AIADA Introduces AutoDealer Magazine
Click here for a sneak peek of AIADA's first AutoDealer magazine. AIADA is proud to introduce a new magazine to its dealer members. AutoDealer will focus on issues important to America's international automobile dealers and industry insiders. Topics covered in the first issue, which will hit mailboxes this week, includ ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Roger Penske, the race-team owner and former driver, who is also CEO and controlling shareholder of United Auto Group Inc., has gradually taken a stronger hand in running the Michigan-based dealership chain. The Wall Street Journal reports that next week, ... Continue reading
Nissan Incorporates Message Alert Against Drunk-Driving on CARWINGS Navi System
TOKYO, June 28 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will incorporate a message alert against drunk driving into its CARWINGS (HDD) navigation systems*1, as a part of a wider campaign to help prevent drunk-driving. Nissan will gradually incorporate this new feature into its navigation systems on board new vehicles bei ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Representing the latest in a string of consumer studies documenting the high regard U.S. consumers have for Porsche, J.D. Power and Associatesâ 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM today rated the brand number-one overall, for the third year in a row. The Study, now in its 12t ... Continue reading
XM and Infiniti Will Offer 3-Year XM Radio and XM NavTraffic Service to 2008 Infiniti QX56 Buyers
XM Radio and XM NavTraffic now standard, factory-equipped features on Infiniti QX56 WASHINGTON, June 28 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that for a limited time Infiniti will be offering consumers three years of complimentary XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic service on the r ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., June 28 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that Daniel P. Kuhnert has been promoted to executive vice president of sales and marketing. Kuhnert rejoined MMNA in April 2005 as senior vice president of sales after more than a decade as a dealer principal of two Mitsubishi dea ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.0525 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid July 20, 2007, to shareholders of record as of July 3, 2007. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, c ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class to Start at $31,975
New Models Showcase Aggressive Styling and Class-Leading Value MONTVALE, N.J., June 28 -- Mercedes-Benz announced today that the bold new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup will begin at $31,975 for the new C300 Sport Sedan (228 hp, 221 lb-ft. of torque). The all-new C300 Luxury Sedan (228 hp, 221 lb-ft. of torque) will ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) SERIES NOTES II
1. If you missed it â Brad Jaeger and Milka Duno teleconference<P> 2. Williams makes most of tough situation<p> <P> 1. If you missed it â Brad Jaeger and Milka Duno teleconference: Indy Pro Series driver Brad Jaeger and Milka Duno were the guests on todayâs Indy Racing League teleconference. Jaeger, a re ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - SERIES NOTES I
NDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES â June 26, 2007 Todayâs IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series headlines: 1. Does Richmond hold key to IndyCar Series title?: 2. Patrick among top female sports stars: 3. Hornish Featured In July Maxim 1. Does Richmond hold key to IndyCar Series title?: If history holds true in 2007, ... Continue reading
PETIT LE MANS (ATLANTA) - Fans Will Be the Winners at 10th Anniversary Petit Le Mans
Fans attending the 10th Anniversary Petit Le Mans Oct. 3-6 will become part of the biggest celebration in Road Atlanta history. From a high energy, dazzling pre-race ceremony to an extensive fireworks show at the checkered flag, the race will surely be memorable. It already is one for the history books. What began as a ... Continue reading
ALMS (LIME ROCK) - DYSON RACING RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS
Dyson Racing is in its 32nd year of race competition. Dyson Racing team owner Rob Dyson bought a Porsche 962 race car in 1985 on the advice of long-time friend Bob Aiken. Dyson went on to win his first race that same year at Lime Rock Park - the first of many wins for the Dyson/Porsche partnership. After claiming 12 vi ... Continue reading
NHRA (NORWALK) - NHRA POWERade SERIES SET IN OHIO....
There are plenty of reasons fans have made NHRA POWERade Series drag racing the second most popular motorsport in the United States. Thereâs nothing like watching two 7,000 horsepower machines rocket off of the starting line with a force stronger than a space shuttle launch. The pits are open. Racing simulators ar ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2007 Second Quarter Earnings
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 28 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2007 second quarter conference call on Thursday, July 19, 2007. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the Company's release of second quarter earnings at 7 a.m. central time on that same day. The co ... Continue reading
General Motors Launches Chevrolet Assembly Line in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 28 -- GM plans to launch its first Kazakh-produced Chevrolet onto the Kazakh market next month after opening its first Chevrolet assembly line in the country. The assembly line, a partnership between Asia Avto and GM Daewoo, was opened at the Asia Avto plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk in a ceremony att ... Continue reading
Ten Tips to Rev up for Summer Driving
FAIRFAX, Va.--If you arenât diligent about preparing your vehicle for the summer driving season, you might be saying goodbye to cruising down the open roadâ¦and saying hello to waiting for a tow truck in 95-degree heat. "The summer season is one of the best times to get out and explore the open road, but befor ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Taurus Review - Who Says You Can't Go Home Again?
