BATON ROUGE, La.--Sept. 6, 2006--AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies, credit unions and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, announced that it has formed a new partnership with AmeriCredit, a prominent lending sourc ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports Race Report - Pro 2 Rds. 11 & 12
September 6, 2006 For immediate release El Cajon, CA Douglas Motorsports - PRO-2 #7 Rancho Suspension AMSOIL Kumho Tire Ford F-150 Back-to-Back Podium Finishes at the BorgWarner Off-Road Championships Douglas Motorsports came to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway for the final time in 2006, looking to use his exten ... Continue reading
ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOMINATES THUNDER IN THE PARK TRANS-AM SERIES EVENT AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOMINATES THUNDER IN THE PARK TRANS-AM SERIES EVENT AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA EAST LANSING, Michigan (September 6, 2006) – Taking part in the first of two 2006 Trans-Am races pr ... Continue reading
2006 'RIDE NOW' Philadelphia - Atlantic City Sunday, September 17, 2006
Registration 10:00 a.m. ... RIDE starts 11:30 a.m. ... Party in A.C. 1:00 p.m. To benefit 'Cure Autism Now' Foundation PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- Cure Autism Now (http://www.cureautismnow.org/), a leading private funder of biomedical research in autism, is hosting the first annual RIDE NOW Philadelphia - Atlantic City on ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motorcycle Heaven on Earth at 2007 SUPERSHOW January 5th-7th! Wednesday, September 6, 2006 (Toronto) - The 2007 North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance, has reorganized its 425,000 square foot floor plan to incorporate five new focused Motorcycle 'Th ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems Completes Sale of Its Towing System Businesses to Thule for $203 Million
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Advanced Accessory Systems (AAS), a leading maker of automotive roof racks and towing systems, announced today that it has completed the divestiture of its towing system businesses in the U.S. and Europe to Thule AB of Sweden for $203 million, subject to adjustments. The assets invol ... Continue reading
DETROIT & RENO, Nev.--Sept. 6, 2006--Alcoa's AFL Automotive business and Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Altairnano) announced today that they have signed an agreement to develop a battery pack system for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The collaboration brings together Altairnano's innovative nano-titanate battery technology ... Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--Sept. 6, 2006--Semiconductor leaders Analog Devices Inc., NEC Electronics Corporation, Tensilica, and Texas Instruments have joined the growing industry effort to address multi-processor debugging of embedded systems. To accomplish this improvement, the 22 member companies of the Nexus 5001(TM) Forum ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Sept. 6, 2006--As part of its cost reduction strategy, Autoliv Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is expanding its operations in Turkey and has recently opened two new manufacturing facilities. The first plant will have the potential to produce one million steering wheels per y ... Continue reading
BluePhoenix Selected for Major Modernization Project of Vehicle Distribution System
IT Service Provider for Toyota Distributorship Expects Modernized IT System to Maximize Profitability Through Improved Customer Service and Broader Offerings CARY, North Carolina and HERZLIA, Israel, September 6 -- BluePhoenix Solutions , the leader in Enterprise IT Modernization, announced today that it was selected b ... Continue reading
-- Dealers Can Now Include Up to 32 Pictures in Their Classified Listings -- CHICAGO, Sept. 6 -- Cars.com announced today several enhancements to its photo platform, allowing dealers who use its MultiPhotos product to include as many as 32 pictures per vehicle in their listings. Additionally, photo sizes have been incr ... Continue reading
Cindi Lux to Challenge for Historic SCCA Triple Crown at Topeka Runoffs
Cindi Lux to Challenge for SCCA Triple Crown at Topeka Runoffs Fourth Divisional Championship, June Sprints Victory and National Title Would Make History ALOHA, Ore., September 6, 2006 - Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) has broken records and made history before but never to the magnitude that she can in 2006. Lux won her fourt ... Continue reading
Cirrus Logic Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 6, 2006--Cirrus Logic, Inc. , today announced the resignation of John T. Kurtzweil, senior vice president and chief financial officer, who has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cree, Inc., a manufacturer of LED solid-state lighting, power and communica ... Continue reading
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, September 6, 2006) *EPA Compliance Assistance Centers Celebrate Ten Years Helping Americans Meet Environmental Regulations *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Was ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Executive Promotions
McElya named Chairman of the Board and CEO; Hasler named Chief Operating Officer for Cooper-Standard Automotive NOVI, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive announced today that James McElya has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the company. McElya had previously served ... Continue reading
Coor's National 200 Weekend Upon Us!
