Copart, Inc. Acknowledges Patent Infringement Claim
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Copart, Inc. announced today that it has been named in a suit filed by Manheim Services Corp. (Manheim) in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia alleging that Copart online auction services infringes on a certain patent claimed to be owned by Manheim. The ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--June 20, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its second quarter 2005 the morning of Thursday, July 14, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2005 financial results at 9:00 a.m. CDT on the same day. Tom Tiller, Pr ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, June 20 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that its board declared a special one time dividend of 25 cents per share to stockholders of record on July 22, 2005 payable on August 5, 2005. Thor also announced that its board increased its regular quarterly dividend 66%, from 3 cents per quarter ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces First Quarter Results for 2005
SHELTON, Conn.--June 20, 2005--Raytech Corporation today announced net income of $1.6 million for the thirteen-week period ended April 3, 2005, amounting to $.04 per basic and diluted share compared to a net income of $1.4 million or $.03 per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year. The Company re ... Continue reading
SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 20 -- Basell and Suzano Petroquimica S.A. [Bovespa: SZPQ4 and Latibex: XSUPT] one of the largest strategic investors in the petrochemical sector in Brazil, announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle for the sale of Basell's 50% share of Polibrasil Resinas' polypropylene bus ... Continue reading
A Runner Up Finish For Ashley At Englishtown
For Immediate Release Contact: Mandie Yorio, (714) 921-8123, mandie@johnforceracing.com A Runner Up Finish For Ashley at Englishtown ENGLISHTOWN, New Jersey - Ashley Force, driver of the Castrol/Hot Wheels A/Fuel dragster, advanced to her third final round appearance of 2005 at the K&N Filters Supernationals at Old Bri ... Continue reading
DP Technology Corp. announces its annual ESPRIT President's Club Award recipients
Camarillo, Calif. - June 20, 2005- DP Technology Corp. recognized three outstanding ESPRIT CAM software resellers during ESPRIT World Conference 2005. The inductees to the President's Club, CIM Integraters, U.S., CAMcenter GmbH, Germany, and INNOVATIVE CAM AG, Switzerland, received the special recognition for their exc ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release - Jim Osborn Autosport Development Cleveland Pre-Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Jim Osborn ready to “suit-up” for Cleveland Grand Prix debuting the Autosport Development #7 SPEED World Challenge GTO Detroit – June 20, 2005 Jim Osborn, driver of the #24 Chili Pepper Racing BMW Touring Car, will jump into the GT class t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Pricing of $400 Million of Senior Notes
AKRON, Ohio, June 20 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company, will mature on July 1, 2015 and will bear interest at a rate of 9% per year. (Logo: http:/ ... Continue reading
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 20, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it has been named a "Hall of Fame" supplier by the Lear Corporation. The Southfield, Michigan-based auto-interior supplier annually awards manufacturers for their dedication to helping make Lear Corporation a continuing success. Littelfuse manufactures ... Continue reading
CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS SATURDAY GAUNT RIDING A 2-RACE STREAK AFTER SANTA MARIA WIN
NOTE CHANGE IN PARAGRAPH #2: ---------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-147Rickie Gaunt of Torrance, Calif. will try to land a "turkey" this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. No, it's not a "turkey shoot," but the Valvoline US ... Continue reading
CRA SPRINTS BACK TO PERRIS SATURDAY GAUNT RIDING A 2-RACE STREAK AFTER SANTA MARIA WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-147 Rickie Gaunt of Torrance, Calif. will try to land a "turkey" this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. No, it's not a "turkey shoot," but the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Cars return to the 1/2-mile dirt track for yet another installment ... Continue reading
USAC RETURNS TO TUCSON'S USA RACE PARK SATURDAY FLOCK LEADS WESTERN MIDGETS TO 3/8 MILE DIRT OVAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-146 USAC's initial race of its "Golden Anniversary" season was January 1 when the Southwest Sprint Cars competed in a special event at the brand-new USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz. This Saturday, the USAC Western Midget Car Series makes its debut ... Continue reading
