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NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT

NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT

The National Stock Car Racing Commissioner, Charles Strang, has advised the National Stock Car Racing Commission of the following: As the final appellate authority within NASCAR, the Commissioner held an appeal hearing on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 concerning penalties imposed following the inspection of the shock abs ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Aids California Fire Recovery Effort with Trucks, Funds, Volunteers and Payment Relief

Ford Motor Company Aids California Fire Recovery Effort with Trucks, Funds, Volunteers and Payment Relief

- Ford Motor Company donates trucks and SUVs to Southern California fire departments - Ford Motor Company Fund contributes $100,000 to San Diego Red Cross - Ford Volunteer Corps will assist in ongoing the recovery effort - Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers impacted by the wildfires the opportunity to dela ... Continue reading

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review

Saab has been pushing a "born from jets" theme recently for its vehicles. ... Continue reading

Cummins Reports Strong Third Quarter 2007 Revenues and Earnings

Cummins Reports Strong Third Quarter 2007 Revenues and Earnings

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported record revenues and higher earnings for the third quarter, led by quarterly-best sales in three of its four business segments. Given the Company’s performance through the first nine months of 2007 and the outlook for the fourth quarter, Cummins remains on pace to meet it ... Continue reading

2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review

2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review

There's more to the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor than huge fender flares and exaggerated body bulges. ... Continue reading

Holiday Headache: National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Stressed By Family Road Trips

Holiday Headache: National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Stressed By Family Road Trips

- Families prepare to hit the road this holiday season, citing family time, comfort and control among top reasons - The Dodge brand and recognized packing and travel expert, Susan Foster, provide useful tips to help consumers prepare for this season's holiday travel AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Nearly eight in 10 Am ... Continue reading

EZ Lube Donating $10 From Every Full Service Oil Change to Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

EZ Lube Donating $10 From Every Full Service Oil Change to Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

Southern California Based Company to Donate Portion of Sales to American Red Cross SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 25 -- EZ Lube, LLC announced today that $10 (nearly 30%) of every regular price, full service oil change redeemed through the month of October will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid those affected by the ... Continue reading

Volkswagen CEO Announces New Executive Appointments and Brand Management Restructuring

Volkswagen CEO Announces New Executive Appointments and Brand Management Restructuring

Jacoby Adds Brand Leadership to Chief Executive Officer Responsibilities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc., CEO Stefan Jacoby today announced new executive appointments and realignment of the Volkswagen brand executive management team, taking effect January 1, 2008. Jacoby will add the title o ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Forecasts October Auto Sales: Housing Market Woes Continue to Affect Car Sales

Edmunds.com Forecasts October Auto Sales: Housing Market Woes Continue to Affect Car Sales

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.24 million units, a 2.4 percent increase from October 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This October had 26 selling days, one more than October 2006. When adjusted for ... Continue reading

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Review

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Review

n the realm of four-seat, under-$30,000 convertibles, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is one of the sportier entries. ... Continue reading

2008 Mercury Mountaineer Review

2008 Mercury Mountaineer Review

The Mercury Mountaineer was created at a time when the Ford Explorer was the hottest thing since the planet Mercury. ... Continue reading

2007 Mercury Monterey Review

2007 Mercury Monterey Review

Luxury-themed minivans have become popular among consumers with a bit more money to spend on family transportation. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power: Online Shopping Leads More Buyers to Their Purchase Than Traditional Shopping Methods Among Used-Vehicle Buyers

J.D. Power: Online Shopping Leads More Buyers to Their Purchase Than Traditional Shopping Methods Among Used-Vehicle Buyers

The Majority of Automotive Internet Users Seek Consumer-Generated Automotive Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Among late-model used-vehicle buyers who use the Internet during the shopping process, Internet use has surpassed all other shopping methods as the source for locating the vehicle a buyer ultimately ... Continue reading

2007 Mercury Montego Review

2007 Mercury Montego Review

Until recently, full-size sedans were a dying breed. ... Continue reading

2008 Mercury Milan Review

2008 Mercury Milan Review

n our land of plenty, an abundance of similar choices is a way of life. ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (SONOMA) - Infineon Raceway Takes Annual Food Drive to Drag Strip

