Imperial Palace Presents Blackhawk Expo During Concours Week at Pebble Beach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 10, 2006 Contact: Pat Getter 702.794.3114 <mailto:pgetter@imperialpalace.com> pgetter@imperialpalace.com IP Presents Blackhawk Expo During Concours The Auto Collections Included in Pebble Beach Sale LAS VEGAS - For the third consecutive year, the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino will be the pre ... Continue reading
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Celebrates Woodward Dream Cruise with Live Prime Time Special and Classic Movie
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 10 -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 cruises down memory lane for the 12th annual Woodward Dream Cruise on August 19, with a night of live programming, Classic TV and blanket news coverage devoted to the 2006 Woodward Dream Cruise. WXYZ-TV is the event's exclusive television sponsor. To 'rev up' for the even ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 10, 2006--Accuride Corporation , a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The Company reported results of $361.7 million in net sales for the second quarter of 2006 compared to $342.8 mi ... Continue reading
Capitalize on Borderless Business Practices to Drive Success, Freudenberg-NOK President & CEO Urges
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 10 -- To be successful in today's flat and fast world, auto suppliers must recognize and accept no limits, time zones or market barriers, said Dr. Mohsen Sohi, president and chief executive officer of Freudenberg-NOK, in a presentation here today at the Management Briefing Seminars. To be suc ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Results
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2006--Earl Scheib, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ESHB) reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 were $12,878,000, a decrease of 5.6% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. This was due to one less selling day in ... Continue reading
ICOP EXPANDS CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD WITH ADDITION OF COLONEL ALBERT DEPROSPERO, US ARMY (RET)
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com ICOP EXPANDS CORPORATE ... Continue reading
ICOP Reports Results of 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Board Names CEO Dave Owen as Chairman and COO Laura Owen Expands Leadership Role With Appointment as President LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 10 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NYSE Arca: ICOP), a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced that at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held earlier to ... Continue reading
ICOP REPORTS RESULTS OF 2006 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com ICOP REPORTS RESULTS OF ... Continue reading
Wet-Line Extreme Styling Gel, Seman Baker join KCR as associate sponsors Eddyville, KY– Wet-Ling Extreme Styling Gel and Seman Baker have joined Keith Coleman Racing as associate sponsors on the #23 Chevrolet driven by Eduardo Troconis. Seman Baker manufactures and rents large scale tents and temporary shelters for s ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third-quarter 2006 financial results and related matters on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audi ... Continue reading
Magellan(R) eXplorist(TM) 500 LE Delivers Color GPS Handheld With Most Features for Your Money
Web Bundles Combine MapSend(R) Topo 3D or MapSend Lakes for Easy Hiking, Fishing or Kayaking Navigation Solutions SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10 -- The affordable and compact, color Magellan eXplorist 500 LE handheld GPS is the first color handheld product in its class to offer a choice of AAA batteries or a rechargeable Li-i ... Continue reading
Midas' Files Second Quarter 10Q; Adjusts Cash Flows Related to Acquisitions
ITASCA, Ill.--Aug. 10, 2006--In its 10Q filing today with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Midas, Inc. reported that changes in assets and liabilities provided $2.1 million of net cash during the first six months of 2006 and used $13.1 million in 2005, changes of $1.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, from ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile 2007 IndyCar Date Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile Media & Comm., jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 INDYCARS RETURN WEEKEND AFTER INDY 500 TO THE MILWAUKEE MILE MILWAUKEE, WI (August 10, 2006) - Accompanied by Indy Racing League officials, The Milwaukee Mile today ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m. ET) on Monday, August 14, 2006, to discuss results for the first quarter ended Ju ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Sets Date for Its Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
PERRIS, Calif., Aug. 10 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , the owner of leading RV manufacturers National RV, Inc. (NRV) and Country Coach, Inc. (CCI), will announce its second quarter financial results on August 11, 2006 before the open of the U.S. financial markets. In connection with this announcement, National R.V. ... Continue reading
ProQuest Business Solutions Signs New Data Access Agreement with Ford Motor Company
