Big 6 August 2007 U.S. Auto Sales
DETROIT September 4, 2007; Poornima Gupta and Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales in August fell 0.6 percent from a year earlier, according to sales data released on Tuesday by the auto manufacturers. The following are highlights from sales data released by the largest car makers in the U. ... Continue reading
BLACKWOOD, N.J., Sept. 4 -- Airtrax, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AITX) , a developer of patented Omni-Directional Technology with military and commercial applications, announced today that it has sold and shipped four SIDEWINDER(TM) ATX-3000 lift trucks to its new distributor, Airtrax Ireland of Waterford, Ireland. This tran ... Continue reading
Analog Devices Blackfin and SHARC Processors Define Luxury Entertainment Experience for Audi
NORWOOD, Mass.--Redefining luxury driving through a broad array of signal processing technologies, Analog Devices Inc. announced today that its Blackfin® and SHARC® processors will provide the highest quality in-cabin entertainment systems to drivers of the new Audi A5 Coupé. With the new vehicle, Audi has moved to ... Continue reading
Atmel's Unique System IC for Automotive DC Motors Boosts Integration Level
Industry's Only Device Integrating Voltage Regulator, Window Watchdog, and LIN Transceiver in One Package HEILBRONN, Germany, Sept. 4 -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the availability of its new ATA6823 H-bridge driver IC designed using Atmel's state-of-the-art 0.8-um BCD-on-SOI technology (SMARTIS(TM)). The ATA ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Present at CL King Best Ideas Conference
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 4 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Gary L. Paxton, President and CEO, will speak on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the CL King Best Ideas Conference to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18-19, 2007, at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel (52nd and Madison) in New York ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Interstate Battery System of America’s (Interstate Batteries) brand has emerged as the market leading battery in Frost & Sullivan’s independent research – 2007 United States (U.S.) Automotive Technicians’ Choice: Evaluation of Automotive Replacement Parts. Based on this research, Frost & Sull ... Continue reading
National Vehicle Certification Program Now Offered with Lifetime Service Contract
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- National Automotive Experts has formed partnerships with National Vehicle Certification Program Group, Virtual Motors, Automobile Resource Group, National Warranty Administration Network, Onsite Analysis, and Midas International, Inc., to offer independent and franchised dealers the abili ... Continue reading
WOODSTOCK, ON, Sept. 4 -- The Ontario Government is investing $8.7 million in new jobs and leading-edge ideas at Toyota Boshoku Canada's auto parts plant, announced Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello. "We're working hard with Ontario manufacturers to create more jobs and greater opportunities f ... Continue reading
Analysis of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Europe
FARMINGTON, Conn.--The Infoshop (http://www.the-infoshop.com/ee/55118) has announced the addition of Frost and Sullivan’s product Strategic Analysis of European Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles to its online catalog. This Research Study gives a detailed analysis of European Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles. M ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Reminder Regarding Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report second quarter fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and CEO of Ca ... Continue reading
Chronic Car Audio, Inc. Expands Their Chandler, Arizona Location
MESA, Ariz., Sept. 4 -- Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, announces that they have completed the expansion of their Chandler, Arizona location. "We have doubled both the showroom area and the service bay area to better serve our customers," stated Bill the Store Manager. The Chandler store i ... Continue reading
TORONTO, Canada--Destinator Technologies Inc., a leading navigation software company, today announces the appointment of John Varghese and Minyi Tang as non-executive board directors following new multi-million dollar investment in the company. John Varghese is Chairman of VentureLink LP., the Toronto-based venture cap ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Names Tim Trenary Chief Financial Officer
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:DRRAQ), today announced that C. Timothy Trenary, 51, will join the company as vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 16, 2007. He succeeds David L. Harbert, a Tatum LLP Partner, who has served as DURA's interim chief financial o ... Continue reading
INKSTER, Mich., Sept. 4 -- EaglePicher Corporation (EaglePicher) today announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction to sell EaglePicher Boron, LLC (EP Boron) to Ceradyne, Inc. . EP Boron, located in Quapaw, Oklahoma, has produced enriched boron isotopes and products containing other stable isoto ... Continue reading