SPECIAL EVENT (SONOMA) - Infineon Raceway Takes Annual Food Drive to Drag Strip

Infineon Raceway Takes to the Drag Strip for 7th annual Food Drive SONOMA, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2007) -- Infineon Raceway will take its pledge to help feed those in need this holiday season to its world-famous quarter-mile drag strip for the 7th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The raceway has hosted an extremely popular an ... Continue reading

ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - CLOSE FINISHES THE RULE DURING 2007 SEASON

ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - CLOSE FINISHES THE RULE DURING 2007 SEASON

Five American Le Mans Series races this season were decided by one second or less The numbers bear it out: the 2007 American Le Mans Series was the closest and most competitive on record. Thirteen of the 50 closest finishes in Series history came during this season's 12-round schedule, a statistic that stands head and ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (CHARLOTTE) - NASCAR Foundation Track Walk At Atlanta Motor Speedway Promises To Be A 'Spooktacular' Time

SPECIAL EVENT (CHARLOTTE) - NASCAR Foundation Track Walk At Atlanta Motor Speedway Promises To Be A 'Spooktacular' Time

Race fans will get the opportunity to “track and treat” at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, as part of The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk to benefit The NASCAR Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities’ (SCC) Atlanta Chapter. The event will wrap up The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk ... Continue reading

NHRA (GLENDORA) - POWERADE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVERS IN SPOTLIGHT

NHRA (GLENDORA) - POWERADE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVERS IN SPOTLIGHT

NHRA POWERade Series drivers representing all four professional categories will be the featured guests at the annual NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, th ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LIVONIA) - FORD RACING GT500 SUPERCHARGER GIVES THE SNAKE MORE VENOM

SPECIAL EVENT (LIVONIA) - FORD RACING GT500 SUPERCHARGER GIVES THE SNAKE MORE VENOM

Owners of the new Ford GT500 are justifiably proud of their car and proud of the 500 horsepower under the hood. Now the engineers at ROUSH and Ford Racing Technologies, the collective leaders in Ford powertrain development, have unveiled a new Ford Racing GT500 Supercharger which boosts the performance to 605 horsepowe ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: MINI Introduces Clubman to Asia - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: MINI Introduces Clubman to Asia - VIDEO ENHANCED

TOKYO - October 25, 2007: MINI, the world-famous premium manufacturer, celebrated a very special debut in Asia yesterday at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, with the new MINI Clubman to be admired for the first time in the capital city of Japan from 26 October – 11 November 2007 at the Makuhari Fairgrounds. Approximatel ... Continue reading

WealthTV Lets Viewers Decide the Best Cars for 2008

WealthTV Lets Viewers Decide the Best Cars for 2008

Interactive High Def TV Show to Highlight the Best Cars for '08 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25 -- WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high definition, announced today that its on-line polls are open for viewers to decide the best cars of 2008. WealthTV continues its tradition of allowing ... Continue reading

2007 Third Quarter Auto Insurance Pricing Report from Leading Auto Insurance Agency, Insurance.com

2007 Third Quarter Auto Insurance Pricing Report from Leading Auto Insurance Agency, Insurance.com

CLEVELAND--Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports that car insurance rates are continuing to decrease depending on geographical location. The company’s “2007 Third Quarter Auto Insurance Pricing Report” indicates that the national decline in annual premiums has conti ... Continue reading

Amerigon to Present at ArgusVision: Eyes on the Global Economy Conference in New York City

Amerigon to Present at ArgusVision: Eyes on the Global Economy Conference in New York City

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, announced today that President and CEO Daniel R. Coker is scheduled to make a presentation at the ArgusVision: Eyes on the Global ... Continue reading

Autoliv: Financial Report July - September 2007

Autoliv: Financial Report July - September 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Sales: Up 10% to $1,557 million EBIT: Up 8% to $110 million Continued strong cash flow For the three-month period ended September 30, 2007, Autoliv Inc. and (STO: ALIV) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – reported record sales, operating income and cash flow for ... Continue reading

California Software Company Limited (Calsoft) partners with Marketics Technologies.

California Software Company Limited (Calsoft) partners with Marketics Technologies.