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- ProQuest Business Solutions, the innovator and market leader in electronic parts catalog systems, has announced that it has entered into a new parts data access agreement with Ford Motor Company. The agreement extends the relationship through 2012. This agreement affirms the strong relations ... Continue reading
'Pulse On America' to Feature Clarion Corporation of America
- A global leader in the mobile electronics industry - DETROIT, Aug. 10 -- Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Clarion Corporation of America for its innovative, educational television series, "Pulse on America." The company will be shown in a segment on "Selecting the Best Automotive Elec ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Aug. 10, 2006--Safety Vision, L.P., North America's largest distributor of mobile video surveillance equipment today announced it has hired seven new employees to help drive the company's growth into new markets and regions, worldwide. (see www.safetyvision.com) "Safety Vision is on target to achieve sales of ... Continue reading
Six-Millionth Southeast Toyota Customer Drives Away with Free Car in Winston-Salem
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Aug. 10, 2006--When Jane Wolfe Collins purchased her new 2006 Toyota Corolla from Modern Toyota in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she was prepared to pay a fair price for a high-quality new vehicle. The retired teacher's assistant got more than she bargained for when representatives from Southeas ... Continue reading
SmartCool International Announces Positive Results from Target Australia Evaluation
VANCOUVER, Aug. 10 -- SmartCool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC) today announced savings results from the first two of a five-store pilot evaluation of its System 4000 Energy Saving Module ("ESM") with retail giant, Target Australia Pty. Ltd. ("Target Australia"). The evaluation, which is being conducted by the Company's Austr ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Adds New Director - Michael Guirlinger of the Language Access Network
ATLANTA--Aug. 10, 2006--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing/safety inspections company with testing stations in Atlanta, Houston and Salt Lake City, announced that Michael E. Guirlinger, CEO/COO of the Language Access Network, a publicly traded company, is joining the Bo ... Continue reading
Three Insurance Trade Associations Respond to Superior Court Ruling Today
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2006--A Superior Court judge today refused to grant a preliminary injunction against Department of Insurance auto insurance regulations that will now force insurers to develop rates that are unfair to their customers, according to three insurance trade associations. The three trade groups - ... Continue reading
Titan Establishes Goals for 2007
QUINCY, Ill.--Aug. 10, 2006--With the acquisition of two tire manufacturing facilities in 2006, Titan International, Inc. plans to build on its growth for 2007 and integrate its subsidiaries. This year, Titan acquired Goodyear's North American farm tire manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois, and Continental Tire ... Continue reading
Generosity of Enterprise's Young Employees Bucks National Trend and Earns the Company Top United Way Honors LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 -- United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced that it has honored Enterprise Rent-A-Car with its Leadership Award for the 2005/2006 giving campaign, based on the company having the lar ... Continue reading
"Toyota's Globalization Takes Shape through the Camry"
Speech by Gary Convis<br> Executive Vice President<br> Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.<br> "Toyota's Globalization Takes Shape through the Camry" <p> Management Briefing Seminars <br> Traverse City, MI <br> August 10, 2006 <p> Good morning! <p> It is truly an honor to be here and share th ... Continue reading
C.A.R.S. Management Briefing Seminar - Day 3 Report
MANAGEMENT BREIFING SEMINARS â DAY THREE REPORT âWe are in a knowledge explosion,â said David Cole, ârunning a marathon at a sprinters pace.â The charming and knowledgeable Mr. Cole runs the show here at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, the premier auto industry conference of ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 10 -- College students are preparing to head back to school, and many are dreaming of packing up their own car for the drive back to college. To help students and parents find the best car, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, and Driver's Edge, a national nonprofit organizatio ... Continue reading
All-New Turbocharged 2007 Acura RDX Available at Dealers Today
Performance Oriented SUV Is a Technological Tour-De-Force TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- The 2007 Acura RDX, which delivers a new level of performance, handling and luxury to the sport utility market, makes its debut today at Acura retailers nationwide. The performance oriented RDX boasts the exceptional handling of a sp ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Name of Future Upper Midsize Crossover
All-New 2007 Veracruz Continues Hyundai's Geographic Naming Convention FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, serene beaches and Mexico's grandest port -- all reminiscent of the Mexican state and the meaning behind the latest addition to the Hyundai lineup: Veracruz. The ninth vehicle to j ... Continue reading
Ford’s innovative technology makes refueling easy and benefits the environment
