CarDevotion.com Debuts New 'Green Cars' Section and Editor's Blog
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 -- CarDevotion.com, the web's hottest new automotive site is debuting an all-new "Green Cars' section focusing on environmentally-friendly vehicles and a wide-ranging new "From the Driver's Seat" blog of behind-the-scenes observations and outrageous opinions. Edited by veteran journalist Peter Fre ... Continue reading
Hear New Chrysler Vice Chairman Jim Press' Interview on WJR Radio
Posted on The Firehouse Blog Mike Ellis Detroit September 20, 2007; In his first interview since joining Chrysler, Vice Chairman and President Jim Press said, âitâs great to be back on the home team,â and he confidently predicted that the company would gain market share. âI think every 37 or 38 year ... Continue reading
2008 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Not For the Fish & Chips Crowd 2008 ROLLS-ROYCE DROPHEAD COUPE -- THE CONVERTIBLE DRIVE OF A LIFETIME by Marty Bernstein, Itâs not too often â if ever -- one gets to enjoy the lifestyle of a celebrity, trust fund baby or hedge fund manager ⦠ah, but when you do it is so exhilarating! Along with a select ... Continue reading
Leo Burnett Names World-Class Creative Leadership Team for Buick-Pontiac-GMC
Hires McHugh, Taps Cruz, Wyville and Loew to Lead Each Brand CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -- Leo Burnett today announced a new team of creative leaders that will oversee its Buick-Pontiac-GMC assignment as of October 1. Joining Leo Burnett as EVP with responsibility for GMC will be Peter McHugh, 52. McHugh was most recently chief ... Continue reading
NASCAR (CHARLOTTE) - 2008 NASCAR Pets Calendar Features Six Fresh Faces
Driversâ Pets Take Center Stage With Proceeds To Benefit The Greg Biffle Foundation NASCAR Fans can once again spend the year with some of their favorite NASCAR celebrities â driversâ pets! The 2008 NASCAR Pets Calendar is now on sale at select Kmart stores and NASCAR.com. This is the third year The Greg ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH) - TRACY TO RUN AT CHULA VISTA
Champ car champion Paul Tracy will race at Chula vista on sept. 29th& 30th Championship Off Road Racingâs superstars return back to the Quarry at Chula Vista International Raceway on Sept. 29th and 30th. Fans wonât want to miss Champ Car Champion Paul Tracyâs first off road race in his impressive open wh ... Continue reading
Ford's PReVENTive and Active Safety Applications
PREVENT: FORD DEMONSTRATES RESULTS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS AACHEN/VERSAILLES, September 18 2007 â Ford's European Research Centre based in Aachen, Germany, today presented its results for PReVENT, a joint research project co-funded by the EU Commission for improved road safety by means of in ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) - IN THE LOOP
The split between old and new in the 2007 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup dramatically closed at New Hampshire. On one side, there are the four-timers. Two drivers, Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth, are the only two to make each Chase since its 2004 inception. On the other side, the first-timers. Two drivers, Clint Bowy ... Continue reading
NPRA Cites Three New Independent Reports on the Consequences of the Biofuel Mandate
WASHINGTON--NPRA, the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna today called attention to three new reports from the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), FarmEcon.com and the Chesapeake Bay Commission that confirm increasing doubt ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Indy Racing League names John Lewis Vice President, Marketing & League Development<P> 2. ABC Supply Co., to back A.J. Foyt 225 at Milwaukee<P> 3. Testing 1-2-3: Unlimited testing kicks off for Indy Pro Series teams<P> 4. Of note<P> <P> 1. ... Continue reading
Ford's Sync to Change In-Car Mobile Communications
'TOP TEN' WAYS FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY WILL CHANGE IN-CAR COMMUNICATIONS WITH SYNC Staying connected is a way of life now. Recent research from the Consumer Electronics Association shows there are more than 200 million mobile phones in the U.S. Ford Motor Company research also indicates customers want to stay connecte ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - FINDING OF NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT: On September 18, 2007, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Robert Yates Racing. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-race inspection on August 4, 2007 for the NASCAR Busch Series race at Circuit Gille ... Continue reading
ALMS (ROAD ATLANTA) - CIRCUIT SUITS FRANCHITTI'S EYE
