Latest NHTSA Recalls : GM and Chrysler Models
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BUICK / RAINIER 2006 BUICK / TERRAZA 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 2006 CADILLAC / ESCALADE EXT 2006 CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 2006 CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2006 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2006 CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 2006 CHEVROLET / SSR 2006 CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2006 CHEVROLE ... Continue reading
2005 Hot Import Nights Season Concludes in Hawaii with Special Preview Show Hosted by Renowned Tuner
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005-- Special Big Mac(R) Sneak Preview December 15, Hosted By EFI Unlimited's David Hayashi, Gives Fans a Sampling of the Cars to Be Featured at the December 17 Show Vision Entertainment concludes its 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season December 17 in Honolulu, 5 p.m. to mid ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Average Gas Prices Back Above $2 Per Gallon
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 13 -- AAA reports that, after weeks of declining gas prices, Americans once again are paying more at the pump, with retailers charging an average of more than $2 per gallon in all but one state -- Utah. The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline dropped to a season low of $2.122 on D ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Pump Prices Above $2 in 49 States
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 13 -- AAA reports that, after weeks of declining gas prices, Americans once again are paying more at the pump, with retailers charging an average of more than $2 per gallon in all but one state -- Utah. The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline dropped to a season low of $2.122 ... Continue reading
Ansoft Recognized as a Red Herring Small Cap 100
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 13, 2005--Red Herring magazine has selected Ansoft Corporation as one of the inaugural Red Herring Small Cap 100. The editors of Red Herring evaluated more than 2,500 technology companies from North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region for the award. The magazine selected 100 companies for their ... Continue reading
AUDI UNVEILS R10 PROTOTYPE THAT WILL DEBUT AT SEBRING
AUDI UNVEILS DIESEL-POWERED R10 PROTOTYPE THAT WILL DEBUT AT MOBIL 1 TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING Armed with cutting-edge technology developed en route to five overall 24 Hours of Le Mans victories and six American Le Mans Series championships, Audi AG today unveiled its new R10 LMP1 today at a worldwide media briefing in P ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 13, 2005--With more than 63 million people in the U.S. projected to travel by car during the upcoming Christmas-New Year's holidays, it is reasonable to expect that more than a few of them will get lost. The Automobile Club of Southern California has good news for those wayward trekkers: new research ... Continue reading
COGISTICS, Inc. Achieves SAS 70 Type II Designation for Freight Bill Pre-Audit System
LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 13 -- COGISTICS, Inc. of Lakeland, FL, is proud to announce the completion of an extensive SAS 70 Type II audit of our freight audit and payment system. The SAS (Statement on Auditing Standards) 70 audit is an internationally recognized standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Publ ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Plans to Close Premier Tooling Facility
TROY, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today plans to close its Premier Tooling operation in Sterling Heights, Michigan by March 31, 2006. The facility currently has approximately 140 employees who fabricate tooling for molded plastic products in support of future programs. The Company i ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Results of Fixed Spread Tender Offer
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- . Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its tender offer to purchase up to $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7 3/4% Notes due 2009, 7 5/8% Notes due 2027, and 8% Notes due 2019 (together, the "Notes") expired today at 5:00 p.m., New York City time (the ... Continue reading
Cycle Country to Release 2005 Results December 29, Conference Call Scheduled for January 3, 2006
MILFORD, Iowa--Dec. 13, 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 it will release its year end results in the filing of their 10-KSB on Thursday, Decemb ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--DefensTech International Inc. filed lawsuits today in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Orange, seeking to enforce its patent and other intellectual property rights against infri ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Ernst & Young as Auditor For 2006
TROY, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that the audit committee of its Board of Directors selected Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent auditors for 2006, effective Jan. 1, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The selection followed a competitive bid process, wh ... Continue reading
