mPhase Technologies Issues Video to Explain Its Ultra-Sensitive Magnetometer Technology
LITTLE FALLS, N.J.--mPhase Technologies (OTC:XDSL) (www.mphasetech.com) today with this news release is releasing a video demonstration of its ultra-sensitive sensor magnetometer. The video is also accessible through the mPhase Technologies home page on the internet. The video premiered at 5 p.m. today on the popular Y ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces AutoPark Product Available at Walgreens
IRVINE, Calif. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Daytonabrands, Inc. (OTC:DYTB), a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home, announced today Walgreens stores has its AutoPark in its product plan-o-gram as standard stock keeping unit. The company is currently fulfilling the balance of a ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Acadia SLT-1 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 267 hp @ 6600 rpm/247 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.1 x 78.9 x 72.6 in. Tires: P255/65R18 Cargo volume: 117.0 cu. ft. Economy: 17 mpg city/24 m ... Continue reading
STEN Corporation Files Registration Statement for Subordinated Notes
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 23 -- STEN Corporation announced the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of up to $25 million of renewable unsecured subordinated notes with maturities from three months to ten years. Among other purposes, the Company intends to use the net proce ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that the initial purchasers in the company's previously announced private offering of $175 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00 percent convertible senior unsecured notes due 2027 have exercised in full their option to acquire up to $25 million additional ... Continue reading
Nissan, Renault, Mahindra to Build Plant
Chennai India February 23, 2007; Kae Inoue and Anand Krishnamoorthy writing for Bloomberg reported that Nissan Motor Co., Japan's third- biggest automaker, will join Renault SA and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s venture to build cars in India, two people familiar with the plan said. The three automakers will make an announ ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group: Details of Separation Packages to be made to Salaried Employees
As part of the Chrysler Group Recovery and Transformation Plan, the company has targeted the reduction of 2,000 salaried positions by 2008. The Chrysler Group intends to reach that target through attrition and special programs. The special programs include the following separation incentive and early retirement package ... Continue reading
ANNUAL AUTORAMA SHOW COMING TO DETROIT March Hot Rod and Custom Car Show is for Gear Heads By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Did you think that Mater and Lightning McQueen from the Pixar movie Cars were just cartoon characters with no flesh and blood . . . I mean sheet metal and oil? Well, you may be int ... Continue reading
AUDI Q7 OFF TO CHICAGO No Slippinâ, No Slidinâ, Just Confident Glidenâ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Itâs often a disappointment to have a competent all-wheel-driver for a test car on a week when there are no adverse conditions with which to have some fun or time to find off-road ... Continue reading
Ferro Elects Perry W. Premdas to Board of Directors
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation announced today that it has elected Perry W. Premdas to its Board of Directors. Subject to formal confirmation of his âindependenceâ under the Boardâs independence guidelines, the Board also appointed Mr. Premdas to serve on its audit and finance committees. The election incr ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Basketball fans attending the Greater Cleveland Auto Show can stop by the Auto Mart booth located by the West Entrance of the International Exposition Center to register to win two (2) tickets to the Mid American Conference (MAC) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Games to be held at Quicken Loans ... Continue reading
Detroit Wants Helping Hand from Washington
Washington DC February 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that domestic auto makers and the United Auto Workers have joined together to call for greater support from the White House. The two groups, which normally oppose one another over labor issues, agree that the U.S. government should provide them with more as ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Senior Leadership Shakeup
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan today announced a change to its senior leadership team in North America. Jim Morton, Vice Chairman for Nissan North America, has decided to retire, effective April 1, 2007. He will continue to serve the company as Senior Advisor for Government Affairs on a contract basis. Scott Becker, Vice Pre ... Continue reading
BAE Industries Implements QStrat's QLM Sourcing for Supplier Management
QStrat improves supply chain communications at automotive supplier MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 23 -- QStrat, Inc., a leading provider of costing, quoting, and sourcing solutions for manufacturers has successfully implemented QLM Sourcing at BAE Industries in Auburn Hills, Mich. "QLM Sourcing dramatically improves commun ... Continue reading
Honda, BMW Are Most Requested at Leases
Washington DC February 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automobile Web site LeaseCompare.com announced Thursday that Honda and BMW are the top requested lease vehicles. Those makes combined to have nine of the 20 units listed as top new- and used-vehicle lease requests. Auto Remarketer reports that for used ... Continue reading
Energizer(R) e(2)(R) Lithium(R) Partners with Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates
Reed Sorenson to Pilot Energizer e(2) Lithium Car in AutoClub 500 This Sunday ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23 -- This Sunday, February 25, Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (TCGRFS) driver Reed Sorenson is set to pilot the limited edition No. 41 Energizer(R) e(2)(R) Lithium(R) car during this year's AutoClub 500 at the ... Continue reading
Advertising Pushes AutoTrader.com Site Stats to New Highs
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, set new site records Sunday night following advertising placements with the NBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas. The site experienced lifts in traffic, page views and sessions, breaking highs set only a few weeks ago. Page views for the day totaled more than 17 m ... Continue reading
Busy Racing Season Ahead For Michael Simko
2007 Equals Busy Racing Season For Michael Simko CLARKSTON, Michigan (Friday, February 23, 2007) - - Auburn Racing officially announced today the addition of the ASA (American Speed Association) Late Model Challenge Series to their schedule this season with veteran racecar driver Michael Simko at the helm. They will al ... Continue reading
Bryant Park Sets the Stage for Teams Working to Solve Super-Size "Snowdoku(TM)" Puzzle Made of Snow
What: The Chrysler brand is heating up the sudoku craze in the Big Apple by transforming the traditionally solitary game of sudoku into a high-energy, must-see outdoor sporting event called "Chrysler Aspen Snowdoku(TM) Challenge." Teams of up to eight sudoku puzzle players will be invited to New York City on Tuesday, F ... Continue reading
