NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Thursday from California Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION CALIFORNIA DRAGWAY, FONTANA, CALIF. Thursday, September 15, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES ON TRACK AT CALIFORNIA DRAGWAY FONTANA, Calif. - The first day of racing is complete at California Dragw ... Continue reading
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana upgrades to ESPRIT for its educational CAM software
Camarillo, Calif.-Sept. 15, 2005- Ivy Tech Community College's Bloomington and Ft. Wayne, Indiana campuses recently implemented ESPRIT CAM, by DP Technology Corp., into both its Design Technology and Machine Tool Technology programs. ... Continue reading
Kim Crosby #26 - Letter From Slidell La.
Following is a short article by Kim Crosby concerning her life since Hurricane Katrina. Several photos that Kim took in Slidell are available at the end of article on the kcr site. http://www.keithcolemanracing.com In her own words: Crosby reflects on Katrina aftermath Slidell, La. – It has been three weeks since ... Continue reading
Tire Distributors Partner with OEConnection to Better Serve New Car Franchise Dealerships
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, today announced an initiative with major tire distributors to provide automotive dealerships with a centralized information sales and sourcing channel ... Continue reading
UTEK Europe, Ltd. and Fuel FX International, Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement
PLANT CITY, Fla. & SAN DIEGO--Sept. 15, 2005--UTEK Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK) (LSE-AIM:UTKA), and an innovative technology transfer company, and Fuel FX International, Inc., a developer of proprietary products for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions in vehicle engine ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., Sept. 15 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received the 2005 IQ Award in transportation for its hybrid electric starter/motor/generator product. The IQ or Innovation Quotient Awards, honor innovative Northern Colorado com ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards Announced from the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show
DETROIT, Sept. 15 -- The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards were revealed this week by AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel from the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The winning vehicles, as selected by the magazine's editorial staff are: Most Fun - Mitsubishi Sportback: Design cues from the striki ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Resumes Operations at Four New Orleans-Area Dealerships
HOUSTON--Sept. 15, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it has resumed operations at four of its six New Orleans-area dealerships, all of which have been closed since Hurricane Katrina hit the area in late August. The four re-opened dealerships are located on the West ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Credit Teams Up With Clark Park Coalition to Renovate Baseball Diamonds
What: Field Dedication Event and Community Softball Game at Clark Park Who: Juergen Rochert, Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Credit Anthony Benavides, Director, Clark Park Coalition When: 2:45 p.m. Friday, September 16 Where: Clark Park, I-75 and Clark Street, Detroit Details: News Media welcome to play softball Other: F ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Group Announces Quarterly Dividend
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2005--21st Century Insurance Group announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend yesterday of $0.04 per common share, payable on October 7, 2005 to shareholders of record as of September 26, 2005. About 21st: Good people to call Founded in 1958, 21st Century ... Continue reading
STOUGHTON, Wis., Sept. 15 -- 64% of domestic Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs for logistics and supply chain functions according to the new Armstrong & Associates, Inc. in-depth research report "Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships". The report utilizes Armstrong & Associates' proprietary database of 2,724 customer relat ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the extension of the early participation date in connection with its offer to exchange a new series of Senior Notes due Sept. 15, 2015 (the "New Notes"), for certain of its outstanding $499 million 6.80 percent Senior Notes (the "6.80 percent Notes") due Feb. ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Dana Corporation today announced that it has revised its 2005 full-year earnings outlook to a range of $90 million to $105 million, or approximately 60 to 70 cents per share, from its previously announced range of $196 million to $219 million, or $1.30 to $1.45 per share. In both cases, the ou ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 9 percent for the three months ended August 31, 2005. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 4 percent growth from base revenues, a 3 percent increase from acquisitions, and a 1 percent contribution ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment Set for September 17, 2005
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Xzibit, Bone Thugs 'n' Harmony, Warren G, Mike Concepcion and Others to Participate NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's 2005 Financial Empowerment National Tour is set to land in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Wiltern Theater, located at 3790 Wilshire Boule ... Continue reading
