Ford To Participate in MainFirst Bank Frankfurt Auto Show IAA Investor & Analyst Conference 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 5 -- On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Lewis Booth, Ford Motor Company executive vice president overseeing Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group (PAG), will participate in the MainFirst Bank Frankfurt Auto Show IAA Investor & Analyst Conference 2007. The presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Frankfurt ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Kalifornien, September 5 -- Quantum Technologies und Fisker Coachbuild LLC geben die Gründung des Gemeinschaftsunternehmens Fisker Automotive Inc., einem grünen amerikanischen Hersteller erstklassiger Autos, bekannt. Fisker Automotive wird eine Reihe umweltfreundlicher erstklassiger Autos anbieten. Im Januar ... Continue reading
Joint Venture Signed to Build AVEC Powered Consumer Car and Race Car
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 5 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced today the signing of 50-50 Joint Venture agreement with Emirates International Capital Advisory of Dubai United Arab Emirates for production of an AVEC powered consumer automobile and a separate twin engine race car ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Sept. 5 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced with Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) that NAVTEQ Traffic RDS (Radio Data System) is now available as a standard, lifetime traffic service in all 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class an ... Continue reading
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<http://jidba.com/templates/biz_blue/images/header.jpg> Dear Web Master, JIDBA <http://www.jidba.com/> is a new SEO Friendly World Travel Directory and offers FREE submission to all travel related sites. With a simple registration, name & e-mail, you can add and manage as many travel sites you want. You get one way lin ... Continue reading
Advanced Technology & Design Brings Rapid Casting to DiMora's $2 Million Automobile
Natalia's 1200-Horsepower Volcano V16 is the First Engine to use Patternless Castings in a Production Environment HIGHLAND, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Advanced Technology & Design Inc. (ATD), a Detroit-based company, has entered into a technical partnership with DiMora Motorcar of Palm Springs, California. ATD will develop and ... Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results
MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) , a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems, today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended July 28, 2007. Results for the period showed significant growth in revenue and income from operations compared to the same p ... Continue reading
Aimbridge Lending Solutions Releases AimbridgeConnect 2.0
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Aimbridge® Lending Solutions, an integrated provider of multi-channel, multi-lender auto buying and lending services, announced the release of its second-generation workflow management platform, AimbridgeConnect™ 2.0. The platform, which was recently enhanced to offer direct, indirect and Web-based ... Continue reading
Air News Release: New Fuel Economy Stickers to Help Consumers Make More Informed Decisions
News for Release: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* * *New Fuel Economy Stickers to Help Consumers Make More Informed Decisions* Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 5, 2007) To more clearly and fully convey fuel economy information to ... Continue reading
Alex Garcia Sets Sights On Richmond
Alex Garcia Sets Sights On Richmond RICHMOND, Virginia (September 5, 2007) - - This weekend marks an important turning point for Transnet Racing as driver Alex Garcia will attempt to make his first NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) start on an oval track. Garcia, who made his Busch Series debut at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ... Continue reading
Analyse This Strategic Guide to the North American Automotive Aftermarket
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67468) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report Strategic Guide to the North American Automotive Aftermarket to their offering. The Frost & Sullivan research service titled Strategic Guide to the North American Automotive Aft ... Continue reading
BBDC Named Chief Sponsor of 2007 China Open
BEIJING, September 5 -- - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Announced Official Car of China Open Today, Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBDC), together with China Open Promotion Limited, formally announce Mercedes-Benz E-Class the official car for 2007 China Open. This means, in the half month from Sept. 8, Merce ... Continue reading
BBDC Named Chief Sponsor of 2007 China Open
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Announced Official Car of China Open BEIJING, Sept. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Today, Beijing Benz- DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBDC), together with China Open Promotion Limited, formally announce Mercedes-Benz E-Class the official car for 2007 China Open. This means, in the half month from ... Continue reading
Race: Emerson Radio 250 on Friday, September 7, 2007 Track: Richmond International Raceway (RIR) Location: Richmond, Va. CGRFS Busch Media Contact at Richmond: Angie Copen, No. 41 Memorex Dodge and No. 42 Memorex Dodge Teams Bryan Clauson and the No. 41 Memorex Dodge Team Facts: * Clauson to make NASCAR Debut this week ... Continue reading
