2008 Geneva Motor Show: General Motors Live World Premieres Webcast Today - WATCH IT HERE
Watch the entire WEBCAST right here on The Auto Channel</h4> GENEVA - March 4, 2008: The world and European premiere of several General Motors vehicles will take place today on the first of two Media Days at the Geneva Motor Show. GM will again broadcast the entire press conference live on the Internet, and it can be w ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Unveils the 8C Competizione Spider - GREAT VIDEO
Alfa Romeo unveiled the 8C Competizione Spider at the Geneva Motor Show. The sports car is equipped with the new 4.7 litre 8 cylinder delivering a top power of 450bhp at 7,000rpm, with a peak torque of 480Nm at 4750rpm and a maximum engine speed of 7,500rpm. This engine has been mated to a self-shifting 6-speed gearshi ... Continue reading
Appro to Support Renault's Drive for Performance in Formula 1 Racing MILPITAS, Calif., March 4 -- Appro (http://www.appro.com/), a leading provider of high-performance enterprise computing systems, today announced that it has been awarded a contract for a 38TF Appro Xtreme-X(TM) Supercomputer for the ING Renault F1 Tea ... Continue reading
Hyundai unveils new concept car HED-5 "i-mode"
Hyundai is proud to introduce a new concept car which hints at a future MPV production model and showcases advanced technologies. The HED-5, named 'i-mode' is a six-seater people carrier that incorporates high-tech materials, an advanced seating concept and state of the art communication technology in a completely new ... Continue reading
Renault's first 4x4 crossover, Koleos, makes world debut in Geneva
Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Koleos, Renault's first 4x4 crossover, is ideal for escaping the everyday routine, comfortable, easy to drive and boasts genuine off-road ability. It has been designed to be versatile too, offering the same reassuring drive when motoring in and around town, on open roads ... Continue reading
PREVIEW: CASEY MEARS (NO. 5 KELLOGG'S/CARQUEST CHEVROLET)
MEARS AT ATLANTA: Casey Mears will make his 11th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. Mears posted his career-best finish -- 12th -- at the track on Oct. 28. NO. 5 CHEVY AT ATLANTA: When under the direction of crew chief Alan Gustafson, the No. ... Continue reading
ARBY'S COLORS FOR KENSETH IN ATLANTA NATIONWIDE RACE
Arbyâs returns as primary sponsor of Matt Kensethâs No. 17 Ford Fusion in the Nationwide Series this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Arbyâs adorned the No. 17 Ford Fusion in the Nationwide Series 13 times in 2007 with Kenseth accumulating one win, two poles and eight top-five finishes. âI love dr ... Continue reading
Acxiom Finds Non-Luxury Hybrid Vehicles Attracting Luxury Consumers
DETROIT--Luxury consumers donât typically purchase a non-luxury vehicle - unless itâs a hybrid version of that vehicle, an Acxiom® Corporation study said today. But just because those consumers are taking a âstep downâ from their normal luxury category doesnât mean they expect anything less ... Continue reading
Matt Kenseth will make his 17th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend in the Kobalt Tools 500 For the record⦠In his previous starts at AMS, Kenseth has achieved six top-five and nine top-10 finishes. He has completed 93.3% (or 4784 of 5127) of all laps attempted. Kenseth has four t ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray NSCS Advance - Atlanta
FAST FACTS: ⢠Jamie McMurray has 11 career Cup starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In 11 starts, McMurray averages a 19.5 finishing position, and has three top-10 finishes at 1.5-mile track. ⢠McMurrayâs first Nationwide win came at Atlanta Motor Speedway, just two weeks after McMurray scored his first Cup ... Continue reading
Kevin Harvick, No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS Atlanta Preview
This Weekâs Race Car at Atlanta Motor Speedway ⦠Kevin Harvick will pilot Chassis No. 238 from the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) stable. Built new for the 2008 season, this is the same Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS that Harvick drove to an eighth-place finish two weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway of South ... Continue reading
No. 7 Valvoline Dodge Atlanta Preview
Robby Gordon will race the No. 7 Dodge with Valvoline sponsorship this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. A hard crash resulting from a cut tire left Gordon with a 42nd place finish Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gordonâs appeal of a 100-point penalty, $100,000 fine and six race crew chief suspension NASCAR a ... Continue reading
Top-10 Finish Foiled by Late Race Bump at Las Vegas, CJM Racing Finishes 18th
As the saying goes, âwhat happens in Vegas, stays in Vegasâ and the CJM Racing team hopes that theory applies to the bad luck the team suffered at the conclusion of the Samâs Town 300. Running in the ninth position with just five laps to go, Keller checked up for an on-track accident when he was hit from ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: All-new Ford Fiesta Twins Make Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO
You've seen the new three-door Fiesta, get ready to see its stylish five-door twin as the wraps come off today at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Phillip McGilton's Atlanta Pre-race
