W <http://www.HANAYAINC.COM> WW.HANAYAINC.COM World leader in friction hinges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: In December 2003, The European Union issued Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in all equipment entering Europe. Hanaya, Inc has worked very closely with Societée ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 31, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-205 SALEM'S "O'CONNOR-JAMES CLASSIC" AUGUST 12 WISE "SWEEPS" 29TH "MOPAR BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS" The USAC National and Western Midget Car Series are "off" this week as they prepare for their next events after competing in three Kansas races ... Continue reading
BOLOGNA, Italy, July 31 -- Notice of Conference Call for DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.p.A. (Mercato Telematico Azionario: DMH) You are cordially invited to participate in a teleconference call with the management of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. to review 1st Half Results 2006, to be issued in a press release on August 4th, 20 ... Continue reading
Atlantis Holding Corp's President & CEO Discusses Company Plans in Interview With MoneyTV
TUSTIN, Calif., July 31 -- Atlantis Holding Corp (Pink Sheets: AHDG) is pleased to announce that Robert J. Thompson, President & CEO has given an interview with MoneyTV in which he describes the company's current operations and the plans to grow the company in the future. This interview will be broadcast by MoneyTV on ... Continue reading
Chronic Car Audio, Inc. CFO Featured in Exclusive Interview With WallSt.net
NEW YORK, July 31 -- On July 26, H. Joseph Blanchette, Chief Financial Officer for Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) updated the investment community in an exclusive interview with www.wallst.net . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the Company and the markets it serves, recent press relea ... Continue reading
Cygene Laboratories, Inc. Chairman CEO Featured in Exclusive Interview With WallSt.net
NEW YORK, July 31 -- On July 27, Martin Munzer, Chairman and CEO of Cygene Laboratories, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYGE) updated the investment community in an exclusive interview with www.wallst.net . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the Company and the markets it serves, recent press releases, current ... Continue reading
Drive Technology and UCN Roll Out inContact(TM) for Automotive Business Development Centers
SALT LAKE CITY, July 31 -- UCN, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UCNN) , a provider of on-demand contact handling software and business telecommunications services delivered over the UCN national VoIP network, and Drive Technology Group today announced a partnership allowing Drive Technology Group to act as a sales agent for UCN' ... Continue reading
Conference Call Scheduled for August 16, 2006 at 10.00am EDT AZOUR, Israel, July 31 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , announced that it will be releasing its second quarter 2006 results on Wednesday, August 16th 2006, before the US market opens. The Company will also be hosting a conference call later that day at 1 ... Continue reading
MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. Announces Stock Split
JINZHOU, China, July 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. ''the Corporation'' (BULLETIN BOARD: MGIS) announced today that the Corporation has effected a 2.448719 to 1 forward stock split. The stock split was affected by way of a stock dividend of 1.448719 shares of common stock for each o ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Hosts Electronics University
Who: Working press only What: Siemens VDO's Annual Electronics University (EU) When: Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 * School begins with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. * Morning sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. * Lunch served from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. * Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Where: Birm ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Morse TEC Wins Mahindra & Mahindra Supplier Performance Award For Product Development
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC's Indian joint venture has received the Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Supplier Award for Best Performance in Product Development, for the new chain-driven timing system it supplies for the award-winning Scorpio SUV. "The Scorpio SUV is M&M's flagship product, and it has ... Continue reading
Brake-by-Wire and Chassis Technologies Roadmap: Frost & Sullivan Movers and Shakers Interview with Bernd Gombert, CTO of the division Body & Chassis Electronics at Siemens VDO “Is the human system the slave or the master in a modern vehicle?,” weighs up Mr Bernd Gombert, CTO of the division Body & Chassis Electroni ... Continue reading
LDV Holdings Sold to GAZ Group, a Leading Russian Automotive Manufacturer
LONDON, July 31 -- Sun European Partners, LLP ("Sun European Partners"), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., today announced the sale of its affiliate LDV Holdings Limited ("LDV") to GAZ International Limited. Under the deal, LDV, the specialist manufacturer of the multi-award-winning range of Maxus lig ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems to Speak on Lean Manufacturing at 2006 Management Briefing Seminars
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online, the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system, was invited to present at the 2006 Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich. the week of August 7 - 11, 2006. The annual automotive executive conference is hosted by the Cent ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--July 31, 2006--Drivers nationwide who stop by their local Shell stations now have a chance to win free gasoline for life through the Shell "Million Gallon Giveaway." Starting today and continuing through October 1, Shell will give away more than $2 million in free fuel and instant-win prizes -- including six g ... Continue reading
You've Been in an Accident. Your Car's Been Totaled. Now What?
