Lifting the veil on the next-generation Cadillac CTS; washing away the covers on the Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive concept Then get a sneak peek at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in TheCarConnection's exclusive Detroit auto show report DETROIT, Dec. 19 -- What happens when you add two more doors to the ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: GM Announces North American Debut of Four Global Concepts
December 19, 2006 DETROIT, Mich. â General Motors announced four global concept vehicles that were unveiled at overseas auto shows will make their North American debut at NAIAS 2007. The concepts are the: Holden EFIJY; Chevrolet T2X; Chevrolet WTCC; and Open Antara GTC. These four vehicles showcase GM Designâ ... Continue reading
How To Make Ethanol Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT - December 19, 2006: With the recent run up in gas prices and the lingering war in the Middle East, there has been talk of renewable energy sources to power our cars and trucks. Ethanol, a biofuel, can be produced not only from corn, but sugar cane, switch grass, and wood. And using it, instead of gasoline, dec ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Ranks Highest in Luxury Lease and Non-Luxury Lease Satisfaction; GMAC Ranks Highest in Luxury Loan and Non-Luxury Loan Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 19 -- Credit unions are becoming more aggressive in the indirect lending market, as credit aggregators are simplifying the process for dealers to ... Continue reading
Branded Car Audio Hits Full Stride for the 2007 Model Year
MINNEAPOLIS--Premium audio is making a comeback in cars and major automakers are not letting it slip away to the aftermarket. According to Telematics Research Group (TRG), 80% of 2007 models for sale in the U.S. will offer “branded audio” as optional or standard equipment up from 67% during the ’06 model year. As ... Continue reading
End-of-Year Car Deals Abound ... Not Just on 'Nearly New', but on Brand New Makes and Models Too
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 19 -- The New Year is fast approaching and according to the experts at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), that means great deals for this year's holiday car buyers as end-of-year automotive clearance sales kick into high gear. According to Mark Perleberg, NADAguides.com lead auto expe ... Continue reading
New Year's Resolutions for Vehicle Shoppers: Be Diligent in Your Vehicle Financing Decisions
Survey Shows Increased Consumer Desire to Research Auto Financing Decisions WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Consumers are resolving to conduct more research surrounding their auto financing decisions than they have in the past, according to a public opinion survey conducted earlier this year by AWARE (Americans Well-informed on ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Operating Results in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2006 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2007. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $12,041,000, a decrease of 5.4% from the second quarter of fiscal 2006 net sales of ... Continue reading
@utoRevenue Clients Recapture ‘Lost’ Customers
LEE, Mass.--@utoRevenue™, the leading permission-based marketing company in the automotive industry, recaptured over 7,300 ‘lost’ customers for its dealership clients and earned them more than $3.5 million in just 30 days, reports John M. Miller, General Manager for @utoRevenue. According to @utoRevenue reports, ... Continue reading
WHAT * Marking the first time that DUI offenders were asked, "what would make you stop driving drunk," The Century Council completed an innovative survey of the most dangerous sectors of the driving population, the hardcore drunk driver. * Top 3 actions that would "definitely make me stop drinking and driving" - 76% re ... Continue reading
Bryan Silas; Fast Tracking Racing Smooth In Daytona
Bryan Silas; Fast Tracking Racing Smooth In Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (Tuesday, December 19, 2006) - - 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Bryan Silas utilized the final testing session of the year this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway not only to familiarize himself with the demanding s ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 19 -- Frost & Sullivan selected TI Automotive as the recipient of the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement in the North American fuel pumps aftermarket. This is in recognition of its market leadership in providing a unique product line and solutions that offer high customer ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Delivers Web Seminar on Fleet Thought Leadership to North American Executives
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 19 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, presented a web seminar to executives across Canada and the United States on key topics to address for the upcoming winter in building a successful fleet program. The web seminar, which took place on Wednesday, Dece ... Continue reading
Acquisition focuses DriveSol on global Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) markets providing the electric steering technology base for integrated steering column/pedal product development TROY, Mich., Dec. 19 -- DriveSol Worldwide, Inc. ("DriveSol"), an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announced today that it ... Continue reading
Visteon to Unveil New Innovations at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Visteon Corporation is hosting a press conference to unveil two of its new mobile electronics technologies at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas -- HD Jump(TM), a transportable HD Radio(TM) product; and Wireless Charging, an in-vehicle technology that eliminates the need to ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions, LLC Supplies Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Toyota
