SunTrust RACING EMCO Gears Classic Preview
LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 17, 2008) â Coming off of one of the most improbable podium finishes in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series history, the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac team of Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington for Saturdayâs EMCO Gears Classic, site of yet another highly i ... Continue reading
AGR PRE-RACE QUOTES - IOWA SPEEDWAY
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I am looking forward to going back to the Iowa Speedway. There was such a great fan turnout last year - the fans were excited and that in turn makes the drivers excited. The next three races are going to be challenging. I am getting more confident on the short ovals, ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES – JUNE 17, 2008
FORD RACING LAUNCHES NCTS âBUILT FORD TOUGH 225 PRESENTED BY THE GREATER CINCINNATI FORD DEALERSâ HONORARY STARTER SWEEPSTAKES Ford Racing is offering fans a chance to be the âBuilt Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealersâ honorary starter July 19 at Kentucky Speedway through ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Report 2nd Quarter Earnings Thursday, July 17, 2008
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. CDT MILWAUKEE, June 17 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its second quarter 2008 financial results before market hours on Thursday, July 17, 2008. On Thursday, July 17, 2008, the public is invited to participate in a webcast conferen ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 17 -- Pacific Ethanol, Inc. today announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Stockholders re-elected all six incumbent directors, including William L. Jones, Neil M. Koehler, Terry L. Stone, John L. Prince, Douglas L. Kieta and Larry D. Layne. ... Continue reading
2009 Maserati Gran Turismo S Sport Coupe Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Maserati Introduces 2009 Gran Turismo S Sport Coupe in Modena, ItalyBy Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor The little municipality of Modena, Italy in the Po Valley, is known for its famous tenor â Luciano Pavarotti â who was born and died here; for its delicious balsamic vinegar â use it on ice c ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Introduces New Head Protection System for Convertibles
ALFDORF, Germany, June 17 -- A subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , TRW Automotive GmbH, today unveiled a new head protection system for convertible vehicles. It is the first system located in the seat mount rather than the door trim - designed to offer head protection for the unique characteristics of convert ... Continue reading
Ford Partners With Charity 'Band From TV' for Ultimate Urban Adventure in New 2009 Ford Flex
- The Ford Flex Rally will be hosted by charity partner "Band From TV," pitting ten teams of celebrities in a cross-town challenge event for charity featuring the new 2009 Flex crossover. - Charity Partner "Band From TV," with members including Greg Grunberg ("Heroes"), Hugh Laurie ("House"), Teri Hatcher ("Desperate H ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 16.5% increase in May 2008 global sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 16.5% increase in May global sales - 127,323 Kia vehicles sold globally in May - Sales in China, general markets, Korea, Europe ... Continue reading
The Who Magic Bus to make a Special Appearance at CamperJam
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR This release is available at: http://blogit.webitpr.com/?ReleaseID=9000 <blocked::http://blogit.webitpr.com/?ReleaseID=9000> Title: The Who Magic Bus to make a Special Appearance at CamperJam Core Facts: · This year, van lovers visiting CamperJam will have the chance to see ... Continue reading
Daimler to Start New Share Buyback Program
- Goal of further optimizing capital structure - 10% of outstanding shares to be acquired for a maximum of euro 6 billion STUTTGART, Germany, June 17 -- For the further optimization of Daimler's capital structure, the Board of Management of the company decided to carry out a new share buyback program. The Supervisory B ... Continue reading
CSC and Bombardier Transportation Sign $1.2 Billion (euro 765 Million) IT Outsourcing Agreement
Renewed Contract Realigns and Extends CSC's Relationship with Global Rail Leader FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 17 -- CSC announced today that it has renewed its information technology (IT) outsourcing agreement with Bombardier Transportation, an operating group of Bombardier Inc. The new seven-year, $1.2 billion (euro 765 mi ... Continue reading
General Motors Chooses OEConnection to Power Its National Fleet Maintenance Program
RICHFIELD, Ohio, June 17 -- OEConnection LLC, announces that General Motors has selected OEConnection to develop a web-based application to manage their new National Fleet Maintenance Program. This newly-created technology enables a new business opportunity between General Motors, their franchised dealers, and national ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Results for Tender Offer and Pricing of New Issue
