Hertz Plans to Buy 3400 Toyota Prius Hybrids
CHICAGO, June 14, 2007; Reuters reported that car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said on Thursday that it planned to buy 3,400 Toyota Motor Corp. Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars for about $68 million. Hertz also said 100 of the vehicles would go to its Manhattan fleet. ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl Virgin Atlanticâs Flight VS 20 from San Francisco, was, as always on time. My problems didnât really start until Iâve reached The Auto Channelâs European HQ in London. Getting everything ready for Modena and Monaco was pretty hectic as was leaving for Londonâs G ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. Senate allies of car companies said today they are dropping a proposal that would allow automakers to avoid future fuel economy requirements by proving to the government they would accomplish more by other means to cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emis ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA reported that with Shell running a $35 million campaign, warning that discount fuel is the petro equivalent of the road to hell, consumer are wondering if they're hurting their engines by burning the cheap(er) stuff. According to USA Today, all gasoline should be adequate, as the ... Continue reading
Sheilas' Heels Set to Revolutionise Driving for Women
LONDON, June 14 -- - A Safe Flat and Sassy Heel in One A new footwear design concept that aims to make women safer and more comfortable behind the wheel, without compromising on their style, is launched today. Sheilas' Wheels has developed the 'Sheila Driving Heel' which gives women the best of both worlds - a safe, fl ... Continue reading
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Chicago winner Coughlin gets taste of turns (JEGS)
Chicago winner Coughlin gets taste of turns LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 13) -- Fresh off his 35th career Pro Stock victory at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, Jeg Coughlin Jr. spent an off day making high-speed turns around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the back seat of Indy racer Stephan Gregorie's IRL test racer. "What a r ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Vice President Kim Harris Jones Receives Peter C. Thorp Corporate Leadership Award
* Vice President Product, Procurement Cost Management Finance - Chrysler Group Honored by The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management * First African-American, female Vice President at Chrysler Group recognized for her outstanding accomplishments AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- Kim Harris Jones, Vice President Prod ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Entry into Third Waiver to Credit Agreement
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation (the “Company”) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary CSK Auto, Inc. entered into a third waiver (the “Waiver”) to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2005 (the “Credit Agreement”), among CSK Auto, Inc., the lenders from time to tim ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports Takes Two Podium Finishes
Douglas Motorsports Takes Two Podium Finishes June 13, 2007 (El Cajon, CA) - Douglas Motorsports came to Chula Vista looking to put the AMSOIL Kumho Tires Sycuan Resort & Casino KC Hilites Ford F-150 back on the podium. The brand new Chula Vista International Raceway at the Quarry was a track that really suited Scott?s ... Continue reading
For Grand Marshal Coughlin, Hot Rod Reunion is a trip down memory lane (NHRA)
For Grand Marshal Coughlin, Hot Rod Reunion is a trip down memory lane COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 13) – The 5th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion is billed as a one-of-a kind American car lover’s dream featuring nostalgia drag racing and a host of cool cars. For Jeg Coughlin Sr., the event represents ... Continue reading
Formula TR PRO 2007 Championship Half Way
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Guy Cosmo - 6 Hours of the Glen Wrap-up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Cosmo And Gidley Muscle Their Way to a Top-10 At The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen #77 Doran Racing Kodak Daytona Prototype team refuses to lie down The Grand American Road Racing Association’s Rolex Series Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen at ... Continue reading
HUMMER Launches the HUMMER HT1, Designed and Distributed by ModeLabs Group
DETROIT, Michigan and PARIS, June 13 -- HUMMER, a division of General Motors Corporation, announces the launch of the very first mobile phone exclusively designed and distributed by the CDM - Customized Design Manufacturer - ModeLabs Group. Inspired by the design and high-end finish of the wheels and grille of HUMMER v ... Continue reading
ING Announces Title Sponsorship of ING Belgian Grand Prix
LONDON, June 12 -- - Two-Year Title Sponsorship of ING Australian GP Also Confirmed ING is reinforcing its commitment to F1 with the announcement of the title sponsorship of the Belgian Grand Prix, to be held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on September 14-16th. Henceforth the race will be known as the ING Belgian Gra ... Continue reading
Jason White Looks To Make Some Noise In Motor City
Jason White Looks To Make Some Noise In Motor City “Hooter’s Energy Drink Team Looking For Their Own Energy Saturday�?? BROOKLYN, Michigan (June 13, 2007) - - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) rookie Jason White heads to Michigan International Speedway (MIS) looking to pull his recent string of sol ... Continue reading
