Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 19th at Phoenix
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The Number of Vehicle Models Supplied With Factory-Installed Navigation Systems Has Increased Significantly WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- The Pioneer navigation system supplied in the Lincoln Zephyr ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle owners with their factory-installed navigation systems, according to the J ... Continue reading
Lead Marketplace Flooded by Auto Dealers Seeking New Buyers
PHOENIX--Leadpile, the Worldâs Largest Online Exclusive Lead Marketplace, announced today that its Exclusive Lead Marketplace has received more inquires from Auto Dealers seeking Exclusive, Real-Time Delivered Leads than at any time in its four-year history. According to The Barnes Report 2006 U.S. Industry & Mark ... Continue reading
Drive Sensibly Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money. Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33% Equivalent Gasoline Sav ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Grand Opening of New Gulf Breeze, Florida Store
GULF BREEZE, Fla.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the Grand Opening of its new store in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The store is co-located with FreedomRoads dealer Emerald Coast RV Centers at 6240 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Highway 98) in Gulf Breeze. The Gr ... Continue reading
Creaform shows the Handyscan3D at the 13th EuroMold exhibition in Frankfurt/Main
Come see Creaform's Handyscan 3D at Booth O55, Hall 8.0 and meet our scanning experts LEVIS, QC, Nov. 13 -- From November 29 to December 2, 2006, Creaform will present the Handyscan 3D, the first self-positioning hand-held 3D laser camera. This scanner allows real time 3D rendering visualization and the file can be exp ... Continue reading
Uniforms Create Positive 'Halos' for Workers
WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 13 -- Studies show that consumers view employees who wear uniforms as being more professional, organized and reliable than their non-uniformed counterparts -- and that they regard companies with uniform programs as having workers who are properly trained to do the job right. These positive impre ... Continue reading
2000 Pontiac Bonneville Review
Car manufacturers love slogans. Two or three word epithets that, they feel, encapsulate what their vehicles are all about. For example, BMW utilizes the somewhat lofty âSubstance and passionâ, Volkswagen, a simple âDrivers wantedâ, and Mazda, the rather presumptuous âGet in. Be moved.â Wit ... Continue reading
2000 Pontiac Aztek The first thing that strikes me about the new Pontiac Aztek is its sheer ugliness. Iâm sorry, but to my eyes, this is one of the most plug-ugly vehicles ever to put rubber to pavement. It looks like itâs been whomped with an ugly-stick. Already itâs being known as the wart-hog, because ... Continue reading
Aside from limited production models from Ferrari, Bentley, and Aston Martin, the most expensive two-door coupe sold in Canada is the Mercedes CL500. At $123,000, itâs in a class all its own in terms of luxury accoutrements. Among other things, it comes with a GPS system, ventilated power seats with memory, Bi-Xen ... Continue reading
Sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing. For four golden years, from 1988 to 1992, Honda's flagship Accord model ruled the car market - it was the best-selling car in the United States, one of the top sellers in Canada, and was purchased by almost 500,000 buyers a year in North America alone. But in 1993, beca ... Continue reading
One of the nice little extras that comes with running a large multinational car company is having the financial wherewithal to support your own performance/motorsport shop. BMW has their M (Motorsports) division, Ford has SVT (Special Vehicle Team), and Mercedes has AMG, which stands for Aufrecht Melcher Grosspach, a k ... Continue reading
REVIEW: 2000 Porsche Boxster S Review
2000 Porsche Boxster S Every now and then, I get to put cars through their paces on a race track. It doesnât happen very often, but when it does, I welcome the opportunity because it gives me a chance to really wring the car outâ¦..to discover what itâs capabilities are (and mine, as far as that goes). Dr ... Continue reading
2000 BMW 740i When BMW took a serious run at the top end of the North American market, in the late 1980s, the model they utilized to spearhead this paradigm shift was their long-wheelbase, 12 cylinder 750iL. It received mixed reviews; the chief complaints being that it was very expensive, and really, did not display th ... Continue reading
In 1990, when BMW discontinued their 325ix, I was at a press event the company held to introduce its new -1991 - model line-up. After reading his prepared remarks to the assembled journalists, then-BMW Canada boss Vic Doolan was asked why his company was ceasing production of the well-received all-wheel-drive sedan. â ... Continue reading
The four-door sedan market, although beset on all sides by competitors in the form of mini-vans and sport utes, is still the biggest and most competitive market of them all. Models like the Honda Accord and Ford Taurus continue to sell in the hundreds of thousands every year, and most people, when they go shopping for ... Continue reading