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--July 31, 2006--Progressive -- With Growing Number of Total Losses, Progressive's "Total Loss Concierge" is the Only Service in the Industry That Helps You Find a Replacement Car - Even if Your Totaled Car is Older or You Want to Replace it with a Used Car If you get into a car crash, chances are ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--July 31, 2006--Carfax today announced an expanded role in the Jaguar Select Edition Certified Pre-Owned program. Carfax Vehicle History Reports, a continued requirement of the Jaguar certification process, will be available free wherever Jaguar Select Edition vehicles are sold online. Starting Aug. 1, use ... Continue reading
DOLLAR(R) Launches Dollar Dividends, Rewards Travel Agents With Points Toward AmEx Gift Cards
TULSA, Okla., July 31 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today launches a new travel agent loyalty program that will have travel agents earning cash with every rental. Called Dollar Dividends, this new program -- available free of charge -- will reward travel agents who enroll ... Continue reading
America Votes Online July 31-August 21 for the Best of the Worst Dust Bunnies in the Nation TYLER, Texas, July 31 -- American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning has selected four of the nation's biggest, baddest collections of dust bunnies -- those unwanted piles of dust, pet hair and other particles lurking in home ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--July 31, 2006--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Encobotics, Inc. of Derby, Kansas to provide 6 axis robots for new plastics routering cell. The cell the company has named the Robo-Router, combines quick change ... Continue reading
WILLOWBROOK, Ill.--July 31, 2006--In an effort to protect its intellectual property in the area of battery management technology, Midtronics, Inc. (Willowbrook, IL, USA) has announced that the company has filed suit against World Energy Labs (San Francisco, CA, USA). The suit claims that a World Energy Labs product vio ... Continue reading
News Release: Utility Sector Leaders Make Firm Commitment to Energy Efficiency
News for Release: Monday, July 31, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Utility Sector Leaders Make Firm Commitment to Energy Efficiency *Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov* *(San Francisco, Calif. - July 31, 2006) More than 80 energy, environmental and other organizations announc ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE TEAM A FINAL ROUND CONTENDER AGAIN IN SONOMA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- August 4 & August 11 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTH CENTRAL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL NIGHT SPRINT CARS, O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS MODIFIEDS, AND TIRE & WHEEL CENTER SUPER STOCKS AU ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter IHRA Northern Nationals Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charles Carpenter Racing IHRA Northern Nationals Preview press release. Please find attached 1 Word document and 1 JPEG image. For those not receiving attachments, the press release is provided below: Charles Carpenter Racing IHRA Torco Racing Fuels Northern Nationals Preview Steady gains, hard ra ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TEAM HEAD TO BRAINERD AFTER A HOT WEEKEND IN SONOMA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO ... Continue reading
Derhaag Motorsports Final Race report =?ISO-8859-1?B?rQ==?=Barber Motorsports Park
Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Derhaag Motorsports Final Race report Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL (July 31, 2006) The Derhaag Motorsports #40 Preformed Line Products Pontiac Riley with drivers Jonathan Cochet ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Recruits National Retail Experts; Waterless Wash and Wax Expands Sales Momentum
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--July 31, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today the company has retained the services of national retail merchandising experts Eric and Kevin Steiner to lead the placement of product into retail stores. Eric and Kevin Steiner are vice presidents of Quadriga MotorSports, a wholl ... Continue reading
PETER SHEPHERD EARNS TOP-FIVE FINISH IN ARCA RE/MAX SERIES DEBUT
PETER SHEPHERD EARNS TOP-FIVE FINISH IN ARCA RE/MAX SERIES DEBUT ST. LOUIS, I.L. (July 28, 2006)- Peter Shepherd made his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut Friday night at Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis, IL. Shepherd did not disappoint, he qualified 15th and went on to finish fourth. Headz Gamez International sponso ... Continue reading
Vandergriff advances to second round in Sonoma
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Date: July 28-30, 2006 Vandergriff advances to second round in Sonoma SONOMA, Calif., (July 30, 2006)- Bob Vandergriff Jr. leaves Sonoma with a smile on his face. Vandergriff was happy to advance to th ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Price Increases for Automotive Exhaust Alloys
