Branding Substantially Increases the Prices Consumers Are Willing to Pay
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. August 16, 2007; Among consumers who indicate they are highly interested in having a premium surround sound system in their next vehicle, more than 80 percent are willing to pay twice the average market price for a branded system, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 U.S. Automotive ... Continue reading
First Americans Set to Drive the BMW Hydrogen 7 on U.S. Roadways
Will Ferrell Becomes First to be Given a BMW Hydrogen 7 for Everyday Use WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 16 -- BMW today announced the launch of the Hydrogen 7 Pioneer Program as it handed over the keys of a BMW Hydrogen 7 -- the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan -- to Hollywood actor Will Ferrell. Through the Hydrogen 7 ... Continue reading
Ford Fuel Cell Powers Fusion to Land Speed Record - Power From Water - Wow!
FORD SETS LAND SPEED RECORD WITH FORD FUSION HYDROGEN 999 FUEL CELL RACECAR Ford Motor Company made history today by reaching 207.279 mph with the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999, the worldâs first production-based hydrogen fuel cell race car. The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 is Fordâs latest environmental innovation, a ... Continue reading
NHRA (READING) -KURT JOHNSON NOTES
One year ago, Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team came to Reading armed with a new car that had shown tremendous promise in its first three races, opening with consecutive top half qualifying performances and an impressive win in Memphis, TN. This trend seemed ready to continue, as the red, white and blue c ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BRAINERD) - JEGS NOTEBOOK
The focus of a cover story on NHRA.com, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is under drag racing's brightest spotlight this week after winning his 50th NHRA national event title Sunday in Brainerd, Minn. Only 10 other men have reached the 50-win mark and the list reads like a "who's-who" of drag racing royalty. Only John Force (125 wins) ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. If you missed it: A.J. Foyt IV and Jonathan Klein teleconference<p> 2. Mehl inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame<P> 3. Prendeville honored for charitable work<p> 4. Of note<P> <p> 1. ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (BROOKLYN) - IN THE LOOP
Covering every angle and including a number of statistics, NASCARâs Driver Rating has proven incredibly consistent as a means of predicting solid finishes at a given track. For instance, Tony Stewart had the top pre-race Driver Rating at Watkins Glen going into last Sundayâs race (140.1). He won that race, ma ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - KONI Challenge Series Point Leaders Face Challenging Trois-Rivières
Grand-Amâs KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) championship points leaders have all found ways to sit atop the standings without tasting victory during the 2007 season, but hope those initial wins come this weekend in the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in Quebec, the 10th of 12 rounds for ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS BCS (BROOKLYN) - GANASSI/SABATES ADVANCE
Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Wrigleyâs Juicy Fruit® Dodge Team Facts: · Thank you, Wrigley!: The No. 41 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) Dodge will carry the bright yellow color of Wrigleyâs Juicy Fruit one last time this season at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). The Wm. Wrigley Jr. ... Continue reading
Chevy Introduces 155-MPH HHR SS - VIDEO FEATURE
DETROIT - August 16, 2007: Chevrolet has unveiled the latest member of its SS family: the 2008 HHR SS. The four-door vehicle was specifically developed by the GM Performance Division, a team of engineers and designers who work solely on high-performance vehicles. The HHR SS features a turbocharged and intercooled engin ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. â Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that, as part of its diesel heritage search, it has located the oldest operating Volkswagen diesel vehicle in America, a 1977 Rabbit owned by Clint Wilson of Tehachapi, Calif. The Rabbit's was recently verified by Volkswagen of America and Family Volkswag ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Names New Lifestyle Public Relations Manager
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. August 17, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mya Walters as its Lifestyle Public Relations Manager. In this position, Walters will provide strategic direction to Volkswagen and its lifestyle, entertainment and product placement agency partners and serve as a contact ... Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Connectivity a "Must Have" for Model Year '08 Autos
MINNETONKA, Minn.--Automakers preparing cars for the â08 model year have turned to technology to stay competitive. Bluetooth connections for hands-free phone operation, navigation, and support for digital music devices will be available as standard or optional equipment on the majority of â08 models. A survey ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--With soaring gas prices and increasing concerns about global warming and melting of polar regions, developed countries turn to alternative, environmental friendly technologies to reduce dependency on oil and conventional fuels. This move drives demand for hybrid electric and electric vehicles (HEV/EV ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Issues Earnings Outlook
