Novelis Selects AutoCom as Agency of Record
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Novelis Inc., the world's leading supplier of rolled-aluminum products for the automotive industry, has selected AutoCom Associates as its automotive public relations agency of record in North America. AutoCom provides public relations services and counseling to businesses working i ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- September 15 and September 22, 2006 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 MODIFIED WOLFPACK CHALLENGE SPRINT CARS TIRE & WHEEL CENTER SUPER STOCKS TOO BLOOMINGTON, IN (September 10, 2006) - Blooming ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO â General Motors today announced a driveable version of the most technologically advanced automobile ever built â the Chevrolet Sequel, GMâs solution to provide the world with a cleaner, petroleum-free vehicle that is better in nearly every way. âGeneral Motors is proving that advanced tec ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is making its global debut this week at the 2005 Frankfurt International Auto Show. The company's latest flagship sedan shares the spotlight with two new AMG models -- the R63 AMG concept vehicle and the ML63 AMG sport utility -- both powered by ... Continue reading
100 New Dodge Trucks and SUVs Form Convoy to Deliver Hurricane Katrina Relief
* Dodge Rams built at the St. Louis assembly plant will be part of the 100-vehicle convoy leaving St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 13 to reach hurricane- damaged areas * Employee-driven vehicles donated by the Chrysler Group will be loaded with needed relief and rebuilding supplies * DaimlerChrysler has donated $4.4 million ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE RACE REPORT ... TIM KENNEDY TAKES IN THE SEPTEMBER 10 SHOW ...
Irwindale CA., Sept. 10 - RACE REPORT BY TIM KENNEDY Rod Johnson led all 75-laps of the Lucas Oil Super Late Models 25-car feature Saturday on the banked, half-mile Irwindale Speedway. Johnson, the IS 1999 SLM champion, jumped from fourth to second place in points, 38 behind the leader with the final point race schedul ... Continue reading
Hi Marc or Rob or Mark: Moe Mistry, the subject of the attached press releases, is a big fan of The Auto Channel and asked me to send these to you ... for one of your news or features sections? I have free-use digital photos of Moe and the Delage car I can email to you, if you’re interested. ... Continue reading
Sloan takes points lead-September 10, 2005 After weeks of chipping away at Robin Bourgeois's point lead, Jimmy Sloan, 24, Palm Desert, Calif. took over the top spot in the points standings at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night. Sloan started the race four points behind Bourgeois and was able to finish five positions ahe ... Continue reading
Two Great Events to Take Place This Fall in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12 -- The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) will hold its first ever conference October 16-17 at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. AGRSS is holding the event to provide more education and information to those interested in the ANSI/AGRSS Standard (ANSI/AGRSS 002-20 ... Continue reading
Sorry. The next Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint race is Sept. 17 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, NOT Sept. 24 at Phoenix as reflected on the Ventura results. ... Continue reading
AutoZone Richmond Post-Race Report
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Force and Newberry shine through with wins at Raceway Park ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - In the final results from the NHRA Luca ... Continue reading
Ricardo Fuel Economy / Emissions Technology Briefing and Drive Event
WHO: Ricardo -- a world-leading vehicle system and powertrain technology provider for automotive manufacturers, heavy-duty manufacturers and tier one suppliers. WHAT: Fuel Economy / Emissions Technology Briefing and Drive Event -- to help the worldwide media gain a better understanding of what the transportation sector ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Sept. 11, 2006--Budco, the Highland Park provider of marketing and distribution services, announced a key addition to its senior management team, effective today. Terry Niles, former President of Archway Marketing Services, Rogers, Minnesota, has joined the company, as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marke ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - New Hampshire International Speedway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights New Hampshire International Speedway NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Friday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. EDT Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. Who: Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 Cingular Chevrolet Where: New Hampshire International Speedway Media Center NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Chase Tracker Have you ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Expand Term Loan Financing
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 11, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that it has engaged Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC to structure, arrange and privately syndicate a $120 million increase to its current $200 million senior secured term l ... Continue reading
AutoTrakk Launches Rapid Approval System
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa.--Sept. 11, 2006--AutoTrakk, a growing consumer finance company in the auto industry specializing in the sub-prime market, announced the launch of a new Rapid Approval System (RAS) designed to expedite the approval of consumer auto finance applications. According to AutoTrakk president Robert Malcolm, ... Continue reading
National Auto Sport Association Championships presented by Toyo Tires Fact Sheet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com NATIONAL AUTO SPORT ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS Presented by Toyo Tires FACT SHEET WHAT: National Auto Sport Association Championships presented by Toyo Tires WHERE: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 7721 Steam Corners Rd. Lexington, Ohio 44904 W ... Continue reading
4,500 Stores Operate in the $15 Billion Motorcycle Dealers Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 11, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41890) has announced the addition of the First Research report: Motorcycle Dealers - Industry Profile to their offering. We are the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, o ... Continue reading
Alcoa Backs Commitment to Strength of Forged Alloy Wheels with New Warranty
CLEVELAND--Sept. 11, 2006--Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., today announced the expansion of their product warranty to a lifetime limited warranty across the entire automotive aftermarket replacement wheel portfolio. Under the new terms, Alcoa extends a warranty to the origi ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV's First Dealer Meeting in Six Years a Huge Success
'Driving the Future' Message and Las Vegas Location Boosts Dealer Spirits and Sales RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the success of its 2006 National Dealer Meeting. The event -- Fleetwood's first in six years -- was held at Caesar's Palace in Las ... Continue reading
Auto Loan and Lease Terms Get Longer
