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Saturday, January 13, 2007

2007 North American International Auto Show Public Days WOW Crowds With Jaw-Dropping Exhibits, Attractions, Production and Concept Vehicles

2007 North American International Auto Show Public Days WOW Crowds With Jaw-Dropping Exhibits, Attractions, Production and Concept Vehicles

DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public today with new breathtaking exhibits, vehicles and incredible technologies never before seen in the United States. "This world class event has so much to offer everyone from car enthusiasts to kids wanting to see their first ... Continue reading

Ashley Hiltz returns to Holgate Motorsports for 2007

Ashley Hiltz returns to Holgate Motorsports for 2007

For immediate release; January 13, 2007 Ashley Hiltz returns to Holgate Motorsports for 2007 GILFORD, ONTARIO Holgate Motorsports is proud to announce that former Holgate Motorsports driver Ashley Hiltz will be returning to the team after taking a one year sabbatical to complete her college studies. In 2005, Hiltz fini ... Continue reading

Yamaha Motor to Release the 2007 Automatic Sports Bike

Yamaha Motor to Release the 2007 Automatic Sports Bike

Tokyo, Jan 12, 2007 (JCN) - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its release of the sporty XP500 TMAX in 2007. The automatic motorbike features a strong body and even weight distribution between the wheels. XP500 TMAX has a four stroke CVT engine (500cc), fuel injection, double disk brakes for the front wheels, radia ... Continue reading

Kenwood, Blaupunkt to Partner in Portable Navigation Devices

Kenwood, Blaupunkt to Partner in Portable Navigation Devices

Tokyo, Jan 12, 2007; By Chris Lui, JCN Staff Writer reported that Kenwood and Bosch group company Blaupunkt announced plans to form a partnership in the field of Portable Navigation Devices (PNDs). Blaupunkt and Kenwood are leading suppliers in the field of car audio and car multimedia systems. By bundling these key co ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Utah International Auto Expo

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Utah International Auto Expo

All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SANDY, Utah, Jan. 12 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Utah International Auto Expo with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Wave' Concept Vehicle at 2007 South Carolina International Auto Show

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Wave' Concept Vehicle at 2007 South Carolina International Auto Show

All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 12 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 South Carolina International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting ... Continue reading

Motorcycle Association: Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease

Motorcycle Association: Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease

BOSTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Motorcycle fatalities decreased in Massachusetts in 2006 despite a 5% increase in registrations, reported the State's Motorcycle Association. "We are encouraged with the results, but we still have a lot of work to do," said Kevin Griffin of Plymouth, Chairman of the Massachuse ... Continue reading

Continental Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show

Continental Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show

AUBURN HILLS/FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, Jan. 12 -- Continental Automotive Systems was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. "GM strives to build the best cars and t ... Continue reading

H. Hendy Associates Designs Crevier Classic Car Company

H. Hendy Associates Designs Crevier Classic Car Company

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Leading commercial interior design firm H. Hendy Associates was selected by local business leader Don Crevier to design the new Crevier Classic Car Company club in Costa Mesa, Calif. Crevier, known throughout the community for leading the largest-volume BMW dealership in the nation, secured the d ... Continue reading

Mazda Takes Its Museum Online

Mazda Takes Its Museum Online

Sarkissian Mason Builds Interactive Museum Experience NEW YORK, Jan. 12 -- Known for its design and technology heritage, Mazda Motor Corporation is offering consumers an inside look at its many automotive firsts though an online museum (www.mazdamuseum.com) developed and created by longtime interactive agency partner S ... Continue reading

Volvo CE Launches New Wheel Loaders

Volvo CE Launches New Wheel Loaders

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is introducing three new wheel loaders, giving Volvo CE the most modern fleet of general purpose wheel loaders on the market. New engines, transmissions and cabs are some of the highlights of the latest L60F, L70F and L90F medium duty ge ... Continue reading

Laminated Glass Gaining Ground at 2007 North American International Auto Show

Laminated Glass Gaining Ground at 2007 North American International Auto Show

More than 40 vehicles on display with laminated glass DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- More than 40 production vehicles on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tout laminated glass in side and rear windows, as well as roof applications, as reported by the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Associatio ... Continue reading

CRUZ PEDREGON RACING ANNOUNCES USAC CHAMPION AND NASCAR ROOKIE JOSH WISE AS 2007 USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES

CRUZ PEDREGON RACING ANNOUNCES USAC CHAMPION AND NASCAR ROOKIE JOSH WISE AS 2007 USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2007 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com CRUZ PEDREGON RACING ANNOUNCES USAC CHAMPION AND NASCAR ROOKIE JOSH WISE AS 2007 USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES DRIVER (Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, Tulsa, OK - January 12, 2007) - Cruz Pedregon Racing to ... Continue reading

Volvo S80 Holiday Gift Wrap Donation Presented to Charitable Organizations

Volvo S80 Holiday Gift Wrap Donation Presented to Charitable Organizations

ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Jan. 12 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today presented checks to three charities who participated in last month's Volvo S80 Holiday Gift Wrap program. The organizations were the Shelter Our Sisters ($5,000.00), American Cancer Society ($9,127.42) for their work at the Garden State Plaza in ... Continue reading

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