12.29Subaru 2009 Forester may be launched in China next March
Subaru 2009 Forester may be launched in China next March http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4358/Subaru-2009-Forester-may-be-launched -in-China-next-March.html Shanghai. December 29 (Gasgoo.com) - Subaru released official photos and technical specifications of its third-generation Forester in Japan yesterday. The vehicle wi ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Salutes Our Champions and Racers
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES SALUTES OUR CHAMPIONS AND RACERS Brownsburg, Ind. - (December 30, 2007) With the new Countdown to the Championship points s ... Continue reading
We've Moved! Hennessey Performance Now Located at Lonestar Motorsports Park
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 Viper Upgrades [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UnpDv_JK9qAQVAOMmhTxULWjmAoRAzpVUD0TewHclMt NK8wk2d2IwAXAp-NaVLnyehW_xN9aIAY8gdgfa0ogMZdLb0cslOBgDL5QHJ_Tw3FAdOUlDR bo2OCIRRyVIfsToCoATU-kDhOYw1TrOrY_aZgzE5M-yv27qiqWqewbjXkDpYhDLTxSG-PaR Ql ... Continue reading
BEIJING, Dec. 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinoenergy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SNEN) ("Sinoenergy" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle and gas station equipment, and a designer, developer and operator of CNG filling stations in the People's Republic of China, today annou ... Continue reading
STEN Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 31 -- STEN Corporation , a Minneapolis-based diversified business, today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2007. The Company reported a net loss for the year ended September 30, 2007, of $2,205,714 or $1.11 per diluted share compared to a net loss for the year ended ... Continue reading
Australian Rules Maddo Breaks World Record on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 1 -- Australian motocross superstar Robbie Maddison literally leapt into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records by jumping his motorcycle 322 feet 7-1/2 inches over the length of a regulation football field to shatter the previous record of 277 feet at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Ve ... Continue reading
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Arctic Air Grips the Eastern Half of the Nation
To view this mail in a browser, copy http://recp.rm05.net/servlet/MailView?ms=OTMxMTgwS0&r=NTM4NTMzODgwN wS2&j=OTg0Nzc4NTYS1&mt=1 into your browser. ACCUWEATHER.COM NEWS FORECAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arctic Air Grips the Eastern Half of the Nation Brings Record Lows, High Winds, and Some Snow Until Thursday State Coll ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce December 2007 Sales
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's December sales When: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST Details: Teleconference: Domestic telephone number: 800-857-0714 International telephone number: +1-210-795-9123 Call Leader: Beverly Thacker Passcode: Sales Other: Following the conference ... Continue reading
DOLLAR(R) Offers Savings in Florida With Rates That Include Prepaid Tolls
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 2 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is minimizing the stress that takes a toll on globetrotting travelers. That's why it's including Pass24(R) Prepaid Toll Service with select car rental rates at participating Florida locations when customers use any Americ ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer and Appointment of Successor
DOVER, Del., Jan. 2 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today that effective April 1, 2008, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Patrick J. Bagley will retire as an officer of the Company. He will remain a member of the Company's Board of Directors, where he has served since the Company first went public ... Continue reading
Driver News: Daniel Morad at BMW Sauber Pit Lane Park, Las Vegas
Daniel Morad attends BMW Sauber F1 Pit Lane Park in Las Vegas Daniel's second trip to Vegas with team's lead sponsor Intel January 2, 2008 - BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park visits Las Vegas from 7th to 10th January 2008, as part of main sponsor Intel's participation in the annual International Consumer Electronics Exp ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Jan. 2 -- Ducker Worldwide announces that Scott Merlis has been named a Managing Director with the firm's Capital Advisory practice, focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors. As a Managing Director, Merlis will work with the firm's extensive portfolio of Corporates/Strategics and Private Equity cl ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell Announces Pennsylvania Joins Suit Against EPA Greenhouse Gas Ruling
Governor Says States Should Have Ability to Set Tailpipe Emission Standards HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that Pennsylvania is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a goal of allowing states to better protect the he ... Continue reading
Insurance - The Auto Channel ... Continue reading
Joe Leonard Special GUest at Vegas Motorcycle Aution
Press Release: Las Vegas Nv. Special Event: "An Evening with Jose" Joe Leonard, America Racing Legend Special Guest at this year Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction is the America racing legend Joe Leonard. See and hear a talk chronicling his great career Friday evening January 11th 7-9pm, at a wine and cheese reception. T-sh ... Continue reading
