New BMW M3 TV Spot Showcases Beauty and Power of Car's V-8 Engine in Unprecedented Manner
Television Spot Created by Austin-based Advertising Agency GSD&M Idea City Captures Inner-Workings of BMW M3's High-Revving V-8 Engine on Film WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 14 -- Marking an industry first, BMW of North America and its advertising agency GSD&M Idea City are rolling out a television spot to herald the arri ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Nissan Confirm New OEM Product Agreements
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and TOKYO, April 14 -- Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Origina ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, April 14 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 24, 2008. Senior management, including Charles R. Oglesby, President and CEO, and J. Gor ... Continue reading
Hawk to Sell Performance Racing Segment
CLEVELAND, April 14 -- Hawk Corporation (AMEX:HWK) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to sell its performance racing segment. The performance racing segment, consisting of Quarter Master Industries, Inc. and Tex Racing Enterprises, Inc., engineers, manufactures and markets premium br ... Continue reading
Sale Completed for Automotive Components Holdings' Glass Operations
-- Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings and Zeledyne have completed the sale of the ACH Glass business and its three plants. -- This sale is the fourth for ACH and the second involving a U.S. business. -- This agreement represents important progress with the ACH strategy, which was created to reduce Ford' ... Continue reading
CP Release: Viva Las Vegas for KB Racing's Jason Line
April 14, 2008 For Immediate Release _______________________________________________________________________ __ Viva Las Vegas for KB Racing’s Jason Line _______________________________________________________________________ __ Prior to the Las Vegas NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event in April 2007, a Ken B ... Continue reading
Smith System Forms UK Based Advanced Driver Safety Company
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 14 -- Smith System, the leader in advanced driver safety training, today announced its purchase of K Training Ltd. based in Wembley, England and the formation of Smith System EMEA, Ltd. Smith System EMEA, Ltd. will provide advanced driver safety and improvement courses for the automotive and com ... Continue reading
Chrysler und Nissan bestätigen neue Vereinbarungen über den Austausch von Oem-Produkten
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan und TOKIO, April 14 -- Chrysler LLC und Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. gaben heute zwei neue Vereinbarungen über die Lieferung von Produkten zwischen beiden Unternehmen bekannt. Bereits im Januar hatte Nissan zugestimmt, Chrysler mit einem neuen Fahrzeug auf der Basis der Nissan Versa-Limousine zu belie ... Continue reading
Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2009 TSX
Record Sales Anticipated For Completely Redesigned Sports Sedan TORRANCE, Calif., April 14 -- Acura today announced pricing for the all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan that will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on April 24th. The completely redesigned TSX will be available in two versions: the generously appointed ... Continue reading
150 MPG SUV Ride and Drives 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 With AFS Trinity Power Corporation
Reporters and editors in Philadelphia are invited to drive the XH-150 150 mpg SUV at Penn Treaty Park along the river on Delaware Avenue at E. Columbia Ave. This will be the first and only opportunity to drive the XH-150 anywhere on the East Coast before it is featured on the Capital Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Nissan Confirm New Model OEM Product Agreements
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and TOKYO, April 14 -- Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , today announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original ... Continue reading
2007 Honda VTX Custom - Review
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The mighty 1800cc VTX range from Honda has been around for a few years now but despite this seeming maturity in a fast changing and ever evolving motorcycle industry, the 2007 edition equipped with large capacity and easily handled saddle bags, which you can clip open or do the whole un ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN SPECIAL 4-RACE POINT FUND ANNOUNCED FOR "MIDGET MAYNIA TOUR" IN MAY A special $5,000 point fund has been announced by race organizer Dan Thiel and STM Promotions, benefiting participants in the upcoming Midget Maynia Tour in late-May, involving four race tracks ... Continue reading
AMA Superbike Racing Returns This Weekend to Barber Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eric Putter Rose Kausler Media Relations Manager Media Relations Manager AMA Superbike Championship Zoom Motorsports eputter@ama-cycle.org rkausler@zoommoto.com Mobile: 949.279.0909 Mobile: 205.441.5815 Office: 845.535.3175 Office: 205.262.2824 AMA SUPERBIKE RACING RETURNS TO BARBER MOTOR ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline kombi makes official debut at CV Show
