NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - No. 24, No. 48 Teams Penalized For Infractions At Infineon Raceway
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 24 and No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports teams that compete in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found this past weekend at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Both cars â the No. 24 driven by Jeff Gordon and the No. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACING REPORT
Penske Racing Race Report NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SONOMA, Calif. (June 24, 2007) - Penske Racing's NASCAR teams new pit strategy was the key to a good finish in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, but the fuel mileage issue bit Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch, leaving them in the middle of the pack at the co ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MID-OHIO) - TEAM TELMEX THREE-PEATS WITH A THIRD STRAIGHT RUNNER-UP FINISH
LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 23, 2007)âChip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates drivers Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas, along with their TELMEX teammates, continued their charge for the Rolex Series Championship, posting an impressive second place finish at the EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Saturday. The No. 01 TELMEX Lexus- ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (RICHMOND) - PRE-RACE FACTS
SCHEDULE (All times local; subject to change): Friday, June 29 8 a.m. IndyCar Series garage opens 11:45 a.m. â 1:45 p.m. IndyCar Series practice #1 (two groups) 3:15 â 5:15 p.m. IndyCar Series practice #2 (two groups) 5:45 â 6:45 p.m. IndyCar Series autograph session 7:30 p.m. AAMCO Transmissions Pole Qu ... Continue reading
1.2 million Michiganians have July 4 travel plans, says AAA
Airfares are 12 percent lower compared with last year DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 -- An estimated 1.2 million Michiganians will travel during the 2007 Fourth of July holiday, according to a recent AAA survey of 1,950 U.S. residents. Of this number, 92 percent will travel by car and 8 percent will travel by air. "This Four ... Continue reading
Florida AAA Appoints Doug Bower as Vice President of Travel and Financial Services
ORLANDO, Fla.--AAA, North Americaâs largest travel organization, announced the appointment of Douglas E. Bower as Vice President, Travel and Financial Services. He will join the AAA National Office senior leadership team on July 9. Bower will be responsible for providing the vision, leadership and strategic direct ... Continue reading
California Students Capture Ford/AAA National Auto Repair Crown
Father - Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Racing against the clock and 49 other two-person teams from high schools in every state, aspiring auto technicians Austin Castro and Daniel Lehmkuhl, 2007 graduates of San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo, ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports More than 30 Percent of Auto Insurance Shoppers Switch Providers
Each 1 Percent of Shoppers that Switch Carriers Produces More than $100 Million in Annual Premiums WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 26 -- The average auto insurance customer gathers three competitive quotes while shopping for a new provider, and while the majority of insured shoppers remain with their current carrier, 33 ... Continue reading
Cytec Industries Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings & Teleconference Schedule
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced the following schedule and contact information for its second quarter earnings release and teleconference: Earnings Release: July 19, 2007 after the close of market Distribution: By Business Wire and Cytec's web site at www.cytec.com. Teleconference: July 20, 2007, a ... Continue reading
Esurance Honors One of Its Own at Girls Inc. Awards
Auto Insurance Company Supports Girls Inc. and Awards Its Own Woman Who Dares SAN FRANCISCO, June 26 -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, discussed its ongoing support of Girls Inc. of the Island City. Esurance was the Silver Circle Sponsor of the organization's 8th annual Women Who Dare ... Continue reading
Classic Cruiser Night Rolls Into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on June 28
What: Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Who: A gathering of collectors and those who simply admire the automotive eye-candy When: Continues Thursday, June 28, 6 - 9 p.m. (scheduled every other Thursday through Aug. 23) Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills 48326 (off I-75 at exit ... Continue reading
AAA Forecasts Record Fourth of July Travel
WASHINGTON--Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and while Americans will be adjusting their vacation plans, they will travel nonetheless. AAA estimates that a record 41.1 million Americans will leave home this holiday week (June 29 to July 8), 0.8 percent more than the 40.8 million who traveled last year. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Relief at the Pump Fuels Savings for July 4th Travel
