2006 Daytona 500 Official Results
<pre> NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway Sunday, February 19, 2006 Average Running Position Sum of driver position on each lap - divided by the laps run in the race. Rank Car No. Driver Finish pos. Avg place 1 48 Jimmie Johnson 1 4.074 2 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 8 5.064 3 12 Ryan Newman 3 8 ... Continue reading
By the Sea, By the Sea, Buy This Beautiful C By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Nearly eight years ago, I had the great pleasure to test the then all-new C70 convertible on the roads between Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona*. The 1998 C70 convertible and coupe were breakthrough vehicles for Volvo, as they u ... Continue reading
Renault Unveils Sporty Wagon Concept
“Altica strikes a successful balance between flowing and sporty lines. This car is an original and futuristic vision of the estate car, while its graphic identity is both bold and innovative.” Patrick le Quément, Renault’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Design. Watch the February 9th Mid-term Busin ... Continue reading
A Luxurious Rocket By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau I’ve been looking forward to this one. I’m one of those guys who think you can’t have too much horsepower, torque or leather. Where can you use all that power, you might ask? Why worry. We’ll find a way, I say. The Cadillac CTS, in ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX and Insight Tie for Top Spot on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2006" List
Honda claims four of top 12 spots on 2006 list Downloads ascii February 17, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- In a clear demonstration of Honda's enduring role as an environmental leader, four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicles" o ... Continue reading
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 17, 2006 - Orlando, Florida - Orlando Speed World Speedway - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ricky Ehrgott, 9, Ehrgott-14.16; 2. Craig Haack, 88, Haack-14.19; 3. Ryan Smith, 55, S & S-14.31; 4. Nick Wean, 78, Wean-14.38; 5. ... Continue reading
Drivers Lose With NASCAR and Waste Management Inc.
Teamsters Send Clear Message With 50-Foot Banner Flying Over Daytona 500 DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 19 -- The Teamsters Union denounced Waste Management Inc. (WMI) for its ongoing assault on minority sanitation workers by commissioning a plane to fly a 50-foot banner over the Daytona 500 speedway for two hours that read, "WMI ... Continue reading
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 18, 2006 - Bradenton, Florida - DeSoto Super Speedway - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" HEAT RACE: (8 laps) 1. Mike Burt (#22 Burt), 2. Nick Wean (#78 Wean), 3. Craig Haack (#88 Haack), 4. Stan Carman (#47 Carman), 5. ... Continue reading
Roland Berger: Chinese Cars Can Redefine Entry-Level Segment
TROY, Mich., Feb. 7 -- The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of a Chinese vehicle imported into the United States for sale could range from $6,600 to $10,200, potentially redefining the entry-level segment of the market, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. "Our estimated low-end price range is a ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Cut Car-Care Costs
Roadside Assistance Programs - Duplicate Services Can Be Costly SEATTLE, Feb. 7 -- Motorists often overpay for towing coverage offered by insurance companies, car manufacturers and roadside-service companies, says PEMCO Insurance. "Motorists should make sure help is available if their car ever breaks down," said PEMCO ... Continue reading
2008 Mercdes-Benz C-Class Spy Video
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 7, 2006 at 11:55 AM CST What could be better than spy shots of the upcoming 2008 Mercedes- Benz C-Class? How about a video of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class being put through its paces at some top secret testing location, captured for your viewing entertainment by Inside Line ... Continue reading
Stronger Seat Belt Laws Now Cover Nearly 62 Percent of U.S. Population WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- In reaction to the enactment of stricter seat belt laws in Mississippi and Alaska in the last week -- laws that allow law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers based solely on a seat belt violation, also called a prim ... Continue reading
ANYTHING TO WIN Presents THE CRASH OF JOHN DELOREAN February 14
Documentary Series Features a Look at DeLorean's Life and an Interview With DeLorean's Daughter SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7 -- GSN's new weekly documentary series, ANYTHING TO WIN, will chronicle the up-and-down life of automotive icon John DeLorean Tuesday, February 14 at 9 PM ET/PT. ANYTHING TO WIN: THE CRASH OF JOH ... Continue reading
Batteries.com Expands Warranties on Most Important Battery Products
INDIANAPLOIS--Feb. 7, 2006--Batteries.com is pleased to announce that we have expanded the warranties for all of our most important battery products. We're so confident in our products that we've extended the warranty on our brand of laptop batteries from one year to two years. For our other battery lines, such as cell ... Continue reading
Bazemore eager to get NHRA season started in Pomona
(Note: Digital image of Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car attached. Photo by Ron Lewis.) 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- ... Continue reading
Cadillac.com Seen as the Cadillac of Luxury Auto Sites By Visitors, Reports Keynote
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2006--Keynote Systems : -- Cadillac Tops Keynote Customer Experience Rankings for Luxury Auto Web Sites -- Lexus Site Best at Driving Customers to Dealerships -- Saab Web Site Accelerates the Automaker's Brand Appeal -- Jaguar and Lincoln Lead Industry in Site Reliability and Responsiveness - ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Terminates Chief Operating Officer
ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 7 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. reported today that it has terminated Matthew J. Schafer, President and Chief Operating Officer, for personal violations of company policies which did not involve any improprieties in the Company's financial statements, accounting practices or public filings. This term ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: Melanie Troxel embarks on first full NHRA Top Fuel season at Pomona
CORRECTION: Melanie Troxel is the first woman to reach 330 mph. Rachelle Splatt in March 1994 at Houston Raceway Park was the first to reach 300 mph. 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 I ... Continue reading
Details Of Mercedes' New Intelligent Lighting System
