IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals for November Highlight Resurgence of Hybrids; Fuel Efficient Vehicles
CAMPBELL, Calif.--IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for cars, trucks, and SUVs for November 2007. The lesson: constantly changing market conditions, including fuel costs and rebates, mak ... Continue reading
Audi R8 & Bergdorf Goodman Auction the Ultimate Holiday Gift
Hi- Can't figure out what to buy your loved one for the holidays? For the first time ever, Audi of America will auction an exclusively designed 2008 Audi R8 through the renowned Bergdorf Goodman 2007 Holiday catalogue. The Audi R8 was released in the United States just two months ago and is already among the most talke ... Continue reading
Affinia Acquires Assets From Brake Pro, Ltd.
Affinia Expanding its Presence in the Medium and Heavy-Duty Friction Market ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on and off highway replacement products and service industry, announced that it has acquired certain assets of Brake Pro, Ltd., Ontario, Canada, under the Companies' Credit ... Continue reading
Air Temp Reports 44.6% Increase in Sales Revenues
MIAMI--Air Temp North America, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), (Pink Sheets:ATPN), the holding company for Air Temp de Mexico (“Air Temp”), reports a 44.6% increase in sales revenue for the ten months ended October 31, 2007 as compared to the ten months ended October 30, 2006. Specifically, for the ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Nov. 13 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors, at a meeting held on Nov. 13, 2007, at its corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable Dec. 10, 2007, to holders of record at the close of business on No ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Acquisitions That Expand Its Presence in Alabama
ATLANTA--Atlanta based AssuranceAmerica Corporation (OTCBB:ASAM) today announced its retail agency subsidiary in Alabama, TrustWay Insurance Partners doing business as Frontline Insurance Group, acquired Bush Insurance agency in Montgomery and Covenant Insurance Agency in Abbeville. In announcing the acquisitions, Lawr ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 13 -- Twenty-four of the best auto glass technicians gathered for the third annual Auto Glass Technician Competition (the "Olympics" of auto glass replacement), held November 2-3, 2007 in Las Vegas and three emerged victorious. Jason Horne of Cindy Rowe Auto Glass, Harrisburg, PA., has won the gol ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Launches Initiative to Create Comprehensive Environmental Management System
Company to Build on Heritage of Environmental Compliance and Responsibility PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 13 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. , a leading provider of vehicle rental services, today announced that it has launched an initiative to create a formal environmental management system (EMS) for certain major U.S. locations. ... Continue reading
CGRFS NBS Advance for Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race: NBS 300 on Saturday, November 17, 2007 Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.5-mile oval) Location: Homestead, Fla. CGRFS Busch Series Media Contacts at Homestead: Angie Copen, No. 41 Memorex Dodge Kelby Krauss, No. 42 Target Dodge AJ Allmendinger and the No. 41 Memorex Dodge Team Facts: * Off the Road with Brad Par ... Continue reading
China Precision Steel Holds Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Precision Steel , a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, announced that it held its 2007 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "AGM") on November 12, 2007, in ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Reports Increased Profits for Third Quarter 2007
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 13 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) reported its operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007. Coast, one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV), marine and outdoor recre ... Continue reading
DealerAdvance™ Announces Sales Success of WebDA™
ADDISON, Texas--DealerAdvance™, Inc. (OTCBB:DLAV), developers of proprietary Internet applications for the automotive retail industry announced today that since the release of WebDA™, the web based version of DealerAdvance™, the company has booked in sales revenue of over $600,000. Steven Humphries, in an analyst ... Continue reading
Double Up With Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s New No. 88 Fathead Cars
LIVONIA, Mich.--Fathead®, the fast-growing sports and entertainment brand best-known for its life-size wall graphics, prepares to launch the much anticipated new line of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fathead images, just in time for the holidays. Dale Jr.’s line will include the green and white No. 88 Amp Chevrolet and the blu ... Continue reading
DriveCam Leverages RepliWeb Deployment Platform (R-1)
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.--RepliWeb, a leader in web content deployment automation and managed file transfer software, today announced that DriveCam has adopted the RepliWeb Deployment Platform (R-1) to automate, accelerate and secure file deployment for its global operations. DriveCam selected R-1 for its speed and reliabil ... Continue reading
Fast-Deploying and Easy-to-Use Flotation Device to Save Lives
LAKEVILLE, Minn.--Each year, the deaths of over 50 recreationalists in the U.S. and Canada are attributed to drowning when snowmobiles and ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) crash through thin ice. A partnership was forged between the University of Minnesota and JTW Associates to create a solution that can help save the lives ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev.--HPCwire (www.HPCwire.com), the leading source for global news and information covering the ecosystem of high productivity computing, revealed the winners of HPCwire’s annual Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards at the 2007 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and ... Continue reading
HTK Corporation USA Introduces Pro-e Headrest Entertainment Systems
