2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 270 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT) Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 189.8 x 70.7 x 57.9 in. Tires: 215/55R17 Cargo volume: 15.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
All Mazda Vehicles From Car-Carrying Vessel Cougar Ace to Be Scrapped
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2006; Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that all of the U.S.- and Canada-bound Mazda vehicles from the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized off the Aleutian Islands in late July, would be scrapped. "After thorough testing by engineers from our North American and Japanese ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, TX Dec 15, 2006; The price for a gallon of gas in Texas has remained relatively flat since the end of last week, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price is $2.191 a gallon, about the same as last week. The highest average on this week's survey is in the Austin - San Marcos are ... Continue reading
Wildberger Named SCCA Pro Racing President
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2006) â SCCA Pro Racingâs Board of Directors announced that it has hired Bob Wildberger to be its next President. Wildberger comes to SCCA Pro Racing after a colorful motorsports career at DaimlerChrysler, which saw him last serve as Senior Manager of Dodge Motorsports before his retir ... Continue reading
Wildberger Named SCCA Pro Racing President
For Immediate Release Wildberger Named SCCA Pro Racing President ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing's Board of Directors announced that it has hired Bob Wildberger to be its next President. Wildberger comes to SCCA Pro Racing after a colorful motorsports career at DaimlerChrysler, which saw him last serve ... Continue reading
Diamond Glass Companies Introduces New 'Chat Feature' to Their Web Site
KINGSTON, Pa., Dec. 15 -- On Monday, December 18th, 2006, Diamond Glass Companies will be launching a new "interactive chat feature" to their consumer website at http://www.diamondglassco.com/. This new, state-of-the-art customer service feature will enable Diamond representatives to "initiate or respond to" online cha ... Continue reading
All Mazda Vehicles From Car-Carrying Vessel Cougar Ace to Be Scrapped
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that all of the U.S.- and Canada-bound Mazda vehicles from the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized off the Aleutian Islands in late July, would be scrapped. "After thorough testing by engineers from our North American and Japanese R&D ... Continue reading
Honda Racing F1 Team - Jerez Test Report
Please find attached the Jerez test report from the Honda Racing F1 Team. The pdf is attached safe and free from viruses. ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Invites Media to Attend Its 36th Annual Event in Scottsdale
--Barrett-Jackson Auction Company: WHAT: A media credential application form is available online for media interested in covering the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale Jan. 13-21, 2007. WHERE: The credential application can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com under the media tab located on the sidebar o ... Continue reading
Ferro Board Elects James F. Kirsch Chairman
CLEVELAND--The Board of Directors of Ferro Corporation has elected James F. Kirsch as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kirsch had been President and Chief Executive Officer at the Company since December 2005. He joined Ferro in 2004 as President and Chief Operating Officer. Before coming to Ferro, M ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Parrot, the market leader for Bluetooth® mobile phone devices, is pleased to announce a global commercial agreement with Paser, an Italian firm specialized in electronics for the automobile world. Indeed, the two companies have joined forces to produce and distribute a dedicated electronic system for st ... Continue reading
ROUSH MANUFACTURING IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF MUSTANG PAINTED BODY KITS
For Immediate Release ROUSH MANUFACTURING IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF MUSTANG PAINTED BODY KITS LIVONIA, Mich. (December 15, 2006) - A great majority of companies which sell body kits and other automotive parts are forced to use outside vendors for their design, engineering, and manufacturing due to a lack of internal ... Continue reading
UC Irvine Extension Offers Unique and Comprehensive Motor Fleet Safety Course
IRVINE, Calif.--Today’s motor fleet managers face new challenges such as escalating insurance costs and potentially higher liability rates. To meet the demands of this changing industry, UC Irvine Extension is offering a new course entitled “Motor Fleet Safety for the Safety and Health Professional” which explore ... Continue reading
Xtrac reveals new gearboxes at PRI show
Immediate: Thursday, 14 December 2006 Xtrac reveals new gearboxes at PRI show ... and addresses global motorsport market seminar Transmission specialist Xtrac will present its brand new 529 gearbox for sportscar racing and 516 gearbox for touring car championships at one of the world's largest motor racing trade exhibi ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Price Adjustments on Seven 2007 Models
Mid-year Price Adjustment on Seven Toyota Models TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced new manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for seven models in its Toyota vehicle lineup. The price adjustment for the seven models reflects an average MSRP increase of $136, or 0 ... Continue reading
