SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 27, 2005--The Dial Corporation, a subsidiary of the Henkel Group, based in Dusseldorf, Germany, will hold the first ever Armour(R) Vienna Sausage-Eating World Championship. The competition will be held on Saturday, May 28 at NASCAR's Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. The person who devours ... Continue reading
Timken to Increase Specialty Steel Prices
LATROBE, Pa., May 27 -- Timken Latrobe Steel, a subsidiary of The Timken Company, announced it would increase prices by 5 to 10 percent on all remelted aerospace alloys, air melt stainless steel and tool steel grades. The price change will be effective with all new orders received beginning June 1, 2005. Raw material s ... Continue reading
2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association Annual Conference Drives the Future of Vehicle Leasing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--May 27, 2005--The 2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference held May 18th - 21st, 2005 at the Wyndham Palace Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was an outstanding success. Attendees from all segments of the vehicle leasing industry met to determine effective ways to int ... Continue reading
215 Atlantic Automotive Workers Ordered to Repay Unemployment Benefits to State of Michigan
75 intentionally drew benefits illegally DETROIT, May 27 -- Two hundred and fifteen workers with Atlantic Automotive in Benton Harbor have been ordered to repay unemployment insurance benefits they drew while on the job. "These workers were employed by Atlantic Automotive," Sharon Bommarito, director of Michigan's Unem ... Continue reading
Alberici Named Safest Contractor in 'Heavy Construction' by Associated General Contractors
National award cites Alberici's commitment to safety and health DETROIT, May 27 -- Alberici Constructors was recently awarded the national AGC/Willis 2003 and 2004 Construction Safety Excellence Award in the "Heavy Construction, Over One Million Work Hours" category. Award recipients are chosen for their commitment and ... Continue reading
Ansoft to Present at SG Cowen 2005 Technology Conference
PITTSBURGH--May 27, 2005--Thomas A.N. Miller, Ansoft Corporation's Chief Financial Officer and one of its founders, will speak at SG Cowen's 33rd annual Technology Conference on June 2, 11 a.m., at the Westin New York at Times Square. Miller's presentation will give an overview of Ansoft's financial performance for the ... Continue reading
Carbiz Inc. Announces Year-End Results
SARASOTA, Fla.--May 27, 2005--Carl Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of Carbiz Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZ) (Carbiz), has announced the company's results for the year ended Jan. 31, 2005. Revenue increased by $398,686 U.S. or 13.46 percent compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the incremental revenue inc ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ President and CEO to Present at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless & Wireline Conference
Presentation Will Be Webcast Live on June 3, 2005 Chicago, May 27 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that it will present at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless & Wireline Conference on June 3, 2005. Judson Green, President a ... Continue reading
Orbit Drop Completes First Stage of eBay Drop-Off Stores Retail Design and Sells Lotus ESPRIT
DALLAS--May 27, 2005--Orbit Drop, Inc. (Pink Sheets:OBDP) and Carter & Burgess, Inc. (http://www.c-b.com), a multidiscipline firm with its core competencies in Architecture, Engineering, Management, Planning, and Technology, have been working together to develop a revolutionary retail presence for the eBay drop-off mar ... Continue reading
Thor Acquires Assets of Goshen Coach
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, May 27 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that it acquired substantially all of the assets of Goshen Coach, Elkhart, Indiana for approximately $9.5 million cash. Goshen Coach which filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early May is the second largest manufacturer of small and mid size buses, with a ... Continue reading
Trail Motors Super Sportsman Series on Sunday Night at SSP
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trail Motors Super Sportsman Series Begins on Sunday Night at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 23, 2005) – This Sunday night, May 29, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will feature the Trail Motors Super Sportsman Series paying $1,000 to the winner. Each Trail Moto ... Continue reading
Use Aquapel Glass Treatment, Drive Safer During Busiest-Ever Memorial Day and All Summer
PITTSBURGH--May 27, 2005--With about 31 million travelers expected on the road this Memorial Day weekend and many more throughout the summer, road trippers packing the minivan or making sure the convertible works should also consider applying Aquapel glass treatment to the windshield and other automotive glass, accordi ... Continue reading
XPEL Technologies Corp. Reports Results for First Quarter 2005
SAN ANTONIO--May 27, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ: XPEL.U) -- Design Access Program Revenues Improved Nearly 46% -- Record-Breaking Revenues During March -- 101 New Dealer Applications Approved Nevada-based XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ: XPEL.U) announced financial results today for the quarter ended March 31, 200 ... Continue reading
Freescale Technology Forum Keynotes Look Beyond The Curve
AUSTIN, Texas--May 27, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor How far can you see into the future? And how far can technology take you there? You can learn and be inspired by three visionaries guiding pervasive computing around the globe at the inaugural Freescale Technology Forum. Michel Mayer, chairman and chief executive off ... Continue reading
Attention Southern Californians!: Ferrari Memorial Day Event: MAY 28 & 29
