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Postal Service Expands Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Testing to West Coast; East Coast Testing Extended Another Year

Postal Service Expands Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Testing to West Coast; East Coast Testing Extended Another Year

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 27 -- With anticipation of cleaner air, improved energy efficiency, and no reliance on imported oil, the U.S. Postal Service has signed an agreement with General Motors to extend for another year hydrogen fuel cell vehicle testing in the Washington, D.C., area and to expand the program to the West ... Continue reading

First Annual Motorist's Choice Awards

First Annual Motorist's Choice Awards

CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and AutoPacific, the industry source for automotive owner satisfaction ratings, today announced the results of the newly established Motorist’s Choice Awards for the 2006 vehicle model year. Int ... Continue reading

Ward's AutoForecasts Sees North American Output Rebounding After Q4 Slide

Ward's AutoForecasts Sees North American Output Rebounding After Q4 Slide

North American production will not reach solid historic levels until late 2007 after bottoming out in fourth-quarter 2006 DETROIT, Sept. 27 -- According to Ward's AutoForecasts, North American production will start an upward trend in first-quarter 2007 after hitting a trough in fourth-quarter 2006, but it will not reac ... Continue reading

General Motors, Renault and Nissan Alliance Discussions

General Motors, Renault and Nissan Alliance Discussions

PARIS--General Motors, Renault and Nissan today said that a meeting was held between Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. , and Rick Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Corp., regarding ongoing discussions concerning the possibility ... Continue reading

100 Plus U.S. Lawmakers Favor California Emissions Standards

100 Plus U.S. Lawmakers Favor California Emissions Standards

Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more than 100 lawmakers urged the EPA to allow California to go ahead with new greenhouse gas limits on cars and trucks, reports The Hill. The proposed standards have sparked a court battle between state lawmakers and the automakers, who claim the sta ... Continue reading

Washington Automotive Professional Selected as 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year

Washington Automotive Professional Selected as 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year

ATLANTA--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Ernesto Cerrillo the 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Cerrillo, who is employed by Allen’s Auto Parts, Inc. in Tonasket, Washington, is the eighth individual to receive this special parts professional ... Continue reading

New Smart Park System Underscores Toyota's Relentless Push to Be No.1

New Smart Park System Underscores Toyota's Relentless Push to Be No.1

Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in its relentless effort to meet the wants and needs of American consumers, Toyota has developed a new Lexus LS 460 Sedan which allows the car to park itself, with the driver playing a mere supporting role. The LS 460, equipped with an industry-first ... Continue reading

2006 Big Year for Small Cars in USA

2006 Big Year for Small Cars in USA

Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that sales in the small car segment this year will near 2.5 million, the highest total since 2001, reports USA Today. The segment has enjoyed a huge sales boost this year amid high gasoline prices, added safety features, and more vehicle choices. Small car ... Continue reading

Auto Price Cuts On the Way

Auto Price Cuts On the Way

Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Wall Street Journal today reports that GM, Ford and Chrysler may be moving away from high manufacturer incentives and rebates and looking towards value pricing and production cuts in order to get more in line with actual transaction prices and spu ... Continue reading

GM To Ask for Compensation From Nissan, Renault

GM To Ask for Compensation From Nissan, Renault

Washington DC September 27, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors is prepared to tell Nissan and Renault today that it will require a multibillion-dollar payment from the two automakers in order to agree to a three-way alliance. GM would ask for the money to compensate for the greater value the automa ... Continue reading

Passengers and Nighttime Conditions Are Top Risk Factors for Teen Drivers - VIDEO STORY

Passengers and Nighttime Conditions Are Top Risk Factors for Teen Drivers - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - September 27, 2006: Since automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, safety officials advise parents to create a family plan to better ensure their child's safety. Experts from General Motors recommend parents prohibit their teenager from driving at night and driving with passengers ... Continue reading

Best Fall Color a Week Away in Upper Peninsula, Says AAA

Best Fall Color a Week Away in Upper Peninsula, Says AAA

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Peak fall color viewing conditions are about a week away in the state's Upper Peninsula, with many of the state parks in the region reporting color development currently at 50-65 percent, reports AAA Michigan. According to observers at F.J. McClain State Park in Calumet, the best viewing ca ... Continue reading