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Employers Direct Insurance Company today announced a major enhancement to its On-Line Policy and Claims Information Center ("PCIC") previously launched on January 5, 2004. Effective January 1, 2005, EDIC's policyholders will be able to view their policy and claims information over a ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 13 -- A broad-based coalition of environmental, consumer and taxpayer groups today urged government regulators to "make Honeywell pay now" for a toxic waste site in Tampa that it created with poisonous pollutants more than two decades ago. Advocates from as far away as New Jersey documented the corpor ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Dec. 13, 2005--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. ... The Board of Directors declared its first quarter dividend of $0.13 per share payable January 2, 2006 to shareholders on record as of December 22, 2005. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends each year since 1938 on its common stock. This is the 256th consecutive ... Continue reading
KENT, Wash., Dec. 13 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, has rescheduled its conference call to discuss the results for the second fiscal 2006 quarter ended October 31, 2005. The Company plans to conduct the call on Tuesday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Aerospace Holdings, LLC
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF) today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Aerospace Holdings, LLC. Aerospace, through various wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Aerospace Insurance Managers, Inc., markets and services general aviation property an ... Continue reading
Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Move into Louisiana
AURORA, Ontario, Dec. 13 -- Magna International Inc. (Magna) announced today that Hurricane Katrina evacuees who were guests at Magna Entertainment Corp.'s (MEC) Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida from September 4, 2005, through November 4, 2005, began moving into a new village built by Magna, with the assistance ... Continue reading
KY Neurosurgeon Wins 2005 Dell/NFIB Small Business Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Underwood (502) 223-5322 or Mandy Minick (614) 221-4107 Local Neurosurgeon Wins 2005 Dell/NFIB Small Business Award Doctor combines new technology with old-fashioned patient care in traveling medical practice LEXINGTON, December 12, 2005 – The National Federation of Independent ... Continue reading
Concert Raises $500,000 to Help Gulf Coast Evacuees through Habitat for Humanity AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Despite the bitter cold and snow, three of country music's top performers soldiered on in Michigan determined to bring plenty of warmth and excitement to fans with great music for a great cause. Martina McBr ... Continue reading
Millions of Americans Include Financial Fitness in Their 2006 New Year's Resolutions, Survey Finds
Industry Leaders Offer 'Top 10' Tips for Choosing, Financing a Vehicle WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- With the season of New Year's resolutions upon us, more than 58 million Americans aged 18 and older say they resolve to better manage their finances in 2006. Additionally, 29 million say they plan on making a major purchase, s ... Continue reading
Phil's Inc. and the Salvation Army
December 13, 2005 Phil?s Incorporated and the Salvation Army. This is the time of year to reflect on the past year and give thanks for all we have. At the same time we must not forget those less fortunate in our community. The Salvation Army's traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas season. Donation ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces the Filing of an Amended Form 10-Q for the Second Quarter of 2005
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.--Dec. 13, 2005--Raytech Corporation announced today it filed an Amended Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended July 3, 2005. As previously announced, the second quarter Form 10-Q is being amended to restate the net loss for a $1.6 million, or $0.04 per share, non-cash reversal of a fresh start acco ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Dec. 13, 2005--Car manufacturers are responding to the shift in consumer demand for entertainment choices in their vehicles, according to the new Strategy Analytics report, "Frankfurt Motor Show 2005 Introduces Entertainment Choice." Car makers are traditionally slow to react to shifts in consumer entertainment ... Continue reading
Subaru Executives and Local Community Celebrate Subaru of Plano Groundbreaking
- New dealership to feature design of next generation Subaru Signature Facility Program - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 13 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today broke ground in Plano, Texas on the future site of the new dealership, Subaru of Plano. In a morning ceremony, executives from Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru of Dallas, ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing and The Salvation Army
December 13, 2005 Taylor Off-Road Racing and the Salvation Army. This is the time of year to reflect on the past year and give thanks for all we have. We must not forget those less fortunate in our own community. The Salvation Army's traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas season. Donations provide ... Continue reading
The Cybook ebook Reading Device Goes Wireless for Free During Holidays
PARIS--Dec. 13, 2005-- For New Year Holidays, Bookeen Offers a Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card with Every Cybook Bought on Its Online Shop (Www.Bookeen.Com) The Cybook ebook reading device has been designed to provide the best e-reading experience. Now, it also gives you access to your favorite broadband wireless Inter ... Continue reading
