McDonough teen loves hot rods Jul 3, 2008
Like Marisa Tomei's Mona Lisa Vito character in the movie "My Cousin Vinny," Chelsea Lorenz of McDonough is a car-savvy female who can wow the average gear-head male with her knowledge of all things automotive ... " And like the automotively astute Ms. Vito in "My Cousin Vinny," car stats and specifications just roll off Miss Lorenz's tongue. In describing her dad's Plymouth Fury, she immediately pointed out its unique characteristics. "It's one of 659, because of the four-speed transmission,"... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Brad wrote on Jun 23, 2008 10:25 AM:" I am from Fargo. Trust me people, you want a Fleet Farm. Its the best store here. They have lots of hunting/fishing stuff, camping, sports, automotive, farm, hardware, tools, home, etc. They have everything and at decent prices too. I know it would do very well in Bismarck. ". Hockeyman wrote on Jun 23, 2008 10:25 AM:" A nice hockey arena with 4 - 6 rinks for the youth of Bismarck ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
D&M Holdings Announces Tender Offer Agreement With Bain Capital Jun 20, 2008
Going forward, the Company intends to continue its active pursuit of acquisitions and growth in the consumer, commercial and automotive audio video businesses ... About Dings Dings is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon(R), Marantz(R), McIntosh(R) Laboratory, Boston Acoustics(R), Snell Acoustics, Escient(R), Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen ,... (PR Newswire)
Boy Playing With Dog Toy Bitten By Boxer Jun 10, 2008
Stories Slideshows Video Commented On The Side Automotive Tips. ADVERTISEMENT. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Car dealership off-limits to active service members Jun 1, 2008
Ideal Automotive Group, including the company's business in Tucson known as Wildcat Mitsubishi, was informed in a May 20 letter by the fort's leadership that it is being placed off-limits ... The Ideal Automotive Group facility in Sierra Vista ... (Mark Levy-Herald/Review) Fort Huachuca spokeswoman Tanja Linton said, Today (Wednesday) we got notification that Ideal Automotive Group received the letter from the garrison commander (Col. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
NASA Says Discovery Ready For Flight May 30, 2008
On The Side Automotive Tips. ADVERTISEMENT. (KSBW 8, CA)
High Tech Road Trip: Make Your Car A Mobile Media Center May 25, 2008
8" WVGA LCD monitor is touch sensitive, and the color scheme is configurable to your taste. And if the base unit doesn't have all the components you want, you can connect entertainment devices through the unit's A/V input and a backup camera to the system's camera port. Radar Detectors While radar detectors have been around for many years, they are not all the same. Most have the ability to sense law enforcement radar from different distances. That's useful, but they may not be able to tell you... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Disaster by Numbers May 14, 2008
In Cockburn's manual, slow-moving killers such as famine, disease, tribal genocide, or automotive holocaust (approximate 42,000 killed a year in the U.S.) rarely qualify for disaster coverage because quickness of death is the genre's distinguishing characteristic. Hell today, gone tomorrow, in other wordsor at least gone from sight. (Slate)
GM closing transmission plant, 1400 jobs at risk May 13, 2008
by mid-2010, in a blow to Canada's automotive sector that could mean the loss of 1,400 jobs. "I have spoken with the CEO of General Motors Canada about their plans to try and protect the workers at that facility," Industry Minister Jim Prentice told CTV's Mike Duffy Live on Monday. (CTV.ca)
FBI probe nets counterfeit Chinese networking parts May 11, 2008
Posted in Green Tech by Martin LaMonica May 10, 2008 3:06 PM PDT Fisker Automotive took a prototype of its planned $80,000 electric sedan for a spin on a track in California, giving gawkers the first first look of the luxury sedan in action. The photos, which were thought to be "spy photos," were actually taken by the company's PR firm. (CNET News.com)
Revving Up the (Powerless) Mach 5 May 10, 2008
A team of New York Times contributors blogs about news, trends and all things automotive. Check back for insight, photos, reviews of cars and more. (New York Times)
'Speed Racer' opening on a crowded track May 9, 2008
" He plays a young racing fiend fighting to save his family's business from a takeover by an evil automotive magnate.Warner had planned to open the film Memorial Day but pushed up the release by two weeks when Paramount Pictures plopped on the date. Some question why Warner didn't move again once "Iron Man's" buzz built. "I didn't have any concerns, and I still don't," Feldman said.Warner Bros. President Alan Horn and his top creative lieutenant, Jeff Robinov, say they too are confident that... (Los Angeles Times)
