FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-262 40TH "WESTERN WORLD" FRIDAY-SATURDAY AT MANZANITA; KAEDING POSTS 3RD "BUDWEISER OVAL NATIONALS" VICTORY; PERRIS PRELIMS GO TO CLAYTON & HOCKETT Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif. now owns three "Budweiser Oval Nationals" trophies and hopes to add a third " ... Continue reading
COONS, RODRIGUEZ LEAD MIDGETS TO PIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-263 COONS, RODRIGUEZ LEAD MIDGETS TO "COPPER WORLD" THURSDAY AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Jerry Coons Jr. and Johnny Rodriguez lead their respective USAC Midget series point standings into Thursday's "Copper World Classic" at Phoenix (Ariz.) Internation ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Nov. 5 -- A Classic 1955 Grand National Show winning Chevy Cameo has been officially selected as the "Country Music Truck" by the Country Music Association (CMA) and The Child Safety Network (CSN). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071105/AQM125 ) Wynonna Judd was the first to autograph the vehicl ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-264 FOCUSES CLOSE 2007 SEASON AT IRWINDALE NOV. 22; ADLER, JOSETT WIN HAVASU 95 FEATURES; SAVAGE UTAH CHAMP The 2007 USAC Ford Focus campaign concludes November 22 with the California Pavement race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway as part of the annual "Turke ... Continue reading
LODRS: Harker Twins Pomona Wrap Up
Final Report - Pomona Kate and Dianna Harker 2007 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For high-resolution photos and interviews, please contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 The Twins live a dream in Pomona POMONA, Calif. (November 5, 2007) When Austral ... Continue reading
QNX Software Systems Hosts Global Automotive Summit Series
News at a glance... - Summit series events to be held in Tokyo, Japan; Detroit, Michigan; and Munich, Germany. - Events to bring together industry experts to examine solutions and share insights. - Presentations to include demos of new QNX HMI solutions. OTTAWA, Nov. 5 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in oper ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--The World Racing Group (OTCBB: DMSP) announces Rite Aid Corporation’s sponsorship in 2008 of the Rite Aid Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway and the Rite Aid 200 at Super DIRT Week in Syracuse, N.Y. The partnership brings a new name for the popular World of Outlaws Sprint Car S ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off Fall Gas Fill Up Promotion
Promotion Valid through November 30th at Participating Toyota Tire Center Dealerships TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Building upon the success of its 2006 tire promotion, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., is offering its "Toyota Fall Gas Fill Up" promotion through November 30, 2007. Customers who purchase four new t ... Continue reading
Additech & H-E-B to Begin Offering Engine-Cleaning Fuel Additives at Fuel Centers across Texas
HOUSTON--Houston-based Additech and San Antonio-based H-E-B today announced a deal to place Additech’s patented fuel additive distribution system in H-E-B fuel centers across Texas. “We are very pleased to have HEB in our family of customers. This contract is especially important to us because of the “presence” ... Continue reading
Air News Brief (HQ): EPA to Hold Hearing on Amendments to Petroleum Refinery Rule,
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer * * For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Monday, November 05, 2007) *EPA to Hold Hearing on Amendments to Petroleum Refinery Rule, Give Public Additional Time to Comment* Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan 202-564-4355 / perezsullivan.marg ... Continue reading
Despite Staggering Profits, Allstate Continues to Battle Regulatory Requirement to Lower its Auto Insurance Rates More Than $300 Million Per Year Public Hearing Begins Today in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer advocates will argue that Allstate must lower its auto insurance rates ... Continue reading
Q3 Revenue Increases 43% to $21.8 Million from $15.2 Million Q3 Net Income Increases 39% to $2.5 Million from $1.8 Million at 9/30/2007 NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Asia Automotive Acquisition Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AAAC, AAACU, AAACW) ("AAAC"), announced today the unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference
FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 5 -- John McFarland, Chairman and CEO of Baldor Electric Company , will give a presentation at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2007 Industrial Conference at 1:55 p.m. central time on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in Chicago. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Baldor's website at htt ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced $1.95 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2008 through 2010, a 15% increase over its previous three-year new business. Demand for the company's environmentally friendly technologies such as turbochargers and dual-clutch transmission technolo ... Continue reading
Carbon Design Systems to Exhibit at International SoC Conference November 7
WALTHAM, Mass.--Carbon Design Systems™ will exhibit at the International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference Wednesday, November 7, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach, Calif. Attendees will be offered an opportunity to see demonstrations of Carbon Model Studio, Carbon’s recently announced soluti ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors Teams up with Lotus Engineering
ATLANTA--Carbon Motors Corporation and Lotus Engineering jointly announced today that the two companies will collaborate on the development of the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. The first of its kind, this special purpose vehicle will provide a superior ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Dedicates New Arizona Proving Ground in Yucca, Ariz.
