Sonic Automotive, Inc. Revises Annual Earnings Target
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today revised the Company's earnings target for the year ending December 31, 2008. The Company now expects that its diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the year will be in the range of $1.65 to $1.85. This lower earnings target is primarily a refl ... Continue reading
Parker Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Earnings Report and Webcast Set for July 31
CLEVELAND, July 14 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, will release its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year earnings before the market opens on Thursday, July 31, 2008, followed by its quarterly conference call at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. During the call, the com ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 14 -- The Chrysler Foundation announced today its donation of $50,000 to the Victory Junction Gang Camp to honor Richard Petty and his 50-year motorsports career in NASCAR as a driver and team owner. "No one has done more for the sport of NASCAR than Richard Petty, and Chrysler is proud to hav ... Continue reading
1. Dixon provides No. 100: Scott Dixonâs victory in the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway was the 100th for Chip Ganassi Racing Teams in six motorsports series since its inception in 1990 as a one-car Indy car racing program. Of the 100 wins, 22 have come in the IndyCar Series - the first with Juan Pab ... Continue reading
Today is Deadline for New Auto Insurance Pricing System Based on Driving Record Not ZIP Code
20 Years After Vote, Insurers Must Show They are Complying With Prop 103 Rules SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today is the deadline for every auto insurer in the state to submit new plans to the Insurance Commissioner detailing a new rate setting system that complies with the rules of the land ... Continue reading
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES ANNOUNCES AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION
Lord Drayson will visit pediatric cancer patients in Columbus, Ohio as part of the Series' new relationship with the Austin Hatcher Foundation. Columbus, OH - The American Le Mans Series officially kicks off its affiliation with the Austin Hatcher Foundation on Tuesday as four of the world's top sports car drivers visi ... Continue reading
Delphi Diesel approved for Truck Racing
Warwick, UK. Diesel, Delphiâs fuel system cleaner, has been approved for use by the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) for teams competing in the 2008 Delphi British Truck Racing Championship. The additive contains a number of key elements to enhance the fuelâs ability to clean, protect and restore, ther ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers Bluetooth Hands-Free System on 15 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., July 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. currently offers integrated Bluetooth(R) hands-free wireless systems in 15 models and will make it available on the all-new 2009 Venza when it goes on sale this fall. With more states enacting laws that prohibit driving while talking on handheld cell p ... Continue reading
Shell Kicks Off Third Quarter With All-New 'Stop Gunky Build-Up' Fuels Campaign
Campaign Continues to Educate Motorists That 'All Gasolines are Not the Same' HOUSTON, July 14 -- The Shell Passionate Experts campaign continues to take the lead in educating motorists about the importance of fuel quality through advertising and promotions in 2008. Beginning June 30 through September 28, the 2008 camp ... Continue reading
It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out to extend its lead even further. Specific design modifications, a further refined interior design, the new generation of the optiona ... Continue reading
PRIAULX CONCLUDES FIRST HALF OF WTCC SEASON WITH PODIUM FINISH FOR BMW
Estoril, 13th July 2008. Andy Priaulx (GB) successfully reduced the gap to the leaders in the FIA World Touring Car Championship. At the âCircuito do Estorilâ the BMW Team UK driver claimed third in the second race of the day, while in race one the 33-year-old finished sixth. BMW Team Italy-Spainâs Fé ... Continue reading
Citroen's Custom Show Cars On Display at British International Motorshow
Citroën will be exhibiting two unique custom-made show cars on its stand, S11, at this year's prestigious British International Motor Show - the C-Surf and the C6 Pallas. The unique models, designed and built by custom-car experts, Darren Horton Design and re-trimmed by Auto-Kit, will share the stage with 5 other UK p ... Continue reading
FORD FLEX OFFERS IDEAL PACKAGE FOR CARPOOLING; COMMUTERS DETERMINE DRIVE-TIME ETIQUETTE
* Carpooling can be a workable solution for friends or neighbors looking to save money on gas by sharing rides. * Setting ground rules can ease tension and discomfort during the commute. * The 2009 Ford Flex offers the space, comfort and features to make carpooling a snap. DEARBORN, Mich., July 14, 2008 â Carpooli ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter Completes 27,000 Mile Round Trip To India
Demonstrating Volkswagen's reputation for durability, quality and appetite for adventurous travels, a Volkswagen Transporter has successfully completed a 27,000 mile trip to the southern tip of India and back. ... Continue reading
Sensational Furai Concept Heads Mazda Line-Up For BIMS
The sensational Mazda Furai concept car, which made its world premiere at the Detroit Show in January and performed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, will head a line-up of 18 Mazda cars on display at the British International Motor Show from 23 July. ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., July 14 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today a motorsports gathering in partnership with Paul Miller Audi in Parsippany, NJ on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008. Local customers and prospects will be hosted to welcome world-renowned race car drivers Marco Werner and Lucas Luhr. Audi drivers already hit t ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE RACING MUSTANGS RACE INTO SUNDAY ELIMINATIONS IN DENVER
(DENVER, CO) --- There is good news and bad news at John Force Racing heads into the eliminations tomorrow at the 29th annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals. The good news is all four JFR Ford Mustangs will be pulling up to the starting line after qualifying for the race. The bad news is team leader John Force will have to ... Continue reading
Coughlin out-drives opponents en route to quarterfinal showing in Denver
DENVER -- Pro Stock veteran Jeg Coughlin Jr. looked as sharp as ever in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, racing to an elite eight finish at Denver's Bandimere Speedway with some great driving. Coughlin beat both of his Sunday foes off the launch pad but was caught and passed by Greg Anderson three-quarters of the way dow ... Continue reading