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 17, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation ("Visteon") today announced the expiration of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to $344,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 8.25 percent notes due August 2010 ("Old Notes") and contemporaneous pricing of $206,386,00 ... Continue reading
SmarTire Reports Q3 Financial Results
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Canada, June 17 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) , a provider of active tire pressure and temperature monitoring systems for the global commercial or truck, bus, recreational vehicle, and off highway vehicle markets, announced today that revenue for the third quarter of FY 200 ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Prices New Hybrids Thousands Below Competition
Pricing Announced for 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango HEMI(R) Hybrids AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 17 -- -- Chrysler and Dodge SUVs boast 40 percent fuel economy improvement in city -- 25 percent overall fuel economy improvement -- Customers to save hundreds of gallons of gas per year -- Full-size SUVs deliver rare ... Continue reading
Technology Partnership Delivers 15% Reduction in Fuel Use
The combined solution of GPS Tracking and Maintenance Software Delivers AT LEAST 15% Reduction in Fuel Consumption ATLANTA and VALENCIA, Calif., June 17 -- Discrete Wireless, Inc. and Link It Software Corporation announced today their strategic partnership designed to offer vehicle and fleet owners a Web-based software ... Continue reading
Best High School Auto Technicians Meet June 24 to Vie for National Title and Week with Roush Fenway Racing DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills continues to help answer the demand for more skilled automotive technicians by offering $7 million in scholarships to this year's co ... Continue reading
SAE International, SME Join to Offer Engineering Camps in Colorado
WARRENDALE, Pa., June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students in grades 4-6 from Odyssey Elementary School in Colorado School District 49 will learn the fundamentals of mobility engineering during Gateway Camp, June 16-20. The five-day camp is co-sponsored by SAE International and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers ... Continue reading
Air Products Awarded Two Key Patents for Lithium Ion Batteries
Stabilife(TM) Salts Provide Better Performance Under Adverse Conditions LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 17 -- Air Products today announced it has received two United States patents covering usage of its Stabilife(TM) fluorinated electrolyte salts in lithium ion batteries. These salts have been formulated to stand up to the di ... Continue reading
TomTom Removes Stress, Adds Safety
- Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and TNO research finds portable navigation devices to have a positive effect on driving safely - CONCORD, Mass., June 17 -- TomTom Inc. today announces that recent findings from leading US research institute Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Dutch research institute TNO ... Continue reading
Waiting for Hybrids to be the Smartest Buy
Washington DC June 17, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with gasoline at record prices, demand for some (though not all) gas-electric hybrid vehicles is booming. The average Toyota Prius is getting sold just 13 days after hitting the showroom floor. A year ago, it took 24 days to sell a Prius. The Wall Street J ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Management Trainees in Auschwitz Memorial Site
On Monday, representatives from Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft went to the Auschwitz Memorial site to officially present a T5 Caravelle to the International Auschwitz Committee. ... Continue reading
Manheim Expands Operations in Europe
Manheim has expanded its operations in Europe with the official opening of a dedicated auction centre in Turkey. Manheim recently announced that it had entered into a joint venture with Borusan, Turkey's leading used car remarketing company, which previously traded under the brand name Otomax. ... Continue reading
The 8th Edition of Renault's International, Primary School 'Safety For All' Campaign
Every year since its launch in 2000, the international 'Safety For All' campaign has offered primary school teachers the opportunity to make their students aware of road safety thanks to a free teaching kit and a drawing competition. ... Continue reading
Pirelli Sells its Stake in Intek to Quattroduedue for 5 million Euros
Pirelli & C. SpA sold today to Quattroduedue Holding BV its remaining stake in Intek SpA (n. 6,149,354 ordinary shares, equal to 1.768% of the company's ordinary share capital) for the amount of approximately 5 million euros. ... Continue reading
Lotus Wins Two High Profile Green Car Projects
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus has won two contracts as part of winning project consortia announced by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. These two project consortia will be allocated part of a total £23 million for 16 innovative low carbon vehicle development ... Continue reading
Adrian Hobbs Receives CBE for Services to Road Safety