Ford Puts Chesterbrook Excel in the Sharp AQUOS 500
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Ford Customer Service Division has put Chesterbrook Excel on the hood of the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for the upcoming Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway. As part of Ford's national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, business owner Harry Chang of Chesterbrook Excel was chosen as the fi ... Continue reading
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GMAC Financial Services Exercises Option to Purchase Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2004-1
DETROIT, Sept. 4 -- GMAC Financial Services today announced that it will exercise its option to purchase the remainder of the Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust (CARAT) 2004-1 on Sep. 17, 2007. This will result in a termination of all of the outstanding CARAT 2004-1 class A-4 2.64 percent asset backed notes and CARAT ... Continue reading
Light Vehicle Transmission Forecasts
FARMINGTON, Conn.--The Infoshop (http://www.the-infoshop.com/ee/55167) has announced the addition of Automotive World’s product Light vehicle transmissions: technologies and trends to 2015 to its online catalog. This report examines existing and emerging transmissions technology and the market and legislative influen ... Continue reading
MADD Florida Names New State Council Members
TAMPA, Fla.--Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Florida has recently released the names of their new State Operating Council. “I’m exceptionally pleased that MADD Florida has been successful in attracting a number of highly experienced, qualified and successful professionals to assist our mission to Stop Drunk Dr ... Continue reading
Mixed Bag Results for Future Stars Academy at Kentucky Nationals
Mixed Bag for Future Stars Drivers at Kentucky Speedway SPARTA, KENTUCKY – Members of the Future Stars in Racing Academy had an up and down weekend at the Bandolero and Young Lions Legends Car Nationals last weekend. Kyle Benjamin wheeled his No. 71 Wrangler Jeans Bandolero Bandits car to the class championship, on t ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- 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 September 28, 2007 to stockholders of record on September 14, 2007. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier ... Continue reading
Ohio High School Athletic Association and Nationwide Team up for Teen Safety
'Buckle Up' Campaign Addresses Number One Killer Of Teens COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- In time for the kickoff of high school football in Ohio, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and Nationwide Mutual Insurance have teamed up to promote smart teen driving through the Buckle-Up for a Successful Season campa ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance - The Evolution of Auto Insurance
CHINO, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Auto insurance dates back over one hundred years to the invention of the automobile itself. In 1927, Massachusetts was the first state to establish laws making it mandatory for drivers to maintain auto insurance on all vehicles. Today, most of the United States have adopted those laws and have ... Continue reading
Payless Car Sales Adds myAutoloan.com to Online Presence
We would appreciate your publishing this Press Release. Thank you. Payless Car Sales Adds myAutoloan.com to Online Presence St. Petersburg, FL - September 4, 2007 Payless Car Sales, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with myAutoloan.com to provide a white-labeled, web-based auto finance center f ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release September 4, 2007 Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Keynote Speakers Announced for Las Vegas Biofuels Forum september 20th event to focus on biodiesel and ethanol for fleets Las Vegas, NV - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces keynote speakers for the Biofue ... Continue reading
Tenneco to Webcast Presentation at Credit Suisse 2007 Global Automotive Conference
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 4 -- Tenneco will participate in the Credit Suisse 2007 Global Automotive Conference to be held in New York, on Thursday, September 6, 2007. Tenneco's Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Gregg Sherrill, will present at 8:25 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051028/CGF002L ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67378) has announced the addition of Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Group in the U.S. And Its Foreign Trade (1997-2009) to their offering. This industry report includes 150 pages of the latest market research information. In additio ... Continue reading
Visteon Progresses Restructuring Through Sale of Indian Powertrain Business
CHENNAI, India, Sept. 4, 2007 -- Visteon Corporation announces that it has completed the sale of Visteon Powertrain Control Systems India (VPCSI) in Chennai to Adyar River Ltd. This transaction is another restructuring action the company has achieved to improve its business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August 2007 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. âVolkswagen of America, Inc. today announced August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent over August 2006 unit sales of 23,420. On a year-to-date basis, Volkswagen brand vehicle sales are down 3.6 percent through August.The decline represents the rapid sell down ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports 2007 Strong August Sales
