INDIANAPOLIS - Practice Wednesday for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (9) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 222.834 <BR> 2. (10) Dan Wheldon, Dallara-Honda, 222.810 <BR> 3. (26) Marco And ... Continue reading
DIXON LEADS RAIN-SHORTED PRACTICE FOR INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 â Pole sitter Scott Dixon paced an abbreviated practice session for the Indianapolis 500, lapping the historic 2.5-mile oval at 222.834 mph. Twenty-nine drivers made the most of 30 minutes of green flag time to complete 390 laps. Following a four-hour, 56-minute rain delay, th ... Continue reading
TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: GIL DE FERRAN
The formation of the de Ferran Motorsports program? "In a way, it's a little bit of a long story. I have been associated with the Honda motorsports program literally for over a decade. That association took a wide variety of forms throughout the years. I worked very closely with HPD (Honda Performance Development) engi ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2008) â In racing circles, the words âMonth of Mayâ are loaded with tradition, especially to those fans who patronize the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) the fifth month of each year. For Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Tracy Hines, Levi Jones and their fellow USAC National Midge ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C. & INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 14, 2008)-Chip Ganassi Racing Teams announced today it has partnered with Nintendo and its long-time sponsor Target, to have Nintendoâs newest video game, Wii Fitâ¢, as the sponsor of 1,100 miles of auto racing on Sunday, May 25. Nintendo and Wii Fit become the primary s ... Continue reading
DOVER, Del. â Dover International Speedway and AAA Mid-Atlantic announced today a seven-year partnership extension that includes sponsorship of Doverâs new focal point, the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA. The seven-year agreement also includes the entitlement of Doverâs annual NASCAR ... Continue reading
Round Five of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series is held in one of the favorite locales on the Rolex Series circuit, Monterey, California at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, for the RumBum.com 250 race on Saturday, May 17th. Krohn Racing has continued to develop the new Proto-Auto Lola car, which will compete in t ... Continue reading
Hernandez hits century mark as JEGS series' most prolific driver
CONROE, Texas (May 13) -- Josh Hernandez's victorious final-round pass against Tony Pontieri at the recently-completed O'Reilly Midwest Nationals in St. Louis marked his 100th elimination round in the JEGS ProMod Challenge. The win capped a weekend where Hernandez improved many of his long-established class records, in ... Continue reading
VOICES OF UTAH: THE PROTOTYPES
Ben Devlin: "We were there a little while ago testing, and the grandstands they've put up this year really made it more for the spectators." A "new" Miller Motorsports Park awaits the American Le Mans Series this week for the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix presented by the Grand and Little America Hotels. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 24.7% increase in April global sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 24.7% increase in April global sales - 129,477 Kia vehicles sold globally in April - Sales in North America, Europe, China, gene ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Reports First-Quarter 2008 Results
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- Dana Holding Corporation has announced its first-quarter 2008 results. As a result of its January 31 emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization, Dana's first-quarter financial statements include two months presented under the provisions of "fresh start" accounting required for companies emerging f ... Continue reading
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 14 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. today announced the inauguration of two manufacturing facilities located in India and the extension of an existing software design center that are owned by WABCO-TVS (India) Ltd., an affiliate of WABCO and its joint venture partner, a member of the TVS Group. Currently m ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Appoints James A. Yost Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that it has appointed James A. Yost, 59, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 22. Yost comes to Dana from Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Of ... Continue reading
Yost Resigns As Executive Vice President and CFO of Hayes Lemmerz
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 14 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that James A. Yost, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be resigning to accept a similar position at Dana Holding Corporation. Mr. Yost has been with the Company since 2002. "It has been a pleasure working with the ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Results For First Quarter 2008
- Sales Increase to $756 million, a 31% Increase from 1Q 2007 - Operating Profit Increases to $41.5 million from $32.2 million prior year - Net Income Increases to $15.7 million - $66 million of Net New Business Awarded during Quarter NOVI, Mich., May 14 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-St ... Continue reading
Sixt AG to be Exclusive Partner of the Mille Miglia
PULLACH, Germany and BRESCIA, Italy, May 14 -- - From 15 - 18 May, 2008 Sixt will be promoting the world's most famous classic car race, the Mille Miglia, as its mobility and marketing partner. - Detlev Pätsch, director of operations at Sixt AG: "What Sixt and the Mille Miglia have in common is a passion for the great ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
WESTWOOD, Mass., May 14 -- LoJack Corporation announced today its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. ET at the offices of Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO ) About LoJack C ... Continue reading
Nokia Signs Agreement to Sell its Line Fit Automotive Business
ESPOO, Finland, May 14 -- Nokia has today signed an agreement with a newly formed company named novero GmbH on the divestment of Nokia's line fit automotive business. Novero is owned by Razvan Olosu, the former head of Nokia's Enhancements unit, and Equity Partners GmbH, a German private equity firm that focuses on the ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Appoints Thomas M. Gartland Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 14 -- Avis Budget Group announced today that Thomas M. Gartland has joined the Company as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Mr. Gartland will oversee the development of revenue generating activities and direct all marketing and sales functions including commercial sales, vehicle rep ... Continue reading
