Event will also Announce the AM General - General Motors Agreement What: Join AM General and GEP executives to discuss the strengths of the Optimizer 6500 solution to the Army's HMMWV(TM) repower initiatives. Learn about the new strategic alliance between AM General and GM. Date: October 4, 2005 Time: 10:30 a.m. Attend ... Continue reading
Survey: Windfall Profits Tax on Oil Companies Backed by Most Americans to Fund Alternative Energy Research Four Out of Five Want Detroit to Shift All Future U.S. Vehicles to Hybrid Technology; 40mpg.org/Civil Society Institute Poll Shows Major Impact of Energy Cost Crisis on Thinking of Americans Alarmed by high gasoli ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Dover Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge MBNA RacePoints 400- Dover International Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Cooking with Sterling Marlin: Marlin will be the featured guest on Dover Downs is Cooking this we ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Increased Attention to Tire Air Pressure
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 20 -- With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are making a conscious effort to maintain correct tire air pressure and thus contribute to their vehicle's fuel efficiency, a trend revealed by data from a recent survey by Uniroyal Tire. According to the survey commissioned by Uniroyal T ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2005--Thales, global innovator of GPS navigation and positioning solutions including the Magellan consumer line of GPS devices, today appointed Robert Shaw to lead its OEM sales efforts in the Western region of the United States. Shaw, a twenty-year veteran of the mobile technology indust ... Continue reading
Timken to Increase Seamless Tubing Prices, Add Natural Gas Surcharge
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Timken Corporation today announced price increases on seamless mechanical tubing products effective with shipments November 1, 2005 as follows: - Non-contract base prices will increase by 4 percent for all sizes and grades of carbon and alloy seamless tubing. - For all double and triple th ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: Prerace-McClenathan still watching Budweiser Shootout points
*Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * *CARRIER BOYZ RACING* *ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER* *CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER* *TODD SMITH - CREW CHIEF* *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 770-476-8477* *E-MAI ... Continue reading
CTS Automotive Receives``Excellent Launch Award'' From Toyota
ELKHART, Ind.--Sept. 20, 2005--CTS Corporation a global leader in the design and manufacture of automotive sensors, actuators and subsystems, was honored last week by Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) with an "Excellent Launch Award" for design, quality, and launch coordination of its Electronic Throttle ... Continue reading
Flow International Delays Filing Form 10-Q
KENT, Wash., Sept. 20 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today announced that it has been further delayed from filing its Form 10-Q for the fiscal 2006 first quarter ended July 31, 2005. On September 16, 2005, the Company filed a Form 12b-25 to exte ... Continue reading
LINWOOD, Pa.--Sept. 20, 2005-- Court Authorizes Payment of Employee Wages and Benefits, Payment to Vendors for Critical Post-Petition Goods and Services, and Other Actions to Allow Foamex's Business to Operate as Usual Foamex International Inc. announced today that it received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court fo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Exploring Sale of Engineered Products Business
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it is exploring the possible sale of the company's Engineered Products business. The company has engaged J. P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. as financial advisors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOG ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, September 20 -- Greg Turley, CEO and Founder of ETrawler (ArgusCarHire.com) and finalist in the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards will be profiled in a programme being broadcast by Sky Channel 101 as part of their coverage of the 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award ... Continue reading
Solutia Expands Therminol Manufacturing in China
New Facility Doubles Production Capacity for China's Leading Heat Transfer Fluids ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20 -- Solutia Therminol Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , has officially opened a new Therminol(R) heat transfer fluid manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, in a joint venture with Jiangs ... Continue reading
TomTom GO Personal Navigation Products now Available at Best Buy Stores Nationwide
