Four First-Time Nominees on ARPY Ballot
For Immediate Release For More Information: Stewart Doty, 920-294-0830 (FOUR FIRST-TIME NOMINEES ON ARPY BALLOT) (Green Lake, WI--January 2, 2006) Four candidates for the milestone Thirtieth Auto Racing Promoter of the Year (ARPY) Award, chosen by promoters in balloting held by Racing Promotion Monthly, received their ... Continue reading
News: Kia Motors posts 22.6% rise in overseas sales for 2005
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 Motors posts 22.6% rise in overseas sales for 2005 - 811,676 Kia vehicles sold overseas from January through December ... Continue reading
Additional 2006 International CES Exhibitor Profiles
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 4, 2006--2006 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) takes place January 5-8, 2006 in Las Vegas. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.cesweb.org/. Breaking news releases and photos are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference, and even ... Continue reading
Riverside Motorsports Park Announces Altamont Operating Plans
ATWATER, Calif.--Jan. 4, 2006--With a two-year agreement in effect as of January 2 for the lease and operation of Altamont Raceway, Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC today announced that it will operate the 1/2- and 1/4-mile racing facility near Tracy, Calif., as Altamont Motorsports Park. John Condren, Riverside Motorsp ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 -- (CES Booth # 11400) -- No matter your technology preferences or budget, Sony's 2006 line of Xplod(R) audio products offer several options for getting music into your car. Products announced today include two new head units with an auxiliary input on the faceplate and nine satellite radio ready mode ... Continue reading
Allegheny Technologies Expects Fourth Quarter 2005 Net Special Gain of $0.14 to $0.19 Per Share
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 5, 2006--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated today announced that it expects to record a fourth quarter 2005 net special gain of $14.5 to $19.5 million, or $0.14 to $0.19 per share. The fourth quarter 2005 special items, which are primarily non-cash, are expected to include: -- A $38 to $42 million, or ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Jan. 5 -- Amsted Industries Incorporated (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders (the "Holders") of its $250 million 10-1/4% Senior Notes due 2011 (the "Notes") to amend (the "Proposed Amendment") the indenture governing the Not ... Continue reading
Rising Consumer Interest in Hybrid Technology Confirmed by Maritz Research
Fuel Cells Wanted Within Five Years; New Diesels Still Stall With U.S. Buyers TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- Consumers who are strongly considering hybrid technology for their next vehicle purchase nearly doubled from 2004 to 2005 according to a Maritz Poll(R). The Maritz Automotive Research Group, one of the world's leading ... Continue reading
Wild Blue Yonder Network Revs Up New Original Automotive Show
Airs in March 2006 Only on Frontier Airlines' Free In-Flight TV Channel DENVER, Jan. 5 -- Wild Blue Yonder Network, which expands the in-flight entertainment offerings on Frontier Airlines with free 10-Minute TV(R), announced today that it will add an automotive enthusiasts' show called "DriveWays" to its original shor ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) DRIVERS LOOKING FOR HOT CHILI IN COLD WEATHER Numerous Ringers Racers Heading to Chili Bowl Moorpark, Calif. - (January 5, 2006) Since 1987, Lanny E ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor's Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology is bringing new capabilities to auto infotainment systems. Representing the first auto application to leverage UWB, a wireless video system using Freescale's UWB solution is being featured in the Delphi Corporation (OTC:DPHIQ) b ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Appoints New Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today the appointment of Jerome Miller as the company's new vice president for diversity and inclusion. He reports directly to President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Press and fills a position first established in 2002. "This is a key position i ... Continue reading
Fine Digital USA Unwraps FineDrive In-Car GPS Navigation Systems
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Fine Digital USA is taking the in-car GPS navigation market by storm with the official introduction of its line of affordable FineDrive products at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The introduction of the FineDrive 400 and FineDrive 500 systems marks Fine Digital's entran ... Continue reading
Using Science to Help Sell Cars, Improves Vehicle Sales at Chevrolet Dealership
TROY, Mich.--Jan. 5, 2006--Nutek, Inc, a Bloomfield Hills of Michigan-based quality engineering consulting firm and Fouresquare LLC, a Troy of Michigan-based marketing firm have formed a strategic alliance to offer a marketing application of the Taguchi based Design of Experiments(DOE) technique. Doing business as Meta ... Continue reading
--How often do you check your oil? Many owners' manuals recommend you check your engine's oil every time you get fuel. But if you're like a lot of drivers, you probably don't even know where the dipstick is. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31467 ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Tripath Technology Inc. (OTCBB:TRPH), creators of Class-T(R) Advanced 1-bit Digital Amplifiers, is pleased to introduce the TAA2009. The TAA2009 is Tripath's first amplifier that integrates a Class-T controller, driver and output transistors all on the same die. Based on the Trivici architectur ... Continue reading
