RLLC Alternative Transportation Vehicles
PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19 -- Real Logic, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RLLC) issued a statement today. Michael Posner, President, said, "As a new trading company, we would like to introduce Real Logic, Inc., to the marketplace. Real Logic, Inc., through subsidiaries, is developing alternative transportation vehicles, both fue ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 30
Reps. Davis, Gerlach, Van Hollen Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2007 (H.R. 2694) has reached 30 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Indust ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 19 September 2007 â Although the price of a certified pre-owned vehicle is important, the salesperson is key in influencing both customer consideration of and satisfaction with certified pre-owned vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Used-Vehicle Sales and Certificati ... Continue reading
Fall Color Is Starting to Shine in Upper Peninsula, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Michigan's annual fall color show is beginning to shine across the far western and northern Upper Peninsula. The peak is expected in late September, reports AAA Michigan. AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitor's bureaus shows a tinge of color in most areas of the U.P. Natur ... Continue reading
Cabin Filters Provide Passengers A Breath of Fresh Air
ROANOKE, Va.--Everyone knows that every 3,000-5,000 miles your oil must be changed and that every 6,000-7,500 miles your tires must be rotated and balanced, but did you know that you also need to change a few important, sometimes forgotten filters on your vehicle occasionally? Engine Air Filter - If your engine air fil ... Continue reading
Renewable Fuel Chopper Raffle Nets $113,000 for American Lung Association Clean Air Choice Program
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When Michael Murphy of Seymour, Iowa, was handed the keys to the E85-powered "Renewable Energy Chopper" during the halftime of the September 15th Iowa vs. Iowa State football game, he wasn't the only beneficiary of the "Join the Ride, Iowa" raffle. The Iowa Farm Bureau do ... Continue reading
Fall is Ideal Time to Winterize Your Vehicle
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October, the official Fall Car Care Month, is the perfect time of year to pay special attention to your vehicle and get it ready for winter. The Car Care Council recommends the following steps for winterizing your vehicle: -- Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the ... Continue reading
Magellan and Zenitron Strike Business Partnership to Market Magellan GPS Products in China
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan--Magellan, the fastest-growing GPS brand in the world, and Zenitron Corporation (TSEC Stock Code: 3028), a leading distributor of semiconductor, electric component, and consumer electronics in China today announced a business partnership to bring Magellan auto navigation devices to ... Continue reading
Magellan Expands International Presence with Entry into China
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Magellan, the fastest-growing GPS brand in the world, has officially launched its products in China, with the introduction of three new products, the Magellan Maestro 3200C, 8200C and 8250C. With this new line of premium and affordable auto navigation devices, Magellan is delivering its U.S. indust ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Gary Harlow of Bullhead City, Ariz., was awarded the keys to a new Ford Shelby GT500 last week after winning the 2nd Annual Win-a-Shelby raffle contest benefiting the Carroll Shelby Childrenâs Foundation (www.cscf.org). The 500 horsepower, Vista Blue pony car with white racing stripes was titled t ... Continue reading
BarZ and u-blox Introduce Revolutionary Multimedia GPS Tour Guide
AUSTIN, Texas and RESTON, Virginia, September 19 -- BarZ Adventures, a pioneer of automated tour guides, and u-blox America Inc., the leading GPS receiver technology provider, today announced their cooperation in bringing GPS-based tour guides to a number of U.S. National Parks and Zoos. BarZ introduced the GPS and Zoo ... Continue reading
Kettering University Presents Six Appreciation Awards
FLINT, Mich.--President Stan Liberty and his wife, Angie, hosted the first Kettering University Presidentâs Appreciation Dinner last week in Flint with about 150 supporters attending the gala. Receiving special recognitions were: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Rod Gillem, vice president for corporate responsibility an ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Competition Drives Large Pickup Truck Segment
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Challenges within the automotive industry, coupled with fierce competition among automakers, are driving large pickup truck net prices closer together and leading to a 20-month high in market share, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The large pickup truck segment comprised 14 ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 G35 Sedan
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19 -- Infiniti has announced pricing on the 2008 Infiniti G35 Sedan, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The popular second-generation G Sedan, which was totally redesigned for the 2007 model year, features a number of enhancements for 2008 -- including an available Infiniti i ... Continue reading
Southern California Honda Dealers Association Announces 1st Annual Honda Helpful Awards
Southern California Residents Encouraged to Nominate Deserving Individual Whose Life Would be Improved by a New Honda Vehicle LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 -- The Southern California Honda Dealers Association (http://www.socalhonda.com/), the Honda Helpful Guys and Girls in Blue, today announced the first ever 2007-2008 Honda ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Second Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 19 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended August 31, 2007. * Total sales increased 10% to $2.12 billion from $1.93 billion in the second quarter of last year. * Comparable store used unit sales rose 3% for the quarter. * Total used unit sales grew 11% in the second quar ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH) - CORR PACKS IN AN ACTION PACKED WEEKEND
