Jason Leffler Gateway International Raceway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Chassis: BR17 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Jason Leffler Quick Facts: · Jason Leffler has three starts for Braun Racing; Daytona (9th), Chicago (23rd), Loudon (29th) · Leffler has c ... Continue reading
Kelderman Built Tyler Walker Truck - Feature on NASCAR Nation tonight
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CCC Information Services Group Inc. Announces General Counsel Robert Guttman Will Leave the Company
CHICAGO--July 25, 2005--CCC Information Services Group Inc. announced today that Robert S. Guttman, its senior vice president, general counsel and secretary will leave the company to become vice president, general counsel and secretary of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , a leading provider of systems and services to ... Continue reading
Cendant Reports Results For Second Quarter 2005
- 2Q 2005 EPS from Continuing Operations Was $0.37 - 2Q 2005 Revenue Increased 8% to $4.7 Billion versus $4.4 Billion in 2Q 2004 - 2Q 2005 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Was $1.0 Billion - 2Q 2005 Free Cash Flow Was $702 Million - Company Announces Intent to Double Share Repurchase Target to $2 Billion NEW Y ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, July 25 -- think3, Inc., a leading supplier of industrial design and product development solutions, will host a breakfast during the Industrial Design Society of America's IDSA National Conference, with Erik Buell, chairman of Buell Motorcycles, as the keynote presenter. The breakfast will take place at 8:0 ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--July 25, 2005--Copart, Inc. , the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today announced the opening of its eighth salvage facility in the state of Florida. Located in Tallahassee, the new yard is a 34-acre greenfield facility and will provide service between o ... Continue reading
Dear eTimeBanker User, For your online banking protection, Bank of The West introducing new security feature at your eTimeBanker account. Here you need to create a secondary password. The Secondary Password will be asked if We detect change in your IP address. So, it will restrict unauthorized access on your account fr ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Announces Completion of the Pricing of Exchangeable Senior Note Offering
PHOENIX--July 25, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc. (the "company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that the company has completed the pricing of its private placement of $110.0 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured notes. In ad ... Continue reading
PENSACOLA, Fla.--July 25, 2005--A little more than two weeks after the first hurricane of the 2005 season struck the Florida Panhandle, the state's fourth largest auto insurer reports that it has settled 80 percent of its auto claims resulting from Hurricane Dennis. "The phones started ringing when Dennis came ashore o ... Continue reading
DATE CHANGE-NASCAR Conference Call with Greg Biffle
**PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGED DATE FOR THE GREG BIFFLE CONFERENCE CALL** NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Coast Media Members Only For the third straight year, a monthly NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference will be held strictly for media members on the West Coast. The call is sponsored by California Speedway, Infineon Ra ... Continue reading
Dennis Haysbert Named Grand Marshal of Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R)
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--July 25, 2005--Looking to add some exciting drama and thrilling action, Allstate has named its television spokesperson and actor Dennis Haysbert to be the Grand Marshal of this year's Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R). This year represents the 12th running of the race, which will be televised on NBC ... Continue reading
Fitch Expects to Rate WFS Financial 2005-3 Owner Trust
NEW YORK--July 25, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to WFS Financial 2005-3 Owner Trust asset-backed notes: -- $389,000,000 3.66838% class A-1 'F1+'; -- $713,000,000 4.11% class A-2 'AAA'; -- $325,000,000 4.25% class A-3A 'AAA'; -- $682,000,000 floating-rate class A-3B 'AAA'; -- $306,000,000 ... Continue reading
FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals This Weekend
FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET WHAT: 18th annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, the 15th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2005 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competito ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Looks To Turn Corner at Michigan Speedway
Jimmy Kite Looks To Turn Corner at Michigan Speedway BROOKLYN, Mich., July 25, 2005 - Jimmy Kite has never run an open wheel racecar on the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) here in the Irish Hill. However, the Stockbridge, Georgia-resident is looking at the two-mile, D-shaped oval as the potential turning-point in ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. notice of conference call for second quarter 2005 results
