Noble International, Ltd. To Host Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
WARREN, Mich., July 10 -- Noble International, Ltd., (the "Company") plans to announce operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 before the opening of the stock market July 20, 2006. We invite you to listen to the conference call to discuss the quarter's results at 10 AM ET on that date. The dial-in ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: lebanon Valley 07/08/2006
“Wild Child” Tames the High Banks to Take the First Ever Bud Classic Saturday July 8, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Lebanon Valley Speedway played host to the 100 lap Big Block Modified “Bud Classic”, the first time ever held on a Saturday Night, along with a regular racing program. Fans were tr ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: June 2006 Automobile Registration & Sales Statistics
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Dear Sirs, we have seen on the Internet that your business is automotive related and we like to offer our service for you in Mexico. We have 5 people in the moment working for us in different areas. If necessary we hire people for reworks or other activities on plant side. We are working from our head office in Puebla, ... Continue reading
For More Information Contact: Paul W. Joiner III Ideas & Images, Inc. 816-305-0450 www.ideasimages.com Hitman, Jason Martin getting back on track! Indianapolis, IN (July 9th, 2006) First there was the neck injury at the start of the season, then there was the crash the first night back and some luck that just did not w ... Continue reading
USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Robersonville, North Carolina - East Carolina Motor Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Scott, 77, Performance Research-14.691; 2. Adam Clarke, 11R, Trotter-14.870; 3. Bradley Riethmeyer, 11, Trotter-14.872; 4. Aron Oakley, 43, Tucker-14.907; 5. ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Toronto Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROUGH RACE DAY FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN TORONTO AS KASEMETS FAILS TO FINISH DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE TORONTO, Canada (July 9, 2006) – An early morning in Toronto saw the Rocketsports Racing tea ... Continue reading
For immediate release; July 9 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship drivers offer special salute to Sunoco at Molson Grand Prix of Toronto Drivers take a chance to salute sponsor as part of demonstration TORONTO, ONTARIO – The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels made history on ... Continue reading
Don't know if the first send went or not. ----------------- USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Toledo, OH - Toledo Speedway - 7th Annual "Hemelgarn/Super Fitness Open Wheel Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-14.776; 2. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-14.851; 3. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart- ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10 -- Quality Planning Corporation (QPC), the Rating Integrity Solutions company, has introduced a new data analytics product that uncovers costly insurance premium rating anomalies by comparing an insurer's rating information with thousands of independent data sources. The new RISK:select product i ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 10 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 2nd quarter ended June 30, 2006 on Thursday, July 27, 2006 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, presi ... Continue reading
Barenaked Ladies and NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick to Unveil New Racecar at XM Satellite Radio
Press Invited to Attend Unveiling at XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC, July 13 XM Satellite Radio, America's number-one satellite radio company with more than 6.89 million subscribers, announced it will host the unveiling of the new GM Goodwrench Chevy Monte Carlo SS racecar to later be driven by NASCAR driver Kevin ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports on the Podium - Saturday & Sunday
For immediate release July 10, 2006 El Cajon, CA Douglas Motorsports on the Podium - Saturday & Sunday As Douglas Motorsports headed to Bark River, Michigan for the Bark River Lions Club UP Off-Road 100 presented by Chip-In?s Island Resort & Casino and BOSS Snowplow, the team knew it was time for put both trucks on the ... Continue reading
DriveCam Inc. Partners With American Country Insurance to Offer Safe Driving Program