CONCORD, Mass. and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 20 -- TomTom, a leading navigation solutions provider, and Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, announced that TomTom's award-winning GO line of personal navigation devices will now be available for customers at all Best Buy stores across the United States. ... Continue reading
Transbotics Appoints Robison to Board of Directors
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sept. 20, 2005--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced that its board of directors had increased the number of the whole board of directors by one and appointed Charles Robison, President of Chicago Pneumatic, a division of Atlas Copco AB, to the board, to hold office u ... Continue reading
GARY, Ind.--Sept. 20, 2005--US 1 Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:USOO) announced today that one of its subsidiaries, Cam Transport, has settled the previously reported $1.7 million jury verdict entered against it in a personal injury case entitled Bennnett vs. Ridgeway and Cam Transport pending in Allendale County, South Carol ... Continue reading
USW to Monitor Possible Sale of Goodyear's Engineered Products Division
Union will invoke "successorship clause" if any sale is considered PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20 -- The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that it plans to closely monitor Goodyear's exploration of its possible sale of the company's Engineered Products business. The USW represents 2,250 members at seven Goodyear engineer ... Continue reading
Win a Free Year of Professional Car Washes in International Carwash Association Sweepstakes
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -- Would you invite your friends to share a meal in your home without hiding the dirty dishes under the sink or stashing carelessly tossed clothes in the closet? Chances are, if you're like most folks, you tidy up before company crosses the threshold. So why do so many sports fans forget to wash their ... Continue reading
Race Champion Mark Thomas to Display Car at Russell Senate Office Building The National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association announce that Mark Thomas, 5-time International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Funny Car champion, will bring his ethanol-powered drag car to Capitol Hill Wednesday, September ... Continue reading
Visionary Vehicles Completes Inland U.S. Shipping and Transportation Distribution System
Distribution and Auto Service (DAS) is Awarded the Contract to Handle Inland North American Logistics for Transporting Visionary Vehicles Cars to All U.S. Visionary Vehicles Dealerships. NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Malcolm Bricklin, Founder and CEO of Visionary Vehicles LLC, and Per Arneberg, Vice Chairman of Visionary Vehic ... Continue reading
Subaru to Offer Limited Edition 2006 Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B Model
- New spec.B limited to 500 numbered units - First time offered in the United States - Navigation system standard CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 20 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has introduced the Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B performance sedan and will offer just 500 of these special cars for model year 2006. Previously only offered in ... Continue reading
GM Prevails Bricklin's Visionary Vehicles Will Not Use "Chery" Name in US
DETROIT September 20, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Visionary Vehicles founder Malcolm Bricklin said on Tuesday that he will not market cars from Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co. in the United States under the Chery name because of objections from General Motors Corp. GM has threatened le ... Continue reading
Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Frankfurt Auto Show has featured several Chinese models, sparking conversation about Chinese cars and their future in the global marketplace. An article in The Detroit News said the Chinese threat is “reflected mainly in the heightened urgen ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Teams Up With Shaq for Hurricane Katrina Relief
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 20 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that Diamond Powersports' CEO, Pierre Elliott teamed up with Miami Heat's 12-time All Star center, Shaquille O'Neal, to coordinate collections for Hurricane Katrina refugees. Joining the relief efforts, Pierre's daughter ... Continue reading
PowerLinx Rear Vision Now Offered by RV Maker New Horizons, Inc.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Sept. 20, 2005--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX) is pleased to announce that New Horizons Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of recreational vehicles, is offering PowerLinx PowerLine Vision Systems rear vision cameras on their built-to-order fifth-wheel coaches. New Horizons' custom design approach a ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Chief Financial Officer
