SAN ANTONIO, Texas--June 19, 2006-- Drivers Involved in Crashes Report Spending Four Days Managing Claims/Repair Process; New Service from Progressive Cuts That Down to 15 Minutes More than 32,000 car accidents happen in the San Antonio metropolitan area each year - that's about 615 a week and 88 a day. And, while abou ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-149 9-FOR-9 AT The PAS SATURDAY??? KRUSEMAN SLICES GARDNER'S LEAD TO 3 AT SANTA MARIA Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway has become USAC's most unpredictable track with eight different race winners in the eight USAC/CRA races conducted there so far t ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Announces Appointment of Timothy Clayton as Interim CFO
CARMEL, Ind., June 19 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, announced today the appointment of Timothy C. Clayton as interim Chief Financial Officer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051221/DEW014LOGO ) As ... Continue reading
Antepo's OPN System Powers Availability-Based Communication for ALD Automotive's Nordic Division
NEW YORK, June 19 -- Antepo, Inc. (http://www.antepo.com/), a leader in availability-based communication, today announced that ALD Automotive Nordic, a division of leading international fleet management services company ALD Automotive, has deployed Antepo's flagship solution, OPN System(TM), to speed inter-office colla ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- June 23 & June 30 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE DUCK - WQKC 93.7 NIGHT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY FEATURES SPRINTS, MODIFIEDS, & SUPER STOCKS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 23 BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 18, 2006) ... Continue reading
China Southern Sky Pearl Club Travelers In Europe Get New Perks From Hertz
SHANGHAI, China--June 19, 2006--China Southern Airlines (HKSE:1055) (SHA:600029) -- www.cs-air.com/en -- with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China, and its frequent flyer partner Hertz are teaming up for an exciting new promotion this summer! China Southern Airlines ... Continue reading
Chip Ganassi Quotes from NASCAR RaceDay on SPEED
MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: David Harris - SPEED David.Harris@SPEEDTV.com 704/731-2107 For Immediate Release Monday, June 19 TEAM OWNER CHIP GANASSI OFFERS SPEED a CANDID INTERVIEW on NASCAR RACEDAY WENDY VENTURINI GETS BEHIND THE SCENES; 'WE'RE NOT THERE YET,' SAYS GANASSI Wendy Venturini, who provides the inside scoop ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon / Advance Auto Parts Race Team - Englishtown Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TEAM HAVE DISAPPOINTING FIRST ROUND LOSS 2006 NH ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--June 19, 2006--CSK Auto Corporation (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, CSK Auto, Inc., intends to commence cash tender offers and consent solicitations today with respect to its outstanding $225 million aggregate principal amount of 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "7% ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER KAEDING, WISE, COONS, HUNT, RODELA, GARDNER, MARTZ, ROBERTSON, FACCINTO, SCOTT & SMITH EARL'S LEADERS Drivers earning top Earl's points in last weekend's action included Bud Kaeding (Silver Crown), Josh Wise and Mat Neely (National Sprints), Tony H ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-150 FITZGERALD-WYSONG SQUARE OFF FOR UTAH SUPERMACY SATURDAY AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS Dave Fitzgerald and Jimmy Wysong of Salt Lake City, Utah will compete for the title of USAC's winningest driver in Utah history Saturday when the 2006 USAC/S ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l News and Notes - Milwaukee
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 / The Milwaukee Mile - Friday, June 23, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO MILWAUKEE: ~ The Milwaukee Mile A Career-Fir ... Continue reading
FW: Jimmie Johnson Teleconference
FYI regarding a Tuesday teleconference with Jimmie Johnson Note the EASTERN start time. --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Drew Brown [mailto:dbrown@gmrlive.co ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Offering of $250 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
HOUSTON--June 19, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it intends to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2036 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securiti ... Continue reading
FROM: Dr. Alfred Lee Hang Seng Bank Ltd Sai Wan Ho Branch 171 Shaukiwan Road Hong Kong. Fax: +852-30150434 Dear Friend, How are you today and business in your country? I am Dr. Alfred Lee, of the above address. I would respectfully request that you keep the contents of this mail confidential and respect the integrity o ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals' Announces Price Increases For Epoxy Resins
