Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Renews Partnership with Costco Wholesale
GREEN BAY, Wis.--Jan. 13, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Costco Insurance Agency Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Costco Wholesale Corporation, have renewed their current partnership for an additional five years. With this agreement, Ameriprise Auto & Home will continue to be Costco's exclusive source of ... Continue reading
Arizona Senator John McCain Scheduled to Keynote the Clean Cities Conference & Expo May 2006
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2006 Contact: Kimberly Taylor/AFVI 702-254-4180 ext. 30 Arizona Senator John McCain Scheduled to Keynote Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006 Reducing Petroleum Dependence Affordable Transportation Alternatives Showcased LAS VEGAS, NV - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 13 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that the Company has commenced cash tender offers for any and all of its outstanding 7 1/2% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (CUSIP No. 139733 1 ... Continue reading
Court Drops Initial Ruling Against FARO
LAKE MARY, Florida, January 13 -- - As previously announced on September 21, 2005. The judge presiding over a lawsuit against FARO Technologies, Inc. has withdrawn his summary ruling that the Company had infringed on a competitor's patent. "The courts reconsideration is a vindication of our opinion that the prior decis ... Continue reading
ESPRIT by DP Technology News Bulletin #1065, DP Technology introduces toll free number
The most powerful CAM software ever. DP Technology introduces toll free number DP Technology has installed an upgraded phone system linking corporate and regional offices within a single network nationwide, accesesed through a toll free number, (800) 627-8479. This toll free number provides end users toll free access t ... Continue reading
FARO to Aggressively Pursue Options Following District Court Ruling for Cimcore
LAKE MARY, Florida, January 13 -- - As previously announced on July 12, 2005. FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that the Federal District Court for the Southern District of California in the action entitled "Cimcore Corporation et al v. Faro Technologies, Inc." (Civil Action No. 03CV2355B) issued an order grantin ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Names Duclos Vice President of Operations and Technology
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Freudenberg-NOK has promoted Dr. Theodore G. Duclos to vice president, operations and technology. The announcement was made by Freudenberg-NOK's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohsen Sohi. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces 2006 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 13 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls 2006 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 20, 2006, at 10 a.m. Central time Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=963 ... Continue reading
Mike Coughlin - Season Preview (NHRA/JEG'S)
Mike Coughlin - Season Preview JEG'S Mail Order - Team JEG'S DELAWARE, Ohio – Proving that his winless 2004 season was nothing more than a temporary bump in the road, Mike Coughlin bounced back in 2005 with one of the most successful seasons of his long career. Racing exclusively in the Super Comp class with his ... Continue reading
MLK Day celebration at DuPont in Troy
Call if you have any questions. Thanks, Beth _____ News Advisory DuPont Automotive Systems Contact: Sandra J. Lazaris Beth Valone DuPont Automotive PRISM 248-583-8113 313-583-8089 Sandra.J.Lazaris@USA.dupont.com bvalone@prismteam.com MEDIA ADVISORY: DUPONT TO CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY WHAT: DuPont Automotive emp ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, January 13, 2006) * (1) EPA Posts Results from Samples taken in Hurricane Affected Areas of Mississippi (2) NPL Data Posted from Hurricane Katrina Affected Area in Louisiana (3) ... Continue reading
Press Release-Goes to Magazines and Wires Tuesday
CarJockey.com Receives Funding, Adding Dealers to Maintenance Free, Pre-Owned Vehicle Exchange CarJockey.com has received funding from Private Capital Advisors, a Nashville, TN based investment company, and is building a nationwide wholesale dealer-to-dealer pre-owned vehicle exchange for automobile dealers. This excha ... Continue reading
SIMCO Completes Orders to TRW and Delphi
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 13, 2006--SIMCO America Inc. (Pink Sheets: SCMA) announced today that it completed TRW and Delphi orders prior to 2005 year end. TRW and Delphi are two of the largest automotive parts companies in the world and are two of SIMCO's major clients of its auto parts export business. The primary products sold ... Continue reading
Yazaki Corporation Receives DaimlerChrysler's 2005 Global Supplier Award
CANTON, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the global automotive industry, received DaimlerChrysler's 2005 Global Supplier Award. The award recognizes Yazaki as its top electrical/electronics supplier for 2005. Yasuhiko Yazaki, Chairman of Yazaki Cor ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2006--The Office of Fleet Administration has successfully turned around a chronic deficit in the fund used to run parking lots for State employees, according to a report issued today by the Department of General Services. The fund, which operated at a loss for five of the six years starting ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reaches Agreement in Principle to Renew Toyota Contract
