Directed Electronics Prices Initial Public Offering
VISTA, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of ... Continue reading
Flextronics Reports New Option Grants
SINGAPORE, Dec. 15 -- Flextronics today announced that it has granted options from its 2004 Award Plan for New Employees to purchase an aggregate of 342,125 ordinary shares to employees of recently acquired companies and other new employees. The options have an exercise price of $10.32 (which is equal to the closing pr ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it has been selected by General Motors Corporation to supply an Integrated Dealer Management System (IDMS) to all Saturn retailers in the U.S. As part of a multi-year agreement, Reynolds will convert GM's approximately 440 Saturn retailers ... Continue reading
Honeywell Completes Sale of Security Printing Services to M&F Worldwide
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Dec. 15, 2005--Honeywell announced today that it has completed the sale of Clarke American, its Security Printing Services (SPS) business, to M&F Worldwide Corp for $800 million in cash. In the transaction, M&F Worldwide acquired all of the stock of Novar USA Inc., the parent company of the SPS b ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Dec. 15, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. today announced that Kay Palmer, Chief Information Officer for J.B. Hunt, has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. Honorees, including Ms. Palmer, will be honored at a ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
CHICAGO, Dec. 15 -- LKQ Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of the Company's common stock. Each stockholder of record at the close of business on January 3, 2006 will receive an additional share for every outstanding share held on the record date, and trading will begin ... Continue reading
KINGSTON, Mass.--Dec. 15, 2005--Microway(R) today announced that their WhisperStation(TM) line of ultra-quiet workstations has been certified by 3Dlabs(R) to include Wildcat(R) Realizm(TM) 500 professional graphics accelerators. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm 500 is a powerful, PCI Express-based professional graphics solution ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Delay in Filing Form 10-K
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today notified the Securities and Exchange Commission that it will delay filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. As previously announced, the company is in the process of reviewing its revenue recognition policy in re ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Sebring Testing Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST PRE-SEASON TEST EAST LANSING, Mich. (December 15, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing headed down south to warmer weather to get some on-track time for a p ... Continue reading
WIX Hummer H2 Program Brings WIX Filters Message to the Masses
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 Hummer H2 Program Brings WIX Filters Message to the Masses GASTONIA, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2005) - Following its debut in 2005, the WIX Hummer H2 prog ... Continue reading
GM suspends 401(k) match for salaried employees
DETROIT December 15, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is suspending contributions to its 401(k) retirement savings plan for salaried workers, a spokesman said on Thursday. "We continue to monitor the business in determining when to reinstate the matching contributions," GM spokesman Robert Herta said. T ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Makes Significant Investment in Service Technicians
Enhanced program focused on increased uptime, improved quality for the customer DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) is making certain that it's in top shape to support its customers with the launch of G2 -- or the Guild 2.0. With the launch of the new service technician program, service outlets are inc ... Continue reading
SmarTire Reports FQ1 2006 Financial Results
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Dec. 15 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) reported today its financial results for its first quarter ended October 31, 2005. SmarTire's consolidated financial statements and all financial information contained in this release are stated in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accor ... Continue reading
Modine Promotes Margaret Kelsey to Corporate Treasurer
RACINE, Wis.--Dec. 15, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in the innovative designs of heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today it has promoted Margaret "Peggy" Kelsey to the position of Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Se ... Continue reading
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS General Motors is not normally thought of as a niche marketer, but times are not exactly normal at GM. And perhaps that is making the once-conservative corporation a little more adventuresome. If so, there is a silver lining to the cloud. Consider, as ... Continue reading
AMERICAN GT ROAD RACING HIRES PR VETERAN LEE ELDER
WILTON, CT Dec. 6, 2005; The American GT Road Racing Association announced today that it has retained the services of veteran public relations representative Lee Elder. Elder is part of Goodyear Racing’s public relations effort. He also works as a public relations consultant for Utts Racing, Custom Printing and o ... Continue reading
HowStuffWorks Secures Growth Capital from Carl Icahn
Also Acquires the Exclusive Digital Rights to the PIL Library of Over 10,000 Books and 1 Million Images ATLANTA, Dec. 15 -- HowStuffWorks(R), a trusted resource for people of all ages who want to learn more about the world around us, today announced that entities owned by Carl Icahn have made a significant investment o ... Continue reading
Harris Captures Focus Championship
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) HARRIS CAPTURES CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Moorpark, Calif. - (December 15, 2005) Ringers Gloves employee and Ringers racer Alex Ha ... Continue reading
Speech Recognition Consumer Products Hit it Big in 2005
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Sensory, Inc., the world leader in embedded speech technologies, today announced that in 2005 the company achieved record revenues and profits due to its customers' success in releasing speech enabled products, with revenues increasing 70% over the preceding year. Customers such as Rad ... Continue reading
The Place For A Diesel Is...On The Racetrack?
