Air News Release: Eastern Skies Continue Getting Cleaner
News For Release: Thursday, September 14, 2006* *U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* * *Eastern Skies Continue Getting Cleaner *Contact: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 14, 2006) Power plants and other large facilities in the East cut ozone-forming emissions 11 pe ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev.--Sept. 14, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , a leading provider of advanced nanomaterials and alternative energy solutions, detailed why its NanoSafe(TM) rechargeable, nano titanate battery technology provides fundamental improvements, including high power versus other rechargeable batteries. In anticipat ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Announces Opening of New Dealership in Ponca City, Oklahoma
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 14 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of its newest location in Ponca City, Oklahoma. This new location marks the fifth dealership opening since the Company's current fiscal year began on May 1, 2006. The total number of dealerships is now 90. "This will be our sixteenth de ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces 55th Asset-Backed Securitization for $1.2 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas--Sept. 14, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today the pricing of a $1.2 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Deutsche Bank Securities, Credit Suisse and UBS Investment Bank. Co-managers are JPMorgan and Lehman Brothers. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds from ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Present at Dresdner Kleinwort Analyst and Investor Conference
TROY, Mich., Sept. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. , a Tier-One supplier to the global motor vehicle industry, announced today that it will participate in the Dresdner Kleinwort Analyst and Investor Conference to be held Wednesday, Sept. 20 in Hanover, Germany. Chairman, CEO and President Chip McClure will present a company o ... Continue reading
Aura Receives Order for 75 Recently Announced Gen-a-Sys Hybrid APU Systems
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2006--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) received today an $825,000 purchase order for its hybrid Gen-a-Sys APU system announced recently. Spirit Express trucking of Denver Colorado has placed an order for 75 systems to be delivered over the next six months. The Schedule calls for deliv ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 14, 2006--Alcoa announced today that it has received formal environmental approval by the Western Australia government to proceed with the expansion of its Wagerup alumina refinery south of Perth, Australia. The Wagerup expansion plan involves building a third production unit at the refinery and upgradi ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Grand Opening of New SuperCenter in Colfax, NC
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Sept. 14, 2006-- America's Largest Retailer of RV and Outdoor Supplies and Accessories Opens SuperCenter Along Side FreedomRoads Dealer Colfax RV Outlet Camping World, America's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the Grand Opening of a new SuperCenter in Col ... Continue reading
CASCAR - N#11 - Kawartha Preview
CASCAR SUPER SERIES PREVIEW: Dodge Dealers of Ontario Dodge Charger 250 presented by MOPAR Kawartha Speedway // September 16-17, 2006 For more information contact CASCAR’s Toronto office at (416) 531-4714 For immediate release / September 14, 2006 Kawartha Speedway is set to play host to the Dodge Charger 250 CASCAR ... Continue reading
Chicago's Largest Cab Company Honors 51 Outstanding Drivers
WHEN: Thursday, September 14 11 a.m. WHERE: Chicago Carriage Cab cab barn 2617 South Wabash Avenue WHO & WHAT: Top Cabbies Saluted & Serenaded -- Simon Garber, former cabbie and founder of Chicago Carriage Cab (CCC) -- Chicago's largest cab company with over 700 cars on the road -- presents 50 outstanding drivers with ... Continue reading
* Chrysler's Sebring Sedan part of major expansion in Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights facility * $500 million investment expands Chrysler Group's Flexible Manufacturing Strategy allowing multiple products to be produced at one plant * Chrysler Group's ninth all-new vehicle this year, will ignite the segment with stun ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Debuts Rapid-Response Class A Pumper
New Dakota Pumper Combines Features of Mini-Pumper with 1,000 g.p.m. Midship Pump BRANDON, S.D., Sept. 14 -- Leading fire and rescue vehicle maker Crimson Fire, Inc. will debut its new Dakota rapid-response pumper in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) sh ... Continue reading
WHAT: The Detroit Historical Society and 40 DaimlerChrysler Insurance Company employee volunteers will join together to provide the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle a much needed face-lift. Volunteers will focus on three major projects: Painting of outdoor artifacts including anchors and a Coast Guard boat, clea ... Continue reading
Die Ford Motor Company implementiert Lösungen von BUNKSPEED weltweit
LOS ANGELES, September 14 -- - Ford und BUNKSPEED treiben Innovation im Konstruktionsentwicklungsprozess voran BUNKSPEED, der am schnellsten wachsende Anbieter hochwertiger Visualisierungssoftware und Services, meldete heute, dass die Ford Motor Company die Softwarelösungen von BUNKSPEED für eine globale Implementier ... Continue reading
