Toyota Driving Expectations Program Attacks Deadly Teen Accident Rates
Unique Safe Driving Program Targets Teens AND Parents with Real-World Scenarios WHAT: Toyota Driving Expectations is a four-hour program bringing Chicago-area teens and their parents together to learn proper driving techniques from professional drivers. It is also designed to teach parents how to be good driving role m ... Continue reading
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Diesel Technology Forum to Unite Automotive Industry, Legislators, Media
--Diesel Technology Forum: Who: The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), an association of companies that manufacture diesel engines, components, fuel and emissions control systems. What: An event -- The Clean Diesel Technology Tour, the largest-ever gathering of clean diesel executives, vehicles and technologies. Environmen ... Continue reading
Wal-Mart to Sponsor Tire Pressure Clinics to Promote Vehicle Safety
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A recent nationwide survey shows that U.S. drivers are less attentive to their tires than they were a year ago. Just over 50 percent of drivers say they have checked their tire pressure within the past month compared to 70 percent last year at a time when fuel prices peaked. Working with the Rub ... Continue reading
Polk Debuts Vehicle Launch Program
Integrated analysis, research and marketing intelligence optimizes launch strategy SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 16 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today introduced a new program to help original equipment manufacturers maneuver through the most critical months of their new or redesigned vehicle launches. With more than 300 models offe ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies to Supply Batteries to Murray's Discount Auto Parts Stores
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announces the expansion of its supply agreement with CSK Auto, Inc., one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States. According to the terms of the agreemen ... Continue reading
NHRA - BREAKING NEWS (April 16)
HIGHT WINS ONE FOR JOHN FORCE RACING: Only two weeks after skipping the Houston race to mourn the death of teammate Eric Medlen, and to do some safety changes, Robert Hight came up big for John Force Racing in Las Vegas. Hight battled points leader Ron Capps, who was in his third straight final-round, in the Funny Car ... Continue reading
RACING DIVERSITY - Young Girl's Dreams of NASCAR Win Fueled by NECA-IBEW
The National Labor Management Cooperation Committee (NLMCC), a joint entity of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), announced that it has signed on to be the sole sponsor of teen racing phenom Alli Owens, in her quest to become the first ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - NEWS AND NOTES (April 16, 2007)
Todayâs IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series headlines 1. Indy Japan 300 will stream live on indycar.com<P> 2. Dallara prepares for 100th IndyCar Series victory<P> 3. Apex Racing drivers find time for charitable trip to Africa<P> 4. Drivers make promotional visits in Japan<P> <P> 1. ... Continue reading
NHRA - The Mopar 2007 HEMI Challenge Race Series Continues at Jeg's Cajun SPORTSnationals
The second-to-last leg of the 2007 points season will take place on Saturday, April 21 at the Jegs Cajun SPORTSnationals. The first 2007 HEMI Challenge race saw Rick Houser drive his Jim DeFrank & Sons 1968 Barracuda Fastback to a win over Jerry Jenkins at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March at the 5th Annual Mopars ... Continue reading
Corning DuraTrap® AT Filters Selected by Hyundai . Kia Motors for Clean Diesel Passenger Cars
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated announced today that Hyundai . Kia Motors is equipping select European-market diesel passenger cars with Corning DuraTrap® AT filters. Corning began serial production of AT filters for Hyundai . Kia Motors at the end of 2006. This agreement represents additional high-volume produc ... Continue reading
Henkel Introduces North American Acoustic Center
State-of-the-art research facility provides acoustic testing solutions and analysis MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 16 -- Henkel recently opened its new North American Acoustic Center, which analyzes acoustic material properties of automotive body structure panels to determine their effectiveness in vehicle applications. ... Continue reading
Yazaki Displays Latest Technology at SAE 2007 World Congress
Yazaki team members take part in panel discussions and technical presentations CANTON, Mich., April 16 -- Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, will display their latest technology at SAE 2007 World Congress this week at Cobo Conference and Exhib ... Continue reading
Former GM Executive Hulgrave Named Executive Director of NADA Industry Affairs
McLean, VA, April 12, 2007 â The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has named Bert Hulgrave executive director of industry affairs. Hulgrave comes to NADA after a 29-year career at General Motors Corp., where he served in a number of executive positions. Most recently, he was GM's director of global re ... Continue reading
Robert Woerner Appointed Regional General Manager, Western Region for Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., April 16 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Robert Woerner to regional general manager of the company's western region, effective April 15, 2007. In his new position, Woerner will be responsible for all sales, service, marketing, operations and dealer relations for the compa ... Continue reading
Quantum Partners With Major Chinese Automaker to Develop and Commercialize Advanced Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif., April 16 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a cooperative joint venture with a major automaker in China for the development and commercialization of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, manufacture of gase ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Debuts Diesel Dosing Aftertreatment System
DETROIT, April 16, 2007 Siemens VDO is helping diesel customers meet impending emissions requirements across the globe with its diesel dosing exhaust aftertreatment system. Using the company's vast fuel injection experience, with its proven DEKA injection products, the diesel dosing injector provides a highly efficient ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Discusses the Future of Gasoline Engines At SAE 2007 World Congress
