U.S. March 2008 Auto Sales-Imported Marques
Auto sales in March were record setting, but not the sort of record that dealers and carmakers were hoping to see. Sales were down to 1,356,868, 12 percent below March 2007. First-quarter sales fell by eight percent, to 3,577,293. And itâs not just domestic brands feeling the pinch of what the media has labeled an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of 1999-2005 Model Year Passats
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4, 2008 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999 through 2005 for inspection and repairs, if required. Some Passat vehicles with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to da ... Continue reading
CarMax Earns Two Workplace Excellence Awards
Company Honored as a Gallup Great Workplace and Makes the Companies That Care Honor Roll RICHMOND, Va., April 4, 2008 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has received recognition for workplace excellence from two respected organizations, the Gallup Organization and the Center for Companies Tha ... Continue reading
Tata Consultancy Services Wins New Multi-Year Deal With Chrysler LLC
MUMBAI, India, April 4, 2008 -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), , a leading global IT services and business solutions firm, today announced that it has signed a new multi-year contract with Chrysler LLC to provide a comprehensive portfolio of IT services. The scope of this contract integrates the contract TCS announce ... Continue reading
Road America and New Jersey Motorsports Park Announced for Revised MX-5 Cup Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Road America and New Jersey Motorsports Park Announced for Revised MX-5 Cup Schedule TOPEKA, Kan. (April 4, 2008) - The revised 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup schedule is now complete with the additions of Road America and New Jersey Motorsports Park. Following the consolidation of th ... Continue reading
Ralph Seagraves 2008 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee
TALLADEGA, Ala. â Ralph Seagraves liked to refer to himself as being âjust a little olâ cigarette salesman from Winston-Salem.â In reality, he was much, much more than that. A longtime employee with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Seagraves was at the forefront of the effort in the early 1970s to combine ... Continue reading
Lionax & Semefab Collaborate to Develop Next Generation Digital Pressure Sensor for TPMS
PARIS, April 4, 2008 -- . and Semefab Ltd. (Scotland) announce a collaboration to develop a next-generation digital pressure sensor for tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Semefab and Lionax have collaboratively reviewed a product design and defined a MEMS process for production at Semefab, Glenrothes, Scotland. Th ... Continue reading
Final SSP Pre-Season Open Practice on Saturday
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One Week Until SSP's Season Opener; One More Open Practice Sessions Remains Until the Return of Stock Car Saturday Night Newberrytown, PA (April 4, 2008) - With the season opener for Stock Car Saturday Night only week away at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, the ... Continue reading
Auto Europe Introduces Chauffeur Driven Services in China
PORTLAND, Maine, April 4, 2008 -- Auto Europe has expanded their Chauffeur Drive services in Europe to now include China. Services are available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Qingdao, Sanya, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Chengdu. Clients can choose from several car models including the VW Passat, GM GL8 ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair' Grows
Reps. Filner and Welch Become Co-Sponsors of H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) gained two more co-sponsors in recent days. The new legislators supporting Right to Repair are Reps. Bob Filner (D-CA) and Peter Welch (D-VT). "We want ... Continue reading
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_ANSWERS.travel_ (http://www.answers.travel/1) - Tired of searching multiple travel sites each time you travel? Now search the top 20 travel sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotels.com and more at the same time with 1 click! Have a travel related question? We got answers! Ask us any travel related question and ... Continue reading
Michelin - AN ENTRY FOR THE 2009 LE MANS 24 HOURS FOR THE WINNER
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Harley-Davidson Employees in Wisconsin Approve New Labor Agreements
MILWAUKEE, April 4, 2008 -- All three unions representing Harley-Davidson employees in Wisconsin voted today to ratify new collective bargaining agreements with the Company. The new four-year agreements, which cover approximately 2,210 employees, became effective retroactive to April 1. The Company has individual labor ... Continue reading
MotoGP STAR EDWARDS TO OFFER PRE-RACE INSIGHT IN TORNADO WARNING
American MotoGP star Colin Edwards will provide a unique, entertaining preview of upcoming 2008 events through âTornado Warning,â an exclusive new feature at the official Web site for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The feature will appear at www.redbullindianapolisgp.com on t ... Continue reading
H&H TO AUCTION JOEY DUNLOP AND BARRY SHEENE EX-WORKS RACING MOTORCYCLES