Hi, Please find attached and enclosed the Press Release on California Software Company Limited (Calsoft) partners with Marketics Technologies. The partnership between Calsoft and Marketics will facilitate offerings Marketics' solution to Calsoft's customers globally. Marketics will provide cutting-edge analytics soluti ... Continue reading

CAR PR USA to Represent NASCAR Team Johnny Davis Motorsports and Veteran NASCAR Driver Kertus Davis

CAR PR USA to Represent NASCAR Team Johnny Davis Motorsports and Veteran NASCAR Driver Kertus Davis

PHOENIX--CAR PR USA has announced representation of NASCAR Busch series race team Johnny Davis Motorsports based in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Johnny Davis Motorsports has asked the organization to develop a full sponsorship program for the 2008 season. CAR PR USA will contribute public relations efforts to the team. ... Continue reading

Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 8.6% Growth in Target Urban Zones on Strong Underwriting Results

Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 8.6% Growth in Target Urban Zones on Strong Underwriting Results

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 25 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance, today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (in millions, except per share amounts and ratio ... Continue reading

LKQ Corporation Announces 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results With Record Revenue and Continued Margin Expansion

LKQ Corporation Announces 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results With Record Revenue and Continued Margin Expansion

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 -- LKQ Corporation today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2007, with revenue of $243.5 million, net income of $14.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.25. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO) "We exceeded our previously issued earnings estima ... Continue reading

More than $130,000 on the line as AMS Pro Mods hit The Strip

More than $130,000 on the line as AMS Pro Mods hit The Strip

Press Release For Immediate Release More than $130,000 on the line as AMS Pro Mods hit The Strip LAS VEGAS, Nevada (October 25, 2007) - More than $130,000 in prizes and purse money is on the table as the AMS Pro Mod Challenge presented by Tindle Enterprises, Inc. contests its last event of the season at The Strip at La ... Continue reading

Navistar Releases Unaudited Restated 2003-2005 Financial Data; Reaffirms 2009 Revenue Growth and Margin Targets

Navistar Releases Unaudited Restated 2003-2005 Financial Data; Reaffirms 2009 Revenue Growth and Margin Targets

NEW YORK--Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC:NAVZ) today released summary preliminary and unaudited results for fiscal years ended October 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005, marking progress toward becoming a current filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Navistar’s senior management also provided the co ... Continue reading

Penske Automotive Reports Third Quarter Results

Penske Automotive Reports Third Quarter Results

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today reported that third quarter income from continuing operations increased 17.4% to $42.4 million and related earnings per share increased 18.4% to $0.45. Third quarter net income increased 28.7% to $43.4 million and relat ... Continue reading

SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With Baotou North-Benz Heavy Duty Truck Co. Ltd.

SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With Baotou North-Benz Heavy Duty Truck Co. Ltd.

RUIAN CITY, China, Oct. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive air brake valves and related components in China, today announced that it has entered into a technology development agreement with Baotou North- Benz Heavy Duty Truck Co. Ltd. (''North-Benz"). ... Continue reading

Tim Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway

Tim Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway

Tim Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway Battered and Bruised from Martinsville wreck, Green Light team charges ahead When the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series visited the Atlanta Motor Speedway in March, Tim Sauter stood a disappointing 26th in the point standings. Tim brought the Lester Buildings #07 home in 21st de ... Continue reading

Alcoa Testifies in Support of Climate Security Act

Alcoa Testifies in Support of Climate Security Act

NEW YORK--Alcoa expressed its support of the America’s Climate Security Act during testimony before a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions for Global Warming and Wildlife Protection in Washington, D.C. Kevin Anton, Alcoa Vice President and President of Materials Management, speaking befor ... Continue reading

Autobytel to Report 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, November 8, 2007

Autobytel to Report 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, November 8, 2007

IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that the company expects to release its 2007 third quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 8, 2007. Autobytel management will also host a conference call that afternoon at 5:00 p.m. ... Continue reading

AVL iGeneration(TM) Exhaust Emission Measurement Systems

AVL iGeneration(TM) Exhaust Emission Measurement Systems

First North American Demonstration to be at Testing Expo North America NOVI, Mich., Oct 25 -- AVL's new generation of innovative exhaust emission sampling and measuring systems, dubbed "AVL iGeneration(TM)," is now available in North America and will be introduced and demonstrated in the AVL booth (#16000) at the Testi ... Continue reading

