VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc., Debut 'Driven' Exhibition at the S. Dillon Ripley Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc., present "Driven," an art exhibition by 15 emerging artists with disabilities that debuts at the Smithsonian Institution's S. Dillon Ripley Center from Sept. 15 to Dec. 31. The exhibition illustrates the motivational force behind th ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions to Power Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid
Fleet demonstrates promise of environmentally-friendly technology MILWAUKEE, Aug. 21 -- A fleet of advanced, Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid delivery vans will be operating within the United States, powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries developed by Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS). The test fleet ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Convertible Eos To Be Introduced To China
SHANGHAI - August 21, 2007: Volkswagen will introduce two models Eos and Tiguan to the Chinese market, a senior Volkswagen (China) official announced recently. The convertible Eos is developed on the PQ35 platform, on which Golf, Audi 3 and Audi TT are built, and Eos shares some auto parts with Passat B6. Currently the ... Continue reading
Identifix® Direct-Hit; Reaches Milestone of 50,000 Vehicle Searches in One Week
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Identifix®, one of the nationâs premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, announced today that subscribers to the companyâs Direct-Hit product looked up information on over 50,000 vehicles in a single week. The number of vehicles looked up by Direct-H ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 21 -- If your college student's back to school list includes a car, you will want to know which vehicles are recommended for young drivers. To help students and parents find the best car, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, and Driver's Edge, a national nonprofit organization ... Continue reading
NHRA (CLARMONT, IND) - HIGHT LEADS SKOAL SHOWDOWN QUALIFIERS IN PURSUIT OF $100,000 PRIZE
Sophomore Funny Car driver Robert Hight will start from the No. 1 position in the Skoal Showdown on Sept. 2 at OâReilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, as he goes for his first victory in the special bonus event for qualified Funny Car drivers. The Skoal Showdown, a high-stakes, high-speed race featuring the eight q ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (SONOMA) - PRE-RACE ADVANCE
WHAT: IndyCar® Series: Motorola Indy 300 presented by Jackson Rancheria, 15th race in 17-race 2007 season Indy Pro Seriesâ¢: Carneros 100, 14th race in 16-race 2007 season Valley of the Moon 100, 15th race in 16-race 2007 season WHERE: Infineon Raceway, 12-turn, 2.26-mile permanent road course WHEN: IndyCar Seri ... Continue reading
NASCAR (CHARLOTTE) - California Speedway And The NASCAR Foundation Team Up
California Speedway and The NASCAR Foundation have teamed up, along with eight NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series tracks, to launch an unprecedented online charity auction featuring a collection of VIP at-track experiences. These one-of-a-kind packages are designed to bring fans up close and personal to all the excitement during ... Continue reading
Chronic Car Audio Inc. Announces Acquisition in Las Vegas
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 21 -- Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, acquires the West Sahara Las Vegas location of Auto Sound. This acquisition will facilitate better customer service and allow for more rapid growth in Nevada. This gives Chronic Car Audio Inc. two stores in Las Vegas and six in Arizon ... Continue reading
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 21 -- Cambridge Integrated Services, the leader in innovative claims and risk management services, and subsidiary of Cambridge Solutions Ltd., announced today that Kevin Turner has been appointed Executive Vice President, Property and Casualty Claims Services Sales. "Kevin's success at Cambridge ... Continue reading
California Environmental Group Recognizes GEM Zero Emission Vehicles for Clean Air Leadership
- Chrysler's electric vehicle unit wins prestigious 'Blue Sky' Innovation Award - Company cited for leadership in marketing environmentally-friendly technology - Global Electric Motorcars vehicles deliver clean air benefits to Californians AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- California environmentalists have recognized Glo ... Continue reading
The New Chrysler President and Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda to Kick-off Employee United Way Activities
-- Chrysler President and Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda hosts United Way torch-lighting event with employees -- LaSorda and other executives will race remote-controlled cars to raise awareness of United Way issues -- Employees of The New Chrysler support United Way with games, competitions and activities What: The New Chry ... Continue reading
· RAIN DELAYS TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS AND COUNTDOWN HOPEFULS: For the second day in a row, rain has delayed the final rounds for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals in Reading, Pa. Action resumes Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. (ET) at Maple Grove Raceway. Though rain has kept the finals from finishing up, the new Countdown to ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (BRISTOL) - SERIES NOTES
⢠Teams Prepared For New Bristol Surface<P> ⢠Repeat Wins Rare At Short Tracks<p> ⢠Mike Skinner Reaches Milestone<P> ⢠Defending Winner Mark Martin Entered In Race<P> ⢠Kevin Harvick Inc. Team Familiar With Victory Lane<p> <p> New Surface Offers Familiar Challenge For Contenders Wednesday nigh ... Continue reading
ALMS (MOSPORT) - CLOSE CALLS FOR CAPELLO, McNISH AT MOSPORT
Allan McNish watches Dindo Capello take the checkered flag by 0.148 seconds at Mosport in 2000. Photo: Audi Communication Dindo Capello and Allan McNish may be 2-for-2 together at Mosport International Raceway but it hasn't been easy. The American Le Mans Series' reigning LMP1 champions will go for their third overall ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Atlanta Motor Speedway Test Added For NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams will test at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Oct. 29-30 (Monday-Tuesday). The two-day test will be with the Car of Tomorrow only and will run the two days following the Pep Boys Auto 500, scheduled for Oct. 28 at the speedway. Teams will test from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. on both days. Media av ... Continue reading
