Reigning Funny Car champ Scelzi fit and ready for 2006 opener
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net REIGNING FUNNY CAR CHAMP SCELZI FIT AND READY FOR 2006 ... Continue reading
123 Loyalty Challenges Auto Sector to Move Closer to Its Customers
TORONTO--Feb. 3, 2006--123 Loyalty Inc., a company that designs web-based software for automotive customer retention and customer loyalty, today announced its entry into the automotive market with the launch of its newest product, 123CSI. This solution allows auto dealers to automatically monitor and manage their custo ... Continue reading
NHRA Media Planner: February 2006
Good afternoon members of the media. Follow the link below to access the NHRA Media Planner for the month of February. http://media.nhra.com/calendar.pdf To access the latest NHRA press releases, statistics, satellite feed information and driver photos, please visit the NHRA Media Web site: http://media.nhra.com Thanks ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and Google Team Up to Explore Future Vehicle Navigation Systems
Virtual Reality: Prototype with Google Earth creates realistic 3D, satellite-based map AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Google recently presented the future of vehicle navigation at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and it's closer to virtual reality than ... Continue reading
INGOLSTADT, Germany - February 4, 2006: Audi was victorious three times in the “auto motor und sport” readers’ poll. Readers of Germany’s popular car magazine voted the A3, A6 and A8 into first place, crowning them with “Best Cars” titles for 2006. This continues Audi’s history ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Feb. 3, 2006 (FCN) -- When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks hit the turf in Super Bowl XL on Sunday, their helmets and shoulder pads will collide with 300,000 pounds of recycled rubber tires. Detroit's Ford Field is one of the most environmentally-conscious stadiums in the country. More than 25,00 ... Continue reading
Suzuki Shows Full Line, Including 2006 Grand Vitara, at Philadelphia Auto Show
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Feb. 4 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Philadelphia International Auto Show at a unique time in its history selling cars and SUVs in the ... Continue reading
AutoPacific's 2006 Future Vehicle Survey to Determine Evolution of Cars and Trucks
TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 3 -- AutoPacific, the noted automotive industry research firm, today announced it is launching its 2006 Future Vehicle Survey program. The survey, mailed to hundreds of thousands of owners of 2006 model year cars and trucks, and also available online, is a key component of the company's annual anal ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 3, 2006--Brad LaRue, an automotive technician employed by the City of Ponca City, Okla., has won the grand-prize 1966 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 in the 2005 Federal-Mogul Training Excellence Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was sponsored by Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) Technical Educatio ... Continue reading
Autoliv Honored with Honda Award
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 3, 2006--Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today received Honda's Supplier of Excellence Award during a ceremony at Autoliv's facility in Yokohama. Honda gave Autoliv the award for "persistent implementation of value engineering/value added activities", resulting in pro ... Continue reading
Touring Ride, Crisp Handling is Dunlop's New Signature
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3 -- Dunlop announced today its newest passenger-car tire line at an independent dealer's conference. The Dunlop Signature all-season tire is for standard and luxury passenger cars and is available now for dealer ordering. The touring tire is equally focused on enhanced handling and a quiet, comf ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Acquires SurgX Corporation
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Feb. 3, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has acquired SurgX Corporation, of San Jose, California, for $2.5 million in cash. SurgX Corporation licenses the SurgX(TM) brand of proprietary surge protection technology for over-voltage circuit protection. Littelfuse will incorporate the Surg ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results
Non-GM sales grow to $754 million, or 22% of total net sales in 2005 DETROIT, Feb. 3 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. Fourth Quarter Highlights: * Fourth quarter sales of $852.6 mill ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Signs Agreement with Finance Express Auto Finance Program
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with AmeriCredit to join its online auto finance program. AmeriCredit is one of the most prestigious auto fin ... Continue reading
Bechtel Efforts House More Than 90,000 Hurricane Victims in Mississippi
Mississippi Firms and Small Businesses Spearhead Progress JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 3 -- More than 90,000 Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina are now living in emergency housing units installed and readied for occupancy by Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) under contract to Federal Emergency Management Agency (F ... Continue reading
Coach Holidays Protected by CPT Scheme
LONDON, February 3 -- The Times reported on 3 February 2006 that "people who take coach holidays will no longer be protected in all cases if their travel agent goes bust". The report "Compensation blow over holiday cheats" outlined ABTA's changes to the rules for travel agents who act fraudulently. The Bonded Coach Hol ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Intelligent Direct Marketing, Inc.
