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Thursday, September 11, 2008

RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE

RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE

<B>Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards</B> <P> Thursday, September 11, 2008 <P> MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, we'll start the press conference in about 30 seconds. If you just remember to keep those mobile phones switched off, we'd really appreciate that. All the riders are here ... Continue reading

Hurricane Response: Fuel Waivers - EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver

Hurricane Response: Fuel Waivers - EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver

News for Release: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Nine Southeast States *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 or 703-593-1008 (Press Only) / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 11, 2008) Due to the continuing effects of storms in ... Continue reading

A1GP Impresses at First Team Test

A1GP Impresses at First Team Test

London, Great Britain – Trouble free was the best way to describe the second day of testing at Donington Park with the new A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari cars. Heavy rain interrupted day one on Tuesday, but today was much drier with the cars covering a total of 466 laps of the 2.5-mile circuit bet ... Continue reading

Coughlin teaches NASCAR Friends How To Drive His Racecar (NHRA/JEGS)

Coughlin teaches NASCAR Friends How To Drive His Racecar (NHRA/JEGS)

Coughlin teaches NASCAR friends how to drive his racecar CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 11) -- A special feature starring reigning POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., Dave Connolly and NASCAR stars Clint Bowyer and Kenny Wallace will air this Sunday on two different Speed TV programs that support the channel's NASCAR c ... Continue reading

Darrell Waltrip's Darlings On Display at International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum

Darrell Waltrip's Darlings On Display at International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum

In his prime, Darrell Waltrip was known for being as quick to open his mouth as he was to circle a racetrack. It’s no surprise then that several of his racecars earned memorable nicknames. “Bertha” and the tandem “Double Thunder” cars are all on display at the International Motorsports Hall of ... Continue reading

MotoGP PREVIEW: RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP

MotoGP PREVIEW: RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP

EVENT: Red Bull Indianapolis GP WHERE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Circuit is 2.621 miles (4.218 km), with 16 turns. Race is 28 laps. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 14. ... Continue reading

A different story for everyone at Michigan International Speedway's Spirit of America Blood Drive

A different story for everyone at Michigan International Speedway's Spirit of America Blood Drive

BROOKLYN, Mich. Sept. 11, 2008 – As over 1,000 people show up for their appointments for the Spirit of America Blood Drive at Michigan International Speedway on September 11, each person has a unique story about their history of donating blood. While some people donate regularly and others for the first time, the ... Continue reading

Overall Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction in Mexico Reaches a Record High

Overall Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction in Mexico Reaches a Record High

BMW, Honda, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Pontiac and Toyota Models Rank Highest in Ownership Satisfaction in Their Respective Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- As manufacturers consistently improve in all areas of the customer experience, satisfaction among new-vehicle owners in Mexico has steadily incre ... Continue reading

INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Sept 11, 2008

INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Sept 11, 2008

1. Unification spurred ultra-competitive season: The quest for the 2008 IndyCar Series championship was one of the most difficult in series history. Drivers such as Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan and Dan Wheldon, who had previously won IndyCar Series championships, learned in late February that they would be competing agains ... Continue reading

Michelin Ranks Highest in All Segments of the J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study

Michelin Ranks Highest in All Segments of the J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 11 -- For the 11th time, Michelin is a leader in customer satisfaction by earning the highest ranking in the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. This year, Michelin's study scores averaged 38 points higher than the in ... Continue reading

Cummins Again Recognized as Sustainability Leader on Global, Regional Levels

Cummins Again Recognized as Sustainability Leader on Global, Regional Levels

COLUMBUS, Ind.--For the fourth year in a row, Cummins Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World index, which represents the top 10 percent of the world's largest 2,500 companies in corporate sustainability. Also as part of the 2008 review, Cummins was recognized as one of the world’s top 11 leaders ... Continue reading

A New Driving expe"R"ience from Austria - Audi R8 and RS6 Powered by O.CT Oberscheider Tuning

A New Driving expe"R"ience from Austria - Audi R8 and RS6 Powered by O.CT Oberscheider Tuning

The Austrian Tuner O.CT Tuning is known as one of the specialists in causa Audi-Tuning. As a result, the Team of O.CT worked it's magic on the new topmodels R8 and RS6. The results are impressive. ... Continue reading

New Dates for Talladega's Ultimate Party

New Dates for Talladega's Ultimate Party

TALLADEGA, AL. – That’s right, race fans…Talladega’s ultimate party with a purpose, RACE FEVER, is moving to the fall in 2009. If you are planning to attend the 2009 AMP Energy 500 Event Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway October 30-Nov 1, 2009, have we got another HOT ticket for you! Make your plan ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Recognizes Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Achievers at National Dealer Meeting

Fleetwood Recognizes Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Achievers at National Dealer Meeting

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, presented 152 dealers with its 17th annual Circle of Excellence award during its 2007 National Dealer Meeting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Fleetwoo ... Continue reading

