Robert Yeatman Appointed to General Manager of Sales Management and Volume Planning for MBUSA
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the appointment of Robert Yeatman to the position of general manager, sales management and volume planning, effective immediately reporting directly to Michael Slagter, vice president of sales. In this newly created position, Yeatman will be responsible for ... Continue reading
AIAM Statement on EPA's California Waiver Decision
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement by Michael Stanton, President and CEO of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM), on EPA's California Waiver Decision. "We are very pleased with the EPA's decision to deny California's waiver application. AIAM supports efforts to redu ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 LX 570 Luxury Utility Vehicle
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle. The third-generation LX offers significantly increased performance and new safety features over the LX 470 model it replaces with a number of technological advancements ... Continue reading
IIHS: Minivan bumper test results: Nissan Quest is by far the worst performer
ARLINGTON, VA â None of 6 minivans, all 2008 models, is designed to resist vehicle damage in many low-speed collisions. The front and rear bumper systems on these minivans allowed $5,000 or more damage in a series of 4 crash tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph. The Nissan Quest was the worst, sustaining damage that cos ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DELAWARE, OH.) - Pro Stock champ Coughlin to start new season in a bobsled...
Pro Stock champ Coughlin to start new season in a bobsled DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 20) -- POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. isn't wasting any time to return to racing in 2008 as the 51-time national event winner was chosen to be a part of Team NHRA at the third annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, Jan. 3-5, in ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2008 Kia Rio5 SX</p> <p>In an automotive context, don't practicality and economy exclude a pleasant driving experience? After all, the best fuel economy means the smallest, lightest car, unless you want to pay a premium for a hybrid. And not only are small cars small, ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2007) â Following tremendous expansion since the inception of the Daytona Prototype formula to the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 only five years ago, Grand-Am President Roger Edmondson announced today the addition of a pair of motorsports indust ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA, CA.) - GET YOUR NHRA NITRO FIX EACH WEEKDAY on espn classic
Fans of NHRA Drag Racing who have a need for speed during this off-season can quench their thirst for the worldâs fastest motorsport by tuning into ESPN Classic each weekday at 11 a.m. The popular sports channel continues to offer daily airings of past NHRA POWERade Series events. More than 50 shows are currently ... Continue reading
For the second consecutive year, motorsports fans across the nation will be able to catch Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 stars battle with and against racing superstars from around the world on network television as SPEED and FOX Sports will combine to offer 17 hours of television ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (GREENVILLE, SC.) - Michelin Wins First OE Corvette Fitment
GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 20 -- Corvette owners and die-hard enthusiasts will have the opportunity to feel the power and precision of a legendary racecar equipped with Michelin tires as Michelin prepares to grip the pavement with its first-ever Corvette original equipment fitment for the 2009 Corvette ZR1. (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Hybrid Car Searches Are on the Rise
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 20 -- At a time of uncertain gas prices, CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for hybrid cars are on the rise. Examples of the most searched hybrid cars include the Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Toyota Camry Hybrid. These hybrids are climbing in popula ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CHARLOTTE, NC.) - Bryan Silas Confident After Daytona Test
Fast Track Racing; Bryan Silas Confident After Daytona Test CHARLOTE, North Carolina (December 20, 2007) - - Stuart, Floridaââ¬â¢s Bryan Silas new leadership from veteran Motorsports crew chief Jeff McClure showed strong results last weekend from Daytona International Speedway (DIS) after Silas turned some v ... Continue reading
Top 10 Vehicles with the Best Resale Value
Washington DC December 20, 2007; The AIADA reported that the 10 cars with the highest resale value share at least one thing in common, whether they cost $16,000 or $160,000: most of them skew more toward fun than practicality. In fact, Forbes reports that the majority of vehicles on their list could be described as 'im ... Continue reading
President Bush Signs Bill Boosting Fuel Standards
