INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â Multitalented singer-actress-dancer Julianne Hough will sing the national anthem before the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Universal Music Group Nashville artist Hough also will perform songs from her upcoming, country music debut ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Receives $45 Million in Orders for Production of MRAP Vehicles
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 8, 2008 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has been awarded two new subcontract orders worth approximately $45 million to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, program. Under the t ... Continue reading
CarMax Provides 'Spring Cleaning' Advice for Your Car
How to Get Your Car Fit for Spring RICHMOND, Va., April 8, 2008 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car get in shape for the warm weather. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, and its master technicians, offer advice on how to spruce up your car for spring. "Spring is ... Continue reading
Jim Epler to Present Free Webinar on Finding Sponsorship and a NEW Sponsorship Opportunity Available to all Racers! HARRISBURG, N.C. â Jim Epler, former NHRA Funny Car pilot and one of the racing industryâs best at finding sponsors and keeping them happy, will be the guest âlecturerâ at the Future S ... Continue reading
ResearchConnect.com Press Releases
<http://www.researchconnect.com/images/rcinteractive_logo.g if> Press Release New Guinea Gold Corp. (TSX.V: NGG) - Corporate Reorganization 4/8/2008 Vancouver, BC, Canada - Fundamental analyst Sid Rajeev, MBA, and research associates Martha Buckwalter-Davis, BA (geology), and Kevin Liu, BSc, BBA, have issued an update ... Continue reading
Finding Sponsors and Keeping Them Happy Plus a New Sponsorship Opportunity Available to Each Racer Join us for a Webinar on April 15 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/555689641 Jim Epler has been one of the best in Finding and Keeping Sponsors and he will now shar ... Continue reading
MADD Joins Assembly Member Feuer in Support of Anti-Drunk Driving Legislation
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks for all Convicted Drunk Drivers will Save Lives in California WHAT: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in partnership with California state Assembly Member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and the California Highway Patrol, will be holding a news conference in support of critical anti-drunk dri ... Continue reading
RESQ PURE POWER ENERGY DRINK TO SPONSOR FISHER IN 2008 INDY 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â ResQ Pure Power Energy Drink, a recently launched product, will sponsor Sarah Fisher and Sarah Fisher Racing for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. Fisher also will compete in IndyCar Series races at Kentucky Speedway and Chicagoland Speedway. ResQ Pu ... Continue reading
2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan A major reason for the Honda Accord's success has been its fit with the needs and desires of family car buyers. When it first appeared in 1976, the Honda Accord was a larger version of the Civic hatchback, but "large" was only in comparison to the then-su ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 8, 2008 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it has appointed Tara Baukus Mello -- a 20-year veteran journalist who has specialized in automotive topics for 14 years -- as its new Senior Writer and Lead Market Analyst. Mello wil ... Continue reading
Salem Test Sends ABR Crew Scrambling
ABR Logo.jpg For Immediate Release Contact: Patti Kelly Andy Belmont Racing 704-905-2447 <mailto:patti@andybelmont.com> patti@andybelmont.com Tom-Web DSCN1736 Salem Test Sends ABR Crew Scrambling (Concord, NC) April 7, 2008 -- The sight of the crew diligently cutting away wrinkled sheet metal on this Monday morning at ... Continue reading
FIRESTONE TO AWARD $50,000 TO FINAL INDIANAPOLIS 500 QUALIFIER
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â The 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 promises to be one of the most exciting in recent history, and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is proud to contribute to the thrills fans have in store by announcing the âFirestone Indy 500 Final Qualifier Aw ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2008 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operati ... Continue reading
Air Command - Total Control of Your Airbag System from The Hoffman Group!