This weekâs race truck for Atlanta Motor Speedway is Chassis No. 22-42. This is the same truck the No. 22 team ran in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Seriesâ most recent outing at California Speedway. Phillip McGilton drove that truck to his first top-10 finish in NASCAR competition. ... Continue reading
Johnny Benson's Atlanta Pre-race
This weekâs race truck for the Atlanta Motor Speedway is Chassis No. 23-73. This is the same truck that the No. 23 TCUV team ran in numerous races last year, including the spring and fall events at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Double Dutyâ¦No only will Johnny Benson race his Toyota Tundra Friday night, but he will ... Continue reading
Mike Skinner's Atlanta Pre-race
This weekâs race truck for Atlanta Motor Speedway is Chassis No. 5-70. This truck has yet to see racing action this year; however the No. 5 Tundra team did test this truck at Atlanta earlier this year. Last Yearâs Winner⦠Mike Skinner sat on the pole and won last yearâs American Commercial Lines 200 ... Continue reading
FAST CHALLENGE AHEAD FOR AMBROSE IN ATLANTA
Marcos Ambrose will be looking to convert his solid car speed into a strong result in the Nicorette 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia this weekend. Atlanta is the sort of track that the drivers like to âsink their teeth intoâ, with a fast layout and a surface that produces sufficient grip for ... Continue reading
A DECADE OF VOICES: TOM MILNER
PTG owner Tom Milner (right) has an American Le Mans Series championship to his credit and returns to GT2 with a Panoz Esperante GTLM in 2008. "I'm probably one of the oldest original IMSA members that are still running in the Series," Tom Milner boasts. "That was in 1969, and our first race was in Pocono, Pa. Not many ... Continue reading
SKINNER WILL REPLACE ALLMENDINGER AT ATLANTA
Red Bull Racing Team has confirmed that veteran NASCAR driver Mike Skinner will temporarily replace AJ Allmendinger in the No. 84 Red Bull Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series effective this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Skinner, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, currently races full-time in the No. 5 Toy ... Continue reading
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT
On March 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Rusty Wallace Racing. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway. The infractions con ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES
EDWARDS CASHES IN NASCAR SPRINT CUP LAS VEGAS VICTORY Former Kentucky Speedway NASCAR Craftsman Truck and Nationwide Series race winner Carl Edwards earned used his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory to take the top spot in the series standings yesterday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Roush Fenway Ra ... Continue reading
KANAAN TOPS FIRST HALF-DAY OF OPEN TEST AT SEBRING
Andretti Green Racing drivers swept the top three spots during the first half day of an Open Test at Sebring International Raceway. Nine IndyCar Series drivers tested during the afternoon and will receive a full day of testing on March 4. Nine other drivers will test the afternoon of March 5 and all day on March 6. Ton ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Daily Notes
After a stellar performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. finds himself back in the coveted top-12 in championship points. The news only gets better for Earnhardt Jr. as the circuit travels to what he calls one of his favorite tracks, Atlanta Motor Speedway, for the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500. After his ... Continue reading
SPRINT NAMES STEVE GAFFNEY TO LEAD NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES INTEGRATED MARKETING TEAM
Media Contact: Becky Cox, Sprint 704-634-5899 rebecca.cox@sprint.com Sprint Names STEVE GAFFNEY to Lead NASCAR SPRINT Cup SeriesTM Integrated marketing team HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - March 4, 2008 - Sprint today announced the expanded role of Steve Gaffney as marketing director for all aspects of the company's NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
WILMINGTON, Del.--HyPower Fuel Inc. (HFI) (Pinksheets: HYPF) is pleased to provide an update on its innovative, hydrogen division which has products for the transportation industry. Mr. Douglas Bender, President of HyPower Fuel, stated that âin the past few months we have had the pleasure of being inundated with c ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the new Toyota iQ - Sophisticated new urban car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
Toyota has given the production design of the new iQ its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. First presented as the Concept Car iQ at the Frankfurt motor show last year, the new model will go into production late in 2008. ... Continue reading
GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON CANCELLED FOR 2008
The Grand Prix of Houston announced today that the 2008 event, originally scheduled for April 25-27 at Reliant Park, has been cancelled. Grand Prix officials made the determination that after the unexpected unification of the Champ Car World Series and Indy Racing League and the resulting exclusion of Houston from the ... Continue reading
Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser - Aspirational small SUV revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Toyota has given its new Urban Cruiser small SUV its European debut at the Geneva motor show, the latest addition to its distinguished 4x4 vehicle heritage. ... Continue reading
2nd CTI Symposium Focuses on Clean Transmission Technology
DETROIT--Global competition, high gas prices and more stringent emissions regulations are increasing the pressure on the international automobile development sector. As Tobias Hagenmeyer, President of the transmission manufacturer Getrag Corporate Group, puts it: âWe must collaborate to develop new engines and tra ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Next Generation Torque Management Technology Featured in Kia Mohave
ITM(R) Transfer Case Provides Increased Torque Capacity in a Smaller, Cost- Effective Package AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- BorgWarner introduces the second application of its next generation torque management technology as optional equipment on the new 2008 Kia Mohave, recently launched in Korea. BorgWarner's new te ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Innovative technology for a new level of refinement
Stuttgart, Mar 04, 2008; Under the motto "The Culture of Driving", Mercedes-Benz is presenting attractive new products in five model series at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. These range from the new generation of the iconic SL Roadster, which celebrates its world premiere in Geneva, right up to the new, particularly econo ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Toyota/Scion Dealership in Roswell, Georgia
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it has acquired Toyota of Roswell (Georgia), which generates approximately $100 million in annual revenues from its Toyota and Scion franchises. The dealership will be re-bra ... Continue reading
Fortune Ranks Johnson Controls #1 For Third Consecutive Year
MILWAUKEE, March 4 -- Johnson Controls has earned Fortune Magazine's top ranking on its list of America's Most Admired Companies. This is the third consecutive year Johnson Controls has received the award. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) Johnson Controls was measured on several criteria ... Continue reading
Honda Becomes Official Vehicle of PGA National Resort & Spa
Home of the Honda Classic to feature Honda automobiles year-round TORRANCE, Calif., March 4 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and PGA National Resort & Spa have entered into a three-year agreement naming Honda as the official vehicle of PGA National Resort & Spa, the companies announced today. Building upon a relation ... Continue reading
RBM of Atlanta-North Mercedes-Benz Selects MyDealerLot for RFID Service Drive Concierge Pilot
ROSWELL, Ga.--MyDealerLot, provider of the only web-based subscription RFID/Real Time Location Tracking System (RTLS) application for retail automotive dealerships, auctions, and yard management, in partnership with Electronic Inventory Solutions announces that they have been selected by RBM of Atlanta-North to pilot M ... Continue reading
Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout New Jersey
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout New Jersey Date: 3/4/2008 8:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo. A. Borras RENNtech 1369 N KIllian DR. Lake Park, FL 33403 561.845.7888 561.845.6777 fax http://www.renntechmercedes.com Lake Park, FL - 04MAR2008 - RENNTECH Announces 2nd Gen. Digital Lowering Module. RENNTECH, the Florida-based tuning house best known for high- horsepower Mercedes-Be ... Continue reading
Pininfarina Unveils Sintesi Concept Car Featuring Nuvera's Quadrivium Drive at Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA, March 4 -- Pininfarina unveiled its innovative concept car, the Sintesi, featuring Nuvera's Quadrivium(TM) drive, at the Geneva Motor Show today in Geneva, Switzerland. The Sintesi is powered by Nuvera's Quadrivium drive, which incorporates world-leading hydrogen generation technology with state-of-the-art fuel ... Continue reading
GENEVA--Hitachi, Ltd. (TOKYO:6501) announced today that it has received an order for lithium-ion battery systems from General Motors Corporation (GM). Hitachiâs lithium-ion battery systems will be installed annually in more than 100,000 hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV), which is scheduled to launch in North America ... Continue reading
Dacia reveals Sandero, its new compact hatchback
After the introduction of Logan, Logan MCV, Logan Van and Logan Pick-up, Dacia continues to broaden its range with the release of a generously-dimensioned, five-door hatchback: Sandero. ... Continue reading
Enterprise Designates Sioux Falls Rental Location as Official 'VE85(TM)/FlexFuel Branch' SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 4 -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car and VeraSun Energy Corp. , one of the nation's largest ethanol producers, today announced the first "VE85(TM)/FlexFuel" rental branch location in South Dakota. The Sioux Falls loc ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Bentley Motors Unveils Environmental Strategy