AURORA, ON, July 25 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 before the opening of the TSX and NYSE markets. Magna's quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2005 results will be ... Continue reading
New IMSATEC Steel Panel Plant to Begin Operations in the United States
MONTERREY, Mexico--July 25, 2005--Grupo Imsa (BMV:IMSA), through IMSATEC's U.S. subsidiary Metl-Span, today inaugurated a new insulated steel panel production facility in North Las Vegas. The US$8.5 million dollar investment increases Metl-Span's production capacity by 30% and gives the company production facilities in ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--July 25, 2005--Innovative new products drive the powersports industry, and at last week's national sales meeting in Nashville, Tenn., Polaris continued its tradition of introducing new products in every Division. The company unveiled more than a dozen new products in its ATV, RANGER utility vehicle and Vic ... Continue reading
Not So Easy: Former Champs Taken Down at The Tire Rack SCCA Solo Tour in Packwood
For Immediate Release Not So Easy: Former Champs Taken Down at The Tire Rack SCCA Solo Tour in Packwood PACKWOOD, Wash. (July 25, 2005) - Many former SCCA Solo national champions competed in this past weekend's The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Tour in Packwood, and some earned well-deserved wins. Others were brushed ... Continue reading
REMINDER: NHRA Luncheon on Wednesday
FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals PRESS LUNCHEON You are invited to the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals press luncheon on Wednesday, July 27, at McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant in picturesque Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. The event is held in advance of the race weekend, July 29-31, at Infineon Raceway. WHO: --G ... Continue reading
Robert S. Guttman Named Reynolds and Reynolds Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
DAYTON, Ohio, July 25 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that Robert S. Guttman (53) will be joining the company as vice president, general counsel and secretary. He succeeds Doug Ventura, who was promoted to executive vice president, Reynolds International and Corporate Services, earlier this year. G ... Continue reading
Step Ahead With Audi A3 Films Draw Voters From Around the World
Three Stories That Shed Light on Emerging Trends Across America Gather Thousands of Votes One 'People's Choice' Voter Will Win a Trip for Two to AFI FEST 2005 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 25 -- More than 5,000 votes have been cast in the "People's Choice Voting" for the high-definition films directed by the Step Ahead wit ... Continue reading
Two top fives for LeLiever at Peterborough
For immediate release; July 17, 2005 Two top fives for LeLiever at Peterborough Early night success for Barrie Honda/Georgian Pontiac//Thermoseal Industries Monte Carlo at Peterborough PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO Brad LeLiever had good reason to be wearing an ear-to-ear smile after the heat races at Peterborough Speedway on ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, July 25 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. PT) to discuss its fiscal 2005 third quarter financial results, operating performance and business ... Continue reading
USAC Release #196 - KUHN, MACLEOD WIN SPEEDROME RACES; RAIN TAKES OVER KENYON MIDGET FEATURE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-196 KUHN, MACLEOD WIN SPEEDROME RACES; RAIN TAKES OVER KENYON MIDGET FEATURE Brad Kuhn of Avon, Ind. and Canadian Alison MacLeod of Toronto scored 50-lap feature victories in the “Thursday Night Thunder” series last week at the Blossom Chevr ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-204 CLEMONS, MARTZ SCORE WEEKEND MIDWEST FOCUS WINS; SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULED AT BELLEVILLE Hoosiers Tate Martz of Rushville and Josh Clemons of Greenfield increased their career win totals over the weekend with one victory apiece in the USAC Mid ... Continue reading
USAC Release #206 - CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS RETURN TO TRACK THIS WEEKEND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-206 CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS RETURN TO TRACK THIS WEEKEND Fresh off a three-week break from action, the USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to the track Friday at Tri-County Motor Speedway in Hudson, N.C. as the mi ... Continue reading
USAC Release #207 - SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK AFTER WIN AT OSWEGO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-207 SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK AFTER WIN AT OSWEGO The USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series will buckle up and race for the second straight weekend, this time Friday at Adirondack International Speedway in Lowvill ... Continue reading
