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Thursday, April 13, 2006

All-New 2007 Hyundai Elantra Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show

All-New 2007 Hyundai Elantra Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show

Safety and Interior Space Put the Fourth-Generation Elantra a Class Above the Competition NEW YORK, April 13 -- The all-new 2007 Elantra makes its world debut today at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai's 2007 Elantra is the seventh all-new model from Hyundai in just 24 months, giving Hyundai the freshe ... Continue reading

2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B Debuts New SI-Drive Performance System and 6-Speed Transmission

2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B Debuts New SI-Drive Performance System and 6-Speed Transmission

- New SI-Drive Enables Driver to Select Engine Performance Level - VDC Stability System Supports Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive - New Audio System Offers Satellite Radio Capability NEW YORK, April 13 -- Subaru of America, Inc., America's All- Wheel Drive leader, today unveiled the 2007 Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B performance sed ... Continue reading

All-New Suzuki XL7 Makes World Debut at 2006 New York International Auto Show

All-New Suzuki XL7 Makes World Debut at 2006 New York International Auto Show

Larger, More Powerful Suzuki Flagship SUV Blends Perfect Mix of Performance, Comfort and Safety NEW YORK, April 13 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today debuted the all-new 2007 Suzuki XL7 midsize crossover SUV at the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). With the introduction of the new front-whee ... Continue reading

Kia to Exclusively Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Factory Standard Equipment

Kia to Exclusively Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Factory Standard Equipment

SIRIUS-Kia Agreement Runs Through 2014 NEW YORK, April 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Kia Motors America today announced that Kia will exclusively offer SIRIUS as factory standard equipment in all of its vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) The long-term agreement runs through 2014, ... Continue reading

Porsche Cayman S Declared 2006 World Performance Car; Mid-Engined Porsche Coupe Crowned among Celebrated Field of Nominees

Porsche Cayman S Declared 2006 World Performance Car; Mid-Engined Porsche Coupe Crowned among Celebrated Field of Nominees

NEW YORK--April 13, 2006--The Porsche(R) Cayman(TM) S has been named the "2006 World Performance Car." At a press conference held today in conjunction with the New York Auto Show, the Cayman S surpassed the two remaining finalists in an impressive list of 29 candidates. The Porsche Cayman S--which has already been laud ... Continue reading

New Vehicles with XM NavTraffic Debut at The New York Auto Show

New Vehicles with XM NavTraffic Debut at The New York Auto Show

XM NavTraffic Delivers Real-Time Traffic Information for Drivers in 31 Markets Across the U.S. NEW YORK, April 13 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio company with more than 6.5 million subscribers, today announced that XM NavTraffic, the first nationwide satellite traffic information service for ... Continue reading

The 2007 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang Debuts at the New York Auto Show

The 2007 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang Debuts at the New York Auto Show

Design Celebrates Racing Legend, Parnelli Jones, and Delivers 370 SAE hp NEW YORK, April 13 -- Specialty automobile manufacturer, Saleen, (http://www.saleen.com/ ) expands its product lineup and celebrates legendary racecar driver, Parnelli Jones, by announcing the Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. Steve ... Continue reading

Luxury Institute Survey: Porsche, Mercedes and Lexus Earn Top Honors as the Most Prestigious Luxury Automobile Brands in 2006!

Luxury Institute Survey: Porsche, Mercedes and Lexus Earn Top Honors as the Most Prestigious Luxury Automobile Brands in 2006!

NEW YORK--April 13, 2006--America's wealthy rated Porsche the most prestigious luxury automobile for 2006 in an objective and independent survey just released by the New York-based Luxury Institute. Porsche led the field on brand uniqueness and exclusivity, being the brand most driven by people who are admired and resp ... Continue reading

Now in Its 13th Year of Publication, the Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR)

Now in Its 13th Year of Publication, the Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR)

DUBLIN, Ireland--April 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35728) has announced the addition of Automotive Quarterly Review (Q1 2006) to their offering Now in its 13th year of publication, the Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR) is an excellent source for industry analysis and stati ... Continue reading

AAA Minnesota/Iowa and the Minnesota Safety Council Caution Parents About Second-hand Car Seats

AAA Minnesota/Iowa and the Minnesota Safety Council Caution Parents About Second-hand Car Seats

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--April 13, 2006--Thousands of Minnesotans will soon begin thumbing through the classifieds section to find the biggest, most attractive neighborhood garage sales for a bargain. However, when it comes to buying a car seat, the savings may not be worth the risk. Children's items are quite popular at gar ... Continue reading

