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Thursday, February 9, 2006

Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Enter Service at Los Angeles Airport

Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Enter Service at Los Angeles Airport

LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 9, 2006 -- WHAT: Keys to five hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars from DaimlerChrysler will be presented to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These zero-emission cars will be used for general transportation over a two-year period to f ... Continue reading

2006 Media Kickoff Day at Infineon Raceway

2006 Media Kickoff Day at Infineon Raceway

Press Members Invited to 2006 Media Kickoff Day at Infineon Raceway, Monday, February 27 WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host a 2006 Media Kickoff in advance of the upcoming Big O Tires Race Season in the Sonoma Valley. The media event will be part of a much bigger day at the raceway known as Speed-Fest, which signals the ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on February 16, 2006

Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on February 16, 2006

ROANOKE, Va.--Feb. 9, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and 2005 year-end financial results before market open on February 16, 2006. The company will detail its results ... Continue reading

Agile Materials & Technologies, Inc. and Paratek Microwave, Inc. Settle Patent Litigation

Agile Materials & Technologies, Inc. and Paratek Microwave, Inc. Settle Patent Litigation

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. & COLUMBIA, Md.--Feb. 9, 2006--Agile Materials & Technologies, Inc. ("Agile") and Paratek Microwave, Inc. ("Paratek"), today announced that they have reached a settlement agreement on all litigation between the two parties. Pursuant to the agreement, the parties are dismissing their claims against ... Continue reading

An Extreme Truck Like No Other on the Market -- The International(R) MXT(TM) 4x4 Pickup Roars to Life at the Chicago Auto Show; RXT Available in March '06, MXT to Roll Out in Summer '06

An Extreme Truck Like No Other on the Market -- The International(R) MXT(TM) 4x4 Pickup Roars to Life at the Chicago Auto Show; RXT Available in March '06, MXT to Roll Out in Summer '06

CHICAGO--Feb. 9, 2006--With its diesel engine roaring and air horn blasting, the powerful red pickup truck thundered through the walls of International Truck and Engine Corporation's booth at its Chicago Auto Show press conference today. That's how the company -- which sent shockwaves through the pickup truck world in ... Continue reading

AppOne Releases RECON Score; Proprietary System Enables Lenders to Manage Risk Associated with Indirect Lending Through Independent Auto Dealers

AppOne Releases RECON Score; Proprietary System Enables Lenders to Manage Risk Associated with Indirect Lending Through Independent Auto Dealers

BATON ROUGE, La.--Feb. 9, 2006--AppOne, an Internet-based financial technology provider that offers risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, credit unions and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, announced the release of its RECON Score, a proprietary online system for measuring, ... Continue reading

Cadence Innovation Launches New Growth Strategy and Signs Jefferies & Company, Inc.

Cadence Innovation Launches New Growth Strategy and Signs Jefferies & Company, Inc.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Cadence Innovation, a billion dollar Sterling Heights-based automotive supplier, has retained Jefferies & Company, Inc., a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York, to act as growth and expansion advisors. As Cadence Innovation pursues its gro ... Continue reading

Catalytica Energy Systems to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results on Thursday, February 23rd

Catalytica Energy Systems to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results on Thursday, February 23rd

GILBERT, Ariz.--Feb. 9, 2006--Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. , announced today that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, February 23, 2006. In connection with this announcement, members of the public are invited to listen to the Company's live quarterl ... Continue reading

CCC Information Services Group Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger Transaction

CCC Information Services Group Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger Transaction

CHICAGO--Feb. 9, 2006--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced software, communications systems, Internet and wireless-enabled technology solutions to the automotive claims and collision repair industries, announced that, at a special meeting held today, the Company's stockholders voted to ... Continue reading

CompUSA to Carry Monster Universal Power Adapters Based on Mobility Electronics' iTips Technology; Leading Electronics Retailer Will Carry the Adapters in More Than 230 Stores

CompUSA to Carry Monster Universal Power Adapters Based on Mobility Electronics' iTips Technology; Leading Electronics Retailer Will Carry the Adapters in More Than 230 Stores

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 9, 2006--Mobility Electronics, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative portable power and computing solutions, announced today that CompUSA is now carrying Monster-branded universal power adapters for low-power mobile electronic devices based on Mobility's iTips(TM) Technology. CompUSA, which wi ... Continue reading

Cooper to Announce Fourth Quarter Results

Cooper to Announce Fourth Quarter Results

FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its fourth quarter 2005 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. A conference call discussing the financial results will begin at 11 a.m. (EST). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Individuals ... Continue reading

Cytec Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Full Year 2006 Outlook Provided

Cytec Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Full Year 2006 Outlook Provided

WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Feb. 9, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today net earnings available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2005 of $18.4 million or $0.39 per diluted share on net sales of $788 million. Included in the quarter is a $2.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share gain related to a favorable ... Continue reading

Cytec Declares Quarterly Dividend

Cytec Declares Quarterly Dividend

WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Feb. 9, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that the company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the common stock of the company, payable on March 15, 2006, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2006. Corporate Profile Cytec Industrie ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation to Continue Supplying Full-Perimeter Frames for Two Ford Motor Company Sport-Utility Vehicles

Dana Corporation to Continue Supplying Full-Perimeter Frames for Two Ford Motor Company Sport-Utility Vehicles

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a contract to continue supplying full-perimeter frames for the redesigned 2007 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, as well as the all-new Expedition EL and Navigator L. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) The fram ... Continue reading

Dealer.com Announces Integrated Search Engine Marketing Solution That Drives, Captures and Manages Leads

Dealer.com Announces Integrated Search Engine Marketing Solution That Drives, Captures and Manages Leads

BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 9 -- Dealer.com Websystems, a leading provider of automotive e-business marketing solutions, announced today it is releasing its newest version of Integrated Technology Solutions at the NADA conference in Orlando. This latest release from the NADA award winning company is said to be the only fully ... Continue reading

Delo Bike Sweepstakes Thunders Across America; Lucky Winner to Capture Custom, Thunder Mountain Motorcycle

Delo Bike Sweepstakes Thunders Across America; Lucky Winner to Capture Custom, Thunder Mountain Motorcycle

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2006--In 2006, The Delo brand will thunder down the highways of America, on just two wheels, as part of the Delo Bike sweepstakes. The brand known for delivering performance in the trucking and construction markets will introduce one lucky winner to performance of a different kind -- a custom ... Continue reading

Driveitaway Announces New Generation 3.0 Platform; Allows Commercial Fleets to Launch Full Upstream Remarketing Program in 30 Days at No Cost