Kongsberg Automotive Completes Acquisition of Teleflex's Global Motion Systems
NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA (KOA) has completed the acquisition of Teleflex (TFX) automotive activities plus other vehicle related businesses for $560 million on a cash and debt free basis. Teleflex Incorporated is a diversified industrial company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The acqu ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Awards Honour Canadian Motorcyclists at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - SUPERSHOW Pays Tribute to Winners of Max Awards from Across the Country - Wednesday, January 2, 2008 (Toronto) - For the 29th year, the SUPERSHOW is pleased to be the venue for the presentation ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- "Mr. Hot Wheels" and "Mr. Monster Garage" will infuse a hefty dose of fun into the AutoWeek Design Forum, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in the Riverview Ballroom of Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Mich. "Designed for Fun" is the theme of the 15th annual event. Larry Wood, v ... Continue reading
Voting open through Jan. 7, 2008 for 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards Vote at www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 2 -- Time is running out! Less than one week remains to visit http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/ and vote for your favorite hometown heroes in the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards -- the nation' ... Continue reading
News Brief(HQ): EPA Widens Window on Regulatory Process
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008) * EPA Widens Window on Regulatory Process *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *EPA is sharing more information about ways the public can get involved in ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 2 -- NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc. announced today the appointment of Chris Benner to vice president of sales and application engineering. The announcement was made by Jeremy Holt, president and chief executive officer of NxtGen. NxtGen is an emerging developer and supplier of emissio ... Continue reading
Off Road Experiences Await in 2008 with Sandy Korners Adventure Tours
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jack Warfield 231-873-5048 Adventuretours@sandykorners.com Off Road Experiences Await in 2008 with Sandy Korners Adventure Tours (MEARS, Mich) - Create memories that will last a lifetime this year as you experience the ultimate Michigan get-away in the heart of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. ... Continue reading
RouteOne and MJL Enterprises Announce Integration
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 2 -- RouteOne announced today that it has completed integration with MJL Enterprises. The RouteOne/MJL Enterprises integration is now available to dealers in the United States and Canada. Utilizing MJL Enterprises' program FIRST (Finance & Insurance Reporting & Sales Tool), owners, manager ... Continue reading
SAP, Oracle, IBM customer lists
This email is to introduce our company Repharm and services we offer. Repharm is an international leader of sales and marketing database products for high technology businesses. We provide installed customer lists for companies such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Siebel, etc. Our lists are continuously maintained to ensure the ... Continue reading
STAR Releases Third Draft of the Year
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 2 -- Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), a global information technology (IT) standards body for the retail automotive industry, published Draft Releases 4.2.3 and 5.1.3 on December 28, 2007. Releases 4.2.3 and 5.1.3 include modifications to the Credit Contract, Parts Invoice, Parts ... Continue reading
Suzuki Selects OEConnection to Advance Parts Supply Chain
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 2 -- OEConnection LLC is pleased to announce that they have entered an agreement with American Suzuki Motor Corporation to provide web-based parts procurement and analysis tools to Suzuki corporate parts decision-makers and its U.S. network of over 500 dealerships. In a move designed to enhance pa ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 2 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that its subsidiary, TRW Integrated Chassis Systems LLC, completed the purchase of a portion of Delphi Corporation's North American brake component machining and module assembly assets, including production inventory, for approximately $40 million. ... Continue reading
Wease, Stewart Win at Fort Wayne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 2, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-1 WEASE, STEWART ANNEX FORT WAYNE MIDGET VICTORIES Billy Wease and Tony Stewart were victorious in the 10th "Rumble in Fort Wayne" USAC Midget races December 28-29 at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. Wease, of Noblesville, Ind., won Frid ... Continue reading
Subaru WRX STI Rides on New Dunlop Performance Tires
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- A new Dunlop maximum performance tire has been specified for the iconic 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sports car. Powered by a 305-horsepower, 2.5-liter Subaru boxer engine, the new performance car rides on specially designed Dunlop SP Sport 600 245/40R18 93W summer tires. In fact, every Impreza WR ... Continue reading
Webasto Product North America, Inc. Appoints New President and CEO
