2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD What is the appeal of an SUV for urban and suburban buyers? They likely don't really need the ability to ford raging rivers or climb over boulders - anyone who encounters such on the morning commute is better off staying home. Or really does need a serious ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Sale of Efen Product Line
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Dec. 8, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Efen(R) product line to Weber AG, Switzerland, a subsidiary of the Hager Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Littelfuse obtained the Efen brand through its acquisition of Heinr ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
ROANOKE, Va.--Dec. 8, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced that Jeffrey T. Gray has resigned his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer to pursue other business opportunities. "I want ... Continue reading
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Dec. 8, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services to commercial fleet operators, today announced the appointment of Neal Chaloupka as Director of Operations for Coach Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Chaloupka served as Portfolio Manager for Fl ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Engines to Power Up to 95 New TransLink Buses in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 8, 2005--Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) today announced that the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) has selected its C Gas Plus natural gas engine to power up to 95 new 40-foot, compressed natural gas (CNG) heavy-duty buses for the Greater Vancouver area. The buses wil ... Continue reading
The NCCJ Honors Dieter Zetsche as Humanitarian of the Year
* DaimlerChrysler's Incoming Chairman Honored * During the National Conference for Community and Justice of Michigan's 58th Annual Humanitarian Gala DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Dieter Zetsche, Member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Car Group, today was named 2005 Humanitarian of ... Continue reading
Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium Announces Web Site
VANCOUVER, British Columbia; Dec. 8, 2005; The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced that the Consortium has published a Web site http://www.hybridconsortium.org to inform and educate the public about the benefits and developments of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). The Consortium ... Continue reading
Looking For More Holiday Stress? 'Stalking' for parking spots is on the rise
New National Survey on Stressful Parking Strategy MERIDEN, Conn., Dec. 8 -- The latest Response Insurance National Driving Habits Survey shows a dramatic increase in the number of parking space "stalkers" poised to follow you to your car this holiday shopping season. The first Survey, conducted in 2000, had just 9% of ... Continue reading
Lexus to Stage World Premiere of All-New LS Luxury Sedan at NAIAS
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Lexus will stage the world premiere of its all-new LS luxury sedan at a press conference during the North American International Auto Show on Sunday, January 8, 2006. Arriving late next year, the fourth-generation Lexus LS will set impressive new standards in design, styling, engineering, sa ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 8, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-342 “TANGERINE TOURNAMENT” RETURNS TO FLORIDA 7 USAC FORD FOCUS DATES SET AT 4 TRACKS The United States Auto Club, fresh from its successful December 1-2 “Mopar-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic” at Orlando Speedworld, has a ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Hixson, TN Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 8, 2005--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of its ninety-first facility today. Located in Hixson, TN, this is the third ABRA franchise awarded to Nelson Bowers II in the greater Chattanooga trade area. Mark Wahlin, Director of Franchising ... Continue reading
AutoWeb Joins UGS JT Open Technical Review Board
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- AutoWeb is proud to announce they have been appointed as the newest member of the Technical Review Board (TRB) for JT Open, a global initiative to promote the continued development and proliferation of UGS' JT technology as the PLM industry's standard 3D collaboration data format. This ... Continue reading
CarMax, Inc. Announces Details of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 8 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced details of its investor conference call to be conducted in conjunction with the release of sales and earnings for the third fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2005. What: Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Conference Call. When: 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Decemb ... Continue reading
Fairchild Sports to Expand G-Line, Hires 'Super Sarah' as Global Merchandising Manager
TUSTIN, Calif. & VIENNA, Va.--Dec. 8, 2005--Fairchild Sports, a global distributor of quality motor sport brands, today announced it has hired Sarah Schilke as global merchandising and category manager for the G-Line brand of motorcycle gear made for women by women under the guidance of Hein Gericke, the company's appa ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Appointment of John C. Rickel as Chief Financial Officer
