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UAW Members Agree to Tentative Proposal to Make General Motors Workers Pay More for Health Care

UAW Members Agree to Tentative Proposal to Make General Motors Workers Pay More for Health Care

DETROIT November 11, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. got some relief from its spiraling health care costs as auto workers agreed to pay more of their health costs, but analysts said the ailing automaker must do more to turn around its North American operations. The United Auto ... Continue reading

Bechtel Houses Displaced Families at Record Rate

Bechtel Houses Displaced Families at Record Rate

Mississippi Companies Continue in Major Role to House Those in Need JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 11 -- Over 46,000 Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina have moved into emergency housing that Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) has installed and readied for occupancy under contract with the Federal Emergency Management ... Continue reading

ESPRIT World Conference 2006 to be held in Monterey, Calif. June 5-8

ESPRIT World Conference 2006 to be held in Monterey, Calif. June 5-8

Camarillo, Calif.-Nov. 10, 2005-CAM Software developer, DP Technology, announces its next user group gathering-ESPRIT World Conference 2006, featuring the introduction of the next release of ESPRIT. This exclusive event aims to provide education and technical training on the latest software version. Activities include ... Continue reading

Fitch Upgrades Two Whole Auto Loan Trust Transactions

Fitch Upgrades Two Whole Auto Loan Trust Transactions

NEW YORK--Nov. 11, 2005--Fitch Ratings upgrades four classes from two Whole Auto Loan Trust transactions as follows: Whole Auto Loan Trust 2002-1 -- Class B notes to 'AAA' from 'AA'. Whole Auto Loan Trust 2004-1 -- Class B notes to 'AA' from 'A+'; -- Class C notes to 'A+' from 'BBB+'; -- Class D notes to 'BBB' from 'BB ... Continue reading

Microway to Highlight Dual Core Intel EM64T Xeon-based Cluster at SC2005

Microway to Highlight Dual Core Intel EM64T Xeon-based Cluster at SC2005

PLYMOUTH, Mass.--Nov. 11, 2005--Microway will show a cluster running their new NumberSmasher(R)-DC in their booth at Supercomputing 2005. The latest Microway 1U computational engine incorporates the powerful Dual-Core Intel(R) Server Board SE7520JR2. Number Smasher-DC is the ideal platform to consider for applications ... Continue reading

Reitz Joins Fabco as Vice President of Engineering

Reitz Joins Fabco as Vice President of Engineering

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Nov. 11, 2005--Accuride Corporation announced today that Mark Reitz has joined Fabco Automotive Corporation as its Vice President of Engineering. With headquarters in Livermore, California, Fabco Automotive is a subsidiary of Accuride Corporation and supplies steerable drive axles, transfer cases, spl ... Continue reading

R/GA Honored with Top Industry Awards This Week, Including ad:tech Best of Show

R/GA Honored with Top Industry Awards This Week, Including ad:tech Best of Show

NEW YORK--Nov. 11, 2005--R/GA, the New York-based advertising agency centered in interactive media, was recognized with five awards at the 9th Annual ad:tech Awards, presented earlier this week in New York City. The award-winning entries represent a variety of clients and work, from online advertising to outdoor digita ... Continue reading

State Auto Financial Declares Quarterly Dividend

State Auto Financial Declares Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 11, 2005--Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable December 31, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2005. This is the 58th consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared by the ... Continue reading

The Latest Issue Focuses on the Major Vehicle Manufacturers, Covering All Aspects of the Automotive Industry

The Latest Issue Focuses on the Major Vehicle Manufacturers, Covering All Aspects of the Automotive Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27509) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst - November Issue to their offering World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to th ... Continue reading

The Revolutionized Information Technology Industry in India Has Developed an Opening for New Firms and Job Development within the Automotive Market

The Revolutionized Information Technology Industry in India Has Developed an Opening for New Firms and Job Development within the Automotive Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27565 ) has announced the addition of A Review Of India's Automotive Industry: Management Briefing to their offering. There has been a massive change in India's demographics, specifically in the 2000 to 2005 period based on ... Continue reading

