Toyota's Top North American Executive Jim Press Will Join Chrysler
, AP Auto Writer DETROIT September 6, 2007; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Toyota's top North American executive is defecting to Chrysler, a move that stunned the auto industry and gives a highly regarded leader and consummate salesman the chance to turn things around at the struggling U.S. automaker. ... Continue reading
Sales of 1,000 Exclusively-Appointed Vehicles to Support EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 6 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has designed a special edition version of its all-new, eagerly-awaited 2008 C350 Sport Sedan to raise funds for Saks Fifth Avenue's KEY TO THE CURE, a women's cancer initiativ ... Continue reading
California Companies Unveil Premium Plug-in Hybrid at 2008 NAIAS
IRVINE, Calif. September 6, 2007; Two Southern California companies will use the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the debut of their first jointly produced, environmentally friendly, American-made premium car. Quantum Technologies and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, both of Irvine, Calif., have formed ... Continue reading
Chery Has Luxury Car in Its Garage
Shanghai. September 06 2007; (Gasgoo.com) - Chery Auto is set to produce its luxury sedan under the code name "F11" as early as 2009, according to Shanghai Securities News report. The source who has access to high level Chery officials says Chery had started a program to develop the F11 as early as this April. The mode ... Continue reading
Chinese "Bentley" to debut next year, priced at $662,244
Shanghai. September 6, 2007; (Gasgoo.com) âFirst Automotive Works (FAW) will release a super expensive luxury Hongqi sedan next year, according to a FAW dealer in Beijing. The super luxury car, priced five million yuan ($662,244) and dubbed as Chinese Bentley, will be primarily used for senior level Chinese govern ... Continue reading
Helm Announces One-Millionth Web Order
DETROIT, Sept. 6 -- Helm Incorporated, the Highland Park based specialty fulfillment company announced the one-millionth order on www.helminc.com. This website, developed and administered by Helm, is the nation's largest source for factory-authorized owner and service information. "We are pleased to reach this mileston ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Double Cab 5.7L V8 Review
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 SR5 DOUBLE CAB 5.7L V8 As American as Pineapple Pie By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com As Toyota spars with GM over being the worldâs largest automaker they must compete head-to-head in the full-size pickup market against the icons of the segment, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram. Th ... Continue reading
RED BULL AIR RACE (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - SMOKE ON!
Smoke On! The third season of the Red Bull Air Race World Series got underway on April 6th in Abu Dhabi. Ten instead of the previous eight races, fourteen instead of eleven pilots and an elimination format are lifting the competition between the best aerobatic pilots in the world to a new level in 2007. The third seaso ... Continue reading
CORR (NEWPORT BEACH) - Premiere of Championship Off Road Racing on SPEED
Racing fans can catch the high flying action of CORR on SPEED every Sunday for the next three weeks, set your TiVos because you wonât want to miss a moment of the action. Tune in for the adrenaline pumping premiere of the 2007 CORR Lucas Oil Series this Sunday at 1 pm ET. The first episode will feature the Pro 2 c ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - Busch Series Crew Chiefs Fined For Violations At California
NASCAR announced today that Scott Zipadelli, crew chief of the No. 47 Ford driven by Kelly Bires and Stewart Cooper, crew chief of the No. 37 Ford driven by Bobby East in the NASCAR Busch Series, have been fined due to rule violations at California Speedway. Zipadelli was fined $2,500 for violating Sections 12-4-A (act ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON) - WHO ARE YOUR SERIES FAVORITES FROM 2007?
Voting for the American Le Mans Series' From the Fans and Most Popular Driver awards are open. As has become tradition in the closing months of the American Le Mans Series season, it's time to let you the fans have your say as to who you think the standouts are in the Series paddock. Voting for the 2007 Most Popular Dr ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - SERIES NOTES
1. Road to Chicagoland â Dario Franchitti<P> 2. Men who call shots have been here before<P> 3. Kite pairs with SWE Racing for Indy Pro Series finale<P> <P> 1. Road to Chicagoland â Dario Franchitti: (This week, weâll examine the season of each of the contenders for the IndyCar Series championship and how ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (RICHMOND) - IN THE LOOP
As they say in poker, all you need is a chip and chair â Dale Earnhardt Jr. has both. Earnhardt sits in 13th place in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series standings, 128 points behind Kevin Harvick and 141 behind Kurt Busch. With 161 points the maximum a driver can gain on another driver in one race, Earnhardt is still el ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. legt mit neuem US-Hauptsitz in Fairfax County den nächsten Gang einen
FAIRFAX COUNTY, US-Bundesstaat Virginia--Virginias Gouverneur Timothy Kaine gab heute bekannt, dass Volkswagen of America, Inc. ihren US-amerikanischen Hauptsitz nach Fairfax County verlegen wird. Der Standort wird auÃerdem Audi of America, Inc., Audi Financial Services, Volkswagen Credit und anderen zugehörigen ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Revs Up With New U.S. Corporate Headquarters in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.--Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine announced today that Volkswagen of America, Inc. will move its U.S. corporate headquarters to Fairfax County. The site also will be the U.S. headquarters for Audi of America, Inc., Audi Financial Services, Volkswagen Credit and other affiliated operations. The compan ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Tougher Vehicle Safety Standard To Protect Against Side-Impact Crashes
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters today announced new side impact safety requirements for all passenger vehicles. It is expected that the upgrade, developed by DOTâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will save hundreds of lives every year. The new standard requires auto manufacture ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its new strategic direction, the Company will relocate its U.S. corporate headquarters to Virginia and also streamline and restructure its U.S. operations. The new business strategy will bring Volkswagen of America, with its bra ... Continue reading
