DECATUR, Ga., June 30 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: AHIZQ) announced that it has obtained an interim order to enter into the fifth amendment to its Senior Secured, Super Priority, Debtor- in-Possession credit facility with its lenders. The amendment provides the Company with $30 million of additional avail ... Continue reading
Crush Creative Puts Donors In The Limelight
PRESS RELEASE ATTN: Visual Communication/Medical Writers And Editors --------------------------------------------------------------- Crush Creative Puts Donors In The Limelight Crush Creative produces an illuminating donor wall for Glendale Memorial Hospital. For Immediate Release BURBANK, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/June 30, 20 ... Continue reading
Manheim Acquires Indianapolis Auction Location from ABC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dave Chaney June 30, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM ACQUIRES INDIANAPOLIS AUCTION LOCATION FROM ABC Indiana Facility Third Purchase This Quarter ATLANTA - Manheim has purchased an Indianapolis, Ind., auction location from Auction Broadcasting Company, LLC (ABC), company ... Continue reading
2006 United States Grand Prix - Free Practice
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX INDIANAPOLIS 30 JUNE FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team's Anthony Davidson was the fastest man on track in Indianapolis today as free practice got underway at the legendary Motor Speedway. He topped the timesheets in both the morning and a ... Continue reading
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 30 -- Team Ferrari Silicon Valley enters an all-new racing team into the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), beginning its first competition this season on July 1st at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. The team is managed by Risi Competizione is adding a new corporate team member this year: Advanc ... Continue reading
Lizard No. 44 Porsche Qualifies 4th in GT2 at Lime Rock; No. 45 to Start from Rear of Grid
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Lizard No. 44 Porsche Qualifies 4th in GT2 at Lime Rock; No. 45 to Start from Rear of Grid June 30, 2006--Lime Rock Park, Connecticut--The Flying Lizard Motorsports squad's No. 45 and No. ... Continue reading
Celebrating the Art of Automotive Design By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau One of my favorite collector car shows is held each year at the Eleanor and Edsel Ford mansion in Grosse Point, MI to coincide with both Fatherâs Day and the full hatch of Lake St. Clair fish flies, some call them May flies. The ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--June 28, 2006--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.065 per share, payable August 2, 2006 to shareholders of record July 18, 2006. The company has approximately 28.1 million shares outstanding. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (www.apog.com), ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Elects New Director
MINNEAPOLIS--June 28, 2006--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced election of a new director, Richard V. Reynolds, senior manager of BearingPoint, Inc. "Dick brings to the Apoge ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss Fiscal Year 2006 Third-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., June 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fiscal year 2006 third-quarter financial results on Monday, July 31, 2006, at 9 a.m. (ET). To participate, call (617) 786-2964 ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Please reference participant p ... Continue reading
CASCAR: MOPAR Canada Day Weekend @ Barrie Speedway Preview
CASCAR: Barrie Speedway // MOPAR Canada Day Weekend, presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario - Preview For more information contact CASCAR's Toronto office at (416) 531-4714 For immediate release / June 28, 2006 CASCAR's Super Series & Sportsman Series will be in action during the MOPAR Canada Day Weekend at Barrie S ... Continue reading
EPA News Release (correction): U.S., Mexican and Canadian Environmental Leaders Reaffirm Commitment
*U.S., Mexican and Canadian Environmental Leaders Reaffirm Commitment* Contact Information: Contact: Jessica Emond, 202-420-8651 / emond.jessica@epa.gov [ mailto:emond.jessica@epa.gov ] Suzanne Ackerman, 202-309-9496/ ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-- June 28, 2006) Continuing efforts to strengthen environme ... Continue reading
EPA News Release: U.S., Mexican and Canadian Environmental Leaders Reaffirm Commitment
*U.S., Mexican and Canadian Environmental Leaders Reaffirm Commitment* Contact Information: Jessica Emond, 202-420-8651 / emond.jessica@epa.gov [ mailto:emond.jessica@epa.gov ] Suzanne Ackerman, 202-309-9496 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov [ mailto:ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov ] (Washington, D.C.-- June 28, 2006) Continuing eff ... Continue reading
Eric Ruppel - Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Report
