Save the World Air, Inc. Tests are Better Than Euro II Emission Standards
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11 -- Save the World Air, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZERO) announced that recent certified tests of its ZEFS device on a used 4-stroke motorcycle were better than EURO II Standards by significant amounts. The tests were conducted in December 2005 at the Automotive Emission Laboratory, Pollution Control Depart ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, January 11 -- - Hayes Lemmerz reestructura su Wheel Groups y nombra a Fred Bentley jefe de operaciones y consejero delegado de su Global Wheel Group Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ha anunciado hoy la reestructuración estratégica de su negocio de ruedas para fortalecer la coordinación y siner ... Continue reading
On Wheels Distingue a Ejecutivos de Chrysler Group
* Chrysler obtiene dos Galardones para Ejecutivos Afro-americano y Latino del Año AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 11 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- Los ejecutivos de Chrysler Group fueron destacados por On Wheels, Inc. durante los premios 10th Annual Urban Wheel por sus logros en la industria automotriz. Kim Harris Jones, vicepreside ... Continue reading
CruiseCam International Inc. Announces Audit Completion
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 11, 2006--CruiseCam International is proud to announce the closing of a complete audit of CruiseCam International and all prior subsidiaries for years 2002, 2003, and 2004. The completion of the auditing phase paves the way for CruiseCam International to begin the process of complying with ... Continue reading
EWI Hires Mark Matson as Human Resources Director
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- EWI announced today that Mr. Mark Matson joined EWI as Human Resources Director. Mr. Matson's responsibilities include the development and implementation of all phases of talent management practices as well as the alignment of those practices with business strategies. Henry Cialone, President ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Fourth Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 11 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its fourth quarter 2005 results on Thursday, February 9, 2006 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/. In connection with its earnings rele ... Continue reading
Law Firm of Lindahl Gross Lievois is Acquired by Cleveland-Based McDonald Hopkins
Lindahl Gross Lievois Now Offers Network of More Than 100 Attorneys DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The law firm of Lindahl Gross Lievois (LGL) announces that it has been acquired by McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA - a full-service business law firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Lindahl Gross Lievois will maintain its current practi ... Continue reading
McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA Acquires Detroit Area Law Firm of Lindahl Gross Lievois
McDonald's third expansion in two years DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- McDonald Hopkins Co. LPA, a full-service business law firm headquartered in Cleveland, announces that it has acquired the Detroit-area law firm of Lindahl Gross Lievois effective January 1, 2006. The Detroit office will operate under the McDonald Hopkins name ... Continue reading
COBURG, Oregon, Jan. 11 -- In conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. What: Monaco Coach Corporation Fourth Quarter Conference Call When: Wednesd ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Press Days during the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to journalists from around the world as automotive manufacturers unveiled more than 60 new production and concept vehicles at the nation's premier auto show at Cobo Center. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: ht ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, January 11, 2006) * (1) EPA Samples Three Temporary Housing Locations in Louisiana (2) Murphy Oil Sampling Data Released (3) Air Data From **New Orleans** and **Mississippi** ... Continue reading
Product Release: Ringers NitroX Has Landed!
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS NITRO X GLOVE HAS LANDED! Moorpark, Calif. - (January 11, 2006) After a much anticipated wait, Ringers Gloves is delighted to announce the r ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 11 -- Safety Components International Inc. ("Safety Components") (Ticker: SAFY) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to appoint Brian P. Menezes (age 53), currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as the Company's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effecti ... Continue reading
TEN Launches New Consumer Diesel Truck Website
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Sanchez, Vice President 951-371-8366 X26 dan@tenmagazines.com http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com <http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com/> THE ENTHUSIAST NETWORK LAUNCHES DIESEL TRUCK WORLD.COM WEBSITE CORONA, CA - The Enthusiast Network (TEN) recently launched a new websi ... Continue reading
Modine Manufacturing financial results
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 11, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in developing thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will release fiscal 2006 third quarter financial results for the period ended December 26, 2005 after the market close on Wednesday, January 18. Modin ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - Crashes Involving Novice Teen Drivers
-- WHAT: AAA will release new national and state-by-state information on the effects teen driver crashes have on other road users. In the first analysis of its kind, the report investigates the number of other persons, besides teen drivers, who have died in crashes involving novice teen drivers. The AAA Foundation for ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International First Overseas Factory in ShenZhen
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2006--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the opening of its first overseas factory in ShenZhen, The Peoples Republic of China. Mile Marker International, Inc. today announced that its Mile Marker, Inc. subsidiary in Pompano Beach had ... Continue reading
Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz Team In The Dakar Rally
