Then check out exclusive spy shots of the 2009 Mustang, '09 Audi Q5 crossover and '09 VW Rabbit Wagon, 2008 Jetta Wagon and '09 Jaguar XF sedan. DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- They've barely begun to break things down in Detroit, but TheCarConnection.com already has complete and in-depth sneak peek at the upcoming Chicago Auto Sh ... Continue reading
Steve Rousseau Named EVP Sales and Marketing for Event Solutions International
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Jan. 22 -- Event Solutions International, Inc. (ESI), part of the Rochester Hills-based E companies, has recently named Steve Rousseau executive vice president of sales and marketing. Prior to joining ESI, Rousseau spent six years as vice president and group publisher of Motor Trend and Automobi ... Continue reading
ZEX Hemi Magnum-Charger Nitrous Kit Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from ZEX on their NEW Hemi Magnum-Charger Nitrous Kit. ZEXT Charger/Magnum Nitrous System Is Specifically Designed For Late Model Hemi Engines New advanced system safely adds 75-125 hp to popular 2005 & newer Hemi engine applications Chrysler's late model Hemi engines are th ... Continue reading
Baytech Announces 6.0L CNG Engine and Vehicle Certifications
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--Baytech Corporation has received 2006 and 2007 EPA and CARB certifications for Baytech’s compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled GM 6.0L heavy duty engines, and medium and light duty vehicles equipped with the GM 6.0L engine. Heavy-duty engines are available in both dedicated CNG and bi-fuel (CNG or ga ... Continue reading
CaseyWyattRacing.com Exceeds 100,000 Hits
CaseyWyattRacing.com Exceeds 100,000 Hits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2007 By Wyatt Motorsports, LLC Contact- Chrissy Ward: info@caseywyattracing.com<mailto:info@caseywyattracing.com> Newport News, Va. - On September 23, 2006, Wyatt Motorsports launched its new website for their NASCAR Busch Grand National driver ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2007-1
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report today on HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2007-1 discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of simple interest retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles, light ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Celebrates Ground Breaking of Oregon's Largest-ever Auto Mall
MEDFORD, Ore., Jan. 22 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. , the country's fast growing, publicly held automotive dealership group, today announced that it will begin construction on the largest dedicated Auto Mall in the state of Oregon. Lithia, with its 60 year commitment to the local automotive market, will be developing 60 acre ... Continue reading
Release on TV coverage of MOPAR-PRI race at Orlando Speedworld
Greetings! An update on the televising of the MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic from Orlando. Set your VCRs, er, TIVOs, er DVRs, or whatever! Hope things are going well for you. Kind regards, Pete for PRI Trade Show Second Annual MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Presented by FedEx To Be Cablecast Nationally On ESPN2 O ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gain Insight into UK Industrial and Automotive Engineering Firm Tomkins Plc
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48815) has announced the addition of Tomkins Plc 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Tomkins plc, headquartered at London in the UK, is a global engineering group that primarily operates through two major product segments, n ... Continue reading
Cars.com Taps Veteran Sales Manager to Lead National Dealer Accounts
Maureen Taylor Promoted to Director of National Accounts CHICAGO, Jan. 22 -- Cars.com announced today the promotion of Maureen Taylor to director of national accounts. In her new role, Taylor will lead Cars.com's national dealer business, strengthening current partnerships and developing new business opportunities. Spe ... Continue reading
Sport Utility Vehicle Owners : 99% of Car Towing Capacity Lost Since 1970s
SUV Owners Group Releases New Consumer Towing Guide WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The shift in consumer preference to SUVs and light trucks for family transportation was driven not just by the desire for better comfort and safety -- since 1970 fuel economy mandates that resulted in downsized vehicles caused 99 percent of cars ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Updates Its Fourth-Quarter Earnings Outlook
BUFFALO, N.Y.--Gibraltar Industries, Inc. said today that even though it expects to report record sales and earnings from continuing operations in 2006, its fourth-quarter results will not be as strong as previously expected due to a sharper-than-projected slowdown in sales to the retail and new-build housing market an ... Continue reading
Imation to Sponsor Memorex-Branded No. 41 Dodge in NASCAR Busch Series
For Immediate Release Imation to Sponsor Memorex-Branded No. 41 Dodge in NASCAR Busch Series Signs on with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates; Car to Debut August 24 at Bristol CONCORD, N.C. - Jan 22, 2007 - Imation Corp , a worldwide leader in removable data storage, announced today that it has signed an agreement ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) today announced Juan Pablo Montoya will drive the No. 42 Wrigley’s Big Red® Dodge for the first time in the 2007 NEXTEL Cup race held July 15 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL. The company also revealed the paint sche ... Continue reading