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ HTK Corporation Introduces Pro-e(TM) Headrest Video Entertainment Systems Irwindale, CA - November 13, 2007 - After years as an OEM ma ... Continue reading
KAR Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Holdings, Inc. today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. For the third quarter of 2007, the company reported revenue of $394.3 million as compared with third quarter 2006 revenue of $356.4 million for the combined predecessor companies of ADESA, Inc. and Insurance ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
EXETER, Pa., Nov. 13 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the leading distributor and marketer of specialty automotive equipment and accessories in North America, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2007. Highlights include: -- Net sales for the quarter ended September 29, 20 ... Continue reading
KeyTrak and MyDealerLot Partner to Provide Key Management and Integrated RFID Vehicle Tracking
COLLEGE STATION, Texas--KeyTrak, the world’s leading provider of key and asset tracking systems and key management solutions, announces partnership with MyDealerLot, provider of the only web-based subscription RFID / Real Time Location Tracking System (RTLS) application for retail automotive dealerships, auctions, an ... Continue reading
lanelogic and Sonic Expand Partnership
DALLAS--lanelogic, Inc., the premier used vehicle trading network, and Sonic Automotive, Inc. signed an agreement for Sonic to expand the lanelogic trading system into its Southeastern dealerships. Installation is complete and additional dealerships will be added in the coming weeks. lanelogic’s Wall Street inspired ... Continue reading
LEFCO and Worthington Form Joint Venture
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries announced today that its subsidiary, Worthington Steelpac Systems, LLC, has acquired a 49 percent interest in LEFCO Industries, LLC, a minority business enterprise (MBE). The resulting joint venture will become LEFCO Worthington, LLC. In addition to continuing LEFCO’s existing p ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors to Present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference November 15, 2007
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that Chairman and CEO Sid DeBoer; and Jeff DeBoer, Chief Financial Officer will present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City at 1:45 pm Eastern on November 15, 2007. This conference will have a slide p ... Continue reading
MISCOR Group Reports Sharply Higher Third-Quarter Sales, Net Income
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 13 -- Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: MCGL) reported sharply higher net income and strong sales growth in the third quarter of 2007. MISCOR's performance in the quarter was highlighted by strong top line growth, continued debt reduction and increased product sales ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Authorizes an Additional $30 Million in Share Repurchases
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase an additional $30 million in common stock. The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market or throug ... Continue reading
Luxurious 2008 Chrysler 300C Raffle to be Unveiled at POH Riley Foundation's Nov. 17th Black-Tie Gala at Townsend Hotel Donation by Chrysler Jeep Superstores Will Help Foundation Break Record for Dollars Raised at This Year's Gala BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Needy women and children in Oakland County have been given ... Continue reading
News Advisory(HQ): EPA Administrator to Speak on Recycling
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 *EPA Administrator to Speak on Recycling *Contact: Jessica Emond, (202) 564-4355 / emond.jessica@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Nov. 13, 2007) EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson will speak about the importance of recycling and the recycling efforts of membe ... Continue reading
News for Release: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Utility Energy Efficiency Vision Can Save Billions of Dollars While Fighting Climate Change *Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, (202) 564-4355 / perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Nov. 13, 2007) More than 60 energy, environm ... Continue reading
Old School Racing Launches Message Forum
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Old School Racing Launches Message Forum
Old School Racing Launches Message Forum Mooresville, NC (November 13, 2007) – The Old School Racing Champions Tour (OSRCT) is proud to announce the launch of the official OSRCT message forum. The forum is a place for fans of old school racing or racing legends to discuss the hottest racing series to debut in years. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--As woes in the subprime mortgage market persist, a new survey indicates that Americans shopping for car loans and other forms of credit are beginning to get nervous. The survey of 1,000 consumers was fielded in late October by market researcher Synovate of Chicago for GDEXAuto (www.gdexauto.com) – a new ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Technologies Introduces HILBOX FX FPGA Accelerator for xPC Target
MONTREAL, Nov. 13 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc., the leading provider of PC-based distributed real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing systems, today announced HILBOX FX, an FPGA processor-based solution that integrates industrial computer systems using xPC Target from The Mathwork Inc. xPC Target provides ... Continue reading
Orbital Awarded $15 Million Contract for a Public Transit Fleet Management System in Rochester, NY
DULLES, Va.--Orbital Sciences Corporation announced today that its Transportation Management Systems (TMS) division has been awarded a $15 million contract with the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) of Rochester, New York for an integrated public transit fleet management system for over 300 ve ... Continue reading
PPG Names Two New Vice Presidents
