CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 24TH ANNUAL NHRA LUCAS OIL NATIONALS BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY – BRAINERD, MINN. AUGUST 11-14, 2005 Qualified ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Race Wrap Up: WJ Rides the Learning Curve to the Brainerd Semifinals
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Rides the Learning Curve to the Brainerd Semifinals Event: 24th Annual Lucas Oil Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, August 14, 2005 Location: Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN When Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts R ... Continue reading
RUHLMAN KEEPS POINTS LEAD, AS BATTLE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TIGHTENS UP
Randy Ruhlman No. 49 Preformed Line Products Chevrolet Corvette CONTACT: Cristi Brumm Ruhlman 336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RUHLMAN KEEPS POINTS LEAD, AS BATTLE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TIGHTENS UP DENVER (Aug. 13, 2005) ‹ Randy Ruhlman remains the points leader following the Trans-Am race at the Denver Grand Prix today ... Continue reading
Chad Hord Maintains First Place Position in CORR Series After Strong Showing at Bark River
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Nissan driver Chad Hord entered the weekend with the Pro-Lite division lead in the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series, and, with a strong weekend of racing, leaves in first place in the overall drivers' points standing. In Round 9, Hord fought off the competition to earn a third ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Detroit Area Consumers First 'Test Drive' of New 2006 Fusion and Explorer
* PUBLIC WILL PUT FORD'S FUSION - THE COMPANY'S MOST IMPORTANT MID-SIZE CAR IN 20 YEARS - THROUGH ITS PACES, AND SEE THE 2006 NASCAR FUSION AS IT MAKES ITS DETROIT AREA DEBUT * 2006 FORD EXPLORER WILL MAKE ITS DETROIT DRIVING PREMIERE ON SPECIAL 'SUV CAPABILITY' COURSE * ATTENDEES CAN DRIVE AMERICA'S HOTTEST CAR - THE ... Continue reading
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Bloomington Speedway -- August 19 and August 26 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS/MONROE COUNTY PIZZA DEPT. MODIFIED RACERS APPRECIATION NIGHT AUGUST 19, 2005 AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY BLOOMINGTON, IN (Augu ... Continue reading
Porter named KCR team manager Eddyville, Ky. – J.J. Porter has been promoted to the position of team manager, Keith Coleman Racing announced today. Porter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position that he has accumulated while working on the Nascar Nextel Cup Series, Nascar Busch Series and Nascar C ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-233 GARDNER EYES #11 & #17 AT PERRIS SATURDAY Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. has won 10 feature events this year and has posted the fastest qualifying time 16 times! One would think that would put him atop the series standings but instead h ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing Battles Through Bark River
For Immediate Release August 15, 2005 Belvidere, IL Taylor Racing Battles Through Bark River Scott Taylor and his #1 Skyjacker Suspension BFGoodrich Tire Ford F-150 headed to Bark River, Michigan for Round 9 & 10 of the 2005 Lucas Oil CORR Championships. During the traditional mid-season break in the race schedule, Tay ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces 50th Asset-Backed Securitization for $1.1 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 15, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $1.1 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Deutsche Bank Securities and Wachovia Securities. Co-managers are JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank. AmeriCredit uses net ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Reports Record Mid-Year Results
ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTC BB: ASAM.OB), announced today its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005. Revenues for the second quarter increased 37% to $8.1 million, compared to $5.9 million for the second quarter of 2004. Net income increa ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics common share purchase warrants exercised
TORONTO, Aug. 15 -- 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 all outstanding common share purchase warrants ("warrants") due to have expired on ... Continue reading
Budget Renters Feel the Drive to Revive With Free Dunkin' Donuts(R) Coffee
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 15 -- The National Coffee Association says more than half of all American adults drink coffee daily.* To stimulate its business, Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced a promotion that lets customers revive with Dunkin' Donuts(R) coffee, officially recognized as the Best Coffee in America ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Aug. 15, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced results for third quarter fiscal 2005. The complete filing is available at www.SEC.gov. Revenues for the thr ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick Featured on Teleconference
FYI --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Indy Racing League [mailto:indyracingleague@indyracing.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 9:20 AM To: John Cardinale Sub ... Continue reading
