-- What: Farmers Insurance announces it will offer a discount to California auto insurance customers who own a hybrid / alternative fuel vehicle. Farmers is the first insurance company in the nation to offer this type of discount. Who: Kevin Kelso, President, Farmers Insurance Group Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Coun ... Continue reading
FACTORY MOD'05 showcases new, classic and never-before-seen customized Mitsubishi vehicles with owners, designers NORMAL, Ill., Oct. 14 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is driven to thrill like never before, announcing its first-ever Factory Mitsubishi Owners Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the company's Normal, I ... Continue reading
October is 'Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month'
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- October and November are two of the most dangerous months in Michigan, especially for the state's 1.75 million whitetail deer and the 62,707 motorists who crash into them. Car-deer crashes in Michigan cause at least $130 million in damage each year, or an average of $2,000 per vehicle. Recog ... Continue reading
Liddell Puts Porsche On Top Early in SCCA SPEED GT at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
For Immediate Release Liddell Puts Porsche On Top Early in SCCA SPEED GT at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2005) - Robin Liddell, of Edinburgh, Scotland, paced early-morning practice Friday during the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT portion of the Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazd ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Announces Appointments
PHOENIX--Oct. 14, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , parent company of CSK Auto Inc., one of the largest automotive parts and accessories retailers in the United States, announced today that it has appointed Don Watson to the position of senior vice president and chief administrative officer and James Riley to the position of seni ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Oct. 14 -- Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, which broke ground Oct. 14 at S. Central Expressway and El Dorado Parkway, is going to be "green." It is being designed from the ground up to maximize all environmentally sensitive possibilities. The exterior and interior features will conserve energy and water and will i ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Marks Diversity Week With Employee Events
* Week-long series of activities focus on the Company's rich cultural diversity * Tom LaSorda, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Group to deliver diversity commitment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- To celebrate the different talents, backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles of its employees, DaimlerChrysler has designated ... Continue reading
ISSYS & KEM to Present Methanol Concentration Sensor Posters at Two Upcoming Fuel Cell Conferences
YPSILANTI, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2005--Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, announced today that it will have poster presentations at the upcoming Fuel Cell Summit 2005, http://www.fuelcellsummit.com held on October 24th in Unicasville, CT and at the Fuel Cell Durability Conference, http://www.kno ... Continue reading
Author/Photographer Pete Lyons Visits AutoBooks in Burbank Saturday
RENOWN AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER PETE LYONS TO APPEAR AT AUTOBOOKS SATURDAY, OCT 29 Veteran Motorsports Writer Will Sign Copies of His Newly-Reissued “Can-Am” Book Burbank, Calif. - - One sunny day at a sports car race on the old public road course at Bridgehampton, NY, a very young lad who, at that time, had no ... Continue reading
TTTech: Beide Red Team Fahrzeuge unter den besten Drei beim DARPA Rennen
WIEN, Österreich und PIMM, Nev.--13. Oktober 2005--Am 8. Oktober bewältigen die mit TTTech-Technologie ausgerüsteten Roboterfahrzeuge des Red Teams die 230 Kilometer lange Rennstrecke der DARPA Grand Challenge. Beide vollkommen autonom fahrenden Autos boten eine hervorragende Leistung. Sandstorm, der Vete ... Continue reading
'HOTLAPS" NORM BOGAN TALKS ABOUT THE SEASON CLOSER AT IRWINDALE
END OF THE YEAR WARMUP As the season winds down for the Irwindale regulars, USAC appeared with their Western Sprint series and Ford Focus Midgets to tune up for Turkey Night. Tonight's faire was a little crowded as Irwindale Speedway plans to go dark next weekend in honor of the final competition at Mesa Marin Raceway. ... Continue reading
The History Of Mercedes And AMG
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 14, 2005 at 10:32 AM CST I have a question for all the Mercedes history buffs out there: "What year did Mercedes and AMG sign a cooperation agreement allowing AMG vehicles to be sold through Mercedes' dealerships around the world?" The year was 1990, and Mercedes has never bee ... Continue reading
Abbey Gardy, LLP Commences Class Action Securities Fraud Suit Against Dana Corporation
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Abbey Gardy, LLP commenced a Class Action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of a Class (the "Class") of all persons who purchased or acquired securities of Dana Corporation ("Dana" or the Company") between March 23, 2005 and September 14, 2005 i ... Continue reading
ASV Announces the Launch of ASV Capital; Strong ASV Sales Growth Prompts New Business Alliance