Dario Franchitti will race at Road Atlanta for the first time at this year's Petit Le Mans as part of the Andretti Green Racing lineup. The 10th running of Petit Le Mans will mark Dario Franchitti's third start in the American Le Mans Series this season. And after the 10th running of the Series' cornerstone event at Ro ... Continue reading
Ford's North American Sales Chief Retiring
DETROIT, Sept 20, 2007; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co on Thursday said Francisco Codina, North American sales and marketing chief, will retire as the automaker tries to stem a prolonged decline in U.S. sales. Ford is beginning an immediate search for his replacement, the company said in ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Provides Business Update for Second Quarter 2008
- Revises Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Estimate to $.41 to $.43 - ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 20 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that it currently anticipates second quarter 2008 diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $.41 to $.43. ... Continue reading
Robert Bosch LLC to Showcase Advanced Gasoline Systems Technology
WHAT: Worldwide demand for high-efficiency, low emissions automotive powertrain solutions has never been higher. Today, consumers are faced with rising fuel costs and a desire to reduce their impact on the environment. Robert Bosch LLC to showcase its commitment to developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient gasoline power ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Compass Goes On Sale In China
Price Starts At $33,200 (US) SHANGHAI - September 20, 2007: Chrysler has just launched Jeep Compass in the Chinese market in imported unit, which is seen as a potential competitor to locally-built Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 in Chinese market, Shanghai Securities Journal reported today. The report says Chrysler is also ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Makes Leadership Changes
-- John Parker is elected executive vice president of Ford Motor Company - Asia Pacific and Africa. -- Michael Bannister, chairman and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Credit Company, is elected an executive vice president of Ford Motor Company. -- Francisco Codina, group vice president, North American Marketing, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Introduces New Diesel EGR Valve for Lower Emissions
BorgWarner EGR Technology Delivers Higher Force, Improved Durability with Flexible Packaging and Smaller Size AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20 -- BorgWarner aims to meet the future market demands for lower emissions and higher product performance with a new diesel exhaust gas recirculation (DEGR) valve with patented techn ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT ( KANSAS CITY) - Ford Racing and Midwest Ford Dealers Present SPEEDFEST at Kansas
Kansas race fans will have the opportunity to meet some of Ford Racing's biggest stars for autographs and Q&A sessions when the Midwest Ford Dealers present SPEEDFEST at Kansas Speedway on Friday, Sept. 28.</p> <p>The event is free and will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Midway Display Zone at Kansas Speedway where the d ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (GERMANY) - Motorsports; Breeding Ground for Automotive 'Race-Bred'
As the NASCAR(R) season moves into the final 'chase' for the championship, motorsports continues to be the breeding ground for testing and refining automotive technology.</p> <p>Failure of a vehicle component during a race is never an option. This is why Robert Bosch LLC, has historically used the rigors of the race tr ... Continue reading
, (OTCBB: ANRC), a company specializing in the Motorsports Industry, announced today that the Company has signed an Option to Purchase agreement on Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi. Negotiations are complete and the sale will move forward subject to the Company completing its financing. Due diligence an ... Continue reading
American Iron and Steel Institute Intern Concept Cars
American Iron and Steel Institute Unveils the College for Creative Studies and University of Michigan Summer Internship Concept Cars Detroit, MI, September 19, 2007 â Three dynamic automotive forms. Inspired by exoskeletons. Designed âInside Out.â When cars look this good, you canâtlook away. What y ... Continue reading
Judging a Car by Its Cover ... from the 'Inside Out'
American Iron and Steel Institute Unveils the College for Creative Studies and University of Michigan Summer Internship Concept Cars DETROIT, Sept. 20 -- Three dynamic automotive forms. Inspired by exoskeletons. Designed "Inside Out." When cars look this good, you can't look away. Design and engineering students from t ... Continue reading
SPECIAL VIDEO EVENT (GERMANY) Alternative Fuel Volvo Wins at Nürburgring
