Kimball Electronics Forms Strategic Partnership with XStream Systems
JASPER, Ind.--June 29, 2006--Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., through its related subsidiaries, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with XStream Systems, Inc. to manufacture their XT250 Material Identification System. Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc ... Continue reading
Oki Environment Technologies Releases Ozone Air Cleaner for Automobiles
Tokyo, June 28, 2006; Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer reported that Oki Environment Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oki Electric Industry, announced on June 27 that it has released the Kaiteki My Car (OZ-1), an ozone generator for use in automobiles that was developed in collaboration with OHNIT, an Okayama-b ... Continue reading
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AFI Industries Expands its Business Information Systems with Plexus Online
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 29 -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, has recently sold a full Plexus Online suite to existing customer AFI Industries, Inc. of Carol Stream, Ill. (Chicago). In 2001, AFI awarded Plexus Systems a contract for a Plexus Online Quote Trac ... Continue reading
ALGOR V19.2 Features Enhancements to CFD and MES
PITTSBURGH--June 29, 2006--ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that its latest finite element analysis (FEA) software release, ALGOR V19.2, features all-new enhancements for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Mechanical Event Simulation (MES). New features include ... Continue reading
ARKONA Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006
SALT LAKE CITY--June 29, 2006--ARKONA, Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN), a leader in supplying fully integrated on-demand business management solutions to automotive and powersports dealerships, today announced record revenues and earnings for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2006 Fi ... Continue reading
Assurant Solutions Affiliate Acquires NeoSynergy's Next-Generation Dealer Management System Design
ATLANTA and WELLINGTON, Fla., June 29 -- United Service Protection Corporation (USP), an affiliate of Assurant Solutions, and NeoSynergy LLC, an enterprise dealership management software development and service company, have entered into a licensing agreement to allow Assurant Solutions to offer web-based products and ... Continue reading
CARFAX Adds ARI Service Records To Vehicle History Reports
Good afternoon! Please find attached the release concerning our new partnership with ARI. Service and maintenance records for ARI-managed fleet vehicles are now reported to Carfax. The service histories for those vehicles are available through Carfax Vehicle History Reports to wholesalers and anyone researching the his ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group to be Included in the New NASDAQ Global Select Market
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 29 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that beginning July 3, CVGI will be included in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market which has the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the world based on financial and liquidity requirements. Prior to the change, the company had ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM NORWALK "NIGHT UNDER FIRE" ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM NORWALK ADVANCE EVENT: AC Delco "Night Under Fire" - The largest single-day drag race ... Continue reading
Ferro Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2006 First Quarter Results
CLEVELAND--June 29, 2006--Ferro Corporation announced today it will release first quarter 2006 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. A conference call to discuss the earnings will follow the release at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants from Ferro will include President and CEO James ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 2nd Quarter 2006 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--June 29, 2006--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Second Quarter Earnings on July 19, 2006. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairman and CFO J ... Continue reading
Goodyear Proposes Closure of New Zealand Tire Plant
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a proposal to close a tire plant in New Zealand as part of its strategy to reduce high-cost manufacturing capacity globally. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) "A key component of our strategy is the elimination of high- ... Continue reading
ICOP IN-CAR VIDEO DEPLOYED BY WEBB CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com ICOP IN-CAR VIDEO DEPLO ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 29, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38824) has announced the addition of India Business and Investment Report - June 2006 Edition to their offering India Business and Investment Report is a monthly newsletter for investors and business managers. Subscribers i ... Continue reading
