GM Issued The Following Statement Today In Response To Media Reports
General Motors confirms that it is in discussions with Tracinda Corp. regarding possible representation on GM's Board of Directors. We have no further comment at this time. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 7, 2005--C.J. Driscoll & Associates, a leading supplier of market research and consulting services for the GPS and wireless communication industries, has released the 2005-06 Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study. This comprehensive study of the U.S. market for Mobile Resource Management (MR ... Continue reading
Flow International Schedules Second Fiscal Quarter 2006 Results Conference Call
KENT, Wash., Dec. 7 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh- pressure waterjet products, plans to hold a conference call discussing the results for the second fiscal 2006 quarter ended October 31, 2005 on Thursday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Th ... Continue reading
Ford To Participate In UBS Automotive Economics Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, Ford Motor Company chief economist, will speak at the 2005 UBS Automotive Economics Conference on Monday, Dec. 12, in New York City. Her presentation, which will be part of a panel discussion, including a question- and-answer session, will begin at noon and is expected ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 7, 2005--The Medica Foundation made grants totaling nearly $1 million in its first funding cycle for 2005. Behavioral health programs were a major focus of the grants, with $350,000 going toward projects throughout Minnesota related to behavioral health care service interventions, accessibility and su ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces the Acquisition of Voorhies Supply Co., L.L.C.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Dec. 7, 2005--Motion Industries, Inc., North America's leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Voorhies Supply Co., L.L.C., a Louisiana supplier of industrial parts and supplies. Voorhies Sup ... Continue reading
Quantum Schedules Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., will hold a conference call to announce its fiscal 2006 second quarter financial results. The call will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). If you are interested in participating, call the ... Continue reading
GM says in talks with Tracinda about board seat
DETROIT, Dec 7, 2005; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that- General Motors said on Wednesday it was in discussions with Las Vegas billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp. for a seat on its board of directors. GM spokeswoman Toni Simonetti said the company had no further comment. "If Kerkorian d ... Continue reading
NASCAR Television Rights - UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Its Nice To Be King
~ Average Annual Industry Rights Fees Expected to Increase Approximately 40% ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 7 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today provided details regarding NASCAR's recently announced domestic broadcast rights contracts for its NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck s ... Continue reading
Car Toys for Small Boys (and Girls)
THE RETURN OF THE MUSTANG PEDAL CAR Model of the 1955 Lincoln Futrura Concept By Michael Collins, FCN It wasn't long after Henry Ford began mass-producing Model T's at the turn of the century that kids took to sidewalks in miniature pedal cars. The steel covered toys remained high on children's wish-lists until the 70' ... Continue reading
MB Owners: Save A Polar Ice Cap - Add A Particulate Filter
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 7, 2005 at 9:10 AM CST Are you tired of placing undue pressure the world's polar ice caps? If you drive a 2003 through early 2005 Mercedes E-Class or C-Class with a four-cylinder diesel engine, you're in luck. Mercedes has announced today the availability of a particulate fil ... Continue reading
Jesse Alexander @ Wheels On Walls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2005 JESSE ALEXANDER WORKS ADDED TO WHEELS ON WALLS™ Wheels On Walls™ Over 1500 visitors in first week Detroit – After only one week of operation, over 1500 visitors have viewed the magnificent fine art motorsports photography presented at Wheels On W ... Continue reading
Salvation Army Benefits from Petersen/ White Lightning Championship Celebration Print
Images of "Team Work" are available upon request. These images are for editorial use only. _____ Salvation Army Benefits from Petersen / White Lightning Championship Celebration Print LAS VEGAS, Nev., December 7, 2005 – Noted artist Paul Holroyd of Batley, Great Britain, has created a special, limited edition pri ... Continue reading
RRDC member Urciuoli wins HSR's Grand Champion GTP Trophy
ROAD RACING DRIVERS CLUB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, jstropus@earthlink.net RRDC MEMBER URCIUOLI WINS HSR'S GRAND CHAMPION GTP TROPHY CASEY KEY, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2005) - Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) member Archie Urciuoli garnered the 2005 overall points championship in Historic Sportscar Racing¹s His ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe November 2005 Sales
