Avis Budget Group Plans to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results on February 20
Conference Call to Discuss Results Planned for February 21, 2007 PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 13 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced today that it plans to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2006 results after the market close on February 20, 2007 and host a conference call to discuss such results on February 21, 2007 ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Contributes $9.9 Million to Employee Profit Sharing and Savings Plan
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 13 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of its 2006 employee profit sharing contribution. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Baldor Employe ... Continue reading
Ansoft Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Increase 48%
PITTSBURGH--Ansoft Corporation today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2007 ended January 31, 2007. All references to share and per share information, except shares authorized, included in this press release have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a st ... Continue reading
RC2 Corporation Reports 2006 FourthQuarter and Full Year Results
OAK BROOK, Ill.--RC2 Corporation today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Income from continuing operations was $9.4 million or $0.44 per diluted share in the 2006 fourth quarter which includes a non-cash restructuring charge of approximately $9.3 million, net of estimated in ... Continue reading
Snow Day? Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- 10. Lots of cars, no slush. 9. Tons of covered parking with indoor walkways (in Lot A on King Drive). 8. ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Model: 2007 Saturn Aura XR Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 252 hp @ 6400 rpm/251 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 112.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.0 x 70.3 x 57.6 in. Tires: P225/50R18 Cargo volume: 15.7 cu. ft. Fuel economy: 20 mpg ... Continue reading
Bryan Silas Nets 23rd In Daytona
Sorry for the resend, I accidentally had the wrong starting position. Long week in Daytona..... Thanks, Chris Bryan Silas Nets 23rd In Daytona ââ¬ÅRookie Overcomes Cut Tire; Finishes ARCA Openerââ¬??? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (Tuesday, February 13, 2007) - - 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candida ... Continue reading
2007 Mini Cooper S Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Model: 2007 Mini Cooper S Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged inline four Horsepower/Torque: 172 hp @ 5500 rpm/177 lb-ft @ 1600-5000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual or automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 97.1 in. Length/Width/Height: 145.6 x 66.3 x 55.4 in. Tires: P195/55R16 Cargo volume: 5.7 ... Continue reading
PPG, Devold Sign Agreement for North American Joint Venture
SHELBY, N.C.--PPG Industries and Devold AMT AS today signed an agreement here forming a 50-50 joint venture to manufacture glass-fiber reinforcement fabrics used in turbine blades for the North American wind energy market. The parties had previously announced their intention to form a joint venture. The multiaxial and ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Files Amended Results for FY 2006 and First Quarter FY 2007
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and Form 10-Q/A for t ... Continue reading
Ads Call Attention to Adverse Impacts on Millions of Californians WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farmers, ranchers, small businesses, contractors, boaters, campers, RV owners and families are among the millions of light truck owners in California who will be adversely affected by a new law unless it is ... Continue reading
International Speedway Exploring Potential Racetrack Development Near Denver International Airport
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it is exploring the possibility of pursuing a public-private partnership to develop a national-level motorsports entertainment facility in Adams County near Denver International Airport. Through a wholly-ow ... Continue reading
Blind Person Advocates Say Hybrids Pose Safety Threat
Washington DC February 12, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that for blind people, crossing the street just got more challenging. Hybrids, which switch between a gasoline engine and an electric motor, are almost silent when idling at a stop or running at low speeds. According to the Wall Street Journal, blind pedest ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax-Credit Cap Impacts Foreign Automakers
Washington DC February 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that last April, President Bush said he favored removing limits on the number of advanced-technology vehicles eligible for federal tax credits. But the budget he proposed last week would not lift those caps. Under current law, once an automaker sells 60,000 ... Continue reading
Analyse And Examine The Tire Retreading Industry And Repair Shops
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50347) has announced the addition of “Tire Retreading and Repair Shops: State Market Index” to their offering. The metrics in this report cover three year trends in SIC 7534 [Services sector], broken out on a state-by-state basis. Ana ... Continue reading
Corsa Motorsports Joins White Lightning Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corsa Motorsports Joins White Lightning Racing in 2007 American Le Mans Series Effort Tooele, Utah, February 13, 2007 â Dale White (Bozeman, MT) and Steve Pruitt (Sandy, Utah) made the joint announcement today that Pruittâs Corsa Motorsports will join forces with White Lightning Racing i ... Continue reading