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. said today that market conditions in its Metal Framing segment have not improved as expected. With both sales volumes and selling prices weaker than anticipated, it is unlikely that the Metal Framing segment will return to profitability in the current quarter. This business ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has been awarded new subcontract orders worth approximately $53 million from defense contractor BAE Systems to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or ... Continue reading
Hella Reports 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Profit Gains
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a global tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, reported sales of $5.1 billion in the fiscal year 2006-2007, a gain of eight percent. Hella is one of the 100 largest German industrial companies. Earnings before interest and tax improved to ... Continue reading
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Acknowledges Volvo S80 as 'Top Safety Pick'
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Volvo's signature Scandinavian Luxury sedan has earned IIHS's top honors for vehicle safety in front, side, and rear impact crash protection. Paired with Acura RL and Kia Amanti, Volvo's S80 was one of the best performers. IIHS's announced that "The S80 also earns the Institute's 2007 TOP SAF ... Continue reading
National Launch of Rallies For Fuel Economy
Workers, Business Leaders and Elected Officials to Rally for Reasonable Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards CHICAGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by UAW; Chrysler; Ford; GM: WHAT: Auto workers, business leaders and elected officials will hold a demonstration in support of the bi-partisan ... Continue reading
China'S DCD Produces First Diesel Engine Under Navistar Licensing Pact
Advanced NGD3.0E turbodiesel to power SUVs, pickup trucks, and light commercial vehicles in China CHAOYANG, China, Aug. 16 -- Dongfeng Chaoyang Diesel Engine Co. Ltd. (DCD), one of China's largest diesel engine makers, today began full-scale production of an advanced 3.0-liter automotive diesel engine licensed from an ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Signs LOI To Acquire 49.9% of Automotive Tier II Supplier Carter Group, Inc.
Acquisition To Expand Reach To Automotive Market & Provide World Class Manufacturing Facility POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., Aug. 16 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) ("Smart Energy"), inventor and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) vehicle aftermarket device, today announced it has signed a n ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan presents: Health, Wellness and Wellbeing in Cars
An Exclusive Global Automotive and Transportation Growth Opportunities Briefing on Customer Attitudes to and Perceptions of Advanced Car Technologies Thursday 13 September 2007, Frankfurt, Clemensstraße 9 60487 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland Frost & Sullivan is pleased to host an exclusive breakfast briefing with Auto ... Continue reading
Mekonomen: Net Revenues July 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Mekonomen Group (STO:MEKOB) reported net revenues of SEK 203.7 M for July, an increase of 9.4 per cent compared with the year-earlier period (186.1). The currency effect on net revenues was a negative SEK 0.1 M and, adjusted for the currency effect, net revenues rose by 9.5 per c ... Continue reading
Nissan to Expand TIIDA Sales Across Europe
TRAPPES, France, August 16 -- - TIIDA to be Launched in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Portugal - On Sale From January 2008 - Four and Five Door Models, Three Engines (Two Petrol, One Diesel) Nissan Europe announced today that it will introduce the TIIDA model to a further five markets early next year, follow ... Continue reading
Tetragon Financial Group Limited: Performance Report for July 2007
LONDON, August 16 -- Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey closed-ended investment company traded on the Euronext Amsterdam Exchange under the ticker symbol "TFG." In this performance report, unless otherwise stated we report on the consolidated business incorporating TFG, Tetragon Financial Group LP and ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--21st Century Insurance Group (â21st Centuryâ) announced today that it has scheduled a record date and special meeting date for its stockholders to consider and vote on a proposal to adopt the previously announced definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition by American Int ... Continue reading
NewGen Announces Agreement with Granite Group for Development of ''ReFuel America''
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--NewGen Technologies, Inc. (âNewGenâ) (OTCBB: NWGN) today announced that they have completed a Strategic Agreement with Granite Group Chicago, LLC (âGraniteâ) for the exclusive rights to develop an innovative gas station convenience store prototype design and the rights to immediatel ... Continue reading
British Pair Drive Aston Martin into the Record Books - VIDEO FEATURE
LONDON - August 16, 2007: Bold Brits Richard Meredith and Phil Colley drove into the record books when they and their travel-stained Aston Martin V8 Vantage arrived at the InterContinental London Park Lane on August 14 at the end of an epic 10,000-mile journey from Tokyo to London along the new Asian Highway network of ... Continue reading
