New Non-Tech Device Motivates Motorists to Buckle Up
BuckleBabies(TM) Encourages Buckling-Up for Safety and Enjoyable Driving; Drivers Will Be Hugged Everywhere They Drive NOVI, Mich., Aug. 26 -- Micsia Inventions, Inc., a start-up firm specializing in small and non-tech lifestyle inventions, announced today that their core product, BuckleBabies, is available for consume ... Continue reading
The New Volvo S40 - Class-Leading Safety and Dynamic Driving Wrapped In a Stunning Design
Volvo Car Corporation is Releasing the First Photographs of Its New Sport Sedan, the Volvo S40 With Its Revolutionary Interior Design, Class-Leading Safety, Plus Powertrains That Encompass Five-Cylinder Engines, All-Wheel Drive and a Six-Speed Transmission, Volvo's Newest Model is Taking a Confident and Decisive Step F ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Executive Management Team
CINCINNATI--Aug. 26, 2003-- The Board of Directors named Merritt Jesson, Chief Executive Office & Chairman and Sean Hayes, Director of Business Development Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) today announced it has appointed Merritt Jesson as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition, Sean H ... Continue reading
Southeast Press to Host 'Dream Rides' Student Design Competition in Miami
MIAMI, Aug. 26 -- The South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO), in cooperation with Miami's Community Newspapers and the South Florida International Auto Show (SFIAS), today announced a call for entries for the first annual Dream Rides - Student Concept Vehicle Design Competition. The design competition is open ... Continue reading
Cannon misses Shootout, but is ready for U.S. Nationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Race Dates: Aug, 28-Sept. 1, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 CANNON MISSES SHOT AT SHOOTOUT, BUT IS READY FOR U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 26, 2003) - Oakley Funny Car driver S ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway, Full Results.
(Sorry for the delay---circumstances beyond our control. We understand if we miss deadline.) Carlson Comes Back For Hales Corners UMP LM Win By John Shea Franklin, Wis., Aug. 23--There have been a lot of great finishes in the 55-year history of the Hales Corners Speedway, and the conclusion to the UMP late model featur ... Continue reading
Mazda Motor Corp. Announces Highlights of Production and Sales Results for July 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Motor Corp. Announces Highlights of Production and Sales Results for July 2003 Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 26, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corp. is pleased to announce highlights of production and sales results for July 2003. I. Domestic Production Models that show ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Southern 500 Advance
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Southern 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Southern 500 (race 25 of 36) TRACK: Darlington Raceway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 29, 3:00 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, August 31, 1:00 p.m. ET BRO ... Continue reading
Experience the Fun of a Clean Diesel
Clean Diesel Drive to Highlight the Latest in Diesel Technology; Vehicles Coming Soon to the United States WHAT: A demonstration of the latest in clean diesel technology featuring vehicles with advanced engine technology not seen before in the United States. This invitation-only event will provide the opportunity to te ... Continue reading
2003 National Car Care Month Inspections Show 90 Percent Failure Rate
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 26 -- Ninety percent of vehicles inspected during National Car Care Month failed one or more aspects of the inspection, which underscores the need for consumer education, according to the Car Care Council. The inspection lanes, conducted throughout the United States by sponsoring local organizations ... Continue reading
A WIN AT DARLINGTON CAN PLACE GORDON ON TOP OF AN ELITE LIST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com A WIN AT DARLINGTON CAN PLACE GORDON ON TOP OF AN ELITE LIST DARLINGTON, S.C. - Sunday's 54th running of the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway could host a record-breaking weekend for Jeff Gordon, driver o ... Continue reading
News Release: Bridgestone Brand Tires OE on 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE BRAND TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 26, 2003) - Bridgestone brand tires are original equipment on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC will provide P205/65R15 Brid ... Continue reading
Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. Discontinues Racing Plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 26, 2003--Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. announced today, effective immediately, it has discontinued its efforts to develop, own, operate and sanction an automotive racing league. As previously discussed, the Company's business plan provided that its ability to continue to pursue the creation of ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
By Carre Joyce Gordon The New Beetle convertible and I were both looking damn good, top down (only the car’s), my skin glowing in the summer sun, and a smile beaming from ear to ear because I was driving such a cute car. I pulled up to a stoplight and found myself next to a male friend driving in his 1993 Bonnevi ... Continue reading
Benson On Darlington Changes Sunday’s race marks the final Labor Day race weekend at Darlington Raceway. Next year’s race will be in November while the California Speedway hosts the Labor Day weekend race. The changes at historic Darlington might symbolize the shifting direction of the sport with an emphasi ... Continue reading
ABRA-Georgia Co-Sponsors Teen Driver Program
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 25, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today that their repair centers in Atlanta, Georgia are co-sponsoring the "Dodge Teen Driver Education Seminar" to be held at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia August 25 through August 30. The focus for ... Continue reading
Tungsten Photonic Crystals May Answer the Need for More Power in Advanced Electrical Applications
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2003--Scientists have discovered that when lattice tungsten filaments are heated, they are capable of emitting greater energy than solid tungsten filaments. "Because of this significant advance, lattice tungsten filaments will likely meet the increasing power requirements of high-tech electr ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, Wash.--Aug. 25, 2003--Flexcar, the nation's largest car-sharing company, the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) have partnered to increase mobility options for VHA staff as well as residents in Vancouver's Uptown neighborhood. Flexcar has placed a vehicle at VHA headquarters (near 24 ... Continue reading
Alcoa's Dura-Bright Wheel Finish Wins RoadStar Magazine's 2002 Most Valuable Product Award
CLEVELAND--Aug. 25, 2003--RoadStar magazine awarded Alcoa Wheel and Forged Products' Dura-Bright(R) wheel finish its Most Valuable Product Award for 2002. RoadStar reaches more than 160,000 owner operators and company drivers each month. RoadStar selected winners from hundreds of new products featured in the magazine t ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 25, 2003--FleetBoss Global Positioning Solutions, Inc., an industry leader in GPS-based vehicle management systems, today announced it has been named a "preferred supplier" of GPS fleet management products and services to AAA and its affiliated clubs in the United States and Canada. With more than 4 ... Continue reading
With A Little Labor To Install, Device Maker Says It Can Help Consumers Save Money At The Gas Pump
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2003--As a record number of people take to the road for the Labor Day weekend, travelers are once again facing more expensive prices for gasoline. The AAA reports that more than 28 million are expected to travel over the Labor Day weekend. Many consumers who are tired of high gas pric ... Continue reading
Bazemore aims for third U.S. Nats title and lead in Funny Car championship
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Race Dates: Aug, 28-Sept. 1, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 THIRD U.S. NATIONALS TITLE AND CHAMPIONSHIP ON BAZEMORE'S LIST INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 25, 2003) - As the U.S. Nationals appr ... Continue reading
Revolution Motorsports Denver Preview
Revolution Motorsports Heads To Denver to Settle Some Debts Hayner looks to take back Denver Detroit – Aug 25, 2003 – When the 2003 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup championship returns for this year’s Grand Prix of Denver, Round 9, part of the Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver weeken ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 25 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of certain 2004 Legacy and Outback models for a possible defect in a fuel hose. This recall involves a possible fuel leakage due to a loose or out of position clamp on the fuel hose that connects the fuel filler pipe to the fuel ta ... Continue reading
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