NASCAR Holdings Announces Plan to Acquire Grand-Am
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Sept. 4, 2008 â NASCAR Holdings today announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal ope ... Continue reading
Environmental Defense Fund Welcomes EPA Standards for Nonroad Gas Engines
Group Says Clean Air Standards Will Cut Summertime Smog Pollution, Protect Kids' Health WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today took action to cut pollution from a major source of summertime smog and to protect human health by finalizing clean air standards for nonr ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Offers Financial Relief to Customers Hit by Fay and Gustav
Qualified customers may delay payments DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers affected by Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Fay the option to delay some car payments. Ford Motor Credit's Disaster Relief Program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resum ... Continue reading
Buy Tickets, Donate Blood and Get Free Gas!
TALLADEGA, Ala., Sept. 4, 2008 â Talladega Superspeedway is offering up a special donor reward for race fans during the 3rd Annual Laps for Life Blood & Marrow Drive on Thursday, Sept. 11â¦Free Gas! All presenting volunteer blood donors who purchase tickets to the AMP Energy 500 prior to or during the blood dr ... Continue reading
AMERICANS HAVE PLENTY OF WINNING HERITAGE IN MotoGP
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 â When Nicky Hayden carried the American flag on a victory lap in October 2006 on the track at Valencia, Spain, after clinching his first MotoGP World Championship, it continued an impressive legacy of success for American riders at the top level of world motorcycle road racin ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP NOTEBOOK
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 â Reigning Miss America Kirsten Haglund, a native of Farmington Hills, Mich., will sing the national anthem before the start of the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Haglund, who will celebrate her 20th birthday on Red B ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing's Donny Schatz Looks To Add Another Gold Cup Crown
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 4, 2008 â Winning races is all that matters to Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Donny Schatz. Each year there are only three races on the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series schedule that pay $50,000 to the winner, and Schatz wants to win them all. Last season, Schatz won ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing, Kinser Look to Build On Season's First Victory
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 4, 2008 â After scoring his first Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series victory Monday night, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser is looking to put an exclamation point on this yearâs Gold Rush tour. Kinser will be one of more than 100 drivers vying for the $ ... Continue reading
GIR, Dodge Dealers Provide Camping World 200 Tickets to Chrysler Employees
FENTON, Mo., Sept. 4, 2009 - Gateway International Raceway staff partnered with the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Wednesday, handing out 5,000 tickets to the Camping World 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at GIR to workers at the Daimler-Chrysler St. Louis South Plant. The plant, scheduled to shut down Oct. 31, ... Continue reading
Engel Remains In Indy Hospital Following High-speed Accident
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 4, 2008 - Pro Mod racer Steve Engel remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Methodist Hospital after suffering a high-speed accident Saturday evening at the 54th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Engel's Corvette went out of control near the ... Continue reading
Quantum Unites Business Segments to Increase Efficiencies
Advanced Technology and Product Development Centers are Combined Into its Lake Forest California-Based Vehicle Integration Center IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alt ... Continue reading
Adjusted EBITDA Up 40% and Core Operating Earnings Up 87% from Prior Year NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it is increasing its fiscal 2008 Adjusted EBITDA guidance as it reported substantially improved Adjusted EBITDA, core operating earnings and liquidity for the se ... Continue reading
Home will be Certified by U.S. Green Building Council for Meeting Environmental Benchmarks in Design, Construction and Operation PONTIAC, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, with the support of Chrysler Financial and Gontina Building and Design, will raise the walls in Pontiac, Mich., this week on ... Continue reading
TRW'S Active Buckle Lifter Makes Seat Belts Easier to Use
ALFDORF, Germany, Sept. 4 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has developed the Active Buckle Lifter (ABL) to make fastening seat belts easier. The feature is particularly intended to assist the elderly and people with mobility challenges, and also can help reduce belt slack in dynam ... Continue reading
ZHEJIANG, China, Sept. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (OTC:SORL) (BULLETIN BOARD: SORL) (the "Company) today announced that the Company will attend the Beijing Management Summit sponsored by Susquehanna Financial Group to be held September 10-12, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. Manag ... Continue reading
Honda is introducing the advanced Insight to meet the needs of customers in a new era of widespread demand for hybrid vehicles. The name Insight was chosen to denote Honda's "insight" into a new era in which hybrid vehicles come within reach of most car buyers. ... Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Battery to Begin Series Production in 2009 in Mercedes Luxury Sedan
Continental has developed the first production-ready lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles. "This is the battery of the future," announces Continental's Chairman of the Executive Board, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. Economical and eco-friendly vehicles are in increasing demand, and the driving forces behind this are globa ... Continue reading
RouteOne and XpressCredit Announce Integration W
Sub prime finance source Liberal Finance Service is first to integrate using XpressCredit as LOS FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- RouteOne announced today that it has completed integration with New Jersey-based sub prime Liberal Finance Service, utilizing a new Loan Origination System (LOS) provided by XpressCredit. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Provides the Latest Superb Cars To The Czech Government
The Czech car maker Skoda Auto will provide 27 Škoda Superb cars to the Czech Government car fleet during the Czech EU presidency in 2009. ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Posts 138 percent Increase in August Online Sales
NEWTON, N.C., Sept. 4 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC:DJRT) (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, today reported a 138% increase in August online sales when compared to the previous year. The company debuted its new corporate website, www.RacingAdventure.com , on April 1st, ... Continue reading
