Ford Ends Employee-Pricing Discounts on 2006 Vehicles, Will Stay for 2005 Cars
DETROIT September 6, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday ended its employee-pricing incentive on 2006 vehicles, although the discount will remain in place for most 2005 vehicles through Oct. 3. Ford has been allowing customers to pay the employee price for 2005 vehicles since ... Continue reading
Bosch to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Bosch today announced that it will pledge $100,000 to support relief efforts from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf States region. In addition, the company will match dollar-for-dollar contributions made by Bosch associates to the American Red Cross. Specifically, $50,00 ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 6 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that since the price of gas has exceeded $3 a gallon, drivers may notice that some gas stations with older pumps will temporarily be selling gasoline by the half gallon because the fuel dispensers cannot compute prices exceeding $2.99. "The signs out fro ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in CSFB Global Automotive Conference on September 8
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will participate in the 2005 Credit Suisse First Boston Global Automotive Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 8, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pr ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Sept. 6, 2005--AAA Texas is donating $20,000 to the American Red Cross chapters in Houston and Dallas. These areas have received the largest number of evacuees from the Gulf Coast region devastated by Hurricane Katrina last week. "As the true scope of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf Coast unfolds, ... Continue reading
www.dailyreckoning.com: Diesel Engines: The Answer to High Gas Prices, Says Energy Expert
BALTIMORE, Sept. 6 -- With America wide-awake to the shock of gasoline prices, fuel-economy technology may finally receive the attention it deserves from consumers and investors. In the automotive world, a budding challenger to the hydrogen fuel cell is the "homogenous charge compression ignition" engine, or HCCI engin ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series 2006 Schedule Announced
Nationwide slate to again feature 36 races at 22 tracks in 19 states DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2005) – The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule was announced today, a 36-race slate starting with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Daytona International Speedway and ending with the Ford 400 on Sunday, Nov. ... Continue reading
Automotive Suppliers Team Up for Hurricane Relief
CANTON, Miss., Sept. 6 -- Promax Automotive and Yazaki North America Inc. announced a joint effort to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Promax Automotive Supplier Center near the Nissan assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi has been approved by FEMA and Homeland Security as an official collection site ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--Sept. 6, 2005-- Certified Interoperability and Pin Compatibility with Third Party CAN Modules Allows 'Drop-In' Replacement in Existing CAN Applications AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medica ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Present at Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will air a live audio web cast on Friday, September 9, 2005 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York. AutoNation's Executive Vice President and CFO ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.04 Per Share
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Sept. 6 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) , one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and marine industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash ... Continue reading
Complete Guide to Iveco S.P.A Financial Results for 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23732) has announced the addition of Iveco S.P.A.2005 Company Profile 2nd Edition to their offering. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Iveco (Industrial Vehicles Corporation) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fiat Group enga ... Continue reading
David Powers Motorsports Davidpowershomes.com /Valvoline / Mac Tools Fast but Not Fast Enough For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Indianapolis 9/5/05 The Powers Motorsports Valvoline/Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster headed into the seco ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--Sept. 6, 2005--Dietmar Ostermann has joined global management consulting firm PRTM as director in its automotive practice, furthering the firm's leadership in operational strategy. In addition, Mr. Ostermann will be instrumental in supporting the firm's expansion in Germany. PRTM currently has an office ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. will release its fiscal year 2005 financial results on Monday, September 12, 2005 after the close of regular trading. Following the release on September 12, ECD will host a conference call at 4:45 p.m. ET to discuss its fiscal year 2005 financial result ... Continue reading
FastenTech Inc. Announces Offer to Repurchase $11,800,000 of Notes for 100% of Principal Amount
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 6, 2005--FastenTech Inc. today initiated a cash offer to repurchase up to $11,800,000 of the aggregate principal amount of its 11 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011 on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in its Offer to Purchase at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal ... Continue reading
Chinese Car Manufacturer Selects MSC.Nastran and MSC.ADAMS to Improve Their Product Development Process SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 6 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) solutions including simulation software and services, today announced that FAW-Volkswagen, a leading ... Continue reading
Four wins for Cameron Motorsports CRG team at Mosport
For immediate release; September 5, 2005 Four wins for Cameron Motorsports CRG team at Mosport Di Leo, Marcelli, Pelletier and Wickens all win at SRFKC MOSPORT, ONTARIO Cameron Motorsports CRG drivers delivered the goods in the fifth round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship at Mosport on the weekend. The te ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va.--Sept. 6, 2005--Global Insight has released a new study, The Economic Contribution of the Equipment Leasing Industry to the U.S. Economy: Growth, Investment, Jobs, that explains the impact the equipment leasing and finance industry has on the U.S. economy and jobs. The study was conducted by Global Insig ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
AZOR, Israel, September 6 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (TASE: ITNR) announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering in the United States of 4,800,000 of its ordinary shares (following a three-to-one stock split), o ... Continue reading
Lear to Webcast Presentation at the 2005 Credit Suisse First Boston Global Automotive Conference
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the 2005 Credit Suisse First Boston Global Automotive Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2005. The webcast begins at 2:20 p.m. EDT and will run approximately 35 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the ... Continue reading
TAIPEI, Taiwan--Sept. 6, 2005--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that it will be holding Taiwan Customer Day 2005 on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at the Yong Chung Room in the Westin Taipei in Taiwan, Republic of Ch ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Landwind Comes to Europe!
