005 and June 18, 2007, Britax Child Safety Inc. is offering a free product update kit to product owners whose model numbers begin with "E9L39." Britax has recently modified the Regent product and re ... Continue reading
Buescher Impressive Again; Nets Top-Five At Berlin
Buescher Impressive Again; Nets Top-Five At Berlin “17 Year Old Collects Third Top-10 In Track Debut�?? MARNE, Michigan (July 9, 2007) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie James Buescher once again showed that he has the natural ability to compete in one of the most diverse racing sanctions in the United States aft ... Continue reading
Calendar Bike Show Kittens Rock Adam Corola's National Radio Show Tuesday 10th 9:30am
FastDates.com Calendar Kittens Go National on Adam Corola and Danny Bonaduce FM Radio Show Tuesday July 10th 9:30am Pacific Time to promote LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 14-15th Los Angeles, CA July 10th - Beautiful Calendar Motorcycle Show Hostess, Playboy Playmate and FastDates.com Calendar Kitten Tamara W ... Continue reading
Camping World Becomes Title Sponsor of Daytona February Busch Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies, accessories and recreational vehicle sales, announced Friday at a packed Daytona International Speedway press conference that it will become the title sponsor for the premier NASCAR Busch Series race in February at historic spe ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced that it will release its 2007 second quarter earnings after the market closes Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Management will then host a conference call on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss the earnings. Dial-in number for the call is 973-582- ... Continue reading
Governor's Ethanol Challenge Pits Racers Against Minnesota's Toughest Dirt Tracks in Four Events in Four Days SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While this year's Indy League racing schedule -- including its signature event, the Indy 500 -- ran on ethanol fuel for the first time in 2007, the Midwest M ... Continue reading
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--The automaker that introduced the world’s first hybrid sport-utility vehicle and the electric utility with the nation’s largest and most advanced electric vehicle (EV) fleet are combining resources to explore ways to make plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleu ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-160 HOT SEAT BELONGS TO STANBROUGH AS 2007 ISW DEBUTS; DARLAND, EAST GRAB OHIO SPRINT FEATURES Defending Lucas Oil Indiana Sprint Week Champion Jon Stanbrough is the man to beat as the Lucas Oil USAC National Sprint Cars prepare for this week's first five "Indi ... Continue reading
Midgets at Santa Maria Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-163 RODRIGUEZ LEADS MIDGETS TO SANTA MARIA SATURDAY; HISTORIC VICTORY FOR McQUEEN AT MADERA Johnny Rodriguez of Elk Grove, Calif. sits atop the USAC Western Midget standings entering Saturday's program at Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway. He holds a 39-point lead ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-161 MIDGETS NOW GEAR UP FOR NEBRASKA-KANSAS TOUR; CLAUSON, DARLAND SCORE TOLEDO, MANSFIELD VICTORIES Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. has a 68-point lead over defending series champion Jerry Coons Jr. in the new USAC National Midget standings as the series get ... Continue reading
MIPI Alliance Rolls Out SLIMbus™
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--In response to the increased demand for multimedia functions within mobile terminals and other portable entertainment devices, the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance today announced the release of the Serial Low-power Inter-chip Media Bus (SLIMbus™) Specification. The SLIMbus™ sta ... Continue reading
Modine to Webcast 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in developing thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will provide a Webcast of its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). In addition to sharehold ... Continue reading
Nation's 13th Largest Fleet, Salvation Army, Deploys SMARTDRIVE(TM)
SAN DIEGO, July 9 -- SmartDrive Systems Inc(TM), a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that the Salvation Army -- which features the 13th largest fleet of vehicles in the country -- is deploying the SmartDrive system throughout its west coast fleet. Salvation Army has bee ... Continue reading
NHRA Credential Application--Sonoma
Media: Attached please find a CREDENTIAL APPLICATION for the upcoming FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway, July 27-29. The application has been supplied by Jamie Stephens, who handles credentials for the NHRA. The best option, in terms of saving time, is to fill this out and fax to Jamie at the number on t ... Continue reading
Phillip McGilton, Brewco Motorsports Strong In Berlin
Phillip McGilton, Brewco Motorsports Strong In Berlin “McGilton Sixth In Championship Standings Following Inaugural Berlin Raceway Run�?? MARNE, Michigan (July 9, 2007) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Phillip McGilton wasn’t exactly sure what to think about Berlin Raceway when he f ... Continue reading