Ford Realigns South America Operation

Ford Realigns South America Operation

* Dominic DiMarco is appointed executive director, Canada and South America * Barry Engle is appointed president, Ford Mercosul and President Ford Brazil * Antonio Maciel Neto resigns as president, Ford South America, effective May 3, to join Suzano Papel e Celulose as CEO SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, Brazil, April 13 -- For ... Continue reading

Honda VP Says Company May Cut Hybrid Production Because of Soft Sales

Honda VP Says Company May Cut Hybrid Production Because of Soft Sales

NEW YORK April 13, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Honda Motor Co. may cut production of the Honda Accord hybrid because sales have been so slow, Honda Executive Vice President Dick Colliver said Thursday at the New York Auto Show. Colliver was the second executive in as many days to question the ... Continue reading

BMW 3 Series Voted 2006 'World Car of the Year'

BMW 3 Series Voted 2006 'World Car of the Year'

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 13 -- The BMW 3 Series was voted the 2006 "World Car of the Year." The multiple-award winning 2006 BMW 3 Series received its latest kudos in an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the New York International Automobile Show. "World Car of the Year" awards are voted on by an independent p ... Continue reading

Nissan Introduces All-New 2007 Altima, Refined 2007 Maxima at NYIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Nissan Introduces All-New 2007 Altima, Refined 2007 Maxima at NYIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

NEW YORK - April 12, 2006: Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., today unveiled the all-new 2007 Nissan Altima and redesigned 2007 Nissan Maxima at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Mr. Ghosn also announced that the next generation of the Nissan’s renowned GT-R performance car will be availab ... Continue reading

2007 Audi RS 4 Pricing To Start At $66,000

2007 Audi RS 4 Pricing To Start At $66,000

AUBURN HILLS, MI – April 13, 2006: Audi of America, Inc. announced pricing for the highly anticipated 2007 RS 4 sport sedan today at the New York International Auto Show. Upon its launch in June, the RS 4 will have a base price of $66,000, not including a $720 destination and $2,100 gas-guzzler charge. The RS 4 is ... Continue reading

D.C. Welcomes Rapper Trick Daddy for XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights 2006

D.C. Welcomes Rapper Trick Daddy for XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--April 13, 2006--Trick Daddy, a search for Miss HIN and the best cars from the custom car world will fill Dulles Expo Center in Washington D.C. April 22, 5 p.m. to midnight for XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) 2006. HIN, presented by Valvoline, is the largest lifestyle custom car show in the ... Continue reading

Industry Celebrates American Muscle at the 40th Annual SEMA Show

Industry Celebrates American Muscle at the 40th Annual SEMA Show

NEW YORK--April 12, 2006--Three of the American automotive industry's giants will shine at the 2006 SEMA Show, simultaneously celebrating the continuation of their musclecar heritage and the SEMA Show's 40th anniversary. Just as several automakers have chosen the world-famous Las Vegas event for the major introductions ... Continue reading

AAA Reports Gas Prices Rising as Demand, Oil Prices and Global Tensions Mount

AAA Reports Gas Prices Rising as Demand, Oil Prices and Global Tensions Mount

BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 12 -- AAA reports that the current nationwide average price for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is $2.695. This is more than 33 cents higher than last month's 2.363 price, and nearly 43 cents higher than last year's $2.266. Gasoline prices are being driven up by rising U.S. demand that is ... Continue reading

Arcelor and Severstal Inaugurate Severgal, Their Joint Galvanising Line for the Russian Automotive Market

Arcelor and Severstal Inaugurate Severgal, Their Joint Galvanising Line for the Russian Automotive Market

LUXEMBOURG & CHEREPOVETS, Russia--April 13, 2006--Representatives of Arcelor (Pink Sheets:ARLOF) (BOURSE:LOR) and Severstal have inaugurated their joint galvanising line, Severgal, located at Cherepovets, 400 km north of Moscow, during a ceremony held on 13 April 2006. This joint venture produces high-end coated steel ... Continue reading

Arcelor y Severstal inauguran Severgal, su línea de galvanizado conjunta para el mercado ruso del automóvil

Arcelor y Severstal inauguran Severgal, su línea de galvanizado conjunta para el mercado ruso del automóvil