SWANSON LEADS WESTERN SPRINTS TO STOCKTON SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-145 Kody Swanson of Emmett, Idaho, whose father Mike was USAC's 1986 Idaho Supermodified Champion, leads the USAC Valvoline Western Sprint Car Series to Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway for this Saturday night's USAC Open Wheel "Triple Crown Round ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-144 Josh Wise of Riverside and Robby Flock of Temecula will lead their respective USAC Midget racing series to the July 3 "Rocky Mountain Classic" at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colo. Wise leads the USAC National Midget Car Ser ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-143 Jay Drake of Val Verde, Calif., who claimed to be the world's fastest sprint car driver until last year, leads the Valvoline USAC National Sprint Car Series to Friday's race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. A 60-lap feature caps the ... Continue reading
"TIMES-DISPATCH 100" FEATURES TOP-NAME DRIVERS & OWNERS COMPETING AT RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-142 This weekend's "Richmond Times-Dispatch 100" at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway is round four of the 2005 USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series. Not only are many of the nation's top drivers entered, but some of the biggest names in othe ... Continue reading
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POINT LEAD AGAIN UP FOR GRABS SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-141 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POINT LEAD AGAIN UP FOR GRABS SATURDAY The USAC/Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series resumes this Saturday night with the point lead again up for grabs between combatants Jim Waters and Jimmy Wysong. Waters, ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 20, 2005--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTC BB: ASAM.OB), announced that today it wrote its first auto insurance policies in Alabama. This makes the fourth state in which the corporations' carrier or MGA sells its automobile insurance coverages, and the first time it has employed credit scor ... Continue reading
Self sensing copper heat exchangers to be focus of 12 month effort. ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 20 -- Solidica, Inc., announced today their selection by the United States Department of Energy for an SBIR Phase I program through the Office of High Energy Physics. The selection was based upon the unique ability of the Solidic ... Continue reading
Prolong Teams Up With Japanese Retailers
Home Stores Give Nod to Prolong Products IRVINE, Calif., June 20 -- Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) (http:/www.prolong.com), a technology driven holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of high tech, cost-saving, consumer, commercial and industrial products, i ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE WILL HONOR USGP TICKETS THIS WEEKEND
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WILL HONOR USGP FORMULA 1 TICKETS AT NASCAR RACES THIS SATURDAY NIGHT June 25 Show Will Feature Four NASCAR Divisions & Figure 8 Cars Irwindale, Calif.- - (June 20, 2005) Irwindale Speedway Vice President Bob DeFazio this morning announced that all tickets for the United States Grand Prix at Indianap ... Continue reading
Box Score: Winner: Greg Biffle Car: 16 Ford Winner's purse: $171,075 Average speed: 150.596 mph Margin of victory: 1.675 Seconds Starting position: 25 Laps led by winner: 63 Most laps led: Tony Stewart 97 Laps Lead changes: 20 among 11 drivers. Caution flags: 4 for 23 laps. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race - Batman Begins ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger Review and Feature Story
Charger is In The House—and on the track—after a 28 years absence. If you’re a mid-aged boy-child—Charger’s target market—Dodge and chicks were primo teen-aged fantasies. While there are some visual links to your memories, the 2006 Dodge is definitely not a retro-recreation. Stylisti ... Continue reading
Automotive Ads on Auto Websites Dramatically Increase Purchase Intent
Recent analysis of Dynamic Logic's MarketNorms® (Q4/2004) shows that auto ads can build Brand Awareness very well on just about any type of website, but can dramatically increase Purchase Intent when running on auto sites. The chart below shows an indexing of the average delta, or impact, on Brand Awareness and Purcha ... Continue reading
Two Detroit-Area Students Featured in Ford Education Forum
DETROIT, June 20 -- Two local high school students are traveling to San Antonio on June 20 to participate in the 3rd Annual Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) conference sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund. The students, Antoinette Fullmore, Southeastern High School, and Charles LeJeune, Northern High Sc ... Continue reading
New Yorkers Want Less Polluting Hybrid Taxis and We Want 'em Now
Strong Majority Would Even Sacrifice Comfort for Cleaner Air Cabs NEW YORK, June 20 -- If New Yorkers had their way, the majority of taxis in the city would be converted to less polluting hybrid cars. According to poll results just released by the Coalition Advocating for Smart Transportation (CAST), seven in ten New Y ... Continue reading
City of West Hollywood to Crack Down on Excessive Motorcycle Noise within City Limits
-- WHAT: The City of West Hollywood will hold a news conference to announce the implementation of its new zero tolerance policy on excessive motorcycle noise within the city limits Today, June 20, 2005 at 5 p.m. in front of West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. The zero tolerance policy will be put in plac ... Continue reading
