Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Announces Pricing of Equity Offering
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it has priced its equity offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock, including 6,616,928 shares to be sold by the company and 383,072 shares to be sold by certain directors and officers, at a price of $49.00 per shar ... Continue reading
New GM Models Post Strong February Sales, Retail Sales Up 1 Percent
Overall Sales Decline 2.5 Percent Compared to Year-Ago Level All-New Chevy Tahoe Sales Double From January; HUMMER Hits Sales Record for 10th Month Launch Vehicle Retail Sales Up 32 Percent Over January DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States in February posted a retail sales improvement of 1 percent. Tot ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Announces James Riesenbach to Be President and CEO
IRVINE, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Autobytel Inc. today announced that James Riesenbach has agreed to become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Riesenbach will assume leadership of Autobytel as of March 20, 2006. At that time, Riesenbach will also join the Autobytel Board of Directors. The Company also a ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Continuing Implementation of Restructuring Program
Global Approach to Manufacturing Results in Plant Closings ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 1 -- Affinia Group Inc., a leader in automotive aftermarket products, is continuing the implementation of its previously announced international restructuring program. As a result, the company will close its McHenry, Ill., drum and rotor ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA to Cut Toxic Emissions from Gasoline, Vehicles, and Portable Gas Containers
News for Release: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA to Cut Toxic Emissions from Gasoline, Vehicles, and Portable Gas Containers *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - March 1, 2006) Toxic fumes from gasoline, vehicles and gas containers ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 1, 2006--Ansoft Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors voted to amend its existing common stock repurchase program to permit the Company to acquire an additional 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. Under the original program approved in 1998 and amended in 2002 and 2004, the Company ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 1 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the pricing of its offering of $260 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due in 2026 (the "notes"). The offering, which is being made to qualified institutional buyers in a private placement, was increased in size from the $2 ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Reports December and Year-End 2005 Unaudited Record Results
ATLANTA--March 1, 2006--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM.OB), today announced its unaudited financial results for December and its full year ended December 31, 2005. Revenues for the month of December increased 78% to $3.9 million, compared to $2.1 million for the same month of 2004. Pretax earni ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, B.C.--March 1, 2006--Autobahn International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AUBI.PK) announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Travunija Commerce, a Company in Novi Sad, Serbia, for the distribution of cars, pick-up trucks, SUVs, heavy duty trucks and farm machinery, that are manufactured in China an ... Continue reading
Business Leader Andrew J. Green Elected to NAVTEQ Board of Directors
CHICAGO, March 1 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that Andrew J. Green, Chief Executive of BT Global Services, has been elected to the NAVTEQ Board as Director, effective March 16, 2006. BT Global Services is a division of BT ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Division Achieves Diamond Supplier Recognition
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 1 -- Mayflower Vehicle Systems of Norwalk, Ohio, a division of the Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., was recently recognized as a 2005 Diamond Supplier to the International Truck and Engine Corporation. Diamond Supplier recognition is granted to suppliers who meet or exceed International's perform ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the second quarter of its fiscal 2006 after the close of market on Tuesday, March 7, 2006. On Wednesday, March 8, 2006 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and an ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announcement on Bond Interest Payments
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 1 -- Dana Corporation announced today that the company did not make the March 1, 2006 interest payments on its 7% Senior Notes due March 1, 2029 and its 6-1/2% Senior Notes due March 1, 2009. The aggregate amount of these interest payments is approximately $21 million. There is a 30-day grace period ... Continue reading
-- Premier competition offers priceless opportunity and awards -- EAST NORRITON, Pa., March 1 -- The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) today announced it will host its 13th Annual CARing for Kids Foundation Automotive Technology Competition at the ADAGP headquarters on Friday, March 3 from ... Continue reading
Dynamex Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