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 13 -- The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz") announced on October 17, 2005 that it had commenced tender offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash any and all of its securities described as "Fixed Spread Notes" in the Offers to Purchase and Consent Solicitation, dated October 17, 2005, as amended by the ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. 2005 Net Income & EPS up 166% Over 2004
EMMETT, Idaho--Dec. 13, 2005--T.J.T., Inc. (the Company), (Pink Sheets:AXLE) today reported increased sales and substantially higher income for the second consecutive year. Sales in fiscal year 2005 increased 15 percent to $22.6 million compared to $19.7 million in 2004. Axle and tire sales increased 17 percent while a ... Continue reading
UAW Briefing on Tentative UAW-Ford Health Care Agreement
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Gerald Bantom, who directs the UAW Ford Department, will brief news media on the tentative UAW- Ford health care agreement at 11:30 a.m. ET, Wednesday, December 14 at the UAW Ford National Program Center, 151 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. WHO: UAW President Ron Gettel ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Dec. 13, 2005--More than 12,800 car crashes will happen in Metropolitan St. Louis this year. If you've ever had a crash, you know that if you're lucky enough to emerge from the vehicle uninjured, your troubles are far from over. ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Dec. 13, 2005--dbaDIRECT, a pioneer and leader in the field of Data Infrastructure Management, announced the receipt of two recent, regional growth awards: The Emerging 30, which dbaDIRECT has won for the third year in a row, and The Fast 55, which they have won for the second year in a row. The awards are ... Continue reading
Eisbrenner Public Relations Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence
Marks Milestone with Office Expansion TROY, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Eisbrenner Public Relations, a leading firm to the global automotive and technology industries, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the acquisition of an additional 900 square feet of adjacent office space, which the firm has developed into a high-tech ... Continue reading
Groendyke Transport, Inc. to Keep Fleet InTouch
Groendyke Is Latest Fleet to Join SiriCOMM's Direct Marketing Efforts JOPLIN, Mo., Dec. 13 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , an applications service provider and nationwide broadband wireless network operator serving the highway transportation industry, today announced that Groendyke Transport, Inc., one of th ... Continue reading
Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Awards for 2006
Winners tout packaging, technology, power and fuel economy SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 13 -- The winners of Ward's 10 Best Engines awards for 2006 demonstrate U.S. auto consumers can still have it all: Many of this year's winning engines highlight sophisticated new technology that generates exhilarating performance while i ... Continue reading
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS ENGINE: 3.9-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 5800 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 69.8 x 58.1 in. TIRES: P225/50R18 CARGO VOLUME: 41.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Warns of Limitations of Auto Safety Ratings
DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 13 -- Don't rely solely on those widely publicized star-based ratings for assessing the safety of your next auto purchase, say the editors of Consumers Digest. While car makers' use those star ratings extensively in auto ads, CD's staff joins other critics of the methodology, objectivity and sensi ... Continue reading
ChangAn Automobile Participates in 8th Middle East International Motor Show
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ChangAn Automobile, a renowned automobile brand in China, took part in the 8th Middle East International Motor Show, with their presence greatly surprising and impressing the public. Its fashionable and smart vehicles stood strong alongside more famous global ... Continue reading
NBC Sports 'International Auto Show' Special on Sunday Jan. 22 From 1-3 p.m. EST
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- For the second consecutive year, NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday, Jan. 22, 1-3 p.m. EST. The "International Auto Show" will feature the exciting production and concept vehicles of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Showcases "Alustyle" Carrier System
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 13, 2005 at 10:15 AM CST  Although not the most exciting news of the day, Mercedes has put out a press release detailing...wait for it... their "Alustyle" line of carriers. Available for the A-, B-, C-, E-, M-, R-, S-, CLS-, CLK-, SL-, and SLK- models, the Alustyle carr ... Continue reading
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Shelby and Unique Performance
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 -- United States District Court Judge S. James Otero granted a Summary Judgment on November 15, 2005, bringing an end to the lawsuit filed by Denise Halicki and some of her business entities against Unique Motorcars, the parent company of Unique Performance, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., a wholly ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--Dec. 13, 2005--Henry Ford Museum will add a new permanent exhibit exploring American Freedom. "With Liberty and Justice For All" - opening to the public on January 16, 2006, Martin Luther King's Birthday - takes a close look at the progression of civil liberties from the Revolutionary War to the impact ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Offers Free Video Podcasts on iTunes
