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2007 Chicago Auto Show : Purdy Report on All Introductions - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

2007 Chicago Auto Show : Purdy Report on All Introductions - MULTIPLE VIDEOS

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2007 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The annual Chicago Auto Show is way different than Detroit. For one thing it’s in Chicago, one of the most cosmopolitan of US cities. Of course we’re always working so hard we have little time to see the city. The exhibition hall in Chica ... Continue reading

BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Debut in 2007 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Avenger

BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Debut in 2007 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Avenger

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- The 2007 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Avenger will offer BorgWarner's Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system as an option for drivers who value performance, fuel economy and stability. The sophisticated technology, which debuted last year, is the latest, next-generation int ... Continue reading

Strict Mileage Rules Could Hurt Some Automakers

Strict Mileage Rules Could Hurt Some Automakers

Washington DC February 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Congress eager to flex its legislative muscles, is expected to introduce energy legislation stricter than President Bush's plan to cut emissions by 20 percent in ten years. According to the Detroit Free Press, powerful support for energy reform may ove ... Continue reading

2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Protects With Long List of Safety and Security Features That Provide Confidence in All Driving Situations

2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Protects With Long List of Safety and Security Features That Provide Confidence in All Driving Situations

* More than 30 advanced safety and security technologies available on the all-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot * Anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electronic Roll Mitigation standard on all Jeep Patriot models * Off-road Brake Traction Control, Hill-descent Control and off-road ABS combine to deliv ... Continue reading

2007 Jeep(R) Patriot - Unmistakably Jeep: A Modern Interpretation of Classic Jeep Styling

2007 Jeep(R) Patriot - Unmistakably Jeep: A Modern Interpretation of Classic Jeep Styling

* Classic Jeep(R) styling at an entry-level price * Unmistakable Jeep brand design cues include seven-slot grille, round headlamps and trapezoidal wheel openings * Flexible, functional, spacious interior provides room for friends and their gear * Designed to appeal to enthusiasts looking for fuel-efficiency and off- ro ... Continue reading

4x4x7 Product Offensive Expands Jeep(R) Brand Domestically and Internationally

4x4x7 Product Offensive Expands Jeep(R) Brand Domestically and Internationally

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- The Jeep(R) brand expanded to seven models in the 2007 model year, the most available to retail consumers at one time in the 66-year history of Jeep vehicles. "Jeep is the Swiss Army knife of the SUV market," said John Plecha, Director - Jeep Marketing and Global Communications. "No othe ... Continue reading

Advanced Technologies Give Jeep(R) Patriot Excellent Durability, Ride and Handling and Body Stiffness, While Reducing Noise, Vibration and Harshness

Advanced Technologies Give Jeep(R) Patriot Excellent Durability, Ride and Handling and Body Stiffness, While Reducing Noise, Vibration and Harshness

- Jeep(R) Patriot underbody designed to meet demanding durability requirements - High-strength steel reduces weight, improves impact performance - Sealers and sound-absorbent materials create a quiet interior AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- When developing Patriot, Jeep(R) engineers used high-strength, lightweight and ... Continue reading

All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Blazes New Trails with Cutting-edge Sound Systems and Technologies

All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Blazes New Trails with Cutting-edge Sound Systems and Technologies

- Boston Acoustics premium sound system with articulating liftgate speakers pumps out 458 watts for outdoor listening pleasure - UConnect(TM) Hands-free Communication System enables safer driving habits - Factory-installed SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio entertains without commercials AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- The all- ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Launches Production of the All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot at Belvidere Assembly Plant

Chrysler Group Launches Production of the All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot at Belvidere Assembly Plant

-- Jeep(R) Patriot, Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber built on one fully flexible assembly line -- Flexible manufacturing cuts production costs by 85 percent -- Robotics, lean dies and material flow improve quality, productivity and worker ergonomics AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Chrysler Group's Belvidere (Ill.) Assemb ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler's SeatCheck Reminds Parents of Important Safety Seat Tips for Child Passenger Safety Week

DaimlerChrysler's SeatCheck Reminds Parents of Important Safety Seat Tips for Child Passenger Safety Week

