Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Chicago-Area Resident Wins $10,000 in Free Shell Gasoline

CHICAGO, Feb. 22 -- Denise Heap of Oswego won $10,000 in free Shell gasoline this past Friday from Shell Oil Products US as part of its Shell-branded promotion that ran last month at Chicago-area Shell stations and on the popular "Eric & Kathy Morning Show" on WTMX-FM (101.9). The duo made a public appearance to act as ... Continue reading

Paul and Heather McCartney's 2006 Cadillac CTS to Rock Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event

PALM BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 22, 2006--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will help celebrated recording artist Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills McCartney auction their personal 2006 Cadillac CTS for charity during the fourth annual Palm Beach Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event. Proceeds from the sale of the speci ... Continue reading

Collins Industries Posts Record First Quarter 2006 Results

HUTCHINSON, Kan., Feb. 22 -- Collins Industries, Inc. today reported results for its First Quarter of 2006. Sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2006 increased 25% to a record first quarter $64.4 million compared to $51.5 million for the same period last year. The Company's net income increased to a record first qua ... Continue reading

City of Los Angeles Declares 'California Speedway Day in L.A.'

Daytona 500 Champion Jimmie Johnson Joins Celebration at City Hall LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 -- At a ceremony at City Hall today, the City of Los Angeles proclaimed February 22, 2006 as "California Speedway Day in L.A." The ceremony was held in anticipation of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Auto Club 500 race at California Sp ... Continue reading

The Instigator Rolls into Toronto for the 2006 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show

The Instigator Rolls into Toronto for the 2006 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Wednesday, February 22, 2006 (Toronto) - With a passion for cars and an exuberance for life, Richard and Paige Udell are a traveling husband and wife team, visiting car shows around the North American continent. With them, they bri ... Continue reading

New York International Auto Show Opens April 14th

Press Preview: April 12th & 13th NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- The New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS), North America's largest publicly-attended Auto Show will open to consumers on Friday, April 14th and run through Sunday, April 23rd. Prior to the public opening, the Show will host Press Preview Days on Wednesday, ... Continue reading

The All New Renault Espace...For a New Life

Softer styling, innovative cornering lights, the Carminat Navigation and Communication System and the new 2.0 dCi engine are just some of the features poised to ensure that the leader of the top-of-the-range MPV segment maintains its edge. Paris - February 22, 2006: With its seductive and aesthetic appeal, dynamic perf ... Continue reading

BMW Z4 Speeds Up Competition at the Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

BMW will highlight its Z4 M Roadster and Z4 Roadster at the Geneva Motor Show, which begins February 28. Officials say both cars are designed for ultimate performance and speed. The Z4 M Roadster can excel from zero to 100 kilometers-per-hour (km/hr) in five seconds while the Z4 Roadster can reach a top speed of 220 km ... Continue reading

Ford Safety Innovation Saves Lives

By John Fossen, FCN DEARBORN, Feb. 20, 2006 -- Ford Motor Company's innovative decision in 1999 to begin further improving the compatibility of its larger vehicles in crashes with cars apparently is helping to significantly reduce fatalities in such collisions. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safe ... Continue reading

Honda to Sell Hybrid Subcompact

TOKYO, Feb 22, 2006; Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. plans to start selling a hybrid version of its "Fit" subcompact model globally as early as the year starting in April 2007, the Nihon Keizai business daily said on Wednesday. A Honda official said the sales plan for the hybrid subcompact had not yet been decide ... Continue reading

Advanced ID RFID Tags Cross Finish Line at Daytona 500

DAYTONA, Fla.--Feb. 21, 2006-- Goodyear Tire Co. Launches NASCAR Goodyear Eagle Racing Tires with Advanced RFID Tags To view Advanced ID RFID Product Components please check: http://www.ccnmatthews.com/docs/goodyear2.jpg To view Advanced ID RFID Microchip please check: http://www.ccnmatthews.com/docs/goodyear1.jpg Adva ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. 4th Quarter Earnings Up 29%

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today reported that its 2005 fourth quarter income from continuing operations was $25.2 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to $19.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the prior year period. For the full year 2005, inc ... Continue reading

Scelzi off to good start on his points-gathering quest in Phoenix

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD INTL RACEWAY CHANDLER, Ariz. Race Date: Feb. 24-26, 2006 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI OFF TO GOOD START AS HE CONTINUES HIS POINTS-GATHERING ... Continue reading

CarForce1 Launches New Website and is Pleased to Announce a New Dealer to Program

