AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES 2007 SCHEDULE FEATURES NEW MARKETS, RECONFIGURED 12-RACE SLATE
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES 2007 SCHEDULE FEATURES NEW MARKETS, RECONFIGURED 12-RACE SLATE Braselton, Ga. - Boasting three noteworthy new venues and major media markets, the American Le Mans Series today unveiled an ambitious 2007 schedule - the most comprehensive in the eight-year history of the ... Continue reading
Chinese GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2
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Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce September 2006 Sales
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's September sales Who: Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations, Chrysler Group When: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT Details: Teleconference: ... Continue reading
Dodgers and EZ Lube Press Release
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Dougals Motorsports in the Hunt for the Championship
For immediate release September 29, 2006 El Cajon, CA Solid Runs Keep Douglas Motorsports in the Hunt for the Championship Douglas Motorsports came to Chula Vista International Raceway just twenty-one points out of first place in both PRO-2 and PRO-4. The followers of the 2006 edition of Championship Off-Road Racing ar ... Continue reading
Final 34 Champions Crowned as 34th Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals End
For Immediate Release Final 34 Champions Crowned as 34th Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals End TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 29, 2006) - The 34th annual Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championships came to a close Friday, crowning the final 34 of the 72 National Champions for the 2006 season. The event marked an all-time record for ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Yellow Transportation 300 Advance, Page 1 September 29, 2006 Kansas Speedway Brad Coleman, an 18-year-old development driver for Brewco Motorsports, will make his second career Busch Series start this weekend at Kansas Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 66 Ford Fusion. Coleman, who won th ... Continue reading
Harley Davidson motorcycles - please read (September 29, 2006)
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Insurance.com Marks Another Milestone with 350,000 Insurance Policies Sold
SOLON, Ohio--Ohio-based insurance agency Insurance.com announced another important milestone in the history of the company. "This summer marked the sale of our 350,000th policy sold since we launched our first online auto insurance comparison shopping platform in June 2001," announced Dave Roush, CEO of Insurance.com. ... Continue reading
USAC SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS (Series presented by K & N Engineering): September 29-30, 2006 - Kansas City, Kansas - Kansas Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: (Held Sept. 29)1. Aaron Pierce, 26, Pierce-32.296; 2. Pablo Donoso, 191, Hemelgarn/Johnson-32.335; 3. Bud Kaeding, 29, BK/Leffler-32.363; 4. ... Continue reading
Attached are a release regarding qualifying for Saturday's "Kansas Speedway.com 100" USAC Silver Crown race, as well as a starting lineup. ... Continue reading
Liberate Reiterates Offer to Buy USA Truck
Cash Offer of $21 Per Share PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Liberate Technologies today released the following statement in response to the press release issued by USA Truck, Inc. relating to the offer to acquire USA Truck made by Liberate. "Liberate has made a serious written offer to acquire all of the outstanding sha ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Chinese F1 GP - Free practice
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News Release: Cooper Tire and A1 Grand Prix Race Into Second Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Michelle Zeisloft 419-424-4251 mrzeisloft@coopertire.com Cooper Tire and A1 Grand Prix Race Into Second Season FINDLAY, OHIO, September 29, 2006 - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY is set to start its second season as the official tire supplier to the A1 Grand Prix t ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Friday Update: An Eventful First Day in Reading Finds KJ Eighth and in the Sand
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net An Eventful First Day in Reading Finds KJ Eighth and in the Sand Reading, Pa., September 29, 2006 - The first day of qualifying for the Toyo Tires Nationals in Reading, PA proved to be an eventful one for Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Atlanta Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ATLANTA DRAGWAY, COMMERCE, GA. Friday, September 29, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 NHRA LUCAS SERIES KICKS OFF AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY COMMERCE, Ga. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Atlanta Dragway, Larry Pritchett of Clarkrang ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT READING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NHRA Communications, (626) 253-6337 THREE PROVISIONAL NATIONAL RECORDS SET AS QUALIFYING OPENS AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY MOHNTON, Pa. - Defending NHRA world champion Greg Anderson ran the quickest and fastest Pro Stock pass of all time Friday -- a 6.626 at 208.91 mph -- as qualifying for the ... Continue reading