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has announced that, effective Dec. 1, the following individuals have been named vice presidents. Thomas S. Mauck, general manager, protective and marine coatings, is appointed vice president, protective and marine coatings. Mauck joined PPG in 1980, working in several finance and accounting r ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 08 Results
LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 13 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Revenue was $3.1 million and profit was $191,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with a profit of $169,000, or $0.01 per share, on revenue of $2.8 million f ... Continue reading
Press Release : Calsoft to acquire International Innovations Incorporation
Hi, Hope you are doing absolutely fine. Please find attached and enclosed the Press Release on Calsoft to acquire International Innovations Incorporation. California Software Co Ltd (Calsoft) today announced the signing of a Letter Of Intent (LoI) to acquire 100% equity stake of International Innovations Inc., Mountain ... Continue reading
Proliance International, Inc. Reports Improvement in 2007 Third Quarter Operating Income
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Charles E. Johnson, President and CEO of Proliance stated, “I am pleased to report improved operating results in the third quarter as we saw the benefits of our restructuring initiatives ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13 -- SmartDrive Systems, Inc.(TM), the global leader in driver safety measuring and management technology, today announced that it has closed a $46 million Series D round of funding co-led by Oak Investment Partners and New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Existing investors Revolution Ventures, The Founde ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Announces Hiring of Chief Information Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 13 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced today that Heath R. Byrd has joined the Company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Byrd comes to Sonic from Gevity, an IT/HR outsourcing company, where he served as Vice President of Operations. Previously ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--More than 900,000 household batteries are improperly disposed of each year in Los Angeles, leaking chemicals that contaminate our air, water and even our food.1 To expand consumer access to approved recycling drop-off points, Los Angeles-area Jiffy Lube franchisees announced today a partnership with the Ci ... Continue reading
Speedemissions, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
Q3 2007 Same Store Operating Margins Increase 21.3% Over Comparable Period ATLANTA, Nov. 13 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPMI) , a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections test only company announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Speedemissions reported third qu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) announced today that it has been granted permission to trade its shares on the Open Market Segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Frankfurt trading symbol will be "KBT.F" and the German securities code (WKN) will be A0MR0J. SpongeTech D ... Continue reading
Sprint Homestead Race Weekend Highlights
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY NEXTEL Leader Chat When: Breakfast - Friday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. EST NEXTEL Leader Chat - Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. EST Who: Jimmie Johnson, Driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Where: Media Center, Homestead-Miami Media Center NEXTEL Leader Bonus - $10,000 ... Continue reading
Tony gets on his bike for 'Riders for Health'
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR writeit:- This release is available at: http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=7120 Also Available:- Imagery:- Tony Hughes - http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/Tony%20Hughes.JPG Tony gets on his bike for 'Riders for Health' Local businessman to undertake 2,500 ... Continue reading
Toyota Names Three New Members to Its North American Diversity Advisory Board
CINCINNATI, Nov. 13 -- Toyota announced today three new members to its North American Diversity Advisory Board during its 18th annual Opportunity Exchange (OE) minority business conference and trade fair. As one of the largest minority business events in the country, OE is designed to provide minority business enterpri ... Continue reading
vAuto Pricing Tool Gives Tasca Automotive Group a Competitive Edge
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. & SEEKONK, Mass.--Bob Tasca III, an owner of Tasca Automotive Group, contributes to his family’s more than 50-year history of accomplishments in the automotive industry with a long list of his own. Running three successful New England dealerships along with his family, professionally racing an ... Continue reading
Vegas Equity International Corp. Begins Trading Today Under New Ticker Symbol VGSI.PK
LAS VEGAS--VEGAS EQUITY INTERNATIONAL CORP. was quoted on the pink sheets at “VGSE.PK” until yesterday and is now quoted as “VGSI.PK” starting today. Mr. Gordon Forgey, President is pleased to announce that today the Company successfully completed a 1 for 2,000 reverse split which was undertaken to make the Com ... Continue reading
Yancey Bros. Named as Blue Bird School Bus Dealer for Georgia, Alabama
AUSTELL, Ga., Nov. 13 -- Austell-based Yancey Bros. Co. has been named as the exclusive dealer of all Blue Bird school bus products for Georgia and Alabama, Yancey Bros. and Blue Bird officials have announced. ... Continue reading
LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- Wiley X, Inc. a leading manufacturer of protective and casual eyewear, will serve as the official sunglass partner of the world champion off-road race team -- Spectrum Off-Road Racing -- for the 2007 Tecate / SCORE Baja 1000. As the final event of the six-race 2007 SCORE Desert Series, thi ... Continue reading
Electric Car Manufacturer Charges up Product Development Processes
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has selected CATIA PLM Express as its product development solution. In addition, Tesla has expanded the data management capabilit ... Continue reading
Popular Science Magazine Awards Volvo Cars for Innovative Child Booster Cushion System
