NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Mission Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION MISSION RACEWAY, MISSION, B.C. Friday, June 2, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 FEDERLIN, AUSTIN LEAD EARLY QUALIFYING AT MISSION RACEWAY'S LUCAS OIL SERIES EVENT MISSION, B.C. - Competition is under way at the Lordco BC National ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES AAA Insurance 200, Page 1 June 2, 2006 Dover International Speedway MARK MARTIN-6-Scotts Ford F-150 (Finished 1st) - "It was a great run. I want to thank Jim Hagedorn and Scotts Miracle-Gro and this team. Man, they were awesome on pit road. We had the long-haul setup on it and we got a lot ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club Practice Report, Watkins Glen
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Hangzhou June 1, 2006: Chery has unveiled its model, a New Crossover at the Hangzhou Motor Show in China. The car, which was originally unveiled at the 2004 Beijing Auto Show under the code name B14 is a 6-7-seater minivan developed with independent intellectual property rights. Chery was assisted by Lotus Engineering ... Continue reading
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series updated statistics
Good morning members of the media. For your convenience, included below are links to the updated media guide supplement, statistics package, career best performances and driver performance supplements following round nine of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series continues ... Continue reading
Scuderia Toro Rosso: 3 Day Barcelona Test Round Up
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Troy Coughlin looks to shine at company's title event (NMCA/JEG'S)
Troy Coughlin looks to shine at company's title event COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 2) -- Decorated drag racer Troy Coughlin has the perfect place to put his stamp on the NMCA's Pro Street category -- this weekend's second annual Jeg's NMCA Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals at historic National Trail Raceway. Not only is the event ... Continue reading
Club Racing Department Update; New Staff, Runoffs Entries and More TOPEKA, Kan. (June 2, 2006) - Now halfway through the 2006 SCCA Club Racing season, the department has been busy preparing for the 43rd annual National Championship Runoffs, working toward new certification process for Time Trials and welcoming in new s ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--June 2, 2006--Accuride Corporation today announced that International Truck and Engine Corporation has awarded Accuride's Fabco division a supply agreement to provide front drive axles and transfer cases for its 4200 4x4 program. The newly developed front steer drive axle, model FSD, is available from ... Continue reading
Allstate, Minority Customers Reach Settlement in Texas Insurance Scoring Lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla., June 2 -- Attorneys representing Allstate's minority customers announced a nationwide settlement today, regarding allegations of racial discrimination in insurance pricing, that was preliminarily approved by a federal judge in Texas today. "This is a very important settlement," said lead plaintiffs' attorn ... Continue reading
Cadence Innovation May Exit French Market
TROY, Mich., June 2 -- Cadence Innovation LLC ("Cadence" or "the Company") announced today that it has been exploring strategic alternatives with regard to its indirect French subsidiary, in order to focus on its existing U.S. and Eastern European operations, as well as other markets currently contemplated. Cadence gai ... Continue reading
Compliance and Enforcement News Release: EPA Negotiates Landmark International Pollution Agreement
News for Release: Friday, June 2, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Negotiates Landmark International Pollution Agreement *Contact: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov* *(Northport, WA - June 2, 2006) After several years of legal wrangling and negotiations, the Bush Administration ... Continue reading
Compliance and Enforcement News Release: EPA Negotiates Landmark International Pollution Agreement
News for Release: Friday, June 2, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Negotiates Landmark International Pollution Agreement* Contact: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov [ mailto:wood.jennifer@epa.gov ] * *(Northport, WA - June 2, 2006) After several years of legal wrangling and negot ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company Announces Expiration of Exchange Offers
DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 -- Ford Motor Credit Company (the "Company") announced the expiration of its offers to exchange a portion of its outstanding old notes listed in the table below for a new series of fixed rate notes and a new series of floating rate notes and cash. The exchange offers, which commenced May 2, 2006 ... Continue reading
Harman International to Present Bear Stearns Annual Technology Conference
WASHINGTON--June 2, 2006--Harman International Industries, Inc. said today that Dr. Sidney Harman, will make a presentation at 3:55 p.m. (Eastern time) on Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Bear Stearns 2006 Technology Conference in New York City. Questions and answers with Company Management will follow the presentation. Be ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation to Present at the 2006 KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial & Automotive Conference
