Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daytona Prototypes survive storms to complete Sahleen's Six Hours of The Glen: No. 40 Derhaag Motorsports post-race report Watkins Glen, NY (June 4, 2006) Storm clouds swirled over Watkins Gl ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nicole Nason has officially taken the helm as the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reports Automotive News. A spokesman for NHTSA says Nason took over on May 31. Nason, a former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Transportation, succeeds ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - Pocono Raceway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights Pocono Raceway Nextel Wake-Up Call When: Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. EDT Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. Who: Jamie McMurray, No. 26 IRWIN Industrial Tools Ford Where: Pocono Raceway Media Center Nextel Leader Bonus - $50,000 If the points leader wins the Pocono 500, he will take home ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces the Promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing
GARDENA, Calif., June 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announces the promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) Adam's increased responsibility encompasses all Marketing activitie ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Expands Network to Include Auto Lead Providers
Initial Partners include Bar None, BlueSky Marketing and InterActive Financial Marketing Group LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 5 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced the expansion of its network to integrate the lead management systems of auto lead providers with DealerTrack's sales ... Continue reading
CONSUMER REPORTS Rates 6 Sport Utility - RAV4 Comes Out On Top
RAV4 outpoints the highly-rated Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester YONKERS, NY June 5, 2006; The newly-redesigned Toyota RAV4 emerged as Consumer Reportsâ top-rated small sport-utility vehicle following tests of six SUVs for the July issue. The latest generation RAV4 earned an âExcellentâ overall rating in Cons ... Continue reading
Hyundai Offers U.S. Dealers Incentives
Washington DC June 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai Motor is providing its dealers in the United States with incentives amounting to more than 10 percent of the consumer price on its Sonata sedan, reported The Korea Times. In a recent report, Samsung Securities said the automaker's commission for dea ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM CHICAGO ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM CHICAGO ADVANCE EVENT: NHRA ... Continue reading
DOMINANT CORVETTES BACK FOR MORE AT LE MANS
News release and photos attached. Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 F5 FUJITA AND SPT TO BE TITLE SPONSOR OF PIT PASS SEGMENT ON NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT RACING SERIES TELECASTS GLENDORA, Calif. (June 5, 2006) – NHRA has announced that F5 Fujita and SPT (Subaru Performance Tuning) will be the title sponsor for the Pit ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM CHICAGO ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Funny Car Champion - Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM CHICA ... Continue reading
USAC Release - MIDWEST FOCUS DIRT SERIES GEARS UP FOR FRIDAY OPENER; ROBERTSON WINS PAVEMENT RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-132 MIDWEST FOCUS DIRT SERIES GEARS UP FOR FRIDAY OPENER; ROBERTSON WINS PAVEMENT RACE INDIANAPOLIS – USAC’s Midwest Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series kicks off Friday at Gas City I-69 Speedway with a host of competitors seeking action and a ... Continue reading
USAC Release - MT. LAWN HOSTS USAC TRIPLEHEADER WEDNESDAY; NEW WINNERS EMERGE MAY 31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-129 MT. LAWN HOSTS USAC TRIPLEHEADER WEDNESDAY; NEW WINNERS EMERGE MAY 31 INDIANAPOLIS – USAC drivers will hit the hardtop of Mt. Lawn Speedway in New Castle, Ind. this Wednesday to continue the “Wednesday Night Thunder” series for the Regi ... Continue reading
USAC Release - NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS ENDURE MORE SHOWERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-130 NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS ENDURE MORE SHOWERS INDIANAPOLIS – Rain is fast becoming the enemy in USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series competition. Mother Nature won another date with the series, postponing Friday’s race at Chemung Spe ... Continue reading
USAC Release - SCOTT LEADS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS TO HICKORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-133 SCOTT LEADS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS TO HICKORY INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time defending USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series champion Chase Scott of Concord, N.C. leads the contingent to Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carol ... Continue reading