GORDON HOPES KANSAS CITY "CHIEF" LEADS HIM TO THIRD VICTORY

GORDON HOPES KANSAS CITY "CHIEF" LEADS HIM TO THIRD VICTORY

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Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses - Nov. 2, Hynes Auditorium, Boston

Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses - Nov. 2, Hynes Auditorium, Boston

CCE06 co-hosts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marty Bauman, 508-698-6810, classic.pr@verizon.net Linda Plano, 617-287-7014, lplano@umassp.edu Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses Set for November 2 at Hynes Auditorium BOSTON, MA-September 26, 2006-Soaring energy prices and tighte ... Continue reading

Cobra Electronics Announces the Next Generation in Portable, Plug-and-Go Navigation Devices

Cobra Electronics Announces the Next Generation in Portable, Plug-and-Go Navigation Devices

The NAV ONE 2500 Now Available to Drivers in North America CHICAGO, Sept. 26 -- Chicago based Cobra Electronics today announces the availability of its next generation device in its growing line of mobile navigation products, the NAV ONE 2500. With the technology of a high-end GPS system in a compact design and at an a ... Continue reading

Nearly 60 Percent of Workers Experience Road Rage During Office Commute, CareerBuilder.com Survey Finds

Nearly 60 Percent of Workers Experience Road Rage During Office Commute, CareerBuilder.com Survey Finds

CHICAGO, Sept. 27 -- Are yelling, horn-honking and creative hand gestures a regular part of your commute? You're not alone. Fifty-nine percent of workers surveyed by CareerBuilder.com admit to experiencing road rage while traveling to and from work. One-in-ten report they usually or always experience road rage during t ... Continue reading

October is 'Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month'

October is 'Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month'

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 26 -- October and November are two of the most dangerous months in Michigan, especially for the state's 1.75 million white-tailed deer and the motorists who crash into them each year. Car-deer crashes in Michigan cause at least $130 million in damage annually, with an average of $2,000 per ve ... Continue reading

38 SCCA Soloists Halfway Home To Championship After Tuesday Runs

38 SCCA Soloists Halfway Home To Championship After Tuesday Runs

For Immediate Release 38 SCCA Soloists Halfway Home To Championship After Tuesday Runs TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 26, 2006) - After more than 1800 runs on the two courses by over 600 drivers, only 38 can say they are halfway home to collecting a Championship at The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships, held at Heartla ... Continue reading

American Honda Recognizes Pasha Distribution Services

American Honda Recognizes Pasha Distribution Services

TORRANCE, Calif.--American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Koichi Kondo recently presented the company’s Premier Partner Award to Pasha Distribution Services of Huntington Beach, California for excellence in quality, customer service and cost effectiveness. In a double nomination, Pasha was recognized by Hond ... Continue reading

<b>Arkona Completes Integration and Certification with RouteOne</b>

<b>Arkona Completes Integration and Certification with RouteOne</b>

SALT LAKE CITY--Arkona Inc. (OTCBB: ARKN), the leader in on-demand solutions for new car franchise, independent, and powersports dealerships, announced today that it has become an integration partner of RouteOne LLC, a joint venture between the captive finance arms of General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Toyota. ... Continue reading

<b>Modine Manufacturing Announces the Award of New Business to Produce Components for DENSO</b>

<b>Modine Manufacturing Announces the Award of New Business to Produce Components for DENSO</b>

RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions and DENSO Corporation, a leading global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, announced today the award of new business for Modine to provide radiators, parallel flow conde ... Continue reading

<b>No DMS Integration, but Toyota Dealers Prefer AutoSoft</b>

<b>No DMS Integration, but Toyota Dealers Prefer AutoSoft</b>

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa.--Today’s new-car dealership is built for speed. Fast computers provide online connectivity to just about every solution a dealership could desire. So given this, why would a number of Toyota dealers choose to use a dealer management system (DMS) that requires the dealer to manually enter data from ... Continue reading