DETROIT--Siemens VDO Gasoline Systems Director Mike Crane will be discussing direct injection gasoline (DIG) innovations at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2007 World Congress and Exposition in Detroit on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. during the FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum. In "The Gasoline Engin ... Continue reading
Options to Corn-Based Ethanol Sought
Washington DC April 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the growth in popularity of ethanol is sending the prices on corn supplies sky high. The cost of chicken and beef in the United States ticked up because feed is more expensive. The Detroit Free Press reports that scientists are seeking to remove corn from ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (MONTREAL) - INTRODUCING THE NAPA AUTO PARTS 200
Montreal, April 16, 2007 â Stock-Car Montréal s.e.c. announced today that the - NAPA AUTO PARTS 200 - will be the official name of the inaugural NASCAR Busch Series race on August 4 at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Officials from both organizations made the announcement at a press conference held Monday in downtow ... Continue reading
ATLANTICS SERIES (LONG BEACH) - Hinchcliffe Seventh in Static Long Beach Street Race
James Hinchcliffe raced his way to a second straight top-ten finish in the #9 NOCO/ProWorks Sierra Sierra Enterprises entry as Round 2 of the 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda played out in Long Beach, California. Disappointed to qualify tenth on the 30-car grid for Sunday' ... Continue reading
NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - Densham oh-so-close to victory in Vegas eliminations
LAS VEGAS (Apr. 15) - Veteran Funny Car drag racer Gary Densham showed everyone the results of week ... Continue reading
SCCA (LONG BEACH) - Curran Makes It Two In A Row at Long Beach
Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., earned his second-straight SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT win of 2007 on the streets of Long Beach, throttling past polesitter Ron Fellows out of the final corner with eight laps to go, to take the lead and the win at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Andy Pilgrim, of B ... Continue reading
SCCA (LONG BEACH) - SPEED GT Results
<p>Results from Sunday's 28-lap, 55.104-mile SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship Round Two race, part of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach with finishing position, starting position in parentheses, driver, hometown, car, laps, distance behind winner and reason out (if any).</p> <p>1. (3), Eric Curra ... Continue reading
NHRA (TEXAS) - THOMPSON, HARKER PULL OFF WINS, OTHER ELIMINATIONS TO FINISH MONDAY...
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Texas Motorplex will be completed on Monday. After high winds forced NHRA and track officials to halt racing action on Saturday, they wanted to give racers who did not get to run an opportunity to make a pass this morning and complete qualifying before going into eliminati ... Continue reading
NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES POST RACE NOTES:
TOP FUEL * Brandon Bernstein, from Lake Forest, Calif., raced to the victory over Bob Vandergriff. Bernstein's Budweiser/Lucas Oil dragster covered the quarter-mile distance 4.521 at 330.07, to hold off Vandergriff's UPS dragster, which posted a 4.828 at 298.87. * It was Bernstein's first victory of the season and the ... Continue reading
Big Auto Makers, Parts Companies Seek Proposals to Develop 'Virtual Humans' for Crash Tests
DETROIT April 15, 2007; The AP reported that an international consortium of nine automakers and two parts suppliers is asking researchers for proposals to develop "virtual humans" -- computer programs that will help them design safer cars and trucks. The Global Human Body Models Consortium LLC says the computer models ... Continue reading
Fortune Magazine Interview With Lee Iacoca - The Future Of Detroit's Auto Industry
"They're throwing us to the curb' By Alex Taylor III, Fortune senior editor April 15 2007: 9:59 PM EDT (Fortune Magazine) -- Your third book, due out this month, is about the state of American leadership. How is Detroit doing on that score? I give [GM CEO] Rick Wagoner a lot of credit. He had a lot of pressure on him, ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Says It May Delay Achieving Key Sales Target Due to Weak Performance
TOKYO April 16, 2007; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. said today that it may have to push back a key sales target it aimed to hit next fiscal year, a blow to Carlos Ghosn, the chief executive who has led Nissan's turnaround. Nissan, Japan's third-largest automaker, is aiming to sell 4.2 million vehicles globally ... Continue reading
Global Environmental Concerns Increase Focus on Advanced Engine Technologies
LONDON, April 16 -- Industries across the world are facing increasing pressure to help minimise threats to the environment, and the automotive industry is no exception. Rising concerns about the potential damage to the environment from vehicle emissions are forcing vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to focus on developing adv ... Continue reading
Infiniti Coupe Concept in Villa D'este Beauty Contest
ROLLE, Switzerland, April 16 -- The dramatic Infiniti Coupe Concept has been selected to compete in the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the most traditional of all beauty contests for classic automobiles and contemporary concept cars. The annual contest will be held from April 20-23 at the Grand Hotel Villa d'Es ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Launches New 'Perfect Car Finder(R)' and Vehicle Comparison Tools
Enhanced Features Launched to Help Vehicle Shoppers Find Their Next Vehicle IRVINE, Calif., April 16 -- According to Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research, nearly 80 percent of shoppers who visit kbb.com have not yet decided on which model they plan to purchase and less than hal ... Continue reading
ASC Enables Lean Engineering With Dassault Systèmes
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & SOUTHGATE, Mich.--Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that ASC (American Specialty Cars) has leveraged lean principles in its product development process and achieved a significant reduction in product develo ... Continue reading
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