Yeeow... A-yip-i-o-ee ay! MG Is Headed to O.K.
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Itâs not new news to anyone in the automobile business, but the iconic, heritage laden, prestigious British motor car brands are now part of global companies with varied successes. Ford started it when they bought Jaguar several years ago. As this column is being writte ... Continue reading
Toyota Closely Monitoring Proposed Alliance
Washington DC August 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is closely monitoring the proposed alliance between Renault-Nissan and General Motors. While the potential tie-up doesn't appear to pose any immediate business threat to the automaker, it would have symbolic and, perhaps, even some political signif ... Continue reading
Car Dealers Offer Discounts to Clear Inventory
Washington DC August 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto dealers are piling their own discounts on top of those being offered by automakers in attempt to clear out inventory before the end of summer. According to The Wall Street Journal, the incentives include offering car buyers employee pricing on brands ... Continue reading
Cow's That? Honda Moooove with the Hybrid Heifer
WEST SUSSEX, England - August 3, 2006: Hondaâs Civic Hybrid has been churned into a cow for an appearance at Fruitstock, the innocent festival, this weekend. Hoofed have thought it? Honda is attending the London event to inform and educate festival-goers on cleaner driving. "Weâve created a Hybrid with grass ... Continue reading
Toyota Responds to What Car? "Rip-Off" Expose'
HORSHAM, England - August 3, 2006: The latest edition of What Car? has a feature which is extraordinarily misleading. It claims to be an investigation into why car drivers might fail to achieve the official fuel consumption figures quoted by manufacturers. The simple and obvious truth is that everyone drives differentl ... Continue reading
Corvette to Pace the Field During the Brickyard 400 for First Time
505-horsepower Corvette Z06 Given Pace Car Honors for Historic NASCAR Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS â A new specially-outfitted Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on August 6. Chevrolet cars have enjoyed the honor of pacing this event for 12 con ... Continue reading
New Legislation Calls for Disclosure of Dangerous Flooded and Wrecked Vehicles
Bill Would Bring Added Safety and Economic Benefits to Driving Public and Carbuyers WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Efforts by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) to make America's roadways safer by protecting consumers from purchasing flood and salvage vehicles took a big step forward when a senior lawmaker intro ... Continue reading
J. Justus Schneider to take on new professional challenges
Stuttgart, Aug 02, 2006 J. Justus Schneider, head of Marketing Communication Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, will be leaving DaimlerChrysler as of August 31, 2006, in order to start his own business in the area of new media. In his position, J. Justus Schneider was responsible for advertising and online communications of ... Continue reading
Mazda to Show Its RX-8 Hydrogen RE at the Norwegian ONS2006 Exhibition
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 (JCN) - Mazda will show its RX-8 Hydrogen RE at the ONS2006, an energy exhibition and conference to be held in Stavanger, Norway, from August 22. Mazda took a big step towards hydrogen fuel sustainability earlier this year, when it began leasing the dual-fuel, hydrogen and petrol powered rotary-engin ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., August 3, 2006 - Ford Motor Company announced today that it is supplementing the 2005 speed control deactivation system recall to include certain speed control-equipped gas or natural gas 1994-2002 F-250 through F-550 F-Super Duty trucks, 2000-2002 Excursions, 1994-1996 Econoline vans and 1996-2002 E-4 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Names Steve Wilhite Chief Operating Officer
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) President and CEO, Ok Suk (Owen) Koh, today announced that Steve Wilhite has been named Chief Operating Officer for the company. Wilhite will be responsible for the company's strategic development, sales, marketing, communications, parts and service. He wil ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 2, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Scott Thoman (#88 Thoman), 2. Alex Pruett (#56x Pruett), 3. Steve Thinnes (#48 Thinnes), 4. Patrick Wilda (#88x Ward), 5. ... Continue reading
Text-to-Speech Technology in the Automotive and Mobile Device Market
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Meet SVOX CEO Volker Jantzen at SpeechTEK 2006 Consumer Electronics & Multi-Modal: In-Car Computing Tuesday, August 8, 2006 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. New York Marriott Marquis http://www.speechtek.com/ "Build What They Want - Success Stories in the Automotive Market" With SVOX speech output technology, ... Continue reading
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=207853&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-36-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
MUNICH - August 3, 2006: EfficientDynamicsâ details the development activities that BMW undertakes to offer products of the highest standards, featuring the latest innovations in drivetrain technology, energy management, and material technology. The philosophy of âEfficientDynamicsâ covers all areas of a ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Kia Sedona EX ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 6000 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 118.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 202.0 x 78.3 x 69.3 in. TIRES: P235/60R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 141.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
