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Toyota Increases D.C. Presence to Highlight Contributions to U.S. Economy

Toyota Increases D.C. Presence to Highlight Contributions to U.S. Economy

Washington DC August 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota executives will host a gathering for lawmakers in Washington next month, where the company will highlight its economic contributions in more than a dozen states, reports the Wall St. Journal. The event will include executives from most of Toyota&# ... Continue reading

Auto Industry is Aided by Dual Fuel Program, Ethanol Incentives

Auto Industry is Aided by Dual Fuel Program, Ethanol Incentives

Washington DC August 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Energy Bill signed Monday by President Bush gives incentives to automakers to produce â?~dual fuel’ vehicles for at least a decade, reports The Detroit News. The vehicles were intended to provide consumers with an backup in case the couldn&#82 ... Continue reading

'Oh, Say Can You See ... ' 140 Jeep Vehicles in Giant American Flag Formation to Raise Awareness of National Anthem Project

'Oh, Say Can You See ... ' 140 Jeep Vehicles in Giant American Flag Formation to Raise Awareness of National Anthem Project

* Red, White, Blue and Silver Jeep vehicles create largest American flag of its kind * The Oak Ridge Boys, musical ambassadors for the National Anthem Project, sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' with hundreds of Jeep owners * Flag celebrates Jeep brand's sponsorship of multi-year initiative to re-teach Americans the words ... Continue reading

Grand Prix Track-Side Activity for August 12

Grand Prix Track-Side Activity for August 12

What: Following are CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver time-specific photo and interview opportunities. Ongoing race weekend media opportunities include: * Mobile Hospital Unit -- multi-billion dollar facility that can perform surgeries track-side * VIP tents with gourmet chefs * Action Sports -- motocross, stunt m ... Continue reading

CASCAR - N#9 - Cayuga Preview

CASCAR - N#9 - Cayuga Preview

CASCAR Super Series Preview: Cayuga Speedway 200 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 12, 2005 CASCAR heads to Cayuga 2000 Speedway on Sunday for the ninth event of the ’05 Super Series schedule LONDON, ON - The CASCAR Super Series makes its lone appearance of the s ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler's Kokomo Transmission Plant Receives 'Patriot Award'

DaimlerChrysler's Kokomo Transmission Plant Receives 'Patriot Award'

National Guard Employee Nominates the Company KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 12 -- DaimlerChrysler's Kokomo (Ind.) Transmission Plant (KTP) will be recognized today as a "Patriot Award" recipient by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. The award recognizes companies that implement policies and practices that support their employees' pa ... Continue reading

Collins & Aikman Receives Grand Jury Subpoena

Collins & Aikman Receives Grand Jury Subpoena

TROY, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today that it has received a grand jury subpoena from the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York, seeking documents and information relating to the Company's financial statements for the fiscal years 2000-2005, as well ... Continue reading

EXX INC Announces Second Quarter Consolidated Sales and Net Income for 2005

EXX INC Announces Second Quarter Consolidated Sales and Net Income for 2005

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced its consolidated sales and net income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005. 2005 2004 (unaudited) (unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30 Net sales $ 37,528,000 $ 37,795,000 Net income $ 718,000 $ 1,216,000 (A) Per EXX-A & B ... Continue reading

Fel-Pro(R) Introduces Advanced MLS Performance Head Gaskets for Mitsubishi Engines

Fel-Pro(R) Introduces Advanced MLS Performance Head Gaskets for Mitsubishi Engines

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 12, 2005--The engine sealing experts at Fel-Pro(R) have introduced PermaTorqueMLS(R) multi-layer steel performance head gaskets for the popular 1989-99 Mitsubishi 2.0L 4G63 and 4G63T engines. Fel-Pro gaskets, "The Gaskets Professionals Trust(TM), " are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul ... Continue reading

General Bearing Corporation to Explore Strategic Alternatives

General Bearing Corporation to Explore Strategic Alternatives

WEST NYACK, N.Y.--Aug. 12, 2005--General Bearing Corporation (GNRL.PK) announced today that it is exploring strategic alternatives to create liquidity for its shareholders. David Gussack, the Chief Executive Officer and Director, stated that "in pursuit of our continuing goal of creating value for the shareholders, Gen ... Continue reading

INTERMET Receives Court Approval of Financing Commitment and Disclosure Statement