COLUMBUS, Ohio--June 19, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. has announced that it will increase off-list prices for EPON(TM)-brand epoxy resins products in North and Latin America effective for all shipments July 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow. The price increase includes the following adjustments: -- Liquid E ... Continue reading
Isuzu Re-Ups Raytheon for Outsourced Learning Services
TROY, Mich., June 19, 2006 -- Raytheon Company's subsidiary Raytheon Professional Services LLC (RPS) and Isuzu Motors America, Inc., have signed a contract for outsourced learning services. The contract extends a previous five-year contract between the two companies. Terms were not disclosed. Under the new contract, RP ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--June 19, 2006--Clean Energy has named James C. Miller III, former Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, as a member of the company's board of directors. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service (USPS), Mr. Miller previously was Chair ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin cashes $20,000 paycheck after Top Gun win (JEG'S)
Jeg cashes $20,000 paycheck after Top Gun win GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 19) -- Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin pocketed the top prize of the $20,000 Top Eliminator Top Gun Classic Saturday at Piedmont Dragway in Julian, N.C. One of the most successful racers in NHRA Pro Stock history, Coughlin traded in his Pro Stoc ... Continue reading
Midgets at Bakersfield Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-148 MIDGETS AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY KAPLAN TRIUMPHS AT ALTAMONT Jerome Rodela of El Monte, Calif. and Tyler Brown of Norco, Calif. continue their battle for the 2006 USAC Western Midget Championship this Saturday when the series returns to Baker ... Continue reading
Please let me know if you will need high res pictures of Milka! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com MILKA DUNO: MOMENT BY MOMENT DUBLIN, Ohio (June 19, 2006) - Milka Duno's fans know her as a Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series driver, recognizing her blue helmet in the ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 23rd at Michigan
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New Lines at Parts Finishing Group Support Growth of Henkel's Autophoretic(R) Coatings
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 19 -- Henkel Corporation recently announced a new line of Autophoretic(R) Coating Chemicals (ACC) will be utilized by Parts Finishing Group (PFG) at their manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, Mich. The line contains ACC(R) 915, Henkel's high-performance, durable, and heat-resistant produ ... Continue reading
Opportunities to Golf in Franco's Foursome Will be Awarded to the Three Highest Bidders VISTA, Calif., June 19 -- The Directed Electronics Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization whose mission is: "To improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children in Southern California and the communitie ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: O'REILLY NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS ADVANCE PACKAGE
O'REILLY NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS FACT SHEET WHAT: 10th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol, the 12th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman compet ... Continue reading
Press Conference Schedule for Sonoma Weekend
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE DODGE/SAVE MART 350 NASCAR WEEKEND INFINEON RACEWAY (All Times Pacific) FRIDAY, JUNE 23 9:45 a.m. Kasey Kahne announcement in the Driver's Lounge. The Driver's Lounge is located in the garage area directly behind the haulers. A cold garage pass is necessary for access. 10:05 a.m. Raybestos Roo ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Shows Atlantics Speed in Portland, Earns Top-Six Result with Broken Wing
Raphael Matos Shows Atlantics Speed in Portland, Earns Top-Six Result with Broken Wing PORTLAND, Ore., June 19, 2006 - Raphael Matos, a native of Belo Horizonte, Brazil now living in Miami, Fla., showed the speed this weekend at Portland International Raceway which has made him one of the top, young drivers in the moto ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Neon Dion beginning to shine! (June 19, 2006 Knoxville, IA) If you have been watching the race results lately with the World of Outlaws one name seems to be appearing very constantly in top 15 finishes, Neon Dion Hindi. The RealTruck.com/Sniper Tuning #D11 J&J Chassis has been quietly climbing in ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Infineon Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Dodge/Save Mart 350 - Infineon Raceway Advance - 6/25/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Leader of the Pac ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Henderson, top ten streak at 3! (6/19/2006 Sioux Falls, SD) So far the World of Outlaws has been an up and down one for Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender, Justin Henderson. The team has been searching for consistency all year and it looks like they may be on track to finding it. This pa ... Continue reading
