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AIAG AutoTech 2005 Educational Sessions Spotlight Automotive Best Practices to Improve Supply Chain Performance

AIAG AutoTech 2005 Educational Sessions Spotlight Automotive Best Practices to Improve Supply Chain Performance

Industry Guidelines, Standards and Collaboration Emphasized DETROIT, July 21 -- AIAG AutoTech 2005, the most relevant conference in the automotive industry, will feature a robust program of educational sessions on best practices, guidelines, standards and industry collaboration to reduce cost and complexity, and improv ... Continue reading

Platinum Equity Acquires American Racing Equipment Inc.; Premier Manufacturer of High Performance Automotive Wheels is Envisioned as Platform for Additional Acquisitions

Platinum Equity Acquires American Racing Equipment Inc.; Premier Manufacturer of High Performance Automotive Wheels is Envisioned as Platform for Additional Acquisitions

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--July 21, 2005--Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired American Racing Equipment Inc., a leading manufacturer of high performance automotive wheels to aftermarket customers in North America, from Noranda Aluminum Inc. Based in Southern California with a heritage dating back 50 years, ... Continue reading

Valeo 2005 First Half Results

Valeo 2005 First Half Results

PARIS, France, July 21 -- Valeo's Board of Directors met today and approved the consolidated accounts for the first half 2005. In millions of euros 1st Half (IFRS) 2005 Quarterly evolution 2005 2004 Change 2nd quarter 1st quarter Net Sales 5,046 4,817 +4.8% 2,722 2,324 Total operating revenues 5,095 4,848 +5.1% 2,751 2 ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Says Fuel Prices Rise Sharply Since Mid-June

AAA Chicago Says Fuel Prices Rise Sharply Since Mid-June

AURORA, Ill., July 21 -- The statewide average for gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana has gone up since this time last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that for July 2005, Illinois motorists will pay an average of $2.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That's up 22 cents from ... Continue reading

Speedrome Kenyon Results

Speedrome Kenyon Results

USAC SPEEDROME KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 21, 2005 ­ Indianapolis, Indiana ­ Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome ­ Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals ­ “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Kyle Hamilton (#33 Hamilton), 2. Miranda Throckmorton (#22 Throckmo ... Continue reading

"Maryland Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving

"Maryland Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving

; Campaign Continues to Highlight Dangers of Driving Aggressively in the Summer Months SYKESVILLE, Md., July 21 -- With temperatures rising and summer now in full force, law enforcement officials with the Smooth Operator program continue their commitment to combating aggressive driving during the summer months. In conj ... Continue reading

5square CEO an Entrepreneur of the Year; San Fernando Valley Business Journal Honors Yuri Pikover

5square CEO an Entrepreneur of the Year; San Fernando Valley Business Journal Honors Yuri Pikover

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 21, 2005--5square Systems Corporation today announced that its chairman and CEO, Yuri Pikover, was honored by The San Fernando Valley Business Journal at its Ninth Anniversary Reception celebrating Small Business Entrepreneurs. "We're changing the way people buy and sell cars," said Mr. P ... Continue reading

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Partner Global Synergies Expands Global Coaching Expertise to Include China and Asian Cultures

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Partner Global Synergies Expands Global Coaching Expertise to Include China and Asian Cultures

TROY, Mich.--July 21, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced that its partner Global Synergies has teamed up with Troy, Mich.-based The Elias Group to expand its global coaching competence to include China and Asian cultures. "As compani ... Continue reading

ITW Reports 11% Growth in Diluted Net Income Per Share for the 2005 Second Quarter; Company Raises Full-Year 2005 Earnings Forecast Range to $5.02 - $5.14

ITW Reports 11% Growth in Diluted Net Income Per Share for the 2005 Second Quarter; Company Raises Full-Year 2005 Earnings Forecast Range to $5.02 - $5.14

GLENVIEW, Ill., July 21 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported 11 percent growth in diluted net income per share in the 2005 second quarter. Diluted net income per share in the quarter was $1.29 versus $1.16 in the 2004 second quarter. In addition, the Company's second quarter revenues increased 10 percent, operati ... Continue reading

Flow International Receives 2005 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award

Flow International Receives 2005 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award

Flow Recognized as Market Leader in Special Machine Tools Category KENT, Wash., July 21 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology equipment used for cutting, cleaning (surface preparation) and food safety applications, announced to ... Continue reading