SAN DIEGO, July 10 -- DriveCam Inc., the Driver Risk Management (DRM) company, announced today that it has partnered with American Country Insurance Company, a leading insurer serving the passenger transportation industry. DriveCam focuses on improving risky driving behavior by predicting and preventing crashes. "We ar ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER WISE'S SPRINT FQ LEAD IN JEOPARDY AS INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS Josh Wise's 12-point lead over Levi jones in the Earl's Fast Qualifier standings in USAC's National Sprint Car Series could be challenged this week as "Indiana Sprint Week" opens with f ... Continue reading
Florida Power & Light Co. Requests Goodyear DuraSeal Technology to Help Restore Power
AKRON, Ohio, July 10 -- With an active hurricane season forecast, Florida Power & Light Co. has strengthened its electric power grid with infrastructure improvements, down to the Goodyear tires that carry its trucks to restore service quickly. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) One of the fast ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l News and Notes - Memphis
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance Group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook O'Reilly 200 / Memphis Motorsports Park - Saturday, July 15, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO MEMPHIS: ~ Cook To Break Consecutive Streak: Ford Power Stroke Diesel by In ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--July 10, 2006--Mattel today announced plans for a day-long Hot Wheels(R) festival in the city of Speed, Kan. on Sunday, August 6, to honor the rich automotive history of America's rural highways. The industry leader in die-cast cars expects a crowd of more than 5,000 people to descend on the small M ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--July 10, 2006--With much attention already focused on consumer hybrid vehicles, developers of systems for heavier commercial vehicles are finding many large customers willing to consider implementing new technology into their fleets in increasing numbers. Under normal circumstances, fleet buyers avoid ... Continue reading
Key Safety Systems and Key Plastics Announce Changes in CEO Position
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 10 -- B. Edward Ewing, Chairman and CEO of the Ewing Management Group (EMG) announced today changes in the Chief Executive Officer positions at Key Safety Systems and Key Plastics, which are EMG-managed companies. Effective July 1, 2006, the position of Chief Executive Officer of Key Safet ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, July 10 -- LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled light vehicle OEM products and related services and the second largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products and refurbished wheels, will release its second quarter 2006 financial earnings results on Thursday, ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2007 First Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2007 first quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, July 18th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast wi ... Continue reading
Mopar driver Richie Stevens Jr. looking for mile-high sensation
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MOPAR DRIVER RICHIE STEVENS JR. LOOKING FOR MILE-H ... Continue reading
MYRON SHEVELL REAPPOINTED VICE CHAIR OF NJ TRANSIT'S BOARD
<<Picture (Metafile)>> July 10, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Penny Bassett Hackett (973) 491-7078 MYRON SHEVELL REAPPOINTED VICE CHAIR OF NJ TRANSIT'S BOARD NEWARK, NJ - NJ TRANSIT Chairman and Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri has reappointed Myron "Mike" Shevell to serve as vice chairman of the Corporat ... Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y.--July 10, 2006--While high fuel prices have strained operating expenses for school bus customers, there is now a solution for better fuel economy in school buses. IC Corporation, North America's largest school bus manufacturer, unveiled the nation's first hybrid school bus today at the New York Association ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Appoints Dan Radomski as Director, Market Development
Radomski brings extensive alternative energy manufacturing expertise to NextEnergy DETROIT, July 10 -- NextEnergy, Detroit's alternative energy R&D incubator, amplifies its potential industry impact by appointing Dan Radomski as director of market development. In this role, Radomski is responsible for developing and ex ... Continue reading
Next Midwest Pavement Focus Race
The next Midwest Ford Focus Pavement Race is July 28 at Kil-Kare Speedway in Xenia, Ohio, followed by July 30 at Galesburg, Mich. I had originally listed Galesburg as the next race on the Sparta results. ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS ADVANCE PACKAGE
MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS FACT SHEET WHAT: 27th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, the 13th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2006 NHRA POWERade Series world championships. Sportsman competitors in five categorie ... Continue reading
SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT NORTH VERNON, BLOOMINGTON, HAUBSTADT & KOKOMO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-177 CRA LEADERS KRUSEMAN, GARDNER & SHERIDAN SET FOR "INDIANA SPRINT WEEK" OPENERS; CLAUSON, HINES, SWINDELL & SANTOS ALL WIN USAC/CRA Sprint Car point leaders Cory Kruseman, Damion Gardner and Danny Sheridan will join USAC National Sprint car r ... Continue reading
Sunset Speedway Report - OSCAAR
OSCAAR OUTLAW SUPER LATE MODEL RACING John Fletcher Takes 2nd Win Of '06 At Sunset Speedway By Don McLeod and Sandy Macfarlane July 10, 2006 A near full moon, beautiful summer weather and Outlaw fireworks were the "special of the day" for Sunset Speedway on Saturday July 8. When the dust settled, a victorious John Flet ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing CORR Report Rds. 5 & 6
For immediate release July 10, 2006 Belvidere, IL Tough Weekend For Taylor Racing The Lucas Oil CORR series came to Bark River, Michigan for the first of two visits this past weekend. The weekend called for mild temperatures with chance of rain throughout the weekend. The rain did come, but the brief shower only had an ... Continue reading
Team Wandahsega Bark River Summary
Luck Runs Thin at Bark River for Team Wandahsega... CORR Rounds 5/6 U.P. Off-Road 100 Boss Snowplow Challenge July 8-9 Bark River, MI _www.benwandahsega.com_ (http://www.benwandahsega.com) Weekend Summary There are a number of components that make a winning package for the racers in the CORR Series. For the Ben Wandahs ... Continue reading
The Hartford Offers New 'Dimensions' in Personal Auto Insurance
Company enhances its popular coverage with four package options; provides greater choice, competitive pricing and fast quoting for customers and agents HARTFORD, Conn., July 10 -- When it comes to insuring America's drivers, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. understands that a "one-size-fits-all" approach doe ... Continue reading
Timken Company Board Elects John Reilly As Director
CANTON, Ohio, July 10 -- The Timken Company's board of directors has elected John P. Reilly, non-executive chairman of Exide Technologies, as a director of the company. His election expands the Timken board to 13 directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Jack Reilly's success in both ind ... Continue reading
USAC Release - FIVE DRIVERS WIN REGIONAL RACES LAST WEEK; MT. LAWN UP THIS WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-180 FIVE DRIVERS WIN REGIONAL RACES LAST WEEK; MT. LAWN UP THIS WEEK INDIANAPOLIS – Five drivers won five events in USAC’s Regional, Indiana Ford Focus and Kenyon Midget Car Series divisions ... Continue reading
USAC Release - JANCA LOOKING TO TAKE CALIFORNIA DIRT POINT LEAD SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-181 JANCA LOOKING TO TAKE CALIFORNIA DIRT POINT LEAD SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – Bobby Michnowicz has been the point leader in USAC California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series action for most of t ... Continue reading
USAC Release - MARTZ REGAINS FOCUS VICTORY LEAD AFTER KENTUCKY WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-182 MARTZ REGAINS FOCUS VICTORY LEAD AFTER KENTUCKY WIN INDIANAPOLIS – Tate Martz once again has the title of Ford Focus Midget Car Series king. Martz, of Rushville, Ind., led all 25 laps Satur ... Continue reading
USAC Release - SCOTT, RIETHMEYER HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT AT SHENANDOAH; CLARKE WINS EAST CAROLINA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-183 SCOTT, RIETHMEYER HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT AT SHENANDOAH; CLARKE WINS EAST CAROLINA INDIANAPOLIS – Point leader Chase Scott and second-place Bradley Riethmeyer didn’t have the best races of t ... Continue reading
Notes package and photos attached. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
VeraSun and General Motors Collaborate to Bring E85 Ethanol-Based Fuel to Pittsburgh
Governor Rendell Welcomes E85 Availability - VeraSun to expand reach of VE85(TM), offers fuel at Pittsburgh-area Sheetz stores - Collaboration with GM, Sheetz, Governor Rendell and State of Pennsylvania raises awareness of E85 as viable alternative fuel - VeraSun-GM initiative has increased E85 availability throughout ... Continue reading
WESTERN SPRINTS, MIDGETS RESUME JULY 22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 10, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-178 WESTERN MIDGETS, SPRINTS RESUME JULY 22 AT MADERA AND SALT LAKE CITY; HUNT "SWEEPS" STOCKTON MIDGET, SPRINT FINALES Tony Hunt and Jerome Rodela will lead the USAC Western Sprint and Midget Series to July 22 races at Salt Lake City, Utah and ... Continue reading
Scelzi wants to cross Denver off his list