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Edmunds.com, the Internet's premiere resource for automotive information, announced today that 21 of its automotive videos are now offered as free podcasts on Apple's iTunes(R) Music Store. Edmunds.com also announced that Nissan became its first ever podcast advertiser, developing a ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. CIO Larry Buettner Honored
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 13 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that CIO Larry Buettner has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. The Premier 100 IT Leaders Awards Program hono ... Continue reading
Autobytel's Chief Technology Officer John Petrone Honored
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced that Chief Technology Officer John Petrone has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. The award honors executives who sho ... Continue reading
2006 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- An international group of automotive journalists has selected the Ford Fusion, Honda Civic and Pontiac Solstice as the finalists for the 2006 North American Car of the Year. The Ford Explorer, Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Xterra were selected as finalists for the 2006 North American Truck of the Year. ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Taps Carfax as Vehicle History Provider
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 13, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading consumer automotive data resource, has selected Carfax as the provider of choice for vehicle history information. Visitors to IntelliChoice.com who search for used vehicle data can now instantly access valuable Carfax Vehicle History Reports directly from all ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Dream Gift to Get Your Motor Running
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 13 -- Have you ever dreamed about getting the ultimate gift for the holidays? What if money wasn't an object and you could have anything you wanted parked in your driveway as a special gift this holiday season? The experts at NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information we ... Continue reading
Introne Named New SCCA Chairman
For Immediate Release Introne Named New SCCA Chairman TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 13, 2005) - The Sports Car Club of America, Inc. Board of Directors welcomed three new members this weekend and selected Area 1 representative Robert E. Introne, of Londonberry, N.H., as its Chairman, beginning January 1, 2006. Introne serves as t ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Back Above $2 Per Gallon in Forty-Nine States, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2005--After weeks of declining gas prices, Americans are again paying more at the pump with retailers charging an average of more than $2 per gallon in all but one state, AAA said today. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline had dropped to a season low of $2.122 per gallon ... Continue reading
Audi Competes with Diesel Sports Car at Le Mans
* Audi R10 world premiere in Paris * V12 TDI engine produces over 650 hp * First test successfully completed PARIS and INGOLSTADT, Germany, Dec. 13 -- AUDI AG is once again one step ahead of the opposition: The inventor of 'TDI' will become the world's first automobile manufacturer to fight for overall victory with a d ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 -- More than 70 percent of consumers said it would take gasoline prices in excess of $3 a gallon before they would be motivated to replace their current vehicle with a more fuel-efficient alternative, according to a recent cars.com survey that targeted the future effect of gas prices on consumer buying ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Searches for Larger Vehicles on the Rise
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 13 -- With the decrease in gas prices and arrival of colder weather, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks are on the rise. Examples include the Toyota 4Runner, Ford F150, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chevrolet Tahoe, ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2005--With more than 63 million people projected to travel by car during the upcoming Christmas-New Year's holidays, it is reasonable to expect that more than a few of them will get lost. The good news for those wayward trekkers is new research from AAA suggests that, contrary to popular belief, ... Continue reading
The Developer of the Hutchens Device Has Developed a New Series of Safety Solutions for All Racers
December 13, 2005 -- Safety Solutions, Inc. a Mooresville, NC Corporation has released a new Head and Neck restraint system for the Racing Industry. The developer of the Hutchens device, and the only strap Head and Neck Safety System used in Nascar has developed a new series of Safety Solutions for all Racers. Mr. Trev ... Continue reading
DriveCam Teams with McNeil and Company to Mitigate Risk of Driving for Ambulance Fleets