Flow International Schedules Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2005 Results Conference Call

Flow International Schedules Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2005 Results Conference Call

KENT, Wash., July 21 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology equipment used for cutting, cleaning (surface preparation) and food safety applications, plans to announce results for the fourth fiscal 2005 quarter and year ended Apr ... Continue reading

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

FREMONT, Ohio, July 21 -- Motion Controls Robotics, a leading provider of fully integrated robotic systems to manufacturing industries, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today. The founders, Scott Lang and Tim Ellenberger, initially started the company as Motion Controls Plus, Inc., an engineering consulting firm ... Continue reading

Supreme Industries, Inc. Announces Second-Quarter 2005 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Supreme Industries, Inc. Announces Second-Quarter 2005 Earnings Release and Conference Call

GOSHEN, Ind.--July 21, 2005--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), announced that it will release second-quarter 2005 financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2005, before the market opens publicly. Supreme has scheduled a webcast to discuss financial results for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, July 28, 2005. The live ... Continue reading

Wright Express(R) Launches Wright Express Business Card

Wright Express(R) Launches Wright Express Business Card

Features Include Rewards and Business Services SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, July 21 -- Underscoring the Company's commitment to delivering innovative fleet products, Wright Express Corporation today announced the introduction of the Wright Express Business Card. The card offers the traditional benefits of a fleet card, such ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

TROY, Mich., July 21 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors at a meeting held today at corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable September 12, 2005, to holders of record at the close of business on August 22, 200 ... Continue reading

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement

DOVER, Del., July 21 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.'s earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. The conference call will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conference ... Continue reading

Fitch Rates Onyx Acceptance Owner Trust 2005-B

Fitch Rates Onyx Acceptance Owner Trust 2005-B

NEW YORK--July 21, 2005--Fitch rates Onyx Acceptance Owner Trust (Onyx) 2005-B as follows: -- $204,000,000 3.61522% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $236,000,000 4.03% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $331,000,000 4.18% class A-3 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $129,000,000 4.34% class A-4 asset-backed notes ' ... Continue reading

Greyfield Releasing Unaudited Financials on July 22

Greyfield Releasing Unaudited Financials on July 22

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia--July 21, 2005--Greyfield Capital Inc. (Pink Sheets:GRYF) will be releasing its unaudited financials Friday, July 22. This will be followed up in mid- to late August with the release of the audited financials. New management of Greyfield is committed to having an open relationship with all of ... Continue reading

J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend for Second Quarter of 2005

J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend for Second Quarter of 2005

LOWELL, Ark.--July 21, 2005--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors today declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of six cents per share, payable August 19, 2005, to stockholders of record August 2, 2005. ... Continue reading

Matsushita Electric Executes Own Share Repurchase

Matsushita Electric Executes Own Share Repurchase

OSAKA, Japan--July 21, 2005--Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI (NYSE symbol: MC)), best known for its Panasonic brand, announced that it has repurchased a portion of its own shares from the market in conformity with provisions of Article 211-3, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Japanese Commercial Code. Details of ... Continue reading

PPG Directors Set Dividend

PPG Directors Set Dividend

PITTSBURGH--July 21, 2005--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 47 cents a share, payable Sept. 12 to shareholders of record Aug. 10. PPG has paid uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Announces Restatement of FY03 Results

Precision Auto Care Announces Restatement of FY03 Results

LEESBURG, Va., July 21 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced that it was restating its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. Revenue and operating profit did not change. Revenue was reported at $11.9 million and that number remains the same as does operating profit of $978, ... Continue reading

ProQuest Company Announces Q2'05 Earnings Conference Call

ProQuest Company Announces Q2'05 Earnings Conference Call

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--July 21, 2005--ProQuest Company, , a leading electronic publisher of information solutions for the education and automotive markets, will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2005 results on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be acce ... Continue reading

Pylon Primetime In Packwood: The Tire RackR SCCA Solo Tour Set For Round 10

Pylon Primetime In Packwood: The Tire RackR SCCA Solo Tour Set For Round 10

For Immediate Release Pylon Primetime In Packwood: The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo Tour Set For Round 10 TOPEKA, Kan. (July 21, 2005) - If The Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championship hopefuls didn't feel the time crunch a few weeks ago, there is no escaping it now as just two The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour event ... Continue reading

