HD Partners Acquisition Corporation Announces Proposed Acquisition of NHRA Pro Racing From the National Hot Rod Association SANTA MONICA, CA May 30, 2007; HD Partners Acquisition Corporation ("HD Partners") (AMEX:HDP - News) (HDPU - News) (HDPWT - News) and the National Hot Rod Association ("NHRA"), the world's preemin ... Continue reading
duPontREGISTRY.com Site Adds Exciting Features (?)
Registry ADDS EXCITING FEATURES TO LUXURY AUTO WEBSITE duPontREGISTRY.com Site Delivers More Horsepower and Upgraded Features for Buyers to Find Perfect Car and Sellers and Dealers to Link with Customers St. Petersburg, Fla. (May 31, 2007) - duPontREGISTRY.com(tm), the premier luxury/lifestyle online marketplace and a ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital Teams with Revenue Science
IRVINE, Calif.--PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital, PRIMEDIAâs portfolio of more than 60 leading automotive Web sites, today announced an agreement with Revenue Science, Inc. that will expand and enhance buying opportunities for advertisers eager to target auto enthusiasts and in-market buyers. With Revenue Science, PRIM ... Continue reading
- Chrysler Group improves overall manufacturing efficiency by an industry- leading 25 percent during last six years - Company hours per vehicle productivity improves 2.4 percent overall to 32.90 - Eight Chrysler Group assembly plants rank within top five of their vehicle segment - Two Chrysler Group Stamping Plants ran ... Continue reading
Autopromotec Show - Bologna: Important International Agreements Signed
3 US AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRADE GROUPS AGREE TO WORK WITH KEY ITALIAN ASSOCIATION by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor One of the major accomplishments of the American delegation and automotive service industry representatives attending Autopromotec in Bologna, Italy, was the signing of âmemorandums o ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for 2008 tC
TORRANCE, Calif., May 31 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced pricing today for the 2008 tC sports coupe and tC Spec Package models. The 2008 tC and tC Spec Package will be available at dealerships next month. The core model tC receives freshened styling, new standard equipment and safety features f ... Continue reading
Air Liquide to Supply Portable Hydrogen Fueling Systems to General Motors in the U.S.
PARIS--Regulatory News: Using hydrogen as a vector of energy is a promising alternative fuel solution for motor vehicles. Used in a fuel cell, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air to produce electricity to power the vehicle, with water as the only emission. Air Liquide (Paris:AI) is committed to enabling the hydrog ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices, Lousy Housing Market Could Hurt Auto Sales
Washington DC June 1, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that high gas prices and the slow housing market are expected to result in soft May auto sales, consumer website Edmunds.com reported today. Edmunds expects sales will be down 4.2 percent compared with last year, with blame for the decline resting squarely on en ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - SCREAMIN' EAGLE NHRA NITRO HARLEY-DAVIDSON EXHIBITION TOUR TO CONTINUE
NHRA announced the continuation of the Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibition tour to be held at three national events in conjunction with the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The three NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events in 2007 that will showcase the NHRA Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley-Davidson exhi ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DOVER) - NASCAR Foundation Track Walk Returns To Dover
The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is once again returning to Dover International Speedway on Saturday, following the NASCAR Busch Seriesâ Dover 200. NASCAR fans will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk âThe Monster Mileâ while raising money for worthy causes. The 2007 Track Walk will mark the f ... Continue reading
NHRA (SANTA MONICA) - HD Partners Acquisition Corporation buys NHRA
HD Partners Acquisition Corporation (âHD Partnersâ) (AMEX: HDP, HDP-U, HDP-WT) and the National Hot Rod Association (âNHRAâ), the worldâs preeminent drag racing organization, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which HD Partners will acquire all of NHRAâs profession ... Continue reading
ALMS (LE MANS) - IS RISI FERRARI'S BEST SHOT FOR LE MANS CLASS WIN?
