Giant Motorsports Expands Its Consumer Market With the Addition of Kawasaki Brand
SALEM, Ohio, June 13 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , which is implementing a strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, today announced the addition of the Kawasaki brand to the Company's Chicago store, which will reinforce its dominant position ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Win Notes: Fast Facts on KJ's Chicago Win & ESPN Rebroadcast Information
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Fast Facts on Kurt Johnson's Chicago Win & ESPN Rebroadcast Information The following are a few facts on Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Chevy Cobalt Pro Stock Racing team's dramatic win in this past weekend's Carquest Auto Parts NHRA N ... Continue reading
R. Sorenson No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Advance for the Meijer 300 @ Kentucky Speedway 06.17.06
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo - Kentucky Superspeedway - 06.17.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttir ... Continue reading
DIRT Modifieds & Sprint Cars at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIRT Modifieds & Sprint Cars at SSP on Thursday; Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Late Models and Street Stocks Try Again on Friday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 13, 2006) – The 2006 Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Modified Series returns to the Susquehanna Speedway ... Continue reading
Bosch Supports Insurance Institute Findings Regarding Broad Value of Electronic Stability Control
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- A study released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offers key findings which show increased safety benefits of electronic stability control (ESC) including: * If installed on all vehicles, ESC could prevent nearly one-third of fatal crashes each year, up to 1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Names New Sales Leadership
* Landry to lead Sales and Field Operations * Manley to direct Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations * Dilts, Fisher to retire * DC Canada President to be announced in future; Landry will continue as Chairman of DC Canada * Monforton to be responsible for Product Strategy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- DaimlerChrysler' ... Continue reading
AAA Says Average Gas Price Could Retreat with Cost of Other Commodities
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--June 13, 2006--Gasoline prices, which have so far resisted the broad decline in stock and commodity prices of recent weeks, could soon be moving a bit lower, AAA said today. The nation's largest organization for motorists said Tropical Storm Alberto may have propped gasoline prices up during the last ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Named as One of Black Enterprise's 40 Best Companies for Diversity
* DaimlerChrysler recognized as one of the '10 Best Companies in Marketing Diversity' * Only automaker reported as a top performer with two key strengths: Supplier Diversity and Employee Base * Monica Emerson, DaimlerChrysler's Director of Corporate Diversity, served as a panelist during Black Enterprise Diversity Symp ... Continue reading
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--June 13, 2006-- Franchise adopts DealerSocket for its nine dealerships to streamline and integrate sales, customer service, communications and automotive service departments FireSocket, a growing customer relationship management (CRM) software company serving automotive dealer organizations across ... Continue reading
Press Release: TEN Partners With Car Crazy Central
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Sanchez, Vice President 951-371-8366 X26 dan@tenmagazines.com TEN Partners With Car Crazy Central To Stream Car Enthusiast Videos Throughout Its Network CORONA, CA -TEN and Car Crazy CentralT are partnering to provide high-quality video content to over five million visitors on TEN's o ... Continue reading
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series updated statistics
Good evening members of the media. For your convenience, included below are links to the updated media guide supplement, statistics package, career best performances and driver performance supplements following round 10 of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series continues wi ... Continue reading
4CS iWarranty Announces Global Expansion
EAST MOLINE, Ill., June 13 -- 4CS, a leading provider of intelligent warranty software applications, today announced further expansion of their global operations and services. Ashok Kartham, President of 4CS, said, "Most of our customers have global operations and need software and support in many countries in the worl ... Continue reading
AFV Solutions Appoints Alex Leon to Board of Directors
IRVINE, Calif.--June 13, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), today announced the appointment of Mr. Alexander V. Leon to its Board of Directors. Mr. Leon Currently is serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Vanir Group of Companies, Inc., a diversified commercial and institutional real e ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Tuesday, June 13, 2006)* * *(1) EPA Retrofit Guidance Will Help States Calculate Air Quality Benefits *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov EPA has issued guidanc ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces Voluntary Conversion of Preferred Stock Into Common Stock
