Mazda Zooms 800,000th MX-5 Miata Off Production Line
The World's Best-Selling, Open-Top, Two-Seat Sportscar Sets a New Record IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the production of the 800,000th MX-5 Miata. Total global production of the MX-5 Miata reached this significant milestone on January 30, 2007 -- 17 years and nine months after produc ... Continue reading
VW EOS to Offer Fashionable Accessories
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. â Volkswagen of America, Inc. has teamed up with designers Lutz & Patmos, Hable Construction and Sigerson Morrison to create a unique and exciting line of lifestyle accessories designed exclusively for the new Volkswagen Eos. The chic yet practical accessory line includes silk scarves and cashm ... Continue reading
For Consumers, Quality Trumps Brand
Washington DC February 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that judging from the disparate vehicles on the latest quarterly ranking of the top 10 cars and trucks for which ForbesAutos.com users request price quotes, brand perceptions may not be of as much concern to car buyers as they once were. MSNBC reports that c ... Continue reading
Foreign Owned Automakers Top "Green" List
Washington DC February 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that three gasoline-electric hybrids, the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, and Nissan Altima, were rated among the most environmentally friendly cars of 2007 today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The Honda Civic was ranked number one. The ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 335i Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
2007 BMW 335i Convertible â Drop everythingâ¦and you'll be down with that. By: Rex Roy Photos: Rex Roy Top down. Windows down. Throttle down. This is the way to drive the 2007 BMW 335i Convertible. ... Continue reading
NYSE Moves to Delist Navistar from Exchange: Appeal Planned
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation said today that the New York Stock Exchange has informed the company that it plans to proceed with its previously announced delisting of the company from the exchange and will suspend trading in company stock at the end of trading on February 13 as part of the proce ... Continue reading
Emergency Road Service (ERS) Call Volumes Remain High, Says AAA
AAA has tips on how to cope with the cold DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Preparing now for frigid temperatures will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Since midnight, the Auto Club has received nearly 4,000 calls for emergency road service, double normal levels for this time of year. AAA is giving pr ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2008 Dates
2007 Concludes With Numerous Celebrity Appearances, More Than 6,000 Journalists, More Than 30,000 Industry Insiders and NBC Sports Broadcast DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the 2008 show will take place Jan. 13 - 27, 2008 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Press Previe ... Continue reading
GM Announces Quarterly Dividend
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- General Motors Corp. today announced a first-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share on GM common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2007, to holders of record as of February 16, 2007. The dividend is unchanged from the previous quarter. General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, has been ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Gets a First Look at the Mazda CX-9
Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg, Says It's a 'Spicy' Commuter With Great Fuel Economy COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Mark Perleberg, Lead Auto Expert at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle information website -- recently had a first look and an extensive test drive of the new 2007 Mazda CX- ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Automotive Kiosk 'SAM' Scans, Analyzes and Reports Important Vehicle Information
Racing Legend MARIO ANDRETTI Kicks Off 'Free SAM Days' EAST GRANBY, Conn., Feb. 6 -- Motorists no longer need to wonder or worry when the "Check Engine" or other dashboard warning lights appear; when buying or selling a used vehicle; or when they have a concern about the condition of their vehicle; now they can see SAM ... Continue reading
Lois Miller Promoted to President, IAG Automotive
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- IAG Research, the TV ad effectiveness ratings company today announced the promotion of senior executive Lois Miller, to the newly created position of President, IAG Automotive. Miller joined IAG as Corporate Executive Vice President in September of 2004 and has helped make the firm's automotive busi ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems Puts Driving Intelligence Center Stage at McCormick Place
2007 Chicago Auto Show: February 7-8 Media Interview Opportunity Continental Automotive Systems is in the driver's seat at this year's Chicago Auto Show. While there will be plenty of new cars and trucks on display, it is Continental's innovative technologies that make driving them safer, more comfortable and fun. WHAT ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-New 2008 Dodge Avenger at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