Bus Filters Remove Tons of Soot from Bay Area Air

Bus Filters Remove Tons of Soot from Bay Area Air

Historic Diesel Cleanup Program for 1,700 Buses SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26 -- Bay Area residents can expect the region's normally excellent air quality to become even better in the years ahead, as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the area's transit systems ... Continue reading

CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM RESCHEDULED READING ADVANCE

CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM RESCHEDULED READING ADVANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM READING ADVANCE EVENT ... Continue reading

David Stremme Kansas Speedway Race Advance

David Stremme Kansas Speedway Race Advance

CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Advance Banquet 400 - Kansas Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Crew Chief Steve Lane and the No. 40 crew are taking chassis No. 619 for the event this weekend. ... Continue reading

IHS Appoints Daniel Yergin as Executive Vice President and Strategic Advisor

IHS Appoints Daniel Yergin as Executive Vice President and Strategic Advisor

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--IHS Inc. -- a leading global provider of critical technical information, decision-support tools, and strategic services -- today announced that Daniel Yergin, Chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Strategic Adviso ... Continue reading

Inaugural Susquehanna Showdown on Saturday at SSP; Open Practice on Friday Night

Inaugural Susquehanna Showdown on Saturday at SSP; Open Practice on Friday Night

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inaugural Susquehanna Showdown Scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at SSP; Open Practice on Friday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (September 26, 2006) - The Inaugural Susquehanna Showdown will feature 50-lap feature (all green flag laps with no scheduled fuel stops) ... Continue reading

Interstate Batteries(R) Named Presenting Sponsor for GREAT RACE USA 2007

Interstate Batteries(R) Named Presenting Sponsor for GREAT RACE USA 2007

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 26 -- GREAT RACE and Interstate Battery System of America(R) have announced a partnership today naming Interstate Batteries the Presenting Sponsor for the historic 25th Anniversary running of GREAT RACE. GREAT RACE USA 4,000mi 2007, Presented by Interstate Batteries, will feature classic cars and ... Continue reading

MANHEIM HONORED BY FROST & SULLIVAN

MANHEIM HONORED BY FROST & SULLIVAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Maraniss September 26, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM HONORED BY FROST & SULLIVAN WITH AWARD RECOGNIZING CLIENT VALUE AND INNOVATION SAN ANTONIO, Texas - For its innovation in technology and its focus on continuously providing outstanding service to customers, Man ... Continue reading

MARK TRINSKE NAMED DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR, PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOR AFFINIA GROUP

MARK TRINSKE NAMED DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR, PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOR AFFINIA GROUP

Sept. 26, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Howat Director of Corporate Communications Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5421 mark trinske named Director of Investor, public and Government Relations for affinia Group Serving as Primary Liaison to Financial Community ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2006) - Affinia Group ... Continue reading

Nearly 1200 Drivers Fighting For Championships at Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals

Nearly 1200 Drivers Fighting For Championships at Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals

For Immediate Release Nearly 1200 Drivers Fighting For Championships at Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 26, 2006) - All eyes of the grassroots motorsports world are on Topeka this week as the 2006 installment of The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championships begins today and runs through Friday at ... Continue reading

NEWS RELEASE - CISCO BURGER WORLD FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ON OCTOBER 7

NEWS RELEASE - CISCO BURGER WORLD FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ON OCTOBER 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien (626) 358-1100 (626) 674-3612 cell CISCO BURGER WORLD FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ON OCTOBER 7 IRWINDALE, Calif. (September 26, 2006) – For the fourth consecutive year, Irwindale Speedway will showcase the top Figure 8 competitors in the Cisco Bur ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Newsmakers, Sept. 26, 2006

NHRA NEWS: Newsmakers, Sept. 26, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * BERNSTEIN FLIES OUT FROM UNDER THE RADAR: Brandon Bernstein, the son of six-time POWERade Series world champion Kenny Bernstein, is making a turn for home that the great Seabiscuit would be proud of. With Melanie Troxel stealing all th ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: UPDATED TIME FOR NHRA2DAY