Driveitaway Announces New Generation 3.0 Platform; Allows Commercial Fleets to Launch Full Upstream Remarketing Program in 30 Days at No Cost

New systems integration removes burden of implementation from fleet manager CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Driveitaway, Inc., the pioneer in upstream remarketing programs for commercial fleet vehicles, today announced the release of its revolutionary Generation 3.0 Upstream Remarketing Platform. Designed in response to market dema ... Continue reading

DURA Automotive Evaluates Strategic Alternatives for Select German Operations

DURA Automotive Evaluates Strategic Alternatives for Select German Operations

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2006--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it is evaluating strategic alternatives involving manufacturing operations located in Lage, Lippstadt and Rotenburg, Germany. The operations involved each benefit from unique proprietary processes and products that are supplied to a h ... Continue reading

Empire Electronics Receives Foreign Trade Zone Status at Troy Facility

Empire Electronics Receives Foreign Trade Zone Status at Troy Facility

TROY, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Troy, Mich.-based Empire Electronics, a supplier of electrical distribution systems and components to the automotive industry, has received foreign trade zone status for its Troy warehouse facility. The Empire Electronics foreign trade zone is the only active foreign trade zone in Oakland County ... Continue reading

Experian Consumer Direct Teams With Ameriquest Mortgage Company to Sponsor Roush Racing in 2006 NASCAR Busch Series

Experian Consumer Direct Teams With Ameriquest Mortgage Company to Sponsor Roush Racing in 2006 NASCAR Busch Series

'Ameriquest Dream Team' to Showcase FreeCreditReport.com on Racecars in 26 Events IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Experian Consumer Direct, the leading provider of online direct-to-consumer credit reports, scores and monitoring, today announced that it will be a major associate sponsor of the Roush Racing team in the NASCAR ... Continue reading

ExxonMobil Introduces New Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W-30 and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for Light and Heavy Duty Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles

ExxonMobil Introduces New Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W-30 and Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for Light and Heavy Duty Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles

FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 9, 2006-- New Synthetic Truck & SUV and Turbo Diesel Motor Oils Deliver Unsurpassed Protection for Gasoline and Diesel Engines Significant growth of diesel-powered trucks and the continued popularity of gasoline-powered light trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) as "working" vehicles has created ... Continue reading

First Acceptance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

First Acceptance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 9, 2006--First Acceptance Corporation today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2005 of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2005 was $3.8 million, or $0.08 per share on a fully-diluted basis, compared to $4. ... Continue reading

Ford to Participate in Prudential Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference

Ford to Participate in Prudential Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 9 -- George Pipas, U.S. sales analysis manager, Ford Motor Company, will participate in the Prudential Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference being held in New York City, on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The event will begin at 8 a.m. (EST) and will last approximately 45 minutes. A live audio webcast can ... Continue reading

Freescale's MXC 3G Processor Receives Microprocessor Report Analysts' Choice Award; 65 Nanometer Samples of MXC EDGE Processor Extends Freescale's Wireless Leadership

Freescale's MXC 3G Processor Receives Microprocessor Report Analysts' Choice Award; 65 Nanometer Samples of MXC EDGE Processor Extends Freescale's Wireless Leadership

AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 9, 2006--The Freescale Semiconductor MXC91321 3G processor was awarded the Microprocessor Report Analysts' Choice Award for Best Applications Processor for 2005. The MXC91321 processor is the first to integrate a 3G single core modem with applications processor functionality. The chip is the heart o ... Continue reading

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation to Present at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation to Present at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 9 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , today announced Mr. James R. Gober, Chairman, President and CEO will speak at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 15, 2006 at 3:45 p.m. (ET). A live webcast will be available at http://ir.ipacc.com/. A ... Continue reading

IR's Logic-Level Automotive Trench HEXFET MOSFET Simplifies Drive Requirements

IR's Logic-Level Automotive Trench HEXFET MOSFET Simplifies Drive Requirements

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2006--International Rectifier, IR(r) , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the 100V-rated IRLR3110ZPbF, a new addition to IR's logic-level trench HEXFET(r) MOSFET family. The device has an improved logic gate capability, resulting in only a 14 percent increase in ... Continue reading

Jack Daniel's Sets Pace for Responsibility with New Public Service Announcement; Distillery, NASCAR and Century Council Work Together to Promote Responsible Drinking

Jack Daniel's Sets Pace for Responsibility with New Public Service Announcement; Distillery, NASCAR and Century Council Work Together to Promote Responsible Drinking

LYNCHBURG, Tenn.--Feb. 9, 2006--Working with NASCAR and the Century Council, the Jack Daniel Distillery is launching a new public service announcement as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage adults of legal drinking age to drink responsibly and know their limits when consuming alcoholic beverages. The debut of the ... Continue reading

Kimberly Gorsuch-Bradbury Promoted to RealEstate.com Senior Vice President and General Manager, Real Estate Networks

Kimberly Gorsuch-Bradbury Promoted to RealEstate.com Senior Vice President and General Manager, Real Estate Networks

LendingTree, LLC veteran brings more than 10 years of e-business strategy and corporate experience to company's real estate brand CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 9 -- RealEstate.com today announced Kimberly Gorsuch-Bradbury has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager, real estate networks. In her new role, Ms. ... Continue reading

Lear Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend

Lear Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2006. Lear Corporation is one o ... Continue reading

Michigan Cameraman Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at Chicago Auto Show

Michigan Cameraman Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at Chicago Auto Show

AURORA, Ill., Feb. 9 -- Jerry Tarrien, a cameraman for WXYZ- TV 7 in Detroit, Mich., outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Thursday (February 9) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Tarrien posted a 207.225 mph average speed in the racecar si ... Continue reading

MicroTRAK Launches New Advertising Campaign to Expand Dealer and Market Awareness; Safety Theme Clarifies MicroTRAK Brand Image

MicroTRAK Launches New Advertising Campaign to Expand Dealer and Market Awareness; Safety Theme Clarifies MicroTRAK Brand Image

DALLAS--Feb. 9, 2006--MicroTRAK GPS, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:MIOK), a leading provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and products, today announced its plans to debut a new advertising campaign showcasing its flagship line of AutoTRAK products. The 30-second advertising spots will run throughout the Spring 20 ... Continue reading

Modine Volunteers for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program to Reduce Priority Chemicals

Modine Volunteers for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program to Reduce Priority Chemicals

RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 9, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in developing heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today that it is voluntarily participating in a United States Environmental Protection Agency program aimed at reduci ... Continue reading

Move Over Grease Monkeys, Here Come the Clothes Horses!