- Chrysler makes capital investment of $34.9 million in the facility, with $10 million in future upgrades - New facility will create approximately 75 jobs YUCCA, Ariz., Nov. 5 -- Chrysler LLC dedicated its new Arizona Proving Ground (APG) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 2. The Chrysler facility, located ... Continue reading
Coach-Net Focuses on Safety, Deploys deCarta Mapping Technology for Enhanced Service to Customers
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz., Nov. 5 -- Coach-Net, leading provider of emergency roadside assistance, technical support and travel-related services for the RV industry, and Auto-Net, Coach-Net's automotive division, have improved their mapping technology with a real-time location solution by deCarta, a leading geospatial so ... Continue reading
Coughlin Doubles-Up in Pomona - Wins World Title, Final Race
POMONA, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. ended the 2007 season with a perfect day of drag racing in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, clinching his fourth world title en route to his 51st career victory. Starting the day as an underdog, Coughlin took advantage of former points leader Greg Anderson's untimely first-round ... Continue reading
Don't Get Caught in the Rough Without the Right Golf Cart Coverages
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--While golf carts are primarily designed for transportation from one green to the next, many people are now putting around gated communities, retirement parks and condo complexes in these energy-efficient, nimble three- or four-wheeled vehicles. In fact, whether it’s due to higher gas prices or ... Continue reading
http://www.sixsigmasummit.com/us/jackwelch2008/news By Popular Demand - All Entries for the IQPC Process Excellence Awards may now be Submitted Until 5pm GMT November 16th 2007 LONDON, November 5 -- The application deadline for the Process Excellence Awards has just been extended by two weeks. Due to demand from regula ... Continue reading
First Widespread Lake-Effect Snow of the Season on Tuesday
To view this mail in a browser, copy http://recp.rm05.net/servlet/MailView?ms=ODc1Mjg3S0&r=NTM4NTMzODgwN wS2&j=OTQwOTMwNTAS1&mt=1 into your browser. ACCUWEATHER.COM NEWS FORECAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Coldest Air of the Season in the Northern Plains First Widespread Lake-Effect Snow of the Season on Tuesday State C ... Continue reading
Flow to Present at Pacific Growth Conference
KENT, Wash., Nov. 5 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications around the world, will present at the Pacific Growth Equities 2007 Clean Technology & Industrial Growth Conference in San Francisco on Novembe ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Introduces New IDB-1394-Compliant ICs Featuring Full Range of Embedded Multimedia Functions
Industry's first devices that enable rear-seat entertainment using high-speed video image transmission SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced the two new controller ICs -- the MB88388A and MB88389 -- that support the IDB-1394 standard for in-vehicle multimedia networks ... Continue reading
General Motors Dealer Equipment Protects U.S. Dealerships With F-Secure
SAN JOSE, Calif.--F-Secure® Corporation, the leading Internet security company that pioneered security as a service, today announced that Nuspire Networks will be using F-Secure Protection Service for Business to safeguard its General Motors Dealer Equipment customers across the United States from Internet security th ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Nov. 5 -- Hawk Corporation (AMEX:HWK) today announced that its third quarter 2007 quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts and investors will take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast over the internet. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal Year 2007 Third Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 5 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2007 third quarter financial results on Friday, December 7, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (888) 295-5 ... Continue reading
Honeywell Agrees to Acquire Maxon Corporation
Acquisition Expands Combustion Business beyond Residential and Commercial Applications into Global Industrial Combustion Segment MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 5 -- Honeywell today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maxon Corp., a privately held industrial combustion controls business based in Muncie, Indiana ... Continue reading
Industry Veteran Clyde H. Fitch Jr. to Lead State Auto Sales Effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The State Auto Insurance Companies today named industry veteran Clyde H. Fitch Jr. to lead the company’s sales and field operations. Fitch, who most recently served as senior vice president of distribution and enterprise development for Travelers in Hartford, Conn., has more than 30 years of experienc ... Continue reading
Jasper Wireless Reveals Keys to Profitable International Fleet Management Solutions Growth
CHICAGO & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Logistics and fleet management companies seeking to reach new markets face extraordinary operational complexity when deploying communications in multiple countries. At Logistics & Fleet Management Systems 2007, Jasper Wireless, a licensed global machine-to-machine (M2M) mobile operator, wil ... Continue reading