ONLINE VEHICLE EXCHANGE BECOMES OVE.COM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jennifer Poston September 29, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 ONLINE VEHICLE EXCHANGE BECOMES OVE.COM New Look, Feel, and Enhanced Support Designed for Dealers ATLANTA ----- Online Vehicle Exchange (OVE) today announced that it changed its name to OVE.com to simplify its brand i ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning to Start Second in Petit Le Mans
Petersen/White Lightning to Start Second in Petit Le Mans 2005 GT2 Champion Narrowly Misses Class Pole in Pursuit of Second Title BRASELTON, Ga., September 29, 2006 – Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing will start second on the GT2 class grid in tomorrow’s ninth annual Petit Le Mans. Jörg Bergmeister (Lang ... Continue reading
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PhillyCarShare First in Nation to Offer Free Memberships
PHILADELPHIA--PhillyCarShare has announced effective immediately a highly anticipated change in its pricing structure, which now offers all its membership plans with no application fee, no membership dues for the “Basic Freedom” plan and no use-it-or-lose-it commitments. Now with no barriers to joining the car shar ... Continue reading
Progressive Announces Chief Financial Officer
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today announced the appointment of Brian Domeck as the Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2007. Mr. Domeck, 47, who currently serves as the Demand Manager overseeing all media buying and sponsorships for the Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies, fir ... Continue reading
Sheikh Maktoum Bids Farewell to A1GP
LONDON--Delighted with his motorsport creation, A1 Grand Prix Founder and Chairman Sheikh Maktoum Bin Hasher Al Maktoum will soon be completing a multi-million dollar transaction that will see financial institutions acquire all of his A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) stock and his A1GP, World Cup of Motorsport brand. Reflecting on ... Continue reading
Sierra Club Breathes Easier, Governor Closes Smog Check Loophole
California becomes the second state, after Nevada, to test for smoke SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 29 -- The 200,000 Sierra Club members in California have reason to celebrate today as a loophole allowing smoking vehicles to pass Smog Check will soon be history, thanks to a new law signed this afternoon by Governor Schwarz ... Continue reading
StrongMobile Aircar Project Press Release
Aircar Concept Ready for Prototype Development, Orders Being Accepted PRESS RELEASE 9/22/06 FROM: Safety Analysis Systems Co. c/o Richard Strong, Prop. 7514 Belle Plain Drive Dayton OH 45424-3229 VOX: 937-236-0361 FAX: 937-236-2113 E-MAIL: _RichStrong@aol.com_ (mailto:RichStrong@aol.com) The Proprietor of Safety Analys ... Continue reading
Team Sticker Dude Racing ? CORR Chula Vista III Race Report
For immediate release September 29, 2006 Wilmette, IL Team Sticker Dude Racing ? CORR Chula Vista III Race Report As Team Sticker Dude Racing made the trek across the country, team leader Steven Federico set some goals for the group. The first priority was to put teammate Lee O?Donnell into the top 3 in Championship po ... Continue reading
Traffic Safety Advocates Target the Workplace During Drive Safely Work Week
ST PAUL, Minn., Sept. 29 -- Driving is an everyday activity -- but it's a serious responsibility and deserves the full and undivided attention of drivers. That's why the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is promoting ten positive steps for responsible driving as part of the 10th annual Drive Safely Work ... Continue reading
VIDEO from Medialink: Your Car as an Investment
--New cars today are expected to run for over 100,000 miles. That means, on average, a vehicle will be sold once as new and as many as three more times as a used car. Anyone who currently owns a car, truck or SUV would be wise to treat that vehicle as an investment. (See video at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx? ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson No. 1 with record setting pass
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 22nd ANNUAL NHRA TOYO TIRES NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY -- READING, PENN. SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2006 Q ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series to Race Detroit's Belle Isle Park in 2007
American Le Mans Series Makes Inaugural Appearance DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- Automobile racing will return to Detroit after a five-year absence. The IndyCar(R) Series and American Le Mans Series have added the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to their 2007 schedules. The races will run on Detroit's picturesque Belle Isle, an i ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Pushes for Alliance Study