FENTON, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Mark Wallace has been named President and CEO of Webasto Product North America, Inc. (WPNA), effective January 2, 2008. WPNA is the North American subsidiary of leading global automotive supplier Webasto AG's Global Comfort Solutions (GCS) business unit. GCS is the world's leader in the develop ... Continue reading
Traffic.com Unveils Breakthrough 'Fastest Drive Now' Feature
Commuters Can Now Compare Direct Drive with Traffic Optimized Drive Alternatives WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 3 -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ company , and a leading provider of traffic solutions to consumers and businesses, unveiled today a beta version of a "fastest drive now" feature available at http://www.traffic.com/. Traffic.com ... Continue reading
Auto Body Panels Expands Into Six New Markets, Partners With Leading Auto Recyclers
CINCINNATI, Jan. 4 -- Auto Body Panels (ABP) today announced a major expansion and the creation of new partnerships with key automotive recycling operations in six new markets across the nation. This move creates a strategic affiliation between Auto Body Panels, one of the nations' largest importers of automotive after ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group to Acquire Budget Licensee for Newark Airport
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating rights for the Budget brand for the Newark, N.J. region, including Budget car rental operations at Newark Liberty International Airport. Terms of the transaction, which is schedul ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce 2007 Global Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, January 5 -- Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President, Jim Press, will host a teleconference to deliver worldwide sales results for Chrysler. What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler's 2007 global sales Who: Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler Steven Landry, Executive Vic ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce 2007 Global Sales
Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President, Jim Press, will host a teleconference to deliver worldwide sales results for Chrysler. What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler's 2007 global sales Who: Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler Steven Landry, Executive Vice President - North American Sales, C ... Continue reading
Ford Showcases Future of In-Car Satellite Communications at International CES 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4 -- - Popular Ford SYNC system upgrades and other new in-car communications technologies to be unveiled at consumer electronics show on Sunday - Announcements include Ford's new SIRIUS Travel Link(TM) navigation system, which gives drivers and passengers up-to-the-minute information on current ga ... Continue reading
Get Frenched - with Frenched Headlight Kits and Chrome Trim Rings from The Hoffman Group!
Get Frenched - with Frenched Headlight Kits and Chrome Trim Rings! For a limited time only, The Hoffman Group is offering these unbelievable specials on Frenched Headlight Kits and Chrome Trims. Check out these deals! Call one of our representatives today. If you are not already set up as an authorized dealer, ask one ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Implement Price Increase for Batteries
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 4 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., announced today it will institute a 4 percent price increase across the board to its lead-acid battery customers, effective March 1, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) "As a global leader in the industry, Johnson Controls continues to driv ... Continue reading
Mopar Will Turn Up the Heat with its $10,000 Bonus at the 22nd Annual Dodge Chili Bowl Nationals
Jan. 4, 2008 Contact: Darren Jacobs, (248) 553-4566 E-mail: djacobs@jrthompson.com Mopar® Will Turn Up the Heat with its $10,000 Bonus at the 22nd Annual Dodge Chili Bowl Nationals € For the seventh straight year, Mopar®-powered midget car drivers will battle for the Mopar $10,000 bonus check at the 22nd Annual Dod ... Continue reading
NHRA - Lucas and Todd Prepare for Saturday's Chevy Bodine Bobsled Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell LucasOil.com LUCAS AND TODD PREPARE FOR SATURDAY’S CHEVY BODINE BOBSLED CHALLENGE LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 4) – Morgan Lucas, the pilot of the powerful NHRA Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster, rallied in qualifying for the third annu ... Continue reading
The Resolute Drivers of SPEED World Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Resolute Drivers of SPEED World Challenge TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 4, 2008) - A new year has arrived and so has a new season of SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge. For some, new teams and cars bring fresh opportunities, for others, the return to a regular ride means a chance to capitalize on less ... Continue reading
Toyo Picks Top World Challenge Fan Focus Model of 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toyo Picks Top World Challenge Fan Focus Model of 2007 TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 4, 2008) - Nearly 30 young women were chosen from hundreds to be Fan Focus models during the 2007 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge season in a promotion supported by Modified Mag and Toyo Tires. After narrowing the fiel ... Continue reading
New Maximum Performance Detectors - A Dashboard 'Must-Have'