December 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush signed into law yesterday legislation that will bring more fuel-efficient vehicles into auto showrooms and require wider use of ethanol, calling it "a major step" toward energy independence and easing global warming. Click here for a picture. The AP r ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Lincoln MKX It's renaissance time at Lincoln. In common with every other long-established luxury automaker, changing demographics and markets have resulted in dramatically-changed vehicle lineups. Customers change, customer wants and needs change, and fashion changes. So the p ... Continue reading
Honda aims to sell 490,000 vehicles in China next year
Honda aims to sell 490,000 vehicles in China next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4275/Honda-aims-to-sell-490-000-vehicles- in-China-next-year.html Shanghai. December 20 (Gasgoo.com) - Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday the company would increase its China sales by 17 percent to 490,000 units next yea ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Top Management Change for North America
President and CEO Matt Matsushita to Retire at End of Year SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 20 -- DENSO today announced that Mitsuo "Matt" Matsushita, president and chief executive officer of DENSO International America, DENSO's North American headquarters, and managing officer of DENSO Corporation, will retire from DENSO effec ... Continue reading
New Renault Modus, Grand Modus and Clio Sport Tourer to Go on Sale December 21st - 2 VIDEOS
PARIS - December 20, 2007: Having sold more than 395,000 units of its Modus since its launch in 2004, Renault invested â¬110 million in Grand Modus and New Modus, the two new complementary models of Renaultâs B-segment. Based on the Renault- and Nissan-shared B platform, the two models will be produced in Vall ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Exhibitor Press Conference Schedule
December 19, 2007 Press conferences will be held on exhibitor stands unless otherwise noted. THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit www.naias.com often for the most current schedule. DETROIT, Dec. 19 -- VALID CREDENTIAL REQUIRED FOR SHOW FLOOR ACCESS Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:00 am Media Credential Office Op ... Continue reading
EPA Denies States the Right to Fight Global Warming
California, 17 other states denied Clean Air Act Waiver to cut automobile global warming pollution WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stunned the nation today by denying California and 17 other states the right to proceed with regulations that would reduce global war ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers' President and CEO Dave McCurdy regarding EPA'S California Waiver Decision: "Alliance members share the concerns of our customers, the administration, and the Congress on the need to simultaneously raise ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Toyota strongly supports the Energy Bill passed by Congress and signed into law today by the President, raising national fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon -- a 40% increase by 2020. We are actively developing strategies to meet those goals. It is important that the U.S. EPA has furthe ... Continue reading
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Reveals Results of Minivan Bumper Tests
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Reveals Results of Minivan Bumper Tests NEW YORK, December 19 -- None of 6 minivans, all 2008 models, is designed to resist vehicle damage in many low-speed collisions. The front and rear bumper systems on these minivans allowed $5,000 or more damage in a series of 4 crash tests c ... Continue reading
2008 GRAND PRIX OF CANADA TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW (zz04)
For immediate release The most important sporting event in the country to be presented next June 6th, 7th and 8th TICKETS FOR THE 2008 GRAND PRIX OF CANADA WILL BE ON SALE AS OF TOMORROW Montreal, December 19th, 2007 - It is as of tomorrow, Thursday December 20th, 2007 that tickets will go on sale for the next edition ... Continue reading
Andy Belmont Racing Satisfied With Daytona Test
Andy Belmont Racing Satisfied With Daytona Test MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (December 20, 2007) - - Mooresville, North Carolina based Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) left Daytona International Speedway Saturday afternoon pleased with it’s results after the team’s new driver Tom Hessert shot his No. 1 Maaco Coll ... Continue reading
Mould manufacturer in Shenzhen
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12.19Hino, Guangzhou Auto starts truck-making joint venture
Hino, Guangzhou Auto starts truck-making joint venture http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4253/Hino-Guangzhou-Auto-starts-truck-mak ing-joint-venture.html Shanghai. December 19 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Japanese truck-maker Hino Motors and China's Guangzhou Automobile Group announced Tuesday they formed a joint venture in Guangzhou, ... Continue reading
EMCON Technologies Signs Multimillion Dollar Contract with AT&T for Global Voice and Data Services
AT&T's Managed Services to Connect Emission Technology Company's Global Operations TROY, Mich., Dec. 19 -- AT&T Inc. has announced a five-year contract with EMCON Technologies, a privately held company of New York-based equity investment firm One Equity Partners. A leader in global emission technology, EMCON will conne ... Continue reading