June 27, 2006 Chetek, WI For immediate release Eric Ruppel - Championship Off-Road Racing Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Report Saturday - Round 3 After winning Round 2 in Antigo, Wisconsin, Eric Ruppel and his Loose Cannon Race Team were confident the team would find their way back on the podium. Just as in Antigo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Initiates Cost Reduction Actions in Europe
AKRON, Ohio, June 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced restructuring actions in its European Union business unit that are expected to eliminate more than 150 positions and create annual savings in selling, administrative and general expenses in excess of $10 million. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
Mid-Cycle 'Freshening' Typically Makes Little Difference in Improving Customer Appeal WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- Consumers continue to give new vehicle designs higher ratings, providing automakers who can turn out new designs faster an edge in the marketplace, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 A ... Continue reading
Logan Gomez Indy Pro Series pre-race press release
For Immediate Release: Logan Gomez "The INDYana Kid" to race with Guthrie Racing this weekend in the INDY Pro Series See Attachments Media Contact: Ken Burris BMS Group, LLC P.O. Box 39375 Greensboro, NC 27438-9375 Tel. ... Continue reading
Lucent Technologies Names Ryder a Top Supplier
MIAMI, June 28 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced it received the 2005 Golden Link Award for its outstanding service as a top supplier of Lucent Technologies' Supply Chain Networks organization. "We'd like to acknowledge our stra ... Continue reading
Magical History Tour: The AASHTO Convoy Arrives in Washington!
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Celebrate the Interstate! coast- to-coast convoy, en route to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco since June 16, will roll into the nation's capital tomorrow morning from its last overnight stop in Frederick, Maryland. There will be three events worthy of your coverage: * The closing day of a ... Continue reading
New Solution For Down-Payment Issues - Non DPA
:: This Is A Special Member Mailing For Recognized Industry Professionals From MortgageTrends And Is Not Intended For Consumer Viewing:: Today's featured resource: www.HomeOwnerDirectAdvantage.com - The newest, most efficient program that helps your buyers with downpayment issues. Is this just another DPA Program? No! ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO CO. RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA SKOAL SHOWDOWN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO CO. RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA SKOAL SHOWDOWN GLENDORA, Calif. (June 28, 2006) - NHRA announced today that Skoal Racing has agreed to a multi-year extension of the popular Skoal Showdown, a lucrative bonus event for Funny Ca ... Continue reading
Trichord Rolls Out Portable Evacuation Monitoring System (PEMS)
LEESBURG, Va.--June 28, 2006--Trichord, Inc. has introduced the Portable Evacuation Monitoring System (PEMS) for emergency situations, portable traffic monitoring, and work-zone traffic management. These moveable networks of traffic sensors and data management centers were developed for emergency management officials a ... Continue reading
Yamaha Marine Offers Matching $500 Discount for Kenai River Motor Buy Back Program
KENNESAW, Ga., June 28 -- To help the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA and local environmental groups improve the water quality of the Kenai River in Alaska, Yamaha Marine Group is matching an Environmental Protection Agency grant that encourages anglers to upgrade their old technology two-stroke outboards, regardless of bra ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--June 28, 2006--DUX, Inc. today announced the hiring of Jim Turner as National Channel Sales Manager to immediately establish distribution channels for moving the innovative DUX spray paint products in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The already-successful direct sales force, comprised of industry experts, will co ... Continue reading
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--June 28, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced that it is planning to make a $75.0 million rights offering of common stock to its shareholders. The subscription price for the rights offering will be equal to 80% of the average c ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Brumos Porsche 250 Pre-Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Joins Spirit of Daytona For Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona Daytona Beach, Fl. (June 28, 2006) With his recent reputation as a designated ‘hot-shoe’ in the Grand American Road Racing Association's Rolex Series, Guy Cosmo will lend his talents to the two car ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Midseason Teleconference Transcript
DEAR MOTORSPORTS MEDIA: Some highlights from Wednesday's NHRA POWERade Series midseason teleconference ... Top Fuel Points Leader Melanie Troxel: "I think it's great to be getting some outside recognition (as a result of being nominated for two ESPY Awards), not only outside of drag racing, but outside of motorsports i ... Continue reading
Savage Off-Road Racing Report - Crandon Brush Run
