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Franchitti Drives To 4th-Place Finish In Klein Tools/Jim Beam Car

Franchitti Drives To 4th-Place Finish In Klein Tools/Jim Beam Car

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IRL Driver Paul Dana Dies After Crash in Practice

IRL Driver Paul Dana Dies After Crash in Practice

HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 26, 2006; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Paul Dana was an up-and-coming rookie driver living his dream, a former motorsports journalist who was hours away Sunday from beginning his most promising season yet. Then, before the green flag flew, something went terribly, inexplicably wron ... Continue reading

Weldon Wins Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead

Weldon Wins Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead

Courtesy IRL By Dave Lewandowski indycar.com HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 26, 2006 ; Mixed emotions hit Dan Wheldon like a ton of bricks as the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car was wheeled into Victory Circle. Naturally, he was happy with his victory in the Toyota Indy 300, but saddened by the news of the death of fellow ... Continue reading

Perris CRA Results

Perris CRA Results

USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 25, 2006 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.505, 2. Bobby Cody, 92, Sertich-16.622, 3. Mike Spencer, 44, Engstrom-16.712, 4. David Cardey, 59, Giardina-16.736, 5. ... Continue reading

Derhaag Motorsports top ten finish thwarted in pits

Derhaag Motorsports top ten finish thwarted in pits

Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Derhaag Motorsports top ten finish thwarted in pits Homestead, FL (March 25, 2006) ­ The Derhaag Motorsports team was on a path to pick up its first top ten of the 2006 season at the Grand Prix ... Continue reading

Herta Finishes 13th in XM Satellite Radio Car at Homestead-Miami

Herta Finishes 13th in XM Satellite Radio Car at Homestead-Miami

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Camara and Klein Deal with Disappointing Starts

Camara and Klein Deal with Disappointing Starts

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Bakersfield Focus Results

Bakersfield Focus Results

USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 25, 2005 - Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Carlson (#44 Carlson), 2. Jet Davison (#59 Davison), 3. Bobby Michnowicz (#21 Michnowicz), 4. Chris Veach (#63 Veach), 5. ... Continue reading

Bakersfield Midget Results

Bakersfield Midget Results

USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 25, 2005 - Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bradley Galedrige, 29, Galedrige-12.618; 2. Ryan Kaplan, 21, Kaplan-12.755; 3. Josh Wise, 88, McKenney-12.756; 4. Robby Flock, 19, Sala-12.886; 5. ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL FOOD 500 Official Results

NASCAR NEXTEL FOOD 500 Official Results

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Food City 500 Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, March 26, 2006 Average Running Position Sum of driver position on each lap - divided by the laps run in the race. Rank Car No. Driver Finish pos. Avg place 1 17 Matt Kenseth 3 2.508 2 20 Tony Stewart 12 2.678 3 24 Jeff Gordon 21 4.604 4 29 Kevin Harv ... Continue reading

Broken Driveshaft Ends Andretti's Debut at Homestead-Miami

Broken Driveshaft Ends Andretti's Debut at Homestead-Miami

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By John Heilig

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz E350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.7 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. TIRES: P245/45R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 15.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

New F-Force Supercharger Kit From PowerWorks Packs 150 Extra Horsepower into V-8 F-150 pickups

New F-Force Supercharger Kit From PowerWorks Packs 150 Extra Horsepower into V-8 F-150 pickups

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - March 26, 2006: PowerWorksTM, a brand of Novi, Mich.-based MAHLE Powertrain, today announced availability of its new F-Force™ supercharger kit for Ford’s F-150 full-size pickup trucks equipped with the 5.4 liter, three-valve V-8 engine. The new F-Force supercharger kit is available now fr ... Continue reading

Drivers Carpenter, Dana Hurt at Homestead

Drivers Carpenter, Dana Hurt at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 26, 2006; The AP reported that drivers Ed Carpenter and Paul Dana were injured in a crash Sunday morning during the warmup for the season-opening IRL IndyCar Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Carpenter, the stepson of IRL founder Tony George, spun and hit the wall moments after the practice ... Continue reading

Dexter Bean Heads To Rockford Looking To Triumph

Dexter Bean Heads To Rockford Looking To Triumph

Dexter Bean Heads To Rockford Looking To Triumph WESTBY, Wisconsin (March 26, 2006) - - Avid late model competitor Dexter Bean will head to the first event on the Wisconsin Challenge Series schedule April 1-2 from Rockford Speedway. Dexter is looking to fool the rest of the competition by dominating the race in his fam ... Continue reading

American Le Mans - The Collection

American Le Mans - The Collection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New For 2006 - American Le Mans Series World Class Collectibles - The Collection New collectibles to debut at Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Creative Communications Group has launched an online store with the American Le Mans Series - The Collection at http:// www.americanlemanscollection.com to coi ... Continue reading

Michigan Community College To Start Classes on Hybrid Vehicle Repair

Michigan Community College To Start Classes on Hybrid Vehicle Repair

Washington DC March 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan, plans to debut two, 16-week hybrid repair courses for its 950 students during the 2006-07 school year. The college received a 3-year, $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation in order to cove ... Continue reading

EPA Goes Easy On Diesels

EPA Goes Easy On Diesels

Washington DC March 24, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Environmental Protection Agency will go easy on particular emission standards for diesel cars in an effort to increase the presence of diesels on the road. According to The Wall Street Journal, "The EPA said that over time, the new standards will be b ... Continue reading

Re: New RV product Expandable Shower Curtain

Re: New RV product Expandable Shower Curtain

I am the inventor of a great new RV product. It is the best thing to hit RVing since wheels. Thought you may want to carry this new product on your website and in your store. It can be ordered from Thetford Corporation in Ann Arbor, Michigan at www.thetford.com, although it is not available online yet as their web site ... Continue reading

Local Students Training for the L.A. Marathon and Acura L.A. Bike Tour Prove that Dedication and Commitment Pay-Off

