Top Speed Traps In The U.S.A. Waunakee, WI -- May 23, 2007 -- Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. As people prepare for their holiday trips, they should be on the lookout for speed traps. Nothing can ruin a vacation more quickly than an undeserved speeding ticket. As a public service, t ... Continue reading
GE Unveils First Hybrid Road Locomotive
LOS ANGELES--GE today announced the debut of its one-of-a-kind hybrid road locomotive at its Ecomagination event in Los Angeles. GE's Evolution Hybrid locomotive will be unveiled tomorrow, May 24, at LA's historic Union Station to demonstrate the progress that GE's Transportation business is making in developing a frei ... Continue reading
Cars.com Expands Online Partnership Network With Terra Networks
New Partnership With Terra.com Connects Advertisers With Spanish-Speaking Car Buyers CHICAGO, May 23 -- Cars.com (http://www.cars.com/) announced today an exclusive partnership with Terra.com, a leading Spanish-language online portal. Cars.com's complete inventory of more than 2 million new and used vehicles will appea ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Partners With Neighboring States to Enforce Seat Belt Law
Police Will Conduct 18 Hours of Continuous Border-to-Border Enforcement HARRISBURG, Pa., May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seatbelt enforcement will be stretching border-to-border across Pennsylvania and its neighboring states for the first time ever on May 25. More than 300 local departments and Pennsylvania State Pol ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Announces Retail Market Share Gains
ELKHART, Ind.--Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced retail market share improvements for the first quarter of 2007. Retail registrations as reported by Statistical Surveys, Inc. improved in several product categories in the first quarter. Share of Class A diesel motorhomes increased 18.1% from a year earlier and C ... Continue reading
ALMS (LIME ROCK) - IT'S ON TO LE MANS FOR SERIES' BEST
Audi has entered three factory diesel-powered R10 TDIs for the 75th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the first five rounds of the American Le Mans Series now in the books, it's time to focus on the greatest race in the world - the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Twelve teams from the American Le Mans Series, including two ... Continue reading
AAA Helps Consumers Fight High Gas Prices with Web Sites, Tips, Gas Rebate Credit Card
ORLANDO, Fla.--With soaring gas prices squeezing many household budgets, AAA is helping consumers with tips on how to save gas, Web sites dedicated to fuel information and a gas rebate credit card. When fuel prices rise to new record levels, motorists have an understandable interest in finding out why, and need informa ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Rolex Series GT Teams Go Cross-Country
After completing Round 5 of their 13-race 2007 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve GT schedule last Saturday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the teams and drivers loaded up and headed east for Mondayâs Round 6, the Grand-Am GT Classic at Lime Rock Park (SPEED, 3:00 p.m. ET). Whi ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (CHARLOTTE) - Cup Series News & Notes
⢠Gordon Averaging 181 Points Per Race Over Last 6 Races<p> ⢠Gordon Made âLeft Turnâ To Stock Car Racing<p> ⢠Legends Combine: Bill Elliott Driving for Wood Brothers<p> ⢠Kasey Kahne Wants to Start Rebound â Now<p> ⢠Loop Data Explains Johnsonâs Dominance at Loweâs Mot ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NEWS AND NOTES
1. Road to Indy: Rice hopes to follow âBuddy Systemâ to 2007 success<P> 2. Gruning joins Indy Racing as vice president of sales<P> 3. Foreman joins Panther Racingâs ownership group<P> 4. Giebler honored as â500âsâ Fastest Rookie<P> 5. ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - Crew Chief Fined, Suspended For Lowe's Infraction
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2007) â NASCAR announced today that Lance Hooper, crew chief of the No. 13 Chevrolet, has been fined $1,000, suspended from NASCAR until June 6, 2007, and from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He also was placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007. ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS 500 (INDIANAPOLIS) - VINTAGE INDY CARS TO LAP IMS ON MILLER LITE CARB DAY
The sights, sounds and smells of past Indianapolis 500-Mile Races will be on display and in motion on Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At 3:30 p.m. – the same time the Miller Lite Carb Day concert featuring Kid Rock begins – fans seeking more traditional entertainment will en ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops High Output Power Control Unit and Battery Cooling System for Hybrid Vehicles
New Products are Installed on Lexus LS600h, LS600hL KARIYA, Japan, May 23 -- DENSO Corporation has developed a high output power control unit (PCU) and a battery cooling system for hybrid vehicles. The products are installed on the Lexus LS600h and the Lexus LS600hL, which were launched in May by Toyota Motor Corporati ... Continue reading
Memorial Weekend: Traffic Congestion, Record Gas Prices, and Heat
While the last Monday in May is historically significant in that it marks the day citizens pause to mourn the many men and women who lost their lives on freedomâs battlefield, this hectic time of year has also come to be known as the official start of the nationâs peak summer driving season. And as expected, ... Continue reading
Some U.S. Gasoline-Price Relief May Come Next Month