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 20 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announces the appointment of Jeffrey A. Williams as its Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2005. Mr. Williams is succeeding Mark D. Slusser, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, who is retiring effective September 30, 2005. Mr. Williams earned a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24529) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Automotive Coatings to their offering. China's demand for automotive coatings has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production an ... Continue reading
TROY COUGHLIN WINS FIRST NMCA RACE (NMCA/JEG'S)
National Muscle Car Association South Georgia Motorsports Park Valdosta, GA Sept. 16-18th Troy Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order Chevy Cavalier Denso Pro Street Troy Coughlin Wins Troy Coughlin won his first NMCA event in Denso Pro Street from the No. 2 position. The event was held in Valdosta, GA at South Georgia Motorsport ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Powers School Bus Transportation with Mercedes-Benz 900 Medium-Duty Engine
DETROIT, Sept. 20 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) supports the local economy and school transportation across the United States with its Mercedes-Benz 900 medium-duty diesel engine, featured in Thomas Built School buses. Detroit Diesel and Freightliner LLC recently announced that U.S. assembly of the MBE 900 will b ... Continue reading
* Industry veteran James Stano is appointed President of Capital Services * New team has responsibility for managing diverse $4 billion portfolio FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 20 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC has appointed James E. Stano as President and Managing Director of the company's Capital Servi ... Continue reading
Domestic Automakers Find U.S. Supply Chain Immature for Hybrid Production - Duh
Washington DC September 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that with more customers expected to move toward fuel-efficient vehicles due to high gas prices and environmental concerns, GM, Ford, and Chrysler are planning for a hybrid “shoot-out.” But to stay on pace with U.S. demand for hybrids, Detroit ... Continue reading
GearHead News From Holley Performance Products
Issue 1 Welcome to the first edition of Holley GearHeadT News! Holley GearHead news is exclusively for enthusiasts like you who want to know what's news at Holley. Each edition will give you the latest on new products, specials, and tech as well as ask for your input on new product ideas. We hope you enjoy! Current Spe ... Continue reading
Autobytel IR Executive Jennifer Klein Tapped for Key Post on NIRI
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2005--Jennifer Klein, Vice President of Investor Relations for Autobytel Inc. , was named Director of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) -- Orange County chapter. NIRI is the preeminent investor relations organization in the country. Klein is Vice President of Irvine-based Autoby ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Preparing for U.S. Vehicles to Require Pedestrian Safety Standards
DRAPER, Utah--Sept. 20, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced they expect the new pedestrian safety standards recently mandated in Europe and Japan are likely to be required for U.S. vehicles, and industry experts agree. "Pedestrian safety is a major concern among automotive manufacturers as ... Continue reading
BRITISH SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX 2006 DATE ANNOUNCED
It’s the news all British speedway fans have been waiting for, June 3rd is confirmed as the date for the 2006 FIM FIAT Vans British Speedway Grand Prix. It will be the world championship’s sixth consecutive year at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and tickets are on sale with immediate effect. John Postle ... Continue reading
* Regional fan favorite Damian Hurtado to Open Show * Tens of Thousands of Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Have Registered For Free on www.fusionflashconcerts.com for 'Insider' Details on Free, Secret Concerts by Yellowcard, Wallflowers, Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Staind and Pete Yorn. The Artist: Latino rhythm & bl ... Continue reading
Synergy Racing is Newest XPEL Dealer
SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 20, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- 15 Class Wins, 50 In-Class Podium Finishes -- Team Drivers Include Brent Martini and Kelly Collins XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today the appointment of Synergy Racing as an XPEL Product Dealer. Founded in 1969 as G&W Motorwerks, and ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Provides Updates on Gary Blast Furnace Rebuild and Third Quarter Business Conditions
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20 -- United States Steel Corporation reported today that, based upon the updated rebuild schedule for the No. 14 blast furnace at Gary Works, the furnace is expected to be available for start-up in early December. Following prescribed start-up procedures after such a major rebuild, the furnace should ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson Dover 200 Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Dover 200-Dover International Speedway Advance No. 41 TEAM FACTS: * Busch Series Points Standings: Reed Sorenson's seventh-place finish at Richmond International Raceway elevat ... Continue reading
