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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

DP Technology Corp. expanding its U.S. engineering staff

DP Technology Corp. expanding its U.S. engineering staff

Camarillo, Calif.-June 21, 2005- Creator of ESPRIT CAM software, DP Technology is proud to announce a significant expansion of its application engineering and software development teams. Due to an increase in large scale R&D projects, DP is initiating a major recruiting effort to add engineering staff at all three of i ... Continue reading

Fitch Assigns 'CCC+' Indicative Rating to Goodyear's Planned $400MM Sr Unsecured Notes

Fitch Assigns 'CCC+' Indicative Rating to Goodyear's Planned $400MM Sr Unsecured Notes

CHICAGO--June 21, 2005--Fitch Ratings has assigned an indicative rating of 'CCC+' to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (GT) planned $400 million issue of senior unsecured notes. GT announced yesterday it intends to issue $400 million of 10-year notes under Rule 144A. Proceeds will be used to repay $200 million outstandi ... Continue reading

MILWAUKEE Fast Facts

MILWAUKEE Fast Facts

Ron Hornaday The Milwaukee Mile Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Chassis: BR18 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Ron Hornaday Quick Facts: · Ron Hornaday drove the WINFUEL Chevy to a 14th place finish at Nashville two weeks ago · Hornaday won the Busch Series rac ... Continue reading

Sterling Marlin Infineon Race Advance

Sterling Marlin Infineon Race Advance

CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Dodge/Save Mart 350 - Infineon Raceway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * The Best at Infineon: Marlin has competed in 16 races at Infineon Raceway. His highest starting spot was six ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Honors 2005 Five/Four Diamond Establishments

AAA Chicago Honors 2005 Five/Four Diamond Establishments

AURORA, Ill., June 21 -- AAA Chicago congratulates area 2005 AAA Five and Four Diamond hotels and restaurants. Recipients underwent rigorous review and met the highest standards in quality and service to earn AAA's exclusive, top Diamond ratings. For 2005, only seven area establishments carry the illustrious Five-Diamo ... Continue reading

Cascade Engineering Announces Achievements in Key Financial, Social and Environmental Areas

Cascade Engineering Announces Achievements in Key Financial, Social and Environmental Areas

New Report Outlines Progress in Company's Sustainable Business Strategy GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 21 -- Cascade Engineering, a leader in engineered plastics systems for the automotive, solid waste and industrial markets, today announced significant achievements in three key areas of measurement -- financial, social and ... Continue reading

Five Workshops on Lean Manufacturing Help Ontario Companies Compete

Five Workshops on Lean Manufacturing Help Ontario Companies Compete

BROOKLINE, Mass., June 21 -- A new workshop on how to apply lean manufacturing principles to office and service processes is among five workshops being presented next month in the Toronto area by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute. The workshops will run July 19 - 21 at the BMO Financial Group, 3550 Pharmacy Ave., ... Continue reading

Flexsteel Aligns Management Team; Klosterman, Hall & Fautsch Promoted

Flexsteel Aligns Management Team; Klosterman, Hall & Fautsch Promoted

DUBUQUE, Iowa--June 21, 2005--The Board of Directors of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., announced that Ronald J. Klosterman was named President and Chief Operating Officer. Klosterman was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Flexsteel. Timothy E. Hall was appointed Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasur ... Continue reading

SoftNet Subsidiary, WholesaleByUs, Expands Into The Automotive Industry Increasing Product Offering To Well Over 3 Million Products

SoftNet Subsidiary, WholesaleByUs, Expands Into The Automotive Industry Increasing Product Offering To Well Over 3 Million Products

BERNARDSVILLE, N.J.--June 21, 2005--SoftNet Technology Corp (SoftNet) (OTCBB Symbol:STTC) (German WKN#: A0B7RZ) announced today that Its wholly owned subsidiary, WholesaleByUs, LLC (WBU) has signed a deal with a major Southwestern United States supplier of automotive products. WBU potentially adds as many as 2,000,000 ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Keep Up-to-Date with the Latest News and Developments in the Automotive Market

Research and Markets: Keep Up-to-Date with the Latest News and Developments in the Automotive Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--June 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19598) has announced the addition of Automotive Quarterly Review to their offering Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR) is essential for everyone who needs to stay up to date on 21 of the top passenger vehicle manufacturers gl ... Continue reading

