7-Eleven to Participate in Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference
DALLAS, Aug. 30 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. announced that president and chief executive officer, Jim Keyes, will speak at the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The 7-Eleven presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet from the Hilton New York Hotel on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Expects Strong Labor Day Weekend Travel, Despite Record Gas Prices
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 30 -- AAA estimates that 34.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Labor Day weekend. That's a 0.9 percent increase from 2004. The price of fuel, at a national average of $2.60 per gallon for regular unleaded, has not deterred motorists from taking a vacation. About 83 percen ... Continue reading
Activant, General Parts Inc. Announce New eCatalog Agreement
GPI Distribution Centers, CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores to Use Activant PartExpert(R) and Cover-to-Cover(TM) Parts Catalogs AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- Activant Solutions Inc., a leading provider of business management solutions, and General Parts Inc. (GPI) have announced a new agreement through which GPI's distribution ce ... Continue reading
American Honda Recognizes BNSF Railway Company as a Top Supplier With Premier Partner Award
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 30 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Koichi Kondo today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) of Fort Worth, Texas for excellence in rail transportation service. BNSF was one of 15 award recipients selected from 51 suppliers nominated by Am ... Continue reading
Auto Europe Offers Assistance to Travel Agents in Aftermath of Katrina
$5.00 per Reservation Will Go Toward Humanitarian Fund for Travel Agents PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 30 -- Auto Europe, in solidarity with their travel agent partners, is pledging $5.00 per reservation booked by any travel agent, nationwide, for their clients now through December 31, 2005 towards a relief fund to assist agen ... Continue reading
Blue Sun Announces Improved Emission Reductions, Entry Into Major Markets
DENVER, Aug. 30 -- Results from a federal study indicate Blue Sun B20 produced decreased emissions in four major air pollutant categories, compared to typical B20 blends. Blue Sun is the leading supplier of premium biodiesel in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Idaho. The company's biodiesel fuel is produced from the virg ... Continue reading
Budget Offers Neighborhood Deal Starting At $18 a Day
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 30 -- Need a roomier vehicle to move your kid back to school this fall? Want a sportier car to explore the countryside's autumn foliage? Then, look no further than Budget. Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced a back to school/fall savings promotion at neighborhood Budget locations. Now ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce August 2005 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's August Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President-Sales WHEN: Thursday, September 1, 2005 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic +1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin McCormick Passcode: Sales OT ... Continue reading
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. and CHD Meridian Healthcare Open On-Site Pharmacy
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. & CHADDS FORD, Pa.--Aug. 30, 2005--DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., an industry leader in the design and production of advanced automotive heating and cooling components, and CHD Meridian Healthcare, an I-trax, Inc. (Amex: DMX) company and leader in integrated health and productivity management, ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Aug. 30, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). ExxonMobil Chemical Company has completed full commercial start-up of a $300 Million, 510-megawatt cogen addition at its Beaumont petroleum refinery. For details, view the entire article by subscri ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Offers Payment Deferrals to Hurricane Katrina Victims
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers affected by Hurricane Katrina the opportunity to defer up to two vehicle payments. Under the Disaster Relief Program, Ford Credit, Jaguar Credit, Land Rover Capital Group, Mazda American Credit, PRIMUS Financial Services and Volvo Car Finance c ... Continue reading
Kelso Technologies Generates First Ever Revenue Following Sale To Major U.S. Corporation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 30, 2005--Kelso Technologies (TSX VENTURE:KLS) is pleased to report that it has made its very first sale of its JS75 SRV pressure relief valve to a major US Chemical Manufacturer and Fleet Operator. This landmark sale is a further confirmation of industry's endorsement of Kelso's innov ... Continue reading
Long week for Ultra 94 champs!
