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Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Earl Scheib Announces Its Strongest Fiscal Third Quarter since 1987

Earl Scheib Announces Its Strongest Fiscal Third Quarter since 1987

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--March 15, 2006--Earl Scheib, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ESHB) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2006 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2006. Historically, the third quarter has been the most difficult quarter for the Company's industry because of adverse winter ... Continue reading

Mini-Box M2-atx intelligent car computer PSU

Mini-Box M2-atx intelligent car computer PSU

If you've been looking for a new quality in vehicle pc power supply that has plenty of voltage along all rails then you’ll want to take a good look at Mini-Box.com offering. The maker of the "under 300$ VoomPC kit based on mini-itx VIA Epia motherboard" Mini- box.com has revealed a new car pc power supply, M2-ATX ... Continue reading

ADESA, First Look Collaborate to Provide Dealers with Custom Auction and Inventory Optimization Tools

ADESA, First Look Collaborate to Provide Dealers with Custom Auction and Inventory Optimization Tools

CARMEL, Ind., March 15 -- ADESA Corporation, LLC, a subsidiary of ADESA, Inc. , and First Look today announced that they are collaborating to help dealers better manage their used vehicle inventory and acquire the vehicles that sell most quickly and profitably at their dealerships. First Look's Inventory Optimization s ... Continue reading

Evader Appoints New Board of Directors

Evader Appoints New Board of Directors

BELLEVUE, Wash.--March 15, 2006--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is proud to announce today the appointment of a new Board of Directors. The new board will consist of Julio d ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Names Ralph Gilles Vice President-Jeep/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group

DaimlerChrysler Names Ralph Gilles Vice President-Jeep/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15 -- Effective April 1, Ralph Gilles will be promoted to Vice President - Jeep/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group. Gilles, who served as Director - Truck Studio since 2005, will replace retiring Ricardo (Rick) Aneiros. Gilles has held roles of increased responsibility since joining C ... Continue reading

AORC Seeks Faster Implementation of New Vehicle Safety Technology

AORC Seeks Faster Implementation of New Vehicle Safety Technology

Presents Pathfinder Award WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC), at its annual membership meeting in Orlando, will hear a blue- ribbon panel of automotive experts discuss ways to accelerate the incorporation of innovative safety technology into cars and trucks. Members of the panel, ... Continue reading

Progressive Distributes February Results

Progressive Distributes February Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--March 15, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for February 2006: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts and February February ratios) 2006 2005 Change ---------- --------- -------- Net premiums ... Continue reading

FormTech Industries Buys Metaldyne's Forging Operations

FormTech Industries Buys Metaldyne's Forging Operations

ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 15 -- FormTech Industries LLC has acquired Metaldyne's North American forging operations. With the acquisition, FormTech becomes North America's largest independent provider of automotive forgings. The new company, with more than 1,000 employees in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, will produce gears ... Continue reading

Hart Energy Publishing Launches GASIFICATION NEWS about Fischer-Tropsch, Clean Motor Fuels and IGCC

Hart Energy Publishing Launches GASIFICATION NEWS about Fischer-Tropsch, Clean Motor Fuels and IGCC

MCLEAN, Va.--March 15, 2006--"In my 25 years of energy reporting, I've never seen anything like it," said Jack Peckham, executive editor of just-launched GASIFICATION NEWS. "The search for clean motor fuels derived from the Fischer-Tropsch process, combined with new power plants using integrated gasification combined c ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event to Auction World-Class Selection of Corvettes

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event to Auction World-Class Selection of Corvettes

PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 15, 2006--A total of 70 collector Corvettes will be auctioned at No Reserve during the Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach "World's Greatest Car Collector Event" at the South Florida Expo Center. Models ranging from 1950s NCRS Top Flight-winning convertibles to contemporary Corvette pace ca ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Motor Corporation Strengthens Executive Team

American Suzuki Motor Corporation Strengthens Executive Team

Automaker Adds Key Industry Personnel to Support Future Growth Plans BREA, Calif., March 15 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced the additions of Gene Brown and Chuck Halper to its talented executive management team. With more than five decades combined of industry knowledge and experience, Brown ... Continue reading

AIADA Report: New Production Models Unveiled in Geneva

AIADA Report: New Production Models Unveiled in Geneva

By Michelle KrebsAIADA contributing Editor GENEVA, Switzerland --- International automakers used the stage of the Geneva Motor Show like a spring fashion runway to introduce upcoming production models. Luxury and performance were the predominate style. After showing the concept version, BMW finally showed the productio ... Continue reading

AeroVironment's Raven Achieves Production, Operational Milestones

AeroVironment's Raven Achieves Production, Operational Milestones

MONROVIA, CA - March 14, 2006: AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) achieved a significant milestone recently in its production of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) systems. The Raven (RQ-11A), a manpackable SUAV used by the U.S. Army and Special Forces in the Global War on Terrorism since 2002, surpassed the 3,000th air vehicl ... Continue reading

National Survey Reveals Why Drivers Don't Use Turn Signals

National Survey Reveals Why Drivers Don't Use Turn Signals

Too Lazy - It Adds Excitement To Driving - Not Enough Time MERIDEN, Conn., March 15 -- A new national survey reveals that 57% of American drivers admit they don't use their turn signal when changing lanes, but what is most startling are the excuses drivers gave. According to Response Insurance, a national car insurer, ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Announces NASA Signs Agreement To Place Lithium Vehicles

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Announces NASA Signs Agreement To Place Lithium Vehicles

WASHINGTON & HOUSTON--March 15, 2006-- NASA Approves Press Release Outlining Hybrid Technologies/ NASA Partnership Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, are pleased to announce that they have entered in ... Continue reading