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC will increase its direct tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system presence in North America as the direct TPM system supplier for the 2007 Toyota Sienna. "EnTire Solutions, a joint venture company formed by TRW Automotive and Michelin, is pleased to count Toyota as ... Continue reading
EMC Avamar(R) Named As One of the Top-Five Storage Developments of the Year by eWeek Labs
HOPKINTON, Mass., Dec. 19 -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information management and storage, today announced that eWeek Labs -- the technology testing arm of eWeek magazine -- has chosen EMC Avamar(R) data de-duplication software as one of the top-five storage developments for the year. Recently acquired by EM ... Continue reading
Diana Rose Promoted to Senior Manager of Media at Infineon Raceway
Diana Rose Promoted to Senior Manager of Media at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2006) - Diana Rose has been promoted to the position of Senior Manager of Media Relations at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced. Rose has been working full-time in the media relations department at Infineon Raceway si ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims, Inc. - 'EACC' - Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
OLDSMAR, Fla., Dec. 19 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, today announced financial results for the first quarter ending October 31, 2006 for fiscal year 2007. Total revenue for the three-months ended O ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Schedules Release of Fiscal 2006 Fourth Quarter Results and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--FastenTech, Inc. has scheduled the release of its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter results for Thursday, December 21, 2006 after the market close and will hold its conference call to discuss results on Friday, December 22, 2006. Details are provided below. Quarterly Telephonic Conference Call and Webcast The con ... Continue reading
GATX Corporation Announces Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer - Rail
CHICAGO--GATX Corporation today announced that Thomas Ellman has been appointed chief commercial officer – rail, responsible for GATX’s North American railcar fleet, sales, market analysis and customer support activities. Mr. Ellman has most recently been serving as senior vice president, asset management for GE Eq ... Continue reading
JEGS joins SpeedFreaks DELAWARE, Ohio (December 19, 2006) - JEGS Automotive Inc, an industry leader in high-performance mail order parts, has become a sponsor of the popular SpeedFreaks television and radio shows. JEGS will be featured prominently on the set of the upcoming SpeedFreaks show, which will air on ESPN2, as ... Continue reading
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GKN Produces Countertrack(TM) Propshafts for Chrysler Group
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- GKN Driveline's new countertrack(TM) PX propshaft technology that provides weight-savings and fuel-efficiency benefits will be added next year as a running change to some versions of the Chrysler Group's 2007 model-year Dodge Ram and Dakota pickup trucks and Durango sport-utility vehicle ... Continue reading
RM Auctions Arizona Sale at the Biltmore - January 19th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pat Cole/Kim Milman JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 pcole@jmprpublicrelations.com WORLD'S RAREST MUSCLE CAR JOINS OTHER MULTI- MILLION CARS AT RM AUCTIONS' 2007 ARIZONA EVENT A Rare 1971 Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Valued at More Than $4 Million Joins the World's Oldest Ford, a Le Mans Winning 198 ... Continue reading
SPEED TV To Air Chinese A1GP Round (z04)
Happy Holidays From A1 Team Canada TV REMINDER - SPEED TO AIR CHINESE A1GP ROUND Montreal, Canada - Tuesday 19 December, 2006 - SPEED Channel will broadcast Round 3 of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, from Beijing, China on Wednesday 20th December at 4pm EST as its North American coverage of the winter-based, ... Continue reading
Gregg Castano, Phyllis Dantuono to Share Chief Operating Officer Role at Business Wire
NEW YORK--Gregg Castano and Phyllis Dantuono have been named co-chief operating officers of Business Wire, providing the organizational framework for the company's continued expansion into new geographic, vertical and new media markets, Cathy Baron Tamraz, president and CEO, announced today. The career tracks of Castan ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Tom Mulgrew and Frank Yetter will share the position of senior vice president, global sales manager at Business Wire, it was announced by Cathy Baron Tamraz, CEO and president, at the company's recently concluded international sales meeting. Mulgrew was previously senior vice president, US sales, where he was ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests Minicars VIDEO ENHANCED
<b>First crash tests of minicars: Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests</b> <p>ARLINGTON, VA â For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. No ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa.--Traffic.com, Inc. , the leading provider of personalized traffic information for drivers coast-to-coast, today announced the availability of the TrafficPro⢠TrafficML Service, the industryâs first comprehensive traffic solution that combines historical, and real-time data from a full complement of ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces New Products Being Introduced at Major ATV Show
MILFORD, Iowa--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, today announced they are releasing nine new products at the United Statesâ largest ATV/Cycle trade show, to be he ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gain An Insight In To Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47374) has announced the addition of “Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. - Company Profile” to their offering. This company profile will assist individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market ... Continue reading
