IntelliChoice.com Names Top Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Programs for 2008
LAS VEGAS--IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading provider of automotive cost and value analysis and part of Source Interlink Media, today announced the winners of its ninth annual ranking of certified pre-owned (CPO) manufacturer-sponsored programs. Overall, Volvo beat out Cadillac for the best Luxury ... Continue reading
- The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler Financial to donate $100,000 each to The Rescue Task Force's California fire relief - Organization to provide support to California citizens in need and rural fire departments - Chrysler employees to travel to California to distribute supplies AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Chrys ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact John Olguin at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 Hmiel Joins Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates as Manager of Competition CONCORD, N.C. (October 26, 2007) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today Steve Hmiel, former director of ... Continue reading
Since its introduction last year, the Nissan Versa has been grouped with the recent wave of subcompact import cars. ... Continue reading
The United States — home of an $11.7-trillion GDP and Walker, Texas Ranger — should know a thing or two about swagger. ... Continue reading
Edmund's 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Review
The funny thing about the Nissan Pathfinder is how it seems to search for a new identity every few years. ... Continue reading
Sport-utility vehicles have evolved with as much efficiency as living, breathing organisms. ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
Too often Mitsubishis end up on the fringe of major vehicle segments. ... Continue reading
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: BMW Debuts a Diverse Offering of Cars and Technologies - VIDEO EHHANCED
TOKYO - October 25, 2007: The BMW Concept 1 Series tii, the fifth concept car presented by BMW in 2007, features lightweight materials, optimised aerodynamics and a race-inspired interior. The new BMW M3 Saloon is the second body version of the BMW M3, powered by the new 4.0-litre 309 kW/420 hp V8, which enables the ca ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAGUNA SECA) - PENSKE RACING PORSCHE RS SPYDER TEAM ENDS DREAM SEASON
In an exciting race similar to the event two weeks ago at Road Atlanta, Timo Bernhard (Germany) and Romain Dumas (France) scored their eighth LMP2 win of the season in the Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder at the American Le Mans Series finale at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. Bernhard and Dumas, who clinched the drivers cha ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAGUNA SECA) - RISI-KROHN FERRARI POST-RACE REPORT FROM LAGUNA SECA
The exciting American Le Mans Series finale race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca saw the No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GT of Mika Salo and Jamie Melo clinch the ALMS GT2 class Driver and Team Championships. Additionally Ferrari grabbed the coveted Manufacturer's Championship. The No. 61 Risi-Krohn Ferrari 430 GT, w ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAGUNA SECA) - CREATION TEAM TAKE LMP 1 PODIUM AT LAGUNA
For the second time in just two weeks, the Creation team stepped up onto the LMP1 podium â this time at the challenging Laguna Seca circuit in California. After experiencing no major problems throughout the four-hour race, apart from some difficulty in getting the tyres back up to temperature after the five full c ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAGUNA SECA) - WOLF HENZLER: SECOND AGAIN IN MONTEREY
Tafel Racing's Wolf Henzler followed up his great second place on the GT2 podium two weeks ago with a further fine finish in today's season-closing four hour race at Laguna Seca. The German driver and his team mate, Dominik Farnbacher, drove magnificently to take their #71 Porsche 997 RSR from the very back of the grid ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby's Personal 1969 GT500 to Be Sold at 2008 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Carroll Shelby will sell his 1969 GT500 convertible, which he has owned since it was new, at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. It is the only Ford-based Shelby Mustang that he has owned continually since it rolled off the a ... Continue reading
NASCAR (MOORESVILLE, N.C.) - Earnhardt Jr. Launches The Dale Jr. Foundation
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced the launch of The Dale Jr. Foundation Tuesday night at the eighth annual Dale Jr. Celebrity Sports Auction, held at Founders Hall in Charlotte, N.C. His newly-formed charitable organization is dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals, primarily youth, ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Increase in Fourth-Quarter 2007
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, October 26 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today reported record sales and earnings for its 2007 fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations totaled US$0.78, up 26% from US$0.62 last year. Sales for the 2007 fourth quarter totaled US$9.0 billion, up 11% from US$8.2 billion in 2 ... Continue reading
Nissan contributes 329 million to Renault earnings
OCTOBER 26, 2007; Nissan today announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2007/2008 (April 1, 2007 â September 30, 2007). After restatement, the profit reported by Nissan for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007/2008 (July 1, 2007 â September 30, 2007) will make a positive contribution to ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Names New Chief Customer Officer
