SALT LAKE CITY--Aug. 16, 2006--Arkona, Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN), a leader in supplying fully integrated on-demand business management solutions to automotive and powersports dealerships, today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2006. Financial information for the first quarter of fiscal y ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Mack Engine Plant to Conduct Safety Readiness Drill
Emergency management test to be observed by Detroit Fire Department, Police Department WHAT: DaimlerChrysler Mack Avenue Engine Plant I (MAEP I) evacuation drill. WHO: Emergency management drill will be observed by Chrysler Group Incident Management Teams and City of Detroit Fire and Police officials. WHEN: 10:40 a.m., ... Continue reading
Delphi Medical Systems Names Managing Director
Dave Berge takes the helm of growing non-automotive segment TROY, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Delphi Corporation has named Dave Berge managing director for Delphi Medical Systems, effective August 1, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Berge, 42, has been serving as interim director of Delphi M ... Continue reading
Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. Receives Repeat Orders from Leading Tire Cord Manufacturers
YOQNEAM, Israel--Aug. 16, 2006--Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (OTCBB:EVSNF) announced that it has received repeat orders from two leading tire cord fabric manufacturers in Asia for its advanced Tire Cord Automotive Optical Inspection systems. The orders will be supplied to the customers' new facilities in China. Since the ... Continue reading
ISO 9000 Conference-Call for Papers
ISO 9000 Conference - Call for Papers 15th Annual International Conference on ISO 9000 Conference Dates: February 26-27, 2007 Conference Workshops: February 25-28, 2007 Location: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida Deadline for submitting a proposal: August 25, 2006 The International Conference on ISO 90 ... Continue reading
Italian Laser Welding Equipment Market: Revenues Expected to Double
LONDON, August 16 -- Despite a varied application base, the Italian laser welding equipment market currently relies on a very limited number of applications to produce a large proportion of its revenues. To reduce market volatility and sustain strong growth, market participants will have to encourage the penetration of ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 16 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 10 percent for the three months ended July 31, 2006. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 4 percent growth from base revenues and a 7 percent increase from acquisitions. Intercompany revenues lowere ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Installs Security Solution to Protect Students at Broward County Schools
Visitor management, background check system addresses Jessica Lunsford Act MILWAUKEE, Aug. 16 -- Johnson Controls is installing an innovative security solution designed to protect students in the nation's sixth largest school district, Broward County Public Schools in Florida, helping it to comply with the Jessica Luns ... Continue reading
*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 O’REILLY MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK – MEMPHIS, TENN. AUGUST ... Continue reading
The Cuda Is Latest in Liberty's Line of 1/6-Scale Replica Engines, Adds to Diverse Selection of Replica Vehicles, Airplanes and Engines LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 16 -- Liberty Classics, Inc., a maker of die cast collectibles, today announced that on Sept. 15 it will begin selling a 1/6-scale replica of the Plymouth Hemi ... Continue reading
Manchester, Inc. Appoints Financial Relations Board As Investor Relations Counsel
DALLAS, Aug. 16 -- Manchester, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MNCS) , today announced that it has retained the Financial Relations Board (FRB) to implement components of the Company's investor relations program, including extensive communications and proactive outreach to the investment community. "We have engaged FRB to assist ... Continue reading
Materia Announces Recent Product Development Success in Its Lanxess Partnership
PASADENA, Calif.--Aug. 16, 2006--Materia announced today recent product development success in its partnership with Lanxess Deutschland GmbH (formerly Bayer Material Science AG) in the field of nitrile rubbers. Two years ago, Materia licensed to Lanxess the use of certain Grubbs' Catalysts in the field of hydrogenated ... Continue reading
McGilton Heads To Michigan Looking For Rebound
McGilton Heads To Michigan Looking For Rebound BROOKLYN, Mi (August 16, 2006) - - The ARCA RE/MAX Series returns to Michigan International Speedway this week for the second edition of the Hantz Group 200. One of over 40 entries for this Friday’s event includes Phillip McGilton and the SI Performance Racing team ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Sprint Cars at Knoxville, NASCAR racing and NHRA too Moorpark, Calif. - (August 15, 2006) The National Hot Rod Assoc ... Continue reading
Note to Editors re DSR Pro Stock p.r. contact change