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Oct. 14, 2005--ASV, Inc. announced today it has partnered with CIT Group Inc. to form ASV Capital, a private label finance program to offer wholesale and retail financing options on the sale of ASV products. Speaking on the launch of ASV Capital, ASV Director of Sales Don Powell said, "We are pleas ... Continue reading
Canadian Autoparts Toyota Breaks Ground
Sixth expansion in the company's 22-year history DELTA, British Columbia, Oct. 14 -- Canadian Autoparts Toyota, Inc. (CAPTIN), a Toyota manufacturing affiliate that engineers and produces aluminum wheels, broke ground today for a C$39 million/US$31.6 million expansion -- the company's sixth expansion in 22 years. The e ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 14 -- On October 05, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio against Dana Corporation . The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5, ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Releases 2006 GearBox
Enhanced 2006 Models Boast Two New Editions and Several Upgrades RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the nationwide launch of the 2006 GearBox, boasting significant upgrades as well as two new special editions, further enriching Fleetwood's robust ... Continue reading
Georgia Power Increases Efforts to Conserve Fuel
ATLANTA, Oct. 14 -- In response to Gov. Sonny Purdue's recent request for Atlanta businesses to implement fuel conservation measures -- and increased demand from employees for such programs -- Georgia Power has stepped up efforts in its award-winning commuter choice SmartRide program. The petition comes in the wake of ... Continue reading
First worldwide study on the engineering sciences -- comprehensive research covering innovation trends, academic education, career paths and economic significance DARMSTADT, Germany and HANOVER, Germany, Oct. 14 -- Continental AG in conjunction with eight internationally renowned universities today launched the Global ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Oct. 14, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it expects to report earnings per diluted share of $0.83 to $0.86 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. These results include net losses of approximately $0.16 per diluted share related to Hurricanes Katrina ... Continue reading
Harvey Westbury Announces National Television Campaign
PATERSON, N.J.--Oct. 14, 2005--Harvey Westbury Corporation (PINK SHEETS:HVYW) announced today that the company is launching a national television campaign in support of its Garry's Royal Satin(R) marine care product line. The campaign will begin with a one year advertising commitment to be a sponsor of Ship Shape TV, t ... Continue reading
News: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc. celebrates opening of new R&D headquarters
News CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc. celebrates opening of new R&D headquarters - New 200,000 square-foot facility to employ 400 workers by ... Continue reading
Roland Berger Assesses Worldwide State of Automation
TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Companies in high-cost labor countries should strategically increase their robotics usage in order to be competitive globally, according to a recent study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Advanced automation equipment provides manufacturers with many advantages and opportunities to cut exp ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter Results
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Oct. 14 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it had 1st quarter net earnings of $109,315, up from last year's 1st quarter earnings of $73,649. Sales for the 1st quarter were $3,110,099, up substantially from last year's 1st quarter sales of $2,451,419. "Our firm order backlog is now $7.8 ... Continue reading
The Drive for Diversity Program Announces New Team Partnerships in 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 -- The Drive for Diversity program, managed by Access Marketing & Communications, officially announced three new team partnerships for the 2006 season. The new team owners joining Drive for Diversity are drag racing icon Frank Pedregon, Joe Gibbs Racing and NASCAR driver Jeff Spraker. Further t ... Continue reading
TRW's European Aftermarket Disc Production Tops Seven Million
PARIS, Oct. 14 -- Equip Auto -- TRW Automotive's Czech aftermarket business, LucasVarity s.r.o., today announced the production of its seven millionth brake disc in Frydlant, Czech Republic, since the plant's opening in 1999. The announcement was made at Equip Auto, the major European aftermarket trade show in Paris, F ... Continue reading
Certification ensures customers' ability to leverage UGS' NX software to gain maximum return on investment PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, announced today an agreement with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and CAD Potent ... Continue reading
Visiprise and HMS Software Announce Merger Agreement
Merger Creates Largest Exclusive Provider of Integrated Manufacturing Operations Solutions to Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Medical Device Manufacturers ATLANTA, Oct. 14 -- Visiprise, Inc. and HMS Software, Inc. today announced they have entered into an agreement to merge operations and move forwa ... Continue reading
MADD Celebrates 25 Years of Saving Lives and Preventing Injuries