-- Douglas D. Betts to be 'advocate for the customer' -- Veteran quality executive joins Chrysler team AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Chrysler LLC today named 21- year quality assurance veteran Douglas D. Betts Vice President and Chief Customer Officer (CCO). This newly created role assumes responsibility for corporat ... Continue reading
Washington DC October 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that when it comes to design, Japanese automakers have long been known for thinking outside the box. So it should surprise no one that at the Tokyo auto show this week, Honda unveiled its Puyo concept car that has no sharp edges and is covered in soft silico ... Continue reading
BMW plans local production of new X3 in China
BMW plans local production of new X3 in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3700/BMW-plans-local-production-of-new-X3 -in-China.html Shanghai. October 26 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker BMW AG may have a plan to locally produce its new X3 in China by the second half of 2010. German magazine Auto Motor und Sport cited a B ... Continue reading
Chery's QQ Tops Subcompact Market in 13 Chinese Provinces
Chery's QQ tops subcompact market in 13 provinces http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3692/Chery-s-QQ-tops-subcompact-market-in -13-provinces.html Shanghai. October 26 (Gasgoo.com) - Chinese automaker Chery's subcompact car model, QQ, has aced in 13 out of 32 provinces or municipalities in China in January -August period, ac ... Continue reading
China sees fastest growing SUV market in September
China sees fastest growing SUV market in September http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3690/China-sees-fastest-growing-SUV-marke t-in-September.html Shanghai. October 26 (Gasgoo.com) Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) has become the fastest growing segment in Chinese automobile market. In September, a total volume of 34,500 SUV v ... Continue reading
Vice Chairman Fin O'Neill Leaves Reynolds and Reynolds
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that Finbarr J. O'Neill has left the company. The announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of the merger between Reynolds and Reynolds and Universal Computer Systems (UCS). O'Neill, who had served as vice chairman of the company throughout the first y ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces Board of Directors and Executive Management Changes
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that Terry Keating, the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board plans to retire from active employment as an officer of the Company at the end of 2008. In accordance with the Company’s executive succession plan, John Murphy, current ... Continue reading
Nissan Operating Profit Up 5.3% in FY07 First Half
TOKYO, October 26 -- - Revenue Up 11.7%, Strong Global Sales Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as second-quarter performance. In the six months through September, net income after tax totalled 212.4 billion yen (US $1.78 bill ... Continue reading
Mother Proof Prepares Moms for Roadside Emergencies
CHICAGO, Oct. 25 -- If your idea of emergency preparedness includes a hot cup of coffee and a scone, pay attention. Winter is just around the corner, and the mothers at Mother Proof have some suggestions for making sure you and your children are prepared for a roadside emergency. "Every winter there's a tragic story on ... Continue reading
All Navigation Systems in Asia to Feature 3D and Photorealism by 2011, According to ABI Research
NEW YORK--The next enhancements to appear in personal navigation systems will be 3D and photorealistic graphic displays, and by 2011, these will feature in 100% of such navigation products in Asia. Western Europe won’t be far behind, and by 2012 will see a penetration of 90-95%. Of the world’s major industrialized ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Ariz.--The number of US communities with red-light cameras and speed cameras in the USA has almost tripled this year. Thatâs the statistic revealed in the SpeedCheetah.com âCAMERA WATCHâ survey. IIHS figures at the end of January of 2007 showed 215 US communities had red-light camera programs or ... Continue reading
ATC Open Awarded the Chase Cup Internet Auction of the Year Award
LAS VEGAS--ATC-Onlane, the largest online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to purchase and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced it has been awarded the 2007 Chase Cup Internet Auction of the Year Award by Chase Auto Finance. Honored for its ATC Open online auction and continued excellence in ... Continue reading
Danny Bonaduce Launches Online Auction For Customized Subaru Impreza WRX From Eclipse Booth At SEMA - 100% Of The Winning Bid To Benefit Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- ECLIPSE Booth, North Hall #11326, October 30th at 3:00 PM -- ECLIPSE, a division of Fujitsu Ten Ltd. that designs a ... Continue reading
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Welcomes Automotive Leader to Executive Team
LUSTENAU, Austria and DALLAS, Oct. 25 -- IDENTEC SOLUTIONS strengthens its leadership position as an active RFID solution provider for the automotive industry with the recent appointment of Herbert Hohmann, as Vice President Automotive Solutions. Herbert Hohmann brings to IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a solid reputation, and a hi ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 25 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Juan Valls to executive vice president of global automotive fasteners. Robert Brunner, former executive vice president of global automotive fasteners, has moved to the position of executive vice president of ITW' ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third-quarter 2007 financial results and related matters on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070503/CLTH111-A ) To participate in the conference call: - Domestic call ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that third quarter 2007 sales increased 3% to $859.7 million as compared to $834.4 million in the same period last year. New vehicle sales increased 1.4%, used vehicle sales increased 2.4%, finance/insurance sales increased 0.2%, and parts/service sales increased 14.7% ... Continue reading
