Acura and Panasonic Advance Audio Performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--The highly-anticipated all-new 2007 Acura MDX luxury SUV will be available with the critically acclaimed Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Audio System when the vehicle goes on sale October 17th. The completely redesigned MDX combines bold styling, track-tuned performance and the latest technology, maki ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Delphi Corporation is helping vehicle makers lower their cost and simplify assembly with its one-piece instrument panel center stack. The panel offers significant cost savings when compared with the cost of individually installed components. It also provides a uniform look in the interior. Delph ... Continue reading
New Risk Mapping Tool Unveiled by AAA Foundation
WASHINGTON--The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in collaboration with the Iowa and Michigan departments of transportation, unveiled a method for mapping the relative risk of rural road segments within the United States. This new tool allows highway agencies to periodically conduct risk assessments of road segments u ... Continue reading
AutoSurvey, an email and call center survey system that provides immediate, relevant and actionable customer feedback in real time, today announced the launch of a new Floor Traffic Survey. The new survey allows auto dealers to survey unsold prospects, find out why they didn't buy and get them back into the show room. ... Continue reading
LONDON, October 17 -- Frost & Sullivan honours Identec Solutions (www.identecsolutions.com) with the 2006 Product Line Strategy Leadership Award for its comprehensive product line in the active RFID market. In presenting this award, Frost & Sullivan commends the company's commitment to developing innovative and technol ... Continue reading
Brandon "The Kid" Lewis uses eBay to find sponsor for NHRA
We would appreciate it if you can help us generate some buzz around this. We are going to auction off our sponsorship rights for the NHRA Finals in Pomona on eBay. The auction will begin today (Monday) at 5 p.m. central time and continue for 10 days. Thank you. For Immediate Release: Brandon "The Kid" Lewis uses eBay t ... Continue reading
International Automotive Components Closes on Lear's European Interior Systems Division
LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 16 -- Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of International Automotive Components Group ("IAC"), announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Lear's European Interiors Systems Division on a debt-free basis in exchange for 34% of the stock in IAC. The transaction will expand IAC's prese ... Continue reading
Jeep(TM) Uses Digital Jukeboxes to Reach Consumers
Ecast Announces Early Success With the Jeep Compass Interactive Digital Jukebox Campaign SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16 -- Two thirds of the way through a category-blazing campaign on its national digital jukebox network, Ecast Inc., is reporting significant user interactivity and engagement for 2007 Jeep Compass, its first au ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Vehicle Makers Turn Out High-Tech Hybrids
Delphi Integrates Hybrid Systems to Help OEMs Increase Efficiency and Consumer Value DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Delphi Corp. has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies for two Ford hybrid vehicle platforms, company officials announced here today at the 2006 Convergence ... Continue reading
Atmel Announces Extremely Flexible Airbag System Power Supply IC
Broadest Set of Functionalities, Highest Accuracy, and Customer Programmability CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of a new monolithically-integrated ATA6264 airbag system p ... Continue reading
2007 Automotive News PACE Award Finalists Named
Prestigious Credential for Suppliers DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 16 -- More than 30 automotive suppliers have been recognized for innovative excellence in the 13th annual Automotive News PACE Award program, which recognizes automotive innovation. Open to suppliers that contribute products, processes or services directly to th ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION LOOKS BACK TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEW ASA MIDWEST TOUR
For Immediate Release AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION LOOKS BACK TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEW ASA MIDWEST TOUR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2006) - The American Speed Association, a Midwest staple for nearly 40 years, is taking a long look back into history as they announce the formation of the new ASA Midwest Tour. "There ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, introduces its ambient light sensor, the AMIS-74980x, for electronics displays and automotive applications. Emulating the human eye, the sensor provides an output proportional t ... Continue reading
