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Saturday, March 24, 2007

Robert E. Petersen, Founder of Hot Rod, Motor Trend Magazines and Benefactor of the Petersen Automotive Museum Passes On at 80

Robert E. Petersen, Founder of Hot Rod, Motor Trend Magazines and Benefactor of the Petersen Automotive Museum Passes On at 80

Los Angeles California; March 23, 2007; Robert E. Petersen, an entrepreneur who single-handedly created the largest special-interest publishing company in America, was instrumental in the evolution of the hot-rodding culture, and who, with his wife Margie, realized his dream of establishing an educational museum to pay ... Continue reading

Taxi Innovation at the New York Auto Show

Taxi Innovation at the New York Auto Show

Design Trust for Public Space exhibit to shine spotlight on NYC icon NEW YORK, March 23 -- In honor of the 100th anniversary of the modern-day taxi in New York City, the 2007 New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) will host the Design Trust for Public Space's exhibit of innovative taxi prototypes that could ush ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Named 7th Largest Global Tire Manufacturer

Hankook Tire Named 7th Largest Global Tire Manufacturer

Hankook Tire was recently listed as the world's seventh largest tire manufacturer in terms of global sales by an independent, third party industry source. This rise up the global ladder is attributed to Hankooks superior quality, high performance, and commitment to developing new technology. Please see the release belo ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Memphis Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Memphis Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK, MEMPHIS, TENN. Friday, March 23, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 PIERCE, HARKER SET THE QUALIFYING BAR AT MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Brandon Pierce opened qualifying at the NHRA Mid-S ... Continue reading

Aluminum Industry States Position on Climate Change U.S. Legislative Policy

Aluminum Industry States Position on Climate Change U.S. Legislative Policy

WASHINGTON--The Aluminum Industry today has made public its “Position on Climate Change Policies.” This action follows Aluminum Association member meetings in Washington and a ballot vote of its board. “We believe that it is important for the U.S. aluminum industry to assume a leadership position in this ... Continue reading

Statement from Don Schumacher Racing regarding Eric Medlen

Statement from Don Schumacher Racing regarding Eric Medlen

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STATEMENT FROM DON SCHUMACHER RACING REGARDING ERIC MEDLEN ­ March 23, 2007 All of us at Don Schumacher Racing are deeply saddened by the passing of Eric Medlen. Eric was a rival o ... Continue reading

NHRA STATEMENT: PASSING OF ERIC MEDLEN

NHRA STATEMENT: PASSING OF ERIC MEDLEN

NHRA President Tom Compton statement on the passing of Eric Medlen Words cannot describe how everyone at NHRA is feeling after the passing of one of our brightest young stars, Eric Medlen. He earned his way to the top through hard work and perseverance and, in doing so, gained the respect of his fellow competitors. Eri ... Continue reading

Volvo to Complete Purchase of Nissan Diesel

Volvo to Complete Purchase of Nissan Diesel

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--When the acceptance period for Volvo's offer for Nissan Diesel expired yesterday, Volvo had received a total of roughly 96 % of the shares outstanding. Since Volvo has received more than two thirds of the shares in Nissan Diesel, a process is now being initiated to redeem the remaining shares outstan ... Continue reading

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