Although primarily associated with top-end motorcycles - and cars, of course - German manufacturer BMW has entered the entry-level marketplace with the new for 1997, single barrel F650. This is the first one-lunger BMW has marketed since the R27, which was put out of its misery in 1967. However, the F650 is not an anem ... Continue reading
So here I am, hurtling across the desert on Nevada's Highway 95 at between 160 and 170 km/h. I know I'm being a bad boy, but I'm running late; trying to get back to Las Vegas after spending too much time tearing around the highways around Laughlin and Kingman, Arizona. The sun's going down, I'm getting a little cold, a ... Continue reading
According to a recent study released by the Canadian Automobile Association, the cost of owning and maintaining a new car in Canada is, on average, $8060 per year. That's a lot of scratch, and one of the things they recommend buyers consider to soften the blow is to "buy less vehicle and buy less often." If this strate ... Continue reading
When Mercedes introduced their diminutive SLK230 roadster a couple of years ago, just about everybody loved it and agreed that it hit the nail squarely on the head, except for one thing: how come no manual transmission? Surely a car with this kind of handling and performance deserves a five or six-speed. After all, it ... Continue reading
2001 BMW 3-series coupe Review
Nobody, it seems, is immune from corporate takeover rumors. Even BMW, arguably the most successful manufacturer of niche automobiles in the world, was the subject of speculation earlier this year. Both Ford and Fiat had apparently approached the Bavarian carmaker with money in hand, but sources within the company insis ... Continue reading
It's the most expensive model BMW has ever produced. Loosely styled after the company's 1959 507 sports car, it has an all-aluminum body attached to an aluminum space frame. It's powered by a 400-horsepower V8 engine taken from the M5 performance sedan. It has a six-speed transmission, a 0-100 km/h time of about five s ... Continue reading
Ford's New Boss to Follow Lead of Toyota to Streamline Automaker
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that during an hour-long interview with the Detroit News, Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said Friday that he plans to weld Ford's disparate regional divisions and brands into a single global operation capable of competing with Toyota, the company he mo ... Continue reading
Automotive writers are a pretty spoiled bunch. We can be given the keys to a top-of-the-line luxury sedan with state-of-the-art engineering, and complain about the colour of the wood trim or the size of the radio controls. Let us drive a Bentley or Rolls and we'll whine about the dearth of cup-holders. That's our job, ... Continue reading
Executives Tout Efficiency of Smart Fortwo, Headed to U.S. Dealerships in 2008
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler AG unveiled a revamped version of its tiny two-seat Smart fortwo car, which will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2008 as part of a broader industry push to take advantage of higher gas prices and rising consumer interest in small, fuel- ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Brings Its Part-Time All-Wheel Drive Technology to Thailand
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 -- In the first application of BorgWarner's part-time all-wheel drive technology in Thailand, the company's electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case and electronic control unit will be standard on all part-time all-wheel drive versions of AutoAlliance Thailand Ford New Ranger and Everest aut ... Continue reading
Renewable Fuels Could Account for 25 Percent of U.S. Energy in 2025
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a new Rand Corp. study showing the falling costs of ethanol, wind power and other forms of renewable energy predicts such sources could furnish as much as 25 percent of the U.S.'s conventional energy by 2025 at little or no additional expense, reports ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class voted "SUV of the Year 2007"
STUTTGART/LOS ANGELES - November 13, 2006 - Motor Trend magazine has voted the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 the best SUV of the year 2007. The GL came out on top, beating off a field of 22 competitors. This accolade is all the more impressive as this is the first time Mercedes-Benz has been represented in this market segment, ... Continue reading
Bosses of GM, Ford and Chrysler Take Detroit Position to President Bush
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that CEOs from GM, Ford and Chrysler will meet with President Bush Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. EST at the White House, a long-awaited discussion that will drudge up three very contentious issues: free trade, alternative energy research and development, and the ris ... Continue reading
1999 Porsche Carrera C2 Review
If we are to believe the folks at Porsche, the 1999 911 Carrera has almost nothing in common with its predecessors. According to Frederick J. Schwab, president and chief executive officer of Porsche North America, the original 911 had reached its "maximum point", and it was time to start with "a clean sheet of paper" a ... Continue reading
KVH Press Release - TracVision A7 Wins Innovation Honors from CEA