Press Release; August 29, 2005 For immediate release Long week for Ultra 94 champs! Matt Champagne and Frank Launi's week long adventure at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, OHIO - Sunoco Team Ultra 94 champions Matt Champagne and Frank Launi were at Mid-Ohio last week for the Grand Am Cup series Emco Gears Classic. The two Ultra 94 ... Continue reading
Meridian Automotive Systems Achieves Excellence in Operations with Infor
Michigan auto supplier implements Infor's ERP system in 22 plants nationwide ATLANTA, Aug. 30 -- Infor, the largest global software provider that exclusively focuses on the manufacturing and distribution markets, recognized Meridian Automotive Systems as a member of the Infor Customers InFocus Awards Program for its ex ... Continue reading
Meridian Automotive Systems Achieves Excellence in Operations with Infor
Meridian Automotive Systems Achieves Excellence in Operations with Infor Michigan auto supplier implements Infor's ERP system in 22 plants nationwide Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2005 - Infor, the largest global software provider that exclusively focuses on the manufacturing and distribution markets, recognized Meridian Au ... Continue reading
Meridian Automotive Systems Names Richard E. Newsted Interim Chief Executive Officer
DEARBORN, Mich.--Aug. 30, 2005--Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced that it has named Richard E. Newsted President and Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2005. Mr. Newsted, 47, joined Meridian in 2001 and has served as the Company's President since April 2005. Prior to April, Mr. Newste ... Continue reading
MicroTRAK, Inc. Appoints Marketing by Zip as Automotive MASTER Distributor
DALLAS--Aug. 30, 2005--MicroTRAK, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MIOK) is recognizing newly acquired Marketing by Zip as automotive Master distributor. Representing Marketing by Zip is President & CEO Frank Simmons, who has made extraordinary efforts in getting MIOK's AutoTRAK & AutoGUARD units on the street. Mr. Simmons and Market ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 30 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association Retirement Administrators, Inc. DBA (NADART) will introduce a new retirement plan product for smaller companies, called the ePlan, on October 1, 2005. The ePlan offers an affordable retirement plan option to companies with ten or fewer employees. "Smal ... Continue reading
GROVE CITY, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Notisim's slideshow ads reach millions of buyers for both big-ticket Dealers (items selling over $500) and small-ticket Dealers (items selling under $500) for all industries. For maximum internet exposure, Notisim.com uses newly developed internet RSS blogging technology for a heightened vi ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SKOAL SHOWDOWN TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NHRA Media Relations, (626) 253-6337 NHRA's FUNNY CAR DRIVERS DISCUSS SKOAL SHOWDOWN, 51st MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS AND TIGHT POINTS RACE INDIANAPOLIS - Pressure is mounting for NHRA's top Funny Car Drivers. The 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world's most prestigious drag racin ... Continue reading
NHRA RELEASE: Intense Points Races Take Center Stage Over Final 6 Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Padian, (626) 250-2217 POWERADE SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UP FOR GRABS DOWN SEASON'S HOME STRETCH INTENSE POINTS RACES IN ALL FOUR CLASSES HAVE SET THE TABLE FOR A WILD, WINNER-TAKES-ALL CHASE TO THE FINISH LINE GLENDORA, Calif. - Take the parity of the NFL and the Wild Card ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--Aug. 30, 2005--If you haven't tried Pace's Special Events service yet, you're in for a pleasant surprise. The buses are clean and comfortable; you avoid traffic, save money on gas and parking, and arrive a short walk from your destination. Parking is free at pick-up points and the round trip fa ... Continue reading
Re:Lipo/Li-ion/NiMH/NiCd Batteries & Chargers From Houlson,Lionik,China
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Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Pre-Race
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) THE FINAL EIGHT… Eight Riders Set for Pro Bike Battle in Indy Moorpark, Calif. - (August 30, 2005) Ringers Gloves is pumped up for the Inaugural Ringers Glov ... Continue reading
