Enterprise Rent-A-Car Bucks Industry Trend by Not Raising Rates for Corporate Customers
ST. LOUIS--Aug. 24, 2005-- Company keeping prices among lowest in corporate rental industry by honoring existing contracts and saying 'no' to across-the-board rate hikes On the heels of recent announcements by competitors to raise rates for their business customers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental ... Continue reading
NHRA MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES SCHEDULE
51st ANNUAL MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES SCHEDULE Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2005 INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Media information only, not for publication Monday, Aug. 29 3 p.m. (ET) Skoal Showdown teleconference Driver guests include: John Force, Gary Scelzi, Tommy Johnson Jr. and Eric Medlen To join the teleconfer ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Aims Local Team Towards Mid-Ohio Success
Shane Lewis Aims Local Team Towards Mid-Ohio Success LEXINGTON, Oh., August 24, 2005 - Shane Lewis plans to use this week's EMCO Gears Classic to help return the Ohio-based Southard Motorsports team to its early season success. The Jupiter, Florida-resident is in his second season driving in the Grand American Rolex Sp ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan 350 Z Roadster Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring Edition ``Sports car'' may be a difficult term to define, but Nissan's ``Z Car'' has always been a fine example of the genre ever since the original 240Z made its debut back in 1970. That car not only had first-rate straight-line and cornering abil ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: NHRA Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 TOP QUALIFIER HINES SEEKS SECOND VICTORY IN THIRD START IN 15TH ANNUAL RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE CLERMONT, Ind. - Andrew Hines will headline a special eight-motorcycle field from the No. 1 qualifying position as he seeks his second consecutive vict ... Continue reading
Raffle Offers Race Fans The Ultimate Experience In Toledo
Raffle Offers Race Fans The Ultimate Experience In Toledo Lexington, North Carolina (8-24-05) - - Andy Belmont Media, Inc. and the Bootie® Beer Racing team will offer one racing fan a dream come true next Friday night from Toledo Speedway. The team will hold a raffle at next Thursday’s first annual AR ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Debuts Its Smallest Plug and Play Radios for Vehicles
Starmate Replay and SIRIUS One Available at Retail in October NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced the introduction of two of its most compact and user-friendly "Plug & Play" radios for vehicles, which are scheduled to be available at retail this October. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn ... Continue reading
More Than One-Half of Current Rear-Seat Entertainment System Owners Report Wanting Their Next Vehicle to Also Include a Rear-Seat Entertainment System WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- The Panasonic rear-seat entertainment (RSE) in the Lexus GX 470 system ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction, according to ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Drive Carefully as Schools Open
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 25 -- In its 58th annual School's Open - Drive Carefully campaign, AAA Chicago reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for children heading back to school. "Children get caught up in the excitement of 'back-to-school' season and forget to look out for cars," said Beth Mosher, spokesperson for AA ... Continue reading
'Flying Cars Ready to Take Off' National 'Highway in the Sky' Program Sept. 29
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2005--Ever dream of avoiding traffic jams by commuting to work by plane, or traveling coast-to-coast without the usual airport hassle or delays? You too can become a commuternaut if you opt to take the high road to travel that "Highway in the Sky" sometime in your current lifetime. That's the word fr ... Continue reading
$100 Million Economic Impact for Arizona and National Award Result of $3 Million Grant
Arizona MEP Facilitates Program that is Adding Jobs and Creating New Revenue SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25 -- Arizona is home to some of the nation's most innovative high-tech companies, yet many of these companies are forced to look outside the United States for workers because they can't find employees who have the nece ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 25, 2005--Fel-Pro(R) has published a record-breaking master catalog supplement featuring 418 new part numbers - including 21 new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS(R) multi-layer steel head gaskets -- covering a broad range of popular domestic and import engines. Fel-Pro gaskets, "The Gaskets Professionals ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 25, 2005--Aberdeen Group recently recognized Tellabs, Inc., a supplier of wireless and wireline solutions for telecommunications service providers, as a leader in strategic service management. Tellabs was selected from more than 50 nominations, and is featured in Aberdeen Group's new report: "Best Pr ... Continue reading
