Ford Announces Hertz Filing For IPO
DEARBORN, Mich., June 13 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that The Hertz Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) of a portion of the economic interest in Hertz. The filing is consistent with Ford's annou ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Arrives in Pennsylvania
What: Be thrilled. Be first. Be inspired ... when you join your local Subaru dealer along with distinguished guests, and loyal Subaru customers to experience firsthand, the all-new 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - the first ever seven-passenger, progressive SUV from Subaru. The Subaru B9 Tribeca takes the SUV segment in a new ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Arrives In Delaware
WHAT: Be thrilled. Be first. Be inspired ... when you join your local Subaru dealer along with distinguished guests, and loyal Subaru customers to experience firsthand, the all-new 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - the first ever seven-passenger, progressive SUV from Subaru. The Subaru B9 Tribeca takes the SUV segment in a new ... Continue reading
Chicago 'Avoid the Kingery' -- Full Expressway Closures Planned
Girder installations for major bridge connecting eastbound I-80/294 to the inbound Bishop Ford to take place during overnight hours CHICAGO, June 13 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is issuing a warning to "Avoid the Kingery," as lanes will be reduced, and in some cases, the south suburban expressway will b ... Continue reading
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--June 13, 2005--When your car is involved in a crash, you expect industry-leading experts inspecting the damage and estimating the repair costs so that it gets fixed right. Allstate is taking an extraordinary step to ensure that the expertise of its auto adjusters who write and re-inspect estimates con ... Continue reading
CommProve Announces Expansion in AsiaPac; OSS Provider Set to Service Needs of Critical Asian Market
BANGALORE, India--June 14, 2005--Providers of real-time network quality of service (QoS) monitoring solutions CommProve (formerly Simtel), has announced it is to expand internationally by opening a new office in Bangalore, India. The new Bangalore base will be under the management of Venu Gopal, who joins CommProve fro ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center to Implement Witness Systems' Quality Monitoring Software
ATLANTA & LONDON--June 13, 2005-- Leading quality passenger and commercial vehicle provider invests in Witness Systems' quality monitoring solution to help make its customer service process more transparent and consistent Witness Systems , a leading global provider of workforce optimization software and services, has a ... Continue reading
Farmers Agents Qualify for Industry Award
LOS ANGELES--June 13, 2005--Farmers Insurance Group is proud to announce their agents who have qualified to join the 2005 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the Premier Association of Financial Professionals(R). The award is presented by MDRT to agents achieving balanced life insurance and financial services sales requ ... Continue reading
DAVIS, Calif.--June 13, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has announced that ZAP CEO Steve Schneider was a guest lecturer at one of the nation's top university transportation programs recently, where he led discussions focusing on the globalizatio ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--June 13, 2005--APPRO Systems, Inc., an Equifax company and the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, announced that Maine-based Bangor Savings Bank ($1.8 billion) has implemented LoanCenter Consumer(TM), an automated credit evaluation ... Continue reading
CARY, N.C.--June 13, 2005--DataFlux(R), a leading provider of data quality integration solutions, today announced that RLPTechnologies, a research and development subsidiary of R. L. Polk & Co., has selected DataFlux(R) solutions to power its data quality and data integration efforts. RLPTechnologies is a technology co ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls From NHTSA Includes Ford and Nissan - June 13, 2005
Report Date : June 13, 2005 at 07:45 PM New Information Added Since : June 3, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VICTOR / A703 9999 VICTOR / A704 9999 VICTOR / A705 9999 VICTOR / M703 9999 VICTOR / M704 9999 VICTOR / M705 9999 VICTOR / V703 9999 VICTOR / V704 9999 VICTOR / V705 9999 Manufacturer : VICTOR PRODUCTS, ... Continue reading
GM to Cut MSRP on Certain Models
DETROIT, June 13, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp will cut base U.S. sticker prices for some Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn brand models in a drive to boost sales, a leading industry trade magazine reported on Monday. Citing three dealers who it said had been briefed on the automaker's strategy for 2006 ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Diesel Powered Vehicles
DETROIT June 13, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford is recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles, most of them large pickup trucks, to fix safety defects that include sudden stalling of diesel engines, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the stalling problem affe ... Continue reading
