Two Heads Are Better Than One, When It Comes To The All-New 2006 Buick Lucerne
New Buick Luxury Sedan Literally "Tuned by Ear" to Achieve Refined Acoustic Character Milford, Mich. - Not unlike a finely crafted musical instrument, the 2006 Buick Lucerne - the nameplate's most premium model - was literally "tuned by ear" using advanced acoustic measurement and analytical technologies. Throughout Lu ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading
Fred Flintstone 'Trusts the Midas Touch' in New Midas Spot
CHICAGO, Oct. 12 -- Two of the earliest automobile drivers -- Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble -- appear in a new commercial for automotive services provider Midas as part of its "Trust the Midas Touch" campaign. In the spot, Fred and Barney appear in a Midas shop with questions for the Midas mechanic, "Is it true you ... Continue reading
Construction Equipment 2004 Theft Study
Study Shows Significant Increase in Professional Theft Rings WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 12 -- LoJack Corporation today announced the results of its fourth annual Construction Equipment Theft Report, which provides valuable information on the growing problem of equipment theft that costs construction companies up to $1 billi ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release and Audio Webcast
Scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 a.m. Central Time) CHICAGO, Oct. 12 -- LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM automotive replacement parts and related services, will release its third quarter 2005 financial earnings results on Thursday, October 27, 20 ... Continue reading
Owner Satisfaction With Class 8 Trucks Declines, as Fuel Economy Dips Below Six Miles per Gallon WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Kenworth ranks highest in customer satisfaction for three segments: over-the-road, pickup and delivery, as well as for dealer service, while Volvo improves to rank highest for the vocati ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss FY2005 Fourth-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., Oct. 12 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fiscal year 2005 fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) To participate, call (706) 643-7449 ten m ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Redeems $11,908,000 of Its Bonds
DOVER, Del., Oct. 12 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today redeemed $11,908,000 of its Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA) bonds for $14,587,000 plus accrued interest. This transaction represented 67% of its outstanding bonds. The weighted average interest rate on these bonds was 9.18%, with maturities rangi ... Continue reading
Kenworth Ranks Highest For Customer Satisfaction
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Oct. 12, 2005--Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over The Road, Pickup and Delivery, and Dealer Service Segments, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released to ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Murano SL AWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5800 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) WHEELBASE: 111.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 74.0 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 235/65R18 CARGO CAPACITY: 81.6 ... Continue reading
CSRG Race Weekend Benefits Speedway Children's Charities, Oct. 15-16
Contact: Diana Rose (707) 933-3918 Classic Sports Racing Group Race Weekend Benefits Speedway Children's Charities, Oct. 15-16 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) will return to Infineon Raceway, Oct. 15-16, for a weekend of exciting vintage racing action, and the best part is th ... Continue reading
Nextel News - Lowe's Motor Speedway
Oct. 12, 2005 - Lowe's Motor Speedway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind Race weekend A Oct. 13 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 6:00 p.m. EDT with Carl Edwards A Oct. 13 - Bojangles Pole Night at 7:10 p.m. EDT A Oct. 15 - UAW-GM Quality 500 at 7:05 p.m. EDT (334 laps/501 miles) Chase for the NASCAR NEXT ... Continue reading
Delphi Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions
Makes Significant Progress in Reorganization Court Grants Interim Approval of Debtor-in-Possession Financing; Schedules Final Hearing on October 27th TROY, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that it received Court approval at yesterday's "first-day" hearing of all of the motions presented to the Bankruptcy ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 12 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 31, 20 ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that the European Commission ("EC") has cleared its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Dalphi Metal Espana, S.A. ("Dalphimetal"), a European based manufacturer of airbags and steering wheels. The EC has approved the transaction under Euro ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 12, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, will host its third quarter 2005 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 TIME: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1059 International, plea ... Continue reading
Visteon Recognized For Global Sustainability Practices
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Visteon Corporation has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth consecutive year. (Logo: ) Companies listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index are selected globally based on their ability to integrate economic, environmental and social criteria ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation's Underwriters Exercise Purchase Option
