Steer Away from Flood-Damaged Vehicles
ROANOKE, Va.--Add "check for flood damage" to the list of items to review when thinking about purchasing a pre-owned car, truck, or RV. Flood-damaged vehicles have always been something to avoid when making a purchase, but their prevalence on the used vehicle market has shot up dramatically in the last couple of years, ... Continue reading
Honda Named 'Greenest Automaker' by Union of Concerned Scientists - VIDEO ENHANCED
- America's Most Fuel Efficient Car Company Earns Fourth Consecutive Title - TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Honda, the most fuel efficient car company in America(1), has earned the title of America's "2007 Greenest Automaker" from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for the fourth consecutive time. The award is given ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES April 3, 2007
Todayâs IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series headlines 1. Points leader Lloyd presses for improvement heading to Indy 2. Matsuura penalized for improper comments 3. Kanaan, Dixon praise Manningâs effort: 1. Points leader Lloyd presses for improvement heading to Indy: Alex Lloyd has conquered the Homestead-Miami ... Continue reading
FOUR TEAMS COMBINE TO FILE 10 ENTRIES AS INDY 500 DEADLINE NEARS
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 â Panther Racing, Andretti Green Racing, Vision Racing and Beck Motorsports filed a combined 10 entries April 3 for the 91st Indianapolis 500. The 91st Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Entries must be postmarked by midnight We ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces March 2007 U.S. Sales
- Dodge Ram light duty pick-up truck up 15 percent - Jeep(R) brand up 4 percent in March and up 5 percent for the first quarter - Jeep Wrangler sales of 13,397 units mark the vehicles' best month ever - Vehicle inventory significantly reduced year-over-year by approximately 107,000 units or 18 percent - Chrysler Town & ... Continue reading
Suzuki Sets Sales Record in March 2007
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 11,030 units in March, marking the best March monthly sales in company history. Suzukiâs new March sales record also completes the companyâs best first quarter ever with year-to-date sales of 27,794, up four percent. The companyâ ... Continue reading
Jean Jennings of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Wins 2007 Ken Purdy Award for Excellence in Journalism
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, Americaâs leading automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com) and part of PRIMEDIAâs Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) awarded its 2007 Ken Purdy Award to Jean Jennings for her June 2006 cover story e ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports 2007 First Quarter Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 75,433 vehicles, a 3.9 percent increase over the 72,588 sold in the first quarter of 2006. The BMW Group also reported an increase of 2.2 percent in March sales, for 28,980 vehicles over the 28,352 vehicles repo ... Continue reading
Acura Announces March 2007 Sales
Light Trucks Set Record Due to Strong MDX and RDX Sales TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Boosted by a March record for light truck sales, Acura sold 16,986 vehicles for the month, less than 500 units behind March 2006. Sales of the popular MDX and RDX crossover SUVs combined for a new Acura March light-truck record of 7,20 ... Continue reading
Ford Says New 2008 Taurus (Nee Five Hundred) Delivers Best Overall Value
- New 2008 Ford Taurus, available this summer, starts under $24,000. - Taurus costs thousands less than comparably equipped Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300. - The most powerful, refined, safest and roomiest Ford Taurus ever features a bold new design. All-wheel drive is now available for the first time on Taurus. - New ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports March 2007 U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,435 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Decrease for March 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,612 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for March 2007 NEW YORK, April 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 228,047 passenger vehicles ... Continue reading
Audi - March 2007 Sets Sales Record
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced a company sales record for the month of March, totaling 8,020, a 14.7% increase over the previous year. So far in 2007 Audi has sold 21,028 vehicles, a 17.6% increase over year ago figures. "Our strong first quarter results are a continuation of what ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Reports 22 Percent Sales Increase in March 2007
CYPRESS, Calif., April 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March sales of 12,536 units, up 22.3% from last March's total of 10,250.* Year-to-date, Mitsubishi sales are up 23.2%, compared to the January-March period in 2006. "Customers are responding to the distinctive styling of our produc ... Continue reading
Hyundai 2007 March Sets Record Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best March ever with sales of 41,984 vehicles, up 22 percent over February. The all-new Santa Fe and Accent were up 109 percent and 57 percent over March 2006 respectively. "Once again we are pleased to see such a strong March given the contin ... Continue reading