ABI Research Opens New York City Office
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Sept. 20, 2005--Leading technology market researcher ABI Research has announced the opening of a new office in New York City. "Although our global headquarters are located in Oyster Bay, a suburb of New York, we felt it was important to establish a presence in the heart of one of the world's great fin ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Sept. 20, 2005--Attunity , the strategic Enterprise Integration Platform of choice for large organizations looking to implement real time and on-demand data and information integration, announced today that JM Family Enterprises, the 15th largest privately held company in the United States and a reco ... Continue reading
AuctionCities.com Engages Automotive Auction and Fleet Management Expert
Lionel L. Freitas will Architect AuctionCities.com Automotive Marketplace to further enrich functionality and user experience VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 20 -- AuctionCities.com, Inc. , the originator of "Micro-auctioning", local geography focused online auctions; today announced that Lionel L. Freitas, an automotive consu ... Continue reading
Freescale Chief Financial Officer to present at the Bank of America Investment Conference
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 20, 2005--Alan Campbell, chief financial officer of Freescale Semiconductor will speak about the company at the Bank of America 35th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. PDT. The presentation will be webcast live and be accessible via Freescale's inve ... Continue reading
Freescale's i.MX21 Processor Selected for ''World's Smallest Windows CE.Net(TM) PDA Phone''
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 20, 2005--Size is an important design element, especially when you want to develop a harmonica-size mobile phone that delivers laptop-size functionality and performance for enterprise and entertainment applications. To achieve the critical balance between size and performance, Oswin Technology, an ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. Announces Tender Offer
OWOSSO, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today announced an offer to purchase any and all of the Company's outstanding shares of $0.01 par value common stock at $1.00 per share, effective Sept. 21, 2005. The offer is subject to the conditions as set forth in the Company's Offer to P ... Continue reading
CHICAGO and ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 20, 2005--At its annual Global Client Forum in Orlando, FL, SSA Global(TM) , a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that hundreds of new and existing customers worldwide are implementing SSA ERP LX or SSA ERP LN to take advantage of the advance ... Continue reading
Paul McCartney New Release Featured in Lexus Hybrid Ad
McCartney's New Release 'Fine Line' in RX 400h Spot, Part of Sponsorship Which Includes Donation of One-of-a-Kind McCartney-Themed Signature Edition RX 400h to Adopt-a-Minefield TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 20 -- A new Lexus television spot features the music from Paul McCartney's just-released CD "Chaos And Creation In The ... Continue reading
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Sept. 20 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced that it has completed the developmental phase of its non-pneumatic [no-air] temporary/spare passenger car tire and is now in the process of delivering production quality prototype tires to the automotive industry for additional testi ... Continue reading
Secret Audi Hybrid Concept Goes Public in Frankfurt
LONDON, September 20 -- - With photos - New Q7 SUV Combining Petrol and Electric Power Surprises the Crowds at the International Motor Show - Q7 concept study combining a 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine with electric power unveiled at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt - Could become a production reality by 2008 ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Not long ago, the adjectives that best described a Volvo were nearly any but ``stylish'' and ``sporty.'' ``Boxy''? Yes. ``Safe''? Almost by definition. But Volvos were an acquired taste, perhaps the automotive equivalent of that Swedish delicacy, pickled herring. ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, California, September 20 -- - Una automotriz alemana duplicará el despliegue de WhereNet durante el año 2005 mientras continua con su lanzamiento internacional; el sistema de ubicación de vehículos acelera y permite mayor flexibilidad en la producción de autos de marca premium hechos a pedido WhereNet ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Kalifornien, September 20 -- - Deutscher Automobilhersteller wird 2005 WhereNet-Implementierungen verdoppeln, und weltweite Marktübernahme hält an; Fahrzeugstandortbestimmungssystem verbessert Flexibilität und beschleunigt Fertigung von sondergefertigten Luxusautos WhereNet Corp., führender Entwickler ... Continue reading
