Honda Motors 2005 CEO Year End Speech Summary
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 20, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Review of the year 2005With the all-new Civic, Honda received various awards in Japan and the U.S. (e.g. RJC Technology of the Year; Car of the Year Japan Special Achievement Award - Most Advanced Technology Award; Japan Automobile Hall of Fame Car of the Year; the U.S.-bas ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Declares Quarterly Dividend Payment
BUFFALO, N.Y.--Dec. 21, 2005--The Board of Directors of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. has declared a cash dividend of $.05 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 10, 2006, to shareholders of record on January 3, 2006. Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer, processor, and distributor of metals and othe ... Continue reading
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Dec. 21 -- Holley Performance Products, Inc. ("Holley") and KHPP Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") announced today that they are extending until 11:59 p.m. New York City time on January 4, 2006, unless further extended, the expiration date of the exchange offer and consent solicitation with respect to the ... Continue reading
Shelby Files Federal Court Infringement Action Against Wilhelm Motor Works
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc.'s , wholly owned subsidiary Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. (CSL) announced today that it has filed an action in the Central District of California, United States Federal Court, seeking preliminary injunction and damages against Wilhelm Motor Works (WMW) for the ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Key Finance Executive Appointments
TROY, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Frank Macher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) today announced the following recent financial executive appointments: Tim Trenary has been appointed Vice President and Treasurer. Trenary joins Collins & Aikman from Federal-Mogul where he most recently ... Continue reading
Honda Motors 2005 Sales and Production Forecast
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 20, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has made a 2005 year end summary sales and production forecast available with the 2005 CEO Year End Speech, summing up 2005, and providing an outlook on 2006. Global Sales (million units)----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 2 ... Continue reading
Metro Networks Presents 'The Top Ten Worst Traffic Incidents of 2005'
- The Experts at the Nation's Largest Traffic Gathering Organization Unveils the Ten Worst Traffic Incidents of 2005 from Across the Nation - NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Metro Networks, a Westwood One company and the largest traffic gathering and reporting operation in America, unveiled today the list of The Top Ten Worst Tra ... Continue reading
DCX Holds Off Decision on Bringing Minicar Brand To U.S.
DaimlerChrysler has decided to delay a decision on whether to launch its Smart minicar brand in the U.S. next year, Reuters reports. The decision was set to be made at the end of this year, but will now possibly be announced at the Geneva car show in late February. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Invests More Money in Michigan Technical Center
Washington DC December 21, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai will invest $94 million for expansion of its new technical center near Ann Arbor, MI. The move will result in 600 additional jobs, reports The Detroit News. The South Korean automaker opened the technical plant back on October 13. "Hyundai̵ ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Dec. 21, 2005--3M Company and Roush Racing announced today that 3M will be the primary sponsor for the No. 06 Ford Fusion entry driven by Todd Kluever in the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series. The season-opening February 18th race at Daytona International Speedway will mark the Busch Series debut for Kluever, t ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Launches New Corporate Web Site
CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 21 -- ADESA, Inc. today launched a new, improved corporate Web site (http://www.adesainc.com/ ) that reflects the company's new visual brand and image. The new site offers additional functionality and information for those who want to learn more about the ADESA, Inc. family of companies. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Dec. 21, 2005--For the past 12 years, DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:DMSP) World of Outlaws(R) Sprint Car Series has raced its way through the Pacific Northwest in late August. That tradition will continue in 2006 as the greatest collection of sprint car drivers in the world will have a homecoming at ... Continue reading
Parrot's Bluetooth(R) Hands-free Car Kits Now on Shelves at CompUSA Stores Nationwide
NEW YORK--Dec. 21, 2005--Parrot, the world-leading innovator in Bluetooth(R) car kits, has realized its goal of making its products available on retail shelves coast to coast before the end of 2005! Parrot's plug & play EASY-DRIVE Bluetooth car kits are now sold in all CompUSA stores nationwide, allowing consumers easy ... Continue reading
Engelhard Raises Prices on Special Effect Exterior Pigments