Scelzi smack in heat of all battles in Indy
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 NHRA U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Race Dates: Sept. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SMACK IN THE HEAT OF ALL BATTLES AT INDY INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 30, ... Continue reading
Soaring Gas Prices Drive Hybrid Sales
--Three dollars a gallon for gasoline is hitting people where it hurts...in their wallets. For folks looking to save cash at the pumps, hybrid vehicles are becoming a popular option. The newest hybrid on the road is the Toyota Highlander. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstr ... Continue reading
New facility will nearly triple polyethersulfone capacity ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 30 -- U.S.-based Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C., announced today that it will build the previously announced world-scale sulfone polymers production unit at its plant site in Marietta, Ohio. Construction on the new unit is expected to sta ... Continue reading
SSA Global Launches SSA HCM 2.0 to Help Customers Reduce Costs and Improve Workforce Productivity
CHICAGO--Aug. 30, 2005--SSA Global(TM) , a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the general availability of SSA(R) Human Capital Management (HCM) 2.0, a comprehensive solution that enables companies to reduce costs and improve workforce productivity. With SSA HCM 2.0, c ... Continue reading
MT. PLEASANT, S.C.--Aug. 30, 2005--- Nationally known law firm, Motley Rice LLC, together with Edelman & Thompson of Kansas City, Missouri and the Strong Law Firm, P.C., of Springfield, Missouri, today announced that they have filed suit against Ford Motor Company alleging that known automobile defects led to the death ... Continue reading
Timken Joins Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Timken Company has been added to the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index, effective with the close of trading on Monday, August 29. Timken, previously listed on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, has been elevated to the MidCap list, which is comprised of 400 U.S. companies selected based upon mid- ... Continue reading
Troxel geared up for U.S. Nationals with new car, outlook
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 NHRA U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Race Dates: Sept. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL GEARED UP FOR U.S. NATIONALS WITH NEW CAR, OUTLOOK INDIANAPOLIS ... Continue reading
Two-time U.S. Nats champ Bazemore looks for consistency in Indy
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 NHRA U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Race Dates: Sept. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TWO-TIME U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION BAZEMORE LOOKS FOR CONSISTENCY IN IND ... Continue reading
USAC Special Release - FORMER INDYCAR MECHANIC WARD, DRC POOL TALENTS TO CONSTRUCT SILVER CROWN CAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 30, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN FORMER INDYCAR MECHANIC WARD, DRC POOL TALENTS TO CONSTRUCT SILVER CROWN CAR INDIANAPOLIS – Award-winning California racecar designer John Ward and successful Indiana car builder Joe Devin have announced a combined effort to produce one of the ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Granite City Works Earns Ford Motor Company's Q1 Quality Certification
GRANITE CITY, Ill., Aug. 30 -- Granite City Works of United States Steel Corporation has earned Ford Motor Company's Bulk Materials Q1 quality certification. To achieve certification, Granite City Works had to demonstrate excellence in four critical areas: capable systems (QS-9000 and ISO 14001 certification), ongoing ... Continue reading
Tens of Thousands of Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Have Registered For Free on http://www.fusionflashconcerts.com/ for 'Insider' Details on Secret Concerts by Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Yellowcard, Staind, Collective Soul & Other Star Artists The Artists: Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock icons Jakob Dylan ... Continue reading
What's in a Name? $50,000 if That Name Is Southern Ford!