Geneva/Crewe, 4 March 2008; Bentley Motors today unveiled a far-reaching environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and dramatically improve fuel economy. Bentley will become the first manufacturer in its segment and one of the first in the world to deliver renewable-fuel vehicles throughout its range, along with s ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Delivers First Order of Automotive Appearance Products
STAMFORD, Conn.--Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GETG), a manufacturer and marketer of environmentally friendly consumer products, today announced it has delivered its first shipment of automotive appearance products to one of its first customers, Steel City Products, a full service automotive aftermarket ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: GM Europe Head Cautious on Market Outlook
GENEVA Marh 4, 2008; Marcel Michelson writing for Reuters reported that the president of General Motors Europe believes the overall European market could show no growth at all this year but the picture varied greatly between countries, he said on Tuesday. "Germany is recovering, Spain and Britain are down but Russia is ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Next-Generation GM Hybrid System Announced
GENEVA, March 4 -- - High-Volume System Will Debut in North America in 2010, and Then Expand Globally - Hitachi to Supply New Lithium-Ion Battery - Cost-Effective Technology to Improve Fuel Economy by up to 20 Percent As another key element in its overall global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumpti ... Continue reading
Jaguar XKR-S - The Ultimate XK unveiled at the Geneva Show
The Jaguar XKR-S: a lightweight sports coupe that takes the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level. As the fastest production XK to date, it delivers a combination of high speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar. ... Continue reading
World's First Car Keying Resistant and Self Cleaning Automobile
Big things happen in a very small world BRIGHTON, Mich., March 4 -- Imagine for a moment, a world where pilots can safely bypass the deicing pad prior to a winter flight, an automobile that is car key resistant and requires 60% less cleaning, an ocean liner hull that repels marine growth, or a car wheel that prevents t ... Continue reading
A123Systems Announces Patent Issuance for Nanophosphate - Lithium Ion Battery Technology
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, developer and producer of Nanophosphate⢠lithium ion batteries, today announced that U.S. patent 7,338,734 entitled âConductive Lithium Storage Electrodeâ has been granted, adding to one of the industryâs most comprehensive high-power lithium ion patent portfolios. Thi ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show - VW Shows 83 MPG Golf TDI Diesel Hybrid (Hooray!) Concept (Boo!)
Geneva March 3, 2008; The challenge: to create a viable, highly-efficient family vehicle capable of emitting less than 90 g/km of CO2. The Volkswagen engineersâ solution, unveiled on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, combines an advanced diesel engine with an electric motor and the very latest generation of seven- ... Continue reading
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans - Outstanding torque for the top class
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin announces partnership with Magna Steyr
Aston Martin has today announced a partnership with automotive specialists Magna Steyr which will see the company’s four-door Rapide built at a dedicated facility in Graz in Austria. ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it delivers clearly improved performance and dynamics. In parallel, its innovative design takes the classic lines unique to the Lamborghini ... Continue reading
New-Car Shoppers Say Gas Prices Affecting Consumer Spending
Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Shows Car Shoppers' Spending Down IRVINE, Calif., March 4 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research study (http://www.kbb.com/), elevating gas prices have in-market new-car shoppers considering vehicles they would have otherwise ignored. The February 2008 results ... Continue reading
Geneva 04-Mar-2008; General Motorsâ focus at Geneva encompasses pro-environmental propulsion technologies with the presentation of the GM HydroGen4, the World Premiere of the Saab 9-X BioHybrid and the European debut of 9-4X BioPower Concept. The highlight of Chevrolet Europe is the World Premiere of the new three ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: GM HydroGen4 boasts the latest fuel cell technology
Important milestone on the road toward zero-emissions mobility Geneva. At major motor shows like Frankfurt, Paris or Geneva, General Motors traditionally presents the future of individual mobility on a dedicated stand. The focus of the GM Forum at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 is on the GM HydroGen4, incorpo-rating the fo ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Kia Soul concepts and eco_cee'd duo star
Three Kia Soul concepts unveiled by the Kia Motors Corporation at the 78th Salon de l'Automobiles today (Tuesday), reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand. Also on display in Switzerland are two eco_cee'd concept cars, the mind-changing Kia pro_cee'd and upgraded Kia Picanto small car. ... Continue reading
New Research Shows Car Crash Deaths Increase Starting At Age 12
