Motion Industries Announces Executive Management Changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Oct. 6, 2005--Motion Industries, North America's largest distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, is pleased to announce that Tom Miller and Bob Summerlin will each be promoted to the position of Executive Vice President for Motion Industries, Inc. Tom Miller wil ... Continue reading
Why Not H2 ICE? The Auto Channel Asks GM
LONDON, Oct 6, 2005; Stuart Penson writing dor Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is committed to building low-pollution cars which run on hydrogen but cost and design challenges mean commercial production is still about a decade away, the company said on Thursday. The world's biggest carmaker aims to have in p ... Continue reading
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Oct. 6, 2005--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced that its operating results for the first quarter will be released on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, after the market close. Senior management will host an analysts conference call to review first quarter operating results at 10:30 am CT on Thursday, Octobe ... Continue reading
Maxcor Completes Purchase of ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting Group
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- Maxcor, Inc., in partnership with Silver Point Finance, LLC announced today that it completed the purchase of ThyssenKrupp's MetalCutting Group. The MetalCutting Group is comprised of Cross Huller with sites in Germany, England, the USA, Brazil and Korea; Huller Hille and Hessapp in Germany; Witzig ... Continue reading
The Wrangler(R) Brand's Ride With Dale Jr. Fetches $42,100
Dale Earnhardt Foundation awards 100 percent of the winning bid to the American Red Cross GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 6 -- After spending seven days at the top of eBay's "Most Watched" list, the opportunity to ride shotgun with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., sponsored by the Wrangler(R) brand, went for $42,100 with 100 percent of the ... Continue reading
World Forum for Motor Museums Comes to Detroit
DETROIT, Oct. 5 -- MotorCities National Heritage Area will host the 2005 World Forum for Motor Museums October 9-14 in Detroit where automotive museum curators from more than a dozen countries and across the United States will converge. Themed "Motor Museums Today: Preserving the Past and Adapting to a Changing World," ... Continue reading
2006 Saleen Models Continue Extreme Performance Boosting Horsepower and Igniting Passion
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- California International Auto Show: Saleen Inc., the high-performance specialty automobile manufacturer, announced today that all 2006 Saleen models now come with more horsepower under the hood and additional performance for car enthusiasts. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051005 ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and Univision.com Expand Exclusive Partnership
Industry Leaders Team on New Vehicle Resource for Hispanics ATLANTA, Oct. 5 -- AutoTrader.com, the #1 online automotive classified advertising company in the U.S., and Univision Online, Inc., the interactive division of Univision Communications Inc. , today announced the expansion of their successful partnership. The t ... Continue reading
California International Auto Show Debuts New Vehicles at First Show of 2006 North American Season
Announcements From General Motors, Dodge, Ford Motor Company and Volvo Highlight Full Day of Worldwide, North American and West Coast Launches ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Southern California's premiere auto show, the California International Auto Show (CIAS), debuted an exciting lineup of new vehicle launches, including ... Continue reading
--Whether it's carrying a lot of passengers or large cargo, many of us have gotten used to the variety of functions that SUVs offer. Now, manufacturers are putting those same kinds of functions and features into smaller vehicles. A video report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to http://www ... Continue reading
Denver Auto Parts Store Owner Selected 2006 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
ATLANTA--Oct. 5, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Michael G. Akens the 2006 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Akens, who co-owns Bookcliff Auto Parts, Inc. in Grand Junction, Colorado with his wife, Donna, is the seventh individual to receive this ... Continue reading
MINNETONKA, Minn. & SINDELFINGEN, Germany--Oct. 5, 2005--The European automotive industry is looking to electronics and entertainment devices to differentiate their new models, according to Telematics Research Group (TRG), a US and Germany-based automotive research company. TRG dispatched its researchers at the recentl ... Continue reading
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Pep Boys Announces Management Appointments
PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 5, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the following reallocation of responsibilities within its management team. Larry Stevenson, Chairman and CEO, said, "In response to the weak sales performance of our Service Center op ... Continue reading
Stanford Racing Team Robot 'Stanley' Named DARPA Grand Challenge Finalist
Stanley Heads to October 8 Primm, NV Desert Competition STANFORD, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Stanley, the Stanford Racing Team's entry into the upcoming Grand Challenge race of robot cars, emerged from qualifying events this past week with a squeaky clean driving record. In four runs on three two-mile courses designed to test t ... Continue reading
Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program Gains Momentum
-- Company's record-setting sales and brand reliability a catalyst for the program -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 5 -- Going on a decade of annual sales records and with an amazing ninety-six percent of all Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years still on the road today(1), Subaru is rolling out a new certified pre-owned ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Third Quarter 2005 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 5 -- Tenneco Automotive plans to issue its third quarter 2005 earnings news release before the market opens on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarte ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Reports Record August Results
