CLEVELAND--Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc. , today unveiled Dura-Bright® technology, a revolutionary new wheel surface treatment available on aftermarket truck and SUV wheels that offers a premium appearance combined with unmatched ease of maintenance. Alcoa’s new Dura-Br ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Third Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--AmeriCredit Corp. will release its fiscal third quarter 2007 operating results on Monday, April 30, 2007, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company’s Web site at www ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Record 2006 Results
ATLANTA--Atlanta-based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB:ASAM), today announced its unaudited financial results for December 2006 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. Revenues for the month of December 2006 increased 2% to $4.0 million, compared to $3.9 million for the same month of 2005. Revenues for the t ... Continue reading
As the Mizati Company Gets Bigger, so do Its Wheels
LOS ANGELES, April 9 -- Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels, Inc. , a distributor of high-quality luxury alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, announced today that it will deliver more large size wheels (26"-30") to the market during 2007. Recent trends have made custom wheels larger an ... Continue reading
Chris Lutz Named KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc. Vice President of Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 9 -- KMT Robotic Solutions President Kevin McManus announced today the appointment of Chris Lutz to the position of Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Lutz will execute and oversee KMT Robotic Solutions' North American sales objectives and initiatives. Lutz, who's been involved in indu ... Continue reading
Laidlaw International, Inc. Announces Results forSecond Quarter Fiscal 2007
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--Laidlaw International, Inc. : Realizes EBITDA of $116 Million Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.17 Affirms EPS and EBITDA Guidance Provides Update on Proposed Merger Laidlaw International, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended February 28, 2007. Consolidated revenue ... Continue reading
Mace Announces Arizona Car Wash Sale Update
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Mace Security International, Inc. (“Mace”) , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, previously announced that it signed a definitive agreement to sell its 12 Arizona car washes for $19,250,000. This tran ... Continue reading
McGilton Continues To Lead Rookie Battle Following Nashville
McGilton Continues To Lead Rookie Battle Following Nashville “Illinois Native Fourth In Points Heading To Salem�?? LEBANON, Tennessee (Monday, April 9, 2007) - - A 17th place finish wasn’t what ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Phillip McGilton was looking for IN Saturday’s Nashvi ... Continue reading
Meeting at SAE World Congress w/ Sensata (booth# 2318)
Mr. Cannell, Thanks for your time on the phone today. Enclosed is the information regarding Sensata's demonstrations at the SAE show. --------------- Sensata Technologies, formerly Texas Instruments Sensors and Control, is exhibiting a broad line of safety and performance technologies at SAE for the first time as a new ... Continue reading
One Killed During Easter Holiday Accidents in Pennsylvania
209 Injured in 628 Crashes Investigated by Pennsylvania State Police HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One person was killed and 209 others were injured in 628 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the three-day Easter holiday driving period, said Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller ... Continue reading
Released today by biodiesel maker, Imperium Renewables about MTV's Pimp My Ride
MTVâs âPIMP MY RIDEâ AND BIODIESEL LEADER IMPERIUM RENEWABLES PARTNER FOR EARTH DAY SPECIAL California Governor Stops By to Help Celebrate Conversion of 1965 Impala Into 800 Horsepower Biodiesel âClean Machineâ Seattle, WA (April 9, 2007) â MTVâS âPimp My Rideâ and the natio ... Continue reading
RF Micro Devices Earnings Conference Call to be Webcast April 24, 2007
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 9 -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. , a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, will host a conference call to review fiscal 2007 fourth quarter financial results and provide forward-looking guidance on Tuesday, April 24 at 5 ... Continue reading
RHS Head Exhaust & Valve Cover Gaskets Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from RHST on their NEW Head Exhaust & Valve Cover Gaskets. RHST Introduces High-Quality Gaskets For Cylinder Head Swaps New gaskets provide reliable sealing performance for cylinder head installation A proper cylinder head swap cannot be completed without replacing all of th ... Continue reading
RLPTechnologies Named 'Cool Vendor' by Leading Analyst Firm