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 13 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that the Company had completed the conversion of all of the remaining outstanding shares of its Series A Convertib ... Continue reading
SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass.--June 13, 2006--Yankee Candle invites you to celebrate the sights and scents of your local farmer's market at home everyday with its fresh new candle line, Farmer's Market(TM). Inspired by the seasons' changing harvests, including fresh mandarin oranges, juicy cranberries, ripe apples and richly ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 13 -- Let's be honest; we've all had that painful moment when we've had to hand over our license to a police officer and explain why we were doing, er, extra-legal speed. Every so often, the right words pop out of your mouth that touches the officer's heart and gets you off with no more than a warning. Ma ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 13, 2006--GES Exposition Services has been awarded a four-year contract to serve as the official services contractor for the Chicago Auto Show. The nation's largest auto show has been produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) since 1935 and spans more than 1.25 million sq. ft. of the cit ... Continue reading
Chris Isaak to Sing National Anthem in Sonoma
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Recording Artist Chris Isaak to Perform Short Concert and National Anthem at Dodge/Save Mart 350 Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - There will be more than just the roar of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup stock cars to keep race fans entertained at the Dodge/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, Jun ... Continue reading
Competitors Give Renewed Heartland Park Topeka Thumbs Up After Club Racing National Weekend
For Immediate Release Competitors Give Renewed Heartland Park Topeka Thumbs Up After Club Racing National Weekend TOPEKA, Kan. (June 13, 2006) - It was suffice to say there were more than a few questions heading into last weekend's SCCA Club Racing National event at Heartland Park Topeka. The venue. The facilities. The ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, June 13 -- On June 12, David Davis, Chief Financial Officer for Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) updated the investment community in an exclusive interview with www.wallst.net . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the Company and the markets it serves, recent press releases, curre ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--June 13, 2006--Fasten your seatbelts and rev up your engines, as Excitations offers an opportunity to win the ultimate thrill ride for Father's Day with its Stock Car Sweepstakes Promotion.* In conjunction with the sweepstakes, Excitations will display a Busch series NASCAR at their Kiosk at Tyson's Corne ... Continue reading
dbaDIRECT Promotes Two Executives to Foster Growth, and Development of New Services
CINCINNATI--June 13, 2006--dbaDIRECT, a pioneer in Data Infrastructure Management, has promoted two key executives as a means of fostering accelerating growth and the development of new innovative services. The move realigns the company's Service Delivery model and is designed to enable dbaDIRECT's Chief Technology Off ... Continue reading
June 12, 2006 Chetek, WI For Immediate Release Ruppel takes Round 2 at Antigo The long awaited opening rounds of the 2006 Lucas Oil CORR Sportsman Series began at the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo, Wisconsin. The weather was somewhat cool, but thankfully rain was nowhere in sight. For the first in CORR?s histor ... Continue reading
Eversole; Bryant Heating & Cooling Prepare For Michigan Assault
Eversole; Bryant Heating & Cooling Prepare For Michigan Assault BROOKLYN, Mi (June 13, 2006) - - Eversole Motorsports will make their 2006 debut in the ARCA RE/MAX Series in familiar territory at Michigan International Speedway for this week’s Hantz Group 200. Joining the Eversole Motorsports Team is _Bryant Hea ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates TransDigm's Proposed Secured Facilities 'BB-/RR2'; Affirms IDR At 'B'
NEW YORK--June 13, 2006--Fitch Ratings expects to assign a 'BB-/RR2' rating to TransDigm Inc.'s (TDI) senior secured revolving credit facility and senior secured first lien term loan associated with the recapitalization of both TDI and TransDigm Group (TDG). Fitch also affirms the following Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Announces Joint Testing Agreement with Faurecia Automotive
DRAPER, Utah--June 13, 2006--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced today a cooperative testing agreement with Faurecia (Euronext Paris:EO), to further develop the Pedestrian Impact Detection System and meet the requirements of the European Union Pedestrian Safety Regulations. Faurecia has 60,000 employe ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Morgan Stanley European Automotive Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., June 13 -- On Wednesday, June 21, Martin Smith, Ford Motor Company executive design director - Ford Europe, will participate in the Morgan Stanley European Automotive Conference. The presentation will begin at 9:45 a.m. EDT (2:45 p.m. London time), and will last for approximately 45 minutes. A live lis ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--June 13, 2006-- Market Leader in RF Power for Cellular Infrastructure Expands Its Solutions into the ISM Market with Six Advanced Devices Using newly developed high-voltage RF Power technology combined with innovative and cost-effective over-molded plastic packaging, Freescale Semiconductor today announc ... Continue reading