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--June 29, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Auto Disposal Systems Inc, or ADS, one of the largest independent salvage pool companies in the United States. The deal includes seve ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Expands into Montana with Acquisition of Gardner's Insurance Auction
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--June 29, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced that the company has purchased the assets of Gardner's Insurance Auction in Missoula, Mont. The location is IAA's first in Montana and will service tota ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 29 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2006 second quarter earnings on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 693-3477 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled s ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces a Third-Quarter Restructuring Charge and Non- Recurring Tax Benefits
MILWAUKEE, June 29 -- As part of its continuing efforts to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of its global operations, Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced it plans to initiate restructuring activities in its third quarter which will result in an estimated after-tax charge of $130 to $140 million, or $0.66 to $ ... Continue reading
Mid-Michigan Motorplex next stop for Coughlin (NHRA/JEG'S)
Mid-Michigan Motorplex next stop for Coughlin STANTON, Mich. – JEG'S driver Mike Coughlin plans to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday by racing his Chevy Cobalt at this weekend’s North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex. After racing in the Super ... Continue reading
[News] Autosport Developments Dane Moxlow makes Saker, GTO racing debut this weekend at Mid-Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karin Risko, Crystal Bay Communications 734 642-5712 / karinrisko@crystalbaycommunications.com Autosport Development’s Dane Moxlow makes Saker, GTO racing debut this weekend at Mid-Ohio Trenton, MI – June 28, 2006 – Autosport Development’s Dane Moxlow will take to the track July 1 ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: AFS Presentation to Highlight "Mergers and Acquisitions in the Automotive Aftermarket"
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=198052&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-28-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: TURNER NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 TURNER NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CO-CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE FOR THE MOUNTAIN MADNESS NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. – Russ Turner, crew chief for Dee Karagiannis and his Mazda RX7, has been named the WD-40 NHRA Sport Compact C ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--June 29, 2006--Pcubed (Program Planning Professionals), the preeminent global project management consultancy, announced today that as a result of it's services to California State Automobile Association (CSAA), it has helped the organization develop and deploy standardized processes for project and pr ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E CMSC Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing , 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com CMSC Marketing Contact: Rina Molari-Korgel, 817-683-2261, pastchairman@cmsc.org Link to press release: http://www.cmsc.org/CMSCPressRelease.htm Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 200 ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Inc. Announces Results of Shareholders Meeting
PROVO, Utah--June 29, 2006--Raser Technologies Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) ("Raser"), an energy technology company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, today announced the results of Raser's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 27, 2006, in Provo. The meeting was cond ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Partners With Predator Motorsports to Launch Audio Upgrade Solution
Dealer Option Audio Upgrade for Factory Installed Systems TEMPE, Ariz., June 29 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that it has partnered with Predator Motorsports to deliver a dealer option audio solution that adds the Rockford Fosgate(R) signature sound to factory installed audio systems for the Hummer H2 SUV and ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 29, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER ROOKIES FROM 7 STATES LEAD MID-SEASON BATTLES FOR 2006 USAC "ROOKIE OF THE YEAR" HONORS Drivers from seven different states find themselves leading respective battles for 2006 USAC "Rookie of the Year" honors as the season reaches its mid-point. In ... Continue reading
The SAMAX Motorsport media site has been updated with new images and a new format. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 29, 2006--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management services, announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated senior credit agreement. The $135 million revolving facility, which now will mature in June 2011, represents a commitment increase ... Continue reading
SunTrust Racing Team Starts Third on the Grid for Brumos Porsche 250
