All I Want For Christmas Is A CLS 55 Ingenieur
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 16, 2005 at 10:40 AM CST With Christmas fast approaching, you may be wondering what the perfect gift to get all of us here at eMercedesBenz is this Christmas. Maybe you were thinking something along the lines of a nice card, or maybe a box of chocolates... but why not opt for ... Continue reading
Entities Advised by DRA Advisors LLC Complete Acquisition of Capital Automotive REIT
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 16 -- Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") today announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with Flag Fund V LLC and other entities advised by DRA Advisors LLC, pursuant to which CA Acquisition REIT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flag Fund V LLC, merged with and into Capital Aut ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Inc. Promotes Sylvia Kamenski to Vice President of Finance
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 16, 2005--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, announced today the appointment of Sylvia Kamenski as Vice President, Finance, reporting to Thomas G. Ho ... Continue reading
KHL Management Positioned for Explosive Growth; Organization Expands Its Expertise and Products
IRVING, Texas--Dec. 16, 2005--KHL Management's board of directors has structured the company to maximize the strong, steady growth envisioned for 2006 through 2008. Richard Kearby was elected Chairman of the Board and Scott Limpert was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kearby will carry the additional responsibili ... Continue reading
Pall Completes Sale of Commercial Aircraft Aftermarket Distribution Rights
EAST HILLS, N.Y.--Dec. 16, 2005--Pall Corporation announced today that it has completed the agreement giving Satair (Copenhagen: SAT.CO) the exclusive rights of its PAS division to distribute Pall filters to the commercial aerospace aftermarket in North and South America. The approximately $27.5 million USD purchase pr ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 16 -- Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") today announced that, on or about December 30, 2005, it expects to convert from a Maryland real estate investment trust to a Delaware limited liability company. The restructuring will be deemed a liquidation for federal income tax purposes. Earlier today, ... Continue reading
Sacramentans Drink and Drive at Holiday Sobriety Challenge
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Sacramentans Drink and Drive at Raley Field During "Holiday Sobriety Challenge" SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - People were drinking and driving at Raley Field in Sacramento on Friday, Dec. 16, all under the watchful eye of the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcem ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt & Warren Johnson Testing Update: Johnsons Set Record Pace in Valdosta Test Session
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Johnsons Set Record Pace in Valdosta Test Session ACDelco & GM Performance Parts teams unofficially shatter both ends of current NHRA record in off-season test Sugar Hill, Ga., December 15, 2005 - The primary goal for any NHRA racing te ... Continue reading
Kelderman Builds Official Sprint Sound & Speed Show Truck
I hope you may want to cover this. This event is scheduled for January 13-14 in Nashville and is planned to be an annual event. Premier Truck Builder, Jeff Kelderman, Builds Official Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust, A Celebration of Music and Motorsports Show Truck Oskaloosa, Iowa (December 15, 2005)… ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster At Dubai Motor Show
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 16, 2005 at 1:50 PM CST After reading our last story about the CLS 55 Ingenieur, there's probably a few of you that thought "The Ingenieur is nice, but I want something a little more... classic." If you're looking for the ultimate in classic, and exlusivity for that matter, l ... Continue reading
Rinspeed zaZen - new ways to automotive enlightenment
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, one of the world's biggest plastics producers, have been working together for some time on this revolutionary new concept car that will point the ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Equipment To Offer Contingency on Entire Summit Brand Products Line
For Immediate Release Courtesy of Summit Racing Equipment Summit Racing Equipment To Offer Contingency on Entire Summit Brand Products Line TALLMADGE, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2005) - Summit Racing Equipment has radically expanded its lineup of SCCA, NHRA, IHRA, NMRA and Fun Ford contingency items to include its entire line of S ... Continue reading
BSMB Announces Purchase of Transamerican Auto Parts
NEW YORK--Dec. 16, 2005--Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB") today announced the acquisition of Transamerican Auto Parts Company, Inc. and its affiliated entities (collectively, "Transamerican Auto Parts"). TAP is a leading retailer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty aftermarket parts and accessories for lig ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: Pimp Your Ride for the Holidays!
