TOKYO, June 14, 2006; Reuters reported that Japan's Honda Motor Co. said on Wednesday it would recall and repair a combined 484,626 units of the Odyssey, CR-V and Step Wgn models in Japan and China to fix a faulty ignition switch that could cause the engine to stop. The recall and repairs would cost the company around ... Continue reading
Ron Gettelfinger Wins 2nd Term As President of UAW
LAS VEGAS June 14, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that with four of the most challenging years in the United Auto Workers union's history in front of him, Ron Gettelfinger was elected Wednesday to a second term as UAW president. Gettelfinger, 61, faced no opposition and was re-elected by the 1,400 delega ... Continue reading
2003 E'Town Funny Car champ Bazemore ready to repeat
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, N.J. Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net 2003 E'TOWN FUNNY CAR CHAMP BAZEMORE SET TO ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Season_Thus_Far
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK* *JASON LINE – DRIVER * *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *37TH ANNUAL NHRA K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS* *OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK – E ... Continue reading
MO-POD.COM SHOWCASES VIDEO PODCASTS OF THE 'MOPAR NATION'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2006 TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Josh Perry J.R. Thompson Company (248) 453-4566 _jperry@jrthompson.com_ (mailto:jperry@jrthompson.com) Mo-Pod.com Showcases video podcasts of the Mopar Nation Center Line, Mich. — Mopar enthusiasts now have a chance to show the world what fuels their passio ... Continue reading
Ahoy, Mates! Support the Alexandria American Red Cross With GEICO at the 2006 Mayor's Cup Regatta
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 14 -- Saturday's Waterfront Festival in Alexandria, will feature the 2006 Alexandria Mayor's Cup Sailing Regatta at the Dangerfield Island Sailing Club. Saturday's regatta, which starts at 11 a.m., completes a four weekend race series, and Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille will present the trophy to th ... Continue reading
ALERT: NASCAR's Stewart, CHP Take to Road Course in Sonoma
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 ***MEDIA OPPORTUNITY*** **NOT FOR RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC** Stewart, CHP Square Off on Road Course in Pursuit Training Demonstration WHAT: Defending NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Infineon Raceway champion Tony Stewart (Home Depot Chevrolet) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will demon ... Continue reading
AMARILLO, Texas--June 14, 2006--The Bell Boeing Program Office, a strategic alliance between the Boeing Company and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company is sponsoring display and flight demonstrations for two MV-22 aircraft at two major airshows in Great Britain in July. U.S. Marines will fly two MV-22 Ospreys to England ... Continue reading
Call for EC to raise safety on European trade routes to 4-star standard
The press release below contains a call by the European Road Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) for the EC introduce mandatory measures to bring the Trans-European Road Network (TERN) up to’4-star’ safety standard. This would provide a beacon project to get road authorities across the EU to focus on improving ... Continue reading
Chip Foose and Unique Performance Stoke MOPAR Madness with Limited Edition '70 Challenger
DALLAS--June 14, 2006--A new line of supercars based on the 1970 Challenger from Unique Performance and Foose Design will stoke the imaginations of MOPAR fans worldwide. The companies will turn a limited number of the Dodges into world-class performance machines with ultra-cool design and 21st century speed technology ... Continue reading
David Stremme Michigan Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Advance 3M Performance 400- Michigan International Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Stremme Heads to Milwaukee: Next weekend, while Scott Pruett is out west filling in f ... Continue reading
Englishtown Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Pre-Race
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE POINTS Englishtown, N.J. Bound Moorpark, Calif. - (June 14, 2006) After a chilly weekend in Joliet, the rid ... Continue reading
F3 Receives Grant from NJ Commission on Science and Technology
DOVER, N.J.--June 14, 2006--Form Fit & Function (F3) Engineering has been awarded a $48,000 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to develop a marketing opportunity study for an innovative electronic device that manages shock, vibration and motion control. The product addresses conditions that ... Continue reading
FleetPride Opens New Location in St. Louis Market
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 14 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in St. Louis, Missouri. "We are very excited about entering the St. Louis market," said Lee Stockseth, Vice President and General Ma ... Continue reading