SunTrust Racing Team Starts Third on the Grid for Grand American’s Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona Daytona, Florida(June 29, 2006) – Due to technical difficulties in the communication between race control and track safety officials at Daytona International Speedway today, the second Grand American Rolex Spo ... Continue reading
Team Toyo™ Sportsman Class Drivers Dominate at CORR Weekend in Crandon (http://www.davemiller.addr.com/Wandahsega/frames/photos/2006/june_cran don/IMG_9487.jpg) 28 June 06 CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Team Toyo™ Off-Road Sportsman Class drivers dominated the 2006 Forest Potawatomi Brush Run this past weeken ... Continue reading
Tenneco Second Quarter 2006 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 29 -- Tenneco Inc. plans to issue its second quarter 2006 earnings news release before the market opens on Thursday, July 27, 2006 and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarter, as ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM NORWALK "NIGHT UNDER FIRE" ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Funny Car Champion - Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM NORWALK ADVANCE EVENT: AC Delco "Night Under Fire" - The largest ... Continue reading
Interactive Mapping of Alternative Fuel Stations across the US
Hi, I am writing to let persons interested in alternative fuels know that MapMuse.com has recently introduced interactive mapping of alternative fuel stations. This includes the mapping of compressed natural gas stations, liquefied natural gas stations, electric fueling stations, hydrogen fueling stations, biodiesel fu ... Continue reading
Honda Celebrates Anniversary of World's First Individual Retail Fuel Cell Vehicle Customer
LOS ANGELES, June 29 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today the one-year anniversary of the world's first lease of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle to an individual retail customer. The anniversary marks the halfway point of a successful leasing partnership between American Honda and the Los Angeles-bas ... Continue reading
Con-way and General Motors to Enter Discussions Regarding Purchase of Vector SCM
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29 -- Con-way Inc. disclosed today that it received notice from General Motors Corporation of its intent to exercise its call right and enter into negotiations to purchase Vector SCM, LLC, the joint venture formed by Menlo Worldwide, LLC, Con-way's global contract logistics subsidiary, and GM in ... Continue reading
First Leg of Triple Crown Complete, 25 Drivers Take June SprintsR Wins
For Immediate Release First Leg of Triple Crown Complete, 25 Drivers Take June Sprints(r) Wins ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 29, 2006) - Twenty-five of Sports Car Club of America's top drivers came away from the June 24-25 Chicago Region June Sprints(r) at Road America with the first leg of what could become their 2006 Trip ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tests FlexTek For Factory Installation On New Cars
SALUDA, Va.--June 29, 2006--XcelPlus International Inc. (PINK SHEETS: XLPI) is pleased to announce that the Hyundai Motor Car Company is testing XcelPlus FlexTek technology for use as their factory flex-fuel technology. Sydney Mills, a consultant for the ethanol industry who worked for General Motors for 20 years is su ... Continue reading
Budget Welcomes US Airways Dividend Miles Members
Dividend Miles Members Receive Frequent Flyer Miles and Special Savings On Budget Rentals PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 29 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. announced today a new alliance with US Airways through which US Airways Dividend Miles members can earn frequent flyer miles when they rent from Budget. Members who rent ... Continue reading
ATV Safety Institute Summer Safety Alert for All-Terrain Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif.--June 29, 2006--As the nation begins to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute would like to reinforce the importance of all-terrain vehicle safety. Summer marks a time when children have more free time to enjoy many activities, including riding ATVs. Parental ... Continue reading
News: National Motorists Association Holiday Weekend Speed Trap List
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Eric Skrum Communications Director National Motorists Association Phone: (608) 849-6000 nma@motorists.org www.speedtrap.org Keep Your Eyes Peeled This Holiday Weekend! Top Speed Traps In The U.S.A. Waunakee, WI -- June 29, 2006 -- The Fourth of July weekend is one of the most heavily tra ... Continue reading
Motorists Encouraged to Put Safety First This Fourth of July
PennDOT, State Police Offer Safe-Driving Tips HARRISBURG, Pa., June 29 -- With millions of people expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police are urging motorists to drive safely and prevent accidents. "Two of the biggest steps motorists can take to ensure safety are to wea ... Continue reading
National Safety Summit to Address Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Among Diverse Populations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & WASHINGTON--June 29, 2006-- Results of Four-year Research Project to be announced at Safety Summit in Washington, DC; NHTSA Administrator, Chairman of the NTSB, Director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and Safety Experts to Offer Community Intervention Model A newly-released ... Continue reading