Nissan Teams With MADD as National Sponsor and Encourages Public Support ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 14 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will launch its signature 5K Strides for Change walk at the Albuquerque Academy on Saturday, October 15, 2005, at 8:40 a.m. to rally financial and community support for the prevent ... Continue reading
Rare Harley Earl 1954 Pontiac Concept Car to Headline at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Oct. 14, 2005--One lucky bidder at the 2006 Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction will drive away with one of the most unique concept cars ever designed, Harley Earl's 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special. This car, one of only two built, was created to tour on the West Coast to help spread the excitement o ... Continue reading
GM and DCX Approve Use of New Protein-Based Interior Surface Material From Canadian General - Tower
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Oct. 14 -- Canadian General - Tower Ltd. (CGT), North America's leading supplier of automotive interior cover stocks, today announced that its latest protein-based product has been approved for use at DaimlerChrysler. This latest achievement expands upon a ground breaking market introduction, launch ... Continue reading
Cummins and Dongfeng Motor Co. to Develop New Heavy-Duty Engine Platform in China
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 14, 2005--Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company (DCEC), a 50-50 joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Dongfeng Motor Company, has begun development of a 13-liter heavy-duty truck engine designed to serve the high-end of the truck market in China. The fully electronic engine, which is expected to be ready for ... Continue reading
WHO: Elder Automotive Group and Aston Martin of Troy executives Aston Martin corporate automotive experts Current, prospective owners WHAT: First look at the all-new 2006 V8 Vantage, the latest offering from the legendary Aston Martin, manufacturer of handcrafted sports cars. Also, on site will be other fabulous Aston ... Continue reading
Retail New-Vehicle Sales Drop Dramatically in Early October
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Oct. 14, 2005--Retail new-vehicle sales in the first nine days of October were down 33 percent versus the same period a year ago, and down 44 percent versus the first nine days of September, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's premier source for real-time automotiv ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Weekly Vehicle Production - Octobr 14, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 326,626 units, down 3.3 percent from the 337,853 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 12,997,9 ... Continue reading
Jaguar Chooses Novelis as Aluminum Supplier for New XK
ATLANTA, Oct. 14 -- Novelis Inc. announced today that it has been selected by Jaguar Cars Limited as the sole supplier of aluminum sheet for the new Jaguar XK sports car to be launched in early 2006. The all-new XK features an advanced aluminum body structure constructed with the aid of technology from Novelis. Each Ja ... Continue reading
See How Alfa Romeo is Contributing to the Revenues of Fiat Auto in 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25890) has announced the addition of Alfa Romeo 2005 company profile edition 2 to their offering. Alfa Romeo is one of the business units of Fiat Auto, which in itself is a subsidiary of the Fiat Group. The Fiat Group is he ... Continue reading
Amerityre Hires Dr. Gary N. Benninger as Chief Operating Officer
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 14 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announces that it has hired Gary N. Benninger, PhD. Physics, effective October 16th as its Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Benninger most recently was employed by Magna International, Inc., a $20+ billion diversified auto parts supplier and its af ... Continue reading
GM Pushes UAW For Healthcare Cost Cuts Paper Reports
NEW YORK October 14, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. wants auto workers to agree cuts in its $5.6 billion annual U.S. health-care costs in the next few days, or GM could cut them unilaterally, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. United Auto Workers Vice Pres ... Continue reading
Garini Group Places Order for 2,255 Electric Powered Scooter Units
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--Oct. 14, 2005--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge EPIC technology is pleased to announce that the Garini Group of Brazil has placed their initial order for 2,255 units for shipme ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Entry Into Ukrainian Market
KIEV, Ukraine, October 14 -- - Ukraine Launch, Set for Late 2007, Continues Luxury Brand's Global Expansion Nissan Motor Ukraine announced plans to launch its luxury Infiniti brand in the Ukrainian market, starting at the end of 2007. Ukraine is the second country selected for Infiniti expansion in Eastern Europe, foll ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Pump Prices Fall as Motorists Cut Back
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 14, 2005--The state's retail gasoline market continues to demonstrate see-saw volatility in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, with prices declining through the region this week after rising the prior week. The current price drop is attributed to a decline in demand caused by high prices si ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling 160,000 Prius Hybrids for Possible Engine Problem