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution KVH TracVision A7 Wins Innovation Honors from Consumer Electronics Association With Integrated GPS and Exclusive 12V Mobile Receiver, TracVision A7 Connects Travelers on the Go with DIRECTV's TOTAL CHOICE MOBILE Package, which Now Includes Local Channels MIDDLETOWN, RI â No ... Continue reading
Arkona Posts Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
SALT LAKE CITY--Arkona, Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN), a leader in supplying fully integrated on-demand business management solutions to automotive and powersports dealerships, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ending September 30, 2006. Financial information for the second quarter of fiscal year endi ... Continue reading
Champion's Week Media Center Information
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Motorsports Media and Photographers FROM: Sprint Nextel SUBJECT: Champion's Week Media Center Information DATE: Nov. 13, 2006 The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series media center will be located in the Norse Suite on the 18th floor of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel beginning Wednesday, Nov. 29. Updated schedule ... Continue reading
WOBURN, Mass.--Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announced today that the North American operation was once again recognized for its unique and innovative value-added reseller program at the recent IT ChannelVision, a business-focused channel event produced by Vision Events. Kas ... Continue reading
News: Mascoma $30M B round for cellulosic ethanol
Mascoma today announced $30M in B round funding for further development of production technologies and processes to make ethanol from cellulosic agricultural and forestry wastes, initially in the Northeast. See http://www.mascomacorp.com <http://www.mascomacorp.com/> and the release below. Investors include General Cat ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results
Third Quarter 2006 Highlights: -- Total net sales for the period increased to US$22.7 million, reflecting a 54% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components for passenger and light-duty vehicles increased to US$13.6 million, reflecting a 49% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components f ... Continue reading
Freescale Launches Microcontroller Training Program for Embedded Design Engineers in China
BEIJING--Responding to the rapid growth of the embedded market in China, Freescale Semiconductor is conducting an online training program designed to familiarize design engineers and electrical engineering students with the company’s microcontroller (MCU) and digital signal controller (DSC) technologies and architect ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
WATERBURY, Conn.--Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. (OTCBB: HCAR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Hometown reported revenues of $58.1 million in the third quarter of 2006 versus restated revenues of $61.4 million in the same period in 2005, a decrease of $3.3 million or ... Continue reading
KVH TracVision A7 Wins Innovation Honors from Consumer Electronics Association
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--The sleek, low-profile TracVision® A7 from KVH Industries, Inc., changed the face of in-car entertainment in August 2006 by offering in-motion reception of up to 185 channels of DIRECTV® service plus broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS via local TV affiliates – a first in the mobil ... Continue reading
MontaVista Software to Be Global Platinum Sponsor of 2007 Freescale Technology Forum
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor today announced that MontaVista Software, Inc. will be a global platinum sponsor of the 2007 Freescale Technology Forum (FTF). The global platinum sponsorship enables Freescale and MontaVista to collaborate closely on customer events throughout 2007 to deliver consistent, high qua ... Continue reading
* Free, two-day event gives consumers the opportunity to test drive all- new 2007 Chrysler, Jeep(R)and Dodge products * Three test tracks designed to showcase vehicles' handling and performance attributes * One lucky event attendee could win a new Chrysler Crossfire Coupe AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Have you ever w ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Reports Operating Results for the 2006 Third Quarter
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 13 -- The Coast Distribution System (AMEX:CRV) reported today its operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended, Sept. 30, 2006. Coast, one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and mari ... Continue reading
Examine the State of Current and Evolving Powertrain Technologies
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45117) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Light-duty Vehicle Powertrains – Forecasts to 2014 to their offering. Anyone responsible for engineering or product-planning light-duty vehicle powertrains has to find the ans ... Continue reading
Ferro Plans Closure of Niagara Falls Plant in 2007
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--Ferro Corporation announced today that it plans to close its Niagara Falls, New York, facility by the end of 2007. Approximately 150 employees are located at the facility, which supplies a range of dielectric and industrial ceramic products for the electronic materials and other marketplaces. The a ... Continue reading
ICOP Announces 2006 Third Quarter Results
