BOOK REVIEW: General Motors Styling 1927-1958: Genesis of the World's Largest Design Studios
By Tracy Powell Book Review by Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Until the late 20s automobiles were mostly utilitarian contraptions of varying sophistication with little consideration for aesthetic appeal. Only a very few visionaries saw this new conveyance as something worthy of embellishment. One of thos ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm/127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 99.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 177.5 x 67.3 x 55.5 in. Tires: 185/65R15 Cargo volume: 17.8/50.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Scion xB Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 158 hp @ 6000 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 167.3 x 69.3 x 64.7 in. Tires: P205/55R16 Cargo volume: 21.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA) - SERIES' GREATEST MOMENTS POLL DOWN TO 20
American Le Mans Series fans worldwide have chosen the 20 Greatest Moments in Series history. Only two more rounds remain in voting for the American Le Mans Series Greatest Moments, part of the celebration of its 10th season of world-class sports car racing. Fans from around the world have narrowed the field from its o ... Continue reading
EU Car Industry Targets Not Met by UK as 2008 Deadline Passes
Ibuyeco Car Insurance a Green Choice for Drivers as UK Car Industry Fails to Meet Environmental Targets on Carbon Emissions LONDON, December 18 -- UK targets for CO2 reduction, set for 2008 by the EU in 1998 will not be met. Ibuyeco car insurance, one of the first schemes of its kind in this country means consumers no ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 18 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles and applications including hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, today reported result ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Names Wireless Veteran Dan Hesse as President and CEO
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Nextel Names Wireless Veteran Dan Hesse as President and CEO Date: 12/18/2007 7:30:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
BENICIA, Calif., Dec. 18 -- 1-800-Radiator, an auto parts distribution franchise and the largest independent auto parts distributor in the nation, announced today it has been listed as the 37th fastest-growing franchise in the nation, and 107th overall in Entrepreneur magazine's Annual Franchise 500(R) rankings for 200 ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics signs Florida Power & Light as fourth lead customer for parallel hybrid
OAK PARK, MI, Dec. 18 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles is pleased to announce it has signed a commercial development and cooperation agreement with Florida Power and Light ("FPL"), a wh ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Signs Florida Power & Light as Fourth Lead Customer for Parallel Hybrid
OAK PARK, Michigan, December 18 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles is pleased to announce it has signed a commercial development and cooperation agreement with Florida Power and Light ("F ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: November 2007 Automobile & Motorcycle Registrations-Sales Statistics
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New Company Rankings for Sustainability Reporting
Roberts Environmental Center Claremont McKenna College (A member of the Claremont Colleges) 925 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, California 91711-5916 Phone: 909-621-8190 Fax: 909-607-1185 www.roberts.cmc.edu Contacts: J. Emil Morhardt, Director (emorhardt@cmc.edu, 909-621-8190), Elgeritte Adidjaja, Research Fellow (eadidjaj ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Sales Upgrades Web Site, Selects CarTHINK as Internet Developer
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 18 -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , has made significant upgrades to its Web site, ThriftyCarSales.com, greatly enhancing customers' car-shopping experience across its network of 39 U.S. dealerships. Utilizing a new user interface and technology designed b ... Continue reading
2007 West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame Inductees
2007 WEST COAST STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The 2007 inductees into the West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame shows how deep the talent runs in the West. Everyone of the inductees could have been inducted in the HOF the first time around. 1946-1969 Don Basile, Don is being inducted in honor of his outstanding achievem ... Continue reading
20th Dec 2007 AWARD XMAS BONANZA NOTIFICATION
20th Dec 2007 AWARD XMAS BONANZA NOTIFICATION Important Information, Please your urgent response is needed. It is a pleasure to inform you through this medium that Your email address won a prize of 550,000.00 Euros in category 'A' La Primitiva Email ticket Number : 0542/00653/IPS Prize winning number: SLPD/100327/15/00 ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Fuel Prices in Illinois Span Nearly $1.50 in 2007
