Mitsubishi Motors Enjoys Brisk Orders for New Model 'Zinger' in Taiwan
Tokyo , Jan 25, 2006 (JCN) - Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) announced on January 23 that orders taken by its local partner in Taiwan, China Motor Corp. (CMC), for the new 2.4-liter multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Zinger in the first month of sales have reached 2,285 vehicles, a lot more than the monthly target of 1,200 vehicles. ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 25, 2006--Cirrus Logic Inc. , a leader in high-precision analog, mixed-signal and embedded products for audio and industrial markets, today announced financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2006, which ended Dec. 24, 2005. The company reported third quarter Fiscal Year 2006 revenue of ... Continue reading
Coachmen's Fourth Quarter Conference Call On The Internet
ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 25 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. will release its 2005 fourth quarter and year-end financial results after the close of trading on Monday, January 30, 2006. The Company will also hold a conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end results and outlook on Tuesday, Ja ... Continue reading
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 25, 2006--Tight profit margins have become status quo in the automotive arena, as dealers work hard to remain competitive. Like many of today's business owners, auto dealers are increasingly relying on technology to make the most of every sale and service provided. Deerfield Beach, Fla.-base ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 25 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today that the Company will participate in the Brean Murray, Carret Small Cap Institutional Investor Conference on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference will be held at The Grand Hyatt, New York, NY. The presentation will be w ... Continue reading
New Medio Puts a Spin on the Traditional Corporate Christmas Gift
TULSA, Okla.--Jan. 25, 2006--The owners of New Medio put a spin on traditional corporate gift-giving by presenting each of their employees with a new Breezer commuter bicycle at the company's Christmas party last month. "We contemplated giving everyone a Christmas ham, or a gift card for a McRib - you know they're back ... Continue reading
* * * M E D I A A D V I S O R Y * * * MEDIA ARE INVITED TO JOIN A TELECONFERENCE FEATURING 2005 POWERADE SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS GARY SCELZI AND TONY SCHUMACHER WHAT: A teleconference featuring 2005 POWERade Series world champions Gary Scelzi and Tony Schumacher, who will be introduced and field questions about winning ... Continue reading
NHRA Preseason Teleconference--Bay Area and Sacramento Media
FYI, in case you are interested. --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Padian [mailto:MPadian@nhra.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 3:09 PM To: Jerr ... Continue reading
Luxury Consumption Index Reaches 104.8 Points as Luxury Consumers Express Confidence in Economy
STEVENS, Pa.--Jan. 25, 2006--Luxury consumers' confidence rose 10.4 points to reach an all time high at the end of fourth quarter 2005, according to Unity Marketing's exclusive Luxury Consumption Index. This comes after it dropped to 94.4, its lowest point ever, at the end of the third quarter 2005. The index measures ... Continue reading
Ricardo Makes Key Appointment in Japan
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 25 -- A further strengthening of the senior management team of Ricardo plc was announced yesterday with the appointment of Akio Okamura as president of Ricardo Japan Ltd. Okamura joins Ricardo from his previous position as partner and Asia representative of the Automotive Competence Center o ... Continue reading
Allegheny Technologies Announces Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005 Results
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 25, 2006--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated reported net income for the fourth quarter 2005 of $120.4 million, or $1.18 per share, on sales of $894.4 million. Excluding the previously announced net special gain, net income for the fourth quarter was $97.9 million, or $0.96 per share. In the fourth qu ... Continue reading
Judge Rules Toyota Can Expand Michigan Technical Center
Washington DC January 25, 2006; The AIADA Newsletter reported that “Michigan’s highest court ruled Tuesday that the state could sell a 690-acre plot near Ann Arbor to Toyota, clearing the way for the Japanese automaker to proceed with a $150 million expansion of its technical center,” The Detroit News ... Continue reading
Jumpstart Automotive Introduces New Online Leads Programs for Auto Dealers
Jumpstart Automotive Introduces Next Generation of New Car Leads for Auto Dealers SAN FRANCISCO (January 25, 2006) Jumpstart Automotive Media, which has partnered with leading automotive web publishers to aggregate the Internet's largest community of car shoppers, has introduced new online products which will enable au ... Continue reading
Washington Auto Show Brings Industry and Federal Policy Makers Together