Tips for Getting the Hottest In-Car Gadgets Without Buying a New Ride NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- When it comes to buying a new car, the term "options" means a whole lot more than power windows and locks. These days, carmakers are rolling out models with highly advanced electronics gear. More than ever, car manufacturers are ... Continue reading
Transportation Resource Partners Announces Purchase of HomeDirect, Inc.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Dec. 16, 2005--Transportation Resource Partners, LP (TRP), a private equity firm focused on investing in the transportation industry, announced that it has acquired HomeDirect, Inc. ("HomeDirect" or the "Company") from The Bekins Group of companies. HomeDirect, headquartered in Hillside, IL, is ... Continue reading
Supermodified'er Furlong Will Pilot New Generation Car in the 2006 Silver Crown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 16, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN PATERNOSTER TABS OSWEGO SUPERMODIFIED STAR FURLONG AS 2006 SILVER CROWN PILOT INDIANAPOLIS – Long-time USAC Silver Crown Series supporter and owner Jim Paternoster of Oswego, N.Y. announced yesterday he has tabbed Supermodified specialist ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Dec. 16 -- DaimlerChrysler Services, the financial services unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, is a contributing sponsor to this Saturday's Rebirth of Englewood Community Development Corporation's Second Annual Diamond Gala Celebration. The event will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005, at The Stadium Club at U.S. C ... Continue reading
Gamel Donates Use of $138,000 Motorhome for a Special Christmas Wish
CHICO, Calif.--Dec. 16, 2005--Dan Gamel's Chico RV Center is donating the use of a Pace Arrow Motorhome valued at $138,000 to Lance Utterback and his family for what may be their final vacation together. Lance, an officer of the Chico Police Department, has cancer and his wish is to take his children to Disneyland. Acc ... Continue reading
Midas, Uni-Select Sign Agreement for Supply of Walker Exhaust to Midas Shops in Canada
ITASCA, Ill.--Dec. 16, 2005--Midas, Inc. and Uni-Select, Inc. (TSX:UNS) of Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, have entered into an agreement appointing Uni-Select as the exclusively endorsed supplier of Tenneco Automotive, Inc.'s Walker-brand exhaust products to more than 200 Midas shops in Canada. The Walker products repla ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, December 16, 2005)* ** (1) Comments Sought on CAFO Compliance Extensions (2) EPA Amends Enforcement Provisions for California's Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline Program** ** (1) Comments S ... Continue reading
Outcome From Ducati Board of Directors Meeting of December 16th, 2005
BOLOGNA, Italy, December 16 -- The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. has approved today, among other items, the following: 1) an accrual on the 2005 Profit and Loss of a Euro 13.0 million restructuring reserve to support the reduction of dealer bike stock and to readdress and retrain the organizational ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Dec. 16, 2005--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that one of the top ten suppliers of construction aggregates in the United States has begun installation of the puraDYN(R) bypass oil filtration system and the Rentar(R) fuel catalyst system on its off-road equipme ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Equipment Expands SCCA Contingency Program
For Immediate Release Courtesy of Summit Racing Equipment Summit Racing Equipment Expands SCCA Contingency Program TALLMADGE, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2005) - Now, even more competitors on the SCCA Club Racing National circuit can earn valuable contingency money from Summit Racing Equipment. The Tallmadge, Ohio-based company has ... Continue reading
Union Pacific Unveils $8.5 Million State-of-the-Art Track Inspection Vehicle
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 16 -- Union Pacific Railroad today unveiled its new $8.5 million state-of-the-art track inspection vehicle, EC-5, that will continue to enhance track safety with technology. Union Pacific now owns two self-propelled track geometry inspection vehicles designed to perform a variety of electronic track i ... Continue reading
Over 100 Detroit public school children attend inaugural event CANTON, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has teamed up with Detroit Public Schools Children's Museum to plant the seeds of interest in science and technology wi ... Continue reading
Transbotics Secures Order for a New Laser Guided AGV System in the Transportation Industry
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Dec. 16, 2005--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced it has received an order for a new Laser Guided Vehicle system from a customer in the transportation industry. A new fork style AGV was chosen for its maneuverability and its ability to move various loads. The order ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Receives Commitment for $200 Million Financing
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 16, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that Wachovia Bank, National Association and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC have agreed to underwrite and syndicate a $200 million senior secured term loan facility, expec ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Assemble Off-Highway Transmissions and Axles in Hungary
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Dana Corporation today announced it will begin assembling off-highway axles and transmissions in Gyor, Hungary, in the first quarter of 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) The company's new facility in Gyor will initially employ about 50 people in the assembly, testi ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 16, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on January 23, 2006, to shareholders of record on January 9, 2006. The annual divid ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announcement
HONG KONG, Dec. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS AND PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO/BY CONN ... Continue reading
AAA Expects 1.7 Percent Increase in Christmas-New Year's Travel
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 16 -- Americans will travel in potentially record-high numbers this Christmas-New Year's holiday, despite travel costs that are up nearly across the board. AAA estimates that 63.50 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 1.7 percent increase from last year's 62.42 mill ... Continue reading
AAA Expects Winter Holiday Travel Up 1.7 Percent From Last Year
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 16 -- Americans will travel in potentially record-high numbers this Christmas-New Year's holiday, despite travel costs that are up nearly across the board. AAA estimates that 63.50 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 1.7 percent increase from last year's 62.42 ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - December 16, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 345,599 units, down 3.7 percent from the 358,959 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 16,061,0 ... Continue reading