2007 Kia Amanti Awarded "GOOD" Rating by U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2007 Kia Amanti (Opirus) awarded "good" rating by U.S. Insurance Institute for highway safety - Kia premium sedan earns highest possible rating in side impact crash test (SEOUL) August 16, 2007 -- Today it was announced that the 2007 Kia Amanti (known as 'Opirus' in many markets) received a "Good" rating from the Insur ... Continue reading
- Ford Motor Company and Linamar Corporation have signed Definitive Agreements for the sale of the Automotive Components Holdings (ACH) PTU business and Converca I Plant in Mexico. - This sale will be the second for ACH operations. It is more evidence of ACH's progress toward achieving its overall strategy to help Ford ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Lease Customers to Receive Personalized Web Services Powered by ChannelNet
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--ChannelNet and Chrysler Financial announced today new, personalized Web services for Chrysler Financial lease customers through chryslerfinancial.com. The Web services powered by ChannelNet, place Chrysler Financial customers in the driverâs seat by enabling them to initiate and manage the lea ... Continue reading
AAA's Renowned Travel, Navigation, Road Service Now Available via Select GPS-Enabled Cell Phones
ORLANDO, Fla.--AAAâs well known proprietary travel information, mapping expertise and road service is now available on select GPS-enabled mobile phones via a newly launched service called AAA Mobile®, AAA announced today. The service provides audible, turn-by-turn directions as well as information such as Diamo ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Six Month Financial Results
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., (OTC BB: HYEG), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of alternative-fueled internal combustion engines and distributed power generation equipment, today announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended June 30, 2007. For the second quarter of 2007, Hydr ... Continue reading
Las Vegas Biofuels Forum Early Registration Deadline Is Friday
To view this email as a web page, please follow this link: <http://www.icebase.com/r.pl?XEXRu4pFdCF3iIVd_4bd5f33f976c9d4d> AFVi Learning Marketplace Presents: Biofuels Drive Economic Solutions September 20, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada âBiofuels Drive Economic Solutionsâ is a nati ... Continue reading
Tickets on Sale for Barrington Concours D' Elegance
Automobile industry's rare, historic, classic, sports and performance cars on exhibit for first time in Chicagoland area Sept. 14 - 16 BARRINGTON, Ill., Aug. 15 -- Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Barrington Concours D' Elegance, scheduled for Sept. 16, 2007, in Barrington, Ill. The Barrington Concours D' Eleg ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: August Fuel Prices Drop Below $3
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 15 -- Fuel prices have declined since mid-July in Illinois and northern Indiana. The average for both states has dropped below $3 for regular unleaded for the first time since April 2007. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 4 ... Continue reading
UAW-Chrysler National Training Center Unveils Its Largest Show of Autoworkers' Art
DETROIT, Aug. 15 -- The New Chrysler and the UAW today opened their largest employee art exhibit to celebrate the creativity and innovation that flourish from executive offices to the shop floor. The jointly sponsored 2007-2008 Artists at Work Exhibition showcases 166 pieces of art, ranging from painting and sculpture ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Completion of CEO Transition and Appointment of EVP - Merchandising
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation (the âCompanyâ) announced today that it filed its remaining fiscal 2006 periodic SEC reports. As previously planned, upon the filing of the remaining fiscal 2006 reports, current Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Maynard Jenkins, retired from the Company, and Law ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are the prepared remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the press conference announcing the indictment of Outlaws Motorcycle Club Members: Good afternoon. Also speaking today will be United States Attorney Stephen Murphy, Ronnie Carter, Deputy Direct ... Continue reading
Unitrin Direct Introduces New Discount to Reward Safe Driving
VISTA, Calif., Aug. 15 -- To reinforce its emphasis on safe driving, Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance is now offering a 6% discount in Georgia off major coverages for customers who sign a pledge to stay focused on the road when they're behind the wheel. "Educating people on how to drive safely goes hand in hand with provi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates National Relaxation Day and Stresses the Importance of Taking Daily Mini-Breaks
-- Teaming up with renowned stress expert, Dr. Erin Olivo, on August 15, National Relaxation Day, Chrysler offers simple tips to help 'on the go' consumers relax and de-stress -- Vehicles, such as the 2008 Town & Country, offer comforting features that can help bustling consumers take a breather and feel right at home ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Reports 2007 Half Year and Second Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (âClean Diesel Technologiesâ or the âCompanyâ) (OTC-BB: CLDS, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), an innovative leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces its results for the three and six month ... Continue reading
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