JEGS Chef Nicky Morse - Recipe of the Week (Phoenix 2 of 23) - ATTACHMENTS
JEGS Chef Nicky Morse Recipe of the Week - Phoenix (2 of 23) Grilled Yellowtail Snapper w/ Oven Dried Pineapple Relish Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse has prepared meals for royalty, distinguished diplomats, and Ohio's ultra wealthy at the only four-star restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. He's cooked for country music's brightes ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Schedules Conference Call Webcast to Review 2006 Financial Results
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 5 -- A. O. Smith Corporation has scheduled a live conference call for Jan. 22 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) to review its fourth quarter and 2006 financial performance. The call can be heard live on the company's web site, http://www.aosmith.com/ . An audio replay of the call will be available o ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Gets Top Honors from 2006 International Automotive Media Competition
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America’s leading automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com) and part of PRIMEDIA’s Consumer Automotive Group, won top honors at the 16th International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC), an annual program recognizing and encouraging excellence in automotive jou ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Statement on Child Safety Seats
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- Recent news has focused on the safety of children while traveling in automobiles. - Research shows seven out of 10 kids in child safety seats are not properly buckled in and a properly installed safety seat has been proven to reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent fo ... Continue reading
D&M Holdings Inc. Completes Acquisition of Philips Sound Solutions
TOKYO, Jan. 5 -- D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE I: 6735) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Philips Sound Solutions (PSS) from Royal Philips Electronics . D&M Holdings has re-named the company "D&M Premium Sound Solutions." D&M Holdings, based in Kawasaki, Japan, owns the Denon, Marantz, McIntosh Laboratory, ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- WHAT: The EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2007; the only international automotive design awards to be judged solely by designers. Four prestigious awards will be given that define specific elements of automotive design. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/ ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47988) has announced the addition of Trends and Dynamics at European 3PLs to their offering. The Trends & Dynamics service provides you with assured confidence, knowing that all the latest developments in the market, from providers contra ... Continue reading
FRIENDSHIP MOTOR SPEEDWAY CONTINUES TO SEE BENEFITS OF ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM
For Immediate Release ASA PR FRIENDSHIP MOTOR SPEEDWAY CONTINUES TO SEE BENEFITS OF ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 5, 2007) - Randy Myers, promoter of Friendship Motor Speedway, is a supporter of the ASA Member Track program. He sees the benefits of the partnership, and understands the value that ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire Sponsors Ronn Bailey MOTORSPORTS in Dakar Rally Off Road Race
First Sponsorship for Goodyear in the Longest, Most Grueling Off-Road Competition from Lisbon to Dakar, Senegal DAKAR RALLY, Lisbon, Jan. 5 -- Ronn Bailey MOTORSPORTS today announced that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is sponsoring the amateur racing outfit in their bid to finish the Lisbon-Dakar 2007 rally, the world ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin can't wait to get started (NHRA)
Jeg Coughlin can't wait to get started DELAWARE, Ohio (January 5, 2007) - With 47 national event victories and three world championships to his credit, veteran Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin brings a level of confidence and expectation into the 2007 season. As driver of Victor Cagnazzi's Slammers Ultimate Milk/Jegs.com ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, January 5 -- Making it better, for you Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is presenting innovative solutions for the automotive interiors of today and the future at the North American International ... Continue reading
Lund International Announces Restructuring
SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 5 -- Lund International is announcing further reorganization and restructuring initiatives. These follow the consolidation of the Company's Duluth, GA Corporate offices, its Lund Accessories Division, Lawrenceville, GA and its warehousing function at the Ventshade Accessories Division into the Compan ... Continue reading
McIntosh Earns Autosport Top-Six Ranking (z04)
McIntosh Earns Autosport Top-Six Ranking For World Series Campaign Vancouver, Canada (January 05, 2007) - Autosport Magazine, the world's leading weekly motorsport publication, has again recognized the accomplishments of Canada's Sean McIntosh as he climbs the open-wheel racing ladder by ranking him as one of their Top ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets, announced today it has won more than $143.0 million in various programs from Hyundai Kia Automotive Group based in Seoul, South Korea to supply parts for new Hyundai ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Charity Event Set for Infineon Raceway
3J's Motorcycle Track Days Hosts First Event of 2007 Season at Infineon Raceway Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts - May 18-20 Wine Country Classic vintage car races - June 2-3 Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series - June 22-24 Infineon Cougar Mountain Classic - July 5-8 FRAM Autolite NHRA ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Discover Cities(TM) For Mobile Local Search and Travel Launches Today
Includes Fodor's Travel Data and Supports Mobile, GPS and WiFi Devices CHICAGO, Jan. 5 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions today is announcing the availability of NAVTEQ Discover Cities(TM), a new product created specifically for personal navigation ... Continue reading
Tenneco Names Gregg Sherrill as New Chairman and CEO
Thirty-year industry veteran currently runs Johnson Control's Power Solutions Group LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 5 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today that its board of directors has named Gregg Sherrill as the company's new chairman and chief executive officer. Sherrill, 53, is President, Power Solutions at Johnson Controls In ... Continue reading
The National Vehicle Leasing Association Hires LRG, Inc. to Provide Management Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the market changes and auto leasing becomes a more attractive option to consumers -- up 21 percent since 2005, according to data from automobile website Edmunds.com -- the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) has been making changes of its own -- beginning wi ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Hybrid Technology for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Briefing and Press Event
--The Volvo Group, a world leader in the development of heavy-duty hybrid technology, is pleased to announce its hybrid program and the emerging benefits and applications of these exciting advances, both globally and in North America during a two-day press event January 11-12, 2007. WHEN: Thursday, January 11, 2007 (re ... Continue reading
Carpentier Pleased with Performance at Daytona (z04)
Rolex Series Final Test Report from Daytona CARPENTIER PLEASED WITH TEAM PERFORMANCE AT DAYTONA Montréal, QC - January 6, 2007 - Patrick Carpentier left Florida pleased with the team's performance following two days of on-track activities during the Daytona Test Days. Over 60 racing machines, including 25 Daytona Prot ... Continue reading
Clarion Introduces New Line Of Overhead Monitors With Built-In DVD
New Monitors Offer All-Inclusive Functionality CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), a global leader of mobile electronics entertainment systems, presents is new line of overhead monitors with built-in DVD mechanism. The family of monitors features a sleek, lightweight and slim profile de ... Continue reading
Clarion Introduces the Next Generation of Mobile Audio
Source Unit Features No Moving Parts CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), a global leader of mobile electronics entertainment systems, revolutionizes mobile audio with the introduction of the FB275BT -- a source unit with no moving parts. FB275BT features a SD card slot behind the foldin ... Continue reading
Clarion's New Subwoofers Boast Enhanced Power
Subwoofers feature new levels of performance, design and reliability CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), a global leader of mobile electronics entertainment systems, showcases its updated family of powerful subwoofers. Among the featured updates include: gold-plated connections, large v ... Continue reading
Clarion's New VRX In-Dash DVD Multimedia Systems Offer Something for Everyone
Enhanced features and functionality underscore new multimedia systems CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Clarion Corporation of America (Clarion), a global leader of mobile electronics entertainment systems, introduces its new VRX in-dash DVD multimedia systems with iPod audio control. Customers can now choose from three new V ... Continue reading
WHAT: MINNEAPOLIS, JANUARY 6 - Rob Tregenza, Senior Director, Consumer Strategist, Transportation for strategic consumer advisory services leader Iconoculture is available to offer insights and discuss trends influencing some 50 new vehicles set to launch at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Janu ... Continue reading
Parrot™ is Riding High on the Wireless Wave it’s Helping Create
LAS VEGAS--Parrot is riding the wave that’s sweeping the consumer electronics market. And with 2 billion Bluetooth®-enabled products expected to be in consumers’ hands by 2010, perhaps it could be better described as a tidal wave. In the last two years, Parrot has introduced 12 new products – one every other mon ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Effort Off to Strong Start in Stage 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen/White Lightning Completes First Stage of Euromilhoes Dakar with Strong Run 28th-Place Finish in Stage 1 for Petersen, Stage 2 Set for Sunday Morning PORTIMÃO, Portugal January 6, 2007 – Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing’s approach to the Euromilhoes Dakar 2007 is with an ey ... Continue reading
ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine Announces 2007 International Car of the Year Awards Winners
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced its 11th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) winners at a black tie ceremony today. Held at the Detroit Marriott Hotel, RTM hosted more than 600 industry leaders and media on the eve of press week of the North American International Auto Show. A ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics at CES: Boom Times Are Over For Consumer Electronics
BOSTON--At the opening of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Strategy Analytics announces that 2006 sales of digital consumer electronics reached $167 billion worldwide in 2006, an increase of 31%. But the outlook for 2007 is for a rapid slowdown as exploding demand for flat panel TV comes to an end. ... Continue reading
Ford Teams Up With Microsoft to Deliver Sync; In-Car Digital System Exclusive to Ford
* Ford Sync(TM), powered by Microsoft Auto software, is Ford's new fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players. * Sync will be available in 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products beginning this calendar year. * Sync is the newest technology ... Continue reading
New TwinForce Engine Concept Delivers V-8 Power and Performance V-6 Fuel Economy
DETROIT, Jan 7. -- The Lincoln MKR concept, unveiled today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, introduces a new engine technology that delivers V-8 power and performance with V-6 fuel economy. The new technology, named TwinForce(TM), will appear on future Lincoln and Ford vehicles. TwinForce uses direct ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Features eTicket Purchase Option for Online Convenience
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060728/NAIASLOGO ) WHO: The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is offering eTickets for convenient, online purchase to help alleviate delays at on-site ticket booths. WHAT: eTickets can be purchased online at www.naias.com. Ticket prices a ... Continue reading
DCAP Announces Proposed Conversion by Commercial Mutual Insurance Company to Stock Company
HEWLETT, N.Y.--DCAP Group, Inc. , the largest chain of independent storefront insurance brokerages in the Northeast, today announced that it has been advised by Commercial Mutual Insurance Company (“CMIC”) that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to convert CMIC from an advance premium insurance compan ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in the 2007 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Show Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 8 -- On Friday, Jan. 12, Ford Motor Company will participate in the 2007 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Show Conference at 10 a.m. EST. The meeting will last for approximately two hours. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally and senior management will host a product review followed by a Q&A ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Second Biggest Gainer Among Michigan-Listed Companies
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Investors in Spartan Motors, Inc. saw their shares increase 124.6 percent in 2006, making Spartan the year's second largest gainer in stock price among Michigan- based companies listed on the major exchanges. The gain in stock price was based on the closing price of the last trading days of ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS & BOCA RATON, Fla.--The opening day of the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was an exciting one for Edgetech International, Inc. (OTC:EGIL). While displaying and demonstrating The Edge by Edgetech for a steady crowd into the tens of thousands, an open "SpeedChallenge" was held by management at EGIL's Boot ... Continue reading
2007 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show
Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show and Funkmaster Flex Return to Toronto this March Tuesday, January 9, 2007 (Toronto) - Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show is revving its engines in anticipation of the 2007 edition of Toronto largest custom car and truck show. Funkmaster Flex is once again headlining the ... Continue reading