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Aug. 16, 2006 NOTE TO EDITORS: Effective immediately, the Don Schumacher Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pro Stock p.r./publicity/communications responsibilities will be handled by Misha Geisert of J.R. Thompson Co. (the marketing agency of record for ... Continue reading
PHH Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Aug. 16, 2006--PHH Corporation ("PHH" or the "Company") today announced that it commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation to seek certain amendments to the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the following securities (the "Securities") and a waiver of certain past defaults under the Ind ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes July Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Aug. 16, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for July 2006: (millions, except per share amounts July July Change and ratios) 2006 2005 ----------- ----------- ---------- Net premiums written $1,427.7 $1,403.2 2% Net premiums earned 1,367.1 1,337.8 2% Net income ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 16, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40740) has announced the addition of "Audi AG 2006 Company Profile Edition 2" to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on th ... Continue reading
Scott Palmer to give away "Dream Weekend" in Las Vegas
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY MID-SOUTH NATIONALS MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK Race Date: Aug. 18-20, 2006 MEMPHIS, Tenn., (August 16, 2006)- Scott Palmer and Grand Crowne Resorts are making the dream of a lifetime come true for two lucky fans will be their guest at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHR ... Continue reading
Take A Cruise Through Time at the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com TAKE A CRUISE THROUGH TIME AT THE VINTAGE GRAND PRIX OF MID-OHIO DUBLIN, Ohio (August 16, 2006) - The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the 24th year to celebrate the history of motorsp ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Awards Triple Miles With Seven Airlines Thru Nov. 15
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 16 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer customers triple frequent flyer miles with seven airlines at select Thrifty locations worldwide. The offer is valid on rentals booked in advance on THRIFTY.com from August 15, 2006 through November 15, 2006. A ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Reports Third Quarter Income of $.07 Per Share
EMMETT, Idaho--Aug. 15, 2006--T.J.T., Inc. (the Company), (Pink Sheets:AXLE) reports income of $.07 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales increased one percent in the 2006 quarter and eight percent for the nine month period as compared to the same periods in 2005. The increase in the third quarter o ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 16, 2006--TMB Industries ("TMB") has named TMB Managing Director, Kelly L. Bodway, to the position of President at DynAmerica Manufacturing ("DynAmerica"). Marion Estes will remain as Chief Operating Officer at DynAmerica and report directly to Kelly. In his announcement, Mr. Thomas M. Begel, Chairman of ... Continue reading
* G. Love & Special Sauce kick off multi-city tour with free concert in New York's Central Park on Thursday, Aug. 24 * Central Park concert includes eight emerging artists who will then tour the country performing 320 free concerts with the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 16 -- The Jeep(R) brand ann ... Continue reading
X-cellent Opportunity to Meet Travis Pastrana at Subaru of Schaumburg
WHAT: Chicago area fans have an X-cellent opportunity to personally meet and greet Subaru Rally Team USA driver and X Games champion Travis Pastrana at Subaru of Schaumburg. The event is free and open to the public. Pastrana is one of the most successful X Games athletes in history, and earlier this month at X Games 12 ... Continue reading
Action Pursuit Group Launches 'Street Trucks' Website
Apprise Enthusiast Media unit extends excitement of print brand ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the launch of www.streettrucksmag.com, a fully interactive digital extension of the print version of APG's Street Trucks magazi ... Continue reading
ASA Sanctioned I-94 Raceway's Joey Johnson Tops Wild Card Voting For Chance To Be On "Racin' For A Livin" Reality TV Show Josh Vadnais Also Makes The Field From I-94 Raceway By: Dean Reller For Immediate Release SAUK CENTRE, MN (August 16, 2006) - The Wild Card voting is complete and Joey Johnson from Alexandria MN was ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Aug. 16, 2006--The American Welding Society (AWS), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology and application of welding, today announced it will host its second national job fair, allowing employers to meet one-on-one and possibly recruit from a pool of more than 9 ... Continue reading
Crest and Avis Partner to Restore Travelers' Smiles