Local Students Training for the L.A. Marathon and Acura L.A. Bike Tour Prove that Dedication and Commitment Pay-Off

LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- Eighty local middle and high school students from Students Run L.A. (SRLA) and Youth Educational Sports-Police Activities League (YES-PAL) gathered at Exposition Park today for a motivational rally in preparation for two of the biggest athletic events in the city -- the Los Angeles Marathon pres ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE FOR SPRINTS ON DIRT

PRESS RELEASE FOR SPRINTS ON DIRT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JASON FAUSEY jason@sprintsondirt.com Engine Pro ASCS Sprints On Dirt presented by Victor Reinz GIBSONBURG, OH VICTOR REINZ AND ENGINE PRO TEAMUP TO SPONSOR ASCS SPRINTS ON DIRT From Jason Fausey: GIBSONBURG, Ohio -- ASCS Sprints On Dirt is pleased to announce that Victor Reinz will be joi ... Continue reading

Drive4USA news - Casey Neal

Drive4USA news - Casey Neal

Contact: Mackey Marketing Group 770/423-9593 Phone mmgatl@msn.com Email For Immediate Release Drive4USA Announces Casey Neal Selected as 2006 Drive4USA driver Atlanta, GA: Drive4USA announces its official support for 2005 Red Bull World Driver Search Finalist, Casey Neal. Drive4USA will be displayed as a major sponsor ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Credit to Present Credit University in New York and London

Ford Motor Credit to Present Credit University in New York and London

DEARBORN, Mich., March 13 -- Ford Motor Credit Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer K.R. Kent will review the company's operations with equity and fixed income analysts in New York and London. Both presentations will include a review of material from Ford Motor Credit's annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ende ... Continue reading

Paul Radkoski Joins Tower Automotive As Senior Vice President, Global Purchasing

Paul Radkoski Joins Tower Automotive As Senior Vice President, Global Purchasing

NOVI, Mich., March 13 -- Tower Automotive, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TWRAQ) announced Paul Radkoski (46) has joined the company as senior vice president, global purchasing. Based at the corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich., he will be a member of the company's senior leadership team reporting directly to Kathleen Ligocki, pr ... Continue reading

PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: Port Security/Housing Market

PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: Port Security/Housing Market

ROUND-UP Port Security (continued, 1 expert) Housing Market (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Automotive: Auto Industry Facing New Struggles 2. Business: Save Money by Conducting a Treasure Hunt of Existing IT Assets 3. Business: Concern About AT&T-Bellsouth Merger 4. Careers: Purpose Powers Our Careers 5. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conferences

Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conferences

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 13 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that several company executives will present at the Stephens 2006 Consumer Conference and at the Bank of America Consumer Conference. The Company's presentation at the Stephens conference will be at 1:30 p.m. on March 14, ... Continue reading

Moldflow Ships Industry's First 155-Zone Altanium Mold Mount Hot Runner Control; Patented technology saves floor space and eliminates connecting cables

Moldflow Ships Industry's First 155-Zone Altanium Mold Mount Hot Runner Control; Patented technology saves floor space and eliminates connecting cables

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--March 13, 2006--Moldflow Corporation , the leading global provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced the shipping of a 155-zone Altanium(R) mold mount hot runner control, believed to be a technological first. The innovative technolo ... Continue reading

Revised Date for Patriot Motorcycle CEO Interview with Meet The CEO(TM)

Revised Date for Patriot Motorcycle CEO Interview with Meet The CEO(TM)

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--March 13, 2006--Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (PINK SHEETS: PMCY) parent company of Patriot Motorcycle Corporation, today announced that Michel Attias' interview with Meet The CEO(TM), ('MTC') originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th, will now take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 4 p.m. E ... Continue reading

Timken Receives Supplier Quality Award From Renault

Timken Receives Supplier Quality Award From Renault

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The Timken Company has been honored with a Supplier Quality Award by Renault, a leading European auto manufacturer. One of only three companies to receive the award, Timken was selected from among more than 600 Renault parts suppliers worldwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991 ... Continue reading

21st Century Insurance Announces Departure of CFO Lawrence Bascom

21st Century Insurance Announces Departure of CFO Lawrence Bascom

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--March 13, 2006--21st Century Insurance announced today that it has given notice terminating the employment of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lawrence Bascom, effective April 7, 2006. The notice cited differences in management styles. 21st will immediately begin its search for ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Announces Exercise by Initial Purchasers of Option to Purchase Additional $40 Million Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026

ArvinMeritor Announces Exercise by Initial Purchasers of Option to Purchase Additional $40 Million Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026

TROY, Mich., March 13 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that the initial purchasers in the company's previously announced private offering of $260 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625 percent convertible senior unsecured notes due 2026 have exercised in full their option to acquire up to $40 million addition ... Continue reading

Carbo Tech Composites sceglie FiberSIM® di

Carbo Tech Composites sceglie FiberSIM® di

Business Editors WALTHAM, Mass., Stati Uniti--13 Marzo 2006--VISTAGY, Inc., lo sviluppatore di software ingegneristico che fornisce funzionalità di progettazione specialistiche per i sistemi CAD/PDM/PLM commerciali, ha annunciato oggi che Carbo Tech Composites, società manifatturiera leader specializzata in prodotti ... Continue reading

CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM GAINESVILLE ADVANCE

CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM GAINESVILLE ADVANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com On-site race weekend: Andy Lieb , (847) 567-5751 (cell) CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM GAIN ... Continue reading

KUMHO-American Le Mans Series news release

KUMHO-American Le Mans Series news release

attached... Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. 319 NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is ... Continue reading

LCC International Solidifies New Strategy; Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Results

LCC International Solidifies New Strategy; Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Results

MCLEAN, Va.--March 13, 2006--LCC International, Inc., a global leader in wireless voice and data turnkey technical consulting services, today announced a shift in strategy to focus the company's domestic sales and business development efforts on its high-end technical consulting, engineering, and its new network optimi ... Continue reading