Nomadic Stevens looks to maintain momentum in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 19 OF 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, PA. Race Dates: Sept. 16-18, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net NOMADIC STEVENS LOOKS TO MAINTAIN MOMENTUM IN READING R ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Announces Stanton as Third for Petit Le Mans
Petersen/ White Lightning Announces Stanton as Third for Petit Le Mans LAS VEGAS, Nev., September 15, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing didn’t have to look very far when they began the search for the third driver to race the No. 31 Westward Ho Casino/ MMPIE/ PAWS/ Michelin Porsche 911 GT3 RSR at t ... Continue reading
ProQuest to Present at CL King's Best Ideas Conference 2005
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 15 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information solutions for the education and automotive markets, will present at the upcoming CL King's Best Ideas Conference 2005 at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York. Alan Aldworth, ProQuest's Chairman, President and CEO, will begin his p ... Continue reading
Live Webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Meeting and replay available at http://www.reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company will host an analyst day for prospective and current investors and financial analysts today, Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm EDT at the St. Regis Hotel in ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 15 -- PPG Total Service Solutions - a PPG business that provides manufacturers with a range of products and services for the coatings application process and related chemical management - was recently awarded the paint purge and reducer business for automotive supplier New Venture Holdings LLC. As pa ... Continue reading
Solutia Announces Price Increases for Vydyne(R) and Ascend(R)
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15 -- Effective Oct. 1, 2005, Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) will implement a price increase across all grades of its Ascend(R) nylon polymers and Vydyne(R) nylon molding resins worldwide. This will be an increase of 10 percent in North America; $220 per metric ton in Asia; and 20 euro cents per ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Sept. 15, 2005--Spirit Finance Corporation , a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on single tenant, operationally essential real estate, today announced that Christopher Volk, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Banc of America Securities 35th Annual Investment C ... Continue reading
Troxel ready for good times in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 19 OF 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, PA. Race Dates: Sept. 16-18, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL READY FOR GOOD TIMES IN READING READING, Pa. (Se ... Continue reading
Alcoa Receives Highest Ranking on Corporate Governance
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 15, 2005--Alcoa announced today that it received a 10 rating - the highest rating available for corporate governance -- by Governance Metrics International (GMI), the world's first corporate governance ratings agency. Only 33 worldwide companies of 3,200 companies evaluated received the top ranking. G ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15 -- The Chrysler Group is responding to the needs and concerns of its dealers in the Gulf Coast region with a relief effort to help them restore their operations. Hurricane Katrina left many in the region without basic necessities and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate the city of New ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Final Results of Its Self Tender
DOVER, Del., Sept. 15 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today the final results of its self tender. The tender offer expired at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on September 8, 2005. Based on the final count by the depositary for the tender offer, 5,210,668 shares of Common Stock and 2,311,960 shares of Class A Common ... Continue reading
GEICO Recruiting Associates for New Service Center in Buffalo-Amherst
Grand Opening Set for October 12; Gov. George Pataki to Lead Ceremonies BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 15 -- GEICO, the fourth-largest private passenger auto insurer in the country, is recruiting associates to fill jobs for its new 250,000-square-foot service center at 300 CrossPoint Parkway in Amherst, N.Y. The company expects ... Continue reading
GEICO's Metairie Claims Office Reopens
METAIRIE, La., Sept. 15 -- GEICO has reopened its Louisiana drive-in claims operation in Metairie at 3610 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 101. The site was closed under evacuation orders following Hurricane Katrina, but GEICO's claims professionals moved quickly back into the facility after getting word from state and city ... Continue reading
Get the Latest 2005 Company Profile of Magna International Inc.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 15, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24341) has announced the addition of Magna International Inc. 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Magna International Inc. is one of the most diversified automotive suppliers ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at the RBC Consumer Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 15, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will present at the RBC Consumer Conference at the Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Mr. Michael Malone, VP Finance and CFO, will provide a brief review of the Company's ... Continue reading
