Lane Departure Warning Systems Tops List of Five Hottest Automotive Electronics Products for 2010;
BOSTON--Feb. 2, 2006--Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released, "The Five Hottest Automotive Electronics Systems of 2010." This report from the Strategy Analytics Automotive Electronics Service identifies the hottest systems of 2010 for the automotive electronics industry, based on ... Continue reading
News Release: Energy-Efficient, Environmentally Safe Buildings Win EPA Recognition
News for Release: Thursday, February 2, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Energy-Efficient, Environmentally Safe Buildings Win EPA Recognition *Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-February 2, 2006) Energy Star status was conferred on more than 2500 office buildi ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 4th Quarter and 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Feb. 2, 2006--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings on February 21, 2006. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and CEO, and Jerry ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Feb. 2, 2006--Today, Accuride Corporation announced executive management appointments and redistribution of responsibilities. Changes are effective immediately. -- Terrence Keating, Accuride's current President, Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board will continue as a Board member and as th ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, February 2, 2006) * (1) EPA Authorizes Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide for 2006 (2) EPA Finalizes Amendments and Responds to Comments on Air Toxics Regulation (1) EPA Authorize ... Continue reading
American Honda Finance Corporation Chooses DealerWare LLC and its F&I Menu Wizard(R) Product Suite
MARION, Ill., Feb. 2 -- DealerWare LLC announced today that its F&I Menu Wizard(R) Product Suite (Patent pending) has been selected by American Honda Finance Corporation as the recommended software vendor for implementation. American Honda Finance Corporation cited DealerWare's industry-wide presence, its intuitive, us ... Continue reading
American Standard Increases Dividend by 20 Percent to 18 Cents Per Share of Common Stock
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 2 -- American Standard Companies Inc. directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share of common stock. The dividend represents an increase of 3 cents per share of common stock or 20 percent more than the current level. It will be paid on March 20 to shareholders of record on M ... Continue reading
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Ford Motor Credit Company Announce New Partnership
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Feb. 2, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Ford Motor Credit Company have launched a new, competitive personal lines auto and home insurance program available to more than 20 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury owners. Ford Motor Credit, the finance arm of Ford Motor Company, and Ameriprise Auto ... Continue reading
Audiovox Corporation Sets Date for Its Fiscal 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 2 -- Audiovox Corporation , today announced that it will be releasing its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended November 30, 2005 on Monday, February 13th, 2006 after-market close. The Company will host a conference call the following day on Tuesday, February 14th, 2006 a ... Continue reading
DataScan Technologies Announces Corporate Integration and Advancement of Field Services
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 2, 2006--Nationwide Audit Services (NAS) and Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) have been integrated to create the DataScan Field Services (DFS) unit of DataScan Technologies. DFS becomes the industry's largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection provider, with more than 80 clients. The in ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today its working relationship with IC Corporation, a division of International Truck and Engine. IC Corporation, North Amer ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 2, 2006--FastenTech, Inc. today reported its results for the fiscal 2006 first quarter ended December 31, 2005: -- Net sales increased 32.4% to $92.4 million from $69.8 million in the year-ago quarter. -- Organic net sales (revenues excluding the effects of acquisitions and a 1.1% unfavorable impact d ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 2, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2005, on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 a.m. EST. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senio ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenues of $12.2 Million
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology products and services, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. For the third quarter ended December 31, 2005, Iteris, Inc. (the "Company") reported net ... Continue reading
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The Michigan Department of State Police is continuing to field test TACNET(R), an integrated mobile emergency command and control technology designed by Visteon Corporation, based in Van Buren Township, Mich. The Michigan State Police will be deploying the technology in the Detroit area during events ... Continue reading
Study cites Plexus Online(TM) as key competitive technology that reduces costs, improves responsiveness AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Plexus Systems LLC, developers of the Plexus Online Manufacturing Software System, today announced it has sponsored the "Manufacturing Transparency: Turning Visibility into Value" Indep ... Continue reading
Save the World Air Moves to OTC Bulletin Board, Completes Bridge Financing