DALLAS--Feb. 21, 2006--Auction Mills, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AUML) is pleased to announce the launch of the new website, www.carforce1.com. From this site we will inventory all the cars from participating dealers, provide information about our services, and investor information. "We are hard at work to get consultations do ... Continue reading

McGill Motorsports Team Ready for California

Tim Sauter Heads West McGill Motorsports Team Ready for California. After beginning the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series with a top-twenty finish at the season opener at Daytona, Tim Sauter is looking forward to his return to the California Speedway. Sauter finished 7th back in 2002 in only his second start at the fast two-mil ... Continue reading

Shav Glick Night March11 at Irwindale Speedway

SPEEDWAY PLANS OPENING NIGHT HONORS FOR LEGENDARY LOS ANGELES TIMES NEWSMAN “Shav Glick Night” Declared March11at Irwindale Speedway All of His Many Story Subjects Are Invited to Share Night! Irwindale, Calif. - - In honor of his 50-plus years at the Los Angeles Times and in appreciation for everything that ... Continue reading

T.A.S. Auto Fills Gap in Accord Performance Headers

T.A.S. Auto Parts Introduces DC Sports Headers for 98-02 V6 Accords STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Feb. 21 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts recently announced that it now carries the DC Sports line of performance exhaust headers for 1998-2002 V6 Honda Accords. These CARB exempt ceramic coated headers are made of 1.5-inch primary tubes w ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 21 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported fourth-quarter 2005 financial results with sales of $3.1 billion, a decrease of 1.6 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the quarter were $59 million, or $0.57 pe ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Introduces Urea Quality Sensor Technology in Europe

STAMFORD, Conn.--Feb. 22, 2006--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or "The Company") (OTCBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd. / Mitsui Kinzoku ("M ... Continue reading

GM's All-New Full-Size SUVs Get Personal

Convenient and affordable accessories Accessories covered by GM’s Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty DETROIT - February 22, 2006: GM ‘s all-new 2007 full-size sport utilities, the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are arriving in dealerships now, each one with a fresh look and dist ... Continue reading

Ford Extends Successful Association With UEFA Champions League

Ford extends its long association with UEFA Champions League until 2009 Ford to provide nearly 800 vehicles for official use by Champions League personnel in 2006 New Ford S-MAX will feature prominently on match perimeter boards during this season COLOGNE / NYON, February 20 2006 : Building on 14 years of success, Ford ... Continue reading

Watch the CX7 - The All New Mazda Crossover SUV - VIDEO ENHANCED

TACH Auto Central - February 22, 2006: Two days ago we presented the story of the all new Mazda CX7 as it rolled off the production line in Japan. That was in text and still photos. Now, see video of this highly appealing vehicle. We have 3 unedited clips for you to enjoy: http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/MAZ ... Continue reading

China Partners with International Expertise to Improve Road Safety 'China Seatbelt Intervention Project'

BEIJING, Feb. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- National and International members of the China seatbelt intervention Steering Committee will meet today in Beijing to discuss the progress of a leading project in the province of Guangzhou, which addresses the low usage of seatbelt wearing rates among drivers and front seat pass ... Continue reading

Arizona Governor, Offices of Highway and Public Safety and 21st Century Insurance to Host Child Safety Seat Fair In Phoenix

PHOENIX--Feb. 21, 2006-- Feb. 26 Fair is Part of Statewide Program to Emphasize Safety Through Inspections, Bilingual Guides; Actor Erik Estrada to Help Deliver Message Launching the second year of their co-sponsored safety program designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, Gov. Janet Napolitano ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Executives Earn Diversity Awards

Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda named to Black Engineer Alumni Association Vice President Byron Kearney receives Black Engineer of the Year "Dean's Award" Four other Chrysler Group employees receive additional honors Baltimore, MD - Feb 21, 2006: Two Chrysler Group executives were given ... Continue reading

Consumers Choose Chicago Auto Show's Best Vehicles

CHICAGO--Feb. 21, 2006--More than four in 10 persons who voted considered the Ford Shelby GT 500 the best all-new production vehicle at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, in results announced today. Consumer voters proclaimed their auto show favorites in five categories, in the auto show's inaugural Best of Show balloting. In ... Continue reading

Vario-roof makes SLK-Class the Quietest-Running Compact Roadster

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: aeroacoustics testing in wind tunnel Stuttgart - Feb. 22, 2006: The standard-specification vario-roof makes the SLK sports car from Mercedes-Benz the quietest-running model in its class. This has been proven by testing carried out in Stuttgart University's aeroacoustics wind tunnel using a revo ... Continue reading