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--June 2, 2006--Kaydon Corporation announced today that it is presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial & Automotive Conference on Wednesday, June 7th at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. A copy of the presentation will be made available on the Company's website, www.kaydo ... Continue reading
Local Groups and Individuals Honored at Clean Air Awards Luncheon
CARB Chair, Dr. Robert Sawyer, Keynotes Event With Speech 'The Challenge of Growth Verses Clean Air' SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 -- For decades, air pollution plagued the Bay Area, posing a serious health threat to local residents. Yet, thanks to the contributions of many local groups, air quality has steadily improved in re ... Continue reading
LORD Corporation Purchases Business Line of Henkel
CARY, N.C., June 2 -- LORD Corporation -- a global developer and manufacturer of products and technologies that provide superior adhesion and bonding, control motion and minimize the effects of shock and vibration -- has today completed its acquisition of the rubber-to-substrate bonding and rubber coating business asse ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Named Finalist for 2006 Techpoint Mira Award
Largest and most prestigious technology awards in the state recognize contributions to the growth of Indiana's economy PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 2 -- Metaldyne announced today it was named a finalist in the 2006 Techpoint Mira Awards' Advanced Manufacturing category. Companies in the Advanced Manufacturing category were ju ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Secures Endurance Race Team; Finlay Motorsports Chooses GS610(TM) Brake Fluid
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 2, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today Finlay Motorsports has chosen GS610(TM) as their brake fluid of choice. David Keaveney, MSEP president and CEO, commented, "While at Indy Finlay Motorsports contacted us regarding their interest in GS610(TM) brake fluid. We origina ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: Racers - Start Your Engines
Win a Chance to Compete in an International Amateur Driving Competition - Using Someone Else's Gasoline! NEW YORK, June 2 -- We already know about pain at the pump. Well, soaring gas prices also limited the joy in joyrides for 60 million automotive enthusiasts. Dunlop Tires is offering these drivers the chance of a lif ... Continue reading
To all: Follow the link below to access the NHRA Media Planner for the month of June http://media.nhra.com/calendar.pdf To access the latest NHRA press releases, statistics, video news release information and driver photos, please visit the NHRA Media Center Web site at http://media.nhra.com <http://media.nhra.com/> Th ... Continue reading
Princeton Research Inc. Publishes Report on Powerlock International Corp.
LAS VEGAS--June 2, 2006--Princeton Research Inc. announces completion of a report on Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK). Powerlock International Corp. (www.powerlock.com, 800-689-8004) specializes in vehicle anti-theft devices that cannot be bypassed by electrical means (hot-wiring) or removed. The Power ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--June 2, 2006-- Established ATV Manufacturers Urge Congress to Enact Legislation Making Voluntary Standards Mandatory for all ATVs Sold in U.S. A new study released today by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America revealed a host of dangerous safety problems with youth-model all-terrain vehicles from seve ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., June 2 -- Ricardo, QinetiQ and PSA Peugeot Citroen today presented the results of their Efficient-C collaborative research project which has successfully met the UK Department for Transport's Ultra Low Carbon Car Challenge. The two year Efficient-C program has culminated in the delivery of a full ... Continue reading
Simulated Work Environment Opened at UAW-GM Center for Human Resources
DETROIT, June 2 -- The UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) officially opened its Simulated Work Environment (SWE) facility. The facility was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted at the CHR on June 2, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. The SWE simulates manufacturing plant processes and provides hands-on training. ... Continue reading
Race Report - Mike Vincec - Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship (SRFKC)
Vincec turns up the heat in Hamilton Three podiums including two wins in Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Stouffville, Ontario - June 1, 2006 ââ¬â The second round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship took place this past weekend in Hamilton and Mike Vincec would be looking to make up some ... Continue reading
DuPont Opens Korea Technology Center to Serve Electronics, Automotive and Construction Markets
