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ACURA ANNOUNCES THREE-TEAM LINEUP FOR 2007 AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES

ACURA ANNOUNCES THREE-TEAM LINEUP FOR 2007 AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES

News release and photos attached. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading

Analysis of the Major Players Operating in the Chinese Automotive Industry.

Analysis of the Major Players Operating in the Chinese Automotive Industry.

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39613) has announced the addition of China Automobile Industry Forecast (2006-2010) to their offering. In the past 5 years, China's automotive industry has seen a phenomenal growth. This growth was expected from a country w ... Continue reading

Cytec Announces Second Quarter Results Full Year 2006 Outlook Updated

Cytec Announces Second Quarter Results Full Year 2006 Outlook Updated

WEST PATERSON, N.J.--July 20, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today net earnings for the second quarter of 2006 of $48.4 million or $1.00 per diluted share on net sales of $853 million. Included in the quarter is a pre-tax net restructuring charge of $21.9 million (after-tax $15.4 million or $0.32 per diluted sha ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Credit Earns $441 Million in the Second Quarter

Ford Motor Credit Earns $441 Million in the Second Quarter

DEARBORN, Mich., July 20 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $441 million in the second quarter of 2006, down $299 million from earnings of $740 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis from continuing operations, Ford Motor Credit earned $656 million in the second quarter, compared with $1.2 billion ... Continue reading

Freescale Semiconductor Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results

Freescale Semiconductor Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results

AUSTIN, Texas--July 20, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor , today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Second quarter 2006 highlights include: -- Net sales of $1.60 billion; -- Gross margin of 46.0%; -- Net earnings of $260 million; -- Diluted earnings per share of $.61 including certa ... Continue reading

ICOP EXPANDS SALES LEADERSHIP TEAM

ICOP EXPANDS SALES LEADERSHIP TEAM

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 EXPANDS SALES LEAD ... Continue reading

ICOP Expands Sales Leadership Team

ICOP Expands Sales Leadership Team

Kevin McDugle Appointed as Director of New Military Sales Division and Police Veteran John Stransky Assumes Post as Director of National Sales LENEXA, Kan., July 20 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced the expansion of its national sales leaders ... Continue reading

IGA Worldwide and Interpret Sign First In-Game Advertising Rating System Deal; Brands, Advertising Agencies and Game Publishers Now Have The Industry's First 'Common Language' To Rate The Value of In-Game Ad Venues

IGA Worldwide and Interpret Sign First In-Game Advertising Rating System Deal; Brands, Advertising Agencies and Game Publishers Now Have The Industry's First 'Common Language' To Rate The Value of In-Game Ad Venues

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK--July 20, 2006--Interpret LLC and IGA Worldwide, Inc. announced the first independent in-game advertising rating system in which IGA Worldwide's lucrative in-game ad network will be measured by Interpret's proprietary third-party measurement currency - Gameasure. Gameasure will provide title, d ... Continue reading

ITW Reports 27 Percent Growth in Diluted Net Income Per Share for the 2006 Second Quarter; Revenues Increased 9 Percent and Operating Income Grew 18 Percent; Operating Margins of 18.4 Percent Improved 140 Basis Points in the Quarter

ITW Reports 27 Percent Growth in Diluted Net Income Per Share for the 2006 Second Quarter; Revenues Increased 9 Percent and Operating Income Grew 18 Percent; Operating Margins of 18.4 Percent Improved 140 Basis Points in the Quarter

GLENVIEW, Ill., July 20 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported 27 percent growth in diluted net income per share in the 2006 second quarter. Diluted net income per share was $0.81 compared to $0.64 in the 2005 second quarter. In addition, the Company's second quarter revenues increased 9 percent, operating income g ... Continue reading

Jaguar 'Claws' Two Dunlop SP Sport Tires for Supercharged XKR

Jaguar 'Claws' Two Dunlop SP Sport Tires for Supercharged XKR

AKRON, Ohio, July 20 -- Jaguar Cars has selected two Dunlop SP Sport performance tires for its new supercharged XKR, a 420-horsepower sporting Grand Tourer. Dunlop tires, standard on the 2007 Jaguar XK, also have been specified for the XKR, which delivers 120 more horsepower. The XKR will jet to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds; ... Continue reading