2008 BMW 335i Convertible Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 BMW 335i Convertible BMW has made 3-Series convertibles for years, but until the release of the newest model just over a year ago all were conventional cloth-top cars. With the current 3-Series convertible lineup, BMW has joined the ranks hardtop-convertible manufacturers, to ... Continue reading
Visteon Elevates Stebbins to CEO; Johnston Continues as Executive Chairman
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 14, 2008 -- The board of directors of Visteon Corporation today elected Donald J. Stebbins as president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2008. Stebbins, who was president and chief operating officer, succeeds Michael F. Johnston in the CEO role. Johnston will continue as exe ... Continue reading
2008 Maserati Quattroporte and 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo Review
Driving Impressions : 2008 Maserati Quattroporte and Gran Turismo By Carey Russ When you think pedigreed high-performance, high-dollar Italian cars, if you're a typical modern American you probably think of Ferrari or Lamborghini. Maserati?Didn't Joe Walsh make that up for the "I Can't Drive 55" song? Or, if you know b ... Continue reading
PennDOT Reminds Young Drivers About Consequences of Drinking, Driving
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With prom and graduation season upon us, PennDOT is reminding young drivers to seriously consider the consequences of drinking and driving. "The last weeks of the school year are an exciting time, but can have devastating consequences if not celebrated safely -- especi ... Continue reading
OEConnection Introduces ServiceAdvantage
- Electronic Service Menu Tool Supports General Motors Dealerships' Simplified Maintenance Schedules and Builds Customer Loyalty - RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 14 -- OEConnection LLC, a recognized technology leader in the online buying, selling and analysis of original equipment parts, today announced its expansion into dealer ... Continue reading
Shell Rotella(R) T Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil Offers Improved Engine Protection
CJ-4 Motor oil Provides Enhanced Fuel Efficiency HOUSTON, May 14 -- Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella(R) T Synthetic 5W-40 heavy-duty motor oil, which meets or exceeds API CJ-4 specifications. The motor oil offers significant improvements in wear protection, soot control, deposit control, heat resistance an ... Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind Student Fashion Show: Where the Rubber Meets the Runway
Student Designers Get in Gear for IMAGINE 2008 WHO/ WHAT: IMAGINE 2008, the International Academy of Design and Technology's 29th annual student fashion show, promises some of the season's most innovative and memorable fashion moments - including the unveiling of winning designs from an exclusive General Motors-sponsor ... Continue reading
Harker Twins considered for the Lyn St James 'Project Podium' Grant
KDH Racing with Kate & Diana Harker media relations For Immediate Release May 14, 2008 Contact: Kate Harker Email: kate@harkermotorsport.com Harker Twins to be considered for the Lyn St James 'Project Podium' Scholarship Grant Gainesville, GA. - NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster drivers, Kate and Diana Harker have been selecte ... Continue reading
Sat-Nav for HGV and van drivers unveiled
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR writeit:- This release is available at: http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=8620 Imagery:- Pronav SatNav - http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/Pronav%20SatNav.jpg ProNav_POI Map_1_1 - http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/ProNav_POI%20Map_1_1.jpg ProNav_Drive D ... Continue reading
smart Earns IIHS Top Ratings for Front & Side Crashes
First Institute crash tests of Smart car: diminutive two-seater earns top ratings for protecting people in front & side crashes ARLINGTON, VA â The Smart car is getting a lot of attention for its small size and style, and now it's earning impressive crash test ratings. In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Saf ... Continue reading
AAA Announces New Features for Summer Travelers on the TripTik Travel Planner
Enhancements to popular online mapping tool provide direct access to travel content ORLANDO, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just in time to plan summer road trips, AAA has launched enhancements to the TripTik(R) Travel Planner, available at AAA.com. Features that have been added to the popular online mapping t ... Continue reading
UPS Places Largest Order for 'Green' Trucks Ever With Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)
- Milestone for Daimler's world-wide 'Shaping Future Transportation' initiative - UPS 'Green Fleet' to expand with 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles and 300 Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles GAFFNEY, S.C. and STUTTGART, Germany, May 14 -- The largest order of alternative-fuel and drive-train commercial vehicles to-date was pl ... Continue reading
Hedge Funds-The (Real) Reason Behind High Oil Prices?
Washington DC May 14, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that on May 13, the price of a barrel of oil briefly hit a record of $126.98 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The reason was ostensibly that Iran was cutting oil production. But there is no gas shortage. In fact, in the U.S., stockpiles of oil climbed by 11. ... Continue reading
Audi wins European Inventor of the Year 2008
The European Patent Office has named AUDI AG European Inventor of the Year. The honor is bestowed on companies whose ideas have made significant contributions to Europe's economic growth and competitiveness. Audi was recognized for the invention of Audi Space Frame technology (ASF). ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF wins 'Design of the Year Editor's Award' in the 2008 Fleet World Honours
Further adding to its collection of accolades, this is the twelfth international award the four-door sports saloon has picked up since its reveal last September. With more than 5,000 orders secured in the UK, the XF's success in its home market is ever-growing. ... Continue reading
New Fiat Fiorino carries off industry award
The awards, announced at a ceremony in London today, are presented annually to motor manufacturers which, in the eyes of the judging panel, achieve the highest possible level of excellence in their sector. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries celebrates its 50th anniversary
FOREST CITY, IA May 13, 2008; Winnebago Industries, Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary with the introduction of the exciting, new 2009 Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand motor homes during the Company's Dealer Days event held May 12-15, 2008, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev. With a theme of "50 Years on the Road," Winne ... Continue reading
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