Wickens set for FBMW World Finals in Bahrain

Wickens set for FBMW World Finals in Bahrain

For immediate release; October 6, 2005 Wickens set for FBMW World Finals in Bahrain Canadian joins 2005 championship winners, Team Autotecnica for World Finals HAMILTON, ONTARIO Cameron Motorsports lead driver Robert Wickens will participate in the inaugural Formula BMW World Finals in Bahrain on December 13-16. Wicken ... Continue reading

Geoff Day of MBUSA Speaker at IAMA

Geoff Day of MBUSA Speaker at IAMA

Who: International Automotive Media Association What: Annual awards luncheon featuring keynote remarks entitled: "What Will Our Children Drive?" A critical look at the automotive and energy industries, with an optimistic projection about the technologies that will propel our cars in the coming decades Geoff Day, Direct ... Continue reading

Visteon Recognized For High-Quality Audio

Visteon Recognized For High-Quality Audio

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 11 -- For the fourth time in the past five years, Visteon Corporation ranks highest in the J.D. Power and Associates Audio Quality report in the AM/FM/Single CD Player segment. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) J.D. Power and Associates scored the Visteon A ... Continue reading

Its Official: Nissan Headquarters Moving to Tennessee

Its Official: Nissan Headquarters Moving to Tennessee

Washington DC November 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced yesterday that his company will move its North American headquarters from California to the Nashville area, reports AP. Ghosn, standing alongside Tennessee Governor Phil Bredeson, cited lower costs as being a key reaso ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Agrees To Sell Mitsubishi Stock

DaimlerChrysler Agrees To Sell Mitsubishi Stock

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST DaimlerChrysler has announced today they will be selling their remaining equity interest in the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. DaimlerChrysler, who currently owns a 12.4% stake in the company, expects an increase of EUR 500 million (about $600 million ... Continue reading

Alternative Fuel and Car Development in the Automotive World

Alternative Fuel and Car Development in the Automotive World

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27512 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - November Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to th ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - Nov 11, 2005

Ward's Reports Estimated Weekly North American Vehicle Production - Nov 11, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 299,726 units, down 14.0 percent from the 348,691 cars and trucks built last week, according to http://wardsauto.com/ . Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading

Volkswagen AG: Aufsichtsrat bestellt Arbeitsdirektor

Volkswagen AG: Aufsichtsrat bestellt Arbeitsdirektor

WOLFSBURG, Deutschland--11. November 2005--Der Aufsichtsrat der Volkswagen AG (FWB:VOW) (LSE:VKW) (SWX:VOW) hat in seiner heutigen Sitzung beschlossen: Dr. Horst Neumann wird mit Wirkung vom 1.12.2005 mit einer Laufzeit von 5 Jahren zum Mitglied des Vorstands für das Ressort "Personal, Arbeitsdirektor" bestellt. Dr. ... Continue reading

Magna gibt Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals und des laufenden Geschäftsjahres bekannt

Magna gibt Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals und des laufenden Geschäftsjahres bekannt

AURORA, Kanada, November 11 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A; TSX: MG.MV.B ; NYSE: MGA) meldete heute die Finanzergebnisse für das dritte Quartal und den Neun-Monatszeitraum zum 30. September, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- DREI MONATE ZUM NEUN MONATE ZUM 30. ... Continue reading

USAC Valvoline National/CRA Sprint Car Results - Thursday, November 10 at Manzanita Speedway

USAC Valvoline National/CRA Sprint Car Results - Thursday, November 10 at Manzanita Speedway

USAC VALVOLINE NATIONAL/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 10, 2005 – Phoenix, Arizona – Manzanita Speedway – 38th Checker Auto Parts/Budweiser “Western World Open” Preliminary QUALIFYING: 1. Levi Jones, 2B, 2B Racing-18.301; 2. Jerry Coons Jr., 69, Dynamics-18.463; 3. Damion Gar ... Continue reading