Wilson Goes Flag-To-Flag In Mosport Miata Cup Doubleheader
For Immediate Release Wilson Goes Flag-To-Flag In Mosport Doubleheader, Takes Miata Cup Atlantic Tour Lead CANADA (June 20, 2005) - Defending series Champion Payton Wilson, of Gainesville, Va., swept the SCCA Pro Racing Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook doubleheader at Mosport International Raceway for the seco ... Continue reading
HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN EDELBROCK SCHOLARSHIPS
TORRANCE, Calif. - (June 16, 2005) – At Edelbrock, high performance is a way of life. Today, two high-performing Southland high school seniors – with an aptitude for cars – were honored as recipients of the 2005 Vic and Nancy Edelbrock Scholarships. South Torrance High School’s Thomas Butler and ... Continue reading
Qualifying TRULLI SECURES TOYOTA’S MAIDEN F1 POLE – NINE IN A ROW FOR MICHELIN
Saturday June 18, 2005; Jarno Trulli (Toyota/Michelin) will lead the field away in tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix after securing the third pole position of his Formula One career – and a first for Panasonic Toyota Racing. The Italian also maintained Michelin’s unbroken run of nine F1 poles this s ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Releases First Photos of Next S-Class Sedan
New S-Class Emphasizes Dramatic Design and Advanced Technology Montvale, NJ – Mercedes-Benz has just released the first official photographs of the next-generation S-Class – the company’s new flagship sedan that debuts this fall in Europe and arrives in the U.S. early in 2006. The successor to a long ... Continue reading
Ford Employee Bulletin Board For New Plan
Automotive Promotional Newswire Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2005 eAutoWire.com announces a new online bulletin board that connects Ford employees and retirees that would like to offer their Ford employee discount with consumers interested in purchasing a new vehicle under the Ford Employee Purchase Plan. For ... Continue reading
LAKE FORK, Texas, June 20 -- The action was non-stop at the 12th annual Skeeter Boats Owner's Tournament this past weekend. No lake record was broken, but during the two-days of competition the tournament committee had quite a time keeping track of all of the winning fish. With a lot of money on the line it came down t ... Continue reading
Avis and Delta Introduce First Remote Airport Flight Check-In Kiosk at Car Rental Facility
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 20 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. and Delta Air Lines, Inc. today announced the introduction of the first remote airport flight check-in kiosk at a rental car location. The new service offers Delta and Avis customers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a convenient option to chec ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore., Jun 20 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) , a reporting company specializing in the development of unique internal combustion engine technologies, announced today that it has engaged the Aurelius Consulting Group, Inc. to lead its institutional and retail investor relations pr ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) On The Road Hits the Cross-Country Trail in Milwaukee
* Bumpy, muddy, wet driving adventure to stop in Milwaukee * Free driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of Trail Rated(R) Jeep vehicles * Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and wall climbing offer those with a sense of adventure plenty to do MILWAUKEE, June 20 -- Camp Jeep(R) On The Road takes the most ... Continue reading
Celadon Trucking Services Selects SiriCOMM for Fleet Terminal Wireless Internet Access
Truck Fleet to Install SiriCOMM Wi-Fi Hot Spot INDIANAPOLIS, June 20 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , an applications service provider and nationwide broadband wireless network operator serving the highway transportation industry, today announced that Celadon Trucking Services, a division of Celadon Group , w ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers the '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 visits the North Carolina Zoo on June 26, 2005 - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles ASHEBORO, N.C., June 20 -- A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo ne ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Monster Energy(TM), the fast-selling energy supplement beverage, and title sponsor of Kawasaki's very successful Pro Circuit 125cc motocross team, is partnering with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in a two-tiered promotional effort. The program, launched this month, features both race spon ... Continue reading
CARSON, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Thousands of commuters are vanpooling or ridesharing to work in Southern California but not in programs run by large employers or local government agencies; these are private vanpools taking advantage of Enterprise Rent-A-Car's unique commuter vanpool program. Enterprise administers more ... Continue reading
Salzgitter Automotive Engineering Deploys Proficiency's Collaboration Gateway
