Jun 19, 2006
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 19, 2006--In celebration of the union of the automotive and music worlds, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, and the Petersen Automotive Museum (Petersen), one of the world's largest and most innovative automotive museums, have joi ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
LEXINGTON, Ohio, June 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has tapped the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Triple Crown Tuner Challenge as the site of its annual Tiburon tuning enthusiast meet this summer. This marks the third year that Hyundai has invited tuners to the venerable raceway. For the past two years, Hyundai has h ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces New Aftermarket Business and Second Quarter Restructuring Initiatives
Jun 19, 2006
-- Awarded new aftermarket business with revenue of $8 million annually -- Restructuring projects estimated to generate $10 million in annual savings LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 19 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today that the company has won new aftermarket business from 13 aftermarket customers in North America, expected to g ... Continue reading
MEMA New Vehicle Technology Ride and Drive
Jun 19, 2006
WHAT: Media invited to test drive vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control and other safety enhancing technologies WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided) WHERE: RFK Stadium Parking Lot, Washington, D.C. Parking lots #6 & 7 BACKGROUND: Electronic stability control reduce ... Continue reading
Fast Ashleys Is Wheeling and Dealing on MTV's Fast, Inc.
Jun 19, 2006
LOS ANGELES, June 19 -- Fast Ashleys' Christian, Todd and Tater have found a new home on MTV. These three unique characters play themselves on MTV's hot new reality show Fast, Inc. They use connections, craftiness and charisma to field classic and muscle car requests from celebrities, models and eccentric millionaires. ... Continue reading
Baltimore City Public School Buses and Pupils Made Safer With GPS System
Jun 19, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., June 19 -- Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc. (RSI), a global provider of customized GPS-based vehicle tracking and mobile data systems, today announced that it has been contracted by the Baltimore City Public School System and is currently installing a turn-key Automatic Vehicle Location system for th ... Continue reading
Winners of The AutoLab's NYC Automotive High School Essay Contest Announced
Jun 17, 2006
The Shelly and Donald Rubin Foundation has provided $10,000 to fund a writing contest for students at New York Cityâs Automotive High School. ... Continue reading
PPG Names Five New Vice Presidents
Jun 16, 2006
PITTSBURGH--June 16, 2006--PPG Industries today announced the following individuals have been named vice presidents effective July 1: -- James V. Latch, vice president, automotive replacement glass and insurance and services; -- Viktor Sekmakas, vice president, coatings, and managing director, Asia/Pacific; -- Jorge A. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 16, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--June 16, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share payable on July 24, 2006 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2006. The ann ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Compass Pinpoints Cutting-edge Sound Systems and Technologies
Jun 16, 2006
* Boston Acoustics premium sound system with articulating liftgate speakers pumps out high wattage for outdoor listening pleasure * UConnect(TM) Hands-free Communication System enables safer driving habits * Factory-installed SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio entertains without commercials AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- The a ... Continue reading
Lesa France Kennedy to Christen Goodyear Blimp
Jun 16, 2006
ISC President to Christen New Airship AKRON, Ohio, June 15 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proud to announce that Lesa France Kennedy, President of the International Speedway Corporation and a member of NASCAR's Board of Directors, will serve as the official christener for its newest blimp. (Logo: http://www.n ... Continue reading
Freedom Grill Heats Up Tailgating with Launch of New FG-50 ``Ride Outside'' Grill
Jun 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--June 15, 2006--Following the fiery success of the patented Freedom Grill FG-100 for extreme tailgating, Freedom Grill is launching the next generation of transportable grill, the FG-50. Based on an award-winning automotive design, the FG-50 combines the convenience of the original FG-100 stainless steel gril ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Offers Free Video Downloads Through iTunes
Jun 16, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--June 15, 2006--Advance Auto Parts announced today that it is offering free downloads of its video clinics showing instructional car repair information through Apple's video iPod technology. The partnership with Apple makes downloads available by logging on to www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, clicking the Know-Ho ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium to Test Launch Celebrity Car Care Product on TV Shopping Channels
Jun 16, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 15, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today they are preparing to launch celebrity car care products on TV shopping channels under the Quadriga MotorSports brand. The products are aimed at the $859 million waxes and polishes market using the uniqueness, marketability and sh ... Continue reading
TRW Advanced Pre-Crash Radar and Seatbelt System Further Integrates Active and Passive Safety
Jun 15, 2006
PARIS, June 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today unveiled an advanced pre-crash system combining its latest generation Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Control Retractor (ACR) seatbelt technologies to help prepare occupants before a crash occurs. (L ... Continue reading
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