Ecolab Introduces Car Wash Industry's First Complete Surface Protectant
ST. PAUL, Minn.--June 15, 2005--The Ecolab Vehicle Care Division announced that it has introduced Rain-X(R) Online Protectant, the car wash industry's first complete surface protectant, designed to deliver increased shine, water repellency and more durable protection to a vehicle's glass, chrome, trim and paint. Rain-X ... Continue reading
--Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) What: Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Capitol Hill Briefing: Transforming Transportation: Opportunities in Energy Policy and Mobility Technology When: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 9:30am-12:00pm Where: 428A Russell Senate Office Building (Small Busine ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-Cast Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2005
MILWAUKEE, June 15 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its second quarter 2005 financial results before market hours on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. On Wednesday, July 13, 2005, the public is invited to participate in a web-cast conference call with Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, Harle ... Continue reading
Renault Expands Use of Ariba Spend Management Solution
PARIS & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--June 15, 2005--Ariba(R), Inc. , the leading Spend Management solutions provider, today announced that Renault, one of the world's leading passenger car and light vehicle manufacturers, has entered into an agreement to expand its use of Ariba Spend Management solutions, including the latest ve ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Completion of Notes Exchange Offer
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--June 15, 2005--Accuride Corporation , today announced the expiration of its offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") up to $275 million aggregate principal amount of its 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for any and all o ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--June 15, 2005--With new legislation requiring Chicago drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on the phone, drivers are scrambling to find the best hands-free accessories before the law takes effect in July. Parrot, the world leader in development of Bluetooth(R) car kits, offers a variety of hands-fr ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
- Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles - Fifty percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. ... Continue reading
G Squared Motorsports: Prerace
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 36TH ANNUAL NHRA K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP R ... Continue reading
St. Louis Teleconference: access to taped recording + transcript
The NHRA hosted a teleconference Tuesday, June 14 to preview the Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals June 24-26 at Gateway Raceway. The race will mark one year since the tragic death of Darrell Russell and a segment of the racing community closest to Darrell joined in the teleconference to talk about Darrell and the upcomin ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Hosts Stakeholders' Day in Hackettstown, N.J.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 15 -- TriMas Corporation held a Stakeholders' Day at its Hackettstown, N.J. facility today to provide a general business update, respond to investor questions and allow stakeholders to take a plant tour of its new state-of-the-art facility. TriMas Corporation President and Chief Executive ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Third time's charmed, as the old saying goes. For Cadillac, this applies especially to small cars. The company's first, the Cimmaron from the early Eighties, is best forgotten, being the result of a ``get it out quick and dirty'' edict from above, and brought ... Continue reading
WORLD'S FIRST BMW Z8 CLUB FOUNDED IN MUNICH 06/13/2005 Z8 fans around the globe are already hailing a future classic Munich. On Saturday, 11th June 2005, 130 Z8 devotees from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and the USA met in Munich to set up the world's first BMW Z8 Club. 68 of these fascinating 400 bh ... Continue reading
Auto Club Joins with the Santa Monica Police Department to Launch 'CarFit' to Save Seniors' Lives
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 15, 2005--Senior citizens are getting "fit" to drive safely as part of a program being launched by the Automobile Club of Southern California called CarFit. The pilot program helps seniors find out how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicle and how that can affect their ... Continue reading
HONDA/MICHELIN SERIES RETURN TO MOSPORT FOR THE NEXT EXCITING ROUND
One photo of the Honda / Michelin Challenge Series will be sent to e-mail subscribers HONDA/MICHELIN SERIES RETURN TO MOSPORT FOR THE NEXT EXCITING ROUND Montreal, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - The Honda/Michelin Challenge Series returns to Mosport Friday June 17 for Round 3 of the 2005 schedule. Barely six days after a g ... Continue reading
FORMULA BMW USA ROUNDS 7 & 8 PREVIEW, USGP - INDIANAPOLIS
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 14, 2005. The 2005 Formula BMW USA season reaches its halfway point at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, providing the ultimate venue for 23 eager young Formula BMW competitors to show some of the finest entry-level, open-wheel racing in the world. As the preparations for the Unite ... Continue reading
