UAW asks GM to take on 7,000 Delphi workers
NEW YORK, Aug 26, 2005, Reuters reported that the United Auto Workers union has asked car maker General Motors Corp to take back up to 7,000 workers from Delphi Corp. to help struggling auto parts supplier Delphi's financial situation, according to a report Friday on the Wall Street Journal's Web site. Citing unnamed p ... Continue reading
KLAUS GRAF LEADS TRANS-AM QUALIFYING FOR MOLSON INDY MONTREAL
MEDIA CONTACT: Bruce Lyon brucel@rocketsportsracing.com (517) 337-2600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KLAUS GRAF LEADS TRANS-AM QUALIFYING FOR MOLSON INDY MONTREAL MONTREAL, Quebec (August 26, 2005) 2005 Rookie-of-the-Year, Klaus Graf led Trans-Am qualifying for the Molson Indy Montreal. The 30 minute session saw both champions ... Continue reading
Mercury Insurance Group Is Already Helping Florida's Hurricane Katrina Victims
Mercury Insurance Group Toll-Free Claims Hotline: 800-987-6000 CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Mercury Insurance Group emergency response teams have mobilized to support their policyholders and are already processing claims resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Mercury policyholders with questions regarding their coverage for ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Montreal Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOES NOT GET IN A GOOD RUN TODAY IN MONTREAL MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (August 26, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing had a trying day in Montreal after an incident early in the mornin ... Continue reading
PLCB, Sprint Car Racers Team Up for Poster Giveaway at Lincoln Speedway
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will give away posters to the first 2,000 fans attending the sprint car races on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Speedway, 800 Racetrack Rd., Abbottstown, York County. The poster, which reads "Rising stars steer clear of underage drinking," also features 14 popular sprin ... Continue reading
Old School - The Coughlin brother's fast cars have them dreaming of Indy glory
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series AMS Staff Leasing Pro Mod Challenge NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis, IN Aug. 31st-Sept. 5th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Jeg Coughlin - West Coast HEMI's / Barracuda (Super Sto ... Continue reading
Rookie Briscoe Posts Top Time in Friday's IRL Practice
Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Rookie Briscoe Posts Top Speed in Practice at Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Australian rookie Ryan Briscoe was fastest in practice Friday with a lap at 108.130 mph in preparation for Sunday's Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix, the first major ope ... Continue reading
Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix--Friday Notebook
John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix FRIDAY NOTEBOOK SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Thirty-five years ago in 1970, the late Ronnie Bucknum was a driver in the first IndyCar race held at then-Sears Point Raceway. This weekend, his son, Jeff, is driving an entry for A.J. Foyt, his fabled No. ... Continue reading
ArcaEx Practice Report, Infineon Raceway
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Eaton Corporation Announces Plans to Acquire domnick hunter group plc
CLEVELAND--Aug. 26, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it has made a cash offer for the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of domnick hunter group plc. The offer is subject to certain regulatory approvals and other conditions and the necessary level of domnick hun ... Continue reading
Enova Enters into Development Program with Major N.A. Truck Manufacturer
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2005--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that it has entered into a joint development program with a major North American truck manufacturer. The validation pro ... Continue reading
President Clinton Launches tuition-free Online Education for Africa in Ottawa
President Clinton Launches tuition-free Online Education for Africa in Ottawa President Bill Clinton will serve as keynote speaker for the gala launch of Professeurs pour la liberté (PPL) on October 18, 2005. A powerful figure in the nonprofit world, the former president has used his considerable clout to boost select ... Continue reading
U-Haul Company of Florida Offers Assistance to Victims of Hurricane Katrina
MIAMI, Aug. 26 -- U-Haul Company of Florida is offering 30 days of free storage at the following U-Haul Moving and Storage Centers to families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Families needing more information about the 30-day-free self-storage assistance program should contact one of the locations listed below or log on ... Continue reading
Rahmer Wins at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAHMER SCORES THIRD SSP WIN OF THE YEAR ON THURSDAY NIGHT Newberrytown, PA (August 25, 2005) - Fred Rahmer raced to his third Susquehanna Speedway Park Sprint Car win of the season on Thursday evening. In other action, Gene Knaub won the Xtrem ... Continue reading
Accuride Realigns Sales Force to Maximize Customer Service and Responsiveness
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 26, 2005--Accuride Corporation announced today that it has realigned its sales force to maximize customer service and responsiveness. "When Accuride purchased the former Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc. (TTI) businesses in January, individual sales representatives from both companies ... Continue reading
CarMax Completes New Credit Facility
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 26 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced that it has closed a new revolving credit facility providing for aggregate borrowings of up to $450 million. The new facility has a four- year term and is secured by the company's vehicle inventory. Bank of America N.A. is the administrative agent and Banc of Ameri ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. , Official Burger of NASCAR(R), the Florida Gators(R), and the Florida State Seminoles(R), today unveiled its No. 10 Seminole and No. 45 Gator stock cars that will compete at the final NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season event at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Novemb ... Continue reading
