GM takes aim at Lexus, Acura with new Buick
"We are very encouraged we will draw customers from competitors," Buick spokesman Dave Darovitz said. "It could be as high as 40 percent, although it's always hard to put a number on that." The 2008 Enclave, a five-door luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, will compete with Honda Motor Co. Ltd's (7267.T: Quote, Prof ... Continue reading
Washington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan's Senior Vice President of North American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Daniel Gaudette told Reuters yesterday that his company will consider plants and assets that are being shed by U.S. automakers as Nissan looks to expand its manu ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Nov. 10 -- Imagine a day where you drive five of the world's hottest, most desirable luxury and sports cars. Can you see yourself behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 on the open road? Taking on the curves in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage? Feeling the power of the 2007 Porsche Twin Turbo? Unwind a Lamborghini Gallar ... Continue reading
All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Wrangler Earns Trio of Awards
National magazines recognize Wrangler Rubicon for capability, refinement * Wrangler Rubicon wins 4-Wheel & Off-Road's 2007 4x4 of the Year competition * Four Wheeler names Wrangler Rubicon 2007 Four Wheeler of the Year * Wrangler Unlimited recognized by Popular Science as a 19th Annual "Best of What's New" AUBURN HILLS ... Continue reading
Coughlin shrugs off heat, advances to top half spot (NHRA)
Coughlin shrugs off heat, advances to top half spot POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 10) -- A sun-splashed Friday in Southern California made it tough on the racers attempting to qualify for the 42nd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals. But defending race champion Jeg Coughlin seemed unfazed, running an improved 7.714 at 206.23 mph in hi ... Continue reading
Toyota, Isuzu Plan Joint Bio-Diesel Engine
Wahington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota plans to propose joint development of a new diesel engine, powered by biofuel, with Isuzu Motors Ltd under a tie-up accord they recently agreed to conclude, Toyota officials said Thursday. According to KeralaNext.com, Toyota is aiming to make the ... Continue reading
November 10, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform. Known as "Project Global", and already successfully previewed with the second generation Ou ... Continue reading
VW Eos Awarded Magazine's Best of What's New Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. November 10, 2006; The 2007 Volkswagen Eos has been awarded a â2006 Best of Whatâs Newâ award from Popular Science in the automotive category. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its respective category. The automobile distinguished itself from ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Preview
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau The second generation Outlander SUV, first of three vehicles based on Mitsubishiâs new global C platformâOutlander Lancer and Lancer Evolution (the brand within their brand)âarrives at dealerships in November. Outlander is the first to use the new global 6B ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans to Cut Scion Production to Keep Brand Unique
Washington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Scion, Toyota's youth-focused brand, is on track to beat its 150,000-units-a-year sales goal by 25,000 vehicles in 2006. Still, in order to keep the brand special and fresh, Scion plans to cut production to keep sales from going above 150,000 vehicles ... Continue reading
Chrysler Head Feeling the Heat to Turnaround the Troubled Automaker
Washington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Tom LaSorda, head of DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, is coming under increasing pressure to turn around the U.S. unit quickly, according to people familiar with the matter, reports The Wall Street Journal. For the past couple months, LaSorda has b ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for November 2006. Last month, Toyota held ten out of 29 categories of best deals. This month however, six of the ten categories dominated by ... Continue reading
Delphi's Battery Disconnect Safety Device is Becoming Standard Equipment for Technology Leaders
Technology enhances safety, prevents damage to automobiles and could do the same for industrial machinery WUPPERTAL, Germany, Nov. 10 -- Delphi Corporation's Battery Disconnect Safety Device (BDSD) is becoming standard equipment on vehicles produced by many German automakers known for their leadership in technology. Th ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation Releases Guidelines for Evaluating Effectiveness of Driver Education Programs
WASHINGTON--In order to improve novice driver training and education programs, the AAA Foundation, with funding from BMW of North America, has developed comprehensive guidelines on how to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs. Until now, most driver education evaluations have been rather limited in scope, lacked ... Continue reading
Detroit's Problems Require a Paradigm Shift
Washington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that enlisting the voices of prominent Michiganians, Detroit News columnist Daniel Howes asks his state to face the reality and come to terms with the fact that the world is becoming more globalized and business in his state will have to learn to compete. A ... Continue reading
Cadillac showcases new SLS at Auto China 2006
Shanghai GM continues to fuel record sales with new models for China Cadillac introduces all-new SLS model for Chinese market Cadillac Escalade is due to go on sale later this month Detroit -The General Motors China Group recently reported another sales record for the first nine months of 2006 (645,680 vehicles). These ... Continue reading
GM to Launch New Plug-in Hybrid?