Gavin and Beretta Win GT1 in Inaugural St. Petersburg ALMS Race
Gavin and Beretta Win GT1 in Inaugural St. Petersburg ALMS Race Rare Driveline Problem Sidelines O'Connell and Magnussen on the Streets of St. Pete C6.R No. 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America - 2007 Sets First Quarter Sales Record
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new first quarter sales record of 73,603 units, a 13.5-percent increase over the same period last year, boosted by the company's best March sales ever of 27,567 units, a 6.0-percent increase over the same month in 2006. The Spectra compact sedan and ... Continue reading
American Honda 2007 March Sales Increase to New Record
Car Sales Break Decade Old Record TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted the third-best month in history with record March sales of 143,392 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 7.3 percent daily selling rate* increase compared to March, 2006, the company reported today. March also saw record America ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces March 2007 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 111,119 units in March, up 3.9 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.6 percent versus the prior year. For the fiscal year, NNA sales ... Continue reading
Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Driver to Travel from St. Pete to Indy Today
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 3, 2007 – Tomas Enge (a native of the Czech Republic living in Monaco) will undergo surgery to repair his broken left elbow on Friday, April 6. The Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing driver, who was injured in an accident while leading the GT2 class at the Sports Car Challenge ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep® New York Will be Held Outdoors for the First TIme Ever, April 6-15
One Test Drive Participant Will Win a Trip to Camp Jeep Virginia in July Auburn Hills, Mich., Apr 3, 2007 - Camp Jeep® New York, bigger and better than ever, will be held entirely outdoors for the first time during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), April 6-15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. At 45, ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces 2007 Best-Ever March Sales for North America
- U.S. sales up 47.9 percent; Canada sales up 16.0 percent; Mexico sales up 182.5 percent - IRVINE, Calif., April 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, today reported best-ever March sales of 47,206 vehicles, beating its previous March record of 45,892 set back in 1994. The ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports March 2007 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Boosted by record hybrid sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of 242,675 vehicles, an increase of 7.7 percent over March 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO) "This month marks a milestone eight years in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March 2007 Best and Highest First Quarter Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., April 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest March on record with sales of 21,612 new vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent over last March, bringing year-to-date sales to 55,985 new vehicles, a 9.3 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2006 and the highest first quarter on ... Continue reading
- Ford's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) and its new crossovers (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) set monthly sales records in March. - Fusion sales up 48 percent compared with a year ago, Milan sales up 45 percent, and Lincoln MKZ sales up 13 percent. - Edge sales were 10,915, up 37 percent co ... Continue reading
Milka Duno and CITGO Racing Join IndyCar Series With SAMAX
Duno joined Felix Rodriguez, president and CEO of CITGO Petroleum Corp., Peter Baron, team principal of SAMAX Motorsport, and Tony George, founder and CEO of the Indy Racing League, in announcing the sponsor and team plans to field an entry in the 2007 IndyCar Series season. Although the team is new to the series, SAMA ... Continue reading
The 2007 New York Auto Show Preview
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The world of automotive journalists, writers, photographers, videographers, analysts and assorted corporate execs descend onto (invades) New York City Wednesday and Thursday for the New York International Auto Show. It all gets underway Tuesday evening with a few invitation- ... Continue reading
Target IndyCar Race Report from Grand Prix of St.Pete
Results from Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2. Scott Dixon, No.9 Target Honda 9. Dan Wheldon, No.10 Target Honda ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ... Continue reading
Montoya Finishes 16th in First Visit to Martinsville
Results from Martinsville Speedway 1. Jimmy Johnson, No. 48 Chevy 16. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Avenger 18. ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (âClean Diesel Technologiesâ or the âCompanyâ) (OTC-BB: CDTI, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. ... Continue reading
Arthur D. Little Appoints Per M. Nilsson as Global Head of Automotive Manufacturing Group
