Midwestern Auto Group to Sell Chinese Cars
Dublin, Ohio-based Midwestern Auto Group has paid for exclusive rights to sell vehicles made by China's Chery Automobile Co, reports The Columbus Dispatch. About 50 U.S. dealerships have signed similar agreements, and another 30 to 40 are in talks, according to entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin's company Visionary Vehicles ... Continue reading
US DOE Program Committed to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Washington DC Febryuary 23, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in an interview with BusinessWeek Online, Edward Wall, program manager for the Department of Energy's Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies, laid out some of the program's biggest accomplishments, including: advances in the area of battery res ... Continue reading
Honda Announces New ZEST Minicar
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 23, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of the new ZEST minicar, created to enhance the active lifestyles of today's consumers and provide comfort and utility for the entire family. The ZEST delivers superior power and performance, while its efficient low-floor des ... Continue reading
Toyota, GM to Extend Partnership in Development of Cutting-Edge Technology
Washington DC February 22, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota and General Motors are discussing future plans for joint research and development before their current contract expires at the end of March. According to a report this morning from The Asahi Shimbun, the two automakers plan to stop joint researc ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Group Reports Fourth Quarter Results
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Feb. 22, 2006--21st Century Insurance Group today reported net income of $26.4 million ($0.31 per basic share) for the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to $22.5 million ($0.26 per basic share) for the same period in 2004. The 2005 results include net realized capital losses of $0.6 million, comp ... Continue reading
ADRL Harold Martin Race Wrap Up: Martin Wins ADRL Season Opener in Valdosta
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco ADRL Race Wrap Up Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Event: Flowmaster Speed Tech Winter Drags Location: South Georgia Motorsports Park Valdosta, GA Dates: February 22, 2006 Martin Wins ADRL Season ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA Releases Second National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants
News for Release: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Releases Second National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-02/22/06) EPA has released an important tool to guide further local, state and federal ste ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Announces Plan to Reduce Chief Executive Officer Salary
DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 22 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh E. Sawyer, has volunteered to take a 15% cut in his annual salary. The salary reduction will begin on March 1, 2006. Hugh E. Sawyer, Allied Holdings' President and Chief Executive ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $945 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 22, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today the pricing of a $945 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Deutsche Bank Securities and JPMorgan. Co-managers are Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse and Wachovia Securities. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds from ... Continue reading
Angel Flight(R) Southeast Unveils Plans for First Annual Motorcycle & Road Rally Charity Poker Run
LEESBURG, Fla.--Feb. 22, 2006-- Ride Will Coincide with Annual Leesburg BikeFest and Offer Numerous Opportunities for Sponsorships and a Multitude of Festivities and Rewards for Participants Angel Flight(R) Southeast, the 24-year-old nonprofit organization of more than 1,000 volunteer pilots who fly thousands of people ... Continue reading
Appointment: Change in Executive Board of Continental AG
HANOVER, Germany, Feb. 22 -- Meeting today, the Board of Supervisors has appointed Mr. William L. Kozyra deputy Executive Board member. The appointment takes effect immediately. Kozyra, 48, is president and CEO of Continental Teves Inc., Auburn Hills, MI, USA, in which capacity he is responsible for the Automotive Syst ... Continue reading
Armor Electric Announces Prototype Delivery for Mexico Contract
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 22 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) wishes to announce that Majestic Auto Ltd., a division of Hero Motors of India, has completed the engineering and manufacturing of the test model three wheel electric powered taxi cabs to be delivered to the taxi cab company in Mexico City for ... Continue reading
Autoliv Promontory Facility Receives Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 22, 2006--Autoliv Inc. - the worldwide leader in automotive safety - today announced that its Promontory Facility in Utah has received the 2006 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of Manufacturing" by Business Week magazine, the award, administered by Utah State ... Continue reading
Avery Dennison to Broadcast Analyst Presentations Live over the Internet
PASADENA, Calif.--Feb. 22, 2006--Avery Dennison Corporation will broadcast two live Webcasts of presentations by the Company's senior management team at a meeting for analysts and institutional investors to be held February 27-28, 2006, in Los Angeles. Avery Dennison executives will provide a review of the Company's op ... Continue reading
Bazemore focused on return to winner's circle 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 BAZEMORE FOCUSED ON RETURN TO WINNER'S CIRCLE IN PHOENIX CHAND ... Continue reading
SHELTON, Conn. & RED BANK, N.J.--Feb. 22, 2006--BPA Worldwide Events and Exhibit Surveys, Inc. (ESI) today announced the launch of a co-branded offering, "Event Insights," which combines event attendance auditing and attendee research in a single package. Event Insights is a powerful marketing tool enabling B-to-B and ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Feb. 22, 2006--Randy Williams, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa, and the Child Passenger Safety Coalition, will be holding a press conference with nationally renowned child passenger safety experts. The press conference, featuring representatives from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Sa ... Continue reading
Financing - NewTech Brake Corp.
