Honda at The 76th Geneva Salon
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 31, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has announced its lineup for the 76th Geneva Salon. Featured will be: - Honda Civic Type R Concept world debut - European-specification Legend makes first appearance - Honda FCX Concept points way to future of fuel cell vehicles - Powering car and home: the Home Energ ... Continue reading
Editores de negocio/Redactores de seguros WHITE PLAINS, Nueva York--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--1 de febrero de 2006--Todos los que manejan necesitan seguro del automóvil. Lo que muchos consumidores no saben es que las primas pueden variar cientos, o hasta miles de dólares por año. El conocer algunos secret ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan--(BUSINESS WIRE)—1 febrero, 2006. United Auto Group, Inc. ha completado la emisión de $375 millones de pagarés subordinados senior convertibles a tipo fijo pagaderos en 2026 (los "Pagarés Convertibles”) mediante una oferta a compradores institucionales cualificados se ... Continue reading
Editores de automóviles Los �??ngeles, CA--1 de febrero de 2006--Con la llegada de la celebración más grande de la industria de la música, Cadillac se ha asociado con The Recording Academy(R) para brindar el "auto predilecto" de la 48a entrega anual de premios GRAMMY(R) que se celebrará el miércoles ... Continue reading
Westport and Ford Announce Hydrogen Engine Technology Development
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 1, 2006--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) and Ford Motor Company today announced a project to develop and demonstrate an advanced direct injection fuel system for vehicles powered by high-efficiency, high performance engines operating on pure hydrogen. Dr. Michael Gallagher, Westpor ... Continue reading
2006 Lexus RX400h(Hybrid) Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Lexus RX400h ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 plus front and rear electric drive motors HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 208 hp @ 5600 rpm/212 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously variable WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.2 x 72.6 x 66.1 in. TIRES: 235/55R18 all-s ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Kicks-Off New Season With 'Ignition Tour 2006' for Race Fans
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Infineon Raceway Kicks-Off New Season With 'Ignition Tour 2006' for Race Fans SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans can satisfy their motor-racing craving long before Infineon Raceway officially opens its gates for the 2006 Big O Tires Race Season in May. The raceway will h ... Continue reading
Preview The Next Generation CLK-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 1, 2006 at 11:35 AM CST As you can probably tell from the above photograph, our friends over at AutoBild are back at it again, this time unveiling computer- generated images of what they believe the latest CLK-Class will look like. The German publication is reporting that new ... Continue reading
Country 93.9 KZLA to Broadcast NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Events on MRN During 2006 Season
KZLA Becomes First LA-Based FM Radio Station to Carry MRN Radio Broadcast FONTANA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- California Speedway, Country 93.9 KZLA and Motor Racing Network (MRN) Radio today announced the first ever Los Angeles-based FM radio partnership to broadcast NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events throughout the Southern Cali ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world leader in distributed real-time simulation on PC-based platforms, will present its latest development in real-time hybrid powertrain simulation at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, California February 1-2, 200 ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- 2006 Schedule Highlights
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY OPENS APRIL 14, 2006 (Bloomington, Ind. - February 1, 2006) Although Mike Miles is still putting the finishing touches on ... Continue reading
The AAA-Sponsored Roush Racing #6 Ford Fusion to Appear at Chicago Auto Show
WHAT: AAA is previewing its new 2006 NEXTEL Cup race car sponsorship. AAA has signed a contract with Roush Racing to sponsor the #6 AAA Ford Fusion, driven by Mark Martin, at NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2006. At the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the #6 AAA Ford race car will be on display, as well as a racing si ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Shoppers Most Useful Manufacturers Web Sites
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Lexus.com is the most useful automobile manufacturer Web site for new-vehicle shopping, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) -- Wave 1 released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a ) The study, w ... Continue reading
Launch of Global B2B Internet-Based Television Network for the Auto Industry