March 14 Golden Mile Helps Kick Off WalkAmerica

March 14 Golden Mile Helps Kick Off WalkAmerica

UAW and Big Three Announce Joint Efforts to Support WalkAmerica at Press Conference. Local Celebrities, Corporate Leaders and Student-Athletes to be Recognized WHAT: United Auto Workers, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors announce joint efforts to support WalkAmerica at a press conference being held ... Continue reading

Oki Electric Launches Display Controllers to Be Used in Middle / Small LCD TVs Including In-vehicle Models; Conforms With the Three World Standards and Integrates Necessary Video Signal Processing Functions Onto a Single Chip

Oki Electric Launches Display Controllers to Be Used in Middle / Small LCD TVs Including In-vehicle Models; Conforms With the Three World Standards and Integrates Necessary Video Signal Processing Functions Onto a Single Chip

TOKYO--March 14, 2006--Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced the launch of ML86V8208, a chip that integrates all necessary video signals into a single chip and conforms to the three world standards for video signals. This chip includes a video decoder, scaling functions for small and mid-sized LC ... Continue reading

TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM GAINESVILLE ADVANCE

TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM GAINESVILLE ADVANCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com On-site race weekend: Andy Lieb, (847) 567-5751 (cell) TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Funny Car Champion - Q POWER NITR ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Affirms Second-Quarter Earnings Guidance at Higher End of Forecasted Range

ArvinMeritor Affirms Second-Quarter Earnings Guidance at Higher End of Forecasted Range

TROY, Mich., March 14 -- Today at Citigroup's Small & Mid-Cap Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., ArvinMeritor, Inc.'s Chairman, CEO and President Chip McClure, and Senior Vice President and CFO Jim Donlon, told investors the company expects earnings per share from continuing operations, before special items, for the second ... Continue reading

Ashton Gray Racing Forgoes Atlanta; Eyes Nashville

Ashton Gray Racing Forgoes Atlanta; Eyes Nashville

Ashton Gray Racing Forgoes Atlanta; Eyes Nashville COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (March 14, 2006) - - Ashton Gray Racing a brand new NASCAR Busch Series was supposed to debut this weekend in the Nicorette 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but team officials have elected to skip this weekend ’s event focusing their efforts ... Continue reading

Budget Quiets the Query 'Are We There Yet?'

Budget Quiets the Query 'Are We There Yet?'

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 14 -- Just in time for spring break, Budget is joining forces with National Geographic Kids to offer parents a fun way to educate kids and keep them entertained on road trips. Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that from now through May 19, 2006, customers who rent any vehicle for at ... Continue reading

IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Michelin - Sebring preview

IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge presented by Michelin - Sebring preview

News release attached. Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. 319 NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain informati ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Certified EPA-Estimated Mileage Figures for GS 450h Luxury Performance Gas/Electric Hybrid Sedan

Lexus Announces Certified EPA-Estimated Mileage Figures for GS 450h Luxury Performance Gas/Electric Hybrid Sedan

TORRANCE, Calif., March 17 -- Lexus today announced the certified EPA-estimated mileage figures for the GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan. The GS 450h has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 26 miles-per-gallon (mpg), with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/28 mpg highway. W ... Continue reading

Guy Cosmo - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Guy Cosmo - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Guy Cosmo Set For 2006 American Le Mans LMP2 Championship Run Road racing standout, Guy Cosmo, announced he is competing for the 2006 LMP2 Championship in the American Le Mans Series, returning with the BK Motorsport Team and Mazda North America. "I'm excited about returning to the American Le Mans Series," said Guy. " ... Continue reading

Medialink: Tiger Woods Aims for Third Car Giveaway at the Bay Hill Invitational

Medialink: Tiger Woods Aims for Third Car Giveaway at the Bay Hill Invitational

--Tiger Woods is back in action at this week's Bay Hill Invitational. If Tiger wins, one of his lucky fans will win a free car. A new contest is giving away a car autographed and driven by Woods after every one of 15 promotional tournaments in the "Tiger Wins, You Could Win" sweepstakes where Tiger emerges victorious. ... Continue reading

VANDERGRIFF ENDS FRIDAY IN 10th POSITION

VANDERGRIFF ENDS FRIDAY IN 10th POSITION

2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 AC DELCO NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE RACEWAY GAINESVILLE, FLA. Race Date: MARCH 16-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANDERGRIFF ENDS FRIDAY IN 10th POSITION GAINESVILLE, Fla., (March 17, 2006)- Bob Vandergriff, Jr., driver of the UPS Top Fuel dragster, is excited ab ... Continue reading

Dive Into Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios

Dive Into Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios

Judith Ripka and Mercedes-Benz Bring L.A. Luxuries to Life With Pool Jewels LOS ANGELES, March 20 -- On Sunday, March 19th, Judith Ripka, Official Jewelry Designer of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios joined with title sponsor Mercedes-Benz to dive into fashion week with Pool Jewels, a party celebrating ev ... Continue reading

The Number of Sales in the Chinese Automotive Industry Reached 2,256,511 Cars, an Increase of 25.05% on the Previous Year

The Number of Sales in the Chinese Automotive Industry Reached 2,256,511 Cars, an Increase of 25.05% on the Previous Year

DUBLIN, Ireland--March 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34561) has announced the addition of China's Automotive Engine Electronics Industry Study, 2005-2006 to their offering. Compared to the 2004 sluggish situation, the Chinese domestic automotive market grew steadily in 2005. ... Continue reading

Volvo Becomes Major Shareholder in Nissan Diesel

Volvo Becomes Major Shareholder in Nissan Diesel

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 20, 2006--AB Volvo has today acquired 40 million common shares, corresponding to 13% of the shares, in the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel from Nissan Motor, with an option to acquire the remaining 6% of the shares from Nissan Motor within four years. The purchase price is approx SEK ... Continue reading

Analysis By CSM Worldwide: The Sky is Not Falling -- Majority of Auto Suppliers Are Healthy