GlobalCerts, LC Launches New Secure Messaging Service
BEDFORD, N.H.--June 13, 2006--GlobalCerts-- "Fast and Secure" (TM) from GlobalCerts makes encrypted email easy and affordable for small to medium sized financial institutions, law firms, insurance agencies, mortgage lenders, healthcare providers or any other organizations looking to send documents or emails securely ov ... Continue reading
Granta and ANSYS Apply Materials Data To Empower Product Design
Collaboration will streamline CAE processes SOUTHPOINTE, Pa. and CAMBRIDGE, England, June 13 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, and Granta Design Ltd., the leader in materials information management, today announced the interop ... Continue reading
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Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Raise Prices For Cardura E10P and Versatic Acids
COLUMBUS, Ohio--June 13, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced today it will increase the prices of its Cardura and Versatic Acids prices globally effective June 15, 2006, or as contract terms allow. Hexion will increase prices for Versatic Acid grades by 100 Euro/mt., or 130 USD/mt. (equaling $0.06/lb.), and Card ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEAM AGREES PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIPP
Operations Centre Brackley 13 June 2006 HONDA RACING F1 TEAM AGREES PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIPP The Honda Racing F1 Team is pleased to announce the signing of a Team Supplier agreement with Tripp Luggage. Tripp, who also become the official team luggage supplier for the 2006 season, is a market-leading global brand and dist ... Continue reading
Krohn White Lightning on the next step to Le Mans 24 Hours
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MEDFORD, Ore.--June 13, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that Chairman and CEO, Sid DeBoer, and Chief Financial Officer, Jeff DeBoer, will present at the Wachovia Securities 16th Annual Nantucket Equity Conference at 2:50 p.m. EDT and 11:50 a.m. PDT on Monday, June 19, 2006. The presentation covers Lithia's pa ... Continue reading
MAKING CHASE IS SHORT-TERM GOAL FOR TEAM DUPONT
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Mark Martin, Driver of Roush Racing #6 AAA Ford Fusion at Michigan International Speedway
Fans will take the 'ride of their lives' in racing simulator MEDIA ADVISORY: Legendary racecar driver Mark Martin will hold a media group interview from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday (June 16) at the back of the AAA Roush Racing hauler in the NEXTEL Cup Garage at Michigan International Speedway. Martin, currently third ... Continue reading
MicroTRAK Hosts Live Webcast Featuring Guest from Jaguar and Land Rover
DALLAS--June 13, 2006--MicroTRAK (Pink Sheets:MIOK), today announced it will host a live webcast tomorrow, June 14 at 9 a.m. CST on www.MN1.com, discussing its recent agreement with Jaguar and Land Rover to conduct field testing with the MicroTRAKgps theft recovery unit. Bob Mann, Accessory Manager for Jaguar/Land Rove ... Continue reading
Mike Savage CORR Race Report - Rds. 1 & 2
June 12, 2006 Williamsburg, MI For Immediate Release Mike Savage ? Mr. Consistency Races On at 2006 CORR Sportsman Opener The 2006 Lucas Oil Championship Off-Road Racing Sportsman Series began its season at the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo, Wisconsin. This year?s edition of the Mole Lake Casino Off-Road Champi ... Continue reading
HUDSON, Ohio--June 13, 2006-- Quatech's Airborne(TM) 802.11 Wireless Module and MTS Technologies' Wireless ePULSE Solution Successfully Trialed on Michigan Roadways QuaTech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:DPAC) and a leader in embedded 802.11 wireless OEM solutions, today announced a j ... Continue reading
NASCAR BES: Pierre Bourque Looks For More In Stafford
Pierre Bourque Looks For More In Stafford “New Diversity Driver Adapting Quickly" STAFFORD SPRINGS, Connecticut (June 13, 2006) - - After performing better than expected last weekend at Greensville-Pickens Speedway, 2006 NASCAR Busch East Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Pierre Bourque strolls into Stafford Mo ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: AAIA Releases "2006 Employee Compensation Survey"
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=193451&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-24-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
NHRA Tony Stephenson Race Wrap Up: Stephenson Successfully Defends Comp Eliminator Title in Joliet
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Race Wrap Up Tony Stephenson, Owner/Driver GM Performance Parts Competition Eliminator Pontiac GTO Event: Carquest Auto Parts Nationals Location: Route 66 Raceway Joliet, IL Dates: June 9-11, 2006 St ... Continue reading
PHH Onboard(SM) Wins 2006 Stevie Award
