Subaru to Highlight 2008 Impreza Models at SEMA
- Subaru booth to display all-new Impreza and Impreza WRX models - LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- Subaru of America will showcase the all-new Impreza and Impreza WRX models during the SEMA show, with a collection of tuned 4 and 5-door 2008 models, including a Halloween themed Impreza WRX and the original Subaru performance icon ... Continue reading
2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced at SEMA
<p>Las Vegas October 30, 2007; Consumers from all over the U.S. have been given a voice in choosing vehicles they consider the best through an on-line contest. Ten Categories of vehicles were presented for evaluation. Participants chose their favorite among entries on a unique website www.autojudge.com. <p>Categories a ... Continue reading
Hyundai Well-Positioned to Make its Mark at This Year's SEMA Show
Full Product Lineup Receives the Customized Touch LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- Six distinct Hyundai vehicles made their world debut today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, including the first-ever Elantra Touring "Beach Cruiser" Concept. In its seventh year at SEMA, Hyundai showed ... Continue reading
OSRAM Helps Dodge Light Up Las Vegas With Cool Dodge Caravan R/T
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA is assisting Chrysler's Mopar(R) Underground SEMA design team demonstrate the customization possibilities of the modern minivan by equipping a Dodge Caravan with the latest advances in automotive lighting. The highly-modified Dodge Caravan R/T is among the many anticipated vehicles ... Continue reading
Nissan Cube Collaboration Invites Film and Design Students To Think 'Outside Of The Cube'
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 30 -- Nissan North America (NNA) today announced a unique partnership with two film and design schools to showcase the Nissan Cube, a product sold in Japan, in the American market in a very distinctive way. The collaboration will task students to create provocative films and designs by integrating ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Magellan, the fastest-growing GPS brand in the world, today unveils its complete line of second-generation Maestro⢠portable vehicle navigation devices at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association (SEMA) event in Las Vegas. Magellanâs new Maestro 4200 and Maestro 3200 series of GPS navi ... Continue reading
All-New Second-Generation Toyota Sequoia to Make World Debut at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
Plus Major Announcement Regarding Toyota Fuel Cell Development Program TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and also make a major announcement regarding Toyota's fuel cell development program a ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Daniels to dress as driver for Halloween<br> 2. What offseason? Kanaan continues to race<br> 3. Vegas, baby <br> 4. Wheldonâs work of art on exhibit At IMA <br> <p> 1. ... Continue reading
Automotive Manufacturers Toy around with Their Dream Cars for Hot Wheels Designer's Challenge
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Hot Wheels announced today its first-ever Designer's Challenge, inviting designers from leading automotive manufacturers the chance to design and create an original Hot Wheels vehicle. The Designer's Challenge was created as a way for Hot Wheels to honor its automotive partners and have them activel ... Continue reading
NHRA (POMONA) - PRE-RACE ADVANCE FOR NHRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHAT: 43nd annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, the final of 23 races in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, and the final of two races in the Countdown to 1 that will determine the 2007 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competitors in seven categories earn points leading to 20 ... Continue reading
Sony Hits Its Stride With In-Car Connectivity at SEMA Trade Show
'Experience Center' Features 2008 Xplod(R) Car and Marine Line-up and Demonstrates Bluetooth(R), HD Radio(TM) and Multi-channel Technologies LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- (SEMA Booth #11170) Sony's mobile electronics showroom at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) annual trade show is featuring new Xplod produc ... Continue reading
A1GP (WASHINGTON, DC) - SPEED to broadcast A1GP Brno Wednesday
SPEED TV will broadcast the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport round held at Brno, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, starting at noon EDT. Buddy Rice, the 2004 Indianapolis 500 champion, drove for A1 TEAM USA at Brno, the second event of the A1GP season that was run Oct. 12-14. "We're pleased to be back on SPEED this se ... Continue reading
NASCAR SCS (TEXAS) - Chase For The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Week 8
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 going into the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 4. 1â Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) The File: ⢠36 years old, Vallejo, Calif., 81 career wins ⢠Six wins, 20 top fives, 27 top 10s this year ⢠Seven poles ⢠Average finish o ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (TEXAS) - Former NCTS Champions Call '07 Battle
With only three races remaining in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Ron Hornaday, Jr. and Mike Skinner continue to play âhot potatoâ with the points lead while a growing audience, including former Truck Series champions, watches the historic game. After swapping the lead five of the past six weeks in one of ... Continue reading