Washington DC January 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that while the Detroit Auto Show rules all shows in vehicle introductions and the show in New York draws industry trackers from Wall Street, the Washington Auto Show, which opened this week, is particularly focused on showcasing the auto industry before Cong ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Team Owner Honored in Lansing, Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING TEAM OWNER RECONGIZED FOR HIS ROLE IN MOTORSPORTS BY THE GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN AREA EAST LANSING, Mich. (January 24, 2006) – Rocketsports Racing team owner Paul Gentilozzi ... Continue reading
Alibaba Rocks The New Mercedes MP3 Player
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 25, 2006 at 9:15 AM CST Yesterday, the boys over at Jalopnik got word of this awesomely small piece of crap, an MP3 player that apparently attempts to capture the "I have enough money to drive a Mercedes, but not enough to spring for a $300 iPod" crowd. The lovely Chinese MP3 ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter, Year End Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2005 fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Inte ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 25, 2006--Drummond Group Inc. (DGI), the leading interoperability e-commerce certification company, today announced that seven software products from seven leading companies successfully completed the Drummond Certified(TM) program's ebMS (ebXML Message Service)-4Q05 interoperability testing. This t ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Air Force and Whole Foods Top EPA's List of Renewable Energy Users
News for Release: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* Air Force and Whole Foods Top EPA's List of Renewable Energy Users Green Power Purchases Increase by Nearly 100 Percent Since 2004 * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-January 25, 2006) Th ... Continue reading
DAVOS, Switzerland and PITTSBURGH--Jan. 25, 2006-- Initial Studies Range From Sustainable Energy Technology Development in China; New Marine Protected Area for Blue Whales in Chile; and Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Zambia Alcoa today announced that the Alcoa Foundation will donate $8.6 million dollars ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho--Jan. 25, 2006--American Ecology Corporation today announced that the Company will release fourth quarter and full-year 2005 financial results at 2 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. The Company's investor conference call will follow on Wednesday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Chief ... Continue reading
Chair position named in honor of Jeg Coughlin Sr. (JEG'S)
The JEG'S Foundation "Racing for Cancer Research" Chair position named in honor of Jeg Coughlin Sr. The board of directors at Ohio State University's Medical Center as well as The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute has established the "Jeg Coughlin Chair in Childhood Cancer Developmental Therapeutics" ... Continue reading
Citation Corporation Hires William R. Goodin as Vice President, Human Resources
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 25 -- Citation Corp. has announced the hiring of William R. "Bill" Goodin as Vice President of Human Resources, effective Monday, January 16, 2006. He will be headquartered in our Novi, Michigan offices and will have responsibility for the entire Human Resources function. Bill holds a Bachelor's ... Continue reading
Corcentric Strengthens Relationship With National Pronto Association
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 25 -- Corcentric has expanded its relationship with National Pronto Association with the addition of supplier management and order management tools. These electronic tools will enable National Pronto Association to strengthen supplier relationships by giving a tremendous amount of order information th ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- The Michigan Front PAGE/Chronicle is kicking off the Big Game celebration with a special publication, XL-D, Detroit's Big Game Hot Spots Guide. The pocket guide, sponsored by DaimlerChrysler, will highlight Metro Detroit's 40 hottest restaurants and night spots and feature sizzling Chrysler, Jeep an ... Continue reading
Diamondite LLC Announces New Products
NEW ORLEANS--Jan. 25, 2006--Diamondite LLC, industry leader in foaming clay technology, introduces two new breakthrough automotive appearance products, Truckbed Spray Gard and Bug Blocker. Diamondite products are available nationally through select distributors across the USA and Canada. Product inquiries and new distr ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on February 9