KCR release 7-20-06

KCR release 7-20-06

Long ready for contact at Martinsville Eddyville, KY. – The ride may be a little bumpy for Carl Long at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday. After all, the marketing slogan for the speedway is, ‘A New Meaning to Contact Sports.’ “It’s a short track so there will be a little bit of bumping but that’s part of t ... Continue reading

Knoper Retires from SCCA Pro Racing

Knoper Retires from SCCA Pro Racing

For Immediate Release Knoper Retires from SCCA Pro Racing TOPEKA, Kan. (July 20, 2006) - Earl Knoper announced his retirement today from SCCA Pro Racing, Ltd. Knoper was named President of the company which sanctions and operates professional racing series including the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships and SCCA ... Continue reading

Lear Enters Definitive Agreement to Contribute Its European Interiors Business to Joint Venture

Lear Enters Definitive Agreement to Contribute Its European Interiors Business to Joint Venture

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 20 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with International Automotive Components Group, LLC (IAC), Lear's joint venture with WL Ross & Co. LLC (WL Ross) and Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC ... Continue reading

Note for Media on FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals

Note for Media on FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals

Media: The FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, will take place at Infineon Raceway July 28-30. The event is highlighted by the Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car categories, which feature 7,000 horsepower and will cover the quarter-mile drag strip in under five seconds. If you still need credentials for ... Continue reading

NOVA Chemicals and Dietrich Metal Framing Form Joint Venture to Produce New, Energy-Efficient Building Systems

NOVA Chemicals and Dietrich Metal Framing Form Joint Venture to Produce New, Energy-Efficient Building Systems

PITTSBURGH--July 20, 2006--NOVA Chemicals Corporation and Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company , today announced they have formed a 50:50 joint venture that will develop and manufacture durable, energy-saving composite construction products and systems. The joint venture combines Dietrich's expertis ... Continue reading

Numerex Launches Airdesk Mobile(TM), Complete Mobile Solution for Vehicle Tracking and Asset Management

Numerex Launches Airdesk Mobile(TM), Complete Mobile Solution for Vehicle Tracking and Asset Management

ATLANTA, July 20 -- Numerex Corp., a leader in wireless M2M communications, today announced the launch of Airdesk Mobile(TM), a complete, single-source solution that supports the entire mobile asset and vehicle tracking market. The solution enables customers to track and locate vehicles and mobile assets across a range ... Continue reading

PERSEVERENCE PAYING OFF FOR RISI FERRARI

PERSEVERENCE PAYING OFF FOR RISI FERRARI

News feature and photos attached. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading

PPG Reports Record Sales, Earnings for Any Quarter

PPG Reports Record Sales, Earnings for Any Quarter

PITTSBURGH--July 20, 2006--PPG Industries today reported record sales and earnings for any quarter with second quarter net income of $280 million, or $1.68 a share. Net income includes aftertax earnings of $12 million, or 7 cents a share, for net legal and insurance matters, and an aftertax charge of $4 million, or 3 c ... Continue reading

Shah Capital Partners Signs Definitive Agreement to Purchase GPS Navigation Business of Thales; New Company to Be Called Magellan Navigation, Inc.

Shah Capital Partners Signs Definitive Agreement to Purchase GPS Navigation Business of Thales; New Company to Be Called Magellan Navigation, Inc.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & PARIS--July 20, 2006--An investment group led by Shah Capital Partners (SCP) today announced they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Thales Navigation, a division of Thales. Co-investors who participated with SCP in the transaction included Tudor Group, Galleon Group, Consolidated Pres ... Continue reading

Study on Product Liability for Automobiles in China by Beiten Burkhardt

Study on Product Liability for Automobiles in China by Beiten Burkhardt

BEIJING, China and MUNICH, Germany, July 20 -- The number of private cars in the People's Republic of China is constantly growing. Until the end of 2005, nearly 43 million cars were registered with private individuals, which is an increase of 20.6 per cent compared to the previous year. Along with the rapid growth in t ... Continue reading

VISTAGY Announces New Seat Design Environment(TM) Powered by EnCapta(R); New software for engineering automotive seat systems and interior components will be demonstrated at IQPC's Innovations in Automotive Seating conference