TV with Ultra-Wideband Enabled HDTV and Media Server to Reach Consumers in 2005

TV with Ultra-Wideband Enabled HDTV and Media Server to Reach Consumers in 2005

ORLANDO, Fla.--June 21, 2005--Haier Corporation and Freescale Semiconductor achieved a critical milestone for wireless home entertainment systems and showcased the first Ultra-Wideband (UWB)-enabled LCD, high definition television (HDTV) and digital media server at the Freescale Technology Forum. Leveraging UWB, Freesc ... Continue reading

Subaru Introduces New Impreza Series

Subaru Introduces New Impreza Series

Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the nationwide sales launch of its new Subaru Impreza series at Subaru dealerships throughout Japan. The new Impreza has raised its product appeal by redefining ... Continue reading

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Unveiled

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Unveiled

Auburn Hills MI June 20, 2005; The cool quotient flows from the outside in, as the Chrysler PT Cruiser gets the face of Chrysler, an all-new interior, improved performance and a boost of power for the 2006 model year. "We completely upgraded the Chrysler PT Cruiser for 2006," said Jeff Bell, Vice President – Chry ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: California Students Revved Up About Chance to be Nation's Top Young Automotive Technicians

LA Auto Club: California Students Revved Up About Chance to be Nation's Top Young Automotive Technicians

-- Fact: Industry reports indicate a current shortage of approximately 32,000 auto industry service technicians nationally. The U.S. Dept. of Labor reports as much as a 20 percent increase in technicians is needed by 2012. Fact: Today's vehicles are more high-tech than ever and are being equipped with increasingly soph ... Continue reading

Dream-On: StudioTorino RK Spyder

Dream-On: StudioTorino RK Spyder

Alfredo Stola's new exotic sportscar, created in cooperation with renowned Porsche tuner, Alois Ruf was introduced in Italy a couple days ago. Here's what he has to say about the car: "Watching cars being built and to build them has always been my life. STUDIOTORINO allows me, although in a completely different way, to ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Global Vehicle Sales at All-time Record Levels

Research and Markets: Global Vehicle Sales at All-time Record Levels

DUBLIN, Ireland--June 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19586) has announced the addition of Managing the Future - Global Automotive Megatrends To 2030 to their offering With global vehicle sales at all-time record levels, and almost unbelievable growth in the developing world, ... Continue reading

Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Leverages NASCAR Sponsorship With National Sweepstakes

Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Leverages NASCAR Sponsorship With National Sweepstakes

Double Drive-Thru Chain Offers $100,000 Grand Prize, VIP trips to Key Races in 2005 and Millions of Food Offers TAMPA, Fla., June 21 -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. , the nation's largest double drive-thru chain and Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR(R), is offering guests the chance to win $100 ... Continue reading

Statement from Mark Pischea, Executive Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area on Studebaker Plant Fire

Statement from Mark Pischea, Executive Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area on Studebaker Plant Fire

DETROIT, June 21 -- The following is a statement from Mark Pischea, Executive Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area regarding the Studebaker plant fire: "Last night's fire was a devastating reminder of how important our automotive historic sites are to all Detroiters and to car buffs everywhere," said Mark Pisch ... Continue reading

Consumer Guide and Honda Unveil Interactive Campaign

Consumer Guide and Honda Unveil Interactive Campaign

Auto.consumerguide.com Selected by Honda as One of Three Web Sites to Feature Cutting Edge Technology Developed by Avant Interactive LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., June 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, a leading consumer resource for new and used vehicle purchases, today announced a partnership with American Honda Motor Co., In ... Continue reading

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NI LabVIEW Delivers Flexible Solution for Testing Formula 1 Calipers and Brakes; Computer Controlled Solutions Uses National Instruments LabVIEW to Design Unique Dynamometer

NI LabVIEW Delivers Flexible Solution for Testing Formula 1 Calipers and Brakes; Computer Controlled Solutions Uses National Instruments LabVIEW to Design Unique Dynamometer

AUSTIN, Texas--June 21, 2005--National Instruments today announced that engineers at Computer Controlled Solutions (CCS) used the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment along with NI data acquisition and motion control products to build a dynamometer designed specifically for testing calipers and brakes on Formul ... Continue reading