Coor’s 200 Race of Kings Weekend Ready to take Over the High Banks. Monday September 4, 2006 – By Rodney Rescott New Lebanon, NY: Lebanon Valley Speedway is under way with preparing the Speedway for the up coming late summer showdown featuring all the stars of the Northeast DIRT Touring Teams. This annual 2 day eve ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics' Executives Adopt 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plans
VISTA, Calif., Sept. 6 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. today announced that several members of the Company's executive team have adopted individual pre-arranged trading plans in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company's policies and procedures on stock transacti ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports Race Report - PRO-4 Rds. 11 & 12
September 6, 2006 For immediate release El Cajon, CA Douglas Motorsports - PRO-4 #7 AMSOIL ?Super Team? Rancho Suspension Kumho Tire Ford F-150 AMSOIL PRO-4 ?Super Team? Three Peats at the BorgWarner World Championships As Scott Douglas and his PRO-4 #7 AMSOIL ?Super Team Rancho Suspension Kumho Tire Ford F-150 headed ... Continue reading
eCarfly Updates Shareholders on Acquisition of eAutoDrop
DALLAS--Sept. 6, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) today announced the acquisition of eAutoDrop is well underway and this week should yield exciting results as both companies directors meet to finalize details. eAutoDrop Inc. has signed a contractual agreement with Allied Solutions (www.alliedsolutions.net) and Me ... Continue reading
eCarfly Updates Shareholders Upcoming 10 for 1 Forward Stock Spilt
DALLAS--Sept. 6, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: ECFL) today announced that the forward stock split is on track with new dates soon to be released to the public. Once the new dates are made public, shareholders will have an opportunity to participate in the split by holding "Record of Share Ownership" prior to 5:00 P ... Continue reading
E & E Engineering, Inc. and Jomat Industries Merge Ergonomic Material Handling Activities
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 6 -- E & E Engineering, Inc. of Warren, Michigan, and Jomat Industries of Romeo, Michigan, have merged their ergonomic material handling activities. E & E will be responsible for the marketing and sales of standard and custom-designed ergonomic lift assists, articulating arms, overhead rail systems ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Ontario--Sept. 6, 2006--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary ESW Canada has received an order valued at $1.22 million for TempMax(TM) catalyst enabling exhaust tubes. The order was placed by NewStream Enterprises(R), International's(R) spec ... Continue reading
Epicor(R) Revs Up Vantage Functionality for Automotive
Epicor for Automotive Offers New Capabilities Including Advanced EDI, Demand Management and Purchase Contracts CHICAGO, IMTS 2006, Booth D-3125, Sept. 6 -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, today introduced new ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on Chase Auto Owner Trust 2006-B
NEW YORK--Sept. 6, 2006--Fitch Ratings today issued a presale report on Chase Auto Owner Trust 2006-B discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the class A notes and 'AA-' ratings on the class B notes. The securities are backed by a pool of prime retail installment sales contracts secured ... Continue reading
Flextronics Appoints Yusuke Kojima as President of Japan Operations
SINGAPORE, Sept. 6 -- Flextronics today announced that Yusuke Kojima will join the company as president of its Japan operations. Kojima's appointment is effective immediately and he will be based in Tokyo. His responsibilities will include overseeing the company's strategic and tactical operations within Japan. "We are ... Continue reading
Ford Bold Moves Street Racing Set to Drive on the PSP
New Portable Version Includes New Ford Vehicles, Tracks and Wireless Multiplayer Features SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6 -- Eidos, Inc., one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, in conjunction with Ford Motor Company and Empire Interactive, today announced that Ford Bold Moves Street Raci ... Continue reading
GEICO to Hire 200 for Macon Office
Career Fair Scheduled for September 16 MACON, Ga., Sept. 6 -- Since GEICO opened its Macon operations center in 1973, the office has grown to become the second largest employer in Bibb County with more than 2,900 associates -- and it hasn't stopped yet. GEICO is now actively recruiting in the region and plans to hire 2 ... Continue reading
G&R Racing's Cadiente and Whitton Prepared to Rally at SCORE Primm 300
For Immediate Release G&R Racing's Cadiente and Whitton Prepared to Rally at SCORE Primm 300 Mesa, Arizona (September 5, 2006) - SCORE rookie sensation, Garron Cadiente, was randomly selected to start in the lead position off the line of the sensational SCORE Primm 300 off road desert race. Cadiente said, ""I'm ecstati ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Grand Am Season Wrap-Up
Guy Cosmo Finishes Out The Grand Am Season On A High Taking 2nd Spot On The Podium Guy Cosmo wrapped up his season in the Grand Am Rolex Series with a second place finish in the season finale at the Miller Motorsport Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Re-joining the Playboy Racing/Uniden/Palms team for the sixth time this s ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced the introduction of a new, original, Spanish-language television spot for the all-new 2007 Santa Fe. The commercial debuted on national Spanish-language network television on September 4, 2006. The spot rounds out Hyundai's original, Spanish-langua ... Continue reading
AZUR, Israel, September 6 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. announced today that Telematics Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of the company has been awarded today a $14.6M order by it's Korean customer for the supply of infrastructure equipment for further deployment of the Telematics' Terrestrial Location system. The syst ... Continue reading
Lawn Mower Racing Returns to WSL - In Conjuction with Annual SUMC Fair.