Revenue Growth Continues, Rising 73.4% and 203% in Comparable Three and Nine Month Periods LENEXA, Kan., Nov. 13 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Financia ... Continue reading
Mascoma Corporation Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding Led By General Catalyst Partners
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Mascoma Corporation, the leader in cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol development and production, today announced it has raised $30 million in its second round of venture funding. The financing was led by General Catalyst Partners, with additional participation from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Vantag ... Continue reading
Mirror Image Enables Vehix.com to Launch High-Octane Web Site
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--Mirror Image® Internet today announced that online automotive portal Vehix.com has selected the Company to deliver its online streaming content. Specifically, Mirror Image will deliver on-demand streaming video for Vehix.com’s newly-launched VehixTV feature, as well as for all of Vehix.com. “Abou ... Continue reading
More than 2,000 Black college musicians on tap to be stars on the field and screen as nation's premiere black college showcase announces production of first-ever DVD LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13 -- They're back -- in high-stepping fashion, and soon to be in vibrant, high-definition digital color! The stage is set once again as ... Continue reading
The New York Times Selects Trumba to Power its Online Automotive and Career Event Calendars
Trumba Connect Enables NYTimes.com to Create Global Community for Automotive and Career Events SEATTLE, Nov. 13 -- Trumba Corporation, a developer of innovative event marketing technology, today announced that The New York Times has selected its Trumba Connect solution to publish, promote and communicate automotive and ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 13 -- Vanguard Car Rental Holdings LLC ("Vanguard"), operating under the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Europcar Groupe S.A. ("Europcar") to provide a global car rental solution to corporate and leisure customers. "O ... Continue reading
PTG STUDIOS TO SPONSOR THE FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34 DODGE AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX
PTG STUDIOS TO SPONSOR THE FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS #34 DODGE AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX Denver N.C. - PTG Studios will be the primary sponsor of the #34 Front Row Motorsports entry driven by Kevin Lepage at Homestead-Miami Motorsports Complex on Sunday November 19th, for the Ford 400. "I'm excited about drivi ... Continue reading
Grammer Reports Strong Revenue, Earnings in First Three Quarters of 2006
AMBERG, Germany, Nov. 13 -- Grammer AG, a leading global supplier of automotive interior components and seating systems, raised consolidated revenue and earnings before interest and taxes during the first nine months of 2006. Grammer's revenue during the period rose from $816.1 million in 2005 to $839.1 million during ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Outdoors Group and Ford Motor Company Launch Micro Site
NEW YORK--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company in the United States, announced today that the PRIMEDIA Outdoors Group has paired with Ford Motor Company and JWT to create a co-branded Web site titled, "The Great Outdoors: A Family Tradition." This micro site was designed to support the interests of outdoo ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--The 2007 engine and fuel regulations are finally here and the impacts of their implementation are reverberating throughout the heavy duty vehicle industry. Yet even as it reaches this milestone, additional challenges such as health effects, further emission reductions, emerging global warming requirem ... Continue reading
Early crash ends day for Brian Keselowski. Brian Keselowski finished 43rd behind the wheel of the #23 Ridley Motorcycles Chevrolet in the Arizona Travel 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday. Keselowski had started in 43rd position in his NASCAR Busch Series debut. He hoped to gain seat time and experience i ... Continue reading
Cory Kruseman and Damion Gardner conclude their battle for the 2006 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship in this Saturday's "Kindoll Classic" at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. A 50-lap feature is on tap at the 1/2-mile dirt track, which has served as the home track for the series. Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif. complet ... Continue reading
Focus National Championships Open Saturday
The 2006 USAC Ford Focus National Championship opens Saturday at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway with drivers from across the country, Canada and Holland set to battle for recognition on the Henry Ford Sweepstakes Trophy. The two-race championship, which concludes Thursday, Nov. 23, at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway as part of t ... Continue reading
Western Midgets Head For Tucson
The penultimate event in USAC's 2006 Western Midget Car Series is scheduled Saturday night at USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz. and defending series champion Jerome Rodela will be looking to remove the pressure he might have to face Thanksgiving Night at Irwindale, Calif. Rodela leads Chase Barber by 101 points entering S ... Continue reading