TRAPPES, France, December 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 34,290 vehicles (1) in November 2005, a decrease of 19.5% over the same month last year. In the eleven month period from January to November 2005, Nissan Europe sold 508,393 units, 2% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 2, ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Fourth-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's fourth-quarter 2005 financial results and related matters on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EST. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audi ... Continue reading
DUBLIN,Ireland--Dec. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29063) has announced the addition of Component Manufacturer Strategic Insights to their offering. In the first series of its kind, we bring you a complete set of highly insightful strategic reviews on each of the world's majo ... Continue reading
AUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
A QUICK REMINDER AUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank will be open seven days a week through December 24 … For enthusiasts' shopping and hint-dropping convenience. Special holiday store hours are: Monday through Friday from 10AM - 6PM, Saturday 8AM - 6PM, and Sunday 11AM - 3PM. Of co ... Continue reading
Built to Suit: Personalizing Your Ride
--For the automotive industry, fashion comes in the form of oversized wheels, chrome grilles and exhaust tips. And that's just on the outside. Headrest DVD's, navigation systems, and super chargers for the engine make the automotive accessory business a 31 billion dollar industry - and, a growing customer expectation. ... Continue reading
Camaco Chooses Plexus Online From Plexus Systems To Integrate Diverse Manufacturing Systems
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Plexus Systems is pleased to announce P&C Group I, also known as Camaco, LLC, the largest independent supplier of seat frame structures to the North American automotive market, has chosen the Plexus Online Enterprise-wide Resource Planning System to integrate its diverse operating systems ... Continue reading
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Dec. 7, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI) today announced the sale of $2 million of Common Stock and Warrants. The Common Stock and Warrants were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registratio ... Continue reading
Dedicated Trucking Plays Major Role in ADS Logistics Truck Operations
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Dec. 7, 2005--ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the leading North American provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions for the metals industry, today reported that Dedicated Trucking operations are playing an increasingly larger role in the company's list of service offerings. Today ADS' truckin ... Continue reading
Evader Receives Official Approval in Europe For EV 1000
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Dec. 7, 2005--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is pleased to announce that the European Community Type Approval Certification Agency has given its official app ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 7, 2005--ExxonMobil has introduced a new line of proprietary gourmet breakfast sandwiches at its 680-plus On the Run(R) convenience stores in the U.S. The new sandwiches are presented under the brand name On the Run Cafe(R). The five sandwiches include Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit; Ham, Egg and Ch ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Dec. 7, 2005-- -- Project Management Standards Reduce Workload by at Least 50%, Allowing Faster, More Efficient Customer Support -- Provides Immediate Visibility and Improves Productivity Fairchild Semiconductor , the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--FilmLoop, Inc., a provider of free software that enables people and businesses to broadcast, find, and share digital images, today announced a pilot project with eBay Motors. Using the FilmLoop photocasting technology, potential buyers and automotive enthusiasts can now showcase collect ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE Legislations and Technological Changes Govern European Commercial Vehicles Market Growing Focus on Addressing Safety and Environmental Concerns through Superior Vehicle Design London, UK – 7 December, 2005 - Rapid globalisation is creating numerous changes within the European commercial vehicles (CV) ma ... Continue reading
GM Announces Key Senior Management Moves
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, December 7 -- - Fritz Henderson Named GM Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer - John Devine to Remain up to One Year as Vice Chairman Frederick "Fritz" Henderson, chairman of GM Europe and a GM group vice president, has been elected GM vice chairman and chief financial officer by the GM Board o ... Continue reading
Guy Briggs to Retire, Tim Lee to Head GMNA Manufacturing