Cessna Expands into Eastern Europe with $200 Million Order for 20 Jets from Jetalliance

Cessna Expands into Eastern Europe with $200 Million Order for 20 Jets from Jetalliance

ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 11, 2005--Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. today announced a $200 million 20-aircraft deal with Jetalliance at the National Business Aviation Association conference. Jetalliance, an aircraft management and charter company, based in Vienna, Austria, placed an order for two Citati ... Continue reading

Cimmetry Announces Support for SolidWorks 2006 and CATIA V5R15

Cimmetry Announces Support for SolidWorks 2006 and CATIA V5R15

MONTREAL, Nov. 11 -- Cimmetry Systems Corporation, an Agile Software Corporation company, today announced that Service Pack 1 for AutoVue 19 adds support for SolidWorks 2006 and CATIA V5R15. This service pack is available immediately for AutoVue customers currently under maintenance. Frequent service pack releases allo ... Continue reading

Coach Industries Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Conference Call

Coach Industries Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Conference Call

COOPER CITY, Fla.--Nov. 11, 2005--Coach Industries (OTCBB: CIGI), which offers an array of financial services and insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced that Frank O'Donnell, Coach's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results ... Continue reading

EXX INC Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Consolidated Sales and Net Loss

EXX INC Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Consolidated Sales and Net Loss

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 11 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced its consolidated sales and net income (loss) for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. 2005 2004 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Quarter Ended September 30 Net sales $33,965,000 $35,140,000 Net income (loss) $(497,000) $688,000 ( ... Continue reading

Hit Charitable Production Gets A Cheaper, Second Life: One Last Chance to See 'The Steakout: For Charity and a Good Laugh'

Hit Charitable Production Gets A Cheaper, Second Life: One Last Chance to See 'The Steakout: For Charity and a Good Laugh'

Monday, November 21st Reprise set for Ferndale's Magic Bag Theater DETROIT, Nov. 11 -- For 25 years the Detroit Press Club Steakout was an annual "must attend" event where politicians, business leaders, sports stars and the media were satirized and ravaged. This is the Steakout's comeback year, and a November 21st repr ... Continue reading

INTERMET Plants Earn Quality and Performance Awards From Customers

INTERMET Plants Earn Quality and Performance Awards From Customers

TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- INTERMET Corporation, a diversified manufacturer of cast-metal components, today announced that several of its casting plants in the United States and Europe have earned prestigious quality awards from customers. INTERMET's Archer Creek Foundry in Lynchburg, Virginia, received a Certificate of A ... Continue reading

MatrixOne to Host Annual Automotive Customer Conference; Leading Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers Share Best Practices for Driving Business Value with PLM

MatrixOne to Host Annual Automotive Customer Conference; Leading Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers Share Best Practices for Driving Business Value with PLM

WESTFORD, Mass.--Nov. 11, 2005--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that the company will host its annual Automotive Customer Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Joe ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies, Inc. Announces Volume II of Its ''Up To Speed'' Series

Raser Technologies, Inc. Announces Volume II of Its ''Up To Speed'' Series

PROVO, Utah--Nov. 11, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (PCX:RZ) ("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electric motor drive and related technologies, is pleased to announce Volume II of its "Up To Speed" corporate presentations for the investment community. The "Up T ... Continue reading

Shawmut Announces Accreditation of Test Facility

Shawmut Announces Accreditation of Test Facility

PORT HURON, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Shawmut Advance Materials, the leading independent supplier of laminated material in North America, announced the accreditation of its test facility by American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, the largest certification body for the accreditation of test facilities in the US. The ... Continue reading

Volkswagen AG: Supervisory Board appoints Human Resources Director

Volkswagen AG: Supervisory Board appoints Human Resources Director

WOLFSBURG, Germany--Nov. 11, 2005--The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG (FWB:VOW) (LSE:VKW) (SWX:VOW) decided in today's meeting: Dr Horst Neumann will be appointed Member of the Group Management Board with responsibility for Labour / Human Resources with effect from 1.12.2005. Dr Neumann is currently a member of the ... Continue reading