USAC Release - VENTURA UP SATURDAY FOR CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS MIDGETS; FACCINTO WINS AT MADERA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 5, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-131 VENTURA UP SATURDAY FOR CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS MIDGETS; FACCINTO WINS AT MADERA INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series continues Saturday at Ventura Raceway in California as the 1/5-mile track hosts its fifth st ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--June 5, 2006--AppOne, a financial technology services company, has formed an alliance with The Evoleno Company (TEC), a vehicle after-market development and marketing company, to offer its Velocity vehicle service contracts and GAP products to independent auto dealers. As part of the alliance, TEC is ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--June 5, 2006--D2Audio(R), the world's only manufacturer of Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM), today announced the closing of its $10 million Series D financing led by CenterPoint Venture Partners, with Austin Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sevin Rosen Funds participating in the round. The $1 ... Continue reading
Aggressive Brand Advertising Vital for Growth in North American Wheel Aftermarket
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 5 -- Companies with strong brand image who target established niche markets are experiencing growth in the North American wheel aftermarket. Other factors contributing to their success are their emphasis on building efficient inventory management systems and maintaining lower costs to boost sale ... Continue reading
AmericanTours International LLC Partners with Canada's Alberta Motor Assoc.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--June 5, 2006--AmericanTours International (ATI) and the Alberta Motor Association (AMA), a member club of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), which, in turn is a member club of the American Automobile Association (AAA), are pleased to announce their strategic partnership. AMA joins the Ohi ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--June 5, 2006--The San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI) announced today under its designation as host of the South Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (STRCIC) that applications are being accepted for the fourth quarterly round of funding from the state's $200 million ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Arachnophobia? Spyder Scares Off Competition for Super Challenge Win at Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Peru TOPEKA, Kan. (June 5, 2006) - At the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru, Ind., Tracy Ramsey, of Hinckley, Ill., defeated Carter Thompson, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., in the Hawk Performance Super Challenge fin ... Continue reading
ARRA Announces OHV Route Designation Workshops
Workshops Designed for Forest Service Personnel and Riders on Effective Implementation of New Rule WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) has partnered with the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), who are providing resources to dev ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Partners With Lifetime To Award $10,000 Towards the Purchase of a Vehicle
Automotive marketplace hosts network's website auto Buying Guide ATLANTA, June 5 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, will award $10,000 towards the purchase of a vehicle found on its website to the grand prize winner of LifetimeTV.com's "Smart Wheels Sweepstakes." The sweepstakes will run throug ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 5 -- Not all that long ago, Hyundai was little more than the butt of bad jokes. Not anymore. The South Korean carmaker's sales should top 500,000 this year, and as TheCarConnection.com, (http://www.thecarconnection.com/ ) reveals in this week's issue, Hyundai has reason to be even more optimistic about th ... Continue reading
Budget and 'Weird U.S.' to Promote Weird Places in America Via Online Road Trip Contest
Winners of 'Up Your Budget' Contest can Win $160,000 in Prize Money PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 5 -- Tired of the same old road trips to the usual tourist-filled landmarks? Why not make this the year to take a completely new and different kind of vacation or scenic drive, and visit some of the most weird and unusual places ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Inc. Reiterates 2006 Guidance, Provides Initial 2007 Guidance
COSTA MESA, Calif.--June 5, 2006--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) announced at its first Analyst Day at its Costa Mesa and Irvine, California, manufacturing facilities, the reiteration of its 2006 guidance of a sales range of $590 million to $610 million and an earnings range of $3.80 to $4.00 per diluted share. Additionally, ... Continue reading
EasyCare Selects MenuVantage as National Provider of Menu Selling Software
for immediate RELEASE For additional information contact: Sara West-Callahan Phillip Battista Carter-West Public Relations C.M.O MenuVantage LLC Phone: 949-493-0244 Fax: 949-248-1764 Phone: (908) 222-4020 EXT 206 email: swest@earthlink.net email: philbsp@msn.com EasyCare Selects MenuVantage as National Provider of Menu ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Another Top Five for Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway
Another Top Five for Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway For Immediate Release June 3, 2006 By: Karla Watkins Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA Due to heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon in the Hampton Roads area, practice and qualifying were cancelled for tonight’s Coca-Cola 100 but Sandy Lemonds (track owner) an ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--June 5, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38002) has announced the addition of China Sourcing Reports: Tires to their offering. With hundreds of China suppliers, producing millions of tires each year, finding the most competitive and most cost-effective ones is a difficult j ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 5 -- The world's largest manufacturer of gas station equipment, Gilbarco Veeder-Root (Gilbarco), has announced a partnership with Gas Station TV (GSTV) to convert fuel stations nationwide into media centers. Gilbarco will install 20" high-definition, daylight viewable LCD monitors - with stereo sound - in ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 5 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has expanded its Commercial Highway product line to include new CentruStyle(TM) custom styled aluminum wheels for Class 7 & 8 tractors and over the highway trailers. Manufactured using a proprietary casting process, CentruStyle offers OE, ... Continue reading
Hella Electronics Unit Receives Ford World Excellence Award
PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 5 -- Hella Electronics' Flora, Ill., plant was one of 32 automotive supplier facilities that recently received Ford Motor Company's silver World Excellence Award for exemplary performance during 2005. The Hella plant, which produces vacuum motor assemblies for Ford, excelled in areas of product qu ... Continue reading
Honda R&D Company Selects think3's Technology and its Advanced R&D Team
TOKYO, June 5 -- think3, a leading supplier of industrial design and product development solutions, has been selected to work with Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the company responsible for next-generation automotive design development for one of the world's leading automotive, motorcycle and power product manufacturers who is c ... Continue reading
Hybrid Bucket Truck Highlights PECO's Alternate Fuel Fleet
PECO unveils hybrid bucket truck and showcases samples of all alternate fuel vehicles WHAT: A 45-ft. electric and diesel hybrid bucket truck (the first of its type in the area), compressed natural gas Ford F150 pickup truck, and Ford Hybrid Escape SUV will be on display highlighting PECO's ongoing commitment to the env ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Corporation Sponsors 'Rhythm on the River' With New MaxxForce Brand NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5 -- MaxxForce(TM) International Diesel Power will be in the heart of Music City sponsoring the "Rhythm on the River" three-day music series that is a part of the CMA Music Festival this June 8, 9 a ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Edwards, Petty Family Featured on Fox Sports Net Preview Show
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Edwards, Petty Family Featured on Fox Sports Net NASCAR Preview Show SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - For the eighth consecutive year, Northern California motor sports fans will be treated to a television show previewing the Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup event at Infin ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Strategic Research Institute's presents the 9th Annual Distressed Debt Investing Forum, scheduled for June 15-16 at the Marriott Marquis, in New York City. As part of the largest and longest running distressed debt series in the U.S., this year's carefully researched program will focus on: * Where t ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: AFS 2006 to Feature "Protecting Your Business From Fraud"
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=190743&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-23-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 5, 2006--While Porsches are accustomed to being stars of the road, the newest virtual Porsche model may very well become a star of the silver screen this summer. Disney-Pixar and Academy Award(R)-winning director John Lasseter have become virtual car engineers of sorts and have taken Porsche's flagship mo ... Continue reading
PPG Adds Third Olympic Interior Paint
PITTSBURGH--June 5, 2006--PPG Industries will expand its Olympic paint brand with the introduction next month of a third interior product. The new Olympic paint will feature a 15-year warranty and more than 1,200 colors. "We're delighted to expand our line of Olympic paints, providing customers with an even wider varie ... Continue reading
PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: High Price of Gasoline
ROUND-UP High Price of Gasoline (continued, 1 expert) Housing Market (continued, 2 experts) LEADS 1. Business: Rapid Increase Anticipated in Document Management Services 2. Business: Putting Customers at the Center of Your Business 3. Business: H-1b Cap Reached -- Expect Hardships 4. Finance: The Death Tax Never Dies 5 ... Continue reading