INTERMET Receives Court Approval of Financing Commitment and Disclosure Statement

Confirmation hearing set for September 26, 2005 TROY, Mich., Aug. 12 -- INTERMET Corporation (INMTQ:PK), a diversified manufacturer of cast-metal components, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has approved the Company's motion to enter into an equity financing C ... Continue reading

MSEP Officially Enters High Performance Brake Fluid Market; MSEP Signs Exclusive Agreement for GS610

MSEP Officially Enters High Performance Brake Fluid Market; MSEP Signs Exclusive Agreement for GS610

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 12, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) a fast track motor sports company specializing in die cast collectable cars, automotive and racing art, original equipment racing memorabilia and product licensing announced today the signing of an exclusive Licensing and Consulting Agreement fo ... Continue reading

NHRA MEDIA CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION: BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY

NHRA MEDIA CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION: BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY

Media center contact numbers for NHRA media relations team members working the 24th annual Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway include: ( 218) 824-7220 (Main office) ( 218 ) 824-7613 (Media room) ( 218) 824-7609 (Fax) NHRA media relations team members on site include: Lachelle Seymour, cell (626) 253- ... Continue reading

Plexus Systems Named a Future 50 of Greater Detroit Company for 2005

Plexus Systems Named a Future 50 of Greater Detroit Company for 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Plexus Systems has been named a Future 50 of Greater Detroit Company, the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual recognition of successful small businesses in Southeast Michigan. Winners are chosen based on their impact on the regional economy through growth in employment, investments, commun ... Continue reading

Polaris and HSBC Retail Services Modify Retail Credit Financing Relationship; New Agreement Maintains the Income Potential to Polaris While Eliminating All Credit Risk

Polaris and HSBC Retail Services Modify Retail Credit Financing Relationship; New Agreement Maintains the Income Potential to Polaris While Eliminating All Credit Risk

MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 12, 2005-- HSBC will continue to offer a consumer financing program at approximately 1,500 Polaris dealerships in the U.S.; Polaris' cash deposit requirement under the previous agreement is eliminated. Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) announced today that it has entered into a new multi-year contract ... Continue reading

Reinhold Industries Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Declares $0.50 Quarterly Dividend

Reinhold Industries Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Declares $0.50 Quarterly Dividend

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Reinhold Industries, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, California, today announced results for the second quarter 2005. Comparative 2004 results have been adjusted to remove the Samuel Bingham Enterprises, Inc. ("Bingham") subsidiary from continuing operations. Bingham was sold in December ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: See Five-Year Forecasts for the American Truck Market

Research and Markets: See Five-Year Forecasts for the American Truck Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22513) has announced the addition of Americas Overview Trucks 2005 to their offering. America's Overview Trucks 2005 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts. The report gives a ... Continue reading

Sarnamotive America Achieves ISO/TS Certification at All Manufacturing Sites

Sarnamotive America Achieves ISO/TS Certification at All Manufacturing Sites

MARYSVILLE, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Sarnamotive Blue Water today announced that all of its manufacturing sites in the United States and Mexico have achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. The certification includes facilities in Port Huron, St. Clair, Caro and Lexington, Mich., and Tultitlan, Mexico. The ISO/TS 16949:2002 ... Continue reading

Sports Resorts International, Inc. Receives Notice of Non-Compliance Under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4)

Sports Resorts International, Inc. Receives Notice of Non-Compliance Under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4)

OWOSSO, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today reported that on August 9, 2005 it received a notice from The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq") for non-compliance with marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4) (the "Rule") for continued listing which requires the maintenance of a minimum bid pri ... Continue reading

TBC Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter Conference Call and Provides Update on Restatement of Historical Financial Statements Related to Lease Accounting Issues

TBC Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter Conference Call and Provides Update on Restatement of Historical Financial Statements Related to Lease Accounting Issues

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 12 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, invites you to listen to the Webcast of the Company's second quarter 2005 earnings conference call, which has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The Company ... Continue reading

Teleflex Completes Sale of Automotive Pedal Systems Business to an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners

Teleflex Completes Sale of Automotive Pedal Systems Business to an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners

LIMERICK, Pa.--Aug. 12, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated today announced that the company has completed the previously announced sale of its automotive pedal systems business to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading c ... Continue reading

Summer Safety Alert from the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute

Summer Safety Alert from the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute

IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 12, 2005--The dog days of summer are upon us, but Mike Mount of the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute(R) reminds riders that, "The hot humid weather is no reason to wear any less protective gear while riding an ATV. The nature of ATV riding demands that all riders wear the proper protective gear ... Continue reading

Roll-Off Trucks/ Waste Removal

Roll-Off Trucks/ Waste Removal

Tired of manually strapping & chaining your roll-offs? Tired of guessing whether or not your set up satisfies the DOT? Why struggle with container securement? PowerGrip takes the guesswork out of securing your Roll-Off containers. Super Heavy-duty construction Easy Installation Low Maintenance 2 yr Factory Warranty on ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Licenses its Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R), for Retail and Commercial Usage

Chrysler Group Licenses its Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R), for Retail and Commercial Usage

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 -- In response to marketplace demands and evolving vehicle technology, Chrysler Group has established a licensing program for its advanced synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, ATF+4(R). This program will allow ATF+4 to be made available at retail outlets and through independent repair fa ... Continue reading

California Rookie Sprint Car Driver Jessica Helberg Attends Women in the Winners Circle

California Rookie Sprint Car Driver Jessica Helberg Attends Women in the Winners Circle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALIFORNIA ROOKIE SPRINTCAR DRIVER JESSICA HELBERG ATTENDS INVITATIONAL “WOMEN IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE” CELEBRATION IN INDIANAPOLIS DURING ALLSTATE 400 WEEKEND Indianapolis, IN – August 4, 2005 – The Lyn St. James Foundation held their third annual “Women in the Winners ... Continue reading

Bravo! Extends Motorsports Sponsorship

Bravo! Extends Motorsports Sponsorship

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12 -- Bravo! Foods International Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: BRVO) announced today that it has extended its sponsorship agreement with Cagnazzi Racing and Pro Stock driver Erica Enders. The original three-race sponsorship was a win-win situation with promising results. Bravo! Foods International ... Continue reading

IRL Teams Plot Strategy for Road Course Race in Sonoma

IRL Teams Plot Strategy for Road Course Race in Sonoma

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 IRL Teams Plot Course for First Race on Permanent Road Course SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - When today's cars from the Indianapolis 500 embark on their historic mission, Aug. 26-28, in the Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix at Infineon Raceway, Phil Casey will be watching inte ... Continue reading

Steelworkers' Executive Vice President Sellers Announces Retirement; USW Executive Board Appoints Hoover as R/PIC Successor

Steelworkers' Executive Vice President Sellers Announces Retirement; USW Executive Board Appoints Hoover as R/PIC Successor

PITTSBURGH--Aug. 12, 2005--John Sellers, Executive Vice President of the USW Rubber/Plastics Industry Conference (R/PIC) has announced his retirement effective September 1, 2005. The USW International Executive Board has appointed Ron Hoover as his successor. Sellers was appointed to represent the former members of the ... Continue reading

Legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Bids U.S. Farewell

Legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Bids U.S. Farewell

... and 'The World's Fastest Racecar Transporter' Makes Rare Visit PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Mercedes-Benz will present a memorable motorsports display at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concour D'Elegance on August 21. The 300 SLR sports-racing car driven to victory by legendary driver Stirling Moss in the 1955 Mille Mig ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation for the BMW 7-series

Research and Markets: Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation for the BMW 7-series

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22522) has announced the addition of Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation: BMW 7-series to their offering. As part of the 2004/2005 research program a series of detailed technical reports are being released based on a benchm ... Continue reading

Limited-Production Chrysler Vehicle Dedicated to 'The Mother Road' Starts its Journey on Woodward Avenue

Limited-Production Chrysler Vehicle Dedicated to 'The Mother Road' Starts its Journey on Woodward Avenue

WHAT: Chrysler kicks off the annual Woodward Dream Cruise revealing its own factory-customized "Route 66" ride WHO: The following executives will be available for interviews: -- Larry Lyons, Vice President - Front-wheel-drive Product Team -- Lance Wagner, Director-Design -- Scott Slagle, Senior Brand Manager - Chrysler ... Continue reading

Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

WATERBURY, Conn.--Aug. 12, 2005--Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. (OTCBB:HCAR) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Hometown reported revenues of $65.3 million in the second quarter of 2005 versus revenues of $68.7 million for the same period in 2004, a decrease of $3.4 million ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - August 12, 2005

Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - August 12, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 321,565 units, down 0.8 percent from the 324,275 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 9,930,89 ... Continue reading

A Piece of History Hits the Auction Block; The Auto Collections to Sell Howard Hughes' Chrysler

A Piece of History Hits the Auction Block; The Auto Collections to Sell Howard Hughes' Chrysler

LAS VEGAS--Aug. 12, 2005--The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is putting a piece of Las Vegas, entertainment and aviation history up for sale when the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker, previously owned by legendary recluse Howard Hughes, hits the auction block at the 2005 Hershey Auto Auction. The custom ... Continue reading

Grand Prix of Denver Releases Additional Grandstand Tickets

Grand Prix of Denver Releases Additional Grandstand Tickets

DENVER, Aug. 12 -- Organizers of the 2005 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare announced today that additional grandstand reserved seating has been released. Reserved seating includes both Saturday and Sunday admission. Premier reserved seating is $84 for a ticket to Saturday's and Sunday's ev ... Continue reading

Web Site Clears Air About Hybrids' Bridge Tolls, Carpool Lane Access

Web Site Clears Air About Hybrids' Bridge Tolls, Carpool Lane Access

Step-by-Step Instructions at www.511.org OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Drivers looking to steer clear of confusion about hybrid gasoline/electric vehicles' eligibility for travel in the carpool lanes on Bay Area freeways and at toll bridge toll plazas can now find their way on the Web. Just visit www.511.org, a free serv ... Continue reading

California Allows Only Certain Hybrids in the Fast Lanes

California Allows Only Certain Hybrids in the Fast Lanes

Washington DC August 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the state of California will only allow drivers of three out of the seven hybrid car models to drive alone in carpool or HOV lanes. According to the LA Times, The three models allowed will be the Honda Civic, Honda Insight, and Toyota Prius. Despite the ... Continue reading

Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic

<p>Help For 1997 Hyundai Tiburon with a 2.0 DOHC engine <br>Help For 1996 Toyota Avalon</p>Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years h has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke(Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questio ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Keep Abreast of all the Latest Happenings in the World Vehicle Manufacturing Market

Research and Markets: Keep Abreast of all the Latest Happenings in the World Vehicle Manufacturing Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22452) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturing to their offering World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the manufacturing activitie ... Continue reading

Plastics & Rubber Industry Capital Spending on the Rise After Recent Lull, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

Plastics & Rubber Industry Capital Spending on the Rise After Recent Lull, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

HOUSTON--Aug. 12, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The rubber and plastics industry has traditionally been one with its fingers in many pies. A support industry, the rubber and plastics industry is a major supplier for other, larger industries such ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Learn how Securitization and the Use of Special Purpose Vehicles are being Developed throughout Asia

Research and Markets: Learn how Securitization and the Use of Special Purpose Vehicles are being Developed throughout Asia

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22477) has announced the addition of Special Report on Securitization in Asia and the Pacific Rim: 2005 to their offering This one-of-a-kind report will help you gain a deeper understanding of how others have found the grea ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Auto Industry Prospect for Bluetooth and Wireless Technology

Research and Markets: Auto Industry Prospect for Bluetooth and Wireless Technology

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22467) has announced the addition of The Impact and Opportunities for Bluetooth and Other Wireless Technologies in the Car to their offering. This report provides an overview of the OE systems offered by vehicle manufacture ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2005 Second-Quarter Results

Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2005 Second-Quarter Results

STAMFORD, Conn.--Aug. 12, 2005--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (Clean Diesel) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today reported results for the second quarter and first half of 2005, and announced that it has been chosen for grants ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Record-Breaking Crude

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Record-Breaking Crude

HOUSTON--Aug. 12, 2005--Crude oil prices rallied to a new all-time high Thursday forcing pump prices to their highest levels ever, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve set new price records every day this week. The current record of $2.316 is 11 cents above last week ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Soar as Summertime Demand Sizzles; New Record-High Prices Throughout the Region

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Soar as Summertime Demand Sizzles; New Record-High Prices Throughout the Region

LOS ANGELES--Aug. 12, 2005--Gasoline prices reached record-high levels this week fueled by high summertime demand, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $2.693, which is 8.9 cents higher than la ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Selects Site for New Manufacturing Facility

