3 SPRINT/MIDGET "DOUBLEHEADERS"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 22, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 3 PAVEMENT SPRINT/MIDGET "DOUBLEHEADERS" IN ONE WEEK ONLY 5 HAVE SCORED NATIONAL PAVEMENT "SWEEPS" Three USAC National Sprint/Midget pavement "doubleheaders" are on tap in a seven-day period between July 1 and 8 offering valuable points toward 2006 ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 22 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, ended April 30, 2006, on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on July 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time). A live aud ... Continue reading
St. Louis race will provide Baca a distraction from real life concerns ST. LOUIS (June 22) -- David Baca will be extremely focused on winning this weekend's 10th annual O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals when he's in the driver's seat of his 8,000-horsepower Mach 1 Air Services Top Fuel dragster. It's the long hours in be ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Announces Restatement of 1st Quarter 2006
Bandag, Inc. MUSCATINE, Iowa, June 22 -- Bandag, Incorporated today announced that it will restate the Company's financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The restatement is to correct an error that occurred during the first quarter of 2006 resulting in an understatement of inventories and an overstate ... Continue reading
CHICHESTER, N.H.--June 22, 2006--Camping World of Chichester, part of the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, will hold its Grand Opening around the theme of an "Ice Cream Patio Party" at their SuperCenter store which is co-located with Meyer's RV Super Centers at 165 Dover Road east o ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Delray Community House
* Newly renovated gymnasium to be named in honor of retiring UAW- DaimlerChrysler Vice President Nate Gooden * State-of-the-art computer lab developed for Delray residents WHAT: Residents of the Southwest Detroit Delray community will enjoy a newly renovated community center with a state-of-the-art computer lab and gym ... Continue reading
FW: Battle For Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Championship Heats Up at Mid-Ohio
_____ From: Truesports Public Relations [mailto:truesports.pr@midohio.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:13 PM To: truesports.pr@midohio.com Subject: Battle For Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Championship Heats Up at Mid-Ohio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com B ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 22, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38482) has announced the addition of Portable Device Integration - Strategies for the Automotive Industry to their offering. The market for portable devices is soaring and vehicle manufacturers are developing integration st ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--June 22, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated , a leading provider of color measurement solutions, announced today that PlateScope, the world's most accurate dot measurement and plate process control device is now available for distribution in the United States and Canada. Distribution to additional countries ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will has renewed confidence heading to St. Louis
F*OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER* *HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER* *JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF* *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Chicago Urban League Scholarships Near $250,000
- Sixty-two Scholarships Awarded to Chicago Students Since 1991 - Presentation Will Take Place Tuesday, June 27 at Soldier Field CHICAGO, June 22 -- Mercedes-Benz USA has awarded a total of $248,000 in college scholarships to 62 Chicago-area students through its partnership with the Chicago Urban League. Established in ... Continue reading
* New 4.0-liter engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V-6 engine in the Chrysler lineup * New six-speed automatic transmission results in an inspired driving experience * Standard side curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Program among added standard safety features * First-class interior experience enha ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. to Present at the William Blair 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--June 22, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") plans to make a presentation at the William Blair and Company 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. Central time. The slides for the presentation will be available Thursday, June 29, ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson looks forward to Gateway double night qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals Gateway International Raceway Madison, Ill. Race Date: June 23-25, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net ROOKIE CARLSON LOOKS FORWARD TO GATEWAY ... Continue reading
Sterling Autobody Center Opens in Ontario, CA
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete Moraga (310) 390-3923 (310) 622-5295 Cell Cerritos College Auto Collision Repair Program Gets Boost from Sterling Autobody Centers Sterling Commemorates Ontario Shop Opening with $5,000 Donation LOS ANGELES, Calif. - June XX- It's no accident that there is a great demand for ski ... Continue reading