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 7, 2006 at 10:05 AM CST As anyone familiar with Mercedes knows, the company prides themselves on their ability to constantly innovate and improve vehicle technology, which in turn provides customers with the absolute highest level of safety and comfort. In keeping with this m ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 7, 2006-- Turnaround Would Be a "Harder Logistical and Managerial Task Than the Invasion of Iraq" In an in-depth analysis of America's largest automaker, General Motors, FORTUNE comes to some troubling conclusions. "Bankruptcy isn't going to occur next week," says editor-at-large Carol Loomis. "But down ... Continue reading
ITT Industries Completes Sale of Auto Brake & Fuel Tubing Business to Cooper-Standard Automotive
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7 -- ITT Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of its automotive brake & fuel tubing and components business to Cooper-Standard Automotive, a privately-held company, for approximately $205 million. The business, one of the top global manufacturers of steel and plastic ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Lo-res photo attached, Hi-res photography available upon ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel embarks on first full NHRA Top Fuel season at Pomona
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 MELANIE TROXEL EMBARKS ON FIRST FULL TOP FUEL SEASON A ... Continue reading
MOPAR DIRECT CONNECTION TO HOST PRO STOCKER AUTOGRAPH SESSION
NEWS RELEASE February 7, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR DIRECT CONNECTION TO HOST PRO STOCKER AUTOGRAPH SESSION Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's NHRA Pro Stock drivers Richie Stevens Jr., Allen Johnson and Shaun Carlson will be on ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been selected by Frost & Sullivan as the recipient of the 2006 Technology Innovation of the Year Award for its development of digital map data, that enhances the utility of geographic informati ... Continue reading
NEW CHAPTER FOR MOPAR NHRA PRO STOCKERS TO BEGIN AT POMONA
NEWS RELEASE February 7, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com NEW CHAPTER FOR MOPAR NHRA PRO STOCKERS TO BEGIN AT POMONA Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's NHRA Pro Stock competitors have seen a lot of change in the past few weeks. A facelift f ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Tuesday, February 7, 2006) *(1) EPA Seeks Public Comment on Implementing Proposed Particle Standards (2) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Water Permit Application Deadline Extended (3) **N ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Partners with Wayne State University to Open National Biofuel Energy Lab
Lab will accelerate research and development of biodiesel alternative fuel through a $2 million US Department of Energy grant DETROIT, Feb. 7 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's non-profit alternative energy accelerator, is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) in opening the National Biofuel Energy Lab. Located in NextEn ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2006--The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has signed a framework agreement with Artemis International Solutions Corporation (OTCBB: AMSI). The Artemis solution is enabling the Thames Gateway Delivery Unit (TGDU) to manage ODPM's part of Government's GBP 6 billion investment in ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Geared Up for NHRA Season
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES GEARED UP FOR 2006 NHRA SEASON Moorpark, Calif. - (February 7, 2006) Ringers Gloves, the Official Gloves of NHRA and title sponsor fo ... Continue reading
SPEEDFREAKS TV TO INVADE MOPAR DIRECT CONNECTION DISPLAY AT POMONA OPENER
NEWS RELEASE February 7, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com SPEEDFREAKS TV TO INVADE MOPAR DIRECT CONNECTION DISPLAY AT POMONA OPENER Center Line, Mich. - SpeedFreaks are set to tape four shows from the 46th annual NHRA CarQuest Auto Parts W ... Continue reading
Stevens' confidence on rise heading to Pomona NHRA Pro Stock 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 STEVENS' CONFIDENCE ON THE RISE HEADING INTO 2006 NHRA ... Continue reading
StoneEagle - MyCarPage Press Release for February 8th 2006
The attached press release will be hitting the news wire the morning of Wednesday, February 8th. I would greatly appreciate your publication incorporating the attached into any/all areas of your current press headlines. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly. Thanks in advance for your assist ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Feb. 7, 2006--The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of marketing services to the retail automotive industry, today announced the launch of ProCare -- a new, personalized support service for Nitra Website customers. "We started with ProCare in August," said Bruce Muhlberg of Boerne Chrysler Superstore in Boern ... Continue reading
Timken Becomes Official Technical Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 7 -- The Timken Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to become an official technical partner of the NASCAR racing organization. The partnership, which provides product development and technical engineering support, will be leveraged across JGR's mu ... Continue reading
Timken Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 7 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2006 to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2006. It will be the 335th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. About The Ti ... Continue reading
USAC Release - SILVER CROWN TEST SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 13 AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 7, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 SILVER CROWN TEST SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY INDIANAPOLIS – USAC will conduct a Silver Crown tire test Monday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in preparation for the series’ first race ever on a 1 ... Continue reading
VISTAGY Hires General Manager of Asia Pacific to Manage Revenue Growth of over 300 Percent
WALTHAM, Mass.--Feb. 7, 2006-- Sales of FiberSIM(R) software to aerospace companies across the Asia Pacific region have increased 318 percent in a single year VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of FiberSIM(R) computer-aided-design (CAD) integrated software for the design and manufacture of composite parts, today announced th ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--Feb. 7, 2006--X-Rite today introduced PerfectPalette, a new software application designed to provide packaging and commercial printers a quick and easy way to create custom color palettes from PANTONE libraries or spot measurement color values. Developed in partnership with Enovation Graphic Systems ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 7, 2006-- Most Common Ways of Coping with Price Rises: Using One's Vehicle Less, Combining Trips and Cutting Down on Non-Essential Living Expenses While 70 percent of Internet-users worldwide claim to have a vehicle for which they must buy fuel, an even greater number are concerned about the impact of ev ... Continue reading
