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Doubling Funds to $3 Million for Hybrid Electric Rebate Program Fuels Success
Legislature Currently Considering Measure to Reverse Vehicle Standards that Clean Air, Improve Fuel Efficiency LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa., Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania already has awarded more than a quarter of the $500 rebates available this fiscal year under a first-come, first-serve program for state residents who purcha ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA Revamps Climate Change Web Site
News for Release: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** *EPA Revamps Climate Change Web Site * * * Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 19, 2006) To provide the public with the most up-to-date information on climate change, EPA is unveili ... Continue reading
Alcoa’s Hungary Operations Named Most Efficient Based on Financial Measure
SZEKESFEHERVAR, Hungary & PITTSBURGH--Alcoa announced today that its Alcoa-Köfém operation located in Szekesfehervar, Hungary was ranked as the “Most Efficient Company” by major business weekly Figyelö of the 200 largest corporations in the country based on ratios of Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depr ... Continue reading
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--AQCA's governing body rewards Subaru for its excellence. Certified Product Line Listing - October 19, 2006 Adhesives: Liquid Nails Automobiles/SUV's: Honda, Subaru, Toyota Batteries, Small: Duracell Cabinetry: KraftMaid Candy Products: Hershey's Ceiling Fans: Hunter Clothing: L.L. Bean, Woolrich Drin ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Acquires Schroth Safety Products, Leading Safety Restraint Systems Manufacturer
- $28.6 Million Net Purchase Expected to be Accretive In 2007 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems and life safety and survivability systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Present at Gabelli & Company, Inc. 30th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 19 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it would air a live audio web cast on Monday, October 30, 2006 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Gabelli & Company, Inc., 30th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas. AutoNation's Vi ... Continue reading
BlackJack Racing; Bean Add Memphis NASCAR Busch Series Race To 2006 Schedule
BlackJack Racing; Dexter Bean Add Memphis NASCAR Busch Series Race To 2006 Schedule MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Thursday, October 19, 2006) - - BlackJack Racing officials announced today the addition of the NASCAR Busch Series race from Memphis Motorsports Park to promising ARCA rookie Dexter Bean’s 2006 racing schedule ... Continue reading
* Consumers invited to test drive all-new 2007 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge products at free, two-day event * Three test tracks designed to showcase vehicles' handling and performance attributes * One lucky event attendee could win a new Chrysler Crossfire Coupe AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Have you ever wanted to be a ... Continue reading
* Oakland County brownfield fuels green vehicles of the future * MSU Researcher harvests soybeans, sunflowers, corn and canola from Rose Township site * Testing of the crop from the site may lead to "greening" of additional brownfield sites AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 -- A Detroit-area brownfield site was anything but ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial Named 'Lender of the Year' by Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 19 -- DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial, the financial services provider for Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star dealers and their customers, was named "Lender of the Year" by Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. The Murray, Ky., trucking company, which maintains a fleet of 1,400 units and 3,200 trailers, pre ... Continue reading
DENSO Engineers Take Top Prize for Outstanding Paper at Convergence
DETROIT, Oct. 19 -- Early detection of a disabled vehicle around a blind corner is a safety advantage for any driver. Performing tasks like this via wireless communications is the wave of future "intelligent vehicles," according to a paper written by three DENSO engineers. Their paper captured the 2006 Trevor O. Jones ... Continue reading
''Drift'' and ''Rally'' Stars to Compete in Rhino RTV2-FS®
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based businesses, and it’s wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., the manufacturer of the Rhino RTV®, are excited to announce top drivers from the “Drift” and ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Third Quarter Results
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company also announced that it repurchased approximately 4.0 million ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call When: Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 6 p.m. Eastern time Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=36265 ... Continue reading