ISELIN, N.J.--Dec. 21, 2005--Engelhard Corporation announced today it is increasing prices globally for its exterior-grade special effect pigments for use in automotive coatings, effective January 1, 2006. Prices will be adjusted by 10% - 20% depending on the grade of the product. Engelhard's exterior special effect pi ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Alabama Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Alabama effective Nov. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who give so much to our com ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Georgia Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Georgia effective Nov. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who give so much to our com ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates For Iowa Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Iowa an average of 3.0 percent effective Nov. 8, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who g ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Maryland Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Maryland effective Jan. 1, 2006. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who give so much to our com ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for New Hampshire Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in New Hampshire an average of 4.0 percent effective Oct. 1, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educat ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for North Dakota Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in North Dakota an average of 7.0 percent effective Jan. 16, 2006. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educat ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Ohio Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Ohio an average of 5.5 percent effective Oct. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Oregon Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Oregon an average of 4.6 percent effective Oct. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators wh ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Texas Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Texas effective Sept. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who give so much to our comm ... Continue reading
New success for ESPRIT CAM in the French education system
Camarillo, Calif. -Dec. 21, 2005- CAM industry leader, DP Technology's reseller E Technology delivered 35 new licenses of ESPRIT to the Academy of Dijon, one of the 29 educational regions of France, via its sub-reseller Progistik. This installation reaches a total of 79 seats and gives access to ESPRIT to 11 new school ... Continue reading
The Auto Dealers Compensation of California, Inc. (AD-COMP(R)) Making Great Strides SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 21 -- The Trustee Board of the Auto Dealers Compensation of California, Inc. (AD-COMP(R)), has announced an equity distribution of just over $9.6 million to current auto dealership members. AD-COMP(R), formed in ... Continue reading
Wilmar Inc. Offers Clients Latest Technology Through Driveitaway's Upstream Remarketing Program
Third-party technology now available to small fleets CHICAGO, Dec. 21 -- Driveitaway Inc., the pioneer in upstream remarketing programs for commercial fleet vehicles, announces that Wilmar Inc. of Charlotte, NC, will offer the reDrive(SM) remarketing platform to its client base of small fleets, through LeasePlan's Netw ... Continue reading
Motor Scooters Help New Yorkers Get Around Transit Strike
Scooters Owners & Dealers Available for Comment NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- As the City struggles to cope with the impact of its first MTA transit strike in 25 years, many New Yorkers are finding creative ways to skirt the train crowds and HOV car restrictions. They're taking to the streets on motor scooters. Scooters, like t ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Illinois Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Illinois an average of 8.2 percent effective Sept. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Indiana Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Indiana an average of 5.0 percent effective Nov. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators w ... Continue reading
Horace Mann Lowers Auto Rates for Utah Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 21 -- Horace Mann Educators Corp. announced it has lowered auto insurance rates in Utah an average of 4.4 percent effective Oct. 16, 2005. The rate reductions apply to customers and prospects who are members of the education community. "We are extremely pleased to reduce rates for educators who ... Continue reading
iPod Interfaces for Autos to Reach 73 Million Worldwide by 2011
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 21, 2005-- Join TRG and a panel of experts addressing this topic at Consumer Telematics 2006 (Las Vegas), January 4, 2006, in association with Telematics Update The proliferation of automotive interfaces for portable music players is creating a new competitive landscape driven by music listening and d ... Continue reading
Mercedes Announces 2006 Drive Your Future Scholarship Program
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 12:30 PM CST Now in its third year, Mercedes-Benz USA has announced today that they will make $1.5 million in funding available to high school students who are the first generation in their family to attend college. The Drive Your Future scholarship program, which ... Continue reading
KeylessRide to Unveil Wireless Interface Platform at 2006 CES
New Plug and Play System for Operating Vehicle's Keyless Entry System Via Cell Phone ROUND ROCK, Texas, Dec. 21 -- KeylessRide is pleased to announce the unveiling of a plug-and-play system that allows a multitude of gadgets to operate a vehicle's original equipment (OE) keyless entry system. The patent-pending OE Wire ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Christmas - New Year's Holiday Travel Up Slightly
IRVING, Texas--Dec. 21, 2005--Holiday travel for the Christmas - New Year's holidays will mean busy roadways and crowded airports. Travel for the holiday season is expected to be up slightly compared to the previous year, according to AAA Texas. Overall, almost 5.1 million Texans are expected to travel 50 miles or more ... Continue reading
WHAT: The Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association (EPGAA) will be offering journalists an opportunity to schedule a glass breaking demonstration and learn more about the four key benefits of laminated glass -- safety, security, solar protection and sound reduction. The EPGAA, comprised of laminate glass suppli ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Phaeton Lounge Revealed in Dubai(Where Else But Dubai?)