Analysis By CSM Worldwide: The Sky is Not Falling -- Majority of Auto Suppliers Are Healthy

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 21 -- Despite continual reports about financially troubled North American automotive suppliers, an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide shows that three out of four suppliers are in good financial shape. During a recent CSM Financial Outlook client briefing for sup ... Continue reading

CARFAX Creates Anytime, Anywhere Dealer Solution

CARFAX Creates Anytime, Anywhere Dealer Solution

Good morning! The attached announcement details the new partnerships Carfax has formed with First Look and GigglePop.com. Both companies have integrated Carfax Vehicle History Reports into their dealer inventory management software, making it easier for dealers to access vehicle history information and do it from almos ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon / Advance Auto Parts Race Team - Gainesville Results

Cruz Pedregon / Advance Auto Parts Race Team - Gainesville Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TEAM REACH FUNNY CAR QUARTERFINALS IN GAINESVIL ... Continue reading

Experts Available to Discuss Energy-Saving Investments and Tax Credits

Experts Available to Discuss Energy-Saving Investments and Tax Credits

--ExpertSource: TOPIC: Taxpayers who invest in energy-saving home improvements or purchase a hybrid vehicle in 2006 will receive new tax credits, according to an article by The Associated Press. Homeowners who opt for solar water heaters or rooftop solar panels may receive a credit of up to $2,000 per system. Taxpayers ... Continue reading

Heil Trailer Renews Contract with First Index, Inc.; Heil Trailer Continues to Use First Index to Identify Domestic and Low Cost Country Suppliers

Heil Trailer Renews Contract with First Index, Inc.; Heil Trailer Continues to Use First Index to Identify Domestic and Low Cost Country Suppliers

WHIPPANY, N.J.--March 21, 2006--Heil Trailer International, the leading producer of tank trailers, has extended their agreement with First Index, Inc. Heil Trailer uses First Index's RFQ Tools and Supplier Network to accelerate their process of identifying qualified metal fabrication suppliers. In addition to Heil Trai ... Continue reading

Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Fact Sheet

Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Fact Sheet

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Medialink: DaimlerChrysler: Lawyers Faking Their Case and Getting Away With it

Medialink: DaimlerChrysler: Lawyers Faking Their Case and Getting Away With it

--In a lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler, attorneys Andrew Toscano and Robert "Trey" Wilson III were exposed by DaimlerChrysler for filing a lawsuit involving evidence tampering, witness tampering, and perjury. Today, both are still practicing law in their home state of Texas. DaimlerChrysler's Steven Hantler is calling ... Continue reading

NYSE 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Fact Sheet

NYSE 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Fact Sheet

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Resend with Photo: Compac Corporation names George Chu vice president of operations

Resend with Photo: Compac Corporation names George Chu vice president of operations

Good morning, New Jersey company, Compac Corporation ­ a global leader in providing custom solutions in coating, laminating and converting flexible substrates ­ has named George Chu as vice president of operations. Attached is information regarding Chu¹s responsibilities within this role, his previous experience and ... Continue reading

Circle Track Wrap-Up

Circle Track Wrap-Up

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) CIRCLE TRACK WEEKEND WRAP-UP NASCAR in Atlanta, NST in Cali Moorpark, Calif. - (March 21, 2006) NASCAR’s three premiere series head ... Continue reading

Super products(HID Lamps)

Super products(HID Lamps)

Dear Sir/Madam, Have a nice day! Hello, Today, i introduce new products to you. The HID Lamps. HID Lighting System HID Lamp stands for High Intensity Discharge Lamp.The HID Lamp is a system that produces light by putting xenon gas and metal halide salts into the light emitting tube installed inside the HID Lamp.The ele ... Continue reading

Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 2.0 - to Be Displayed at the 2006 New York International Auto Show

Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 2.0 - to Be Displayed at the 2006 New York International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., March 22 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the second limited-production Scion for 2006, the tC Release Series 2.0 (tC R.S. 2.0), hits dealer showrooms beginning in mid-April. The 2006 tC Release Series 2.0 will come in a brilliant Blue Blitz Mica. This limited editio ... Continue reading

Clorox CEO's Health Improving

Clorox CEO's Health Improving

OAKLAND, Calif.--March 22, 2006--The Clorox Company (PCX:CLX) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston's condition is improving following a heart attack on March 1. "We are extremely pleased to inform you that Jerry's condition is improving," said Robert W. Matschullat, inter ... Continue reading

David Stremme Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Bristol Race Advance

David Stremme Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Bristol Race Advance

CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Food City 500-Bristol Motor Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Sizzling Steaks: David Stremme will be appearing at the local Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon on ... Continue reading

Speedemissions Seeks to Reduce Emissions and Improve Gas Mileage

Speedemissions Seeks to Reduce Emissions and Improve Gas Mileage

ATLANTA--March 22, 2006--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing/safety inspections company with 35 testing stations in Atlanta, Houston and Salt Lake City, announced that it has signed an agreement with Tadger Group International of Canada to become the first emissions test ... Continue reading

Supply and Demand Chain Executive Names RedPrairie's Henrik Bloch 2006 Provider Pro to Know

Supply and Demand Chain Executive Names RedPrairie's Henrik Bloch 2006 Provider Pro to Know

MILWAUKEE--March 22, 2006--RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enables business process transformation announced today that Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine has named RedPrairie employee, Henrik Bloch as a 2006 "Provider Pro to Know". Bloch, the director of product ... Continue reading

Eric Howard Joins Bank of America Auto Team in Virginia

Eric Howard Joins Bank of America Auto Team in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va., March 22 -- Bank of America announced today that Eric Howard has joined the bank as a Dealer Financial Services client manager serving automobile dealers in Virginia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO-b ) In his new role, Howard represents a team of financial, product and ind ... Continue reading

Kawasaki Expands Use of Click Commerce Solution Worldwide; Leading Powersports Equipment Manufacturer Intends to Increase Sales of Kawasaki Accessories Around the World