New seats, head restraints -- unveiled in Detroit -- position firm as leader in rear-impact protection DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Johnson Controls has developed all new seating and headrest systems -- innovative technologies for automakers as they strive to comply with new anti-whiplash standards and testing protocols that are ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48068) has announced the addition of “European Aluminium Wheel Supply Relationships: Supplier Market Share and Performance Analysis” to their offering The 2001 Aluminium Wheel Supply Relations ships report forecast considerable change ... Continue reading
SMCDA to host kickoff event for new $15 million automotive training center CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 9 -- A unique partnership between the Southland Motor Car Dealers Association, three automotive manufacturers (Ford, Daimler-Chrysler and General Motors), Cerritos College, Michigan-based Northwood University, and Los Ange ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 -- Clarion, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, has selected Cross Country Automotive Services, a leading provider of integrated vehicle and driver programs including telematics services, emergency roadside assistance, consumer affairs handling, and retail marketing services, to deliver a co ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9 -- Following-up on its successful 2006 event, ALM's Strategic Research Institute traverses the U.S. to bring the 2007 Global CO2 Cap-and-Trade Forum -- Pacific to San Francisco, California's hub for technology, arts, business, and the humanitarian spirit. On March 5 & 6, 2007 attendees will explor ... Continue reading
Com One Expands Bluetooth® Product Line
LAS VEGAS--Com One, known as the European technology company providing the widest range of Bluetooth® solutions from a single source, is expanding its Bluetooth portfolio with two new products launching at CES. The new products are focused on growing consumer demand for streaming audio using the Bluetooth A2DP profile ... Continue reading
Study Shows Continued Increase in Professional Theft Rings WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 9 -- LoJack Corporation today announced the results of its sixth annual Construction Equipment Theft Study in a report that provides valuable information on the growing problem of equipment theft-a problem that costs construction companies ... Continue reading
Falken Industries Enters Australian Market
PARIS, France, January 9 -- Falken Industries Ltd -Clean Plus(R) Product Group announced the signing of an Australian Super Distributor for their "Premium" consumer line of auto care products. The agreement, commencing in 2007, guarantees a 5 year minimum purchase of 300,000 EUR ($400,000) annually. Already present in ... Continue reading
Ford $1 billion plant investments
Bob, Here is Ford investment story plus pix of Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Ford President of the Americas Mark Fields and UAW Ford Department Vice President Bob King, all quoted in story. ... Continue reading
Formula TR Releases 2007 Schedule
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FXDD Partners With Mazda's Factory-Supported Rolex GT Racing Team
NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- FXDD, a global leader in online foreign currency exchange, today announced its partnership with Mazda's factory- supported Rolex GT racing team to co-brand the GT No. 69 car that will compete throughout the 2007 Grand American Road Racing ROLEX GT series. "It's a privilege to partake in such a high- ... Continue reading
Geely's New Logo Design Contest to Award RMB3.6 Million to Worldwide Competitors
BEIJING, Jan. 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Geely Holding Group announced that a special fund of RMB3.6 million will be prepared for a global competition for a new Geely logo, the grand prize of which will be awarded RMB2 million. Now eyeing the international market, Geely seeks to establish its further global presence by i ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Adds Features to Simplify Consumers' 'Training' of HomeLink(R) Systems
Innovative voice-prompt features to be unveiled at 2007 North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Johnson Controls' HomeLink(R) Wireless Control System -- which is installed in millions of vehicles worldwide -- is now easier and faster for consumers to "train." The company's popular HomeLink product wil ... Continue reading
'Eco-friendly' seats offer excellent performance while reducing use of petroleum-based materials DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- In a significant environmental advance for the automotive industry, engineers at Johnson Controls have developed a new type of foam pads used in automotive seats that are comprised of five percent soy-bas ... Continue reading
Kenwood Advances CarPortal™ Lineup with New System Expansion Solutions
LAS VEGAS--Kenwood USA Corporation has announced the expansion of its series of innovative CarPortal™ products that make it practical to upgrade or add components to a vehicle's entertainment system using the existing factory radio as one of many sources. Following the noteworthy success of the KOS-A200, Kenwood has ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - 2007 Outlook
TORONTO, Jan. 9 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its outlook for 2007 on Thursday, January 11, 2007. Magna will present its 2007 outlook at the Auto Analyst of New York (AANY) Detroit Auto Conference on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. EST (Toronto time). Magna will also web ... Continue reading
Midnight Holdings Group Announces 2007 Expansion Plans
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Midnight Holdings Group, Inc. today announced its expansion plans for 2007. During 2007, Midnight plans on opening five new standalone All Night Auto service centers and two additional shopping mall-based All Night Auto service centers that are combined with All Night Auto retail stor ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2007 North American International Auto Show
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2007 North American International Auto Show Mitsubishi Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 09, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and its manufacturing and sales unit in the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA, ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: MUNCIE DRAGWAY BECOMES NHRA MEMBER TRACK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 MUNCIE DRAGWAY BECOMES NHRA MEMBER TRACK GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2007) - The NHRA announced today the addition of Muncie Dragway to its roster of member tracks, beginning with the 2007 racing season. The Indiana track, located on Hwy. 67 between Munci ... Continue reading
Industry-leading car audio supplier and famed guitar and amplifier maker agree to jointly develop custom automotive audio equipment DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- With the recent success of the acclaimed ELS Surround(R) in-car audio system under its belt, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America has formed a working agreeme ... Continue reading
SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
Southard Motorsports No. 3 Preformed Line Products Lexus Riley CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA Powell, OH (Jan. 9, 2007) Southard Motorsports announced today its driver lineup for the 45th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches First Transportable HD Radio(TM) Product
HD Jump(TM), Designed For Use In Cars And At Home, To Be Demonstrated At CES LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2007 -- Visteon Corporation launches its new transportable HD Radio(TM) receiver at a press conference during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9. The conference will b ... Continue reading
Visteon Unveils its Latest High-Tech Innovation
In-Vehicle Wireless Charging Simplifies Driving Experience LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2007 -- Visteon Corporation is launching a technology that provides a convenient way to make sure batteries for mobile phones, MP3 players or PDAs are always charged and ready to go. Visteon is introducing its in-vehicle wireless charging tec ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, SXBox Concept Vehicle at 2007 St. Louis International Auto Show
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line ST. LOUIS, Jan. 24 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 St. Louis International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUV ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Zuk' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Pennsylvania Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Pennsylvania Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, in ... Continue reading
Raffo Racing at the SCORE Laughlin Challenge
January 23, 2007 Arlington Hts., IL For immediate release Split Decision for Raffo Racing The 2007 edition of the SCORE Laughlin Challenge saw unseasonable cold weather pass through southern Nevada. This combined with persistent strong winds, kept the six-mile desert course almost dust free the entire weekend. To ensur ... Continue reading
Save the Date-NIADA 2007 Convention
To view this message in HTML, please click the link below. http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=24 613150&message_id=262416&user_id=NIADA The Premier Event Every Independent Dealer Should Attend! SAVE THE DATE 61st Annual NIADA Convention & Expo Gaylord Opryland Resort - Nashville, TN Ju ... Continue reading
Procter & Gamble's Duracell and A123Systems Collaborate on Future Products WATERTOWN, Mass, Jan. 26, 2007 -- A123Systems, one of the world's leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries, today announced it has completed a $40 million round of funding, bringing the total capital invested in the company to $102 ... Continue reading
Arnold Umformtechnik: Fastener Solves Assembly Problems and Creates Sustained Savings
FORCHTENBERG, Germany--Every day, industries throughout the world encounter assembly problems caused by cross-alignment of screws into the counter threads. This reduces cycle rates and assembly workers are at risk of injury. And the cost of repair, failures and scrap adds costs to the production process. With the paten ... Continue reading
Don Schumacher Racing to field seven pro NHRA teams in '07
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus (Funny Car and Pro Stock), 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Chris Dirato (U.S. Army Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle), 917-921-9070, cfd@kgpr.com DSR TO FIELD SEVEN PRO NHRA TEAMS IN 2007 INDI ... Continue reading
Enders to ride with United States Air Force Thunderbirds
Enders to ride with United States Air Force Thunderbirds HOUSTON (Jan. 26) -- Pro Stock star Erica Enders will be a special guest of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds during the elite flying group's 60th anniversary season in 2007. Enders is tentatively scheduled for a ride-along in a Thunderbirds F-16C with one ... Continue reading
Future Forecasts to 2012 for the North American CV Driveaxle and Boot Kit Aftermarket
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49286) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: North American CV Driveaxle and Boot Kit Aftermarket to their offering This research service is an analysis of the North American CV Driveaxle and Boot Kit Aftermarket. The ... Continue reading
Greystone Enters into Talks with Canadian Firm
ADDISON, Texas--Addison-based Greystone Digital Technologies, Inc., a market reseller of data integration software to government and law enforcement, announced that it has entered into talks with the management of eBox, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, and intends to acquire all of the outstanding stock of eBox on an undisclos ... Continue reading
IP&R’s goPROTO Division Offers Cutting-Edge Product Design
SAN FRANCISCO--Inventors’ Publishing & Research, (IP&R), a rapidly growing product development and invention licensing firm, now offers industrial design services through its goPROTO Division. This division creates highly functional and visually attractive prototypes to help inventors market their products. If an IP& ... Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines; 2007 SCCA Club Racing National Season Underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines; 2007 SCCA Club Racing National Season Underway TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 26, 2007) - The start of a new year means the start of a new SCCA Club Racing National season, and with a new Division and five new National classes, 2007 will be a year to remember. The sea ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Dealership compliance software leader, Compli®, will have a major presence at the upcoming National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 3-6, 2007. With more than 550 exhibiting companies, 34 auto manufacturers with franchise opportunities, and 45 conferen ... Continue reading
Nuovo Alpinestars Tech 7 - Motostorm.it
<http://www.motostorm.it> WWW.MOTOSTORM.IT <http://www.motostorm.it> <http://www.motostorm.it/scheda_colori.asp?articolo=409&primo=40 9&pagmen =stivali_cross> ALPINESTARS TECH 7 Progettato per il mondo del motocross; il Tech 7 è caratterizzato dalla suola e dal sistema di chiusura derivati dai Tech 10. CARATTERISTICHE ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Recognized as Number One Motorcoach State in U.S.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania has been named the number one state for motorcoach travel in the U.S. by Byways magazine, a leading publication for motorcoach tour and travel planners. "Pennsylvania is rich in culture and history and this ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Selected as Finalist for SIIA's 22nd Annual CODiE Awards
Plexus Online named a Best Business Process Automation Solution AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online, the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system, is a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 22nd Annual CODiE Awards. The Plexus Online sys ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49238) has announced the addition of BMW: 2006 Contract Manufacturing Profile to their offering. BMW (Germany) is major player in the global contract manufacturing industry, with operations in a wide variety of fields, including Cars: own ... Continue reading
Rocketsports/Tagliani Sebring Test Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THREE DAY RUN IN SEBRING EAST LANSING, Michigan (January 26, 2007) – Rocketsports Racing and driver Alex Tagliani successfully completed three full days of test ... Continue reading