BLAINVILLE, QC, Feb. 22 -- Mr. Vianney, Executive Vice- President of NewTech Brake Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: BB: NWTB) informs that "Due to unacceptable disbursement delays, the company has ended, as of February 20th, 2006, the financing agreement with Capital Power International Inc. However, the management of the company is ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - February 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's February 2006 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to t ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--Feb. 22, 2006--How will members of DFCU Financial, Michigan's largest not-for-profit credit union, benefit if the financial cooperative becomes a mutual savings bank? This is the question that Linda Malec, former volunteer board chairman, wants each of the credit union's nearly 160,000 members to ask. ... Continue reading
Freescale Names Tom Linton Chief Procurement Officer
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 22, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor has named Tom Linton, vice president, chief procurement officer. He will oversee Freescale's global procurement strategy and key supplier relationships with an emphasis on cost, quality and service. He will be based in Singapore, closer to Freescale's major foundry ... Continue reading
GEICO Names Jonathan Shafner Assistant General Counsel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- GEICO's board of directors recently named Jonathan Shafner of Kensington, Md., assistant vice president, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary in the company's Office of the General Counsel. Shafner joined GEICO in 1986 as attorney for GEICO's life insurance subsidiaries. After GEICO' ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 22, 2006--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of its new website, www.GlobalAutoIndustry.com, that now offers improved features and user functions, including more product information on international busin ... Continue reading
Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation Announces Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK--Feb. 22, 2006--Global Logistics Acquisition Corporation announced today that it has completed its $80 million initial public offering. BB&T Capital Markets, a division of Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. and a leading transportation-oriented investment bank, served as lead underwriter. Global Logistics (AMEX: GLA.U ... Continue reading
Gregory Kinder Joins Modine in Newly Created Position, as Vice President, Global Purchasing
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 22, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in developing thermal management technologies and solutions announced today that Gregory T. Kinder, 45, has joined the company in the newly created position of Vice President, Global Purchasing, reporting to the Executive Vice Presi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & LAS VEGAS--Feb. 22, 2006-- America "Addicted To Oil," Hybrid's Emissions Free "Rehab" Solution! Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies (OTCBB:HYBT) meldet 1:3 Aktiensplit
NEW YORK & LAS VEGAS-- 22. Feb. 2006-- Hybrid bietet emissionsfreie "Therapielösung" für "ölabhängiges" Amerika Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT - www.hybridtechnologies.com), aufstrebendes führendes Unternehmen in der Entwicklung und Vermarktung lithiumbetriebener Produkte weltweit, gab heute bekan ... Continue reading
LANCASTER, Calif. & WESTFIELD, Ind.--Feb. 22, 2006--Today SafeGuard, a division of IMMI, announced the winner of its "Win a Bus" contest, awarding the Antelope Valley Union High School District in Lancaster, CA a lap-shoulder belt equipped school bus. In July 2005, California was the first state to adopt into law the m ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Feb. 22, 2006--lanelogic, the used vehicle market maker filed a patent for its proprietary processes and architecture. February 9, 2006, a Patent was filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office for lanelogic. Also, filed February 9, 2006, a Patent was filed for lanelogic's Fresh Trade Auction. The Pa ... Continue reading
Lean Manufacturing Training Comes to Manufacturers in the Southeast
BROOKLINE, Mass., Feb. 22 -- The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will present seven workshops on how to implement lean manufacturing principles in production and business process environments March 7-9 in Atlanta, GA. Workshops run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westin Atlanta Airport hotel. For complete conten ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Departure of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David C. Wajsgras
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Lear Corporation today announced that David C. Wajsgras will resign as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company to become senior vice president and chief financial officer of Raytheon Company , a leading provider of innovative defense and aerospace systems. Wajsg ... Continue reading
Littelfuse to Acquire Concord Semiconductor