Revision- Rafa Matos Shows Atlantics Speed in Portland, Earns Top-Six Result with Broken Wing
It should be noted that Raphael Matos is eighth in driver points, seven points out of the top-five. Not ninth in points as stated previously. We apologize for any inconvenience. _____ Raphael Matos Shows Atlantics Speed in Portland, Earns Top-Six Result with Broken Wing PORTLAND, Ore., June 19, 2006 - Raphael Matos, a ... Continue reading
SAMAX - Mid-Ohio & Daytona preview
The SAMAX/ Doncaster Racing drivers will tackle two very different track configurations in less than a week, competing in Rolex Sports Car Series races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on June 24 and at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on June 29. The rolling 2.258-mile Mid-Oh ... Continue reading
Scott Pruett Dodge/Save-Mart 350 Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Scott Pruett, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Advance Dodge/Save-Mart 350- Infineon Raceway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Driver Line-Up: This weekend, while Scott Pruett is out West filling in for David Stremme in the No. 40 NASCAR N ... Continue reading
SeaDream South America Yachting - 9 night voyage from $3,999!
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Some of you may not have received this. Just in case, here it is again. Our server was down for a short time. ------------------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-146 SPRINTS TAKE TO RIR 3/4-MILE FRIDAY DARLAND, WESTFALL SCORE; NEELY TAKES "BUCKEYE" TITLE The USAC National ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-146 SPRINTS TAKE TO RIR 3/4-MILE FRIDAY DARLAND, WESTFALL SCORE; NEELY TAKES "BUCKEYE" TITLE The USAC National Sprint Cars return to Richmond International Raceway's 3/4-mile paved oval in Virginia Friday as 2005 USAC National Midget Champion Jo ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 19, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-147 USAC STOCKTON FINALE SET FOR JULY 8 HUNT'S ALTAMONT WIN EXTENDS POINT LEAD The final USAC races in the long history of Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway are set for July 8 as the Western Sprints and Western Midgets combine for a "doubleheader" p ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Earns Points For National City
Tim Sauter Earns Points For National City Best qualifying run of year squandered after pit road altercation damages car June 17th, Kentucky Speedway. Tim Sauter and his McGill Motorsports team had a strong racecar Saturday evening for the Meijer 300 at the Kentucky Speedway, running in the top 10 for a long period of t ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Throwing Out First Pitch
NASCAR Driver Tim Sauter Throwing Out First Pitch Wisconsin Native To Represent Lester Buildings And The Milwaukee Mile On June 21st MILWAUKEE (June 19, 2006) – Lester Buildings and The Milwaukee Mile have struck a marketing partnership, allowing visibility both at the historic speedway and in the community for ... Continue reading
Tonight: Randy Ruhlman on internet radio on www.sportstalknetwork.com, June 19th at 8:15 PM ET
RandyRuhlman.com No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Randy Ruhlman on internet radio tonight on www.sportstalknetwork.com, June 19th at 8:15 PM ET Cleveland, OH (June 19, 2006) Randy Ruhlman will be featured tonight, June 19th, at 8:15 PM on http: ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon / Q Power Race Team - Englishtown Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE TEAM REACH QUARTERFINALS IN ENGLISHTOWN, RETAIN 5TH PLACE I ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--June 19, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) (the "Company," "we", "our" or "US Energy"), manufacturer of a patent dual fuel delivery system, today provided the following corporate update. The current management team joined US Energy during January 2004. 2004 was dedicated to solving a ser ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company Initiates Parts Council to Keep Focused on Dealers' Needs
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--June 19, 2006--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers, announced the formation of a new Dealer Parts Council in order to keep focused on the needs of their dealers in North America. (www.utili ... Continue reading
VANDERGRIFF LOOSES SMOKEFEST IN E-TOWN