Vendors selected for the 'Cool Vendor report' are innovative, impactful and intriguing DETROIT, April 9 -- RLPTechnologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of R.L. Polk & Co., was recently included as a Cool Vendor in Gartner, Inc.'s Cool Vendors in Automotive, 2007 report. RLPTechnologies is a provider of data management so ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Honored by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 9 -- Siemens VDO was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The 15th annual award, themed the "Best of the Best," was given during ceremonies Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the JW Mar ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended January 31, 2007
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2007. Overview Net sales of $118.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 were 10% higher than net sales of $108.4 million for the prior year quarter. Net income of $10.2 million ($0.80 per diluted s ... Continue reading
AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS Based Teen Driver Pilot Program
NEW YORK--AIG Auto Insurance today announced the AIG Teen GPS Program for auto insurance policyholders with teen drivers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov), auto accidents are the leading cause of death for 16 to 20 year-olds, with roughly 6,000 young lives lost annually. The progr ... Continue reading
AppOne Expands Auto Financing Services to 48 States
BATON ROUGE, La.--AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies and independent auto dealers, announced it is facilitating auto loans within all 48 states throughout the continental United States. AppOne’s recent expansion adds 12 additional states to i ... Continue reading
Automotive Distribution Network Signs Agreement with Identifix
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has been recognized as a Preferred Provider to the Automotive Distribution Network. The Automotive Distribution Network is one of the largest program groups in the automotive aft ... Continue reading
* Sales and Credit departments will be linked across four regions * Newly-formed Small Business Credit complements Fleet and Dealer credit LISLE, Ill., April 9 -- DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial today announced a comprehensive regionalization initiative that will improve service to Freightliner, Sterling and Western St ... Continue reading
FFT CEO Retires, New CEO Named
FFT logo PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release April 9, 2007 Contact: Bonnie Morissette 207-784-1125 _____ Formed Fiber Technologies Announces the Retirement of David MacMahon, Names Mark Bennett President & CEO AUBURN, ME -- Formed Fiber Technologies, Inc., (FFT) announces the retirement of long-time President and CEO ... Continue reading
Mexican Company Brings CuproBraze Charge Air Cooler Production to North America
NEW YORK--The International Copper Association announces that Mexico-based Climex World is preparing for the production of CuproBraze radiators and charge air coolers (CACs), which will be manufactured in a 53,800-square-foot facility to be dedicated later this year. Climex World, a spin-off of radiator manufacturer Pr ... Continue reading
-- Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 IP telephony software delivers critical business continuity features BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 9 -- As a leading operator of assembly plants for passenger cars and pickup trucks, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co. Ltd., places a premium on seamless, uninterrupted access to its communic ... Continue reading
New Free Design Guide Helps Engineers, Buyers Specify Proper Task Lighting
NATICK, Mass., April 9 -- A new, free, task lighting design guide is available for engineers and buyers responsible for providing proper task lighting in the work environment. The design guide is available free for download at: http://www.sunnex-task-lighting.com/, from Sunnex, a leading manufacturer and distributor of ... Continue reading
Editor, Mitchell has announced record sales of its ABS shop management solutions in Q1 '07. I've pasted the press release below. Please contact me if you have any follow up questions or if you would like a briefing on ABS. Thank you. -kam -------------------------- Press Release: Mitchell Reports Record Sales of ABS(TM ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Reports Improved Second Quarter Earnings
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported net income for the fiscal 2007 second quarter ended February 28, 2007 of $28 million, or $0.93 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $21 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenues for the quarter of ... Continue reading
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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD Does Mitsubishi have an identity crisis? When its name is mentioned, some people think of SUVs, like the Montero, while others think of the Lancer Evolution high-performance rally replica. If so, the company is working hard to blend the best of both ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe Review - A Love Story
2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE By Gareth Wardell âYou delight in the metal strips on the running board section of the after-wing. Running your hand across them discovers a delicacy in polished steel, perfect for muddy boots or brogues. They stand out like expensive fountain pens bejeweling the deep luster of the black paint ... Continue reading
Magna's Cosma International Unit Honored by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year