LJ International Signs Deal to Race 'Enzo' Ferrari Car in China
Ferrari Challenge Car, Bearing Brand of LJ Intl.'s China Retail Division, is Expected to Appear in Five Events During 2006 HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LJ International, Inc. (LJI) , one of the fastest-growing jewelry companies in the world, today announced that it plans to race a ... Continue reading
Mercedes CLS Selling Better Than Expected
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 16, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Mercedes has put out a press release today bragging of the superiority of the CLS when compared to any other vehicle in its class, and most other vehicles for that matter. All right, so the statement above may be a small exaggeration. They did however ... Continue reading
New Mercedes S-Class Named "Luxury Topauto 2006"
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 15, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST Day in and day out, we cover the latest Mercedes news. As you've probably noticed, over the past few weeks, we've been bringing you a ton of Mercedes awards stories. This got me thinking - maybe you guys are getting tired of hearing about Mercedes' la ... Continue reading
Want A Sak's Limited Edition S600? Too Bad
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 15, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST A long time ago in a land far, far away, we told you about a limited edition Mercedes S600 that was being sold exclusively by Saks Fifth Avenue through their holiday catalogue. For $145,000, a select few would be able to enjoy a custom S600 sporting a ... Continue reading
New Company Profile on BMW AG 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 16, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29532) has announced the addition of BMW AG 2005 company profile edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile on BMW is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute-analysis on the ... Continue reading
Amicus Wins Compensation for Nissan Employee
LONDON, December 16 -- Amicus Britain's biggest private sector union has secured compensation for a Nissan employee who suffered an injury while working at the car plant. Mr. Gregg was injured on the 18th March 2003 during the course of his work as a Manufacturing Operative employed by Nissan in Washington. He was atte ... Continue reading
Nissan VQ Engine Makes Ward's 10-Best Engines List for 2006
DETROIT--Dec. 16, 2005--The Nissan 3.5-liter VQ V6 engine has been named to the annual Ward's 10-Best Engines list for the 12th straight year by Ward's Communications, Inc. It is the only engine that has been part of the list every year the award has been presented. The versatile VQ powerplant is offered in a variety o ... Continue reading
Enova Enters into a School Bus Program with Major N.A. Truck and Bus Manufacturer
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 16, 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 entered into a joint School Bus program with a major North American Truck Manufacturer. The School Bus pr ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Prices Move Higher
HOUSTON--Dec. 16, 2005--Retail gasoline prices in Texas have increased nearly a dime in the last two weeks, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.144 a gallon -- a weekly increase of about seven cents. Dallas takes the lead this week as the c ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Holiday Spirits High - Gas Prices Lower
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 16, 2005--As Southern Californians enter the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, their budgets are being stretched by lower gasoline prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long B ... Continue reading
* Plant employees also donate $3,400 in toys * Chrysler Group plants have raised money for Toys for Tots for the past 11 years WHAT: Eight Detroit-area Chrysler Group manufacturing facilities and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund have raised $55,500 and donated $3,400 in toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots organ ... Continue reading
Kia releases sketch of all-new 'Soul' concept car
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia releases sketch of all-new ¡®Soul¡¯ concept car - Crossover utility concept will debut at 2006 NAIAS (SEOUL) Decem ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Taps New Year's Eve/Times Square To Launch All New 2007 Chevy Tahoe
The revolution races on with introduction of all new Chevy Tahoe, signaling Chevrolet's continued barrage of new products in '06Groundbreaking partnership with NYC, Countdown Entertainment and Times Square Alliance gives Chevrolet unprecedented presence in Times Square, including all new custom Chevy stageMajor sponsor ... Continue reading
GM's Wagner Says 2006 Revenues Driven By New Full-sized Sport Utility Vehicles and Trucks
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner on Thursday said the automaker should see improved revenue in 2006, driven by its new line of full-sized sport utility vehicles and trucks. On the sidelines of GM's holiday party in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Wagoner re ... Continue reading
Ford Stuck Between a Rock and a Gay Place
DETROIT December 15, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the conservative American Family Association said Thursday it will consider reinstating a boycott against Ford Motor Co. because the automaker plans to continue running advertisements in gay publications. Ford said last week it planned to stop a ... Continue reading
Confederate Motor Company Announces Relocation to Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Dec. 15, 2005-- Parent company incorporated as Birmingham Speed of America, Inc. They are the hottest motorcycles in the world. Owned by movie stars, rock stars and at least one foreign prince, they have been celebrated on the covers and in the pages of leading magazines around the globe - from the Ro ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Paves the Way to A1 Grand Prix Victory in Dubai
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2005 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Paves the Way to A1 Grand Prix Victory in Dubai Nicolas Lapierre claims A1 Team France's fifth feature race victory of the season FINDLAY, OHIO, December 15, 2005 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER C ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Own 100% of South Pacific Tyres
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today it has reached agreement in principle on the final terms to acquire Ansell Limited's interest in their South Pacific Tyres (SPT) joint ventures, pending government and other approvals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Good ... Continue reading
Emergency Road Service Calls Increase, Says AAA Michigan
DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase, AAA Michigan reported today. From midnight through 4 p.m. today, the Auto Club had received 2,978 calls for roadside assistance. That total is approximately 38% above the volume forecasted on the basis of historical data and expected wea ... Continue reading
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