Lawn Mower Racing This Saturday September 9th September 6, 2006 West Sand Lake, NY: The West Sand Lake SUMC and Volunteer Fire Department in Upstate New York are proud to announce the return engagement of the Northeast Lawn Mower Racing Organization Sanctioned Event this Saturday September 9th, 2006. As per the first t ... Continue reading
Maria Gladowski Named Senior Director of Communications for the California Speedway
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 6, 2006--Maria Gladowski has joined California Speedway as Senior Director of Communications, it was announced today by California Speedway President Gillian Zucker. In her new role, Gladowski is overseeing public relations, entertainment, advertising, promotions, community relations and the show car ... Continue reading
McGilton; SI Performance Racing Say Bring On Chicagoland
McGilton; SI Performance Racing Say Bring On Chicagoland JOLIET, Ill (Wednesday, September 6, 2006) - - After just missing the show at Michigan International Speedway a few weeks ago, SI Performance Racing with driver Phil McGilton and crew chief Eric Jones have regrouped with determination and head to Chicagoland Spee ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: GM's Wagoner to Announce Major Consumer Initiative
DETROIT, Sept. 6 -- General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will announce a major consumer initiative at a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. EDT at the GM Renaissance Center. A news release will be issued at 12:50 p.m. EDT, and will be available on GM Media Online (media.gm.com). The release and add ... Continue reading
Competitive process selects 61 proposals to create 21st century jobs LANSING, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that 61 awardees have been selected by the Michigan Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization (SEIC) Board to share more than $100 million from the first round of the 2 ... Continue reading
Microchip Technology Brings an Additional 29 16-bit MCUs and DSCs to Volume Production
CHANDLER, Ariz.--Sept. 6, 2006-- PIC24 and dsPIC33 Families Provide More Performance, Memory and Peripherals for Embedded Designers Seeking Lower System Costs and Faster Time to Market Microchip Technology Inc. , a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced that 16 members of its 16- ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Gilbert Brown School Supplies Delivery TOMORROW, Thurs Sept 7
MEDIA ALERT - PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS MILWAUKEE MILE'S GILBERT BROWN DELIVERING SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO M.P.S. MIILWAUKEE (September 6, 2006) - Tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m., Milwaukee Mile staff, including former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown, will be delivering school supplies to Mil ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 6, 2006--Miner Fleet Management Group, a material handling industry leader based in San Antonio, Texas, was ranked #210 among the "nation's fastest-growing private companies" in America by Inc. magazine. Miner reported a growth rate of 578.7% for the years 2002 - 2005. The 2006 Inc. 500, as revealed ... Continue reading
*** September is Child Passenger Safety Month *** NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- As part of Child Passenger Safety Month, car dealerships around the country are hosting child safety seat inspections throughout September. Thousands of dealers are expected to participate in the "Boost for Safety" awareness campaign, sponsored by t ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Sept. 6, 2006--The nation's leading provider of vehicle history information gave two NASCAR fans a ride they'll never forget at the inaugural Carfax 250. Carfax today announced the grand prize winners of the Picking Up the Pace sweepstakes, an online contest celebrating the company's entrance into the spo ... Continue reading
[News] Autosport Development launches fierce dual assault at Road Atlanta in quest to capture podium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karin Risko, Crystal Bay Communications karinrisko@crystalbaycommunications.com 734 642-5712 Autosport Development launches fierce dual assault at Road Atlanta in quest to capture podium Trenton, MI – September 6, 2006 – Just when you thought the SPEED World Challenge GT Series couldn ... Continue reading
Now Open - Profit Guaranteed - Genuine Service
Hi There, Further to our "Important News" email about a week ago, we are happy to announce that the web site everyone has been patiently is waiting for is now open !! The all-important address to save to your 'Favourites' is http://www.turfprofitmaker.com. Following our initial email, we received a good number of enqui ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Hazlett, Global Performance group, (704) 660-3467, ken@gperformance.com Andy O'Hara, ppc Racing, (704) 799-9011, aohara@ppcracing.com RACING LIMOS BECOMES OFFICIAL LIMO SERVICE OF ppc RACING MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 6, 2006) - ppc Racing officials announced today that Racing Limos ... Continue reading
PPG Breaks Ground for Architectural Coatings Facility in Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
McCARRAN, Nev.--Sept. 6, 2006--PPG Industries broke ground here today on a 22-acre site in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, about 15 miles east of Reno, to build a 95,000-square foot architectural coatings manufacturing facility. Expected to begin production near the end of 2007, the facility will manufacture more tha ... Continue reading
For additional information on this release contact Bob Sargent at 217-764-3200 or Jay Hardin at jhardin3@verizon.net. A large purse and a win on the historic Springfield Mile awaits two racing drivers on Sunday, September 17 as Track Enterprises presents the l5th annual Best Western Illinois Fall Nationals for UMP Late ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Nicorette Dodge Richmond Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Nicorette(r) Dodge Rock & Roll 400 - Richmond International Raceway Advance - 9/9/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Nicorette Team Fast Facts: ... Continue reading
ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOMINATES THUNDER IN THE PARK TRANS-AM SERIES EVENT AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING DOMINATES THUNDER IN THE PARK TRANS-AM SERIES EVENT AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA EAST LANSING, Michigan (September 6, 2006) – Taking part in the first of two 2006 Trans-Am races pr ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Board of Directors Approves Stock Repurchase
MILWAUKEE--Sept. 6, 2006--Rockwell Automation Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to 9 million shares of Rockwell Automation common stock between Sept. 6, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2007. This follows a similar stock repurchase program authorized on Sept. ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Present at Morgan Stanley Conference