SmarTire Reports Additional Financing
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 26 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement dated January 23, 2007 providing for the sale of convertible debentures in the amount of up to $1,800,000. On January 23, 2007, SmarTire sold one convertible debenture for gross proc ... Continue reading
Super Duty Saloon Sets Up Shop In Daytona Beach; Sweepstakes Offers VIP Access
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 26 -- The Super Duty Saloon is an event that means a Super Ford Racing Party - featuring the all-new 2008 Ford Super Duty F-450 Pick-Up - a Super Sweepstakes and Super Excitement in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Super Duty Saloon, a Built Ford Tough Trucks and Ford Racing sponsored event, will be held f ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto to Redeem $300 Million 9.625% Senior Subordinated Notes
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today provided notice to the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., the trustee of its $300 million 9.625% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 (the “Notes”), of its intention to redeem the Notes on March 15, 2007, at a price of 1 ... Continue reading
2007 Honda Racing Contingency-Press Release
January 29, 2007 Torrance, California For immediate release: Honda Rider’s Club of America 2007 Contingency Program tops $10,000,000 The Honda Riders Club of America™ (HRCA®) is posting 10 million dollars in racing contingency awards for 2007. The dash-for-cash rewards scores of Honda-mounted profession ... Continue reading
Auston Harris completes the Rolex24
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Baldor Electric Company Announces Management Promotions
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 29 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In anticipation of the upcoming acquisition of the Reliance Electric business, Baldor announces the following management promotions approved by ... Continue reading
Bandag Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
Bandag, Inc. MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- Bandag, Incorporated ("Bandag") announced today that it had received notice from the Federal Trade Commission that early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR Act") has been granted effective immediatel ... Continue reading
Bay Area and Sacramento: NHRA Teleconference on Tuesday
Media: Below is information on a teleconference scheduled for Tuesday with NHRA drivers John Force and Tony Schumacher. John --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbocharges The 'World Engine'
BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems Supplies Turbochargers for New Audi 1.8-Liter TFSI Engine Family AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29 -- Audi's recently launched 1.8-liter TFSI engine was developed in close cooperation with BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. The new engine continues the collaboration that built Audi's ... Continue reading
Bracket Drags Results from Sonoma
Media: A number of Bay Area-Sacramento racers took part in this past weekend's bracket drags event at Infineon Raceway. People listed in the release are from Sacramento, St. Helena, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, San Rafael and Rohnert Park, among other areas. We will be sending these out after each points race this year. ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--To mark the beginning of their new partnership, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and Ford® Motor Company are “Playing Loud and Going Fast.” The two innovative U.S. companies have banded together to put the SPIRIT OF ROCK-N-ROLL® on wheels with a unique combo—a Shelby® GT coupe and matc ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster Rocks on the Road
New Sportster Model Fuses Fiendish Formula of Performance and Style ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 29 -- Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low seat height, the Nightster has a gritt ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Showcases New Wireless Robot Control Concept at ATX Expo
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it will be demonstrating a new wireless robot control concept on their booth #4139 at ATX West Expo in Anaheim, CA February 13-15, 2007. The company will be showcasing an application using a KR16 robo ... Continue reading
Reminder that Manheim will host its press conference at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention this weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Details are included below. So we can best meet your needs in Las Vegas, please respond to this e-mail indicating whether you will be able to attend and include your mobi ... Continue reading
News Release: Private Sector Tops Green Power List
News for Release: Monday, Jan. 29, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Private Sector Tops Green Power List *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Jan. 29, 2007) For the first time, a corporation - leads EPA's national Top 25 list of green power purchasers. Well ... Continue reading
NHRA REMINDER: Teleconference Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 3 ET
*** FOR MEDIA USE ONLY - NOT FOR PUBLICATION *** WHAT: NHRA preseason teleconference with John Force and Tony Schumacher. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 3 ET / Noon PT. The 2007 NHRA POWERade Series' 23-race season begins Feb. 8-11 with the CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. ... Continue reading
Over $44,000.00 Raised With Two More Months Left in Campaign MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Northeast Region of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and the Northeast Region Mazda Dealers have raised more than $44,000.00 for JDRF. Seventy-five percent of the region's dealer body volunteered to give $1 to JDRF for every car ... Continue reading
official Driver of the Weekend - Jackie Weiss (with Photo)
Press release Formula Mallorca January 30, 2006 Photos copyright by Wolfgang Linder Formula Mallorca / Spain Official Driver of the Weekend: Jackie Weiss Jackie Weiss was beaten by Spanish Pedro two times. Nevertheless, Jackie is the "Driver of the Weekend" of the first race weekend. Two very strong races with a lot of ... Continue reading
TCI H-D Input Shaft & Drum Assembly Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information and image from TCIR on their NEW H-D Input Shaft & Drum Assembly. TCIR Heavy-Duty Input Shaft & Drum Assembly Delivers 700R4/4L60E Transmission Durability Eliminates input shaft and drum breakage when 700R4 and 4L60E transmissions are used in high torque applications The mor ... Continue reading
The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest Establishes Life Science Award for Top Emerging Company
Life Science Innovation Award Added to Business Plan Competition ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 29 -- The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest (GLEQ) announces the addition of a Life Science Innovation Award to the top Emerging Company in its business plan competition. The new category joins its Alternative Energy and Advanced Aut ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Jan. 29 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , (the "Company") announced today that the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors has initiated, with the assistance of independent outside advisors, an internal investigation regarding certain accounting issues at its Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. operating subs ... Continue reading
Timken Revises Fourth-Quarter Earnings Estimate, Forecasts Stronger Year in 2007
CANTON, Ohio--The Timken Company today announced it is reducing its earnings estimate for the fourth quarter of 2006. The reduction is primarily due to lower North American automotive demand, an increase in the company’s Automotive warranty reserves, the effect of higher Industrial manufacturing costs and the impact ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--With ever-present danger military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan due to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mines, the U.S. Military is looking for a new fleet of vehicles to improve crew survivability and enhance mission accomplishment. International Military and Government, LLC, a wholly owned ... Continue reading
ZF Sachs Becomes “Official Supplier” to BMW Sauber Formula 1 Team
SCHWEINFURT, Germany--ZF Sachs was named an “official supplier” to the BMW Sauber F1 Team, providing the rotational damping technology – developed by its motor sports subsidiary ZF Sachs Race Engineering – for the rear suspension, along with front shocks. ZF and BMW have a long-time working relationship with re ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems is in the driver's seat at this year's Chicago Auto Show. While there will be plenty of new cars and trucks on display, it is Continental's innovative technologies that make driving them safer, more comfortable and fun. WHAT: The global automotive supplier with 13.8 billion Euro in annual ... Continue reading
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the national provider of integrated supply chain services to the metals industry, announced today it has entered into agreement with SeverCorr to provide integrated logistics services to SeverCorr’s new next generation steel plant in the Columbus, Mississippi area. SeverCorr ... Continue reading
AFV Connection January - February 2007
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Alcoa Provides Structural Design and Engineering for GM’s Sequel
NEW YORK--Alcoa announced today that it contributed structural design, engineering and manufacturing expertise, fabricated more than 300 aluminum structural components and built the bodies-in-white for the Chevrolet Sequel … the automobile that General Motors believes is the most technologically-advanced ever built. ... Continue reading
Bostrom Seats from Accuride Now Available as Options For Navistar International Corporation
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation today announced that truck seats from its Bostrom Seating division are now available as options on International trucks sold in North America. Available options for International are Bostrom driver and passenger versions of its T-Series, Liberty, and Wide Ride air suspension seats ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive LLC Declares Quarterly Preferred Unit Distributions
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 30 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Managers has declared a dividend for the period commencing November 1, 2006 and ending January 31, 2007 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative ... Continue reading
ZAP-X presenta tracción integral en las cuatro ruedas, tiempo de recarga de 10 minutos, alcance de 350 millas y será el punto de atracción principal en la Exposición NADA, del 3 al 6 de febrero LAS VEGAS, 30 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- La pionera automotora ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP), anunció hoy sus planes para ... Continue reading
DETROIT, January 31 -- The left-hand-drive version of Chrysler Grand Voyager achieved a four-star Adult Occupant Protection rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test, and a five-star rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest possible score. Since 1999, Chrysler Group has m ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 30 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. "In 2006, we encountered contracting markets in both of our industry segments for the second consecutive year, representing the most difficult markets we've faced since ... Continue reading
Desert Toyota Scion Partners with CCSN to Celebrate 35th Anniversary with Scion Giveaway
LAS VEGAS--CCSN and Desert Toyota Scion have joined forces to sponsor the CCSN 35th Anniversary Scion Sweepstakes. The winning contestant will choose one of three Scion automobile models as the grand prize. “We’re very appreciative of Mr. Dudoit and the employees of Desert Toyota for their support and considerable ... Continue reading
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--Dutton Associates initiates coverage of Raser Technologies with no rating or price target. The 10-page report by Dutton senior analyst Gerald A. Rothstein, CFA is available at www.jmdutton.com as well as from First Call, Bloomberg, Zacks, Reuters, Knobias, and other leading financial portals. R ... Continue reading
Flextronics Announces Third Quarter Record Results
Record Quarterly Net Sales Up 31% to $5.4 billion; Non-GAAP Operating Profit Up 29% to $161 million; Record GAAP Operating Profit Up 139% to $153 million; Quarterly GAAP EPS Up 186% to $0.20; Record Quarterly Non-GAAP EPS Up 15% to $0.23 SINGAPORE, Jan. 30 -- Flextronics today announced results for its third quarter en ... Continue reading
GEICO Brings Junior Achievement Programs to Burdell-Hunt Magnet School for a Third Year
MACON, Ga., Jan. 30 -- This week, 24 GEICO associates are taking on teaching assignments at Burdell-Hunt Magnet School to assist the Junior Achievement of Georgia Whole School Program. They will teach classes focused on the importance of business, economics and free enterprise to almost 400 students, kindergarten throu ... Continue reading
Hayley-Davidson motorycle is giveaway at NADA
Someone is going to win a Harley at NADA @utoRevenue invites dealers to 'Come on and Take a Free Ride' in a Harley Motorcycle giveaway contest LEE, Ma., January 30, 2007 - @utoRevenueT, (www.autorevenue.com <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Diane%20Bates\My%20Documents\ Auto%20R evenue\NADA\NADA%202007\PR%20for%20 ... Continue reading
Inilex Launches Kepler Security System; Revolutionizes How Consumers Use Their Vehicles
PALM DESERT, Calif.--Inilex, a leading provider of intelligent GPS systems, launched today a new, end-user product, called the Kepler Advantage. The Kepler Advantage gives consumers the ability to control their vehicles wirelessly via any phone or by accessing the Internet. The product plugs easily into the car’s dat ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that it has received orders for initial production shipments of its award-winning Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology as part o ... Continue reading
Kia Web Site Ranks Highest in Usefulness According to J.D. Power and Associates Study
Kia.com Becomes First Web Site to Earn Top Honor in the Study for a Third Time IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30 -- Kia Motors America's consumer web site, www.kia.com, was awarded as the highest ranked automobile manufacturer web site in the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK TO AIR 2007 NHRA POWERADE SERIES PROGRAMMING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com American FORCES NETWORK TO AIR 2007 NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES TO MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED OVERSEAS GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2007) - NHRA has announced the continuation of its relationship with The ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Teleconference Transcript, Jan. 30, 2007
