AUSTIN, Texas--10 de mayo de 2006--Agentes policiales locales y estatales lanzaron hoy dÃa la campaña 2006 de educación y cumplimiento "Click It or Ticket" (Abrochado o Multado) ajustando el cinturón de seguridad más largo del mundo alrededor de la fachada sur del Capitolio de Texas. Los promotores de la ... Continue reading
Direct General Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 10, 2006--Direct General Corporation today announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2006 with payment to be made on or before June 15, 2006. GENERAL INFORMATION Direct General Corporation, headqua ... Continue reading
DPAC Technologies Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006
HUDSON, Ohio--May 10, 2006--DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:DPAC), a leader in device networking and connectivity solutions, today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2006, ended March 31, 2006. On February 28, 2006 DPAC Technologies Corp., and QuaTech, Inc. completed the previously announced merger. A ... Continue reading
TOKYO--May 10, 2006--Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) today announced it has signed a contract with ExxonMobil Chemical Company (EMCC), the chemical division of Exxon Mobil Corporation (EMC), to purchase EMCC's stake in two joint ventures that manufacture and sell polypropylene compounds in high demand around the ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 10, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) today announced 2006 first quarter results and explains its new product line focus. Total revenue for the first three months of 2006 and 2005 were $28,984 and $50,586, respectively (a decrease of $21,602), consisting primarily of the sale of die c ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Receives Prestigious SSPA STAR Award for Best Practices in Support Technology
-ADP Wins Award for Third Year in a Row- HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 10 -- For the third consecutive year, ADP Dealer Services has been honored with the prestigious Service & Support Professionals Association's (SSPA) STAR Award for Best Practices in Support Technology. The SSPA STAR Award recognizes the best practices ... Continue reading
Alamo Rent A Car Launches Japanese Driver's License Translation Service
TULSA, Okla., May 10 -- Alamo Rent A Car announced today that it has launched a new service for its customers in Japan planning vacations in the United States. The Alamo Japanese Driver's License Translation Service will provide customers with an official form with the customers' Japanese driver's license translated in ... Continue reading
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Continues 25th Anniversary Celebration With New Car Giveaway
American and National Car Rental Put Pedal to the Metal to Share Celebration With Members FORT WORTH, Texas, May 10 -- American Airlines, through its AAdvantage(R) program, continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration by teaming up with National Car Rental(R) to give away a new 2007 Pontiac G6. The sweepstakes giveaway i ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Files Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the SEC and Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
IRVINE, Calif.--May 10, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. "The results of this quarter have reinforced my goal to refocus the com ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, California, May 10 -- - Emprevi Ltda. Purchases Savi Transportation Security Solution (TSS) to Establish a Regional Cargo Visibility and Security Network in Colombia To enhance visibility, management and security of Colombian container shipments, Emprevi Ltda. is deploying Savi Technology's SmartChain(R) Tra ... Continue reading
Curtiss-Wright Acquires Two Coating Service Facilities
Provides High Performance Coatings for the Automotive Industry ROSELAND, N.J., May 10 -- Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced today that it has acquired the assets and certain liabilities of two business units of Diversified Coatings, Inc. (dba Allegheny Coatings) of Ridgway, PA for $15.1 million. The two acquired busi ... Continue reading
Dearborn Capital Corporation Board of Directors Elects Ford's Steve Jones New Chairman
* Steve Jones, Executive Director, Global Facilities, Materials & Services Purchasing, is elected new Chairman of the Board * New Board appointments include: Rick Semaan, Controller, Product Development Financing and Armando Ojeda, Director, Supplier Diversity Development DEARBORN, Mich., May 10 -- At its Annual Meetin ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2006 First-Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2006 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (888) 295-593 ... Continue reading
Meritor WABCO Strengthens Market Presence with Broader Brake Product Portfolio
Now offering Meritor(R) and WABCO(R) air disc brakes TROY, Mich., May 10 -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, the joint venture between ArvinMeritor and WABCO, has strengthened its commitment to customers by expanding its commercial vehicle brake products portfolio with the addition of innovative air disc brakes f ... Continue reading
MTC Plans to Put More Drivers on FasTrak(R)
$100 in Free Tolls Awarded Daily Strategy Includes Financial Incentives, More Lane Conversions, Improved Signage and Striping, Expanded Marketing OAKLAND, Calif., May 10 -- As part of a comprehensive plan to expand and improve the FasTrak(R) electronic toll collection program, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ... Continue reading
North American Automotive Industry Overview For May 22, 2006
Who: Greer & Walker, LLP -- Charlotte's largest locally-based accounting firm PKF International -- International network of 380 independent accounting firms Wachovia Corporation -- Fourth-largest U.S. bank holding company based on assets When: Monday, May 22, 2006, 6-8 pm. Media RSVP no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, Ma ... Continue reading
NowAuto Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue of $3.4 Million and Earnings Per Share of .05