Ford Signs American Idol(R) Winner Taylor Hicks To Star in National Advertising
* American Idol(R) winner Taylor Hicks will perform the song "Possibilities" in a new commercial to promote Ford's "Drive on Us" year-end sales event. * "Drive on Us" includes zero percent financing on nearly all 2006 models, plus customers pay $0 for gas, E-85 or diesel through the end of the year. * Ford has been a p ... Continue reading
Futuremedia Company Awarded Learning Contract With Peugeot
- Selected as E-learning Delivery Partner for Three Years - BRIGHTON, England, June 14 -- ebc Limited, a member of the Futuremedia group of companies , today announced it has been selected as the exclusive e-learning delivery partner for Peugeot UK Network Training which has responsibility for all training provision to ... Continue reading
Hamlin Earns WIX Filters Lap Leader Award En Route to First NEXTEL Cup Series Victory
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 Hamlin Earns WIX Filters Lap Leader Award En Route to First NEXTEL Cup Series Victory GASTONIA, N.C. (June 14, 2006) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denn ... Continue reading
Johnny Leonard Returns To A Favorite; Michigan
Johnny Leonard Returns To A Favorite; Michigan BROOKYLN, Mi (June 14, 2006) - - Michigan is known as the “Motor City�??. Cape Coral, Florida native Johnny Leonard heads to the two-mile oval of Michigan International Speedway (MIS) looking to redeem himself from tire issues last season which destroyed chances ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Chemistry key for Anderson as Englishtown approaches
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK* *GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER * *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *37TH ANNUAL NHRA K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS* *OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK -- ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Englishtown next up for Will
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER* *HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER* *JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF* *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Q&A WITH JIM =?windows-1252?Q?=93O=94?=
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 14, 2006 KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) – CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* ... Continue reading
Kentucky Next For TC Motorsports; Odell
Kentucky Next For TC Motorsports; Odell SPARTA, Kentucky (June 14, 2006) - - After making their second NASCAR Busch Series start of the season last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, Georgia’s TC Motorsports with blooming talent David Odell steer north towards Sparta, Kentucky looking to participate in Saturday ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 14 -- Lear Corporation announced today the expiration and final results of its cash tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to its outstanding Zero-Coupon Convertible Senior Notes due 2022. The tender offer expired at midnight (Eastern time) on June 13, 2006. As of June 14, 2006, Lear ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Stability Control Reduces Accidents
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 14, 2006 at 10:00 AM CST According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), a technology pioneered by Mercedes, reduces the likelihood of all fatal accidents by 43% and fatal single-vehicle crashes by 56%. In a ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SCION VIP PROGRAM TO APPEAR AT SEVERAL NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT RACING SERIES EVENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 SCION VIP PROGRAM TO APPEAR AT SEVERAL NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT RACING SERIES EVENTS IN 2006 GLENDORA, Calif. (June 14, 2006) – NHRA has announced that it will partner with Scion, the popular line of vehicles that include the stylish xA, the edg ... Continue reading
Pro Stock rookie Carlson feeling good for SuperNats in E'town
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, N.J. Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net PRO STOCK ROOKIE SHAUN CARLSON FEELING GOOD ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Pre-Race Report - Portland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com THE MORE THE MERRIER; ROCKETSPORTS RACING BACK TO TWO CARS IN PORTLAND EAST LANSING, Michigan (June 14, 2006) – Tonis Kasemets will join Rocketsports Racing and its driver Nicky Pastorelli in Port ... Continue reading
Scelzi aims to add E'town to list of his winning tracks
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, N.J. Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI AIMS TO ADD E'TOWN TO LIST OF HIS WI ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. heads to E'town on an upswing
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, N.J. Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net RICHIE STEVENS JR. HEADS TO ENGLISHTOWN ON ... Continue reading