NHRA NEWS: UPDATED TIME FOR NHRA2DAY

PLEASE NOTE: The correct time for NHRA2Day on Sunday, Oct. 1 is 12:30 - 1 p.m. ET. Please update any references that you may have to any other times. Should you have any questions please contact me. ... Continue reading

Press Release - Zytek announce Kurosawa as third driver for ALMS Petit Le Mans

Press Release - Zytek announce Kurosawa as third driver for ALMS Petit Le Mans

Press Release 26 September 2006 Zytek announce Kurosawa as third driver for ALMS Petit Le Mans Zytek Motorsport has finalised preparations for the penultimate round of the American Le Mans Series, the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, this weekend (29th-30th Sept). The driver partnership of Stefan Johansson and Johnny Mow ... Continue reading

PVS Chemicals Selects XATANET to Improve Fuel Economy and Fleet Productivity

PVS Chemicals Selects XATANET to Improve Fuel Economy and Fleet Productivity

Enhanced Driver and Vehicle Utilization Driving 10% Increase In Fuel Economy MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 26 -- XATA Corporation , the leader in onboard fleet management systems for private fleet transportation, today announced PVS Chemicals, Inc., a worldwide supplier of superior chemical products and services, has selected XAT ... Continue reading

Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Kansas Advance...

Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Kansas Advance...

Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Banquet 400 - Kansas Speedway Advance - 10/1/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Building Momentum: Sorenso ... Continue reading

Renault Integrates Sensics Panoramic HMD into ULTIMATE Driving Simulator

Renault Integrates Sensics Panoramic HMD into ULTIMATE Driving Simulator

Joint Solution to be Demonstrated in Renault's Technocentre, as Part of Upcoming 'Driving Simulation Conference' BALTIMORE, Sept. 26 -- Sensics, the panoramic virtual reality display company, announced today that its piSight 150 panoramic head-mounted display will be integrated into Renault's ULTIMATE driving simulator ... Continue reading

RE: R. Sorenson No. 41 NicoDerm CQ Smart Control Dodge Advance for Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway 09.30.06

RE: R. Sorenson No. 41 NicoDerm CQ Smart Control Dodge Advance for Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway 09.30.06

Please note the Iowa test date for Montoya is on Friday, September 29, not Thursday (as stated below and on our website). Sorry the confusion. Our website story is being updated, too. Thanks! - AC ________________________________ From: Angie Copen Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 12:43 PM To: Angie Copen Subject: R. S ... Continue reading

R. Sorenson No. 41 NicoDerm CQ Smart Control Dodge Advance for Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway 09.30.06

R. Sorenson No. 41 NicoDerm CQ Smart Control Dodge Advance for Yellow Transportation 300 at Kansas Speedway 09.30.06

Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 NicoDerm CQ Smart Control Dodge Yellow Transportation 300 - Kansas Speedway - 09.30.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discountt ... Continue reading

Speedtech Performance Engineering grabs a National Championship!

Speedtech Performance Engineering grabs a National Championship!

Speedtech Performance Engineering grabs a National Championship!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Speedtech Allen's S2000 ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/25/06 - Mid Ohio Sports Car Course | Over 450 racers entered the inaugural 2006 NASA National Championships. All of them will g ... Continue reading

Superbikes Return to Mid-Ohio to Crown Series Champion in First-Ever AMA Superbike Shootout

Superbikes Return to Mid-Ohio to Crown Series Champion in First-Ever AMA Superbike Shootout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com SUPERBIKES RETURN TO MID-OHIO TO CROWN SERIES CHAMPION IN FIRST-EVER AMA SUPERBIKE SHOOTOUT DUBLIN, Ohio (September 26, 2006) - The AMA Superbike Championship returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the second time in 2006 to crown its ... Continue reading

The Eyes Have It - Cindi Lux Tests Innovative Maxsight Contact Lenses for Nike

The Eyes Have It - Cindi Lux Tests Innovative Maxsight Contact Lenses for Nike

The Eyes Have It Cindi Lux Tests Innovative Maxsight Contact Lenses for Nike ALOHA, Ore. September 26, 2006 - Nike's pursuit of excellence in all areas of sport is well documented. So, it was no surprise when the athletic-wear giant called upon fellow Northwesterners Cindi Lux (Aloha Ore.) and NayKid Racing to help dev ... Continue reading