The complete transcript of today's NHRA 2007 Season Preview teleconference with John Force and Tony Schumacher can be accessed on the NHRA Online Media Center at http://media.nhra.com <http://media.nhra.com/> . HIGHLIGHTS: Force, on Ashley's car blowing up in a test session in Phoenix: "She had a nasty fire. She said, ... Continue reading
Nuance Provides Speech Technology for Ford Sync™ System
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that the Ford Motor Company has utilized an array of Nuance speech solutions for its new in-car digital system. This new factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system, dubbed Sync, is designed to change the way consumers use digital medi ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Contracted by U.S. Marine Corps To Provide Four Armored Vehicles For Testing
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the company has been awarded a contract by Marine Corps Systems Command to provide four test vehicles in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. Under the contract, Oshkosh will provide two Category I and two Category II vehicl ... Continue reading
PACCAR Earns Record Annual Profit and Revenue – Capital Investments Drive Global Growth
BELLEVUE, Wash.--“PACCAR Inc achieved record revenues and net income for 2006,” said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. “PACCAR has achieved 68 consecutive years of net profitability in the company’s remarkable 101-year history and continues to build on its exceptional reputation as a leading ... Continue reading
Raceway Media Welcomes Redex Industries as Sponsor of "Give Back" Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *Raceway Media Welcomes Redex Industries as Sponsor of "Give Back" Tour* *North Adams, MA* (January 30, 2007) -- Raceway Media, which owns and operates RacingJunk.com, announced today that Redex Industries, Inc., which manufactures Udderly SMOOth(r) Udder Cream, has signed on as a sponsor for the ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. / Reg Technologies Inc. RadMax™ Product Development Status
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange:RGJ) and Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) today announced the following RadMax™ product development status: RadMax™ 125 hp engine design is currently being evaluated through computer modeling to determ ... Continue reading
Snap-on Wins Frost & Sullivan's Technicians' Choice Awards By Considerable Margin
Company the Overall Leader and Brand-of-Choice for Auto Technicians KENOSHA, Wis., Jan. 30 -- Snap-on Incorporated - a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of tool and equipment solutions - has announced that it has won seven 2006 Technicians' Choice Awards from global growth consulting company Frost ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2007 to st ... Continue reading
Study Evaluates the Effectiveness of Red Light Camera Enforcement in Philadelphia
A New Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Study Finds Dramatic Reductions in Red Light Running Violations in Philadelphia ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Evaluating the effectiveness of red light cameras at two intersections along Philadelphia's busy Roosevelt Boulevard, Institute researchers sepa ... Continue reading
Transnet Racing Looking For Crew Chief For 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Season
Transnet Racing Looking For Crew Chief For 2007 NASCAR Busch Series Season ATLANTA, Ga. (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - -Transnet Racing, a brand new NASCAR Busch Series team in 2007 is looking for a crew chief to head up their efforts. The team will run a limited schedule this season before planning towards a full-cha ... Continue reading
SAND/DNA Enables Highly Efficient Data Storage and Transparent Access to Data from SAP NetWeaver BI 2004s for Europe's Largest Provider of Automotive Financial Services HAMBURG, Germany, Jan. 30 -- Volkswagen Financial Services Aktiengesellschaft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and the large ... Continue reading
Formula TR 2007 Championship Series Shapes Up
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ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 31 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), announced today the signing of an agreement for the sale of its light and medium truck diesel engine and component remanufacturing business conducted by Franklin Power Products, Inc. and International Fuel Systems to Caterpilla ... Continue reading
CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 31 -- Allied Solutions and Mercury Insurance Group recently forged an exciting partnership with California-based Finance Express. Allied Solutions is an industry leader in marketing insurance related products to financial institutions. Mercury Insurance Group has been a top provider of vehicle servic ... Continue reading
Behr India Opens New Automotive Climate Control Components Plant
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 31 -- Behr India, a joint-venture company between Behr GmbH & Co. KG of Germany and Anand Automotive Systems of India, has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, at Chakan in the Pune District in the state of Maharashtra, India. Behr is one of the world's leading suppliers of original eq ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Against a backdrop of advanced vehicles and lower-polluting fuels, the California Secure Transportation Energy Partnership (CalSTEP) today unveiled a comprehensive set of actions geared toward increasing California’s transportation energy efficiency and alternative fuel use by 2020. The CalSTEP Ac ... Continue reading
Carter-2-Motorsports and ADI Join Forces For 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Season
Carter-2-Motorsports and ADI Join Forces For 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Season STATESVILLE, North Carolina (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - - Carter-2-Motorsports officials announced today the partnership between one of the newest teams on the 2007 ARCA circuit and _Accelerating Developments International_ (http://www.acce ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. Receives $113 Million Ceramic Body Armor Order for U.S. Army
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Ceradyne, Inc. received a $113 million delivery order for ESAPI (Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts) from the U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This new delivery order is scheduled to be shipped beginning April 2007 through early September 2007. This delivery order will be shipped ag ... Continue reading
Coughlin gets game face on for Pontiac Showdown (NHRA)
Coughlin gets game face on for Pontiac Showdown LAS VEGAS (Jan. 31) -- Three-time NHRA champion arrives at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend's second annual Pontiac Showdown intent on kicking off his 2007 championship charge with a victory. Although the event doesn't count towards the POWERade cham ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces Marketing Agreement With Mandalay Integrated Media Entertainment
Mandalay Sports Action Entertainment to partner with Daytonabrands, Inc. to create new television shows for marketing of its products LAS VEGAS, and DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home announced today it has reache ... Continue reading
Freescale and Indesign Join Forces to Develop a Secure Industrial Point-of-Sale Platform
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor and Indesign, LLC, a Freescale Design Alliance Partner, have joined forces to develop a secure point-of-sale (POS) reference design for industrial control applications. Based on Freescale microcontroller (MCU) technology and open-source software, the POS reference design is design ... Continue reading
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Extends Contract with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) National Local 1700
DALLAS--Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. , today announced that its collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) National Local 1700 will be extended through Feb. 14. The contract was to expire on Jan. 31, 2007. “We remain committed to reachin ... Continue reading
H&K Motorsports Finalizes 2007 Racing Plans
H&K Motorsports Finalizes 2007 Racing Plans CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - - Officials from H&K Motorsports announced today a very busy racing schedule consisting of the ARCA RE/MAX Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The team will attempt to make their 2007 debut in the ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Jan. 31 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter and the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006. Third Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2006 totaled JPY 144.8 billion (USD 1,216 mill ... Continue reading
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia web site ranks highest in usefulness according to J.D. Power and Associates study - Kia.com becomes first web site to earn top honor in the s ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Launches 'NADAguides New Car Fast Facts' - A Cool Tool for Online Car Buyers
Get Quick Stats, Fast Facts and Cool New Car Pictures for Over 2,000 Cars, Trucks and SUVs COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Interested in buying a new car but don't want to sift through tons of articles or lengthy reviews to get important information about the car of your dreams? NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49621) has announced the addition of Car Breakdown & Recovery - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Car Breakdown & Recovery is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2006 edition a ... Continue reading
NHRA President Tom Compton to Speak at February MPG Luncheon
National Hot Rod Association Second Most Popular Motor Sport in U.S. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will feature NHRA president, Tom Compton at its February 6 meeting. Compton will give an overview of NHRA's position in motorsports, as t ... Continue reading
Novelis Supplies Aluminum Sheet for Hood of New GMC Acadia
ATLANTA, Jan. 31 -- Novelis Inc. (TSX: NVL) has been selected by General Motors to supply aluminum sheet for the hood of the all-new 2007 GMC Acadia, the brand's first crossover SUV. The aluminum sheet for the Acadia will be supplied from Novelis rolling mills in Oswego, N.Y., and Kingston, Ont. Novelis is the world's ... Continue reading
Smartcool's ESM(TM) technology continues to provide solutions in UK market place
VANCOUVER, Jan. 31 -- Smartcool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC), is pleased to report the successful testing and subsequent implementation of the ESM 4000(TM) by Carclo Technical Plastics ("CTP"), a division of Carclo PLC, in their Surrey, England facility. Smartcool's UK distributor, Smartcool Systems (UK) Ltd. approached CT ... Continue reading
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Awarded Two TARDEC Contracts for Robotic Systems and Controls Development
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 31 -- Autonomous Solutions, Inc., (ASI), a designer and manufacturer of unmanned vehicle systems, software, and components for industrial and military clients, today announced it has been awarded two Phase I, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the US Army's Tank & Automotive Rese ... Continue reading
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 31 -- Autonomous Solutions, Inc., (ASI), a designer and manufacturer of unmanned vehicle systems, software, and components for industrial and military clients, today announced the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) has issued its first order for several pre-production units of Autonomous So ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Resignation of Frank Macher
Office of the Chairman Formed to Oversee Balance of Chapter 11 Process SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Frank E. Macher as President and CEO. After thorough deliberations, the board and Macher concluded that a ... Continue reading
Fwd: Katech's 'Street Attack' For Fast Ride With Street Manners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McCullough Public Relations 330.244.9980 KATECH PERFORMANCE INTRODUCES ‘STREET ATTACK’ LS7 PACKAGE CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Katech Performance has introduced its “Street Attack” LS7 crate engine for enthusiasts who want a fast ride mindful of its street manners. With Katech 11:1 compres ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Completes First Acquisition of 2007
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced it has expanded its luxury offerings by acquiring the Baron Automotive Group in Kansas City, Kan. The acquisition consisting of two dealerships, Baron BMW/Mini and Baron Volkswagen, is expected to generate approximately $123 million ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Renews Ford Motor Credit Arrangement
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it has renewed a $300 million credit arrangement with Ford Motor Credit Company for floorplan financing. The one-year facility provides $300 million of availability to finance new vehicle inventory manufactured by Ford Motor Com ... Continue reading
JMsolutions Announces Next Generation of Mobile AAX™
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--JMsolutions, in collaboration with Black Book®, is pleased to announce the next generation of its portable, used-vehicle appraisal application – Mobile AAX™. Mobile AAX is an extension of JMsolutions’ AAX™ used inventory management system that provides automotive professionals the abilit ... Continue reading
Johnson Motorsports Offers USAR Fans A Chance Of A Lifetime
Johnson Motorsports Offers USAR Fans A Chance Of A Lifetime CONCORD, North Carolina (Wednesday, January 31, 2007) - - Johnson Motorsports, headed by longtime United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) advocate and successful driver Daniel Johnson head into the 2007 season looking to give race fans, a chance of a life time. As ... Continue reading
Michael Simko & Heather Slocum Welcome New Addition To Family
ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Michael Simko and long time girlfriend Heather Slocum became the proud parents of a healthy baby girl Tuesday evening. Hannah Lilly Simko was born January 30, 2007 at 7:12pm EST at a local Michigan hospital. Hannah Lilly weighed in at 8 pounds 1 ounce and is 19.5 inches long. Both mother and d ... Continue reading