TomTom Products to Be Made NAVTEQ Map Ready in Europe and North America

TomTom Products to Be Made NAVTEQ Map Ready in Europe and North America

New TomTom RIDER to Feature NAVTEQ Maps CHICAGO, June 21 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has signed a license agreement with TomTom, a leading navigation solution provider, to feature NAVTEQ(TM) maps in TomTom's new RIDER product, which is T ... Continue reading

Toyota Looks to Expand Dealer Service Capacity

Toyota Looks to Expand Dealer Service Capacity

Washington DC June 21, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that as part of an initiative launched late last year, Toyota is looking to expand capacity at more than 1,200 dealership service departments across the country as a way of providing consumers with quick maintenance and repairs, reports The Wall Street Journal. ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Supplies New Pontiac Solstice

TRW Automotive Supplies New Pontiac Solstice

LIVONIA, Mich., June 21 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through various subsidiaries, is supplying advanced steering, braking and occupant safety systems and components for the new Pontiac Solstice. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) The Solstice features a complete rack and pinion power s ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates and L'Automobile Magazine 2005 France Customer Satisfaction Index

J.D. Power and Associates and L'Automobile Magazine 2005 France Customer Satisfaction Index

The following news release regarding the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 France Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study was issued today. To view the release in both English and French and the accompanying charts, please use the following link: http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2005083 J.D. Power ... Continue reading

PPG Industries, Inc. Announces Expiration of Its Cash Tender Offers for Certain of Its Outstanding Notes

PPG Industries, Inc. Announces Expiration of Its Cash Tender Offers for Certain of Its Outstanding Notes

PITTSBURGH--June 20, 2005--PPG Industries, Inc. today announced the expiration of its cash tender offers for its outstanding 6.500% notes due November 1, 2007 (the "2007 Notes"), its outstanding 7.050% notes due August 15, 2009 (the "2009 Notes") and its outstanding 6.875% notes due February 15, 2012 (the "2012 Notes," ... Continue reading

Terry Borcheller - Mosport race

Terry Borcheller - Mosport race

Terry Borcheller enjoyed his return to Mosport International Raceway, but he was frustrated he couldn't repeat his past success on the 2.5-mile road course in Bowmanville, Ont. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., joined Turner Motorsport for a Grand-Am Cup race on June 18, driving the No. 96 BMW M3 with Justin Marks of Ch ... Continue reading

Sprinter Vans Join DaimlerChrysler's Automobility Program

Sprinter Vans Join DaimlerChrysler's Automobility Program

-- Customers to receive $500 incentive toward wheelchair lift -- Ideal for paratransit and automobility use -- With segment's most best-in-class advantages, Sprinter offers better fuel economy and more options, packages and customizations than any other full-size van AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 21 -- North America's top- ... Continue reading

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Names Reginald D. Hedgebeth Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Names Reginald D. Hedgebeth Senior Vice President and General Counsel

RICHMOND, Va., June 21 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today announced that Reginald D. Hedgebeth is joining the company as senior vice president and general counsel effective July 11, 2005. Hedgebeth, 37, joins Circuit City from The Home Depot where he served most recently as Vice President - Legal. At The Home Depot, he ... Continue reading

Navicom GPS Signs Demo Agreement With Southern California Fire Department and Will Be Featured as 'Hot Product' in July Police Magazine

Navicom GPS Signs Demo Agreement With Southern California Fire Department and Will Be Featured as 'Hot Product' in July Police Magazine

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS has entered into a demo agreement with a Southern California Fire Department to test the abilities of the microburst unit. The test will be limited to a 45 day trial. The unit will not be utilized to displace the depart ... Continue reading

TI's New Processor Integrates SMSC's MediaLB Interface for MOST(R) Automotive Infotainment Applications

TI's New Processor Integrates SMSC's MediaLB Interface for MOST(R) Automotive Infotainment Applications

Latest OMAP(TM) Processor for Automotive Infotainment Simplifies Audio Transport and Routing with DARtE Technology BERLIN, June 21 -- Driving innovation in the automotive industry for more than two decades, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), in conjunction with the "Telematics Europe 2005" conference, introduced a ne ... Continue reading