Symmetry Partners Announces Expansion of Its Institutional Segment; Hires Wasilewski to Head Effort
GLASTONBURY, Conn.--June 14, 2006--Symmetry Partners, LLC has announced that it has hired Andrea Wasilewski, CFP(R) to head up institutional sales and marketing. Wasilewski will lead the institutional sales and business development initiatives, specializing in middle market pensions, endowments and foundations. Prior t ... Continue reading
PRESENTING THE WIZARD OF WIRE WHEELS ... DOCTOR EVANS IS A FASCINATING GUY ... ONE WHO HAS "THE KNOWLEDGE" OF ONE OF THE MOST ENERVATING AND EXCITING TIMES IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS ... THE EARLY DAYS WEST COAST SPORTS CAR PHENOMENA. ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--June 14, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated announced today the preliminary final results of X-Rite's offer to purchase all of the outstanding registered shares of Amazys Holding AG ("Amazys") for the purchase price of CHF 77 per Amazys share plus 2.11 shares of X-Rite stock per Amazys share ("Offer"). The a ... Continue reading
Volvo Introduces Ventilation System for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
The air inside a car contains many particles and substances that can aggravate asthma and allergy sufferers. Volvo's Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) works to expel these irritants through a remotely controlled automatic cabin ventilation system. A filter expels any emissions and strong odours that have built up insi ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals 2007 Model Year Change Points
AUBURN HILLS, MI â June 14, 2006: Audi of America, Inc. announced its change points for the 2007 model year today. The 2007 model year will have a strong focus on performance with six new models, all with an emphasis on sportiness. These new models include the Audi Q7 performance SUV, the high-revving RS 4 sedan, ... Continue reading
General Motors Expects Higher Growth With Popular Convertible Models - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
DETROIT - June 14, 2006: General Motors (GM) officials are predicting financial growth in 2006 with the popularity of their sold out convertible models like the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn SKY and Pontiac G6. Overcoming former notions that all GM cars look the same and use too much gas are key for increasing profits for 2 ... Continue reading
Some Diesel Fuel Additives Not Appropriate for Diesel Engines
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=193616&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-25-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
NHTSA Releases 2006 Child Safety Seat Ratings
Washington DC June 13, 2006; The newest models of child safety seats are easier to use than their predecessors, according to an annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey. NHTSA rated 99 child safety seats for ease of use from 14 different manufacturers for 2006. Of the 99 seats rated, 85 rece ... Continue reading
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.--June 14, 2006--As children graduate from crawling to walking, from highchair to dining room chair, and from tricycle to bicycle, parents celebrate as each milestone is reached. However, in the case of vehicle safety milestones, parents may miss them, or graduate their children too soon. Early graduat ... Continue reading
New Auto Loan Evaluator for Sub-Prime Customers
<<Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Picture>> For Immediate Release Contact: Sanda Pecina 202-367-1622 specina@akerpartners.com Unique Software Keeps Costs Down, Leading to Better Deals for Customers with Special Financing Needs CARMEL, Ind. (May 31, 2005) - A study by nation's largest and oldest used-car franchise has found ... Continue reading
Nanotechnology Holds a Key to U.S. Alternative Energy Goals
RENO, Nev.--June 14, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. CEO and President Alan J. Gotcher, PhD, will brief the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, June 14 on the important role Altairnano could play in the deployment of alternative energy sources, including those that could be used to power electric automobil ... Continue reading
AK Steel and UAW To Begin Talks for Butler Works Contract
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, June 14 -- AK Steel and the United Autoworkers (UAW) Local 3303, representing about 1,400 production, service and maintenance workers at the company's Butler (PA) Plant, announced today they will begin discussions to replace the current labor agreement which extends until September 30, 2006. The Butle ... Continue reading