Volvo, Statoil Start Joint Venture on Fuel Cell Technology Aimed at Cutting Emissions
STOCKHOLM, Sweden June 13, 2005; The AP reported that Swedish truck-maker Volvo AB and Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA are starting a joint venture to make fuel cell technology aimed at cutting emissions from idling engines. The new venture, Powercell, will use fuel-cell technology to build small electricity ... Continue reading
Henkel and McLaren Mercedes MP4-20 in Top Form for the Green Light at Indianapolis
Team McLaren Mercedes Sets its Sights on the Grand Prix Lead with Henkel DUSSELDORF, Germany and GULPH MILLS, Pa., June 13 -- Henkel Brand is in the driver's seat this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway fusing strength, speed and reliability for Team McLaren Mercedes, currently ranked second in the 2005 Formula ... Continue reading
Second Annual National Float Day A&W Restaurants to Give Away Free Root Beer Floats
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--June 13, 2005--A&W(R) Restaurants will give away a free Root Beer Float with any purchase on National Float Day, Monday, June 20, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. This is the second annual Root Beer Float giveaway from A&W Restaurants, America's longest-running quick service franchise chain. "To celebrate our ... Continue reading
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Just as Lexus is Toyota’s luxury division Scion is the youth division, aimed at youngsters who like a bit of style, lots of dependability, an affordable price and the ability to accessorize. Scion products do a good job of appealing to that target market. Three models of high content ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Buick Terraza CXL FWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 5,200 rpm/220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 121.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 205.0 x 72.0 x 72.0 in. TIRES: P225/60R17 CARGO: 136.5 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport preview
winning program If past success is an indication of future results, Terry Borcheller should enjoy a strong performance at Mosport International Raceway on June 18. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., has won twice and collected eight class podium finishes in twelve races on the 2.5-mile road course in Bowmanville, Ont. He ... Continue reading
Volkswagen New Beetle Owners Head to Roswell for 2005 Roswell2K Car Show June 17-19
ROSWELL, N.M., June 13 -- DON'T PANIC! This week will feature sightings of mysterious pods in cities across America! War of the Worlds? No, Volkswagen New Beetles! Four New Beetle caravans will begin their cross-country trek from points across the nation, all making a B(eetle)- Line for the 6th Annual "Roswell "2K Car ... Continue reading
Sirius Now Available Nationwide on Select Lexus Vehicles and Toyota's Land Cruiser
- Toyota Offers SIRIUS as Post-Production or Dealer Installed Option Starting Today with 2005 Lexus LS430, Lexus ES330, and 2006 Lexus LX470, and Land Cruiser Vehicles - Program Scheduled to Expand to Additional Toyota and Lexus Vehicles this Summer NEW YORK, June 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Toyot ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Seniors Getting 'Fit' to Drive Safely
-- WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California, the Santa Monica Police Department and the Center for Healthy Aging WHAT: News conference and demonstration of the new, potentially lifesaving "CarFit" method that helps make senior citizens safe behind the wheel. Trained technicians and occupational therapists will l ... Continue reading
Manufacturer Offers Free Reports on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
FAIRFAX, Va.--June 13, 2005--Used car shoppers looking for Honda and Acura Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles now have free access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Visitors to AutoTrader.com get on-the-spot vehicle history information direct from Carfax to make more informed buying decisions. Every Honda and Acura CP ... Continue reading
MIDGETS JOIN CRA FOR SANTA MARIA "DOUBLE" SATURDAY KAPLAN'S VENTURA WIN SLICES FLOCK'S POINT LEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-133 The USAC Western Midgets return to Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway for the first time in three years this Saturday night and former series champion Wally Pankratz hopes to get back to victory lane as he did in 2002. Pankratz was the fastest qu ... Continue reading
WILLIAMS TAKES HEALTHY CRA LEAD TO SANTA MARIA DESPITE GAUNT'S VICTORY AT THE PAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-134 Rip Williams of Yorba Linda, Calif. enjoys a 90-point lead in the latest Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car standings following his second-place finish in Saturday night's race at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The series continues this Saturday ... Continue reading
STOCKTON NEXT UP FOR WESTERN SPRINTS VEENSTRA NOTCHES 1ST USAC WIN AT REDWOOD ACRES RACEWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-132 The USAC Valvoline Western Sprint Car Series now prepares for a June 25 race at the Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway, with Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. heading the series standings. Swanson finished second to Cody Veenstra of Emmett, Idaho ... Continue reading