NEW FORD â08 TAURUS SETS NEW STANDARD FOR SAFE & AFFORDABLE FAMILY VEHICLES by Marty Bernstein Miami, Florida June 22, 2007 Florida may be the retirement home of millions, but today in the capital of AARP mem-bers, Ford brought a trusted, valuable name out of retirement with the introduction of the updated, spruce ... Continue reading
GMAC: 130 Million Licensed Americans Disregard Dangers of Driving While Tired
Drowsy Drivers on the Roadways: Study Shows Americans Acknowledge Dangers, but Admit to Unsafe Behaviors on Road Trips ST. LOUIS, June 28 -- Results from a GMAC Insurance study announced today indicate Americans have a profound disconnect when it comes to the dangers of driving while fatigued. The GMAC Insurance study, ... Continue reading
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC), a leading developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, has signed a strategic supplier agreement to provide battery management system technology for the conversion of Mexico Cityâs 2,000 municipal car fleet ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Elects New Board Member
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that Ms. Beryl Raff was elected to the board of directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Robert E. Howard II. Raff will be a class I director, increasing the number of independent directors on the seven-member boar ... Continue reading
Ferro Elects Richard J. Hipple to Board of Directors
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation announced today that Richard J. Hipple has been elected to its Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Mr. Hipple to serve on its Finance Committee. The election increases the number of members of Ferroâs Board to ten. Mr. Hipple has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executiv ... Continue reading
National Survey Provides a Chilling Look Inside the Modern Glove Box
- Nearly half of Americans (44 percent) are unwisely storing their vehicle title in the glove box - Survey reinforces Dodge brand's move to revolutionize the glove box to meet the needs of modern drivers AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 28 -- While its name is universal and it's a standard feature in nearly all automobile mak ... Continue reading
Telematics Veteran to Push ATX Beyond Embedded Car Systems
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, June 28 -- A 15-year veteran of the vehicle telematics and location-based telecommunications industries, Shiva Kalisetty, has been tapped by ATX Group to expand telematics services beyond embedded automotive systems to various types of portable and desktop communications and navigation devices ... Continue reading
Volvo Participates in Joint Environmental Program with US and Swedish Governments
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Group will be participating as a cooperation partner in a joint environmental program between the US and Swedish Governments. The program is aimed at reducing consumption of fossil fuel by focusing on projects within the areas of energy and vehicle development. For Volvo, it would involve p ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings of $.17 Per Share and FY 2007 Earnings of $.35
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 28 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended April 30, 2007. Highlights of fourth quarter operating results: -- Revenue decline of 5.1% -- Interest income growth of 8.1% -- Net income of $2.1 million ($.17 per diluted share). N ... Continue reading
Bonal International, Inc. Posts Strongest Year-End Results Yet
Strong Momentum Continues for Three Consecutive Years ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 28 -- Bonal International, Inc. today announced consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 with strong momentum for the third consecutive year, posting its strongest results in the 23-year history of the company. I ... Continue reading
Worthington Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. today reported results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2007. (U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) 4Q2007 3Q2007 4Q2006 12M2007 12M2006 Net sales $ 786.6 $ 677.3 $ 822.0 $ 2,971.8 $ 2,897.2 Operating income 41.7 2.2 54.8 129.1 157.6 Equity i ... Continue reading
Reyco Granning Names Steve Denny to New Position Supporting Large Fleet Operators
MOUNT VERNON, Mo.--Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â announced the appointment of Steve Denny to the new position of National Account Director, Fleets. In this position, Denny will be responsible for leading national account development, serv ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Honda Models Capture Most Awards in 2007 APEAL Study
Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- Honda captures four model segment awards -- more than any other vehicle nameplate this year -- according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today. ( ... Continue reading
Hot Temps, Low Air Pressure May Lead to Tire Trouble
Proper Tire Pressure Promotes Safety, Saves Gas, Helps Tires Last WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer time heat and under inflated tires may spell trouble on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur each year due to under infl ... Continue reading
Performance Versus Protection: Seeking a Happy Medium in Automotive Air Filtration
GASTONIA, N.C., June 28 -- If you thought the "great taste/less filling" beer debate got people worked up, go hang around a garage or auto parts store and listen to the arguments over air filtration. "Performance versus protection" really stirs up the dust. Air filters do just that: they filter dust and debris from the ... Continue reading
Getting Your Vehicle to Perform Its Best - Without Raising Your Cost at the Pump
BROADVIEW, Ill., June 28 -- How your car, minivan or SUV performs ultimately depends on the type of vehicle you drive and what it was designed for in the first place. However, new technology in premium spark plugs allows drivers to extract the best performance their vehicles can offer without compromising fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Two Ethanol Facilities Win Energy Star Awards for Exceptional Energy Savings
(Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, June 27, 2007) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Two Ethanol Facilities Win Energy Star Awards for Exceptional Energy Savings *Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov* *Two ethanol facilities in the Midwest are being recognized for reducing energy consumptio ... Continue reading
Land Rover Freelander 2 Proves A Hit With UK Customers
GAYDON, Warwickshire - June 28, 2007: The all-new Freelander 2 is proving a real hit with UK customers since launch in December 2006. Sales for the award-winning compact 4x4 are up 20 per cent compared with the same time last year. The Freelander 2, built at the acclaimed Halewood manufacturing facility in Liverpool, h ... Continue reading
Swedish Team Triumphs in First "World Championship" For Volvo Service Personnel
STOCKHOLM - June 28, 2007: Team Skywalker from Sweden were crowned World Champions 2007 at the end of an exciting and tense VISTA competition for Volvo's truck and bus service personnel in Gothenburg on Tuesday. On this occasion, the event took the form of a World Championship for the first time in its history. In all, ... Continue reading
UK Fire Brigade Rings Changes with Toyota
LONDON - June 28, 2007: More than 50 fire service staff have switched from being user-choosers to driving a range of Toyota Avensis diesel cars â and the transition has been a smooth one, says Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service's Fleet Manager John Millett. The Avensis 2.2-litre D-4D diesels, manufactured at Toyota' ... Continue reading
Jeep Announces New Advertising Tag Line and Ad Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
-- "Have fun out there. Jeep" is the new tag line -- Outdoor and Internet teaser ads debut July 1; national campaign is mid- July -- Focus is on the seven Jeep vehicles, the most in the brand's history -- Campaign is the first from Cutwater, the new creative ad agency for Jeep AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 27 -- The Jeep(R ... Continue reading
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