LONDON--Feb. 8, 2006--A photo of The Ritz London's 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom is available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Photo: 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 ava ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that leading independent automotive finance company AmeriCredit Corp. has joined its credit application management system. RouteOne was developed by DaimlerChrysler Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, and Toyota Fina ... Continue reading
February 13-17, 2006 Cars and Children Back Seat Safety Q: What instantly turns 60 pounds into 2,700 pounds? A: A 30-mph crash. IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Force = Mass x Acceleration. While that maybe an oversimplification, the fact is the laws of physics are unyielding. Imagine this: A 60-pound unbelted child in the ba ... Continue reading
LEBANON, N.H.--Feb. 9, 2006--Fluent Inc., world leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and services, announces that it will once again participate in the International Diesel Emissions Reduction Consortium (DERC), which was introduced last year by the Engine Research Center (ERC) at the University of Wis ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Inductis, a global management consulting and analytics services firm serving Fortune 500 clients in the U.S. has released a White Paper on Systemic Shift to Direct Relationships in U.S. Auto Insurance: Implications for Insurers. The paper written by Mr. Arnab Dey, Associate Principal, Inductis and M ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Jason Line No. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC KEN BLACK/KENNY BLACK: TEAM OWNERS 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 No. 1 as first day of qualifying ends POMONA, Calif. (Febr ... Continue reading
KB Racin LLC: Hillary Will runs 4.61-second pass
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hilarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net In professional deb ... Continue reading
Mercedes G-Class Named Classic "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2006"
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 9, 2006 at 12:15 PM CST When speaking of a Mercedes-Benz model, there is none more classic than the G-Class. Its style has remained largely unchanged for the past 27 years, and this fact has caused many to question whether or not Mercedes would even keep producing the beloved ... Continue reading
News: Kia Motors renews Davis Cup Sponsorship
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: +82-2-3464-6722 Kia Motors reaffirms commitment to world of tennis through renewal of Davis Cup sponsorship - Kia to serve as official worl ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Thursday Update: KJ Speeds to Third in Pomona on Thursday
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Speeds to Third in Pomona on Thursday Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series opened its 2006 season with ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: THURSDAY AGATE, CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS
POMONA, Calif. -- Thursday's qualifying results for the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The $2 million race is the first of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Qualifying continues Friday for Sunday's eliminations. Top Fuel -- 1. ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: THURSDAY RESULTS FROM AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 FORCE FRONTS FIRST DAY OF SEASON-OPENING CARQUEST NHRA WINTERNATIONALS; MILLICAN, LINE ALSO LEAD POMONA, Calif. -- John Force wasted little time showing the rest of the Funny Car class he has every intention of regaining the POWERade championship this s ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Thursday Update: WJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in Eighth
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in Eighth Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA The 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing season got underway on Thursday w ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Feb. 9 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today clarified classification of two cash flow items reported during a press release and earnings call dated February 8, 2006. Clarification of Line Items within the Cash Flow Statement On February 8, 2006 Universal Te ... Continue reading
Vision Racing Expands Team/Driver Lineup; Welcomes Actor Patrick Dempsey as Co-Owner
First Anniversary Highlights Include Return of Ed Carpenter, Addition of IndyCar Series Veteran Tomas Scheckter in Second Entry INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9 -- It could well be a case of double vision and second looks around the paddock for followers of Vision Racing in 2006 as the IndyCar(R) Series entry today revealed a seri ... Continue reading
DAYTONA, Fla.--Feb. 10, 2006--Gillette announced today the addition of two of NASCAR's youngest and most talented drivers - Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray - to the Gillette Young Guns team. Edwards and McMurray will officially join Gillette Young Guns Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman begi ... Continue reading
Quantum Acquires Regency Conversions, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has acquired Texas based Regency Conversions, Inc., a special vehicle manufacturer, for 1.8 million shares of Quantum common stock and $3.3 million in cash. Regency, is one of the ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Announces Web Marketing Contract With AutoNation, America's Largest Dealership
-ADP to deliver its new Dynamic Website product to all AutoNation stores to help sell more cars and parts profitably- HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 10 -- Further establishing its position as the technology leader in the dealer management system (DMS) industry, the Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing today ... Continue reading
AllSportsMarket.com Speeds Towards Formula One Initial Public Offering
IPO Further Expands Offerings of Growing Global Sports Financial Exchange, Helps to Strengthen Portfolio of Individual Online Traders MIAMI, Feb. 10 -- AllSportsMarket.com (ASM), the world's first global sports financial exchange, announced today its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) for Formula One racing sports ... Continue reading
Auction Mills, Inc. Gets Green Light on First Client
DALLAS--Feb. 10, 2006--Auction Mills, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUML) is pleased to announce that the company has received its first automobile dealership as a client. Fairway Chevrolet will be the first amongst many to receive the training and instruction of Carforce1. Fairway Chevrolet is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and gen ... Continue reading
ORLANDO--Feb. 10, 2006--@utoRevenue(TM), the nation's leader in permission-based marketing services for the automotive industry, announced today the release of its newest product, @utoScheduler(TM), an online service scheduling system for auto dealership service departments. @utoScheduler will be showcased at the Natio ... Continue reading
Bel Fuse Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend on Its Class A and Class B Shares