Belron US Announces Promotion of Harrison to Chief Operations Officer

Belron US Announces Promotion of Harrison to Chief Operations Officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25 -- Dan H. Wilson, president and chief executive officer, Belron US Inc. announced today the promotion of Rich Harrison, 42, to COO (chief operations officer) and senior vice president of Belron US. In his new role, Harrison will assume executive management responsibility for the company's field ... Continue reading

CSK’s Monster Truck, Scarlet Bandit, Sports New Paint Job in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CSK’s Monster Truck, Scarlet Bandit, Sports New Paint Job in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PHOENIX--The Scarlet Bandit, a 10,000 pound, 1,600 horsepower monster truck sponsored by CSK Auto stores, Checker, Schuck’s, Kragen, and Murray’s, debuted earlier this month at the West Coast Monster Truck Nationals in Red Bluff, California sporting a huge pink “Crush Out Breast Cancer” ribbon. Dawn Creten, 34- ... Continue reading

Eaton To Participate In Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference On November 6

Eaton To Participate In Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference On November 6

CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will participate in the Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on November 6. Richard H. Fearon, executive vice president - chief financial and planning officer, will begin speaking at 4:05 p.m. Eastern time (3:05 p.m. ... Continue reading

Exousia Participates in U.S. Trade Mission to China

Exousia Participates in U.S. Trade Mission to China

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EXOU) is pleased to announce that they were represented in a press conference, held October 20th at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's Manhattan Federal Plaza, to publicize the upcoming U.S. trade mission to China. The press conference featured a ... Continue reading

First "LEED" Platinum Rated Green Building, in the Middle East, Inaugurated in Dubai

First "LEED" Platinum Rated Green Building, in the Middle East, Inaugurated in Dubai

DUBAI, U.A.E., October 25 -- - The Headquarters of Pacific Controls is the First Platinum Rated Green Building in the Middle East and Sixteenth in the World Pacific Control Systems, an automation company with operations around the world, today inaugurated its headquarters in Techno Park, Dubai. The headquarter building ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company - October U.S. Sales Conference Call

Ford Motor Company - October U.S. Sales Conference Call

You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's October U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 1, 2007 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the st ... Continue reading

Midas Reports Third Quarter Earnings Per Shareof $0.21 after Special Items of $0.02 Per Share;Year-to-Date Operating Cash Flow Per Share up 27 Percent

Midas Reports Third Quarter Earnings Per Shareof $0.21 after Special Items of $0.02 Per Share;Year-to-Date Operating Cash Flow Per Share up 27 Percent

ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. reported net earnings of $3.0 million—or $0.21 per diluted share—for the third quarter ended Sept. 29, 2007, compared to net earnings of $2.4 million—or $0.16 per diluted share—in the prior year. Third quarter results in both years included special items of $0.02 per share, primarily c ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Reports Third Quarter Marked by Sales Growth, Record Backlog and Increased Capacity

Spartan Motors Reports Third Quarter Marked by Sales Growth, Record Backlog and Increased Capacity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Reports Third Quarter Marked by Sales Growth, Record Backlog and Increased Capacity CHARLOTTE, Michigan, Oct. 25, 2007 - Spartan Motors, Inc. reported a 36.8 percent year-over-year increase in net sales, a 66.0 percent year-over-year increase in backlog and a substantial increase in ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Reports Third Quarter Marked by Sales Growth, Record Backlog and Increased Capacity

Spartan Motors Reports Third Quarter Marked by Sales Growth, Record Backlog and Increased Capacity

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. reported a 36.8 percent year-over-year increase in net sales, a 66.0 percent year-over-year increase in backlog and a substantial increase in production capacity for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007. Spartan, a leading manufacturer of custom vehicle chassis and em ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Dividend, Declares Special Dividend

Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Dividend, Declares Special Dividend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Dividend, Declares Special Dividend CHARLOTTE, Michigan, October 25, 2007 - Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors declared a special dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. As announced in May 2007, Spartan will also pay its second regular c ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Dividend, Declares Special Dividend

Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Dividend, Declares Special Dividend

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors declared a special dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock. As announced in May 2007, Spartan will also pay its second regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share, for total dividend payments of $0.13 per share in 2007. All financ ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results on November 8, 2007

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results on November 8, 2007

CARSON, Calif., Oct. 25 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, on Thursday, November 8, 2007, after the market close. The Company will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors following the earnings release on T ... Continue reading