DALLAS--March 1, 2006-- Second Quarter Highlights: -- Sales increase 9.8% to $86 million -- Net income increases 4.9% to $2.7 million, $0.24 per fully diluted share -- Announces initiative to license technology and business processes via franchise model Dynamex Inc. , the leading provider of same-day delivery and logis ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 1, 2006--ELS Surround, Panasonic Automotive's premium multi-channel surround sound system, is the presenting sponsor of Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen's solo tour. The tour runs throughout March in 20 North American cities. It coincides with the release of Donald Fagen's new solo album Morp ... Continue reading
Fitch Lowers GM, Remains on Rating Watch Negative, GMAC Remains on Watch Evolving
CHICAGO--March 1, 2006--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of General Motors (GM) to 'B' from 'B+'. Fitch has also assigned an 'RR4' Recovery Rating (RR) to GM's senior unsecured debt, indicating average recovery prospects (30-50%) for this class of creditors in the event of a bankruptcy filin ... Continue reading
Fitch Teleconference on GM Replay Available
NEW YORK--March 1, 2006--Fitch Ratings hosted a teleconference on March 1 to discuss its downgrade of General Motors (GM) to 'B' from 'B+' and the assignment of Recovery Ratings. The call was led by Mark Oline, Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Corporate Finance. A Q&A session followed some opening remarks. James Moss o ... Continue reading
Global Logistics Acquisition Corp. Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option
NEW YORK--March 1, 2006--Global Logistics Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") announced today that the underwriters for the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO") have exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 1,000,000 units (each a "Unit"). Each Unit consists of one share of the Company's ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Acquires Wax Compounds Business From Rohm and Haas Company
COLUMBUS, Ohio--March 1, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., the world's largest producer of thermoset resins, announced today that it has purchased the global wax compounds business of Rohm and Haas Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The purchase includes Rohm and Haas Company's wax compounds te ... Continue reading
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--March 1, 2006--icarz, the leader in advanced distribution systems for durable goods industries, announced today its newest eCommerce offering for the automotive aftermarket, PartsWize. This latest generation of icarz's successful eStore solutions adds enhanced connectivity and usability requested by ... Continue reading
Institutional Investors Expand Their Holdings in iQ Power
ZUG, Switzerland, March 1 -- Institutional investors have expanded their involvement in iQ POWER AG (OTCBB: IQPOF). In early February, a German and two Swiss institutional investors subscribed a total of 1.5 million shares of iQ POWER stock valued at 2.7 million euros. In accordance with Swiss law, the related capital ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--March 1, 2006--The IntegraLink division of The Cobalt Group, Inc. -- the leading provider of marketing services to the retail automotive industry -- has acquired key technology assets from Playing Field, Inc., of Troy, Michigan. Among the assets acquired is Playing Field's real-time transactions integration hu ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that Jack Johnson, the company's president and chief executive officer, will present at the B. Ril ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/metrology/en/ndef/lgs_1075.htm?id=1204 Leica Geosystems' Universal CMM Takes Center Stage at WESTEC 2006 in Los Angeles, CA ... Continue reading
New BOOSTCAP(R) Products Developed to Satisfy Auto and Transportation Customer Specifications for Hybrid Drive Systems, Power Network Stabilization, Cold Starting and Other Heavy-Duty Applications SAN DIEGO, March 1 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that it is introducing 16 new Power-type BOOSTCAP(R) ultra ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Introduces the AC Powered N-Generation
HOUSTON--March 1, 2006--Today Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks announced the introduction of its FBC15N-FBC30LN N-Generation of alternating current (AC) powered electric forklift trucks. The AC powered N-Generation forklifts are engineered with an innovative PM-1000 AC control system featuring advanced MOSFET and thermal tec ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces North American Global LBS Challenge Semi-Finalist Winners
Grand Prize Winner to be Announced at CTIA in Las Vegas, NV on April 6 CHICAGO, March 1 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced the North American semi-finalists for the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(TM). The Challenge is a program encouragi ... Continue reading
*News Briefs* If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, March 1, 2006) *(1) EPA Proposes More Consistent Regulation of Ethanol Production Plants* *(2) EPA Scientists Share Innovations with Public and Businesses* *(1) EPA Proposes M ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Calls On Industry to Reduce Chemical Use
News for Release: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Calls On Industry to Reduce Chemical Use *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (media only) Performance Track Hotline, 1-888-339-7875 (all other inquiries) (Washington, D.C. - March 1, 2006) The U.S. Env ... Continue reading
Noble Announces Appointment of Thomas L. Saeli as New Chief Executive Officer
