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The 928 Leather Shop and Top Notch Upholstery develop new process and product line to keep Porsche on list of finest classic autos.
Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 8, 2007 -- Two firms in the classic autos field have teamed up to develop a new process and product line that help put some of Porsche's finest classic sports cars on the list of sought after classic automobiles. Using newly engineered foam, plastics and materials not previously available, The 928 Leather Shop in Dearborn Heights, MI and Top Notch Upholstery in Livonia, MI have produced a new line of Italian Alcantara and genuine leather replacement instrument panels, dashboards and interior panels for Porsche models 911, 924, 944 and the once heralded flagship model of Porsche, the 8 cylinder Porsche 928.
NSSCC: Double for David
Tees race ace David Botterill was proudly clutching two trophies to commemorate a rollercoaster season this week - and he fully intends to still have them this time next year.
Botterill, from Ingleby Barwick, sensationally clinched a hotly-contested Northern Saloon and Sports Car Championship class B title despite early season mechanical woes and having to invest in a new car after writing his off in a frightening 120mph crash.
But, after being presented with his award at the weekend, and also collecting the Evening Gazette Trophy for being the highest placed Cleveland driver in the NSSCC, he vowed to repeat the feat in 2007. "In the first round at Cadwell Park I had turbo failure, which meant I didn't race," he reflected at Darlington and District MC's presentation night at the King's Head Hotel.
UnitedAuto Reports Fourth Quarter Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Auto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), an international automotive retailer, today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $31.1 million and related earnings per share of $0.33. Fourth quarter 2005 results included $5.2 million of after-tax earnings ($0.06 per share) attributable to the sale of all remaining variable profits relating to the pool of extended service contracts sold at the Company's dealerships from 2001 through 2005. Excluding the extended service contract gain from the prior year results, adjusted income from continuing operations and related earnings per share increased 16.1% and 17.9%, respectively, over the comparable period in 2005. Fourth quarter net income amounted to $29.9 million and related earnings per share was $0.32.
FiREBALL FUN
J Sanchez doesn't recall exactly when the bug bit, but it was likely during his participation in one of the One Lap of America competitions, the slightly sanitized offspring of the original Cannonball Run. You'll recall the Cannonball Run, immortalized in several dreadful movies, was a mad dash from New York to Los Angeles, with the only objective being to get there as soon as possible.
In 1984, Cannonball Run founder Brock Yates, an editor for Car and Driver magazine, morphed his creation into a more leisurely competition, where participants are at least encouraged to obey the speed limit. Yates created the One Lap of America, where participants would, in the case of the 1985 event, leave Detroit one morning and return to Detroit 11 days later, having driven on a secret route to California, Texas, Florida, New York, then back to Michigan.
Prep stars take field one last time
The Second Annual New City Nissan Goodwill Softball Classic, featuring 52 high school seniors from the Interscholastic League of Honolulu and O'ahu Interscholastic Association, concludes today at Central O'ahu Regional Park. The four-team, round-robin format began yesterday and today's third-place (11 a.m.) and championship (1 p.m.) games will be broadcast live statewide on OC-16. Games resume at 9 a.m. Admission is free. TEAM ARMADA 1 DeAnn Horswill Kalaheo. 2 Jenna Kon Castle. 3 Kawehi Chan Moanalua. 4 Ashley Hopfe Kailua. 6 Shynequa Bell Radford. 7 Tatiana Vaimoui Kahuku. 8 Tiara-Ann Ilae Sacred Hearts. 9 Shannon Lum St.
Fresh from the Windy City
CHICAGO -- The theme of the 2007 Chicago Auto Show was not trucks, SUVs, small cars, or the return of the muscle car. It was more about diversity of product -- from age appeal to driving needs and environmental sensibilities, the approaches taken by manufacturers also were diverse. Some looked to revive old brands, while others tweaked already successful products. Here are some trends and notable cars from this year's show, which ends today : The Ford Taurus is back, and so is the Mercury Sable, along with a crossover, the Ford Taurus X. The names will replace those attached to the Five Hundred sedan, Mercury Montego sedan, and Ford Freestyle crossover. Some critics have called this simple rebadging, but it is not that simple. Yes, the company is bringing back old names it now says it should never have abandoned and is putting them on cars already being built.
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Porsche 944 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Make |
Porsche |
| Model |
944 |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series |
1982 - 1991 |
| Price |
$33,250.00 |
| Weight |
2760 lbs | 1251.9 kg |
| Introduced At |
1981 Frankfurt |
| Standard Transmission |
| Gears |
5 |
| Transmission |
Manual |
| Optional Transmission |
| Gears |
3 |
| Transmission |
Automatic |
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