-- Motor vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of kids; seven out of 10 children are not properly restrained -- SeatCheck Web site (www.seatcheck.org) and toll-free hotline (1-866-SEATCHECK) provide easy, free access to certified child seat inspector locator database -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Admini ... Continue reading

Jeep(R) Patriot Powertrain and Chassis Offer Best-in-class Off-road Capability, World-class Performance and Class-leading Fuel Economy

Jeep(R) Patriot Powertrain and Chassis Offer Best-in-class Off-road Capability, World-class Performance and Class-leading Fuel Economy

* Freedom Drive I 4x4 System Provides Confidence in All Weather Driving Conditions * Freedom Drive II Off-road Package With CVT2L Delivers Best-in-class Off-road Capability * Second-Generation Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2) Gives Customers Improved Performance and Fuel Economy * 2.4-Liter World Engine Achieves ... Continue reading

NHRA Newsmakers: Feb. 12, 2007

NHRA Newsmakers: Feb. 12, 2007

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport For the latest NHRA news, please visit NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * COUNTDOWN BEGINS: With the first event in the books, the drivers of the NHRA POWERade Series have begun placing themselves in the mix for the Countd ... Continue reading

Press Release - Range Rover Sport Supercharged Advance Car Rental

Press Release - Range Rover Sport Supercharged Advance Car Rental

ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, INC. 850 N. Randolph St. STE 104 Arlington, VA 22203 Phone 703-528-8661 Fax 703-528-8663 Contact: Donna Estin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 703-528-8661 9AM EDT, February 12, 2007 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED NOW OFFERED FOR RENT IN D.C. AREA Residents and travelers in the Washington, D.C. metro ar ... Continue reading

SkyWave SureLinx 8100 D+/GPRS Type Approved by Inmarsat

SkyWave SureLinx 8100 D+/GPRS Type Approved by Inmarsat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SkyWave SureLinx 8100 D+/GPRS Type Approved by Inmarsat SureLinx 8100 available for worldwide deployment OTTAWA, Ontario - February 12, 2007 - SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.skywave.com), a worldwide leader in Inmarsat D+ satellite communications products and services, today announces its Sure ... Continue reading

Valeo: 2006 Results

Valeo: 2006 Results

PARIS, February 12 -- Following a meeting of the Board of Directors, Valeo announced its audited results for 2006. (in euro millions) 2006 2005 % change Total operating revenues 10,086 9,834(i) + 2.6% Gross margin(1) 1,539 1,559 -1.3% % of sales 15.4% 16.0% -0.6 pt Operating margin(2) 341 374(i) -8.8% % of total revenu ... Continue reading

Valeo: 2006 Results

Valeo: 2006 Results

PARIS, February 12 -- Following a meeting of the Board of Directors, Valeo announced its audited results for 2006. (in euro millions) 2006 2005 % change Total operating revenues 10,086 9,834* + 2.6% Gross margin(1) 1,539 1,559* -1.3% % of sales 15.4% 16.0% -0.6 pt Operating margin(2) 341 374* -8.8% % of total revenues ... Continue reading

Valeo : Résultats 2006

Valeo : Résultats 2006

PARIS, February 12 -- A l'issue de la réunion du Conseil d'Administration de Valeo, le Groupe annonce ses résultats audités pour l'année 2006. Millions d'euros 2006 2005 Variation Produits de l'activité 10 086 9 834* + 2,6% (P.A.) Marge brute [1] 1 539 1 559* -1,3% % C.A. 15,4% 16,0% -0,6 pt Marge opérationnelle[ ... Continue reading

All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Expands the Jeep Brand and Provides New Entry-level Price Point for Jeep Buyers

All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot Expands the Jeep Brand and Provides New Entry-level Price Point for Jeep Buyers

* Jeep(R) Patriot combines packaging and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup * Classic Jeep styling and affordable price appeals to enthusiasts who have always wanted a Jeep * Patriot completes Jeep brand's expansion from ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Maps Power New Nokia 6110 Navigator

NAVTEQ Maps Power New Nokia 6110 Navigator

Follows on heels of Nokia's N95, Mobile Search and Nokia 330 Navigation/Location Solutions also powered with NAVTEQ BARCELONA, Feb. 12 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, is providing map data for the new Nokia 6110 Navigator -- the company's latest ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts to Operate New Distribution Facility in Remington, Indiana