Toyota in Europe Standardizes on WebTrends 7 On Demand To Drive Improved Web Results

Toyota in Europe Standardizes on WebTrends 7 On Demand To Drive Improved Web Results

LONDON & PORTLAND, Ore.--June 21, 2005--WebTrends Inc., the global web analytics leader, today announced that Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME) has selected WebTrends(R) 7 On Demand to analyze visitor activity across all of its 16 language public web sites. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, TMME is using WebTrends ... Continue reading

SatCon delivers HEV Components for Azure Dynamics built Hybrid Electric Vehicle

SatCon delivers HEV Components for Azure Dynamics built Hybrid Electric Vehicle

BOSTON--June 21, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation , a leading developer and manufacturer of power control electronics today announced that its first deliveries of its new line of hybrid electric auxiliary components have been incorporated into Azure Dynamics Corporation's (TSX: AZD, AIM: ADC) electric and hybrid ele ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA to Unveil New Maybach 57 S at Monterey Sports Car Auction

Mercedes-Benz USA to Unveil New Maybach 57 S at Monterey Sports Car Auction

First U.S. Production Model to Be Auctioned Off for Boys & Girls Clubs of America PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., June 21 -- The new Maybach 57 S will make its North American debut at the 2005 RM Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction on August 19 and 20, offering professional collectors and automotive enthusiasts a rare opport ... Continue reading

Patriot Motorcycles Corporation Voted into Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America

Patriot Motorcycles Corporation Voted into Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--June 21, 2005--Patriot Motorcycles Corporation (Pink Sheets:PMCY) today announced it has been approved for membership and participation in both the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America(R) (SVIA). The Motorcycle Industry Council is the national trade asso ... Continue reading

Web Closes 1 in 6 New Vehicle Sales for International Nameplate Auto Dealerships

Web Closes 1 in 6 New Vehicle Sales for International Nameplate Auto Dealerships

AIADA-NCM iDealer Dashboard Finds Internet Increasingly Important Sales Tool ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Alexandria, VA (June 21) -- It’s no secret that the internet is a major source of information about new and used vehicles. But the internet is increasingly ... Continue reading

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. CFO Timothy A. Bienek to Present at William Blair 25th Annual Growth Stock Conference

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. CFO Timothy A. Bienek to Present at William Blair 25th Annual Growth Stock Conference

ADDISON, Texas--June 21, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Timothy A. Bienek, will present at the William Blair 25th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on Thursday, June 23, 2005. T ... Continue reading

Cycle Country Accessories Subsidiary to Produce Aviation Products; Partnership established with Challenger Aviation

Cycle Country Accessories Subsidiary to Produce Aviation Products; Partnership established with Challenger Aviation

MILFORD, Iowa--June 21, 2005--Perf Form, a wholly owned subsidiary of 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 it will soon receive the first of many new orders from Challenger Av ... Continue reading

First Look: New Mercedes S-Class; Chrysler's HEMI Trike; GM Eases Off on UAW; F1 Drivers Quit in Protest at Indy; Spy Shots of BMW X6 and Lexus LS Hybrid; and CarGirl Asks: "Do Hormones Affect Driving?" That and More on TheCarConnection.com.

First Look: New Mercedes S-Class; Chrysler's HEMI Trike; GM Eases Off on UAW; F1 Drivers Quit in Protest at Indy; Spy Shots of BMW X6 and Lexus LS Hybrid; and CarGirl Asks: "Do Hormones Affect Driving?" That and More on TheCarConnection.com.

DETROIT, June 21 -- Get a look at the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The first official pictures top the news this week on TheCarConnection.com. Readers will get to check out the dramatic new design, as well as the significant new technology Mercedes plans to bring to market next year in its top-line sedan line ... Continue reading

GEFEG Joins STAR

GEFEG Joins STAR

Develops Customized Software for STAR Standards MCLEAN, Va., June 21 -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), a global IT standards body for the retail automotive industry, has announced that GEFEG (Gesellschaft fur Elektronischen Geschaftsverkehr mbH), the Global Leader in Ecommerce Tools and developer ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' Featured in Daimler Chrysler's 'Freedom' Magazine

Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' Featured in Daimler Chrysler's 'Freedom' Magazine