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of GlobalAutoTV, a new Internet-based television network helping automotive industry executives and companies in succeeding internationally. The Company is part ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--AIM Global, the worldwide trade association and authority on automatic identification and mobility technologies, announces the details of two panel discussions focused on the standards and business impact of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. The panel di ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Provides Guidance for FY07; Reaffirms Guidance for Current Year
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 1, 2006--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today announced fiscal 2007 guidance and reaffirmed guidance for fiscal 2006, which ends February 25, 2006. Apogee develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries. "We are looking forwa ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--Feb. 1, 2006--AppOne Inc., an Internet-based financial technology services company that connects independent auto dealers with lenders, announced the creation of its new Dealer Support Services (DSS) department to handle all aspects of dealer support. AppOne, which offers technology and risk mitigatio ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Feb. 1, 2006--ARCHIBUS, Inc.--developer of the #1 Total Infrastructure and Facilities Management (TIFM) solution in the world with over 3,000,000 users--announced today that it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant by Gartner, Inc. in its report "Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems, ... Continue reading
ARKONA Eyes Increased Sales Presence in Texas; Two New Sales Offices Opened in Dallas and Houston
SALT LAKE CITY--Feb. 1, 2006--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the leader in on-demand solutions for new car franchise, independent and powersports dealerships, announced today the opening of two new regional sales offices in Texas. The new Central Region, headquartered in Dallas, will cover north Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Will Announce 4th Quarter 2005 Earnings on February 9
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Feb. 1, 2006--Carlisle Companies Incorporated will release fourth quarter 2005 earnings on Thursday, February 9, 2006 before the market opens. A conference call to discuss the results will be held the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. This conference call will be webcast live in a listen-only mode via Ca ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 1, 2006--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced that it will soon add another wheel cover to its already strong line of golf cart wheel ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 1 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Dollar Rent A Car franchises in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Nashville. The acquisition, which includes on-airport locations at each airport, adds approximately 615 cars to the Company's corporate fleet. The Dollar Tulsa an ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Feb. 1, 2006--Everyone who drives needs car insurance. What many consumers do not know is that premiums can vary hundreds, or even thousands of dollars per year. Knowing a few insurance secrets will help you to save big money. The CEO of www.HablamosSeguros.com, Dave Stafford, has five tips that are ... Continue reading
Harman Joins S&P 500 - Executives Sell Shares
WASHINGTON--Feb. 1, 2006--Harman International Industries, Incorporated announced that its inclusion in the Standard & Poor's 500 generated extraordinary demand by index funds and others for shares of Harman common stock. In response, certain senior Harman executives sold approximately 2.1 million shares. Executive Cha ... Continue reading
Ian International Ends Year With 28 Percent Growth; Strategic Partnerships Highlight 2005
HANOVER, Md., Feb. 1 -- Ian International, a Maryland-based industry leader in global shipping and logistics, recorded 28 percent business growth for 2005, due in part to several new partnerships. The year was highlighted by an announced joint venture with a Far East shipping company, providing trucking logistics for a ... Continue reading
Infinite Networks Corporation Acquires CET LLC
CORNING, Ark.--Feb. 1, 2006--Infinite Networks Corporation (Pink Sheets: INNX) announced that Infinite Networks Corporation has signed agreements to acquire CET LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company that holds the worldwide license rights to the patented technology developed by Mr. Alberto Solaroli of CET LLC. The a ... Continue reading
Conference Call Scheduled for February 21, 2006 at 10am EST AZOUR, Israel, February 1 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , announced that it will be releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2005 results on Tuesday, February 21st 2006, before the US market opens. The Company will also be hosting a conference call lat ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2006 Financial Guidance
CHICAGO, Feb. 1 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it expects its 2006 earnings per share after the recent two-for-one stock split and after including its recent acquisition of Transwheel Corporation, to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.76 on a fully diluted basis. This estimate includes approximately a $0.03 per sh ... Continue reading