American Sterling Bank Joins the Finance Express Auto Finance Program
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with American Sterling Bank (ASB) to join its online auto finance program. ASB is headquartered in the subur ... Continue reading
Amerigon to Present at the Roth Capital Partners Conference in New York City
DEARBORN, Mich.--Aug. 25, 2005--Amerigon Inc. today announced that President and CEO Daniel R. Coker is scheduled to make an investor presentation at the Roth Capital Partners NY Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The conference is being held Sept. 7-8 at the Westin Times Square in New York Ci ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2005--Arch Investment Conferences, Inc., www.archconferences.com is proud to announce its Fall conference series beginning Tuesday September, 13, 2005, 8:00am to 1:30pm, in New York at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, 37 East 64th Street, New York City. Tobin Smith of ChangeWave is the featured guest panelis ... Continue reading
Branson, Missouri Takes Sting Out of Gas Prices
BRANSON, Mo., Aug. 25 -- Branson, Missouri is taking the sting out of rising gas prices by offering visitors Gas Buster Discount Cards worth up to $50 off show and attraction tickets, lodging, meals and retail purchases when they spend just $20 on gas during their trips to town through October 31. Log on to http://www. ... Continue reading
Columbia Premiere of Mercury Mountaineer, Milan: One Bucks Trend, the Other Sets One
WHAT: The Columbia debut of what Lincoln Mercury calls "The Safety & Style Tour" -- showcasing the 2006 Mountaineer and Milan production models, which won't be on sale until the Fall. Mountaineer bucks the trend in an SUV market fragmented by rising gas prices and the advent of car-based SUVs. For 2006, it is quieter, ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), the leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology will be installed on new trucks purchased by eight more commercial truck fleets across the country. Each of the e ... Continue reading
FEV Sponsors Engine Dynamics Workshop
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- FEV Engine Technology will participate in an engine dynamics simulation software workshop on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event is being conducted by MSC Software and FEV is an event sponsor. Discussion of new features in the latest release of "MSC.ADAMS/Engine po ... Continue reading
Fitch Places Johnson Controls on Rating Watch Negative
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2005--Fitch Ratings has placed the senior unsecured and commercial paper ratings of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) on Rating Watch Negative, following the announcement that the company has agreed to acquire York International for approximately $3.2 billion in cash and assumed debt. In its review of the ... Continue reading
GDX Announces David Thursfield as Executive Chairman
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- GDX Automotive today announced that David W. Thursfield, current Chairman of Cerberus Automotive Group, has taken on the additional responsibilities of Executive Chairman of GDX Automotive. Mr. Thursfield will also replace Morris C. Rowlett as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Row ... Continue reading
GEICO Puts CAT Teams on Standby for Tropical Storm Katrina
Company Broadcasts 1-800 Number to Speed up Claims Assistance MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 25 -- GEICO's Catastrophe Response Teams (CAT) are on standby, ready to assist if Tropical Storm Katrina touches down in the Southeastern Florida area and vehicles are damaged. GEICO is also broadcasting its 1-800-841-3000 number on local r ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 25, 2005--IDS Worldwide Solutions, Inc., (Pink Sheets:IDWS) announced today the Company's Revenue and Earnings Guidance for its Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2005. IDS Worldwide Solutions, Inc. - http://www.ids-worldwide.com - fiscal year runs from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. In the first 60 days ... Continue reading
Legendary Brand Partners With Legendary Band
New Mercedes-Benz R-Class Goes On Tour With The Rolling Stones MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 25 -- At Mercedes-Benz USA, the "R" in the new R-Class could stand for "Rock-and-Roll" as the company's newest vehicle introduces a new sports tourer segment by going on tour with the Rolling Stones. As the official automobile partner o ... Continue reading
Meteor the Monster Truck Company, LLC Announces Licensing Agreement With RC2 Corporation
NEW YORK and OAKBROOK, Ill., Aug. 25 -- Meteor the Monster Truck Company, LLC today announced a new licensing agreement with RC2 Corporation . Under the terms of the agreement, RC2 obtains the rights to certain toy, collectible and infant products associated with the Meteor the Monster Truck(TM) property. Initial toy p ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S HUBINETTE SEEKS FORMULA D CHAMPIONSHIP AT IRWINDALE