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 31 -- AK Steel said today that it will increase transaction prices for all stainless steel automotive exhaust alloys effective with shipments on September 3, 2006. The transaction prices for types 409, 439, 15 Cr-Cb(TM), 18 Cr-Cb(TM) and 429 DS will increase by 30%. Transaction prices for Alumini ... Continue reading
CirTran Receives Payment from Private Investor Ahead of Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY--July 31, 2006--CirTran Corp. (OTCBB: CIRT) announced today that it has received the second installment in a $2 million private investment and stock purchase agreement from a private California firm ahead of schedule. A transfer of $200,000 was received Thursday, July 27, "several days ahead of schedule, ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., July 31 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, and the acquisition of both the Thrifty and Dollar Rent A Car franchise operations in El Paso, Texas. Terms of the transactions, effective August 1, ... Continue reading
NHRA's Force, Daughters Ready for Return to Sonoma, Aug. 4-6
Contacts: Infineon Raceway: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 NHRA: Jerrie Foss 626-278-1956 John Force, Daughters, Highlight NHRA Drag Racing Action in Sonoma, Aug. 4-6 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Legendary NHRA driver John Force and his drag racing daughters will highlight more than 500 drivers who are expected to ... Continue reading
Premier Car Club Provides Exotic Car Ownership Alternative for New England
Ownership costs keep many from purchasing exotic cars. A Premier Car Club membership provides easy access to an array of exotic, luxury, and classic cars for business and personal use. SALEM, N.H., July 31 -- Almost everyone can find something to enjoy about fine automobiles. That is what Keith Wolters, Manager of Prem ... Continue reading
Catalytica Energy Systems to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, August 10th
GILBERT, Ariz.--July 31, 2006--Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. , announced today that it will report second quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 10, 2006. In connection with this announcement, members of the public are invited to listen to the Company's live quarterly conference call on ... Continue reading
Copart Opens Eleventh Facility in Florida
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--July 31, 2006--Copart, Inc. today announced the opening of its Jacksonville East facility, located at 5007 New Kings Road, Jacksonville, Florida. This 20 acre facility is the eleventh in the state of Florida, and brings the total number of storage locations to 122 throughout the United States and Can ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Completes Restructuring
* David Treadwell named President and CEO * Donald Runkle named Chairman of the Board * Corporate Headquarters Moves to Michigan * Board of Directors Announced INKSTER, Mich., July 31 -- EaglePicher Incorporated (EPI) and its U.S. subsidiaries have successfully completed their Chapter 11 restructuring process. On Augus ... Continue reading
eCarfly Board of Directors Schedules Meeting to Discuss 5-1 or 10-1 Forward Split
DALLAS--July 31, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company has tentatively scheduled a meeting for Friday, August 4 to discuss a possible 5-1 or 10-1 forward split. Due to the huge demand for ECFL shares and the small public float, the company will join in a meeting to discuss with their legal ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Second Quarter Results Webcast
WESTWOOD, Mass., July 31 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: LoJack Corp reports second quarter, six months results When: August 7 -- 09:00 EDT Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=35013 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. You may also parti ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: HONEYWELL CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 HONEYWELL CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA POWERADE SERIES RACE AT INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. (July 29, 2006) - Honeywell Consumer Products Group has extended its title sponsorship of an NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series eve ... Continue reading
ProQuest Reports Completion of Audit Committee Investigation
Report Affirms Initial Conclusions Regarding Scope and Nature of Accounting Issues ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 -- ProQuest Company , a publisher of information and education solutions, today reported that its Audit Committee has completed its investigation into the circumstances that led to the need for the previously an ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Dominates San Jose Atlantic Event in Flag-to-Flag Victory
Raphael Matos Dominates San Jose Atlantic Event in Flag-to-Flag Victory Series Rookie Captures First Victory of Promising Season SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31, 2006 - Raphael Matos dominated Sunday's Yokohama Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda San Jose, Calif. event. The young Brazilian, a native ... Continue reading
RR Donnelley Awarded Multi-Year Automobile Club of Southern California Contract Extension
