2007 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2006 Will Be The Best Year Ever For Lamborghini
Los Angeles - November 29, 2006: With more than 2000 models sold in 2006, Lamborghini rang in the new year celebrating its best year ever. The Italian automaker gave details of its success at a brief press conference today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Worldwide sales were up 30 percent in 2006 â ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Launches the V8 Vantage Roadster - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES â November 29, 2006: Aston Martin unveiled one of the most eagerly anticipated convertibles of the year at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday 29th November. Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: âThe V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that hei ... Continue reading
Audi Reveals New Audi TT Roadster at LA Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES - November 29, 2006: Sheer sportiness, a genuine driving experience plus high power reserves â cue the new TT Roadster from Audi. The open-top sports car retains the distinctive lines of its tremendously successful predecessor, but instils them with even greater emotion, performance and dynamism. Note: ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Acura 'Advanced Sedan Concept' Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Acura "Advanced Sedan Concept" made its world debut today at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Created by Acura's Los Angeles-based advanced design team, the concept features a modern, powerful exterior while retaining an ultra luxurious feel. "The Advanced Sedan Concept illustrates Acura's co ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Chrysler Raises Roof On New Sebring Convertible - VIDEO ENHANCED
Los Angeles November 29, 2006; Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. This completely redesigned Sebring Convertible is built on the companyâs new D-segment platform and offers what no other convertible on the road can offer: Chryslerâ ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho--Micron Technology participated in this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to digitally capture video of the rugged off-road race using the company’s innovative image sensor and advanced flash memory technology. In the end, Micron accomplished that feat while its chief executive officer, Steve Appleton, als ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Launches Commercial Auto Leasing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LeaseCompare.com Launches Commercial Auto Leasing to Help Small Businesses Save Money Website Provides Competitive Leasing Services to ‘Not-So-Big’ Companies for Their Business Vehicles CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online auto leasing, announced ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Sales Partners With myAutoloan.com
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 29 -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is announcing a new partnership with myAutoloan.com. The Internet-based marketplace lending platform will provide additional auto financing options for customers of Thrifty Car Sales' national network of franchised used ... Continue reading
Motorsport Executive Expands to Open Two New U.S. Offices
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LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 29 -- TRW FAWER Automobile Safety Systems (Changchun) Co., Ltd. (TFASS), a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has established a manufacturing plant in Beijing, China to produce chassis modules for Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBDC). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Honda REMIX Concept Shines Brightly at Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Styling Concept Mixes Sports Car Attitude With Everyday Functionality LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Honda REMIX small sport concept vehicle made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The REMIX explores the shape and design of a two-seat sports car focused on agile ... Continue reading
Goodyear Earns Perfect Quality Scores
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that recent independent quality audits of three of its tire manufacturing plants found the company to be in 100 percent compliance with its quality standards. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) NSF Industrial Strategic ... Continue reading
Honda FCX Concept on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show
Fully Functional Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle Makes First Public Debut in U.S. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- A fully functional Honda FCX Concept vehicle will be on display for the first time to the general public at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The FCX Concept features a newly developed compact, high-efficiency Honda FC ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce November 2006 Sales
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's November sales Who: Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations, Chrysler Group When: Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST Details: Teleconference: 1 ... Continue reading
2007 Mitsubishi Galant Offers Gentex Mirror
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, announced today that it has begun shipping auto-dimming mirrors for the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from the headla ... Continue reading
BBK's Corporate Advisory Group Expands, Welcomes Managing Director and Two Managers