LONDON, October 19 -- Magenta Technology, the leading provider of multi-agent and semantic web technologies for supply chain and logistics markets, has announced a new release of its Truck Scheduling Engine which enables real-time incremental planning in complex networks. Unlike traditional scheduling solutions Magenta ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has adopted the first official open standard for mobile digital video broadcasting. The publication of TIA-1105, or Terrestrial Mobile Multimedia Multicast based on Digital Video Broadcasting for Handheld Devices (DVB-H) System gives official recognit ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported preliminary net earnings of $0.35 per fully diluted share from continuing operations for its fiscal 2007 second quarter ended September 26, 2006, compared with $0.41 per fully diluted ... Continue reading
"NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment" Heads into Round 2
Media Contact: Kurt Culbert, 704-632-7960 Kurt.Culbert@sprint.com fans TAG "J. Gordon and Kenseth tangle at bristol" AS finalist in "Nextel most dramatic moment" Round 2 voting in progress RESTON, Va. ¯ Oct. 19, 2006 ¯ Sprint Nextel announced today fans have voted "Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth tangle at Bristol" into ... Continue reading
PPG Posts Record Third Quarter Sales, Second-Highest Quarterly Sales Ever
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the third quarter of $2.8 billion, surpassing third quarter 2005 record sales by 10 percent. The performance marks the second-highest sales for any quarter in the company’s history. Third quarter 2006 net income was $90 million, or 54 cents a share. Net incom ... Continue reading
Rapidly-Growing Automotive Electronics Sector Will Take Center Stage at electronica 2006
NEW YORK--Messe Muenchen International (MMI, Munich Trade Fairs International), organizer of electronica 2006, today announced that it has finalized the Automotive Electronics key application program events, which will be comprised of the Automotive Conference, the Automotive exhibition area and User Forum. Automotive ... Continue reading
Record Shipments Drive Worldwide Mobile Phone Market to 21.0% Growth, According to IDC
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--The worldwide mobile phone market took another step towards reaching one billion units shipped for the year, with a total of 254.9 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2006. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, worldwide shipments of mobile phones were up 7.9% from th ... Continue reading
SINOSTEEL CORPORATION 17B Xichang\'an Street,West District,Beijing P.R.CHINA. Tel: +86-10-66067734 Fax: 852-301-62379 / Email: info_sinosteelcorporationchina@yahoo.com Dear Sir / Madam,I am Mr.Huang Tianwen, President of Sinosteel Corporation. We deal on the following Products listed below: Baosteel Wuhan Iron & St ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Oct. 19 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. disclosed today that the Company received a Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter dated October 16, 2006. Due to the sudden death of Board member Mr. Donald Hofmar on September 3, 2006, the Company fails to comply with the independent director and audit committee requirem ... Continue reading
Ultra-Low-Power MCU Technology Showcased at TI's Fifth Annual MSP430 Advanced Technical Conference
Highlights Include: Keynote by Grant Imahara of 'MythBusters', Free MSP430 Experimenter's Board and eZ430 Design Contest Winners Presentation DALLAS, Oct. 19 -- What: Attendees of the 2006 Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) MSP430 Advanced Technical Conference (ATC) will discover the latest MSP430 ultra-low power micr ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share payable on December 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2006. United Auto Group, Inc., headquartered in Bloomfield Hills ... Continue reading
United PanAm Financial Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--United PanAm Financial Corp. today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006. For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, UPFC reported income of $4.5 million from continuing operations, compared to income of $6.4 million for the same period a year ago. Interest income increa ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--The American Concours Foundation today announced that eight classic automobiles will be sold on eBay Motors with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local Las Vegas charities. Sold separately, each automobile will be showcased live as a part of a special charity event at the Concours d'Elegance Las Vegas Oc ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM) announced today that it will participate in the Sanders Morris Harris Middle Market Investor Growth Conference. The Conference will be held October 23-24 at the Omni Berkshire Place, 21 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. Lawrence (Bud) Stumbaugh, President and CEO of Ass ... Continue reading
Automation Alley Awarded $6 Million Contract by Michigan Strategic Fund Board
