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First Annual Propane Fuel Summit - Don't Miss This Important Trade Event

First Annual Propane Fuel Summit - Don't Miss This Important Trade Event

Cheaper and Cleaner Than Gasoline High Octane Power Than Gasoline Abundant Supply Domestically Produced Readily Accessible Enviable History of Performance Get a Thorough Understanding of this Exceptional Fuel DETROIT - October 4, 2008: Why is propane the most widely used alternative fuel in the world? Come to the First ... Continue reading

Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris - page 2

Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris - page 2

<ul> <li><small><b>SEE ALSO:</b><a href="http://ev-motoring.com"> EV-Motoring.Com</a></small></li> <li><small><b>SEE ALSO:</b><a href="/news/2008/08/03/095252.html"> Plug-in 2008 Exclusive Coverage</a></small></li> <li><small><b>SEE ALSO:</b><a href="/news/2008/03/26/081988.html"> Plug-in Buyers Guide</a></small></li> ... Continue reading

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Before product placement was a big deal in Hollywood a ’68 Ford Mustang costarred with Steve McQueen and some bad guys with a Dodge Charger in a classic 1969 cop movie set in San Francisco called Bullitt. The real-life McQueen, an accomplished racer and car guy, ove ... Continue reading

NO NEW GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLES IN THE U.S. BY 2014...How It Can Be Done! Pt. 1: PROPANE - VIDEO ENHANCED

NO NEW GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLES IN THE U.S. BY 2014...How It Can Be Done! Pt. 1: PROPANE - VIDEO ENHANCED

Propane, an Available, Plentiful, Affordable Solution to the Gasoline Crisis – EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW Part 1 of a series that examines how the U.S. can rid itself of gasoline dependency. For an overview of this investigation CLICK HERE. By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher June 22, 2008 A couple ... Continue reading

Louisville Concours d'Elegance at Historic Churchill Downs - "Horses and Horsepower" October 5, 2008

Louisville Concours d'Elegance at Historic Churchill Downs - "Horses and Horsepower" October 5, 2008

Louisville KY October 4, 2008; Sunday October 5 will be the first time Louisville has hosted a true Concours d'Elegance, with 230 cars scheduled to show from collectors across the country. Nearly 23 states will be represented including at least 10 Louisville car collectors. This two-day event is the major fundraiser of ... Continue reading

Miss TW Steel Competition to Debut at Zandvoort

Miss TW Steel Competition to Debut at Zandvoort

Zandvoort, Holland October 04, 2008 – TW Steel, the ‘Official Timing and Watch Partner’ of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport begins its season long search to find ‘Miss TW Steel’ this weekend as Round 1 of the 2008-09 A1GP season kicks off at Circuit Park Zandvoort, Holland on Sunday 5th October ... Continue reading

Netherlands Break Lap Record as a New Era of A1GP Begins

Netherlands Break Lap Record as a New Era of A1GP Begins

The Netherlands, Oct. 4, 2008 – A1 Team Netherlands set the pace in free practice for A1GP Zandvoort, the Netherlands today. Driver Jeroen Bleekemolen smashed the lap record in his new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car with a time of 1m 25.387s, as the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09 season got underway. Neel Jani, ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Media Statement Regarding Congress' Support of the Economic Stabilization Act

Chrysler LLC Media Statement Regarding Congress' Support of the Economic Stabilization Act

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- The following is a statement regarding Congress' support of the Economic Stabilization Act attributed to Robert Nardelli, Chairman and CEO: We congratulate Congressman Joe Knollenberg of Michigan for his leadership and courage in voting for the Economic Stabilization Act and convincing ot ... Continue reading

GMAC Global Relocation Services to Host Webinar on Doing Business in Arab Nations

GMAC Global Relocation Services to Host Webinar on Doing Business in Arab Nations

Oct. 7 Presentation Will Address Important Nuances of Arab Nations' Cultures OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 3 -- GMAC Global Relocation Services (http://www.gmacglobalrelocation.com/) will offer a complimentary "Webinar" presentation exploring aspects of doing business and living in the Arab Nations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES EXTENDS INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION CONTRACT WITH MOTORSTV IN EUROPE

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES EXTENDS INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION CONTRACT WITH MOTORSTV IN EUROPE

The American Le Mans Series and MotorsTV announced a two-year television contract extension Friday at Road Atlanta. The American Le Mans Series announced today that it has extended its international television contract with MotorsTV, ensuring that the Series maintains a premium position on Europe's leading motorsports ... Continue reading

Milwaukee Mile Added to iRacing Simulation Service

Milwaukee Mile Added to iRacing Simulation Service

BEDFORD, MA. October 2, 2008 – iRacing.com today announced the addition of the Milwaukee Mile to its online motorsport simulation and internet racing service. The legendary low-banked oval is now available to iRacing members for testing purposes and will be a prominent feature for the competition side of the servi ... Continue reading

Drive for Diversity Program to Host Twenty-Six Candidates at the 2008 Combine

Drive for Diversity Program to Host Twenty-Six Candidates at the 2008 Combine

Drivers Chasing Their Dreams to Earn a Ride in NASCAR in 2009 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3 -- Twenty-six drivers from different forms of racing all over North America will showcase their skills in front of NASCAR team owners and executives at the sixth annual Drive for Diversity Testing & Evaluation Combine presented by Sun ... Continue reading

Leggett & Platt Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

Leggett & Platt Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 3 -- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated , a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Friday, October 17, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). This call will be webcast by ... Continue reading

IVOX Announces Strategic Alliance with ISO to Jointly Develop Innovative Products for Driver Safety

IVOX Announces Strategic Alliance with ISO to Jointly Develop Innovative Products for Driver Safety

ATLANTA--IVOX®, the expert in predictive driver risk management, today announced a strategic alliance with Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO), a leading source of information about risk, data, analytics and decision-support services. This alliance will help IVOX further its mission of assessing and managing risk ... Continue reading

Atlanta Based AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Organizational Changes

Atlanta Based AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Organizational Changes

ATLANTA--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM), announced that it has made several organizational changes effective October 3, 2008. Joseph J. Skruck, 44, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Skruck has been responsible for the Company’s insurance company and rela ... Continue reading

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