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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

AIM/Doncaster - Rolex 24 preview

AIM/Doncaster - Rolex 24 preview

AIM Autosport gold racer AIM Autosport will race for gold this season, carrying the colors of Exchange Traded Gold and Barrick Gold Corporation in the Daytona Prototype class of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The No. 61 Lexus-powered Riley Mk XI will take the green flag for the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona ... Continue reading

NHRA News: Newsmakers, Jan. 22, 2007

NHRA News: Newsmakers, Jan. 22, 2007

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport Access to the latest NHRA releases, driver photos, credential requests, satellite coordinates and more available at http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY PARKS: Wally Parks, NHRA founder and Chairman of the Wally Parks NHRA Motors ... Continue reading

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels Launches Pro Series and Adventure Series Wheel Lines at Off-Road Impact

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels Launches Pro Series and Adventure Series Wheel Lines at Off-Road Impact

CLEVELAND--Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., today announced the expansion of their off-road light truck product line to include the new Pro Series and Adventure Series wheel lines to their existing product catalog of Classics. Pro Series and Adventure Series offer exciting n ... Continue reading

AutoSurvey Announces New Version of Its Customer Loyalty Application

AutoSurvey Announces New Version of Its Customer Loyalty Application

LOS ANGELES--AutoSurvey by Vital Insight Group, a leading provider of advanced customer loyalty solutions, announced today the release of a new version of its application for automotive dealerships. The newest version of AutoSurvey includes several features that improve scalability, marketing and reporting capabilities ... Continue reading

AVEC to Update Products and Future Sales at RedChip Conference, February 12, 2007

AVEC to Update Products and Future Sales at RedChip Conference, February 12, 2007

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 23 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced today that on February 12, 2007, Axial Vector Engine Corporation (AVEC) will participate in the RedChip Small Cap Investor Conference at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe Arizona. The conference will be web cast to allow the ... Continue reading

CHANGES TO NASCAR NEXTEL PIT CREW CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY CRAFTSMAN AND NASCAR NEXTEL ALL-STAR CHALLENGE FORMATS TO PROMOTE THRILLING COMPETITION

CHANGES TO NASCAR NEXTEL PIT CREW CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY CRAFTSMAN AND NASCAR NEXTEL ALL-STAR CHALLENGE FORMATS TO PROMOTE THRILLING COMPETITION

Media Contact: Kurt Culbert, 704-632-7960 Kurt.Culbert@sprint.com Changes to NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Formats to Promote Thrilling Competition CONCORD, N.C. ¯ Jan. 23, 2007 ¯ Sprint Nextel and NASCAR unveiled several enhancements to the 2007 NASCAR N ... Continue reading

Changes to NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Formats to Promote Thrilling Competition

Changes to NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Formats to Promote Thrilling Competition

CONCORD, N.C.--Sprint Nextel and NASCAR unveiled several enhancements to the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge today during the annual media tour. “We anticipate the excitement will carry through the entire NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge week,” said ... Continue reading

Chase OnlineSM $20 Reward Survey.

Chase OnlineSM $20 Reward Survey.

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Daytonabrands, Inc. to Promote New Product Line During Daytona 500 Race Week

Daytonabrands, Inc. to Promote New Product Line During Daytona 500 Race Week

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 23 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for both the automobile and home use announced today it will be promoting and launching new products during 'Race Week', which ends with the running of the Daytona 500 on February 18th, 2007. "We have a gre ... Continue reading

Former President of Texas Automobile Dealers Association Joins Texas Law Firm

Former President of Texas Automobile Dealers Association Joins Texas Law Firm

AUSTIN, Texas--Hilgers Bell & Richards, LLP announced today that Gene Fondren, former president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), has joined the firm. Fondren is a recognized expert in the field of automotive law, following a long career of representing the automotive dealer industry in Texas and acro ... Continue reading

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Wins Major Contract From Audi

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Wins Major Contract From Audi