Valera Global Joins Chicago Climate Exchange, Commits to Offset 100% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Valera Global Joins Chicago Climate Exchange, Commits to Offset 100% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

NEW YORK & CHICAGO--Valera Global, the premier provider of executive transportation solutions, and Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world’s first and North America’s only voluntary but legally binding greenhouse gas emission registry, reduction and trading system, announced today that Valera Global has joined CC ... Continue reading

WallSt.net Updates Investment Community Through All-New Interview With Revenge Designs Operating Under The Ticker Symbol SHCM

WallSt.net Updates Investment Community Through All-New Interview With Revenge Designs Operating Under The Ticker Symbol SHCM

DECATUR, Ind.--Peter Collorafi, Founder, Chairman of “Revenge Designs” which presently is operating under the name Southern Cosmetics, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHCM) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net. Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the company and its gro ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results

Largest Quarter for New OEM Additions Fuels Year-Over-Year Third Quarter Gains in Gross and Net Subscribers; Third Quarter Ending Subscribers Exceed 8.5 Million; Year-Over-Year Revenue Increases 20 Percent WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. today announced earnings for the three-month period ended ... Continue reading

YRC Worldwide Names New Board Members; Michael T. Byrnes and Mark A. Schulz Join Board of Directors Expanding Focus on International Strategy

YRC Worldwide Names New Board Members; Michael T. Byrnes and Mark A. Schulz Join Board of Directors Expanding Focus on International Strategy

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 25 -- YRC Worldwide Inc. announced today that Michael T. Byrnes and Mark A. Schulz have joined YRC Worldwide's Board of Directors. Byrnes, 61, has more than two decades of direct experience in China. Until his retirement at the end of 2005, he served as President, Tyco International China. Pri ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (DOVER, DEL.) - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter

RACING BUSINESS (DOVER, DEL.) - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter

DOVER, Del., Oct. 25 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007. For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, revenues were $40,951,000 compared with $42,441,000 in the comparable quarter of 2006. The Company promoted a total of seven major motorspo ... Continue reading

Kettering University to Build New Science & Technology Incubator Building

Kettering University to Build New Science & Technology Incubator Building

FLINT, Mich.--The economic re-development of Flint gains one more step of momentum this week when Kettering University breaks ground for a facility dedicated to developing new science and technology opportunities. Kettering President Stan Liberty said the University is planning to construct an approximately 12,000-squa ... Continue reading

Daimler Posts Group EBIT of Euro 1.9 Billion (US$2.7 Billion) in Third Quarter of 2007

Daimler Posts Group EBIT of Euro 1.9 Billion (US$2.7 Billion) in Third Quarter of 2007

- Net loss of - euro 1,533 million (US$-2,180 million) (Q3 2006: net profit of euro 868 million, US$1,234 million), thereof minus euro 2.6 billion (US$ 3.7 billion) from the Chrysler transaction - Revenues up by 6% to euro 25.7 billion (US$36.5 billion) - EBIT of at least euro 8.5 billion (US$12.1 billion) anticipated ... Continue reading

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Second Quarter 2007

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Second Quarter 2007

TOKYO, Oct. 25 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. , today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the fiscal first half ended September 30, 2007. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2007 totaled JPY 208.4 billion (USD 1,80 ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Posts Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

BorgWarner Posts Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

Refines Full Year Guidance to the High End of the Range AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- BorgWarner Inc. reported record third quarter sales and earnings for 2007. Strong demand for fuel-efficient engine and drivetrain technology around the world boosted results. Third Quarter Highlights: -- Record third quarter sales o ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Subsidiary Hino Motors Unveils Motorcoach with SPD-Smart Windows

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Subsidiary Hino Motors Unveils Motorcoach with SPD-Smart Windows

WOODBURY, N.Y.--At the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007, Hino Motors, Ltd., a subsidary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is featuring a new concept motorcoach with windows using Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-Smart light-control technology. The S’elega Premium, with its variable tint SPD “smart” windows, wa ... Continue reading

Kia to introduce Borrego to China in 2008

Kia to introduce Borrego to China in 2008

Kia to introduce Borrego to China in 2008 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3678/Kia-to-introduce-Borrego-to-China-in -2008.html Shanghai. October 25 (Gasgoo.com) - Kia Motors plans to introduce three models each year to Chinese market in the next couple of years, a company official said. "Kia will introduce three models, ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (DOVER, DEL.) - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