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 10 -- NowAuto (BULLETIN BOARD: NAUG) (Pink Sheets: NWAU), which operates auto dealerships for the sub-prime credit market and parent company of Navicom GPS, reported today revenue for the third quarter of $3,482,649, a record for the quarter, net income of $446,668, and earnings per share of $0.0 ... Continue reading
Sento Achieves Record Full-Year Revenues of $51.1 Million for Fiscal 2006
SALT LAKE CITY--May 10, 2006--Sento Corporation : -- Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.12 on Revenues of $17.4 Million Narrows Loss for Full Year to $0.04 Per Diluted Share -- Company Expects Continued Profitability in Fiscal 2007 First Quarter While Moving Forward with Strategic Plans Sento Corporation , a right-channe ... Continue reading
Visteon Wins Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 10 -- Visteon received the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for the greater Detroit area at a ceremony on May 10 at the Gem Theater in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) One of nine honorees, Visteon was rec ... Continue reading
Warren Henry Automobiles to Host Success Magazine's Awards Event
PLANTATION, Fla.--May 10, 2006--Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc., South Florida's premier luxury automotive retailer, will be hosting Success South Florida's 40 Under 40 awards event on Friday, May 12th, 2006 from 6pm to 9pm. Each year Success South Florida names its 40 most influential black business professionals who a ... Continue reading
Adroit Consulting Hires Kathleen Johnson to Expand Program Management Office
CHICAGO--May 10, 2006--Adroit Consulting, Inc., (www.adroitconsulting.com) an operational consulting firm that helps companies improve in the areas of sales and customer service, announced today that Kathleen (Kathy) Johnson (47) joined the firm. A veteran of systems implementation and program management, Ms. Johnson w ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Presentation
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 10, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. will be presenting at the UBS 2006 Global Financial Services Conference, on Wednesday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Chris Choate, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting on behalf of the Company. This event will be broadcast live for all interested parties v ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Credit Company Presentation at the AFSA Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., May 10 -- K.R. Kent, Ford Motor Credit Company vice chairman and CFO, will address fixed income investors in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday, May 17, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. ET. Kent's presentation is part of the American Financial Services Association's 2006 Finance Industry Conference for fixed inc ... Continue reading
Fitch Credit Analysis: Ford Motor Credit Company
NEW YORK--May 10, 2006--Fitch Ratings has published an updated credit analysis on Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC), which is now available on Fitch's web site at www.fitchratings.com. There are no new rating actions. Earlier this year, on March 13, 2006, Fitch downgraded the ratings of Ford Motor Company, FMCC and thei ... Continue reading
DENVER, May 10 -- Furniture Row(R) Companies, owner and sponsor of Furniture Row Racing, has announced the launch of the official team website, located at www.FurnitureRowRacing.com. The new and improved site will take #78 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and BUSCH SERIES fans through the inner workings of the Furniture Row Racing pr ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 10, 2006--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the business development arm of PRIMEDIA, today announced an agreement with ArteHouse LLC. to produce exclusive prints, magnets, and note cards from over 1,000 images courtesy of PRIMEDIA's enthusiast automotive magazines. The artwork will be culled from 22 publications ... Continue reading
Timken Signs Five-Year Contract With RWE Power
COLMAR, France, May 10 -- The Timken Company recently signed a five-year contract to supply RWE Power AG in Essen, Germany, with anti-friction bearings. The contract covers the delivery of spherical roller bearings and mounting sleeves for use in conveyor belts. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLO ... Continue reading
AB Volvo (VOLVY) CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
NEW YORK, May 10 -- The following is being issued by NASDAQ : What: Glenn Bourke, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race (http://www.volvooceanrace.org/) will preside over the opening bell on behalf of AB Volvo . The Volvo Ocean Race (co-owned by AB Volvo and Ford-owned Volvo Cars) is the world's premiere sailing competition. The ... Continue reading
Aura Sales Campaign Results in Returning Customer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 10, 2006--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pinks Sheets:AUSI) announced today the receipt of an order for the AuraGen for immediate delivery and installation by a well-known National Cable Company. Previously, this Company was a purchaser of AuraGens in 2001 and 2002. This order represents a resumption of Au ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Recognizes Contributions of Top Sales Executive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 10 -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, recently recognized the contributions of its top sales executive, Michael Solomon. Plexus leaders awarded Solomon with top sales honors at a recent internal company meeting. He celebrated his one-ye ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Announces 2006 First Quarter Results and Share Repurchase Program
ADDISON, Texas--May 10, 2006--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Key Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2006 Three months ended March 31, 2006 2005 % Change - ... Continue reading
MALVERN, Pa., May 10 -- A recent Insurance Research Council (IRC) study of auto injury insurance claims in the state of New York finds that claimants from the New York City metropolitan area exhibit very different claiming behaviors than claimants from the rest of the state. Despite the fact that New York City area cla ... Continue reading