Race: Chevy Rock & Roll 400, September 8 Track: Richmond International Raceway (.750-mile oval) Location: Richmond, Va. CGRFS Media Contacts at Richmond International Raceway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Kelby Krauss, No. 40 Energizer Dodge Angie Copen, No. 41 Memorex Dodge Patrick Roge ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Patrick Rogers at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 CHIP GANASSI RACING AND ENERGIZER EXTEND PARTNERSHIP, NO. 40 TO FEATURE ENERGIZER PAINT SCHEME FOR SELECT RACES IN '07 CONCORD, N.C. (September 5, 2007) - Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. (CGR), and Energ ... Continue reading
Circuit City Launches the Parrot Car Kit Line Nationwide
AUSTIN, Texas--Parrot, Inc. (Paris:PARRO) today announced that one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the world, Circuit City, has launched nationwide the company’s hands-free Bluetooth® car kit line. Three Parrot car kit models, the Parrot CK3000 Evolution, Parrot CK3100 LCD and Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR, ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Declares Cash Dividend for Third Quarter 2007
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Sept. 5 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) announced its Board of Directors declared the cash dividend for its fiscal third quarter of 2007 of $0.07 per share, to be paid on Sept. 28, 2007 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 17, 2007. "This is our eleventh consecutive quarterly cas ... Continue reading
Coors Brewing Company Will Not Return To Sponsor No.40 Car In 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kelby Krauss at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 COORS BREWING COMPANY WILL NOT RETURN TO SPONSOR NO.40 CAR IN 2008 CONCORD, N.C. (September, 5 2007)-Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) and Coors Brewing Company announced today that Coors Ligh ... Continue reading
Coors National 200 Race of Kings Weekend is Here! - LVS 09/05/07
Coors National Kings Weekend Ready to Invade Valley of Speed This Friday and Saturday, September 7th & 8th by: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: The first of leg of the 200 lap Triple Crown takes place this weekend at the legendary high banks, Lebanon Valley Speedway. The DirtCar® Series Stars and cars begin the grueli ... 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 $0.03 per pound ($0.066/kg). The increase will be effective 10/1/2007 for all shipments of melamine sold within the NAFTA region. Corporate Profile Cytec Industries Inc. is a global specialty chemicals and ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--The North American automotive navigation system market's robust growth rate, irrespective of high system prices currently, is a testament to the strong consumer demand for value-added navigation systems. This is generating rational optimism in the navigation industry regarding the long-term revenue g ... Continue reading
Dodge Donates Dover International Speedway NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Tickets to the USO
USO Distributes 3,000 Tickets Free to Military Families ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dodge, the title sponsor of the Sept. 23 "Dodge Dealers 400" NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway, and the USO are distributing 3,000 free race tickets to military families to enjoy the up ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67341) has announced the addition of European Fleet Lessor Profiler to their offering. Introduction The European market for fleet leasing and management has witnessed high levels of consolidation in recent years. Europe's 15 largest inter ... Continue reading
WINNSBORO, Texas--The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that Jeremy and Heidi Crow filed today a wrongful death lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation based on the death of their nine-year old son Jeremy Todd (“J.T.”) Crow. On June 22, 2007, J.T. Crow was an innocent, belted ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Awards $2.1 Million Network Contract to New Edge Networks
VANCOUVER, Wash.--New Edge Networks said it received a $2.1 million contract to build and manage a private network for FinishMaster Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST), one of the largest national independent distributor of automotive paints. Installation is underway. Building on an existing business relationship, New Edge Network ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2006-A-F
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings affirms the following ratings to AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2006-A-F: --Class A-2 notes at 'AAA'; --Class A-3 notes at 'AAA'; --Class A-4 notes at 'AAA'. AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust is supported by a note guaranty insurance policy from Financial Security Assurance, Inc ... Continue reading
Freescale Announces Henri Richard as Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor today announced Henri Richard as its senior vice president, chief sales and marketing officer. Henri, the former chief sales & marketing officer at AMD, brings thirty years of experience in sales, marketing, services and business development to Freescale. His broad-based experienc ... Continue reading
Gain Insight into the World of Worldwide Automobile Wholesale with This Comprehensive Report
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67404) has announced the addition of “2007 Worldwide Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale Report” to their offering. The Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale report features 2007 current and 2008 forecast estimates on the size of th ... Continue reading
HARBIN, China, Sept. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or "the Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a technology-oriented market leader in product development and integrated production tailored to customer applications in linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, specialty micro-motors for ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Signs with Planalytics to Provide Business Weather Intelligence
WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 5 -- Planalytics, Inc. announced today that Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, has recently contracted for its Business Weather Intelligence(SM) services. Planalytics provides an understanding of the correlation between past weather patterns and sales his ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Cautions Students, Parents and Faculty Back-To-School Season Tempts Car Thieves
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 5 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) encourages students, parents and school faculty to outsmart thieves by taking extra precautions to protect their vehicles and property from auto theft during the back-to-school season. According to the most recent Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) an ... Continue reading
Hospitals Ask Governor Crist to Address State Budget Impacts of No-Fault's Sunset
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Editor's note: Today, the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) and the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida (SNHAF) delivered a letter to Governor Charlie Crist warning that the expiration of no-fault auto insurance has a direct impact on the state budget and, ther ... Continue reading
Insight Equity Acquires Atwood Mobile Products
SOUTHLAKE, Texas & ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Insight Equity I L.P. (âInsightâ), the Dallas, Texas-area private equity firm, and DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (OTC:DRRAQ) announced the close of the sale of DURAâs Atwood Mobile Products division to Insight Equity I L.P for $160.2 million. Insight made the ac ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 9 -- iPhone2, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPHE) today announced a Term Sheet in which the Company will acquire the 51% of The Clearband Group of Companies, with an option on the remaining 49%. iPhone2 has taken over managerial control of the Companies as of this date. This acquisition includes over $3,500 ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that Kirk Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present at the Wachovia Securities Global Transportation and Packaging Conference on Monday, September 10 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). The conference will be presented to the investment ... Continue reading
Jiggered Restart Costs Bean Top-10 In DuQuoin
Jiggered Restart Costs Bean Top-10 In DuQuoin DUQUOIN, Illinois (September 5, 2007) - - Dexter Bean looked well on his way to his 10th top-10 finish of the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series season Monday afternoon at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, but a jolted restart inside five laps to go cost Bean dearly forcing the BlackJack ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 5 -- John Bailey & Associates Public Relations, Inc. has signed a three year agreement with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to continue as its public relations agency of record through 2010. "John Bailey & Associates is proud we are part of such a fantastic team of contractors, med ... Continue reading
Kubota and Land Pride Announce New Strategic Alliance Marketing Agreement
TORRANCE, Calif.--Kubota Tractor Corporation and Land Pride announce a strategic alliance to market Land Pride implements that are performance-matched to Kubota tractors. Participating Kubota dealerships in the U.S. will offer Land Pride implements to sell with Kubota tractors – particularly 3-point implements such a ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third-quarter 2007 financial results and related matters on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 -- International calls 1-706-679-3323 The aud ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Sept. 5 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it has received clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 ("HSR"), in connection with its pending acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. The waiting period under HSR expired at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on September 4, ... Continue reading
LMWW Holdings, Inc. Acquires a Controlling Interest in Legend Motors Worldwide, Inc.
LAWTON, Mich.--LMWW Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LMWW), a Florida corporation, has acquired the majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Legend Motors Worldwide, Inc., a privately-held Nevada corporation. As a result, Legend Motors Worldwide has become a majority-owned subsidiary of LMWW Holdings, Inc. and shall ... Continue reading
Maintenance Firm Goes Green and Saves Green With Switch to Hybrid Cars
BAY SHORE, N.Y., Sept. 5 -- Laro Service Systems, Inc., a multi-services conglomerate located here, is switching its fleet of executive vehicles from gas-guzzling luxury cars and SUVs to Toyota Prius gas- electric hybrids. The move will eventually save them as much as $12,000 a month in fuel costs while reducing CO2 an ... Continue reading
Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Racing Record Top-15 in Gateway
Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Racing Record Top-15 in Gateway MADISON, Illinois (September 5, 2007) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Michelle Theriault recorded a career best finish in this past Friday’s Gateway ARCA 150 in an event where patience and determination paid off for the driver of the No. 37 GLOCK Chev ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Features Danica Patrick as Guest Test Driver
LOS ANGELES--The October issue of MOTOR TREND, the world’s leading automotive authority, explores the connection between cylinder-driven horsepower and speed by giving IndyCar sensation Danica Patrick the keys to a few of the world’s most desirable supercars. Now on newsstands everywhere, “The Science of Speed” ... Continue reading
New AnyTrack GPS Devices Track Assets Indoors, Outdoors or Hidden