COBURG, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Monaco Coach Corporation one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced the Company plans on delaying the release of fourth quarter and 2005 year-end results. The Company will also postpone its conference call scheduled for today at 11:00 A.M. Pacific, but ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Solicits Consents and Waivers From Holders of 7% Notes Due December 15, 2006
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it has commenced a solicitation of consents from holders of its outstanding $100.0 million principal amount of 7% Notes due December 15, 2006 (the "Notes"). The solicitation is for the amendment and waiver of certain reporting requirements i ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. today announced that it has completed the issuance of $375 million aggregate principle amount of fixed rate convertible senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the "Convertible Notes") through an offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A. ... Continue reading
Affinia Under Vehicle Group Names New Marketing Manager
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ashleigh Lockhart Heather Tamol Wray Ward Laseter Wray Ward Laseter (704) 926-1314 (704) 926-1326 alockhart@wwlcreative.com htamol@wwlcreative.com Affinia Under Vehicle Group Names New Marketing Manager McHENRY, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2006) - Affinia Under Vehicle Group has appointed Ken Myers as marketing ... Continue reading
Ansoft Announces Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 1, 2006--Ansoft Corporation will release financial results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2006, after the market close on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. The earnings announcement will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST. A webcast of the earnings conference can be accessed on Ansoft ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 1 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 on Thursday, February 9, 2006 before 7:00 am Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--EnTire Solutions, LLC has named Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as its public relations agency of record. The announcement was made by Richard Wolfe, chief executive officer of EnTire Solutions, and James A. Bianchi, president of the public relations firm which is the Detroit Affiliate of The ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Amends Senior Secured Bank Facility
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Feb. 1, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) announced today that it has secured an amendment that will upsize the Company's existing senior secured bank facility by approximately $46 million. The primary interest rate on the Company's senior secured bank facility remains at LIBOR plus 5.25 percent ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 1, 2006--AUI Contractors recently received the 2005 Quality in Construction Award from the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). AUI executives Glenn Strother, Doug Alumbaugh and Tony Rader accepted the award at the chapter's Honors and Awards Dinner on Jan. 24. "AUI ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va.--Feb. 1, 2006--Managed Objects, the Business Service Management (BSM) Company, announced today 54 per cent year-over-year revenue growth for 2005, achieved as the company continued to outpace industry heavyweights and new market entrants with consistent growth, profitability and product innovation. Growth i ... Continue reading
Pierce Selects SmarTire to Supply TPMS
SmarTire Products to Be Offered on Pierce Fire Fighting Vehicles RICHMOND, British Columbia, Feb. 1 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company, will include the SmarTire active tire pressure monitoring system as an option for new ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it is restructuring its manufacturing facility in Van Nuys, California that will result in a lay off of approximately 375 employees, out of 635 manufacturing employees. Superior's corporate offices and 125 corporate staff, whic ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 1, 2006--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), announced that it will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2005 financial results on Thursday, February 9, 2006, before the market opens publicly. Supreme has scheduled a webcast to discuss financial results for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, February ... Continue reading
Transportation Resource Partners Announces Partnership with Katt Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--Transportation Resource Partners, LP (TRP), a leading private equity firm affiliated with Penske Corporation that invests in the Transportation Industry, announced today that it has teamed with Michael Kattawar, Jr. in partnering for the growth of Katt Worldwide Logistics, Inc. (" ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , a worldwide automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year 2005 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1092 International, pl ... Continue reading