Analog Devices Revolutionizes Automotive Battery Monitoring with Highly Integrated Mixed-Signal IC
NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc. , a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today announced a breakthrough technology that significantly reduces automotive system failures resulting from faulty or discharged batteries. The advent of electronic entertainment, safety, nav ... Continue reading
ASMA Design Releases First Glimpse Of New Mercedes CL And S-Class Tuning Packages
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 16th, 2006 At 7:25 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I hope you all had a marvelous weekend. To kick things off this bright October morning, we have the first glimpse of two new tuning packages set to be released by the undeniably-audacious ASMA-Design. The first, as y ... Continue reading
Atmel Launches New Driver-IC Family for Automotive High-temperature Applications
SOI Technology Allows Chip Temperatures of up to 200 degrees C and Ambient Temperatures of up to 150 degrees C CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of three new driver ICs for ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, has been named to Deloitte and Touche’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Orange County, a ranking of technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of t ... Continue reading
For More information contact: Paul W. Joiner III Ideas & Images, Inc. 816-305-0450 www.ideasimages.com Pit Stop Shop.com to join World of Outlaws driver Becca Anderson. October 13, 2006 (Sarasota, FL) It was announced today that Pit Stop Shop.com will partner with World of Outlaws rookie of the year contender Becca And ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kimberley Brown Creative Strategies Unlimited, Inc. 866 511 6935 ext 6 Kimberley@csunlimitedinc.com CANDYCE MARSH TO MAKE HER DEBUT AS A PROFESSIONAL RACECAR DRIVER During the upcoming IHRA Universal Technical Institute World Finals at Rockingham Dragway – October 20-22 OCTOBER 16, 2006 ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TO FINAL ROUND IN RICHMOND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE A ... Continue reading
Denali DDR Controller IP Product Enables Mobileye's Next-Generation Automotive Technology
Databahn Mobile DDR Solution Addresses the Technology-Based Safety Systems PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16 -- Denali Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property (IP), today announced that its Databahn(TM) DDR memory controller IP has been licensed for use ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER WISE HEADING FOR EARL'S "DOUBLE?" Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif. continues to lead both the USAC National Sprint and Midget Earl's Fast Qualifier Championships. He was the fastest qualifier for Saturday's National Midget race at Kyle, Texas. The ... Continue reading
eCarfly, Inc. Announces the Signing of the “Plan of Merger” With CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) today announced the “Plan of Merger” between eCarfly, Inc., CompleteAuto, Inc., and eAutoDrop, Inc. has been signed. Now that “Plan of Merger” has been signed, Articles of the Merger have to be filled with the Florida Secretary of State as well as the Minnesota Secretary ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Today’s electronics-laden vehicles contain an unprecedented level of intelligence and connectivity. Accelerating this trend with advances in silicon technology, Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a dual-core, 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) family designed to enhance the performance, power efficiency and fl ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Responding to growing market demand and regulatory pressure for advanced automotive safety features, Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) optimized for sensor-based collision-avoidance systems. Built on Power Architecture™ technology, Freescale’s high-perfo ... Continue reading
Driver Assistance Controller, MB91F465X, Set for Sampling in Q1 2007 Convergence 2006, DETROIT and LANGEN, Germany, Oct. 16 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today introduced a new FlexRay controller, the MB91F465X, at a press conference at Convergence 2006 in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Global Entertainment Corporation’s First Quarter Fiscal 2007Revenues up 14%
PHOENIX--Global Entertainment Corporation (AMEX: GEE) -- a company engaged in sports management, multi-purpose events and entertainment center and related real estate development, facility and venue management and marketing, venue ticketing and brand licensing -- today reported revenue for the first quarter ended Augus ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Acts Quick. Offers Video-Ads to Dealers.