August sales for the Group (BMW and MINI) increase 19.3 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 4 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong August sales of 30,639 vehicles, an increase of 19.3 percent over the 25,673 vehicles sold in August 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales ... Continue reading
GM Reports 388,168 August 2007 Deliveries
DETROIT September 4, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 388,168 vehicles in August, up more than 5 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales, a strong performance that resulted in an anticipated highest-of-the-year market share of nearly 26 percent. Brisk sales of full-size pickups and crossover SUVs le ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Back to Back Record Sales Months
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Like recent temperatures, sales continue to be hot for Kia Motors America (KMA) this summer, which today announced record August sales of 26,874 units for back-to-back months of record sales and a 7-percent increase over the same period last year. KMA remains on track toward another annual sa ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Double Digit Sales Increase for August 2007
- MAZDA3 and CX-7 Pave the Way to 11.0 Percent Increase - IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best August since 2003 with U.S. sales of 24,762 units, accounting for an 11.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 203,298 are up 7.6 percen ... Continue reading
Suzuki Records 2007, Second Best August Sales in Company History
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced record-setting automobile sales of 8,916 units during the month of August, the second best August sales volume in the companyâs U.S. history. The sales volume was up six percent compared to the year-earlier period, and year-to-date sales stand one per ... Continue reading
Acura Announces August 2007 Sales Results
MDX Posts Record August Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and continued demand for the RDX turbocharged SUV lead Acura to August sales of 16,436 units, down 10.0 percent versus last August. Acura year-to-date sales reached 122,357 units. Acura light trucks posted record August sales ... Continue reading
American Honda Sets New All-time Record in August 2007
Honda Division, CR-V, Odyssey and Fit each set new all-time records TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted all-time record monthly sales of 158,342 Honda and Acura vehicles in August, up 4.7 percent while breaking the previous record of 156,173 set in August 2005, the company announced toda ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces August 2007 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 4 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - August sales for Ni ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports August 2007 Sales
-- Subaru Tribeca sales up 33% -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 16,573 total units. Sales of the redesigned 2008 Subaru Tribeca were up 33 percent from the same month last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "We are pleased to s ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for August 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 9,125 units for August, representing a 14 percent decrease from the same period last year. Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,032 units -- down 15.5 perc ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Overall August 2007 U.S. Sales Down 6 Percent, but Retail Up
- Chrysler brand car sales rise 25 percent year-over-year led by Sebring Sedan and Convertible - Jeep(R) brand sales down 1 percent versus August 2006 while Wrangler and Compass sales increase 58 and 76 percent respectively - Dodge brand car sales up 13 percent from the same period last year - Dealer inventory down 11 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 2007 Best August Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 4 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,980 new vehicles, an increase of 1.8 percent over August 2006. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 157,806 units, ahead of last year's 157,128. With significant increases in both the M-Class (up 32.4 p ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports 2007 Best August Ever
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best August ever with sales of 45,087 vehicles, an increase of one percent over August 2006. Vehicle sales were led by the all-new Santa Fe with sales of 10,570 for the month, up 55 percent over last year, followed closely by the Sonata with s ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports August 2007 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 233,471 vehicles, a decrease of 2.8 percent from August 2006. "Reduced credit tied to the subprime squeeze challenged consumer confidence this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "We're holding our own ... Continue reading