Innovative Information Analysis Leads to Stolen Car Recoveries
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through formal information exchange agreements with three private companies, the National Insurance Crime Bureau has proactively increased its efforts to detect and identify stolen vehicles. As of July 31, 2008, the data sharing effort with CARCO, Experian, and Carf ... Continue reading
German Automotive Supplier Will Open $5 Million Production Plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia
For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 4, 2008 German Automotive Supplier Will Open $5 Million Production Plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia RICHMOND, Va. - ept automotive has leased 46,300 square feet of manufacturing space in River's Bend in Chesterfield County for a new facility to produce electrical connect ... Continue reading
2nd Annual California Bike Week Rumbles Into Pomona Fairplex
3-DAY BIKERS' FEST CLIMAXES OCT. 26 WITH LOVE RIDE 25 AND CONCERT WITH FOO FIGHTERS AND ZZ TOP Free tickets for Friday, Oct. 24 only will be available at Southern California Harley-Davidson dealers while supplies last LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 -- California Bike Week (CBW) is revving up for its 2nd annual three-day rally, s ... Continue reading
Continental AG Books a Sponsorship Package
HANOVER, Germany, September 4 -- - Perimeter Advertising at Over 170 Qualification Matches Around Europe - Cross-reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and is available at http://www.presseportal.de/pm/22259/?keygroup=bild As an Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) in South Af ... Continue reading
Lancia in Venice: So Far a Roaring Success
The Lancia Café establishes itself as the most sought-after location for institutional meetings of the Biennale, exclusive parties, press conferences and reunions among stars. Since the Exhibition opened, it has accommodated 14 delegations for the films, in competition and out of competition, Italian and international ... Continue reading
Red dot Design Award for the Exclusive Publications of Maybach Manufaktur and the SLR. CLUB.
Daimler AG will receive this year's red dot design award in the Communication Design category for the SLR. CLUB. Magazine and Maybach Manufaktur's exclusive yearbook. The jury of renowned international designers and design experts chose to honor Daimler for the high quality of the two publications' design. In addition ... Continue reading
Audi Records Significant Growth in European Export Markets During August
Audi has achieved considerable growth in important European markets, in some cases despite unfavorable general conditions: sales during the traditional vacation month of August in Europe (excluding Germany) increased by 5.2 percent to 26,442 cars (last year: 25,144). ... Continue reading
New Cars Show Signs of Sales Strength in August '08
Strong Incentives Begin to Lure Buyers Back to Dealer's Lots ATLANTA, Sept. 4 -- The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord saw a rise in views of 34% and 39% respectively in August 2008 compared to August 2007, enough to give them the first and second place slots as the most-viewed new vehicles on AutoTrader.com according to t ... Continue reading
New Board of Management Line-up at Volkswagen Financial Services: Frank Witter Appointed Chairman
Frank Witter (49) has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Financial Services AG with effect from September 15, 2008. Witter succeeds Burkhard Breiing, who leaves the company at his own request. ... Continue reading
With Motiro, Renault is Targeting Older Vehicles
In view of the ageing vehicle parc (eight years on average today), Renault's Motrio range targets the older vehicle market. Motrio parts complement the genuine replacement arts range. They are aimed at owners of vehicles more than six years old, who are looking for a value-for-money solution tailored to the age of thei ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Fashion Scout Continues on the Catwalk
Car company Vauxhall has extended its partnership with Fashion Scout, the leading off-schedule venue at London Fashion Week, for a further two years. The initiative, a collaboration between Vauxhall Motors and Fashion Scout founders Martyn Roberts and John Walford is focussed on providing young talent and emerging desi ... Continue reading
Continental's Passenger and Light Truck Tire Division Expands its Position in Scandinavia and Russia
Continental AG, Hanover, is set to acquire all shares of Finnish spikes manufacturer TIKKA Spikes Oy, subject to the approval of antitrust authorities. The respective agreement with TIKKA Group Oy, which operates in Tikkakoski, Jyväskylä Rural Municipality, and in Espoo, Finland, was signed on June 18, 2008. ... Continue reading
Mazda Kiyora Concept to make its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
Mazda Kiyora (meaning 'clean and pure' in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda’s long-term technology development vision, 'Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.' ... Continue reading
Citroen Hypnos: Creativity and Technology
With the 2008 Paris Motor Show just a few weeks away, Citroën is unveiling Hypnos, a concept car illustrating a new take on the world of exceptional vehicles. An elegant cross-over vehicle, Hypnos draws on a range of creative technologies to deliver outstanding performance and environmental efficiency, combined with s ... Continue reading
Nissan Introduces First New Diesel in Japan in 6 Years
By , Asia autos correspondent TOKYO September 4, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co on Thursday became the first domestic automaker to launch a diesel car in Japan in six years, blazing the trail for rivals looking to revive the fuel-saving engine to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle to Debut at Paris International Auto Show
Concept to show styling direction of new, more affordable, hybrid vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Honda will reveal a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, to be named Insight, at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show, October 2, the company announced today. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Appoints Lenny McGinley Vice President of Dealer Sales
Autobytel Inc. Appoints Lenny McGinley Vice President of Dealer Sales Automotive Internet Veteran Continues Mission to Help Dealers Drive Sales, Improve Customer Relationships Irvine, CA - August 27, 2008 - Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, today announced the appointment of aut ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Tips for Seniors; What You Need to Know
ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Life zips by, suddenly people who never thought they would get old are looking at changes in their lives and how they drive, says Frank N. Darras, the nation's leading disability and Long-Term Care insurance lawyer. With times changing so are the regulations for renewing drivers licenses. We ... Continue reading
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