Dear Sir/Madam: We are pleased to invite your participation in The 4th China International Auto Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Expo Gehua 2006(CIAAR 2006) held on Nov. 10-12, 2006 in Shanghai, China. CIAAR, located in the city of Shanghai which is the most prosperous commercial city in China, is the largest and most ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Selects Ruder Finn as Agency of Record
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), announced today it has selected Ruder Finn, Inc. as public relations AOR for the company's United States business. As part of the two-year contract, Ruder Finn will work with MMNA to enhance product and brand communications, as well as support t ... Continue reading
Toyota International Teacher Program Sends U.S. Teachers to the Galapagos Islands
20 Educational Ambassadors Participate in Study Tour TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Twenty U.S. teachers, chosen as educational ambassadors through the Toyota International Teacher Program, will spend 10 days this fall exploring the rich environmental heritage of the Galapagos Islands, a designated World Heritage site o ... Continue reading
duPont Registry Awards Top Exotic Cars in Special Issue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephanie Rice/Pat Cole JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 srice@jmprpublicrelations.com <mailto:jjundef@jmprpublicrelations.com> DUPONT REGISTRY NAMES ITS EIGHT "BEST" EXOTICS FOR 2007 Annual Exotic Car Buyers Guide Showcases the Ultimate in Luxury, Style, and Performance for 2007 with Over 100 ... Continue reading
New Research Reveals Strong Growth in Chinese Auto Aftermarket Business
Growth in vehicle parc and private ownership lead way for growing aftermarket SHANGHAI, Sept. 19 -- Parts and service in China's light passenger car market reached an estimated US$18.3 billion in 2005, driven by strong expansion of the vehicle parc, according to new research conducted by Technomic Asia, an internationa ... Continue reading
Dean of Auto Designers Harley Earl - Historic Pocketwatch at Auction
Dear Bob, Since youâve always appreciated design-in-industry news, I just wanted to let you know about a valuable Patek Philippe watch my grandfather, Harley Earl, owned that's going up for auction on September 27, 2006 at the Downtown Athletic Club, DAC (see web-link directly below). This rare watch has the inscr ... Continue reading
Tennessee: Upgrades to I-75 Fog Warning System
Knoxville TN September 17, 2006; The AP reported that Tennessee transportation officials say upgrades to a fog warning system along Interstate 75 near the site of a deadly 99 car pile-up are expected to begin next week. Memphis-based Transcore ITS LLC was awarded the contract on August 2nd for $6.79 million dollars to ... Continue reading
Electric Car Leader ZAP Plugs Into Europe; ZAP CEO in Talks With High Level Auto Execs
LONDON--Sept. 19, 2006--Recognizing Zero Air Pollution as the way of the future, some of the world's top automobile manufacturers, distributors and engineering companies have invited ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) and its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Schneider, to Europe to discuss potential financial and strategic partnerships ... Continue reading
Tips for Senior Drivers to Save Money and Keep Vehicle Maintained
HOUSTON, TX Sep 19, 2006; Because many seniors live on fixed incomes, they may be tempted to put off paying for car maintenance -- but that can cost them even more money in the long run, according to the AAA Texas. "Well-maintained cars are more reliable," said Patrick O'Reilly, manager of AAA Approved Auto Repair Prog ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Cut Production in Second Half 2006
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept 19, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's U.S. arm Chrysler will cut its production by around 90,000 units in the third quarter and around 135,000 in the second half to try to reduce a glut of inventory, the company said on Tuesday. In a presentation made available before a conference c ... Continue reading
Anti-Rollover Technology: The Next Great Safety Advancement - VIDEO STORY
WASHINGTON, DC - September 19, 2006: The National Highway Safety Administration is touting anti-rollover technology as the greatest safety advancement since the seatbelt. They're hoping that this feature becomes standard within five years. ... Continue reading
Car Rentals New Form of Test Driving - VIDEO NEWS STORY
DETROIT - September 19, 2006: A new trend among consumers looking to buy a new car is testing driving their vehicles at auto rental agencies. Since consumers want to test drive potential purchases for more than 15-minutes, many are using car rentals as a new resource. Automobile manufacturers like General Motors have r ... Continue reading
Daimler Announces Deeper Production Cuts at Chrysler - VIDEO NEWS STORY
NEW YORK - September 19, 2006: Daimler-Chrysler is cutting second half retail shipments at Michigan based Chrysler unit by more than originally planned. CLICK BELOW to watch the Bloomberg TV news story. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2006 in Hanover
50 vehicles occupying 11,000 m2 in Hall 14/15 from Mercedes-Benz alone; divided into trucks, vans, special-purpose vehicles and buses and coaches; three thematic islands presenting competence in technology and innovation World premieres: New Sprinter, Unimog U 20, Tourismo, Citaro K and Sprinter minibuses from Mercedes ... Continue reading
TOKYO, September 19, 2006 â Lexus started sales in Japan today of the LS460âthe flagship sedan of the Lexus lineupâthrough "Lexus" dealers nationwide. LS460 "version S" (with options) The LS460 is designed to appeal to the sensitivities of drivers and passengers alike as a way of providing the superior e ... Continue reading
Salem Yields Another Top-Ten For Cleary Motorsports
Salem Yields Another Top-Ten For Cleary Motorsports SALEM, Indiana (September 19, 2006) - - Cleary Motorsports and driver Gary Sherman added another top-ten to their already impressive but limited ARCA RE/MAX Series resume by bolting to a strong seventh place finish in last Saturdayââ¬â¢s Eddie Gilstrap Moto ... Continue reading
Sal Scuderi to Discuss the World-Renowned Air-Hybrid Automobile Engine Sept. 20 in Novi, MI
NOVI, Mich.--Sept. 18, 2006-- Design Details and Engine Development Updates to be Presented at the Global Powertrain Congress Sal Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group, will discuss the breakthrough Air-Hybrid Engine, potentially the world's most fuel efficient internal combustion automobile engine. WHEN: 1:30 p.m. W ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free System on Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 18 -- Visteon Corporation , a leader in vehicle audio and infotainment systems, has started production of a Bluetooth(R) hands-free system developed jointly with Parrot to equip the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The system is man ... Continue reading