During World War II, the P-51 Mustang was hailed as a savior of aviation and certainly played a major part in ending the conflict. This long range fighter escorted Allied bombers over Europe and Hermann Goering, the head of Germany's Luftwaffe, summarized the plane's role by stating, "The day I saw P-51 Mustangs flying ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - John Coughlin set for fantastic finish
John Coughlin set for fantastic finish in Pomona POMONA, Calif. (Oct 30) ââ¬â Looking to put the finishing touches on one of the best seasons of his career, John Coughlin will head for this weekendââ¬â¢s Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Pomona Raceway. Coughlin, who has alrea ... Continue reading
Nissan Shows Off Performance Vehicles at 2007 SEMA Show
- Altima Coupe, 350Z, Sentra, Titan and Xterra All Featured, Displaying Performance Versatility from Nissan - LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 30 -- Nissan's ninth year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas marks a celebration of Nissan performance vehicles, all leaders in their respective industr ... Continue reading
Holiday Travel Tips: National Survey Finds 8 in 10 Americans Plan to Drive for Next Family Vacation
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 30 -- Nearly eight in 10 Americans (77%) plan to drive for their next family vacation -- according to a Dodge brand national survey. Dodge commissioned the survey to provide insight into how Americans deal with family road trips and to help prepare families for upcoming holiday travel. The sur ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kelby Krauss at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 Franchitti Entered in Second NASCAR Busch Series Race at Texas Motor Speedway CONCORD, N.C. (October 30, 2007)-Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today driver Dario Franchitti will ma ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Last-ditch effort in Pomona for Scelzi
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Final Round of Countdown to One Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 1-4, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net LAST-DITCH EFFORT IN POMONA FOR SCELZ ... Continue reading
GM to Open $250 Million Alternative Fuel Research Center in Shanghai
SHANGHAI - October 30, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner said yesterday that the company will open a US$250-million alternative fuel research centre in Shanghai, Associated Press reported. "The Center will look into developing alternative-fuel cars, incl ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Tickets On Sale Now
DETROIT, Oct. 30 -- Tickets for the 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) black-tie Charity Preview gala are on sale now. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071004/CLTH058LOGO ) The NAIAS 2008 Charity Preview will take place Friday, Jan. 18, at Cobo Center in Detroit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tick ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--As 2008 model year vehicles hit the road, motorists will find they are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that illuminate an on-dash warning light when the pressure in one or more tires is low. However, AAA warns motorists that the TPMS should not replace monthly tire pressure checks. ... Continue reading
Parrot Launches Four Hot New Hands-Free Car Kits, Three New Harness Solutions at SEMA
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 29 -- Parrot, the market leader in hands-free Bluetooth(R) car kits, is upping the ante in the mobile electronics market with the introduction of four hot new products this week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) annual show -- including a new high- performance car stereo with an int ... Continue reading
Range Rover Sport Predicted to Retain Highest Residual Value for the Second Year in a Row
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29 -- Land Rover North America is proud to announce that the 2008 Range Rover Sport has received the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Residual Value Award in the Luxury CUV segment. The annual Residual Value Awards identify those vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original pur ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 29 "Thanks to America's five major consumer organizations, which have dedicated their work to keeping consumers safer, competition alive and the environment clean, 'The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act' will have an additional boost for passage," stated David Parde, president, The Coaliti ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson to Bring Premier Collector Car Auction to Las Vegas in 2008
LAS VEGAS--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that they will bring their renowned collector car extravaganza to the city of Las Vegas in 2008. The world-famous event will take place October 16-18, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center where spectacular autos, from vintage muscle cars to pre-war class ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , raises a torch in the name of freedom with the launch of hourly rentals at its two Manhattan stores. Lady Liberty is dancing in the streets with the announcement that New Yorkers have been freed from the oppression of conge ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29 -- The wife and parents of a La Jolla, California internationally renowned Internet marketing guru settled their lawsuit against Porsche and the racetrack where Corey Rudl was killed when riding as a passenger of Ben Keaton in a Porsche Carrera GT, a $440,000 exotic "racecar for the streets." Mr. Kea ... Continue reading
