ADP Dealer Services Celebrates Grand Opening of Historic, Minority-Owned Harlem Dealership
-ADP proud DMS provider to Harlem's first new-car dealership in 40 years- HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 17 -- General Motors Corp.'s Harlem Auto Mall, Harlem's first new-car dealership in 40 years, celebrated its grand opening in June. Billed as "GM Harlem Day", ADP Dealer Services joined GM's Minority Dealer Association ... Continue reading
Akoya Inc. Adds Kathleen Burkhart as Chief Financial Officer
PEORIA, Ill.--July 17, 2006--Akoya, Inc., a product lifecycle analytics software company, announced today that it has named Kathleen Burkhart as Chief Financial Officer. Burkhart's duties include providing financial leadership and business guidance as well as managing investor relations for the rapidly growing company. ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--July 17, 2006--Porsche today announced that the new 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S will go on sale in November, 2006. For the first time, the Targa models will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive and a rear body profile that is 44 millimeters (1.73 in.) wider than the standard 911 Carrera(R). ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--July 17, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. will release its fourth quarter 2006 operating results on Monday, August 7, 2006, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's Web site ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2007 First-Quarter Conference Call on July 26
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--July 17, 2006--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will host a live webcast of its fiscal 2007 first-quarter conference call on Wednesday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman a ... Continue reading
Chattem Announces Extension of Consent Solicitation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--July 17, 2006--Chattem, Inc. - a leading marketer and manufacturer of branded consumer products, today announced that it has extended until 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 (the "Expiration Time") the previously announced solicitation of consents from the holders of its $107.5 mill ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-188 CRA SPRINTS RESUME SATURDAY AT PERRIS The 2006 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series resumes this Saturday at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway and Damion Gardner trails point leader Cory Kruseman by 17 points with 74 available. The Perris oval has become ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon / Advance Auto Parts Race Team - Denver Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 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 FINAL ROUND IN DENVER 2006 NHRA POWER ... Continue reading
DataScan Field Services Acquires Manders Appraisal and Groupe Quadrex in Canada
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--July 17, 2006--DataScan Field Services (DFS), the largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection company in the industry, announced the acquisition of Manders Appraisal and Groupe Quadrex, vehicle inspection companies with offices located in Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. Manders Appraisal (Man ... Continue reading
Michael Maledon and Gil Van Over Join as Founding Members of Council LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 17 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that Michael B. Maledon, a consultant to Van Enterprises, and Gil Van Over of gvo3 & Associates have joined DealerTrack's Compliance Advisor ... Continue reading
Delphi Furukawa Opens Customer Service Center in Ann Arbor
New building will facilitate stronger local support to Toyota Technical Center ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 17 -- Delphi Furukawa Wiring Systems LLC opened a new customer service center here recently. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delphi Corporation and The Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd., ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER WISE EXTENDS SPRINT FQ LEAD Josh Wise extended his lead in the 2006 Earl's Fast Qualiofier standings in USAC's National Sprint Car Series with three point-paying performances in the four "Indiana Sprint Week" series openers this past week. Drivers ... Continue reading
Economists Say Car Rental Excise Taxes Fail Tests of Good Tax Policy
Taxes are 'inconsistent with basic principles of good taxation' CHICAGO, July 17 -- As state and local governments rely more heavily upon the use of car rental excise taxes to fund sports facilities, civic centers and other local projects, a new study by a pair of nationally respected economists finds that these taxes ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2006-2
NEW YORK--July 17, 2006--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on HSBC Automotive Trust (USA) 2006-2 discussing the analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of simple interest retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles, lig ... Continue reading
GUTRIDGE NAMED TO LEAD FT. WORTH HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK EFFORTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chowning Johnson July 17, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 GUTRIDGE NAMED TO LEAD FT. WORTH HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK EFFORTS Ft. Worth Vehicle Auction Demonstrates Renewed Commitment to Heavy-Duty Truck Business ATLANTA - Ft. Worth Vehicle Auction, in Fort Worth, Texas, recently named Pat ... Continue reading