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 20 -- Illinoisans saw the highs, lows and everything in between in gas prices in 2007. While the annual average for an unleaded gallon of gasoline was $2.86 for Illinois and $2.98 for Chicago, the year also brought all-time high prices of $3.52 for Illinois and $3.66 for Chicago on May 26, 2007. Thes ... Continue reading
Autoweb to Hold Quality Manufacturing Summit, March 5
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Autoweb, a leading provider of software-based data management and system interoperability solutions for the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries will hold an "Executive Summit on Manufacturing Quality" on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Townsend Hote ... Continue reading
CARMAX SAYS ONLINE HYBRID CAR SEARCHES ARE ON THE RISE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARMAX SAYS ONLINE HYBRID CAR SEARCHES ARE ON THE RISE RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 20, 2007) –At a time of uncertain gas prices, CarMax, Inc. the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for hybrid cars are on the rise. Examples of the most searched hybrid cars include th ... Continue reading
December, 2007 News from Hennessey Performance Engineering
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jeep SRT8 Upgrades 450 - 700 HP [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001rztSXfT3eMh8MG_FPrmjMJSm-hnvn5rZKXXBok-zl-2 VICnyw6yUVoPyC-v0uY-nNgBZVy9ZvEpUjJrEvIhfY9vigSwT8Sp8A8J0B8gPVLpO3oHUua wECEgSAptiSP6issN6lbER1P-8OL-iVEtgbZlsjRAx4WnN7J0GKV79QjKZ_ekT ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - December U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's December 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, January 3, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 abou ... Continue reading
- Donation will support Kokomo Rescue Mission's Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach - Chrysler has donated more than $40,000 to the Kokomo Rescue Mission since 2004 KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 20 -- Families in the Kokomo, Ind., area will soon receive boxes of Christmas gifts and food just in time for the holidays thanks to a $25,000 ... Continue reading
Inigo Mazquiaran Appointed to General Manager of Corporate Finance, Controlling & Risk for MBUSA
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the appointment of Inigo Mazquiaran to the position of general manager, Corporate Finance, Controlling & Risk, effective immediately. In this position, Mazquiaran will have responsibility for the company's finance, controlling and risk management operations ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Lear Corporation today announced an improvement in its full-year 2007 financial outlook reflecting increased core operating earnings, reaffirmed its preliminary financial outlook for 2008 and updated its restructuring plan to reflect the accelerated timing of certain actions. (Logo: http:/ ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Awarded 'Best in Category' for Fourth Consecutive Year SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 20 -- LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of spray-on protective coatings, ranked number 144 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500 rankings released in the publication's ... Continue reading
Manheim Names New VP of Account Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amanda King December 20, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 Manheim names new vp of account management ATLANTA - Manheim has announced that Tom Nohstadt has been named vice president of account management for national accounts. He will report to the company's senior vice president o ... Continue reading
MISCOR Group Names Richard Tamborski Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 20 -- Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: MCGL) today announced it has named Richard Tamborski Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of MISCOR. Tamborski, who currently serves as a director of MISCOR is an industry veteran and adds deep operations and m ... Continue reading
News Brief (HQ): EPA Authorizes Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide for 2008
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007) * EPA Authorizes Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide for 2008 * Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, (202) 564-4355 / perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov In accordance with the Clean Air Ac ... Continue reading
News Release: Tickets are Still Available For Museum's "A Classic New Year's Eve!" Event
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 12/20/2007 For Immediate Release December 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Tickets Still Available for Museum's New Year's Eve Event AUBURN - Tickets are still available for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum's annual New Year's Eve event ... Continue reading
Operation Safe Driver Targets CMV, Non-CMV Drivers
Campaign Identifies and Takes Action on Problem Driving Behaviors WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speeding and aggressive driving behaviors significantly influence the approximately 43,000 people that die on U.S. highways each year -- 5,000 of which involve large trucks. To curb the number of deadly cras ... Continue reading