Sparta Commercial Services Completes $3 Million Private Placement; Provides Capital to Launch Sparta's Full Powersports Financing Platform

Sparta Commercial Services Completes $3 Million Private Placement; Provides Capital to Launch Sparta's Full Powersports Financing Platform

NEW YORK--July 21, 2005--Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTC BB: SRCO), an Internet-based sales finance and leasing company dedicated exclusively to the powersports industry, announced today it has completed a $3 million private placement of units consisting of 6% Series A convertible, redeemable preferred stock, and ... Continue reading

Total Parts Plus Rolls Out Parametric Search Function

Total Parts Plus Rolls Out Parametric Search Function

Design Your Products With RoHS Compliant Parts Using the Parametric Search Feature Offered by Total Parts Plus FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., July 21 -- Total Parts Plus, a leader in supply chain solutions, has added a parametric search feature to its online component database products. The parametric search feature enables ... Continue reading

USA Truck Announces Follow-On Public Offering

USA Truck Announces Follow-On Public Offering

VAN BUREN, Ark.--July 21, 2005--USA Truck, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer 3,000,000 shares of common stock in a public offering. Of the shares to be offered, the Company will offer 2,000,000 shares, and the selling stockholders, which ... Continue reading

Cadillac Named 'Official Vehicle of Phipps Plaza'

Cadillac Named 'Official Vehicle of Phipps Plaza'

Deal Positions Mall as Major Marketing Platform for Luxury Auto Brand INDIANAPOLIS, July 21 -- Simon Property Group , the nation's largest owner, developer, manager and marketer of retail real estate, announced today a strategic alliance between Phipps Plaza, Atlanta's premier upscale shopping destination, and General ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Reports Record Sales in Fiscal 2006 First Quarter

Arctic Cat Reports Record Sales in Fiscal 2006 First Quarter

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--July 21, 2005--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales of $107.9 million for the fiscal 2006 first quarter ended June 30, 2005, up 5 percent versus $102.6 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter rose to $448,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net earnings ... Continue reading

Subaru Redesigns, Repowers 2006 Impreza(R) Line

Subaru Redesigns, Repowers 2006 Impreza(R) Line

- Improved Performance for 2006 With New 2.5 i Powertrain - Impreza WRX Adds 2.5-Liter Boxer Turbo - Restyled Impreza Features Bold New Styling CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 21 -- Subaru of America, Inc., America's all-wheel drive leader, has introduced the more powerful, restyled 2006 Impreza 2.5 i and Outback(R) Sport mode ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group to Launch 2006 Jeep(R) Commander at Jefferson North Assembly Plant

Chrysler Group to Launch 2006 Jeep(R) Commander at Jefferson North Assembly Plant

* Media briefing and plant tour scheduled for Thursday, July 28 at Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) * JNAP becomes next plant in Chrysler Group's march to multi-product capability and increased flexibility * Details on JNAP's simultaneous changeover to the Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee platforms WHAT: Chr ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sonata Wins Edmunds.com Inside Line Mid-Size Comparison Test, Beating Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in a 'Landslide'

Hyundai Sonata Wins Edmunds.com Inside Line Mid-Size Comparison Test, Beating Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in a 'Landslide'

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21 -- The all-new 2006 Hyundai Sonata beat Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, its primary competitors in the mid-size sedan segment, and took first place in an Edmunds.com Inside Line comparison test yesterday. Edmunds.com reported, "In the end, it wasn't even close ... in the areas of perform ... Continue reading

Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend

AKRON, Ohio--July 21, 2005--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.05 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid October 3, 2005, to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2005. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricul ... Continue reading

BIO Praises New Plan to Spur Commercialization of Biofuels

BIO Praises New Plan to Spur Commercialization of Biofuels

Report Calls for Government Incentives to Bring Biofuels to the Pump and to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions WASHINGTON, July 21 -- A new report shows that America can produce 25 percent of its transportation fuel needs from agricultural crop wastes -- utilizing new processes developed by the biotechnology industry -- w ... Continue reading

The Midland Company Reports Record Second Quarter Results

The Midland Company Reports Record Second Quarter Results

- Record Second Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.06, Up 83 Percent Over Year Ago Record Level - Record Results Driven By Solid Underwriting - 89.9 Percent P&C Combined Ratio - Raises Full Year Earnings Guidance - Hurricane Dennis Not Significant CINCINNATI, July 21 -- The Midland Company , a highly focused provider of ... Continue reading