TROY, Mich., April 9 -- Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, has won the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world- class parts and services. The 15th annual award - themed the "Best of the Best" - was presented during ceremo ... Continue reading
Bush Administration Officials Discuss Initiatives to Reduce America's Dependence on Foreign Oil
***News Advisory*** For Immediate Release: Monday, April 09, 2007 *Bush Administration Officials Discuss Initiatives to Reduce **America**'s Dependence on Foreign Oil* Contact: Jennifer Wood, (202) 564-4355 / wood.jennifer@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2007) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Ste ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The votes are in, and readers and editors of the award-winning Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine say the Lexus LS 460 is the Best Engineered Vehicle of 2007. "The voters had good reason for choosing the Lexus LS 460," Kevin Jost, Editor-In-Chief of A ... Continue reading
Toyota Mobility Donates Vehicles to Young Vets Wounded in Iraq
NEW YORK, April 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and auto show management presented two modified vehicles to veterans wounded by improvised explosive devices during their tours in Iraq at the opening ceremonies for the New York International Automobile Show this week. U.S. Army vet Luis Puertas, 20, of Long Island ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild to Hold Alternative Fuels Panel April 10
LOS ANGELES, April 9 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will hold a panel-style luncheon on April 10 to discuss alternative fuel solutions. With gas prices on the rise, CAFE standards in the press and the President claiming that E85 is the answer, this timely MP ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Launches New Ad Campaign to Support 2008 Rally Inspired Lancer
by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor Thereâs a hot new ad campaign for the hot new Mitsubishi all-new 2008 Lancer, available for purchase this month. The new Lancer advertising initiative continues in the focused direction the company has taken with its 25th anniver-sary marketing, targeting driving ... Continue reading
INDYCAR - SERIES NEWS AND NOTES (April 9)
Today's IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series headlines <PRE> 1.Meira to drive for Brazil in China event 2. Herb plans on more IndyCar Series events 3. Hornish featured in DUB magazine </PRE> 1. Meira to drive for Brazil in China event: IndyCar Series driver Vitor Meira will race for Team Brazil in this weekend's A1GP rou ... Continue reading
GRAND AM - ROUSH GOES TO SCHOOL TO PREPARE FOR KONI CHALLENGE
LIVONIA, Mich. (April 9, 2007) - It's rare to hear about a 33-year old going back to school, but that is exactly what Jack Roush, Jr. did in preparation for his 2007 season debut in the KONI Challenge Series. To further his learning curve in advancing from go-karts to a heavier, full-body Mustang, last week Roush spent ... Continue reading
TOBLER JOINS MORGAN LUCAS RACING AS CREW CHIEF: Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas announced recently that he has hired three-time champion tuner Rahn Tobler as crew chief of his Lucas Oil dragster. Tobler spent the last three years heading Doug Kalitta's operation and tuned the standout driver to 14 national event wins and ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XKR Review - A Road Trip
JAGUAR XKR ROAD TRIP A Loaper Loop of Michigan From a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [IMG 0387] âSi Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspiceâ âIf you seek a beautiful peninsula, look around you.â Thatâs Michiganâs official state motto. Of course, ge ... Continue reading
RCAU Announces: CompleteAuto Launches Listing Software Into the $15 Billion Motorcycle Industry
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU company (Pink Sheets:RCAU), announced today that it has extended its software platform by introducing the CompleteAuto software to the $15B motorcycle industry. Among the 4,500 potential new dealers that CompleteAuto will target, Rick Case Honda Powerhouse, the world's largest full- ... Continue reading
Aisin Group to Present New Technology Review, State of the Company at 2007 SAE World Congress
What: Aisin Group 2007 SAE Press Conference When: Monday, April 16, 2006, 11:00 - 11:30 am (followed by lunch) Where: Aisin Group Booth #1441 at SAE World Congress, Cobo Center Details: Aisin executives will present an update on the Tier One auto supplier's global and North American activities, including positive news ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 9 -- The Schaeffler Group - a leading global manufacturer of rolling bearings and linear products - is presenting two technical papers during the annual 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress held in Detroit from April 16 to 19. The company will discuss its research surrounding new fue ... Continue reading
Toyota Boshoku America to Locate in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky.--Gov. Ernie Fletcher joined the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Northern Kentucky Tri-ED) and Toyota Boshoku America today in announcing that the company will locate its North American home office in the CirclePort Business Park in Erlanger, Kentucky. âToyota has a str ... Continue reading
Clearvision and Aamco Transmissions Team Up!