Building on the success of the existing panel van and Sportline brand, the new kombi model features the same distinctive Sportline styling including lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome grilles and side rails, front and rear spoilers and body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors. ... Continue reading
Responsible Car Care Includes Recycling Used Motor Oil
WAYNE, N.J., April 14 -- Changing your car's motor oil is an important part of maintaining engine protection and performance. However, Earth911.com states most people do not realize that what is done after the oil change is just as important. With National Car Care month and Earth Week approaching in April, Castrol(R) ... Continue reading
LUCAS RACES TO QUARTERFINALS FINISH
LAS VEGAS â Morgan Lucas advanced to the quarterfinals of the Summitracing.com Nationals on the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before bowing out to veteran Cory McClenathan in a very close match up. Lucas was defeated by the small margin of only five-thousandths of a second (.005) after banking a hefty reaction ... Continue reading
Coughlin moves into a tie for the POWERade points lead
LAS VEGAS - Jeg Coughlin Jr. regained the No. 1 ranking in the POWERade points standings with his second quarterfinal finish in a row Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Coughlin took out Mike Edwards in Round 1 before falling to eventual race winner Jason Line in the second round. With his finish, Coughli ... Continue reading
'Subaru River Jam' Debuts May 1 through October 30 CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 14 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has partnered with the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) in Charlotte, NC to present an inaugural free outdoor summer and fall concert series. The event title, 'Subaru River Jam,' speaks to both Subaru's supp ... Continue reading
23 Michigan Lodgings and Restaurants Earn 2008 AAA Four Diamond Award(R)
The 1913 Room earns five diamonds DEARBORN, Mich., April 14 -- The 1913 Room in Grand Rapids has earned AAA's prestigious five-diamond award for hospitality excellence for a sixth consecutive year and is one of only 46 restaurants nationwide to earn the distinction. During a special luncheon ceremony conducted at JW Ma ... Continue reading
AIPC- Phoenix I Post-Race Report
No. 11 America's Incredible Pizza Company Racing Chevrolet / Jason Keller Phoenix I Post-Race Report Date: Friday, April 11, 2008 Event: Basha's Supermarket 200 Track: Phoenix Int'l Raceway, Avondale, Ariz. Pole Sitter: Kyle Busch, 27.153 sec. Keller's Qualifying Position: 7th, 27.483 sec. Race Winner: Kyle Busch Kelle ... Continue reading
John Garner Joins SmartDrive as VP of North American Sales
Risk and Safety Leader Bolsters Management Team With New Appointment SAN DIEGO, April 14 -- SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a global Driver Safety and Risk Management company, announced today that John Garner has joined the company as VP of Sales. With extensive expertise in sales and business development, Garner will broade ... Continue reading
News Brief (HQ): EPA Increases Transparency of Regulatory Development
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Monday, April 14, 2008) *EPA Increases Transparency of Regulatory Development* Contact: (Media Only) Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov EPA is making federal environmental regulation more ... Continue reading
A1 TEAM KOREA TO COMPETE IN 2008/09
Korea as a nation has taken its first steps into international motor racing, joining A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in an official signing ceremony at the A1GP Shanghai, China yesterday. Led by seat holder Joshua Kim of Omnibus Investment and supported by entertainment company Good EMG, a Korean KOSDAQ listed company, th ... Continue reading
MotoGP RACE REPORT: GRAND PRIX OF PORTUGAL
INDIANAPOLIS, â Jorge Lorenzo fulfilled his immense promise April 13 by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix from pole for his first career MotoGP victory. Lorenzo, from Spain, has started on pole for each of the three races this season on his Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha/Michelin. But he finally converted that qualifying ... Continue reading
School Children Welcome the New ASIMO to Belgium
The festivities, which run from the 5th to the 13th April, are taking place at the innovative science and technology museum, PASS (Parc d'Aventures Scientifiques) and include the Belgian Grand Finals of Eurobot and Eurobot Junior, the international amateur robotics contest for schools and young people. The new ASIMO wi ... Continue reading
Pedrosa Takes Secure Second To Tie Points Lead
Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) rode with both pace and calculation to make the most of a Portuguese Grand Prix in which he had to watch his bitterest rival Jorge Lorenzo take the win with Valentino Rossi third (both Yamaha). Lorenzo and Dani now jointly lead the world standings. What first appeared as if it might b ... Continue reading
Chevron Has Only Itself To Blame for Historic $16 Billion Claim in Ecuador Case, Lawyers Say