ATLANTA--Oct. 4, 2005--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTC BB: ASAM.OB), today announced its financial results for the month of August, 2005, and year-to-date through the first eight months of 2005. Total premium production controlled by its MGA/carrier and its owned retail agencies was $10,616,054 for Augu ... Continue reading
National Robot Safety Conference XVII Highlights OSHA, New Developments in Robot Safety Standards
YPSILANTI, Mich.--Oct. 4, 2005--This year, OSHA has two speakers at the National Robot Safety Conference XVII in Ypsilanti, Michigan (Metro Detroit). Compliance Officer, Aaron Priddy, leads a Machine Tool Safety workshop, and John Washam of OSHA leads a session on how the robot safety standard is applied by this agency ... Continue reading
Westport Innovations Inc. Appoints New Director
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 4, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that its Board of Directors has been expanded to seven members with the appointment of Mr. Henry F. (Barney) Bauermeister Jr. Mr. Bauermeister has also been appointed as a member of the Westport Audit Committee. Mr. Bauermeis ... Continue reading
Saleen Presents Cool Tops for Hot Cars
Now Introducing for 2006 - Saleen Scenic Roof & Saleen Speedster ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- California International Auto Show: Saleen Inc., the specialty automobile manufacturer that puts the Power In The Hands Of A Few, presents Saleen Cool Tops. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051005/LAW095LOGO) The Coo ... Continue reading
Lexus GX 470 Wins Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com 2006 Best Resale Value Award
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The Lexus GX 470 was honored today by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com with a 2006 Best Resale Value Award. The luxury utility vehicle earned a Best Resale Value: Top 10 Award as one of the top-10 leaders in projected resale value overall, regardless of segment. Lexus Vice President Sales and Deal ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Say They Assist Buyers in Reducing Vehicle Depreciation
KBB Identifies Features That Help Resale Value, Names 2006 Models With Best Resale Value ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- While most car buyers today consider sticker price one of the most significant numbers when choosing a new vehicle, the editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com recommend that shoppers consider a number they ... Continue reading
Microheat Marks 10th Anniversary of HotShot Windshield De-Icing System
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 5, 2005--This fall marks the 10th anniversary of the invention of HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, according to Microheat, Inc., which developed and manufactures the product. HotShot is the first product in 75 years to solve the problem of frozen ... Continue reading
A Company Profile of Saint-Gobain Group 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 5, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25216) has announced the addition of Saint-Gobain Group 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. Saint-Gobain Group, headquartered at London, UK, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint Gobain. It operate ... Continue reading
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Oct. 5, 2005--The upcoming Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) features a dynamic list of speakers for marketing and communications professionals in the automotive and heavy duty supplier industry. The conference is set for Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Southfield ... Continue reading
Carbiz Inc. Announces Convertible Debenture Financing
SARASOTA, Fla.--Oct. 5, 2005--Carl Ritter, chief executive officer of Carbiz Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZ) ("Carbiz"), announced today that Carbiz has closed a non-brokered convertible debenture financing pursuant to which a total of $809,119 (Cdn), or $690,318 (U.S.), principle amount of debentures were issued. Proceeds from ... Continue reading
Chrysler Club Championship Regional Tournament Swings Into Action in Michigan
* Amateur golfers from Michigan to compete in regional play for spot in the finals to become a national amateur champion * Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Junior Golf Association * Chrysler to offer test drives of its top products to golf participants and spectators WHAT: Amate ... Continue reading
20th Annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Ennis, Texas (October 6, 2005) * After a stellar No.1 qualifier in Joliet, Ill. this past weekend, Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Ad ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Appoints New General Counsel
PHOENIX--Oct. 5, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., one of the largest automotive parts and accessories retailers in the United States, announced the appointment of Ms. Randi Morrison as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Ms. Morrison reports to the Company's President and Chief ... Continue reading
- Dodge Nitro will be the brand's first mid-size SUV, completing the Dodge brand's current lineup of cars, minivans, trucks, commercial vehicles and full-size SUV - Dodge Nitro and Caliber concept vehicles demonstrate Dodge's future plan to attract a new set of buyers to competitive global market segments ANAHEIM, Cali ... Continue reading
EXX INC Subsidiary Acquires Assets of a Manufacturer of Vinyl Wallcoverings
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced that on October 4, 2005, a wholly owned subsidiary of EXX INC acquired substantially all of the assets of Sellers and Josephson, Inc., an Englewood, New Jersey manufacturer of vinyl wallcoverings. The assets were acquired through a bankru ... Continue reading
FLOW International Appoints Douglas Fletcher VP & CFO
KENT, Wash., Oct. 5 -- FLOW International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today announced the appointment of Douglas P. Fletcher as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Fletcher will oversee all of FLOW's financial functions from the company's headquarters in K ... Continue reading
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Oct. 5, 2005--GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services announced today it signed an agreement on Oct. 4, 2005, to work with Denny Hecker's Walden/Rosedale Leasing (Walden Leasing) headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minn. to provide rental car companies with leasing and loan products that address the uniq ... Continue reading