NISSAN DEVELOPS DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM

NISSAN DEVELOPS DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM

NISSAN DEVELOPS DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM -- Helps drivers control following distances -- TOKYO (March 15, 2006)¡ªIn its ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the development of Distance Control Assist System, an electronic system that helps drivers control the distan ... Continue reading

Adrian Lund is President IIHS

Adrian Lund is President IIHS

ARLINGTON, VA — Taking over from longtime president Brian O'Neill, Adrian Lund now is president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute. Before becoming president in January 2006, Dr. Lund held numerous positions at the Institutes. "Many people already are aware of ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Anderson starts 2006 with authority

KB Racing LLC: Anderson starts 2006 with authority

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net * *37th ANNUAL NHRA ACDELCO GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE RACEWAY - GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA MARCH 16-19, 2 ... Continue reading

Top Fuel points leader Troxel faces new challenges in Gainesville

Top Fuel points leader Troxel faces new challenges in Gainesville

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER MELANIE TROXEL FACES NEW CHALLENGES IN ... Continue reading

Defending Gainesville FC champ Bazemore looks to repeat

Defending Gainesville FC champ Bazemore looks to repeat

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DEFENDING GAINESVILLE CHAMPION BAZEMORE LOOKS TO REPEAT GAINE ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWSMAKERS: March 14, 2006

NHRA NEWSMAKERS: March 14, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * MELANIE TROXEL: With a win and a runner-up finish to open the 2006 season, the POWERade Series points leader in Top Fuel - the first woman to lead the Top Fuel standings after back-to-back events since Lori Johns in 1990 - is certainly e ... Continue reading

AutoZone / Kenny Wallace ATLANTA Pre-Race Report

AutoZone / Kenny Wallace ATLANTA Pre-Race Report

Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace ATLANTA 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 Nicorette 300 Atlanta ... Continue reading

Battle Begins: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge and Porsche Begin Chase For SPEED GT Title

Battle Begins: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge and Porsche Begin Chase For SPEED GT Title

For Immediate Release The Battle Begins: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge and Porsche Start Chase For 2006 SPEED GT Championship SEBRING, Fla. (March 14, 2006) - One manufacturer is the defending champion. One has won three of the last seven championships. One has more race wins than anyone else. One has never won a manufact ... Continue reading

DENSO Announces New Five-Year North American Environmental Action Plan

DENSO Announces New Five-Year North American Environmental Action Plan

New Policy Expands Environmental Activities SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 14 -- DENSO today announced its new five-year North American Environmental Action Plan. The plan takes effect in April at all DENSO group companies in North America and will serve as a roadmap for DENSO's North American environmental activities. "We r ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Line will be after his second consecutive win at Gainesville

KB Racing LLC: Line will be after his second consecutive win at Gainesville

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK* *JASON LINE - DRIVER * *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *37th ANNUAL NHRA ACDELCO GATORNATIONALS* *GAINESVILLE RACEWAY - GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA* ... Continue reading

Fw: For Immediate Release: Jason Martin - Rob Chaney

Fw: For Immediate Release: Jason Martin - Rob Chaney

Motorspeedway. On the opening night substitute driver Rob Chaney > qualified 15th and found himself on the bubble for the dash. Chaney, > would > finish 3rd in the second heat and by way of non qualifiers be on the pole > for the 2nd dash. At the drop of the green for the 6 lap dash Chaney > would > mash the loud pedal ... Continue reading

Rob Bunker - Sebring preview

Rob Bunker - Sebring preview

Rob Bunker continues to enhance his race performance with interesting training strategies. The Bridgewater, N.J., teenager has improved his vision to 20/10 with the help of a visual trainer. The techniques have been used successfully by elite athletes in baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, tennis and Olympic ... Continue reading

Oakland Native Attempts to Qualify for NASCAR Cup Race

Oakland Native Attempts to Qualify for NASCAR Cup Race

Oakland Native Attempts to Qualify for NASCAR Race This Weekend Oakland native and Skyline High School graduate Bill Lester will become the first African-American driver in 20 years to attempt to qualify for a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Lester, a regular on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ is Ready to Rebound and Wrestle Away a Gatornationals Win

NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ is Ready to Rebound and Wrestle Away a Gatornationals Win

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ is Ready to Rebound and Wrestle Away a Gatornationals Win ACDelco Cobalt crew aims for consecutive wins at their sponsor's events Sugar Hill, Ga., March 14, 2006 - Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team entered the 2006 NHRA POW ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Preps to Cement Status as Top Gator in Gainesville Swamp

NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Preps to Cement Status as Top Gator in Gainesville Swamp

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Preps to Cement Status as Top Gator in Gainesville Swamp Young GM Performance Parts GTO crew heads to Florida buoyed by Phoenix win Sugar Hill, Ga., March 14, 2006 - Warren Johnson has had a special relationship with Gainesville Raceway ... Continue reading

A Green Ride to the Red Carpet: Zipcar to Star at SF Asian Film Fest

A Green Ride to the Red Carpet: Zipcar to Star at SF Asian Film Fest

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14 -- This year, as attendees don their red carpet attire for the 24th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) the accessory of choice will have more zip than bling. For the first time, the SFIAAFF has turned to Zipcar, the nation's largest car sharing company, to ... Continue reading

Renault and Japanese Group NTN to Resume Talks

Renault and Japanese Group NTN to Resume Talks

Paris - March 15, 2006: Renault and NTN have decided to resume their talks regarding a partnership in the bearings business. Talks will be aiming at exploring the possibility for NTN, one of the leading global manufacturers of bearings, to use SNR Roulement, Renault’s subsidiary, as their center for future develo ... Continue reading

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