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Feb. 22, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Concord Semiconductor, a leading Taiwan-based designer and manufacturer of TVS diodes and other overvoltage circuit protection products for the automotive, consumer electronics, computer, indus ... Continue reading
Matrix 2006 SEMA Display to Feature Bushtec Bike and Trailer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rosie Dusseau, Marketing 248.668.8135 ext. 2228 rmdusseau@matrixsystem.com MATRIX SYSTEM(r) AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES 2006 SEMA DISPLAY TO FEATURE BUSHTEC BIKE AND TRAILER PROJECT Walled Lake, MI - February 22, 2006 - Matrix System Automotive Finishes is teaming up with Bushtec Performance Spor ... Continue reading
MSEP Officially Supplies IRL Championship Team; Andretti Green Racing Chooses GS610(TM) Brake Fluid
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 22, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announced today they will supply Indy Racing League(TM) Champions, Andretti Green Racing, with GS610(TM) Maximum Performance Brake Fluid(TM). "I couldn't be happier. Today's news unquestionably puts GS610(TM) on the motor sports map," exclaimed Da ... Continue reading
NAPA Filters - And a Granddaughter's Luck - Put Ohio Man on an Orange County Choppers(TM) Bike
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22 -- The drama was high at the NAPA EXPO 2005 as eight people circled a custom-built motorcycle, each person clutching a key that might start the shiny machine. But Charlie Fehrenbach of Liberty Center, OH, was unnaturally calm. In addition to the key he had been given as a regional winner in NAPA Filt ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Working Group to Further Increase Viable Energy Alternatives
Working Group advocates awareness and drives commercialization of hydraulic hybrid technology DETROIT, Feb. 22 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's non-profit alternative energy technology incubator, has formally launched a Hydraulic Hybrid Working Group. The mission of the Working Group is to create greater awareness of hydrauli ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 22, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Info Resources; Houston, Texas). The plastics and rubber sector, while not one to put up spending numbers in line with the light/commuter rail or the automotive industries in North America, is a key sector within the Industrial Manufacturing Industry, ... Continue reading
OSRAM Global Automotive Lighting Introduces Mercury-Free Lighting on the 2007 Lincoln Navigator
HILLSBORO, N.H., Feb. 22 -- OSRAM Global Automotive Lighting has become the first supplier in the world to produce a complete mercury-free high intensity discharge (HID) lamp and ballast system, fulfilling the growing demand for environmentally friendlier products. OSRAM's landmark mercury-free innovation, known as the ... Continue reading
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 22 -- Oxlo Systems, Inc. today announced that it is providing six dealer service providers with integration into the General Motors' Retail Inventory Management (RIM) application. Oxlo is currently in production with Automotive Computer Services for GM RIM integration, and is under contract to p ... Continue reading
<PRESS RELEASE> EXCLUSIVE: JIN Business Reports Toyoya's Improving Profitability
<PRESS RELEASE> EXCLUSIVE: JIN Business Reports Toyota's Toyoya's Improving Profitability Tokyo, February 22 2006---An exclusive article on Toyota appears on JIN Business, the online news service recently launched by Japan Information Network (JIN), Japan's largest portal site offering information about Japan for overs ... Continue reading
Pro Stock rookie Carlson puts premium on qualifying 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 ROOKIE SHAUN CARLSON PUTS PREMIUM ON QUALIFYING IN PHOENIX CHA ... Continue reading
Ritchie Bros. to Sell Highest Number of Items in Company's 40-year History
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 22, 2006--Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (TSX:RBA) - Over 5,000 Items to be Sold at Giant Florida Auction Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, is selling more items than ever before at its longest unreserved auction in Orlando this week (February ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold Corporation Provides Investor Update in Special Letter to Shareholders
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Feb. 22, 2006--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) Chairman, James G. Grady, issued a special letter to shareholders today regarding the Company's upcoming plans and future expectations. The complete text of the letter is as follows: Dear Fellow Snap N' Sold Shareholder, In a little more than six m ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Feb. 22, 2006--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) today reported record fourth quarter and full year results for 2005. This represents the sixth consecutive year that the Company has reported record results. Fourth quarter 2005 results include record total revenues of $152.5 million, net income of $34.2 mi ... Continue reading