Note: The news release below, originally issued at 9:13 am Feb. 1, 2006, has been corrected to reflect a record date of Jan. 31, 2006, in the third paragraph. The original release indicated a record date of Jan. 30, 2006. ... Continue reading
$118 million investment at GM's Baltimore Transmission creates up to 87 new jobs WHITE MARSH, MD. - General Motors announced today that the first light-duty integrated hybrid transmission to be designed and built in the U.S., will be produced at GM's Baltimore Transmission plant. The new two-mode hybrid transmission wi ... Continue reading
GM Arlington TX SUV Plant To Build Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Two-Mode Hybrid
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - General Motors today announced the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid SUVs will be built at its Arlington assembly plant beginning in late 2007. The vehicles will be equipped with GM's two-mode full hybrid transmission, which will be produced at its Baltimore Transmission Operations in Whi ... Continue reading
GM's Two New Hybrid SUVs Save Fuel While Maintaining Performance
WHITE MARSH, MD. February 1, 2006; General Motors' ongoing commitment to improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions with advanced propulsion technologies is evidenced by the introduction of two new hybrid SUVs - the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid and the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid, featuring the worl ... Continue reading
DETROIT February 1, 2006; The road trip to the Super Bowl in a Pontiac G6 Hardtop Convertible has begun. The cross-country trip, part of Jimmy Kimmel Live's Detroit Super Bowl week broadcasts from Detroit's Gem Theatre, was featured on Tuesday night's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show as cast member Guillermo picked up the firs ... Continue reading
GM Reports Deliveries in January 2006, Up 6 Percent
FOR RELEASE: 2006-02-01 CONTACTS Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn Post Sales IncreasesDeliveries of Chevrolet Tahoe Up 53 Percent; Large Utility Sales Rise 23 PercentLaunch Vehicle Momentum Continues, Paced by DTS, Lucerne, HHR, Impala, G6 and H3DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 296,0 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports January 2006 Sales UP 28%
01 February 2006 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS JANUARY SALES – UP 28% AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported January 2006 sales of 16,237, an increase of 28 percent as compared to the same period in 2005 when sales were 12,683. Also of note, the redesigned New Beetle continues its strong showing wi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports U.S. Sales up 5% for January 2006
* Chrysler Brand Sales Increase 16 Percent * Chrysler 300 Sales Continue Segment-Leading Sales Dominance; 20th Month in Excess of 10,000 Units Sold * Chrysler PT Cruiser Zips to 45 Percent Sales Increase * Jeep(R) Brand Sales Rise 8 Percent * Jeep Wrangler Shows Sales Increase of 2 Percent * Minivan Sales Leader Dodge ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Up 7.0 Percent in January 2006
- MAZDA3 Achieves Best-Ever January - IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 18,177 vehicles in January -- a 7.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. January sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the MAZDA3, which reported sales of 6,109 un ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2006 Sales
Sedona Leads Way and Predicts Another Strong Sales Year for Kia IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its second best January sales ever of 18,110 units, a 5.6-percent increase over the same period in 2005. The Sedona minivan was the leading seller at 5,484 units, a 42-percent increase over ... Continue reading
Suzuki January 2006 Sales up 33%
BREA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 7,210 units in January -- an increase of 33 percent over January of 2005 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record continues Suzuki's recent sales momentum which included record sales of 82,101 in 2 ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January 2006 Record Sales
Honda and Acura Divisions Post Record January Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record January sales of 98,394 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 20.7 percent from January 2005, the company announced today. Honda Division also broke records for the eighth consecutive month, with sales u ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 12,469 January 2006 New Vehicle Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Coming off its twelfth year of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 12,469 new vehicles for January 2006, up three percent from last January. Volume for the month was lead by the C-Class with 3,098 units, closely followed by the E-Class with 2,465 new ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2006 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 160,625 units, an increase of 14 percent over last year. "The year's off to a respectable start, with hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles leading the way," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "January's brig ... Continue reading
