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BMW Begins Production of H2 Powered ICE 7 Series - Wow!
<a href="http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GBMW/VideoAssets/A SF/GBMW_5498_50771.WMV"> VIDEO</a> Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG On hydrogen as the fuel of the future and the hydrogen combustion engine Q: Why does BMW consider hydrogen as the fuel of the future and why do you ... Continue reading
AIAG and SAE of China to Collaborate on Common Standards and Technology
BEIJING, Nov. 20 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) of China today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Beijing to promote dialogue and collaboration between the North American and Chinese automotive industries in the areas of technology, management and ... Continue reading
Please NOTE change in positions 18-22 in feature. ----------------------------- USAC FORD FOCUS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: November 18, 2006 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Veach, 63, Veach-13.501; 2. Brett Engstrom, 5, Engstrom-13.637; 3. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-13.806; 4. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-320 KRUSEMAN NAILS DOWN CRA TITLE AT PERRIS; TONY JONES GRABS "KINDOLL CLASSIC" FINALE Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. and Tony Jones of Norco, Calif. shared the spotlight Saturday night as the 2006 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series concluded at t ... Continue reading
Dual Selects NAVIGON Software to Power its New NavAtlas(TM) XNAV3550
NAVIGON Scores its Latest Portable Navigation Win CHICAGO, Nov. 20 -- Dual Electronics, a leader in innovative high performance, high value electronics for the car and home, has selected NAVIGON's MobileNavigator(TM) (MN) software to power its new NavAtlas(TM) XNAV3550 portable navigation product. The XNAV3550 is desig ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces New Board Member
ATLANTA--Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced the election of Jack Guynn as a new Director of the Company. Mr. Guynn recently retired as President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where he worked his entire career. He was ... Continue reading
Faas Takes National Focus Opener
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-321 NATIONAL FORD FOCUS CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES THURDAY AT IRWINDALE NIC FAAS WINS LEG 1 AT VENTURA; Nic Faas of Huntington Beach, Calif. leads the USAC National Ford Focus contingent to Thursday night's championship showdown at the Irwindale ... Continue reading
MPRI Announces First Sale of PatrolSim IV Driver Training Simulator in Oklahoma
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--MPRI, a global leader in simulator products, services and turnkey training facilities, today announced the sale of a PatrolSim IV driver training simulator to the Lawton, Okla., police department. The new simulator, which works in tandem with the department’s use-of-force firearm simulator, marks the ... Continue reading
Independent Rating Agencies Raise Questions About Goodyear's Newly-Incurred Debt
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: In a report issued on Friday, November 17, Fitch Ratings assigned Goodyearâs $1 billion in notes a CCC+ credit rating and a RR6 recovery rating. According to Fitch, a CCC+ credit rating indicates that âdefault is a real possibility [and that the Companyâs] capacity for meeting ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Selected by Chapman Locations Systems for Use with Chapman C3 Software Solutions
CHICAGO, Nov. 20 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been chosen by Chapman Location Systems, to provide map data for use in combination with its C3 enterprise monitoring solutions and GPS device solutions. Chapman Location Systems has creat ... Continue reading
Cars.com Highlights Technology for Safer Winter Driving
Car features keep drivers safe and comfortable in hazardous winter driving conditions CHICAGO, Nov. 20 -- As temperatures plunge and drivers in many parts of the country brace themselves for the snowy driving months ahead, Cars.com offers advice about car features commonly found as standard or optional equipment that c ... Continue reading
FleetPride Announces the Purchase of E&E Parts & Equipment
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 20 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of E&E Parts & Equipment of Springdale, AR. Todd Dunn, President and CEO of FleetPride said, "We are very excited to add another Ar ... Continue reading
Korea, China and India Attended the World NCAP Seminar & World NCAP Meeting for the First Time
TOKYO, November 20 -- The National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid (NASVA), which is dedicated to providing superior automobile safety, sponsored the World NCAP Seminar & World NCAP Meeting held October 31 to November 2, 2006 at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan. A number of global agencies invo ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Selected by Delta Sigma Corporation as Robotics Supplier for Gantry Dispensing System
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Delta Sigma Corporation (DSC) as its robotics supplier for DSC’s new gantry dispensing system. DSC, of Kennesaw, Georgia, will use KUKA Motion Control technology as its contr ... Continue reading
RLPTechnologies Names Larry Hagerty as President
Seasoned Executive Brings Leadership and Database Expertise to Fast-Growing Company DETROIT, Nov. 20 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today named Larry Hagerty as president of its rapidly-growing RLPTechnologies subsidiary. Prior to joining RLPTechnologies, Hagerty was president and chief executive officer of The Medstat Group, a w ... Continue reading
XPEL Reports Continued Growth of