Helicos BioSciences Names Steve Lombardi Senior Vice President of Marketing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--June 14, 2006--Helicos BioSciences, a pioneer in high-speed, high-sensitivity sequencing, today announced that it has named longtime biotechnology executive Steve Lombardi as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Stanley N. Lapidus, President and CEO of Helicos, said, "We're delighted to have a well-kno ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 14 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced plans to webcast its presentation at the upcoming Wachovia Securities 16th Annual Nantucket Equity Conference. ITW's presentation will take place June 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. ET. The URL for the presentation is: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/wa36/i ... Continue reading
New Feature-Packed Porsche(R) Cayenne(R) S Titanium Edition to Debut in July
ATLANTA--June 14, 2006-- New Cayenne model--created especially for the North American market--to offer exclusive colors, and comprehensive option package as standard equipment Porsche today announced a new model for the Cayenne lineup designed specifically for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The V-8 powered Cayenne S Ti ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes May Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--June 14, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for May 2006: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) May May 2006 2005 Change -------- -------- ------- Net premiums written $1,100.2 $1,070.9 3% Net premiums earned 1,097.8 1,062.5 3% Net income 125.8 126.1 ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--June 14, 2006--The Skip Barber Racing School is using SolidWorks(R) Office Premium 3D CAD software to design the race cars that thousands of enthusiasts from around the world learn to drive at race tracks in the U.S. The school's engineers have reduced design time by as much as 80 percent, improved car ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, June 14 -- The need for innovation, new technologies and strategies to manage challenges borne from a fiercely competitive global marketplace are a few of the themes that emerged from the results of the DuPont Engineering Polymers survey of plastics professionals attending the NPE next week in Chicago. Nearly ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--June 14, 2006--RoaringSky Inc. today announced details of the implementation of the ChannelSmart application suite at Toyota Racing Development USA (TRD). TRD has internally branded the system "OnePlan" which runs seamlessly in concert with the company's legacy ERP and MRP systems and has been instrumen ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--June 14, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) (US Energy or the "Company") the manufacturer of a patent dual fuel diesel to natural gas conversion system, today announced the acquisition of Automated Engineering Corporation ("AEC"), an electronics design and manufacturing company. "High qua ... Continue reading
Utah's Edward Dalton Receives Energy Leadership Award in Washington, D.C.
Award given in conjunction with 17th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Utah educator and president of the National Energy Foundation (NEF) Edward Dalton was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Energy Leadership Award today at this year's Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C. The award was a ... Continue reading
Audi's Entry into SUV Segment Rides on Goodyear Tires
AKRON, Ohio, June 14 -- The 2007 Audi Q7 is riding into new vehicle showrooms this month on Goodyear Eagle tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The Audi Q7 will be available with either a V6 or 350-horsepower V8 FSI (Direct Injection) engines. The V6 model comes equipped with Goodyear Eagl ... Continue reading
Cobasys NiMHax NiMH Battery System Chosen by Winning Team of 'Challenge X' Competition
ORION, Mich., June 14 -- Students from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University took top honors by winning the 2006 Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility engineering competition. The Virginia Tech team was among 17 universities from across North America who took part in the second annual competi ... Continue reading
Irish Racing Driver announces support from ACS Enterprises, Inc.
Irish Racing Driver announces support from ACS Enterprises, Inc. Oakland, California, June 14th, 2006 - Irish Racer, Ian Sweeney announced today that ACS Enterprises Inc., a nation wide movie-theater industry service company, will provide support for his 2006 race season and beyond. Speaking from Oakland, California, I ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 14, 2006--Being "ideal" is the ultimate goal for many products, and according to a national survey conducted by AutoPacific, a California based automotive marketing and product-consulting firm, the Porsche 911 has attained this status in the minds of new-car owners. Second on this "ideal" list of sports c ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Sued for Failing to Fix World's Most Expensive 'Broken' Production Car
Grand Prix Motors of Los Angeles Seeks Refund for $1.7 million Mercedes AMG CLK-GTR Roadster; Luxury Car Died After First 'Test Drive' of 10 blocks; Auto Dealership Represented by Fulbright & Jaworski. LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- When Los Angeles car dealer Mark Johnston forked over $1.7 million to buy one of only five spe ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to be Honored by Boy Scouts as Motorsports Company of the Year
