SSP Cancels Racing Events for Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Racing Postponed for Thursday Night at SSP; Racing Continues on Friday Night Newberrytown, PA (July 27, 2006) - The racing events scheduled for Thursday night, July 27 have been postponed due to severe late afternoon thunderstorms that hit the track around 5:00 ... Continue reading
Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! Attracts Worldwide Interest
DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- The alternative energy event, Tomorrow's Energy ... Today!, is attracting worldwide interest. Among the international early adopters of alternative energy presenting during the October 23-25 event are Professor Zongqiang Mao of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, Ho Hiang Kwee, Associate ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL MOVES TO BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA TO SHOWCASE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
<http://www.altwheels.org/> For Immediate Release Contacts: Event Founder: Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org Event Press: Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\OLKB8\clas sic.pr@v erizon.net> ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL MOVES TO BOSTON CITY HALL ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL MOVES TO BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA TO SHOWCASE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
/ <http://www.altwheels.org/>/ */ /* */For Immediate Release/* *Contacts: */Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:info@altwheels.org> / Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLKB 8%5Cclassic.pr@ver ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, July 27 -- It was only a matter of time until race bred innovations brought the latest in Carbon Fiber technology to the street. That time has arrived. RENNWORX LTD. INC., the source for exclusive brands as WORK WHEELS, MANTHEY and other high performance brands is now the first and exclusive US distributor ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--July 27, 2006--Chevron Products Company introduces two new, premium synthetic transmission fluids designed specifically for the heavy-duty manual transmission market. These new products meet the newly released Eaton(R)Fuller(R) PS-164 Rev 7 specification. Available as Chevron Delo(TM) Synthetic Trans ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Partnership with National Urban League Announced
* Organizations Will Partner in Support of Financial Education Programming Partnership * Announced at NUL Annual Conference on Friday, July 28, 2006 in Atlanta, Ga. WHAT: Chrysler Financial supports the National Urban League's financial literacy program titled Know Your Money. The program is designed to change attitude ... Continue reading
2010 Global Consolidated Net Sales Target More than 4,000 Billion Yen TOKYO, July 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its mid- term plan for 2006 to 2010. The plan includes management direction and specific goals to achieve by 2010, based on the two themes for DENSO's long- term policy-DENSO Vision 2015-achieving a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 27, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39986) has announced the addition of PowerSiC - Status & Forecasts Silicon Carbide Devices for Power Electronics Market to their offering. PFC will handle a $100M devices market in 2012. Hybrid cars, solar & wind power and ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 27, 2006--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $573.3 million for the second quarter ended July 2, 2006 compared to $623.8 million in the prior year's quarter. Net loss for the quarter was $131.3 million, or $6.96 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.0 milli ... Continue reading
Electro-Matic Products, Inc. Announces New Webinar Schedule
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- Electro-Matic Products, Inc. announces the availability of the 2006 Webinar Schedule featuring their automation partner, Siemens. Electro-Matic's Technology Webinars are designed as a means of introducing new and emerging technologies to the manufacturing world. The series of online ... Continue reading
Generous Grants Help Three Local Charities Make Great Strides
--Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation Gives $373,333-- EAST NORRITON, Pa., July 27 -- The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, the public charity associated with the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), just announced a $40,000 grant to three local charities in addition to their $333, ... Continue reading
H.C. Starck Develops Thermal Management Components for HB-LEDs and Laser Diodes
NEWTON, Mass.--July 27, 2006--H.C. Starck develops and manufactures thermal management components for HB-LEDs (High Brightness LEDs) and laser diodes, such as MoCu composites, Cu/Mo/Cu laminates, and plated Mo-flat products. The reliability and efficiency of semiconductor devices can be improved by maximizing the therm ... Continue reading
Hella Inc. Opens New Canadian Sales Office