2007 S-Class Makes Official American Debut
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 5, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST As you may or not be aware, yesterday marked the opening of the LA Auto Show (at least for the press), and with it the official introduction of the 2007 S-Class to North America. To celebrate the event, Mercedes has put out another press release detaili ... Continue reading
New Lincoln MKX Crossover to Offer THX II Certified Audio System
* New Lincoln MKX crossover and the Lincoln Zephyr feature second generation THX Certified audio * THX II Certified Car Audio Systems produce sound quality comparable to a home theater LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Fourteen speakers, 600 watts of amplification and three optimized seating position modes are a few of the features ... Continue reading
Mercedes Job Cuts Moving Quicker Than Expected
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 5, 2006 at 11:30 AM CST DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that the previously planned job cuts at the Mercedes Car Group are going better than expected. Already, approximately 5,000 employess have signed retirement contracts or agreed to leave the company. The voluntary redun ... Continue reading
Medialink: L.A. Auto Show 2006
--This week's Los Angeles Auto Show marks a major makeover for a much-overlooked car category -- the entry-level car. A video report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31469 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your new ... Continue reading
Clarion Cranks Up the Sound with Their All-New Speaker Line-up
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion's all-new 2006 speaker series have an all-new sleek, yet robust design with increased power handling capability. The speaker series consist of Black, Silver and Platinum series car audio speakers, all with different appearances, materials and price points for any application. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
ZAP Showcases Energy-Efficient Vehicles at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, January 6-15
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 5, 2006--Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) will be showcasing an array of fuel efficient vehicles at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, January 6-15 at Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth Number: K-830, including fuel-efficient cars, all-terrain vehicles, scooters and a new all-electric vehicle cal ... Continue reading
TeleNav GPS Navigator Adds Moving Maps and Voice Personalities to Enhance Navigation Experience
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--Drivers can now receive on-demand audible GPS directions from voice personalities and see their exact location on a full color moving map, with the launch of the latest version of TeleNav, a mobile phone-based GPS navigation application. Voice personalities include Santa Claus, a New ... Continue reading
GMC PAD Wins Design Los Angeles Vehicle Design Challenge
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- GMC hoists the trophy for the 2006 Design Los Angeles Design Challenge with the rendering of its GMC PAD. The General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio team created the design judges proclaimed a "LAV," Living Activity Vehicle. The concept of the GMC PAD is that of an urban loft with mobil ... Continue reading
David Stremme Daytona International Speedway Testing Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Dodge Charger Daytona International Speedway Testing Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * 2006 Sponsors: The No. 40 Dodge Charger will sport both the Coors Light and Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon logos th ... Continue reading
Visteon Unveils Next-Generation Dockable Entertainment Featuring Nintendo's Game Boy(R) Advance
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Visteon Corporation has brought the world's most popular video game system, Game Boy(R) Advance, to its next-generation Dockable Family Entertainment System(TM) for a comprehensive in-car video and gaming experience available for virtually any passenger vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
A Review of the Latest Happenings in the Commercial Vehicle Industry from around the World.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 5, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30253) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - January Issue to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: - Corpo ... Continue reading
'Sika Innovations' at the 2006 North American International Auto Show Industry Preview Days
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- Sika Corporation will hold an invitation only luncheon, hosted by Thomas Hasler, Senior Vice President, Automotive Division to present "Sika Innovations 2006" to key automotive customers during the North American International Auto Show Industry Preview Days. The event, which is being ... Continue reading
GPS vehicle tracking system provides detailed analysis of driving behavior LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 5 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics systems, is proud to debut DriveSync(TM), an innovative GPS vehicle tracking system at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). DriveSync(TM) e ... Continue reading
AMG and QNX Demonstrate Latest Digital Media Capabilities at CES
LAS VEGAS, Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 5 -- Whether it's song titles, CD artwork, or musical repertoires, today's consumers are looking for usability, flexibility, and transportability of their digital media experience. QNX Software Systems and All Media Guide (AMG) are helping to link the world of digital entertai ... Continue reading