LUSTENAU, Austria, and WEINHEIM, Germany, Jan. 23 -- IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Germany expands its leadership position as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provider for the automobile industry. Audi AG recently awarded IDENTEC SOLUTIONS a contract to provide its OIS-P RFID System for the production of the Audi TT. "This co ... Continue reading

John Force and Tony Schumacher Teleconference

John Force and Tony Schumacher Teleconference

Media: Thought this might be of interest. Thanks, --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Padian [mailto:MPadian@nhra.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1 ... Continue reading

Joint Automotive and Medical Quality Program to Offer Patients More Conveniences and Improved Care

Joint Automotive and Medical Quality Program to Offer Patients More Conveniences and Improved Care

DETROIT, Jan. 23 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Michigan Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA), an association of medical practices, have announced today a joint program to help several medical offices in Michigan deliver high-quality care for patients and improve operational efficiencies ... Continue reading

Krohn Racing Readies for Rolex 24 At Daytona

Krohn Racing Readies for Rolex 24 At Daytona

Krohn Racing Readies for Rolex 24 At Daytona Krohn Racing has been busy preparing as the 45th Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona race approaches this week. After a successful test earlier this month, the two-car Daytona Prototype team returns to the famous Daytona International Speedway for the twice-around-the-clock enduro, r ... Continue reading

Leading Tire Service Network TCI Tire Centers Selects CyberShift's Workforce Management Solutions

Leading Tire Service Network TCI Tire Centers Selects CyberShift's Workforce Management Solutions

- Subsidiary of Michelin North America Automates Time Management to Support Complex Workforce - PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 23 -- CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services, today announced that TCI Tire Centers, LLC has selected the company's Workforce Managem ... Continue reading

MEDIA PREVIEW: Michigan International Auto Show (1/31/07)

MEDIA PREVIEW: Michigan International Auto Show (1/31/07)

January 23, 2007 As a valued member of the media, you are invited to a sneak peak at the 9h Annual Michigan International Auto Show on Wednesday, January 31 from 1-3 p.m. If you are interested in stopping by that afternoon, please let me know by 5 p.m. on January 29 so that I can add you to the list. During this time, ... Continue reading

MINNESOTA DOUBLES DOWN IN ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM WITH RENEWAL OF I-94 RACEWAY AND FERGUS FALLS RACEWAY; DEVISES UNIQUE ENTRY LEVEL CLASS FORMAT

MINNESOTA DOUBLES DOWN IN ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM WITH RENEWAL OF I-94 RACEWAY AND FERGUS FALLS RACEWAY; DEVISES UNIQUE ENTRY LEVEL CLASS FORMAT

For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR MINNESOTA DOUBLES DOWN IN ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM WITH RENEWAL OF I-94 RACEWAY AND FERGUS FALLS RACEWAY; DEVISES UNIQUE ENTRY LEVEL CLASS FORMAT DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 23, 2007) - The ASA has had a long history of racing in the state of Minnesota, and Sauk Cent ... Continue reading

NADA, EPA's Energy Star Program Announce Initiative to Improve Energy Efficiency at Auto Dealerships Nationwide

NADA, EPA's Energy Star Program Announce Initiative to Improve Energy Efficiency at Auto Dealerships Nationwide

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program announced the launch of a joint Energy Stewardship Initiative today to help auto dealers improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations ... Continue reading

Next Phase in Ricardo Collaboration With SAIC

Next Phase in Ricardo Collaboration With SAIC

VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 23 -- Following a highly successful twenty month period of development by Ricardo 2010 Consultants Ltd (a Ricardo subsidiary set up solely for this purpose), both of new products for SAIC Motor Company as well as of a world-class engineering organisation, SAIC is now ready to take ownership ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Preseason Teleconference Jan. 30 at 3 ET