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., June 20 -- Proficiency, a global provider of enterprise interoperability software, announced today that German-based Salzgitter Automotive Engineering (SZAE), a company of the Salzgitter Group, has deployed the Proficiency Collaboration Gateway(TM). The Tier 1 automotive supplier is using the Collab ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 20, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM - News), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced that on June 12 2005, Speedemissions was named by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of Georgia's 100 Top Public Companies. Companies were ranked by Pr ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--June 20, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has announced its receipt of approval to list on the Archipelago Exchange (ArcaEx), a facility of the Pacific Exchange, under the symbol "ZAPZ." ArcaEx is the nation's first totally op ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Variable Force Solenoid Enhances Performance of GM V6 Engines
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 20 -- BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems supplies the variable force solenoid (VFS) that is being launched on a new family of General Motors V6 engines. The product is designed to work in conjunction with a camshaft phaser as part of an engine's variable cam timing (VCT) system. VCT precisel ... Continue reading
OSRAM Unveils Joule Lighting System on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
HILLSBORO, N.H., June 20 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA today unveiled their Joule(TM) LED lighting system on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The 2006 Mountaineer is the first vehicle to feature Joule, making standardized LED technology available to consumers for the first time. "OSRAM is the pioneer of LED standardization," said Jim ... Continue reading
Denver Regional Transportation District Selects Cobasys for its Hybrid Fleet Application
ORION, Mich., June 20 -- Cobasys announced today it has received an order from Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) to convert ten hybrid buses from lead acid batteries to their Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery system solution. The buses are part of a fleet of mall shuttle buses that operate on compressed n ... Continue reading
Delphi XM Signal Repeater Now Available
Industry first product wirelessly rebroadcasts XM throughout the home and to multiple receivers TROY, Mich., June 20 -- Delphi Corp. , America's leading satellite radio manufacturer with more than 5 million receivers sold, announced today that the Delphi XM Signal Repeater is now available -- the first system that wire ... Continue reading
TRW and China South Group Announce Chassis Joint Venture
BEIJING, June 20 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and China South Industries Group Corporation ("China South Group") have announced the formation of a joint venture company to manufacture advanced braking and steering systems for China's automotive market. The joint venture was unveiled at a celebration held at the Gre ... Continue reading
Keep Your Cool This Summer - Avoid Heated Driving
DC, MD and VA Law Enforcement Crackdown on Aggressive Driving Summer Means Increased Aggressive Driving! WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The following is being issued by Smooth Operator: What: News conference for 2005 Smooth Operator campaign featuring law enforcement from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. With s ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Testing Tracking and Motorcycle Recovery Unit With Harley-Davidson Dealership
Navicom GPS Aggressively Marketing to Motorcycle Industry as a Security Device SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 20 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that it has begun a test program with one of the largest Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealerships located in Southern California. Unlike some competitors' service that only work in th ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Rebound Higher as Crude Oil Hovers at $55 Per Barrel, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 20, 2005--Crude oil prices which had fallen below $50 per barrel in late May, surged higher in June lifting the nationwide average price of gasoline to $2.133 per gallon as of today, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report, http://www.fuelgaugereport.com, shows. The nation's largest organization for m ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Rates Take Dip in 2005, Safer Vehicles Cited