Ener1 Chairman's Letter to Shareholders
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 14, 2006--Ener1, Inc. (OTCBB: ENEI) Chairman Charles Gassenheimer today issued the following letter to shareholders and the investment community. Dear Shareholder, We are pleased to inform you regarding the company's strides in commercializing its technologies. Our battery company EnerDel h ... Continue reading
Examine the Key and Niche Companies Operating in the World's Snowmobiles Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 14, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42081) has announced the addition of Snowmobiles - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Snowmobiles in Units and US$ Million. The report provides separate compr ... Continue reading
Ford Details 'Way Forward' Acceleration Plan
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 14 -- WHAT: Ford Motor Company outlines details of its accelerated North American "Way Forward" plan. Ford Motor Company participants will include: * President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally * Chief Financial Officer Don Leclair * President of The Americas Mark Fields WHEN: Friday, Sept ... Continue reading
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GEICO Celebrates 70th Anniversary
WASHINGTON--Sept. 14, 2006--GEICO marks its 70th anniversary today and associates in its regional office locations across the U.S. and in Washington are celebrating all that the company has accomplished. Associates are also paying tribute to GEICO's founder and inspiration, Leo Goodwin. "We have continued to abide by o ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E Press contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to Press Release: http://hexagonmetrology.us/content/view/19/20 <http://hexagonmetrology.us/content/view/19/20/> Hexagon Metrology Opens New North American Headquarters in Rhode Island North King ... Continue reading
Hip-Hop Summit Action Network presenta 'Get Your Money Right'
Una cumbre sobre finanzas en Atlanta, el sábado 16 de septiembre, en el Morris Brown College QUÉ: Los fundamentos de finanzas y gira de capacitación "Get Your Money Right" de la Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN). Celebridades del Hip-Hop y expertos de Chrysler Financial hablarán con la audiencia juvenil sobre la ... Continue reading
Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Presents 'Get Your Money Right'
A Financial Summit in Atlanta on Saturday, September 16, at Morris Brown College WHAT: The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) "Get Your Money Right" financial fundamentals and empowerment tour. Hip-Hop celebrities and Chrysler Financial experts will speak to the youth audience on the importance of personal money mana ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEAM CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH ENDLESS ADVANCE
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses Brackley 14 September 2006 HONDA RACING F1 TEAM CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH ENDLESS ADVANCE The Honda Racing F1 Team is pleased to announce the continuation of its team supplier partnership with Endless Advance Ltd into the 2007 Formula One Season. Japanese manufacturer End ... Continue reading
SAVANNAH, Ga.--Sept. 14, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of death among children, Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the Georgia Department of Public Safety and 21st Century Insurance will bring their consumer safety program an ... Continue reading
* After the Crash features the story of Stephen Stone, from Lancaster, Penn., a victim of an underage drunk driving crash * Exhibit on display at Franklin Mills Mall in Philadelphia from Sept. 15 through Sept. 17 * Interviews, sound bites and B-roll footage available Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
McIntosh and Hinchcliffe confirmed for A1 Team Canada (W)
McIntosh and Hinchcliffe confirmed for A1 Team Canada Montreal, Québec (September 14, 2006) - Looking to build on its tenth place finish in the Nations Standings from the inaugural season of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, A1 Team Canada has today announced Vancouver's Sean McIntosh and Toronto's James Hinchcliffe a ... Continue reading
MicroCars, Ltd. To Begin Promotion with Seylan Bank To Sell Cars in Sri Lanka
SAN DIEGO--Sept. 14, 2006--Centrex, Inc. (PinkSheets:CTXI) today announced that MicroCars, Ltd., a Sri Lankan company, has signed a marketing agreement with Seylan Bank, one of the largest banks in Sri Lanka, to promote sales of MicroCars to new home buyers. Called the "Executive Super Loan Package," this promotion by ... Continue reading
Mongoose Capital Joins Finance Express Auto Finance Program
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mongoose Capital, Inc., a Buy Here, Pay Here secured lender based in San Francisco. Mongoose Capital, ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup To Air on SPEED; Dates Announced
For Immediate Release MX-5 Cup To Air on SPEED; Dates Announced TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 14, 2006) - All eight races from the inaugural SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook will be broadcast on SPEED Channel, with airings in December, it was announced today. The Championship, which feat ... Continue reading
New Press Release - From FTE Corp.