NEWS RELEASE August 25, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE SEEKS CHAMPIONSHIP AT IRWINDALE Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's Samuel Hubinette is accustomed to being the center of attention. As the pilot of the Mopar SRT10 D ... Continue reading
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Aug. 25 -- The wheels are greased for multinational producers of automotive lubricants after government deregulation of the Indian petroleum market. French oil and gas producer TOTAL has seized a prime opportunity and has entered into an agreement with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries to sell ... Continue reading
puraDYN Appoints Two New Board Members; New Directors from Commercial and Military Sectors
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Aug. 25, 2005--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (Pink Sheets:PFTI) announced today the appointment of two new members, Charles W. Walton, PhD. and Lt. General (Ret) John S. Caldwell, to its Board of Directors. The new appointments will replace Ottavio Serena and Peter Stephaich, both of who ... Continue reading
Raytheon Selected to Provide Open-Road Tolling Systems in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2005 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Transportation Commission today approved Raytheon Company as the prime contractor to develop, build and maintain open-road toll collection systems in Texas. Once implemented, Texas' open road tolling system will include the mos ... Continue reading
Researchers Offer Solution to Manufacturing Education Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Educational researchers and an automotive industry veteran presented a solution today to the crisis in attracting and training manufacturing workers for the 21st Century. "Agile Learning for Agile Manufacturing: An e-Learning Model," was delivered at the Society for Advanced Learning Technology ( ... Continue reading
Savannah Premiere of Mercury Mountaineer, Milan: One Bucks Trend, the Other Sets One
WHAT: The Savannah debut of what Lincoln Mercury calls "The Safety & Style Tour" -- showcasing the 2006 Mountaineer and Milan production models, which won't be on sale until the Fall. Mountaineer bucks the trend in an SUV market fragmented by rising gas prices and the advent of car-based SUVs. For 2006, it is quieter, ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.16 per share payable October 21, 2005, to shareholders of record as of October 7, 2005. About Superior Industries ... Continue reading
The Hartford Works with XDimensional to Speed Process of Auto and Homeowners Insurance Placement
Direct system linkage brings straight-through policy processing to agents who use Nexsure(TM) agency management system HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 25 -- Placing personal lines business with The Hartford just got faster for insurance agents that use Nexsure agency management system from XDimensional Technologies Inc. These ag ... Continue reading
Towing Troubles: Danger On America's Road
New Study of Americans Who Tow Finds Many Lack Recommended Safety Precautions While Towing Accidents, Deaths are on the Rise MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25 -- You've seen them on the highway -- the oversized boat on a too-small trailer, the overloaded pickup with its cargo ready to topple into the roadway and the rickety camper sw ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Aug. 25, 2005--Today, Flexcar, the nation's leading carsharing provider, was designated as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM), a partnership program designed to cut traffic ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 24, 2005 – Pontoon Beach (Granite City), Illinois – Tri-City Speedway FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Jerry Coons, Jr. (#11 Wilke-Pak), 2. Cole Carter (#7 Carter), 3. Daniel Adler (#50x Adler), 4. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Offers Great Lease Deals on Jetta and Passat Models
Washington DC August 25, 2005; The AIADA reported that Volkswagen has come up with their own way of increasing sales, and it has nothing to do with employee pricing. The Wall Street Journal reports VW is pushing lease deals on certain new models with just 1.9 percent APR on car loans. The deals are also designed to spe ... Continue reading
Moody’s is the Latest to Slash GM, Ford Debt; UAW Near Ready to Work Out Compromise with GM
Washington DC August 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that GM and Ford’s ability to borrow money at a reasonable cost worsened Wednesday as Moody’s became the latest in a line of credit rating agencies to move the two automakers to “junk” status as a result of continued operating losses i ... Continue reading
GM Demonstrates Future Technologies to Improve Future Powertrain Efficiency