Washington DC May 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that record gasoline prices are expected to continue until at least June because of continuing production problems at U.S. refineries and low imports, the head of the Energy Information Administration said. Guy Caruso told the Wall Street Journal that U.S. retai ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Flexible-fuel Corolla Models for Brazil
Tokyo â TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that Toyota do Brasil Ltda. (TDB) plans to begin selling two new Corollas, the locally produced 100% bioethanol-compatible Corolla Flex and Corolla Fielder Flex. TDB, which is TMC's sales and manufacturing subsidiary in Brazil, unveiled the flexible-fuel vehic ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Declares Second Quarter 2007 Dividend
DETROIT, May 23 -- 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 June 28, 2007 to stockholders of record on all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of June 7, 2007. AAM is a world leader in the ma ... Continue reading
Spongetech CEO Updates Shareholders on Company Progress
NEW YORK--Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: SPNG - News) CEO Michael Metter has been busy the past few months with manufacturing to meet sales demands of over 4.5 million dollars over the 750,000 units to be delivered for sale here in the U.S., South America and is meeting with Western European countries for ex ... Continue reading
Mizati Revenues Rise 35% in 2006, Expects Sales to Double in 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 23 -- Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels, Inc. , a distributor of high-quality luxury alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks announced its sales have hit record highs each consecutive year since 2003. Total revenue for fiscal year 2006 was $4,162,915, an increase of 35%, ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. (TAUG) (OTCBB:TAMG), a global leader in transportation services and sustainable energy development, today announced the deployment of 30 new buses serving three new routes in the capital city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. This deployment represents an important milestone in ... Continue reading
More Than 115,000 XM-Equipped Certified GM Vehicles Projected To Be Sold in 2007, Increasing to 168,000 for 2008 WASHINGTON, May 23 -- XM , the nation's leading satellite radio service, and General Motors Corp. today launched a satellite radio trial program for GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned V ... Continue reading
Thomas F. McDonald Appointed Mazda's Midwest Communications Representative
IRVINE, Calif., May 23 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that automotive industry PR-veteran Thomas McDonald will represent MNAO, handling public and media relations for the company's nine Midwestern states. In addition, McDonald will serve as a strategic communications counselor. Based in Roche ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Renesas Technology America, Inc. today announced a new system-on-chip (SoC) solution with significant performance and capability enhancements for car navigation systems and other in-vehicle car information system products. The single-chip SH7775 32-bit processor, running at speeds up to 600MHz, achiev ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Automotive Group, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: RCAU), an automotive software and technology development company, announced today that it has concluded the acquisition of The Intellimark Group (TIG), a dynamic online automotive solutions company. Through the acquisition, RCAU has transformed its entire ... Continue reading
RALLY (CHICAGO) - NAVIGON Inaugural Navigator's Run Road Rally
NAVIGON's U.S. Product Debut Directs Navigators in Cross-country Quest CHICAGO, May 23 -- NAVIGON, a leading provider of navigation products and solutions, will provide its new NAVIGON 7100 series navigation devices to steer teams across the finish line in the first-ever Navigator's Run, a 3,000-mile cross-country moto ... Continue reading
Volvo: Information Regarding New Capital Structure
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--As a part of the redemption procedure approved by the Annual General Meeting 4 April 2007, AB Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) carried out a share split where each share was split into six shares, of which one redemption share. Upon completion of the redemption procedure the redemption shares are redeem ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. Invites Shareholders to Attend Its Annual Meeting
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTCBB:HYEG) (HEC) announced today that all shareholders are welcome to attend its annual meeting which is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Algona, Iowa. At the meeting the Companyâs founder, Ted Hollinger, and key management will present a detailed pres ... Continue reading
Austria Antriebstechnik AG (ATB) Acquires British Company Laurence Scott & Electromotors
SPIELBERG, Germany and NORWICH, England, May 23 -- - High Margin Motors for Oil and Gas Industry - Ideal Addition in British Market - Increase in ATB Group EBIT Margin Vienna listed Austria Antriebstechnik AG (ATB) is continuing its rapid expansion. It is now announcing a further bolt-on acquisition, following the acqu ... Continue reading
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, May 23 -- From Friday 25th May 2007, the UK Minister of State for Transport has confirmed it is illegal to continue to manufacture, market non approved metal bull bars (no sale is necessary to be breaking the law) and sell metal bull bars that do not comply with the new EU legislation (Directive ... Continue reading
NHRA (CHARLOTTE) - RON CAPPS TO GUEST ON 'TRACKSIDE'