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- BBK, an international business advisory firm providing financial, strategic and operational services to its clients worldwide, has announced that it has strengthened its Corporate Advisory Group with the addition of Tim Hassenger as Managing Director, and Mark Goodenow and Stuart Kaufman as Manager ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Compli® and CounselorLibrary, LLC marked the launch of their business alliance with the integration of CounselorLibrary’s CARLAW® into the Compli Dealership Compliance Management System (DCMS). This new add-on product to the Compli DCMS gives U.S. auto dealerships instant, online access to the most ... Continue reading
Goodyear Develops New NASCAR Cam Drive Belt
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Heading into the final ten- race chase for the title, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champion Jimmy Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports made gambles on and off the track to find increased performance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) One bet was made on a new ultra-high-tech Good ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Acquisition of C.I.E.B.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today that it acquired all of the outstanding common stock of C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o. ("C.I.E.B."). C.I.E.B. is located in Brandys nad Orlici, Czech Republic and is a seat manufacturer primarily for the commercial bus and truck markets. "Thi ... Continue reading
GE Money's FUNancing Now Available At Cagiva USA Dealers
ST. PAUL, Minn.--GE Moneyâs Sales Finance unit today announced an agreement to provide consumer credit services through Cagiva USA dealers nationwide. GEâs FUNancing revolving and an installment loan credit program will be available for the purchase of motorcycles and accessories. Cagiva USA, located in Willo ... Continue reading
CHAMCO AUTO Shareholders Elect William Pollack as Chairman
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 29 -- The shareholders of CHAMCO AUTO have elected William Pollack as its Chairman, announced CHAMCO AUTO CEO Veechwin Li today. CHAMCO AUTO is partnered with Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Company, Ltd. (ZXAUTO China) and expects to become the first company to import Chinese-made vehicles into the U ... Continue reading
Giugiaro Mustang's Glass Roof Looks Cool, Keeps Cool With Saflex(R) Interlayer
Saflex(R) Interlayer Provides Heat Reduction And SPF 50 Benefits LOS ANGELES, and ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29 -- The Giugiaro Mustang, a concept created by Fabrizio Giugiaro, Italdesign Giugiaro Styling Area Director, debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show today with a spectacular and unique glass roof system that incorporates th ... Continue reading
Mascoma and Tamarack Energy Partner to Accelerate the Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol
ESSEX, Conn. & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Tamarack Energy, Inc., of Essex, Connecticut and Mascoma Corporation, the leader in cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol development and production, announced today an agreement to collaborate on the joint development of cellulosic ethanol facilities in New York, as well as follow-on opportuni ... Continue reading
Symyx Technologies Creates New Sensors Company
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Symyx Technologies, Inc. today announced that its has formed an independent company to develop and pursue commercial applications of proprietary sensor technologies. The new company, Visyx Technologies Inc., will focus on efforts to commercialize the sensor technologies in the transportation, indus ... Continue reading
Xact Aid, Inc. Reports September 2006 Earnings
HONG KONG--The Board of Directors of Xact Aid, Inc. (OTCBB:XAID, sic China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc.) announced third quarter results for the company. Consolidated sales for the three months ended 30 September 2006 were $14.7 million, compared with $9.1 million for the comparable period in the previous year, a ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Provide Unprecedented NASCAR Driver-to-Pit Crew Race Coverage in 2007
Will take listeners inside the car with up to 10 'Team Talk' channels carrying driver-to-pit crew communications during NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races 'Team Talk' channels will air the live 'race call' and in-car audio simultaneously NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that it will present unpre ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SkyWave Announces Executive Appointment in Response to Growing Opportunities and Expanding Global Initiatives Ottawa, Ontario - November 29, 2006 - SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading worldwide distributor of D+ satellite communications products and services, is pleased to announce the appo ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Launches Commercial Auto Leasing to Help Small Businesses Save Money
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online auto leasing, announced it has added an online commercial leasing service to its popular www.LeaseCompare.com website. Small businesses now have access to competitive lease programs for their new and used commercial cars and trucks. Businesses v ... Continue reading
ICEM and Underground Partnership Supports Automotive Designers in Detroit, Los Angeles and Sao Paulo
DETROIT, Nov. 29 -- ICEM, the leader in surface modeling, surface model validation and design visualization software, today announced a partnership with The Underground World Corporation, a design solutions and services provider. The agreement gives the companies the combined strength of Underground's local technical t ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Honour Technology Pioneers at 2006 Emerging Technologies Awards Banquet
LONDON â 28 November 2006 â Frost & Sullivan will host its prestigious Emerging Technologies Awards Banquet on Tuesday, 5 December 2006 at the Crowne Plaza London â St. James Hotel. The Awards Banquet will honour companies and individuals for innovative developments, outstanding performances and achievem ... Continue reading
Auto Insurer Kicks-Off Special, First-Of-Its-Kind Discount for New Jersey Mass Transit Riders
HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 29 -- New Jersey Skylands Insurance Companies is leading the charge to make auto insurance more affordable for drivers throughout the Garden State. Today they unveiled an innovative promotion that highlights a first-of-a-kind discount for New Jersey drivers who regularly commute to work via mass tra ... Continue reading
Automotive Audio Market Leaders Confront Mounting Competition
BOSTON--The new Strategy Analytics report, âOE Automotive Audio: Leading Suppliers Hold Their Positions,â concludes that Blaupunkt, Siemens VDO, Delphi and Visteon still dominate the supply of audio head units for new vehicles produced across Europe and North America, despite increasing competition in automot ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $53 Million Armor Component Order for Up-Armored HMMWV
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 29 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems and life safety and survivability systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of an order from AM General valued a ... Continue reading
DETROIT - WHAT: Dr. Ronald M. Davis, president-elect, American Medical Association and physicians from automotive OEMs and suppliers will address quality and value in health care at the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) AutoMed Conference on Dec. 1, 2006. Dr. Davis will discuss preventative medicine and expandi ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Releases Residual Value Analysis
Honda and Acura Top 2007 List, Volkswagen Moves Up IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 29 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today announces the 2007 model year vehicles that are expected to retain the greatest proportion of their original retail prices after five years of own ... Continue reading
Mascoma and Tamarack Energy Partnering on Cellulosic Ethanol
Mascoma today announced an agreement to collaborate with Tamarack Energy to develop cellulosic ethanol facilities, with a focus on sites in New York, New England and Pennsylvania. The two firms are together analyzing energy plant sites and localized cellulosic feedstock supplies, in order to combine Mascoma's cellulosi ... Continue reading
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts, November 29 -- Sensata Technologies Inc. a annoncé aujourd'hui ses plans pour lever 95 millions US$, ou son équivalent en euros, afin de financer son acquisition précédemment annoncée de l'activité First Technology Automotive and Special Products (FTAS) d'Honeywell. Sensata a l'intention ... Continue reading
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts, November 29 -- Sensata Technologies Inc. today announced plans to raise US$95 million or the Euro-equivalent in connection with the financing of its previously announced acquisition of Honeywell's First Technology Automotive and Special Products (FTAS) business. Sensata plans to raise the fina ... Continue reading
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UnitedAuto Announces $325 Million Senior Subordinated Note Offering
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that it intends to offer $325 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior subordinated notes due 2016 (the “Notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A of th ... Continue reading
California's Tuners Turning Green
LOS ANGELES, Nov 29, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Russell Long already owns a pair of fuel-efficient hybrid cars -- a Toyota Prius and a Honda Civic -- but his dream car is not on the market yet: a zippy number he could plug in to recharge at night that would get over 100 miles per gallon. Lon ... Continue reading
Tiger Woods Debuts New Buick Luxury Crossover
LOS ANGELES, November 29 -- - World's Top-Ranked Professional Golfer Presents All-New Buick Enclave on the Eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show Tiger Woods, together with GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, unveiled the all-new Buick Enclave at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. This is the first time ... Continue reading
2006 Los Angeles Auto Show: Automotive Youth Educational Systems To Host 'Future Techs'
Local high school students to provide opinions on current trends and outlook on future WHAT: Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) will host a group of their Los Angeles area high school students at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The AYES "Future Techs" program will allow the aspiring automotive technicians the ... Continue reading
No New Chrysler U.S. Sales Incentives
LOS ANGELES, Nov 29, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has no plans to launch new U.S. sales incentives before the end of the year and is working with dealers to eliminate sales bank inventory, vice president for sales and marketing Joe Eberhardt said on Wednesday. Eberhardt said Chrysler ... Continue reading
Lithia Toyota of Medford Raises Money for Living Opportunities
ASHLAND, Ore., Nov. 29 -- Lithia Toyota of Medford has joined in the effort to reach out to Rogue Valley's most needy and fragile citizens. For more than 30 years, Living Opportunities, Inc. has been doing that and more by assisting people with developmental disabilities achieve their "greatest potential for independen ... Continue reading
2007 North American International Auto Show Presents Cutting Edge Automotive Designs and Technology
DETROIT, Nov. 29 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will once again serve as the world stage for some of the automotive industry's most significant and trend-setting vehicle design and technology debuts. NAIAS is also the venue for major international design programs, like the AutoWeek Design Fo ... Continue reading