LONDON--Arthur D. Little, a global management consulting firm, today announces the appointment of Per M. Nilsson as global head of the Automotive Manufacturing Group (AMG) practice, effective immediately. Per M. Nilsson has held a number of senior roles at Arthur D. Little and brings more than 18 years of experience to ... Continue reading
The Next Generation of Online Car Buying Tools Launched by Autotropolis.com
TAMPA, Fla.--Autotropolis.com, the leading provider of new and used car buying and research services online, announced today the launch of its revolutionary new Autotropolis Vehicle Selector Aid. This fully interactive tool allows car shoppers to make use of a patent pending application to match their wants, needs, and ... Continue reading
Cheever Racing Pleased with Change to FABCAR
INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2007) -- It's beautiful, and it's fast. The newly redesigned FABCAR chassis, a compilation of work between engineers at Crown Royal Cheever Racing and FABCAR, is drawing raves and making its mark in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. The new design mad ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--For the year ending December 31, 2006, ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) reported annual financial results in which sales for its electric and other fuel-efficient vehicle technologies tripled due to increasing demand spurred by rising gas prices. Sales for the year ending December 31, 2006 were $10.8 million compar ... Continue reading
Cobasys Confirms Facility Expansion for Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Systems Development
Company expanding NiMH capabilities and evaluating several leading lithium technologies ORION, Mich., April 3 -- Cobasys today confirmed the latest expansion of its headquarters to facilitate additional advanced battery system development. Already acknowledged as one of the world's largest testing facilities for batter ... Continue reading
2007 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Heats up Palm Beach with $32 Million in Sales
PALM BEACH, Fla.--Close to 65,000 people attended the 5th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction at the South Florida Expo Center in Palm Beach, Fla., where the market prices for more than 600 collector cars were steady over the five day automotive lifestyle event. Much of the bidding of over US$32,000,000 worth of cars (inclu ... Continue reading
Gary Busey to Lend Voice to TomTom Portable Navigation Devices
Always Entertaining, Sometimes Irreverent, Busey Gets Drivers Where They Need to Go With Hip and Humorous Dialog CONCORD, Mass., April 3 -- Gary Busey knows just where you're headed - and he'll tell you how to get there, too. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/tomtom/27670/ The la ... Continue reading
NASCAR Fans Off to the Races with Rand McNally's Ultimate NASCAR Road Trip Guide
-Guide combines high-quality maps and insider information racing enthusiasts want to know- SKOKIE, Ill., April 3 -- Whether NASCAR fans find themselves inside the racetrack or off the beaten track, they will have no trouble finding fun and excitement with the new Ultimate NASCAR Road Trip Guide from Rand McNally, North ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces 2007 Best March Sales in U.S.
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its best-ever March sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 3,278 Porsches, an increase of 3 percent compared to March of 2006, which had be ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sales Report for March
IRVINE, Calif., April 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports sales of 10,666 units for the month in the United States. The results are down 4.4 percent compared to the same period last year. Volvo Cars recorded sales throughout North America of 12,002 units, which represents a decrease of 4.8 percent. Sal ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced it has been awarded a $5.95 Million contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Me ... Continue reading
Ricardo Showcases Hybrid Technology at the 2007 New York International Auto Show Taxi '07 Exhibit
Technology helps reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., April 3 -- Demand for fuel-efficient, environmentally-responsible vehicles is on the rise as the public, government and vehicle manufacturers look for ways to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Ricardo -- a l ... Continue reading
Honda and Climate Energy Begin Retail Sales of freewatt(TM) Micro-CHP Home Heating and Power System
Revolutionary System Reduces Energy Costs, Fuel Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Climate Energy, LLC announced today the official start of retail sales of freewatt(TM), their collaborative Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (Micro-CHP) cogeneration ... Continue reading
Alcoa Salutes Airstream Bambi Selection to Museum of Modern Art Collection
NEW YORK--Alcoa , a supplier of aluminum for Airstream trailers for nearly 50 years, today joined in honoring its customer as a 1963 Airstream Bambi has been selected as part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Alcoa has been supplying aluminum sheet to Thor Industries for its flagship ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection.com Gives Exclusive Sneak Peek at the 2007 New York International Auto Show