LONDON & LOS ANGELES--June 21, 2005-- Jay Leno's Lithium Powered R-Car the Center of Broadly Distributed Daimler Chrysler "Freedom Magazine" This Month Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - and its subsidiary companies: R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and Whist ... Continue reading

Laidlaw International Announces Receipt of Consents

Laidlaw International Announces Receipt of Consents

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--June 21, 2005--Laidlaw International, Inc. announced today that $384.4 million principal amount of the outstanding $403.5 million principal amount of its 10.75% Senior Notes due 2011 ("Notes") have been tendered on or prior to the consent deadline of 5:00 p.m. New York City time on June 20, 2005, purs ... Continue reading

OfficeMax Awarded Contract by International Automobile Dealership Industry Group

OfficeMax Awarded Contract by International Automobile Dealership Industry Group

AIADA's 10,000 members to benefit from savings, free next-day delivery on office supplies, furniture and technology products ITASCA, Ill., June 21 -- OfficeMax(R) , one of the nation's largest office supply distributors, has landed an exclusive, multi-year deal with the American International Automotive Dealers Associa ... Continue reading

Sleep Innovations Drives Down Costs With Transportation Management System From HighJump Software

Sleep Innovations Drives Down Costs With Transportation Management System From HighJump Software

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--June 21, 2005--HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Sleep Innovations has achieved significant cost and time savings with the HighJump Transportation Advantage solution. Sleep Innovatio ... Continue reading

Speedemissions Named One of Georgia's 100 Top Public Companies; Atlanta Journal Constitution Ranks Speedemissions Number 1 in Revenue Growth

Speedemissions Named One of Georgia's 100 Top Public Companies; Atlanta Journal Constitution Ranks Speedemissions Number 1 in Revenue Growth

ATLANTA--June 21, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM - News), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced that on June 12th 2005, the company was named by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Georgia's 100 Top Public Companies. Companies were ranked by Pri ... Continue reading

TASPRO Releases Stainless Clutch Hose for 94-97 Accords

TASPRO Releases Stainless Clutch Hose for 94-97 Accords

Clutch Hose Upgrade Now Available From T.A.S. Auto Parts for 94-97 Honda Accords STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., June 21 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts is proud to introduce the most recent addition to its TASPRO brand of performance Honda Accord parts. TASPRO's new performance clutch hose for 94-97 4-Cyl. 5- Spd. Accords is made from ... Continue reading

Tier Supplier Albert Weber Expands in South Carolina, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

Tier Supplier Albert Weber Expands in South Carolina, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

HOUSTON--June 21, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Automotive Tier supplier Albert Weber Manufacturing Corporation has recently begun an $11 million expansion. For details on this development view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo ... Continue reading

UK Market for Motor Vehicles and Components is Estimated to have been worth GBP 59.38bn in 2004, up from GBP 49.11bn in 2000

UK Market for Motor Vehicles and Components is Estimated to have been worth GBP 59.38bn in 2004, up from GBP 49.11bn in 2000

DUBLIN, Ireland--June 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19550) has announced the addition of The Motor Industry Market Review 2005 to their offering. The apparent UK market for motor vehicles and components is estimated to have been worth GBP 59.38bn in 2004, up from GBP 49.11bn ... Continue reading

KleenAir Systems Inc. Signs Exclusive Chinese Agency Deal with Airtek Inc.

KleenAir Systems Inc. Signs Exclusive Chinese Agency Deal with Airtek Inc.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--June 21, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) is pleased to announce that they have signed an exclusive agency agreement with Airtek Inc. to develop market opportunities in China for their CATCO(R) product line. Under this agreement, KleenAir will seek to enter the Chinese OEM and aftermarket b ... Continue reading

PRIMEDIA And Auto Expressions to Launch Lowrider Branded Car Accessories

PRIMEDIA And Auto Expressions to Launch Lowrider Branded Car Accessories

NEW YORK--June 21, 2005-- New Line Adds Flair and Function to Lowriding with Seat Covers, Air Fresheners, Sunshades, Steering Wheel Covers, Floor Mats and More PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc. , today announced a licensing agreement with Auto Expressions(TM), a leading bran ... Continue reading