Industrial Trade Forum Swells To Over 1,000 International Members The industrial trade portal for engineers and manufacturers has reached 1,000 pre-approved members from the United States, Canada, UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Australia and thirty other countries. Boston, MA - The World Trade Forum, a division of ForeignT ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD, Ky.--Sept. 14, 2006--News From USW: The Mayfield City Council in Kentucky passed a resolution earlier this week in support of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 665 in their ongoing negotiations with their employer, Continental Tire North America (CTNA). The company announced in August that it would close th ... Continue reading
NHRA RACE TEAM NEWS: NFL RUNNING BACK DUCE STALEY POWERS NEW NHRA PRO STOCK TEAM
***The press release below is forwarded on behalf of Catch 22 Motorsports PR*** Contact: Meredith Geisler Meredith Communications publicrelations@treselerzalbe.com (301) 610-5001 Pittsburgh Steeler Running Back Duce Staley Powers New Motorsports Team Staley's Catch 22 Motorsports will begin racing in 2007. PITTSBURGH, ... Continue reading
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- OEConnection, LLC, a technology leader in parts exchange and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment (OE) replacement parts business, has earned its third consecutive award as a NorthCoast 99 winner, honoring the 99 Best Workplaces in Northeast Ohio. Recognized in 2004 and ... Continue reading
Parrot Announces the Launch of Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free System (BTHFU: Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Units)
PARIS--Sept. 14, 2006--As a chairing member of the Bluetooth SIG Automobile working group, Parrot is a specialist in Bluetooth(R) hands-free telephony in the car. The company designs and markets advanced hands- free systems which are compatible with Bluetooth-equipped mobile phones. The BTHFU, developed jointly with Vi ... Continue reading
Press Release: 13TH ALTERNATIVE FUELS & VEHICLES NATIONAL CONFERENCE + EXPO 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2007 Planning Underway for the Largest AFV Conference in North America Las Vegas, NV-September 14, 2006 The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo will be held in Anaheim, Ca ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE - QuickSilver's Range Rover Sport SuperCharged Exhaust now with Aston-style tips
QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 14th September 2006 QuickSilver’s Range Rover Sport ‘SuperSports’ exhaust system now with ‘Aston-style’ tips Following the success of the QuickSilver stainless steel ‘SuperSport’ ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes August Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Sept. 14, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for August 2006: (millions, except per share August August amounts and ratios) 2006 2005 Change ------------ ----------- ------------ Net premiums written $1,099.1 $1,090.6 1% Net premiums earned 1,090.2 1,069.5 2% ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Sept. 14, 2006--At an awards ceremony held last night at Signature at LACENTRE in Westlake, The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies was named one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Resource Council (ERC), Northeast Ohio's largest employers' association. Each year, ... Continue reading
Ricardo Appoints Morley as Global VP, Controls & Electronics Business
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 14 -- Ricardo -- a leading global technology, engineering and business consulting partner for automotive, commercial vehicle, military and related transportation market sectors -- has appointed Karina K. Morley as global vice president, controls and electronics. With more than 20 years of a ... Continue reading
SatCon Expands Product Line with Introduction of High Reliability Power Management Products
BOSTON--Sept. 14, 2006--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , today announced that SatCon Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary and designer and manufacturer of high reliability electronic components has introduced the Power-Pak series of high reliability switching regulators. Switching regulators are a vital component f ... Continue reading
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Sept. 14, 2006--For more than five years, Sprint has helped towPartners, an industry association that provides a variety of value-added services for tow companies, and its more than 11,000 member companies and state associations realize the power of mobility solutions. The towing industry has benef ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship drivers excited about final weekend