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, December 7 -- - Eric Stevens Named GM Europe Vice President of Manufacturing, Replaces Lee - Kent Sears to Retire as GM Powertrain VP, General Manager of Manufacturing Ops - John Buttermore to Succeed Sears; Diane Tremblay to Head GMNA Labor Relations Veteran GM executive Guy Briggs, GM group vic ... Continue reading
GWANGJU, South Korea and ZUG, Switzerland, December 7 -- For iQ Power AG (OTCBB: IQPOF, Frankfurt: IQPB) and iQ Power Asia Inc., Tuesday's formal groundbreaking ceremony marked yesterday's official start of construction on the most modern battery factory in the world. This first facility for the manufacturing of iQ Pow ... Continue reading
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Dec. 7, 2005--Jabil Circuit, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Round Rock, Texas operations of Incline Global Technology Services, Inc., a leader in LCD and plasma display panel repair services. Terms were not disclosed. The Incline acquisition enhances shared customer relationships betw ... Continue reading
SpectraFlair Light Diffraction Pigments Help DuPont Hot Hues 'Unleash the Possibilities' SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 7 -- JDSU announced today that its collaboration with color scientists from the DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) team has resulted in the development of DuPont's new Hot Hues(TM) Hot Efx(TM) Brilliantz(TM) l ... Continue reading
Modesto Auto Dealer and State Chairman to Be Honored at 10th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards Gala
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 7 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is pleased to announce that Minorities in Business Magazine Inc. (MIB) has selected Ed Fitzpatrick, Chairman of CMCDA and a Modesto auto dealer to receive the MIB Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the 10th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005-- The New 20- and 32-Pin Devices With a LIN Interface and Timers Boost the Number of R8C/Tiny Series Devices to 184 to Cover a Wide Range of Application Areas Renesas Technology America, Inc. today expanded its R8C/Tiny series of small, low-pin-count, high-performance 16-bit microcontroll ... Continue reading
Sacla' Fiat Goes for Record Amount to Save the Children
LONDON, December 7 -- - ATTN Feature Editors - With Photo Sacla', renowned pesto and pasta sauce producer, donated one of their famed classic Italian Fiat 500 cars to the Save the Children Ball held at the Natural History Museum last night and it raised a staggering GBP24,000.00. The evening attended by the President, ... Continue reading
Safe and Relaxing Winter Driving Tips ...
... From the Guy Who's Driven Almost 2.5 Million Miles Irv Gordon, Owner of the Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800, Suggests Plenty of Planning, Knowing Your Car and Listening to the Man in Black Among Keys to Winter Driving EAST PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Dec. 7 -- Walking in a winter wonderland is fun, but driving in it is downr ... Continue reading
Shanghai Behr Thermal Systems Opens New Shanghai Plant
TROY, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Shanghai Behr Thermal Systems (SBTS) today celebrated the opening of its new plant in Jinqiao, Shanghai, a year after the company held its official groundbreaking ceremony. SBTS, a partnership between Behr GmbH and the Shanghai Sanden Behr Automotive Air Conditioning Company Ltd., focuses on the ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Dec. 7, 2005--Siemens VDO today completed the acquisition of some of American Electronic Components, Inc.'s (AEC) employees, assets and technology, helping advance Siemens VDO to a leading market leadership position in the North American automotive sensors segment. "This acquisition brings Siemens VDO ad ... Continue reading
SmarTire Adds AGORA to Enhance Online Investor Relations Communications
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Dec. 7 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has retained AGORA Investor Relations Corp. ( http://www.agoracom.com/ ) as an online supplement to investor relations services provided by Hawk Associates. AGORA's customized and monitored SmarTire IR HUB ( http: ... Continue reading
The Game Changing Performance Of The Year
--It's that time of year again. The college football bowl game match-ups have been decided, and the prognosticators have started prognosticating. One thing hasn't been decided: No, I'm not talking about this year's National Champion, but the Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Year. Radio News Feature You can reac ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29120) has announced the addition of Autoparts Market Report 2005 to their offering. The apparent UK market for autoparts was valued at an estimated GBP 14.21bn in 2004, up from GBP 13.81bn in 2003 and GBP 9.98bn in 2000. Th ... Continue reading
Waste Management to 'Pay-It-Forward' This Holiday Season; Avid Car Collector John O'Quinn to Start Bidding at $1 Million HOUSTON, Dec. 7 -- In February 2005, Waste Management Inc. and its employees responded to the devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia by making a difference in a unique way. As the highest eBay bidder ... Continue reading
What Will Santa Drive This Year?