The World AUV & ROV Report Values the 2004 World Market for ROV Operations at $600 Million and Forecasts it Will Reach $750 Million in 2008

The World AUV & ROV Report Values the 2004 World Market for ROV Operations at $600 Million and Forecasts it Will Reach $750 Million in 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42726) has announced the addition of “The World AUV & ROV Report 2004-2008” to their offering. The World AUV & ROV report describes the development of the industry and gives many examples of the various types of AUV and ROV technologi ... Continue reading

THIRD DRIVER: AMMERMUELLER

THIRD DRIVER: AMMERMUELLER

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Tire Factory Hires New Chief Operations Officer

Tire Factory Hires New Chief Operations Officer

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 26 -- Tire Factory has hired Anthony Showen as the new Chief Operations Officer of its corporate offices located in Portland, Oregon. Showen joins Tire Factory with more than 15 years of experience in design and implementation of "lean" manufacturing processes and business development negotiations ... Continue reading

Honeywell Demonstrates Groundbreaking Technologies in Air Safety, Fire Evacuation and Energy Efficient Transportation

Honeywell Demonstrates Groundbreaking Technologies in Air Safety, Fire Evacuation and Energy Efficient Transportation

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, September 26 -- - Company to Host Technology Demonstration Media Day in London on 4th October Honeywell will hold its Technology Day exclusively for the media on October 4, 2006 in London. Please access our invitation at http://www.honeywelltechdaylondon.com for this event. All attendees mu ... Continue reading

Guy Cosmo Petit Le Mans Pre-Race Report

Guy Cosmo Petit Le Mans Pre-Race Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Ready For American Le Mans Series Return Guy Cosmo is set to climb back into his # 8 B-K Motorsports Mazda LMP2 car for the ninth running of the American Le Mans Series Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Cosmo will co-drive the car with teammate Jamie Bach and the ... Continue reading

Rallynotes Team charges back into the USRC at Prescott!

Rallynotes Team charges back into the USRC at Prescott!

PRESS RELEASE Rallynotes.com Media Irvine, California webkris@yahoo.com Pictures: Jason Colvin Release Date: 09/27/2006 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *********************************************************************** * “RALLYNOTES TEAM CHARGES BACK INTO THE USRC AT PRESCOTT!” The beautiful southwest flowi ... Continue reading

Acura Brand Begins Sales in China

Acura Brand Begins Sales in China

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Acura Brand Begins Sales in China Shenzhen, China, Sept. 27, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Acura brand automobiles today went on sale in China, the first expansion of the Acura brand outside North America. Initial models offered in China are the Acura RL and TL, luxury perfor ... Continue reading

Collins Industries Enters Into Merger Agreement With Steel Partners

Collins Industries Enters Into Merger Agreement With Steel Partners

HUTCHINSON, Kan., Sept. 26 -- Collins Industries, Inc. announced today that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Steel Partners II, L.P., a private investment partnership based in New York. Steel Partners is purchasing Collins in affiliation with American Industrial Partners, an operationally focused ... Continue reading

Production of 2007 Altima Starts at Smyrna TN Plant

Production of 2007 Altima Starts at Smyrna TN Plant

SMYRNA, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2006) – Employees from Nissan North America’s corporate headquarters joined the manufacturing team in Smyrna to celebrate the start of production of the company’s best-selling model in the U.S. market: the Nissan Altima. The first 2007 production model rolled off the assembly lin ... Continue reading

Driver News - Vincec is Stars of Karting Rookie of The Year

Driver News - Vincec is Stars of Karting Rookie of The Year

Vincec is 2006 Stars of Karting Rookie of The Year Young driver adds another title to his resume Stouffville, Ontario - September 25, 2006 – With just a handful of races to go in the racing season, 15-year old Mike Vincec has added another title to his list of accomplishments in 2006. During the final ce ... Continue reading