Alley to Operate Automotive Technology Business Accelerator TROY, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Automation Alley, which drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's technology economy, announced today it was awarded a $6 million contract by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board to expand and further leverage the operations of i ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Autostrada Motors, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCBB:ASDA), announces the closing yesterday of a Share Exchange and Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) under which it has indirectly acquired a 100 percent interest in Water Bank of America Inc., a corporation incorporated under th ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM LAS VEGAS ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 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 Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON Q POWER NI ... Continue reading
CP Release: Evans and Skull King Return to NHRA Events
Press Information: For Immediate Release Attachments: T. Pedregon/Evans Photo, HBB Poster and Logo Contact Information The Point _Toothepoint03@aol.com_ (mailto:Toothepoint03@aol.com) RICH EVANS AND SKULL KING RETURN TO NHRA EVENTS AT LAS VEGAS AND POMONA Rock Hill, S.C. - (October 19, 2006) At the National Hot Rod Ass ... Continue reading
The world wide distribution networks already counts over 30 well knowledgeable companies in their respective countries LEVIS, Canada, Oct. 19 -- Creaform counts 80 employees specialised in scan and laser inspection. After distributing and using different systems on the market, the development team started to develop an ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del., Oct. 19 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.'s earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The conference call will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conf ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Companies Introduces New Annual Auto Insurance Policy in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, including Farmers Insurance Exchange and Mid-Century Insurance Company, have good news for their nearly 247,000 auto insurance policyholders and new customers. Beginning October 23, 2006, the companies will offer a rare annual auto insurance policy that will allow ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Wachovia Auto Loan Owner Trust 2006-2 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--Fitch rates Wachovia Auto Loan Owner Trust 2006-2 fixed-rate asset-backed notes as follows: --$219,000,000 class A-1 'F1+'; --$378,000,000 class A-2 'AAA'; --$306,000,000 class A-3 'AAA'; --$135,000,000 class A-4 'AAA'; --$45,000,000 class B 'AA'; --$48,000,000 class C 'A'; --$39,000,000 class D 'BBB+'; --$30 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Finkelmeier to Key Role in North American OE Tire Business
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces that Johann Finkelmeier has been named to the position of vice president and general manager of original equipment tires in the company's North American Tire unit. Finkelmeier will report to Larry Mason, Goodyear's North American president of consumer ... Continue reading
Houston Discount Tire Co. Manager Wins Dunlop Drivers Cup, Represents USA in European World Finals
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Houston's Discount Tire Co. store manager Billy Link has hit it big in NASCAR Country and will represent the United States in Hanau, Germany, next April at the Dunlop Drivers Cup championship. Link, 31, store manager at the 2300 S. Highway 6 location in Houston, won the Drivers Cup U.S. Qualifie ... Continue reading
Los Angeles High School Students to Explore Auto Careers
Governor Schwarzenegger Recognizes Automotive Career Month LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 -- This month Los Angeles high school students will learn about rapidly expanding career opportunities in auto dealerships. The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) joins the California Motor Car Dealers Association (CM ... Continue reading
Membership Has its Privileges: Cars.com Joins PointRoll's Included(TM) Program
PointRoll's Included(TM) Program Provides a Competitive Advantage to its Elite Online Publisher Members, and their Advertisers, Eager to Capitalize on Benefits of Rich Media Adoption CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 19 -- At a time when partner programs are flooding the online advertising industry, PointRoll Inc., leading devel ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Methode Development Company (MDC), a division of Methode Electronics, Inc., announces its new website at www.methodedevelopment.com. The new site features extensive information on MDC’s technologies and full product line and provides customers easy access to MDC’s design solutions. Navigation on the site h ... Continue reading
News Release: $4 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality
News for Release: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** *$4 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality* * * Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 19, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded more than 30 cooperative agreements tot ... Continue reading
News Release: Industry Leads the Way to Recycle and Reduce