HOUSTON--Dec. 8, 2005-- H. Clifford Buster Promoted to Treasurer Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced the appointment of John C. Rickel as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 20, 2005. Rickel, 44, will oversee Group 1's finance, information services, investor relations and co ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported that sales for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2005, rose 11 percent to $604.0 million from $545.9 million for the same period last year, helped by higher international volume, significant recovery from customers of increased steel ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host 2006 Financial Guidance Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial guidance for the fiscal year 2006 on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Susan Schandel, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial ... Continue reading
Invisa Launches OEM Program to Make Parking Gates Safer for Pedestrians, Children and Bicyclists
SARASOTA, Fla.--Dec. 8, 2005--Invisa Inc. (OTCBB: INSA) today announced the introduction of its OEM Program for parking gate manufacturers. The focus of Invisa's OEM Program is to improve safety for pedestrians, children and bicyclists and to provide a sound risk management tool for participating manufacturers. Invisa' ... Continue reading
Lemon Law Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Law & Politics Magazine
AMBLER, Pa., Dec. 8 -- Lemon Law Attorneys Louis Dobi, Jr. (Glenside, PA), Shannon M. Ryan (Ambler, PA), and Amy D. Cox (Furlong, PA), associates with the law firm of Kimmel & Silverman, have been named Pennsylvania Rising Stars in a recent survey by Law & Politics Magazine. The findings were published in the December ... Continue reading
Mahindra & Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 8, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29210) has announced the addition of Mahindra & Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight 2005 to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer channe ... Continue reading
CALABASAS, Calif.--Dec. 8, 2005--National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) , a leading provider of quality and conformance testing and managed services, announced today plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2006 third quarter ended October 31, 2005 at 7:30 am (Eastern) on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, followed b ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 8, 2005--Quadriga MotorSports(TM), a division of MotorSports Emporium Inc., (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today details of their sales contest targeting retailers selling its GS610(TM) brake fluid. The Pole Position Retail Promotion kicks off today and runs through May 22, 2006. The Grand Prize will b ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Dec. 8, 2005--Honeywell will issue its year-end guidance and 2006 outlook on Wednesday, December 14. The company will hold a conference call with investors at 9:30 a.m. EST on the 14th. This release updates and changes the previously announced scheduled time of the conference call. Presentation M ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Operating Results Second Quarter 2006
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 8, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2005 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $12,727,000, an increase of 2.2% over the second quarter of fiscal 200 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company - Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 8, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28915) has announced the addition of Hyundai Motor Company - Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight to their offering. The Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer cha ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman tests Daytona Prototype car at Grand American Series Homestead Tire Test
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Randy Ruhlman tests Daytona Prototype car at Grand American Series Homestead Tire Test Miami (December 7, 2005)--Randy Ruhlman, fresh from his ground breaking Trans-Am season in the #49 Preformed Line Products Corvette, jumped into testing in a Daytona Prototype car at Miami-Homestead Speedway Mon ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 8, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29145) has announced the addition of Breath Analyzer Market Opportunities, Market Forecasts, and Market Strategies, 2006-2012 to their offering. Alcohol breath analyzer market driving forces relate to greater desire for prev ... Continue reading
Author Richard Jablin Delivers Keynote Address
Amid Fears of Global Oil Shortfall, Author Proposes Innovative Transportation Solution SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 8 -- Energy expert and author Richard Jablin delivered the keynote address today to the Washington Public Utility Districts Association annual meeting in Spokane, WA. The theme of the conference, "Ideas Take Flig ... Continue reading
IKEA Stoughton and Zipcar Team to Create Unique Car Sharing Program
IKEA Stoughton becomes first major U.S. retail store to embrace car sharing CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 8 -- Even though IKEA Stoughton is approximately 20 miles from Boston, people who live and work in the city may feel as if the world's leading home furnishings retailer is as close as the end of their street. Zipcar, the ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the manufacturer of the product listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) C ... Continue reading
Lack of Preventative Vehicle Maintenance May Hibernate You This Winter
More Than 70 Percent of Motorists Fail to Winterize Their Vehicles BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 8 -- More than 70 percent of motorists admit that they did not have their cars winterized in preparation for inclement weather, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council. This can prove extremely dangerous if your car b ... Continue reading
Research Company Reports: Lexus Ranks Highest in Customer Retention