By Carey Russ I received an interesting notice in my email recently. Audi is going racing in the 2006 24 Hours of LeMans, the famous French endurance race. No surprise there, Audi prototype racers have dominated the classic event for the past six years. But 2006 will be different. Previous R8s have used engines based o ... Continue reading
WL Ross Completes Purchase of VTG
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- WL Ross & Co. LLC ("WL Ross") has completed the acquisition of rail logistics company VTG from TUI AG, the major European tourism company. The purchase price was not disclosed. Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Chairman & CEO of WL Ross stated, "This is our first investment in Germany and the largest we have ma ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Economic Impact Projected Between $580 to $600 Million
DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- The economic impact of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is projected to increase by 3 percent from last year, reaching between $580-$600 million, said David Sowerby, C.F.A., portfolio manager and chief market analyst at Loomis Sayles & Co. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... 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 carrier sys ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 14, 2005--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today announced fiscal 2006 third quarter earnings. Apogee develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries. THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS -- Earnings from continuing operations were $0.32 p ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Announces Completion of the Pricing of Exchangeable Senior Note Offering
PHOENIX--Dec. 14, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc. (the "company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that the company has completed the pricing of its private placement of $85.0 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured notes. In add ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO COMPETE IN D1 GRAND PRIX AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
NEWS RELEASE December 14, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO COMPETE IN D1 GRAND PRIX AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's Samuel Hubinette is slated to compete in his final event for the 2005 season, ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands Share Buy Back Program
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 15, 2005--Autoliv Inc. (SSE:ALIV) - the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems - today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an expansion of the Company's stock repurchase program. As a result, management is authorized to repurchase an additional 10 million shares of its outs ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--Dec. 15, 2005--Autologica(TM), makers of the Autologica Dealer Management System, and ADC(TM)-Automotive Dealer Consulting, LLC today announced a partnership that will help automotive dealers, distributors and manufacturers throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America improve their business proces ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 15 -- CA Acquisition REIT and Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") today announced that, as part of CA Acquisition REIT's previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of the Company's outstanding $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Monthly Income Notes Due 2019 (CUSIP #139733 ... Continue reading
* 2005 Hispanic Advocate of the Year awarded to Jethro Joseph of DaimlerChrysler * Joseph is recognized for his contributions and commitment to the Michigan Hispanic business community * Second honor for Joseph this year ... Joseph recently received the 2005 Advocate Award from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Organizational Changes in Commercial Vehicle & Off-Highway Operations
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- Dana Corporation today announced a pair of organizational changes within its global commercial vehicle and off-highway businesses. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Bernard N. "Nick" Cole, president of Dana's Heavy Vehicle Technologies and Systems Group, has elected to r ... Continue reading
DIRT MotorSports Changes Ticker Symbol
NORMAN, Okla.--Dec. 15, 2005--DIRT MotorSports, Inc. (OTCBB:DMSP) (formerly OTCBB:BMSR) announced the change of the company's ticker symbol to DMSP from BMSR. The Company has reserved "DIRT" as its future ticker symbol in anticipation of filing an application for listing on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market in early 2006. Abo ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Files Patent for Humidity Measuring Bend Sensor(R)
DRAPER, Utah--Dec. 15, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced the company recently filed a patent for a Hygrometer Bend Sensor(R); a hygrometer is an instrument that measures the moisture content or the humidity of air or any gas. This technology opens an entirely new market for Flexpoint and ... Continue reading
GenTek Inc. Announces Fourth Voluntary Term Loan Prepayment
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--Dec. 15, 2005--GenTek Inc. announced that it has prepaid today an additional $3 million of its first lien term loan bringing cumulative prepayments of its term debt over the past five months to $12 million. "We continue our commitment to improve operating cash flow, reduce debt levels and drive value ... Continue reading