GM Shareholder Wants Independent Committee to Study Renault-Nissan Deal DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- Automotive News reported on Friday, September 29 that General Motors shareholder Kirk Kerkorian, frustrated with CEO Rick Wagoner's lack of enthusiasm for an alliance with Nissan-Renault, will ask the board of directors to hire ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Five or six years ago, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles were novelties driven by high-tech early-adopters as much for making a statement about technology and environmentalism as for any practical purpose. But for hybrids to become the mainstream of pers ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Toyota FJ Cruiser 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 239 hp @ 5200 rpm/278 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 105.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 183.9 x 74.6 x 71.6 in. Tires: P265/70R17 Cargo volume: 66.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2007 Model Year Hybrids Qualify For Federal Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that the model year 2007 Toyota Prius, Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h vehicles have received Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approval and qualify for the same credit amounts as the model year 2006 versions of these vehicles. Both ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Charger R/T Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Wheelbase: 120.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. Tires: P235/55R18 Cargo volume: 16 ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Dodge Caliber SE Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 148 hp @ 6500 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.7 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.8 x 68.8 x 60.4 in. Tires: 205/70R15 Cargo volume: 48.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Special Edition package for the 2007 FJ Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV) and 2007 Camry Hybrid. The TRD Special Edition package adds several exte ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
PARIS, September 28 -- - Premium Brand on Course for Success - Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=8233&keygroup=bild Top-class new products and technical innovations are predominant on the Mercedes-Benz stand at ... Continue reading
A Closer Look At The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 28th, 2006 At 9:10 AM CST Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen; in January 2007, one of the most covetable S-Class models ever produced will begin making its way to a dealership near you. Powered by the completely-AMG developed 6.3 Liter V8 which produces 386 kW/525 hp a ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota to Introduce Eco Drive Indicator; New Feature Aims to Encourage Environmentally Considerate Driving Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that, beginning in October, new Japanese-market vehicle models with automa ... Continue reading
This New Car: Is the Government Doing Enough? -- Sunday, 10 p.m. (EST) on WICN/90.5 FM & WICN.org
*This New Car* *Promoting Clean, Mean Driving Machines* <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **October 1 - Is the Government Doing Enough to Promote Transportation Alternatives?* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, October 1 at 10:00 p.m. (EST), W ... Continue reading
34 More Soloists Lead Into the Clubhouse With One More Day To Go In SCCA Solo Nationals
For Immediate Release 34 More Soloists Lead Into the Clubhouse With One More Day To Go In SCCA Solo Nationals TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 28, 2006) - With only one day remaining in The Tire Rack (r) SCCA Solo National Championships, 34 drivers can rest with some confidence, while the remaining 500+ competitors will scramble to ... Continue reading
AIAG Event Helps Automotive Supply Chain Improve Environmental Reporting of IMDS/ELV
DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will host its third annual IMDS/ELV Summit on Oct. 12, 2006, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich., to help the automotive supply chain better manage and comply with materials content reporting as required by the European Union End-of-Life Vehicl ... Continue reading
Akebono Brake Establishes New Company in Thailand
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Akebono Brake Establishes New Company in Thailand Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 28, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. today announced the establishment of Akebono Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on August 11 in Chonburi Province. Akebono acquired a site in Chonb ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- Through the teamwork of the American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) Wheels Task Force and the senior transportation design students from the College for Creative Studies (CCS), unique steel-intensive wheel designs are being created that just may affect tomorrow's vehicle production. On September ... Continue reading
ATD Unveils Revolutionary Custom Wheel Website
www.WheelEnvizio.com provides ATD dealers a strong tool to build customer traffic and custom wheel sales CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 28 -- American Tire Distributors has launched the www.WheelEnvizio.com internet site to enable U.S. consumers to "envision" their vehicle with a new set of custom wheels. Using state-of-the- a ... Continue reading
