Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for January
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, reports sales in the United States of 7,819 units for January, representing a 12 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Overall, Volvo sales for North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 8,628 units, which is ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2007 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 27,721 units for the month of January. Sales were down 8 percent from Hyundai's record January sales in 2006. The all-new 2007 Santa Fe and Accent showed strong gains over the previous year, posting 89 percent and 80 percent increases res ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January 2007 Sales
Light Truck Sales Set New January Record TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Propelled by sales of the all-new 2007 MDX luxury performance SUV, Acura sold a January record of 5,951 light trucks, up 48.7 percent versus last year, the division announced today. The previous record of 4,165 was set in January 2004. Overall, Acura ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record January 2007 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best January sales ever of 22,524 units, a 24.4-percent increase over the same period in 2006. The Sedona was the leading seller at 6,947 units, a 26.7-percent increase over the same period last year. The all-new Rondo continued its impressive ramp- ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 82,644 units in January, up 4.5 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.3 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 6.8 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS January sales for Nissa ... Continue reading
AT&T Named Presenting Sponsor of SCCA National Championship Runoffs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy HPT Media Relations AT&T Named Presenting Sponsor of SCCA National Championship Runoffs TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 1, 2007) - Heartland Park Topeka owner Raymond Irwin announced today that AT&T will be the presenting sponsor of the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs(r). "AT&T has been a long ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2006 financial results before the market opens on February 15, 2007. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 4th Quarter and YTD 2006 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 1 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced unaudited results for the fourth quarter and year 2006. 4th Quarter Year 2006 2005 % 2006 20 ... Continue reading
Canadian Club Testing Report, Daytona International Speedway
Canadian Club Testing Report Daytona Open Test, Daytona International Speedway Driver: Dario Franchitti Car: #27 Canadian Club Dallara/Honda/Firestone Dario Franchitti Jan. 31 Dario Franchitti Feb. 1 Position 4th Position 7th Speed 135.134 mph Speed 133.495 mph Time 1:12.4613 sec Time 1:13.3508 sec Laps 58 Laps 25 Indy ... Continue reading
Cytec Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 of $83.4 million or $1.70 per diluted share on net sales of $794 million. Included in the quarter are several special items as outlined further in this release. Excluding these special items, net earnings were $37.4 m ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Completes Curomax Acquisition
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 1 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Curomax Corporation. Curomax, based in Toronto, Ontario, is a leading online financing portal in Canada. "We are excited about this opportunity to combine the strengths of DealerAccess and Curomax to prov ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Continues Acquisition Strategy in 2007
Company acquires Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Seattle and Portland TULSA, Okla., Feb. 1 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. kicks its acquisition strategy into high gear in 2007 with the purchase of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor Announces
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. today announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2006. Highlights for the quarter and full-year include: Net sales of $1.62 billion for the fourth quarter 2006; Full–year 2006 net sales of $6.36 billion; Fourth quarter 2006 EBITDA of $401 ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth of 19% to $14.5 Million
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 reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2006. For the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2006, Iteris ... Continue reading
Microsoft Jumps to No. 1 in National Corporate Reputation Survey
Johnson & Johnson is No. 2 and 3M ranks No. 3, according to the Annual RQ 2006 by Harris Interactive ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 1 -- The Annual RQ 2006 study conducted by Harris Interactive(R) measures the corporate reputations of the most visible companies in the United States. According to this year's Annual RQ(SM) survey ... Continue reading
News Advisory: Senior Administration Officials to Discuss Climate Change Science and Technology
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 "_ _" *Senior Administration Officials to Discuss Climate Change Science and Technology* News Media Contact: Jennifer Wood, EPA, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov; Megan Barnett, DOE, (202) 586-4940; Kent Laborde, NOAA, (202) 482-6090 (Washington, D.C ... Continue reading