Goodyear To Launch New Airship
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today it plans to launch a new airship in the spring of 2006 to be deployed to its Pompano Beach, Florida operation. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The new airship has been in production for the past two years as a previou ... Continue reading
IHRA Harold Martin Pre Race: Martin Ready to Wrap Up 2005 with Rockingham Win
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: 10th Annual IHRA World Finals, the final event of the 12-race, 2005 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location: Rockingham ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 5, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that optimizes traffic flow and enhances driver safety, today announced that the company and its regional distributor, Interprovincial Traffic Services Ltd. (ITS), were recently awarded two significant orders f ... Continue reading
Jeg hoping to have another fast weekend (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA O'Reilly Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, TX Oct 7-9, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Pre Race Release Jeg hoping to have another fast weekend Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin returns to the Texas Motorplex as the quickest and f ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 4, 2005--Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. , has updated its Carrier Management solution to include support for the new Hours of Service (HOS) regulations issued in August 2005 by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Names Patrick Terveer National Sales Manager for Holiday Rambler Motorized
COBURG, Ore., Oct. 5 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , a leader in high-end motorhomes, trailers and fifth wheel towables, announced today that it has hired Patrick Terveer as National Sales Manager for Holiday Rambler Motorized. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) "Pat has an extensive background ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2005--Thales Navigation, creators of Hertz(R) NeverLost(R) and global provider of Magellan Consumer GPS products, announced today the new color, touch-screen Magellan RoadMate 800, a portable vehicle navigation system with integrated battery power, a music player and photo viewer. The Magel ... Continue reading
New Samsung i730 In-Vehicle Mounting Solution by ProClip USA
MADISON, Wis.--Oct. 4, 2005--ProClip USA expands their line of device holders to include the new Samsung i730. ProClip vehicle mounts easily attached to the vehicles dashboard or console, and can be self-installed in seconds. Once the vehicle mount is in place, a custom designed device holder is attached to provide a p ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Completes Rollout of Reflexis Task Management Solution in 10 Weeks
NORWOOD, Mass.--Oct. 5, 2005--Reflexis Systems Inc., the leader in workforce management software, has completed the companywide implementation of the Reflexis Task Management solution for The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain. Reflexis task management h ... Continue reading
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.--Oct. 4, 2005--Raytech Corporation announced today that it has completed the previously announced closing of its former corporate office located in Shelton, Connecticut. Raytech's corporate office is now located at: Raytech Corporation 711 Tech Drive Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 (765) 359-2882 Ray ... Continue reading
Re-Evaluate Auto Insurance During Six Life Transitions, Advises Auto Insurance Planners
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Oct. 4, 2005--When should you re-evaluate your auto insurance coverage? There are six major steps in life that really require a thorough review of insurance, says Sean Denny of www.AutoInsurancePlanners.com. Those six major events are: moving, getting married, buying a home, buying a new car, having chi ... Continue reading
San Francisco to Demonstrate Next Generation Westport HPDI Truck Technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 5, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) today announced a new agreement and expanded commitment from the City of San Francisco and Norcal Waste Systems Inc., the city's refuse collection, recycling and transfer company, to demonstrate and deploy Westport's most advanced natural ga ... Continue reading
SatCon Launches New Standardized Product Line of Low Cost Linear Regulators
BOSTON--Oct. 5, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) today announced that SatCon Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary and a designer and manufacturer of high reliability electronic components has launched a new product line of standardized, low cost linear regulators that will be used as power conditioning equipmen ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 5, 2005--Teres Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced that it has signed six new credit union customers. With combined assets of more than two billion dollars the new clients join the more than 35 other ... Continue reading
Subaru Supports Oregon Humane Society Annual Telethon
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will support the 2005 Oregon Humane Society (OHS) Annual Telethon for the Animals broadcast live on KOIN News Channel 6, Oct. 8, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "We are so pleased and excited to be a pa ... Continue reading
Three New Lean Production Workshops Benefit Manufacturers in the Southeast
BROOKLINE, Mass., Oct. 5 -- A new workshop on product development and two on lean logistics are among nine being presented Dec. 6-8 in Jacksonville, FL by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) as part of regional training for Southeast manufacturers. The other workshops will tackle value-stream mapping, train-t ... Continue reading
20th Annual O¹Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Ennis, Texas (October 6, 2005) * After achieving a career best elapsed time at4.680 seconds in Joliet, Ill., Q Racing¹s Nitro Fu ... Continue reading
USAC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF THE USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS MIDGET SERIES FOR 2006 RACING SEASON