--Intelligent Direct Marketing(TM) is the leader in direct mail for the automobile industry. Founded by Todd Vowell in 1994, IDM is the fastest growing direct mail company in the United States. We have over 4,000 clients nationwide, and our headquarters are in Rocklin, Calif. IDM's award-winning creative marketing team ... Continue reading
CORNING, N.Y.--Feb. 3, 2006--Corning Incorporated will tell investors today that it expects a significant increase in sales of its diesel emissions control products for heavy- and light-duty clean diesel applications in 2006. Thomas R. Hinman, vice president and general manager, Corning Diesel Technologies, will note t ... Continue reading
Driver News - Vincec prepares for next round of Florida Winter Tour at Moroso
Vincec prepares for next round of Florida Winter Tour at Moroso Looks to improve Homestead results Stoufville, Ontario - February 2, 2006 - Despite a good start to the weekend, the first round of the Florida Winter tour did not go exactly as planned for 14 year old Mike Vincec. Making the move up to the 125 cc Pro Shif ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 3, 2006--On Saturday, February 4, 2006, Flexcar will support Blue Bear's Annual "Music for Youth" Benefit. The event is sold out and is anticipated to create the typical parking turmoil associated with large events in San Francisco. Flexcar will be offering "green" transportation services to those a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Adds Fiber to the High-Performance Tire Menu
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Carbon fiber comes to tires in the new Goodyear Eagle(R) featuring ResponsEdge Technology(TM), a product announced today and available to consumers in May. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) With threadlike strands of carbon that are strong and flexible, carbon fiber is a ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces All-New HRR Series Lawnmower Line Featuring Exclusive SMART Drive(TM) System
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 3 -- Honda Power Equipment is introducing the all-new HRR Series lawnmower line, designed to deliver exceptionally easy operation, high performance and superior fuel efficiency. Equipped with the revolutionary SMART Drive(TM) transmission system and new ErgoActive(TM) easy-folding handlebars, the ... Continue reading
IMS Announces Usage Based Insurance Pilot Program for Media
WATERLOO, Ontario, February 3 -- - Program to Inform and Educate Media, Advocacy Groups and Policy Makers on UBI Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in usage based insurance (UBI) technologies, is pleased to announce its year-long iPAID(TM) pilot program in North America and the United Kingdom. T ... Continue reading
IMS Announces Usage Based Insurance Pilot Program for Media
Program to Inform and Educate Media, Advocacy Groups and Policy Makers on UBI WATERLOO, ON, Feb. 3 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in usage based insurance (UBI) technologies, is pleased to announce its year-long iPAID(TM) pilot program in North America and the United Kingdom. The pilot wi ... Continue reading
Medialink: Episode Two of 'Tiger Wins, You Could Win' Podcast
--Some say winning isn't everything. Most of the time, they're right. As Tiger Woods kicked off his 2006 PGA Tour season by capturing his fourth Buick Invitational title, the stakes were even higher. Now, a lucky Tiger fan has a chance to share in his victory. A video podcast from General Motors You can reach episode t ... Continue reading
--It's safe to say Kermit the Frog has a green thumb. For generations, the beloved Muppet and environmentalist has been helping Americans everywhere. Now, he's doing it once again. Armed with his new driver's license, Kermit is hitting the road and starring in a new ad campaign for Ford Motor Company. The spot, which w ... Continue reading
Mercedes Places Well In "Value Rankings 2006"
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 3, 2006 at 8:30 AM CST As you may have noticed yesterday I was feeling a little under the weather, hence the lack of updates, for which I apologize. I'm feeling somewhat better today, but if the stories seem a tad bit shorter than usual, now you know my excuse. But enough abo ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 3, 2006--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that approximately 200 garbage trucks in the County fleet for Miami-Dade General Services Administration (Miami GSA) have gone over three years without an oil change using the puraDYN(R) bypass oil filtration system ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Feb. 3, 2006--Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi) a premier supplier of proprietary diagnostic, repair information and service merchandising solutions to the automotive industry, today announced that the latest version of its customized Automotive Repair Information System, (ARGIS(TM)) will include additional in ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 3, 2006--The 2006 Fel-Pro(R) Performance Gaskets Catalog is now available featuring significantly expanded coverage of Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS(R) performance head gaskets and other exclusive sealing solutions for today's professional and sportsman racing engines and high-output street performance ... Continue reading