Renova Energy, NHRA West Central Division Team Up for Top Dragster Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob Park, NHRA West Central Division (816) 795-8055 RENOVA ENERGY AND NHRA WEST CENTRAL DIVISION JOIN FORCES FOR TOP DRAGSTER AND SUPER SHOOT-OUT SERIES KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2007) -Renova Energy, one of the world's largest promoters of Ethanol, based out of Torrington, Wyo., has sign ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 11, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-18 CRA SPRINTS RETURN TO THE PAS SATURDAY; STENHOUSE UPSETS "THE COPPER ON DIRT" SPRINT FIELD Darren Hagen leads the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars back to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway this Saturday, hoping to repeat his Feb. 3 victory at the 1/2-mil ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM -- POMONA RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON AND THE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS RACE TEAM START THE 2007 NHRA SEASON BY REACHING THE QUARTERFINALS IN THE QUICKEST FIELD IN NHRA HISTORY 2007 ... Continue reading
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS SECURES 2 SPONSORS FOR THE #34 DODGE CHARGER FOR THE DAYTONA 500
FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS SECURES 2 SPONSORS FOR THE #34 DODGE CHARGER FOR THE DAYTONA 500 Denver N.C. - Front Row Motorsports has announced they have reached agreements with Detoxify and Makoto Ginger Dressing to sponsor the #34 Dodge driven by Kevin Lepage for the Daytona 500. Detoxify will be the primary sponsor while M ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: News from JAMA Europe - Issue No.1, 2007 Edition
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Jessica Brannam's 30th championship
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Milwaukee Mile Online Ticket Sales Launch Day After Daytona 500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile VP - Media & Communications, (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MILWAUKEE MILE TICKETS GO ON SALE ON WEBSITE NEXT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19th Corresponds with NASCAR's Season Kick-Off Milwaukee, Wis. (February 12, 2 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick And Passionate Expert Reveal The Secrets Under Your Hood
**MEDIA ALERT** MEDIA ALERT **MEDIA ALERT** MEDIA ALERT**MEDIA ALERT** NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick And Passionate Expert Reveal The Secrets Under Your Hood WHY: NASCAR drivers know how to take care of their cars, but the rest of us are still mostly unaware of several easy things we can do to improve our car's performan ... Continue reading
NASTF Launches New Website and Announces Dates for Spring Meeting
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has launched a new website, incorporating the new logo, a new color scheme and other improvements. The redesigned website at http://www.nastf.org/ has a new look and feel and is easier to maintain and update. "The navig ... Continue reading
STENHOUSE GETS 1ST SILVER CROWN WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 11, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-20 STENHOUSE EARNS INITIAL SILVER CROWN VICTORY IN "THE COPPER ON DIRT" AT MANZANITA SPEEDWAY In only his sixth USAC Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gave Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies its first car ... Continue reading
“Green, Green, Green Light!” Tim Sauter and Green Light Racing head to Daytona for the Chevy Silverado 250. The season opening Chevy Silverado will kick off the fourth season that Tim Sauter and sponsor Lester Buildings will be racing together in one of NASCAR’s top three divisions. In 2007 the Wisconsin driver i ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM -- POMONA RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2007 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, allison@jrlgroup.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON AND THE Q POWER RACE TEAM OPEN 2007 SEASON BY REACHING THE SECOND ROUND IN POMONA Quickest Funny Car Field in NHRA History 2007 NHRA POWE ... Continue reading
Retail Gas Price Nearly Unchanged Since Mid-January
ORLANDO, Fla.--The nationwide price of self-serve regular gasoline of $2.227 per gallon is 1.7 cents lower than it was one month ago, but is expected to move higher during the next few weeks, AAA said today. Prices will probably move higher due to a return of higher oil prices â near $58 per barrel â and the ... Continue reading
CARMAGNOLA, Italy, February 13 -- TK Aluminum Ltd., the indirect parent of Teksid Aluminum Luxembourg S.à r.l., S.C.A., today announced preliminary unaudited consolidated cash flow data with respect to the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 and the month ended January 31, 2007. As previously announced, on February ... Continue reading
National Safety Commission Applauds Bill to Impound Cars of Drivers Caught Without License
Proposed legislation would stop those whose license has been suspended or revoked from driving illegally TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Commission praised a proposal in the Legislature Tuesday to protect the public from drivers who continue to drive with suspended or revoked l ... Continue reading
Durakon & Soliant Are Changing An Automotive Model
LAPEER, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Durakon and Soliant are changing an automotive industry model with cost-effective high volume thermoformed paint film parts. For almost 40 years, the accepted industry model stated that injection molding and painting was the best method for high volume automotive plastic parts. "We're breaking ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Reports Fourth Quarter Full Year Fiscal 2006 Results, Provides Outlook