AnyTrack GPS-130 Combines Extensive Battery Life with Award-Winning Technology of AnyTrack GPS-100 Model IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5 -- AnyTrack, Inc., a premium, wireless location service provider of GPS tracking products and services, announced two enhanced GPS tracking devices for business and consumer markets: the GPS- ... Continue reading
New Nissan Titan Racing Machine Wins Again at WSORR Labor Day Crandon, Wisconsin Event
- Nissan Motorsports-backed Racers Take Five Podiums in Three Classes at Crandon; PRO 4x4 Nissan Titan Racing Truck Scores Eight Podium Finishes Out of Ten 2007 WSORR Events - NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 5 -- Carl Renezeder proved the strength of his new-for-2007 Nissan Titan-bodied PRO 4x4 racing machine with a dominating ... Continue reading
News From USW: USW Activist to Testify at U.S.-China Commission Hearing
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.--News From USW: Members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hear testimony in Raleigh on Thursday from a United Steelworkers local union leader, representing workers here who produce 50,000 tires a day. During a commission hearing at the University of North Carolina in Chap ... Continue reading
Office Depot to Put One Lucky Winner in the Driver’s Seat of a Roush Stage 3 Mustang
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--Office Depot a leading global provider of office products and services, and the official office products partner of NASCAR, is offering fans a unique opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Mustang as part of its new “Worklife Rewards Sweepstakes.” This car has a special paint scheme th ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Returns To Top-10 In DuQuoin
Patrick Sheltra Returns To Top-10 In DuQuoin DUQUOIN, Illinois (September 5, 2007) - - After a tough showing this past Friday night at Gateway International Raceway, Patrick Sheltra redeemed himself by spending the weekend competing on the dirt. His weekend would extend over to Monday’s traditional Labor Day eve ... Continue reading
Penton’s FleetSeek Releases 2007 Private Fleet Directory
NEW YORK--FleetOwner’s FleetSeek® data products group, a leading provider of data on the trucking industry, today announced the release of its new 2007-2008 edition of the Private Fleet Directory, part of FleetSeek’s Web-accessible suite of industry contact information and fleet demographics databases. This unique ... Continue reading
P&F Industries Extends Share Repurchase Program
MELVILLE, N.Y.--P&F Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq GM:PFIN) today announced that its Board of Directors has extended the time during which the Company may purchase shares of Class A Common Stock under its share repurchase program by an additional year to September 30, 2008. The Company is authorized to purchase up to 150,000 ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E Hexagon Metrology Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc, (860) 399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Hexagon Metrology Marketing Contact: Bill Fetter, Hexagon Metrology, Inc., (920) 906-7514, william.fetter@hexagonmetrology.com Link to Press Release: http://www.hexagonmetrolog ... Continue reading
Private-Carrier Fleets Turn to FullFleet.com to Recruit, Retain Drivers
DALLAS--Vertical Alliance Group Inc. today announced that 11 new trucking companies have signed with FullFleet.com during the first six months of 2007, including Jack in the Box, Tree of Life, Inc. and BOC Gases. The recruiting Web site connects private-carrier fleets with truckers, aiming to increase driver retention ... Continue reading
RedPrairie to Open Additional US Data Centers to Support On-Demand Growth
MILWAUKEE & ST. LOUIS--RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer-driven optimization company, today announced plans to expand into two new US data centers to support continued growth in its software-as-a-service capabilities. RedPrairie is partnering with SAVVIS, Inc. , a global leader in IT infrastructure servi ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--REX Stores Corporation today announced financial results for the three month period ended July 31, 2007. Net income in the fiscal 2007 second quarter ended July 31, 2007 was $5.8 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared with net income of $1.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the second quarte ... Continue reading
RingersGloves.com Gets a Makeover
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERSGLOVES.COM GETS A MAKEOVER Brownsburg, Ind. - (September 5, 2007) Here at Ringers Gloves, we like to keep up with the ever-changing ... Continue reading
Scania Foresees Continued Good Order Bookings and Raises Market Forecast
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: So far during the third quarter, Scania’s (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) order intake has remained good and in line with first-half demand growth. The full-year 2007 deliveries are expected to increase by nearly 15 percent, to about 75,000 vehicles. Scania raises its forecast for Europe, in ... Continue reading
Sinoenergy Corp. Announces Signing of $30 Million Private Placement Financing
QINGDAO, China, Sept. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinoenergy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SNEN) , ("Sinoenergy" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle and gas station equipment as well as a designer, developer and builder of CNG stations in China today announced it entered into ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - Richmond International Raceway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY NEXTEL Wake-Up Call When: Breakfast - Friday, Sept. 7, 8 a.m. ET NEXTEL Wake-Up Call, Friday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m. ET Who: Tony Eury Jr., Darian Grubb, Alan Gustafson and Brian Whitesell, Hendrick Motorsports Where: Media Center Deadline Room, Richmond Int ... Continue reading