Manheim Hosts Record-breaking Sale for Harley-Davidson Financial Services
For Immediate Release Contact: Andrea Mills October 25, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM HOSTS RECORD-BREAKING SALE FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES Harley-Davidson Financial Services To Offer More Units at Manheim Indianapolis ATLANTA - Manheim Daytona Beach sold all of the units offered by Harle ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: SAE International's Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition
Do you cover the environment? If so, the 2007 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition is for you. When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. For More Info: http://www.sae.org/events/cve/ This event will consider the interdependence of many factors rel ... Continue reading
Metro Cars Receives National Award for Propane Initiative
DETROIT, Oct. 25 -- Metro Cars, the leading transportation provider in Michigan, has exciting news for Michigan residents. An innovator in the transportation industry, Metro Cars has instituted a new Propane Initiative, converting the majority of their fleet to operate on propane fuel. Because of their innovative use o ... Continue reading
Minneapolis Operators Reach Internet Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS--The principals of Twin Cities-based LaMettry’s Collision, Lehman’s Garage, and ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today their resolution of a dispute regarding Internet advertising. “Our outside advertising agency had purchased keyword internet advertising on the Lehman’s and LaMettry’s names. As s ... Continue reading
Nanostellar Shaves Development Times for New Nanomaterials, Commercializing Product in Record Time
Rational Design Process Enables Nanostellar to Slash Product Development Cycle; Industry-First Approach to Propel Nanostellar's Growth Within - and Beyond - Multi-Billion-Dollar Automotive Market REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Nanostellar, Inc., a leader in nano-engineered catalyst materials, reported today that its ... Continue reading
News From USW: Meridian Could Be Slapped with Steelworkers’ Back-Pay Claim
COLUMBUS, Ohio--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that it has filed a complaint against Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio because the company violated the federal Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act when it did not pr ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Increases Dividend to $0.09 Per Share
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share representing an increase of 29% from the $0.07 per share paid in the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on December 3, 20 ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today reports that its manufacturing customers are utilizing a unique traceability function that dramatically reduces production and quality costs, often with double digit percentages. ( ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Releases 3rd Quarter 2007 Results
FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 25 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced unaudited results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007. (in thousands except ... Continue reading
CarMax Appoints Senior Vice President and General Counsel
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 25 -- CarMax, Inc., , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, today announced the appointment of Eric Margolin as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Margolin will begin employment at CarMax on November 26, 2007. Margolin, 54, will be responsible for directing and man ... Continue reading
Columbus Announces Important Milestone in Vehicle Off-Road Navigation Systems: Land Rover Interested
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 25 -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. ("Columbus") (Pink Sheets: CGSE.PK) announced today that Land Rover has expressed strong interest in buying its new Ranger navigation software for use in its Experience Centers. This represents an important milestone in Columbus' strategy to penetrate the glo ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Goes Green to Salute the Screen Actors Guild
- Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford touts Ford's long ties with entertainment industry and shared commitment to sustainability at kick- off breakfast for SAG's 75th anniversary - Caravan of Ford Escape Hybrids shuttle SAG members and VIPs to the Award of Excellence Star ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard LOS ANGELES, Oct. ... Continue reading
Harman International Reports First Quarter Results
WASHINGTON--Harman International Industries, Incorporated today announced results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2007. Net sales for the three months were $947.0 million, a 15 percent increase compared to $825.5 million for the same period last year. Earnings per diluted share were $0.55 compared to $0.85 la ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions to Enter Las Vegas Market
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of B&E Auto Auction (“B&E”) in Henderson, Nevada and will begin servicing the entire Southern Nevada r ... Continue reading
Master Lock and Thule Towing Systems Announce Strategic Partnership
OAK CREEK, Wis.--Master Lock Company LLC, a leader in automotive security products, and Thule Towing Systems LLC, a leader in towing systems, today jointly announced the formation of a strategic partnership. The companies will distribute each other’s existing products to their respective customers, and will collabora ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Mi-Fi Winch Technology