MILWAUKEE--Sept. 6, 2006--Rockwell Automation Inc. Chairman and CEO Keith Nosbusch will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Industrials Conference in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. The presentation will be webcast beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern and will be available on the company's ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Robotic Production Technology, North America's leading robotic trimming solutions provider, will showcase its new RoboTrim(R) RT-500 router trimming system, it's popular RoboTrim(TM) RT-1000 router trimming system and demonstrate it's advanced material handling, AccuFind(TM) part variati ... Continue reading
R. Sorenson No.41 Discount Tire Advance for Emerson Radio 250 at RIR 09.08.06
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Emerson Radio 250 - Richmond International Raceway - 09.08.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttiremo ... Continue reading
Sales Tip: Quantifying real loss overcomes the budget issue
Quantifying real loss overcomes the budget issue Sales Tip of the Week () ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greetings: In today’s sales arena it is not enough for a sales professional to merely assume that a prospect has a problem that is costing him or her time or money and that they will automatically ... Continue reading
September 2006 Volume 1; Issue 5 Table of Contents * Calendar of Events * Sprint Nextel Spotlight * Sprint Nextel Products & Services * NEXTEL Wake-Up Call Lineup Calendar of Events * September 3 - SONY HD 500 - California Speedway * September 9 - Chevy Rock & Roll 400 - Richmond International Raceway * September 17 - ... Continue reading
Skoglund Increases California Pavement Focus Lead With Win; Hayes Earns First Triumph INDIANAPOLIS - Tim Skoglund increased his lead in the USAC California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series point standings over the extended weekend, thanks in part to a fourth straight victory and a second-place finish in the two ra ... Continue reading
Technology Seeks to Find Rapid Deployment in Combat and Logistics Operations ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6 -- Solidica, Inc. announced today the award of a $1.9 million, twelve month contract with the United States Marine Corps to implement an ultra-rugged wireless sensor system for the Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle f ... Continue reading
SRINIVASAN GOPALAKRISHNAN sends you this patent auction
THIS PATENT IS NOW ON AUCTION SRINIVASAN GOPALAKRISHNAN ___________ SRINIVASAN GOPALAKRISHNAN recommends you the following patent : 'ALL FUEL ELECTRONIC CATALYTIC CONVERTOR CUM FUEL SYNTHESIZER' available on Free Patent Auction. ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2006--TeleNav Inc., the leading provider of wireless location-based services (LBS), will showcase its new TeleNav GPS Navigator(TM) 5.0 wireless navigation service at CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment, September 12-14, 2006, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. TeleNav GPS Navigator 5. ... Continue reading
Timken Introduces New Multipoint Lubrication Device
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Timken Company today announced the expansion of its line of lubricant-delivery devices with the addition of the Timken C-Power multipoint lubricator. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO) This centralized lubricator is capable of dispensing grease up to 100 feet throu ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Ready for Return to Richmond
Tim Sauter Ready for Return to Richmond Lester Buildings driver ready to get back behind the wheel Tim Sauter returns to the drivers seat this Friday evening after sitting out last Saturday’s Ameriquest 300 at the California Speedway to recover from a hard crash on August 25th at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The Wisco ... Continue reading
AAA Predicts 'Normal' Fall Color Season For Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Based on information provided by the National Weather Service, AAA predicts a "normal" fall color season for Michigan. And with gas prices falling along with the leaves, it is anticipated that more than 1 million travelers will strike out in search of the state's awesome color display. A wet ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 7 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is presenting the fourth annual Acorn Tour Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The one-day scenic excursion -- open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make built before 1957 -- begins at the Museum in Auburn Hills and features stops at a private veh ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: EPA Methyl Bromide Inventory Data Shows Downward Trend
*News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, September 7, 2006) *EPA Methyl Bromide Inventory Data Shows Downward Trend* Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov* * Today EPA released data showing a steady decli ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. announced that it has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed secondary offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock by Asbury Automotive Holdings L.L.C., an affiliate of Ripplewood Investments L. ... Continue reading
Capps detours to Eldora Speedway, finishes fourth in A-main
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAKES DETOUR FROM U.S. NATIONALS, FINISHES FOURTH IN NEXTEL PRELUDE TO THE WORLD IN ELDORA ROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 7, 2006) - Ron Capps, who drove the new ... Continue reading
CARPENTIER WILL NOT RACE THIS WEEKEND (W)
Round 10 of the CASCAR Super Series at St. Eustache CARPENTIER WILL NOT RACE THIS WEEKEND IN SAINT-EUSTACHE Montréal, QC, September 7, 2006 - Due to uncontrollable circumstances, Patrick Carpentier will not take part in round 10 of the CASCAR Super Series that will be held this weekend at Autodrome Saint-Eustache, loc ... Continue reading
CASCAR - N#10 - St-Eustache Preview
CASCAR Super Series PREVIEW: Autodrome St-Eustache For more information contact CASCAR’s Toronto office at (416) 531-4714 For immediate release / September 7, 2006 CASCAR Super Series returns to Montreal for a make-up Super Series race at Autodrome St-Eustache TORONTO, ON – Just weeks after a successful inaugural a ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Chrysler Financial announced today a three-year partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) to advance personal finance education for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The automotive finance company presented a donation of $495,000 in support of the C ... Continue reading
Delphi Selected to Supply Electronic Stability Control on 2007 Saturn Aura
Electronic stability control shown to reduce risk of fatal car crashes TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Recent studies have confirmed electronic stability control (ESC) technology is one of the more significant safety advancements since the seat belt. Now, Saturn is equipping versions of its latest sedan, the Aura, with Stabili ... Continue reading