In Wake of New Security Regulations Banning Most Toiletries in Carry-On Luggage, Crest Offers Free Smile Packs of Toothpaste, Rinse and Floss at Major Avis Locations CINCINNATI, Aug. 16, 2006 -- Airline passengers may not have a lot to smile about lately, but America's leading oral care brand Crest hopes to brighten th ... Continue reading
Eric Ruppel Bark River II - Race Report
For immediate release August 16, 2006 Chetek, WI Ruppel Has Mixed Results at Bark River Revisited After suffering through a lackluster weekend at Bark River back in July, Eric Ruppel was looking to get back on the podium and gain valuable championship points. The month long break gave the team enough time to build a ne ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa.--Aug. 16, 2006--Traffic.com, Inc. , the leading provider of personalized traffic information for drivers coast to coast, today announced that it has expanded its use of location-based, real-time probe data in all of its 50 metropolitan areas. This enhanced integration extends Traffic.com's detailed coverage ... Continue reading
FC points leader Capps enjoying the ride; next stop Memphis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis (Tenn.) Motorsports Park Race Date: Aug. 18-20, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER CAPPS IS ENJOYING THE RID ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Names Batchik Vice President of Quality
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Freudenberg-NOK has named John A. Batchik as vice president of quality. The announcement was made by Dr. Theodore G. Duclos, Freudenberg-NOK's vice president of technology and operations. In this position, Batchik will direct the central quality functions within the organization, establish q ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions to Market Assurant Solutions' Web-Based Auto Lien Payoff System
WESTCHESTER, Ill. & ATLANTA--Aug. 16, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced an agreement to market an auto lien payoff system developed by Assurant Solutions to U.S. insurance companies. Assurant Solutions is a leading ... Continue reading
IQS Summit Extends Reach Globally Providing Solutions for Entire Manufacturing Supply Chain
CLEVELAND, Aug. 16 -- IQS, the leading provider of Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management Software held an industry summit to preview a global strategy for streamlining part traceability, product quality and supplier sourcing across a global value chain. The summit attendees represented the entire spectrum of the ... Continue reading
Side Impact Airbags and Other Safety-Related Technologies Continue to Garner High Consumer Interest WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- More than 50 percent of consumers desire the ability to play non-standard audio files in their next new vehicle, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 U.S. Automotive Emergi ... Continue reading
KCR releases Carl Long Eddyville, KY– Keith Coleman Racing has released Carl Long from driving duties for the team’s #23 and #26 NASCAR Busch Series entries. “It was in the best interest of both parties,” said Keith Coleman, team owner. “We’re going to move forward as a team and Carl just didn’t fit with ... Continue reading
McGill Motorsports partners with RobotWorx
McGill Motorsports partners with RobotWorx Jeff Green to pilot #36 Robots.com Chevy at Michigan Brooklyn, MI—August 16th, 2006 — The McGill Motorsports #36 will have a different look for the second week in a row when the NASCAR Busch Series hits the track this Saturday for the Carfax 250 at the Michigan Internation ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Up 13-percent In Ticket Sales Through Four Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile Media & Comm., jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 MILWAUKEE MILE ENJOYING INCREASE IN SPECTATORS THUS FAR IN 2006; TICKET SALES UP 13% THROUGH FOUR EVENTS Upcoming Governor's Cup Weekend To Feature 500 Miles of Stock Car Raci ... Continue reading
NHRA MEDIA ADVISORY: SKOAL SHOWDOWN TELECONFERENCE
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y NHRA National Teleconference Previewing the Skoal Showdown, a lucrative bonus event held during the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals DATE: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006 TIME: 3 p.m. (ET) GUESTS: John Force, Castrol GTX Ford Mustang A five-time Skoal Showdown winner and 11 time finalist in 23 career star ... Continue reading
News for Release: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* New Trend Isn't a Fad But a Sea Change for Business *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - August 16, 2006) Going above and beyond environmental regulatory requirements may not seem like ... Continue reading
Release: Vehicle Network Interface for Mobility Van Upfitter Applications
To the News Editor, Please consider the following for inclusion in your publication. Thank you, -------------------------------------- James Lawrence DGE, Inc. http://www.dgeinc.com <http://www.dgeinc.com/> 2870 Technology Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Voice: (248) 293-1333 Fax: (248) 293-1309 Email: jlawrence@dgeinc ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Release: It All Comes Down to Memphis...
