Ford Flexible Fuel F-150 Now in Production
* The first flexible fuel capable Ford F-150 pickups are rolling off the line at Ford Motor Company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant. * Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have been a key part of Ford's alternative fuel strategy. Long-term, ethanol is an important step toward development of more efficient, future renewable ... Continue reading
Joe Kyriakoza Leaves Ford Motor Media - Goes to other Side
SAN FRANCISCO (December 14, 2005) Jumpstart Automotive Media, which has partnered with leading automotive web publishers to aggregate the Internet's largest community of car shoppers, today announced that Joe Kyriakoza, Partner and Digital Media Manger of Ford Motor Media, has joined the company in the newly created po ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Post Recalls to Its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard Celebrate Mys ... Continue reading
Honda St. Pete Grand Prix Information
Renewal requests have been mailed out to 2005 ticket holders, which offer them the first opportunity to reserve seats for the 2006 event. 2005 customers have until Jan. 15, 2006, to return a ticket order for those seats. After that date, any tickets not renewed will be added to the allotment available to the general pu ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Continues Successful Apparel and Hat Program in 2006
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 WIX Filters Continues Successful Apparel and Hat Program in 2006 GASTONIA, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2005) - Beginning in January and continuing throughout 20 ... Continue reading
Mercedes Mixed Tape 10 Now Available
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 14, 2005 at 2:15 PM CST If you're a regular reader of our site, you already know what the Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape is. If you're new to our site, here's Mercedes' description of what it encompasses: "The Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tapes offers a platform for music that knows no boun ... Continue reading
Vodafone To Sponsor McLaren Mercedes F1 Team
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 14, 2005 at 10:20 AM CST The McLaren Mercedes F1 team is announcing today that Vodafone will be their title sponsor for the 2007 race season. Benefits of the sponsorship include branding on the the new 2007 cars, drivers' and pit crews' overalls and helmets, as well as other ... Continue reading
Alcoa to Continue Development of Lightweight Military Ground Vehicles
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 14, 2005--Alcoa announced today that the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command has awarded Alcoa a $12.5 million, three-year, research, development and engineering contract to develop lightweight aluminum structures for military ground combat and tactical vehicles. This award is part of Alcoa ... Continue reading
Mercedes G-Wagons Likely Saved Soldier's Lives...Again
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 13, 2005 at 2:05 PM CST A while back, we brought you a story about armored Mercedes G-Wagons being used by the Canadian military to replace their aging Iltis Jeeps. The armored G-Wagon recently made headlines again, this time likely saving the lives of three Canadian soldiers ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Dec. 14 -- GAINSCO/Blackhawk Racing's assault on the crown jewel of American sports car racing will be powered by four American open-wheelers hungry for a title, as 1996 Champ Car champion Jimmy Vasser and Toyota Atlantic standout Rocky Moran, Jr. will join regular- season drivers Bob Stallings and Alex Gurney ... Continue reading
BRISBANE, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2005--UltraDNS Corporation, the world's leading provider of managed DNS services, today announced that Amica Insurance, the oldest mutual insurer of automobiles in the nation, has selected its Managed DNS Service to deliver enhanced online functionality and network reliability. By deploying o ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive REIT Shareholders Approve Merger with Entities Advised by DRA Advisors LLC
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 14 -- Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") today announced that its common shareholders, voting at a special meeting held today, have approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Flag Fund V LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, CA Acquisition REIT, a Maryland real estate investment trust, a ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group, Inc. Selects Portfolio Financial Servicing Company
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Dec. 14, 2005--Coach Financial Services ("CFS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI) announced their selection of Portfolio Financial Servicing Company ("PFSC") as their provider for all back-office servicing functions related to their portfolio of commerc ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to be Available on Web Site
PHOENIX--Dec. 14, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, has posted on its Web site the slides included in its current investor presentation. The presentation has been updated to reflect the company's third quarter 2005 financial results. The slid ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Consolidate Production in Thermal Products Group
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- Dana Corporation today announced it will consolidate the North American operations of its Thermal Products group by mid 2006 to reduce operating and overhead costs and strengthen competitiveness. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Dana facilities in Danville, Ind.; Sheffi ... Continue reading