The capless fuel filler makes re-fueling convenient and further reduces the amount of evaporative emissions that can escape from the tank. Dearborn MI August 10, 2006; When the Lincoln MKS debuts in 2008, it will become the second vehicle in Ford Motor Company’s product line to use a capless fuel filler. Ford was fir ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces July 2006 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold 8,707 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) units in July, a 2 percent decline from July 2005 sales. Year-to-date sales totaled 69,367 units, advancing 10 percent from year-to-date sales last year. The Chrysler brand continues its posit ... Continue reading
New and Used Car Shoppers Get a Bird's Eye View
NADAguides.com Launches New and Used Car Exterior and Interior Photos, 360 Degree Views and Car Color Changer; Most Extensive Database of Information Available Today COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 9 -- NADAguides (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it has launched a new photo gallery ... Continue reading
Beregszaszy Eager For Nashville Debut
Beregszaszy Eager For Nashville Debut LEBANON, Tennessee (August 9, 2006) - - After a one week break in the midst of 13 races in 11 weeks, ARCA Rookie Paul Beregszaszy and his Bereg Racing team have been working around the clock preparing to make their debut this Saturday in the ARCA 200 from Nashville Superspeedway. W ... Continue reading
Cendant Reports Results for Second Quarter 2006
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Cendant Corporation today reported results for second quarter 2006. Revenue totaled $4.3 billion, an increase of 2% over second quarter 2005, reflecting growth across Wyndham Worldwide and the Company's Avis Budget businesses. EPS from Continuing Operations was $0.17, which excludes the results of T ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for the 2007 Element
All-New SC Model Enhances Style and Handling Performance TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 9 -- The substantially updated 2007 Honda Element LX and EX go on sale today with prices starting at $18,900, representing an average increase of just 2.7 percent or $572 on a sales weighted basis (not including the all-new Element SC), Ame ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Brickyard 400, Kroger Speedfest and a little Drag Racing Moorpark, Calif. - (August 9, 2006) All three NASCAR series ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: AAIA Releases PBES Jobbers' Financial Benchmarks for Success
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=209457&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-38-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien (626) 358-1100 (714) 448-0346 cell STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY HOSTS NASCAR ELITE DIVISION RACE AND HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW SATURDAY AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IRWINDALE, Calif. (August 9, 2006) – Race fans who enjoy NASCAR’s highly competitive short track racing and are interested ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Will Be Swatting and Swinging in Brainerd
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Will Be Swatting and Swinging in Brainerd ACDelco Cobalt crew ready to take on mosquitoes and the competition in Minnesota Sugar Hill, Ga., August 9, 2006 - Located a couple of hours north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Brainerd, MN i ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE - QuickSilver's Jaguar XK 2007 model Sports Exhaust
QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 9th August 2006 QuickSilver’s Jaguar XK 2007 model ‘Sports’ exhaust system QuickSilver’s newly developed ‘Sports’ exhaust system for the Jaguar XK series 2007 model is designed to ... Continue reading
Shanghai General Motors Taps Compuware Covisint to Connect to Hundreds of Suppliers Worldwide
Covisint's Global Technology Platform to Provide Competitive Advantage for Shanghai GM's Supply Chain TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 9 -- MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS -- Compuware Corporation today announced a three-year contract between Shanghai GM and Compuware Covisint. Covisint will provide messaging and integration se ... Continue reading
SHEPHERD TO PULL DOUBLE DUTY IN NASHVILLE
SHEPHERD TO PULL DOUBLE DUTY IN NASHVILLE CONCORD, N.C. (August 9, 2006) - Peter Shepherd will be pulling double duty this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Shepherd will compete Saturday in both the ARCA/REMAX Series race in the No. 39 Ford Taurus and in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in the No. 50 Ford 150. ... Continue reading
'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' 'This is the best of the 'Fast and the Furious' movies.' - Tom Long, The Detroit News Racing Onto DVD on September 26, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Start your engines! The screen's coolest, sexiest turbo-charged racers spin thro ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson to Change Ticker Symbol From HDI to Its Trademarked HOG Moniker STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 10 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. is getting a new ticker symbol: HOG. The U.S. producer of heavyweight motorcycles, whose products have long been known as "hogs," today announced that it is changing its New York Stock Exchang ... Continue reading