WARREN, Mich., March 1 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") announced today Thomas L. Saeli's appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Saeli brings to Noble many years of executive experience in the automotive industry and international markets. In addition, Mr. Saeli has served on Noble's Board o ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
WARREN, Mich., March 1 -- Noble International, Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.067 per share of Noble common stock (after adjustment for Noble's 3-for-2 stock split effected as of February 3, 2006) to be paid March 31, 2006 to stockholders of record on March 17, ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation Reports its Financial Results for 2005
$37 Million Record High Revenues - 237% Revenue Growth First Year of Operating Profit GIVATAYIM, Israel, March 1 -- Updates Guidance for 2006 Results Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Markets: PNTR), a leading provider of services to insurance companies and car owners, including road side assistance, towing and s ... Continue reading
Rhodia Announces First Initiatives to Optimize the Value of Its Carbon Emissions Credits
PARIS--March 1, 2006--Rhodia today announced its Rhodia Energy Services enterprise will implement the first initiatives to optimize the value of the Carbon Emissions Receipts (CERs) generated from projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at plants in South Korea and Brazil, launched under the Kyoto Protocol's Clean ... Continue reading
Satisfaction in Ducati With Signing of Definitive Agreement Between TPG and InvestIndustrial
Ducati and UBM Sign Preliminary Contract to Establish Syndicate of Stand-By Underwriters for Proposed Capital Increase BOLOGNA, Italy, March 1 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , expressed satisfaction at the signing of the definitive contract between Texas Pacific Group and InvestIndustrial Holding S.A. for the transfer ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Inc. Announces Andre Horn As New Director
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets (the "Company"), reported today that Mr. Andre Horn has joined the Company's board of directors. Mr. Horn ... Continue reading
SPECapc Releases New UGS NX benchmark
WARRENTON, Va.--March 1, 2006--SPEC/GPC's Application Performance Characterization (SPECapc) project group has released new performance evaluation software for systems running UGS' NX(TM) digital product development software. SPECapc for UGS NX 3 uses data-intensive models that were donated to SPEC/GPC by the automotiv ... Continue reading
OWOSSO, Mich., March 1 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it has received clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to commence an offer to purchase any and all of the Company's outstanding shares of $0.01 par value common stock at $1.00 per share, effective M ... Continue reading
SUPER AGURI FORMULA 1 CONFIRMS RESERVE DRIVER FOR OPENING RACES OF 2006
The PDF attachments are free from viruses. If you no longer wish to receive information from the SUPER AGURI F1 team, please reply to this email entering 'unsubscribe' into the subject field. SUPER AGURI FORMULA 1 today confirms that former Renault F1 test and development driver Franck Montagny has signed a contract wi ... Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--March 1, 2006--Synerject LLC today announced the completion of its acquisition of the manufacturing assets and employees of BRP US Inc.'s Delavan, Wis. engine management modules facility. The business initiative helps expand Synerject's North American manufacturing base for production of engine manag ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 1 -- Tenneco will participate in the Citigroup 19th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference to be held in New York, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006. Ken Trammell, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at 4:30 p.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
Timken to Begin Filling Fafnir(R) Housed Units With Company-Formulated Grease
CANTON, Ohio, March 1 -- The Timken Company today announced that it will begin filling Timken(R) Fafnir(R) ball bearing housed units with its own brand of pillow block grease. This enhancement, which is expected to go into production this month, will provide ball bearing housed-unit users with improved performance char ... Continue reading
Timken to Celebrate Distributor Training School 50th Anniversary With Daytona 500 Promotion
Over 26,000 students have received training from the award-winning school since its inception CANTON, Ohio, March 1 -- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its popular Distributor Training School, The Timken Company today announced its "Train for Daytona" promotion. Open to any past, present or future training s ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--March 1, 2006--United Components, Inc. will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005 on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Following the earnings release, the Company will conduct its quarterly conference call for investors and other interested parties on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 a ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Announces Management Change at Fairfield Works
PITTSBURGH, March 1 -- United States Steel Corporation announced that Merle Stein has been appointed general manager of Fairfield Works, effective today, March 1. Fairfield Works' current general manager, Robert Cary, has elected to retire following 41 years of service. "Merle is a proven leader and steel mill operator ... Continue reading
CarJockey.com Announces Launch of an Online Vehicle Trading System