White River Capital Announces Earnings for the 3rd Quarter of 2005; Net Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2005 Totaled $2.0 Million

White River Capital Announces Earnings for the 3rd Quarter of 2005; Net Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2005 Totaled $2.0 Million

INDIANAPOLIS--Nov. 11, 2005--White River Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WRVC) today announced third quarter 2005 net earnings of $2.0 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared to a third quarter 2004 net loss of $(1.7) million, or $(5.54) per diluted share. Net earnings per share for the third quarter 2005, assuming th ... Continue reading

Joseph Felicelli Honored With Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Education Award

Joseph Felicelli Honored With Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Education Award

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 11, 2005--Joseph P. Felicelli, executive vice president, Aftermarket Products and Services, Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) received the Automotive Aftermarket Education Award for 2005 from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Northwood's Automotive Aftermarket Education Award reco ... Continue reading

Cars, Trees & Traditions Holiday Exhibit at Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30

Cars, Trees & Traditions Holiday Exhibit at Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills is sprucing up for the holidays with Cars, Trees & Traditions, a special exhibition offering a nostalgic glimpse at eight decades of holiday style, Nov. 19 - Dec. 30, 2005. Cars, Trees & Traditions features authentically decorated trees from ... Continue reading

Mercedes To Continue Producing G-Class

Mercedes To Continue Producing G-Class

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 11, 2005 at 8:52 AM CST Despite earlier rumors that Mercedes may be replacing the legendary G- Wagon with the upcoming GL-Class, DaimlerChrysler has officially announced today that they will continue producing the G-Class in coming years. The legendary G-Wagon has remained vi ... Continue reading

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - November 2005

CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - November 2005

DETROIT, Nov. 11 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the November 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production for ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces New Fundraising Program with Iacocca Foundation to Help Find a Cure for Diabetes

Chrysler Group Announces New Fundraising Program with Iacocca Foundation to Help Find a Cure for Diabetes

* All U.S. Chrysler, Jeep(R), and Dodge Dealers will donate $1 for every car sold from November 2005 through December 2006, Chrysler Group to match funds raised * November is National Diabetes Month AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and BOSTON, Nov. 11 -- Chrysler Group and the Iacocca Foundation announced details today for a new di ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz G-Class production continued

Mercedes-Benz G-Class production continued

Continuation of the long-term and successful cooperation between DaimlerChrysler and Magna Steyr GRAZ, Austria, Nov. 11 -- As recently announced by DaimlerChrysler, the Mercedes-Benz Car Group will continue production of their Mercedes-Benz G-Class beyond 2006 at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. "The decision to continue ... Continue reading

Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2005 Nine-Month Results

Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2005 Nine-Month Results

BOLOGNA, Italy, November 11 -- The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. approved yesterday the nine months 2005 financial results, which have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Revenues for the first nine months 2005 were Euro 240.3 million, down 10.0% including forex e ... Continue reading

Chrysler and Lee Iacocca Team Up to Find a Cure for Diabetes

Chrysler and Lee Iacocca Team Up to Find a Cure for Diabetes

--Lee Iacocca is back with Chrysler again and this time he's saving lives. With the help of Chrysler Jeep and Dodge dealers, Iacocca is trying to keep a promise he made long ago. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31230 This multimedia news story is ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Gas Price Freefall Continues

Auto Club: Gas Price Freefall Continues

LOS ANGELES--Nov. 11, 2005--Gasoline prices tumbled this week as ample supply and low seasonal demand combined to relieve motorists who endured record high prices just two months ago, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Five Weeks & Counting

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Five Weeks & Counting

HOUSTON--Nov. 11, 2005--Texas motorists are continuing to enjoy falling pump prices for the fifth consecutive week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.273 a gallon - a weekly decrease of 11 cents. This week, Beaumont has the highest average on ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Has Agreed to Sell its Stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

DaimlerChrysler Has Agreed to Sell its Stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

