NHTSA Investigating Some Ford, General Motors Models
WASHINGTON October 4, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the US Government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, federal auto safety officials said Tuesday. In a separate probe, the government is ... Continue reading
Special from Motley Fool Tuesday October 4, 2005 By Selena Maranjian You know something has changed in America when people are suddenly talking about walking or biking to work and forgoing vacations that require long drives. A newcomer to our country might wonder what's up, but you and I know that it's the price of gas ... Continue reading
Chrysler Akino Concept to be introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show
The unique and artistically sculptured appearance of the Chrysler Akino concept vehicle and its one-box, compact size certainly turns heads. However, after the fifth person settles comfortably into the vehicle, one clearly gets the idea there is more to this concept than meets the eye. "Our job as designers is to push ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation announced yesterday the nationwide launch in Japan of the new Ractis compact passenger car through Toyopet and Toyota Corolla dealers. Meant to allow four adults to experience driving in comfort, not only in the city, but also on the highway, the Ractis was designed with "high-speed, high-capac ... Continue reading
Attached you will find the three news releases distributed by Parrot at CTIA Wireless IT Show in San Francisco last month. Summary: 1. Parrot introduces new install Bluetooth car kit with Color Screen LCD for Photo caller ID 2. Parrot welcomes Ed Valdez, formerly of Sun Microsystems and Motorola, as President/COO of Pa ... Continue reading
Online Auto sales press release!
For Immediate Release Leadpile.com Says 90% of all New Car Purchasers will use the Internet for assistance by 2007. Leadpile says the tremendous market share in online auto sales still up for grabs. PHOENIX, October 4th, 2005 / Leadpile.com's most recent web survey indicates that traffic to automotive websites by shopp ... Continue reading
OUR OCTOBER CHROME WHEEL PROMOTION IS REALLY SCARY See How Easy It Is To Enjoy 25% of Additional Profit ATTENTION ALL HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERS, ONWERS, AS WELL AS PARTS, SERVICE AND INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGERS. IMPRESSIONS POLISHING & PLATING, (formerly Platecorp) in Orange, California, wants to increase nationally, the ... Continue reading
Oct. 4, 2005 - Kansas Speedway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind Race weekend A Oct. 7 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 10:00 a.m. CDT with Jimmie Johnson A Oct. 8 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 10:40 a.m. CDT (Impound) A Oct. 9 - Banquet 400 at 1:10 p.m. CDT (267 laps/400.5 miles) Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Post Notes from Fifth Annual Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: Fifth annual Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Ill. TOP FUEL * POWERade Series points leader Tony Schumacher capped off a weekend sweep with a 4.535-second pass at 328.94 mph in his U.S. Arm ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Overcomes Last Minute Changes, Puts two in Top-20
Hearn Motorsports Overcomes Last Minute Changes, Puts Two in Top-20 BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 4, 2005 - Hearn Motorsports overcame a series of last minute changes leading into the Petit Le Mans-round of the Star Mazda Series North American Championship presented by Goodyear to put its two entries into the top-20 of the stro ... Continue reading
ML-Class Earns Five Stars In Crash Test Rating
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 04, 2005 at 8:27 AM CST If you're thinking about buying a new ML-Class but are worried about safety, we have some good news for you. In a recent crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Administration, the 2006 ML- Class earned five stars (out of a possible five st ... Continue reading
B-Class And A-Class Spotted In America
Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 04, 2005 at 10:27 AM CST Yesterday, we received an email from one of our readers saying he had spotted both the B-Class and A-Class models in America. The cars were being unloaded from a Martinair cargo plane into an enclosed car carrier at the Denver International Airport, al ... Continue reading
The ownership and staff of The Auto Channel wish all of our Jewish viewers around the world a peaceful, sweet and healthy new year. May we all be inscribed into the Book of Life. ... Continue reading
September 2005 US Auto Sales Wrap-up - Once Again Ford and GM Down Rivals Up
DETROIT Monday October 3, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. on Monday posted big declines in U.S. vehicle sales in September as employee pricing discount programs lost their allure and sales of traditional SUVs plunged on higher gasoline prices. By contrast, ... Continue reading