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. Race Date: July 14-16, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI WANTS TO CROSS DENVER OFF HIS LIST MORRISON ... Continue reading
Dresser Wayne's New Ultra High Capacity Dispensers Dramatically Reduce Fleet Refueling Time
AUSTIN, Texas--July 10, 2006--New Ultra High Capacity (UHC) models are now available for Dresser Wayne's Century(TM) line of retail fuel dispensers, enabling large commercial vehicles to spend less time at the pump and more time on the road. The Dresser Wayne Century UHC models provide an economical solution for retail ... Continue reading
Klein Completes Successful First IndyCar Test at Milwaukee
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Clean Air Double-Decker Buses Help the City (NYC not SF) ``Breathe Easy!'' This Summer
NEW YORK--July 10, 2006--To commemorate summer and tourism in New York City, the Honorable James F. Gennaro (D-Queens), Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection of the New York City Council, will host the partners responsible for the city's first clean air sightseeing buses at a special unveiling at the City ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Mourns Loss of Founder and Chairman D.M. Draime
WARREN, Ohio, July 10 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that David Max Draime, the Company's founder and Chairman, passed away on July 9, 2006, at the age of 73. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Kent State University, Mr. Draime established the Company in 1965 to produce wiring harnesses primarily for the agricult ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT500 Races Into Boston Area July 14 & 15
WHAT: The boldest, most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang ever -- the eagerly awaited 2007 Shelby GT500 -- is taking to the streets of America this summer, making stops in 16 different cities, including the Boston area this week. The cross-country tour of the Shelby GT500 is a giant step toward winning the hearts and ... Continue reading
Leaving Child Unattended in Vehicle Punishable by Law
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 10 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed legislation, amending the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, to improve the safety of motorists and protect the commonwealth's youngest citizens. "Leaving a child in a vehicle unattended is unacceptable," said Governor Rendell. "Anything could happen within a ... Continue reading
Leading Auto Insurer Offers Safety Tips for 2006 Summer Driving Season
CLEVELAND, July 10 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, is helping drivers get ready for the summer driving season with some helpful driving tips. These tips will provide motorists the essentials they need to stay safe on the busy summer roads. Summertime is one of the most popular times ... Continue reading
Garmin GPS Units Now Available at Saab Dealerships in Europe
ROMSEY, England, July 10 -- Garmin (Europe) Ltd has today announced that Saab automotive dealerships in Europe are now offering customers the opportunity to purchase a nuvi 300 satellite navigation unit directly from the dealer's showroom. The units are being supplied by Garmin distributor, Sportsmanship International ... Continue reading
Celebrity Car Magazine Summer Issue out July 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Guthrie/Stephanie Rice JMPR, Inc. (818) 992-4353 jguthrie@jmprpublicrelations.com MTV VJ LALA AND HER PINK RANGE ROVER HEADLINE CELEBRITY CAR MAGAZINE'S SUMMER ISSUE Auto Lifestyle Magazine also Opens the Palatial Garage of Saudi Arabia's Prince Khaled and Los Lonely Boys' "Texican Ch ... Continue reading
Sheetz to Become Pennsylvania's First Retail Chain to Provide E85 Ethanol-Based Fuel at the Pump
Through a partnership with GM, VeraSun and the Commonwealth, Sheetz' Pleasant Hills location will become the first Pittsburgh-area location to carry earth-friendly E85 PITTSBURGH, July 10 -- Marking the latest in a string of industry firsts, Sheetz today announced that it will become the first chain retailer in Pennsyl ... Continue reading
Put the Top Down and Go For a Ride
NADAguides Editors Pick Their Favorite 'Fun in the Sun Vehicles' of 2006 COSTA MESA, Calif., July 10 -- The editors at NADAguides (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced their favorite 'Fun in the Sun Vehicles' of 2006 -- rides sure to thrill on the open highway or in the open water ... Continue reading
Musgrave, No. 9 Team ASE Toyota Finish 6th at Kentucky
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AMSOIL Introduces Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters with Nanofiber Technology
SUPERIOR, Wis.--July 10, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. announces the introduction of its new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filter line featuring advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology. The new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters provide improved lubricant flow, improved cold-start performance, reduced operating costs and extende ... Continue reading
