REMEMBER DA KID! Hot Weather and Hot Cars Deadly Combination for Children
MIAMI â At least 35 Florida children have died from heat stroke after being left alone or trapped in a closed vehicle in the last nine years. âEvery one of these tragedies is avoidable,â said Ignatius âIggyâ Carroll of the City of Miami Fire Rescue, who spoke at a news conference sponsored by S ... Continue reading
GM Marketing Chief Mike Jackson to Leave Automaker
Duties Will Be Asumed by Boss Mark LaNeve By Published: DETROIT May 17, 2007; Jean Halliday writing for AdAge.com reported that General Motors Corp.'s VP-marketing and advertising for North America, Michael Jackson, is leaving the automaker to pursue other opportunities. The departure is effective June 15 and the posit ... Continue reading
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Titan International, Inc. Elects Directors and Officers
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. held on May 17, 2007, its annual meeting of stockholders. At Titanâs annual meeting of stockholders, J. Michael A. Akers, Edward J. Campbell and Maurice M. Taylor Jr. were elected by the stockholders to serve as Class I directors for a three-year term. Titan stockholders als ... Continue reading
Rare Alfa Romeo 1933 Monza to Compete in 2007 Mille Miglia Retrospective
Italian-American Cooperation Brings Vintage Car Back to Italy NEW YORK, May 17 -- A legendary Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza sports car will hit the circuit of the Mille Miglia today in a return to European competition. The Alfa Monza, which is owned by the Fratelli Auriana team, is believed to be the model raced by Tazio Nu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Executives and Marysville Community Leaders Break Ground for New Axle Plant
-- Chrysler Group to invest $700 million in Southeast Michigan axle plant -- New axle plant part of $3 billion Chrysler Group 'Powertrain Offensive' -- New family of corporate axles will provide increased fuel efficiency What: Chrysler Group, St. Clair County and the City of Marysville will host a groundbreaking ceremo ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn. & TORONTO--3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Opticom Priority Control Systems and Canoga Traffic Detection businesses, which are part of the Traffic Safety Systems Division, to TorQuest Partners Inc., a Toronto-based private investment firm. TorQuest will create a ... Continue reading
ATX Identifies Three Pillars Of T3, Third Generation Telematics
Web Access, Vehicle-Generated Data, DIVA to Highlight Telematics Expansion DETROIT, May 17 -- A new generation of data-centric services gradually emerging today in the international telematics market eventually will transform the traditional telematics business model away from annual service subscriptions for primarily ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable on June 15, 2007, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2007. About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Group 1 owns and operates 102 automotive dealership ... Continue reading
Most Expensive Hybrid Car Lexus LS600h and LS600hL Launches in Japan
World's First V8 Hybrid System Combining Full-time All-wheel Drive TOKYO, May 17, 2007 â Lexus started sales in Japan today of the LS600h and LS600hL1 hybrid sedans, which form the pinnacle of the Lexus brand. LS600hL The new LS600h and LS600hL models, products designed as the ultimate embodiment of the principles ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - WEDNESDAY PRACTICE SPEEDS
INDIANAPOLIS - Practice Wednesday for the 91st Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (7) Danica Patrick, Dallara-Honda, 221.189 2. (9T) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 220.556 3. (6T) Sam Hornish Jr., ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - RACING FANS GET JOOST WITH INDY 500, INDYCAR SERIES CHANNELS
The IndyCar® Series and Indianapolis 500 announced May 17 that racing fans around the world can find their favorite IndyCar® Series and Indianapolis 500 programming on Joostâ¢, the worldâs first broadcast-quality Internet television service. The programming, available on the IndyVision channels on Joost, ... Continue reading
ALMS (UTAH) - KINETIC MOTORSPORTS SUPPORTS THREE CAR TEAM AT MILLER
Buford, Ga. â Kinetic Motorsports is on its way to Miller Motorsports Park just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah for the second installment of the 2007 IMSA Cup Challenge presented by Michelin. The 4.5 mile, 24-turn road course is in its second year of use after debuting officially in 2006. Kinetic Motorsports comp ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - PATRICK PACES INDIANAPOLIS 500 PRACTICE
Danica Patrick paced the opening day of the second week of practice for the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500. Patrick, who will start eighth in the race, lapped the famed 2.5-mile oval in 40.6891 seconds, 221.189 mph as most of the 22 qualified drivers worked on race setups. Target Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Signed Supply Agreement with Volkswagen Joint Venture in China
WUHAN, Hubei, China, May 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced its subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co., has entered into an agreement with FAW Volkswagen to supply its high quality power steering syste ... Continue reading
MADD's 'Take Two' Show Reveals Dangers of Underage Drinking and Reckless Driving
DALLAS, May 17 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor DaimlerChrysler's Road Ready Teens program have delivered a sober message during the 2006-2007 school year through a dynamic multimedia school assembly show encouraging secondary school students to make smart choices about not using ... Continue reading