* Thomas W. Sidlik, Board Member for Global Procurement and Supply (GP&S): "We are providing our partners global opportunities to grow and succeed" * GP&S purchasing activities based on commitment, integrity and close communication as the foundation for a transparent and performance-based cooperation with its supply ba ... Continue reading
Gentex Honored by General Motors as Supplier of the Year for Ninth Consecutive Year
ZEELAND, Mich., May 10 -- For the ninth consecutive year and the tenth time overall, Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year. The award was presented to Gentex Chairman and CEO Fred ... Continue reading
Terion Integrates FleetView Trailer Tracking with Add On Systems
PLANO, Texas--May 10, 2006--Terion, Inc. and Add On Systems, Inc. announced today that they have completed the first phase of a web-services integration for AS400 dispatch applications. The joint development uses features found in Terion's FleetView(R) trailer tracking system -- including intelligent event capturing an ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--May 10, 2006--Thermadyne Holdings Corporation (Pink Sheets: THMD) announced today several items related to its delayed financial filings. Financial Statement Filings with SEC and Secured Debt Agreement Matters The Company has filed a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 indicating that its Form 10-Q fi ... Continue reading
USAA Introduces Lowest Price for Stock Trades Among Major Brokerage Firms
SAN ANTONIO--May 10, 2006--USAA today announced the company is lowering its minimum cost per stock trade from $8 to as low as $6.95. The new pricing for USAA's Platinum Commission Level represents the most competitive pricing among the major brokerage firms, and marks the latest step in the company's ongoing program to ... Continue reading
ST. HELENA, Calif. & INDIANAPOLIS--May 10, 2006--Alcoa and Whitehall Lane Winery of Napa Valley, California, jointly announce today that Whitehall Lane is the first winery in the world to seal its bottles of select premium wines with the Alcoa developed Vino-Seal(TM) closure, an elegant glass closure for wine bottles s ... Continue reading
General Motors Europe Opens New European Design Center - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, May 10 -- - New, State-of-the-Art Facility Located in Rüsselsheim, Germany Integral Part of GM's Global Design Network As part of General Motors' continued focus on further strengthening product development, it has opened a new European Design Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany. This new, world-cla ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 10, 2006--State and local law enforcement officials launched the 2006 Click It or Ticket education and enforcement campaign today by fastening the world's longest seat belt around the Texas State Capitol's southern facade. Safety advocates used the Texas-sized belt to announce the annual crackdown on ... Continue reading
More Than 5,000 Los Angeles Dealerships to Have Direct Ad Connection to Los Angeles Newspaper Group's Seven Daily Newspapers MARINA DEL REY, Calif. and DENVER, May 10 -- AdStar, Inc. today announced that MediaNews Group Interactive's (MNGi) Los Angeles Newspaper Group (LANG) will be the first MNGi publications to use A ... Continue reading
Vissing's Vacations: Unexpected Orlando
Article Title: âUnexpectedâ Visit to Orlando Article Submission: Donna F. Vissing, TAC, Travel & Vacation Editor Word Count: 880 Planning a trip to Orlando, Florida but would like to do something different? Visit the âunexpected sideâ of Orlando. Between the diverse cultural settings, museums, galle ... Continue reading
Shopping for a Safer Car Brochure
IIHS: So you've decided to buy a car, minivan, SUV, or pickup. Now the question is, which one? You can find safer vehicles in any price or style group â and you can use this publication to help. ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, May 10 -- Women who turn to men for car-care advice may not be getting good counsel as often as they think. A national survey sponsored by Jiffy Lube International found that while 69 percent of men and 64 percent of women think men know more than women on the subject, their responses to basic car-care questio ... Continue reading
Continental Launches National Education Tour to Prevent Auto Crashes
Acting NTSB Chair, IIHS Laud Effort to Better Inform Consumers WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Continental Automotive Systems today showcased its new Safely There mobile exhibit, the latest in its multi-million dollar commitment to educate consumers about the new technology-based motor vehicle safety equipment designed to make d ... Continue reading
AIAG Conference Presents Solutions to Confront Escalating Automotive Warranty Costs
DETROIT, May 10 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) second annual Early Warning Standards - Warranty Conference on June 6, 2006, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich., will present solutions for reducing warranty claims to save automotive OEMs and suppliers millions of dollars annually. OEMs and s ... Continue reading
Emprevi Ltda. Purchases Savi Transportation Security Solution (TSS) to Establish a Regional Cargo Visibility and Security Network in Colombia SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 10 -- To enhance visibility, management and security of Colombian container shipments, Emprevi Ltda. is deploying Savi Technology's SmartChain(R) Transport ... Continue reading
Ducati - Notice of Conference Call
BOLOGNA, Italy, May 10 -- Notice of Conference Call for DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.p.A. (Mercato Telematico Azionario: DMH) You are cordially invited to participate in a teleconference call with the management of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. to review 2006 1st Quarter Results, to be issued in a press release on May 16th, 20 ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 10, 2006--Engage In-Game Advertising, an in-game media company providing strategic planning and placement services targeted specifically for video game advertising, and Greystripe, the world's first mobile advertising network for games and applications, today announced a strategic partnership. Throug ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Receives Two Honda Achievement Awards