Dealer Intelligence: Leading the Edge of Technology
PLANTATION, Fla., July 10 -- Dealer Intelligence, a software company specializing in Enterprise Information Management, Business Intelligence, and Work Flow Automation solutions for the retail automotive sector, has launched DI Suite, a seamless web-based reporting application that provides dealerships and corporate ma ... Continue reading
FLETCHER ENGINEERS LATE RACE PASS TO CLAIM SECOND OSCARR VICTORY OF 2006 Innisfil, On; John Fletcher lead for only 12 laps enroute to Team JNE Consulting #61 second OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Feature July 8th at Sunset Speedway, in an evening that saw a capacity crowd, superb weather and some wild multi car acciden ... Continue reading
Timken Promotes the Art of Engineering in China
Sponsors Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit in Beijing SHANGHAI, China, July 10 -- The Timken Company , a global company known for creativity and innovation in engineering, has announced that it is sponsoring the historic premier of From Monet to Picasso: Masterworks from The Cleveland Museum of Art at the Beijing World A ... Continue reading
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
1972 - The Longest Season From "Racings Real McCoy" Sharing the road with the pioneers of the wild west. âBill France Retires from NASCAR,â were the headlines in the racing trade press in January of 1972. At age 62, Bill France had resigned as President of NASCAR and turned the reins over to 38-year-old Willi ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for July Shows Little Impact From U.S. Automaker Incentives
CAMPBELL, Calif.--July 10, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for July 2006. The new list shows that despite the renewed onslaught of incentives from U.S. manufacturers, they have yet to make a dent in th ... Continue reading
Speed Camera Detector Users 600% Less Likely To Get Speeding Ticket
DERBY, England - July 10, 2006: According to a new survey, motorists who use a speed camera spotter are six times less likely to pick up a speeding ticket. Government statistics show that 2,104,800 speeding tickets were issued in their most recent annual figures. Whilst around 33 million citizens hold a UK driving lice ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Adds Free Gasoline and The Blues Brothers
* Camp Jeep is at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 10-12 * $75 gas card goes to attendees who register before July 24 * Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi perform Saturday, August 12 * Tony Hawk, an air show and the National Anthem Project complement off- road driving trails AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 10 -- Most Jeep(R ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New VP & General Counsel; Joy Crose Succeeded by Scott E. Becker
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--July 10, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that Scott E. Becker has been named vice president, legal and general counsel. He succeeds Joy Murakami Crose, who has decided to leave the company effective July 31, 2006. In his new position, effective July 8, Becker will manage the leg ... Continue reading
What's Out There in the World of Tires
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor Without doubt, the most important â and by far the most ignored - safety component of any vehicle is its tires. Four contact patches, the surface areas where the tires are in contact with the pavement, control how well the car handles, stops and accelerates because they pro ... Continue reading
Honda Plans to Add Production, Employees in Indiana
Washington DC July 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda's recently announced $550 million auto assembly plant in Greensburg, Indiana is expected to provide for 2,000 new jobs when it opens in 2008 in an area hit hard by manufacturing job losses, reports the Detroit News. The automaker predicts the flexibl ... Continue reading
Hyundai Expands Fuel Cell Fleet
Washington DC July 10, 2006; Hyundai says it is working with German hydrogen firm, Linde AG, to promote its plan to sell a hydrogen-powered vehicle at an "affordable price" by 2010, reports Automotive News. The South Korean automaker is currently testing 32 fuel cell vehicles in Korea and the United States and now expe ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation 'Steps Up' Engine Overhaul Capability
Company Offering Various Options for Engine Overhauls DETROIT, July 10 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation is making it easier for fleet managers and owner/operators to understand the options available to overhaul their heavy-duty Series 60(R) engine through a program called StepUP(TM). The company's StepUP(TM) Overhaul Prog ... Continue reading