Company's Bungled Legal Strategy Created Much of Scientific Proof Used Against It By Independent Court Expert SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 -- Chevron Corp. has only itself to blame for facing a looming judgment of up to $16 billion in a historic environmental case in Ecuador, because it produced most of the evidence that is ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce First Quarter 2008 Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 14 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, April 24, 2008 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/. In connection with its earnings releas ... Continue reading
New Honda Motorcycle Plant at Kumamoto Factory Begins Operation
TOKYO, Japan, April 14, 2008â Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that production has begun at the new motorcycle plant it has constructed within the property of Hondaâs Kumamoto Factory. The new plant was built with the concept of a âpeople-friendly and environmentally-responsible plantâ and emphasis o ... Continue reading
Airstream, Inc. Retains JMPR Public Relations for Media Relations Efforts
Iconic Luxury Travel Trailer Manufacturer Signs JMPR to Assist with Special Projects WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 14 -- Airstream, Inc. (http://www.airstream.com/), the legendary 77 year-old manufacturer of luxury travel trailers has contracted JMPR Public Relations to assist with the promotion of its newest products ... Continue reading
Global Cleantech Leaders Convene in Brussels at Cleantech Forum XVII
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 -- - Keynotes from Virgin Group and Germany's Dr. Hermann Scheer The Cleantech Group(TM), LLC, founders of the cleantech investment category, announced today that more than 400 investors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and policymakers from the rapidly developing cleantech investment marketpla ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock including the shares of common stock to wh ... Continue reading
Aisin Group Announces State of the Company, Technology Review at 2008 SAE World Congress
2007 was a 'good year,' says company president PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 14 -- Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA), a worldwide supplier of automotive components, announced today its 2007 global and North American sales figures, updated facility information, and provided a review of technology on display at the 2008 SAE Wo ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Dealers Keep Highest Ranking in 2008 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(R)
Annual motorcycle industry benchmarking study measures how each brand's dealerships treat motorcycle shoppers PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., April 14, 2008 -- Harley-Davidson dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2008 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(R) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Study, one of a series of unique ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast Of First Quarter Conference Call on April 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Announces Webcast Of First Quarter Conference Call on April 24 CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 14, 2008 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its first quarter 2008 results prior to the market opening on April 24, 2008. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Strengthens the TestDrive OP6000 Engine ECU Testing Platform
Enhancements enable test & control engineers to perform real-time current measurements, send and receive SPI communications, and generate motor resolver signals; enhanced GUI increases TestDrive's versatility and efficiency, while dramatically lowering prototyping costs and reducing 'time to market'. MONTREAL, April 14 ... Continue reading
Chrysler's New Dual-clutch Transmission to Debut in International Markets
- Fuel economy improvement and CO2 emissions reduction of 6 percent - Offers consumers quick and smooth acceleration - Set to debut on all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, 2009 Dodge Avenger and 2009 Chrysler Sebring in international markets this spring AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 -- Chrysler's new dual-clutch transmission -- ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Barrage of New Engineering and Technology Innovations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 -- Available on 2009 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge models - Customer benefits: improved fuel economy, performance, flexibility and convenience - In-vehicle wireless Internet connectivity: coming from Mopar(R) by year end - Rear Cross Path: Chrysler-exclusive system warns drivers of approachi ... Continue reading
CarMax to Present at Morningstar Stock Forum and Lehman Brothers Retail and Restaurant Conference
RICHMOND, Va., April 14 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today upcoming analyst conference presentations. Mike Dolan, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will speak at the Third Annual Morningstar Stock Forum in Chicago on April 23, 2008, beginning at 2:50 p.m. ET. Katharine Kenny, Assistant Vice Presid ... Continue reading
China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. Takes to the Track!