News for Release: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Industry Leads the Way to Recycle and Reduce *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 19, 2006) Sixty-one organizations have contributed significant efforts in reducing and recycling mat ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show 2007 Charity Preview Tickets On Sale
Sell-out Expected as Auto Show Celebrates 100 Years Since First Auto Show DETROIT, Oct. 19 -- Ticket sales for the 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) black-tie Charity Preview gala have begun. Nearly $7 million is expected to be raised during one of the nation's largest single night black-tie fundrai ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.31 per share cash dividend payable on November 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2006. About Polaris With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manuf ... Continue reading
PROMO AVIONS DEPART PARIS ET TEL AVIV - VOYAGEZ A PRIX DOUX AVEC DIRECTLINE
PROMOTION SUR VOL CHARTERS ISRAELIENS 50 PLACES PARIS TEL AVIV PARIS DEPART LES 24 - 26 DECEMBRE 2006 RETOUR LES 31 DECEMBRE 2006 - 27 JANVIER 2007 PRIX ALLER RETOUR : 479 EUROS TTC Places limitees ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---------------------- PROMOTION SUR VOLS CH ... Continue reading
RAHAL LETTERMAN ANNOUNCES GT2 EFFORT
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2006 RAHAL LETTERMAN RACING ANNOUNCES AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PROGRAM Monterey, Calif. - Already armed with the best schedule in its eight-year history, another diverse television package and the addition of multiple world-class teams, the 2007 American Le Mans Series season gained even more moment ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43809) has announced the addition of Anti-Lock Braking Systems - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) in US$ Million. The report provides separa ... Continue reading
Singular Research Initiates Coverage on ICOP with 'Buy' Rating
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 19 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that on October 3, 2006, Singular Research of Woodland Hills, California, initiated research coverage on the Company with a "Buy" rating. Dave Owen, Chairman and CEO of ICOP Dig ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported sales and operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 1, 2006. Net sales for the three months ended October 1, 2006 were $38.1 million compared to net sales of $44.8 million for the three months ended October 2, 2005. Net income for the ... Continue reading
To The Wire: SPEED World Challenge Championships Will Be Decided At Laguna This Weekend
For Immediate Release To The Wire: SPEED World Challenge Championships Will Be Decided At Laguna This Weekend MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2006) - The 2006 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Car Championships will be decided this weekend at the 10th and final round of the season, held at Mazda Raceway L ... Continue reading
USA Truck Announces Promotion of Safety Executive
VAN BUREN, Arkan.--USA Truck, Inc. today announced the promotion of J. Rodney Mills to Vice President, Safety and General Counsel. Mr. Mills has served as our internal legal counsel since 2004 and he provided various legal services for us in his capacity as a partner with the law firm of Hardin, Jesson & Terry PLLC for ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International Corp. to Acquire Assets of Liftking Industries, Inc.
WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Veri-Tek International Corp. ("Verti-Tek" or the "Company") (AMEX:VCC) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Liftking Industries, Inc. ("Liftking"), a leading material handling equipment manufacturer headquartered in Woodbr ... Continue reading
Cummins and Beiqi Foton Motor to Produce High-Performance, Light-Duty Diesel Engines in China
BEIJING--Cummins Inc. and Beijing-based Beiqi Foton Motor Company (Beiqi Foton) today signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture company, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Limited (BFCEC) to produce two types of Cummins light-duty, high-performance diesel engines in Beijing. The engines primarily will be used ... Continue reading
Borgwarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable November 15, 2006 to stockholders of record on November 1, 2006. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc ... Continue reading
Is Philadelphia Ready for Hydrogen-Powered Cars and Buses?
Iceland Hydrogen Energy Expert Says 'Fill 'Er Up' Test Drive GM's New HydroGen3 Fuel Cell Minivan, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia Hjalti Pall Ingolfsson of Icelandic New Energy to Present 'Hydrogen - Fuel of the Future?' at Penn's Houst ... Continue reading
Thule Prepared for Growth in North America and at SEMA
SEYMOUR, Conn., Oct. 20 -- Thule, the world leader in sports utility transportation, is poised for continued growth in North America with its new division structure of North American Car Accessories, North American Trailers, and North American Towing Systems. Following the acquisitions of Valley Industries and SportRac ... Continue reading
Patrick Industries Reports Increased Third Quarter Results