MANHEIM CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN SHANGHAI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss November 29, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHANGHAI VIP Reception and Auction Mark Occasion at Manheim Guopai Facility ATLANTA - Manheim officially celebrated the grand opening of its Manheim Guopai operating location ... Continue reading
Nissan's Cuernavaca Plant Named Second Versa Source
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan Mexicanaâs Civac manufacturing plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico, will begin manufacturing and exporting Nissan Versa cars to the United States in the spring, becoming the second North American production source for the popular subcompact vehicles. Production of Versas, a version of which is cal ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group annonce l'acquisition de C.I.E.B.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, November 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (Nasdaq : CVGI), a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir procédé à l'acquisition des actions ordinaires en circulation de C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. S r.o. (<< C.I.E.B. >>). C.I.E.B. se trouve à Brandys nad Orlici, en République Tchèque et est un fabricant de siè ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Acquisition of C.I.E.B.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, November 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today that it acquired all of the outstanding common stock of C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o. ("C.I.E.B."). C.I.E.B. is located in Brandys nad Orlici, Czech Republic and is a seat manufacturer primarily for the commercial bus and truck markets. ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group annuncia l'acquisizione di C.I.E.B.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, November 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , ha annunciato oggi di aver acquisito le azioni ordinarie in circolazione della C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. sr.o. ("C.I.E.B."). C.I.E.B. che ha la propria sede a Brandys nad Orlici, Repubblica ceca, fabbrica sedili essenzialmente destinati al mercato degli au ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group anuncia la adquisición de C.I.E.B.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, November 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ha anunciado hoy que ha adquirido todas las acciones de C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o. ("C.I.E.B."). C.I.E.B. tiene su sede central en Brandys nad Orlici (República Checa), y es un fabricante de asientos dedicado principalmente a los mercados de autocares ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group gibt Akquisition von C.I.E.B. bekannt
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, November 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen alle ausstehenden Stammaktien von C.I.E.B. Kahovec, spol. s r.o. ("C.I.E.B.") erworben hat. Das in Brandys nad Orlici, Tschechische Republik, ansässige Unternehmen C.I.E.B. ist ein Hersteller von Sitzen, vornehmli ... Continue reading
Customized Business Card CD's for LO's and Realtors.
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Silver Holds the Top Spot Globally, With Growth Seen in Vibrant Colors in North America and Asia TROY, Mich., Nov. 29 -- For the seventh consecutive year, silver has held its lead as the predominant color choice for vehicles globally. Vibrant colors such as red and orange also registered noticeable growth around the wo ... Continue reading
Global Car Sharing Leader Launches Service in London and Announces $25 Million in New Funding
London Launch and New Funding Prime Zipcar for Rapid US and International Expansion CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 29 -- Zipcar -- the world's largest car sharing company -- today announced it is launching service in London, England, the company's first transatlantic market. With this announcement, Zipcar also announces that t ... Continue reading
Legendary Songstress Patti LaBelle Headlines 'A Christmas with Grace' Live Concert in Detroit
"The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle" tour comes to Greater Grace Temple presented by Chrysler and offers a look at the new 2007 Aspen SUV DETROIT, Nov. 29 -- Her voice is legendary, and she's one of music's most celebrated recording artists. The incomparable Patti LaBelle headlines "A Christmas with Grace" at Greate ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Minority Business Spending Target
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 29 -- Toyota today announced a new minority business spending target at its 17th annual Opportunity Exchange conference and trade fair. Toyota's U.S. operations will target ten percent of the company's overall U.S. purchases of parts, goods and services with minority businesses. "Toyota believes ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 29 -- United States Steel Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Offer") for any and all of its 10 3/4 % Senior Notes due August 1, 2008, (CUSIP No. 91263PAB1) (the "Notes") currently outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $347,750,000, on ... Continue reading
Zag Appoints Matthew Handal VP of Operations
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Zag (http://www.zag.com), an automotive retail innovator, today announced the appointment of Matthew Handal as vice president of operations. Zag is a groundbreaking company with a state-of-the-art technology and services platform designed to dramatically improving the way consumers buy cars while ... Continue reading
Female drivers prepare to succeed at LSJ Foundation Driver Development Program