Wise Media Technology Announces Breakthrough RFID System
GRAPEVINE, Texas--Feb. 22, 2006--Wise Media Technology (WMT) introduces the Finger & Grain Communication System (FGC). This new breakthrough RFID system dramatically advances the usage of RFID applications. While wireless RFID tags are becoming ubiquitous, high costs and limited distances have hampered the use of passi ... Continue reading
ZF Group North American Operations Appoints Denise Lee and Paul Olexa to Vice President Positions
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 22 -- ZF -- a leading automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- named Denise Lee Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Chassis, and Paul Olexa Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Driveline. Lee returned to ZF after two years with Hilte International, where she was Vice Presi ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Names Ron Beaver as Executive Vice President and CIO
CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 23 -- ADESA, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Ron Beaver to serve as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective March 15, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051221/DEW014LOGO ) Beaver will be responsible for all information technology areas and strateg ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson West Coast Teleconference Transcript
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Coast Media Jimmie Johnson (Driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet) As part of the monthly series of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series conference calls, West Coast media members took part in a question and answer session with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver and 2006 Daytona ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 23, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-28 WILL USAC's "SWEET 16" EXPAND IN 2006? A total of 16 drivers have recorded victories in USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car and National Midget competition during a single season since the debut of the Silver Crown Series, presented by ... Continue reading
Ownersite Technologies Maximizes IRS Deductions for Small Business and Corporate Travelers
ROSWELL, Ga.--Feb. 23, 2006--Ownersite Technologies reminds drivers who are preparing their 2005 tax returns that certain vehicle expenses can be deducted if the vehicle was used for business purposes. According to the Internal Revenue Service, expenses can include gas, repairs, oil changes, tires, lease payments, regi ... Continue reading
Call on Minnesota Legislators to Pass an Enhanced Child Restraint Law
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Feb. 23, 2006--Randy Williams, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa, and the Child Passenger Safety Coalition, held a press conference today with nationally renowned child passenger safety experts. The press conference, featuring representatives from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the SafeKid ... Continue reading
Chris Wimmer California Advance
**note: photos and formatting in attachment** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Chris Wimmer #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet Event Advance - California Event Details: Stater Bros. 300 California Speedway, Fontana, Calif. Saturday, F ... Continue reading
Diageo Supports Bill Targeting Adults Who Furnish Alcohol to Minors
Proposed Kentucky Legislation Enforces Harsher Penalties through Driver's License Revocation LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Feb. 23 -- Kentucky's Bulleit Bourbon and its parent company, Diageo, today called for passage of Representative John Horlander's legislation (HB 491) to combat underage drinking. If passed the bill will revo ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Ranks Among Fortune Elite
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23 -- Johnson Controls today announced that it has earned the number one position on Fortune Magazine's America's Most Admired Companies list. The company was designated an Industry Champion within the Motor Vehicles and Parts category. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johns ... Continue reading
First AS2-Only Automotive Plant ATLANTA, Feb. 23 -- SEEBURGER Inc. announced today that its B2B Gateway is automating all trading partner communications at Hyundai Motor Company's new factory in Montgomery, Alabama. SEEBURGER's implementation has enabled Hyundai to bypass the use of value-added networks (VANs) and to b ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Feb. 23, 2006--The new Strategy Analytics automotive infotainment report, "In-vehicle Infotainment Systems Market Forecast 2005-2012," predicts that increasing demand for new digital entertainment features in the car will result in the automotive multimedia systems market reaching 97 Million units by 2012. The ... Continue reading
