Harley-Davidson Women's Day Ride Raises Funds for MDA's Summer Camp Program
TUCSON, Ariz., March 5 -- Some 500 women cruised into Daytona Beach, Fla., March 4, as part of the first ever Harley-Davidson Daytona Women's Day Ride. The event garnered a whopping $60,520.50 in contributions to help send children with neuromuscular diseases to MDA summer camp, the Muscular Dystrophy Association annou ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Crashes vs. Congestion -- What’s the Cost to Society?
AURORA, Ill.--The societal cost of crashes is a staggering $164.2 billion annually, nearly two and a half times greater than the $67.6 billion price tag for congestion, according to a new report released today by AAA. Furthermore, the cost in Chicagoland, is $8.378 billion for crashes, which amounts to an annual per pe ... Continue reading
CGRFS NNS and NSCS Advance Notes for Atlanta
CGRFS Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance Notes Race: Kobalt Tools 500 on Sunday, March 9 (NSCS) Nicorette 300 on Saturday, March 8 (NNS) Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.54 miles) Location: Hampton, Ga. CGRFS Media Contacts at Atlanta: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) Angie Copen, No. 40 Faste ... Continue reading
Chip Bolin Wins NASCAR MOOG® ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award From Federal-Mogul
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Chip Bolin, crew chief for Roush Fenway Racing, overcame cooling system problems, a wet racetrack and multiple weather-related delays to help spur Matt Kenseth and the #17 Ford Fusion to a top-five finish in last weekend’s NASCAR Auto Club 500 in Fontana, Calif. Bolin’s performance earned him the ... Continue reading
Cytec Announces Price Increase for Aero MelamineTM
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that it is increasing the price of melamine crystal by $0.06 per pound ($0.132/kg). The increase will be effective April 1, 2008 for all shipments of melamine sold within the NAFTA region. Corporate Profile Cytec Industries Inc. is a global specialty chemicals ... Continue reading
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 4 -- Owners of new vehicles equipped with Michelin and Pirelli tyres report having the most satisfying ownership experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 South Africa Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that Jean Blackwell, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been named Executive Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Executive Officer of the Cummins Foundation. Pat Ward, currently Vice President and Engine Business Controller, will become the Chief F ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 5 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that the Company will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. Conference: Bank of America Securities Consumer Conference Date/Time: March 11, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Ti ... Continue reading
NavStar Technologies Reveals Details of Unique Itinerary Feature
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--NavStar Technologies (Pink Sheets:NVST) announced today the first of many new and unique features that will be introduced as they launch their integrated all-in-one Voice Navigator™. By combining hands-free calling with GPS navigation capability, the Voice Navigator™ allows the user to make a c ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 5 -- PTI Engineered Plastics today announced the launch of its P3(TM) process, a proprietary capability that creates ready-for-production prototypes with tooling durable enough to mold and support substantial production quantities. The P3 process leapfrogs conventional approaches to produ ... Continue reading
Rockingham Speedway Announces Unique Promotion to Benefit the United Way of Richmond County
RockinghamSpeedway Rockingham Speedway Announces Unique Promotion to Benefit the United Way of Richmond County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson 910-205-8800 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (March 5, 2008) - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to put on a driving suit, HANS Device and helmet and strap into a race ... Continue reading
ROUSH, FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AUCTION FINAL PRODUCTION ROUSH P-51A MUSTANG FOR CHARITY
For Immediate Release ROUSH®, FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AUCTION FINAL PRODUCTION ROUSH P-51A™ MUSTANG FOR CHARITY LIVONIA, Mich. (March 5, 2008) - ROUSH® Performance, in partnership with the Ford Motor Company, is going to put the very last production 2008 ROUSH P-51A™ Mustang under the gavel and spotligh ... Continue reading
Scion to Reveal All-New Coupe Concept at 2008 New York International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., March 5 -- Scion will unveil an all-new concept vehicle, the Hako Coupe, at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The sporty interpretation of the box concept was developed by Tokyo Design Division which studied global, youth-inspired trends. The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesda ... Continue reading
SPORTSOUTH'S AROUND THE TRACK GOES WALL-TO-WALL AT AMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 3008 SPORTSOUTH'S AROUND THE TRACK GOES WALL-TO-WALL AT AMS Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Featured in Preview Show on Friday, March 7 at 10 p.m. ET on SportSouth On Friday, March 7 at 10 p.m. ET, SportSouth presents Around the Track from the Atlanta Motor Speedway for ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Nextel Chief Network Officer Kathy Walker to Speak at Bear Stearns Conference in Palm Beach, FL Date: 3/5/2008 10:06:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------- ... Continue reading