PPG To Announce Second Quarter 2007 Results July 19
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries will release its second quarter 2007 earnings before the New York Stock Exchange opens Thursday, July 19. The news release will be available on the Newsroom and Investor Center sections of the company’s Web site, www.ppg.com. Also available on the Investor Center will be recorded comments b ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--With the rising incidence of hail activity causing increased hail damage, there is a proportionate rise in insurance premiums resulting in more challenges for Auto Dealerships to mitigate risk on open exposed car lots. The Gunn Auto Group in San Antonio, Texas, has found one way to act upon this threat by ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-159 ALL-TIME SILVER CROWN RECORD UP FOR GRABS AS FIBEROCK 100 UNFOLDS FRIDAY AT CHICAGOLAND; J.J. YELEY RETURNS TO A.J. FOYT's #14 Aaron Pierce holds the ultimate USAC Silver Crown qualifying record of 175.012 mph, set last year at Homestead-Miami Speedway in F ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN INDIANA SPRINT WEEK CASH BONUSES TOTALING $14,100 FROM BDP, PRO SOURCE, K & N & AFFORDABLE AWARDS Over $14,000 in bonus prizes and awards have been posted for participants in the 2007 Lucas Oil Indiana Sprint Week, including a $10,000 cash point fund to be distrib ... Continue reading
TIGHT WESTERN SPRINT POINT RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-162 TIGHT WESTERN SPRINT POINT RACE HEADED FOR ALTAMONT SATURDAY; HUNT TAKES 1ST FEATURE OF 2007 AT MADERA Five drivers separated by only 43 points will battle for the Lucas Oil USAC Western Sprint Car Series point lead Saturday at Altamont Raceway Park in Trac ... Continue reading
Tripleheaders at Plymouth & Morris
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 9, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-165 "TRIPLEHEADERS" AT PLYMOUTH WEDNESDAY, MORRIS SATURDAY; SCHRADER RETURNS FOR "WEDNESDAY NIGHT THUNDER" "Wednesday Night Thunder" presented by the Richard Petty Driving Experience resumes this Wednesday at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway and James Robertson, Chett ... Continue reading
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Pep Boys Announces Appointment of Three New Leaders
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , today announced the appointment of Troy E. Fee as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Fee, who will join Pep Boysâ executive committee of senior leaders, will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the Companyâs almost 19,000 associate ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO July 9, 2007; Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema today released the following statement in response to Ford Motor Companyâs announcement that it would team with Southern California Edison to build as many as 20 Plug-in Hybrid E ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced second quarter 2007 income from continuing operations of $716 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, the second best quarterly performance in the Companyâs history and completing its best ever first half in revenues, earnings and cash from operations. 2007 second quarter income from c ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Names Gloster Current, Jr., to Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, July 9 -- A. O. Smith Corporation has named Gloster B. Current, Jr., CLU, ChFC of Northwestern Mutual to its Board of Directors. "Gloster brings wide-ranging experience in finance, marketing, and operations to the A. O. Smith board," Paul W. Jones, chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporat ... Continue reading
New Mercedes C Class Has Soliant Fluorex(R) Paintfilm on Exterior Trim
LANCASTER, S.C., July 9 -- DaimlerChrysler is using Soliant Fluorex(R) Paintfilm on trim components for the new Mercedes C-Class. Both the roofing strips and greenbelt mouldings are extruded with Fluorex(R) paintfilm giving the trim components a high gloss black appearance combined with more durability and style. Very ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce 2nd Quarter 2007 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 9 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its 2nd quarter 2007 financial results before the market opens on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. EDT that same day. Individuals can access a webcast of the conferenc ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on August 1, 2007
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it will issue its third quarter fiscal year 2007 financial results on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. The results will be discussed by the management team during a webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time. To access the webcast, investors should go to www.osh ... Continue reading
Is America Ready for Cheap Chinese Cars?
Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA nesletter reported that last week Chrysler announced that it will sell a small, inexpensive car built by Chinese automaker in the U.S. by 2009. The car is expected to cost about $10,000. The question is when, and to what degree American consumers will accept cars made in China. Bus ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck Moves From Texas To Poteau, Okla. With Up To 300 Potential New Jobs Over Five Years
New industry will change face of Southeast Oklahoma in near future POTEAU, Okla., July 9 -- A multi-million dollar truck assembly operation that will bring 300 new jobs to Poteau was jointly announced today by Gov. Brad Henry and Michael S. Ward, Sr. founder and chief executive officer of Tiger Truck LLC. Henry and War ... Continue reading
JATO to Remarket Vincentric LLC Cost of Ownership Data in USA
JATO Dynamics joins forces with Vincentric to enhance its automotive data AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- JATO Dynamics, the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence has joined forces with Vincentric, a Michigan based automotive data compilation and analysis company, to deliver best in class Cost of ... Continue reading
Washington DC July 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that no matter how good an automaker you are, it takes a certain amount of time to develop a new car. Toyota acknowledged that last week, announcing it would add engineers, lengthen its development process, and reduce the breakneck pace at which it's been openin ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson to Celebrate 105th Anniversary in Style
105 Starting Points and 25 Routes Will Bring Harley Riders Home to Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, July 9 -- Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 105th Anniversary in style as thousands of loyal Harley enthusiasts ride home to Milwaukee via 105 different official starting points and along 25 major routes across the country. The cel ... Continue reading
Esker Drives Document Process Automation for Car Sound Exhaust System
MADISON, Wis.--Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, announced today that Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. has implemented Esker DeliveryWare to automate the processing of its inbound orders. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. is a global manufacturer of aftermarket catalytic converter technology and re ... Continue reading
Networkcar Now Offers Fuel Tax Reporting Service from ProMiles
- Automated service eliminates the manual chore of tracking fuel tax for commercial fleets - SAN DIEGO, July 9 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, today announced that it has integrated the ProMiles FuelTaxOnline fuel tax reporting system into its Networkfleet wireless vehicle management system. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, July 9 -- Old and new automotive favorites from the big screen appear on Cars.com's annual ranking of the Top 10 Movie Cars. While the DeLorean DMC-12 from "Back to the Future" holds steady at the coveted No. 1 slot, three cars debut on this year's list and six others jockey for position. "When we came up with ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Systems Equips Two General Motors Vehicles With Blind Spot Detection
PARIS, July 9 -- Vehicle safety and convenience is making a tremendous leap with the arrival of Blind Spot Detection to General Motors vehicles in the United States. Valeo Raytheon's Blind Spot Detection system, designed to facilitate lane change maneuvers by providing additional warning of vehicles in the blind spot d ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 9 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc., parent of Avis Rent A Car, LLC and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., today announced that it has been selected by Sears Holdings Corporation to receive top honors at Sears Holdings' 2006 "Partners in Progress" awards. The prestigious award is presented annually to a sm ... Continue reading
INDYPRO (THE GLEN) - FINAL RACE RESULTS
Indy Pro Series Corning Twin 100s Race 2 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Results Sunday of the Corning Twin 100s Race 2 Indy Pro Series event July 8 at the 3.4-mile road course, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money earned: 1. (4) Alex Lloyd, 29, Running $22, ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (THE GLEN) - FINAL RACE NOTES
Scott Dixon claimed his third consecutive victory at Watkins Glen International, winning the Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix. Dixon tied Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Dan Wheldon's record for consecutive victories at a track by beating Sam Hornish Jr., by 6.2591 seconds. Dixon started second and followed po ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (THE GLEN) - FINAL RESULTS
Results Sunday of the Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix IndyCar Series event July 8 at the 3.4-mile Watkins Glen International, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money earned: 1. (2) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 60, Running $131,40 ... Continue reading
NHRA (BRISTOL) - FINAL RACE NOTES
TOP FUEL · Brandon Bernstein won his fourth event of the season in his fifth final round appearance of 2007, driving his Budweiser/Lucas Oil dragster to a 4.648-second finish at 317.57 mph. Bob Vandergriff finished second in his UPS dragster. · It was Bernsteinâs 16th career win and his second at Bristol (20 ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (THE GLEN) - DIXON AND TARGET TEAM THREE-PEATS AT WATKINS GLEN
Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Scott Dixon claimed their third consecutive win at Watkins Glen International and the teamâs third victory of the 2007 IndyCar Series season. Starting second, the no.9 Target powered Honda Dallara played fuel strategy perfectly, led twice for a total of 23 laps, and pulled away over ... Continue reading
NHRA (BRISTOL) - JOHN FORCE GETS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON
An emotional John Force celebrated his 123rd Funny Car victory Sunday like it was his first, erasing the memories of a very tough first half of '07 with a huge win at Bristol Dragway. Force shared Thunder Valley's winner's circle with Top Fuel winner Brandon Bernstein and Pro Stock titlist Jeg Coughlin, who are both ch ... Continue reading
Monaco RV Dealerships Ranked Highest By 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM)
RV industry benchmarking study identifies why customers stay - or walk away PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., July 9 -- Monaco RV dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM) RV Industry Study, which measured how shoppers are treated at retail locations which sell Class A motorh ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (âClean Dieselâ or the âCompanyâ) (OTC-BB: CLDS, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), an innovation leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announced that it has received $7.1 million in gross proceeds ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc./Reg Technologies Inc. Announce Successful RadMax® Pump Testing Complete