Mercedes Honored With Red Dot Design Award
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 29th, 2006 at 9:30 PM CST In awards news, Mercedes was recently bestowed with yet another accolade, courtesy of the North Rhineland-Westphalia Design Center. The "red dot design award - best of the best," an internationally recognized design prize, was given to Mercedes based on ... Continue reading
Dan Baudoux Race Report - Crandon Brush Run
June 28, 2006 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ?Rocket Man? Lives Up To His Nickname On Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th at Crandon International Off Road Raceway, the world?s MECCA for Off Road Racing, Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) held rounds 3 and 4 of the Sportsman 2, 2006 championship racing series ... Continue reading
ACTON, Mass.--June 29, 2006-- The New Endeavor, WheelsTV.net, Is Being Built by Optaros to Launch Broadband Automotive Community WheelsTV(R), the first broadband television network devoted exclusively to the world's passion for cars, trucks and motorcycles, today announced the launch of the first phase of WheelsTV.net, ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29 -- DHAP Digital announces the successful launch and extensive use of the Lexus Vehicle Configurator for the TiVo(R) Series2(TM) Digital Video Recorder. The Lexus Vehicle Configurator showcases the 2007 Lexus ES 350, allowing users to configure a vehicle, request an email or printed brochure about ... Continue reading
Engineering Evaluation and Testing Completed - Follow-On Product Identified
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., June 29 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) is pleased to announce that the engineering evaluation and testing phase of the electric propulsion system for the 'Mexico City Three Wheel Taxi Cab' project has been successfully completed. The Mexico City management group plans to conduct the ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Announces Year-End Conference Call to Be Held on July 13, 2006
Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results to Be Released RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 29 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2006. The Company will release the results and file its 10-K before market on the same day. The ca ... Continue reading
ICOP In-Car Video Deployed by Webb City Police Department
Strong Customer Validation Promoting Peer Referrals and Brisk Sales LENEXA, Kan., June 29 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NYSE Arca: ICOP), a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, announced today that the Webb City Police Department in Missouri has chosen the ICOP Model 20/20 for fleet-wide deplo ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 29, 2006--Atlanta-based Lanier, the southeast's largest parking management company, announced today an agreement with Flexcar to make Atlanta the first southern city where you can reserve a car by the hour for those short trips, meetings and errands where transit can't take you. Flexcar, which already boa ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla., June 29 -- Lockheed Martin has received a $17.1 million contract to produce Close Combat Tactical Trainer Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulators (CCTT-RVS) for the U.S. Army. CCTT-RVS complements the traditional CCTT with representation of a wide variety of wheeled vehicles, including multiple variants of the ... Continue reading
Merix Corporation Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006
FOREST GROVE, Ore.--June 28, 2006--Merix Corporation today announced consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended May 27, 2006. Sales for the fourth quarter increased 95% to $100.4 million compared to $51.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, due primarily to the inclusion of sales activity ... Continue reading
MetLife to Hold Conference Call for Second Quarter 2006 Results
NEW YORK--June 29, 2006--MetLife, Inc. will hold its second quarter 2006 earnings conference call and audio Webcast on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. (ET). These events will follow MetLife's issuance of its second quarter earnings press release on Monday, July 31, 2006, after the market closes. The pre ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Qualify for NASDAQ Global Select Market
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 29 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market. The NASDAQ Global Select Market has the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the wor ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, June 29 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced that it will file a Form 12b-25 (Notice of Late Filing) today with respect to its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. ... Continue reading