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Mile Marker International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced the implementation of its Mi-Fi Winch Technology. Richard E. Aho, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced: “We are pleased to announce our successful introduction of o ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson to be an on-site reporter at the NHRA FanFest for tonight's Powershift XM radio show Las Vegas, Nev.., October 25, 2007 - ACDelco Cobalt racer Kurt Johnson is best known for his performance on the race track, where he has a ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.34 per share cash dividend payable on November 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2007. About Polaris With annual 2006 sales of $1.7 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures an ... Continue reading
RSC Reports Strong Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--RSC Holdings Inc. , one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. For the third quarter, total revenues were $462.0 million, up 8.0% from the $427.6 million reported for last year’s third quarter. Rental reven ... Continue reading
The iVOS(R) 'One-System' Claims Management and Bill Review Solution Will Automate and Streamline New York Uninjured Motorist Claims SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Valley Oak Systems, Inc., a unit of Aon Corporation and a leading provider of insurance technology solutions, today announced that the Motor Vehicle Accident ... Continue reading
China World Trade Corp Hooks Daimler Chrysler as Big Tenant in its Beijing Subsidiary
BEIJING, Oct. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China World Trade Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: CWTD) (''CWTC'') today announced its Beijing subsidiary World Trade Center Club Beijing (''WTCBJ'') will lease 50% of all its smart offices to DaimlerChrysler Northeast Asia Ltd. (DCNEA), which will lead to the achievement of 100% occup ... Continue reading
FORD RACING GT500 SUPERCHARGER GIVES THE SNAKE MORE VENOM
For Immediate Release FORD RACING GT500 SUPERCHARGER GIVES THE SNAKE MORE VENOM LIVONIA, Mich. (October 25, 2007) - 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 powe ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Recognizes Contributions to Auto Theft Prevention
Event Brings Law Enforcement, Auto Insurers & Community Leaders Together for Awards, Recognition in the Prevention of Auto Theft DETROIT, Oct. 25 -- Today's 2007 breakfast and awards ceremony marks the 22nd anniversary of H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts). Since its inception in 1985, H.E.A.T., with its partners in ... Continue reading
Lincoln Talks to the Stars 'Off the Red Carpet'
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Ford Motor Company's Lincoln luxury brand is teaming with Film Life for the eighth consecutive year to present the 11th annual American Black Film Festival -- spotlighting the best and brightest of Hollywood reaching higher and pursuing the American dream. Making its Los Angeles debut, the 2 ... Continue reading
MILES Debuts Advanced Design/AC Motor Technology for Its 2008 Line-Up of Low-Speed Cars and Trucks
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--All-electric automotive company Miles Electric Vehicles today announced the launch of its Advanced Design/AC Motor Technology for its 2008 Line-Up of Low-Speed Cars and Trucks. Featuring a more powerful 3 phase induction AC motor, the new and dramatically improved ZX40S, along with the just releas ... Continue reading
News Advisory (HQ): EPA and DOJ to Announce Largest Criminal Fine Ever Under the Clean Air Act
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 *EPA and DOJ to Announce Largest Criminal Fine Ever Under the Clean Air Act *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 25, 2007) Granta Y. Nakayama, EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance A ... Continue reading
Language versions will follow *********************************************************** Bekaert presents increased horsepower results by patented DLC coating application on aluminum pistons at Professional Motorsport World Recent testing results illustrate positive impact of DLC coatings on engine power output and we ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Announces Investor Relations Conference Call
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--As previously announced, The Progressive Corporation will host a one-hour conference call on Friday, November 2, 2007, beginning at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. On November 1, 2007, Progressive will file its third quarter 2007 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission ... Continue reading
American Red Cross Recognizes Toyota USA for Lead Contribution to the California Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Toyota announced today that it will be donating $2 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California wildfires. This is one of the largest financial gifts the Red Cross has received for the California wildfires. Toyota is also donating Toyota l ... Continue reading
Infiniti Receives 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award From Automotive Lease Guide (ALG)
Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan Also Receives Top Residual Value Award NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) has announced that Infiniti has received its 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award. In addition, Infiniti won the Near Luxury Residual Value Award for its Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan. Now in is ni ... Continue reading
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