Difficult Industry Conditions, Company Nearly Triples Quarterly Earnings ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 20 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. , today announced that its net earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 nearly tripled compared to last year's third quarter, on a 12% increase in net sales. Patrick, a leading manufactur ... Continue reading
PennFuture Calls Upcoming House Vote a Clear Choice: More Fuel-Efficient Cleaner Cars
Citizens Ask Legislators: 'Which Side Are You On?' HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 20 -- Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today called on members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to vote against legislation to kill the state's proposed Clean Vehicles Program. The vote is set for Tuesday, October 24. "T ... Continue reading
Mobileye AWS (Advance Warning System) Can Save Your Life in 1 Second or Less
Dear Auto Channel Editor: DOT stats show that improving driver response by 1.5 seconds will prevent 90 percent of rear-end collisions, and even a half second earlier response will prevent 60 percent of crashes. The human factor is responsible for 92 percent of all accidents and the number of accidents in the U.S. has m ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Reports Record Third Quarter -2006
Caterpillar Has Best Third Quarter in the Company's History; Focus Is on Execution of the Company's Strategy in Areas of Quality, Safety and Velocity PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 20 -- With a strong focus on executing its corporate strategy, today Caterpillar Inc. reported record third quarter 2006 sales and revenues of $10.517 ... Continue reading
2006 Great Lakes Dragaway Import Wars
For immediate release October 20, 2006 Evanston, IL 2006 Great Lakes Dragaway Import Wars sponsored by Phil?s Inc. ? Final Championship Points Standings Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin continued its support of the Sport Compact scene with the scheduling of a monthly series dedicated to the import car ent ... Continue reading
Affinia Group to Close Cuba, Mo., Facility
Brake Parts Inc. facility to close by the end of Q1 2007 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Affinia Group Inc. announced that it will close its Brake Parts Inc. manufacturing facility in Cuba, Mo. Production will be consolidated into other global manufacturing locations by the end of the first quarter of 2007. The move will ... Continue reading
Altenburg's Morning Time Stands To Lead SPEED Touring Car Practice At Laguna
For Immediate Release Altenburg's Morning Time Stands To Lead SPEED Touring Car Practice At Laguna MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2006) - Jeff Altenburg, of Ellicott City, Md., led practice Friday for the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Altenburg's morning sessi ... Continue reading
America's Cup Winner Bill Koch Joins Board of Rocket Racing League
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Oct. 20 -- From sailing the seas to soaring the skies, billionaire Bill Koch has joined the board of the Rocket Racing League(TM) (RRL). The RRL, which aims to debut its first NASCAR-style races in late Fall 2007, is a first-of-its-kind aerospace sports and entertainment league formed by X PRIZE found ... Continue reading
Angelelli Tops Laguna Seca Morning Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Angelelli Tops Laguna Seca Morning Practice MONTEREY, Calif., (Oct. 20, 2006) - Max Angelelli, of Monte Carlo, Monaco, led the SPEED GT morning practice session at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of the Monterey Sports Car Championships. Randy Pobst, of Gainesville, Ga., and Andy Pilgrim, of Boca ... Continue reading
Automotive Sales Book / From Zero to Hero is Now Available!
From Zero to Hero, How to Master the Art of Selling Cars Greetings! Finally, The award winning book From Zero to Hero, How to Master the Art of Selling Cars (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ajgdjzbab.0.eenmjzbab.evvfzybab.1609&ts=S0 209&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iuniverse.com%2Fbookstore%2Fbook_detail.asp% 3Fisbn%3D0-595-40105-8) by ... Continue reading
Baldwin-Motion Camaro SuperSpeedster@ SEMA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: MLSchorr@Verizon.Net BALDWIN-MOTION SuperSpeedster DEBUT AT SEMA After winning the coveted GM Design Award at SEMA 2005, Baldwin-Motion returns with the most extreme Camaro ever! SEMA Show 2006, Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Tuesday October 31 to Friday November 3 MEGUIARÕS Booth #23 ... Continue reading
BB&T Sales Finance Joins RouteOne
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that BB&T Sales Finance, a division of Branch Banking and Trust Company, has joined its web-based credit application management system. RouteOne was developed by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Ser ... Continue reading
Brazilian 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
Champions Tour Golfers Trade Clubs for Karts at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway Contact: John Cardinale, 707-334-9805 Champion's Tour Contact Colin Murray, 904-273-3298 Cell: 434-981-5252 **MEDIA OPPORTUNITY** Champions Tour Golfers Haas, Gilder and Edwards Trade Clubs for Karts at Infineon Raceway, Oct. 24 WHAT: Champions Tour golfers Jay Haas, Bob Gilder and David Edwards will v ... Continue reading
Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing Celebrates One Year with No Lost-Time Accidents
COFFEYVILLE, Kan.--Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing LLC announced that, as of October 19, its employees have worked one year or approximately 657,000 hours without a lost-time accident. “What is most significant about this achievement is that the refinery’s 300 employees consistently put safety first whil ... Continue reading
WHO: Roy S. Roberts, former Group Vice President for General Motors Corp.; and currently Managing Director, Reliant Equity Investors, along with other principals of the company. WHAT: A press conference announcing the opening of a downtown Detroit office for his private equity firm, Reliant Equity Investors and initiat ... Continue reading
Further Consolidation is Expected in the European Armoured Vehicle Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43898) has announced the addition of Armoured Vehicles Industry in Europe - Battle Lines Drawn Ahead of Corporate Manoeuvres to their offering. This 224-page report details how the armoured vehicle sector is structured, on the eve of furt ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo And Mazda “Home” For American Le Mans Series Season Finale Guy Cosmo and the B-K Motorsports team come “home” with the Mazda powered Road & Track / Kumho Tire #8 LMP2 car this weekend as the American Le Mans Series wraps up their season at Mazda Raceway ... Continue reading
Media Alert: Otis Chandler Vehicle Collection To Be Sold
Celebrity Auction Should Bring $20 Million OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 20 -- Based upon registrations and reservations, celebrities and affluent automotive collectors are expected to overflow the Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife Saturday when the vehicle collection of Otis Chandler goes on the block in an auction ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Intended Sale of European Material Handling Group
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement for the intended sale of its European Material Handling Group to the UK-based LINPAC Materials Handling (LMH). Terms of the intended sale were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to r ... Continue reading
[News] Rookie winner of SWC Touring Car 2005 Season Finale John Angelone Available:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karin Risko, Crystal Bay Communications karinrisko@crystalbaycommunications.com 734 642-5712 Rookie winner of Touring Car 2005 Season Finale John Angelone Available: Proven winner seeks seats in SPEED World Challenge and Grand Am for 2007 season Bridgewater, New Jersey (October 20, 2006) ... Continue reading
Nissan Titan Delivers the 2007 Trophy in
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced its marketing plans for title sponsorship of the most sought-after award in collegiate sports: The Heisman Trophy. Inspired by the fierce competition from the players and the fan’s passion for the game, the fully integrated marketing campaign showcas ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--The board of directors of PPG Industries declared a regular quarterly dividend of 48 cents a share, payable December 12 to shareholders of record November 10. PPG has increased shareholder payments for 34 consecutive years, paying uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and First Advantage CREDCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation , are teaming to deliver pre- qualified consumer prospect leads to automobile dealerships in the U.S. With the leads, dealerships can efficiently target in-market customers and ... Continue reading
ROCKETSPORTS IN THE TOP TEN DURING FIRST RUN IN SURFERS PARADISE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: US (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS IN THE TOP TEN DURING FIRST RUN IN SURFERS PARADISE NOTES SURFERS PARADISE, Australia (October 20, 2006) – A good start to the Rocketsports Racing weekend Down Under as the team pr ... Continue reading
Valeo: Results for Third Quarter 2006
PARIS, France, October 20 -- Following yesterday's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2006. in millions of euros 3rd quarter 9 months (unaudited) 2006 2005(1) Change 2006 2005(1) Change Total operating revenues 2,263 2,332 -3.0% 7,572 7,323 +3.4% Gross mar ... Continue reading
Curran Scores Second-Consecutive SPEED Touring Car Pole at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
For Immediate Release Curran Scores Second-Consecutive SPEED Touring Car Pole at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca MONTEREY, Calif., (Oct. 21, 2006) - Fresh off his first-career pole at Road Atlanta in September, Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., earned his second-consecutive pole of the season for the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Saturday from Silver Dollar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA (626) 428-0289 PUTZ AND PAYNE QUALIFY ON TOP AT SILVER DOLLAR REYNOLDS, Ga. - The field is set at the final Southeast Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at ... Continue reading
