TC's 2005 Porsche Line-up Test Rides
The Drive story and Photos Short of a million-dollar lottery winner, an invitation to drive Porsches on a race track runs close second. With a million dollars you can own a Porsche! Thus I, and various other media racer-wannabes gathered for a day of very high speed entertainment at Waterford Hills Road Racing track. A ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Announces Northbrook, Ill. Grand Opening
AURORA, Ill., July 7 -- The AAA Northbrook branch is celebrating its grand opening July 13-15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day. The festivities will include AAA membership services such as Triptik, Tourbooks and maps; travel agents ready to plan everything from a weekend getaway to a trip around the world; and insurance agen ... Continue reading
AT&T Selected as Volvo Group's Communications Provider in North America
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 7 -- AT&T has been selected by the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles and diesel engines, as its networking provider for North America. The two-year multimillion-dollar agreement (with an option for an extension for a third year) extends the exist ... Continue reading
CASCAR teams raise $10,000 in race for Kids
For immediate release; July 7, 2005 CASCAR teams raise $10,000 in race for Kids Carhartt 'Racing for Kids' a big success BRAMPTON, ONTARIO Several CASCAR teams combined to raise $10,000 for the President's Choice Children's Charity on July 6 at Formula Kartways in Brampton. "The real winner at this race was the Preside ... Continue reading
Cognos Honors Infor for Outstanding Achievement in Solution and Channel Sales
Cognos Honors Infor for Outstanding Achievement in Solution and Channel Sales Infor Presented With Prestigious Platinum Partner Award at Cognos' 2005 Global Partner Summit Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2005- Infor, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, today anno ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Development Agreement With Volvo Truck Corporation
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 7 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ("CVG") , an innovative supplier to the heavy truck, construction, agriculture and marine industries, recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Volvo 3P, the business unit within Volvo AB responsible for development and purchasing for Mack Trucks Inc ... Continue reading
COUNTDOWN TO THE WEST CAOST HALL OF FAME AWARDS - JULY 22
NASCAR Comes to Oakland On October 14, 1951, big-time stock car racing came to the Oakland Stadium. On this date the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NACAR) sanctioned a 400-lapper (250 miles) on the big, 5/8-mile track. NASCAR regulars such as Fonty Flock, Dick Rathman, Allen Heath, and Marvin Panch were ... Continue reading
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Military Member Named Finalist for Jeep(R) Hero Award
-- One of 12 finalists selected amongst more than 1,800 nominations -- Finalists given opportunity to win new Jeep Grand Cherokee -- Nationwide program honors military, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who deliver exemplary, unique and heroic service everyday AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- Ve ... Continue reading
GEICO Endorses FEMA Preparedness Steps as Hurricane Dennis Approaches Gulf Coast
PENSACOLA, Fla., July 7 -- Since weather forecasters are predicting that Hurricane Dennis could develop into a very dangerous storm as it travels toward Pensacola and the Gulf Coast, GEICO recommends that residents take these preparedness steps, made available by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hurricane ... Continue reading
Jeg wants to reach new heights on Thunder Mountain (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals Bandimere Speedway Denver, CO July 15-17th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT Pre Race Release Jeg wants to reach new heights on Thunder Mountain Jeg Coughlin is one of the most accomplished young racers in drag racing. At 35, the n ... Continue reading
Maryland State Police Officer Named Finalist for Jeep(R) Hero Award
-- One of 12 finalists selected amongst more than 1,800 nominations -- Finalists given opportunity to win new Jeep Grand Cherokee -- Nationwide program honors military, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who deliver exemplary, unique and heroic service everyday AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- Jo ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 7 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, announced that it will present at the CIBC World Markets Fifth Annual Consumer Growth Conference on July 12, 2005 at 10:35 a.m. The presentation will be webcast live and archived for 30 days. To ac ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 7 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2006 first quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at http://www.vcall.com/. An archive of the webc ... Continue reading
NHRA MOPAR MILE HIGH NATIONALS TO HONOR MILITARY BRANCHES, SAFETY OFFICIALS
NEWS RELEASE July 7, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com 26TH ANNUAL MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS TO HONOR AMERICAN MILITARY BRANCHES, COLORADO SAFETY OFFICIALS Center Line, Mich. - As one of the longest running events in NHRA history, the NHRA ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports June Sales