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Feb. 10, 2006--Bel Fuse Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.04 per share on the Company's Class A common shares and $0.05 per share on the Company's Class B common shares. Cash dividends for Class A and Class B common shares are payable ... Continue reading
Cadence Board Authorizes $500 Million Stock Repurchase
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved on Feb. 8 an authorization to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock, effective immediately. This is in addition to the approximately $3.9 million remaining from Cadence's previous stock repurch ... Continue reading
Electric Insurance Revises Maine Auto Product
BEVERLY, Mass.--Feb. 10, 2006--Electric Insurance has expanded its automobile product reach in Maine by introducing additional price points. Using a multivariate pricing model, Electric has developed rate levels that will improve the Company's competitive position for a broader range of clients. "We are broadening our ... Continue reading
GCC Servicing Systems Sponsors GTO Race Car
GCC teams up with Spirit of Daytona Racing SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 10 -- GCC Servicing Systems is announcing its new sponsorship with Florida-based Sprit of Daytona Racing. GCC Servicing Systems has agreed to be an associate sponsor of the company's two Pontiac GTO Grand Sport race cars. The No. 9 and No. ... Continue reading
Image Globe Solutions Appoints New Board Member
TORONTO--Feb. 10, 2006--Image Globe Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:IGSS) announced today that Derrick Ellis, President and General Manager of the Company's auto leasing division, LA Auto Lease, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Ellis, who brings over 35 years experience in the asset based financial servic ... Continue reading
lanelogic Announces Exclusive Partnership with Great American Insurance Group
DALLAS--Feb. 10, 2006--lanelogic announced today its partnership with Great American Insurance Group to insure all lanelogic guaranteed vehicles through Great American. This partnership allows lanelogic to reduce a dealership's wholesale loss by offering a 45-day buyback guarantee. All guarantees are fully insured by G ... Continue reading
Mattman Expands Into Far East Establishing A Dealership In China
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com) today announced that it has established a sales dealership in China with Tanjin of China Wuzhao Motor Trade Co., Ltd., a Republic of China Corporation. An aggressive marketing and sales program has already been outl ... Continue reading
MCGILL MOTORSPORTS CONTINUES PRE-SEASON PREP
MCGILL MOTORSPORTS CONTINUES PRE-SEASON PREP Team still seeking additional sponsorship for 10 races. With the second pre-season test in the books, it's time for Busch Series teams, including the #36 McGill Motorsports/Lester Buildings Chevy and Tim Sauter, to make final preparations for the start of the 2006 season. Da ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Signs on with 4CS iWarranty Implementation
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 10 -- 4CS, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent warranty software applications, today proudly announces Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) as a new customer of its iWarranty software suite. Initially, they intend to implement the iWarranty eClaim, Parts Return and Warranty Analyti ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Offers $2.7M to Reduce Risks of Toxic Exposure
News for Release: Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* EPA Offers $2.7M to Reduce Risks of Toxic Exposure *Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Feb. 10, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that funds are available to suppo ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Feb. 10, 2006--The Board of Directors of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced a number of actions focused on continuing to improve the performance of the business and on building value for shareholders. First, the Board ha ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Feb. 10, 2006--Recordant, a provider of solutions that deliver the first accurate picture of what happens on the sales floor of retail and service-based environments, such as banks, hotels and automotive dealerships, has secured $3 million in Series A funding from Waltham, Mass-based Kodiak Venture Partners. T ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Elects New Chairman and CEO
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Feb. 10, 2006--State Auto Financial Corporation today announced that it elected Robert P. Restrepo, Jr. as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He was elected to the same offices by the board of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, STFC's parent. He was also el ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 10, 2006--Current Minnesota Vikings quarterback and Super Bowl champion Brad Johnson and Carfax are teaming up at the 89th Annual National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Exposition on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm to raise funds for the Hendrick Foundation for Children. The ... Continue reading
The Auto Club Group (ACG) Is Ranked Second in Nation for Collision Repair Customer Satisfaction
J.D. Power and Associates study says communication is critical DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 10 -- The Auto Club Group (ACG) -- holding company for the Auto Club Insurance Association (ACIA) and six AAA affiliates in the Midwest (including AAA Michigan) -- is ranked second in the nation for collision repair satisfaction, accor ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 10, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Info Resources; Houston, Texas). Rehau Holding, Incorporated has broken ground for a $20 million expansion. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo.com's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/showNews.jsp ... Continue reading
WOLFSBURG, Germany--Feb. 10, 2006--Volkswagen AG: (FWB:VOW) (LSE:VKW) (SWX:VOW) -- Volkswagen Group 2005 earnings improvement attributable primarily to ForMotion program, but earnings level still unsatisfactory -- Volkswagen Passenger Car results only just above breakeven -- Audi reports significant increase in earning ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 10, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32691) has announced the addition of Car Washes on the European Forecourt to their offering. This case profile assesses the forecourt car wash market in six selected European markets at various stages of development. It hig ... Continue reading
XJTAG joins Dream Marketing's European Automotive Road Show
CAMBRIDGE, England--Feb. 10, 2006--XJTAG (www.xjtag.com), a leading supplier of boundary scan development tools, has signed up for Dream Marketing's 26-day, three-country, 20-site Road Show as a means of directly targeting European automotive electronics and design/development engineers working for major suppliers in t ... Continue reading
Activant Solutions to Hold First Quarter Conference Call
