Honda Racing F1 Team - Jerez Test Report
Sep 16, 2006
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses JEREZ, SPAIN 15 SEPTEMBER TEST REPORT The Honda Racing F1 Team completed the first of two consecutive weeks of testing at the Jerez circuit in Southern Spain today in preparation for the final three races of the 2006 Formula One season in China, Japan and Brazil. It will b ... Continue reading
Ford Cuts 10,000 More Salaried Jobs, 2 Plants, Suspends Dividend in Bid to Cut Costs
Sep 16, 2006
DETROIT September 16, 2006;Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that -- Ford is putting its "Way Forward" restructuring plan on fast forward. Eight months after the automaker unveiled its original plan to become a smaller, more competitive company, Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it will slash thousands of jobs ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is taking steps to boost its production capacity in small-size turbochargers by more than 20%, from the current 3 million units p.a. (per annum) to 3.6 million p.a. by the end of the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2007 (April 1, 2007 throu ... Continue reading
Ford Puts Manor Auto Service In The Race
Sep 16, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Ford Customer Service Division has put Manor Auto Service on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for this weekend's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. As part of its national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, Ford has selected Curt and Sandy Svoboda, owners of Manor Auto Serv ... Continue reading
Subaru South Central Region Posts Consecutive Record Sales
Sep 16, 2006
- Regional sales outpace national increase with a jump of more than 8% in August - ATLANTA, Sept. 15 -- Subaru of America, Inc. national sales in August were up two percent from the same period last year with total sales of 17,809 units. The Subaru South Central Region, geographically the largest sales region for Subar ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it is closing its manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tennessee, that will result in a layoff of approximately 500 employees. "This is the latest step in our program to rationalize our production capacity to more effectiv ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Announces J. I. Kim Named Group Executive President
Sep 16, 2006
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today that Jae Il Kim will serve as Group Executive President. Kim will coordinate and oversee Hyundai operations in North America including those of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Hyundai Motor Finance Company, Hyundai Au ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Returns to the Runway as Title Sponsor of Fashion Week
Sep 16, 2006
Mercedes-Benz USA and IMG Sign Multi-year Contract for NY, LA and Miami MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 15 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced that it will expand its longstanding association with fashion by entering into a multi-year title sponsorship of all of IMG's Fashion Week properties in the United States. Merced ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
Alternative Fuel Industry Experts to Address Consumer and Media Questions at Monroeville Sheetz, Monday, September 18, 1:30 p.m. PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15 -- This Monday, September 18, 1:30 p.m., a panel of top experts from the automotive, energy and gas retail industries will hold an open forum discussion at the Sheetz Mon ... Continue reading
Sandra Jaitts Wins Supercharged Chevy Cobalt SS in Power 96 Connect With Cobalt Sweepstakes
Sep 15, 2006
MIAMI, FL - Sandra Jaitt was the lucky winner of the Connect with Cobalt Power 96 Sweepstakes, beating out thousands of participants from Dade and Broward counties and taking home a custom 2006 Supercharged Chevy Cobalt SS at the drawing held Saturday, September 9, at Maroone Pembroke Pines Chevrolet, in Pembroke Pines ... Continue reading
Bosch Supports NHTSA Proposal to Require Electronic Stability Control on All Vehicles
Sep 15, 2006
Bosch ESC Web site provides consumers valuable information on the technology's safety benefits FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15 -- As a pioneer in the development of electronic stability control (ESC), Bosch applauds the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for proposing the safety technology be stan ... Continue reading
Acura Announces Pricing for All-New 2007 MDX Luxury Performance SUV
Sep 15, 2006
Completely Redesigned MDX Features Class-leading Performance, Innovative Styling and Advanced Technology TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Acura today announced pricing of the all-new 2007 MDX seven-passenger luxury performance SUV. Making its debut next month at Acura dealerships on October 17th, the 2007 MDX will have a ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for xA Release Series 3.0
Sep 15, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the xA Release Series 3.0 will arrive at dealer showrooms beginning in October. The 2006 xA Release Series 3.0 will come in a stunning Stingray Metallic light blue exterior paint and offer unique exterior and interior enhance ... Continue reading
Rent a Dream! Lotus Elise Hits USA Rental Fleets
Sep 15, 2006
ATLANTA--Sept. 15, 2006--Lotus Cars USA, Inc., the exclusive distributor for Lotus sports cars in the United States and Canada, has today made the following announcement. In response to the extraordinary popularity of the stunning Lotus Elise exotic sports car here in the USA, rental fleets across the country have now, ... Continue reading
Honda Makes Strides In Biofuel Development
Sep 15, 2006
Washington DC September 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda announced yesterday that it has developed a way to make ethanol fuel from plant waste matter. The process has the potential to expand the use of biofuels that fight global warming, reports BusinessWeek. Honda R&D Co. developed the technology wit ... Continue reading
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