- Sale of Remaining 12.4% Equity Interest - Financial Income to Improve by Approximately euro 500 Million - Joint Projects to be Continued STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 11 -- Today, DaimlerChrysler AG has agreed to sell its remaining equity interest in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading

Thousands Get Chance to Put the New Ford Fusion Through Its Paces Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Thousands Get Chance to Put the New Ford Fusion Through Its Paces Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

- Ford NASCAR Stars Kurt Busch and Terry Cook to Meet Fans as Ford Championship Weekend Kicks Off * Wednesday, Nov. 16: Thousands of race fans are expected to meet NASCAR superstars Kurt Busch and Terry Cook and live out their race-car fantasies by driving on the Homestead-Miami Speedway racetrack with the all-new 2006 ... Continue reading

30th Automotive News World Congress to Explore Strategies for Prospering in a Climate of Both Uncertainty and Potential

30th Automotive News World Congress to Explore Strategies for Prospering in a Climate of Both Uncertainty and Potential

DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- Steve Miller, chairman of the board and CEO of Delphi Corporation and Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, author of "Unsafe at Any Speed," lead a roster of nearly three dozen auto industry leaders scheduled to address the 30th Automotive News World Congress, Jan. 16 - 19, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel ... Continue reading

FROM ELECTRIC ORANGE, TO APPLE AND TANGO, FORD DESIGNERS ARE EXPANDING THE BLUE OVAL COLOUR PALETTE

FROM ELECTRIC ORANGE, TO APPLE AND TANGO, FORD DESIGNERS ARE EXPANDING THE BLUE OVAL COLOUR PALETTE

Ford Focus ST COLOGNE , November 10, 2005 – It's called Electric Orange, and it's more than just the signature colour for the new Focus ST. Electric Orange is a unique, four-coat layer paint technology that brings a depth and gloss that grow richer in bright sunshine. The introduction of Electric Orange signals a ... Continue reading

NEW 2006 FIESTA AND FUSION GO ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL PREVIEWS

NEW 2006 FIESTA AND FUSION GO ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND WITH SPECIAL PREVIEWS

The new Ford Fusion and the new Ford Fiesta Ford dealers across the country plan special Fiesta and Fusion previews New look exterior and new style interiors Exciting new colours inside and out "Big-car" features including Bluetooth® and voice control now available Prices start from £8,395 for Fiesta Studio and £10, ... Continue reading

HYBRID TAXIS HIT NYC STREETS: NEW YORKERS HAIL FUEL-EFFICIENT CAB OF THE FUTURE

HYBRID TAXIS HIT NYC STREETS: NEW YORKERS HAIL FUEL-EFFICIENT CAB OF THE FUTURE

Featured Stories Press Releases A Ford Escape Hybrid gas-electric taxi, introduced at a news conference in New York City on Thursday, November 10, 2005. New York, NY (Nov. 10, 2005)—The greening of the iconic New York yellow taxi officially begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday as New Yorkers meet the first mini-fleet of ... Continue reading

Ford Catches Hybrid Taxi's

Ford Catches Hybrid Taxi's

New York City November 10, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Thursday introduced a mini-fleet of hybrid taxicabs to serve New York City, part of its push to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Initially, only six Ford Escape hybrids will enter New York's taxi fleet. But city officials said the en ... Continue reading

SILVER CROWN SLATE RELEASED PAVEMENT RACES REFLECT SIGNIFICANT PURSE INCREASES

SILVER CROWN SLATE RELEASED PAVEMENT RACES REFLECT SIGNIFICANT PURSE INCREASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-329 2006 SILVER CROWN SLATE RELEASED PAVEMENT RACES REFLECT SIGNIFICANT PURSE INCREASES The racing debut of the brand-new pavement Silver Crown car, which has undergone extensive testing at existing series venues as well as new venues involv ... Continue reading