GRAPEVINE, Texas--June 29, 2006--The 2006 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference held June 7th - 10th, 2006 met with resounding success as attendees from all segments of the vehicle leasing industry convened at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center on Lake Grapevine to foster the future ... Continue reading
New Preprocessing Releases Improve CAD Interoperability and Enhance Mesh Generation for Fluent Users
CAD Readers, Geometry Conditioners, Surface Wrapping Technology Dramatically Improve Productivity SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., June 29 -- Fluent Inc., a wholly- owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced new relea ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Set to Join Russell 3000 Index
PROVO, Utah--June 29, 2006--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) ("Raser"), an energy technology company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, today announced that they have been selected to join the Russell 3000(R) Index when Russell Investment Group reconstitutes ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--June 29, 2006--The Armor All/STP Products Company (AASTP) and Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton) today announced an agreement that designates Afton as AASTP's exclusive licensing agent for performance additives, branded with the STP(R) mark, to gasoline marketers in North America. AASTP is a leading manu ... Continue reading
Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Issues Summer Bonus to Employees
QUINCY, Ill.--June 29, 2006--Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , issued a summer bonus to its employees today. An average bonus of $1,800 was distributed to each employee, including $200 in $2 bills. "Dedicated and upstanding people like Titan employees keep America going," ... Continue reading
PARIS, France, June 29 -- Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) today announced the establishment of a Chinese joint venture with Ichikoh, one of Japan's largest lighting systems manufacturers. This operation, the Group's thirteenth in China, demonstrates Valeo's continuing commitment to the Chinese automotive market and further strength ... Continue reading
VIASPACE Receives Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Humidity Measurement Instruments
PASADENA, Calif., June 29 -- VIASPACE Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) , a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that has received an order for five of its new laser based instruments to measure the humidity ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--June 29, 2006--Worthington Industries, Inc. today reported results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2006. (U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) 4Q2006 3Q2006 4Q2005 12M2006 12M2005 ------ ------ ------ -------- -------- Net sales $822.0 $681.5 $817.0 $2,897.2 $3,078.9 Op ... Continue reading
Verasun, Ford Open Industry-First Ethanol Corridor in America's Heartland
New Ethanol Corridor Gives Consumers Greater Access to Alternative Fuel -- Innovative partnership between Ford and VeraSun expands E85 availability in the Midwest with the addition of 14 VE85(TM) stations along a corridor through Illinois -- Drivers of flexible fuel vehicles are able to travel from Chicago to St. Louis ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Midseason Teleconference Transcript
DEAR MOTORSPORTS MEDIA: Some highlights from Wednesday¹s NHRA POWERade Series midseason teleconference ŠTop Fuel Points Leader Melanie Troxel: ³I think it's great to be getting some outside recognition (as a result of being nominated for two ESPY Awards), not only outside of drag racing, but outside of motorspo ... Continue reading
Delphi Offers New Flexible Beam Technology to Automotive Industry
Latest in suite of more compact, cost-effective connection systems technology WARREN, Ohio, June 29 -- Delphi Corp. is offering the industry's first automotive application of its patented Flexible Beam Technology (FBT), which will create cost-effective and versatile solutions for its connection systems customers around ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Provides Updated Financial Guidance
ROANOKE, Va.--June 29, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today is providing updated financial guidance for its fiscal second quarter, which ends July 15, 2006. For the quarter, comparable-store sales are now expected to in ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Forms Joint Venture to Produce Electric Power Steering Systems
WUHAN, Hubei, China, June 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it has set up a new joint venture to manufacture electric power steering (''EPS'') systems and components. The joint venture company, under the nam ... Continue reading
Australia's Holden Leads With Ethanol Labelling
In a first for an Australian car manufacturer, GM Holden today announced it would begin applying an "E10 suitable" label to its imported vehicles from July 1, 2006. The label assures new Holden vehicle owners they can use fuel blended with up to 10 per cent ethanol without causing damage or voiding warranty rights. The ... Continue reading
Japan to Fight Global Warming, Rising Oil Prices by Replacing Gas Cars With Ethanol Ones