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 25, 2006-- Call to be held at 11 a.m. ET DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2005 fourth-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 11 a.m. ET. To access the Webcast, go to the investor relations section of the company's ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 25 -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered an +18% average return in 2004 and market-beating returns in 2005, today provided subscribers with an updated investment analysis of Time Warner , Comcast , Pride International and Harley-Davidson . FindProfit.com' ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - January 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's January 2006 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's Health Care Program Featured at the Health & Human Capital Management Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Ford Motor Company's Medical Director of Clinical Operations, Dr. Walter Talamonti, today explained one aspect of Ford's strategy to cut costs and improve health care for the company's health care insured at the World Congress' Health and Human Capital Management Congress in Washington, DC. As of ... Continue reading
Companies Scheduled to Co-Exhibit at United School Administrators of Kansas Convention in Wichita, January 25-27, 2006 LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 25 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced the formation of a strategic marketing alliance with Strand, a priv ... Continue reading
Kelly Aviation Center Plans Changes to Streamline Engine Services to the U.S. Military
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25 -- The Kelly Aviation Center, L.P. (KAC), a joint venture of Lockheed Martin , GE -- Aviation , and Rolls-Royce (RR.L) will consolidate one of its major subcontracts under KAC management beginning in February 2007 to streamline operations and reduce costs for military engine work performed under an ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations joins DSR as Associate Sponsor
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE OPERATIONS JOINS DON SCHUMACHER RACING AS ASSOCIATE SPONSOR INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 25, 2006) - Keystone Automotive Operations, North America¹s ... Continue reading
Layoff Survival Strategies According to Job-Hunt.org
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 25 -- In light of the recent lay- offs announced by Ford and DaimlerChrysler, Susan Joyce, Webmaster of employment portal, http://www.job-hunt.org/ and layoff survivor, offers the following advice: Don't take it personally! Being "laid off" is NOT being "fired," although the impact on your fina ... Continue reading
Medialink:''Tiger Wins, You Could Win'' Podcast
--Some say winning isn't everything. Most of the time, they're right. But as Tiger Woods kicks off his 2006 PGA Tour season and goes after his fourth Buick Invitational title this week (Jan. 23-29), the stakes are even higher: This time, Tiger fans have a chance to share in his victory. A video podcast from General Mot ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Jan. 25, 2006--Myers Industries, Inc. announced today that Gregory J. Stodnick, Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from his position as an officer of the Company. He will remain in his current role through April 25, 2006. Myers Industries also announced that Donald A. ... 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 25, 2006)* (1) New Tool for Determining Cause of Ecological Harm to Rivers and Streams (2) EPA Provides Faster Water Quality Tests for **Safe** **Beach** Swimming (1) ... Continue reading
New Venue Announced for The Manufacturer LIVE 2006 Conference and Exposition
BEVERLY, Mass.--Jan. 25, 2006--Conquest Business Media, publisher of the award-winning magazine The Manufacturer, has announced the addition of a new venue for The Manufacturer LIVE 2006 Conference and Exposition, to promote and share best practice in manufacturing. The event, hosted at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tow ... Continue reading
Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals News Release: EPA Seeking PFOA Reductions
News for Release: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Seeking PFOA Reductions * Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 25, 2006) EPA is launching a global stewardship program inviting companies to reduce PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) rel ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Team Owner Honored in Lansing, Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING TEAM OWNER RECONGIZED FOR HIS ROLE IN MOTORSPORTS BY THE GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN AREA EAST LANSING, Mich. (January 24, 2006) – Rocketsports Racing team owner Paul Gentilozzi ... Continue reading
Schoenberg Calls for Private Bidding on Illinois Tollway
Asks Legislative Panel to Determine Financial Benefits of Leasing Roadway EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 25 -- One of Illinois' leading tollway reform advocates is now seeking to have Illinois cash in on the growing appetite among private investors for acquiring tollways. State Sen. Jeff Schoenberg (D-Evanston), who first introd ... Continue reading
Spectrum Home Services to Focus Expansion Efforts in Michigan After Ford Announcement
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 25 -- Spectrum Home Services, a national home services franchise specializing in the needs of seniors and busy homeowners announced today that they will focus expansion efforts in the State of Michigan. The announcement came on the heals of Ford Motor Companies restructuring plan which will close 1 ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Jan. 25, 2006--Speedway Motorsports , a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter results on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call, five to ten minutes before the scheduled st ... Continue reading