Kaeding Seeks Silver Crown Title at PIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN 07-261 KAEDING EYES SILVER CROWN TITLE THURSDAY AT PIR Bud Kaeding needs only to start Thursday's 100-mile "Copper World Classic" feature at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway to lock up his second consecutive K & N USAC Silver Crown Championship. Kaeding h ... Continue reading
Kyle Krisiloff, No. 14, Lilly/Walgreens, TMS Post
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyle Krisiloff and Lilly/Walgreens take 27th in Texas Busch Race FORT WORTH, Texas (November 5, 2007) Kyle Krisiloff and the Lilly/Walgreens team rebounded from a blown engine in Friday¹s practice to finish 27th in the O¹Reilly Challenge on Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. After a 36th place ... Continue reading
Lear to Introduce Line of Premium Automotive Leather
WHAT: Lear Corporation [NYSE: LEA], one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics products, will unveil its new Aventino(TM) Collection of premium automotive leather at a Detroit press conference, followed by an Aventino(TM) fashion show for the auto ... Continue reading
Optimistic Afternoon Curtailed by an Uncontrollable Circumstance FT. WORTH, Tex., (November 3, 2007) - After surviving the Memphis melee last weekend with an honorable second place finish, Mike Bliss was ready to do it again in Texas. Bliss was still warming up the tires on the No.22 Supercuts Dodge when his running of ... Continue reading
Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P. Acquires Alcoa Automotive Castings from Alcoa Inc.
NEW YORK--Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P., a New York private equity fund that makes controlling investments in middle market companies that require operational or financial restructuring, today announced that it has acquired Alcoa Automotive Castings (“AAC”) from Alcoa Inc. . Terms of the transaction were not discl ... Continue reading
New Champions Tour to Put Racing Legends Back on Track in 2008
Attached is an announcement about the Old School Racing Champions Tour (OSRCT). If you have any questions please email me. ... Continue reading
Newman To Drive Midget Thursda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 1, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN RYAN NEWMAN RETURNS TO MIDGETS AT P.I.R. THURSDAY Ryan Newman, whose 13 career USAC National Midget victories came on paved ovals, returns to USAC Midget racing Thursday at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway to compete in the 2007 "Copper World Classic." Ne ... Continue reading
New Ricardo Subsidiary Launched in India
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 5 -- The formal launch of Ricardo India Private Limited underscores the commitment of Ricardo to providing an improved and expanded service to clients in India, one of the world's fastest developing markets -- and serves to emphasize the increasing global reach and ambition of the company. R ... Continue reading
New Webasto Double Glass Panel Sunroof Lets Light Shine Into 2008 Cadillac CTS
Leading-edge UltraView design allows almost 70 percent of roof to let in natural light ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5 -- Cadillac applied its most comprehensive design and engineering efforts into its new 2008 CTS, including the expertise of Webasto, the global roof systems leader. The result of the partnership is the ... Continue reading
Press Release: Bobby Rahal to Keynote at AF&V Conference + Expo 2008
New 2008 Conference Logo Logo-1 For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Racing Legend Bobby Rahal To Keynote 14th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2008 Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Sponsors the May 13 Appearance Las Vegas, NV-November 5, 2007- Alt ... Continue reading
Regal Limousines Builds Custom Stretch for Physically Challenged
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--Regal Limousines & Car Service, a New Jersey-based premium car service, is introducing a new limousine to its extensive fleet. This vehicle will provide physically handicapped individuals with easy access to a stretch limousine, allowing them to travel in style and luxurious comfort. Designed by Gu ... Continue reading
Retirement Living TV and AAA Collaborate to Make Driving Safer for Seniors
COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 5 -- Retirement Living TV (RLTV), the first network for people 55+, and AAA are two companies that are truly committed to the safety and well being of mature adults. Today, Brad Knight, President of RLTV, announced that collaboration between the channel and AAA is underway -- one that will bring abo ... Continue reading
Rio Tinto Alcan Sells Automotive Die-Casting Activity in Slovenia
PARIS, November 5 -- Rio Tinto Alcan announced today that it has sold its share in two aluminium die-casting operations in Slovenia: wholly-owned Alcan Koper d.o.o., and Alcan Tomos d.o.o., of which Rio Tinto Alcan owned 67 percent. The Alcan Tomos facility produces aluminium die-castings for the European automotive in ... Continue reading
RTT USA, Inc. Adds Jobs in Southern California