Health experts step up debate over safety of plastics May 4, 2008
Like BPA, phthalates are used in hundreds of products, including vinyl floors, adhesives, food packaging, automotive parts, clothing and personal-care products such as soap, shampoo, hair spray, nail polish and underarm deodorants. According to the FDA, phthalates are used at low concentrations to reduce cracking of nail polish, avoid stiffness in hair sprays, and as solvents and perfume fixatives in various other products. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
CALIFORNIA MELTDOWN: Foreclosures up 327% from '07 levels... Apr 23, 2008
It's no longer the fall of Detroit because of the fall of the automotive industry where abandoned homes took over the city. Now it's the fall of the US, where boarded up homes are starting to pop up. (The Drudge Report)
Amid Concerns, Toys 'R' Us Pulls Baby Bottles Apr 22, 2008
The automotive industry is growing greener by the day. See what companies are doing to help improve the quality of the environment and what steps they plan to take in the future. (KSBW 8, CA)
Daily Briefing Apr 22, 2008
From Staff and News Services Published on: 04/22/08. Parts strike hits 2 more GM plants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
PAPER: Why China is the REAL master of the universe... Apr 12, 2008
A couple of years ago, Nanjing Automotive, a Chinese company, snapped up MG Rover. Just as the 19th century was the British century, and the 20th century was the American century, the 21st century is the Asian century. (The Drudge Report)
Hot Wheels(R) and Gallery 1988 Present Pop Surrealist Exhibit Showcasing Artwork Inspired by Classic Toy Brands Apr 2, 2008
Since 1968, Hot Wheels has inspired automotive trends and revolutionized the toy industry by delivering speed, power, performance and attitude with every die-cast car, said Tim Kilpin, GM and senior vice president, Boys & Entertainment, Mattel Brands. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, were extremely proud that the brand continues to bring excitement and inspiration to Hot Wheels fans of all ages. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Just in Time for Warm Weather, Family Vacations, and Outdoor Fun ... The Spring Issue of Toy Wishes Magazine Hits Newsstands April 15th Apr 2, 2008
High-speed races, death-defying leaps and incredible feats of automotive prowess. Its all in a days racing for Speed Racer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cut the clutter Mar 29, 2008
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Task Force accepts chemical products including aerosol cans, automotive fluids, compact fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, paint products, pesticides, photography chemicals, pool chemicals and even chemistry sets. However, they don't take items in leaky containers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Turned Down for an Auto Loan? There are Options Mar 25, 2008
A great place to start the loan process is online at a site like , a popular consumer automotive information site committed to helping customers with special finance needs get approved for a loan and into the right vehicle ... While you're there, if you need to find out your credit rating, use Experian Automotive to receive a copy of your credit report online. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Protect Yourself from Expensive Vehicle Repairs Mar 25, 2008
Boonville Daily News - Ara. Tuesday, March 25, 2008. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Organizations share Ariz. public schools' good news Mar 24, 2008
In Surprise, seventh-grade science students are teaming with retired automotive engineers, Luke Air Force Base personnel and community volunteers to design and build motorized toys for the program A World in Motion. In Gilbert, high-school physics students are studying mass and learning about force and other physics concepts through experiments with pasta. (AZCentral -- News)
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Quattlebaum said his particular favorites are die-cast automotive and farm-related toys. A particular Texaco promotional toy released in 1984 is valued at 1,400 and Quattlebaum said there are others which have even higher values. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Attack of the Kids: Upfront Playdate Looks Promising Mar 18, 2008
Since 2006, when Nick did some $50 million in nonendemic business, categories like insurance, automotive, travel, financial services, consumer electronics and wireless have become a sizable part of the network's business model. "We expect to grow our nontraditional categories close to 50 percent in the 2008-09 upfront," Perry says. (MediaWeek.com)