ASV Announces Webcast of January 10th Analyst Meeting
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Jan. 5, 2006--ASV, Inc. announced today it will be holding a meeting with financial analysts and institutional investors on January 10, 2006. During the meeting, the Company will present highlights of its performance, its view of the marketplace and its guidance and strategic focus for 2006. In add ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--2006 International CES, Booth# 72216--Global American Technologies (GAT), a leading designer and provider of consumer-oriented technologies, announced today the release of its ThunderTech(TM) product line. GAT's ThunderTech(TM) line offers total consumer and commercial electronic functionality ... Continue reading
Audiovox Launches another First in Its Advent Line of New Car Dealer Mobile Video Systems
'Adaptiv TV' is the first line to offer a one box solution to answer vehicle-specific needs' LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 5 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, 2006 CES, Audiovox Booth 11006-10506 -- Fresh off winning the CEA Innovations Honoree Award for its Advent Double Drop-Down Overhead Mobile Video System, Au ... Continue reading
Audiovox's Jensen Product Line Focuses on Mobile Multi-Media
LAS VEGAS and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 5 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, 2006 CES, Audiovox Booth 11006-10506 -- Audiovox Corporation today announced the launch of several new Jensen mobile products that move the brand beyond traditional auto sound and into mobile multi-media. Intellicar(TM) by Jensen, a line of in-dash m ... Continue reading
DENVER--Jan. 5, 2006--TeleCheck Services, Inc., the world's leading check acceptance company and subsidiary of First Data Corp. , today announced that AutoZone Stores nationwide are now using the TeleCheck Electronic Check Acceptance(R) (ECA(R)) service and the TeleCheck(R) Guarantee service. "AutoZone always puts its ... Continue reading
BounceGPS(TM) Foils Backhoe Theft for Pauley Construction(TM)
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- DataLogic International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DLGI; Berlin, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 779612), a provider of GPS-based mobile asset tracking and secured mobile communications, today announced that Pauley Construction successfully recovered a stolen John Deere 410G backhoe loader as a dir ... Continue reading
CARSTAR Reaches National Agreement With Esurance
Collision Services Firm to Manage Auto Insurer's Repairs in 180 Shops OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 5 -- CARSTAR Collision Services, the nation's largest group of collision repair shops, announced today that it has established a partnership with Esurance, a leading direct-to-consumer auto insurance company. The new arrange ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces DivX Certification of In-Car Navigation and Multimedia Player
Device Plays Back Popular DivX Format and Provides Navigation with GPS System GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion, a leading global manufacturer of automotive consumer electronics, and DivX, Inc., the digital entertainment company that created the DivX media format, today announced the official DivX certification of the ... Continue reading
Clarion Continues to Offer Its State-of-the-Art N.I.C.E. Transportable Navigation System
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, offers its N.I.C.E. (navigation in-car entertainment) transportable navigation system for mobile information and entertainment solutions in their 2006 product line-up. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, today announced enhancements to the full-featured control and functionality of the iPod(R) interface for its newest VRX765VD and MAX675VD multimedia units. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200512 ... Continue reading
Clarion Goes Portable With Next Generation N.I.C.E. (Navigation In-Car Entertainment)
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America's next generation Navigation In-car Entertainment system, the N.I.C.E. P200 goes portable with a 4-inch digital touch-screen TFT LCD monitor and built-in rechargeable battery. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) Clarion's N.I.C.E. ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces two all-new overhead monitors with picture-in-picture and two new headrest monitors with brand new cosmetic styling. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) The OHM156 ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- In its on-going efforts to constantly improve upon their key products, Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems enhances the appearance and full-featured functionality of its new VRX765VD. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004 ... Continue reading
Clarion Launches An All-New Amplifier Product Line
Awesome Efficiency and Power Levels From Mild to Wild GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces an all-new family of amplifiers in 2006. The family of amplifiers feature similar cosmetics from entry level to high end and technologically ... Continue reading
Clarion's 2006 Audio Source Units Have an All-New Look and Feel with the Same Great Sound You Expect
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces all-new base level audio source units. The source units feature sound enhancement features such as Z-Enhancer and Magna Bass EX. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ... Continue reading
Clarion's New Unique 2006 Audio Head Units Offer Front Panel USB and SD Card Slot