High-tech company hires 12 new employees and seeks eight more PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 5 -- RTT USA, Inc. (RTT), a leading 3D animation studio and producer of 3D design software for automotive, aircraft and consumer goods applications, announces the addition of 12 new team members and looks to add four additional employe ... Continue reading
-- Chrysler recognized at the conference for the 12th consecutive year -- Seven women from across the company receive recognition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5 -- Six Chrysler employees have been identified as Technology All-Stars, and one as a Technology Rising Star and have been recognized at the 12th annual Women of C ... Continue reading
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., Nov. 5 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , developer and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) product line of vehicle and marine devices, has signed a major distribution agreement with Lund Industries, a leading North American provider of automotive products and se ... Continue reading
Snap-on to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
KENOSHA, Wis.--Snap-on Incorporated will present at the Robert W. Baird 2007 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. The presentation will begin at approximately 11:40 a.m. Eastern Time (10:40 a.m. Central Time). The presentation will be webcast live with audio and slides, and can be accessed by visiting ... Continue reading
Sprint Joins Open Handset Alliance
Sprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Sprint Joins Open Handset Alliance Date: 11/5/2007 11:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are unable to click on the link a ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends
Sprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Sprint Nextel Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends Date: 11/5/2007 4:58:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are unable to click o ... Continue reading
Sweet Baby Ray's/Texas II Post-Race Report
No. 11 Sweet Baby Ray's Chevrolet / Jason Keller Texas II Post-Race Report Date: Saturday, November 3, 2007 Event: O'Reilly Challenge Track: Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, Tex. Pole Sitter: David Reutimann, 28.177 sec. Keller's Qualifying Position: 29th, 29.029 sec. ... Continue reading
... Please note that it's Hankook Tire Co., Ltd., not Lpd as we had it before. Also, I've got a few new images of the Hankook Ferrari if you'd like them. Definitely a cool stand-alone image. Chris For Immediate Release HANKOOK TIRE SIGNS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CORSA MOTORSPORTS WAYNE, N.J. (Oct. 31, 2007) - Hankook ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today preliminary sales for the three months ended October 31, 2007 of $762.8 million, up 5% from $727.7 million last year. RV sales were $663.5 million, up 4% from $635.9 million last year and Bus sales were $99.3 million, up 8% from $91.8 million last ye ... Continue reading
Wickens Shines in Euro Adventures (S)
Wickens Shines in Euro Adventures Montréal, Canada (November 05, 2007) - A1 Team Canada's latest rookie recruit, Toronto's Robert Wickens, followed up an impressive A1GP event debut earlier in October in the Czech Republic, where he topped the timesheets in the second rookie-only session, with trips to Portugal and Sp ... Continue reading
Zoom Media & Marketing Wins Adweek Buzz Award
NEW YORK--Zoom Media & Marketing, a targeted out-of-home media and experiential marketing company, announced today that it won the 2007 AdweekMedia Buzz Award for Event Marketing. The recognition is one in a series of awards that the company has recently received for creative excellence. The winning campaign, developed ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
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 make a presentation at the Baird Industrial Conference in Chicago on November 7, 2007, at 8:55 a.m. Central. John R. Murph ... Continue reading
TORONTO--It isn’t often that something truly different is introduced to an industry such as the window shade business, but that is exactly what Sun Glow Window Covering Products of Canada Ltd. is doing with their new line of impressive, eye-catching Graphic Shades. It is transforming standard shades into an exciting ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Japanese Automakers' Overseas Production Statistics
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Successful APEX/SEMA Auto Show for SpongeTech Delivery Systems in Las Vegas
SpongeTech Had Numerous Domestic and International Retailers Showing a High Interest in Our Product NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) exhibited its SpongeTech Delivery Systems Car Wash & Wax products at the APEX/ SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show which was hel ... Continue reading
Adventure Reality Series "ODYSSEY: Driving around the World" Premieres in the UK
LONDON--Burgess Productionsâ new series titled, âODYSSEY: Driving Around the Worldâ premieres this Fall on The Extreme Sports Channel (Sky 419, Virgin 527). Experience the true journey of life on the global road with a team of 7 young professionals who dropped everything for the adventure of a lifetimeâ ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI âFAHRENHEITâ Pay Attention to ME! By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau A hilarious sitcom comes to mind as I think about this weekâs ride, the hot-shot sports sedan from VW called Jetta GLI Fahrenheit. Itâs been about a dozen years since the show was on the air but o ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Announces Appointment of New CFO