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 13, 2005--DriveCam, Inc., a provider of systems that mitigate risk by improving driving behavior, today announced that it has teamed with McNeil and Company, a provider of insurance programs and risk management services, to offer discounts to McNeil's Ambulance Services Insurance Program (ASIP) clients ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Reports Strong Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
CALABASAS, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) today announced results for its fiscal 2006 third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2005. Net income for the quarter increased 85.0% to $590,000 as compared to $319,000 for the same period in the prior year, with corresponding diluted earn ... Continue reading
Autoliv Increases Jobs Act Distribution
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 13, 2005--Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has decided to pay an additional $518 million as a one-time internal distribution under the American Jobs Creation Act. The Act was adopted in 2004 by the U.S. Congress to provide for an 85% deduction on certai ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Dec. 13, 2005--Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CBIO), an alternative fuel producer, announced today that it has signed a consulting agreement with Core Ventures, LLC. Under the agreement, Core Ventures will supply experienced management to oversee the location, construction and operation of the Company's first ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13 -- Escrow.com announced today that they have partnered with Vehicle Title LLC, a division of The First American Corporation, and will be offering their flagship product, TitleGuard Vehicle Title Insurance, through their Vehicle Services Division. In addition to offering a completely secure onlin ... Continue reading
Bharat Forge of India Acquires Majority Stake in China FAW Forging
E. J. McKay Acts as Exclusive Financial Adviser to Bharat Forge in the Transaction MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) of India today signed a joint venture (JV) contract with China FAW Group to acquire its forging business. The contract was signed in Mumbai between Mr. Dong Chunbo, ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-7: A High-Styled Crossover SUV With the Soul of a Sportscar
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American Int ... Continue reading
Enova Integrates and Delivers a Hybrid Drive Truck to Major N.A. Truck Manufacturer
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that it has integrated and delivered a Post Transmission 120 kW Hybrid Drive Truck to a major North American Truck manu ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 13, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today debuted a new ASIMO humanoid robot which features the ability to pursue key tasks in a real-life environment such as an office and an advanced level of physical capabilities. Compared to the previous model, the new ASIMO achieves the enhanced abi ... Continue reading
Katherine Legge to test Rocketsports Racing Champ Car in Sebring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com mailto:heatherh@rocketsportsracing.comKATHERINE LEGGE TO TEST ROCKETSPORTS RACING CHAMP CAR IN SEBRING <meta name= ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Announces HEV/EV Projects with Several Major R&D Academic Institutions
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 12 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (BULLETIN BOARD: LTHU) , a leading manufacturer in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable Lithium battery market, announced that through its continued relationship with universities, it will power two of the hybrid vehicles with its GAIA h ... Continue reading
CLIFTON, N.J., Dec. 12 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , and Superior Automotive Company entered into an agreement to offer new car dealers a solution designed to jump-start sales, build consumer confidence and increase their bottom line. The new program from Superior Automotive Company is called ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - December 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the December 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate record of light vehicle production for ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Added To Sound & Speed Line-up
December 12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ronna Rubin, 615-298-4400 Allen Brown, 615-301-4340 NASCAR Superstar Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Part of Inaugural Sprint Sound and Speed In Nashville (NASHVILLE)...NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet, has been added to the list of racing a ... Continue reading
Digital Content Drives Auto Radio Sales; 24 Million Automotive Satellite Radio Subscribers by 2010
BOSTON--Dec. 12, 2005--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Automotive Digital Radio - Content Driving Adoption," highlights the dominance of XM and Sirius in North American automotive digital radio, illustrating how investment in content is driving growth. The emergence of terrestrial broadcasters using HD Radio/iBiqui ... Continue reading
MADD Media Awards Call for Entries
Winners of Fourth Annual MADD Media Awards Contest to be Honored at MADD National Conference WHAT: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announces the 2006 MADD Media Awards with a "call for entries." The 4th annual MADD Media Awards program recognizes media professionals and organizations for outstanding coverage of is ... Continue reading
V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World.