June 27, 2006 For immediate release Williamsburg, MI Savage Off-Road Racing Report ? Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run After a very successful opening weekend of racing in Antigo (two podium finishes), Mike Savage and his family supported pit crew were hopeful to continue the string of top 5 performances. Saturday - R ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 28, 2006--Standard Parking Corporation today announced that James A. Wilhelm, President and CEO, and G. Marc Baumann, Executive Vice President and CFO, will make a presentation at the William Blair & Company 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. (CDT). The ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter looks for Speedway Success
Tim Sauter looks for Speedway Success McGill Motorsports celebrates 3rd anniversary in Busch Series at Daytona Friday night will celebrate the third anniversary of McGill Motorsports, the team was originally started by several friends who had a dream to go NASCAR racing and partnered up to buy a racecar. They headed to ... Continue reading
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Late Fuel Stops Costs Lewis and Stanton Daytona Top-10
Late Fuel Stop Costs Southard Motorsports Daytona Top-10 Shane Lewis and Craig Stanton Start 18th, Finish 11th in Daytona 250 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 29, 2006 - Southard Motorsports again flexed some muscle on the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve schedule tonight at Dayt ... Continue reading
SAMAX/ Doncaster Racing savored a second top-five Rolex Sports Car Series finish in less than a week, adding fifth in the GT class at Daytona International Raceway on Thursday evening to a fourth-place finish at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 24. Dave Lacey and Greg Wilkins of Toronto drove the No. 17 SAMAX/ Doncas ... Continue reading
SunTrust Racing Takes Fourth at Daytona Grand-Am
SunTrust Racing Takes Fourth at Daytona; Their Sixth Straight Top Four Finish in Grand American Daytona, Florida(June 29, 2006) – The No. 10 SunTrust Racing Pontiac Riley team of Wayne Taylor and Max “The Ax�?? Angelelli took their sixth straight Top Four finish tonight in the 2006 Grand American Role ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CapaCity High-capacity Bus On Grand Tour of Germany
The new high-capacity transport concept by Mercedes-Benz, CapaCity, was presented to customers in six major German cities in May 2006 Public transport companies impressed with design, technology and launch-readiness Mobility and agility of a normal-size articulated bus Transport capacity 193 passengers Stuttgart/Mannhe ... Continue reading
New NHTSA Chief Says Auto Safety Starts with the Family
Washington DC June 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that NHTSA's new Chief Nicole Nason -- the mother of two young daughters in a busy commuter household -- wants auto safety to start with the family: "This is a family issue and vehicle safety needs to be the priority," reports The Associated Press. Nason, a for ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 United States F1 GP - free practice
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Nissan's Shift Campaign Moves to New Level with Next Generation Shift 2.0
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Tag lines â the catchy phrases near a brandâs logo in print ads or spoken mellifluously in broadcast commercials â are standard in most automotive and other products advertisements, no matter the medium. Itâs rare when they are well done or memorable. Some ... Continue reading
Avis Lube Service Olympics to Benefit USO Program
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30 -- Avis Lube Fast Oil Change Centers, a member of the Kent Companies, is holding its annual Avis Lube Service Olympics at its Midland, Tex., location, 4705 N. Midkiff Road, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from this year's competition, which will last throughout the summer, will benefit USO Operatio ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS - June 30, 2006: For the first time since merging the former Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Corporations, the Chrysler Group is playing on its strengths as both an American and German automobile manufacturer. Chrysler Group has launched its campaign and introduced its new spokesperson, DaimlerChrysler Chairman ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Hit (and Inspect) the Brakes before Driving Off to Vacation
ATLANTA--June 30, 2006--According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, neglected vehicle maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000 disabling injuries each year. And at a highway cruising speed of 65 mph, vehicles travel more than 95 feet per second. Even with excellent reac ... Continue reading
One on One with Robert Bradshaw, VP and General Manager of Nissan North America
By Marty Bernstein, Contributing Editor, AIADA Thereâs so much news recently and so much more new news coming from Nissan that about all I can comment is a thoughtful â Whew! A quick rundown includes: â¢Relocation of Nissan and Infiniti headquarters to Nashville; â¢Groundbreaking for a new corporate h ... Continue reading
