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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

What a Woman Wants Behind the Wheel : 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Review

By Donna Vissing The Auto Channel âWhatâs in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.â A timeless sentiment written by William Shakespeare, for the love story between Romeo and Juliet, is one of the most unlikely connections Volkswagen of America, Inc. may imagine. But th ... Continue reading

CHAMCO AUTO Announces Peter Leu as Vice President - Powertrain

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 12 -- CHAMCO AUTO has announced Peter Leu as Vice President - Powertrain. CHAMCO AUTO is partnered with Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Company, Ltd. (ZXAUTO China) and expects to become the first company to import Chinese-made vehicles into North America. Bill Pollack, CHAMCO AUTO's Chairman, made th ... Continue reading

Friend Skoler Announces Investment in Accessories Marketing Inc.

SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Dec. 12 -- Friend Skoler & Co., Inc., a private equity firm that invests in leading companies in the smaller end of the middle market, announced today that it has completed an investment in Accessories Marketing, Inc. Accessories Marketing, Inc. ("AMI") is a leading manufacturer and marketer of flat ... Continue reading

Pro-Spray Joins PBEPRO.com

Dear Editor, Attached please find a press release announcing Pro-Spray's joining PBEPRO.com. Please consider running this release in your print and online publications. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Receives Embraer Supplier of the Year Award

CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 12 -- Rolls-Royce has been recognized as Embraer's 2006 Supplier of the Year for mechanical systems. The award was based on delivery performance, quality, operator customer satisfaction and flexibility in dealing with Embraer. Rolls-Royce AE3007A engines power more than 1,000 Embraer aircraft world ... Continue reading

Formula SCCA Goes National

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Formula SCCA Goes National TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 12, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America's Board of Directors voted Saturday to grant Formula SCCA national class status for the 2007 Club Racing season. Built by SCCA Enterprises, the Formula SCCA car previously competed in the Formula Atlantic class, w ... Continue reading

NAIAS 2007 Exhibitor Press Conference Schedule

Press conferences will be held on exhibitor stands unless otherwise noted. THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit http://www.naias.com/ often for the most current schedule. NAIAS 2007 EXHIBITOR PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE / as of December 12, 2006 Sunday, January 7, 2007 7:00 am Media Credential Office Opens / ... Continue reading

Northeastern University College of Business Administration Professor Receives NSF Grant for Five-Year Study of Transportation Emission Reduction Policies

Northeastern Professor Will Help Craft National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policies Under Grant from the National Science Foundation BOSTON, Dec. 12 -- Northeastern University College of Business Administration (CBA) today announced that Professor Rosanna Garcia has received a research grant from the National Science Fou ... Continue reading

ROMER Press Release - December 12, 2006 - ROMER Plans Immediate Response to Initial Office Action from Patent Office in Second Reexamination Proceeding

P R E S S R E L E A S E Press Contact: William Fetter, Director of Marketing and Communications, Hexagon Metrology Inc., 920-906-7514 Link to press release: http://hexagonmetrology.us/content/view/43/20/ ROMER Plans Immediate Response to Initial Office Action from Patent Office in Second Reexamination Proceeding North ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Announces Four Plants Slated for Closure; Further Closures Expected to be Finalized in 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- Dana Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: DCNAQ) today announced four of eight facilities it plans to close during the next two years. The actions will consolidate production and are designed to balance capacity and take advantage of lower-cost manufacturing locations. Dana announced preliminary plans ... Continue reading

AMSOIL Now Carries Mothers® Car Care Appearance Products

SUPERIOR, Wis.--Motorists can now purchase the best show and shine car care products from the company that makes the best lubricants. AMSOIL INC.® has expanded its product line by the addition of Mothers® Car Care Appearance Products. Airborne contaminants, corrosive pollutants and harsh environmental conditions all ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Receives Prestigious Platinum MarCom Creative Award

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki today announced it has been honored with a Platinum MarCom Creative Award for its 2007 XL7 New Model Launch Web-based training courses. In addition, Suzuki was also awarded an honorable mention for its 2007 SX4 New Model Launch Web-based training courses. American Suzuki teamed for the fir ... Continue reading