DEARBORN, Mich., June 14, 2006 â Ford Motor Company will be honored as the Motorsports Company of the Year by the Boy Scouts of Americaâs Cascade Pacific Council during the 17th annual Motorsports Breakfast on Thursday, June 15 in Portland, Ore. The breakfast takes place during festivities surrounding the Gra ... Continue reading
HONDA CIVIC Si Hondaâs Boy/Girl Racer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau More accolades for Honda. Civic has garnered praise and awards from all automotive quarters since its introduction late last year for innovative design, top-drawer engineering, unmatched performance and, of course, a reputation for ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 4
On the final day of Michelin Challenge Bibendum many of the 400-plus journalists from more than 40 countries have returned home. They miss an international forum devoted to sustainable transport issues. M. Michel Rollier, President of Michelin tire (upon the tragic death of Edouard Michelin just days ago) opens the for ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Mass.--June 14, 2006-- Nuance Speech Solutions Help Drivers Keep Their Eyes on the Road and Their Hands on the Wheel as Cars Expand Network-Based Systems and Services Nuance Communications, Inc. , the world's leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, today announced Nuance(R) Automotive, a speech so ... Continue reading
Use MPG-CAPS(TM) as Part of Your Total Car Care Regimen ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 14 -- Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006: General Motors recibe ocho puntuaciones máximas
PARÍS, June 14 -- - El HydroGen3 con célula de combustible se apunta tres triunfos - El fabricante de automóviles más grande del mundo comprometido con una estrategia a tres niveles Referencia cruzada: la fotografía se distribuye a través de la EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) y puede descargarse gratuitamente de ... Continue reading
Don't Get Screwed - Used Car Expert Offers Valuable Buying Tips For Consumers
Avoid making common mistakes when shopping for a used car by being aware of the following used car-buying myths June 14, 2006 -- Jerry Christopher of http://www.usedcarwise.com offers these valuable insights before starting your search of a used or pre owned automobile. Drawing from 26 years of automotive industry expe ... Continue reading
New Feature-Packed Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition to Debut in July
ATLANTA--June 14, 2006-- New Cayenne model--created especially for the North American market--to offer exclusive colors, and comprehensive option package as standard equipment Porsche today announced a new model for the Cayenne lineup designed specifically for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The V-8 powered Cayenne S Ti ... Continue reading
Ultimate 4-Door R34 Nissan Skyline Turning Heads Across the U.S.
CHICAGO--June 14, 2006--In the automotive world, there is one car that stands out head and shoulders above the rest, one that everyone is dying to get their hands on, the 'holy grail' of import cars, the Nissan Skyline. Turtle Wax and Tjin Edition were able to import the only 4-door R34 Skyline Sedan into the U.S., and ... Continue reading
100 Auto Savvy Teens Battle for the Top Tech Crown in Henry Ford's Hometown
2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn 50 Two-Man Teams From Across the U.S. Will Race Against the Clock to Get the Deliberately Installed 'Bugs' Out of 2006 Mustangs and Win $6 Million Worth of Scholarships and Prizes DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 -- WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Star ... Continue reading
Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Laws Important for Motorcyclist Safety
Open Letter To Michigan Governor Setting Forth Motorcyclist Safety Position of Motorcyclists Against Dumb Drivers In Support of Helmet Law Repeal. Dear Governor Granholm, I am writing on behalf of Motorcyclists Against Dumb Drivers which does not have as its mission the repeal of helmet laws. We are an organization the ... Continue reading
TUSTIN, Calif., June 14 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the first Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners rate their new 2006 model year cars and trucks by how closely they come to their ideal. The cars or trucks that owners wo ... Continue reading
As Car Culture 'Peels Out' Online, LiveDigital Community Votes Vergel's Toyota Celica The Most 'Tricked Out' Ride LOS ANGELES, June 13 -- After dozens of videos and thousands of votes in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" Online Showoff, the smoke has cleared at LiveDigital and one tuner has risen above the rest. ... Continue reading