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 27 -- Hella Inc., the North American aftermarket subsidiary of automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella, is opening a new sales office in the Toronto area. "The new sales facility supports our plans for further expansion," says Wolfgang Benz, president of Hella Inc. "Our sales staff ... Continue reading
Icons Unite! Goodyear to Supply Interstate Brands Trucks
AKRON, Ohio, July 27 -- Two beloved American icons -- the Goodyear blimp and Hostess Twinkies -- are finally coming together. Or at least the companies they represent are. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today it has been awarded a supply arrangem ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway feels like home to Pro Stock rookie Carlson
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Date: July 28-30, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net INFINEON RACEWAY FEELS LIKE HOME TO PRO STOCK ROOKIE CA ... Continue reading
News for Release: Thursday, July 27, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Government Reaches Agreement with Asarco & Point **Ruston** to Clean Up Contaminated Site in **Washington** State* Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov or DOJ, (202) 514-2007 / www.usdoj.gov; TDD, (202) 514-1888 (Was ... Continue reading
New Tool Enhancement Gives Fleet Managers Firmer Handle On Fluctuating Fuel Prices
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--July 27, 2006--GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services recently added daily fuel reporting to its integrated, web-based reporting applications, my.Dashboard(SM) and my.Reports. New daily fuel reporting delivers information based on all fuel transaction data including transactions that have not yet bee ... Continue reading
Office of Under Secretary of Defense Selects NAVTEQ(R) Data
NAVTEQ Provider of Points of Interest Data for MilitaryHOMEFRONT Website CHICAGO, July 27 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected as the provider of Points of Interest (POI) information by the Office of Under Secretary of Defense f ... Continue reading
Record Bids Expected at Gooding & Co Auction
Fabulous Finale to the Pebble Beach Concours SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27 -- A 1927 Bugatti Type 35C, expected to bring $2 to $2.5 million, which would be the highest sale price for a Bugatti Grand Prix car sold at auction, will most likely pace the bidding in what should be a record total at this year's Gooding & Com ... Continue reading
Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
- Second Quarter EPS of $1.13, Includes an $0.11 Tax Benefit - - Comparable EPS of $1.02 Increases 19% - - Revenue Up 15%; Operating Revenue Grows 6% - - Full Year EPS Forecast Range Raised to $4.00 to $4.10 - MIAMI, July 27 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions ... Continue reading
SIMCO Reports on Amalgamation with Affiliate and Debt Restructuring
DETROIT--July 27, 2006--SIMCO America Inc. (Pink Sheets: SCMA) reported on the status of its amalgamation and alignment which has been the main interest of the company through the first two quarters of 2006. SIMCO's subsidiary Shinil of Korea entered into a restructuring process whereby they will amalgamate their affil ... Continue reading
SmartCool International Receives First Equipment Order
VANCOUVER, July 27 -- SmartCool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC), an advanced energy savings technology company, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, SmartCool International Inc. has received its first order for the System 4000 Energy Saving Module (ESM); technology obtained through the company's June 30th ... Continue reading
State Fund Opens Its Free 'Heat Illness Prevention' Seminars to General Public Across California
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 -- State Compensation Insurance Fund announced today that it will increase the number of its free "Heat Illness Prevention" seminars and also open the seminars to the general public. State Fund has been conducting Heat Illness Prevention seminars across California as part of its commitment to edu ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. keeping his head down, staying focused for Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Date: July 28-30, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. KEEPING HIS HEAD DOWN, STAYING FOCUSED FOR ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--July 27, 2006--United Components, Inc. will report financial results for the second quarter of 2006 on Tuesday August 15, 2006. Following the earnings release, the Company will conduct its quarterly conference call for investors and other interested parties on Wednesday August 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. E ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Local Carefree Man Finalist in World's First Treasure Hunt for Buried Vehicle
Jim Hutz of Carefree, Arizona Joins Two U.S. Finalists and Four International Finalists on August 6 at Secret Location for On-the-Ground Race to Uncover Buried Volvo SUV CAREFREE, Ariz., July 27 -- Look what the tide's washed in! Volvo Car Corporation today announced that Carefree's Jim Hutz is one of seven internation ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Local Herndon Man Finalist in World's First Treasure Hunt for Buried Vehicle
