Nissan and Habitat for Humanity Build Houses With Energy-Saving Features
Nissan providing $1 million and employee volunteers to Habitat programs this year NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5 -- Habitat for Humanity International and Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) announced today the renewal of an annual $1 million partnership. Through the partnership, Nissan will fund the construction of affordable h ... Continue reading
BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System Featured in 2009 Dodge Journey
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 5 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover offers BorgWarner's award-winning Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system as an option for drivers who value performance, fuel economy and stability. Based on Chrysler's global D-segment platform, the Dodge Journey blends the capability o ... Continue reading
National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing on Road Safety With Stephen C. Owings
WASHINGTON, June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the National Press Club: National Press Club "NEWSMAKER" Media Briefing Monday, June 16, 2008 10:00 a.m. National Press Club (Zenger Room) Stephen C. Owings, Co-founder of Road Safe America Will discuss Slowing Down Trucks to Save Gas and Li ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Second-year changes to a new car are usually minor, limited to trim and option variations. And with the second-generation Volvo S80, there are the usual small interior and exterior changes. There is also a bit more. There is a completely new model, the S80 T6 AWD. As might be guess ... Continue reading
When Buying a Gas Guzzler Makes Sense
Washington DC June 5, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the gasoline-price-induced collapse of the SUV market presents a quandary for consumers. With gas at $4 a gallon, SUVs no longer make affordable commuter vehicles. But at the same time, they've never been cheaper. The Wall Street Journal reports that manufa ... Continue reading
Navistar Appoints Smurfit-Stone President and COO Steven J. Klinger to Board of Directors
WARRENVILLE, Ill., June 5 -- The board of directors of Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) appointed Steven J. Klinger, president and chief operating officer, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation , as a new director effective as of June 2, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070129/SMURFI ... Continue reading
National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Americade to Save Lives
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y., June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Life-saving highway driving tips were presented today as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour by top professional truck drivers. The 2008 Americade motorcycle rally provided the perfect backdrop for the elite group o ... Continue reading
1. In Case You Missed It: Vitor Meira and Ana Beatriz teleconference: IndyCar Series driver Vitor Meira and Firestone Indy Lights driver Ana Beatriz were guests on todayâs Indy Racing League teleconference. Background on Vitor Meira: Vitor Meira is in his sixth full season in the IndyCar Series, driving for Panthe ... Continue reading
JEGS racer Kenny Wallace races to fourth place at Prelude to the Dream
ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 4) -- NASCAR superstar Kenny Wallace drove his JEGS.com Late Model Stock Car to a strong fourth-place finish Wednesday night at the annual Prelude to the Dream charity race at Eldora Speedway. The 2005 Prelude champion started 10th in the field of 25 racing all-stars and managed to climb six spots ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview for the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen Grand-Am Race
After four sprint races in a row the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series returns to endurance mode, as the teams converge at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York for the Sahlenâs Six Hours of the Glen race, June 7, 2008. This weekendâs race will be the first endurance race since the Krohn Ra ... Continue reading
MIS, SPEED CHANNEL GIVING AWAY 500 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES GARAGE PASSES
BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 4, 2008) â âCreating lasting memories for every person, every timeâ is a long-standing commitment Michigan International Speedway has made to its fans. For the June 13-15 LifeLock 400 race weekend, the commitment to create memories will be taken up a notch. To celebrate Michigan Int ... Continue reading
Peter Cunningham Has the World Challenge Competition Numbered
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 4, 2008) - The numbers speak for themselves: 168 starts, 31 wins, 30 poles, four-time Champion. And those are just Peter Cunninghamâs World Challenge stats. Heâs won three more SCCA Pro Racing Championships, ice racing championships, rally championships, the 2000 BMW Sports Trophy (fi ... Continue reading
Repeat Sahlen's Win Would Be First Rolex Series Glen Triple and First Victory of 2008
WATKINS GLEN, NY (June 4, 2008) â Defending Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will be seeking a record third consecutive win at Watkins Glen International â and their first victory of the 2008 season â when the green flag drops ... Continue reading
June 28 IndyCar Race at Richmond Features SunTrust Charity Challenge
ATLANTA (June 4, 2008) â In celebration of the overwhelming success of the My Cause charitable campaign, race fans in Virginia can help their favorite charity to the tune of up to $20,000 by correctly picking the winner of the June 28 SunTrust Indy Challenge IndyCar Series event at Richmond (Va.) International Rac ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Wins Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway
ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 4, 2008) â Tony Stewart dominated the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream dirt late model race Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio by leading all 30 laps en route to his second victory in the prestigious charity event. Stewart, who owns Eldora, passed pole-sitter Kevin Harvick on t ... Continue reading
TomTom Declares the Public Offer for All Shares in Tele Atlas Unconditional
Shareholders Who Have Not Yet Tendered Their Shares Can Tender Their Shares In A Post-Acceptance Period Starting 6 June 2008 Ending 26 June 2008 AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 5 -- With reference to the press release dated 2 June 2008, TomTom and Tele Atlas jointly announce that TomTom declares the recommended public ... Continue reading
TomTom Announces Management Changes to Reflect the New Structure of the Group
CONCORD, Mass., June 5 -- -- TomTom proposes to appoint Alain De Taeye as a member of the Management Board of TomTom -- Tele Atlas proposes to appoint Bill Henry as CEO of Tele Atlas -- Alexander Ribbink will step down as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Management Board of TomTom on his own request -- A ... Continue reading
Company Affirms Guidance for FY 2008 Sales and Adjusted EBITDA NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 5 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported substantially higher sales, adjusted EBITDA, core operating earnings, and liquidity for the first fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. "Hayes Lemmerz continues to show steady year ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Outlines New Frontier of Intelligent Safety
PARIS, June 5 -- Mortefontaine Test Track -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today outlined how its portfolio of intelligent safety systems can support vehicle manufacturers in meeting the challenge of reducing both the impact of traffic accidents and emissions. The Company's 'Cognitive Safety Systems' help protect drive ... Continue reading
TRW Delivers Integrated Safety to Lancia Delta Including Video Based Lane Guide System
PARIS, June 5 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today unveiled a range of intelligent safety systems supplied to Lancia's new Delta. TRW supplies Lancia with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), video based lane departure warning and Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) systems with steering torque control functionality - ... Continue reading
Deadline: July 11, 2008 (midnight, MST) WASHINGTON, June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc. are seeking artwork from young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, living within the U.S. "Green Light" encourages artists to consider the motivations behind their work and the infinite poss ... Continue reading
Driven By Doubt - Americans Lack Confidence in Car Costs and Care
DriverSide and Kelton Research Release Details Regarding a New Survey on Consumers and Automobile Maintenance SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 -- DriverSide has teamed with Kelton Research in surveying consumers on automobile maintenance. Rising gas prices, a faltering economy and a poor job market mean more and more people are p ... Continue reading
Shift Dad's Gift Into High Gear This Father's Day
Jiffy Lube Gift Card Provides Convenience and Safe Driving Peace of Mind HOUSTON, June 5 -- Many children have fond memories of sage advice that Dad offered while they were growing up. "My Dad taught me everything about cars before I could step foot behind the wheel," said Beth McGlynn from Boston. "I learned how to ch ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Reveals Advanced Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
PARIS, June 5 -- Mortefontaine Test Track -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the development of its latest intelligent safety system -- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The system can potentially mitigate the severity of accidents and therefore help reduce the dangers to drivers and passengers. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On June 10, Midwest Research Institute (MRI) will present its prestigious Trustee Citation Award to General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner for his visionary leadership in developing sustainable transportation by aggressively driving a strategy for energy diversi ... Continue reading
Cox Enterprises and Manheim Turn On Water Conservation Center in Atlanta
ATLANTA, June 5 -- Cox Enterprises and Manheim, a Cox subsidiary and the world's largest provider of vehicle remarketing services, turned on one of the most advanced wastewater treatment systems in Atlanta earlier today. Faced with a severe water shortage in the state, Manheim Georgia's Water Conservation Center provid ... Continue reading
Shell blends next-gen biofuel into Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race
Shell blends next generation biofuel into Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race Shell is demonstrating its commitment to fuels innovation and the development of sustainable, low-carbon fuels with the blending of BTL (Biomass to Liquids) into its Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel at the 24 Hours of ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Productivity at Benchmark Levels, According to Harbour Report(TM) North America 2008
- Nearly 14 labor hours per unit or a 31.4 percent improvement since 2001 - Total labor hours per vehicle tied for top ranking at 30.37 - Chrysler plants take top honors in Assembly and Engine categories AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 5 -- Chrysler LLC announced today that its manufacturing productivity has improved by 31.4 ... Continue reading
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $6.6 million Grant to Assist Michigan Auto Workers
WASHINGTON, June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $6.6 million grant, with an initial release of $2,475,000, to the state of Michigan to provide assistance to workers affected by statewide closures and layoffs in the automotive industry. This release follows another recent Lab ... Continue reading