** Please note change in headline. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 5, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/ERIC BUNN 05-306 USAC MIDWEST FOCUS SERIES TO SPLIT INTO DIRT, PAVEMENT DIVISIONS FOR 2006 SEASON INDIANAPOLIS – USAC Ford Focus Series officials have announced that the Midwest Ford Focus Series will expand to includ ... Continue reading
** Please note change in headline and disregard any previous emails relating to this topic. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 5, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/ERIC BUNN 05-306 USAC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF THE USAC MIDWEST FORD FOCUS MIDGET SERIES FOR 2006 RACING SEASON INDIANAPOLIS – USAC Ford Focus Series officials have a ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 -- Vector Products, Inc. announces the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit it brought against Schumacher Electric Corporation. As part of the settlement, Schumacher Electric has agreed to cease selling high-frequency battery charger products with an engine start or alternator test ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.Com Announces New Car Best Deals for October 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for October, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month ... Continue reading
Valeo y Luc Alphand unen fuerzas para el Rally Dakar y las 24 horas de Le Mans
PARÍS, October 6 -- Valeo y el piloto de rallies francés Luc Alphand han firmado un acuerdo de colaboración de 3 años para la Copa del Mundo de Rallies Todo Terreno y la Le Mans Endurance Series. La colaboración, basada en los valores compartidos de rendimiento y profesionalidad, ayudará a desarrollar la imagen d ... Continue reading
Valeo mit Luc Alphand bei der Dakar-Rallye und dem 24-Stunden-Rennen von Le Mans
PARIS, October 6 -- Valeo hat mit dem französischen Rennfahrer Luc Alphand für die Geländewagen-Rallye-Weltmeisterschaft und die "Le Mans Endurance Series" 2006, 2007 und 2008 einen Partnerschaftsvertrag unterzeichnet. Fundiert auf gemeinsamen Werten wie Spitzenleistung und Professionalität, wird diese Partnerschaf ... Continue reading
Valeo and Luc Alphand Join Forces for the Dakar Rally and Le Mans 24 Hours
PARIS, October 6 -- Valeo and French rally driver Luc Alphand have signed a three year partnership agreement for the Cross Country Rally World Cup and the Le Mans Endurance Series. This partnership, based on the shared values of performance and professionalism will help develop Valeo's brand image as an innovative corp ... Continue reading
It's ready, set, go for Troxel in Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 7-9, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net IT'S READY, SET, GO FOR TROXEL IN DALLAS DALLAS (Oct. 6, 2 ... Continue reading
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--Oct. 6, 2005--Sense Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SNSG) announced it has received a notice of allowance on a utility patent application, U.S. serial no. 10/928,378 on ScopeOut(R) for SUVs, minivans and any similarly-designed vehicles. The notice resulted in an allowance of 29 out of 33 requested claims. ... Continue reading
Multimedia News Release - Team DAD Gears Up for 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Designed to Save Soldiers' Lives and Enable True Driverless Consumer Automobiles FONTANA, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Team Digital Auto Drive (DAD) today announced its unmanned Toyota Tundra truck's successful qualification for the 2005 Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Grand Challeng ... Continue reading
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 With GPS Locator
Product's New Voice Feature Keeps Travelers on Track, Helps Save Money at the Gas Pump REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 6 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft(R) Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator, the latest version of the best-selling(1) mapping and travel planning software for the United States an ... Continue reading
Parts Retailer Encourages Young Driver Education to Promote Safety and Reduce Repair Costs
ATLANTA--Oct. 6, 2005--Whether young drivers are getting the keys to a new or used car, NAPA AUTO PARTS encourages parents to teach them the basics of preventive maintenance to increase safety and vehicle performance. Having knowledge of car basics such as how much air to keep in the tires can help prevent accidents, b ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing of 2006 Civic Hybrid With Improved Fuel Economy and Totally New Design
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced the pricing of the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever. The 2006 Civic Hybrid, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 50/50 miles p ... Continue reading
NADA Chairman Outlines Ways to Avoid Purchasing Flood-Damaged Vehicles
DETROIT, Oct. 6 -- The chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Jack Kain, offered a series of recommendations to protect consumers and dealers from purchasing vehicles damaged by Gulf Coast floods or other causes. In a speech to the Automotive Press Association today, Kain said vehicle history a ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Executive Appointments
GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 6, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced a series of executive appointments designed to continue its efforts to strengthen all facets of its North American and global operations. Mark McNabb, Vice President and General Manager Nissan Division, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, ... Continue reading
Exhibit Assembly Unions Sign 5 Year Deal With North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Oct. 6 -- Today the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and the unions that provide labor for the show: Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, Teamsters Local 299, Ironworkers Local Union No.25, Detroit Stage Employees Union, IATSE Local 38 and IBEW Local 58 made a joint announceme ... Continue reading
CARFIX Commitment to Independent Service Technicians
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- For the past two months, members of the Coalition for Automotive Repair and Fair Information Xchange (CARFIX) have worked to develop a non-legislative alternative to H.R. 2048, the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act. Regrettably, negotiations with the Coalition for Auto Repair Equity (CARE) ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25283) has announced the addition of PSA Peugeot Citroen 2005 company profile edition 2 to their offering. PSA Peugeot Citroen, headquartered at Paris, France, is a leading automobile manufacturer and operates through six se ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports: Harrah's Kansas City Prevew