Risi Competizione has won eight times in the last 10 American Le Mans Series events including four straight to open the 2007 season. It's easy to see why Risi Competizione is one of the favorites in the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Four straight wins to open the American Le Mans Series season - including the M ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. If you missed it: May 30 Teleconference<P> 2. Sharp, Crew Chief Grahn Win Special Indianapolis 500 Awards<P> <p> 1. If you missed it: May 30 Teleconference: IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon and Indy Pro Series rookie Andrew Prendeville were the guests on the Indy Racing League teleconference. Dixon, who had ... Continue reading
SCORE (NEWPORT) - Championship off road racing contingency Program now over $1 million
Championship Off Road Racing is proud to announce itâs 2007 contingency program now reaches over $1 million and includes more than 30 companies. The program continues to grow weekly with the most recent contingency commitments come from VP Racing Fuels and Lucas Oil. For more than 30 years, VP Racing's strength ha ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) MONTOYA PRE-RACE NOTES
Juan Pablo Montoya and the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Team Facts: · Walking for a Cause: Montoya will participate in the 2007 NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover International Speedway on Saturday following the NASCAR Busch Series race. Montoya will be walking on behalf of the Formula Smiles Foundation. He created the F ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) - SORENSON PRE-RACE NOTES
Reed Sorenson and the No. 41 Wrigleyâs Juicy Fruit Dodge Team Facts: · Heâs Down with Dover: Sorenson has a solid track record at the track known as the âMonster Mile.â In four NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) starts, Sorenson has two top-five finishes and four top-10 finishes. He isnât too shabby ... Continue reading
First Woman Elected as Chairman of AAA National Board
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jeanette Gamba, chairman of Jordan Associates Oklahoma, was elected chairman of the AAA Board of Directors at the 104th AAA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, the first woman to hold the distinguished post. AAA is North America's largest paid membership organization with more than 50 million members. Nearly 2 ... Continue reading
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Acknowledges Volvo C70's Safety Systems
IRVINE, Calif., May 31 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted its first crash tests of several convertibles and has awarded the Volvo C70 as one of their 'Top Safety Picks.' "For more than 80 years, Volvo has built cars with Safety in mind," states Anne Belec, President and CEO, Volvo Cars of ... Continue reading
Showcase of New Technology Highlights Texas' Green and cleantech Future
AUSTIN, Texas May 30, 2007; The inaugural Clean Energy Venture Summit drew an eye-opening 400 attendants, making it the largest clean-tech summit to be held in Texas. It was sponsored by the Clean Energy Incubator and Austin Energy. Top green- and clean-tech visionaries from across the country discussed new technologie ... Continue reading
BEIJING & FORT MYERS, Fla.--AutoMart-China â the largest independent auto aftermarket company in Beijing and a 95%-owned subsidiary of Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: DPFD) â announced that it has continued to build its government-related business in China by winning the right to service cars belonging ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, USA Announces Organizational Changes
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, Inc. today announced organizational changes at its headquarters and throughout its Toyota and Lexus field offices. TMS Headquarters Bill Fay, vice president and general manager, Los Angeles region, is appointed vice president, sales, replacing Dave Fleming who w ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Thermal Systems Expands in China
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 30 -- Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner Thermal Systems broke ground for a new production facility at its campus in Ningbo, China. The new 194,000-square-foot (18,000-square-meter) operation will replace a smaller facility nearby. Beginni ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Invests $3.6 Million in Cincinnati Region Technical Training Center
BLUE ASH, Ohio, May 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today dedicated a new $3.6 million Technical Training Center at their regional office complex at 4550 Creek Road. The center will provide state-of-the-art technical training to nearly 1,200 Toyota and Lexus service technicians annually. "Toyota is committed to ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Licenses Technologies for Emission Control to CCA
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA:CDI), an innovation leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with privately held, Monroe, CT-based Combustion Components ... Continue reading
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