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters Supernationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, NJ Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 VANDERGRIFF LOOSES SMOKEFEST IN E-TOWN Old Bridge, NJ. (June 19, 2006)- Elimination's for the K & N Filters Supernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park saw very ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Where Pirate Car Is NOT Buried
Volvo Holds Treasure Hunt for Buried XC90 V8 as Tie-In to Disney's Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 19 -- Three days after launching its global, multi-media treasure hunt for a Volvo XC90 V8 that has been buried somewhere in the world, Volvo Cars Corporation unveiled a variety of locat ... Continue reading
WallSt.net Featuring All-New Interview With Cycle Country Accessories Corp. CFO
NEW YORK, June 19 -- On June 12, David Davis, Chief Financial Officer for Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) updated the investment community in an exclusive interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the Company and the markets it serves, recent press release ... Continue reading
Water News Release: Bush Administration Grants $10 Million to U.S. Beaches
News for Release: Monday, June 19, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Bush Administration Grants $10 Million to **U.S.** Beaches *Contact: (Media only) Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov (Ocean City, Md. - June 19, 2006) As part of EPA's plan to help deliver clean beaches to Americans nati ... Continue reading
Webcast/Time Change: BorgWarner 2006 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 19 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2006 Second Quarter Results Conference Call When: July 27, 2006 @ 10:00 a.m. ET (was originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET) Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log ... Continue reading
Western Peterbilt Names Frank Anglin President and CEO
- Jim Coles to Continue to Serve as Chairman - SEATTLE, June 19 -- Western Peterbilt, the largest operator of heavy-duty truck dealerships in the Pacific Northwest, today announced that Frank Anglin has been named President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the company. He succeeds Jim Coles, who will continue ... Continue reading
Winner's Circle Image - Jeg Coughlin
Attached for your use. Once again, thank you for your time and consideration. We appreciate your interest in JEG'S Mail Order, The Coughlin family and The JEG'S Foundation "Racing for Cancer Research" efforts. ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--June 19, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated announced today the definitive final results of X-Rite's offer to purchase all of the outstanding registered shares of Amazys Holding AG ("Amazys") for the purchase price of CHF 77 per Amazys share plus 2.11 shares of X-Rite stock per Amazys share ("Offer"). The ad ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 19, 2006--When consumers shop for a product - be it a car, camera or computer - one of the first things they notice is color. And if the color looks a little off - if adjacent components don't match perfectly, for instance - no purchase is likely to be made. "Color influences the perception of overall pro ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 19, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated , is unveiling an affordable non-contact color-measurement device that gives plastics manufacturers a reliable way to reduce the high cost of scrap and charge backs associated with making off-color parts. VeriColor(TM) Spectro is a new generation non-contact spectrophotomete ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Voluntary Recall Campaign of Certain SLR McLaren Vehicles
MONTVALE, N.J., June 19 -- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will conduct a voluntary recall campaign on certain model year 2005 - 2006 SLR McLaren vehicles with regard to the alternator. The company has determined that under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperatures can increase to a level which exceeds the ... Continue reading
Isuzu for 2007: More Power for Pickups, More Safety for Ascender - But No Price Increase
New i-290 and i-370 Offer Larger 2.9- and 3.7-Liter Engines; Tire Pressure Monitoring System Added to Flagship SUV CERRITOS, Calif., June 19 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced today that it will make significant improvements to its line of award-winning pickups and SUVs for the 2007 model year -- while keeping pr ... Continue reading
SELFRIDGE ANGB, Mich., June 19 -- The U.S. Army Garrison- Michigan has again teamed up with Clinton Township, Mich.-based Wolverine Harley-Davidson for the Fourth Annual Ride for Freedom, Support Our Troops motorcycle ride to benefit the quality of life and well-being of the Selfridge Joint Military Community. The poli ... Continue reading
Alpine Motorsports Club in Pennsylvania Makes Helmets Mandatory for Cycle Members