Motor Racing Team Formed to Provide Additional Exposure in China and Enhance Value of Existing, Comprehensive Portfolio of Services. HONG KONG, April 14 -- China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CPLY) today announced that Italian Motors (Sales & Service) (IMSS), a division of Auto Italia Limited, a w ... Continue reading
Solomon Completes Toyota Patent Appeal Arguments
DANBURY, Conn., April 14 -- Solomon Technologies, Inc. today announced the completion of arguments in its appeal of the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging patent infringement by Toyota Motor Corporation and certain of its affiliates. Solomon's arguments were heard by a three judge panel of th ... Continue reading
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14 -- VUANCE, Ltd. (Nasdaq and Euronext: VUNC), a provider of innovative Radio Frequency Verification Solutions, including active RFID, electronic access control, credentialing and incident response management, today announced that leading building developers are using AAID's AutoAccess Solutions ... Continue reading
Continental Says Digital Lifestyle and Vehicle Safety Trends Will Drive Interior Electronics
DETROIT, April 14 -- This week at the 2008 SAE World Congress, the President of Continental's Interior Division will discuss, during a panel titled: "Electronics: Expectations and Opportunities,"* how digital lifestyle and vehicle safety trends are driving Interior Electronics forward and helping automakers differentia ... Continue reading
Continental Helps Educate and Inspire Innovation During the 2008 SAE World Congress
DETROIT, April 14 -- Executives and engineers from leading global automotive supplier Continental AG are part of an all-star line-up that is scheduled to speak at the upcoming 2008 SAE World Congress which is taking place April 14-17, at Cobo Center in Detroit. Continental has designed its presentations to help educate ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Launches the World's First Hybrid Refuse Truck in Sweden
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 14 -- Steeply rising oil prices and a strong focus on the climate have made fuel-saving hybrid technology particularly interesting. Volvo Trucks is now taking an important step towards commercialisation of this technology for heavy vehicles by launching two hybrid refuse trucks that will be te ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., April 14 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it had third quarter net earnings of $365,009, up significantly from last year's third quarter earnings of $238,171. Net Earnings for the first nine months were $826,548, up substantially from last year's first nine months net earnings of $532 ... Continue reading
Costco Travel Selects Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a Preferred Provider
ST. LOUIS and ISSAQUAH, Wash., April 14 -- Costco Travel and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental car company, today announced a preferred provider relationship that will allow the more than 38 million Costco members to save on car rentals at any of Enterprise's more than 7,000 locations worldwide. "We ... Continue reading
TRACY TRIPLEHEADER INCLUDES FOCUSES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-46 FOCUSES AT TRACY, JUNIORS AT VENTURA SATURDAY; HOMMEL FINALLY FINDS WINNERS CIRCLE AT BLYTHE Saturday's "USAC Pacific Coast Spring Nationals" at Altamont Raceway Park in Tracy, Calif. includes the California Pavement Ford Focus Midgets, along with the USAC ... Continue reading
POWER OF PURPLE NIGHT AT THE PAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-45 "POWER OF PURPLE NIGHT" APRIL 26 AT PERRIS; RODRIGUEZ GETS CRA VICTORY #1 AT THE PAS Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. is back atop the standings in the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, which returns to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway April 26 for "Power of Purple ... Continue reading
USAC PACIFIC COAST SPRING NATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-44 MIDGETS PART OF SATURDAY'S "USAC PACIFIC COAST SPRING NATIONALS" AT ALTAMONT Scott Pierovich of Alamo, Calif. leads the USAC Western Midgets to Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, Calif. Saturday for the 2008 "USAC Pacific Coast Spring Nationals." The USAC ... Continue reading
4.14FAW Besturn B70HEV, B50 is unveiled in Beijing
FAW Besturn B70HEV, B50 is unveiled in Beijing http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6137/FAW-Besturn-B70HEV-B50-is-unveiled -in-B eijing.html Shanghai, April 14 (Gasgoo.com) The first Chinese-developed luxury own-brand FAW Besturn was released in Beijing on April 12. The full-hybrid "Beijing Olympic Model Car" - Besturn B70 ... Continue reading
4.14Profit per passenger vehicle rises 0.3% in Q1 in China
Profit per passenger vehicle rises 0.3% in Q1 in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6142/Profit-per-vehicle-rises-0-3-in-Q1 -in-C hina.html Shanghai, April 14 (Gasgoo.com) Despite the spike in raw material costs, the first quarter's sales in China's auto market show that the average profit of the country's passenger ... Continue reading
4.14Spyker C8 Aileron coming to Beijing Auto Show
Spyker C8 Aileron coming to Beijing Auto Show http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6135/Spyker-C8-Aileron-coming-to-Beijin g-Aut o-Show.html Shanghai, April 14 (Gasgoo.com) The Netherlands automaker Spyker's C8 Aileron, with C8 Spyder and C8 Laviolette BI2 coming along, are confirmed for the tenth Beijing International Auto ... Continue reading