UK's WHAT CAR? Exposes $360 Million Fuel Economy "Rip-Off"
MIDDLESEX, England - August 4, 2006: What Car?, a leading British magazine/website/TV show has discovered some huge inaccuracies in fuel economy comparisons claimed by automakers. On average, cars in the real world are 8% thirstier than manufacturers' official figures. Most owners expect to achieve the economy claimed ... Continue reading
Citroën C4 Picasso: A Whole New MPV Concept
Citroën will unveil the C4 Picasso in a world-premier appearance at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. This new, innovative and compact seven-seater MPV is the natural extension of the Marque's range. The C4 Picasso sports distinctive styling and a host of original features that make travelling by MPV an even more comfortable ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door What was to be the latest generation of the Golf hatchback was, for the American market, renamed to Rabbit at the last minute. The car was always knows as the Golf in the rest of the world, and in Europe and Asia it's Golf today. But it was Rabbit here ... Continue reading
GKN plc 2006 Interim Results Announcement
LONDON, August 3 -- As reported Business performance under IFRS excluding items in note (1) below First First First First Half Half Half Half 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm Sales - including 2,001 1,940 3% share of joint ventures Less share of joint (105) (81) 30% ventures Sales - subsidiari ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien, (626) 358-1100 (714) 448-0346 cell 3M NIGHT AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF AUGUST SCHEDULE OF HOT RACING EVENTS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IRWINDALE, Calif. (August 3, 2006) – If you thought the month of July was hot, Irwindale Speedway’s schedule of racing events during ... Continue reading
ADS Logistics, LLC Expands Its Logistics Network with Acquisition of Two Midwest Companies
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Aug. 3, 2006--ADS Logistics, LLC: -- ADS Logistics, LLC is expanding its physical presence and ability to serve multi-commodity (metals and building products) producers and consumers in the mid-states region with the addition of a transload facility and truck transportation operations in Columbia, Misso ... Continue reading
Amerityre Management to Present at JPMorgan Harbour Auto Conference, August 8th
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Aug. 3 -- Amerityre Corporation announced today that the Company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Elliott N. Taylor, will present at the Ninth Annual JPMorgan Harbour Auto Conference on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 9:40 a.m., Eastern Time. The August 7-9 industry conference is being he ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Initiates $0.20 per Share Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share, the first dividend in the Company's history. The dividend will be payable on August 24, 200 ... Continue reading
AT&T Announces New Contract With Dealer Specialties Inc.
MONROE, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- AT&T Inc. announced today a new three-year contract with Dealer Specialties Inc., the nation's leading used vehicle data and photo collection company with headquarters in Monroe, Ohio. AT&T Ohio will provide Dealer Specialties with reliable, nationwide data connectivity through Managed Internet ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 3, 2006--China Natural Gas Inc., (OTCBB:CHNG, website: www.naturalgaschina.com) the first China-based natural gas public company traded in the U. S. capital market today announced that it achieved record growth in revenues and earnings from the sales and delivery of its natural gas services and products ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Achieves Milestone of 250 Active Financing Sources In Its Network
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 3 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that the number of active financing sources connected to the DealerTrack(R) network has reached 250, up from 201 financing sources at the end of 2005. "The power of the DealerTrack network continues to grow as we connect more financing sources, de ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Ontario--Aug. 3, 2006--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that the Company has received an executive order verification extension to its proprietary Level II(1) California Air Resources Board (CARB) advanced Diesel Catalyst branded "Particulate Reactor(TM)." In 2004, ESW ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Fiscal 2007 First Quarter
- Sales Declined in Shorter Quarter; Company Rolling Out New Products - RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, which ended on July 30, 2006. The quarter was a standard 13-week quarter compared to last year's 14-week quarter. Compa ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l News and Notes - Indianapolis
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance Group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook Power Stroke Diesel 200 presented by International and Ford / IRP - Friday, August 4, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO INDIANAPOLIS: ~ A Busy Schedule for Terry Cook: NA ... Continue reading
ICOP Model 20/20 Selected By Scappoose Police Department
Chief Notes That 'Competing Systems Pale in Comparison' LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 3 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced that the Scappoose Police Department in Oregon has selected the ICOP Model 20/20 for deployment in its patrol fleet. Chief Doug Gre ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced the appointment of Chad VanderCook as its new Northeast Regional Sales Manager. VanderCook will be responsible for sal ... Continue reading