DECATUR, Ga., Jan. 13 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems, Ltd., has reached an agreement in principle to renew its vehicle delivery agreement with Toyota Motor Sales USA for vehicles delivered in the United States. The agreement will extend the Company's ... Continue reading
More International Momentum For Motown
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Volkswagen, one of the world's top volume automakers and by far Europe's biggest, has chosen the Detroit Auto Show to launch a unique podcasting marketing campaign that will not only give international internet visitors an insider look at its newest cars and access to a candid conversati ... Continue reading
A Look at the Key Players in the Support Activities for Road Transportation Industry in the US.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 13, 2006-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30724) has announced the addition of Other Support Activities for Road Transportation in the US to their offering.The industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services (except motor vehicle towing) ... Continue reading
Sixth Consecutive Year Over $6 Million Raised DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The NAIAS 2006 Charity Preview celebrating "30 Years of Caring for Kids" is expected to raise $6.8 million for 11 local charities. Each year, the black tie gala gathers together the who's who of the automotive industry with numerous surprise celebrity gu ... Continue reading
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD What to do if you need the ability to carry five or six adults in comfort on a regular basis, and don't want a sport-utility or a minivan? While there are surviving full-sized sedans, you likely see them as cars for your parents, or grandparents. ... Continue reading
Ecology Center Recommendations Regarding Flame Retardants in Cars Could Undermine Fire Safety
Attack on Life-Saving Flame Retardants Ignore Fire Dangers; Promotes Use of Less-Tested Substances WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, MI, is recommending that automobile manufacturers abandon one of the most effective flame retardants available for preventing car fires. Automobiles contain numerous ... Continue reading
--AAA To Focus Advocacy Efforts on Strengthening Teen Driver Laws WHAT: AAA will release new national and state-by-state information on the effects teen driver crashes have on other road users. In the first analysis of its kind, the report investigates the number of other persons, besides teen drivers, who have died in ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Jan. 13, 2006--Accuride Corporation introduces the Gunite Optimum Lightweight Drum (GOLD). Gunite, a subsidiary of Accuride, is a leading North American supplier of wheel-end systems and components for the heavy and medium-duty truck market. "GOLD brake drums are designed to be an optimum balance betw ... Continue reading
Cars Owned by Elvis, Paul McCartney, Van Halen and Alice Cooper Gather at Barrett-Jackson Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 13, 2006--The 35th anniversary Barrett-Jackson "World's Greatest Classic Car Event" will auction at no reserve vehicles once or currently owned by some of the greatest rock and roll legends of all time. Each car, including Elvis' personal Lincoln limousine and a 1967 Shelby G.T.500 that was rest ... Continue reading
Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Gunn posted a 206 ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Edge - Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS V-6 BODY Construction Unibody Final Assembly Location Oakville, Ontario POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS ENGINE Type 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 Manufacturing Location Lima Engine Plant, Ohio Configuration 60 degree V6, aluminum block and heads Intake Manifold Composite, split plenum Exhaust Manifold Cast Iron ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Edge - Interior / Exterior
FORD EDGE: ATHLETIC, MODERN AMERICAN DESIGN DEFINES ENTRY INTO HOT CROSSOVER MARKET Edge's bold, modern American design blends style, function and flexibility Innovative use of advanced materials and attention to detail deliver impressive interior quietness EasyFold™ electro-mechanical release – second-row ... Continue reading
EDGE’S ALL-NEW 250-HP V-6, 6-SPEED DELIVER IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE AND SUPERIOR FUEL ECONOMY All-new, refined 250-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with variable cam timing and electronic throttle control delivers engaging performance Class-exclusive 6-speed automatic provides smooth operation and good fuel economy (expected mid 2 ... Continue reading
CHASSIS EDGE DELIVERS ENGAGING DRIVING EXPERIENCE Edge’s precise, liner steering and sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension deliver engaging driving dynamics Intelligent all-wheel drive improves driving performance and all-weather traction Optional AdvancTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®) provides ... Continue reading
2007 Edge Overview Chassis Powertrain Exterior/Interior Specifications Print All Sections Archived Presskits Photos add to briefcase | print | wireless display OVERVIEW FORD BRINGS NEW EDGE TO HOT CROSSOVER MARKET Bold, American design: Ford Edge stands out in fast-growing CUV market Performance-plus: Edge’s new ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Free EPA Software Tool Will Help Schools Protect Kids' Learning Environment