Dave Hutz of Herndon, Va. Joins Two U.S. Finalists and Four International Finalists on August 6 at Secret Location for On-the-Ground Race to Uncover Buried Volvo SUV HERNDON, Va., July 27 -- Look what the tide's washed in! Volvo Car Corporation today announced that Herndon's Dave Hutz is one of seven international fina ... Continue reading
WSIB Insurance Names New President and Executive Vice President
INDIANAPOLIS, July 27 -- Insurance broker WSIB Insurance Agency LLC has announced that Laura Hauenstein will serve as President and H. Don DeWitt will serve as Executive Vice President of its WSIB Motorsports division. WSIB Motorsports offers specially designed motorsports coverage for professional and semi-professiona ... Continue reading
Built for Extreme Expectations -- Club Car Introduces All-New 4x4 Utility Vehicles
AUGUSTA, Ga., July 27 -- Club Car has combined safety and comfort with power and agility to create the XRT1550 series utility vehicles that will please outdoor enthusiasts as well as those with demanding outdoor chores. The XRT1550 series features rugged, automotive-inspired styling, which complements the vehicles' pow ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--July 27, 2006--CSK Auto Corporation (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, CSK Auto, Inc. ("Auto"), has reached an agreement (the "Letter Agreement") with a majority in aggregate principal amount of its 4 5/8% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2025 (the "Notes") to (i) provide for the wa ... Continue reading
Indianapolis Police Drill Team to Perform at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com INDIANAPOLIS POLICE DRILL TEAM TO PERFORM AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE DUBLIN, OH (July 27, 2006) - The tremendously popular Indianapolis Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team is set to perform four shows at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle ... Continue reading
Louisiana Congressman Drops Cosponsorship of Pro-Consumer, Pro-Small Business Bill, States CARE
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 27 -- U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander (R-Monroe, Quitman, Alexandria), a previous cosponsor of The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2048, has dropped his cosponsorship of this pro-motoring consumer, pro-small business legislation. "It's disappointing that Rep. Alexander has dropp ... Continue reading
Site Will Be Company's Ninth Plant, Built to Satisfy Increased Demand for Gatorade Thirst Quencher and Propel Fitness Water PRYOR, Okla., July 27 -- NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth joined Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and officials from The Gatorade Company to break ground today on a new manufacturing and distribution facili ... Continue reading
News from Chevron: Introducing New Synthetic Transmission Fluid
Dear AutoChannel, I wanted to give you a heads-up that today, Chevron is introducing two new transmission fluids designed for the heavy-duty manual transmission market. The two products, Chevron Delo(tm) Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50 and Texaco Syn-Star(r) TL SAE 50, meet and exceed the major OEM's performance re ... Continue reading
Vandergriff looks to shake things up in Sonoma
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 23 Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Date: July 28-30, 2006 Vandergriff looks to shake things up in Sonoma SONOMA, Calif., (July 27, 2006)- The beautiful, rolling auburn hills of the Napa Valley wine region will be shaken this weekend as ... Continue reading
Varta Microbattery GmbH Charged with Patent Infringement
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Files ITC Action ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc., filed a complaint yesterday with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) charging Varta Micr ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Higher Results for the Second Quarter
DOVER, Del., July 27 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Earnings from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 improved by 13.7% to $8,329,000 compared with $7,328,000 in the comparable quarter of the prior year. On a diluted per share basi ... Continue reading
Ford Notifies NYSE Arca of Intent to Withdraw Listing
DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- Ford Motor Company has notified NYSE Arca, Inc. (formerly the Pacific Exchange) that it intends to withdraw listing of its shares of common stock on NYSE Arca in order to avoid dual regulatory oversight and dual listing fees. Trading of Ford common stock on the facilities of NYSE Arca will s ... Continue reading
WHAT: Volunteers from the Chrysler Financial West Business Center in Irvine will be spending Thursday, July 27, painting, cleaning and doing light repairs on the homes of three elderly Tustin residents in conjunction with Paint Your Heart Out Inc. WHO: Jeffrey N. Peterson, Director -- West Business Center for Chrysler ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Second-Quarter Operating Profit Increases To EUR 1.9 Billion
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on July 27th, 2006 At 7:50 AM CST For those interested in a comprehensive analysis of DaimlerChrysler's second-quarter operating profit, the company has published a press release this morning detailing that exact subject. As a whole, Daimler managed to increase their operating profit by ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics, Inc. to Present at the 9th Annual JP Morgan Harbour Auto Conference