WILMINGTON, Del., June 2 -- DuPont today announced the opening of the DuPont Korea Technology Center to support the research and development needs of fast-growing major industries in Asia, including electronics, automotive and construction. The DuPont Center is located on the campus of the Korean Institute of Science & ... Continue reading
Red Bull Racing 3 Day Barcelona Test Round-Up
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Andretti Joined His Grandfather, Father and Uncle in Being Named the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Father-Son Duo, Marco and Michael Andretti Take Second and Third Place at Indy 500; Tony Kanaan Rounds Out Top Five With Fifth Place Finish for Andretti Green Racing PLANO, Texas, June 2 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of ... Continue reading
Chicago College Students Embark on National Road Trip for Charity Challenge
Chicago Residents Invited to Attend Kick-off Event What: What do a Russian speaking sorority girl, a jazz studies major and an aspiring broadcast journalist all have in common? They're all Northwestern University (NU) students who will be representing Chicago and competing against student teams from Boston College and ... Continue reading
Boston College Students Embark on National Road Trip for Charity Challenge
Boston Residents Invited to Attend Kick-off Event What: What do a future HBO writer, a former beauty queen from the "O.C." and a Lacrosse player have in common? They're all Boston College (BC) students who will be representing Boston and competing against student teams from Northwestern University and Texas Christian U ... Continue reading
Texas Christian University Students Embark on National Road Trip for Charity Challenge
Dallas/Ft. Worth Residents Invited to Attend Kick-off Events What: What do a lacrosse player and two sorority girls have in common? They're all three marketing majors at Texas Christian University (TCU) who will be representing Texas and competing against student teams from Boston College and Northwestern University in ... Continue reading
Le Mans Test Day Can Be Strong Indicator of What Is To Come Petersen/ White Lightning Looks to Get Off on Right Foot Sunday LE MANS, France, June 2, 2006 â Past successes show the significance of Sundayâs (June 4) Test Day for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Test Day can give a great deal of insight into how a t ... Continue reading
Opel Vivaro and Movano: enhanced to meet new challenges
June 2, 2006 Opel is strengthening its position in the growing 2.8 to 3.5-ton gross weight segment of the light commercial vehicle market with new versions of the Vivaro and Movano. In 1999, Opel made a strong entry into this segment with the Movano, followed by the Vivaro in 2001. Since then, Opel commercial vehicle r ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--June 2, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for June 2006, with hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles continuing to prove their value as excellent investments. "When people think alternative ... Continue reading
Diesel Hot Rod Association (DHRA) Announces Indiana Diesel Nationals
REDKEY, Ind.--June 2, 2006--One of the fastest growing spectator sports in the U.S., DHRA racing, is in full growth mode. The Indiana Diesel Nationals scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25 in Brownsburg, IN is expected to have record crowds, close to 15,000, at the Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) this year. Thi ... Continue reading
Nissan Stops Sale on Some 2006 Model Year Four-Cylinder Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs
GARDENA, Calif.--June 2, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc., today directed its dealers to stop selling certain 2006 model year, four-cylinder Altimas and Nissan Sentra SE-Rs because of reports of excessive oil consumption while it continues to investigate potential causes. The condition, if not detected or addressed pro ... Continue reading
Honda Racing F1 Team - Barcelona Test Report
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. BARCELONA, SPAIN 2 JUNE TEST REPORT The Honda Racing F1 Team returned to the familiar location of the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona this week for a three-day test in preparation for next weekend's British Grand Prix. A comprehensive tyre programme for the Silverstone ... Continue reading
Cars.com Picks the Best and Worst Movie Cars
CHICAGO, June 2 -- With Pixar's "Cars" ready to pull into theaters nationwide, cars.com has issued its list of the best and worst movie cars. While hundreds of cars have made their way to the silver screen, the cars.com editorial staff ranks the following starring models as the top 10 movie cars of all time. From cars ... Continue reading
THE HARBOUR REPORT By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Detroit â June 1, 2006 â âIn-plant quality improvement is driving productivity gains at most North American auto plants,â and âthe manufacturing productivity gap among North American automotive manufacturers is smaller than eve ... Continue reading
TundraSolutions.com Introduces New "My Garage" Feature
TundraSolutions.com introduces "My Garage", a new website feature for members integrated into the forum. Fresno, CA June 2, 2006; <a href="/link.html?http://www.TundraSolutions.com"> www.tundrasolutions.com is excited to introduce a new website feature available to every member called "My Garage". This new feature, whi ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Must Have Safety and Convenience Features On New Cars