News From David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Mac Tools / Goodyear / DavidPowersHomes.com For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com It's Back To Business for David Powers Motorsports Houston, TX 8/15/05 David Powers Motorsports will get ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER MARTZ, SCOTT MAINTAIN BIG EARL'S FQ LEADS Tate Martz and Chase Scott continue to enjoy huge leads in respective Earl's Fast Qualifier standings this week after successful outings last weekend. Martz was the top Earl's point scorer in the Midwest ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-C-F
NEW YORK--Aug. 15, 2005--Fitch Ratings issued a presale report today on AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-C-F discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes is a pool of subprime automobile loan receivables secured by new and used autom ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Summit County Port Authority, Ohio Bond Fund Revs 'BBB+'
CHICAGO--Aug. 15, 2005--Fitch Ratings assigns a 'BBB+' rating to the Summit County Port Authority, OH's (bond fund program) $3,735,000 taxable development revenue bonds, series 2005D (Walter Family Limited Partnership Project). The series 2005D (the bonds) will be offered by Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. during the week o ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 15 -- The clock is ticking towards the year's most important international auto show, but you can move the calendar ahead by pointing your web browser to http://www.thecarconnection.com/ , TheCarConnection.com for an exclusive preview of the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. This special report lifts the covers ... Continue reading
MBUSA Appoints Keogh to General Manager, Marketing Communications
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 15 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Scott Keogh to the newly created position of general manager, marketing communications, effective immediately. As general manager, marketing communications, Keogh will be responsible for developing Mercedes- Benz strategic communica ... Continue reading
McGill Gets His First Feature Win ... Phipps Goes Into Lead In Super Lates
SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT - SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 13, 2005 By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Aug. 13 - NASCAR Lucas Oil Super Late Model Series drivers raced in a pair of 50-lap main events Saturday on the Irwindale Speedway half-mile and the series point lead changed hands. Fastest qualifier Jim McGill won his first feature i ... Continue reading
Please note eighth through tenth. Minor revision from points posted with Lakeville results. ---------------------- NEW MIDWEST FORD FOCUS POINTS: 1-Martz-840; 2-Mockler-742; 3-Light-577; 4-Robertson-576; 5-Clemons-546; 6-Robbins-532; 7-B.Wagner-515; 8-Ronnie Wuerdeman-470; 9-Kramer-435; 10-Derek Fisher-422. ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Promoter Approved, Profiles on Principal Individuals Involved
Exciting news, items attached. Photo cutlines: Wisconsin State Fair Park Board Chairman Marty Greenberg shakes hands with Milwaukee Mile Marketing LLC Chairman and CEO Craig Stoehr following Fair Board approval of Stoehr's group as the new promoter at The Milwaukee Mile. Principals involved in the Monday (Aug 15) press ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 15, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, has promoted Michael Crowe to the newly created position of president for Asia operations. This position has overall responsibility for business development, distribution and market strategy related to ... Continue reading
Tiny Metl-Tech Remote-Control Car Design Benefits from Highly-Integrated Communications Chips SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Atmel(R) Corporation a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions and Metl-Tech Racers, Los Altos, CA, the world's smallest car company, announced today th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-230 "BETTENHAUSEN 100" CRITICAL FOR SILVER CROWN LEADERS Weld Racing Silver Crown Series point leaders Dave Steele and Josh Wise view this Saturday's "Tony Bettenhausen 100" at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield as critical in their ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-231 3 TOP SPRINTERS GEAR UP FOR GRANITE CITY TYLER TAKES 46TH "JAMES/O'CONNOR" 50-LAPPER AT SALEM Levi Jones, Dave Darland and Jay Drake will take their 3-way duel for the 2005 Valvoline USAC National Sprint Car Championship to the Tri-City Sp ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-232 3 "INDIANA MIDGET WEEK" RACES INCLUDE LAWRENCEBURG, GAS CITY & "HUT HUNDRED" COONS ENTERS MIDGET TITLE CHASE WITH SALEM WIN Jerry Coons, Jr. has thrust himself into title contention in the 2005 USAC National Midget Series following his 30- ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-234 2 TO GO IN WYSONG-WATERS POINT BATTLE MURGOITIO GRABS ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINT 40-LAPPER Two races remain in the 2005 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series and drivers Jimmy Wysong and Jim Waters are separated by ... Continue reading
USAC/SLVRA YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 14, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah Rocky Mountain Raceways QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jimmy Wysong, 29, Spiers-14.299; 2. Dave Fitzgerald, 32, Hamblin-14.432; 3. Mike Murgoitio, 80, Murgoitio-14.439; 4. Rick Pardee, 10, Pardee-14.546; 5. ... Continue reading
Sloan overcomes blown engine, to take second!
