NHRA (GLENDORA) - NEWS NUGGETS
NEWS NUGGETS · NHRA POWERADE SERIES TELECONFERENCE TUESDAY, JULY 31 AT 1 P.M. ET/10 A.M. PT: The NHRA POWERade Series will be hosting the first in a series of teleconferences between now an the end of this inaugural Countdown to the Championship season on Tuesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. If you need the pho ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS ) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
Kurt Busch closed to within 13 points of Chase eligibility with his 11th-place finish in Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, while Ryan Newman received a reprieve in his efforts to make the title chase with six races remaining before the cutoff. Newman's Alltel Dodge crashed after being hit in the left-rear quarter ... Continue reading
Dealers and Media Can Learn More Than Ever about Local Car Buyers
Latest AutoXpert Version Includes Enhanced Buyer Demographics, Attitudes, and Media Behaviors FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 30 -- It just got much easier for local media to demonstrate the value of their audience to advertising auto dealers. Thanks to AutoXpert2, the latest product offering from Experian Research Service ... Continue reading
Delphi NAV300 Brings Next-Generation Technology To Today's Consumers
Newest Delphi portable GPS navigation system gives customers advanced features at an affordable price, including hands-free Bluetooth, voice command, text-to-speech, branded icons, speed limit warnings, ZAGATSurvey® guides and much more TROY, Mich. â Delphi Corporation has launched the next generation of its po ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 30 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has set a new record with its Touareg V10 TDI driven by Ryan Arciero at the 2007 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) race. Arciero's time of 13:17:70 was officially declared the new record holder for the alternative fuel diesel truck high performance s ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Charger SRT 8 Review
DODGE CHARGER SRT 8 TO MUSIC CITY A Classically American Muscle Car to a Classically American City From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [1710] Nashville is one of those places rated near the top of most quality of life surveys. With low unemployment, modest cost of living, ov ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
- 2007 second quarter net income of $293 million - Improvement of $598 million from prior quarter - GMAC cash and certain marketable securities climb to $17.5 billion - Increase from $12.8 billion at first quarter end - ResCap posts significantly lower loss and improved liquidity from prior quarter - Losses narrow to $ ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 30 -- Online advertisers targeting new-vehicle buyers can tailor how quickly their advertising reaches their intended audience by understanding the differences between daily and monthly Web site visitation patterns, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Online Media Study(SM) -- ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BURFORD) - KINETIC SPEED SHOP HOSTS BMW CCA EVENT WITH BORIS SAID
Kinetic Speed Shop hosted well over one hundred BMW CCA members this weekend at its 42,000-square-foot facility located in Buford, Ga. The event aimed to help Kinetic both introduce itself to the Peachtree region of the nationally certified club as well as serve as an awareness day for the Said Head Performance line of ... Continue reading
NHRA (SONOMA) FINAL FRAM-AUTOLITE RESULTS
ANDERSON RACES TO LANDMARK 50TH CAREER VICTORY AT FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS Schumacher, Force and Smith also win at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. -- Greg Anderson recorded his landmark 50th Pro Stock victory Sunday to highlight a spectacular day of drag racing at the FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Racewa ... Continue reading
MINI Reveals the New Clubman: The Other MINI - VIDEO ENHANCED
Additional Member of MINI Family Offers Flexibility, Fun and Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - July 29, 2007: The wraps have finally come off the new MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model range. With an anticipated international debut this fall, the MINI Clubman will go on sale in Europe this November in t ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 30 -- TriMas Corporation announced today that it will hold a conference call with investors on Thursday, August 2, at 2 p.m. EDT to discuss its second quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce July 2007 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - What: Telephone conference call to discuss the Chrysler Group's July sales Who: Darryl Jackson, Vice President - U.S. Sales, Chrysler Group Michael Keegan, Vice President - Volume Planning and Sales Operations, Chrysler Group When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 - 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT Details: Tele ... Continue reading
USW Workers at Goodyear Engineered Products Ratify New Contract; Carlyle Group to Acquire Division
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that it was ratified a contract with the Carlyle Group and the four engineered products plants in the U.S. currently owned by Goodyear Tire and Rubber will become part of EPD, Inc. when the sale between Goodyear and Carlyle is finalized. Members a ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2008 Model Year Prices for Eight Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif., July 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 Avalon full-size sedan, Prius gas-electric hybrid, Yaris subcompact, RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), FJ Cruiser off-road SUV, 4Runner mid-size SUV, Tacoma pickup and ... Continue reading
China Surpasses Germany in Auto Part Exports to the U.S. - Score One Profits
HONG KONG, July 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Score One Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SREA) announced today that according to a recent article published in June by Network Center of MOFCOM, China has surpassed Germany and become the second largest auto parts exporter to the US for the first time. During the first quarter ... Continue reading
Global Topics Headline Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference
WARRENDALE, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Opportunities for the global automotive industry and the transportation challenges in emerging markets are but two of the critical topics that will be explored by experts at the Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference, hosted by SAE International, set Aug. 5-8 ... Continue reading
Digital Ally Awarded Three State Contracts to Supply In-Car Video System to Law Enforcement Agencies
Arkansas, Wisconsin and New Mexico Join West Virginia in Statewide Purchase Authorizations for DVM-500 Digital In-Car Video System Integrated Into Rearview Mirror LEAWOOD, Kan., July 30 -- Digital Ally, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DGLY), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for la ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Number of Premium Shares to be Paid in Its Conversion Offer
DEARBORN, Mich., July 30 -- Ford Motor Company ("Ford") today announced the number of shares of Ford common stock that will constitute the premium to be paid in connection with its conversion offer related to the outstanding 6.50% Cumulative Convertible Trust Preferred Securities of Ford's wholly owned subsidiary trust ... Continue reading