OWENSBORO, Ky., March 1 -- CarJockey.com, the Internet's largest wholesale used vehicle network for franchised dealers, announced the successful launch of its online trading system. Unlike other Internet based systems that depend on multiple buyers over extended periods to drive a fair price, CarJockey.com's unique sys ... Continue reading
News/Talk 760 WJR Launchs Weekly Auto Industry Radio Talk Show
WJR's 'In the Driver's Seat' to celebrate the good in automotive TROY, Mich., March 1 -- The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and News/Talk 760 WJR have teamed up to develop a new radio program that celebrates the auto industry and the individuals working to keep it successful. The one hour show, named "In the D ... Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 1 -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 15th Annual Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, March 24-26, 2006, at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City, Mich. New, year 2006 recreation vehicles will be on display, includi ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales 2006 Increase 8.7 Percent to New February Record
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is posting record February vehicle sales of 106,644, up 8.7 percent, led by increases for its most popular models including the all-new Civic and the re-designed Accord, up 37.6 percent and 4.4 percent, respectively. Year-to-date sales of 205,038 are up 14.1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group U.S. Sales for February 2006 Increase 3 Percent
- LX Platform Sets Sales Record of 30,241 Units Combined - Chrysler 300 Sets New All-Time Monthly Sales Record - Jeep(R) Commander Up 68 Percent Over January 2006 Sales - Dodge Caliber Begins Arriving in Dealerships; European Markets are Next - Dodge Ram Sales Continue to be the Volume Leader for the Company - Dodge Ch ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces 2006 Best-Ever February Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 84,241 total sales in February, a 2.2 percent increase over last year, making it NNA's best-ever February. The Nissan Division posted a 3.3 percent increase over last year, with the division, and several individual vehicles, including the Altima, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sets Record February on Strength of Sedan Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 34,014 vehicles, a new record for the month of February. Hyundai's newest sedans posted the largest percentage increases. Sales of the all-new 2006 Sonata grew by 41 percent and the all-new 2006 Azera and the XG350 it replaced, ... Continue reading
Suzuki February 2006 Sales Up 39 Percent
BREA, Calif.--March 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,542 units in February - an increase of 39 percent over February 2005 and the best February sales in company history. The new monthly sales record continues Suzuki's recent sales momentum which included record sales in January and ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces February 2006 Sales
Best February Ever Keeps Company on Pace for Another Consecutive Record Sales Year IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best February sales ever of 20,719 units, a 1.3-percent increase over the same period in 2005 and a 3.2-percent increase year to date. Total sales are also up 14 per ... Continue reading
BMW Group's 2006 Year-to-Date Sales Are on the Rise
BMW brand, Certified Pre-Owned post impressive sales increases in February WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 22,018 vehicles in February 2006, an increase of 2.4 percent over the 21,496 vehicles sold in the same month of 2005. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales i ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Double-Digit Sales Increase in February 2006
- Strong Sales From MAZDA3 and MAZDA6 Lead to 13.0 Percent Increase - IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 23,580 vehicles in February -- a 13.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. Mazda's strong February was led by impressive sales of its popular MAZD ... Continue reading
Acura Reports February 2006 Sales
TSX Posts Third Straight Month of Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- Driven by strong TSX sales, Acura posted February sales of 14,146 units, the division announced today. The TSX sports sedan set a new February record, eclipsing the previous mark set in 2005 by 1.4 percent and posted its third consecutive recor ... Continue reading
Ford Lifts The Roof On The New Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
GENEVA -March 1, 2006: Ford returns to the world of open-topped motoring with the elegant yet practical Focus Coupé-Cabriolet – making its preview debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The introduction of the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet has been led by customer response to Ford's Vignale Concept, which was displayed a ... Continue reading
Vincentric's Best Fleet Value awards announced; Toyota, Chevrolet Lead the Way
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan â March 1, 2006 â Vincentricâs Best Fleet Value in America⢠awards were announced today, with Toyota leading the field by winning 12 of the 29 vehicle segments. Chevrolet took top honors in 8 segments, powered by its sweep of the full-size pick-up and full-size van categor ... Continue reading
Dodge Redefines Commercial Standard with All-new 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
Dodge Ram Conquers Yet Another Segment Legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel available in new 6.7-liter displacement Commercial capability with all-new, from-the-ground-up commercial-grade chassis Class 3 segment’s most upfit-friendly design Exclusive flat, “clean” frame rails with industry-standard 34-inch ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports February 2006 Sales For Canada