US Energy Initiatives Reports Gain in Revenues
TAMPA, Fla.--July 10, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) ("US Energy" or the "Company"), manufacturer of patent diesel to natural gas conversion systems, today announced the Company expects to report in excess of 900% growth in revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period i ... Continue reading
Bikers Raise Awareness and Funds in the Fight Against Drunk Driving DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 10 -- TransMedia Group, Palm Beach County's largest independent public relations firm, has announced today that they have been retained by Bikers Against Drunk Drivers (B.A.D.D.) to publicize their efforts in the fight against ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- July 14 & July 21 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IT'S INDIANA SPRINT WEEK XIX!!! JULY 14, 2006 CAN THE USAC REGULARS BEAT STANBROUGH, BRISCOE, AND GAINES? (Bloomington, Ind. - July 9, 2006) Ma ... Continue reading
Establishment of Automotive Interior Manufacturing Company in Ontario, Canada
TORONTO, July 10 -- Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Headquarters: Kariya-city, Aichi, Japan President: Shuhei Toyoda) announced the establishment of a new automotive interior manufacturing company, Toyota Boshoku Canada, located in Woodstock, Ontario Canada. This new company will be the first Toyota Boshoku wholly owned se ... Continue reading
McGuinty Government Welcomes Toyota Boshoku To Ontario
$65 million Investment In Woodstock Brings 330 New Jobs TORONTO, July 10 -- Premier Dalton McGuinty, Economic Development and Trade Minister Joseph Cordiano and Dr. Shuhei Toyoda, President of Toyota Boshoku together announced the company's plans to bring a new parts-supply facility to southwestern Ontario. "This new i ... Continue reading
Offshoring of Automotive Design & Engineering Services to India
Offshoring of Automotive Design & Engineering Services to India The automobile industry, especially in the US and Europe is facing intense competitive pressures - rising labour costs, shorter product cycles, dropping profitability and rapid growth in emerging markets. This has created a set of enabling factors, or driv ... Continue reading
RFID-leverantör IDENTEC SOLUTIONS köper upp BAUMER IDENT
LUSTENAU, Österrike och KELOWNA, Kanada, July 10 -- - Förvärvet av den tyska tillverkaren av automatiska identifieringssystem stärker IDENTEC SOLUTIONS ledande ställning inom branschen för industriell RFID IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, global leverantör av industriella RFID-baserade spårningslösningar, tillkännager idag ... Continue reading
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--July 10, 2006--While many are still dreaming of summer vacations, the back-to-school season is just around the corner for many families. With schools in 16 states starting classes in early August, Staples is making it easy for parents to get a jump on back-to-school by offering essential supplies for ... Continue reading
Bell Equipment Selects SmarTire Products for its Industrial and Construction Equipment
RICHMOND, British Columbia, July 10 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Bell Equipment Limited has selected SmarTire to provide its SmartWave(TM) tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for installation on its industrial and construction equipment. Bell is a global South African supplier ... Continue reading
GIBRALTAR, July 10 -- For the month of July, players on the leading online casinos and poker rooms of Belle Rock Entertainment will have the chance to win a custom designed motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, valued at $50,000. There is a catch however, seven keys will be given out, but only one will start the ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Second Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 10 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its second quarter 2006 results on Thursday, July 27, 2006 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/. In connection with its earnings release ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will sets sights on last half of the season
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER* *HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER* *JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF* *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--July 10, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a 17% increase in Lithia's quarterly dividend from $0.12 to $0.14 per share for the second quarter of 2006. Shareholders of record as of July 21, 2006 will receive the dividend that will be payable August 4, 2006. ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Recycled Parts Businesses