VISTA, Calif., July 27 -- 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 major supplier of home audio, mobile audio and video, and satellite radio products, today announced that Jim Minarik, President ... Continue reading
Lighting Retrofit Project Results in Over $110,000 Annual Savings with Additional Savings Expected from Utilization of Electric City's Control and Monitoring Technologies GLENDORA, Calif., July 27 -- Electric City Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: ELCY) and its newest subsidiary Parke Industries today announced the recent complet ... Continue reading
Electro-Matic Products, Inc. Announces Affiliation with EPLAN Software & Services
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- Electro-Matic Products, Inc. proudly announces its new relationship with EPLAN Software & Services, world leader in providing complete engineering design automation solutions. The new agreement between EPLAN and Electro-Matic Products allows Electro-Matic to extend its product portfo ... Continue reading
Electro-Matic Products, Inc. Announces Affiliation with Fluke Corporation
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- Electro-Matic Products, Inc. proudly announces its new relationship with Fluke Corporation, a world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools. The new agreement between Fluke Corporation and Electro-Matic Products, Inc. allows Electro-Matic Products ... Continue reading
Electro-Matic Products, Inc. Announces Affiliation with Stober Drives, Inc.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- Electro-Matic Products, Inc. proudly announces its new relationship with Stober Drives, Inc., a pioneer in the gearing industry since 1934. The new agreement between Stober and Electro-Matic Products allows Electro-Matic to extend its product portfolio to include Stober's offering of ... Continue reading
Weisgerber to Discuss the Future of Luxury Car Shopping Online LOS ANGELES, July 27 -- At the August 1 Motor Press Guild (MPG) luncheon, ForbesAutos.com's Vice President and General Manager, John Weisgerber, will discuss the future of luxury car shopping online. ForbesAutos.com is the most-visited independent automotiv ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 27 -- ICEM, the global leader in surface modeling, surface model validation and design visualization software has today announced that Ford Motor Company has made a significant purchase of its ICEM Shape Design ("ISD") software as part of its global C3P NG strategy. This purchase will provide Ford with a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Ford Global Technologies, LLC Select UGS to Be the First PLM Commercial Software Company to Work With Ford's Innovation Acceleration Center DEARBORN, Mich. and PLANO, Texas, July 27 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, Ford Motor Com ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo - Barber Motorsports Park
For Immediate Release Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Heads To Barber Motorsport Park Guy Cosmo will team again with NASCAR Champion, Bobby Labonte as the formidable duo take on the challenging Barber Motorsports Park for this weekend's Grand American Rolex Series Porsche 250. Driving for Spirit of Daytona in the ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 8.0% Increase in Operating Earnings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 27 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance, today reported for the second quarter and first six months of 2006: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in millions, excep ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease for First Half of 2006
LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease for First Half of 2006 CINCINNATI--July 27, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com durin ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2006 Second Quarter Net Income Results Up 53% With Record Revenue
CHICAGO, July 27 -- LKQ Corporation today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2006, with revenue of $195.0 million, net income of $11.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.21. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) "We exceeded our previously issued earnings estimates ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Travel Network Is Now International
Motorcycle Travel Network, MTN, the Only Bed and Breakfast Network for the Traveling Motorcyclist, Announces It Has Gone International With the Addition of Members in Canada and the UK! NASHVILLE, Ind., July 27 -- Members are now in 42 states and four Canadian provinces. MTN is no longer just in North America, though, ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Second Quarter Results & Intended Divestiture to Strengthen Performance