Reminder!!! Saturday, May 28, 2005: FCA-SW members-only Paramount Ranch Driving Tour. Sunday, May 29, 2005: FCA-SW will host the Exclusive Ferrari Concours event featuring over 100 rare Ferraris on display, including the new F430. Judging will take place using 10 classes of Ferraris, including early Ferraris (some with ... Continue reading
Mazda To Release New Crossover in 2006; Porsche Mulls A Large Wagon
Washington DC May 27, 2005; AIADA reported in their newsletter that Mazda, on the move to boost sales 13 percent over the next two years, said it would release a new crossover vehicle next year in North America, reports The Detroit Free Press. “The Mazda CX-7 will be a so-called crossover vehicle that blends in t ... Continue reading
Haas Wins Two at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haas Wins Both Features on SABKO Enterprises Night Newberrytown, PA (May 26, 2005) - Cory Haas of York picked up his first and second 410 Sprint Car career victories in the SABKO Enterprises Twin 20 feature events at the Susquehanna Speedway P ... Continue reading
Tomorrow's Car - Showing up in the Showroom Today
MINNETONKA, Minn.--May 27, 2005--Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Seeking the latest "bells and whistles" for your new vehicle? Telematics Research Group Inc. (TRG) offers a high-tech hint of the latest technologies on their way to a showroom near you. The good news is that many of these futur ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--May 27, 2005--Unionized Bridgestone/Firestone workers represented by the United Steelworkers (USW) are making a major push at this year's Indianapolis 500 to gain public support for their campaign for a fair contract. A team of union workers from eight Bridgestone/Firestone U.S. tire plants are working th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: 41st annual Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals May 19-22, National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio TOP FUEL * Tony Schumacher, of Long Grove, Ill., set the national record for speed en route to his third victory of the season and the 24th o ... Continue reading
Fastest Street Mercedes in the US, maybe the World
Hello. I live in Tallahassee, FL and have a 2005 MB E55 that I have done several things to. It is the fastest street Mercedes in the US running the 1/4 mile in 11.25 @ 129.45 mph. It's something a bit different and didn't know if it might be of interest to you. ... Continue reading
BestWeek: Will Hybrid Cars Attract Preferred Insureds?
OLDWICK, N.J.--May 27, 2005--As automakers report waiting lists of car buyers eager to get behind the wheel of their new hybrids, insurers are evaluating their underwriting criteria for cars powered by both gasoline and electric motors. Their initial findings may surprise you. The May 30 edition of BestWeek provides an ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
ALSIP, Ill., May 27 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced that it has filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Universal Automotive, Inc., Universal Au ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production Week Ending May 27, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 27 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 304,125 units, down 9.2 percent from the 334,930 cars and trucks built last week, according to http://wardsauto.com/ . Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading
Memorial Day Launches Official 'Tow and Cargo Season' on America's Highways
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Tow and Cargo With Tips From Master Lock MILWAUKEE, May 27 -- Ah, the signs of summertime. Wobbly trailers with bass boats, the family mini-van piled high with luggage, the homemade hauler overloaded with lawn equipment and the brand new camper, swaying in the breeze. With the Memorial Day weeken ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates 75 Years of a New York Landmark
NEW YORK, May 27 -- The Chrysler name has always been synonymous with bold, timeless design. As New York City's most distinctive Art Deco skyscraper, the Chrysler Building, owned by Tishman Speyer Properties, celebrates its 75th birthday on Friday it only makes sense that the automotive company that shares its name sho ... Continue reading
Honda Renews Commitment to U.S. Auto Industry
Washington DC May 27, 2005; AIADA reported in their newsletter that Honda President and CEO Takeo Fukui said Thursday his company will continue to keep U.S. production levels high and purchase more parts from suppliers located in the country rather than raise prices on Japanese vehicles, reports the Associated Press. J ... Continue reading
2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association Annual Conference
2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association Annual Conference Drives the Future of Vehicle Leasing LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--May 27, 2005--The 2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference held May 18th - 21st, 2005 at the Wyndham Palace Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was an outstanding success. A ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Race Fans Chance to Win Free Gas at Navy Pier Memorial Day Weekend
What: AAA Chicago offers the chance to feel the adrenaline rush of speeding around a racetrack when it brings a NEXTEL Cup racecar simulator to Navy Pier this weekend. A racecar simulator is an actual vehicle with a special computer system to reproduce the environment and action of a race at Daytona International Speed ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Industry Follows a Massive Audience Shift Toward the Internet
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 27 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18252) has announced the addition of 2005 Outlook: The Boom Continues For Online Auto Advertising to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Online Automotive Advertising surged 50% in 2004 ... Continue reading