Copart Acquires Central Penn Sales

Copart Acquires Central Penn Sales

FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Nov. 10, 2005--Copart, Inc. today announced that it is acquiring the salvage pool assets of Central Penn Sales, LLC, a vehicle salvage disposal company with four sites located in York Haven, Chambersburg, and Altoona in the state of Pennsylvania and Salisbury in the state of Maryland. These sites tot ... Continue reading

Lear Declares Fourth-Quarter Cash Dividend

Lear Declares Fourth-Quarter Cash Dividend

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 10 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 12, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2005. Lear Corporation is o ... Continue reading

Perot Systems Awarded Information Technology Services Contract with ACG

Perot Systems Awarded Information Technology Services Contract with ACG

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10 -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced that The Auto Club Group has selected the company to provide desktop and service desk outsourcing services as part of a long- term information technology services contract. Under terms of the contract, Perot Systems will provide service management proce ... Continue reading

Wright Express Extends its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program Through 2007

Wright Express Extends its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program Through 2007

Program Extension is Designed to Moderate the Sensitivity of the Company's Earnings to Changes in Retail Fuel Prices, Approximate Price Range Between $2.30 and $2.37 Per Gallon SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 10 -- Wright Express Corporation announced today that it has extended its existing fuel-price risk program through ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 06 Results

Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 06 Results

LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 10 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. Revenue was $3.0 million and profit was $277,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with a profit of $1.3 million, or $0.05 per share, on revenue of $3.7 milli ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports Net Loss from Continuing Operations of $0.21

Pep Boys Reports Net Loss from Continuing Operations of $0.21

PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 10, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (third quarter) and thirty-nine weeks ended October 29, 2005. Operating Results Third Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks en ... Continue reading

An Assessment of the Operation, Handiness, and Functionality of the Vehicle Smart Key System for the Nissan Micra

An Assessment of the Operation, Handiness, and Functionality of the Vehicle Smart Key System for the Nissan Micra

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 10, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27467 ) has announced the addition of Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation: Nissan Micra to their offering As part of our research programme for 2004/2005, our security team is issuing a series of detailed technical reports ... Continue reading

An Overview of the Eastern European Bus Market Including: 2004 Market Data, 2005 Estimates, and Future Predictions

An Overview of the Eastern European Bus Market Including: 2004 Market Data, 2005 Estimates, and Future Predictions

DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 10, 2005--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Eastern Europe Panorama Buses 2005 to their offering. Our Eastern Europe Panorama Buses 2005 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts. The report gives an instant overview of the Eastern Euro ... Continue reading

Consumer Research Solutions Delivers Robust Data Services To PowersportsTV

Consumer Research Solutions Delivers Robust Data Services To PowersportsTV

Consumer Research Solutions Delivers Robust Data Services To PowersportsTV Data Offers Powersportstv.com Users In-Depth and Useful Powersports Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---- WESTMINSTER, Mass., November 10, 2005 -- Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. (CRS), ... Continue reading

eOriginal Integrates Topaz Systems' Electronic Signature Technology with Paperless Document Software Platform

eOriginal Integrates Topaz Systems' Electronic Signature Technology with Paperless Document Software Platform

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 10, 2005--Topaz Systems and eOriginal announce the integration of Topaz Electronic Signature Solutions with the eOriginal Software Platform. eOriginal customers will now receive the benefit of choosing from the wide selection of Topaz pads, and being covered by the patented Topaz forensic electronic sig ... Continue reading

Ford Hybrid Patrol, Glendale PD to 'Cite' Fuel-Efficient Drivers With Free Gas Cards

Ford Hybrid Patrol, Glendale PD to 'Cite' Fuel-Efficient Drivers With Free Gas Cards

WHAT: The Glendale Police Department is teaming up with the "Ford Hybrid Patrol" rewarding fuel-efficient, safety-conscious drivers at random in a customized Mercury Mariner Hybrid patrol SUV. Glendale drivers will be rewarded free gas cards. It's part of Ford Motor Company's effort to promote fuel efficiency, safe- dr ... Continue reading

