Victory Motorcycles Unveils Most Progressive American Luxury Touring Bikes Ever Built
MINNEAPOLIS--In a highly anticipated world unveiling, Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. , today launched its new Victory Vision⢠family of luxury touring motorcycles at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City. The new bikes, the Victory Vision Street⢠and Victory Vision Tou ... Continue reading
Vincentric's 2007 Best Value in America Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Honda, Toyota, and GM score big with Vincentricâs Best Value in America awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan â January 19, 2007 â With todayâs announcement of Vincentricâs Best Value in America⢠awards, itâs time to expand the trophy shelf at Honda, Toyota, and Gen ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The company also confirmed its full-year outlook for double-digit earnings growth. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Chairman and Chief E ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireleand--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48765) has announced the addition of Schefenacker 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Schefenacker Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered at Esslingen, Germany, is a leading automobile component manufacturing company engaged in ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The British automotive manufacturer Jaguar and Land Rover, part of the Ford Group together with Volvo Car Corporation, is to outsource its entire department for development of aftermarket information to Semcon Informatic. The partnership will run until further notice and includes some 50 people plus ... Continue reading
Scion to Reveal Two All-New 2008 Models at 2007 Chicago Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Scion will stage the world premiere of the second-generation xB and the all-new xD at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The Scion press conference will take place on Thursday, February 8 at 9:00 A.M. CT in the Grand Ballroom in McCormick Place, with a live simulcast to the Scion display area at t ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The first-generation Highlander, Toyota's best-selling mid-size SUV, debuted during the 2001 model year. Th ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. to Broadcast Its Fourth-Quarter 2006 Conference Call on the Web
WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- Stoneridge, Inc. will broadcast its 2006 fourth-earnings conference call live over the Internet on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time with President and Chief Executive Officer, John Corey; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, George Strickler; and Director ... Continue reading
Greetings everyone, Please find attached the latest press release from the Lil Nate Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car team. We have some exciting news about a new sponsor ! Thanks again for your support of not only our team, but the sport of drag racing ! ~Michelle Read = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Life ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation to Webcast Fiscal Second Quarter 2007 Results
CHICAGO, Jan. 19 -- Quixote Corporation , a world leader in transportation safety products and services, intends to release its fiscal 2007 second quarter results on the morning of Thursday, January 25, 2007. In conjunction with this release, management of Quixote Corp. will host a conference call, which will be simult ... Continue reading
WOBURN, Mass.--Claros Diagnostics announced today the closing of a $7.8 million Series A financing to develop a novel handheld diagnostic testing system for point-of-care use. The round was led by Oxford Bioscience Partners with additional investments coming from Bioventures Investors, Accelerated Technologies Partners ... Continue reading
John Thawley Announces Exploring Speed and Light 2006 Photo Journal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2007 DETROIT - Motorsports photographer, John Thawley, announced today the release of his latest photographic journal, Exploring Speed and Light, a photo diary of his year following the 2006 American Le Mans Series. The hard bound book features 158 pages of full color photography docu ... Continue reading
Georgia Driver Education: Required Teen Driver Course Now Offered Online
ATLANTA, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Safety Council, in conjunction with AAA and Taggart's Driving School, announces the approval of its 30-hour online driver education course that meets Georgia's new Joshua's Law requirements for teen drivers and is approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Serv ... Continue reading
Starfire Systems Recruits Darren Welson for Automotive Brakes
MALTA, N.Y.--Starfire Systems, Inc. announced the appointment of Darren Welson as Friction Products Engineer. Mr. Welson comes to Starfire from Goodrich Aerospace Corporation in Santa Fe Springs, California where he was Program Engineer for composite friction products for aircraft brakes and clutch materials. Mr. Welso ... Continue reading
David Michaels Joins Starfire as Chief Financial Officer
MALTA, N.Y.--Starfire Systems, Inc. announced the appointment of David C. Michaels to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Michaels comes to Starfire from Albany International Corp. in Albany, New York where he served as Vice President - Treasury and Tax and Chief Risk Officer. Mr. Michaels has extensive senior ... Continue reading
Energy Portion of "First 100 hours" Easily Passed
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Democratic controlled House allowed a bill that would repeal several oil industry production incentives and funnel an estimated $14 billion into an alternative energy fund passed overwhelmingly last night. Republicans called the proposal bad economi ... Continue reading
Americans Questioning Value of Free Trade
Washington DC January 18, 2007; In a recent poll conducted by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times, 68 percent of Americans said the economy is doing well, the most since 2001. In the same poll, 41 percent of respondents said free trade hurts the economy, with just 28 percent saying it helps. According to Bloomberg, opi ... Continue reading
Volvo Construction Equipment Closes Deal With Lingong
