Road Trip: 2008 Ford Taurus - Exclusive Analysis and In-Car Review - VIDEO
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel and special guest Del Coates in the new 2008 Ford Taurus. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch SEE ALSO: Compare All Chrysler Models - Chrysler Buyers Guide In this edition of ROAD TRIP, Del Coates, one of the world's most influential industrial design experts, offers up some fasc ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive
Onslaught of New Initiatives to Result in Significantly Improved Fuel Efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 21 -- - Mild-hybrid technology to debut in future Chrysler Group vehicle - Chrysler two-mode hybrid program to expand - 2009 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee BLUETEC: another 50-state clean diesel from Chrysler Group - Company t ... Continue reading
2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited 2WD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS SEE ALSO:Suzuki Buyers Guide 2007 Suzuki XL7 Limited 2WD Don't confuse the 2007 Suzuki XL7 with the 2006 or earlier SUV of the same name. Because that name is about all they share. And, technically, they don't even share that, as the old one was XL-7 with a dash between the L and 7 ... Continue reading
SPONSOR REPORTS (LE MANS) - MICHELIN'S VICTORY AT LE MANS
In front of over 250 000 spectators Audi Sport and Michelin dominated the 75th 24 Hours of Le Mans. This will be a memorable day in the motor sport history as the two partners demonstrated the diesel technology dominance over the world's most difficult endurance race. Michelin was able met the challenge lanced by Audi ... Continue reading
NHRA (BROWNSBURG) - MORGAN LUCAS RACING REALIGNS TEAMS
The resilient NHRA racing teams of Morgan Lucas Racing have realigned their crew chiefs and team personnel after discussions with Torco Racing Fuels sponsor, Evan Knoll. Together with Top Fuel driver and team manager, Morgan Lucas, the group decided after the Chicago race that crew chief, Richard Hogan would be transfe ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (NEWTON) - SERIES NEWS AND NOTES
1. If you missed it: June 20 teleconference<P> 2. Iowa promises to be âSAFERâ<P> <P> 1. If you missed it: June 20 teleconference: IndyCar Series driver Scott Sharp and Indy Pro Series driver Joey Scarallo were the guests on the Indy Racing League teleconference today. Sharp discussed the IndyCar Series upcomi ... Continue reading
NASCAR (SONOMA) - Juan Pablo Montoya Teleconference
JUAN PABLO MONTOYA PRESS CONFERENCE June 20, 2007 Welcome to Infineon Raceway for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350. We are joined by Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. Juan enters the weekend 23rd in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series points. He won his fir ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 21 -- With the rising cost of gasoline as well as summer's busy driving season fast approaching, it's no surprise consumers are turning to more affordable cars to buy, drive and own. Along these lines, the editors at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and i ... Continue reading
Pentons Truck Blue Book Announces 2007 Dealers of the Year
NEW YORK--Penton Mediaâs Truck Blue Book®, a leading provider of commercial vehicle identification and valuation information, has named General GMC, Inc., Mettuen, Mass. as its 2007 OEM Dealer of the Year and The House of Trucks, Willowbrook, Ill. as the 2007 Independent Dealer of the Year. The awards were pres ... Continue reading
China Premium Lifestyle Updates Shareholders On Company’s Plans
HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (OTCBB:CPMM) today told shareholders in a letter that the companyâs strong first quarter results, historically the weakest performance quarter during an entire year âposition us for a very good year.â In a letter to shareholders, Richard Lee, CEO and Pr ... Continue reading
GHL Technologies Launches NXGen Technology Platform, Expects Increase in Revenues
BREMERTON, Wash.--GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT) announced today the commercial deployment of its GPS tracking and data transmission technology capabilities. The NXGen platform recently completed successful beta testing on commercial trucks demonstrating its ability to both physically track mobile assets, an ... Continue reading
It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as "green" or environmentally friendly as possible, according to the Car Care Council. By following five simple preventive maintenance steps, you can hel ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics and Freescale Accelerate Joint Automotive Design Activity
AUSTIN, Texas & GENEVA--Freescale Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics , leading semiconductor suppliers to the automotive industry, have made significant progress in the areas of automotive IP development, flash technology alignment and new product definition. Since announcing their joint design initiative last year, ... Continue reading
CHANGZHOU, China, June 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Changzhou National Hi- Tech District (CND) announced today that on June 19, Japanese Denso Corporation, one of the world's top 500 enterprises, established the solely- funded Denso (Changzhou) Fuel Injection System Co., Ltd. in the Changzhou High-tech Zone, Jiangsu Provi ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor Receives CIO 100 Award by CIO Magazine