The Hoffman Group is pleased to announce the launch of our new Air Command web page! http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand To learn everything there is to know about the Air Command, go to http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/aircommand This email was sent to submit@theautochannel.com The Hoffman Group sent this e-mail t ... Continue reading
BALDWIN RACING WELCOMES JEREMY MCGRATH
Newport Beach, Ca. (March 2008) â Seven-Time Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath will be bringing his high flying skills to the exciting world of Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) fulltime as the newest member of Baldwin Racing. McGrath, who first got a taste of high adrenaline, high horsepower short course off r ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Laura Thompson Elected Officer
AKRON, Ohio, April 8, 2008 -- Laura Thompson, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's vice president of business development, has been elected an officer of the corporation by the Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Laura has done an exceptional job since assuming the lead rol ... Continue reading
Chinese Challenge Beckons Wickens and Morad
Montréal, Canada (April 8, 2008) - China's Shanghai International Circuit plays host to Round 9 of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport this weekend, Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April - the penultimate round of the nation versus nation series, with A1 Team Canada once again fielding Markham's Daniel Morad and Toront ... Continue reading
Pilgrim International Announces Increase in RV Production
Environmentally-Conscious Manufacturer Boosts Local Economy, Provides Jobs MIDDLEBURY, Ind., April 8, 2008 -- Pilgrim International, Inc. (http://www.pilgrimintl.com/) a leader in RV manufacturing and distribution, is pleased to announce an unprecedented increase in the production of its recreational vehicles. Despite ... Continue reading
Capps riding on road to recovery in Vegas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 24 NHRA NATIONALS The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway April 10-13, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS RIDING ON ROAD TO RECOVERY IN VEGAS CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 8, 2008) ... Continue reading
Win-Tron Racing Looking To Rekindle Salem Success
SALEM, Indiana (April 8, 2008) - - Win-Tron Racing (formerly Country Joe Racing) has enjoyed significant success in the ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) at Salem Speedway and as the ARCA scene is ready to shift back into second gear this weekend, the team is hoping to rekindle the magic and put driver Dominick Casola in victor ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod Challenge race day purses will total $320,000 in 2008
DELAWARE, Ohio (April 8) -- Officials with the JEGS ProMod Challenge will reward a race day purse of $32,000 for each of the 10 national events on the 2008 schedule, which totals a whopping $320,000 in race winnings for the year. This is in addition to the $1,000 per race Ohio Crankshaft Low Qualifier money, a $10,000 ... Continue reading
Great expectations for A1 TEAM USA at Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China--A1 TEAM USA arrives at Shanghai International Circuit this weekend with great expectations for the ninth round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. They are based upon Jonathan Summerton's third-place in the Feature race and fifth in the Sprint in the previous round at Mexico City, ample evidence that ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Sets New Quarterly and Monthly Records For Sales Outside North America
- Seven percent increase in March 2008 establishes new best sales month ever for Chrysler sales in international markets - 34 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth outside North America - First quarter sales outside North America grew nine percent, marking the best first quarter ever - driven by growth in E ... Continue reading
UK Motorsport Industry Fights Negative Image of Engineering
SILVERSTONE, England, April 8 -- Despite its position at the cutting edge of high performance engineering, motorsport is struggling to recruit the skilled engineering technicians it needs. New research from Motorsport 100 has also found that motorsport reflects issues across the GBP50bn high-tech engineering industry, ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity's 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV Starts Cross Country Earth Day Tour in San Francisco
Plans underway for commercial availability in two to three years SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2008 -- The 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV, the XH-150 introduced in January by AFS Trinity Power Corporation, starts a cross country tour here today to give Americans their first on-road look at what CNN and others suggested may be "t ... Continue reading
The Lubrizol Corporation May 2 Earnings Teleconference
CLEVELAND, April 8, 2008 -- The Lubrizol Corporation will hold a teleconference with analysts and investors on May 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to review the results for the first quarter of 2008. Participating in the teleconference will be James L. Hambrick, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Char ... Continue reading
TRW to Release First Quarter Financial Results on April 30; Schedules Conference Call and Webcast
LIVONIA, Mich., April 8 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2008 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, April 30, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Cantie, ex ... Continue reading
ATX Forum at SAE to Focus on Shifts in Marketing for Generation Y
Generation Y Wants Unbundled Telematics Option, Seeks Parents' Influence In Vehicle Purchases DETROIT, April 8, 2008 -- How today's teens and twenty-somethings (also known as Generation Y or the Millennial Generation) will change the way automobiles are made, marketed, serviced and equipped with electronics and telemat ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces 2008 First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces 2008 First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast Date: 4/8/2008 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
