Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

COBURG, Ore., Oct. 31 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today reported revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 29, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) Third quarter 2007 revenues were $322.4 million, up 10. ... Continue reading

R. L. Polk & Co. Expands Analytic Services

Lionel Yron Named Director of Advanced Analytics SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 31 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today it is expanding its analytical services strength in two key areas which include the formation of an Advanced Analytics group led by Lionel Yron, and the expansion of the company's Industry Analysis team. "Pro ... Continue reading

As You Steer, Fear the Deer: Tomorrow marks start of two-week peak collision season

ERIE, Pa., Oct. 31 -- Each year, deer-vehicle crashes cause deaths, injuries and damages, and early November is the most dangerous time of all. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) Based upon claims information collected and analyzed by Erie Insurance since 1999, about one in every 100 drivers ... Continue reading

Bentley Motors Announces Launch of 'Crewe Genuine Parts' Website

* www.crewegenuineparts.com supplies parts for all Bentley and Rolls Royce cars produced at the company's Crewe, England factory from 1955 to present * More than 50,000 Crewe Genuine Parts in stock with capability for delivery to the Authorized Bentley Retailer network in 43 countries * The world's largest source of fu ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Discount to Help Wildfire Victims and to Thank California's Firefighters

- Ford Motor Company is making the Ford employee A-Plan discount available for Nov. 1 - 30, 2007 to those families whose vehicles were lost in the recent California wildfires. - To say "thank you" to California firefighters, Ford is extending the same A-Plan discount to firefighters throughout the state. - Last week, F ... Continue reading

Study Highlights Changing Landscape in Auto Buyer Research and Shopping

ATLANTA (October 31, 2007) – AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, was once again rated as the most useful automotive site among used-car buyers who visited the site in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Used Autoshopper.com study, released October 25. This marks the fourth consecutive year AutoTrad ... Continue reading

Fisker Automotive Hires Ex-BMW Engineer - Details Of Four-Door Premium Sports Sedan Announced.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31 -- Quantum Technologies, a publicly traded company and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC disclose continuing developments of the first production vehicle to come from Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- the green American premium car company. The four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will make its debut at ... Continue reading

NHRA - Final Top Fuel Race for Troxel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell Torco.com FINAL TOP FUEL RACE FOR TROXEL POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 31) – The 43rd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona will be the site of Melanie Troxel’s last Top Fuel race in a career that ... Continue reading

Automotive Hall of Fame Offers Half-Price Admission Through Year-End

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31 -- To culminate a year-long celebration marking its tenth anniversary in Dearborn, the Automotive Hall of Fame is offering half-price admission through the end of the year. Beginning November 1, and continuing until December 31, 2007, full price admission will be just three dollars for every vi ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Named As Official Car and Truck of Camping World/FreedomRoads

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV supply and outdoor accessories and recreational vehicle sales, today announced a promotional partnership with Chevrolet making it the Official Car and Truck of the fast growing retailer. The partnership will provide for multiple promotional platfo ... Continue reading

Toyota to Launch First Models Factory-Equipped With XM Satellite Radio

XM Radio & XM NavTraffic to Be Available on New Corolla and Matrix Beginning Next Spring WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 8.5 million subscribers, announced that the all-new 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix will be the first Toyota brand vehicles ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (TEXAS) - Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, Texas Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyle Krisiloff and Lilly/Walgreens Team Ready To Take On Texas FORT WORTH, Texas (October 31, 2007) ­ Kyle Krisiloff and the No. 14 Lilly/Walgreens team head to Texas Saturday for the O¹Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). Krisiloff will make his 36th career start in the NASCAR Busch ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils All-New, 10th Generation Corolla Sedan At 2007 SEMA Show

October 31, 2007 – Las Vegas - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 10th generation Corolla sedan at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. "Nearly 40 years after the Corolla was introduced to American drivers, the 2009 Corolla will continue ... Continue reading

Porsche Introduces New Interactive ''Web-Cinema''

ATLANTA--Porsche today announced it has launched a new "Web Cinema" on its Web site that offers Porsche sports-car fans and admirers the ability to view extraordinary Porsche films. This new Web technology gives browsers a virtual front-row seat to experience much of what embodies Porsche's legendary sports car driving ... Continue reading

RACING BUSINESS (INDIANAPOLIS) - PEAK Launches Motor Oil Brand with IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 Partnerships

LAS VEGAS--Powerhouse automotive brand PEAK is expanding beyond antifreeze into a new line of premium quality motor oils, and will feature the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 and Danica Patrick in rolling out its latest products as part of a multi-year official partner agreement signed with the IndyCar Series. Represe ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary In United States

October 31, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Fifty years ago today, when tailfins defined the cutting edge of automotive styling and a handful of import auto companies struggled to sell 83,000 units, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. began marketing quality cars and trucks in the United States. TMS opened for business i ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils All-New Corolla Matrix at 2007 SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new second-generation Corolla Matrix at a press conference today at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The Toyota Matrix, the sporty five-door vehicle that helped redefine the concept of a crossover utility vehicle, ... Continue reading

NASCAR (TEXAS) - BURTON, VILLENEUVE, CARPENTIER, FRANCHITTI INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT

THE MODERATOR: I'm Denise Maloof from NASCAR Public Relations. We're here today for our weekly NASCAR Nextel Cup teleconference. It's a special edition. We're doing it live from Atlanta Motor Speedway where the series is testing for the final time this season. We have with us Jeff Burton, who is a Chase participant thi ... Continue reading

TEAM REPORTS (ZIONSVILLE, IN) - News from Andretti Green Racing - AGR signs Mutoh to Drive #27

