Solar Power Making A Comeback For Use In Corporate Installations - VIDEO
DETROIT - December 21, 2006: Energy conservation and high fuel prices seem to go hand-in-hand. However, oil and natural gas are not the only expensive sources of energy â on average, solar powered panels are not economically reasonable for most consumers. To help drive down these costs and become environmentally-c ... Continue reading
ICOP Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Expected To Exceed $2.5 Million
CEO Reflects on 2006 Accomplishments and Comments on 2007 Goals and Objectives LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 21 -- Dave Owen, Chairman and CEO of ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today formally commented on anticipated revenue results for the current fourth quar ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Agrees to Pay $1.2 Million Civil Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Violation
Settlement Improves Mercedes' Emission Defect Reporting WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA and its parent corporation, DaimlerChrysler AG (Mercedes), have agreed to pay $1.2 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that they violated the Clean Air Act by failing to promptly notify ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Agrees to Pay $1.2 Million Civil Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Violation
Settlement Improves Mercedes' Emission Defect Reporting WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA and its parent corporation, DaimlerChrysler AG (Mercedes), have agreed to pay $1.2 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that they violated the Clean Air Act by failing to promptly notify ... Continue reading
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (“Coach”) (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services to commercial fleet operators, including vehicle financing and specialty insurance products, today announced that it, along with its subsidiaries Subcontracting Concepts, Inc. (Connecticut) (“SCI-CT ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH-- News From USW: United Steelworkers (USW) retirees and their union have filed a class action lawsuit against Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) to force the tire maker to uphold its obligations to thousands of retirees, spouses, and surviving spouses to provide retiree medical benefits throughout r ... Continue reading
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Titan Increases Share Ownership of Titan Europe Plc
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Luxembourg S.A.R.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , has subscribed for 1,831,624 ordinary shares of Titan Europe Plc at £2.215 (pounds) per ordinary share. These shares were issued in payment of approximately $7.9 million U.S. dollars of debt, representing the entire long- ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighbourhood Mechanic
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NextEnergy Helps Michigan School Buses Go Green
Project will provide more than $115,000 in funding to reduce harmful emissions emitted by school buses in key Michigan school districts DETROIT, Dec. 21 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's alternative energy accelerator, in partnership with the State of Michigan, is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces Management Changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces Jim Neill as the new vice president of Human Resources. Jim Neill succeeds Don Wells, who has announced his retirement. Neill has been in Human Resources throughout his ca ... Continue reading
OESA Announces 2006-2007 Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Neil De Koker, president of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, recently announced the election of Jim McElya, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard Automotive, as OESA chairman for the 2006-2007 term. Jacqui Dedo, president, Automotive, The Timken Company, and Jim Orchard, president, Faur ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Pays $1.2 Million Pollution Fine
News for Release: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Mercedes-Benz Pays $1.2 Million for Clean Air Act Violation Also Spends $59 Million for Voluntary Recall * Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Dec. 21, 2006) Mercedes-Benz will pay $1.2 million ... Continue reading
National Safety Commission Shares Safe-Driving Tips to Protect Families This Holiday Season
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21 -- With the holiday season in full swing, the National Safety Commission today urged Floridians to adopt safe-driving practices to protect themselves and other travelers during this season of celebration. "With millions of Americans visiting with friends and loved ones this season, it's ... Continue reading
Transportation Expert Advises Drivers to Consider Car Sharing During Holiday and Winter Seasons
PHILADELPHIA--Clayton Lane, transportation expert, planner and analyst, is encouraging drivers across the nation to take advantage of car sharing these holiday and winter seasons. Many options exist during these times for car sharing, a service which offers usage of a varied fleet of vehicles to member drivers, when th ... Continue reading
SVOX Shows the Future of Next Generation Automotive and Mobile Speech Applications
SVOX demonstrated the high quality of Text-to-Speech (TTS) solutions for portable and in-car navigation devices of the future at recent SVOX Forum 2006 ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 21 -- The SVOX Forum 06 was a full success and showed the importance of a well-integrated TTS-based HMI for nomadic devices and embedded syste ... Continue reading
International Speedway Announces Stock Buyback Plan
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may purchase up to $50 million of the Company's outstanding Class A Common Shares. "Our decision to repurchase ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Launches New Model Blade in Japan; Toyota's Highest-class Hatchback Aims to Open Way to New Market Toyota Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 21, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the Blade[1] compact hatchback thro ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts Auto Sales; Reports Annual Sales Down
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.38 million units, a 6.2 percent decrease from December 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This would result in total industry sales of 16.46 million units for 2006, down ... Continue reading
NAPA Advises Drivers on How to Avoid Winter Driving Mishaps
ATLANTA--A winter cold snap is bound to hit most of the country, which means harsh road conditions could be in store for drivers. While winter driving can be dangerous and stressful for all of those behind the wheel, most drivers can avoid or minimize accidents by following some basic ârules of the roadâ when ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 21 -- Honeywell will issue its fourth quarter and full year earnings before the opening of The New York Stock Exchange on Friday, January 26. The company will also hold a conference call with investors at 8:00 a.m. EST. Presentation Materials Related presentation materials will be posted to ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile and Briggs & Stratton Team Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Contacts: Jim Tretow, VP Media & Comm., (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com David Klaus, Briggs & Stratton Racing Manager, <mailto:klaus.david@basco.com> klaus.david@basco.com MILWAUKEE MILE AND BRIGGS & STRATTON TEAM UP Benefits of Visibility At ... Continue reading