Hino City Tractor Debuts at Beverage World Events

Hino City Tractor Debuts at Beverage World Events

DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- Hino Trucks has joined with Fontaine Modification to introduce a Class 7 city tractor version of its popular Model 338 straight truck. The new design will debut at Beverage World's 2005 BevOps and Beverage Fleet Summit show in Phoenix, AZ on November 13 & 14, 2005. The Hino 338 City Tractor is a sin ... Continue reading

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse First Boston Insurance Conference

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse First Boston Insurance Conference

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 10 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , today announced Mr. James R. Gober, Chairman, President and CEO will speak at the Credit Suisse First Boston Insurance Conference in New York on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. (ET). A live webcast will be available at http://ir.ipacc.co ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls and YORK International Announce Special Meeting of YORK Stockholders

Johnson Controls and YORK International Announce Special Meeting of YORK Stockholders

MILWAUKEE & YORK, Pa.--Nov. 10, 2005--Johnson Controls, Inc. and YORK International Corporation announced today that the YORK Special Stockholders Meeting to vote upon the merger agreement with Johnson Controls will be held on Friday, December 9, 2005, at 10 A.M. E.S.T. The meeting will be held at the Four Points by Sh ... Continue reading

Local Washington Teen Honored With the Grand Prize in Microsoft Start Something Amazing Awards

Local Washington Teen Honored With the Grand Prize in Microsoft Start Something Amazing Awards

Bill Gates Recognizes 15-Year-Old Puyallup Champion Junior Drag Racer for Her Unique Use of Windows Technology REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 10 -- After conducting a five-month nationwide search, Microsoft Corp. today announced the five winners of its Start Something Amazing Awards, honoring Jeannine Johnson of Puyallup, Wash., ... Continue reading

LogicTools and Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. Use Software to Create Supply Chain Efficiencies for Major Manufacturer

LogicTools and Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. Use Software to Create Supply Chain Efficiencies for Major Manufacturer

CHICAGO, Nov. 10 -- LogicTools, a leading developer of supply chain planning solutions, announced today that Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a supply chain management and improvement firm, has reported early success in using its network design solution, LogicNet Plus, to devise a new North American distribution strategy ... Continue reading

Martinrea International Inc.: Releases September 30, 2005 Third Quarter Results Solid Earnings in a Tough Automotive Environment

Martinrea International Inc.: Releases September 30, 2005 Third Quarter Results Solid Earnings in a Tough Automotive Environment

TORONTO--Nov. 10, 2005--Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE), a leader in the production of quality metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems focused primarily on the automotive sector, announced today the release of its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. Revenue ... Continue reading

Orbital's Joint Venture Synerject Intends to Acquire BRP's Engine Management Module Facility

Orbital's Joint Venture Synerject Intends to Acquire BRP's Engine Management Module Facility

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 10 -- Orbital Corporation Limited today announced that Synerject, its 50:50 joint venture with Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, has signed a letter of intent with BRP US Inc. for the purchase of BRP's engine management modules facility in Delavan, Wisconsin, USA. It is expected that the transa ... Continue reading

Paintless Dent Removal News Article

Paintless Dent Removal News Article

Hello, I would like to add the following news article to your website for your viewers to read. Whether they're from a knock of a shopping cart, a hail storm or a minor fender bender, no one wants to pay a hefty price for small dent repair. For many motorists, the economical answer for repairing this minor damage is... ... Continue reading

Petersen/ White Lightning's Bergmeister and Long Named to All-American Team

Petersen/ White Lightning's Bergmeister and Long Named to All-American Team

Petersen/ White Lightning’s Bergmeister and Long Named to All-American Team INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., November 10, 2005 – The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) announced today that Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing co-drivers Jörg Bergmeister (Langenfeld, Germany) and Patrick ... Continue reading

PHH Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2005 Results; Net Income Was $46 Million or $0.86 Per Basic Share

PHH Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2005 Results; Net Income Was $46 Million or $0.86 Per Basic Share

MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Nov. 10, 2005--PHH Corporation today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net revenues for the third quarter of 2005 were $292 million, an increase of 19% from net revenues of $245 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2 ... Continue reading