Toyota's Teen and Parent Driving Program Battles Rate of Teen Crash Fatalities
Greetings, Dedicated to battling the leading cause of death among teens - fatal traffic accidents - Toyota is continuing its national teen and parent advanced driving skills program, "Toyota Driving Expectations" in 2008. Free of charge, the four-hour program promotes safe driving among teens through defensive driving ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--United Components, Inc. will report financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007 on Wednesday March 26, 2008. Following the earnings release, the Company will conduct its quarterly conference call for investors and other interested parties on Thursday March 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Bru ... Continue reading
Points system to switch to conventional structure
Series organizers have revised the points system to be used in the 2008 JEGS ProMod Challenge to mirror the points system used in other professional-level classes of NHRA competition. The new points system will begin March 13-16 with the series-opening 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The ... Continue reading
Kyle Busch Leads RaceTalkRadio NASCAR Top 20
Kyle Busch stayed on top of the NASCAR Top 20 for the second straight week! Seventeen positions changed this week as the most volatile year in NASCAR Top 20 history continues. Dropped off the poll this week are Robby Gordon and Casey Mears replaced by Elliott Sadler and Mark Martin. Sirius Speedwayâs Dave Moody as ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "It's been a bit of a struggle for us. It's a matter of finding a setup that I'm comfortable with, that I feel like I can really hustle the Motorola car. I definitely have a bit of a different style than a lot of drivers with how I want the car to feel from turn-in. S ... Continue reading
H&H's third visit to The Centaur Complex Nets over £1.5 million
Benefiting from fine weather and held in conjunction with http://www.liveauctioneers.com, the two-day event drew bidders from as far afield as North America, the Far East and mainland Europe (their participation being partially due to the fact that all lots were listed on eBay some ten days prior to the sale). Although ... Continue reading
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TO SHOWCASE MILLION$ OF NEW IMPROVEMENTS
The Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan hotel at Sebring recently underwent a $7 million expansion. When fans enter the hallowed grounds of Sebring International Raceway this year for the 56th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, they will notice the results of a multi-millio ... Continue reading
1. Kanaan makes it two-for-two at Sebring: Tony Kanaan made it two-for-two, topping the speed chart for the second consecutive day during an IndyCar Series Open Test at Sebring International Raceway. Nine drivers tested March 3-4. A second group of nine will test on the circuitâs 11-turn, 1.7-mile circuit March 5- ... Continue reading
A full schedule of business at and away from the race track kept reigning Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing busy in Miami last week where two-days of testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway was combined with a corporate visit to the Miami-based headquarters of GAINSCO Auto Insurance. T ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway Announces All-You-Can-Eat Package
Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that they are offering an all-you-can-eat package for the Allison Grandstand. The $80 package includes a reserved seat in the Allison Grandstand for the Aaronâs 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and Aaronâs 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race with all-you-can-ea ... Continue reading
THE MILWAUKEE MILE WELCOMES SEARS AUTO CENTER, USAR HOOTERS PRO CUP SERIES TO 2008 SCHEDULE
Today, The Milwaukee Mile announced a new marketing partnership with Sears Holdings and the addition of the âSears Auto Center 150â United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) Hooters Pro Cup Series event, to be run on Saturday, May 31. This will also signify a renewal of Searsâ participation at The Milwaukee Mi ... Continue reading
DALE EARNHARDT JR. (NO. 5 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET)
AT ATLANTA: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has competed twice at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and both times he has finished in the top three. He was the runner-up in November 1998 and captured third in March 1999, his most recent Nationwide-level race at the track. With an average starting position of 1 ... Continue reading
Toyota's Aust Announces Retirement Plans
Jim Aust, who has been responsible for Toyota's motorsports activities in the U.S. for the past 10 years, has announced his retirement. Aust will step down as vice president, motorsports for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and president and chief executive officer of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), on ... Continue reading
GREG BIFFLE AND KURT BUSCH HEADLINE DRIVER APPEARANCE SCHEDULE FOR NEW PALMETTO PAVILION