Farmers Insurance Companies Introducing Annual Auto Insurance Policy in Illinois

LOS ANGELES--Illinois Farmers Insurance Company and Mid-Century Insurance Company, have good New Year news for their nearly 409,100 Illinois auto insurance policyholders and new customers. Beginning December 18, 2006, the companies are offering a rare annual auto insurance policy that will allow Farmers auto insurance ... Continue reading

TriMas Subsidiary Cequent Expands Global Footprint With New Asian Manufacturing Facility

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Cequent, a subsidiary of TriMas Corporation, has expanded its global operations with the opening of a new $2.5 million, 55,000 square-foot manufacturing and product development facility in Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Chonburi Province, Thailand. "This new manufacturing and produc ... Continue reading

SIRIUS Taps David Poole and Marty Snider to Host Daily All-NASCAR Morning Show

Renowned experts from print and TV team up to launch daily programming on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio / channel 128 on January 1 SIRIUS NASCAR Radio's "The Morning Drive" will air weekday mornings only on SIRIUS NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR starting in 2007, annou ... Continue reading

Thirteen Major Chicago Auto Dealerships Sign on for Monster Motors Online Auction

CHICAGO--Monster Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRMT) announces thirteen major Chicago area auto dealerships have signed on to auction cars at the Company’s ChicagoAutoAuction.com website. The first thirteen dealers to participate in the online auctions are Cadillac of Naperville, Continental Audi, Perillo BMW, Perillo Sa ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice.com’s Best New Car Deals For December Highlight Year-End Incentives

CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for December 2006. With overcrowded lots and new models adding to the normal cycle of year-end deals and holiday promotions, IntelliChoice.com is remin ... Continue reading

Photographer for Edmunds' Inside Line Earns Motor Press Guild's ''Best of the Year'' Award

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Stan Papior, special assignment photographer for Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, won the Motor Press Guildâs (MPG) âBest of The Yearâ photography award at the Dean Batchelor Awards ceremony on December 5 in Los Angeles. The winning photography depicted a Mini C ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Recognized by John Deere in Achieving Excellence Program

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2006 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. As a supplier of lead-acid star ... Continue reading

Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 Cruises Into U.S. Market

Grand Touring and Italian Style Fuse In Model Made for Comfort and Safety NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Moto Guzzi USA, manufacturer of the legendary "Italian Eagle" Moto Guzzi(R) motorcycle and a pioneer of two-wheel vehicles, today announced the debut of its highly-anticipated Norge 1200 GT in the U.S. market. Built to delive ... Continue reading

Speeding Triples the Odds of Crashing, New AAA Foundation Report Reveals

WASHINGTON--Anxious to arrive quickly at your destination this holiday season? Well, what about safely? Driving faster than surrounding traffic, driving while drowsy, not paying attention and aggressive driving are associated with increased risk of being involved in crashes, according to a recent study sponsored by the ... Continue reading

Marino Franchitti Added to Andretti Green Lineup for XM ALMS Car

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First Cash Announces Opening of Auto Master Dealerships in Little Rock and Oklahoma City

ARLINGTON, Texas--First Cash Financial Services, Inc. today announced the opening of two Auto Master automotive dealerships, one located in North Little Rock and the other in Oklahoma City. The new dealerships represent the first opened by Auto Master since First Cash acquired the buy-here/pay-here automotive retailer ... Continue reading

Behr America's New Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Plant Holds Grand Opening

RAMOS ARIZPE, Mexico, Dec. 12 -- Behr America, a global supplier of automotive air-conditioning and engine-cooling systems, held grand opening ceremonies for its new $13 million plant today in Ramos Arizpe, State of Coahuila. Among those taking part in the ceremony were Jorge Alanis Canales, Economy Secretary for the S ... Continue reading

Sensory Analytics Awarded Second Patent for Coating Measurement Technologies

GREENSBORO, N.C.--Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced the issuance of the company’s second patent, United States Patent 7,128,985. This new patent covers the non-contact measurement of coatings using proprietary sensory technologies and ... Continue reading