TRAPPES, France, July 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 57,778 vehicles (1) in June 2005, an increase of 10.1% over the same month last year. In the six month period from January to June 2005, Nissan Europe sold 287,410 units, 0.8% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 5,776 units in ... Continue reading
Seasonall Automotive Secures Wi-Fi With LucidLink to Boost Productivity, Sales
Wireless Network Becomes Nucleus of Automotive Center's Day-to-Day Operations ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 7 -- No longer the domain of college campuses or high-tech offices, the power of Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and the surging demand for the technology has reached all types of businesses -- even automotive service center ... Continue reading
Severe London Congestion Warnings From RAC Trafficmaster Telematics
CRANFIELD, England, July 7 -- Following the terrorist attacks in London this morning Trafficmaster, the leading provider of real-time traffic information and its partner, RAC, warns drivers of long delays heading out of London. As people start to make their way home, having been advised to stay where they were during t ... Continue reading
St. Paul Area EMT Named Finalist for Jeep(R) Hero Award
-- One of 12 finalists selected amongst more than 1,800 nominations -- Finalists given opportunity to win new Jeep Grand Cherokee -- Nationwide program honors military, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who deliver exemplary, unique and heroic service everyday AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- Ci ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Second Quarter 2005 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 7 -- Tenneco Automotive plans to issue its second quarter 2005 earnings news release before the market opens on Thursday, July 21, 2005 and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarter ... Continue reading
Venture Industries Investigation Looks Into Old Company, Not New Venture Holdings, LLC
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 7 -- The investigation into alleged accounting irregularities at Venture Industries reported in today's Detroit Free Press is strictly confined to Venture Industries, not New Venture Holdings LLC, the company that began operations on May 3, 2005 with a purchase of some of Venture Industrie ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Names Ryder As Top Supplier
MIAMI, July 7 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it was named a Visteon Important Partner (VIP) by Visteon Corporation for exemplifying "Best in Class" performance and going above-and-beyond to meet Visteon's needs. "We view our supplier part ... Continue reading
XOsoft Helps Several Florida Companies Prepare for Hurricane Season
WALTHAM, Mass., July 7 -- XOsoft, a leading provider of continuous application availability software solutions, today announced that several new customers have recently purchased their disaster recovery software in preparation for hurricane season. New Florida customers include Gabor Insurance Services, a leading liabi ... Continue reading
Meridian Technologies Receives Prestigious DaimlerChrysler Award
STRATHROY, Ontario, July 7 -- Meridian Technologies Inc., the world's largest supplier of magnesium die cast automotive components, is pleased to announce that both its Magnesium Products Division of Strathroy Ontario and Magnesium Products of America Division of Eaton Rapids Michigan were 2 of 10 suppliers to DaimlerC ... Continue reading
News from cars.com: Cars.com Announces Acquisition of NewCars.com
Media Contact: Kerri McLaughlin Communications Manager 312-601-6134 (direct) 773-412-7823 (mobile) kmclaughlin@cars.com Cars.com Acquires NewCars.com Acquisition Expands cars.com's Presence In The New Car Market, Supports New Product Offerings CHICAGO - July 7, 2005 - Cars.com, the fastest growing online automotive mar ... Continue reading
ProQuest Business Solutions Acquires Technologies From Active Web Services, LLC
Purchase of Premier Warranty Application and Other Technologies Expands ProQuest Business Solutions' Presence in Strategic Markets RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 7 -- ProQuest Business Solutions, a subsidiary of ProQuest Company and a leading provider of electronic parts catalogs, performance measurement and e-commerce solution ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2005 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2005 Second Quarter Results Conference Call When: July 28, 2005, 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above ... Continue reading
Tornado Black Flags Atlanta Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. July 7, 2005; The AP reported that the Atlanta Motor Speedway looks as if it was in a high-speed crash. Entire sections of its grandstand and luxury boxes are shredded. Oak trees, flagpoles and light towers are snapped. On some of the speedway's condominiums, the roof is caved in, windows are shattered. ... Continue reading
Concept Car That Gave Life to All-New 2006 Production Eclipse Snags Industrial Design Society of America's Prestigious Award CYPRESS, Calif., June 28 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced today its E-boost concept vehicle was awarded the 2005 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Gold Award in the ca ... Continue reading
