America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 1 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2006 first quarter, ended July 31st, 2005, on Thursday, September 8th, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). A live audio of ... Continue reading
National Vanpool Provider Offers Alternative to High Gas Prices
TROY, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Gas prices throughout the country have passed the $3.00 per gallon mark, and they show no signs of dropping any time soon. As fuel costs continue to rise, many employees are concerned about their daily commutes to and from work. Workers who travel more than 30 minutes or over 15 miles each way h ... Continue reading
Toyota Companies Pledge $5,000,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Toyota companies today announced a $5,000,000 contribution directed to disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina, which struck a devastating blow to the US Gulf Coast on August 29. "We're hopeful that aid may quickly reach those who fell victim to the torrential wind and rain," said ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Announces 20th Anniversary Edition Bounder Motor Home
Interior and Exterior Enhancements Attributed to Customer Feedback Ensure Its Reputation as a Leader in Class A Motor Homes RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of the 2006 Bounder gas motor home. The launch marks the 20th anniversary of ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Increases Payment Deferrals to Hurricane Katrina Victims
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Ford Motor Credit Company has increased its payment deferral offer to customers affected by Hurricane Katrina. Customers may now defer up to three vehicle payments; previously two payment deferrals were offered. "We have already heard from many customers who are interested in the Disaster Re ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Shares Tips for Saving Fuel
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- As fuel prices climb, Chrysler Group passes along tips to help customers maximize the fuel economy of their vehicles. While Chrysler Group is working to improve the fuel economy of its vehicles through technologies available today such as Multi-Displacement System, more efficient engines ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's impact on energy production in one of the nation's main energy hubs, and with gasoline and heating fuel prices soaring even higher, the Alliance to Save Energy urges Americans to drive and operate more fuel efficiently heading into the normally heavily-trafficke ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Sept. 1, 2005--In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's impact on energy production in one of the nation's main energy hubs, and with gasoline and heating fuel prices soaring even higher, the Alliance to Save Energy urges Americans to drive and operate more fuel efficiently heading into the normally heavily-traff ... Continue reading
Anant Talaulicar Named Cummins Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Sept. 1, 2005--Anant Talaulicar, Chairman Cummins India Ltd., has been named a Cummins Vice President, the Company announced today. Talaulicar, 44, who also serves as Managing Director of Cummins India Area Business Organization (ABO) and of Tata Cummins Ltd., a 50-50 joint venture with Tata Motors, has ... Continue reading
ANSYS Announces Latest Releases of AQWA and ASAS Software Suites
Latest software addresses engineering issues in the marine and offshore industries SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Sept. 1 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the newest availability of ASAS(TM) 14, structural finite element s ... Continue reading
As Gas Prices Spiral Upward Tornado's Swirling Action Helps Car Owners' Expenses Go Downward
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- It is not an exaggeration to say that fuel prices went through the roof this summer. With the average price of gas approaching $3 per gallon nationwide, concerned car owners are examining the Tornado Air Management Systems fuel saving device as a means to find relief at the gas pump ... Continue reading
Blind Downhill Racer Ready for Cougar Mountain Classic Cycling Weekend
NOTE: BOBBY McMULLEN IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO ATTEND A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE EVENT AT INFINEON RACEWAY ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, AT 11:30 A.M. PLEASE SEE INVITE THAT WAS TRANSMITTED EARLIER. Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-933-3907 Contact: Pamela Heisey Cougar Mountain Classic 415-359-0730 pheisey@o2sm.c ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Inc. Announces Settlement of ChoiceParts Litigation
CHICAGO--Sept. 1, 2005--CCC Information Services Inc., a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , today announced that ChoiceParts, LLC and its three founding companies, including CCC, have signed a settlement agreement with the defendants in an antitrust case brought by ChoiceParts in federal court. CCC own ... Continue reading
C.H. Robinson Acquires European Freight Forwarding Companies
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 1, 2005--C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") announced today that it has acquired, in separate transactions, two freight forwarding companies, Hirdes Group Worldwide ("Hirdes"), and Bussini Transport S.r.l. ("Bussini"). The two companies combined had gross revenues of approximately $52 mi ... Continue reading
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.--Sept. 1, 2005--Leading automotive assembly and testing solutions provider Cincinnati Lamb Assembly & Test has announced that it has been renamed CL Automation in keeping with a change of focus in the company's business strategy. Following the firm's recent acquisition by Maxcor's MAG Industrial Au ... Continue reading