Move Over Grease Monkeys, Here Come the Clothes Horses!

IADT Fashion Students Rev Up for GM Design Competition: IMAGINE 2006 WHO/ The most-asked question on opening morning of this year's WHAT: Chicago Auto Show might be, "How many clothes horse under the hood?," as more than 100 fashion design students from Chicago's International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) fu ... Continue reading

Multimedia News Release - MADD Creates Spot for Teens to Learn About Dangers of Underage Drinking

Multimedia News Release - MADD Creates Spot for Teens to Learn About Dangers of Underage Drinking

Dynamic School Assembly Show Encourages Teens to Take a Stand DALLAS, Feb. 9 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) aims to prevent underage drinking with its newest school assembly show, The Spot. The show helps raise awareness about America's No. 1 youth drug problem as well as unsafe teen driving, the No. 1 killer ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL FANVIEW GIVES FANS A NEW PERSPECTIVE

NASCAR NEXTEL FANVIEW GIVES FANS A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Photo: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team owner Jack Roush gets a sneak peek at NASCAR NEXTEL FanView, a revolutionary hand-held scanner that includes video, audio and data capabilities. Photo Credit: HHP Images For hi-res images, please visit www.sprint.com/mr. ________________________________ Media Contacts Becky Cox, Spr ... Continue reading

Navistar Receives $1.5 Billion Loan Commitment; Company disputes additional default notices but may use loan commitment to refinance notes

Navistar Receives $1.5 Billion Loan Commitment; Company disputes additional default notices but may use loan commitment to refinance notes

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 9, 2006--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, reported today that it has received a commitment from a group of lenders to provide the company with a three-year senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregat ... Continue reading

News Briefs: (1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in Louisiana; (2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location

News Briefs: (1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in Louisiana; (2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location

*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, February 9, 2006) * (1) EPA Posts Additional Data from Resampling Conducted at 14 Sites in **Louisiana** * *(2) Chapperon Development Corporation Temporary Housing Location (1) ... Continue reading

News Release: EPA Recognizes Landfill Methane Partners For Greenhouse Gas Reductions

News Release: EPA Recognizes Landfill Methane Partners For Greenhouse Gas Reductions

News for Release: Thursday, February 9, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* EPA Recognizes Landfill Methane Partners For Greenhouse Gas Reductions * Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.- February 9, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the late ... Continue reading

Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc. Announces Partnership with Protech Associates

Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc. Announces Partnership with Protech Associates

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Feb. 9, 2006--Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc. (OTT) today announced that they have selected Protech Associates to partner with them in providing association management solutions to membership organizations. Protech's CRM for Members solution delivers comprehensive membership management functionality w ... Continue reading

Olympic Ski Events Offer Glimpse into Emerging New Power Source from Advanced Cerametrics, Inc.; Austrian Ski Team to Utilize Head Intelligence(TM) Skis with Smart Active Fibers from ACI, Inc.

Olympic Ski Events Offer Glimpse into Emerging New Power Source from Advanced Cerametrics, Inc.; Austrian Ski Team to Utilize Head Intelligence(TM) Skis with Smart Active Fibers from ACI, Inc.

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J.--Feb. 9, 2006--Advanced Cerametrics Corporation announced today that their smart fibers would give some members of the Austrian ski team a competitive edge. The fibers, a new power source technology, called piezoelectric fiber composites (PFC's), are embedded in the Head Intelligence(TM) line of skis ... Continue reading

Press Release Asbeck Armoring

Press Release Asbeck Armoring

Dear Sirs, The world around us is becoming increasingly dangerous. Managers, industrialists, politicians and celebrities often have to be carefully protected. Specialized protection vehicles offer one way to minimize the risk of being assaulted. Asbeck Armoring Bonn GmbH of Bonn, Germany, is trusted around the world to ... Continue reading

ProClip USA, Inc. Launches iPAQcarkits.com for the Convenience and Safety of Drivers; Website Provides In-Car Mounting Solutions for HP iPAQ Handhelds and Other Electronic Devices

ProClip USA, Inc. Launches iPAQcarkits.com for the Convenience and Safety of Drivers; Website Provides In-Car Mounting Solutions for HP iPAQ Handhelds and Other Electronic Devices

MCFARLAND, Wis.--Feb. 9, 2006--ProClip USA, Inc. today announced it will provide in-car mounting solutions for HP iPAQ handhelds and other devices at iPAQcarkits.com (www.iPAQcarkits.com). iPAQcarkits.com powered by ProClip USA, Inc. is offering the only custom designed self-installable, in-car mounting solution for el ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Extension of Solicitation of Consents and Waivers From Holders of 7% Notes Due December 15, 2006

Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Extension of Solicitation of Consents and Waivers From Holders of 7% Notes Due December 15, 2006

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced solicitation of consents and waivers from holders of its outstanding $100.0 million principal amount of 7% Notes due December 15, 2006 (the "Notes"). The solicitation, which was ... Continue reading

Rockford Announces First Production Vehicle for New Rockford Acoustic Design(TM) System

Rockford Announces First Production Vehicle for New Rockford Acoustic Design(TM) System

Mitsubishi Motors to Install System in 2007 Galant Ralliart TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 9 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. will factory install the new Rockford Acoustic Design system in the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart vehicle. Mitsubishi announced details at the 2006 Chicag ... Continue reading

Solera and GTCR to Acquire Claims Services Group from Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Solera and GTCR to Acquire Claims Services Group from Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

SAN DIEGO--Feb. 9, 2006-- Deal marks largest acquisition in the global automotive claims solutions industry Solera, Inc., a provider of consulting, outsourced services, and strategic technology solutions focused on the claims process, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s C ... Continue reading

Subaru to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio in 2006

Subaru to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio in 2006

* SIRIUS to be Offered as Port and Dealer Installed Option on Subaru Forester and Impreza * SIRIUS to be Standard on Subaru Outback Sport Special Edition NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Subaru of America today announced that Subaru will begin offering SIRIUS as an exclusive port and dealer installed opti ... Continue reading

Subaru to Offer XM(TM) and Sirius(TM) Satellite Radio on 2007 Model Year Vehicles

Subaru to Offer XM(TM) and Sirius(TM) Satellite Radio on 2007 Model Year Vehicles

-- Subaru B9 Tribeca, Legacy and Outback models pre-wired for XM Satellite Radio -- Subaru Forester and Impreza models pre-wired for Sirius Satellite Radio CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will offer XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio on certain models beginning with the 200 ... Continue reading