PHI to Transform Vehicle Fleet to Hybrids and Alternative Fuels
WASHINGTON--Pepco Holdings, Inc. today said it will transform its 2,000-vehicle fleet to more environmentally friendly technologies by using electric hybrids and alternatively fueled vehicles to reduce its fuel bill and curb greenhouse gas emissions. âThe way we do business has a direct impact on our community and ... Continue reading
1.1 Million Plan Memorial Day Travel, Says AAA Travel Survey
Auto travel up 3.9 percent in Midwest DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- An estimated 1.1 million Michiganians will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the start of the 2007 summer travel season, says AAA Michigan. According to a national survey conducted for AAA by the Travel Industry Association of Ame ... Continue reading
125+ Miles Per Gallon Vehicle Accomplished by Lithium Technology Corporation
-- Lithium Technology Corporation (Pink Sheets:LTHU): What: Breakthrough advanced battery technology poised to change the auto industry. Showcase of Lithium Technology Corporationâs (LTC) power solutions for the transportation, military and stationary power marketsDemonstrations of LTC powered vehicles: LTC brande ... Continue reading
Chinese Carmakers Not Planning Mass U.S. Sales
Washington DC May 17, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Chinese automakers aren't likely to start selling Chinese-made vehicles in the United States on a mass scale anytime soon, China's vice minister of commerce said Monday during a visit to the Detroit area. According to the Detroit News, Chinese car companies ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Stockholders Re-Elect Three Board Members
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that stockholders re-elected three directors to additional three-year terms at todayâs annual stockholdersâ meeting. Group 1 also announced that Robert E. Howard II tendered his resignation from the board of directors effec ... Continue reading
AAA: Record High Gas Prices Won't Hinder Memorial Day Travel
AURORA, Ill., May 17 -- More people will take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend than ever before, despite substantial increases in fuel costs, according to AAA Chicago. AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend, a 1.7 percent increase from last year. Abou ... Continue reading
EPA Puts Clean and Efficient Technologies in the Fast Lane
** *News Brief* * * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, May 17, 2007) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *With New Guidelines for HOV Exemptions, EPA Puts Clean and Efficient Technologies in the Fast Lane* Contact: John Mille ... Continue reading
New Survey Shows How Car-Centered City Living Might Change in Seven Years
Zipcar celebrates seventh anniversary, announces 100,000 members in three countries, 23 cities CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 17 -- How long does it take to find city street parking? Will gas prices keep rising? If you live in the city now, will you still be here in 2014? Those are a few of the questions posed to city residents ... Continue reading
Mopar(R) Performance Parts Chooses Rob Lelakowski of Buckeye, Ariz. as 'Top Eliminator' Award Winner
-- Lelakowski restored a rare 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T and displayed it at Mopars at the Strip in Las Vegas -- Mopar(R) developed the year-long program to recognize the most passionate and skilled enthusiasts and their restored or modified cars -- Winners and their vehicles will attend the 2007 SEMA Show CENTER LINE, Mic ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Marks 500,000th "Brand Spankin' Used" Vehicle Sale
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17 -- The Chrysler Group marked the sale of its 500,000th Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) at Fletcher Chrysler Products in Franklin, Ind. To celebrate the milestone, the company presented the lucky customers, John and Debora Seering, with an appreciation check equal to the amount paid for th ... Continue reading
AutoRevenue and Advent Resources to co-market email services to automobile dealerships
LEE, Mass.--@utoRevenue⢠(www.autorevenue.com), the leading permission based multi-channel marketing company in the automotive industry, and Advent Resources, Inc. (www.adventresources.com), an automotive industry leader in cutting edge retail software solutions, announce today that the two companies have formed a ... Continue reading
- Services Provided as Part of Ford's Healthy Highway Wellness Program - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 17 -- LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, Inc., a leading provider of disease management programs, announced today that it has signed an agreement to offer disease management services to eligible employees of Ford Moto ... Continue reading
Fast-Moving Culture Finds Leisure Time on Highways this Summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio--A new survey released today by Nationwide Mutual Insurance demonstrates that our vacations have become reflective of our fast-paced, in-transit culture. With greater demands and hectic schedules, Americans are seeking to maximize their summer leisure time and powersports offer the solution. Whether by R ... Continue reading
A123Systems Is Selected As Battery Supplier For BAE Systems Hybrid Propulsion System