Sticker Dude Motorsports WSORR Crandon II Race Report
Sticker Dude Motorsports BorgWarner Off-Road World Championship Race Report Please see attachment. ... Continue reading
WHAT: Subaru of America, Inc. will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art parts distribution and repacking center. Earlier this year, Subaru signed a multi- year lease for 281,880 square feet at Park 267. Located outside of Indianapolis in Whitestown, Indiana, the 501,120-square- ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins $154 Million in New Business
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 5 -- TI Automotive, a leading supplier to major automotive manufacturers, was awarded contracts totaling more than $154 million by six global automakers during the last three months. TI Automotive's Fluid Carrying Systems group secured contracts with Ford, General Motors, The New Chrysler, PSA Peug ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Auction Raises $50,000 for FFA
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation raised $50,000 at its annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) fundraiser auction held at the 2007 Farm Progress show in Decatur, Illinois, last week. Total proceeds will be divided between the Illinois and Indiana FFA chapters. “As a former FFA member and local officer, I applaud t ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN/ROBERT MAYSON TONY JONES - "DOWN, BUT NOT OUT" Current Lucas Oil USAC/CRA sprint car series point leader Tony Jones of Norco, Calif., will find himself on the sidelines this weekend when the tour returns to the Ventura Raceway (Ventura Calif.) this Saturday n ... Continue reading
Toyota International Teacher Program Sends U.S. Teachers to the Galapagos Islands
24 Educational Ambassadors Nationwide to Participate in Study Tour TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Twenty-four U.S. teachers, chosen as educational ambassadors through the Toyota International Teacher Program, will explore the rich environment of the Galapagos Islands, a designated World Heritage site off the coast of Ecu ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announces the first half of the second season of its mini- television show "The Line of Scrimmage" as well as results of a nationwide casting call with the selection of two new hosts. Markuss Rossi (21), a former high school athlete from Wellsville, Kansas, ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (AMEX: TA) today announced that a representative will present at the Morgan Keegan Equity Conference in Memphis, TN on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 11:10 am Central Time. The presentation will be broadcast live over the internet. A live audio webcast of the conference call w ... Continue reading
Tundra Prove It! Lets Consumers Test the All-New 2007 Toyota Tundra at Husker Harvest Days
Tour lets drivers discover truck in person, while "proving" its top-of-the- line capabilities GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Sept. 5 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour, "Tundra Prove It!" to Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island on September 11-13th. Tundra Prove It! is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportun ... Continue reading
Vizioncore Signals Changes to Corporate Strategy
CHICAGO--Vizioncore Inc., the market leader in management tools for virtual infrastructure environments, today announced that it will be extending support to a wider range of virtualization platforms and is rebranding its range of products in preparation for this move. Vizioncore’s product range will now consist of: ... Continue reading
Vizualogic Re-Introduces Quantum I Overhead Mobile Video System
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Vizualogic® Re-Introduces its 7" 'Quantum I®' Overhead Video System Vizualogic Quantum Overhead Video System [http://r ... Continue reading
WABCO Appoints John F. Fiedler and Donald J. Stebbins to Board of Directors
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 5 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a leading global provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission control systems for commercial vehicles, today announced the appointment of John F. Fiedler, retired chairman of BorgWarner, Inc. and Donald J. Stebbins, president and chief operat ... Continue reading
Advanced Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings Technology is Fielded
Please consider the attached press release information. Christina A. Lomasney | ISOTRON Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 1443 N Northlake Way| Seattle, WA 98103 V: 206.632.0713 x100 | F: 206.260.7014 | c: 206.850.4987 <mailto:christina@isotron.netm> christina@isotron.net | <http://www.isotron.netm/> www ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--Moving yourself can be more efficient, less stressful and safer and if you follow a few simple guidelines, says John Barrows, vice president of corporate communications for Budget. Barrows suggests self-movers heed the following advice in preparation for the big day: 1. Think size: Before you rent a t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 5 -- Inforum, Michigan's premier organization helping women succeed in business, will host a luncheon on September 19 featuring Kathleen Ligocki, former president and CEO of Tower Automotive Inc. Ligocki will present "Whitewater Rafting the River Styx: Reflections on Restructuring, Renewal, and Life Afte ... Continue reading
The Missing Link in Teen Driver Safety
Parents of Teens Play Critical Role in Drivers Training SPRING LAKE, MI - Sept. 5, 2007 -- A leading proponent of teen driving safety says parents are the missing link to improving new driver safety and they need to understand that they are largely alone when it comes to teaching their children to drive. Corinne Forten ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Announces Selection of New Ad Agency for U.S.
