DaimlerChrysler Scores Decisive Win in Tracinda Case
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler is pleased to announce that the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has unanimously affirmed the trial court's judgment dismissing Tracinda's complaint relating to the 1998 merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DOVER) - GANASSI/SABATES BCS PRE-RACE ADVANCE
Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Imation Dodge Team Facts: * Back in Purple: Reed Sorenson will be back in the driver's seat of the No. 41 Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) Busch Series Dodge this weekend at Dover International Speedway. It will mark Sorenson's third start in the purple Dodge that carries the colors ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
IndyCar Series drivers will again face one of the most diverse schedules in all of motorsports as Indy Racing League officials have completed a 16-race slate for the 2008 IndyCar® Series season. The schedule, which will have races on 11 ovals, three permanent road courses and two temporary street circuits, includes ... Continue reading
Fiat Bravo to Arrive In China Later This Year
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Fiat Bravo will be imported to China in the fourth quarter this year and its lowest price will be no more than 200,000 yuan ($26,620), state media Xinhua News Agency reported today. Bravo made its debut early this year in Italy. It has four models priced from 14,900 euros to 22,800 euros. ... Continue reading
RV Cooking Show Takes You There and Feeds You Well
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18 , 2007 RV Cooking Show Takes You There and Feeds You Well A full-time RVer with a passion for food, fun and RVing, Evanne Schmarder, owner of Roadabode Productions, proudly introduces the RV Cooking Show - www.RVCookingShow.com. Part travelogue, part cooking show, each less-than-10-mi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Going to China Next Year, Priced at $53,200 - VIDEO ENHANCED
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Hyundai Motor Group (China) plans to import the latest luxury sedan Genesis and the fifth-generation coupe to the Chinese market next year, state media Nanfang Daily reported yesterday. Positioned between Hyundai Equus (called Centennial overseas) and Yazun (Azera), the 3.3L-3.8L Genesis ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (UK) - Autosport International Trade Visitor Registration now open online...
for Autosport International 2008, the largest and most important motorsport trade show in Europe, with more than 27,000 visitors expected to attend the two-day event. Trade visitors are widely anticipated to exceed last year's attendance figure, with even more energy being put into attracting overseas guests, who last ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (LAS VEGAS) - SERIES NOTES
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News And Notes - Las Vegas âIntermediatesâ Key To Championship LVMS 11 Years Later: Déjà Vu All Over Again Canadians Have Long, Rich History In Series IRL Champion Buddy Lazier Debuts in Las Vegas Performance on the intermediate speedways â those measuring 1.5-miles in l ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
Ryan Newman led the Dodge contingent in Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway with a ninth-place finish in his Mobil 1 Dodge Avenger, but teammate Kurt Busch had to settle for 25th after his Miller Lite Dodge developed a mechanical problem. Busch was running among the top five when on lap 119 of ... Continue reading
ALMS (ROAD ATLANTA) - VOICES OF PETIT: ANDY WALLACE
Dyson Racing's Andy Wallace has an overall win to his credit at Petit Le Mans. Dyson Racing's Andy Wallace has been coming to Road Atlanta since 1988 so he knows a little about what it takes to get around the 2.54-mile, 12-turn circuit in northeast Georgia. The jovial Brit also has been a constant at Petit Le Mans with ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it received a $26.4 million contract, including options, from BAE Systems, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems Plc, (LSE: BA) to manufacture Digital Vehicle Distribution Boxes (DVDB) and Driver’s Switch and Indicator Panels (DSIP) for U.S. Army M3A3 B ... Continue reading
New JBL® Grand Touring® Series (GTO) Amps Pack Superior Performance Into a Compact Design
WOODBURY, N.Y.--JBL, Inc. overhauls its popular Grand Touring® Series (GTO) line of high-performance car-audio amplifiers by incorporating a sleeker, more compact heatsink and bulletproof performance. The new GTO line includes three Class D subwoofer amplifiers; one two-channel and two four-channel full-range amplifie ... Continue reading
Power Efficiency CFO to Present at Alternative Energy and Clean Technology Conference in New York
LAS VEGAS--Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB: PEFF.OB), a green energy company focused on efficiency technologies for electric motors, today announced that its CFO, BJ Lackland, has been invited to present at Friedland Investment Events’ Alternative Energy and Clean Technology Conference in New York City. The confe ... Continue reading
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Telargo, Inc., a leading provider of mobile asset management solutions, announced today that it has added a new Hours of Service (HoS) module to its fleet management solution. Telargo's HoS module will provide real-time driver status management, detailed historical route & event analysis, and real-ti ... Continue reading
Timken Extends Agreement With North Coast Bearings, Inc.