Stopol to Host Auction of Atek Michigan Plant
SOLON, Ohio--Jan. 25, 2006--Stopol, Inc. -- a leader in managing auctions, and buying and selling production equipment, parts, businesses, divisions, product lines and manufacturing licenses in the plastics industry -- will host and web cast an auction March 1 to sell plastics manufacturing equipment from discontinuing ... Continue reading
DENVER--Jan. 25, 2006--The need for better member service and more effective marketing were two of the elements driving T&C FCU of Bloomfield Hill, MI, in its search to form a partnership with an indirect lending provider. After examining several programs, the provider they chose was Aimbridge Indirect Lending, a divis ... Continue reading
Tim Feldbush Promoted to Director of Customer Support
LAPEER, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Durakon Industries, Inc., a leading provider of thermoformed products and paint film technology to the automotive industry, today announced that Tim Feldbush has been promoted to Director of Customer Support and Sales Operations effective January 1, 2006. In his expanding role, Mr. Feldbush wi ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Thursday, January 26, 2006, 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time
FREDERICK, Colo., Jan. 25 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Thursday, January 26, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-800-313-8009 approximately 10 minutes before t ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Jan. 25, 2006--UTFC Financing Solutions, LLC today announced a $500,000 investment in DriverTech, which links vehicle fleets to their central dispatch centers via DriverTech's onboard computer in the truck. The Salt Lake City-based firm (www.drivertech.com) was founded in 1994 by CEO Mark Haslam, who is ... Continue reading
Cummins Extends ISX Agreement with Volvo Trucks North America
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 25, 2006--Cummins Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America today announced they have extended the agreement for the availability of the Cummins ISX engine in Volvo VN and Volvo VT trucks. "The ISX has consistently proven itself with Volvo's highly demanding heavy-duty truck customers and we're excited a ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Data Security Check to Help Dealerships Better Protect System Data
Service arms dealers with actionable information to the questions, "Who is getting into my system and what are they accessing?" DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Last year an estimated 55 million Americans were exposed to potential identity theft as a result of 130 disclosed data breaches, according to ComputerWorld. More and m ... Continue reading
Nissan & Columbia Sportswear Join Forces to Deliver Consumer Package in 2006
Limited-Production Vehicles Come With Columbia Selkirk(TM) Parka PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25 -- Columbia Sportswear Company and Nissan Europe SAS announced today a joint branding effort aimed at building brand awareness throughout Europe. The two companies have joined forces to launch the Nissan X-TRAIL Columbia Edition. A ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Acquisition of South Pacific Tyres
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Ansell Limited's interest in their South Pacific Tyres (SPT) joint ventures. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear now owns 100 percent of SPT, the leading tire ... Continue reading
Busch Champion Randy LaJoie Joins Sports Car Ace Shane Lewis at Rolex 24
Busch Champion Randy LaJoie Joins Sports Car Ace Shane Lewis at Rolex 24 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., January 25, 2006 – In a field loaded with the biggest stars in motorsports, one might assume that the resident stars of the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve might resent the attention give ... Continue reading
The Land Rover Range Rover Awarded Automotive Loyalty Award By Polk
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Land Rover was honored by R. L. Polk & Co. during its tenth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards ceremony at the 2006 Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI. Range Rover won in the Prestige SUV category. This marks the second consecutive year the model has been honored. ... Continue reading
Winners of the NADAguides.com 2005 Visitors' Choice Award Announced
Top Finishers Win in Each Category Based on Online Visitor Popularity COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 25 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced the winners of the NADAguides.com 2005 Visitors' Choice Award. The winning vehicles in each category received top honors based on the number of visi ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Purchase of Chengshan Finalized