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10 -- Activant Solutions Inc. will host a conference call February 15, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., Central Standard Time to discuss its first quarter 2006 financial results. Interested parties may listen to the call toll free by dialing 800-841-9385, password: Activant. An archived recording will be availa ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Participation Sought at EPA Air Standard Public Comment Sessions
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, Feb. 10, 2006)* **Participation Sought at EPA Air Standard Public Comment Sessions *Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - 02/10/06) EPA is encourag ... Continue reading
Archer Joins Autohaus Motorsports, Will Stay in Viper for 2006 SCCA SPEED GT Season
For Immediate Release Release courtesy of Autohaus Motorsports Archer Joins Autohaus Motorsports, Will Stay in Viper for 2006 SCCA SPEED GT Season Pompano Beach, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2006) - Autohaus Motorsports and Dodge Motorsports have announced that 2004 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Champion Tommy Archer will ... Continue reading
Chicago-Area Woman Wins Dodge Ram Mega Musical Chairs Competition
- Amber Neely Awarded 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab(TM) Grand Prize; Six Runners-Up Receive Special 'Musical Chairs' Prize Packages - Celebration of Classic Game Includes $6,000 Donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago from DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- Today the Dodge brand opened the 2006 Chicago Au ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire to Set the Pace at A1 Grand Prix Race in Indonesia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire to Set the Pace at A1 Grand Prix Race in Indonesia Drivers from 25 national teams to compete on 370/660R13 Cooper-A1Grand Prix racing radials WHAT: The eighth race in the A1 Grand Prix, th ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--NASCAR partner DIRECTV has announced an official partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), one of NASCAR's premier racing teams. Through the partnership, DIRECTV will be an associate sponsor of the No. 07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet and its driver, Clint Bowyer, during the 2006 Nex ... Continue reading
Flextronics Appoints New Board Member
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10 -- Flextronics today announced that Ambassador Rockwell A. Schnabel, a partner and founder of $1.5 billion Trident Capital, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors effective February 7, 2006. Most recently, Mr. Schnabel served as the U.S. Representative to the European Union from 2001-20 ... Continue reading
FW: NASCAR NEXTEL FANVIEW GIVES FANS A NEW PERSPECTIVE
Thought this might be of interest. Not sure if you received it. If interested in some sort of story, let me know, and I can put you in touch with the Sprint NEXTEL folks. Thanks! John --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-9 ... Continue reading
Investcorp Completes Acquisition of CCC Information Services Group Inc.
CHICAGO--Feb. 10, 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 today that entities affiliated with Investcorp, a global investment group, ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 10 -- The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 33 cents per share or $1.32 cents per share on an annual basis. This dividend will be paid on Monday, April 17, 2006 to stockholders of record Friday, March 31, 2006. ITW is a $12.9 billion ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson takes over No. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Greg Anderson takes over No. 1 as day two of qualifying ends POMONA, Calif. (February 10, 2006) - Gre ... Continue reading
Medialink: Toyota Unveils All-New Tundra Full-Size Truck
--Toyota premiered its all-new Tundra full-size pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show. The completely redesigned 2007 Tundra will be bigger, more powerful and will offer new body and engine configurations. Group Vice President and General Manager of the Toyota Division, Jim Lentz discusses the new truck. Radio News Fea ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: TODD, FORCE, ANDERSON FRIDAY LEADERS AT CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 TODD, FORCE AND ANDERSON ARE FRIDAY QUALIFYING LEADERS AT CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA, Calif. -- Top Fuel rookie J.R. Todd's professional debut couldn't be going better as the 24-year-old outran all the veterans Friday at the 46th annual ... Continue reading
Bazemore starts 2006 with improved team, makes early exit in Pomona
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 BAZEMORE STARTS 2006 SEASON WITH IMPROVED TEAM, BUT GO ... Continue reading
Capps takes string of strong runs to runner-up finish in Pomona
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 CAPPS TAKES STRING OF STRONG RUNS TO RUNNER-UP FINISH ... Continue reading
KB Racing LCC teams win Full Throttle Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net KB Racing LCC teams win Full Throttle Award POMONA, Calif. (February 12, 2006) - KB Racing LLC claimed two of the three Full Throttle NHRA Pit Crew Championship bonus awa ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson wins his 40th event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net QUALIFYING: #1: 6.665 seconds at 207.43 ELIMINATIONS: Round 1: Anderson (6.670/205.73) def. Bob Panel ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Jason Line loses close race in round 2
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 QUALIFYING: #5: 6.689 seconds at 206.95 mph ELIMINATIONS: Round 1: Line (6.689/207.37) def. Greg Stanfie ... Continue reading
NHRA POST RACE NOTES: CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
POST RACE NOTES: 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals Feb. 9-12, Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, Calif. TOP FUEL * Melanie Troxel became the eighth woman to win an NHRA national event in a professional category, and the sixth woman to win in Top Fuel. She is the fourth woman to win a Top Fuel title ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Race Wrap Up: WJ's Short Game Costs Him in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ's Short Game Costs Him in Pomona Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, February 12, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA After qualifying third for Sunday's final eliminations of the Carquest ... Continue reading
Orbital Signs New Technology License With Polaris Industries
PERTH, Australia, Feb. 12 -- Orbital Corporation Limited today announced a new license with Polaris Industries Inc. for its air assisted direct injection (OCP(TM)) technology. Polaris Industries Inc. of Minnesota, USA has entered into a license to manufacture certain products utilising Orbital's DI technology. Polaris ... Continue reading
Scelzi earns quarterfinal finish in Pomona
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 SCELZI EARNS QUARTERFINAL FINISH IN POMONA POMONA, Cal ... Continue reading
Tough start to new season, Stevens loses in first round in Pomona