RACING BUSINESS (DOVER, DEL.) - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

DOVER, Del., Oct. 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 10, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2007. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (HUNTERSVILLE, NC.) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, Memphis Preview

TEAM REPORTS (HUNTERSVILLE, NC.) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, Memphis Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyle Krisiloff Memphis Preview Lilly/Walgreens set to make noise in Tennessee HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (October 24, 2007) ­ Back to compete on one of the first tracks he ever laid rubber on as a NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) competitor, Kyle Krisiloff returns to Memphis Motorsports Park this Saturday for t ... Continue reading

Changan Suzuki to launch 4 new models next year

Changan Suzuki to launch 4 new models next year

Changan Suzuki to launch 4 new models next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3677/Changan-Suzuki-to-launch-4-new-model s-next-year.html Shanghai. October 25 (Gasgoo.com) ¨CThe Chongqing-based Changan Suzuki Automobile Co plans to launch four new models next year, a senior company official said. Changan Suzuki, a join ... Continue reading

Microheat Produces One Millionth HotShot(R) Unit

Microheat Produces One Millionth HotShot(R) Unit

Popular heated washer fluid windshield de-icer manufactured at Farmington Hills headquarters FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Microheat, Inc., a Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, produced its one-millionth HotShot(R) unit, the company's revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de- icing syste ... Continue reading

Toyota Camry scores best in Chinese crash test

Toyota Camry scores best in Chinese crash test

Toyota Camry scores best in Chinese crash test http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3669/Toyota-Camry-scores-best-in-Chinese- crash-test.html Shanghai, October 25 (Gasgoo.com)-C-NCAP, the Chinese crash test authority released the latest test result for eight models sold in the Chinese market. Five of the eight cars got 5-star ... Continue reading

Top 10 best selling SUV brands in Chinese market in September

Top 10 best selling SUV brands in Chinese market in September

Top 10 best selling SUV brands in Chinese market in September http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3681/Top-10-best-selling-SUV-brands-in-Ch inese-market-in-September.html Shanghai. October 25 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Honda CR-V sold 5,517 vehicles in Chinese market in September, ranked first in China¡¯s SUV market, according ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Audi Metroproject Quattro - High Tech in Compact Form

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Audi Metroproject Quattro - High Tech in Compact Form

TOKYO - October 25, 2007: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends dynamic styling with exemplary economy of space and supreme quality in trailblazing fashion. At the same tim ... Continue reading

The Only Pininfarina-Bodied 1963 Corvette 'Rondine' Concept to Be Sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction

The Only Pininfarina-Bodied 1963 Corvette 'Rondine' Concept to Be Sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The world’s only 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Speciale “Rondine” (Ron-di-nay) will be sold at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Penned by design legend Tom Tjaarda while he was at the world-renown Pininfarin ... Continue reading

Subaru Tribeca Named Best Resale Value in Crossover Segment

Subaru Tribeca Named Best Resale Value in Crossover Segment

- Subaru brand remains an industry leader in residual value according to ALG - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 24 -- The 2008 Subaru Tribeca was named best resale value in the crossover utility vehicle segment by Automotive Lease Guide (ALG). The Subaru brand remains an industry leader in residual value, ranking fourth overall ... Continue reading

Current Market Conditions Could Lead to Cheaper Gasoline Prices, Says Dallas Fed's Economic Letter

Current Market Conditions Could Lead to Cheaper Gasoline Prices, Says Dallas Fed's Economic Letter

DALLAS, Oct. 24 -- If current market conditions prevail, gasoline prices are set to rise over the next few months and then fall over the next three years, according to the October issue of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Economic Letter. The October Economic Letter can be found at: http://www.dallasfed.org/research ... Continue reading

Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Announces Ninth Annual Residual Value Awards for the Top Segment Leaders and Brand Residual Value Awards

Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Announces Ninth Annual Residual Value Awards for the Top Segment Leaders and Brand Residual Value Awards

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 24 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) today announced its annual Residual Value Awards, which honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional three-year lease term. This year's awards are based on 2008 model ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Names Ray Day To Lead Global Communications Team

Ford Motor Company Names Ray Day To Lead Global Communications Team

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 24 -- Ford Motor Company today announced the appointment of Ray Day as vice president of Communications. Day will lead all of the company's global external and internal communications and public relations activities, reporting to Jim Farley, the company's new group vice president of Marketing and ... Continue reading