Catch exclusive reports on Jeep's new Grand Cherokee, Ford's king-of-the-hill Shelby Mustang GT500KR, Nissan's NISMO Z, Hyundai's Concept Genesis, Mercedes' "liquid metal" CL65 AMG, and Chevrolet's Trax minicar, among others DETROIT, April 3 -- There'll be big news coming from the Big Apple this week, and TheCarConnect ... Continue reading
Auto2Auto.com Partners with Carfax to Give Peace of Mind to Online Used Car Shoppers (Ahhhh Peace)
COLUMBIA, Tenn.--Auto2Auto.com, the nationâs first and only online used car dealership, today announced a partnership with Carfax, the experts in vehicle history, to bring an added level of confidence to online used car shoppers. Effective immediately, Carfax Vehicle History Reports will be provided for all used v ... Continue reading
Navigation to Become a Focus of China's Car GPS Market
BEIJING, April 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong, forecasts that "navigation" will become a trend in China's car GPS market. In 2006, China's automotive electronics market grew fast. S ... Continue reading
DANVILLE, Va. (March 29, 2007) -- Spectator tickets for major events at VIRginia International Raceway are now available online through Etix.com. VIR, America's Motorsport Resort has partnered with Etix to bring this convenience to race fans. By either accessing Etix through the VIR website, or by going straight to www ... Continue reading
Twin Stevenson Corvettes Homestead Race Report
Twin Stevenson Corvettes Homestead Race Report HOMESTEAD, Fla. (April 2, 2007) -- Miami International Speedway hosted the third round of the 2007 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Reserves on Saturday, March 24th. Both the #57 and #97 Stevenson Motorsports Corvettes were in the race lookin ... Continue reading
Pirelli Tires Have Successful First Test in Preparation for 2008 Rolex Series Debut
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 29, 2007) -- While there is still a long way to go in the 2007 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve, race teams, drivers and series officials already have their eye on 2008 as evidenced by this week's test sessions of the new Pirelli P Zero tires that all ... Continue reading
TODD AND CAPPS DEDICATE VICTORIES TO MEDLEN: In an emotional winnerâs circle, Top Fuel winner J.R. Todd and Funny Car victor Ron Capps both dedicated their OâReilly NHRA Spring Nationals trophies to their late friend Eric Medlen, who died March 23 as a result of injuries sustained in a Funny Car testing accid ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2007
~Company Reiterates Full-Year Financial Guidance~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 3 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28, 2007. "We are pleased to report solid revenue and earnings for the first quarter, despite the year-ov ... Continue reading
McGilton; Brewco Motorsports Aim For Platinum Performance In Nashville
McGilton; Brewco Motorsports Aim For Platinum Performance In Nashville LEBANON, Tennessee (Tuesday, April 3, 2007) - - ââ¬ÅItâ⠬â¢s nice to be back in familiar territory.ââ¬??? Those words express ARCA RE/MAX Series leading Rookie-of-the-Year contender Phillip McGilton feelings about Saturd ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches New Pricing Tools to Prepare Shoppers for New Car Purchase
CHICAGO, April 2 -- Cars.com today announced the launch of Smart Target Price and 5-Year Ownership Costs, two new site features designed to prepare car shoppers for a new vehicle purchase. Smart Target Price goes beyond invoice or Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) to offer shoppers a realistic estimate of wh ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on New Mexico's Roads Increased 21% in 2006
New Mexico Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Almost 104,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on New Mexico's Roads ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 2 -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fuel Autos. The R.L. Polk and Co. figures show almo ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on Florida's Roads Increased 22% in 2006
Florida Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Almost 593,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on Florida's Roads TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 2 -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fuel Autos. The R.L. Polk and Co. figures show almost 593 ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on Montana's Roads Increased 19% in 2006
Montana Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Almost 73,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on Montana's roads BILLINGS, Mont., April 2 -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fuel Autos. The R.L. Polk and Co. figures show almost 73,000 ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on Colorado's Roads Increased 17% in 2006
Colorado Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Almost 204,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on Colorado's roads DENVER, April 2 -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fuel Autos. The R.L. Polk and Co. figures show almost 204,000 hybr ... Continue reading
Cars.com Teams with Vincentric