Advance Auto Parts to Operate New Distribution Facility in Remington, Indiana

ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, announced today plans to operate a new distribution facility in Remington, Indiana. The new distribution center will serve Advance’s growing store base in the Midwest, and play ... Continue reading

Examine the Opportunities in the North American Sunroof Deflectors Aftermarket to 2013

Examine the Opportunities in the North American Sunroof Deflectors Aftermarket to 2013

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50228) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: Strategic Analysis of the North American Sunroof Deflectors Aftermarket to their offering. This research service outlines the manufacturer-level market unit shipment and re ... Continue reading

Auto Industries Top Out 'Best of British Industry' Awards

Auto Industries Top Out 'Best of British Industry' Awards

LONDON, February 12 -- The winners of the 2006 Best of British Industry Awards are announced today. The awards were presented at a special ceremony at the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern, London, hosted by comedian Rory McGrath, and attended by top figures from the business community. Samir Brikho, chief executive of AMEC, ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Welcomes Marc Naddell as Vice President, Partner & Developer Programs

NAVTEQ Welcomes Marc Naddell as Vice President, Partner & Developer Programs

CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced the addition of Marc Naddell as Vice President, Partner & Developer Programs, reporting to Winston Guillory, Senior Vice President, Consumer & Enterprise. In this role, Naddell is ... Continue reading

ClearPoint Resources, Inc. and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation Jointly Announce Stockholder Approval of Their Merger

ClearPoint Resources, Inc. and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation Jointly Announce Stockholder Approval of Their Merger

NEW YORK--Privately held ClearPoint Resources, Inc. (f/k/a ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc.) (“ClearPoint”) and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB:TNVA) (OTCBB:TNVAU) (OTCBB:TNVAW) (“Terra Nova”), a public company formed to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or othe ... Continue reading

Drive in Style for Less With Budget

Drive in Style for Less With Budget

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 12 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced special rates on luxury rentals. Now through June 30, 2007, customers can rent a Lincoln Town Car for just $69 per day at participating U.S. airport locations, or $79 per day at airport locations in the New York City metropolitan area. "Budget ... Continue reading

Motorola Takes Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology on the Road with New Handset-based Navigation System featuring MOTONAV

Motorola Takes Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology on the Road with New Handset-based Navigation System featuring MOTONAV

Goodbye backseat drivers, Hello Mobile Navigation; innovative T805/T815 navigation system brings precise GPS directions to mobile users BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 -- 3GSM World Congress 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. , a global leader in wireless communications, today announced its new Phone-based Navigation System T805 and Sma ... Continue reading

Independent Tests Confirm up to 70% Platinum Reduction

Independent Tests Confirm up to 70% Platinum Reduction

STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDT)(OTCBB:CDTI)(LSE:CDT)(LSE:CDTS)(GER:CDI), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announced positive results confirming substantial platinum savings through the use of CDT’s Platinum Plus® fuel-borne catalyst ... Continue reading

Saving Lives With In-car Safety and Emergency Wireless Alerting

Saving Lives With In-car Safety and Emergency Wireless Alerting

3GSM World Congress Barcelona, February 12 -- - Netsize Customer, PSA Peugeot Citroën's Wireless Emergency Call System has Been Certified by the French Department of Public Safety, Confirming the Carmaker's Lead in Tertiary Safety Netsize the global leader for Mobile Business Solutions today announced that it's custom ... Continue reading

AAA, NHTSA, Others Unite to Remind Parents of the Importance of Child Passenger Safety

AAA, NHTSA, Others Unite to Remind Parents of the Importance of Child Passenger Safety

Child Passenger Safety Week (Feb 12-17) to Focus on Booster Seats AURORA, Ill., Feb. 12 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 7,500 lives have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 20 years. Yet, motor vehicle crashes still remain the number ... Continue reading

Sensor Fusion Emerges as the Primary Means of Achieving Enhanced Functionalities in Automotive Applications

Sensor Fusion Emerges as the Primary Means of Achieving Enhanced Functionalities in Automotive Applications