Cobra Electronics Announces Newly Designed 2008 Line of Maximum Performance, Full-Color Radar Detectors LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 -- Chicago-based Cobra Electronics today announced the launch of its new Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne(TM) Maximum Performance 12 Band(TM) 2008 radar line. Following the success of the wireless ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Nat'l Conference Program: Focus is on Funding, Fueling & Fleets
New 2008 Conference Logo For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference Program Announced Focus is on Funding, Fueling and Fleets Las Vegas, NV - January 4, 2008 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the concurrent sessions t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, February 1, 2008. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Rich ... Continue reading
Cequent Group Acquires Rights to Let's Go Aero (LGA) Cargo Management Products
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4 -- TriMas Corporation -- a diversified growth company of high-end, specialty niche businesses -- today announced that its Cequent Group has acquired the rights to a number of Let's Go Aero (LGA) product lines. LGA is the sole operating subsidiary of LGA Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LG ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information For 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 4 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its conference call for 2007 fourth quarter and full year earnings on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the company's release of fourth quarter and full year earnings at ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. to Present at Needham Conference in January
WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 4 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, announced today that Ronald V. Waters, Chief Operating Officer, will deliver a presentation at the Needham & Company, LLC Growth Conference on January 8 at 4PM EST at the New York Palace Hotel ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Webcast
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: BorgWarner 2007 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call When: February 7, 2008 @ 4:00 pm Eastern Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/invest/webcasts.shtml How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Conta ... Continue reading
Park Place Motors Pledges $250K to LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Wood, The LeMay- America's Car Museum(r) Ph: 253.779.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org Park Place Motors Pledges $250K to LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) (Tacoma, WA) - The LeMay- America's Car Museum(r) is pleased to announce th ... Continue reading
Due to recent violence and threats in Mauritania, the Dakar Rally organization decided today to cancel this year's event. Team Rally Pan Am arrived ready to race, but was turned away today along with hundreds of other competitors. Jonah Street, the team's lead rider, was to be a top contender in this Dakar. Jonah Stree ... Continue reading
"60 Years VW Bulli - The Book" goes to print
60 Years VW Bulli - The Book goes to print 4 January 2008. It was one of last year's unique motoring events celebrating 60 years of the legendary Volkswagen Transporter van. A total of 71,000 visitors converged on the Hanover Exhibition Centre last October for the first International VW Bus Meeting. Lutz Schilling (aut ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - A DECADE OF VOICES: BUTCH LEITZINGER
Leitzinger: "To his absolute credit, and I'm grateful for it, (Don Panoz) kept his word on everything and the Series has progressed." Butch Leitzinger would like to say he knew this would work. Alas, he was one of many who were skeptical when Don Panoz announced in 1998 his vision for the American Le Mans Series and br ... Continue reading
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing turned in a solid opening day of practice at Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Test Days with Alex Gurney posting the third fastest overall time of the day Friday in the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley. After the team spent the majority of the morning session on familiari ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LAKE PLACID, NY.) - BODINE BOBSLED CHALLENGE
Boris Said used a borrowed sled to prove heâs still the man to beat at the 3rd Annual Chevy Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering. Said topped the time charts for the two qualifying runs, which set the lineup for Saturdayâs championship runs. The field of NASCAR and NHRA drivers practiced F ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Green Flag Ahead: 2008 NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona
Decorations have been packed away, New Yearâs resolutions decided â the calendar flipped. And while team members may still swap how-I-spent-my-holiday-vacation stories, itâs time to re-fire the engines. Monday, Jan. 7 marks the start of NASCAR Preseason Thunder â the sportâs annual January test ... Continue reading
Wood Brothers Racing is set to announce driver and sponsor information regarding their No. 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry for the 2008 Daytona Speedweeks events. Veteran driver Bill Elliott has agreed to once again serve as the driver of the No. 21 Ford Fusion in this yearâs opening event. The team will test with Elli ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (PARIS, FR) - BFGOODRICH RESPECTS THE DECISION OF THE A.S.O.