Don't Get Soaked by Flood Damaged Cars
--We all saw the images of flooded cars after the recent hurricanes. But what happened to them afterwards? Thousands ended up in the salvage yard, declared a total loss. But thousands more may end up part of an elaborate fraud. Audio News Release You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/hom ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims, Inc. - 'EACC' - Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Completes Sale of Oldsmar Facility, Generating Working Capital OLDSMAR, Fla., Dec. 14 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, today announced financial results for the first quarter ending October 31, 2005 f ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 14 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it was presented the "Auto Market of the Year" award at the recent Latin American Agents Association ("LAAA") annual Christmas Gala in California. Infinity was chosen as the top auto market for the second time in the past five ... Continue reading
Lear's Fourth-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Is Now January 25, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's fourth-quarter 2005 financial results and related matters on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EST. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The au ... Continue reading
LeasePlan Has Money to Spend Thanks to SAS; Ready for Basel II with SAS(R) Credit Risk Management
CARY, N.C.--Dec. 14, 2005--LeasePlan Corporation, which has a lease portfolio of 1.2 million vehicles worldwide and has had bank status since 1993, is implementing SAS(R) Credit Risk Management. This solution will help LeasePlan Corporation to comply with the Basel II banking regulations and could lead to an expansion ... Continue reading
Mercedes R-Class Voted 2006 Urban Car Of The Year
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 14, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Although "urban" is not a title you'd typically hear associated with the Mercedes-Benz R-Class, On Wheels Incoporated, publishers of African Americans on Wheels, Latinos on Wheels and Asians on Wheels, recently voted the R their 2006 Urban Wheel Car of ... Continue reading
Navistar Postpones New York Analyst Meeting
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 14, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today postponed a scheduled meeting with security analysts and shareowners because the company's external audit for Fiscal 2005 is still in progress. "As a company, ... Continue reading
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 * EPA Announces Largest Civil Administrative Penalty In Its History for Dupont PFOA Violations *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 14, 2005) EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance ... Continue reading
News for Release: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Settles PFOA Case Against DuPont for Largest Environmental Administrative Penalty in Agency History * Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 14, 2005) DuPont will pay $10.25 million -- the ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com, 860-399-1147 Link to press release: http://pinionsoftware.com/docs/Pinion-Aladon-release.pdf Aladon LLC Secures Technical Training Materials With Pinion Software's SecureCDTM Continuous Pinio ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Dec. 14, 2005--The 4th Annual WomenWorthWatching(TM) issue of Profiles in Diversity Journal features profiles of 77 senior women business leaders. Nominated by their colleagues, peers, and mentors for their initiative and achievements, they lead by their vigorous attention to a vision as well as devotion to ... Continue reading
UGS Tecnomatix Is the Only Complete Digital Manufacturing Solution Offering Production Planning, Digital Simulation, Cost Estimation and Time Calculation KOELN, Germany and PLANO, Texas, Dec. 14 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced German-b ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2005--Capping off a successful year of fundraising, recruiting and business development, Zag (www.zag.com) announced today that the company has raised an additional $9 million in equity financing from a group of business and technology investors. Leading the round is GRP Partners, accompa ... Continue reading
Win a '69 Dodge Charger From Charity Raffle for Lili Claire Family Resource Center
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 14 -- Auto buffs of the muscle car era, led by the HEMI(R)-powered 1969 Dodge Charger, are invited to attend a "Chargin' For Charity" event and purchase raffle tickets at $100 per ticket for a chance to win this classic car. The event will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005 at the Exotic Cars Showroom ... Continue reading
For a Second Year in a Row, Road & Track Readers Name Chevrolet Corvette Best Car
America Wins Best Car Again, While Italian Exotics Continue to Capture Our Dreams NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 14 -- The ballots are in! Car enthusiasts have voted for the third-annual Road & Track Readers' Choice Award: The Best Car 2006. And the winner is ... the Chevrolet Corvette. This marks the second year in a row ... Continue reading
Delphi Technologies Strengthens Its Design Methodologies Portfolio With Two Additional Patents
TROY, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Delphi Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Delphi Corp., today announced further validation of its standardized design methodologies with the addition of two more patents. Delphi's Design Methodologies (DDM) are used in CAD/CAM design to help reduce product and process design costs and increase ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk Europe Announces Management Changes