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TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Going vertical, dude

Going vertical, dude Professional skateboarder Nick Dompierre has made a name for himself on half-pipes around the globe. He's also become a favorite of drag racing fans as he often sports a JEGS T-shirt in competition. It turns out the pride of New Bedford, Mass., is an avid drag racer when not performing his incredib ... Continue reading

INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES

Daniels to dress as driver for Halloween <BR> What offseason? Kanaan continues to race <BR> Vegas, baby <BR> Wheldon’s work of art on exhibit At IMA <BR> <P> 1. Daniels to dress as driver for Halloween: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is used to moving in a fast-paced environment. That’s why his choice of Hallowee ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LAS VEGAS) - Shelby Autos Unveils Terlingua Racing Team Program

LAS VEGAS--In April of this year, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (Pink Sheets:CSBI) and legendary Terlingua Team member # 2 Bill Neale returned the Terlingua Racing Team to the spotlight. Today the Terlingua team announced a series of vehicles and products for ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LONDON) - Professional MotorSport World Expo

LATEST SHOW NEWS Pre-register now to meet 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest race equipment, technologies and services. WIN WITH DIESEL! SHELL RACING SOLUTIONS VISIT US ON STAND 6092 Professional MotorSport World Expo exhibitor, Shell Racing Solutions is the home of specialty racing fuels and lubricants for all forms ... Continue reading

NASCAR SCS (CONCORD, NC) - Sorenson Helps Raise Over $75,000 For Charity

SORENSON HELPS RAISE OVER $75,000 FOR CHARITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Rogers at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 or progers@ganassi.com CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2007) - Coming off of his career best NEXTEL Cup Series finish with a third-place effort at his hometown trac ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (TEXAS) - Richard Childress Racing Driver Victory Can Net San Antonio Mother Half a Million Dollars

***MEDIA ALERT*** Richard Childress Racing Driver Victory Can Net San Antonio Mother Half a Million Dollars WHO / WHAT: Press conference to reveal RCR driver that can make Nikki Kelly, a San Antonio mother of four and the winner of this year's Dickies(r) Race For The Riches promotion, $500,000 richer if he takes the ch ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LAS VEGAS) - Mindy's Las Vegas Minute

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S LAS VEGAS MINUTE Las Vegas - (October 30, 2007) There is just something so intoxicating and captivating about the l ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (LAS VEGAS) - Invitation to the Obsidian SG-One Mustang Unveiling - duPont Registry booth #70013 (9:40AM to 10AM, October 31st)

You are cordially invited to the unveiling of a truly phenomenal car: The 1967 Obsidian SG-One at the duPont Registry booth # 70013 (next to the registration booth) (9:40AM to 10AM, October 31st). Mr. Tom duPont, publisher of duPont Registry, will be there to do the honors. The Obsidian SG-One build took well over 15,0 ... Continue reading

Sweet Baby Ray's/CJM Racing Pre-Race Report

Jason Keller No. 11 Sweet Baby Ray's Chevrolet O'Reilly Challenge Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, Tex. Saturday, November 3, 2007 JASON KELLER/ SWEET BABY RAY'S TEAM FAST FACTS: · The CJM Racing team will make their 14th NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) race attempt this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) · CJM Racing i ... Continue reading

2008 Cadillac Escalade Goes On Sale in China, Priced At About $149,000

SHANGHAI - October 31, 2007: Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) announced today that it will start to sell 2008 Cadillac Escalade at dealerships in China starting today. The vehicle will be priced at about1.12 million yuan ($149,843). Since the second generation Cadillac Escalade went on sale in Chinese market last ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Showcases Clean Diesel and Personalized Performance at SEMA

Three New Specialty Vehicles Highlight Personalization, Performance and Clean Diesel LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. showcases its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show ... Continue reading

Zipcar and Flexcar Agree to Merge

Combined company to enhance member experience, fuel car sharing growth CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Zipcar and Flexcar, leading car sharing providers, announced today the companies will merge. Together these two companies will represent an international network able to deliver new member benefits and acc ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Golden Anniversary in United States

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 31 -- Fifty years ago today, when tailfins defined the cutting edge of automotive styling and a handful of import auto companies struggled to sell 83,000 units, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. began marketing quality cars and trucks in the United States. TMS opened for business in America ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang FR500S Launch Announcement

NEWS Contact: Andrew Punzal Alexis Kinch 313.203.7199 313.203.7103 apunzal@pcgcampbell.com akinch@pcgcampbell.com IMMEDIATE RELEASE ford racing introduces the all-new mustang fr500s for 2008 spec series competition * The all-new Mustang FR500S is the cornerstone vehicle of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Mill ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Celebrates Dedication of New Chrysler Arizona Proving Ground in Yucca, Ariz.

Local officials join the celebration with ribbon-cutting ceremony What: Chrysler LLC will celebrate the dedication of the new Chrysler Arizona Proving Ground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility. The Company will announce investment plans in the facility, which was purchased earlier this month. Who: Byron Kea ... Continue reading

IntelliStick Awarded 'Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice' at SEMA Show 2007

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- IntelliStick(TM) has been awarded "Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice" by a panel of judges at the prestigious SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IntelliStick is a patented dipstick replacement sensor technology which monitors and reports the actual condition of automotive engine oil in real time. The ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz to Produce Smart in China and Sue Shuanghuan

SHANGHAI - October 31, 2007: Mercedes-Benz is weighing a plan to produce Smart in China following its launch in the U.S market, Chinese media reported today. Citing a Mercedes-Benz official under the condition of anonymity, auto industry Web site Cheshi.com.cn reported that the company is considering producing Smart ei ... Continue reading