COUGHLIN JR. LOOKS TO REPEAT AS MOPAR SUPER STOCK HEMI CHALLENGE CHAMPION
NEWS RELEASE September 1, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert Team Mopar Public Relations J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com COUGHLIN JR. LOOKS TO REPEAT AS MOPAR SUPER STOCK HEMI® CHALLENGE CHAMPION Center Line, Mich. - Jeg Coughlin Jr. is accustomed to being the center of a ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Contributes $50,000 to Aid Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- In response to the recent hurricane devastation in the Gulf Coast region, Dana Corporation has contributed $50,000 (U.S.) to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund to support its humanitarian relief and recovery efforts. Additionally, Dana will make a second contribution to the Ameri ... Continue reading
WHAT: The DENSO North America Foundation is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast states hit by Hurricane Katrina. "Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this devastating natural disaster," said DENSO International America President ... Continue reading
Camarillo, Calif.-September 1, 2005-Creators of one of the world's leading CAM software systems, DP Technology Corp. will demonstrate its flagship product, ESPRIT, at CMTS in Toronto, booth number 203. The latest version of the software continues to build off earlier versions and includes a pre- packaged solution for p ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Preferred Securities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 1, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the DURA Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2005, to stockholders of record ... Continue reading
Organizational restructuring better reflects increased acceptance of and demand for Ovonic products and technologies ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that, with the increasing acceptance of and demand for its Ovonic products as it continues its transition ... Continue reading
Fakhoury Appointed Vice President / General Manager Gunite Corporation
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Sept. 1, 2005--Accuride Corporation announced today that it has appointed Dr. Omar Fakhoury to Vice President / General Manager of Gunite Corporation. Gunite, a subsidiary of Accuride Corporation, is a leading North American supplier of wheel-end systems and components for the heavy- and medium-duty t ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company to Participate in CSFB's Global Automotive Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- David Cosper, Ford Motor Credit Company vice chairman and chief financial officer, will speak at the 2005 CSFB Global Automotive Conference on Thursday, September 8, in New York City, New York. His presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET and will last about an hour. A live listen ... Continue reading
Georgie Boy Manufacturing Transitions to Upgraded Facilities
- Newer Middlebury, Indiana Plant Will Support Growth ELKHART, Ind., Sept. 1 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that Georgie Boy Manufacturing LLC, a Motorhome Company within their RV Group, will be moving their manufacturing facility to a newer, more sophisticated facility located in Middlebury, Indiana. Geo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Highway Heroes Forge Special Bonds From Rescues
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Truck driver Kenneth L. Bass vividly remembers the chilly night he rescued a man who had accidentally driven off a bridge into a fast-flowing river. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Bass, a 1990 Goodyear Highway Hero, knows that had he arrived at the bridge just a few ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Unveils Premier Downhill Course During Cycling Weekend
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-933-3907 Contact: Pamela Heisey Cougar Mountain Classic 415-359-0730 pheisey@o2sm.com Infineon Raceway Unveils Premier Downhill Course at Infineon Technologies Cougar Mountain Classic SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The Infineon Technologies Cougar Mountain Classic has ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Inc. Sells Intellectual Property Rights to U.K. Company
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) is pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement with KleenAir Systems International plc (KSIP) of the U.K., for the acquisition of its NOxMaster(R) Intellectual Property rights. It has also signed an exclusive manufacturing and distributio ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Two Aftermarket Businesses
CHICAGO--Sept. 1, 2005--LKQ Corporation today announced that it acquired two businesses that operate in the aftermarket collision automotive replacement parts business. Independent Auto Parts is headquartered in Pennsylvania and Mid-State Aftermarket Parts is headquartered in Arkansas. Revenue of these businesses for t ... Continue reading
- Chrysler Group MDS improves fuel economy up to 20 percent - Standard equipment on almost all HEMI 5.7L engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Just a few simple tips can help owners of Chrysler Group engines with Multi-Displacement System (MDS) get the most fuel mileage possible from their 5.7L HEMI(R) V8 engine. The ... Continue reading
Mercury, Sea Pro Support New Orleans Efforts
FOND DU LAC, Wis., Sept. 1 -- Mercury Marine has joined with Sea Pro boat company to ship more than $200,000 in boats and engines to support rescue efforts in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "We wanted to do all we could to help, and we wanted to do it immediately," said Mercury Marine President Patrick C ... Continue reading