Watch double the racing action this weekend with two separate episodes of Championship Off Road Racing. First CORR is back on NBC Sports this Sunday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Plus catch the premier Pro Lite race from Antelope Valley on SPEED. You wonât want to miss the intense action of this weekendâs Jason Ba ... Continue reading
NHRA (DALLAS) - Jewish Holiday adds drama to Countdown for Ashley
As if the NHRA Funny Car Countdown to the Championship needed more excitement, Torco Race Fuels Funny Car driver Mike Ashley has added personal drama by choosing not to race on Saturday, September 22 in order to attend Temple in observance of Yom Kippur. After failing to qualify last week in Memphis, Ashley dropped fro ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DOVER) - SERIES NOTES
Seems Like Old Times: Truex Jr., Defending Winner Bowyer Duel At Dover<P> Edwards Can Be First To Win Two National Series Titles In Same Season<P> In The Loop: Can Ambrose Sneak Up On Edwards, Wimmer?<P> Kellerâs Magic Number Down To Three In Starts Record Chase<P> Richard Johns To Finish Season In No. 25 Team Ren ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) - SERIES NOTES
Truex Tries For Sweep At Hometown Track<P> Bowyer Finishes N.H. With Perfect Driver Rating<P> Four First-Time Winners Are Most In Series Since 2002<P> Ragan Closing On Montoya In Rookie Battle<P> Around Town: Teams Ready For Military Visits<P> <P> Hometown Hero: Truex Looking For Dover Sweep <P> The last time the NASCA ... Continue reading
NHRA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS (DALLAS) - HINES/JOHNSON
ANDREW HINES KURT JOHNSON THE MODERATOR: I will begin with Pro Stock Motorcycle and before I introduce Andrew, one note: the Pro Stock Motorcycle playoff round consists of three races â vs. four for the other categories â so the pro stock motorcycle fields for the two-race championship will be set this weeken ... Continue reading
NHRA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS (DALLAS) - HINES/JOHNSON
ANDREW HINES KURT JOHNSON THE MODERATOR: I will begin with Pro Stock Motorcycle and before I introduce Andrew, one note: the Pro Stock Motorcycle playoff round consists of three races â vs. four for the other categories â so the pro stock motorcycle fields for the two-race championship will be set this weeken ... Continue reading
NHRA TEAM REPORTS (DALLAS) - JEGS NOTEBOOK
A strong semifinal finish this past Sunday in Memphis lifted Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin Jr. up two spots in the Countdown to Four standings to the No. 3 position overall. With just two races left, Coughlin needs to stay in the top four to advance to the Countdown to One sprint to the 2007 title, which will take plac ... Continue reading
NHRA TEAM REPORTS (DALLAS) - KB'S ANDERSON PRE-RACE ADVANCE
As far as championship battles go, Greg Anderson, driver of the KB Racing LLC-owned, Summit Racing Equipment -backed Pontiac GTO, can say, “Been there; done that.” As the three-time NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Champion Anderson, from Mooresville, N.C, begins the third race – the 22nd annual NHRA O’R ... Continue reading
ALMS (ROAD ATLANTA) - VOICES OF PETIT: RYAN BRISCOE
Penske Racing's Ryan Briscoe will compete in his first Petit Le Mans this year. No first-year driver in the American Le Mans Series has found as much success this year as Penske Racing's Ryan Briscoe. The Australian Porsche factory driver already has scored three victories in LMP2 including overall wins at Salt Lake Ci ... Continue reading
NHRA TEAM REPORTS (DALLAS) - KB'S LINE PRE-RACE ADVANCE
Jason Line, driver of one of the two KB Racing LLC-owned, Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiacs, has but one job to do over the next two races if he wants to repeat as the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion. Beginning with this weekend's 22nd annual NHRA O'Reilly Fall Nationals, at the Texas Motorplex, that job is t ... Continue reading
Autobytel and The CAR Group Agree to Marketing Alliance to Further Enhance Online Business
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, and The CAR (Conant Auto Retail) Group, one of the nationâs largest privately owned automotive groups, have agreed to make available a new Autobytel online referral program to The CAR Group dealerships and superstores throug ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Transfers Outlander Production for Europe to Europe
TOKYO - September 19, 2007: In order to keep up with the strong demand for Outlander in Europe and new Lancer* worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has decided to transfer production of the Outlander (for European markets) to its regional production hub (Netherlands Car B.V. [NedCar], Born, the Netherlands) during ... Continue reading
GM Mulls Opening the Sixth Global R&D Center in China
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: General Motors is studying the feasibility of seting up its new R&D center in China, while attempting to enter Chinese commercial vehicle market, China Business News reported yesterday. "We are now studying all possibilities," said Kevin E. Wale, chairman and managing director of GM China ... Continue reading
Indian Biofuels Market Rides a Crest as Demand Surges from the Indian Transport Sector
MUMBAI, India--A strong economy, rising incomes, and a vibrant market have given a huge boost to the transport sector, which is the fastest growing energy-consuming sector in India. These trends have made a case for biofuels in India, strengthened by the huge dependence on oil imports. New analysis from Frost & Sulliva ... Continue reading
Chery to Sell 5,000 Cars in Turkey in November
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: China's Chery Automobile will start to sell cars in Turkey through local sales agency in the country in November, a local newspaper in Turkey reported. Chery's sales agent in Turkey said it would import 2,000 Chery vehicles in five models in November. In the first half of 2007, Chery expo ... Continue reading
Korean Government initiatives create huge market for Hydrogen Fuel Injection