Rockford Fosgate Partners With SMA to Launch OEM Audio Upgrade Kit
Dealer Option Audio Upgrade for Factory Installed Systems Product Photo Link: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/press/assets/SAM_H2_install.jpg TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 15 -- Rockford Corporation today announced the launch of its Rockford Fosgate(R) factory audio upgrade kit, a dealer option audio solution that adds punch and ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 15, 2005--Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Listed on NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB), which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Barrett ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 15 -- Tenneco Automotive will participate in the Banc of America Securities 35th Annual Investment Conference to be held in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Mark Frissora, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, will present at 8:30 a.m. PT. Tenneco Automot ... Continue reading
Water Fight: Cool, Soggy Conditions Rule Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships Day Three
For Immediate Release Water Fight: Cool, Soggy Conditions Rule Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships Day Three TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2005) - As the chilly rain fell, a few choice names were given to Mother Nature Wednesday morning as the second half of the 2005 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships got unde ... Continue reading
Purolator Courier Ltd.(Canada) Orders 115 Azure Hybrid Electric Vehicles
TORONTO, Canada, September 15 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (LSE: ADC) ("Azure Dynamics" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles is pleased to announce that Purolator Courier Ltd. ("Purolator"), Canada's largest courier company , ... Continue reading
--Long-standing safety challenges are now being addressed in ways that will bring about dramatic reductions in crashes, injuries and deaths-- FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15 -- Continental's Automotive Systems division debuted its newest technologies that help protect the driver and passengers from injury and crashes duri ... Continue reading
Flow International Announces Preliminary Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results
Company Returns to Profitability, Generates Strong Cash Flow From Operations, Completes Debt Refinancing KENT, Wash., Sept. 15 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today reported preliminary results for its fiscal 2006 first quarter ended July 31, 200 ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 7-passenger ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC H6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 250 hp @ 6,600 rpm/219 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with Sportshift manual control WHEELBASE: 108.2 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 189.8 x 73.9 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 255/55 R18 ... Continue reading
Preh Opens First North American Production Plant
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Preh Automotive, a leading German supplier of automotive sensor and driver control systems, announced the establishment of the company's first North American production facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The 30,000 sq. ft. plant will house all of Preh's production processes, from plastics i ... Continue reading
Toyota and Honda Gaining U.S. Retail Market Share in Early September
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2005--Toyota Motor Sales USA, American Honda and Nissan North America are all gaining retail market share in early September, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). Through the first 11 days of September, the top six multi-franchise manufacturers in the United States are, ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE LAUNCHES FALL "NEED NEW TIRES?" CAMPAIGN
‘Dueler-Ruler’ Sales Aid Returns to Assist Dealers With Proper Tire Selection NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2005) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has launched the fall phase of its “Need New Tires, One Hundred Dollar Tire Sale.” The campaign, which will be held Sept. ... Continue reading
Lenders Say Cost-Cutting Should Be #1 Priority If Big 3 Want to Return to Profitability
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 15, 2005-- Nine of Ten Lenders Would Worry About Loan Made to A Supplier with Exposure to Big 3 One-third of lenders nationwide expect sales for the Big 3 automakers and their North American suppliers to be weak over the next six months, according to the results of this quarter's Phoenix Management ... Continue reading
Longer Life, Higher Performance: The New Industrial Gear Oil Range From Shell
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- Shell lubricants companies have launched a revitalized range of mineral and synthetic industrial gear oils for the US market. Shell Omala, Shell Omala HD and Shell Tivela S gear oils, have been specially formulated to help prolong gear life and reduce unscheduled downtime, which can help industrial ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces Termination of the Brantford, Ontario Foundry Sale