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion's all-new 2006 audio source unit product lines have new styling, design and multiple media format playback functionality. Clarion offers units with the look, feel and functionality to fit every lifestyle. Now more then ever before, Clarion's CD source units offer more features and fun ... Continue reading
Clarion's Sleek New 2006 DXZ Multimedia Source Units Are Refined Yet Innovative
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces six all-new DXZ multimedia source units. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) The DXZ family of multimedia source units boast sound enhancement features, Clarion's ... Continue reading
Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. Embraces the Renewable Fuels Standard Program
DALLAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CBIO), supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Renewable Fuels Standards program. Under new standards issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the standard is the first step in EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard Program -- which EPA Administrator Steph ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Presentation with Investors to be Webcast
PHOENIX--Jan. 5, 2006--Members of the management team of CSK Auto Corporation will be presenting at the SG Cowen & Company 4th Annual Consumer Conference commencing at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 11, 2006, at the Westin Times Square in New York, New York. The presentation and accompanying slides will be ... Continue reading
SRS Circle Surround to be Broadcast on Live HD Radio Across Las Vegas SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of audio technology solutions, announced today that it will utilize a live HD Radio station broadcast to demonstrate its SRS Circle Surround technology at the 2006 Consumer Electronics ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Jan. 5, 2006-- FMS6690 / FMS6246 / FMS6346 Family Expands Fairchild's Leadership Position While Providing Flexibility for Space and Cost Savings for Digital Set-Top Boxes Reinforcing its position as the number one supplier of integrated video filter/drivers for the digital set-top box market, Fai ... Continue reading
Feel the Power with Clarion's All-New Subwoofer Product Line
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces an all-new family of subwoofers in 2006. The family of subwoofers feature cast aluminum baskets, large voice coils, hybrid cone structures along with many other technologically enhanced features ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leading provider of outdoor vision systems and sensors that optimize the flow of traffic and enhance driver safety, today announced its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology will be installed on new trucks purchased by five commercial truck fleets across the c ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion 'Life in Drive' Survey Finds A Car 'Key' to Impressing a First Date
Los Angeles singles to take part in Unusual speed dating event LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- If there's one thing men and women agree with when it comes to dating it's that cars make an impression, this according to a Ford Fusion "Life in Drive" Dating Survey that polled more than 400 singles and revealed a whopping 89 percen ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor and ViewSonic(R) Corp., a worldwide visual display leader, are jointly demonstrating advanced digital signage display technology developed by ViewSonic. Showcased at Freescale's booth (#30718) at the Consumer Electronics Show, the ViewSonic network display solution integ ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a 3.3V single-chip CMOS broadband silicon tuner designed to reduce power, cost and complexity for a wide range of home entertainment appliances. With power consumption as low as 700mW, the high-performance MC44S803 broadband tuner is one of the most power- ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006-- New MediaVOCS and Playlist Plus Products on Display at CES Allow Consumers to Easily Access and Enjoy Their Entire Digital Music Collection with a Simple Voice Command or Touch of a Button Gracenote(R), a global leader in digital entertainment technology, today announced MediaVOCS(TM), a speec ... Continue reading
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 5 -- A recent Insurance Research Council (IRC) study of auto injury insurance claims puts a price tag on the cost of claim abuse in California. In 2002, between $319 and $432 million in bodily injury liability (BI) payments in the state were attributable to claim fraud and buildup, the IRC estimates. ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--JVC, and DivX Inc., the digital entertainment company that created the DivX media format, announced today at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that JVC will introduce a new line of DivX Ultra Certified In Car DVD Receivers in North America. DivX Certified In Car DVD Receivers from JVC wi ... Continue reading
JVC to Establish JVC Mobile Company of America
New company will be responsible for U.S. sales and marketing of JVC mobile entertainment products. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- JVC Americas Corp. today announced plans to establish a new company to oversee the sales and marketing of its mobile entertainment products in the United States. The new company, JVC Mobile Company of ... Continue reading
MARS announces new funding option
PRESS RELEASE ARLINGTON, TX, January 5, 2006. M.A.R.S. International is pleased to announce the availability of SLM (Sallie Mae) student loan funding for the M.A.R.S. International Training Institute. M.A.R.S. worked with SLM to provide a funding package for its Texas Certified School. "This funding option has proven r ... Continue reading