German Automobile Manufacturer to Double WhereNet Deployments in 2005 as Worldwide Rollout Continues; Vehicle Location System Enhances Flexibility and Expedites Production of Custom-Ordered, Premium-Brand Automobiles SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 20 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and mana ... Continue reading
Volvofinans Uses Cognos BI to Drive Sales Operations
-- Efficient use of customer data with Cognos PowerPlay and Cognos ReportNet -- BURLINGTON, Mass. and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 20 -- The Volvofinans Group, an authorized credit market company jointly owned by Ford and the Swedish Volvo dealers, has invested in solutions for reporting and analysis from Cognos , the worl ... Continue reading
VIP Auction Package available from Michael Andretti Foundation
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
Revolutionary Safeguard Child Seat Launched at Prestigious DEMOfall 2005 Technology Conference
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. & WESTFIELD, Ind.--Sept. 20, 2005--Today at the annual DEMOfall 2005 conference, SafeGuard, a division of IMMI, announced the SafeGuard Child Seat, a revolutionary breakthrough in child seat safety. Through cutting-edge technology, superior testing and sophisticated design features, SafeGuard o ... Continue reading
New Moulded Skin Used for the First Time in Series Production of Instrument Panels
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 20 -- - High-Quality Surface Through Innovative Technology Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is now employing a new RIM technology to manufacture the instrument panel of a medium-segment vehicle. This new proc ... Continue reading
2005 Company Profile for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Released
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24485) has announced the addition of Honda Motor Co Ltd: 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. This new company profile on Honda is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute- ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $17 Million Order for Individual Body Armor Outer Tactical Vests
Adds $48.2 Million in Additional Options for 2006 - 2007 Delivery JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law-enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of a contract modificati ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Increases Cash Offer to Acquire domnick hunter group plc
CLEVELAND--Sept. 20, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has increased its cash offer from its previous August 26 offer for the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of domnick hunter group plc. The directors of domnick hunter unanimously recommended that all domnick hu ... Continue reading
--With the high price of gas, consumers want more fuel-efficient SUV's. General Motors is answering that call with a redesign of the popular Chevy Tahoe for 2007. The new model has been comprehensively re-engineered with a new small block V-8 engine that enables better fuel economy, yet delivers more power. Radio News ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles to Face Competition from Diesel Powertrains
Greater Cost Efficiencies Essential to Fuel Uptake of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles LONDON, September 20 -- Research into hybrid and electric vehicles is reaching an all time high in Europe, with most companies in the automotive industry working towards developing their own versions of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) th ... Continue reading
Keep Your Eyes on the Road and Your Hands on the Wheel
--Do you talk and drive at the same time? If you do, better keep your hands on the wheel. Starting October 1st, Connecticut becomes the latest state to ban hand-held mobile phone use while driving. People can still use their cell phone -- but must use a hands-free device, like a headset, if they want to talk. Radio New ... Continue reading
SEEBURGER Technology Will Replace Legacy System at All 17 Modine Plants in U.S. ATLANTA, Sept. 20 -- SEEBURGER Inc. today announced an agreement to supply its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology and SAP-based implementation services to all 17 North American locations of Modine Manufacturing Company , a Tier 1 ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles to Face Competition from Diesel Powertrains
LONDON, September 20 -- - Greater Cost Efficiencies Essential to Fuel Uptake of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Research into hybrid and electric vehicles is reaching an all time high in Europe, with most companies in the automotive industry working towards developing their own versions of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2005--ZAP (PCX:ZP), announced today that it has concluded an agreement for a $425 million revolving financing facility with Surge Capital II, LLC that could be used to import SMART cars and other advanced transportation vehicles for its dealers. This new facility would give ZAP the ability ... Continue reading