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced today that it has awarded Cramer-Krasselt of Chicago the creative and media buying portion of its U.S. account after a four-month review process. Carmichael Lynch had been PCNAâs agency of record since 1999. âOur decision to go with Cramer-Krasselt wa ... Continue reading
First East Coast Public Conversion of Plug-In Hybrid Electronic Vehicle Set for TechMash 2007
Event Combines the Expertise of the CalCar Initiative and the Breakthrough Battery of Nilar; Audience to Learn how to Perform Conversion Themselves BOSTON, Sept. 5 -- CMP Technology today announced that during the upcoming TechMash 2007 (http://www.cmp.com/techmash) conference in Boston, the East Coast will witness its ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Hosts Third Annual Factory Owner's Day Celebration
Generations of Faithful Mitsubishi Enthusiasts and Owners Expected to Attend Day of Food, Fun, Music, Competition and Giveaways NORMAL, Ill., Sept. 5 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America today announces details of its third annual Factory Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) event which will take place at the company's Normal Ill ... Continue reading
Hyundai Wins Four AutoPacific 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Sonata, Elantra, Tucson and Entourage Earn Top Category Honors FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific announced today that Hyundai has won the 2007 Ideal Vehicle Award in four product segments: -- Most Ideal Premium Mid-Size Car: Hyundai Sonata -- Most Ideal Compact Car: ... Continue reading
New Campaign Introduces All-New 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 5 -- In support of the launch of the all-new 2008 C-Class, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will begin airing the broadcast advertising components of its most significant marketing campaign in recent years on September 10. These new commercials f ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Renews Sponsorsorship of Sports Writer's Second Alternative Fuel Road Trip
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com (www.autotrader.com), the ultimate automotive marketplace, announces its title sponsorship of sports writer Joe Connorâs "AutoTrader.com Green Power Sports Tour (http://greenpowersportstour.com)," a cross-country road tour in a vegetable-oil fueled car scheduled to cover 114 football, baske ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Incentive Plan for September 2007 - 0% Interest
- 2007 model year clearance with emphasis on Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - 0% APR on select 2007 models for 72 months - 0% APR continues on select 2007 models for 60 months - Competitive consumer cash and lease rates AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Chrysler LLC today announced that the Company will continue its low-ra ... Continue reading
smart USA Announces Pricing of smart fortwo Models
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today announced the pricing of the all-new smart fortwo models that will be sold in the United States beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The smart fortwo will be available in three trim levels. The entry-level pure ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Named Top Classic Car Website by ClassicNation.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 5 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it was recently named a Top Website for Classic Car Enthusiasts by ClassicNation.com, a website dedicated to classic cars and the classic automotive community. NADAguides.com was chosen by ... Continue reading
TrafficLand Signs Agreement with CNN
WASHINGTON--TrafficLand®, the largest, authorized aggregator of live traffic video and CNN, announced today an agreement for TrafficLand to deliver real-time traffic camera content from dozens of markets worldwide for broadcast use on CNN. The agreement gives CNN the ability to select live video streams from thousan ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Launches Campus Car Care Program for College Students
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items is proudly teaming up with colleges and universities in Virginia and around the country to help educate college students on an essential subject that is learned out of the classroom and under the hood ... Continue reading
Autumn Driving Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS
ATLANTA--The days are getting shorter and summer road trips are winding down, which can only mean one thing â itâs time to prepare your vehicle for autumn driving. A long, hot summer can wreak havoc on the interior and exterior of your vehicle, so fall is the ideal time to get your car back in shape. Kit John ... Continue reading
AAA Welcomes the Nation's Largest Annual Antique Auto Tour to Gettysburg, Penn., Sept. 9 - 14