Citroen's Superminis - Shiny and new for the summer
Citroën has revealed details about exciting changes to its C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel line up which introduce fresh style features and a choice of upgraded trims with new equipment and body colours. ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia: Design of Opel's Future
The design of the Insignia takes Opel to a new level, showcasing the brand's new confidence with a bold, dynamic and sophisticated car. Understanding the concepts and cues that went into the creation of Insignia is vital to appreciating the driving experience. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Expert Tepee supports South Yorkshire Police in 'Operation Octave'
South Yorkshire Police has recruited a new Expert to support its Firearms Support Group's, 'Operation Octave'. A Peugeot Expert to be precise, in 2.0HDi Tepee form with nine seats, has joined the team as it embarks on a tour of secondary schools in South Yorkshire, warning pupils of the dangers connected with carrying ... Continue reading
The SEAT-UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Chair in Sustainable Innovation and Design has successfully completed its first year with the first class of students trained in the application of CATIA V5 industrial design and development to the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
The Renault Group was one step ahead of the world vehicle market when it launched the Logan program in 2004. Designed and developed for full-markets, it significantly boosted Renault presence outside Europe and enabled the Group to enter new markets such as India and Iran. At the end of 2007, 35% of Group sales came fr ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful auto brands in this year's customer survey conducted by U.S. market research institute J.D. Power. The Stuttgart car brand receives two gold awards for the highest vehicle quality in their respective market segments, and is also honoured for the world's best production plant. ... Continue reading
Pirelli's P6000 Wins 2008 Wheels Tyre Test (AUS)
Pirelli's P6000 passenger tyre has taken the honours in the 195/60R15 (small / medium car) section of the 2008 Wheels Magazine Tyre Test. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin appoints new Vice President and General Manager of Aston Martin North America
Aston Martin today announces that it has appointed Julian Jenkins as Vice President and General Manager of Aston Martin North America based at the company's regional headquarters in Irvine, California. ... Continue reading
New Renault Fleet for Motorsport Vision Circuits
The new fleet, which was unveiled this week, includes fourteen New Twingo GTs for MotorSport Vision's innovative YoungDrive experience. The Twingo is Renault's all-new small car launched at the end of last year and will give youngsters aged 14 to 17 the opportunity to learn basic driving skills before gaining their pro ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Garner Key Awards in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
TWO NEW NORTH AMERICAN PLANTS EARN GOLD & SILVER AWARDS WITH FEWEST DEFECTS TORRANCE, Calif., June 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., and Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, North America (TEMA) today garnered key awards in the 2008 J. D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM), announced at a press ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata Wins Award for Interior Design
DETROIT, June 4 -- The 2009 Hyundai Sonata was named an "Interior of the Year" award winner in the category of "Best Redesign" at the annual "Auto Interior of the Year Awards" conducted by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. "This award is particularly gratifying for our team," said Dan Vivian, director of Design Engineering. " ... Continue reading
Mazda is the Most-Improved Brand in 2008 J. D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
- MX-5 ranks highest in class - IRVINE, Calif., June 4 -- Among other quality findings in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released today, Mazda was noted as the most-improved brand, improving an impressive 22 percent, or 36 fewer problems-per-100 vehicles compared to 2007, while ranki ... Continue reading
Latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study from the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz receives three awards for initial quality STUTTGART, Germany, June 4 -- Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful auto brands in this year's Initial Quality Study conducted by U.S. market research company J.D. Power and Associates. The Stuttgart car brand receives two model awards for the highest vehicl ... Continue reading
MAZDA5 Earns Ward's AutoWorld's Interior of the Year Award
IRVINE, Calif., June 4 -- Coming on the heels of best-ever sales in April and May, the 2008 MAZDA5 has been named Ward's AutoWorld's "Interior of the Year" in the "Popular Priced Truck" category. Thirty-six outstanding vehicle interiors representing 13 manufacturers competed for top honors in the annual competition. Ov ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Acquires 32 Properties, More than 25% of its Dealership Locations
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that certain of its subsidiaries have closed on the acquisition of 32 real estate properties in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas from affiliates of Au ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Urges Veto of Permit Bill That Allows Motorcycle Riders to Go Without Helmets
DEARBORN, Mich., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA Michigan today (June 4) urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would enable motorcyclists to ride without their helmets on Michigan roads. In their latest bid to rid riders of their helmets, special interest groups in Lansing have proposed a perm ... Continue reading
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