Monroe(R) 'Count Shockula' Promotion Marks Early Start to Halloween at Auto Service Locations
Monroe Offering Cash-Back Rebate to Consumers Who Replace Worn Shocks and Struts with Qualifying Units in September and October MONROE, Mich., Sept. 1 -- The fall automotive maintenance season officially begins September 1 at thousands of North American service locations thanks to the Monroe "Count Shockula" consumer r ... Continue reading
News Advisory: American Trucking Associations
TO: Assignment Editors, City Desks, Traffic Reporters, Radio Drive Time & TV AM-Noon show producers FR: Mike Russell, ATA, (703) 838-7935; Jennifer Kohlhorst, ATA, (703) 838-1836 Ellen Serrano, Share the Road National Field Director, (703) 431-2567, http://www.atastr.org/ RE: Presentation, unveiling of specially-decale ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Appoints New Board Members
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's Alternative Energy Business Accelerator, announced the appointment of Michael R. Boulus, Ph.D., Robert J. Buckler, Lana Pollack and Chris Rizik to serve on the non-profit's Board of Directors. Each new Board member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respectiv ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 1 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today urged Pennsylvania residents to conserve fuel as storm damage to Gulf Coast oil infrastructure is expected to push gas prices past $3 a gallon with more drivers taking to the highway over the long Labor Day weekend. Additionally, Governor Rendell yesterday di ... Continue reading
ProQuest to Present at Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information solutions for the education and automotive markets, will present at the upcoming Harris Nesbitt Back to School 2005 Education Conference at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Alan Aldworth, ProQuest's Chairman, President and CEO, will beg ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Spot Future Trends and Developments for T.V. and Video in Japan
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23353) has announced the addition of TV & Video in Japan to their offering. Our TV & Video in Japan industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the tv & video industry. It includes det ... Continue reading
Safety Security, and Peace of Mind
-- One company is celebrating ten years of commitment to safety, security, and peace of mind. Over the last 10 years General Motors' OnStar service has continually evolved with the service being able to respond to everything from roadside assistance to air bag notifications. Chet Huber, President of OnStar explains how ... Continue reading
'Super Bowl Of Style' - New York's Fashion Week Receives A Fan-Friendly Event
* Ford Motor Company's Mercury Brand Gives Consumers Complimentary Hair & Make-Up Consultations on Broadway * Two 'Indoor/Outdoor' Runway Shows Bring the Catwalk to the Sidewalk DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- The fashion shows in New York kick off a month-long journey around the globe for designers to unveil their much-an ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Sept. 1, 2005--The Friedkin Companies and the owners of Gulf States Toyota have dedicated up to $2 million in disaster relief funds in the Friedkin Disaster Relief Fund to aid Toyota associates and their families in the Gulf States region who have been affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Gulf Sta ... Continue reading
Tidewater Reports No Damage or Service Interruption Resulting from Hurricane Katrina
NEW ORLEANS--Sept. 1, 2005--Tidewater announced today that it has not experienced any damage or interruption of service to its fleet of vessels currently serving the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. The company's main operational base in Amelia Louisiana was also unaffected except for power and tele ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Web Cast Presentation at the 2005 CSFB Global Automotive Conference on September 8
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 1 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will simultaneously web cast its upcoming presentation at the 2005 Credit Suisse First Boston Global Automotive Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 8, 2005, from approximately 9:05 to 9:40 a.m. (EDT). During the presentation, the Company will provi ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Announces Promotion of Mark S. Koenen
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 -- Williams Controls, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that Mark S. Koenen has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Williams Controls. In this newly created position he will be responsible for worldwide marketing and customer development, as well as global sales strategy and i ... Continue reading
Richie Stevens survives Katrina, will race in Indy
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK ROUND 18 OF 23 RACE DATES: SEPT. 2-5, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RICHIE STEVENS SURVIVES HURRICANE KATRINA, WILL RACE AT U.S. NATIONALS INDI ... Continue reading
Fuel-Saving Tips From One Pro Angler Who Spends Over 200 Days a Year on the Road
KENNESAW, Ga., Sept. 1 -- Have you ever noticed that your tow vehicle seems to get better gas mileage on your way to a bass tournament or your favorite lake than it does on the trip home? Yamaha pro Greg Hackney did. In earning the 2005 FLW Angler of the Year title and the No. 1 pro angler in the world spot in the Stat ... Continue reading
BMW Financial Services To Accommodate Hurricane Victims With Flexible Payment Options
