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Thursday, November 22, 2007

Inadequate auto parts supply hampers Honda CR-V China output capacity

Inadequate auto parts supply hampers Honda CR-V China output capacity

Inadequate auto parts supply hampers Honda CR-V output capacity http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3980/Inadequate-auto-parts-supply-hampers -Honda-CR-V-output-capacity.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - Dongfeng Honda Automobile (Wuhan) Co, a joint venture between Dongfeng Auto and Honda Motors, now has difficulties ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - GIGLIOTTI 2008 GT2 CORVETTES PROGRESSING

TEAM REPORTS (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - GIGLIOTTI 2008 GT2 CORVETTES PROGRESSING

Lou Gigliotti hopes to have one of his GT2 Corvette C6s ready for the American Le Mans Series Winter Test on January 28-30. The race literally is on for Lou Gigliotti as he prepares for his first foray into the American Le Mans Series. The build process for the first of his Corvette C6 entries for GT2 is well under way ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (SANTA ROSA, CA.) - Brother-Sister Race Duo Head South to Compete at Turkey Night Grand Prix

TEAM REPORTS (SANTA ROSA, CA.) - Brother-Sister Race Duo Head South to Compete at Turkey Night Grand Prix

November 21, 2007 Santa Rosa, California Press Release Brother-Sister Race Team Head South to Compete at Turkey Night Brother and Sister racing duo, JoJo and Jessica Helberg are hauling their sprint cars south from their northern California race shop to Irwindale Speedway in southern California to compete against sprin ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (HUNTERSVILLE, NC.) - SPRINT NEXTEL GIVES FANS A VOICE WITH DRAMATIC DECISION

SPECIAL EVENT (HUNTERSVILLE, NC.) - SPRINT NEXTEL GIVES FANS A VOICE WITH DRAMATIC DECISION

Media Contact: Crystal Emerick, Sprint Nextel 704-632-7928 Crystal.Emerick@sprint.com www.sprint.com/nextelcup SPRINT NEXTEL gives FANS A VOICE with drAmatic decision NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment Award to be decided by fans and presented at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesTM Awards Ceremony HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - Nov. 21, 200 ... Continue reading

Chrysler Sebring launch in Chinese market postponed until next spring

Chrysler Sebring launch in Chinese market postponed until next spring

Sebring's launch in Chinese market postponed to next spring http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3978/Sebring-s-launch-in-Chinese-market-p ostponed-to-next-spring.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - Sebring, the second model produced by Chrysler in Beijing has delayed its launch in the Chinese market to the spring of ne ... Continue reading

BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet

BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet

BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3981/BMW-1-series-may-be-introduced-to-Ch ina-but-no-timetable-yet.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - German luxury car maker BMW AG plans to introduce its 2008 BMW 1 series to China, but not timetable was offered. Lu Yi, ... Continue reading

Ford is revealing more about its vision for a new global small car

Ford is revealing more about its vision for a new global small car

GUANGZHOU, China, November 19, 2007 – Ford is revealing more about its vision for a new global small car family at Auto Guangzhou. Ford today revealed the second Verve Concept – a four-door notchback. The dynamic Ford Verve Concept four-door notchback is a star of the fifth annual Guangzhou International Auto ... Continue reading

Exclusive 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT Unveiled in Arizona

Exclusive 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT Unveiled in Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.November 21, 2007; Three American automotive icons, Ford Motor Company, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Shelby Automobiles, have collaborated to create collector car history with a limited edition 2008 Mustang Shelby GT. The companies today unveiled the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT based on t ... Continue reading

Jaquar, Land Rover Unions Would Back Tata Buyout

Jaquar, Land Rover Unions Would Back Tata Buyout

NEW YORK, Nov 21, 2007; Sinead Carew and Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that U.K. union leaders for workers at Ford Motor Co's Land Rover and Jaguar brands have voted to support a Tata Motors Ltd bid to buy the brands if Ford sells them, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal Web site. According ... Continue reading

Nissan to recall 714,000 cars in North America

Nissan to recall 714,000 cars in North America

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2007; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co (7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it will recall 713,986 Altima and Sentra cars in North America, mostly in the United States, because their engines may suddenly stop running. Affected models are 2002 and 2005 ... Continue reading

As Cold Weather and Holiday Season Arrives, Auto Thieves Become Active

As Cold Weather and Holiday Season Arrives, Auto Thieves Become Active

Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority Issues Reminder to Drivers MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shopping for holiday gifts, gathering for holiday parties and trips to visit with family and friends -- are the activities that fill calendars during the holiday season. These chilly months also mean it ... Continue reading