Stremme Brings Home 18th-Place Finish at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. (November 12, 2006) - Rookie David Stremme fought the handling of his No. 40 Discount Tire Dodge for most of the 312-lap event but was able to stay out of trouble to bring home an 18th-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). After an early qualifying draw resulted in a 36th place starting s ... Continue reading
Josh Wise Qualifies at Earl's Fast Qualifier Championship
Newly-crowned USAC National Sprint Car Champion Josh Wise put the finishing touches on his 2006 Earl's Fast Qualifier Championship in that series this past weekend at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. He was the fourth-fastest qualifier both Thursday and Friday, while Levi Jones and Jerry Coons Jr. were the respecti ... Continue reading
Let Borat explore America, this week, TheCarConnection.com ( http://www.thecarconnection.com/ ) goes for a spin through Kazakhstan in the Mercedes-Benz E320CDi diesel to get some cultural learnings and seat time. Come along for this great drive. Then explore all the hot new cars, trucks, crossovers and concept vehicles ... Continue reading
Application Outsourcing is More Than About Saving Money on IT, New Aberdeen Study Finds
BOSTON, Nov. 13 -- Most companies outsource at least some of their application development or maintenance functions, but saving money is not the prime motivator behind these outsourcing strategies, according to the findings from a new Aberdeen Group benchmark study. In addition, Aberdeen's research found that a substan ... Continue reading
The Search Continues for Lighter, Cleaner, More Efficient Batteries for the Automotive Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45115) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Automotive Batteries Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. Batteries may not have changed much in appearance over the last 40 years, but technological advances have been made to ... Continue reading
BOISE,Idaho--Hot Web, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HWBI) announced today that the Company has officially opened its recently announced U.S. Corporate Headquarters and online administrative center in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, the Idaho Department of Transportation has approved Hot Web's facility as a licensed and bonded dealer f ... Continue reading
Showroom Stock B and C, Formula Continental Go Green on SPEED This Week
Programming for the 2006 SCCA National Championship Runoffs continues this week on SPEED with three adrenaline-pumping races on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Beginning at 12 p.m. (EST), tune in to see if defending Showroom Stock C Champion Pete Taylor, of Ortonville, Mich., can successfully navigate the opening lap pandemonium and ... Continue reading
Testing BMWs at the 'Green Hell' Just Got a Little Easier
After a three year renovation and expansion project, BMW has a new home at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife race circuit -- also respectfully known as the "Green Hell" to many of the race drivers who have competed on it. ... Continue reading
Best-in-Class Mobile Enterprises Have Nearly Twice the ROI, According to New Aberdeen Group Report
According to a new Aberdeen Group research report, best-in-class companies achieved an average 74% return on their investment in mobility, compared to the average of 43% for all other firms surveyed. The best-in-class companies considered twice as many factors in their strategies, and 88% of them had a documented mobil ... Continue reading
Monster Motors Inc. Becomes Publicly Traded
Monster Motors, Inc. is pleased to announce the public trading of its shares. Monster Motors, Inc., www.MonsterMotors.com, recently established itself as a publicly traded company. This decisive event gives Monster Motors an enhanced ability to effectively expand its online automotive system. Monster Motors began its p ... Continue reading
Flexcar Adds Chief Technology Officer/VP Strategy to Executive Team
Flexcar today announced it has hired Luke Schneider as its Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Strategy, a new position at the company. Schneider has more than 15 years of technology consulting, systems development and general operations experience at both large multinational corporations and start-ups. His ... Continue reading
LEAKED: Toyota's "Global Master Plan" Calls For 15 Percent Worldwide Share By 2010
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a leaked copy of Toyota Motor Corp.'s "global master plan" calls for grabbing 15 percent of the world car market by 2010 in the company's quest to takeover the No.1 selling spot from General Motors, according to a news item picked up Monday by the Los ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos A1GP Debut Yields Two Top-Seven Finishes
Raphael Matos, a native of Belo Horizonte, Brazil now living in Miami, Florida, USA, made his A1GP World Cup of Motorsports debut this weekend in the A1GP Beijing, China with two top-seven finishes. The performance helped earn A1 Team Brasil its first points of the season moving them to 15th overall in the formula car ... Continue reading
Valence Batteries Power EnergyCS Plug-in Concept Car for Fleet Testing