Fiscal 2006 Revenues Increased 50% to $72.2 Million JINZHOU CITY, China, Feb. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: WATG) (''Wonder Auto'' or ''the Company''), a China-based manufacturer of automotive electrical parts specifically, starters and alternators, today announced i ... Continue reading
Visteon Appoints William G. Quigley as Chief Financial Officer
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 13, 2007 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has named William G. Quigley III as chief financial officer effective March 9. He will assume this role and continue as the company's chief accounting officer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "Bil ... Continue reading
ARKONA Posts Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
SALT LAKE CITY--ARKONA, Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN), a leader in supplying fully integrated on-demand business management solutions to automotive and powersports dealerships, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2006. Financial information for the third quarter of fiscal year ending ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Supplier M&S Manufacturing Company Closing
HUDSON, Mich.--One of the largest, most modern and sophisticated machining facilities in the world, operated by Hudson, MI-based M&S Manufacturing Company, has closed its doors. All assets will be sold at a 5-day public auction sale commencing March 26, 2007. Hilco Industrial, LLC, has been selected to conduct the sale ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Additional Order From Eaton for Compressor Motors Used in Fuel Cells
FREDERICK, Colo., Feb. 13 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a follow-on order from Eaton Corporation, a Tier I supplier to automobile manufacturers worldwide, for additional UQM(R) compressor drive motors for use as part of Eaton' ... Continue reading
Car Industry Will Need to Work on "Smart" Sensors That Can Communicate with Each Other
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50309) announces the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report Strategic Analysis of the Opportunities and Implications of Automotive Sensor Fusion to their offering. This research titled Strategic Analysis of the Opportunities and Implic ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2007 financial results and related matters on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 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 audio ... Continue reading
Autoliv Raises Dividend - Again
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that its quarterly dividend will be increased by 5% to 39 cents per share from 37 cents. The dividend will be payable on Thursday, June 7, 2007 to Autoliv shareholders of record on the close of business on Thu ... Continue reading
Capital to Support Heartland's Continued Growth and Innovation ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 13 -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC ("Heartland"), the fastest growing manufacturer of towable RVs in America, today announced that it has received an equity investment from Catterton Partners, one of the nation's leading consumer ... Continue reading
GM offering zero-percent financing, cash bonus
DETROIT, Feb 13,2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp will offer free financing and bonus cash for the next week to boost sales after a big decline in January, the automaker said on Tuesday. The program offers $500 bonus cash in the Midwest and Northeast regions and zero-percent financing for up to five years ... Continue reading
Avis Introduces Automatic e-Receipts
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 13 -- Did you ever wish that you didn't have to keep track of all your receipts when traveling for business? Have you ever lost a receipt or wished there was a quick and convenient way to get a copy? Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced that customers can now obtain "e-Receipts," a paperle ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and NBA Announce New Marketing Agreement
NEW YORK--The National Basketball Association and AutoTrader.com today announced an agreement that makes the Web-based company an official league marketing partner, which includes advertising coverage during all NBA games on TNT and a significant presence during the NBA’s marquee events including the NBA All-Star 200 ... Continue reading
Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners
High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences LONDON and DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chosen enh ... Continue reading
United Plastics Group Inc. Announces Name Change
Change to 'UPG' Highlights Full Service Offerings, Global Business OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 13 -- United Plastics Group, Inc., a full service contract manufacturer in the medical, consumer, electronics and automotive market segments, today announced a name change to UPG. "The name change reflects our success over the past ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & VIENNA, Austria--Agilent Technologies Inc. and Dependable Computer Systems GmbH (DECOMSYS) today introduced a measurement system that provides the highest-level FlexRay triggering and protocol decode measurements available in an oscilloscope. This new measurement solution allows automotive designe ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Automotive Industry Education Foundation is pleased to announce that celebrated actor, writer and comedian Kevin Nealon will serve as Honorary Celebrity Ambassador for the Foundation. Foundation Chairman & CEO Alan Algan said, âI am a long-time fan of Kevin Nealonâs work on stage, in mo ... Continue reading
Poll: What Matters Most to Car Buyers?