*For immediate release: October 13, 2006 GM Certified Used Vehicles Acts Quick. Offers Video-Ads to Dealers.* GM Certified Used Vehicles has introduced a truly, compelling Web-marketing tool to its dealers. The QuickSpot TV Listing (currently offered through Auto Trader Publishing’s AutoExtra.com website) features ex ... Continue reading
* Rose Township brownfield site becomes research lab for bio-fuels * MSU Researcher to harvest soybeans, sunflowers, corn, canola and switchgrass to test for renewable fuel uses * Testing of the crop from contaminated soil may lead to "greening" of additional brownfield sites What: Representatives from DaimlerChrysler, ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Completes Sale of its Southfield, Michigan Suspension Machining Unit
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the sale of its Southfield, Michigan iron suspension components machining plant to Whitebox Advisors, LLC and the management team who had previously purchased the Company's Cadillac, Michigan ductile iron foundry in December 2005. Under the ... Continue reading
HD Radio(TM) Achieves Historic Milestone as 1,000th U.S. Station Begins Broadcasting in Digital
Explosion of Multicast Programming and Flood of New Receivers Add to Rollout's Surging Momentum COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 16 -- With a flip of the switch, WIYY-FM 97.9 (98 Rock) in Baltimore, Maryland, made history recently as the 1,000th station in the United States to broadcast with digital HD Radio technology. "In just ov ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-310 HUNT LEADS BOTH USAC & CASA TO MADERA SATURDAY Tony Hunt of Lincoln, Calif. has his sights set on two Sprint car driving titles this year and will lead both the USAC Western Sprint Car and California Asphalt Sprint Car Series to this Satu ... Continue reading
ICF International Awarded US$10 Million Contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FAIRFAX, Va.--ICF International announced today that it was successful in winning a recompetition award valued at US$10 million over five years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). Under this contract, ICF will continue to provide technical and engineerin ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital Announces Pricing of Common Stock and Warrant Offering
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 16 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that it has priced a public offering of one million shares of its common stock at $4.60 per share and one million warrants at $1.37 per warrant. Gross proceeds from this offerin ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital Wins 'INNOVATION Award'
Law Enforcement Technology & Law Enforcement Products News Bestows Honor at Special Ceremony in Boston at IACP Conference LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 16 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that at a special ceremony and reception held last nigh ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla.--JAG Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK SHEETS: JAGH) announced today that its SurvayaCam mobile video surveillance product, which is marketed in England and Europe through the Company’s subsidiary, Pixaya (UK) Limited, will be deployed on a trial basis by a local taxi company in Batley, West Yorkshire, ... Continue reading
Karting Shoot-out ''Elite 12'' announced
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Keselowski finishes 34th in Dollar General 300 Concord, NC. – Brad Keselowski finished 34th behind the wheel of the #23 Heath Shuler For Congress Chevrolet in the Dollar General 300 at Lowes Motor Speedway on Friday night. Keselowski qualified 32nd and had moved as high as 24th before he got caught up in an accident ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Selected by Dyco Inc. to Provide Robots for Robotic Bulk Palletizing Cell
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Dyco Inc. as its robotics supplier for its new robotic bulk palletizer system. Dyco Inc., of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, will use the KUKA KR 180 PA palletizing robot fitted with ... Continue reading
Lear Completes European Interiors Joint Venture with WL Ross
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today announced it has completed the contribution of substantially all of the Company's European Interiors Systems Division (ISD Europe) to International Automotive Components Group, LLC (IAC), Lear's join ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Lear Corporation today announced an "industry first" with the introduction of its Solid-State Smart Junction Box Technology (S3JB) which provides a dramatic improvement in volume, a significant reduction in weight and lower systems cost as well as improved electrical-system diagnostics and double fa ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-307 "LEGENDS OF ASCOT NIGHT" SATURDAY AT PERRIS This Saturday night's "Legends of Ascot Night" events at Perris Auto Speedway will again feature the ongoing battle between USAC/CRA Sprint Car point leaders Damion Gardner and Cory Kruseman whi ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Oct. 16 -- Liquid Motors, a service provider for franchise and independent automobile dealerships, is now giving dealers an unprecedented amount of control over their eBay Motors sales. Liquid Motors' new offerings include three different levels of service -- self service, listing only and full service -- that ... Continue reading
Manchester Inc. Discloses Q3 2006 Estimates
DALLAS, Oct. 16 -- Manchester Inc. (MNCS.OB), today disclosed 2006 estimates of year-to-date performance. The company estimates that 2006 year-to-date gross revenue thru September was approximately $72,562,000 with year to date net income thru September of approximately $7,755,000. For the month of September 2006 alone ... Continue reading
MANHEIM HOLDS ITS FIRST IN-WATER BOAT SALE