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Oct. 12, 2005--Accuride Corporation announced today the sale of 1,050,000 shares of common stock to the underwriters of its recent secondary offering. The stock priced at $13.25 per share (less the underwriting discount) and was sold pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters' option to purc ... Continue reading
BEIJING & NEW YORK--Oct. 12, 2005--A significant milestone was reached today for Alcoa's growth in China with the official inauguration of Alcoa's new joint venture with China International Trust & Investment (CITIC), its equity partner in Alcoa Bohai Aluminum Industries Company Limited, to produce aluminum rolled prod ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on October 26, 2005. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and J. Gor ... Continue reading
Behr Earns Cummins Award For Continuous Improvement
TROY, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Behr Group has received its first Cummins Engine Supplier Continuous Improvement Award for redesigning its EGR- cooler production line to increase production capacity at the company's Pforzheim factory in Germany. "The Cummins Engine award is a tremendous achievement for Behr," said Dr. Markus F ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Third Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its third quarter 2005 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. A conference call discussing the financial results will begin at 11 a.m. (EST). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO) Individuals ... Continue reading
Cosma International Selects I/Gear Manufacturing Software
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Oct. 12, 2005--I/Gear, Inc. and Cosma International ("Cosma"), a wholly owned operating group of Magna International Inc., have reached an agreement governing I/Gear software use in the group's production facilities. For Cosma, I/Gear software serves as a foundation for various manufacturing solutions ... Continue reading
Delphi to Host Press Conference on October 12
WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a press conference for news media representatives, investors and security analysts to discuss the company's voluntary Chapter 11 business reorganization of its U.S. operations. A press release highlighting Delphi's first day motions and rulings is anticipated to be issued prior to the confe ... Continue reading
Lear Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third-quarter 2005 financial results and related matters on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 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 aud ... Continue reading
It's a special anniversary and everyone wants to celebrate. Please join us at our 10th annual Earth Night A party to benefit the Environmental League of Massachusetts Saturday, November 19, 2005 6:30 to 11:00 pm at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Delicious Food! Live Music! Silent and Live Auctions! A Great ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and mid-size buses, announced its best ever results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended July 31, 2005. Net income for the 12 months was a record $121,767,000 up 15% from $106,085,000 last year. Basic E.P.S. f ... Continue reading
-- What: Leading automotive and fire prevention experts explain the huge vehicle fire problem in the United States and request the public's awareness and assistance. Who: AAA - the nation's largest organization for motorists National Fire Protection Association - the authority on fire, electrical and building safety Lo ... Continue reading
Compact and powerfully athletic: Audi Shooting Brake Concept
Audi is unveiling a new highlight in the sporty compact segment at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show: the Shooting Brake Concept is a study vehicle offering a further trailblazing interpretation of Audi's current formal idiom, blending the powerful dynamism of a sports car with a new sense of spaciousness and greater functiona ... Continue reading
XPEL Introduces Repair and Replacement Road Hazard Warranty Program
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 12, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. -- Industry-First for Paint and Headlight Protection Products -- Significant Profit Opportunity for New Car Dealerships XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) today announced the introduction of an industry-first "Repair and Replacement" Road Hazard Warranty Program cov ... Continue reading
American Red Cross, HUMMER and GM Foundation Announce Six-Year Partnership
72 HUMMER Vehicles, $600,000 to be Donated by GM Foundation WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The American Red Cross and HUMMER are pleased to announce a partnership which will provide the American Red Cross with vehicles and cash totaling $4 million, through a donation from the GM Foundation. This month, American Red Cross chapt ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc., has been awarded a $900,000 contract by Xcel Energy, Inc. to develop its Ovonic proprietary Biofuel Reformation technology. The two-year, cost-shared technology development ... Continue reading
Mercedes 62 MPG F600 Hygenius Officially Announced
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 12, 2005 at 9:10 AM CST Welcome, welcome, welcome ladies and gentleman. How's everyone doing today? I have to warn everyone, I'm in an exceptionally good mood today, so I may banter on a little more than usual. As we reported earlier, Mercedes is set to debut their latest F-Mo ... Continue reading