The Henry Ford Receives NEH Grant for Second Year of American History Teacher Workshop

The Henry Ford Receives NEH Grant for Second Year of American History Teacher Workshop

DEARBORN, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2006--The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan has received a second National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History Teacher Workshop grant, it was announced by the NEH. The Henry Ford's program, America's Industrial Revolution, drew 80 teachers from 30 states in 2005 and is exp ... Continue reading

Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group President and CEO, Appeals to U.S. Business, Government and Consumers to Support Legal Reform

Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group President and CEO, Appeals to U.S. Business, Government and Consumers to Support Legal Reform

- 'Legal Reform Is Critical for Creating a Competitive Business Environment and for Meeting the Global Business Challenge' - 'Litigation Lottery' System of Justice Costs America $246 Billion a Year - LaSorda Gives Four 'Common Sense' Suggestions On Ways to Fight Non- Value Added Costs of Unwarranted and Frivolous Lawsu ... Continue reading

Trash and Recycling News Release: EPA, NFL Team Up for Pro Bowl Recycling Project

Trash and Recycling News Release: EPA, NFL Team Up for Pro Bowl Recycling Project

News for Release: Thursday, February 9, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA, NFL Team Up for Pro Bowl Recycling Project* Contact: Kerry Humphrey, 202-564-4355 / humphrey.kerry@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-2/09/06) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has teamed up with the National Football League and ... Continue reading

Ultimate Warranty Corporation Names a New President

Ultimate Warranty Corporation Names a New President

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio--Feb. 9, 2006--Ultimate Warranty Corporation, a leading vehicle service contract provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Edwardo Jordan as its new president. Mr. Jordan received this promotion after a successful career with Ultimate Warranty, most recently spending two years as its Senio ... Continue reading

UPG To Exhibit at 2006 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Show

UPG To Exhibit at 2006 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Show

CARROLLTON, Texas--Feb. 9, 2006--Universal Power Group, Inc. ("UPG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc., (OTCBB:ZNCM), announced that it will be an exhibitor at the 2006 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor TradeShow (SHOT) to be held in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 9th through 12th, 2006. The ... Continue reading

U. S. Steel Names F. David Coleman General Manager of Corporate Diversity

U. S. Steel Names F. David Coleman General Manager of Corporate Diversity

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 9 -- United States Steel Corporation today announced the appointment of F. David Coleman to general manager-corporate diversity, effective March 1. In this new position, Coleman, 54, will be responsible for advancing company-wide diversity and inclusion strategies. He will work closely with executive m ... Continue reading

Westport Reports Third Fiscal 2006 Quarter Results and 30% Revenue Increase Year to Date

Westport Reports Third Fiscal 2006 Quarter Results and 30% Revenue Increase Year to Date

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 9, 2006--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT), a leading developer of environmental technologies that allow engines to operate on clean-burning gaseous fuels, today reported its third quarter financial results for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2005, and provided an ... Continue reading

Zyman Group Appoints Timothy R. Pearson as Chief Executive Officer; Sergio Zyman, Founder, to Continue as Chairman

Zyman Group Appoints Timothy R. Pearson as Chief Executive Officer; Sergio Zyman, Founder, to Continue as Chairman

ATLANTA--Feb. 9, 2006--Zyman Group, the international management consulting firm that leverages the proven business principles codified in the best-selling book The End Of Marketing As We Know It, today announced the appointment of Timothy R. Pearson as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2006. In this posit ... Continue reading

Autoliv: Financial Report October - December 2005

Autoliv: Financial Report October - December 2005

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 9, 2006-- Higher Margins and Strong Cash Flow Despite a 5% decline in light vehicle production in Western Europe where Autoliv Inc. generates more than 50% of its revenues, the Company improved its operating margin to 9.3% for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, which was better than expected a ... Continue reading

AutoNation Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

AutoNation Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 9 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2005 fourth- quarter net income from continuing operations of $80 million or $0.30 per share, on revenue of $4.5 billion. The results compare to 2004 fourth-quarter net income from continuing operations of $116 mil ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Reports Continued Outstanding Performance in 2005

BorgWarner Reports Continued Outstanding Performance in 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported 2005 full-year earnings of $4.17 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis, which included ($0.16) per diluted share related to special items. Excluding these special items, earnings were $4.33 per diluted share. The powertrain systems supplier delivered solid ... Continue reading

Central Parking Corporation Reports Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results

Central Parking Corporation Reports Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 9, 2006--Central Parking Corporation today announced earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter ended December 31, 2005 of $17.0 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared with $6.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share earned in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Board Authorizes $300 Million Share Repurchase Program

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Board Authorizes $300 Million Share Repurchase Program

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 9 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has completed a review of strategic alternatives and has determined that a significant increase in its share repurchase program is an appropriate action toward increasing shareholder value. As such, the Board has approv ... Continue reading

Japanese Steering Systems Market Moves Into High Gear

Japanese Steering Systems Market Moves Into High Gear

EPS and AS Systems on the Fast Track to Success LONDON, February 9 -- The Japanese steering systems market is seeing an increasing shift in focus from hydraulic power steering (HPS) systems to electric power steering (EPS) systems mainly due to the fuel economy and other significant benefits offered by the latter. The ... Continue reading

OnStation Introduces e-Advantage 2.0

OnStation Introduces e-Advantage 2.0

Industry's Most Advanced Email Marketing Solution Now Offers Special Order Parts Solution NADA 2006, ORLANDO, Fla., and SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 9 -- OnStation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and service centers, today announced e-Ad ... Continue reading

Strategic Analysis of the Japanese Advanced Steering Systems Market - Frost & Sullivan Press Release

Strategic Analysis of the Japanese Advanced Steering Systems Market - Frost & Sullivan Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Japanese Steering Systems Market Moves into High Gear EPS and AS Systems on the Fast Track to Success London, UK – 9 February, 2006 - The Japanese steering systems market is seeing an increasing shift in focus from hydraulic power steering (HPS) systems to electric power steering (EPS) systems mainly du ... Continue reading

'Tween' Traffic Safety Research Yields New Safety Tips for Child Passenger Safety Week

'Tween' Traffic Safety Research Yields New Safety Tips for Child Passenger Safety Week

Nation's First Tween Demonstration Projects Offer Insight Into Belt Use and Seating Position Habits of 8 to 12 Year Olds Who: * Christene Jennings, Director of Programs, Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety * Kitty Higgins, Member, National Transportation Safety Board * Dallas, TX area family involved in recent cras ... Continue reading