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- Volvo Cars new booster seat helps protect children who have outgrown their toddler seat. In combination with an extended Inflatable Curtain and new, stronger side body structure, and load limiting seat belts this world's first two-step integrated booster cushion recently received internationa ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Chrysler continues to impress the masses, including the editors at Popular Science Magazine, who have chosen the Chrysler Town Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan as the "Best of What's New" for 2008 award recipients. "For 20 years, Popular Science's Best of What's New awards have honore ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Skyrocketing oil prices spurred by rapidly rising energy demand in developing countries are pushing automakers to step up advances in fuel efficiency, according to an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide. During its first annual Executive Series Briefing for automot ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systemsâ¢, sponsor of the world record setting KillaCycle, today announced that the official world record holder in the electric quarter-mile drag again broke its previous world record. The KillaCycle is the first electric vehicle of any kind to break the eight-second barrier with two runs of ... Continue reading
Environmentalists Turn on Automakers at LA Auto Show
For Immediate Release November 12, 2007 Contacts: Nell Greenberg (Global Exchange), 510.847.9777 Sam Haswell (RAN), 415.659.0519 Freedom From Oil Campaign to Expose Auto Industry¹s Eco-Hypocrisy at Los Angeles Auto Show Automakers touting eco-friendly concepts while fighting pollution regulations in California and els ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show - It's a Small Small World
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Japan is not a big country, about the size of California. The population of the island nation is almost 128 million, which puts it at 12th in the world. Tokyo, the largest city, has a population of 14.7 million during the day, but drops to 12.8 million at night as commuters l ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (HOMESTEAD) - GANASSI/SABATES PRE-RACE ADVANCE
AJ Allmendinger and the No. 41 Memorex Dodge Team Facts: · Off the Road with Brad Parrott: The off-season is almost here and the No. 41 Memorex Dodge crew chief Brad Parrott has plans of his own. Parrott will enjoy his time off the road by spending quality time with his wife and two children. He will also find himself ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT
On November 13, 2007, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Gregory Tester, crew chief for the No. 71 car concerning a penalty issued by NASCAR following post-race inspection on October 27, 2007 for a NASCAR Busch Series event at Memphis Motorsports Park. The infractions concerned ... Continue reading
The Most Popular Cars for Men and Women
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that to buy the Chevy Silverado heavy-duty pickup, some might argue that in addition to the $22,225 sticker price, you also need a Y chromosome. That's because 93 percent of the truck's buyers are men. In fact, males own about nine out of 10 heavy-duty pick ... Continue reading
NHRA (LOS ANGELES) - POWERADE SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY ON ESPN2 THIS SUNDAY
NHRA POWERADE SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY ON ESPN2 The 2007 NHRA POWERade Series Awards Ceremony, held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 5, will air on ESPN2 on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. The one-hour show will feature highlights from the gala event where Tony Schumacher, Tony Pedregon, Jeg Coughlin ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Brings Dieselution Tour to The Show - VIDEO STORY
LOS ANGELES - November 13, 2007: Following its display at SEMA, Volkswagen's clean diesel mobile exhibit, Dieselution, will stop at the L.A. Auto Show. As proof that diesel power has changed, Volkswagen used various methods including road racing to demonstrate how this type of fuel can improve a vehicleâs overall ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - News and Notes - Ford 200
Finale Settles Championship For 12th Time<br> Skinner Clings To 29-Point Lead Entering Finale<br> Homestead Primed To Crown 12th Different Winner<br> Ford 200 Will See 2007 Raybestos Rookie Crowned<br> <p> 2007 Last Call: Ford 200 Will Determine The Champion â Again Mike Skinner (No. 5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) hopes ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)- PINKS All Out 2008 Schedule
MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: David Harris - SPEED David.Harris@SPEEDTV.com 704/731-2189 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 SPEED(tm) ANNOUNCES 2008 SHOOT SCHEDULE FOR PINKS ALL OUT NINE DIFFERENT MARKETS TO HOST NETWORK'S TOP LIFESTYLE TELEVISION SHOW SPEED, the definitive motorsports and automotive lifestyle n ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2007) â The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve hits Daytona International Speedway for November Test Days Nov. 14-15, where a full field of Daytona Prototypes and GT machines will begin the initial preparations needed to compete for a 2008 Rolex ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - NEWS NUGGETS
NHRA POWERADE SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY ON ESPN2: The 2007 NHRA POWERade Series Awards Ceremony, held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 5, will air on ESPN2 on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. The one-hour show will feature highlights from the gala event where Tony Schumacher, Tony Pedregon, Jeg Coughlin ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
Penske Racing led the Dodge contingent in Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway with Ryan Newman finishing fifth and Kurt Busch placing 12th. Sam Hornish Jr. took 30th in his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup debut. Newman's second straight top-five finish and his seventh this season moved him up one positio ... Continue reading
SCCA (TOPEKA) - MORE RUNOFFS ON SPEED...