FleetPride Opens New Location in Cocoa, Florida
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 7 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced a new satellite branch location in Cocoa, Florida. The Cocoa satellite is FleetPride's eighth Florida location and continues the expansion of FleetPride's national footp ... Continue reading
Former LA Cowboy Shooting Star 'Guns' for Dunlop Drivers Cup
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- A former Los Angeles cowboy action shooting star and author, who hung up his six-shooters, has been selected to participate in the Dunlop Drivers Cup driving challenge. Hunter Scott Anderson, 54, aka "Bounty Hunter," of Glendale, Calif., will be competing against 11 other amateur drivers at the ... Continue reading
Keselowski goes for two in a row 09/07/06 Eddyville, KY. – Brad Keselowski will attempt to make his second consecutive start on the NASCAR Busch Series behind the wheel of the #23 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet at Richmond International Raceway on Friday. Keselowski has raced at Richmond once before, finishing 16th in a NASC ... Continue reading
Le Mans Memorabilia on the Starting Grid
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 7 -- If the smell of burning rubber does for you what coffee does for the rest of us, then an auction of Le Mans and related memorabilia will be the perfect cup of tea. With 150 lots up for sale -- comprising books, posters, programs, tickets, limited edition prints and thousands of photographs ... Continue reading
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index - August 2006
The August 2006 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index numbers and commentary will be posted on the link below at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, September 8. (The fifth business day of the month is belated due to the Labor Day holiday.) www.manheimvalueindex.com <http://www.manheimvalueindex.com/> You can also acces ... 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 Moorpark, Calif. - (September 7, 2006) I am going to take a different, more informal approach this week with my week ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Now Preferred Rental Car Partner of ATA Airlines
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 7 -- National Car Rental, one of the largest car rental brands in the world, announced today it is a preferred rental car partner of ATA Airlines. Under the new partnership, ATA telephone reservation agents will transfer business travelers wanting to book a rental car to a National Car Rental reserv ... Continue reading
Navistar Confirms Details for Third Quarter Conference Call
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sept. 7, 2006--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, confirmed today that it will hold a live audio Web cast Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 10 a.m. Central Daylight Time to discuss business highlights f ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Preparing for Tighter 2007 Emissions Regulations
Series 60 Engine Installation Approved by Detroit Diesel Ahead of Deadline CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received approval from Detroit Diesel for the installation of their EPA 2007 certified Series 60 engine. Spartan Chassis committed ... Continue reading
Strange's Florist to be associate sponsor of #74 at Richmond
Richmond-based Strange’s Florist to be Associate Sponsor with Derrike Cope at Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Wilkes Barre, PA—September 7, 2006--- Strange's Florist, a traditional full service family owned florist serving the Richmond area since the 1930's has joined McGlynn Racing as an associate sponsor of the # ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing Report - Crandon II
September 7, 2006 For immediate release Belvidere, IL Taylor Racing Has a Tough Time in Crandon Scott Taylor was looking forward to the return trip to Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. The spring race saw Scott and his #8 Skyjacker Suspension BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 dominate both rounds of racing and was the ... Continue reading
Boyd Coddington and Motorhead's Lemmy on SpeedFreaks Radio this Sunday Night!
SpeedFreaks Will Bask In Legend Glory Sunday Night In The Lucas Oil Studios Hollywood, CA (September 8, 2006) – The Freak Nation congregation will once again get a taste of SpeedFreaks’ ability to reel-in the Big Timers as legendary hot rod designer and builder, Boyd Coddington joins the heavy metal hell-raiser and ... Continue reading
* Thrill rides in Street and Racing Technology vehicles around Waterford Hills Road Racing track offered for nominal donations * Exclusive SRT items also available in silent auction to benefit Race to Care AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology will emphasize the "racing" part of ... Continue reading
Cummins Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index For Second Year
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Sept. 8, 2006--Cummins Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 2006 for the second year in row, being recognized again for its economic, environmental and social leadership. This index represents the top 10 percent of the world's largest 2,500 companies in these corporate sust ... Continue reading
Cytec Industries' Chairman, President & CEO to Address Credit Suisse Chemical Conference
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Sept. 8, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that David Lilley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer will address representatives from investment institutions at the following event: Investor Conference: Credit Suisse Chemical Conference Credit Suisse Office New York, NY Septembe ... Continue reading
Flextronics to Host Analyst and Investor Meeting
SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 -- Flextronics today announced that it will host an Analyst and Investor Meeting on October 26, 2006 in New York City. Management presentations will begin at 12:00 p.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentations will be available at www.flextronics.com. The webcast will be archived on the Company's web ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT500 Races Into Phoenix Area Sept. 8 & 9; Media Invited to Drive Vehicle
WHAT: The boldest, most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang ever -- the eagerly awaited 2007 Shelby GT500 -- is taking to the streets of America this summer, making stops in 16 different cities, including the Phoenix area on September 8 & 9. Featuring a 500-horsepower, 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, the Shelby GT50 ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Sept. 8, 2006--Heartland Express, Inc. The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on October 2, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2006. A total ... Continue reading