Smashfest '05 & Newberry Community Fair at SSP on Saturday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monster Truck, Xtreme Motorcycle Jumper, Demolition Derbies and More at SSP’ s Smashfest ’05 on Saturday, September 24 NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (September 20, 2005) – On Saturday, September 24, the Susquehanna Speedway Park ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, California, September 20 -- - German Automobile Manufacturer to Double WhereNet Deployments in 2005 as Worldwide Rollout Continues; Vehicle Location System Enhances Flexibility and Expedites Production of Custom-Ordered, Premium-Brand Automobiles WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for trackin ... Continue reading
VALUABLE EARL'S POINTS UP FOR GRABS AT ELDORA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER This weekend's "4-Crown Nationals" at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway will have a profound effect on the 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifier Championships, with valuable points available for three series. The event will conclude the battle for the Earl' ... Continue reading
WYSONG HEADED FOR INDIANAPOLIS IN JANUARY!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-284 Jimmy Wysong of Salt Lake City, Utah will be celebrated as the 2005 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Champion when USAC presents its 50th "Champions Night" National Awards function in Indianapolis next January ... Continue reading
HANSEN EYES ORANGE SHOW REPEAT SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-283 Garratt Hansen of Manhattan Beach, Calif. may have the inside track to victory when the USAC Western Midget Car Series returns to the Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino, Calif. this Saturday. Hansen, currently sixth in the standings ... Continue reading
WILLIAMS EXTENDS CRA LEAD WITH PAS VICTORY SERIES HEADS TO MANZANITA SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-282 Rip Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. extended his lead in the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series points standings Saturday night at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, winning the 30-lap feature on the half-mile dirt oval. He heads for ... Continue reading
COONS CONTINUES PURSUIT OF WISE IN THIS WEEKEND'S "4-CROWN NATIONALS"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-281 Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. has thrust himself into the chase for the 2005 USAC National Midget Championship as a result of recent successes. He continues his pursuit of series point leader Josh Wise this weekend as the series comp ... Continue reading
TRIO TARGETS "4-CROWN" AS PIVOTAL RACE IN BATTLE FOR USAC'S 2005 NATIONAL SPRINT CAR TITLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-280 This weekend's Silver Anniversary "4-Crown Nationals" at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio showcases one of the most hotly-contested championships in recent USAC history. A trio of drivers have tossed the USAC Valvoline N ... Continue reading
MARTZ CONTINUES CHARGE TOWARD TITLE THIS WEEKEND AT LAKEVILLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-286 MARTZ CONTINUES CHARGE TOWARD TITLE THIS WEEKEND AT LAKEVILLE INDIANAPOLIS – Tate Martz of Rushville, Ind. continues his quest for a repeat title this weekend as the Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series heads to Lakeville Speedway ... Continue reading
HARRIS, CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS MIDGETS CONTINUE TITLE ASSAULT AT ORANGE SHOW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-287 HARRIS, CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS MIDGETS CONTINUE TITLE ASSAULT AT ORANGE SHOW INDIANAPOLIS – Alex Harris of Simi Valley, Calif. leads a tight five-way battle for supremacy into Saturday’s California Ford Focus Pavement Mid ... Continue reading
News From David Powers Motorsports 84 Lumber/Valvoline / Mac Tools For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (832) 252-8770 or (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Don't Mess With Texas 'Hot Rod' Fuller Battles to Regain Top 10 Points Standings HOUSTON, TX 9/19/05 This week ... Continue reading
After 11 Years, Dodge Neon Reaches the End of the Road; Will Be Replaced by Dodge Caliber
DETROIT September 19, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that after 11 years, Chrysler Group plans to end production of its spunky, low-priced Dodge Neon this week to make way for a sleek replacement. The last Neon is scheduled to roll off the line with little fanfare Friday at Chrysler's plant in Belvide ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- September 23 Racing Program
