ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock and Holds Annual Shareowners Meeting
TROY, Mich., Jan. 26 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors, at a meeting held today at its corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable March 12, 2007, to holders of record at the close of business on Feb. 20, 2007 ... Continue reading
Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic, by James Dunn
*Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic* *By James Dunn* **President Bush's energy policy, presented in his State of the Union address, projected a 20 percent reduction in U.S. gasoline usage in 10 years, primarily through a massive expansion of ethanol production. This is to be augmented, to a smaller degree, ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices for 2008 Model Year RX 350 Luxury SUV
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Lexus today announced manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 RX 350, the top-selling luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). For 2008, the RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door handles. New seven-spoke ... Continue reading
CarMax Names Edgar H. Grubb to Board of Directors
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 26 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced the appointment of Edgar H. Grubb to its board of directors, expanding the board to 13 members. Mr. Grubb, retired executive vice president and chief financial officer of Transamerica Corporation, will serve until the June 2007 annual meeting, at which time he will ... Continue reading
TEAM MER Announce Driver Line-Up For 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy Team MER TEAM MER Announce Driver Line-Up For 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship FORT WORTH, Texas (January 26, 2007) --- Team MER (Motorsport Enterprises Racing) released today the tentative driver line-up for the 2007 SCCA Pro Racing Sirius Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Series presented ... Continue reading
WINDSOR, Ontario, Jan. 26 -- McGill Digital Solutions in collaboration with DaimlerChrysler Canada and BBDO Windsor have entered the New Year with a program that allows Auto Show attendees throughout the country to experience the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge product lineup and explore product features and benefits with the ... Continue reading
HONDA RA107 COMPLETES FIRST TEST
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses BARCELONA, SPAIN 26 JANUARY HONDA RA107 COMPLETES FIRST TEST The Honda Racing F1 Team completed the first week of running with its 2007 car, the RA107, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona today. Following a shakedown at Silverstone on Monday and an initial successful ... Continue reading
MotivNation to Introduce New Product Line of Light Electric Vehicle Through Damon's Division
IRVINE, Calif.--MotivNation (OTCBB:MOVT), an Orange County, California-based provider and manufacturer of âtools and toys for the automotive enthusiast,â today announced the introduction of a light electric vehicle through Damonâs division. George R. Lefevre, MotivNation CEO, commented, âWe're excit ... Continue reading
National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Program Announced
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National CONFERENCE PROGRAM Announced Focus is on Funding, Fueling and Fleets Las Vegas, NV-January 26, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the concurrent sessions that will be offered as ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Acquires Additional Luxury Brands in Houston Market
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced the acquisition of the Jaguar and Land Rover franchises from PPE Houston, Ltd. in Houston, Texas. This dealership represents approximately $90 million in annual revenues. In addition, we have been awarded an additional open ... Continue reading
China Highway Industry Report, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49240) has announced the addition of China Highway Industry Report, 2007 to their offering. The indexes of China highway transportation in the first 9 months of 2006 continued to increase: the highway passenger transportation volume and t ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 26, 2007; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results, both for December 2006 and calendar year 2006. Total global production came in at 109,960 units, 97.0 percent of the year ago period. Japanese production increased 17.7 percent yea ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Worldwide, and Overseas Auto Production
Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Worldwide, and Overseas Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 26, 2007 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2006 as well as for the month of December 2006. Production Calendar Year of 2006: For th ... Continue reading
Ala. Gov. Says State Vehicles Switching to Ethanol, Encouraging Alternative Fuels
MONTGOMERY, Ala. January 25, 2007; Phillip Rawls writing for the AP reported that the state government is switching its fleet of vehicles to ethanol and is trying to make it easier for consumers to find alternative fuels, Gov. Bob Riley said Thursday. Riley arrived for a news conference at the State Motor Pool in a "fl ... Continue reading