LSJ FOUNDATION DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Marquis, 317-244-9790 or 602-952-9243; memarquis42@aol.com Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FEMALE DRIVERS PREPARE TO SUCCEED PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 29, 2006) - On Dec. 9-12, 16 young and unique female r ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Tough Compact HCD10 Hyundai Hellion Concept Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Hyundai Design and Technical Center and Hyundai Motor America presented the world debut of the HCD10 Hyundai Hellion concept during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. Hellion is a compact three-door sport crossover designed with attitude and independence creating its unmi ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled two new vehicles at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show â the 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R sport compact sedan and the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. Both vehicles will be on public display, along with the complete range of 2007 Nissan cars, trucks and ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show November 29, 2006; Rick Wagner in a keynote speech(see below) at the 2006 6 LA Auto Show speaking in front of a record number of automotive journalists delivered the vision that he believes will lead GM back to profitability and World leadership...well designed desirable vehicles powered by sustainable pow ... Continue reading
LA AUTO SHOW: Saturn Hybrid SUV Front-Wheel-Drive, 2-Mode Hybrid System Debuts in 2008
Saturn Hybrid SUV Expected to Offer Up To 45-Percent Fuel Economy Improvement LOS ANGELES – General Motors Corp. will expand the industry’s most diverse portfolio of hybrid technologies in 2008 with the debut of its front-wheel-drive, 2-mode hybrid system in the Saturn Vue Green Line SUV, the automaker announced at ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: GM Announces Intention to Produce Plug-in Hybrid SUV
Saturn Vue Green Line Will Use Modified 2-mode Hybrid System, Lithium Ion Battery LOS ANGELES â General Motors Corp. intends to produce a Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid that has the potential to achieve double the fuel efficiency of any current SUV, the automaker announced at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Sho ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2006; To reinforce its commitment to providing fun-to-drive vehicles for lifestyle-driven consumers, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) brings its "game face" to the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show, showcasing two exceptional activity-oriented concepts, and its full-line of versatile cars and SUV ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show: Mazda Nagare Concept Vehicle Headlines Presentation - VIDEO ENHANCED
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- Mazda North American Operations will today unveil -- for the first time ever -- its Nagare design concept, as well as display its full 2007 showroom lineup, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Following on the heels of three very successful and exploratory Mazda design concepts -- Sassou, Senku, and K ... Continue reading
Ford's Hourly Buyout Acceptances Reach 38,000 This Year
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29 -- As part of a key objective of its North American turnaround plan, Ford Motor Company confirmed today that so far this year about 38,000 of its UAW- represented hourly workers have accepted package offerings for voluntary separations from the company. This figure includes approximately 30,000 ... Continue reading
Autobytel Announces 2007 Editors' Choice Awards
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , which provides millions of car shoppers with expert vehicle information on its popular auto research and buying sites, today announced its 4th annual Editorsâ Choice Awards, a listing of the best new 2007 vehicles on the market according to Autobytelâs team of veteran automoti ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Announces Its 2007 All-Stars Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, Americaâs leading automotive lifestyle publication(www.automobilemag.com), today announced the winners of the 2007 AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE All-Stars Awards. Each year, the editors and bureau chiefs of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE convene to test, evaluate, and debate the performance, sign ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts November Auto Sales: Strong Compact Cars and Midsize SUVs Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 29 -- This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.22 million units, a 5.0 percent increase from November 2005 and a 0.5 percent increase from October 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newsc ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Announces Winners of 2007 Best Resale Value Awards
Consumer Advice for Finding New Cars With Minimal Depreciation Down the Road IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 29 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the 2007 model year winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards. Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typical ... Continue reading
* Chrysler brand reinforces its leadership position as America's favorite convertible company with all-new Sebring Convertible * Three automatically latching tops, including a retractable hard top, can drop with the press of a button on the key fob * Spacious interior makes comfortable room for four adults, exceptional ... Continue reading
HUNT, KAISER WESTERN SPRINT CHAMPS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 7 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-326 HUNT, KAISER CAP WESTERN SPRINT TITLES WITH IRWINDALE "TURKEY NIGHT" VICTORY Tony Hunt of Lincoln, Calif. and car owner Alan Kaiser of Vallejo, Calif. put the cap on their 2006 USAC Western Sprint Car championship season with a 30-lap feat ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: The 4th Edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter
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NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 2006 Final 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 the final round of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Countdow ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 after the close of market on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. On Wednesday, December 6, 2006 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and answer questions ... Continue reading
Flextronics to Report Third Quarter Results
SINGAPORE, Nov. 28 -- Flextronics today announced that it will report third quarter results on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. The conference call, hosted by Flextronics' senior management, will be held at 1:30 p.m. PST to discuss the financial results of the Company and its future outlook. This call will be broadcast via t ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive to Present at Bank of America Credit Conference
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will present at Bank of America’s 2006 Credit Conference. The presentation will cover Group 1’s financial results and an overview of the company’s strategy. Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Royal ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: Mom's Messy Car Wins Her a New One
Maria Williams is a mother of three, and like a lot of moms out there, she often feels like a part-time chauffeur. The result, a messy car. So messy in fact, that her entry into the MyLife.MyCar.MyMess. contest -- where owners of messy cars were asked to submit photos and an essay explaining just how their cars became ... Continue reading
Update: Toyota International Teacher Program
Thank you for posting information about the Toyota International Teacher Program on your website: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/09/19/022306.html I would like to request an update of information about the program with the text below. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely, Joshua Beatty Assistant ... Continue reading
Al & Ed's Autosound Rolls Into the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show
From Motorized Gas Grills, Refrigerators and Hot Beverage Makers to 10' Subs And 37' LCDs, Al & Ed's Autosound Drives Customization to a New 'Xtreme' at Kentia 'Xtreme Your Ride' Hall, Booth K700 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28 -- Arriving in style with 14 completely customized show cars, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California' ... Continue reading
BMW Group Prepares US Launch of Diesel Vehicles in 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28 -- With the launch of its performance-oriented and efficient Diesel engines in the United States scheduled for 2008, the BMW Group announces another step in its strategy for profitable and sustainable growth. The engines which are known in Europe for their unique synthesis of dynamic performance an ... Continue reading
Honda Releases the New EU55is Ultra-Quiet Generator Equipped with Sine-wave Inverter<BR />
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Releases the New EU55is Ultra-Quiet Generator Equipped with Sine-wave Inverter Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the new EU55is, an ultra-quiet, high-output electrical generator (rated output: 5.5kV ... Continue reading
Honda to Build New Motorcycle Plant in Peru
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda to Build New Motorcycle Plant in Peru Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda del Peru S.A. (HDP) today announced plans to establish a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary, Honda Selva del Peru S.A. (HSP), which will begin construction of a new plant ... Continue reading
Interactive Mapping of Art Supply Stores across the US
Hi, I am writing to let artists and art enthusiasts know that MapMuse.com has recently introduced interactive mapping of art supply stores across the US. There are presently over 1300 art supply stores located on the MapMuse maps. The idea is for artists to build upon what we have started by adding information about th ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: October 2006 Automobile & Motorcycle Statistics Summary
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Jessica Helberg earns top-five finish at Turkey Night sprint feature at Irwindale Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jessica Helberg Earns Top-Five Finish in 66th Annual Turkey Night Sprint Car Feature at Irwindale Speedway 19 year-old Jessica Helberg returned to her home state to pilot the family owned, Helberg Motorsports Beast Chevy 360 USAC Sprint to an impressive fifth place finish at the 66th annual runni ... Continue reading
ATTLEBORO, Mass., Nov. 28 -- Sensata Technologies Inc. today announced plans to raise $95 million or the Euro-equivalent in connection with the financing of its previously announced acquisition of Honeywell's First Technology Automotive and Special Products (FTAS) business. Sensata plans to raise the financing through ... Continue reading
World's Quickest Electric-Powered Drag Bike, The KillaCycle, Press release
Dear Auto Channel Folks, "Nerds vs. the Knuckle-Draggers" A group of us laptop-toting, pocket protector, "chair monkeys" managed to impress the ultimate "tough room" of beer swigging tattooed bikers at the All Harley Drag Racing Association season finale at Las Vegas Drag Strip. We even set a world record while we were ... Continue reading
Zipcar Brings Convenient Cars With a Conscience to London
LONDON, November 29 -- - With Photo - With GBP13MM in New Investments, the World's Largest Car Club Brings Londoners a Convenient Alternative to Car Ownership and High Petrol Prices Zipcar, the world's largest car club, launches today in London bringing Londoners a smart urban transport alternative. Already used by mor ... Continue reading
Analysis Will Detail Advantages, Challenges to Mass Production PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 28 -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Argonne National Laboratory, two of the nation's premier research organizations, announced today a three-year collaborative agreement to conduct detailed analysis of plug-in hybr ... Continue reading