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its acquisition of 51% of Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Passenger Tire Co., Ltd., and Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Company, Ltd. has been finalized with an effective date of February 4, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001040 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per common share. The dividend is payable March 31, 2006 to shareholders of record March 10, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Reports First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--Jan. 25, 2006--Rockwell Automation, Inc. , a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, today reported fiscal 2006 first quarter income from continuing operations of $145.7 million ($0.80 per share) compared to $122.1 million ($0.65 per share) in fiscal 2005. N ... Continue reading
Meritor(R) Axles and Brakes Specified on New Hybrid Buses
In Continuing Collaboration with Gillig TROY, Mich., Jan. 25 -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business today announced that its Meritor transit bus axles and brakes have been specified as part of a hybrid bus consortium contract. The consortium consists of 11 transit agencies in California, Nevada, and New ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Named Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The February 2006 issue of Consumers Digest showcases the best tires on the market, as rated by the magazine's editors, and products from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company take top billing in three of the five rated segments. For the "Passenger Car Tires, All-Season" category, Goodyear's Assura ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Supply Prevost With Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System for Buses
Monitoring System to Become Standard on Prevost H-Series Buses RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 25 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Prevost has selected the company to supply tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that also monitor tire temperature on its buses. The TPMS will come s ... Continue reading
Lincoln and NBA Legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Kick Off Football's Biggest Week
* 'Lincoln Presents: A Legendary Night' will be hosted by Lincoln, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and retired Detroit Lion, Robert Porcher III, and will feature a unique collection of over 100 pieces, chronicling the experience of African Americans in professional football, both on and off the field * Monies raised from the ev ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center Opening This February
January 25, 2006 at 8:35 AM CST - Imagine the chance to step back in time and purchase the Mercedes- Benz of your dreams right off the showroom floor. That is the idea behind the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, a new business venture of MB- USA set to open its doors this February in Irvine, California. Prospective custom ... Continue reading
January 24, 2006; Mitsubishi Motors has issued the following press release: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today launched the new "i" minicar model at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan. Using a newly developed platform with an original rear-midship layout that mounts the engine forward of the rear axle line, the n ... Continue reading
2007 BMW Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe On The Way
January 25, 2006; BMW has issued the following press release: The new two-seater Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe are a dynamic duo for those special occasions. Whether it is driving through tight mountain roads, enjoying comfortable point-to-point long-distance touring, or just cruising the highways, the BMW Z4 Coupe and Z4 M ... Continue reading
Ford Vows New Business Plan Will Return Them To Proofit
FORD BUSINESS PLAN VOWS RETURN TO PROFITABILITY Bill Ford, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor Company More information on the Ford Business Plan By Terry Bresnihan, FCN Ford Motor Company unveiled a critical and comprehensive plan for its North American automotive operations on Monday and vowed to restore the region's profit ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Hybrid Research Vehicle That Can Run on Ethanol
WASHINGTON January 25, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co., extending its push into hybrid technology, said Wednesday it was the first automaker to develop a hybrid research vehicle capable of running on ethanol-based fuels. Ford was unveiling the Escape Hybrid E85 before journalists at the ... Continue reading
AutoZone and FreedomRoads, Make One Race Fan's Dream Come
ppc Racing Sponsors, AutoZone and FreedomRoads, Make One Race Fan’s Dream Come True MOORESVILLE, NC (January 24, 2006) – ppc Racing’s sponsors of the #22 and the #10 NASCAR Busch Series entries in 2006 teamed up to give one race fan a chance to stay in style at the race trac ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 WILL AND FORCE QUICKEST DURING NHRA PRE-SEASON TESTING AT LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS - Top Fuel rookie Hillary Will and 13-time NHRA POWERade Series world champion John Force were quickest in their respective categories during four days of pre-season testing t ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Signs on With Digital Performance Inc.