Le Mans 24 Hours : A sporting monument for Michelin
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Le Mans 24 Hours - First qualifying for Michelin
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LE MANS 24 HOURS GETS UNDERWAY FOR TEAM BRUICHLADDICH RADICAL
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MANHEIM'S METRO DETROIT AUTO AUCTION CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amanda King June 13, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM'S METRO DETROIT AUTO AUCTION CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY '50s-Themed Anniversary Sale to Include More Than $20,000 in Prizes ATLANTA - Manheim's Metro Detroit Auto Auction will host a special sale on Thursday, June 14, ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile NEXTEL Cup Series Drivers Competing in AT&T 250
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Media Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile VP - Media & Communications, (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com NASCAR NEXTEL CUP DRIVERS COMPETING IN JUNE 23 AT&T 250 NASCAR BUSCH SERIES RACE AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE MIILWAUKEE (June 13, 2007) - NASCAR NEXTEL C ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Brownsburg, Ind. - (June 13, 2007) Last week was a busy week of racing! Before I ventured up to the Torco Race Fuels ... Continue reading
NASCAR Driver Regan Smith Tests at Infineon Raceway
NASCAR Driver Smith Completes Racing School and Test at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (June 13, 2007) - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Regan Smith completed a one-day racing school and partial-day test session at Infineon Raceway on Tuesday in preparation for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series weekend ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Mark Martin in Columbus for Grand-Am Rolex Series Press Conference
NASCAR Star Mark Martin in Columbus For Grand-Am Rolex Series Press Conference Thursday, June 14 at 3 p.m. ET WHAT: NASCAR Star MARK MARTIN announced earlier this year that he will make his Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype debut at the new Iowa Speedway, July 13 – 14. He will be joined Thursday by r ... Continue reading
News from Andretti Green Racing
Andretti Green Racing Public Relations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Andretti Green Racing Pre Race Report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 13, 2007) oso*fresh Pre Race Report - Liberty Challenge oso*fresh [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=9r7ccbcab.0.gczecbcab.rublb5bab.247&ts=S02 53 ... Continue reading
PHH Corporation Releases Key Operating Metrics for First Quarter 2007
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-- PHH Corporation today released certain key operating metrics for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and liquidity information as of March 31, 2007. Investors may refer to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today for additional information. ... Continue reading
Plenty of Pre-Race Activities Scheduled for Sonoma
Plenty of Pre-Race Activities Scheduled for Toyota/Save Mart 350 in Sonoma SONOMA, Calif. (June 13, 2007) - The action won't be limited to the 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway on Sunday, June 24. Whether it's a pre-race concert or a helicopter ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 13, 2007 - Plymouth, Indiana - Plymouth Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" - "Hoosier Tire Half-Century 50" - Presented by the Richard Petty Driving Experience QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Alex Pruett, 56x, Beast-12.908; 2. James Robertson, 42, Robertson-12.979; 3. Travis Youn ... Continue reading
USAC MIDWEST/INDIANA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 13, 2007 - Plymouth, Indiana - Plymouth Speedway - Presented by the Richard Petty Driving Experience FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Andy Nock (#51 Midwest Ventures), 2. Jordan Pennington (#55 Pennington), 3. Caitlin Shaw (#89 Shaw), 4. Chett Gehrke (#93 Gehr ... Continue reading
USAC KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 13, 2007 - Plymouth, Indiana - Plymouth Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" - Presented by the Richard Petty Driving Experience FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tyler Cottongim (#28 Cottongim), 2. Drew Charlson (#21 Charlson), 3. Dakoda Armstrong (#17 C & A), 4. Kyle Hamilton (# ... Continue reading
PR - Inside Track Announces Readers' Choice Awards Winners
Winners Chosen for Inside Track Readers’ Choice Award Canadian Racing Legend Ron Fellows on top in four categories once again For immediate release: June 13, 2007 TORONTO, ON – The votes for the fifth-annual Inside Track Readers’ Choice Awards, presented by Castrol, have been tallied, and the winners were announc ... Continue reading
Reality Racing, Inc. Discovers Unauthorized MySpace Page
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 13 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RRGI) announced today that an unauthorized version of Reality Racing's MySpace page has been posted. Reality Racing's approved MySpace page can be found at http://www.myspace.com/reality_racing. The knockoff page, calling itself the "official page," is ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCCA Launches MySCCA IRVINE, Calif. (June 13, 2007) -- Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) and Haymarket Worldwide announced today the launch of MySCCA.com, a community Web site for SCCA members and enthusiasts. MySCCA.com allows members of the site to post photos and videos, create blogs and ... Continue reading