AZOUR, Israel, July 17 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. today announced that today its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to utilize up to $10 million to repurchase ordinary shares in the Company. The purchases may be made from time to time on the open market at the Board of Directors' discretion dependin ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 -- Lear Corporation will now hold its conference call to review the company's second- quarter 2006 financial results and related matters on Friday, July 28, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The date of the Lear call is being changed to avoid a schedule conflict with the DaimlerChrysler conference call. ... Continue reading
Lebanon Valley NYSSCA Safety Award Night Dates Modified
Lebanon Valley NYSSCA Safety Award Night Dates Modified Due to a scheduling conflict, it was necessary to alter the Safety Award Night Program at Lebanon Valley Speedway. On August 5, the New York State Stock Car Association will award the contingency bonus to the highest finishing member in the 358 Modified Division. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-187 POINT RACES SPICE MADERA MIDGET "SHOWDOWN" Tight point races in both the USAC Western and Bay Cities Racing Association Midget series will continue this Saturday when the two series combine to compete at the Madera (Calif.) Speedway. Defendi ... Continue reading
Team JNE Consulting Dominate OSCAAR Feature at Mosport Speedway Bowmanville, On; John Fletcher and Team JNE Consulting led wire to wire from the outside starting position Saturday night at the 1/2 mile Mosport Speedway to take home their third OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model event of 2006 in front on another impressive ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 19th in Memphis
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National Car Rental Adds US Airways Dividend Miles(R) Program to Travel Partners
New Relationship Gives Business Travelers More Reward Options CHICAGO, July 17 -- National Car Rental, one of the largest car rental brands in the world, announced today from the National Business Travelers Association (NBTA) International Convention and Exposition, that it has began a frequent flyer program partnershi ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SEATTLE ADVANCE PACKAGE
SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS presented by LUCAS OIL FACT SHEET WHAT: 19th annual Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the 14th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in three categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racin ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: XPLOD SERIES FINAL RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Hacker (626) 428-0280 SCRANTON OVERCOMES THE HEAT OF LAS VEGAS TO BECOME THE CAREER WINS LEADER OF NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT RACING SERIES Las Vegas - Matt Scranton became the leader in career wins of the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series in the heat of Las Vegas at the Las Vega ... Continue reading
Unparalleled Opportunity for Up-Close Look at F-1 Race Car TORRANCE, Calif., July 17 -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and Panasonic Toyota Racing are bringing the TF106 Panasonic Toyota Formula 1 (F1) car from its headquarters in Cologne, Germany to participate in the 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Presented ... Continue reading
Press Release: World of Outlaw News - LVS 07/17/2006
High Banks Announces Tailgating for Weekends World of Outlaw Show Monday, July 17, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Lebanon Valley Speedway has just announced that in preparation for this weekend’s Carquest Double Header, that they will once again allow ‘tailgate’ parties in the infield for Sunday Ju ... Continue reading
Ricardo plc Appointed by TVR as Powertrain Development Partner
Blackpool-based sports car manufacturer TVR today announced that it has signed a Heads of Agreement with Ricardo plc to develop the TVR Speed Six engine to Euro 5 (LEVII) compliance VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., July 17 -- TVR is an exclusive brand that's been synonymous with the world's most powerful performance cars, both o ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports Third Quarter Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 17 -- Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended May 31, 2006. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported net sales increased 30 percent to $6.1 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared with n ... Continue reading
SATURDAY AT AUTOBOOKS - THE SULLIVAN COLLECTION HEADS FOR THE GLEN
AUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS NEWS BULLETIN SATURDAY JULY 15 FOR IMMEDIATE USE Burbank, Calif. - - The atmosphere at Autobooks was different last Saturday … Oh sure it was busy, always is … We open early (8AM) on Saturday mornings for our regular coffee and donuts cruise. There were also a lot of “out-of-towners” in town ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Second Quarter Conference Call on July 27
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 17 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its second quarter 2006 results prior to the market opening on July 27, 2006. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: What: Sparta ... Continue reading
Timken Raises Second Quarter, Full Year 2006 Earnings Estimates