Arctic Cat Selects Site for New Manufacturing Facility

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Aug. 11, 2005-- Company to Build New Plant in St. Cloud, MN; Governor Pawlenty Praises Decision Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that the company will build a new ATV engine manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Minn., in order to meet growing demand for its products. ... Continue reading

Audi Celebrates 25 Years of quattro Technology with Limited Edition S4: One of 250

Audi Celebrates 25 Years of quattro Technology with Limited Edition S4: One of 250

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- To commemorate 25 years of quattro all-wheel drive technology, Audi announced today that it will produce 250 special edition S4 models to be called: "S4 25quattro." In 1980 Audi introduced all-wheel drive to the modern luxury sedan segment and has since proved the concept time and time a ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Drivers Can Now Cruise in California's Carpool Lanes

Toyota Prius Drivers Can Now Cruise in California's Carpool Lanes

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Toyota Prius drivers can now apply for Clean Air Vehicle stickers from the Department of Motor Vehicles that allow them to drive with only one occupant in California's High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. "This is truly a validation of hybrid technology and its benefits," said Jim Press, Toy ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Offers Tips to Ease the Pain of Record-High Fuel Prices

AAA Chicago Offers Tips to Ease the Pain of Record-High Fuel Prices

AURORA, Ill., Aug. 11 -- The price of gasoline has reached record highs locally and across the country. Crude oil prices, refinery problems and high demand all contribute to the price increase. AAA reports the average price of regular unleaded nationwide at $2.397 per gallon. In Illinois the average price is $2.485, In ... Continue reading

Volvo Builds Gravity Car With Safety and Beauty in Mind!

Volvo Builds Gravity Car With Safety and Beauty in Mind!

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- When looking at Volvo as a brand, people think safety. Volvo has become known as the innovator in safety technology. Whether it is a SUV, convertible, or even a Volvo gravity vehicle, safety is always a top priority. This year's Volvo gravity car hits the track with some key safety features t ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on Five 2006 Models: Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Armada and Titan

Nissan Announces Pricing on Five 2006 Models: Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Armada and Titan

GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced 2006 model year pricing on five models, the Sentra, Altima and Maxima sedans, the Armada full-size SUV and Titan full-size pickup. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for all models of the 2006 Sentra and Altima increase $200, while ... Continue reading

AORC Sponsors Detroit Event to Reduce Vehicle Brain Injuries

AORC Sponsors Detroit Event to Reduce Vehicle Brain Injuries

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) will be a Bronze Sponsor for the inaugural L.A.P.S. Walk (Leadership & Awareness to Promote Safety) to be held on Wednesday, August 17, at the Michigan International Speedway. The event will be conducted by the Brain Injury Association of Michigan ... Continue reading

Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Columbus

Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Columbus

- Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Columbus on August 20-21, 2005 - Three exhilarating driving courses put consumers in the driver's seat - Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Chrysler Inspired Driv ... Continue reading

Cobasys Achieves ISO/TS 16949 Global Automotive Supplier Certification

Cobasys Achieves ISO/TS 16949 Global Automotive Supplier Certification

ORION, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Cobasys, a leader in advanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery system solutions today announced that it successfully completed the registration process and has achieved ISO/TS 16949 certification. ISO/TS 16949 has become the required standard for global automakers that are awarding new contr ... Continue reading

Crimson Fire Debuts New SE Series Rear Mount Pumper

Crimson Fire Debuts New SE Series Rear Mount Pumper

BRANDON, S.D., Aug. 11 -- Leading fire and rescue vehicle maker Crimson Fire, Inc. will debut its new SE Series Rear Mount Pumper in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) show, Aug. 11-13 in Denver. Crimson said the new pumper features a unique air-ride ind ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group Launches Workplace Diabetes Education Program

DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group Launches Workplace Diabetes Education Program

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- The Chrysler Group announced today that it will bring an innovative diabetes care program to its headquarters in Auburn Hills aimed at improving the health and quality of life of employees with diabetes. The program called "Driving DCX" (Diabetes Care Experts), was developed with Henry F ... Continue reading

Direct General Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

Direct General Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Aug. 11, 2005--Direct General Corporation today announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2005 with payment to be made on or before September 15, 2005. GENERAL INFORMATION Direct General Corporati ... Continue reading

Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Pittsburgh Zoo

Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Pittsburgh Zoo

- Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles - Fifty percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. ... Continue reading