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 11, 2006 at 12:25 PM CST Yesterday marked the completion of the longest stage of the Dakar Rally for the Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz team, a 543 mile jaunt that wrapped up in South Mauritania's Kiffa. Through the first two-thirds of the stage, Lohr and her team performed beautiful ... Continue reading
The Commerce Insurance Company
WEBSTER, Mass.--Jan. 11, 2006--The Commerce Insurance Company announced today that it has filed with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance for a five percent (5%) discount from the 2006 private passenger automobile fixed and established rates for AAA members in Massachusetts. If approved by the Division of Insurance, ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 11, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , announced that the Company's Board of Directors met today and declared the record date of March 3, 2006 for its upcoming quarterly cash dividend of nine cents a share payable to shareholders on April 3, 2006. About Winnebago Industries Winnebago Industries, ... Continue reading
United Auto Group Acquires Cush Automotive Group
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 11, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , a worldwide automotive retailer, has acquired the Cush Automotive Group located in San Diego, California. The Cush Automotive Group consists of two Acura franchises, two Honda franchises, and one each of the Aston Martin, Jaguar and Mazda brands, for a t ... Continue reading
Consolidated Biofuels Sponsors Booth - National Biodiesel Conference
DALLAS--Jan. 11, 2006--Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CBIO), an alternative fuel company, announced today that it will sponsor a booth at the upcoming National Biodiesel Conference in San Diego, Calif. Companies from all aspects of the biodiesel industry will be represented in the 4 day event, running from Feb 5th th ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Jan. 11, 2006--CNET (www.cnet.com), the trusted, unbiased resource dedicated to helping consumers live the digital lifestyle, and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. , today announced the 2005 Acura RL as the winner of its First Annual "Tech Car of the Year" Award. CNET's Car Tech editors selected the 2005 ... Continue reading
Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 11, 2006--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California reversed course and climbed nearly 7 cents in the past month as higher oil prices and the winter refinery maintenance season contributed to upward pressure on retail prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern Californ ... Continue reading
Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation (SAIC) has purchased Mentor's Volcano
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Jan. 11, 2006--Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced that the Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation (SAIC) has purchased Mentor's Volcano(TM) network design and testing tools to design automotive vehicle networks for SAIC's self-branded platforms. SAIC will use the Volcano Network Architec ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Journalists from across the nation and all over the world visited Cobo Center for Press Days at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In more than 40 press conferences, over 6,000 members of the international press from more than 80 countries got the first look at unrivaled new ex ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Gives Editors' Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2006 NAIAS
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The editorial staff of AutoWeek announced its favorite vehicles of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this evening at the magazine's annual Design Forum at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Mich. The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards were revealed by AutoWeek Editor an ... Continue reading
Is The S-Class The Ultimate Geek Car?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 11, 2006 at 10:25 AM CST Wired.com was lucky enough to get their hands on Mercedes' latest incarnation of the S-Class, and although they failed to offer an in- depth review of the car's handling characteristics, upgraded V8 powerplant or opulent interior, they did manage to ta ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Enters Vehicle Navigation Category
VISTA, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, announced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show that it is ent ... Continue reading
The Enthusiast Network Launches Diesel Truck World Website
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Sanchez, Vice President 951-371-8366 X26 dan@tenmagazines.com http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com <http://www.theenthusiastnetwork.com/> THE ENTHUSIAST NETWORK LAUNCHES DIESEL TRUCK WORLD.COM WEBSITE CORONA, CA - The Enthusiast Network (TEN) recently launched a new websi ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Kawasaki Recalls to Its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product ... Continue reading
Hybrid-Drive Pioneer Wylam Retires After 50-Year Remy Career
ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 11 -- Remy International, Inc., announces William B. (Bill) Wylam is stepping down after 50 years of service to Remy and its predecessor companies. He joined the company in 1997, upon his retirement from General Motors and its Delco Remy unit. Wylam began summer work at the Delco Battery Plant in M ... Continue reading
Quicksilver launches Aston Martin DB9 Sports system
Exhausts for the World's Finest Cars QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 11th January 2006 QuickSilver's Aston Martin DB9 'Sports' exhaust system The QuickSilver development team has designed a stainless steel exhaust system so ... Continue reading
FEV Sees Opportunity In Fuel Economy Challenges
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- FEV Engine Technology is developing a number of fuel-saving technologies that balance fuel economy improvement, increase performance and drivability, and produce excellent noise, vibration and harshness characteristics. Emerging concepts that lead to improved fuel economy include gasoline direct-inj ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now Standard Feature on Rolls-Royce Vehicles