Great American Insurance To Give Away Freightliner at Mid-America Trucking Show
CINCINNATI--Great American , one of the nationâs leading insurers of independent owner operators, will give away more than just a bag of trade show trinkets at the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show to be held March 22-24, 2007 in Louisville, KY. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from entrants in the compa ... Continue reading
Newgen Introduces Identify!(TM) Plus Management System for Auto Dealers
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19 -- Newgen Results Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. and the leading provider of targeted customer relationship management and business-to-business enterprise channel management services, today introduced Identify!(TM) Plus, a new customer management service for automot ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Map Data Aids in the Efficient Routing of U.S. Armed Forces and Cargo
GeoDecisions' IRRIS(R) Software Features Enhanced Functionality Using NAVTEQ Map Data CHICAGO, Dec. 19 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been chosen to provide map data for GeoDecisions(R) IRRIS, a web-based portal of U.S. military infrast ... Continue reading
Ecology Coatings Granted Quadruple Patent Approval for Low-Energy, Low-Emission Industrial Coatings
AKRON, Ohio--Ecology Coatings, Inc. today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 7,151,123 covering the companyâs environmentally-friendly, 100 percent solids UV curable coating technology. The issued patent is the first of four recently allowed patents that further s ... Continue reading
``Best Cars for the Commute'' Identified by Experts at NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com
LOS ANGELES--Car experts at two leading automotive websites, NewCarTestDrive.com and CarsDirect.com, today announced their picks for the âBest Cars for the Commute.â The list features 10 vehicles from the 2007 model year that accommodate individual needs and preferences of todayâs commuters. It includes ... Continue reading
Honda to Build Advanced Engine Plant in Japan, Promises Lower Emissions
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda to Build a New Engine Plant in Japan, Establishing Production Systems and Capabilities for Advanced Engines to Achieve Further Reduction of CO2 Emissions Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to build a new engi ... Continue reading
Globalization Dramatically Increases Product Intellectual Property Exposure For Auto Manufacturers
P R E S S R E L E A S E Pinion Software Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.pinionsoftware.com/PDFs/Pinion-Software-Aberdeen-Report-rele ase.pdf Aberdeen Study Sponsored by Pinion Software Reveals Globalization Has Dramati ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel signs up first UK road transport fleet
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel International, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, is pleased to announce today the win of its first UK commercial fleet contract for Platinum Plus® DFX wi ... Continue reading
Cristina y Fernández Unidos en Estas Fiestas para Crear una Muy Feliz Navidad para las Familias Necesitadas MOORESVILLE, Carolina del Norte, 19 de diciembre /PR Newswire/ -- Adrián Fernández, el famoso corredor de autos de carrera que piloteará el Acura Lola No. 15 de Lowe's, en la serie American Le Mans del próxi ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Earns Five-Star Crash Safety Rating From U.S. Government
Five-Star Crash Safety Rating for Midsize Kia SUV in Frontal and Side Impact Crash Tests IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19 -- The 2007 Kia Sorento earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Tr ... Continue reading
Drivers Should Complete Vehicle Safety Check Before Holiday Travel
ROANOKE, Va.--Spend a few minutes checking out your important vehicle systems before hitting the road this holiday season to prevent your holiday travel from turning into a hassle. âArriving safely should be every driverâs primary concern,â according to Bryan Gregory, Advance Auto Partsâ director of ... Continue reading
FreeFlow Announces Service Partnership With eBay for Enterprise-Level Online Marketplaces
SAN JOSE, Calif.--FreeFlow, a provider of hosted inventory asset management solutions, today announced a service partnership with eBay that unites both companies’ proven solutions to help enterprise customers maximize sales of excess, aging, returned and refurbished inventory. This global best-in-class offering of eB ... Continue reading
Akebono Brake Forms Strategic Alliance with ITOCHU
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Akebono Brake Forms Strategic Alliance with ITOCHU Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (Akebono) announced a decision to form a strategic alliance with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) in the areas of global business operations and ... Continue reading
Get Behind the Wheel in 2007 With a Little Help from DriversEd.com
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 19 -- High School students with expectations of becoming licensed drivers in the New Year can look to DriversEd.com to help them get behind the wheel. Rather than spending precious free time in a classroom, teens can prepare for their Learners Permit and Drivers License tests at their own pace. Th ... Continue reading
LOT Polish Airlines Appoints CarTrawler(TM) for Strategic Car Hire Distribution Agreement
DUBLIN, December 19 -- LOT Polish Airlines and CarTrawler.com(TM) the worlds fastest growing car rental distribution system have signed a 3 year agreement enabling the Star Alliance member airline to offer a dynamically packaged and standalone car rental offering for visitors to www.lot.com. Under the agreement LOT wil ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Acquires NAVTEQ Navigation Software