Kawasaki Expands Use of Click Commerce Solution Worldwide; Leading Powersports Equipment Manufacturer Intends to Increase Sales of Kawasaki Accessories Around the World

CHICAGO--March 22, 2006--Click Commerce, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions, announced that Kawasaki Motors Corp. expanded its use of the Click Commerce Demand Chain Management solution to include its worldwide distribution network. Kawasaki launched its e-commerce site, powered by ... Continue reading

Microsoft, General Electric and Exxon Mobil Rated Highest Among Analysts

Microsoft, General Electric and Exxon Mobil Rated Highest Among Analysts

General Motors Given Lowest Rating AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 21 -- General Electric, Microsoft and Exxon Mobil stocks are currently generating the most confidence among analysts. This is according to a poll held by research office Marketadvices.com. Staying away from General Motors, Merck & Co and Coca-Cola sto ... Continue reading

Scania at Fuel Conference in London: Ethanol the Best Alternative Fuel for Urban Transport

Scania at Fuel Conference in London: Ethanol the Best Alternative Fuel for Urban Transport

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 22, 2006--"During fifteen years using Scania ethanol buses, Stockholm Public Transport has achieved impressive environmental gains," said Scania's (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) Urban Johansson in conjunction with a high-level BioEthanol conference in London today. Urban Johansson, Senior Vice President ... Continue reading

Xinhua Far East Downgrades Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd to BBB- Issuer Rating, the Rating Outlook Changed from Stable to Negative

Xinhua Far East Downgrades Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd to BBB- Issuer Rating, the Rating Outlook Changed from Stable to Negative

HONG KONG, March 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Xinhua Far East China Ratings today downgraded Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd ("CBA" or "the Company", HK1114; NYSE: CBA) from BBB+ to BBB- domestic currency issuer credit rating. The rating outlook is also changed from stable to negative. The downgrade reflects Xinh ... Continue reading

Mattman to Expand Manufacturing Facility Due to Increased Customer Orders; Mattman Sees Unprecedented Increases in Orders and Deliveries

Mattman to Expand Manufacturing Facility Due to Increased Customer Orders; Mattman Sees Unprecedented Increases in Orders and Deliveries

SAN MARCOS, Calif.--March 22, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it is expanding its manufacturing facility to increase production due to the Company's continued growth. Backlog for the Company is now one year, and orders continue to flow in as the Departme ... Continue reading

Ford's Anne Stevens and Chamber's Dick Blouse to be Honored at MSED May 5 Black-Tie Gala

Ford's Anne Stevens and Chamber's Dick Blouse to be Honored at MSED May 5 Black-Tie Gala

TROY, Mich., March 22 -- Anne Stevens, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Americas for Ford Motor Company, and Richard E. Blouse Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, will each receive the "Executive Leadership Award" from the Marketing & Sales Executives o ... Continue reading

Meet The CEO(TM) Interviews Patriot Motorcycle CEO Mr. Michel Attias

Meet The CEO(TM) Interviews Patriot Motorcycle CEO Mr. Michel Attias

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--March 22, 2006--Meet The CEO(TM) ('MTC') today announced the release of its March 21st interview with Patriot Motor Corporation (PINK SHEETS: PMCY), parent company of Patriot Motorcycle Corporation, CEO Michel Attias. The interview, conducted by MTC's Jennifer Gardiner and accessible at www.meetth ... Continue reading

Meet The CEO(TM) Interviews Patriot Motorcycle CEO Mr. Michel Attias

Meet The CEO(TM) Interviews Patriot Motorcycle CEO Mr. Michel Attias

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--March 22, 2006--Meet The CEO(TM) ('MTC') today announced the release of its March 21st interview with Patriot Motor Corporation (PINK SHEETS: PMCY), parent company of Patriot Motorcycle Corporation, CEO Michel Attias. The interview, conducted by MTC's Jennifer Gardiner and accessible at www.meetth ... Continue reading

Mentor Graphics Announces Expanded Availability of VeSys Electrical Series

Mentor Graphics Announces Expanded Availability of VeSys Electrical Series

INDIANAPOLIS--March 22, 2006--Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced North American availability of its VeSys Electrical Series suite of software applications for the design, analysis, manufacture and service of electrical wiring systems for specialist vehicles. Typical applications include competition cars, agric ... Continue reading

More 2008 Mercedes C-Class Spy Photos

More 2008 Mercedes C-Class Spy Photos

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 22, 2006 at 9:05 AM CST Just when you thought you'd had your fill of 2008 Mercedes C-Class spy shots, we've got even more to wet your appetite for Mercedes' latest sport sedan. Thanks to a reader by the name of mav737, the boys over at JESMB.de have revealed a few more details o ... Continue reading

Terion Adds to Its Intellectual Property Portfolio with Newly Issued Cargo Sensor Patent

Terion Adds to Its Intellectual Property Portfolio with Newly Issued Cargo Sensor Patent

PLANO, Texas--March 22, 2006--Terion, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the company a new patent covering the FleetView Cargo Sensor. Terion's Cargo Sensor is unique in its ability to detect cargo as small as a 4x4x4 pallet throughout the entire length of the trailer. Comp ... Continue reading

ADESA, Inc. Acquires ABC's South Tampa Auction

ADESA, Inc. Acquires ABC's South Tampa Auction

ADESA Sarasota expands North American used vehicle auction footprint to 54 CARMEL, Ind., March 22 -- ADESA, Inc. announced today it has acquired ABC's South Tampa used vehicle auction serving western and central Florida. ADESA's acquisition strengthens the company's market presence in the vibrant Tampa-St. Petersburg a ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Supplies High-Flow Air Pump to Porsche

BorgWarner Supplies High-Flow Air Pump to Porsche

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 22 -- The first production of BorgWarner's high-flow air pump, which provides a 30-percent increase in air flow over previous-generation air pumps, is supplying the Porsche 997 Turbo 900T3 3.6-liter engine. "Automakers all over the world are seeking to meet more stringent requirements for fue ... Continue reading