NADA Enters the 20th Century and Discovers Video for Websites
Interactive Video Technology Offers Consumers a Compelling Car Buying Experience COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 29 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced the launch of New Car Video Buying Guides at the company's website http://www.nadaguides.com/. The buying guides available at ... Continue reading
Worldwide Recall Issued on Ford Model Ts
RICHMOND, Ind., Oct. 29 -- All Model Ts ever manufactured and still in existence are being recalled. The recall is, of course, voluntary and all part of the fun of the 2008 Model T Ford Centennial T Party being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center in Richmond, Indiana. This weeklong event, running ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety, has agreed to buy the remaining 50.01% of the shares in its Indian joint venture Autoliv IFB Private Limited. The joint venture will after the acquisition become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autoliv Inc. Autoliv IFB Private Li ... Continue reading
WUHAN, Hubei, China, Oct. 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced it has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, Jingzhou Hengsheng Automotive Systems Co. Ltd. ("Hengsheng"), to focus on opportunities with Sino-foreign j ... Continue reading
China TransInfo Enters Solution Partnership with Oracle
BEIJING, Oct. 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China TransInfo Technology Corp., (BULLETIN BOARD: CTFO) ("China TransInfo" or "the Company"), a leading Geographic Information System ("GIS") technology provider for the People's Republic of China ("PRC") government's Transportation, Land & Resource and Digital City se ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Standardizes on Salesforce for Financial Services
Leasing and financing solutions organization joins the more than 1,600 financial services organizations leveraging next-generation financial services technology from salesforce.com SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29 -- Salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in on-demand business services, today announced that Chrysler F ... Continue reading
Freescale Challenges Designers Worldwide to ''Go Green''
AUSTIN, Texas--In response to increasing customer demand for energy efficient and green products, Freescale Semiconductor is kicking off a green design challenge that encourages designing for the environment. ”One of the greatest challenges facing the engineering community is to increase energy efficiency in everythi ... Continue reading
Hinduja Group's Ashok Leyland and Nissan Sign Agreement for LCV Partnership
TOKYO, October 29 -- - Project investment estimated at US$ 500 million Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today signed a binding Master Co-Operation Agreement (MCA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business. The agreement was ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. to Present at 2007 Southern California Investor Conference in Orange County
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the Traffic Management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that Abbas Mohaddes, the company’s president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2007 Southern California Investor Conference at ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Announces Acquisition of Avon Bearings Corporation
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Kaydon Corporation today announced that it has acquired Avon Bearings Corporation (“Avon”) in a cash transaction valued at $55 million. The acquisition of Avon is expected to be accretive to Kaydon’s earnings within the first full year of ownership and immediately accretive to cash earnings. Avo ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--The Board of Directors of Kaydon Corporation today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $.15 per share. This dividend will be paid on January 2, 2008 to Stockholders of Record on December 10, 2007. The $.15 per share quarterly rate was initially approved in 2007’s third quarter, prior to which ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Reports First Quarter Sales and Earnings
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation today reported improved results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007: -- Net sales reached $286 million, up nine percent from first quarter sales of $262 million last year. -- Specialty Foods sales totaled $184.8 million, up seven percent from the ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 29 -- Magplane Technology, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MAGP) announces today that its Joint Venture, Inner Mongolia Magplane Pipeline Technology Co., Ltd., has executed a formal agreement with the Baotou Rare Earth High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. This so called "Entry Agreement" grants the Joint Vent ... Continue reading
Major Order for Nederman India Worth Just Over SEK 7 million
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Nederman (STO:NMAN) has received its biggest ever order for oilmist systems in India. The customer is Fiat India in cooperation with Tata Motors Ltd and is worth just over SEK 7 million. Tata Motors, India’s second biggest car manufacturer, and Fiat, have a well-established multi-l ... Continue reading