Hot Shot's Secret Solves Diesel Truck Injector Problems

Hot Shot's Secret Solves Diesel Truck Injector Problems

Oil Additive is Guaranteed Alternative to Costly Injector Replacement TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Hot Shot's Secret has finally solved the common and costly fuel injector problems diesel truck owners have lamented for years. To increase the efficiency in modern diesel engines, manufacturers have increased the pressure at ... Continue reading

11.21FAW-Toyota unveils new Vios at Guangzhou Auto Show

11.21FAW-Toyota unveils new Vios at Guangzhou Auto Show

FAW-Toyota unveils new Vios at Guangzhou Auto Show http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3967/FAW-Toyota-unveils-new-Vios-at-Guang zhou-Auto-Show.html Shanghai. November 21 (Gasgoo.com) - FAW Toyota Automobile Co has showcased its redesigned Vios at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The automaker also announced a sales target of 400,00 ... Continue reading

11.21Toyota China raises sales target to 700,000 in 2008

11.21Toyota China raises sales target to 700,000 in 2008

Toyota China raises sales target to 700,000 in 2008 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3966/Toyota-China-raises-sales-target-to- 700-000-in-2008.html Shanghai. November 21 (Gasgoo.com) - Toyota Motor Corp said it aimed to sell 700,000 vehicles in China next year, up 46 percent from this year, a senior Toyota official said, ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Declares Fourth Quarter 2007 Dividend

American Axle & Manufacturing Declares Fourth Quarter 2007 Dividend

DETROIT, Nov. 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 December 28, 2007 to stockholders of record on all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of December 7, 2007. AAM is a world leader ... Continue reading

Coast Distribution System Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2007

Coast Distribution System Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2007

MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 21 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) announced its Board of Directors declared its 2007 fourth quarter dividend of $0.07 per share, to be paid on Dec. 28, 2007 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 14, 2007. Coast reported this marked the twelfth consecutive quarterly cash divid ... Continue reading

Arkansas Woman Named Semi-Finalist in National Hero Award Program for Helping Prevent Child Abuse

Arkansas Woman Named Semi-Finalist in National Hero Award Program for Helping Prevent Child Abuse

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Kathy Findley is more than just a survivor, she is a guardian to hu ... Continue reading

Charleston Woman Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Child Abuse to 'Light'

Charleston Woman Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Child Abuse to 'Light'

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- No parent wants to believe that sexual abuse could happen to their ... Continue reading

Colorado Resident Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Sending $1 Billion in Medical Supplies to Countries in Need

Colorado Resident Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Sending $1 Billion in Medical Supplies to Countries in Need

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- While traveling in Brazil, James Jackson became aware of the devast ... Continue reading

Florida Teen Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Helping Protect Sea Turtles

Florida Teen Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Helping Protect Sea Turtles

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Zander Srodes of Cape Haze, Fla. might be young, but he's no newcom ... Continue reading

Food Drive Generates Nearly 2,300 Pounds for Area Food Banks

Food Drive Generates Nearly 2,300 Pounds for Area Food Banks

Thanksgiving Food Drive Nets Nearly 2,300 Pounds for Area Food Banks SONOMA, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2007) - Infineon Raceway donated a single-year record of nearly 2,300 pounds of non-perishable food items to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) and the Napa Valley Food Bank following the facility's 7th annual Thanksgiving Food ... Continue reading

Georgia Girl Named Semifinalist in National Heroes Award Program for Work With Children's Bilingual Theater

Georgia Girl Named Semifinalist in National Heroes Award Program for Work With Children's Bilingual Theater

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; Local youth hero could win $25,000 charitable contribution 10 Butterfly Award Semifinalists Selected; Vote at www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Fourteen-year-old Jordan Schwartz from Marietta, Ga. is one of 10 top hometown youth heroes ... Continue reading

Green Flag Drops on Rockingham Ticket Sales

Green Flag Drops on Rockingham Ticket Sales

Green Flag Drops on 2008 Ticket Sales at Rockingham Speedway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson 910-205-8800 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2007) - Race fans that have missed the sounds of engines at "The Rock" will not have to wait any longer with racing to resume in 2008 after a four year absence. Rockingham S ... Continue reading

Help Save Lives This Holiday Season by Donating Blood

Help Save Lives This Holiday Season by Donating Blood

Blood Donors Have a Chance to Win a Mercury Mariner Lease DETROIT, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This holiday season, give the gift of life by donating blood to the American Red Cross. You can save up to three lives each time you give blood, and through February 4, 2008, you'll have a chance to win a 2008 Mercury ... Continue reading

Local Kyoto Agreement Advocate Named Semi-Finalist in National Hero Award Program