News for Release: Friday, January 13, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Free EPA Software Tool Will Help Schools Protect Kids' Learning Environment* Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 13, 2006) EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today announced the release ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Rechargeable Tools and Appliances Can Now Earn the Energy Star
News for Release: Friday, January 13, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Rechargeable Tools and Appliances Can Now Earn the Energy Star * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-Jan. 13, 2006) Battery chargers for cordless tools and appliances are the latest products ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces Second Quarter And Six Month Results
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Jan. 13 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it had 2nd quarter net earnings of $120,750, up dramatically from last year's 2nd quarter earnings of $13,438. Net Earnings for the 1st six months were $230,067, up sharply from last year's net earnings of $87,087. Sales for the 2nd quarter wer ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Introduces More Than 150 New Products at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show
VISTA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, introduced more than 150 new products at the 2006 Consumer Ele ... Continue reading
TRG Reports: High-Tech Hits the Pavement; North America International Auto Show Summary
DETROIT--Jan. 13, 2006--Automakers selling cars in North America have stepped up their position when it comes to entertainment and telematics features. According to TRG's survey of 264 autos on display at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, 154 models support MP3 music playback while over 200 models suppor ... Continue reading
Auto Markrts: Number One USA Number Two China
BEIJING, Jan 13, 2006; Reuters reported that more vehicles were sold in China last year than in Japan, making China the world's second largest auto market after the United States with almost six million units shifted from show rooms, a state newspaper said on Friday. But if imports of 160,000 were excluded, China was s ... Continue reading
World's First Car Celebrates 120th Birthday
Mercedes-Benz Pioneer Invented Motor Car That Changed Everything MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 13 -- The automobile celebrates its 120th birthday on January 29. On this date in 1886, Karl Benz applied for a patent for his "vehicle with gas engine operation." Patent DRP 37435 for the Benz Patent Motor Car granted in November of ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - January 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the January 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 ... Continue reading
2007JagUar XK Coupe and Convertible Closeup
JAGUAR ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW 2007 XK COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE PRICING 2007 Jaguar XK and Convertible IRVINE, Calif., January 9, 2006 - Jaguar North America today announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2007 XK Coupe and Convertible. provisional test figures Editor's Note: Images are availab ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- Newtek Business Services, Inc. (http://www.newtekbusinessservices.com/), announced today, that through its operating subsidiaries, it has contracted with the General Motors Minority Dealers Association (GMMDA) to offer three primary and several other business and financial services products to its ... Continue reading
Fast Lube Centers Play Key Role in Keeping Drinking Water Safe
DALLAS, Jan. 13 -- If you change your own motor oil, what do you do with the used oil? If you pour it down the drain or dump it on the ground or in the trash, you may think that it won't do any harm. But it can end up in the ground water. Four pints of waste oil can ruin 1 million gallons of water, which is a year's su ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30568) has announced the addition of Eastern European Fleet Markets Database 2005 to their offering. Introduction The Eastern European company car market has experienced strong growth, driven by growing investment into the ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Earnings Release Conference Call
CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 13 -- ADESA, Inc. will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, February 13, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051221/DEW014LOGO ) ADESA, Inc. Chairman, President ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New Vice President and General Manager
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Commercial Vehicle Group announced today that Bill Haushalter has joined the Commercial Vehicle Group as the new vice president and general manager of the CVG Electrical/Mechanical Division. Haushalter has 23 years of experience serving in the electrical/electronic components segment of ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. 3rd Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2006--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI) will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors following the release of its operating results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2005, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., PST. The conference call will be conducted by Jack Johnson, Chief ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--Jan. 13, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2005 earnings will be released on Wednesday, February 8th at 5 a.m., Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for the same day at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. C ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Divests Forging Business, an Industrialinfo.com News Alert
