Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
THE KRASL ART MUSEUM HOSTS A CONCOUR EVENT
THE KRASL ART MUSEUM HOSTS A CONCOUR EVENT Old Cars on the Bluff in St. Joseph, MI By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com For those of you whoâve not been to St. Joseph, MI, on the southwest shore of Lake Michigan allow me the opportunity to enlighten you. Only about an hour from Chicago and perhaps 3 from Detroit, thi ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS â 2008 BMW Z4 M Roadster Model: BMW Z4 M Roadster Engine: 3.2-liter DOHC inline 6 Horsepower/Torque: 330 hp/262 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 98.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.1 x 70.1 x 51.1 in. Tires: P225/45ZR18 (F)/ P255/40ZR18 (R) Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Diversity Supplier Development Group Recognizes Top Suppliers and Employees
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Chrysler LLC's Diversity Supplier Development group recognized top performing suppliers and employees that exemplify the core values of Chrysler LLC's Global Sourcing organization. Employees are recognized for their efforts in successfully working with suppliers to improve spending with q ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport takes the victory in Montreal
A thrilling end as the #61 Ford Riley goes from first to last to first Woodbridge, Ontario - August 4, 2008: We won! In the end, there is not much more you can say that has not already been said in the many race reports and media interviews with Brian and Mark. There were in fact, a lot of reports - which tends to happ ... Continue reading
FleetPride Acquires Truck & Trailer Supply, Inc.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced today that it has acquired Truck & Trailer Supply, Inc. Truck & Trailer Supply has locations in Artesia and Roswell, New Mexico. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
ESCO Announces Major Contract Award in EMC Test Business
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4 -- ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that ETS-Lindgren L.P. (ETS) has been awarded a $16.7 million contract to design, construct, install and certify two automotive test chamber facilities in India for the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRIP). This contract, one of ... Continue reading
RDA Group: Fuel Efficiency Rules, But Vehicle Owners Still Seek Convenience Features
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Although improved fuel economy is rated as vehicle owners' number one concern, according to RDA Group's Auto-Ideation(TM) III study, 26 percent of the nearly 1,100 unmet needs identified by consumers are related to convenience. RDA Group -- a global market research and consulting firm ... Continue reading
AAM announces two new retail promotions.
Press Release The AAM Group launched two new retail Point-of-Sale promotions for the Summer of 2008. The Parts Pro Performance Centers marketing program launched the 2008 Parts Pro Power Sale, built around 12 participating vendors product lines. The promotion included a Parts Pro Know's technical formulas counter mat, ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Leadership Changes; Integrates Treasury and Information Technology Management
- Jan A. Bertsch Appointed Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Information Officer - Richard D. Houtman Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary to Retire - Holly E. Leese Named Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Chrysler LLC today announced the appointment of Jan ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires Announces 10 Percent Price Increase
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Kumho Tire USA, Inc., announced it will increase prices up to 10 percent, with additional in line adjustments, on passenger, light truck and truck and bus tires. The price increase will start on September 1, 2008. "Dramatic increases in the cost of raw materials and transportation ne ... Continue reading
International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
International Automakers Continue to Increase Market Share ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released July 2008 sales figures for the international automobile industry. AIADA represents over 11,000 international franchises, which i ... Continue reading
Registration for ProSolo Finale Opens August 11
TOPEKA, Kan (Aug. 4, 2008) â Online registration for the Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo Finale at Heartland Park Topeka will open on Monday, August 11, at noon (CDT). Registration is open to anyone who has competed in at least two ProSolo events in 2008 or any returning 2007 ProSolo Finale Champion. For those who comp ... Continue reading
All-new 2009 Dodge Ram to Offer Truck-load of Safety and Security Features
35 advanced safety and security technologies - New standard four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) - New standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Trailer Sway Control (TSC) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is loaded with safety and security features. "We eng ... Continue reading
ASIMO Visits Children Suffering from Sichuan Earthquake
2008âHonda made an effort to lift the spirits of children suffering from the Sichuan Earthquake through a special visit by ASIMO, Hondaâs humanoid robot. ASIMO visited a school in Deyang in the Sichuan province of China, approximately 100km away from the epicenter of the earthquake. Children attending the sch ... Continue reading
Coughlin on cusp of clinching playoff spot in Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. -- Reigning Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will secure his spot in this year's NHRA drag racing playoffs by simply qualifying for this weekend's 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Considering he's a four-time winner at Brainerd International Raceway, the task seems easy, but the veteran ra ... Continue reading
A1GP Powered by Ferrari car completes wind tunnel testing