TechTeam will continue to provide premium Single-Point-of-Contact IT support for RouteOne, a joint venture of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, and Toyota Financial Services SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- TechTeam Global, Inc., , a global provider of in ... Continue reading
HIGLEY, Ariz., Feb. 23 -- Telecom Advisors Group, Inc., an independent Telecommunications Consulting Firm, announces its TERP service for the Automotive Industry. The service was created to help dealerships lower their monthly bills from telephone, cellular and Internet service providers without the cost normally assoc ... Continue reading
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company Names New Chief Marketing Officer
FAIRFIELD, Ohio--Feb. 23, 2006--The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (Ohio Casualty) today announced that Jerry Mallicoat has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the company, effective March 20, 2006. Ohio Casualty Corporation is the holding company of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Mr. ... Continue reading
Wall Street Analyst Forum 2006 Presenter Profiles
NEW YORK--Feb. 23, 2006--The Wall Street Analyst Forum 2006 takes place Feb. 27-Mar. 02 at the Princeton Club in New York City. For in-depth information about the event, visit http://www.analyst-conference.com. ... Continue reading
ADESA Acquires Independently Owned Salvage Auction in Pennsylvania
Purchase expands ADESA Impact's U.S. coverage CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 23 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an independently owned salvage auction in northeast Pe ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 23, 2006--Alcoa announced today that 15 of its employees have been selected to assist in scientific field research studies around the world with leading environmental scientists from Earthwatch Institute, the global volunteer organization that works toward a sustainable environment by engaging people t ... Continue reading
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Feb. 23 -- CertainTeed Corporation, one of North America's leading building products manufacturers, is proud to announce a partnership with sister companies Norton Abrasives and BPB in a team sponsorship of the number 66 Best Buy Chevrolet for the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Season. The car, driven by 200 ... Continue reading
Corcentric Secures Deal With Trailmobile Parts & Service Corporation
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 23 -- Corcentric announced today it has signed an agreement with Trailmobile Parts & Service Corp., a leading supplier of aftermarket trailer parts and services. Corcentric is an e-Commerce solution that enables companies to digitize their payables and receivable processes, thus significantly reducing ... Continue reading
BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 23 -- Curbside, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with California-based Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH). Since February 8th, Curbside has been facilitating all aspects of the hospitals' courtesy valet service at its Main/ER entrances and employee parking program. "Curbside is hon ... Continue reading
Fairchild Sports and Oxtar Boots End Distribution Agreement
TUSTIN, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2006--Fairchild Sports today announced a mutual agreement to end its distribution of Oxtar Boots. Effective immediately, the new distributor will be Helmet House. All customers of the boot company and all those with questions regarding future orders of the product should now call 800-421-7247. ... Continue reading
Jackson Hewitt(R) Honor Soldiers With National Guard 'Heroes Of The Year' Award
National Award Will Provide Winner With the Honor of Being the First Non-Celebrity Pictured On a NASCAR Race Car Year-Long Contest Kicks Off During the Auto Club 500 Race Weekend in California on February 25th And 26th; Last Year's Race Champion and Driver of the No. 16 Ford, Greg Biffle, National Guard Dignitaries and ... Continue reading
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 23, 2006--John Walsh, co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and host of "America's Most Wanted," has been named honorary chair of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event's Opening Night Gala on March 29, at the South Florida Expo Center. The world-famo ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Announces Details for 2006 Annual Shareholder Meeting
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607, on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The record date for determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 23 -- Who: Congressman Bobby Jindal, The Lions Club of Baton Rouge and Lions State (5) District Governors for the Lions Clubs of Louisiana - 6,000 business & community leaders and Deep South Choppers. When: Thursday (11:00 a.m.) February 23, 2006 Where: Louisiana State Capitol "Steps" Baton Rouge ... Continue reading
NHRA Media Center contact information for Firebird International Raceway
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Noble Announces Resignation of Christopher L. Morin