Midas Reports Second Quarter Income of $0.17 Per Share; Company Shops Achieve Break-Even
ITASCA, Ill.--Aug. 3, 2006--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $2.6 million--or $0.17 per diluted share--for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006, compared to a loss of $2.5 million--or $0.16 per share--in 2005, when the company recorded significant special items related to the company's exit from exhaust manufacturin ... Continue reading
New Leadership Positions for GKN Following US Acquisitions
LONDON, August 3 -- GKN plc of the UK today announces two acquisitions in the US Aerospace and Offhighway sectors. The acquisition of Stellex Aerostructures combined with GKN's existing advanced aerospace metals business will create a leader in titanium aircraft and engine structures. And the acquisition of Rockford Po ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reaches Agreement with Barington Group to Reconstitute Board; Schedules 2006 Annual Meeting
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 3, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that it will hold its 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 9:00 a.m. on October 19, 2006. All shareholders of record as of August 25, 2006 will be entitled to vote at the meet ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 3, 2006--PPG Industries has acquired Spectra-Tone Paint Corporation, San Bernardino, Calif. Spectra-Tone is an architectural paint and coatings manufacturer distributing products mainly through 22 company-owned service centers in the western United States. Spectra-Tone employs approximately 160 people ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 3, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40253) has announced the addition of "China Sourcing Report - DC Motors" to their offering. More than half of the world's supply of DC motors comes from Greater China. Makers are forecast to hike production by at least 30% t ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports Second Quarter and First Half Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2006. President and CEO Steven Borick said, "Superior enjoyed unexpectedly strong production volumes in the second quarter as compared to our previous forecast. Our results ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 3, 2006--The United Steelworkers (USW) said today that Continental Tires North America's (CTNA) announcement that it was shutting down its remaining operations at its Mayfield, Kentucky plant was not totally unexpected. "It was obvious to us long ago that Continental decided to abandon U.S. production, ... Continue reading
Apple Teams Up With Ford, General Motors & Mazda to Deliver Seamless iPod Integration
Over 70 Percent of New Automobiles in US Will Offer iPod Integration in 2007 CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Apple(R) today announced it has teamed up with Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Mazda to deliver seamless iPod(R) integration across the majority of their brands and models, making it easy for iPod users to e ... Continue reading
Customer Satisfaction Increases as Dealerships Address the Need for Speed in the Service Departments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- When it comes to repairs and maintenance, auto dealerships are doing better at getting the work done right the first time and having the vehicle ready when promised, according to the ... Continue reading
Thomas A. Dattilo Resigns as Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Byron O. Pond Will Serve as Interim CEO During Search for Permanent Replacement FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The board of directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has accepted the resignation of chairman, president and chief executive officer Thomas A. Dattilo, who is leaving to pursue another opportunit ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Second Quarter Results
Second Quarter Highlights - Net sales increased 22 percent - Market share gains realized in all key product categories - Sales from International Tire Operations increased 124 percent - Operating profit in International Operations increased by more than 200 percent FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company ... Continue reading
Spend A Day With A New Peugeot 207
COVENTRY - August 3, 2006: Buying a car is possibly the second biggest purchase an individual will make. It is therefore important that before buying any car a potential customer spends as much time as possible understanding what a particular car has to offer them. Peugeot has recognised this need, and to meet it has l ... Continue reading
Ford Hires Strategic Advisor, Kenneth Leet
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that it has hired Kenneth H.M. Leet as a strategic advisor to Bill Ford, the company's chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Leet is an 18-year veteran of Goldman Sachs, serving the firm in its London and New York offices, where he was a partner and was ... Continue reading
August 2006 Volume 1; Issue 4 Table of Contents * Calendar of Events * Sprint Nextel Spotlight * Sprint Nextel Products & Services * Nextel Wake-Up Call Lineup Calendar of Events * August 6 - Allstate 400 at The Brickyard - Indianapolis Motor Speedway * August 13 - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at The Glen - Watkins Glen In ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2 -- AAA Michigan has had an almost 20 increase in calls from motorists, compared to a week earlier for emergency road service assistance. Since Friday (July 28) record-high temperatures continue across the state and more than 16,000 motorists have needed assistance, up from some 13,000 during the ... Continue reading
Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study to City of Austin