ICOP Expands Corporate Advisory Board With Addition of Colonel Albert DeProspero, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Decorated U.S. Military Veteran and Noted Combat and Security Expert to Provide Guidance on Military/Homeland Security Sales and Product Initiatives LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 10 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NYSE Arca: ICOP), a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced the addition of Colo ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 10, 2006--Marc Chase, a successful Las Vegas entrepreneur, owner of exotic car dealership Lamborghini Las Vegas, and the gentleman who bought Barry Bonds' 715th homerun ball on eBay, is holding a press conference on Thursday, August 10, at 12 noon at Lamborghini Las Vegas, located at 7770 S. Industrial ... Continue reading
Don Schumacher Racing Open House and Car Show 9/1
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Contact: Media Will Truitt, 317-340-8866 DSR Mike Lewis, 317-858-0356; cell 317-513-0007 DON SCHUMACHER RACING OPEN HOUSE/CAR AND BIKE SHOW WHEN: Friday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Don Schumacher Racing 1681 E. Northfield Dr. Brownsburg, ... Continue reading
Hot Import Nights, Nation's largest lifestyle custom car show comes to the L.A. Convention Center
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2006--XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) arrives in Los Angeles for the first of two L.A. stops in this year's tour. HIN, the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, will pack the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, August 19 from 5 p.m. to midnight with a special performan ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Dealer Satisfaction Brings More Business to Financial Providers
BMW Financial Services Ranks Highest in Satisfying Dealers for Prime Retail Credit and Retail Leasing; Mercedes-Benz Financial Ranks Highest in Floor Planning Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Financial providers that keep automotive dealerships happy -- beyond just low interest rates and balanced risk ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 10, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40489) has announced the addition of Japan Motorcycles 2006 to their offering. The Japan Motorcycles 2006 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts. The report gives an instant o ... Continue reading
Esurance Provides Gift of Life in Pinellas County, Florida
AIDS Walk St. Petersburg Works to Raise Thousands for HIV/AIDS Services SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10 -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, is supporting AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) with an innovative sponsorship, the Gift of Life. Benefiting residents of Pinellas County, Esuranc ... Continue reading
WHAT: Approximately 42 Volunteers from the Mercedes-Benz Financial West Business Center in Costa Mesa will be spending Thursday, August 10, painting, cleaning and doing light repairs on seven houses run by Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children as homes for teens with no place to go. WHO: Mark Ingram, Directo ... Continue reading
Mold Making & Molding in China
Dear Sir / Madam We are pleased to learn that your tooling & molding demands fall into our business scope. So we take the liberty of writing to you in view of establishing a business relationship with you. At IEC Mould, we have been specialized in making and exporting of various moulds, mould parts, and molded products ... Continue reading
Eidos and Ford Motor Company Making Bold Moves Together
Eidos Interactive and Empire Interactive Set to Release Ford Bold Moves Street Racing in North America SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10 -- Eidos Interactive Ltd, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software today announced that it has partnered with Ford Motor Company and Empire Interactive to b ... Continue reading
PriceGrabber.com Debuts Shoppers' Top 20 List for New Vehicle Popularity
Rankings Based on Frequency of Search and Shoppers' Desire to Purchase - Imports Reign LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 -- PriceGrabber.com(R), an Experian company, announced today that vehicles from foreign manufacturers dominated the premier edition of the Shoppers' Top 20 List of most often researched vehicles on PriceGrabber.c ... Continue reading
Nick White Joins Pep Boys' Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 10, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that Nick White has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. White is President and Chief Executive Officer of White & Associates, a management consulting firm that he founded in 200 ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Names John A. Goebel to Board of Directors
ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 10 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that it has appointed John A. Goebel to Coachmen's Board of Directors. "We are extremely pleased that Mr. Goebel has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors," commented Chairman and CEO Claire C. Skinner. "He is an accomplished businessman with exten ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports 2006 Results for The Fourth Quarter