Press Information: For Immediate Release Attachment: Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Logo Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) IT ALL COMES DOWN TO MEMPHIS… Moorpark, Calif. - (August 16, 2006) Only one race rem ... Continue reading
Roland Berger Offers Survival Strategies for Auto Suppliers
TROY, Mich., Aug. 16 -- Automotive suppliers will need to focus on key business strategies to grow, thrive and survive during the next decade, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Critical supplier survival strategies include: * Diversifying the customer base for revenue growth, * Increasing revenues throug ... Continue reading
Stotz Racing ties Pro Street ET record at AMA Prostar Indianapolis National
Kent Stotz powers off the line on the HRCA-sponsored, turbocharged 550 horsepower Honda CBR1100XX. For more information, including a high-resolution image, contact: Pete terHorst, SymPoint Communications (828) 684-1841; peter.terhorst@sympoint.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2006 Stotz Racing ties Pro Street ET re ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Aug. 16, 2006--The new Strategy Analytics "Automotive Semiconductor Demand Forecast 2004 - 2013" study indicates that the market for automotive grade semiconductors in 2006 will reach $18 billion, a year-on-year growth of 10 percent. This analysis shows that planned enhancements to vehicle performance, features ... Continue reading
Team Sticker Dude - Bark River II Race Report
For immediate release August 16, 2006 Lake Zurich, IL The second race weekend in Bark River, Michigan saw Team Sticker Dude looking to make a move up the standings in their respective divisions. In his first full year of competition in the Single Buggy division, Luke Zoetmulder has been gaining valuable experience and ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Acquires Precision Specialty Metals
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Aug. 16, 2006--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Precision Specialty Metals, Inc. (PSM), a processor of stainless steel located in Los Angeles, California, for $33.7 million in cash. The purchase price is subject to change pursuant to a working capital adjustment and an e ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry and Rav 4 Get Top Marks from the Insurance Industry - VIDEO NEWS STORY
August 6, 2006: The 2007 Toyota Camry and 2006 Rav 4 small sport utility vehicle earned top marks in front and side crash tests released by the Insurance Industry. Click below to watch the story. ... Continue reading
Troxel in middle of tight Top Fuel championship chase
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis (Tenn.) Motorsports Park Race Date: Aug. 18-20, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL IN MIDDLE OF TIGHT TOP FUEL CHAMPIONSHIP C ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 16 -- A new study by global market research company Synovate shows that 37% of US consumers would consider purchasing a Flex Fuel vehicle that runs on gasoline or E85 (85% Ethanol) the next time they are in the market to buy a car. However, more than a third of these same consumers lose interest in E85 Fl ... Continue reading
See 600bhp of Magnum Force at MPH '06 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
The visually arresting TechArt Magnum is proof that 4x4s can outgun Supercars in the power stakes. Based on the already brutal 450bhp Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the Magnumâs bodywork and engine have been extensively reworked by renowned German Porsche specialist, TechArt, to deliver a whopping 600bhp. The latest power ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro at Toledo North Assembly Plant
* Addition of 2007 Dodge Nitro part of major expansion in Chrysler Group's Toledo Manufacturing capabilities * Flexible manufacturing allows multiple products to be produced at one plant * $600 million investment expands plant by 160,000 square feet, adds 150 new robots * First mid-sized Dodge SUV will ignite segment w ... Continue reading
Tesla Electric Roadster 'Signature One Hundred' Series Sells Out
First 100 Cars Quickly Go to Aficionados Desiring Clean, Fast and Stylish Sports Car SAN CARLOS, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2006) â The limited-edition âSignature One Hundredâ series Tesla Roadster, the first high-performance electric car manufactured by Tesla Motors, has sold out in three weeks, confirming that t ... Continue reading
Biofuel: An Ideal Alternative to Conventional Fuel
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 16, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40722) has announced the addition of Biodiesel - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biodiesel in Million of Gallons. The major end-use segments discussed are A ... Continue reading
Altwheels Festival To Kick Off With A Two-Day Symposium Sept. 16 & 17
/ <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@veri ... Continue reading
Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom Live Makes First Pit Stop in D.C.