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 TOUGH START TO NEW SEASON, STEVENS LOSES IN FIRST ROUN ... Continue reading
35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Auction Donates Record-Breaking Amount to Charity
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 13, 2006-- Donations from the nine-day event total more than $2.5 million setting another Barrett-Jackson record The 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event raised more than $2.5 million for children's charities including Childhelp USA(R) and other deserving charities through its Dr ... Continue reading
AutoZone / Kenny Wallace DAYTONA Pre-Race Report
Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace DAYTONA pre-race report attached. ... Continue reading
Bid4Assets Auctions Rare & Historic 1990 Mercedes-Benz C-11 Racecar Driven by Michael Schumacher
Online Auction Starts Monday, February 20 at 8 am (ET) With $830,000 Opening Bid SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 13 -- Bid4Assets, Inc. a leading online auction company, announced today the auction of an extraordinary 1990 Mercedes-Benz C-11-05 historic racecar driven by Formula 1 racecar champion driver, Michael Schumacher, ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 13 -- BorgWarner has recognized 31 employees with the 2005 BorgWarner Product Leadership Innovation Award for exceptional contributions in the areas of product development, operational excellence, customer excellence and collaboration. The group, listed below, will be honored this evening at a ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Feb. 13, 2006-- Companies, along with new RV Website RVs.com, Join The High Speed Motorsports World with Andretti #10 Team Sponsorship, Raising Industry Profile FreedomRoads, the nation's largest RV dealer, and Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and camping accessories, today announc ... Continue reading
Issue 3 Welcome to the Third edition of Holley GearHeadT News! Holley GearHead news is exclusively for enthusiasts like you who want to know what's news at Holley. We strive to keep you informed. Current Specials: <http://www.holley.com/data/Ads/Holley%20Free%20Stuff%20RebateWEB.pd f> New Product Updates: <http://www.h ... Continue reading
Mindy's Monday Minute - Pomona Wrap
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MONDAY MINUTE Troxel Captures First Win Moorpark, Calif. - (February 12, 2006) Don Schumacher Racing’s Melanie Troxe ... Continue reading
Spy Photos Of New Mercedes E-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 13, 2006 at 2:30 PM CST In keeping with today's apparent E-Class theme, our good friend who goes by the name of skoochythatone sent us some additional photos of what will soon be the updated Mercedes-Benz E. As evidenced from the photos, the new E-Class will feature a slightl ... Continue reading
#96 DLP(R) HDTV Chevrolet to Hit Tracks for First Time at Daytona 500
Texas Instruments Sponsorship of Hall of Fame Racing to Drive HDTV Awareness With NASCAR Fans DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Texas Instruments (TI) today announced its sponsorship plans surrounding the race debut of the #96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet through Hall of Fame Racing at the Daytona 500. In addition to the primary s ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Encourages Parents to Properly Restrain Their Children When Driving
HOUSTON--Feb. 15, 2006--AAA Texas is urging parents once again about the importance of properly restraining kids in car seats following the tragic death of a 1-month old infant today. According to police, the baby was riding in its mother's arms when the car overturned during an accident and ejected the infant from the ... Continue reading
European Market for Pedestrian Safety Systems - Frost & Sullivan Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Enforcement of Pedestrian Protection Legislation to Drive Demand for Pedestrian Safety Systems Vehicle Manufacturers to Increasingly Offer Pedestrian Safety Systems as Standard Feature in Cars to Meet Legislation Requirements London, UK – 15 February, 2006 - Despite the European New Car Assessment Progr ... Continue reading
BERLIN, Germany--Feb. 15, 2006--In order to report on Genfer Automobilsalon, the TV Service Box offers television editorial staff current material (reports and footage) on the following topics: 1) Advanced driver assistant systems ACC&PSS On March 2, 2006, Genfer Automobilsalon will demonstrate once again what the worl ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of 18 cents per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend is payable March 24, 2006 to the holders of record of the Company's common stock on March 9, 2006. The Company currently has approximately 27 ... Continue reading
Medialink: What's New for NASCAR in 2006
--With NASCAR, the second most-watched sport in the U.S., gearing up for a new season this February, what can fans expect? Kicking off the season, Steve Phelps, Vice President of NASCAR is offering fans a behind the scenes look at a sport on the move. Video available You can reach the story directly by going to http:// ... Continue reading
Mercedes And EADS Donate 100,000 Euros To Help Children With Heart Disease
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 15, 2006 at 5:00 PM CST Mercedes-Benz has announced today that they along with aerospace company EADS have donated 100,000 Euros to “Herz für Herz Stiftung für Leben!”. As I'm sure the majority of my American-dwelling readers have never heard of the above mentioned foun ... Continue reading
Milner joins Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz for 2006
Press release and photos attached... Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. 319 NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may con ... Continue reading
Modine Announces New Leader for Electronics Cooling Subsidiary and Renewed Focus on Profitability
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 15, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in developing thermal solutions for a diversified group of markets including truck, off-highway, automotive, engine, building HVAC and electronics cooling, announced today a new leader for its electronics cooling subsidiary, Thermacore Internati ... Continue reading
Feb. 15, 2006 - Daytona International Speedway Race weekend A Feb. 16 - Gatorade 150 Mile Qualifying Races (60 laps, 160 miles each) A Feb. 17 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 10:30 a.m. EST with Bill Davis, Richard Childress, Robert Yates and Richard Petty A Feb. 19 - Daytona 500 at 2:30 p.m. EST (200 laps, 500 miles) NASCAR ... Continue reading
Folks - Sorry for the delay! These will be going out on Mondays from here on out. Take care and shout if you need anything. My new mobile number is 704-746-8069. Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Hershey's Kissa ... Continue reading
ZUMIKON, Switzerland & LEVERKUSEN, Germany--Feb. 15, 2006--February 28, 2006, will mark the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show of the Rinspeed concept car, "zaZen", created by the famous Swiss designer, Frank M. Rinderknecht. It represents his vision of the car of the future and will be showcased as a kind of "aut ... Continue reading