WARREN, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") announced today that Christopher L. Morin, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, has elected to resign from the Company in order to explore other career opportunities. Mr. Morin has had a long and distinguished career with the Company begin ... Continue reading
Office of Traffic Safety Announces $5.2 Million in Mini-Grants for Seat Belt Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2006--The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is awarding 244 law enforcement agencies across the state with mini-grants totaling nearly $5.2 million in federal funds for seat belt enforcement during the 2006 "Click It or Ticket" campaign. The mini-grants, ranging from $5,000 to $90,0 ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Vcall.com
PHILADELPHIA--Feb. 23, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its quarterly conference call live on Friday, March 3 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The call will be broadcast over the Internet at Broadcast Networks' Vcall Web site, located at http ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 23, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33441) has announced the addition of Aisin Seiki Co Ltd 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, based in Aichi (Japan), ranks among the leading automotive components suppliers in the world. The ... Continue reading
Toyota Names Four Top Bass Pros to Toyota National Fishing Team
Toyota Moves Forward Support of Bass Fishing With Creation of New Team TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Toyota Motor Sales announced today the creation of the newly formed Toyota National Fishing Team featuring four of the top professional bass anglers: Michael Iaconelli, Greg Hackney, Terry Scroggins and Dave Wolak. The T ... Continue reading
United Way Announces GEICO as Central Georgia's Largest Contributor
MACON, Ga., Feb. 23 -- GEICO was named the largest contributor to the United Way of Central Georgia today at a special ceremony recognizing annual campaign efforts. Chuck Harmon, campaign chairman for 2005, congratulated GEICO's regional vice president John Izzo who reported that GEICO's combined employee and corporate ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Feb. 23, 2006--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on March 29, 2006, to shareholders of record March 15, 2006. This marks the 153rd consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a publi ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Second Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular second quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable April 12, 2006, to shareholders of record as of March 22, 2006. Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements c ... Continue reading
Wimmer Sibling Rivalry Back on Track in Fontana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Wimmer Sibling Rivalry Back on Track in Fontana Eddyville, Ky. – 02/22/2006 – As the NASCAR Busch Series travels to Fontana, California this weekend, Chris Wimmer, driver of the #23 Keith C ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Significant Rise in January Financial Results
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 23, 2006--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX: ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced that initial January 2006 results show a significant increase in revenue, operating i ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts February Auto Sales: Industry Up Ten Percent Compared to January
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.26 million units, a one percent increase from February 2005 and a 10.7 percent increase from January 2006, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This amounts to a ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner
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 Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Battle for WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Title Begins at Daytona GASTONIA, N.C. (F ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Purolator Filters Business to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL
TROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Purolator filters business in North America to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The ... Continue reading
Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL to Acquire Purolator Filter Business from ArvinMeritor
Expanding activities in North America - Acquisition of the Purolator filter business, with annual sales of 267 million US dollars and two locations in the U.S. employing approximately 1,000 people. STUTTGART/LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Feb. 23 -- The Bosch Group and MANN+HUMMEL plan to acquire the Purolator filter business f ... Continue reading
Toyota's Community Connection Program Surpasses $1 Million in Donations
Philanthropy program aims to support charities where Toyota and its suppliers do business MEXICO, Mo., Feb. 23 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced that its Community Connection program surpassed the $1 million mark in cumulative donations. Toyota hit the milestone with a charitable ... Continue reading