SAYLORSBURG, Pa.--June 19, 2006--Alpine Motorsports Club, a members-only club for driving enthusiasts scheduled for construction next year, announced today that helmets will be mandatory for all motorcycle riders driving on the club's 4.2-mile mountain road course when the private club opens in Saylorsburg, PA, in the ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., June 19 -- Recognizing that networking and communications will become an increasingly important factor in the parking meter of the future, IntelliPark appoints Glen Hellman to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Hellman has an extensive background in telecommunications, networking and software developme ... Continue reading
GM Again Earns Most Quality Awards, Says Strategic Vision
SAN DIEGO--June 19, 2006--For the second straight year, General Motors scored the most wins on Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI), leading in five segments out of the eight won by domestics. The San-Diego-based research firm today announced 2006 results, based on the ratings of new vehicle owners. No one ... Continue reading
Delphi Debuts Compliant Pin Technology for Wide-Ranging Automotive Interconnect Applications
Delphi Connection Systems' press-fit, solder-free termination approach allows for numerous performance benefits in Connector-to-PCB mating WARREN, Ohio, June 19 -- Delphi Corporation is bringing to market another advancement to the automotive connection systems market, strengthening its already robust product portfolio ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 19, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has signed a framework agreement on June 19 granting the GAZ Group of Russia to manufacture the Renault dCi 11 engine under licence. The engines will be manufactured for the Russian market and the CIS states (Commonwealth of Independent States). The ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Vehicles Meet Classic Cars at Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance
Palo Alto - June 19, 2006: This coming Sunday, June 25, the California Fuel Cell Partnership will bring a number of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to the Palo Alto Concours dâElegance held at Stanford University. The fuel cell vehicles will give the well-known classic car show a flavor of the future. Attendees of the ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Honda Civic Si The letters ``Si'' have magic meaning to Honda enthusiasts, as they denote the hottest and sportiest Civic model. When the first Civic Si debuted as a hatchback in 1986 with a 91-horsepower, 1.5-liter engine, it was one of the quickest and best-handling small ca ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL Top 10 June 19, 2006
A weekly look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 19, 2006) â The following is a rundown of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 heading into Sundayâs Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, the 16th of 36 races on the seriesâ schedule (3 p.m. ET on FOX). The first 26 races o ... Continue reading
GOTHENBURG - June 19, 2006: After more than 31,000 miles and eight months at sea, the seven yachts in the round-the-world 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race are now permanently docked. While the U.S. yacht, Pirates of the Caribbean, won the last leg of the race by four minutes and 50 seconds, it was the Dutch boat ABN AMRO ONE ... Continue reading
Roadtrippin' on a Shoestring; Pennsylvania Offers Savings, Short Roadtrips to Combat Gas Prices
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 19 -- Still itchin' for a roadtrip this summer, but weary of what that might cost at the pump? You don't have to travel far to find a great adventure in Pennsylvania. In fact, there are plenty of undiscovered treasures in your own backyard (or just a short drive). This summer, VisitPA.com is expos ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Sponsors Sports Writer's Alternatively-Fueled Record-Breaking Road Trip
Vegetable oil-driven car to travel more than 40,000 miles to visit 260 baseball parks in 215 days ATLANTA, June 19 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, announces its sponsorship of Major League Baseball writer Joe Connor's summer cross-country road tour of 260 baseball parks in 215 days. Connor w ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum Takes Alternative Fuel to the Streets of Paris
By Michelle KrebsAIADA Contributing EditorPARISâ International automakers brought to Paris their latest and greatest in alternative-fuel vehicles for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in June. The event is an opportunity for the global auto industry to share information on alternative fuels and alternative propulsio ... Continue reading
VW America Names Goggins Director, Product and Marketing Strategy