Some glitch apparently resulted in some people not receiving the CRA results yesterday via e-mail. Sorry for any inconvenience. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER STEELE, JONES, LEWIS, McCLISH, RODELA, GARDNER MARTZ, HARRIS, SCOTT, RANDOLPH & STEVENS ALL #1 Eleven different drivers hold leads in 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifier standings this week following heated action in USAC racing series last week. Top Earl's ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 25 -- Rick Schneider, president and CEO of FANUC Robotics America, Inc. will present "Save Your Factory" at the Management Briefing Seminar on Monday, August 1, in Traverse City, Mich. His discussion will highlight how North American manufacturers can improve their competitive positions and ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Triple Threat to Attack Portland
Hearn Motorsports Triple Threat to Attack Portland PORTLAND, Ore., July 25, 2005 - Hearn Motorsports will field three cars in the Star Mazda Series North American Championship presented by Goodyear at Saturday's Grand Prix of Portland. The team owned by open wheel star Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) opened the 2005 sea ... Continue reading
Michigan's Gage Products Expands Product Offerings
FERNDALE, Mich., July 25 -- Gage Products, a leading supplier of paint-system maintenance and closed-loop recycling services, is expanding its product offerings for the automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The Detroit-area company plans a 20 to 30 percent expansion of its patented paint- and sealant-line ... Continue reading
VALVOLINE USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 23, 2005 Perris, California Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.637; 2. Rickie Gaunt, 2A, Smiley-16.747; 3. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-16.768; 4. Mike Spencer, 44, Engstrom-16.830; 5. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-202 CRA SPRINTS HEAD FOR SKAGIT SPEEDWAY GARDNER CLOSES ON WILLIAMS WITH PERRIS VICTORY The Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series heads for Washington State this weekend for races at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. Friday and Saturday nights. A 3 ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-203 WYSONG WILL AIM AT FOUR STRAIGHT WHEN ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERIES RESUMES AUGUST 14 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series point leader Jimmy Wysong is on a roll! His victory in Saturday night's 40-lapper at Rocky Mount ... Continue reading
Riverside Motorsports Park Sponsors San Jose Grand Prix Trans-Am Entries
ATWATER, Calif.--July 25, 2005--Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC (www.RMPracing.com), developer of a new, world-class motorsports facility in California's Merced County, has entered two GT America (GTA) stock cars in the upcoming Cytomax Sport Drink 100 Trans-Am Race, which is part of the Taylor Woodrow San Jose Grand P ... Continue reading
- Same Store Sales up 4.1% for the Second Quarter - PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 25 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, announced today that following an analysis of its lease-related accounting policies and in consultation with its Audit Committee and Board of ... Continue reading
Top 3 finishes from AMR's Decals Unlimited 300
Attached are the top three divisional winners from the Decals Unlimited 300 held Saturday, July 23. Our next race will be Saturday, August 27. Gates open at 1:00, practice begins at 2:00, with the heat races beginning promptly at 5:00 p.m. Remaining race dates: a.. August 27 b.. September 24 c.. October 1 For informati ... Continue reading
SWANSON'S LEAD OVER HUNT NOW 12 WESTERN SPRINTS IDLE UNTIL STOCKTON AUGUST 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-200 Kody Swanson was Saturday night's fastest qualifier at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah, then finished fifth in the 40-lap feature event to take the Western Sprint Car point lead over Tony Hunt to 12 points going into an Augus ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-199 Davey Ray of Davenport, Iowa, who won last year's Pepsi "Mid-Summer Classic" at Eagle Raceway in Lincoln, Neb., returns for Tuesday's event at Lincoln in a new ride, with Lincoln's Klatt Motorsports. Ray will face a formidable field of Natio ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-198 The "Mopar Thunder" Sprint Car event at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio is just two weeks away, scheduled for Saturday night, August 6. Offering $200,000 in prize money, it is the richest non-winged Sprint car race in America. Levi Jon ... Continue reading
STEELE EYES IRP's "J.D. BYRIDER 100" STAYS UNDEFEATED ON PAVEMENT, LEADS MILWAUKEE WIRE-TO_WIRE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-197 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. continued his mastery of the pavement in the 2005 USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series Saturday, winning the longest (timewise) race in series history at the Milwaukee Mile. He now looks forward to the "J.D. Byride ... Continue reading