Local Car Dealer Makes Unique Offer to Local TV and Radio Personalities HOUSTON, Aug. 30 -- The general manager of Houston's newest Ford Superstore is offering $50,000 to any full time radio or television personality who will legally change his or her name to "Southern Ford" and use that name in their daily broadcasts. ... Continue reading
XPEL Aligns with Prime NASCAR Vendor
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 30, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today its newly established relationship with North Carolina-based Supplies for Racing & Industry, Inc. ("SRI"), a prime vendor to a majority of the NASCAR Nextel Cup race teams, whose sister company, Stock Car Steel & Aluminum Inc., provides 95 ... Continue reading
Garmin Chooses SiRF as Supplier on Selected New Garmin Devices
OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 30 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , a leading provider of navigation, communication and information devices, and SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology, today announced they have entered into an agreement to incorporate SiRF archite ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes ALMS GT2 Points Battle North
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes ALMS GT2 Points Battle North BOWMANVILLE, Ont., August 30, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing continues to take the fight to the competition at every American Le Mans Series (ALMS) event in pursuit of the team’s first GT2 championship. Entering Sunday’s Grand Prix ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Sprint has partnered with The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Magic Johnson Theaters to bring the thrill of NASCAR to inner-city youth. Children from Los Angeles area youth organizations will visit the Magic Johnson Theater in Inglewood, Calif. for a private screening of Herbie: Ful ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 30, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN PORTLAND, INDIANA'S WEESNER PURCHASES NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CAR; PLANS FOR MORE IN WORKS INDIANAPOLIS – Rodney Weesner of Portland, Ind., a 2005 USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series rookie, has purchased a pavement car from Stealth Motors ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Debuts Jay Howard at Mosport
Hearn Motorsports Debuts Jay Howard at Mosport BOWMANVILLE, Ont. Can., August 30, 2005 - Mosport International Raceway has been the site of several key moments in the early success of Hearn Motorsports. In 2004, the team owned by IndyCar star Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) earned its first career Star Mazda Series Nort ... Continue reading
Nissan Provides Assistance for Mississippi Hurricane Relief
CANTON, Miss.--Aug. 30, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc., today said it would donate $500,000 in cash to the American Red Cross and provide 50 full-size trucks to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to assist with relief and recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Katrina. The storm forced Nissan to h ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 30 -- The Visteon Dockable Family Entertainment System(TM), a portable in-vehicle premium DVD system, is now available as a dealer-installed option through Nissan and Infiniti dealerships in the U.S. The Dockable Family Entertainment System is Visteon Corporation's most recent mobile ele ... Continue reading
Ford Direct: Five Years, Five More Divisions
FordDirect Celebrates Fifth Anniversary by Announcing its Expansion to Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo Brand Dealers DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- To celebrate five years in business, FordDirect is putting five candles in its anniversary cake. Not one for each year it's been operating, but one candle for each division added ... Continue reading
From Concept to Muscle Car: How FordDirect Grew to 9 Percent of Ford Division Sales
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- It was November 1999 and as the Ford National Dealer Council members traveled to Dearborn, Mich., their number one concern and one that was on the minds of all Ford dealers in the country, was the Internet and what was Ford's plan for the future of e-commerce. The Information, Technology and ... Continue reading
N2Revolution's PurigeN98 Fuel-Saving Tire Inflation Gas Product Receives National Attention
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 30, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, PurigeN98, has garnered significant attention from the automotive market since its pre-launch announcement. PurigeN98 is a tire infla ... Continue reading
International Speedway and Speedway Motorsports Partner to Purchase Action Performance
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. & TEMPE, Ariz.--Aug. 30, 2005--International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), Speedway Motorsports Incorporated ("SMI") and Action Performance Companies Inc. ("Action") today announced the following: -- ISC and SMI have partnered in a joint venture, which will conduct business under t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 30, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23408) has announced the addition of Starters/Alternators Edition 2 And Synopsis to their offering. No stopping suppliers now. According to recent research studies, vehicles are at a standstill for one-third of the time whi ... Continue reading