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor Zoom-Zoom Live came to D.C. last weekend and over 5,000 lucky participants got to blaze around four tracks in a variety of Mazda products. Taking control of a Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda 5, RX-8, MX-5 Miata, CX-7 or MAZDASPEED 6, drivers were able to compete against the clock for po ... Continue reading
Toyota Tops Second Quarter Sales in California
Washington DC August 16, 2006: The AIADA newslettrer reported that the California Motor Car Dealers Association found that Toyota brand cars and trucks accounted for 23.4 percent of all sales in the Golden State during the April-June quarter, reports The Los Angeles Times. Including Toyota's Lexus brand, the Japanese a ... Continue reading
eCarfly, Inc. Certifies All Vehicle Listings With Carfax
DALLAS--Aug. 16, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company has established relations with Carfax. Carfax is the industry leader in pre-owned vehicle history and has set the standard for the potential buyer of any used vehicle. eCarfly, Inc. will now have the ability and the security to sell qua ... Continue reading
3D Laser Mapping StreetMapper Assists Road Speed Limit Reviews
NOTTINGHAM, England, August 16 -- 3D Laser Mapping has developed an innovative system to help authorities determine safe speed limits. Using the StreetMapper vehicle-based 3D laser mapping system, road safety conditions can be computed automatically for any stretch of highway. In rural areas, the system's electronic ey ... Continue reading
Honda Expands Eastern Alabama Plant
Washington DC Autgust 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda announced it will expand its Lincoln, Alabama car plant in order to produce more engine components and lessen its dependence on out-of-state suppliers. The $40 million expansion will add about 41,000 square feet and 20 new jobs, reports The Associ ... Continue reading
What Price Fun? 2007 Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top Priced From $24,350
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Adding a new dimension to the Mazda MX-5 without diminishing its driving joy is no mean feat. The MX-5 Miata reinvented the lightweight, fun-to-drive, two-seat category in 1989, and has since become the world's best-selling two-seat roadster. For 2007, Mazda's iconic MX-5 will again set a new ... Continue reading
Michelin Supports America's First Responders With Driving America's Safety Initiative
Nominate Your Local Firefighter or EMT to Receive New Tires for an Emergency Service Vehicle GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 16 -- Every thirty seconds a 911 call is answered in the United States. Firefighters and EMS personnel across the country respond to more than 500,000 emergency calls every day, with volunteers comprising ... Continue reading
Car-Buying Conundrum: Consumers Say One Thing, But Respond to Another When Buying a Car
Three Out of Four Say They Prefer Low Everyday Pricing, Yet Sales Data Shows Consumers Respond to Incentives TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- According to a Maritz(R) Poll conducted earlier this year by the Maritz Automotive Research Group, one of the world's leading automotive consumer research firms, 75 percent of consumers ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Announces Opening of New Dealership in Cullman, Alabama
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 16 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of its newest location in Cullman, Alabama. This new location marks the fourth dealership opening since the Company's current fiscal year began on May 1, 2006. The total number of dealerships is now 89. "This will be our third dealership ... Continue reading
Delphi reports $2.3 billion loss
CHICAGO August 15, 21006; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. on Tuesday reported a $2.3 billion second-quarter loss on charges related to a program to offer early retirements and buyouts to its U.S. hourly workers. Delphi, its unions and former parent General Motors Co ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Michigan Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge GFS Marketplace 400 - Michigan International Speedway Advance (MIS) - 8/20/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom *MEDIA NOTE* Rise an ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Road America preview
Rob Bunker was a quick study for this week's Star Mazda Championship race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Bridgewater, N.J., teen had only an abbreviated advance track test, but he quickly mastered the sweeping 4.048-mile road course in his No. 18 AIM Autosport Pro Formula Mazda. "We only got one session befo ... Continue reading
Toyota/Lexus Release -- Monterey Historics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jan Fambro RWB LLC (310) 308-6770 jan@rwb-llc.com TOYOTA & LEXUS BRING HISTORY, SPEED, ART AND GIFTS TO ATTENDEES AT THE ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE RACES PRESENTED BY TOYOTA TORRANCE, Calif. (August 15, 2006) ¡V Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is bringing its most historic motorsports ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Foundation Gives $1 Million to Support Disabled American Veterans