Largest Lexus Dealer Now Offering the Nitrogen Tire Inflation Gas in All New Vehicles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 30, 2006--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed development of a specialty application for its flagship nitrogen tire inflation system, PurigeN98(TM), on behalf of JM Lexus. In the agree ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 30, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38935) has announced the addition of Aircraft, Engines, Parts & Equipment Industry - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Aircraft, Engines, Parts & Equipment In ... Continue reading
AuraGen VIPER to Be Used for U.S. Coast Guard New Response Boat Production Award
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--June 30, 2006--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded the production contract for its new Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) Fleet to the Marinette Marine - Kvichak Marine Team, which uses a Dual AuraGen(R) VIPER to provide all electrical power for the b ... Continue reading
AxleTech's New Web Site -- Everything Customers Need a Click or Two Away
- Manufacturing Company Re-Engineers the Way Customers Access Information - TROY, Mich., June 30 -- AxleTech International, one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty vehicle drivetrain systems, launched today a totally redesigned Web site that places a wealth of information and services literally a click or two ... Continue reading
Company Profile for M.A.R.S. International, Inc.
--M.A.R.S. International is the national leader in appearance reconditioning, ranked #1 in the Automotive category by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2006. M.A.R.S. is the National Independent Auto Dealers Association's (NIADA) only preferred provider of automotive reconditioning services. Certified M.A.R.S. Operators have be ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, June 30 -- Two Pittsburgh-developed products won prominent international design awards today, making them two of the top 106 products designed this year. The city's own Davison Design and Development earned recognition in the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its Hover Creeper, which took ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Launches Redesigned Web Site
DETROIT, June 30 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has launched an updated web site that features enhanced details on its three engines: the Series 60(R), MBE 400 and MBE 900, as well as information and specifications regarding its proprietary axles and transmission products. Located online at http: ... Continue reading
Deutsch Connectors Acquired by French Private Equity Group
Houlihan Lokey Exclusive Financial Advisor to Deutsch in $1.04 Billion Cross-Border Deal NEW YORK, June 30 -- Deutsch Connectors, a world leader in high-performance connectors in the aerospace, defense, heavy vehicle and oil production sectors, announced it has been acquired by WENDEL Investissement S.A. for $1.04 bill ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization
Chapter 11 Emergence expected by July 31, 2006 INKSTER, Mich., June 30 -- EaglePicher Incorporated ("EaglePicher" or the "Company") announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered an order confirming the joint plan of reorganization for the Company and its debtor affiliates under ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2006 Second Quarter Earnings
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 30 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2006 second quarter conference call on Thursday, July 20, 2006. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the company's release of second quarter earnings at 7 a.m. central time on that same day. The co ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--June 30, 2006--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car wash facilities, today announced that the Nasdaq Stock Market will allow Mace's common stock to remain listed if the Company's Annual R ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on August 1, 2006
OSHKOSH, Wis.--June 30, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will issue its third quarter fiscal year 2006 financial results on August 1, 2006. A live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors will be held at 9:00 a.m. EDT the same day. T ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Provides Updated Timing for Completion of Investigation
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 30 -- ProQuest Company , a publisher of information and education solutions, today reported that it now expects that its Audit Committee will complete its investigation related to the Company's ongoing accounting review and the previously disclosed restatement of its operating results by the end ... Continue reading
UCoat It and DSR extend associate sponsorship agreement
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: UCoat It - John Carafelly, 1-800-826-2848 UCOAT IT AND DON SCHUMACHER RACING EXTEND ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2006) - UCoat It, America's leader in affordable, commercial-grade concrete floor-coating ... Continue reading