Vandamonium and Trail Motors Super Sportsman Headlines SSP on Sunday
Vandamonium Headlines Sunday Night Along with Trail Motors Super Sportsman at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 14, 2005) – This Sunday night, June 19, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will feature the third round of the Trail Motors Super Sportsman Series paying $1,000 to the winner on Father’s Day ... Continue reading
Mustang Convertible is New and Improved
By: Kristopher Spencer | Ford Communications Network Automotive journalists are saying that the 2005 Ford Mustang convertible is more than just a pretty chassis. Find out more about the Ford Mustang convertible at fordvehicles.com. DEARBORN, June 10, 2005 -- When automotive journalists gush about the 2005 Mustang Conve ... Continue reading
General Motors Awards $750,000 to World's Foremost Scientists for Cancer Research Breakthroughs
Researchers from the University of Maryland, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University Receive Honors DETROIT, June 15, 2005; -- Three world-renowned scientists have been recognized by the General Motors Cancer Research Awards (GMCRA) program for their seminal contributions to cancer research. T ... Continue reading
StriVectin-SD Sponsors Top Fuel Dragster at NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, NJ
SALT LAKE CITY, June 15 -- StriVectin-SD(R) is doing it again! For the second time this season, the "stretch mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon(TM)" is the title sponsor of a Top Fuel dragster, at the K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown, NJ, June 16-19. To the amazement of most in the cosmetics indust ... Continue reading
CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER *Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 36TH ANNUAL NHRA K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK - ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. JUNE 16-19, 2005* ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep On the Road is Coming to Milwaukee
* Bumpy, muddy driving adventure arrives in town * Free, two-day driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of a Trail Rated(R) Jeep(R) vehicle * Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and wall climbing offer those with a sense of adventure plenty to do WHAT: Camp Jeep(R) On the Road -- the traveling tour that ... Continue reading
Brown completes first Pro Challenge race!
For immediate release; June 14, 2005 Brown completes first Pro Challenge race! Tyler Brown makes debut in Ontario Pro Challenge Series Dodge Intrepid PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO - Waterdown race Tyler Brown finally got to turn some wheels in race mode in his 4B Racing Dodge Intrepid on Saturday night at Peterborough Speedway ... Continue reading
-- For over a quarter century, GM has made cancer research a priority with the General Motors Cancer Research Awards. This year GM awarded $750,000 to three prominent cancer research scientists including Dr. Angela M. Brodie, the first female recipient of the Charles F. Kettering Prize. Radio News Feature You can reach ... Continue reading
--Teenagers get excited at the prospect of getting their driver's license because it symbolizes their first taste of independence. But, for many parents, it's not so exciting. Thoughts of speeding tickets and accidents loom heavily, especially since these can lead to rising insurance rates. Bonita Hargis of Allstate of ... Continue reading
Toyota Family Literacy Program Expands Nationally
$2.97 Million Grant Will Fund Expansion Into Five Additional Cities, Serving More Immigrant Families LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 15 -- The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) announces the expansion of its groundbreaking Toyota Family Literacy Program. This expansion is made possible through the incredible generosity ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Posts Record-Breaking Monthly Sales
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that it surpassed all previous monthly sales records posting $172,602.75 in sales for the month of May, 2005. The company surpassed May sales of 2004 by $46,991.39, representing a 37% increase over the same period for las ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Presents at 5th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
AUSTIN, Texas--June 15, 2005--Valence Technology, Inc. , developers of Saphion(R) technology, the industry's first commercially available, safe, large-format lithium-ion battery technology, announced it is presenting at the 7th edition of the Batteries Congress on June 16, 2005, in Paris, France. At the conference, Dr. ... Continue reading
AutoNation Receives Investment-Grade Rating From Fitch Ratings
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that Fitch Ratings has initiated coverage on its unsecured debt with a "BBB-" investment- grade rating. This new rating matches Standard & Poor's existing investment- grade rating and reaffirms AutoNation as the ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--June 15, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced that it has embarked on a vigorous and extensive relationship building campaign with dealers of all Cycle Co ... Continue reading
Fitch Initiates Coverage on AutoNation; Rates Senior Unsecured Notes 'BBB-'