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 -- Today at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) national convention in Chicago, Harley-Davidson announced a $1 million gift from the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. to the DAV in support of the services DAV provides to America's veterans. The gift extends the Company's long-standing relationship with ... Continue reading
Solid Run Cut Short For McGilton In Nashville
Solid Run Cut Short For McGilton In Nashville LEBANON, Tennessee (August 15, 2006) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie Phillip McGilton didnââ¬â¢t leave Nashville Superspeedway Saturday with the finish he wanted. After posting very respectable and competitive times in practice and a strong 15th place qualifying ef ... Continue reading
Delphi reports $2.3 billion loss
CHICAGO August 15, 21006; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. on Tuesday reported a $2.3 billion second-quarter loss on charges related to a program to offer early retirements and buyouts to its U.S. hourly workers. Delphi, its unions and former parent General Motors Co ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New Chief Accounting Officer
TROY, Mich., Aug. 15 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. today named Thomas S. Timko, 38, as chief accounting officer (CAO), effective with the filing of its first quarter 2006 Form 10-Q filed earlier today. Prior to joining Delphi, Timko was an assistant controller for The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), a ... Continue reading
QUÉ: Ford Motor Company presentará el caso de estudio haciendo énfasis en los beneficios ambientales y económicos de los taxis Escape Híbridos al Alcalde Díaz, así como también a los representantes de las flotillas gubernamentales y comerciales en la ciudad de Miami. Varias ciudades a través del país están e ... Continue reading
Speedemissions and Environmental Systems Products Sign Pilot Agreement for New Product Rollout
ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2006--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing/safety inspections company with 35 testing stations in Atlanta, Houston and Salt Lake City, announced that it has signed a pilot joint venture agreement with ESP (Environmental Systems Products) to be one of two ... Continue reading
David Stremme, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Race Advance for the GFS Marketplace 400
CONTACT: Angela Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Race Advance GFS Marketplace 400 - Michigan International Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: This will be Stremme and the Coors Light crew's second time at Michigan International ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Q2 2006 Results
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 15, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (second quarter) and twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2006. Operating Results Second Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ende ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Inc. Announces Senior Management Additions
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 -- CCC Information Services Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Croxton as its senior vice president of Marketing and Product Management and Paul Marushka as its senior vice president of CCC's National Insurance Market. "Michael and Paul both bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership e ... Continue reading
Changzhou National Hi-Tech District - A Chain of Motorbike and Automotive Parts and Components
CHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Changzhou National Hi-Tech District (CND) sponsored a signing ceremony of agreement between automotive parts and components companies, including Changzhou Fuman Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., and institutions of higher learning including Jiangsu University, Beijin ... Continue reading
WHAT: The Great Lakes Business Center for Chrysler Financial will be funding the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Franklin Elementary in Pontiac. Chrysler Financial employees will spend the day working on the Pontiac school's playground equipment installation, painting existing (reworked) equipm ... Continue reading
Winner Receives a Two-year Lease on an All-new 2007 Jeep Compass FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, announced today the winner of a two-year lease from the "North, South, East, Guess" contest held at Camp Jeep(R) in Elkhart Lake, Wis. over the ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM MEMPHIS ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM MEMPHIS ADVANCE EVENT: NHRA Nationals TRACK NAME / LOCATION: Memphis (TN) Motorsport ... Continue reading
Dexter Bean and Jay Robinson Racing Join Forces For NASCAR Busch Series Debut!