MARS International is a 'Top 500 Franchise'
PRESS RELEASE ARLINGTON, TX, January 5, 2006. M.A.R.S. International has been named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. M.A.R.S. debuted on the 27th Annual "Franchise 500" list for 2006 at No. 149 and is ranked No. 1 in our category under Automotive Services. ... Continue reading
WHAT: MINNEAPOLIS, January 5 --- Rob Tregenza, Director, Consumer Strategist, Transportation from Iconoculture, the leading strategic consumer advisory service, is available to offer unique insight and discuss key consumer trends affecting today's automotive consumer. WHY: As today's automotive landscape fragments into ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Mini-box.com, a subsidiary of Ituner Networks Corp., will demonstrate the VoomPC(TM) family of low power, high performance car PCs at Lunch@Piero's, a special private media event during CES. Based on the small form factor VIA EPIA Mini-ITX platform and with its own smart 12V power supply unit, ... Continue reading
New DocuTorq(TM) System Delivers Precision At Every Turn
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--CDI Torque Products, a Snap-on company, is leading a revolution in torque technology with the introduction of its groundbreaking new DocuTorq(TM) system. Everyday, torque is applied in thousands of precision-critical industrial and equipment applications in fields as diverse as a ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Commits $10 Million to Protect the Nation's Beaches
News for Release: Thursday, January 5, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* EPA Commits $10 Million to Protect the Nation's Beaches * Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 5, 2006) In order to get a jump start on the 2006 beach season, the Bush Administration anno ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Demonstrating the next step in the on-going evolution of wireless Personal Area Networking (PAN) functionality, Alereon is hosting the industry's first public demonstration of Bluetooth+WiMedia ultrawideband (UWB) operating smoothly together under an existing Bluetooth software stack. The demon ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 5, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2005 the morning of Thursday, January 26, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results at 9:00 a.m. CDT o ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Visitors to the Microsoft(R) booth at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will get a sneak peak at a fuel dispenser that may profoundly change how motorists fill their tanks. A new member of the Microsoft Windows(R) Embedded Partner (WEP) Program, Dresser Wayne will showcase ... Continue reading
PowerLinx Rear Vision Systems for Vehicles to be Evaluated in Federally Funded Study
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Jan. 5, 2006--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX), today announced that its power line rear vision system will be evaluated as part of the federal transportation authorization known as the "Safe Accountable, Flexible Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users" (SAFETEA-LU). The Act authorizes $800,000 ... Continue reading
RCAI Acquires Exclusive Rights for Robotic Spray Application System
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--Reclamation Consulting and Applications, Inc. ("RCAI") (OTC Bulletin Board:RCAA) announced today that it is has acquired the exclusive, worldwide right within the aggregate and mining industries to the Reliant III automated robotic application system. The Reliant III is a fully automa ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Thales Navigation, global innovator of Magellan consumer GPS products for outdoor recreation and vehicle navigation, announced today its newest real-time traffic information and detour solution for North America, following the success of a proven real-time traffic system already available in Eu ... Continue reading
Spokesperson Availability: SUVs Under Attack - Especially in California
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The following is being issued by SUVOA: What: A California law that took effect Jan. 1 will limit the size, performance, safety, and towing/hauling capacity of SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans known as "light trucks." Also, contrary to recent reports, SUVs have better safety record than passenger ... Continue reading
TI Introduces First Class D Amplifiers Designed for Car Audio
New Audio Amplifiers Deliver 90 Percent Power Efficiency for Automotive Audio Systems DALLAS, Jan. 5 -- Ushering in a higher standard in car audio, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced its first digital amplifiers designed to meet the high reliability and unique requirements of the automotive market. The TAS54 ... Continue reading
TI Rips Into High-Speed Encoding Market With up to 20X Recording for High-End Consumer Audio
New Application Software Enables High-Quality Audio Encoding and Playback in Home and Automotive Applications LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- As consumer electronics applications evolve with the need for higher ripping rates for transferring audio from CD to storage, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced high-speed ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Tymphany(TM) Corporation, a leader in innovative audio solutions, today introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the Tymphany LAT 500 and Tymphany LAT 700, the first products based on its revolutionary, patent-pending Linear Array Transducer (LAT) technology. Tymphany also announced th ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank Voyager Acquires Advent Business Systems, Inc.