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Edelbrock Corp., a recognizable driving force in the aftermarket industry, signed a sponsorship program with Digital Performance to be featured on RaceIndustry.com and StreetPerformance.com. Edelbrock is the latest in a list of premier companies to advertise on RaceIndustry.com and Street ... Continue reading
Bazemore concludes successful Vegas tests with "new" team
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL VEGAS TESTS WITH "NEW" TEAM LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2006) - Whit Bazemore and the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car team ... Continue reading
Receives Commitment For Up To $10 Million In Debtor-In-Possession Financing DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- Performance Transportation Services, Inc., ("PTS") the second largest transporter of new automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks in North America, announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed vol ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Jan. 25, 2006--lanelogic, the used-vehicle trading network that uses real-time sales data to conduct electronic trading between automotive dealers nationwide, today announced Bruce Thompson as its founder and CEO. Thompson's bold move intends to achieve the Holy Grail for used-vehicle dealers nationwide: the el ... Continue reading
Quantum-Tecstar Forms New Company With Unique Performance to Produce Specialty Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has formed a new company with Unique Performance (Unique) of Fort Worth, Texas to produce high-performance specialty vehicles. Under the terms of the agreement, Tecstar will own 50 ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005. Fourth Quarter Summary: * Net sales of $4.4 billion * Positive free cash flow * Fifth consecutive year as J.D. Power's highest ... Continue reading
Volvo's First City Buses in India Operating
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Jan. 25, 2006--Volvo's first city buses in India have now started operating in Bangalore. The city's inhabitants get an exclusive low entry city bus with air conditioning. Volvo Buses has had a major success in India with its luxurious air-conditioned intercity buses. Volvo has a 60 per cent market s ... Continue reading
Safety Devices May Have Opposite Effect
London - January 25, 2006: According to a study conducted by West London'sBrunel University, electronic safety systems that are designed to minimize human error may actually make drivers more dangerous by lulling them into a false sense of security. The effect, dubbed “highway hypnosis” by researchers, is a ... Continue reading
Plastic Car To Help Ease Traffic Snarls
Hong Kong - January 25, 2006 - A plastic, two-seater is being touted as the lastest answer to big city traffic . MyCar, designed by Gioretti Guigiaro's ItalDesign Giugiaro will be built by Hong Kong based Innovech International later this year. The vehicle is designed to rival the Smart car and cost two-thirds of the p ... Continue reading
ASA Racing announces that it has selected Aliso Communications
By: Aliso Communications DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, January 23, 2006...ASA Racing announces that it has selected Aliso Communications as its preferred race communications provider for teams and ASA member tracks. Aliso Communications specializes in radio communications systems in the motorsports, special events, aviation, ... Continue reading
Cummins and Russian Manufacturer KAMAZ Form Joint Venture to Produce Mid-Range Engines
MOSCOW--Jan. 24, 2006--Cummins Inc. and KAMAZ Inc., the largest vehicle manufacturer in Russia, announced today the signing of a joint venture agreement to produce B Series engines (120-275 horsepower) under the name ZAO Cummins Kama. The 50-50 joint venture will build on the Cummins and KAMAZ relationship that dates f ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Sets Its Own Course with Rolex 24 Debut
Krohn Racing Sets Its Own Course with Rolex 24 Debut DAYTONA, Fla., January 24, 2006 – Krohn Racing is a familiar name in the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. However, as the green flag falls to start the 44th Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona, it will mark the official debut of the team ... Continue reading
SCCA, SCCA Pro Announce Staff Restructuring
For Immediate Release SCCA, SCCA Pro Racing Announce Staff Restructuring Prill, Randall, Turner Have New Assignments; Mudd Resigns For Champ Car TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 24, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. and subsidiary SCCA Pro Racing Ltd. have announced several title and position changes in its operations, techni ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Equipment Signs Hillary Will to an Associate Sponsorship Agreement
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER - CREW CHIEF For Summit Racing Equipment Contact: Kirk Heinbuch Phone: 330-630-0270 x-291 For KB Racing/Hillary Will/Greg Anderson/Jason ... Continue reading