August 2007 is Mitsubishi's Best Sales Month in Four Years
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 13,020 units, up 19% from last year's August volume of 10,954. Calendar year-to-date sales are 93,724 up 17% compared to last year's first-eight-months total. Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Ou ... Continue reading
Ford Crossovers Soar In August 2007; Overall Sales Decline
- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August; year-to-date sales up 48 percent. - Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 13 percent. - Lincoln registers 11th month in a ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Record August 2007 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its fourth consecutive record sales month with 2,548 units sold for the month of August in the United States. This represents a 6 percent increase over the ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Sales Increase for August 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced sales for the month of August totaled 7,620 vehicles, an increase of 7.1% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 60,458 vehicles in 2007, a 10.8% increase over the previous year. Several key markets recorded significant increases, including ... Continue reading
It's been called the Super Bowl of drag racing: Indianapolis, the biggest drag race of the season where the very best come together to compete to be called Champion of the MAC Tools U.S. Nationals - and for mortgage banker Mike Ashley, it's a dream that came true today. After four rounds of grueling eliminations, Ashle ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (CHICAGO) - PRE-RACE ADVANCE
PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean/Chicagoland 100 FAST FACTS WHAT: IndyCar® Series: PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean, final race in 17-race 2007 season Indy Pro Seriesâ¢: Chicagoland 100, final race in 16-race 2007 season WHERE: Chicagoland Speedway, 1.5-mile asphalt oval WHEN: IndyC ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars continues to address the problem of rear-end collisions
Gothenbourg September 4, 2007; Volvo Cars continues to address the problem of rear-end collisions by introducing Collision Warning with Auto Brake - a refined warning system that makes the car brake by itself if the driver doesn't act when a rear-end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle is imminent. "This can ... Continue reading
Iceland - Leading the World Towards a 100% Sustainable Energy Society
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, September 4 -- Iceland is the world's leading nation in utilising renewable energy. Its next aim is to tackle the transport industry. Renewable energy for vehicles and sustainable solutions for transport are the focus of Driving Sustainability '07 Conference (http://www.driving.is) held in Reykjavik ... Continue reading
NHRA (INDIY) - GARDELLA GAINS PRECIOUS GROUND
Gary Gardella gained valuable points by completing two of the three things he set out to accomplish by qualifying No. 1 and winning at the NHRA Sport Compact Nationals at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Joining Gardella in the winnerâs circle was Pro RWD driver Boris Rojas. Gardellaâs win in his Red Bull Chevy ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Championship Quick Hits â Chicagoland<P> 2. Road to Chicagoland â Tony Kanaan<P> 3. Patrick records best-ever finish<P> <P> 1. Championship Quick Hits â Chicagoland: Heading into the season-ending race of the 2007 IndyCar Series schedule, three drivers are engaged in one of the tightest point races in ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONZA) - HRF1 ADVANCE NOTES
The Honda Racing F1 Team heads to northern Italy this week for the penultimate European race of the 2007 Formula One season, the Italian Grand Prix held at the historic Monza circuit. Set in a leafy royal park just north of Milan, the circuit is the fastest on the Formula One calendar requiring a unique low-downforce s ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils New Pallette of "Hot" Colors for 2008
NEW TECHNIQUES, TECHNOLOGIES DELIVER FULL SPECTRUM OF HOT COLORS ON FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY VEHICLES 2009 Ford Flex DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 â Ford Motor Company is filling its paint color palette for the 2008 model year with some of the trendiest hues, most expressive metallics and its largest color range ever. ... Continue reading
Ashley earns semifinals in Showdown and No. 6 eliminations berth at ORP
FINAL QUALIFYING REPORT MIKE ASHLEY'S GOTHAM CITY RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 18 of 23 MAC TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS O'REILY RACEWAY PARK, CLERMOT, IND. The first of four events in the Countdown to Four FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) ... Continue reading
Beckman wins Showdown, qualifies No. 3 at U.S. Nats
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN WINS SHOWDOWN, QUALIFIES NO. 3 AT U.S. NATIO ... Continue reading
Capps is Showdown runner-up, qualifies No. 5 at U.S. Nats
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS IS SHOWDOWN RUNNER-UP, QUALIFIES NO. 5 AT U.S. ... Continue reading