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor has been named a 2007 CIO 100 award recipient by IDGâs CIO magazine. The 20th annual award program honors organizations around the world that distinguish themselves by creating business value through the effective and innovative use of information technology (IT). Freescale w ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, June 21 -- The iconic Kit-Cat Klock will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a special tour of Route 66 which will kick off from the Petersen Automotive Museum on Thursday, June 21st at 2:00 p.m. Participants in the tour will be driving from Santa Monica to The Petersen Automotive Museum located at 6060 Wi ... Continue reading
Enova to Develop Its Post Transmission Parallel Hybrid System with Asian OEM in Medium Duty Trucks
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with a major Asia based OEM to integrate an ... Continue reading
NHRA (SUGAR HILL) - Warren Johnson Pre Race
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Set to Start a Strong Six Week Push GM Performance Parts racing team hopes to harvest a win in the Garden State Sugar Hill, Ga., June 20, 2007 - It is not an exaggeration to say that the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season has r ... Continue reading
The Best of the Best in High School Auto Technology Compete for the Coveted 2007 National Title
-- AAA: WHEN: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:15 a.m. - Starting gun Instructed to "start your engines, if you can," 100 students clad in red and black "pit crew" uniforms will run to their assigned, identically bugged 2007 Ford Fusions. 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. - Competition The fastest time to diagnose, repair, and drive their car ... Continue reading
Ultracapacitors Provide High-Efficiency, Low-Maintenance, Energy Storage Solution for Hybrid Vehicles SAN DIEGO, June 21 -- Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that Azure Dynamics Corporation, a leading developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has selected Maxwell's BOOSTCAP( ... Continue reading
Empire Resources Declares Regular Dividend for the Second Quarter of 2007
FORT LEE, N.J., June 21 -- Empire Resources, Inc. (AMEX:ERS) , announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on July 20, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 6, 2007. The Board of Directors intends to review its dividend policy ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mitsubishi Motors Launches Flex-fuel Vehicle (FFV) in Brazil; New Pajero TR4 Flex Developed from Pajero TR4 Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and local production and sales company MMC Automotores do Brasil Ltda (MMCB) today announced the devel ... Continue reading
Consumers Reveal Perceptions of New Vehicle Brands With Best Driving Performance
Kelley Blue Book's 'Brand Watch' Study Finds Toyota, BMW Lead New-Vehicle Shoppers' Opinions on Driving Performance IRVINE, Calif., June 21 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research today announce the results of the 'Driving Performance' portion of its consumer automotive percept ... Continue reading
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 20 -- MVP Collaborative, LLC has added another creative visionary to its team. Company President Roger Gullickson recently announced that MVP Collaborative has hired Lou Bitonti as the chief operating officer (COO) for the strategic communications company that creates "branded experiences" ... Continue reading
MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving Gains Momentum
Legislative victories on alcohol ignition interlocks in Arizona and Illinois applauded as new national data show drunk driving fatalities on the rise WASHINGTON, June 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that m ... Continue reading
Chicago's First Hybrid Taxi Debut
A spanking new maroon Ford Escape Hybrid will make environmental history when it is formally unveiled as Chicago's first fleet based taxi at an outdoor birthday celebration, Thursday, June 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the Chicago Carriage Cab barn, 2617 South Wabash (enter into parking lot on 26th street). Cab driver Cheikh " ... Continue reading
READING, Pa., June 20 -- Today, Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Sacramento, Calif., located on 53 Morrison Ave. The 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, currently employing 25 associates, offers commercial and consumer truck rental services, full-service truck leasing and ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Stephen Collins, President of the Automotive Trade Policy Council, whose members include DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, issued the following statement regarding the International Monetary Fundâs announcement that it is establishing a major new system of ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports New Stock Repurchase Authorization and Cash Dividend Increase
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States motor home manufacturer, announced that in a meeting held today, the Companyâs Board of Directors announced a new $60 million stock repurchase authorization and an increase in the quarterly cash dividend. As of May 26, 2007, $1.7 million remai ... Continue reading
Intermet Names Eric Showalter to Head Combined Group
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 20 -- Intermet Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced that Eric Showalter has been appointed as the Group President of newly formed Intermet Die Cast group. In this role Mr. Showalter will have full responsibility for all of Int ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded the introduction and consideration of the âRenewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007â by the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.). The legislation, which is expected to be considered by the ... Continue reading
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