Sloan overcomes blown engine, to take second! Jimmy Sloan, 23, Palm Desert, Calif. had the engine of his Scott Ruder Mortgage Lending superstock come apart during his qualifying effort for the race Saturday night at Irwindale Speedway. During the first lap of Sloan's qualifying effort, he turned the third fastest time. ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 15 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 that were in line with the Company's previous expectations. Net sales in the second quarter increased 5.7% to $482.4 ... Continue reading
The Battle Begins - Petersen/ White Lightning Opens Attack for First ALMS Title
The Battle Begins – Petersen/ White Lightning Opens Attack for First ALMS Title ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 15, 2005 – Having fallen from the top-spot in the GT2 class point championship for the first time since the start of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing now ... Continue reading
Immediate Release Contact: Shayna Keller (704) 902-8381 shayna@braunracing.com Jorge Goeters brings the #32 Canel's / Scotiabank Inverlat Chevrolet Home in 9th Jorge Goeters and the Braun Racing crew made their NASCAR Busch Series debut at historic Watkins Glen International this weekend. Jorge, a road course ace, qual ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Record Second Quarter Sales
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today reported record second quarter sales. The company posted revenue of $489.1 million, up over $4 million compared to the second quarter of 2004. The number benefited from an $18 million currency impact. Unaudited R ... Continue reading
MICHIGAN'S BERLIN RACEWAY UP NEXT FOR MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-235 MICHIGAN’S BERLIN RACEWAY UP NEXT FOR MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS; MOCKLER WINS ABBREVIATED LAKEVILLE RUN INDIANAPOLIS – Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich. will offer USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series participants their first pav ... Continue reading
SOBO UP NEXT FOR CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS; OAKLEY RACKS UP FIRST CAREER WIN AT FLORENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-238 SOBO UP NEXT FOR CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS MIDGETS; OAKLEY RACKS UP FIRST CAREER WIN AT FLORENCE INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series moves to South Boston Speedway for the final time this season on Sa ... Continue reading
ABOLD STRIKES GOLD IN NORTHEAST FOCUS RACE IN MAINE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-237 ABOLD STRIKES GOLD IN NORTHEAST FOCUS RACE IN MAINE INDIANAPOLIS – Jeff Abold of Oswego, N.Y. won USAC’s first ever race in the state of Maine, holding off 12 other competitors in Saturday’s 25-lap Northeast Ford Focus Mi ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA FOCUS RACE AT TULSA JRP CANCELLED; RAINOUT CAUSES OKLAHOMA FOCUS MIDGETS TO WAIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-239 OKLAHOMA FOCUS RACE AT TULSA JRP CANCELLED; RAINOUT CAUSES OKLAHOMA FOCUS MIDGETS TO WAIT INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series is in limbo continue its season following the cancellation of its penultimate rac ... Continue reading
HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-236 HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT INDIANAPOLIS – Californians Alex Harris of Simi Valley and Chase Barber of Morgan Hill revive their season-long battle in quest of USAC California Ford ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results
KINGSTON, Pa., Aug. 15 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased $2.1 million, or 1.9%, to $112.4 million as compared to $110.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 increased $2.0 mi ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO BLIZZAK FAMILY OF WINTER TIRES
NASHVILLE , Tenn. (August 15, 2005) – Does severe winter weather keep you trapped indoors? Not anymore. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has announced the newest member of the Blizzak family of winter tires, the Bridgestone® Blizzak™ Revo1 with UNI-T® Technology. The Blizzak Revo1 tir ... Continue reading
Lumileds Lighting Poised to Accelerate Advances in Solid-State Lighting Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Lumileds Lighting is uniquely positioned to accelerate solid-state lighting technology advancements as a result of the agreement for Royal Philips Electronics to purchase Agilent Technologies' interests in the company. "Throw away last weeks charts that show expectations for LED perform ... Continue reading
Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at the Woodward Dream Cruise
- All-new 2006 Dodge Charger model to be pieced together in less than seven minutes - Event to benefit Toys for Tots AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- With the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger will be built from a box full of parts before the eyes of passersby in city centers acros ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--Aug. 15, 2005--APPRO Systems, Inc., an Equifax company and the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, announced today that it has licensed and implemented the Risk Management Association's (RMA) financial ratio benchmarks in its LoanCe ... Continue reading
ASIMCO Technologies Acquires NVH Concepts L.L.C.