WORLDSPACE Commissions Terrestrial Repeater Prototypes for European Mobile Services
Sodielec Contract to Yield Technology for Italy and Western Europe Deployment SILVER SPRING, Md., June 30 -- WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio , one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, today announced it has signed an agreement with Sodielec, a French company specializing in transmission solutio ... Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va., June 30 -- Cingular Wireless, the primary sponsor of the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet driven by Jeff Burton, is revving up the Cingular Pit Stop for the Fourth of July celebration events at Town Point Park. Cingular Pit Stop is a mobile, interactive fan experience that travels to key race mar ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--June 30, 2006-- Will Build Natural Gas Fueling Stations Convenient to Port Truckers, Offer Special Financing to Help Fleets and Individual Owner-Operators Acquire New Natural Gas Trucks Clean Energy, leading U.S. supplier of liquefied and compressed natural gas (LNG and CNG) vehicle fuel and related ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CapaCity Bus On Grand Tour Of Germany
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 30th, 2006 at 10:30 PM CST Since debuting in 2005, the Mercedes-Benz CapaCity has garnered much praise, due in large part to its ability to transport up to 193 passengers while still maintaining the agility of a normal articulated bus. Recently, the Mercedes CapaCity made headlin ... Continue reading
Mike Ryan Geared Up To Conquer Pikes Peak
***Media Alert*** Big Rig Racer Mike Ryan Geared Up To Conquer Pikes Peak At 84th Annual Hill Climb Who: Current record holder & big rig racer Mike Ryan What: 84th Annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The second oldest Motorsport event after the Indianapolis 500 Special Highlights: Racing his one of a kind handb ... Continue reading
NASCAR Crew Member Saves Life in PA
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Crew Member Saves Life in Pennsylvania MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 30, 2006) - Marty Brice typically assists setting up the pit stall for ppc Racing's No. 10 Ford Pow ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--June 30, 2006--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that BFGoodrich/Michelin has been selected as the "target company" for 2006 master contract negotiations in the rubber and tire industry. Representatives from USW bargaining committees engaged in contract talks with Bridgestone/Fire ... Continue reading
Timken Completes Sale of Precision Components Business in Europe
CANTON, Ohio, June 30 -- The Timken Company today announced the sale of Timken Precision Components - Europe to a group of investors made up of the unit's current management team members. The business serves customers in Europe's automotive sector and bearing industry and had 2005 sales of 23.3 million euros ($28.8 mil ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Settles Lawsuit; MSEP Obtains Exclusive Ownership Rights to GS610.com Web Site
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 30, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today a settlement agreement has been established between MSEP and Michael G. Wachholz. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "MSEP is pleased with the terms of the settlement. We gain ownership of the GS ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
DETROIT, June 30 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive appointments effective July 1, 2006: John J. Bellanti has been appointed vice president, Manufacturing Services, Capital Planning & Cost Estimating. Bellanti has worked at four of AAM's manufacturing facilities. He be ... Continue reading
Visteon Showcases Technology at SAE Alternate Refrigerant Symposium
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 30 -- Visteon Corporation's global commitment to develop safe and reliable climate control solutions for the automotive market was demonstrated with two test vehicles at the 2006 SAE Automotive Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium, June 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
SunTrust Driver Max Angelelli Finishes Seventh in IROC Race on Daytona Road Course Daytona Beach, Florida(June 29, 2006) ââ¬â Max ââ¬ÅThe Axââ¬??? Angelelli, 2005 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Driver Co-Champion and driver of the Team Championship winning No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Ri ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines Inc. Announces New Renderings of 540 hp Engine Release
DELAND, Fla.--June 30, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) released new conceptual renderings of their 540hp prototype "Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine" (DCGT) engine on their web site (www.turbinetruckengines.com) today. TTE released nine renderings of the new prototype that is currently under constructio ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 USA F1 GP - preview