Euro NCAP is delighted to announce that the organisation's former Secretary General (2003-2007), Professor Adrian Hobbs, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Honours List ... Continue reading
Shannon Bennett Joins Audi As Newest Brand Ambassador
Along with talented Sydney-based Matthew Moran, of ARIA, Bennett adds a new dimension to the German luxury carmaker's brand Ambassador program. Both chefs join other Australian luminaries like Collette Dinnigan, George Gregan, Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett, Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist and Catherine Freeman to name a few. ... Continue reading
Fiat Launches Clean, Green Eco Event at Flagship
A money-saving survey, the chance to drive a CO2 emissions-reducing simulator and a close-up look at the innovative Panda Aria concept car are some of the exciting features lined up for a Fiat interactive environment event in London this month. ... Continue reading
Honda Announces First FCX Clarity Customers and World's First Fuel Cell Vehicle Dealership Network as Clarity Production Begins in Japan; Breakthrough Zero Emissions Vehicle to be Delivered in July Tochigi, Japan, June 16, 2008; American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced five of the first customers for its advanced new ... Continue reading
Cooperative Project for Electric Powertrains Between PSA and Mitsubishi
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi announced today that both companies agreed to start a feasibility study on an extended technical collaboration in the field of electric powertrains. ... Continue reading
Czech Police Stick to Czech Vehicles
Having won a recent public tender, Skoda Auto is going to deliver up to 3,500 new Skoda Fabia and Skoda Octavia vehicles to Policie České republiky (Czech Police). The first cars should be delivered this year in November. ... Continue reading
Skoda UK Announces Pricing for New Superb
Skoda UK today announced pricing for the all-new Superb. With a starting price of £15,490, the new Superb represents fantastic value for money. Customers will enjoy unrivalled levels of specification, no matter which of the three trim levels they choose. ... Continue reading
Daimler to Start New Share Buyback Program
For the further optimization of Daimler's capital structure, the Board of Management of the company decided to carry out a new share buyback program. The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has approved this decision. ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Announces New Retail Program for Its Fuel-Efficient Icon and Pulse Motor Homes
Customers Who Purchase Icon and Pulse Class C Diesel Motor Homes Will Receive $7,000 Rebate RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 17 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of a new retail program for its Icon and Pulse Class C diesel motor homes. The program, which ... Continue reading
TACH-TV : Latest Auto News Video - The Auto Channel
What's the TV auto news across the nation? We've got all the information, in a way we think will amuse and educate you. Sources includes Bloomberg Financial, ABC Television, Fox News, AP, The New York Times, and many more. The videos are updated as news breaks, so check back often. ... Continue reading
Honda Hopes Hollywood Glitz Shines Up Fuel Cell Car
According to Automotive News, Honda Motor Co. is hoping a little Hollywood star power will add sparkle to its new fuel cell vehicle and make the FCX Clarity the greenest car on the red carpet. Actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Harris, as well as film producer Ron Yerxa, are among the first five customers tapped to l ... Continue reading
BMW Boosts Goal For Worldwide Plant Efficiency
According to Automotive News, BMW's production chief has set a new goal for the automaker's factories worldwide. From now on, Frank-Peter Arndt expects plants to show efficiency gains of 7 to 8 percent each year. That is up from the 5 percent that BMW demanded from its factories in the past, Arndt told Automotive News ... Continue reading
GM Confident in Volt Launch ( again, still, of course, why not?)
GM confident in Volt launch after battery tests DEARBORN, Michigan June 16, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is confident it will be able to deliver the all-electric Chevrolet Volt as planned and is close to naming a supplier for the vehicle's crucial battery, GM Vice Chairman ... Continue reading
Nissan to Launch Diesel-Powered X-Trail SUV in September
Tokyo, June 9, 2008; Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will launch a diesel-powered version of its X-Trail sport-utility vehicle in Japan in September. Diesel-powered automobiles are more fuel efficient and emit less carbon dioxide than vehicles running on gasoline, but have so far failed to win popularity in Japan becau ... Continue reading
Toyota's Hybrid Battery Production Can't Keep Up With Booming Demand
TOKYO June 16, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota is struggling to keep up with booming demand for its hybrid vehicles because it can't make enough of the batteries that are key parts in the hit "green" cars, a senior executive said Monday. The crunch is likely to remain the rest of the year, a ... Continue reading
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