AKRON, Ohio--July 27, 2006--Myers Industries, Inc. today reports results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006: -- For the second quarter of 2006, Myers Industries announced record net sales of $238.2 million, an increase of 6 percent from $225.0 million a year ago. However, due to a goodwill impair ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, July 27 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the completion of the acquisition of DCS Group PLC. Reynolds announced plans to acquire DCS on May 24 following an agreement between the boards of Reynolds and Reynolds UK Holding Limited and DCS Group. As previously announced, the transaction i ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Added to New NASDAQ Global Select Market
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. has been added to the new NASDAQ Global Select Market, which features the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the world based on financial and liquidity requirements. "With our inclusion in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market, Spartan is joining a prest ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Updates 'Digital Roadshow' For Investors
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. launched a new version of its "Digital Roadshow" this week, updating and adding content to give investors the most up-to-date information about the company's growth story. Spartan teamed with PDB Connect (http://www.pdbconnect.com/ ) to update its life-like computerized ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--July 27, 2006--State Auto Financial Corporation today reported second quarter net income of $4.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, versus $38.8 million or $0.94 per diluted share for the same period in 2005. Net income from operations(a) per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006 was $0.08, ver ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship enters second half of season this weekend
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels For immediate release: July 26, 2006 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship enters second half of season this weekend TORONTO, ONTARIO – This weekend, at the Mosport Academy track, the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toront ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Solid Second Quarter Results
-- Global aftermarket revenue increases 7% -- European segment EBIT up 34% -- Gross margin improves to 20.5% LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 27 -- Tenneco Inc. reported second quarter 2006 net income of $24 million, or 53-cents per diluted share, versus $33 million, or 71-cents per diluted share one year ago. Adjusted for the ... Continue reading
Thatcham and RAC Foundation Applaud Concept Mouldings
Thatcham and RAC Foundation applaud Concept Mouldings Automotive manufacturers and specialists Concept Mouldings have been applauded for its revolutionary Endura Frontal Protection System ( <http://www.endura-fps.co.uk/> www.endura-fps.co.uk) which can make many vehicles safer in the unfortunate event of front-end coll ... Continue reading
Time off will benefit Troy Coughlin this weekend (NMCA/JEG'S)
Time off will benefit Troy Coughlin this weekend CHICAGO (July 26) -- Taking two months off right after your best finish of the NMCA Pro Edelbrock season isn't exactly what drag racer Troy Coughlin had in mind, but now the wait is over the former Pro Stock superstar is glad he had some time away. After earning a runner ... Continue reading
Unitrin Direct Gives Rocky Mountain Drivers a Break on Auto Insurance
DENVER, July 27 -- Unitrin Direct announces a 6% rate decrease in the state of Colorado. The reduction is largely due to recent legislative insurance reform, House Bill 1188, that shifted Colorado from no- fault insurance to a tort system on July 1, 2003. Colorado was the eighth most costly state in the nation for auto ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--July 27, 2006--White River Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WRVC) ("White River") today announced net income for the second quarter 2006 was $3.6 million, or $0.94 per diluted share (based upon 3,868,828 diluted shares outstanding), compared to second quarter 2005 net income of $12.5 million, or $40.36 per dilu ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 27 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger issued the following statement on the death of former Detroit City Council President Maryann Mahaffey: "Detroit's working families have lost a true friend and tireless fighter for social and economic justice. Throughout her remarkable career in public service, Maryann ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
Second Quarter Highlights * Revenues grew 12% at Auction Services Group, as vehicles entered into auction hit all-time record * Weak retail used vehicle market adversely affected conversion rates * Realized double-digit revenue and profit growth at Dealer Services Group CARMEL, Ind., July 27 -- ADESA, Inc. , North Amer ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Posts Another Strong Quarter; Revises 2006 Guidance to Higher End of Range
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 27 -- BorgWarner Inc. second quarter sales and income showed strong growth over last year, driven by the demand for fuel-efficient engine and drivetrain technology around the world. Second Quarter Highlights: * Earnings of $1.21 per diluted share, which included $(0.04) per diluted share relat ... Continue reading
Directed One-Mile Range Security and Remote Start Systems Now Shipping
