Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Search Announced For the Oldest and Highest-Mileage Volkswagen Diesel Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a national search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past, in celebration of its 30th anniversary of selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S. The announcement, made today at the 2007 Washington Auto Show kicks off searches for ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Volkswagen Jetta Makes North American Debut at Washington, D.C. Auto Show

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled its cleanest diesel ever for the U.S., the Jetta TDI. Additionally, the company announced that this new clean diesel will be available to the U.S. market in the spring of 2008. This Jetta TDI will meet emissions standards applicable in all 50 states, inc ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Introduces First Side Roll Protection System For Ready Mix Trucks

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles, today introduced the first Side Roll Protection system for front-discharge concrete mixers on its S-Series™ model mixer. The system is on display at the Oshkosh / McNeilus booth C-6869 at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. “Th ... Continue reading

Spartan Chassis to Supply Key Components for Cougar Armored Vehicles

Recent Contract Second Largest Military Chassis Order in Company History CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 23 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a subcontract order from Force Protection, Inc. to supply and integrate key chassis components and assist in the manufacturi ... Continue reading

SPEED to Air New Zealand A1GP Action (S)

TV REMINDER - SPEED TO AIR NEW ZEALAND A1GP ACTION Montréal, Canada - Tuesday 23 January, 2007 - Round 6 of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, hosted last Sunday at the brand-new Taupo Motorsports Park in New Zealand, will be broadcast on SPEED on Wednesday 24th January at 4pm EST. The 3.5km North Island track ... Continue reading

EPA Hails Dodge for Developing Cleanest Heavy-Duty Diesel Pickup Truck

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- New 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 with Cummins 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine is first Chrysler Group BLUETEC vehicle and first to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states. - 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine achieves 2010 NOx emission standards three years early, making it ... Continue reading

Autodesk Revs Up Production at Wild West Motor Company

Leading Motorcycle Manufacturer Doubles Production Output; Enhanced Shape Definition and Surfacing Functionality Crucial to Getting New High-End Motorcycles to Market Faster SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Wild West Motor Company (Wild West), a manufacturer of high-performance custom ... Continue reading

IR’s New Fully-Protected High-Side Intelligent Power Switches for Automotive Improve Power Density and Response Time

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--International Rectifier, IR®, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a new family of fully-protected, high-side intelligent power switches (IPS) that leverage next-generation silicon in enhanced packaging to deliver improved power density and response times. The new IPS60xx ... Continue reading

Oerlikon is New Technology Partner of Red Bull Racing

SALZBURG, Austria, January 23 -- - Swiss High-Tech Company Supports Red Bull Racing With Cutting-Edge Technology Swiss industrial high-tech company, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG in Pfäffikon, today announced a comprehensive technology partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. "Formula One and Red Bull Racin ... Continue reading

Alcoa Wheel Products Introduces New InTire™ Management System

CLEVELAND--Alcoa Wheel Products broadens its area of expertise and services with the introduction of its new InTire™ Management System. The company’s new InTire™ Management System is a state-of-the-art, web-based fleet maintenance management tool that provides real time data on tire pressure and tread de ... Continue reading

Sponsorship Opportunities Available With BlackJack Racing For Daytona

Sponsorship Opportunities Available With BlackJack Racing For Daytona WESTBY, Wisconsin (January 23, 2007) - - BlackJack Racing is eager to get their sophomore season underway in the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Daytona next month. However, a problem the team faced in 2006 is still haunting them heading into the season opener ... Continue reading

Cummins Reveals Best-In-Class 2007 Turbo Diesel Engine

WASHINGTON--Cummins Inc. today unveiled the strongest, cleanest, quietest best-in-class 2007 Cummins Turbo Diesel. Leapfrogging the competition, the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engine, used exclusively in Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks, has increased displacement providing increased horsepower and ... Continue reading

News Release: U.S. Auto Dealers, EPA Strive To Take Energy Savings to New Heights