Water News Brief: Rule Proposed to Control Effluent from Large Animal Feedlots
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, June 22, 2006) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Rule Proposed to Control Effluent from Large Animal Feedlots* * * Contact: Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov (Was ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club Practice Report, Richmond Open Test
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
OSCAAR OUTLAW SUPER LATE MODEL RACING Please Contact Kim Mahony at OSCAAR for press creditials Satisfy Your Need For Speed With OSCAAR At Mosport Speedway! By Don McLeod June 22, 2006 Mosport Speedway is next on the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model schedule with speed as the feature of the day. In past years the top cars ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--June 22, 2006--whaBAM!, Inc., a new premier auction site with a simple low pricing structure and no listing fees ever, announced today that Stevens Creek BMW, one the largest volume BMW dealerships in America and number one in Northern California, has begun listing new and used automobiles on whaBA ... Continue reading
* Strikingly beautiful design with world-class interior craftsmanship * Purposeful technology that makes life easier and safer * Class-leading safety features * Exhilarating performance with excellent fuel efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 22 -- Chrysler is creating inspiration in the common car, introducing the 2007 Chr ... Continue reading
Up and Coming NASCAR Driver joins Teens for their Quest to become Most Auto Savvy
On June 27, NASCAR Driver Todd Kluever will join 100 teens from across the U.S. to battle in the biggest automotive skills competition of their high school careers. Teams of two per state will face-off against each other in a timed battle that will determine the best and most savvy high school automotive technicians. T ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 22, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38509) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Automotive Turbo Chargers and Superchargers - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. Global production of turbochargers for light passenger vehicles increased by al ... Continue reading
Chrysler Launches Employee Pricing Program
Washington DC June 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler division is the first automaker to introduce an incentive program for the summer sales season. The company launched an Employee Pricing Plus discount plan, which was announced to dealers in sales meetings yesterday, reports Au ... Continue reading
Sonex Signs Letter of Intent for UAV Heavy Fuel Engine Technology License
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 22 -- SONEX RESEARCH, INC. , a leader in the field of combustion technology, announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with a producer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pursuant to which the parties have expressed an intention to complete negotiations for and conclude a technology lice ... Continue reading
West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help
*West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help * Release Date: 6/22/2006 Contact Information: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - June 22, 2006) Small-to-medium trucking firms in Oregon, California, and Washington have a new way to become more environmentally friendly while saving mon ... Continue reading
Scelzi aims to continue his Gateway hot streak
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals Gateway International Raceway Madison, Ill. Race Date: June 23-25, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI AIMS TO CONTINUE HIS GATEWAY HOT ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank Promotes Tom Pritchard to President of Dealer Commercial Services
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--June 22, 2006--U.S. Bank has named Tom Pritchard president of U.S. Bank Dealer Commercial Services, a group within U.S. Bank that primarily serves the commercial banking and financing needs of franchised auto, marine and recreational vehicle dealerships, with a primary focus on flooring financing. P ... Continue reading
General Physics Corporation Completes Construction of Chevron Hydrogen Energy Station at AC Transit
ELKRIDGE, Md.--June 22, 2006--General Physics Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation , recently completed the design and construction of a hydrogen energy station for Chevron Hydrogen Company (CHC), a division of Chevron Corporation. The station was constructed at the Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Tran ... Continue reading
US Energy Initiatives Grants Distribution Rights for European Market to TruckGas
TAMPA, Fla.--June 22, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) (US Energy or the "Company") the manufacturer of a patent dual fuel diesel to natural gas conversion system, today announced it has granted exclusive distribution rights to TruckGas Ltd., a United Kingdom registered company for areas primarily i ... Continue reading
Honeywell Receives U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Award
Honeywell excels in National Partnership for Environmental Priorities Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Location: Honeywell Sensing and Control, Plant 4 Walnut Street and Fairground Road - west entrance off Fairground Road 2320 S. Walnut Road Freeport, Ill. 61032 Honeywell will receive the U.S. Environmenta ... Continue reading