RAY TO DEFEND "BUCKEYE NATIONALS" TITLE IN LIMA, ELDORA MIDGETS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-131 Davey Ray of Davenport, Iowa will defend his 2004 "Buckeye Nationals" title when the 2005 version of the USAC "Buckeye Nationals" unfolds this weekend at Lima and Rossburg, Ohio. Ray won last year's "Buckeye Nationals" feature at Limaland Mo ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-130 KAEDING EYES REPEAT "BUCKEYE NATIONALS" TITLE AT LIMA, ELDORA; STEELE TOPS IRP 30_LAPPER, WINCHESTER'S "IRWIN" RACE RAINED OUT Bud Kaeding of Campbell, Calif. is the defending champion of the "Buckeye Nationals" USAC Valvoline Sprint Car eve ... Continue reading
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINTS RESUME JUNE 25 RAIN INTERRUPTS SLC PROGRAM, WATERS BACK IN POINT LEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MCHAEL HARKER 05-129 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINTS RESUME JUNE 25 RAIN INTERRUPTS SLC PROGRAM, WATERS BACK IN POINT LEAD The USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series resumes June 25 at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah and defendi ... Continue reading
GARDNER FQ AGAIN! NOW 75 PTS. AHEAD!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER GARDNER FQ AGAIN! NOW 75 PTS. AHEAD! Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. has had an unbelievable run of qualifying this season in the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. Saturday night he posted his 12th FQ in 14 tries this year, at Perris Auto Spe ... Continue reading
Lexus Powers Ganassi Teammates Into Series Points Lead at Grand American Six Hours of Watkins Glen
TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 -- Heavy rain, changing conditions and a major shunt couldn't keep Scott Pruett and Luis Diaz (#01 CompUSA Lexus- Riley) from their fourth consecutive Rolex Sports Car Series podium finish with a third in Sunday's Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen to carry the duo into a tie for the Rolex Sports Ca ... Continue reading
TVGuide.com Launches Exclusive Weekly Podcast
NEW YORK--June 13, 2005--TVGuide.com, a leading online destination for television and entertainment news and information, announced today that it has launched TV GUIDE TALK, a weekly podcast that will provide consumers with exclusive news, gossip and commentary about the latest headlines, hottest TV shows, newest movie ... Continue reading
Active8media Files Suit against Publishing Giant Advance Magazine Publishers
ATLANTA--June 13, 2005--Activ8now, and its operating company, Active8media, announced today that they have filed suit in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation against Advance Publications, Inc. and Advance Magazine Publishers, Inc., d ... Continue reading
Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Washington, D.C.
-- Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Washington, D.C., June 18-19, 2005 -- Three exhilarating driving courses put consumers in driver's seats -- Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Chrysler Inspired Driv ... Continue reading
Response Insurance Offers a New Choice for Safe Drivers in Texas
Texas Department of Insurance Approves Lower Cost Auto Insurance Plan MERIDEN, Conn., June 13 -- When it comes to auto insurance, many safe drivers in Texas have very little to show for the care and responsibility they exercise behind the wheel. But, now they have a real choice that can save them money. The Response In ... Continue reading
A racing simulator duplicates the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Compete against fellow media for three top prizes to benefit the charity of winner's choice. First place gets $2,000; second place, $1,000 and third place, $500. First-place winner goes head-to-head with AAA-sponsored NEXTEL Cup driver Carl Ed ... Continue reading
Westamerica Completes Branch Sale
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--June 13, 2005--On June 10, 2005, Westamerica Bancorporation completed the sale of one of its two branch offices located in Lakeport, California. The branch sale was required by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as a condition to approving Westamerica's acquisition of Redwood Empir ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Reveal New Vehicles
-- Chrysler Group to showcase new 2006 product, including the refreshed 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and reveal of another new vehicle -- "What Can You HEMI?" inventions and winner announcement WHAT: Bring a camera. In true Chrysler Group fashion, a new vehicle will be revealed for the 2006 model year. In fact, Chrysler Gr ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering Presenta el Auto Deportivo 'TSO GT2'
Nuevo Cupé V8 Ligero con 475 Caballos de Fuerza Revelado en la Motorexpo de Londres LONDRES, 13 de junio /PR Newswire/ -- Marcos Engineering Limited se complace en anunciar que el nuevo cupé Marcos TSO GT2 está haciendo su debut hoy en la Canary Wharf Motorexpo de Londres. El GT2 es un auto Gran Turismo pertenecient ... Continue reading