PARIS--Porsche’s 2007 911 Targa 4 / 4S and 2007 911 GT3 RS made their world auto-show debut today at the Paris Auto Show. For the first time, the sun-loving Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 911 C ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Road Atlanta Qualifying Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karin Risko, Crystal Bay Communications karinrisko@crystalbaycommunications.com 734 642-5712 Autosport Development Road Atlanta Qualifying Report Trenton, MI – September 28, 2006 – It was exciting to have both GTOs on track during today’s SPEED World Challenge qualifying session, al ... Continue reading
Live Webcast Available Wednesday, October 4 @ 11:35 a.m. PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 28 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. , a leading provider of vehicle rental services, today announced that David B. Wyshner, chief financial offer, is scheduled to present at the Deutsche Bank High Yield Conference on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 a ... Continue reading
Beckman set for round 2 of his Funny Car career in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Race Date: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN SET FOR ROUND 2 OF HIS FUNNY CAR CAREER IN R ... Continue reading
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--As a relatively untapped market, converged mobile devices for the enterprise presents tremendous growth potential with significant opportunities for differentiation and specialization arising from stringent IT requirements and increasing demand for additional features and functionality. This is creat ... Continue reading
ChannelNet Debuts Automotive Industry’s Lease-end Marketing Program
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--ChannelNet today announced the launch of the automotive industry's first-ever online lease-end marketing program for a global leader in the automotive industry. The innovative new program uses a combination of interactive emails and personalized Web sites to walk lessees through the lease-end proce ... Continue reading
China Plant Will Operate Ahead Of Schedule
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary and the manufacturer of the Rhino RTV ® anticipates the facility bei ... Continue reading
LONDON, September 28 -- Frost & Sullivan presents the 2006 Technology Innovation of the Year Award to CogniTens Ltd. for its leading and innovative dimensional measurement technology, CoreView(TM). In presenting this award, Frost & Sullivan recognises the company's commitment and efforts to realize the industry vision ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Third Quarter 2006 Conference Call
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company's third quarter 2006 earnings on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT). The company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. M ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation and Swiss-based Sonceboz SA, today announced their technical collaboration in the development of electronically controlled brushless actuators for automotive engine control systems. Both companies will develop and produce products under patents owned by Sonceboz SA, and its subsidiary, Mo ... Continue reading
Delphi's Labor and GM Contract Rejection Hearing Dates Adjourned as Stakeholder Discussions Continue
Chambers conferences set for October 19, 2006 TROY, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Delphi Corporation announced today that the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York has granted continued adjournments of hearings on Delphi's motions to reject collective bargaining agreements and modify retiree benefits under Section ... Continue reading
Diamond Glass Companies Announces Pilot Program to Introduce Fuel Surcharges
KINGSTON, Pa., Sept. 28 -- Diamond Glass Companies has just introduced a new pilot program to test the introduction of fuel surcharges in three key U.S. markets. This innovative program is designed to measure consumer and non-contract commercial responses to the introduction of a fuel surcharge for remote, on-site auto ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and NCNW to Host an Intergenerational Forum for African-American Women
DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- In partnership with the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Ford Motor Company will host a public forum, Tomorrow Begins Today: African-American Women As We Age, on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Ford Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Moderated by ... Continue reading
Formula Xtreme, Supersport and Superstock Series to Do Battle During the AMA Superbike Shootout
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com FORMULA XTREME, SUPERSPORT AND SUPERSTOCK SERIES TO DO BATTLE DURING THE AMA SUPERBIKE SHOOTOUT DUBLIN, Ohio (September 28, 2006) - The AMA Formula Xtreme Series will battle for its championship, and the AMA Superstock and Supersport Ser ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Manheim's Client-Focused Remarketing Services in the Automotive Industry