DETROIT, Nov 10, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. will likely unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, a local paper reported on Friday. The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power and would also have ... Continue reading
Phoenix Thursday Sprint Results
USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 9, 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - 39th Checker Auto Parts/Budweiser "Western World Championships" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jerry Coons Jr., 69, Dynamics-18.443; 2. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-18.461; 3. Shane Cottle, 10E, Edison-18.526; 4. Josh Wis ... Continue reading
Car and Driver's '10Best Cars' List
Entry Form Can Be Found on caranddriver.com ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 10 -- In honor of the 25th anniversary of Car and Driver's 10Best Cars competition, the annual list that is highly anticipated by readers and manufacturers alike, the magazine is calling for readers to guess the editors' selections for 2007. Two lucky w ... Continue reading
The New smart fortwo - Even More smart fortwo
Stuttgart, Nov 09, 2006 To get straight to the point: the new smart fortwo can do everything that the current model can do - but even better. This means that the new smart fortwo is even more comfortable, even more agile, even safer and even more ecological than its predecessor. The changed running gear and the slightl ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, November 10 -- Almost 15 years after the first Chrysler Voyager rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria in 1991, DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group celebrated a milestone of one million Chrysler and Jeep(R) vehicles "Made in Europe." The one millionth vehicle was a J ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Centrex, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CTXI) today announced that it has extended its contractual relationship with MicroCars, Ltd., a Sri Lankan company, to include the right to coordinate international sales, marketing and exports of MicroCar vehicles to buyers outside Sri Lanka. A previous agreement signed in October ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Welcomes Back XM Satellite Radio's VIP Auto Fashion Show for Second Year on West Coast
LOS ANGELES--Action Pursuit Group, producers of the nationâs largest lifestyle custom car show Hot Import Nights, will bring the nationâs largest customized luxury car show, XM Satellite Radioâs VIP Auto Fashion Show, to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Nov. 18 from noon-7 p.m. In its second year run ... Continue reading
Winners Announced for the 2006 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
CHICAGO, Nov. 9 -- The winners of the Entrepreneurs' Organization's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) presented by Mercedes-Benz Financial were announced the evening of Friday, Nov. 3 in Chicago, IL in conjunction with the annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Conference. In attendance at the event were ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Nov. 9 -- Truck owners and fleet managers needing to replace their existing engines should consider the benefits of remanufactured engines from the original equipment manufacturer to ensure top-tier performance. "International(R) ReNEWed(R) engines are rebuilt to current OEM specifications with OEM e ... Continue reading
*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **November 12 - Biodiesel: Is Willie Nelson Singing the Right Song?* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, November 12 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. (Eastern), WICN/ ... Continue reading
$1M From the Harley-Davidson Foundation to Disabled American Veterans
CINCINNATI, Nov. 9 -- The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is pleased to announce that a $1 million grant from the Harley-Davidson Foundation will be used to provide free services to thousands of veterans in communities across the country. The DAV Mobile Service Office program provides in-community benefits counseling ... Continue reading
Action Pursuit Group Launches 'Diesel World' Website
Apprise Enthusiast Media unit expands role in fastest-growing automotive category ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the launch of http://www.dieselworldmag.com/, a fully interactive digital extension of APG's Diesel World maga ... Continue reading
MINERAL POINT, Wis.--Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) today announced that its North American exhaust aftertreatment manufacturing facility has begun producing the diesel particulate filters that will play a key role in enabling engine manufacturers to meet the 2007 U.S. EPA emissions standards. The Mineral Point facil ... Continue reading
PHH Arval Launches First Real-Time Telematics Performance Dashboard
Helps users track and reduce fleet fuel consumption, enhance operational performance SPARKS, Md., Nov. 9 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , launched a new performance dashboard powered by PHH Onboard(R), a telematics-powered service offered by the company. The PHH Onboard dashboard is the first of its kind ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Team Up
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- The Chrysler Group, which introduced 10 all-new vehicles this year, is showcasing three of them in a new co-branded TV ad campaign that highlights the benefits of SIRIUS Satellite Radio in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles. The trio of 30-second spots features the 2007 Chrysler Aspen, ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Predicted to Improve in 2008 & 2009, According to Latest CMCDA Forecast
