Spartan Chassis Receives $56.4 Million Order for Production of MRAPs
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 8 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , has been awarded a subcontract order from defense contractor BAE Systems worth approximately $56.4 million to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, program. The Mic ... Continue reading
GARAGETOWN USA SELLS 200TH GARAGE CONDO IN ARIZONA
âCompany is Taking Orders for New Units From Anxious Investorsâ Mesa, Arizona May 08, 2008-GarageTown USA is celebrating the sale of its 200th garage condo unit in Arizona. Launched in August 2007, the company opened itâs first of five Arizona developments in Chandlerâs Stellar Airpark. âWe wer ... Continue reading
KATHERINE LEGGE...GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Katherine Legge has gone missing in open-wheel after making a serious splash over the last two years. To read the article jump over to the <a href="/link.html?http:prracewire.wordpress.com"> WIREBLOG</a>, by visiting us. ... Continue reading
DRAMA BUILDS FOR INDIANAPOLIS 500 QUALIFYING AS RAIN WASHES OUT SECOND DAY OF PRACTICE
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 8, 2008 â For the first time since 2006, rain forced the cancellation of a second consecutive day of on-track activity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The lack of track time adds to the drama and tension as teams prepare for qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. A key moment in the m ... Continue reading
Vincec racks up air miles running European Championship
Stouffville, Ontario - May 08, 2008: While Mike Vincec prepares for his first local race in over six months, he has had very little time to relax following a month-long whirlwind tour that took him twice across the Atlantic plus trips to Florida and Utah. The lead driver for the Cameron Motorsports team out of Hamilton ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Announces New Team Partner for Grand-Am Series
Krohn Racing announces a new team partner for the No. 75 and No. 76 Krohn Racing Pontiac Lolas with BryanMark Financial Group. BryanMark logos will run on both Krohn cars beginning at the Monterey Festival of Speed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, on May 17, 2008. BryanMark Financial Group Joins Krohn Racing âWe are ... Continue reading
SCCA Launches Tire Rack Divisional Solo Program
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 8, 2008) - Sports Car Club of America is revitalizing its Divisional Solo program with the launch of The Tire Rack® SCCA Divisional Championships and Division Cup Challenge. Currently an optional program for all of SCCAâs nine Divisions, The Tire Rack® SCCA Divisional Championships have bee ... Continue reading
WABCO and Truck Race Team Allgauer Continue Partnership in 2008
Team Allgauer Relies on WABCO's Competitive Braking Technology BRUSSELS, May 8 -- WABCO (http://www.wabco-auto.com/home), one of the leading providers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission control systems for the commercial vehicle industry, and Truck Race Team Allgauer today announced the renew ... Continue reading
THREE MANHEIM OPERATING LOCATIONS RECEIVE WELLS FARGO AUTO FINANCE AWARDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi May 8, 2008 Manheim Public Relations (678) 645-2028 three Manheim operating locations RECEIVE WELLS FARGO AUTO FINANCE AWARDS Manheim honored for third consecutive year ATLANTA - Three Manheim auctions were recently honored at Wells Fargo Auto Finance's third annual auction awa ... Continue reading
American Stock Exchange Lists the Common Stock of Ener1, Inc.