Automobile Magazine's Take On The Mercedes S65 AMG's 604 Horsepower V12
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28th, 2006 At 2:30 PM CST "When is too much power too much" is the question posed by Automobile magazine, and the answer, at least according to them, is in the case of the S65 AMG. After analyzing how AMG-tuned Mercedes models are nothing more than powerful engines dropped in ... Continue reading
Mercedes CL63 AMG Added To Mercedes AMG And Mercedes-Benz Germany Websites
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28th, 2006 At 2:55 PM CST Further adding to my obsession over what is an unmistakably-ravishing work of automotive brilliance, Mercedes has updated their AMG website to include the illustrious CL63 AMG model. 360 degree exterior and interior views; technical specifications an ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Jeep(R) Launch BLUETEC Diesel Initiative
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28 -- On the eve of the Los Angeles Motor Show, DaimlerChrysler, AUDI and Volkswagen announced that they intend to establish the BLUETEC brand name as the designation for particularly clean, highly fuel-efficient passenger cars and SUVs with diesel engines. Under the shared concept of BLUETEC, each of ... Continue reading
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Adds Lewis Hamilton To 2007 Driver Lineup
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28th, 2006 At 7:30 AM CST In off-season racing news, the newly-named Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team has awarded its second driving spot to none other than 21 year- old Lewis Hamilton, 2006 GP2 Champion and a long-term McLaren and Mercedes protégé. Hamilton will race alongsi ... Continue reading
Forbes Takes Another Look At The Mercedes S550
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28th, 2006 At 8:15 AM CST If Forbes Autos' initial review of the 2007 Mercedes S550 wasn't enough to clarify the publication's stance on the new model, Forbes itself has taken the liberty of publishing yet again a review of the luxury sedan to soothe the uneasiness surely fel ... Continue reading
Electric Car Dealership Opens in San Diego County!
ESCONDIDO, Calif., Nov. 28 -- Electra-City Motors will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 2, 2006. The new electric car dealership, located at 738 W. Washington Avenue is close to the junction of I-15 and CA-78 in Escondido. Grand opening festivities, including complimentary food and drinks, will begin a ... Continue reading
Toyota Executive David W. Hermance Obituary
GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 28 -- Automotive Hybrid Systems Expert and Environmental Advocate David W. Hermance, Toyota's top North American engineer for advanced technology vehicles, died Nov. 25, while performing aerobatic maneuvers in his plane off the coast of San Pedro, Calif. A resident of Huntington Beach, Calif., he ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America: David W. Hermance
GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 28 -- Automotive Hybrid Systems Expert and Environmental Advocate David W. Hermance, Toyota's top North American engineer for advanced technology vehicles, died Nov. 25, while performing aerobatic maneuvers in his plane off the coast of San Pedro, Calif. A resident of Huntington Beach, Calif., he ... Continue reading
USW Blasts J.P. Morgan Analyst Patel's Misinformation about Goodyear Strike
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) today sharply criticized the latest analysis of the USW-Goodyear strike by Himanshu Patel of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as a "deliberate attempt to hype the company's stock through promoting Goodyear's campaign to break the union by creating unfounded fears amon ... Continue reading
BikerWorlds Bear Travels Cross Country to Raise Money for Charity
ATLANTA, Nov. 28 -- In a first-of-its-kind event, the members of BikerWorlds.com (http://www.bikerworlds.com/), a social networking site for adult motorcyclists, are raising money for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, by sending Larry, the BikerWorlds mascot, on a road trip across the U.S. The 15-inc ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Powers Into Los Angeles Auto Show
S63 AMG, CL63 AMG and Maybach 62 S Make North American Debut at LA Auto Show MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 28 -- The S63 AMG, CL63 AMG and Maybach 62 S celebrate their North American debut at the Los Angeles Automobile Show, open to the public December 1 - 10, 2006. The S63 AMG sedan and the CL63 AMG coupe are both powered by t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 28 -- Students are invited to participate in the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Automotive Education Day. The third annual Automotive Education Day, presented by State Farm Insurance, will take place on Wed., Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cobo Center. Hillary Will of KB Racing LLC ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Doubles Corporate Event Revenue
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 28 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that they expect the soon to be completed 2006 season will set records in revenue and earnings for the company. "Although we still have two events at the Talladega Superspeedway to complete, it is obvious that 2006 wi ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Cab Plant in Ume, Sweden Takes Another Step towards Improving the Environment
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--In future, Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) in Umeå will also paint plastic components in the new topcoat paint facility in order to reduce the total impact on the environment. This entails an investment of SEK 138 million, which is stage 2 of the total investment of SEK 650 million. Volvo Tru ... Continue reading
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