Gary Valade Joins Wabtec's Board of Directors
WILMERDING, Pa., July 25 -- Wabtec Corporation today announced that Gary C. Valade, a long-time auto industry executive, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Valade, 62, will serve as a member of the class of directors whose term expires at Wabtec's 2006 annual meeting, at which time he ... Continue reading
Sparta Commercial Services Obtains Secured Senior Credit Facility with New World Lease Funding
NEW YORK--July 25, 2005--Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTCBB: SRCO), an Internet-based sales finance and leasing company dedicated exclusively to the powersports industry, announced today that it has obtained a secured senior credit facility with New World Lease Funding, LLC. On an offering basis, subject to the pe ... Continue reading
TIM KENNEDY'S SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL ... IRWINDALE ... JULY 23, 2005
GN West, Lt Mdls, Spr Trks - By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Jul 23 - NASCAR's Grand National West Regional Series pulled into Irwindale Speedway Saturday for round five of the 12 race touring series that will visit nine tracks in six states (CA, AZ, WA, CO, OR and TX). With $104,895 in posted awards, 29 racing teams co ... Continue reading
This Week on TheCarConnection.com: Ford to Slash White-Collar Ranks, Flint Says Cheap Can Be Cool
DETROIT, July 25 -- Quality at the Big Three has soared -- three domestic brands nudging past perennial quality leader Lexus in the latest J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index -- so why don't America's car brands get any respect? Even General Motors' "car czar," Bob Lutz, admits he has a hard time believing Detroit c ... Continue reading
Haldex to Manufacture Compressors in China
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 25 -- Haldex announced today it has signed a License and Manufacturing Agreement with a subsidiary of ASIMCO Technologies Limited, located in Beijing, China, to manufacture a new Haldex designed twin-cylinder compressor. Haldex will market and service its new compressor in markets outside China. ... Continue reading
GoApply, Inc. Appoints Matthew Connelly as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 25 -- GoApply, Inc., a leading mortgage and financial services organization, announces the appointment of Matthew Connelly to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Connelly brings over 16 years of sales management, business development, technology and strategic sales ... Continue reading
GreenFuel Vice President to Participate on Expert Panel Discussion of Carbon Management Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas--July 25, 2005-- WHO: Marty Goldenblatt, VP of Sales, GreenFuel Technologies Corporation WHAT: Panel titled "Carbon Sequestration: Can Actual Practice Match the Hype?"; GreenFuel will present a white paper on "Carbon Capture" WHEN: Monday, July 25, 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Annual meeting of the National Associati ... Continue reading
IMPLANTATION C-TPAT GRATUIT Madame, Monsieur, Des changements importants sont survenus en 2005 concernant les mesures de sécurité mises en place par l'Agence des Douanes Américaines pour contrer le terrorisme. En effet, depuis le 25 mars 2005, la ligne FAST pour le passage rapide aux frontières américaines est ré ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--July 25, 2005--Chevron's Credit Card Enterprises (CCE) today announced the launch of its Chevron and Texaco Consumer Gift Card program at retail locations across the United States. Designed to build customer loyalty and offer a convenient payment method, the electronic gift cards -- previously availa ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Seattle Elimination Wrap
18th Annual NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Reaches Second Round Advance Auto Parts Team Satisfied With Seattle Results KENT, Wash. (July 24, 2005) Cruz Pedregon and the Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Ca ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--July 25, 2005--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: TPR; changing to PLI effective July 26, 2005) today announced that the Company was initiating actions under the restructuring program associated with the recently completed merger with Modine Manufacturing Company's aftermarket business. Under these ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Seattle Elimination Wrap
18th Annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon to the Second Round in Seattle ŒQ¹ Racing Improves on Consistency KENT, Wash. (July 24, 2005) Tony Pedregon and his Q Racing Nitro Funny Car, ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., July 25 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order for additional UQM(R) permanent magnet motor and controller systems from Eaton Corporation's Truck Components business unit for integration into Eaton's hybrid e ... Continue reading