TOKYO June 29, 2006; Hans Greimel writing for the AP reported that Japan plans to fight global warming and surging oil prices by requiring that all vehicles on the road be able to run on an environment-friendly mix of ethanol and regular gasoline by 2030, an official said Thursday. The new policy, adopted by the Enviro ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--June 28, 2006--This historic 50th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System provides an occasion to reflect on the success of the interstate, but AAA says it is also time to turn to the future of transportation. "As impressive as our Interstate may be, it's stretched to its limit and in some places, way ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Sues Body Shops in Coordinated Statewide Anti-Fraud Crackdown
LOS ANGELES--June 28, 2006--Farmers Insurance Exchange and Mid Century Insurance Company have sued two separate body shops and their owners, accusing them of taking part in a scheme designed to defraud Farmers and its policyholders. The civil complaints, which are similar to prior successful lawsuits against body shops ... Continue reading
Bloomberg TV Examines Oil Dependency and Ethanol
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Bloomberg, the global provider of data, news and analytics, today announced the premiere of a BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) half-hour special report "The Ethanol Fix: Breaking America's Addiction to Oil" on Wednesday June 28 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted by BLOOMBERG TELEVISION anchor Carol Massar. The ... Continue reading
DETROIT - June 29, 2006: General Motors has announced plans to buyout or offer an early retirement package to an estimated 30,000 hourly employees. GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner says the deal will help General Motors reduce their structural costs from 34 percent of revenue in 2005 to 25 percent of revenue in 2010. D ... Continue reading
World Leaders to Use Electric Vehicles During 2006 G8 Summit - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
* Russian government purchases 30 four-passenger GEM electric vehicles to transport government officials * Second G8 Summit for GEM electric vehicles * World's leading street-legal GEM electric vehicle available to consumers in the U.S. and internationally * Broadcast quality video of GEM electric vehicles leaving the ... Continue reading
1954 Cadillac La Carrera Panamericana Race Car Rides Again
Warren, Michigan - 52 years ago, Keith Andrews and Blu Plemons competed in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana - the Mexican Road Race. Their privately funded 1954 Cadillac Series 62 coupe challenged the factory-backed teams, beating all of them on the final two stages. Mr. Plemons has vivid memories of that race, recalling ... Continue reading
Dear Editor: I hope this finds you well and thought the following might be of interest to you or your colleagues. Will Langhorne has signed with Porsche Michelin Supercup team Molitor Racing (Team MRS) for the remainder of the Formula 1 support series' 2006 season. Langhorne will mark his return to the highly competiti ... Continue reading
Rich Gilligan Retires From Mitsubishi Motors North America
CYPRESS, Calif., June 28 -- Richard Gilligan, Co-President and Co-CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced his retirement today, after an auto industry career that began in 1962. He was named president of MMNA in January 2005. Previously, Gilligan was President and COO of MMNA Manufacturing Divisio ... Continue reading
DIRECTV to Sponsor Spirit of Daytona
Contact: Lauren Liebowitz Spirit of Daytona Racing, LLC 264 Carswell Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 (386) 253-4147 (386) 366-4008 E-mail: lauren.liebowitz@gmail.com www.spiritofdaytona.com Daytona Beach, Florida (June 28, 2006) DIRECTV to Sponsor Spirit of Daytona Spirit of Daytona Racing with Bobby Labonte announced toda ... Continue reading
Mike Ryan Prepared To Beat Current Record At Pikes Peak
For Immediate Release June 27, 2006 Contact: 818.766.2200 Julie L. Leibovitz Julie@fastrucks.com www.fastrucks.com Mike Ryan Prepared To Beat Current Record At Pikes Peak International Hill Climb  North Hollywood, CA- On Saturday, July 1st, big rig racer Mike Ryan will venture to beat his record time of 12.46.81. ... Continue reading
IDM Launches One-of-a-Kind Search Engine Marketing Platform for U.S. Auto Dealers
ROCKLIN, Calif.--June 28, 2006--Intelligent Direct Marketing, Inc.(TM) (IDM), a major national direct marketing company, has launched IDM Interactive, bringing the power of local search engine marketing to America's automotive dealerships in a unique way. "If your website isn't on page-one for the Internet search terms ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Looking Forward to Indianapolis Debut with Liberty Challenge Pro Series Race
Rafa Matos Looking Forward to Indianapolis Debut with Liberty Challenge Pro Series Race INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 28, 2006 - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the ultimate goal for drivers from around the world. This weekend, Raphael Matos will have a chance to compete at the world famous race course during the Liberty ... Continue reading
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