Accuride Corporation to Webcast Presentation from Bank of America BASics/Industrials Conference
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation , one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, announced today that the Company will make a presentation at the Bank of America BASics/Industrials Conference in New York City on May 10, 2007, at 9:20 a.m. Ea ... Continue reading
Aftersoft Group Appoints Simon Chadwick as its Chief Operating Officer
NEW YORK and LONDON, May 8 -- Aftersoft Group Inc., ("Aftersoft") (BULLETIN BOARD: ASFG) today announced that it has appointed Simon Chadwick to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Chadwick, who has served as the Company's Vice President of Corporate Development over the past year, is a seasoned technology pro ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Regional Technical Support Structure for Chassis Systems
Company's Light Vehicle Customers to Benefit from Regional Chassis Technical Centers STUTTGART, Germany, May 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today unveiled the company's regional technical support structure for its light vehicle chassis systems customers located in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Today's announcement w ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
TORONTO, Canada, May 8 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the " Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. The Company also provided an update on corpora ... Continue reading
Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index Ranks GEICO Top in Car Insurance Category
WASHINGTON--GEICO took the top spot among car insurance companies for its ability to engage consumers and create loyal customers in the 2007 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examines consumer relationships with 362 brands in 55 categories to determine category drivers that create loyal cus ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive LLC Declares Quarterly Preferred Unit Distributions
MCLEAN, Va., May 8 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Managers has declared a dividend for the period commencing February 1, 2007 and ending April 30, 2007 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative Rede ... Continue reading
- Robert Bosch named Corporation of the Year - SET Enterprises named Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) of the Year - Kevin Bell, DaimlerChrysler Senior Manager, named Procurement Professional of the Year - Charles Perkins, DaimlerChrysler Program Manager, named Program Manager of the Year AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 8 -- ... Continue reading
General Motors Economist To Testify at Congressional Hearing
'Currency Manipulation and Its Effects on American Businesses and Workers' House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Trade Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Comme ... Continue reading
PARIS, France, May 8 -- Valeo announced today that two leading independent proxy voting advisors, ISS and Glass Lewis had recommended that Valeo shareholders vote against the resolutions proposed by Pardus for eight Valeo Board members at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 21 May 2007. They also recommended votin ... Continue reading
Laird Technologies Honored by General Motors as a 2006 Supplier of the Year
ST. LOUIS--Laird Technologies, a global leader of critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, 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 th ... Continue reading
Local Rider Rapp Ready for AMA Weekend
Local Rider Rapp Ready for Success in Sonoma Valley during AMA Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (May 8, 2007) - Local rider Steve Rapp is enjoying the best start of his career in the AMA Series, and he hopes that run continues at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway, May 18-20. The weekend is presented by Supe ... Continue reading
Midas Announces $50.0 Million Additionto Share Repurchase Program
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized adding $50.0 million to the current share repurchase program initially authorized in November 2004. From early 2005 through the end of the first quarter 2007, Midas spent $43.4 million to purchase 2.1 million shares of its common stock ... Continue reading
National Transportation Week Makes Its New Home in Detroit May 13-19, 2007
DETROIT, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit, the nucleus of the automotive industry and a major hub of transportation innovation, welcomes National Transportation Week (NTW) to the region, May 13-19, 2007. National Transportation Week offers the opportunity for the transportation community to join together on a n ... Continue reading
Rhino Linings(R) Partners With Tradesman(R) to Seal and Protect Truck Bed Tool Boxes
Tradesman Introduces New Line of Truck Bed Tool Boxes Protected With Rhino Linings' HardLine(TM) for Increased Protection Against Impact, Abrasion, and Corrosion SAN DIEGO, May 8 -- Rhino Linings USA, Inc., the global leader in sprayed-on linings for trucks, as well as commercial, industrial, and military applications, ... Continue reading
SAE International Automotive Safety Book Updated
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest SAE International publication on automotive safety stands as the first and only reference guide that covers both accident avoidance and mitigation of injuries. Automotive Safety Handbook, Second Edition examines the state-of-the-art in passenger car vehicle s ... Continue reading