NHRA NEWS: Preseason Teleconference Jan. 30 at 3 ET

Dear NHRA POWERade Series Media, Fourteen-time POWERade Series world champion John Force and four-time champ Tony Schumacher will be made available to media via conference call next Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 3 ET/Noon PT to discuss the upcoming NHRA POWERade Series season in general and the Countdown to the Championship spec ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Explore and Analyze Operations at Toyota Tsusho Corporation

Research and Markets: Explore and Analyze Operations at Toyota Tsusho Corporation

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48983) has announced the addition of Toyota Tsusho Corporation: Corporate Analysis to their offering. This company profile is a premium company information product offering an unmatched depth and breadth of content. It analyzes the strate ... Continue reading

Rhino Off-Road RTV®’s Join Lake Tahoe Adventure’s Backcountry Fleet

Rhino Off-Road RTV®’s Join Lake Tahoe Adventure’s Backcountry Fleet

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 Off- Road RTV®, is pleased to report that Lake Tahoe Adventures, on ... Continue reading

Rocketsports/Tagliani Sebring Testing News

Rocketsports/Tagliani Sebring Testing News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com TAGLIANI HAS A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION IN THE ROCKETSPORTS’ DP01 CHAMP CAR EAST LANSING, Michigan (January 23, 2007) – Despite only running 27 laps around the 1.8-mile short course at Sebring Inte ... Continue reading

TeleflexGFI beats engine emission standards years ahead of schedule

TeleflexGFI beats engine emission standards years ahead of schedule

KITCHENER, Ontario--TeleflexGFI, a business unit of Teleflex Power Systems, announces that two of its engine systems for variable speed applications are certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at levels below its 2010 Large Spark Ignited emission standards, a full three years ahead of schedule. The Telef ... Continue reading

USAC Launches Screenza for Fans

USAC Launches Screenza for Fans

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Volkswagen/Audi of America Certify Arkona Integration

Volkswagen/Audi of America Certify Arkona Integration

SALT LAKE CITY--Arkona Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the leader in on-demand solutions for new car franchise, independent and powersports dealerships, announced today that it has completed certification and has released the dealer management system (DMS) bi-directional integration for Volkswagen and Audi of America. The release of ... Continue reading

ADESA, Inc. Clears FTC Review Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act in Connection with Its Acquisition by Group of Private Equity Funds

ADESA, Inc. Clears FTC Review Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act in Connection with Its Acquisition by Group of Private Equity Funds

CARMEL, Ind.--ADESA, Inc. announced today that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the company’s pending acquisition by a group of private equity funds. The group of private equi ... Continue reading

AGR PR - Andretti Green Announces Executive Assignments

AGR PR - Andretti Green Announces Executive Assignments

ANDRETTI GREEN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENTS AND STAFFING ADDITION INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 24, 2007) - Andretti Green announced today it has made additional changes to the commercial side of its Indianapolis-based racing operation. John Lopes, who joined Andretti Green in 2005 as vice president, has been named chief ... Continue reading

Delo Bike Thunders Into Oklahoma City for Sweepstakes Finale

Delo Bike Thunders Into Oklahoma City for Sweepstakes Finale

SAN RAMON, Calif.--The Delo Bike Sweepstakes culminated today when Jeanette McConnell of Stroud, OK, took delivery of the custom-made 1700cc Delo Bike. The state-of-the-art touring machine was built by Thunder Mountain Motorcycles of Denver, CO and features an eye-catching custom Delo paint job. The prize giveaway took ... Continue reading

HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS AS THEY ARRIVE FOR THE 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS AS THEY ARRIVE FOR THE 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

Southard Motorsports No. 3 Preformed Line Products Lexus Riley CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS AS THEY ARRIVE FOR THE 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA Daytona, FL (Jan. 24, 2007) ­ The cry of "They Made It!" was heard today at Daytona International Speedwa ... Continue reading

JMsolutions Announces Release 4.0 of AAX™

JMsolutions Announces Release 4.0 of AAX™

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--JMsolutions (www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com), a recognized leader in the creation of innovative software systems that yield automotive dealers impressive results, has announced Release 4.0 of its used-vehicle inventory optimization solution -- AAX™. Part of the JMsolutions™ RetailSuite™ of Web-ba ... Continue reading