VISTAGY Announces New Seat Design Environment(TM) Powered by EnCapta(R); New software for engineering automotive seat systems and interior components will be demonstrated at IQPC's Innovations in Automotive Seating conference

WALTHAM, Mass.--July 20, 2006--VISTAGY, Inc., a leading global provider of specialized engineering software, today announced the release of its Seat Design Environment(TM) (SDE), the newest member of VISTAGY's family of commercial-off-the-shelf specialized engineering environments, powered by EnCapta(R). The SDE is the ... Continue reading

Yokohamas ADVAN Sport Reifen wurde freigegeben für neuen Audi S8

Yokohamas ADVAN Sport Reifen wurde freigegeben für neuen Audi S8

TOKIO, July 20 -- The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. gab bekannt, dass der ADVAN Sport (V103S) Reifen des Unternehmens von der Audi AG als einer der Erstausrüster-Reifen für das neue S8 Modell freigegeben wurde. Dies ist der neueste Reifen der Yokohama ADVAN Sport Flaggschiff Serie. Die zu liefernde Reifengrösse beträgt ... Continue reading

Yokohama's ADVAN Sport Tire Has Been Approved for the New Audi S8

Yokohama's ADVAN Sport Tire Has Been Approved for the New Audi S8

TOKYO, July 20 -- The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has announced that the company's ADVAN Sport (V103S) tire has been approved by the Audi AG as one of the Original Equipment tires for the new S8 model. It is the latest addition to Yokohama's ADVAN Sport flagship series. The tire size to be supplied is 265/35ZR20 99Y XL ( ... Continue reading

Baca shows more progress with fifth-place finish in Seattle

Baca shows more progress with fifth-place finish in Seattle

Baca shows more progress with fifth-place finish in Seattle SEATTLE (July 23) -- Mach 1 Air Services driver David Baca recorded a respectable fifth-place finish at the 19th annual Schuck's Nationals at Pacific Raceways. After qualifying fifth on the elimination ladder, the Northern California-based Top Fuel racer beat ... Continue reading

Capps is runner-up to Bazemore in Seattle, extends points lead

Capps is runner-up to Bazemore in Seattle, extends points lead

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21-23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS EXTENDS POINTS LEAD, IS RUNNER-UP TO TEAMMATE ... Continue reading

MCNISH, CAPELLO MAKE WINNING RETURN IN PORTLAND

MCNISH, CAPELLO MAKE WINNING RETURN IN PORTLAND

Final race report and photos attached. All pix credited to Kurt Dahlstrom of motorsport.com. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM SEATTLE

NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES RESULTS SUNDAY FROM SEATTLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 SCHUMACHER, BAZEMORE AND JOHNSON EARN VICTORIES AT SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS KENT, Wash. -- Reigning NHRA POWERade Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to his second victory in his last three starts Sunday at Pacific Raceways to continue hi ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Race Wrap Up: GM Performance Parts Crew's Efforts are Rewarded with a Semi-final Finish in Seattle

NHRA Warren Johnson Race Wrap Up: GM Performance Parts Crew's Efforts are Rewarded with a Semi-final Finish in Seattle

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net GM Performance Parts Crew's Efforts are Rewarded with a Semi-final Finish in Seattle Event: 19th Annual Schuck's Auto Supply Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006 Location: Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA After spending a long, hard w ... Continue reading

Registration Now Open for the Second Annual Freescale Technology Forum

Registration Now Open for the Second Annual Freescale Technology Forum

--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. -- Event includes 350 hours of technical sessions, a 28,000-square-foot interactive Technology Lab, keynotes from Michel Mayer and Neil Armstrong, and live music from 3 Doors Down When: July 24-27, 2006 Where: JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Conference Centers Orlando, Fla. Who: Freescale T ... Continue reading

Seattle - Fuller - Post race 7-23-06

Seattle - Fuller - Post race 7-23-06

News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Louisiana-Pacific / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: <mailto:Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com> Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Fuller edges upward in points with semifinal appearance SEATTLE (July ... Continue reading