Report Targeted At Auto Parts Producers And Car Makers Discusses All Aspects Of The Chinese Auto Industry

Report Targeted At Auto Parts Producers And Car Makers Discusses All Aspects Of The Chinese Auto Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72589) has announced the addition of China Auto Parts Market Report, 2007 to their offering. This report is comprised of four parts -- Status quo of China auto parts industry, Development forecast in 2007, Competition strategies of enterp ... Continue reading

Advanced Copper-and-Brass Heat Exchangers Well Suited for Clean Diesel Passenger Vehicles

Advanced Copper-and-Brass Heat Exchangers Well Suited for Clean Diesel Passenger Vehicles

NEW YORK--The availability of new fuels and new exhaust treatment systems has ignited interest in diesel engines for passenger vehicles, SUV and light trucks. According to the International Copper Association, superior durability and high cooling efficiency make CuproBraze® heat exchangers especially well suited to ... Continue reading

PACCAR Achieves Solid Third Quarter Sales and Profits

PACCAR Achieves Solid Third Quarter Sales and Profits

BELLEVUE, Wash.--“PACCAR achieved very good revenues and net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007,” said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s balanced global diversification, with over 60 percent of revenues originating outside of the U.S. and a doubl ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology Featured at Tokyo Auto Show on Nissan GT-R Sports Car

BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology Featured at Tokyo Auto Show on Nissan GT-R Sports Car

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 24 -- BorgWarner's leading dual-clutch transmission technology is showcased at the Tokyo Auto Show on the 2008 Nissan GT-R sports car, dubbed the most eagerly anticipated car in a generation by the automotive press. "The Nissan GT-R is a great driving machine and one that is a superb platform ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Reports Results for Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter

Arctic Cat Reports Results for Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales of $205.2 million for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended September 30, 2007, compared with $285.3 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter were $13.9 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, versus $20.0 million, or $1.03 per dil ... Continue reading

SafeAuto Insurance Offers Road Readiness Tips for Drivers

SafeAuto Insurance Offers Road Readiness Tips for Drivers

Insurance company finds preparation is key for keeping drivers safe COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 24 -- SafeAuto Insurance Company is offering drivers ten Road Readiness Tips to ensure driver safety and prevent accidents and breakdowns before they happen. SafeAuto's Road Readiness Tips are based on market experience and by trac ... Continue reading

Vancouver Classic Motorcycle Builder Unveils 'The Old School' American Look with Today's Technology and Reliability

Vancouver Classic Motorcycle Builder Unveils 'The Old School' American Look with Today's Technology and Reliability

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 24 -- The Old School Motorcycle Company today, announces, not only the launch of its interactive web site http://www.oldschoolmotorcycles.com/, but unveils the Company's newest re-creations of an American Icon Motorcycle, says Simon Sorriento, President and CEO. "We are excited about t ... Continue reading

Nuance Communications Challenges Distracted Drivers

Nuance Communications Challenges Distracted Drivers

BURLINGTON, Mass.--What: Contestants equipped with a traditional cell phone will compete against a driver using Nuance speech solutions to conduct a number of mobile device-related tasks in a simulated driving environment. Speed is not the critical measurement in this race, but rather minimizing distraction and ensurin ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda Taiki Unveiled - VIDEO ENHANCED

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda Taiki Unveiled - VIDEO ENHANCED

TOKYO - October 24, 2007: The Mazda Taiki makes its debut appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007. The fourth concept car in the Nagare (flow) design theme series, Mazda Taiki continues the evolution from the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze by further advancing and refining the theme through a fusion of Nag ... Continue reading

Fwd: NHRA NEWS: NHRA BREAKFAST AT SEMA SHOW TO SHOWCASE POWERADE COUNTDOWN TO...

Fwd: NHRA NEWS: NHRA BREAKFAST AT SEMA SHOW TO SHOWCASE POWERADE COUNTDOWN TO...

I thought you would be interested in this information. Once again, thank you for your time and consideration. We appreciate your interest in NHRA POWERade Drag Racing, JEGS, Jeg Coughlin Jr, and the JEGS Foundation "Racing for Cancer Research" efforts. ... Continue reading

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