Details of Ford's 2005 Financial Results and 2006 Business Review Briefings
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Ford Motor Company will release fourth quarter and full-year 2005 financial results and host its 2006 Business Review, which will include details of the North American "Way Forward" plan, on Monday, Jan. 23, in Dearborn, Michigan. Financial results will be released at 7:30 a.m. EST. The prese ... Continue reading
ALGOR, Inc. Launches FEMPRO to Compete With Femap
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 3, 2006--ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced the immediate availability of FEMPRO, which has been designed to compete with Femap in the arena of pre- and post-processing for NASTRAN-compatible and other finite element analysis (FEA) software. "FEMPRO i ... Continue reading
Hallmark Completes Acquisition of Aerospace Holdings, LLC
DALLAS, Jan. 3 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF) today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Aerospace Holdings, LLC. Aerospace Holdings, through Aerospace Insurance Managers, Inc. and other wholly-owned subsidiaries, markets and services general aviation property and casualt ... Continue reading
FBG for Fiber Laser and FBG Sensor Array
Hello, We are very pleased to introduce you our company. We are recognized as one the world's leading manufacturer in fiber gating. Equipped with automated FBG production process, we invented Ebeam Phase masks in 1993 and pioneered Fiber gratings technology since 1994. We can manufacture tight requirement custom FBG fo ... Continue reading
Hill and Shelby to Receive Eagle One-Shav Glick Award
Phil Hill And Carroll Shelby Selected Co-Recipients Of The Eagle One-Shav Glick Award Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 2006 -- Motor racing icons Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby have been selected co-recipients of the seventh annual Eagle One-Shav Glick Award, based on voting by a panel of national and California motorsports w ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Completes $345 Million Financing
PHOENIX, Jan. 3 -- EaglePicher Incorporated ("EaglePicher" or the "Company") announced that it has completed a $345 million financing transaction arranged by Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., the proceeds of which were used to repay all obligations under an existing debtor-in- possession credit facility and EaglePich ... Continue reading
ALGOR, Inc. Launches Expansion Plan
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 3, 2006--ALGOR, Inc. announced that it has hired the architectural firm of Next Architecture to expand its O'Hara Township world headquarters to accommodate additional staffing planned this year. The expansion will take place in phases, beginning with upgrades to the existing facility. The construction ... Continue reading
Assurant Solutions Acquires Recreational Finance, LLC, Developer of F&I Technology for RV Market
ATLANTA and NIXA, Mo., Jan. 3 -- Assurant Solutions, a leading provider of third-party administration services, specialty insurance and extended service contracts, has acquired Recreational Finance, LLC of Nixa, Mo., a leading developer of Web-based finance and insurance (F&I) operating systems for the recreational veh ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK President & CEO Named to OESA Board of Directors
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Dr. Mohsen Sohi, president and chief executive officer of Freudenberg-NOK, has recently been named to the board of directors of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) -- a forum for the automotive industry's original equipment suppliers -- for the 2005-2006 term. Sohi was chosen ... Continue reading
Linamar Corporation Strengthens Detroit Presence
Relocation Will Expand Detroit Office By More Than 160 Percent, Integrate Capabilities to Better Serve Customers SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Linamar Corporation has integrated its Detroit-area employees into one expanded location -- the Linamar Automotive Customer Center -- further positioning the company for continue ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 3, 2006--As the official news release distribution service for the 2006 International CES, Business Wire will be posting exhibitor news releases on its dedicated news archive at www.tradeshownews.com, as well as through the exhibitor news area of the official show site at http://www.virtualpressoffice.c ... Continue reading
ARC Automotive to Transfer Production from its Arkansas Plant
CAMDEN, Ark.--Jan. 3, 2006--Beginning this month, the ARC Automotive unit of Sequa Corporation (NYSE; SQAA), which manufactures energetic components for airbag inflators at its plant here, will transfer production from the Camden facility to plants in Reynosa, Mexico and Xi'an, China. Beginning immediately and continui ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 3 -- They're still putting the final touches on the displays down at LA's Staples Center and Detroit's Cobo Hall, but why wait? TheCarConnection.com offers exclusive previews of both shows in this week's issue, starting with shots of some of the year's most important concept and production cars. Get a goo ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2006--MachineTalker, Inc. has completed flight tests of its intelligent mesh network, collecting wireless sensor data from on-board sensors, processing and passing results to Talkers(R) on the ground. The system is designed to share sensor information among nearby UAVs proving the feasibi ... Continue reading