Shocks / Brake Pads / Air Fresheners - Liquidation

Shocks / Brake Pads / Air Fresheners - Liquidation

Good day, We have the following items available for liquidation: 1. 5,000 pcs NEW Motorcraft Brand Shocks. MIXED part numbers $2.50 each shock. (NO LIST AVAILABLE) 2. 5,000 pcs NEW Gabriel - Car Shocks / Truck Shocks / Air Shocks - $0.95 each. ... Continue reading

Stevens drives his way into top 10 with semifinal finish in Seattle

Stevens drives his way into top 10 with semifinal finish in Seattle

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21-23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS DRIVES HIS WAY INTO TOP 10 WITH SEMIFINAL F ... Continue reading

AUDIO from Medialink: Americans Empowered to Improve Fuel Economy

AUDIO from Medialink: Americans Empowered to Improve Fuel Economy

--Consumers reacting to high gas prices are looking for ways to improve their vehicle's fuel economy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 3.8 billion dollars a year are wasted because of under-inflated tires. GM OnStar's Tony DiSalle explains. Listen to this report at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?stor ... Continue reading

Ryder and Imperial Tobacco Canada Build Leading-Edge Retail Supply Chain

Ryder and Imperial Tobacco Canada Build Leading-Edge Retail Supply Chain

- Canada's Leading Tobacco Company Retools Business Model to Include Direct- to-Store Delivery of Products to 26,000 Retailers Across Canada - MIAMI, July 24 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced that Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited ... Continue reading

Document from Apple Motorsports

Document from Apple Motorsports

The PDF file included is absolutely safe -- it CANNOT include viruses. ... Continue reading

Alamo Group Inc. Files Shelf Registration Statement

Alamo Group Inc. Files Shelf Registration Statement

SEGUIN, Texas--July 27, 2006--Alamo Group Inc. announced today that it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The shelf registration statement, when declared effective by the SEC, would give the Company the ability to offer and sell up to 2,300,000 s ... Continue reading

Chrysler Financial and Chrysler Group Support Pilsen Neighbors Community Council through Fiesta del Sol and their College Scholarship Program Saturday, July 29 in Chicago, Ill.

Chrysler Financial and Chrysler Group Support Pilsen Neighbors Community Council through Fiesta del Sol and their College Scholarship Program Saturday, July 29 in Chicago, Ill.

WHAT: Chrysler Financial and Chrysler Group are partnering with the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council to support Fiesta del Sol -- the 34th Annual Festival and the largest Latino community festival of its kind in Chicago's Midwest. This festival draws more than one million people to the Pilsen neighborhood on the Sout ... Continue reading

Midtronics Files Intellectual Property Lawsuit against Argus Analyzers

Midtronics Files Intellectual Property Lawsuit against Argus Analyzers

WILLOWBROOK, Ill.--July 27, 2006--To protect its battery management intellectual property, Midtronics, Inc. (Willowbrook, IL, USA) has filed a patent infringement suit against Argus Analyzers (Jamestown, RI, USA). The suit claims that an Argus product violates a patent exclusively licensed by Midtronics. The suit was f ... Continue reading

Nissan Recognizes Top Suppliers with Quality Awards; Three Honored for Outstanding Performance, Three for Greatest Improvement

Nissan Recognizes Top Suppliers with Quality Awards; Three Honored for Outstanding Performance, Three for Greatest Improvement

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 27, 2006--Nissan North America gathered its top North American suppliers in Nashville for the annual Nissan Supplier Quality Seminar and Awards event. The Nissan Supplier Quality Awards are presented to suppliers, based on year-long evaluations of their systems, incoming quality, response time, p ... Continue reading

News Release: Contact: Jessica Emond, (202) 564-4355 / emond.jessica@epa.gov

News Release: Contact: Jessica Emond, (202) 564-4355 / emond.jessica@epa.gov

News for Release: Friday, July 28, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, EPA, Council on Environmental Quality Announced First Eight Listening Sessions on Cooperative Conservation* Contact: Jessica Emond, (202) 564-4355 / emond.jessica@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - July 28, 200 ... Continue reading

Rocketsports Racing San Jose Report - Friday

Rocketsports Racing San Jose Report - Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt &#9642; cell: (517) 927-8472 &#9642; e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com EARLY CONTACT DURING PROVISIONAL QUAILFYING DENIES ROCKETSPORTS RACING OF GOOD RESULTS IN SAN JOSE DURING DAY ONE Notes SAN JOSE, California (July 28, 2006) – Having a clean run this morning, Rock ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Anderson one thousandth of a second short at Infineon

KB Racing LLC: Anderson one thousandth of a second short at Infineon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 19TH ANNUAL NHRA FRAM AUTOLITE NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY - SONOMA, CALIFORNIA JULY 28-30, 2006 Quali ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Sunday Final Results from Sonoma, Calif.