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Sept. 15, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast")(TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today that the agreement with Gemini Fire Protection Solutions Inc. ("Gemini") for the sale of the land, buildings and the majority of the production assets associated with its foundry operation in Brantford, Ontario has bee ... Continue reading
A1 Team USA Announces Driver for Inaugural Season
Scott Speed to Pilot 'We the People' Car for A1 Team USA in 2005-2006 David Price Racing Team Joins A1 Team USA WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- A1 Team USA owner and CEO, Rick Weidinger announced today A1 Team USA's driver for the inaugural season kicking off at Brands Hatch, Great Britain, on Sept 25. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Adds 40,000 Square Feet to Salem, Ohio Store
SALEM, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced today the completion of a 40,000 square foot addition to its Salem Ohio powersports store. "With the additi ... Continue reading
Former VW Ad Agency Wins Top Automotive Web Site at Web Awards
BOSTON--Sept. 15, 2005--Today, Arnold Worldwide announced that its redesign of vw.com for Volkswagen of America, Inc. was named top automotive site at the Web Marketing Association's annual award show, the "WebAwards" and that it received a total of nine awards for its outstanding web marketing expertise. The WebAwards ... Continue reading
New Key Chain Size Personal GPS Tracking Device Hits the Market
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 15 -- Navicom GPS has introduced the latest technology for personal GPS locating to compete in this exploding marketplace. The new unit is revolutionary with full-featured GPS capability that provides unlimited GPS tracking/locating, an E911-emergency feature, push-button concierge service, two ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb-ft @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with column shift and steering wheel shift buttons WHEELBASE: 114.8 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 188.2 x 75.2 x 71.5 in. TIRES: P ... Continue reading
VW, Audi Join Retail Forces to Cut Costs
Washington DC September 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen and Audi’s AG luxury division plan to combine their retail operations to help reduce costs, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new unit, to be called Volkswagen Group Retail GmbH, will be responsible for increasing sales in the compa ... Continue reading
Wilbur Ross-Led Investors To Provide Oxford Automotive USD $100 Million of New Equity
PARIS, Sept. 15 -- American private equity investor Wilbur Ross has acquired shares of Oxford Automotive Aps from former creditors who exchanged notes for equity when Oxford emerged from insolvency proceedings in April, 2005. Mr. Ross now owns about 25% of Oxford's equity. Mr. Ross and other shareholders have committed ... Continue reading
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 15 -- Who's Calling, a leading managed solutions provider, and Mazda North American Operations today announced Mazda TouchPoint, a unique customer follow-up and reporting service developed jointly by both companies to increase sales, boost customer satisfaction, lower marketing costs and enhance ... Continue reading
Lexus to Donate Custom Paul McCartney-Themed RX Hybrid to Adopt-A-Minefield
Paul McCartney Signature Edition RX 400h Will Be Awarded by Adopt-A-Minefield to Winner of Online Fundraising Sweepstakes; Proceeds to Benefit Organization's Efforts to Resolve Global Landmine Crisis NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Adopt-A-Minefield(R) today announced the launch of an online sweepstakes to raise funds to be util ... Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va.--Sept. 15, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as AI) in an all-cash transaction that clo ... Continue reading
Anuvu Fuel Cell Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle for a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle / Generator
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 15, 2005--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS)(BCN:RGJ) / Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE)(OTCBB:REGRF) wish to announce that Anuvu Incorporated has scheduled production and delivery of a fuel cell-powered Neighborhood Electric Vehicle with On-Board Power generator to Reg Technologies ... Continue reading
Benito Mussolini's 1939 Lancia To Be Auctioned On eBay
TORONTO, September 15, 2005 -- Benito Mussolini’s 1939 Lancia Astura, will be available for worldwide auction on eBay Motors to benefit the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto Canada. This historical item, donated to SickKids Foundation by a private collector, will be auctioned beginning September 30, 2005 on e ... Continue reading
Tokyo Sept 14, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that High Performance Plastics Company, a Sekisui Chemical in-house unit, has developed MUTELAYER ML, a high performance noise insulation foaming material that features excellent sound insulating capability, lightness in weight, and ease of molding. Made of cro ... Continue reading
Eaton Applauded for Customer Service Innovation with Frost & Sullivan Award