2006 Brazilian Grand Prix - Race
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX INTERLAGOS 22 OCTOBER RACE The Honda Racing F1 Team ended its 2006 season in style today as Jenson Button secured another podium finish for the team in a breathtaking title decider at the Interlagos circuit. He took the chequered flag in third pos ... Continue reading
Coughlin's return to Pro Stock couldn't be better (NHRA)
Coughlin's return to Pro Stock couldn't be better LAS VEGAS (Oct. 22) -- Any lingering questions three-time series champion Jeg Coughlin might have had about his ability to drive a Pro Stock car after 11 months off were erased in 6.604 seconds when Coughlin drove to the career-best number at the POWERade tour's last st ... Continue reading
Curran Tastes Victory, Kleinubing Wins SPEED Touring Car Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curran Tastes Victory, Kleinubing Wins SPEED Touring Car Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca MONTEREY, Calif., (Oct. 22, 2006) - Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., scored a dominant victory in the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part o ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Brazilian F1 GP - Race
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USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 21, 2006 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Keith Janca (#67 Janca), 2. Joe Fabozzi (#84 Fabozzi). 3. Bobby Owens (#7 Owens), 4. Walt Johnson (#68 Welcomer), 5. ... Continue reading
Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Results from SSP
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richwine Earns $3,125 in the Inaugural Susquehanna Showdown at SSP Newberrytown, PA (October 21, 2006) - Another action-packed afternoon of racing at the Susquehanna Speedway Park for the second straight week, found Kirby Sites victorious in the 50-lap 3rd Ann ... Continue reading
RED BULL PARTY BLOWS FINAL WHISTLE ON SEASON
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USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 21, 2006 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Levi Jones, 11w, Walker-17.741; 2. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-17.785; 3. Dustin Morgan, 11d, Walker-17.901; 4. Tony Jones, 4, Alexander-17.999; 5. ... Continue reading
Corvette Racing Sweeps ALMS Championships
Gavin and Beretta Clinch Manufacturers, Team and Drivers Championships with Runner-Up Finish in Season Finale MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2006 -- Corvette Racing capped Corvette's 50th anniversary in international road racing by sweeping the American Le Mans Series manufacturers, drivers and team championships in tonigh ... Continue reading
Gooding & Co Chandler Sale Tops $36 Million Sets Record for Single-Day Automotive Auction
Nine Cars Top $1 Million; Two Top $2 Million OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Led by nine cars which brought in more than $1 million apiece, including two in excess of $2 million, yesterday's auction by Gooding & Company of Otis Chandler's vehicle and automotive-art collection brought in a record $36,094,250, the highest sin ... Continue reading
2006 Brazilian F1 GP - Michelin Bids Adieu to F1
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American Le Mans Series -Sascha Maassen - champion!
Sascha Maassen experienced a "little miracle" as he and Lucas Luhr won their fourth American Le Mans Series co-championship after finishing second and first, respectively, in the final race of the season, Saturday evening at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. The title is their first in a prototype car; the miracl ... Continue reading
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Sunday from Silver Dollar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA (626) 428-0289 OLIVAREZ AND PAYNE SCORE WINS AT SILVER DOLLAR REYNOLDS, Ga. - Final eliminations are complete at the Southeast Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Se ... Continue reading
New Ford Edge Keeps Dealers On The Edge Of Their Seats
IRVINE, CA - October 23, 2006: Even before the new Ford Edge started rolling off the assembly line, the company had received 20,000 dealer orders for the CUV. More than 1 million people have checked out the Edge's Web site, and 320,000 visitors have configured an Edge for themselves. Ford dealers hope the Edge's arriva ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda 100HP Debuts At MPH '06
BIRMINGHAM, England - October 23, 2006: A new breed of Panda will be making its UK public debut at MPH â06, which opens at the NEC, Birmingham on Thursday 26 October, and then in Londonâs Earls Court on Thursday 2 November. Panda 100HP is an entirely new sporty addition to the Panda family, featuring a 1.4 li ... Continue reading
Proton Cars UK Continues To Increase Dealer Network
NORWICH, England - October 23, 2006: Proton Cars has continued its successful dealer recruitment drive and added a further seven dealerships to the network in the third quarter, giving the company a total of 23 new recruits so far this year. Simon Park, General Manager of Sales and Marketing, is very pleased with the p ... Continue reading
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