Leading auto makers select ChannelNet to deploy revolutionary personalized marketing campaign

Leading auto makers select ChannelNet to deploy revolutionary personalized marketing campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Auto Makers Selects ChannelNet to Deploy Personalized Marketing Campaign to Financial Customers Mill Valley, CA, January 18, 2007 -ChannelNet has partnered with two leading auto makers to develop and launch a multichannel marketing solution to enhance the online experience of the auto make ... Continue reading

SAMAX Motorsports Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview (05)

SAMAX Motorsports Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview (05)

Rolex 24 at Daytona 2007 Preview SAMAX Motorsports Ready to Challenge the World's Best at Daytona Wednesday January 24, 2006. - Florida-based SAMAX Motorsports is ready to challenge the world's best drivers and teams this weekend at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the 15-race Grand-American Rolex Sports C ... Continue reading

SkyWave Versa Gateway Enables High Network Reliability to Simplify Remote Asset Control & Monitoring

SkyWave Versa Gateway Enables High Network Reliability to Simplify Remote Asset Control & Monitoring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SkyWave Versa Gateway Enables High Network Reliability to Simplify Remote Asset Control & Monitoring Significantly reduces operating cost OTTAWA, Ontario - January 24, 2007 - SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.skywave.com), the worldwide leader in D+ satellite communications products and services, ... Continue reading

Kubota Grand L40 Sets New Standard for Compact Tractors

Kubota Grand L40 Sets New Standard for Compact Tractors

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) has established a new standard for compact tractors in North America with its introduction of the Grand L40-series. By offering three types of advanced transmissions, powerful Kubota diesel engines and redesigned operator-station features, the Grand L40 enab ... Continue reading

Teradyne Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Teradyne Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

NORTH READING, Mass.--Teradyne, Inc. reported sales of $263 million for the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income in the fourth quarter was $10.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, and $11.6 million or $0.06 per diluted share on a non-GAAP basis. Bookings for the fourth quarter were $287.5 million. For fiscal 2006, sale ... Continue reading

Strategische Unternehmensentscheidung

Strategische Unternehmensentscheidung

MÜNCHEN, Deutschland--Switzerland Disclosure: Mit der Übernahme des US-amerikanischen Softwareherstellers UGS Corp., Plano, Texas, erweitert der Siemens-Bereich Automation and Drives (A&D) sein Produktspektrum der Automatisierungstechnik um industrielle Software für Planung, Design und Simulation im Produk ... Continue reading

Fuel, Fuel, and More Fuel as Doors Open to 2007 Washington Auto Show

Fuel, Fuel, and More Fuel as Doors Open to 2007 Washington Auto Show

By AIADA Staff The 2007 Washington Auto Show opens today to the media with over 700 new cars, trucks minivans and SUVs on display from more than 42 automakers. The theme for this year’s event – “Presenting Advanced Technologies” – mirrors the recent Detroit Show in many ways as alternative fuel ... Continue reading

Toyota Sets Its Sites on Next Generation

Toyota Sets Its Sites on Next Generation

Washington DC January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota, maker of the Camry, the best-selling car in the United States for eight of the past nine years, may be taking note of the cautionary tale set by the now obsolete Oldsmobile Cutlass. Like the Cutlass, the Camry, known for dependability and comfor ... Continue reading

DCX' Zetsche Cautions Against Governmental Interference

DCX' Zetsche Cautions Against Governmental Interference

January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Washington Auto Show Tuesday, DaimlerChrysler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche's speech warned the audience that the goal of greater fuel efficiency could be hampered by government incentives that single out one preferred technological solution. "What we need to avoid in ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Tundra Full-Size Pickup

Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Tundra Full-Size Pickup

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck. Significantly bigger, more capable and more technically advanced in every metric of comparison, the 2007 Tundra is available ... Continue reading