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 10, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today announced that its McCord Leakless Sealing Company (MLS), a 50/50 joint venture with Nippon Leakless Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, received two achievement awards from Honda of America Manufacturing. The awards were for Productivity Improveme ... Continue reading
Nexxim and Ansoft Designer Now Available for Linux and Solaris
PITTSBURGH--May 10, 2006--Ansoft Corporation announced the availability of Nexxim(R) v3 and Ansoft Designer(R) v3 for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux(R) v.3 and Sun Solaris(R) 8 and 9 operating systems. Nexxim is the company's circuit simulation software for high-performance IC design and signal-integrity analysis. Ansoft ... Continue reading
OEConnection Named One of 20 'Best Employers in Ohio'
RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 10 -- OEConnection LLC, provider of North America's largest online original equipment replacement parts exchange, has been named one of Ohio's Best Employers by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Society of Human Resource Management. Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the 2006 Best ... Continue reading
Technological Advancements See Eastern European Road User Charging Markets Shift into Top Gear
LONDON, May 10 -- Increasing road congestion coupled with ongoing technological advancements in Eastern Europe is driving innovation in tolling methods in the region. The concept of road user charging (RUC) - or the charging of a vehicle based on the distance it travels on a highway - has revolutionised tolling in West ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Changes NASDAQ Ticker Symbol to VOLV
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 10, 2006--As of market open on May 10, 2006, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) American Depositary Receipt will trade on the NASDAQ under the new trading symbol "VOLV". In 2005 NASDAQ lifted the requirement that companies listing an ADR on the exchange must carry a "Y" at the end of their t ... Continue reading
Lincoln And Magic Johnson Challenge Aspiring Filmmakers To 'Define Lincoln Luxury'
DEARBORN, Mich., May 10 -- Ford Motor Company's Lincoln luxury brand and NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson are calling for the best and brightest aspiring filmmakers to "Define Lincoln Luxury" -- and win a place in the driver's seat of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. Lincoln is teaming with Film Life to present the American B ... Continue reading
Grant Gazdig of Access Capital Limited Appointed to Board of Directors for AFV Solutions
MESA, Ariz.--May 10, 2006--AFV Solutions Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS) today announced that Grant Gazdig, Founder, and Managing Partner of Access Capital Limited, London, England has been appointed to the Board of Directors for AFV Solutions Inc. The appointment is the beginning of a program to strengthen the company's professiona ... Continue reading
American Honda Sells One Millionth Vehicle With Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- XM Satellite Radio, America's number-one satellite radio company with more than 6.5 million subscribers, today announced that American Honda Motor Co. recently sold its one-millionth vehicle with a factory-installed XM Satellite Radio, extending XM's leadership position in the new automobile marke ... Continue reading
Many Buyers Look to Previously Owned Hybrid Vehicles to Combat Higher Fuel Prices WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 10 -- As last year's hurricanes cause concern about flood-damaged vehicles potentially appearing on the market, vehicle history reports are becoming an increasingly important tool among used-vehicle buyers, a ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
First Quarter 2006 Highlights: -- Total net sales for the period increased to US$ 21.0 million, reflecting a 50% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components for passenger and light-duty vehicles increased to US$ 15.1 million, reflecting a 52% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results
ANDERSON, Ind., May 10 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology, today reported its financial ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 10, 2006--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced today that Austin Energy, a public utilities company in Austin, Texas ("Austin Energy"), and the Plug-In Partners, a national grassroots campaign working to build public support for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, have ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree to Dissolve Mytex Joint Ventures
HOUSTON--May 10, 2006--Affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical (EMC) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) have agreed to terminate certain joint venture agreements for Mytex Polymers Asia Pacific Private Limited (Mytex AP) and Mytex Polymers Partnership (Mytex US), as of June 1, 2006. Under the terms of related agreemen ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Line of Compounded Polyolefins for Automotive Industry
HOUSTON--May 10, 2006--ExxonMobil Chemical today introduced a line of compounded polypropylene for the automotive industry. ExxonMobil Performance Polyolefins are available from ExxonMobil Chemical facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. "ExxonMobil Chemical has the technology and manufacturing capability to supp ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell to Announce Major Alternative Fuels Initiative
Governor Edward G. Rendell will announce a major initiative at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, that will lessen the state's dangerous dependence on imported oil by replacing it with cleaner-burning, domestically produced alternative fuels. Governor Rendell will make the announcement at the opening of Pennsylvania's first ... Continue reading