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2005 Company Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 30, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23400) has announced the addition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is headquartered at Akron, Ohio (USA) and is one of the world's le ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 30, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23390) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Automotive Batteries - Forecasts To 2011 to their offering. This second edition review of vehicle batteries is 50% larger than the first edition; it provides fore ... Continue reading
NHTSA: GM Recalling Pickups and SUVs; Hyundai Sonata's; Jeep Latch Investigation
WASHINGTON August 30, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling about 800,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks in 14 northern states because corrosion was affecting the antilock brake system, leading to more than 200 low-speed crashes. GM, the world's l ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Shoppers Increasingly Reject Newly Launched Models Due to Lack of Incentives
Consumers Cross-Shop Vehicle Segments More than Ever Before WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 30 August 2005 — As consumers become more accustomed to highly publicized manufacturer-sponsored incentives such as the current employee-pricing programs, new-vehicle buyers increasingly reject newly launched models that donR ... Continue reading
LONDON, August 30 -- Telematics and infotainment systems entered the European automotive industry with a bang, but subsequently failed to live up to vehicle manufacturers' and suppliers' expectations. Penetration rates and consumer acceptance are yet to reach projected levels, even in the case of navigation systems tha ... Continue reading
Fire and Rain Can't Keep Doug Smith from Capturing Two Mid-Ohio Top-10s
Fire and Rain Can't Keep Doug Smith from Capturing Two Mid-Ohio Top-10s Announces Piloti Racing Shoes as Marketing Partner LEXINGTON, Oh., August 29, 2005 - Doug Smith can now sing the James Taylor lyric; "I've seen fire and I've seen rain" with full understanding following this weekend's Formula Ford Zetec Cooper Tire ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Monday from Beech Bend Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK, BOWLING GREEN, KY. Monday, August 29, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 RAIN SCRUBS NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Seri ... Continue reading
Dresser Wayne Introduces New Fleet Fuel Dispenser Series
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 29, 2005--Dresser Wayne is expanding its fleet product line to include the new Select 3/G7200 Series Electronic Fleet Dispenser. The company incorporated the proven Wayne iGEM electronics and intelligent iMeter to create a technologically advanced fleet dispenser line. The fleet environment requires ... Continue reading
WHITCHURCH TAKES FOURTH IN LAST SEVEN CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS RACES; BARBER CLOSING IN ON TITLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-258 WHITCHURCH TAKES FOURTH IN LAST SEVEN CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS RACES; BARBER CLOSING IN ON TITLE INDIANAPOLIS – Californians Robbie Whitchurch of Chico and Chase Barber of Morgan Hill are closing out the USAC California Ford Focus Dirt ... Continue reading
SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS TO OSWEGO; ANDERSEN TOPS LOUIE SEYMOUR CLASSIC AT SEEKONK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-259 SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS TO OSWEGO; ANDERSEN TOPS LOUIE SEYMOUR CLASSIC AT SEEKONK INDIANAPOLIS – Teenager Michael Sboro of Watertown, N.Y. continues to close in on his first USAC title as he leads Brit Andersen of Branfor ... Continue reading
SCOTT TURNS RARE MIDWEST FOCUS APPEARANCE INTO WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-257 SCOTT TURNS RARE MIDWEST FOCUS APPEARANCE INTO WIN INDIANAPOLIS – Chase Scott of Concord, N.C. turned Saturday’s rare USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series appearance into victory at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway in Mansfi ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA FOCUS FINALE SET FOR SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-260 OKLAHOMA FOCUS FINALE SET FOR SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series will settle its inaugural championship season this weekend. The series, idle since May 28, will compete Saturday at the Tulsa (Okla. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-256 Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway is gearing up for the big "Fred Gerhardt Open Wheel Classic" Sept. 11, featuring the USAC Western Midgets, Valvoline USAC Western Sprint Cars and USAC California Pavement Ford Focus Midgets. Brian Olson tuned ... Continue reading
SWANSON, WYSONG LEAD SPRINTS TO RMR MONDAY BARBER WINS 50-LAP STOCKTON MAIN EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-255 Kody Swanson's Valvoline/USAC Western Sprint Car Series point lead stands at 45 points going into next Monday night's race at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah. His lead expanded last Saturday night as a result of the race he ... Continue reading