2006 VW Passat TDI Wagon NOT Coming to the US?
I received a call from Dick Hannah VW in Vancouver, WA telling that VW will not be importing the 2006 Passat TDI Wagon into the US, at all, never mind sometime in the first quarter of 2006. I queried VW USA and they had not comment. Very strange. Can someone please check this out or is it old news? This may or may not ... Continue reading
American Le Mans Series Press Luncheon
Infineon Technologies Grand Prix of Sonoma American Le Mans Series PRESS CONFERENCE You are invited to the Infineon Technologies Grand Prix of Sonoma American Le Mans Series press conference/luncheon on Wednesday, July 13, at McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant in picturesque Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. Th ... Continue reading
Buckles Avanza del Programa Drive For Diversity(SM)
Buckles acepta oportunidad ARCA; Cronrath se une al equipo CHARLOTTE, Carolina del Norte, 1 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- Greg Calhoun Presidente y CEO de Access Marketing and Communications, junto con Belnavis Racing, anunciaron hoy que el piloto Morty Buckles, del Programa Drive for Diversity(SM) (Carrera por la Diversid ... Continue reading
Gameloft Trae 'War of the Worlds' a los Clientes de Get It Now de Verizon Wireless
Para aquellos que nunca creyeron, la batalla por el planeta ha comenzado en teléfonos seleccionados con Get It Now activado BEDMINSTER, Nueva Jersey y NUEVA YORK, 1 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- Ya están aquí. y usted es uno de ellos. Verizon Wireless, el proveedor líder de servicios móviles del país, y Gameloft, un ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales to Rise in Second Half of 2005, Says Standard & Poor's
But Near-Term Outlook for Big Three Automakers Cautious as Foreign Carmakers Continue to Gain Market Share NEW YORK, July 7 -- Even as the U.S. market for new automobiles remains strong by historical standards, the fortunes of industry participants vary widely and the Big Three automakers overall will lose market share ... Continue reading
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Byte-Bite:If I was working for one of Hyundai's competitors, I'd be worried. Hyundai has arrived. If your concept of Hyundai is ``cheap Korean car,'' with the emphasis on ``cheap'' as synonym for ``shoddy'' more than ``inexpensive,'' it's time to move out ... Continue reading
Chrysler Taps Flashy Former Chairman as Advertising Guru
Washington DC July 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Lee Iacocca will return to the spotlight in a series of Chrysler advertising spots in hopes of drumming up consumer interest in his former company’s Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models, reports The Detroit News. The flamboyant former chairman retired from ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Definitive Agreement Reached to Exit Retail Business
RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 7 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's largest producers of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement with two retail subsidiaries of Clayton Homes, Inc. to sell the majority of the operating assets of Fleetwood Ret ... Continue reading
Asia Overtakes North America in Lubricants Consumption According to Study by Kline & Company
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., July 7 -- The Asia-Pacific region overtook North America as the leading region for lubricant demand on a volumetric basis in 2004, according to a study soon to be released by Kline & Company. Though consumption in both regions has been at similar levels for the last few years, 2004 marks a watershed ... Continue reading
Several automakers are scaling back the free-maintenance perks that traditionally accompany the purchase of a new car, as they look for ways to “trim their costs and beef up their bottom lines,” reports The Wall Street Journal. “... A growing number of manufacturers -- including some of the same brand ... Continue reading
New Research Shows 10% of Hispanic Web Users Use Spanish Sites
Snide’s Remarks: For years our sales teams have been trying to sell advertising here on The Auto Channel, with some success but not in proportion to our audience size and importance to the marketplace. It has been frustrating because the automakers ad agencies seem to find money to advertise on Hispanic automotiv ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Names Dave McKenzie New Vice President of Service and Product Support
CYPRESS, Calif., July 7 -- Rich Gilligan, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), today announced the hiring of Dave McKenzie as Vice President of Service and Product Support, effective July 25. McKenzie, served in a variety of management positions with Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 2001, incl ... Continue reading
New Maserati Takes ALMS By Storm
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 New Maserati Takes the ALMS by Storm SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The new Maserati MC12 has certainly taken the American Le Mans Series and the GT1 class by storm, and the team will roar into Infineon Raceway looking for its first victory on the 12-turn road course during ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., July 7 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has established a new team of professionals to help lead the Company through the next phase of its restructuring process. This team will include Stephen F. Cooper, who has been appointed Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors; Leonard LoB ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Outlines Strategy to Broaden Scope of Tracking/Recovery Capabilities
Company Pursuing Nationwide Coverage; Migrating Network from Wideband to Narrowband WESTWOOD, Mass., July 7 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in recovering stolen mobile assets, today announced a strategic direction that will enable the company to establish nationwide coverage for the LoJack tracking and recove ... Continue reading