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Nearly 5,000 customers of BMW Financial Services in four states hit by Hurricane Katrina should not have to worry about making their car payments on time. In an attempt to alleviate at least a small part of the financial and emotional burden suffered by hurricane victims, BMW FS will work with ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Commits $1.1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Efforts
* Chrysler Group's Philanthropic Fund Commits $500,000 to Disaster Relief Efforts; Funds to be Disbursed to the American Red Cross and Local Charities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama * DaimlerChrysler Services Makes $250,000 Corporate Commitment to American Red Cross * Mercedes-Benz USA Makes $250,000 Donation to ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation Helps Hurricane Victims Weather the Storm
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), Nissan's financial services division, will allow customers in hurricane-stricken areas to defer two vehicle payments without extension fees. All customers living in counties declared a disaster by the Federal Emergency Management Agency will b ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Updates Status of Stores Affected By Katrina
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Sept. 1, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced that the majority of stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina have reopened. As of 1:00 p.m. CST today, only 19 stores remain closed, 10 of which are ready to reopen once clearance has been given by the aut ... Continue reading
Isuzu Motors America Matches Employees' Donations to Katrina Relief
CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced today that it will match all donations made by its employees to the American Red Cross for support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. According to the company, Isuzu "has committed to match, dollar for dollar, the total donations Isuzu associates cont ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results
PHOENIX--Sept. 1, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Financial Results Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2005, (the "second quarter of fiscal 2005") incr ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--As many auto insurance carriers invest in developing their Web sites, the number of visitors who turn to the Internet to seek service or obtain a quote has increased considerably, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 National Auto Insurance Study(SM) released today. " ... Continue reading
Subaru August 2005 Sales Rise Eight Percent
-- Total sales up six percent year-to-date; Impreza sales up 15 percent -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales totaling 17,426 units, showing an increase of eight percent for the month, over the same period last year. Total sales are six percent higher year-to-date over las ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports New Sales Record In August 2005
Tucson Breaks All-Time Monthly Retail Sales Record FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America sold 42,113 units during the month of August, posting a nine percent increase compared with a year ago. Hyundai's all-new 2006 Sonata, which Edmunds.com recently evaluated stating, "Not only is the Sonata as nic ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Automotive Sales up 15 Percent in August 2005
BREA, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth in August reporting sales of 7,216 units; up 15 percent over the previous August. This is the best August sales figure for Suzuki since 1989. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 8 percent. Suzuki's ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces August 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for August 2005: Mazda North American Operations - August 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date August August % August August % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 7,547 6,308 19.6% 67,135 54,986 22.1% Mazda5 1,784 -- N ... Continue reading
BMW Group In the U.S. Reports August 2005 Best Month Ever for BMW Brand
BMW Group Sales up 18 Percent for August; Year-to-Date Sales Rise 4.3 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported impressive August sales of 28,879, an increase of 18 percent over the 24,501 vehicles sold the same month last year, for its second best month ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record Breaking August Sales, New All-Time Records Set
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- American Honda sales increased 18.6 percent for August and set four all-time records for automobile sales including the best month ever with sales of 156,173 units, eclipsing the previous record of 147,253 set in August 2003. Year-to-date, American Honda sales are up 5.7 percent for the yea ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Sales Record for August 2005
TSX, TL, and MDX Post Records TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Acura posted record August sales of 19,221 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 16,434 set in 2004 and up 12.5 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 144,075 rose 11.2 percent versus 2004. The TSX sports sedan ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports 17th Consecutive Month of Sales Increases
- Jeep(R) Brand Sales Lead Chrysler Group Performance; Sales Rise 16 Percent Year-Over-Year - Sports Tourer Segment Sales Perform Well; Sales Increase 6 Percent Over Last Year - Truck Segment Sales Volume Improves; Dodge Ram Pickup Sales Continue as Volume Leader for the Company - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Goes on Sale Today ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA 2005 Record August Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest August on record with sales of 19,267 new vehicles, an increase of 7.1 percent over last August, bringing the year-to-date sales total to 138,692 vehicles. The new 2006 M-Class continued its strong momentum in the market, with a sales incre ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors August 2005 U.S. Sales Increase Year Over Year