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (FWB:RGJ) and Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) today announced the following RadMax® product development status as reported by Robert Grisar, Vice President of Engineering for the RadMax®/Rand Cam⢠technology: Performance measurem ... Continue reading
System Rated No. 1 in Wide-Ranging Passenger Survey Conducted by TLC NEW YORK, July 9 -- TaxiTech, a leading provider of new technology for taxicabs, today announced that it has been selected by New York City's League of Mutual Taxi Owners (LOMTO) as the preferred vendor to LOMTO's 3,000 taxi owner-members. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Traffic Data Goes High Def with Clear Channel Radio
SAN ANTONIO--Clear Channel Radioâs Total Traffic Network today announced that it has begun transmitting traffic data via HD Radio in 48 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. This launch marks the first commercially available data service over HD Radio and leverages the robust data delivery capabilities of HD Rad ... Continue reading
STOCKPORT, England, July 9 -- - ATB Continues to Strengthen its Position in the Important UK Market - Christian Schmidt, ATB CEO and A-TEC COO: "McClure Offers a Very Attractive Product Portfolio and Complements ATB Perfectly" Vienna listed Austria Antriebstechnik AG (ATB), the drive technology division of Austrian ind ... Continue reading
AREP Increases Lear Offer to $37.25 Per Share
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be adjourned until July 16, 2007 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 9 -- Lear Corporation ("Lear"), a leading global supplier of automotive seating, electronics and electrical distribution systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Merger Agreement with ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Business Acquisition in Quebec, Canada
CHICAGO, July 9 -- LKQ Corporation today announced the acquisition of a recycled parts business near Quebec City, Canada. Pintendre Autos Inc. generates annual revenue of approximately $29 million (U.S.). Terms of this transaction were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO) Pintendr ... Continue reading
Maurice Levy Appointed COO of Dynamex Inc.
DALLAS--Dynamex Inc. , the leading provider of same-day delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada, today announced the hiring of Maurice Levy to serve as Chief Operating Officer. Levy will assume responsibility for U.S. and Canadian field operations, sales and marketing and will be based at the co ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for New 2008 Dodge Dakota
New Dakota is most powerful pickup in its segment, offering more power and fuel efficiency combined with bold new styling, versatility and capability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- -- New 2008 Dodge Dakota priced at $20,080 for Extended Cab and $22,780 for Crew Cab -- Most powerful pickup in mid-size segment, with a ne ... Continue reading
Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive LIVINGSTON, Mont., July 9 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," to Livingston, Montana for the Northern Rockies Sustainability Fair. The tour is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Construction of New Assembly Plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 9 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the start of construction of its new US$200 million vehicle assembly plant in St. Petersburg, which is due to open in early 2009. Carlos Tavares, executive vice president of corporate strategy, product planning & design at Nissan, called the new p ... Continue reading
New Mazda Internet 'Personal Shopper' an Industry First
Mazda Shopping Assistant Converts Internet Shoppers to Buyers IRVINE, Calif., July 9 -- Starting today, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will help Internet-savvy car buyers get one step closer to sliding into the driver's seat of a new Mazda vehicle -- without ever leaving their home or office. The Mazda Shopping ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles During First Half of 2007
Toyota Surpasses Honda for Top Spot; Hybrid Makes Debut on Most-Researched New Car List IRVINE, Calif., July 9 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/), America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information, names the most-researched new cars during the first half of 2007. Information was collected amo ... Continue reading
GM Sales in Europe Grow on Korean-built Chevrolet Success
FRANKFURT July 9, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors sales outgrew the broader European car market in the first half as a surge in demand for its Korean-built Chevrolet brand cars offset a hefty decline in Saab sales, the automaker said on Monday. GM Europe increased vehicle sales by 5.3 percent to a record 1,1 ... Continue reading
Ford and California Utility Partner To Promote Plug-in Hybrids
DETROIT July 9, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. and Southern California Edison will team up to test rechargeable hybrid vehicles in an effort to speed up mass production of the new technology. The utility, which serves 13 million people in 11 central, coastal and Southern California co ... Continue reading
All-New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Debuts at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game
Malibu Hybrid production begins in October, available at dealerships soon after SAN FRANCISCO â The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid will join baseballâs other stars as it makes its world debut in the All-Star Fan Zone today. The Malibu Hybridâs appearance continues through the last out of one of MLB ... Continue reading
Brand New Rolls-Royce Bought at UK Auction for $1.6 Million - VIDEO ENHANCED
6 July 2007 A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction ... Continue reading
Thousands of Mitsubishi Owners To Celebrate at Third Annual Owner's Day
Generations of Faithful Mitsubishi Enthusiasts and Owners Expected to Attend Day of Food, Fun, Music, Competition and Giveaways Downloads CYPRESS, CA - July 9, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors North America today announces details of its third annual Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) extravaganza which will take place at the company' ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, July 5, 2007; Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the Japanese launch of the fully redesigned Mazda Demio (known overseas as the all-new Mazda2) which goes on sale at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan from today, July 5, 2007. The target sales volume for the all-new Demi ... Continue reading
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