Press Conference Call Scheduled to Discuss Report SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Auto sales in California will continue to slowdown through the rest of 2006 and 2007, but should return to near normal growth during 2008 and 2009, according to the third quarter California Auto Outlook report scheduled for release next wee ... Continue reading
Xilinx Demonstrates Complete Solutions for Industrial and Automotive Markets at Electronica 2006
Xilinx Proves Programmable Solutions are Everywhere - 'At the Heart, At the Edge, On the Move' What: Xilinx showcases customer applications in automotive and industrial markets When: 14th - 17th November 2006 Where: Messe Munchen (Hall A4 - Stand Number 576) DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 9 -- Xilinx, Inc. , the world's leading ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 139th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Dec. 29, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 1, 2006. This will mark the 139th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
Dramatic Bomb Blast Video Shows Serious Protection Benefits of Military-Approved Industrial Coating Now in Use at the Pentagon SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 9 -- What do millions of pickup trucks and the Pentagon have in common? Both are benefiting from the serious protection provided by LINE-X(R) Corporation, according to a ... Continue reading
AOL Teams with Autobytel Inc. in Automotive Marketing Agreement
DULLES, Va. & IRVINE, Calif.--AOL and Autobytel Inc. today announced an agreement that will make the Autobytel network the exclusive fulfillment channel for the thousands of consumers who look to AOL Autos every month for assistance in obtaining new vehicle price quotes from their local dealers. The agreement brings to ... Continue reading
Autobytel is Exploring Strategic Alternatives for Two Business Units
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. today announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its RPM® and AIC® business units as part of the Companyâs focus on its Internet and media-centric strategy. Strategic alternatives could include strategic alliances with complementary businesses and/or divestiture. ... Continue reading
Affinia Group to Hold Q3 '06 Conference Call
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 8 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacement parts and service industry, announced that on Monday, November 13, 2006, the company will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, Affinia Group will ... Continue reading
ALLEN JOHNSON/MOPAR -- NHRA PRO STOCK PREVIEW -- POMONA RACEWAY
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) ALLEN JOHNSON J&J RACING MOPAR J&J RACING DODGE STRATUS R/T _WWW.MOPARSPEED.COM_ (http://www.moparspeed.com/) _WWW.ALLENJOHNSON.COM_ (http://www.allenjohnson.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) TRACK STATS… 42nd Annual Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals/Pomona Raceway * ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Presentation
FORT WORTH--AmeriCredit Corp. will be presenting at the Bear Stearns 2006 SMid – Cap Investor Conference in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Chris Choate, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting on behalf of the Company. This event will be broadcast live for all interested parties ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--AUTOBASE, INC., the premier provider of marketing and sales solutions for auto dealers, recently announced its ranking on the Inc. 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the country. Appearing on the list for the second year in a row at number 493, Autobase boasts a three-year growth of 30 ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Reports Results for Third Quarter 2006
- Revenue increased 1%, to a record $1.57 billion. - Avis Budget Car Rental generated EBITDA of $141 million excluding separation costs. - Avis Budget Car Rental generated pretax income of $85 million excluding separation costs. - Avis Budget Car Rental generated pretax income of $65 million. - Company expanded off-air ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk, No. 25 Woodard Racing Dodge Casino Arizona 150 Fast Facts
Damon Lusk, No. 25 Woodard Racing Dodge Casino Arizona 150 Fast Facts Damon Lusk, Woodard Racing, No. 25 WoodardRacing.com Dodge Race No. 24, Casino Arizona 150 Phoenix International Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona Race Information – Event: Casino Arizona 150: Friday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m. EST; Track: Phoenix Inte ... Continue reading
Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association Names New President, Treasurer
DETROIT, Nov. 8 -- The Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association (EPGAA) has appointed Pete Dishart as its new president, and Chuck Butler as its new treasurer. Comprised of glass and laminate providers, the EPGAA works to educate consumers and the automotive industry about the benefits of using enhanced protect ... Continue reading
Initial 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge Schedule Released
For Immediate Release Initial 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge Schedule Released TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 8, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing has announced six of the 11 venues that will compose the 2007 SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championship season, with the remaining dates to be released shortly. The 2007 schedule is a mix of excit ... Continue reading
MANHEIM LAUNCHES IMPROVED ONLINE REMARKETING SERVICE FOR FLEETS
