Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi EVO - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Mitsubishi EVO. In the first episode of this 3-part series The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer rides with Mike Evanoff, Mitsubishi Motors' Manager of Product Planning, and discusses the new Lancer EVO. In episodes 2 and 3, Mark rides with a professional rally racer ... Continue reading
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Friday, Feb. 15, 2008) * Improving Public Health and the Environment for Local Communities is Just a Click Away *Contact: Cathy Milbourn, (202) 564-4355 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov* *A new EPA Web site ... Continue reading
Please click here if unable to view: http://www.atpevents.com/atpnews Albert Torres Events Newsletter Week of Feb.15th, 2008 Loca Events | ATP Store | Upcomming Salsa Congress's | Los Angeles Salsa Congress Want to go to Colombia?? Trip to Cali Colombia!! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16th, 2008 Open @ 7pm for Dinner at Guitarras ... Continue reading
Bryan Silas & Company Encouraged By Daytona Performance
Bryan Silas & Company Encouraged By Daytona Performance DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 15, 2008) - - Even with the unfortunate finish, ARCA RE/MAX Series sophomore driver Bryan Silas of Stuart, Florida has no doubt in his mind that he'll put his Fast Track Racing team back in the top-10, especially after his notewort ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--The media and public are invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for Buddy Stubbs’ expanded operations to Anthem. The ceremony will take place at the future main entrance at 41715 N. 41st Dr, Anthem, AZ on February 20 at 11 AM. The ceremony will feature speakers including Buddy Stubbs and the ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Closes $35 Million Private Placement
-- Lehman Brothers Joined as the Lead Investor - -- Net Proceeds Expected to Accelerate Acquisitions and Expand Production Capacity -- WUHAN, Hubei, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola Recycling LLC Revs UpRecycling Efforts at the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--NASCAR fans will have the opportunity to recycle this weekend at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Daytona 500, with support from Coca-Cola Recycling. Coca-Cola Recycling will debut its new 24-foot interactive trailer, designed to educate fans on the benefits of recycling, and encourage them to drop ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Oshkosh Corporation
--Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Me ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Accessories Corp Announces Very Positive 1st Quarter Results
MILFORD, Iowa--Cycle Country (AMEX:ATC), a leading supplier of ATV accessories, Plastic Wheel Covers, Golf Car Accessories, Oil Filters and Contract Manufacturing services announces Earnings of $0.11 per share on Total Revenue of $5.0M for its recently completed Q1, 2008. This compares to the first quarter of FY2007 EP ... Continue reading
Daytona's Motors Keep Running Through Aggreko's Power
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Aggreko LLC, the world's leading supplier of temporary power and temperature control solutions, will again provide large-scale power generation and temperature control for NASCAR's premiere event, the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 17th. This year's race marks the 50th anniversary in it ... Continue reading
Ener1 to Present at February Roth Capital 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jerry Herlihy, will deliver an investor presentation at the Roth Capital 20th Annual OC Growth Conference at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, February 21st. The conference is being held ov ... Continue reading
CARROLLTON, Texas--Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. today introduces 1- and 3-Watt high-power LEDs that deliver high luminosity, long operating life and system efficiency in a broad range of solid-state lighting designs. Part of Everlight’s XcelLED(TM) series, the EHP-AX08/P01 (1-Watt) and EHP-AX08/P03 (3-Watt) familie ... Continue reading
Fritz Henkel Award for Innovation 2007
DUESSELDORF, Germany and GULPH MILLS, Pa., Feb. 15 -- Since 1982, Henkel has been challenging its employees to strive for the Fritz Henkel Award for Innovation by creating and commercializing new product ideas. To win the award, named after company founder Fritz Henkel (1848-1930), the ideas must show both a high degre ... Continue reading
Goodyear Using 'Get There' Ad Campaign to Lead Race Fans to Daytona
Company's leadership in race tires translates to 'Follow the Leader' advertisement DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- As the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three largest racing series, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company this weekend is unveiling its newest advertising messages to reinforce its leadership role in NASC ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Driven by growing demand, Haldex (STO:HLDX) increases its manufacturing footprint in Mexico through completion of a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to production of the latest generation of Limited Slip Couplings and Differentials. Located in the emerging Castro del Rio Indus ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Chairman Elected as Deputy to the 11th National People's Congress
HARBIN, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. (or "the Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile specialty micro-motors, and other special motors, today announced that Mr. Tianfu Yang, Chairman of the Board and C ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with Unveil of Diamond-Encrusted Car
HOT WHEELS(r) KICKS OFF 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH UNVEIL OF DIAMOND-ENCRUSTED CAR AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR Year-Long Celebration Activities Include Designer's Challenge(tm) Die-Cast Car Line, Cross Country Road Trip and Auction of One-of-a-Kind Jeweled Car EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (February 15, 2008) - Hot Wheels(r) today announced ... Continue reading
