The Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck - no truck is safer
The Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck shows what is possible nowadaysThe new Active Brake Assist (emergency braking aid) will save livesNumber of accidents with fatalities is declining significantlySafety features right up to a rescue guidelineThe safety technology of tomorrow is being developed todayBrussels, May 11, 2006 Th ... Continue reading
10th/11th May 2006, Frankfurt: 200 Participants Attend BME's International CPO Summit
FRANKFURT, Germany, May 11 -- - Wim Kok: Europe Must Start Developing its Potential Now Speaking at today's Chief Procurement Officer Summit currently being held in Frankfurt by the German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME e.V.), the former prime minister of the Netherlands Wim Kok stre ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Inc. Reschedules Conference Call on 2006 First Quarter Financial Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 12 -- Affinia Group Inc. has rescheduled its 2006 First Quarter financial results conference call. The call, originally scheduled for May 15, 2006, will now be held on May 18, 2006 at 02:30 PM EDT. The company intends to file a notification of late filing with the Securities and Exchange Commissio ... Continue reading
Alamo Group Inc. to Acquire Certain Assets of Clean Earth
SEGUIN, Texas--May 12, 2006--Alamo Group Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire certain assets from Clean Earth Environmental Group, LLC and Clean Earth Kentucky, LLC, collectively referred to as Clean Earth. These assets include the Vac-All and sewer vacuum truck lines and the SH ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., May 12 -- American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced today the funding of a $44 million facility for its portfolio company Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co, a leading designer and distributor of a broad range of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. The proceeds recapitalized Nivel and su ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) Notice Of Special General Meeting HONG KONG, May 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special general meeting of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") will be held at Victoria Room I, Level 2, Four Se ... Continue reading
Initiative in Four Major Markets Is the First Advertiser-Supported Primetime Broadcast VOD Programming with a Major Cable Operator PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, May 12 -- Comcast and CBS today announced an innovative sponsorship with General Motors Corp. that will make Survivor Finale and Survivor Reunion available for no ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Employees Help Brighten Lives for the Delray House and Neighborhood Children
Employees build playground area for local children WHAT: More than 100 Chrysler Group employees will roll up their sleeves and work together to build a playground for the Delray Neighborhood House in Southwest Detroit. Delray House is a community center that provides social and educational resources for the Southwest D ... Continue reading
Long Beach Crowd to Experience Digital Radio LONG BEACH, Calif., May 12 -- Enthusiasts visiting the 11th annual Toyotafest May 13th at the Queen Mary in Long Beach will be able to experience HD Radio(TM) and discover the benefits of digital-quality AM and FM, as well as a new multicast world of programs, thanks to a sp ... Continue reading
HERSHEY, Pa.--May 12, 2006--Do I hear one wrapper? Do I hear three wrappers? Sold for three wrappers! That's right, The Hershey Company is turning wrappers into cash as part of the world's sweetest interactive auction - "Get it With WrapperCash," powered by eBay. Beginning May 15, Hershey's will host daily auctions whe ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 12, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion" or the "Company") today announced the redemption of all 14,781,959 outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 428300-20-6) (the "Preferred Stock"). The total redemption price for the Preferred Stock was $397,409,888.14, which repre ... Continue reading
J.L. French Receives Court Approval of Disclosure Statement
SHEBOYGAN, Wis.--May 12, 2006--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., a privately-held, leading global supplier of high pressure die-cast aluminum automotive components and assemblies, today received Court approval of its Disclosure Statement, thereby allowing the company to move forward with the final steps in its reo ... Continue reading
MSX International to Host First Quarter 2006 Financial Performance Call on May 16, 2006
WARREN, Mich., May 12 -- MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss first quarter 2006 financial results at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. To listen to the call, dial 877-612-5307 (Domestic) or 706-634-2392 (International), and provide conference code number 9078162. A replay of the call will be ... Continue reading
PokerStars.com and Aston Martin Racing Ready to Blast Off in Houston
World's Largest Poker Tournament Website and Prestigious International Racing Team Agree to Partnership for the 2006 Le Mans Season LOS ANGELES, May 12 -- PokerStars.com, the world's largest poker tournament website, and Aston Martin Racing, have extended their relationship following the hugely successful partnership i ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis to Supply Key Components for Cougar Armored Vehicles
Vehicles will protect U.S. Marines abroad from threat of explosive devices CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 12 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a subcontract order from Force Protection, Inc. to supply and integrate key chassis components and assist in the manufactur ... Continue reading
THQ Announces MotoGP '06 Demo Launch on Xbox Live Marketplace
Xbox Live-Enabled Demo Now Available for Download AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 12 -- THQ Inc. today announced that the Xbox Live(TM)-enabled demo of MotoGP '06 for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft(R) is now available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards $1.12 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors
Winners at top of class in both academics and community service LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) rewarded 100 high school seniors with $1.12 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service at an awards banquet tonight. The winners, who make up th ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces First Quarter Results
WIXOM, Mich., May 12 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") is engineering and delivering driveshaft assembly equipment to three different South Korean customers for driveline manufacturing. In addition to this, the Company is delivering diesel engine test stations to a major diesel e ... Continue reading
X-Rite Receives Prestigious ''E Star'' Award For Continued Export Growth