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Frost & Sullivan selected Manheim, a world's leading provider of automotive remarketing services, as the recipient of the 2006 Client Value Enhancement Award. Manheim was recognized for its commitment to using innovative technology to improve its client's profitability, operational effici ... Continue reading
Hollywood Producer Del Weston Accepts Position on Board of Directors at Reality Racing, Inc.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RRGI) President Lee F. Schaefer announced that the company has added Hollywood Director/Producer Del Weston to its Board of Directors. Mr. Weston accepted the Board of Directors position, thereby joining an illustrious quorum of seasoned professionals ... Continue reading
Honeywell Unveils World's First Parallel Sequential Dual Stage Turbo for Diesel Application
The New Dual-Stage Turbo System Makes its Debut on PSA Vehicles PARIS, Sept. 28 -- Honeywell has announced the launch of the world's first diesel parallel sequential dual stage turbo system, which makes its debut on the 4-cylinder engines of PSA group's Peugeot 407 and 607, and the Citroen C5 and C6. The new turbo syst ... Continue reading
HyPower Fuel, Inc. Releases Three Year Revenue Projections
WILMINGTON, Del.--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (OTCPK: HYPF) released revenue projections for the sale of its patented HyPower Power Pack (HPP). The HPP is a retrofit hydrogen insertion device developed for use on tractor trailer rigs as well as stationary diesel engines to improve fuel economy, reduce harmful emissions and incr ... Continue reading
IHRA Harold Martin Pre Race: Martin Seeks to Reward His Many Maryland Fans with a Win
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Race Preview Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Event: IHRA Torco Race Fuels President's Cup Nationals Location: Maryland International Dragway Budd's Creek, Maryland Dates: September 29 - Octo ... Continue reading
International Speedway To Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2006 third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 693-3477 five to ten minutes prior to the schedule ... Continue reading
JEFF STAUFFER NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR GLOBAL GROUP MARKETING AT AFFINIA
Sept. 28, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Howat Director of Corporate Communications Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5421 Jeff stauffer named senior vice president for GLOBAL Group Marketing AT Affinia Stauffer Responsible for Product and Brand Development and Category Management for Affinia Global Aftermarket A ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line focuses on winning rounds at Maple Grove Raceway
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 22nd ANNUAL NHRA TOYO TIRES NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY -- READING, PENN. SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2006 (Rai ... Continue reading
Lubes Market Down But Not Out In Western Europe
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Sept. 28 -- Recent declines in the Western European lubricants market have sent some global marketers looking elsewhere for growth opportunities, but preliminary research for a new study by Kline & Company indicates that Western Europe might warrant a second look, especially for manufacturers of hig ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International Unveils New Winch Technology
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, today announced the introduction of its revolutionary new winch line. At the Annual Conference of the Performance Warehouse Association in Phoenix, Arizona, this week, Mile Marker International Inc. previewed its new ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile statement - Champ Car schedule
Statement from The Milwaukee Mile in regards to today's Champ Car World Series 2007 schedule announcement: The Milwaukee Mile has hosted an event on the Champ Car World Series annually dating back to the series' inception 27 years ago. Today's series schedule announcement ends the rich auto racing history connecting Th ... Continue reading
Multimap Headlines in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 League of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies as One of Only Three Companies to Feature for Four Years Running! Multimap, one of the world's leading online mapping providers, features in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 League for the fourth time ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Aims High in Reading Return
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Aims High in Reading Return ACDelco Cobalt crew targets Reading winner's circle Sugar Hill, Ga., September 27, 2006 - After a two-week postponement due to heavy rain that soaked the grounds at Maple Grove Raceway, the stars of the Nation ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Targets A Strong Rebound in Reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Targets A Strong Rebound in Reading GM Performance Part Crew Preps for Rescheduled Toyo Tires Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., September 27, 2006 - The POWERade Drag Racing Series returns to Reading, PA this weekend for the rescheduled Toyo Ti ... Continue reading
Note Time Change: How Does Your Personal Vehicle Fit?