Fiero Store Advises Retailers and Installers Not to Turn Their Backs on Pontiac's Mid-Engine Classic

Fiero Store Advises Retailers and Installers Not to Turn Their Backs on Pontiac's Mid-Engine Classic

Keeping Fieros on the Road Made Easier with Fiero Store's Reproductions of Discontinued Parts STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., June 21 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, has advised regional installers and retailers not to turn their backs on the Fiero market ... Continue reading

Kid's Box Cars and Sprints at SSP on Thursday

Kid's Box Cars and Sprints at SSP on Thursday

Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kid’s Box Car Racing and Sprint Cars at SSP on Thursday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 20, 2005) – This Thursday night, June 23, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host a great night of fun and entertainment featuring the Sprint Cars ... Continue reading

Pricing Pressures Impact Friction Revenues in the North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket

Pricing Pressures Impact Friction Revenues in the North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket

PALO ALTO, Calif.--June 21, 2005--As the majority of automobile manufacturers employ disc-braking systems, demand for premium and ceramic brakes is on the rise in the United States and Canada. Despite their high cost, continued demand in the aftermarket is expected. Niche markets such as tuner pads for performance raci ... Continue reading

Challenger Unveils Innovative AutoPower VI Transmission

Challenger Unveils Innovative AutoPower VI Transmission

DULUTH, Ga.--June 21, 2005--The new Challenger AutoPower VI transmission, recently introduced as an additional option on Challenger MT500B Series tractors, is proof that less truly is more. Building on the success and reliability of the proven AutoPower IV, the AutoPower VI is the first transmission to offer six powers ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Featured in Daimler Chrysler's 'Freedom' Magazine

Hybrid Technologies Featured in Daimler Chrysler's 'Freedom' Magazine

LONDON & LOS ANGELES--June 21, 2005-- Jay Leno's Lithium Powered R-Car the Center of Broadly Distributed Daimler Chrysler "Freedom Magazine" This Month Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - and its subsidiary companies: R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and Whist ... Continue reading

Motul Lubricants and DaimlerChrysler in strategic tie-up

Motul Lubricants and DaimlerChrysler in strategic tie-up

PRESS RELEASE Motul Lubricants and DaimlerChrysler in strategic tie-up Mumbai, 21st June 2005 - Daimler Chrysler India (P) Limited, manufacturers of the premium Mercedes-Benz range of cars in India, have signed up with Atlantic Lubricants and Specialities (P) Limited, the marketers of the premium MOTUL brand of lubrica ... Continue reading

Latest NHTSA Recalls Includes Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, Chevrolet and GMC SUV's

Latest NHTSA Recalls Includes Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, Chevrolet and GMC SUV's

Report Date : June 21, 2005 at 08:01 AM New Information Added Since : June 11, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VSM / 4464RC 9999 Manufacturer : VEHICLE SAFETY MANUFACTURING, LLC NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E041000 Recall Date : JUN 15, 2005 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Potential Number Of Units Aff ... Continue reading

NHTSA Opens Probe of Windshield Wipers in Ford Expedition for Potential Defect

NHTSA Opens Probe of Windshield Wipers in Ford Expedition for Potential Defect

WASHINGTON June 20, 2005; The AP reported that the government has opened an investigation into a potential defect affecting windshield wipers on the Ford Expedition, officials said Monday. Ford Motor Co. said the problems could affect about 650,000 vehicles from the 1999 to 2001 model years. The National Highway Traffi ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS -- Advance Package for Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals

NHRA NEWS -- Advance Package for Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NINTH ANNUAL SEARS CRAFTSMAN NHRA NATIONALS WHAT: Ninth annual Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals, the 12th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2005 NHRA ... Continue reading

Toyota's New Fuel Cell Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Acquires Vehicle Type Certification from Japanese Government

Toyota's New Fuel Cell Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Acquires Vehicle Type Certification from Japanese Government

Tokyo (JCNN) - Toyota Motor announced on June 17 that the recently improved TOYOTA FCHV, Toyota's fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle, has become the first vehicle in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the amended Road Vehicle Act from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. This new car featu ... Continue reading

Toyota Boshoku to Establish New Company to Manufacture Seats and Door Trims in South Africa

Toyota Boshoku to Establish New Company to Manufacture Seats and Door Trims in South Africa