Dexter Bean and Jay Robinson Racing Join Forces For NASCAR Busch Series Debut! WESTBY, WI (8-15-06)- - Westby, Wisconsin native Dexter Bean is proud to announce that he will be running his first NASCAR Busch Series event at Michigan International Speedway this weekend! BlackJack Racing, Jay Robinson Racing, and Five St ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports Wins at Bark River
August 15, 2006 For immediate release El Cajon, CA Douglas Motorsports ? Wins Round 9 in the PRO-4 Division Douglas Motorsports arrived at Bark River Raceway, for round 9 and 10 of the Championship Off-Road Racing Series, looking to build on the success the team had during their previous visit in July. The weather cond ... Continue reading
eCarfly Fully Operational and to Expand Operations to Florida
DALLAS--Aug. 15, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company will be traveling to Florida later this week to negotiate the possible acquisition of an already existent motors auction company. "The acquisition of such a company would add tremendous streamlining to our operations and also huge value ... Continue reading
Ford To Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study To Mayor Diaz And City Of Miami, August 17
WHAT: Ford Motor Company will present a case study highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of Escape Hybrid taxis to Mayor Diaz, as well as government and commercial fleet representatives in Miami. Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals ... Continue reading
GEICO Holds Open House on August 19 for Job Candidates
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 15 -- GEICO's Buffalo service center is recruiting new associates and will hold an open house for people interested in starting a career with GEICO. The open house takes place Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Buffalo Service Center, 300 CrossPoint Parkway, Getzville, N.Y. GEICO ha ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
EXETER, Pa., Aug. 15 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive accessories in North America, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006. Highlights include: * Net sales for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006 were $169.3 mill ... Continue reading
Leading Logistics Firms Choose TMW Systems for Competitive Advantage
BEACHWOOD, Ohio--Aug. 15, 2006--TMW Systems Inc., the largest provider of enterprise management software for the trucking industry, has recently added several logistics firms--including six third-party logistics providers (3PL) to its growing portfolio of 570 customers. TMW reports that at least 75 percent of its custo ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY: Legendary racecar driver Mark Martin will hold a media group interview from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday (August 18) at the back of the AAA Roush Racing hauler in the NEXTEL Cup Garage at Michigan International Speedway. Martin, currently sixth in the NEXTEL Cup point standings, will take questions and ... Continue reading
Mechanical Simulation Corporation & Partner To Provide World-Class Tire Simulation
CarSim Will Interface With Delft-Tyre, Simulink ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 15 -- In order to better predict the critical performance of tires in vehicle dynamics, Mechanical Simulation Corporation has created a partnership with Netherlands-based TNO Automotive. Mechanical Simulation's CarSim(R) software will now link with ... Continue reading
MEDIA: Grand-Am's Diaz Set for Practice Session in Sonoma
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Grand-Am Driver Luis Diaz to Practice at Infineon Raceway on Wednesday WHAT: Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series driver Luis Diaz will visit Infineon Raceway for a practice session on Wednesday, Aug. 16. He will practice in cars provided by the Jim Russell Racing Schools and will work with school ... Continue reading
Memphis - Fuller - Pre-race 08-15-06
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Louisiana-Pacific / 84 Lumber / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com "Hot Rod" Fuller rolls into Memphis Motorsports Park with a brand-new phrase bouncing through his ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 4th at Nashville
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New Management Board Member at Webasto
Webasto Appoints New CMO From Within Ranks; Phillip Thompson Now Responsible for Comfort Products and Group Marketing STOCKDORF, Germany, Aug. 15 -- The supervisory board of Webasto AG has appointed Phillip A. Thompson, 44, as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Thompson will join current board members Franz-Josef ... Continue reading
Perfect Paint System Gives After Market Automotive a Touch Up for Growth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 15 -- With over 225 million cars registered in the United States, the automotive aftermarket would seem to be a red-hot investment opportunity. In reality, the market currently lacks innovation and has produced a glut of me-too services. The changing market has caused at least one company to ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Aug. 15, 2006--Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI), the global bypass oil filtration system manufacturer, today reported results of operations for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter 2006 were $855,000 as compared to $639,000 for the sec ... Continue reading
