Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Amelia Island
Discover Amelia Island Plantation By Donna Vissing Travel Vacation, a relaxing weekend, a business conference, or destination wedding site, the staff is prepared and experienced in creating fun and memories. ... Continue reading
Microheat Launches HotShot(r) Wireless,
Radio Frequency Technology for Heated Washer Fluid System Advancement to heated windshield cleaning launches at SEMA Show, Booth 12760 LAS VEGAS, NV, November 1, 2005 - Microheat, Inc. introduces HotShot Wireless, a radio frequency upgrade to HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., Oct. 26 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 10, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2005. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 26, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN FLORIDA SPRINT CAR LEGENDS ADAMS, STAUFFER PURCHASE FIRST 2006 DRC SILVER CROWN CHASSIS INDIANAPOLIS – Devin Racing Chassis President Joe Devin announced Tuesday that his first new generation pavement Silver Crown chassis has been purchase ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on November 3, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Oct. 26, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced today that it will report its third quarter financial results before market open on November 3, 2005. The company will detail its results on a conference ca ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Presentation with Investors to be Webcast
PHOENIX--Oct. 26, 2005--Members of the management team of CSK Auto Corp. will be presenting at the Gabelli 29th Annual Automotive Symposium Conference, commencing at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 2, 2005, in Las Vegas. The presentation and accompanying slides will be webcast. We invite interested parties to ... Continue reading
Cytec Announces New Organization; Fleming Named to Head Unit
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Oct. 26, 2005--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that it is combining its two specialty chemical divisions, Cytec Surface Specialties and Cytec Performance Specialties into a new unit named Cytec Specialty Chemicals. Shane Fleming, formerly President, Cytec Performance Specialties and a long ti ... Continue reading
Harman International Industries, Incorporated Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
WASHINGTON--Oct. 26, 2005--Harman International Industries, Incorporated today declared a cash dividend of $.0125 cents per share for the first quarter ended September 30, 2005. The quarterly dividend will be paid on November 23, 2005, to each stockholder of record as of the close of business on November 9, 2005. Harma ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Employees Honored With National Technology Awards
Two African-Americans Recognized as Outstanding Women in Their Fields MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26 -- Two Johnson Controls employees received awards at the National Women of Color Technology Awards Conference, during its 10th anniversary celebration at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Oct. 20 - 22, 2005. Gisele Marcu ... Continue reading
KB Racing Claims National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Championship; Anderson Joins an Elite Group of Drivers With a Third Straight Pro Stock Title UGS Sponsored Racing Teams Shore Up Second Championship in as Many Months PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- UGS, a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) pro ... Continue reading
Historic Ski Jump Commercial to Celebrate 25 Years of quattro
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Audi accomplished the unimaginable in 1986 when rally race car driver Harald Demuth drove an Audi 100 CS quattro(R) up to the top of the Pitkavouri ski jump in Kaipola, Finland. This amazing feat was filmed for what became a legendary commercial for the Audi brand throughout Europe. To m ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
-- Net sales for the quarter reached a record $123.2 million -- Logistics Segment achieved record net sales of $41.8 million -- Earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.40 exceeded guidance of $0.35-$0.39 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 26 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today reported financial results for the ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Appoints Riku Yazaki as Head of its Components Business Unit
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Riku Yazaki as president of its Components Business Unit. Mr. Yazaki is the grandson of Yazaki Corporation founder Sadami Yazaki. George Pe ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Appoints First Women to Head Ford and DaimlerChrysler Business Units
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (YNA), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointments of Colleen Haley and Barbara Long as presidents of its Ford and DaimlerChrysler Business Units, respectively. Their appointments make them the f ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 While the usefulness of an SUV may be hard to question, the fuel consumption of most such vehicles is very questionable, especially in light of current fuel costs. So what could be more appropriate than a usefully-sized hybrid SUV? Toyota's hybrid ... Continue reading
Dunlop SEMA Booth Revives Buzz Cuts, 'Maxxed Out' Surprises
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Dunlop's treadheads are making a huge headway this year, and at next week's Specialty Equipment Market Association show, more than 200 buzz cuts are scheduled to debut. Besides getting clipped, a visit to Dunlop's new and expanded booth (41427) in Las Vegas Convention Center's South Hall also me ... Continue reading
Scelzi in Wind Tunnel this Sunday
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER SCELZI ON WIND TUNNEL THIS SUNDAY INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 26, 2005) - Gary Scelzi, who leads his teammate Ron Capps by a mere two points in the 2005 NHRA POWERad ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Oct. 26, 2005--Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released, "Adaptive Front Lighting Systems," from its Automotive Electronics Service, predicting a strong 64 percent average annual growth rate for adaptive front lighting systems over the period 2005 to 2010. Adaptive front li ... Continue reading
Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn Back in Action With Bobby Labonte at Atlanta
For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Ferrier Tel: (301) 592-6719 Fax: (301) 592-6177 _robin_ferrier@choicehotels.com_ (mailto:robin_ferrier@choicehotels.com) Judy Kouba Dominick GM Racing Communications (317) 408-1049 Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn Back in Action With Bobby Labonte at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Look to Take ... Continue reading
ANSYS Named to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies
Engineering simulation software leader makes list for fourth consecutive year SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Oct. 26 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced its inclusion among the Forbes 200 Best Small Companies. ANSYS made the ... Continue reading
Dear Exhibitor and Participant, Organize your Automotive testing Expo 2005 leads directly to Microsoft Outlook. Now you can easily transform all those business cards into contacts with no hassle. Scan2contacts is the perfect solution As an Automotive testing Expo 2005 exhibitor or participant, we are pleased to offer o ... Continue reading
Clancy Systems International, Inc. Expands to New Clients
DENVER--Oct. 26, 2005--Clancy Systems International, Inc. (OTCBB: CLSI), roll its systems out to new clients in the quarter ended September 2005. In the continental U.S., Clancy installed systems at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA; West Virginia Department of Administration, Charleston, WV; and Ampco ... Continue reading
dSPACE's Model Initiative: Simulators and Models, Both from One Source
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 26 -- dSPACE, the world's leading supplier of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators for testing electronic control units (ECUs), is widening the scope of its HIL simulation business. In the third quarter of 2005, the company began offering complete solutions for automotive applications, combining its ... Continue reading
Flexpoint's Executive Team Continuing Negotiations in Europe
DRAPER, Utah--Oct. 26, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced today Chairman John Sindt and CEO Clark Mower are traveling back to Europe to meet with Tier 1 suppliers and auto makers to further negotiations on the company's patented automotive Bend Sensor(R) applications. Flexpoint will hold meetin ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 26, 2005-- Embedded system developers accelerate "out-of-the-box" productivity with Freescale's easy-to-use processor evaluation board and software tools System developers are under constant pressure to choose the optimal embedded processors for their next system designs. To help developers streamli ... Continue reading
MAHLE Powertrain Announces New DataLogiq(TM) Web-Integrated Analysis Solution
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 26 -- MAHLE Powertrain today introduced its new Web-Integrated DataLogiq(TM) smart vehicle data recorder for vehicle validation testing during the Automotive Testing Expo North America 2005 in Novi, Mich. The new, easy-to-use data recorder, which has the ability to simultaneously monitor hundreds of p ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 26, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will participate in the Gabelli and Company 29th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on Tuesday, November 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Modine President and Chief ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., Oct. 26 -- In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 28, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) What: Monaco Coach Co ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts Featured on CNBC's Power Lunch
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, was featured in the Tuesday edition of the daily CNBC Power Lunch show. In the three minute segment, CNBC Special Features correspondent Mike Hegedus recapitula ... Continue reading
New Executive Team at North American Lubricants Targets Growth
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Oct. 26, 2005--North American Lubricants Co. has announced the appointment of a reorganized executive team designed to capitalize on an unprecedented opportunity for growth. While most major oil companies have restricted their distributors' oil allocations in the wake of this season's Gulf ... Continue reading
PPG to Implement Price Increase for Automotive OEM Glass
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 26, 2005--PPG Industries will raise prices up to 10 percent for all automotive original equipment fabricated glass products effective Jan. 1. Joe Stas, PPG vice president of automotive OEM glass, said the price increase is necessary because of "skyrocketing energy and raw material prices" and the proje ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Announces Q3'05 Earnings Conference Call
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Oct. 26, 2005--ProQuest Company, , a leading electronic publisher of information solutions for the education and automotive markets, will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2005 results on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be ac ... Continue reading
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Oct. 26, 2005--Protonex Technology Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fuel cell power systems for portable and remote applications, announced today that it has been selected for contract award by the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) to accelerate development of a 30-watt soldier ... Continue reading
STEVENS, Pa.--Oct. 26, 2005--Hurricanes, rising gas prices and continued hostilities in Iraq have the potential to set up a 'perfect storm' this holiday season that could be devastating to the nation's retailers. In the latest Unity Marketing (www.unitymarketingonline.com) Gift Tracker survey of over 600 consumers, sho ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Third Quarter Sales and Earnings
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Oct. 26, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.SV.A) today reported 2005 third quarter sales of $86.9 million and a net loss for the quarter of $3.2 million. "We have undertaken aggressive steps within our North American manufacturing operations to remain competitive within the global automotive in ... Continue reading
Press Conference, The Great American Supercar!