Passen Named Technical Director for SCCA Pro Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Passen Named Technical Director for SCCA Pro Racing TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 1, 2007) - SCCA Pro Racing announced today that Shawn Passen has been appointed Technical Director for SCCA Pro Racing. Passen has served as Technical Manager for SPEED Touring Car since 2003 and will continue this function in ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PMFI) -- today announced a strategic partnership with Arrow Electronics and Future Electronics to help companies reduce their inventories while improving flexibility and lead-time to deliver quality products to their customers. "The problem facin ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year 2006 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 553-5275 International, please ca ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best January Sales Ever
MBUSA Sells 17,069 Units, an Increase of 37 Percent Over Last January MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Coming off its thirteenth year of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 17,069 new vehicles for January 2007, up 36.9 percent from last January making this the best January sales in t ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2007 Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Sets Sights on 2007 Season and Life After The Rolex 24 Former Star Mazda Champion and 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year, Guy Cosmo, had his 24 Hour effort cut short by mechanical gremlins at this year's Grand-Am Series Rolex 24 at ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Assists College Grads with Purchasing or Leasing a VW
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it will continue to offer the College Graduate Program in partnership with Volkswagen Credit. Under this program, no leasing security deposit is required and Volkswagen pays for the first month's payment, up to $800, on Volkswagen vehicles ... Continue reading
Autoland Awards $15,000 Grand Prize to Long-Time SESLOC Credit Union Member
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Autoland (http://www.autoland.com), the nation’s oldest and most successful Credit Union auto-buying service, has awarded a $15,000 sweepstakes grand prize to Betty Schoepf of San Luis Obispo, Calif., a member of the School Employees of San Luis Obispo County (SESLOC) Federal Credit Union. Betty ... Continue reading
Nissan Previews 2008 Titan Long Wheelbase, Pathfinder V8 and Enhanced Armada
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today previewed the new 2008 Nissan Titan full-size pickup, Pathfinder mid-size SUV and Armada full-size SUV at a press conference at the Nissan Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, Mich. prior to their public debut at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Fe ... Continue reading
Bosch Group 2006 Sales Grow 5% to $54.9 Billion Long-Term Strategy Paying Off for the Company
- Strong growth in Asia and both Consumer Goods and Building Technology and Industrial Technology Business Sectors - R&D expenditure remains high - Global headcount increases to almost 260,000 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- The Bosch Group today announced that it reached its growth target for 2006 by achieving sale ... Continue reading
Suzuki January 2007 Sales All-Time Sales Record for January
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,179 units in January â an increase of 13 percent over January of 2006 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record follows a record-setting 2006, when ASMC enjoyed automobile sales of 100,990 vehicles f ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January 2007 Sales
-- Legacy sales up 10 percent; Impreza sales up five percent -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 12,074 total units. Both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Consolidates IT Infrastructure With Riverbed Steelhead Appliances
SAN FRANCISCO--Riverbed Technology, Inc. , the performance leader in wide-area data services (WDS), today announced that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has deployed Riverbed’s Steelhead® appliances. The company has designed and is deploying a centralized file server environment that supports four offices and over 5,0 ... Continue reading
Old Dominion Freight Line Earns $0.48 Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2006
THOMASVILLE, N.C.--Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2006. For the quarter, revenue was $319.4 million, an increase of 12.0% from $285.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2005. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 rose 21.5 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49657) has announced the addition of Global Automotive MCU Industry Report, 2006-2007 to their offering. As the most attractive sector of the electronic industry, automotive electronics is far superior to others no matter in prospect, sta ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Completes Sale of European Segment
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its European Material Handling Segment businesses to UK-based LINPAC Materials Handling (LMH). Myers Industriesâ European Segment is comprised of the Allibert-Buckhorn⢠and raaco® brands, which are ma ... Continue reading
Most Manufacturers Spent Less on Incentives, Except on Large Cars
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,276 per vehicle sold in January 2007, down $96, or four percent, from December 2006, and down $149, or six percent, from January 2006. Edmunds. ... Continue reading
New Severe Gear 75W-110 Synthetic Gear Lube from AMSOIL