Re-Issue: All American Chevrolet of Midland Presents $50,000 Award to Midland's Michael Thompson
MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- When Kevin Harvick and his #29 Goodwrench team drove to victory at Phoenix International Speedway November 12, they brought Midland's Michael Thompson right along with them. Harvick's victory propelled his team to the top of the Expertise Challenge sweepstakes which enabled Mr. Thompson and 2 ... Continue reading
ESPN to Cover HANKOOK TIRES/JIC MAGIC Drifting
As a sign of the sport's growing popularity and importance, Formula Drift racing will now be carried nationwide by ESPN2. Fans of this exciting, edgy sport will be treated to a double pay-day as this is also the inaugural season for the Hankook Tires/JIC Magic Drifting Porsche, the first Porsche in North America to be ... Continue reading
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Largest Nat'l Alternative Fuels, Vehicles & Technology Expo Announced
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org LARGEST NATIONAL FUELS, VEHICLES & TECHNOLOGY EXPO Announced for April 1-4 in Anaheim, California Las Vegas, NV-January 23, 2007 - The largest alternative fuel and vehicle Expo in the country comes to Anaheim, California, April 1-4 - the 13th ... Continue reading
Automotive Suppliers Create the Most Jobs
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News is featuring a study released last week by the Center for Automotive Research, which shows that automotive suppliers are responsible for more jobs than any other manufacturing group in the United States. Automotive suppliers directly emp ... Continue reading
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Alan Caruba, founder of the National Anxiety Center, is questioning the notion promoted by Congressional Democrats that Americans can save the environment if they just fill up their tanks with ethanol. He says the world is not running out of oil, and su ... Continue reading
Speculation of a Toyota-Ford Alliance Heats Up
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that since the heads of Toyota and Ford met in Tokyo in mid-December, speculation that the two may be on their way towards establishing modest, but deeper ties is on the rise, reports Wall Street Journal. While both sides have stressed that the talks produce ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices to Host Second Quarter Conference Call on Thursday, February 8, 2007
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Jan. 22 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2007 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, February 8, 2007. In conjunction with the release of its second quarter 2007 results, management will host a conference cal ... Continue reading
In-Depth Analysis of the European Car Telematics Industry and Market Forecasts Until 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48923) has announced the addition of Car Telematics and Wireless M2M to their offering. A cautious optimism can be discerned in the European car telematics industry. At the same time as the EC continues to push for eCall, the motor insura ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Most Useful Manufacturer Web Site for New-Vehicle Shopping
Overall Manufacturer Web Site Usability Declines for the First Time Since 2004 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Kia.com is the most useful manufacturer Web site for new-vehicle shopping, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) (MWES) -- Wave 1 released today. (Logo ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Reminds Consumers to Annually Review Auto Insurance Needs
Latest Quarterly Newsletter Discusses Options Relating to Auto Insurance HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today reminded consumers to annually review their auto insurance needs, highlighting recent studies suggesting that up to one-third of all drivers have not r ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ to Host Conference Call Announcing 2006 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
CHICAGO, Jan. 22 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location- based solutions, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2006 results. A news release containing financial results will be d ... Continue reading
Just a reminder about tonights show and that John will be the first guest. Show For Jan. 22nd -8pm - RTR Show: - John Fletcher 2006 OSCAAR Champion - Paul Joiner World of Outlaws Racing - Ray Flynn Varney Street Stocks & Trains - Reactions from last week. Race Time Radio Broadcast Partners Read About Your Race Time Rad ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Sebring Testing News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS READY TO RUN IN 2007 EAST LANSING, Michigan (January 22, 2007) â This week marks the beginning of the 2007 Champ Car World Series season as the first of three Champ Car Open-Tests ... Continue reading
Spitzer Race Cars to Sponsor NHRA Top Dragster Series
Contact: Jay Hullinger (765) 689-8727 jhullinger@nhra.com Spitzer Race Cars to Sponsor NHRA Top Dragster Series Indianapolis (Jan. 20, 2007) -- Spitzer Race Cars, a trendsetter in building race cars and racing components, has signed a multi-year agreement with NHRA to become the title sponsor of the North Central Divis ... Continue reading
Oxlo Systems Integrates Chrysler Financial's AutOrigination(TM) to Dealer System Providers