John Hrit Joins EaglePicher Hillsdale Division

John Hrit Joins EaglePicher Hillsdale Division

Named Operations Vice President of Automotive Supplier Company INKSTER, Mich., July 21 -- John M. Hrit was named vice president of operations with the Hillsdale Division of EaglePicher, Inc. David Treadwell, division president, made the announcement. In this position, Hrit will oversee all manufacturing engineering, qu ... Continue reading

Power Information Network Reports: Employee Discounts Creating Desired Results for Big Three

Power Information Network Reports: Employee Discounts Creating Desired Results for Big Three

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 21, 2005--Offering employee discounts to all consumers appears to be paying off for the Big Three in the form of increased sales and market share, according to actual retail transaction data from more than 6,200 automotive franchises compiled by the Power Information Network (PIN). Both F ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Reports Strong Second Quarter 2005 Operating Results

Tenneco Automotive Reports Strong Second Quarter 2005 Operating Results

- 13th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth - 14th consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA improvement - Strong cash performance offsets loss of customer advance payment program - EBIT and EPS improve year-over-year - Europe and South America EBIT up 43% on 13% revenue gain LAKE FOREST, Il ... Continue reading

Siemens VDO Automotive Hosts Electronics University For Working Press

Siemens VDO Automotive Hosts Electronics University For Working Press

DETROIT--July 21, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive When: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 -- School begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. -- Morning sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. -- Lunch served at 12 p.m. -- Afternoon sessions run from 12:50 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Where: Birmingham Conference Center 31301 Evergreen Ro ... Continue reading

Vintage Automobile Races Celebrate and Preserve Racing History

Vintage Automobile Races Celebrate and Preserve Racing History

Jim Hall and His Legendary Chaparral Cars to be Honored at Rolex Monterey Historic; Famed Designer Carroll Shelby and Aston Martin to be Honored at Rolex Vintage Festival MONTEREY, Calif., July 21 -- Hundreds of vintage automobiles, most with racing pedigrees and several with famous drivers, will participate in two of ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable August 15, 2005 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2005. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Reports Record Third-Quarter Results Provides Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year EPS Guidance

Johnson Controls Reports Record Third-Quarter Results Provides Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year EPS Guidance

MILWAUKEE, July 21 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) the leading supplier of automotive systems and facility management and control, today reported record results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 with earnings of $1.31 per diluted share (EPS) from continuing operations, up 21% over $1.08 for the prior year. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading

ZAP Announces 2005 Model Year Smart Cars Have Entered U.S.

ZAP Announces 2005 Model Year Smart Cars Have Entered U.S.

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 21 -- ZAP , pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that 2005 model year Smart Cars have entered the United States. The 2005 Model Year Smart Cars are the first of the new models ZAP intends to Americanize and offer through its distribu ... Continue reading

Seekonk Focus Results

Seekonk Focus Results

USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 20, 2005 ­ Seekonk, Massachusetts ­ Seekonk Speedway FIRST HEAT: (9 laps) 1. Brit Andersen (#70 Andersen), 2. Ginny Quinones (#00 Quinones), 3. Michael Sboro (#24 Sboro), 4. Shawn Gosselin (#26 Gosselin), 5. ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: Effective Racing Has WJ On Top Heading into Seattle

NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: Effective Racing Has WJ On Top Heading into Seattle

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net <mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net> Effective Racing Has WJ On Top Heading into Seattle GM Performance Parts Crew Sees Adaptability as Key to Success at Pacific Raceways Sugar Hill, Ga., July 19, 2005 - Six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Warre ... Continue reading

WJ's Wrap Sheet - Pacific Raceways Edition

WJ's Wrap Sheet - Pacific Raceways Edition

(Note: The following is sent as a supplement to the Warren Johnson Seattle Pre Race release sent earlier today, and serves to provide a look back on WJ's career at Pacific Raceways. We do have pictures available upon request in JPEG format of WJ's 1975 & 1976 Camaros, his 1989 ACDelco Cutlass as well as WJ's 1998 GM Go ... Continue reading

Resumen: AMD patrocina el North American Solar Challenge, una carrera con coches propulsados por energía solar