Hyundai January Sales Increase 16 Percent Over January 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 30,208 units for the month of January establishing a new January record. Sales were strengthened by the all new 2006 Sonata and XG350/Azera sedans, with sales growth for both models of more than 66 percent over January 2005. "We are very ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Vehicles for California Addressed at Bosch Clean Diesel Symposium
WHAT: Transportation industry executives and representatives, environmentalists, policymakers and regulators will be on hand at the Bosch Clean Diesel Symposium to discuss future opportunities for clean diesel passenger vehicles in California. Clean diesel vehicles provide a 30 percent increase in fuel economy and up t ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Sales Record for January
TSX Posts Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Driven by strong sedan sales, Acura posted record January sales of 13,981 units, surpassing the previous mark of 13,664 set in 2005 and up 2.3 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Strong sales of Acura's performance luxury sedans helped set a new mon ... Continue reading
BMW Group January 2006 Strong Sales
BMW Reports Best January on Record with Increase of 12 Percent; MINI Brand Sales also Reports Best January Ever WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 22,218 vehicles in January 2006, an increase of 12 percent over the 19,764 vehicles reported in January 2005. BMW ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2006 Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--(NNA) reported 75,891 total sales in January, posting a slight 0.9 percent decrease over last year. The Nissan Division also posted a 0.1 decrease over last year while the fuel-efficient Murano celebrated its best January ever. While NNA's luxury marque, Infiniti, posted a 7.5 decrease in ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2006 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 7,469 units, an increase of 2.8% over January 2005 sales. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse coupe, 1,559 vehicles sold up 160% from prior year. "We are encouraged ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January 2006 Sales
-- Impreza sales up 17% over last year -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales totaling 12,384 units. Sales of the Impreza line were up 17 percent from the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "Subaru is looking forward to ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports January 2006 Sales
2006 Starts with Record Month due to Strong Sports Car Sales ATLANTA, Feb. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced best-ever January sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 3,232 Porsc ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars North American Sales Report for January 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 8,881 units for January. This compares to 10,160 for the same period last year, representing a 12 percent decrease. For the month, the Volvo S60 sedan performed well with 2,067 units sold -- a 7 percent increase. The XC90 S ... Continue reading
Audi of America Announces January 2006 Sales Increase of 19.8%
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Continuing the trend of sales increases from 2005, Audi of America, Inc. posted a 19.8% increase in sales for January 2006. Audi sold a total of 6,084 vehicles versus 5,077 vehicle sales in January 2005. Leading the sales gain for the month was the A6 with a total of 1,617, a 33.4% increa ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 5% Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for January 2006
Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 155,465 Vehicles, a Five Percent Increase for January 2006 Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 12,469 Vehicles, a Three Percent Increase for January 2006 NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 167,934 passenger vehic ... Continue reading
NADAguides: What's in Store for 2006?
NADAguides.com Lead Auto Expert Sounds Off With His Predictions for the Coming Year: New Car Buyers Have More Options Than Ever Before; Gas Prices Become a Bigger Concern COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mark Perleberg, lead auto expert at NADAguides.com -- a leading vehicle information website -- today published his pred ... Continue reading
January 2006 U.S. Auto Sales - Ford Motor Company
* Sales of Ford's new mid-size cars increased 25 percent in January compared with December. Sales of Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr totaled 14,714. * Total car sales were 82,710, up 18 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford's F-Series truck up 7 percent; total truck sales declined 7 percent. * Land Ro ... Continue reading
MVC Capital Invests $15 Million In BM Auto Ltd.