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced fiscal 2006 fourth quarter consolidated net sales of $656.0 million and consolidated net income of $15.8 million or $.31 per diluted share. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 had consolidated net sales of $871.7 million and consolid ... Continue reading
Unable to Take Part in Rally Classic Car Enthusiast Creates Classic Rally Game
'Tasting the excitement after all' OUDE-TONGE, Netherlands, Aug. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Gert-Paul van't Hoff (40) saw his boyhood dream go up in smoke. After preparing for two years, he was forced to withdraw (team 76) from the Beijing Classic Car Endurance Rally 2006 on account of a fractured vertebra. But Van 't H ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Mark Bacon Promoted to Executive Vice President - Operations
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 10, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the promotion of Mark Bacon to Executive Vice President - Operations. CEO Bill Leonard remarked, "It is with pleasure that I announce the promotion of Mark Bacon to Executive V ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter Results
ROANOKE, Va.--Aug. 10, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 15, 2006. Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter were $0.59, compared to $0 ... Continue reading
Virginia Man Digs Up Buried Volvo in Worldwide Treasure Hunt for Buried SUV
In a Surprise Twist, Volvo Awards All Seven Pirate Finalists With an Amazing Treasure: a New Volvo Vehicle of Their Own Event Part of Volvo's Promotional Tie-in to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest; Visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas, Aug. 10 -- Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrg! Hear me now, scally ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Joins AUTOSAR as Premium Member
BURSCHEID, Germany, August 10 -- - Johnson Controls to Support Standardized Electrical-Electronic System Architectures Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, interior electronics and batteries, recently became a premium member of AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitectu ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for the 2007 Element
All-new SC model enhances style and handling performance TORRANCE, CA - August 10, 2006: The substantially updated 2007 Honda Element LX and EX go on sale today with prices starting at $18,900, representing an average increase of just 2.7 percent or $572 on a sales weighted basis (not including the all-new Element SC), ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Hits the Road With Rock Band Kutless - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Automotive and Motorcycle Divisions Join Music Industry, Suzuki Signs on as Title Sponsor of Kutless' Hearts of the Innocent Tour BREA, Calif., Aug. 10 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), widely known for its high-performance motorcycles and life-enthusiast-focused automobiles, today announced a partnership wi ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 9, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing thermal solutions for markets including fuel cells, announced that Representative Paul Ryan, from Wisconsin's First Congressional District, will visit Modine's research and development facility in Racine today, Wednesd ... Continue reading
Amerigon Climate Control Seat System to be Featured in Newly Designed 2007 Range Rover
First Introduction of CCS Heated and Cooled Seat System by European Manufacturer NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that its proprietary Climate Contr ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Supports its Employees' Volunteer Work
BURSCHEID, Germany, August 9 -- - Project Supporting Elementary School Aged Children Receives 1,000 US Dollars Susanne Schmeier, an employee at at the European headquarters of Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is very happy. A check in the ... Continue reading
- Short Form Shows Feature Hot Import Nights, Drifting From D1 and User Generated Video - LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 -- On Demand TV Leader Ripe Digital Entertainment (RDE) announced today the launch of the OctaneTV network, the first-ever on demand network targeted to the youth car culture lifestyle and motor enthusiast. Oct ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Announces 2006 Second Quarter Results
ADDISON, Texas--Aug. 9, 2006--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced financial results for the quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2006. Key Financial Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2006 Three months ... Continue reading
After tough Sonoma loss, Capps eyes rebound in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) Int'l Raceway Race Date: Aug. 11-13, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net AFTER TOUGH SONOMA LOSS, CAPPS EYES REBOUND IN BRAINERD BRAI ... Continue reading
Announcing Non-Stop Miami Buenos Aires
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Press release and photos attached from today's headquarters grand opening for auto2auto.com, an online used car dealership that opened its new headquarters and warehouse/recon facility in Columbia, Tenn. Please call or email me if you'd like to arrange an interview with auto2auto.com CEO Ben Freeland. Thank you, Andrew ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Files Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the SEC and Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 9, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2006. "The second quarter was critical for Autobytel as we laid the foundatio ... Continue reading