Detroit Automakers' Struggles -- Specifically at Ford Motor Co. -- Trickling Down to NASCAR
CONCORD, N.C. January 25, 2007; Chris Jenkins writing for the AP reported that when asked about Ford Motor Co.'s announcement that it lost a record $12.7 billion last year, the director of Dodge's racing program cringes as if he just swallowed a swig of motor oil. These aren't the best of times for the U.S. auto indust ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Brings Advanced Engine Technology to Award-Winning Ford S-MAX
Vehicle Earns 2007 European Car of the Year TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is providing important engine content for the 2007 European Car of the Year, the new Ford S-MAX. Contributions to the Ford S-MAX include Dana's innovative thermal-acoustic protective shielding (TAPS) for the ve ... Continue reading
MTS "Mail From Home" program to launch in Pomona
(Editors: Attached is a digital image of the Mail Terminal Services Dodge Charger R/T in action during recent testing at The Strip in Las Vegas. Photo by Ron Lewis.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthli ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Winner Sam Hornish Jr. to Drive Mobil 1 Dodge in Seven NASCAR Busch Series Races in ’07
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil and Penske Racing announced today that 2006 Indianapolis 500 winner Sam Hornish Jr. will drive the #12 Mobil 1 Dodge in seven NASCAR Busch Series races during the 2007 season. The three-time IndyCar Series champion will join fellow Penske Racing drivers Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch for a limited ... Continue reading
* Three Top Chefs Will Compete and Donate Prizes to Their Charity of Choice * First Prize: $5,000 Donation from Chrysler Financial AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Chrysler Group brands Chrysler and Jeep and Chrysler Financial will combine the best of two worlds - - food and three of its top selling vehicles -- when it ... Continue reading
1/2007 For Immediate Release 2007 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 14-15th Welcomes 3 Exciting New Associate Sponsors and Activities Star Motorcycle Metric Midway, S&S Cycle World Record Horsepower Dyno Shootout, Iron Works Magazine Calendar Bike Building Championship Long Beach, CA, January 25, 2007 - The Perf ... Continue reading
Lexus Also Expands Its Professional Golf Team ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25 -- Lexus and the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced an unprecedented multi-year partnership that makes Lexus the automotive partner of the USGA and the official vehicle of the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateu ... Continue reading
First Time Vogue Collaborates With Luxury Shopping Center as a National Media Partner Tickets on Sale to the Public DALLAS, Jan. 25 -- NorthPark Center (http://www.northparkcenter.com/ ), host of Cadillac Presents Fashion at the Park, has announced its designer line-up for the March 7-10 event, featuring 15 shows on a ... Continue reading
Lauren Fix, The Car Coach - Accelerates Stevie Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lauren Fix, The Car Coach - Accelerates Stevie Awards ............ Press Release ..... LAUREN FIX STEERS TOWARD 3RD ANNUAL STEVIE AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS Lauren Fix is a Finalist in the Marketing Campaign of the Year Buffalo, New York - Jan 25, 2007 Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® was named a F ... Continue reading
* Jeep teams up with Dr. John R. Tongue of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and professional snowboarder Stacy Thomas to provide important winter sports safety messages * Nearly 400,000 sledding, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling injuries reported annually ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 25 -- With millions of peopl ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Toyota Tundra 'Prove It Tour' Featured at Tracy Byrd Hunting & Fishing Expo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 25 -- WHO & WHAT -- Members of the media are invited to experience first-hand Toyota's Prove It Tour, an on-street ride-and-drive featuring the full line-up of the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra full-size pickups. Product specialists will be on hand at the "Tundra Trail" street drive course to person ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEAM UNVEILS NEW RA107
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 25 January 2007 10.00hrs CET HONDA RACING F1 TEAM UNVEILS NEW RA107 Following a successful debut for the Honda Racing F1 Team's new RA107 race car on the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona yesterday, the team's management and drivers ... Continue reading
ING Renault F1 Team Launches 2007 R27 Car
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and LONDON, Jan. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The ING Renault F1 Team officially launched the ING-branded R27 2007 F1 car to over 600 journalists from the international media in Amsterdam today. ING CEO Michel Tilmant, ING Renault F1 Team President Alain Dassas and Managing Director Flavio Briatore ... Continue reading
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