Archstone Consulting Expands West Coast Practice

STAMFORD, Conn. & SEATTLE--Archstone Consulting, a rapidly growing strategy and operations management consulting firm, today announced that it has named industry veteran David Fitzpatrick as Principal to its West Coast Strategy & Operations Practice. Based in Seattle, Washington, Mr. Fitzpatrick will be responsible for ... Continue reading

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EPA Issues New Fuel Economy Window Stickers

Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that new fuel economy estimates on window stickers of new cars and trucks will fall by about 2 to 4 mpg on average under new rules unveiled Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new EPA estimates for most ve ... Continue reading

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Gas Price Settles near $2.30 Per Gallon as Shoppers, Travelers Make Holiday Plans,

ORLANDO, Fla.--After registering a relatively small increase of 6.6 cents per gallon since the middle of last month, the nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline has stalled near $2.30 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The national averag ... Continue reading

Ghosn Talks Hybrids, Flex Fuels, Diesels, Green Dealerships, and More

Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan-Renault Chief Carlos Ghosn told reporters Tuesday that Nissan still needed to boost its capacity in North America but any increase in production would be long-term with sales expected to remain sluggish in 2007, reports MSNAutos. In his comments ... Continue reading

AutoSoft and Oxlo Partner to Enhance Ford Factory Integration

Third Largest Dealer System Provider Chooses Oxlo to Replace Current VPN Solution With Managed Internet Communications BROOMFIELD, Colo. and WEST MIDDLESEX, Penn., Dec. 12 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., the operator of the leading automotive retail integration network, and AutoSoft International, Inc., North America's third lar ... Continue reading

Dow Automotive and SPE Make Toys for Michigan Kids

Local Elves Make and Donate 30,000 Toys News release and photo attached. Interviews and additional information available upon request. ... Continue reading

FASTSIGNS® News: Drive Sales with Signs

CARROLLTON, Texas--With the price of gas fluctuating like a rollercoaster and consumers looking to save money wherever they can, many within the automotive industry are exploring a variety of methods to move cars off the showroom floor into customer’s hands and make room for new inventory. By utilizing attention-gett ... Continue reading

Reflexis Makes Its First Appearance in the RIS LeaderBoard at Number Three

NORWOOD, Mass.--Reflexis has been recognized by retailers as one of the top three software vendors in the category of Customer Satisfaction. The recognition came from retail executives who participated in the RIS News Software LeaderBoard 2006, which is unique among lists that rank IT providers because it gauges vendor ... Continue reading

Will Greater Political Control Improve Bus Services?

LONDON, December 12 -- The Government has today published a review of bus services, in advance of preparing a new Road Transport Bill in 2007. Amongst its proposals is the strengthening of powers for local authorities over the specification of bus services, though it is proposed to leave things alone in the many places ... Continue reading

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Alpha Holdings Starts Construction on Dexter Ethanol Plant in Iowa, an Industrial Info News Alert

SUGAR LAND, Texas--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Dexter Ethanol, LLC has started construction on a new fuel ethanol plant. Plans call for the creation of a 100-million-gallon-per-year plant that will process 38 million bushels of corn into the renewable fuel. For details, view the entire ... Continue reading

Pasha Honored with DaimlerChrysler Gold Award for Domestic Vehicle Logistics and Transportation Services

CORTE MADERA, Calif.--The Pasha Group has earned the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Gold Award for the 2005 calendar year. This award is a part of the Extended Enterprise® supplier program honoring outstanding performance of suppliers of commodities or services within a designated group. Pasha was one of only two supplie ... Continue reading

Acument Global Technologies, Inc. Announces New Terms for Its Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes Due 2014

TROY, Mich.--Acument Global Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), formerly known as TFS Acquisition Corporation, announced today new terms for its previously announced cash tender offer for all of its outstanding Senior Secured Notes due 2014 (CUSIP Nos. 88322C AA7 and U8833 UAA4) (the “Notes”). In conjunction wi ... Continue reading