BRASSCHAAT, Belgium, September 6 -- Chinese car maker Landwind will make its first European appearance at the Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main on 12 September 2005. Members of the press are invited to witness this historic occasion. Senior management of importer LWMC (Landwind Motor Corpo ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Launches ONE-TWO-FREE05
Third consecutive year for promotion that rewards Emerald Club Members TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6 -- National Car Rental has announced the launch of "ONE-TWO-FREE '05," a promotion that rewards National's Emerald Club members with one free rental day after the customer rents twice for two or more consecutive days between Au ... Continue reading
Tens of Thousands of Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Have Registered For Free on www.fusionflashconcerts.com for 'Insider' Details on Secret Concerts by Wallflowers, Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Yellowcard, Staind, Collective Soul & Other Star Artists The Artists: Named by Rolling Stone as one of the "Top 10 artists t ... Continue reading
USAC VALVOLINE WESTERN & USAC/SLVRA YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 5, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah Rocky Mountain Raceways QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Murgoitio, 80, Murgoitio-14.248; 2. Dave Fitzgerald, 32, Hamblin-14.396; 3. Tony Hunt, 94, Kaiser-14.421; 4. Jim Waters, ... Continue reading
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SPEEDWAY ACCORDING TO TIM K.
Pro Trks, Legends, Bandoleros, Demo Derby, Monster Trks - By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Sept. 3 - Close and controversial finishes were the order of the night Saturday at Irwindale Speedway with about 4,000 spectators present. Winners were Jeff Williams, 34, in the Jasper West Coast Pro Trucks on the half-mile, second ... Continue reading
Shellcase Completes $19.4 Million Fundraising Round
JERUSALEM--Sept. 6, 2005--Shellcase Ltd., a leading provider of wafer-level electronic product miniaturization technologies, today announced that it has concluded a fundraising round totaling $19.4 million. The investment round was initiated by GlenRock Israel, a private equity company headed by Leon Recanati, and incl ... Continue reading
Increase will take effect on October 1, 2005 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Solvay Engineered Polymers, Inc., announced that it would raise prices on its thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) and vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer (TPV) products. Prices of these engineered polyolefin materials will be raised by US$ 0.10 per ... Continue reading
SPEEDWAY WILL SALUTE MILITARY PERSONNEL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10
SPEEDWAY WILL SALUTE MILITARY PERSONNEL SATURDAY LUCAS SUPER LATE MODELS CHAMPIONSHIP DOWN TO FIVE DRIVERS THANK YOU! Show Your Military ID And Get In Free On Saturday Night Irwindale, Calif. - - “We've already got our very popular 'Show your card and save' program through the Automobile Club of Southern California. ... Continue reading
SteelSalvor Delivers Immediate Buying Opportunity with 'Instant Purchase' Option
Online Auction Site for Metals Industry Adds Feature Allowing Buyers and Sellers Quick Turnaround on Secondary Steel Offerings NARBERTH, Penn., Sept. 6 -- SteelSalvor, the only auction site that provides the metals industry with unequaled expertise involving marketing solutions online, today announced the addition of i ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Rock and Roll 400 Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Rock and Roll 400- Richmond International Raceway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: The Coors Light team will race chassis #303 this weekend for the second race at Richmond ... Continue reading
TBC Announces The Promotion of Erik Olsen to President of Carroll Tire
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 6 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today announced the promotion of Erik R. Olsen to President of the corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary Carroll Tire. Mr. Olsen will also retain his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Mark ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport race
so close ... Terry Borcheller scored another podium finish in the American Le Mans Series, but the finish understated the team's performance at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., vaulted to the front of the GT1 class in his Saleen S7R with a qualifying lap of one minute ... Continue reading
TRW Integrated Safety Strategy To Be Unveiled At IAA Exhibition
DUSSELDORF, Sept. 6 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced plans to unveil the Company's integrated safety systems platform at the IAA exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, September 12 - 25, 2005. As the global leader in automotive safety systems, TRW has developed a suite of technologies that integrate active a ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars and Art Center College of Design Present First-Ever Car Designed by Women