Silver State Helicopters Announces Collaboration with Orange County Choppers
NEW YORK--Jerry Airola, president and CEO of Silver State Helicopters, recently announced that the company has entered into a newly formed collaboration with Orange County Choppers. A helicopter has been exclusively customized for Orange County Choppers; they will use the helicopter to maximize production at their chop ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Weekly Advisory - Michigan International Speedway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Breakfast - Friday, June 15, 8 a.m. EDT NEXTEL Wake-Up Call - Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. EDT Who: Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Where: Michigan International Speedway Media Center NEXTEL Leade ... Continue reading
The Power Lock® Proves Its Value on Heavy Equipment as Well
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Powerlock International (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to report that in addition to vehicle applications, the Power Lock® anti-theft product works to protect heavy equipment from theft and unauthorized use as well. In an email to Rick Fass, president of Powerlock International, Matt Harder of Eart ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59553) has announced the addition of “Automotive Services Market Report 2007” to their offering. The UK market for automotive services was worth an estimated £16.38bn in 2006 — a 5% increase on 2005 and 27% higher than the figure f ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter #07 Michigan Preview
Tim Sauter #07 Michigan Preview Father’s Day is special for Wisconsin family of racers Tim Sauter and the Green Light Racing team will head to the fast two- mile oval at the Michigan International Raceway to participate in the Michigan 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Growing up in a family of racers makes rac ... Continue reading
Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Graphics Display Controller for Automotive TFT LCD Panels
Highly Integrated Single-Chip SoC for Instrument Clusters Delivers 64-Bit Processing, Powerful Graphics Engines, Peripherals, Interfaces and Embedded DRAM in Compact QFP Package SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology compani ... Continue reading
Transcript of Jimmie Johnson Teleconference Today
________________________________ From: Drew Brown [mailto:dbrown@gmrlive.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:41 PM To: Drew Brown Subject: Transcript of Jimmie Johnson Teleconference Today June 12, 2007 Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo spoke with the media about the season to date and ... Continue reading
Shelby Automobiles and Scott Drake Enterprises Announce Performance Parts Company for New Mustangs
LAS VEGAS--A new performance parts business formed by Shelby Automobiles⢠and Scott Drake Enterprises, Inc. will be introduced at the 33rd Annual Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet on June 14, 2007. The new company, called Shelby Performance Parts, LLC will offer a complete line of products to turn up th ... Continue reading
3rd Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" Signals Where the Safest Drivers Cruise
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Itâs no fluke, residents of Sioux Falls, S.D., maintained their status as the safest drivers in the U.S., according to the third annual âAllstate Americaâs Best Drivers Reportâ¢.â The average driver in Sioux Falls will experience an auto collision every 13.7 years. Compared to ... Continue reading
Automakers Have Different Approaches to Going Green
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA news letter reported a story that asked what's the powertrain of the future? Hybrid electric? Clean diesel? Gasoline? Biofuels? The Detroit News reports that automakers disagree on the best option and some believe that a combination of choices is best for the environment and the c ... Continue reading
ALMS (LE MANS) - LAMY RELISHES RETURN TO PROTOTYPES AT LE MANS
Pedro Lamy, a former works driver for Aston Martin, is back in prototypes with Peugeot. Photo: Andrew Hall Although a bulk of his motorsport career has been in GT, Touring and open-wheel cars (including 32 Formula 1 starts), Pedro Lamy came into his new position as a factory Peugeot driver with a tremendous amount of e ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Featherlite Vantar Village to Debut at Mid-Ohio
The Featherlite Vantaré Village, a new way of doing business at the track while enhancing the motorsports entertainment experience, will be introduced next weekend to the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve during the EMCO Gears Classic June 23-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Cour ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (KENTUCKY) - SERIES NOTES
⢠Kentucky Known For Jump-Starting Careers<P> ⢠Montreal Testing Warms Up Canada<P> ⢠In The Loop: Wallace On A Roll<P> ⢠Joe Balash To Receive Key to Cincinnati<P> ⢠Rookies: Ragan Still On Top; Coleman Looking For Success<P> <P> Competitive Balance The Norm At Kentucky Speedway The only sure ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Franchitti leads Mid-Ohio Open Test<P> 2. In case you missed it: Wallace, Potekhen on teleconference<P> 3. Can someone break Lloydâs winning streak?<P> <P> 1. Franchitti leads Mid-Ohio Open Test: Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during an IndyCar ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Time to Spread the Wealth?