Record travel numbers projected AURORA, Ill., June 26 -- Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and while Americans will have to adjust their vacation plans, they will travel nonetheless. AAA Chicago estimates a record 41.1 million Americans will leave home this holiday (June 29 -- July 8), a 0.8 percent incr ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., June 26 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army's Tank - Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to continue the development of an advanced vehicle propulsion motor for applicat ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c60745) has announced the addition of Global Market Review Of Automotive Engine Cooling Systems â Forecasts To 2013 to their offering. Innovations in the engine cooling systems arena are clearly influenced by the introduction of stric ... Continue reading
LITTLETON, Colo.--Versa Power Systems, Inc., a leading developer of environmentally friendly Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) that generate clean electricity in compact form for a range of applications, today announced that a bench-top study of its technology in combination with an advanced battery validated the performan ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Pearson Fuels announced that it has become a major recipient of grant funding from the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Under the grant, ARB has agreed to work closely with Pearson Fuels and financially support the companyâs building of Ethanol (E-85) infrastructure throughout the state of Californ ... Continue reading
Navistar Provides Update on Second Quarter Operations
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC:NAVZ) today reaffirmed that it expects to file its fiscal 2005 Form 10-K, which will include restated financial statements for fiscal years 2003, 2004 and the first three quarters of 2005, by the end of September. Restated financial statements for Navista ... Continue reading
Ferro Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CLEVELAND--The Board of Directors of Ferro Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14.5 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2007 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2007. About Ferro Corporation Ferro Corporation (http://www.ferro.com) is a leading global suppl ... Continue reading
Jeep to Unveil New Brand Advertising Campaign via Webcast on June 26
- Presentation at Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills open to Detroit-area media What: With a line-up of seven sport-utility vehicles -- the most in its history -- the Jeep(R) brand is expanding into new automotive market segments and winning new customers. Jeep marketing executives will provide details of the ne ... Continue reading
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--Nine out of ten American adults claim they are paying close attention to the rising cost of gasoline, according to a Discover survey. In fact, two-thirds can quote the per gallon price within 30 cents. While nearly half of car owners said they are willing to buy a more fuel efficient car should gas pr ... Continue reading
Hideo Ishii Named Asahi Tec President
SHIZUOKA, Japan, June 26 -- Hideo Ishii has been named president and co-CEO of Asahi Tec Corporation, the company announced today. He will also become director and representative executive officer. Ishii assumes these positions after the general shareholders meeting on June 28. He will be responsible for the Metal Form ... Continue reading
Enova Announces Corporate Succession Planning
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that in line with the companyâs corporate succession planning policy, CE ... Continue reading
GM Safety Tour Featuring Wireless Crash-Avoiding Automotive Technology Visits Houston June 28-29
HOUSTON â Cars that talk to each other and warn of potentially dangerous road conditions highlight the GM Continuous Safety Tour that visits Reliant Park on Thursday, June 28, and Friday, June 29. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, GM will demonstrate Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communica ... Continue reading
Rebate Promotion: GM and Paramount Pictures Transform Your Ride
DETROIT June 25, 2007; General Motors today announced the âTransform Your Ride Sale,â tied to the 4 th of July holiday release of DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Picturesâ live-action film âTransformersâ from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Director Michael Bay, opening July 3, 2007. ... Continue reading
Reuters: GM To Offer No Interest Loans and Rebates
DETROIT, June 25, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. on Monday said it would offer qualified buyers zero-percent financing for three years with an additional $1,000 cash on select vehicles as it tries to boost sales at the end of the month. The discount program would be available on select Chevrolet, Buic ... Continue reading
New MG TF Wows Crowds At Silverstone International
New NAC MG TF makes its first public appearance at Silverstone International event Outstanding public response to new car ⢠Event features world's largest gathering of MG cars spanning over 80 years Visitors to the 57th MG International Race meeting at the weekend were treated to the first public appearance of the ... Continue reading
Tuesday's Jeep Media Webcast Canceled
This week's scheduled webcast and media briefing for the Jeep(R) brand has been canceled. Additional Information will be provided to the media when available. ... Continue reading
Detroit - June 26, 2007: The Chevrolet Volt concept was awarded the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at an awards ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. The Holden EFIJY won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year Award. ... Continue reading
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