Euclid Insurance Agencies, LLC. Acquires Florida Office of Rodes - Roper - Love Insurance Agency
ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 19 -- Euclid Insurance Agencies, LLC., of Melbourne, Florida, a subsidiary of Euclid Insurance Services, Inc. (http://www.euclidinsurance.com/), of Itasca, Illinois, has announced the acquisition of the Melbourne, Florida office of Rodes - Roper - Love Insurance Agency (http://www.rodesroperlove.com/ ... Continue reading
Goodyear Appoints Kihn as Chief Technical Officer
-- Kihn Selection is Evidence of Broad Technical Leadership Depth AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Jean-Claude Kihn has been named senior vice president and chief technical officer, effective January 1, 2008. Kihn, who currently is general director of Goodyear's Technical ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital Issues Update on Prevailing Sales Activity and Growth Initiatives
LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 19 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today reported that during the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company has, thus far, shipped ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W systems and other related ancillary products to 80 different law enforcement agen ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that Katherine Lawrence has joined the company as manager-state governmental affairs and will represent U. S. Steel's interests before state and local government in Illinois and Minnesota. U. S. Steel operates iron ore mines and pelletizing faciliti ... Continue reading
Lime Rock, Skip Barber School Sign Long-term Deal
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Supercar Weekend January 24-27, 2008 Official Press Release Thousands of the most discerning auto collectors and supercar enthusiasts from across the globe will culminate along the West Palm Beach Waterfront Saturday January 26, 2008, for the world’s largest supercar show. In one of the most spectacular locations in ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Administrator to Discuss National Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
*EPA Administrator to Discuss National Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions* Contact Information: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - December 19, 2007) *WHO: *Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, U.S. EPA Jason Burnett, Associate Deputy Administrator, U.S. EPA Robert Meyers, Principal D ... Continue reading
ATX Studies Potential Role for Telematics in Natural Emergencies
Social Network of Telematics Drivers to Share Real-Time, Location-Based Experiences with Others DALLAS, Dec. 19 -- ATX Group, the world's largest international, independent telematics services provider to the automotive industry, is launching a study on whether a virtual, social network of telematics-enabled drivers ma ... Continue reading
The new BMWUSA.com - the ultimate information machine - offers extensive personalization of content and an online showroom where users can customize vehicles in more than 130 million different configurations WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 19 -- With an eye toward enhancing its relationship with owners and potential buyers, ... Continue reading
Fasten Those Seat Belts, Change Is on the Way
John Horsley, Executive Director American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. What may lie ahead for America's travelers in 2008 and beyond? WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Looking back to 1958 is not only nostalgic, it gives a glimpse of life-changing road signs just starting to e ... Continue reading
VISTA, Calif., Dec. 19 -- Directed Electronics is pleased to announce immediate availability of the Automate AM14 Datastart interface for new GM vehicles, enabling remote start and keyless entry functions while requiring less than half the installation time of traditional systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/ ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Sells Brake Hose Business to Long-Term Partners
Mitsubishi Corporation and Meiji Flow Systems acquire Flexitech WEINHEIM, Germany, Dec. 19 -- On December 19, 2007, Mitsubishi Corporation and Freudenberg signed a contract for the sale of the European and US Flexitech companies. It is planned to transfer the brake hose activities of the Flexitech companies to Mitsubis ... Continue reading
Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) Receives Top Plant Award from Plant Engineering Magazine
Non-traditional approach to engine manufacturing provides award-winning quality, world-class efficiencies and costs savings AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Plant Engineering magazine has named the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) in Dundee, Mich. -- a joint venture between Chrysler LLC, Mitsubishi Motors Cor ... Continue reading
Goodyear Fuel Max Commercial Tire Technology is 'Nifty Fifty'
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Goodyear's fuel-efficient commercial tire technology, which is helping truck fleets save on their operating costs, has earned a "Nifty Fifty Award" for best new products in 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Newport's Heavy Duty Trucking magazine selected Fuel Max ... Continue reading