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that James D. Constantine will be joining the Company on November 19, 2007 as Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Constantine most recently served as Sen ... Continue reading
-- AAA: What: AAA (American Automobile Association) will host a national news conference with law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians to increase public awareness of the need to "slow down, move over" when encountering the flashing lights of a first-responder or roadside assistance vehi ... Continue reading
Adicio to Offer IntelliChoice.com Car Ownership Data
CARLSBAD, Calif. & CAMPBELL, Calif.--Adicio, Inc., the Internetâs leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, today announced an agreement with IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, to make IntelliChoice.comâs Cost of Ownership data availa ... Continue reading
Curt McAllister Joins Toyota's Midwest Communication Team
DETROIT, Nov. 5 -- Curt McAllister has been named Product News Manager for Midwest Corporate Communications, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS). "We're delighted to have Curt McAllister join our team," said John McCandless, National Manager, TMS Midwest Corporate Communications. "He's a seasoned professional and wi ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2008 M35 and M45 Sedans
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 5 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2008 Infiniti M, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Infiniti M receives major upgrades for 2008 that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti's intelligent ATTESA(TM) E-TS all-wheel drive system on the V8-powered M45. The ... Continue reading
Toyota Considers Heavy-Duty Pickup
Washington DC November 5, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show last week, Toyota Motor Corp. quietly parked in its display of wild tuner cars the Tundra Diesel Dually, a concept truck that could be a template for Toyota's entry into heavy-duty pickups. According to ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Introduces America's First Green Motor Oil
MENLO PARK, Calif.--A new day has dawned for Americans who want to save the Earth by going green, but donât want to pay a premium or sacrifice performance in the process. Today, Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets:GETG) introduced G-OIL, a revolutionary, totally green biodegradable motor oil guaranteed to protec ... Continue reading
Tony Schumacher and Matt Smith needed wins in the final round of Sunday's 43rd annual Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals to clinch Countdown to the Championship titles in the POWERade Drag Racing Series. New Funny Car champion Tony Pedregon sweated it out until the semifinals before securing his second crown, ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (POMONA) - NHRA MAKES CONTRIBUTION TO SHAV GLICK JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
NHRA made a contribution of $2,500 to Pasadena City College today at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in honor of legendary Los Angeles Times sportswriter Shav Glick, who died Oct. 20 at age 87. The presentation took place in the Shav Glick Media Center, named in honor of Glick in the early 1990s. Pasadena City College alum ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (GLENDORA) - NHRA/LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO FEATURE
NHRA officials released its 2008 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule today, which features 44 events, with a minimum of six races conducted in each of NHRA's seven divisions. NHRA Lucas Oil Series drivers in eight categories compete for valuable points leading to divisional and national championships and a share ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (GLENDORA) - BUDWEISER RENEWS AS OFFICIAL BEER OF NHRA
Budweiser and the NHRA have renewed their decades-long partnership that will keep the brewer of the world's best-selling beers front and center in one of the fastest growing forms of motorsports in America. As part of the multi-year agreement, Budweiser will maintain its high visibility at all NHRA POWERade Series venu ... Continue reading
NASCAR SCS (PHOENIX) - PRE-RACE ADVANCE
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 going into the Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil at Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 11. 1 â Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Loweâs Chevrolet) The File: ⢠32 years old from El Cajon, Calif., 32 career wins ⢠Nine wins, 19 top fives, 22 to ... Continue reading
NASCAR SCS (DAYTONA) - POST-RACE TRANSCRIPT
MODERATOR: We have two of our top competitors in here today with a career best second place finish today and the number 1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr. Congratulations Martin. We also have joining us in the number 11 FedEx Ground Chevrolet, finished third in today's race, he's also our 2006 Rookie ... Continue reading