Register Now, Limited Seating: Converting Sales Complacency into Productivity
Are you a Business Owner or CEO determined to increase your existing levels of sales productivity in 2007? Then this Seminar is the Must-Attend event of the quarter. Visit: http://www.sales-seminar.com/workshops.htm for more information and to secure your seat(s). Workshop: How to Spot the Top Sales Producer and How To ... Continue reading
Rick Gay and ppc Racing Part Ways
“It was announced today that veteran crew chief Rick Gay has parted ways with PPC Racing effective immediately. Rick Gay led NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year contender John Andretti to an impressive top-five finish at Watkins Glen this past weekend which catapulted Andretti into the ROY points lead ahead of ... Continue reading
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Carfax 250 - Michigan International Speedway - 08.19.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttiremotorspo ... Continue reading
Syntel Declares Special Dividend of $1.25 per Share
TROY, Mich.--Aug. 15, 2006--Syntel, Inc. , a global information technology services company, announced that on August 14, 2006, its Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $1.25 per share payable to Syntel shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2006. The dividend will be paid on Septemb ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM MEMPHIS ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2006 Media Contacts: 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 TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Funny Car Champion - Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM ME ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealers to Meet in San Antonio
National Dealer Meeting to Attract 6,000 to Alamo City SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 15 -- More than 6,000 Toyota dealers and associates will gather in San Antonio August 30-31 for the company's annual national dealer meeting, Jim Farley, Toyota Motor Sales vice president of marketing, announced today. The company's 1,200 dealers, ... Continue reading
United Components Reports Results of Operations for Second Quarter 2006
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 15, 2006--United Components, Inc.: Second Quarter Highlights -- Acquisition of ASC Industries Provides Global Low Cost Manufacturing and Procurement Platform -- Sale of Neapco and Pioneer operations streamlines operations and reduces leverage -- Continued progress on cost reduction through consol ... Continue reading
Visteon Closes on European and U.S. Financings
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Visteon Corporation announced that it has closed on new European and U.S. five-year revolving credit facilities with an aggregate availability of up to $675 million. The facilities replace the company's multi-year secured revolving credit facility of $500 million that was to expire ... Continue reading
Vote for Washington's Greatest Hometown Heroes
National Vote Underway for All-Time Greatest Heroes - Five Per State - in 5th Anniversary Volvo for life Awards Vote for Top Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; $1 Million in Financial Contributions Provided; Winner Receives Volvo Car for Life IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Five extraordinary, everyday heroes from Washin ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Aug. 15, 2006--The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) rose for a fifth consecutive quarter to its highest level since 2004, according to a report released today. The Index stands at 74.4 on its 100-point scale and is up nearly 2 percent since the first quarter of 2005. Over its 11-year histor ... Continue reading
Berwyn Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Route 66 With Historic Car Show
BERWYN, Ill., Aug. 15 -- The Berwyn Preservation of Historic Route 66 is kicking off the fall with the 16th Annual Historic Route 66 Car Show on September 9th, 2006. The event will take place on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn, IL, beginning at Oak Park Ave, from 7am to 4pm CDT. This year's big raffle prize is a $2,000.00 gas c ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Unveils New Electronic Differential Lock
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- GKN Driveline has begun production in the United States of a new electronic differential lock for two- and four-wheel-drive vehicles that offers safety and drivability benefits for consumers. The new product is easier for drivers to use, locks faster and responds better at higher speeds ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers Next Generation Hydrogen Storage Tanks to Fuel Cell Bus Manufacturer
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it has delivered its new, next generation Type IV compressed hydrogen storage tanks to a fuel cell bus manufacturer for use in fuel cell buses to be operated on public routes. This new, next generation hydrogen storage ta ... Continue reading
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2006 Induction Ceremony Fact Sheet
What: The Eighteenth Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Ceremony Where: The State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI When: Thursday, August 17, 2006: 5:30 p.m. Introductions - Interview and Photo Opportunities 5:45 p.m. VIP Reception for Past and Present Inductees, Presenters, Honorary Chairma ... Continue reading
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