Branded Viper, Python and Clifford, Responder SST Systems are Widely Available at Nationwide, Regional and Specialist Retailers VISTA, Calif., July 27 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States based on sales, and ... Continue reading
CruiseCam International Expands Engineering Team
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 27, 2006--CruiseCam International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CCMJ), a leading developer of vehicle video integrated technology for law enforcement and motor sports application, is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Roddy to the CruiseCam engineering team. As Vice-President and Director of Engi ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces First-Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Global Consolidated Net Sales Rise 13.6 Percent TOKYO, July 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2006: * Consolidated net sales totaled 856.2 billion yen (US$7.4 billion), a 13.6 percent increase from the first quarter of last term. * Operating income tot ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts July Auto Sales: Big Decrease after Record Sales Last Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 27, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.54 million units, a 15 percent decrease from July 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This July had 25 selling days, one less than last July did. When adju ... Continue reading
Acura TL Becomes First U.S. Model Exported to China by Japanese Luxury Nameplate
Number One Acura Seller Goes On-sale in September TORRANCE, Calif., July 27 -- Acura took a major step forward in its global plans with the export of the first U.S.-made Acura vehicle to China, the company announced today. Scheduled to go on-sale beginning in September at newly constructed Acura dealerships in key metr ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports First Quarter 2006 Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo., July 27 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Continuing operations for the first quarter resulted in a loss of $785,684 or $0.03 per common share on total revenue of $1,301,332 vers ... Continue reading
A First in the Utility Vehicle Industry -- Club Car Debuts All-New 4X4 XRT1550 IntelliTach
AUGUSTA, Ga., July 27 -- Offering the ultimate in versatility and convenience, Club Car has created the XRT1550 IntelliTach, a utility vehicle featuring a fully automatic, hydraulic-powered attachment system - a breakthrough in the UV market. The new system redefines multitasking by enabling the XRT1550 IntelliTach to ... Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--July 27, 2006-- International Automotive Engineering Services to Compete for the Development of Innovative High-Safety Integrated Monocoque Chassis Of OBVIO ! Ethanol and Electric High-Performance Microsport Urban Cars OBVIO ! Automotoveiculos S.A. announced that PES - Porsche Engineering Servic ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Best-Ever Quarterly Sales & Earnings
Consolidated Backlog Increases 54.7 Percent, Return on Invested Capital Improves to 22.2 Percent CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported its second consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Spartan also reported a 95.3 percent increase in net earnings ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Income from Continuing Operations Increases 14% SG&A as a Percent of Gross Profit Improves 140 Basis Points NEW YORK, July 27 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2 ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Celebrates with Auto-txt
Aston Martin Celebrates with Auto-txt Customers of both the award winning Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage now have the option of having Auto-txt as the basis of security and car tracking for their car. The announcement follows a celebratory initiative by Aston Martin in which an Aston Martin V8 Vantage was driven for 3 ... Continue reading
Cars.com Gains Share in New Car Lead Business with 2,000 Dealer Franchises
CHICAGO, July 27 -- Cars.com announced today a significant milestone in the growth of its lead generation business. Two thousand dealer franchises now use NewLeadsPlus, the new car lead generation product Cars.com launched in August 2005. "In just one year since launching our service, we have gained substantial market ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Earnings
* Earnings from continuing operations of $0.33 per share; excluding $.09 per share one-time impact of the Company's recent recapitalization, second-quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.42, up 5% from prior year * Recapitalization delivered $1.15 billion of cash to stockholders * Record second-quarter ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: Second-Quarter Operating Profit Increases to $2.4 Billion
- Net income of $2.3 billion (Q2 2005: $0.9 billion) - Earnings per share of $2.26 (Q2 2005: $0.93) - Net income and earnings per share include $1.0 billion and $1.00 respectively due to valuation gain related to derivative contracts to hedge EADS shares - Revenues of $49.3 billion at prior-year level - Operating profi ... Continue reading