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 10,945 units -- a two percent increase from August 2004's sales volume and a five percent increase from July 2005. This represents the best year-over-year performance in two years. "August sales are a clear indicati ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces August 2005 Sales
Sales Up 12.7% for the Month of August, 6.8% Year-to-Date IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 23,820 units for August 2005. Kia's year-to-date sales of 192,958 were 6.8-percent ahead of the record number achieved in 2004. Kia's August sales were highlighted by a 54.4-per ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports 2005 Best-Ever August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever August sales of 205,362 vehicles, an increase of 9.5 percent. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,535,849, up 11.4 percent over the same period last year. "Even as the impact of employee pricing wanes and pump price ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces 2005 Best August Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) continues record breaking sales by reporting 92,365 total sales in August, posting a 10.6% increase over last year. This month marks the best August sales in the history of NNA as well as its Nissan division. Strong sales of Nissan models such as the Alti ... Continue reading
Audi Reports August 2005 Sales Results Up 6.8%
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported August sales of 6,911, representing a 6.8% increase when compared to August 2004 sales of 6,473. "We are pleased to see both the new Audi A4 and the new Audi A6 sales picking up significantly," says Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of Ame ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for August 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. report sales of 10,826 units for the month in the United States, representing a 14 percent decrease compared to the best August on record turned in last year. Overall, NAFTA (Canada, Mexico, and the United States, including Puerto Rico) sales reached 12,159 u ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports August 2005 Sales
Porsche Starts New Fiscal Year with 7 Percent Increase ATLANTA, Sept. 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 August retail sales in the United States totaled 2,735 cars, an increase of 7 percent comp ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. Sales Rose 6 Percent In August 2005
* Overall, Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales totaled 288,429, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales up 22 percent as Ford Mustang, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego continue to pace car revival. * Truck sales equal to a year ago as record F-Series and crossover utility sales are neutralized by lower sale ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 5 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for August 2005
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 187,085 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Increase Unadjusted (1 Percent Adjusted) for August 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,267 Vehicles, a 7 Percent Increase Unadjusted for August 2005 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total ... Continue reading
Studios Explore 'Blue Sky' Adventures for Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge
- Final January Show Before Moving to New November Dates - LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 -- In Los Angeles, style reigns supreme. And for the automobile designers working in one of the world's automotive design centers, you can expect there will be plenty of imaginative vehicle designs emerging from the Los Angeles Auto Show's ... Continue reading
Clarion to Supply Suzuki's 2006 SUV Models With XM-Ready Audio System
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- When buyers of Suzuki's 2006 model year SUVs begin enjoying their XM-ready audio system, they'll be doing so on Clarion audio systems supplied by Clarion Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Clarion Company Ltd. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020327/DEW027LOGO ) Clarion is the exclu ... Continue reading
NowAuto Announces Record Auto Sales of 297 Vehicles for August Up 26% from July
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1 -- Global-E Investments, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GEIV) , soon to become NowAuto Group, Inc., which recently acquired the assets of NowAuto, Inc. , which owns four auto dealerships in the Southwest and is a Tier I provider of Navicom GPS and GSM products and the Navicom GPS network, today announ ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has completed two transactions that support the company's focus on its core businesses and markets. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Dana and The Daido Metal Company have dissolved their joint venture, which manufactured engine b ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that, based on the preliminary data, the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the U.S. was $2,655 per vehicle sold in August 2005, down $66, or 2.4%, from August 2004, and down $326, or 10.9%, fr ... Continue reading
UAW President to Offer Economic Strategy at Detroit Economic Club Meeting