CHICAGO, July 10 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it recently acquired several recycled parts businesses with aggregate revenue in 2005 of approximately $24 million. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) We believe these businesses will gene ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Seeks to Knock out the Competition with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
CORONA, Calif.--July 10, 2006--Lucas Oil Products Inc., an industry leader and manufacturer of lubricants and additives, has signed an agreement for 6 televised fights with undefeated boxing sensation Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Chavez Jr., son of legendary fighter Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., not only possesses the same fearle ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Introduces SLR "722 Edition"
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com July 10th, 2006 At 9:30 AM CST Welcome ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a marvelous weekend. To kick things off this bright July morning, Mercedes has released details of a car we've reported about on several occasions, but until now, a car that's never been confirmed. That car i ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--July 10, 2006--Microtune tuner technology was built into a variety of products that enabled avid fans of the World Cup games to watch their favorite teams on-the-go -- from mobile TV phones, in cars and on laptops. By providing the core technology that lets consumer devices receive live digital TV broadca ... Continue reading
READING, Pa., July 10 -- Today, Penske Logistics announced that diversified industrial manufacturer, Eaton Corporation , selected the firm to serve as its lead logistics provider for the company's North American-based automotive and truck business segments. Under the agreement, Penske Logistics will manage the inbound ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. Announces that the Rand Cam(TM) will be Showcased on CNBC in the New York Area
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 10, 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange:RGJ) is pleased to announce that REGI U.S., Inc. will be showcased on CNBC in the New York area. The broadcasts are scheduled to air from July 10th through 14th, 2006, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a total of 15 spots. The Co ... Continue reading
Highly integrated, state-of-the-art car radio AM/FM Digital Dual Tuner includes Radio Data System decoder and digital audio processor in the same chipset GENEVA, July 10 -- STMicroelectronics , one of the world's leading suppliers of integrated circuits for car entertainment solutions, today announced that the company ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas & ENSTONE, U.K.--July 10, 2006--Lombardi(R), the leader in Business Process Management (BPM) software for Global 2000 companies, and the Renault F1 Team, today announced that the company is deploying the award-winning TeamWorks(R) BPM platform to support the company's mission-critical "event fault managem ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., July 10 -- Alamo Rent A Car, the official rental car of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, announced today a partnership with Certified Vacations Group, Inc., operator of Delta Vacations, Continental Vacations and Future Vacations, that rewards travel agents for booking packages containing an ... Continue reading
Jim Burton Takes Win in Inaugural Hondo Classic
The Friends of Hondo Memorial Society would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make the 1st Annual Hondo Classic a success. The original date of the race was scrapped because of the flooding at the Track of Champions, and happily the car count nearly doubled for the second attempt. Nineteen cars started the feat ... Continue reading
OLATHE, Kan., July 10 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced it is providing new dynamic content -- fuel prices, weather conditions and forecasts, and traffic information -- on all mobile phones equipped with Garmin Mobile -- a subscription-based, feature-rich application delivering maps, ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 French F1 GP - preview
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--July 10, 2006--The Town of Smithtown, New York, has signed a seven-year fixed-price contract with Clean Energy to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel to all Smithtown refuse collection trucks beginning January 1, 2007. In addition, Clean Energy will provide a multi-year fixed fuel price for the ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Answer Fuel Questions With E85-Compatible Technology
Company has supplied ethanol-friendly components to more than 2 million vehicles TROY, Mich., July 10 -- With the U.S. automotive industry facing calls to develop environmentally friendly vehicles that decrease dependency on foreign oil, Delphi Corp. is continuing its commitment to alternative fuels with its family of ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Voice of the Dealer, Powered by CallCommand(R)