News release and photos attached. Please see below for photo captions. MANHEIM HOLDS ITS FIRST IN-WATER BOAT SALE Wireless Mobile Unit with Manheim Simulcast Gives Customers Dockside Viewing ATLANTA - Manheim Specialty Auctions held its first in-water boat sale, sponsored by Manheim's 166 Auto Auction on Sept. 22, at I ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Camaro SuperSpeedster Debut At SEMA
Media Friends: Here's a sneak peek of our new Baldwin-Motion SuperSpeedster which will debut at the SEMA Show. It's a Feature car at the Meguiar's Booth (#23342), next to General Motors. Attached is a Zip file with a PDF-formatted Media Advisory and two jpgs. Hope you can stop by and visit. ... Continue reading
LONDON, October 16 -- - Navicore Personal 2007 Will Feature Extended Map Coverage and Platform Support, as Well as Navicore Update, a New Online Update Service Navicore, a leading European provider of easy-to-use GPS navigation software for smartphones, today announced the latest version of its award-winning GPS naviga ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--AutoSurvey, an email and call center survey system that provides immediate, relevant and actionable customer feedback in real time, today announced the launch of a new Floor Traffic Survey. The new survey allows auto dealers to survey unsold prospects, find out why they didn’t buy and get them back into ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Newsmakers, Oct. 16, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * MELANIE TROXEL WINS SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: In yet another sign of the NHRA POWERade Series' growth, and its recognition in the mainstream, Melanie Troxel has been selected by the Women's Sports Foundation as its Sportswoman of th ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Nitto NHRA Sport Compact World Finals advance package
NITTO NHRA SPORT COMPACT WORLD FINALS WHAT: Sixth Annual Nitto NHRA Sport Compact World Finals, the final of 11 events in the $2.5 million NHRA Xplôd Sport Compact Racing Series. Heads-up, no breakout competition leading to 2006 NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series world championships in five different championship ... Continue reading
NHRA POWERade Series TELECONFERENCE (Oct. 18)
Dear NHRA Media, The NHRA POWERade Series will be hosting a teleconference Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 3 ET/Noon PT with the championship contenders in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle. To Join the call, dial 800-793-6775 and press access code 8964-7712. On the call will be ... FROM TOP FUEL, * Doug Kalitta (points leader), ... Continue reading
DETROIT--ON Semiconductor , a global leader in power management products, today introduced the NCV8664 – the industry’s first linear regulator to incorporate reverse battery, short circuit and overload protection with the lowest quiescent (Iq) current performance specified over a wide automotive temperature range. ... Continue reading
DETROIT--From the rugged terrain of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race in Mexico to the busy streets of Detroit, Micron Technology, Inc. is changing the driving experience with its high-performance imaging technology. This week at the Convergence 2006 automotive electronics conference and exhibition in Detroit, Micron wil ... Continue reading
ProTeam's 'Last'(TM) Corvette Sting Ray To Star In Speed Series
NAPOLEON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- SPEED will air a mini-series documenting the life, times, restoration and sale of ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales' "Last"(TM) Corvette (also known as the Last Sting Ray), the last C2 Corvette produced. "The Last Sting Ray," part of the popular American Musclecar programming line ... Continue reading
QNX Introduces Multimedia Solution for Ultimate In-Car Digital Media Experience
DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Convergence 2006 Automotive Electronics Conference -- QNX Software Systems ushered in a new era in the company's history today with a new product that revolutionizes not only how automakers integrate multimedia solutions in the car, but how users experience their favorite music, movies, or other dig ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Release FY 2006 Fourth Quarter Earnings
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation Inc. is scheduled to release its FY 2006 fourth quarter earnings on Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation web site at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 5:00 p. ... Continue reading
Saturn of Southwest Oregon Certified as Eco-Logical Business
MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 16 -- Quick: What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the state of Oregon? For most people, the answer is our spectacular natural resources. From the mountains to the valleys and the beaches to the streams, Oregon has it all. Saturn of Southwest Oregon (a Lithia Motors dealersh ... Continue reading
Senators Urge International Trade Commission to Revoke Import Duties on Corrosion Resistant Steel
The six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States today applauded the efforts of 10 U.S. Senators who recently called upon the International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on "corrosion resistant" (coated) steel. The duties on this stee ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Third Quarter Conference Call on Oct. 26
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its third quarter 2006 results prior to the market opening on Oct. 26, 2006. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: What: Spartan ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - Martinsville Speedway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights Martinsville Speedway NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Friday, Oct. 20 10:05 a.m. EDT Who: Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet When: Friday, Oct. 20 10:35 a.m. EDT Who: Scott Riggs, driver of the No. 10 Valvoline Dodge Where: Martinsville Speedway Media Center NEXTEL Leader ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces Solid First Quarter Results