Henkel Unveils New Adhesives and Sealants Technology Center
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 15 -- Henkel recently announced the opening of its new Adhesives and Sealants Technology Center, which provides crucial expertise and testing resources to transportation manufacturers and suppliers. "From computer-based design to real-world simulation, the new Adhesives and Sealants Technol ... Continue reading
IMSA ACERO to Invest US$120 million to Increase Production Capacity
MONTERREY, Mexico--Dec. 15, 2005--Grupo Imsa (BMV:IMSA) announces that its Board of Directors has authorized a US$120 million investment for IMSA ACERO to increase its production capacity of cold-rolled, pre-painted and galvanized steel sheet. The additional capacity will be installed at the company's current facilitie ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host 2006 Financial Guidance Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15 -- 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 Financia ... Continue reading
Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM) 760 Portable Vehicle Navigation System Receives CES 2006 Innovations Award
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Thales, global innovator of navigation and positioning solutions, proudly announces that the Consumer Electronics Association has named its Magellan RoadMate 760 portable vehicle navigation system a 2006 Innovations Design and Engineering honoree in the Vehicle/Mobile Electronics cat ... Continue reading
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. & CHANDLER, Ariz.--Dec. 15, 2005--Richard Julien, president of Arizona-based Marketing Associates, has agreed to introduce ScopeOut(R) to national mass merchandise retailers for Sense Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: SNSG). ScopeOut(R) is a newly developed automotive safety product designed to prevent accid ... Continue reading
UGS Win in Multi-Year-Long Contest Bolsters Company's Momentum in CAD Segment of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Market; Selection Extends to Nissan Affiliates Selection of UGS to Help Nissan Achieve Sustainable Growth, Profitability and Return on Investment Through Nissan's Mid-Term Business Plan 'Nissan Value-Up'; ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Inc. Provides Update on Corporate Progress
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 15, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (PCX: RZ)("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive and related technologies, announced today that there has been significant progress in regards to the design and testing of two new products in ... Continue reading
- Sacramento Loaves and Fishes receives all-new 2006 Jeep(R) Commander in honor of local hero, California highway Patrol Officer J.C. Dodd - Officer Dodd recognized for selfless contributions to public safety and the community - DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund presents Loaves and Fishes with additional $10,000 cash do ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 15, 2005--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2005. The cash dividend is payable January 13, 2006, to stockholders of record on December 30, 2005. Titan International, Inc., a ho ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Receives Nifty Fifty Award for Wide Track Suspension System
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized along with Hendrickson International by Newport Communications Heavy Duty Tr ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Continues Popular Box Top 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 Popular Box Top Program in 2006 GASTONIA, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2005) - WIX Filters will continue its popular Box Top program in 200 ... Continue reading
WIX Racing Product Sponsorship Promotion Returns for 2006 Season
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 Racing Product Sponsorship Promotion Returns for 2006 Season GASTONIA, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2005) - In 2006, WIX Filters again will offer its popular ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Offers Tips To Help Customers Travel Safely This Holiday Season
BEDMINSTER, N.J., Dec. 15 -- Many Americans will pack up the car and drive to see friends, family and loved ones this holiday season. Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, offers the following tips to help customers while traveling over the holidays. * Drive Responsibly - ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Dec. 15, 2005--John Glover, who for more than two decades has been the "go-to guy" for NASCAR Cup Series engine tuners seeking the latest spark plug technologies, received the prestigious 2005 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award during a December 2 ceremony in New York City. Presented annually by NASCAR, the S ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group is recognized for its dedication and commitment to expanding the local Detroit NSHMBA chapter's vision and presence in Michigan AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15 -- For the first time, Chrysler Group has been honored as the "Corporation of the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the National Society of Hispanic M ... Continue reading
NeoMedia to Distribute PPG Auto Refinish Products in China