http://semadigital.com/ UESDAY, OCTOBER 30 â FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industryâs brightest minds ... Continue reading
Americans Believe Japanese Competition Pressures U.S. Automakers to Offer Fuel Efficient Cars
WASHINGTON--Americans credit competition with Japanese automakers for âgreenerâ automobile options, according to a national poll released today. Japanese automakers were first to make environmentally friendly automobiles widely available in the U.S. market, and 82 percent of Americans now agree that competiti ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - Penske Racing Race Report
Ryan Newman led once for four laps en route to his fifth-place finish in Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, while Kurt Busch fought back from one lap down to place eighth. The Penske Racing teammates were the only Dodges to finish in the top 10 in the 334-lap event on the 1.5-mile track. The top-five finish ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT, CA) - CARL RENEZEDER SECURES HIS FOURTH CORR CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship Off Road Racing had an eventful first day of racing at the brand new Las Vegas international Off Road Raceway in Primm, NV. Carl Renezeder secured the Pro 4 Championship. Robert Naughton secured the Pro Lite Championship and the Las Chance qualifier determined the final drivers in the 2nd Annual Jason Bald ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - RESPECTED EXECUTIVE MORGAN NAMED TO LEAD IMS PRODUCTIONS
Charlie Morgan, veteran Indianapolis broadcast executive, has been named president and chief operating officer of IMS Productions, an Indianapolis-based broadcasting company affiliated with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tony George, CEO of IMS, announced the appointment Nov. 5, saying, âCharlie Morgan is one of ... Continue reading
NHRA (POMONA) - Langdon Clinches 2007 NHRA Lucas Oil Super Comp Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 â Office (704) 281-5678 â Cell LucasOil.com LANGDON CLINCHES 2007 NHRA LUCAS OIL SUPER COMP CHAMPIONSHIP POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 3) â Shawn Langdon clinched the National Hot Rod Associationâs Super Comp Lucas Oil National Championship on Saturday ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Coughlin captures 2007 POWERade World Championship (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin captures 2007 POWERade World Championship POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 4) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. clinched the 2007 POWERade Drag Racing Series World Championship Sunday by reaching the semifinal round of the 43rd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals. Coughlin's second-round win over Richie Stevens combined with Greg Anderson and ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Anderson upset in opening round; Finishes second in championship battle
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 43RD ANNUAL NHRA AUTO CLUB FINALS AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT ... Continue reading
NHRA (POMONA) - Season Ends for Morgan Lucas in the Quarterfinals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 â Office (704) 281-5678 â Cell LucasOil.com SEASON ENDS FOR MORGAN LUCAS IN THE QUARTERFINALS POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 4) â Morgan Lucas completed his 2007 POWERade Top Fuel season with a quarterfinal finish at the 43rd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at P ... Continue reading
NHRA (POMONA) - A short Day in Pomona Cannot Diminish a Valiant Effort by KJ & the ACDelco Crew
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net A short Day in Pomona Cannot Diminish a Valiant Effort by KJ & the ACDelco Crew Event: 43rd Annual Auto Club Finals Day/Date: Sunday, November 4, 2007 Location: Auto Club Raceway, Pomona, California A review of Sunday's final results ... Continue reading
NHRA (POMONA) - Troxel has Early Exit from Top Fuel Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jay Wells (704) 662-3525 â Office (704) 281-5678 â Cell Torco.com TROXEL HAS EARLY EXIT FROM TOP FUEL COMPETITION POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 4) â Melanie Troxelâs departure from Top Fuel competition came much earlier than she had predicted in the first round of eliminations ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA)- Scelzi exits in opening round, ends up third for the year in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Final Round of Countdown to One Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 1-4, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI EXITS IN OPENING ROUND, ENDS U ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Race Report - Pomona
TEAM MOPAR PRO STOCK RACE REPORT - POMONA 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Final Round of Countdown to One Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Auto Club Raceway Pomona, Calif. Nov. 1-4, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Darre ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Sell 150,000 Vehicles in China in 2008