Morphic Technologies: Morphic Impact Receives New Test Order with Leading Automotive Manufacturer

Morphic Technologies: Morphic Impact Receives New Test Order with Leading Automotive Manufacturer

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Morphic (STO:MORPB) Impact’s test center in Tokyo has received an order for three further test and verification platforms from one of the world’s five largest automotive manufacturers. The order marks a significant step on the way to mass production of flow plates for fuel ... Continue reading

Fleetwood's 2009 Icon Hits the Road With Rachael Ray

Fleetwood's 2009 Icon Hits the Road With Rachael Ray

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood's RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, announced that its 2009 Icon(R) 24D Class C diesel motor home will serve as home away from home for RACHAEL RAY talent and crew during the show's "Rach to the Rescue" series. "Rach to the Rescue," which debuted nationally ... Continue reading

MISCOR Group Announces Opening of AMP Rail Services Canada

MISCOR Group Announces Opening of AMP Rail Services Canada

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 11 -- Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTC:MIGL) (BULLETIN BOARD: MIGL) today announced the opening of AMP Rail Service Canada, ULC, a 50,000-square-foot locomotive and rail car service center in Montreal. The Canadian operation, a first for MISCOR, is a division of American Moti ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago: Are You Prepared?

AAA Chicago: Are You Prepared?

AURORA, Ill.--AAA is taking part in the Life Insurance Awareness Month campaign to increase understanding of the importance of life insurance. This nationwide initiative is conducted during September by the not-for-profit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE). According to AAA, one key message is th ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes u-blox for Technological and Market Dominance in Global GPS Markets

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes u-blox for Technological and Market Dominance in Global GPS Markets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Based on its recent analysis of the global positioning system (GPS) market, Frost & Sullivan presents u-blox with the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation of the Year, in recognition of its technology innovation and ability to satisfy the diverse needs of its customers. Launc ... Continue reading

Progressive Reports August Results

Progressive Reports August Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for August 2008: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) August 2008 August 2007 Change Net premiums written1 $1,103.3 $1,052.2 5% Net premiums earned $1,050.4 $1,063.1 (1)% Net income (loss) $(135.2) $76.9 NM Per share $(. ... Continue reading

Iteris Signs Distribution Agreement with ENCOM

Iteris Signs Distribution Agreement with ENCOM

SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, announced today that it has signed an agreement to begin distributing ENCOM’s wireless traffic control and monitoring solutions to the California and Flor ... Continue reading

Tongxin International, Ltd. to Host Conference Call for Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Tongxin International, Ltd. to Host Conference Call for Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

NEW YORK and CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of commercial engineered vehicle body structures (''EVBS'') and stamped vehicle body parts, today announced its second quarter financial results conference call scheduled for Tuesday, Septembe ... Continue reading

Cars.com Identifies Best-Bang-for-Your-Buck SUVs and Crossovers

Cars.com Identifies Best-Bang-for-Your-Buck SUVs and Crossovers

CHICAGO--Gas-chugging SUVs and crossovers have taken a backseat as prices at the pump continue to rise. For those needing a bigger vehicle to get their family or gear around town, Cars.com identified the SUVs and crossovers that offer the best bang for a consumer’s buck based upon each vehicle’s sticker price ... Continue reading

Ford Expands Volunteer Efforts to Help Build Stronger Communities on Accelerated Action Day

Ford Expands Volunteer Efforts to Help Build Stronger Communities on Accelerated Action Day

- The Ford Volunteer Corps expands the reach of its MODEL Teams as employees tackle community building projects with an Accelerated Action Day that stretches across the U.S. - Hundreds of Ford volunteers in 17 states are working on high impact projects concentrated on safety and shelter. - This Accelerated Action Day i ... Continue reading

World Premiere For Lexus IS 250 Convertible At Paris Motor Show

World Premiere For Lexus IS 250 Convertible At Paris Motor Show

Lexus will reveal the new IS 250 Convertible during its press conference at the Paris Motor Show on 2 October. Following the launch earlier this year of the ultra-high performance IS F, this will be the third derivative in the IS range. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Seeks Lift From New Dodge Pickup - WSJ Has Text, TACH Has Video

Chrysler Seeks Lift From New Dodge Pickup - WSJ Has Text, TACH Has Video

Detroit September 11, 2008; In a story published on page B3 in the Marketplace Section of todays Wall Street Journal, they reported that in a speech yesterday given by Jim Press Chrysler's Vice Chairman, they reported that Chrysler is counting on its newly redesigned Dodge Ram pickup models to help turn Chrysler around ... Continue reading

Skoda Octavia vRS Specification Upgrade

Skoda Octavia vRS Specification Upgrade

Skoda is upping the ante in the hot hatch market by increasing its standard specification on the sporty Octavia vRS. ... Continue reading