Lifetime Subscription to SIRIUS Included NEW YORK, Jan. 11 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced an exclusive agreement for the inclusion of SIRIUS radios as standard equipment in all Rolls-Royce vehicles sold in the United States, including a lifetime subscription to the service. (Logo: ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new December record of 10,463 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in 2005, a 6 percent increase from December 2004 sales of 9,835 units and a 22 percent gain over November 2005 sales. Fourth quarter sales rose 3 percent to 27,184 ... Continue reading
Porsche Recalls Selected 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S Models for Exhaust Pipe Tip Replacement
ATLANTA, Jan. 11 -- Porsche today announced a recall of certain Porsche 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S sports cars for potentially defective exhaust pipe tips. The recall involves those cars built between April 20, 2004, and October 21, 2005, 5,385 of which were sold in the United States and Canada. On these cars, it ... Continue reading
6 New Nissan Europe Models Launched Review
PARIS, January 11 -- - Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing - Nissan Europe The Nissan 180 plan appears to be a success, are you pleased with Nissan Europe's contribution to the strategy? Brian Carolin: Certainly for me the 2005 highlight was the European contribution to Nissan 180. We more than del ... Continue reading
- Previous CEO Gerald V. Pisani to remain with Stoneridge as vice chairman WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- The Board of Directors of Stoneridge, Inc. today announced the appointment of John C. Corey, a veteran leader of the automotive supplier industry, as the Company's new president and chief executive officer, effective on ... Continue reading
Timken to Expand Production at Virginia Bearing Plant
$10 million investment will add 50 jobs, expand production at Altavista facility CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- The Timken Company today announced plans to invest approximately $10 million in its bearing plant in Altavista, Va., enabling expanded manufacturing of replacement wheel-hub bearing assemblies for light-duty pickup ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Donates 2006 Chevrolet HHR for Raffle to Benefit FIRST Robotics/LEGO League
Vehicle Will Be Shown at the North American International Auto Show AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Plexus Systems LLC has teamed with an elite group of companies from Michigan, Washington, California and Oklahoma to support kids and education by personalizing a 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT for the youth market. Called the Jo ... Continue reading
Advanced Motor/Generator Controller to Be Field Tested in an Air Force Hybrid Electric or Electric Vehicle FREDERICK, Colo., Jan. 11 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it has been awarded a $1.08 million contract supplement to an existing U.S. Air Force contract to convert a conventional one-half ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 11 -- An elite group of companies from Michigan, Washington, California and Oklahoma has come together to create a specially personalized 2006 Chevrolet HHR aimed at the youth market and maximizing the versatility of the vehicle. Called the Jones Soda Chevy HHR Original, the vehicle will be show ... Continue reading
First Test Fire of Rotoblock OPE (Oscillating Piston Engine)
SANTA ROSA, CA Jan 11, 2006; Rotoblock Corporation (OTC BB:ROTB.OB - News) announced today that the OPE (Oscillating Piston Engine) has been started for the first time. The test plan called for what was originally termed "Single ignition event." The engines ran under its own power for a number of ignition cycles. The f ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, January 11 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. meldete heute die strategische Neuausrichtung seines Rädergeschäfts, um die weltweite Koordination zu verstärken und Synergien besser auszuschöpfen. Im Rahmen der Neuausrichtung werden die North American Wheel Group und die International Wheel Gr ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, January 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the strategic realignment of its wheel businesses to strengthen coordination and synergies worldwide. The move combines the Company's North American and International Wheel Groups, creating a newly formed Global Wheel Group. The Compa ... Continue reading
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) - Best CRM Practice
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 11 -- Best CRM Practice Awards(TM) recognizes and promotes outstanding achievements in CRM practices. This is the 4th year of the Awards Program and it has become the most influential CRM annual awards program in the region. The winners for 2005 are released below: China Europe International Busin ... Continue reading
European Small Fleet Markets Database 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 11, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30559) has announced the addition of European Small Fleet Markets Database 2005 to their offering. Introduction After several years of stagnation, the European company car market is expected to show reasonable growth in 200 ... Continue reading
- GM's Chance for Traction on Environmental Sensitivity - DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Flex-fuel vehicles powered in part by ethanol appeal to the sensibilities of American drivers, so much so that their feeling about an automaker dramatically improves when that manufacturer shows leadership on the subject, according to a new s ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Governor's Tour
WHAT: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's official walking tour of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) floor with the NAIAS 2006 co-chairmen, Richard Genthe and Robert Thibodeau, Jr. WHERE: The tour will begin at the Saleen, Inc. exhibit located on the Cobo Center concourse at the Detroit Hall Entrance. ... Continue reading
Star-studded event expected to showcase celebrity surprise guests DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is strongly encouraging people attending the black-tie Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 13, to arrive early for parking convenience. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200 ... Continue reading