NAVIGON's Acquisition Gives It a Big Boost in Creating Automotive-Grade Platforms CHICAGO, Dec. 19 -- NAVIGON Inc., the leading navigation software provider, has acquired NAVTEQ's navigation software business including all production software assets and development personnel to create automotive navigation software and ... Continue reading
Press Release- French Fashion University
Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled "French Fashion University to host 'extravagance' fashion show" for possible use in your publication. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Nabih Tarabay PR Account Executive DNA Arabia Mob. +971 50 5454834 Te ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47376) has announced the addition of “LKQ Corporation - Company Profile” to their offering. This company profile will assist individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market innovations, and sel ... Continue reading
UMA Achieves Commercial Success in 2006
MILPITAS, Calif.--Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, today announced the company has surpassed its 2006 goals for industry adoption of UMA, with commercial delivery of UMA-based products and services by major mobile operators and vendors gaining s ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 19, 2006 -- Visteon Corporation confirmed today that discussions regarding the possible sale of certain Visteon driveline assets in Europe and South America to GKN plc have terminated. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon continues to explore other alt ... Continue reading
Want a New Autojob in 2007? Visit our CareerShowroom
ShowroomToday.com The Spot for Automotive Sales Professionals Dec 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In This Issue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Automotive Sales Training Automotive Sales Management Finance & Insurance Training Internet Sales Training CareerShowroom - Au ... Continue reading
Umea's 2006 Eco-Award Goes to Volvo's Truck Cab Factory
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Trucks cab factory in Umea has received the local authority's eco-award for 2006. In its statement, the local authority cites the company's long-term environmental investments which have resulted in a reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide and solvents. Environmental Affairs manager Kj ... Continue reading
A "Glass Car" Made from Plastic World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2007 for the Companyâs 30th Anniversary Zumikon (CH) - Is it just a clever 3-D projection or maybe a mirage of a four-wheel art object? Or is it actually a real car sitting there? Some visitors to this yearâs Geneva Motor Show (March 8th ... Continue reading
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 19 -- - Overall Satisfaction Reaches Highest Level Since Study's Inception in 2004 Four Toyota models rank highest in satisfying owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2006 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. The four awa ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Redesigned Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Truck of the Year
LOS ANGELES--Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com), the world's automotive authority and part of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Automotive Group, announced today that the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado is its 2007 Truck of the Yearâ¢. The complete report on Motor Trendâs 2007 Truck of the Year will be published in the Februar ... Continue reading
Ford Starts Production on New Super Duty Trucks at Louisville Kentucky Plant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. December 18, 2006; Bruce Schreiner writing for the AP reported that Ford workers on Monday cheered the start of production for the new F-Series Super Duty pickup truck -- a vehicle line that company executives predict will secure the company's leadership in truck production. The new truck, built at the ... Continue reading
Delphi to get up to $3.4 billion investment
CHICAGO December 18, 2006; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Delphi Corp. laid out a road map for reorganization on Monday that includes an investment of up to $3.4 billion from a private equity group, potential creditor recoveries and an executive succession plan. Appaloosa Management LP and Cerberus Capi ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers: A Funny Car on Wall Street
* NATIONAL TIME TRIALS, PHOENIX, FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, JAN. 26-28: Pre-season action moves from Nevada to Arizona as the professional teams continue to tweak off-season changes at this second of three optional test sessions. Open to media. Please contact NHRA Media Relations at (626) 914-4761 for more informa ... Continue reading
More Than 200 Children Treated to Christmas Party at Infineon Raceway
More than 200 Sonoma Valley Children Treated to Christmas Party at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2006) - Infineon Raceway helped spread some holiday cheer on Saturday to more than 200 children at the 2nd annual Race to the Holidays Christmas Party. The raceway hosted 225 Sonoma Valley children and their fam ... Continue reading
RADD, State of Calif. 'Cal Coalition' Launches Music-Driven Campaign to Reduce Impaired Driving
RADD, California Government Agencies, Brewers Coors and Miller, California Auto Clubs, American Federation of Musicians and MP3tunes.com Join Forces to Reward 'Designated Drivers' and Honor Responsible Retailers Through the 2nd Annual 'What's the Plan? Figure It Out!' Campaign Targeting Ages 21-34 STUDIO CITY, Calif., ... Continue reading
Toyota Named Co-Title of NASCAR Event in Sonoma
Toyota Named Co-Title of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Event at Infineon Raceway TOYOTA ALSO NAMED 'OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF INFINEON RACEWAY' SONOMA, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2006) - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. and the Northern California Toyota Dealers have reached a multi-year agreement with Infineon Raceway to serve as co-title of the ... Continue reading
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