Agreement Includes 100% of Magazine Printing, Premedia, Paper and Logistics Services CHICAGO, July 31 -- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has been awarded a multi-year contract extension to provide 100% of the Automobile Club of Southern California's magazine printing, premedia, paper and logistics services. For more than ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Local Newnan Woman Finalist in World's First Treasure Hunt for Buried Vehicle
Jenny Buckalew of Newnan, Ga. Joins Two U.S. Finalists and Four International Finalists on August 6 at Secret Location for On-the-Ground Race to Uncover Buried Volvo SUV NEWNAN, Ga., July 31 -- Look what the tide's washed in! Volvo Car Corporation today announced that Newnan's Jenny Buckalew is one of seven internation ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 31, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER GARDNER NOW AT 14 EARL's FQs Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. posted his 14th Earl's fast qualifying time of the season during last week's USAC/CRA Sprint Car competition. Last year he had 22 FQs in CRA competition. Drivers earning top Earl's poin ... Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses Bulk of Diamond Triumph's Lawsuit Against Safelite
All But One of Safelite's Counterclaims Move Forward COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- Safelite Group, Inc., a leading provider of property and casualty claims management solutions and auto glass repair and replacement products and services, announces several favorable rulings relating to the summary judgment motions of both ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Second Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Vcall.com
PHILADELPHIA--July 31, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its second quarter earnings conference call live on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at Broadcast Networks' ... Continue reading
Rockstar Energy Drink Backs Rally Champion Tanner Foust at 2006 X Games Rally
For immediate release July 25, 2006 Rockstar Energy Drink Backs Rally Champion Tanner Foust at 2006 X Games Rally Competition Las Vegas, Nevada - July 25, 2006 --Rockstar Energy Drink enters the world's most exciting motorsport with their sponsorship of champion U.S. rally driver, Tanner Foust, at the historic debut of ... Continue reading
SHEPHERD, GLADYSZ LEAD MOPAR RALLY EFFORT AT X GAMES
PRESS RELEASE July 31, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Darren Jacobs J.R. Thompson Company (248) 553-4566 djacobs@jrthompson.com (Photos available upon request) SHEPHERD, GLADYSZ LEAD MOPAR RALLY EFFORT AT X GAMES Center Line, Mich. — Battle-tested Rally veterans Doug Shepherd and Pete Gladysz are ... Continue reading
USAC Northeast Release - SMITH NEW NORTHEAST POINT LEADER HEADING TO CHEMUNG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 31, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-211 SMITH NEW NORTHEAST POINT LEADER HEADING TO CHEMUNG INDIANAPOLIS – Ryan Smith has regained the point lead in USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series competition after his most recent vi ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Asian Brand Dealers Happiest
Washington DC July 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the latest Dealer Attitude Survey conducted by the National Automobile Dealers Association shows dealers of Asian brands are the happiest, reports Automotive News. Asian franchises grabbed the top seven spots, with Lexus topping the list with 96 points on ... Continue reading
Scion Successfully Keeping Owners in Toyota Family
Washington DC July 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more than half of Scion owners trading in their cars for new vehicles stay under the Toyota umbrella, nearly double the rate of any other feeder brand's loyalty to an automaker, reports Automotive News. During the April-June period, 50.3 percent of Scion t ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes F1 Race Recap: Hockenheim
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on July 31st, 2006 At 10:30 AM CST This weekend marked the twelfth race of the season for the McLaren Mercedes F1 team at Hockenheim in Germany. As usual, if you missed the race but have a date planned with your TIVO later, read no further; otherwise, keep reading for the full race recap ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 31 -- Wonder what it'll be like to drive the 2008 Dodge Challenger? Get a sneak peek in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . The Web's automotive authority takes the show-stopping Challenger concept car for a spin then reveals the must-know, inside story of the 200 ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel's Series 60(R) Rates No. 2 on '10 Best Diesel Engines Ever' List
Publication Gives Kudos to Industry-Leading Engine DETROIT, July 31 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation's flagship Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication. The No. 1 ranking went to Rudolph Diesel's ... Continue reading
Team Toyo's Robby Gordon Wins at Las Vegas Terrible's Cup II
LAS VEGAS, July 31 -- Robby Gordon, driving his Red Bull / Toyo Tires(R) Chevy trophy truck, bested the class at Las Vegas Terrible's Cup II, by winning Saturday's Main Event as well as the Heat Race. The off-road racing event was run on a special short course inside the dirt track at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Finalizes Acquisition of AK Specialty Vehicles Inc.