Better Gas Mileage Is Detroit's Safest Route to Fiscal Health
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Financially strapped domestic automakers could turn their losses to profits at the expense of foreign car companies by improving fuel-economy performance across their model lineups -- with Ford Motor Co. reaping the greatest profits, according to a new study by the University of Michigan's ... Continue reading
Hyundai Applauds NHTSA Call for Standard ESC
Life-Saving Electronic Stability Control Technology Already Standard on 73 Percent of Hyundai Sales Volume FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Hyundai Motor America, a strong advocate for standardizing the most effective safety technologies, praises the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its pr ... Continue reading
More Than 700 Deaths and 135,000 Injuries from ATV Incidents in Recent Years NASCAR Legend Richard Petty to Promote ATV Safety at Press Conference Attention Assignment Editors & Consumer Reporters: To help reverse a dramatic upward trend in ATV-related deaths and injuries, the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Produ ... Continue reading
Clarion Broadens Use of MaxxBass(R) in Powered Automotive Subwoofers
Waves Psycho-Acoustic Bass Technology Enables Small, High Performance Subwoofers for Space Limited Automotive Applications TOKYO and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18 -- WAVES AUDIO LTD., a leading provider of audio signal processing technologies, announced today that Clarion has expanded its line of powered automotive subwoo ... Continue reading
Jeff Gordon, four time Nascar Champion, to visit Sutliff Chevrolet Thursday...
Please note that Jeff Gordon, four time Nascar Champion will appear at Sutliff Chevrolet this Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 5 â 7 PM. Gordon, who does eight DuPont corporate events a year, is visiting Sutliff Chevrolet to honor their body shop's relationship with DuPont refinish products, and their position as ... Continue reading
Jackie Weiss compete is competing for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships
JACKIE WEISS is competing for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships, in Valencia Spain on September 18 - 19. From the pool of 28 talented drivers who passed the Formula BMW licensing course this year, 19 have received an invitation back to Valencia to compete for one of four 2007 $40,000 Formula ... Continue reading
NHRA News: NHRA Newsmakers, Sept. 18, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * THE DUCE IS LOOSE IN NHRA RACING: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley and his newly formed Catch 22 Motorsports team will field a pair of Pro Stock entries in the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series to be wheeled by former t ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Holds 2006 Women's Conference
State of Michigan's Lisa Webb Sharpe Leads Discussion of 'CAN DO Spirit' and Opportunities for Women FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler Financial Services is holding a professional development seminar for more than 100 female managers and executive employees across the United States. The three-day con ... Continue reading
Successful Operation of Syn-Fuel Powered Electric Generator for the China Market
HOUSTON--Sept. 18, 2006-- Generator Set Utilizes Automotive Engine Technology to Cost Effectively Produce Power from Syn-Gas Produced by Coal Gasification Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (OTC: SYMX) ("SES") and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum") today announced the successful operation of the ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Launches New Website and 100th Anniversary Screensaver
TROY, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Today, the North American International Show (NAIAS), one of the world's premier automotive events, launched an all new website and free, 100th Anniversary commemorative, downloadable screensaver. Featuring a fresh design and more content, the revamped site is geared to assist NAIAS enthusiasts ... Continue reading
Free Child Safety Program At McInerney's Chrysler Jeep
John Walsh DNA Life Print Kit Child Safety Program For Metro Area Parents and Kids Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Woodhaven WOODHAVEN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Metro area kids and parents can start the new school year with a little more sense of safety thanks to a free DNA Life Print Child Safety prog ... Continue reading
Unipart Logistics Selects SaviTrak(TM) to Provide Real-Time Information on the Location, Security Status and Condition of Containerized Cargo From Origin to Destination LONDON and BELMONT, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Unipart, one of Europe's largest logistics service providers, recently began tracking Jaguar car parts in real- ... Continue reading
Actress Roselyn Sanchez Presents One-Of-A-Kind Mercury Milan to Auction Winner in Motor City
- Actress Roselyn Sanchez, currently starring in the hit TV series "Without a Trace," presents the 2006 Mercury Milan Voga to Rick Schmidt, winner of the eBay auction for the customized vehicle designed by Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo - All proceeds from the auction will benefit MANA, A National Latina Organization co ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin puts together another strong performance at Million Dollar race
Coughlin puts together another strong performance at Million Dollar race MEMPHIS, Tenn. ââ¬â Jeg Coughlin didn't win the hefty $310,000 top prize in the annual BTE Million Dollar Drag Race, but after winning seven elimination rounds against one of the toughest fields of sportsman drivers ever assembled, it ... Continue reading
QUALCOMM and Continental Sign CDMA2000 Telematics Module License Agreement
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, and Continental AG (Continental), a leading global automotive supplier, today announced that they have entered into a CDMA2000(R) telematics module license a ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces New CEO; Randy Kempf Steps Into Permanent Role
MILFORD, Iowa--Sept. 18, 2006--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 it has hired Randy J. Kempf as the company's new CEO. Kempf begins his permanent dutie ... Continue reading
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