Amerigon to Expand, Relocate Corporate Headquarters

Amerigon to Expand, Relocate Corporate Headquarters

New Farmington Hills, MI Facility Will Accommodate Growth, House New Design Lab and Test Area DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that the Company will m ... Continue reading

Auction Mills, Inc. Receives Additional Funding

Auction Mills, Inc. Receives Additional Funding

DALLAS--Feb. 9, 2006--Auction Mills, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: AUML) is pleased to announce that the company has received funding to proceed with its new business plan, Carforce1. CEO, Jim Womack stated, "With this funding now in place we plan to roll out our new business. Our automotive dealers will be able to advertise dire ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

2005 Net Income Increases 14.9 Percent; Earnings Per Share Up 13.9 Percent TULSA, Okla., Feb. 9 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Total revenue for the fourth quarter was a record $355.2 million, up 1.7 percent from the comparable 20 ... Continue reading

DURA Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results and Announces Restructuring Plan

DURA Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results and Announces Restructuring Plan

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2006--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $564.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 compared to $582.8 million in the prior year quarter. Net income for the quarter was $10.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 mi ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006

Exide Technologies Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Feb. 9, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended December 31, 2005. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 increased slightly to $733.4 million from $727.9 million during the same period a year ago. Higher ... Continue reading

GenCorp Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

GenCorp Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 9 -- GenCorp Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended November 30, 2005. 2005 Fourth Quarter Highlights and Events * The Company wrote down Atlas(R) V inventory of $169 million and completed sale of its Aerojet Fine Chemicals business for $114 million. * Four ... Continue reading

iCarMagic Helps Dealers Create, Print and Send Direct Mail With the Click of a Button

iCarMagic Helps Dealers Create, Print and Send Direct Mail With the Click of a Button

NOVATO, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2006--iCarMagic LLC, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and services, is pleased to introduce MagicMail, the newest solution in their suite of CRM products that enables a dealer to send high-quality, on-demand, direct mail pieces from iCarMagic automatically. Usin ... Continue reading

Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 14.1% Increase in Book Value and 19.9% Increase in Operating Earnings

Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 14.1% Increase in Book Value and 19.9% Increase in Operating Earnings

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 9 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance with an emphasis on nonstandard auto insurance, today reported for the fourth quarter of 2005: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, (in millions, except per share % % ... Continue reading

Supreme Industries Reports Improved Revenue and Earnings For 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

Supreme Industries Reports Improved Revenue and Earnings For 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 9, 2006-- Annual Revenue Improved by 11%; EPS for the Year Increased by 71%; Cash Dividend Payout for 2005 Increased by 93% per Share Supreme Industries, Inc. -- (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized transportation products, including truck bodies and shuttle buses, announced today financ ... Continue reading

Subaru to Offer XM Satellite Radio

Subaru to Offer XM Satellite Radio

Subaru to Offer XM Exclusively for Three Top-Selling 2007 Model Vehicles CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that three 2007 models, including the company's top-selling Legacy and Outback, will offer XM Satellite Radio exclusively when they debut later this year. The third XM-Ready model, the pro ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Develops Advanced Braking Technologies for Hybrid Vehicles

TRW Automotive Develops Advanced Braking Technologies for Hybrid Vehicles

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 9 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through its subsidiaries, is developing advanced regenerative braking technologies that integrate the enhanced safety of electronic stability control systems for hybrid vehicle and similar architectures. The Company is developing two systems -- Slip Control Boos ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pricing Info

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pricing Info

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 9, 2006 at 1:30 PM CST While browsing the MBUSA's auto show news, I noticed a new press release about the upcoming Mercedes S 600. I won't go into the specifics of the vehicle, seeing as how we've already brought you a number of stories dealing with that very subject, but wha ... Continue reading

Infiniti M Named 2006 Best Luxury Sedan in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards; Announcement Made at 2006 Chicago Auto Show

Infiniti M Named 2006 Best Luxury Sedan in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards; Announcement Made at 2006 Chicago Auto Show

GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2006--Today, from the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, the Infiniti M was named the "2006 Best Luxury Sedan" in MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards. MotorWeek will air the results of their testing on February 10th on PBS and again on February 13th on the Speed Channel. "The Infiniti M was designed to out ... Continue reading

Technician Wins New Car in Raybestos Brand Brakes Promotion

Technician Wins New Car in Raybestos Brand Brakes Promotion

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers Heather Tamol Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1326 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com htamol@wwlcreative.com Technician Wins 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes Spring Brake Promotion More Than 150 Additional Winners Earn NASCAR.com Gift ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.Com Sponsors Hispanic Association's Dealer Events

AutoTrader.Com Sponsors Hispanic Association's Dealer Events

Non-profit NHACA provides automotive information to consumers ATLANTA, Feb. 9 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, announces a sponsorship of several National Hispanic Automotive Consumer Advocacy's (NHACA) dealer networking and marketing events beginning today in Houston, and continuing in Dalla ... Continue reading

Survey Reveals Many Consumers Don't Research Financing Options Before Going Car or Truck Shopping

Survey Reveals Many Consumers Don't Research Financing Options Before Going Car or Truck Shopping

National Consumer Education Campaign Aims to Reverse This Trend WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- A new survey reveals that more than 7 out of 10 consumers do not check their personal credit score (76 %) or compare financing options from dealers (71 %) and credit unions / banks (72 %) before heading to the showroom. This is despit ... Continue reading

Special Edition Models Mark 65 Years of Jeep Heritage and Capability

Special Edition Models Mark 65 Years of Jeep Heritage and Capability

* Freedom, Adventure, Mastery and Authenticity are the hallmarks of the Jeep brand * 65th Anniversary Edition Jeep vehicles include popular and unique options * A new color - Jeep Green - is offered for the first time * Limited production vehicles can be ordered now AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- The Jeep(R) brand is c ... Continue reading

LoJack Obtains $36 Million Judgment in Breach of Contract Case Against Clare, Inc.

LoJack Obtains $36 Million Judgment in Breach of Contract Case Against Clare, Inc.

WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 9 -- LoJack Corporation today announced that a jury in the Superior Court of Norfolk County, Massachusetts returned a verdict in favor of LoJack in its breach of contract suit against Clare, Inc. (Clare), a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation . The jury found that Clare had breached its co ... Continue reading

Carfax to Make Database Available to Orlando Consumers During Industry Conference

Carfax to Make Database Available to Orlando Consumers During Industry Conference

FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 9, 2006--From Feb. 11-14, the city of Orlando will play host to the largest gathering of auto dealers and industry experts in history. More than 20,000 auto retailers, manufacturers, consumer advocates and suppliers will gather for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exp ... Continue reading

Toyota and Lexus Dominate 2006 IntelliChoice.com 'Best Overall Value of the Year' Awards

Toyota and Lexus Dominate 2006 IntelliChoice.com 'Best Overall Value of the Year' Awards

February 9, 2006 – Chicago - Toyota Motor Sales, USA, led the way yesterday in the 2006 IntelliChoice.com "Best Overall Value of the Year" Awards announced at the Chicago Auto Show. The awards recognize cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans that deliver lower cost of ownership than competitive vehicles in their respect ... Continue reading

Subaru B9 Tribeca Adds More Safety, Comfort and Style for 2007

Subaru B9 Tribeca Adds More Safety, Comfort and Style for 2007

-- New Rollover Sensor, Rear Vision Camera and Brake Assist -- New B9 Tribeca Special Edition -- All B9 Tribeca Models Pre-Wired for XM(TM) Satellite Radio CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Subaru of America, Inc. revealed the enhanced 2007 B9 Tribeca Progressive SUV today at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Boasting new safety technology ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Quest Features Redesigned Interior, Revised Exterior and Enhanced Quality

2007 Nissan Quest Features Redesigned Interior, Revised Exterior and Enhanced Quality

Chicago - Feb. 8, 2006: Just three years after its introduction in mid-2003, the Nissan Quest minivan has undergone a major transformation for the 2007 model year -- complete with a redesigned interior, refined exterior appearance, new high-quality materials and attention to detail, and an array of new available featur ... Continue reading

Puttin' On The Ritz: 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom

Puttin' On The Ritz: 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom

The Ritz London celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year in classic style with the purchase of a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom in Ritz Blue, of course. The chauffeured car is available at guests' request. ... Continue reading

Cobalt Group to Join Pilot Program for MSN's adCenter

Cobalt Group to Join Pilot Program for MSN's adCenter

Seattle - Feb. 9, 2006: The Cobalt Group, Inc., a leading provider of marketing services to the retail automotive industry, today announced that it will participate in the pilot program for MSN's adCenter. adCenter is a paid-search service from MSN that provides advanced audience intelligence and targeting capabilities ... Continue reading

Happy Birthday Ford Fiesta

Happy Birthday Ford Fiesta

BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE SMALL CAR IS 30 YEARS YOUNG! BRENTWOOD, Essex, February 7, 2006 – When Ford launched its Fiesta in 1976 it hoped to create a new best-seller in the UK market – but instead it created an automotive icon that would not only redefine the city car market forever, but also capture the hearts ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Shows All-New Golf At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

Volkswagen Shows All-New Golf At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

VOLKSWAGEN SHOWS FIRST U.S.-BOUND ALL-NEW GOLF MODEL AT THIS YEAR’S CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CHICAGO – Volkswagen of America, Inc. has chosen Chicago—one of the German automaker’s best metro markets in the country—to debut Europe’s best-selling car, the new Volkswagen Golf hatchback. While ... Continue reading

All-New Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pickup at 2006 Chicago Auto Show

All-New Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pickup at 2006 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new next-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference today at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. The Tundra was first introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model. Since then, it has won numerous awards and has been recognized for its value, ... Continue reading

Technology Takes Auto Dealerships to Higher Levels of Efficiency

Technology Takes Auto Dealerships to Higher Levels of Efficiency

New JMsolutions Products Showcased at NADA Deerfield Beach, FL - Feb. 8, 2006: Innovation has long been the hallmark of the automotive industry - from the invention of the assembly line to today's use of technology to create greater efficiencies. JMsolutions(TM) (http://www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com) is now taking innovativ ... Continue reading

2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review

2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz R350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 258 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 126.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.0 x 77.5 x 65.2 in. TIRES: 255/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Los Hyundai Accent GS y SE 2007 Hacen su Debut en el Show de Automóviles

Los Hyundai Accent GS y SE 2007 Hacen su Debut en el Show de Automóviles

Dos nuevos modelos de tres puertas se unen a la línea de modelos Accent de tercera generación. CHICAGO, 8 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America dio a conocer la línea de modelos Accent 2007 el día de hoy, durante el Show de Automóviles Chicago 2006, agregando los completamente nuevos GS y SE de tres pu ... Continue reading

Hyundai Entourage 2007 Hace Su Debut Mundial En El Show De Automóviles De Chicago

Hyundai Entourage 2007 Hace Su Debut Mundial En El Show De Automóviles De Chicago

Más Seguridad, Más Espacio, Más por Su Dinero que la Honda Odyssey Entourage envuelve seguridad, calidad y comodidad sin igual en una minivan CHICAGO, 8 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- La nueva minivan Hyundai Entourage 2007 hizo su debut mundial hoy en el Show de Automóviles Chicago 2006. Con su combinación sin prece ... Continue reading

Medialink: Dodge Unveils New Breakthrough Vehicles At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

Medialink: Dodge Unveils New Breakthrough Vehicles At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

--Dodge unveils three innovative vehicles at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show that set new standards in the sport-compact, SUV and pickup truck categories. A video report from DaimlerChrysler You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31613. This multimedia news story is for free ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Previews NEXTEL Cup Series #6 Ford Fusion; Legendary Driver Mark Martin Featured in Teen Driver Safety PSAs

AAA Chicago Previews NEXTEL Cup Series #6 Ford Fusion; Legendary Driver Mark Martin Featured in Teen Driver Safety PSAs

AAA Partnership with Roush Racing to Support Teen Driving Initiative in 2006 CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- AAA today previewed its NEXTEL Cup Series #6 AAA Ford Fusion at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. AAA has partnered with Roush Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of the #6 racecar during the next three racing sea ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Jason Line NHRA Winternationals Prerace Report

KB Racing LLC: Jason Line NHRA Winternationals Prerace Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Jason Line now turns attention to season-opening Winternationals after birth of his first child and test ... Continue reading

Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart Announces Eight Race Busch Series Schedule Driving the #33 Old Spice Car for Owner Kevin Harvick, Inc.

Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart Announces Eight Race Busch Series Schedule Driving the #33 Old Spice Car for Owner Kevin Harvick, Inc.