Media Friends: Please join us at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, November 1, for the official re-launching of the iconic Baldwin-Motion and MOTION brands and the first showing of the Great American Supercar. Joel Rosen and Marty Schorr, the people responsible for the original 1967-1974 Baldwin-Motion SS and Phas ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Announces Lap Leader Award Contest Winners for Kansas
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Kansas Predictions Earn Fans Top Honors in WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Contest Fans use NASCAR knowledge to earn prizes in online competition Race ... Continue reading
AAA Child Car Seat Inspection Data Provides Insight on Effectiveness of New Latch System
--AAA: WHAT: AAA will release information from a first-of-its-kind database with observational information from more than 10,000 child car seat inspections from January 2002 to August 2005. New data will reveal: Do cars and seats required to be equipped with the Lower Anchor Tethers for Children (LATCH) system result i ... Continue reading
Graphics Fusion Introduces Nanostrate, The World's Thinnest Graphic Transfer Material At AAPEX
SES ELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Andrew Lavin/Aaron Bjerke A. Lavin Communications 212-290-9540 <mailto:alc@alavin.com> alc@alavin.com Graphics Fusion Introduces NanoStrateTM , The World's Thinnest Graphic Transfer Material at AAPEX (Booth #279) - New Patented Polymer Is for the Most Significant Development i ... Continue reading
Toshiba to Present at Real-Time Automotive Seminar 2005
Technical Session on Bluetooth Technology in the Automotive World on November 3 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, MI Media Advisory SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced that Amelia Luna, member of technical staff (MTS), staff, at TAEC, will conduct a tech ... Continue reading
General Motors to Build 1.55 Million Vehicles with Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio in 2006
XM's Popularity Prompts GM to Extend its Industry-leading Position as #1 in Factory-installed Satellite Radios DETROIT, Oct. 26 -- General Motors announced today that it plans to build 1.55 million vehicles with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio in 2006. "This will be the largest number of GM vehicles with XM Satell ... Continue reading
Cruz and Tony Pedregon at Racetown Atlanta
Cruz And Tony Pedregon At RaceTown Atlanta ATLANTA (Oct. 26, 2005) NHRA Nitro Funny Car champions Cruz and Tony Pedregon will participate in the RaceTown Atlanta street festival Oct. 28-29 at the Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of downtown. GREAT STUFF (DOW), sponsor of Cruz Pedregon¹s Advance Auto Parts Nitro ... Continue reading
Coming Next Spring: Small Cars with Premium Features and Great Fuel Economy
Washington DC October 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota, Honda, and Nissan will all release new subcompact models next spring that are expected to get 40-plus miles per gallon, reports USA Today. The details are not final, but the Nissan Versa, the Toyota Yaris, and the Honda Fit, all subcompacts, are ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Posts Third-Quarter 2005 Profit
FRANKFURT, Germany October 25, 2005; Matt Moore and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that DCX posted a $910 million net profit in the third quarter and its Mercedes Car Group showed signs of a turnaround. The world's fifth-largest automaker said late Tuesday its net profit fell 21 percent in the July-Septembe ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor's Joint Venture in China Plans to Build Third Tianjin Plant
TOKYO October 26, 2005; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that its joint venture with China's biggest automaker plans to build a third plant in China with an annual production capacity of 200,000 passenger cars. Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., set up by Toyota and China FAW Group Corp., is currently ... Continue reading
Bristol West Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details
DAVIE, Fla., Oct. 25 -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will be reporting its third quarter 2005 earnings after the close of the securities markets on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. Bristol West will hold a one-hour conference call to review its results at 9:00 a.m. (EST), on Thursday, November 3, 200 ... Continue reading
SAS Platinum Sponsor of Gartner Customer Relationship Management Summit 2005
CARY, N.C.--Oct. 25, 2005-- SAS, Auto Club of California and Cisco Systems to Present on Customer Intelligence SAS, the leader in business intelligence, today announced it is a platinum sponsor of the Gartner Customer Relationship Management Summit 2005, Oct. 31- Nov. 2 in San Diego. SAS will be in Booth 3 showcasing i ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Third Quarter; Refines Fiscal 2005 Guidance
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported solid results for the third quarter of 2005 and refined its fiscal 2005 guidance. Strong demand for BorgWarner technology around the world, along with continued cost efficiencies, helped boost results. Third Quarter Highlights: * Earnings of $1.07 per dilut ... Continue reading
Search for a New HEMI(R) Star Casting Call Comes to the Breeder's Cup
- Talent Search Extended for New HEMI(R) Guy who will Co-Star in national Ad Campaign to Launch the New 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 - Last Chance to audition at the Breeder's Cup AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Dodge brand recently extended its search for a "HEMI Star," -- a new "HEMI Guy or Gal" to co-star in a national adver ... Continue reading