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- Ron Gettelfinger, President, International Union, UAW, will address members and guests at the next Detroit Economic Club meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2005. In his speech, titled "The High Road: A Progressive Economic Strategy for America," Mr. Gettelfinger will offer a plan for making the econo ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technology; UK Co. Builds Next Generation Hybrid Sports Coupe
London, England August 29, 2005 -- Connaught Motor Co. Ltd. announced yesterday that it has achieved significant new investment for the production of its breakthrough Type D V-10 Hybrid Sports Coupe. Connaught also plans to license their hybrid technology for use in other mass-market vehicle models beginning in 2006. C ... Continue reading
The Ford Iosis Concept Car Unveiled in Frankfort 2006
The Ford Iosis concept car - defining a new design direction Ford has unveiled the striking iosis concept car – a vehicle that defines an exciting new design direction for Ford of Europe. Building on the style of the Ford SAV Concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, iosis demonstrates Ford's new ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- (5:30 a.m.) -- Talks continued throughout the evening and are continuing this hour between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the United Auto Workers, after the existing labor contract expired at 12:01 a.m. today, Sept. 1. Business operations go on as usual at the company. A total of 2,984 barga ... Continue reading
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--Electronic Arts announced today that the latest version of its EA SPORTS(TM) branded NASCAR(R) videogame, NASCAR(R) 06: Total Team Control, has shipped and is available at retail stores. With new squad-based racing controls, players can communicate with teammates through the crew ch ... Continue reading
GXS to Address Critical Supply Chain Issues and Highlight China B2B Survey Results at AutoTech 2005
--GXS, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce solutions, today announced that company executives will participate in three distinct panels at AIAG AutoTech 2005 in Detroit on September 1. GXS will address this year's event theme, Streamlining the Industry, and present the results of the AIAG co-spo ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--SuccessFactors, Inc., the leading supplier of workforce performance management software, today announced that The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has successfully implemented the company's succession planning technol ... Continue reading
Rise in Large-Scale Application of High Temperature-resistant Plastics in Motors and Gears
LONDON, September 1 -- In spite of metal alloys being the materials of choice for motor and gear applications, high-temperature plastics have established themselves in these areas, especially in, but not confined to, the automotive sector. Automakers are increasingly considering developing fuel reservoirs, ignition mod ... Continue reading
Record Numbers of Consumers Will Spend Labor Day Weekend in Park Model RVs at Their Favorite Campground or RV Resort NEWNAN, Ga., Sept. 1 -- National shipments of recreational park trailers were up 11 percent during the first half of 2005 as record numbers of consumers bought into the idea of using a trailer product as ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 1 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today the appointment of a special committee of its board of directors to respond to Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.'s proposed tender offer of $32.50 per share in cash for all of the outstanding shares of 7-Eleven's common stock that it does not currently own. On or befo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Sale of Wingtack Adhesives Resins Business
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Wingtack adhesives resins business to Sartomer Company Inc., a unit of the French energy firm Total S.A. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The business include ... Continue reading
How is Bridgestone Group Faring in 2005?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23533) has announced the addition of Bridgestone Group 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. Bridgestone Group is currently one among the world's largest manufacturers of tires and other rubber products. The Gro ... Continue reading
"LP Gas - Modern Energy Anywhere" Will be the Focus of This Year's World LP Gas Association Forum
PARIS, September 1 -- The World Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (WLPGA) will hold its 18th Forum in Shanghai on September 14th - 16th. The conference will concentrate on showing how LP Gas, a clean, portable, widely available and easy to use energy, can contribute to building a healthier, more prosperous world. (Lo ... Continue reading
Consumer Boom in Portable Navigation Systems Presents Opportunities to Vehicle Manufacturers
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23503) has announced the addition of European Telematics: Market Trends and Analysis of Embedded and Portable Navigation Systems to their offering. This new report analysing the navigation market and technology trends in Eu ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China Has Become the World's Car Audio Manufacturing Center
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 1, 2005--Research and Market has announced the addition of China Car Audio Industry, 2005 to their offering. This report is a research report specialized in China's car audio market, dealing with facts including China's car audio market pattern, companies competition and cooperation relations in ... Continue reading