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--June 13, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, today announced it is supplying fuel cell power modules to American Power Conversion Corporation (APC), a leading global supplier of high availability systems for network-critical physical infra ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 13 -- What will it take to transform Saab from a struggling niche player into a mainstream luxury brand? The Swedish automaker is betting on product. Lots of it. In an exclusive report, TheCarConnection.com explores Saab's crossover strategy, including plans for next year's 9-6X, along with a smaller cros ... Continue reading
Telematics Provider ATX Finds Many Collision Alerts Don't Require Emergency Responders
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, June 13 -- ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics provider to the automotive industry in North America and Western Europe, reported today that over a third of the automatic collision notification (ACN) calls it received over the past year did not require police, fire or emergency medical re ... Continue reading
``Operation Slugger'' Flag Day Event to Deliver America's Favorite Pastime to U.S. Troops Overseas
--DHL -- Community Donations of Baseball and Sporting Equipment from Across the U.S. to be Collected at Louisville Slugger Headquarters Before Heading Overseas WHAT: A convoy of DHL's distinctive yellow and red trucks carrying sports equipment destined for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan will arrive at Louisville S ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19082) has announced the addition of Empty Nesters 2005 to their offering By 2009, there will be 181m Empty Nesters in Europe and the US, representing 75% of all over 50s. In 2004, they spent US$698bn on food, drinks and pe ... Continue reading
Little Remedies Products Introduces 'Baby on the Move!' Travel Kit
IRVINGTON, N.Y.--June 13, 2005--Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. , a consumer products company with a diversified portfolio of well-recognized brands, and producer of Little Remedies Products, today introduced Little Remedies "Baby On the Move!", a travel-size multi-product kit that includes everything a parent needs for ... Continue reading
Epicor(R) Gives Red Bull Racing Wings
Epicor Manufacturing Solution Goes Trackside to Provide Complex Part Logistics and Manufacturing Support IRVINE, Calif., and BRACKNELL, United Kingdom (UK), June 13 -- Epicor Software Corporation , a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for midmarket companies has been retained as the primary lo ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Announces New Ultra-Lite Pegasus and Orbit Hybrid Trailers
Aerodynamic Styling and Lightweight Design Ideal for Fuel-Conscious Travelers RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 13 -- Fleetwood RV , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of the 2006 Pegasus and Orbit hybrid trailers. These new innovative ultra-lite trailers were designed to maximize payload ... Continue reading
World's First Purpose-Built Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorbike Makes U.S. Debut
Consumers to get "green" with Env as Soon as 2006 WHAT: North American debut of ENV (pronounced ENVY), a hydrogen fuel cell-powered motorbike that is completely nonpolluting and virtually silent -- emitting only water vapors that are clean enough to drink! ENV was designed to showcase the practical application of hydro ... Continue reading
DENSO Establishes New Company in Tianjin, China to Produce Car Navigation Systems
TOKYO, June 13 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that it has established a new company to produce car navigation systems in Tianjin, China. The new company, DENSO (Tianjin) ITS Co., Ltd., begins production in February 2006. Established with an initial capital investment of US$700,000 (76 million yen), DENSO (Tianjin ... Continue reading
Toyota’s New Safety Strategy Features Air Bags That Inflate as Two Bags
Washington DC June 13, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that later this year, Toyota plans to make available passenger-seat air bags that inflate as two bags, reports The Associated Press. According to the automaker, “The twin-chamber air bag -- available on Lexus IS luxury sedans that go on sale later this ye ... Continue reading
Engine Failure Seizes Career Day For Leonard At Pocono
Engine Failure Seizes Career Day For Leonard At Pocono Long Pond, Pennsylvania - - After qualifying a season best 16th Saturday morning from Pocono Raceway 2005 ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Johnny Leonard and the entire Boca Bay Racing team were excited about the strong possibilities of capturing the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Dealers Get Revved-Up in Vegas
Mitsubishi dealers had much to cheer about at the automaker’s recent dealer meeting held in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. Unveiling a line of new products, Mitsubishi Motors North America boss Rich Gilligan told the crowd of dealers, “that he turned around the company plant in Normal, Ill., and he would not ... Continue reading
Transplant Automakers Ramping Up Production of Niche Models in the U.S.