New 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Pricing Announced
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2007 Santa Fe. Arriving at dealerships this month, the Santa Fe is a stylish, refined crossover with class-leading safety, versatility and quality, offering consumers an upscale and sleek alternative to conventional compact ... Continue reading
Audi R8 to Make its Final ALMS Race Appearance
INGOLSTADT, Germany, June 22 -- Saturday, July 1, 2006, is an extremely special day for Audi Sport: The Audi R8 competes in its final race at Lime Rock Park near Lakeville, CT. With 62 wins from 79 races to date -- including five victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- the R8 is the most successful Le Mans Prototype of ... Continue reading
Consumers in the Automotive Market Are Demanding Greener Cars as Gasoline Prices Skyrocket
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 22, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38513) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - June Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the aut ... Continue reading
Maxi Interview with Mini's USA Chief Jim McDowell
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor McDowell shows off the new Mini uniform. Can a guy with a Masters Degree in the esoteric field of public policy analysis and administration from Harvard University sell cars? If that guy happens to be James L. (Jim) McDowell, the answer is not just yes, rather itâs an e ... Continue reading
Chrysler Unveils Pacifica and Sebring Sedan by Global Webcast - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Editor's Note: We congratulate the Chrysler group on their first live-video introduction. When I think back to the first live-video new vehicle introduction that we did on the Internet* (the first ever, incidentally), on October 3, 1996, I remember how exciting it was and how proud we all felt. We hope you experience t ... Continue reading
GM and Safe Kids Extend Partnership, GM Commits $11.4 Million to Programs
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 21, 2006 Local Contact: Tiffany Giammona Acosta|Salazar LLC (916) 444-8897 GM AND SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO CONTINUE TO BENEFIT SACRAMENTO AREA CHILDREN Automaker Commits $11.4 Million and 18 Vans to Child Passenger Safety SACRAMENTO, CA - General Motors announce ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: Beat the Summer Heat
*News Brief* * * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, June 21, 2006) *Beat the Summer Heat* * * Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov** * * Few Americans are aware that there are a number of easy steps that can ... Continue reading
USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT/INDIANA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 21, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" MIDWEST PAVEMENT FEATURE: (30 laps - Completion of May 24 program) 1. Tate Martz (#1 Steele), 2. Craig Haack (#88 Haack), 3. Alison MacLeod (#4 East), 4. James Rober ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 21, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stephanie Mockler (#6 East), 2. Bobby Smith (#8 Epperson), 3. Scott Thoman (#88 Thoman). 4. Mel Kenyon (#61 Kenyon), 5. ... Continue reading
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 21 -- When Bosch engineers went to work designing an active vacuum brake booster connecting plunger for use in sport utility vehicle braking systems, they quickly realized the part needed to be molded out of plastic. A precision cast steel part would have required extensive post machining, ad ... Continue reading
FW: Media Advisory: Aikman, Staubach, T. Labonte, Raines Press Availability for Sonoma Weekend
FYI: Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach in the Comcast Media Center at this weekend's Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR weekend. --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Joe Cr ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Winner of Nationwide Contest to Name Newest Blimp - Video Available
Ohio Resident Wins Use of a Goodyear Blimp For a Day AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a gala event held at its Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest airship: Spirit of Innovation. Matthew Harrelson of Uniontown, Ohio submitted the winning name in the company's "Name the ... Continue reading
Holland Next For Bourque; FTR “New Diversity Driver Eager For More Results�?? HOLLAND, New York (Wednesday, June 21, 2006) - - For 2006 NASCAR Busch East Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Pierre Bourque the third installment of the 2006 season draws to Holland International Speedway for Saturday’s F ... Continue reading
NASCAR Top 10 Driver Availability
**MEDIA ADVISORY** NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 Driver Media Availability Infineon Raceway June 23-25 SONOMA, Calif. - NASCAR will make the top 10 drivers in NEXTEL Cup Series points available each race weekend outside the drivers' haulers to visit with the media. The sessions will typically last approximately 20 mi ... Continue reading
Motorsports Media: For your calendars ... NHRA will be hosting the second of three scheduled teleconferences during the 2006 season - featuring the current POWERade Series points leaders - on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (time TBA). NHRA will have completed 12 of 23 events following this weekend's O'Reilly Midwest National ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Cleveland Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS CONTINUES WITH TWO CARS IN CLEVELAND AND HOPES TO KEEP THE POSITIVE MOMENTUM ROLLING EAST LANSING, Michigan (June 21, 2006) – After Rocketsports Racing added another car to its 2006 C ... Continue reading