News for Release: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *U.S.** Auto Dealers, EPA Strive To Take Energy Savings to New Heights * Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Jan. 23, 2007) In a first-of-its-kind partnership between automobile dealers and E ... Continue reading

Bentley Motors Announces Lifestyle Public Relations Appointment

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 23 -- Bentley Motors, Inc. has announced the appointment of Jyarland Daniels Jones as Manager of Lifestyle Public Relations, effective Monday, Feb. 5. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040408/DETH007LOGO ) Ms. Jones joins Bentley Motors from the Ford Motor Company where she has held ... Continue reading

RE: Ford Daytona Busch Test -- Day 5

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES NASCAR Preseason Thunder (Busch), Page 1 January 23, 2007 Daytona International Speedway As NASCAR Busch Series testing concluded today at Daytona International Speedway, Jon Wood, driver of the No. 47 Ford, took part in an afternoon press conference in the infield media center. Wood, who i ... Continue reading

Product Innovation Crucial to Combat Increasing Commoditisation of Fuel Additives

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48925) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel Additives Markets to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel ... Continue reading

Quantum Supplies Ford With Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems for E450 Hydrogen Shuttle Buses

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it is the supplier of the hydrogen fuel injectors to Ford Motor Company for its hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) powered shuttle bus program, including the three vehicles delivered December 7th to Parliament Hil ... Continue reading

Bluetooth Innovator Parrot Opens Office in Detroit

DETROIT--Parrot (Paris:PARRO), one of the world’s leading innovators in wireless Bluetooth® technology, has joined the ranks of high technology companies moving into the Detroit area. Parrot, Inc., the North America subsidiary of Parrot S.A., Paris, France, has opened an office in Southfield to serve as an automotiv ... Continue reading

XM and Honda Launch Satellite Radio Program for Honda Certified Used Cars

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- XM , the nation's leading satellite radio service, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today launched a satellite radio trial program for Honda Certified Used Cars with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. Under this new program, all certified pre-owned Honda models equipped with XM Satellite Rad ... Continue reading

SUV Industry Claims Proposals to Increase Fuel Economy Standards Could Cause More Highway Deaths

Light Truck Owners Group Available to Comment on Fuel Economy Proposals in State of the Union WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewsire/ -- Amid speculation that President Bush may propose higher fuel economy standards in tonight's State of the Union address and similar proposals by other regulators and elected officia ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for the New 2007 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee CRD

* Full-size, diesel-powered sport-utility vehicle for under $39,000 * Up to 30 percent improvement in fuel economy and 20 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions * Class-leading torque and driving range (450 miles); outstanding towing WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Chrysler Group announced today at the Washington Auto Show pric ... Continue reading

Allied Holdings, Inc. Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting Date

DECATUR, Ga., Jan. 23 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has set Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., Atlanta, GA time, as the date and time for the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be held at the Corporate Offices of the Company, 160 Clairemont Avenue, 3rd Floor Conferenc ... Continue reading

Amerityre Provides Additional Details on Management Succession Plan

Founder Richard Steinke Will Continue in Key Technology Development Role After Stepping Down as CEO in October BOULDER CITY, Nev., Jan. 23 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane elastomer tire technologies, today provided additional details on the management succession plan announced on January ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable on or about March 1, 2007, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2007. Arc ... Continue reading

Automotive Supplier Revs Up Supply Chain With Infor Solution

Automotive Supplier REVS UP SUPPLY CHAIN WITH INFOR SOLUTION Decoma International Selects Infor ERP TRANS4M to Increase Operational Efficiencies, Improve Customer Service and Reduce Costs ATLANTA - January 23, 2007 - Infor, one of the largest global providers of enterprise software, today announced that Decoma Internat ... Continue reading

Clean Plus(R) Finds Perfect Match in Norway

PARIS, France, January 23 -- Falken Industries Ltd. (OTC : FLKI) -Clean Plus(R) Product Group announced the signing of a Norwegian Super Distributor for several of their lines: Clean Plus(R) "Premium" auto care & Handyman(R) DIY (consumer), Clean Plus(R) Professional (industrial), and Clean Plus(R) Professional Auto Ca ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Supplying Drivetrain Components, Modules for All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying Spicer(R) drivetrain products - including front and rear propshafts and front suspension modules - to Chrysler Group for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Dana is pleased to provide thes ... Continue reading