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 -- Save the World Air, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ZERO) announced that it has been notified that its common stock will be quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board effective February 2, 2006. The company's trading symbol remains "ZERO". In other developments, the company announced the successful comp ... Continue reading
SARASOTA, Fla.--Feb. 2, 2006--SkyLynx Communications (OTC BB: SKYC), a worldwide provider of secure, high-availability, dedicated wireless data networks for fixed and mobile applications, announced today that it is expanding coverage of its proprietary data network to serve the greater Orlando metropolitan area under a ... Continue reading
Subaru Hosts Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout at 2006 Philadelphia Auto Show
WHAT: Subaru, Delaware Valley's only hometown car company, is hosting a special event at this year's Philadelphia International Auto Show. Subaru is the official automotive sponsor of The American Cancer Society's Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer program. The basketball coaches representing Philadelphia's Division I sch ... Continue reading
Titan International Inc. Reaches Agreement with United Steelworkers
QUINCY, Ill.--Feb. 2, 2006--Titan International, Inc. has reached an agreement with the United Steelworkers in a civil RICO case that began in September 2000. The case was dismissed on Wednesday, February 1, in Springfield, Illinois. "This disagreement started with the strike on May 1, 1998, and it has been a real figh ... Continue reading
ADP Makes It Easier for Dealers to Manage Hiring Processes Through Web-Based Screening, Selection and Compliance Programs HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 2 -- In an effort to help dealers make better hiring decisions, ADP Dealer Services recently announced an agreement with the Alliance of Ford Motor Minority Dealers (AFMM ... Continue reading
EDS Wins Majority of GM IT Spend Awarded, Expects Annualized Revenue of $1.2 Billion to $1.4 Billion
DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- EDS confirmed it has won the majority share of the five-year, multibillion-dollar General Motors (GM) systems integration services awards that were announced today. Highlights are as follows: * EDS won approximately 70 percent of the contracts it pursued, worth $3.8 billion over five years. * With th ... Continue reading
Enova Announces Addition of Director of Planning and Operations
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that John Dexter has joined the company as Director of Planning and Operations. Mr. Dexter will be responsible for muc ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006-- Grand Prize Will Be New Irvine Townhome Valued at More Than $800,000; For First Time Early Bird Drawing Prize is a New BMW Valued at More Than $90,000 The best just got better. Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), the originator of the concept of using a house raffle to help fund scho ... Continue reading
Compuware Covisint Extends Common Business-to-Business Messaging Infrastructure, Enabling Global Supply Chain Collaboration DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation , today announced that General Motors has awarded it a new contract to support business-to-business supply chain collaboration fo ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--HP today announced that General Motors Corp. has awarded it more than $700 million in information technology services contracts over a five-year period. The agreement spans global product development, manufacturing and quality, GMAC customer and dealer information systems, and global SA ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires Returns to Sponsor 8th Annual Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point
Kumho Tires Returns to Sponsor 8th Annual Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point 2 February 2006: The Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America is happy to announce the return of Kumho Tires, a leading manufacturer of tires for street and racing, as the sponsor of the 8th Annual 12 Hours at the Point, an endura ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 2, 2006--ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of sales and profit-building technology solutions for equipment dealers, announced today that KYMCO USA, of Inman, South Carolina, has selected ARI's PartSmart(R) electronic parts catalog for use by its dealers. KYMCO USA is the exclusive importer and distri ... Continue reading
Lear Establishes Joint Ventures with Comer Holdings, LLC
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Lear Corporation today announced that it has reached an agreement to establish two joint ventures with Comer Holdings, LLC, a minority business, for assembling, sequencing and manufacturing of automotive interior components to the automotive industry. Comer Holdings acquired a 51% ownership ... Continue reading
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006-- This is One of the Largest Contracts in the 22 Year History of the Company Which Recently Began Trading under the Symbol MMSV Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), a publicly traded corporation, today announced a $2.1 million contract to build 7 mobile ... Continue reading
Medialink: Nuclear Community's Response To Bush's State of The Union Speech
--President Bush's State of the Union Address has sent a clear message there is high-level support for reducing America's dependence on oil and instead, expanding the use of nuclear energy as a reliable energy source. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?s ... Continue reading
Moody's Upgrades Directed Electronics' Credit Ratings
VISTA, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States based on sales and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, announced today that the following press release ... Continue reading
Oxlo Systems Completes Integration of Hyundai's New Web-Based Dealer Communications System