TOKYO October 14, 2005; The AP reported that Toyota is recalling 160,000 Prius gasoline-electric hybrid cars worldwide because their engines can stop due to an electrical problem, Japan's top automaker said Friday. No accidents or injuries have been reported linked to the problem, in which engines in some Prius cars ha ... Continue reading
UGS to Host Charity Premiere for 'A Car is Born' Benefiting Focus: HOPE
Event to be held on November 7, at Fox Theatre, Detroit 'A Car is Born' - first ever television documentary on history of automotive product development process - to air on WTVS, Detroit on November 8 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, t ... Continue reading
TTTech: Both Red Team Vehicles in the Top 3 at the DARPA Race
VIENNA, Austria & PRIMM, Nev.--Oct. 13, 2005--Two Red Team autonomous robotic vehicles, each equipped with TTTech technology, finished the 132-mile (230-kilometer) course of the DARPA Grand Challenge Race on October 8th. Both robots performed superbly. Red Team's veteran Sandstorm took 2nd place and H1ghlander was 3rd. ... Continue reading
Details Emerge On New Mercedes-Benz GL SUV
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 12, 2005 at 1:10 PM CST A little while back we brought you spy photos of the new GL-Class, Mercedes latest addition to the giant SUV market. Today, Auto Motor und Sport has posted an official photo of the new model, as well additional details to wet the appetites of anyone in ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series - Thursday from So. Ga. Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION FINALS SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 250-2293 Southeast Division Summit Series finals underway at South Ga. Motorsports Park CECIL, Ga. - More than 600 of the top racers, r ... Continue reading
Despite Wonderful Weather, Concern of Higher Gas Prices Clouds Travel Season
Tourism Industry Reports '05 Warm Weather Season Results LANSING, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Concerns about Michigan's rising gas prices and the economy were among the reasons that led to a soft travel season this past summer, Memorial Day to Labor Day. "Michigan's tourism industry has had to endure a couple of tough years. Thi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review Roundup
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 13, 2005 at 10:10 AM CST Listen up soccer moms (and dads, to be politically correct), I know you've had your eye on the Mercedes R-Class for a while now, but you still can't decide whether you should go the minivan route or stick to the giant gas-guzzling monster trucks known ... Continue reading
Meineke Car Care Centers Partners With Wachovia Retirement Services
Franchisees have access to Wachovia's Connect k small business retirement plan CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13 -- Wachovia Corporation is pleased to announce a joint agreement with Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., to offer retirement savings plans to Meineke's franchise owners and employees. Meineke's approximately 900 franchi ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a fourth quarter dividend of 10 cents a share on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the third quarter of 2005. The fourth quarter dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2005 to shareholders of ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Searches for Smaller Cars on the Rise
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 13 -- At a time when gas prices continue to increase, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for smaller cars are on the rise. Examples include the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, and Toyota Prius, all of which are climbing in popularity based on searches o ... Continue reading
Louisiana Car Dealer Credits Franchise System With Recovery From Hurricane Double Whammy
CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 13 -- Nearly a month and many gray hairs since taking a hurricane one-two punch, a Louisiana used-car dealer is helping his customers get rolling again, and he's crediting his franchise system and fellow franchisees with getting him back on his feet. David Harris owns a J.D. Byrider franchise in Houm ... Continue reading
Blue Sky Productions Documents the History of Automotive Product Development in PBS Special
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 13 -- From the producers of "Autoline Detroit" comes a brand new documentary that chronicles the intricate process involved with bringing a new car to market. Blue Sky Productions has produced a one-hour program for Detroit Public Television called "A Car is Born." The program, premiering on WTVS i ... Continue reading
Hybrids, Diesels Dominate EPA Economy List
WASHINGTON Oct 13, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s Corolla was the sole gasoline-only car to make a U.S. government list issued on Wednesday of the ten most fuel-efficient 2006 model vehicles. The Corolla's 32 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway earned it last place on t ... Continue reading
IIHS Frontal Crash Tests Results - SUV's
ARLINGTON, VA — Ford's Freestyle, a midsize SUV introduced for the 2005 model year, earned the highest rating of good in a 40 mph frontal offset test recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Freestyle also earned the "best pick" designation for frontal crash test performance. This bri ... Continue reading
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