Harrah’s Kansas Preview<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Robby Gordon Motorsports No. 7 Harrah’s Racing <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Kansas Preview Race: Sunday, October 9, 2005, Kansas City, Kansas. TV: FOX 1:30 ... Continue reading
AAA and Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Send Bus Safety Message
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 6 -- 'Stop' means 'stop,' especially when it comes to school buses, say AAA and the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT). Just in time for National School Bus Safety and Awareness Week, the two organizations have created three new public service announcements on the school bus stop ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 6 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 27, 2005. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairm ... Continue reading
Bazemore and Matco Tools team aim for top five
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 7-9, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE AND MATCO TOOLS TEAM AIM FOR TOP FIVE DALLAS (Oct ... Continue reading
Behr Dayton Thermal Plant Hosts Ohio Gov. Taft
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 6, 2005--Ohio Governor Bob Taft visited the Behr Dayton Thermal Products plant Oct. 4 to learn more about the progress of the company's multi-million-dollar plant renovation and expansion project. The Governor also took time to learn about the difficulties Behr and other automotive suppliers are faci ... Continue reading
Behr Dayton Thermal Plant Hosts Ohio Gov. Taft
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- Ohio Governor Bob Taft visited the Behr Dayton Thermal Products plant Oct. 4 to learn more about the progress of the company's multi-million-dollar plant renovation and expansion project. The Governor also took time to learn about the difficulties Behr and other automotive suppliers are facing i ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan seeks fourth win at Texas Motorplex
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-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth. ... Continue reading
DigitalPatroller(R) Wins Alabama State Contract for In-Car Digital Cameras
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Oct. 6, 2005--Integrian, Inc. in conjunction with its Alabama partner RMSS Inc., announced today that it has been awarded Alabama State Contract # 4008721 (T number = T914) for its DigitalPatroller video surveillance system. This is a major win for the company, and for Alabama law enforcem ... Continue reading
Firecomms Transceiver Developer Kit for RCLED FOT Expedites Product Development
CORK, Ireland, Oct. 6 -- Firecomms Ltd. announces the release of the Transceiver Developer Kit (1394/Ethernet) to significantly shorten the development time for product developers taking advantage of the company's RCLED-based 650 nm fiber optic transceiver (FOT). "Firecomms' customers all over the world develop great p ... Continue reading
- Ford Motor Company, The Boeing Company and Northwestern University to form a new innovation alliance to collaborate on nanotechnology research for future automobiles and aerospace products. - Ford and Boeing mark 10 years of working together on technology development and kick off their first joint effort with a unive ... Continue reading
AMHERST, N.H.--Oct. 6, 2005--Recent advances in automotive and aircraft design have resulted in a string of announcements describing the successful use of synthetic parts and novel designs in applications previously considered too demanding for non-traditional materials. The success stories continue to grow in both int ... Continue reading
InformationWeek Highlights PACCAR's Technology Leadership
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Oct. 6, 2005--Innovative use of information technology earned PACCAR the top position in the recent InformationWeek magazine ranking of companies in the automotive sector. The InformationWeek 500 reviews the information technology strategies, investments and practices of companies in 21 industries. "PA ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2005 third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial toll free 888-693-3477 five to ten minutes prior to the sc ... Continue reading
iQ Power Names Second Managing Director for German Unit
ZUG, Switzerland, October 6 -- The board of directors of the Swiss iQ POWER AG (OTCBB: IQPOF, Frankfurt IQPB) has appointed the sales expert Christian Runge to join Dr. Gunther Bauer as managing director of its iQ POWER Deutschland GmbH unit. Runge will assume this position on 1 November 2005. Christian Runge (42) is a ... Continue reading
Landwind Meets Safety Standards
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, October 6 -- Today Chinese car maker Landwind presented documents which prove that the Landwind SUV complies with all EU safety standards. Independent test performed by the German TÜV institute make it clear that the Landwind SUV meets or surpasses all current EU regulations for the safety of d ... Continue reading
Mack/USAF Hybrid Truck Rides on Goodyear Mixed-Service Tires
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- A prototype hybrid U.S. Air Force aircraft refueler truck built on a Mack Truck chassis features a new mixed-service tire from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear Unisteel G287 MSA tires (315/80R22.5) are mounted in the steer ... Continue reading
Greetings: The following release also crossed the wire this morning. It outlines how automotive leader Magneti Marelli has adopted Mentor Graphics' new mixed-signal and simulation environment, SystemVision, in addition to other tools such as ModelSim and HDL Designer. Barbara Rizzatti Public Relations Coordinator Mento ... Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Oct. 6, 2005--Mentor Graphics Corporation announced today that international automotive leader Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A. has integrated Mentor Graphics(R) tools, including the newly launched SystemVision(TM) mixed-signal modeling and simulation environment, into its application-specific integ ... Continue reading