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 31, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of AK Specialty Vehicles, a leader in mobile medical, homeland security command and communications, and broadcast vehicles, from Healthtronics, Inc ... Continue reading
TCI Powerglide Transmission Engineered For Ultimate Duty Drag Race Applications
Below and attached is the latest information and image of TCIR's Pro-X Powerglide Transmission. New TCIR PRO-XT Powerglide Transmissions Engineered For Ultimate Duty Drag Race Applications New extreme performance TCIR PRO-XT Powerglide Transmission has been proven in drag cars running 6.70 seconds at 220+ mph TCIR cont ... Continue reading
Telematics Positions Continental as a Leader in Comprehensive Vehicle Safety
- Continental Automotive Systems establishes a new Telematics Business Unit - Telematics vision and roadmap to grow the business globally and help integrate it into its active-passive safety strategy - Convenience features open up new horizons for modern car driving FRANKFURT am Main, Germany, July 31 -- With the acqui ... Continue reading
Great Opportunities Wait For Automotive Technicians
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor You hear it all the time, "Itâs getting harder and harder to get a vehicle repaired quickly, correctly and inexpensively." Millions of owners around the country echo this complaint while dealerships and independent shops try to accommodate the increasing demands on their ab ... Continue reading
"Million Gallon Giveaway" Promotion to Award Free Gasoline to More Than 200,000 Drivers
HOUSTON--July 31, 2006--Drivers nationwide who stop by their local Shell stations now have a chance to win free gasoline for life through the Shell "Million Gallon Giveaway." Starting today and continuing through October 1, Shell will give away more than $2 million in free fuel and instant-win prizes - including six gr ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Automobile & Motorcycle Stats - June 2006 & First Half of 2006
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NHRA NEWS: SONOMA POST RACE NOTES
NHRA POWERADE SERIES POST RACE NOTES: 19th annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA NATIONALS July 28-30, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. TOP FUEL * Rookie J.R. Todd bookended the storied Western Swing with his second victory of the three-race tour of the western United States. Todd earned his second career win over Tony Schumacher ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Special Interest Sites More Effective To Reach New Car Buyers
Online Advertisers are More Likely to Effectively Reach New-Vehicle Buyers at Travel, Special Interest and Finance Web Sites than Most Automotive Shopping Sites Editors Note: Our ad sales department has been touting this message for the past 10 years, now maybe the auto ad experts will wake up, before thay waste any mo ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control: The Next Great Safety Advance
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing EditorThe seat belt â a simple, inexpensive piece of equipment â has saved huge numbers of lives and limited serious injuries in crashes since they were mandated in all passenger vehicles in the mid-60s. Since 1975, when only about 20% of people used them, seat belts have bee ... Continue reading
NatWest Offers Free Motoring Assistance
LONDON, July 31 -- NatWest (LSE: NWBD) is adding 12 months free breakdown cover to all new car insurance policies purchased before 3 September 2006. The offer, which can be taken by calling NatWest on 0800-051-0468 for motor insurance, is available to new customers and will be provided by roadside rescue and recovery s ... Continue reading
Drive Technology and UCN Roll Out inContact(TM) for Automotive Business Development Centers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31 -- Drive Technology Group and UCN, Inc., a provider of on-demand contact handling software and business telecommunications services delivered over the UCN national VoIP network, announced today a partnership allowing Drive Technology Group to act as a sales agent for UCN's inContact(TM) service ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches the All-New 2007 Versa Marketing Platform 'Autoclaustrophobia'
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 31, 2006--Today, Nissan announces "autoclaustrophobia," a creative marketing platform to launch the all-new 2007 Nissan Versa. The campaign spoofs catchphrases of traditional pharmaceutical advertising, detailing the symptoms of "autoclaustrophobia" -- lack of leg room, headroom and space. The Ve ... Continue reading
Independent Tests Show Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta and Passat are Leaders in Safety
IIHS and NHTSA recognize Volkswagen's innovative active and passive safety equipment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the four-door 2006 Rabbit has been named a "Top Safety Pick-Silver" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the latest in a series of accola ... Continue reading