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq SmallCap: TAYD) announced today that it had 1st quarter net earnings of $155,513, up from last year's 1st quarter earnings of $109,315. Sales for the 1st quarter were $3,997,502, up significantly from last year's 1st quarter sales of $3,110,099. "Our firm o ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Signs Agreement with Automotive Infotainment Leader Lectronix
Showcases Industry-Leading Automotive Navigation Applications at SAE Convergence DETROIT, SAE Convergence, Oct. 16 -- Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, announced today an agreement with Lectronix Inc., a supplier o ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 16 -- ThyssenKrupp Budd Company today announced that it has agreed, in principle, to sell its North American automotive body and chassis operations to Martinrea International, Inc., of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. The agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The purchase price is $27 ... Continue reading
TI's Aureus(TM) DSPs Make High-Speed Encoding Possible, Achieving More Than 4x CD Ripping Speed DALLAS, Oct. 16 -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) and Mistral Software Ltd. are introducing a virtual CD changer (VCDC) reference design built on TI's Aureus(TM) audio digital signal processors (DSPs). This reference de ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM RICHMOND RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER R ... Continue reading
TOYOTA COMPETITORS EARN PODIUM SWEEP AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-308 "TURKEY NIGHT" MIDGET FINALE NOV. 23 AT IRWINDALE; STEELE TAKES "ALLSTATE TEXAS LIGHTNING 40" Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. took another step closer to his first USAC National driving title Saturday, finishing 10th in the "Allstate Tex ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-309 USAC/BCRA MIDGETS SQUARE OFF AT MADERA SATURDAY The stars and cars of both USAC's Western Midget Series and the Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) will compete in Saturday's "Open Wheel Championship Night" events at the Madera (Calif.) ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 16, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-311 MICHNOWICZ LEADS DIRT FOCUSES TO VENTURA FINALE Bobby Michnowicz is in the catbird's seat for his first career USAC title, having spent several seasons competing in selected USAC events. Now, he'll carry a 17-point lead into the season fi ... Continue reading
Also, don't miss a drive in the new Dodge Nitro SUV and spy shots of the awesome Nissan GT-R, Lotus Esprit and Pontiac Vibe. And see what it's like going topless in Bentley's 550-hp GTC cabriolet. DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Updating an icon can go horribly awry -- as we saw with New Coke. On the other hand, you come out with ... Continue reading
Zipcar Marks One Year Bay Area Anniversary With Record 5,000 Members and Commitment to Expand
Zipcar pledges to double Bay Area fleet as new survey proves Zipcar provides environmental and financial benefits for urban communities SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16 -- Zipcar, the Bay Area's largest car sharing service, marked its one year anniversary today, announcing that it has attracted 5,000 Bay Area car sharing members ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Laguna Seca preview
Rob Bunker returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., this week, ready for both the new and familiar. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 AIM Autosport Pro Formula Mazda in the final race of the 2006 Star Mazda Championship on Sept. 21. The 2.238-mile road course has been ... Continue reading
Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic This Weekend at SSP
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3rd Annual Miller's Racing Classic Ready for Action on Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21 at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (October 16, 2006) - The 3rd Annual Millers Racing Parts Fall Classic on Friday and Saturday, October 20 & 21 will feature the Street Stocks, ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Bests Own Sales Record
BREA, Calif.--Just before midway into the October sales month, on October 12, 2006, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) established a new annual sales record, exceeding its last yearâs sales total of 82,101 cars and SUVs. Through September, Suzukiâs year-to-date sales totaled 81,328 units, up an impressi ... Continue reading
ONTARIO, Calif.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. with its partners, Phoenix Motorcars and Boshart Engineering, exhibited its freeway-ready, all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the Southern California Clean Vehicle Technology Expo, held last week at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. In addition, ... Continue reading
--A study released today by the Transportation Research Board sheds new light on the continued growth of live mobile media systems that bring live TV and Internet to the passenger video screens installed in millions of vehicles on the road. The "Commuting in America" study found that more commuters are traveling furthe ... Continue reading
Machine Design Magazine's 'Smart Car' Award Winners to be Announced
Continental Automotive Systems Division to Host Press Conference WHAT: Continental Automotive Systems will host a press conference to announce the winners of Machine Design Magazine's "Smart Car" Ride and Drive event. Contested for the seventh year by Machine Design, the Ride and Drive competition recognizes the ever-c ... Continue reading
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