RC2(R) Corporation Launches Go Tools, a New Toy Vehicle and Tool Play System
OAK BROOK, Ill., June 5 -- RC2 Corporation today announced that it will be launching Go Tools(TM), a new toy vehicle and tool play system under its Learning Curve(R) brand. This unique system combines vehicle and tool play in an innovative format that gives kids the power to make custom moving vehicles and playsets wit ... Continue reading
REMINDER: NASCAR Drivers Test in Sonoma on Tuesday
**MEDIA OPPORTUNITY** NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Drivers Visit Infineon Raceway for West Series Test Session WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host a test for the NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series. A few NASCAR NEXTEL Cup regulars will participate in the West Series test session in advance of the upcoming Do ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--June 5, 2006--As part of a deal recently announced between Fox Entertainment Group and Apple, the first two seasons of the hit SPEED show Unique Whips is now available for purchase on the iTunes Music Store. "Unique Whips is one of the network's most popular shows with our younger audience," said Hunte ... Continue reading
Teamsters Approve Allied Strike if Company Voids Labor Contracts
Michigan Members Are First to Authorize Strike FLINT, Mich., June 5 -- On June 4, Teamster Local 332 unanimously approved a strike authorization against Allied Automotive Group in the event that bankruptcy court allows the vehicle-hauling company to reject its labor contracts. Allied Automotive Group is the primary sub ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif., June 5 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) announced today that the Company's management will make a presentation at the Lambert-Edwards RV & Manufactured Housing Investor Conference in New York City on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 9:15 A.M. Eastern Time. The Conference, which will be he ... Continue reading
ThyssenKrupp Budd Company Sells Aluminum Foundry Operations
TROY, Mich., June 5 -- ThyssenKrupp Budd Company, a leading supplier to the automotive industry, today announced the sale of its aluminum castings operations as part of a restructuring plan announced earlier this year. ThyssenKrupp Stahl Company, a subsidiary which produces aluminum castings at foundries in Kingsville ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--June 5, 2006--The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the leading trade association of third party logistics companies, has unveiled a Model Broker-Carrier Contract to promote best practices between brokers and carriers. The Model Contract is available on TIA's website (www.tianet.org) beg ... Continue reading
US Energy Initiatives Corporation Announces New Trading Symbol; Hybrid Fuel Systems Technology
TAMPA, Fla.--June 5, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI), a manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology referred to as Hybrid Fuel Systems, today announced it has been assigned a new trading symbol "USEI." Previously, the Company's secur ... Continue reading
25 Michigan-Based Companies Among the Nation's Top-Grossing Black-Owned Businesses
BLACK ENTERPRISE Issues 34th Annual Report on Black-Owned Businesses NEW YORK, June 5 -- Twenty-five Michigan-based companies are among the nation's leading black-owned businesses, according to the 34th annual BE 100s report issued by BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine. The BE 100s lists are widely recognized as the most respec ... Continue reading
Nine Florida-Based Companies Among the Nation's Top-Grossing Black-Owned Businesses
BLACK ENTERPRISE Issues 34th Annual Report on Black-Owned Businesses NEW YORK, June 5 -- Nine Florida-based companies are among the nation's leading black-owned businesses, according to the 34th annual BE 100s report issued by BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine. The BE 100s lists are widely recognized as the most respected meas ... Continue reading
Sherwood Food Distributors Renews and Expands Transportation Contract With Ryder
- Ryder to Provide More Than 250 Full Service Lease Units and Additional On-site Maintenance Services for Refrigerated Trailers - MIAMI, June 5 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that Sherwood Food Distributors, a privately held national dist ... Continue reading
EDISON, N.J.--June 5, 2006--3i Infotech (www.3i-infotech.com), a global provider of information technology solutions, will showcase its PREMIA integrated insurance management system for the third consecutive year at IASA 2006. Held in the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts on June 4-7, 2006, IASA is the i ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--June 5, 2006--In recognition of its high standards of operational safety, Chevron Global Marketing today announced Lima Transportes Ltda as the winner of its 2005 Carrier of the Year Award. Lima Transportes Ltda has worked with Chevron in Latin America since 2003, and was awarded Carrier of the Year ... Continue reading
General Motors Corp. Featured on ''The Global Learning Series''