Scott Speed Set for Wind Tunnel Appearance
MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: David Harris - SPEED David.Harris@SPEEDTV.com 704/731-2107 For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 21 SCOTT SPEED SET FOR WIND TUNNEL APPEARANCE ON JUNE 25, AMERICA'S ONLY FORMULA ONE DRIVER WILL TALK ABOUT HIS FIRST UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX on SPEED American driver and Formula One rookie Scott ... Continue reading
St. Louis - fuller - Pre-race 06-21-06
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Louisiana-Pacific / 84 Lumber / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Fuller looks for first back-to-back win ST. LOUIS (June 21) - Feeling a turn of the good luck tide ... Continue reading
WHAT: The Chrysler Financial Denver Business Center employees will spend Thursday, June 22nd painting, repairing and renovating The Other Side Arts (TOSA) newest community arts center in Aurora, Colo. The 75 volunteers will paint classrooms and studios, lay hardwood flooring, perform outdoor cleanup and paint exteriors ... Continue reading
American Idol Taylor Hicks Performs Song From Michigan Company
Harvest Music + Sound Design wrote music, lyrics for National Ford Campaign - Hicks' First Endorsement LANSING, Mich., June 21 -- A Lansing, Michigan, business, which calls itself "a company of possibilities," is enjoying its share of national attention thanks to a new Ford Motor Company advertising campaign featuring ... Continue reading
Automation Alley International Business Center Coordinates Trade Mission to China
Applications to Attend Now Available to Southeast Michigan Businesses TROY, Mich., June 22 -- Automation Alley's International Business Center (IBC) today announced it is accepting applications for Southeast Michigan companies to participate in a trade mission to China this autumn. Scheduled for November 1 - 15, 2006, ... Continue reading
bioMETRX, Inc. Closes Dealer Agreement With South American Giant Doormatic, S.A.
JERICHO, N.Y., June 22 -- bioMETRX, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BMRX) announced earlier this week that a leading U.S. home improvement retailer nearly doubled their initial order of units for the smartTOUCH(TM) Garage Door Opener and has closed a large market dealer agreement, this time with Doormatic S.A., the foremost auto ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE Growth of the European Aftermarket for Telematics and Infotainment to Hinge on Enhanced Demand for Portable Navigation Systems London, United Kingdom – 22 June, 2006 — With the emergence of portable navigation suppliers and consumer electronic companies, the European aftermarket for telematics and inf ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Raise Epoxy Resin Prices In Asia
COLUMBUS, Ohio--June 22, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. will increase the prices for all of its epoxy resins in Asia, effective July 1, or as contracts allow. Hexion will increase prices for liquid, solid and solution epoxy resin grades by 100 USD/mt. Specialty Epoxy Resin prices will be increased by similar am ... Continue reading
THE GLEN SET TO REPAVE KEY AREAS OF TRACK
THE GLEN SET TO REPAVE KEY AREAS OF TRACK Paving to Begin October 2, 2006 Watkins Glen, NY (June 22, 2006) - Watkins Glen International President Craig Rust announced today that portions of The Soul of American Road Racing will be repaved this fall. This is the first time that the track will shut down operations early ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Increased Cash Dividend
FOREST CITY, Iowa--June 22, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , announced today that the Company's Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend. In a meeting held yesterday, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents a share, payable on October 9, 2006 to shareholders of record as of September ... Continue reading
FT. WAYNE, Ind.--June 22, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Indiana; the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving, a division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute; and 21st Century Insurance will sponsor a child safety ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Urges Veto of Helmet Repeal
AAA race car driver Mark Martin favors helmet use DEARBORN, Mich., June 22 -- AAA Michigan today (June 22) urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would repeal Michigan's 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law, saying that the new law would recklessly endanger Michigan citizens. During an 11 a.m. ... Continue reading
Heads First Coalition Appeals to Governor to Keep Michigan's Motorcycle Helmet Law in Place
LANSING, Mich., June 22 -- A broad coalition of law enforcement agencies, health care practitioners, municipal leaders, students, insurance companies and motorcycle riders is urging Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would repeal Michigan's 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law. The Heads First C ... Continue reading