CRA SPRINTS SET FOR 50 LAPS SATURDAY AT THE PAS KIRBY BEATS GARDNER AND WILLIAMS AT SANTA MARIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-254 The hotly-contested Valvoline/USAC CRA Sprint Car Championship continues this Saturday night with a big 50-lap feature slated at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The top two in the standings are separated by a mere 10 points! Mike Kirby ... Continue reading
WISE CONTINUES TO LEAD POINTS AFTER TRI-CITY WIN "HALL OF FAME CLASSIC" IS HATTON'S 1ST USAC TRIUMPH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-253 Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif., maintained a 68-point lead over runner-up Jerry Coons Jr. in the USAC National Midget Car Series following a victory and a seventh-place finish is series action last week. The series resumes Sept. 23-24 with ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-252The torrid battle for supremacy in USAC's 2005 Valvoline National Sprint Car Series will resume September 23-24 when the "4-Crown Nationals" unfolds at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Combatants Levi Jones, Jay Drake and Dave Darland ... Continue reading
TOP 3 SQUARE OFF IN SUNDAY'S "TED HORN 100" AT THE DuQUOIN STATE FAIRGROUNDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-251 Sunday night's "Ted Horn 100" at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds features a showdown between the top three drivers in the USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series standings. Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla., Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif. and B ... Continue reading
Ted Horn 100 at DuQuoin Sunday Impacts USAC Silver Crown Title
For additional information on thie release contact Jay Hardin of Track Enterprises at jhardin@midamer.net Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 USAC's Dick Jordan at djordan10@iquest.net 55TH HORN 100 AT DUQUOIN IMPACTS USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP The “Magic Mile” at DuQuoin will once again play a major part ... Continue reading
Cobasys Confirms Contracts for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Programs
ORION, Mich., Aug. 29 -- In response to media inquiries, Cobasys announced today that it has received battery pack purchase orders from customers for upcoming hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production programs. These battery systems will be "plug and play," fully integrated solutions, manufactured and assembled by Cobas ... Continue reading
Excitement Continues as Kalamazoo Speedway Approaches Close of 2005 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 29, 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) Excitement Continues as Kalamazoo Speedway Approaches Clo ... Continue reading
AutoWeb Expands Its Product Offerings
DETROIT, Aug. 29 -- Continuing their largest product offensive in company history, AutoWeb Communications, Inc. (AutoWeb) is introducing two new features for its Intellectual Property Exchange: Data Integration Services and Translate-on-Upload. Both new services represent significant upgrades to the company's Intellect ... Continue reading
Bosch Develops Compact Sensor to Monitor Car Battery Performance
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Bosch has developed an electronic battery sensor (EBS) designed to monitor a battery's current and future performance levels which prevents vehicle breakdowns associated with depleted and near-depleted batteries. This technology will be available on an OEM production vehicle in 2006. ... Continue reading
New Bosch Airbag ECU Provides Optimal Protection
Bosch Celebrates 25 Years of Airbag Safety FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Bosch today announced that it will continue expanding its airbag safety systems with the introduction of the airbag electronic control unit (ECU), Airbag 10, set to be released to OEM customers in 2007. This latest generation ECU will be abl ... Continue reading
Toyota V6 Engine Production Begins in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 29 -- Alabama and Huntsville area leaders joined Toyota officials and team members today for a celebration marking the production of the first V6 engine at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL). TMMAL now employs more than 500 team members and has the capacity to produce 120,000 V8 and 130,0 ... Continue reading
Toyota to Reveal All-New RAV4 and Yaris at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME) will stage the world premier of the all-new RAV4 sport utility vehicle (SUV) and unveil the all-new Yaris three-door and five-door liftbacks, at a press conference at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Both vehicles featured at the press conference ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Sales Update
PLANO, Texas--Aug. 29, 2005--Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (OTCBB:EENT), a leading developer of auxiliary power generators for the long haul trucking industry, today announced that the response to its AXP 1000 product at the Dallas Great American Truck Show, which ended this past Saturday, was even stronger th ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 29 -- There was an audible gasp when General Motors rolled out the Pontiac Solstice concept car during the 2004 Detroit auto show, but few believed the striking little roadster would ever make it into production. In fact, it has, and the 2006 Solstice is everything anyone could have hoped for, peppy, fun- ... Continue reading