RM Auctions Offers the "Ultimate Packard" at Amelia Island
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pat Cole/Kim Milman JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 pcole@jmprpublicrelations.com RM AUCTIONS TO SELL "THE ULTIMATE PACKARD" AT AMELIA ISLAND EVENT Historic '32 Packard Twin-Six Dietrich Sport Phaeton Anchors Collection of Rare, Investment Quality Motor Cars - March 10, 2007 BLENHEIM, Ontario ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. hat heute den Verkauf von Dodge(R) (mechanische Antriebssysteme) und Reliance Electric(TM) (Motoren und Motorreparaturdienste) an Baldor Electric Company abgeschlossen. Rockwell Automation erhielt für diese Transaktion 1,75 Milliarden US-Dollar und rund 1,6 Millionen Baldor-Stammak ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation porta a termine la vendita a Baldor Electric Company dei rami Meccanica e Motori
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. ha annunciato oggi di aver perfezionato la vendita dei rami meccanica Dodge(R) e servizi di riparazione e motori Reliance Electric(TM) a Baldor Electric Company . Rockwell Automation ha percepito dalla transazione 1,75 miliardi di dollari in contanti e circa 1,6 milioni di dollari i ... Continue reading
Service and Industry Executives Describe 'Lean' Business Systems
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Executives and managers from some of America's best known service and manufacturing companies will describe how they are taking lean thinking beyond applying isolated tools to implementing lean business systems during the first annual Lean Transformation Summit, spons ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports 2007 Rolex 24 Race Report
Attached is a race report for the Stevenson Motorsports Corvette team at the Grand-Am ROlex 24 Hours At Daytona race. It is in .pdf format and can be readily copied and reprinted. ... Continue reading
Track Enterprises Announces 2007 State Fairground Racing Schedules
January 21, 2007-Macon, IL Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises have released the preliminary 2007 auto racing schedule for the Indiana, Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds featuring a schedule of open wheel and stock car events steeped in tradition on America's one mile fairground dirt ovals. Six days of racing are te ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results; Global Consolidated Net Sales Rise 14.7 Percent
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results; Global Consolidated Net Sales Rise 14.7 Percent Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 01, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006: - Consolidated net sales ... Continue reading
HVAC Systems - What Drives Such a Mature Market in Europe?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems on Thursday 8 February 2007 LONDON, February 1 -- Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Thursday 8 February 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published st ... Continue reading
New Research Provides Top-Level Data and Analysis on the French Replacement Car & Van Tires Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49645) has announced the addition of “Replacement Car & Van Tires in France” to their offering. The Replacement Car & Van Tires in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the replaceme ... Continue reading
25% of Companies are in Financial Danger in the UK’s Motor Parts & Accessories Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49603) has announced the addition of 'Motor Parts & Accessories - Portfolio Analysis' to their offering. The 'Motor Parts & Accessories - Portfolio Analysis' is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2006 edi ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Holdings Completes Acquisition of USAgencies
ADDISON, Texas--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced it completed its acquisition of USAgencies LLC in a fully-financed all cash transaction valued at approximately $200 million. USAgencies is a non-standard automobile insurance pr ... Continue reading
American Standard Companies Announces Plan to Separate Its Three Businesses
- Retaining its global market-leading air conditioning systems and services business and changing name to Trane - Spinning off its vehicle control systems business as an independent, publicly traded company called WABCO - Selling its bath and kitchen business Reports 2006 Results, Provides 2007 Estimates - Reports GAAP ... Continue reading
American Standard Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend of 18 Cents Per Share of Common Stock
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 1 -- The board of directors of American Standard Companies Inc. yesterday declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2007, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2007. American Standard is an $11.2 billion global manufacturer with mark ... Continue reading
AMP Research Light Kit Release
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DETROIT, Feb. 1 -- There's a sleek new ride in the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau's stable, and some DMCVB team members can't wait to get in the driver's seat. The D-Rod is part of the DMCVB's new Brand Identity, "D. Cars, Culture, Gaming, Music, Sports," announced January 31st at the Detroit Opera House to ... Continue reading
European Supply Chain Drivers: Trends in Automotive Report Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49654) has announced the addition of “European Supply Chain Drivers: Trends in Automotive” to their offering. Our Supply Chain Drivers series provides insight through data that defines industry trends such as: Macroeconomic indicators ... Continue reading
Finance Express to Provide Dealers Access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Finance Express, the leading provider of web-based financial services and Dealer Management technology for independent auto dealerships, and Carfax, the experts in vehicle history, today announced that Finance Express will offer a seamless way for its subscribing dealers to pul ... Continue reading
OLDSMAR, Fla., Feb. 1 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, announced today a three-year agreement with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Fireman's Fund(R) will utilize eAutoclaims' Guaranteed Repair Netwo ... Continue reading
Flood Cars Are On the Move! Carfax Study Confirms Consumer Warnings
New Data Shows Five-Year Increase In Flooded Vehicles Found Across the Country CENTREVILLE, Va. Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study by Carfax shows that waves of flood damaged cars are washing up in areas all across the country. Over the last five years, the number of waterlogged wrecks revealed by Carfax Veh ... Continue reading
Harlequin Enterprises and NASCAR Expand Their Partnership to Include Book Series
Fans Celebrate New Series at 'Speed Dating' Event During SPEEDWEEKS(R) 2007 at Daytona TORONTO and DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1 -- In response to positive fan reaction and growing sales of the three single titles released in 2006, Harlequin Enterprises Limited (www.eHarlequin.com), one of the world's leading publishers ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in January following a one-month expansion, while the overall economy grew for the 63rd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, C.P. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Offers Full-Spectrum of Dealer Solutions at NADA
No Longer 'Just a Book,' Kelley Blue Book(R) Driving Your Business Forward IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, will feature a portfolio of dealer solutions to address the ever-growing and changing needs of today's new and used vehicle deal ... Continue reading
NASCAR Driver Tests at Infineon Raceway on Friday
Media: If interested in interviews with NASCAR driver David Ragan, please let me know. He will be available on Friday. John NASCAR Rookie Driver David Ragan Gets Some Track Time at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2007) - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series rookie driver David Ragan will make his first-ever visit to Infin ... Continue reading
National AFV Conference: Early Registration Deadline Is Friday
“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." -- Douglas Adams It’s not too late to avoid the whooshing sound. Friday, February 2, is the last day to receive the discounted early registration rate for the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo. April 1-4 is the date and A ... Continue reading
National CPS Certification Earned by ABRA’s Wendland
MINNEAPOLIS--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company based in Minneapolis, announced today that Danyell Wendland, Customer Service Manager for ABRA-Elk River, MN, earned the National Standardized Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Training Program certification. This program certifies individuals as ... Continue reading
Pedro Ferro Will Lead Webb Wheel Products
CULLMAN, Ala., Feb. 1 -- Pedro Ferro has been named president of Webb Wheel Products, Inc. He comes to Webb Wheel from Arvin Meritor, Inc., where he had global responsibility for brakes and wheel ends as vice president and general manager, Braking Systems and Commercial Vehicle Emissions. In announcing Mr. Ferro's appo ... Continue reading
RACING LEGEND COMPLETES LICENSE PASSES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Hackett 602.268.0200 RACING LEGEND KENNY BERNSTEIN COMPLETES LICENSING PASSES AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY February 1, 2007(Phoenix, AZ) - Racing Legend Kenny Bernstein made his final licensing pass in his Monster Energy drink funny car with a 296.89 mph run in 5.94 seconds of the quarter mil ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gain an Insight in to Renault SA
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49653) has announced the addition of Renault SA - Company Profile and Executive Databank to their offering. This report provides an in-depth company profile for Renault SA ranked 80th in the 2005 Fortune Global 500. All data is gathered f ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49660) has announced the addition of “Lion Nathan Limited 2006 Company Profile” 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 ... Continue reading
Ride SEPTA to the 2007 Philadelphia International Auto Show
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1 -- A turbo-charged pass is the key to unlimited one-day travel on all SEPTA routes for riders traveling to the 2007 Philadelphia International Auto Show scheduled for the Pennsylvania Convention Center from February 3 through February 11. Developed especially for the Auto Show and on sale now, the ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports Rolex 24 Race report
January 31, 2007 For Immediate Release: Stevenson Motorsports’ Dual Finish At The Grueling Rolex 24 At this year’s running of the Grand American Road Racing Association’s Rolex Sports Car Series Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, Stevenson Motorsports was one of 24 teams and 44 cars competing for a win in the GT class. A ... Continue reading
Story Ideas for NHRA Season Opener in Pomona
Below please find a number of story ideas, both local and national in scope, in advance of the upcoming CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals, Feb. 8-11, which is the first race of the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season. The series visits Infineon Raceway, July 27-29, for the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals. Conta ... Continue reading
Tickets Available for an Exclusive Premier Viewing of the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1 -- The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association presents a "Night of Lights" Hollywood-style Charity Fundraiser & 2007 Cleveland Auto Show Preview to benefit three local organizations on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. The 2007 Cleveland Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com, opens to the public on Sa ... Continue reading
Titan to Launch New Goodyear Farm Tire Lines at Dealer Conference
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc. , will launch three new Goodyear branded tire lines for agricultural and skid steer equipment at the annual Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Florida, this week. Among the new tire lines is a Goodyear branded family of large radial terr ... Continue reading
Jason White; GunBroker.com Unite With MB Motorsports For Daytona
Jason White; GunBroker.com Unite With MB Motorsports For Daytona CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Tuesday, February 6, 2007) - - _GunBroker.com_ (http://www.gunbroker.com/) officials announced today that Jason White and _GunBroker.com_ (http://www.gunbroker.com/) will switch to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next week att ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS ADVANCE PACKAGE
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS FACT SHEET WHAT: 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, the first of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in three categories earn points leading to 2007 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competi ... Continue reading
Testing Over; Silas Ready To Embrace Rookie Season In Daytona
Testing Over; Silas Ready To Embrace Rookie Season In Daytona “Florida Native Looks To Shine In Hometown Race�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Tuesday, February 6, 2007) - - The testing is over. The race is five days away. And Bryan Silas is ready. Silas aboard Andy Hillenburg’s No. ... Continue reading
AIAG Board Announces New Chair and Vice-Chair for 2007
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- The board of directors of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that Brian L. Vautaw of Lear Corp. is the association's new chairman of the board, and Rich Spivey of Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. is its new vice-chairman effective Jan. 1, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Air Temp North America, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ATPN), the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Air Temp de Mexico, has signed a supplier contract with the largest German car manufacturer to supply oil heat exchangers. The contract calls for Air Temp de Mexico to start producing the heat exchangers over the n ... Continue reading
Fans Compete Against NHRA Drivers in Chariting Karting Event
Fans Can Race Against Top NHRA Drivers on Infineon Raceway's Kart Track for Charity SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2007) - NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series stars Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi will battle for supremacy on Infineon Raceway's lightning-quick kart track on Saturday, March 3, and 50 lucky race fans a ... Continue reading