SEPT. 19 MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Volvo's 'Your Concept Car' at Art Center's South Campus Monday, September 19 WHAT: Volvo and Art Center College of Design will unveil to the West Coast "Your Concept Car" (YCC): the first car in the more than 100 years of auto manufacturing designed and developed almost exclusivel ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Names David Schiller Truck Fuel Specialist
Appointment Spotlights Truck Fleet Focus on Customer Service DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 6 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that David Schiller has been named Truck Fuel Specialist within Wheels' Vehicle Operations Acquisitions/Truck Engineering area. "With more ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Nombra a David Schiller Especialista en Combustibles para Camiones
El nombramiento destaca el foco en la flota de camiones en atención al cliente DES PLAINES, Ill., 6 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- Wheels, Inc., un líder del sector de flotas de alquiler valuado en varios miles de millones de dólares, anunció hoy que David Schiller ha sido nombrado Especialista en Combustibles para ... Continue reading
White River Capital Announces Completion of Acquisition of Coastal Credit LLC
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 6, 2005--White River Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WRVC) today announced that on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, it completed its previously announced acquisition of Coastal Credit LLC ("Coastal Credit"), a subprime automobile finance company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pursuant to a purchase agreem ... Continue reading
XPEL Signs Distributorship with Canadian Aftermarket Specialists
SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 6, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- Reach Into 2,000 New Car Dealerships -- 55 Years Combined Experience in Automotive Industry XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) today announced that Car Dealer Marketing Inc. ("CDM") of Ontario, Canada, has become the newest international distributor ... Continue reading
Forbes Magazine Names J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Among List of 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks
LOWELL, Ark.--Sept. 6, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly-held transportation companies, has been named to Forbes Magazine's List of 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks. Among the truckload transport providers in the listing, J.B. Hunt ranked first in the five-year earnings per share gr ... Continue reading
LAKE MARY, Fla.--Sept. 6, 2005--PTG Industries now offers their latest innovation in laser marking systems with their new FiberTower(TM) Series Marking Systems. The FiberTower(TM) Series Q-Switched Fiber Laser Marking Systems are a safe, state-of-the-art, low-cost alternative for Nd:Yag lasers commonly used for direct ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Sept. 6, 2005--"Timely maintenance does more than keep your vehicle running smoothly," says Pat Goss, longtime mechanic and owner of Goss' Garage in Seabrook, Md., as well as co-host of the PBS television show "MotorWeek." "It will save you money in both the short- and long-term because you are improving ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Intention to Close Cleveland, Ohio, Parts Distribution Facility
Remains committed to the Euclid brand TROY, Mich., Sept. 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has announced its decision, through a letter of intent, to close its Mayfield Village (suburb of Cleveland), Ohio, commercial vehicle aftermarket distribution facility to streamline its North American parts distribution system. The closure ... Continue reading
Hanes perfect T Hitches A Ride With Hot Import Nights
Hanes partners with custom car designer L.J. Garcia to create the” perfect ride” Winston-Salem, N.C., Sept. 6, 2005 – Hanes, the No. 1 apparel brand in the United States, has teamed up with XM Satellite Radio’s Hot Import Nights (HIN) and custom car designer L.J. Garcia to launch its latest crea ... Continue reading
American Trucking Associations Asks for Biweekly Fuel Price Reports
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Sept. 6, 2005--The American Trucking Associations and its President and CEO Bill Graves today asked Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman to direct the Energy Information Administration to report fuel prices twice weekly until fuel price volatility eases. "In light of very volatile fuel prices, it would be ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 6 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Koichi Kondo today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Intrapromote, LLC of Cleveland, Ohio for excellence in search engine optimization (SEO) for American Honda's family of Web sites. Intrapromote has worked with Honda since 200 ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles to Help PECO Reduce Costs During Skyrocketing Gasoline Prices