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7 -- Each year Santa stuffs his sleigh high with toys For all of the world's good little girls and boys Year after year cold whips through his sleigh He thinks it may be time for a new truck in this year and day His friends at Kelley Blue Book offer their aid without fear Assisting Santa in finding ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, December 7, 2005) * (1) EPA Nanotechnology Draft White Paper (2) Comments Sought on Proposed Permit for Stormwater Discharges (3) Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix (4) ... Continue reading
Automobile Journalists of Canada put the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in a Class of its Own
MARKHAM, ON, Dec. 7, 2005; It isn't often that a production car is made that is so clearly superior that it is deemed to have no competition at all, but this year, at its annual Car of the Year awards presentation, the Automobile Journalists of Canada (AJAC) declared the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to be just such a car. As ... Continue reading
Ford 2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Ford Motor Company debuts an all new show stand at the North American International Auto Show. Ford unveils an all-new space for the North American International Auto Show aimed at drawing customers in to experience how automobiles meet real life Commitment to innovation in design, technology, environment and safety al ... Continue reading
Ford’s fix-it plan AIADA summary Ford Motor Co. executives will present a restructuring plan to the company’s board of directors today that calls for closing at least 10 assembly and component plants and eliminating 25,000 to 30,000 hourly jobs in North America within five years, according to people familia ... Continue reading
Grassroots program to benefit non-profit Heuga Center and tie in with finale of 2005-2006 Professional Skiing & Snowboarding World Championships VAIL, Colo., Dec. 7 -- Over the past 13 years, the Jeep(R) King of the Mountain Series has set the standard for ski and snowboard racing at the professional level and earned a ... Continue reading
Juill Wagner The Woman in Black, Milan That Is
By Monte Doran, FCN It’s a question that has clogged many automotive and starlet watch blogs across the Internet: Who is that woman in the Mercury commercials? You know the one, with the long strides in stylish stilettos, the azure sweater that matches her eyes, and the remarkable authority and enthusiasm behind ... Continue reading
Jaguar "World First " at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards Safety Award
<table align="right" border="0"> <tbody><tr><td> <img src="http://media.ford.com/images/large/jaguar05/Deploy_bonnet_awa rd_ART.jpg" align="right" border="0"> </td></tr> </tbody><caption align="bottom"><font class="caption">His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent Presents Award to Jaguar Vehicle Safety Team Members</ ... Continue reading
Ford Environmental Activities Heated Up In November
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES HEAT UP NOVEMBER Ford Escape Hybrid gas-electric taxi, introduced at a news conference in New York City By Kristopher Spencer, FCN Ford Motor Company strengthened its position as one of the industry’s environmental leaders last month by taking part in several "green" events including conf ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster Plc: See What's Ahead On Your Mobile
CRANFIELD, England, December 7 -- With over 3 million days a year spent sitting in traffic jams in the UK, most motorists will probably have at some point, wished they'd had access to a crystal ball before setting out. Well now they can as mxData, the provider of award winning Traffic TV, the map based traffic informat ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--Clean Energy, North America's leader in clean transportation, has acquired the Willis LNG Plant in Willis, Texas, from Applied LNG Technologies USA LLC in a transaction valued at more than $14 million. The plant is located approximately 60 miles north of Houston. The Willis Plant, whic ... Continue reading
Legislations and Technological Changes Govern European Commercial Vehicles Market
Growing Focus on Addressing Safety and Environmental Concerns Through Superior Vehicle Design LONDON, December 7 -- Rapid globalisation is creating numerous changes within the European commercial vehicles (CV) market with all the major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly consolidating among themselves ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Establishes Sales Records with November 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new November record of 8,600 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV), an increase of 5 percent over November 2004 sales of 8,189 units and a 6 percent increase over October 2005 sales. Record year-to-date sales amounted to 97,353 units ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Completes Acquisition of Specific American Electronic Components, Inc. Assets
Leading Automotive Electronics Supplier to Take Possession of Some of the Assets, Technology and Employees of the Powertrain Sensors Company ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 7 -- Siemens VDO today completed the acquisition of some of American Electronic Components, Inc.'s (AEC) employees, assets and technology, helping advance Siem ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Tips from NASCAR's ''Performance Pit Crew Chief''
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 7, 2005--"NASCAR(R) drivers have it easy when it comes to driving conditions," says Mark Salem, NASCAR's "Performance Pit Crew Chief." "They only race in warm weather. But regular folks like you and me don't have that luxury. We often have to get our vehicles started in very cold temperatures, and we ... Continue reading
Timken Names Alastair R. Deane Senior Vice President - Technology
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 7 -- The Timken Company today announced the appointment of Alastair R. Deane as senior vice president - technology, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer James W. Griffith. Deane will lead Timken's global technology efforts in support of generating value and achieving the company's growt ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Land Rover Pull Ads From Gay Media Outlets