Eaton Helps Power aWard Winning Engines
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 11, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is helping to power six of the world's top 10 engines as chosen by Ward's Auto World magazine. The engine winners for 2006 will be announced today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "We're honored to have a ha ... Continue reading
BMW Makes Access Deal With Microchip Technology
CHANDLER, Ariz.--Jan. 11, 2006--Microchip Technology Inc. , a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the signing of a patent license agreement with the German automaker BMW AG. The agreement provides BMW access to Microchip-owned patents covering the use of microcontrollers/micro ... Continue reading
Gasoline Powered Cars to Join 8-Tracks on Tech Scrap Heap
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Jan. 11, 2006--Gasoline-powered automobiles, compact discs and desktop computers are headed toward the technology scrap heap, according to a recent survey of American teenagers. The 2006 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, which gauges Americans' attitudes toward invention and innovation, found that a third ... Continue reading
On Wheels, Inc. Announces 2006 Winners of the 10th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
First Diversity Motorsports Award goes to NASCAR Ford Motor Company named Company of the Year DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Yesterday, On Wheels, Inc. announced the winners of the 2006 Urban Wheel Awards, the only official event that celebrates diversity during the North American International Auto Show. In its tenth year, the e ... Continue reading
January 10, 2006 -- DETROIT -- Michelin Challenge Design(TM) (MCD) brings an international collection of 36 works - including two high-profile concept vehicles making their North American debut from Honda and Italdesign-Giugiaro Toyota - for a special exhibition at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS ... Continue reading
Market for Automotive Blindspot Monitoring Systems Visable
BOSTON--Jan. 10, 2006--The latest Strategy Analytics reports analyzing the market for automotive blindspot monitoring systems forecast that this market will grow to nearly 4 million units by 2012 as consumers seek better vehicular safety features, while manufacturers strive to offer compelling, differentiated products. ... Continue reading
Videre Conferencing, New England's leading provider of video
QUINCY, Mass.--Jan. 10, 2006--Videre Conferencing, New England's leading provider of video, audio and web conferencing solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a blanket contract by the Massachusetts Department of Education's prime contractor, City Lights Electrical Co., to provide videoconferencing equipmen ... Continue reading
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Jan. 10, 2006--icarz, inc. announced today that General Parts Inc., the CARQUEST member headquartered in Raleigh, NC, now has over 1,200 stores live on the icarz system. Temple Sloan III, president of General Parts, commented "We have long envisioned being able to use technology as a competitive adv ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2006--A distinguished panel of three industry experts will offer insights and advice on developing and optimizing search engine marketing programs at TechBiz Connection's monthly forum on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 from 6-9:30 pm at Connexion by Boeing's headquarters in Irvine. According to Ja ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheel Products Names Myers Big Wheel
CLEVELAND--Jan. 10, 2006--Alcoa Wheel Products (AWP) President Kevin Kramer announces today that effective immediately Tim Myers, 40, has been named vice president and general manager, Commercial Vehicle Wheels responsible for Alcoa truck wheel plants in Hungary, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Russia, and Cleveland as well ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jan. 10, 2006--The nationwide average price of gasoline is sharply higher with the start of the new year and could go higher in the next week or two, according to AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $2.322 today, AAA's daily ... Continue reading
Tracinda Calls on GM To Participate in an Equality of Sacrafice
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2006--Jerome B. York, advisor to Tracinda Corporation, today called on all General Motors Corp. constituencies to participate in an "equality of sacrifice" program to enable GM to return to prosperity. Speaking to the Society of Automotive Analysts, York said it would lead to a stronger partnership be ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Names Frank Homann Vice President
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2006--Siemens VDO today announced the appointment of Frank Homann to Vice President of the company's new North American Cockpit Modules and Systems division. Based at the Auburn Hills, Mich. regional head office he now is responsible for guiding the company's strategy to develop integrated ... Continue reading
AAA Sponsors NEXTEL Cup Series No. 6 Ford Fusion
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 10, 2006--The Automobile Club of Southern California announced today its participation in AAA's sponsorship of the NEXTEL Cup Series No. 6 Ford Fusion to be driven by legendary racecar driver Mark Martin. The Auto Club is a AAA affiliate. The announcement marks AAA's return to motor sports after an ab ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and ZF Delighted with Ruling on FreedomLine(TM) Transmission
TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and ZF are delighted with the latest ruling from the International Trade Commission on the importation of the FreedomLine transmissions, manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen in Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) "We were confident that the r ... Continue reading
A new automotive design award judged by designers is given only at NAIAS DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- The elite of the automotive design community assembled today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to honor excellence in automotive design by participating as judges for the new EyesOn Design Awards ... Continue reading
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