RACING BUSINESS (DUBLIN, OH.) - THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL SEES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL SEES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN 2007 HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS / 2008 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE DUBLIN, Ohio (December 18, 2007) -The Mid-Ohio School, the comprehensive driving and riding instruction company based at Mid-Ohio Sports C ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (REDONDO, CA.) - Auberlen To Chase Two Championships in 2008
Bill Auberlen will chase at least two championships in 2008, aiming for the top in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and KONI Challenge Series. The Redondo Beach, Calif., driver has won two of his six professional auto-racing championships in Grand-Am competition, with 30 victories, 46 podiums, 11 pole positions and ... Continue reading
SCCA (TOPEKA, KS.) - G Production and Spec Miata Air Wednesday on SPEED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G Production and Spec Miata Air Wednesday on SPEED TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2007) - The diversity of G Production meets the excitement of Spec Miata, as SCCA National Championship Runoffs programming continues Wednesday, Dec. 19, on SPEED. Beginning at noon (EST), Jay Marlowe's No. ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - USAC 2007 ROOKIE AWARD WINNERS TO BE HONORED..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 18, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-277 EDWARDS, STEWART FIELDED ENTRIES FOR NATIONAL "ROOKIES OF THE YEAR" DODSON & STENHOUSE; PENNINGTON, JOSETT, SWANSON, INTRAVAIA & ROBERTSON ALSO GARNER 2007 ROOKIE HONORS Cameron Dodson of Greenfield, Ind. and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Olive Branch, Miss. ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS: World Debut of the BMW X6 SAV Coupe - FIRST LOOK VIDEO
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - December 18, 2007: The world debut of the First Sports Activity Coupé will be on January 13, 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The BMW X6 will be built at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a U.S. market launch on April 19, followed by its European la ... Continue reading
GM Raising Prices on Some 2008 U.S. Vehicles
DETROIT, Dec 18, 2007: Reuters reported that General Motors Corp said on Tuesday it will increase prices by as much as $1,500 on its 2008 model year vehicles in the United States to recover rising steel and commodity costs. The price increases are effective for vehicles invoiced to dealers on and after Dec. 19. "While ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (NEWTON, NC.) - Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Closes $800,000 Private Placement
Company Targeting 80+ Racing Days in 2008 NEWTON, N.C., Dec. 18 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, is pleased to report closing $805,000 private placement of 2.1 million units. Each unit was priced at $0.38 and consists of one share of DJRT commo ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Patrick Rogers at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 Sorenson Complements On-Track Performance with Off-Track Highlights in 2007 CONCORD, N.C. (December 18, 2007)-Reed Sorenson scored his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole position at the famed Ind ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - SERIES NOTES
1. ESPN2 to televise 2008 Indy Pro Series slate 2. Manning returns to A.J. Foyt Racing 3. Indy Pro Series To Sponsor Loyet Motorsports At Chili Bowl 4. Adam Andretti to debut with new Indy Pro Series effort 5. ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LIVONIA, MI) - HIGH DEMAND PUSHES ROUSH® TO INCREASE PRODUCTION ON P-51A* MUSTANG
When Jack Roush pulled off the cover and unveiled the new 510-horsepower ROUSH® P-51A* Mustang at the SEMA Show in October, it took just moments before the telephones started ringing at the offices with dealers and consumers clamoring to get hold of the muscle car. Although the ROUSH order bank isn't scheduled to open ... Continue reading
Statement by the Pew Campaign for Fuel Efficiency on Today's House Energy Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts Campaign for Fuel Efficiency, issued the following statement on today's U.S. House vote that sends the energy bill with a provision to increase fuel efficiency standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020 to President Bush ... Continue reading
AWEA Statement on Energy Bill Passed by Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: December 18, 2007 Christine Real de Azua at (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF FINAL ENERGY BILL NOW GOING TO THE PRESIDENT FOR SIGNATURE The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement by AWEA Senior Director of ... Continue reading
Auburn Hills December 17, 2007; âWe commend the Congress for passing an energy bill today and we fully support it being signed into law. Chrysler is committed to meeting the fuel economy standards of the bill and doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our countryâs reliance on foreign oil. We c ... Continue reading
Avis Launches New Online Tool to Help Travelers Maximize Free Time on Business Trips
Web site integrates downloadable information with Where2 GPS device PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 18 -- To help business travelers make their journeys less stressful and maybe even entertaining, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today launched a new service at www.avis.com/mywhere2 to connect its customers with information on conce ... Continue reading
Importance of Building Trust With Online Shoppers
CHICAGO, Dec. 18 -- Cars.com will discuss the role confidence plays in the car shopping process during a workshop it will present in February 2008 at the 91st annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in San Francisco. The session, "A Matter of Trust: Driving Sales With Online Buyers," i ... Continue reading
'Tis the Season for Teens to Stay Focused On The Road While Driving