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--May 12, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated , a global leader in color-management technology, received the President's "E Star" Award for outstanding performance in increasing exports. The award was presented by U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers of Michigan and Deputy Director General, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S ... Continue reading
Health Care Relief for SEMA Members Blocked in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON--May 12, 2006--"It is very frustrating that a minority of lawmakers could not put aside election-year politics to provide health care relief to millions of small-business owners, their employees and their families," said Chris Kersting, president and CEO of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. A ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Production at Georgia Transmission Plant
TALLAPOOSA, Ga.--May 12, 2006--Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) today celebrated the start of mass production of five-speed transmissions by announcing plans to expand production capabilities at its west Georgia facility, which will increase investment to $150 million and employment to 440 associates. The i ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - May 2006
DETROIT, May 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the May 2006 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate record of light vehicle production for the p ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Announces Organizational Realignment, Management Changes
CARMEL, Ind., May 12 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, announced today an organizational realignment and management changes intended to better position the company to serve its diverse customer bases, accommodate ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2006 Results
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 12, 2006-- Company Continued to Gain ATV Market Share; Announced Largest Introduction of New Snowmobile Models in Its History; For fiscal 2007, Company Expects 7th Consecutive Year of Record Sales Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales of $153.3 million for the fiscal fourth-quarter ende ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 12, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Friday it will stop building the gas-guzzling Hummer H1 truck, a military-style status symbol with poor sales, and focus its resources instead on better-selling vehicles. The last H1s, which get about 10 miles per gallon, will roll out in June, t ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Higher but Plateau Could Be Near
LOS ANGELES--May 12, 2006--New record-high prices for gasoline were set throughout the Southland this week, but prices may be close to a plateau, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $3.398, wh ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Two Weeks of Price Drops
HOUSTON--May 12, 2006--Texas motorists have seen price declines at the gas pumps for the second straight week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Texas, the current average is $2.823 a gallon - that is down four cents within the past week. The Galveston-Texas City area edged past Dallas as the city with the ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Teams with AutoTrader.com on "No Worries" Promotion
DETROIT â GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, is teaming with AutoTrader.com, the Internetâs leading auto classified marketplace and consumer information website, to nationally advertise its âGM Certified Used Vehicles: No worriesâ campaign. The pro ... Continue reading
Saab "Born From Jets" on Tour at Air Shows Throughout the United States
Detroit , Mich. â Saab was founded by 16 aircraft engineers and their spirit lives on. Saab Automobile USA took this as the source of inspiration for its comprehensive âBorn From Jetsâ marketing campaign, which started last fall with an impactful series of television ads such as âDelta Formationâ ... Continue reading
GM Collaboration With Indiana And Meijer Gas Stations To Help Get More E85 Ethanol
INDIANAPOLIS â General Motors today announced that it has facilitated plans for the addition of several new E85 ethanol fueling sites throughout Indiana thanks to a collaborative partnership with Meijer and the state of Indiana. GM has been the catalyst behind several similar partnerships across the country as par ... Continue reading
GM Heritage Center Shares History of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Pioneering Vehicles Sent to Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles Sterling Heights, Michigan â When the worldâs first fuel cell-powered vehicle was transported from the General Motors Heritage Center near Detroit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, it did not make the trip alone. GMâs p ... Continue reading
Mazda devises corn-based plastic for auto interior parts
Tokyo, Japan, May 11, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that an industry-government-academia joint research project in Hiroshima Prefecture, in which it is participating, has achieved an improved exterior surface quality, high-strength, heat-resistant plastic (bioplastic) made of natural mat ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
TORONTO, Candada, May 11 -- - All Amounts are Canadian Dollars Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 200 ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Resumes Automobile Lending in Canada
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 11, 2006--AmeriCredit has funded its first Canadian auto loan, taking the initial step to re-establish itself as a major competitor in the Canadian auto-lending market. The company has established its new Canadian offices for AmeriCredit Financial Services of Canada in Mississauga, Ontario. The c ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--May 11, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006. Operating Results Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 were $555,929,000, 1.3% less than th ... Continue reading
BMW Most Successful Engine Manufacturer
- V 10 M engine featured in the BMW M5/M6 voted "Engine of the Year" yet again - Engine in BMW M3 is class leader for the sixth time, and now powers the new Z4 M Roadster and Z4 M Coupe - 3.0-litre twin turbo diesel best diesel engine for second time MUNICH - May 12, 2006: Never before in the history of the "Engine of ... Continue reading
Teen Safety Program Driving Skills For Life Unveils Exciting New Interactive Web Site
DEARBORN, MI - May 11, 2006: Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of teenagers in America. Nearly 6,000 teens die annually in such accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. Studies demonstrate that crash rates decline considerably as young drivers gain experience, and Ford Motor Companyâ ... Continue reading
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