Shelby G.T.500E Convertible Fetches World Record $550,800 at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
Apr 28, 2005
DALLAS April 28, 2005; The first 1968 Shelby G.T.500E convertible sold for a world record $550,800 during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction on April 2, 2005, at the South Florida Expo Center in Palm Beach, Fla. After a spirited battle, the winning bidder captured the only Shelby G.T.500E c ... Continue reading
Young Families Driving RV Market
Apr 28, 2005
RESTON, Va., April 28 -- Laura and Ben Soussan bought their first RV in February 2004, and it has enriched their lives far beyond their expectations. The Soussans are but one example of a huge influx of young families coming into the RV market, which hit a 26-year sales high in 2004, according to the Recreation Vehicle ... Continue reading
Roseville Student Earns AAA's Highest National Safety Honor
Apr 28, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Jessica Zeiter, 10, from Huron Park Elementary in Roseville, Mich., was on duty as a AAA Safety Patroller last winter, during heavy traffic and icy road conditions. A driver was speeding on the slippery roadway and failed to see a first grade student step into the street. Jessica quickly gr ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures to Save Lives on Area Highways
Apr 28, 2005
National Share the Road Safety Program Visits Rochester to Save Lives on New York Highways As Many as 118,000 Vehicles Travel I-490 Through Rochester Each Day. Most Automobile Drivers Were Never Taught What They Can Do to Avoid an Accident With a tractor-trailer. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), AAA Weste ... Continue reading
Supercuts Cuts Hair for Charity at AMA Weekend
Apr 28, 2005
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Supercuts Cuts Hair for Charity at AMA Weekend, Offers Chance to Win Kawasaki Motorcycle SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - There's one-stop shopping at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway, May 13-15, for anyone interested in helping a great charitable cause, ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Marie Remboulis Vice President, Corporate Communications
Apr 28, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 27, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont has announced the appointment of Marie Remboulis as vice president, Corporate Communications, and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). In this role, Remboulis assumes responsibility for the ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2005
Tour Stops at Bryan Adams High School on Friday, April 29 DALLAS, April 27 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Chrysler Group will visit Bryan Adams High School on Friday, April 29 at 9:45 a.m. to raise awareness among teens of the perils of underage drinking and promote teen driving safety just in time for pro ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Disappointed With MN House of Representatives Move Against Child Passenger Safety
Apr 28, 2005
BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 27 -- Last night, Tuesday, April 26, the House Ways & Means Committee deleted language out of the House Public Safety Omnibus bill that would have saved the lives of Minnesota children and prevented substantial numbers of severe injuries. That language would have strengthened Minnesota's child ... Continue reading
Students From Saline High School Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Technicians
Apr 27, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., April 27 -- Justin Jedele and Ryan Szpara of Saline, seniors at Saline High School, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory, in competition against eight other ... Continue reading
Extraordinary Women Recognized by ATHENA Foundation
Apr 27, 2005
Women's Organization also Honors GM for Longtime Support CHICAGO April 27, 2005; Kay Koplovitz broke new ground for women in television as founder of USA Networks. Sally Armstrong, a human rights activist, gave a voice to women in war-torn countries through her documentaries. And, General Motors Corp. has been there to ... Continue reading
Model Car Race Tests Students Engineering, Design Skills
Apr 27, 2005
ARGONNE, Ill., April 27 -- Science and engineering education will be on a roll at the Chicago Regional Fuel Cell and Solar Car Race Competition, to be held Saturday, April 30, at CNH America LLC - Burr Ridge Operations located at 7 South 600 County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and racing be ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Colors Inspire New Nail Polish
Apr 27, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 – The hottest car in America – Ford Mustang – today became the inspiration for this season’s hottest Nail Lacquer colors. OPI, the leader in professional nail care, has teamed up with Ford to offer three high-octane shades of Nail Lacquer, available starting in June at ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at the Piper Jaffray Technology Conference
Apr 27, 2005
PHOENIX, April 27 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that Kimberly McWaters, UTI's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Haslip, UTI's Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Piper Jaffray Technology Conference at the New York Pala ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2005
- LaSorda addresses audience at National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers (NABAS) Scholarship Dinner - Challenges minority suppliers to grow their business in order to respond to global opportunities - Offers students an opportunity to shape the future of the automobile industry - Shares Company's commitment t ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2005
Proper Tire Care Can Pay Off In Fuel Savings, Too AKRON, Ohio, April 26 -- Gasoline prices have hit record highs this spring across the U.S., and travel forecasters predict the cost at the pump could be pushed even higher during the summer travel season. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) With ... Continue reading
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