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Greg Biffle and Kurt Busch will headline the driver appearance schedule in the Palmetto Pavilion, a new corporate hospitality option for race day of the 2008 Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. Biffle, a two-time winner at Darlington Raceway, won back-to-back events in 2005 and ... Continue reading
Former champs to lead talented Pro Mod field into Gainesville
Former series champions Josh Hernandez, Jay Payne, and Mike Ashley will lead a talented group of 24 Pro Modified racers into the 39th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. The historic race, which runs from March 13-16, marks the start of the 10-race JEGS ProMod Challenge. "The response from the racer ... Continue reading
Marco Andretti, #26 XM Satellite Radio Acura: "I'm really looking forward to getting into the XM Satellite Radio Acura. I've had a chance to drive the car in a couple of tests and I've been very happy with it. The car has been really quick, fun to drive and has been incredibly durable. I'm just excited to be driving wi ... Continue reading
ANDRETTI DRIVING AT SEBRING...THIS TIME IT'S MARCO
Marco Andretti will make his first American Le Mans Series start at Sebring as part of the Andretti Green Racing lineup. Photo: LAT USA More than 40 years after the name first competed at Sebring, the Andretti name is returning to the cockpit for the 56th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. ... Continue reading
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT
The National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Richardson-Haas Motorsports regarding the #14 car. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway. The inf ... Continue reading
Changes Announced for Solo National Championships and ProSolo Finale
In addition to releasing the run order for the 2008 Tire Rack® Solo National Championships, Sports Car Club of America has announced the addition of Formula Junior A and B to the event as well as to the Tire Rack® Pro Solo Finale. Changes have also been made to the event entry form. For the first time ever, both Form ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES OFFSEASON SAW MOMENTUM-BUILDING CHANGES
Just 25 days remain until the IndyCar Series opens its 2008 season with the GAINSCO Auto Insurance Indy 300 under the lights at Homestead-Miami Speedway. While teams gear up for the first race, they hope to build on the momentum of a hectic offseason, including the recent announcement that open-wheel racing in the U.S. ... Continue reading
NEW ASPHALT, SAME ATTITUDE: PAVING COMPLETE AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY
Paving of the racing surface at Darlington Raceway has been completed, track President Chris Browning announced today. âThis begins a new chapter in the history books at Darlington Raceway,â said Browning. âWe are very excited to be finished with the paving so that we can now focus on preparing for the u ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Daily Notes Package for March 7- 9 Kobalt Tools 500 Race Weekend
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 âRocket Manâ Ryan Newman Eyes Pole Record at Atlanta Motor Speedway Ryan Newman has grown accustomed to starting up front at Atlanta Motor Speedway and this Friday night during Georgia Power Qualifying, Newman hopes to be the lone name at the top of the scoring towers and the AMS reco ... Continue reading
JEGS hits the Detroit Autorama
JEGS hits the Detroit Autorama This year's 56th Annual Detroit Autorama will have a distinct JEGS Mail Order flavor with the yellow and black brigade displaying three vehicles and holding a special kids forum at the annual event, dubbed "America's Premier Custom Car Show." The Autorama runs from March 7-9 at the Cobo C ... Continue reading
It's a Dream-A-Thon for Diana Harker at the Eastern Spring Test Nationals
25year old Rookie Top Alcohol Dragster Driver, Diana Harker welcomed the team at Hollywoodâs Dream Foundation on board for the 2008 season this week and will kick start the Harker-Meyer teamâs Eastern Spring Test Nationals in Valdosta GA with a fundraising program for the Hollywoodâs Dream-A-Thon March 7 ... Continue reading
Eric McClure/Hefty Brand Notes of Interest
* Last Weekend ( Samâs Town 300âLas Vegas Motor Speedway) o Eric McClure and his Hefty® Racing Team experienced a persistent vibration in the rear-end of the car throughout the event, but he survived the caution-filled event to post a 22nd-place finish, his highest of the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series. * A ... Continue reading
KENNY WALLACE - #36 SHARK ENERGY DRINK DODGE
FROM KENNY: âAtlanta is a groovy track! I love racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway because the multiple grooves make it really fast, which puts more control in the driverâs hands instead of just having to depend on the handling of the car. At Atlanta if your car isnât working right on the bottom of the trac ... Continue reading
HANNOVER, Germany and GENEVA, March 5 -- - Continental also unveils Microsoft-based infotainment prototype at CeBIT expo. News at a glance - Lancia Automobiles will unveil the new Lancia Delta equipped with Blue&Me and Blue&Me Nav. - Fiat Group Automobiles will announce details on EcoDrive, available later this year an ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses Plans to Close Plant in Tampere, Finland
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo : The Board of Directors of Volvo Bus Finland Oy has decided to initiate negotiations with representatives of the employees with the intention to close the bus body plant in Tampere. It is also about to reorganize operations at the body plant in Turku to increase the competitiv ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut Special Edition Mascot Tundras at the Greater Kansas City International Auto Show