Launch Support Specialists Welcomes New Partner August Janke of Davison

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--August Janke and Steve Tondu know plenty about today’s tumultuous times. And they’re working harder than ever—doing their part, boosting Michigan’s challenging economy by employing skilled, talented engineering support services and technical labor. “We hope we can help Michigan’s lea ... Continue reading

Scania Welcomes MAN's Decision

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Scania welcomes MAN’s decision to withdraw its offer for Scania. Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) is a strong business with best in class profitability and excellent growth prospects in its own right. The company is focused on developing to its full potential, driving strong and sustainable earnings gr ... Continue reading

Servigistics Service Parts Pricing Solution Granted U.S. Patent for Advanced Pricing Methodology

Leading Pricing Solution Proven to Enhance Financial and Market Performance with Patented Technique ATLANTA, Jan. 23 -- Servigistics, the leading strategic service management solutions provider, announced today that its pricing solution has been granted a U.S. Patent for its advanced "Method for Performing Market-Adapt ... Continue reading

Strategic Alliance Provides Global Support for ALPR/ANPR Users

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and JERUSALEM, Jan. 23 -- Zamir Recognition Systems (Jerusalem, Israel - http://www.zamir.com/), a worldwide supplier of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) hardware and software, and INEX Technologies (Knoxville, TN - http://www.inextek.com/), a provider of ALPR technology to a broad range of m ... Continue reading

vAuto Announces Jung as Chief Marketing Officer

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--vAuto, an inventory management solution provider for the retail automotive industry, formally announced today that Thomas Jung has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Jung will lead the company’s national marketing, brand and business development strategies. Jung had b ... Continue reading

Toyota's China-made Crown 1st to Receive Five Stars in Collision Safety Tests

TOKYO - January 23, 2007: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that the Crown luxury sedan manufactured by Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (TFTM)1 recently received China's first-ever five-star safety rating in collision safety tests performed by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) ... Continue reading

Volvo: Renault Trucks Signs Distribution Agreement with Nissan Motor Regarding Light Trucks

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has signed a distribution agreement covering the Renault Maxity light duty vehicle with the manufacturer Nissan Motor. An agreement in principle regarding the distribution agreement was signed in February 2006. Renault Maxity is a cab-over-engine light duty vehicl ... Continue reading

Nissan Releases All-New Pino Minicar

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the new Pino minicar at dealers across Japan. The Pino, true to its marketing tagline of "Shift_lovely days," is an economical, easy-to-drive minicar, aimed at consumers looking for a personal vehicle that is ideal for everyday driving. As Nissan's fourth minicar mod ... Continue reading

Green Car Journal: National Strategy Required to Mainstream E85 Ethanol

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Jan 22, 2007; Today, with 30 new car, truck, van, and SUV models offering the ability to run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel, there's a pressing question on the minds of many: Why aren't more people driving on this domestically produced alternative fuel? "There's a disconnect that goes beyond ... Continue reading

Ford Daytona Busch Test -- Day 4

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES NASCAR Preseason Thunder (Busch), Page 1 January 22, 2007 Daytona International Speedway Roush Racing's Carl Edwards and development driver Peter Shepherd took part in afternoon press conferences today at Daytona International Speedway as Busch Series testing continued at the 2.5-mile speed ... Continue reading

Team Rally Pan America Press Release from finish of the Dakar Rally

January 22, 2007 In his first racing foray into Africa, Casey McCoy brought the PAi bike home in a very respectable 31st place. Casey circled the pink lake in Dakar yesterday afternoon, successfully completing the 29th Dakar Rally. He was the 2nd American and 5th rookie in a field of very talented riders. Team Manager ... Continue reading