Researchers share 5 key tips for parents to protect children from unsafe driving situations PHILADELPHIA, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Child passengers, ages 12 to 16, are more likely to die in a car crash than younger children, according to a study released today in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medic ... Continue reading
Continental Launches Production of Lithium-Ion Battery
The Powertrain division supplies complete battery and other hybrid components for Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID HANOVER and REGENSBURG, Germany, March 3 -- The international automotive supplier Continental will launch first-time volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of t ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation , one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, announced today that the Company will present at Citigroup Investment Research’s 21st Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York on March 4 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of five outstanding young researchers to receive the 2008 Sloan Industry Studies Fellowships. These Fellows are each engaged in ground-breaking investigational work that is increasing the knowledge of comple ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces Primary Philanthropic Initiatives for 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 3, 2008 -- AmeriCredit Corp. today announced selection of its primary philanthropic initiatives, or "Signature Events," for 2008: the March of Dimes, Salvation Army and United Way. AmeriCredit's Canadian team members will support the Salvation Army, United Way, and the Heart and Stroke Foundati ... Continue reading
Arbella Introduces Innovative Ways to Save on Auto Insurance
QUINCY, Mass., March 3 -- With the state's new "Managed Competition" plan now in place and auto insurance premiums approved by regulators, Arbella Insurance Group, the Commonwealth's third largest auto insurer, unveiled an innovative plan to help drivers save money on their auto insurance premiums. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
ARI Announces Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call
MILWAUKEE--ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions that connect equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers, announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss results for its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008, ended January 31, 2008. The conference call ... Continue reading
By-car.co.uk provides important information for 6 Nations rugby fans
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR writeit:- This release is available at: http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=7937 By-car.co.uk provides important information for 6 Nations rugby fans 3 March 2008, London: With the excitement of the current 6 Nations Rugby championship many people are keen to ... Continue reading
Cheaper car service equipment: All Volkswagen/Audi/Seat/Skoda VAG K+CAN commander FULL: 300EUR
Dear potential customer, garage / service owner: Please visit www.worldiagnostic.com for information about products you will possibly need for your work. If you don't find this information useful, please just delete this message. More examples: Tacho Universal 2007 (version October): 1020 EUR VAG-COM 704 (HEX-CAN USB): ... Continue reading
Chicago-Area Resident Wins $10,000 in Free Shell Gasoline
HOUSTON, March 3 -- Cindy Sykora of Palos Heights, IL, a suburb of Chicago, won $10,000 in free Shell gasoline from Shell Oil Products US (Shell) in a sweepstakes at the recent Chicago Auto Show. Shell held the event as part of its sponsorship of the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, where the company also supported the black ti ... Continue reading
Columbus and IVECO Move to Next Stage Trials
LAS VEGAS, March 3 -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. ("Columbus") (CGSE.PK) announced today that global commercial vehicle manufacturer, IVECO, has chosen to proceed to advanced trials with the Ranger navigation system. This follows the announcement on January 18, 2008, that initial tests were underway. IVECO m ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires AG Watson Auto Salvage & Motors Spares (Scotland) Limited in the United Kingdom
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. through its subsidiary in the United Kingdom (UK) today announced that it has purchased the assets and business of AG Watson Auto Salvage & Motors Spares (Scotland) Limited. AG Watson operates two salvage locations in Scotland and two salvage locations in northern England. With the closi ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in February, while the overall economy grew for the 76th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., chair of the Institute ... Continue reading
FISHER/UNITECH Reclaims Position as Top Stratasys Reseller in North America in 2007
TROY, Mich.--FISHER/UNITECH, a leading engineering technologies firm serving the Midwest, today announced its achievement of number one Dimension reseller status in North America for new machines sold in 2007. The Dimension 3D Printer represents a breakthrough in large format rapid prototyping technology, with office-f ... Continue reading
Freescale Ships a Record 300 Million S12/S12X Microcontrollers to the Automotive Industry