NURBURGRING, Germany - September 20, 2007: Competing in the "alternative fuels" division, a converted Volvo S40 using bio-ethanol recently won a 6-hour race in Nürburgring, Germany. Team HEICO SPORTIV's two drivers Patrick Brenndörfer and Martin Müller took turns to help steer the vehicle to victory. This is the sec ... Continue reading
Brits Refuse to Live Without Their Wheels on International Car Free Day on 22nd September
LONDON, September 20 -- - 88% of the UK Unaware of Global Initiative ibuyeco, the eco-friendly UK car insurance company, can reveal that the huge green movement is not affecting our love of the car. In fact, 35% of UK residents believe their car usage will actually increase in the future. Only 12% of people questioned ... Continue reading
China's Great Wall May Export Compact Sedans Before Selling Them at Home
SHANGHAI - September 20, 2007: China pickup and SUV maker Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd will roll out its first sedan and a new MPV in one month and a half, Beijing-based Jinghua News reported today. The 1.3 liter compact hatchback, named as "Jingling" in Chinese which means smart, will be priced between 40,000 yuan and 60, ... Continue reading
MESA, AZ Sep 19, 2007; RV buyers can say goodbye to complicated pricing and high-pressure sales negotiations on their next motorhome purchase. Cruise America, the nation's leader in RV rentals and sales across the U.S. and Canada, recently unveiled its new "No-Haggle" pricing program, a simplified sales approach that g ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Customers Starting To Prefer Smaller Vehicles
Housing Situation & Gas Prices Prompt Shift in Customer Tastes MIAMI, Sept. 19 -- Consumers are starting to downsize into smaller vehicles, according to recent customer data analyzed by LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps people transfer car leases. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070605/CLTU058LOGO) A ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Systems Equips Jaguar With Blind Spot Detection
PARIS, September 19 -- Valeo announces today that its award winning Blind Spot detection system will be launched on the 2008 model Jaguar XF. The system continuously monitors the rear blind spots on both sides of the vehicle using radars located behind the rear bumper. When a vehicle is present in either blind spot, th ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Announces New Strategic Business Partnership with Endeavour Capital
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. LLC today announced that Endeavour Capital has made a significant minority investment in the company. With the news of the addition of Endeavour as a strategic business partner, Barrett-Jackson also unveiled plans to move into the companyâs new corporate headquarters ... Continue reading
Mopar Offers New Chrome Grille for the Popular Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
-- The Chrome Grille from Mopar allows customers to personalize their Jeep Wrangler to make a bold statement -- Provides a bright complement to any Wrangler body color for a stylish exterior -- The chrome grille features precise fit and long-lasting good looks CENTER LINE, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Mopar, the Chrysler LLC's o ... Continue reading
Calling All Motorheads: The Bonhams Auction at the Petersen Museum
CALLING ALL MOTOR HEADS: THE BONHAMS ANNUAL PETERSEN AUCTION For immediate release. 17 September 2007 - San Francisco - Each November the 214-year old international auction house Bonhams hosts its famous Bonhams & Butterfields Motorcycle Auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles - a veritable temple for ... Continue reading
2008 Webbys Seek Best Automotive Sites
Contact: Patrick Kowalczyk, patrick@mkpr.com Gita Chandra, gita@mkpr.com MKPR, 212.627.8098 12th ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS SEEKING WORLD'S BEST AUTOMOTIVE SITES Call for Entries for "Oscars of the Internet" Kicks Off September 19, 2007 www.webbyawards.com New York, NY (September 19, 2007) – At which awards show do automoti ... Continue reading
Adhesive offers Superior Strength, Toughness and Chemical Resistance
Adhesive offers Superior Strength, Toughness and Chemical Resistance September 19, 2007-Master Bond EP30D-12 is a uniquely versatile two component elastomer featuring superior strength, toughness and unusually superior chemical resistance developed by Master Bond Inc.EP30D-12 combines the recognized advantageous perfor ... Continue reading
American Honda Selects OEConnection's Online Technology for its Auto Dealerships
Internet-based CollisionLink(R) for Streamlined OE Parts Order Fulfillment to Collision Shops RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- OEConnection LLC, announced today that American Honda Motor Company and OEConnection will jointly engage to provide its CollisionLink Internet-based parts ordering and fulfillment solution to Honda ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics establishes new head office in Oak Park, Michigan