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today that for the ten month period ending October 31, 2006, application downloads from its electronic database of automotive paint, headlight and window tint kits reached 158,909, growing 53.82% over the same period in 2005. Additionally, during the month of ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER RODELA CHALLENGES KAPLAN AT IRWINDALE FOR 2006 EARL'S WESTERN MIDGET FQ TITLE Defending USAC Western Midget Champion Jerome Rodela stayed in the hunt for the 2006 Earl's USAC Western Midget Fast Qualifying Championship by posting the fastest qu ... Continue reading
Expert Analysis Of The North American Starters And Alternators Aftermarket: New And Remanufactured
DUBLIN, Ireland--(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45597) has announced the addition of “North American Starters and Alternators Aftermarket” to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled North American Starters and Alternators Aftermarket provides a comprehensive assessment by outlin ... Continue reading
Clarion Ships Its 2007 High-Speed Navigation System Just in Time for the Holiday Season
"This Holiday Let Clarion Guide The Way" CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 20 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, simultaneously expands into two key product categories as it delivers its NAX970HD High-Performance Navigation unit and MAX675VD 2-DIN A/V source unit. Clarion is known as a ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Recognized for Donations to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Efforts WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The American Red Cross today proudly announced that it has presented the prestigious Circle of Humanitarian award to the Bridgestone Global Group of Companies in recognition of its generous $1 million donation during Hurr ... Continue reading
KCR Race Report - Homestead-Miami Speedway 11-20-06
Keselowski finishes season strong in Homestead Homestead, Fla. â Brad Keselowski served notice of his intent to compete for the 2007 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award with a strong showing in the NASCAR Busch Series season finale behind the wheel of the #23 Ridley Motorcycles Chevrolet at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Continue reading
New Division, Avert Repo, Helps Lenders Avoid Repossessions and Keep More Customers
WINDHAM, N.H.--Stephens & Michaels Associates, a third-party debt collection agency, has launched two new divisions, Avert Repo and Managing Collateral, in order to offer auto financers an alternative to "charging off” bad debt. “Charge-offs” are delinquent accounts in the final stage of the lender’s internal c ... Continue reading
Something For Everyone; Formula Mazda, S2000 and H Production Hit The Airwaves This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Something For Everyone; Formula Mazda, S2000 and H Production Hit The Airwaves This Week TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 20, 2006) -Sports racing, production and formula car racing are all on tap for week three of Runoffs programming on SPEED, treating race fans to a veritable three-hour buffet of racing actio ... Continue reading
New Manufacturing Facility and New Joint Venture Continue GKN's China Growth
BEIJING, Nov. 20 -- GKN continued its expansion in China with the announcement of a new automotive manufacturing facility and a new automotive joint venture. The two announcements, which were made at Auto China, Beijing -- one of Asia's leading motor shows -- follow GKN's recent acquisition of a leading Chinese manufac ... Continue reading
TRW Engineered Fasteners & Components Opens New Plant in Langfang, China
LANGFANG, China, Nov. 20 -- TRW Automotive's Engineered Fasteners & Components business today officially opened a new plant in Langfang, China. TRW Automotive Components (Langfang) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , will manufacture interior components such as air registers and center bezels. (Lo ... Continue reading
NAPA Encourages Drivers to Winterize Their Vehicle Before Beginning Holiday Travel
ATLANTA--According to the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics, an estimated 91 percent of travelers will pack up the car and hit the freeway for their destinations this holiday season. NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends motorists winterize their vehicles before beginning their holiday travel. “ ... Continue reading
CHIP GANASSI RACING DEVELOPMENT DRIVER BRYAN CLAUSON NOMINATED FOR RACER MAGAZINE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD CONCORD, N.C. (November 20, 2006) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) development driver and USAC National Sprint and Midget Car Series star Bryan Clauson was recently nominated for RACER Magazine's R ... Continue reading
DongFeng exhibited 15 vehicles at Auto China 2006 and unveiled a new expansion strategy. Called D120 it is a three-year development program. D represents DongFeng, the Dream and the Development while 120 refers to the fact that the company aims to produce 1.2 million vehicles by 2008. DongFeng exhibited 15 vehicles at ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Celebrates Centennial With a Record 35 World and North American Debuts
Earlier Dates Provide a New Beginning LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Since its inception in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show has grown from 99 cars inside a skating rink into a major international event showcasing 1,000 of the newest vehicles from manufacturers. A record 35 vehicles will make their World or North American debu ... Continue reading
Advanced Engine Technologies Announces Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Advanced Engine Technologies, Inc. announced today that its Annual Shareholder Meeting would be held, Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 11:00 AM local time at the AET Development offices in Gardena, California. As outlined in the proxy statement, shareholders will have an opportunity to vote on t ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby International Announces Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. announced today that its Annual Shareholder Meeting would be held, Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 11:00 AM local time at the Shelby Automobiles Inc. facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. As outlined in the proxy statement, shareholders will have an opportunity to vot ... Continue reading