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor, the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive industry, has achieved a major milestone in the automotive microcontroller (MCU) market. The company has shipped more than 300 million 16-bit S12 and S12X automotive MCUs to date. Freescale attained this unit shipment miles ... Continue reading
GMAC Sweepstakes Winner Receives Her Chevy Malibu
Ball State University senior claims GMAC Right Stuff Bowl Challenge prize MUNCIE, Ind., March 3 -- The winner of the 2008 GMAC Bowl Right Stuff Challenge took possession of a new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu following her winning performance at the 2008 GMAC Bowl in January. Ball State University senior Amy Duncan accepted th ... Continue reading
Infor Announces New Version of Infor PLM
INFOR ANNOUNCES NEW VERSION OF INFOR PLM Enhancements Deliver Enterprise-wide Collaboration and Operational Visibility ATLANTA - March 3, 2008 - Infor today unveiled the latest version of Infor PLM 8, its comprehensive product lifecycle management (PLM) software specifically designed for discrete manufacturing industri ... Continue reading
Inteva Products, LLC Launches With More Than 90 Years of Tradition and Expertise
Inteva, formerly Delphi Interiors and Closures, provides customers with innovative interior and closure solutions TROY, Mich., March 3 -- Today marks the launch of Inteva Products, LLC, formerly Delphi Interiors and Closures. Inteva is an engineering, manufacturing and supply powerhouse serving customers around the wor ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives 'SAM Gold Class' Recognition for Sustainability
MILWAUKEE, March 3 -- Johnson Controls, a U.S.-Fortune 67 company that creates smart environments for vehicles, homes and workplaces, has been recognized as one of the world's leading companies for sustainability by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Joseph Saoud Named to Head Cummins Filtration
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today that Joseph Saoud, Managing Director, Middle East Distribution, has been named Vice President and President of Cummins Filtration. Saoud will assume his new role on April 1. “The Filtration Business is a major part of our strategy to meet the growing market for emissions c ... Continue reading
Kiekert Heralds New Development and Production Hub in China
HEILIGENHAUS, Germany and CHANGSHU, China, March 3 -- Kiekert, leading supplier of latch systems for the automotive industry is building its first factory in China. Kiekert has chosen the city of Changshu, in the vicinity of Shanghai, as its first own development and production center. Thus, our international group is ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 3 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2008 financial results and related matters on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070503/CLTH111-A ) To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic call ... Continue reading
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NOW FITS IN YOUR POCKET
Contact: Crystal Emerick, Sprint 704-361-5230 crystal.emerick@sprint.com NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES(tm) NOW FITS IN YOUR POCKET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Information Available in Free Wireless Application HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - March 3, 2008 - Sprint , title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(tm), today announced the a ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--A new Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST study finds that half of respondents express an interest in purchasing blind spot detection technology for their next new vehicle -- ranking it tenth among 66 unique technologies measured in the 2008 AutoTECHCAST study. Three in ten (29%) adults that evaluated lane ... Continue reading
News Release (HQ): EPA Tool Helps Communities Tap into Energy Savings
News for Release: Monday, March 3, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Tool Helps Communities Tap into Energy Savings* Contact: Shakeba Carter-Jenkins, (202) 564-4355 / carter-jenkins.shakeba@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 3, 2008) America's drinking water and wastewater facilities can now save ener ... Continue reading
Penton’s Truck Blue Book Launches New Web Site
NEW YORK--Penton Media’s The Truck Blue Book®, a leading commercial truck valuation guide, today announced the launch of its new Web site, www.truckbluebook.com, which provides comprehensive online information for determining values for light, medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Truckbluebook.com gives users ac ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-16 PERRIS UP NEXT FOR USAC/CRA SPRINTS; MILLER, JONES GRAB "LAS VEGAS DIRT CLASSIC" FEATURES Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. continues to lead the USAC/CRA Sprint Car standings after second and third-place finishes in the "Las Vegas Dirt Classic" Thursday and ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports February Sales up for Canada