Resumen: AMD patrocina el North American Solar Challenge, una carrera con coches propulsados por energía solar

SUNNYVALE, California-- 21 julio, 2005-- AMD patrocinará el North American Solar Challenge (NASC) 2005, una competición para diseñar, crear y competir con coches propulsados por energía solar en EE.UU. y Canadá. Veinte equipos de estudiantes universitarios de todo el mundo competirán en la carrera de ... Continue reading

Zusammenfassung: AMD fördert North American Solar Challenge und fördert damit das Streben nach Vortrefflichkeit im Engineering-Bereich

Zusammenfassung: AMD fördert North American Solar Challenge und fördert damit das Streben nach Vortrefflichkeit im Engineering-Bereich

SUNNYVALE, Kalifornien--(BUSINESS WIRE)-21. Juli 2005-- AMD hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass das Unternehmen die North American Solar Challenge (NASC) 2005 als Sponsor fördert. Die NASC ist ein Wettbewerb, indem es darum geht, in den gesamten Vereinigten Staaten und in ganz Kanada solarbetriebene Autos zu entwerfen, ... Continue reading

Monolithic Power Systems Introduces Compact, Single Supply 50W Class D Audio Amplifier

Monolithic Power Systems Introduces Compact, Single Supply 50W Class D Audio Amplifier

LOS GATOS, Calif.--July 21, 2005--Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) announces the immediate availability of the MP7782, a full bridge Class D audio amplifier. Operating from a single power supply in the range of 9.5 - 24V, the MP7782 can provide up to 50W of continuous output power into a 6 ohm load with up to 90% efficie ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Third Quarter Results

Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Third Quarter Results

Live Webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. Conference call and replay available at www.reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, July 21 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported third quarter results. The company also announced it will no longer sell its Reynolds Generations Series Suite(R) dealer management system (DMS) resulting in a c ... Continue reading

Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results

Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results

COBURG, Ore., July 21 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced preliminary results for the quarter ended July 2, 2005. The company estimates that second quarter revenues will be approximately $306 million. Earnings per share will be approximately 3 cents. Earnings include a one-time expense of approximately 5 cents ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics launches North American shuttle bus program with sale of five hybrid electric shuttle buses to the Bronx

Azure Dynamics launches North American shuttle bus program with sale of five hybrid electric shuttle buses to the Bronx

TORONTO, July 21 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX - AZD & LSE - ADC) ("Azure Dynamics" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, is pleased to announce that it has launched a shuttle bus program in North America based on its G1 series hybri ... Continue reading

AMD Sponsors the North American Solar Challenge

AMD Sponsors the North American Solar Challenge

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--July 21, 2005-- The Longest Solar-Powered Car Race in History Goes the Distance With AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile Technology AMD today announced that it is sponsoring the 2005 North American Solar Challenge (NASC), a competition to design, build and race solar-powered cars across the United States and Ca ... Continue reading

2006 Volvo C70 Combines Convertible With Coupe

2006 Volvo C70 Combines Convertible With Coupe

By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network With the retractable hardtop up, the C70 is transformed into a coupe. For more on the Volvo C70, go to volvocars.us. DEARBORN, July 20, 2005 -- Coupe or convertible? The all-new Volvo C70 offers both, thanks to its unique three-piece retractable hardtop. Volvo has released ... Continue reading

Ford SVT Vehicles Boost Company's Image

Ford SVT Vehicles Boost Company's Image

By: Chris Kassab | Ford Communications Network The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, to be released next summer, will be the next product from Ford's Special Vehicles Team (SVT). For more information, check out the Ford SVT Web site. DEARBORN, July 21, 2005 -- At a time when competition between car companies is fierce, indust ... Continue reading

Gas City Sprint Results

Gas City Sprint Results

VALVOLINE USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 20, 2005 ­ Gas City, Indiana ­ Gas City I-69 Speedway ­ Valvoline &#8220;Indiana Sprint Week&#8221; QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Daron Clayton, 92, Clayton-12.562; 2. Critter Malone, 7T, Seven-12.605; 3. Cory Kruseman, 67, Kunz-12.647; 4. Levi Jones, 2B, 2B Racing-1 ... Continue reading