The end is near for the Chevrolet win streak. Maybe. First take a look at the torrid pace Chevy has set this season: - 13 Wins - 7 Poles - 96.7 Average Driver Rating - 3,502 Laps Led - 2,620 Fastest Laps Run After Jeff Gordonâs win at Pocono Raceway, Chevyâs winning streak has reached 12 races. But if past hi ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Grand-Am KONI Challenge Teams To Trek North of The Border
Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) competitors will travel north of the U.S. border this weekend for the first of two Canadian races this season, where championship points leaders from both divisions will look to step onto the top step of the podium for the first time in 2007 at Mospo ... Continue reading
ALMS (LE MANS) - AUDI SECOND OVERALL, FERNANDEZ FASTEST IN LMP2
Allan McNish qualified second on the first day of qualifying at Le Mans. Photo: Andrew Hall Allan McNish and Audi came up just short in the first day of qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans but Adrian Fernandez did not as the American Le Mans Series asserted itself Wednesday at the world's most famous auto race. McNi ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - 24 HOURS OF INDY OFFERS IN-DEPTH LOOK AT 500 RACE DAY
Racing fans can get an unprecedented look at the preparations leading up to the 91st Indianapolis 500 on May 27 through â24 Hours of Indy,â a one-hour special that will air at 7 p.m. (ET) Saturday, June 16 on ESPN2. The preparations for the worldâs largest one-day spectator sporting event are seen from a ... Continue reading
While Caution is Warranted, Child Passengers are Safer When Teen Driver is Their Sibling
Study has implications for 'family exemption' to graduated driver licensing laws PHILADELPHIA, June 14 A study released this week from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm(R) found that while children driven by teens are twice as likely to suffer crash injury as those driven by adults, their ri ... Continue reading
World's Most Efficient Internal Combustion Engine Coming
LONDON and MILAN, Jun 14, 2007; Marketwire reported that the NEVIS Engine Company Ltd. today announced that it has successfully closed its first round of seed funding to help the Company further test and develop awareness of its breakthrough patented technology incorporated within its first functioning prototype. The N ... Continue reading
High School Champs Face Off in Pursuit of National Auto Tech Title in Dearborn June 26th
Father/Son Teams, Storm Survivors, and Returning Champions Part of the Contest's Drama DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After months of classroom study and hands-on practice on motor vehicles, 100 students from across the country are ready to face off in the nation's largest student automotive techni ... Continue reading
Consumers Plan to Employ Gas-Saving Tips to Achieve Greater Fuel Economy According to New Study
Kbb.com Editors Name Top Picks: Great Vehicles with Good Fuel Economy in Every Category IRVINE, Calif., June 14 -- With gas prices on the rise this summer, there is no shortage of fuel economy advice available to consumers who want to save a few dollars at the pump. Drivers are often encouraged to improve their vehicle ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Receives Two Awards for Service Parts Distribution Excellence
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., June 13 -- Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) was recently acknowledged as top automotive parts distribution network in the United States. Carlisle & Company surveyed over 14,000 Parts Managers representing 19 automotive brands across America to determine the best performing company. "Being selected as ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: June Fuel Prices Remain Over $3
AURORA, Ill., June 13 -- While some downstate Illinois counties and northern Indiana have seen a price decrease, statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana remain over $3. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 2 ... Continue reading
Havoline Joins Forces with Operation Homefront to Help Support America's Military Families
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Products Company today announced that its Havoline® with Deposit Shield⢠motor oil brand is launching a national program with Operation Homefront, a non-profit, military support organization, to assist Americaâs military dependents with a spouse deployed overseas. The program cal ... Continue reading
Misaligned Japanese Yen Subject to Action Under New U.S. Senate Bill
WASHINGTON--Stephen Collins, President of the Automotive Trade Policy Council, whose members include DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, issued the following statement regarding the Senate Finance Committeeâs introduction today of the âCurrency Exchange Rate Oversig ... Continue reading
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. & LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World & FreedomRoads, Americaâs largest retailers of RVs and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced it has promoted key personnel to their Executive Management Team. The promotions for the consolidated Camping World & FreedomRoads include: Ken Marshall to ... Continue reading
AAA Invites Fans for Virtual Drive at Roush Automotive Collection
No. 6 NEXTEL Cup driver David Ragan to sign autographs DEARBORN, Mich., June 13 -- Race fans can virtually experience roaring around the Daytona International Speedway at more than 180 mph, thanks to AAA's simulated racecar. The cyber drive is part of the AAA Motorsports exhibit during the Roush Automotive Collection o ... Continue reading
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