Acquisition will bring NVH solutions and new composite material to global OEMs BEIJING, Aug. 15 -- ASIMCO Technologies Limited has acquired NVH Concepts L.L.C., a Livonia, Michigan-based company that manufactures bushings, engine mounts and body mounts for the global automotive industry. The acquisition creates a new b ... Continue reading
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. 15 -- The Chrysler Inspired Driv ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Vision Entertainment brings the 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) tour to Cleveland's IX Center August 27, from 5 p.m. to midnight. HIN, presented by Valvoline Synpower, is the largest lifestyle custom car show in the nation and the only one of its kind that brings together ... Continue reading
Cooper Bussmann(R)'s It's OK to be Yellow Sales Promotion Turns Heads of Distributors and Customers
ST. LOUIS--Aug. 15, 2005--The deadline is rapidly approaching for the Cooper Bussmann It's OK to be Yellow sales promotion that gives electrical circuit protection customers the opportunity to win a free one-year lease of a 2005 Hummer(R) H2(R). The Cooper Bussmann promotion lasts through September 30, 2005, and custom ... Continue reading
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 15 -- Hampden Group, Inc. today announced it plans to retire 50 million shares held by the previous management, bringing the share count to fewer than 8 million shares. The company has also secured financing which will immediately be used for high interest payday and auto title loans. Hampden Group's ... Continue reading
KEMAH, Texas--Aug. 15, 2005--International American Technologies Inc. (OTCPK:IMTG) Mr. Carl Hammonds, President of Hammonds Technical Services (Hammonds), announced the company has received an order for two Model G-30 Omni Directional Vehicles (ODV's) from the U.S. Air Force. The units will be used for relocating equip ... Continue reading
Cox-Owned Newspaper Is First to Work With Dealer-Friendly Classified Ad Transaction System ATLANTA and MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Manheim, the world's leading provider of automotive remarketing services, and AdStar, Inc. today announced that The Atlanta Journal- Constitution (AJC) will be the first newspaper to ... Continue reading
MarketerNet LLC Moves Offices to the Sears Tower
CHICAGO--Aug. 15, 2005--MarketerNet LLC, a provider of end-to-end marketing solutions for the mortgage, credit union and automotive industries, announced today that the company has moved its offices to the Sears Tower. MarketerNet, which officially moved in July, leased approximately 18,000 square feet of office space ... Continue reading
MSEP Strengthens Its Board of Directors; Tracey Baron Joins MSEP Board
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 15, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announces the election of Tracey Baron to their Board of Directors, effective immediately. "As part of our continuous corporate development efforts, the company has searched for additional Board Members with extensive business knowledge, with qua ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2005
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 15 -- MSX International, a global provider of technical business services, reports net sales from continuing operations totaling $116.9 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2005 compared to $113.7 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2004 sales totaled $230.0 million during the first six mon ... Continue reading
Norwich Union Fails to Consult With Amicus Over RAC Job Loses
LONDON, August 15 -- Amicus Britain's biggest private sector union is furious over Norwich Union's approach to making hundreds of staff redundant at RAC. Staff learnt of their fate at 10.00am this morning. Norwich union failed to consult with Amicus over the planned job loses. Amicus believes that the way this announce ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Financial Results for 2nd Quarter Ending June 30, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 15, 2005--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Operations for its 2nd Quarter or three-month period ending June 30, 2005 showed a net loss of ($.06) per share versus a profit of $ .01 per share for the same period in 2004. For ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Assumes Ownership and Operational Control of Cotia Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics and Cotia Trading Establish Alliance as Preferred Business Partners READING, Pa., Aug. 15 -- Penske Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing, announced today that it has assumed sole ownership and full operational control of Cotia Penske Logistics, a joint venture formed with Cotia ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds to Host Analyst Day September 15 in New York
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today it will host an analyst day for prospective and current investors and financial analysts on Thursday, September 15, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm EDT at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The event will provide investors and analysts with a compreh ... Continue reading
Ricardo Opens New Facility in Shanghai