FT. MYERS, Fla. & PITTSBURGH--Dec. 15, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), said today it has signed a contract with PPG Industries, Inc. , through PPG Paints Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., a 100% owned subsidiary of PPG, to distribute PPG Auto Refinish products throughout the People's Republic of China via ... Continue reading
MetLife Auto & Home Offers Tips and Free Brochures to Help Minimize the Threat of Holiday Fires
WARWICK, R.I.--Dec. 15, 2005--There are many causes for celebration during the winter holiday months, but it's also the time of the year when the threat of home fires increases dramatically. Nearly one third of all residential fires occur during the winter, according to the National Fire Protection Association, resulti ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 15, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29567) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - December Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine an ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Editors' Top-10 Car-Themed Gifts for Kids to Delight Budding Car Enthusiasts
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Editors at Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, are coming to the rescue of parents who want to indulge their kids' budding enthusiasm for cars, yet haven't found the ideal gift as the holidays quickly approach. Even if getting their driver' license i ... Continue reading
Murray's Discount Auto Stores Opens Largest Auto Parts Store in Midwest
BELLEVILLE, Mich.--Dec. 15, 2005--Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., retailer of automotive parts and accessories, is opening the largest automotive parts and accessories store in the Midwest, located in Mundelein, Ill. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday Dec. 17, 2005. Special guest Mayor Kenneth H. Kessler ... Continue reading
Autobytel Announces 2006 Editors' Choice Awards
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , which provides millions of car shoppers with in-depth, expert vehicle information on its popular auto research and buying sites, today announced its third annual Editors' Choice Awards, a listing of the best new vehicles on the market according to Autobytel's veteran team ... Continue reading
New Concept Car 'zaZen' - New Ways to Automotive Enlightenment
ZUMIKON, Switzerland & LEVERKUSEN, Germany--Dec. 15, 2005-- Revolutionary Lighting Technology and Exciting Roof Design at the Geneva Motor Show On February 28, 2006, at the Geneva Motor Show, the exciting "zaZen" will go on show for the first time. The famous Swiss design company Rinspeed, and Bayer MaterialScience (FW ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Releases Annual 10 Best for 2006
Import Models Take Seven of 10 Honors ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 15 -- The world's number one automotive enthusiast magazine, Car and Driver, today announced winners in its 24th annual roundup of the 10 best cars sold in America. The Car and Driver "10Best" winners are featured in the January 2006 issue of the magazine, on ... Continue reading
New Lincoln Website Flaunts Urban 'Vibe'
* Lincolnlounge.com will provide a highly personalized, unique gateway to the Lincoln brand allowing target users to experience "Lincoln luxury." * The new website is designed to be a destination space to communicate major Lincoln marketing initiatives, showcase new vehicles, capture user information and engage the use ... Continue reading
Volvo Take on The Safety Race: Everybody Wins
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- The following letter from Clive Bengtsson, Volvo Crash Tester, was issued today by Volvo Cars of North America: As the end of the year approaches, so does the usual holiday revelry. It's a good time to look at how we drive and what that means for our friends and loved ones. Impaired driving, ... Continue reading
American LaFrance production in Charleston plant will continue until 2007 DaimlerChrysler to re-assemble Dodge Sprinter in Charleston STUTTGART, Germany and PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 15 -- North America's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler's Freightliner LLC, announced today that it has reached an agre ... Continue reading
ZF Sales Increase 7 Percent Worldwide in 2005
New Products, Along With an Upswing in the Heavy Truck and Construction Markets, Pay Dividends NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 15 -- Automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it achieved a worldwide sales increase of 7 percent during 2005 to $12.8 billion (euro 10.7 billion). The increase was attributed to new develo ... Continue reading
International Speedway Initiates 2006 Financial Guidance
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today initiated financial guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2006. "ISC will continue to leverage strategic internal initiatives and positive industry trends to fuel its near- and long-term growth," commented ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Dec. 15, 2005--Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has once again outshone industry standards with its new line of electric walkies boasting the highest maneuverability on the market, advanced regenerative breaking for increased run time and energy efficiency, and 500-hour service intervals. The new electric walkie lin ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 15, 2005--Tripath Technology Inc. (Pink Sheets:TRPH), creators of Class-T(R) 1-bit digital audio amplifiers with Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)), today announced plans to showcase new products at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Tripath expects to unveil the first product utilizing its ... Continue reading
