Oak Ridge National Lab Joins Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium to Cooperate on PHEV Development
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. November 30, 2007; The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the âConsortiumâ) announced today that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), one of the nationâs leading research labs, has joined the Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium. The Consortium is made up of a growing number of ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire to Adjust Prices
FULLERTON, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2007) â Due to the continued record increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices on its consumer tires up to seven percent; medium truck tires and light truck commercial tires up to four percent; and Off-The-Road (OTR) ti ... Continue reading
Chicago's water district is now using 30 electric vehicles
Hey guys, We're excited, as the city of Chicago's water district is now using 30 electric vehicles, and the announcement came this week. More green in the US! CHICAGO--The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, one of the nationâs largest water authorities, announced that it has purchased 30 a ... Continue reading
100+ MPG Plug-in Prius To Be Field Tested in Massachusetts
* 100+-mile-per-gallon, plug-in Toyota Prius conversion product. The hybrid vehicle uses a high-performance conversion package developed by Toronto, Canada-based HyMotion <http://www.hymotion.com/>, a division of A123 System Inc., <http://www.a123systems.com/> in Watertown, Massachusetts. <meta name= ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 11, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN FOYT, STEWART, NINE RACING, FINKENBINDER & PIEROVICH LEAD EARL'S FAST QUALIFIER STANDINGS USAC's 2007 Earl's Fast Qualifier championships are heading into the summer months and, like the weather, are beginning to heat up! A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Tony Stewart Racin ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Announces New Appointments
* Thomas F. Gilman Appointed Executive Vice Chairman * Leland Wilson Appointed Chief Financial Officer * Darcy Walker Appointed to a Newly Created Position of Chief Risk Officer FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30 -- Chrysler Financial announced today several key appointments to further strengthen its leadership team and ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Opens Office in Bangkok to Expand Coverage of South Asia Auto Markets
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 30 -- CSM Worldwide announced today the opening of a new office in Bangkok, Thailand. The office will support Asia's growing prominence in automobile sales and production, and will serve as CSM's ASEAN hub with responsibility for expanding analytical coverage for the company's global automotive ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe's View from the Pits (HS)
Hinchcliffe's View from the Pits Montréal, Canada (November 30, 2007) - James Hinchcliffe may not have been racing for A1 Team Canada in last weekend's third round of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Malaysia but the Toronto-native was no less busy at the Sepang International Circuit. Invited to fulfill the ... Continue reading
Jaguar Launches First Broadband Multimedia Magazine for Apple iPhone
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Jaguar continues its trend of being a leader in innovative media technology as it launches the industry's first broadband multimedia magazine specifically for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users. The largest Broadband 2.0 Video Network, 29HD Network, developed this unique spin on the traditiona ... Continue reading
Mini Cooper Promotion to Drive Traffic to Downtown LA's Santee Village
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 -- Promising "a MINI Cooper with every loft," downtown LA's Santee Village is kicking off an innovative promotion to buyers of units at the historical residential development located in the Fashion District. Anyone who purchases a loft between December 1st and February 3rd will receive a MINI Coope ... Continue reading
Portland Teen Named Finalist in Two National Hero Competitions
CNN and Volvo Recognize Student's Fight Against Predators PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 30 -- Dallas Jessup (15) has been named a finalist in the CNN Hero competition and also a finalist in the Volvo for Life Awards competition as a Youth Hero. Jessup is recognized for her work in protecting teenage girls from abduction and sex ... Continue reading
Johnson, the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion, Wins the 2007 Championship in Dominant Fashion with 10 Victories and 24 Top-10 Finishes Hendrick Motorsports Wins 18 of 36 Races and Captures Seventh NASCAR Cup Title PLANO, Texas, Nov. 30 -- Siemens PLM Software, a division of Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) and a lead ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation and Newark Assembly Plant Donate $27,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware
NEWARK, Del., Nov. 30 -- The Chrysler Foundation and the Chrysler LLC Newark Assembly Plant will present the Food Bank of Delaware with a truckload of food and a $27,000 donation today. The donation will go toward the Food Bank's Mobile Pantry Program. The plant, which assembles the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen, de ... Continue reading
WABCO Welcomes Pending EU Mandate on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for Heavy Trucks and Buses
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 30 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , today announced its support of the UN/ECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) agreement that paves the way for new EU legislation mandating electronic stability control (ESC) systems for certain categories of heavy truck/trailer combinations and touring co ... Continue reading
Bring in the New Year at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum!