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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 10th ANNUAL INDIANA SUPER STOCK & UMP MODIFIED NATIONALS Top Ten Points Awards Will Be Presented For Both Classes (Bloomingt ... Continue reading
Apple Expo: Harman Kardon(R) Introduces Car Audio Solution for the iPod(R)
PARIS, September 19 -- Picture is available: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?nr=726867 Harman Kardon, a leading provider of audio products for the home, computer and automotive industries, unveiled the European version of Harman Kardon Drive + Play, an integrated iPod docking system specifically designed for autom ... Continue reading
COMPTON, Calif.--Sept. 19, 2005--Belkin's existing line of iPod accessories include devices that are both compatible with the iPod nano and are available in both black and white colors, such as the TuneCast(TM) II (F8V3080 and F8V3080-APL) and Auto Kit for iPod(R) (F8V7058-APL and F8V7058-APL-BLK). These products are w ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive to Webcast Presentation at Bank of America 35th Annual Investment Conference
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 19, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , will webcast its management presentation at the Bank of America 35th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005. The webcast begins at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time and will run approximately 60 minutes including a ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that United Solar Ovonic, its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tianjin Jinneng Investment Company (TJIC) to form a joint venture to establish a 25-megawatt (MW) thin-film triple- ... Continue reading
Tyler Brown wins at Sunset Speedway
For immediate release; September 19, 2005 Tyler Brown wins at Sunset Speedway Tyler Brown collects heat race win in series finale for 4B Racing SUNSET SPEEDWAY, STROUD ONTARIO Assante Dodge Intrepid driver Tyler Brown had a 'career' night going into the feature of the final Ontario Pro Challenge Series race of the year ... Continue reading
3VR Security Previews New Motion Analytics with 3.0 Product Release
SAN FRANCISCO--Sept. 19, 2005-- With the Ability to Detect Abandoned Objects, Scene Changes, and Motion Direction; Import Jpegs to the Database; and Track Movement, 3VR's 3.0 Release is the Best Intelligent Video Solution Available 3VR Security, Inc., developers of the world's first Intelligent Video Management System, ... Continue reading
WHAT: Woolwine will read AAA's new color storybook, developed with the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE), to K-2 students at Fountain Elementary. "What's Right for Me?" features Sammy the Squirrel and brings the booster seat message directly to young children. Less than half of a ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Sept. 19, 2005-- Newest Ballast Design Addresses Expected European Automotive 'Daylight Headlight' Regulations Fairchild Semiconductor's Global Power Resource(TM) Design Center in Germany recently completed designs enabling automobile manufacturers to meet the proposed European daytime headlight ... Continue reading
GEICO Adjuster Comes to the Rescue of Petey and Hyde After Katrina Pays Visit
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 19 -- Eric Ronzo didn't have a rescue operation in mind when he set out from New Hampshire recently to assess auto damage losses from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans as a senior adjuster for GEICO. But Petey and Hyde, if they could talk, would tell you they were mighty glad to see him, and they defi ... Continue reading
Get the Latest 2005 Company Profile for Visteon Corporation Today
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 19, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24484) has announced the addition of Visteon Corporation 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. Visteon Corporation is a major supplier of automotive systems, modules, and components to vehicle makers and the af ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Expansion to Western United States
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Sept. 19, 2005--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the recent expansion to the Western United States. The Company's western operation is based in Phoenix, Arizona with future plans to expand to other western markets. The Company now has eight regional operating centers plus its corporate headquar ... Continue reading
Kontos Kommentary and Indexes for August
Attached please find the August Kontos Kommentary and supporting charts which is being posted on our website www.adesainc.com <http://www.adesainc.com/> . Sincerely, Susan Susan North Industry Analyst 317-249-4251 800-923-3725 DISCLAIMER: The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Donates $25,000 to the Kids Unlimited, ''Raise the Roof'' Campaign
MEDFORD, Ore.--Sept. 19, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. . Lithia Motors management announced today that the company would be giving $25,000 to the Kids Unlimited "Raise the Roof" Campaign. Jeff DeBoer, Chief Financial Officer for Lithia commented, "Kids Unlimited is a very worthy organization, right here in our own communit ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Keeps Pedestrians Safe