USAC KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 26, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jordan Pennington (#8 Pennington), 2. Megan Wood (#50 Wood), 3. Caleb Armstrong (#7 Armstrong), 4. Chris Windom (#71 Windom), 5. ... Continue reading
USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 26, 2006 - Seekonk, Massachusetts - Seekonk Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jesse State (#18 State), 2. P.J. Stergios (#15 Mattesen), 3. Jeff Abold (#05 Abold), 4. Jon Seaman (#63 Seaman), 5. ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 26, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Travis Young (#11 Young), 2. Brian Olson (#71x Olson), 3. Bobby Smith (#8 Epperson), 4. Kevin Studley (#57 Studley), 5. ... Continue reading
USAC INDIANA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 26, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ricky Ehrgott (#9 Ehrgott), 2. Andy Nock (#51 Nock), 3. Alison MacLeod (#4 East), 4. Josh Clemons (#71 Clemons), 5. ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, July 27, 2006 The Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG has reconfirmed Tom W. LaSorda (52) as a Member of the Board of Management responsible for the Chrysler Group Division. Tom W. LaSorda's appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chrysler Group will be extended for an additional 5 ye ... Continue reading
Bobblehead Characters New Jeep Spokesmations
NEW JEEP COMPASS MARKETING CAMPAIGN REACHES OUT TO YOUNG NEW BUYERS by Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor While many automotive brands are shaking their heads on how to capture the aging baby boomers market â millions turning 60 for the next several years â the Jeep division of Daim-lerChrysler ha ... Continue reading
Detroit Chassis Selects an Engineering & Safety Group Leader
DETROIT--July 27, 2006--Detroit Chassis LLC, an automotive manufacturing company of niche vehicles and RV chassis, is proud to announce the selection of Earl Crowe, to the position of Engineering & Safety Group Leader, effective July 24, 06. He will report to William Kirchmeier, V.P. Operations. Earl Crowe comes to Det ... Continue reading
Featherlite, Inc. Announces Merger Agreement With Universal Trailer Holdings Corp
CRESCO, Iowa--July 27, 2006--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to merge with a subsidiary of Universal Trailer Holdings Corp. of Cincinnati, Ohio, a corporation with majo ... Continue reading
Automotive Quarterly Review (2006)
Automotive Quarterly Review (2006) Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR) is essential for everyone who needs to stay up to date on 21 of the top passenger vehicle manufacturers globally. AQR will give you all this, every quarter, for each of the 21 featured manufacturers: . Financial news / corporate news . Sales data by m ... Continue reading
Ford Designates CATIA V5 as Global Design and Engineering Standard for All New Vehicle Development
PARIS--July 27, 2006--IBM and Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY), world leaders in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), today announced that Ford Motor Company has extended its multi-year contract, which designates CATIA V5 as the global design and engineering standard for all new vehicle and powertrain systems develo ... Continue reading
Enova Works with IC Corporation to Receive Major Hybrid School Bus Award
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 27, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today it will be supplying IC Corporation, a division of International Truck and Engine, the Hybrid Drive systems for a nat ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-June 2006
WOLFSBURG, Germany--July 27, 2006--Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-June 2006: -- Increase in Volkswagen Group operating profit before special items by 51.3% year-on-year to EUR 2.0 billion in the first six months of 2006, but still well below medium-term earnings target -- Positive one-off factors in the form of ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Global Light-duty Truck Platform
TOKYO, July 27, 2006; Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co. said on Thursday it has developed a common platform for light-duty trucks that would be used on the new Cabstar and other models in future to maximise efficiency. The new platform, along with another one for panel vans, will replace Nissan's 11 unique ... Continue reading
Mazda to show RX-8 Hydrogen RE at Norway's ONS2006 Exhibition
HIROSHIMA - July 27, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation will show the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE at the ONS2006, an energy exhibition and conference held in Stavanger, Norway, starting from August 22. Mazda will utilize the opening of Norway's first hydrogen filling station near Stavanger for the first on-road showing of the ve ... Continue reading
Honda Looks to Rev Up Garages Across the Country with Ultimate Garage Sweepstakes
Prizes powered with Honda's legendary engines promise to become the envy of any neighborhood Downloads ascii July 26, 2006 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Honda, the world's largest manufacturer of engines, producing and marketing more than 20 million units globally for automotive, motorcycle, marine and power equipment product ... Continue reading
Five Thousand Mazdas On Floundering Transport Ship