LONDON, February 12 -- Recently, there has been growing potential in Europe for the use of sensor fusion in different automotive application domains, such as power train, chassis systems and safety systems, as well as in comfort and convenience features. Sensor fusion improves robustness and reliability, while also enh ... Continue reading

National Limousine Association Retains JMPR Public Relations for Communications Efforts

National Limousine Association Retains JMPR Public Relations for Communications Efforts

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Feb. 12 -- The National Limousine Association (www.limo.org), a voluntary, non-profit organization, headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey, has engaged JMPR Public Relations to assist with its media relations efforts and brand expansion. The National Limousine Association (NLA) is responsible for ... Continue reading

PassTime™ USA Launches New PassTime™ “ELITE” Based on Wavecom Innovation

PassTime™ USA Launches New PassTime™ “ELITE” Based on Wavecom Innovation

ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France & LITTLETON, Colo.--PassTime™ USA today announced the launch of its latest payment assurance device, PassTime™ Elite, featuring the Wavecom Q2687 Wireless CPU®. The device harnesses the power of wireless machine-to-machine technology to help credit-troubled people own their own vehicles ... Continue reading

The State of Car Telematics and Wireless M2M in the Auto Industry

The State of Car Telematics and Wireless M2M in the Auto Industry

At the beginning of 2006 about 219 million passenger cars were registered in the EU23+2 area. The ultimate goal for the car telematics industry is to connect all these vehicles to mobile networks. Even though there are numerous potential applications for car telematics technology, only very few have so far proven comme ... Continue reading

Dash Navigation Secures $25 Million in Series B Funding

Dash Navigation Secures $25 Million in Series B Funding

Company Prepares for National Consumer Launch of Industry's First Internet-Connected GPS MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Dash Navigation(TM) Inc., today announced that it has secured $25 million in Series B funding, well positioning the company for the national consumer launch of its Internet-connected automotive GPS ... Continue reading

Major Challenges and Driving Forces for Asian Automotive Industry

Major Challenges and Driving Forces for Asian Automotive Industry

LYON, France--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Asian automotive market is now available to its catalogue. Asian Automotive Industry (2007) www.reportlinker.com/p040417/asian-automotive-industry-2007.html Asia automotive is the fastest growing region in the world, primarily, du ... Continue reading

European Aftermarket: Market Size, Forecasts, Competitive Landscape

European Aftermarket: Market Size, Forecasts, Competitive Landscape

LYON, France--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the world wide automotive market is now available to its catalogue. European Aftermarket Database 2006 - 25 Markets www.reportlinker.com/p044062/european-aftermarket-database.html Introduction Quantifies the value and volume of key af ... Continue reading

Raceway Media Announces Partnership with Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH

Raceway Media Announces Partnership with Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Contact: Sarah Thurston* *(412) 373-3604 * ** *Raceway Media Announces Partnership with Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio * *North Adams, MA* (February 12, 2007) – Today Raceway Media unveiled its latest deal, a partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, formerly known as Norwalk Racewa ... Continue reading

Jean-Paul Mari Appointed as Vice President, Communications for Nissan Europe

Jean-Paul Mari Appointed as Vice President, Communications for Nissan Europe

TRAPPES, France, February 12 -- Jean-Paul Mari has been appointed by Nissan Europe as its new Vice President of Communications. In this senior role, Mari will oversee all areas of communications including corporate, product, design and technology and internal across Nissan's European operations in 31 countries and will ... Continue reading

Nissan to Unveil New Model at Geneva Motor Show 2007

Nissan to Unveil New Model at Geneva Motor Show 2007

TRAPPES, France, February 12 -- - World Premiere of a New Model for Europe - Extensive Revisions to 350Z inclUding: - New Generation VQ Engine - Increase in Power and Torque - Redesigned Bonnet Profile - New Exterior and Interior Colours - New Tyres for Improved Refinement Nissan will be unveiling for the first time an ... Continue reading

Chinese Cars Ten Years Away From U.S. Market

Chinese Cars Ten Years Away From U.S. Market

Washington DC February 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that despite the buzz surrounding Chinese cars that everyone says will be heading for the U.S., don't expect delivery for another 10 years. Congress Daily reports that while the Chinese have their sights set on invading the U.S. market, and are doing well b ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Names New Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing

Hyundai Motor America Names New Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) Chief Operating Officer Steve Wilhite today announced that David L. Zuchowski had been named Vice President of Sales and Joel Ewanick had been named Vice President of Marketing for the company. Zuchowski will be responsible for all sales, sales operations, ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 OC Conference

China Automotive Systems to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 OC Conference

Scheduled to Present on Wednesday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. PT (1pm EST) WUHAN, Hubei, China, Feb. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced the Company is scheduled to present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 OC Con ... Continue reading

SORL Auto Parts to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 OC Conference

SORL Auto Parts to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 OC Conference

Management Scheduled to Present on Wednesday, February 21st at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30pm EST) ZHEJIANG, China, Feb. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as well as other auto parts in China, today announced that the Company is schedu ... Continue reading

Examine the Competitive Landscape of the UK’s Replacement Car & Van Tires Market

Examine the Competitive Landscape of the UK’s Replacement Car & Van Tires Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50199) has announced the addition of Replacement Car & Van Tires in the United Kingdom to their offering. Our Replacement Car & Van Tires in the United Kingdom industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis cove ... Continue reading

Apogee Increases FY07 Outlook, Provides FY08 Guidance

Apogee Increases FY07 Outlook, Provides FY08 Guidance

MINNEAPOLIS--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today increased its fiscal 2007 earnings outlook and provided fiscal 2008 earnings guidance. Apogee provides distinctive value-added glass solutions for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries. FISCAL 2007 OUTLOOK “We are pleased to increase our outloo ... Continue reading

Nitrogen Vending Tire Inflation Station for Autos and Light Trucks

Nitrogen Vending Tire Inflation Station for Autos and Light Trucks

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Feb. 12 -- TireLast Systems located in Lafayette, Colorado has just announced their new UltraAir(TM) Nitrogen Vending Station, a cashless, RFID, smart-card-operated, self-service nitrogen gas dispenser for autos and light trucks. UltraAir(TM) nitrogen is compressed air with the oxygen and moisture rem ... Continue reading

AFSAEF, NADA Release Updated Version of "Understanding Vehicle Financing"

AFSAEF, NADA Release Updated Version of "Understanding Vehicle Financing"

Lynne Strang Vice President of Communications American Financial Services Association Telephone: 202-296-5544, ext. 613 Fax: 202-223-0321 For Immediate Release Contacts: Lynne Strang, AFSAEF (202) 296-5544, ext. 613 David Hyatt, NADA (703) 821-7120 AFSAEF, NADA RELEASE UPDATED VERSION OF "UNDERSTANDING VEHICLE FINANCIN ... Continue reading

Focus on Climate Change When Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and British Opposition Leader David Cameron Visit Scania

Focus on Climate Change When Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and British Opposition Leader David Cameron Visit Scania

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--During their visit, Mr Reinfeldt and Mr Cameron got a glimpse of Scania’s (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) work to reduce environmental and climate impact – everything from using biofuels to developing more efficient engines and training drivers in more fuel-efficient and safer driving techniques. Scan ... Continue reading

LoJack Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter, Year End 2006 Results Webcast

LoJack Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter, Year End 2006 Results Webcast

WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 12 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: LoJack Corp. reports fourth quarter, year end 2006 results When: February 21 -- 09:00 EST Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=37873 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. You may als ... Continue reading

Tony Stewart Back in the Driver's Seat for Old Spice

Tony Stewart Back in the Driver's Seat for Old Spice

NASCAR Driver Will Mark Seventh Year of Partnership With Old Spice by Continuing Charity Auction Program, Sharing Viewpoints Through Blog CINCINNATI, Feb. 12, 2007 -- Old Spice, the No. 1 antiperspirant/deodorant stick and personal cleansing choice for guys in the U.S., is employing the services of two-time NASCAR NEXT ... Continue reading