K & N USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 2, 2007 - DuQuoin, Illinois - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - "Ted Horn 100" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shane Cottle, 4, Contos-31.929; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, BK-31.942; 3. Ron Gregory, 48, Irvin/Nolen-32.127; 4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 22, Stewart-32.170; 5. ... Continue reading
News from Andretti Green Racing
Andretti Green Racing Public Relations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ AGR Logo [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ebupaecab.0.pobfu4bab.rublb5bab.247&ts=S02 79&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andrettigreen.com%2F] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
NHRA - Lucas is Thinking Major Win in Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell LucasOil.com LUCAS IS THINKING MAJOR WIN IN MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 2) – On the eve of the biggest NHRA drag race of the season, Morgan Lucas’ anticipation going into the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nati ... Continue reading
Scelzi nabs No. 10 in U.S. Nationals qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI NABS NO. 10 IN U.S. NATIONALS QUALIFYING CLER ... Continue reading
Team Mopar Pro Stock Qualifying Report - U.S. Nationals
TEAM MOPAR PRO STOCK QUALIFYING REPORT - U.S. NATIONALS 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Darren Jacobs, J.R ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67211) has announced the addition of 2007 Worldwide Automobile & Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report to their offering. The Automobile & Motor Vehicle Mfg. Industry report features 2007 current and 2008 forecast estimates on the s ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67163) has announced the addition of “The Indian Automotive Components Industry – Forecasts to 2014” to their offering. It has taken a long time for India's components industry to reach a point where it is being taken seriously. Yea ... Continue reading
Beckman finishes U.S. Nats in quarters, is fifth in Countdown
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN FINISHES U.S. NATS IN QUARTERS, IS FIFTH IN ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- September 14, 2007 Racing Program
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY 5185 South Fairfax Road Bloomington, IN 47401 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 TOPLESS MODIFIED NATIONALS FOR O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS MODIFIED SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CARS TIRE & WHEEL CENTER SUPER STOCKS ... Continue reading
Burdett Wins Rocky Mountain Title
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-215 BURDETT WINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TITLE; WESTERN SPRINTS AT ALTAMONT SATURDAY; SWANSON WINS 50-LAPPER AT SALT LAKE CITY Ryan Burdett of West Jordan, Utah is the 2007 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Champion after his third-place finish ... Continue reading
Capps bounced by Bernstein in U.S. Nats opening round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS BOUNCED BY BERNSTEIN IN OPENING ROUND OF U.S. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-217 CRA SPRINTS TO VENTURA RACEWAY SATURDAY; CARDEY SCORES FIRST CRA VICTORY! David Cardey of Riverside, Calif. became the 14th different feature winner in the 2007 Lucas Oil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Saturday night, winning the 40-lap race at the Perris ... Continue reading
Densham - Indy - post-race 09-03-07
News From Densham Motorsports Torco Racing Fuels / Racebricks / Skull Shine/ Knoll Gas / Snap-on Tools Mach Series Accelerator Race Fuel Concentrate CONTACT: Don Armstrong 713-202-4849 DonHouTx@earthlink.com Densham disappointed with first round elimination INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 3) - The Mac Tools U. S. Nationals is the ... Continue reading
K & N USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP BOX SCORE DuQuoin, IL - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds 1-Mile Dirt Track - September 2, 2007 - 100 Laps - Round 9 Total Purse - $46,325 Race Organizer - Bob Sargent "Ted Horn 100" FIN POS ST POS DRIVER CAR NAME/ NUMBER Money Won LAPS COMP RUNNING/ REASON OUT 1 1 SHANE COTTLE Contos Racin ... Continue reading
Heartbreak for Tim Sauter at Gateway
Heartbreak for Tim Sauter at Gateway September 1, 2007 – Madison, IL. Tim Sauter finished tenth the first time he competed at Gateway International Raceway in a Busch Series car back in 2002. Knowing his Green Light Racing team was bringing his favorite racetruck this weekend, Sauter felt he had a good shot of repeat ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-213 KAEDING TAKES POINT LEAD TO NEW HAMPSHIRE SEPT. 15; COTTLE WIRE-TO-WIRE IN DuQUOIN'S "TED HORN 100" Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif. will take a 53-point lead over Wayne Reutimann Jr. of Zephyr Hills, Fla. into the "Super Saturday" Sept. ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson denied historic 5th consecutive Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Win