Boxster/Cayman Series Shows 90 Percent Increase ATLANTA, March 1 -- - Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced February sales in Canada. The company sold a total of 97 Porsches, a decline of 20 units for th ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports February 2006 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever February sales of 166,940 units, an increase of 2.4 percent over the same period last year. "First quarter economic growth is proving quite robust," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "With showrooms awash in new products ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports February 2006 Sales
ATLANTA, March 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its best-ever February sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 2,700 Porsches, an increase of 20 percent compared to February of ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports February 2006 Sales
- Impreza Sales Up 13% Over Last Year - CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported February sales totaling 13,635 units. Sales of the Impreza line were up 13 percent from the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorde ... Continue reading
Audi of America, Inc. Reports February 2006 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. sold 4,806 vehicles for the month of February. This is a decrease from the 5,256 vehicles sold in February 2005. For the second month in a row, sales for the A8 model line were up. The 391 A8 models sold represented a 15.7% increase over February 2005 sales figures ... Continue reading
Renewable Fuels Industry To Discuss Investment Opportunities at Biodiesel Summit
NEW YORK, March 1 -- The Strategic Research Institute is proud to announce the Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit, to be held April 27 & 28, 2006, at InterContinental Houston - Houston, Texas. The Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit provides a leading discussion on the technical, financial and ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,285 per vehicle sold in February 2006, down $140, or six percent, from January 2006, and down $84, or fo ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports February 2006 U.S. Sales
* Ford sales totaled 244,021, down 4 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford's F-Series truck up 6 percent. * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars up 2 percent on continued strong demand for all-new Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr. * Land Rover dealers report record February sales. * Ford announces second quar ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records February 2006 Highest on Record
MONTVALE, N.J., March 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest February on record with sales of 17,356 new vehicles, an increase of 28.4% over last February, bringing year-to-date total sales to 29,825 new vehicles. Boosting the February volume was the launch of the all-new 2007 S-Class, Mercedes flags ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for February 2006
IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports February sales in the United States* of 8,417 units, representing a 19.3 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), sales for the month were off 18.2 percen ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for February 2006
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,367 Vehicles, a 3 Percent Increase for February 2006 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,356 Vehicles, a 28 Percent Increase for February 2006 NEW YORK, March 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 207,723 passenger vehi ... Continue reading
New Jersey Lessees Win Victory in State Supreme Court
Lemon law firm once again defeats Honda's plan to take away consumer rights TRENTON, N.J., March 1 -- Car lessees in New Jersey should have the same rights as buyers, according to a ruling that came down from the New Jersey Supreme Court Monday. The Court ruled 6-1 that the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act protects both cons ... Continue reading
America's Greatest Unsung Heroes Revealed
Finalists Named in 4th Annual Volvo for life Awards Celebrity Judges to Name Winners April 12 in New York City at the Rainbow Room; One Hero Will Receive a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, March 1 -- Who is America's greatest hometown hero? A Maryland mother turned anti-child predator crusader, an Ethiopian immigrant in De ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports February Sales - UP 21.3%
New GTI, Jetta and Passat help lead sales total AUBURN HILLS, MI – March 1, 2006: Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported February 2006 sales of 16,329, an increase of 21.3 percent as compared to the same period in 2005 when sales were 13,457, making it the best February result for the brand since 2003. Just recentl ... Continue reading
Over 100 mpg While Running on Fuel Vapor, New Concept 3-Wheeled Vehicle Coming to Market
MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia--March 1, 2006--Fuel Vapor Technologies Inc. ("FVT") is pleased to announce that it has launched an introductory offer to purchase its tandem seated three wheeled concept car. The FVT test prototype, the CV-3000 is being developed as a performance vehicle that combines power, fuel efficien ... Continue reading