- New Dodge Avenger is second vehicle to be manufactured at Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights facility - Dodge Avenger expands Chrysler Group's Flexible Manufacturing Strategy, allowing multiple products to be produced at one plant - Dodge Avenger combines bold, aggressive Dodge styling making a powerful statement in t ... Continue reading
BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems Beijing Wins two Distinguished Customer Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems has recently received distinguished awards from two leading Chinese OEMs: NAVECO and Great Wall Motor. The NAVECO 2006 Excellent Supplier Award recognizes product quality, customer service, and on-time delivery. One of 22 award winners chosen by NAVECO from ... Continue reading
Ewing Elected Chair of AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Stephen E. Ewing, retired vice- chair of DTE Energy, was elected for a one-year term as chair of the board of directors of the more than 1.6-million-member Automobile Club of Michigan (AAA Michigan) during a board meeting conducted today (February 6) at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn. Joseph M. ... Continue reading
Expert Advice on Maintaining Your Car Battery
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 6 -- Replacing a car battery can be a hassle. That's why CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, wants you to know how to keep your car battery in top-notch condition. "Unfortunately, the automotive battery is one of many highly abused, seldom maintained, but very important parts ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Increases Dividend 20%
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 6 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share of Infinity Property and Casualty Common Stock. The annual rate of $0.36 represents a 20% increase over the dividend paid in 2006. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2007 to ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces Schedule for 14th Season of Challenge Racing
Ferrari Festival & Racing Atmosphere Open to the Public - Season Highlights 430 Challenge and Historic Vintage Racing, Along with Select FXX/F1 Demonstrations ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 6 -- Ferrari North America, Inc. will be returning for its 14th racing season in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series, which ... Continue reading
Timken Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio--The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2007, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 16, 2007. It will be the 339th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. About The Timken Company ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Inc. Q4 2006 Results Teleconference To Be Webcast March 2, 2007
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: SWTX) plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter fiscal 2006 on Friday, March 2, 2007, following the close of market. The companyâs executive team will hold a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET that same day. This call will be op ... Continue reading
--King of Prussia Mall: WHAT: To officially kick off the NASCAR season this February, King of Prussia Mall and Chevrolet will be featuring exciting sweepstakes offers and a chance to see one of Jeff Gordon's legendary race cars at the ChevyShowcase store in The Court, lower level. A few of the exciting promotions inclu ... Continue reading
Columbus to be base of operations COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The two largest companies in the automotive glass repair and replacement industry announced today they will merge operations in the United States, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Belron S.A. (BELRON), the world's largest ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the European Human Machine Interface (HMI) market on Tuesday 13 February 2007 at 15.00 GMT. LONDON – 6 February, 2007 – Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Tuesday 13 February 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants an overview of the rec ... Continue reading
What is Driving Demand for Advanced HMI Technologies?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the European Human Machine Interface (HMI) Market on Tuesday 13 February 2007 at 15.00 GMT LONDON, February 6 -- Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Tuesday 13 February 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently publi ... Continue reading
Automotive Night Vision Moving Toward the Mainstream
NEW YORK--Automotive night vision systems are in their infancy â again. After GM and then Toyota launched versions of the technology in the early part of the decade, the initial excitement faded away until last year when BMW and Mercedes rolled out two new applications. A new study from ABI Research reveals that n ... Continue reading
Spot Future Trends and Developments in the Motor Insurance Industry in the United States
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49806) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report; Motor Insurance in the United States to their offering. The Motor Insurance in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis cove ... Continue reading