Telematics-powered fleet service named Best New Product or Service SPARKS, Md., June 13 -- PHH Arval's new telematics- powered fleet service, PHH Onboard, was crowned a winner in the "Best New Product or Service" category by The American Business Awards(SM), also known as the "Stevie" Awards. PHH Arval, a subsidiary of ... Continue reading
PPR's Redcats Selects Endeca to Deliver Superior Shopping Experience on Shopoon.FR
LONDON & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--June 13, 2006--Endeca, a next-generation search and information access company, today announced that Redcats, a PPR Company, has selected and deployed Endeca for Online Retail, built on the Endeca Information Access Platform (IAP), for the new online French shopping guide, Shopoon.fr. PPR is ... Continue reading
Price of Poker Worth Every Cent in Pursuit of Le Mans Glory
Price of Poker Worth Every Cent in Pursuit of Le Mans Glory LE MANS, France, June 13, 2006 - It’s called the ‘price of poker’ in Las Vegas. The cost, and risk, you take in an attempt to “win it all.” For Vegas-based Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing, the allure doesn’t come at their hometown’s ... Continue reading
PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: High Price of Gasoline
June 13, 2006 ________ ROUND-UP High Price of Gasoline (continued, 1 expert) _____ LEADS 1. Business: Should Accused Executives Get Company Legal Support? 2. Marketing: Fusion Marketing -- The Height of 2006 Marketing Trends 3. Real Estate: Renting is Better Than Buying 4. Retail: Trends in Retail Technology 5. ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Eager for the Pressures of Portland
Raphael Matos Eager for the Pressures of Portland PORTLAND, Ore., June 13, 2006 - In a series full of potential open wheel superstars, Raphael Matos has stood out in the opening rounds of the 2006 Yokohama Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda season. However, a brief turn of fortune has kept th ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Michigan Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge 3M Performance 400 - Michigan International Speedway Advance - 6/18/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Lik ... Continue reading
Servigistics Acquires TransDecisions to Deliver Comprehensive Strategic Service Management Solution
Servigistics ensures the right person and the right part are at the right place for the right price ATLANTA, June 13 -- Servigistics, the leading strategic service management solution provider, today announced it has acquired the assets of TransDecisions, Inc., a supplier of first-class routing and scheduling solutions ... Continue reading
State Chairman Honored as Business Person of the Decade
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 13 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is pleased to announce that CMCDA Chairman Bert Boeckmann, president of Galpin Ford in North Hills will be honored as the Business Person of the Decade at the San Fernando Valley Business Journal 10th Anniversary Industry Awards ceremon ... Continue reading
Stay Informed about the Latest Developments in the World's Automotive Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38180) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst - June Issue to their offering. World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the m ... Continue reading
Sunoco - VJGC OCC Bike Build Episodes - Discovery Channel June 19 at 9:00 and 10:00 PM
Bruce J. Mosley Vice President Millsport A division of The Marketing Arm 7575-A West Winds Boulevard Concord, NC 28027 O: 704-262-6466 F: 704-262-6460 www.millsport.com <http://www.millsport.com/> Notice of Confidentiality: The information contained in this email message is intended only for the personal and confidenti ... Continue reading
The Becker Group Brings Disney-Pixar's CARS Models to Hollywood
BALTIMORE, June 13 -- Three of the stars of Disney-Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature "CARS" arrived in Hollywood for the opening weekend of the film and a special midnight screening on June 9, 2006 at Disney's El Capitan Theater. The life-sized models, part of Disney-Pixar's "CARS Road Trip 06" experience ... Continue reading
Toyota Reinforces Efforts for Environmental Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Reinforces Efforts for Environmental Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Tokyo, Japan, June. 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC; TSE: 7203) announced today that - to achieve sustainable mobility and help preserve the global e ... Continue reading
Tribute Race set for July 1 at Fonda Speedway
Tribute Slated for July 1st at Fonda Speedway On Saturday July 1, when the pro stock field takes over the track it will be in tribute to fan favorite Hondo Carpenter. The event commemorates Hondo’s last race at the Track of Champions in the #9 car. The Hondo Classic, a 20 lap main event will pay extra dividends ... Continue reading
Visteon Closes on New Seven-Year Secured Term Loan of $800 Million
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 13 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has closed on a new seven-year secured term loan of $800 million. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Most of the proceeds from the loan were used to repay amounts outstanding under the company's existing cred ... Continue reading
Waukesha Unveils VHP(R) Enhancements That Extend Engine Uptime