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 15 -- Global automotive technology provider Ricardo plc underscored its commitment to the Chinese automotive market with the official opening of its new suite of offices in Shanghai. Located in the Maxdo Centre in the Hongqaio area west of the city, the brand new offices were formally opened ... Continue reading
RouteOne to Integrate With Wilson Technologies
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- RouteOne LLC and Wilson Technologies (Wilson) have announced their partnership to integrate the RouteOne credit application management system with the Wilson dealership management system (DMS). RouteOne is a joint venture created by the financial arms of Daiml ... Continue reading
Sequa Names Donna Costello Vice President and Controller
NEW YORK--Aug. 15, 2005--Sequa Corporation has appointed Donna M. Costello vice president and corporate controller, it was announced today by Dr. Martin Weinstein, vice chairman and chief executive officer of this diversified industrial manufacturer. Costello, 32, has been with Sequa's Chromalloy Gas Turbine subsidiary ... Continue reading
Tango Incorporated Forges Strategic Alliance with Industry Leading Technology Partner
CALGARY, Alberta--Aug. 15, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets: TNGO) is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with industry leading technology partner APAR Inc. www.aparinc.com The founder and majority shareholder of APAR Inc., Information technologies, entrepreneur Steve Turcotte and his team ... Continue reading
Transbotics Secures AGV System Order in the Printing Industry
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 15, 2005--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced it received an order for an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) system expansion from an existing customer in the printing industry. The order, totaling approximately $230,000 includes the addition of multiple vehicles to ... Continue reading
Transbotics Secures Upgrade Order for Existing LGV System in the Automotive Industry
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 15, 2005--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced it has received an order for upgrading an existing Laser Guided Vehicle system from a customer in the automotive industry. The order totals approximately $450,000 and is to be installed over the next eight months. Fo ... Continue reading
Woodward Dream Cruise(R) Officials to Make Major Announcements at Press Conference August 16
Outline of New Activities, Access to Community Representatives WHAT: The 11th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise presented by EATON is right around the corner. On Saturday, August 20, 2005 millions will gather along Woodward Avenue for the highly anticipated event. Officials will host a press conference on August 16 at 11 a. ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., Aug. 15 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by UT-Battelle, LLC, which operates the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), to develop an advanced traction motor for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DO ... Continue reading
California “Strong Candidate for Next Toyota Hybrid Production Site
Washington DC August 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota’s Senior Managing Director and head of American sales Yuki Funo said Friday that California is among the strongest candidates in line for added hybrid production. According to The Wall Street Journal, other Toyota executives have indicated t ... Continue reading
Delphi to Highlight Environmental, Safety News at IAA 2005
Delphi plans to present 10 new technologies and several new customer programs at show Many technologies and programs center around the environment, including diesel FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 15 -- Delphi Corp. plans to present 10 new technologies and announce several new customer programs at the 61st International Motor ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Planning to Open Ovonic Solid Hydrogen Test Facility in Akron
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it is considering plans to open an Ovonic solid hydrogen testing facility in Akron, Ohio. The testing laboratory will have the capability to test and certify Ovonic metal hydride storage containers for use with portable fuel cell ... Continue reading
Report: Zetche Looking Internally to Fill Vacant Mercedes Post
Washington DC August 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Financial Times on Monday reported that DaimlerChrysler’s new CEO Dieter Zetsche is looking to fill the chief Mercedes post, vacated by Eckard Cordes, by a company insider, reports Reuters. According to the Times, an unidentified source reporte ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's New Friction Materials Enhance Clutch Performance
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- In keeping with its history of technology leadership in smooth-shifting automatic transmission clutches, BorgWarner has introduced a new line of friction materials designed to support smooth, precise shifting in the new generation of energy-efficient six-speed transmissions being brought ... Continue reading
60-Ferrari Procession Prances Over Golden Gate Bridge Capping Ferrari's 50th U.S. Anniversary
Ferrari Event Celebrates Brand's Strong Ties to State of California WHO: Ferrari North America, Inc. WHAT: In celebration of more than 50 years of passion and heritage in the North American market, as well as its own significant California legacy, Ferrari North America and an owner's brigade of more than 60 vintage and ... Continue reading