NEW YORK--June 15, 2005--Fitch Ratings has initiated coverage on AutoNation, Inc. by assigning ratings to the following: -- $350 million senior unsecured notes 'BBB-'; -- $500 million bank credit facilities 'BBB-'; -- Rating Outlook Stable. The ratings reflect AutoNation's position as the largest automotive retailer in ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--June 15, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor and Virtio Corporation, the creator of Virtual Platforms for embedded software development, have partnered to reduce handset development time by providing handset manufacturers with the ability to develop and test their software without waiting for hardware availabi ... Continue reading
Infor's SupplyWEB Selected as Supply Chain Solution for Cooper Standard Automotive
SupplyWEB(R) to be implemented throughout Cooper Standard Automotive's operations in the Americas NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 15 -- Infor, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced that its supply chain management solution, SupplyWEB, has been se ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 10 percent for the three months ended May 31, 2005. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 3 percent growth from base revenues, a 6 percent increase from acquisitions, and a 3 percent contribution fro ... Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C., June 15 -- Whereas 95% of new dealerships in the U.S. ask customers to pay for an hour to diagnose a problem on a car, it's more profitable to use a three-level approach, according to KEEPS Corporation of Raleigh, North Carolina, makers of ROAMS software for new car dealer service departments (http://www ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Present at Wachovia Securities Equity Conference
CANTON, Ohio, June 15 -- The Timken Company will present at the 15th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference on June 29 at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Presenters will be Glenn A. Eisenberg, executive vice president - finance and administration, and Jacqueline A. Dedo, pr ... Continue reading
Experienced Technology Executive Appointed to Broaden DriveCam Markets, Products and Services
SAN DIEGO--June 15, 2005--DriveCam, Inc., the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, today announced that Doron Lurie has been named vice president, marketing and business development. Lurie is responsible for developing new markets, products and services, and building sales channels and allia ... Continue reading
Tango Gives Update on Proposed Name Change and Launches Corporate Website
CALGARY, Alberta--June 15, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets:TNGO) wants a piece of the multi-billion dollar wholesale automotive industry and has taken a new direction and a new name to get there. To update its image and augment the company's new business plan and market strategy, TNGO has unveiled its proposed na ... Continue reading
NeWave's AuctionLiquidator Announces Bidding for 'Jesse James' Bike Hits $60,000
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 15 -- NeWave, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NWWV) a leading online auction and e-commerce solutions provider, announced today that bidding for the 'Jesse James West Coast Chopper' motorcycle has hit $60,000. The personally autographed and custom built bike is being auctioned through NeWave subsidiary A ... Continue reading
Nissan's Sunderland Plant Introduces Fresh Line Up of Micra Models
SUNDERLAND, England, June 15 -- - 4 Millionth Vehicle Produced at NMUK Nissan (ISIN: FR0000033771) today introduced the new line-up of Micra models to the European press at its plant in Sunderland where the Micra is produced. Colin Dodge, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, unveiled the three new models: the new Mi ... Continue reading
UK Motor Industry Unveils First Ever National Accreditation for Car Technicians
MILLBROOK, England, June 15 -- A groundbreaking initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair by testing the current competence of technicians working in the retail motor industry is launched today. Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is a voluntary assessment system designed to clearly recognise tech ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes $2.8 Billion Refinancing Plan
Successful refinancing should provide company with liquidity and flexibility to continue its transformation TROY, Mich., June 15 -- Delphi Corp. announced the completion of its $2.8 billion refinancing plan, comprised of a $1.8 billion secured revolving credit facility and a $1.0 billion secured term loan. Delphi belie ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces Polk's Center for Automotive Studies
New division provides real-time consumer opinions about the automotive marketplace SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 15 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the introduction of the Polk Center for Automotive Studies, a division that provides unique, comprehensive analyses and insight based on national or local Internet consumer p ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches European Production of Chrysler 300C at Magna Steyr in Austria
- Chrysler 300C Sedan and Touring models will be produced for Europe and other world markets - Manufacturing flexibility allows for five-plus models on production line - Third shift added and 600 new employees hired to build 300C family - Added investment and well-trained workforce maintain high quality standards AUBUR ... Continue reading
Forget the Necktie - Dad Wants a Gift to Get His Motor Running