Textron Financial and Forest River Announce Exclusive Relationship
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Textron Financial Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, and Forest River, Inc. announce the formation of Forest River Financial Services - Dealer Finance, a division of Forest River. This new division will serve as the wholesale inventory financing unit of Forest River Financial Services. Textron Finan ... Continue reading
Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment: 3 Year Review
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45555) has announced the addition of Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment - Business Ratio Report to their offering. This Business Ratio Report compares the financial performance of the leading players in this Industry sector, offering ... Continue reading
Michelin Offers Safety Tips for Hassle-Free Holiday Travel
Free 7-Point Vehicle Safety Checks in Toledo Today Thanksgiving is among the most popular holidays for car trips. To help make holiday travel hassle free for you and your family, Michelin reminds motorists to perform seven quick and easy safety checks before heading out on the road. Following these simple tips could sa ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45590) has announced the addition of Fiat SpA 2006 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45541) has announced the addition of Alfa Romeo - Company Profile 2006 2nd Edition to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute-analysis on the world's larges ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Expands Online Advertising Alliance With Microsoft
New deal allows Nissan to work directly with Microsoft content developers. REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 20 -- Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) will dramatically expand its Web advertising initiatives across online properties of Microsoft Corp. , the two companies announced today. This expanded alliance will enable Nissan to mor ... Continue reading
General Steel Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
Sales Revenue for the Third Quarter Increased by 80% BEIJING, Nov. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Steel Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GSHO) , a leading manufacturer of high quality hot- rolled steel sheets primarily for use in tractors, agricultural vehicles and other specialty vehicles, today announced ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2006
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 20 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced its Board of Directors declared the cash dividend for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 of $0.07 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 14, 2006 to all stockholders of record as of November 30, 2006. "The declaratio ... Continue reading
MADD Announces National Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Combination of Stronger Enforcement, Tougher Laws and Advanced Technology Make it Possible to Remove Threat DOT, NHTSA, IIHS, GHSA, IACP, the Century Council, DISCUS and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Join Forces in Support of Campaign WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- In a bold new effort designed to eradicate one of t ... Continue reading
GEICO Consumer Alert: Be Watchful of Auto Theft and Accident Scams During the Holidays
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- With the holiday season right around the corner, GEICO advises vehicle owners across the country to take precautions while driving and shopping to keep themselves and their autos safe. "Auto theft and fraud perpetrators don't take time off during the holidays," said Seth Ingall, GEICO's vice pres ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc., and Van Tuyl (VT/AIG, Inc.), the nation's largest privately owned automotive dealership group, today announced that the companies have signed an agreement to create a national online customer referral program from Autobytel to VT/AIGâs dealerships. The marketing agreement will encom ... Continue reading
AFVS Opens Hybrid Bus Factory Through Joint Venture in China
MESA, Ariz. & IRVINE, Calif.--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), a diversified energy company, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Baolong (Group) Company, Ltd. a Chinese multi-purpose vehicle manufacturer, to further enhance AFVâs production and assembly capacity as well as the expansion of all sales, ... Continue reading
RADNOR, Pa.--Primary Impact, a research firm specializing in primary competitive intelligence for the plastics, automotive, medical device and pharmaceutical industries has released findings of a broad overview of the China plastics industry. The 50-page study includes market data concerning plastics machinery supplier ... Continue reading
Vote for Iowa's Greatest Hometown Heroes
National Vote Underway for All-Time Greatest Heroes - Five Per State - in 5th Anniversary Volvo for life Awards Vote for Top Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; $1 Million in Financial Contributions Provided; Winner Receives Volvo Car for Life IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 20 -- Who would you give a Volvo to? How about Center ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45618) has announced the addition of “Fleet Management and Wireless M2M” to their offering. After many years of unfulfilled expectations, the European market for fleet management solutions is finally coming to life. Active marketing o ... Continue reading