PURCHASE, N.Y.--Feb. 1, 2006--MVC Capital, Inc. , today announced that the Fund has provided approximately $8 million in equity and $7 million in a 60-day bridge financing to BM Auto Ltd. ("BM Auto"), an automotive distributor incorporated in Latvia. BM Auto will use the proceeds it receives from the Fund to acquire th ... Continue reading
Honda Financial Services Receives Highest Ranking in Non-Luxury Loan Satisfaction
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Honda Financial Services received the highest ranking in the non-luxury loan segment in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study(SM). In addition to receiving high marks in payment/billing, provider offering and application/approval process, Honda Financial Se ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $200.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005, up 98 percent compared to $101.3 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the fourth quarter was $22.5 million, an 80 percent increase, compared to $12.5 m ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Systems Receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for the Company's Dual-Fuel Diesel System
TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 1, 2006--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the Company") (OTCBB: HYFS) today announced the receipt of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Conversion System Certificate of Conformity for the Company's patent dual-fuel diesel conversion system. The Certificate of Conformity was declared e ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Reports Strong 2005 Results; Positive Outlook for 2006
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Timken Company today announced record sales of $5.2 billion, up 15 percent from a year ago. Net income in 2005 increased sharply to a record $260.3 million, or $2.81 per diluted share, from $135.7 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, last year. Excluding the impact of special items, the comp ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG: Even More Dynamism and Attention To Detail
Mercedes-AMG: SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG: even more dynamism and attention to detail Affalterbach, Feb 01, 2006 The SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG are now even more sporty and exclusive. Both outstanding high-performance AMG Roadsters have made further substantial gains in terms of technology, design and appointments and now off ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,423 per vehicle sold in January 2006, down $109, or four percent, from December 2005, and up $15, or 0.6 percent, from January 200 ... Continue reading
First Showing for New Subaru Rally Team USA Nets Podium
--Team Subaru Scores Impressive Second and Fourth Places in Season Opener-- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru Rally Team USA debuted its new 2006 Impreza WRX STI Open Class rally cars for the very first time at Round 1 of the Rally America Championship, the Sno*Drift Rally in Atlanta, MI. Team drivers Travis Pastrana ... Continue reading
Cars Roll Into Michigan International Auto Show
Contact: Henri Boucher, Show Producer (616) 447-2860 ext 1071 Dianna Stampfler, Publicist (269) 330-4228 CHECK OUT SOME OF THE CARS THAT WILL BE AT THIS YEAR'S SHOW: Ford Lightning http://www.svt.ford.com/newsConceptLight.asp Ford GR1 Shelby http://media.ford.com/newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=19670 Chevy SRR htt ... Continue reading
700 HD Radio(TM) Stations Now On-Air As Digital AM & FM Rollout Momentum Continues
Over 100 Stations Delivering Distinctive New Content Channels With HD Radio Multicasting COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 1 -- When Beasley Broadcasting Group's WXKB-FM flipped the switch and turned on its digital signal on January 26, it signaled the 700th U.S. radio station to begin broadcasting with HD Radio technology. Radio st ... Continue reading
Brazil Flexes Auto Sugar Fuel Usage: 400% Global Increase in Ethanol Forecast
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa--Feb. 1, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture is planning to increase the area of sugar cane cultivation in the country by 2.5 million hectares to meet the demand for sugar and alcohol producti ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Wheel Business
CHICAGO, Feb. 1 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it acquired Transwheel Corporation, an aluminum alloy wheel refurbishing and distribution business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Transwheel currently operates refurbishing and distribution facilities in Huntington, IN; Manchester, CT; Williamsport, ... Continue reading
News for Release: Wednesday, February 1, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA's Hispanic Web Site Starts Second Year on High Note "Agency adds Hispanic environmental health page to site "*Contact: Lina Younes, 202-564-4355 / younes.lina@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-February 1, 2006) EPA announced today a ... Continue reading
Cadillac Provides Stylin' Rides for the 48th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 1, 2006--Just in time for the music industry's biggest party, Cadillac has partnered with The Recording Academy(R) to provide the "ride of choice" for the 48th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards on Wednesday, February 8. The fleet of 120 limited-edition GRAMMY Escalades marks the second consecutive year that Cad ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Re-Opens Travel Trailer Plant in Ohio
Production Also Commences at Housing Plant in Southern California RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today the re-opening of its Edgerton, Ohio, plant. The plant will initially manufacture travel trailers for orders ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for Redesigned 25/34 MPG 2006 Accord Hybrid