GEICO Responds to Hurricane Katrina Hardships by Suspending Billing, Cancellation Notices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- In recognition of the disruption and hardship a hurricane of this magnitude can bring about, GEICO has immediately suspended mailing activities, including billing and cancellation notices, for policyholders in the areas that have been most affected by Hurricane Katrina as it moved throughout Loui ... Continue reading
Latitude Consulting Group Provides Dealer Certification Solution to Chrysler Group
Ready Solutions(TM) Learning Management System Implemented for DaimlerChrysler Academy SALINE, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Latitude Consulting Group today announced the implementation of its Ready Solutions(TM) learning management system (LMS) for DaimlerChrysler Academy (DCA). Ready Solutions provides Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep(R ... Continue reading
MicroTRAK, Inc. Announces FleetGUARD Discounts for Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Material
DALLAS--Aug. 29, 2005--MicroTRAK, Inc. (Pinksheets:MIOK) announces introduction of Anti-Terrorism Program (ATP), in which the premiere MIOK "FleetGUARD", will offer fleet companies not only proper, safe, and protected transporting from possible terrorist attacks, but employs discount rates to fleet companies who transp ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release DPS Contact: Paula Susemichel is our news contact at (317) 574-4300 x245 Pembroke Consulting Contact: Randy Ryerson 215-523-5700 x16 DPS Hosts Wholesale Distribution Technology Event Featuring Leading Distribution Expert Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. of Pembroke Consulting Indianapolis, IN - August 26, 2005 ... Continue reading
Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at the Minnesota State Fair
Unique photo op of all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, One of America's favorite model cars, to be pieced together in under seven minutes WHAT: Dodge is making a stop in at the Minneapolis area on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 during its cross country tour to open a giant toy box at the Minnesota State Fair. Do ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 29, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER DRAKE, JONES TIE FOR EARL'S SPRINT LEAD! Jay Drake and Levi Jones are now tied for the lead in the 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifier standings in USAC's Valvoline National Sprint Car Series. They will attempt to break the tie when the series resumes Sep ... Continue reading
Former Santana Trumpeter: Dunlop Drivers Cup Is Pure Music
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Grammy Award winner and former Santana trumpeter Julius Melendez may have to wait awhile to promote his first solo effort, a new double CD set titled "Passion & Romance." Melendez will be competing in the Dunlop Drivers Cup in Phoenix on Sept. 10 and 11, while the album -- a tribute to great Cub ... Continue reading
GEICO Catastrophe Response Teams Helping Victims of Hurricane Katrina
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 29 -- GEICO's claims staff has been on duty in the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina first threatened the area over the weekend. GEICO's Catastrophe Response Teams (CAT) were also deployed to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and will remain in place until all hurricane claims are resolved. To reach ... Continue reading
High-Tech Solution Delivers Regional Mobility Breakthrough for Elderly, Disabled Residents
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Elderly and disabled Bay Area residents who rely on paratransit services to get from place to place can now travel more easily throughout the nine-county region, thanks to a coordinated effort by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), nearly two dozen transit operators and a pair ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America Announces Move to the OTC Bulletin Board
HOUSTON--Aug. 29, 2005--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. (OTCBB: ILNP) today announced that the Company's securities have been approved by the National Association of Securities Dealers for trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB). Effective immediately, the Company's shares have begun trading on t ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Aug. 29, 2005--IQMS today announced the development of XML eAPQP capabilities for its EnterpriseIQ ERP software solution. This new technology uses the eAPQP XML standards that are being developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) eAPQP workgroup and incorporates web services capabilities. IQMS w ... Continue reading
Jerry L. Mosingo Named New Venture Holdings CEO
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- New Venture Holdings, LLC, a Tier One automotive supplier of interior and exterior components, systems and modules, today announced the appointment of Jerry L. Mosingo as the company's chief executive officer. "Jerry is an outstanding executive to carry out our aggressive global auto ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Governor's Cup MARS Super Late Model - RESEND