AVL California Technology Center Drives Energy Management in North America's Environmental Epicenter
LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 14 -- AVL is introducing a new energy management and systems integration facility, the AVL California Technology Center (CTC), to support the market's advanced technology initiatives. Located in the epicenter of "green" initiatives -- southern California -- the facility showcases ample capabi ... Continue reading
AVL Solutions Spur Southeast Michigan Growth
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 14 -- AVL, a global provider of solutions in powertrain engineering, simulation software, and instrumentation and test systems, is expanding with additional capabilities, facilities, and employees in Southeastern Michigan, where North American operations are headquartered. In response to customer ... Continue reading
BizTrader.com Launches Global Marketplace for Small Business
Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Chinese, BizTrader.com Redefines the Way Businesses Are Bought, Sold, Valued and Financed NEW YORK, April 14 -- BizTrader.com (www.biztrader.com) today launched an online global marketplace for buying or selling a company, valuing a business, and finding a lender or investment. Gea ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- April 18 & April 25, 2008 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 April 18, 2008 Bonus Payoff Night ABC SUPPLY CO. & INDIANA STONEWORKS, INC. presents Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars - O'Neal Wood Products Modifieds ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 14 -- Digalog is launching an evolution of its product family, a new test automation, data acquisition and control system for the North American market. "bobcat" is a unique tool designed to be the next generation of engine test systems for simpler applications. It is a cost-effective solution fr ... Continue reading
DRIVEN Media Kicks Off 2008 With Zero Motorcycles and Jig-A-Loo as Two Hot New Clients
TEMECULA, Calif., April 14 -- DRIVEN Media Communications, a leading Southern California automotive public relations and marketing firm, announced that Zero Motorcycles and Jig-A-Loo have selected the agency to develop brand building and media awareness for the companies. DRIVEN Media will "drive" Zero Motorcycles' and ... Continue reading
Henkel Aquence(TM) Coating Systems Meets Challenging California Environmental Standards
Coating technology approved for use in Thule Towing Systems California facility MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 14 -- Henkel's Aquence(TM) coating technology has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California protection authorities for use in local manufacturing facilities. The Aquence(TM) 930 ... Continue reading
WSI to augment its market-leading weather forecasting tools with INRIX's breakthrough traffic KIRKLAND, Wash. and ANDOVER, Mass., April 14 -- INRIX(R), the leading provider of traffic flow information in North America, in partnership with WSI, the leading provider of weather-driven business solutions for broadcast and ... Continue reading
Intermet Puts Customers in the Driver's Seat With New Digital Radiography
DETROIT, April 14 -- Using digital technologies, Intermet Corporation has taken component radiography to a new, advanced level, giving its customers more complete and timely images of their parts and a versatile tool for analyzing them. Digital radiography at Intermet's Columbus Foundry in Columbus, Ga., is an all-arou ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 14 -- Intermet has carried out a major advance in its production of light-truck differential carriers with a robotic press cell that automates the removal of casting residue, reduces heavy manual labor, and uses laser vision to verify results. The press cell has been installed at its New River Foundry in ... Continue reading
JONES EYES GAS CITY & WINCHESTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-41 DEFENDING SPRINT CHAMP LEVI JONES EYES 2 RACES AT GAS CITY & WINCHESTER'S "VOGLER CLASSIC' Defending USAC National Sprint Car Champion Levi Jones of Avon, Ind. opens his title defense this weekend in three back-to-back races in Indiana. He's trying to beco ... Continue reading
Lance Dewease Races to Second at Port Royal
Lance Dewease Races to Second at Port Royal After Weather Forces Change in Plans FAYETTEVILLE, PA. –Lance Dewease drove the No. 30c Catoctin Motorsports to a strong second-place finish in the Sprint feature at Port Royal Speedway after the team decided not to go to Eldora for the World of Outlaws races at the Ohio tr ... Continue reading
NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc. Names Bianchi PR Agency of Record
TROY, Mich., April 14 -- NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc. -- an emerging supplier of syngas emission control systems -- has named Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. its PR agency of record. The announcement was made by Brian Kahnert, vice president, marketing and government relations, NxtGen, and James Bianchi, president of ... Continue reading
SWANSON NOTCHES 1ST NATIONAL WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-42 NATIONAL MIDGETS "OFF" UNTIL 3-RACE SWING IN MID-MAY; SWANSON NOTCHES 1ST NATIONAL WIN AT KENLY Cole Whitt and Tracy Hines are locked in a virtual tie for the USAC National Midget Car Series point lead as the series pauses before visiting Wisconsin and Ill ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Rolls Out Activplant's Throughput Analyzer Performance Management Software