DETROIT and ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- - Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST Europe study gauges consumer attitudes in five largest European countries toward 61 advanced automotive technologies A new automotive study conducted by Harris Interactive(R) in the five largest European countries shows that enhanced fuel econo ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices (ECD Ovonics) Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Operating Results
* United Solar Ovonic posts record results for quarter: -- operating profit of $2.6 million, marking five consecutive quarters of increasing gross profit margins -- product sales increased 69% to $21 million compared to last year -- produced above the 25MW annual capacity of its manufacturing plant * ECD Ovonics' Board ... Continue reading
BURBANK, Calif., May 9 -- The World Premiere of Disney/Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature, "CARS," on Friday, May 26th at Lowe's Motor Speedway at Charlotte, is a complete sell-out nearly one month before the event, with more than 30,000 fans racing to buy tickets, it was announced today (5/9/06) by Lylle B ... Continue reading
http://www.webbyawards.com NEW YORK, May 9 -- The winners of the 10th Annual Webby Awards will be saluted alongside an remarkable slate of Special Achievement honorees, including the founders of MySpace.com, Thomas Friedman, Mark Cuban, The Gorillaz, and Internet co-inventor Dr. Robert Kahn, at the June 12th gala in Ne ... Continue reading
AMI DODUCO presents innovative surface technology at the Galvanica trade fair
PFORZHEIM, Germany--May 9, 2006--AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol Company will be exhibiting at the Galvanica trade fair in Stuttgart from 16th to 18th May 2006. Galvanica is a new biannual trade fair for innovative surface technologies, finishing and electroplating. AMI DODUCO will be presenting its comprehensive product rang ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 9, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a leading provider of consumer automotive related services, has re-launched www.AutoFleet.com in time for the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) annual conference and expo taking place in Orlando, Florida on May 6-9. "Now, companies tha ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 9, 2006--Most boaters will tell you a good day is a day out on the water. Unless, of course, they got stranded in a storm because they didn't check the weather report first; almost sank their boat because they forgot to put in the bottom plug; lost their dentures overboard; or dropped an anc ... Continue reading
Cingular Wireless is Ready to Race With Two New Cell Sites in Darlington
New sites give NASCAR fans enhanced coverage on Race Day and beyond DARLINGTON, S.C., May 9 -- Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest digital voice and data network, announced today that it is ready to roll with two new cell sites to serve its wireless customers -- in time for this week's 2006 Dodge Charger 500 at leg ... Continue reading
Gross Profit Margin Improves to 20.6% from 19.4%, Operating Income Increases by 16.8% MORGAN HILL, Calif., May 9 -- The Coast Distribution System (AMEX:CRV) reported today that its earnings increased 13.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared with the same period of last year, on a 3.3 percent inc ... Continue reading
CreditSights: Automotive Sector Update: Is that the Light or the Train?
NEW YORK--May 9, 2006--CreditSights will be presenting "Automotive Sector Update: Is that the Light or the Train?" May 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. CreditSights CEO and Senior Automotive Analyst Glenn Reynolds, will host the webcast, aimed at providing an in-depth look at the automotive sector, and analysis of key near-te ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Acquires Astroflex
Acquisition to Strengthen Directed's Leadership in Vehicle Remote Start Company Expects Acquisition to be Slightly Accretive in 2006 VISTA, Calif., May 9 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States based on sales and ... Continue reading
Drive Financial Joins the Finance Express Auto Finance Program
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., May 9 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Drive Financial Services(R), LP, to join its online auto finance program. Drive(R) is a privately held sp ... Continue reading
SARASOTA, Fla. & VALENCIA, Calif.--May 9, 2006--Invisa, Inc. (OTCBB:INSA) today announced that Valencia, California based Engineered Parking Systems, Inc. (EPS) is now the latest in a growing list of parking gate manufacturers to join the Company's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Partner Program. This latest addi ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 9, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor is bringing enhanced system integrity and higher integration to designers of automotive body and multiplexing applications by extending its high-performance S12X 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) range. With more memory options, the advanced S12XE MCU family was designed t ... Continue reading
Icagen Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--May 9, 2006--Icagen, Inc. reported today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Revenues for the first quarter of 2006 totaled $1.9 million. Net loss for the first quarter of 2006 was $6.7 million. As of March 31, 2006, cash and cash equivalents totaled $41.3 mil ... Continue reading
Labsphere Launches New Website
NORTH SUTTON, N.H.--May 9, 2006--To better serve customer technical application inquiries and simplify site navigation, Labsphere has launched a completely new, "ground-up" reconstructed company website. Labsphere is recognized as an industry standard in providing reference material that supports technical advancements ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Increased First Quarter Sales and Earnings