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.âEffective July 1, 2006, David Goggins will take on the newly created role of Director, Product and Marketing Strategy at Volkswagen of America, Inc. Making this announcement was Adrian Hallmark, Executive Vice-President, Volkswagen of America, to whom David will directly report. âWe at Vol ... Continue reading
Canadian Province Implements California Emissions Standards
Washington DC June 19, 2006; The AIADA newletter reported that Canadian officials said that Quebec will impose California-style limits on vehicle emissions which are thought to cause global warming, reports Automotive News. Environmentalists had raised doubts that a voluntary agreement by automakers to reduce emissions ... Continue reading
Toyota Considers Tennessee for New Plant
Washington DC June 19, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is reportedly looking at two sites in Tennessee to build its eighth North American auto assembly plant. The Volunteer State's Governor Phil Bredesen, told The Wall Street Journal his state is on a "relatively short list" of sites Toyota is consideri ... Continue reading
Safety Institute Releases Side Impact Test Results: Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Azera Fare Well
Washington DC June 19, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a study of side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck. Eight large family cars were tested, and the Toyota Avalon and Chevrolet Impala both earned top ratings of ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 19, 2006--In celebration of the union of the automotive and music worlds, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, and the Petersen Automotive Museum (Petersen), one of the world's largest and most innovative automotive museums, have joi ... Continue reading
Toyota USAC Racing Classic Presented by Comfort Suites
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SmarTire to Provide Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Installation on Fleetwood Motorhomes
RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 19 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, will install SmarTire's SmartWave(TM) tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard equipment on its high-end Heritage line of Americ ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ohio, June 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has tapped the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Triple Crown Tuner Challenge as the site of its annual Tiburon tuning enthusiast meet this summer. This marks the third year that Hyundai has invited tuners to the venerable raceway. For the past two years, Hyundai has h ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Support 2006 USAC National Midget Racing Series
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Tenneco Announces New Aftermarket Business and Second Quarter Restructuring Initiatives
-- Awarded new aftermarket business with revenue of $8 million annually -- Restructuring projects estimated to generate $10 million in annual savings LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 19 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today that the company has won new aftermarket business from 13 aftermarket customers in North America, expected to g ... Continue reading
MEMA New Vehicle Technology Ride and Drive
WHAT: Media invited to test drive vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control and other safety enhancing technologies WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided) WHERE: RFK Stadium Parking Lot, Washington, D.C. Parking lots #6 & 7 BACKGROUND: Electronic stability control reduce ... Continue reading
Jumpstart Automotive Media and ValueClick Media Form Exclusive Sales Representation Agreement
SAN FRANCISCO & WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--June 19, 2006--Jumpstart Automotive Media, the industry's only advertising network exclusively focused on the automotive industry, and ValueClick, Inc. today announced an agreement for Jumpstart to exclusively represent all of ValueClick Media's online display advertising and l ... Continue reading
Fast Ashleys Is Wheeling and Dealing on MTV's Fast, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, June 19 -- Fast Ashleys' Christian, Todd and Tater have found a new home on MTV. These three unique characters play themselves on MTV's hot new reality show Fast, Inc. They use connections, craftiness and charisma to field classic and muscle car requests from celebrities, models and eccentric millionaires. ... Continue reading
Trucking Industry Demanding 350 HP Flex-Fuel Engine
DELAND, Fla.--June 19, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) announced today that recent conversations with large fleet operators express growing concern with high energy prices and high fuel consumption of their fleets. The fleet operators have asked if Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. can produce a 350 horse ... Continue reading
Zipcar Survey Indicates Permanent Transportation Behavior Changes Caused By High Gas Prices