Company to announce quarterly results July 26 CANTON, Ohio, July 17 -- The Timken Company today announced estimated 2006 second quarter earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.79, up from $0.73 per diluted share for the same period a year ago. Excluding the impact of special items, the company estimates 2006 sec ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Works Hard For 26th
Tim Sauter Works Hard For 26th Flat tire on lap three leads to uphill battle for track position July 15th, New Hampshire Intl. Speedway. Following practice on Friday afternoon Tim Sauter felt he a chance for a strong finish for his Lester Buildings Chevy on Saturday afternoon in the New England 200, but early contact f ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon / Q Power Race Team - Denver Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE ... Continue reading
USAC Release - BURT FOURTH STRAIGHT CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WINNER; HICKORY UP SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-191 BURT FOURTH STRAIGHT CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WINNER; HICKORY UP SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – Could the times be changing in USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series competition? Serie ... Continue reading
USAC Release - CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS MIDGETS RETURN SATURDAY; JANCA ASSUMES DIRT POINT LEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-190 CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS MIDGETS RETURN SATURDAY; JANCA ASSUMES DIRT POINT LEAD INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time in five weeks, USAC California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series drive ... Continue reading
USAC Release - CLAUSON, MACLEOD, ARMSTRONG TAME NEW CASTLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 17, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-192 CLAUSON, MACLEOD, ARMSTRONG TAME NEW CASTLE INDIANAPOLIS – Bryan Clauson, Alison MacLeod and Dakoda Armstrong each scored wins last Wednesday in USAC “Wednesday Night Thunder” action at ... Continue reading
Valeo Receives Innovation Recognition From Nissan
PARIS, France, July 17 -- Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) today announced that it has received a Nissan Global Supplier Award for Innovation, recognising the air quality system developed by Valeo Thermal Systems Japan. "It is an honor to receive this award and our automatic intake control system to be recognized for as one of the m ... Continue reading
Vandergriff exits in opening round
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 13 OF 23 MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 Vandergriff exits in opening round DENVER, Co., (July 16, 2006)- Bob Vandergriff Jr. came up a little short in the opening round of the MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Ban ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 17, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39539) has announced the addition of "Car Rental Industry - Global Outlook 2006" to their offering. The global outlook series on Car Rental provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summarie ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release Second-Quarter 2006 Financial Results by Teleconference and Webcast
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 17 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its second-quarter 2006 financial results at 7 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 1, via PR Newswire. At 9 a.m. EDT, a conference call is scheduled to discuss the resul ... Continue reading
Clarion to Supply Major Audio Program at Ford Motor Company
DETROIT, July 17 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announced today they have been awarded a significant audio program for future Ford Motor Company vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) The audio program awarded to Clarion C ... Continue reading
Ford UK To Invest £1 Billion To Reduce Emissions And Fuel Consumption
LONDON 17 July 2006 â Ford Motor Company, the UK's leading automotive company, is to spend at least £1 billion developing a range of global environmental technologies in the UK for its Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo brands â the largest commitment ever to the environment by a carmaker in the UK. When t ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Production of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines for Delivery to Customers
* Ford will be the first in the world to deliver a dedicated hydrogen internal combustion engine powered vehicle to commercial customers in E-450 shuttle buses later this year. * Production of dedicated hydrogen fueled V-10 engines begins at Ford's Engine Manufacturing Development Operations in Dearborn Heights; engine ... Continue reading
2007 Dodge Caliber Earns Top Safety Ratings in Government Crash Tests
* Caliber Becomes 12th Consecutive New Chrysler Group Vehicle to Receive Five Stars for Frontal Crash Protection * Caliber Also Earns Top Rating for Side-Impact Protection AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- The 2007 Dodge Caliber has received the government's highest ratings for side- and frontal- impact crash protection ... Continue reading
New Toyota Sales Chief Expects Changes
Washington DC July 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that despite the fact that Toyota continues to out perform other automakers, Jim Lentz, the new Executive VP of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., still has plenty to worry about, reports Automotive News. Toyota's rapid growth has placed strain on dealers' ability to p ... Continue reading
Ghosn, Wagoner Vow Three Month Assessment of Alliance