Filmmaker Kristina Robbins-Higgins Wins Step Ahead With Audi A3

Filmmaker Kristina Robbins-Higgins Wins Step Ahead With Audi A3

Innovative Film Competition Highlights Emerging Trends Across America AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Life As You Know It won top honors for filmmaker Kristina Robbins-Higgins in the Step Ahead with Audi A3: Personal Journeys with AFI FEST Filmmakers competition as announced last night at a special celebration at ArcLi ... Continue reading

FinishMaster Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

FinishMaster Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 11, 2005--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $4,255,000, or $0.54 per share, compared with net income of $3,163,000, or $0.41 per share, in the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, net income was $7,500,000, or ... Continue reading

Gasoline Pipe Dreams, COOLFUEL ROADTRIP Reality Rides Into Fall Season; How One Reality Roadtrip Show is Set to Change the Way Americans Think About Fuel

Gasoline Pipe Dreams, COOLFUEL ROADTRIP Reality Rides Into Fall Season; How One Reality Roadtrip Show is Set to Change the Way Americans Think About Fuel

LOS ANGELES--Aug. 11, 2005--Beginning the week of September 5, 2005, stations across the U.S. will air the first episode of COOLFUEL ROADTRIP. In 18 episodes, viewers will travel with a crazy bunch of adventurers, meet celebrities including Daryl Hannah, Jack Johnson, Ed Begley, Jr., and Alexandra Paul and get to know ... Continue reading

Harbinger Research Issues Bird's Eye Report for Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc.

Harbinger Research Issues Bird's Eye Report for Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Harbinger Research LLC, www.harbingerresearch.com, an independent equity research firm, announced today that it has issued a Bird's Eye Report for Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WMFG) , www.wwmusa.com an engineering and quality control firm, specializing in international contrac ... Continue reading

Hickok Incorporated Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

Hickok Incorporated Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results

CLEVELAND, Aug. 11 -- Hickok Incorporated , a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for automotive, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2005. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a net loss of $342,537 or 28 ce ... Continue reading

Lancaster Colony to Webcast Fiscal Year 2005 Conference Call

Lancaster Colony to Webcast Fiscal Year 2005 Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that fiscal year 2005 financial results will be released on Thursday, August 18, 2005, prior to the opening of the market, and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. To lis ... Continue reading

Lebanon Valley Late Model Show Update

Lebanon Valley Late Model Show Update

Bloomquist Will Battle at the Valley! West Lebanon, NY: In a surprise announcement made late last night, the venerable "Bad Boy" of Late Model Racing, Scott Bloomquist, from Morrisburg, TN, has confirmed the he will join the 12 contracted Dirt Late Model stars at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Monday August 15th, 2005. Throu ... Continue reading

Maryland Debuts Five-Month Statewide Sobriety Checkpoint 'Dragnet'

Maryland Debuts Five-Month Statewide Sobriety Checkpoint 'Dragnet'

Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign Means Sobriety Checkpoints Every Week, Everywhere In 2004, 239 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities Occurred in Maryland, up 34% from 2003 WHAT: On Tuesday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m., Maryland will kick off a 5- month, statewide campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of drunk d ... Continue reading

Offshore Logistics, Inc. Amends Senior Note Consent Solicitation

Offshore Logistics, Inc. Amends Senior Note Consent Solicitation

LAFAYETTE, La.--Aug. 11, 2005--Offshore Logistics, Inc. announced today that it has amended the terms of its solicitation of consents from the holders of its 6 1/8% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Notes") to waivers under and amendments to the indenture under which the Notes were issued. After discussions with holders of a ... Continue reading

Polaris Industries Inc. Completes Purchase of 24.9% of KTM; Part of Polaris/KTM Strategic Partnership Announced in July

Polaris Industries Inc. Completes Purchase of 24.9% of KTM; Part of Polaris/KTM Strategic Partnership Announced in July

MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 11, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it has completed its purchase of a 24.9% interest in Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM Power Sports AG, formerly known as Cross Holding AG, through its Austrian subsidiary from an institutional investor. "This transaction, together with several ... Continue reading

Proliance International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results

Proliance International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Aug. 11, 2005--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX:PLI), formerly Transpro, Inc., today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales in the second quarter of 2005 were $59.0 million, compared to $60.4 million in the second quarter of 2004, down 2.4% from last year. The Compa ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation and Cockpits with Forecasts to 2010

Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation and Cockpits with Forecasts to 2010

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22406) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Vehicle Instrumentation and Cockpits - Forecasts To 2010 to their offering Despite the smooth lines and simple appearance, the cockpit is one of the most complica ... Continue reading

Rohnert Park's Hauff Wins Red Bull Formula One Driver Search Run-Offs

Rohnert Park's Hauff Wins Red Bull Formula One Driver Search Run-Offs

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 334-9805 Rohnert Park's Hauff Advances to Semifinals in Red Bull Formula One Driver Search SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Rohnert Park's Matthew Hauff was the big winner on Thursday, taking the top spot in the West Coast 2005 Red Bull Driver Search Run-Offs held at the Infineon Racew ... Continue reading

Stevens and Team Mopar refreshed for Brainerd

Stevens and Team Mopar refreshed for Brainerd

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY BRAINERD, MINN. Race Dates: Aug. 12-14, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS AND TEAM MOPAR REFRESHED FOR BRAINERD BRAI ... Continue reading

The MathWorks Collaborates with General Motors and the Department of Energy to Jumpstart Year Two of Challenge X

The MathWorks Collaborates with General Motors and the Department of Energy to Jumpstart Year Two of Challenge X

NATICK, Mass.--Aug. 11, 2005-- Student Teams Gather at The MathWorks for Advanced Training in Methods to Test, Validate, and Implement Year One Vehicle System Designs The MathWorks today announced that it will kick off year two of Challenge X, a three-year student engineering competition sponsored by the U.S. Departmen ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Brainerd NHRA Pre-Race

Tony Pedregon Brainerd NHRA Pre-Race

NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 24th Annual NHRA Nationals Brainerd International Raceway ­ Brainerd, Minn. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Brainerd NHRA Notebook Brainerd, Minn. (August 10, 2005) ­ * Tony Pedregon, driver of the Q Racing team,heads to the land of th ... Continue reading

USAC Special Release - ALL-AMERICAN DRIVER CHALLENGE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 30

USAC Special Release - ALL-AMERICAN DRIVER CHALLENGE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN ALL-AMERICAN DRIVER CHALLENGE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 30 DENVER, N.C. – USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series coordinator Tracy Trotter continues to accept entries to “The All-American Driver Challenge,” which has high expecta ... Continue reading

USAC Special Release - USAC FORD FOCUS NATIONALS FIELD SELECTED

USAC Special Release - USAC FORD FOCUS NATIONALS FIELD SELECTED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN USAC FORD FOCUS NATIONALS FIELD SELECTED INDIANAPOLIS – Drivers seeking their opportunity to compete for the USAC National Ford Focus Midget Car Series championship have been issued invitations, according to USAC. The Top 8 points scorers in si ... Continue reading

USA Truck Announces Follow-On Public Offering of Its Common Stock at $25.00 Per Share

USA Truck Announces Follow-On Public Offering of Its Common Stock at $25.00 Per Share

VAN BUREN, Ark.--Aug. 11, 2005--USA Truck, Inc. announced today that it has priced the follow-on public offering of its common stock at a price of $25.00 per share. The offering consists of 3,000,000 shares, including 2,000,000 shares offered by the Company and 1,000,000 shares offered by selling stockholders, which in ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Trucking in the Age of Information

Research and Markets: Trucking in the Age of Information

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22425) has announced the addition of Trucking in the Age of Information to their offering. 'Trucking in the Age of Information' provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary trucking industry. Prior research on truc ... Continue reading

Texas Approves Green Plus as Alternative Formulation Solution for Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED)

Texas Approves Green Plus as Alternative Formulation Solution for Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED)

MONROVIA, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2005--Biofriendly Corporation announced today that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a notification approving Biofriendly's Green Plus(R) diesel fuel enhancer as an Alternative Formulation solution when added to standard #2 low sulfur (500 parts per million) dies ... Continue reading

SSP Racing Postponed on Thursday Night

SSP Racing Postponed on Thursday Night

Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP RACING POSTPONED ON THURSDAY NIGHT Newberrytown, PA (August 11, 2005) - Just as all divisions completed their practice sessions, a severe thunderstorm dumped large amounts of rain on the speedway forcing officials to postpone all divisions until the next tw ... Continue reading

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