CruiseCam International Signs Major International Distribution Agreement with Demon Tweeks
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--CruiseCam International (Pink Sheets:CCMJ) announced today the successful sale and distribution agreement between CruiseCam International and Demon Tweeks of Wrexham, North Wales. “Demon Tweeks will begin carrying CruiseCam Race Products in their catalogues beginning January 2007,” stated B ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO to Acquire Ballard Power Systems' Electric Drive Business
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Siemens VDO Automotive Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s Electric Drive Business located in Dearborn, Mich. Ballard Power Systems Corp., a subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems Inc., develops and manufactures electric drive technology for fuel cell vehicles. ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick, Andretti Green Complete First Test Together
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Riverside Motorsports Park Approved for Development in Merced County
ATWATER, Calif.--Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC (RMP) announces that the company has received project approval and the entitlements to proceed toward the construction of Riverside Motorsports Park on 1200 acres adjacent to Castle Airport in Merced County, near the city of Atwater. Master Plan approval of the project w ... Continue reading
Ford Edge Launches With Unprecedented Reach: 500 Million Consumer Impressions
* Excitement for the new crossover, the Ford Edge, is growing; more than 40,000 dealer orders are already in hand and an additional 65,000 people have requested more information. * Ford's largest-ever digital marketing campaign will complement extensive TV, print and outdoor advertising to generate more than 500 millio ... Continue reading
ASV Announces Initial Guidance for 2007
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--ASV, Inc. today issued its initial financial guidance for 2007. Net sales for the year ending December 31, 2007 are anticipated to be in the range of $230 to $260 million, a change of -6% to +6% over the midpoint of its anticipated sales of $240 to $250 million for 2006. 2007 net earnings are expec ... Continue reading
Iteris Named Stock of the Month by The Bowser Report
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that it has been selected as âCompany of the Monthâ by The Bowser Report for its December 2006 stock report newsletter wh ... Continue reading
Worthington Reports Second Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. today reported results for the three- and six-month periods ended November 30, 2006. (U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) 2Q2007 1Q2007 2Q2006 6M2007 6M2006 Net sales $ 729.3 $ 778.7 $ 699.5 $ 1,508.0 $ 1,393.7 Operating income 30.6 54.7 49.7 85.3 77.2 Equity in ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Looks Back at 2006 and Forecasts 2007 Automotive Trends
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROCHESTER, NY--Mascoma Corporation, a leader in cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol development and production, announced today it has received a $14.8 million award from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to build and ... Continue reading
Daniel Pund Named Edmunds' Inside Line Senior Editor - Detroit
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine and the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site, today announced that Daniel Pund has joined its staff as Senior Editor - Detroit. Pund is based at the companyâs Southfield, Michigan office. "Iâve enjoyed Danâs writing for years ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, developer of next-generation nanophosphate-based batteries, today announced that the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded the company contracts to provide three converted plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles (PHEVs). The NYSERDA PHEV program ... Continue reading
United Solar Ovonic Receives $15 Million Order From BIOHAUS
Order to expand sales of UNI-SOLAR(R) products in Germany AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- United Solar Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) , announced today that it has received a $15 million order from BIOHAUS PV Handels GmbH (BIOHAUS) for the delivery of UNI-SOLAR(R) pho ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Announces 2007 Plans
Krohn Racing Announces2007 Plans for Grand-Am Series The Krohn Racing team announced its driver line-up today for its two-car effort in the 2007 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Team owner/driver Tracy Krohn will again pair with Nic Jönsson in the #75 Krohn Racing Pontiac Riley for the entire Daytona Prototype seas ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New-Motorcycle Owners Experience Fewer Problems With Their Bikes
Brands That Typically Use Multi-line Dealerships Continue to Struggle in Satisfying Customer Needs When It Comes to the Sales and Service Experience WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- Owners of new 2006 model-year motorcycles are reporting fewer problems with their bikes than they have in the past, according to the J ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: BMW 3 Series Convertible To Make World Debut
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DETROIT, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview ticket sales are on pace to raise over $6 million for Southeast Michigan children's charities. Since its inception, the NAIAS Charity Preview has generated nearly $64 million for childr ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches Production of All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Patriot at Belvidere Assembly Plant
* Flexible manufacturing cuts production costs by 85 percent * Robotics, lean dies and material flow improve quality, productivity and worker ergonomics * Third vehicle introduced at Belvidere Assembly Plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Chrysler Group's Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant launched production of the Comp ... Continue reading
A Rumor No More: Mercedes Officially Unveils Its S-Class Convertible "Concept Ocean Drive"
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20th, 2006 At 7:00 AM CST It's been rumored to be in the works for over five months, but today, it's finally official. Mercedes has taken the wraps off its much ballyhooed "Concept Ocean Drive", a car that up until yesterday was known simply as the S-Class convertible. Based ... Continue reading
Audi of America Inc. Selects Venables Bell & Partners as Advertising Agency of Record
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Audi of America, Inc., today announced the selection of an advertising agency of record (AOR) following a four month review process. Venables Bell & Partners, based in San Francisco will be responsible for all aspects of Audiâs national and regional advertising and promotions. After the initia ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Assignments for North American Manufacturing and R&D Executives
ERLANGER, Ky., Dec. 20 -- Toyota announced today new assignments for senior level managers at the company's North American manufacturing and R&D headquarters and facilities. The new positions are as follows: (key to acronyms follows) Vice President and above: Name Affiliate New Assignment Current Assignment Wil James T ... Continue reading
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