Activplant announced today that Tower Automotive will deploy Throughput Analyzer across its global enterprise LONDON, Ontario, April 14 -- Activplant Corporation, the standard in manufacturing performance management software solutions for the world's leading manufacturers, announced early today that Tower Automotive, L ... Continue reading
WESTERN SPRINTS AT ALTAMONT SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-43 WESTERN SPRINTS AT ALTAMONT SATURDAY; HMIEL GRABS SERIES OPENER AT ALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY Shane Hmiel of Pleasant Garden, N.C. is off to a sensational start to the 2008 racing season and takes the USAC Western Sprint Car point lead into this Saturday's ""US ... Continue reading
Washington DC April 14, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that when the Dow was surging, the dollar was whipping the euro, and gas cost around two bucks a gallon in the U.S., convertibles were flying off lots. The category - granted, a tiny one - outperformed the rest of the U.S. automotive market in 2004 and 2005 wh ... Continue reading
Ethanol Partly to Blame for Food Inflation
Washington DC April 14, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that finance ministers gathered this weekend to grapple with the global financial crisis also struggled with a new, but old problem: food shortages. According to the Wall Street Journal, surging commodity prices have pushed up global food prices 83 percent in ... Continue reading
The 2008 Geneva Motor Show Reflections and Wrap-up
By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Geneva, Switzerland - It wasnât the first auto show, that was Paris. Itâs not the biggest, thatâs Chicago. Itâs not the most fun, thatâs New York. Itâs not the most remote, thatâs Tokyo. Itâs not even the coldest, thatâs Detroit. ... Continue reading
Stylish new Ford Transit Connect SportVan is now a production reality
The new Ford Transit Connect SportVan production model makes its global debut today at the Commercial Vehicle Show, at the NEC, Birmingham. ... Continue reading
Dream machines in three classes: The current Mercedes-Benz Coupé family
The Mercedes-Benz Coupé family is more youthful, more attractive and more innovate than ever before with the new CLC Sports Coupé, the new-generation CLS-Class and the 4MATIC version of the CL. The CLC is the new youngster in the Mercedes range, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz Coupé family. ... Continue reading
Low Carbon Fuels Conference Begins in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA - April 14, 2007: With the recent adoption of AB 32, (California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006), AB1007 (State Plan to Increase the Use of Alternative Transportation Fuels), 2006 BioEnergy Action Plan, 2006 Low Carbon Fuel Standard and many other initiatives, California is again reshaping the futu ... Continue reading
Buick Expands 2008 Lucerne Lineup With Super And Special Edition Models
DETROIT â Buick will increase its 2008 Lucerne lineup with two new models available at dealerships beginning in April. The Lucerne Super and Lucerne CXL Special Edition reflect Buickâs commitment to bringing a greater variety of premium products into its portfolio. âLucerne Super and Lucerne CXL Special ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Recalling 25,000 Trucks
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Mitsubishi Motors Corp. last Friday reported to the transport ministry that it will recall more than 25,000 light trucks due to flaws in body parts. Subject to the recall are 25,545 units of the firm's Minicab and Clipper models, manufactured between January 1999 and February this year. The Clipper ... Continue reading
Japan Used Vehicle Sales Hit 21-Year Low in FY '07
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Sales of used vehicles in Japan, excluding minivehicles, fell 8.3 pct from the previous year to 4,473,269 units in fiscal 2007, hitting the lowest level since fiscal 1986, industry data showed Thursday. Used auto sales dropped for the second straight year, according to the data released by the Japa ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 13, 2008; Toyota Motor Corporation announced last week that it has decided to build a second plant on the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), its automobile production base in India. TKM is aiming for its second plant to begin operations in 2010, boasting an initial annual production ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Mazda Motor Corp. began recalling the Demio and two other passenger cars on Thursday due to computer program defects in their engine control systems. Subject to the recall are 170,300 units made between March 2005 and October 2007, according to a report filed with the transport ministry. Due to the ... Continue reading
Toyota to Produce Low-Cost Car in India
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Toyota Motor Corp. last Friday announced plans to start producing low-cost cars in India in 2010. The Japanese auto giant will build a new production facility at the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Ltd., its vehicle-manufacturing joint venture in Bangalore, southern India, at a cost of 35 bi ... Continue reading
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