Car Care Guide Takes Mystery Out of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Motorists Can Order Free Guide Online BETHESDA, Md., July 31 -- A new Car Care Guide for motorists turns technical automotive jargon into easy-to-understand everyday language, taking the mystery out of vehicle maintenance and repair. The free guide, published by the Car Care Council, can be ordered on the council's Web ... Continue reading
G55 AMG Kompressor Receives Power Boost And A Number Of Added Features
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on July 31st, 2006 At 8:40 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. To kick this off this blisteringly hot July morning, Mercedes has released details of what prospective G-Class owners can come to expect from the latest rendition of the G55 AMG K ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Make SIRIUS Satellite Radio Standard or Factory Option on All Models in 2007
SIRIUS to be Offered on Four Models This Fall and Full Vehicle Lineup Next Year NEW YORK, and CYPRESS, Calif., July 31 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the enti ... Continue reading
Focus on Driving Program Teaches Teens Importance of Attentive Driving
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 31, 2006--Drivers face many distractions when they get behind the wheel of a car, such as eating, drinking, applying makeup, adjusting the radio, and using a cell phone. But teen drivers are especially susceptible to the dangers of distracted driving. To help teens in the Detroit metropoli ... Continue reading
eCarfly Caters to Asbury Automotive Group, 5th Largest Dealer Group in the Country
DALLAS--July 31, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ECFL) announced today the company will be hiring and training a sales force to meet requests provided by the Asbury Automotive Group , a $5.5 Billion Corporation. "I'm very excited and inspired by my recent meeting with the Asbury Automotive Group, a company which post ... Continue reading
LDV Holdings Sold to GAZ Group, a Leading Russian Automotive Manufacturer
LONDON, July 31 -- Sun European Partners, LLP ("Sun European Partners"), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., today announced the sale of its affiliate LDV Holdings Limited ("LDV") to GAZ International Limited. Under the deal, LDV, the specialist manufacturer of the multi-award-winning range of Maxus lig ... Continue reading
Powerlock International Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement with National AAMCO Dealers Association
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--July 31, 2006--Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce an agreement with AAMCO National Dealers Association signed early this morning. Mike Ganjei, president of the National Dealers Association for AAMCO Corp. and Powerlock executives agreed to a three-year struc ... Continue reading
Scelzi in weekend trifecta: Sonoma, Visalia, Altamont
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Date: July 28-30, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI IN A WEEKEND TRIFECTA: SONOMA, VISALIA, ALTAMONT ... Continue reading
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Carl Edwards and Henkel Team Up for Busch Series Victory at Gateway
First Win for Missouri Native at His Hometown Track ST. LOUIS, July 30 -- Missouri native Carl Edwards and Henkel celebrated Edwards' win Saturday night at the NASCAR Busch Series Silver Celebration 250 at Gateway International Speedway. Edwards, driving the No. 60 Henkel Ford Fusion, overtook Denny Hamlin with eight l ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing San Jose Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI MATCHES BEST CHAMP CAR CAREER FINISH OF TENTH TODAY IN SAN JOSE SAN JOSE, California (July 30, 2006) â Despite radio issues, losing all electronics on the dash of his steering wheel, ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 29, 2006 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park (Co-Sanctioned by CASA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Billy Wease, 40, Western Speed-16.518; 2. Greg Anderson, 04, McClish-16.598; 3. Nick Green, 114, Geeen-16.656; 4. Brian McClish, 4B, McClish-16.673; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 29, 2006 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-13.037; 2. Laura Poorter, 32, Maier-13.184; 3. Tim Skoglund, 40, Camarillo-13.251; 4. Ian Miille, 3, Sutton-13.308; 5. ... Continue reading
2006 German Grand Prix - Race Report
2006 GERMAN GRAND PRIX HOCKENHEIM 30 JULY RACE The Honda Racing F1 Team's Jenson Button narrowly missed out on a return to the podium today after taking 4th place in this afternoon's German Grand Prix. He drove a committed race to maintain his 4th place starting position, despite running 3rd for much of the middle stin ... Continue reading
Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns
by Michael Collins, FCN Ford has developed three distinct "Bold Moves" marketing campaigns that speak directly to African-American, Hispanic and Asian-American customers. Together, the three audiences comprise more than 80 million people, nearly a fourth of the U.S. population. "Bold Moves focuses on the choices people ... Continue reading
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