WHAT: Seagate's recently announced, breakthrough automotive hard drive (EE25 Series) will make its first on-road appearance at the San Jose Grand Prix in a car driven by Dave Brown, the USTCC championship points leader. Brown is also a Seagate engineer. The automotive hard drive is designed to withstand extreme tempera ... Continue reading
Eaton's Cutler-Hammer(R) XT IEC Power Control Provides Complete OEM Solution for the Global Market
PITTSBURGH--July 25, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the release of XT IEC Power Control, a complete family of IEC-compliant industrial control solutions that gives panel builders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) the ability to deliver their equipment worldwide. Av ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America Receives 2005 Customer Value Enhancement Award From Frost & Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, July 25 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that Frost & Sullivan presented the company with the 2005 Customer Value Enhancement Award for its customer-first approach in the North American ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Receives Supplier of the Year Award From The Scotts Company
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 25 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced it has been named 2005 Supplier of the Year by The Scotts Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro, the world's leading lawn and garden company. The Supplier of the Year Award wa ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes
PHOENIX--July 25, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the "Company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that, subject to market and other conditions, the Company intends to offer $110 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured not ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - July 2005 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's July 2005 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the st ... Continue reading
Greyfield Sells Franchising Rights for Canada to Slateco International Group
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia--July 25, 2005--Greyfield Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GRYF) has sold franchising rights in Canada to Slateco International Group. The terms of the transaction are as follows: 1 Greyfield receives 200,000,000 shares of stock in Slateco with anti dilution rights 2 Greyfield receives $33,000 for ... Continue reading
Tier I Automotive Supplier Expands Tennessee Plant, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--July 25, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Japanese automotive supplier VIAM-Tennessee LP has just begun moving dirt in preparation for an expansion. For details on this development, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo. ... Continue reading
Victor H. Doolan Joins Sonic Automotive, Inc. Board of Directors
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that veteran auto industry leader, Victor H. Doolan, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Doolan recently retired from his position as President of Volvo Cars North America in March 2005. During his approximately three-year tenure ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Hosts Electronics University
DETROIT--July 25, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive When: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 -- School begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. -- Morning sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. -- Lunch served at 12 p.m. -- Afternoon sessions run from 12:50 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Where: Birmingham Conference Center 31301 Evergreen Ro ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin finishes in semis with highlight reel race (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA CarQuest Northwest Nationals Pacific Raceways Seattle, WA July 24th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT Race Day Summary Jeg Coughlin finishes in semis with highlight reel race In a race that's sure to make the highlights reels across the country, Jeg Coughli ... Continue reading
Driving Responsibly in the Outdoors
--Exploring the great outdoors is a year-round pastime, from hiking and biking to off-roading and extreme sports. The popularity of sport utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and trucks shows how much consumers crave an adventurous lifestyle. But unless it's done responsibly, four-wheeling could have a damaging effec ... Continue reading
Get Your License Plates at The Car Dealer
Washington DC July 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that ADP Dealer Services and Reynolds and Reynolds Co. Computerized Vehicle Registration Program was recently approved by Illinois, Automotive News reports. By signing on to the program, Illinois becomes the 21st state to approve the technology, which allows ve ... Continue reading
Inventor Offers Aftermarket ICE to EV Conversion Kit - What Do You Think?