IAS Introduces Lowest Fees Ever for SmartDealerProducts and CNA eContracting Within SmartMenu
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Dealers can now get the SmartDealerProducts suite for the lowest license fees ever, $25 a month with no minimum warranty production requirement with IAS' new eBusiness initiative! New Low Fee Structure Dealers using eRating, eContracting, and eRemittance on all IAS contracts pay no license fee ... Continue reading
ITW Reports 15.8 Percent Growth in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended January 31, 2008
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 15.8 percent for the three months ended January 31, 2008. Growth in revenues was primarily due to contributions from acquisitions and translation. Total revenues were in line with Company expectations. On a segment basis ... Continue reading
Long-E International, Inc. Retains CCG Elite as Investor Relations Counsel
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Long-E International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LOGE), ("Long-E" or the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electronic systems and components in China, announced today it has retained CCG Elite to design and execute its investor relations campaign. Long-E's broad pro ... Continue reading
New Team includes Driver Tomas Scheckter and Manager John Cummiskey LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 -- After a top five finish in the Indianapolis 500 last season, Luczo Dragon Racing, LLC has a new driver, a veteran team manager, a three-race IRL schedule planned for the 2008 IndyCar season and will continue to donate its racing ... Continue reading
Mason Motorsports continues with Goodyear Tires
Mason Motorsports will compete in the 2008 WSORR PRO Super Buggy division on Goodyear Tires. See Attached. ... Continue reading
National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Jacksonville Auto Show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Life-saving highway driving tips were presented today as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour by top professional truck drivers. The Jacksonville International Car and Truck Show provided the perfect backdrop for t ... Continue reading
Nexteppe Test-Pilots Mobile Marketing Technology: New York Toyota Dealer’s Success Story
BOHEMIA, N.Y.--Nexteppe Business Solutions and New York Auto Giant’s Atlantic Toyota test-piloted a mobile marketing campaign and experienced an overwhelming response, with 805 leads generated in five days. The next generation in automobile dealership lead management has arrived and it’s in mobile marketing. The Mo ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Bradenton Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK, BRADENTON, FL. Friday, February 15, 2008 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SHARP, STEWARD LEAD LUCAS OIL SERIES QUALIFIERS AT BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK BRADENTON, Fla. - The first day of qualifying got unde ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Subsidiary, JLG Industries, Awarded USD $24.7M Contract from U.S. Navy
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced that its access equipment subsidiary, JLG Industries, Inc., the world's leading producer of access equipment, was awarded a delivery order valued at USD $24.7 million for 197 JLG® Millennia Military Vehicle (MMV) telescopic material handlers for the U.S. Navy. The order was ... Continue reading
PR: CHARLES SHERRILL WINS SANDBLAST RALLY IN MITSUBISHI EVO 4
For Immediate Release - Raleigh, North Carolina, February 15, 2008 CHARLES SHERRILL WINS SANDBLAST RALLY IN MITSUBISHI EVO 4 * NASA Rally Sport sanctioned Sandblast Rally took place in Cheraw, SC * Dimiters rolls on last stage dashing second place hopes * Sorensen roars into top 10 with 2WD Saab Charles Sherrill and co ... Continue reading
PR: ELY WINS OVERALL AT SANDBLAST RALLYMOTO(TM), EMBRO WINS DAKAR CLASS
For Immediate Release - Raleigh, North Carolina, February 15, 2008 ELY WINS OVERALL AT SANDBLAST RALLYMOTO(TM), EMBRO WINS DAKAR CLASS * NASA Rally Sport sanctioned Sandblast Rally took place in Cheraw, SC * Over 80 car and motorcycle teams * Dakar bikes fascinate crowd Motorcycle riders returned to the town of Cheraw ... Continue reading
Progressive Receives U.S. Patent for Its Concierge Claims Service Method
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Leading auto insurer Progressive has a long history of innovations. And, on January 29, 2008, it received U.S. Patent No. 7,324,951 for one of its methods of processing vehicle damage claims, which it calls its concierge level of claims service. This service helps to save drivers time and effort ... Continue reading
Safety Declares First Quarter 2008 Dividend and
BOSTON--The Board of Directors of Safety Insurance Group, Inc. today approved a $0.40 per share quarterly cash dividend on its issued and outstanding common stock, payable on March 14, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 3, 2008. Safety plans to announce its 2007 annual results on March 10 ... Continue reading
SLR 722GT brochure now online.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo. A. Borras RENNtech 1369 N KIllian DR. Lake Park, FL 33403 561.845.7888 561.845.6777 fax http://www.renntechmercedes.com Lake Park, FL - 15FEB2008 - SLR.Club Trophy USA Brochure Posted to RENNTECH Site. When RENNTECH and RML announced that the fearsome Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722GT t ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Receives $133.8 Million Order from BAE Systems for Production of MRAP Vehicles
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a subcontract order worth approximately $133.8 million with defense contractor BAE Systems to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP ... Continue reading
SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc New Commercial To Air Nationally Starting on President's Day!!