Local Kyoto Agreement Advocate Named Semi-Finalist in National Hero Award Program

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Even though climate change is happening on a global level, Maine re ... Continue reading

Local Teen Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Hope to Children's Hospitals

Local Teen Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Hope to Children's Hospitals

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; Local youth hero could win $25,000 charitable contribution 10 Butterfly Award Semifinalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Fourteen-year-old Nicholas Marriam from Clayton, N.C. is one of 10 top hometown yout ... Continue reading

Metro Detroit Business Grows in Tough Times with New Businesses to Provide 360-Degree Customer Service at Mike Riehl's Roseville Chrysler Jeep

Metro Detroit Business Grows in Tough Times with New Businesses to Provide 360-Degree Customer Service at Mike Riehl's Roseville Chrysler Jeep

One Of Nation's Top Selling Stores Celebrates 40 Years With Strong Metro Customer Base While Also Growing National Specialty Sales And Services Employee Team Was 25 In 1967 And Now Counts 122 Across Unique Business Divisions, Many With 20 And 30 Years Of Service ROSEVILLE, Mich., Nov. 21 -- Mike Riehl has watched the f ... Continue reading

Miss Teen Georgia 2007 Recognized for Bringing Pageants and Confidence to Cancer Patients

Miss Teen Georgia 2007 Recognized for Bringing Pageants and Confidence to Cancer Patients

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- Whether at home in Georgia or elsewhere, Jena Sims, Miss Teen Georg ... Continue reading

Ohio Resident Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Teaching Children Skills to Help Prevent Abuse

Ohio Resident Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Teaching Children Skills to Help Prevent Abuse

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- A victim of abuse at a young age, Starr Pierce of Marysville, Ohio, ... Continue reading

Rogers Woman Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Raising Awareness About the Dangers of Heat Stroke

Rogers Woman Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Raising Awareness About the Dangers of Heat Stroke

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- In 1995, Rhonda Fincher's thirteen-year-old son, Kendrick, died fol ... Continue reading

Seattle Man Named National Award Semi-Finalist for Olympic Coast Clean-Up

Seattle Man Named National Award Semi-Finalist for Olympic Coast Clean-Up

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- When Jan Klippert became aware of the devastating amount of trash and debr ... Continue reading

Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, SXGamr Concept at 2007 San Francisco International Auto Show

Suzuki Showcases All-New SX4 Sport, SXGamr Concept at 2007 San Francisco International Auto Show

- Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active Northern California lifestyles - Suzuki SXGamr provides mobile entertainment for ultimate video game enthusiasts SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 -- Led by the all-new 2008 four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport, American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives at the 2007 San Francisco International Au ... Continue reading

Transtech Awarded German Type Approval for CAMS (Ground Surveillance and Display System)

Transtech Awarded German Type Approval for CAMS (Ground Surveillance and Display System)

HERZLIA, Israel, November 21 -- Transtech Control Ltd., announced today that German Type Approval by DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH) has been granted for its Ground Surveillance and Display System - CAMS. The type approval process was based on the operational and functional European and ICAO standards related to A-SM ... Continue reading

TRW Announces Steering Wheel Joint Venture in India with Sun

TRW Announces Steering Wheel Joint Venture in India with Sun

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 21 -- TRW Aftermarket Asia- Pacific Private Limited, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , and Sun Vacuum Formers Private Limited ("Sun"), today announced their intention to form a joint venture company to manufacture steering wheel systems in India. Finalization of the agreement is pen ... Continue reading

University Administrator Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Environmental Stewardship to Students

University Administrator Named Semifinalist in National Hero Award Program for Bringing Environmental Stewardship to Students

National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21 -- For Linda Clement, being the Vice President for Student Affairs at ... Continue reading

Top 13 best selling SUV models in Chinese market, Jan-Oct 2007

Top 13 best selling SUV models in Chinese market, Jan-Oct 2007

Top 13 best selling SUV models in Chinese market, Jan-Oct 2007 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3963/Top-13-best-selling-SUV-models-in-Ch inese-market-Jan-Oct-2007.html Shanghai. November 21 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Great Wall and Chery Tiggo remain best selling SUV models in October, each presenting 15.8 percent and 14.1 percent ... Continue reading

Honda executive asks China to offer incentives for hybrid vehicles

Honda executive asks China to offer incentives for hybrid vehicles

Honda executive asks China to offer incentives for hybrid vehicles http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3961/Honda-executive-asks-China-to-offer- incentives-for-hybrid-vehicles.html Shanghai. November 21 (Gasgoo.com) - Mitsuru Ozaki, general manager of Dongfeng Honda asked Chinese government to offer incentives to hybrid vehi ... Continue reading

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