New Electric Car From ZAP 'Greens' 2007 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Horsepower is usually the hot topic at the Chicago Auto Show, but get ready for this: 'zebra-power.' An innovative electric car called the XEBRA from California automotive pioneer ZAP debuts this week at the 99th annual Chicago Auto Show, booth number NH20A. The show runs February 9 - 18 at McCormick ... Continue reading
Luxury Automaker Saab Renews Advertising Partnership on ProLink Solutions GPS Systems in Spain
Deal Secured Through ProLink Partner Elumina Iberica, Follows Saab's Successful 2006 Campaign CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- ProLink Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH.OB) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management syst ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--IMN, provider of the IMN Loyalty Driver™ e-newsletter service for auto dealerships, has enhanced the service to make it even faster and easier to use. IMN has launched the Loyalty Driver Portal to streamline the process of reviewing and customizing content, uploading subscriber lists, and approving fi ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Matt Kenseth Racing At The Mile Aug. 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile VP - Media & Communications, (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MATT KENSETH RACING AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE NASCAR Star Racing in August 26 Super Late Model Event Milwaukee, Wis. (February 6, 2007) - Wisconsin N ... Continue reading
Rajant and LDV Partner to Deliver Integrated Wireless Meshed Networks in Special Service Vehicles
MALVERN, Pa. & BURLINGTON, Wis.--Rajant Corporation and LDV Corporation today announced a joint effort that combines instant, portable wireless network capabilities with mobile command and other specialty vehicles to ensure the continuity of communications in and around mobile hubs. LDV will now offer Rajantâs Bre ... Continue reading
WUHAN, Hubei, China, Feb. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced it has established its first office in North America. The US based operation will be based in Troy, Michigan and will focus on market development, R&D an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Donation Benefits Automotive High School Library
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 6 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group today donated two vehicles, four engines and $25,000 to the Automotive High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Community leaders and Chrysler Group executives attended special event to mark the donation of one of the company's Dodge Durangos, a Jeep(R) Liberty and four 3 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49871) has announced the addition of NovAtel Inc. - Company Profile to their offering. This company profile will assist individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market innovations, and selecting ap ... Continue reading
Tuthill Drive Systems' Patented Flow Regulator Stops Spinouts, Boosts Motor Efficiency
BROOKSTON, Ind.--Tuthill Drive Systems, maker of the world-famous Mud Hog brand of steerable hydraulic drive axles, has been awarded a United States patent for its enhanced flow regulator. The exclusive innovation not only increases drive efficiency but also helps off-road vehicles recover from or avoid one-wheel spino ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA Retains Emerging Markets, LLC as Investor Relations Counsel
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide" or the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: WMFG) www.wwmusa.com, a rapidly growing Silicon Valley based contract manufacturing and direct manufacturer of die casting and electronics products and automobile air conditioner with offshore subsidiaries in ... Continue reading
Amerigon Moves to NASDAQ Global Market(SM)
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that NASDAQ(R) has approved the Company's application to move its exchange listing from The NASDAQ Ca ... Continue reading
DaytonaBrands, Inc. Issues Letter to Shareholders
IRVINE, Calif. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--DaytonaBrands, Inc. (OTC:DYTB), a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home, today issued a letter to shareholders. Dear Shareholders: DaytonaBrands is experiencing many positive changes and I am taking this opportunity to personally than ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Teams with Ford to Sell nuvi(R) Navigators
OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 6 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Ford Component Sales, LLC, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will begin offering the nuvi 680 with MSN Direct and the nuvi 360 -- two award-winning personal navigation devices -- in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships ac ... Continue reading
Power Air Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Generator Fuel Supply and Recycling
LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Power Air Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: PWAC) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Autobotics, Inc. ("Autobotics") of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Under the terms of the Agreement, Autobotics will collaborate with Power Air to set up a North American based company t ... Continue reading