Freescale Surpasses 16-Million Units Shipped of DSPs Based on StarCore™ Technology

AUSTIN, Texas--Less than seven years after introducing its first product based on the StarCore architecture, Freescale Semiconductor has shipped more than 16 million digital signal processors (DSPs) based on the technology. Sales of Freescale DSPs based on StarCore technology have accelerated dramatically in recent yea ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group 5.7-liter HEMI(R) and 3.0-liter V-6 Turbo Diesel Take Two Spots in Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards

-- HEMI wins for fifth consecutive year -- DaimlerChrysler advanced diesel technology recognized by industry experts -- Both Chrysler Group winning engines available in 2007 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 12 -- For the fifth year in a row -- and every year since its 2003 re-introduction -- Chrysler Gr ... Continue reading

Canal Insurance Company Selects Trumbull Services to Provide Subrogation Management Solution

COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 12 -- Trumbull Services, a leading provider of insurance solutions to the property and casualty industry, today announced an agreement with Canal Insurance Company for Subrooutsource(R), a comprehensive outsourcing solution that will allow Canal to place their subrogation claims with Trumbull for r ... Continue reading

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Freescale Octal Serial Switch Family Brings Versatile Power Distribution to Automotive Electronics

AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor is bringing enhanced load control capability to designers of automotive driver instrumentation, body control modules and other in-vehicle electronics applications. The company’s family of advanced MC338xx and MC3399x octal serial switch integrated circuits (ICs) is designed to m ... Continue reading

Insight into Upcoming Trends in the European OE Market for Car Audio Systems

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46844) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: Strategic Analysis of the European OE Market for Car Audio Systems to their offering. This research service on the European OE market for car audio systems provides in de ... Continue reading

Reality Racing, Inc. (RRGI) SqueezeTrigger Price is $0.43; Approximately 4.7 Million Shares Shorted Since January 2005 According to BUYINS.NET Research Report

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 12 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RRGI) announced today that BUYINS.NET, http://www.buyins.net/ , is initiating coverage of Reality Racing, Inc. after releasing the latest short sale data to December 2006. From January 2005 to December 2006 approximately 61 million total aggregate shar ... Continue reading

Replacement Demand to Power Growth in the European Mechanical Testing and Handling Equipment Market

LONDON – December 12, 2006 – Replacement demand is currently the most important driver in the European mechanical testing and material handling equipment market. Products from established manufacturers are increasingly being replaced by novel offerings from new participants, driving competition and volume sales. Fr ... Continue reading

Style Hong Kong in Dubai Press Release - English Version

Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled "Style Hong Kong in Dubai presents Hong Kong as Asia's sourcing hub for top-quality lifestyle products". Also attached an image of Jeff Ambjorn, Middle East Director of the HKTDC. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, So ... Continue reading

United Components Announces Proposed Private Placement of Senior Notes due 2013

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--United Components, Inc. announced today that its ultimate parent company, UCI Holdco, Inc. (“UCI Holdco”), is proposing to offer in a private placement $235 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior PIK Notes due 2013 (the “Notes”), subject to market conditions. As the offerin ... Continue reading

Waterloo University to Research Forming & Welding Processes Using Pulsar Magnetic Pulse System

YAVNE, Israel, December 12 -- Pulsar, the driving force in magnetic pulse solutions for manufacturing industries, announced today that the University of Waterloo, Department of Mechanical Engineering, which is part of the Faculty of Engineering, will use the Pulsar Magnetic Pulse System for research into electromagneti ... Continue reading

AWARE Launches 'Auto Financing Learning Suite' Toolkit for Consumers

One-Stop-Shopping Resource Center Offers Calculators, Worksheets and Auto Financing Tips WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics), a national consumer education campaign sponsored by members of the vehicle finance industry, announced it has launched a new Web resource to ... Continue reading