MILFORD, Mich. – General Motors today demonstrated to automotive journalists a host of advanced powertrain technologies it is developing to both reduce emissions and improve the efficiency and performance of its internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions and hybrid systems. The company also revealed tec ... Continue reading
Auto Network UK Received 'Award of Excellence 2005' from the Institute of Transport Management
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Aug. 25, 2005--Auto Data Network (OTC Pink Sheets: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry, today announced that Auto Network UK, has been conferred with the prestigious 'Award of Excellence 2005' accreditation by The Institute ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster Signs Traffic Information Deal With Garmin
CRANFIELD, England, August 25 -- Trafficmaster PLC ("Trafficmaster" or the "Company") today announces that RAC Trafficmaster Telematics has signed a three year agreement with Garmin Ltd, a global manufacturer of GPS receivers and automotive navigation units, to provide its RDS TMC (Radio Data System Traffic Message Cha ... Continue reading
New Hydra-Matic 6T70 Six-Speed Automatic Delivers Performance and Fuel Economy
Innovative, efficient transmission to debut on 2007 Saturn Aura First GM Powertrain front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission Advanced clutch-to-clutch operation and wide 6.04:1 overall ratio spread Co-developed by GM and Ford Motor Co. Applicable to FWD and AWD powertrain layouts Torque capacity to 280 lb.-ft. ... Continue reading
GM's NEW HYBRID Provides Additional Options for Consumers
Simple, elegant hybrid architecture Affordable system that provides good fuel economy savings Mated To 2.4-Liter VVT Ecotec engine, 4T45E automatic transmission Will debut on Saturn VUE Green Line MILFORD, MICH - General Motors is gearing up to launch a new affordable hybrid system that will deliver a good fuel economy ... Continue reading
General Motors to Extend Employee-Pricing Discount Adds Select 2006 Models
DETROIT August 25, 2005; Olivia Munoz writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. will extend its employee-pricing discount plan on select 2005 models until Sept. 30, a spokeswoman said Thursday. The world's biggest automaker also plans to apply the discount to select 2006 full-size trucks and sport utility v ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite Radio Introduces Traffic Data Service Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic
Real-Time Traffic Service for 22 Major Metros CHICAGO, Aug. 25 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that beginning in November 2005 SIRIUS will broadcast traffic data nationwide for 22 major U.S. metropolita ... Continue reading
Virginia Sees Decrease in Drunk Driving Fatalities for Second Year in a Row
Checkpoint Strikeforce Checks Quarter-Million Drivers Since 2002 New Polling Shows Nearly 9 in 10 Virginians Support Sobriety Checkpoints RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 25 -- As countless Virginians prepare to hit the highways for the long Labor Day weekend -- historically the third deadliest DUI holiday of the year -- Virginia k ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio To Introduce Traffic Data Services
-- SIRIUS to Broadcast Traffic Data for Major Metro Areas Over its Nationwide System in Conjunction with NAVTEQ -- 22 Major Metro Areas to be Covered Beginning November 2005 -- 50 Metro Areas Expected by 2007 NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that, beginning in November 2005, it will broadcast ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Announces Partnership With Canadian Finance Company
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25 -- Navicom GPS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NowAuto , announced today that its exclusive distributor Automotive Security Plus (http://www.automotivesecurityplus.com/) will begin providing Navicom GPS units to Automotive Financial Group. Automotive Financial Group (http://www.automotivefinanc ... Continue reading
Sizzling Hyundai Tuner Vehicles Invade Tuner Challenge, August 26-28
LEXINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Hyundai will be hosting some of the nation's hottest tuner vehicles this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course's annual Tuner Challenge. This marks the second year that Hyundai has invited its faithful tuning enthusiasts to the venerable raceway. "Last year, our tuning guests raved about ... Continue reading
BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case System to Power New Audi Q7
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- BorgWarner's all- wheel drive transfer case system will be standard on the new Audi Q7, a luxury performance SUV scheduled to debut in 2006. "BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems is delighted to add Audi to the list of valued customers who benefit from our advanced technology, quality, and cr ... Continue reading
2006 Isuzu Pickups Offer Longest Powertrain Limited Warranty of Any Pickup Trucks on U.S. Market
