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Mercedes-Benz Expands Sprint WORKER Lineup

Mercedes-Benz Expands Sprint WORKER Lineup

Price-Leading Sprinter WORKER Family Expanded to Include Additional Engine, Wheelbase, Roof Height and Passenger Van Configuration ATLANTA - August 6, 2016: Daimler Vans USA and Mercedes-Benz USA are pleased to announce the expansion of the Sprinter WORKER lineup to include additional chassis, engine and body configura ... Continue reading

smart Offering Brabus Sport Package for 2017

smart Offering Brabus Sport Package for 2017

New BRABUS Sport Package available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio ATLANTA - August 6, 2016: BRABUS is returning to the smart lineup in the U.S. market, featuring a sport package on fortwo coupe and cabrio models. Available as a $1,900 option, the BRABUS Sport Package allows customers to further customize their smart ... Continue reading

Join Auto Lab Live 7-9 AM (EDT) August 6, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234

Join Auto Lab Live 7-9 AM (EDT) August 6, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234

August 6, 2016 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peop ... Continue reading

Alamo Group Announces 2016 Second Quarter Results

Alamo Group Announces 2016 Second Quarter Results

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2016 -- Alamo Group Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Highlights for the Quarter        Net income for the quarter up 8.8% to $10.6 million Net sales for the quarter down 2.0% at $211.5 million Net income for the first six months up 12.6% to a record $ ... Continue reading

Clarke Inc. Reports 2016 Second Quarter Results

Clarke Inc. Reports 2016 Second Quarter Results

HALIFAX, Aug. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Clarke Inc. ("Clarke" or the "Company") (TSX: CKI) today announced its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 In the second quarter, the Company's book value per share decreased by $1.89 or 16%, driven by $2.10 of ... Continue reading

FleetCor Acquires Travelcard, a Universal Fuel Card Issuer in the Netherlands

FleetCor Acquires Travelcard, a Universal Fuel Card Issuer in the Netherlands

NORCROSS, Ga.—FleetCor Technologies, Inc. , a global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products to businesses, announced today that it has acquired Travelcard Nederland B.V. (“Travelcard”), a leading universal fuel card issuer in the Netherlands, from LeasePlan Corporation N.V. (“LeasePlan”). “We ... Continue reading

FleetCor Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

FleetCor Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

NORCROSS, Ga.—FleetCor Technologies, Inc. , a leading global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products to businesses, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2016. “We reported another solid quarter, despite the continuation of the unfavorable macro-environment. Importantl ... Continue reading

IMPCO Technologies Releases New CNG Pressure Relief Devices

IMPCO Technologies Releases New CNG Pressure Relief Devices

KITCHENER, ON, Aug. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - IMPCO Technologies, Inc. ("IMPCO"), a global leader in the alternative fuel industry and a division of Westport Fuel Systems Inc., has confirmed the release of an expanded line of GFI branded high pressure compressed natural gas ("CNG") thermal pressure relief devices. The new produ ... Continue reading

Lear to Participate at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

Lear to Participate at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 4, 2016 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, will participate at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in New York on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.  Representing Lear will be: Matt Simoncini, President and CEO Jeff Vanneste, Senior Vice President a ... Continue reading

Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend

Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend

KENOSHA, Wis.—The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.61 per share payable September 9, 2016 to shareholders of record on August 19, 2016. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. About Snap-on Snap ... Continue reading

Iteris Reports Record First Quarter Revenue Across All Business Segments and Improved Operating Results

Iteris Reports Record First Quarter Revenue Across All Business Segments and Improved Operating Results

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. , the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2016. Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights Record total revenue of $23.9 million, up 30% over Q1 a year ago Transportatio ... Continue reading

Tomy Drissi in 3-Race Deal With TriStar Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Tomy Drissi in 3-Race Deal With TriStar Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Tomy Drissi in 3-Race Deal With TriStar Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series Tomy Drissi will get behind the wheel of the No. 14 TriStar Motorsports Toyota for a three race deal starting this weekend at Watkins Glen for the Zippo 200. He is also slated to race Mid-Ohio and Road America. The No. 14 Toyota will carry a l ... Continue reading

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. Reports Net Income of $1,181,726, or $0.06 per Diluted Share for the Quarter Ended July 3, 2016 vs $958,940, or $0.05 per Diluted Share for the Quarter Ended July 5, 2015

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. Reports Net Income of $1,181,726, or $0.06 per Diluted Share for the Quarter Ended July 3, 2016 vs $958,940, or $0.05 per Diluted Share for the Quarter Ended July 5, 2015

SARASOTA, Fla.—Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIR) (or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended July 3, 2016 compared to the quarter ended July 5, 2015. Net Sales Net Sales reached $27,333,869 for the current quarterly period, an increase of 6.2% versus the $25, ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies First Quarter Revenue Grows 94% Over Prior Year

UQM Technologies First Quarter Revenue Grows 94% Over Prior Year

LONGMONT, Colo.—UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, today announced operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Total revenue for the quarter was $1.4 million compared to $741,000 in the first quarter last year, an increase of 94%. Net loss for the ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts to Present at the 36th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on August 11, 2016

U.S. Auto Parts to Present at the 36th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on August 11, 2016

CARSON, Calif., Aug. 4, 2016 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, has been invited to present at the 36th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference being held August 10-11, 2016 at the Intercontinental Boston Hotel. U.S. Auto Parts ma ... Continue reading

EVENT PREVIEW: NAPA/Walker Auto Parts Southern All-Star Showdown at Carteret County Speedway

EVENT PREVIEW: NAPA/Walker Auto Parts Southern All-Star Showdown at Carteret County Speedway

EVENT PREVIEW: NAPA/Walker Auto Parts Southern All-Star Showdown at Carteret County Speedway [image: Inline image 1] SWANSBORO, NC – After a month off, racing returns to Carteret County Speedway on Saturday night, August 6th. The NAPA/Walker Auto Parts Southern All-Star Showdown is headlined by 60 laps of racing ... Continue reading

GEICO rolls into Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as the official insurance sponsor

GEICO rolls into Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as the official insurance sponsor

WASHINGTON—More than 500,000 avid motorcycle fans will roll into Sturgis, S.D., Aug. 5 - 14 to attend one of the world's largest and most popular motorcycle events. GEICO will serve as the official insurance sponsor of the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the presenting sponsor of the world famous Buffalo Chi ... Continue reading

BRITTANY FORCE BLASTS TO NO. 2 POSITION ON FRIDAY IN TOP FUEL

BRITTANY FORCE BLASTS TO NO. 2 POSITION ON FRIDAY IN TOP FUEL

TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2016 NHRA Friday Qualifying Summary16th of 24 races in the NHRA Mello Yello Series 29th annual Protect The Harvest NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by Lucas Oil Pacific RacewaySeattle, Wash.August 5-7, 2016Photos courtesy of Gary Nastase Photography (JForce, BForce, CForce) and Ron Lewis P ... Continue reading

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