Chrysler Group Begins Production of the All-New 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab in Saltillo Plant
-- Largest pickup cab has room for six adults -- Tom LaSorda salutes Saltillo Assembly Plant's flexibility -- Joseph Chamasrour lauds cooperation with labor, government -- Saltillo Engine Plant produces one millionth HEMI(R) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Chrysler Group began building the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega C ... Continue reading
Fire Truck Orders Reach Record in 30-Year History of Spartan Chassis
DENVER, Aug. 11 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a record number of custom fire rescue chassis orders during the first two quarters this year, an all-time high in the 30-year history of the Company. Spartan Chassis' order intake for fire truck chassis hit 409 fo ... Continue reading
ZAP Offers Electric Car Rebate as Oil, Gas Prices Set New Records
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 11 -- With oil and gas prices hitting new record highs this week, advanced transportation pioneer ZAP announced today that it will be offering rebates on its electric cars as well as other electric vehicles. Average gas prices in California hit a new record reaching $2.66 per gallon for regular ... Continue reading
Record Gas Prices Call for Smarter Tire Care
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Now that gasoline prices in the U.S. have again reached record levels, there appear to be two options for on-the-go American drivers. One is to complain loudly about the increased pain at the gas pump, but continue driving. The other option is to keep driving, but begin implementing some easy ve ... Continue reading
Used Car Prices Dip Due to Employee Pricing Discounts
Washington DC August 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the popularity of employee pricing deals is causing used car prices, including some luxury models and SUVs -- to the lowest levels in at least two years, reports The Wall Street Journal. For consumers, the oversupply of used vehicles translates to saving ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Bridgestone Group - The Evaluation and Profile 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22401) has announced the addition of Bridgestone Group: 2005 company profile edition 1 to their offering. Bridgestone Group is currently one of the world's largest manufacturers of tyres and other rubber products. The Group ... Continue reading
Sept. 2 USAC Ford Focus and Kenyon Midget Cancellation
SEPT. 2 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CENTER EVENTS CANCELED Personnel changes within the promotional group have led to cancellation of the September 2 USAC Ford Focus and Kenyon Midget car events at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Ill. ... Continue reading
Dan Gurney Reflects on Last Open-Wheel Race in Sonoma Valley in 1970
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Legendary Driver Dan Gurney Reflects on Last Open-Wheel Race in Sonoma Valley 35 Years Ago SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Thirty-five years ago, major league open-wheel racing roared through Infineon Raceway's golden hills for the first and only time to date - that is, until ... Continue reading
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Being last to market is not necessarily bad. It allows one to learn from the competition. Some SUVs emphasize urban luxury, and have the off-road and cargo-carrying abilities of a luxury car. Others are true backwoods workhorses, with the same comfort lev ... Continue reading
Michigan Court Issues Verdict in Ford Explorer Rollover Death
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 11 -- A Michigan Court found Ford Motor Co. liable for the death of a woman in a 2000 rollover accident in a Ford Explorer, but in an unusual move determined Ford did not have an alternative to its defective roof design, creating an inconsistent verdict. The Aug. 2, 2005 verdict by Bay County Ci ... Continue reading
What's Better Than a HEMI? A Million of Them!
One-millionth modern HEMI produced today by the Chrysler Group -- From work trucks to sexy, high-performance sedans, today's HEMI(R) engine powers a winning line of Chrysler Group vehicles -- Chrysler Group's Multi-Displacement System (MDS) included with nearly all HEMI engines built today, giving customers performance ... Continue reading
Denver Grand Prix Track-Side Activity for August 11
August 11, 2005 What: Following are Grand Prix of Denver time-specific photo and interview opportunities. Please contact the below PR contacts to schedule interviews. When: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:00 to 1:00 pm Grand Prix of Denver Media Lunch, Sambuca Restaurant Noon to 9:00 pm Champ Car Street Party presented by ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - August 2005
DETROIT, Aug. 11 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of automotive forecasting and market intelligence, announces the August 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production for the previous month ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 11 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced fiscal 2005 fourth quarter consolidated net sales of $871.7 million and consolidated net income of $50.4 million or $.98 per diluted share. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 had consolidated net sales of $545.3 million and co ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Appoints Public Relations Manager Europe
BERLIN, August 11 -- Bentley Motors is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Koch as Public Relations Manager Europe. Annette will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic media activities across Continental Europe with regional market specific PR programmes. After having spent three ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Ownership Stake in Ghina's Jiangling Motors