NHRA NEWS: Sunday Final Results from Sonoma, Calif.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Communications, (626)428-0280 TODD WINS SECOND RACE; MEDLEN, HINES, AND ELLIS ROUND OUT THE FIELD IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. -- Top Fuel rookie J.R. Todd upset three-time NHRA POWERade world champion Tony Schumacher for the second time in three weeks Sunday to earn the trophy of the $1.3 millio ... Continue reading

USAC California Ford Focus Midget Release - JANCA LEADS CALIFORNIA FOCUS DIRT MIDGETS TO VENTURA; SKOGLUND WINS AT TRACY

USAC California Ford Focus Midget Release - JANCA LEADS CALIFORNIA FOCUS DIRT MIDGETS TO VENTURA; SKOGLUND WINS AT TRACY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 31, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-209 JANCA LEADS CALIFORNIA FOCUS DIRT MIDGETS TO VENTURA; SKOGLUND WINS AT TRACY INDIANAPOLIS – Keith Janca leads a tight point battle in the USAC California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series a ... Continue reading

31 Drivers to Quit Their Car for a Month in Metro/Flexcar ''Low-Car Diet''; Residents Pledge to Use Metro, Flexcar, Walking and Biking to Get Around

31 Drivers to Quit Their Car for a Month in Metro/Flexcar ''Low-Car Diet''; Residents Pledge to Use Metro, Flexcar, Walking and Biking to Get Around

WASHINGTON--Aug. 1, 2006--Emeka Moneme, Chief of Staff to Metro Interim General Manager Dan Tangherlini and Flexcar General Manager Ralph Burns were on hand at a special event today to applaud more than 30 area residents as they literally quit their car for the month of August by dropping their car keys in a lockbox. T ... Continue reading

A BUSY WEEK AHEAD FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING

A BUSY WEEK AHEAD FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt &#9642; cell: (517) 927-8472 &#9642; e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com A BUSY WEEK AHEAD FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING EAST LANSING, Michigan (August 1, 2006) – The East Lansing-based Rocketsports Racing’s race shop will be pretty empty this week, as the Grand American R ... Continue reading

Bourque Claims Another Top-20 In NBES Competition At Adirondack

Bourque Claims Another Top-20 In NBES Competition At Adirondack

Bourque Claims Another Top-20 In NBES Competition At Adirondack “Diversity Driver Bounces Back In Another Track Debut�?? LOWVILLE, New York (August 2, 2006) - - NASCAR Busch East Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Pierre Bourque rebounded from a couple of tough races by collecting his fifth top-20 finish of ... Continue reading

CCC Information Services Inc. Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement with CSi Complete

CCC Information Services Inc. Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement with CSi Complete

CHICAGO--Aug. 1, 2006--CCC Information Services Inc. today added an important component to its collision repair and automotive claims tools by signing an exclusive marketing agreement allowing CCC to offer the customer satisfaction indexing services of CSi Complete. CCC will be responsible for the marketing and sales o ... Continue reading

NEWS RELEASE Tickets Are On Sale For August 31 Mopar NASCAR D1 All-Star Drifting Duel at Irwindale Speedway

NEWS RELEASE Tickets Are On Sale For August 31 Mopar NASCAR D1 All-Star Drifting Duel at Irwindale Speedway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien (626) 358-1100 (714) 448-0346 cell TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR AUGUST 31 MOPAR NASCAR D1 ALL-STAR DRIFTING DUEL AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IRWINDALE, Calif. (August 1, 2006) – Irwindale Speedway officials announced today that tickets are available for purchase for the Thursday, A ... Continue reading

Rotoblock Signs $5 Million Development Contract With Brazilian Automaker; OBVIO ! of Rio de Janeiro Signs Development and License Agreement to Incorporate OPE Technology Into Hybrid Drive Train