Leading Auto Makers Selects ChannelNet to Deploy Personalized Marketing Campaign to Financial Customers

Leading Auto Makers Selects ChannelNet to Deploy Personalized Marketing Campaign to Financial Customers

MILL VALLEY, Calif.--ChannelNet has partnered with two leading auto makers to develop and launch a multichannel marketing solution to enhance the online experience of the auto makers’ current finance customers. The solution, which took top honors in the 2006 Interactive Media Awards, creates thousands of personali ... Continue reading

AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address

AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address

Alexandria, VA January 24, 2007; American International Automobile Dealers Association President Cody Lusk today issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s State of the Union address: Twenty in 10 Energy Plan, Increase in CAFE Standards President Bush announced a goal of 20% reduction of gas us ... Continue reading

SHIFT_2Nissan Tour Returns to the Road in 2007

SHIFT_2Nissan Tour Returns to the Road in 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan is revving things up in 2007 as it drives in to the remaining North American cities of the SHIFT_2Nissan tour. Music meets the road with performances by national recording artists Jody Raffoul, Jessica Andrews and Jeff Austin Black while their fans get to experience all-new 2007 Nissan vehicles ... Continue reading

Ford Drops Champ Car Sponsorship

Ford Drops Champ Car Sponsorship

DEARBORN, Mich., January 24, 2007 – Ford Motor Company announced today that it would no longer serve as an official sponsor of the Champ Car World Series. Ford had participated in Champ Car and its predecessor, CART, since re-entering open-wheel racing in 1992. “We evaluate all of our racing programs on an an ... Continue reading

Motorists Urged to be Alert for Snow Squalls

Motorists Urged to be Alert for Snow Squalls

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT today reminded motorists to always be alert for sudden snow squalls while traveling in Pennsylvania. According to PennDOT, a blast of artic air predicted to enter Pennsylvania on Thursday will bring rapidly falling temperatures, as well as snow showers and squ ... Continue reading

BMW Named 'Energy Partner of the Year' by EPA

BMW Named 'Energy Partner of the Year' by EPA

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 24 -- Less than two weeks after being named 2006's "Top Plant" by Plant Engineering magazine, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, and partner Durr Systems, Inc., as joint recipients of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) "Energy Partn ... Continue reading

IndyCar Series Sets the Pace in Renewable Fuels

IndyCar Series Sets the Pace in Renewable Fuels

INDIANAPOLIS--In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush called for a significant increase in ethanol production as he outlined steps to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. "It’s in our vital interest to diversify America’s energy supply, and the way forward is through technology,” Pr ... Continue reading

MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHENZHEN

MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHENZHEN

PHOTOS ATTACHED FROM GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT MANHEIM'S NEW OPERATING LOCATION IN SHENZHEN, CHINA, ON JAN. 18, 2007. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss January 24, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHENZHEN Second Operating Location Opens in China ATLA ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: NHRA POWERADE SERIES TO BE SHOWCASED WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD IN 2007

NHRA NEWS: NHRA POWERADE SERIES TO BE SHOWCASED WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD IN 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NHRA POWERADE SERIES TO BE SHOWCASED WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS OF ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2 HD IN 2007 Debut of NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil Sunday morning on ESPN2; The sport's first ... Continue reading

Synergy Racing, Michael Avenatti Porsche to Promote Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps During 2007 KONI Challenge Series

Synergy Racing, Michael Avenatti Porsche to Promote Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps During 2007 KONI Challenge Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Synergy Racing and driver Michael Avenatti of Los Angeles, Calif. unveiled the racing livery of the No. 71 Porsche 997 featuring Camp Boggy Creek and other Hole in the Wall Camps at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. In place of a traditional sponsor, Avenatti chose to campaign the No. 71 ... Continue reading

Arrive Alive Technologies to Develop World's First Passive Ignition Interlock System to Eliminate Drunk Driving

Arrive Alive Technologies to Develop World's First Passive Ignition Interlock System to Eliminate Drunk Driving