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill.--Sept. 8, 2006--HSBC - North America announced today that its auto finance business will launch an S&H greenpoints(R) auto finance program in cooperation with S&H Solutions (A Sperry & Hutchinson Company). This innovative program allows HSBC to offer nearly 8 million S&H greenpoints members the o ... Continue reading
ICOP to Present at The National Investment Banking Association Conference
LENEXA, Kan., Sept. 8 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Laura Owen, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) Conference to b ... Continue reading
Italian 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
MULHOLLAND DRIVING ... FERRARIS & NIGHT TURNS
PUBLIC PROGRAMS & EVENTS Book Signing and Talk: The Mulholland Experience Saturday, September 16, 2006, 12 - 3 pm 4th Floor Connor Pavilion Join Chris Banning and Dan Mcgee, authors of The Mulholland Experience (2006) for a special afternoon book signing event. The Mulholland Experience, featured in LA Times' recent co ... Continue reading
Raceway Media Partners with Online Publisher EZine Media
Great things have been happening at Raceway Media - see below for our latest press release about our partnership with EZine Media. We would like to do a better job of keeping you informed of the latest enhancements, partnerships and features like these, so we are updating our address book. Please reply with the contact ... Continue reading
Ryder To Present Logistics Strategies at 7th Automotive Logistics Global Conference
MIAMI, Sept. 8 -- Ryder System, Inc. President of U.S. Supply Chain Solutions Vicki O'Meara will present at the 7th Automotive Logistics Global Conference. Who: Ryder System, Inc. President of U.S. Supply Chain Solutions Vicki O'Meara What: 7th Automotive Logistics Global Conference Where: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dearb ... Continue reading
Titan Signs Five-Year Agreement with Grove
QUINCY, Ill.--Sept. 8, 2006--Titan Tire Corporation and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, subsidiaries of Titan International, Inc. have entered a new five-year wheel and tire supply agreement with Grove U.S. LLC, maker of mobile hydraulic, truck mounted and industrial cranes. "Titan is happy to partner with Grove, ... Continue reading
Anderson Becomes One of Only Three Pro Stock Racers to Win Four Consecutive Indy Races KB Racing Teammate Jason Line and Anderson Are 1-2 in the Championship Standings PLANO, Texas, Sept. 8 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced UGS- sponsored Greg ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio's Nightshift Travels to Downtown San Francisco
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2006-- Chamillionaire headlines entertainment; media, public can get behind wheel in special Chevy Cobalt Coupe SS Supercharged test drive Action Media, creators of XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN), will bring Nightshift to San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4-11 p.m. at AT&T ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Offers Students Chance to Produce Super Bowl Ad
DETROIT, Sept. 8 -- Today Chevrolet kicks off a unique contest for college students. Chevy is giving students a chance to compete for the opportunity to have their idea for a Chevy ad produced for the 2007 Super Bowl -- one of the most coveted advertising spots on television with about 140 million viewers. The winning ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM READING ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 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 READING ADVANCE EVENT: NHRA Nationals TRACK NAME / LOCATION: Maple Grove Raceway, ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and UAW Talks on Health Care Stalled
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Statement from John Franciosi, Senior Vice President - Employee Relations, DaimlerChrysler Corp. DaimlerChrysler and the UAW were unable to reach an agreement on health care at this time. We were advised by the UAW that based on its financial analysis, it did not believe its members woul ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l News and Notes - New Hampshire
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook Sylvania 200 / New Hampshire International Speedway - Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE: ~ Breaking the Barriers for Women: Nicole Addis ... Continue reading
JONES INSTALLED AS SEPT. 2 PERRIS WINNER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER JONES INSTALLED AS SEPT. 2 PERRIS WINNER FOLLOWING RE-POSITIONING OF SPENCER The team of driver Tony Jones and car entrant Mark Alexander have been installed as winners of the Sept, 2 USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway fo ... Continue reading
For more information contact: Paul W. Joiner III Ideas & Images, Inc. 816-305-0450 www.ideasimages.com Henderson, so far so good at the Gold Cup! August 10th 2006 (Chico, CA) For World of Outlaws rookie of the year contender, last night at the Gold Cup race of Champions went very well but there was a hiccup along the w ... Continue reading
Meridian Automotive Systems Files an Amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement
ALLEN PARK, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced that it has filed a Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") and Disclosure Statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. A hearing to approve the Disclosure Statement is scheduled for October 10, 200 ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday from Top Gun Raceway (National)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION TOP GUN RACEWAY - FALLON, NEVADA. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA (626) 428-0289 RACING BEGINS AT TOP GUN RACEWAY FALLON, Nevada - The first rounds of the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Top Gun Racew ... Continue reading
NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Friday from Champion Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS GET ROLLING AT CHAMPION RACEWAY EAGLE POINT, Ore. - The top drivers in NHRA's Northwest Division Summit Racing Series came together at Champion Raceway to compete for team and individual honors at the 20 ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2006--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced that its board of directors has named R. Eugene Goodson to serve as President and Chief ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--Sept. 8, 2006--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the third quarter of 2006. The cash dividend is payable October 16, 2006, to stockholders of record on September 29, 2006. Titan International, Inc., a ho ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM READING ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 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 Q TORQUE POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM READING ADVANCE - Defendin ... Continue reading