Rotoblock Signs $5 Million Development Contract With Brazilian Automaker; OBVIO ! of Rio de Janeiro Signs Development and License Agreement to Incorporate OPE Technology Into Hybrid Drive Train

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--Aug. 1, 2006--Automotive technology firm Rotoblock Corporation (OTCBB:ROTB) has signed a development and license agreement with Brazilian automotive company OBVIO ! for the development and incorporation of a more compact Oscillating Piston Engine into the OBVIO ! 828, 012 and subsequent models. ... Continue reading

Visalia Auto Plaza Associates LLC, Sells Auto Mall to Valley Investor Group

Visalia Auto Plaza Associates LLC, Sells Auto Mall to Valley Investor Group

VISALIA, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2006--Bob Dowds, project manager for Visalia Auto Plaza Associates LLC, announced today that the remaining acreage for Visalia Auto Plaza, located on the northwest corner of Plaza Drive and Highway 198, has been sold to Matt and Barbara Bruno and sons Tony and Mathew, from Modesto, California, ... Continue reading

Wolverine Advanced Materials expandiert in verschiedene Märkte

Wolverine Advanced Materials expandiert in verschiedene Märkte

INKSTER, Michigan, August 1 -- - Umstrukturierung von EaglePicher Incorporated abgeschlossen - EaglePicher Wolverine GmbH wird den europäischen Markt bedienen - Wolverine Advanced Materials übernimmt Aktiva von EaglePicher Wolverine Gasket EaglePicher Incorporated (EPI) und die US-amerikanischen Tochtergesellschaften ... Continue reading

Great State, Great Plate: Michigan's Urban Vitality, Rural Beauty Proudly Showcased on New License Plate

Great State, Great Plate: Michigan's Urban Vitality, Rural Beauty Proudly Showcased on New License Plate

LANSING, Mich., Aug. 2 -- The urban vitality and natural splendor of Michigan's "Spectacular Peninsulas" are visual themes that distinguish the state's new commemorative license plate design, unveiled today by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. It features a dynamic cityscape in the upper-left corner, a wheat field sw ... Continue reading

Kia reveals new 2007 Opirus flagship model

Kia reveals new 2007 Opirus flagship model

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6722 Kia reveals new 2007 Opirus flagship model - Longer, sleeker, lighter four-door sedan with improved performance - More powe ... Continue reading

NST Returns to SSP on Thursday Night, August 3

NST Returns to SSP on Thursday Night, August 3

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two National Sprint Tour features on Thursday and the Return of the ARDC Midgets on Friday at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 1, 2006) - The National Sprint Tour featuring Steve Kinser, Brian Paulus, Tim Kaeding and Danny Lasoski returns to the Susquehanna Speedw ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Strong Operating Performance for the Second Quarter

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Strong Operating Performance for the Second Quarter

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that revenue for the second quarter 2006 increased $181 million or 9.8% from second quarter 2005. This was driven by strong same store sales performance (up 3.7%) and the impact of acquisitions. Sales of used vehicles ... Continue reading

Caution: Mazda to Inject Adrenaline Rush in Ten Cities Across the Country With Zoom-Zoom Live Tour

Caution: Mazda to Inject Adrenaline Rush in Ten Cities Across the Country With Zoom-Zoom Live Tour

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Mazda North American Operations is once again taking its Zoom-Zoom Live tour across the country, feeding passion for power and performance in one spectacular event. With nearly 50,000 car lovers expected to take to the tracks in a Mazda vehicle in one of 10 different cities, the Zoom-Zoom Live ... Continue reading

Ford ORP Truck Race -- Crawford Takes the Checkered Flag

Ford ORP Truck Race -- Crawford Takes the Checkered Flag

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Power Stroke 200 Qualifying (Truck), Page 1 August 4, 2006 O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 Ford F-150, won his first career Craftsman Truck Series pole in qualifying for tonight's Power Stroke Diesel 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Ragan, ... Continue reading

kcr release 8-4

kcr release 8-4

Long goes for fourth consecutive start at IRP Eddyville, KY. – Carl Long will attempt to qualify for his fourth consecutive NASCAR Busch Series race on Saturday. It will be Long’s first NASCAR event at Indianapolis Raceway Park and the first time he has raced the #26 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet for Keith Coleman Racing ... Continue reading