For the Sport; SCCA Honors Its Own As Annual Convention Closes
For Immediate Release For the Sport; SCCA Honors Its Own As Annual Convention Closes TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 6, 2007) - Sports Car Club of America members gathered last weekend in San Antonio, Texas for the first time in the Club's 63-year history for its annual meeting, Convention, awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremon ... Continue reading
HANS Device Enters NHRA Sponsorship Program
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 -- HANS Devices will be part of the NHRA 2007 contingency sponsorship program in 12 classes. Winners in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will be eligible for $500 cash awards. Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Stock, Competition, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Stock, Super Street, and Top Spor ... Continue reading
New Report Details Activities at German Automotive Components Manufacturer Benteler Group
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49814) has announced the addition of "Benteler Group 2006 Company Profile" 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 a ... Continue reading
Now Shipping - New West Coast Customs Dual Sealed Powerboxes From Directed Electronics
Pre-Wired and Pre-Tuned Dual 10" and 12" Powered Subwoofer Enclosures Hit Harder and Lower Than Ever VISTA, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Unveils 2007 Version of NEXTEL Experience
Media Contact: Kimberly Meesters, 704-634-3637 Kimberly.Meesters@Sprint.com Sprint Nextel Unveils 2007 Version of NEXTEL Experience Official grand opening to include Fan Appreciation Day Feb. 16 at Daytona HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ¯ Feb. 7, 2007 ¯ Sprint Nextel will open a revamped NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series-themed mobile-ma ... Continue reading
UK's Leading Vehicle Rescue Organisations Unite in Quest to Stay Ahead of the Future
HERTFORD, England, February 7 -- Massive advances in new car technology, in many cases, more complex than a fighter aircraft, has prompted the launch of a unified initiative from the biggest roadside assistance organisations to ensure their patrols remain at the cutting edge of technical expertise for the benefit of mi ... Continue reading
West Coast Motorists Pay Supersized Refining Profits to Big Oil, Says Group
BP Profit Report Shows Industry Refining Margins in West Are About Twice the Global Average SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BP's profit report today stated that the oil industry's profit margins from West Coast refineries are about twice the global average, meaning the industry reaps disproporti ... Continue reading
- Online adventure story called "The Patriot Factor" - All-new Jeep Patriot helps four heroes outfox villains and solve a mystery - Consumers can register on the Web to submit story ideas at Jeep.com - Participants can receive original artwork, authorship credit and copies of printed book AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- ... Continue reading
PLEASE NOTE: Feature disqualification Car #21 and revised points. ---------------------------- USAC NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: February 9-10, 2007 - Phoenix, Arizona - Manzanita Speedway - Sands Chevrolet Presents "The Copper on Dirt" FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (#21 Stewart), 2. Davey Ray (#91 ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS RESULTS SUNDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com SCELZI, TODD AND ANDERSON EARN VICTORIES AT CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS POMONA, Calif. -- Four-time series champion Gary Scelzi quickly erased memories of a disappointing 2006 season by winning Sunday's CARQU ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Race Date: Feb. 8-11, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI WINS IN POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Fe ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--As part of a statewide partnership to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the California Highway Patrol, 21st Century Insurance and Exposition Park will hold a child safety seat inspection at Exposition Park on Saturday, Feb. 17, the final day of National Child Passenger Safet ... Continue reading
Complete coverage of the Chicago Auto Show, including previews of the new Scion xB and xD, Ford Taurus, Pontiac G8 and more highlight this week's issue. DETROIT, Feb. 12 -- Dodge is ready to unleash a Demon and TheCarConnection.com, <> , gives its readers a close-up look at the affordable new concept roadster that won' ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2007 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--FastenTech, Inc. today reported that its net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2006 grew 4.0% to $96.1 million from $92.4 million a year ago. Sales from acquisitions completed during and after the fiscal first quarter of 2006 added 4.2% to sales. Pro forma net sales (see accompanying ta ... Continue reading
Spy Photos Showcasing A New Mercedes SL-Class Cold Weather Testing
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 12th, 2007 At 10:00 AM CST To see the spy photo's, click the link below to visit eMercedesBenz http://www.emercedesbenz.com/ Feb07/12_Spy_Photos_Of_A_New_Mercedes_SL_Class_Cold_Weather_Testing.htm l Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic February we ... Continue reading
Application Risk Assessment Survey Underscores Vulnerability of Enterprises to Reverse Engineering
CLEVELAND--The findings of a recent Application Risk Assessment Survey that included the responses of over 600 corporations indicate that roughly two-thirds of organizations who are most at risk from reverse engineering do not have adequate controls in place to manage these risks. The survey assessed four critical fact ... Continue reading
Beating the Odds: Competing in Dunlop Drivers Cup is 'Sure Bet'
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- You're more likely to compete in the next Dunlop Drivers Cup than winning a Lotto jackpot. In fact, you have a better chance of racing a sports car, motoring an all- terrain vehicle around an exciting course and steering a go-kart around a twisty track than dying from a venomous snakebite. You o ... Continue reading
Countdown '07 (Race 1 of 23): Big Names on the Outside Looking in
NOTE: With the debut of the Countdown to the Championship in 2007, NHRA will be publishing an e-newsletter (attached in PDF format) after every one of the 23 POWERade Series races. The content will include a short synopsis of the just-completed race that will focus on what you need to know about how that race affected ... Continue reading
DataScan Field Services Announces Rebranding of its Canadian Operations
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--DataScan Field Services (DFS), the largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection company in the industry, today announced that it has rebranded its Canadian operations. Effective today, subsidiaries Manders Appraisal (Manders) of Toronto and Groupe Quadrex (Quadrex) of Montreal, will be officially int ... Continue reading
Driver News - Mike Vincec, Florida Winter Tour
Florida Winter Tour Round Two Vincec looking to build series points lead. February 14, 2007 - Stouffville, Ontario -- With two wins in the first round of the 2007 Florida Winter Tour already on the books, 15 year old Mike Vincec is hoping for another strong weekend in the series and extend his points lead in the Senior ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces Preliminary Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2006 Financial Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, February 14 -- 2006 2005 Var% 4Q06 4Q05 Var% Revenues 304.8 308.5 -1.2% 80.1 88.3 -9.3% EBITDA 27.0 (0.3) n.s 2.9 (14.7) n.s Net result (8.5) (41.5) n.s (3.9) (24.9) n.s Net Debt (54.2) (137.0) -60.4% (Million Euro) The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding SpA (Borsa Italiana: DMH, NYSE: DMH) exam ... Continue reading
Helio Castroneves CARA Fashion Show Honorary Chairperson
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ICOP Elects to Withdraw Pacific Exchange Listing
LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 14 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced its intent to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its common stock and warrants from NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange. ICOP's common stock and warrants will contin ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America to Host Fiscal Second Quarter Conference Call on February 16
NEW YORK--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. (OTCBB:IEAM), a specialty automotive aftermarket supplier, today announced that it will file its results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006 on form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, February 15, 2007. The company then plans ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2007 Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Intersport Racing Returns to LMP1 Division of American Le Mans Series DETROIT - Ending nearly a month of speculation, Clint Field, principal of Intersport Racing and 2005 American Le Mans Series LMP2 Class Champion, announced today the te ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: January 2007 Automobile & Motorcycle Registrations-Sales Statistics
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Press Release: LARGEST RALLY IN AMERICA STARTS THIS WEEKEND
For Immediate Release February 15, 2007 LARGEST RALLY IN AMERICA STARTS THIS WEEKEND · Sandblast Rally kicks off February 17th. · 68 teams largest in America since 2002 The NASA Rally Sport’s 2007 Sandblast Rally starts on Friday, and with 68 teams converging on Cheraw, South Carolina, it will be the biggest rally ... Continue reading
Pro Modified Series Announces Ten Race Schedule, Tindle Enterprises named presenting sponsor
Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Matthew Brammer pr@activemarketing.com 623-879-4290 Pro Modified Series Announces Ten Race Schedule, Tindle Enterprises named presenting sponsor PHOENIX (Feb. 14, 2007) - The popular AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge announced its final 2007 racing schedule, series di ... Continue reading
Enhanced Relationship Between Microsoft and Quorum brings Value to Dealers CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 14 -- Quorum Information Technologies announced the development of a new business intelligence solution for dealerships in the automotive retail market. The dashboard-style feature provides top-line reports containing key ... Continue reading
#74 Derrike Cope Press Release
The latest press release from McGlynn Racing and Derrike Cope. Newton-Everett Biotech announces that it has extended its current contract with McGlynn Racing to sponsor the No. 74 Dodge through 2007 in the NEXTEL Cup Series February, 15, 2007 Newton-Everett Biotech, the world renowned maker of premium supplements and n ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The push for VIN Disclosure legislation in 2007 took a major step forward with Senator Trent Lott's, (R-MS) introduction of the "Consumer Access to Total Loss Vehicle Data Act" (S.545). Senator Lott's bill exemplifies his commitment to stem total loss vehicle related fra ... Continue reading
Race: Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 18, 2007 Track: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile tri-oval) Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. CGRFS Media Contacts at Daytona International Speedway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Kelby Krauss, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Angie Copen, No. 41 Wrigley's ... Continue reading
Race: Orbitz 300 on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 Track: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile tri-oval) Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. CGRFS Media Contacts at Daytona International Speedway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Kelby Krauss, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Angie Copen, No. 41 Wrigley's Ju ... Continue reading
Cirrus Logic Receives Additional Nasdaq Staff Determination
AUSTIN, Texas--Cirrus Logic Inc. today announced that it received, as expected, an additional Nasdaq Staff Determination letter stating that the company is not in compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) because it has not timely filed with the Securities and Exchange Co ... Continue reading
Corsa Receives Top Eastern and Central European Automotive Award
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany and BUDAPEST, February 15 -- - A Picture is Distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be Downloaded Free of Charge Under http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=59486 - Opel Managing Director Hans Demant Accepts AUTOBEST 2007 Award in Budapest - 115,000 New Corsas Already Regis ... Continue reading
EPA Awards $94,876 Grant to American Lung Association for Chicago Clean School Bus Project
CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has awarded a $94,876 grant to the American Lung Association for a project to cut diesel emissions from school buses in the Chicago metropolitan area. EPA said the grant will be used to retrofit 43 buses in school districts in Gre ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Orbitz 300 Advance (Busch), Page 1 February 15, 2007 Daytona International Speedway Bobby Hamilton, Jr., driver of the No. 35 Ford Fusion, will pay tribute to his father, the late Bobby Hamilton, Sr., by running a special pant scheme this weekend commemorating the elder's final Nextel Cup v ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Silverado 250 Qualifying, Page 1 February 15, 2007 Daytona International Speedway ERIK DARNELL-99-Northern Tool + Equipment Ford F-150 (Qualified 5th) - "It was a decent lap. We made one qualifying run in practice, but it was kind of a half qualifying run to see what it would do. We know it ... Continue reading
Hankook Team Places Close Second in Redline Time Attack
In the release below and attached, Hankook Tire America as proud to announce the recent success of their Hankook Tires/JIC Magic USA race team at the inaugural round of the 2007 Redline Time Attack at California Speedway. Driver Tyler McQuarrie led the team to a second place finish only .27 seconds behind a world-class ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing Opens Headquarters Office
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Pep Boys Reduces Interest Rate on Term Loan Facility