VW of America's Corporate Headquarters To Leave Detroit Area For Washington DC Area
Jacoby names five pillars of US strategy Wolfsburg / Auburn Hills, 06 September 2007 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced a new strategy for the US market on Thursday, including the relocation of corporate headquarters from Auburn Hills, Michigan, near Detroit, to Herndon, Virginia, in the vicinity of Washington. St ... Continue reading
Vodafone Select Telmap to Power its Sat Nav Solution
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Vodafone UK today announced that it has selected Telmap, a world leader in mapping and navigation solutions, to power its Satellite Navigation (Sat Nav) solution on the new BlackBerry® Curve⢠8310 smartphone. The new Vodafone Sat Nav service enables customers to enjoy a rich mapping, navigati ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Magazine Increases Circulation
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 6 -- AutoTrader(R) gains access to the top Texas retailer. America's most trusted source for buying and selling vehicles is now available in H-E-B stores. AutoTrader magazines can easily be found in media centers displayed in all 300 Texas locations. AutoTrader is breaking new ground by focusing on ... Continue reading
Chrysler Appoints Former Toyota Car Guy Jim Press as Vice Chairman and President
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. September 6, 2007; Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli today announced the appointment of James Press as Vice Chairman and President. Press, who was President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motors in North America Inc. and a Director of the parent company, will now be responsible fo ... Continue reading
A popular NASCAR driver, the sanctioning body's president, and the Mayor of Hampton will be on hand at the Power Plant today at 11 a.m. to unveil the plans for the latest NASCAR Sports Grille. The new NASCAR Sports Grille will be located at the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, Power Plant Parkway, Hampton Va., and is sche ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA) - Rolex Series GT Championship To Be Decided Sept. 15
While much of the focus of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve season has fallen on the Daytona Prototype class, the GT Championship also remains on the line with only one race remaining. Leading the GT championship is No. 87 Farnbacher Loles Motorsports IPC/Marquis Jet Porsche ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (NEW YORK) - AOL SPORTS NAMES RACING DRIVER ASHLEY FORCE THE HOTTEST ATHLETE IN SPORTS
AOL Sports today announced that NHRA Driver Ashley Force has been named the winner of the First Annual âHottest Athleteâ Poll (http://sports.aol.com/photos/hottestathletes.) AOL Sports users voted on the best-looking sports guys and gals over the last several weeks and Force came out on top. Force, who is the ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (INDIANAPOLIS) - AGR's KANAAN/7-11 EXTEND SPONSOR PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2008.....
Kevin Elliott, 7-Eleven senior vice president of merchandising "Tony has been a winner for 7-Eleven, both on and off the track. Our employees and franchisees can be proud of 7-Eleven's association with Tony and the AGR team. He is a competitive, aggressive and principled driver as well as an enthusiastic supporter and ... Continue reading
Germany Company Car Market with Historic Data and Forecasts to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67472) has announced the addition of Germany Company Car Market to 2011 to their offering. Introduction This report includes data on the company car fleet in Germany, including the segmentation by finance type. The databook also includes ... Continue reading
Kettering University in Flint Honors Nine Alumni with Distinguished Awards
FLINT, Mich.--The Alumni Association of Kettering University in Flint will honor the outstanding achievement of nine alumni Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bulldog Days Alumni Reunion. The 2007 awardees are: Richard Donnelly ’66 of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., retired General Motors International, will receive the Distinguishe ... Continue reading
Reaction Design Tapped for DOE FreedomCAR Biofuels Project
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for a two-year study of the chemical and transport phenomena that take place during biofuel combustion. Reaction Design will lead a team of researchers from Chevron and ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67600) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Masterlease European Competitor Profile, 2005 & 2006 (Databook) to their offering. Introduction This report includes data on Masterlease, a key player in the operation leasing ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RCTY) announced the filing of; operating results for the period ended July 31, 2007, and year ended December 2006 and 2005; articles of incorporation; corporate bylaws; company information and disclosure statement; and an attorney letter regarding current infor ... Continue reading
Sway-A-Way 2.5 Air Shock to Debut on Rhino Rapid Response RTV4®
HENDERSON, Nev.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOIE), which operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., is pleased to report that the Rhino Rapid Response RTV (RR-RTV), which is in the final stages of development, will include a suspension ... Continue reading
The Market for Car Parc in Germany Increased between 2000-2005 at an Average Annual Rate of 1.0%
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67605) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Germany Car Market to 2010 to their offering. Introduction This report includes data on new car registrations in Germany, including the segmentation by fuel, and marque. The d ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Titan Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TTGL), a high-growth diversified holding company, announced today that in connection with its planned acquisition of Appalachian Oil Company, Inc. (“Appco”), Titan and an institutional investor (“Buyer”) reached an agreement in principal wherein the Buyer will pay $15 ... Continue reading
TRW Presents at the Credit Suisse Global Automotive Conference; Reiterates Full Year 2007 Outlook