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 7/30/2007 For Immediate Release July 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 1933 Packard Eight Dual Windshield Phaeton to be Offered at Second Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) is celebrating the Champion® brandâs 100th anniversary with a limited-edition special pack assortment of Champion Double Platinum Power⢠spark plugs for the automotive trade. The special assortment features a commemorative over-pack highlighting Ch ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation's Chief Executive Officer Issues Letter to Stockholders
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--In a letter to company stockholders issued today, Dr. Klaus Brandt, Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC: LTHU) stated the following: Dear Shareholders, It is my pleasure to address you all as the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of LTC. I am very excit ... Continue reading
Grace Opens New Innovation Center in Poland
COLUMBIA, Md.--W. R. Grace & Co. is expanding its R&D capabilities in Europe with the official grand opening of an innovation center in Poznan, Poland today. The celebration includes speeches by local government and university officials and business executives, a tour of the facility and a press conference. The facilit ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Awards CH2M HILL for China Project
DENVER, July 30 -- CH2M HILL today announced that it has been recognized by American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) as a key supplier for the recently completed driveline manufacturing facility in Changsu, Jiangsu Province, China. CH2M HILL was the only engineering-construction firm to be named by AAM for its key supplier ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Third-Quarter 2007 Results
TROY, Mich., July 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2007. Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Highlights - Sales from continuing operations of $1.7 billion - 4 percent lower than the same period last year. - Net loss from continuing operations on a GAAP basis was ... Continue reading
Hella Adds Lane-Change Warning to Audi Q7
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 30 -- The upscale 2007 Audi Q7 is the first vehicle sold in North America to offer a new radar-based lane-change warning system developed by Hella. The lane-change assistant system, known as the Audi Side Assist, determines objects in the vehicle's blind spot. The system also recognizes objects no ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Redesigns the Customer Lease Turn-In Process
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 30 -- Chrysler Financial announced today a completely redesigned lease turn-in process to drive showroom traffic and new vehicle sales. The enhancements will simplify the vehicle turn-in inspection process, providing the customer a smooth transition into their next vehicle. The process red ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif. and WILMINGTON, Del., July 30 -- LINE-X(R) Spray-On Bedliners in cooperation with DuPont Performance Coatings is announcing the increased availability of its latest innovation in serious protection: LINE-X XTRA(R), the only color composite coating fortified with DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R). Available at sele ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. and ROADTODATA Merge to Offer Global Price & Specifications Products
Majority Stake Boosts Global Price and Specifications Product Offering SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and LONDON, July 30 -- Representatives from ROADTODATA and R. L. Polk & Co. today announced that they have reached an agreement for Polk to acquire a majority interest in ROADTODATA, a rapidly growing supplier of automotive price a ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Positions Powertrain Group for Growth With New Leadership Roles
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 30 -- Metaldyne today announced Peter Becker has been appointed vice president and general manager of Vibration Control Products, Powertrain Group. In addition, Juergen Depp, vice president of sales and engineering for the Powertrain Group in Europe, has an expanded role that now includes global p ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (ORLANDO) - Dan Shields Wins Chevy-Powered REV IT UP 2007 Orlando Event
New Regional Champion Wins Bondurant School; Houston Winner Ramey Still Leading National Points Race After Four Rounds of Six-City National Driving Competition; Ultimate Grand Prize of a 2008 Corvette Still Up For Grabs With Only Two Events Left This Summer - ORLANDO, FL - July 30, 2007 â Weather was a factor on S ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Concept-cX To Be Unveiled at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
TOKYO - July 30, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its European unit Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. will unveil The MITSUBISHI Concept-cX* at the 62nd Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA; commonly known as the Frankfurt Motor Show) in September. Held at the Frankfurt Messe Complex, the 2007 Frankfurt Motor S ... Continue reading
Chrysler Grand Voyager MPV to be Launched in China
SHANGHAI - July 30, 2007: Chrysler Group recently said it plans to officially introduce the latest generation Chrysler Grand Voyager MPV into the Chinese market as of next year. The model has received five stars in NHTSA's safety ratings, a performance unmatched by Japan-made MPVs. Earlier this year Chrysler Group anno ... Continue reading
Kirin Brewery To Build Ethanol Plant
TOKYO, July 30, 2007; Reuters reported that Kirin Brewery Co. Ltd. Japan's No. 2 brewer, plans to begin experimental production of ethanol using the residue of malt used to make beer as feedstock, a company spokeswoman said on Monday. An estimated 300 million yen ($2.5 million) will be invested to construct a pilot pla ... Continue reading
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Dongfeng Nissan To Launch Two New SUVs in China for 2008
SHANGHAI - July 30, 2007: According to recent news, Dongfeng Nissan plans to introduce two new models, the Nissan SUV Qashqai and the X-Trail, which will be made in Nissan's joint venture plant in 2008. The two newly developed models were launched in the European market and have great sales in the market. The two new S ... Continue reading
Nissan Developing On-board breathalyser system to immobilize vehicle
TOKYO (July 30, 2007) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin testing of a new technology to prevent drink-driving in cooperation with local prefectural authorities in Japan. Nissan is actively engaged in developing a wide range of technologies to improve road safety through the prevention of drink-driving. I ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Breakthrough Technology for Clean Exhaust Emissions
TOKYO (July 27, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a new catalyst for gasoline-powered cars that utilizes only half the precious metal components versus conventional catalyst currently available. This new catalyst will be introduced in future products from fiscal 2008. This technology, developed as part of the ... Continue reading
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