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM . NEWS RELEASE - 11/30/2007 For Immediate Release November 2007 CONTACT: Gran Roberts Marketing Director (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Bring in the New Year at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum! AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum invites the public to celebrate the arrival of 2008 with "A ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation Announces Termination of Agreement to Sell Staten Island Property
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 30 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced the termination of the agreement with ProLogis, a Maryland based real estate investment trust, for the sale of its Staten Island property. ProLogis terminated the agreement on November 27, 2007, prior to th ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
PERRIS, Calif., Nov. 30 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NRVH) (the "Company") today announced that the Company and National R.V., Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, filed voluntary petitions under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Cent ... Continue reading
U.S. House Agrees on Fuel Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov 30, 2007; Reuters reported that Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives agreed on Friday on a bill to raise automotive fuel efficiency standards by 40 percent by 2020 but set separate rules for cars and light trucks as a concession to Detroit automakers. After getting an earful from constituents ... Continue reading
2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged - Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged A "Grand Touring" car is one that is fast, comfortable, and luxurious, and meant for long-distance travel at a high average speed. The category originally applied to two-seat, or perhaps 2+2, coupes that offered performance equal to or better tha ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 328xi Coupe - Owners Review
The BMW 3 Series - Coupe - 328xi - the good news - the car is great to look at; very comfortable and incredibly fun to drive - even at slow speeds, and the dealership network is wonderfully responsive. That's the good news. The Bad news - the car has more computer problems than Microsoft Vista. Even without the I-Drive ... Continue reading
What Van? Honours Volkswagen Caddy DSG With Second Award
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR writeit:- This release is available at: http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=7254 Also Available: - Imagery: Caddy DSG - http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/Caddy%20DSG.JPG What Van? Honours Volkswagen Caddy DSG With Second Award 30 November 2007: - For the se ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Rolex Series Daytona Prototype Titlists Gurney, Fogarty Finalists...
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 champions Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty are among 10 finalists for the 2007 Economacki Champion of Champions Award, presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel and National Speed Sport News. The nomination for Gurney and Fogarty marks the third straight sea ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for Four Vehicles in Model Lineup
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Toyota announced mid-year price adjustments to manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 model year Toyota Yaris, Prius, RAV4, and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid. The 2008 Yaris Liftback and Sedan receive an average price increase of $50, or 0.4 percent. The new base MSR ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - NEWS NUGGETS
NEWS NUGGETS * LUCAS, TODD ENJOY THRILL RIDE COMPETING IN BAJA 1000: Lucas Oil racing teammates Morgan Lucas and J.R. Toddâs first appearance in the 40th annual SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 didnât quite produce the finish they were looking for. After rolling their truck on its side coming off a slippery corner and ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONTREAL) - Hinchcliffe's View from the Pits
James Hinchcliffe may not have been racing for A1 Team Canada in last weekend's third round of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Malaysia but the Toronto-native was no less busy at the Sepang International Circuit. Invited to fulfill the role of pit-lane reporter on behalf of A1GP's world-feed broadcast crew, ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - AUDI COMMITS TO TWO-CAR EFFORT FOR 2008 SEASON
Audi will return to the American Le Mans Series in 2008 in pursuit of its ninth LMP1 championship. Audi confirmed its plans to go for an unprecedented ninth consecutive LMP1 championship in the American Le Mans Series on Friday by committing to a two-car effort for the 2008 season. For the second straight season, two d ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Offers Important Winter Driving Advice
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30 -- With the season's first significant winter storm expected in Michigan this weekend, AAA Michigan reminds motorists of some important winter driving and survival tips. Winter Driving Tips -- Clear snow and ice from vehicle to improve visibility. Include hood, roof, trunk, turn signals, tail l ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - 2008 NOPI DRAG RACING SERIES SANCTIONED BY NHRA SCHEDULE
NOPI Motorsports has announced the schedule for the 2008 âNOPI Drag Racing Series sanctioned by NHRA.â The eight-race series features stops at NHRA member tracks around the country, including two stops at Old Bridge Township in Englishtown, N.J. Also on the schedule are visits to Atlanta Dragway outside Atlan ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BAJA) - Raffo Racing Baja 1000 Race Report