Seven-Year Coverage Beats Every Other Pickup in America, Any Brand, Any Size CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 25 -- According to a survey of manufacturer websites, third-party automotive specification sources and consumer brochures, the all-new Isuzu i-280 and i-350 Pickups offer the longest powertrain limited warranty on any pi ... Continue reading
SatCon Launches New Products for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
BOSTON--Aug. 25, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation , a leading developer and manufacturer of power electronics and motors today announced it has begun shipping products both domestically and internationally from its new line of modular built HEV products consisting of high voltage electrical and electronic components ... Continue reading
Cobra Announces the First Fully Integrated Portable Navigation Device Featuring Real-Time Traffic
NAV ONE 4500 Available to Drivers This September CHICAGO, Aug. 25 -- Today signals the end of traffic entrapment for drivers commuting to work, taking a road trip or merely running errands. Cobra Electronics , a leading manufacturer of navigation and communication products, today announces the NAV ONE 4500(TM), the fir ... Continue reading
Gentex Appoints Vance as a Vice President
ZEELAND, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced the appointment of Robert Vance to vice president of Asian Business Development. Vance brings both sales experience and knowledge of the ... Continue reading
Internet Brands Names New CFO and New Director
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 25, 2005--Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the addition of Stacey M. Peterson, a technology and Fortune 500 company finance executive, as its new chief financial officer. The company also named Martin R. Melo ... Continue reading
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. Reports Record Second Quarter 2005
739% Revenues Growth, Improved Gross Margin to 36.6% $508K Operating Profit, $2,184K EBITDA Fully Consolidated Financial Results With Shagrir as of Q2/2005 GIVATAYIM, Israel, August 25 -- Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: NXTSF), a leading provider of stolen vehicle retrieval services in Israel, Argent ... Continue reading
Strategy : Leave the Car at Home but Still Have One When You Get to the Office
SEATTLE--Aug. 25, 2005--As gas prices near $3.00 per gallon in many parts of the country, consumers are looking for ways to save money. Many overlook (or avoid) an obvious choice: leaving their car at home and riding the bus or train to the office. At current prices, a 20-mile one-way commute costs individuals close to ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces New Vehicle Interior Skin Technology
New Slush Cast TPO Skin Results in Low-Cost Interior Luxury TROY, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Using breakthrough design and process technology, Delphi Corp. has created a new skin for instrument panels, consoles and other vehicle interior surfaces. Delphi's Slush Cast Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Skin gives vehicle cabins a lu ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 25, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23169) has announced the addition of MarketWatch: Insights into Key Events in Automotive Industry to their offering. The Automotive MarketWatch is a one-stop news shop for time-pressed executives. It provides monthly insigh ... Continue reading
VALVOLINE USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 24, 2005 Pontoon Beach (Granite City), Illinois Tri-City Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jay Drake, 21, Stewart-20.105; 2. Levi Jones, 2B, 2B Racing-20.194; 3. Justin Marvel, 47, MPHG-20.368; 4. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-20.620; 5. ... Continue reading
PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Aug. 25 -- Before there were F-14 Tomcats and F-16 Fighting Falcons, there was the venerated North American SNJ-2 that served as the trainer for most of the Allied pilots who flew in World War II. A squadron of these historic World War II planes will demonstrate low level precision formation flying ... Continue reading
MMI Warns Gas Prices Can Fuel Financial Problems
HOUSTON--Aug. 25, 2005--According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the current average price for gas is $2.58 a gallon, significantly higher than last year's average - $1.86 a gallon. The government's Energy Information Administration says this has been the largest increase in gas prices in decades. Every ... Continue reading
Selling or Buying a Used Car This Fall? - Some Advice
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 25, 2005--If you're planning to sell or trade-in your car this fall you may be in for a shock. There's a glut of used cars on the market today, thanks in large part to those employee price plans being offered on new cars by manufacturers. This new car spending spree is driving down prices in the used ... Continue reading
R is For Roady - Mercedes-Benz R to Roll With The Stones - Well Mick Is a Senior Now Isn't He?