Students fight world hunger, one goat at a time Mar 8, 2008
The school can now boast several state finalists, including Kelly Stage and Katie Wintermeier (advertising); Bailey Freeman (automotive services marketing); Logan Rhea (business services marketing); Kristi Fissel and Danielle Campoli (creative marketing); Preston Wootten (employability skills); and Jordan Sapp and Laura Hopper (public relations). Fissel was also a finalist in the marketing management category. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
John Whitmore: Charge of the selfish brigade Mar 1, 2008
Porsche, petrolheads and others will strive to stick the automotive autumn leaves back on the trees, for their raison d' tre, their very identity, is under threat. But the writing is on the wall. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Six-year-old undergoing cancer treatment receives answer to wish Feb 19, 2008
One of Zachary Combs' wishes was granted on Friday, when he was able to ride in a brand new Hummer, supplied by Tyler's Automotive in Niles ... Tyler Automotive in Niles donated the Hummer. (Niles Star, MI)
THE FIRST RACE Feb 17, 2008
$85 billion Estimated revenue in 2005 of the nation's automotive repair and maintenance businesses. 11,947,000 Number of motor vehicles produced in the U.S. in 2005, with 4. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Auto lovers pay big bucks to pimp their garages Feb 16, 2008
"These are the type of people who I think benefited from the tax cuts that the politicians are talking so much about," said Gregory Anderson, automotive editor for Robb Report, a Malibu, Calif. -based magazine that follows luxury-spending trends. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hot Wheels(R) Kicks off 40th Anniversary with Unveil of Diamond-Encrusted Car at New York Toy Fair Feb 16, 2008
Since its introduction, Hot Wheels has revolutionized boys toys and inspired automotive trends, said Tim Kilpin, general manager and senior vice president, Boys and Entertainment, Mattel Brands ... For the first time in its history, Mattel went outside of its in-house design team to seek new car designs and to honor the automotive partners that attributed to the success of Hot Wheels cars over the years ... This summer, fans across the country will be invited to celebrate the 40th... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Business Beat Feb 15, 2008
Chase also operates Greenville Motor Co. on Greenville Boulevard, Professional Auto Beauty on Hooker Road, and Winterville Tire and Automotive on N.C. 11. Cooke said the former convenience store location, across from Trade Wilco and Rite Aid, is in a high-visibility area. (The Daily Reflector)
5 Crossovers Make Best Family Vehicles List Feb 13, 2008
5 Crossover Vehicles Named Best For Family - Automotive News Story - KGTV San Diego ... Kelley Blue Book editors call the Highlander a grab bag of what's good throughout the automotive industry. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Truth and rumours muddy plastics debate Feb 11, 2008
We see it every day in CDs, in automotive parts, in the resin lining applied to the insides of food and soft drink cans, in toys. For years, athletes and hikers have used colourful BPA bottles for water. (National Post)
In the Pipeline Feb 11, 2008
Construction for automotive repair facility, 13657 Atlantic Blvd., near San Pablo Road, 16,000 square feet, $1. 1 million; contractor is Florida CMS LLC; owner is RPM Automotive Ventures; architect is J. Douglas Snead. (Florida Times-Union)
Is an adult bookstore going in near mall? Jan 23, 2008
The Weakley Road property Vasic bought once housed a Shamrock Foods distribution outlet (which moved to Yuma a couple of years ago) and an automotive repair business. The site is just a couple hundred yards north of Plaza at Imperial Valley, where Best Buy recently opened and Bed, Bath d is due to open, and just a hundred feet southeast of Interstate 8 and Dogwood Road. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
2008 North American International Auto Show Jan 20, 2008
New to the automotive world, are you. It's practically a carbon copy of a Mercedes CLK. (Windsor Star)
George Allen Lake Sr. Jan 16, 2008
He was an automotive mechanic. He was also a woodworker and made toys for his family. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
China automakers keep their eye on U.S. market Jan 15, 2008
But China America Cooperative Automotive, an importer that is showing a pickup and SUV made by a Chinese company, hopes to be selling the vehicles in about a year, followed by a crossover and sedan. Chamco is signing up mostly existing dealers across the United States to sell the vehicles. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Chinese automakers make presence felt, target U.S. market Jan 15, 2008