Washington DC June 13, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the surge in transplant automobile manufacturing facilities in the U.S. has contributed to a change in the dynamics of the U.S. auto industry, reports Automotive News. “... While the New American Manufacturers still rely heavily on high-volume vehicl ... Continue reading
Manufacturing Commences at Smiths Facility in China
LE BOURGET, France--June 13, 2005--Smiths Aerospace is pleased to announce the start of phase 2 manufacturing in their structures facility in Suzhou, Jiang Su province, China. The construction of this phase was complete last month and accommodates the manufacturing of sheet metal airframe fabrications and composite mat ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering Debuts The 'TSO GT2' Sportscar
New Lightweight 475 Horsepower V8 Coupe Unveiled at London Motorexpo LONDON, June 13 -- Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the new Marcos TSO GT2 coupe is making its world debut today at London's Canary Wharf Motorexpo. The GT2 is a race bred Grand Tourer that delivers superb handling and stunning perfor ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19091) has announced the addition of UK Car Alarm Fitment Report to their offering. This report provides an analysis of the fitment of vehicle security alarms across the 22 volume manufacturers in the UK market, and include ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering präsentiert erstmalig den TSO GT2 Sportwagen
London, June 13 -- - Neues, leichtgewichtiges 475 PS V8 Coupé auf der Londoner Motorexpo vorgestellt Marcos Engineering Limited ist sehr erfreut, bekannt geben zu können, dass das neue Marcos TSO GT2 Coupé heute auf der Londoner Canary Wharf Motorexpo seine Weltpremiere feiert. Der GT2 ist ein reinrassiger Grand Tou ... Continue reading
Dodge Unleashes Charger Model Box Tour in the Big Apple
* Life-size, working all-new 2006 Dodge Charger model to be pieced together in less than seven minutes * Event to Benefit Toys for Tots AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 13 -- With the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger will be built from a box full of parts before the eyes of passerbys in ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--June 13, 2005--SAVVIS, Inc. , a leading global IT utility, announced today that it has entered into an $85.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility") with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., as arranger and administrative agent, and has repaid its $53.7 million capital lease agreement with G ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than four million subscribers, today announced that XM NavTraffic, the first nationwide satellite traffic information service for GPS navigation systems, will be expanding to Orlando and Tampa, Florida, on June 15. XM NavT ... Continue reading
Marcos Engineering Debuts The 'TSO GT2' Sportscar
LONDON, June 13 -- - New Lightweight 475 Horsepower V8 Coupe Unveiled at London Motorexpo Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the new Marcos TSO GT2 coupe is making its world debut today at London's Canary Wharf Motorexpo. The GT2 is a race bred Grand Tourer that delivers superb handling and stunning perf ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - June 2005
DETROIT, June 13 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the June 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production for the ... Continue reading
Rosta International to Build China Factory
* $100 Million Facility will Support Expansion into U.S. and Europe TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 13 -- Rosta International Limited (Rosta), a leading China-based manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for the automotive original equipment and aftermarket industries, announced today that it is investing $100 million (U.S.) i ... Continue reading
Rosta International to Establish North American Headquarters
Names U.S. Executives to Global Team TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 13 -- Rosta International Limited (Rosta), a leading China-based manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for automotive manufacturers and the aftermarket industry, announced today that it will open a sales and engineering facility in Michigan to support its gl ... Continue reading
Jupiter Enterprises Secures USD$72.5 Million to Purchase Car Company
LONDON--June 13, 2005--Jupiter Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB:JPTR), an acquirer and developer of industrial and manufacturing projects, today announced that it has secured USD$72.5 million through Ningbo Shenjiang Industry, to purchase a European car company. Ningbo Shenjiang Industry has obtained a Certificate from the Chi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: RFID in Manufacturing: The Race to Radio-Tag is Heating Up
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19080) has announced the addition of RFID in Manufacturing: The race to radio-tag is heating up in manufacturing to their offering. RFID is a technology with huge potential in manufacturing. With multiple applications leadi ... Continue reading
Philadelphians Say Long Commutes Impact Job Satisfaction and Car Selection
Hyundai Findings Indicate Feature-Rich Vehicles Such as the 2006 Hyundai Sonata Can Help Alleviate Traveling Woes PHILADELPHIA, June 13 -- A new study shows that nearly 40 percent of Philadelphia commuters are now spending half an hour or more on the road to work each way, with 19 percent spending at least 45 minutes e ... Continue reading