SCCA National Championship Runoffs programming continues on SPEED, Wednesday, Nov. 14, with Showroom Stock C, H Production and C Sports Racing. <P> Beginning at noon (EST), John Heinricy is in search of his 11th SCCA National Championship piloting a Chevrolet Cobalt in SSC. Starting second, Heinricy will have an uphill ... Continue reading
Malaysian Company Plans "Islamic" Cars
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Malaysian national carmaker Proton plans to team up with companies in Iran and Turkey to produce "Islamic cars" for the global market, according to CNN. Proposed by Iran, the collaboration would include installing features in automobiles such as a comp ... Continue reading
Eco-friendly Vehicles Shine at L.A. Auto Show
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the 2008 U.S. auto show season officially kicks off Wednesday in Los Angeles with carmakers pulling out the stops to promote their eco-friendly credentials. L.A. promises 14 worldwide and 30 North American vehicle debuts during the show, which continue ... Continue reading
USA Today Says Americans Crazy About Smart Car
Washington DC November 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to USA Today, 30,000 people have slapped down a refundable $99 for a reservation to buy a Smart car. When they appear on streets in about two months, it will be the start of what could become a new chapter in American motoring: the modern mic ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BRACKLEY, UK.) - A PROUD RACING HERITAGE AND THE COMMITMENT TO SUCCEED
Brackley, UK 13 November 2007 ... Ross Brawn talks exclusively to Honda Racing TV about his decision to join Honda At the end of a hugely exciting day for the Honda Racing F1 Team, Ross Brawn took time out from his first visit to the team's Brackley headquarters to tell Honda Racing TV why the lure of Honda's challengi ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (INDIANTOWN, FL.) - Race Cars Available For Purchase
Race Cars Available For Purchase From Sheltra Motorsports Sheltra Motorsports is clearing out some of their inventory to prepare for the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series season. Attached is a list of cars that Sheltra Motorsports have available for immediate purchase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the r ... Continue reading
Chery to sell bullet-proof vehicles to South Africa
Chery to sell bullet-proof vehicles to South Africa http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3888/Chery-to-sell-bullet-proof-vehicles- to-South-Africa.html Shanghai. November 13 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automaker Chery has signed a bullet-proof vehicle export contract with South African company SATEH AFRIQUE earlier this month, Chery ... Continue reading
Microtune Announces Silicon Tuner Strategy to Bring High-Speed Digital TV to Automotive Market
PLANO, Texas--In a strategy to drive its innovative silicon tuner technology into automotive markets worldwide, Microtune®, Inc. announced today that it is collaborating with Tier-1 suppliers and aftermarket vendors to develop specialized, automotive-grade versions of its silicon TV tuner for car entertainment syste ... Continue reading
Middle East premiere of 2007 Suzuki XL7 in Dubai lights up the Middle East International Motor Show
Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled: âMiddle East premiere of 2007 Suzuki XL7 in Dubai lights up the Middle East International Motor Showâ for use in your publication. Also attached is an image for Suzuki XL7. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. With ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC have released a preview of the first production vehicle to be launched from Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- the green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive, Inc. is a joint venture between Quantum and Fisker, an ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Audi R8 - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Audi R8 sportscar. EDITOR'S NOTE: This page contains an embeded two-part video. In part 1 Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America's Executive Vice President, gives an overview of the R8. In parts 2 and 3 The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch rides along with Johan on the ro ... Continue reading
u-blox Launches Revolutionary 50-Channel LEA-5 GPS Module Series
THALWIL, Switzerland, November 12 -- u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS chips, modules and services, today announced the launch of two GPS modules that set new benchmarks in terms of speed, sensitivity and ease of integration. The LEA-5 GPS module series is based on u-blox' fifth generation positioning engine ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Introduces Next Generation Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Dual-clutch technology leader BorgWarner is introducing its new, high efficiency shifting technology as it partners with customers to develop next generation transmissions. BorgWarner innovations in advanced materials and control systems have lead to fuel efficiency that is projected to ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Simco America has completed its acquisition of Leo Motors (OTC:LEOM) in a reverse merger. LEOM produces the popular electric Shinwa scooters and SGK and SG-15 passenger vehicles that were shown at the Seoul Motor Show in April of this year. The addition of electric vehicles and their support components will ... Continue reading