WHO: * California Senator Tom Torlakson, Chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee * Larry Orcutt, Acting Deputy Director for Maintenance and Operations, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) * Steve Heminger, Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission * Representatives from ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Story, Agate from Day 1 qualifying at Fifth annual Ameriquest Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NHRA Media Relations, Michael Padian, 626-278-0312 SCHUMACHER LEADS THE WAY IN TOP FUEL QUALIFYING AT AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE NHRA NATIONALS Cruz Pedregon sets pace in Funny Car, Greg Anderson posts best run in Pro Stock JOLIET, Ill. -- POWERade Series points leader Tony Schumacher capped off ... Continue reading
Sika Corporation Industry Division Announces Price Increases
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Encountering continued and well documented cost pressures, the Industry Division of Sika Corporation has announced that selling prices for some of the division's products will be boosted by up to 12%. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030826/DETU010LOGO ) "The petroleum ba ... Continue reading
Coughlin keeps spot in quickest field ever (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Oct 1, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Saturday Qualifying Summary Coughlin keeps spot in quickest field ever Jeg Coughlin successfully held onto his spot in the quickest Pro Sto ... Continue reading
USAC ANNOUNCES USAC FORD FOCUS MID-ATLANTIC REGION WILL BEGIN COMPETITION IN 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-305 Indianapolis, IN. . . . .Officials of the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series have authorized the formation of the newest Ford Focus Series Region, The USAC Ford Focus Mid-Atlantic Region, will begin United States Auto Club sanctioned competitio ... Continue reading
IRISHMEN LAWLESS, GILLESPIE VICTORIOUS IN INTERNATIONAL RALLY NEW YORK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: THOMAS BARKER, Press Officer, (203) 229-0718 05-300 Tom Lawless and Jason Gillespie, two Irishmen from New York State (Yonkers and Queens, New York City respectively), were the clear winners in this past weekend’s International Rally New York. After two days of compe ... Continue reading
Honda Acquires All Shares in BARH Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 4, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that Honda has agreed to purchase all shares in BARH Ltd. Honda currently owns 45% of the equity in BARH Ltd., and will complete the purchase of the remaining shares by the end of 2005. From the 2006 season, Honda will therefore particip ... Continue reading
SHENANDOAH TWIN 25'S UP NEXT FOR CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS REGULARS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-304 INDIANAPOLIS – A pair of 25-lappers Saturday at Shenandoah (Va.) Speedway could decide this season’s USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series championship. The series continues for the first time since Sept. 10 at th ... Continue reading
Nissan's Chad Hord Dominates CORR Pro-Lite Class in Year-End Nissan Off-Road Nationals Shootout
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Just one week after narrowly missing the 2005 Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Drivers' Championship, Nissan NISMO Frontier driver Chad Hord received a great consolation prize -- the biggest payout of his racing career -- by winning both Pro-Lite Class races at the Nissan Off-Road ... Continue reading
MICHNOWICZ TRIUMPHS AS BARBER TAKES DIRT TITLE; CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS SERIES RESUMES SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-302 MICHNOWICZ TRIUMPHS AS BARBER TAKES DIRT TITLE; CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS SERIES RESUMES SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – With one title under his belt, Californian Chase Barber will now focus his attention squarely on another as the Californ ... Continue reading
SBORO WRAPS UP NORTHEAST FOCUS TITLE; ANDERSEN LANDS ANOTHER SEEKONK VICTORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-303 SBORO WRAPS UP NORTHEAST FOCUS TITLE; ANDERSEN LANDS ANOTHER SEEKONK VICTORY INDIANAPOLIS – Michael Sboro of Watertown, N.Y. on Sunday wrapped up the season-long chase for the inaugural USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series cha ... Continue reading
MIDWEST FOCUS SERIES ENDS SEASON SUNDAY AT ANDERSON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-301 MIDWEST FOCUS SERIES ENDS SEASON SUNDAY AT ANDERSON INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series gears up for the final race of the 2005 season with this weekend’s two-day show at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, ... Continue reading
Klein Appointed Vice President / General Manager Accuride Aluminum Wheels
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Oct. 3, 2005--Accuride Corporation recently announced that it has appointed Richard (Rick) Klein to Vice President / General Manager Accuride Aluminum Wheels. Accuride has aluminum wheel manufacturing plants located in Erie, Pa., and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Since early 2004, Klein has served as Accuride ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing Dominates at the Nissan Nationals