New Car Ratings and Reviews 2006 includes complete guide to Fuel Economy CR reviews 260 new cars, trucks, and SUVs YONKERS, NYâ When buying a car, certain safety and convenience features can make a dramatic difference for your safety and overall enjoyment, according to Consumer Reports car experts in the organizat ... Continue reading
Land Speed Challenger Coming to Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
IT'S A CAR! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S BOTH! LAND SPEED CHALLENGER COMING âBACK HOMEâ TO BURBANK JUNE 9 & 10 at AUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS Burbank, Calif. - - 800 miles-an-hour ⦠Hey, that's a whole bunch of go-fast, even in airplanes! And, when you're planning to do that on the ground, you're really talking about some ... Continue reading
40 Percent of U.S. Market Belonged to Asian Automakers in May 2006
NY Times: 40 Percent of U.S. Market Belonged to Asian Automakers in May Sales figures reported yesterday showed Asian automakers claimed a record 40 percent of the U.S. market in May, as high gas prices sparked high sales of the smaller cars such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Sonata, reports The New Y ... Continue reading
British Consumers Search For Fuel-Efficient Vehicles As 'Petrol' Prices Skyrocket
Consumers Search For Fuel-Efficient Vehicles As Petrol Prices Skyrocket Luton, United Kingdom â 2 June 2006 â With the national average cost of a litre of unleaded likely to breach the 95p a litre mark, according to Petrolprices.com, consumer searches for fuel-efficient cars have increased dramatically accord ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Broadens Product Range With Distribution Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Gothenburg - June 2, 2006: Volvo, a manufacturer of long-haul trucks in Europe, is introducing two new models: the Volvo FL and the Volvo FE. The small and light model trucks are intended for a wider category of customers including bakers, fruit distributors and craftsmen. The trucks are a new business concept that com ... Continue reading
Jim Press to Lead Toyota Motors NA
TORRANCE, Calif. June 2, 2006; Gary Gentile writing for the AP reported that one of the most important auto executives in the country drives a pickup truck to work, greets employees by name and likes to relax by competing in triathlons. Later this month, Jim Press will become the first non-Japanese president of the Toy ... Continue reading
Toyota, Honda sales in U.S. climb in May
DETROIT Jun 2, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. saw double-digit U.S. sales increases in May as consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles grew, the automakers reported Thursday. Rising fuel prices hurt domestic manufacturers, which rely more heavily on ... Continue reading
Nissan and Suzuki to Expand Relationship
TOKYO June 2, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Nissan will supply pickup trucks for Suzuki to sell in North America in an expansion of the Japanese automakers' business cooperation that includes mutually supplying vehicles and sharing plants, both sides said Friday. Nissan Motor Co. and Suzuki Motor ... Continue reading
RouteOne Announces One Million Applications Processed in May
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- RouteOne LLC, a leading credit application management system designed by dealers for dealers, announced today that it has processed one million credit applications in the month of May, and projects application volume to continue to trend upward. "Successfully processing one million ap ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Names Marina Williams Chief Diversity Officer
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 2 -- Lear Corporation today named Marina Williams chief diversity officer, effective immediately. She will report directly to Lear President and Chief Operating Officer, Doug DelGrosso and maintains a coordinating responsibility with Lear Vice Chairman, Jim Vandenberghe. As chief diversity offic ... Continue reading
Gas Consumption in India Growing 6 to 8 Percent a Year
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 2, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37918) has announced the addition of Indian Oil & Gas Industry: An Industry Analysis to their offering. Indian Oil & Gas Industry: An Industry Analysis, provides an objective analysis on the Oil & Gas sector in India along w ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 31, 2006--Cascade Corporation , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report first quarter fiscal 2007 results on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President an ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Completes New $65 Million U.S. Asset Based Receivables Securitization Facility
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 31 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it has established a new $65 million U.S. asset-backed receivable securitization facility in order to improve its overall liquidity and diversify its funding sources. The new facility replaces the domestic accounts securitization progra ... Continue reading