Survey by North America's Largest Car Sharing Company Shows 'Pain at the Pump' to be $3.60 Per Gallon CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 19 -- Americans are now walking, biking and seeking alternatives to driving as a result of skyrocketing gas prices. Even if gas prices were to lower significantly, this change in transportation b ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record First Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., June 19 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported record results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2006. -- Total sales increased 19% to $1.89 billion from $1.58 billion in the first quarter of last year. -- Comparable store used unit sales rose 6% for the quarter. -- Total used unit sales grew 14% in the first q ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 19, 2006--The 2007 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S mid-engined sports cars will be given more power and torque via new engines featuring Porsche VarioCam Plus. For the 2007 model year, the capabilities of the drop-top roadsters are also extended with an updated version of the optional Tiptronic(R) S automat ... Continue reading
It can be 'Elk' Out There Driving in Europe
FOREST ROW, England, June 19 -- The foreign holiday season is getting into full swing and road safety champion, GEM Motoring Assist, (GEM) believes that many British motorists will be ignorantly breaking the law as they cross the channel and start driving on continental roads. "We may consider road regulations in the U ... Continue reading
Baltimore City Public School Buses and Pupils Made Safer With GPS System
TORRANCE, Calif., June 19 -- Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc. (RSI), a global provider of customized GPS-based vehicle tracking and mobile data systems, today announced that it has been contracted by the Baltimore City Public School System and is currently installing a turn-key Automatic Vehicle Location system for th ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Most Visited Auto Site Eight Years in a Row
IRVINE, Calif., June 19 -- For the eighth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com holds the impressive record of being the most-visited automotive Web site among used-vehicle shoppers in J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 Used AutoShopper.com study. The recently released study finds 59 percent of all Automotive Inter ... Continue reading
IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Results: Impala, Avalon Top Large Car Performers - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
ARLINGTON, VA June 18, 2006; The redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, both equipped with standard side airbags, earn top ratings of good in side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted side tests of eight large family cars. ... Continue reading
RDX Features an All-New 2.3Liter Turbocharged Engine for Outstanding Performance with Fuel Economy TORRANCE, CA - June 19, 2006: The sport-luxury SUV marketplace is in an exciting state of evolution. With the arrival of Acura's new RDX 5-passenger Entry Premium SUV, this emerging market segment gets a decidedly "connec ... Continue reading
Audi Triumphs With TDI Power At Le Mans
LE MANS, France - June 18, 2006: AUDI AG has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win arguably the toughest car race in the world. In front of a record crowd of 235,000 spectators, Frank Biela ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Diesel Power For The New GL-Class
Stuttgart/Reykjavik, Jun 18, 2006 The new GL-Class is celebrating its first appearance outside the confines of European exhibition centres on Iceland, a place where this multi-talented vehicle can demonstrate its versatile range of capabilities to particularly good effect. This country, being close to the Arctic Circle ... Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ââ Three days after launching its global, multi-media treasure hunt for a Volvo XC90 V8 that has been buried somewhere in the world, Volvo Cars Corporation today unveiled a variety of locations in which it did not secretly bury its SUV. The treasure hunt is part of Volvo Carsâ official ... Continue reading
Small Cars and Commercial Vehicles Spur May 2006 Sales Ford Europe Sales
COLOGNE, June 16, 2006 â Spurred by double-digit gains in small cars and commercial vehicles, European sales of Ford brand vehicles in May jumped 11 per cent from a year ago to 157,200 units. "Ford sales regained momentum in May, especially in key markets such as Great Britain and Italy. We expect that strong pace ... Continue reading
Jaguar's Supercharged Sports Car Will Make its Global Debut
XKR BADGE Jaguar's new supercharged sports car will make its global debut here in the UK at the British International Motor Show, to be held at the ExCeL Centre in Londonâs Docklands. The XKR will be unveiled at a press conference on the Jaguar stand on Tuesday 18 July. "We are thrilled that the XKR will make its ... Continue reading