SUPERIOR, Wis.--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has announced the addition of 75W-110 Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lube to its strong line of AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic Gear Lubes. AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lubes feature an exclusive blend of high viscosity, shear stable synthetic base oils and an ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on ESPN2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO BE FEATURED EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2 HD IN 2007 GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2007) - NHRA announced that ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will continue to air 16 one-hour shows w ... Continue reading
Tundra Prove It! Lets Consumers Test the All-New 2007 Toyota Tundra in 350 Markets
Tour Lets Drivers Discover Truck in Person, While 'Proving' Its Top-of-the-Line Capabilities TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today it will launch "Tundra Prove It!", a national tour designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to experience the all-new 2007 Toy ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Achieves Record Year
NEWTON, N.C., Feb. 1 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that 2006 saw revenue and profit records fall as the company experienced its best year ever. Although they are currently in the process of conducting their annual audit, preliminary figures show that the company made $2.1 ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Disappointed With Union Vote
YORK, Pa., Feb. 1 -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company expressed disappointment at the union vote yesterday that rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement for employees and authorized a strike at its final assembly operations in York, Pa. A strike at the facility is expected to occur as early as 12:01 a.m. Fe ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive To Announce New Car and Truck Awards at 2007 Chicago Auto Show
Most Significant New Vehicle Introductions To Be Honored At Nation's Largest Consumer Auto Show LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Feb. 1 -- For the second consecutive year, Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source for new and used car reviews, will unveil its annual selections for the Most Significant New Car and Truck Int ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49674) announces the addition of Frost & Sullivanâs new report Strategic Analysis of New Entrants in the European Aftermarket for Portable Navigation Devices to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Strategi ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports January 2007 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced January sales of 2,984 in the United States compared to last year's record-setting January of 3,232, representing a decline of 8 percent. After taking the w ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports 13 Percent January Sales Increase for Canada
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced January sales of 119 new cars compared to sales of 105 for the same period last year. This represents a double digit increase of 13 percent for the month. D ... Continue reading
KBB New-Car Leads Now Available to All Nissan and Infiniti Dealers
Nissan North America Joins Kelley Blue Book's BuyerConnect(TM) Program IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, announces Nissan North America (NNA) as the newest auto manufacturer to join BuyerConnect(TM), the company's innovative new-car lead ... Continue reading
Audi of America, Inc. Reports Record Sales for January
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Audi of America today reported strong January sales results. Sales totaled 6,399 vehicles, a 5.2% increase over the previous year, and the best January in the company's history. January marked the 10th month of the past 12 when Audi sold more vehicles than the previous year. Johan de Nyss ... Continue reading
MDOT Announces 200th MichiVan Vanpool in Michigan
TROY, Mich., Feb. 1 -- On Monday, February 5, the MichiVan Vanpool Program will deliver its 200th operating commuter van in Michigan. The program has been growing steadily since 1980, when the Michigan Department of Transportation first partnered with VPSI, Inc. to offer MichiVan commuter vanpools throughout the state. ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Selects New Financial Services President
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today the selection of Saiyid (Sy) T. Naqvi as President of Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS). Mr. Naqvi assumes the post effective today. Mr. Naqvi, 57, joins HDFS from DeepGreen Financial, Inc., an online home equity lender, where he was President and ... Continue reading
Machinists Slam Harley 'Betrayal'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 2,700 Machinists union members at Harley-Davidson in York, PA, were forced out of their workplace today after voting to reject a contract that union leaders called a betrayal to workers at the iconic company. "Harley-Davidson has no business behaving like they're ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 3 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for January 2007
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 156,308 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for January 2007 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,069 Vehicles a 37 Percent Increase for January 2007 NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 173,377 passenger vehicles ... Continue reading
TBC Corporation Adds Two New Directors to its Board
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 1 -- TBC Corporation, a leading marketer and retailer of automotive replacement tires in the U.S., announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors following the company's regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The new directors are two long serving TBC executives, Ken Dick, Pr ... Continue reading