General Motors Receives Eight Top Scores @ 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Fuel cell-powered HydroGen3 triumphs three times World's largest automaker committed to three-tier strategy Paris. General Motors underlined its leading position in alternative propulsion concepts with eight best performances at this year's Michelin Challenge Bibendum (June 8 - 12, 2006). The HydroGen3, a hydrogen-powe ... Continue reading
Autobytel Realigns Organization, Centralizes Technology Resources and Realigns Workforce
IRVINE, Calif.--June 13, 2006--Autobytel Inc. today announced a realignment of its technology operations and its workforce to generate operational efficiencies across the Company's product lines and to enable new investment in key growth areas. The realignment has been designed to allow the Company to mobilize its reso ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Unveils New High Performance Seat at 2006 Las Vegas Truck Show
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 13 -- The Interior Systems Division of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today their plans to unveil the new National Seating High Performance Seat at the 2006 Las Vegas Trade Show held from June 15 to 17, 2006. The HP Seat, located at show booth numbers 2122/2124, includes a wider seat ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 13, 2006--Environmental Control Corporation ("ECC") (OTCBB:EVCC) is pleased to announce that testing has concluded at Environment Canada's Emissions Research and Measurement Division (ERMD) in Ottawa, Ontario. The preliminary, non-official report has been released, and the management a ... Continue reading
Flexcar Expands Fleet, Partners with City to Make It Easier to Commute to Bellevue
SEATTLE--June 13, 2006--Flexcar today announced it is expanding its fleet of cars in Bellevue through an innovative partnership with the City of Bellevue, King County Metro, Equity Office and Unico Properties. Now, even more downtown Bellevue employees will be able to ride transit or car/vanpool to work, knowing they c ... Continue reading
Littelfuse to Acquire Catalina Performance Accessories Inc
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 13, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Catalina Performance Accessories Inc. of Mountainburg, Arkansas for $4.5 million in cash. Catalina Performance Accessories markets and distributes the Smart Glow automotive blade fuse p ... Continue reading
Ethanol Fueling the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Convoy
Ethanol Has Fueled America for Decades OMAHA, Neb., June 13 -- The American-made motor fuel ethanol is marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S. interstate system by fueling a two-week cross-country convoy designed to celebrate America's freedom to travel and the importance of the interstate system to our nation. June 1 ... Continue reading
"Stan Ovshinsky and the Hydrogen Economy: Creating a Better World"
SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 13 -- Called the "Edison of the 21st Century" and a "Hero of the Planet" by Time magazine, Stan Ovshinsky has created revolutionary technologies. His inventions include batteries for hybrid cars, solar panels that produce electricity even in overcast environments and nanostructured disordered cat ... Continue reading
Vehicle Hobbyists Parade Classic Cars in Honor of West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day
CHARLESTON, W. Va., June 13 -- Classic car enthusiasts rolled into Charleston and lined the state Capitol sidewalks today for a news conference in support of recent pro-hobby laws that will boost the collector car hobby in West Virginia and extend the driving hours for classic car owners. Car admirers who attended the ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., June 13 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that it has elected John D. Englar, 59, to its Board of Directors, effective July 18. Englar is an executive in residence for Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, in Durham, N.C. and The Bryan School of Business of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, ... Continue reading
Hardcore Motorsports Perseveres In Pocono
Hardcore Motorsports Perseveres In Pocono LONG POND, Pa. (June 13, 2006) - - If anyone knew what Hardcore Motorsports went through last weekend at Pocono International Raceway, they realized their solid top-twenty finish was a small victory for them. The team had announced an affiliation with veteran driver Mike Harmon ... Continue reading
Toyota Michigan Notes and Quotes
The Con-way Freight 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Michigan International Speedway will be the seventh Craftsman Truck Series event at the track. There will be nine Toyota Tundras in the field at the two-mile Michigan oval. LAST RACE: In the most recent race of the 2006 NCTS season at Texas Motor Spee ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 13, 2006-- Deal Underscores Company's Strategic Focus on Affinity Buying Groups, Enables Members to Complete More Auto-Buying Tasks Both Online and Offline Zag (www.zag.com), an automotive retail innovator, today announced its acquisition of Automotive Invitational Services (AIS), an auto-buy ... Continue reading
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