Credit is Vital to Your Auto Insurance Rate
CLEVELAND, June 22 -- Consumers with good credit can expect to pay an average of $200 less for their auto insurance premium each year, reported Insurance.com today (http://www.insurance.com/). The company released the results of a study that showed a correlation between auto insurance premiums and credit score, indicat ... Continue reading
AAA: July/August Are Deadliest Months for Teen Drivers
AAA's interactive Driver-ZED(TM) DVD helps teens manage risks AURORA, Ill., June 22 -- A study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that July and August are the deadliest months of the year for 16- and 17-year-old drivers, but properly enforced driving restrictions for teens can lower the d ... Continue reading
Autoworks' Parts Direct Identifies Second Market Sector For Software
TORONTO--June 22, 2006--Autoworks International Limited (FWB:A6Q) today announced that management of its wholly owned subsidiary Parts Direct is marketing its proprietary software "Partscan" to a second market sector which includes self insured automotive fleets, car rental organizations and corporate entities. "Discus ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--June 22, 2006-- July and August are Deadliest Months for 16- and 17-Year-Old Drivers, According to AAA Fatality and injury crash rates for 16-year-old drivers were 20 percent lower in a state with nighttime and passenger restrictions than in a comparison jurisdiction that lacked these building blocks of saf ... Continue reading
Identifix Publishes 100,000th Test and Fix
ST. PAUL, Minn.--June 22, 2006--Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has added the 100,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product. Each month the most interesting diagnostic problems are sele ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Lands in Roswell
Pods from around the universe fly in for '2K Car Show Weekend' ROSWELL, N.M., June 22 -- Could it be something out of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds"? Actually, these mechanized vehicles and those that drive them "come in peace," as hundreds of Volkswagen New Beetles trek to the New Mexico desert for the 7th Annual Ros ... Continue reading
Case IH, Ferrari Teaming Up for Grand Prix Events
RACINE, Wisconsin, June 21 -- Agricultural equipment industry leader Case IH and Ferrari will make history as they pair up for the first time at two Formula 1 racing events in North America. Ferrari team cars will feature prominent Case IH decals during the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal, June 25; and the U.S. Grand ... Continue reading
LONDON, June 22 -- With the emergence of portable navigation suppliers and consumer electronic companies, the European aftermarket for telematics and infotainment systems is witnessing growing competition. Accordingly, major consumer electronic suppliers are consolidating their position as leaders in the market, which ... Continue reading
Helps Motorists Save Up to 9 Cents per Gallon of Gasoline SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22 -- With gasoline prices guzzling dollars from pocketbooks, Discount Tire is reminding drivers to keep tires properly inflated to increase fuel efficiency and save money. Whether going on a trip across town or across the country, mainta ... Continue reading
Harman International Announces Results of Tender Offer
WASHINGTON--June 22, 2006--Harman International Industries, Incorporated announced today the results of its previously announced tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 7.32% Senior Notes due 2007. The tender offer commenced on June 9, 2006, and expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, June 21, 2 ... Continue reading
2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich.--June 22, 2006--AAA/Ford: 50 Two-Man Teams from across the U.S. Will Race against the Clock to Get the Deliberately Installed "Bugs" out of 2006 Mustangs and Win $6 Million Worth of Scholarships and Prizes WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Starting gun Instructed to "start your engines, if you c ... Continue reading
Johnson Control's Seats and Overhead System for the New Jeep Commander
BURSCHEID, Germany, June 22 -- - Greater Flexibility for the Chrysler Jeep Commander With the new Chrysler Jeep Commander, the whole family can look forward to off-road tours, because it has three rows of seats that can accommodate up to seven persons simultaneously. The seats have been developed by Johnson Controls, o ... Continue reading
REHOBOTH, Mass., June 22 -- Despite one of the largest tire recalls in decades, defective Firestone ATX and Wilderness AT spare tires remain in circulation and continue to cause devastating rollover crashes, prompting calls for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate the effectiveness of the c ... Continue reading
Piaggio Group Americas Campaigns for Two-Wheel Parking With the Launch of the 'Vespatition'
Online Petition Calls for Support of National Campaign to Convert Portion of Automobile Parking Into Two Wheel Parking Spaces to Increase Efficiencies NEW YORK, June 22 -- Piaggio Group Americas, the manufacturer of the world-famous Vespa(R) scooter, today launched an online petition called the "Vespatition" on the Ves ... Continue reading
Jury Rules That Gerdes is Not Violating Stant Gas Cap Patents, Reports Fulwider Patton LLP