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC/SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK PONTIAC GTO GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER ROB DOWNING -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE: 920-733-2330 E-MAIL: PR4KBRacingLLC@earthlink.net 53RD ANNUAL NHRA MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS O’REILLY R ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line out in opening round at Indy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC/SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK PONTIAC GTO JASON LINE -- DRIVER ROB DOWNING -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE: 920-733-2330 E-MAIL: PR4KBRacingLLC@earthlink.net 53RD ANNUAL NHRA MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS O’REILLY RACE ... Continue reading
Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, CA Recap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNFORTUNATE FINISH Early crash ends day for Lilly/Walgreens team FONTANA, Calif. (September 3, 2007) It was an early end to a long weekend for the Lilly/Walgreens team, finishing 41st in the Camping World 300 on Saturday night. After making several new changes to the car for the California race ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-214 MIDGETS BACK TO WISCONSIN SATURDAY FOR PLYMOUTH; "SUE THIEL MEMORIAL" GOES TO COONS Jerry Coons Jr. leads the USAC National Midget Car Series back to Wisconsin for the third consecutive week as the series joins BMARA for another co-sanctioned event at ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-214 MIDGETS BACK TO WISCONSIN SATURDAY FOR PLYMOUTH; "SUE THIEL MEMORIAL" GOES TO COONS Jerry Coons Jr. leads the USAC National Midget Car Series back to Wisconsin for the third consecutive week as the series joins BMARA for another co-sanctioned event at ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-219 FOCUSES AT MORRIS, CALLAWAY SATURDAY; SKOGLUND, CLOUSER RECORD VICTORIES USAC Ford Focus action is scheduled Saturday at Callaway, Va. and Morris, Ill., involving participants in the Richard Petty Driving Experience Carolina Series and the USAC/UMARA S ... Continue reading
NHRA - First Round Indy Loss for Lucas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell LucasOil.com FIRST ROUND INDY LOSS FOR LUCAS CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 3) – It didn’t quite turn out to be the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals that Morgan Lucas had hoped for as he was defeated by Cory McClenathan, on a slight hole-shot ... Continue reading
NHRA - It's Indy...Troxel Having Fun Again
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell Torco.com IT’S INDY…TROXEL HAVING FUN AGAIN CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 2) – Melanie Troxel is having fun again in her Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA Top Fuel dragster and it shows with her dazzling qualifying drive at NHRA’s premier ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Charges to U.S. Nationals Semifinals, Climbs to Fourth in Championship Standings Event: 53rd Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Day/Date: Monday, September 3, 2007 Location: O'Reilly Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana Kurt Johnson a ... Continue reading
NHRA - Troxel Marches to the Semi-Finals of 'The Big Go'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 – Office (704) 281-5678 – Cell Torco.com TROXEL MARCHES TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF ‘THE BIG GO’ CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 3) – Melanie Troxel raced to the semi-finals in her Vietnam Veterans POW/MIA Top Fuel dragster at the running of the 53rd annual Mac Tools U. ... Continue reading
Press Release-Cottle, Parks and Ken Schrader Take Wins on DuQuoin Magic Mile
The traditional Labor Day auto racing weekend at the DuQuoin State Fair saw a popular Indiana sprint car ace become a first time winner of the Ted Horn 100, while the Best Western Bill Oldani Memorial had a local two-time winner and the 55th Federated Auto Parts Southern Illinois 100 went for the second time to a famil ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-218 REGIONAL "TRIPLHEADER" AT GRUNDY COUNTY SATURDAY; KENYON MIDGETS AT ANDERSON FRIDAY USAC's Regional Midget racing series are gearing up for Saturday night's "tripleheader" at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, Ill. A 20-lap Kenyon, 25-lap Ford Focus and ... Continue reading
Sorry. I originally listed a Sept. 15 Sprint race at Salt Lake City, when only the Focuses are competing. Saturday night's race was the series finale for the USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint Cars and Ryan Burdett is the champion. --------------------------- LUCAS OIL USAC WESTERN/USAC YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE ... Continue reading
Rodriguez Leads Midgets to Tracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-216 RODRIGUEZ LEADS MIDGETS TO TRACY SATURDAY Johnny Rodriguez of Elk Grove, Calif. resumes his pursuit of the 2007 USAC Western Midget Championship Saturday night when the series joins the Lucas Oil USAC Western Sprint Car Series for a "doubleheader" at A ... Continue reading
Scelzi booted out by Worsham in U.S. Nationals first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI BOOTED OUT BY WORSHAM IN U.S. NATIONALS FIRST ... Continue reading