Most Expensive Place to Commute Becoming One of the Best Places to Telework
ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005-- Metro Atlanta's Telework Leadership Initiative benefits employers and commuters; program founders believe success can be duplicated elsewhere When employees are allowed to work from home, they reward their employers with hours of extra work time. That's one of the findings from a survey of part ... Continue reading
Visteon to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Slovakia with Focused Factory for Kia
KERPEN, Germany, Aug. 15 -- Visteon Corporation announced today that it will expand its manufacturing footprint in Eastern Europe by building a focused factory in Dubnica, Slovak Republic, dedicated to supporting Kia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's just-in-time focused factor ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Offers Triple Miles on Eight Airlines for Reservations Made on Dollar.com
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 15 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers triple frequent flyer miles with eight airline partners. The offer is valid at participating Dollar locations worldwide for rentals picked up between Aug. 15, 2005, and Dec. 15, 2005. ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Reports Second Quarter Results
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS), today reported results of the Company's second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales for the second quarter of 2005 were $128.4 million, representing an increase of $20.1 million or 18.6% compared with net sales of $108.3 million for the second ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Offers Triple Miles on Eight Airlines for Reservations Made on THRIFTY.com
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 15 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers triple frequent flyer miles with eight airline partners for advance reservations made using THRIFTY.com. The offer is valid at participating Thrifty locations worldwide from August 15, 2005 throug ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces Expansion Into San Francisco
Country's Largest Provider of Self-Service Cars Selects Bay Area as Its First West Coast Market CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 15 -- Zipcar, the nation's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour or day, is officially hitting the streets of San Francisco, offering local residents and businesses a convenient and ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire to Supply 2006 Saturn ION
Hankook Tire exceeds $100 million mark in annual OE supply volume for overseas car manufacturers WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 15 -- Hankook Tire (http://www.hankooktire.com/) CEO Choong-hwan Cho announced that the Company signed a contract to supply passenger tire H725A as optional equipment for the 2006 Saturn ION. Hankook will ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-one and one quarter cents ($.3125) per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2005 to shareholders of record September 9, 2005. About Genuine Parts Company Genuin ... Continue reading
NAPA Parts Stores Recommend Sending an ''Auto Care Package'' Off to College
ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005--As summer winds down and young adults prepare to head back to college, NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends that parents assemble an "Auto Care Package" to send with their students. Planning ahead will help keep the car operational and may prevent breakdowns that could leave students stranded along the ro ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Celebrates 75,000th Diesel Engine for Penske Truck Leasing Corporation
DETROIT, Aug. 15 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today celebrated the shipment of its 75,000th Series 60(R) engine to Penske Truck Leasing (PTL), signifying a major milestone in the relationship between DDC and PTL. "This is a tremendous achievement for us at Detroit Diesel given the extensive history we have with ... Continue reading
Low Volume Vehicles on the Rise -- Could Create Big Profit for Carmakers
Washington DC August 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that since 1985, the average annual sales per nameplate has been cut by more than half from 106,819 to 48,626, and that number is expected to drop even further to 40,000 by 2010. This reflects how fragmented and consumer conscious the auto market has become. ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Denver Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com HUNTER-REAY SIXTH IN DENVER AS GLOCK MISSES A PODIUM FINISH WITH NINE LAPS TO GO DENVER, Col. (August 14, 2005) – Mixed emotions filled the Rocketsports Racing pits today as Ryan Hunter-Reay m ... Continue reading
--After waiting two years for a victory, Indy Car driver Bryan Herta recently took the checkered flag at the Firestone Indy 400. What kind of pressure did he feel to win the race? Radio News Advisory You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=30783 This multimedia news story i ... Continue reading
Bluetooth Wireless Interface for iPod and MP3 Players for the Vehicle or Home