Dealers can now automate and manage all customer campaigns - telephone, e- mail, text messages and direct mail - from Reynolds Contact Management DAYTON, Ohio, July 10 -- Attracting new customers and keeping them for life requires more than just traditional advertising. It requires continuous, proactive communications. ... Continue reading
Executives Named to Lead GM in Korea, Canada & Mexico
Michael Grimaldi Becomes President and CEO of GM Daewoo Arturo ElÃas Replaces Grimaldi as President and Managing Director, GM of Canada Kevin Williams Succeeds Elias as President and Managing Director, GM de Mexico DETROIT â Three General Motors executives with international experience were named today to lead ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition": Born On The Racetrack
Stuttgart - July 10, 2006: The new Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition" has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. Refined in numerous respects, this super sports car has more output, a tailor-made suspension configuration and a decidedly sporty interior. A continuing tradition: the new model variant SLR "722 Edit ... Continue reading
Bullet on Wheels Aims for 24-Hour Human-Powered Vehicle Record
CONCORD, Mass.--July 10, 2006--A Canadian designer used SolidWorks(R) and COSMOS(R) software to develop and optimize a human-powered vehicle that will attempt the 24-hour distance record in July. Capable of more than 60 miles per hour, the machine is essentially a recumbent bicycle - one where the rider lies on his bac ... Continue reading
Toyota Volunteers Plant Trees in China
Toyota Volunteers Plant Trees in China Tokyo, Japan, July. 10, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced that a team of about 100 people, including volunteers from both Toyota affiliates in China and from TMC in Japan, took part today in a tree-planting effort in China aimed at combating desertificatio ... Continue reading
The "Mythical" Volvo Amason Turns 50 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
GOTHENBURG - July 10, 2006: On a nice summer Friday in 1956, Volvo showed a completely new car â the Amason. Yes, it was called exactly that, with an "s". But hardly had there been even time to pronounce that name until a controversy about the name started. The car, however, was to become the great seller for Volv ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, July 10 -- General Motors today announced that it has facilitated plans for the addition of three new E85 fueling sites in the Pittsburgh area, thanks to a collaborative partnership with VeraSun Energy Corporation, Sheetz, Inc. and the State of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today at an event at Ma ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Rise Up In Last 2 Weeks
CAMARILLO, Calif. July 9, 2006; The AP reported that U.S. gas prices jumped nearly 11 cents per gallon in the past two weeks with the national average for self-serve regular just shy of $3 a gallon, according to a survey released Sunday. The average price for the grade was $2.995 per gallon Friday, up 10.73 cents in tw ... Continue reading
First Half Auto Sales in China Rise Almost 50%
BEIJING July 9, 2006; Reuters reported that China car sales in the first half of 2006 climbed almost 50 percent year on year, with General Motors staying out front, Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. China saw sales of 1.804 million cars in the domestic market in the first half, up 46.9 percent year-on-year, Xinhua sai ... Continue reading
USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 8, 2006 - Stockton, California - Stockton 99 Raceway Park (Co-Sanctioned by CASA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Hunt, 4, Kaiser-13.102; 2. Greg Anderson, 3F, Finkenbinder-13.173; 3. Nick Rescino Jr., 11, Rescino-13.200; 4. Kody Swanson, 75, KT-13.268; 5. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Will Not Seek Damages From Former Exec
FRANKFURT July 9, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG will not seek to recover damages from its former personnel chief Peter Hartz, Focus magazine said in a report. Allegations of kickbacks, slush funds and sex-for-favors at VW made the front pages in Germany last summer and led to the resignations of Hartz and K ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Woodburn Dragstrip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP, WOODBURN, OREGON Sunday, July 09, 2006 Contact: Name, NHRA (626) 688-8646 JOHNSON, WEAVER WIN AT WOODBURN WOODBURN, Ore. - The Les Schwab Tires Challenge NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wrapped up today with Brandon Johns ... Continue reading
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