SpongeTech Initiates an Advertising Contract that will Run for the Next Six Months and Reach Millions of Viewers! NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) announced today that the company will start airing a new commercial for its Auto Wash & Wax System on Monday, February 18th (Pre ... Continue reading
Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Hawaii
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Hawaii Date: 2/15/2008 10:08:02 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ ... Continue reading
Stacey David GearZ, Now On SPEED February 23rd
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SEATTLE--Techalt, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TCLT) ("Techalt" or the "Company") today reports it has entered into negotiations to acquire a domestic company with a technology that detects and tracks humans and vehicles. The Company is currently in its due diligence review. This target company provides a software that differenti ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Builds First Radial 63-inch Tire
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., has produced the company’s first prototype giant radial 63-inch tire in its Ohio facility. Titan announced its commitment to produce these large radial tires, used in the mining industry, in May 2007. “This project has been an ... Continue reading
HIGH POINT & RALEIGH, N.C.--Cleantechnics International, Inc., today announces that Waste Industries USA, Inc., has chosen its bypass oil filtration system to begin to outfit its fleet of heavy trucks. Waste Industries has begun to install the CTI filters on its fleet in Garner, NC, and will expand the program over tim ... Continue reading
First-of-its-kind Virtual Garage for Car Fans Launched by New York Auto Show
NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- Described as "the virtual automobile community site" by Show Director, Candida Romanelli, Virtual Garage is designed to give car enthusiasts around the world the chance to show-off images and videos of their cars through the New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) website. NYIAS is the first ... Continue reading
MetLife Offers Six Savvy Tips for the New Car Shopper
WARWICK, R.I.--Although how Presidents' Day became a time to celebrate America's infatuation with the automobile has never been explained, savvy consumers know that the third Monday in February is an excellent time to secure great deals on this yearâs models. To get the most for their money, many discerning car bu ... Continue reading
US MOTOGP (INDIANAPOLIS,, IN.) - LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FORMED FOR INAUGURAL MotoGP RACE
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and dignitaries from the Indianapolis area have created an inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP Local Organizing Committee to roll out the red carpet for fans coming to town for the event Sept. 12-14. The Red Bull Indianapolis GP will be the 14th of 18 races on the 2008 MotoGP World Champi ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - PEUGEOT SETS SIGHTS ON SEBRING WITH 12 HOURS ENTRY
Peugeot will enter its diesel-powered 908 factory prototype in the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. On the heels of an impressive showing last month at the American Le Mans Series Winter Test, Peugeot announced Friday that it will compete for the first time in North America by enter ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - #36 SHARK ENERGY DRINK DODGE WITH KENNY WALLACE NATONWIDE ADVANCE
Daytona International Speedway â Camping World 300 Driver: Kenny Wallace Sponsor: Shark Energy Drink Crew Chief: Rick Gay Head Mechanic: Ed Buffington Team Owner: Mimi Fitz From Kenny: âTwo weeks before Daytona, Armando and everyone at Fitz Motorsports were able to finish this deal. Iâm very excited abou ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Eric McClure/ Hefty® brand Chevrolet Notes of Interest
* McClure Honors Laura Chichester During Speedweeks o Eric McClure will run a special decal on the C-post of his No. 24 Hefty® brand Chevrolet during the Camping World 300 honoring Laura Chichester, who passed away on December 20, 2007. Chichester, who was a close friend with Ericâs sister Emily, worked in the ... Continue reading
Daytona 500 NASCAR HotPass Lineup In 2007, DIRECTV and NASCAR took the race-day television experience to new heights with the cutting-edge interactive television service, NASCAR HOTPASS⢠only on DIRECTV. The new service featured dedicated driver channels offering viewers multiple camera angles, real-time statistic ... Continue reading
Jon Wood is not just another 26 year old race car driver striving to succeed in NASCARâs top seriesâ. Heâs an heir to the oldest race team in Sprint Cup History, Wood Brothers Racing. This year heâs driving a partial schedule in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. ... Continue reading
A1GP (DURBIN, SO. AFRICA) - Closest Ever A1GP Title Battle Heads to Durban
For the first time in the history of the series, the top two nations in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport are level on points, as the incredible championship battle heads to the streets of Durban, South Africa for round seven on 22-24 February. As the championship reaches its climax with four rounds on the 10-event cale ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (ST. LOUIS, MO.) - Multiple Daytona 500 Participants Scheduled to Race at GIR
The biggest stage in NASCAR is the Daytona 500, especially this year with the 50th running of the Great American Race. While not every area race fan can make it to Florida this weekend, they can see several of the drivers racing on Sunday at Gateway International Raceway July 19 for the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - Roush Fenway Racing's Fan of the Year Creates Playlist for Fellow Fans