Press Release: Actis Technologies plans to increase headcount by 50 per cent
Actis Technologies Pvt Ltd, the leading Audio Visual and Environment Control solutions provider in India, plans to increase headcount by 50 per cent. Please find attached and enclosed the press release on the same. Best regards, Rinki Saha 9820135827 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Actis Technologies plans to incre ... Continue reading
Progressive Announces Record Dates for Annual Meeting
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation, on February 3, 2007, fixed the close of business on February 21, 2007 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on April 20, 2007. ... Continue reading
Automotive Reports Reports on Batteries Bharat Book Bureau Global market review of automotive batteries - forecasts to 2012 Global market review of automotive batteries - forecasts to 2012 : Batteries may not have changed much in appearance over the last 40 years, but technological advances have been made to ensure the ... Continue reading
Unitrin Direct Deploys TeaLeaf to Enhance the Online Customer Experience
Leading Auto Insurance Company Uses TeaLeaf CX for Complete Visibility Into Its Customer Experience to Pinpoint and Resolve User Issues SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 -- TeaLeaf, the leader in Customer Experience Management (CEM), today announced that Unitrin Direct has selected its TeaLeaf CX Solutions to gain greater visibili ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies and Altair Nanotechnologies Form Strategic Alliance
FREDERICK, Colo. & RENO, Nev.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX: UQM) AND ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. jointly announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to collaboratively pursue opportunities for their complementary proprietary technologies in advanced transportation and other high potential markets. The ... Continue reading
Williams-Pyro, Inc. Launches AccuTag(TM) Vehicle Systems
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Williams-Pyro, Inc. announces the launch of AccuTag(TM) Vehicle Systems, a wireless vehicle diagnostics and driver performance monitoring and reporting system that will enable fleet managers to improve operational efficiency and driver productivity while reducing total cost of fleet ownersh ... Continue reading
Auto Industry to Oppose Oklahoma Right to Repair Act
AIAM Members Say Measure is Unnecessary and Counterproductive ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) today announced its opposition to a bill that has been introduced in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Motor Vehicle Owners Righ ... Continue reading
Worthington Names New Steel President
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. , today named Mark A. Russell the new president of The Worthington Steel Company. Russell served as CEO of Indalex, Inc., a leading aluminum products company and in operational roles with Alumax, Inc. and Alcoa, Inc. âMark brings a solid skill set to our steel processin ... Continue reading
Daytona: Nothing To Lose; Everything To Gain For Michael Faulk
Daytona: Nothing To Lose; Everything To Gain For Michael Faulk ââ¬ÅFaulk Looks To Improve On Nice Talladega Performanceââ¬??? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (Tuesday, February 6, 2007) - - Since his top-10 performance at Talladega Superspeedway (October, 2006) Michael Faulk has been patiently waiting for the ARCA ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2008 Dates
2007 Concludes With Numerous Celebrity Appearances, More Than 6,000 Journalists, More Than 30,000 Industry Insiders and NBC Sports Broadcast DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the 2008 show will take place Jan. 13 - 27, 2008 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Press Previe ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New EVP of Business Development
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that Kevin Frailey has joined CVG as Executive Vice President of Business Development. In his role, Frailey will be responsible for the day-to-day global business strategy and acquisition efforts of the company. CVG is currently working on expan ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company's fourth quarter 2006 earnings on Thursday, February 8, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervin Dunn, presiden ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Uptime Guarantee for '07
TAMPA, Fla.--Cummins Inc. today announced that its Heavy-Duty ISX and ISM on-highway truck engines for 2007 will be covered by its exclusive Uptime Guarantee, an industry first when it was introduced in 2002. For 2007, the Uptime Guarantee includes both the engine and the aftertreatment system. Under the guarantee, if ... Continue reading
China Premium Lifestyle Enterprises Announces Appointments of Two Key Executives
HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc., (OTCBB:CPMM) the sole distributor of Ferrari and Maserati motor vehicles in Hong Kong and Macau, and one of the leading dealers of these cars in mainland China, today announced that it has appointed Waison Hui, as Executive Vice President and Head of Business Develop ... Continue reading