OAK PARK, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced that it has established its new corporate headquarters in Oak Park, Michigan, in the greater Detroit area. ... Continue reading
Beckman celebrates anniversary in Dallas, drives Valvoline Dodge
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES COUNTDOWN TO FOUR Round 3 of 4 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 21-23, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY IN DALLAS, DRIVES THE ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC's Simon Boag to Address Suppliers at Eighth Annual Matchmaker Event
-- Matchmaker, Chrysler LLC's supplier diversity program, hosts 200 minority and Tier 1 suppliers -- Boag to announce new supplier initiative that strengthens Chrysler diversity program AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 19 -- What: Chrysler supplier initiative announcement Who: Simon Boag, Executive Vice President - Procureme ... Continue reading
Country Joe Racing And Brian Scott Pair Up Again For Talladega ARCA Event
Country Joe Racing And Brian Scott Pair Up Again For Talladega ARCA Event TALLADEGA, Alabama (September 19, 2007) - - Officials from Country Joe Racing (CJR) announced today the signing of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) rookie Brian Scott to pilot the team’s No. 32 Country Joe Racing Dodge for next monthâ ... Continue reading
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that David Lilley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer will address representatives from investment institutions at the following event: Investor Conference: CIBC World Markets 2nd Annual Industrials Conference New York, NY TUESDAY, October 2, 2007 ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group One of 15 U.S. Employers Honored by Department of Defense
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 19 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. was one of 15 U.S. employers recently honored with the 2007 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is the highest in a series of Department of Defense awards celebrating employers who have made a significant commitment to employees ... Continue reading
EcoManiacal Productions Targets the World
Exclusive deal signed for ULTIMATE GREEN MACHINES and FINDING GREEN LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 -- EcoManiacal Productions (http://www.ecomaniacal.com/) has signed an exclusive deal with Target Entertainment for the rights to the international sale and distribution of two of EcoManiacal's premiere projects, ULTIMATE GREEN MA ... Continue reading
LONDON--EU commission regulations on emission levels will be the primary driver for the European position, pressure and temperature sensors markets. Moreover, recommendations by the EU commission to vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to offer certain applications as standard, is poised to boost the unit volume sales of sensor ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces New Web Resource for its MOOG® Brand
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation’s (OTCBB:FDMLQ) MOOG® chassis parts brand has launched an extensive new resource through the Company’s global Web site that provides the latest technical information and other valuable tools for technicians who specialize in steering and suspension repair. The highly in ... Continue reading
-- MBA Students from Historically Black College Win Title and $15,000 Grand Prize -- Competition held in conjunction with the National Black MBA Conference in Orlando, Fla. -- Teams from the nation's leading business schools compete for scholarships totaling $35,000 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 19 -- MBA candidates from ... Continue reading
Freescale Launches Global Flexis™ Microcontroller Seminar Series for Embedded Developers
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor has launched a global seminar series designed to provide embedded developers with comprehensive, hands-on training in using Freescale’s Flexis™ QE128 devices, the industry’s first compatible 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). Registration is now open for the Flexis semin ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68831) has announced the addition of “Global Automotives Industry 2006 - Power Point Presentation (Editable)” to their offering. This is to facilitate you with the editable power point presentation on Global Automotive Industry. This ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Conference