Still, critics say the Chinese aren't ready to sell cars in the USA, which is the largest automotive market in the world ... "The automotive industry is a traditional manufacturing industry. America should do the easier job and keep the hard job for us.". (USA Today -- Autos)
China seeks inroads into U.S. car market Jan 15, 2008
By Ken Bensinger, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer January 15, 2008 DETROIT -- Amid all the futuristic vehicles, "green cars" and much-hyped "crossovers" being unveiled this week at the Detroit auto show, one of the biggest game changers coming to the American automotive market may be a simple price sticker ... Probably coming to U.S. roads soonest are cars from China America Cooperative Automotive Inc., a U.S. company with an exclusive contract to sell 600,000 pickups and SUVs, including the... (Los Angeles Times)
Chinese automakers keep aim on US market despite image challenges Jan 14, 2008
But China America Cooperative Automotive Inc., an importer that is showing a pickup and SUV made by a Chinese company, hopes to be selling the vehicles in about a year, followed by a crossover and sedan. Chamco is signing up mostly existing dealers across the U.S. to sell the vehicles. (North County Times)
Reviewing the top stories in 2007 Dec 30, 2007
PPG had a busy year: Besides the ZaCh System deal, it reached an agreement for its biggest acquisition ever, a $3 billion purchase of Dutch paints maker SigmaKalon Group; said it would sell the automotive glass division for $500 million to a California investment firm; and continued to build its coatings portfolio internationally. First published on December 30, 2007 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Philippines fight over trade deal Dec 25, 2007
Since then a number of Japanese firms have expressed an interest in investing about $4bn in the Philippine economy, with food, automotive and textile industries among those being targeted. Japan is currently the second largest buyer of produce such as bananas and pineapples from the Philippines, after the US.. (Yahoo News -- Philippines)
Grateful recipients say food, toy donations 'a blessing' Dec 20, 2007
Single mom Constance Watson, 31, of South Daytona, who works at an automotive interior shop, was pleased to see a scooter in her bag for her 4- and 6-year-old to share, along with other toys. They wanted one last year but she couldn't afford it. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Richmond Businessman Arraigned Dec 20, 2007
Canadice Automotive in Town of Richmond ... On November 25, OConnor responded to an alarm at his business, Canadice Automotive, in the Town of Richmond, as someone allegedly tried to steal scrap metal and other parts ... Canadice Automotive isnt the only business in this area to be burglarized. (R News)
Stay Sane On Roads For Holiday Trip Dec 17, 2007
How To Stay Sane For Holiday Drive - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Related To Story. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Holiday sales Dec 16, 2007
They may not offer toys in aisle four, guns in aisle 22 and tires in the back automotive section, but they still haul in the business come Christmas. Just ask Jeff Bussell at Brush Mountain Outfitters on Grandview Avenue. (Odessa American, TX)
Ocoee to decide whether to enact fire fee Dec 13, 2007
awarded an automotive parts term contract to Glenn Joiner of Winter Garden in the amount of approximately 150,000 annually for city fleet vehicles. rejected all bids for an integrated records management information system for public administration and public safety, as recommended by city staff. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Community News Briefs Dec 11, 2007
A team at D&S Automotive in Lake County helped outfit the van, and Mentor Signs helped paint it. The society was established in 1937 and runs the only 24-hour rescue van in the county. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Red-hot fight over 'green' alt fuels Dec 11, 2007
Ford handed over the keys to 20 plug-ins to utility supplier Southern California Edison less than a month after buying, along with Daimler, Ballard's automotive fuel cell business in deal worth $228 million. Toyota executives say the company's long-term bet is on hydrogen, even as it toys with converting its Prius hybrid into a plug-in. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hill Country Holiday Spirit Dec 8, 2007
The Grinch, designed by John Cannan and Jeremy Kennard, shored up second place for the All Day/All Night Automotive group. Now that's a celebrity truck, said Cannan, referring to The Grinch, which drew a crowd while on display after the parade. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Costco's November same-store sales rise 9% Dec 6, 2007