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Arrive Alive Technologies (www.arrivealivetech.com) announced today its intent to produce and market the world’s first Passive Ignition Interlock System specifically designed to prevent individuals from operating private or commercial motorized vehicles (automobiles, trucks, boats, airplanes ... Continue reading

Office Depot Inks Sponsorship Extension as the “Official Office Products Partner” of NASCAR

Office Depot Inks Sponsorship Extension as the “Official Office Products Partner” of NASCAR

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--Office Depot , a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that it has extended its sponsorship of NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) as the sport’s Official Office Products Partner. Office Depot’s exclusive relationship with NASCAR began in 200 ... Continue reading

Lancaster Colony to Webcast 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Conference Call

Lancaster Colony to Webcast 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that second quarter fiscal year 2007 results will be released on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, prior to the opening of the market, and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 am ET. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. T ... Continue reading

Networkcar Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for Wireless Emissions Monitoring

Networkcar Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for Wireless Emissions Monitoring

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, announced today that it has received a 2006 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in the field of automotive emissions monitoring. Networkcar received this award in recognition of its outstanding remote smog check te ... Continue reading

Jeg Coughlin to compete in Pro Stock and Super Stock in Pomona (NHRA)

Jeg Coughlin to compete in Pro Stock and Super Stock in Pomona (NHRA)

Jeg Coughlin to compete in Pro Stock and Super Stock in Pomona DELAWARE, Ohio (January 24, 2007) - While his main focus remains the pursuit of the 2007 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock championship, Jeg Coughlin will also remain active in NHRA’s sportsman classes when the new season opens at the Winternationals i ... Continue reading

CarMax Celebrates Sale of Two Millionth Car

CarMax Celebrates Sale of Two Millionth Car

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 24 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the sale of its two millionth car. CarMax pioneered the used car superstore concept by introducing consumers to its no-hassle, no-haggle car buying experience in September 1993 at its first store in Richmond, Virginia. T ... Continue reading

XPEL Headlight Products a Requirement for All GT Series Race Car Entries

XPEL Headlight Products a Requirement for All GT Series Race Car Entries

SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today that in conjunction with Synergy Racing (www.synergyracing.com), it will be providing the exclusive headlight protection covers for the entire Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve GT field in the upcoming Rolex 24 Hour at Dayt ... Continue reading

Flexcar; A Convenient Solution to an Inconvenient Truth

Flexcar; A Convenient Solution to an Inconvenient Truth

WASHINGTON--While Congress debates the future policy solutions to climate change, members of Flexcar, the popular national car-sharing program, are making a positive impact in real time. In the last year, Flexcar members reduced vehicle miles traveled by 40 percent while driving environmentally friendly hybrids and oth ... Continue reading

North American Brake Systems Market about to Experience an Upswing as New Technologies Come to the Fore

North American Brake Systems Market about to Experience an Upswing as New Technologies Come to the Fore

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49043) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: North American OE Brake Systems Markets to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled 'North American Original Equipment Brake Systems Markets' provi ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Results

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Results

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales grew to $228.1 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to $195.3 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased to $8.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, including $0.02 per diluted sh ... Continue reading

Dividend Capital Realty Income Allocation Fund to Host Quarterly Conference Call

Dividend Capital Realty Income Allocation Fund to Host Quarterly Conference Call

DENVER--Dividend Capital Realty Income Allocation Fund, a closed-end investment management company , announced today that it will be hosting a public quarterly conference call at 4:15 EST on February 1, 2007. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 877.313.6462 and referencing Dividend Capital ID # 6607205. Divi ... Continue reading

K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call

K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 24 -- K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. will release the results of its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006 on Thursday, February 15, 2007. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, Kenneth M. Schwartz, K & F's president and chief executive officer invites members of the investment community t ... Continue reading

LoJack Releases Results of First Annual Motorcycle Theft Study

LoJack Releases Results of First Annual Motorcycle Theft Study

LoJack-Equipped Recoveries Enabled Police to Discover 76 Theft Rings and Recover More Than $4.9 Million in Stolen Assets WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 24 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced the results of its first annual Motorcycle Theft Study ... Continue reading

Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Fourth Quarter Conference Call on February 14

Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Fourth Quarter Conference Call on February 14

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 24 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2006 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Drew Industries a ... Continue reading

The Land Rover Range Rover Awarded Third Consecutive Automotive Loyalty Award by Polk

The Land Rover Range Rover Awarded Third Consecutive Automotive Loyalty Award by Polk

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Land Rover was honored by R. L. Polk & Co. during its eleventh annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards ceremony at the 2007 Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI. Range Rover won the Prestige SUV category for the third consecutive year. "We are elated that our customers are loyal to th ... Continue reading

Mini-box.com Introduces Low Cost Car PC

Mini-box.com Introduces Low Cost Car PC

FREMONT, Calif.--Mini-box.com, a subsidiary of Ituner Networks Corp., today announced it has launched the VoomPC-2™ family of low power, high performance car PCs. Based on the small form factor Mini-ITX platform and with an integrated battery management unit, the VoomPC family is ideally suited for navigation, pro ... Continue reading

Automotive Environment Analyst - GM Daewoo to Introduce Hybrid Car in Late 2007

Automotive Environment Analyst - GM Daewoo to Introduce Hybrid Car in Late 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49004) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst – December 2006 to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive ... Continue reading

Shinano Kenshi Corporation Retains Underwood Sales Corporation as Representative across Six-State Area in New England

Shinano Kenshi Corporation Retains Underwood Sales Corporation as Representative across Six-State Area in New England

LOS ANGELES--Shinano Kenshi Corporation (SKC-U.S.), a leading Los Angeles, CA-based manufacturer of electronic motors for the automotive, medical, office, and computer peripheral markets, has announced the retention of Underwood Sales Corporation as exclusive representatives for SKC products throughout a six-state regi ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend

Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.33 per common share. The dividend is payable March 30, 2007 to shareholders of record March 16, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading

Tire Factory Chooses JunctionISS and Microsoft DynamicsAX

Tire Factory Chooses JunctionISS and Microsoft DynamicsAX

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Junction Solutions today announced that Tire Factory, a leading tire and custom wheel retailer and distributor, has selected JunctionISS for its point-of-sale solution across its 180 stores across the western United States. JunctionISS will be integrated to Microsoft DynamicsAX in order to provide a ... Continue reading

LIOS DTS-Systemsin Norjan jakelun suorittaa Aventi Technology AS

LIOS DTS-Systemsin Norjan jakelun suorittaa Aventi Technology AS

KÖLN, Saksa, January 24 -- LIOS Technology, joka on yksi maailman johtavista liikenne- ja teollisuusalan turvallisuustekniikan valmistajista ja toimittajista ja jonka pääkonttori sijaitsee Saksassa, Kölnissä, ilmoittaa, että se on solminut sopimuksen norjalaisen Aventi Technology AS:n kanssa LIOS Technologiesin j ... Continue reading

LIOS DTS-Systems skal distribueres i Norge af Aventi Technology AS

LIOS DTS-Systems skal distribueres i Norge af Aventi Technology AS

COLOGNE, Tyskland, January 24 -- LIOS Technology, en af verdens førende producenter og udbydere af sikkerhedsteknologi til trafik- og industrisektoren, baseret i Cologne, Tyskland, glaeder sig over at kunne annoncere, at de har underskrevet en kontrakt med Aventi Technology AS, Norge, med det formål at distribuere LI ... Continue reading

Volvo: Mack Launches New Truck in Construction Segment

Volvo: Mack Launches New Truck in Construction Segment

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvo’s (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Mack Trucks, Inc is launching a new truck model in the construction segment, the TerraPro™ Cabover. Mack holds a leading position in the US as a supplier of trucks in this segment. The model is a further development of Mack’s popular MR ser ... Continue reading