For Immediate Release October 4, 2005 Belvidere, IL “Domination” Bests Describes Taylor Racing at the Nissan Nationals After a lackluster performance at the final two rounds of the 2005 Lucas Oil CORR Pro-2 (Round 13-TG/Round 14 - 3rd place), Scott Taylor and the #1 Skyjacker Suspension BFGoodrich Tires For ... Continue reading
September 2005 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard
October 3, 2005; Ther AP reported the September 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 20 automakers. The table compares sales in September 2005 with sales in September 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, miniv ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Circle Track Report
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES CIRCLE TRACK REPORT Action from Talladega and Knoxville Moorpark, Calif. - (October 3, 2005) The NASCAR Nextel Cup Series roared into ... Continue reading
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Had a few people who said these were not received. If so, here they are again. --------------------------- USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 1-2, 2005 Seekonk, Massachusetts Seekonk Speedway “D.Anthony Venditti Classic” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps Held Oct. 1) 1. Dana Messier (#4 Messier), ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Kansas Speedway Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Banquet 400- Kansas Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Testing: Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team spent two days at Kansas Speedway last week in preparation for the 2 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Expects Temporary Impact from Hurricane Rita
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said it has implemented temporary reductions in production at its North American tire facilities due to disruptions in the supply of certain raw materials resulting from the impact of Hurricane Rita in Texas and Louisiana. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Graham, Tompkins, Hearn and Gardner featured in separate Open Wheel Today interviews
Graham, Tompkins, Hearn and Gardner featured in separate Open Wheel Today interviews For Immediate Release Contact: Shawn T. Wood crash@thedirttrackchannel.com October 3, 2005 Selinsgrove, PA- Four brand new installments of Open Wheel Today are now available on demand on The Dirt Track Channel www.thedirttrackchannel.c ... Continue reading
NHRA Media Planner -- October 2005
Good afternoon members of the media. Follow the link below to access the NHRA Media Planner for the month of October. http://media.nhra.com/calendar.pdf To access the latest NHRA press releases, statistics, satellite feed information and driver photos, please visit the NHRA Media Web site: http://media.nhra.com <http:/ ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES NHRA REPORT Ringers Racers Sweep Chicago Moorpark, Calif. - (October 3, 2005) Ringers Gloves racers not only swept qualifying at the ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced today that CEO Steve Schneider is holding meetings in Rio de Janeiro with officials from OBVIO! Automotoveiculos S.P.E. Ltda. for a new Brazilian urban car. OBVIO! is arranging meetings for ZAP Chief Executive Officer Steve Schneider with i ... Continue reading
Fred Adcock, Executive Vice President of Subaru of America, Inc to speak at Motor Press Guild
Executive Vice President of Subaru of America, Inc, Fred Adcock will speak on the proliferation of All-Wheel Drive in the United States and Subaru leadership in the market. When: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005; Social 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon 12 noon Where: The Proud Bird Restaurant; 11022 Aviation Blvd. (near LAX); Tel: 310-670-30 ... Continue reading
Mike Clark Named to Marketing Post at Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Grand Prix Association of Long Beach CEO Jim Michaelian announced today that Michael S. Clark has been named Director of Marketing, as it ramps up for the April 7-9, 2006 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Clark joins the GPALB from Original Productions of Burbank, where he was Vice Pres ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005-- United States Based ZAP Secures $425 Million Line to Be Used for the Purchase of the Brazilian Made Obvio! Car as Well as Smart and Other Energy Efficient Automobiles Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced that the company has secured a $425 million revolving line of credit. Th ... Continue reading
Subaru Supports Fall Car Care Month
-- Nationwide focus on vehicle maintenance and repair begins in October -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its support of Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, the government and the media to focus motorists' attention on the need to maintain and repa ... Continue reading
LaserCraft Reveals Extent of Regional Automated Enforcement Contract in Howard County, MD
NORCROSS, GA., Oct. 3 -- Norcross, GA based LaserCraft, Inc., a leading provider of handheld and automated traffic enforcement systems, announced today the extent of their automated red light camera enforcement program operating out of the Howard County Regional Automated Enforcement Center (RAEC) in Columbia, MD. The ... Continue reading
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