DES PLAINES, Ill.--May 9, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported record first quarter sales as well as earnings that exceeded its most recent guidance for the first quarter of 2006. First Quarter Highlights -- Sales of $125.6 million for the first quarter of 2006 were a record for any Littelfuse first quarter. First qua ... Continue reading
LKQ Files Shelf Registration Statements for Future Offerings and for Acquisitions
CHICAGO, May 9 -- LKQ Corporation has filed two shelf registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), one on Form S-3 and another on Form S-4. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) The registration statement on Form S-3 becomes automatically effective under SEC rules a ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., and SOUTH BEND, Ind.--May 9, 2006--To help manage document needs at its five U.S. locations, AM General - designer and manufacturer of Hummer(R) and Humvee(R) special purpose and military vehicles - has awarded Xerox Corporation a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract. The deal includes nearly 100 ne ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2006
PERRIS, Calif., May 9 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the first quarter of its fiscal year. First Quarter of 2006 Results Net sales for the first quarter of 2006 were $112.9 million, a decline of 1 ... Continue reading
Oh Canada! Zipcar Goes International, Launching Service in Toronto
Largest U.S. car sharing service brings Canadians convenient, cost-effective alternative to high gas prices and car ownership CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 9 -- On the heels of unprecedented growth and rapid expansion in San Francisco and throughout the United States, Zipcar, consistently recognized for offering the leading ca ... Continue reading
Orpak Systems to Exhibit at the Petrol Station 2006 Show
HACKENSACK, New Jersey, May 9 -- - Orpak to Demonstrate Latest Fuel Cost Savings Technology Orpak Systems Ltd., an innovative manufacturer and marketer of end-to-end systems for the fuel retail market and the fleet management sector and automated refueling and payment systems based on Vehicle Identification, announced ... Continue reading
Reply! Achieves Major Milestone - Surpasses 10,000 Neighborhood Websites Across America
Neighborhood Sites Equip Consumers With a Great Decision Making Tool WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 9 -- Reply! Inc. (www.reply.com), a leading provider of online consumer services and performance-based e-marketing solutions, today announced an exciting milestone for its ConnectingNeighbors division. The nation's leading pr ... Continue reading
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--May 9, 2006--Task Solutions Inc., developer of software products that help consumers plan, prioritize and organize their daily tasks more efficiently, announces today Checklist 3.0 - a user-friendly software product designed to manage projects, track to-do items, remember responsibilities and ... Continue reading
The Bull Market Report Updates Outlooks On Auto Suppliers
PRINCETON, N.J., May 9 -- The Bull Market Report (http://www.bullmarket.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on long- term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with an updated outlook on the auto parts sector. Among the stocks highlighted include Visteon , Delp ... Continue reading
Shell Ranked Highest, Followed by the Two Volkswagen JVs in China SHANGHAI, China, May 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Consumers in emerging markets expect automotive corporations to take an active role in the economic and social development of their country, according to recent findings from TNS Automotive, the world's large ... Continue reading
Torvec Aligns With New York State Senator to Continue Quest for Fuel Savings
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 9 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB - News) announced today that the company hosted a meeting with Senator Joseph Robach to explore a plan of action to dramatically reduce fuel costs for 55,000 school buses in New York State. The plan will help reduce particulate pollution associated with th ... Continue reading
ZAP Complies With NYSE Arca Listing Requirements
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--May 9, 2006--ZAP announced today that on May 3, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. notified the ZAP that it has regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum share bid price requirement for continued listing. About ZAP ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 90,000 ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 9, 2006--Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Solso told shareholders at today's annual meeting that strong growth in all markets should make 2006 an even better year than 2005 when the Company had a record-setting performance. Also at the meeting, held at the Cummins Technical Center, s ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--May 9, 2006--Bayer Corporation today honored its top 12 North American suppliers with the corporation's Look of a Leader Award for 2005 performance. The winners, selected annually, were chosen from among thousands of suppliers that provide Bayer with more than $5 billion in raw materials, services and suppl ... Continue reading
Berkley Joins SKI Motorsports as Major Associate Sponsor for 2006 NASCAR Season
Leading Fishing Tackle Brand Ready for Team's Darlington Opener MOORESVILLE, N.C., May 9 -- The #30 Smith & Wesson/SKI Motorsports Chevrolet team, featuring veteran driver and 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Champion Mike Bliss, has landed Berkley(R) - one of the world's leading manufacturers of fishing tackle products and ... Continue reading
Biotechnology Breakthroughs Can Help Drivers Reduce Fuel Costs
Biotech Enzymes Can Make Ethanol Cost-Competitive With Gasoline WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy last week reported that gasoline prices had topped $3.00 per gallon in some regions of the United States. Reacting to the announcement, Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President & CEO Jim Greenwo ... Continue reading
Bridge Finance Group Provides $5.0 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Royce, Inc.