Clermont-Ferrand, June 29th, 2006 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 9: US Grand Prix (Indianapolis), June 30 - July 2 Preview Cultural crossroads America has a more colourful world championship history than any other host nation on the Formula One calendar. The country was included on the inaugural schedule ... Continue reading
ASA SPEED TRUCK CHALLENGE LANDS NATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK
ASA SPEED TRUCK CHALLENGE LANDS NATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK Upland, California..June 28th, 2006..ASA Speed Truck Challenge president, Jay Rutherford, Go Fast Sports and Exposure Racing are proud to announce that after diligently pursuing several major networks to negotiate a very special ASA Speed Truck Challenge telev ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Offers Double Miles on Six Airlines at Florida Destinations
TULSA, Okla., June 30 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer customers double frequent flyer miles with six airline partners for advance reservations made at any participating Thrifty location in Florida. The offer is valid only on rentals in Florida booked in advance on ... Continue reading
Nissan Statement Concerning Renault-Nissan Alliance
TOKYO--June 30, 2006--The following is a statement issued by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan: The Renault-Nissan Alliance is an open partnership, which has never been restricted to two partners. Under the right circumstances and with the appropriate partners, the Alliance could be expanded further. Such an expansi ... Continue reading
The Doctor Is In - Ad Campaign Focuses on American and German Engineering and Design
Unique DaimlerChrysler Heritage Sets Company Apart From its Competitors DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche is Spokesperson of 'Ask Dr. Z' Campaign Ads Kick-off Employee Pricing Plus Sales Event, Including 30 Day Return Program Go to www.AskDrZ.com to Ask Questions About Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Vehicle Benefits ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Turns Up the Heat with Employee Pricing Plus for All Customers
Employee Pricing will be Available to All Customers Beginning July 1, 2006 Chrysler Group Offers the Industry-exclusive 30-Day Return Program Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealerships will Maintain Extended Hours for the Holiday Weekend for First Time in Company History AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- Chrysler Group kick ... Continue reading
General Motors Statement Regarding Kerkorian's Tracinda's Filing
DETROIT June 30, 2006; General Motors Corp.has received no offer or proposal from Renault/Nissan with respect to its participating in the Renault/Nissan Alliance, as suggested in the 13-D Filing made today by the Tracinda Corporation. The Tracinda request will be taken under advisement by the GM Board of Directors. At ... Continue reading
Jeep Toledo Parkway Plant to Close; City's Manufacturing Skyline Gets New Look
* The oldest automotive manufacturing facility in North America closes, making way for new $2.1 billion Jeep(R) Wrangler program * Production of Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to move to Supplier Park facility in Toledo * $3.9 billion in DaimlerChrysler investments broadens Toledo's manufacturing base, prote ... Continue reading
Cars.com Unveils American Made Index
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 30 -- As more foreign auto manufacturers open assembly plants in the U.S., the notion of "buying American" has taken on new meaning. With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has created the American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are tr ... Continue reading
GM Stockholder Kirk Kerkorian Sugests GM Partner With Nissan-Renault
DETROIT, June 30, 2006; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian urged General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday to consider a three-way partnership with Nissan Motor Corp. (7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research) and Renault SA (RENA.PA: Quote, Profile, Rese ... Continue reading
NASCAR Public Relations Senior Manager moves on to new role
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 30, 2006) â The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that Marcus Jadotte will launch and manage NASCARâs newly-created Public Affairs department. In his new role as Managing Director of Public Affairs, Jadotte will direct the development and executi ... Continue reading
The All-New Supercharged Jaguar XKR Coupe and Convertible - Exhilaration Defined
IRVINE, Calif., June 30 -- Jaguar is proud to announce its new supercharged sports cars -- the 2007 Jaguar XKR Coupe and Convertible. Making its global debut at the 2006 London Motor Show on July 18, 2006, the all-new XKR takes the Jaguar experience to new heights. Designed in parallel with the naturally aspirated 2007 ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, June 29, 2006)* Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions *Contact Information: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / _millett.john@epa.gov _ (Washington, D.C.-June 29, 2006) On ... Continue reading
ARI Expands Partnership with Carfax