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5 -- Toyota is roaring straight into the spirited University of Missouri and University of Kansas rivalry with two college-themed Tundra pickups at the Greater Kansas City International Auto Show, promising fans of either school the most powerful vehicles ever for their sports enthusiasm. The tw ... Continue reading
Toyota Driving Program Battles Teen Crash Fatalities by Teaching Families Safe Driving Habits
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Teenage drivers are involved in fatal traffic accidents at more than twice the rate of the rest of the U.S. population, and motor vehicle crashes still remain the leading cause of death among teens. Committed to battling these statistics, Toyota is continuing its hands-on, national teen and parent ... Continue reading
New Technology in Vehicle Heating Systems from Webasto
Faster Vehicle Warm up and Defrosting; Fuel Savings and Less Pollution an Added Benefit from Liquid Heat Generator(R) Technology FENTON, Mich., March 5 -- Near-instantaneous heat for driver comfort and improved safety from optimum defrosting capabilities in cold- weather climates will soon be a reality in the automotiv ... Continue reading
Cars.com Takes Mystery Out of Tax Credits for Hybrid Cars
CHICAGO--Wondering if you can still get a tax credit for your hybrid or alternative-fuel car? The deadline for filing taxes is right around the corner, and if you purchased a hybrid vehicle in 2007, the experts at Cars.com can tell you what type of tax credit you can expect to receive on your 2007 return. Thanks to the ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Chrysler Brand Displays its Broad Range - COMPLETE VIDEO
European debut of the Chrysler ecoVoyager concept, an elegant design coupled with advance hydrogen fuel cell range-extended electric-vehicle technology World debut of the SRT® Design Group, a high-performance appearance package for the Chrysler 300C powered by an efficient diesel engine Chrysler Grand Voyager GENEVA ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo Unveils the XC60 - VIDEO ENHANCED
GENEVA - March 5, 2008: Volvo Cars unveiled the XC60, its safest car to date, at the Geneva Motor Show. In addition to innovations such as City Safety, which comes as standard, the Volvo XC60 is available with all the accident-avoidance and protective safety technologies that Volvo Cars offers. The new XC60 will initia ... Continue reading
Mansory at the Geneva Motor Show
As a specialist for customisation of Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce automobiles, MANSORY has long been an institution. Now, the company from Brand in Bavaria has tackled the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. At the same time, right on time for the start of the open-top motoring season in Europe, Mansory is presenting the ... Continue reading
VÍDEO de y Ford: Fiesta de Ford en Ginebra en la presentación del nuevo Fiesta
NUEVA YORK, March 5 -- Ford of Europe tiene por delante un activo inicio de año 2008 debido al lanzamiento de nuevos productos en el Salón del Automóvil de Ginebra. El año pasado fue todo un éxito para Ford en Europa, el sexto año consecutivo de aumento de ventas de vehículos; 1,5 millones de clientes europeos c ... Continue reading
E-20 Blend Passes Compatibility, Performance Tests
Study finds 20 percent ethanol blend works in wide range of vehicles ST. PAUL, Minn., March 5 -- Increasing the amount of renewable ethanol blended into gasoline from 10 percent to 20 percent does not present problems for current vehicles or fuel dispensing equipment and provides similar power and performance, accordin ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c84967) has announced the addition of Biofuels: A Quick-Fix or a Long-Term Alternative for the Automotive Industry? - Management Briefing to their offering. In this month's briefing we investigate Biofuels, what they are, and what their ro ... Continue reading
Ken Okuyama Design at the Geneva Motor Show
Ken Okuyama Design, Industrial design studio and coachbuilder, introduces 2 limited production cars at 2008 Geneva Motor Show on March 4th at its own stand. ... Continue reading
NADA Market Report: Premium Luxury Vehicles Show Highest Annual Depreciation Rate
<mailto:jbeddow@703-304-8117> Contact: Jeff Beddow jbeddow@nada.org 703-304-8117 NADA Market Report: Premium Luxury Vehicles Show Highest Annual Depreciation Rate Replacement Levels and Customer Preference for Latest Models Drive Depreciation McLean, VA (March 3, 2008) - NADA Used Car Guide (NADA), the industry standar ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-9 One of the Most Award-Winning Vehicles in Recent Times
Coming off the heels of the prestigious 2008 North American Truck of the Year award, the 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award and a string of impressive sales numbers, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 continues to add to its impressive list of awards and accolades. Launched in 2007, the award-winning CX-9 recorded sales ... Continue reading
Volvo Takes Success with Carbon-Dioxide-Neutral Trucks to Washington, DC
WASHINGTON--In conjunction with the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) arranged by the U.S. State Department, the Volvo Group will later today present seven different trucks, all of which can be driven without any net contribution of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. During the conference, bei ... Continue reading
AutoMart.com Unveils Fuel Efficient Vehicle Search