Visteon Village and Monroe's Mason Run Win 2006 CREW-Detroit Impact Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Mason Run, a residential redevelopment of a brownfield site in Monroe, and Visteon Village in Van Buren Township have won 2006 Impact Awards from the Detroit chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW-Detroit). The annual CREW-Detroit Impact Awards recognize two southeast Michigan comme ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Tri-State Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION TRI-STATE RACEWAY, EARLVILLE, IOWA Friday, September 08, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 CALLOWAY, CHESTERMAN LEAD FIELDS AT TRI-STATE EARLVILLE, Iowa. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Tri-State Raceway for the NHRA Lucas ... Continue reading
Seat Belt Usage Hits Record High for State; Part of TxDOT's Plan to Increase Safety
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 8, 2006--There's proof that more Texas motorists are buckling up. State transportation officials today announced safety belt usage in Texas topped 90 percent for the first time in history. A record 90.44 percent of motorists are using safety belts, up from 89.9 percent last year. Since enforcement ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of New World Series of Off-Road Racing
Below: Action from the recent BorgWarner World Championships at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Lucas Oil will sponsor the new World Series of Off-Road Racing sanctioning body for events at Crandon Raceway and nationally next season. Please see attached. ... Continue reading
Modern, Clean Diesel Technology Made Better with Biodiesel, DaimlerChrysler Executive Says
* Diesel Seen as Key to Nation's Energy, Economic and Environmental Solutions * Biodiesel, Coupled with Advanced Diesel Technologies, Addresses Health Impacts of Automobiles * Today's Diesels Reduce Particulate Emissions By 80 percent; Biodiesel Cuts Levels Another 15 Percent or More WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Modern, clea ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Sept. 8, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for September 2006. The list shows that hybrid vehicles are proving their value for the long haul. "The Prius gets all the hype, but its tenur ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Announces Next Phase of Its Solar Module Manufacturing Expansion Strategy
ECD Ovonics continues on the growth path with the second 60MW Greenville solar cell manufacturing ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it is expanding its thin-film solar module manufacturing capacity by another 60MW per annum by adding a second facility ... Continue reading
2006 Italian Grand Prix - Free Practice
2006 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX MONZA 08 SEPTEMBER FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team were back on track in Monza today as free practice got underway for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix - the final race of the European season. After a generally positive test at the circuit one week ago, where the team continued its run of comp ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces New Operating Unit - Heavy Vehicle Parts Group USA
ATLANTA--Sept. 8, 2006--Genuine Parts Company is pleased to announce a new automotive operating unit, the Heavy Vehicle Parts Group USA. The new unit, based in Atlanta, Georgia, will have dedicated facilities across the U.S. which supply quality replacement parts for the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and ... Continue reading
Fiat vs. Ferrari vs. Formula 1 - VIDEO STORY
AUTO CENTRAL - September 8, 2006: Just how fast is a Formula 1 car compared to a street vehicle? Watch this fun video and find out. ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Across the U.S. Host Child Safety Seat Inspections - VIDEO NEWS STORY
NEW YORK - September 8, 2006: American auto dealers are trying to drive home the importance of using child safety seats and making sure that they function properly. CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW to watch the video story. ... Continue reading
Death Valley, USA Provides Extreme Testing Conditions for Volvo Cars - VIDEO STORY
STOVEPIPE WELLS, CA - September 8, 2006: In Death Valley, where temperatures normally reach above 122° F (50° C), Volvo tests its engines' ability to endure extreme driving conditions. Cars pull a fully loaded trailer uphill 14 miles (23 kilometers), where the engine, brakes and fuel system are tested for safety and ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD I have seen the future, and it can be described in one word: crossover. A crossover, in an automotive sense, is a vehicle that combines properties of two or more pre-existing vehicular types to make something new. The now-standard crossover, call i ... Continue reading
JCB DIESELMAX Sets New Land Speed Record for Diesel-Powered Cars With Help From UGS
UGS' NX(TM) Software Used in the Design of the Powerful Diesel Engine for JCB PLANO, Texas, Sept. 8 -- UGS Corp, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, congratulates JCB, the JCB DIESELMAX team and driver wing commander Andy Green on the record-breaking run of the JCB DIE ... Continue reading
Mazda Reaches One Millionth Axela Produced in Japan
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Reaches One Millionth Axela Produced in Japan Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 08, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total production of the Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 in overseas markets) in Japan reached the one million unit milestone at th ... Continue reading
Peugeot Offers Aspiring Car Designers The Opportunity To Showcase Their Talent
· Fourth Peugeot Design Competition to be launched at the Paris Motor Show · Amateur designers can see the Peugeot of their dreams come to life · 6000 euro prize money, âlifesizeâ model displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, winning design will also feature in a forthcoming Xbox 360 game PARIS - Sep ... Continue reading
Jeep Commander Wins UK 4x4 Of The Year Award
WALES - September 8, 2006: After a comprehensive week-long group test in rural Wales, 4x4 magazine has voted the Jeep Commander the winner of its coveted 4x4 Of The Year Award 2007. Unique among UK publications, 4x4 magazine is the only one to gather all the award candidates together at one location simultaneously. Thi ... Continue reading
Probst Motorsports Race Report - Crandon II
For immediate release September 7, 2006 New Lenox, IL Probst Motorsports Takes Home Another Top 5 Finish Kevin Probst came to Crandon looking to build on his strong Round 10 finish in Bark River. After the traditional Friday parade through downtown Crandon, Kevin, Zach, Woody, and the crew got the #99 U.S. Army Toyo Ti ... Continue reading
JBlend(TM) Powers Nissan's HS706D-A Car Navigation System
Sanyo and Nissan Co-developed the World's First Car Navigation System That Incorporates a Terrestrial Digital TV Tuner TOKYO, Sept. 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Aplix Corpration announced today that it's JBlend(TM) Java(TM) platform is deployed in HS706D- A, the world's first car navigation system that features a terrestri ... Continue reading
'Barrett-Jackson: On the Road' to Begin Filming New PEE Show at Lowe's Motor Speedway