Les Schwab Tire Centers Reaffirms Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
PRINEVILLE, Ore.--May 31, 2006--Les Schwab Tire Centers announced today that it is working diligently to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Commission (EEOC) limited in scope to two Washington state employees who have complained about employment issues. "We disagree with the EEOC and are disappointed ... Continue reading
Denver RTD to Retrofit an Additional Ten Hybrid Electric Mall Shuttle Buses
FREDERICK, Colo., June 1 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from the Denver Regional Transportation District ("Denver RTD") for UQM(R) generators and motor controllers to retrofit an additional ten hybrid electric mall shu ... Continue reading
Delphi's MagneRide Semi-Active Suspension Helps Increase Comfort and Handling on the New Audi TT
High-Tech Product Furthers Audi's Drive To Bring 'Advantage Through Technology' TROY, Mich., June 1 -- When Audi's new TT coupe hits European roads the vehicle will have the great style and performance it has come to be known for since its introduction. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) B ... Continue reading
* LaSorda announces plans to offer first diesel-powered, full-size SUV in the U.S.; 2007 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee with a 3.0-liter common rail turbo diesel engine launches first quarter '07 * CEO challenges Michigan to enact state legislation that requires medical service providers to be linked to a central IT system by ... Continue reading
Clear Channel Taxi Top Advertising Launches in Chicago
CHICAGO--June 1, 2006--Clear Channel Outdoor , today announced the launch of taxi top advertising in the city of Chicago. Over 2,300 taxis in the Chicago area will be outfitted with taxi top advertising displays with the first displays hitting the streets of Chicago as of 12:01 a.m. CDT. Clear Channel Taxi Media offers ... Continue reading
DAVIDSON AUTO GROUP TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW DEALERSHIP AT MOTORPLEX AT CENTERRA IN LOVELAND, COLO.
News Release *Images Available * *CONTACT:* Scott Black, TimePiece Public Relations (214) 520-3430 x 303 or sblack@timepiecepr.com *DAVIDSON CHEVROLET AND SUBARU OF LOVELAND TO BREAK GROUND ON new DEALERSHIP at motorplex at centerra * *Largest Chevrolet and Free Standing Subaru Dealerships in Northern Colorado to Open* ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Acquires Agents Auto Glass
KINGSTON, Pa., June 1 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that they have acquired Agents Auto Glass, based out of Stoughton, Massachusetts. Agents is a single branch operation with an outstanding reputation in the insurance market. Diamond Triumph's President, Karen Christopher, said, "Our primary focus ... Continue reading
Diesel Hot Rod Association Indiana Nationals
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Leading Freight Forwarder Reaches Mach 1 - Global Expansion
TEMPE, Ariz., June 1 -- Mach 1 Air Services, the industry's leading, privately held freight forwarder, announces its long-planned international expansion. The Arizona-based company has opened offices in Shanghai and Singapore, as well as Guadalajara, Mexico, and plans to open six more offices throughout China in Q3. "O ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--June 1, 2006--Midas, Inc. will present at the Sidoti & Company Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum in Boston on Monday, June 5, 2006. Alan Feldman, Midas' chairman and chief executive officer, and William Guzik, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will lead the presentation to inst ... Continue reading
State and UCI Medical Center Unveil Computerized Alcohol Screening Kiosk
-- "Computer on Wheels" Provides Early Warning to Those at Risk for Alcohol-Related Problems What Together with state officials, the University of California, Irvine Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine will unveil a new Computerized Alcohol Screening Intervention prototype, or "CASI," designed to identify a ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Opens Branch in St. Georges, Quebec
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--June 1, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, opened a new branch, according to Motion Industries President and CEO, Bill Stevens. The new Motion Canada branch is located in St. Georges, Quebec. The St. Georges br ... Continue reading
Ford Dover Truck Advance -- Edwards
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES AAA Insurance 200 (Truck), Page 1 June 1, 2006 Dover International Speedway Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Ford Fusion in the Nextel Cup Series and No. 60 Ford Fusion in the Busch Series, is slated to make his return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday in the AAA Insurance 20 ... Continue reading
IHRA Harold Martin Pre Race: Martin is Ready to Turn the Corner in Grand Bend
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Race Preview Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Event: IHRA Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol Location: Grand Bend Motorplex Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada Dates: June 2-4, 2006 Harold Marti ... Continue reading
Toyota International Teacher Program Sends US Teachers to Japan!