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can assist in any way. A screenshot of eVP 2.0 is also attached. Chad Schmidt 615.259.4000 MANHEIM LAUNCHES IMPROVED ONLINE REMARKETING SERVICE FOR FLEET CUSTOMERS ATLANTA - Manheim has launched Electronic Vehicle Purchase (eVP) 2.0, a freshly updated version of its ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Fans Receive Special Offers With Ticket Renewals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Contact: Jim Tretow, VP Media & Comm., (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MILWAUKEE MILE ENTICES TICKET RENEWAL CUSTOMERS WITH SPECIAL OFFERS First Time Offering of Partial Payment on Package Renewals Milwaukee, Wis. (November 8, 2006) - The Mil ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Parcel Boundaries(TM) Now Available
Includes 55 Million Boundaries Covering Over 50% of US Population CHICAGO, Nov. 8 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, is announcing the availability of NAVTEQ Parcel Boundaries(TM), a collection of property boundaries encompassing over 50% of the US ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: CLANCY NAMED DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MARKETING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 CLANCY NAMED DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MARKETING FOR NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2006) - Kelly Clancy has been named director of corporate marketing for the National Hot Rod Association, NHRA Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Gary Darcy an ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: JERE "LEFTY" GRICE TO RETIRE FROM SAFETY SAFARI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 LONGTIME SAFETY SAFARI MEMBER JERE 'LEFTY' GRICE TO RETIRE AFTER AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS POMONA, Calif. - The scariest moments are the ones you can never prepare for -- seeing a dragster go out of control and diving into the f ... Continue reading
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Petroleum Consolidators of America, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PCAI) today announced that it has moved from a Letter of Intent, which was previously announced on October 31, 2006, to a Definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement with the seller of an independent BP branded gas station located in Charlotte Coun ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Announces Organizational Changes
MEDINA, Minn.--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced targeted organizational changes as part of an overall plan to improve Polaris business over the next 12 to 15 months. These changes, designed to strengthen performance in the increasingly competitive all-terrain vehicle (ATV) category, allow Polaris to realign reso ... Continue reading
RICHIE STEVENS, JR./MOPAR -- NHRA PRO STOCK PREVIEW -- POMONA RACEWAY
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) RICHIE STEVENS, JR. DON SCHUMACHER RACING J&J RACING TEAM MOPAR/VALSPAR DODGE STRATUS R/T _WWW.RICHIESTEVENSJR.COM_ (http://www.richiestevensjr.com/) _WWW.SHOERACING.COM_ (http://www.shoeracing.com/) (http://www.moparspeed.com/) TRACK STATS… 42nd Annual Au ... Continue reading
Road Racing Ace Lally Steers Towards Stock Cars
Road Racing Ace Lally Steers Towards Stock Cars CONCORD, North Carolina (November 8, 2006) - - When Andy Lally straps himself in the No. 1 Ford Taurus this Thursday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, he’ll take one of the biggest leaps in his young and talented racing career by making his transition into stock car ... Continue reading
SCCA Solo and Club Racing Championship Dates Set For 2007
For Immediate Release SCCA Solo and Club Racing Championship Dates Set For 2007 TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 8, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today the dates for its 2007 Tire Rack(r) Solo National Championships and National Championship Runoffs(r), to be held at Heartland Park Topeka. The 2007 Championships ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Weekend Highlights - Phoenix International Raceway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights Phoenix International Raceway NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Friday, Nov. 10 10 a.m. GMT Who: Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 GM Goodwrench/Hershey's Chevrolet Where: Phoenix International Raceway Media Center NEXTEL Leader Bonus - $70,000 If the points leader wins the Checker Auto ... Continue reading
THE GLEN AT A GLANCE - 11.06.06
THE GLEN AT A GLANCE Watkins Glen International Media Update Week of November 6, 2006 This news bulletin includes: * Radisson Hotel Corning continues partnership * Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen to run on Saturday, June 9th * Upstate New York Universities learn from The Glen * Capital improvements update Radisson Hotel ... Continue reading
Enterasys infrastructure protects intellectual property, customer information and financial data at 11-million-square-foot facility ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 8 -- Enterasys Networks Inc., the Secure Networks Company(TM), announced today that TOFAS/FIAT Turkey, the country's largest automotive manufacturer, has deployed an E ... Continue reading
UPDATE - Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Toyota and Lexus are proud to be Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental message ... Continue reading
Warren Johnson Elected to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Elected to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame GM Performance Parts GTO pilot only sixth drag racer to receive prestigious honor Sugar Hill, Ga., November 8, 2006 - Throughout his illustrious 36-year Pro Stock career, ... Continue reading
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