CHICAGO, May 9 -- Bridge Finance Group today announced the completion of a $5.0 million revolving line of credit to Royce, Inc., an operator of sub prime auto dealerships with locations in Indiana and Illinois. The financing allows Royce to refinance its existing lender and provide the capital necessary to grow their b ... Continue reading
BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) ISSUE OF APPROXIMATELY US$183 MILLION ZERO COUPON GUARANTEED CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2011 BY GOLDCOSMOS INVESTMENTS LIMITED (TO BE RENAMED AS BRILLIANCE CHINA FINANCE LIMITED) CONVERTIBLE INTO ORDINARY SHARES ... Continue reading
Chicago to Host Launch of National 'Click It or Ticket' Seat Belt Crackdown
Despite the highest seat belt rate ever recorded in the U.S., 48 million Americans still fail to buckle up according to a new report that will be released at the launch of the National "Click It or Ticket" Mobilization on May 15th in Chicago, Illinois. The report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N ... Continue reading
Cummins Launches Global Branding Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 9, 2006--Cummins Inc. announced today at its Annual Meeting a global branding strategy designed to make it easier for customers to do business with Cummins worldwide while providing international growth and enduring value for Cummins stakeholders. "By creating clarity and consistency with the Cummin ... Continue reading
Global Procurement & Supply's International Procurement Services honored in the Organization/Structure Category by the Institute for Supply Management * Award recognizes Global Procurement & Supply's achievements in building a global procurement organization for DaimlerChrysler * Thomas W. Sidlik, Member of the Board o ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--May 9, 2006--GearWrench(R) today introduced four new hand tools at the 2006 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas: the 4-in-1 QuadBox(TM) Ratcheting Wrench, Locking Flex Head Pass-Thru(R) Ratchet, Ratcheting Tap & Die System and the Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket System. The new hand tools from GearWrench incl ... Continue reading
ROCKLIN, Calif.--May 9, 2006--Intelligent Direct Marketing, Inc.(TM) (IDM), a major national direct mail service for the automotive industry, will launch an auto dealership direct mail and point-of-sale tie-in with the new Disney-Pixar film "CARS," a fast-paced, computer-animated comedy-adventure set inside the world o ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Reports Record 2006 First Quarter Results
NEW YORK--May 9, 2006--Medallion Financial Corp.: -- Net investment income after taxes increases 36% to $0.21 per share. -- Net interest margin increases to 4.89%. -- Loan portfolio reaches record highs with more than 10,000 loans. -- Corporate NYC Medallion prices reach record highs of $450,000. -- Dividend increased ... Continue reading
TROY, N.Y.--May 9, 2006--MapInfo Corporation , today announced that Pep Boys is using MapInfo's location intelligence solutions to optimize its strategic site selection and market deployment initiatives. MapInfo has delivered tailored research, services and software that enable Pep Boys to develop site and market sales ... Continue reading
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic--May 9, 2006--TransUnion Score Predictivo made its debut today as the Dominican Republic's first generic risk scoring model. Brought to the market by TransUnion, Score Predictivo analyzes the historical data in a consumer's credit file and produces a single numeric score that predicts ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--May 9, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated announced that its registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-132669) was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2006. The registration relates to X-Rite's offer to purchase all of the outstanding registered shares of Ama ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $1.2 Billion Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 9, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today the pricing of a $1.2 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers. Co-managers are Barclays Capital, Deutsche Bank Securities, JPMorgan and Wachovia Securities. AmeriCredit uses net ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2006 Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on May 12
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 9, 2006--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2006 fourth-quarter conference call on Friday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman and ch ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Vice President of Sales and Marketing Departs Company
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 9, 2006--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that Robert Bonev, vice president of sales and marketing, has departed the company. Bonev had been with Arctic Cat since 2001. "We appreciate Robert's contributions during his tenure at Arctic Cat and wish him well in his future endeavors," said Arc ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Debt Rating Raised to Investment Grade by Moody's
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 9, 2006--Moody's Investors Service today raised its senior unsecured rating on Cummins Inc. to investment grade status. In raising the rating to Baa3, from Ba1, Moody's cited the Company's "more robust business model and financial structure," which it says improve Cummins ability to perform well thr ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Awards Minority Supplier Diversity Recognitions to Outstanding Performers
* The Diez Group, Cummins Engine and several DaimlerChrysler groups receive awards for their contributions to diversity * DaimlerChrysler recognized for its outstanding efforts by several minority organizations AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- DaimlerChrysler recognized The Diez Group, Cummins Engine and several Chrysler ... Continue reading
DICE Electronics Products Are Now Shipping
LAKE TAHOE, Nev., May 9 -- DICE Electronics, LLC. has recently announced that it is now shipping its hard-wired DICE iPod interfaces. The first products to hit the market support interconnection between dock connector compatible Apple iPods and selected AUDI, VW, HONDA and MAZDA vehicles. More to come will be interface ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corp. Honored by General Motors as 2005 Global Supplier of the Year
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 9, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) was named a General Motors Global Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class powertrain products and technology. The award was given during ceremonies held Saturday, April 29, at the General Motors Te ... Continue reading
GAINSCO Reports 1st Quarter Results
DALLAS, May 9 -- GAINSCO, INC. (AMEX:GAN) today reported net income for the first quarter 2006 of $0.7 million. Net loss available to common shareholders for the same period was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per common share, basic and diluted, after the accretion of the discount (including approximately $1.4 million of accre ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results