Tenneco Wins New Exhaust Aftertreatment Business With International Truck and Engine Corporation
Company Will Supply Exhaust Systems for 2007 Medium-Duty Diesel Vehicles LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 24 -- Tenneco announced today that it was awarded a contract with International Truck and Engine Corporation to supply exhaust aftertreatment systems for its entire line of medium-duty diesel vehicles with International eng ... Continue reading
Q & A With Raikkonen And Montoya
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 24, 2006 at 9:05 AM CST As we told you yesterday, testing for the new McLaren Mercedes MP4-21 has officially kicked off, and by week's end both Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya will have had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the team's newest World Championship c ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Power Reports Progress Toward 250 Mile Per Gallon Plug-In Hybrid
Global Automotive Systems Leader Ricardo Joins Development Effort, Will Build First Extreme Hybrids(TM) SEATTLE, and LONDON, Jan. 24 -- An Extreme Hybrid(TM) car -- which plugs into house current from the power grid for most of its power and is expected to give the average driver more than 250 miles per gallon of gasol ... Continue reading
Tire Rack SCCA National Tour 2006 Debut Just Weeks Away
For Immediate Release Tire Rack SCCA National Tour 2006 Debut Just Weeks Away TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 24, 2006) - It is the middle of January, and at Heartland Park Topeka, where thousands of people will gather later this year for the Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Championships, there is only bare asphalt. A lot of it. Li ... Continue reading
New System Enables Retailers to Make Replacement Car Keyless Entry Remotes on Demand
ROUND ROCK, Texas--Jan. 24, 2006--KeylessRide is pleased to announce the first locations carrying the new Learn and Burn Car Remote Systems. Featured at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, KeylessRide's patent-pending Learn and Burn system enables retailers to burn new replacement keyless entry remotes on ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New Light Commercial Vehicle Division
GARDENA, Calif.--Jan. 24, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced that effective February 1, it will create a new division responsible for the sales and marketing of light commercial vehicles (LCV) and fleet sales in the United States. NNA's Light Commercial Vehicle and Fleet Division will develop products, se ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Shows 'BLUETEC' at Washington, D.C. Auto Show
- Technology for the World's Cleanest Diesel - WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- DaimlerChrysler has pioneered a group-wide initiative for advanced clean diesel powertrains called BLUETEC. The technology will be capable of producing the cleanest diesel vehicles in the world and has the potential to meet the emission requirements ... Continue reading
India to Become the World's Third Largest Economy in 2006
Keystone India forecasts that India will surpass Japan as the world's third largest economy in 2006 as measured in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)* CHICAGO, Jan. 24 -- After significant accelerations in economic growth recently, India's economy is expected to equal or surpass Japan as the world's third largest sometime i ... Continue reading
First-Ever 'Flex for the Future' Leasing Program Encourages Switch to E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
MORTON, Minn., Jan. 24 -- Farmers who have long been described as "stewards of the land" will soon be demonstrating the commitment to cleaner skies and wider use of the renewable fuel produced from their fields. The American Lung Association of Minnesota (ALAMN) is among the groups backing "Flex for the Future," a new ... Continue reading
Deep Field Technologies Announces Sino-US AutoMart
MATAWAN, N.J.--Jan. 24, 2006--Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPFD) announced today that the company with which it has entered into a definitive securities exchange agreement, Beijing Sino-US Jinche Yingang Auto Technological Services Ltd. ("AutoMart"), the premier automobile after service company in ... Continue reading
The 23rd Annual Battle Creek Camper & RV Show Is Coming to the Newly Renovated Kellogg Arena
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 23rd Annual Battle Creek Camper & RV Show, February 23-26, 2006, at the newly renovated, over 30,000 square foot Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Mich. New, year 2006 recreation vehicles will be on d ... Continue reading
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Von Dutch Kustom Cycles (www.vondutchkustomcycles.com) has been unanimously selected by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce to build the official custom bike for the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Von Dutch Kustom Cycles, with it's winning bike design, the Cruelworld Softail Chopper, wa ... Continue reading
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