Volkswagen introduced a one-off stretched Phaeton, called the Phaeton Lounge at the Dubai Motorshow last week. Volkswagen Individual created the 6.8 meter long limousine out of three Phaeton bodies. The donor has been lengthened by 1.78 meters. It is powered by a 420 hp W12 engine. Max speed is limited to 180 km/h. In ... Continue reading
LA Consumers Will Gain Immediate Access to Car-Key Replacements with Auto Club-Sponsored Bill
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 21, 2005--Motorists will have 24-hour access to the information needed to replace lost or stolen high-tech electronic vehicle keys under a bill sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Assembly Bill 714 by Assembly Member Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, will have its first committee ... Continue reading
New 2006 Chrysler 300C 'Heritage Edition' Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Jan. 4, 2006
- New "Heritage Edition" model pays homage to the 1957 Chrysler 300C which was described as the "Beautiful Brute" - 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition offers luxurious performance, exclusive features and unique heritage badging - New model is the first Chrysler brand vehicle with SmartBeam(TM) headlamp technology AUBU ... Continue reading
News for Release: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *U.S. Announces $94 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Chrysler Over Emission Control Defects on 1.5 Million Jeep and Dodge Vehicles *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov DOJ, 202-514-2007 (Washington, D.C.-Dec. ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group To See Record Operating Profit By 2008?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 1:30 PM CST Everywhere I look I've been seeing this story today, so I thought I'd take a second and reiterate an article we brought you back in November, just in case you missed it. According to insider sources, DaimlerChrysler is expecting to boost operating prof ... Continue reading
Mercedes To Recall 61,000 C-Class Models
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 21, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST Here's some news C-Class owners won't be too excited to hear. Today, Mercedes-Benz USA has announced that 61,000 Mercedes C-Class are being recalled, due to irregularities involving the driver’s side air bag which were discovered during governme ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Assignments for North American Manufacturing Executives
ERLANGER, Ky., Dec. 21 -- Toyota announced today new assignments for senior level managers at the company's North American manufacturing facilities and headquarters. "These are exciting and challenging times at Toyota," said Seiichi Sudo, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. "These execut ... Continue reading
The Case for Hydrogen as an Industry Transformer
Special Feature By John McCormick Wondering where the automotive industry is headed? Spend time with General Motors Corp.'s research and development chief, Larry Burns and you will come away with a pretty good idea. I was fortunate enough to catch up with this far-sighted Detroit executive at a recent auto show. Our co ... Continue reading
ADESA Auctions Named a Preferred Vendor by GMMDA
CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 21 -- ADESA, Inc., announced today that the General Motors Minority Dealer Association has named the ADESA Auctions a "preferred vendor partner." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/DETH017LOGO ) "We are very excited about our new partnership with ADESA and the valuable products and s ... Continue reading
Dunlop Rated Tops on New-Tire Survey in Japan
Dunlop Rated Tops on J.D. Power New-Tire Survey in Japan AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 21, 2005 – Dunlop received the highest J.D. Power Asia Pacific customer satisfaction rating for its original-equipment tires on Japanese compact cars. J.D. Power and Associates said Dunlop tires outscored its competitors on qualit ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Stronger Standards for Particles Proposed
News for Release: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Stronger Standards for Particles Proposed *Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-12/21/05) To further improve public health across the country, EPA is proposing revisions to its national air ... Continue reading
Enhancements make it easier to find, track and share operational information across a global enterprise ATLANTA, Dec. 21 -- Visiprise, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Visiprise Manufacturing 4.1. Building on its integrated manufacturing platform rolled out earlier this year, Visiprise Manufacturing 4 ... Continue reading
The first official pics of the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept
The first official pics of the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept New images have surfaced of the forthcoming Dodge Challenger concept on www.leftlanenews.com. Their source is unclear, but they certainly appear to be authentic. The first images of the car surfaced in November, when a completely undisguised prototype was cau ... Continue reading
SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM STEPS CLOSER TOWARDS 2006 ENTRY
Leafield, UK 21 December 2005 SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM STEPS CLOSER TOWARDS 2006 ENTRY SUPER AGURI F1 Limited is delighted to announce that its late entry application to participate in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship has been accepted by all 10 of the current F1 teams. SUPER AGURI F1 Limited will now apply to th ... Continue reading
CARSON, Calif.--Dec. 21, 2005--Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) recently hosted a benchmarking event with Lockheed Martin's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) corporate directors, plant EHS managers and their consultants at AFS' Carson, California operation. Lockheed Martin, a leader in the aerospace and defense indus ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Dec. 21, 2005--ASV, Inc. Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, diluted earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $1.14 to $1.23 per share, up 20% to 29% over the midpoint of the anticipated EPS range of $0.94 to $0.96 for 2005. These figures assume 28 million diluted shares outstandin ... Continue reading
Bay View Joins the Finance Express Auto Finance Program
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Dec. 21 -- Finance Express, which operates the first and only online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Bay View Acceptance Corporation, to join its online auto finance program. Bay View currently o ... Continue reading
--Automobile Club of Southern California: WHAT: High-tech car keys, transponders, vehicles, a locksmith, and consumer victims will be on hand to demonstrate a growing problem. Did you know that if your car key or transponder wears out, breaks or goes missing, you will likely have to pay a minimum of $200 to replace it, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), announced today that they have completed the acquisition of The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) in a transaction valued at $15 billion. Hertz, formerly a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company , ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Vice President, Audit
TROY, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Delphi Corp. today named Brian D. Thelen as the company's vice president of audit, effective Feb. 1, 2006. Thelen, 42, will report to Robert J. Dellinger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Additionally, he will be a member of ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 21 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and UAW Local 163 yesterday announced its intention to partner with Redford Township to help the hurricane-devastated community of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. To kick off the project, DDC and Redford Township gathered at the former Redford Township Library to send ... Continue reading
WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 21 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc ("IMS"), a world leader in Usage Based Insurance ("UBI") solutions, today announced the successful completion of the initial phase of their multi-phase UBI pilot project with Winterthur Group (a unit of Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX)), using iPaid(TM), an IMS propri ... Continue reading
OLM.net Web Hosting Announces "Topspeed" Sponsorship
This is the backup text to a formatted email. Because your mail program is not accepting the formatted version, you need to either click on the following link, or copy it to your browser to see this report. You can also notify the sender that this email was not compatible with your email program and request that future ... Continue reading
Philip D. Fracassa Joins The Timken Company as Vice President - Tax
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- The Timken Company today announced that Philip D. Fracassa has joined the company as vice president - tax. Fracassa will be responsible for the company's global tax reporting, planning and strategy. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO) "Phil brings a broad range of exper ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Rewards Snow Bunnies With Great Rates and Complimentary Ski Racks
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 21 -- Like a cup of hot cocoa, Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is warming the hearts of snowbound skiers. From Jan. 1, 2006, to April 12, 2006, consumers who book one of 14 participating ski destinations using promotion code SK56 get a complimentary ski rac ... Continue reading
WIX Filters to Offer Petty Talladega Torino Ford Die Cast Collectible
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 to Offer Petty Talladega Torino Ford Die Cast Collectible Pre-sell Period Runs From February Through April WIX to Donate $1 From Every ... Continue reading