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MediaTrac Launches New Incentive Program Aimed at Closing “Be Back” Customers
SAN RAMON, Calif.--MediaTrac, the market leader in automotive frequency marketing and loyalty retention programs, today announced that it has launched a Dealer Discount Card marketing program. This new program specifically targets those potential buyers who may have visited a dealership but failed to purchase a new or ... Continue reading
Midas Tunes Up Financial Management System With IDT Consulting and Microsoft Dynamics GP Software
ITASCA, Ill.--IDT Consulting, a leading provider of business technologies that help companies harness the power of information, announces the completion of phase one of a new financial management system for Midas Inc. , one of the world’s largest providers of automotive services. Midas, also headquartered here, worke ... Continue reading
Midas Will Present at Gabelli, Sidoti Investor Conferences
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. will present at two upcoming investor conferences, starting this week with the Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas. Alan D. Feldman, Midas chairman and chief executive officer, and William M. Guzik, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will lead the ... Continue reading
One Week Left for 1st Annual Honda Helpful Awards Nominations
Southern California Residents Have Until November 1st to Nominate a Deserving Individual Whose Life Would be Improved by a New Honda Vehicle LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 -- This Thursday, November 1st will be the final day to submit nominations for the 1st Annual Honda Helpful Awards, a celebration that honors Helpfulness amon ... Continue reading
Photos: Five Finalists Compete for 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) Award at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Jay Leno Joins Jurors Who Will Select the Winner of the Auto Industry's Top Environmental Honor LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 -- The winner of the 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) award has been narrowed to five nominees, according to an announcement by Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental magazine. The winner w ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Completes Another Successful Year
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported net income for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2007 of $38 million and $131 million, respectively, and earnings per diluted share of $1.28 for the quarter and $4.32 for the fiscal year. These results reflect record sales levels for the ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Toyota has joined NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy award-winning PBS natural history series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, as a corporate sponsor for the 2007-08 season. Toyota’s commitment to NATURE begins November 11 with the premiere of The Cheetah Orphans, a veteran filmmaker’s emotional journey prep ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International Corp. Announces Successful Trade Show Exhibition at ICUEE
Optimism for Continued Growth in 2008 Supported by Positive Customer Response BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Oct. 29 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) , a leading North American manufacturer of engineered lifting equipment, reported today that its Manitex subsidiary's new products received a strong reception at the recent ... Continue reading
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 29 -- 4CS, INC. a leading provider of warranty lifecycle management software applications, today announced that its iWarranty software is to be utilized by Vermeer Manufacturing Company to help drive continued Dealer/Customer satisfaction enhancements, vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction ... Continue reading
-- The specialty SEMA vehicles were conceived and designed by the Mopar Underground design team -- The SEMA Show, the annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry, will be held Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2007 -- The Mopar booth (#42427) is located in ... Continue reading
-- Garlits' supercharged, nitro-burning, front-engine dragster features a 392 HEMI(R) crate engine from Mopar(R) Performance -- The Mopar Wynn's Charger Dragster will be displayed in the Mopar booth (#42427) located in the lower South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center -- The SEMA Show, the annual showcase of tech ... Continue reading
Mazda Increases Stakes in its Chinese Joint Venture By 15%
SHANGHAI - October 30, 2007: Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp has reached a stake purchase deal with FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co, Chinese media Beijing Morning News reported today. Under the stake purchase deal, Mazda Motors will increase its stake in the joint venture up to 40% from 25%, the report said. FAW Mazda Mot ... Continue reading
3M Raises Environmental Problems in China's After-Market Service Sector
SHANGHAI - China has given close attention to environmental problems in connection with automobile production and use, but ignored those in after-sales service sector, said head of 3M China yesterday at the sidelines of 5th Annual China Automotive Industry Forum in Shanghai. "We've paid a fair amount of attention to th ... Continue reading
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