LUXEMBURGO & CHEREPOVETS, Russia--13 de abril de 2006--Representantes de Arcelor (Pink Sheets:ARLOF) (BOURSE:LOR) y de Severstal inauguraron su línea de galvanizado conjunta, Severgal, situada en Cherepovets, a 400 kilómetros al norte de Moscú, durante una ceremonia celebrada el 13 de abril de 2006. Esta empre ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Alphabet is a Relatively New Player in the European Fleet Lessor Market and Has Already Achieved Remarkable Growth, Albeit from a Small Base

Research and Markets: Alphabet is a Relatively New Player in the European Fleet Lessor Market and Has Already Achieved Remarkable Growth, Albeit from a Small Base

DUBLIN, Ireland--April 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35686) has announced the addition of "European Fleet Lessor Profiles" to their offering. The European Fleet market has witnessed high levels of consolidation in the recent years. The leading 15 fleet management companies h ... Continue reading

SORL Auto Parts is Accepted for Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market

SORL Auto Parts is Accepted for Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market

Trading in Shares with Ticker Symbol 'SORL' to Start April 18 ZHEJIANG, China, April 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SAUP) , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves based in China, announced today that it has been approved to list its common shares ... Continue reading

Unisone(R) Corporation Licenses Patented Advanced Inventory Control System and Methodology Utilizing RFID Technology to TradeMotion Software(TM) Inc.

Unisone(R) Corporation Licenses Patented Advanced Inventory Control System and Methodology Utilizing RFID Technology to TradeMotion Software(TM) Inc.

NEWCASTLE, Del.--April 13, 2006-- Patent Gives TradeMotion the Ability to Revolutionize the Automotive Industry by Managing Parts and New and Used Car Inventory Through Operably Connected Technologies in Real-Time Unisone(R) Corporation, a supplier of business software applications, which owns one of the richest invent ... Continue reading

Webcast Alert: Gentex Corporation Announces First Quarter 2006 Earnings Call

Webcast Alert: Gentex Corporation Announces First Quarter 2006 Earnings Call

ZEELAND, Mich., April 13 -- Gentex Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: First Quarter 2006 Earnings Call When: April 20, 2006 @ 11 a.m. ET Where: http://www.gentex.com/ How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Lisa Richlich Investor Relations 616-772-1590, ext ... Continue reading

ZAP expõe OBVIO! 828 - carro brasileiro tríbrido - no Auto Show Internacional de Nova Iorque; Outros veículos econômicos e produtos adicionais também serão destaque.

ZAP expõe OBVIO! 828 - carro brasileiro tríbrido - no Auto Show Internacional de Nova Iorque; Outros veículos econômicos e produtos adicionais também serão destaque.

NOVA IORQUE--13 de Abril de 2006--"Automotive pionner ZAP" (NYSE Arca:ZP)(PCX:ZP) expõe carro brasileiro chamado OBVIO! 828, que utiliza a tecnologia tríbrida - gasolina, eletricidade e álcool - no Auto Show Internacional de Nova Iorque (NY), que terá lugar de 14 a 23 de abril no "Jacob K. Javits Center" em ... Continue reading

New York International Auto Show: ZAP Showcases Brazilian OBVIO ! Alcohol-Gas-Electric ''Trybrid'' Microcar

New York International Auto Show: ZAP Showcases Brazilian OBVIO ! Alcohol-Gas-Electric ''Trybrid'' Microcar

NEW YORK--April 13, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP)(PCX:ZP) announced today that the OBVIO ! 828, a Brazilian concept car utilizing "trybrid" technology -- gasoline, electricity, and alcohol -- will be on view at the New York International Auto Show, which runs April 14-23, 2006 at The Jacob K. Javits Cente ... Continue reading

Polaris Reports First Quarter 2006 Results

Polaris Reports First Quarter 2006 Results

MINNEAPOLIS--April 13, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported first quarter net income from continuing operations of $11.2 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, in line with previously issued guidance. By comparison, 2005 first quarter net income from continuing operat ... Continue reading

AAA Great Battery Roundup(R) April 17-26; Motorists Urged to Recycle Batteries

AAA Great Battery Roundup(R) April 17-26; Motorists Urged to Recycle Batteries

LOS ANGELES--April 13, 2006--The Automobile Club of Southern California's AAA Great Battery Roundup(R) is about to get under way, and the Club is urging Southern California motorists to scour garages, carports, yards, tool sheds, storage areas and other places for used vehicle, motorcycle, boat and airplane batteries, ... Continue reading