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Updated Statistics

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Updated Statistics

Hi all. For your convenience, included below are links to the updated media guide supplement, statistics package, career best performances, driver performance supplements and new driver quick facts following round 19 of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series continues with ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Propulsion System Powers Electric SUV at Zero Emission Vehicle Symposium

UQM Technologies Propulsion System Powers Electric SUV at Zero Emission Vehicle Symposium

FREDERICK, Colo., Sept. 26 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its propulsion system is powering an electric SUV at the California Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Technology Symposium, being held September 25-27, 2006 in Sacramento, ... Continue reading

Active Power Announces & Ships MegaWatt System to Latin America; 500% Increase in MegaWatt Class Sales Over 2005

Active Power Announces & Ships MegaWatt System to Latin America; 500% Increase in MegaWatt Class Sales Over 2005

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Active Power, Inc. , manufacturer of the most efficient, power dense, and reliable power quality systems available in the industry today, announced that it has delivered another one of its MegaWatt Class systems to an automotive components manufacturer located in Monterrey, Mexico. This order ... Continue reading

Bank of America and Lowe's Motor Speedway to Honor Racing Legends During Bank of America 500(TM) Pre-Race Ceremony

Bank of America and Lowe's Motor Speedway to Honor Racing Legends During Bank of America 500(TM) Pre-Race Ceremony

Past champions of the October marquee race to be celebrated during pre-race program CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26 -- Bank of America and Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS) today announced their plans to honor past champions from this marquee event on the NASCAR schedule prior to the Bank of America 500 on Saturday, October 14. Th ... Continue reading

<b>Freescale Brings Analog-Digital Converter and 5V Operation to the Low-End S08 Microcontroller Family</b>

<b>Freescale Brings Analog-Digital Converter and 5V Operation to the Low-End S08 Microcontroller Family</b>

AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor is providing embedded developers a cost-effective microcontroller (MCU) solution to help expand their application possibilities. As personal electronic devices continue to become smaller, more sophisticated and more cost-sensitive, designers have a crucial need for affordable, fea ... Continue reading

Fwd: The 3rd International Exhibition of Bicycle, Motorcycle and ...

Fwd: The 3rd International Exhibition of Bicycle, Motorcycle and ...

* Please contact only in this mail: Btrafco@yahoo.com * * * *The 3rd International Exhibition of Bicycle, Motorcycle and (Accessories and Related Industries (IRAN MOTOBIKE 2006 22-25 Nov. 2006)* *Goals:* * **ü** ** To exploit the great market of Iran that has many consumers with high purchasing power* * **ü** ** to a ... Continue reading

Make it Seven For Fletcher

Make it Seven For Fletcher

Fletcher victorious at Barrie Speedway by Dave Vokey Milton's #61 John Fletcher once again proved dominance in OSCAAR Super Late Model action September 24 at Barrie Speedway. For Fletcher, it was his second 50 lap feature victory of the 2006 season at the High Line and his 7th feature victory of the OSCAAR season in on ... Continue reading

RFID in Manufacturing Can Boost Productivity

RFID in Manufacturing Can Boost Productivity

Frost & Sullivan Estimates Revenues for 109 Million Dollars by 2012 LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The ability of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to make the tracking and managing of assets more efficient and make inventory more visible offers an ideal solution for companies seeking to improve their manufacturing ... Continue reading

Scania: Changed Date for the Publication of Scania<span id="bwanpa3">’</span>s Interim Report for January <span id="bwanpa4">–</span> September 2006

Scania: Changed Date for the Publication of Scania<span id="bwanpa3">’</span>s Interim Report for January <span id="bwanpa4">–</span> September 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) has decided to change date for the publication of the Interim Report for January – September 2006. The report will be made public on Monday 16 October, instead of 30 October. Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport app ... Continue reading

Tim Sauter Dover Race Review

Tim Sauter Dover Race Review

Tim Sauter Dover Race Review Lester Buildings driver finishes 28th at both Dover races September 23rd, Dover International Speedway. In a caution filled race on the concrete mile oval at Dover Delaware, Tim Sauter and the Lester Buildings team finished 28th in the Dover 200 as Clint Bowyer won his first race of the sea ... Continue reading