Global Green USA Campaign Highlights Clean Air Solutions Who: Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Will Ferrell, Paul Giamatti, Jake Gyllenhaal, Felicity Huffman, Frances McDormand, Joaquin Phoenix, Winona Ryder, David Strathairn and Naomi Watts What: A record 25 Academy Award nominees and presenters are expected to parti ... Continue reading
LoJack Expands Into South Carolina to Help Combat Auto Theft
COLUMBIA, S.C., March 1 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets, announced today that it has expanded its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Network into South Carolina, beginning with the greater Columbia, Charleston and Rock Hill areas. Further expansion in the state is ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Names New Chief Executive Officer
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 28, 2006--Rush Enterprises, Inc. , which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, today announced the promotion of W.M. "Rusty" Rush to the position of President and Chief Executi ... Continue reading
GM Plunges Deep Into European Waters at 2006 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Geneva - March 1, 2006: Top GM officials took the stage yesterday to reveal plans and unveil a bunch of new product.</p> Here's some great video clips of the event. It's like being there! Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, intros new Opel GT. http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GMEU/VideoAssets/ASF/GMEU_40 40_34038.WMV ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show in 2006
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - High-performance and Exemplary Efficiency Mercedes-Benz premiered numerous models and presented a wealth of new technology at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva. Mercedes-AMG unveiled two world firsts in the shape of the CLS 63 AMG and the CLK 63 AMG, the latter in both Co ... Continue reading
S&H Motorsports Announces An Alliance With The Tim Horton Children's Foundation
S&H Motorsports Announces An Alliance With The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation HOLLY, Mi (February 28, 2006) - - S&H Motorsports, a professional based ARCA RE/MAX Series team with operations based in Holly, Michigan proudly announced today the alliance with the _Tim Horton Children’s Foun ... Continue reading
Ground-Breaking Patent for Real-Time RFID Inventory Management
NEWCASTLE, Del.--Feb. 28, 2006--Unisone(TM) Corporation, a supplier of business software applications, which owns one of the world's richest inventory management IP portfolios, announced it has been awarded revolutionary U.S. Patent No. 6,996,538 for an advanced inventory control system and methodology utilizing RFID t ... Continue reading
To Target or Not to Target: Are Hispanic Teen Car Buyers a Worthwhile Segment?
LAUSANNE, Switzerland--Feb. 28, 2006-- Tom Anderson of Anderson Analytics and Frank Leinweber of TNS Automotive Present "A Viable New Segment? - The Hispanic Youth Market in North America" at ESOMAR Automotive 2006 Conference For companies trying to increase sales by understanding who buys what, analysis of target mark ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Launches Insurance Discount Program
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 28, 2006--GMAC Insurance - Personal Lines today announced an exclusive insurance discount program available to all employees of eligible GM supplier partner companies. In this one-of-a-kind offering, approximately 14 million Americans may qualify for discounted insurance rates on their automobile and ... Continue reading
New Product 'PupHut' Takes Pet Safety to the Next Level SANDPOINT, Idaho, Feb. 28 -- Spring and summer are just around the corner and dogs everywhere will be out on the roads with their owners. Unfortunately, the conditions dogs face while riding in a truck bed can affect a dog's health and safety. PupHut was designed ... Continue reading
Kragen Auto Parts Provides Convenient Collection Points for Used Rechargeable Batteries
PHOENIX--Feb. 28, 2006--Kragen Auto Parts today announced a partnership with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries. Kragen Auto Parts stores in California will have RBRC's rechargeable battery drop-off boxes, providi ... Continue reading
O'Brien Named President of lanelogic
DALLAS--Feb. 28, 2006--lanelogic, the Wall Street inspired trading network that conducts used-vehicle trades among automotive dealers nationwide, announced today Jim O'Brien will be its President. "I am very pleased to have Jim serve as lanelogic's president. Jim brings unique expertise and broad technical insight to l ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) NASCAR WEEKEND WRAP-UP – CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY Moorpark, Calif. - (February 28, 2006) Ringers Gloves sponsored NASCAR race te ... Continue reading
Alcoa Selected by Ferrari to Supply Aluminum Spaceframe for New Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
PITTSBURGH & GENEVA--Feb. 28, 2006--Alcoa announced today that it is supplying the aluminum spaceframe for the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, presented at the Geneva Auto Show. The spaceframe is being manufactured at the newly-expanded Alcoa Advanced Transportation Systems (AATS) plant located in Modena, Italy. "The Ferr ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires, World Karting Association Join Forces
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- World Karting Association members, many who race on Dunlop kart tires, now have good reason to use Dunlop tires on their other vehicles as well. A first for the Concord, N.C., kart racing sanctioning organization, WKA is offering exclusive programs on Dunlop car and truck tires for its 10,000 ka ... Continue reading