High performance hybrid provides lower emissions with new features and additional refinement for 2006 February 1, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- The redesigned 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid is debuting at dealerships nationwide with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $30,990, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced t ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles to Riverside
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Riverside, California. This is part of a larger South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches the World's Most Powerful Truck
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 1, 2006--Volvo Trucks is today presenting a new version of the flagship Volvo FH16 in Europe. The greater part of the investment of SEK 300 million has been on the cleaner 16 litre engine, which with its 660 hp is the most powerful in the truck industry. The Volvo FH16 is in the prestige class a ... Continue reading
Ford Applauds President Bush's Plan to Accelerate Ethanol Fuel Adoption
DEARBORN, Mich., January 31, 2006 - In his State of the Union address tonight, President Bush has indicated that he will promote alternative energy sources such as ethanol to help the nation move toward energy independence. Ford Motor Company has long been at work on these efforts, pioneering new hybrid and ethanol tec ... Continue reading
DETROIT - GMC's most premium full-size SUV offers enhanced features and craftsmanship in 2007 that distinguish it from other models in the segment. It is a comprehensive package of performance, amenities and style that delivers a powerful statement that is unique to GMC. GMC today announced that the all-new 2007 Yukon ... Continue reading
DETROIT - General Motors will introduce the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, the latest rollout of its next-generation full-size truck family and the industry's most flexible utility vehicle, at the Chicago Auto Show. GM also will make two major announcements: One will build on the "Live Green Go Yellow" campaign GM l ... Continue reading
Another Large Car Earns Top Rating
ANOTHER LARGE LUXURY CAR EARNS TOP RATING IN DEMANDING SIDE IMPACT TEST ARLINGTON, VA — The Lexus GS, equipped with standard side curtain airbags, earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top rating of good in a crash test that simulates a side impact from an SUV or pickup truck. Ratings for the Lexus ... Continue reading
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: January 31, 2006 (day) - Tampa, Florida - East Bay Raceway Park - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Arin McIntosh, 34, McIntosh-19.051; 2. Ryan Smith, 55, S&S-19.190; 3. Terry Hall, 8, Hall-19.266; 4. Nick Daugherty, 7, Daugherty-19.705; 5. ... Continue reading
PACCAR Annual Profits Surge 25 Percent
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Jan. 31, 2006--"PACCAR Inc reported record revenues and net income for 2005 as well as earning its highest quarterly profit in its 100-year history," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "These outstanding results are especially noteworthy as the company celebrated its Centennial ... Continue reading
Mattman Specialty Vehicles Completes Entry into Public Marketplace
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicle, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), a Nevada-based publicly traded corporation, today announced the completion of its combination with J. Mattman Security, Inc. ("JMS"). As part of the transaction, the controlling shareholders of JMS have taken contro ... Continue reading
Subaru Hosts Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout at 2006 Philadelphia Auto Show
What: Subaru, the Delaware Valley's only hometown car company, is hosting a special event at this year's Philadelphia International Auto Show. Subaru is the official automotive sponsor of The American Cancer Society's Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer program. The basketball coaches representing Philadelphia's Division I ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Revenues and Earnings in the Fourth Quarter
- 4th Quarter Earnings Per Share Increases 40.5% to $1.04 vs. Prior Year of $0.74 - - Increases FY06 EPS Guidance to $4.10 to $4.30 - - Sees Continued Strong Demand for All Force-Protection Equipment Categories - JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security pr ... Continue reading
Lexus GS Earns Top Rating in Demanding Side Impact Test
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31 -- The Lexus GS, a large luxury car equipped with standard side curtain airbags, earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top rating of good in a crash test that simulates a side impact from an SUV or pickup truck. Ratings for the Lexus in the Institute's frontal offset and rear tests ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation, Ford Motor Company Extend Contract to Supply Frame for F-150
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- Dana Corporation announced today that the Ford Motor Company has extended its contract with Dana to supply the full-perimeter frame for the popular F-150 full-size pickup, Motor Trend magazine's 2004 Truck of the Year. The contract is slated to continue across several iterations of the vehicle ... Continue reading
Dependable Auto Shippers Launches New eCommerce Site
Automated Online Booking Engine Will Maximize Online Revenue DENVER, Jan. 31 -- The Indigio Group, Inc. announced this week the launch of a new website platform for Dependable Auto Shippers (www.dasautoshippers.com), complete with advanced channel analytic capabilities and a new automated online booking engine. This la ... Continue reading
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