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars Canada, importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in Canada, today announced February sales of 126 units sold in Canada, representing a 21% increase over the same period last year when sales were 104. Continuing to perform impressively was Porsche's new-generation Cayenne wi ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTC BB: RGUS, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: RGJ) and Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: RRE.V, OTC BB: REGRF) are pleased to announce the completion of the RadMax® Pump performance testing at its alpha test site. Robert Grisar, Vice President of Engineering for the R ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Analyse the 16 Top Companies for Car Racks in Europe in This Recent Report
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c84644) has announced the addition of Market Tracking: Car Racks in Europe 2007 to their offering. The annual Market Tracking: Car Racks in Europe Report offers: - Development of the total market and forecasts for each of the regions and p ... Continue reading
RetireSafe Declares Its Support of 'Right to Repair' Legislation
Passage of 'Right to Repair' Important to Older Americans BETHESDA, Md., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- RetireSafe, an advocacy organization promoting solutions for older Americans, has declared its support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) and strongly urges Congress to pass the legislatio ... Continue reading
Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Idaho
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Idaho Date: 3/3/2008 1:12:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If ... Continue reading
Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Inland Northwest
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Enhances Network, Expands Coverage Throughout Inland Northwest Date: 3/3/2008 1:18:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout Massachusetts
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout Massachusetts Date: 3/3/2008 8:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3 -- STEN Corporation , a Minneapolis-based diversified business, announced today that based upon results through February 2008, revenue for the second quarter ending March 31, 2008 is expected to exceed $4.2 million, more than double the $2.1 million in revenue in the Company generated in the first ... Continue reading
Timken Expands Lubrication Line with New Delivery Devices
CANTON, Ohio--Building on its extensive line of industrial lubricants, The Timken Company today announced the addition of several quality lubricant-delivery products, including grease guns, pumps and kits. The new products will be introduced in the United States this month, and in Canada during the second quarter of 20 ... Continue reading
Transit Directions Provider PublicRoutes.com Launches in Wisconsin
Successful international Web site launches in America's Dairyland, offering online directions for residents and tourists in Madison and Milwaukee NEW YORK, March 3 -- PublicRoutes.com, the first international Web resource for public transportation and driving directions, today announced the launch of a complete resourc ... Continue reading
VINtek Announces Growth in 2007
PHILADELPHIA--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services for banks, credit unions and other automotive finance lenders, announced record customer growth of 80 percent in 2007. Other highlights from VINtek’s accomplishments in 2007 include the following: Opened a second facility in Las Vegas to su ... Continue reading
Virgin Atlantic Selects Rolls-Royce Engines to Power Its 787 Fleet in a Deal Worth $2.6BN
- Trent 1000 engines have been selected - New environmental partnership with Rolls Royce to focus on lower fuel burn SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., March 3 -- Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, today announced it has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power its Boeing 787-9 fleet of aircraft ... Continue reading
White River Capital, Inc. Announces Results for 2007
INDIANAPOLIS--White River Capital, Inc. (AMEX: RVR) (“White River”) today announced net income for the fourth quarter 2007 was $1.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to fourth quarter 2006 net income of $43.4 million, or $11.11 per diluted share. The results for the fourth quarter of 2007 are due to the ... Continue reading
AAA Helps Cubs Fans Do the Extraordinary
AURORA, Ill., March 3 -- AAA Chicago will help Cubs devotees carry the spirit of Wrigley Field to Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida for a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- and they'll be able to do more than watch a ball game from ivy-clad bleachers. From Dec. 10-14, 2008, AAA will host an exclusive vacation ... Continue reading
AAA Names Kathleen Marvaso Vice President of Public Affairs
HEATHROW, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA -- the nation's largest organization for motorists and other travelers -- today announced the appointment of Kathleen F. Marvaso to the position of vice president of AAA Public Affairs. http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Assets/Images/ExecutiveStaff/Marvaso.Hi.Res. jpg (Lo ... Continue reading
Detroit FTZ 2007 Annual Report
DETROIT, March 3 -- The value of goods leaving Greater Detroit Foreign Trade Zone, Inc. (GDFTZ) zones in 2007 was the second highest in 10 years. Goods valued at $12.0 billion were shipped from Detroit-area FTZs in 2007, slightly lower than last year's $12.5 billion. In 1997, the last year domestic automakers used the ... Continue reading
Farnbacher Loles Racing - ALMS
