VOLO, Ill., Aug. 17 -- From the Flying Lady on its hood to the double-R emblem on its trunk, the black, 1996 Spur exudes understated elegance -- the perfect conveyance for the 20th century's most luminous royal. That's what Vernon Smith determined after he was contacted by the British Consulate in 1996 to arrange trans ... Continue reading
Clear Channel Radio Dallas Launches New Online Effort
Friday 4:30 pm ET DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas August 17, 2007; Clear Channel Radio is proud to announce the launch of their new online consumer/dealer automotive solution, DFWAutoplex.com. DFWAutoplex.com is the first local automotive lead generation website launched by a radio group. The new and innovative site will eq ... Continue reading
Markets for Automotive Camera Systems to Exceed $100 Million by 2012, Says ABI Research
NEW YORK--Inattentiveness is the cause of many vehicle accidents. We may counsel drivers not to take the wheel when tired or stressed, but that is not a practical option for most people. Education is another approach that looks good on paper but has not delivered in practice: European driving tests are much more compre ... Continue reading
Continental Sponsors Jack's Place for Autism Charity at 2007 Dream Cruise
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Continental Automotive Systems -- known for its electronic vehicle technology that improves vehicle safety and education efforts to increase consumer awareness of vehicle safety equipment -- is supporting local charity Jack's Place for Autism's dream to build a center for children and fa ... Continue reading
Score One to Participate in 1st Russia-China Automobile Forum in October
HONG KONG, Aug. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Score One Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SREA) announced today that the Company intends to participate in the 1st Russia-China Automobile Forum which is to be held in Beijing in late October this year. Government officials in automobile industry and imports and exports dep ... Continue reading
NHRA (READING) - JOHNSON LOOKING FOR CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE...
The Professor Targets the Top Eight in Reading GM Performance Parts GTO crew looks to secure their playoff berth at Maple Grove Sugar Hill, Ga., August 16, 2007 - Warren Johnson has been coming to Maple Grove Raceway for the past 22 years. In each of his previous visits, his primary focus has been on one thing - winnin ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - RESULTS OF RACING COMMISSION APPEAL FOR FITZ MOTORSPORTS
On August 15, 2007, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Fitz Motorsports. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-race inspection on August 4, 2007 for the NASCAR Busch Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The infractions concerned Se ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series announce two-year extension at Iowa Speedway<P> 2. Mutoh successfully passes IndyCar Series rookie test<P> 3. Gilbert will run marathon, compete in doubleheader<p> <P> 1. IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series announce two-year extension at Iowa Speedway: Rusty Wallace said as he watched the ... Continue reading
SCCA (TROIS-RIVIERES) - MX-5 CUP SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Event/Circuit Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Circuit Trois-Rivières 11-turn, 1.521-mile street circuit Qualifying: Saturday, August 18 at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) Green Flag: Sunday, August 19 at 9:10 a.m. (EDT) Race Length: 45-minute timed race. Television: All races to be aired on SPEED. Dates and times TBD. Media Notes: Res ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (READING) - JEGS NOTEBOOK
The focus of a cover story on NHRA.com, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is under drag racing's brightest spotlight this week after winning his 50th NHRA national event title Sunday in Brainerd, Minn. Only 10 other men have reached the 50-win mark and the list reads like a "who's-who" of drag racing royalty. Only John Force (125 wins) ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (TURKEY) - HRF1 TESTING RESULTS
Formula One returns to action next weekend after the three-week summer break with the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park Circuit, Round 12 of the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship. The Honda Racing F1 Team's drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello have been taking advantage of the break to have some wel ... Continue reading
More Than Just Horsepower, an Auction That Changes Lives!