LEE, Mass.--Aug. 9, 2006--@utoRevenue(TM), the leading permission-based marketing company in the automotive industry, announced today that the company has a new email service that automobile dealers can use to send emails to their customers who decline recommended service maintenance or repairs. @utoRevenue will now au ... Continue reading
Back-To-School Should Mean Auto Financing 101 for Students Looking to Purchase a Vehicle
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- For college and high school students thinking about buying a car or truck for the new school year, a first step should be obtaining an understanding of how the vehicle financing process works, according to AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics), a national consumer educa ... Continue reading
Chrome(R) Launches Carbook Fleet Edition
First Web-Based Pricing and Configuration Tool Made Specifically for Fleet Professionals PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 9 -- Chrome Systems Inc., an industry leader in collecting, enhancing and distributing best-in-class automotive data, today announced the introduction of Carbook Fleet Edition, the first web-based, multi-user v ... Continue reading
Cingular Revs Up 'Race Talk' Promotion During Motorsports Coverage on NBC and TNT
Fans can answer poll questions for chance to win VIP race experience to Miami ATLANTA, Aug. 9 -- The second half of the race season is underway and the top drivers are positioning themselves for a run at the championship. Cingular Wireless, primary sponsor of the No. 31 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Burton, is giving one lu ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Reports Record Earnings for Second Quarter 2006; Net Earnings Increase 40%
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Aug. 9 -- The Coast Distribution System (AMEX:CRV) reported today that net earnings for the second quarter of 2006 increased 40 percent compared with the same period last year, on a 9.7 percent increase in sales. Net earnings totaled $3.0 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, on net sales of $56.8 m ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: Melanie Troxel: "We're in a great position"
CORRECTION: Tony Schumacher is 44 points behind Melanie Troxel, not 54. Revised release below. DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) Int'l Raceway Race Date: Aug. 11-13, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 20 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial Teams Up with Chicago Cares to Renovate Two Chicago Public Schools
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 9 -- Hundreds of employees from DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial are spending two days this week teaming up with Chicago Cares to renovate two public schools in Chicago. Today, approximately 120 DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial employees will leave their laptops in Lisle and head to the Ella Flagg Young ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial Teams up With Chicago Cares to Renovate Two Chicago Public Schools
WHAT: 120 volunteers from DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial headquartered in Lisle will be spending Wednesday, August 9, teaming up with Chicago Cares to refurbish the Young Elementary School. The 120 volunteers will be painting, cleaning and landscaping. WHO: Todd Hubbard, Vice President of Credit, Collections and Inter ... Continue reading
Discover Costa Rica as Part of Toyota International Teacher Program
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Toyota is expanding its acclaimed Toyota International Teacher Program with a fully funded, 10-day study tour for 20 teachers to Costa Rica, March 8 - 20, 2007, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today. Applications are currently being accepted from full-time secondary classroo ... Continue reading
Don Williams of The Auto Collections at IP Marks 35 Years at Concours at Pebble Beach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 9, 2006 Contact: Pat Getter 702.794.3114 <mailto:pgetter@imperialpalace.com> pgetter@imperialpalace.com Don Williams Marks 35 Years at Pebble Beach Auto Collections Co-Owner Celebrates Concours Milestone LAS VEGAS - If it's mid-August, Don Williams is at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beac ... Continue reading
: EPA Releases Underground Storage Tank Delivery-Prohibition Grant Guidelines and Tribal Strategy
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, August 9, 2006) *EPA Releases Underground Storage Tank Delivery-Prohibition Grant Guidelines and Tribal Strategy *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov Yesterda ... Continue reading
Erica Enders set for rebound in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) Int'l Raceway Race Date: Aug. 11-13, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Truitt, 317-340-8866; willtruitt@earthlink.net ERICA ENDERS SET FOR REBOUND IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 9, 2006) - New ... Continue reading
Fitch Upgrades 3 and Affirms 5 Classes of Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2005-SN1