WHAT: Ford Motor Company will present a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to Mayor Wynn and representatives from the City of Austin, Austin Energy and local commercial fleet managers, to raise awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of an Escape Hybrid. Cities across the country, incl ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release SCCA Names Cechal to PR Post TOPEKA, Kan. (August 2, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Cechal to the position of public relations specialist. Cechal comes to SCCA following four seasons with Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., where she served ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Hungarian F1 GP - Preview
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Take Care of Your Vehicle Now to Get the Best Price for It Later
CarMax Experts Suggest the Top 10 Ways to Maintain the Value of Your Vehicle RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 2 -- The best way to maintain a car's value over time is to take good care of your vehicle from the moment you purchase it. CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, suggests even more ways to get the most ... Continue reading
The time is upon us again this year for the 8th annual Don Biederman Memorial Race, as most of you already know we are a three time winner in 4 attempts. For the past 4 race lap sponsors are sold for each lap. Along with the laps there is also three other awards that need to be sold. This years race is held for the sec ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes Sale of U.S. Battery Plant to JCI
Sale of New Jersey plant final step in global business divestiture TROY, Mich., Aug. 2 -- Delphi Corporation (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) has completed the sale of its New Brunswick, N.J., battery manufacturing facility to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), effective Aug. 1, 2006. This sale, which includes ownership of the facility ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev.--Aug. 2, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. today announced that Andrew F. Burke, Ph.D., has joined the company's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Burke is on the Research Faculty at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis. "This is an opportune time to be joining Altairn ... Continue reading
Over half of them look forward to audio system interface technology DETROIT and ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 2 -- According to the most recent wave of the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) study, 65 percent of adult vehicle owners who indicate that they own an MP3/iPod player state that they use some type of adapter to use ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Recognizes Its Best Technicians at 2006 National Technical Challenge
Fifteen Service Technicians Recognized as 'Best of the Best' READING, Pa., Aug. 2 -- During the course of a year, top-notch Penske service technicians ensure hundreds of thousands of trucks motoring across North American highways run smoothly and safely by employing both state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies and tri ... Continue reading
Bikers Roar Into Sin City for Sixth Annual Las Vegas BikeFest(TM), September 14-17
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2 -- More than 40,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country are gearing up for the sixth annual Las Vegas BikeFest(TM), a national motorcycle rally and expo that returns to Sin City September 14 - 17, 2006. The four-day event attracts some of the world's most skilled custom motorcycl ... Continue reading
Kroger Speedfest Next for Tim Sauter
Kroger Speedfest Next for Tim Sauter McGill Motorsports team looks to carry short track momentum to Indy. The NASCAR Busch Series heads to one of the shortest tracks on the series this Saturday when the teams head to the five-eights mile track just west of Indianapolis for the running of the Kroger 200. Tim Sauter and ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on September 15, 2006. The dividend will be payable October 15, 2006. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fo ... Continue reading
Garmin Reports Record Quarter; Revises Annual Guidance Upward
CAYMAN ISLANDS, Aug. 2 -- Garmin Ltd. today announced a record quarter ended July 1, 2006. Second Quarter 2006 Financial highlights: -- Total revenue of $432.5 million, up 64% from $264.5 million in second quarter 2005 -- Automotive/Mobile segment revenue increased 153% to $255.4 million in second quarter 2006 -- Outdo ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE Implementation of Vehicle Safety Legislations to Support Greater Demand for Passive Safety Systems London, U.K. â 2 August, 2006 â Growing customer awareness of the need for enhanced safety, the implementation of legislations, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) protocol and tech ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two New V8 Engines To The CLK-Class Range
CLK 63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet CLK 63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet Mercedes-Benz is set to create an unforgettable driving experience with the launch of the exclusive CLK 63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet; the new top-of-the-range V8 performance models. Designed for high performance, the newly developed ... Continue reading
Green Car Makers and Fans Rally at Wisconsin Hybridfest - VIDEO NEWS STORY
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2006: The First Annual HybridFest took place on the weekend of July 21st at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. About 180 hybrid vehicles were on hand and more than 800 people attended. ... Continue reading
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