Pedregon Brothers Qualify for Elite Skoal Showdown
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 51st Annual U.S. Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Skoal Showdown Update - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony & Cruz Qualify For Prestigious Skoal Showdown Top Eight NHRA Nitro Funny Car Teams Battle For $100,000 Bonus CLERMONT, Ind. (Aug. 26, 2005) Ton ... Continue reading
PierPASS Surveys Show Efficiency at Terminals, Overall Support From Truck Drivers
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2005--Operations within terminals during the new OffPeak shifts at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are as efficient as daytime shifts, a new survey by PierPASS Inc. shows. Trucks arriving to pick up or drop off containers during OffPeak shifts are spending less than 30 minutes on av ... Continue reading
Post Petit Celebrity Motorcycle Ride
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: John Thawley jthawley@trackbytes.com Petit Fans With Not-So-Petit Appetites Enjoy Dining at Flowery Branch Yacht Club DETROIT - August 27 - With all the activity and excitement surrounding the Petit Le Mans weekend (Sept 29- Oct 3) at Braselton Georgia’s famed Road Atlanta racetrack, m ... Continue reading
Progressive Moves Resources into Place to Manage Claims from Katrina's One-Two Punch
PANAMA CITY, Fla.--Aug. 26, 2005-- As Katrina Shifts North, Nation's Third Largest Auto Insurance Group Staffs To Ensure Prompt Management of Claims; Offers Tips to Prepare Drivers Ahead of Second Landfall After slamming Florida's southeast coast with heavy rains and 75 mph winds, Katrina has gained strength and is mov ... Continue reading
Radley Corporation to Showcase the Release of Hosted E-Commerce Solutions at AIAG Autotech 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 26, 2005--Radley Corporation, a leading provider of business-to-business e-commerce and automated data collection solutions for manufacturers will showcase the availability of their hosted e-commerce, labeling and shipping solution at the AIAG Autotech 2005 Conference. Radley Corporation's Presi ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Appointment of Larry Singleton as CEO and Richard McCook as CFO
SHELTON, Conn.--Aug. 26, 2005--Raytech Corporation ("Raytech") today announced that the Board of Directors of Raytech Corporation ("Raytech") has elected Larry W. Singleton, who has been serving as interim CEO since June 2004, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2005. Mr. Singleton was also ... Continue reading
Shanghai International Intelligent Parking Seminar 2005 to Open Soon
SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (SIEC) announced today that the ''Shanghai International Intelligent Parking Seminar 2005'' will be held in Shanghai on September 1. In order to promote communications within the intelligent parking industry, study and utilize e ... Continue reading
State Fund to Disclose Broker Commissions to Policyholders
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 -- State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will disclose broker commissions to policyholders beginning October 1, 2005. Insurance quotes and terms letters will display the commission rate paid to brokers for the placement of their workers' compensation policy with State Fund. "Sta ... Continue reading
Subaru Again Drives Sponsorship of the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26 -- For the 8th consecutive year, Subaru of America, Inc. will be a sponsor of the 36th Annual Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, which will be held on October 29, 2005. Subaru is the "The Official Vehicle" of the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta. "Subaru has been a valuable and loyal spon ... Continue reading
Q&A with Ed "Ace" McCulloch, the winningest U.S. Nationals Funny Car driver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES U.S. Nationals Preview Indianapolis Raceway Park Race Dates: Sept. 1-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Aug. 26, 2005 NHRA U.S. Nationals Preview story (digital photos available on request) Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlin ... Continue reading
Vizualogic Introduces A-1000 System for Mercedes M-Class
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan 330-494-6999, ext. 201 mfagan@crowlinc.com Warren Moran 541-345-5908 wcmoran@tmiproducts.com (Please click on image to download a high resolution photo) VIZUALOGIC INTRODUCES ALL-IN-ONE HEADREST MONITOR/DVD PLAYER FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS CORONA, CA - Vizualogic has ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Montreal Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOES NOT GET IN A GOOD RUN TODAY IN MONTREAL MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (August 26, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing had a trying day in Montreal after an incident early in the mo ... Continue reading
Ultradata Systems Introduces Low-Cost Hands-Free Digital Voice Recorder For Use In Cars
Ultradata Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ULTR) announced today that it is introducing the AutoVoice Digital Recorder, a low-cost voice-command digital recorder. This is the first low-cost recorder that enables hands-free use, permitting drivers to record ideas or information - such a phone numbers, addresses, shopping lists or d ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - August 26, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 26 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 334,887 units, down 2.4 percent from the 343,219 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 10,614,4 ... Continue reading