Greetings: The following release crossed the wire this morning. It details Mentor Graphics' ongoing committment to become the next leader of automotive electrical design tools. Thank you. Barbara Rizzatti Public Relations Coordinator Mentor Graphics Corporation 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777 ph: ... Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Oct. 6, 2005--Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced it has significantly extended its already successful automotive offerings and is launching the industry's most comprehensive set of electrical and electronic (E/E) design solutions for the automotive market. With the recently acquired Volcano ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Another Large Military Order
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Oct. 6, 2005--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the receipt of another purchase order from the U.S. military of $1,909,042 for its unique hydraulic winch/bumper assemblies. Mile Marker International, Inc. today announced the receipt of a sec ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 6, 2005--Exide Technologies and Deutsche Bank Securities were named in a lawsuit alleging fraud and violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The lawsuit, brought by Murray Capital Management, Inc., alleges violations by both Exide and Deutsche Bank Securities of the Securities Exchange Act of 1 ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces Advanced Technology Demonstrations at ITS World Congress
Demonstrations of Curve Speed Warning, Collision Avoidance and More CHICAGO, Oct. 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will be showcasing the expansive capabilities of its digital maps at the upcoming 12th Annual World Congress on Intelligent Trans ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Contracts with Master Distributor for Micro Paint Repair in Scandinavia
FT. MYERS, Fla. & OSLO, Norway--Oct. 6, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with WI-THO AS of Oslo to bring its NeoMedia Micro Paint business to Scandinavia. The distribution agreement, signed with the WI-THO AS of Oslo, Norway, calls for WI-THO ... Continue reading
'No Child Without a Christmas,' No Detroiter Without a Laugh!
Detroit's Favorite TV & Radio Personalities Partner for Charitable Production; On October 26, "The Steakout Returns - for Charity and a Good Laugh" DETROIT, Oct. 6 -- This past week, five of Detroit's best- loved TV and radio news personalities gathered to tape a segment for the upcoming charity fund-raiser, "The Steak ... Continue reading
Press Release Focus on Transformation through Process Frameworks and Knowledge Reuse Drives PLM Road Map to Record Participation Stamford, CT – October 6, 2005 – Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA), a leading provider of the latest in-depth objective information for assessing technology an ... Continue reading
Purolator to Award BASS Pro Tournament Trail Boat & Truck to Lucky Fan in Chicago
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 6 -- Purolator, a primary brand of ArvinMeritor, Inc. , will award a custom 21-foot Triton boat and 2005 Toyota Tundra double cab 4x4 tow vehicle, used on the 2005 CITGO Bassmaster Tournament trail, to a lucky contest winner at his home near Chicago, Ill., on October 7. (Logo: http://www.newscom. ... Continue reading
Raser Adds Industry Expert to Management Team
PROVO, Utah--Oct. 6, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB:RSTG) ("Raser") a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive and related technologies, announces that Thomas Kaporch, a leading expert on power electronics and global business development, has joined ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Acquires Medium-Duty Truck Franchises from TEC of California, Inc.
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 6, 2005--Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Listed on NASDAQ(R): RUSHA & RUSHB), which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, announced that it has acquired the GMC, Isuzu and Hino medium- ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Reports Record Annual Earnings
PORTLAND, Ore.--Oct. 6, 2005--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2005, record net income of $146.9 million, or $4.72 per diluted share, on revenues of $853.1 million. In comparison, net income was $111.2 million, or $3.58 per diluted share, on revenues of $688.2 million ... Continue reading
SME Brings NASCAR Champion Benny Parsons to Keynote at Indy for 2006 Manufacturing for Performance
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Benny Parsons, a member of the International Motorsports Hall Fame and former NASCAR champion, comes to Indy as keynote speaker for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) launch of Manufacturing for Performance(TM), a new high-technology performance event at 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Tuesday, Ja ... Continue reading
TEAMJEGS.com GETS A REFRESH We have made a continued effort to provide resource materials to you in an effective and efficient manner by using _www.teamjegs.com_ (http://www.teamjegs.com/) as a platform. I believe after reviewing the new design of the site you will find the improvements and enhancements we made will si ... Continue reading
Tekkeon Upgrades Popular Miniature Cord-Free Headset to Bluetooth v1.2
TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Tekkeon today announced a Bluetooth v1.2 version of ezTalker(TM) mini, its popular cord-free miniature headset. ezTalker mini v1.2 supports new features provided by Bluetooth v1.2, including adaptive frequency hopping, and advanced calling features. Adaptive frequency hopping technology minimi ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Oct. 6, 2005--Lexus and its advertising agency Team One have partnered with mFoundry, a leading mobile publisher and platform provider, to create the Lexus Mobile Phone Application for the all-new 2006 IS. In line with their history of innovation, Lexus and Team One are using mobile marketing as part of ... Continue reading
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--Oct. 6, 2005--Goldman Scarlato & Karon, P.C., a law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio, announces that a lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded securities of Dana Co ... Continue reading
Thomas Brady to Join Manufacturers Products Company as President, CEO
Industry Veteran Has 40+ Years at GM WARREN, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Automotive industry and General Motors veteran F. Thomas Brady has returned to manufacturing as the new president and CEO of Warren, Mich.-based Manufacturers Products Company. Brady will lead all the manufacturing operations of this supplier of precision me ... Continue reading
Timken Acquires Bearing Inspection, Inc.