Chairman's Speech Orbital Corporation Limited Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 25, 2005
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 25 -- Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the 17th Annual General Meeting of Orbital Corporation Limited. My name is Don Bourke and I will be chairing today's meeting. We have a quorum of shareholders present, so I am pleased to declare the meeting open. With me today are my fellow n ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports Results for 2005 Third Quarter, Nine Months
Records Eighth Consecutive Profitable Quarter as Year-Over-Year Net Income Increases More Than 320% for the Quarter and 120% for the First Nine Months DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Amerigon Incorporated today reported a 13 percent year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue and its eighth consecutive profitable quarter ... Continue reading
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 25 -- Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I would like to provide you with a more detailed overview of the operations at Orbital. Obviously I have only recently been appointed to my current position and will only fully complete my assessment of the business and revised and re-defined priorities wi ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Preliminary Numbers Show Gross Profit Jumps 74% In September; Revenues Increase 14%
MILFORD, Iowa--Oct. 26, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced preliminary results for the month ending September 30, 2005, which indicates gross pro ... Continue reading
Dodge Challenges Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs Fans to go Head to Head for a Good Cause
Contests Kickoff Thursday Encouraging Football's Biggest Fans to Demonstrate Their Mega Team Spirit While Benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts WHAT: Leading up to college football's most storied fall rituals, the Dodge brand is challenging Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs fans to represent their teams in a fun off fi ... Continue reading
DuPont and OEConnection Partner for More Powerful Body Shop Management System
- CollisionLink(R) Online Parts Ordering Now Integrated with ProfitNet(TM) - RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, is partnering with DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) to enhance DPC's Prof ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 26, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor is extending its power management IC (PMIC) line with the MPC18730 PMIC for portable audio and video applications. The ultra-low, 0.9V minimum operating voltage and low power consumption extends battery life -- making the MPC18730 ideal for battery powered systems s ... Continue reading
KEMET Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ending September 30, 2005
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 26 -- KEMET Corporation today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net sales for the quarter were $116.6 million and net loss was $1.9 million or $0.02 per share. Before special charges, the net income was $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share. KEMET reports results bef ... Continue reading
SECAUCUS, N.J.--Oct. 26, 2005--Panasonic Computer Solutions Company today announced it will demonstrate its solutions for reliable, durable wireless workflow for the collision and insurance industries at the annual International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), to be held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 26, 2005--Dassault Systemes , announced today that DELMIA digital manufacturing software is being deployed by Toyota Manufacturing UK as part of a strategy that is altering the way in which its cars are built by enabling the sharing of common real-time information throughout the enterprise. Th ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts October Auto Sales: Domestic U.S. Market Share to Hit Record Low
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26 -- This month's new vehicle sales are expected to fall to 1.2 million units, a nine percent decrease from October 2004 (when adjusted for one less selling day this year), according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Gran Turismo(TM) Awards Honor Automotive Excellence and Celebrate Car Culture
Winner to Receive Honor of Having Their Vehicle Inserted Into the Next Version of the Gran Turismo Racing Franchise Wednesday, November 2 - 8:00 PM - 12:00 PM ICE, Las Vegas WHO: Automobile industry's best cars, PlayStation's Gran Turismo and auto industry representatives, dub/rock band Pepper and other special guests. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Most Recognized Brand Among Nation's Top Executives for Automotive Safety
Frost & Sullivan Presents Volvo Cars With 2005 CEO Choice Award PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 26 -- Volvo Cars of North America LLC (VCNA) announces that it is the recipient of the 2005 Frost & Sullivan CEO Choice Award. In a nationwide survey of corporate chief executive officers and presidents, Volvo Cars was named the brand ... Continue reading
Timken Company Record Third Quarter Sales; Outlook Raised for Year
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The Timken Company today reported record third quarter sales of $1.3 billion, up 15 percent from $1.1 billion last year. Net income of $39.8 million or $0.43 per diluted share, was more than double last year's third quarter net income of $17.5 million or $0.19 per diluted share. Excluding speci ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Third-Quarter Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2005. For the third quarter of 2005, Lear posted net sales of $4.0 billion and a net loss of $750.1 million, or $11.17 per share, including an esti ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