Valence Technology, Inc. , a provider of advanced, phosphate lithium-ion battery systems, has partnered with plug-in hybrid conversion company EnergyCS to deliver a fuel-efficient concept car for evaluation by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The California-based electric utility company is testing the ... Continue reading
Wanfeng Auto Holding Group Selects UGS' Teamcenter Express for cPDM
UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Wanfeng Auto Holding Group (Wanfeng Auto) has selected UGS' Teamcenter(R) Express software for its first collaborative product data management (cPDM) system. A leader in China's auto industry, Wanfeng ... Continue reading
A $2 million makeover at Telegraph Chrysler Jeep provides the stylish setting for a Hollywood-style Nov. 16 evening public premiere of hot new products in the success string of styling hits from the Chrysler Group. Featured will be the new sports utility Chrysler Aspen; sleek, all-new- platform Chrysler Sebring, the ne ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon and his Advance Auto Parts Race Team came to the NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the last race of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season, with high hopes of ending their 2006 campaign on a positive note, but left that California facility with a DNQ. Pedregon finishes the year tied fo ... Continue reading
Tony Pendregon and the Q Pwer Race Team End 2006 Season with a Stron Effort in Pomona
Tony Pedregon and his Q Power Race Team ran well but exited the NHRA Finals after the second round in Nitro Funny Car action at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) this past weekend, the last race of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season. Pedregon qualified ninth in Pomona, and that effort allowed him to re ... Continue reading
NORWOOD, Mass.--Targeting the increasingly demanding requirements of embedded automotive and industrial applications, Analog Devices, Inc. is introducing its newest series of Blackfin® processors: the ADSP-BF54x family (ADSP-BF542/BF544/BF548/BF549). The Blackfin ADSP-BF54x family features a balance of increased I/O a ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Avago Technologies today introduced the industryâs first automotive-grade 10 MBd digital interface optocoupler. The company is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. Built to withstand high temperatures of up to ... Continue reading
Odyne Corp CEO To Speak at Environmental Sustainability Conference
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin will speak at the "Healthy Environment-Healthy Economy" conference, which will be held at the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany on December 6th, 2006. Mr. Slotkin will explain the importance of "Hybrid and Plug-In hybrid electric pr ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries to Receive 11th Consecutive RVDA Quality Circle Award
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nationâs leading motor home manufacturer, received notification that the Company will once again receive the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealersâ Association (RVDA) at a ceremony conducted at the 44th Annual National RV Trade ... Continue reading
Enders runs in season finale despite illness
Enders runs in season finale despite illness POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 12) -- An ailing Erica Enders made the call for her first-round elimination run at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA finals Sunday despite being diagnosed with flu-like symptoms only one day earlier. Enders awoke Saturday with a fever and n ... Continue reading
More Environment-Friendly CO2-Free Automotive Plants to Come, AB Volvo Says - VIDEO NEWS STORY
STOCKHOLM - November 13, 2006: Volvo Truck's plant in Tuve, Sweden - to open in 2007 - will be the worldâs first CO2-free automotive plant. As a result of investments in wind power and biofuel, the plantâs electricity and heat will come from sources that do not emit any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Winners of FY2006 Environmental Activities Grant Program
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Announces Winners of FY2006 Environmental Activities Grant Program Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the 25 winners of the FY2006 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program, who will each receive a total of ... Continue reading
Cruise Car's Solar-Powered 'SunRay' a Huge Hit at Solar Power Conference
Solar-Powered Cruise Cars Add to Environmental Consumer Choices SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 13 -- Cruise Car, Inc., Sarasota, FL, received an overwhelming positive response for its solar-powered SunRay featured at the 2006 Solar Power Conference and Expo held October 16-19 in San Jose, CA. The conference, attended by those co ... Continue reading
News from USW: Harley Davidson and USW Media Advisory
--News from USW: Who: The leadership of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2-209. What: They will hold a press conference. When: 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2006. Where: At the Ironworkers union hall 12034 West Adler Lane Milwaukee, WI 53214 Office phone (414) 476-1069 Why: To discuss the proposed agreement between t ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (âClean Dieselâ or âThe Companyâ) (EBB: CDTI, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces its results for the third quarter to September 30, 2006. Highlights - Revenue doubled ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Convertible - Most Wanted