Chrysler Financial Joins the Oxlo Dealer Integration Network to Expedite Their Comprehensive Contract Verification System BROOMFIELD, Colo. and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 22 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., the operator of the leading Dealer Integration Network, and Chrysler Financial announce an agreement for Oxlo to provide ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--When consumers commonly think of safety features in a new vehicle or truck, safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes may quickly come to mind. However, a relatively unknown fact is that a vehicleâs windshield also plays a pivotal role in overall automobile safety. Windshields not only support th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 22, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-7 WESTERN CHAMPIONS TO BE HONORED AT SATURDAY'S BANQUET IN ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA Saturday night's USAC Western Awards Banquet in Arcadia, Calif. will showcase champions of USAC's 2006 Western racing series. The event takes place in the Ballroom ... Continue reading
DOLLAR(R) Offers 'Double Points' to Best Western Gold Crown Club(R) International Members
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 22 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is driving Best Western customers to DOLLAR by awarding "double points" to members of the hotel chain's Gold Crown Club International (GCCI) loyalty program. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) D ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic 1/09/06
At the time of this writing we are in the midst of the warmest winter on record across North America. Many people think that a warmer winter would be better for their car. Nothing could be further form the truth. Itâs on the days when everything warms up and then freezes at night that your car will corrode the mos ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Jan. 22 -- CSK Auto, Inc. has announced the launch of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Fantasy League, an online fantasy racing game for fans of drag racing which follows the 23-event national NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The game is located at www.nhrafantasygame.com. No purchase or credit card is re ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 22 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock, a 6% increase over the previous dividend amount. The dividend is payable February 15, 2007 to stockholders of record on February 1, ... Continue reading
Chrysler is looking for more than 1,200 "Sebring Says" contestants to follow Simon's commands for a chance to win all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring What: While the Guinness World Record(TM) book is said to be the most stolen book at the public library, Chrysler plans to steal the world record for the largest game of "Simon ... Continue reading
Navistar Finalizes $1.5 Billion Loan Agreement
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced today that on Friday, January 19, 2007 it signed a definitive loan agreement relating to its previously announced five-year senior unsecured term loan facility and synthetic revolving facility in the aggregate principle amount of $1.5 billion. The faciliti ... Continue reading
Toyota's Jim Press Named 2007 Automotive Industry Executive of the Year
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- The 2007 Automotive Industry Executive of the Year award will be presented to Jim Press, president of Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMA), at an invitation-only luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) on April 17th. This is the first time in the award's 43-year history that a Toyota executive ... Continue reading
Hotchkis Performance Retains JMPR Public Relations for North American Media Relations Programs
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Hotchkis Performance, manufacturer of quality Hotchkis Sport Suspensions that improve the look and performance of enthusiast vehicles (www.hotchkis.net), has engaged JMPR Public Relations to assist with public relations services and media relations initiatives, including targeted medi ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Motor Group, Nissan Motor and Volvo Deepen Discussions on Possible Future Cooperation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG), Nissan Motor and AB Volvo is now deepening discussions on a possible AB Volvo investment in the heavy and medium-duty commercial vehicle business currently included in the Chinese joint venture between DFG and Nissan Motor â Dongfeng Motor Co, Ltd (DFL ... Continue reading
Porsche factory driver Sascha Maassen will return to the American Le Mans Series this season, hoping to repeat his 2006 LMP2 co-championship. Maassen, of Raeren, Belgium, will drive the No. 6 Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder with Ryan Briscoe of Indianapolis, Ind. "I thank Porsche and Penske for allowing me to defend my ... Continue reading
Eaton Increases Dividend 10 Percent To $.43 Per Share
CLEVELAND--As announced today in the companyâs fourth quarter 2006 earnings news release, the Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has declared a first quarter dividend of $.43 per share, representing a 10 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend of $.39 per shar ... Continue reading
STAR Publishes New Transport Specifications for Improved Data Exchange with Automotive Dealerships
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, has published 2006v1.0 of its Transport Package, which will help to facilitate interoperability for data exchange with automotive dealerships. Th ... Continue reading
STAR Publishes Improved Dealership Infrastructure Guidelines for Automotive Dealers