GETTYSBURG, Penn.--Residents and visitors to south central Pennsylvania will have a rare opportunity to see up to three hundred vintage cars made prior to 1943 driving the roads in and around Gettysburg, the week of Sept. 9-14, AAA Central Penn said today. The event is the 62nd annual AAA Revival Glidden Tour®; the ... Continue reading
One in Three Parent Drivers Puzzled by Child Passenger Restraints, According to GMAC Insurance
Leading Insurer Offers Safety Tips in Observation of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 16-22 ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5 -- Today GMAC Insurance announced survey results revealing that, when it comes to properly restraining their children in vehicles, many parents are in the dark. Specifically, the survey found that a ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Begins Production at New Military Chassis Facilities
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , announced the opening today of two new manufacturing facilities near its headquarters in Charlotte, Mich., to meet increased demand from its military OEM customers. Spartan spent $8 million earlier this year to purchase and renov ... Continue reading
ECOtality's Fuel Cell Store Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Contract
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY â www.ecotality.com), a technology innovator that addresses the global energy challenge by developing and commercializing eco-friendly technologies, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Fuel Cell Store (www.fuelcellstore.com), a subsid ... Continue reading
Rick Altizer and Craig Linington Join Industry Leading Fast-Lube Company HOUSTON, Sept. 5 -- In a continuing effort to advance operational excellence and improve the customer experience, Jiffy Lube International (JLI), has named two new integral senior managers to its team. Rick Altizer recently joined the company as G ... Continue reading
Automotive Franchise Systems (AFS) Expands to New Headquarters in Warren, Michigan
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Automotive Franchise Systems (AFS), has expanded to a new 56,000 square foot facility from a 15,000 square foot facility in Warren, Michigan to accommodate increased growth of their mobile automotive concepts AutoQual USA, DriveNStyle, Collision on Wheels and home service franchise Dryer Vent ... Continue reading
European Car Industry "Progress" on Climate
BRUSSELS, September 5 -- European carmakers are failing to deliver the lower carbon emissions they pledged to the European Commission in 1998 (1), with emission rates from new cars down by just 0.2% last year, the worst performance on record. New figures published today by Transport and Environment (T&E), a sustainable ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces IT Executive Appointment
- Chrysler's Information Technology Management organization now led by top female executive within the automotive industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Chrysler LLC confirmed today its leadership plans for the company's Information Technology Management (ITM) organization. Effective immediately, Jan A. Bertsch leads ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Launches New Technology to Combat Alcohol-Related Road Accidents - VIDEO STORY
GOTHENBURG - September 5, 2007: According to Volvo safety officials, one in every three traffic fatalities in Europe is alcohol-related. To help reduce this number, Volvo has developed 'Alcoguard', which uses fuel-cell technology to accurately read a person's blood alcohol level. In order to start a vehicle, the driver ... Continue reading
ALMS (BELLE ISLE) - RAVE REVIEWS FOR DETROIT...
Roger Penske and Penske Racing took an overall victory at Belle Isle on Sunday as the American Le Mans Series made its debut in Detroit. The American Le Mans Series' first visit to Detroit and Belle Isle Park was without a doubt a success. All weekend long, Series drivers, officials, teams and manufacturers heaped prai ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
France's Romain Dumas, driving the No. 7 Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 prototype, pulled side-by-side and then passed the Emanuele Pirro/Marco Werner Audi R10 TDI LMP1 car with four laps remaining to win Porsche's eighth straight American Le Mans Series event overall at the Detroit Belle Isle Sports Car Challeng ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - NEWS NUGGETS
MOTORSPORTSâ FASTEST COUPLE, TROXEL AND JOHNSON JR., TO COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER IN 2008: Top Fuel pilot Melanie Troxel and Funny Car driver Mike Ashley announced this past week in Indianapolis that Troxel will drive a second Funny Car in Ashleyâs Gotham City Racing stable in 2008. The announcement means th ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - FOUNDER WALLY PARKS AND LATE WIFE BARBARA TO BE HONORED...