SAE International Sheet Metal Book Saves Engineers Time, Money
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aircraft and automobiles are comprised of many parts made of thin sheet metals formed by stamping operations. To help engineers in the sheet metal industry save time and money during the stamping process, SAE International published a new book, Mechanics Modeling of She ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Announces Retirement of CFO Jeffrey Ornstein
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced the retirement of Jeff Ornstein from his position as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Ornstein, 65, joined the Company in 1984 as CFO and was named to the Board in 1991. Emil ("Bud") Fanelli, Vice Presiden ... Continue reading
The Bartech Group Wins the 2006 Eaton Premier Supplier Award
BINGHAM FARMS, Mich.--On March 28, 2007, Bartech Group was honored as one of 50 premier suppliers at Eaton Corporation’s second annual Supplier Excellence Awards program in Cleveland, Ohio. This is Bartech’s second year in a row to receive this award from Eaton Corporation. Rick Jacobs, Vice President, Supply Chain ... Continue reading
The Bartech Group Wins the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year Award
BINGHAM FARMS, Mich.--On March 30, 2007, Bartech Group was one of 89 companies honored by General Motors Corp., the number 1 automaker in North America, with its highly celebrated Supplier of the Year Award at the recently held 15th annual awards ceremony in Orlando, Florida. "Each year we are pleased to share our appr ... Continue reading
Toyota Yaris Pays Respect to Hip Hop
Through DJ Battles and Sneaker Design Competitions the Yaris vs. Yaris Campaign Elevates the Ideals of the Hip Hop Community TORRANCE, Calif., May 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is showcasing their Yaris with a fully integrated urban campaign encompassing the true spirit of the Hip Hop movement. Named "Yaris vs. Ya ... Continue reading
Venture Capitalists and Start-Ups Land in Austin for Upcoming Clean Energy Venture Summit
AUSTIN, Texas--The national cleantech venture community descends on Austin May 14 through 16 for the Clean Energy Venture Summit, hosted by the Clean Energy Incubator and Austin Energy. Twenty emerging cleantech companies will present their technologies for the opportunity to woo investors and collaborate with Austin E ... Continue reading
CoVi Technologies Announces First Comprehensive High-Definition Vehicle Surveillance System
HD Video Cameras Coupled with New License Plate Recognition Software Delivers Unparalleled Vehicle Tracking and Identification Capabilities AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- CoVi Technologies today announced an advanced high-definition vehicle surveillance system for security and law- enforcement professionals specifically desig ... Continue reading
WAJ, Diesels, BMW, Radio Talk, Infiniti and Some Rants and Raves in This Month's Letter from Europe
By Andrew Frankl The Auto Channel European Bureau Chief Well, the great debate about global warming is-if you pardon the pun-is certainly getting hotter. Bob Lutz, the Worldâs Number one petrol head and No 2 within General Motors is accusing the media of global warming hysteria and suggesting that what governments ... Continue reading
Bosch Reaches Brake Control Systems Milestone
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 8 -- Bosch has produced and shipped the company's 150 millionth brake control system, a milestone for a technology that began with antilock braking system (ABS) approximately 30 years ago, followed by other Bosch system innovations such as traction control system (TCS) and electronic stabil ... Continue reading
Got Money to Burn? Cars.com Picks Top Cars Priced Higher Than $100,000
CHICAGO, May 8 -- While most car buyers might scoff at the notion of spending more than $100,000 on a new car, exotic cars are a rapidly growing segment. According to Cars.com the trend doesn't look to be ending anytime soon; new $100,000-plus entries from Porsche and Aston Martin are on the way, and BMW and Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
Transit TV Brings Tavis Smiley Mobisodes to Bus Riders
LOS ANGELES--Public television station KCET has entered an exclusive agreement with Transit TV to provide mobisodes -- or content segments -- of Tavis Smileyâs award-winning PBS late night talk show for screening on buses in five major markets serviced by Transit TV. Through its wireless network of 9000 LCD screen ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Industry Hosts Congressional Expo
WASHINGTON--Twenty six industry-leading organizations dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cell technologies will display cutting-edge power systems during the 2007 Congressional Fuel Cell Expo on May 15, 2007, in the Cannon Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Companies ... Continue reading
NHRA (ENGLISHTOWN) - RECORDS FALL IN PERFECT CONDITIONS AT NHRA SPORT COMPACT SPRINGNATIONALS
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. â Old Bridge Township Raceway Park was the setting for a number of national record runs during the NHRA Sport Compact Springnationals of the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series. A total of six national records were set in four of the five categories in the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Serie ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DARLINGTON) - Busch Series News and Notes