Slammers(R) Ultimate Milk and Drag Racer Erica Enders Get Together Again for 2006
Season-Long Sponsorship Joins The Nation's Coolest Flavored Milks With One of Racings Hottest Female Drivers at 208 MPH! NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Bravo! Foods International Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: BRVO) , a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin- fortified, ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Feb. 15, 2006--Freescale and ST Microelectronics together last week announced the establishment of an IP cross-licensing agreement intended to reinforce their respective positions as leading semiconductor suppliers to the automotive electronics industry. Freescale's 32-bit PowerPC microcontroller core and ST's ... Continue reading
The Road to Daytona – Chris Wimmer ***photos attached***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com The Road to Daytona – Chris Wimmer Eddyville, Ky. – February 15, 2006 – While most NASCAR Busch Series drivers spent the off-season with their families, hanging out with friends, traveling, shoot ... Continue reading
Wan Ho/UGT and The Graphics Fusion Company Announce U.S. Patent Grant and Rights Assignment
U.S. Subsidiary Assigned Patent Rights on World's Thinnest Graphic Transfers SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- The Graphics Fusion Company Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Wan Ho/UGT, has been assigned certain rights pertaining to the patent previously granted by the U.S. Patent Office covering the fundam ... Continue reading
2006 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour Begins This Weekend in Ft. Myers
For Immediate Release 2006 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour Begins This Weekend in Ft. Myers TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 17, 2006) - The pylons are standing tall, for now. Lining the course at Buckingham Airfield, they diligently wait, ready to make or break the weekend for the more than 220 competitors who will start their 20 ... Continue reading
Press release info Rare Academy Award-winning Cinemobile Van Up For Grabs on E-B
"CINEMOBILE" Historical movie grip van w/26ft hydraulic lift 1969 go to http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200602/1140057865.html This auction is for the original "CINEMOBILE" designed for filming the original I-Spy series on location. The "CINEMOBILE" design won its creator the Acadamy Award in the category of "Sc ... Continue reading
Rare Academy Award-winning Cinemobile Van Up For Grabs on E-Bay
Press Release Rare Academy Award-winning Cinemobile Van Up For Grabs on E-Bay Unable to interest anyone in Hollywood in the unique historic value of the 26-foot production vehicle, with a built-in hydraulic lift - called an International Motion Picture Location Mobile Unit - designed and built by Egyptian Cinematograph ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 17, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33081) has announced the addition of Global Market Review Of Automotive Steering Systems - Forecasts To 2011 to their offering. For many years, power steering technology was focused on hydraulic systems but demand is now fa ... Continue reading
Auction Mills/CarForce1 Announces New Team Member, Friendly Auto Leasing
DALLAS--Feb. 17, 2006--Auction Mills, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUML) is pleased to announce an addition to our growing team, Friendly Auto Finance and Leasing. Friendly Auto is a one-stop lending assistant with over 20 major sources of lenders. They will be the exclusive lending agent for all of our non-franchised clients and ... Continue reading
Celtron Secures $2M Investment
Mr. Zirk Engelbreck Appointed to Board as Chairman SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17 -- Celtron International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLTR) announced today that on February 14, 2006, The Aston Organization, Ltd. and Zirk Engelbrecht have agreed to invest $2.0 million in Celtron. Pursuant to the terms of a Convertible Promissory Note ( ... Continue reading
Flow International to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 18th Annual OC Conference
KENT, Wash., Feb. 17 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today announced that Stephen R. Light, FLOW's President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to present at the Roth Capital Partners 18th Annual OC Conference at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resor ... Continue reading
Fw: Lebanon Valley Speedway 02/17/06 Press Release
Heather O'Dell Lebanon Valley Speedway Phone: 518-794-9606 Fax: 518-794-7889 Email: heather@lebanonvalley.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rodney A Rescott" <rodney.a.rescott@ampf.com> To: "Lyle DeVore" <lyle@lebanonvalley.com> Cc: <heather@lebanonvalley.com> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 2:29 PM Subject: Le ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire Co. Launches NASCAR Goodyear Eagle Racing Tires with Advanced I.D. RFID Tags
CALGARY, Alberta--Feb. 17, 2006-- Advanced ID Corporation, A Leading Radio Frequency Identification/RFID Company, announces its Collaboration with Goodyear by Manufacturing the RFID Tag used in all NASCAR Tires for the 2006 Season Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB:AIDO) announced today that it has been collaborating with ... Continue reading
Green Light, Norris and Ringers Team Up for Fontana
Courtesy of Green Light Racing Press Information: For Immediate Release PR Contact Green Light Racing Gene Christensen 214-726-9019 GREEN LIGHT, NORRIS AND RINGERS TEAM UP FOR FONTANA Mooresville, N.C. – (February 17, 2006) Green Light Racing officials announced today that former NASCAR Winston West Series Champ ... Continue reading
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Highlights Available on the iTunes Music Store
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 17, 2006--The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced that highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage from NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races throughout the 2006 season will be available for purchase and download from the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com) ... Continue reading
New NASCAR-Themed Coca-Cola Ad Provides Humorous Look at Sponsor-Friendly Sport
Competition for the Spotlight Races Beyond the Track as Drivers Sip Coke for Charity; Ad Will Debut During the Daytona 500 ATLANTA, Feb. 17 -- Tony Stewart in a ballroom dancing competition? Carl Edwards cliff diving? Jeff Burton reading stock quotes from Wall Street? Race fans watching this year's Daytona 500 will see ... Continue reading
News Brief: EPA Posts Results of Additional Samples Taken at the Murphy Oil Site
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, Feb. 17, 2006) *EPA Posts Results of Additional Samples Taken at the Murphy Oil Site *Contact: Jessica Emond, 202-564-4355 / emond.jessica@epa.gov* *On Feb. 17, EPA updated its website to ... Continue reading
Price increase Monday/Investors/buyers want to invest in/buy real estate/businesses.