- Income from Continuing Operations Increases 34%, with Same-Store Gross Profit Up 12%, SG&A as a Percent of Gross Profit Down 250 Basis Points - NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the third qu ... Continue reading
Nitra Website Solutions to Help Auto Dealers
SEATTLE--Oct. 26, 2005-- Cobalt SearchStream(TM) Maximizes Search Engine Results The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of marketing services for the automotive market, today announced the launch of Cobalt SearchStream(TM) a new website feature that works with interactive Flash(R) technology to create a lasting impress ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 26, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26444) has announced the addition of Ford Motor Company Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight 2005 to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer channe ... Continue reading
'The Auto Equity Transfer Plan'
An Investment Plan With Every Used Car You Own, 'The Auto Equity Transfer Plan' by Robert C. Jones SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 26 -- In today's upheaval of the automotive industry there are numerous realities unfolding and not just before the eyes of the industry giants. Consumers are beginning to realize that an investmen ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release TechAutoCareers News Release
' The trusted resource' for Automotive Sales Consultants worldwide, a Success and Still Growing Launched in 1994 the longest established online resource for Automotive Sales Consultants Techniques in Automotive Careers® (TAC) is the premier source of market intelligence and future product information for the automotiv ... Continue reading
Scottish Writers Give Range Rover Top SUV Spot
Gaydon, Warwickshire, 25 October 2005 - The Range Rover Sport has been crowned the Scottish SUV of the Year for 2005. The title, given by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) was awarded to the Range Rover Sport over some of the toughest competitors in the sector, such as the Volkswagen Touareg and Merce ... Continue reading
GM Opens Russian R&D Science Office As Part of Global Network
Moscow - General Motors will open a new R&D science office in Moscow in order to leverage Russian science institutes and universities on a broad array of technologies, including fuel cells, hybrid and electronic controls, and battery research. The initial project work will include materials, emissions control catalyst ... Continue reading
GM's 2005 SEMA Showcase Proves Great Things Are Still Found In Smaller Packages
Las Vegas - GM's small-vehicle lineup will make a big impact at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, proving that with the right combination of technology, great products and accessories, it's possible to pack performance, style and fuel economy into one exciting package. Among the 25 smaller ... Continue reading
Miljobil's Zero Emission Electric Vehicle, Powered by Electrovaya, Launched in Norway
TORONTO--Oct. 25, 2005-- Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL), a world leader in portable power solutions, today announced that a zero-emission electric car prototype has been launched in Norway by Miljobil Grenland AS. The launch of this vehicle, powered by Electrovaya's Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) battery, opened the "China, E ... Continue reading
The Candy Bowl at SSP on Saturday, Oct. 29
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Candy Bowl featured at SSP on Saturday, October 29 NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (October 25, 2005) – This Saturday night, October 29, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will present the “The Candy Bowl�?? at 4:00 p.m. This exciting even ... Continue reading
Featherlite Reports Third Quarter 2005
CRESCO, Iowa--Oct. 25, 2005--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net income of $1.1 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $59.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. This compares ... Continue reading
Auto Club, CHP and Laguna Woods Join to Promote 'CarFit' to Help Keep Seniors Safe
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2005--Older drivers are getting "fit" to drive safely as part of a program called CarFit, launched in Orange County today by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The pilot CarFit program was demonstrated at the Laguna Woods City Hall as part of Senior Safe Mobility Day in Californi ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN MUNCIE, INDIANA NATIVE PIERCE PURCHASES RILEY SILVER CROWN CAR FOR 2006 SEASON INDIANAPOLIS – USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series car owner Sam Pierce of Muncie, Ind. has joined the list of owners for the 2006 season with the purchase of ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin AMS Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642,jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500- Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: The Coors Light team will race chassis #205 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Marlin ... Continue reading
Ballard Announces Third Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 25, 2005-- Key Transactions Completed; Net Loss Narrows Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) today reported its financial results and achievements for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. All amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. "We had a solid quarter in which we demo ... Continue reading
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