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cars.com Teams with Vincentric to Offer New Car Shoppers Valuable Pricing and Ownership Data BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - April 2, 2007 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, announced today that Cars.com has enhanced its industry leading web site with data from Vi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Statement Regarding US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2 -- The Chrysler Group is disappointed with the recent details coming out of Seoul on the free trade agreement signed by the US and Korea last night. We have been working with the Administration since the beginning of the talks to reduce barriers to the Korean auto market, which is the most ... Continue reading
Plug In Hybrid Truck Partnership
For Immediate Release Investors: Media: David K. Waldman/Klea Theoharis Andrew Lavin Crescendo Communications, LLC A. Lavin Communications Tel: 866-787-8619 Tel: (212) 290-9540 Email: <mailto:odyne@crescendo-ir.com> odyne@crescendo-ir.com Email: <mailto:andrewlavin@alavin.com> andrewlavin@alavin.com FAB Holdings: Ron E ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Appoints Robert J. Majteles as Chairman of the Board of Directors
CARSON, Calif., April 2 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today announced it has appointed Robert J. Majteles to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Company's Board of Directors. "I am looking forward to working closely with Rob as we continue ... Continue reading
Chassis Systems Business Positioned for Global Growth TROY, Mich., April 2 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that Ed Frutig is appointed vice president and general manager of Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) Chassis Systems. He will be responsible for leading the business unit's accelerated plan for profitable growth th ... Continue reading
Audi Is Using Soliant Fluorex(R) Paint Film on Roofing Strips
LANCASTER, S.C., April 2 -- Audi is now using Soliant Fluorex(R) Paint Film on the roofing strips on select models of the Audi A8 current model. The roofing strips are being color matched to paint using body- colored plastic and Fluorex(R) Paint Film. "Using Fluorex(R) paint film enables us to provide the full colour p ... Continue reading
Ferrari's 60th Anniversary: World Relay Arrives in New York and Washington D.C.
100 Ferraris gather in Central Park NEW YORK, April 2 -- The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari arrived in New York City on Saturday, March 31st, when almost one hundred customers drove their cars in a symbolic "relay" that took them to Washington D.C. The drive started at 9am on Saturday morning from Tav ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited Climbs Highest Volcano on Earth and Sets New Altitude World Record
- Two Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited vehicles climbed 6,646 meters (21,804 feet) above sea level to the rim of Ojos del Salado - the highest altitude ever reached by a four-wheeled vehicle - Accomplishment certified by Guinness World Records(TM) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2 -- Seventy years after the first man climbed the ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum to Unite Automotive Industry, Legislators, Media
--Diesel Technology Forum: Who: The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), an association of companies that manufacture diesel engines, components, fuel and emissions control systems. What: An event -- The Clean Diesel Technology Tour, the largest-ever gathering of clean diesel executives, vehicles and technologies. Environmen ... Continue reading
Michael Slagter Appointed to Vice President of Sales for Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., April 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Michael Slagter to the position of vice president of sales, effective April 1, 2007, reporting directly to MBUSA President and CEO Ernst Lieb. In his new position, Slagter will have overall responsibility for sales, volume planning ... Continue reading
Texas High School Helps Put the Brakes on the Number-One Killer of Teens
State Farm(R) and the National Youth Leadership Council(R) Name Shallowater High School's Project Ignition - 'Best of the Best' BLOOMINGTON, Ill., April 2 -- Shallowater High School of Shallowater, Texas, was named the "Best of the Best" for their 2006-07 Project Ignition safe driving campaign at The 18th Annual Nation ... Continue reading
Automotive X Prize Announces Draft Guidelines for Competition to Inspire Super-Efficient Vehicles
Innovators Invited to Help Solve One of Our World's Grand Challenges SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The X PRIZE Foundation, the organization behind the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE that successfully challenged teams to build private spacecraft to open up the space frontier, is taking a step towa ... Continue reading
Cannonball Run World Events: Start Your Engines For The Great American Run!
For Immediate Release 02 April 2007 Contact: Rebecca Appleton Tel: +44 (0)208 786 1958 Start Your Engines For The Great American Run! Following in the high-octane wheel tracks of the hugely successful Cannonball Rally, a cavalcade of outrageous cars, daredevil drivers and madcap thrill seekers will make history in just ... Continue reading
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