Advances in High Temperature Plastics for Motors and Gears - Frost & Sullivan Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Rise in Large-Scale Application of High Temperature-resistant Plastics in Motors and Gears London, UK – 1st September, 2005 - In spite of metal alloys being the materials of choice for motor and gear applications, high-temperature plastics have established themselves in these areas, especially in, b ... Continue reading
Dodge Delivers Mega Value with All-New 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Priced from $32,760 and boasting the largest pickup cab on the planet, Dodge Ram Mega Cab offers more than the competition * More space - 72.2 cubic feet of interior cargo volume * More innovations - Multiple seating and storage configurations * More cab length - More than one foot longer than Ford F-250 Crew Cab * Mor ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for New 2006 Ram 1500
Starting at $21,700, New Dodge Ram Offers Truckload of Value * All-new frame and suspension, all-new interior, bold exterior design, and loads of new amenities provide incredible value throughout Dodge Ram 1500 lineup * First pickup to offer best-in-class HEMI(R) power with fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) a ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive appointments effective October 1, 2005: Yogendra N. (Yogen) Rahangdale has been named president and chief operating officer. Most recently he served as executive vice president, Operations & Planning. Rahangdale joine ... Continue reading
Delphi's Leading Edge Damping Control Technologies Help To Smooth The Ride
From passive to semi-active, OEMs can count on Delphi for a full range of damping technology Five new customers for MagneRide(TM) will be in production by 2007 TROY, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Delphi Corporation's high performance, semi-active suspension control system, MagneRide(TM), currently featured on six premium vehicles ... Continue reading
SanDisk Launches Sansa Car Transmitter to Play MP3 Music Through a Car Radio
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--SanDisk Corporation today introduced the Sansa(TM) Car Transmitter, a device that will play music stored on a SanDisk Sansa MP3 digital player through a car radio. The stereo transmitter plugs into a standard vehicle cigarette lighter and pipes music from the portable player through an ... Continue reading
Top Figures Gather for Car Design Night of the Year in Frankfurt
LONDON, September 1 -- Senior members of the automotive car design community will be attending the Interior Motives Design Awards 2005 ceremony held at the King Kamehameha Club, Frankfurt on 14 September, during the Frankfurt Show. Among the special guests will be this year's prestigious judging panel: Olivier Boulay ( ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Civic: an extreme transformation of design and dynamics
Honda of America released full details on the North American version of the 2006 Civic: The Honda Civic is the cornerstone of Honda and its automotive heritage, earning recognition and acclaim as an icon in the automotive industry since its introduction in 1973. The Civic represents the first high volume production aut ... Continue reading
Daihatsu exhibits compact SUV and hybrid sports car at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will exhibit a compact SUV, the D-Compact 4X4, and a hybrid sports car, the HVS, along with a number of other new models at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show. D-Compact 4X4 (concept car world premier) The D-Compact 4X4 is Daihatsu's proposal for a new compact SUV that's more ... Continue reading
"Mazda SASSOU" B-car Design Concept to be Unveiled at 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 31, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will present an exciting Zoom-Zoom design concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September--the Mazda SASSOU ('sa-so') a small, lightweight, three-door hatchback powered by a turbocharged, three-cylinder, 1.0-liter MZR DISI (Direct Injection ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 The original Mercedes-Benz M-Class signaled a major shift in attitude for the German manufacturer when it debuted in model year 1998. Not only was it designed primarily with U.S. sales in mind, it was built here, at a new facility near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, ... Continue reading
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La Fundación Nissan entrega $383,000 a 23 organizaciones no lucrativas
Editores de automóvil Gardena, CA--31 de agosto de 2005--La Fundación Nissan, una organización sin fines de lucro y la rama caritativa de Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), recientemente entregó un total de $383,000 dólares a 23 organizaciones sin fines de lucro del sur de California, noreste de Texas, la ... Continue reading
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Crosby weathers storm, prepares to race in California
Crosby weathers storm, prepares to race in California Eddyville, Ky. – Kim Crosby has spent the last few days doing what everyone else who lives in the New Orleans area has been doing, surviving. Crosby lives in Slidell, La., on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. She and her husband Chris evacuated on Sund ... Continue reading
Green prepares for Ameriquest 300 Eddyville, Ky. – Mark Green will attempt to qualify for his third consecutive race at the California Speedway this weekend. Last week Green qualified 33rd for the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. He miraculously avoided any collisions on the track, finished on the lead la ... Continue reading