CALGARY--June 13, 2006--Waukesha Engine is unveiling a series of performance enhancements for its 12-cylinder VHP(R) engines that will deliver more cost-effective operation in gas compression applications. Because every hour that can be saved while still performing essential engine maintenance means added revenue for t ... Continue reading
Martin & Company Acquires 2 New Clients
We are very pleased to report that we are growing again. This has been an exciting year for Martin & Co. with four new accounts added earlier in the year: Howell Engine Development, E3 Spark Plugs, Image 10, and van Aaken Development. And now we have the pleasure of working with Maremont (Cherry Bomb brand) and the Die ... Continue reading
Freescale Achieves Breakthrough in Cost-Effective Plastic Packaging for High-Power RF Transistors
SAN FRANCISCO--June 13, 2006-- RF Devices in Over-Molded Plastic Package Designed to Perform on Par with Air-Cavity Package at 2 GHz, Reduce Amplifier Cost and Streamline Automated Assembly Freescale Semiconductor today has introduced the industry's first 2 GHz high-power RF transistors housed in over-molded plastic pa ... Continue reading
AAA Says Average Gas Price Could Retreat with Cost of Other Commodities
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--June 13, 2006--Gasoline prices, which have so far resisted the broad decline in stock and commodity prices of recent weeks, could soon be moving a bit lower, AAA said today. The nation's largest organization for motorists said Tropical Storm Alberto may have propped gasoline prices up during the last ... Continue reading
Nissan Finalizes Plans for New Manufacturing Plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 13 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today finalized its plans to build a new manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia by signing an agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation (MEDT). The agreement (decree 166) was signed by Herman Gref, Minister of ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Showcase Alternative Fuel Vehicles
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13 -- As part of their "Discover the Alternatives Campaign" the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers joined with state legislators, the Pennsylvania Automotive Association and the Pennsylvania AAA Federation to tout their commitment to bringing more alternative fuel automobiles to market and provi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales Surpass 50,000 Units
Posted www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 13, 2006 at 9:00 AM CST Mercedes has announced today that since its European launch a mere eight months ago, sales of the 2007 S-Class have already surpassed the 50,000 unit mark. In addition to its main sales market of the United States, particularly strong sales of the S-Class wer ... Continue reading
NASCAR President Mike Helton Talks to NASCAR RaceDay
MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: David Harris - SPEED David.Harris@SPEEDTV.com 704/731-2107 For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 13 NASCAR PRESIDENT MIKE HELTON TALKS ABOUT STATE OF THE SPORT ON NASCAR RACEDAY SPEED REVEALS NASCAR'S PLANS FOR 'THE CAR OF TOMORROW' & WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE BUSCH SERIES NASCAR RaceDay on SPEED ... Continue reading
U.S. wind energy industry statement on Western Governors' Association
Att. Editors and Reporters, Ron Lehr, Western Representative of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), today issued the following comment on the report by the Western Governors' Association (WGA)'s Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Committee (CDEAC) (http://www.westgov.org/wga/meetings/am2006/CDEAC06.pdf ) "T ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006: General Motors Receives Eight Top Scores
PARIS, June 13 -- - Fuel Cell-powered HydroGen3 Triumphs Three Times - World's Largest Automaker Committed To Three-Tier Strategy Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=59428&keygroup=bild Gene ... Continue reading
Audi Finalizes Management Structure Changes
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- Audi of America today announced a new position called Chief Operations Officer, a post that will be held by Tom Del Franco, currently Director of Sales Operations. In this new position, Del Franco will serve as the company's second ranking executive and top operational leader, reporting ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., June 13 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a $1.9 million production order for an electronic auxiliary product for hybrid electric vehicles. Deliveries under the order are currently scheduled to begin in the fall ... Continue reading
Gentex Shipping Auto-Dimming Mirrors For 2006 Peugeot
ZEELAND, Mich., June 13 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior auto-dimming mirrors for the all-new Peugeot 207, PSA Peugeot Citroen's new sporty compact hatchback. Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically darken to red ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Postal Service was honored Monday with a 2006 Closing the Circle (CTC) Award for its use of biodiesel fuel to reduce consumption of petroleum. The agency also received a CTC Honorable Mention for its total waste management program. The awards were bestowed by the Office of the Federal En ... Continue reading
Uniting for Energy Independence