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that it has reduced the interest rate on its $320 million senior secured term loan facility due 2013 syndicated by Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--TransMarkets, LLC, a GPS-enabled transportation software provider, announced today an innovative partnership with Roush Fenway Racing. Just in time for the 2007 Nextel Cup season, Roush Fenway has decided to race forward with a new scheduling and asset management system developed by TransMarkets. Th ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation Announces Notice of Record Date and Annual Meeting
CHICAGO--Standard Parking Corporation announced that its 2007 annual shareholders meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at The Whitehall Hotel, 105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois 60611. It also set March 5, 2007 as the record date for determining shareholders of the company who are ent ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Mark Perleberg, lead auto expert at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle information website -- today weighed in on his recent test drive of the Mercedes Benz CL550, the latest in stylish sedan-based coupes gracing the automotive market (http://www.mbusa.com/mo ... Continue reading
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Feb. 16 -- American Commercial Lines Inc. ("ACL" or the "Company") announced today that it has signed on as title sponsor for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race to be held on Friday night, March 16th, 2007, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race will officially be known as the "American Comme ... Continue reading
ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM RACES INTO COLORADO WITH I-25 SPEEDWAY
For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM RACES INTO COLORADO WITH I-25 SPEEDWAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 16, 2007) - The ASA Member Track program continues their expansion with the announcement that I-25 Speedway in Pueblo, Colo., has joined as a Level I partner, the first for t ... Continue reading
Five Minnesota Students Show off Travel Knowledge,Advance in AAA Scholarship Contest
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Five Minnesota high school students have advanced as state finalists in the AAA Travel High School Challenge. The students will match travel wits and destination knowledge against each other in the state finals next month to win a trip to Orlando, Fla., to compete for up to $20,000 in scholarships in ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Orbitz 300 (Busch), Page 1 February 16, 2007 Daytona International Speedway DAVID GILLILAND-25-FreeCreditReport.com Ford Fusion (Qualified 36th) - YOU WON THE POLE ON THE CUP SIDE, BUT YOU'VE GOT SOME GROUND TO MAKE UP AT THE START IN TOMORROW'S BUSCH RACE. CAN YOU CARRY OVER HERE ANYTHING ... Continue reading
HANS Device Offers IHRA Contingency Sponsorship
ATLANTA, Feb. 16 -- HANS Performance Products joins IHRA's contingency sponsorship program for 2007. The HANS Device program covers IHRA National Pro classes. Winners in Top Fuel, Pro Modified, Funny Car Alcohol, Funny Car Nitro, and Pro Stock can claim $500 cash awards. Runners up qualify for $100. ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--TransMarkets, LLC, a GPS-enabled transportation software provider, announced today an innovative partnership with Roush Fenway Racing. Just in time for the 2007 Nextel Cup season, Roush Fenway chose to race forward with a new scheduling and asset management system developed by TransMarkets. The Chat ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Texaco has a rich heritage in auto racing and the 2007 season marks its 20th year as a major sponsor in the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) NEXTEL Cup Series. This year, Texaco/Havoline® and Chip Ganassi Racing will make history as Juan Pablo Montoya becomes the first Formula ... Continue reading
Press Release - The Monsters of Motorsports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE MONSTERS OF MOTORSPORTS SET TO INVADE BRANDON Tampa, Florida - February 15, 2007 - Get ready for some intense, in your-face, real truck racing, sports fans! The dukes of the dirt, the kings of krash, the barons of bash are coming to Tampa Bay. Are you ready? The Monsters of Motorsports will s ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Houston Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK, BAYTOWN, TEXAS Sunday, February 18, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 LUCAS, SMITH OPEN SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SEASON WITH WINS AT HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK BAYTOWN, Texas - Despite the c ... Continue reading
Press Release: MARK ELY CROWNED FIRST EVER RALLYMOTO(tm) CHAMPION
For Immediate Release - February 18, 2007 MARK ELY CROWNED FIRST EVER RALLYMOTO™ CHAMPION · A shining new talent dominates at Sandblast Rally bike event · BMW versus KTM battle rages throughout the day Sandblast Rally occurred this weekend and it ushered in a new day for motorcycle competition. NASA Rally Sport’s ... Continue reading
Press Release: RALLY SPEC FOCUS SEASON BEGINS AT SANDBLAST RALLY
For Immediate Release - February 18, 2007 RALLY SPEC FOCUS SEASON BEGINS AT SANDBLAST RALLY · Spec formula delivers on promise of close racing · All new cars built for this season This weekend was the eleventh running of the Sandblast Rally, and it brought with it a whole new class of rally machinery. Rally Spec Focu ... Continue reading
MENACING ROUSH STAGE 3 BLACKJACK MUSTANG SET TO STALK THE HIGHWAYS
For Immediate Release MENACING ROUSH STAGE 3 BLACKJACK MUSTANG SET TO STALK THE HIGHWAYS LIVONIA, Mich. (February 19, 2007) â If Batman owned a Mustang, the new 2007 ROUSH Stage 3 BlackJack would most certainly be the ride of choice for the Caped Crusader. This menacing 430 horsepower tone-on-tone limited edition ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MONDAY MINUTE Brownsburg, Ind. - (February 19, 2007) First off, I want to apologize for not having a prompt “minuteâ ... Continue reading
Cherry Bomb Partners with Brian Klock
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--ZENN Motor Company (TSX VENTURE:ZNN), a leading electric vehicle manufacturing company, today announced that Mr. Ian Clifford, ZENN Motor Companyâs Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Roth Capital Partners 19th Annual OC Conference on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00 am PS ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Automotive, Inc. (the âCompanyâ) announces the release date for fourth quarter 2006 earnings as Tuesday, February 27, 2007, with a conference call to follow Wednesday, February 28, 2007. The Companyâs fourth quarter 2006 earnings will be released after 5:30 p.m. central ti ... Continue reading
China Premium Lifestyle Says It is Not Delinquent In Filings
HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (OTCBB:CPMM) today said that the company is not delinquent in its SEC filings, although databases in the US are indicating that the company is trading under the symbol CPMME, which normally indicates delinquency in filings. The company filed an 8K with the SEC on Dece ... Continue reading
Press release: Self shifting Motorcycles! Just a sign of the times?
NEWS RELEASE FOLLOWS ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW TECHNOLOGY NEWS/ATTENTION MOTORCYCLE/POWERSPORTS BUSINESSES/ Self Shifting Motorcycles! Just a sign of the times? The motorcycle clutch has survived longer than the 8-track tape, today we have such advances in technology that mp3 and CD’s are still a hard pill to swa ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Offers New Service Endorsed by Mario Andretti: SAM -
ATLANTA--Speedemissions (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI) is now offering its customers a new service in the form of a self-service kiosk called SAM: Smart Auto Management. The company recently unveiled the kiosks with live radio and fanfare by co-hosting events at locations in Atlanta and Houston. The events featured appeara ... Continue reading
RealTime to Defend Touring Car Titles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy RealTime Racing RealTime to Defend Touring Car Titles SAUKVILLE, Wis. (Feb. 21, 2006) - With RealTime Racing's tenth SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Drivers' and Manufacturers' Championship trophies secured in its trophy case, the Wisconsin-based Acura squad will set out to defy the ... Continue reading
Texas Roadhouse NHRA Drag Racing News - Gainesville
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Jerry Kapoor Joins Modine as Head of its India Operations
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that Mr. Jerry Kapoor has joined the company as Managing Director, Modine Thermal Systems Private, Limited in Chennai, India. He reports to Mr. James R. Rulseh, Modineâs Regional Vice P ... Continue reading
US Gaining Ground on Green Europe
Washington DC February 21, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the general conception is that US consumers buy gas-guzzling, polluting cars and SUVs while Europeans favor smaller, more efficient cars that produce less CO2. However, Automotive News sees a shift taking place in the production of environmentally-frie ... Continue reading
Scania to Test Electric Hybrid Buses Together with Stockholm Public Transport Company SL
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--In collaboration with Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), the regional public transport company in Stockholm, Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) will carry out large-scale testing of electric hybrid buses. The tests will begin during 2008 and run for at least one year. A prototype is expected to be completed ... Continue reading
Maserati Financial Services Books First Deal
Lake Forest Sportscars awarded for originating first deal through Maserati Financial Services ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. and RACINE, Wis., Feb. 21 -- Maserati Financial Services (MFS), the new captive finance unit recently launched by Maserati North America Inc. and CNH Capital America LLC, celebrated the first deal booked ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems’ Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
HACKENSACK, N.J.--I.D. Systems, Inc. will be holding its quarterly financial results conference call for investors and analysts on March 1, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. ET. The financial results announcement is scheduled to cross the wire shortly after the market close on March 1, 2007. I.D. Systems, Inc. is sending out this rele ... Continue reading
Tax Time (Even More) Complicated for Hybrid Owners
Washington DC Februaru 21, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that with April 15th quickly approaching, hybrid owners may be able to recoup some of the cost of their vehicle when they file their 2006 federal taxes. USA Today reports that taxpayers who bought a hybrid vehicle in 2006 are eligible for a tax credit worth ... Continue reading
NASCAR - Busch Crew Chief Penalized For Daytona Violations
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2007) â NASCAR announced today that Bryant Frazier, crew chief of the No. 66 Dodge driven by Steve Wallace in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been penalized due to rule violations at Daytona International Speedway. Frazier was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detri ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Works to Eliminate Errors in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net * * *WJ Works to Eliminate Errors in Phoenix* *GM Performance Parts crew targets defense of 2006 Firebird win * * * *Sugar Hill **, Ga., February 20, 2007 – *Located in the northern reaches of the Sonoran desert, the city of Phoenix is on ... Continue reading
Top Five Finalists Named to Participate in the 2nd Annual Ford HBCU Business Classic NEW YORK, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company announces the top five finalists to compete in its Second Annual Ford HBCU Business Classic, a business plan competition developed to promote entrepreneurship among studen ... Continue reading
NASTF Board Approves Pilot Testing for Secure Data Release Model
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At its February 5, 2007 meeting, the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Board of Directors approved the NASTF Vehicle Security Committee's (VSC) proposed Secure Data Release Model (SDRM) for pilot testing. A presentation and demonstration of the SDRM will be ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Determined to Rise into Contention in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net *KJ Determined to Rise into Contention in Phoenix * *ACDelco Cobalt crew works to build on lessons learned in Pomona * * * *Sugar Hill **, Ga.** , February 20, 2007 â *Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team entered the 2007 NH ... Continue reading
New Alternative Fuel Directory Features Over 2200 E85 and Biodiesel Retail Locations Nationwide
WHEATON, Ill., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USA Energy Independence Publications announces the first ever directory covering both E85 Ethanol Fuel and Biodiesel Fuel retail stations nationwide. Designed to help the Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)-vehicle and diesel-powered vehicle owners find local retail outlets for the ... Continue reading
Eight Kia Models Given 'Best Bet' Distinction by The Car Book 2007
Record Number of Kia Vehicles Awarded Prestigious Honor Based on Safety and Performance IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21 -- Recently honored with MotorWeek's "Best Minivan" award, the Kia Sedona is now being given The Car Book 2007's "Best Bet" distinction, along with seven other Kia vehicles: Rio, Rio5, Spectra, Spectra5, Opti ... Continue reading
L-3 Communications MPRI Signs Driver Training Contract with United Rentals
NEW YORK--L-3 Communications announced today that its MPRI subsidiary, a global provider of vehicle and maritime simulation training, products and services, signed an agreement with United Rentals, Inc. , the worldâs largest equipment rental company, to provide driver training to its company drivers during the nex ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive Announces Partnership With NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, February 21 -- - Provides IMPAXX(TM) Energy Absorbing Foam for the Car of Tomorrow Dow Automotive, a major technology and solutions provider to the global auto industry, announced today an automotive licensing partnership agreement with NASCAR. In addition, Dow Automotive will become the excl ... Continue reading
KVH Joins Lazydays in Providing Satellite TV to RV Owners
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that Lazydays RV SuperCenter®, the nationâs number one RV dealership, has joined KVHâs nationwide independent RV dealer network. Lazydays will offer KVHâs premier line of TracVision® mobile satellite television antennas, and the TracNet⢠... Continue reading