AUDI A3 S-LINE A Station Wagon for Fun Lovers By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Audi A3 S-Line is a good looking, fast little front-wheel-drive wagon. A dark blue one appeared in my driveway last week and Iâve been having a lot of fun with it. This one has the 2.0-liter, turbocharged, in-line 4-cyli ... Continue reading
SUZUKI SX4 AWD for 2007 A Bargain Crossover SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I remember vividly banging through the narrow blacktop roads in the hills of St. John, USVI in a rented Suzuki Samurai rescuing a lost yellow cat we found on a deserted beach. (Iâll share that travel story with you one ... Continue reading
2008 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 Pick-up Truck Reviews
SUPER DUTY FORD TRUCKS FOR 2008 Updating the Icons â F-250, F350, F450 By Steve Purdy and Martha Hindes TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Texas is for trucks. One in four Texans drives a truck of some kind and one out of every six trucks Ford sells are sold to Texans. Ford, GM and Toyota all make trucks in Texas. ... Continue reading
Signature Winter Festival Features 16,000 Square Foot Tent For Chrysler Jeep Cook-Off, Warming, Entertainment Stage And Vehicle Displays Largest Warming Area Of Signature Winter Festival Runs 240 Feet Down Full Width Of Monroe Street Off Woodward Avenue DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- Detroit's new wintertime signature festival - t ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces 3Q FY2006 Financial Results
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces 3Q FY2006 Financial Results Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 06, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its sales and financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007. Mitsubishi Moto ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Announces Third Quarter Financial Results; Net Revenues, Operating Income and Net Income Reach New Records for the Third Quarter Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 06, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation today announced operating results for the third quarter ended ... Continue reading
Entrepreneur.com Adds Automotive Channel to Help Business Owners Make Strategic Vehicle Decisions
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Entrepreneur.com announced today its launch of a new automotive channel offering the latest news, issues and developments essential to running a major aspect of nearly every company -- vehicle management. The channel is designed to help business owners make the best choices for their automotiv ... Continue reading
Two Fords earn good crash test ratings; Edge wins Institute's highest award, TOP SAFETY PICK
ARLINGTON, VA — The Ford Fusion midsize car and Ford Edge midsize SUV earn the highest rating of good in front and side crash tests recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Edge also earns a good rating for rear crash protection, so it wins the Institute's 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK award. This ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Preliminary Sales for Quarter, 6 Months; Retail RV Sales in Quarter; Backlog.
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Thor Industries announced today preliminary sales for the quarter and 6 months ended January 31, 2007. Sales in the quarter were $587 million, down 9% from $642 million last year. RV sales were $495 million, down 14% from $572 million last year. Excluding estimated hurricane related sale ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-12 HAGEN TAKES CRA OPENER AT THE PAS HEADS FOR "THE COPPER ON DIRT" AT PHOENIX' MANZANITA Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. leads the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars into battle this weekend in the inaugural "The Copper on Dirt" USAC tripleheader at Man ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-13 SILVER CROWN CARS MAKE MANZANITA DEBUT IN "THE COPPER ON DIRT" FRIDAY-SATURDAY The USAC Silver Crown Cars haven't raced on dirt west of the Rocky Mountains in seven years. They haven't been on a half-mile dirt oval west of the Rockies in 1 ... Continue reading
Coons, Rodela Lead Midgets to Manzanita
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 5, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-14 COONS, RODELA LEAD MIDGETS TO PHOENIX FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY'S "THE COPPER ON DIRT" USAC National and Western Midget Car Champions Jerry Coons Jr. and Jerome Rodela respectively are set to attack Manzanita Speedway's oval this weekend in th ... Continue reading
Vietnam Veterans of America to Benefit From Veterans Tribute Dragster
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is proud to be included in the effort by drag-racing philanthropist Evan Knoll to salute Vietnam veterans by dedicating a Top Fuel dragster in memory of the 58,000 Americans who perished in Vietnam, along with those still listed as missing ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 5 -- The public is invited to stop by AAA Michigan's Motorsports display at the Men's Expo at Ford Field in Detroit from 11 a.m. to 6 p. m. this Saturday (February 10). AAA will have the new Roush Racing, AAA sponsored #6 NEXTEL Cup race car on display, and fans will have the opportunity to race i ... Continue reading
ADP Announces Major Contract With BMW China Automotive