NEW YORK--Aug. 9, 2006--Fitch upgrades three subordinate classes and affirms five classes of Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2005-SN1 lease transaction as follows: -- Class A-2a asset-backed notes affirmed at 'AAA'; -- Class A-2b asset-backed notes affirmed at 'AAA'; -- Class A-3a asset-backed notes affirmed at 'A ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l News and Notes - Nashville
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance group, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International / Terry Cook Nashville 200 / Nashville Superspeedway - Saturday, August 12, 2006 STORY LINES LEADING INTO NASHVILLE: ~ Bringing Back The Winning Truck: The Ford Power Stroke Diese ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Introduces New Power Transfer Unit
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- GKN Driveline's Torque Technology Group is introducing a new power transfer unit (PTU) for all-wheel- drive vehicles in North America and Japan that is lighter and stronger than previous designs, while providing customers with reductions in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). The new PT ... Continue reading
Gongos Research Transcends Struggling Michigan Economy
Marketing Research Firm Thrives In Oakland County -- Foresight, Diversification, Talent, & Passion are Keys to Success AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Despite everything you're hearing about the Michigan economy, where downsizing and closures are the norm, Gongos Research is experiencing its healthiest years in its hist ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2006 Second-Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2006 second-quarter financial results on Monday, September 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (888) 29 ... Continue reading
ICOP ANNOUNCES 2006 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com ICOP ANNOUNCES 2006 SEC ... Continue reading
Ryder to Provide Distribution, Transportation Management and Real-Time Tracking of up to 60,000,000 Pallets Annually ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9 -- Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC), operator of the world's first RFID-tagged all- plastic pallet pool, today announced that it has selected Ryder System, Inc. ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2006. For the first quarter ended June 30, 2006, Iteris I ... Continue reading
Justin Marks Looks For A Hit In Nashville
Justin Marks Looks For A Hit In Nashville LEBANON, Tennessee (August 9, 2006) - - After two disappointing finishes at Kentucky and Gateway, Justin Marks and the Shaver Motorsports storm into Nashville Superspeedway this week looking for a platinum finish in Saturday’s ARCA 200. In his last ARCA venue, Marks prac ... Continue reading
Lights, Camera ... Service! -- Goodyear Gemini Stores Playing Key Role in New Television Series
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 9 -- A new television series this fall will feature automotive technicians from Gemini Automotive Care facilities, as they perform vehicle makeovers for needy subjects and offer car care tips to viewers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Under a sponsorship agreement with NA ... Continue reading
MEDIA: Wheldon, Dixon Ready to Man Phones at Infineon Raceway
***Media Opportunity*** IndyCar Drivers Dixon, Wheldon Ready to Man the Phones, Take Ticket Orders for Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Target Chip Ganassi Drivers Will Also Take Part in Media Press Conference WHAT: IndyCar(r) Series drivers Dan Wheldon and Scott Dixon will meet with media members at Infineon Raceway in advan ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel: "We're in a great position"
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) Int'l Raceway Race Date: Aug. 11-13, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MELANIE TROXEL: "WE'RE IN A GREAT POSITION" BRAINERD, Minn. ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2006--Navistar International Corporation announced today the expiration and final results of its cash tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to its outstanding $190.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.50 percent senior convertible notes due 2007. The tender offer expired ... Continue reading
USAC KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 9, 2006 -- New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Blake Fitzpatrick (#10 Fitzpatrick), 2. Chris Windom (#71 Windom), 3. Jeff Wimmenauer (#15 Wimmenauer), 4. Kyle Hamilton (#33 Hamilton), 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Nitto Tire to Present Diamond Tree Rings to Xplod Sport Compact World Champions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NITTO TIRE TO PRESENT DIAMOND TREE RINGS TO NHRA XPLOD SPORT COMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONS GLENDORA, Calif. – NHRA has announced that Nitto Tire will present the Nitto Diamond Tree Ring to the world champions of each professional category in the NHRA ... Continue reading
Nicola Bulgari Enters Z06R Corvette in FIA GT3 Championship Series
Media Friends: NICOLA BULGARI ENTERS Z06R IN GT3 RACING Contemporary Italian jeweler (BVLGARI) and classic American car collector Nicola Bulgari, chooses a Corvette for his first racing endeavor. He puts his name on one of six Z06R Corvettes competing in the high-profile FIA GT3 European Championship Series. "I've been ... Continue reading
OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series - Kawartha