News Advisory: EPA Press Briefing for President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2007
For Immediate Release: Friday, February 3, 2006 *EPA Press Briefing for President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2007* Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. -- Feb. 3, 2006) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson on Monday, Feb. 6, will announce President's Bush ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Move over, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy. Nominations for one of the most prestigious business honors in town -- the Platinum Awards -- are now open. So, if you know an award-worthy sales or marketing performer, nominate them for one of the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) Platinum Awards, ... Continue reading
Prediction: Tire Buyers Are Getting 'Fierce'
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- With the announcement today, tuners and sport-performance enthusiasts have a chance to get Fierce when they shop for tires in select retail tire outlets. While not necessarily a behavior characteristic, rather a new product line targeted at auto enthusiasts, the Fierce brand is available in three ... Continue reading
Rockstar Games Announces Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix Coming Soon
NEW YORK--Feb. 3, 2006--Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. , is pleased to announce Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, retailing for $19.99 as part of the PlayStation(R)2 Greatest Hits program and the Xbox(R) Platinum Hits collection. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition ... Continue reading
Satyam's Automotive Offerings Set to Scale New Orbits
* Launches State-of-the-Art Automotive Center of Excellence(ACE) in Detroit to enable better customer engagement * Pioneers the launch of Digital Manufacturing, the next wave of IT technology offering in Automotive CHENNAI, India, Feb. 3 -- Satyam Computer Services Limited , today announced strategic initiatives in the ... Continue reading
--AAA: WHAT: The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will release the results of a first-of-its-kind study that determines how to increase booster seat use among parents and caregivers. The study answers the questions: What types of interventions work? What incentives could result in booster seat use increasing by more t ... Continue reading
Company Also Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan MORGAN HILL, Calif., Feb. 3 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced that a Special Committee of its Board of Directors, comprised of independent directors who also constitute a majority of the Board, which was formed for the purpose of evaluating an ... Continue reading
UAW National CAP Conference Feb. 5-9 in Washington, D.C.
More than 1,400 UAW political activists from across America will meet in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5 - 9 for the UAW National Community Action Program (CAP) Conference: Taking the High Road for American Workers." CAP is the political action arm of the UAW, which represents 1.2 million active and retired workers in the Uni ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Executives Adopt 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan
FREDERICK, Colo., Feb. 3 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin and its Chief Financial Officer, Donald A. French, have each adopted a stock trading plan to sell common shares expected to be acquired upon the exercise of currently in-the-money stock opti ... Continue reading
Warrantech Selects Lloyd's; Syndicate and Specialty Insurers Underwrite New GAP Automotive Program
BEDFORD, Texas--Feb. 3, 2006--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, announced today that Lloyd's Insurance Syndicate has agreed to appoint Warrantech for its new Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) program. Warrantech Automotive, Inc., a wholly ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Welcomes Two Executives to Lead Key Business Initiatives
African-American Affinity Network Sponsoring Welcome Reception MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3 -- Johnson Controls announced it has named Charles A. Harvey vice president of diversity and public affairs and a corporate officer, reporting to chairman and CEO John M. Barth. (Photos: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060203/CGF028- ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reaches ''2-4-Your Future'' Sales Goal
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 3, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that it had reached its "2-4-Your Future" goal of $2 billion in sales in 2005. This achievement will be celebrated at the Company's Store Manager's Conference in Dallas, Texas on February 5, 2006. This goal of $2 billion in sales ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Selects Del Rivero Messianu DDB as New Hispanic Advertising Agency
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today that Del Rivero Messianu DDB (dRM DDB), headquartered in Coral Gables, FL has been selected as the company's Hispanic advertising agency. The selection concludes an agency review which began in early October. Hyundai will begin working immediately ... Continue reading
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