⢠Hendrick, Martin Come Together For First Time In NASCAR Busch Series<P> ⢠South Carolina Native Keller Returns To Series At Darlington<p> ⢠Loop Data Likes Kenseth At âThe Lady In Blackâ<p> ⢠Motherâs Day Tradition Started With Braun Racing Associate Sponsor<p> <p> Itâs taken 2 ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 7, 2007 â Rookie Phil Giebler completed the final two phases of the Rookie Orientation Program as IndyCar Series teams geared up for the first official practice day for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. Giebler, driving teammate Jaques Lazierâs No. 21 Playa Del Racing Panoz/H ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - Biffle Hopes Lowe's Motor Speedway Test Kicks Off a Winning Month of May
Heâs a two-time defending race champion at Darlington Raceway on a team determined to master NASCARâs Car of Tomorrow. But on Monday, Greg Biffle (No. 16 Ameriquest Ford) sank in a chair, grabbed a microphone and discussed, among other topics, his most pressing business â a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series test ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - Craftsman Truck Series News and Notes
⢠Darnell Continues Roush Winning Tradition ⢠Series Heads To Loweâs For Final Test ⢠Skinner Dominates Several Stats Categories ⢠McCumbee To Make Cup Debut At Pocono Darnell Latest In Successful Roush Development Program Jack Roush has an eye for talent. He also has the means for developing y ... Continue reading
PENSKE RACING (RICHMOND) - Event Report
Penske Racing drivers Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman earned top-10 finishes for the second straight week Sunday, placing fifth and sixth, respectively, in the rain-delayed Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Busch's second consecutive top-five finish in his Miller Lite Dodge allowed ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (DAYTONA) - Daytona Live!
International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, ISC Properties Inc., has entered into a 50/50 joint venture ("the Joint Venture") with The Cordish Company ("Cordish"), one of the largest and most respected developers in the country, to explore a mixed-use e ... Continue reading
NHRA (ST LOUIS) - TROXEL BEGINNING TO MAKE A MOVE
Melanie Troxel looks like she may have learned from 2006, a season that began with her setting the world on fire only to settle back into fourth place by seasonâs end. Heading into last weekendâs OâReilly NHRA Midwest Nationals, the seventh of 17 races in the first stage of the new Countdown playoff form ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DARLINGTON) - Series News & Notes
Biffle Aims For Third Consecutive Darlington Win * Johnson Builds Bonus Point Lead In Chase Seeding * Statistics Underscore Car Of Tomorrow Competitiveness * Earnhardt Jr. Returns To Top 12 In Standings * Third Consecutive Sellout Affirms Darlington Event Biffle Seeks Record-Tying Third Consecutive Darlington Raceway W ... Continue reading
ALMS (UTAH GP) - AUTOCON READIES FOR NEW ERA WITH CREATION
Autocon Motorsports will roll out its new Creation-Judd on Monday at Miller Motorsports Park before the Utah Grand Prix. When the American Le Mans Series returns to Miller Motorsports Park next week, so will Autocon Motorsports. The only difference is that the team's Lola won't be with it. Instead the California-based ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany, May 8 -- - Two Colors at One Time When the BMW 5 Series was redesigned, the vehicle interior was also upgraded. For Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of auto-motive interior systems, electronics and batteries, this meant a complete new development of the door panels. By introdu ... Continue reading
PPG and Saflex Bond Together on Glazing System for New GM Vans
Enhanced Technology Glass adopted by General Motors on 2008 full-size vans DETROIT, May 7 -- Vehicle glazing has evolved from its original task of keeping bugs out of our teeth to the multi-functionality of Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG, innovative glazing solution, is manufactured through a collaboration betwee ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Unveils Lithium-Ion Battery for Hybrid Electric Buses
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--BAE Systems will begin offering an advanced lithium-ion energy storage unit with its next-generation HybriDrive® propulsion system for hybrid electric buses. BAE Systemsâ new lithium-ion energy storage system is lighter than energy storage systems currently in production. Reducing vehicle we ... Continue reading
Fleet Management Solutions Deploys Iridium(R)-Based Asset Tracking, Monitoring and Management System
BETHESDA, Md., May 7 -- Iridium(R) Satellite LLC is providing worldwide satellite data links for a new asset tracking, monitoring and remote management system, the Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) MLT-300i. FMS is an Iridium value-added reseller and manufacturer of GPS/All-Satellite mobile resource management systems i ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces April 2007 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- The Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star(R) dealers sold 10,393 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in April 2007, a 2 percent decline from the same month last year (2006: 10,586). On a positive note, year-to-date sales were up 6 percent to 42,623 units (2006: 40,357). For the month, ... Continue reading
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