Korea Develops Futuristic Solar Cell

Korea Develops Futuristic Solar Cell

Seoul July 20, 2005; Kim Tae-gyu writing for the Korea Times reported that South Korean scientists have developed a next-generation solar cell, which is the best fit for such futuristic products as wearable computers thanks to its high efficiency and flexibility. The state-backed Electronics and Telecommunications Rese ... Continue reading

''Piracy'' Drives Growth in AutoWeb's Data Exchange Business

''Piracy'' Drives Growth in AutoWeb's Data Exchange Business

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 20, 2005--AutoWeb Communications, a global provider of engineering data-exchange services for the automotive and aerospace industries, expects dramatic growth in its Asia Pacific business as the threat of intellectual property theft spreads throughout the region. Doug Halliday, AutoWeb's di ... Continue reading

With one race down for DSR, Troxel set for Seattle

With one race down for DSR, Troxel set for Seattle

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Dates: July 22-24, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WITH ONE RACE NOTCHED FOR DSR, TROXEL SET FOR SEAT ... Continue reading

Gentex Reports Second Quarter Revenues and Net Income

Gentex Reports Second Quarter Revenues and Net Income

ZEELAND, Mich., July 20 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported second quarter revenues and net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The Company also announced that the Executive Committee of th ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Toyota Tops Global Automotive Platform Strategy Rankings

Research and Markets: Toyota Tops Global Automotive Platform Strategy Rankings

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21146) has announced the addition of An Analysis of the Top Global Automotive Manufacturing Platforms - Management Briefing to their offering Platform strategies are now integral to OEM's product development, and as old mod ... Continue reading

Jeg Coughlin is psyched about Seattle (NHRA/JEG'S)

Jeg Coughlin is psyched about Seattle (NHRA/JEG'S)

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA CarQuest Northwest Nationals Pacific Raceways Seattle, WA July 22-24th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT Pre Race Release Jeg Coughlin is psyched about Seattle The fastest naturally-aspirated race cars in the world take their turn at a track that's tailor-m ... Continue reading

Artificial Intelligence Aids Consumers Finding the Best Auto Warranty Plans

Artificial Intelligence Aids Consumers Finding the Best Auto Warranty Plans

Based on Artificial Intelligence, the Warranty Quote Engine Analyzes a Vehicle's and Owner's Characteristics and Weighs This Against Thousands of Extended Auto Warranty Policies Based on Price, Coverage, Term and Options to Determine the Best Valued Policies for the Consumer NEWARK, Del., July 20 -- http://www.aaautowa ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Tougher Global Emissions Standards Leading to Greater Variety of New Exhaust Systems being Devised

Research and Markets: Tougher Global Emissions Standards Leading to Greater Variety of New Exhaust Systems being Devised

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21112) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Exhaust Systems - Forecasts To 2011 to their offering This 2nd edition expands and updates the popular 1st edition. It is now twice the size of the 1st edition, p ... Continue reading

Monaco Coach Corporation Rolls-Out First Dealer Franchise Program in the RV Industry

Monaco Coach Corporation Rolls-Out First Dealer Franchise Program in the RV Industry

COBURG, Ore., July 20 -- Monaco Coach Corporation has unveiled the RV industry's first dealer franchise program. Called Franchise for the Future, Monaco's program creates a national brand focus for its four primary motorized recreational vehicle products that are currently being sold at over 300 dealer locations in Nor ... Continue reading

Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend

Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS--July 20, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.28 per share cash dividend payable on August 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2005. About Polaris Information about the complete line of Polaris products is available fro ... Continue reading

Noble International Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.41

Noble International Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.41

WARREN, Mich., July 20 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for the second quarter of 2005 ended June 30. Earnings for the second quarter of 2005 included a pre-tax charge of $0.2 million related to the write-off of a non-core investment. In the second quart ... Continue reading

NHRA's Hight Hopes for Shootout at Infineon Raceway

NHRA's Hight Hopes for Shootout at Infineon Raceway

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Rookie Hight Hopes for 'Shootout' at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) -John Force and Gary Scelzi are prone to characterize their battle for the NHRA POWERade Funny Car championship as a "shootout." However, in a real "shootout," Force and Scelzi wouldn't stand ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: John and Ashley Force Q & A

NHRA NEWS: John and Ashley Force Q & A

The following is from a teleconference that took place today with NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver John Force, and his daughter, Ashley. The series will visit Infineon Raceway for the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, July 29-31. --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Medi ... Continue reading

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