Hyundai Dealers Enjoy Greater Selection of Dealer Management Systems BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 2 -- Oxlo Systems Inc. today announced the completed integration of Hyundai's new Web-based dealer communications system (DCS) that enables Hyundai to efficiently deliver what their dealers want: open choice of tightly integrat ... Continue reading
Reynolds meets dealers' needs for flexible, DMS-neutral data archiving solution DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , a leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced it has acquired Kodata Solutions, Inc. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Kodata Solutions ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 2, 2006--Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced today its intention to voluntarily cancel the listing of its common stock, par value $1.00 per share, that is currently admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Plc. Costs of maintaining this secondary listing are no longer justified based on low trad ... Continue reading
Spansion Supplies Flash Memory Products to Siemens VDO
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Spansion Inc. , one of the largest providers of Flash memory solutions, today announced that Siemens VDO Automotive AG, a global leader in automotive electrical and electronics systems, has selected Spansion as a key Flash memory products supplier for its powertrain applications. Flash memo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Support Brings African-American Art to the DIA in Celebration of Black History Month
DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- With support from Volkswagen of America, Inc., the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) brings us Black History Month with a variety of African-American fine art to educate, honor and raise awareness of this culture's significant contributions. During the month of February and into the beginning of March, ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Feb. 2 -- In conjunction with AMERCO, you are invited to listen to its Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Investor Call that will broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. What: AMERCO Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Investor Call When: Thursday, February 9, 2006 How: Live ov ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Feb. 2, 2006--Winchester Systems, Inc., a leading data storage solutions company, today introduced a new SATA based RAID array that lowers the cost per gigabyte of RAID protected SATA storage while offering high reliability features such as N+1 power, enterprise class SATA disks and RAID 6 for added ... Continue reading
WorldSource, Inc. Receiving Orders for Ice Free From Across the United States
- WDSC Fielding Global Inquiries About NASA-based Technology Product Ice Free - PALM DESERT, Calif., Feb. 2 -- WorldSource, Inc. today announced it is receiving orders from throughout the U.S. for its new product, Ice Free, an anti-icing spray for automobile windshields. Ice Free was developed with NASA-based technolog ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide to Announce New Car and Truck Awards at 2006 Chicago Auto Show
Most Significant New Vehicle Introductions to be Honored LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Feb. 2 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, will unveil its inaugural Most Significant New Introduction award for cars and trucks at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, being held at McCormick Place from ... Continue reading
Freescale to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Technology Conference
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 2, 2006--David Perkins, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale Semiconductor's Networking & Computing Systems Group, will speak about the company at the Thomas Weisel Partners Technology Conference at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Perkins will speak at 10:20 a.m. PST on Tuesda ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Acceleration of Unvested Underwater Stock Options
PHOENIX--Feb. 2, 2006--CSK Auto Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved on January 29, 2006 the acceleration of the vesting of all "underwater" stock options (those stock options previously granted with exercise prices above $15.90, the market price of the Company's stock on January 27, 2006) previou ... Continue reading
Westport Announces Third Quarter Conference Call for February 9, 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 2, 2006--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it will disclose its third fiscal quarter financial results on February 9, 2006. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 8:00 am Pacific Time. The publi ... Continue reading
TYSON'S CORNER, Va.--Feb. 2, 2006--Today, Roadfly announced that over the New Year, the roadfly.com user community forums reached and surpassed 10,000,000 message forum posts. Augmented by the increase in automotive excitement generated by Roadfly's coverage of the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Xterra Dares Adventurers to ``Show Us Your X''
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--The name Xterra has always stood for one thing: getting out, doing stuff, and doing it big. It has become synonymous with the hardcore, authentic lifestyle of athletes, adventurers and extremists. Nissan North America (NNA), as part of its new marketing campaign for the 2006 Xterra, invit ... Continue reading
WyoTech-West Sacramento to Host Regional SkillsUSA Competition
More Than 300 Northern California High School Students Gather to Compete in a Variety of Mechanical Skills SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 2 -- WyoTech-West Sacramento will host the Northern California Regional SkillsUSA Competition on Saturday, February 4, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, immediately followed by a one- ... Continue reading
Kia Rio wins world ice racing title - again!