InkSure Technologies Announces Contract for Automotive Market Brand Protection

Hundreds of Auto Parts Suppliers to Use Labels Incorporating Company's Anti-Counterfeiting SmartInk(TM) FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 12 -- InkSure Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: INKS) , a leading provider of covert machine-readable security solutions ("CMRT") for the detection of counterfeiting, fraud and diversion, ... Continue reading

All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro Features Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirror

ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors for the all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV. A base interior Gentex mirror is standard on the Nitro SLT and R/T trim l ... Continue reading

Chevrolet to Power Tony Stewart Racing in 2007 and Beyond

SPEEDWAY, Ind. - Two-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and officials from GM Racing and Chevrolet announced today that Chevrolet will power and sponsor Tony Stewart Racing's (TSR) entries in the United States Auto Club (USAC) and the World of Outlaws Sprint Series for three years beginning in 2007. In ... Continue reading

Cadillac Escalade Wins Prestigious Online Acclaim

DETROIT , Mich. (November 11, 2006) The luxury automotive and lifestyle website AutoSpies.com named the Cadillac Escalade ESV as its choice for â2007 Luxury SUV of the Year.â "Because of its high standards for excellence, Cadillac is especially grateful to receive this recognition from AutoSpies.com," said Ji ... Continue reading

Japan's Toyota Hot on Heels of General Motors As World's No. 1

TOKYO Dwecember 11, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that looking at the year ahead, there's no stopping Toyota. Analysts say 2007 could be the year the Japanese manufacturer surpasses General Motors Corp. as the world's No. 1 automaker in vehicle sales. Soaring oil prices have drivers around the world s ... Continue reading

The Following Statement is From Ann Wilson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association:

The ITC Should Kill the Steel Tariffs WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- On December 14, the International Trade Commission will hand down a ruling that will impact the lives of tens of thousands of workers in the automotive industry. The issue is whether to retain duties on the imported corrosion-resistant steel used extensively ... Continue reading

Finalists Announced for the 2007 Urban Wheel Awards

Star-studded Event to Honor Diversity in the Auto Industry DETROIT, Dec. 11 -- An independent panel of automotive journalists have announced finalists for the 2007 Urban Wheel Awards. Winners will be honored at the 11th Annual Urban Wheel Awards, which will be held at the Max M. Fisher Music Center on January 9, 2007, ... Continue reading

BB&T enters NASCAR as sponsor of No. 2 RCR Busch Series car

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 11 -- BB&T Corporation today marked its entry into NASCAR by announcing a two-year agreement to be the official bank of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the primary sponsor of the No. 2 Chevrolet Monte Carlos driven by Clint Bowyer in the Busch Series. Bowyer will drive the No. 2 BB&T Chevro ... Continue reading

According to Informa Research Services Pre-Approved Auto Loans Can Save You Bundles of Cash off Year-End Clearance Models

CALABASAS, Calif.--According to Informa Research Services, as the worldâs top automakers prepare to launch their new 2007 models at this year's auto shows, many consumers are turning to online sites like MSN Money (http://moneycentral.msn.com/loan/loan.aspx?iType=3) for the best financing deals. With consumer spen ... Continue reading

Gain an Insight into the Latest Mergers & Acquisitions within the World's Vehicle Manufacturing Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46862) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst - December 2006 to their offering. World Vehicle Manufacturers is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the manufacturing ... Continue reading

Jimmy Kite to Close 2006 Season at Lakeland's USA International

Jimmy Kite to Close 2006 Season at Lakeland's USA International LAKELAND, Fla., December 11, 2006 - Jimmy Kite, Stockbridge, Ga., will close the 2006 Premier Racing Association (PRA) Big Car Series this Wednesday at Lakeland, Florida's USA International Speedway. The December 13 finale, which runs in conjunction with t ... Continue reading

Baja 1000 Winners, Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires(R) to Compete in Dakar(TM)

CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 11 -- Winners of the 2006 Baja 1000 off-road race, Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires(R), will compete once again in the upcoming Dakar(TM) in January. During the recent Baja 1000, Gordon teamed with navigator Andy Grider for their victorious drive. The duo will also be paired for the upcoming Dakar(TM) ... Continue reading

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