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Adds Thrifty Car Rental as New Preferred Partner
Southwest Airlines and Thrifty Team up to Offer Triple Credits to Members of the Carrier's Frequent Flyer Program DALLAS, July 14 -- Southwest Airlines welcomes Thrifty Car Rental as a new preferred partner to the airline's award-winning frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. The partnership with Thrifty, effective Jul ... Continue reading
Simple Integration Of Mobile Phone Into Car Radio
Using a mobile phone whilst driving is dangerous and will attract a heavy fine and penalty points for drivers in the UK, but the Hamburg MP68 has an integrated Bluetooth wireless module that solves the problem. The car radio and the mobile phone recognize one another as soon as the mobile is switched on in the vehicle. ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Acura TL to Debut This Fall
TORRANCE, Calif, U.S.A., The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first eve ... Continue reading
A1GP To Give Maximum Sponsor Exposure
London, Great Britain â Close exciting racing and maximum exposure for its sponsors and partners are the criteria for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport and its new Powered by Ferrari car for season four. With this in mind the chassis already has a re-designed engine cover. A1GP Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Hollingsw ... Continue reading
Citroen's Green Ambition For New Airdream Initiative
Citroën is unveiling a new environmental programme for its award winning range - Airdream. The programme will identify the cleanest and most environmentally friendly vehicles in the Citroën range and award them with the Airdream signature. ... Continue reading
CSI Integrates HyperWorks Simulation Tools into Its Automotive Product Development Process
CSI's Automotive Department uses HyperWorks technology for crash test simulation TROY, Mich., July 14 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empower innovation and decision-making, today announced that CSI, S.p.A. -- one of Europe's leading suppliers of testing, engineeri ... Continue reading
New Mazda RX-8 R3 Delivers Even More Driving Fun
Later this year Mazda is introducing a new version of its unique rotary-engined, four-seater, four-door coupe - the Mazda RX-8 R3. Powered by an improved version of the 231ps twin-rotor engine, the new R3 will offer drivers a heightened experience with faster steering, chassis and engine responses, more refinement, mor ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Provides New and Used Car Pricing for iPhone Users
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 14 -- Owners of the new iPhone(TM) 3G from Apple(R) (as well as the first-generation iPhone and iPod touch) have easy access to new and used car prices via the NADAguides.com iPhone site, iphone.nadaguides.com, allowing them to access car prices within a few strokes. iPhone and iPod touch(TM) u ... Continue reading
Penske Earns ASE Certification for its Technician-Training Maintenance Program
The certification of Penske's program is an industry first for vehicle maintenance training READING, Pa., July 14 -- Today, Penske Truck Leasing announced it received certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the company's Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) program ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Aims For Zero Accidents
At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo. ... Continue reading
Brisbane BMW Poised for Growth as New Westside Dealership Opens
Westside BMW is the first luxury car dealer to service Brisbane's western growth corridor that stretches through Forest Lake and out to Ipswich and Springfield. The $18 million Westside BMW development is built on a 5,000m² site on Monier Road, Darra, and has a showroom large enough to accommodate 18 new BMW vehicles ... Continue reading
50 Million Peugeot Vehicles Produced - 1891 to 2008
As the world's oldest continuous motoring brand, Peugeot has gone from strength to strength since 1891, and is proud to announce the production of its 50-millionth vehicle. From its pioneering days as a family business, Peugeot has expanded beyond recognition in little more than a century. From its current 24 productio ... Continue reading
NBC4 Launches NBC Washington Traffic Cam
Mobile Application Helps Commuters Plan Ahead With Access to Live Roadside Cameras and Provides Valuable Real-Time Traffic Information WASHINGTON, July 14 -- NBC4 has partnered with 3rd Dimension, Inc. to launch today NBC Washington Traffic Cam, a free service* for mobile phone users providing live, up-to-the-second tr ... Continue reading
SEAT Awarded Port of Barcelona's Distinguished Loader 2008 Prize
The Port of Barcelona's Loaders' Association (Círculo de Cargadores) has awarded SEAT its coveted Distinguished Loader 2008 prize, thanks to the implementation of the new rail transport line linking the Martorell plant to Barcelona's port facilities, which came into service last January. Other loaders involved in SEAT ... Continue reading
As part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2009, the ELLE Fashion Star award, the 'Mercedes', will be conferred for the first time on July 19, 2008. The new award will honour exceptional personalities in the international fashion scene in three categories: Platinum, Best Collection and Newcomer. In an e ... Continue reading
Cutting-edge XWD Mated With Saab 2.0-liter
Saab's innovative all-wheel-drive system - Saab XWD –- is to be offered with 2.0-liter turbo power for 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi models. Launched to wide acclaim with a 2.8V6 turbo engine, XWD will now be extended to include Aero, Vector and Linear specifications with a 'classic' Saab 210 hp/ 154 kW four-cyl ... Continue reading
The New Audi Q5: Concentrated Hi-Tech For Maximum Efficiency
Energy recuperation and optimized temperature management Systematic engine downsizing Intelligent detail features from the modular efficiency platform INGOLSTADT, Germany - July 14, 2008: Audi is maintaining its successful efficiency strategy: the new Audi Q5, the sports car in the SUV category, is its latest model to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 2008 H1 Sales Up 52 Percent in China
Mercedes-Benz H1 sales up 52 percent y/y in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7056/Mercedes-Benz-H1-sales-up-52-y-y-i n-Chi na.html Shanghai, July 14 (Gasgoo.com) German automaker Daimler AG recently said that sales of its Mercedes-Benz brand grew 52% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2008 in the Chinese mark ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Mass., July 14 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of vehicle and driver programs, including its flagship roadside assistance service, announced that it has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide emergency roadside assistance to their customers, beginning with model ... Continue reading
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