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Rio driver beats F1 driver to world ice racing title - again! - Third consecutive series win for Rio (SEOUL) February 3 ... Continue reading
Suzuki Sales Up 33%: All-Time Sales Record For January
Los Angeles, CA - Feb. 2, 2006: American Suzuki yesterday announced sales of 7,210 units in January – an increase of 33 percent over January of 2005 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record continues Suzuki’s recent sales momentum which included record sales of 82,101 in 2 ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point Entries Open on 8February 2006
Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point Entries Open on 8February 2006 2 February 2006: The Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America announced today that it would accept entries for the 8th Annual Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point, an endurance race for sports cars and sedans, starting at 1PM, 8February2006. Th ... Continue reading
Knoper Named SCCA Pro Racing President
For Immediate Release Knoper Named SCCA Pro Racing President TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 2, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing Ltd., the wholly owned professional auto racing subsidiary of Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Inc., announced today that Earl Knoper will be its next President. Knoper, 64, joins the SCCA Pro Racing staff after ... Continue reading
255 Hudson Street Gets Keys To Classic Car Club Manhattan in an Alliance to Rev Up SoHo
Their Hot New Ad Campaign Tells it All - Condo Included, Girl Not Included NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- Corcoran Group Marketing has teamed up with Classic Car Club Manhattan to offer new residents of 255 Hudson the ultimate amenity -- keys to its unparalleled selection of classic beauties such as a 1980 Ferrari 308, a 1957 Por ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan to Broadcast Super Bowl Travel Advisories
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Traffic conditions in downtown Detroit will likely be congested during Super Bowl XL and other related events, including the Motown Winter Blast and the NFL Experience, AAA Michigan reported today (February 2). Super Bowl XL fans who want to avoid gridlock on their way to the gridiron may wan ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Says Best Value and Best Luxury SUV is Cadillac SRX
DETROIT February 2, 2006 Cadillac SRX was selected as Car & Driver’s Best Luxury SUV for the third consecutive year in the magazine’s March 2006 “5 Best Trucks,” issue, now on newsstands. At the same time that SRX achieves this unprecedented honor, Cadillac has also made SRX an unprecedented val ... Continue reading
GM to Build New Two-Mode Hybrid Transmission at U.S. Baltimore Plant
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, February 2 -- - US$118 million investment in upgrade of GM Powertrain facility - Production will start in 2007 - Initial use in Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrid models General Motors announced it will invest up to US$118 million (100 million euro) to upgrade its GM Power ... Continue reading
Austin Mayor Commends Bush's Support of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles and Biofuels
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 2, 2006--Austin Mayor Will Wynn, a leader in the national Plug-In Partners Campaign, commended President Bush for supporting the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles as part of his Advanced Energy Initiative developed to help America reduce its oil imports by 2025. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ... Continue reading
Toyota Reaches 15 Million Mark in North American Production
Milestone achieved in 20 Years of Production ERLANGER, Ky., Feb. 2 -- Toyota announced today it has reached the 15 million mark in North American production. This milestone marks 20 years of manufacturing in North America, supported by a $16 billion investment in North American operations. "This is a great accomplishme ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Features Volo Auto Museum's ''Bad Boys of the Big 3'' Muscle-Car Collection
CHICAGO--Feb. 2, 2006--The Volo Auto Museum will display the three most powerful and valuable muscle cars to ever come off a Detroit assembly line at this year's Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 10-19 at McCormick Place. The museum, located in Volo, IL, is home to the world's largest collection of muscle cars. At the auto show, ... Continue reading
"Addicted to Oil? Not Us San Diegans!"