40 Educational Ambassadors Participate in Study Tour TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- 40 U.S. teachers, chosen as educational ambassadors through the Toyota International Teacher Program (TITP), will spend two rigorous weeks this June traveling through rural and urban Japan from Tokyo to northern Kyushu. Now in its 8th year ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Delivers on New Lithium-ion Battery Line
AUSTIN, Texas--June 1, 2006--Valence Technology, Inc. today announced it is now shipping four recently introduced models of its U-Charge(R) Power System large-format lithium-ion batteries as well as a new Battery Management System (U-BMS). The new battery models are based on Valence Technology's proprietary Saphion(R) ... Continue reading
June 2006 Volume 1; Issue 2 Table of Contents * Calendar of Events * Sprint Nextel Spotlight * Sprint Nextel in the Community * Sprint Nextel Products & Services * Nextel Wake-Up Call Lineup * Trivia Calendar of Events * June 4 - Neighborhood Excellence 400 at Dover International Raceway * June 11 - Pocono 500 at Pocon ... Continue reading
BMW Gives Ronan Keating a Ride in BMW's Driver Training - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
The Irish singer took a break between concerts to participate in BMWâs Driver Training, a service established in 1977 to increase safety in road traffic by improving driver's skills. While driving the BMW 330i and BMW M6, Keating performed 180 degree spins and emergency stops. Available video includes soundbites w ... Continue reading
Swiss Watch Brand Tissot Unveils Special & Limited Edition NASCAR Watches To Retail Nationwide
Tissot Also Announces Track Deal with Dover International Speedway WEEHAWKEN, N.J., June 1 -- Swiss watch brand Tissot, with more than 150 years of expertise in watch making, is thrilled to formally announce the worldwide release of its first line of Special Edition and Limited Edition NASCAR watches. The NASCAR watche ... Continue reading
Tarry Shebesta, to Speak on Maximizing Your Presence on the Web
Tarry Shebesta, to Speak on Maximizing Your Presence on the Web at NVLA Conference in Dallas CINCINNATI--June 1, 2006--Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), will be speaking at the National Vehicle Leasing Association's annual conference. The Dallas event being held June 7-10 is a forum ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 1 -- The North American Cabin Air Filters (CAFs) aftermarket is likely to witness consistent growth due to improving sales of vehicles fitted with CAFs and an increasing number of vehicle owners realizing the importance of CAFs in enhancing air quality. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http:/ ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Ready for Monster Mile
Tim Sauter Ready for Monster Mile McGill Motorsports team ready to hit the concrete Last Saturdayâs race at Charlotte was the first of sixteen straight weeks of racing without a weekend off for the NASCAR Busch Series. Without a break in the schedule for the next three months, the McGill Motorsports team and drive ... Continue reading
Grand Prix of Cleveland Celebrity Go-Kart Race to Benefit Grand Prix Charities
For Immediate Release Grand Prix of Cleveland Celebrity Go-Kart Race to Benefit Grand Prix Charities CLEVELAND, June 1, 2006 - During the colorful history of the Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank, the event has been known not only for high speed thrills on the track, but also charitable giving off the trac ... Continue reading
Navistar Has Plan to Report Fiscal 2006 Financial Results on Time; Restatement Audit Progressing
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--June 2, 2006-- Industry Sales Volume Forecast For Fiscal 2006 Raised To 435,000-440,000 Units From 425,000 Units; Audit Committee Investigation Found No Evidence Of Fraud Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, said tod ... Continue reading
Zarcone to Resign as Harley-Davidson Financial Services President and Chief Operating Officer
MILWAUKEE, June 2 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that Donna F. Zarcone will be resigning as President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS), effective August 1, 2006. Zarcone, 48, has decided to seek new entrepreneurial opportunities. She will work with the HDFS leader ... Continue reading
Audi Names New Public Relations Executive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- Audi of America announced today the appointment of Jeff Kuhlman to a newly created position, chief communications officer, designed to lead and expand Audi's public relations efforts. The new position, which reports to Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, is the latest addition to ... Continue reading
Friday Night Racing Cancelled at SSP