--AAA Minnesota/Iowa: WHAT: Come witness the launch of this first-of-its-kind program that could make a lifesaving difference to both older drivers and their loved ones. Developed by the American Society on Aging, and in collaboration with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, CarFit is the first ... Continue reading
Portal S.A. Launches VRUM, AdStar-Powered Brazilian Automotive Classified Advertising Site
Portal Uses AdStar's Ad Transaction Technology to Empower VRUM as the Leading Online Destination for Buying and Selling of Vehicles in South America's Largest Nation MARINA DEL REY, Calif. and BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Sept. 28 -- AdStar, Inc., the leading provider of e-commerce transaction software and services for the ... Continue reading
[Presentation] Refrige.com is your HVAC & Refrigeration Media On-Line 28-Sep-06
Dear HVAC&R professional, www.refrige.com is on line to serve you! Presenting several contents (news, articles, interviews, events, training, books, magazines, newsletter, downloads, links, directory…) and also different interactive areas (forum, job promotion area and auction section) Refrige.com portal is becoming ... Continue reading
RouteOne Activates Select Ford Motor Credit Dealers for Its eContracting Pilot
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that it has activated additional dealers for its eContracting pilot. The eContracting solution will pilot in select Ford Motor Credit dealerships in the Midwest. eContracting was deployed in pilot mode to select Toyota and Lexus dealerships in August. Ro ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Spheric Technologies, Inc., marketer of patented microwave powdered metal processing systems, and producer of advanced oxides and other ceramic powders, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for industrial microwave furnaces produced by China's Changsha Syno-Therm Co., Ltd., covering al ... Continue reading
Support for Minnesota's Transportation Amendment Reaches Record Level
Coalition Now Exceeds 1,000 Organizations That Support the Amendment ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 28 -- The largest and most diverse coalition ever to support a constitutional amendment in Minnesota added its 1,000th supportive member last week. The growth in membership of Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit (MBRT), the ... Continue reading
TOYOTA JOINS CRUZ PEDREGON?S USAC WESTERN MIDGET RACING PROGRAM
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Troxel continues quest to return to top in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Race Date: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL CONTINUES QUEST TO RETURN TO TOP IN READING M ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Sept. 28 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced a reduction in force that was effective September 27, 2006. As reported yesterday, the event is expected to increase costs in fiscal 2006 by $1.2 million and provide cost savings in fiscal 2007 of approximat ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Conference Call Available on Company Web Site
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that interested shareholders, investors and others may listen to the company's third quarter 2006 conference call with securities analysts on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at 2 p.m. EST. The call, which will be available via the U. S. Steel web site, ... Continue reading
VIDEO from Medialink: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's… Ford's 'Super' Duty Truck
--When you pass a construction site and see something hanging from a crane, you probably stop just to look. So imagine if you saw this: a pickup truck dangling from a crane more than 30 feet in the air. But this isn't just any pickup truck, it's the new 2008 Ford Super Duty. Since a large portion of full size pickup tr ... Continue reading
World Challenge, Runoffs To Continue Relationship With SPEED in 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Challenge, Runoffs To Continue Relationship With SPEED in 2007 BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America announced today that its hallmark road racing properties, the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge(r) and SCCA Club Racing National Championship Runoffs(r), have final ... Continue reading
WyoTech and Summit Racing Equipment Form Partnership
SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 28 -- WyoTech, a highly respected group of technical schools, has formed a partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, the world's largest direct marketer of high performance automotive parts. The partnership is expected to enrich the learning experience of WyoTech automotive technology students ... Continue reading
Navistar Subsidiary Signs Licensing Agreement with One of China's Largest Diesel Engine Makers
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dongfeng Chaoyang Diesel Co. (DCD), one of Chinaâs largest diesel engine makers, and MWM International Industria De Motores Da America Do Sul Ltda.(MWMI), a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation today announced that DCD has been licensed to manufacture and sell select diesel engines i ... Continue reading
2006 Chinese Grand Prix - Free Practice
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 CHINESE GRAND PRIX SHANGHAI 29 SEPTEMBER FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team enjoyed a competitive day's running in Shanghai today as free practice got underway for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. This morning, Anthony Davidson occupied his usual place at the sharp en ... Continue reading
New Technology Adds a Spark to Vehicle Performance
BROADVIEW, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Robert Bosch Corporation, the world's largest supplier of automotive parts and systems to car makers and the aftermarket, has introduced the Platinum Iridium Fusion(TM) spark plug to provide more efficient fuel combustion for optimum horsepower and extended performance life. Bosch's Ir Fusi ... Continue reading