Proliance International, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter 2005 Conference Call over the Internet

Proliance International, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter 2005 Conference Call over the Internet

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Nov. 10, 2005--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) announced that it intends to release its third quarter results on Monday, November 14, 2005 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 si ... Continue reading

U-Haul to Honor Veterans at 2005 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

U-Haul to Honor Veterans at 2005 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

PHOENIX, Nov. 10 -- U-Haul supports our veterans and troops as a sponsor of the 2005 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Please join U-Haul in honoring the men and women of the armed forces -- past and present -- with four commemorative trucks at the 2005 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. U-Haul, founded by Wo ... Continue reading

Worthington Industries Forms Dietrich Construction Group

Worthington Industries Forms Dietrich Construction Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 10, 2005--Worthington Industries announced today the formation of Dietrich Construction Group to advance the use of light gauge steel framing in the construction marketplace. The group will include businesses focusing on mid-rise light commercial structures, military housing, single and multi-famil ... Continue reading

XPEL International Dealer Base Continues High Growth

XPEL International Dealer Base Continues High Growth

SAN ANTONIO--Nov. 10, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Hong Kong -- 11 Additional Markets Under Consideration XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today the continued growth of its international dealer base, bringing the Company's market presence to 18 countries. Curre ... Continue reading

Zapata Corporation Files 12B-25 Notice to Extend the Filing Due Date of Its Third Quarter Form 10-Q

Zapata Corporation Files 12B-25 Notice to Extend the Filing Due Date of Its Third Quarter Form 10-Q

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Nov. 10, 2005--Zapata Corporation today announced that it has filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in order to extend the filing due date for its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. This filing e ... Continue reading

S-Class And Mercedes Honored At Bild am Sonntag Awards

S-Class And Mercedes Honored At Bild am Sonntag Awards

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 10, 2005 at 10:15 AM CST In a recent competition held by the German newspaper "Bild am Sonntag," the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was honored for the second time this week, earning the prestigious "Golden Steering Wheel" in the "Luxury Class" category of their annual awards. Th ... Continue reading

ART Set To Debut New Products At Essen Motor Show

ART Set To Debut New Products At Essen Motor Show

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 10, 2005 at 12:30 PM CST Hot on the heels of the lovely Carlsson S-Class comes more tuner news. Our friend Vincent over at Autoblog.nl pointed us to a few new offerings by A_R_T, set to debut at the Essen Motor Show at the end of the month. A_R_T has two new tuning programs i ... Continue reading

Brabus Set To Unleash Tuning Package For The Mercedes S600

Brabus Set To Unleash Tuning Package For The Mercedes S600

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 10, 2005 at 7:30 PM CST If the automotive tuning world was a boxing match, the undisputed heavyweight champion would have to be Brabus, hands down. There is not another Mercedes-Benz tuner on the planet that can squeeze as much raw power into a luxury vehicle. What, you don't ... Continue reading

Solon, Ohio-Based Company Chooses U.S. Manufacturer over Chinese Firms; Stopol, Inc., MAAC Machinery Partner to Produce Router Nearly Four Times Faster Than Industry Standard

Solon, Ohio-Based Company Chooses U.S. Manufacturer over Chinese Firms; Stopol, Inc., MAAC Machinery Partner to Produce Router Nearly Four Times Faster Than Industry Standard

SOLON, Ohio--Nov. 10, 2005--Stopol, Inc. and MAAC Machinery have joined forces to develop and manufacture the Royce Router, a new brand of routers that are nearly four times faster than the industry standard. Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, Stopol selected Carol Stream, Ill.-based MAAC to help it design and build the top ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Unveils Core Exhibit at Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

DaimlerChrysler Unveils Core Exhibit at Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

* $1 million gift awarded to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund used to complete the largest exhibit area in the museum * DaimlerChrysler executives unveil the new DaimlerChrysler Hall exhibiting African American progress from the 1400s to present day AUBURN HIL ... Continue reading

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