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Racing Events Cancelled for Friday Night at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 2, 2006) ââ¬â The racing events scheduled for Friday night, June 2 have been cancelled after the severe thunderstorms that cancelled last nightââ¬â¢s events caused maj ... Continue reading
Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery and Capital Dream Cars One-of-a-Kind Offer
Media Contact: Nicole Hawkins 703-528-4645 nicole@nicolehawkins.com CAPITAL DREAM CARS HAS PARTNERED WITH PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS AND WINERY TO OFFER LUXURY TRAVEL PACKAGE The Prince Michel Package Offers Clients of Capital Dream Cars Exclusive Access to the Suites at Prince Michel Washington, DC; June 1, 2006 â C ... Continue reading
Babe Ruth's 1940 Lincoln Anchors Special Offering from Former Ford Motor
RM Auctions, North America's leading collector car auction house, will offer the renowned private collection of Michael Dingman, one of Ford Motor Companies most high powered former executives and right hand man to Edsel Ford. The much-anticipated Dingman Ford Collection sale on June 10-11 will include the world's most ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Productivity Tops U.S. Automotive Industry, According to Harbour Report
-- Six percent year-over-year improvement tops U.S. industry -- Company posts 24 percent improvement over four years -- Five Chrysler Group plants top their segment -- Transmission manufacturing is industry benchmark AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- The Chrysler Group has improved its overall manufacturing productivity b ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports Sales for Canada; Boxster/Cayman Series Drive Sales
ATLANTA--June 1, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced sales for May in Canada. 269 new cars in May nearly equaled last year's record month of 276, a percentage drop of 3 percent. For the year so f ... Continue reading
NASCAR Drivers Test West Series Cars at Infineon Raceway
Diana Rose (707) 933-3918 drose@infineonraceway.com <mailto:drose@infineonraceway.com> **MEDIA OPPORTUNITY** NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Drivers Visit Infineon Raceway for West Series Test Session WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host a test for the NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series. A few NASCAR NEXTEL Cup ... Continue reading
GM Executive Named Honorary Fellow by Stanford University
Detroit June 1, 2006; Gary Cowger, group vice president of global manufacturing and labor relations, was recently named an honorary fellow by Stanford Universityâs Manufacturing Modeling Laboratory. He is the fifth recipient in twenty years of the esteemed award. The honorary fellowship is presented by the Stanfor ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. seeded No. 5 for King Demon Crown at Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Date: June 9-11, 2006 STEVENS JR. SEEDED NO. 5 FOR KING DEMON CROWN AT CHICAGO INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2006) - Don Schumacher Racing Pro Stock pilot Richie Stevens Jr. is the No ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces May Sales
IRVINE, Calif.--June 1, 2006--Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced May sales of 26,494 units, a 3.9-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia 's year-to-date sales of 119,135 units represent a 2.7-percent improvement over the record sales pace in 2005. Kia Motors America is the sales, marketing and distr ... Continue reading
AAA Selects NAVTEQ as Preferred Map Provider
CHICAGO, June 1 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected by AAA as its preferred digital map provider for the United States and Canada. AAA already utilizes NAVTEQ(R) maps for its Internet TripTik(R), an online travel planning, mapp ... Continue reading
EPA Publishes Proposed List for Boutique Fuels
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, June 1, 2006)* EPA Publishes Proposed List for Boutique Fuels *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov To comply with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, EPA is publishin ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Maraniss June 1, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM POINTSM CONTINUES TO GIVE DEALERS MORE CHOICES AND CONVENIENCE WITH N.A.D.A. OFFICIAL USED CAR GUIDE® VALUES Popular Price Guide Added to Inventory Optimization Tool ATLANTA - Subscribers to Manheim's inventory opti ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Kicks off Construction of Its Museum
MILWAUKEE--June 1, 2006--Harley-Davidson today officially launched construction of the much-anticipated Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee with a groundbreaking ceremony that kicked up more than just a little dirt. Held on the future Museum grounds at 6th and Canal Streets, the groundbreaking was accomplished in a tru ... Continue reading
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