HOUSTON--Jan. 13, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Metaldyne Corporation will sell the assets of its North American forging business to Forming Technologies Incorporated for $129 million. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Indus ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Notes Exchange Offers
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has completed its offers to exchange up to $1.05 billion in registered Notes for previously issued unregistered Notes with similar terms and conditions. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The company said that on ... Continue reading
UPDATE 5: Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz Team In The Dakar Rally
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 12, 2006 at 9:45 PM CST Yesterday marked the completion of the eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally for Ellen Lohr and the Kwikpower Mercedes team, but unfortunately, the eleventh stage would also turn out to be the team's demise. Problems began early for Lohr, after her Mercedes ... Continue reading
Public Workshop Promotes Safer Travel for Older Drivers
What: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission -- together with its Elderly and Disabled Advisory Committee and SamTrans -- will host a regional Senior Driver Summit next Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Oakland. The event is intended to educate senior advocates and service providers on ways to help older motorists stay sharp ... Continue reading
WHAT: 30th Automotive News World Congress "The Road to Prosperity: The Right Strategies in a Shifting Landscape" WHEN: Monday - Thursday, Jan. 16 - 19, 2006 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, Mich. HIGHLIGHTS: The four-day agenda features: * individual presentations by: -- Steve Miller, chairman of the board and CEO ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 Ranks Top in Test of Whiplash Protection
In Tests of SUVs and Pickups by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), the Volvo XC90 is One of Few Models to Earn Top Ratings for Whiplash Protection Systems. The Independent Research and Safety Institute Used Crash Test Dummies to Register Loads on the Neck During a Simulated Impact From the Rear. IRVINE, ... Continue reading
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Utah International Auto Expo at a unique time in its history selling cars and SUVs in the United ... Continue reading
2005's Top Recovery Stories Reported by LoJack
Professional Thieves Continue to Drive Theft Problem; Many Involved with Other, Serious Criminal Activity WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 13 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, has reported 2005's top recovery stories that involved cars, trucks, construction equ ... Continue reading
New DVD Series Captures NASCAR's Golden Era
From Trailblazing Moon Shiners, Rowdy Rebels and Outlaws, the New American Stock(TM) Films Pay Tribute to the Racing Pioneers of NASCAR's Gritty Past FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13 -- Before Daytona, before asphalt, before NASCAR, one man would gather a ragtag group of daredevils and dare to dream. Legends were born. ... Continue reading
Jeff Burton: Motorists Stay Alert During Winter Weather Conditions
ATLANTA, Jan. 13 -- As a successful NASCAR driver with 17 career wins, Jeff Burton's goal is always the winner's circle. For everyday drivers, destinations vary. But regardless whether you're driving around a racetrack or on a highway, the best chance you have to reach your goal safely is by exercising caution and mini ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2006--Gasoline prices spiked this week across Southern California as speculators continued to bid up the price of gas, expecting that prices will rise even higher, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the L ... Continue reading
Europe biofuel plans under fire
Bio-fuel driven Saab concept car unveiled at 2006 LA Auto Show As oil prices rise carmakers are eager to push cheaper bio-fuels European plans to promote so-called biofuels, fuels made from sugar or vegetable oils, have come under attack. Climate change experts claim that far from being environmentally friendly, the ne ... Continue reading
New Racing Team to Support the Troops
Coming - Week of 1/16 Announcement of a "New" Indy Racing League (IRL) Team established as a support the troop's effort, will feature and promote our Armed Services as a tribute to the men and women protecting the USA, providing a'vehicle' for the public to personally connect with an individual member of the Armed Serv ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Jan. 12, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * CONNOLLY SUFFERS TESTING SETBACK: Dave Connolly's preseason test session came to an abrupt conclusion early this week when the Skull Gear Pro Stock Chevrolet Cobalt made a hard left-hand turn into the concrete barrier at South Georgia ... Continue reading
The AAA-Sponsored Roush Racing #6 Ford Fusion to Appear During 'Charity Preview' at Cobo Center