DETROIT, Mich. & BOCA RATON, Fla.--June 5, 2006--General Motors, the largest direct, corporate user of landfill gas in the United States, is being featured this summer on television programs airing on public and cable television stations throughout the United States and on Voice of America programming internationally. ... Continue reading
Crash Data Confirms Child Safety Seats, Boosters Offer Survival Advantage to Child Passengers
PHILADELPHIA, June 5 -- A new study has found that children who were using child restraints were 28 percent less likely to be killed in a crash than children who were wearing seat belts alone. Published today in The Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, the research from the Center for Injury Research and Prev ... Continue reading
Stay Informed about the Latest Developments in World's Automotive Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 5, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37967 ) has announced the addition of World Automotive Manufacturing - June Issue to their offering. World Automotive Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the man ... Continue reading
Illinois Sees Dramatic Rise in Flood Damaged Cars Showing Up for Sale
Number of Cars with Flood Damage Nearly Doubled Since 2002; Illinois Consumers Need to be on the Lookout for Used Car Fraud CHICAGO, June 5 -- Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information, announced today that the number of flood damaged cars showing up for sale in Illinois has increased by 96% sinc ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Partners with CBS News' ''The Early Show'' on the Great American Vacation
FOREST CITY, Iowa--June 5, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc. is teaming up with CBS News' "The Early Show" in their summer travel promotion - the Great American Vacation. Two 2007 Winnebago View motor homes will be provided by Winnebago Industries for the transportation of the Early Show staff as they drive across the c ... Continue reading
Calls for Auto Executives to Reevaluate Warranty Repair Process
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--June 5, 2006--A recent survey by Manufacturing Insights (an IDC company), conducted among the nation's top manufacturing companies, reveals there are many unnecessary costs incurred after the initial warranty event is triggered. Warranty expert and research analyst, Joe Barkai, will unveil survey fin ... Continue reading
Prices High at the Pumps But Awareness and Use of Alternative Fuel Technologies Remains Low
CHICAGO, June 5 -- Despite record oil prices, concerns about global pollution levels and dependence on foreign energy, Americans' awareness and use of alternative fuel engine technologies is still fairly low, according to a recent Synovate survey. Synovate, a global market research firm, surveyed over 900 respondents i ... Continue reading
Visteon to Share Expertise at Auto Interiors Show June 7-8 in Detroit
Visteon Corporation brings comfort, connectivity and craftsmanship to vehicle interiors around the globe. On June 7 and 8, journalists can hear Visteon interiors experts share their insights as panelists at the 2006 Auto Interiors show at Cobo Center in Detroit. The Auto Interiors Show is considered the industry's defi ... Continue reading
Gas Station TV Launches National Media Network with Pre-eminent Partners
Market leaders unite to bring business strength and sustainability to exciting new venture Official company announcement to be made via Webcast DETROIT, June 5 -- Gas Station TV (GSTV) today formally launches its digital television network which will convert fuel stations nationwide into media centers. An IP-based digi ... Continue reading
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Tire Rated Tops 'Down Under'
AKRON, Ohio, June 5 -- All-round ultra-performance by Dunlop's award-winning SP Sport Maxx tire has gotten noticed again. This time, accolades are rolling in from Down Under. Wheels magazine, Australia's oldest and biggest-selling new-car bible, named the Dunlop ultra-performance tire as the "best all-rounder" among ni ... Continue reading
Subaru Northwest Region Sales Up 11% In May
Subaru Forester and Impreza sales rise as fuel efficiency, safety and performance are top of mind for car buyers in the Northwest PORTLAND, Ore., June 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc. reported a 13 percent rise in national May sales, over the same period last year, posting a total of 16,406 units. A major contributor to th ... Continue reading
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--June 5, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation joins National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) members, seven universities and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a new Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. In addition to $3 million ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Names MWW Group Lifestyle Public Relations Agency of Record
Agency to Spearhead Media Relations and Key Public Relations Initiatives in Support of Automotive Leader's New 'Lifestyle' Focus AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 5 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has appointed MWW Group as its lifestyle and entertainment public relations agency of record. In this role, ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Supply Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Optima Bus Corp.