AutoZone / Kenny Wallace MEXICO Pre-Race Report
Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace MEXICO pre-race report text below. You can also access the document in its entirety, along with high-res images and up to the minute information, at _www.ppcracing.com/media_ (http://www.ppcracing.com/media) . Thanks! Kenny Wallace #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion Telcel-Motorola 200 pr ... Continue reading
Montgomery Gentry will host the Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride
MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO HOST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(r) 3rd ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE ON SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 IN LAS VEGAS 3rd annual motorcycle ride TO BENEFIT THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(r) CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Burbank, CA (February 22, 2006) - For the third time in the Motorcycle Ride's history, Montgomery Gentry will ... Continue reading
Roof Rack for 2007 FJ Cruiser Designed Jointly by Toyota and JAC Products
The successor to the legendary FJ Series features an integrated, tubular roof rack PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 28 -- JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of original-equipment roof racks for vehicles worldwide, has worked jointly with the Toyota Motor Sales vehicle team to create a bold roof rack for the 2007 FJ ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Biffle, Keller, Bodine
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 Biffle, Keller, Bodine Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards GASTONIA, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2006) - Drivers Greg Biffle, Jason Keller and Todd Bodine won t ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Johnson Jr. tops field, Carlson faces rookie tension
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * WHIRLWIND MONTH FOR FASTEST COUPLE: NHRA First Lady of Top Fuel Melanie Troxel (Avon, Ind.) made headlines around the nation when she earned her first professional win at Pomona - but this weekend it was her husband Tommy Johnson Jr. a ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Racing Recap (through Feb. 26, 2006)
WIX Filters Racing Recap (through Feb. 26, 2006) WIX filters dominated the NASCAR competition during the first two race weekends of the 2006 season, visiting the winner's circle at every NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck Series event. At Daytona, the #1 Filter in NASCAR was under the hood of Gatorade 150 winners El ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Scores Second-Place Finish, Second Checkers/Rally's Win
CONTACT: Kim Francis Director of Communications Checkers(r)/Rally's(r) 813/283-7078 francisk@checkers.com Jimmie Johnson(tm) Scores Second-Place Finish, Second Checkers(r)/Rally's(r) Double Drive-Thru Challenge Win at California Speedway No. 48 Lowe's Team takes early lead in season-long contingency competition FONTANA ... Continue reading
AAA Survey Cites Top Five Car Troubles for 2005, NAPA Offers Solutions
ATLANTA--Feb. 28, 2006--Tire pressure was the number one vehicle issue identified during nationwide clinics conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities during 2005 AAA Car Care Month. Results are based on inspections conducted on nearly 6,500 vehicles by 20 different AAA clubs. As a leading automotive solutio ... Continue reading
TomTom 2006 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Telematics & Infotainment Product of the Year
LONDON, February 28 -- The 2006 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Telematics & Infotainment Product of the Year Award is presented to TomTom NV for its TomTom GO range of products. This range has revolutionised the automotive sector, particularly the aftermarket, while firmly establishing TomTom as the undisputed market lead ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2005 results
AURORA, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ---------------- ... Continue reading
Move Towards Active Safety Drives Demand for Obstacle Sensing Technologies
Radar and Vision Sensors Hold Strongest Revenue Growth Potential LONDON, February 28 -- The European automotive industry is witnessing a growing trend towards installing active safety systems in vehicles. This is one of the biggest factors propelling the demand for obstacle sensing technologies. The industry's increasi ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, Feb. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Devices shows mainland China and Taiwan are expected to manufacture a combined US$3.3 billion worth of GPS products in 2006 -- an increase of 20 percent year-on- year. Eighty percent of production ... Continue reading
2006 Geneva Motor Show to CEED New Kia Concept
Kia Motors will preview their new C-segment car in Geneva next week: cee'd (pronounced 'seed'). Designed entirely in Kia's satellite studio in Germany, cee'd will also mark the opening of the company's first-ever European assembly plant in Slovakia. As partner-company Hyundai becomes more orientated towards the America ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes the Wraps Off The All New Aurion at 2006 Melbourne Motor Show
Melbourne - March 1, 2006: Toyota unveiled its new generation six cylinder, the Aurion, at the Melbourne Motor Show. The new car is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 which Toyota says will deliver more than 190Kw and 330NM. There will even be a supercharged performance version of the new engine, installed into an appropriately ... Continue reading
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