November sales were strong in its deli and cooler business, sporting goods, health and beauty, toys and automotive, TV unit sales were strong, but Costco said its overall results weakened as prices declined from a year ago. Sales were also soft in small appliances and home furnishings. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
'A pretty good year' Dec 5, 2007
John Dingell discusses talks on automotive fuel requirements with editors of Heritage Newspapers Thursday during a visit to Southgate. This is the first segment of an interview with U.S. Rep. (The News-Herald)
Construction continues on new church (4849) Nov 30, 2007
com :: Construction continues on new church. Construction continues on new church. (Munster Times, IN)
42 Entertainment Names New Management Team Nov 29, 2007
Current 42 projects in production include campaigns for television, motion picture, game, and automotive partners. The 42 Entertainment team was also responsible for pioneering the ARG space with such well-known experiences as The Beast and ilovebees. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PriceGrabber.com's Top 5 Things You Didn't Expect to See on Black Friday Nov 25, 2007
Clients include organizations from financial services, retail and catalog, telecommunications, utilities, media, insurance, automotive, leisure, e-commerce, manufacturing, property and government sectors. Experian Group Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. (PR Newswire)
Investors cool on Tata, Mahindra bids for Ford brands Nov 21, 2007
Land Rover, if it came at the right price, has the potential to make either of the two firms a serious global SUV player, but Jaguar's benefits were less apparent, said Ashvin Chotai, director for Asian Automotive Research at Global Insight ... "The companies and investors need to take a long-term view on this, as benefits will not accrue in FY08 or FY09," said Pradeep Saxena, senior vice president of research firm TNS Automotive. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Las Vegas Diaspora' at the Vegas Art Museum Nov 20, 2007
Shawn Hummel juxtaposes a panel enameled in cherry red automotive paint with big color photographs of a purple car hood and a late-night glimpse into an apartment building window, disturbingly illuminated by acrid yellow light. It's like a gorgeous Ellsworth Kelly abstraction that morphs into a vaguely predatory image. (Los Angeles Times)
Thanksgiving and the holiday season offer opportunities for charitable giving. Nov 19, 2007
Precision Tune Auto Care Automotive Service Manager Precision. Cypress Glen Cypress Glen Retirement Community Is Seeking an Experience. (The Daily Reflector)
Breaking free| Nov 17, 2007
"The mission for Concept Genesis Coupe was to create a pure performance car with a design that would capture the imagination of hardcore automotive enthusiasts," said Joel Piaskowski, chief designer at the Hyundai Design Centre in California. "With its aggressive look from just about any angle, I think we have been able to do that.". (iAfrica.com)
Welcome Your Robot Overlords Nov 13, 2007
What's more appalling a television commercial depicting an industrial automotive robot committing suicide or the public outcry that followed. We have a robot psychiatrist (more on her later) and an entire country South Korea, not the U.S. (for now) committed to the. (Fox News)
Movers: Companies in the news Nov 6, 2007
Dell, the world's second-biggest maker of personal computers after Hewlett-Packard, said Monday it had agreed to buy EqualLogic for $1. 4 billion in cash in its largest acquisition ever. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Our view on protecting the public: Regulators slumber, letting health and safety suffer Nov 2, 2007
Claiming it lacks the authority, Bush's Environmental Protection Agency has refused to try to regulate automotive greenhouse gas emissions or allow states such as California to adopt their own regulations to do so. Earlier this year the Supreme Court overruled the Bush administration and said the EPA can go ahead, but the administration has no plans to act soon. (Yahoo News)
Warrick, Bingman crowned at Corn Days Oct 16, 2007
She also expressed thanks to the contest's sponsors, who included First Bank, Cherry Street Automotive, Mr. Muffler, Blankenship's, The Hickory Stick, Picture Perfect Photography, After Hours (Jennifer Knight, Lisa Carter, Michelle Brown, Chelsea Bolin and Ashley Offutt), Movie Gallery, Pizza Hut, Little Blessings, Save-a-Lot, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, H.D. Bean Jewelers, Tequila's, Pat's Porch, Ginny's Place, Stein's, Hart's Shoe Store, Jordan's Backhoe hing and The Carmi Times. The pet parade... (Carmi Times, IL)