In December of last year, Roush Fenway Racing's fans voted on who would be the first-ever Fan of the Year. The winner by a landslide, with over 100,000 votes, was Jarrott Kirby from Marshall, Texas. So what was Kirby's first official duty as Roush Fenway Racing's Fan of the Year? Create an Apple iTunes iMix to get his ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Gordon Finishes 14th, Starts 26th in Sunday's Daytona 500
Robby Gordon smiled as he climbed from the No. 7 Jim Beam Dodge seconds after finishing 14th Thursday in the second of NASCARâs two 150-mile qualifying races for the 50th running of Sundayâs Daytona 500 . âAll in all that was pretty uneventful for us,â said Gordon who will start 26th of the 43 cars ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - AMBROSE SET FOR NATIONWIDE OPENER
Marcos Ambrose has everything in place for the opening race of the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series after the completion of final practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida today. Ambrose completed 28 laps in the practice session, focusing on race set-up during the session after showing strong outright speed ye ... Continue reading
An exciting new partnership between KDH Racing and Hedman Hedders for the 2008 Season will see both Kate and Diana Harker using Hedman Hedders Products on their A/Fuel Dragsters. As a prime leader in the performance exhaust industry, Hedman Hedders will be a proud partner of KDH Racing throughout the twinâs busy s ... Continue reading
After posting a very impressive fourth in Wednesdayâs first practice session, White headed into qualifying with high hopes of delivering a solid run that would enable him a suitable starting position in the first of two restrictor plate events this season. No problem. White, a native of Virginia clocked the 27th f ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - FORD TRUCK NOTES DAYTONA
ERIK DARNELL - No. 99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford F-150 - (qualified 1st) -"I knew after practice that our Northern Tool + Equipment Ford was going to be pretty good. It was good in the draft, it was good by itself and I thought we'd have a shot at the pole and hopefully that lap time will be able to stay up there. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - After Finishing Second in Shootout, Stewart Scores Second in Duel
Tony Stewart continued riding the momentum from his second-place finish last Saturday night in the non-points Budweiser Shootout by finishing second in his Gatorade Duel qualifying race on Thursday. The result will slot the driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota sixth in Sundayâs 50th running of the Daytona 500 NA ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi EVO - Episode 3 of an EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Mitsubishi EVO. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch. In the final episode of this 3-part series videotaped at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona, The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer talks with Yukari Takahashi, Mitsubishi's Drivetrain Engineer about Lancer EVO's ... Continue reading
UAW Says: 15K to 20K GM Workers to Take Buyouts
DEARBORN, Mich. February 14, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that about a quarter of General Motors Corp.'s hourly work force represented by the United Auto Workers could leave the company under a new round of buyout and early retirement offers, the UAW president said Thursday. President Ron Gettelfinger ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport Conventional wisdom says that if you want decent performance and a fun-to-drive character in a compact sedan, it'll cost you, and you may end up in a subcompact rather than a compact if you can't meet that cost. Suzuki ignores conventional wisdom with its SX4 ... Continue reading
Teens Address Their Number One Killer - Car Crashes
Top Ten Teen-Inspired Safety Campaigns Announced BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Feb. 14 -- With motor vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, students representing 25 schools have been competing to create the most compelling safe driving communication campaigns aimed at convincing their peers ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Fiesta as Global Name for Small Car
- Ford's new-generation global small car to be previewed at 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Its worldwide name is confirmed - Ford Fiesta. - New Fiesta is the first product of Ford's new global product development process, with versions due for launch also in Asia and North America between 2008 and 2010. - European production ... Continue reading
Isuzu seeks to quit Guangzhou joint venture
Isuzu seeks to quit Guangzhou joint venture http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5734/Isuzu-seeks-to-quit-Guangzhou-join t-ven ture.html Shanghai. February 14 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan's biggest maker of trucks and buses, plans to withdraw from its Chinese joint venture company Guangzhou Isuzu Bus Co. Ltd, Sh ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Saab 9-3 Aero Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 5500 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 105.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 182.5 x 69.0 x 56.4 in. Tires: P235/45VR17 Cargo volume: 15.0 cu. ... Continue reading
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