HACKENSACK, N.J., May 9 -- I.D. Systems, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2006. Revenues increased 111% to $6,390,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, compared to $3,033,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, as sales of the company's patented Wireless Asset Net(TM) ... Continue reading
Midas Announces $25 Million Addition to Share Repurchase Program
ITASCA, Ill.--May 9, 2006--Midas, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized adding $25 million to the current share repurchase program initially authorized in November 2004. From early 2005 through the end of the first quarter 2006, Midas spent $18.9 million to purchase 904,100 shares of its commo ... Continue reading
New Research Shows Huge Safety Benefits of Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Continental Launches Educational Blitz to Help Consumers Understand Latest Lifesaving Auto Safety Equipment WHO Bill Kozyra, President & CEO Continental Automotive Systems Hon. Mark Rosenker, Acting Chairman National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Russ Rader, Director of Media Relations Insurance Institute for High ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--May 9, 2006--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) said it was unconscionable for Continental Tire North America (CTNA) to impose a proposal that drastically cut wages and health care benefits on April 30 only to claim today that high costs would force them to cease production in July. All during rec ... Continue reading
PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: High Price of Gasoline
ROUND-UP High Price of Gasoline (continued, 1 expert) The Mommy Wars (continued, 1 expert) Housing Market (continued, 2 experts) LEADS 1. Marketing: Customers are the New R&D Teams 2. Non-Profits: A Nonprofit Look at Corporate Social Responsibility 3. Personal Finance: Young People Should Not Carry More Than One Credit ... Continue reading
Proliance International, Inc. to Broadcast First Quarter 2006 Conference Call over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 9, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) announced that it intends to release its first quarter results on Monday, May 15, 2006, before the open of the market. In conjunction with this release, Proliance will hold a conference call on the same day at 10:00 A.M. ET, which will be simultan ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces Results of 2006 Annual Stockholder Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 9 -- Tenneco Inc. announced at its annual meeting today that the company's stockholders re-elected Charles W. Cramb, Timothy R. Donovan, M. Kathryn Eickhoff-Smith, Mark P. Frissora, Frank E. Macher, Roger B. Porter, David B. Price, Jr., Dennis G. Severance, Paul T. Stecko, Mitsunobu Takeuchi and ... Continue reading
Toyota and NBC Team Up on NFL Sunday Night Football
New Toyota Tundra to Play Starring Role TORRANCE, Calif., May 9 -- The National Football League's annual draft is now complete, and one of the season's biggest signings has emerged: Toyota is the exclusive sponsor of the Sunday Night Football Halftime Show. The "Toyota Halftime Report," will feature a wrap-up of the da ... Continue reading
U.S. Secretary of Energy Bodman Honorary Member of Team Ethanol Pit Crew
MAY 11 IS ETHANOL DAY AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHY: To celebrate the first running of the Indianapolis 500 with fuel enriched with 10 percent ethanol. Bodman will ride in an Indy two-seater on the track. WHAT: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ethanol Day - satellite video feed of Secretary Bodman's news conference and ... Continue reading
Vertex(R) to Preview New Solution at ACVL Event
Leasing industry expected to gain improved compliance capabilities with the release of Vertex Lease Tax O Series(R) BERWYN, Pa., May 9 -- Vertex Inc. (http://www.vertexinc.com/), the leading provider of tax technology solutions, will present a preview of the latest in compliance capabilities to the Association of Consu ... Continue reading
New Era of Automotive Journalism Begins With Launch of Winding Road Digital Magazine
Industry's Most Celebrated Editor, David E. Davis, Jr., Brings Voice of Automotive Authority to New Medium ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 9 -- Winding Road(TM) -- the first authentic digital-only magazine for car enthusiasts -- today officially launched to more than 150,000 subscribers. One of the automotive industry's most inf ... Continue reading
Every 2006 Isuzu Recognized for Low Cost by Intellichoice
Ascender 5-Passenger and i-280 Pickup Named 'Top Winners' CERRITOS, Calif., May 9 -- IntelliChoice, a Campbell, California-based automotive information company that studies the ongoing costs of vehicle ownership, has recognized the 2006 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger, Ascender 5-Passenger, i-350 Pickup and i-280 Pickup as ... Continue reading
Remy International Names Two Executive Officers: Kerry Shiba and David Muir
ANDERSON, Ind., May 9 -- Remy International, Inc. announces the appointment of Kerry A. Shiba as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and David R. Muir as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer ("CPO"). Mr. Shiba has approximately 30 years of experience in complex manufacturing environ ... Continue reading
Hella Wins Automotive Engineering International Tech Award
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 9 -- A new infrared night-vision system developed by Hella has received a 2006 Tech Award from the editors of Automotive Engineering International (AEI). Hella's ADILIS(R) (Advanced Infrared Lighting System) is designed to improve traffic safety after dark and is capable of detecting objects up to ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems will display several new all-wheel drive technologies and other innovations in vehicle controls and development capabilities at the Vehicle Dynamics Expo 2006 in Stuttgart Messe, Germany, May 9 - 11. These will be on display at BorgWarner's exhibit at Stand ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces New Integrated Prospecting Solution
Tool will boost showroom traffic and sales for OEM regional staff, metropolitan dealer groups SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 9 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today the launch of the Polk Local Integrated Prospecting Solution, designed to support manufacturer efforts to increase retail showroom traffic, vehicle sales and overall ... Continue reading
Infinite Networks Announces Engine Testing
LAS VEGAS--May 9, 2006--Infinite Networks Corporation (Pink Sheets: INNX) and CET, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, announced today that the first of six high performance marine engines are now scheduled for testing. The announcement was made by John W. Bush, President of Infinite Networks Corporation. In an interview B ... Continue reading
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