Suzuki GB General Manager For Aftersales Promoted to Director of Aftersales

Suzuki GB General Manager For Aftersales Promoted to Director of Aftersales

Suzuki GB is pleased to confirm the promotion of Denis Houston to the position of Director of Aftersales following the retirement of Barry Everett, Director of Technical Services, after 13 years of service with the company, and a career that spanned 50 years in vehicle manufacturer aftersales. ... Continue reading

Six Thrilling Years For Seat Sport UK

Six Thrilling Years For Seat Sport UK

Following six successful years in British motorsport, SEAT UK has decided that it will not participate in the British Touring Car Championship for the 2009 season. ... Continue reading

Rarest Breeds Star At Panther's Stand at NEC Classic Motor Show

Rarest Breeds Star At Panther's Stand at NEC Classic Motor Show

A stunning trio of cars which will have never been seen before in one place by many - if at all - will greet classic car enthusiasts when they visit the Panther Car Club stand at the Birmingham's NEC Classic Motor Show from 14th to 16th November. For the Club will be championing rarity in a big way with examples of the ... Continue reading

Renault Launches Veteran Car Run With a Taste of the Moulin Rouge

Renault Launches Veteran Car Run With a Taste of the Moulin Rouge

Saucy Moulin Rouge dancers launched the festivities surrounding the 2008 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run by greeting a 104-year-old Renault at the end of its 250-mile journey from the world-famous Parisian cabaret venue. ... Continue reading

A Fireworks Display Of New Vehicles At The IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

A Fireworks Display Of New Vehicles At The IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is using this year's IAA, the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles show (from 25 September to 2 October), to showcase a whole string of innovations and thus assume a pioneering role in a number of key vehicle segments. In addition to presenting a design study for the first-ever pickup by a Europe ... Continue reading

Engineered to Keep Cool - Climate Controls by Continental

Engineered to Keep Cool - Climate Controls by Continental

At first glance, car drivers' demands on their air conditioning systems would appear to be very simple: The air conditioning system should do no more and no less than maintain the set temperature, thereby making its contribution to ride comfort and road safety. After all, if drivers are to keep a cool head in difficult ... Continue reading

Dutch Team Delta Lloyd is Eighth Boat in Volvo Ocean Race

Dutch Team Delta Lloyd is Eighth Boat in Volvo Ocean Race

It was confirmed today that the Dutch yacht Team Delta Lloyd will be the eighth entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, which starts in Alicante, Spain on 4 October. The team will be sailing the winning boat from the 2005-06 event and will sail under the Dutch flag with sail number NED -1. ... Continue reading

Burton and Volvo Cars Expand Partnership to Europe

Burton and Volvo Cars Expand Partnership to Europe

Burton Snowboards and Volvo Cars today announced a three-year partnership that expands their highly successful relationship in the United States to Europe. The new partnership focuses on Burton's world-renowned European snowboard events, including the Burton European Open Snowboarding Championships, the Burton AM Tour ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Honors Its 2008 Top Dealers at National Dealer Meeting

Fleetwood Honors Its 2008 Top Dealers at National Dealer Meeting

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 11 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, held its 2008 Top Dealer Award Ceremony during its National Dealer Meeting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Fleetwood's Top Dealer awards are given to ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Shows off Lithium-Powered Vehicles This Weekend

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Shows off Lithium-Powered Vehicles This Weekend

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR), www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is proud to participate in two separate events this weekend where it will showcase its popular all-electric vehicles. Hybrid Technologies will d ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Study Showcases New Design Idiom: Sense and Sensibility - A Compelling Interpretation of a Coupé Concept

Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Study Showcases New Design Idiom: Sense and Sensibility - A Compelling Interpretation of a Coupé Concept

Mercedes-Benz builds the world's most desirable coupés - a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study. This unique vehicle, whose innovative and unconventional proportions interpret the emotional appeal of a coupé in a new way, repres ... Continue reading

Mazda 6 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Family Sedan Comparison Test

Mazda 6 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Family Sedan Comparison Test

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, recently announced that the 2009 Mazda 6 won its latest comparison test of family sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Altima (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives ... Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid

EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid

OUTSIDE THE MERCEDES-BENZ R&D DEPATMENT - September 11, 2008: These are the the first spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Launches Campaign for All New Routan

Volkswagen Launches Campaign for All New Routan

Ads Introduce Celebrity Spokesperson and Give Call to Action: Have Babies for Love, Not German Engineering HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen of America announced today the launch of its campaign for the Routan, the only minivan in America with German engineering. Part of the global brand platform Das Auto, the advertising ... Continue reading

China's Tyre Production is the World's Fastest Growing Market, Estimated to be Worth $8 Billion

China's Tyre Production is the World's Fastest Growing Market, Estimated to be Worth $8 Billion

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of China Tyre Industry Market 2008" report to their offering. At present, China is the world's largest tyre producer. According to the Chinese Rubber Industry Association that China's tyre production is the world's fastest growing market, ... Continue reading

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