Korea, China and India Attended the World NCAP Seminar & World NCAP Meeting for the First Time
TOKYO, Nov. 20 -- The National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid (NASVA), which is dedicated to providing superior automobile safety, sponsored the World NCAP Seminar & World NCAP Meeting held October 31 to November 2, 2006 at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan. A number of global agencies involved ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: i takes Most Advanced Technology Special Achievement Award in the Car of the Year Japan 2006-2007 Most Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 20, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that the "i" mini passenger car has won the "Most Advanced Technology" Spe ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Tata Motors: Dominating India’s Car Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45586) has announced the addition of Tata Motors: Company Analysis to their offering. This report provides a detailed analysis of Tata Motors. It includes the organizational structure, subsidiaries, description of its businesses and a lis ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45544) has announced the addition of DAF Trucks N.V 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. DAF Trucks N.V (DAF), headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based PACCAR Inc. The company i ... Continue reading
Greater Modularisation to Drive European Powertrain Modules and Systems Market
LONDON, November 20 -- In the past, vehicle manufacturers (VMs) developed powertrain modules and systems such as intake, exhaust and valvetrain systems in-house. However, there has been a recent change in the strategy of VMs in terms of modularisation and sourcing. "The European market for powertrain modules and system ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 20 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, today reported that it is offering $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2013 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2016. The notes will be guaranteed by ... Continue reading
Freescale Silicon Enables World's First Vehicle with FlexRay™ Technology
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor and the BMW Group are bringing a higher standard of innovation to the market with the industryâs first use of FlexRay⢠technology in BMWâs new X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). The FlexRay network communications system is designed to meet the demand for high data ra ... Continue reading
Montoya's NASCAR debut ends in flames
By 1 hour, 36 minutes ago MIAMI November 19, 2006; Lewis Franck writing for Reuters reported that Juan Pablo Montoya's NASCAR Cup debut ended in a ball of flames when his Dodge Charger was tapped from behind on lap 252 of a 267-lap race at Miami Speedway on Sunday. The former McLaren Formula One driver climbed out unin ... Continue reading
FORD WINS FIA 2006 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP MANUFACTURERS' TITLE
"Henry Ford said that the only history that is important is the history we made today. Well, today we are proud to add the latest chapter in Ford's great Motorsport story." John Fleming, President and CEO Ford of Europe New Zealand, November 19, 2006 - The Ford Focus RS World Rally Car 06, which made its Championship d ... Continue reading
OnStar Wins Popular Science's 2006 Best of What's New Award
TheDirections & Connections Plan With All-New OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Is Honored in the Automotive Technology Category DETROIT â General Motors industry-leading OnStar, the in-vehicle safety, security, and communications service, was recently awarded Popular Scienceâs 2006 Best of Whatâs New Award ... Continue reading
Sir Richard Branson Gives Green Light to Saab BioPower
DETROIT â Move over fossil fuel â thatâs just so passé â or thatâs the message as the UK âs most high-profile and best-known businessman Sir Richard Branson takes delivery of a Saab 9-5 BioPower. Sir Richardâs switch to his Saab flex-fuel car, which runs on the eco-friendly and ren ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Race in China Gets Tougher
BEIJING, Nov 18, 2006; Reuters reported that China may still be the promised land for global auto makers but competition is set to reach new heights in coming years as consumers start buying cars for a second or third time and are more swayed by brand loyalty. About four out of five new cars are sold to first-time buye ... Continue reading
Lutz Says GM Open to Alliance With Ford
ZURICH, Nov 19, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors is open to an alliance with its rival Ford, Vice-Chairman Bob Lutz said in a newspaper interview on Sunday. Asked whether GM would choose to go it alone or merge with Ford, Lutz said, "We are open to alliances. But we can also be successful alone." Lutz spoke i ... Continue reading
Wallace to carry JEGS Banner into NASCAR arena (JEGS)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wallace to carry JEGS Banner into NASCAR arena MIAMI (Nov. 19) -- JEGS Automotive, Inc is taking a big step into the NASCAR arena by signing colorful driver and television personality Kenny Wallace as a company spokesman. Wallace will carry the familiar yellow and black JEGS logo onto Speed TV's h ... Continue reading
USAC FORD FOCUS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: November 18, 2006 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Veach, 63, Veach-13.501; 2. Brett Engstrom, 5, Engstrom-13.637; 3. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-13.806; 4. Nick Wean, 78, Wean-13.839; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 18, 2006 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway - "Kindoll Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Jones, 4, Alexander-16.402; 2. Allan Ballard, 97, Ballard-16.487; 3. Mike Spencer, 44, Engstrom-16.612; 4. R.J. Johnson, 15AZ, Martin-16.693; 5. ... Continue reading
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