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--June 29, 2006--Automotive Resources International (ARI) and Carfax today announced an expanded partnership to include service and maintenance records in Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Anyone researching the history of an ARI-managed fleet vehicle will have access to service information through Carf ... Continue reading
DECATUR, Ga.--June 29, 2006-- Georgia Insurance Commissioner, John W. Oxendine, Breaks Ground for New Service Center; Service from Progressive Reduces the Time Each Driver Spends on the Claims/Repair Process from Four Days to About 15 Minutes The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the third largest auto insuranc ... Continue reading
Top NHRA Drivers Highlight "Nitro Night at the Fior" Charity Dinner, July 27
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Top NHRA POWERade Drivers Highlight 'Nitro Night at the Fior' Charity Dinner, July 27 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans will get to rub shoulders with top drivers of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, and at the same time, aid a very worthy cause at the inaugural "Ni ... Continue reading
Jeff Gordon to Race at Rolex 24 At Daytona with Wayne Taylor and Max Angelelli
Jeff Gordon to Race at Rolex 24 At Daytona withWayne Taylor and Max Angelelli Daytona Beach, Florida (June 29, 2006) ââ¬â In a press conference at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida today, Wayne Taylor (and his Surrey Sport LLC company) and SunTrust Racing announced that four-time ... Continue reading
The Auto Collections at Imperial Palace Loans Cars to First-Ever Automobile Museum in China
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2006 Contact: Pat Getter 702.794.3114 <mailto:pgetter@imperialpalace.com> pgetter@imperialpalace.com The Auto Collections Loans Cars to Shanghai First-Ever Automobile Museum in China to Open Mid-September LAS VEGAS - The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is on the ver ... Continue reading
Saleen Continues to Dominate European Racing Series
The Saleen S7R Captures 1st & 2nd Place in Race 1 at Val de Vienne, France IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- On Saturday at Val de Vienne, France, and racing with an 80 kg penalty weight/ballast, Team Saleen/Oreca again captured another checkered-flag victory! Drivers Soheil Ayari and Bruno Hernandez drove flawlessly by overp ... Continue reading
Nielsen Sports(TM) Highlights the Value of Brand Location During Indy 500
On-Board Cameras Take Lead Position in Providing Brand Exposure NEW YORK, June 29 -- Nielsen Sports(TM) today released the results of its Sponsorship Scorecard(TM) service evaluating the effectiveness of sponsor-placed media during the 2006 Indianapolis 500. The data demonstrate that a brand's location had a significan ... Continue reading
Orlando and Hot Import Nights Tune in Da Muzicianz
IRVINE, Calif.--June 29, 2006--Orlando will host Florida's first chance at XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights 2007 (HIN) on July 8 at the OC Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. Back by popular demand to the Orlando area, this year's event will not only feature Valvoline's Super Street Cars on Tour, but will ... Continue reading
Ahoy, Sprogs! Volvo Warns Less Than Two Weeks Left in Global Treasure Hunt!
Hunt Part of Volvo's Promotion With Disney for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest; visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 29 -- Arrrrrrrrrr, or rather, Carrrrrrrr, mateys! Individuals nationwide have less than two weeks to join the global multi-media treasure hunt Volvo Car Corporation is conduc ... Continue reading
M.A.R.S. International Has Launched a National Warranty Service Program
ARLINGTON, Texas--June 29, 2006--M.A.R.S. International(TM) has launched a National Warranty Service program working with Siskin Enterprises, Inc., manufacturer of Perma-Plate Paintguard(R), Fiberguard(R), Leatherguard(R), Rustguard(R) and Soundguard(R) protection products; and Cal-Tex Protective Coatings, Inc., manufa ... Continue reading
July 2006 Volume 1; Issue 3 Table of Contents * Calendar of Events * Sprint Nextel Spotlight * Sprint Nextel Products & Services * Nextel Wake-Up Call Lineup * In Your Market: Local News * Trivia Calendar of Events * July 1 - Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway * July 9 - USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedw ... Continue reading
Goodyear, Pilot Expand Pilot Truck Care Center Agreement
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- In a move to fortify its commercial tire and service network, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC subsidiary has signed an exclusive agreement to develop and operate truck service centers at Pilot Travel Centers LLC locations. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Dodge/Save Mart 350 Highest Rated Sporting Event of Weekend
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Dodge/Save Mart 350 Highest Rated Sporting Event of Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway was the highest rated televised sporting event last weekend nationwide. The event earned a 5.1 rating on FOX, with ... Continue reading
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