SmarWave(TM) TPMS Improves Vehicle Safety and Performance RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 5 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Optima Bus Corporation has selected SmarTire to supply its tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on its buses, including those units that Optima will manufacture ... Continue reading
ATC Launches National Auto Auction Site
MENLO PARK, Calif.--June 5, 2006--AutoTradeCenter, Inc. (ATC), the leading online auction company for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced the launch of a new and vastly improved online auto auction site, ATC Open, a full-service online marketplace that allows licensed dealers to acqui ... Continue reading
Ralf Voss Named Senior Executive Vice President at Hella
LIPPSTADT, Germany, June 5 -- Ralf Voss has been named senior executive vice president for Hella KGaA Hueck & Company's electrical and electronics division. Voss will be responsible for development and manufacturing of driver- assistance systems, as well as body electronics. He also will coordinate the division's NAFTA ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires an Aftermarket Business and Two Recycled Parts Businesses
CHICAGO, June 5 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it has acquired an aftermarket business and two recycled parts businesses with aggregate 2005 revenue of approximately $20 million. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) We believe these busin ... Continue reading
Runner-up finish lifts Troy Coughlin (NMCA/JEG'S)
Runner-up finish lifts Troy Coughlin COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 3) -- Troy Coughlin recorded a runner-up finish Sunday at the Jeg's NMCA Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals at National Trail Raceway. It was the best result of the Denso Spark Plugs Pro Street season for the former NHRA Pro Stock star and will certainly lift him in ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Rates Toyota Rav4 Tops In Tests Of Six Sport-Utility Vehicles
RAV4 outpoints the highly-rated Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester YONKERS, NY â The newly-redesigned Toyota RAV4 emerged as Consuumer Reportsââ¬â¢ top-rated small sport-utility vehicle following tests of six SUVs for the July issue. The latest generation RAV4 earned an ââ¬ÅExcellentââ ; ;¬??? ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Presentation to City of Chicago
WHAT: Presentation of a Ford Escape Hybrid taxi evaluation vehicle to the City of Chicago WHERE: Museum of Science and Industry: 57 St. and Lake Shore Dr., Chicago WHEN: Thursday, June 8: 10 to 11 a.m. - Private media presentation and luncheon * 11 - 12:30 p.m. - Media tours of MSI "Frogs" exhibit * 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Esc ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Tax Credits for Hybrids
Buyers are Eligible for Federal Tax Credits Ranging From $1,300 for Accord Hybrid to $2,100 for Civic Hybrid TORRANCE, Calif., June 5 -- Customers who purchase a new 2006 Honda hybrid vehicle on or after January 1, 2006, may be eligible for federal tax credits ranging from $1,300 to $2,100 when they file their 2006 tax ... Continue reading
INGOLSTADT, Germany - June 4, 2006: This is a cult car, an icon â right from the day it made its debut, in autumn 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupe segment by storm, sharpening up the brand's profile in the process. Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut. The new TT Coupe embo ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- June 9 & June 16 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18TH ANNUAL SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL Hosted by Reese Wholesale SPRINT CARS $3000 TO WIN PLUS LAP PRIZE MONEY PLUS - O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS MODIFIE ... Continue reading
Ford of Brazil Leads Ethanolizing
By Mike Ureel, FCN DEARBORN, June 5, 2006 (FCN) -- Brazil is a world leader in the adoption of an ethanol fuel economy -- more than 75 percent of all new vehicles sold in Brazil are flex-fuel -- and Ford of Brazil is tapping into the market with plans to grow its offering of flex-fuel vehicles. After nearly three decad ... Continue reading
Ford Promoting Ethanol as Alternative Fuel
By John Fossen, FCN DEARBORN, June 5, 2006 -- More than a century after Henry Ford built his ethanol-powered quadricycle, the renewable energy source is making a comeback -- big time -- and Ford Motor Company is a leader in its resurgence. By year's end, Ford plans to have nearly 2 million ethanol-capable vehicles on t ... Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y.--June 5, 2006-- Drivers Involved in Crashes Report Spending Four Days' Time Managing Claims/Repair Process; New Service from Progressive Cuts That Down to 15 Minutes More than 11,300 car accidents happen in the Albany metropolitan area each year - that's about 215 a week and 30 a day. And, while nearly hal ... Continue reading
Global Vacuum, Inc. Acquires Plasti-Vac, Inc. and Adopts Name Change
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 5 -- Global Vacuum, Inc. today announced that it has acquired all of the assets of Charlotte, N.C.-based Plasti-Vac, Inc. (PVI) and changed its name to PlastiVac, Inc. PVI manufactures vacuum-forming and thermoforming equipment that is used to mold thousands of different products, including spas, ... Continue reading
Houston's mission from Watkins Glen victory to Le Mans
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Live audio webcast Tuesday night for RoC Dirt Mod Tour's South Region