Renault Luxury Car Plans Face Huge Brand Hurdle
BOSTON--Feb. 23, 2006--The new Strategy Analytics Automotive Buyer Dynamics consumer segmentation and market modeling program has recently examined Renault's "Commitment 2009" growth plan - which aims to double the sales of Renault luxury vehicles. One key area that the new research has highlighted is the importance of ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures to Save Lives on Florida Highways
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Ft. Myers to Save Lives on Florida Highways On a typical day as many as 82,000 vehicles travel I-75 through Ft. Myers. Most automobile drivers are not aware of what they can do to avoid crashes with tractor-trailers. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Florida M ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Introduces New Graphics Display Controller for Vehicle Navigation Systems
New MB86276 Delivers Cost-Effective GDC for 2D Systems in Mid-Range Vehicles SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today extended its global leadership in graphics display controllers (GDCs) for automotive applications, introducing a new, cost-efficient version for the mid-range veh ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Launches Members Express Club(TM)
Pre-Show Access, Express Entry, VIP Lounges, Discounts and More NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Early access to the Show floor, VIP lounges, and discounted merchandise are just some of the benefits of joining the New York International Automobile Show's new and exclusive Members Express Club(TM) launched this week. "The Members E ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Reports 44 Percent Rise in Fourth-Quarter Earnings
HOUSTON--Feb. 23, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that 2005 fourth-quarter net income rose 44 percent over the comparable period of 2004 to $16.2 million. Earnings per diluted share increased 40 percent to $0.66. The company also announced that its board of directors d ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Regional Chief Financial Officers
HOUSTON--Feb. 23, 2006-- Adds Key Acquisition Executive; Announces Pending Retirement of John T. Turner Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced management changes as part of the company's restructuring previously announced on Nov. 1, 2005. Consistent with the Jan. 1 transition to f ... Continue reading
Ford Sales In South Africa Strongest In Decades
By Michael J. Ureel, FCN Riding a wave of economic expansion, Ford South Africa reported an almost 32 percent increase in vehicle sales in 2005 — as well as increasing market share. The South Africa auto industry overall reached record sales of 565,018 units — up 25 percent from 2004. Ford brand sales for 2 ... Continue reading
JATO Dynamics Reports: Europeans Opt for Comfort, Safety, and Luxury for Their SUVs
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Sports utility vehicles are poised to account for up to half of Europe's prestige car sales by offering drivers higher-than-ever levels of high-tech safety and "infotainment" equipment. Figures compiled by automotive data specialist JATO Dynamics (http://www.jato.com/ ) show a rapid rise ... Continue reading
Production of Cars Running on Renewable-Fuel Engines Increases - VIDEO ENHANCED
http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GM/VideoAssets/ASF/ GM_4013_33715.wmv Reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil was a major aspect of President Bush’s State of the Union address this year. Car manufacturers are on their way to making that goal a reality – creating vehicles that can ru ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2007 Camry - VIDEO ENHANCED
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2007 Camry sedan. The Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America four years running and for eight of the past nine years, is completely redesigned for 2007. The world-cla ... Continue reading
Highest Scoring Auto Web Sites Produce 35% More Brand Champions
NEW YORK--Feb. 23, 2006--iPerceptions, North America's leading web focused attitudinal analytics provider, today released year end highlights from their 2005 fourth quarter Auto Industry Web Site Customer Satisfaction Report. The report is based on feedback and comments from over 55,000 actual visitors to branded autom ... Continue reading
Top Ten Finalists Announced in 2006 World Car of the Year Competition
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The final countdown has begun! From an initial entry list of twenty-seven (27) eligible new vehicles, from all over the world, a short list of ten finalists for the inaugural World Car of the Year award was released today. The 2006 World Car of the Year will be selected from the following finalists ... Continue reading
Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Starts Press Week in New York
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- One of the automotive industry's most highly regarded leaders, Nissan's Carlos Ghosn, will be the keynote speaker at this year's New York International Automobile Show / International Motor Press Association press breakfast on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. In the past six years, under Ghosn's leadersh ... Continue reading