Lincoln and New Edition Join Forces to Enhance Brand Appeal in Urban Markets
LOS ANGELES, May 27 -- Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Brand and R&B supergroup New Edition today announced a unique marketing collaboration tied to the 30-city "2005 New Edition Concert Tour." The two iconic brands, with strong, celebrated pasts are reinvigorating their images among urban consumers with Lincoln's launch ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler recalls 58,000 Smarts in Germany
FRANKFURT, May 27, 2005; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler is recalling 58,000 of its Smart ForTwo microcars in Germany built between 1998 and 2000 due to a possible defect on its front axle, the company said on Friday. A Smart spokesman said cars in other countries could also experience the same problem caused by ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler wins "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" energy and environment award
* Energy and environment award presented by the German automobile club "Kraftfahrer-Schutz e. V." * BlueTec diesel technology with highly efficient filter system available already Stuttgart, May 25, 2005 DaimlerChrysler has won the "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" (Golden Drop of Oil 2005) - an annually presented energy and ... Continue reading
GM North American Vehicle Production for Week Ending May 22
Total U.S. Passenger Car 22,404 Total U.S. Truck 49,310 Total Canada Passenger Car 10,260 Total Canada Truck 5,093 Total N.A. Car and Truck 95,639 Note: Totals exclude joint venture, alliance production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.) *Note: All GM U.S. facilities will be closed May 30 in recognition of the Memorial Day hol ... Continue reading
Ford Weekly North American Vehicle Production Week Ending May 22
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending May 22 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 13,579 44,104 57,683 Canada 3,463 1,899 5,362 Mexico 1,494 455 1,949 Total 18,536 46,458 64,994 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are working ... Continue reading
Gettysburg Foundation Recieves $3 Million Grant for New Ford Education Center
DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, -Ford Motor Company Fund announced today a $3 million grant to establish the "Ford Education Center", which will be the heart of the new Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum and Visitor Center’s educational program. "The Battle of Gettysburg played a major role in shaping the final outc ... Continue reading
Shanghai Automotive Planning Aggressive Expansion to Compete Globally
SHANGHAI, China May 27,2005; The AP reported that Shanghai Automotive Industry Group Co., one of China's biggest automakers, plans to boost its total capacity to 1.1 million vehicles a year and build more engine plants in an ambitious effort to boost its global competitiveness. The state-owned company, also known as SA ... Continue reading
May Auto Sales in U.S. Weak Predicts Experts
DETROIT May 27, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that after surprisingly strong auto sales in April, analysts predict demand was lower in May, a trend that could mean further production cuts at General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. May's slower pace can be attributed to higher gas prices, rising car l ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Lower Gas Prices for the Beginning of the Summer Driving Season
LOS ANGELES--May 27, 2005--Gasoline prices continued lower for the sixth consecutive week and motorists should see lower prices throughout Southern California for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoli ... Continue reading
CNGVC Supports Hydrogen Highway Initiative, Says Natural Gas Is Clear Bridge
Group Says Existing Network of Compressed Natural Gas Stations Across California Provide Hydrogen Infrastructure, Link to Gaseous Fuels SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 26 -- The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC) today voiced support for the Governor's "Hydrogen Highway" initiative, which was presented at an even ... Continue reading
Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Revs Up Third Year as Official Burger of Indy 500(R)
Double Drive-Thru Chain Expands Brand Visibility Through Community Day, Carb Day Events TAMPA, Fla., May 26 -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. , the nation's largest double drive-thru chain, is revving up its third year as Official Burger of the Indianapolis 500(R). Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) has added signature Commun ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Acquisition in Altoona, Pennsylvania
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--May 26, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Insurance Recovery Center, Inc. located just outside Altoona, Pennsylvania. This 15-acre facility represents IAA's third locati ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Completes Acquisitions of Automotive Lease Guide and North American Advanced Technology
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 26 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that in separate transactions it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), LLC and North American Advanced Technology (NAT), Inc. "We are pleased to announce the acquisitions of ALG and NAT," said Mark O'Neil, D ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium is Represented in ``The Greatest Spectacle in Racing''
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 26, 2005-- MSEP Looks for Tremendous Exposure from the Indianapolis 500 and Its Sponsored Drivers MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) expects to be well represented during this weekends 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP said, "Marco Andretti, spon ... Continue reading
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