Bush Touts Ethanol as a Fuel of the Future
Washington DC February 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush visited Novozymes in Franklinton, N.C. on Thursday to tout his "20 in 10" proposal to reduce gasoline usage by 20 percent over the next decade. He toured labs, posed for pictures with workers, and led a panel discussion with scientists a ... Continue reading
World Premiere for All-New Kia Ex cee'd Cabrio Concept
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 World premiere for all-new Kia ex_cee'd cabrio concept (SEOUL) February 23, 2007 -- Kia's exciting all-new ex_cee'd cabrio concept car will make ... Continue reading
Volvo: Press Release From Volvo's Election Committee
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--In advance of AB Volvoâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) Annual General Meeting on April 4, 2007, Volvoâs Election Committee has decided to propose that Peter Bijur, Per-Olof Eriksson, Tom Hedelius, Leif Johansson, Philippe Klein, Louis Schweitzer, Ying Yeh and Finn Johnsson (Chairman) be re-electe ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports 2006 Fourth Quarter & Full Year Results
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today reports results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Performance highlights from continuing operations include: Net sales from continuing operations increased 2 percent to a fourth quarter record of $194.3 million. For the year, net sales increased 6 percent ... Continue reading
Izmocars Acquires Carsite From PowerOne Media
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23 -- Izmocars and PowerOne Media jointly announced today that izmocars has purchased Carsite from PowerOne Media. The acquisition was an all cash deal for the assets of the automotive portal business of PowerOne Media, Carsite.com. The amount was not disclosed. PowerOne Media was a leading provider ... Continue reading
Ferro Schedules Conference Call for 2006 Financial Results
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation announced today it will conduct a conference call on Friday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the year ended December 31, 2006. Participants from Ferro will include Chairman, President and CEO James Kirsch, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sallie ... Continue reading
Andre B. Lacy Announces Retirement from FinishMaster, Inc.
INDIANAPOLIS--Andre B. Lacy, age 67, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST), retired December 31, 2006. He will continue to serve as Chairman Emeritus for FinishMaster and as Chairman of LDI, Ltd., the company that owns a majority interest in the publicly traded FinishMaster. â ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Cleveland Auto Show
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-packed 2007 Product Line CLEVELAND, Feb. 23 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including t ... Continue reading
Automakers Applaud President Bush's Commitment to Alternative Fuels
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automobile manufacturers today commended President Bush for continuing to encourage the development of alternative fuel automobiles and alternative fuels. Currently manufacturers are offering 60 models of alternative fuel automobiles including ethanol- capable E-85, hybrid ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Awarded $878 Million Contract For Heavy Tactical Vehicles
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE:OSK] announced today that the Company has been awarded an $878 million contract by the U.S. Armyâs Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). The contract enables Oshkosh Truck to continue producing the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) that is currently in ... Continue reading
Honda Tuner Challenge to Debut in 2007 ProSolo Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Honda Tuner Challenge to Debut in 2007 ProSolo Season TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 22, 2007) - Sports Car Club of America and American Honda are pleased to announce the creation of a new Tire Rack (r) SCCA ProSolo program for Honda owners. In addition to Honda's contingency support, the manufacturer will sp ... Continue reading
World's first fuel-cell-powered hired-car service begins
TOKYO (Feb. 20, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., yesterday delivered to Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu Ltd. the latest version X-TRAIL fuel-cell vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells to be used as part of their chauffer-driven hired-car fleet. This is the first time that a fuel-cell vehicle has been made available for hired-car s ... Continue reading
Gasoline-electric Hybrid Technology Gains Momentum At Fords
Gasoline-electric hybrid technology continues to gain momentum and Ford Motor Company researchers are working hard to advance innovative hybrid solutions to address consumer interest. Ford unveiled a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in Ford Edge at the 2007 Washington (D.C.) Auto Show in January. Unveiling the hyb ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, Feb 22, 2007 At the Geneva Motor Show (06 â 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRA ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Unimog is 2007 Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year
Readers of "OFF ROAD" magazine have voted the Unimog cross-country vehicle of the year in the "Special vehicles" category Mercedes G-Class wins the "Classics" category Stuttgart, Feb 22, 2007 For the third time, readers of "Off Road" magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz Unimog cross-country vehicle of the year in the ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps HD to Be on Display in the 2007 Ferrari Challenge Racing Series
DALLAS, TX Feb 22, 2007; SkinzWraps, Inc., a full-service vehicle wrap company, announced today that it has been commissioned by a racing enthusiast to design and wrap his F430 Challenge Ferrari in a one-of-a-kind Skinz HD wrap for use in the 2007 Ferrari Challenge racing series. As part of the commission, the SkinzWra ... Continue reading
Pair of Rare Woodies to Capture Country Club Aura at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach
PALM BEACH, Fla.--Once the vehicle of choice for country club drives and surfers across the United States, two rare, wood-bodied station wagons will be auctioned at No Reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from March 28-April 1, 2007, in Palm Beach, Fla. A 1948 Packard Series 2201 and a 1938 Buick Seri ... Continue reading
Blue Sun Biodiesel Announces New CFO Susan Engquist
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 22 -- Blue Sun Biodiesel LLC today announced that Susan D. Engquist has been named vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Engquist served as CEO and President of Interactive Solutions LLC, provider of turnkey outsourced CFO solutions to mid-size distribution, ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif. February 22, 2007; This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.209 million units, a 3.9 percent decrease from February 2006 but an 11.4 percent increase from January 2007, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. "Luxury SUVs ... Continue reading
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