York County Nationals at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5th Annual York County Nationals at SSP This Thursday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 25, 2005) – This Thursday night, September 1, the 5th Annual York County Nationals will be presented for the Sprint Cars. Also racing will be the Xtreme Stock Cars, XS ... Continue reading
Cummins, Scania Form Joint Venture to Produce Next-Generation Fuel Systems
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 26, 2005--Cummins Inc. and Scania CV AB announced today that the companies have signed a joint venture agreement to produce next-generation fuel systems for heavy-duty on-highway trucks. Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing LLP is a 50-50 joint venture, which builds on Cummins-Scania partnerships on fu ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XK Sports Car Unveiled
Britain's newest and most beautiful sports car is coming to North America IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26 -- Jaguar North America today reveals details of its eagerly anticipated new sports car -- the all-new 2007 Jaguar XK. Making its world premiere next month at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in Germany, the all-new J ... Continue reading
Nissan Teams With MADD as National Sponsor and Encourages Public Support LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will launch its signature 5K Strides for Change walk at Lake Casa Blanca State Park on Saturday, August 27, 2005, at 8:40 a.m. to rally financial and community support for the preventi ... Continue reading
Modular, Production-Ready Concepts for More Safety and Driving Comfort
BURSCHEID, Germany, August 26 -- - Johnson Controls Presents a Number of New Solutions at the International Motor Show 2005 Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, will be showcasing new solutions for increased safety and seating comfort at this ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Pause, but Production Problems Loom
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 26, 2005--In a volatile week for gasoline, prices set new record highs, then dipped, but still ended up slightly higher than last week. Now, production problems are occurring following interruptions at two major refineries in the Bay Area, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Week ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Record High Oil & Gas Prices
HOUSTON--Aug. 26, 2005--Crude oil hit an all-time record high on Thursday due to fears of supply disruptions because of Hurricane Katrina -- a record that may force retail gas prices even higher, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve rose two cents this week to $2.555 ... Continue reading
Web Site Operator Buys Used Car Dealer Group
Livedoor to buy used car dealer JAC Holdings TOKYO August 26, 2005; Japan Today reporte that Internet portal operator livedoor Co said Thursday it will acquire major used car dealer JAC Holdings Co for 15 billion yen in a bid to expand its e-commerce business. Livedoor will buy about 7.6 million shares of JAC from Itoc ... Continue reading
Nissan Japan Remodels March with Minor Changes
TOKYO August 26, 2005 Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Thursday it has launched for the domestic market a remodeled March with minor changes, including an improved engine and a redesigned exterior and interior. Nissan said the new model will be priced at 1,084,650 yen to 1,764,000 yen with a sales target ... Continue reading
Mazda Japan Recalls 81,000 Vehicles
TOKYO August 26, 2005; Japan Today reported that Mazda Motor Corp said Thursday it will recall about 81,000 vehicles in seven models, including the Friendee van, manufactured between May 1999 and January 2003 due to defects in transmission systems. In a report filed with the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25 -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Services North America, is partnering with the Chrysler Group's West Business Center and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) to sponsor The Lili Claire Foundation's Eighth Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction. As a special attraction, Chrysler Fi ... Continue reading
Kalamazoo Speedway "Student Night" Scheduled for Saturday Night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 22, 2005 Contact: Gary Howe - Kalamazoo Speedway Dianna Stampfler - Promote Michigan Gary@KalamazooSpeedway.com Dianna@PromoteMichigan.com 269-692-2423 (office) 269-685-9785 (home/office) 269-720-2386 (mobile) 269-330-4228 (mobile) Kalamazoo Speedway "Student Night" Scheduled for August 2 ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mid-Ohio preview
Mid-Ohio Fitness – both mechanical and physical – will be a key element of Terry Borcheller's strategy for the Aug. 27 Rolex Sports Car Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The Gainesville, Ga., driver knows the challenges of the technical 2.258-mile road course and the usual August ... Continue reading
IRL Karting Event at Infineon Raceway
MEDIA ADVISORY IRL Ministries Inaugural Kart Challenge at Infineon Raceway IRL Ministries will host a charity karting event at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the Infineon Raceway Karting Center. Teams of four will compete against each other with IndyCar(r) Series and Menards Infiniti Pro Series(tm) drivers serving as crew chie ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. to Sponsor 2005 People vs. the Pros
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. will be an Official Sponsor and exclusive automotive supplier to the 2005 People vs. the Pros at Barton Creek Resort & Spa Presented by BASF, according to Andy Batkin, CEO of Manhattan, CA-based Innovative Media Solutions, LLC, organizers of the People vs. the Pros go ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 25 -- This month's car sales will top 1.63 million units, a 14.8 percent increase over August 2004 (with the same number of selling days), according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) The co ... Continue reading
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