HOUSTON & SAN MATEO, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, a major provider of fleet card payment services, has acquired Advent Business Systems, Inc., based in San Mateo, Calif. Advent provides technology that is deemed to be the most powerful, comprehensive and complete accounting management systems ... Continue reading
Wagner(R) Brake Products Receives Parts Depot, Inc. Category Management Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 5, 2006--Wagner Brake(R) Products has received the 2005 Category Management Award from Parts Depot, Inc. in recognition of the brand's efforts in targeting and achieving significant increases in product line coverage and year-over-year sales. Wagner Brake Products are manufactured and marketed b ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2005 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2005 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call When: February 9, 2006, 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address ab ... Continue reading
Subaru to Sponsor First Major U.S. Freeskiing Series
- Company returns as title sponsor for U.S. Skiercross series and presents new freeskiing stops at Telluride and Jackson Hole - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will return as title sponsor for U.S. Skiercross series and present the new U.S. Freeskiing series in 2006. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheels on Honda Ridgeline, Motor Trend 2006 Truck of the Year
CLEVELAND--Jan. 5, 2006--Alcoa Wheel Products announced today that its 17-inch Alcoa cast aluminum wheels are used on the all-new 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, recently selected by Motor Trend magazine as the 2006 truck of the year, the publication's top award. The Alcoa wheels are featured on Ridgeline's upgraded ... Continue reading
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Acquisition of Manufacturing Facility
NEW HOPE, Minn., Jan. 5 -- -- Viper Powersports has entered into a binding agreement to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility on 4 acres located in Monticello, MN. The facility meets Viper's current manufacturing needs and is zoned for expansion as Viper continues to expand and grow. ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Enjoy Strong US Sales in 2005
Washington DC January 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that total auto sales in the U.S., despite a decline in December, were up in 2005. International nameplate automakers Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai all reported sales increases of 9 percent or higher for 2005, reports The Associated Press. Overall, sales from A ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Offers Free Model T Rides, Ice-Skating to Public at Motown Winter Blast
DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- As Detroit prepares to host Super Bowl XL, Ford Motor Company is getting ready to offer everyone the opportunity to share in Super Bowl weekend excitement at the Ford Motor Company Family Fun Zone during Motown Winter Blast. Open to the public Feb. 2-5, this outdoor winter festival at Campus Martius ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen Announce Minivan Manufacturing Alliance
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group and Volkswagen today announced that they have reached a formal agreement under which the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based carmaker will manufacture a unique line of VW minivans for the North American market. Production of the future Volkswagen minivan, which is b ... Continue reading
TI and its Third Party Partners Help Drive Innovation in Automotive Infotainment Industry
Tailoring of Critical Digital Multimedia Components Gets OEMS to Market Faster with Improved Performance at a Lower Cost LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Helping fuel the growth of the automotive infotainment market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) several of its key ... Continue reading
Talking Avatars for Messaging and Other Applications
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--3Dmsg(TM), a subsidiary of Sensory, Inc., is now under formation focusing on applications for the cell phone and wireless handset markets. 3Dmsg's avatars are created with the most accurate lip-synchronization technology on the market, using a patented scheme that morphs between visemes (visual ... Continue reading
Holley Performance Products Inc. and KHPP Holdings
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Jan. 5 -- 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 19, 2006, unless further extended, the expiration date of the exchange offer and consent solicitation with respect to the ... Continue reading