WHAT: AAA is previewing its new 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car sponsorship. AAA has signed a contract with Roush Racing to sponsor the #6 Ford Fusion, driven by Mark Martin, at NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2006. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the #6 AAA Ford race car will be on display, ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Public Days Promise To Drive Your Senses Wild
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 14. with unrivaled exhibits, exciting vehicle designs and a host of activities and features for the entire family. NAIAS 2006 opens one hour earlier this year at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Jan. 12, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has introduced a new premium, high efficiency cartridge oil filter utilizing nanofiber technology for Ford 6.0L diesel engines ranging from 2003 to 2006. The new EaO-88 is the world's first oil filter cartridge for diesel applications using advanced submicron f ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 12, 2006--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that a truck carrier has gone over the 1.5 million mile mark on several of its Class 8 trucks equipped with Series 60 engines without an overhaul, using the puraDYN(R) bypass oil filtration system. The trucks are o ... Continue reading
GM Sells More Than 9 Million Vehicles for the First Time in 27 Years
DETROIT January 12, 2006; General Motors sold 9.17 million cars and trucks around the world in 2005, up 2 percent from the 8.99 million vehicles sold in 2004, according to final sales figures released today. It marked only the second time the world’s largest automaker has sold more than 9 million units in a calen ... Continue reading
Automakers Estimate Diesel Sales Will Grow
DETROIT Jan 12, 2006; Dee-Ann writing for the AP reported that Europeans prize diesel engines for their fuel efficiency and power, but U.S. buyers have been slow to embrace them because of environmental concerns and bad memories of the belching diesels of the 1980s. Only about 3 percent of the vehicles sold in the Unit ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces New Lancer for Indian Market
Tokyo (JCN) Jan 12, 2006 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today unveiled the new Lancer at the New Delhi Auto Expo to be produced and sold by the company's local business partner Hindustan Motors Limited (HML). The model will carry the Lancer Cedia nameplate in India. The new model will be produced alongside the current ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Today at the North America International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) recognized U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) with an award congratulating the U.S. EPA for 35 years of service to the nation' ... Continue reading
DON REIMONDO TO JOIN AFFINIA GROUP INC.
For Immediate Release Sara Kaczmarek Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5423 Don Reimondo to join affinia group inc. ANN ARBOR, Mich., January 12, 2006 - Aftermarket veteran Don Reimondo has joined Affinia as Senior Vice President of Customer Relationship Management, effective January 9, 2006. "We are delighted to have Don o ... Continue reading
Coalition Calls for Legislation to Make Police-Reported Accident Info Available to Consumers Campaign Website Launched -- http://www.protectcarbuyers.org CHICAGO, Jan. 12 -- A growing coalition of community and business groups and elected officials announced today the launch of the Illinois Used Car Buyers Right-to-Kno ... Continue reading
International Midget World Series audio webcast returns to The Dirt Track Channel
International Midget World Series audio webcast returns to The Dirt Track Channel For Immediate Release Contact: Shawn T. Wood shawn@thedirttrackchannel.com January 12, 2006 SELINSGROVE, PA-- For the second straight year, Midget fans can listen to same-day audio webcast coverage of the 2006 International Midget World S ... Continue reading
Events Draw Industry Experts, Icons and Product Innovation DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Press Days at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) featured several design-focused events including EyesOn Design Awards, Designer Night, AutoWeek Design Forum and the Michelin Challenge Design, as well as numerous exclusi ... Continue reading
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Jan. 12, 2006--RC2 Corporation today announced that its preliminary net sales for the 2005 fourth quarter and calendar year increased approximately 11% and 32%, respectively, over the prior year's fourth quarter and 2004 year net sales of $140.4 million and $381.4 million, respectively. Current year pr ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- BorgWarner Inc. today provided 2006 earnings guidance of $4.22 to $4.57 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis, which includes ($0.16) to ($0.18) per diluted share negative impact of the implementation of FAS 123(R) and ($0.12) to ($0.25) per diluted share negative impact of weaker forei ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Recognizes its Outstanding Suppliers of 2005
* Third annual ceremony honors top global suppliers for benchmark performance in quality, systems cost, technology and supply * Award winners span four countries, three continents * Thomas W. Sidlik, member of the DaimlerChrysler AG Board of Management: "Support of our suppliers is indispensable for the company's succe ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 12 -- Republic Machine, Inc. (RMI) announced today that the plastics, wood, medical waste, document waste, and recycling industries can benefit from a new, patented technology that has just completed a 38-month field test. These findings show that RMI's patented Zoidal Cutter, a trapezoidal- shape ... Continue reading