Americans for Energy Independence Joins Forces with The Set America Free Coalition LOS ANGELES, June 13 -- Two leading organizations in the fight to reduce America's dependence on imported oil are joining forces. Americans for Energy Independence, a non-profit group dedicated to raising public awareness of this issue, ... Continue reading
Electonic braking systems gaining share but full brake-by-wire some way off
Contact: David Leggett, Managing Editor of just-auto.com / Aroq Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1527 573600 Mobile: +44 (0) 7932 520935 Fax: +44 (0) 1527 577423 E-mail: editor@just-auto.com Web site: http://www.just-auto.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Electronic braking systems gaining share but full brake-by-wire some way off Electronic ... Continue reading
Bobby Likis Unveils New Website
www.CarClinicNetwork.com is the 'Fill 'er Up' Destination for Hungry Automotive Consumers PENSACOLA, Fla., June 13 -- Starving for direction in your automotive service, buying and repair decisions? Move over Emeril. Car Clinic Network's new site serves up a 4-wheeled feast. Bobby Likis has worn every hat in the industr ... Continue reading
VIASPACE CEO Presents at Batteries 2006 Conference
PASADENA, Calif., June 13 -- VIASPACE Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) , a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that Dr. Carl Kukkonen, Chief Executive Officer of VIASPACE and its subsidiary Direct Methanol ... Continue reading
Autoliv Elects New Board Director
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 13, 2006--Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV) - the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems - today decided to increase its Board of Directors and to elect as a new Director Mr. Robert W. Alspaugh, the former CEO of KPMG International, a global network of professional services firms providing audit, t ... Continue reading
DuPont Safety Glass Technology Provides Added Protection & Comfort in New Auto Designs
WILMINGTON, Del., June 13 -- Auto industry experts predict that by 2010 40 percent of all new cars will feature sunroofs in response to consumer demands for brighter, more open vehicle interiors. In addition, the use of panoramic sunroofs, which provide even greater exposure to the exterior environment, is increasing r ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--June 13, 2006--Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) today announced it has received the final results of the most thorough evaluation to date of the cost analysis and benefits of bypass filtration technology, conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Ve ... Continue reading
Redesigned, Safer SUVs and Pickups Make the Grade
Washington DC June 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a large number of SUVs and pickups redesigned to limit the threat they pose in collisions with smaller cars are now reaching the road, and a recent study shows the modifications will sharply reduce the number of fatal crashes of passenger cars and larger v ... Continue reading
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--June 13, 2006--Goldman Scarlato & Karon, P.C., a law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio, announces that a lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded securities of CSK Auto Cor ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, VA â An extension of antilock brake technology, electronic stability control (ESC) is designed to help drivers retain control of their vehicles during high-speed maneuvers or on slippery roads. Previous research found significant effects of ESC in reducing the risk of fatal single-vehicle crashes. Using ... Continue reading
LoJack Licensee Ready for Operation on New Providence Island, Bahamas
LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System to Offer Residents of Nassau Powerful Vehicle Theft Protection Solution WESTWOOD, Mass., June 13 -- LoJack Corporation today announced that its licensee, Intelligent Security Devices International, is operational on New Providence Island in the Bahamas. Residents of Nassau will soo ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Tutorial
NHTSA.Gov: Available in many new cars, this technology helps drivers maintain control of their vehicle during extreme steering maneuvers by keeping the vehicle headed in the driver's intended direction, even when the vehicle nears or exceeds the limits of road traction. When drivers attempt an extreme maneuver (for exa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Equips More than 1.2 Million Vehicles with Electronic Stability Program
* By the end of 2006, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will be standard or available on over 70 percent of Chrysler Group models * ESP will be standard equipment on all Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) brand sport-utility vehicles at that same time * DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz invented ESP and was the first company t ... Continue reading
Renault Presents Progress In Its Research Into Fuel Cells
LYONS, France - June 13, 2006: Renault will be presenting the progress it has made in fuel cell research at the 16th World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Lyons, France between June 13 and 16, 2006. The exhibits will illustrate Renault's decision to opt for vehicles powered by fuel cells with reformers in order to apply ... Continue reading
Volvo Takes 16 Gold Medals At The Michelin Challenge Bibendum