Live audio webcast Tuesday night for RoC Dirt Mod Tour's South Region "All New" Big Diamond Raceway to play host to Modifieds and Sportsman For Immediate Release June 4, 2006 By Shawn T. Wood SELINSGROVE, PA - The Dirt Track Channel website will carry live flag-to-flag coverage of Tuesday's night's Race of Champions (R ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile -Bourdais Bags First Oval Win race story, photos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Contact: Jim Tretow, VP Media & Comm., <mailto:jtretow@milwaukeemile.com> jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 BOURDAIS BAGS TIME WARNER CABLE ROAD RUNNER 225 AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE MILWAUKEE (June 4)— Race day at The Milwaukee Mile may have started out lik ... Continue reading
Pic from Jaguar Wine Country Classic
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Rocketsports Racing Milwaukee Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI FINISHES FIRST OVAL RACE IN THE TOP TEN WEST ALLIS, Wisc. (June 4, 2006) – The key to successfully completing any oval race in the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powere ... Continue reading
Raphael Matos Fights Conditions in Indy Pro Series Return
Raphael Matos Fights Conditions in Indy Pro Series Return WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., June 4, 2006 - Young Brazilian phenom Raphael Matos (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) returned to the IRL Indy Pro Series this weekend for the Corning 100 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. The event marked the second weekend and third race that th ... Continue reading
IFT and Leading Coconut Oil Producer CIIF Will Develop Biofuels for Philippines
ST. LOUIS--June 4, 2006--International Fuel Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IFUE) and CIIF Oil Mills Group of the Philippines, the world's largest coconut producer, have begun a research and development program to expand the use of coconut oil in biofuels blended with diesel fuel. CIIF Oil Mills Group accounts for more than 40 ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Honors 2006 Five/Four Diamond Establishments
AURORA, Ill., June 5 -- AAA Chicago congratulates area 2006 AAA Five and Four Diamond hotels and restaurants. Recipients underwent rigorous review and met the highest standards in quality and service to earn AAA's exclusive, top Diamond ratings. For 2006, only eight area establishments carry the illustrious Five-Diamon ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, June 4 (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler is leaning towards launching its Smart minicar in the United States, DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said in a newspaper interview on Sunday. "At the moment, the tendency is clearly positive," Zetsche said in an interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine ... Continue reading
Contact with Back Marker Nets 16th Place Finish for Andretti
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Herta Finishes 13th at Watkins Glen in XM Satellite Radio Machine
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USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3-4, 2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - Knoxville Raceway - "Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Don Droud Jr. (#4 Klatt), 2. Teddy Beach (#125 Beach), 3. ... Continue reading
Kanaan, Team 7-Eleven Place 11th at Watkins Glen
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Tough Day Leaves Franchitti with 14th Place Finish
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Ross' Byrnes Wins Jaguar Wine Country Classic in Sonoma
ATTN. EDITOR: Action image of Tom Byrnes to follow in another file. AGATE AT BOTTOM OF FILE Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Ross' Byrnes Takes Second Consecutive Win at Jaguar Wine Country Classic SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Ross' Tom Byrnes continued his winning ways on Sunday at Infineon Raceway with a ... Continue reading
BOURDAIS DOMINATES! EARNS FOURTH VICTORY OF THE SEASON IN MILWAUKEE MONTREAL (June 4, 2006) - Frenchman Sébastien Bourdais kept the momentum going in the Champ Car World Series by earning his fourth consecutive victory of the season earlier today at the fabled Milwaukee Mile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Newman Haas dr ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Milwaukee Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI FINISHES FIRST OVAL RACE IN THE TOP TEN WEST ALLIS, Wisc. (June 4, 2006) â The key to successfully completing any oval race in the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Pow ... Continue reading
Powerlock International Corp. Retains Entertainment Mogul Jeff Wald
COSTA MESA, Calif.--June 4, 2006--Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce an alliance with Jeff Wald Entertainment Inc. to increase brand awareness and add major national distribution channels for the Power Lock anti-theft device. Rick Fass, president of Powerlock International Corp., s ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from BIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY, BRAINERD, MINN. Sunday, June 04, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 DREHER, CHESTERMAN OUTPACE THE COMPETITION AT BIR BRAINERD, Minn. - NHRA West Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors ... Continue reading
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Flying Lizard Completes Successful Test Day at Le Mans June 4, 2006--Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France--The Flying Lizard Motorsports No. 80 Porsche had a successful run at today's tes ... Continue reading
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