NADAguides.com Offers a List of 'Dad's Dream Vehicles' for Father's Day COSTA MESA, Calif., June 14 -- Have you ever wondered what it would be like to buy Dad the ultimate Father's Day present? Sure, a necktie is affordable but what if money were no object? The experts at NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Down 16 Cents in One Month; While Lower, June Average Still a Record
LOS ANGELES--June 14, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline declined 16 cents during the past month, marking the second month that prices have dropped, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California June average price for regular self- ... Continue reading
Safety is No. 1 Concern for Women at the Wheel
Four in ten female drivers feel unsafe while driving alone; The number increases when children are on board Detroit - According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the miles women are driving to work and carpooling kids are steadily increasing, in fact, women are driving more than men. This rise in tr ... Continue reading
USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series Schedule Change
Due to schedule conflicts, the next two USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series - June 18 and July 2 - at the Tulsa (Okla.) Speedway, have been removed from the calendar. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The next USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series event is scheduled for July 16 at Tul ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches New, HEMI(R)-powered Media Web Site
* New Web site with state-of-the-art technology delivers: * Faster page loads * Easy-to-use navigation * New and improved search functionality AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 14 -- Chrysler Group launched its new, custom-built media Web site that promises to make the job of covering the automobile company and its groundbreak ... Continue reading
Collins Delays Filing of April 30, 2005 Form 10-Q
HUTCHINSON, Kan., June 14 -- Collins Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: COLL) today announced that the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2005 would not be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a timely basis. The delay in filing the Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30 ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Honda Auto Receivables 2005-3 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--June 14, 2005--Fitch assigns ratings to the receivables-backed class A notes issued today by Honda Auto Receivables 2005-3 Owner Trust as listed below: -- $340,000,000 3.42005% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $345,000,000 3.73% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $440,000,000 3.87% class A-3 asset-b ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 14 -- Today DaimlerChrysler launched a new edition of Hemi.com (http://www.hemi.com/ ). The improved Web site has new stories, new photos, more in-depth history and specifications, and new multimedia features-including Hemi(R) sounds. The new Hemi engine story is continued and expanded to incl ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations Outsources Certain End User Support Services to En Pointe
LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- En Pointe Technologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of business to business information technology products, services and solutions, today announced it has added Mazda North American Operations ("MNAO") to its list of clientele. Citing improved service levels to the end user community and a reduct ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--June 14, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") , plans to make a presentation at the William Blair & Company, 25th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. central time. The slides to be used in this presentation will be available Wednesday, June 22, 2005, thr ... Continue reading
Safelite Repair Leader Named To NWRA Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 14 -- David Erwin, the National Repair Development Manager for Safelite AutoGlass, was recently elected to the board of directors for the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA), a non- profit trade organization that represents the windshield repair industry. Erwin, who has been with Safelite ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Watkins Glen 6h race
Terry Borcheller struggled with an aerodynamic issue caused by newly designed front bodywork on the No. 54 Bell Motorsports/Feeds the Need Pontiac-Doran during a Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen International on June 12. It left Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., and his co-driver Ralf Kelleners of Dusseldorf ... Continue reading
Land Rover Expert's Success Touches Loved One in Iraq
Winning Sales Guide Reaches Wife in Kirkuk, Iraq IRVINE, Calif., June 14 -- Land Rover North America named Jason Glass of Land Rover Colorado Springs winner of the first-ever national walk-around competition for LR3. Glass, whose wife was watching a live webcast of the event while on active duty in Iraq, bested three o ... Continue reading
Johnson Scores Super Upset in Super Stock SCCA Solo Tour in Toledo
For Immediate Release Johnson Scores Super Upset in Super Stock At The Tire Rack SCCA Solo Tour in Toledo TOLEDO, Ohio (June 14, 2005) - Shock waves reverberated throughout the Solo community this weekend after Michael Johnson, of Glen Allen, Va., stormed to a win in Super Stock at The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National T ... Continue reading
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