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 12, 2005 – For the second consecutive year, the 4.6-liter 3-valve V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World. Ward's testers again praised Ford for creating a refined V-8 that produces 300 hp at an affordable price and called it “a convincing ... Continue reading
GM Overhead Cam Engines Named Among Industry's Best
High-performance Ecotec Supercharged and 2.8 V6 Turbo recognized in Ward's 10-Best Engines PONTIAC, Mich. – Two of General Motors newest, high-performance overhead cam engines – the 2.0-liter Ecotec Supercharged and 2.8-liter V6 Turbo – have been named among the industry’s 10 best engines of 200 ... Continue reading
Bausch & Lomb's Steven D. Silverman Honored as 2006 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG's Computerworld
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Dec. 12, 2005--Bausch & Lomb's Steven D. Silverman, vice president of Information Technology for Global Operations and Engineering, has been named one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders by IDG's Computerworld. The award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving ... Continue reading
Scleroderma Foundation Partners with ppc Racing to Raise Awareness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scleroderma Foundation Partners with ppc Racing and Kenny Wallace to Raise Awareness MOORESVILLE, NC (December 12, 2005) – ppc Racing officials announced today that the Scleroderma Foundation will be an associate sponsor on the #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion driven by Kenny Wallace in the 2006 NA ... Continue reading
USAC Release - YEAR-END NATIONAL, WESTERN BANQUETS SET FOR JANUARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 12, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN YEAR-END NATIONAL, WESTERN BANQUETS SET FOR JANUARY INDIANAPOLIS – Championship-winning car owners and drivers, Rookies of the Year and other special award recipients will be among those honored for their achievements and support during both ... Continue reading
News for Release: Monday, December 12, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* **Great Lakes** Regional Collaboration Strategy Now Available; EPA Outlines Next Federal Actions * Contact: Anne Rowan, EPA Region 5, 312-353-9391* * (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 12, 2005) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrato ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reaches Definitive Agreement to Renew General Motors Contract & Seeks Court Approval
DECATUR, Ga., Dec. 12 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Automotive Group, Inc., has successfully renewed its vehicle delivery agreement with General Motors Corporation. The agreement with General Motors will extend Allied's current contract through December 31, ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 12 -- We're seeing a lot of classic nameplates make a splashy return lately, and Chrysler is ready to revive another. Along with the Challenger concept, the automaker will unveil an all-new Imperial at this year's North American International Auto Show. It was supposed to be Chrysler's big surprise, but T ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces Their New Global Brand Launching in 2006
GARDENA, Calif., Dec. 12 -- Clarion's new worldwide brand offers the ultimate link of Mobile, Music and Media. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-b ) New Global Brand Starting from 2006 - Introduced in '06 models - Clarion Co., Ltd. ( ... Continue reading
Continental's Unwillingness to Provide Information Bodes Ill for Charlotte Plant
Steelworkers insist that data needed to develop innovative strategy to improve plant's long-term viability PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12 -- The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 850 criticized Continental Tire North America (CTNA) management today for failing to adequately respond to repeated proposals by the union to provide crit ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Donates $140,000 to Delray Neighborhood House in Southwest Detroit
- Includes 2005 Dodge Sprinter van to help transport neighborhood youth - Gift used to renovate gymnasium and create state-of-the-art computer lab - Tom LaSorda announces new "Friends of Delray Neighborhood House" initiative AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda brought a sackful ... Continue reading
DECEMBER 17 BOOK SIGNING AT AUTOBOOKS ... "OPEN ROADS & FRONT ENGINES"
SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING AT AUTOBOOKS - DECEMBER 17 “OPEN ROADS & FRONT ENGINES” - A TOUR DE FORCE The World Championship Sports Car Racing in Photographs 1953-1961 Burbank, Calif. - - Two words about the Janos Wimpffen's newest epic offering (no, make that one): “Wow!” Beyond that it's a bit hard to be articulate ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil to Convert Nashville and Memphis Tigermarket Convenience Stores to On the Run Stores
FAIRFAX, Va.--Dec. 12, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced that it will convert its 71 Tigermarket(R) convenience stores in Nashville and Memphis to its flagship On the Run(R) convenience store brand. The phased conversions have begun in Nashville and are expected to be completed by mid-year 2006. There will be 26 On the ... Continue reading
How Insurance Fraud Costs Us All