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2007. The presentation will provide an overview of Group 1 Automotive and its strategy. Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Mandarin Oriental ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-Cast Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its third quarter 2007 financial results before market hours on Friday, October 19, 2007. On Friday, October 19, 2007, the public is invited to participate in a web-cast conference call with Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, and T ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E Hexagon Metrology Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc, (860) 399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Hexagon Metrology Inc. Contact: Bill Fetter, Director of Marketing and Communications, (920) 906-7514, willliam.fetter@hexagonmetrology.com Link to press release: http://www.he ... Continue reading
Hollenbeck Motorsports Welcomes New Addition To Family
Hollenbeck Motorsports Welcomes New Addition To Family KALAMAZOO, Michigan (September 19, 2007) - - Tera Hollenbeck, wife of ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Jim Hollenbeck gave birth to the couple’s second child, a healthy baby girl early Wednesday morning at a local Kalamazoo, Michigan Hospital. Hailey Aspen Hollenbe ... Continue reading
Honeywell Signs $16 Billion Systems Contract With Airbus on A350 Extra Wide-Body Plane
Agreement Covers Auxiliary Power and Air Management Systems on A350XWB PHOENIX, Sept. 19 -- Honeywell announced today that it has been selected to provide the major mechanical systems for Airbus's new long-range, wide-body A350 aircraft. The contract is expected to generate more than $16 billion (including aftermarket) ... Continue reading
Integrated Circuit Automobile Applications Create Momentum in the Automotive ASIC Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Increasing automobile sales drive the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) market. In particular, the growing global market for automotive ASICs will benefit from the Asian market’s revenue contributions. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.semiconductors.frost.com), World Mark ... Continue reading
It's a tough scenario, says Capps of the Countdown coming into Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES COUNTDOWN TO FOUR Round 3 of 4 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 21-23, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net IT'S A TOUGH SCENARIO, SAYS CAPPS OF THE COUNTDOWN C ... Continue reading
Selling Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Brings Increased Profits and Faster Sales to Manufacturers and Dealers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Although the price of a certified pre-owned vehicle is important, the salesperson is key in influencing both customer consideration of and satisfaction with certified pre-own ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line focuses on cutting point deficit
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC/SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK PONTIAC GTO JASON LINE -- DRIVER ROB DOWNING -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE: 920-733-2330 E-MAIL: PR4KBRacingLLC@earthlink.net 22ND ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY FALL NATIONALS TEXAS MOTORPLEX ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will still focused on winning
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (JIM O) -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE: 920-733-2330 E-MAIL: PR4KBRacingLLC@earthlink.net 22ND ANNUAL ... Continue reading
Kurz-Kasch Acquires the Assets of MacLean Molded from MacLean Vehicle Systems
DAYTON, Ohio--Kurz-Kasch, Inc., a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electromagnetic and engineered composite components, today announced that it has acquired the assets of MacLean Molded Components, LLC from MacLean Vehicle Systems, LLC (“MVS”), an affiliate of privately owned MacLean-Fogg Company. ... Continue reading
Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, Dover
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Krisiloff ready to battle ³The Monster Mile² Lilly/Walgreens team hopes to dial in at Dover DOVER, Del. (September 19, 2007) After enjoying a rare off-weekend, rookie Kyle Krisiloff will get back to work Saturday night at Dover International Speedway for the RoadLoans.com 200. With two previo ... Continue reading
Luhr Returns to Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing for Final Two ALMS Races
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Luhr Returns to Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing for Final Two ALMS Races 3-Time Champ to Team with Dumbreck and Müller in Petit Le Mans Defense Effort BRASELTON, Ga. September 19, 2007 - Two-time defending Petit Le Mans GT2 class victor Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing ann ... Continue reading
Manchester, Inc. to Acquire Value Systems, Inc. and MVP Finance, Inc.