PARIS - June 13, 2006: With the flagships from its environmental car program, Volvo Car Corporation placed at the top during the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006 in Paris this weekend. Volvo Car Corporation competed with its new Multi-Fuel prototype car, two cars with engines that run on renewable fuels, and a clean an ... Continue reading
2006 Auto Sales Zoom ZAP Past All of 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--June 13, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) announced that sales for the first five months of 2006 have surpassed all of 2005, primarily due to new automobile distribution, announced Chief Executive Officer Steve Schneider. Schneider announced that sales for the first five months of 2006 ha ... Continue reading
World Premiere for New Volvo 7700 City Bus
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 13, 2006--Volvo Buses (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is premiering the new version of the Volvo 7700 city bus in Paris today. The major news is the environmentally adapted and fuel-efficient 9-liter engine. With the new Volvo 7700, Volvo Buses has a product that can meet most customers' demands for a l ... Continue reading
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 12 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of its newest dealership located in Sedalia, Missouri. This new location marks the second dealership opening since the Company's current fiscal year began on May 1, 2006. The Company has also relocated and expanded its existing Lawton, O ... Continue reading
ARCA: S&H Motorsports Refreshes With Faygo For Michigan
S&H Motorsports Refreshes With Faygo For Michigan HOLLY, Mi (June 12, 2006) - - S&H Motorsports officials proudly announced today that the _National Beverage Corporation_ (http://www.faygo.com/) sporting the Faygo colors will leap aboard their Ford Taurus as a associate marketing partner for this week’s Hantz Gr ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- June 16 & June 23 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCLS 97.7 & JD BYRIDER NIGHT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY FEATURES SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS, & SUPER STOCKS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16 BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 4, 2006) ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-134 "BUCKEYE NATIONALS" AT LIMA, ELDORA FRIDAY-SATURDAY COONS SAYS "SHOW ME" THE MONEY; RAIN HALTS WINCHESTER Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif. and teammate Levi Jones of Olney, Ill. lead the USAC National Sprint Car Series to back-to-back races Fr ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon / Advance Auto Parts Race Team - Chicago Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TEAM RETAIN TOP-10 POINT STANDINGS POSITION IN C ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Sixth Top Five for Each of the Edwards Brothers this Season
Untitled Stationery Sixth Top Five for Each of the Edwards Brothers this Season at Langley Speedway For Immediate Release June 10, 2006 By: Karla Watkins Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Greg and Danny Edwards have both finished in the Top Five, six out of seven races this seasons. The ... Continue reading
FW: Jimmie Johnson Teleconference
In case you are interested. John --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Drew Brown [mailto:dbrown@gmrlive.com] Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:20 AM To: Drew Brown S ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-135 MIDGETS GEAR UP FOR JULY 1 RACE AT I.R.P. COONS BEGINS "SWEEP" WITH LAKE OZARK MIDGET TRIUMPH Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. extended his lead in the USAC National Midget Car Series by winning Friday night's 30-lap race at Lake Ozark Speed ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-137 MIDGET POINT BATTLE PART OF TRACY'S "TRIPLEHEADER" RAHE LANDS 2ND USAC VICTORY AT VENTURA Defending USAC Western Midget Champion Jerome Rodela of El Monte, Calif. is back atop the series standings after his third-place finish in last Saturda ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 7th at Texas
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NBS: TC Motorsports; Odell Collect 30th In Nashville
TC Motorsports; Odell Collect 30th In Nashville LEBANON, Tenn. (June 12, 2006) - - Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 300 from Nashville Superspeedway saw TC Motorsports with rookie driver David Odell make their second NASCAR Busch Series start of the 2006. With the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series competing at Pocono Inte ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: ENGLISHTOWN ADVANCE PACKAGE
K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS PRESENTED BY STRAUSS AUTO FACT SHEET WHAT: 37th annual K&N Filters SuperNationals presented by Strauss Auto, the 11th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Series world championsh ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--June 12, 2006-- Powerlock Projects $416 Million in Retail Sales over the Next 60 Months Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce the launch and national roll-out of "Wheel-Safe," the company's patented one-of-a-kind anti-theft device specifically designed for the cust ... Continue reading
Ricardo Unveils 'FEARCE' New Software for Powertrain and Vehicle Design