Old Spice and Stewart Continue Their Six-Year Partnership With an Expanded Busch Schedule in 2006 CINCINNATI, Feb. 8 -- Old Spice, the No. 1 antiperspirant/deodorant stick and personal cleansing choice for guys in the U.S., announces its increased presence in the adrenaline-charged world of NASCAR. Reigning Nextel Cup ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Host Conference Call and Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Results and Issue 2006 Guidance

Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Host Conference Call and Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Results and Issue 2006 Guidance

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. will simultaneously host a conference call (dial-in number is 800-479-9001) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005, and issue 2006 Guidance on Thursday, February 16th at 9:00 A.M. CENTRAL ... Continue reading

David Stremme Daytona 500 Race Advance

David Stremme Daytona 500 Race Advance

CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Daytona 500- Daytona International Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * 2006 Sponsors: The No. 40 Dodge Charger will sport both the Coors Light and Lone Star S ... Continue reading

Furniture Row Racing Explodes Into CUP in 2006 With Drivers Kenny Wallace and Jerry Robertson

Furniture Row Racing Explodes Into CUP in 2006 With Drivers Kenny Wallace and Jerry Robertson

DENVER, Feb. 8 -- 2006 is gearing up to be an exciting and challenging year for the Furniture Row Racing program, one of the few sponsor owned NASCAR NEXTEL CUP teams. With the powerhouse driving team of Kenny Wallace and Jerry Robertson, the program is anxious to take on the CUP field. Furniture Row Racing is schedule ... Continue reading

FW: Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season

FW: Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season

All, Please note the following correction to the release you just received. Hankook was inadvertently omitted from the list of basic contingency programs for 2006. The correction has been made in the release below. Thanks, Curt K. _______________ For Immediate Release Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing ... Continue reading

Technology Takes Auto Dealerships to Higher Levels of Efficiency; New JMsolutions Products to be Showcased at NADA

Technology Takes Auto Dealerships to Higher Levels of Efficiency; New JMsolutions Products to be Showcased at NADA

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 8, 2006--Innovation has long been the hallmark of the automotive industry - from the invention of the assembly line to today's use of technology to create greater efficiencies. JMsolutions(TM) (http://www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com) is now taking innovative technology solutions at automotive deale ... Continue reading

Start Your Engines! Jagermeister Teams Up With Naylor Racing and the NHRA!

Start Your Engines! Jagermeister Teams Up With Naylor Racing and the NHRA!

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb 8 -- Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., the importer of Jagermeister Liqueur, is pleased to announce its primary sponsorship of Naylor Racing, one of the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) pro stock teams. Jagermeister, the country's best-selling imported liqueur, will be the first major disti ... Continue reading

The New Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG: A Combination of Dynamism, Power and Comfort

The New Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG: A Combination of Dynamism, Power and Comfort

The new Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG: A new combination of dynamism, power and comfort Affalterbach, Feb 09, 2006 Mercedes-AMG is unveiling the brand-new R 63 AMG at the Chicago Auto Show (February 10 to 19, 2006). This particularly dynamic interpretation of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is powered by the new AMG 6.3-litre V8-en ... Continue reading

Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season

Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season

For Immediate Release Contingencies Flowing In for 2006 SCCA Club Racing Season TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 8, 2006) - Showing their continued commitment to the SCCA Club Racing program and its participants, many major manufacturers and suppliers have unveiled their support plans for 2006, including more than $1 million in pote ... Continue reading

NextEnergy Center Provides Detroit Site for New Hydrogen Fueling Station

NextEnergy Center Provides Detroit Site for New Hydrogen Fueling Station

NextEnergy collaborates with BP to further hydrogen fuel initiatives in Michigan DETROIT, Feb. 8 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's non-profit alternative energy accelerator, today announced it has signed an agreement with BP to establish a hydrogen refueling station at NextEnergy's new facility located in TechTown in Detroit. ... Continue reading

Dodge Ram Mega Musical Chairs Welcomes Area's Finest 'Seat Stealer'

Dodge Ram Mega Musical Chairs Welcomes Area's Finest 'Seat Stealer'

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago will receive $6,000 from DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund WHAT: Dodge Ram Mega Musical Chairs, one of the largest "fanny-tastic" musical chairs competitions to hit Chicago, will kick off opening day of the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. This mega-sized version of the classic children's game comes ... Continue reading

Iteris Announces Availability of New eAccess(TM) Video Transmission Product to Enable Remote Surveillance of Traffic Signal Operations; Initial End User Feedback and Growing Backlog Indicate Strong Customer Interest

Iteris Announces Availability of New eAccess(TM) Video Transmission Product to Enable Remote Surveillance of Traffic Signal Operations; Initial End User Feedback and Growing Backlog Indicate Strong Customer Interest

ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 8, 2006--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that optimizes traffic flow and enhances driver safety, today announced the general availability of eAccess(TM), an IP-based Ethernet video transmission product designed to complement Iteris' Vantage(TM) line ... Continue reading

MP3Car, Inc. Announces the First Car Computing Enabler at DEMO 2006

MP3Car, Inc. Announces the First Car Computing Enabler at DEMO 2006

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 8 -- MP3Car has introduced the first hardware that allows a conventional PC to completely replace and surpass the functionality of a conventional car stereo or navigation system. Co-developed with Intel Corporation, the Enabler is the critical "missing link" for car computing, providing all the ... Continue reading

2007 Hyundai Accent GS and SE Make Auto Show Debut

2007 Hyundai Accent GS and SE Make Auto Show Debut

Two New Three-Door Models Join the Third-Generation Accent Lineup CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Hyundai Motor America unveiled the 2007 Accent lineup at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show today, adding the all-new three-door GS and SE models to the recently released four-door GLS sedan. Hyundai's third-generation Accent model lineup is n ... Continue reading

NHRA Newsmakers: Feb. 8, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers: Feb. 8, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * CARLSON TO DRIVE SECOND SCHUMACHER PS CAR: After NHRA veteran Jeg Coughlin (Columbus, Ohio) parted ways with Don Schumacher Racing following the '05 season, much speculation as to who would take the vacant seat in the Schumacher Racing ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors Reports Record Revenues; Net Income for the Full-Year 2005

Lithia Motors Reports Record Revenues; Net Income for the Full-Year 2005

MEDFORD, Ore.--Feb. 8, 2006--Lithia Motors' Highlights for continuing operations for period ended Dec. 31, 2005: Full-Year 2005 Total Revenues: +10% Total Same-Store Revenues: +1.8% Operating Profits: +24% Net Income: +18% Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that net income from continuing operations rose 18% to $51.8 ... Continue reading

