Thursday, March 22, 2007

Modine Updates Outlook for Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter

RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader of thermal management technologies and solutions, today provided an updated outlook into its Fiscal 2007 preliminary fourth quarter results, which are expected to be reported on Wednesday, May 2, 2007. The company currently expects that earnings f ... Continue reading

Polk Debuts Commercial Vehicle Loyalty Analysis

Industry exclusive offering measures customer loyalty and identifies conquest opportunities LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22 -- R. L. Polk & Co. unveiled its Commercial Vehicle Loyalty Analysis solution today at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS). This industry-first product addresses the market need for customer metrics en ... Continue reading

Which Cars Are Really American?

Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading

LaSorda to Chrysler Employees: "The Future Is in Our Hands"

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. March 22, 2007; The AP reported that Chrysler Group Chief Executive Tom LaSorda told employees in an e-mail this week that the company's "future is in our own hands," and urged them to redouble efforts to improve the automaker's fortunes as speculation swirls about its future. LaSorda, in the Tuesda ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Announces Cash Dividend

FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , announced that in a meeting held yesterday, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents per share, payable on July 9, 2007 to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2007. About Winnebago Industries Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a le ... Continue reading

XPEL Offers Recreational Vehicle Paint Protection Products

SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture: DAP.U) announced today the signing of a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Arizona-based Smartshield, to integrate Smartshield's recreational vehicle ("RV") paint protection patterns into XPEL's electronic database of automotive products. According to a re ... Continue reading

Accuride Introduces Accu-LiteTM Steel Wheels

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation introduced its new Accu-LiteTM Steel Wheels at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. “We are committed to designing premium products to serve as solutions for our customers,” said Larry Taylor, Accuride’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Ma ... Continue reading

McClenathan, Todd to fire-up dragsters at NASCAR race in Bristol (NHRA)

McClenathan, Todd to fire-up dragsters at NASCAR race in Bristol BRISTOL, TN. (March 22) -- Team JEGS Top Fuel veteran Cory McClenathan and reigning Auto Club Rookie of the Year J.R. Todd will provide NASCAR fans attending this Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway a whopping 14,000 horsepower in surround so ... Continue reading

Fleetwood's Trendsetter Homes Division to Supply Modular Housing to the U.S. Army

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 22 -- The Fleetwood Homes division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , an industry leader in factory-built housing for more than five decades, today announced that its Trendsetter Homes unit has been chosen as a supplier to provide modular military housing to the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, ... Continue reading

1967 Big Block Corvettes to Be Featured at 5th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

PALM BEACH, Fla.--Corvette enthusiasts and collectors worldwide will descend on South Florida to select from an impressive array of 1967 Big Block Corvettes that will cross the auction block at No Reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from March 28 - April 1, 2007, in Palm Beach, Fla. The fifth annual ... Continue reading

Saturn Aura Green Line - the Lowest Priced Hybrid -Certified for $1,300 Tax Credit

New hybrid starts at $22,695; receives official EPA ratings of 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway Detroit -- Saturn announced today that the new 2007 Aura Green Line hybrid’s MSRP will start at $22,695 (including destination charge), making it the lowest-priced hybrid on the market for 2007. In addition to its value-focus ... Continue reading

Goodyear Announces Credit Facilities Refinancing Action

AKRON, Ohio, March 21 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today it intends to refinance its principal credit facilities. These include: * A $1.5 billion first-lien credit facility due April 30, 2010; * A $1.2 billion second-lien term loan facility due April 30, 2010; and * A 505 million euro credit facility for ... Continue reading

Mike Ashley and Torco Announce Major Sponsorship with A&R Transport

Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Mike Ashley and Torco Announce Major Sponsorship with A&R Transport JOLIET, Ill./ MELVILLE, NY - Mike Ashley, driver of the Torco Race Fuels, Inc. nitro Funny Car, announced a Major Associate Sponsorshi ... Continue reading

Tank Sports Tests Its First E85 Ethanol Fueled Motorcycle

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2007; Tank Sports yesterday announced that the first stage of research and development has been completed for its new 150cc and 250cc motorcycles that run on E85 ethanol (85% alcohol, 15% gasoline). Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. At its most ... Continue reading

Ford recalls Super Duty Trucks After Tailpipe Fires

DETROIT, March 21, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups. Ford said it had received reports of three cases where leaking ... Continue reading

Shane Lewis To Debut in Indy Pro Series at Homestead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shane Lewis to Make Indy Pro Series Debut at Homestead-Miami Veteran Road Racer to Do Florida Double with Southard Grand-Am and Michael Crawford Pro Series Entries HOMESTEAD, FL., March 21, 2007 – The list of cars that Shane Lewis has raced and won with is far-reaching. The Jupiter, Florida-r ... Continue reading

Raceway Media Partners with Super Chevy Show

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Contact: Robert Adams radams@boxcarmedia.com (413) 663-3384 *Raceway Media Partners with Super Chevy Show * *North Adams, MA* (March 21, 2007) – RacingJunk.com(r) announces its latest partnership, this time with the Super Chevy Show. The Super Chevy Show puts on high energy, thrilling shows ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Recognized for Safety Efforts

- Chrysler Group Receives 87 Safety Awards from the National Safety Council - Eighty-Nine Percent of the Chrysler Group's U.S. Manufacturing Plants Receive Awards AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council (NSC) recently presented the Chrysler Group with 87 safety awards. Eight ... Continue reading

Scania Receives Important Order in Russia - Will Deliver 144 Trucks to Expansive Grocery Chain

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--With an order for 144 trucks from X5 Retail Group, Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) is consolidating its position as the largest western European make in the fast-growing Russian market. “X5 Retail Group plans to open shops in most large cities in Russia and is choosing Scania because we both have t ... Continue reading

First Production Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System Launched in Jaguar XKR Portfolio

NORTH READING, Mass.--Bowers & Wilkins, the British loudspeaker company with an unsurpassed reputation for innovation and performance, announces its first production premium sound system in Jaguar’s XKR Portfolio launched at the Geneva Salon de l’Automobile (auto show). The system is the result of a rigorous ... Continue reading

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Grant to Fund Driver's Education Programs in Florida

LAKELAND, Fla., Mar. 21 -- A grant from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation will help students at eight Florida high schools practice safe driving techniques through the use of driving simulators. Each school participating in the program will receive a "peddle car" simulator to be used as a teaching tool for parallel pa ... Continue reading