EUREKA !! THE AUTOMOBILE WONDER EV KIT BREAKING THE WORLD RECORD. RUNS 300KM(APPROX) ON JUST A SINGLE CHARGE. NO HYBRID FUNCTIONING. PURELY ON BATTERY TECHNOLOGY! Dear Sir, Please do not ignore this mail...It is very important for your country... I am introducing myself as Mr. M.I. Gajjar. I am an inventor; I have made ... Continue reading
AutoInsurancePlanners.com Helps Auto Insurance Buyers Making Sense of Coverage Options
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--July 25, 2005--Property damage and injuries are the common items paid by auto insurance. If you want to get the best car insurance policy, say the experts at www.AutoInsurancePlanners.com, know all your coverage options to choose wisely and get the best rate. The five major categories of auto insurance ... Continue reading
Summernationals' Newcomer Brian Shirley Gives Veteran Performance
Team Press Release SUMMERNATIONALS¹ NEWCOMER BRIAN SHIRLEY GIVES VETERAN PERFORMANCE Contact: Michelle Petroff, (618) 406-6842 or michelle@michellepetroff.com CHATHAM, IL (July 24, 2005) The U.M.P. Summernationals has earned the reputation as the most intense, grueling challenge of a professional dirt late model te ... Continue reading
Small Badge Will Set Toyota's Hybrids Apart
Washington DC July 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that based on a new belief that hybrid owners want others to know they are environmentally conscious, Toyota will plan for more prominent emblems on its gas-electric SUVs, according to USA Today. Since hybrid versions of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX400h j ... Continue reading
Myth or Reality?; Vehicle Color Influences Rates and Insurers Can Charge Whatever They Want
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--July 25, 2005-- The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies Debunks Common Car Insurance Myths; Insurance Agents and Brokers Can Help Consumers Separate Fact From Fiction The color of a car influences how much it costs to insure it, Comprehensive coverage protects drivers in all situation ... Continue reading
Hella Earns Top Honors For LED Headlamp Concept
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 25 -- A prototype headlamp system developed by Hella in cooperation with Volkswagen has received top honors for innovation in a bi-annual competition held by Spain's Society of Automotive Engineers (Sociedad de Tecnicos de Automocion). Hella's LED headlamp came in first among 87 entries in voting ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--July 25, 2005-- CS5368 Single-Chip, Eight-Channel ADC Reduces Need for External Components While Delivering Superior Audio Quality With a focus on superior audio quality, Cirrus Logic Inc. has introduced the CS5368, an analog-to-digital (ADC) audio converter integrated circuit (IC) that eliminates the ne ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 4.4 million subscribers, has entered the motorcycle market with Harley-Davidson's exclusive 2006 FLHTCUSE Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide, the first ever motorcycle model equipped with a standard XM Sa ... Continue reading
RideCheck Offers Summer Ridesharing Across the USA and Canada!