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the earlier announced equity investment of 70% in Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co, Ltd (Lingong), a major construction machinery manufacturer in China and the deal is now closed. âWe are deligh ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 13 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accident Slows Petersen/White Lightning in Stage 13 of Euromilhões Dakar 2007 Michael Petersen Unharmed, Slips to 23rd Overall, Set to Continue After Overnight Repairs TAMBACOUNDA, Africa January 19, 2007 â As the Euromilhões Dakar 2007 nears its conclusion, the bad luck for Petersen Mo ... Continue reading
Action Pursuit Group Re-Launches 'Drive!' Website
Apprise Enthusiast Media unit enhances online access to the nation's most comprehensive resource for automotive events ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the re- launch of www.driveonline.com, a fully interactive digital exten ... Continue reading
John S. Brinzo Named to AK Steel's Board of Directors
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- AK Steel said today that John S. Brinzo has been elected to its board of directors, effective today. Mr. Brinzo is chairman of the board of directors of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, the largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America. Mr. Brinzo served as the chief executive officer of Cleve ... Continue reading
Modine Promotes Margaret Kelsey To Vice President
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced today it has promoted Margaret “Peggy” Kelsey to the position of Vice President – Corporate Treasurer, Business Development, and Assistant Secretary. Peggy continues to report t ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today its new sales and earnings goals for the Company through 2009. Specifically, the Company reported that it has established goals for total Company sales to grow to $2.2 billion by the end of the 2009 calendar year with net income from continuing operations increasing ... Continue reading
Bentley's New GTC Scoops Two Prestigious Awards
CREWE, England - The recently launched Bentley Continental GTC convertible has garnered a brace of high-profile awards just months after its international launch. Robb Report, the esteemed US luxury lifestyle magazine, declared Bentleyâs 195mph convertible its 2007 Car of the Year, and the judges from LâAutom ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Wins Top Award At Annual Motoring 'Oscars'
What Car? Car of The Year - Vauxhall's Corsa scoops top award ⢠First Vauxhall winner since 1980 ⢠Toyota and Lexus win Green Award ⢠British success for Mini and Land Rover MIDDLESEX, England - January 19, 2007: The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was last night named Car of the Year at the 30th annual motoring ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- With the unveiling of the Lincoln MKR concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Ford Motor Company and supplier partner OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. are providing the public a glimpse at the future of automotive lighting. The Lincoln MKR is equipped with the latest in ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands,Acquires Exclusive Retail Rights to Nanotechnology Engine Treatment Formula
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces Exclusive Rights to the Only Engine Treatment Formula Tested and Approved by Southwest Research Institute for the U.S. Government IRVINE, Calif. and ORANGE CITY, Fla., Jan. 18 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home a ... Continue reading
Drag Racing Season Highlighted by 20th Anniversary of NHRA in Sonoma
More Than 40 Days of Drag Racing Planned at Infineon Raceway for 2007 Season SEASON HIGHLIGHTED BY 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NHRA DRAG RACING IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2007) - Infineon Raceway will feature more than 40 days of drag-racing action during the 2007 season, highlighted by the 20th anniversary of the NHRA ... Continue reading
36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction Shatters Attendance and Sales Records During First Three Days
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--In only the first three days of the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Action, more than 100,000 spectators have passed through the gates at WestWorld. Record-breaking auction sales have reached nearly $16 million, crushing the numbers posted in the first three days of the 2006 auction. â ... Continue reading
Cold Weather Car Care Tips From The Auto Club
AUTO CLUB: BRRR...IT IS COLD OUT THERE. EASY-TO-FOLLOW WINTER DRIVING AND CAR CARE ADVICE (LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2007) - Winter driving conditions are tough on motorists and vehicles. To help drivers make it through cold conditions, the Automobile Club of Southern California advises motorists to take extra precautions ... Continue reading
Evenflo Statement in Response to Consumer Reports Retraction
VANDALIA, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- At Evenflo, safety is our number one priority, and we are very concerned that parents and consumers are potentially confused about the safety of infant car seats. Following the recent Consumer Reports story on infant car seats we immediately re-tested our Discovery infant seat internally -- a ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: 2007 Starts with Lower Fuel Prices
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 18 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have decreased substantially since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 12 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cos ... Continue reading
JPMA Welcomes Consumer Reports' Withdrawal of Infant Car Seat Report
Mt. LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), which represents the leading manufacturers of infant child restraints in the United States, is pleased about the withdrawal by Consumer Reports of their recent infant car seat test reports. Immediately upon read ... Continue reading
GlobalAutoSourcing.com - The World's Leading Automotive Sourcing Portal
TROY, Mich.--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today launched the fully-functional automotive sourcing portal, GlobalAutoSourcing.com, created with partner Shanghai KOWIN Automotive Components Co., Ltd, the global sourcing division of Chery Automot ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the New Mercedes-Benz C-Class
STUTTGART, Germany, January 18 -- - World Premiere of the New C-Class in Two Attractive Outfits An impressive combination of ride comfort and agility is the hallmark of the new C-Class, which celebrated its world premiere today in Stuttgart. In front of some 600 international journalists from over 30 countries, Mercede ... Continue reading
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