DRISSI & GENTILOZZI LOOK FORWARD TO THE MIAMI HEAT

DRISSI & GENTILOZZI LOOK FORWARD TO THE MIAMI HEAT

DRISSI & GENTILOZZI LOOK FORWARD TO THE MIAMI HEAT EAST LANSING, Mich, (March 22, 2006) After using Mexico City as a test to become familiar with the No. 50 Nacho Libre the Movie Ford Crawford, the Rocketsports duo of Tomy Drissi and Paul Gentilozzi head to the Miami-Homestead Speedway to continue the development of th ... Continue reading

GEICO Names Public Service Award Winners for Their Outstanding Community Leadership

GEICO Names Public Service Award Winners for Their Outstanding Community Leadership

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- GEICO Senior Vice President William Roberts will lead the recognition ceremony for the five winners of the company's Public Service Awards for 2005 on Monday, April 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C. This is the 26th year that the company has honored federal employees ... Continue reading

GS610(TM) Enters Australian Market; MSEP Confirms Purchase by Martini Racing

GS610(TM) Enters Australian Market; MSEP Confirms Purchase by Martini Racing

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 22, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announces today GS610(TM) high performance brake fluid has been purchased by Martini Racing, an Australian based racing performance company. David Keaveney, President and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, Inc. said, "Martini Racing, an Australian base ... Continue reading

HARC Publishes Fuel Cell Industry Assessment Report

HARC Publishes Fuel Cell Industry Assessment Report

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--March 22, 2006--The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) has published its annual Fuel Cell Industry Assessment Report. Available for purchase through the center (http://www.harc.edu/fuelcell), the report provides summaries of the commercial activities of 110 key fuel cell stack developers and ... Continue reading

Heavy Machinery Auction Realizes $420,000 to the Internet -- Facilitated by Ableauctions and NAALive

Heavy Machinery Auction Realizes $420,000 to the Internet -- Facilitated by Ableauctions and NAALive

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.--March 22, 2006--Ableauctions.com (AMEX:AAC) announced today that the Stephen Passy Auction held February 25, 2006, sold approximately $420,000 to the Internet. Highlights from the auction include the following sales: Caterpillar 627B Push Pull Motor Scraper $55,000 1998 CMI/TEREX PRT525 Solid Ru ... Continue reading

Ice Cube Rides on Spike TV!

Ice Cube Rides on Spike TV!

Actor/Recording Artist To Host And Perform At Spike TV's AutoRox The Only Nationally Televised Auto Awards Show To Be Telecast April 18 at 10:00pm ET/PT Star Studded Event To Be Taped At the Fremont Experience in Las Vegas NEW YORK, March 22 -- Acclaimed actor and musician, Ice Cube, will host and perform at Spike TV's ... Continue reading

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. Announces 2005 Unaudited Earnings and the Fourth Quarter Bondholders Conference Call

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. Announces 2005 Unaudited Earnings and the Fourth Quarter Bondholders Conference Call

HOUSTON--March 22, 2006--J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., which owns and operates primarily transportation related manufacturing businesses including Morgan Corporation, Morgan Olson Corporation, Truck Accessories Group, Inc., and the Specialty Manufacturing Division, released unaudited revenues and earnings for the three ... Continue reading

Matrix System Featured on Fox 2 News

Matrix System Featured on Fox 2 News

Contact: Rosie Dusseau, Marketing 248.668.8135 ext. 2228, rmdusseau@matrixsystem.com MATRIX SYSTEM(r) AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES FEATURED ON DETROIT'S FOX 2 DURING AUTORAMA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Walled Lake, MI - March 22, 2006 - Matrix System Automotive Finishes was featured on Detroit's Fox 2 News as part of a Problem Sol ... Continue reading

Rockford Corporation Schedules 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results Conference Call

Rockford Corporation Schedules 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results Conference Call

TEMPE, Ariz., March 22 -- Rockford Corporation has scheduled its conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results for Thursday, March 23, 2006. The call will be held at 4:30 PM EST and will be available either through telephone dial in or audio webcast. Please access the call or webcast at ... Continue reading

Ultimate Electronics Introduces the New Ultimate Ride(TM) Mobile Installation Brand; Company Gets Consumers Tuned-in with the Latest in Car Audio and Mobile Entertainment

Ultimate Electronics Introduces the New Ultimate Ride(TM) Mobile Installation Brand; Company Gets Consumers Tuned-in with the Latest in Car Audio and Mobile Entertainment

THORNTON, Colo.--March 22, 2006--Ultimate Electronics, the leader in home and car entertainment, introduces Ultimate Ride(TM), the company's new mobile installation brand. Ultimate Ride allows consumers to create a unique mobile experience and fit more power and entertainment in their vehicles than ever thought possibl ... Continue reading

Vehicle Safety Resource

Vehicle Safety Resource

Hi Ed I would like to inform you of a vehicle safety information resource you may not be aware of. My non-profit organization helps consumers find the safest vehicles by ranking all vehicles using a Risk Index. Identifying the safest vehicles is quite difficult, since many auto manufacturers are hyping safety, leaving ... Continue reading

Air News Release: National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants

Air News Release: National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants

News for Release: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 22, 2006) Recent news reports of an analysis of EPA data have generated significant interest in tox ... Continue reading

DealerTrack Reaches Milestone of 100 Million Credit Applications Processed In Its Network

DealerTrack Reaches Milestone of 100 Million Credit Applications Processed In Its Network

High Transaction Volume Continues as DealerTrack Becomes the Leading End-to-End Sales and Finance Platform LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 22 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that over 100 million credit applications have now been processed on the DealerTrack platform. Connecting more than 21,000 dealers with ov ... Continue reading

EPA News Brief: Participation Sought at EPA Lead Proposal Public Meetings

EPA News Brief: Participation Sought at EPA Lead Proposal Public Meetings

*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, March 22, 2006) *Participation Sought at EPA Lead Proposal Public Meetings *Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov EPA is encouraging public participation and comm ... Continue reading