Tokyo (JCNN) - Toyota Boshoku and Toyota Tsusho will establish a joint venture company to produce seats and door trims for vehicles in Durban, South Africa on June 30. Through the move, Toyota Boshoku aims to strengthen its global supply capability. To be capitalized at 3.2 billion yen ($29 mil), the new company will p ... Continue reading

General Motors Europe Announces it Will Create a New European Design Center

General Motors Europe Announces it Will Create a New European Design Center

Zurich , Switzerland – General Motors Europe is announcing today that it will open a new European Design Center in Rüsselsheim , Germany in January 2006 as part of its continued focus on further strengthening product development. This new, world-class facility will be housed in the center of its Rüsselsheim cam ... Continue reading

American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Subsidiary IMW Progresses on Nuclear Project

American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Subsidiary IMW Progresses on Nuclear Project

BARTOW, Fla., June 20 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) wholly owned subsidiary, International Machine and Welding, Inc., today issued an update for its nuclear power industry contract, awarded last month. ACS President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel L. Hefner reported in May that IMW ha ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Corporation Supports Round the World, Trans-Siberian Expedition

Kia Motors Corporation Supports Round the World, Trans-Siberian Expedition

News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors Corporation Supports Round the World, Trans-Siberian Expedition - Renowned Swedish driver & adventurer, Christer ... Continue reading

MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUSES TO BUCKEYE SWING

MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUSES TO BUCKEYE SWING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-151 MARTZ LEADS MIDWEST FOCUSES TO BUCKEYE SWING USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series points leader Tate Martz of Rushville, Ind. will lead the series through the Buckeye State for the next two races, set for this weekend. The series will a ... Continue reading

SASSELLI CARRIES NINE-POINT LEAD INTO CALIFORNIA STOCKTON FOCUS RACE; BARBER WINS AT QUARTER MILE

SASSELLI CARRIES NINE-POINT LEAD INTO CALIFORNIA STOCKTON FOCUS RACE; BARBER WINS AT QUARTER MILE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-150 SASSELLI CARRIES NINE-POINT LEAD INTO CALIFORNIA STOCKTON FOCUS RACE; BARBER WINS AT QUARTER MILE Audra Sasselli of Fresno, Calif. leads multiple-time winner Alex Harris and the rest of the USAC California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Seri ... Continue reading

SCOTT REGAINS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS LEAD WITH VICTORY

SCOTT REGAINS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS LEAD WITH VICTORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-149 SCOTT REGAINS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS LEAD WITH VICTORY When the USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to competition July 3 at Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, N.C., a familiar face will be at the top of the points ... Continue reading

ANDERSEN RETURNS HOME TO POST NORTHEAST FOCUS; STEVENS TAKES POINTS LEAD

ANDERSEN RETURNS HOME TO POST NORTHEAST FOCUS; STEVENS TAKES POINTS LEAD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 20, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-148 ANDERSEN RETURNS HOME TO POST NORTHEAST FOCUS; STEVENS TAKES POINTS LEAD New Englander Brit Andersen of Branford, Conn. triumphed Saturday for the first time in his USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series career, leading the final eight ... Continue reading

The Great Race Comes to Westminster July 3 ... Vintage Cars to Line Westminster Promenade

The Great Race Comes to Westminster July 3 ... Vintage Cars to Line Westminster Promenade

See the Cars and Meet the Drivers at a Family Style Barbecue at Westin Westminster, Photos with Cars and Drivers to Benefit Westminster's Armed Services Memorial Tribute Garden WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 20 -- More than 100 vintage automobiles will be on display at the Westminster Promenade July 3 when drivers in the old ... Continue reading

Portable Vehicle Navigation Introduces Industry-First Audible Street Names and Traffic Detour Plus Optimized Multi-Destination Routingns

Portable Vehicle Navigation Introduces Industry-First Audible Street Names and Traffic Detour Plus Optimized Multi-Destination Routingns

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Thales' (Tal - ess) navigation business, global provider of Magellan(R) GPS products and the creators of Hertz NeverLost(R), introduced today the new Magellan RoadMate(TM) 760, an even easier to use portable vehicle navigation system boasting SayWhere(TM), an industry-first text-to-s ... Continue reading

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