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Sep 18, 2007; The following corrects and replaces the release sent on September 17, 2007 at 11:00 am ET, for Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies. The complete and corrected release follows. Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc. President Ira Lyons announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Wi ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y. September 18, 2007: According to the latest wave of the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) study, more than one-quarter (27%) of U.S. vehicle owners(1) say they are likely (13%), very likely (8%) or extremely likely (6%) to include plug-in hybrid engine technology in their next vehicle(2). When present ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Promotes Szews to President and COO, Sagehorn to CFO
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE: OSK] today announced the promotion of Charles L. Szews from executive vice president and chief financial officer to president and chief operating officer of the company, effective October 1, 2007. In addition, David M. Sagehorn was promoted from vice president and treasur ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- The Maybach Family Foundation will host a party on Tuesday evening, September 25, to celebrate the opening of their Downtown Los Angeles office, located in the law offices of Holme, Roberts and Owen, LLP (contact@Maybach.org). The invitation-only event will introduce key leaders to the work of ... Continue reading
--A new âgreenâ system for big rigs that may help revolutionize the trucking industry will visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 19, as part of a national, 5-month tour by Kenworth Truck Company, a leading truck manufacturer in Kirkland, Wash. The media is invited to view the new Kenworth Clean Power⢠n ... Continue reading
Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68744) has announced the addition of Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost? to their offering. Biodiesel: Helping to Solve the Oil Crisis, but at What Cost?, offers a timely strategic overview and assessment of the ... Continue reading
Audrey Takacs of R. L. Polk & Co. Accepted to Leadership Detroit Class XXIX
DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- Audrey Takacs, Vice President, Strategic Markets at R. L. Polk & Co., was among the 65 professionals selected to participate in Leadership Detroit's Class XXIX. Leadership Detroit is the Detroit Regional Chamber's premier leadership development and training program. "I am very pleased that Audrey h ... Continue reading
FreedomRoads/Camping World Acquires Bodily RV Center
CHICAGO--FreedomRoads & Camping World, Americaâs largest RV and outdoor retailer, today announced that it has acquired Bodily RV Center, establishing itself in Idaho and strengthening its market penetration in the Northwest United States, a region with numerous natural attractions and a major draw for RVers. This ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Land Cruiser
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2008 Land Cruiser full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Now in its seventh generation, the legendary Land Cruiser continues to carry its incomparable reputation for qualit ... Continue reading
Record Increase in Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continues
WASHINGTON--Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal that an increased number of alternative fuel automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in the second quarter of 2007. Between April and June of this year, nearly 490,000 AFAs were sold nationwide, an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year, br ... Continue reading
Drivers in a Fix for Car Repairs Without 'Right to Repair' Legislation
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If left up to car manufacturers, consumers won't have a choice of where to bring their vehicles to be serviced or repaired. However, the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) was recently introduced in Congress to protect the rights of car owners to decid ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Offers Tips You 'Auto Know' to Maintain Your Car's Value
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Due to the recent steep slump in the housing and financial markets, consumers are growing increasingly economically-minded, looking to cut costs and pinch pennies in many facets of their lives. Along these lines, the experts at NADAguides.com -- a leading vehicle pricing and information ... Continue reading
75 Tips for the Tailgater Now at www.WatchYourCar.org!
The Philadelphia Eagles and Linebacker Takeo Spikes partner with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority to present the 2007 Stars & Cars Sweepstakes PHILEDELPHIA, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Takeo Spikes and the PA Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) today announce that they are partnering to help ... Continue reading
Orpak to Equip a Network of 580 Stations and 65,000 Vehicles for Major Global Oil Co
BNEI BRAK, Israel--Orpak Systems Ltd, the leading provider of card-free secure fuel payment systems based on vehicle identification and end-to-end solutions for the automation of fuel stations, announces that the Company has signed a contract with a major global Oil Co to equip a network of 580 stations in Turkey with ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com: Why Nation's Cleanest Gasoline-Fueled Cars Are Not Available in All States
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds Inc., publisher of four Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers and enthusiasts, launched Green Car Advisor, led by veteran automotive journalist John OâDell, now available at http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/. âThe automotive green scene has grown ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna Will Be Imported to China Next Year As Renault-Donfeng Talks Fail - VIDEO ENHANCED
SHANGHAI - September 19, 2007: Renault's latest generation Laguna will go on sale in China as completely-built imported units next year, an official from Renault's Beijing office said. Renault (Beijing) marketing director Lin Yaping said the unsuccessful talks between Renault and Dongfeng has led to his companyâs ... Continue reading
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