Mercedes Keeps Pedestrians Safe Posted by eMercedesBenz on September 19, 2005 at 9:00 AM CST We all know the feeling - it's 10:00 at night, you've just finished a month-long project at work that has caused you many sleepless nights. As you venture home on the dark, winding road that leads to your house, what happens? T ... Continue reading
Midas Presentation at C L King Conference Available on Webcast
ITASCA, Ill.--Sept. 19, 2005--The presentation by Midas, Inc. , at the C L King "Best Ideas" Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in New York will be available real time via webcast from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. EDT. The presentation by Alan D. Feldman, Midas' president and chief executive officer, and William M. Guzik, senior v ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 19, 2005--The law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP announces that a class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired $1-2/3 par value common stock (the "common stock") and/or debt securities of the General Motors Corporation ("GM" or the "Comp ... Continue reading
Miller Appointed Vice President / General Manager Brillion Iron Works
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Sept. 19, 2005--Accuride Corporation recently announced that it has appointed Mike Miller to Vice President / General Manager of Brillion Iron Works. Brillion, a subsidiary of Accuride Corporation, operates one of the largest and most versatile iron foundries in the United States. Since late 2004, Mil ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas--Sept. 19, 2005--Representatives from Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today presented the Salvation Army with a check for more than $27,000 and a truckload of donated goods from Nissan employees across the country. The donated money and goods will help victims of Hurricane Katrina who have temporarily re ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Newman, Pedregon Capture First Wins of Their Seasons Moorpark, Calif. - (September 19, 2005) Flyin’ Ryan Newma ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Sept. 19 -- Sauer-Danfoss Inc., listed on the NYSE and Frankfurt's prime standard exchange , today announced that it is seeking approval from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to delist its shares while maintaining its primary listing in New York. The company's analysis of its share trading volumes at the exchanges ... Continue reading
Thales Navigation Provides Assistance in Aftermath of Katrina
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Sept. 19, 2005--Thales Navigation, its professional products and Magellan(R) consumer business, provided hundreds of GPS units to search and rescue teams, government agencies, and local authorities in the Gulf Coast region. In addition, Thales donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross. "The loss of ... Continue reading
Rookie of the Year award to Holgate Motorsports Brad LeLiever in Ontario Pro Challenge
For immediate release; September 19, 2005 Rookie of the Year award to Holgate Motorsports Brad LeLiever in Ontario Pro Challenge Barrie Honda/Georgian Pontiac//Thermoseal Industries Monte Carlo finishes a strong seventh in final points. SUNSET SPEEDWAY, STROUD, ONTARIO In front of a home crowd, Holgate Motorsports was ... Continue reading
Nissan Seeks to Continue Winning Tradition at 2005 SCCA Runoffs
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 19, 2005--With as many as 47 drivers competing in 14 different Nissan models, among the nearly 700 entrants, Nissan has high hopes for the 2005 Sport Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs(R) presented by Kohler at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Lexington, Ohio, Sept. 19-25 ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announcement
HONG KONG, Sept. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) ANNOUNCEMENT APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS The board of directors (the "Boar ... Continue reading
KS Bearings and Miba Bearings Form Joint Venture
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 19 -- Kolbenschmidt Pierburg's KS Bearings division and Miba Bearings US LLC have created a 50-50 joint-venture company in Indiana to produce materials that are needed to manufacture plain bearings for the automobile and commercial vehicle industries. Headquartered in Greensburg, Ind., Advanced ... Continue reading
Motley Rice Files Product Liability Suit Against Ford Motor Company for Defective Ford Mustang
MT. PLEASANT, S.C.--Sept. 19, 2005--Nationally known law firm, Motley Rice LLC, together with Egerton & Associates P.A. of Greensboro, N.C., today announced the filing of a negligence and products liability claim against Ford Motor Company and Cloniger Ford, Inc. of Salisbury, N.C. The suit was filed on September 9, 20 ... Continue reading
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