GM: Kerkorian Move Raises Questions
Washington DC Septyember 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the move by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian yesterday to make public his interest in buying up to 12 million additional shares in General Motors has sparked questions on what his motive behind the announcement may be. Some people in the industry ... Continue reading
Industry Outlines Steps for a European Hydrogen Infrastructure
BRUSSELS, September 29 -- - Energy Companies and Vehicle Manufacturers Position Themselves for Success This is a common press release from: BMW Group DaimlerChrysler AG Ford Motor Company General Motors Europe AG MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG Shell Hydrogen B.V. Total France Volkswagen AG Today, the energy companies Shell Hydro ... Continue reading
Study Shows Women List Car Alarms That Cut Ignition as Top 5 Auto Accessory
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and automedia.com released the results of a survey to gauge the impact of women on vehicle and accessory purchases. The results were published 9/28/06 on AOLâs homepage in an article entitled, âPimp My Minivan.â The most notable findin ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Establish Presence in Detroit
Washington DC September 29, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that International nameplate autos have moved into the Detroit-to-Ann Arbor corridor in search of the abundance of engineering and design talent around the area, reports The Associated Press. Asian cars and trucks developed and designed in the Detroit area ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Organizational and Personnel Changes
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Announces Organizational and Personnel Changes Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 29, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following organizational and personnel changes, effective October 1, 2006. Hiroshima Plant Goal: Looking forward to future grow ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler, Chery Close to Deal
SHANGHAI, Sept 29, 2006; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG is in detailed discussions with China's Chery Automobile to make cars for sale in the United States and other markets, and could finalise the deal soon, sources said on Friday. "The two sides have explored various ways to make subcompact cars together an ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Press Kit
Signed on March 27, 1999, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is the first of its kind involving a Japanese and a French company, each with its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. Both companies share a single joint strategy of profitable growth and a community of interests. ... Continue reading
Kerkorian To Buy 12M More GM Shares - Pressure is On Wagner
DETROIT September 28, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian pressed his case for a three-way alliance between General Motors Corp., Renault and Nissan on Thursday, backing up his argument with a threat to push his GM holdings to more than 10 percent. Kerkorian's Tracinda ... Continue reading
One-Off 1930 Duesenberg Model J to Be Sold at 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--A one-off 1930 Duesenberg Model J, lot No. 1311, will be sold at No Reserve during the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from January 13-21, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hailed as âThe Worldâs Greatest Collector Car Eventsâ¢,â the auction will feature more than 1,100 of ... Continue reading
Curran Grabs First Career Speed World Challenge Touring Car Pole at Road Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CURRAN GRABS FIRST CAREER SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE TOURING CAR POLE AT ROAD ATLANTA BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2006) ââ¬â Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., did not waste anytime in grabbing his first career SPEED Touring Car pole for tomorrowââ¬â¢s penultimate round of the SC ... Continue reading
Archer Captures Round Nine Speed GT Pole at Road Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARCHER CAPTURES ROUND NINE SPEED GT POLE AT ROAD ATLANTA BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2006) ââ¬â Tommy Archer, of Duluth, Minn., set a new SPEED World Challenge GT qualifying record en route to capturing his third SPEED GT pole of the season at Road Atlanta. Defending SPEED GT champion An ... Continue reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--iSoldIt, the worldâs largest chain of eBay drop-off stores, today announced that two cars previously owned by Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will go up for charity auction on eBay Motors. Sold separately, the cars offer a rare opportunity to own a piece of NASCARâs most famous father ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Game Commission Advises Motorists to Watch for Deer
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today advised motorists to slow down after sundown and before sunrise to reduce their risk of having a close encounter with a white-tailed deer. Deer collisions are an annual occurrence that will continue through Thanksgiving week ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces 6.7L Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel Engine
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today the availability of its Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel engine for the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models beginning January 2007, providing increased performance for outstanding towing capability and drivability. The Cummins Turbo Diesel will feature increased displacement of 6.7 li ... Continue reading
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