London, Great Britain â Wind tunnel testing has been a key element in the development of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari car for season four. The car that had its first public running at the Mugello circuit was the product of many hours spent by the A1GP technical team in wind tunnels at the Un ... Continue reading
Said Finishes 5th in Rain-Shortened Nationwide Series Road Race
MONTREAL -- While Saturday's rain-shortened NASCAR Nationwide Series race had a historical significance, it also had an eventful outcome for part-time driver Boris Said. Said was credited with a fifth-place finish -- by far his best result of the season which has been riddled with an abundance of bad luck. "It's been a ... Continue reading
Pruett and Rojas Stretch Championship Points Lead with Top-Five Finish
MONTREAL, Quebec -The TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) team consistently ran in the top-five positions throughout the entire two-hour timed event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (CGV). The team changed their driver sequence as Pruett qualified and completed the first driving stint whereas Rojas comple ... Continue reading
More British F3 International points for Philip Major at Spa
SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - Canadian British F3 International Series driver Philip Major scored his best finish of the year this weekend at the famous Spa Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium. Starting from 15th on the grid, Major pushed forward to finish 8th in class. "I bogged down on the start a bit," Major said. "The ... Continue reading
Scott Speed and his No. 2 Red Bull Toyota Camry headed into Pocono Raceway this past weekend with the ARCA RE/MAX Series for the second time this year. Speed went into the 2.5 mile triangle 55 points out of the lead, but emerged 95 points ahead when it was all said and done. From the word go Speed was on a mission and ... Continue reading
The Honda Racing F1 Team's Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello brought their cars home in 12th and 16th places respectively in today's Hungarian Grand Prix. Whilst the team were unable to add to their points tally today, the weekend has brought a small step forward in terms of performance following the introduction of ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Preliminary Sales for Quarter, 12 Months; Backlog.
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Thor Industries announced today preliminary sales for the quarter and 12 months ended July 31, 2008. Sales in the quarter were $569 million, down 25% from $755 million last year. RV sales were $453 million, down 30% from $645 million last year. Bus sales were a record $115 million, up 5% ... Continue reading
Toyota's Amazing Girl Scout Race reaches finish line
Toyota's Amazing Girl Scout Race reaches finish line Note: Full story and photos are available at www.gsofmd.org <http://www.gsofmd.org/> 27 teams participating in "Toyota's Amazing Girl Scout Race" have crossed the finish line and a winning team has been declared in the 275+ mile event. A combination of teamwork and e ... Continue reading
First World Power Wheelchair Designed Exclusively for Disabled Motorists
Here is news of importance to your members. If you send information to your members, please include this also. The new product is sold and installed by the entire Autoadapt dealer network in Great Britain and NI, as well as in Rep. of Ireland with about 80 companies that carry out individual car adaptations and convers ... Continue reading
Quadratech(R) reduces the total weight of the vehicle through its suspension system, which is 20% lighter than the existing systems, thus achieving a better performance in fuel consumption MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4 -- SANLUIS Rassini(R), a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R), a worldwide Mexican company leade ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss August 4, 2008 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM'S TOTAL RESOURCE AUCTIONS EXPANDS TEXAS PRESENCE WITH ACQUISITION OF CENTRAL CITIES AUCTION POOL Total Resource Auctions Now Serves Customers at 56 Locations, Including Five in Texas ATLANTA - Total Resource Auctio ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and a Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $215.3 million, compared to consolidated ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Names Mark Oswald Director, Investor Relations
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 4 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that Mark Oswald has joined the Company as director, Investor Relations. Mr. Oswald reports directly to Joseph Cantie, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and is located at the TRW offices in Livonia, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.n ... Continue reading
Award-Winning AnyTrack GPS-100 Tracking Device on Sale for $189
AnyDATA Corporation offers $40 off on tiny cellular-enhanced GPS tracker. IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- AnyDATA Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of wireless communications devices, is offering their advanced GPS tracking device, the AnyTrack GPS-100, for $189. The limited time pricing is $40 off t ... Continue reading
Epner Technology Laser Gold Stops Heat from DiMora's 1200-Horsepower Volcano V16 Engine
$2 million Natalia sport luxury sedan uses technology developed by Epner for NASA space missions NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Epner Technology Inc. is the high-tech engineering electroplating firm whose work orbits Mars on NASA spacecraft. It is now a Technology Partner with DiMora Motorcar, using the same Laser Gold system to ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers Strong Market-Share Gain in July 2008