International Automotive Components Acquires Collins & Aikman Brazil

International Automotive Components Acquires Collins & Aikman Brazil

NEW YORK, April 13 -- International Automotive Components Group Brazil, a joint venture between WL Ross & Co. LLC and Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Brazilian operations of Collins & Aikman, including 100% of the equity interests in Per ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies Announces Performance Results for Symetron(TM) Hybrid Propulsion ISA Drive System

Raser Technologies Announces Performance Results for Symetron(TM) Hybrid Propulsion ISA Drive System

PROVO, Utah--April 13, 2006--Raser Technologies Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) ("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive, power generation and related technologies, announced at the 2006 SAE World Congress in Detroit the performance results for its Symetr ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Reports: Global Demand for Diesel-Fueled Light Vehicles to Nearly Double During the Next 10 Years

J.D. Power Reports: Global Demand for Diesel-Fueled Light Vehicles to Nearly Double During the Next 10 Years

Diesel Share of U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Is Expected to Reach 26 Percent Within the Next Decade WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 13 -- Global demand for diesel light vehicles is expected to nearly double over the next 10 years -- increasing from 15 million sales in 2005 to 29 million in 2015 -- according to J.D. Power A ... Continue reading

WreckedExotics.com Partners With Zango to Expand Site Content and Increase Revenue Opportunities

WreckedExotics.com Partners With Zango to Expand Site Content and Increase Revenue Opportunities

Zango's Syndication Platform Videos Drive Higher Visibility and More Traffic for Specialized Content Publisher BELLEVUE, Wash., April 13 -- Zango, a leading provider of free premium online content, today announced a partnership with WreckedExotics.com, a site featuring the Internet's "largest collection of exotic car c ... Continue reading

Volvo Names Detroit Doctor America's Greatest Hometown Hero

Volvo Names Detroit Doctor America's Greatest Hometown Hero

Pioneering Heart Surgeon Working to Bring Healthcare to His Homeland of Ethiopia Named Top Hero at 4th Annual Volvo for life Awards; Other Heroes Honored Award Presented by Hank Aaron, Maya Lin, Sen. Bill Bradley, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Dr. Sally Ride; Dr. Ingida Asfaw Received $50,000 and a Volvo Car for Life NEW ... Continue reading

New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids

New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids

By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading

Lexus Debuts 2008 LS 600h L: World's First Full Hybrid V8 Luxury Sedan

Lexus Debuts 2008 LS 600h L: World's First Full Hybrid V8 Luxury Sedan

--Joins All-New Fourth-Generation LS 460 and LS 460 L-- <p>NEW YORK - April 13, 2006: Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan at a press conference today at the 2006 New York International Automobile Show. Scheduled to arrive in Spring 2007, the all-wheel-drive LS 600h L will be the world’s f ... Continue reading

Nine New World Records Set During Smash Hit Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

Nine New World Records Set During Smash Hit Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

PALM BEACH, Fla.--April 12, 2006--Nine new world records were set during the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's fourth annual World's Greatest Collector Car Event in Palm Beach, Fla., on Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1, 2006. This included a Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach record $1,728,000 for a Franay Bentley ... Continue reading

Land Rover Previews Its Environmental Future & Reveals a New Global Broadband TV Station

Land Rover Previews Its Environmental Future & Reveals a New Global Broadband TV Station

NEW YORK, April 12 -- Land Rover presented a glimpse of its future environmental technology at the 2006 New York International Auto Show as well as introducing an all-new customer communication tool entitled Go Beyond TV. The concept -- called Land_e -- showcases some of the alternative technologies that Land Rover is ... Continue reading

2005 is Repeat Year for Big Wins With Aeroquip(R) Performance Products

2005 is Repeat Year for Big Wins With Aeroquip(R) Performance Products

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 12 -- 2005 was another year for big wins among racing teams that rely on Aeroquip(R) Performance hose and fitting products, offered by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation . Once again, Eaton is pleased to dominate the winner's circle with its Aeroquip Performance Products li ... Continue reading

Amerityre Corporation to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell April 20

Amerityre Corporation to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell April 20

BOULDER CITY, Nev., April 12 -- Amerityre Corporation announced today that it will ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Mr. Richard A. Steinke, Amerityre's founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President will be joined on the podium for the ceremony by Lee Iacocca, Chairman of ... Continue reading

Armor Holdings, Inc. to Host a Conference Call on April 20, 2006, to Discuss First Quarter Earnings