Horag Racing Tests Brand-New Spyder; Names Lammers to Roster
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Leggett & Platt Updates 4Q Guidance
CARTHAGE, Mo., Dec. 19 -- -- 4Q asset impairment of approx. $150 million (non-cash) associated with planned divestitures -- Additional 4Q goodwill impairment for Fixtures & Display group; amount not yet finalized -- 4Q EPS guidance of $.09-.13, excluding impairments Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt ... Continue reading
LIONAX Wins a "TPMS" Contract for Shanghai's Bus Market
PARIS, December 19 -- LIONAX, the first Chinese company listed on Euronext, announced today that it had signed a contract with Shanghai Tuofeng Auto Parts Company to jointly supply Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for buses in Shanghai. Shanghai is the biggest city in China with a population of over 18 million. ... Continue reading
More Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair' Legislation
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Congress approaches its holiday recess, the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained two more supporters, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Reps. Dennis Moore (D- ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Team Looks to Shatter Land Speed Record in August 2008 - Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Sponsors Attempt to Break 50 Year Record - Monday, December 17, 2007 (Toronto, Canada) - More than 50 years ago, William Hertz rode a supercharged NSU streamlined machine into history as he set the land speed re ... Continue reading
National Speed Sport News, 'America's Weekly Motorsports Authority,' Releases Year-End Issue
HARRISBURG, N.C., Dec. 19 -- National Speed Sport News has issued its year-end issue; cover date Dec. 19, at 80 pages the largest of the year. Included are 2007 statistics for every major, and many minor, automobile racing series that compete in the United States, and Formula One. NASCAR Nextel Cup, Indy Racing League, ... Continue reading
News Release (HQ): America Receives a National Solution for Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
*America Receives a National Solution for Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions * Contact Information: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / _wood.jennifer@epa.gov _ (Washington, D.C. - December 19, 2007) The Bush Administration is moving forward with a national solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from American vehicles. ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Announces PowerPlex 2008 Conference
Annual User Conference Scheduled for May 19-21 in Grand Rapids AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced details for the company's sixth annual user conference, PowerPlex 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo. A. Borras RENNtech 1369 N KIllian DR. Lake Park, FL 33403 561.845.7888 561.845.6777 fax http://www.renntechmercedes.com http://www.renntechkarting.com Lake Park, FL - 18DEC2007 - Officially official: Mercedes-Benz' SLR McLaren 722 GT, available exclusively at RENNtech. While Mercedes' ... Continue reading
Sprint Announces Winners of SprintSpeed Stories Contest
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Announces Winners of SprintSpeed Stories Contest Date: 12/19/2007 4:28:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If y ... Continue reading
California Man Seeks Support in Quest to Circumnavigate Globe in His 1918 Chevy
Driver/Owner Offering Seat In Car To Top Sponsor For 13-Country, 65-Day, 22,000-Mile Race SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Calif., Dec. 19 -- Luke Rizzuto, long-time car enthusiast and 2008 Great Race hopeful, announced today he is looking for investors, sponsors or donations in support of his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pa ... Continue reading
Sinotruck signs contracts to export 10,000 vehicles next year
Sinotruck signs contracts to export 10,000 vehicles next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4256/Sinotruck-signs-contracts-to-export- 10-000-vehicles-next-year.html Shanghai. December 19 (Gasgoo.com) - China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corp (CNHTC or Sinotruck) has signed contracts to export a total number of 10,00 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi, Changfeng in talks to form joint venture
Mitsubishi, Changfeng in talks to form joint venture http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4252/Mitsubishi-Changfeng-in-talks-to-for m-joint-venture.html Shanghai. December 19 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Japanese automaker Mitsubishi is planning to form a 50-50 joint venture with Chinese automaker Changfeng, Chinese web media sina.com re ... Continue reading
Armes Appointed Chairman of the Board at Cooper Tire
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Roy V. Armes as Chairman of the Board along with his responsibilities as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Along with that change, the Board dissolved the Office of the Chairman and appointed John Meier as Lead ... Continue reading
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