For immediate release: September 14, 2006 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship drivers excited about final weekend Class champions and Evaluation Day picks to be decided this weekend TORONTO, ONTARIO The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels will hold its season finale at Goodwood ... Continue reading
'The Who Channel' to Launch September 21 Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
* New 24-hour channel dedicated to legendary band * Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey to produce channel * Exclusive interviews with band members * Broadcasts of current US tour dates and past concerts * Backstage tour reports from musician Rachel Fuller NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that ... Continue reading
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u-blox Announces Miniature ROM-based SuperSense(R) GPS Module for Handhelds
THALWIL, Switzerland, Sept. 14 -- u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of innovative GPS receiver technology, today launched the NEO- 4S GPS module which packs high sensitivity, exceptionally low power consumption and a USB port into a miniature 12.2 x 16 mm package. The module's -156 dBm SuperSense(R) tracking sensit ... Continue reading
Valet Girls Valet Parking to Debut at Red Pearl Kitchen in Hollywood
Sexy Valets Uniformed in Pink Silk Chinese Halter Tops at This New Melrose Avenue Restaurant HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Valet Girls will debut on Friday, September 15th at the new Red Pearl Kitchen, the newest addition to Domaine Restaurants' collection of fine restaurants. Pull up to valet parking at this new LA h ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Sept. 14, 2006-- "Key Strategies for Succeeding in China's Booming Auto Industry" Seminar to Take Place on September 21 in Detroit Area GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced it will hold its 9th in a series of seminars on doing b ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: After a Productive Week, WJ Looks to Reap the Rewards in Reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net After a Productive Week, WJ Looks to Reap the Rewards in Reading GM Performance Parts GTO crew handles hectic schedule to prepare for Toyo Tires Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., September 13, 2006 - Pro Stock legend Warren Johnson approaches life ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin on XM Radio Tonight (NMCA/JEGS)
Troy Coughlin on XM Radio Tonight (Sept 14) -- Troy Coughlin driver of the JEGS Mail Order Chevy Cavalier will be a call-in guest on Power Shift. Troy will talk about his quest for the 2006 NMCA Pro Street championship and answer questions from listeners. This daily fan call-in show hosted by Joe Costello discusses the ... Continue reading
Built For a Moonlit Summer Night By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau GMâs Saturn brand came to life in 1990 as a new kind of car company. Plain-Jane, white-bread sedans emerged from a fresh new factory in the mid-South where UAW members with an enlightened contract put the cars together. Dealers sold ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Plug-in Drivetrain -250MPG
SEATTLE, WA, September 14, 2006; A new patent application filed today by AFS Trinity Power Corporation could make paying more to own a hybrid car a thing of the past, according to AFS Trinity Power Corporation CEO Edward W. Furia. Furia said, "Mileage savings obtained from driving conventional hybrids are not large eno ... Continue reading
2007 VW GTI Receives Popular Mechanics 2007 Automotive Excellence Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. September 14, 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that they are among the recipients of Popular Mechanics 2007 Automotive Excellence Awards. The award was giving to the 2007 Volkswagen GTI which won the âDriving Funâ category. That the GTI is fun to drive can be attributed to ... Continue reading
Hyundai Leads Pack in Standardizing ESC
Electronic Stability Control is a hot topic today with NHTSA recommending a phase-in of the technology by 2009. Hyundai leads the industry in the application of ESC with 73% STANDARD installation on the 2007 model line up. John Krafcik, vice president of strategic planning and product development, is a strong proponent ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) From Continental Teves
Electronic Stability Control - ESC Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a stability enhancement system designed to electronically detect and assist drivers in critical driving situations and under adverse conditions...automatically. See Demonstration During Understeer:In an understeer situation, the front end of the c ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The following is a statement by WILLIAM KOZYRA, President and CEO, Continental Automotive Systems: Today marks one of the most important milestones in automotive safety. The proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require Electronic Stability Control (E ... Continue reading