Armor Holdings, Inc. to Host a Conference Call on April 20, 2006, to Discuss First Quarter Earnings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 12 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products, vehicle armor systems and human safety and survival systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland defense and commercial markets, announced today that it will release 2006 first quarter earnings on ... Continue reading

ASV Chairman and CEO Gary Lemke, 65, Announces Retirement; ASV Board Member and Former President of Caterpillar Global Mining Richard Benson to Assume Leadership Position

ASV Chairman and CEO Gary Lemke, 65, Announces Retirement; ASV Board Member and Former President of Caterpillar Global Mining Richard Benson to Assume Leadership Position

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--April 12, 2006--ASV, Inc. announced today that Chairman and CEO Gary Lemke will retire June 2, 2006. Assuming the positions of Chairman and CEO will be Richard A. Benson, a 35 year veteran with Caterpillar who retired in 2005 as President of Caterpillar Global Mining. Benson has been a Director of ... Continue reading

AUDIO from Medialink: Saturn's Revitalization Evident at the New York Auto Show

AUDIO from Medialink: Saturn's Revitalization Evident at the New York Auto Show

--What's hot in the automotive world? See for yourself at the New York Auto Show. Over 1,000 vehicles will be on display, including some of the hottest concept and production cars that feature the latest in cutting edge design. Jill Lajdziak from Saturn speaks about what the company unveiled and what it means for consu ... Continue reading

AutoNation, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Stock and Debt Tender Offers and the Consummation of the Related Debt Financing Transactions

AutoNation, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Stock and Debt Tender Offers and the Consummation of the Related Debt Financing Transactions

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today the preliminary results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $23 per share, which expired at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on April 12, 2006. ... Continue reading

Bekaert Introduces Quantum Mega Performance Films with Substantial Car Interior Heat Reduction

Bekaert Introduces Quantum Mega Performance Films with Substantial Car Interior Heat Reduction

SAN DIEGO, April 10 -- Bekaert announced today its newest development in advanced window films. Quantum Mega Performance is a pioneering clearer window film for autos that substantially reduces heat without darkening windows or interfering with radio signals. The new Quantum Mega Performance Films are now available in ... Continue reading

Catalyst International First Quarter Software Sales Hit High

Catalyst International First Quarter Software Sales Hit High

MILWAUKEE, April 12 -- On the strength of new sales to one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, to a leading appliance manufacturer, and to a large regional department-store chain, Catalyst completed its first quarter of 2006 with growth that was above expectations in license sales, services business, and o ... Continue reading

City of Trois-Rivieres Selects Bentley Water Resources Software To Integrate Data From Diverse Networks

City of Trois-Rivieres Selects Bentley Water Resources Software To Integrate Data From Diverse Networks

EXTON, Pa.--April 12, 2006-- WaterGEMS' and SewerGEMS' Interoperability Eliminates Software Incompatibility Problems While Maintaining Data Integrity Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that the City of Trois-Rivieres, Canada, has selected Bentley's water resources modeling software to support the operation a ... Continue reading

Compli Receives InnoTech Oregon Innovation Award; National Leader in Auto Dealer Liability Management Systems Cited for Strong Financial Performance, Technology Leadership, and Innovative Business Model

Compli Receives InnoTech Oregon Innovation Award; National Leader in Auto Dealer Liability Management Systems Cited for Strong Financial Performance, Technology Leadership, and Innovative Business Model

PORTLAND, Ore.--April 12, 2006--Compli(R) has received a 2006 Oregon InnoTech Innovation Award based on its financial performance, innovation and technology leadership, and innovative business model. A committee of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and representatives of the Software Association of Oregon and InnoTec ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting Approves Dividend for 2005

DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting Approves Dividend for 2005

BERLIN, April 12 -- Today, DaimlerChrysler's Annual General Meeting voted Manfred Bischoff in the Supervisory Board as successor of Robert J. Lanigan. With immediate effect, Bischoff, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), is therefore member in the Supervisory B ... Continue reading

Dassault Systemes Announces ABAQUS(R) Version 6.6 for Advanced Finite Element Analysis; Added Performance, New Analysis Features, and Usability Improvements Extend the Value of ABAQUS Software for Simulation across Industries

Dassault Systemes Announces ABAQUS(R) Version 6.6 for Advanced Finite Element Analysis; Added Performance, New Analysis Features, and Usability Improvements Extend the Value of ABAQUS Software for Simulation across Industries