Washington DC October 12, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz on Tuesday announced plans to streamline engineering and production of new models and possibly build more autos overseas, in an effort to trim costs by $1 billion, reports Bloomberg News. Beginning January 1, Lutz s ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes September Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Oct. 12, 2005--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for September 2005: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Month Quarter ------------------------------------------- -------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts and ... Continue reading
Three in a Row: Reynolds Wins AFSM International Service Quality Award
Company continues to set benchmark for customer service and support DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , a leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, received its third consecutive Service Quality Award last night from the Association for Services Management ... Continue reading
GM Management - The Heat Builds Up as Troubles Mount
DETROIT October 12, 2005; Tom Brown writing fo0r Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner is feeling heat. The pressure is mounting on Wagoner with its main auto parts supplier in bankruptcy, GM's share price near multiyear lows and its once-robust sales of gas-guzzling SUVs ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Sets Records for Quarterly Revenue and Earnings
U.S. Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Climb 12.1% during the Quarter MILWAUKEE, Oct. 12 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record earnings for its third quarter ended September 25, 2005. Third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were 96 cents, a 24.7 percent increase compared with 77 cents last ye ... Continue reading
Kia Amanti (Opirus) receives Strategic Vision total value award
(SEOUL) October 12, 2005 -- Kia Motors Corporation announced that for the second time in less than a month, new vehicle owners have expressed their extreme satisfaction with the 2005 Kia Amanti (Opirus) as the premium sedan, which earned top honors in the large car category in Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Value Index ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Oct. 12, 2005--Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced today that the company has joined as a logo sponsor with ArcaEx for the Toyota Indy 400, October 16, 2005, at the California Speedway. Officials from ZAP will be attending the race this Sunday. In June 2005, the Archipelago Exchange(SM) (A ... Continue reading
Ford Teen Driver Training Program
FORD TEEN DRIVING TRAINING STEERS STUDENTS TO SAFETY Featured Stories Press Releases Educational Program Launched by Ford Motor Company Fund & Governors Highway Safety Association Set for October 11-12 in Irvine Ford's Susan Cischke provides safety tips to students Jennifer Spoone (behind the wheel) and Anwulika Oputa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ups Ante on Japan in US Market
Seoul October 11, 2005; Kim Yon-se writing for the Korea Times reported that Hyundai Motor seeks to increase its sales in Europe and the U.S. with its new Grandeur TG, aiming to take market share from Japanese car manufacturers. The nation’s largest automaker Tuesday said it will export the new model of Grandeur ... Continue reading
City CarShare Adds MINI Cooper Convertibles And Unveils Fresh New Look
City CarShare Adds MINI Cooper Convertibles And Unveils Fresh New Look MINI Displayed Alongside Life-size Styrofoam Hummer At Justin Herman Plaza, 8:00am-2:00pm on Tuesday, October 11 San Francisco (October 11, 2005) City CarShare, the Bay Area's leading car-sharing service, today added brand new MINI Cooper convertibl ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Charlotte Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge UAW Quality 500- Lowe's Motor Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Testing: Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team are testing at Martinsville Speedway this week in preparat ... Continue reading
City CarShare Saves 1,000,000 Gallons of SF Gasoline
City CarShare Saves 1,000,000 Gallons of Gasoline San Francisco (October 11, 2005) City CarShare, the Bay Area's leading car-sharing service, announced that as of today, its members have saved over 1,000,000 gallons of gasoline -- and 20,000,000 pounds of CO2 -- since the organization was founded in 2001 as a community ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio 2005 California Indy 400 Fact Sheet
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smart Debuts Winter Accessories
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 11, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST If you're like me and live anywhere up north, you've probably noticed the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing colors, and people are starting to bundle up a little more. All of this can only mean one thing - winter is coming. And as all y ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing announces Wes Cerny as crew chief for final two races
Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Carrier Boyz Racing ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2005 California Indy 400 Fact Sheet
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Ford Liists 1932 Hot Rod In Charity Auction
Edsel Ford poses with the Dearborn Deuce Convertible™ Ford Motor Company is auctioning on eBay for Juvenile Diabetes Ford Motor Company will put up for bid a new Dearborn Deuce Convertible™ styled after the classic 1932 Ford roadster. Proceeds from the sale of the hot rod, valued at more than $100,000, will ... Continue reading
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