The A.S.O. - the organising body of the Dakar Rally - announced on the morning of January 4 that this year's event will not go ahead. After a lengthy dialogue with the French government, and in particular the country's foreign office, the Dakar Rally organisers decided to cancel the rally on governmental advice. The 20 ... Continue reading
NASCAR SCS (TALLADEGA, ALA.) - AMP Energy to Sponsor NASCAR Sprint
Leaders from Pepsi-Cola North America joined today with Talladega Superspeedway to announce that beginning in 2008, the fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway will be known as the AMP Energy 500. Mountain Dew AMP Energy drink is blasting onto the NASCAR scene in 2008 with several high profile spo ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 -- Vanguard Integrity Professionals CEO, CTO and founder, Ronn Bailey, expressed his "devastation" and "significant disappointment" in light of today's announcement that, for the first time in 30 years, the Dakar race has been cancelled. The decision to call off the race was due to direct security thr ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - JASON LEFFLER, SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE 2008 CHILI BOWL NATIONALS
Jason Leffler, the three-time Midget National Champion in 1997-1999, has captured victories in almost every prestigious midget event over the years with the exception of one â the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Coined the Superbowl of midget racing, the Chili Bowl is the one victory that Leffler has yet to capture d ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - RICKY STENHOUSE JR. TO RUN 22ND ANNUAL CHILI BOWL
Before hitting the pavement at Daytona International Speedway in February, Roush Fenway Racing's newest development driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., will make his fourth start next week in the 22nd annual Chili Bowl held in Tulsa, Okla. Stenhouse will race for Keith Kunz Motorsports in the Esslinger-powered No. 97 car as h ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (TALLADEGA, ALA.) - AMP Energy to Sponsor NASCAR Sprint
Leaders from Pepsi-Cola North America joined today with Talladega Superspeedway to announce that beginning in 2008, the fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway will be known as the AMP Energy 500. Mountain Dew AMP Energy drink is blasting onto the NASCAR scene in 2008 with several high profile spo ... Continue reading
2007's Top 20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through December
Chicago, Jan 3, 2008; Reuters compiled this list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through December of 2007 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 2.8 percent or 160,955 units to 5,866,133. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
For most economy cars, value is the key selling point. ... Continue reading
Our editors' love affair with the Volkswagen Passat dates back a decade. ... Continue reading
Ford Showcases Future of In-Car Satellite Communications at International CES 2008
- Popular Ford SYNC system upgrades and other new in-car communications technologies to be unveiled at consumer electronics show on Sunday - Announcements include Ford's new SIRIUS Travel Link(TM) navigation system, which gives drivers and passengers up-to-the-minute information on current gas prices, traffic, coast-to ... Continue reading
Toyota's Mark Del Rosso Named Audi COO for U.S. Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Mark Del Rosso, an automotive sales executive and marketing specialist, will assume the duties of chief operating officer for Audi of America, Inc. beginning immediately, according to the company. The position has been vacant since the departure of Tom Del Franco in June 2007. Del Rosso w ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Review
It's hard to believe that 2008 will be the 11th year on sale for the Volkswagen New Beetle. ... Continue reading
$2 Million Handcrafted Luxury Car Designed With NVIDIA Quadro Graphics
DiMora Motorcar Relies on NVIDIA Professional Solutions to Engineer Natalia SLS 2 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 3 -- NVIDIA , the world leader in visual computing technologies, today announced NVIDIA Quadro(R) professional graphics have been selected by DiMora Motorcar to engineer the Natalia SLS 2 luxury sport sedan, whic ... Continue reading
Air News Brief (HQ): Air Pollutants Clear Out as Clean-Air Programs Close In
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008) *Air Pollutants Clear Out as Clean-Air Programs Close In* Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, (202) 564-4355 / perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov EPA's clean fuels programs have exceed ... Continue reading
Automotive Mirror Supplier Visiocorp Names Global Account Director
NEWS FROM: Visiocorp USA, Inc. 1855 Busha Hwy., Marysville, MI. USA 48040 www.visiocorp.com <http://www.visiocorp.com/> Contact: Jan A. Crisenbery (810.364.4141) North American Press Contact: Dave Schmidt, Smith-Winchester, 248.352.3333 david@smith-winchester.com VC1005 (January, 2008) PHOTO ATTACHED to EMAIL Visiocorp ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Creates New Global Alliance Operations Position; Names New Procurement Executive