LONDON, September 15 -- At a time when end users are defining offerings in the European UPS services market, Eaton , with its Powerware-branded solutions, has consistently outshone its competitors in terms of customer service and satisfaction. A comprehensive range of service offerings designed to optimally benefit its ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 15, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24310) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain - September Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and tran ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Will Build World's Most Popular Minivan in China
FUZHOU, FUJIAN PROVINCE, China, Sept. 15 -- The Chrysler Group today announced its intention to build the world's most popular minivan in the world's most populated country. Just two weeks after starting his new role as President and CEO of the Chrysler Group, Tom LaSorda came to China to review the Company's plans her ... Continue reading
Significant Improvements in Servomotor and Motor Drive Technology Widen its Scope of Application
LONDON, September 15 -- The substantial development in servomotor and motor drive technology, both in industry and academia, can greatly enhance the quality of control across a wide range of applications. Improvements in control techniques and algorithms, backed by greater processing power in motor drives are increasin ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 15 -- At this year's IAA, Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is presenting novel occupant protection concepts: two new versions of an active head restraint and an active anti-submarining ramp. The new solutions ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Unveils Advanced Integrated Safety Technologies at IAA, Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- (IAA Booth F18, Hall 8) -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today unveiled its integrated safety systems platform at the IAA exhibition taking place in Frankfurt, Germany. The Company introduced a suite of technologies that integrate active and passive systems supported by TRW's broad range ... Continue reading
* PUBLIC WILL PUT FORD'S FUSION - THE COMPANY'S MOST IMPORTANT MID-SIZE CAR IN 20 YEARS - THROUGH ITS PACES, AND SEE THE 2006 NASCAR FUSION AS IT MAKES ITS CHICAGO AREA DEBUT * 2006 FORD EXPLORER WILL MAKE ITS CHICAGO DRIVING PREMIERE ON SPECIAL 'SUV CAPABILITY' COURSE * ATTENDEES CAN DRIVE AMERICA'S HOTTEST CAR - THE ... Continue reading
One Of A Kind Comfort in a Car
Versatile Fleece Comfort Pillow Goes Anywhere Central Point, OR-Jonzi Sportswear owner, Joan Velazquez has been making fleece vests and hats for a long time, giving them away to friends and family. Then one day, her son-in-law introduced her to some buyers, and Jonzi Sportswear was born. Now Joan has come up with an in ... Continue reading
History Made on Second Day of 2005 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
For Immediate Release History Made on Second Day of 2005 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 14, 2005) - Many competitors at the 2005 Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championships were left shaking their heads after a harried first day of competition that included a long delay and instantaneo ... Continue reading
Westport Signs Letter of Intent with Leading Chinese Engine Manufacturer
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 14, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Weichai Power Co. Ltd. (HK:2338) to cooperate on the development, marketing, and sales of gaseous-fuelled engines and vehicles for the Chinese market. The two companies will contin ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces Accent SR Concept at Frankfurt
With the new Hyundai Accent due to be launched next year, Hyundai Motor Company elected to make a detailed exploration of the emotional, high performance and high tech potential of the new model. The result is the Accent SR -a refined, exciting and forward-looking concept car which provides a fascinating glimpse of fut ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Unveils HVS Hybrid Sports Car and New SUV in Frankfurt
Further on our previous news, Daihatsu Motor Co.,Ltd has issued the following press release: Daihatsu today announced that it will exhibit three concept cars, the D-Compact 4X4, HVS and Copen ZZ; an evolution of its compact sports car, the Copen, with a 1.3-litre engine; an innovative two-stroke engine technology calle ... Continue reading
Karmann SUC Concept Creates New Vehicle Segment
Frankfurt September 14, 2005; <a href="http://www.theautochannel.com">The Auto Channel</a> and AutoIndex.org reported that the Cabrio boom continues. Retractable hardtop from the automakers sparks demand. The trend for the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is also unbroken. SUVs combine off-road capability with the driving p ... Continue reading
21st Annual NHRA Nationals Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Mohnton, Pa. (September 15, 2005) * Tony Pedregon, driver of the Q Racing team, heads to Reading, Pa. to compete this weekend in the 21stAnn ... Continue reading
Mobile Command Vehicle Leads Charge in Homeland Security Technology
LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 14 -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and on the heels of the four-year anniversary of 9/11, many Americans are concerned over our nation's progress in containing and reacting timely to catastrophic disasters. Specifically, Americans have witnessed firsthand how those in command are in cri ... Continue reading
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