CANTON, Ohio--The Timken Company and North Coast Bearings, Inc. (NCB) of Avon, Ohio, have agreed to extend their strategic alliance, which has successfully supplied kits to the automotive aftermarket since it was formed in 1997. NCB is the distributor of DT Components® products marketed by Timken for differentials and ... Continue reading
Visiprise to Present at SAP Adaptive Manufacturing Summit
ATLANTA, Sept. 18 -- Visiprise, Inc., a leader in manufacturing execution solutions (MES) for the integrated enterprise, will have a significant presence at the global 2007 SAP Adaptive Manufacturing Summit in San Francisco, Calif., on Sept. 19 - 21, 2007. The event, themed "Driving Innovation and Excellence Across Glo ... Continue reading
** <http://www.altwheels.org>* <http://www.altwheels.org>* ** *Creating A Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21st Century *www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org>* ** 5th Annual AltWheels Festival Unites A Broad Coalition Of Transportation & Energy Leaders To Address Our Energy Freedom*** *_What_** ... Continue reading
Appointment of Former Ford Senior Executive, David Thursfield
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18 -- Clean Power Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CPWE.OB, Frankfurt, XETRA:C1L) , developer of a unique heat recovery and hybrid power system to reduce vehicle emissions, is delighted to announce the appointment of the former Executive Vice President and President of International Operations ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Automotive Franchise Systems (AFS), a Warren based automotive and home service franchisor has currently raised $10,000 for non-profit, Holy Cross Children's Services (HCCS), with help from the Detroit Tigers ticket fundraising program. The fundraising effort will culminate Wednesday, Septembe ... Continue reading
Carbon and Aramid(Kevlar) UD Fabric, Multiaxial, Glassfiber
To : President Attn : Purchasing & marketing Dept Subj : Concrete Structure Reinforcing Materials : Carbon and Aramid (Kevlar) UD Fabric, 3K and 12k carbon fabric, Multiaxial, Glassfiber fabric. Dear, Sir We are specialized in manufacturing all kinds of glassfiber fabric, Concrete structure Reinforcing Materials, Carbo ... Continue reading
Cummins Shares Growth Message with Investment Community; Reaffirms 2007 Profit Guidance
LAKEWOOD, N.Y.--Cummins Inc. will share its message for creating sustainable earnings growth with members of the investment community today at a conference at the Company’s Jamestown Engine Plant. Members of the Cummins leadership team, including Chairman and CEO Tim Solso; President and Chief Operating Officer Joe L ... Continue reading
Ecology Coatings Strengthens Clean-Technology Platform with New Automotive IP
Novel Intellectual Property Enables Energy Efficient Automotive Coatings BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. and AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- - Ecology Coatings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ECOC) , today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the fourth in a series of new patents assigned to the company for ... Continue reading
Freescale Moves Brazil Operations to New, State-of-the-Art Design Center
AUSTIN, Texas--Continuing its long-term investment in Latin America, Freescale Semiconductor is consolidating its semiconductor design and sales operations in Brazil into an expansive new facility located in Campinas City, a center for high technology development located in the state of Sao Paulo. Freescale’s Brazil ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation Completes the Purchase of Cellocator Ltd
GIVATAYIM, Israel, September 18 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR, TASE: PNTR), a leading provider of services to insurance companies and car owners, including road-side assistance, towing and stolen vehicle retrieval services in Israel, Argentina and Mexico, announced today, that it finalized the ... Continue reading
Rapid Rollout of DSRC is Key to Success, According to ABI Research
NEW YORK--As testing of DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communications) begins to ramp up, major players must build a rollout plan into their short-term product manufacturing plans. There are numerous requirements for success with this technology after testing is completed and the major bugs are eliminated. The number of v ... Continue reading
Regulations to Drive Heavy Duty Diesel (HDD) Catalyst Market
LYON, France--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide automotive industry is now available to its catalogue. Regulations to Drive Heavy Duty Diesel (HDD) Catalyst Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p058444/Heavy-Duty-Diesel- Catalyst.html (Due to its length, this URL may ne ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy has entered a five-year agreement to supply the Metropolitan Transit District in Santa Cruz, California (Santa Cruz Metro) with clean-burning liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel for its growing fleet of natural gas powered buses. Santa Cruz Metro plans, by mid-2008, to operate 63 CNG buses ... Continue reading
TradeMotion Plugs Dealerships Into the Future