Mobile Phone Usage, In-Car Eating Top List of Driver Distractions Causing Accidents AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- As students head "home-for- the-holidays" at the end of this week, Takata, the world's leading safety belt manufacturer, has developed a list of safe driving "Tips for Teens" to follow while driving this ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Patrick Sheltra & Co. Happy With ARCA Daytona Test
Patrick Sheltra & Co. Happy With ARCA Daytona Test ââ¬ÅTeam Shows Restrictor Plate Strength; Will Make Adjustments To Come Back Hoping For Thundering Applauseââ¬??? DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (December 18, 2007) - - Thundering applause. Those two words are what Whitesville, Kentucky-based Sheltra Motorspor ... Continue reading
'Un-Gunk Your Car' Promotion Kicks-Off in February HOUSTON, Dec. 18 -- Building off the momentum of 2007, the Shell "Stop Gunky Build-up" advertising campaign featuring the Shell Passionate Experts will continue in 2008 with a continued focus on the company's commitment to fuel quality. Like last year, the campaign wil ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 18 -- When filing an insurance claim, the time it takes to repair the damage has a major impact on homeowner and auto insurance customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Insurance Claims Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2005 ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- The Nissan FORUM, an exploratory design concept developed by Nissan Design America, Inc. (NDA), represents the next revolution in family transportation. Answering the challenge of making family passenger vehicles more appealing to both drivers and passengers, FORUM offers a wide arra ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Predicts Increase in Holiday Travel
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 18 -- Americans are feeling the crunch at the pump and the airports, but it's not keeping them home this holiday season. AAA Chicago estimates that 62.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, only a 0.7 percent increase from last year's 64.7 million travelers. AAA's po ... Continue reading
World's First Heated Frameless Wiper Clears Windshield on $2 Million Supercar
DiMora Motorcar is First OEM to Select HeatFlexx System as Standard Equipment SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., Dec. 17 -- Von Stach Products (VSP) announced today that its "HeatFlexx" heated frameless windshield wiper will be standard equipment on the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, the world's most expensive production auto ... Continue reading
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara to be Raffled Off during Michigan International Auto Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Henri Boucher, Show Producer (616-447-2860 / henrib@showspan.com) Dianna Stampfler, Show Publicist (269-330-4228 / dianna@promotemichigan.com) 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara to be Raffled Off during Michigan International Auto Show Proceeds Benefit Helen DeVos Ch ... Continue reading
Air News Brief (HQ): EPA issues rule to reduce mercury releases from steel manufacturing facilities
*News Brief* * * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Monday December 17, 2007) *EPA issues rule to reduce mercury releases from steel manufacturing facilities * * * Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, (202) 564-7849 / perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov* * * ... Continue reading
Auction Direct USA Chooses Martino Flynn, LLC
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17 -- Auction Direct USA (AuctionDirectUSA.com), one of the fastest-growing, used-vehicle superstores in the United States, has named Martino Flynn, LLC its agency of record. As Auction Direct USA continues to expand along the east coast, Martino Flynn will support the company's marketing efforts, ... Continue reading
AWEA Statement on Competitive Electricity Markets Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: December 17, 2007 Christine Real de Azua at (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY MARKETS The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement by AWEA Policy Director Rob Gramlich on plan ... Continue reading
Chronic Car Audio, Inc. Proposes Reverse Merger with CDG Investments Inc.
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 17 -- Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, submits proposal to CDG Investments Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CDGEF) to do a reverse merger. CDGEF has the capital to facilitate Chronic Car Audio, Inc.'s continued growth. CDGEF is listed on the OTC BB and Chronic Car Audio, Inc. is list ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Motor sold 1.02 million vehicles in first 11 months
Dongfeng Motor sold 1.02 million vehicles in first 11 months http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4234/Dongfeng-Motor-sold-1-02-million-veh icles-in-first-11-months.html Shanghai. December 17 (Gasgoo.com) - Dongfeng Motor Group, China's third-biggest auto maker, sold 1.02 million vehicles in the first eleven months, exceeding ... Continue reading
ITW Reports 16.6 Percent Growth in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended November 30, 2007
Acquisition Revenues Increased 9.8 Percent and Base Revenues Grew 2.5 Percent For The Three Month Period; Company Lowers Earnings Forecast Range to $0.82 - $0.86 GLENVIEW, Ill., Dec. 17 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 16.6 percent for the three months ended November 30, 2007. ... Continue reading
Leading Automakers Express Support for SIRIUS-XM Merger
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The world's leading automakers joined the list of prominent businesses and organizations in favor of the merger of XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio . General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia Motors America have publicly supported a c ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 17 -- MaximTrak, a leading technology provider for the retail automotive finance and insurance industries (F & I), and CNA National Warranty Corporation, a vehicle service contract company that has been named top provider for three years in a row in the Dealers' Choice Awards, have partnered to provide ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile News - Matt Kenseth Returns To Race, Aug 22-24 Governor's Cup Weekend Takes Shape