VANCOUVER, British Columbia Jul 26, 2006; Reuters reported ythat the fate of thousands of Mazda Motor Corp. cars was uncertain Wednesday after the ship carrying them to North America rolled over on its side in the Pacific Ocean. The automaker had 4,700 vehicles aboard the automobile carrier Cougar Ace that began taking ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: AAIA Releases Popular Electronic Aftermarket Factbook
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=205267&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-33-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
Reduced dependency on petroleum cited as key reason DETROIT and ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 26 -- The most recent wave of the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) study reports that two-thirds of consumers surveyed are familiar with flexible fuel vehicles (vehicles can run on bio-fuels, including E85 which is comprised of 85% ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club 2006 Firestone Indy 400 Fact Sheet
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Record 2006 Second Quarter Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--July 26, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the second quarter of 2006, representing 51 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the second quarter end ... Continue reading
Excerpts from NHRA Press Luncheon in San Francisco
Five drivers from the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series visited the Fior d'Italia restaurant in San Francisco on Wednesday for a luncheon with Northern California media members. Featured drivers included John Force, Gary Scelzi, J.R. Todd, Hillary Will and David Grubnic. Ashley Force, who competes at the divisional leve ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results and Revised 2006 Estimates
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 26 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $234.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, up 19.7 percent compared to $196.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income for the second quarter was $26.8 million, a 3.9 percent increase, compared to $25.8 m ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter heads to Gateway Lester Buildings driver hopes to build on momentum for another strong run. The NASCAR Busch Series heads to the heart of the nation this weekend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Tim Sauter and the McGill Motorsports team bring momentum from last weeks season best 14th place qualifying effo ... Continue reading
LONDON, July 26 -- Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, fuel additives are being increasingly used in automotive fuels such as gasoline and diesel, as well as marine fuels (bunker fuels) to enhance fuel and engine performance. Fuel additives are also emerging as an important feature in global fuel formulation, du ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Sonoma Pre Race
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net With Family on Hand, KJ Looks for a Vintage Performance in Sonoma ACDelco Cobalt crew aims to improve on last year's runner-up finish Sugar Hill, Ga., July 25, 2006 - One of the toughest sections of the 2006 POWERade Drag Racing season will ... Continue reading
New Track and Hometown Crowd Greets Hearn Motorsports at San Jose
New Track and Hometown Crowd Greets Hearn Motorsports at San Jose SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2006 - The San Jose (Calif.) Grand Prix is a homecoming for Hearn Motorsports. While the Richie Hearn-owned team is based in Las Vegas, both drivers Ryan Phinny (Carmel Valley, Calif.) and Jules Duc (Los Gatos, Calif.) are from ... Continue reading
WJ is Ready for a Break Out Win in Sonoma
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net After Spending Time in his Motorhome and Doing Time on 'The Rock', WJ is Ready for a Break Out Win in Sonoma GM Performance Parts GTO crew ready to build on Seattle semifinal finish Sugar Hill, Ga., July 25, 2006 - For fifty weeks out of th ... Continue reading
1954 "Carrera Cadillac" Race Car Rides Again
Unique reconstruction of a 54-year old race star BREUKELEN, Netherlands â July 27, 2006: Cadillac engineers have just put the finishing touches to a unique reconstruction of a car that starred in one of the worldâs toughest auto races over 50 years ago. The 1954 privately-entered Cadillac Series 62 coupe chal ... Continue reading
Fresh Face For Vauxhaul's Stylish VIVARO Panel Van
- New range of Euro IV fuel efficient and more powerful engines - Both models available with ESP - Movano also gets engine changes LUTON, UK - July 27, 2006: Fresh faces and brand new engines are set to give Vauxhallâs New Vivaro a boost, while a new engine range for Movano adds further to the exciting changes pla ... Continue reading
Mazda Vehicles Aboard Stricken Car-Carrying Vessel, Cougar Ace
TOKYO - July 27, 2006: On July 24, 2006, Mazda was advised that the Mitsui OSK Lines' Cougar Ace had run into trouble off the Alaskan coast. Although it is reportedly still afloat, the vessel is on its side, What caused this incident or the extent of the damage to the vehicles is currently unknown. Just over 4,700 Cana ... Continue reading
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