Heather Kos Named Director of Investor Relations at Navistar
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Jan. 12, 2006--Navistar International Corporation announced today the appointment of Heather Kos as director of investor relations. Kos, 35, joined the company in 1997 and most recently served as director of truck group strategy at International Truck and Engine Corporation, Navistar's operating comp ... Continue reading
LowerMyLease.com Delivers Savings to Consumers with Existing Car Leases
CINCINNATI--Jan. 12, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online, direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has launched www.LowerMyLease.com. In a matter of minutes, visitors to LowerMyLease.com can verify that the lease they signed for the car they are driving now is a good deal. If LowerMyLease.com ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Announce First Quarter Earnings on February 2, 2006
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 12, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will issue its first quarter fiscal year 2006 financial results on February 2, 2006. A live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors will be held at 9:00 a.m. EST the same day. ... Continue reading
Oxlo Systems Software Now Deployed in More Than 50 Auto Dealerships
Auto Retailers Embracing 'Integrate Once' Approach to Dealer Management Systems BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 12 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., developer of the industry leading AutoTPX(TM) Dealer Communications Hub (DCH), today announced that over the last six months it has moved into deployments with more than 50 auto dealerships n ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Jan. 12, 2006--PierPASS Inc. today announced the TruckTag program, created to enhance security in marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by improving the process of checking trucks and drivers entering the terminals. Under the program, PierPASS will distribute RFID (Radio Freque ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--Jan. 12, 2006--RedShift Systems Corp., the technology leader in delivering the world's most cost-effective thermal imaging systems, today announced that it closed $12 million in first-round funding in December. Led by InterWest Partners, the round also saw strong participation from existing shareholders ... Continue reading
Solectron Corporation to Webcast Annual Stockholders' Meeting
MILPITAS, Calif.--Jan. 12, 2006--Solectron Corporation , a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, will hold its Annual Stockholders' Meeting on Thursday, January 12, at 8 a.m. PT. The meeting will be held at the company's headquarters in Milpitas, California. A live audio we ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Expands Operations in China
SUZHOU, China, Jan. 12 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced that it has established a new subsidiary and manufacturing operation in Suzhou, China. Production will begin in the third quarter. Stoneridge Asia Pacific Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. will enhance the Company's presence in the Asia Pacific region and allow it ... Continue reading
View The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2005 company profile edition 3
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 12, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30702) has announced the addition of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2005 company profile edition 3 to their offering. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is headquartered at Akron, Ohio (US), and is one of the world's le ... Continue reading
Wright Express Extends Its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program Through 1Q 2008
Program Extension Is Designed to Moderate the Sensitivity of the Company's Earnings to Changes in Retail Fuel Prices, Price Range on New Purchase Between $2.38 and $2.44 per Gallon SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 12 -- Wright Express Corporation announced today that it has extended its existing fuel-price risk program thro ... Continue reading
AFSA's 10th Vehicle Finance Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY AFSA and AFSAEF to Hold 10th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition Senior executives from captive auto finance companies and other financial institutions that provide vehicle financing and leasing will attend the American Financial Services Association and the AFSA Education Foundation's 10th ... Continue reading
Baca and Windham forge alliance for 2006
For Immediate Release January 12, 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Baca and Windham Motorsports David Baca and Bill Windham - Owners David Baca - Driver: Top Fuel Dragster Joe Windham - Driver: Big O Tires A/Fuel TAD Media Contact: Bridget Rohrer Phone: 425-557-8899 E-mail: 4brohrer@bellsouth.net Baca and Windham ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Jan. 12 -- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, today announced a victory on behalf of its clients, ZF Friedrichshafen AG and ArvinMeritor, Inc., distributors of the FreedomLine(TM) heavy duty truck transmission systems. The companies were respon ... Continue reading