Washington DC June 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto insurance policyholders are benefiting this year thanks to a steady decrease in the number of automobile accidents on U.S. roads and highways, “savvier risk-management techniques,” and “simmering competition,” reports The Assoc ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 20, 2005; Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch several diesel-powered vehicles for sale across the U.S. as early as 2008 -- including, the E-class sedan, M-class and G-class SUVs, and new R-class sport wagon, reports Automotive News. "We are working really hard to have the solution ready for the new r ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- June 24 and July 1 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINGS OVER BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY ON JUNE 24 BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 19, 2005) - The DUCK, WQKC 92.7 & J.D. Byrider are joining forces to bring us ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--June 20, 2005-- Certified Interoperability and Pin Compatibility with Third Party CAN Modules Allows 'Drop-In' Replacement in Existing CAN Applications AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, is now offering a compact ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor to Host Financial Analyst and Investor Meeting
AUSTIN, Texas--June 20, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor will host its Financial Analyst and Investor Meeting June 20-21, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the company's inaugural developer conference, the Freescale Technology Forum. The forum brings together 1700 customers, partners, ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes
AKRON, Ohio, June 20 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it intends to commence an offering of approximately $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, subject to market and other customary conditions. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company and are expected to ... Continue reading
Laidlaw International Announces Pricing for Debt Tender Offer
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--June 20, 2005--Laidlaw International, Inc. ("Laidlaw") announced today that, in connection with its offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 10.75% Senior Notes due 2011 ("Notes") and the related consent solicitation, Laidlaw will pay $1,171.68 for each $1,000.00 principal amount of N ... Continue reading
North American Thermoelectric Market: Opportunities and Threats
PALO ALTO, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Frost & Sullivan (http://www.electronics.frost.com) will host an exclusive outlook on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 1:00 pm EDT to provide industry participants an overview of the North American Thermoelectric Market. This exclusive outlook provides insight on the North American market f ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Technology Selected by United Automobile Insurance Company
OLDSMAR, Fla., June 20 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of online claims management technology to the automobile insurance industry, announced that United Automobile Insurance Company (UAIC) has selected the eJusterSuite and other eAutoclaims technology to further automate and streamline the N ... Continue reading
Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with PURI tech of Germany
CONCORD, Ontario--June 20, 2005--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary ESW Canada, Inc. (ESWC) has entered into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with PURI tech GmbH of Germany. The MOU outlines the requirements of both parties to finaliz ... Continue reading
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--June 20, 2005--RuleStream Corporation today announced that Fresno Valves & Castings has licensed RuleStream's RPM solutions to help the company meet growing customer demand for its irrigation products. RuleStream's integrated engineering environment automates Fresno Valves' request for quotation (RFQ) ... Continue reading
Incode Announces Design and Manufacturing Projects With Copper Tire
MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J., June 20 -- Incode Technologies Corporation (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: ICDT) today announced the continuation of design and manufacturing projects between the Company's design subsidiary and Copper Tire & Rubber Company . The projects are for the design and manufacturing of specialized equip ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Signs LOI with Master Distributor for Micro Paint Repair in Scandinavia
FT. MYERS, Fla. & OSLO, Norway--June 20, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), said today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to bring its NeoMedia Micro Paint business to Scandinavia. The non-binding LOI, signed with the WI-THO AS of Oslo, Norway, calls for WI-THO to become the exclusive master distribut ... Continue reading
Save the Date - Top Auto Tech Students Compete for $5 Million in Scholarships and Prizes
-- WHAT: The 2005 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals Two-person teams from all 50 states have advanced to the national finals in Washington, D.C., where they will race against the clock for the title of top student auto technician team in the country. Each team will have 90 minutes to diagnose and fix deliber ... Continue reading
Team DAD Advances in $2 Million DARPA Grand Challenge Qualification