With some seven World Championships between them, Ulsterman Joey Dunlop and Londoner Barry Sheene are remembered as two of the greatest riders ever to have sat astride a motorcycle. Divided by temperament but united by talent, each was a legendary figure within the sport and retains a legion of fans to this day. Dating ... Continue reading
Epic Title Race Heads to Shanghai
Shanghai, China - As the thrilling third season of A1GP draws to a close, the title battle is wide open and the competition is tighter than ever, with eight teams still mathematically in contention for the honours, as the World Cup of Motorsport returns to China for the penultimate round in Shanghai next weekend (11-13 ... Continue reading
AMBROSE TO START 24TH IN TEXAS AFTER BUSY WEEK
After a busy week Marcos Ambrose will enjoy a day off tomorrow before starting the OâReilly 300 from 24th position at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas after a rain-effected day at the venue today. NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying at the fast 1.5-mile oval was rained out on Thursday, with the field for ... Continue reading
A1GP LOOKS TO MIDDLE EAST FOR FUTURE GROWTH
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will return to the Middle East with the series seeking to hold a race in the region within the next three years revealed series CEO, Pete da Silva when addressing delegates at the inaugural Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East held at the Bahrain International Circuit this week. Da Silva ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Details 2007 Performance and Executive Compensation in Annual Report and Proxy
DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2008 -- Ford Motor Company today reiterated the significant progress it is making on its plan to transform and position the company to grow profitably around the world with the release of its 2007 Annual Report and notice of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement. The Annu ... Continue reading
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee Celebrates Grand Opening of New Automotive Electronics Plant
Governor, Local Officials Help Lead Celebration MARYVILLE, Tenn., April 4, 2008 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen today helped celebrate the grand opening of a fourth manufacturing plant at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN), Japan-based DENSO Corporation's facility in Maryville, Tenn. Production has already begun ... Continue reading
PLS Logistics is Poised for Growth
ROCHESTER, Pa., April 4, 2008 -- Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, a leading provider of technology-based third-party logistics solutions, is launching an aggressive initiative aimed at growing the company into a billion dollar transportation logistics entity. The cornerstone of the initiative is to extend the array of cus ... Continue reading
Blue Sun Biodiesel Raises Capital: Closes $3 Million Unsecured Term Loan
GOLDEN, Colo., April 4, 2008 -- Blue Sun Biodiesel recently closed on an unsecured $3 million dollar loan. The loan was made by a private individual. Blue Sun is also in the process of finalizing a separate credit instrument to support continued infrastructure development. "With the failed M-Wave merger and its attenda ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds and General Motors Settle IDMS Dispute
Current GM IDMS customers able to remain on Reynolds DMS without disruption DAYTON, Ohio, April 4, 2008 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it has reached agreement with General Motors to settle the dispute surrounding GM IDMS. As part of the agreement, both companies will drop their respective la ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Exercises Option to Purchase Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2005-SN1
DETROIT, April 4, 2008 -- GMAC Financial Services today announced that it will exercise its option to purchase the remainder of Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust (CARAT) 2005-SN1 on April 15, 2008. This will result in a termination of all of the outstanding CARAT 2005-SN1 Class B-1, B-2, and C asset backed notes. Th ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Cost of Owning and Operating a New Vehicle is Now 54.1 Cents Per Mile
AAA releases 2008 edition of "Your Driving Costs" ORLANDO, Fla., April 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA's 2008 edition of "Your Driving Costs" shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
CHARITY EVENT: NHRA Drivers Set Dream House Fund Raiser
NHRA Racers United to Help Dream House For Medically Fragile Children Dream House for Medically Fragile Children will be the benefactor of a special fund-raising event featuring National Hot Rod Association race car drivers and true American heroes on Saturday, April 27, at Chateau Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton ... Continue reading
Chinese Automakers are Riding on the Wave of Globalization
BEIJING, April 4, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Z. H. Studio recently released its report on how Chinese automakers are riding the wave of globalization. According to the report, while most of the giant carmakers are racing to China to cash in on the world's most revved-up auto market, some Chinese car companies are not ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN HEAVY RAINS FORCE ELDORA POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 10 Heavy overnight Thursday rains inundated an already saturated surface and in the interest of safety and concern for the race teams, officials at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH have reached a decision to postpone Sa ... Continue reading