New Hybrid Vehicles Debut at a Critical Time for the Technology, says ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 12, 2006--At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Toyota introduced a hybrid version of its Camry and GM introduced two hybrid production SUVs: the Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid and the Chevy Tahoe. All three share important similarities, but their success or failure ma ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, January 12, 2006) (1) Refrigerator Manufacturers Join EPA Program to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2) Michigan Plating Shop Supervisor Sent to Prison For Abandoning Chemicals * ... Continue reading
Pioneer Sweeps CNET Best of CES Awards at 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Jan. 12, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced that it is the proud recipient of three CNET Best of CES 2006 Awards. Pioneer took top honors in the Home Video and Car Technology categories with the Pioneer Elite BDP-HD1, one of the world's first Blu-ray Disc players and the Pioneer AV ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Read Conference Proceedings for Polymers in Automotive Fuel Containment 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 12, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30711) has announced the addition of Polymers in Automotive Fuel Containment 2005: Hanover, Germany, 6-7 December 2005, Conference Proceedings to their offering. This second International Conference on Polymers in Automotiv ... Continue reading
2006 American Le Mans Series hard cards
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CHIKAGO, January 13 -- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, eine der grössten auf geistiges Eigentum spezialisierten Anwaltskanzleien der Vereinigten Staaten, gab heute bekannt, im Namen ihrer Klienten, der Firmen ZF Friedrichshafen AG und ArvinMeritor Inc., die die FreedomLine(TM) Hochleistungs-Lastwagengetriebe vertreiben, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 12, 2006--Drive(R) Insurance from Progressive ("Drive") Group President Bob Williams rang The Closing Bell(TM) at The New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, January 12, 2006 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the brand designed to help independent agencies grow their business. D ... Continue reading
First Acceptance Acquires Chicago Non-Standard Automobile Insurance Agencies
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Jan. 12, 2006--First Acceptance Corporation , a provider of private passenger non-standard automobile insurance, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Insurance Plus Agency II, Inc. and Yale International Insurance Agency, Inc. These agencies sell private passenger non-standard automo ... Continue reading
Freescale Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2005 Results Conference Call
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 12, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor will announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results in a news release at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, January 19, 2006. The news release will be posted at www.freescale.com/investor. The company will conduct a live webcast of its conference call with ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Jan. 12, 2006-- Company Donating More Than $1 Million in Products to Area Women's Shelters to Support Ongoing Efforts to Help Local Victims of Domestic Violence Mary Kay Inc. will donate more than $1 million in products to some 13 Atlanta-area women's shelters in conjunction with the kick-off of its annual Lead ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Executive Appointments
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors approved the election of three corporate officers. Noble executives Steven A. Prue, Jay J. Hansen and David J. Fallon assume new roles within the Company, effective January 12, 2006. All three executives ... Continue reading
Safelite Group Announces Senior Management Promotions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 12 -- Safelite Group, the nation's leading provider of auto glass repair, replacement and claims management solutions, announces the promotions of three members of its senior management team. Receiving promotions are Gerry Tann, Jon Cardi and Jim McMillan. Gerry Tann has been promoted to Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2006 FX35 and FX45
GARDENA, Calif.--Jan. 12, 2006--Infiniti today announced 2006 model year pricing on the Infiniti FX crossover SUV. For the 2006 model year, the FX receives an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new colors. In addition, all 2006 FX models add standard features, including a 300-watt Bose(R) ... Continue reading
Getting To And From The North American International Auto Show
NAIAS partners up with Metro Networks and Click & Park DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Attendees to Public Days of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at COBO Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006 ... Continue reading
New Microcontrollers Feature Application-Specific Peripheral Set SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12 -- NEC Electronics America, Inc., today announced the V850E/Dx3(TM) 32-bit microcontrollers, the latest addition to its line of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for the automotive market. Based on NEC Electronics' popular V850(T ... Continue reading
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