When more than 500,000 car enthusiasts roll into San Bernardino for the 18th annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous, itâll be only natural to think of Wally and Barbara Parks. After all, Wally founded NHRA â now the governing body of the worldâs largest motorsport â and the two nurtured the sport t ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (RICHMOND) - SERIES NOTES
Longshot Chase Chances Not Affecting Earnhardtâs Focus<P> This Week Itâs All About Winning â And Chase Seeding<P> ABC Returns To NASCAR, Broadcasting RIR & Chase Races<P> On The Line: âCompetition Updateâ Teleconference Theme<P> Below The Radar But No Less Intense: Battle For Top 35 Spots<P> Lo ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - SERIES NOTES
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News and Notes Benson Finds Cut-Rate Path To Victory Lane<p> New Leader In Second Closest Title Race<p> Team Pronounces Villeneuveâs First Test Success<p> Sauter's Raybestos Rookie Lead Just Two Points<p> <p> The Toyota Certified Used Vehicles logo Johnny Bensonâs No. 23 Toyota c ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - SERIES NOTES
Teammate Turnaround: Wimmer Back In No. 29 In Burtonâs Back Yard<P> Keselowski Cleared; Will Spend Remainder Of Year With JRM<P> In The Loop: Harvick Seeks Third Straight Richmond Fall Win<P> Recent High School Grads Clauson, Cassill Meet At Richmond<P> <P> Scott Wimmer (No. 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet) must be glad ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Road to Chicagoland - Scott Dixon<P> 2. Another close race for IndyCar Series crown<P> 3. Title contenders have been here before<P> 4. Several point races up for grabs at Chicagoland 100<P> <P> 1. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (RICHMOND) - GANASSI/SABATES RACE ADVANCE
Bryan Clauson and the No. 41 Memorex Dodge Team Facts: · Clauson to make NASCAR Debut this weekend at Richmond: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) development driver Bryan Clauson will make his NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) debut this Friday, September 7, at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Clauson, who ... Continue reading
Drive the Future With Fisker Automotive, A New Green American Premium Car Company
IRVINE, California, September 5 -- Quantum Technologies and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC announce the launch of a joint venture in Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- a green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars -- with the first production car to make its Worldwi ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 5 -- John Bailey & Associates Public Relations, Inc. has signed a three year agreement with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to continue as its public relations agency of record through 2010. "John Bailey & Associates is proud we are part of such a fantastic team of contractors, med ... Continue reading
Renault Laguna to Enter Chinese Market in 2008
SHANGHAI - September 5, 2007: French car maker Renault will begin selling its third generation Laguna in China starting next year, according to the company¡¯s senior sales representative in East China market. Huang Lixin, Renault¡¯s chief sales officer in East China, said the vehicle is of high quality and will com ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC) - GANASSI-SABATES PART WAYS WITH COORS...
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) and Coors Brewing Company announced today that Coors Light will not return as a primary sponsor on the team's No. 40 Dodge in 2008. "After much evaluation on both of our parts, we agreed that having Coors Light back as a sponsor on the No. 40 Dodge was not going to meet th ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scaniaâs new engine platform is now ready for market introduction. Even today, these engines, without aftertreatment, meet the stricter exhaust standards that go into effect in the EU in two years. Also premiering are Scaniaâs third generation ethanol engines, which represe ... Continue reading
Nissan to Acquire Sweden's Atlet
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, September 5 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today concluded an agreement, through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., with the shareholders of Atlet AB to acquire a 100% stake in the Swedish warehouse equipment manufacturer. "Atlet is the ideal partner for us to reinforce our position as a major ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Lincoln Top Premium Brand, Mercury Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Nissan Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 5 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners ... Continue reading
Charter Equities, Inc. Completes First RV Dealership Acquisition
GILBERT, Ariz.-- Charter Equities, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CEQI) announced today that it has launched its RV dealership consolidation acquisition plan with the acquisition of Saddleback Recreational Vehicles, Inc., a highly visible recreational vehicle dealer in Colton, California. Saddleback operated from Irvine, Californi ... Continue reading
Ford Names New Aligned Business Framework Suppliers
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Ford Motor Company today announced 15 new Aligned Business Framework (ABF) suppliers, eight of which are minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), furthering its progress toward a leaner and more efficient supply chain. The new ABF suppliers are: Active Aero* Gonzalez Production ... Continue reading
Office Depot to Put One Lucky Winner in the Driver's Seat of a Roush Stage 3 Mustang
CONTACTS: Mindy Kramer Chad Young Office Depot Edelman 561/438-4276 (office) 312/240-2733 (office) 917/903-0640 (mobile) 847/924-1118 (mobile) mindy.kramer@officedepot.com <mailto:> chad.young@edelman.com OFFICE DEPOT TO PUT ONE LUCKY WINNER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF A ROUSH STAGE 3 MUSTANG New 'Worklife Rewards Sweepsta ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports August 2007 Sales for Canada
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced sales of 188 for the month of August in Canada, an increase of 20 percent over the same period last year when sales were 157. Cayenne sales were impressive ... Continue reading
Hyundai Adds Auto Industry Veteran Trainor to Public Relations Team
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Hyundai Motor America named James "Jim" Trainor National Manager of Product Public Relations today, reporting to Vice President of Corporate Communications Chris Hosford. In his position, Trainor will develop vehicle communication strategy and oversee all new model introductions, aut ... Continue reading
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