CASCAR SS: Mosport Intl Raceway Summary & Results
CASCAR Super Series: Clarington 200 presented by Canadian Shield Anti Crime Response Corporation Summary & Results ** NOTE: This is the second time sending this message. Apologies to those who did not receive it the first time, but it appears it didn't get through to everyone. For more information contact CASCARâs ... Continue reading
West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame
2006 Press Release #2 400 Laps At Orange Show Speedway There were 23 short track races scheduled for 1971-a record number of events for the west coast season. In addition, there was one more combined Winston Cup West race to be held back at the Riverside Raceway in June. The first race of this short track season was th ... Continue reading
AUDI Triumphs With TDI Power at Le Mans
LE MANS, France, June 18 -- AUDI AG has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win arguably the toughest car race in the world. In front of a record crowd of 235,000 spectators, Frank Biela (Germ ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: K&N Filters Supernationals Final Story, Agate
[CONTACT: Michael Padian, 626-278-0312] AP PHOTOS: Rod Fuller and Ron Capps FULLER ENDS DIXON'S FATHER'S DAY WINNING STREAK AT FIVE WITH HIS THIRD CAREER WIN Ron Capps, Jason Line and Matt Smith round out Father's Day winners at K&N Filters Supernationals ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Top Fuel driver Rod Fuller managed to stop ... Continue reading
Troxel out in opening round in E'town, maintains TF points lead
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Englishtown, N.J. Race Date: June 16-18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL OUT IN OPENING ROUND IN E'TOWN, MAIN ... Continue reading
Buras Escapes Wilson to Take MX-5 Cup Race at Mosport
For Immediate Release Buras Escapes Wilson to Take MX-5 Cup Race at Mosport BOWMANVILLE, Ont. (June 18, 2006) - Coming into the third round of the SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook, Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., had been close twice, but had not yet been able to climb to the t ... Continue reading
The points are now affixed. USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park (Co-Sanctioned by CASA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Hunt, 4, Kaiser-16.526; 2. Nick Green, 114, Green-16.533; 3. Kody Swanson, 75, KT-16.635; 4. ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-13.390; 2. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-13.395; 3. Paul Zimmerly, 8, Sutton-13.582; 4. Levi Roberts, 42, Sutton-13.584; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2005 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kody Swanson, 60, Western Speed-17.203; 2. Ryan Kaplan, 21, Kaplan-17.234; 3. Tony Hunt, 4, Rosen-17.392; 4. Bradley Galedrige, 29, Galedrige-17.407; 5. ... Continue reading
Sorry. Had the Western Sprint Points on the first send. These are correct. USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-13.390; 2. ... Continue reading
USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Oswego, New York - Oswego Speedway FEATURE (Completion of rained out May 13 program): (25 laps) 1. Ryan Smith (#55 S & S), 2. Nick Wean (#78 Wean), 3. Aaron Wall (#8 Wall), 4. Sean Carman (#47 Carman), 5. ... Continue reading
USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Shenandoah, Virginia - Shenandoah Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bradley Riethmeyer, 11, Trotter-15.475; 2. Chase Scott, 77, Performance Research-15.530; 3. Mark Burt, 22, Burt-15.618; 4. Aron Oakley, 43, Tucker-15.620; 5. ... Continue reading
Bond On MX-5 Cup Pole at Mosport, BSI Racing Earns Top Six Spots
For Immediate Release Bond On MX-5 Cup Pole at Mosport, BSI Racing Earns Top Six Spots BOWMANVILLE, Ont. (June 18, 2006) - Making his first appearance in the series, Canadian Russ Bond, of Uxbridge, Ont., will start on the pole in today's SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook race, ... Continue reading
Michael Waltrip Racing Delivers King-Sized Sponsors
Michael Waltrip Racing Announces Domino's Pizza and Burger King Corporation as primary sponsors of 2007 No. 00 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Toyota Camry BROOKLYN, Mich., June 18 -- Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced today it has formed a unique partnership with two marquee brands -- Domino's Pizza (DPZ) and Burger King Corpor ... Continue reading
Tracy Krohn's Le Mans reflections
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USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 17, 2006 - Santa Maria, California - Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. David Cardey, 59, Giardina-13.463; 2. Danny Sheridan, 18, Kittle-13.475; 3. Mike Spencer, 44, Engstrom-13.609; 4. Blake Miller, 5, Keller-13.670; 5. ... Continue reading
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