Industry Heavy-hitters Address Key Automotive Issues at AIAG AutoTech 2005
DETROIT, June 13 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced today a diverse and prestigious list of speakers at AIAG's first annual Industry Leadership Conference on Monday, Aug. 29, kicking off its 18th annual AutoTech conference. AIAG AutoTech 2005 will run Monday, Aug. 29 - Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at t ... Continue reading
USTA and Lexus Sign Landmark Worldwide Partnership for US Open
Lexus Becomes 'Official Vehicle of the US Open' and 'Presenting Sponsor of Men's Singles Championship' First Time Men's Singles Champion Earns New Lexus Vehicle WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 -- The USTA and Lexus today announced a new worldwide marketing partnership that designates Lexus as the "Pres ... Continue reading
Acura Real Time Traffic Coverage Expands
Tampa and Orlando Traffic Coverage Available in the 2005 Acura RL TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 -- The real time traffic service in the 2005 Acura RL luxury performance sedan will expand to cover the Tampa and Orlando metro markets, the division announced today. Starting June 15, RL owners will receive construction, accide ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic to Launch in Two New Markets
Personalized, Real-Time Traffic Data Will Be Available for Orlando and Tampa, FL in June 2005 CHICAGO, June 13 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will begin offering its NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) solution in Orlando and Tampa, Florida in June 2005. NAV ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies on 'Discovery Channel'
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--June 13, 2005-- Documentary Crew Visits California to Capture Hybrid's Latest Technology Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - http://www.hybridtechnologies.com - and its subsidiaries - R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and WhistlerTel - emerging leaders in the deve ... Continue reading
Rahmer Wins at SSP on Sunday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rahmer Gets Second SSP Win of the Season On Sunday Night Newberrytown, PA (June 12, 2005) – Fred Rahmer raced to his second Susquehanna Speedway Park win of the season in Sunday evening’s 25-lap Sprint Car feature ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--June 13, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today along with partner Smart-Automobile LLC that Mr. B. Samra, a prominent automotive manufacturing executive, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Operat ... Continue reading
Danica Learns Some Hard Lessons at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas June 12, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Danica Patrick is learning some hard lessons. "Danica Mania" quieted a bit Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway when Patrick looked very much like the first-year driver she is, finishing 13th in the 22-car field and never running in content ... Continue reading
InfinitiFX.org National Meet, Labor Day Weekend
Do you LOVE your FX? Come to the First Annual National FX Event in Dallas, TX. This event is scheduled from Sept 2nd through Sept 5th, Friday through Monday. We're planning for a HUGE event. We have major sponsors already in place and some really nice giveaways. We will be having t-shirts, and polo shirts, specially ma ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Sunday Chicago Wrap Up: An Unlikely Culprit Cuts WJ's Day Short in Chicago
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net An Unlikely Culprit Cuts WJ's Day Short in Chicago Event: 8th Annual Carquest Auto Parts Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, June 12, 2005 Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Illinois Throughout his illustrious career, GM Performance Parts P ... Continue reading
Capps out in opening round in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS OUT IN OPENING ROUND IN CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. (June 12, ... Continue reading
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS: Chip Ellis wins at Route 66 Raceway
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.G2MOTORSPORTS.NET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net EIGHTH ANNUAL NHRA CARQ ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Joliet Eliminations Wrap Up
Eighth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mechanical Problems Haunt Tony Pedregon In Second Round At Joliet ŒQ¹ Racing Driver Moves Up To Ninth in NHRA POWERade Points JOLIET, Ill. (June 12, ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Wrap Up From Joliet
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES Eighth annual NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Wrap Up Advance Auto Parts Driver Pleased With Car Performance JOLIET, Ill. (June 12, 2005) Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Aut ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Cherokee County Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK, RUSK, TEXAS Sunday, June 12, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 KILGORE'S TORRENCE BURNS UP THE STRIP AT CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK RUSK, Texas - NHRA South Central Division racers closed ... Continue reading
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