Driverless, self-navigating truck, enabled by Texas Instruments technology, will compete in race for unmanned vehicles SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 -- Team Digital Auto Drive (DAD), a research and development organization focused on commercializing automotive vision-recognition and navigational systems, today announced th ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--June 20, 2005--Hot Import Nights: WHO: JIN, Ruff Ryder's hottest new hip-hop sensation, Chevy and the Tuner Transformation crew along with thousands of Hot Import Night fanatics and dozens of featured models including Playmate of the Year 2005 Tiffany Fallon, Performance Auto and Sound June cover model Crys ... Continue reading
Sport Compact Only Helps to Get Street Racing Off the Streets
PHOENIX--June 20, 2005--Sport Compact Only today announced the next event in its signature racing and lifestyle series, SCO Nights, which will take place from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday June 25, 2005 at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Ariz. The event, which promotes safer alternatives to street racing, will provide t ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gears Consumption by Market within China
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19473) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Gears 2005 to their offering China's demand for gears has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to ... Continue reading
Company-Owned NAPA Auto Parts Stores Implement FraudWatch as Loss Prevention Solution
TORONTO--June 20, 2005--Triversity Inc., the fastest growing international provider of customer-centric retail solutions, today announced that NAPA Auto Parts has selected FraudWatch(TM) as its loss prevention solution. NAPA Auto Parts is a leading distributor for auto parts under the NAPA brand. The company chose Frau ... Continue reading
--The MathWorks Who: The MathWorks, the world's leading developer of technical computing software for engineers and scientists in industry, government, and education. What: The MathWorks International Automotive Conference (IAC) 2005, which provides a forum for manufacturers and suppliers and MathWorks industry experts ... Continue reading
Insurance Company Finds Which Bikes Are Most and Least Likely to Be Stolen, Crashed
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--June 20, 2005--A recent study of claims data on more than two million motorcycles insured over the past three years by The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the country's largest motorcycle insurer, uncovers the makes and models of bikes most and least likely to be stolen or crashed. Mot ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Elects Senior Vice President Scott Pattullo to Board of Directors
DES PLAINES, Ill., June 20 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, has announced that Scott Pattullo, senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. Pattullo, who joined Wheels, Inc. in 1998, oversees North American sales, accoun ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record First Quarter Results
Releases Second Quarter Expectations RICHMOND, Va., June 20 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported record results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2005. * Total sales increased 19% to $1.58 billion from $1.32 billion in the first quarter last year. * Comparable store used unit sales rose 6% for the quarter. * Total used uni ... Continue reading
FORD FIVE HUNDRED, MERCURY MONTEGO TAKE HOME IIHS BEST PICK RATING
2005 Ford Five Hundred * 2005 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest technical safety rating of “Good” and a “Best Pick” designation for offset frontal crash performance. * Five Hundred and Montego also have received the U.S. ... Continue reading
NISSAN INDIA SUBSIDIARY BEGINS OPERATIONS
- New unit to strengthen Nissan's presence in Indian market - MUMBAI (June 16, 2005) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today took another step toward strengthening its presence in India with the official start of operations at Nissan Motor India Private, Ltd. (NMIPL), its wholly-owned subsidiary in Mumbai. NMIPL, which was est ... Continue reading
Info now complete: -------------- USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 18, 2005 Seekonk, Massachusetts Seekonk Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stephanie Stevens (#20 Stevens), 2. Michael Sboro (#24 Sboro), 3. Nick Wean (#78 Wean), 4. Ryan Smith (#55 Smith), 5. ... Continue reading
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Coors Light Announces Multi-Year Contract Extension with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates - David Stremme to Drive #40 Coors Light Dodge for 17 Races in 2006 CONCORD, N.C. (May 23, 2 ... Continue reading
Lebanon Valley Speedway Press Release
A Wild Night At the Valley, Hearn and Collins Survive F\or Wins! -By: Rodney Rescott -June 18, 2005 West Lebanon, NY: There were no fireworks on the schedule for Saturday Night’s main events, but there was plenty on the race track. Anderson Equipment and Taconic DSL present an action packed, on the edge of your ... Continue reading
Lone Star Steakhouse Announces Primary Sponsorship of #40 Dodge in 2006 with driver David Stremme
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Lone Star Steakhouse Announces Primary Sponsorship of #40 Dodge in 2006 with driver David Stremme. CONCORD, N.C. (May 23, 2005) --- Lone Star Steakhouse announced today that their multi-ye ... Continue reading
New Images of Stanley - Grand Challenge