- The Ride Atlas brings anniversary content and 25 fresh rides to route-hungry bikers and Harley-Davidson(R) enthusiasts - SKOKIE, Ill., April 8, 2008 -- Motorcycle riders who love to travel off the beaten path -- and share a passion for the unique American tradition of Harley-Davidson -- will get a thrill out of the n ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 8, 2008 -- EMTA Holdings, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: EMHD) , maker of XenTx(TM), Synergyn(TM) and other engine treatment and fuel efficiency products, today announced that their Synergyn blended gear lubrication technology is a proven winner for ArvinMeritor. ArvinMeritor provides products to 90% o ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Announces Partnership with Kerr Industries, GM's Leading Upfitter
Battery Brain to become Preferred Battery Charge Protection Option POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., April 8, 2008 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , developer and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) product line of vehicle and marine devices, has announced an agreement with Kerr Industries, a le ... Continue reading
Koninklijke Nooteboom Trailers Selects Siemens PLM Software's NX and Teamcenter
PLANO, Texas and 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, April 8 -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Koninklijke Nooteboom Trailers (Nooteboom), a division of Nooteboom Hold ... Continue reading
Goodyear Well Positioned Despite Economic Uncertainty
AKRON, Ohio, April 8, 2008 -- In his address at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's 2008 Annual Shareholder Meeting today, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Keegan said the company is well positioned for future success despite economic uncertainty in 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200502 ... Continue reading
Atlantic Diving Supply to Provide Ballistics Equipment for Pentagon Police Vehicles and Personnel
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 8, 2008 -- The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) selected Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) to provide a suite of ballistics equipment to Pentagon law enforcement, security and emergency management personnel, including helmets, body armor and ballistic door panels for official vehicles ... Continue reading
Nexpart Store Management's ease of use, lower costs and increased functionality are a success in JV and independent auto parts stores with over 2000 installations completed RYE BROOK, N.Y., April 8, 2008 -- WHI Solutions, the leader in On Demand Business Solutions and CARQUEST, the premier supplier of Automotive replac ... Continue reading
Goodyear Directors Re-Elected at 2008 Annual Meeting
AKRON, Ohio, April 8, 2008 -- Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today re-elected 11 members of the company's Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Re-elected were: -- James C. Boland, retired vice chairman, Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC; -- James A. Firesto ... Continue reading
AVL Technology Cafe Schedule Set for SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2008 -- To demonstrate AVL's commitment to technology development and automotive industry excellence, AVL is again sponsoring the AVL Technology Cafe at SAE World Congress, directly adjacent to the AVL Technology Theater in booth #1387. The AVL Technology Cafe will host intimate forums of focu ... Continue reading
Nissan's Canton Mississippi Plant Expands to Build Trucks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2008) â Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced it is entering the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business through a significant investment in North America. NNA, as part of a global commitment to the segment, has announced it will introduce to the North American market three li ... Continue reading
Nissan Joins the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Club
NISSAN JOINS THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CLUB Haulinâ Ashes, Aunties and Animals By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Itâs not often that a car maker calls a press conference and no one has a hint of what is to be announced. That was the case today as we assembled in Detroit at the summons of Nissan to ... Continue reading
Rolls, codes and intersections - the latest issue of Daimler's HighTechReport HTR
Daimler's accident researchers are working on a sophisticated project for analyzing accidents at intersections. A new metal-forming process enables rapid, economical production of variable bodyshell components. ... Continue reading
All-new Kuga is latest Ford model to gain "Allergy Tested Interior" Seal of Approval
The stylish and charismatic Kuga is the seventh Ford model to receive the certificate, joining the Ka, Focus (including the Coupé-Cabriolet), C-MAX, S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo. Ford vehicles are the first in the world to have passed these stringent TÜV standards. ... Continue reading
Three-Quarters of New-Car Shoppers Affected by Gas Prices
Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Shows Car Shoppers Altering Spending Behaviors IRVINE, Calif., April 8, 2008 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research study (http://www.kbb.com/), an increasing number of consumers say their purchasing behavior has shifted and will continue to change significant ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Ranks Volkswagen Eos Best in Its Tests of Seven Convertibles
VW Eos narrowly outscores BMW 328i; Saab 9-3, Volvo C70 score mid-pack YONKERS, N.Y., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen Eos achieved the best overall score in Consumer Reports' tests of seven convertibles for the May issue, narrowly outpointing the BMW 328i. Both vehicles earned "Very Good" overal ... Continue reading
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