Tim Sauter California Preview Lester Buildings team is looking to improve on Daytona finish After beginning the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign with a tough 28th place finish at the season opener at Daytona, Tim Sauter is looking forward to his return to the California Speedway, a fast two-mile D-shaped ova ... Continue reading
GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 21 -- Responding to the recognized fact that approximately 40 % of the estimated 75 million NASCAR fans are women, Fast-Track Fan LLC announces today the launch of HerRacing.com (www.herracing.com), directed by NASCAR Busch Series Driver, Kim Crosby. * *(Photo Caption: Home page for HerRacing.com ... Continue reading
The Survey Says: Car Shoppers Show Interest in SUVs in 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 21 -- Despite a slowdown in SUV sales over the past several years as a result of higher gas prices, 21 percent of consumers who plan to buy a car in 2007 intend to purchase an SUV or crossover vehicle, according to a recent Cars.com survey.* Roughly 24 percent of survey respondents said they will buy a ne ... Continue reading
Team Canada Set To Hit The Streets of Durban (S)
Hinchcliffe And Lacroix Set To Hit The Streets of Durban Wednesday 21 February, 2007 - With street racing forming in integral part of North American open-wheel racing, A1 Team Canada pilots James Hinchcliffe and Kevin Lacroix head to Durban, South Africa for this weekend's eighth round of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on March 9, 2007. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at the higher l ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Wins $70 Million Contract to Supply Chassis Products for Global OEM Program
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 21 -- Metaldyne, an Asahi Tec company, today announced it has been awarded a $70 million contract from a global automaker to supply chassis products for multiple 2007-2008 model-year car and truck platforms. The first program is currently in production in the United States; the second begins produ ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Election of New Board Member
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 21 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors elected Daniel Englander as a new, independent director on February 19, 2007. Mr. Englander is the founder and currently the Managing Partner of Ursula Investors, an investment partnership founded in 2004. Prior to that, ... Continue reading
Study State-by-State Data on Automotive Repair Shops in the U.S.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50778) has announced the addition of Automotive Repair Shops, Misc.: State Market Index to their offering. The metrics in this report cover three year trends in SIC 7539 [Services sector], broken out on a state-by-state basis. Analysis is ... Continue reading
Possibility of GM-Chrysler Merger Sparks Debates
Washington DC February 21, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that debate continued Tuesday on whether General Motors Corp. and the Chrysler Group will merge. According to the Detroit Free Press, a leading Wall Street auto analyst said that GM could be eyeing a deal to buy Chrysler as a way to increase its bargaining ... Continue reading
FedEx Express Deploys Cleaner, Fuel-Saving Vehicles in Denver
DENVER--FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. , today introduced four hybrid electric medium-duty trucks into service in the Denver metropolitan area. Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) joined FedEx to unveil the vehicles at a press conference at a FedEx Express facility in downtown Denver. Salazar, a member of the Senate ... Continue reading
Strix Wireless Mesh Network Deployed Throughout Honda Engine Plants in China
CALABASAS, Calif.-- Strix Systems, Inc.: CORE NEWS FACTS Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. (DHEC), a joint venture of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is deploying Strix Access/One® Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Systems (IWS and OWS) to provide strategic, facilities-wide wireless access throughout eig ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter, Year End Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Inte ... Continue reading
Automotive Trade Policy Council Lauds Bank of Japan's Decision to Raise Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was released today by the Automotive Trade Policy Council on the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates: "The decision by the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates today from the low rates it has maintained for years is a small but welcome ... Continue reading
Difrax Pleases Fathers With Ferrari
BILTHOVEN, the Netherlands, February 21 -- - Fathers in the Spotlight at Largest Dutch Consumer Exhibition It wasn't all about Mothers at the largest Dutch consumer exhibition for future and young parents. Difrax, producer of the most innovative and modern baby articles, focused on a special Ferrari stand for future fa ... Continue reading
Fathers in the Spotlight at Largest Dutch Consumer Exhibition
BILTHOVEN, the Netherlands, February 21 -- - Difrax Pleases Fathers With Ferrari It wasn't all about Mothers at the largest Dutch consumer exhibition for future and young parents. Difrax, producer of the most innovative and modern baby articles, focused on a special Ferrari stand for future fathers. During this exhibit ... Continue reading
BlueTraks Introduces BT-211 Hands-Free Car Kit
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--BlueTraks introduces a hands-free car system that integrates the 4 most popular infotainment functions in one unit. Americans spend more than 500 million hours per week in their cars, where 70% of all mobile phone calls are made. According to a study by the California Highway Patrol, use of handheld ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50818) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: Emerging Opportunities in the Russian and Ukrainian Electric Motors Markets to their offering. This research service titled Emerging Opportunities in the Russian and Ukra ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Adds Executive Vice President of Sales
Industry Veteran Thomas Mackey Brings Manufacturing Software Expertise AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21 -- Plexus Systems, provider of the on demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced the addition of Thomas Mackey as executive vice president of sales. Mackey, a 25 year veteran of the software i ... Continue reading
Co-Operative Insurance Sponsor 'Greenest' Car Show on the Planet
MANCHESTER, England, February 21 -- Leading carmakers from around the globe are gearing up to Exhibit at the world's first-ever 'green' car show at the Eden Project(i) in Cornwall sponsored exclusively by Co-operative Insurance (CIS). The Eden Project, home to the biggest greenhouses on earth, will be 'bedded in' with ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Reports 25 Percent Increase in2006 Full-Year Earnings Per Share
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006, of $14.8 million, or $0.61 earnings per diluted share. These results include a non-cash, after-tax charge of $1.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, related to fixed asset write ... Continue reading
Zipcar Hosts 'Drive-In, Don't Drive Out' Event to Take Clunkers and Gas Guzzlers Off Chicago Streets
Chicagoans Invited to Watch 'An Inconvenient Truth' and Donate 'Inconvenient Cars' to Cars for Kids, Benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital CHICAGO, Feb. 21 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, today announced that it will host the first "Drive-In, Don't Drive Out" event to take old cars, and the pollut ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Mercedes-Benz Divorce? - Another American Marriage Gone Bad
Opinion: DaimlerChrysler Divorce Paul Ingrassia, a former Detroit correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and vice president of news strategy for Dow Jones, believes that the merger of Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corp. failed because the synergies were overestimated and the clash of cultures made things much worse. ... Continue reading
AT&T Wins Global Networking Contract Worth Nearly $1 Billion From General Motors
AT&T Named Strategic Information Technology Supplier for Next-Generation Telecommunications Services Network Supports GM's Drive to Integrate and Leverage Global Resources DETROIT, Feb. 21 -- AT&T Inc. today announced that General Motors Corp. has awarded AT&T a five-year global networking contract worth nearly $1 bill ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Declares First Quarter 2007 Dividend
DETROIT, Feb. 21 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on March 28, 2007 to stockholders of record on all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of March 7, 2007. AAM is a world leader in the ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Ontario--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that the Companyâs wholly owned subsidiary ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC) has signed a three year distribution agreement with the California based Recat Inc. (RECAT). Under the terms of the agreement, RECAT has become the preferre ... Continue reading
Motorists Mutual Now Includes Identity Theft Resolution Services on Homeowner Policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Motorists Mutual Insurance Company announced today a partnership with Identity Theft 911, the nationâs leading provider of identity theft resolution and education. In response to the growing need to protect customers from Americaâs fastest-growing crime, Motoristsâ homeowner policyholders ... Continue reading
Edmunds; AutoObserver.com Suggests GM's Interest in Chrysler Group Defensive
--Edmunds.com: What: Analyzing speculation that General Motors (GM) might purchase Chrysler Group, AutoObserver.com's Senior Editor Michelle Krebs says that GM might want to play defense and keep foreign competition away. In her latest column "GM: Chrysler's White Knight Against Foreign Invaders" Krebs writes "GM faces ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 21 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 increased 10% to $51.1 million, from $46.4 million in the same period a year ago. For the year ended December 31, 2006, revenue increased 12% to $213.3 million, from $190.7 million in the same perio ... Continue reading
Special Edition Volkswagen GTI At Dealers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. 20 February 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the exclusive Fahrenheit GTI has arrived at dealerships. This uniquely styled, high performance hatchback is available to only 1200 lucky customers. The Fahrenheit GTI distinguishes itself from others in the lineup with its electrify ... Continue reading
Southern California Auto Club Names New President
LOS ANGELES, CA Feb 20, 2007; The Automobile Club of Southern California has announced that Robert T. Bouttier, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. Thomas V. McKernan will continue in his position as the Chief Executive Officer of the Auto Club, and Bouttier cont ... Continue reading
CGRFS NASCAR BUSCH SERIES ADVANCE FOR CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY 02.24.07
CGRFS NASCAR BUSCH SERIES ADVANCE FOR CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY Race: Stater Bros. 300 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 Track: California Speedway (2-mile oval) Location: Fontana, Calif. CGRFS Media Contacts at California Speedway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Kelby Krauss, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge ... Continue reading
Kate Harker Mixes It Up With the Boys at Houston Raceway Park
*KDH Racing* *media relations* ** *For Immediate Release* *February 20, 2007* *Contact: Kate Harker / KDH Racing* *Email: kate@harkermotorsport.com <mailto:kate@harkermotorsport.com>* ** ** ** *Kate Harker Mixes It Up With the Boys at Houston Raceway Park* *Baytown**, TX**. - *This past weekend's South Central Division ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 19, 2007
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport For the latest NHRA news, please visit NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * FORCE VISITS DAYTONA: John Force, 14-time NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion and one of the greatest ambassadors for all moto ... Continue reading
Inrix-SEH Team Selected to Provide Real-Time Traffic Flow on Roads without Traditional Sensors
Inrix and SEH partner to monitor primary transportation corridors between Milwaukee and Green Bay MINNEAPOLIS and KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 20 -- Inrix Inc., the leading provider of traffic information, and Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH(R)), a Midwest-based professional consulting services firm, today announced their ... Continue reading
Oakland Raiders' Brayton Claims Bracket Drags Win
Oakland Raiders' Brayton Claims Win on Infineon Raceway Drag Strip SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2007) - Tyler Brayton, a defensive end for the Oakland Raiders, took home his first win of the season on Monday at Infineon Raceway during the Presidents' Day Bracket Drags. Brayton, a regular competitor on the world-famous quar ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006
* Full-year revenue increased 5%, to a record $5.7 billion. * Avis Budget Car Rental generated full-year pro forma EBITDA of $405 million and pro forma pretax income of $172 million. * Avis Budget Car Rental generated full-year pretax income of $190 million. * Avis Budget Car Rental's fourth quarter revenues of $1.3 bi ... Continue reading
Beckman to debut Valvoline-bodied MTS Dodge at Firebird
(Editors: Digital image of new Valvoline/MTS Dodge Charger R/T attached. Photo by Ron Lewis.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS Firebird Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 23-25, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2006. "The first nine months of this fiscal year have been very signi ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , today announced that its subsidiary in India, Kalyani Lemmerz Limited, has completed the expansion of its state-of- the-art commercial vehicle steel wheel facility, bringing annual capacity to 800,000. Kalyani Lemmerz expects to add an additional 200,000 ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Expand High-Value Tire Production in Poland
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its Poland affiliate plans to invest more than $100 million to expand production of high-value tires. The investment, which will take place over the next four years, will be made at the company's TC Debica operation, one of Goodyear's lowes ... Continue reading
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