Acquisition Expands Services for Aerospace Industry CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- The Timken Company today announced that it has continued to strengthen its strategic position in the aerospace industry with the acquisition of Bearing Inspection, Inc. (Bii), a leading independent provider of aerospace bearing inspection and r ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Oct. 6, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading manufacturer of motor homes, will host a conference call on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 10 am ET to discuss the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 ended August 27, 2005. The Company will release its financial resu ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold Partners with Auto Dealer to Sell Automobiles On eBay
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Oct. 6, 2005--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) today announced that it has signed an ongoing consignment partnership with Best Vehicle Auto Sales of Tarpon Springs, FL to sell that company's vehicle inventory on eBay motors. Snap N' Sold subsidiary, EZ Auctions & Shipping, is currently listing o ... Continue reading
Fw: Stevens makes USAC history with Earl's Fast Qualifier title
I was asked to pass this along. Thank you for your attention to this press release. Shawn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephanie Stevens" <ss1264@messiah.edu> To: <crash@thedirttrackchannel.com> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Stevens makes USAC history with Earl's Fast Qualifier title > Steven ... Continue reading
Wisconsin Firm Sponsors Only U.S. Privateer Team in Desert Race
DE PERE, Wis., Oct. 6 -- When the competitors fire up their engines for the start of the toughest cross-country race in the world in January, employees at a Wisconsin company will be watching closely. PAi, headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin (just outside Green Bay) is sponsoring a motorcycle team in the Dakar Rally, w ... Continue reading
CarSim(TM) Helps Race Team Find Its Way on Robotic Race Course
Carnegie Mellon Vehicles To Start In First & Third Position In Oct. 8 Race ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Every long distance commuter has the same dream: to program their car to do the driving for them. The realization of that dream may now be on the horizon, as 23 finalist teams are preparing to compete in a road race o ... Continue reading
Placenti Joins Safelite Group as Vice President of Marketing
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- Safelite Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Mark Placenti, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Placenti joins Safelite from Columbus, Ohio-based Fahlgren Advertising. His new responsibilities include advertising, public relations, communications along with consumer, cli ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Briefings
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Ford Motor Company will release third quarter financial results at 7 a.m. EDT on Thurs., Oct. 20. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EDT, Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss third quarter ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Power of the Purse(TM) Takes the Stress Out of Car Buying
Hyundai Empowers Chicagoans with Essential Information for Their Vehicle's Entire Life Cycle CHICAGO, Oct. 6 -- Today, women purchase more than 50 percent of the new cars sold in the United States and influence another 80-85 percent of vehicle purchases. Yet, an astounding 78 percent of women admit that buying a car is ... Continue reading
ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter
- Motorsports Authentics' Acquisition of Action Performance Proceeding as Planned - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005. "We are pleased to report another solid quarter ... Continue reading
Yes Virgina There Is A 2006 Avanti
- Avanti Motor Corporation Announces Redefined Car for 2006 - VILLA RICA, Ga., Oct. 6 -- The legendary and resilient Avanti Motors will make its mark this Fall with redefined and redesigned coupe and convertible models. The 2006 Avanti models will feature a new level of performance by way of the Avanti relationship wit ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Announce Significant New Nanotechnology Alliance
TELECONFERENCE WHO: Anne Stevens, Group Vice President, Canada, Mexico, South America, Ford Motor Company WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. CT WHERE: 800-762-4717: Conference title is "Ford Announcement" WHAT: In conjunction with the opening of the new Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center at Northwe ... Continue reading
Volvo Employees Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer
Hundreds of Retailers Will Hold Concurrent Fundraisers Oct. 8 - 16 for Alex's Lemonade Stand and Local Children's Hospitals to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research Across the Country IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- For nine days this October, Volvo retailers nationwide will join forces to conduct simultaneous events at their fa ... Continue reading
California Teen Driving License Law Changed
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 6, 2005--New changes to California's teen driving law will help protect more teens from vehicle crash injuries and fatalities, according to research from the Automobile Club of Southern California. AB 1474 by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, was recently signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. ... Continue reading
General Motors, Eaton Make Full-Size SUVs More Fuel Efficient with Cylinder Deactivation
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 6, 2005--General Motors recently unveiled its new line of 2007 model year full-size sport utility vehicles equipped with Displacement on Demand, an innovative valve train technology developed by GM and Eaton Corporation to improve the fuel economy of the V8-powered vehicles. Displacement on dema ... Continue reading