Farnbacher Loles Racing will carry its championship form to the American Le Mans Series this season, combining forces with champion drivers Dirk Werner and Marc Basseng. Farnbacher Loles and Werner won the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series GT team and driver titles in 2007. Basseng adds a European championship. They hop ... Continue reading
Grand Prix of Houston Cancelled for 2008
For Immediate Release Grand Prix of Houston Cancelled for 2008 HOUSTON, March 3, 2008 - The Grand Prix of Houston announced today that the 2008 event, originally scheduled for April 25-27 at Reliant Park, has been cancelled. Grand Prix officials made the determination that after the unexpected unification of the Champ ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., March 3 -- Noble International, Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Noble common stock to be paid March 31, 2008 to stockholders of record on March 13, 2008. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier of automot ... Continue reading
Probe is Awarded the Quest Certified Supplier Program from Adams Rite Aerospace
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (OTC:PMFI), an Electronics Manufacturing company, announced today that the Company was awarded the Quest Certified Supplier Program from Adams Rite Aerospace. The Quest CSP recognizes Probe’s dedication to quality as a preferred supplier and allows for a dock-to-stock pr ... Continue reading
RSC Equipment Rental Stacks the Deck at CONEXPO 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--RSC Equipment Rental invites show attendees to join them in Las Vegas for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 where RSC will showcase its people, services and equipment while highlighting innovative programs that set RSC apart from the competition. Take your chance at playing a hand of “Texas Hold ‘Em” and en ... Continue reading
Sprint Continues to Support Education with Launch of New National Grant Program
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Continues to Support Education with Launch of New National Grant Program Date: 3/3/2008 3:00:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Hi-Resolution Image for Print media use: http://www.FastDates.com/BikeShow2008/2008CalBikeShowPRphoto.jpg http://www.FastDates.com/BikeShow2007/BikeShow2007Coverage/CB07.62DynoR un.JPG Photo captions: . The 2008 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend is hosted by Calendar Kitten and Playboy model Tiffany Toth, featured he ... Continue reading
Suntron Corporation Awarded Contract from Celco for PCBA(s) Related to Plasma Televisions
PHOENIX--Suntron Corporation, a leading provider of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions with six (6) North American Facilities, announced today an agreement to manufacture complex Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA(s)) with Celco California Inc. (www.celco.jp), a leading provider of television PCBAs to th ... Continue reading
Toyoda Gosei North American Group to Open Plant in Mississippi
Company to invest $19 million and bring 120 jobs to Batesville, Mississippi TROY, Mich., March 3 -- Toyoda Gosei North American Group announced its plan to establish a new automotive parts manufacturing plant, located in Batesville, Mississippi. The plant is being established to develop interior and exterior plastic au ... Continue reading
Whelen Engineering Prepares for SPEED GT Championship Bid in 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whelen Engineering Prepares for SPEED GT Championship Bid in 2008 OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (March 3, 2008) - After winning 40 percent of the SPEED GT races in 2007, Eric Curran and Sonny Whelen are preparing for even greater success in 2008. Whelen Engineering has announced their return to the SCCA Pro ... Continue reading
Renault Megane Coupe Concept: an extreme expression of character and dynamism
Renault has chosen the Geneva Motor Show to take the wraps off its Mégane Coupé Concept show car which foreshadows a compact production coupe to be released at a later date. Like New Laguna, it points to an evolution towards more fluid, sportier styling from Renault. ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Saab Reveals Hybrid Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
GENEVA - March 4, 2008: Last night in one of two pre-show introductions, Saab introduced its new hybrid concept. ... Continue reading
Rick Wagoner, GM chairman and chief executive officer, announced that the GM board of directors approved the following appointments, effective immediately, at its meeting today: Frederick (Fritz) A. Henderson, 49, vice chairman and chief financial officer, is elected president and chief operating officer. Ray Young, 46 ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for February It's a Car Buyer's Market
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,435 per vehicle sold in February 2008, up $22, or 0.9 percent, from January 2008, and up $188, or 8.4 percent, from February 2007. "In recent m ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Kia SOUL concepts and eco_cee'd duo star
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia SOUL concepts and eco_cee'd duo star in Geneva - Three SOUL concept cars reveal the 'fun' side of Kia - 'eco-friendly' technologies destined ... Continue reading
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