1.7 Percentage-Point Increase when comparing July 2008 to July 2007 2 Percentage-Point Increase from June 2008 to July 2008 Consumer Demand for Four-Cylinder Vehicles Fuels Share Expansion FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 4 -- Sales of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles took an 8.4 percent share of the U.S. market in July, a 2 percenta ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Second Quarter Results
Second Quarter Highlights - Net sales for the quarter increased to $773 million. - Improved market penetration of the Cooper brand in North America. - International Operations reported record sales for the second quarter of $283 million. - Increased investments in 'low cost country' manufacturing. - Continued liquidity ... Continue reading
Navevo ProNav Receives Frost and Sullivan 2008 UK Telematics Product Innovation Award
LETCHWORTH, England, August 4 -- Navevo, the UK's leading specialist GPS software developer has been awarded the 2008 UK Telematics Product Innovation Award by global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan. The award given in recognition of a company's capability to identify industry challenges and introduce a uni ... Continue reading
Seiko Instruments Launches High Performance SPI Serial EEPROM for Automotive Use
TOKYO, August 4 -- Industry's first 500,000-write performance and 50-year data retention at 125 degrees C Seiko Instruments (SII) announced availability of the S-25A series of SPI Serial EEPROMs, specifically designed for use in the highly demanding automotive market. The ground-breaking S-25A EEPROMs set industry perf ... Continue reading
More Power for Exclusive Porsche Cayman S Sport
Porsche is introducing a new model in the Cayman range. The new arrival, the Cayman S Sport, develops over 300 bhp from its tuned 3.4-litre flat-six engine and goes on sale in the UK this autumn. Originally launched in November 2005, the Porsche Cayman S quickly became the benchmark sports car in the coupe segment, a p ... Continue reading
Organisatinal Announcement, Chrysler Uk
Chrysler LLC today announced the appointment of Federico Goretti to Managing Director - Chrysler UK. "We're pleased to welcome Federico to our Chrysler UK family," said Mike Manley, Chrysler LLC Executive Vice President International Sales. "His track record is outstanding. Adding someone as well respected as Federico ... Continue reading
Scoop! Journalists Tee-Up 'Golf' Ball
A real old-fashioned Fleet Street-style 'scoop' has been scored by the organisers of the annual London Press Club Ball - they're launching one of the hottest new cars in Britain. The prestigious Ball in October will mark the first public appearance in the UK of the new and sixth generation Volkswagen Golf - a hot-hatch ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Is Best Buy For In-Car Audio System
The Bowers & Wilkins in-car audio system in the Jaguar XF has been voted Best Buy under £100,000 by The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide to High End Entertainment. The XF under review featured the Bowers & Wilkins 440W Surround Sound System with a remote amplifier, Dolby Pro-Logic II 7.1 Surround Sound and ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Makes Royal Visit to Kensington Palace
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has become the first member of the British Royal Family to get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Roadster, the first electric sportscar to go on sale in Europe. The Prince put the car through its paces within the grounds of his London residence, Kensington Palace, the same mode ... Continue reading
Travelling Without Moving: Standstill Time In Rush Hour Increases By 10.9%
Britain's Inner-City motorists are stationary for up to half of their morning rush hour journey - an increase of 10.9% in the past two years - according to new research by Citroën. ... Continue reading
Don't Panic About Weakening 4x4 Residual Values: Help Is At Hand
Fears concerning weakening residual values for 4x4s have some basis in fact, says specialist four-wheel drive rental and leasing firm SHB 4x4, but there are a number of approaches available to ensure you can still run such vehicles economically. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 50 Years in Australia
Melbourne – The year 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the official establishment of Mercedes-Benz in Australia. Since its July 1958 founding, Mercedes-Benz Australia has grown from a tiny antipodean outpost to the world's 10th largest Mercedes market. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is excited to introduce the latest addition in the Crafter series. Based on the Crafter 50 platform, the Hannover Bus will re-write the rule book on luxury bus transport. ... Continue reading
New BMW Will Read Speed Limit Signs on the Move
A new car that reads speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and shows the limit in the instrument cluster has been unveiled by BMW. Speed Limit Display ensures drivers always know what speed zone they are in when driving. ... Continue reading
Secretary of State Morgan Visit
The Morgan Motor Company, the world's oldest family car company, today welcomes a visit by John Hutton, the Secretary of State for Business and Enterprise, to show him the famous Morgan sports car and introduce him to the 155 skilled craftspeople who build it. ... Continue reading
US Auto Sales Slump to 16-year Low in July 2008
DETROIT Aug 1, 2008; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that U.S. auto sales slumped to a 16-year low in July as automakers failed to keep up with consumers' growing demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. While production changes may help that problem, trouble in the credit and auto leasing markets w ... Continue reading
Big Oil's Biggest Profit Quarter Ever
HOUSTON August 1, 2008; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that AP - Oil giants Chevron Corp. and Total SA wrapped up a string of gargantuan, record-breaking earnings reports Friday, a stretch in which six of the major international oil companies topped $50 billion in combined profit for the first time. While th ... Continue reading
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