LOS ANGELES--Clearvision International Inc. (OTC: CVNI) wins ad agency agreement against five other national ad agencies competing for the Aamco Transmissions Inc. (Aamco) account. The agreement outlines a completely new direction for the national transmission and automotive repair chain. The significance of this new r ... Continue reading
Travelzoo Honors Budget for Providing Best Car Rental Deals
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 9 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that it has been named the "Leading Provider of Outstanding Car Rental Deals" by Travelzoo, a global Internet media company. The Travelzoo Awards, also known as "The Tzoos," is the first annual awards program of its kind in the U.S. that celebr ... Continue reading
Top 10 Automotive Safety Features of the Future
Washington DC April 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the seat belt, made mandatory by Congress in the 1960s, set off a revolutionary leap in automobile safety and dramatically reduced lives lost in crashes. If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has its way, a second safety revolution may be i ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests and Ranks Small SUV's
YONKERS, NY April 9, 2007; Newly redesigned, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited earned a âVery Goodâ overall rating â surpassed only by the V6-powered Toyota RAV4 Limited â in tests for the May issue of Consumer Reports. The Santa Fe ranks second overall among some 20 small SUVs recently tested by Consume ... Continue reading
NASCAR - Penske Racing Race Report (April 9)
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES LEBANON, Tenn. (April 7, 2007) - Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the No. 12 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger, had hoped to finish better than 25th in Saturday's Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway, but an early race brush with the wall turned a cold day at the track a little colder. "Obviously, it wasn't the kind ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Wins 2007 Dealers' Choice Award
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 9 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has been named the recipient of the Diamond Award in the Desking Software category of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2007 Dealers' Choice Awards. The Diamond Award is the highest in the category. Desking is a process in which dealers structure t ... Continue reading
Mother's Car Show to Debut in ESPN2 Garage
Motherâs Car Show will make its debut this week as part of the ESPN2 Garage programming block. Designed to complement ESPNâs extensive coverage of NASCAR, IndyCar, Champ Car and NHRA racing in 2007, ESPN2 Garage is dedicated to the automotive, motorcycle and motorsports world. ESPN2 will air more than 1,100 h ... Continue reading
TechKnow Forums Announces Alternative Fuels Program June 12, 2007
Green Automotive Future to Be Discussed by Industry Strategists From Toyota, GM, Tesla, Ford and U of M ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automotive insiders, brought together by a consortium of private industry, academia and non-profit organizations in the Ann Arbor region, will present an interacti ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., April 9 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has signed an agreement in China for the distribution and sale of compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders into international markets. Through this agreement, Quantum gains access to lower-cost Type II steel tanks and T ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va., April 9 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced that Richard L. Sharp is retiring as chairman of the board of directors effective June 26, 2007, the date of our upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. William R. Tiefel has been elected to serve as the new chairman of the board, effective upon Mr. Sharp's retire ... Continue reading
Roche Expands Hybrid-Car Fleet to 242
Move to more fuel-efficient models reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 1,033.5 tons per year NUTLEY, N.J., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roche, a company with a long-term commitment to the needs of current and future generations, announced today that the number of environmentally-friendly hybrid vehicles in its ph ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES - BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENS ON APRIL 13, 2007
BLOOMINGTON, IN (April 8, 2006) - Have you had enough winter yet? Us too! It's time for nice weather and dirt track racing. And, the competitors are even more ready to go racing than we are. Our opening night program will be the first of our Bonus Nights. The Safety-Kleen Sprint Cars will be racing for $1700 to win; an ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES - Travelport for Business to Manage ISC's Corporate Travel Program...
<p>CHICAGO, April 9 -- Orbitz Worldwide, a division of Travelport Ltd. (http://www.travelport.com/), today announced it has reached a comprehensive agreement with International Speedway Corporation (ISC), a leader in motor sports entertainment, that includes managing ISC's corporate travel program, powering a portfolio ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, will exhibit at the 2007 SAE World Congress April 16 through 19 in Detroit, booth 1829. The premier annual gathering for the automotive engineering industry has adopted âEngineering for Global Sustainable MobilityâItâs Up to Usâ as i ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road to Develop Rapid Response Rough Terrain Vehicle®
HENDERSON, Nev.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), which operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., announced today that the company has formed a strategic alliance with Arizona Emergency Products, a leading provider of emergency equipme ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: 2008 Jeep Liberty All-new From the Ground Up - VIDEO ENHANCED
All-new 2008 Jeep® Liberty remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage Improved on-road ride and handling with new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems All-new Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded amenities designed to broaden its appeal to consumers Industry-ex ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: Hyundai Reveals Concept Genesis Premium Sports Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Rear-Wheel Drive and V-8 Engine Promise World Class Dynamics and Refinement NEW YORK - April 9, 2007: Hyundai presented the world debut of Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show last week. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel drive premium ... Continue reading
NEW YORK - April 9, 2007: Three Chevrolet minicar global concepts designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets prove that art neednât take a back seat just because the canvas is small. Revealed today at the New York Auto Show, the highly creative Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax conce ... Continue reading
RCAU Releases Statement to Clarify Its Involvement with AutoTrader.Com
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Automotive Group (PINK SHEETS: RCAU), addresses the public and its shareholders to clarify its involvement with AutoTrader.com: CompleteAuto recently responded to the requests made by multiple automobile dealerships and added a new software product to their platform that allows dealers to lis ... Continue reading
New York, U.S.A., April 2007; The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. The S2000 CR will be available as an entire ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 9, 2007 Reuters reported that Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd said on Monday it has bought land for a U.S. truck plant in Alabama, pushing ahead with plans to reestablish a production base in the world's biggest vehicle market. The truck maker declined to provide details on plans for the factory but a source said ... Continue reading
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