Furniture Row(R) Racing Launches New Site

Furniture Row(R) Racing Launches New Site

DENVER, March 22 -- Furniture Row(R) Companies, owner and sponsor of Furniture Row(R) Racing has announced a new redesign of the official team website, located at www.FurnitureRowRacing.com. The new and improved site will take #78 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup fans through the inner workings of the Furniture Row(R) Racing program. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Securities Suit Dismissed in Federal Court

Goodyear Securities Suit Dismissed in Federal Court

AKRON, Ohio, March 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that United States District Court Judge John Adams has ordered the dismissal of the class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud filed against the company and certain of its current and former officers. The suit relates to Goodyear's previous ... Continue reading

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Year 2005 Earnings Results

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Year 2005 Earnings Results

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 22 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF) today reported operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, was $2.9 million as compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2004. Net income for the year ended Decem ... Continue reading

Malcolm Smith Motorsports Wins High-Tech Victory in Fight against Scrap Metal Theft

Malcolm Smith Motorsports Wins High-Tech Victory in Fight against Scrap Metal Theft

RIVERSIDE, Calif.--March 22, 2006--On the heels of the Press-Enterprise's recent report on rampant scrap metal theft ("Metal Thefts a Steal as Material is Easily Taken, Easily Sold" -- Feb. 27, 2006) comes a story of the triumph of security technology over wanton thievery. Last week, Riverside police officers apprehend ... Continue reading

News Advisory: U.S., Mexico to Cooperate on Capture and Use of Methane

News Advisory: U.S., Mexico to Cooperate on Capture and Use of Methane

**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 *U.S.**, **Mexico** to Cooperate on Capture and Use of Methane* **Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov** * * (Washington, D.C.* - *March 22, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Agency for International Deve ... Continue reading

News From USW: Continental Tire Threatens to Slash Retiree Benefits; Company's Announcement Interrupts Talks With Steelworkers

News From USW: Continental Tire Threatens to Slash Retiree Benefits; Company's Announcement Interrupts Talks With Steelworkers

PITTSBURGH--March 22, 2006--Continental Tire of North America (CTNA) disrupted negotiations today with the United Steelworkers (USW) by unexpectedly announcing that it may alter benefits for its retirees. The company, in a letter to USW executive vice president Ron Hoover and in meetings today, asserted that the compan ... Continue reading

News Release: EPA Continues Efforts to Understand Effects of Ozone on Human Health and the Environment

News Release: EPA Continues Efforts to Understand Effects of Ozone on Human Health and the Environment

News for Release: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Continues Efforts to Understand Effects of Ozone on Human Health and the Environment _Ozone Air Quality Criteria Document Released_* Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202) 564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov [ mailto:ackerman.suzanne@ ... Continue reading

Press Release: TEN and eTool Developers Create Consumer Intelligence Platform

Press Release: TEN and eTool Developers Create Consumer Intelligence Platform

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Sanchez, Vice President 951-371-8366 X26 dan@tenmagazines.com TEN MAGAZINEST AND eTOOL DEVELOPERS TO CREATE A NEW CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM CORONA, CA - The Enthusiast Network is working with eTool Developers to provide a Consumer Intelligence Program, allowing part ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Sales for the Fiat Group Totaled EUR 46,544 Million, an Increase of 2% over the Previous Fiscal

Research and Markets: Sales for the Fiat Group Totaled EUR 46,544 Million, an Increase of 2% over the Previous Fiscal

DUBLIN, Ireland--March 22, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34619) has announced the addition of Fiat SpA 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering Fiat SpA, headquartered at Turin, Italy, is a large industrial group, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sales of cars, t ... Continue reading

Valeo Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting Notice

Valeo Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting Notice

PARIS, March 22 -- The Valeo Board of Directors, which met today, has called the Combined Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). Given the changes in quorum rules, the AGM will most likely be held on first notice on May 17, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Paris Expo CNIT La Defense, 2 place de la Defense 92053 Paris La Defens ... Continue reading

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Announces Promotion of Two Executives

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Announces Promotion of Two Executives

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 22 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF) today announced that, effective April 1, 2006, its Board of Directors has promoted Mark J. Morrison to President of the Company. Mark E. Schwarz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hallmark, previously held the additional title of Presiden ... Continue reading

Multimedia News Release - ArvinMeritor Awarded DaimlerChrysler U.S. 2007 Heavy-Duty Exhaust Emissions Device Packaging Business

Multimedia News Release - ArvinMeritor Awarded DaimlerChrysler U.S. 2007 Heavy-Duty Exhaust Emissions Device Packaging Business

TROY, Mich., March 22 -- ArvinMeritor announced today that its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) group has been awarded the supply of 100 percent of the exhaust aftertreatment device packaging for DaimlerChrysler's heavy-duty engines for the U.S. market in 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINL ... Continue reading

Wimmer Ready for Some Short Trackin’ at Bristol

Wimmer Ready for Some Short Trackin’ at Bristol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Wimmer Ready for Some Short Trackin’ at Bristol Eddyville, Ky. – 03/22/2006 – Growing up around the short tracks of Wisconsin, Chris Wimmer is looking forward to wheeling his #23 Keith Coleman Ra ... Continue reading

Sealy Shifts Into High Gear with Sponsorship of Champ Race Car Driver Alan Sciuto

Sealy Shifts Into High Gear with Sponsorship of Champ Race Car Driver Alan Sciuto

17 Year-old Sciuto to Drive Sealy Champ Car in 7 Races ARCHDALE, N.C., March 23 -- Sealy, the leading bedding manufacturer, announced today it is aligning itself with one of America's most promising young racers, by sponsoring Atlantic Championship driver Alan Sciuto. Seventeen year-old Sciuto, a rising star of open-wh ... Continue reading