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Media Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile VP - Media & Comm., (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com Matt Kenseth Returns To Race at The Milwaukee Mile August 22-24 Governor's Cup Weekend Takes Shape MILWAUKEE, Wis. (December 17, 2007) - Wisconsin N ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program
COBURG, Ore., Dec. 17 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program whereby up to an aggregate of $30 million of its outstanding common stock may be repurchased from time to time. The duration of the repurchase program is open-ended. Under the program, M ... Continue reading
More driving hours for truckers? Senate panel to examine controversial DOT plan
MEDIA ALERT: Bush Administration decision to allow 11-hour truck driving limit focus of U.S. Senate hearing; Truck crash victims and safety advocates to protest new Hours of Service rule that would cause greater truck driver fatigue and endanger motoring public. WHAT: In spite of a U.S. Court of Appeals twice striking ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ and American Digital Cartography, Inc. Team Up to Offer Personalized Data Licensing Options
Customizing NAVTEQ(R) Map Data to Meet Application Requirements is Easier than Ever with ADCi, a NAVTEQ Network for Developers(TM) Zone Partner CHICAGO, Dec. 17 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced the addition of American Digital ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Signs as Founding Member With Wavefront
Agreement helps Canadian wireless developers improve speed to market CHICAGO, Dec. 17 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions (LBS), announced today a signed agreement with Wavefront -- a new not-for-profit organization in British Columbia that provi ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Schedules Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , will hold a conference call to announce its financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter, ended October 31, 2007. The call will be held Tuesday, December 18, at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time). If you are interested i ... Continue reading
Research News Release (HQ): Giving the Environmental Workforce of Tomorrow a Green Light
News for Release: Monday, December 17, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *Giving the Environmental Workforce of Tomorrow a Green Light* * * Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202)564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - December 17, 2007) To ensure a healthy future for all Americans, EPA is of ... Continue reading
Smalley Steel Ring Company Purchases Spirolox
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Dec. 17 -- Smalley Steel Ring Company, the industry leader in spiral retaining rings, snap rings, and wave springs, announced today the purchase of Spirolox, Inc. from the Kaydon Corporation . "We are looking forward to providing Spirolox customers with world-class industrial products and service," s ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Enters Distribution Agreement With Iveco, Leading Global Truck Manufacturer
Manufacturer Brings Battery Brain to Over 340 Daily Dealers POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., Dec. 17 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , inventor and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) vehicle aftermarket device, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Iveco and has shi ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Wins Achievement in Customer Satisfaction (ACE) Award for Third Year in a Row
Cobalt wins the 2007 ACE Awards for Achievement in Customer Excellence SEATTLE, Dec. 17 -- The Cobalt Group, Inc., the leading provider of marketing services to the retail automotive industry, today announced that it was the recipient of the 2007 ACE Awards for Achievement in Customer Excellence. This is the third year ... Continue reading
Hyundai technicians arraigned over leaking secret technologies to Chinese automaker
Hyundai technicians arraigned over leaking secret technologies to Chinese automaker http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4247/Hyundai-technicians-arraigned-over-l eaking-secret-technologies-to-Chinese-automaker.html Shanghai. December 18 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Two Hyundai employees were arraigned by local police on charges of selli ... Continue reading
China's LIONAX Secures a Contract on the US Recreational Vehicle Market
PARIS, December 17 -- LIONAX, the first Chinese company listed on Euronext, announced today that it has secured a significant order for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market in the United States from the Odyssey Group. The Odyssey Group is a leading auto parts supplier for RV ... Continue reading
Five Chinese automakers to attend '08 Detroit International Auto Show
Five Chinese automakers to attend '08 Detroit International Auto Show http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4243/Five-Chinese-automakers-to-attend-08 -Detroit-International-Auto-Show.html Shanghai. December 18 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Five Chinese automaker will show up at the 2008 Detroit International Auto Show in January next year, ... Continue reading
Chrysler starts to sell Chery A1 in Mexico
Shanghai. December 18 (Gasgoo.com) -Chrysler will start to sell its first batch of Dodge A1 sedan, the re-badged Chery A1 mini car, in Mexico very soon. This is the first successful move since the cooperation between the Chrysler and Chery, Xinhua News Agency reported today. "Chery A1 cars, built at the company's Wuhu ... Continue reading
Chinese auto maker exports 20,000 vehicles to Syria
Chinese auto maker exports 20,000 vehicles to Syria http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4246/Chinese-auto-maker-exports-20-000-ve hicles-to-Syria.html Shanghai. December 18 (Gasgoo.com) - China's Hafei Automobile Industry Group Co has exported 18,000 vehicles to Syria year-to-date, and the number is likely to top 20,000 unit ... Continue reading
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