ESSEN, Germany, December 14 -- -- Kendra Rawls is appointed managing director, R. L. Polk Europe -- Dominic Clare is appointed director, Product Strategy, R. L. Polk Europe -- Todd Fleischhauer is appointed country director, United Kingdom -- Markus Fromgen is appointed country director, Germany R. L. Polk & Co. today ... Continue reading
LaJolla Ca. December 14, 2005; Set to make its world debut in early January 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the dynamic Nissan URGE concept. A pure, powerful sports car with motorcycle-inspired styling, the rear-wheel drive URGE features a quick, high-revving, small-displacement engine, ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 14 -- Veteran automotive journalist David E. Davis Jr. will become the 3rd recipient of ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine's (RTM) annual Lifetime Achievement Award, at RTM's annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) on January 7, 2006. With a long and illustrious career as one of the auto industry's most c ... Continue reading
FIA Extends HANS Device Mandate to All International Events
ATLANTA, Dec. 14 -- HANS Performance Products, inventors of the International Award winning HANS Device, will once again be supported as the preferred leader in head and neck restraints by the FIA. The World Motor Sport Council of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) met in Monaco on December 9, 2005. Th ... Continue reading
UAW National Ford Council Endorses Tentative Agreement With Ford on Health Care
DETROIT, Dec. 14 -- The UAW National Ford Council today endorsed the union's tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. on health care. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by active UAW-Ford members and approval by a federal district court. "As we said Saturday, our goal in these discussions with Ford was t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG Licenses Immersion TouchSense(R) Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2005--Immersion Corporation , a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that Volkswagen AG (LSE:VKW) has signed a license agreement allowing use of Immersion technology for control panels in its passenger vehicles. The technology supplies tactile, or hapti ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Expects Record Christmas-New Year's Travel
Modest Increase in Air and Auto Travel Tops Last Year's Record AURORA, Ill., Dec. 14 -- The higher cost of travel won't keep Americans from taking trips during the Christmas-New Year's holidays. According to AAA's most recent Leisure Travel Index poll, some 63.5 million Americans say they will journey 50 miles or more ... Continue reading
Vehicle Styling Can Offset Quality Deficiencies, Spur Sales Increases, Says A.T. Kearney Study
Research Also Shows That Interior Styling Often More Important Than Exterior Design SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 14 -- As new vehicle quality rankings converge, styling is emerging as a key differentiator for consumers as they decide on the make and model of their next purchase. This is according to a study recently conduct ... Continue reading
AeroScout Call Button Tag Provides Wi-Fi Tracking Solution for Child Safety
AeroScout Japan Joins Nissan and NTT for Innovative Wireless Location Tracking and Security Service SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 14 -- AeroScout, Inc., the leader in the field of Wi-Fi based Active RFID solutions, today announced that it has joined Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NTT DATA Corporation, its communications Inc., Tokyu ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. Announcement of Adjournment of Special Meeting of Stockholders
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (the "Company") (CPNT.PK) announced that its Special Meeting of Stockholders held on December 13, 2005 to vote on the approval of the Company's Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution was adjourned to allow stockholders additional time to vote. The meeting will ... Continue reading
One More Step Toward The End of Corporate Motorsports: Michelin to Quit F-1
Michelin has on several occasions expressed the conditions of its involvement in Formula One: Michelin considers Formula One to be a highly technical motorsport in which the tyre is a very influential component in the scope of the performance of the vehicle. The teams' freedom to choose their own tyres is essential. Th ... Continue reading
Honda Announces New Automobile Sales Channel Strategy and Introduction of Acura Brand to Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 14, 2005; The Auto Channel reported today that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to integrate the company's three existing domestic automobile sales channels - Primo, Clio and Verno - into one Honda channel in March 2006. This integration will enable Honda customers to purchase and service a ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Suspend Participation in the FIA World Rally Championship Series
Tokyo Dec 14, 2005; Jun Ota writing for JCN reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced today that it will suspend participation in the FIA World Rally Championship series from 2006. With the Mitsubishi Motors Revitalization Plan as a basis, MMC has made a solid start toward revitalizing its busines ... Continue reading
Honda to Introduce Luxury Acura Cars to Japan in 2008
TOKYO December 14, 2005; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. on Wednesday unveiled plans to sell its Acura brand of cars in Japan in 2008, bringing its successful North America luxury nameplate to the Japanese market for the first time. Honda is the latest Japanese car maker to bring high-end North American marketing ... Continue reading
Shoemaker Stepping Down After 36 Years at the United Auto Workers