OXNARD, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, announced today it has developed and is now shipping its highly anticipated patent-pending Bluetooth wireless interface for iPod and MP3 players for aftermarket brand-name head units and home audio systems. Unlike ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 15, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22524) has announced the addition of An Introduction to Electronic Toll Collection in Europe and Its Implications for Telematics to their offering This report provides an introduction to the current status and future trends ... Continue reading
Aaron Eichelberger Wins at SSP on Sunday
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AARON EICHELBERGER WINS AT SSP ON SUNDAY NIGHT Newberrytown, PA (August 14, 2005) - Super sportsman rookie Aaron Eichelberger posted victory in Sunday night’s 20-lap Trail Motors Super Sportsman feature race at Susquehanna Speed ... Continue reading
US 1 Industries Announces 2005 Second Quarter and Six Month Earnings
GARY, Ind.--Aug. 15, 2005--US 1 INDUSTRIES, INC. (OTCBB:USOO) announced today earning and revenue results for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2005. Revenues for the second quarter of 2005 increased 16.4 percent to $41.9 million compared to $36.0 million for the same period in 2004. The Company's ... Continue reading
Cameron_Motorsports Di Leo heads to Malaysia
For immediate release; August 15, 2005 Cameron Motorsports' Di Leo heads to Malaysia Cameron Motorsports driver Marco Di Leo will represent Canada in World Finals ST-ROCH DE L'ACHIGAN, QC Cameron Motorsports Rotax Max Senior driver Marco Di Leo will represent Canada at the upcoming Rotax Max World Finals, which are hel ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at Pebble Beach
Alfa Romeo will be the center theme of the forthcoming Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. One of the main attractions will be the first public outing of the stunning 8C Spider. The organizers of the event issued the following information: Derived from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, the 8C Spider is purely and essential ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Race Wrap Up: KJ Battles to a Popular Win in Brainerd
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Battles to a Popular Win in Brainerd ACDelco Crew Scores Third Win of 2005 at Lucas Oil Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., August 14, 2005 - ACDelco Cobalt pilot Kurt Johnson continued his torrid pace in the NHRA's POWERade Drag Ra ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Denver Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com HUNTER-REAY SIXTH IN DENVER AS GLOCK MISSES A PODIUM FINISH WITH NINE LAPS TO GO DENVER, Col. (August 14, 2005) – Mixed emotions filled the Rocketsports Racing pits today as Ryan Hunter-Reay m ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Race Report from Denver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Autosport Development Denver Race Report #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forging GTO Finishes 9th Denver - Aug. 14 – Improving on a 16th place starting position, Stu Hayner drove the #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forging GTO to ... Continue reading
Wheel Bearing Failure Ends Franchitti's Day at Kentucky
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Bazemore out in first round in 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 BAZEMORE OUT IN FIRST ROUND IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, ... Continue reading
USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 13, 2005 Oxford, Maine Oxford Plains Speedway FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Jeff Abold (#05 Abold), 2. Dana Messier (#4 Messier), 3. Shawn Gosselin (#26 Gosselin), 4. Michael Sboro (#24 Sboro), 5. ... Continue reading
Henzler Leads Porsche Podium Sweep in Denver SPEED GT
For Immediate Release Henzler Leads Porsche Podium Sweep In Denver SCCA SPEED GT DENVER (Aug. 14, 2005) - German Wolf Henzler darted from the pole position in his No. 66 Applied Materials/Farnbacher Loles Porsche 911 Cup to open a large margin early during Sunday afternoon's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Rou ... Continue reading
USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 13, 2005 Timmonsville, S.C. Florence Motor Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Scott, 4, Real Race Cars-17.133; 2. Robbie Ray, 11, Trotter-17.396; 3. Aron Oakley, 43, Tucker-17.401; 4. Mike Ward, 80, Ward-17.442; 5. ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Watkins Glen race
Terry Borcheller returned to the track where he has won the most sports-car races (seven), but he wasn't able to add to the tally on Aug. 12. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., and Ralf Kelleners of Dusseldorf, Germany, teamed in the No. 54 Bell Motorsports/Feeds the Need Pontiac-powered Doran JE4 for the second of three ... Continue reading
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005 THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Danica Patrick here in the Bluegrass Hall. Danica Patrick, 16th in today's race, and the last six races, three top‑10s and now three times outside the top‑10. You had a pretty decent start, you hung around in the top‑five for a while and then ran i ... Continue reading
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