DALLAS, Sept. 19 -- Manchester, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MNCS.OB) announced today the execution of a Letter of Intent with Southern Indiana area based Buy-Here/Pay-Here used car dealers, Chris Hadley, James Hadley and other shareholders to acquire Value Systems, Inc. and MVP Finance, Inc.. The Hadley family has been activ ... Continue reading
Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Head to Dover For NBES Season Finale
Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Head to Dover Hoping to Cap Off ’07 Season on High Note “Huge Guest List Awaits Team GLOCK In Season Finale�?? DOVER, Delaware (September 19, 2007) - - NASCAR Busch East Series (NBES) rookie Michelle Theriault has learned an awful lot in her first full year of NBES comp ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 7th at New Hampshire
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Networkcar Introduces Networkfleet 3500 Wireless Vehicle Management System
SAN DIEGO--Networkcar® announced today the availability of the Networkfleet® 3500 product line, the next evolution of its wireless vehicle management system. Fleet managers use Networkfleet to access real-time productivity and efficiency information on virtually every aspect of their fleet operations. The new 3500 pr ... Continue reading
NHRA - Lucas Looks to Tame Tough Texas Top Fuel Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell LucasOil.com LUCAS LOOKS TO TAME TOUGH TEXAS TOP FUEL FIELD DALLAS (Sept. 19) – There’s not anything more than Morgan Lucas would like to do than to lasso the Top Fuel field at this week’s 22nd annual O’Reilly Fall Nation ... Continue reading
NHRA - Troxel on a Roll...Heading to Lone Star State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell Torco.com TROXEL ON A ROLL HEADING TO LONE STAR STATE DALLAS (Sept. 19) – Reaping all the rewards for the Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA team last weekend in Memphis has Melanie Troxel looking for her first back-to-back wins in her c ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group to Participate in Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, announced today that Roger Penske, Chairman, and Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, will be presenters at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 10:20 a ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Files Second Quarter 10-Q
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 4, 2007 contains a corrected presentation of its accounting for certain inter-company subsidiary investments in its Supplemental Gua ... Continue reading
BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Prairie Hills Motorsport Club is a perfect match for state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology. September 18th, Encore Energy Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: ENCS) announced a partnership with Prairie Hills Motorsport Club to provide its patented heat exchanger technology for the new club's f ... Continue reading
Ryan Smith Has Successful Weekend, Looks Forward to Eldora
Ryan Smith Has Successful Weekend; Looks Forward to Eldora Kunkletown, Penn. (September 17, 2007) – Ryan Smith had a busy weekend. He first traveled to O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, IN for the Banjo 100 PRA Big Car series on Friday night where he finished sixth. He then traveled all night to Susquehanna Sp ... Continue reading
Scelzi shoots for luck, win in Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES COUNTDOWN TO FOUR Round 3 of 4 O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 21-23, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SHOOTS FOR LUCK, WIN IN DALLAS FRESNO, Calif. ... Continue reading
Semcon: Awards Showered on Zooma for Online Campaigns
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: There was one best website award and three other website awards for Zooma by Semcon (STO:SEMC) at the American Web Market Associations annual WebAwards. The assignments Zooma is being awarded for was The Volvo Cars online magazine LIV, which received the Best Magazine Website award a ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and historical financial results. The Company's presentation will be at 1:30 pm ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Dover Race Weekend Highlights
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY NEXTEL Leader Chat When: Breakfast - Friday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. EDT NEXTEL Leader Chat - Friday, Sept. 21, 10:15 a.m. EDT Who: Jimmie Johnson, Driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Where: Media Center, Dover International Speedway NEXTEL Leader Bonus - $1 ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports Race Report - Grand-Am At Miller
Atttached is the final 2007 season race report (PDF format) for the Stevenson Motorsports Corvette Team in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The text of the report also appears below. For more information on the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series visit: http://grandamerican.com/Home.asp For more information on ... Continue reading