The 2007 Ford Mustang has been named Most Wanted Convertible Under $35,000 by Edmunds.com editors -- the second time Mustang has won the designation. "These are the vehicles our editorial team would chose to have in our own driveways," said Edmunds.com editor-in-chief Karl Brauer. Edmunds.com praised the Mustang's perf ... Continue reading
Things you need to know about the new tire pressure-monitoring systems on 2007 vehicles
Dearborn November 13, 2006; Customers who purchase any 2007 light truck or car in North America will find a new feature courtesy of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act. As required by the TREAD Act, any ve ... Continue reading
Toyota to open truck plant in Texas
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 07:31 EST DETROIT â Toyota Motor Corp will this week open its new truck plant in Texas. The Japanese auto giant will officially dedicate the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant outside San Antonio, Texas, on Friday. The dedication of new plant also mark the start of production for t ... Continue reading
CHEVY NNCS AT PHOENIX: Ricky Carmichael Transcript Media Q & A
Ricky Carmichael, MB2 Motorsports Development Driver, media Q & A Carmichael is 15-time American Motorcyclist (AMA) national champion and holder of a record 144 wins in Supercross and motocross competition (closest to Carmichael's AMA win record is Jeremy McGrath at 89). Born in Clearwater, FL, resides in Tallahassee, ... Continue reading
Special "Edition 10" model: an SLK-Class for the very discerning
Stuttgart, Nov 10, 2006 The "Edition 10" showcar with which Mercedes-Benz marked ten years of the SLK-Class at the Paris Motor Show is available to customers from January 2007. This special model is distinguished by a unique paint finish and choice of interior materials. The SLK-Class was introduced into the market exa ... Continue reading
More Toyota Plants In India,China and US ?
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. will likely add car factories in India, China and the United States as early as in 2009, with combined annual output capacity of 450,000 units, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The factory in India, slated to open in 2009 at the earliest, will hav ... Continue reading
OLSON NAMED NHRA DIRECTOR OF TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CAR RACING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NHRA NAMES NEW DIRECTOR, TOP FUEL AND FUNNY CAR RACING Veteran crew chief Dan Olson joins NHRA GLENDORA, Calif (Nov. 12, 2006) - NHRA announced today that Dan Olson, veteran crew chief most recently with Don Schumacher Racing, has been named as Di ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will earns top ten spot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 42nd ANNUAL NHRA A ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson wins Auto Club Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 42nd ANNUAL NHRA AUTO CLUB FINALS AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA (CALIF.) NOVEMBER 9-12, 2006 QUALIFYING ... Continue reading
Troxel is runner-up to champion Schumacher in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Nov. 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL IS RUNNER-UP TO CHAMPI ... Continue reading
Capps completes emotional season third in Funny Car points
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Nov. 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS COMPLETES EMOTIONAL SEA ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Mexico City Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com LUCK NOT ON ROCKETSPORTSâ SIDE TODAY IN MEXICO CITY MEXICO CITY, Mexico (November 12, 2006) â A strong effort by the Rocketsports Racing team was put forth this weekend to finish the 2006 ... Continue reading
Scelzi ends hard season seventh in NHRA FC points
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Nov. 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI ENDS HARD SEASON SEVEN ... Continue reading
Montreal NASCAR Busch Race Tickets on Sale (z04)
NEWS RELEASE Embargo: November 13th, 00:01 a.m. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE AUGUST 4th, 2007 INAUGURAL MONTREAL NASCAR BUSCH RACE Montreal, November 13th, 2006 - It's now a reality! Since 9 a.m. Monday morning, tickets to attend the inaugural Montreal NASCAR BUSCH Series race are on sale. More than 40 mighty cars, ... Continue reading
Canadian James Hinchcliffe Scores Twice in China (W)
Chinese Double Score for A1 Team Canada's Hinchcliffe Sunday November 12, 2006 - A1 Team Canada's James Hinchcliffe endured a fast but frustrating third round of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Beijing, China Sunday as the 19-year-old from Toronto added to the team's points tally with fourth and tenth place ... Continue reading
The Wm Wrigley Jr. Company Gears Up For Partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates
PHOENIX--The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company will make its NASCAR debut with a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) that features Wrigleyâs Spearmint, Doublemint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit and Winterfresh brands. Wrigley will sponsor rising stars Reed Sorenson and David Stremme, who will drive the No ... Continue reading
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