NEW YORK--July 25, 2005--RideCheck, LLC announced today that it is ready for expanded summer rideshare operations across the USA and Canada at its website, www.RideCheck.com . RideCheck offers a secure online database of road trips spanning across North America. Vehicle owners and riders benefit from the service by sha ... Continue reading
NASCAR Hall of Fame: Atlanta Beyond the Numbers
ATLANTA--July 25, 2005--As NASCAR considers which city will receive an offer to be home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the stock car racing sanctioning body must weigh the various characteristics of each market. Each bid city has its own strengths. Location. Heritage. Financial sustainability. ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Intent to Refinance Existing Indebtedness
PHOENIX--July 25, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the "Company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced a proposed refinancing that includes the execution of a new asset-based senior credit facility expected to consist of a $250 million senior secured revolving ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25 -- Health care costs for automotive suppliers are rising and potential solutions to contain these costs will be the central focus of a Thursday, Aug. 4 session of the 2005 Management Briefing Seminars (MBS). The annual seminars, directed by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), take place ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 25, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ------------------ ---------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------- -- ... Continue reading
Find Vacation Fuel Costs before Hitting the Road
ORLANDO, Fla.--July 25, 2005--Travelers planning late summer vacations can find out how much they will need to budget for fuel before they even back out of the driveway with a handy online tool, the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator. "This functionality is intended to help travelers budget for fuel costs even when they are not ... Continue reading
Lifestyle Custom Car Show Makes Dallas Stop in Nationwide Tour
IRVINE, Calif.--July 25, 2005--Vision Entertainment brings the 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) tour to Dallas' Market Hall August 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight. HIN, presented by Valvoline Synpower, is the largest lifestyle custom car show in the nation and the only one of its kind that brings together all ... Continue reading
Accurate GPS Mapping Key to Fighting Southern California Wildfires
GPS and Mapping Professionals Gather for Largest Mapping Event in the Nation; Share Latest in GPS and How It's Being Used All Around You SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 25 -- Thousands of map enthusiasts are flocking to the San Diego Convention Center July 26th - 29th. But they aren't talking paper maps: These GIS -- or Geog ... Continue reading
Kia Motors celebrates groundbreaking ceremony of US operation in California
News CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors celebrates groundbreaking ceremony of U.S. operations in California - The new campus-style facility in Irvine, CA represents an invest ... Continue reading
Analog Devices: Powering Maxtrack's Vehicle Tracking System
Analog Devices will announce that Blackfin is being use the drive the Maxtrack MTC-500, a vehicle tracking system using the ADI processor for GPS, GSM/EDGE, digital audio and network camera functionality. I thought this might make for an interesting bit of online news; if you're interested, I'd be happy to set up time ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Birmingham preview
seven driving styles Rob Bunker made good use of his six-week hiatus between Formula BMW USA races. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver isolated and honed elements of his performance in two race cars – his No. 18 AIM Autosport Formula BMW FB2 and a higher-horsepower Formula Renault 2000. He worked on driving styles suc ... Continue reading
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MAZDA / RX8 2004 Manufacturer : MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V325000 Recall Date : JUL 18, 2005 Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27800 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER F ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces Acura brand in China
Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (LSE: HNDA.L) today announced plans to introduce Acura brand automobiles in China. Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (HMCI), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, will import Acura products and market them through a dedicated Acura dealer n ... Continue reading
Stevens can't get a break, is out in first round in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Dates: July 22-24, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS CAN'T GET A BREAK, IS OUT IN FIRST ROUND I ... Continue reading
CARRIER BOYZ RACING: McClenathan drops close race
CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 18TH ANNUAL NHRA CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NATIONALS PACIFIC RACEWAYS - SEATTLE JULY 22-24, 2005 Qualified: # 9 (4.598 sec ... Continue reading
Troxel continues to climb in performance in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Dates: July 22-24, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL CONTINUES TO CLIMB IN PERFORMANCE KENT, Was ... Continue reading
reen 20th, Crosby 39th in Salute to Troops 250
Green 20th, Crosby 39th in Salute to Troops 250 Fountain, Co. – Mark Green finished 29th and Kin Crosby ended up 39th in the Salute to the Troops 250 at Pikes Peak International Raceway on Saturday. Green started in 27th position in the BMAR Support Our Troops Chevrolet and worked his way up to 20th by the end of ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Overcomes Heat to Take Two Milwaukee Open-Wheel Top-15 Finishes
Jimmy Kite Overcomes Heat to Take Two Milwaukee Open-Wheel Top-15 Finishes WEST ALLIS, Wisc., July 24, 2005 - If there was ever a concern about the physical fitness of driver Jimmy Kite, the Stockbridge, Georgia-resident put them to rest this weekend at the historic Milwaukee Mile. Despite incredibly high temperatures ... Continue reading
Scelzi gains on Force, loses ground to Hight in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Dates: July 22-24, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI GAINS GROUND ON FORCE IN SEATTLE, BUT HIGHT ... Continue reading
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