Washington DC January 14, 2006; USA Today reported that the new U.S. energy bill also includes a new tax credit for buyers of hybrid cars, which combine an electric motor with an internal-combustion engine. Starting this year, hybrid-car buyers will be eligible for tax credits ranging from $1,700 to $3,000. The credit ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Suspends Managers Over Oil-For-Food Probe
BERLIN January 14, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG has suspended nine managers over allegations that the carmaker paid bribes in order to secure contracts with Iraq under the U.N. oil-for-food program, German media reported Saturday. The German-American carmaker suspended the managers as a result of the i ... Continue reading
LEWISVILLE, Texas--Jan. 13, 2006--The City of Lewisville, Texas Department of Public Safety and 21st Century Insurance will hold a special child safety seat inspection and installation event at the 21st Century Insurance Customer Service Center in Lewisville from 9 a.m. to 12 noon this Saturday, Jan. 14, providing life ... Continue reading
Statement Regarding Intervention in National Park Service Lawsuit
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2006--The Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and BlueRibbon Coalition took action last week to protect traditional off-highway vehicle use currently allowed in approximately three dozen units of the National Park System. The three groups, representing the o ... Continue reading
GM Ups Navigation Ante with Two Free Map Upgrades
DETROIT--Jan. 13, 2006--In an as-yet unannounced move, General Motors is offering two free map upgrades for purchasers of vehicles with navigation systems. The offer is a first in the industry. With annual navigation map upgrades currently running $175 or more per map-loaded-DVD from most car makers, the GM offer is wo ... Continue reading
NASCAR and Indy Racing Stars to Appear at January 19 'Back the Track Night' at Tacoma Dome
Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle, Darrell Waltrip, Sam Hornish, Jr., Paul Dana, Johnny Rutherford and Al Unser, Sr. Will Be On-Hand to Sign Autographs TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 13 -- Great Western Sports, Inc. ("GWS"), a subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), today announced it will host a "Back the Track Night" o ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Eight 2006 Models
- Mid-Year Price Adjustment on Two Scion Models TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for eight models in its Toyota and Scion vehicle lineup. The price adjustment for the eight models reflects an average MSRP increase of $ ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Names Grand Prize Winners in Inaugural WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Contest
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Names Grand Prize Winners in Inaugural WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Contest Fans use NASCAR knowledge to win trips to Las Vegas NASCAR ... Continue reading
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