- New state-of-the-art paint shop - Enhanced manufacturing flexibility at Windsor Assembly - Smart Manufacturing workplace organizational model promotes creativity on plant floor - Over $500 million invested in Windsor Ontario facility AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Today, The New Chrysler celebrates the manufacturing ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for All-new 2008 Caliber SRT4
- All-new 285-horsepower 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4(R) is priced at $22,995 - Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT)(R) organization continues the popular SRT legacy - Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers SRT mission of benchmark performance for the best price to the sport-compact market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Dodg ... Continue reading
Auctions International Inc. Launches AutoBidLive Website
Enables Car Dealerships To Conduct Live, Online Auctions for Vehicle Sales KELOWNA, British Columbia, Aug. 21 -- Auctions International Inc. , a technology company that owns and markets proprietary software to enable real time online auctions of virtually any product or commodity for use by the wholesale market, has la ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Electric Vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) and New Fuel Systems Inc. today announced they have signed a distribution agreement for Canada, sparked in part by Canada's commitment to reduce greenhouse gases under the Kyoto Protocol. Under the agreement, New Fuel Systems In ... Continue reading
SAIC Wants More Rights In China R&D, But GM Thinks Differently
SHANGHAI - August 21, 2007: James E. Queen, GM group vice president of global engineering visited Shanghai on August 9. Queen met with senior officials from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centers (PATAC). Insiders say the purpose of Queen's trip is to pacify, if not sa ... Continue reading
Nissan's New Models to Feature Fuel Efficiency Gauge
TOKYO, August 21 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that all future new models will be equipped with a fuel efficiency gauge to give drivers more information on how their driving style directly relates to fuel economy. The fuel efficiency gauge will also be equipped in current models scheduled for minor product ... Continue reading
Kia confirms up to 19-model line-up for new pro_cee'd
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 confirms up to 19-model line-up for new pro_cee'd - Longer (+15mm) and lower (-30mm) pro_cee'd three-door retains practicality - Full range o ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Presents Results for the Second Quarter of 2007
Record Quarterly Revenues Growing 17% Over Last Year AZOUR, Israel, August 20 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Highlights - Revenues of $29.2 million, a 17% increase over the second quarter of 2006 - Subscribers reached ... Continue reading
Schomer Joins Accuride as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that Richard Schomer has joined the Company as Senior Vice President / Sales and Marketing. Schomer will be responsible for the strategic global leadership of the Companyâs Sales and Marketing function and will work closely with Accurideâs strategic busi ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 20 -- Driving Skills for Life will present its ongoing plan for reducing teen auto fatalities at Wisconsin's 33rd Annual Governor's Conference on Highway Safety. Ford Motor Company Fund, which established Driving Skills for Life in 2003 in cooperation with the Governors Highway Safety Association ... Continue reading
Penton's Truck Blue Book Announces New Dates and Location for 2008 Truck Blue Book Conference
NEW YORK--Penton Mediaâs The Truck Blue Book®, the industryâs leading truck valuation guide, today announced its annual Truck Blue Book Conference, to be held May 7th-9th, 2008 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The Truck Blue Book Conference is recognized as one of the sectorâs le ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Organizational Change
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced the appointments of David W. Heinzmann, 43, as Vice President, Global Operations and Dieter Roeder, 51, as Vice President & General Manager, Automotive Business Unit. In the newly created position of Vice President, Global Operations, Heinzmann will be responsible for ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Nanotechnologies for Automotive and Transportation Applications
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c66058) has announced the addition of Nanotechnologies for Automotive and Transportation Applications to their offering. This report describes nanotechnologies, nanomaterials, nanotechnology companies, universities and research centres rel ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Wins Prestigious Blue Sky Award
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation, a leading truck and engine producer, announced today that it is the recipient of the 2007 Blue Sky Award from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of diesel-hybrid technology. This preeminent award is presented each year by WestSta ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Announces Officer Changes
ATLANTA--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-six and one half cents ($.365) per share on the Companyâs common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2007 to shareholders of record September 7, 2007. Genuine Parts Company also announced two new cor ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Helps Drivers Save Money on Gas
Fast-lube leader offers Fuel Efficiency Review HOUSTON, Aug. 20 -- Long road-trips and heavy summer traffic can quickly drain your gas tank -- and your wallet. As drivers continue to hit the road this summer, Jiffy Lube is offering a Fuel Efficiency Review as part of the Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) Oil Change to he ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., Aug. 20 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its upcoming quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share will be payable on September 14, 2007 to stockholders of record on August 31, 2007, and represents its fifteenth consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the company declared its initial cash ... Continue reading
Nissan to Add Fuel-Efficiency Meters to all Future Models
TOKYO, August 21 -- Nissan Motor Co. announced today that it will phase in fuel-efficiency meters on all new models to promote awareness of more economical driving habits. The move is part of the company's overall efforts to launch a wide range of environmental technologies under its mid-term environmental action plan: ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