BIO Announces Speakers for 2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the keynote speakers for the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. Plenary speakers will examine both the next-generation scientific breakthroughs and the public-private investment policies needed to make large-scale produ ... Continue reading
Consolidated Buying Company Names Ryba to Head Automotive Group
WESTMONT, Ill.--Jonathon Lanphier, President and CEO of Consolidated Buying Company, LLC (CBC) has announced that Greg Ryba will assume the position of Vice President of the Automotive Group. âAs the General Operations Manager for the Southwest Division of Ford Motor Company, Greg brings more than 17 years of expe ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables and Natural Selection Farms have formed a new partnership ushering in a new phase in Washington Stateâs alternative fuels industry. Imperium Renewables, one of the nationâs largest biodiesel producers, will be utilizing canola grown at Natural Selection Farms in Sunnyside, Washing ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
Global consolidated net sales rise 14.7 percent TOKYO, Feb. 1 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006: - Consolidated net sales totaled 927.9 billion yen (US$7.8 billion), a 14.7 percent increase from the previous year. - Operating income totaled 89.1 bill ... Continue reading
Toyota Goes Local, Gets Back to Basics to Market the All-New Tundra
DETROIT, Feb. 1 -- Toyota will support the launch of its all-new full-size pickup truck, the Tundra, with a grassroots marketing campaign designed to win over the most loyal vehicle owners in the U.S. To help meet this challenge, Toyota is going local and getting down to basics with a focus on product demonstrations an ... Continue reading
And They're Off...Chance to Win a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and Tickets To Kentucky Derby
Chrysler Brand Announces the "Sebring Hats Off to the Derby" National Design Competition Chance to Win an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and weekend trip including tickets to the 133rd Kentucky Derby Hats to be inspired by the elegant design and exhilarating performance of the all-new Chrysler Sebring Conver ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Drives Ahead with Battery Applications for Advanced Automotives
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Advances in lithium-ion battery technology over the past few years, and a shift in the mindset of auto manufacturers, have made hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) a viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered automotives for th ... Continue reading
2007 Audi A4 Convertible Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet Fabric-top convertibles are not usually known as all-weather vehicles. Yes, they're great for fun in the sun, and can shield occupants from a little rain, but once it gets cold it's time to park for the winter and switch to another vehicle. Right? Not so with ... Continue reading
Flood Cars Are on the Move! Carfax Study Confirms Consumer Warnings
CENTREVILLE, Va.--A new study by Carfax shows that waves of flood damaged cars are washing up in areas all across the country. Over the last five years, the number of waterlogged wrecks revealed by Carfax Vehicle History Reports has doubled nationwide. Furthermore, massive increases have occurred in numerous states. In ... Continue reading
Accessories by Lutz & Patmos, Hable Construction and Sigerson Morrison AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has teamed up with designers Lutz & Patmos, Hable Construction and Sigerson Morrison to create a unique and exciting line of lifestyle accessories designed exclusively for the new Volkswage ... Continue reading
First Seat Raises the Standards for Child Car-Seat Safety
MONTEREY, Calif., Jan. 31 -- First Seat, LLC announces the design of a passive child car-seat safety system that will significantly raise the standards for child car seats. First Seat applies innovative technology to more effectively deal with frontal impact, and focuses on side impact safety, for which there currently ... Continue reading
Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Coming To Toronto
Award Winning Custom American Muscle Cars Featured at the 2007 Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Wednesday, January 31, 2007 (Toronto) â From a 1951 Mercury to a 1969 Camaro, the feature cars at the 2007 Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show are sure to capture both the eye and the imagination. The h ... Continue reading
Mazda Dealers Raise $10,000 for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mazda's Northeast Region to Give Away New CX-7 Crossover SUV to One Lucky Winner at the Philadelphia International Auto Show PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31 -- Thirteen Philadelphia-area Mazda dealers will present a check in the amount of $10,000 to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) on Saturday, February 10, 2007, at 4: ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Phoenix Motorcars to Exhibit All-Electric SUT at Faster Freight - Cleaner Air Conference and Expo ONTARIO, Calif. ââ¬â February 1, 2007 ââ¬â Phoenix Motorcars, a manufacturer of battery-electric, freeway-speed fleet vehicles, will showcase a new zero-emission, all-electric, ... Continue reading
Polk Acquires AIC(R) Price and Specification Business from Autobytel
Industry-leading data strengthens Polk's global offering, Autobytel Internet strategy SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Autobytel Inc. and R. L. Polk & Co. today announced Polk has purchased Automotive Information Center (AIC)(R), the price and specification business of Autobytel. Through this acquisition, Polk will strengt ... Continue reading
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