LOS ANGELES--June 22, 2006--Fulwider Patton LLP today announced that a jury in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Indiana determined that the version of Gerdes GmbH's fuel cap sold to General Motors currently and for the last several years did not infringe any valid claim asserted by U.S.-based Sta ... Continue reading
Overwhelming Interest in Global Student Car Design Competition
LONDON, June 22 -- More than 650 students have registered for the 2006 Interior Motives Design Awards, representing over 200 design colleges/universities from 68 countries across the globe. Now in its 4th year, this year's Interior Motives Design Awards has attracted the highest number of interest in the event's histor ... Continue reading
Microsoft Wins Best Telematics Solution Award at Telematics Detroit 2006
New in-Car Software Platform Delivers Hands-Free Communication, Voice-Activated Digital Music Playback and Navigation in a Cost-Effective Package REDMOND, Wash., June 22 -- The Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) for Automotive platform was named Best Telematics Solution at the Telematics Detroit 2006 conference and exhibit ... Continue reading
Nissan Adds Famous "C" For British International Motor Show
International unveil of the Micra C+C+Conran concept car First UK viewing of the sensational URGE sports car concept Second global showing of the Murano GT-C concept 2004 Japanese GT winning Nismo Z race car on display Chance to win the one-off Jenny Frost inspired Micra C+C Nissan will be showing the extremes of its p ... Continue reading
Peugeotâs technology demonstrator to be shown at British International Motor Show A diesel hybrid vehicle provides a 30% improvement in fuel economy over a conventional car and 25% better economy over a petrol hybrid vehicle Dynamic body style works well to promote the environmental benefits Peugeot has extended i ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda's City-Car Hat Trick!
LONDON - June 21, 2006: Fiat Autoâs widely acclaimed Panda supermini, which first went on sale here in early 2004, has just pulled off an enviable automotive hat trick, winning the 2006 City Car category in Auto Express magazineâs Annual New Car Honours for the third year in succession. Voted Car of the Year ... Continue reading
Ford Well Positioned For Changing Consumer Car and Truck Expectations With 2007-Model Lineup
- New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are expected to shake up the fast-growing crossover market when they go on sale in November. - 12 Ford Motor Company vehicles achieve 30 or more miles per gallon EPA-rated highway fuel economy thanks to fuel-saving engine and transmission technologies. - Safety is standard on more vehicl ... Continue reading
Expert Panel on Teen Driver Safety
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia releases an evidence-based roadmap to guide development of effective programs to reduce teen-driver-related crash and injury risk PHILADELPHIA, June 21 -- Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Injury Research and Prevention are optimistic that there ... Continue reading
MIAMI--June 21, 2006--The makers of JOHNNIE WALKER(R) this week launched "Winners Always Stay in Control," an unprecedented campaign on the importance of making responsible decisions about drinking. The U.S. Hispanic effort features one of the best drivers in racing: world-famous Team McLaren Mercedes Formula One drive ... Continue reading
Partners to Unveil UPS Truck With 60 to 70 Percent Higher Fuel Economy
News for Release: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Brown Goes Green: EPA and Partners to Unveil **UPS** Truck With 60 to 70 Percent Higher Fuel Economy* Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millet.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - June 21, 2006) Your normal UPS delivery truck will ... Continue reading
USAC KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 21, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Sammy Imel (35 Imel), 2. Dakoda Armstrong (#17 Armstrong), 3. Timmy Megenbier (#04 Megenbier), 4. Jeff Wimmenauer (#15 Wimmenauer), 5. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Winner of Nationwide Contest to Name Newest Blimp
Ohio Resident Wins Use of a Goodyear Blimp for a Day AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a gala event held at its Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest airship: Spirit of Innovation. Matthew Harrelson of Uniontown, Ohio submitted the winning name in the company's "Name the ... Continue reading
Jeep Invites Consumers to Dig for Buried Treasure and Win All-new 2007 Jeep Compass
* "Jeep Come and Dig It" kicks off U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition with "Sand-Sational" event to find buried Jeep treasure * Hundreds of adventurous consumers are invited to dig their way to an all-new 2007 Jeep Compass * Consumers can enter to participate online at http://www.JeepComeandDig.com AUBURN HILLS, Mich., J ... Continue reading
Trilogy Names Advertising Executive to Lead New Initiatives
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21 -- Trilogy, a leader in enterprise business solutions, recently added a leading advertising and marketing executive to apply Trilogy's proven techniques to the marketing world. Linda Thomas Brooks is Trilogy's new Executive Director of Media and Marketing. She is former Executive Vice President/M ... Continue reading
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