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, developer and producer of state-of-the-art Automotive Class Lithium Ion⢠batteries, today announced that starting in early 2008, BAE Systems will be offering A123Systemsâ lithium ion battery technology as part of its HybriDrive® propulsion system. BAE Systemsâ HybriDrive ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 17 -- Frost & Sullivan confers the 2007 Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year Award in the European automotive electronics market on Methode Electronics Europe. This Award is presented in recognition of the company's exceptional growth strategy to increase its market share for hidden and steering wheel swi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Awards Contract to Metaldyne to Supply Eco-Friendly Exhaust Manifolds
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 17 -- Metaldyne announced today it has been awarded a multi-year contract from Chrysler Group to supply environmentally - friendly exhaust manifolds for future vehicle platforms. Metaldyne will supply fabricated exhaust manifolds that will help reduce emissions allowing Chrysler Group to meet PZEV ... Continue reading
Innovative Take on the Car Jack Wins Honorable Mention in I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review
PITTSBURGH, May 17 -- I.D. Magazine recently awarded Davison Design and Development's Jack 'N Stand, an innovation of the automobile jack, an honorable mention in the concept design category of its annual design review competition. I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review, featured in its August issue, recognizes the best ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation Reports its Financial Results for Q1/2007
Revenue Increased 17.2% to Record $11.3 Million Over Q1 2006 Gross Profit Increased 12.2% to $4.1 Million Over Q1 2006 GIVATAYIM, Israel, May 17 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR; Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: PNTR), a leading provider of services to insurance companies and car owners, including road-s ... Continue reading
Prototype Pedi-Cabs Ship to Mexico
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., May 17 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME.OB) is pleased to announce that two prototypes of the electric powered pedi-cab will be shipped today to Mexico City where the vehicles will undergo standard certification testing by official government engineering labs. Representatives of the pu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Survey Reveals the Hard and Soft Truth about Convertible Driving
- Drivers encouraged to drop their tops - convertible tops that is - as temperatures rise - Chrysler Sebring Convertible is the first convertible to offer three automatically latching tops, including a retractable hard top AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17 -- As temperatures heat up across the country, many Americans are wor ... Continue reading
"Gone in 60 Seconds" Star "Eleanor" Drives Her Case against Carroll Shelby
SAN FRANCISCO--Denice Halicki, owner of copyright and trademark rights to the classic 1974 movie, the original âGone in 60 Secondsâ and its star car character, âEleanor,â is setting the record straight about Carroll Shelby's alleged brazen infringement of Halicki's rights to âEleanor.â In ... Continue reading
North American Suppliers Are Most Vulnerable NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 17 -- Twenty two percent of some of the largest global automotive suppliers are in jeopardy of becoming significantly distressed financially within the next 12 months, according to a study by BBK, an international business advisory firm. BBK CEO William ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing announces new business with China's Chery Automobile
CHANGSHU, China, May 17 -- During the Grand Opening of its Changshu (China) Manufacturing Facility, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., (AAM) which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced it has been awarded a new contract by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. to produce rear drive modules (RDM) for a 2009 model-year cr ... Continue reading
Get a Deep Insight into the Car Aftermarket in Europe & Forecasts to 2010
LYON, France--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the European automotive industry is now available to its catalogue. Car Aftermarket in Europe 2007 http://www.reportlinker.com/p048890/Europe-aftermarket.html Introduction The aftermarket is a highly competitive and mature marketplace ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital Launches User-Generated "Ride of the Month" Contest
IRVINE, Calif.--PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital today launched Ride of the Month, a new series of online contests for readers of Import Tuner, Truckinâ, and other automotive enthusiast websites. Ride of the Month is a user-generated competition that invites readers to submit photos of their ride for public voting. The ... Continue reading
Nissan Decherd Plant Celebrates 10 Years of Production
More than 3.8 Million Engines Produced at Nissan's Largest Powertrain Facility DECHERD, Tenn., May 16 -- Nissan North America's (NNA) powertrain assembly plant in Decherd, Tenn., celebrated its 10th year of production today. State and local officials and Nissan executives joined NNA- Decherd employees to mark a decade ... Continue reading
Bajaj Release Direct Injection Autorickshaw into the India Market
PERTH, Australia, May 16 -- Orbital Corporation Limited (BULLETIN BOARD: OBTLY) and Bajaj Auto Ltd, India (Bajaj) today announced that Bajaj have started production of the Orbital equipped direct injection Autorickshaw. Earlier this year Bajaj released a number of test vehicles into the local Pune market to complete th ... Continue reading
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