Moto Guzzi(R) Breva V 1100 Naked Class Motorcycle Now Available in U.S. Market
2006 Breva V 1100 Combines Italian Heritage with Impressive Performance, Rideability and Design NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Moto Guzzi USA, manufacturer of the legendary "Italian Eagle" Moto Guzzi(R) motorcycle and a pioneer of two-wheel vehicles, has announced the availability of the Moto Guzzi 2006 Breva V 1100 in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and UAW-GM Leadership Ramp Up for 2006 Auto Show
GM Division looks to maintain its sales leadership position in northern Ohio Chevy to announce pricing on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban CLEVELAND, Feb. 23 -- More than 60 United Auto Workers- General Motors (UAW-GM) senior staff and shop committee members from GM's Lordstown Complex and Mansfield Metal Center will see th ... Continue reading
McNabb Appointed Vice President, Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 23 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Mark McNabb to the position of vice president, marketing effective February 27th, 2006. In his new position McNabb (44) will have overall responsibility for the marketing and product management of the Mercedes-Benz and Maybach brand ... Continue reading
NAPA Filters Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With Good Fun and Hot Cars for Winners Nationwide
GASTONIA, N.C., Feb. 22 -- NAPA Filters, the nation's leading brand of aftermarket filters for cars and light-duty trucks, is celebrating 40 years of performance by giving away a Mustang GT and a replica of the classic Shelby Cobra, as well as trips to the SuperBowl, the Daytona 500, and other prizes. The sweepstakes w ... Continue reading
Checkers/Rally's Drives Jimmie Johnson to Double Win at Daytona
CONTACT: Kim Francis Director of Communications Checkers(r)/Rally's(r) 813/283-7078 francisk@checkers.com Checkers(r)/Rally's(r) Drives Jimmie Johnson(tm) to Double Win at Daytona No. 48 Lowe's Team wins Daytona 500 and Double Drive-Thru Challenge contingency program DAYTONA - February 22, 2006 - Checkers(r)/Rally's(r) ... Continue reading
Noble International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results
EPS of $0.41 in the fourth quarter and $1.55 for the full year, excluding Impairment Charges and prior to impact of the 3 for 2 stock split WARREN, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 of $0.41 per diluted share, excluding ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen GTI - All the Essentials of the Original Hot Hatchback and More - VIDEO ENHANCED
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 22, 2006--Before the first sketch was drawn, Volkswagen's designers and engineers set out to create a dynamic all-new GTI that was completely modern but still pure to Volkswagen's original hot-hatchback heritage. From the inside and out, Volkswagen's German engineers and designers set out to keep the pr ... Continue reading
PROTON Savvy Adds Some Spice To Australia's Small Car Market
Melbourne – February 23, 2006: Proton’s new Savvy city car recently made its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show adding some spice to the highly competitive light passenger segment. The new Savvy is a sexy five door hatch developed by Proton and its renowned subsidiary Lotus and will ... Continue reading
Gage Provides Fuels for SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge
FERNDALE, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Gage Products will return as the official fuel sponsor of the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Clean Snowmobile Challenge to be held March 13-18 at Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton, Mich. The event is an engineering design competition for college and university ... Continue reading
Sales at CO's BMW Skyrocket 35% During First Quarter at Motorplex at Centerra
LOVELAND, Colo.--Feb. 22, 2006--Since relocating to Motorplex at Centerra, the first dealership to join Colorado's first and only master planned auto park has reported strong growth. CO's BMW, has enjoyed a stunning sales increase of 35 percent and the number of visitors tripled during its first two months of business. ... Continue reading
Toyota Teams Up with NBA To Launch Toyota1on1.com Fan Program
HOUSTON--Feb. 22, 2006--Toyota and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have teamed up to give fans the chance to go one-on-one with icons in the sports, fashion or music world by placing a vote for the best play of the week on Toyota1on1.com. One Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to "Get Game" with Den ... Continue reading
Transportation Secretary Lauds Union Pacific Fuel Masters
Novel Energy Conservation Program Rewards Locomotive Engineers for Saving Fuel OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 22 -- Today, following a real-life lesson in locomotive fuel conservation, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta commended Union Pacific locomotive engineers during a press conference in the Durham We ... Continue reading
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