- Simon Boag to Executive Vice President - Global Alliance Operations - John P. Campi Named Executive Vice President - Procurement AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Chrysler LLC today named Simon Boag to the newly created position of Executive Vice President -- Global Alliance Operations, reporting to Vice Chairman and Pr ... Continue reading
Dealer's Can Win A Segway at NADA
AutoRevenue is giving away a brand new Segway x2 at the NADA Convention and Expo in San Francisco. AutoRevenue to give away Segway at NADA Convention in San Francisco LEE, Mass., Jan. 2, 2008 - @utoRevenueT, the automotive industry's leading permission-based multi-channel communications company, is giving away a Segway ... Continue reading
Don Allen Auto City to Sell Dealership, Property
Voelker family committed to employee, customer, community needs PITTSBURGH, Jan. 3 -- Officials of Don Allen Auto City informed employees today that the dealership and its property on Baum Boulevard are in the process of being sold in separate transactions. David Voelker, president, told employees in an afternoon meeti ... Continue reading
Free Webinar: Federal Incentives for Alternative Fuels & Vehicles
To view this email as a web page, please follow this link: <http://www.icebase.com/r.pl?vIKoM0RJNno3IIOa_a8693a9e44d51757> Live Webinar The Funding Connection: Federal Incentives for Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time (1:30 p.m. Eastern Time) Mark your calendar and register t ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) nuvi(R) 780 Puts Traffic, Stocks, News at Your Fingertips with MSN Direct
New Version of Avis Where2(TM) Will Be Based on nuvi 780 OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 3 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the nuvi 780 -- the newest addition to the popular nuvi family and the most powerful in its acclaimed 700 series. The nuvi 780 was announced in preparation for the 2008 Con ... Continue reading
Gerber Scientific to Present at CJS Securities' 8th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Conference
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 3 -- Gerber Scientific, Inc. , a worldwide leader in integrated automation solutions, announced that Marc T. Giles, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at CJS Securities' 8th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Conference being held in New York on Wednesday, January 9, 200 ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Unveils Innovative Solution Targeting 30% Increase to Dealer F&I Revenue
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3 -- GMAC Insurance today introduced the latest additions to its innovative suite of technology-based solutions for automotive dealers. Combined with ongoing training and support, IntelliMenu(SM) and IntelliTracker(SM) provide a state of the art, custom- designed, menu-selling process with the p ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. to Present at Needham Conference in January
WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 3 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, announced today that Ronald V. Waters, Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a presentation at the Needham & Company, LLC Growth Conference on January 8 at 4PM EST at the New York Palace Hotel ... Continue reading
Motorcoaches Surging in Consumer Popularity as Travel Choice, New University Study Finds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorcoach travel at the end of 2007 "was enjoying a significant rebirth and was expanding throughout the country at the fastest rate in more than 40 years," according to a new study released by the DePaul University School of Public Service. The independent research study, ... Continue reading
MTS Completes World-Class Toyota Driving Simulator Project
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 3 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that it has completed the development and installation of the Motion System for the new Toyota Motor Corporation world-class driving simulator located at the Higashifuji Technical Center in Shizuoka, Japan. The driving simulator includes the MTS mot ... Continue reading
The Parrot SK4000, a hands-free music kit for motorcyclists, and the Parrot RK8200, car stereo system Made for iPod(R), provide drivers with premium hands-free cell phone capabilities LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Parrot, a leader in wireless peripherals around the mobile phone, introduced two new innovative and ground-breaking ... Continue reading
MERIDEN, Conn., Jan. 3 -- The Response Insurance Group of Companies, including the Washington licensed National Merit Insurance Company, announced it would voluntarily comply with Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler's request related to its auto insurance customers in FEMA-declared disaster counties. As a r ... Continue reading
Total Vehicle Fuel Economy program provides objective evaluation of all available technologies to identify the most cost-effective strategies to achieve light-vehicle fuel economy and CO2 goals VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 3 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent engineering firm specializing in fuel economy and vehicl ... Continue reading
Ryan Smith Scores Two Wins and a Top Ten in Fort Wayne "Rumble"