Price Increase Monday. ............................... Investors/buyers want to invest in/buy real estate/businesses. ........................... IMPORTANT! ......................... Please widen your margins so you can see this e-mail with perfect margins and words not all over the page. .............................. ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it has further 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, ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Feb. 17, 2006--Robbins-Gioia, LLC, the leading provider of program management services, today announced that its board of directors has named Michael L. Sledge as the company's president and chief operating officer. Jim Leto, who most recently served as Robbins-Gioia president and CEO, will remain clos ... Continue reading
UAW Statement on Delphi Postponing Sections 1113 and 1114 Motions
DETROIT, Feb. 17 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the union's General Motors and Delphi departments, issued the following statement regarding Delphi's decision to postpone petitioning the court for authorization to reject its collective bargaining agreements and termin ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 17, 2006--The United Steelworkers (USW) expressed outrage today over the public statements made yesterday by Continental Tire North America (CTNA) vice president of Human Resources and chief negotiator Rick Ledsinger. In a release touting a new proposal seeking $32 million in drastic cost cuts, Ledsing ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Wins Four Awards from Automotive Parts Headquarters
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com Alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Wins Four Awards from Automotive Parts Headquarters Honors Include Most Consistent Fill Rate, Best New Item Notification and Best Manpo ... Continue reading
WIX Supports WIX Filters Lap Leader Award with Online Contest for Race Fans
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Supports WIX Filters Lap Leader Award with Online Contest for Race Fans Contestants Win Prizes for Predicting Lap Leaders in NASCAR's T ... Continue reading
Maxcor Completes Purchase of Ex-Cell-O
NEW YORK--Feb. 17, 2006--Maxcor, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of the global operations of Ex-Cell-O, which includes locations in the U.S.A., U.K., Germany, France and China. Ex-Cell-O, a producer of machine tools and systems specializing in manufacturing solutions primarily for automotive cha ... Continue reading
Sadler Claims First Win for New RaybestosR Brand Brakes High-Performance Braking System
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 Sadler Claims First Win for New Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes High-Performance Braking System Victory Comes in Braking System's Competitive Debut McHENR ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New V.P. for Global Supply Management
Nelson to Retire After 48-year Distinguished Career in Industry TROY, Mich., Feb. 17 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) announced today that Sidney Johnson has been named vice president for global supply management, effective immediately. Johnson, currently director of global supply manageme ... Continue reading
Mekonomen: Year-end Report January - December 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 17, 2006-- Mekonomen (STO:MEKOB): -- Operating revenues for the period rose 8.6 per cent till SEK 2,334.4 m (2,149.0) -- EBIT amounted to SEK 169.5 m (168.3) -- The EBIT margin amounted to 7.3 per cent (7.8) -- Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 117.6 m (106.2) -- Earnings per share after ... Continue reading
Driver News - Vincec confirms race commitments for 2006
Vincec commits to Sunoco Ron Fellow Karting Championship Anticipates the challenge in both ICC and Rotax Stouffville, Ontario - February 17, 2006 - The first race in the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship (SRFKC) might be three months away, but that has not stopped 14 year old Mike Vincec from getting ready the be ... Continue reading
ELLETTSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 17 -- With Ride & Fly Tours, race fans can now spend an exciting summer on the road, motorcycling between races on the NASCAR and Formula One circuit. From May to October, Ride & Fly offers seven individual motorcycle journeys between NASCAR races. Bikers can also choose to drive between Montre ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Driver: Chris Wimmer Car Owner: Keith Coleman Event: Hershey’s Kissable 300 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. Saturday, February 18, 2006 – 1:20 pm (EST) Qualifying: Frida ... Continue reading
PENSKE LOGISTICS NAMED LEAD LOGISTICS PROVIDER IN EUROPE FOR EATON CORPORATION
PENSKE LOGISTICS NAMED LEAD LOGISTICS PROVIDER IN EUROPE FOR EATON CORPORATION Amsterdam/Roosendaal (The Netherlands), February 14, 2006 - Today, Penske Logistics announced that Eaton Corporation selected the firm to serve as its lead logistics provider in Europe. While financial terms of the deal were undisclosed, the ... Continue reading
A Look At Mercedes' Flashing Brake Lights
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 17, 2006 at 2:05 PM CST As you can probably tell from my lack of posting, it's been another tremendously slow day for Mercedes news; however shoveling the 8+ inches of snow we received yesterday has managed to keep me somewhat preoccupied. While taking a brake from my outdoor ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Edge - Any Color You Want, Not Just Black
Henry Ford had a simple policy when it came to the color of the Model T, "the customer can have any color he wants so long as it's black." Today, vehicle color is so important that according to a recent survey, if a first choice color is not available on a particular model, 34 percent of customers will choose a differe ... Continue reading
Ethanol Promotion & Information Council Congratulates GM for Impact on Ethanol Awareness
E-85 Flex Fuel Vehicle Debuts at NASCAR(R) DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 18 -- "The ethanol industry congratulates General Motors(R) (GM) for its success in creating consumer awareness of the value and benefits of ethanol," said Tom Slunecka, executive director of the Ethanol Promotion & Information Council (EPIC). GM created a ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX and Insight Tie for Top Spot on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2006" List
Honda claims four of top 12 spots on 2006 list February 17, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- In a clear demonstration of Honda's enduring role as an environmental leader, four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicles" of 2006, American ... Continue reading
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