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, has published an improved version of the "Dealership Infrastructure Guidelines" (DIG version DIG2007v1.0), which will help to facilitate the stan ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Powers US Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC: LTHU), a global provider of large lithium-ion rechargeable power solutions, is powering the Chevy Equinox being re-engineered by the University of California, Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Group as part of the Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobi ... Continue reading
Nationwide Survey Shows Startling Number of Americans Guilty of DWD
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Youâve seen them in your rear view mirror or in the car next to you. Sometimes theyâre putting on makeup while steering with their knees, punching text messages into a phone without ever looking up at the road, or using a BlackBerry to read e-mail with one hand and steering with a cup of coffe ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Announces Record Sales, Earnings for 2006
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 -- A. O. Smith Corporation today announced record 2006 earnings of $76.5 million or $2.47 per share on record sales of $2.2 billion. Full-year operating cash flow exceeded $128 million. Net earnings were 65 percent higher than the $46.5 million earned in 2005, while sales increased 28 percent over th ... Continue reading
San Diego Auto Swap Update Sunday, January 28 Show January 23, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ Hey Gang! A heads up about our January 28 event coming up this Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium's SW Lot. Swap Meet and Show spaces are still available. Remember you get Free Coffee and Donuts if y ... Continue reading
Volvo: Renault Trucks Launches New Version of Lightweight Truck
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvoâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Renault Trucks is now launching a new version of Renault Mascott, a lightweight distribution truck that is available with two engine alternatives. The new Renault Mascott is equipped with a new gearbox, new driveshaft and new engine. Two engine alter ... Continue reading
General Motors' Trucks Still Lead Way in KBB Marketing Research Brand Watch Report
Research Reveals Latest Consumer Brand Perceptions and Purchase Intent Within Truck Segment IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's latest report series, Brand Watch, reveals that in the pick-up truck segment, more in-market truck shoppers are considering the ... Continue reading
Volkswagen brand closes 2006 as clear leader in most market segments
Almost every fifth vehicle sold in Germany is a Volkswagen Wolfsburg, 16 January 2007 - In 2006, Volkswagen models were the best-sellers in most market segments covered by Germanyâs Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Drivers (KBA). With a market share of 19.9 percent and 689,000 new registrations, the Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Environment-friendly natural gas-powered vehicles top 30,000
TOKYO January 20, 2007; Japan Today reported that the number of environmentally friendly natural gas-powered four-wheeled vehicles that emit less carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide than their gasoline-powered peers topped 30,000 as of Dec 31, industry bodies said Friday. The number of automobiles that have engines which ... Continue reading
Dual Mode Vehicle Unveiled by Gakunan Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture
Tokyo January 22, 2007; Japan Today reported that a dual mode vehicle (DMV), which runs on both the road and train tracks, was unveiled by Gakunan Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture. The vehicle, developed by JR Hokkaido, switches between rubber tires and steel wheels. Its fuel cost is 25% of a diesel vehicle, JR says. ... Continue reading
Buick Announces Pricing For All-New Enclave Luxury Crossover SUV
DETROIT â When the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover sport utility vehicle arrives in dealerships early this summer, it will come equipped with a long list of standard equipment, a suite of owner services and a price unmatched in the segment. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CX starts at $32,790, while the ... Continue reading
Environmental Certificate Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Stuttgart, Jan 19, 2007 As a globally active automotive company, DaimlerChrysler bears a far reaching responsibility. Several hundred thousand people worldwide are involved in the production, sales and services relating to our products. Our vehicles are to be found in almost every country on earth. They meet peopleâ ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, Jan 19, 2007 Before the new smart fortwo is launched on the market in April 2007, the master class of the internationally renowned photo artist Katharina Sieverding will work on a unique project: The master students Friederike Hamann and Moritz Hirsch will turn the penultimate car of the current smart fortwo ... Continue reading
RE: Ford Daytona Busch Test -- Day 3
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES NASCAR Preseason Thunder (Busch), Page 1 January 21, 2007 Daytona International Speedway As the first three-day Busch Series test session concluded today at Daytona International Speedway, the second three-day session began with over 50 driver-and-car-combinations taking to the 2.5-mile spe ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curtain Falls on Euromilhões Dakar 2007, Petersen/White Lightning Earns 23rd Overall Michael Petersen Takes Top-Eight Finish in Final Stage, Highest Result of Teamâs Debut DAKAR, Africa January 21, 2007 â The curtain has fallen on the Euromilhões Dakar 2007 and Petersen Motorsports ... Continue reading
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