VINTEK PRESIDENT LARRY HIGHBLOOM DRIVES LEGISLATION MANDATING ELECTRONIC VEHICLE TITLING TO HELP FIGHT FRAUD AND CONTROL COSTS

VINTEK PRESIDENT LARRY HIGHBLOOM DRIVES LEGISLATION MANDATING ELECTRONIC VEHICLE TITLING TO HELP FIGHT FRAUD AND CONTROL COSTS

for immediate RELEASE For additional information contact: Lauren Hood Contract Administrator (215) 563-3320 Ext. 238 lhood@vintek.com VINTEK PRESIDENT LARRY HIGHBLOOM DRIVES LEGISLATION MANDATING ELECTRONIC VEHICLE TITLING TO HELP FIGHT FRAUD AND CONTROL COSTS Philadelphia, PA, August 7, 2006 -- Each year, nearly 70 mi ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Gateway Int'l Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Gateway Int'l Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY, ST. LOUIS Friday, August 4, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES OPENS AT GATEWAY WITH RECORD-SETTING PERFORMANCE ST. LOUIS - Gateway International Raceway is hosting its f ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Infineon Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Infineon Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY, SONOMA, CALIF. Friday, August 4, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SHIELDS, GASPARRELLI LEAD EARLY QUALIFIERS AT INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Infineon Raceway's NHRA L ... Continue reading

Otis Chandler Collection Auction to be Previewed at Meadow Brook Concours Sunday

Otis Chandler Collection Auction to be Previewed at Meadow Brook Concours Sunday

WHAT: A 1912 Oldsmobile 60 hp Limited Flyabout from Otis Chandler's Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife will be on display at Sunday's Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance as a preview of the October auction of the late media-magnate's automotive collection. WHO: David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & ... Continue reading

Hainer Tops MX-5 Field Rain or Shine in Trois-Rivieres Practice

Hainer Tops MX-5 Field Rain or Shine in Trois-Rivieres Practice

For Immediate Release Hainer Tops MX-5 Field Rain or Shine In Trois-Rivieres Practice TROIS-RIVIERES, QUEBEC (Aug. 4, 2006) - Anders Hainer, of Hidden Hills, Calif., topped the time charts Friday in preparations for this weekend's SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook Round Six race ... Continue reading

Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record July Sales

Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record July Sales

-- July sales surge 19% as Subaru Legacy, Forester and Impreza model lines all post double-digit gains -- PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc. national sales soared in July posting an all-time July sales high of 18,923 units rising 5 percent from the same period last year. The Subaru Northwest Region also ... Continue reading

Final Cars Added to First Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza Live Automotive Auction

Final Cars Added to First Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza Live Automotive Auction

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE & PHOTO - 8/4/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director August 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Final Cars Added to First Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza Live Automotive Auction AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum has anno ... Continue reading

2006 Hungarian Grand Prix - Free Practice

2006 Hungarian Grand Prix - Free Practice

The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX BUDAPEST 04 AUGUST FREE PRACTICE On an uncharacteristically cool and overcast day, the Honda Racing F1 Team had a solid start to their Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. As usual, third driver Anthony Davidson concentrated on finding a good set-up dire ... Continue reading

Hungary GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2

Hungary GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2

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

VeraSun Announces Hartley as Preferred Site for Ethanol Plant in Northwestern Iowa

VeraSun Announces Hartley as Preferred Site for Ethanol Plant in Northwestern Iowa

VeraSun plans to locate 110-million-gallon-per-year facility near Hartley, Iowa BROOKINGS, S.D., Aug. 4 -- VeraSun officials announced today they have informed the O'Brien County Economic Development Corporation that Hartley, Iowa, has been selected as the location of the Company's new 110- million-gallon-per-year etha ... Continue reading

Shipments in the Chinese Brake Parts Market Are Expected to Increase by 30% to Reach US$1.4 Billion

Shipments in the Chinese Brake Parts Market Are Expected to Increase by 30% to Reach US$1.4 Billion

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40278) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: Brake Parts to their offering. Brake part exports from China have been registering an average growth rate of 43% in each of the past two ... Continue reading

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