Hello, On Friday I went to the Stanley team press conference in Germany. ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Falls One Spot Short of Historic Fairytale Finish
Petersen/ White Lightning Falls One Spot Short of Historic Fairytale Finish LE MANS, France, Sunday, June 19, 2005 – It was nearly a French fairytale ending for the No. 90 Westward Ho Casino/ MMPIE/ PAWS/ Michelin Porsche 911 GT3 RSR here at Le Mans. However, the story would miss the happily ever after by one spo ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 18, 2005 Santa Maria, California Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jerome Rodela, 25, Rodela-13.857; 2. Thomas Meseraull, 69, Ferrari-13.980; 3. Robby Flock, 79, Sala-14.115; 4. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-14.170; 5. ... Continue reading
Please Note: N/A's will be inserted when available Sunday. ------------------------------ USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 18, 2005 Santa Maria, California Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jerome Rodela, 25, Rodela-13.857; 2. Thomas Meseraull, #N/A, N/A-13.980; 3. Robby Flock, 79, Sala-14. ... Continue reading
PLEASE NOTE: N/A's will follow when available on Sunday. ------------------------------------------- USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 18, 2005 – Seekonk, Massachusetts – Seekonk Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) N/A SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) N/A FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Brit Andersen (#70 Andersen), 2. Step ... Continue reading
Early exit for G Squared and Chip Ellis at Englishtown
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 RA ... Continue reading
'Rejuvented' Bazemore goes to quarters in E-town
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net 'REJUVENATED' BAZEMORE GOES TO QUARTE ... Continue reading
Scelzi gains on Force's lead in E-town
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI GAINS ON FORCE'S LEAD IN E-TOW ... Continue reading
Sevens has hiccup in E-town second round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS HAS HICCUP IN SECOND ROUND IN ... Continue reading
AAA Congratulates Carl Edwards
DEARBORN, Mich., June 19 -- AAA congratulates Carl Edwards and the Roush Racing Team on their fifth place finish in the Batman Begins 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Carl's skillful handling of the #99 AAA Ford, and the outstanding support provided by his Roush pit crew, show why our AAA clubs are proud to be a ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Indianapolis races
video view Rob Bunker is true to his generation, easily adapting technology to every task. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen used television replays and video games to learn the turns of the 2.605-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course to prepare for a Formula BMW USA double-race weekend on July 18 and 19, during the F ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Englishtown Wrap Up
36th annual K&N Filters SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Park - Englishtown, N.J. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Englishtown Wrap Up Q Racing Car Loses in Close Run ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 19, 2005) - Tony Pedregon had only one chance to drive the Q R ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Englishtown Wrap-Up
36th annual K&N Filters SuperNationals presented by Advance Auto Parts Old Bridge Township Raceway Park– Englishtown, N.J. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Eliminations Wrap Up Advance Auto Parts Car a Little Too Aggressive ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June ... Continue reading
Troy wins Englishtown Pro Mod title; Jeg dropped by teammate (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA K&N Filters Supernationals Old Bridge Raceway Park Englishtown, NJ June 19th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT Troy Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order - '67 Ford Mustang Race Day Summary Troy wins Englishtown Pro Mod title; Jeg dropped by teammate Jeg's Mail Order ... Continue reading
CASCAR Power Water Sportsman - Race #1 Mosport Summary & Results
CASCAR POWERWATER Series Race #1: Mosport Speedway Summary & Results For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 19, 2005 Robblee wins PowerWater season opener at Mosport Speedway OSHAWA, ON - On Saturday night at Mosport Speedway, Steve Robblee proved that a one-year hiatus from ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Pacific Raceways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION PACIFIC RACEWAYS, KENT, WASH. Sunday, June 19, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 PACIFIC RACEWAYS' NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES IN THE BOOKS KENT, Wash. - The Jet Chevrolet Lucas Oil Championships wrapped up Sunday at Pacific ... Continue reading
Eichelberger Wins at SSP on Sunday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rich Eichelberger Victorious in Trail Motors Super Sportsman Feature at SSP on Sunday Night Newberrytown, PA (June 19, 2005) - Dillsburg’s Rich Eichelberger scored his first win of the season in Sunday night’s Tra ... Continue reading
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