Montvale, N.J. – At Mercedes-Benz USA, the “R” in the new R-Class could stand for “Rock-and-Roll” as the company’s newest vehicle introduces a new sports tourer segment by going on tour with the Rolling Stones. As the official automobile partner of the Rolling Stones’ A Bigger ... Continue reading
BMW Group DesignworksUSA Opens New Asian Studio In Singapore
SINGAPORE and NEWBURY PARK, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Anticipating the region's future influence on design, BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy will open a studio in Asia's rapidly expanding market early next year. The plans were announced by Dr. Helmut Panke, Chairman of the Board of M ... Continue reading
Nissan Collaborates on Next Generation In-Car Safety Systems
TRAPPES, France, August 25 -- Nissan has been collaborating in an exploratory project to develop bone-scanning technology which will maximise the protection offered to occupants in the event of a car crash. Nissan's Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) is one of several automotive organisations involved in the bone-scanning ... Continue reading
A1 Team USA 'We the People' Tops Paul Ricard Testing Session
Team USA and Scott Speed Head Standings at A1 Grand Prix Testing LE CASTELLET, France, Aug. 24 -- Following A1 Team USA's inaugural running in its distinctive red-white and blue American flag design, the team heads A1 Grand Prix's first testing session at the Paul Ricard high tech test track. Team owner Rick Weidinger ... Continue reading
Ragan Continues Busy Racing Schedule; Bristol Next
…. Bristol, Tennessee (08-24-05) - - It’s been a busy couple of weeks for racing superstar David Ragan. In addition to his ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule, the 19-year old has been competing for a full-time 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride in Roush’s Racing prestige event, the ... Continue reading
Rocketsports to Montreal with Championship Hope
MEDIA CONTACT: Bruce Lyon brucel@rocketsportsracing.com (517) 337-2600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKETSPORTS HEADS TO MONTREAL WITH CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES LANSING, Mich. (August 24, 2005) The Rocketsports Racing organization heads to Montreal, Canada looking to win their third-consecutive drivers championship and sixth overal ... Continue reading
Golden Flake signs on with KCR
G Eddyville, Ky. – Keith Coleman Racing drivers Mark Green and Kim Crosby won’t have any trouble finding something to snack on at the track as Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc. has signed a sponsorship agreement with KCR. The deal includes sponsorship of both the #23 and #26 entries beginning with this Friday& ... Continue reading
Nextel News - Back to Bristol for Short-Track Racing
August 24, 2005 - Bristol Motor Speedway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind Bristol weekend A August 26 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Tony Stewart at 11:00 a.m. EDT A August 26 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 6:10 p.m. EDT (Impound) A August 27 - Sharpie 500 at 7:40 p.m. EDT (500 laps/266.5 miles) Upcoming ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Race Fans Final Chance to Drive Simulator in Springfield August 26-27
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 24 -- AAA Chicago's racecar simulator makes its final stop in Illinois this week when it brings the NEXTEL Cup racecar simulator to the Hot Rod Super Nationals at the Springfield State Fairgrounds Aug. 26-27. A racecar simulator is an actual vehicle with a special computer system to reproduce the env ... Continue reading
Gerrits to represent Canada at World Finals
For immediate release August 24, 2005 Gerrits to represent Canada at World Finals Ontario karter Eric Gerrits heads to Malaysia to represent Canada SHARON, ONTARIO Last Sunday, Ontario karter Eric Gerrits was probably one of the happiest people in Canada. Earlier that day, Gerrits won the ASN Canada FIA National Kartin ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., Aug. 24 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its upcoming quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share will be payable on September 15, 2005 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2005. The Company's Board of Directors declared the dividend on August 23, 2005. This represents the third quarte ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Subsidiary Ovonic Fuel Cell Company Awarded Grant by Michigan Public Service Commission
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Aug. 24 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., (ECD Ovonics) , announced today that Ovonic Fuel Cell Company LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, has been awarded a $400,000 grant by Michigan Public Service Commission. This Michigan Energy Efficiency Grant will support a nine-month program for the dev ... Continue reading
Inovis to Showcase Solutions at AutoTech 2005
Executives to Address Top Trends and Best Practices for the Automotive Industry ATLANTA, Aug. 24 -- Inovis, a leading provider of business-to-business solutions and services, announced today that it will be presenting at the AutoTech 2005 conference. The convention will be held August 29 - September 1, 2005 at the Cobo ... Continue reading
IRL IndyCarsR Roar Around Ghirardelli Square
IRL IndyCars(r) Roar Around Ghirardelli Square in advance of Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix SAN FRANCISCO (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The sound of the cars of the Indianapolis 500 reverberated off buildings around Ghirardelli Square this morning as rookie sensation Danica Patrick and 2004 Indy winner Buddy Rice took three l ... Continue reading
First SCCA Time Trials National Event to Close Second Creek Raceway
For Immediate Release First SCCA Time Trials National Event to Close Second Creek Raceway TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 24, 2005) - Even though the program has been in existence for only a short while, Sports Car Club of America Club Racing officials have announced that the Time Trials program is going back to its roots for the " ... Continue reading
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