Mattman Completes Delivery of the First Phase of Armored Vehicles for the U.S. State Department and Starts Production on Second Phase

Mattman Completes Delivery of the First Phase of Armored Vehicles for the U.S. State Department and Starts Production on Second Phase

SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Feb. 8, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicle, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it has completed production of the first 9 armored vehicles for the U.S. State Department and will start production on the remaining 3 vehicles. This contract is valued in excess of $2.0 million ... Continue reading

2006 Audi TT Special Edition To Commemorate Final Year Of Production

2006 Audi TT Special Edition To Commemorate Final Year Of Production

Auburn Hill, MI - February 8, 2006: A special edition of the world-renowned Audi TT will be offered in its final year of production. The 2006 TT Special Edition will be available in both coupe and roadster versions, and will arrive in showrooms this spring. Audi will produce 99 Special Edition coupes and 99 Special Edi ... Continue reading

Delphi Debuts Four New CV Technologies at 2006 TMC

Delphi Debuts Four New CV Technologies at 2006 TMC

TROY, Mich., Feb. 8 -- Delphi Corp. will display four new innovative commercial vehicle products at next week's Technology and Maintenance Council's (TMC) 2006 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Tampa, Fla. Feb. 14-17. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The new tech ... Continue reading

2007 Hyundai Entourage Makes World Debut at Chicago Auto Show

2007 Hyundai Entourage Makes World Debut at Chicago Auto Show

More Safety, More Room, More Value Than Honda Odyssey Entourage Packs Unsurpassed Safety, Quality and Convenience Into a Minivan CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- The new 2007 Hyundai Entourage minivan made its world debut today at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. With its unprecedented combination of unsurpassed standard safety, comfort ... Continue reading

Johnny Leonard Returns To Daytona With Unfinished Business

Johnny Leonard Returns To Daytona With Unfinished Business

Johnny Leonard Returns To Daytona With Unfinished Business DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (February 8, 2006) - - Cape Coral, Florida native Johnny Leonard heads into the 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series opener at Daytona International Speedway this weekend looking to finish what he started in 2005 before being wiped out in a vicious accide ... Continue reading

IXYS Reports Adverse Verdict in LoJack Litigation

IXYS Reports Adverse Verdict in LoJack Litigation

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 8, 2006--On January 30, 2006, trial commenced in Massachusetts state court over a dispute between Clare, Inc., a subsidiary of IXYS Corporation , and LoJack Corporation relating to a contract for the design, development and purchase of application specific integrated circuits and assemblies th ... Continue reading

Member of Exide Technologies' Board of Directors Resigns

Member of Exide Technologies' Board of Directors Resigns

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Feb. 8, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) announced today that Jerome B. York has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors effective February 6, 2006. Mr. York was appointed to the Board in April 2005. "I want to thank Jerry for his service on Exide's Board -- particularly his le ... Continue reading

Nextel News - Daytona International Speedway

Nextel News - Daytona International Speedway

Feb. 8, 2006 - Daytona International Speedway Race weekend A Feb. 9 - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Media Day A Feb. 11 - Budweiser Shootout at 8:30 p.m. EST (70 laps, 175 miles) A Feb. 12 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 12:10 p.m. EST A Feb. ... Continue reading

Pickups Plus Inc. Opens First Entry-Level Auto Appearance Center in Cincinnati

Pickups Plus Inc. Opens First Entry-Level Auto Appearance Center in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI--Feb. 8, 2006--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that it has opened its first entry-level Auto Appearance Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, proving that a location can be opened for less than $5,000. The ... Continue reading

Brandimensions Launches First Annual Automotive Consumer Voice Awards; Toyota Earns ''Best-in-Class'' for Three Vehicle Segments

Brandimensions Launches First Annual Automotive Consumer Voice Awards; Toyota Earns ''Best-in-Class'' for Three Vehicle Segments

CHICAGO & TORONTO--Feb. 8, 2006--At the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, Brandimensions announced the winners of its inaugural Consumer Voice Awards, which recognize Best-in-Class vehicle buzz and sentiment across twelve vehicle segments, as expressed by online consumers. Winners are based on the Brandimensions consumer sentime ... Continue reading

Volvo: Renault Trucks Signs Letter of Intent Covering Engine Production in Russia

Volvo: Renault Trucks Signs Letter of Intent Covering Engine Production in Russia

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 8, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has signed a letter of intent with the Russian automotive group RusPromAuto concerning engine manufacturing. Under the terms of this agreement the RusPromAuto Group would be able to manufacture Renault Trucks dCi type of engines under license in Russ ... Continue reading

Mini USA/Fireball Tim Racing Dragster Makes Auto Show Debut At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

Mini USA/Fireball Tim Racing Dragster Makes Auto Show Debut At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

MINI Model Line features New Checkmate and John Cooper Works Packages Chicago IL - February 9, 2006: MINI USA is featuring its one-of-a-kind record-breaking MINI dragster at the Chicago Auto Show February 10-19. The award-winning MINI holds the impressive title, "World's Fastest MINI." Also highlighted in Chicago are e ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line

Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line

CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) has introduced the new high-performance 2007 Galant Ralliart model at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 258-hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine and equipped with sport suspension, 18-inch wheels and exclusive exterior styling and interior features, the new Ralliart m ... Continue reading

New Country Motor Car Group Has Acquired Mercedes-Benz of Palm Beach

New Country Motor Car Group Has Acquired Mercedes-Benz of Palm Beach

MD Johnson, Inc Serves as Exclusive Transaction Advisors to New Country Motor Car Group WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 8 -- New Country Motor Car Group has announced the acquisition of "Mercedes-Benz of Palm Beach" and all associated real estate from Richard Bastin for an undisclosed sum. New Country Motor Car Group of Sa ... Continue reading

Dodge Rampage Concept Vehicle

Dodge Rampage Concept Vehicle

The Only Thing It Can't Load More of Are Style and Versatility CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Bold, powerful and supremely versatile, the new Dodge Rampage concept vehicle is a fresh look at how many families actually use the popular pickup trucks. "It's the truck for the non-traditional buyer," said Scott Krugger, principal exter ... Continue reading

Enova's Hybrid Drive Systems Helping Power Ford Fuel Cell Vehicles and Wrightbus Transit Buses

Enova's Hybrid Drive Systems Helping Power Ford Fuel Cell Vehicles and Wrightbus Transit Buses

TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 9, 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 that its components are currently being used in thirty (30) Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and six (6) Wrightbu ... Continue reading

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