Team Mopar Pro Stock Race Report - U.S. Nationals
TEAM MOPAR PRO STOCK QUALIFYING REPORT - U.S. NATIONALS 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 Countdown to Four U.S. NATIONALS O'Reilly Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Darren Jacobs, J.R ... Continue reading
FINAL REPORT MIKE ASHLEY'S GOTHAM CITY RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 18 of 23 MAC TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS O'REILY RACEWAY PARK, CLERMOT, IND. The first of four events in the Countdown to Four FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 M ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 3 -- Lo-Cost Rent A Car of Vancouver, ( http://www.rentacarvancouver.com/ ) announces a new partnership with a local Film Production Services provider, Independent Film Center, which for over 8 years has provided support to foreign and American productions shooting in the Vancouver ar ... Continue reading
Global CEO Panel to Highlight SAE Commercial Vehicle Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The views of top executives in the commercial vehicle industry will headline the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition, set for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Rosemont, Ill. The "Global CEO Panel," which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. ... Continue reading
Annette Freund Promoted to Vice President at International Truck and Engine Corporation
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Annette Freund has been promoted to vice president, compensation, benefits and HR support at International Truck and Engine Corporation, it was announced today. Freund, 53, has served as director, compensation and benefits for the past three years. âAnnette has distinguished herself as a committ ... Continue reading
Advances in Automotive Infotainment Technologies Changing the Face of Automotive Infotainment
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Entertainment and the automobile have a rich history, and ever since the first commercial radios were introduced in the 1930s by Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, drivers have continually clamored for a variety of entertainment on the move. While today it is possible to package satellite radio, hybri ... Continue reading
Scania Introduces Engines for All Types of Fuels – and Broadens Its Product and Services Range
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Engines which can be operated on all renewable fuels available in the market today are among a number of innovations that Scania will unveil tomorrow, Wednesday 5 September, in conjunction with its Capital Markets Day in Södertälje, Sweden. Scania also extends its truck range w ... Continue reading
Recreational Vehicle Dealers - Industry Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67355) has announced the addition of Recreational Vehicle Dealers - Industry profile to their offering. Covering over 175 industries and updated every 90 days, the First Research Industry Profiles do the "heavy lifting" for you â sav ... Continue reading
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 $2,362 per vehicle sold in August 2007, down $159, or 6.3 percent, from July 2007, and up $51, or 2.2 percent, from August 2006. Edmunds.com's mon ... Continue reading
Autoweb Acquires European-Based Secorex
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, September 4 -- Autoweb, a leading provider of software-based data management and interoperability solutions for the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries, has acquired Secorex, a consortium of four leading European software providers for the electronic exchange of technical and c ... Continue reading
Autoweb Acquires European-Based Secorex
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Autoweb, a leading provider of software-based data management and interoperability solutions for the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries, has acquired Secorex, a consortium of four leading European software providers for the electronic exchange of technical and commerci ... Continue reading
CDM Dealer Services Partners With Liquid Motors, Expands Online Inventory Management Offerings
Kelley Blue Book Company Now Offers Dealer Inventory Integration on eBay(R), Craigslist(R) IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/), America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information, announces a partnership between Liquid Motors, an Internet marketing solution for dealers, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The title sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is pulling out all the stops on the runway, backstage and online to ensure another spectacular season at Bryant Park. On the runway, Mercedes-Benz Presents the Tracy Reese Spring 2008 Collection. Starting with her first collection in 1998, Reese has c ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Integrates JRI Solutions' JMAG-RT with RT-LAB-based eDRIVEsim
Integration combines advantages of JMAG's Finite Element Analysis modeling approach with the ultra-low latency of RT-LAB's FPGA-based simulation MONTREAL, Sept. 4 -- Anticipating the complex engineering demands of designing hybrid vehicles today and in the future, in particular very high frequency electronic systems, O ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Introduces eDRIVEsim Real-time HIL Simulator & Control Prototyping Platform