RouteOne and ADP Announce Integration Agreement

RouteOne and ADP Announce Integration Agreement

Agreement provides for full integration of ADP dealer management system to RouteOne's eContracting solution FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- RouteOne LLC and the Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced today that they have entered an agreement that will provide comprehensive integration of ... Continue reading

think3 Invests Heavily in China

think3 Invests Heavily in China

CINCINNATI, Feb. 12 -- think3(TM), a leading supplier of industrial design and product development solutions, announces today the opening of a subsidiary in Beijing to give direct support as it expands in presence in China. The new office is part of the heavy investments that think3 has committed to fuel the growth in ... Continue reading

Goodyear Blimp to Deliver Florida Tornado Relief Message at Daytona Speedway

Goodyear Blimp to Deliver Florida Tornado Relief Message at Daytona Speedway

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 12 -- The Goodyear blimp, "Spirit of Innovation," will take to the skies over Daytona International Speedway this week to deliver disaster relief messages to the tens of thousands attending on-site activities, preliminary races and NASCAR's Daytona 500. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pr ... Continue reading

COMP Cams Chrysler Johnson-Style Solid Lifter

COMP Cams Chrysler Johnson-Style Solid Lifter

Below and attached is the latest information from COMP CamsR on their NEW Chrysler Johnson-Style Solid Lifter. COMP CamsR Releases Johnson-Style Mechanical Lifters For Classic Chrysler Engines Trusted flat tappet lifter design now offered for Mopar engine builders When production of Johnson-style flat tappet lifters re ... Continue reading

New Traffic Model Shows Positive Impact Of Motor Scooters On New York City Environment & Congestion

New Traffic Model Shows Positive Impact Of Motor Scooters On New York City Environment & Congestion

Adding Scooters to Traffic Mix Could Save New Yorkers Time and Money Lost to Traffic Delays, and Reduce Emissions That Contribute to Global Warming NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- Data from a new traffic model released today demonstrates that the nation's largest city could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a k ... Continue reading

Odyne Corp Presents Innovative Plug-In Hybrid Technology Message to Influential Fleet Managers in New York and California Markets

Odyne Corp Presents Innovative Plug-In Hybrid Technology Message to Influential Fleet Managers in New York and California Markets

HAUPPAUGE, New York--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC), the leading developer of advanced Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology for trucks and buses, presented its innovative plug-in hybrid propulsion technology option to fleet managers at alternative energy forums in California and New York. At a conference panel o ... Continue reading

AAA and the Minnesota Safety Council Unite to Remind Parents of the Importance of Child Passenger Safety and Highlight New Web Site

AAA and the Minnesota Safety Council Unite to Remind Parents of the Importance of Child Passenger Safety and Highlight New Web Site

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 7,500 lives have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 20 years. Yet, motor vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 4 to 14 in America. The reason? Too often, it is ... Continue reading

Federal Court Jury Finds That Wilhelm Violated Shelby’s Trademarks and Awards Damages

Federal Court Jury Finds That Wilhelm Violated Shelby’s Trademarks and Awards Damages

LOS ANGELES--Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. (CSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), announced today that the case of CSL and Carroll Shelby (collectively “Shelby”) vs. Jon A. Wilhelm dba Wilhelm Motor Works (“Wilhelm”) has concluded and the jury has ... Continue reading

New Press Release from Frost & Sullivan: Sensor Fusion Emerges as the Primary Means of Achieving Enhanced Functionalities in Automotive Applications

New Press Release from Frost & Sullivan: Sensor Fusion Emerges as the Primary Means of Achieving Enhanced Functionalities in Automotive Applications

LONDON – February 12, 2007 – Recently, there has been growing potential in Europe for the use of sensor fusion in different automotive application domains, such as power train, chassis systems and safety systems, as well as in comfort and convenience features. Sensor fusion improves robustness and reliability, whil ... Continue reading

Phoenix Sprint Results

Phoenix Sprint Results

USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: February 9-10, 2007 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - Sands Chevrolet Presents "The Copper on Dirt" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Damion Gardner (#71 Leffler), 2. Jeremy Sherman (#75a Sourant), 3. J.T. Imperial (#12 Allen), 4. Darren Hagen (#7 Priestley), 5. ... Continue reading

Kia Sedona Named 'Best Minivan' by MotorWeek

Kia Sedona Named 'Best Minivan' by MotorWeek

Minivan Receives Kia's First-Ever Drivers' Choice Award From the Popular Television Series IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- The Kia Sedona added another accolade to its growing trophy case earlier this week at the Chicago Auto Show when MotorWeek announced its selection as "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Drivers' Choice Awards. Th ... Continue reading