DALLAS, Texas--A 1980 Ferrari, a 1981 Delorean, a 1962 Rolls Royce, a 1979 Corvette, and the list just keeps on going. These are just some of the cars that will be auctioned off on Saturday at a public auto auction to benefit the kids at the Can! Academies of Dallas and Fort Worth. Everyone is welcome to bid, the cars ... Continue reading
China Auto Exports to Top 500,000 Vehicles In 2007
SHANGHAI - August 17, 2007: China auto exports are expected to reach 510,000 units with total value of $5.6 billion in 2007, up from 343,500 units at $3.134 billion in 2006, Chinese official told the 1st Russia-China Automobile Forum. In the first half of 2007, China exported 241,000 vehicles worth $2.7 billion. The av ... Continue reading
Autoliv Elects New Director and Declares Dividend
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV) â the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems â elected today Mr. Kazuhiko Sakamoto to the Board and declared a quarterly dividend of 39 cents per share for the fourth quarter 2007. Mr. Kazuhiko Sakamoto is Senior Exec ... Continue reading
AAA Offering Revised Route Guidance to Travelers on I-35W
ORLANDO, Fla.--Due to the tragic I-35W bridge collapse over the Mississippi River, AAAâs online TripTik® Travel Planner (www.aaa.com) stopped all automatic routing through the affected area on I-35W by the next morning, and began providing revised navigation assistance using alternative roads. Now motorists sel ... Continue reading
Hyundai Names LatinWorks as Its National Hispanic Marketing Agency
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced today that it selected LatinWorks as its national Hispanic marketing and advertising agency of record. The selection was announced following presentations by five agencies at HMA's national headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif. last week. "Hyun ... Continue reading
GAS CAM Marine Engine Successfully Demonstrated in Dubai to Multi National Delegation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 16 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced today the successful demonstration of its very high torque "GAS CAM" marine boat engine. Prospective customers for licensing and Joint Ventures were in attendance from several countries. The company has contracted a ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbo Powers New Hyundai Grand Starex
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG(TM)) Technology Improves Fuel Economy, Emissions and Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16 -- BorgWarner's recently introduced variable turbine geometry (VTG(TM)) turbocharger improves the fuel economy, emissions and performance of the Hyundai Grand Starex, newly launched for the busin ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti EX35 Crossover SUV, Infiniti M Sedan Set to Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35, the latest addition to the Infiniti lineup, will make its world production debut Aug. 18 at the 57th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The EX 35 is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in late December 2007. The Infiniti EX35 of ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Penton Mediaâs Clymer®, a publisher of leading do-it-yourself repair manuals, announced the release of its new Web site www.clymer.com. Web users can now easily explore and purchase more than 400 of the Clymer® family of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, watercraft, marine, tractor, and ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sales In China Up 30% in The First Seven Months of '07
SHANGHAI - August 17, 2007: Mercedes-Benz sold 15,830 units in Chinese market (including Hong Kong and Macau) in the first seven months this year, up 30% from a year earlier, according to the news from the group. Mercedes-Benz's S series, which has maintained No.1 position in the premium segment, delivered 5,800 units ... Continue reading
Biodiesel Leader Green Earth Fuels Passes Two Million Gallon Mark
Exceptional Product Quality Unique to Industry HOUSTON, Aug. 16 -- Green Earth Fuels, the nation's newest leader in helping progressive energy companies integrate renewable and environmentally sound biodiesel into existing distillate product offerings, achieved outstanding fuel quality results from its initial producti ... Continue reading
National Biofuels Forum to Be Held in Las Vegas, Nevada
For Immediate Release August 16, 2007 Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org NATIONAL BIOFUELS FORUM TO BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the Biofuels Drive Economic Solutions Forum to be held Thursday, September 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p ... Continue reading
Army Unveils First Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System for New Combat Vehicles
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army unveiled its first hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new fleet of Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs), which will be tested and evaluated at the Army' s Power and Energy Systems Integration Laboratory. The Army is developing and building eight new MG ... Continue reading
Peugeot Citroen's 2nd Production Base Unlikely Resumed Soon
SHANGHAI - August 17, 2007: Operation of PSA Peugeot Citroen's second production-base in China, which was halted in June, is unlikely to be restarted soon, Chinese media reported today. The project will not restart until new progress is achieved in the negotiation between PSA and its Chinese partner Harbin Hafei Automo ... Continue reading
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