AUSTIN, Texas--Automotive dealers now have a solution available to improve inventory management and provide real-time inventory data for consumers by simply plugging in BluTrax™, a Bluetooth™-enabled device. This month, TradeMotion™, a division of Intelligentz Automotive, released BluTrax™, providing automotive ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 18 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that one of its subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Delphi to purchase a portion of its North American brake component machining and module assembly assets. In addition to the asset purchase, the Company has agreed to acquire production inv ... Continue reading
USABC Awards $6.5 Million Battery Technology Development Contract to Ener1's EnerDel Subsidiary
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 18 -- Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) , an alternative energy company, announced that its EnerDel subsidiary was awarded a lithium-ion battery technology development contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler LLC, Ford ... Continue reading
VaST Appoints Marios Zenios as Strategic Advisor for Automotive
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--VaST Systems, the leader in electronics virtualization, today announced that automotive electronics industry veteran Marios Zenios has been appointed to the position of Strategic Advisor for Automotive. Marios is a highly experienced executive with more than 20 years of automotive, telematics, and co ... Continue reading
Volvo Looking for a Few Good Heroes: One Month Remains for Nominations
$1 Million in Contributions to be Awarded in 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards Nominations for everyday heroes open now through Oct. 15 at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; Top winners receive $100,000, grand award winner also gets a Volvo car for life IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 18 -- The clock is ticking and Volvo's search for Am ... Continue reading
2008 Green Car of the Year(R) Will be Announced at Los Angeles Auto Show
Green Car Journal's Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement to be Announced Nov. 15 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- The winner of the 2008 Green Car of the Year(R) (GCOY) award will be announced on Nov. 15 at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the show's Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan
<http://www.japancorp.net> Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned 'Land Cruiser' in Japan Tokyo, Japan, Sept 18, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today the launch in Japan of the completely redesigned "Land Cruiser" full-size, top-of-the-line SUV. The new Land Cruiser, designed under the theme ... Continue reading
is part of one Companyâs growing story in helping the U.S. to develop a lithium-ion battery to power the next generation of hybrid cars. 1. As of now, hybrid vehicles are powered by nickel metal hydride batteries. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
Jeep is Back in Uniform: New Military Version of Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Reports for Duty
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, September 18 -- - Iconic off-roader returns to its storied roots with J8 multipurpose model primarily developed for military use - but also suitable for civilian government applications Chrysler LLC unveiled the Jeep(R) J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defence Systems & Equipment Internationa ... Continue reading
Chinese Cars Find Easy Road in Russian Market
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: Russia may import 120,000 Chinese-made cars this year, a Russian official predicted. Andrei Novikov, head of the international department of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) in Russia made this prediction during his recent visit to China. The mission of Novikov¡¯s visit is to wor ... Continue reading
More People in US Buying Hybrid Vehicles; Sales Up 49 Percent in First 7 Months of 2007
DETROIT September 17, 2007; The AP reported that U.S. sales of new hybrid vehicles were up 49 percent in the first seven months of this year, due largely to a boom in sales in the Midwest, an auto information and marketing company said Monday. Oklahoma led all states with a 143 percent increase in registrations of new ... Continue reading
Peter Heuser Appointed Managing Director of Ricardo Deutschland
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 17 -- It was announced today that Dr. Peter Heuser will assume responsibility as the managing director of Ricardo Deutschland with immediate effect. Since joining Ricardo in 2005, Dr. Peter Heuser has been the director of Ricardo's Global Heavy Duty Diesel product group. ... Continue reading
The European Aftermarket for Telematics and Infotainment
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68598) has announced the addition of âEuropean Telematics and Infotainment Aftermarket - Investment Analysisâ to their offering. The European aftermarket for telematics and infotainment devices is witnessing robust growth, drive ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68596) has announced the addition of âMarket Analysis â Alternative Fuel Cells Industryâ to their offering. Alternative fuels include ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, bio-diesel, electricity, methanol, etc. With the ... Continue reading
KVH TracVision SlimLine Satellite TV Systems Selected by Leading RV Manufacturer Fleetwood
New Family of 12" Satellite TV Antennas will be Offered on a Selection of Fleetwood Enterprises' 2008 Model Year Coaches MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Sept. 17 -- KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest RV manufacturers in the United States, will extend their exclusive use of KVH' ... Continue reading