Washington DC February 13, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that a Detroit Free Press poll last month found that gas mileage ranked as the most important issue among Michiganders when buying a car. Forty-three percent of the respondents said fuel economy was at the top of their list, followed by concerns about safet ... Continue reading
Magna and Chrysler Group Partner to Deliver Innovative Seating Configuration for New Minivans
2008 Chrysler Group minivans offer a new seating configuration featuring second-row swiveling seats and a one-touch power third-row seat AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 13 -- Intier Automotive Seating, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., in conjunction with Chrysler Group, has co-engineered and manufactured new seatin ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Sport Sedan- VIDEO PROFILE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer in the all new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The 2008 Lancer brings the bold, dynamic lines of the show-stopping Mitsubishi Concept-X to the showroom. First shown in 2005, the stunning Concept X previewed not only the next generation Mitsubishi compact sport sedan, but als ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels Conference: One-stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels Enjoy the Spotlight at North America's Leading Industry Conference One Stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral Las Vegas, NV, February 12, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the thir ... Continue reading
New Products For Tire-Wheel Care
Eagle One Makes Tire And Wheel Care Faster And Easier With NewTire Detailer And Wheel/Tire Cleaner Eagle One has introduced two new products that make tire and wheel care faster and easier with great results. Tire Detailer applies a smooth, long-lasting, high- gloss shine without the normal mess. It lasts up . to twice ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Shows a Record Deterioration; Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
DETROIT, Feb. 12 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle took 26.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. That 2.2 rise in the number of weeks of work required to purchase a new vehicle was the biggest one-quarter ... Continue reading
Carl Edwards to Participate in Unique Speed Dating Event Friday at Daytona
MEDIA ALERT ************************************** CARL EDWARDS AND HARLEQUIN REV ENGINES HOST SPEED DATING EVENT AT DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS(r) What: It's Speed Dating - NASCAR STYLE! To celebrate the launch of its new NASCAR book series, Harlequin is hosting a SPEED DATING event to get hearts racing with the sports growing ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Requests Additional One-Month Extension from New York Stock Exchange
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation today announced it has submitted a request to the New York Stock Exchange (âExchangeâ) for an additional one-month extension to file its 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K (â2005 Form 10-Kâ) for its fiscal year ended January 29, 2006. As announced in November 2006, the Exc ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 11, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-19 KRUSEMAN EMERGES WITH "THE COPPER ON DIRT" MIDGET WIN Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. emerged with a victory in Saturday night's 30-lap USAC National/Western Midget Car series feature event at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. He offi ... Continue reading
Road Test: Inside Line's 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Vs. 2007 BMW M6 Convertible Comparison
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 12th, 2007 At 4:00 PM CST To view the post on eMercedesBenz, click the link below http://emercedesbenz.com/ Feb07/12_Road_Test_Inside_Lines_2007_Mercedes_Benz_SL_65_AMG_Vs_2007_BM W _M6_Convertible_Comparison.html Any time an automotive review begins with the following statem ... Continue reading
America Stuck in Reverse: Ranks of 40MPG or Better Cars Grows Overseas, But Shrinks in U.S.; National Poll to Show Unhappy U.S. Consumers Want Congress to Act. The number of vehicle models sold in the U.S. that get more than 40 miles per gallon (MPG) has dropped from 2005 levels, even as the ranks of highly fuel-effici ... Continue reading
- RoadMedic(R) Key Registry helps provide a seamless continuum of customer care for vehicle owners after a traffic accident - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 12 -- ADP, Kia Motors America and Roadside Telematics Corp. announced today a collaborative effort to develop and introduce the RoadMedic(R) Key Registry, a patented ... Continue reading
Hybrids Welcome in Arizona HOV Lanes
Washington DC February 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that three models of small hybrid cars, the Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius, are now permitted to use car pool lanes on freeways in Arizona. The new law is part of a federal experiment that will ban some alternative-fuel vehicles that cu ... Continue reading
Daytona Speedweeks: Ford Racing Will Host 30,000 at Ford Race and Rock Fest
WHAT & WHO Two Ford Racing-sponsored events to jumpstart Speedweeks: -- Free "Ford Race & Rock Fest," with headliners Eddie Money and Sammy Kershaw and a host of hot local bands. Continuous performances on stage, along with special guest appearances by Ford NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and others. City has closed off thre ... Continue reading
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