Allegheny Technologies Announces 30% Dividend Increase, and Voluntary Pension Contribution
PITTSBURGH--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated today announced actions designed to continue to increase shareholder value. The Board of Directors increased ATI’s quarterly dividend by 30% to $0.13 per share. In addition, ATI made a voluntary contribution of $100 million to its U.S. defined benefit pension plan on No ... Continue reading
Keynote Speech - ENDING OUR OIL ADDICTION NOW
From his youth in Australia to career experiences in Europe, Africa and all parts of the United States, Terry has developed expertise in business, farming, education, non-profit, the environment, the arts, and government. A United States Coast Guard-licensed ship captain, Terry has long been drawn to the undersea world ... Continue reading
Sales of Portable Navigation Devices Exceed Even the Most Optimistic Forecasts
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47134) has announced the addition of Growth Strategies for Portable and Embedded Navigation Markets in Europe to their offering. This latest ITS and telematics report is a comprehensive appraisal of the European navigation market, providi ... Continue reading
Martin Carter to Lead Kaiser Aluminum’s Common Alloy Unit
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--Kaiser Aluminum announced today that Martin Carter is joining the company as vice president-general manager, common alloy products effective the first quarter of 2007. In this newly created leadership post, Carter will oversee common alloy extrusion and forging operations serving the general eng ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Makes Three-Part Holiday Donation
- Chrysler Group donates $50,000 to the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan to fund therapy programs to increase mobility - Chrysler Group also sponsors Michigan National Guard troops and donates funds to the Detroit Press Club AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda presented $50, ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Dec. 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 10 percent for the three months ended November 30, 2006. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 2 percent growth from base revenues, a 7 percent increase from acquisitions and a 1 percent contribution ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Secures Global Partnership in the British Airways Executive Club
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 15 -- National Car Rental, operated by Vanguard Car Rental, has a new 3 year contract with British Airways within the British Airways Executive Club. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060717/NCRLOGO ) The global agreement between National and British Airways is worldwide and covers all poi ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Launches New Addition to its MobileNavigator(TM) Brand Software
MobileNavigator Classic(TM) offers road-tested navigation software for entry-level navigation products CHICAGO, Dec. 15 -- NAVIGON, creators of the award-winning MobileNavigator (MN) brand software that is used in more navigation products than any other software, today introduced MN Classic(TM), the newest addition to ... Continue reading
Navistar Provides Update on 2006 Operationsand Restatement Progress
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today reported substantially increased truck shipments and relatively flat engine shipments for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2006. Worldwide shipments of school buses, Class 6-7 medium trucks and Class 8 heavy trucks totaled 147,400 units, up 14 percent from th ... Continue reading
Nissan Donates $10,000 and Continues Area Dealer Toy Drive for DC Chapter of Toys for Tots
WASHINGTON--In coordination with six-week long toy drive at 23 local area Nissan dealers, Nissan North America’s Mid-Atlantic Region today presented a $10,000 donation to the Washington DC Chapter of Toys for Tots. The check was presented during Mix 107.3’s Jack Diamond Morning Show which broadcasted live from the ... Continue reading
Scania Brings Forward Year-end Report
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) has decided to bring forward the publication of the Year-end Report for 2006. The report will be made public on Thursday 25 January, instead of 8 February. Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of ind ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Richard J. Taggart and Donald J. Stebbins to Board of Directors
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 15 -- Visteon Corporation announced today that Richard J. Taggart , executive vice president and chief financial officer for Weyerhaeuser Co, and Donald J. Stebbins, Visteon president and chief operating officer, have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective Dec. 15, 2 ... Continue reading
Regent South Beach Rolls Out Nightly Turndown and 'Car-Sitting' for Select Luxury Vehicles
At Regent South Beach, Luxury Vehicles are the New VIP Guest MIAMI, Dec. 15 -- In celebration of its grand opening, The Regent South Beach launches an offering perfect for the wheels-obsessed scene of South Beach: nightly car turndown service and -- for an elite few -- overnight car-sitting. The nightly tuck-in is avai ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production Launch of 'Outlander' SUV at Okazaki Plant Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 15, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that it starts production of "Outlander" SUV at Okazaki plant, located in Okazaki City, Aichi P ... Continue reading
JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks (JEGS)
JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks DELAWARE, Ohio (December 15, 2006) - Just days after announcing its sponsorship of veteran NASCAR racer Kenny Wallace, JEGS Mail Order has unveiled a comprehensive contingency program for the country's most popular form of auto racing. The Delawa ... Continue reading
Car Leasing Up 21 Percent from Last Year: Edmunds.com Reveals Top Five Lease Deals
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Automobile leasing is on the rise, up 21 percent from last year. Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive consumer information, today named the best current national lease deals. The complete story, Best Lease Deals for the Holidays, can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/advice/strategies ... Continue reading
Key Ford Leaders to Report Straight to CEO For More Global Focus
DETROIT December 15, 2006; David Runk writing for the AP reoported that more of Ford Motor Co.'s key leaders will report directly to Chief Executive Alan Mulally as part of a realignment designed to create a global business approach and speed the development of new vehicles. The nation's second-largest automaker has al ... Continue reading
--Silicon Valley Leadership Group: WHAT: Silicon Valley Leadership Group will hold a press conference to announce a comprehensive 11-point plan to encourage Silicon Valley employers and workers to engage in greenhouse gas reduction efforts. The plan includes 11 pillars that will promote new thinking and business level ... Continue reading
Diesel Drivers Report Superior Real-World Fuel Efficiency
EPA 'YourMPG' Data Reveal Diesel Vehicle Drivers Consistently Achieve Higher MPG Than Figures Displayed On Window Stickers WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Diesel-powered vehicles deliver more real-world miles per gallon than the numbers on new-car window stickers currently indicate, according to the U.S. Environmental Protectio ... Continue reading
The XC60 Concept a Glimpse of the Next Volvo XC - and of the Future of Volvo's Design Language
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Volvo Car Corporation today released the first official images of the XC60 Concept that will be unveiled at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. Scheduled to be shown to the world January 7, 2007, the XC60 Concept looks towards Volvo's future on two significant fronts: it offe ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche to Open Washington Auto Show
Top Name in Auto Industry Headlines D.C. Show WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- In a joint statement, The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) today announced that Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and the Hea ... Continue reading
AIAM Applauds ITC Decision to Eliminate Steel Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Association of International Automobile Manufacturers President and CEO Mike Stanton issued the following statement today: "AIAM applauds today's decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to eliminate duties on corrosion resistant steel from Australia, Canada, France and Japan. This de ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Donates $75,000 to Victory Junction Gang Camp
Attached is a photo of Richard Petty, Kyle Petty and Bruce Johnston, WIX brand manager. They are holding the Route WIX 1969 Ford Torino Talladega die cast collectible which was sold to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp (see details in the release below). Thanks, John Mader NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johns ... Continue reading
IP Issues Auto Collections Commemorate Chips to Mark 25th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2006 Contact: Pat Getter 702.794.3114 <mailto:pgetter@imperialpalace.com> pgetter@imperialpalace.com IP Issues Auto Collections Commemorate Chips Three Limited Edition $5 Checks Mark 25th Anniversary LAS VEGAS - Squeal those wheels, cruise on by and drive right over to the Imperial Palace ... Continue reading
Auto Suppliers Response To International Trade Commission Ruling on Imported Steel Tariffs
Statement May Be Attributed To Ann Wilson, Vice President, Government Affairs Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Auto suppliers are pleased the International Trade Commission ruled today that the U.S. steel industry no longer needs protection from four of the six countries in question th ... Continue reading
Brembo Introduces NASCAR Pedal Box at PRI
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Operation Lifesaver Offers Holiday Safety Tips for Drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 14 -- As the busy holiday season moves into high gear, the safety education group Operation Lifesaver is sharing its "Top 10 Safety Tips" for motorists. Operation Lifesaver, a national, non- profit safety education group seeking to eliminate deaths and injuries at railroad crossings and along rail ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Track Major M&A Trends and Developments undertaken by Via Michelin
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47058) has announced the addition of Via Michelin - Company Profile to their offering. This Company Profile will assists individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market innovations, and selecting a ... Continue reading
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