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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Honda To Recall Thousands Of Civic Hybrid Sedans

Honda To Recall Thousands Of Civic Hybrid Sedans

Tokyo February 10, 2007; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair a voltage converter defect that could stop the car's engine, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Japan's No. 2 automaker plans to recall 7,219 of the vehicles sold in Japan and another 38,116 sold ... Continue reading

Electronic Window Shades Using Research Frontiers’ SPD-Smart Light-Control Technology

Electronic Window Shades Using Research Frontiers’ SPD-Smart Light-Control Technology

WOODBURY, N.Y.--Raytheon Aircraft Company has announced that it is now offering aircraft window shades using Research Frontiers’ SPD-Smart light-control technology for all models of its Beechcraft® King Air aircraft. These electronically switchable window shades block UV radiation and allow passengers and fligh ... Continue reading

ICF International Analysis Highlights the Potential Role of Transportation Demand Management Strategies in Reducing Air Pollution

ICF International Analysis Highlights the Potential Role of Transportation Demand Management Strategies in Reducing Air Pollution

FAIRFAX, Va.--Today ICF International released a new analysis of the role of transportation demand management (TDM) strategies in reducing air pollutant emissions. Despite substantial improvements in emissions control technologies, motor vehicles continue to be a major source of air pollution. In the United States, man ... Continue reading

UGN, Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Capacity at Somerset Facility

UGN, Inc. to Expand Manufacturing Capacity at Somerset Facility

Facility to more than double production of acoustic carpet system TINLEY PARK, Ill., Feb. 9 -- UGN, Inc., the leading producer of automotive acoustic, interior trim and thermal management products, announced today a multi-million dollar expansion of its production facility in Somerset, Ky. The expansion, made possible ... Continue reading

Video Feed: Live Crash Test Will Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week

Video Feed: Live Crash Test Will Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week

The Pennsylvania Satellite News Service will provide a satellite video feed between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Eastern) on Friday, Feb. 9, of a live crash test conducted at the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute to kick off National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from Feb. 11-17. The service will feed B-roll of ... Continue reading

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES MEDIA ADVISORY

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES MEDIA ADVISORY

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2007 MEDIA ADVISORY: TELECONFERENCE <strong>When:</strong> Monday, February 12 2:00 p.m. ET <strong>CALL-IN TELEPHONE NUMBER (begins @ 2:00 ET) (319) 279-1003 (723642#) </strong> <strong>What:</strong> Announcement of IMSA and American Le Mans Series partnership with VP Racing Fuels, Inc. as Official ... Continue reading

Avis Budget Group Announces Guarantee of Senior Notes Issued by Avis Budget Car Rental

Avis Budget Group Announces Guarantee of Senior Notes Issued by Avis Budget Car Rental

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 9 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to guarantee the principal of, and interest on, the $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes issued by its Avis Budget Car Rental subsidiary in April 2006. Accordingly, Avis Budget Car Rental's 7.625% Senior Notes due ... Continue reading

Coach Insignia Captures First Prize at 'Motown Iron Chef' Cook-Off With its Chrysler Aspen Crab Cakes

Coach Insignia Captures First Prize at 'Motown Iron Chef' Cook-Off With its Chrysler Aspen Crab Cakes

- Coach Insignia wins $5,000 prize; donates to Cass Community Social Services - Vicente's Cuban Cuisine and Seldom Blues place second, third DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- Local Detroit restaurant Coach Insignia captured first prize and $5,000 at the "Motown Iron Chef" cook off, which was sponsored by Chrysler, Jeep and Chrysler F ... Continue reading

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in BB&T Capital Markets

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in BB&T Capital Markets

LOWELL, Ark.--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that Kirk Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present at the BB&T 22ND Annual Transportation Services Conference on Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. (EST). The conference will be presented to the investment community at ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS QUALIFYING FRIDAY

NHRA NEWS: CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS QUALIFYING FRIDAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com SCHUMACHER, HIGHT AND JOHNSON FRIDAY LEADERS AT CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS POMONA, Calif. -- Four-time and reigning Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to the qualifying lead Friday at the 47th annual CA ... Continue reading

USAC Western Schedules

USAC Western Schedules

USAC MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 9, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-17 132 RACES INCLUDED ON BUSY 2007 WESTERN SLATE This weekend's "The Copper on Dirt" USAC racing events at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. are part of 132 races comprising the 2007 USAC Western racing schedules announc ... Continue reading

Wiley X Eyewear(R) Inks Five-Race Primary Sponsor Deal With Top NHRA Pro Stock Driver Jim Yates

Wiley X Eyewear(R) Inks Five-Race Primary Sponsor Deal With Top NHRA Pro Stock Driver Jim Yates

High-Performance Glasses Keep Yates Protected and Looking Cool as He Burns Up the Quarter Mile LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Leading protective eyewear manufacturer Wiley X has announced a five-race, primary sponsorship agreement with top NHRA Pro Stock driver Jim Yates. Wiley X Eyewear will be supporting Yates and feat ... Continue reading

Beckman out in first round in Pomona

Beckman out in first round in Pomona

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN OUT IN FIRST ROUND IN POMONA POM ... Continue reading

Capps loses a heartbreaker in Pomona quarters

Capps loses a heartbreaker in Pomona quarters

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS LOSES A HEARTBREAKER IN QUARTERFIN ... Continue reading

Honda at The 2007 Geneva Motor Show

Honda at The 2007 Geneva Motor Show

February 5, 2007– Honda will be presenting the world debut of an exciting new concept car at the forthcoming 2007 Geneva motor show, as well as showing the fully driveable FCX Concept fuel cell car in Europe for the first time. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 4 on Press Day, 6 March, bet ... Continue reading

Honda to build new jet in North Carolina

Honda to build new jet in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb 9, 2007; Reuters reported that Honda Aircraft Co. Inc. will build its new light jet, the HondaJet, at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, Gov. Michael Easley's office said on Friday. The Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ... Continue reading

Capps on a tear, qualifies No. 3 in Pomona

Capps on a tear, qualifies No. 3 in Pomona

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS ON A TEAR, QUALIFIES NO. 3 IN POMO ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: A Consistent WJ Will Roll Off 14th at the Winternationals

NHRA Warren Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: A Consistent WJ Will Roll Off 14th at the Winternationals

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net *A Consistent WJ Will Roll Off 14th at the Winternationals* * * *Event: *47th Annual* *Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals *Day/Date: *Saturday, February 10, 2007 *Location:* Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, CA On the strength of ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: KJ Will Start Seventh in Pomona

NHRA Kurt Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: KJ Will Start Seventh in Pomona

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net *KJ Will Start Seventh in Pomona* * * *Event: *47th Annual* *Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals *Day/Date: *Saturday, February 10, 2007 *Location:* Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, CA Over the course of the first three days at th ... Continue reading

Beckman grabs No. 6 in Pomona season-opener

Beckman grabs No. 6 in Pomona season-opener

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN GRABS NO. 6 IN QUALIFYING AT SEA ... Continue reading

Teamsters Protest Coke at Pomona Race Track

Teamsters Protest Coke at Pomona Race Track

Coke Turns Deaf Ear to Workers' Loss of Jobs and Health Care POMONA, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Teamster members leafleted the Powerade Drag Racing Series at the Pomona race track today to protest Coca- Cola Enterprises' (CCE) plans to lay off hundreds of union workers when it opens a non-union distribution facility in Oceansi ... Continue reading

PEAK to Re-Enter the Nextel Cup Series

PEAK to Re-Enter the Nextel Cup Series

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

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