Ron Capps, driver of the Brut Revolution Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car and points leader of the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car class after seven of 23 events, will be a guest on Speed Channel's "Trackside" this Friday, May 25. The show, airing in advance of the NASCAR Nextel Cup's Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's ... Continue reading
Green Express is America's First Courier to Switch to Hybrid Electric Cars
ATLANTA--The problem is dependency on fossil fuel. An Atlanta courier is working on a creative solution. âWhen gas hit $3 a gallon last year, we knew it was time to start buying hybrid electric cars,â says Jay Holgate, owner of Green Express â the first courier in the country to move its fleet to hybrids ... Continue reading
Major Conference on Responsible Innovation Held to Mark Ingeo(TM) NatureWorks(R) Earth Month
LONDON, May 23 -- Leading European brands - including a gardening product manufacturer, a bottled water company, a fashion label, a car manufacturer and a non-profit business association - gathered here today to discuss and showcase their new, innovative and responsible products. Moderated by Jessica Price-Brown from R ... Continue reading
Spectacular Growth of the Green Energy Market
LONDON, May 23 -- The Green Energy sector is growing at breathtaking speed, driven by the challenges of climate change, surely unprecedented in our time. Globally, it has already become a multi-billion dollar industry, with very high growth potential which is attracting record investment. Over the last few years, eco-i ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ to Expand Business Scope With New Awards From Major European Automotive Customer
CHICAGO, March 23 -- NAVTEQ , a leading provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced BMW Group has selected it as the primary map supplier on BMW Group's newest navigation system and to lead a new pan-European marketing and distribution campaign for map updates. NAVT ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies to Meet Vehicle Requirements of European Low Emission Zones
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA:CDI), an innovation leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions today announced that it has developed a range of retrofit emissions control technologies, called Purifier, to meet the requiremen ... Continue reading
FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS JURY VERDICT THAT SHELBY BREACHED LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH WILHELM MOTOR WORKS WOODLAND HILLS, CA â May 22, 2007 â Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. received a setback in its ongoing lawsuit against Jon Wilhelm and Wilhelm Motor Works, when a federal court judge recently upheld the jury ver ... Continue reading
High Gasoline Costs U.S. Consumers Extra $20 bln
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2007; Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reported that the jump in U.S. gasoline prices this year has so far drained consumers of an extra $20 billion, or about $146 for each passenger car in the country, the Government Accountability Office told Congress on Tuesday. The national price for regular unle ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Q1 2007 Results
PHILADELPHIA-- The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (first quarter) ended May 5, 2007. Operating Results First Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2007 were $546,013,000, as com ... Continue reading
Nissan QASHQAI Awarded Five Stars By Euro NCAP
TRAPPES, France, May 22 -- - Receives Record Points for Adult Occupant Protection Nissan Motor Co.'s popular new QASHQAI model has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle. QAS ... Continue reading
Every Penny Counts: Fuel-Saving Tips for DC-Area Memorial Day Motorists
Up to 25 Percent Savings Possible WASHINGTON, May 22 -- With some 450,000 DC-area residents expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day -- and gas prices at an all-time high -- Ford Motor Company is rolling out a way to ease the pain at the pump and reduce gasoline usage. The U.S. Department of Energy says aggressive d ... Continue reading
With Gas Prices Skyrocketing, Cars.com Identifies Cars that Deliver Best Bang for Your Buck
CHICAGO, May 22 -- As the price of gas continues to reach record highs, more car shoppers are making fuel efficiency a top priority. While gas mileage typically takes center stage, combining the sticker price of a car with its predicted lifetime fuel cost can offer consumers a guide to their overall savings during the ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive To Launch Belt Drive Electrically Powered Steering in North America & Europe
LIVONIA, Mich., May 22 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp , today unveiled its Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) Belt Drive system that will launch on North American models in 2008 and European models in 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO) Belt drive st ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches Credit Center
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announces the launch of the siteâs credit center, a groundbreaking feature designed to drive in-market, credit-challenged car shoppers to AutoTrader.com dealer customers who offer special-financing and âBuy Here Pay Hereâ services. The c ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Break Ground for New $730 million Phoenix Engine Plant
- Chrysler Group to invest $730 million in new Southeast Michigan engine plant - New engine plant part of $3 billion Chrysler Group "Powertrain Offensive" - New V-6 engine to provide increased fuel efficiency What: Chrysler Group will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the Company's V-6 Phoenix Engine ... Continue reading
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