US Car Makers Post Lower December 2005 Sales
DETROIT January 4, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that U.S. automakers posted lower December sales on Wednesday, capping a tumultuous year in which Detroit's Big Three struggled to come to terms with changing consumer tastes prompted by high gas prices. In sharp contrast, Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. - ... Continue reading
From A-Z: Freescale Unleashes Design Freedom for Next-Generation Consumer Devices
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 5, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor -- Freescale powers new, high-tech gadgets for the home, office, auto and mobile devices from Belkin, Gefen, Haier, Hawking, Toshiba, ViewSonic, Volvo and many others From A to Z -- Automotive applications to ZigBee(TM) home networking -- Freescale Semiconductor is showc ... Continue reading
Windows Embedded Technologies Provide Automakers and Device Manufacturers With the Foundation for Enabling a Wide Array of Innovative In-Vehicle Scenarios for Consumers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- At the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. showcased several new products built on Windows(R) Auto ... Continue reading
Audiovox Adds New Sirius Satellite Radio System for Vehicle and Home Application
'Systems Include a Receiver/Car Kit Combo, a Second Car Kit and a Home Unit' LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 5 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, 2006 CES, Audiovox Booth 11006-10506 -- Audiovox Corporation today unveiled their Sirius Satellite Radio system about which Tom Malone Senior VP, Sales said, "We have been ... Continue reading
Travelers to Offer Hybrid Owners Across U.S. 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance
Travelers First to Implement a National Discounted Insurance Product Specifically for Hybrid Vehicle Owners HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 5 -- Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , today announced plans to implement a 10 percent discount* on auto insurance to hybrid vehicle owners in the United States begi ... Continue reading
'CHiPS' Alum Erik Estrada to Help Bring Child Safety Center Stage at 2006 LA Auto Show;
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--21st Century Insurance is bringing a little bit of Hollywood to the LA Auto Show this year. Child safety seat campaign spokesperson and former "CHiPs" television star Erik Estrada will share safety tips with families on Saturday, Jan. 7, and next weekend at the show. 21st will also ... Continue reading
Ford's Fields Outlook on Company
FIELDS: WE WILL COMPETE TO BE AMERICA’S CAR COMPANY The following is a transcript of remarks delivered by Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company Executive Vice President and President of the Americas, to the Motor Press Guild during the opening of the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Jan. 4. 2006: “Some ... Continue reading
GM Reports December 2005 and Year Results
FOR RELEASE: 2006-01-04 CONTACTS ​​​​​ GM Reports 392,041 Deliveries in December Chevrolet Reclaims Industry Sales Leadership for First Time Since 1986 GM Posts Best Full-Size Pickup Sales in Industry Since 1978 GM Continues Luxury Brand Sales Momentum HUMMER Caps Record Year with Best-Eve ... Continue reading
MBUSA Records Highest Year On Record
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 4, 2006 at 4:30 PM CST Mercedes-Benz USA has reported their highest sales month on record, selling a total of 31,192 units for the month of December. The increased sales also helped propel MBUSA's annual sales to an all time high of 224,421 units, marking the twelfth consecuti ... Continue reading
GM at Los Angeles Auto Show: Fun, Function and Fuel Efficiency
LOS ANGELES, January 5 -- - New Models for Chevrolet, GMC, SAAB; First Look at Pontiac Performance Roadster General Motors is introducing a wide variety of vehicles at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show (January 6 -15, 2006), demonstrating GM's continued commitment to using its advanced technology resources to increase ... Continue reading
The world premiere of the GX3 at the LA Auto Show
Pure affordable performance: Crossover between sports car and motorcycle It only takes 5.7 seconds to go from 0-62.5 mph (100 km/h) and the fuel consumption in the city is estimated to be 46 mpg (5.2 l/100 km) GX3 was conceived for the U.S. by the Moonraker team and VW’s Design Center in California Three wheels, ... Continue reading
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