BMW Top Premium Brand for 2005
Washington DC December 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that with less than 3 weeks left in 2005, BMW AG looks like the top premium brand in sales for the 2005. According to The Wall Street Journal, data released yesterday shows new registrations of BMW vehicles rose 9.5 percent in Europe in November over the sa ... Continue reading
China's Cheap Labour Cannot Last
BEIJING, Dec. 8 -- As Chinese labour costs keep rising, some foreign investors and manufacturers have begun to look elsewhere for more profitable business opportunities. Nike, for example, has expanded four production lines in Viet Nam and invested US$16 million in new facilities there, giving the cold shoulder to Taif ... Continue reading
Hitachi to Make Hitachi Mobile a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary to Strengthen Automotive Systems Business
TOKYO--Dec. 15, 2005--Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Mobile Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9429) today announced that they signed a stock-for-stock exchange agreement today to make Hitachi Mobile a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi. This move is intended to strengthen Hitachi's automotive systems business. ... Continue reading
Car Company Looking for a Few Good Heroes: One Month Remains to Nominate Top Hometown Hero
$1 Million in Financial Contributions Awarded in Fourth Annual Volvo for life Awards Nominations for Everyday Heroes Sought at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; Top Winner Receives a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Do you know a hero -- someone in your community seeking to improve the safety, quality of life and/or e ... Continue reading
Automatic Plate Recognition at Virage Security and Surveillance
World Leading ANPR Technology Facilitates Automatic Vehicle Identification and Tracking in all Conditions SAN FRANCISCO, California, December 15 -- Virage, a wholly owned subsidiary of Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or LSE: AU.L) and a leading supplier and visionary in Rich Media Management technology, today added ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Dec. 15, 2005--Intel Corporation and the BMW Group today announced a comprehensive partnership that includes technology, co-marketing and Intel's sponsorship of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. As part of this agreement, Intel technology will be deployed throughout the BMW Group and its worldwide dealer network ... Continue reading
Hybrid Central in China? Toyota Begins Prius Production at China Plant
TOKYO December 15, 2005; Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said on today it began production of the Prius hybrid car in China with local joint venture partner FAW Group as planned, with an aim to sell 3,000 units in 2006. The move marks a significant first step in Toyota's aim to promote the gasoline-ele ... Continue reading
WorldSource Launches Ice Free, a Spray to Combat Winter
- WDSC to Test Market Ice Free in Minneapolis and Pittsburgh Starting December 16 - PALM DESERT, Calif., Dec. 15 -- WorldSource, Inc. today announced it is launching a television marketing campaign for its new product, Ice Free, a spray for automobile windshields. Ice Free was developed with NASA-based technology to pr ... Continue reading
Ford Models Back in the Car of The Year Hunt
2006 Ford Fusion Ford repeats car-and-truck-of-the-year finals recognition All-new Ford Fusion mid-size sedan brings unique American character to competitive mid-size sedan segment New Ford Explorer features advancements in capability, refinement and safety Fusion and Explorer to be followed by a new wave of models, in ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., December 14, 2005 – Monday, senior executives from Ford Motor Company met in Washington D.C. with the leadership of national gay and lesbian organizations. Following is the letter sent today to the leadership attending that meeting, reiterating Ford's commitment to inclusion. The company said tha ... Continue reading
Alcoa Recognizes Student for Aluminum Intensive Ferrari of the Future
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 14, 2005--Alcoa announced today that it has awarded Shigenori Maeda, a design student from the College for Creative Studies of Detroit, a special design prize for Excellence in Design for Aluminum, for his model "612 Lafayette" Ferrari. Maeda designed the Ferrari for the "Ferrari: New Concepts of the M ... Continue reading
Oodle Now Has over 3 Million Auto Classifieds
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2005--Oodle(TM), the search engine for local classifieds, has rapidly expanded its auto partnerships and now has the nation's largest index of auto classifieds in the 65 markets it serves. Oodle aggregates listings from national sites like CarsDirect as well as specialty sites like Truckerto ... Continue reading
With Strike Looming, Zipcar Offers Free Shuttle Service to All New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New Yorkers always come together during difficult times, and as the City braces for a possible transit strike this Friday, two companies, Zipcar and the city's beloved H&H Bagels, are joining forces to help keep New Yorkers moving. On Friday, December 16th from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Zipcar, the city' ... Continue reading
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