SHANGHAI August 11, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford has raised its stake in China's Jiangling Motors to 30 percent, after buying 0.04 percent of the Chinese company's shares on the open market, the Shenzhen-listed auto maker said in a filing published in state media on Thursday. The additional purchase was worth about ... Continue reading
MSX International to Host Second Quarter 2005 Financial Performance Call on August 15, 2005
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 10 -- MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2005 financial results at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 15, 2005. To listen to the call, dial 877-612-5307 (Domestic) or 706-634-2392 (International), and provide conference code number 7930759. A replay of the call will ... Continue reading
City of Gwangju Provides iQ Power Asia Industrial Site to Build its Manufacturing Plant
SEOUL, South Korea and ZUG, Switzerland, August 11 -- The Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, acting on behalf of the Korean city of Gwangju, recently provided the Korean company iQ POWER Asia Inc., in which the Swiss iQ POWER AG (ISIN: CH0020609688, WKN: A0DQVL, IQPB) holds a 40-percent equity stake, an industrial s ... Continue reading
Press Release Duration Manufactures Innovative Generator Accessories Now Outdoor Power Has Never Been Easier For Immediate Release August 12, 2005 DURATION recently released two new products that are transforming the portable generator industry. These inventions are the Duration Tank(tm) and the Duration Double-Feed(tm ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: 24h Annual Torco Race Fuels Northern Nationals, the eighth event on the 12-race, 2005 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Loc ... Continue reading
EAST GRANBY, Conn.--Aug. 11, 2005--The Government of Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) took a major step toward improving air quality when it signed a five-year contract with Environmental Systems Products (ESP) today to design, construct and operate the nation's first Vehicle Emissions Testing (VET) Progra ... Continue reading
More Florida Motorcycle Riders Killed Since Repeal of Helmet Law
Number 306 download PDF version August 2005 FLORIDA’S MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW REPEAL On July 1, 2000, Florida repealed the legal requirement that all motorcyclists wear protective helmets. State law now requires helmet use only by riders under the age of 21, and by older riders who do not have a minimum of $10,000 ... Continue reading
LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY BRAINERD, MINN. Race Dates: Aug. 12-14, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL GETS BREATHER, READY TO START UP AGAIN IN B ... Continue reading
PARNELLI JONES LENDS NAME TO USAC SPRINT CAR RACE AT MILWAUKEE MILE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN PARNELLI JONES LENDS NAME TO USAC SPRINT CAR RACE AT MILWAUKEE MILE INDIANAPOLIS – USAC and The Milwaukee Mile officials announced yesterday the name of the Aug. 27 Valvoline National Sprint Car Series race as the “Parnelli Jones Clas ... Continue reading
FORD RACING UNVEILS HENRY FORD CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY FOR FORD FOCUS NATIONAL CHAMPION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN (USAC) SCOTT DENBY (FORD) – (313) 337-8248 ANDREW CASSELBERRY (CAMPBELL CO.) – (313) 203-7272 FORD RACING UNVEILS HENRY FORD CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY FOR FORD FOCUS NATIONAL CHAMPION DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Racing unveiled yesterday t ... Continue reading
USAC ANNOUNCES TRIPLEHEADER DURING PRI WEEKEND AT ORLANDO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 10, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN USAC ANNOUNCES TRIPLEHEADER DURING PRI WEEKEND AT ORLANDO INDIANAPOLIS – USAC will sanction a tripleheader during the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show weekend Dec. 1-2 in Orlando, Fla., a two-day non-points affair with three of its to ... Continue reading
California DMV Ready to Distribute Stickers Allowing Hybrid Vehicle Owners to Drive in HOV Lanes
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2005--With the signing of the federal transportation bill (H.R. 3) this morning by Pres. George Bush, legislation allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue special stickers to owners of hybrid vehicles that will allow them to drive without penalty in High Occupancy Vehicle (H ... Continue reading
Denver University Student Enjoying Magical Rookie SCCA SPEED Touring Car Season
For Immediate Release Denver University Student Enjoying Magical SCCA SPEED Touring Car Rookie Season It is Wednesday, just about 72 hours before Saturday's Round Nine SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race in Denver, part of the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver Presented by PacifiCare. It is 72 hours before ... Continue reading
Amicus and Cadbury Trebor Bassett Team Up to Offer Former MG Rover Apprentices a Future
LONDON, August 11 -- Amicus and Cadbury Trebor Bassett have joined forces to give a former MG Rover worker the opportunity to finish his apprenticeship at the company's manufacturing plant in Bournville. Former MG Rover apprentice, 23 year-old Jamie Bright, has been selected by Cadbury's to complete his training at Bou ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2005--Copart, Inc. today announced that it filed an answer denying the claims set forth in the previously announced complaint filed by Manheim Services Corp. (Manheim) alleging that Copart online auction services infringe on a certain patent claimed to be owned by Manheim. In addition to its ... Continue reading
Prolong 'Metro-Nator' Stars on History Channel
Prolong Sponsored Hot Rod a Real Hit on Popular Car Show IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) , (http://www.prolong. ... Continue reading
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