SHANGHAI - November 5, 2007: Mitsubishi plans to sell 120,000 in the Chinese market this year and 150,000 vehicles by 2008, Yorihiko Kojima, Chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation told reporters at the sidelines of Tokyo Motor Show. Yorihiko Kojima said he hoped Southeast Motor, of which Mitsubishi hold a 29.7 percent stak ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Coughlin doubles-up in Pomona -- wins world title, final race (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin doubles-up in Pomona -- wins world title, final race POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 4) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. ended the 2007 season with a perfect day of drag racing in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, clinching his fourth world title en route to his 51st career victory. Starting the day as an underdog, Coughlin took advanta ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA) - Ashley ends strong with semifinal finish, nets sixth in POWERade points
FINAL REPORT - POMONA NHRA FINALS MIKE ASHLEY'S GOTHAM CITY RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For high-resolution photos and interviews, please contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Ashley ends strong with semifinal finish, nets sixth in POWER ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (TEXAS) - Finally, a Top-10 for Tim Sauter
Finally, a Top-10 for Tim Sauter Green Light Racing team scores best finish of year in Texas November 2nd, Texas Motor Speedway. When the smoke cleared at the end of Saturdayâs Chevy Silverado 350k, Tim Sauter finally scored a top-10 finish. It took 23 races to make it happen, but the Green Light team achieved one ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (MINNEAPOLIS) - Lester Buildings to Discontinue NASCAR Sponsorship in 2008
Lester Buildings to Discontinue NASCAR Sponsorship in 2008 November 5th, 2007 â Lester Buildings, one of the nationâs largest manufacturers of pre-engineered post-frame buildings, has announced its will not return to NASCAR racing in 2008. Lester Buildingsâ primary sponsorship of the Green Light Racing # ... Continue reading
Audi of America Debuts the Audi Sportscar Experience at Audi Forum Sonoma - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Audi of America, Inc. and Emotive Group have announced the launch of the all-new Audi Sportscar Experience based at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. The Audi Sportscar Experience is part of the newly redesigned Audi driving experience, a comprehensive, three-pronged program that also include ... Continue reading
Want Big Bargains? - Autumn Offers Big Discounts
Washington DC November 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that now is the best time of the year to buy an automobile, if you don't mind getting a model no one else wants. According to BusinessWeek, the deals on certain 2007 models can amount to nearly 30% off the sticker price, according to auto shopping site Edmun ... Continue reading
Opel SUV Antara to Enter Chinese Market Next March
SHANGHAI - November 5, 2007: German automaker Opel will introduce a SUV model Antara to Chinese market next march, Chendu-based West China Metroplis Daily News reported today. Antara will be priced at in a range of 300,000 yuan to 400,000 yuan in Chinese market and will compete with Mitubishi Outlander, Toyota RAV4, Ki ... Continue reading
Washington DC November 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley start-up with 250 employees, is aiming to make the ultimate green car. Maybe you heard that celebrities like George Clooney and Matt Damon already have put down deposits on the $98,000 Tesla Roadster. Or perhaps you know t ... Continue reading
Coming to an Auto Dealer Near You
Washington DC November 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that The trick at a big foreign auto show is trying to decipher which vehicles are concepts never meant for production, which are for the home market, and which are harbingers of vehicles bound for the United States. USA Today highlighted some vehicles on di ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces Limited Edition Vehicle for 2008: Chrysler Aspen Signature Series
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2007; Chrysler LLC today announced the fifth and final of the limited-edition Signature Series vehicles for 2008: the Chrysler Aspen Signature Series. "The Chrysler Aspen Signature Series builds on the extensive list of premium features already found on the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, and reflects ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 For Chinese Market To Be Produced in Chongqing Next Year
SHANGHAI - November 5, 2007: Volvo S80, the second Volvo model to be locally produced in China, will be produced in Changan Ford plant in Chongqing by the end of next year, local newspaper Beijing News reported today. Prior to the local production of S80, Volvo S40 started to be produced at Changan Ford in Chonqing las ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales October 2007 Wrap-up
Key facts about U.S. October auto sales Thu Nov 1, 2007 U.S. auto sales fell 2.7 percent in October from a year earlier, adjusted for an extra selling day this year, according to data released on Thursday by auto manufacturers. The following are highlights from sales data released by the largest carmakers in the U.S. m ... Continue reading
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