Acquisition Expands cars.com's Presence In The New Car Market, Supports New Product Offerings CHICAGO, July 7 -- Cars.com, the fastest growing online automotive marketplace, today announced that it has acquired NewCars.com, a leader in automotive sales lead generation. The acquisition expands cars.com's presence in the ... Continue reading
Drivers Feel Driving is Getting Riskier, Yet Most Admit to Dangerous Behaviors
Poll: New Drivers Most Susceptible to Lure of High-Tech Distractions WASHINGTON, July 7 -- American drivers say the aggressive and distracted behavior of other drivers is more aggravating than traffic delays, road construction and personal stress combined. That's the finding of a new national poll of motorists who, iro ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces Management Changes
OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, July 7 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced the reorganization of its senior management team effective June 30th. President and CEO, Robert Rudman has resigned and will serve SmarTire both as the non-executive Chairman of the Board and as a consultant to the Company. Chief Op ... Continue reading
Severe London Congestion Warnings From RAC Trafficmaster Telematics
CRANFIELD, England, July 7 -- Following the terrorist attacks in London this morning Trafficmaster, the leading provider of real-time traffic information and its partner, RAC, warns drivers of long delays heading out of London. As people start to make their way home, having been advised to stay where they were during t ... Continue reading
ISC Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue and Earnings
- Company Raises Full Year Financial Guidance - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 7 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record results for the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2005. "We have completed an outstanding first half of 2005, culminating with 20 percent reven ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches New Hybrid Vehicle Online Buying Guide
CHICAGO, July 7 -- As gasoline prices continue to climb, so do orders for hybrid vehicles. The number of consumers searching for hybrid vehicles on cars.com tripled in February when gas prices hit $2 a gallon. The searches remain steady and cars.com decided to answer many of the questions consumers were asking about hy ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion's World Premiere at Kentucky Speedway
* July 16: More Than 3,500 Area Race Fans Will Be the First to Drive Ford's Most Important Mid-Size Car in 20 Years * The 2006 Ford NASCAR Model Will Have Its First Public Viewing * Attendees Can Also Put the Hot Mustang GT Through Its Paces WHAT: More than 3,500 area racing fans and consumers will play out their NASCA ... Continue reading
Brunswick Announces Second Quarter Earnings Call
LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 6 -- Brunswick Corporation will release its second quarter 2005 financial earnings results on Wednesday, July 27, before the market opens. The earnings conference call, hosted by George W. Buckley, chairman and chief executive officer, Peter G. Leemputte, senior vice president and chief financia ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 6 -- Consorcio G Grupo Dina, S.A. de C.V. announced that it has extended its exchange offer for all of its outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due August 8, 2004 (CUSIP No. 210306 AB 2) and related waiver solicitation. The Exchange Offer and related waiver solicitation will expire at 5:00 ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, July 7, 2005; From July of this year Mercedes-Benz is also offering diesel-powered models in the current E-Class range in conjunction with 4MATIC. Both the Saloon and Estate versions of the new E 280 CDI 4MATIC with 140 kW/190 hp and the E 320 CDI 4MATIC with 165 kW/224 hp, featuring a six-cylinder engine in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Adds A 200 TURBO
Stuttgart, July 7, 2005; Mercedes-Benz is adding a high-performance variant to the second-generation A-Class model family. The new Mercedes-Benz A 200 TURBO offers the performance characteristics of a sports car with its output of 142 kW/193 hp and a maximum speed of 228 km/h. This compact car with the new high-perform ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces New Mid-Range Truck Project
Stuttgart/Redford/Tokyo July 7, 2005; DaimlerChrysler has announced today that the first commercial vehicle resulting from its new optimization program “Global Excellence” will be introduced mid-year 2006. Sterling, a unit of DaimlerChrysler’s Freightliner LLC North American truck unit, will expand it ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls Include New VW Jetta, Toyota Tacoma and Others
Report Date : July 6, 2005 at 10:53 PM New Information Added Since : June 26, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / TACOMA 2005 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V302000 Recall Date : JUN 27, 2005 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11592 Summar ... Continue reading
Beijing Hyundai boosts 2005 sales target
BEIJING, July 7, 2005; (Xinhuanet) -- Hyundai Motor Co.’s Beijing joint venture had raised its full-year sales target by 15 percent to 230,000 following strong sales so far this year, the president of the joint venture said. In the first half, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. sold 109,564 cars to dealerships, up nearly ... Continue reading
GM overtakes VW in Chinese auto sales
BEIJING, July 7, 2005; (Xinhuanet; General Motors has overtaken Volkswagen as the No 1 foreign automaker in the world's third biggest vehicle market. GM and its Chinese joint ventures sold 308,722 vehicles in China from January to June this year, an increase of 18.9 per cent from a year ago, the Detroit-based auto make ... Continue reading
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