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., June 12 -- Representing more than 20 years of in-house expertise in finite element (FE) analysis for powertrain and vehicle design, Ricardo plc -- one of the world's foremost independent automotive engineering and management consulting firms -- has announced the release of its new FEARCE 7.0 soft ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-138 CRA MAKES 2006 SANTA MARIA DEBUT SATURDAY SPENCER ENDS LONG DROUGHT WITH PERRIS TRIUMPH The hotly-contested USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship continues this Saturday night at the Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway and the point lead is again up fo ... Continue reading
Sen. Hillary Clinton, Beijing Official Among Those Recognized for Energy Leadership
Awards Given in Conjunction With 17th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D.-N.Y.; Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell; and the leader of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Industrial Development will be honored for their efforts to promote energy awareness a ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-136 USAC/CASA "BEST OF THE WEST" READY FOR TRACY SATURDAY The USAC/CASA "Best of the West" Sprint Cars converge on Altamont Motorsports Park again Saturday for the next round in USAC's Western Sprint Car Series and point leaders Tony Hunt and Br ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon / Q Power Race Team - Chicago Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE TEAM REACH QUARTERFINALS IN CHICAGO 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag ... Continue reading
Cale Gale Happy With Busch Debut At Nashville
Cale Gale Happy With Busch Debut At Nashville Lebanon, TN. - Competing in his first ever NASCAR Busch Series event Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway in the Federated Auto Parts 300, 21 year old Cale Gale, driving for Phoenix Racing and James Finch, finished in the 20th position. His qualifying effort landed him ... Continue reading
Toyota Reinforces Efforts for Environmental Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
Tokyo, Japan, June 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC; TSE: 7203) announced today that - to achieve sustainable mobility and help preserve the global environment - it is enhancing its development of environmental technologies and strengthening its efforts to introduce environmentally friendly veh ... Continue reading
New IIHS Research Findings on Effectiveness of Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Statement by Joe Gaus, Vice President, Electronic Brake & Safety Systems, Continental Automotive Systems TV stations: Beta b-roll is Available to Demonstrate ESC Effectiveness AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- The following is a statement by Joe Gaus, Vice President, Electronic Brake & Safety Systems, Continental Automot ... Continue reading
Michelin Le Mans 24 Hours Preview
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Study Shows Suppliers Still Prefer Toyota, Honda, but Ford and General Motors Are Improving
Chrysler shows most improvement of domestic OEMs BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 12 -- While Toyota and Honda still have a commanding lead in good relations with their suppliers and are the preferred automakers in the U.S. to do business with, efforts by Ford and General Motors to improve relations with their suppliers may be ... Continue reading
Jaguar Selected to Appear on ''The Global Learning Series''
IRVINE, Calif. & BOCA RATON, Fla.--June 12, 2006--Jaguar, has recently been invited on "The Global Learning Series" and is sponsoring educational programming this summer on the program airing on public television stations throughout the United States. In addition to this, their legendary juxtaposition of old world craf ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - June 2006
DETROIT, June 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the June 2006 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate record of light vehicle production for the ... Continue reading
I Power Introduces New Endura(TM) Engines for Power Generators & AG Pumps
ANDERSON, Ind., June 12 -- I Power Energy Systems LLC announced today the introduction of new, motorsports engine technologies for their on-site, continuous-duty, electrical power generators to reduce the number of service "pit stops" and increase uptime performance. Located just 25 miles Northeast of the Racing Capita ... Continue reading
Morgan Motors Launches Licensed Products Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 12, 2006--Considered one of the world's most prestigious trademarks, Morgan Motor Company LTD. (Malvern, England) has announced the launch of the Morgan Consumer Products Licensing Program. With over 97 years of history, Morgan's entry into the licensing arena is in response to keen interest ... Continue reading
Irvin Aerospace Awarded Contract to Develop CEV Airbags for NASA
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 12 -- Irvin Aerospace, the world's first parachute engineering, design and manufacturing company founded in 1919, has been awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to develop an advanced space capsule airbag landing attenuation system for NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. For the NASA Langley ... Continue reading
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