Harris Interactive: U.S. Drivers Want Ethanol

Harris Interactive: U.S. Drivers Want Ethanol

AUSTIN, Texas--A survey of more than 2,500 drivers across the United States revealed that a majority of drivers (95%) who currently do not use biofuels could be encouraged to make the switch from conventional gasoline. The survey, commissioned by Pavilion Technologies and conducted by Harris Interactive, uncovers drive ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Builds First Fuel Cell-powered Fire Fighter Vehicle

DaimlerChrysler Builds First Fuel Cell-powered Fire Fighter Vehicle

- Zero-emissions fire protection in Sacramento - DaimlerChrysler has the largest fleet of fuel cell vehicles in the world -- more than 100 - DaimlerChrysler works with emergency services to prove fuel cell technology - More than $1 billion invested in fuel cell technology and almost 2 million miles logged -- more than ... Continue reading

RM Auctions Sets Records in Arizona - Results

RM Auctions Sets Records in Arizona - Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE____________________________________________ Contact: Pat Cole/Kim Milman JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 pcole@jmprpublicrelations.com NEW MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION RECORDS SET FOR HISTORIC CLASSICS AT RM AUCTION'S ARIZONA BILTMORE EVENT RM Auctions' Sets New Sales Records For Most Valuable Duesenb ... Continue reading

'Pursuit of Happyness' Becomes New Reality for Chris Gardner as He Drives Away in a New Lamborghini LP 640

'Pursuit of Happyness' Becomes New Reality for Chris Gardner as He Drives Away in a New Lamborghini LP 640

- Beyond Oprah, Beyond Will Smith - Nora and Sossi Have Stolen the Show - SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Since the all-new movie "Pursuit of Happyness" starring Will Smith, hit the big screen in late 2006, its star, Chris Gardner, has been one of the most sought after guest speakers in the Country. On Wednesday, January ... Continue reading

Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel

Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel

* All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy * Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Let the diesel duels begin. Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup truc ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche Urges Americans to Re-Think Diesel: Next Generation Clean Diesel BLUETEC Reduces Fuel Consumption, Improves Emissions

DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche Urges Americans to Re-Think Diesel: Next Generation Clean Diesel BLUETEC Reduces Fuel Consumption, Improves Emissions

- Encourages U.S. policymakers to provide consumers with equal incentives on fuel-saving technologies - Outlines Company's commitment in all areas of alternative fuel technologies - Unveils 2007 Dodge Ram first pick up truck to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states, three years before deadline ... Continue reading

Marathon Extends Sponsorship of the Petty Enterprises #45 NASCAR Team

Marathon Extends Sponsorship of the Petty Enterprises #45 NASCAR Team

FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Marathon Oil Corporation , through its wholly owned subsidiary, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, (MPC) today announced that the Company has signed a two-year contract with Petty Enterprises LLC. The contract, covering the 2007 and 2008 NASCAR racing seasons, sponsors the #45 Marathon American S ... Continue reading

ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System

ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System

Electric car technology maximizes performance and safety of lithium batteries, delivering up to five times the range of lead-acid SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a sophisticated new lithium battery management sy ... Continue reading

Competitive Enterprise Institute: Bush Energy Policy Fails Taxpayers and Consumers

Competitive Enterprise Institute: Bush Energy Policy Fails Taxpayers and Consumers

Huge Expansion of Corporate Welfare State WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As President Bush prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union address to members of Congress and the American people, advance details of his plans for energy policy constitute a profound failure to advance the goals of afford ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Washington Auto Show

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Washington Auto Show

All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Washington Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including ... Continue reading

BIO Says, President's Major Biofuels, Climate Change Initiatives Are Game-Changing Solutions

BIO Says, President's Major Biofuels, Climate Change Initiatives Are Game-Changing Solutions

WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Bush’s far-reaching initiatives to catapult the U.S. biofuels industry into the next level of commercial development, to address climate change from transportation sources and to increase energy security. BIO Executive Vice Preside ... Continue reading

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