Washington DC September 11, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that vehicle loan and lease terms continue to lengthen, according to the Consumer Bankers Association's 2006 Automobile Finance Study. Auto lenders favor using low monthly payments to boost business, and loan maturities of longer than 60 months represented ... Continue reading
BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007
BMW To Be Featured Marque at The Glen in 2007 Watkins Glen, NY (September 9, 2006) - Watkins Glen International announced today that BMW will be the featured marque of the 2007 Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix. The famed German automaker will also be the featured marque for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival presented b ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Ranks Highest In J.D. Powers Environmental Index
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 11, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. is the industryâs most environmentally friendly automaker according to J.D. Power and Associatesâ just-released, 2006 âAlternative Powertrain Study, â which includes the Automotive Environmental Index. Volkswagen places three produc ... Continue reading
LINE-X Protecting America From Pickups to the Pentagon
California Company Using Spray-On Protection on Military and Federal Buildings to Keep Civilians, Troops Safe From Bomb Blasts MEDIA NEWS ALERT SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 11 -- What do pick-up truck bedliners and the Pentagon have in common? A California company that has applied its LINE-X pick-up truck bedliner to more ... Continue reading
US Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week of September 11, 2006; Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 39% over Diesel
TAMPA, Fla.--Sept. 11, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB: USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week of September 11, 2006. US Energy is an ISO9001-2000 manufacturer of a patent, dual-fuel, diesel to natural gas conversion system. The Weekly Price Report ... Continue reading
NTT DoCoMo to Tie Up with Fuel Cell Company Aquafairy Partnerships
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: NTT DoCoMo to Tie Up with Fuel Cell Company Aquafairy Partnerships Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 11, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that it will form a business and capital alliance with Aquafairy Co. to develop products using fuel cells. DoCoMo will acq ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 11, 2006--Accident statistics attract worldwide attention. In the US and Europe more than 40,000 people per year are killed in automobile accidents, and countless more injured. A new study from ABI Research reveals that available technologies, including ultrasonic, radar, lidar, and camera-based safety ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 11 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted a new Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) August sales record of 9,728 units, increasing 8 percent from August 2005 sales and rising 12 percent from July 2006 results. Year-to-date sales also set a record of 79,078 units, increasi ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Agreements to Sell Trailer Axle Manufacturing Business
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Dana Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: DCNAQ) today announced that it and two affiliates have entered into asset purchase agreements with Hendrickson USA, L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Boler Company, and its affiliates for the sale of Dana's trailer axle manufacturing business. Under terms of the agr ... Continue reading
FIM LATVIAN GRAND PRIX - DAUGAVPILS
GREG Hancock roared to his first Grand Prix victory since Cardiff last year with a ride of great intelligence to upstage Antonio Lindback in the Final of the inaugural event at Daugavpils. The veteran American trailed Lindback for over two laps in a re-run - Lindback having made the start on both occasions - but after ... Continue reading
The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: The Masterpiece Among Luxury Coupés
Stuttgart, Sep 11, 2006: This Fall, Mercedes-Benz is launching the culmination of more than 50 years of coupé tradition with the new CL-Class. The new two-door model combines peerless exclusivity and charismatic design with trailblazing technology which no other car brand is able to offer. The luxury coupé enters new ... Continue reading
Ford Launches "Innovation" Web Site
<a href="/link.html?http://www.ford.com/innovation">SEE ALSO: www.ford.com/innovation.com<p> DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11, 2006 â From fuel technologies to video games, Ford Motor Company's new innovation Web site has something for everyone. The Web site, www.ford.com/innovation, complements the "Driving American Inn ... Continue reading
No Chinese Car Before Its Time
BEIJING, Sept 11, 2006; Lindsay Beck writing for Reuters reported that Chinese car makers should be wary of exporting to the U.S. and European markets before they are ready, a top automotive consultant said on Monday, warning they would not be able to compete on price alone. China's domestic car makers have been increa ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2007 Powersports Models at Dealer Convention in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - September 11, 2006: 2007 Convention Model Highlights VTX1800T Tourer: Power trip. VTX power with touring capability. It's ready for the open road with saddlebags, a large, protective windshield and a supportive passenger backrest. It's ready to roll right of the showroom floor. VFR800/A: These colors don't ... Continue reading
Honda to sell Acura brand in China
Saturday, September 9, 2006 BEIJING â Honda Motor Co said Friday its wholly owned subsidiary, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co, will start importing and selling Acura brand cars in China late this month. Currently, Honda is selling the luxury brand only in North America. ... Continue reading
Toyota Breaks Ground for New Research Facilities in U.S.
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it held a groundbreaking ceremony in Yorktown, Michigan, U.S.A., on Friday (local time) to mark the expansion of Toyota Technical Center (TTC), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA). ... Continue reading
Downloads ascii September 1, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- As part of its ongoing participation in industry-led voluntary efforts to improve vehicle safety, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced that the majority of its 2007 model year vehicles and early model year 2008 vehicles will comply with the volun ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Looks to Return to Profitability in China - VIDEO NEWS STORY
September 11, 2006 - Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen China, discusses company plans to turn things around in China in the coming year. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Road King Commemorates Fallen 9-11 Firefighters - VIDEO STORY
OREM, UT - September 11, 2006: Captain Joe McRae, a Utah firefighter, talks about his unique way to honor the 346 firemen that lost their lives at the World Trade Center. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Vectra and Monaro - Now With Even More VXR!
· Engine power and suspension upgrade for 2007 Vectra VXR · Limited-edition supercharged Monaro VXR hits magic 500PS mark September 11, 2006: Vectra and Monaro VXR models are already some of the most powerful cars on the road, but that hasnât stopped Vauxhall giving them even more grunt. New 2007 model year ... Continue reading
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