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- Twenty-six Ford Escape electric hybrid SUVs, added to PECO's vehicle fleet recently, are expected to help save the company at least $1,387 a month during the next several months. The hybrid vehicles join PECO's fleet of more than 1,303 heavy and light duty trucks and SUVs. In 2004 the company s ... Continue reading
Florida Dealers to Gulf Coast Dealers: Business Could be Off the Charts After Ultimate Recovery
Washington DC September 6, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto dealers in the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, now face immense challenges amid Hurricane Katrina’s destruction. Florida dealers can relate, having dealt with the aftermath of four hurricanes last year. In an Automotive ... Continue reading
Tumbling SUV Sales and Southern Manufacturing Plants Mopping Up; This Week on TheCarConnection.com,
DETROIT, Sept. 6 -- While they've plugged New Orleans' leaking levees, the Hurricane Katrina clean-up has barely begun. The human toll is devastating, but the impact of the storm is spreading and will have a huge impact on American auto buyers and manufacturers. Plants were temporarily idled, hundreds of Gulf Coast dea ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Congress to Address Soaring Gasoline Prices
WASHINGTON--Sept. 6, 2005--Too many gasoline blends, an outdated fuel economy test and too many large vehicles, have contributed to making the nation's gasoline supply vulnerable in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, according to AAA. In testimony before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, Ro ... Continue reading
Former Chicago Bull Bill Cartwright Opens Mercedes-Benz Dealership
CHICAGO, Sept. 6 -- Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce five-time NBA World Champion Bill Cartwright has opened its doors for business at Mercedes-Benz of Elmbrook in Waukesha, Wisconsin. "I've always had an affinity for luxury cars and believe Mercedes-Benz to be the best in the industry," said Cartwright. "I've made a ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) On The Road Hits the Cross-Country Trail in San Francisco
- Bumpy, muddy, wet driving adventure to stop in San Francisco September 10-11, 2005 - Free driving event lets consumers get behind the wheel of Trail Rated(R) Jeep(R) vehicles - Mountain biking, Quattro bungee jumping and wall climbing offer those with a sense of adventure plenty to do SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6 -- Camp J ... Continue reading
Ford Partners with PSA Peugeot Citroen In New Diesel Development
PARIS, Sept 6, 2005: Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) will develop two new families of diesel engines as part of their motor cooperation accord, PSA said on Tuesday. In an invitation to an Oct. 5 news conference, PSA said the partners would present a new fa ... Continue reading
Greenfield Village Revs Up For The Old Car Festival's 55th Year
Continuing the Tradition - September 10 & 11 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 6 -- The weekend of September 10 & 11 will truly be paradise for any car or bicycle lover as Greenfield Village welcomes the Old Car Festival for its 55th year. This festival, the longest continuous running car show of its kind in the United States, wi ... Continue reading
Small Cars Help Propel International Nameplate Market Share to 45.9 Percent in August 2005
Washington DC August 6, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that while topline numbers for Internationals certainly looked good in August, just under the hood purrs the real story -- smaller cars and more economical vehicles drove sales at many individual brands. One stand out success is Scion, the specialty small car ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Appoints Crispin Porter + Bogusky as Agency of Record for U.S. and Canada
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Crispin Porter + Bogusky as its new advertising agency of record for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, CP+B will have full responsibility for the marketing of all products effective December 5, 2005. CP+B replaces Arnold ... Continue reading
SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2005--The upcoming SEMA Show, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas, will provide show attendees with a unique interactive experience unparalleled in the automotive industry. Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of marketing and communications, emphasized that the event is by no me ... Continue reading
Crewe Gears Up For Bentley Convertible Production
Crewe, 5th September 2005... Bentley Motors Limited will build the luxurious four-seater convertible Azure at the home facility in Crewe, Cheshire, as the plant continues to adopt a more flexible approach to luxury car manufacture. The latest new model joins the Bentley line-up next spring and will become the flagship ... Continue reading
Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Tampa
- Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Tampa on September 10-11, 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 TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6 -- The Chrysler Inspired Drives ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive REIT to Be Acquired