Walt Tatum, CEO of Rhino Outdoor International, Inc., Talks with Traders Nation

Walt Tatum, CEO of Rhino Outdoor International, Inc., Talks with Traders Nation

PHOENIX--Traders Nation is pleased to announce that it has completed an interview with Walt Tatum, CEO of Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), and the interview is available at http://www.tradersnation.com/rhoi.shtml. Tatum updates listeners with current events of the company, which include North American p ... Continue reading

Association of Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter to Host Meeting Entitled ''Role of Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Strategy'' With Kevin Cramton, Ford Motor Company, on Tuesday, September 26

Association of Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter to Host Meeting Entitled ''Role of Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Strategy'' With Kevin Cramton, Ford Motor Company, on Tuesday, September 26

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--The Association of Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter will host a meeting entitled "Role of Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Strategy" with Kevin Cramton, Ford Motor Company, director corporate strategy, 5:30 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W. Thirteen Mile Roa ... Continue reading

<b>Microvision Enters Agreement to Develop Automotive Head-Up Display with Global Tier 1 Partner</b>

<b>Microvision Enters Agreement to Develop Automotive Head-Up Display with Global Tier 1 Partner</b>

REDMOND, Wash.--Microvision , the leader in light scanning technologies for display and imaging products, announced today that it has entered into a development agreement with a major global Tier 1 automotive supplier to develop a commercial scanned-beam head-up display (HUD) product for automotive applications. For co ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company - September 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call

Ford Motor Company - September 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call

You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's September 2006 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, October 3, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading

Nokia Multimedia Car Kit CK-20W Takes Multimedia from Mobile to Automobile

Nokia Multimedia Car Kit CK-20W Takes Multimedia from Mobile to Automobile

New Handsfree Solution from Nokia Integrates Personal Music Box NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Nokia today launched the Nokia Multimedia Car Kit CK-20W, the first integrated handsfree solution to combine high-quality communication and music in the car.** Thanks to Bluetooth*** wireless technology, the easy-to-use system is comp ... Continue reading

RookieDriver.Net Energizes Teen Driver Awareness with Launch of Stylistic 'Rookie Driver In Training(TM)' Products

RookieDriver.Net Energizes Teen Driver Awareness with Launch of Stylistic 'Rookie Driver In Training(TM)' Products

Designed by Teens, Products Alert Fellow Drivers That There's a Novice Driver on the Road SPRING LAKE, Mich., Sept. 26 -- RookieDriver.Net (http://www.rookiedriver.net/) today announced the release of its new line of 'Rookie Driver In Training' Alert Products to help inexperienced teenage drivers stay safe on the road ... Continue reading

Subaru Endorses Fall Car Care Month

Subaru Endorses Fall Car Care Month

-- During the month of October, Subaru drivers can bring their vehicles in for a free inspection including an MPG inspection that will help owners maximize fuel efficiency -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 26 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its support of Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide effort spearheaded by the ... Continue reading

IndyCars Run On 100 Percent Ethanol For 1st Time

IndyCars Run On 100 Percent Ethanol For 1st Time

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Reality Racing, Inc. Signs Procter & Gamble's Old Spice Division as a Platinum Sponsor for Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge

Reality Racing, Inc. Signs Procter & Gamble's Old Spice Division as a Platinum Sponsor for Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 26 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RRGI) has signed The Procter & Gamble Company , makers of the Old Spice(R) brand, as a platinum-level sponsor for Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge. In a recent move, Reality Racing Inc. expanded its corporate racecar sponsorship program for Reali ... Continue reading

Chase for the Cup Leader Jeff Burton to Greet Fans at Kansas City Cingular Store Thursday

Chase for the Cup Leader Jeff Burton to Greet Fans at Kansas City Cingular Store Thursday

Burton is coming off his first Cup series win in five years KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 26 -- As the Cup Series shifts into overdrive for its season-ending stretch run to crown a champion, TEAM Cingular is in the driver's seat with driver Jeff Burton leading the championship point standings. To help celebrate Burton's win ... Continue reading

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