- With more than 25,000 dealers in five continents and in 50 countries, ADP is the world's largest global DMS provider, expanding its presence in Europe and Asia - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 5 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing Inc. today announced a major contract with BMW China Automotive to e ... Continue reading
New Texas Tundras Hit the Road to Dealers
HOUSTON--The first of the new Texas-built Toyota Tundras were loaded onto transports Sunday for delivery to Toyota dealers statewide. The new trucks, which are manufactured at Toyotaâs San Antonio plant, go on sale today. Crews from Gulf States Toyota Transportation Services managed the loading. ... Continue reading
Raceway Recycles More Than 18 Tons of Materials in 2006
Raceway Recycles More Than 18 Tons of Materials During 2006 Season SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2007) - Infineon Raceway continued its bustling recycling program in 2006, collecting more than 18 tons of recyclable materials at its major events during the motor-racing season. Since the raceway began this program in 2004, it ... Continue reading
Preview Chicago Auto Show, First Look at Geneva Motor Show
DETROIT, Feb. 5 -- It's down into single digits in the Windy City this week, but TheCarConnection.com, http: www.thecarconnection.com, heats things up with its exclusive 2007 Chicago Auto Show preview. Get a look at BMW's new Alpina B7, a trio of trucks from Nissan - including the updated Titan, Pathfinder and Armada - ... Continue reading
Tandus, Toyota Work Together To ''Drive'' Sustainability Within Their Industries
DALTON, Ga.--With a commitment to preserving the environment that doesn't stop with vehicles, McKinneyâs Pat Lobb Toyota dealership, with the help of C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus brand, built a new dealership with sustainability as a driving creative force. The nationâs first silver LEED certified automobile ... Continue reading
Company Expands Successful Online Directions Resource to West Coast with Enhanced Features for Finding Detailed Directions, Maps, Travel Information and Local Guides NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- PublicRoutes.com, a directions-based Web resource, today announced the launch of a complete navigational resource for public transport ... Continue reading
DuPont NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Sponsorship Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 5 -- As the 2007 racing season gets under way in two weeks, DuPont , Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, will mark the 15th anniversary of complete consecutive seasons together in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The sponsor/driver/team combination is currently ... Continue reading
Money-Saving Product Tackles Widespread Diesel Abuse
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--RCAI (OTCBB:RCAA), a world leader in environmentally-friendly industrial release agents and lubricants, announced today that it is launching a new promotion of its eco-friendly release agent to help tackle diesel abuse in asphalt handling. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel are used a ... Continue reading
The Royal Dutch Touring Group (ANWB) to Offer Smart Energy Solutions' Battery Brain
CLIFTON, N.J., Feb. 5 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: SMGY), inventor and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) vehicle aftermarket device, today announced Telstar Trading, a supplier to The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB) will begin offering its Battery Brain system to the club's 3.5 m ... Continue reading
CruiseCam International VetteCam Slated for April Issue of Vette Magazine
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--CruiseCam International (Pink Sheets:CCMJ) announced the unveiling of the VetteCam on a national level through a complete article in the coveted Vette Magazine. The article is targeted to appear in the April issue with full details of the VetteCam, complete with pictures illustrating installati ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON-- AAA: WHAT: In a first-of-its-kind study, the AAA Foundation will release a new analysis of graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, and reviews traffic fatality and injury statistics before and after implementation of GDL provisions in states across the nation. The study confirms that GDL programs have been ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. and FordDirect Name Ted Britt Ford 2006 Ford Internet Dealer of the Year
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5 -- For the second year in a row, Ted Britt Ford of Fairfax, Va., has been recognized as Ford Motor Co. and FordDirect's Ford Internet Dealer of the Year. The announcement was made by FordDirect President Steve St. Andre at the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries, Inc. Factory Tour Ranked among America's Best by Leading Travel Guide
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industriesâ factory tour has been selected as one of the best in the U.S.A. by factory tour experts Karen Axlerod and Bruce Brumberg in the new edition of their book, Watch it Made in the U.S.A. âAt Winnebago Industries, we utilize our factory tour as a tool for demonstrating our ... Continue reading
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