Worthington Reports Second Quarter Results; EPS of $0.44 vs. Record $0.54 is Second Best Q2
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Dec. 21, 2005--Worthington Industries, Inc. today reported results for the three and six-month periods ended November 30, 2005. Highlights Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $699.5 million, a decrease of 6% from last year's record $745.2 million. Second quarter net earnings were $39.0 ... Continue reading
Winterize Vehicles Now for Fun in the Snow
DES MOINES, Wash.--Dec. 21, 2005--Today's officially the first day of winter, and Jiffy Lube is reminding regional drivers that automobiles require special attention in cold weather. Last winter (November 2004 - February 2005), AAA Washington alone responded to more than 148,000 statewide emergency road assistance call ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Dec. 21, 2005--AAA (American Automobile Association), which sanctioned every Indianapolis 500 from 1911 to 1955, returns to the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2006 in a new partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). AAA is the Official Auto Club, the Official Travel Agency and Official Aut ... Continue reading
Ford Completes Sale of The Hertz Corporation to Private Equity Group
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Ford Motor Company announced today it has completed the sale of The Hertz Corporation to an investor group of leading private equity firms. The investor group, composed of Clayton Dubilier & Rice, The Carlyle Group and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity, purchased the equity of The Hertz Co ... Continue reading
Actuant Announces Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings
MILWAUKEE--Dec. 21, 2005--Actuant Corporation today announced record results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2005. First quarter fiscal 2006 net earnings and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were $21.3 million and $0.70, respectively. This compares favorably to net earnings and EPS of $16.9 million and $0.62 ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Dec. 21, 2005--DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB: DMSP) announced that the World of Outlaws Sprint Series(R) will again sanction one of sprint car racing's most prestigious events, the 22nd annual "King's Royal" at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway along with five other race nights at the high-speed, half- ... Continue reading
Vehicle Financing is Just a Click Away When Visiting the Chrysler Financial Web Site
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Chrysler Financial has redesigned the chryslerfinancial.com Web site to provide a fresh new look and feel for new and existing customers visiting the site. Shopping for a vehicle online has never been easier, as a consumer looks to build a vehicle, shop for the latest incentives or g ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Jinshan District Government announces that recently Shanghai Maple Automobile Co., Ltd organized a conference under the theme of ''Studying and Reporting the Feasibility of Developing the Automotive Industry in Jinshan,'' with the assistance of China Automotive N ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record Third Quarter Results
Releases Fourth Quarter Expectations RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 21 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005. * Total sales increased 17% to $1.42 billion from $1.22 billion in the third quarter of last year. * Comparable store used unit sales rose 3% for the quarter. * Total used un ... Continue reading
Bobby Likis Hits the Road to the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show
Bobby Likis to Moderate CES 'Connect2Car' Supersession and Broadcast Live from the Floor PENSACOLA, Fla., Dec. 21 -- New Year...Newer Mobile Toys...Newest Inside Track. Bobby Likis will be moderator of both the morning and afternoon rounds of CES Supersession "Connect2Cars" (C2C) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nor ... Continue reading
Nitto Denko and 3M Jointly Develop High-Durability, Ultrathin Integrated Polarizer
IBARAKI, Japan & ST. PAUL, Minn.--Dec. 21, 2005--Nitto Denko and 3M announced today that they have jointly developed a new high-durability, ultrathin liquid crystal display (LCD) polarizing film that is approximately half the thickness of existing products and provides outstanding optical performance. The new film comb ... Continue reading
Billionaire GM Shareholder Decreases His Stake
Washington DC December 21, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors billionaire shareholder Kirk Kerkorian has sold 12 million shares this month, reducing his stake in the automaker from 9.9 percent to 7.8 percent. Kerkorian has pressed GM for greater input over its operations and representation on the b ... Continue reading
Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars for the 2006 Season.