BP Lubricants USA Inc. and John Force Racing Name Chris Burd Most Passionate Young Car Lover in America, Burd Receives Apprenticeship With Auto Enthusiast Funkmaster Flex INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31 -- Legendary drag racing champion John Force and teammate Eric Medlen today recognized Chris Burd of San Luis Obsipo, Calif., a ... Continue reading
Compuware Covisint Extends Asia Pac Presence by Opening China Office
Shanghai Office Provides Local Support for Covisint's Global Customers DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation , today announced that it plans to open an office in China to support its growing Asian business. Located in Shanghai, China, the new office will include both sales and technical su ... Continue reading
Hiring Continues at Union Pacific
Opportunities Available for Entry-Level and Experienced Applicants OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 31 -- As the nation marks Labor Day and celebrates the American worker, Union Pacific is helping to put more Americans to work. Union Pacific continues to hire and recruit new employees to keep consumer products, automobiles, energy su ... Continue reading
SpeedFreaks Goes NayKid This Weekend
SpeedFreaks Goes NayKid This Weekend Cindi Lux to Appear on National Radio Show ALOHA, Ore., August 31, 2005 - Cindi Lux, Aloha, Ore., will make a return appearance on the intensely popular SpeedFreaks radio show Saturday, September 4th. Lux, who recently secured her second consecutive Northern Pacific T1 title in SCCA ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Announces Quarterly Dividend
OMAHA, Neb.--Aug. 31, 2005--Werner Enterprises, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.040 (4.0 cents) per common share payable to stockholders of record on October 3, 2005. This dividend will be paid on October 18, 2005. Werner Enterprises is currently in its ninet ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
ROANOKE, Va.--Aug. 31, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, will be presenting at the Twelfth Annual Global Retailing Conference sponsored by Goldman Sachs on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 beginning at 3:40 p.m. Eastern Standa ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Aug. 31 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced an offer to exchange a new series of Senior Notes due Sept. 15, 2015 (the "New Notes") for up to $300 million of its outstanding $499 million 6.80 percent Senior Notes due Feb. 15, 2009 (CUSIP No. 59000G AA 8), and $150 million 7.125 percent Senior Notes due Ma ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 31, 2005--C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") announced today that it will hold a special meeting of the company's stockholders on October 14, 2005, to vote on a proposed amendment of the company's Certificate of Incorporation. The proposed amendment seeks shareholder approval for a 2-for- ... Continue reading
Nissan Foundation Awards $383,000 to 23 Nonprofit Organizations
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2005--The Nissan Foundation, a nonprofit charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), has recently awarded a total of $383,000 in grants to 23 nonprofit organizations in Southern California, Northeast Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi and beginning this year, Eas ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross for Disaster Relief in U.S. Gulf States
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31 -- Johnson Controls today announced it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) "Our employees and customers live and work in these communities, and we're committ ... Continue reading
Oregon Company Endorsed by the Good Sam Club
Oregon Company Endorsed by the Good Sam Club Rescue Facts Appears in National RV Magazine: Central Point, OR - Southern Oregon company, Rescue Facts LLC, went through the review process of the Good Sam Club, which consisted of a 100 person judging committee. Reviewers from all other the country sampled Rescue Facts' pr ... Continue reading
For immediate release August 31, 2005 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels heads to Mosport this weekend Morad, Di Leo, Bilotta, de Heus, Pelletier, Vincec, May, Di Meo and Arnold all look to hold onto class points lead MOSPORT, ONTARIO One of the biggest motorsports events in Ontari ... Continue reading
'Mercedes-Benz Credit Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort'
30 Sec. Live Radio Spot FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Mercedes-Benz Credit understands that customers affected by Hurricane Katrina are focusing their attention on personal matters, so the company has implemented the following actions for customers in portions of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi: Merce ... Continue reading
Kia Motors overseas sales rise 25.3% in August
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors overseas sales rise 25.3% in August - Sales in Europe, North America and general market post 49.3%, 13.9% and 18 ... Continue reading
'Chrysler Financial Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort'
30 Sec. Live Radio Spot FARMINGTON HILL, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Chrysler Financial understands that customers affected by Hurricane Katrina are focusing their attention on personal matters, so the company has implemented the following actions for customers in portions of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi: Chrysler ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 31, 2005--International Truck and Engine Corporation has offered use of a 7,750-square-foot facility in Shreveport, La., to serve as a logistics center or staging area to help distribute emergency relief supplies to victims of the devastating hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast Monday. The company ... Continue reading
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