PARIS--April 12, 2006--Dassault Systemes (DS) , a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announces the availability of Version 6.6 of ABAQUS(R), its advanced finite element analysis software suite within the SIMULIA product portfolio. The company's highly regarded analysis products, ABAQUS ... Continue reading

Directed Electronics Shipping New iPod(R) Vehicle Interfaces

Directed Electronics Shipping New iPod(R) Vehicle Interfaces

First IP-Port Adapters Connect iPod to Factory Radios in Ford, GM, Honda and Toyota Vehicles Through the CD Changer Input VISTA, Calif., April 12 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States based on sales, and a maj ... Continue reading

Ford Launches National Wholesale Parts Installer Sweepstakes

Ford Launches National Wholesale Parts Installer Sweepstakes

DEARBORN, Mich., April 12 -- Ford has launched "When It Fits, You Win," a national sweepstakes for automotive Mechanical Parts Installers. Eligible participants have a chance to win a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 and other prizes by entering at http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/. The sweepstakes runs until Sept. 30, 2006. "The ... Continue reading

Gentex Announces Management Appointments and Changes

Gentex Announces Management Appointments and Changes

ZEELAND, Mich., April 12 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that the Company's Executive Vice President Garth Deur is departing the Company to pursue other opportunities. In addition, effective i ... Continue reading

Insurance Auto Auctions Continues Expansion - Announces Intent to Purchase Indiana Auto Storage Pool

Insurance Auto Auctions Continues Expansion - Announces Intent to Purchase Indiana Auto Storage Pool

WESTCHESTER, Ill.--April 12, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Indiana Auto Storage Pool (IASP). IASP operates two locations in Indiana--a 45-acre fac ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call Webcast

Johnson Controls Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call Webcast

MILWAUKEE, April 12 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call When: Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 9 a.m. Central time Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=33321 ... Continue reading

Mazda Motor Corporation's Die Engineering Group Selects think3 Technology to Assist in Creating Compensation Data for Die Press

Mazda Motor Corporation's Die Engineering Group Selects think3 Technology to Assist in Creating Compensation Data for Die Press

HIROSHIMA, Japan, April 12 -- think3, Inc. a leading provider of next-generation industrial design and product development solutions, announced today that Mazda Motor Corporation's Die Engineering Group has selected and is using the company's industrial design software technology, thinkiD DesignXpressions(TM). Mazda, w ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Names Logan Robinson Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Government Relations

Metaldyne Names Logan Robinson Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Government Relations

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 12 -- Logan Robinson has been named executive vice president, general counsel and government relations, Metaldyne Corp. announced today. He will report to Tim Leuliette, chairman, president and CEO. In this role, Robinson will be responsible for the worldwide legal issues of Metaldyne as well as ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Names Sandi Galac Vice President and Treasurer

Metaldyne Names Sandi Galac Vice President and Treasurer

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 12 -- Sandra (Sandi) Galac has been named vice president and treasurer, Metaldyne Corp. announced today. She will report to Jeff Stafeil, executive vice president and chief financial officer. In this role, Galac will be responsible for worldwide cash and debt management, tax planning and analysis ... Continue reading

Midas Announces Winner of ''America's Longest Commute'' Contest

Midas Announces Winner of ''America's Longest Commute'' Contest

ITASCA, Ill.--April 12, 2006-- Winner Drives Away with $10,000 in Gas Money and Free Car Maintenance How far are you willing to drive to work? For Dave Givens of Mariposa, Calif., the answer is 186 miles - one way - good enough to take first place in the search by Midas, Inc. for "America's Longest Commute." Givens out ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Announces Expansion

Miller Industries Announces Expansion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 12 -- Miller Industries, Inc. ("the Company"), the world's largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has announced a $10 million expansion and modernization that has created more than 100 new jobs. According to Miller Industries Chairman and Co-CEO Bill Miller, the expansion is an ... Continue reading

MotorSports Emporium Announces New Product Line; Luyendyk Pro Series(TM) Debuts under Quadriga MotorSports(TM) Moniker

MotorSports Emporium Announces New Product Line; Luyendyk Pro Series(TM) Debuts under Quadriga MotorSports(TM) Moniker

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 12, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today their new car care product line, Luyendyk Pro Series(TM), to be launched under the Quadriga MotorSports(TM) division. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Lu ... Continue reading

MSX International to Host Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Performance Call on April 18, 2006

MSX International to Host Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Performance Call on April 18, 2006