News for Release: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Adds Seven Sites and Proposes 12 Sites to the Superfund List* * * Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 19, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding seven new ha ... Continue reading
Tenneco’s Monroe® Brand Recognized as No. 1 in Ride Control by Frost & Sullivan
PALO ALTO, Calif.--The Monroe® shocks and struts brand of Tenneco Inc. is the No. 1 brand of automotive ride control products among U.S. automotive technicians, according to research conducted by Frost & Sullivan. Tenneco executives will receive the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Technicians’ Choice Award, based o ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68832) has announced the addition of “The Automotive Lubricants Market in China: Forecasts and Winning Strategies” to their offering. China's automotive lubricants industry is facing shifting pressures in raw material cost, availabili ... Continue reading
Traffic.com Offers Solutions to Traffic Problems Highlighted in Texas Transportation Institute Study
Web Site, Toll-Free Hotline, and Mobile Alerting Solutions WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 19 -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ company , and a leading provider of personalized traffic information, provides information to help drivers avoid the worsening traffic conditions reported in yesterday's Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) 2007 Urb ... Continue reading
USTelematics, Inc. Reports on Year-End Achievements and Issues Corporate Update
CHICAGO--USTelematics, Inc. (OTC: UTLM.OB), reports its year-end results and other corporate achievements. The Company filed its first Annual Report as a public company on Form 10KSB with the SEC on September 12, 2007, for the period ending June 30, 2007. “This has been a significant year for USTelematics,” says US ... Continue reading
Walker® Exhaust Brand Receives Frost & Sullivan Technicians’ Choice Award
PALO ALTO, Calif.--The Walker® brand of automotive replacement exhaust systems and components has received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Technicians’ Choice Award based on research into the buying preferences of U.S. automotive service and repair professionals. Walker products, manufactured and marketed by Te ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Enters into Supply Agreement with Major European Tier-One Auto Parts Producer
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning Province, China, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Jinzhou Wanyou Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd. ("Jinzhou Wanyou"), had ent ... Continue reading
World of Outlaws World Finals to Air LIVE on SPEED
CONCORD, N.C.--The World Racing Group (OTCBB: DMSP) announces its season-ending event for its World of Outlaws series will be broadcast LIVE on SPEED from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2007. After 140 events and thousands of miles traveling across the country, where more than 1.2 million fans will have attended a World ... Continue reading
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 19 -- University of Missouri-Rolla students returning to fall classes were presented with the opportunity to participate in the state's first-ever demonstration program featuring hydrogen as an alternative fuel to power campus shuttle bus services. Air Products , a leader in the development of ... Continue reading
Flexcar Wins "Brilliant Transportation" Award
SEATTLE--Flexcar received the first-ever âBrilliant Transportationâ award from the inaugural Discover Brilliant international conference and exposition, held at the Seattle Sheraton. Flexcar won the award for its accomplishments in changing peopleâs transportation habits, which has resulted in the reduct ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today announced the opening of its second salvage facility in Canada. Located in London, Ontario, the 24.5-acre greenfield facility will serve the area west of Toronto to Windsor. âCanada is a growing marketplace and Copart is expanding its footprint in that country to meet our cust ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19 -- RouteOne announced today the winners of the Captive and Non-Captive 'Funder of the Year' awards, presented at the F&I Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas and sponsored by RouteOne LLC. For the second straight year, readers of F&I magazine elected GMAC and Wells Fargo Auto Finance the winn ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Voted 'Captive Finance Company of the Year'
More than 1,800 dealers voted in annual F&I magazine poll DETROIT, Sept. 19 -- For the second straight year, automotive dealers voted GMAC Financial Services as "Captive Finance Company of the Year" in an online poll conducted by F&I Management and Technology magazine. The award was presented to GMAC today at the magaz ... Continue reading
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