Press Release: TXIAN Announces Multi-State Expansion, Unveils New Website
Press Release For Immediate Release Source: Texas Independent Auction Network TXIAN Announces Multi-State Expansion, Unveils New Website Design Dallas, Texas Tuesday, January 3, 2006 The Texas Independent Auction Network (TXIAN), a group of independent auctions which provides insurers single-source salvage management a ... Continue reading
SIEMENS VDO INTRODUCES TPMS REPLACEMENT PARTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SIEMENS VDO INTRODUCES TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) REPLACEMENT AND SERVICE PARTS Dear Editor: We are sending this press release on behalf of Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, a division of Siemens AG and one of the world's leading suppliers of electronics/electrical systems for ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 3, 2006--Scientific American magazine is teaming up with automotive pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) to plug fuel-saving automotive technology at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest technology exhibition, January 5-8, 2006 in Las Vegas. ZAP will be offering up the new ZAP XEB ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Bio and Q and A with Anderson
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Greg Anderson prepares for 2006 season /Q and A with Anderson/* Greg Anderson, three-time NHRA P ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Auto Insurance Rate Decreases for Colorado Policyholders
DENVER, Jan. 3 -- GEICO announced today that it has reduced auto insurance rates for its policyholders in Colorado. The statewide average rate decrease is 7.1 percent for GEICO and GEICO General policyholders. With this latest premium reduction, GEICO and GEICO General's average rates are now down by a total of 25.7 pe ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild to Host Mark Fields Keynote Address - 'The Power of Brands'
Ford president of The Americas to give market outlook for 2006 and discuss how clarifying the Ford brands is key to the business transformation in address to Motor Press Guild WHAT: Motor Press Guild (MPG) will host "The Power of Brands," a keynote address by Mark Fields, executive vice president and president of The A ... Continue reading
"Family Marketing" For Cars Catches On
Washington DC January 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that ”as marketing budgets tighten and family structures change, automakers are looking for new ways to promote family-friendly vehicles,” reports Automotive News. According to Chrysler Family Marketing Specialist Maria Bailey, single moms are the ... Continue reading
Kelderman Builds Official Show Truck for Sprint Sound & Speed, Presented by SunTrust Event
Please alert your staff to this event scheduled for January 13 and 14. ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Ranks the Top 50 Industry Players with 2006 Power List
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 3, 2006--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced its second annual Power List rankings. Recognizing the real power in the auto business isn't always under the hood, the editors at MOTOR TREND have selected the top 50 pe ... Continue reading
High Tech Vehicles May Provide Sales Edge
High Tech Vehicles May Provide Edge in Market New and innovative technologies are picking up momentum as a way automakers can set themselves apart in a market where quality and design alone are no longer enough to persuade buyers. According to The Detroit News, “the shift is being driven by growing consumer inter ... Continue reading
AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 Now Good for VW 505.01
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Jan. 3, 2006--AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil has been newly reformulated to meet VW 505.01, Mercedes-Benz 229.51 and BMW LL-04 specifications. AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40, engineered with advanced AMSOIL synthetic technology, is the only motor oil in North America to be ... Continue reading
Magnetic Automation Joins Invisa OEM Parking Gate Safety Program
SARASOTA, Fla.--Jan. 3, 2006--Invisa Inc. (OTCBB:INSA) today announced that Magnetic Automation Corp. of Rockledge, Florida, has joined Invisa's OEM Program for parking gate manufacturers. Magnetic Automation is the U.S. unit of the Magnetic Autocontrol Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of barrier gates. ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and mid-size buses, announced today that it achieved the highest 5 year annualized total return of 49.1%, in the consumer durables segment of Forbes' America's Best Managed Companies edition (January 9, 2006). Compan ... Continue reading
Thule's 2006 New Years Resolution: Lifetime Warranty on all Thule Car Rack Systems
SEYMOUR, Conn., Jan. 3 -- As a result of increased quality standards, performance testing and consumer satisfaction, Thule Inc., world leader in sports utility transportation, is ringing in the new year with a limited lifetime warranty for all Thule products purchased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, effective ... Continue reading