WARREN, Mich., April 12 -- MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2005 financial results at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. To listen to the call, dial 877-612-5307 (Domestic) or 706-634-2392 (International), and provide conference code number 7930875. A replay of the call wil ... Continue reading

Nanotechnologies, Inc. Announces Spin-Off

Nanotechnologies, Inc. Announces Spin-Off

AUSTIN, Texas--April 12, 2006--Nanotechnologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance metal nanoparticles, nanoparticle based materials and processing technology, announces the formation of Energetic Materials and Products Inc. (EMPI), a new company focused on the emerging nanoenergetics market. "The applic ... Continue reading

Nexsan Speeds Storage Operations for Honda Racing F1 Team

Nexsan Speeds Storage Operations for Honda Racing F1 Team

SATABeast Serves as the Storage Engine of the Honda Racing F1 Team Operations Centre WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 12 -- Nexsan Technologies, the leader in innovative and secure storage solutions, today announced that its SATABeast has been selected by the Honda Racing F1 Team as the storage solution of choice for fact ... Continue reading

Progressive Distributes March Results

Progressive Distributes March Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--April 12, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for March 2006: Month Quarter ------------------------------------------- -------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change --------- --------- ---------- - ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: the Bridgestone Group is Currently the World's Second Largest Manufacturer of Tyres

Research and Markets: the Bridgestone Group is Currently the World's Second Largest Manufacturer of Tyres

DUBLIN, Ireland--April 12, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35532) has announced the addition of Bridgestone Group 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Bridgestone Group (Bridgestone) is a Japanese tyre manufacturer headquartered at Tokyo. The company is currently the ... Continue reading

Seattle Cruise Ship Passengers Have Streamlined Access to Rental Cars at New Dockside Terminal Locations Through Thrifty Car Rentals

Seattle Cruise Ship Passengers Have Streamlined Access to Rental Cars at New Dockside Terminal Locations Through Thrifty Car Rentals

SEATTLE--April 12, 2006-- Added convenience for growing number of cruise ships passengers extending their stay in Seattle area Cruise ship passengers arriving or departing through Seattle during the 2006 cruise season now have a convenient, on-the spot resource for rental cars through Thrifty Car Rental. Through an exc ... Continue reading

SQA Services and GSGM Form Strategic Alliance

SQA Services and GSGM Form Strategic Alliance

ROLLING HILLS, Calif. & BEIJING--April 12, 2006--SQA Services, Inc. of Rolling Hills California and Global Sourcing and Global Marketing, Inc. (GSGM) of Beijing are proud to announce that they are partnering to provide a complete supply chain support service. Following meetings in Los Angeles and Shanghai, SQA Presiden ... Continue reading

Super-efficient Motors with Copper Rotors Enter U.S. Market, Says Copper Development Association

Super-efficient Motors with Copper Rotors Enter U.S. Market, Says Copper Development Association

NEW YORK--April 12, 2006--A practical die-cast copper rotor for electric motors has been the "holy grail" for motor manufacturers for many years. Last year, Siemens AG, Munich, Germany, optimized the revolutionary rotor design and recently, introduced three new product lines to the North American market through its U.S ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Announces New Wheel Supply Program with Subaru

Superior Industries Announces New Wheel Supply Program with Subaru

VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 12, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply 17-inch aluminum wheels for the 2007 Subaru. This is a new program for Superior. "This program represents a significant increase in our volume with Subaru, and is our first contract wi ... Continue reading

Tanner Health System Signs with Thomas, Thomas & Walsh

Tanner Health System Signs with Thomas, Thomas & Walsh

ATLANTA--April 12, 2006--Thomas, Thomas & Walsh, Inc. (TT&W), a leading healthcare eligibility services company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Tanner Health System to provide Medicaid/SSI disability eligibility services. Healthcare delivery organizations typically lose considerable sums of money ... Continue reading

Titan International, Inc. Announces Termination of Proposed Buyout

Titan International, Inc. Announces Termination of Proposed Buyout

QUINCY, Ill.--April 12, 2006--Titan International, Inc. and One Equity Partners have discontinued discussions regarding a potential acquisition of Titan by One Equity Partners. Titan is continuing to focus its efforts on the successful integration of the newly acquired Goodyear North American farm tire business located ... Continue reading

Toyota Recognizes Norfolk Southern With Logistics Awards

Toyota Recognizes Norfolk Southern With Logistics Awards

NORFOLK, Va., April 12 -- Toyota Logistics Services has awarded Norfolk Southern Corporation the 2005 President's Award for overall logistics excellence among rail carriers, its highest award given to a logistics provider. The award is based on overall performance in three categories -- customer service, on-time perfor ... Continue reading