USAC Release - PIERCE STRONGEST AGAIN IN THURSDAY'S SILVER CROWN HOMESTEAD TEST

USAC Release - PIERCE STRONGEST AGAIN IN THURSDAY'S SILVER CROWN HOMESTEAD TEST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 23, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN PIERCE STRONGEST AGAIN IN THURSDAY'S SILVER CROWN HOMESTEAD TEST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – For the second straight afternoon, Aaron Pierce set the fastest time for the Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering during Thursday's test at the Homest ... Continue reading

HID xenon lamp from CEBT

HID xenon lamp from CEBT

Dear Sir or Madam: How are you! Here is Everbright Electronics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd, Our major products is HID xenon lamp, after browsing your website, I think we could establish business relations with you, and here I hope all of your company¡¯s business were prosperous. As you know, our company is special producer of ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Memphis Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Memphis Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK, MEMPHIS, TENN. Friday, March 24, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 TORRENCE, JOHNSON LEAD QUALIFIERS AT MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK LUCAS OIL SERIES RACE MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The first rounds of qualifying a ... Continue reading

SAMAX - Homestead qualifying

SAMAX - Homestead qualifying

Both SAMAX Motorsport GT cars turned their best laps of the week in qualifying for the Saturday evening Rolex Sports Car Series race at Homestead Miami Speedway. Rob Bell qualified the No. 17 SAMAX Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car third on the GT grid with a flying lap of one minute 22.069 seconds on the 2.3-mile infield road c ... Continue reading

SSA Marine Receives Toyota Logistics Services' Award

SSA Marine Receives Toyota Logistics Services' Award

SEATTLE--March 24, 2006--SSA Marine was awarded the Toyota Logistics Services first annual Logistics Service Award for "Distinction in Quality Service and Performance" for 2005. The award was presented at Toyota's Logistics' Partners meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dana Point, Calif. The conference was attended by ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless Midwest Swing Live Audio

O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless Midwest Swing Live Audio

O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless Midwest Swing Live Audio Webcast For Immediate Release Contacts: Shawn T. Wood Lonnie Wheatley March 24, 2006 SELINSGROVE, PA -- The O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless series six-night Midwest swing will be heard live around the world through The Dirt Track Channel website, ... Continue reading

AGR Pro Series Qualifying Report - HMS

AGR Pro Series Qualifying Report - HMS

If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading

Klein Tools/Jim Beam, Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

Klein Tools/Jim Beam, Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading

SAMAX - Homestead race

SAMAX - Homestead race

SAMAX Motorsport did not enjoy hometrack advantage during the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Homestead Miami Speedway on Saturday evening. Although the team expected some caution periods, the race did not follow a predictable pattern, leaving strategiests scrambling. The first 45 minutes of green-flag racing were foll ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Southwestern International Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Southwestern International Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Saturday, March 25, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 Niver, Weaver Lead Fields at SIR TUCSON, Ariz. - Qualifying concluded today for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Budweiser at S ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio, Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

XM Satellite Radio, Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

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USAC Release #39 - TYLER STORMS TO HOMESTEAD SILVER CROWN VICTORY

USAC Release #39 - TYLER STORMS TO HOMESTEAD SILVER CROWN VICTORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-39 TYLER STORMS TO HOMESTEAD SILVER CROWN VICTORY HOMESTEAD, Fla. &#8211; Brian Tyler of Parma, Mich. won Saturday&#8217;s USAC Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering 67-lap, 100-mile &#8220;Silver Crown 100&#8221; at Homestead-Miami ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - SAT from Bradenton Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - SAT from Bradenton Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES &#8211; NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2006 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Racers ready for final eliminations at Bradenton Motorsports Park BRADENTON, Fla. - NHRA Lucas Oil competitors in eight ... Continue reading

NYSE, 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

NYSE, 2006 Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Qualifying Report

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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Memphis Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Memphis Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK, MEMPHIS, TENN. Saturday, March 25, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 TORRENCE, JOHNSON HOLD ON TO NO. 1 AT MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In the final rounds of qualifying at Memphis Motors ... Continue reading

Homestead Silver Crown Results

Homestead Silver Crown Results

USAC SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS (Presented by K & N Engineering): March 24-25, 2006 - Homestead, Florida - Homestead Miami Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Aaron Pierce, 26, Pierce-30.855; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, BK/Leffler-30.860; 3. P.J. Jones, 98, Classic Speed-31.421; 4. Pete Shepherd III, 99, Edwards/RE-31.429; 5. ... Continue reading

CITGO/SAMAX - Homestead qualifying

CITGO/SAMAX - Homestead qualifying

CITGO Racing by SAMAX will start the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Homestead Miami Speedway from 23rd on the 47-car grid. Milka Duno qualified the No. 11 Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI in one minute 17.220 seconds on the 2.3-mile infield road course. She has a home in nearby Miami and has won twice at Homestead, so she ... Continue reading

FAREWELL SSR AND LANSING CRAFT CENTER

FAREWELL SSR AND LANSING CRAFT CENTER

By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau As I write these words a family is loosing its home - a big family of about 400 folks - and they&#8217;ve been together a long time. We&#8217;re going to see more and more of these families losing their homes as the US auto industry shrinks to match waning market share. But ... Continue reading

Entrepreneur Names Budget Best Car Rental Value

Entrepreneur Names Budget Best Car Rental Value

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 22 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that its Budget Business Program for small and midsize businesses has been named "Best Car Rental Value" in the 2006 Business Travel Awards presented by Entrepreneur magazine. The Business Travel Awards, now in its 13th year, are presented to ... Continue reading

Lincoln Zephyr Makes It Easy to Get Ready for Daylight Savings Time

Lincoln Zephyr Makes It Easy to Get Ready for Daylight Savings Time

Get ready to spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 2 &#8211; the last time America will begin Daylight Saving Time (DST) in April. How and when do you reset your clocks &#8211; and what does that say about your attitudes toward technology? A new study from Lincoln shows that while consumers may be tech sav ... Continue reading

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