For all Media Credentials, Please Contact kim@oscaar.ca , www.oscaar.ca OSCAAR Twin 35's At Kawartha Speedway By Don McLeod August 8, 2006 OSCAAR Super Late Models head to Kawartha Speedway Friday August 11th to compete in a new race format. Through an agreement between the OSCAAR Board of Directors and Kawartha Promot ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems On Track for Record Breaking Sales Performance
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online, the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system, reports a steady track for record sales growth, a growing customer base and new technologies for easier use this fiscal year to date. Based on activities through the third quarter, Plexu ... Continue reading
Press Release from Chris Bingham - Grand Am Rolex Series Competitor
The following release comes directly from Grand Am Rolex Series Competitor Chris Bingham: For immediate release (8/08/06) Chris Bingham announced his resignation today from the Derhaag Motorsports, Rolex Grand American Sports Car team. Chris has had to make the difficult decision to step away from the team with three r ... Continue reading
Proliance International, Inc. Reports Net Profit for 2006 Second Quarter
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Aug. 9, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The Company reported net income for the second quarter of 2006 of $1.0 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.30 per basic a ... Continue reading
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2006--Castro Valley residents showed their mettle as responsible consumers of electronics last month by bringing more than 65,000 pounds of unwanted electronics to Castro Valley Sanitary District's (CVSD's) 4th annual free E-Waste Collection Day. Partnering with Electronic Recyclers, the ... Continue reading
Team JNE Consulting Prepare For OSCAAR Action
Team JNE Consulting Prepare For OSCAAR Action Team JNE Consulting #61 Scott Fletcher Director of Motorsports www.fletchjr61.com scottfletcher@fletchjr61.com Cell 905 699 0871 If you have received this message in error or you would like to stop receiving this newsletter, please use the link below to unsubscribe: UNSUBSC ... Continue reading
THE MORROW TROPHY - HOME EDITION
ATTACHED IS A SHOT OF THE MEMENTO THAT THE MORROW AWARD RECIPIENT WILL RECEIVE TO KEEP ... A GREAT PHOTO OF HARRY TAKEN BY BOB NORTON AT POMONA ON MARCH 6, 1960 WITH GRAPHICS BY NEIL NISSING ... WE THANK BOTH OF THESE TALENTED PARTISANS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS. AND YES, THAT'S HARRY HIMSELF IN THAT PHOTO OVERLOOKING TH ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today placed first among all corporations and earned eight segment awards in the 2006 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS). The study tracks the number and type of problems owners have with their three-year-old vehicles. Lexu ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER NEBRASKAN KLATT LEADS $25,000 "TOYOTA CHALLENGE" 3-RACE MIDGET SERIES CONCLUDES SEPT. 9 AT TERRE HAUTE Terry Klatt of Hastings, Neb. has his sights set on the $15,000 champion's prize for winning the 1006 "Toyota Challenge" which concludes Sept. 9 ... Continue reading
Travis Pastrana to Race Inaugural Jeremy McGrath Invitational
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 -- Coming off a history making X Games weekend -- taking gold medals in Freestyle Moto Best Trick, Rally Car and Moto X Freestyle -- superstar Travis Pastrana will race the Jeremy McGrath Invitational! Taking place October 6 and 7 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, this first-ever Super ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 9, 2006--USAA is cutting auto insurance rates by an average of 5 percent in California, saving policy holders more than $32 million in annual premiums. More than 318,000 USAA policy holders will save an average of 8 percent, or more than $100 on their annual premiums. This initiative is part of USAA's ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Jan. 13- 21, 2007
--Barrett-Jackson WHO: The 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event -- The World's Greatest Collector Car Events WHAT: The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., will take place over nine days filled with special events, displays and activities that offer something for everyone. The auction ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Record Sales and Cash Flow for Second Quarter
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported second quarter 2006 results which included record sales and cash flow from operating activities. Second Quarter Highlights -- Sales of $137.9 million for the second quarter of 2006 were up 19% compared to the prior-year quarter due to strong performance a ... Continue reading
Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study at Orlando Science Center, August 16
WHAT: Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers, Pax Maguire and David Treharne, will present a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to local government and fleet representatives and media in Orlando. Cities across the country, including San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are successfully turning to hybr ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced results for the second quarter of 2006. The Company recorded revenues for the quarter of $78.3 million compared to $71.9 million in the second qua ... Continue reading
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