Washington DC December 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford’s luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover will stop advertising in gay publications in what Ford says is "purely a business decision,” reports The Chicago Tribune. The American Family Association, an interest group based in Tupelo, Miss., c ... Continue reading
Get the Biggest Bang Donating or Selling a Car Even With New IRS Rules
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--Do you have an older vehicle that costs too much to repair or just sits in your driveway? Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premier online resource for automotive information, has suggestions for owners looking to get rid of their car, including a way to still deduct full mar ... Continue reading
New Solar Panels for Hybrid Cars Improve MPG
WELLS, Nev., Dec. 7 -- Solatec LLC(TM) is pleased to introduce flexible, rooftop-mounted Solar Panels for Hybrid Vehicles, starting with a kit for the 2004-2006 Toyota Prius. The $2,195 kits will be available nationwide through dealer franchises. A prototype (pictured) has been operating in the Northeast for several mo ... Continue reading
Rising Fuel Prices and Enhanced Technologies Encourage Better Market Prospects for Clean Diesels
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 7 -- Diesel engines have a checkered history in light North American vehicles. Today, they are largely relegated to heavier full-size light trucks, such as DOT class 2 and 3 pickups. They have always enjoyed good fuel economy (both in the city and on the highway), high torque delivery, and long ... Continue reading
Sears Adds DieHard(R) Batteries to Nearly 1,400 Kmart Stores Nationwide
Kenmore, Craftsman Brands Also Available in Select Kmart Stores HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 7 -- In another visible example of the integration between Sears and Kmart, Sears Holdings Corp. today announced the introduction of DieHard batteries in nearly 1,400 Kmart stores nationwide. DieHard batteries are already sold i ... Continue reading
Denso Expands in Tennessee's Innovation Valley
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 6 -- Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., a major player in the auto component industry, will invest $185 million and add approximately 500 jobs at its Maryville, TN. electronic parts facility. The Japan-based company has continuously grown its Knoxville area presence from 250 employees in 1990 t ... Continue reading
Driveitaway's Founder Puts Fingers to Keyboard to Rev Up Automotive Industry Blogosphere
20-Year Automotive Industry Player John Possumato says Fleet-ing Thoughts will reflect on industry trends and his week-to-week experiences CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- John Possumato, founder and vice chairman of Driveitaway, Inc., the pioneer in upstream remarketing programs for commercial fleet vehicles, has carved out a piece ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Subaru Dealership in Plano
What: Join executives from Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru of Dallas at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Subaru dealership in Plano, Texas. This store will be the first of a number of new "antenna" stores strategically set up by Subaru across the country to provide more direct consumer preferences and retail ex ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, Canada, Dec. 6 -- EDTA Booth # 422 -- Saft has been deeply involved over the last decade in the development and the production of advanced battery technologies to meet the needs of the Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) market. HEV combine two separate power sources to provide their propulsion: an electric motor ... Continue reading
For immediate release; December 6, 2005 Wickens wins at ROC in Paris Robert Wickens wins FBMW division at Race of Champions PARIS, FRANCE Cameron Motorsports lead driver Robert Wickens has won the Formula BMW division race at the Race of Champions, held this past weekend in Paris, France. The event featured 22 of the b ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Dec. 6, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading manufacturer of motor homes, will host a conference call on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 10 am ET to discuss the financial results for its first quarter fiscal 2006 ended November 26, 2005. The Company will release its financial resul ... Continue reading
Overall Customer Satisfaction With Engines Declines as Industry Works to Meet New Emissions Standards WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- The Caterpillar C-15 ranks highest in customer satisfaction with vocational heavy-duty truck diesel engines, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/T ... Continue reading
LONDON, December 7 -- In the most concerted drive to raise standards of technical competence in the retail motor industry, the UK's first national voluntary assessment system for car technicians, Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), has seen over 1,000 technicians register since launching in June 2005. Developed ... Continue reading
Active Fuel Management™ Is New Name Of GM's Displacement On Demand Fuel-Saving Technology
DETROIT – GM has trademarked Active Fuel Management™ as the name for its displacement on demand fuel-saving technology, beginning with the Vortec 5.3 V-8-equipped 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The name will be applied to all 2007 model year vehicles equipped with the technology. Active Fuel Management ... Continue reading
NASCAR Honored at Tenth Annual Urban Wheel Awards, Jan. 10, 2006
Mike Helton, president of NASCAR to accept DETROIT, Dec. 6 -- On Wheels, Incorporated, publisher of African Americans On Wheels, Latinos On Wheels, and the soon-to-be-launched Asians On Wheels magazines will honor NASCAR at the Tenth Annual Urban Wheel Awards as the inaugural recipient of the Diversity in Motorsports A ... Continue reading
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