DENSO's Green Ways: Working Toward an Advanced Automotive Society
WHAT: DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM), premier sponsor of the North American International Auto Show, will hold a news conference to show how DENSO's Green Ways benefit automotive customers and consumers. WHO: DIAM President and CEO Mitsuo "Matt" Matsushita. WHEN & WHERE: January 10, 2006 at 1:50 p.m., Cobo Ce ... Continue reading
Flextronics Appoints Michael McNamara as CEO
SINGAPORE, Jan. 3 -- In line with a previously announced succession plan, Flextronics today announced the appointment of Michael McNamara to the position of Chief Executive Officer. McNamara has held various senior positions during his career at Flextronics, most recently as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. McNam ... Continue reading
Each State to Receive Report Card Showing Deadly Gaps in Key Highway Safety Laws
Safety Advocates to Urge State Action in 2006 to Tighten Teen Driving, Drunk Driving, Motorcycle Helmet, Seat Belt and Booster Seat Laws to Curb Death and Injury Epidemic WHAT: As state legislatures across the nation prepare to open their 2006 legislative sessions and as traffic crashes continue to cause nearly 43,000 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce December 2005 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's December Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 +1-210-795-9123 Call Leader: Kevin McCormick Passcode: Sales OTHER: Following the c ... Continue reading
Volt Delta Resources LLC. Acquires varetis solutions GmbH from varetis AG
NEW YORK--Jan. 3, 2006--Volt Delta Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. , and a leading provider of enhanced directory assistance solutions and information services, announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of varetis AG's varetis solutions GmbH subsidiary for 20 ... Continue reading
Freescale Launches 'Cable-Free USB' Initiative for Wireless Connectivity
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 3, 2006--Creating a new wireless path for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices, Freescale Semiconductor , along with leading manufacturers, has launched a Cable-Free USB initiative. Powered by Freescale's Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, this initiative is aimed at enabling true USB 2.0 functionality ... Continue reading
X-Rite Declares Fourth-Quarter Cash Dividend
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 3, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend of 2 1/2 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable February 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 17, 2006. X-Rite reported 2 ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Volt Delta Resources rondt overname varetis solutions GmbH af
NEW YORK--3 januari, 2006-- Volt Delta Resources, een dochterbedrijf van Volt Information Sciences , meldt dat het de eerder aangekondigde overname van varetis solutions GmbH heeft afgerond. Varetis solutions GmbH wordt overgenomen van varetis AG. Volt Resources betaalt 20,8 miljoen euro voor het bedrijf. Volt Resource ... Continue reading
MicroTRAK to Showcase New GPS-Based Tracking Products
DALLAS--Jan. 3, 2006--MicroTRAKgps, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MIOK), a leading provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and products, today announced it will showcase its line of vehicle security and tracking products in the Trimble booth #103 this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held Jan. 5-8, ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces New Radio With Highest Functionality in a Small Package
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Packing plenty of capability into a small package, Delphi Corp. introduced its new multimedia radio receiver here today at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The new radio features MP3, secure digital card compatibility ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Reviews 2005 and Looks into 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 3, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) today reviews its business throughout 2005 and gives lead for expectations into 2006. David Keaveney, President and CEO stated, "2005 was our first full year reporting under the MotorSports Emporium, Inc. banner. Throughout 2005, we transformed thi ... Continue reading
FindProfit.com Examines The Receding Tides of 2006
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 3 -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered an +18% average return in 2004 and is up an average of 9.1% through October 2005, today provided subscribers a look at The Receding Tides of 2006, including coverage of the luxury retail and natural gas sectors. "As ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Advanced Collision Warning System for European Platform
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Delphi Corp. will provide its Collision Mitigation system for a near-term European platform, company officials said here today at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The system includes Delphi's Forewarn(R) Smart Cruise ... Continue reading
Bikini-Clad California Girls Valet Acquires Valet Girls