Ford's Stevens to Resign as COO
Washington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Anne Stevens - one of the architects of Ford's initial "Way Forward" restructuring plan and one of the highest-ranking women in the automotive industry â is expected to hand in her resignation as early as today, reports the Detroit Free Press. St ... Continue reading
Bricklin Delays Plans to Import Chery Cars
WQashington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin has delayed plans for a third time to bring Chinese-made Chery cars to the U.S., reports Reuters. Yesterday, Bricklin said his company, Visionary Vehicles, has "stopped officially taking money from dealers" until the joi ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel featured in Race Divas Calendar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 14, 2006 A RACE DIVA-A-DAY KEEPS THE OFF-SEASON BLUES AWAY Limited Edition Hostess® Race Divas 2007 Calendar Features Top Female Drivers Danica Patrick, Melanie Troxel and Leilani Münter Includes Hostess Race Divas Dessert Recipes and Coupons for Hostess Products Now the whole year can be ... Continue reading
IIHS: New side crash tests: performance of two Fords improves with side airbags
ARLINGTON, VA September 14, 2006; The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested four 2007 model vehicles with side airbags: Toyota FJ Cruiser and Ford Freestyle (midsize SUVs); Ford Fusion (midsize moderately priced car) and Ford Crown Victoria (large family car). The FJ Cruiser and Freestyle earn good rat ... Continue reading
Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford Freestyle Earn Top Rating In Side Crash Tests
Washington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested four 2007 model vehicles with side airbags: the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford Freestyle SUVs, Ford Fusion sedan, and Ford Crown Victoria family car. The Toyota FJ Cruiser and Ford Freestyle b ... Continue reading
Government Proposal May Result in Most Auto Safety Benefits Ever
Leading Provider of Electronic Stability Control Technology Offers B-Roll and Interviews for Related Stories NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- On Thursday, September 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to propose requiring that all vehicles have electronic stability control (ESC) systems, whi ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Require Electronic Stability Control On All Vehicles
Washington DC September 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce a preliminary regulation requiring electronic stability control technology on all new vehicles, reports The Washington Post. The technology helps prevent vehicles from veering out of con ... Continue reading
ROI Targets Outdoor Lifestyle Enthusiasts
TORRANCE, CA Sep 14, 2006; Rhino Outdoor International, Inc., a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity-based companies, has focused their business development strategy on providing products and services that appeal to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The company has recently acquired ... Continue reading
Prism's Clymer Introduces Its New Suzuki LT-Z400 Manual
NEW YORK--Sept. 14, 2006--Prism Business Media's Clymer(R), publisher of the leading family of do-it-yourself repair manuals, today announced the addition of its new Suzuki LT-Z400 Manual(TM) to its extensive line of ATV repair manuals. The Suzuki LT-Z400 Repair Manual covers 2003-2007 models. This new manual covers Su ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Make ESC Standard and Required
WASHINGTON, Sept 14, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. government proposed on Thursday that all new automobiles come with anti-roll technology as standard equipment beginning in 2009. More than half the vehicles most prone to tipping over already have the technology. Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-7 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line All-Wheel Drive SUV Comparison Test
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2006--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2007 Mazda CX-7 won the latest comparison test of all-wheel-drive (AWD) SUVs, which is described in full at Small All-Wheel-Drive SUVs: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId ... Continue reading
ESP(R) Stability Control to be Mandated for All Cars
Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovation Promises to Reduce Accidents Dramatically WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Federal government announced today that ESP(R) stability control, a safety system pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, will be required on all future cars. In making the announcement, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Adm ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series To Run 100 Percent Ethanol Fuel in 2007
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FRANKFURT, Sept 14, 2006; Reuters reported that U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co's strategic overhaul will not lead to a big revamp in its profitable European operations, Ford of Europe President and Chief Executive John Fleming said on Thursday. "We will continue to do what we always do -- we continue to refine our weight ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Awarded Contract with the US Federal Government
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected as a primary map data provider by the US Government. NAVTEQ will provide road network and standard points of interest data under a government-wide enterprise license to nume ... Continue reading
Ituran Acquires Controlling Share of ERM Electronic Systems for $2.8 Million
AZOUR, Israel, September 14 -- Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ITRN) (the "Company") announced that yesterday, it entered into an agreement with E.R.M. Electronic Systems Limited ("ERM") and its sole shareholder. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will invest the sum of NIS 9.1M (approximately US$2.1M ... Continue reading
Raybestos Announces "Pit Crew Member for a Day" Sweepstakes
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers John Mader Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1316 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com jmader@wwlcreative.com Brake Parts Inc. Announces Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes "Pit Crew Member for a Day" Sweepstakes McHENRY, Ill. (September 13, 2006) - Brake Parts Inc. anno ... Continue reading
Fall Color Off to Slow Start in Western U.P., Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Michigan's annual fall color show is off to a sluggish start across the far western and northern Upper Peninsula, with the peak not expected for at least two weeks, reports AAA Michigan. AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitors bureaus shows only minimal color in most areas ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sept. 13, 2006-- Dealers Place More Than 1,200 Orders For New ProStar(TM) Class 8 Truck; Company Committing Additional Resources To Complete Restatement Process Navistar International Corporation today will provide the investment community highlights of its third quarter operating metrics as well as ... Continue reading
Fitch: High Recovery Prospects Above Average For Ford in Default Scenario
CHICAGO & NEW YORK--Sept. 13, 2006--Fitch Ratings has issued a Recovery Rating analysis for Ford Motor Company (Ford). Fitch's recovery analysis provides a framework for expected recoveries in the event of a bankruptcy scenario and is not meant to be a predictor of when or if a default will occur. Recovery Ratings (RR) ... Continue reading
Alpine's Blackbird Portable Navigation Device Incorporates NAVTEQ Traffic RDS(TM)
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected to provide real-time traffic information to Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of high- performance mobile electronics, for its portable n ... Continue reading
Manheim Adds Toronto Auto Auction To Heavy-Duty Truck Operating Locations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chowning Johnson September 13, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 Manheim ADDS tORONTO AUTO AUCTION TO HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK Operating LOCATIONs ATLANTA - Manheim today announced the addition of Toronto Auto Auction to its heavy-duty truck operating locations, the company's first truck l ... Continue reading
Biggest weekend of the year on tap for Troy Coughlin (NMCA/JEGS)
Biggest weekend of the year on tap for Troy Coughlin ATLANTA (Sept. 13) -- Troy Coughlin's drag racing season will most likely be defined this weekend in Atlanta. Racing in the sixth of seven events that make up the National Muscle Car Association's Edelbrock series, Coughlin could leave Atlanta Dragway with two trophi ... Continue reading
RITE and Honda Jointly Develop New Technology To Produce Ethanol From Cellulosic Biomass
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. subsidiary responsible for research and development, today announced that their cooperative research has resulted in ethanol production technology from soft- ... Continue reading
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