Sprint Nextel Statement Regarding Changes to Chase for the NEXTEL Cup

Media Contact: Kimberly Meesters, 704-634-3637 Kimberly.Meesters@sprint.com SPRINT NEXTEL STATEMENT REGARDING CHANGES TO the CHASE FOR THE NASCAR NEXTEL CUP HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ¯ January 22, 2006 ¯ Statement from Dean Kessel, director of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel, regarding changes to the Ch ... Continue reading

The Wait We Hate the Most: Consumers Driven to Frustration

ATLANTA--Waiting in line can be frustrating no matter where we are. But the most frustrating wait for Americans: cooling our heels at local department or division of motor vehicles (DMV) offices, closely followed by waiting to make purchases at retail outlets. A survey conducted for NCR Corporation by Opinion Research ... Continue reading

Back Better Than Ever: Philly Auto Show Returns on February 3

-- Nine-day event to feature 700 Vehicles, Body2Body Competition and More -- EAST NORRITON, Pa., Jan. 22 -- The 2007 Philadelphia International Auto Show, owned and produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), will open to the public on February 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ... Continue reading

AutoWay Toyota and LoJack Corporation Host 'Catch A Car Thief' Event

Event To Promote Effective Car Protection Measures PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Jan. 22 -- AutoWay Toyota, one of Central Florida's premier automotive retailers, and LoJack Corporation, the company responsible for the nation's leading anti-vehicular-theft innovation, will host its first annual "Catch A Car Thief" event on Thur ... Continue reading

Sealing Solutions (ISS) Offers Affordable Durability for Automotive and H.D. Diesel Applications

LANCASTER, Pa., Jan. 22 -- A new Tier One business called Interface Sealing Solutions (ISS) was launched today by parent company Interface Solutions Inc. (ISI). The business, which delivers engineered sealing solutions for the heavy- duty diesel, automotive drive train and other key market segments, enters the marketpl ... Continue reading

AutoMart.com Enhances Vehicle Listings with Carfax One Owner Highlight

CENTREVILLE, Va.--AutoMart.com and Carfax today launched a new enhancement to online listings that makes it easier for used car shoppers to find the car of their dreams. AutoMart.com will highlight any Carfax One Owner car listed by a subscribing dealer. Used car shoppers can quickly identify any car that had only one ... Continue reading

Toyota Thinking Green - Announces Zero Waste to Landfill

Toyota Motor Sales Headquarters Announces Zero Waste to Landfill TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today its Think Green! program, which achieves a high recycling rate and zero waste to landfill at TMS headquarters. Toyota's comprehensive Think Green! program sets an environm ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2007 Auction Highlights

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Barrett-Jackson Attendance Highlights: Attendance: over 250,000 Television Highlights: Television Coverage: 40 hours of live coverage on SPEED Website Highlights: Approximately - Monday: 11.7 million hits, Tuesday: 19 million, Wednesday: 23 million, Thursday: 23.1 million, Friday: 24.7 million, Satur ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche to Deliver Keynote Today at Washington Auto Show Media Day

--The Washington Auto Show: WHAT: Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and the Head of Mercedes Car Group, will be the keynote speaker at International Media Day for The 2007 Washington Auto Show (WAS), at 9:15 a.m., Tues., Jan. 23, at The Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Verno ... Continue reading

Passion for Collector Cars Drives Sales to over $110 Million at Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson Auction

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Collectors spent nearly US$112,000,000 at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., from Monday, January 15 – 21, 2007. Continued, strong demand made the event the most successful collector car auction in American history as bidders snapped up 1,271 total cars sol ... Continue reading

Test Shows PPG Windshield Improves Fuel Efficiency by Up to 4 Percent

Sungate(R) Windshield Reduces Air Conditioner Use; Could Save Drivers Up to $66 a Year in Gas PITTSBURGH, Jan. 22 -- PPG Industries is helping automotive manufacturers and car owners increase vehicle fuel efficiency up to 2 to 4 percent and save up to $66 per year in vehicle fuel costs by installing the Sungate infrare ... Continue reading