Silver Crown cars for the 2006 season. RW Motorsports and Maverick Motorsports have both committed to fulltime stints in the series, with drivers Mat Neely of Robinson, Ill. and Rich Tobias Jr. ... Continue reading
Michael Andretti Returning to Run Indy 500
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TeleType Develops Affordable, New In-Car GPS Navigation System with MP3 Player
BOSTON--Dec. 20, 2005--TeleType Company is launching an innovative product that blends cutting-edge vehicle GPS navigation with MP3 player technology. The all-in-one device, called WorldNav 3000 XL, is a portable, in-car navigation system that offers door-to-door GPS guidance with simple spoken instructions. The offici ... Continue reading
Franchitti Joins Klein Tools/Jim Beam Team For '06 IndyCar Season
If the following text-only file is not Franchitti Joins Klein Tools/Jim Beam Team for 2006 IndyCar Series Season INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - Dario Franchitti will join the championship-winning Klein Tools/Jim Beam team as part of Andretti Green Racing's four-car effort for the 2006 Indy Racing League® IndyCar ... Continue reading
Herta Returns with XM Satellite Radio for Third IndyCar Season
Herta Returns with XM Satellite Radio for Third Season in IndyCar Series INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - For the third-consecutive season, Bryan Herta will pilot the #7 XM Satellite Radio Dallara/Honda/Firestone for Andretti Green Racing in the Indy Racing League® IndyCar® Series. Herta capped the 2005 campaign ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces One Million Vehicles Sold in North America with Embedded Navigation Systems in 2005
Annual Sales Benchmark the In-Vehicle Navigation Industry CHICAGO, Dec. 20 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today that for the first time since the introduction of in-vehicle navigation in North America, annual sales of embedded navigat ... Continue reading
AGR to Field Pro Series Entries for Klein, Camara
www.andrettigreen.com Andretti Green Racing to Field Pro Series Entries for Klein and Camara in 2006 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - Andretti Green Racing announced today it will field Indy Racing League Pro Series entries in 2006 for drivers Jonathan Klein and Jaime Camara. The cars will be Andretti Green Racing ... Continue reading
Happy Holidays from Loose Cannon Racing!
Happy Holidays from Eric Ruppel and the entire Loose Cannon Racing Family. - Eric Ruppel - Deanne Ruppel - Jesse Davis - Kent Kramer - Nate Roske - Steve Wickman 2005 CORR Sportsman Rookie of the Year. ... Continue reading
News: Kia Sorento completes around the world expedition
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Sorento completes around the world expedition - Standard Kia Sorento SUV completes 27,000-kilometer world tour ¡®trou ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 20 -- ALG's annual Residual Value Awards honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. For the third consecutive year, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. heads the list with the Honda Brand winning the Industry Brand Resid ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson to Gather Largest Collection of Hemis Ever Offered at No Reserve
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 20, 2005--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will welcome 33 extraordinary Hemi muscle cars, all available at no reserve, during their 35th anniversary celebration event on Jan. 14-22, 2006, at WestWorld. The collection of Mopars includes stars like a 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T, a 1971 Hemi Cuda hardto ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Free-Fall
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 20, 2005--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California fell nearly 35 cents in the past month as reduced demand, hefty inventories and increased production added downward pressure on oil prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Th ... Continue reading
Mercedes Onslaught Of AMG Models In 2006?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST In addition to the juicy E-Class gossip we just brought you, Auto Motor und Sport has shed some light on a subject Mercedes-Benz owners are dying to know: "What new AMG models can we expect to see in 2006?" We get questions about this all the time, so ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrol Hero Helps Brighten Holiday Season for Charity Serving Homeless
-- Chrysler Group donates all-new 2006 Jeep Commander to Sacramento Loaves and Fishes on behalf of officer named Jeep Hero in nationwide program -- Charity also receives $10,000 from DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Sacramento Loaves and Fishes, an organization that feeds, transports and ... Continue reading
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