NORFOLK, Va.--AutoMart.com, a subsidiary of Cox Auto Trader and the Internetâs largest marketplace featuring vehicles exclusively from auto dealerships, has introduced Fuel Efficient Search as a homepage complement to new and used car search options. Fuel efficient search results display automobile listings offeri ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere of BMW Vision EfficientDynamics - COMPLETE VIDEO
GENEVA - March 5, 2008: Offering an insight into the future of BMW's innovative EfficientDynamics technologies The Geneva Motor Show Media Days marked the world premiere of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, a concept car designed to showcase the future direction of BMWâs performance enhancing and emissions lowerin ... Continue reading
"Dream factory" - Castagna Milano at the Geneva show
In the 2008 our claim will be as in the past "Dream factory". This definition has been dedicated to Castagna in 1932 by a journalist during a visit in the factory of via Montevideo. ... Continue reading
GENEVA & WASHINGTON--GE announced it is ramping up its efforts to enable global electrification of transportation by investing in Norwegian electric car manufacturer Think, which unveiled a five-seat crossover concept car in Geneva today. To power its vehicles, Think has signed a commercial supply agreement with lithiu ... Continue reading
Fioravanti presents Hidra concept at Geneva Motor Show
Fioravanti continues the research on the new architectures of the next future vehicles that will must face the new alternative sources of energy and their stockpiling. Hidra is the evolution of last year Thalia and marries the Fioravanti's propensity for innovation, functionality and elegance. ... Continue reading
Comfort: A Future Issue for the Automotive Branch - Edag at the Geneva Motor Show
As a global partner to the automotive industry, EDAG has defined "the vision of comfort" as its leading theme, and this will take centre stage at the company's presentation at the 2008 Geneva Show. With its presentation of the articulated roof for the Rolls Royce Phantom, EDAG is showcasing its first step towards its t ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Reveals New 'Gallardo Coupe LP560-4' Model
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Italian super sports car giant Lamborghini unveiled its new Gallardo Coupe LP560-4 at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 4th March. The company is famous for the striking looks of its cars - and internet chatrooms have been buzzing on the web for weeks about how this new model will look. But this tim ... Continue reading
Kiekert anuncia un nuevo eje de desarrollo y producción en China
HEILIGENHAUS, Alemania y CHANGSHU, China, March 4 -- Kiekert, proveedor líder de sistemas de cierre para la industria automovilística, construye su primera fábrica en China. Kiekert ha elegido la ciudad de Changshu, cercana a Shanghai, como su primer centro propio de desarrollo y producción. Así, nuestro grupo int ... Continue reading
Dolby Showcases Great Entertainment Experiences on the Move at CeBIT 2008
HANNOVER, Germany--At CeBIT 2008, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is demonstrating how its technologies enhance the sound of digital entertainment on the move, highlighting the use of Dolby® technologies in personal computers, portable media players, and mobile phones. At CeBIT 2008, Dolby will showcase: Dolby Home Theater® ... Continue reading
NXP Solution Key to Develop Next Wave of Car Infotainment
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands--NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, has announced collaboration with leading global automotive supplier Visteon to push the envelope in car entertainment. Visteon has selected the Nexperia⢠PNX9520 multimedia processor from NXP for the development o ... Continue reading
Chrysler Expands Incentive Plan to Benefit Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families
- A $500 cash allowance will be applied toward the retail purchase or lease of a new, eligible Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle - A three-year lube, oil and filter service contract also is provided - All franchised Chrysler LLC dealers in the U.S. are eligible to participate AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- Chrysler L ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Shelby GT Wins Motor Trend Ponycar War
LAS VEGAS--Shelby and Ford once again proved to be a winning combination when Motor Trend announced the champion of its âPony Expressedâ comparison test in its April 2008 issue. When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustang was challenged on the basis of performance and value, the Shelby GT smoked the competition from ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Scheduled Retirements
TORRANCE, Calif., March 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., (TMS) Inc. today announced the following scheduled retirements: Dave Illingworth, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, will retire effective January 1, 2009. Spanning nearly three decades, Illingworth's career with TMS boasts an assortment of ke ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show - 2009 Infiniti FX Makes World Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Second Generation of Infiniti's Performance Luxury Crossover Goes On Sale in North America in June - NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 4 -- Infiniti today revealed the all- new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SU ... Continue reading
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