NEW YORK, May 8 -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today lists the common stock of Ener1, Inc. under the ticker symbol HEV. Ener1, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of advanced, high-performance safe lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in HEVs (PHEVs) an ... Continue reading
Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo Boxer Engine Wins at International Engine of the Year Awards 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo Boxer Engine Wins at International Engine of the Year Awards 2008 Tokyo, Japan, May 8, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. ('FHI'; TSE: 7270), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that its 2.5-litre, Horizontally-Opposed, 4-cylinder boxer engi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates Production of All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R)
- Highly anticipated 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) production begins at Brampton Assembly Plant - Employees, guests join Chrysler executive Vice President Frank Ewasyshyn for festivities - Manufacturing expertise contributes to product quality - Modern muscle car offers best of past, present AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 8 ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
- Net sales of $40.0 million - Gross profit of $13.8 million or 34.4% gross margin - Adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 million CARSON, Calif., May 8 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Nonwovens Honored as One of Visteon Corporation's Top Suppliers
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., May 8 -- Freudenberg Nonwovens has been honored with a Visteon Important Partner Award for outstanding overall performance in providing its micronAir(R) cabin air filters to Visteon Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. Freudenberg Nonwovens was recognized as a top supplier to ... Continue reading
Drivers Looking To Save Gas Money Opt For Older Cars - VIDEO STORY
DENVER - May 8, 2008: With the high price of gas some people are now trading or parking their SUVs and gas guzzlers and buying inexpensive rides. Click PLAY to watch this video produced by KMGH-TV. ... Continue reading
The Fiat 500 speaks out in Berlin
The Fiat 500 continues to get itself talked about and once again in innovative and spectacular style. In the heart of Berlin at the legendary Checkpoint Charlie, on the corner of Friedrichstraße, the new Italian cult car calls out to passers-by from the top of a huge advertising cube with videos, messages in lights an ... Continue reading
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. ... Continue reading
M2Linx Design S.L. presents the Linx concept
The LINX is a unique piece of art, a revolutionary concept, much more than just a limited edition car. It is a car with features that will set trends. The spectacular design of this masterpiece is a creation of renowned young designer Andy Juárez, who at the young age of 25 has already demonstrated enough talent to pu ... Continue reading
Thank You OPEC - It's (becoming) a Small-Car World
Washington DC May 8, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that most automakers sell the bulk of their smaller cars overseas. Americans like space and plenty of utility in their vehicles, marketers say. Hence, the popularity of crossover SUVs. However, with rising gas prices and greater environmental awareness, demand fo ... Continue reading
Program to air 10 p.m., EST May 9, 2008 PHILADELPHIA, May 8, ABC's 20/20 is about to broadcast its investigation into the common but rarely publicized practice of selling old tires as new equipment. This potentially lethal aspect of tire merchandising has been linked to the 2002 death of Andrew "Andy" Moore, a gifted s ... Continue reading
Volvo debuts new turbocharged flexifuel police car
Visitors at today's GreenFleet Arrive 'n' Drive event at Rockingham are able to experience an impressive range of Volvo cars, including the new Volvo V70 2.5 FlexiFuel Turbo (FT) 200bhp police car, developed by Volvo to the specific requirements of the Emergency Services as part of its environmentally-friendly FlexiFue ... Continue reading
Aznom presents the 'Chateau Minì'
Aznom srl is proud to present you our last realization in the Car Pleasure field: the “Chateau Minì” based on the BMW Mini Clubman presented as a world premiérè at the Top Marques Monaco in Montecarlo. ... Continue reading
Shell completes 13,000 km, 74-day circumnavigation of India with Ferrari
The Shell-supported Ferrari 'Magic India Discovery' Tour reached its conclusion today in front of the famous Gateway of India in Mumbai, after a 13,000-kilometre, 74-day circumnavigation of India. The tour, which began in Mumbai in late February amid a flurry of speculation and interest, has delighted Indian fans aroun ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. executives to address shareholders following Kerkorian investment
WASHINGTON DC May 7, 2008; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that -- Ford's most prominent new shareholder is not expected at the automaker's annual meeting Thursday, but his formidable presence will be felt. Ford Motor Co. executives are to brief shareholders in Wilmington, Del., on the company's progress more t ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show extends Orlando location through 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: STEVE LEWIS 949.499.5413 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Extends Dates in Orlando to 2016 LAGUNA BEACH, CA - The world's largest racing trade show, the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, will remain in Orlando through 2016. Attended by more than 45,000 racing industry entrepre ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share of the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2008, to stockh ... Continue reading
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