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 3 -- California Girls Valet Parking, a subsidiary of West Coast Valet Parking, LLC announced today that it has acquired Malibu, CA based Valet Girls, an all female parking company founded in 1983. The combined companies will employ over 200 valet girls. Financial terms of this transaction we ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Quarter to Date Sales Results
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 3, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced the following sales results for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005. Sales for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005 were $401,538,000, 1.1% more than the $397,224,000 ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2006--Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com), the premier online resource for automotive information, has compiled lists of the most-researched new cars and trucks in 2005. This data reflects traffic to Edmunds.com itself as well as the automotive research pages of AOL and the sites of othe ... Continue reading
On2 Technologies and XM Satellite Radio Unveil Collaboration for Satellite Video Delivery at CES
In-Vehicle Systems to Feature On2 Video Technology NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- On2 Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:ONT) announced today that advanced concept satellite video receivers, resulting from its partnership with XM Satellite Radio, are being shown at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Veg ... Continue reading
RaySat Introduces World's Smallest Mobile Satellite TV Antenna to Domestic Japan Auto Market
Low-Profile Antenna Receives BS/CS Satellite Broadcast in Moving Vehicles LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- RaySat(TM), Inc., a leading global supplier of in-motion satellite antennas and communications solutions, today introduced TeleRay(TM), the world's smallest satellite TV vehicle antenna developed for the domestic Japanese aut ... Continue reading
SimpleDevices Group Brings the Power of Digital Media to Car
CYPRESS, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2006--SimpleDevices, a subsidiary of Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) , today unveiled SimpleWare Auto (embedded digital media software), at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Imagine having access to your digital media (music, pictures, and movies) through your car's factory-in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Concept Vehicle Makes World Debut at L.A. Auto Show
Eos and All-New GTI Make North American Debut WHAT: Volkswagen's futuristic concept vehicle will make its worldwide debut during a press conference at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. It is also the North American debut of Volkswagen of America, Inc.'s eagerly anticipated, high-emotion new convertible coupe -- the Eo ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Northeast Aftermarket Businesses
CHICAGO, Jan. 3 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it acquired on December 31, 2005 Fit-Rite Body Parts and its affiliated companies that include Accu-Parts, B & D Automotive International, Pennsylvania Collision Parts and Fit Master Body Parts. Fit- Rite operates in the aftermarket collision automotive replacemen ... Continue reading
DUSTY OWENS CIVIL WAR / ELVIS AUCTION - JAN 7 - 8TH (He will attend live at auction) NR
======AUCTION============ Coming up January 7 & 8th (NO RESERVES) CIVIL WAR LIBRARY - RARE COUNTRY WESTERN RARE RECORDS (INCLUDING ELVIS) RELIGIOUS LIBRARY ========================= Country Western Celebrity Dusty Ownens will ATTEND the event live in full CW garb to athenticate and maybe offer some entertainment to bid ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names Most Researched Vehicles of 2005
Honda and Toyota Dominate 2005 Top List IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), America's most trusted resource for new- and used-vehicle information, names the most researched vehicles during 2005. Information was collected among more than 80 million unique visitors to kbb.com, the most-visited third ... Continue reading
WHAT: Journalists will receive a sneak peek at more than 30 vehicles making their World or North American debut during Media Days at the LA Auto Show. From hybrids and crossovers to SUVs and powerful sports cars, the automobile industry will be focusing its attention on the LA Auto Show to see the newest vehicles and e ... Continue reading
Lexus Overtakes BMW as Korea's Bestselling Imported Car
Seoul January 2, 2006; Chosun.com reported that Japan’s Toyota Lexus has shunted Germany’s BMW from its position as Korea’s most popular imported car, which BMW had held for six years since 1999. BMW Korea and Toyota Korea figures released Monday show that Lexus outsold BMW by a narrow margin of 5,832 ... Continue reading
Flex-fuel Drives Brazilian Car Market December 2005 Sales
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Jan 2, 2006; Reuters reported that Brazilian vehicle sales posted the best December on record with sales of flex-fuel cars, which run on any mix of gasoline or ethanol, leading the drive, manufacturers said on Monday. The National Auto Manufacturers Association, known as Anfavea, said the sector regi ... Continue reading
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