Jeg Coughlin closing in on two trophies (NHRA)

Jeg Coughlin closing in on two trophies (NHRA)

Coughlin closing in on two trophies POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 10) -- Jeg Coughlin's plan to secure two Wally trophies at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to kick off his 2007 season with a bang is going along perfectly so far. Coughlin secured the No. 1 qualifying position in his JEGS.com Super Stock Chevrolet Cavalier and has a ... Continue reading

Phoenix Silver Crown Results

Phoenix Silver Crown Results

USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: February 9-10, 2007 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - Sands Chevrolet Presents "The Copper on Dirt" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (#37 Riggs), 2. Dave Darland (#56 Foxco), 3. Shane Hollingsworth (#20 Nolen), 4. Billy Wease (#12 Western Speed), 5. ... Continue reading

GM Design's PPO Shops Helps U Of M Engineering Students Develop The Continuum Solar Race Car

GM Design's PPO Shops Helps U Of M Engineering Students Develop The Continuum Solar Race Car

WARREN, Mich. – As automakers continue to seek alternative energy solutions, the Pre-Production Operations (PPO) Design Center shop, located at GM’s Technical Center, is providing resources to develop engineering and design solutions for Continuum, the University of Michigan's ninth-generation solar car team. ... Continue reading

EvoBus GmbH Names New CEO and President as well as Managing Director Sales

EvoBus GmbH Names New CEO and President as well as Managing Director Sales

Harald Landmann was named the new CEO and President of EvoBus GmbH and head of DaimlerChrysler Buses Holger Suffel was appointed Executive Managing Director Sales, Service & Parts of EvoBus GmbH and Vice President Sales, Service & Parts of DaimlerChrysler Buses Stuttgart, Feb 09, 2007 Harald Landmann, 62, head of produ ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Shakes Down Ferrari in Italy

Petersen/White Lightning Shakes Down Ferrari in Italy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen/White Lightning Passes Major Milestone at Ferrari Test Track Two-Time Le Mans Class Champions Shakedown Ferrari F430 GT at Fiorano Circuit FIORANO, Italy, February 11, 2007 – Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing passed another major milestone with the Ferrari F430 GT on Saturd ... Continue reading

Turkish premiere of the new Conecto low-floor from Mercedes-Benz at Busworld Turkey

Turkish premiere of the new Conecto low-floor from Mercedes-Benz at Busworld Turkey

Stuttgart, Feb 09, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Turk presents its current bus and coach portfolio at the first international bus fair to be held in Turkey, Busworld 2007. As well as a brand new product, the new Conecto low-floor, Travego, Tourismo and Sprinter are on display at the Mercedes-Benz stand in Hall 9. Mercedes-Benz Tu ... Continue reading

Phoenix Midget Results

Phoenix Midget Results

USAC NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: February 9-10, 2007 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - Sands Chevrolet Presents "The Copper on Dirt" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (#21 Stewart), 2. Davey Ray (#91 Nine Racing), 3. Jon Stanbrough (#21a Burkhart), 4. Chris Windom (#17 Windom), 5. ... Continue reading

VW Polo Bluemotion Diesel Debuts in UK

VW Polo Bluemotion Diesel Debuts in UK

9 February 2007 BlueMotion represents the most efficient and economical vehicle in each of Volkswagen’s car ranges. Set to make its debut on the Polo, the BlueMotion brand will soon expand with the announcement that the Passat BlueMotion is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Applied to the Polo, Blu ... Continue reading

Land Rover to Intro "Commercial" Discovery 3

Land Rover to Intro "Commercial" Discovery 3

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 9 February 2007 – In response to high customer demand, Land Rover has announced that it is to launch a commercial derivative of the award-winning Discovery 3, which will go on sale on the 19 March 2007. Since launch in 2004, the Discovery 3 has demonstrated a class-leading breadth of capabili ... Continue reading

IIHS: BMW X5 earns GOOD rating

IIHS: BMW X5 earns GOOD rating

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test c ... Continue reading

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