DETROIT December 14, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that United Auto Workers Vice President Richard Shoemaker grew up in a time when General Motors Corp. claimed about 50 percent of the U.S. auto market and imports were virtually nonexistent. Today, his union is battered by foreign competition and he ... Continue reading
NASCAR Legend and Auto Club Drive Home Tips for New Car Buying Just in Time for the Holidays NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 14 -- As the green flag drops on the holiday shopping season, consumers are already outpacing spending forecasts. For the first time ever, the National Retail Federation revised its holiday forecast in the ... Continue reading
Ford President Jim Padilla Affirms Thailand's Importance As Key Production Hub For One-Tonne Pickups
* Thailand continues to be a major manufacturing hub for Ford and Mazda one-tonne pickup trucks, with exports reaching to 130 markets worldwide. * Ford-Mazda joint-venture manufacturing facility at AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) is a significant contributor to Thailand's economy -- since 1998, AAT has generated over Baht ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Revenues and Earnings
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Dec. 14, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc., , the leading United States (U.S.) motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company's first quarter ended November 26, 2005. Net income for the first quarter was $14.6 million, compared to net income of $19.5 million for the first qu ... Continue reading
Nissan to Open 100 Light Commercial Vehicle Shops across Japan
Tokyo (JCN) Dec 12, 2005 - Nissan Motor announced plans today to open about 100 specialized light commercial vehicle shops at dealerships throughout Japan by the end of 2007 as part of its efforts to strengthen sales of such vehicles. "Commercial vehicle buyers, whether business individuals or companies, have very spec ... Continue reading
Technicians Showcase Skills At ACDelco's Technician Of The Millennium IV Contest
GRAND BLANC, MICH. -- Technicians have an opportunity to show their skills and technical savvy at ACDelco's 2006 Technician of the Millennium (TOM) IV Contest taking place October 27, 2006 at the ACDelco National Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. ACDelco recently announced the 2005 / 2006 Contest, its fourth one since 1999 ... Continue reading
GM's Los Angeles Auto Show Lineup Emphasizes Fun, Function And Fuel Efficiency
LOS ANGELES – General Motors increases its North American product pace by featuring seven new models for a number of its brands at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, plus a new concept, the GMC PAD. “From economical cars, to sport coupes, to people- and cargo-haulers, the range of GM vehicles shown ... Continue reading
#10 FreedomRoads Ford & John Andretti Ready for 2006 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #10 FreedomRoads Ford & John Andretti Ready for 2006 Season MOORESVILLE, NC (December 6, 2005) – With their eyes on a championship, FreedomRoads, along with partner Camping World, are happy to announce their sponsorship of the #10 ppc Racing Ford for 28 NASCAR Busch Series races in ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 -- In just about a year, the Los Angeles Auto Show will reach a new stage in its development as it moves to permanent November show dates. In recognition of the move, the theme of "A New Beginning" has been adopted for the 2007 show, which will be held in November 2006. The theme reflects both the ... Continue reading
Exciting CES Product Launches for the Car and Home to Propel HD Radio(TM) into 2006
New Multicast HD Radio Receivers and Features to Be Showcased in Numerous Booths Throughout the Show Floor COLUMBIA, MD, Dec. 13 -- The exciting new lineup of HD Radio receiver products and features will be on display this year in the iBiquity Digital booth at CES -- located in the Convention Center North Hall, #4616 - ... Continue reading
Hindustan Motors Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29194) has announced the addition of Hindustan Motors Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer channels. Hin ... Continue reading
Awards to be presented at 10th Annual Urban Wheel Awards Program, January 10 DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- On Wheels Incorporated, publisher of African Americans On Wheels, Latinos On Wheels and Asians On Wheels magazines announced the selection of the Honda Ridgeline as the winner of the 2006 Urban Wheel Award for Urban Truck o ... Continue reading
PPG Reaches Agreement to Acquire Iowa Paint Service Centers, Brand Names
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 13, 2005--PPG Industries has reached agreement to acquire from privately owned Iowa Paint Manufacturing a network of 42 architectural coatings service centers focused on professional paint contractors and industrial customers in the Midwest. The acquisition will also include the Iowa and Sterling brand ... Continue reading
Nissan Donates Autographed CORR Driving Suit to eBay Auction -- Proceeds Benefit Operation Homefront
GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is donating an autographed driving suit worn by international racer Boris Said to an auction conducted on eBay(R), with all of the proceeds going to Operation Homefront, a San Diego, Calif.-based charity that helps support families ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes
PHOENIX--Dec. 13, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the "Company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that, subject to market and other conditions, the Company intends to offer $85 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured note ... Continue reading
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