Show Me: Sprint Customers in Mid-Missouri Can Experience Faster Mobile Broadband Service Firsthand
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Show Me: Sprint Customers in Mid-Missouri Can Experience Faster Mobile Broadband Service Firsthand Date: 12/20/2007 10:34:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------- ... Continue reading
President of S.A. Trading Company States that SpongeTech(R) has Only 'Scratch the Surface' of the After-Market Automotive Parts Industry in Brazil! NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) today announced that they have gotten the real first big re-order with S A Trading Company, ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel and Missouri Municipalities Reach Settlement of Tax Dispute
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Nextel and Missouri Municipalities Reach Settlement of Tax Dispute Date: 12/20/2007 10:42:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
12.25Beijing Auto, Lear to form 50-50 electronics JV in Beijing
Beijing Auto, Lear to form 50-50 electronics JV in Beijing http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4311/Beijing-Auto-Lear-to-form-50-50-elec tronics-JV-in-Beijing.html Shanghai. December 25 (Gasgoo.com) - Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) or Beiqi or short, has signed up a JV contract with Lear Corp in Beijing. Bei ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Announces Plan to Acquire 36.5% of Henglong Automotive Parts Company
Upon Completion, China Automotive Systems' Ownership Will Increase to 81% WUHAN, China, Dec. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced it has started discussions with Hubei Wanlong Investment Co. ("Hubei") to acquire an ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Sale/Leaseback Agreement for Corporate Facility
NEW YORK, Dec. 26 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the sale and leaseback of its corporate facilities in Long Island City, New York. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2008. T ... Continue reading
12.28China's Soueast Motor to export additional 5,700 vehicles to Iran
China's Soueast Motor to export additional 5,700 vehicles to Iran http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4344/China-s-Soueast-Motor-to-export-addi tional-5-700-vehicles-to-Iran.html Shanghai. December 28 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C China's Soueast Motor has recently signed a 5,700 vehicle export agreement with an Iranian company, the Chin ... Continue reading
12.28FAW Haima plans to sell 180,000 vehicles next year
FAW Haima plans to sell 180,000 vehicles next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4349/FAW-Haima-plans-to-sell-180-000-vehi cles-next-year.html Shanghai. November 28 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C FAW Haima Automobile Co plans to sell 180,000 vehicles next year, an increase of 40,000 units from this year¡¯s 140,000 units. FAW-Haima ... Continue reading
China Yuchai's Subsidiary Wins Major Awards in Key Chinese Auto Parts Convention
-- Achievements on Green Technology and Contributions to Energy Conservation Noted -- SINGAPORE, Dec. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Guangx ... Continue reading
'Dancing for Toyotas Contest' Lets Contestants Dance the Night Away...and Drive Away
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The 2008 Washington Auto Show is putting a new spin on car giveaways -- a spin around the dance floor, that is. For the first time ever, the show's "Dancing for Toyotas Contest" will give attendees the chance to go "dancing for the cars" in a thrilling live reality show. The Dancing for Toyotas C ... Continue reading
Dynamic Storm System Brings Snow to the Great Lakes and Northern New England
To view this mail in a browser, copy http://recp.rm05.net/servlet/MailView?ms=OTI5NjM5S0&r=NTM4NTMzODgwN wS2&j=OTgxNDE5NjQS1&mt=1 into your browser. ACCUWEATHER.COM NEWS FORECAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dynamic Storm System Brings Snow to the Great Lakes and Northern New England New Year's Day Temperatures Expected to Dr ... Continue reading
USAC MIDGET CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: December 28, 2007 - Fort Wayne, Indiana - Memorial Coliseum Expo Center - 10th Annual "Rumble in Fort Wayne" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Stewart, 2, Stewart-7.708; 2. Billy Wease, 99, Burrow-7.957; 3. Dave Darland, 0, RAD-7.988; 4. Derek Bischak, 3x, Barnett-8.005; 5. ... Continue reading
Jaguar of Novi Purchased by Elder Automotive Group, Announcement Made by CEO, Irma Elder
TROY, Mich., Dec. 28 -- Irma Elder, founder and CEO of the Elder Automotive Group, today announced the purchase of Jaguar of Novi located at 24295 Haggerty Road at the corner of 10 Mile and Haggerty in Novi, Michigan. The store was purchased from Nate Conyers, who newly built the facility in 2002 and who was also one o ... Continue reading
Tyco Electronics Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Dec. 28 -- The Board of Directors of Tyco Electronics Ltd. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The dividend is payable on Feb. 4, 2008, to shareholders of record as of Jan. ... Continue reading
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