Ryan Smith Scores Two Wins and a Top Ten in Fort Wayne “Rumble” KUNKLETOWN, Penn. – January 3, 2008 – Ryan Smith added a pair of notches to his belt in the Rumble at Fort Wayne last week, scoring a pair of slingshot feature wins and a top ten in the Midgets feature. Taking the No. 55 S&S Speedways slingshot to ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) presents its 20th annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Highlights of the conference include - -- perennial sales projections from ... Continue reading
Super-Sized GPS Navigation: Garmin(R) nuvi(R) 5000
OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 3 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced a new series of nuvi navigators designed specifically for those seeking premium navigation features on a large, 5.2-inch touchscreen display. The nuvi 5000 was announced in conjunction with the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in L ... Continue reading
Tenneco Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 3 -- Tenneco Inc. plans to issue its fourth quarter and full-year 2007 earnings news release before the market opens on Thursday, January 24, 2008, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EST. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fi ... Continue reading
Xilinx at the Heart of Innovation at CES 2008
What: Xilinx demonstrates complete programmable solutions designed specifically to enable the industry's latest consumer and automotive innovations Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, South Hall # 35768 When: January 7-10, 2008 Exhibits: Monday, January 7 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. PST Tuesday, January 8 9 a.m. - 6 p. ... Continue reading
"Upscale economy car" sounds like an oxymoron, but it's a feat Volkswagen has been managing to pull off for years. ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Krohn Racing Team Prepares for Daytona Test
Krohn Racingâs two-car team arrives in Daytona this week for the first official Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on-track activities of the 2008 season for the Daytona Test Days, January 4-6. Team owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn will share the No. 75 Krohn Racing Pontiac Lola with new teammate and veteran endurance sp ... Continue reading
Champion All-Star Lineup of Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty, Jimmie Johnson and Jimmy Vasser to take First Laps as a Team at this Weekend's Daytona Test Days GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing will take their familiar No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley back to the race track for the first time in 2008 as the reigning Champ ... Continue reading
GM Asks the World: 'What's Next?' - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT, January 3 -- What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets? Decisions on issues like these will largely shape transportation ... Continue reading
2008 Subaru Impreza - VIDEO REVIEW
Canadian auto journalist Justin Pritchard profiles the new 2008 Subaru Impreza. Video will auto-start momentarily. ... Continue reading
Canada Presents Awards for Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2007 - VIDEO STORY
OTTAWA, Canada - January 4, 2007: The annual ecoENERGY for vehicle Awards, administered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, are presented for the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the current model year. Winning vehicles are determined by testing that simulates 20 000 kilometres annually (55 perce ... Continue reading
Chery and Fiat To Form Joint Venture in 2008
SHANGHAI - January 4, 2008: Chery Automobile will definitely establish partnership with Italian automaker Fiat Group to build a passenger vehicle joint venture in China in 2008, an official from Chery Automobile confirmed recently. Besides establishing the joint venture, Chery and Fiat also plan to locally produce Fiat ... Continue reading
2007 ``Electric Car Company of the Year''
GoodCleanTech.com Recognizes Eco-technology Leaders of 2007 SANTA MONICA, Calif. January 3,(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a year of significant advancements in its technology and product line, Miles Electric Vehicles was named the âElectric Car Company of the Yearâ by GoodCleanTech, a 2007 Weblog Awards Finalist ... Continue reading
Inforum NAIAS Auto Show Breakfast 'Beyond Green: Unraveling the Sustainability Mystique'
DETROIT, Jan. 3 -- President George W. Bush recently signed legislation that will bring more fuel-efficient vehicles into auto showrooms and require increased use of ethanol. This legislation has been called "a major step" toward energy independence with a focus on easing global warming, but what will it mean to auto p ... Continue reading
Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - This weekend!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2008 Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Starts Today! What: North America's largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show Where: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga When: Friday, January 4th - Sunday, January 6th, 2008 Friday & Saturday - 10am - 10pm Sunday - 10am - 6pm Friday, January 4, 2008 ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