--You may think you've never been a victim of fraud, but the fact is all of us are victims of auto insurance fraud because it leads to higher premiums. Experts say to beware of dishonest car owners and auto body shops because they could cost everyone in the long haul. A video report from Allstate You can reach the stor ... Continue reading
Katherine Legge to test Rocketsports Racing Champ Car in Sebring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com mailto:heatherh@rocketsportsracing.comKATHERINE LEGGE TO TEST ROCKETSPORTS RACING CHAMP CAR IN SEBRINGEAST LANSING, Mich. (December 12, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing will begin testing at Florid ... Continue reading
Kleemann Unveils Tubular Header For M271 Engines
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 12, 2005 at 9:55 AM CST Welcome back everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend. Let's start the morning off with some new Kleemann product info, shall we? If your Mercedes is sporting the M271 engine and you've been looking for a way to squeeze a little extra juice out of ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Dec. 12, 2005--Liquidity Services, Inc. (LSI), a leading online auction marketplace for wholesale, surplus and salvage assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of James E. Williams to its executive management team as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Mr. Williams brings LSI twel ... Continue reading
Michigan Attorney General Cox Warns Consumers About Danger Of Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Cox Provides Tips for Detecting Damage from Flooding LANSING, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Attorney General Mike Cox warned consumers today about the danger of flood-damaged vehicles and provided tips to avoid unpleasant surprises. "There may be half a million vehicles that were severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita," C ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Dec. 12, 2005--Lone Star Lift, the first factory-direct Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks full-service dealer in Texas, is now open and welcoming customers. Led by an experienced team, the dealership has entered the market with factory-direct support and is dedicated to becoming the Texas Gulf Coast's premier forklif ... Continue reading
New Year, Old Myths, New Fatalities
Alcohol-related Traffic Deaths Jump on New Year's Eve BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12 -- Some New Year's predictions are, tragically, very reliable. For example, significantly more people are likely to die in alcohol-related traffic crashes on New Year's Eve than on other mid- week winter evenings. Just look at the numbers. A r ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Lucas building new team, business
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport (Media Only) NEWS NUGGETS * MOVIN' ON UP: At only 22 years old, Morgan Lucas (Indianapolis) is quickly moving up in the NHRA pecking order. Just a little more than a year removed from his Top Alcohol Dragster days, Lucas has moved into a brand new sh ... Continue reading
OESA Announces 2005-2006 Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., Dec. 12 -- George Perry, president and chief executive officer, Yazaki N.A. Inc., has been named chairman of Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) for the 2005-2006 term. Jim McElya, chief executive officer, Cooper Standard Automotive and Jim Orchard, president, Faurecia, North America will serve ... Continue reading
Peter Rosenfeld to Become Chairman of the Michigan Minority Business Development Council
DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Executive Vice President - Procurement & Supply will head the non-profit organization for two years AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Peter Rosenfeld, Executive Vice President - Procurement & Supply, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, has been named chairman of the Michigan Minority Business Devel ... Continue reading
Release #343 - STEWART AT FORT WAYNE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 12, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-343 STEWART RETURNING TO FORT WAYNE DEC. 29-30; KIMBRELL RETURNS TO CLOSE OUT USAC'S 1ST 50 YEARS NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart will return to USAC competition Dec. 29-30 for race organizer Tony Barhorst's "Rumble in Fort Wayne" in ... Continue reading
COLUMBIA, Md.--Dec. 12, 2005--Tenable Network Security, Inc., a leading developer of security management solutions and creator of the popular and award-winning Nessus vulnerability scanner, today announced the general availability of Nessus 3.0 for the Linux and FreeBSD platforms. Nessus 3.0 was developed in response t ... Continue reading
Timken's Jon Elsasser Honored as 2006 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG's Computerworld
"The Voice of IT Management" Recognizes Elsasser for Creativity, Business Savvy in 6th Annual Awards Program CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- The Timken Company today announced that Jon Elsasser, senior vice president and chief information officer, has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," as on ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Dec. 12 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. Fiscal 2005 Fourth Quarter Operating Performance Net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 were $83.9 million ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Dec. 12, 2005--U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems has entered into an arrangement with Esso Puerto Rico to provide its customers with the ability to purchase fuel at participating Esso sites in Puerto Rico. Under the terms of this arrangement, Voyager customers will be issued an Esso Fleet Card that will be accep ... Continue reading