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 6 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , will present this morning to investors and financial analysts at the Credit Suisse Global Automotive Conference in New York City. Company president and chief executive officer, John C. Plant, and executive vice president and chief financial officer, Joseph S. C ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports First Quarter Earnings of $.18 Per Share
Chairman and CEO T.J. Falgout, III to Step Down as Chief Executive Officer William H. Henderson to Succeed as CEO BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 6 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2007. Highlights of first quarter operating results: -- Net income of ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Features Microheat's HotShot(R)
GM continues to include hot washer fluid cleaning and de-icing system on platforms FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Microheat, Inc., a Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, announced that the Cadillac CTS features HotShot(R), the company's revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing system. ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2008
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 6 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, ended July 29, 2007. Consolidated Results The Company reported consolidated revenues from continuing operations of $510.2 million, down 4 percent from $529.8 million in the prior year. Revenues in our ... Continue reading
Michigan International Auto Show -- January 31-Febuary 3, 2008
Mark your calendars. 10th Annual Michigan International Auto Show January 31-February 3, 2008 DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids DeVos Place will be filled with the newest model cars, trucks, SUV's, sports cars and vans from over 32 manufacturers from around the world. Joining the new vehicles will be more factory disp ... Continue reading
Oxlo to Implement New Credit Integration Process for VW Credit, Inc.
Dealer Integration Network Will Help Dealers Improve Retail Experience and Shorten the Financing Process BROOMFIELD, Colo. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., the operator of the leading Dealer Integration Network, has announced that they will provide a major, new electronic communications interface ... Continue reading
Progressive Once Again Named One of the Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--“If you are willing to stretch yourself, take a few risks and be even a little bit mobile, the sky is the limit here.” “I don't know many places you can work 21 years and find a challenge and something new to learn.” “I strongly believe that it is Progressive people, both on the front ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) announced today that it has signed a worldwide license agreement with privately held Wilson Auto Electric Ltd. of Canada, in which Wilson will have the right to incorporate Raser’s Symetron™ electromagnetic motor and generator technology into truck and automotiv ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America to Make Major Announcement
**Satellite Feed Available** Volkswagen of America President and CEO Stefan Jacoby, joined by Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and other Virginia state and local officials, will hold a media event to make a major announcement regarding Volkswagen of America's future. WHO: Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America ... Continue reading
Fifth Annual Acorn Tour Takes to the Coastline for Enthusiasts with Autos Manufactured Before 1958
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Auto enthusiasts can soak up one of Michigan's greatest natural resources as the fifth annual Acorn Tour explores autumn along the coastline Sunday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, the driving event is open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported that sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2007 were $570.3 million, up 19% from $480.8 million in the year earlier quarter. The sales increase came from strong international steel and aluminum wheel sales, metals cost recovery ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's Q2 Brand Watch Study Results Announced
2008 Brand Watch 'Brand Image Awards' Scheduled for March in New York City IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6 -- Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) today announces the results of Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's second quarter consumer automotive perceptions research study, Brand Watch. The highly comprehensive report ta ... Continue reading
Wisconsin Department of Transportation leverages INRIX-SEH team to deploy real time traffic flow data on major transportation corridors using GPS-enabled vehicles KIRKLAND, Wash. and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5 -- INRIX(R), the leading provider of traffic flow information in the country, and Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SE ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Welcomes Chinese Ambassador Zhou to Facility
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation today welcomed Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to its offices in Wisconsin. The visit comes on the heels of the announcement that Oshkosh Truck was awarded a bid for six (6) Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles for the B ... Continue reading
Ask the Experts: Tennessee Consumers Go Used Car Shopping with Carfax
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Vehicle history experts from Carfax will be in Memphis, Tenn. this weekend to lend used car shoppers a helping hand. Carfax joins City Auto from Sept. 6 â 8 for the dealershipâs first-ever One Owner Sale, featuring 300 used cars that have had only one previous owner. Buyers at City Auto get fr ... Continue reading
Floridians Support Red Light Cameras
BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 5 -- Several cities throughout the state of Florida have begun installing red light running photo enforcement safety programs in an effort to increase traffic and pedestrian safety within their community. And that's just fine with Florida citizens, according to a poll commissioned this summer by ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Conducting Comprehensive Review of Business to Improve Profitability
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it has commenced a comprehensive, strategic review of the Company aimed at improving profitability and restoring top line growth. Under the leadership of its new President and Chief ... Continue reading
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