More than 1,100 viewing parties across the country will take place during ABC's hit television show 'Oprah's Big Give' to enable consumers to make a difference in their communities DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2008 -- Ford Motor Company is organizing more than 1,100 viewing parties across the nation to gather for "The Big ... Continue reading
ISCARS DASH TOURING SERIES PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION
For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR ISCARS DASH TOURING SERIES PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 4, 2008) - The ISCARS DASH Touring Series, the only sport compact stock car series, has always defied conventional thinking. And now, they have once again stepped into a new ... Continue reading
NASCAR SPRINT FANVIEWT NOW FEATURES "NASCAR HOTPASS ON DIRECTV" FOR FANS IN THE STANDS
NASCAR SPRINT FANVIEW(tm) NOW FEATURES "NASCAR HOTPASS ON DIRECTV" FOR FANS IN THE STANDS Sprint, NASCAR and DIRECTV Make Premium Satellite TV Service Available on Next-Generation Scanner April 6 HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - April 2, 2008 - Sprint , NASCAR and DIRECTV today announced that the NASCAR HOTPASS broadcast package w ... Continue reading
New Citroen C2 - Strong styling and smooth driveability
The C2 hatchback stands apart for its original styling and functions that combine appeal and performance. Today, Citroën is giving new emphasis and muscle to the thoroughbred lines of the C2, which has sold in more than 480,000 units across Europe since its launch in 2003. ... Continue reading
The Powertrain Division of Continental, the international automotive supplier, is expanding still further its production of diesel injection pumps in Trutnov in the Czech Republic. Investment is planned to exceed 18 million euros. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone opens revolutionary tyre plant in Hungary
On April 3rd 2008 Bridgestone officially opened its new fully-automated production facility at Tatabánya, Hungary. The €190 million complex is the first in Europe to feature Bridgestone's fully-automated tyre manufacturing process. Production of high-performance and large-rim sized radial tyres for passenger car ... Continue reading
Smart car aces US crash test despite door opening
FRANKFURT, April 4, 2008; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that Daimler AG's new Smart minicar got top marks for handling side crashes in a U.S. government crash test, even though the driver's door opened during the simulation, the U.S. agency said. The German automaker put the two-door Smart ForTwo model o ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Reports Year End 2007 Results
ATLANTA, April 3, 2008 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company with 49 testing stores in Atlanta, Houston, Salt Lake City and St. Louis today announced its results for the year ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, t ... Continue reading
BarkBuckleUP Pet Travel Safety Program
Volvo WINS Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice in America SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2008 -- Safety is for everyone. "While most people understand that buckling up saves lives, little thought is given to our pets," states Christina Selter, BarkBuckleUP Founder. "In fact less then 2 percent of American pet parents actually utilize a pe ... Continue reading
Foul Weather Postpones ARCA Test At Kansas For Sheltra Motorsports
Foul Weather Postpones ARCA Test At Kansas For Sheltra Motorsports “Teams To Try Again Friday�?? KANSAS CITY, Kansas (April 3, 2008) - - A steady stream of rain washed away an open ARCA RE/MAX Series test session at Kansas Speedway on Thursday. ARCA and track officials have elected to reschedule the second o ... Continue reading
Free Webinar: LNG as a Transportation Fuel
To view this email as a web page, please follow this link: <http://www.icebase.com/r.pl?3xPpNFtPzaHJUAgB_cc1b988199e5070d> Live Webinar A Primer: LNG as a Transportation Fuel Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time (1:30 p.m. Eastern Time) Sign up today for this free webinar, sponsored by Alternative Fuel Vehic ... Continue reading
OnStar Navigates Deal with Mapquest - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - April 4, 2008: General Motor's OnStar division has signed a deal with online company MapQuest. The new service, OnStar eNav, will enable subscribers to have directions sent from their computer to specially-equipped vehicles. Once the directions have been sent to the user's car, they can then be accessed via v ... Continue reading
The first serially manufactured Skoda Superb rolls off the production line in Kvasiny
The Skoda Superb has its origin in the hundred-year old history of the car manufacturer. The first vehicle bearing this name was produced during the years 1934 to 1949. Skoda Auto has been manufacturing the modern Superb since 2001. ... Continue reading
Drew Agrees to Acquire Manufacturer of RV Furniture and Related Products
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 3, 2008 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. ("LCI"), has agreed in principle to acquire the assets and business of Goshen, Indiana-based Seating Technology, Inc. and its affiliated companies ("Seattech"). It is expected that ... Continue reading
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