AutoOne Insurance Launches AutoOne Claim Services
MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 12 -- AutoOne Insurance, a part of the OneBeacon Insurance Group, today announced that is has launched AutoOne Claim Services. The new operation will provide outsourced claim services to companies that do not currently have a presence in the New York market or need assistance in managing this compl ... Continue reading
Ford Research and Design Centers Increase Productivity With SGI Technology
Ford HPC Facilities in Michigan and Germany Apply SGI Storage and Server Solutions to Challenging Automotive Design Questions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 12 -- Silicon Graphics announces that Ford Motor Company has purchased technology for use at three of its high performance computing (HPC) center locations to increas ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 12, 2005--TransUnion today released research regarding bankcard growth in the U.S. during the last 12 months. Made possible through TransUnion Market Intelligence, the findings indicate that consumers with TransUnion credit scores that place them in the sub-prime risk category opened 16 percent more ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Announce Major Investment in Two St. Louis Assembly Plants
Media briefing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at St. Louis South Assembly Plant WHAT: Chrysler Group Executive Vice President Frank Ewasyshyn will announce a major manufacturing investment in the St. Louis North and St. Louis South Assembly Plants WHO: Chrysler Group Executives Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice Pre ... Continue reading
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Dec. 12, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services including insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced a one-year extension of their initial agreement with Alliance Advisors, LLC ("AA") to continue providing proactiv ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation to Host Security Analyst Meeting in New York City on December 14
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 12, 2005--Navistar International Corporation today announced that it will discuss fiscal 2005 earnings and operational metrics at a December 14 meeting for security analysts in New York City. In addition to fiscal 2005 information, Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executi ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #1033, CIM Integraters announces new AVI tutorials for ESPRIT 2006
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 1033 Date 12-Dec-2005 Distribution Public Title CIM Integraters announces new AVI tutorials for ESPRIT 2006 Summary These NEW AVI-based tutorials provides users with over five hours of instruction on ESPRIT 2006 milling, turning and wire EDM seperately. Users can choose which tutorial fits t ... Continue reading
PennFuture Praises House for Sending Dirty Air Bill Back to Committee
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 12 -- Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today praised the members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for sending HB2141, a bill that would repeal Pennsylvania's Clean Vehicles Program, back to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for deliberation and hearings. T ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Add Harunari to North American Leadership
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 12 -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) President Osamu Masuko today announced that Hiroshi Harunari will be appointed President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), effective January 1, 2006, joining Rich Gilligan, who will continue as co-President and co-CEO, to lead the company. ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Sets Price for Initial Public Offering
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 12 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced the initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $17.00 per share. Shares of DealerTrack's common stock will be traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the trading symbol "TRAK." In the offering, 6,666,667 sha ... Continue reading
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.--Dec. 12, 2005--Airprotek International, Inc. (Other OTC:APKI.PK), a Nevada corporation, announced today its 2006 line of airbag safety jackets and vests for the North American Powersports market. Airprotek will exhibit its product lineup at the 2006 International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indiana ... Continue reading
Volvo: Goteborg to Operate Sweden's Longest Bus
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 12, 2005--In the New Year, the residents of Goteborg will have the opportunity to travel on Sweden's longest bus - a new bi-articulated bus that is a full 24 meters in length. The success of one of the city's bus routes means that the public transport company Vasttrafik requires a bus that can c ... Continue reading
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