Combines RT-LAB with affordable, high performance x86 & FPGA technology Ideal platform for design and test of advanced power electronic control systems and HIL testing of controllers used in high-speed electric motors, power converters, hybrid drives MONTREAL, Sept. 4 -- Opal-RT, the leading provider of distributed rea ... Continue reading
MIDDLEBURY, Ind.--Pilgrim International, Inc. of Middlebury, Indiana, has ended talks with Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P. to reach a final agreement to merge with Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. (“Western RV”), based in Yakima, Washington. Pilgrim International, Inc. previously announced it expected to close th ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Designed, Integrated and Delivered the GMC Hybrid Vans to Verizon
TORRANCE, Calif.--US Hybrid Corporation (www.ushybrid.com) proudly revealed today the firm’s participation in the hybrid vehicle system design, integration and delivery of thirteen GMC service vans to Verizon, North America’s 2nd largest fleet operator. Verizon has placed these vehicles in service for field evaluat ... Continue reading
Valeo Negotiates the Sale of its Wiring Harness Activity to Leoni
PARIS, September 4 -- Valeo (OTC: VlEEY)today announced that it is in negotiation with Leoni regarding the possible sale of its wiring harness activity, Valeo Connective Systems, which generated sales of 545 million euros and an EBITDA of 36 million euros in 2006. It employed 11,700 people at 12 industrial sites, inclu ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Vento Motorcycles, USA, a manufacturer of distinctive motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, and off-road bikes for motorcyclists and power sports enthusiasts around the world, has revamped its design, manufacturing and business processes with a focus on vastly improving the design, quality and reliability of its prod ... Continue reading
Your Teen's First Car: Striking the Balance Between Affordability and Safety
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety's Dave Melton Weighs In on Potential Risks of Teens Driving Older Cars BOSTON, Sept. 4 -- Whether it was a Volkswagen Beetle or a Dodge Charger, parents typically recall their first car as a young adult with great fondness. But, as young people across the nation head back to ... Continue reading
Advantage New Yorkers: Lexus Brings Virtual Open to Rockefeller Center
New Yorkers can participate in ultimate tennis experience for chance to win a one-year lease on a new Lexus IS F NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- As the world's professional tennis players vie for greatness at the US Open, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to share the experience at the Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller Center ... Continue reading
Toyota FJ Cruiser to Enter Chinese Market in December
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be imported to China on completely built unit and sold through Toyota's sales networks nationwide, according to Guangzhou Toyota authorized dealerships in Beijing. FJ Cruiser is expected to arrive at dealer showrooms in December and sold at about 600,000 yua ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67289) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: European Markets for Power Semiconductors in Passenger Cars to their offering. Increasing Pedestrian Fatalities Hiking Demand for Pedestrian Safety Systems Pedestrian saf ... Continue reading
BMW X5 Prices More Than Double When Sold In Chinese Market
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: Many luxury cars sell for much higher prices in China than in Europe or the United States. BMW X5, which will go on in China this month, is one example. The estimated price of BMW X 3.0si is about $44,232 in the United States, but the same car model is sold at 8900,000 yuan ($118,666) in t ... Continue reading
South Korean Automakers August 2007 Sales up 22.5%
Sept 3, 2007; Cheon Jong-woo and Jessica Kim writing for Reutersreported that combined August sales at Hyundai Motor Co. and other South Korean auto makers grew 22.5 percent to 396,024 units from a year ago on higher exports, the companies said on Monday. Overseas sales of South Korea's five car makers rose 27.0 percen ... Continue reading
India's Tata Motors Aug Sales Down
MUMBAI, Sept 3, 2007; Reuters reported that India's top bus and truck maker, Tata Motors Ltd, said on Monday its vehicle sales in August fell 0.4 percent to 45,144 units from 45,325 units a year earlier. New York-listed Tata Motors said sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market rose 1.6 percent to 23,431 unit ... Continue reading
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation To Spend $255 Million On Technology Center
SHANGHAI - September 4, 2007: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) will inject 1.92 billion yuan ($255 milliin) to strengthen its technology center, the company¡¯s president announced yesterday. ¡°The investment will be used to develop more than 30 own brand vehicles models based on 5 platforms. These ve ... Continue reading
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