'Addicted to Oil?' Not Us, Say San Diegans Participating in First-Ever 'Low-Car Diet'; 14 Residents Agree to Give up Their Cars for a Month, using Flexcar, Transit, Walking, Biking to Get Around SAN DIEGO--Feb. 1, 2006--County Supervisor Ron Roberts was on hand at a special event today to direct more than a dozen San D ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Media Days Set at Monterey
San Francisco, CA - February 2, 2006 -The members of Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), North America's 2nd largest group of working automotive journalists, will once again descend on the Monterey peninsula for their 14th Annual Media Days event, on March 23rd and 24th. Media Days allows all group members to drive a ... Continue reading
Inspector Clouseau Turns smart
Böblingen, Germany - Feb. 2, 2006: Even before the remake of the "Pink Panther" comes at March, 9th to German cinemas internet users will be able to get a feel for the story and go on the hunt for the stolen diamond. From February 6 to March 17 2006 at www.smart.com/pinkpanther smart will be offering players the oppor ... Continue reading
AutoPacific's Research Shows Consumer Sentiment Rises and Falls With Fuel Prices
TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 2 -- U.S. fuel prices reached a peak in September, 2005, declined through December, and then rose again in January, 2006. Drivers are reacting to these changing fuel prices. The January 2006 Fuel Price Impact Survey conducted by AutoPacific's VehicleVoice confirms that many consumers are paying mor ... Continue reading
Car Clubs Win Golden Rule Award
Eagle One Honors Four Car Clubs With Golden Rule Award Four car clubs judged to have the most outstanding community service programs in the U.S. during 2005 have been honored by appearance care products marketer Eagle One with the Golden Rule Award. This marks the 13th year that the leading maker of premium appearance ... Continue reading
San Diegans Participate in First-Ever 'Low-Car Diet'
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 1, 2006--County Supervisor Ron Roberts was on hand at a special event today to direct more than a dozen San Diegans as they literally gave up their car by dropping their car keys in a lockbox as part of the first-ever San Diego Low-Car Diet. Sponsored by Flexcar, Metropolitan Transit System, Amtrak, Air ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces Management Changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Feb. 1, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., one of North America's leading distributors of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces the following management changes. According to Bill Stevens, Motion Industries' president and chief executive officer, these changes wi ... Continue reading
Kia to reveal three new models in Geneva
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia to reveal three exciting new models at Geneva - World premiere of Carnival MPV, hatchback concept and 2006 Sorento SUV ... Continue reading
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 1, 2006 - Tampa, Florida - East Bay Raceway Park - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Scott, 4, Real Race Cars-17.466; 2. Ryan Smith, 55, S & S-17.491; 3. Terry Hall, 8, Hall-17.760; 4. Mike Ward, 80, Ward-17.787; 5. ... Continue reading
Q&A with Whit Bazemore, driver of the Matco Tools Dodge Funny Car
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 Q&A WITH WHIT BAZEMORE, DRIVER OF THE MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE DODGE FUNNY CAR INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 1, 2006) - Whit Bazemore joined Don Schumacher Racing in 2001 t ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Introduces First User-Friendly Filter
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 1, 2006--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel and gas powered equipment, today introduced to the on-highway, off-highway and marine engine markets the first user-friendly oil and fuel filter. The new user-friendly filter is comprised of advan ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Hiring of David P. Cosper to Serve as New Chief Financial Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leading automotive retailer, today announced that Mr. David P. Cosper has agreed to join the Company in March 2006 in the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to choosing to join Sonic, Mr. Cosper was most recently emplo ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company Names K.R. Kent Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Ford Motor Credit Company today announced that K.R. Kent, currently assistant treasurer of Ford Motor Company, has been named Ford Motor Credit's vice chairman and chief financial officer, effective March 1. Kent is replacing David P. Cosper, who is leaving the company March 1 to become execu ... Continue reading
ABI Research Calls Bluetooth Automotive Markets a Good Bet for Continued Growth
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Feb. 1, 2006--Bluetooth automotive markets have historically been impeded by many issues that have slowed uptake and effectively stalled the market. In its recently published report entitled "Automotive Bluetooth - Handsets, Headsets, Telematics, OEM and Aftermarket Installed Devices", ABI Research ha ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Adds Phinny to Formula BMW Fold
Hearn Motorsports Adds Phinny to Formula BMW Fold LAS VEGAS, Nev., February 1, 2006 - Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) will add karting star and 2005 Red Bull Driver Search Finalist Ryan Phinny (Carmel Valley, Calif.) to his Formula BMW USA Series program in 2006. The 15 year-old is the latest kart driver that Hearn, him ... Continue reading
Jason Jarrett Joins Team at Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that Jason Jarrett has joined the team at its new corporate headquarters in Newton, North Carolina. Also, Troi Hayes, formerly the Senior Director of marketing at Talladega Superspeedway for International Speedway Corp ... Continue reading
January 2006 Was Good For Most Auto Makers in USA
DETROIT February 1, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Detroit's Big Three automakers on Wednesday reported surprising increases in January U.S. vehicle sales, breaking losing streaks that began in the fall of last year as their aggressive discounting lost steam. Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda ... Continue reading
Seatbelt Innovation For Real Women
LONDON, February 2 -- - New 'S-Clip' Encourages Women Drivers to Buckle-up Today, the world's first female-friendly seatbelt is revealed. Top engineers have designed a new device that prevents the belt strap causing discomfort across the chest and aims to get more female drivers buckling up. 92% of women admit to tampe ... Continue reading
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