Navistar Names Harmon to Lead Corporate Communications
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today announced the appointment of Jon F. Harmon as vice president â corporate communications. Harmon joins Navistar from Force for Good Communications, a public relations consultancy he founded earlier this year. Previously, Harmon had worked for 23 years at F ... Continue reading
Muse Communications Launches Campaign for Redesigned 2008 Honda Accord
LOS ANGELES--Muse Communications has developed three multicultural advertising campaigns for American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. The campaigns target Korean, Chinese and African-American consumers and help launch the all new 2008 Honda Accord. âRevelationsâ is a three-30 sec spot street operetta designed to tap i ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 17 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of vehicle and driver programs, including its flagship roadside assistance service, announced that it has been selected by Volkswagen and Audi of America to provide emergency roadside assistance to their customers, beginni ... Continue reading
It's Probably Time to Replace Your Vehicle's Cabin Air Filter
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17 -- If you get headaches, allergic reactions or breathing problems riding in your car, it's probably time to change the cabin air filter. Cabin air filters clean the incoming air and remove allergens, and should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, or per the owner's manual, according to the ... Continue reading
Axial Vector Receives Notice of a U.S. Patent Allowance for New 'Internal Combustion Engine'
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 17 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced that the United States Patent Office has issued the company a notice of allowance for a patent titled "Internal Combustion Engine". A notice of allowance is a written notification that a patent application has cleared an intern ... Continue reading
Iteris Wins $420,000 Contract in Torreón, Mexico
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development and application of advanced technologies that help reduce traffic congestion and improve the safety of surface transportation systems, today announced that it has been awarded a $420,000 contract to supply its Vantage video detection systems to the ... Continue reading
Automobile Sectors Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities for Electronic Chemicals in Europe
LONDON--With printed circuit boards (PCBâs) experiencing reduced demand in many industrial applications as a result of being overtaken by newer and more advanced technologies, it is not surprising that the electronic chemicals market is facing a similar situation considering the close link between the two industri ... Continue reading
Heather Kos Promoted to Vice President at Navistar International Corporation
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC:NAVZ) today announced the promotion of Heather Kos to vice president, investor relations. Kos, 36, has been director, investor relations, since January 2006. "Heather's proven success in leading the strategic direction of Navistarâs investor relation ... Continue reading
Enfora Joins Pan-European In-Vehicle eCall Consortium
RICHARDSON, Texas--Enfora announced today that it has joined the eSafety Forum and intends to actively participate in the development and implementation of a pan-European standards-based emergency call (eCall) system. The company brings to this effort its experience as a developer of intelligent wireless systems used f ... Continue reading
Eagle One Announces Major Grand Prize For Car Club Winning Golden Rule
Eagle One Announces Major Grand Prize For Car Club Winning Golden Rule Award $1,500 To Be Donated To A Favorite Charity Eagle One this year is inaugurating a $1,500 grand prize for one of four car clubs winning its 15th annual Golden Rule Award. The award recognizes and rewards a car club in four U.S. regions for outst ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, reiterated today the companyâs ongoing commitment to supporting the introduction of environmentally friendly carbon dioxide (CO2) vehicle air conditioning systems. On September 6, the German Automotive ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Available for Rides and Photos at Washington Symposium
WHAT: "Plug-in Hybrids: Accelerating Progress 2007," a symposium on the technology and policy challenges of commercializing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. WHY ATTEND: The opportunity to be driven in and photograph plug-in electric vehicles. Learn how they can increase the security of the United States by deriving po ... Continue reading
China Car TV Industry Report 2007 Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68666) has announced the addition of âChina Car TV Industry Report, 2007â to their offering. In recent years, along with the rapid development of the digital technology and network technology, the broadcast TV field is undergoin ... Continue reading
BMW Sues Shuanghuan's Importer in Germany, But Not the Company
SHANGHAI - September 18, 2007: BMW AG has filed suit against Shuanghuan's importer in Munich last week to prevent the importer from selling a Shuanghua SUV model that BMW said is a copy of its X5, BMW AG's spokerperson told reporters last week. "BMW AG's lawsuit targets Shuanghuan's importer in Germany, not Shuanghuan ... Continue reading
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