MyDealerReport.com Opens the Gates to Free Auto Dealership Reports
Improved Data, Functionality and Search Capabilities Boost Site's User-Generated Auto Dealership Ratings and Reviews ATLANTA, Nov. 12 -- Clear Intelligence Media, Inc., an automotive market intelligence company, today announced free access to auto dealership reports on MyDealerReport.com, the first 100 percent user-gen ... Continue reading
Lincoln's Resurgence Strengthened With New Marketing Alliance With Hip-Hop Artist Common
- Hip-hop superstar Common joins with the Lincoln brand to promote the 2008 Navigator model line. - Partnership will feature multiple levels of advertising, marketing and promotional activities between Lincoln and Common's wide-ranging businesses and his community service program. - The Lincoln brand, just like Common, ... Continue reading
- More than 3,000 Daimler commercial vehicles employing alternative drive systems and fuels in use by customers - Global leader on the market for hybrid commercial vehicles - Customers to test Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid and Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid beginning in 2008 - European customers to conduct fleet tests wi ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 -- For the first time ever in the automotive industry, Mazda's designers and a special guest will sculpt a clay model concept car live on stage during the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show as part of a culmination of the "Mazda Design Challenge." Mazda sought out designers to help create the 2018 MAZDA ... Continue reading
Amerityre Successfully Completes FMVSS Testing on Its Arcus(R) Polyurethane Run-Flat Tire Design
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Nov. 12 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane elastomer tire technologies, today announced that its Arcus(R) run-flat tire design has successfully completed all testing requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 139. "Successful completion of FMVSS 139 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Calif.--Sybase iAnywhere and Toyota InfoTechnology Center Co., LTD. today announced the companies have been awarded joint U.S. patents (number 7,228,275 and 7,292,978) on techniques to significantly improve open conversational speech-recognition-based interfaces. The awarded patents are the results of joint res ... Continue reading
Michelin Says 'Give Thanks, Get Tires'
Michelin(R) Driving America's Safety(TM) Program Provides a Way to 'Give Thanks' to Local Heroes GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 12 -- The Thanksgiving season is upon us and Michelin is encouraging America to thank local heroes by nominating them to receive a set of new Michelin(R) tires for their emergency rescue vehicle. The ... Continue reading
Navistar Names Sharp to Lead Information Technology Operations
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today announced that Don Sharp has joined the company as vice president and chief information officer. Sharp, 39, joins Navistar from his own consulting company which specialized in helping companies identify ways that technology can strategically drive shareholder ... Continue reading
AAMCO Unveils Eco-Green Initiative to Promote Cleaner Running Cars and Centers
HORSHAM, Pa.--AAMCO, the worldâs largest chain of transmission service centers, today introduced Eco-Green Auto Service Certification, a new program designed to protect the environment, reduce vehicle emissions, and promote alternative fuels among the thousands of motorists AAMCO serves annually. Eco-Green Auto Se ... Continue reading
Rare 1950 Daimler "Green Goddess" Donated to LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2007 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Holly Wood, LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) Ph: 253.779.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org Rare 1950 Daimler "Green Goddess" Donated to LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) (Tacoma, WA) - It is with great pleasure that we announce the addit ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Releases a Study on the Impact of Gasoline Prices on Consumers' Driving Habits
LOS ANGELES--Farmers Insurance today released the results of a preliminary economic analysis of the effect of gasoline prices on vehicle miles traveled, choices of transportation and driving habits by its customers and other drivers in the United States. The study provides a framework to quantify how rising gasoline pr ... Continue reading
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