Tower Relocates Production of Ford Ranger Frame Assemblies
NOVI, Mich.--Oct. 5, 2005--Tower Automotive (OTC BB: TWRAQ) today announced that it will relocate production of Ford Ranger frame assemblies from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility to its facility in Bellevue, Ohio. The Company said that the operational consolidation is a part of its efforts to improve operational effic ... Continue reading
CROSS-OVER BUSINESS FLOURISHES AT 2005 SEMA SHOW
SEMA members find new business opportunities in related products and services DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2005) - Attendees will have the opportunity to discover and develop new products and services for their businesses at the 2005 SEMA Show. "Cross-over" business is flourishing for the specialty equipment industry ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and SAIC to Make Hybrid Tourans
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25267) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - October Issue 2005 to their offering. Volkswagen and its main Chinese partner Shanghai Auto will start manufacturing hybrid Touran cars by 2008 to coincid ... Continue reading
Infor named "Emerging Technology of the Year" by Automation Alley
Infor Named "Emerging Technology Company of the Year" by Southeast Michigan's Automation Alley Company selected for its innovative applications for the automotive industry Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2005- Infor, the largest global enterprise software provider exclusively focused on developing solutions for the manufacturi ... Continue reading
Hot or cold, Scelzi is set for Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 7-9, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HOT OR COLD, SCELZI IS SET FOR DALLAS DALLAS (Oct. 5, 2005 ... Continue reading
EQUATOR CONCEPT JOINS NEW FOCUS AND EXPLORER AT 2005 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
The Ford Equator concept (shown here as a development sketch) will make its world debut at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. TOKYO, October 5, 2005 - Ford Motor Company announced today that a world premier concept - the Ford Equator - will join the all-new Focus and Explorer at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The new Focus was lau ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the timing for the launch of its next-generation network information service, Mazda G-BOOK ALPHA, an interactive in-vehicle information service. The Mazda G-BOOK ALPHA telematics service will be installed for the first time on the All ... Continue reading
Mazda SENKU and All New Mazda MPV to be Exhibited at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo, October 4, 2005. Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the Japan debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, to be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture, from Wednesday, October 19 through Sunday ... Continue reading
Funds sue Delphi over 3rd-party deals
NEW YORK October 5, 2005; Reuters reported that two U.S. state pension funds and other large investors have sued Delphi Corp., contending that executives at the troubled auto parts supplier made bogus deals with third-party vendors aimed at hiding the company's financial problems. The lawsuit, whose lead plaintiffs inc ... Continue reading
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Honda Announces Automobiles and Motorcycles to be Displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
October 5, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of vehicles to be displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show (sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association), to be held from Saturday, October 22 to Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The theme f ... Continue reading
Torrance Pro/Celebrity Scion tC Makes its Debut
Torrance Pro/Celebrity Scion tC Makes its Debut at 2005 California International Auto Show Downloads ascii October 5, 2005 -- Torrance, CA -- Toyota Motorsports and Scion announced today the Scion tC sports coupe will be the new official vehicle of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. The 2006 Pro/Celebrity Race celebrates t ... Continue reading
Dobson To Pilot Tindol Motorsports Mazda6 In SPEED TC Finale
For Immediate Release Release Courtesy of Tindol Motorsports, 704-825-6987 Dobson To Pilot Tindol Motorsports Mazda6 In SPEED TC Finale CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 5, 2005) - Tindol Motorsports has announced that Ken Dobson will join its lineup and pilot a second Mazda6 for the team at the final race of the 2005 SCCA Pro ... Continue reading
Look Inside The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 5, 2005 at 3:39 PM CST It's been a slow day for Mercedes news, so we figured what better way to pass the time than to post some interior photographs of the upcoming 2007 S-Class. I must say, Mercedes has once again demonstrated their impeccable attention to detail in the lates ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Shoots for His First GTO Win in Dallas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Shoots for His First GTO Win in Dallas GM Performance Parts Racing Team Set for Challenge of All-Concrete Texas Motorplex Sugar Hill, Ga., October 5, 2005 - Following a two-week delay due to Hurricane Rita's untimely arrival, the NHR ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Laguna Seca preview
Laguna Seca Terry Borcheller will happily travel across the United States from his home in Gainesville, Ga., to compete in the final 2005 American Le Mans Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. The sweeping 2.238-mile road course and the picturesque Monterey Bay area are both favorite destinations. Borc ... Continue reading
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