'Apologies if this is a duplicate. 'Want to make sure you received this from yesterday. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow, Director of PR, 414-453-5761, <mailto:jtretow@milwaukeemile.com> jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MILLER TIME AGAIN AT MILWAUKEE IN GOVERNOR'S CUP MARS SU ... Continue reading
Mobitrac(TM) And KonaWare(TM) Partner for a Real-Time Transportation Execution Solution
CHICAGO--Aug. 29, 2005--Mobitrac Inc.: -- Partnership leverages the technologies of both companies to provide shippers and carriers with optimal visibility, enhanced connectivity, and the agility to adapt quickly to real-time events that can delay critical delivery schedules. Mobitrac Inc., the market-leading provider ... Continue reading
MSEP Congratulates Marco Andretti
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 29, 2005-- Andretti Secures Win at Sonoma MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP), a fast-track motor sports company specializing in die-cast collectible cars, automotive and racing art, original racing memorabilia, and exclusive product licensing through Prospeed GS610 Maximum Performance Brake ... Continue reading
YPSILANTI, Mich.--Aug. 29, 2005--Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, announced today that it has won a Navy SBIR contract, entitled " Improved Vacuum Process for Advanced Inertial Sensors Using NanoGetters." This six-month project will develop new methods of applying NanoGetters(TM) and vac ... Continue reading
SAIC Awarded Illinois Tollway Contract to Upgrade Toll System
SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 29 -- Science Applications International Corporation's (SAIC) Security and Transportation Technology Business Unit announced today that it has been awarded a $6.6 million contract by the Illinois Tollway to assist in the Tollway's system-wide conversion to Open Road Tolling, the first in ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Aug. 29, 2005--Automotive companies implementing service parts pricing solutions such as Servigistics Pricing are realizing significant benefits in the form of increased revenue and profitability. In a recent AMR Research Report, entitled "Price Management in Automotive," AMR Research estimates that a lack of ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Six of the automotive industry's top analysts and forecasters are confirmed presenters at SAA's 2nd annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT slated for Tuesday, August 30 in Troy, Michigan at the Troy Marriott. The event is presented in partnership with WJR Radio 760 AM in Detroit. The program has ... Continue reading
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--Aug. 29, 2005--SofTech, Inc. (OTCBB:SOFT), a proven provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, announced today results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 was about $3.1 million as compared to about $3.3 million for the same period ... Continue reading
TCI Releases Interface With DealerTrack
DecisionLender Customers Can Now Originate Loans From Over 22,000 Automobile Dealers Nationwide HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 29 -- Teledata Communications, Inc. (TCI), a leading provider of Internet-based loan origination software that automates the underwriting workflow process for consumer and small business lenders, announ ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport preview
Mosport speed Terry Borcheller heads north this week for the American Le Mans Series Canadian race at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont. The Gainesville, Ga., driver will team with Johnny Mowlem of London, England, in a Saleen S7R for the Sept. 4 race on the 2.459-mile road course. "I like the track – ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Aug. 29, 2005--Unisys Corporation today announced that it was awarded a new contract by Canadian General Tower (CGT) to implement the Microsoft Axapta ERP solution, streamlining business processes and delivering economic value. CGT manufactures coated fabrics and foams for automotive seating, doors and instrum ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Financial Conferences
PHOENIX, Aug. 29 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that members of its executive management team will present at two upcoming investor conferences in September. Both conferences will be webcast live to online participants. * Thursday, September 8, 2005 ... Continue reading
U.S. Steel's Granite City Works to be Recognized with Ford Q1 Certification
WHAT: GRANITE CITY WORKS OF U. S. STEEL TO BE RECOGNIZED WITH FORD Q1 CERTIFICATION WHERE: GRANITE CITY WORKS GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING 1951 STATE STREET (CORNER OF 20TH AND STATE) GRANITE CITY, IL 62040 WHEN: 9:00 A.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 GRANITE CITY, Ill., Aug. 29, 2005 -- At a ceremony on Tuesday, August 30, em ... Continue reading
XPEL Reports Record-Breaking Revenues for Second Quarter 2005
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 29, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- 31% Quarter-to-Quarter Improvement in Overall Revenues -- 33% Growth in Design Access Program Revenues -- 41% Increase in Training and Plotter Sales Revenues Nevada-based XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ: XPEL.U) announced financial results today for the t ... Continue reading
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