U.S. Scores High Marks This Earth Day

U.S. Scores High Marks This Earth Day

New Report Sees Positive Environmental Trends Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 -- Though 2005 offered a full plate of environmental episodes that riveted the world's attention, including environmental calamities in China, Hurricane Katrina, and the U.N. conference on climate change, the march of environmental pr ... Continue reading

Volt Services Group Offers Workforce Solutions to Automotive Industry

Volt Services Group Offers Workforce Solutions to Automotive Industry

NEW YORK--April 12, 2006--Volt Technical Resources, a division of Volt Services Group, the staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., has added the automotive industry to the broad range of industries for which it provides skilled talent and professional workforce solutions. Launched as a niche service, ... Continue reading

Volvo: Invitation to Press and Tele Conference

Volvo: Invitation to Press and Tele Conference

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 12, 2006--Volvo hereby invites the media to a press conference on Tuesday, April 25 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group's report on the first quarter 2006. Time: 10.00 hrs AM CET Place: Sparvagnshallarna Birger Jarlsgatan 57 A 113 81 Stockholm Tel +46 8 15 22 44 Volvo will be rep ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Announces $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program

Winnebago Industries Announces $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program

FOREST CITY, Iowa--April 12, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc., , the leading United States (U.S.) motor home manufacturer, today announced a new $50 million stock repurchase authorization, following the completion of its current stock repurchase authorization. Winnebago Industries has completed the stock repurchase aut ... Continue reading

XPEL Reports Record-Breaking Quarter for Product Downloads

XPEL Reports Record-Breaking Quarter for Product Downloads

- 51.48% Growth in Paint and Headlight Kits - - Nearly 517% Growth in Window Tint Products - - 47% Improvement in New Dealer Activations - SAN ANTONIO, April 12 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today that monthly product downloads from its database of paint and headlight protection kits during the fir ... Continue reading

X-Rite Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

X-Rite Announces Conference Call for First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--April 12, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated will hold a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of 2006. The call will be held in conjunction with the Company's earnings release, which will be published when the market opens on April 20, 2006. Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006 Time: ... Continue reading

Delphi To Supply Its Diesel Medium Duty Common Rail System To JCB

Delphi To Supply Its Diesel Medium Duty Common Rail System To JCB

Delphi's complete diesel technology portfolio keeps attracting new customers PARIS, April 12 -- The Multec(TM) Medium Duty Common Rail (MDCR) system from Delphi Corp. has been chosen by JCB, one of the world's largest construction and agricultural equipment makers to equip its 4.4 litre in-house diesel engine designed ... Continue reading

2007 Mitsubishi 220 hp Outlander Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show

2007 Mitsubishi 220 hp Outlander Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, April 12 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) unveils the U.S. version of its next-generation Outlander compact sport-utility vehicle at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The all-new, larger Outlander, which will reach Mitsubishi dealerships in November, offers a compelling blend of driven-to-th ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com and Inside Line Bolster Automotive Testing Team, Hire Four More Experts

Edmunds.com and Inside Line Bolster Automotive Testing Team, Hire Four More Experts

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--April 12, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for online automotive information, announced today the hiring of four automotive testing experts: -- Dan Edmunds, director of automotive testing -- Jason Kavanagh, engineering editor -- Chris Walton, chief road test editor -- Josh Jacquot, senior r ... Continue reading

London ist Schauplatz von Spitzen-Autodesignkonferenz

London ist Schauplatz von Spitzen-Autodesignkonferenz

LONDON, April 12 -- Wie designen wir Autos, die ihre Käufer überraschen und begeistern? Diese essentielle Frage wird auf der zweiten Interior Motives Design Conference, die im Museum in Docklands vom 6. bis 8. Juni 2006 abgehalten wird, im Mittelpunkt stehen. Dieses alljährliche Forum bildet die ideale Plattform fü ... Continue reading

London Hosts Cutting-Edge Car Design Conference

London Hosts Cutting-Edge Car Design Conference

LONDON, April 12 -- How do we create cars that surprise and delight consumers? This crucial question will be discussed at the second Interior Motives Design Conference, to be held at the Museum in Docklands from 6 - 8 June 2006. This annual forum is the ideal platform for leading designers and experts from automotive d ... Continue reading

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