The Adventurous Baja 1000 Raffo Racing Report Arlington Heights, IL (November 29, 2007) - Chris Raffo with his all volunteer pit chasers, drivers, and navigators came from throughout the United States to run the 40th edition of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. This year?s edition saw the racers travel from Ensenada all the ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation and the Michigan Ballet Theatre Brings Holiday Magic to Local Community
Chrysler provides grant to the Michigan Ballet Theatre Michigan Ballet Theatre and Guests from American Ballet Theatre to Perform The Nutcracker Ballet and sponsor holiday float at Rochester Homeland Christmas Parade AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30 -- The Chrysler Foundation and the Michigan Ballet Theatre (MBT) will brin ... Continue reading
Ex-GM Chairman Roger Smith Dies
DETROIT November 30 2007; The AP reportee that Roger B. Smith, who led General Motors Corp. in the 1980s and was the subject of Michael Moore's searing documentary "Roger and Me," has died, the automaker said Friday. He was 82. Smith died Thursday in the Detroit area after an unspecified brief illness, GM said. He was ... Continue reading
Consumers Offered Exchange of Certain P215/70R14 Douglas, Kelly, Mohave and Republic Brand Tires
- Tire names include Douglas, Kelly, Mohave and Republic - No defect found in tire after extensive analysis AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is conducting a precautionary customer satisfaction campaign to exchange certain P215/70R14 tires sold under a variety of names in the United States and ... Continue reading
Ford Plug-In Hybrid Hits California Streets
WHAT: Ford delivers first Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid to Southern California Edison at Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS 23), a key milestone in a unique partnership between the automaker and the utility. Join us for demonstration drives and executive interview opportunities. WHEN: Monday, Dec. 3, 2:45 p.m. PST -- 2:45 p. ... Continue reading
USA Today Study: Ethanol Can't Compare to Diesel - You Knew That Already!
Washington DC November 30, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that anything's better than ethanol blend E85, even ordinary gasoline, a new cost-benefit analysis of alternative fuels by researcher John Graham at the Pardee Rand Graduate School finds. USA Today reports that diesels scored highest, surprising even the re ... Continue reading
SCCA Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCCA Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 30, 2007) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. has announced the four individuals and one couple who will be enshrined in the SCCA Hall of Fame class of 2008. Roger Johnson, Don and Ruth Nixon, Kjell Qvale, Robert Ridges, and Fred Schmuck ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef Hits Time Warner's On Demand (NHRA/JEGS)
The Racing Chef Hits Time Warner's On Demand COLUMBUS, OH. (Nov 30) ââ¬â The three initial pilot episodes of The Racing Chef, the reality show on the life and times of Team JEGS traveling chef Nicky Morse, was such a success on its debut on FSN Ohio that it will now be made available on Time Warner's On Dem ... Continue reading
SpongeTech $1.38 Million in Orders World Wide from the Trade Shows in Las Vegas!
$1,381,500 orders from Amsterdam, Dubai, Canada, Panama and USA!! NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) announced today $1,381,562.50 in orders came in since the beginning of the month from the Las Vegas trade shows. The company received world wide orders from countries like Amst ... Continue reading
Chinese automaker Geely to launch "Panda" by August next year
Chinese automaker Geely to launch "Panda" by August next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4054/Chinese-automaker-Geely-to-launch-Pa nda-by-August-next-year.html Shanghai. November 30 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C China's largest private carmaker Geely Automobile plans to launch a mini-car with its front part resembling a giant pa ... Continue reading
Aston Martin comes to China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4051/Aston-Martin-comes-to-China.html Shanghai. November 30 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Aston Martin yesterday openned its first dealer in China in Shanghai's Xin Tian Di District, according to a Chinese newspaper, citing the company's press release. The Shanghai Aston Mar ... Continue reading
China auto parts exports hit $1.79 billion in the first ten months, up 30 percent
China auto parts exports hit $1.79 billion in the first ten months, up 30 percent http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4056/China-auto-parts-exports-hit-1-79-bi llion-in-the-first-ten-months-up-30-percent.html Shanghai. November 30 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C In the first ten months of the year, China exported a total value of 13.25 bil ... Continue reading
FEV, Raser to Jointly Develop Powertrain to be Fitted Into Raser Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
FEV will serve as integrator for powertrain targeting 100 miles per gallon fuel economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29 -- FEV, a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced recently that it has entered into an agreement with Raser Technologies, Inc. (Raser Technologies) to integrate Raser ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Jesse James, owner of West Coast Choppers, will be the keynote dinner speaker at the 15th annual AutoWeek Design Forum, 8 a.m. -- 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in the Riverview Ballroom of Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics' Hybrid Shuttle Bus Successfully Completes Altoona Testing
OAK PARK, Michigan, November 29 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE:ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced it has successfully completed the durability testing at the U.S. Government's bus certification test fac ... Continue reading
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