Washington DC July 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that after meeting on Friday, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and General Motors CEO Richard Wagoner said they will take the next three months to assess the potential benefits of a three-way alliance and then decide whether to pursue a deal, reports The Detroit ... Continue reading
Bosch, Ricardo Collaborate on High Performance Gasoline Direct Injection Concept
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- Robert Bosch Corporation and Ricardo plc have joined engineering forces to develop an advanced turbo- charged, direct injection gasoline engine system. The prototype system, DI BOOST, will offer superior performance and fuel economy while also being capable of achieving super ultra l ... Continue reading
State-of-the-Art Ethanol Dehydration Facility on the Island of St. Croix
ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands--July 17, 2006--GeoNet Ethanol LLC, a U.S. Virgin Island company, has been informed by the St. Croix Committee of the Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Commission, that it will receive its Coastal Zone Management permit to construct an ethanol dehydration facility on the island of St. Cro ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum Shows Dean Martin's Sex Wagon
VOLO, Ill., July 17 -- After 39 years of hibernation, the 1966 Mercury Station Wagon that served as a love nest for Dean Martin and Stella Stevens in the 1966 movie "The Silencers" is now on permanent display at the Volo Auto Museum. A stylish, sexy adventure in the tradition of James Bond, "The Silencers" was a big hi ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Record Sales, Net Income, and Cash Flow
CLEVELAND--July 17, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced record quarterly sales, net income, and cash flow for the second quarter of 2006. Net income per share was $1.64 for the second quarter of 2006, an increase of 20 percent over net income per share of $1.37 in the second quar ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- July 21 and July 28 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UMRA TQ MIDGETS FRIDAY - JULY 21 O'Neal Wood Products Modifieds Tire & Wheel Center Super Stocks BLOOMINGTON, IN (July 16, 2006) - Bloomington ... Continue reading
Boston Car Buyers: the Fastest Way to Sell Your Car
Online Service, Among the First in New England, Eliminates Car-Selling Hassle, Offers 'Instant Cash' CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 17 -- So you want to sell your vehicle -- but you want a fair price and you don't want the hassles of finding a private buyer or trading in to a dealership. Introducing Boston Car Buyers (http://w ... Continue reading
Eaton Increases Dividend 11 Percent to $.39 Per Share
CLEVELAND--July 17, 2006--As announced in today's second quarter 2006 earnings news release, the Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has declared a third quarter dividend of $.39 per share, representing an 11 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend of $.35 per share ... Continue reading
Major Statement from Pro Mod driver Charles Carpenter
Below is a letter written by Pro Modified pioneer Charles Carpenter to the IHRA and everyone involved in the class regarding the current state of affairs in IHRA Pro Mod. This letter addresses many pressing issues, and is intended to be a catalyst for action within the class. Supporting this statement is a list of stat ... Continue reading
China(Shanghai)International Wind Energy Exhibition And Conference 2007
Dear Export Manager, We are the organizer of China(Shanghai)International Wind Energy Exhibition And Conference 2007. It is one of the biggest show about green energy in Asia! We warmly want to invite you participate our show if your company have plan. Show time: April 10th-12th,2007 Show Venue: Shanghai New Internatio ... Continue reading
SSP Back In Action This Thursday and Friday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Begins Exciting Second Half of the Season this Thursday and Friday with Lots of Action NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 6, 2006) - After a two week break, the Susquehanna Speedway Park returns to action with a great schedule of exciting events throughout the remainde ... Continue reading
Amerityre Licenses Korean Company to Produce Polyurethane Foam Products
Company Will Also Purchase Manufacturing Equipment and Chemical Systems BOULDER CITY, Nev., July 17 -- Amerityre Corporation announced today that it has entered into a manufacturing and distribution license agreement with Joon "James" Won Lee, doing business as Flatfree, Inc., a South Korean corporation ("Flatfree- Kor ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J.--July 17, 2006--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. , makers of Arm & Hammer(R) products, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Orange Glo International, Greenwood Village, CO. for $325 million in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals, is expected to close ... Continue reading
China Automotive Announces Election of New Director
WUHAN, Hubei, China, July 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced the election of Mr. Guangxun Xu, as a new independent non-executive director to the Board. Mr. Xu has also been appointed to the audit committee, the co ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry to Gain Significant Benefits From Advances in Fuel Cell Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 17 -- Growing regulatory pressures from government authorities such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are stimulating the adoption of fuel cell technologies in order to ensure reduced emissions and effective fuel conversion. Initiatives such ... Continue reading