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Sept. 7, 2006--The inaugural filming of Barrett-Jackson: On the Road, a new TV program produced by SPEED, will take place at the Food Lion Auto Fair at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Sept. 14-17, 2006, in Concord, N.C. Craig Jackson, president of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., along with other Barrett-Ja ... Continue reading
September 8, 2006: Yesterday, the respective Board of Directors of Audi AG and SEAT, S.A. have been informed by Dr Andreas Schleef of his wish to step down as President of SEAT, S.A. on 30th September 2006, coinciding with the date of his 63rd birthday. The request has been granted by both Boards, who also took the opp ... Continue reading
Eric Ruppel ?Loose Cannon Racing ? Crandon II Race Report
For immediate release September 8, 2006 Chetek, WI Eric Ruppel ?Loose Cannon Racing ? Crandon II Race Report Coming into the final weekend of racing for the 2006 CORR Sportsman Stock Truck division, Eric Ruppel and his #837 Phil?s Inc-Truck Stuff, Chetek Off-Road, Art Carr Transmissions, AMSOIL, True Flow, BFGoodrich T ... Continue reading
Porsche and Lufthansa Team Up for Ultimate Vacations in Europe
ATLANTA--Sept. 7, 2006--Porsche and Lufthansa are teaming up to make the purchase of a Porsche an unforgettable journey. Starting immediately, participants in the Porsche European Delivery Program have the opportunity to fly on Lufthansa with special discount tickets to Porsche factories in Germany, where they will get ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Charles R. Oglesby has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was also appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Oglesby (59) will be respo ... Continue reading
RM Auctions and Restorations Takes Triple Crown of Concours Wins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephanie Rice/Pat Cole Terrence D. Lobzun JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 RM Auctions Inc. - (519) 352-4575 srice@jmprpublicrelations.com tlobzun@rmauctions.com RM RESTORATIONS WINS "BEST IN SHOW" IN TRIPLE CROWN SWEEP WITH 1931 DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX AT PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Leading ... Continue reading
PPG's Durabed(R) Sprayable Bedliner Wins Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award
TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- PPG is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award for its Durabed(R) sprayable bedliner. The award was presented to PPG at Nissan's annual Global Supplier Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan. The Global Innovation Award was established by Nissan last year to h ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com Slippery When Wet - BimmerWorld Slowed By The Rain Without a proven wet-weather set-up for their new BMW 325i E90 race cars, the BimmerWorld team found themselves left out in the rain at The Labour Day Weekend Grand Prix of Mosport in Bowmanville, Ontario. It was Round ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Delivers First Presidential Hybrid, a Mercury Mariner, to President Clinton
* Mercury Mariner Hybrid "Presidential Edition" is the first hybrid vehicle to be outfitted for presidential service * Full-hybrid, all-wheel drive powertrain delivers an impressive 32 miles per gallon in city driving and ultra-clean emissions DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Ford Motor Company today announced the delivery ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Renews Share Repurchase Program
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 7, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share payable on October 23, 2006 to shareholders of record on October 9, 2006. Th ... Continue reading
SpeedFreaks Debut on ESPN2 This Sunday!
SpeedFreaks Joins Forces With The Worldwide Leader In Sports Guests this weekend include NASCARâs Kasey Kahne, NHRA Champs John Force, Tony Schumacher & Angelle Sampey Formula 1 Champ Fernando Alonso and MotoGPâs Nicky Hayden & Colin Edwards Hollywood, CA (September 7, 2006) â The Radio and Television Mo ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. Considers First Retail Dealership
BARTOW, Fla.--Sept. 7, 2006--American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (OTCBB:AACS) wholly-owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., today announced negotiations to open its first retail dealership. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc., stated, "I am please ... Continue reading
With SumTotal, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Supercharges Learning and Development
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Sept. 7, 2006--SumTotal(R) Systems said that Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has purchased SumTotal TotalLMS(TM) 7.1, an award-winning enterprise software platform for managing talent and delivering online learning. Providing top-notch training to its 9,000 employees around the globe has always been ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports First Quarter Earnings; Revises Guidance for Full Fiscal Year
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 7 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2006. Highlights of first quarter operating results: * Revenue growth of 6.9% * Sales increase of 5.1% * Interest income increase of 27.7% * Income and diluted EPS decrease of 15% * S ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today results for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, which ended July 30, 2006. The Company reported income from continuing operations of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the 13-week first quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to a loss from cont ... Continue reading
How Many Miles to the US Open? For Lexus and Tennis Stars: 101,730
Lexus Offers Real-World Hybrid Case Study and Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Drive to the Tournament TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- There are many miles logged by players striving to make it to the US Open, but none as exciting as the actual drive to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, on mat ... Continue reading
Endura Set to Save Lives With Formula 4 Distribution
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, September 7 -- - With Photo Endura, the revolutionary new Frontal Protection System which makes vehicles up to 50 times safer for pedestrians is to be distributed by Formula 4, one of the UK's leading distributors of products for 4 x 4s and vans. Endura is an aftermarket product which gives the ... Continue reading
Goodyear Sells Global Tire Fabric Operations to Hyosung
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has agreed to sell its global tire fabric operations to Hyosung Corporation, pending government and regulatory approvals. The transaction is also subject to certain closing conditions. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Goodyear and its ... Continue reading
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