Vehicle Quality and Customer Service Experiences Play Key Roles in Influencing Customer Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Lexus leads the industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Customer Retention Study(SM) released today. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Ford Declares First Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a first quarter dividend of 10 cents a share on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2005. The first quarter dividend is payable on March 1, 2006 to shareholders of ... Continue reading
It's Official - The New Mercedes-Benz GL Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 8, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST We've brought you spy shots, we've brought you rumors - today, it's official. Mercedes has announced details of the latest contender in the American-dominated mega-SUV market. The challenger? Dubbed the Mercedes GL-Class, it's a 200" long, 75.6" wide, 7 ... Continue reading
Spy Photos Of New Mercedes-Benz CL
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 8, 2005 at 12:20 PM CST Just when you thought you had your fill of new Mercedes models for the day, we just got word of some new spy photos of the highly- anticipated, soon-to-be released CL-Class. Like the 2007 S-Class, it appears the new CL will receive the same increase in ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premier of the all-new 2007 Camry mid-size sedan and the much-anticipated Camry Hybrid at a press conference at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in America fo ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's leading producers of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today its results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2006 ended October 30, 2005. Consolidated revenues for the quarter were $629.5 million, down 2.5 ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire North America Celebrates Grand Opening of First North American Tire Plant
New state-of-the-art plant to employ hundreds of Georgians Plant is newest high-tech addition to Southeast automotive manufacturing hub WHITE, Ga., Dec. 8 -- Toyo Tire North America, Inc. (TNA) celebrated the grand opening of its first North American tire manufacturing and warehouse facility in White, Ga. today with a ... Continue reading
Dearborn MI December 7, 2005; USA Today reported that the fate of thousands of jobs in several plants hangs in the balance Thursday as Ford Motor's (F) board of directors is expected to decide the automaker's restructuring plans. Results of the regularly scheduled meeting, which began Wednesday, aren't likely to be dis ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co.'s Board of Directors Begin 2-Day Meeting to Consider Sweeping Restructuring Plan
DETROIT December 8, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors began a two-day meeting Wednesday to consider a sweeping restructuring plan the company hopes will help pull it out of a slump. Thousands of jobs are on the line and several plants may shut down to help the nat ... Continue reading
Nominate Your Community Heroes For Life Awards Heroes
Nominate Your Community Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com Through Jan. 15, 2006; Charitable Contributions Total $1 Million NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Want to make a positive impact on your community, but don't know where to begin? This holiday season, let these tips from everyday heroes and past nominees in the Volvo for l ... Continue reading
Major Japanese Used Auto Exporter Showa Trade Seeks Franchisers
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 8, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Trade Co., Ltd., a Showa Trade, is pleased to announce the new Franchise Membership - an affordable plan that entitles open-access viewing of their international trade-based 'Internet Auction System' with all the latest weekly data and photos of more than 130,000 used ... Continue reading
Automotive Fleet: Chevrolet Impala and Ford F-150 Capture 2006 Fleet Industry Honors
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year by fleet management professionals from U.S. commercial and public sector fle ... Continue reading
New Survey in California Finds Owners Put Neighborhood Electric Vehicles to Good Use
- Owners Cut Their Ozone-Forming Emissions by One-Third - With 15,000 Vehicles in Use, California is Nation's Leading State for NEVs - DaimlerChrysler GEM Leads Market with 80 Percent Share VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 7 -- Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) users in California are eliminating one-third of ozone- ... Continue reading
Ronn Bailey Motorsports Tackles Dakar 2006 with Multi-National Car and Motorcycle Team
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 7 -- Ronn Bailey, CEO of Vanguard Integrity Professionals and owner/driver of Ronn Bailey Motorsports, will lead an unusual combination of two cars and a rally motorcycle with Dakar veteran Philippe Gache and Kevin Heath, a South African amateur motorcyclist, in the Dakar 2006, the world's longest and m ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--Dec. 7, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced that it has acquired Creveling Dodge in Corpus Christi, Texas. The store has annualized revenues of approximately $60 million. This is Lithia's first dealership in the Corpus Christi market. Lithia ... Continue reading
Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
CHICAGO--Dec. 7, 2005--Methode Electronics, Inc. , a global manufacturer of electronic component and subsystem devices, today announced operating results for the fiscal 2006 second quarter ended October 31, 2005. Methode reported second quarter fiscal year 2006 net sales of $116.3 million and net income of $5.2 million ... Continue reading
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