Toyota Financial Services Launches 'Scion Solutions'
Tool Aims to Educate Whyville Users About Financing as They Purchase Virtual Scion Vehicles LOS ANGELES, July 17 -- Whyville.net and Toyota Financial Services announced the launch of "Scion Solutions" this month within Whyville.net, the popular virtual world for children and young teens (8-15). Sponsored by Toyota's Sc ... Continue reading
BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Make North American Debut in 2007 Chrysler Pacifica
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- In the first North American application of BorgWarner's Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system, BorgWarner's all-wheel drive (AWD) technology will be standard on the 2007 model year Chrysler Pacifica models with AWD, which is expected to launch later this year. "We are proud t ... Continue reading
ABI Research: The Car Will Be the Next Battleground for Web Portals
Oyster Bay, NY - July 17, 2006 - Navigation vendors and automakers alike have been engaged in a continual struggle to differentiate their navigation offerings. 2006 has finally brought such features as traffic information and text-to-speech to navigation. ABI Research analysts believe the next steps are 3D renderings, ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
Worldwide Retail Motorcycle Sales Up 10 Percent MILWAUKEE, July 17 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings per share for its second quarter ended June 25, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.38 billion compared to $1.33 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 3.3 percent increase. Net income fo ... Continue reading
Autoweb Selects AutoCom as Agency of Record
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 17 -- Autoweb, a leading global provider of engineering data management and interoperability solutions for the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries, has selected AutoCom Associates as its public relations agency of record. Headquartered in suburban Detroit, AutoCom provides p ... Continue reading
ARRRR! 52,000 Participate in Volvo Treasure Hunt
Seven Finalists Worldwide Will Join in Final, Frantic Search for a Volvo XC90 V8 SUV Buried Somewhere in the World; Part of Volvo's Promotion With Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' Volvo Continues Pirates Promotion Through August With Local Retailer Radio Events and Product Sweepstakes IRVINE, Calif ... Continue reading
Quebec Places Order For 731 Volvo Buses
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 17, 2006-- Volvo Buses Canadian subsidiary, Nova Bus of Quebec, has secured one of the biggest single orders ever in the company's history. ATUQ, a purchasing group consisting of nine of the province's transit authorities, has placed an order for 731 LFS (Low floor system) buses for delivery bet ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag RAcing Series-Sunday from Route 66 Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILL. Sunday, July 16, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 REICHERT, SNYDER LEAD LUCAS OIL SERIES WINNERS AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. - Eliminations are complete at Route 66 Raceway's NHRA Lucas Oil ... Continue reading
USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 15, 2006 - Shenandoah, Virginia - Shenandoah Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Smith, 55, Smith-15.442; 2. Chase Scott, 77, Performance Research-15.473; 3. Mark Burt, 22, Burt-15.531; 4. Bradley Riethmeyer, 11, Trotter-15.758; 5. ... Continue reading
CASCAR - N#4 - Sun Valley Summary & Results
CASCAR Super Series / CASCAR Flo~Pro.com Western Series Sun Valley Speedway / Castrol 300 Summary & Results For more information contact CASCARâs Toronto office at (416) 531-4714 For immediate release / July 16, 2006 Brad Graham wins the Castrol 300 CASCAR Super Series race at Sun Valley Speedway VERNON, BC - Brad ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. takes Mopar into quarters in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. TAKES MOPAR INTO QUARTERFINALS IN DENV ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from VMP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK, PETERSBURG, VA. Sunday, July 16, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SAL BIONDO RACKS UP ANOTHER WIN IN COMP ELIMINATOR AT VMP PETERSBURG, Va. - NHRA Northeast division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competi ... Continue reading
Sascha Maassen extended his American Le Mans Series winning record, finishing first in the LMP2 class and second overall in the inaugural series race at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, on July 15. The win was the Raeren, Belgium, driver's 24th series victory. He is one of only two who have won every season sin ... Continue reading
Business Week Asks: Will Toyota Make a Play for GM?
Detroit July 16, 2006; Business Week .Com in a report asks if Renault and Nissan have a competitor in their effort to form an alliance with General Motors? Top executives at Toyota Motor are mulling their own overture to GM to head off rival Nissan from forging an alliance that could help the Japanese-French car compan ... Continue reading
Candy White And Ice Age - The Mark Of Color Fashion
Buyers lean towards white finishes and special-effect variants A wide-ranging spectrum of more than 360 colour nuances WOLFSBURG, Germany - Volkswagen customers can choose from a huge spectrum of more than 360 colour finishes and variants. And it is easy to spot new colour trends. Alongside classically favoured black, ... Continue reading
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