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 6 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by clients advised by DRA Advisors LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, holders of the Company's common shares ... Continue reading
MCI's SkyTel Launches Vehicle-Tracking Device for Parents of Teen Drivers
SkyGuard Combines Wireless, GPS to Provide Parents Peace-of-Mind CLINTON, Miss., Sept. 6 -- MCI, Inc.'s SkyTel unit today announced the launch of SkyTel SkyGuard, a vehicle-tracking device made especially for parents of teenage drivers. SkyGuard uses next-generation wireless and state-of-the-art GPS technologies to aut ... Continue reading
New GKN Driveline Technology Debuts On MINI Coopers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- GKN Driveline has developed new torque-sensing technology that eliminates traction problems experienced by some front-drive performance cars, while delivering excellent responsiveness and a sportier driving experience. GKN's Super Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is being introduced on th ... Continue reading
New York City Welcomes Chevy Music Festival Featuring Three Days of Free Concerts and Attractions
New Yorkers Can Experience the Sounds of Nashville in Union Square as the Countdown to the Country Music Association Awards Begins NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The "Chevy Music Festival in Union Square Park" free public concert series hits New York City on Tuesday, September 6, bringing the sounds of Nashville to Union Square ... Continue reading
Delphi Adds CO2 Air Conditioning System to Its Alternative Refrigerant Portfolio
TROY, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Delphi Corp. has developed new CO2 air conditioning technology as part of continuing research into alternative refrigerants to help reduce their environmental impact and help meet pending European legislation. This technology will be highlighted at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Fran ... Continue reading
System to Use Amerigon's Advanced, Proprietary Thermoelectric Devices to Create New Source of Renewable Energy, Improve Fuel Economy, Reduce Environmental Pollutants DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has authorized the Company's wholly-owned subsi ... Continue reading
U.S. Insurance Industry Lost More Than $16 Billion in 2004 Due to Auto Premium Rating Error
Annual Report From Quality Planning Corp. Shows That Faulty Data Used to Rate Vehicles Resulted in Increase Over Last Year's $15 Billion Loss SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6 -- Quality Planning Corporation (QPC), the Rating Integrity Solutions Company, today released its annual Premium Rating Error report. The report concludes ... Continue reading
Carfax and Autotrader.com Form Strategic Partnership
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize the Way Used Cars Will be Bought and Sold Online FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 6 -- Carfax, the pioneer of the vehicle history report, and AutoTrader.com, the #1 online automotive classified advertising company in the U.S., today announced they are entering into a new partnership. Th ... Continue reading
Car Security Industry in China is Booming
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23773) has announced the addition of Car Security in China and Taiwan to their offering. Mainland China is the world's fourth-biggest car producing country, and the third biggest in terms of domestic demand. In 2004, its ca ... Continue reading
Stevens goes to his second final of season at U.S. Nats
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK ROUND 18 OF 23 Race Dates: Sept. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS GOES TO HIS SECOND FINAL ROUND OF SEASON AT U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAP ... Continue reading
CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS DIVISION RETURNS SUNDAY; HARRIS, SASSELLI CLAIM WEEKEND DIRT WINS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 5, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-266 CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS DIVISION RETURNS SUNDAY; HARRIS, SASSELLI CLAIM WEEKEND DIRT WINS INDIANAPOLIS – Californians Alex Harris of Simi Valley and Chase Barber of Morgan Hill continue their season-long battle for California For ... Continue reading
Scelzi takes over Funny Carpoints lead at U.S. Nationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK ROUND 18 OF 23 Race Dates: Sept. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI TAKES OVER FUNNY CAR POINTS LEAD AT U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS (Sep ... Continue reading
Volvo's New Natural Gas Powered Bus Ordered
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 5, 2005; Volvo Buses has received its first bus order for the new gas engine, the Volvo 7700. Bernmobil in Switzerland has placed an order for 32 articulated buses, with an option for 39 more. Bernmobil is the local public transport company in the city of Bern. The company has decided to gradual ... Continue reading
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