Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America's domestic auto industry WASHINGTON, DC - We appreciate the Pre ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Reports Sales of $20.7 Million for the Third Quarter 2006
WIXOM, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") (AMEX:VCC) . On July 3, 2006 Veri-Tek acquired Manitex, Inc., ("Manitex") through the acquisition of the membership interests of Quantum Value Management, LLC. With the acquisition of Manitex, the Company now operates in two segments: ... Continue reading
Remarks by President Bush After a Meeting With CEOs of the U.S. Automobile Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush after a meeting with CEOs of the U.S. automobile manufacturers: The Oval Office 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: The Vice President and members of my Cabinet, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Transportation, members of my staff and I have ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) today announced its annual Residual Value Awards, which honor those vehicles in each automotive segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. This year's awards are based on 2007 model year vehicles. For the fifth year, ALG has ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Q3 2006 Results
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (third quarter) and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2006. Operating Results Third Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended Octobe ... Continue reading
LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 14 -- Consumers may be victims of the rollercoaster ride with gasoline prices still hovering at an average of $2.20 a gallon according to the Energy Information Administration*, but they are not powerless in controlling their fuel costs. In addition to fuel efficiency tips, Precision Tune Auto Care ... Continue reading
Michelin Offers Metro Detroit Motorists Free Vehicle Safety Checks
WHAT Michelin teams up with Metro Detroit Wal-Mart stores to conduct free vehicle safety checks for motorists to prepare them for holiday travel and inclement weather season. Fast, convenient 7-point check is performed in the parking lot (motorists remain in their cars) and includes a take home monthly vehicle safety c ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES WORLD CHAMPS CROWNED IN THE DESERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 SCHUMACHER, FORCE, LINE AND HINES CROWNED NHRA POWERADE SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Tony Schumacher, still numb following an unbelievable championship triumph Sunday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, headlined four world-championship wi ... Continue reading
Robert B. McCurry, Jr. Obituary
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del., Nov. 14 -- Robert B. McCurry, Jr., three-time captain of the Michigan State University football team and hard-driving auto executive who introduced rebates as a sales incentive, died Nov. 13, of complications from prostate cancer. A resident of Palm Desert, Calif., and Rehoboth Beach, Del., he was ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Restructuring Focus Shifts Toward Sale
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today that it expects to sell its operations, in whole or in parts, to maximize the value of the enterprise for its creditors and preserve the largest number of jobs for its employees. On August 30, 2006, the Company filed a plan of reorganiza ... Continue reading
Gas Price Nearly Unchanged from One Month Ago, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--The nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline is just 0.3 cent per gallon lower since the middle of last month at $2.229 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The national average price briefly fell below $2.20 cents per gal ... Continue reading
Guilford verstärkt europäische Präsenz
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, November 14 -- Guilford, globaler Designer und Hersteller von Leistungstextilien, gab heute die Ausweitung seines Europageschäfts mit der Gründung von Guilford France bekannt. Guilford France ist aus der Übernahme von Salome-Rokona hervorgegangen, ein Unternehmen, das Fertigungsbetriebe u ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Homestead Advance...
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced on Sun., Nov. 12 that it will make its NASCAR debut with a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) that features Wrigley's Spearmint, Doublemint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit and Winterfresh brands. ... Continue reading
Gas Price Nearly Unchanged From One Month Ago, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--The nationwide average price of self-service regular gasoline is just 0.3 cent per gallon lower since the middle of last month at $2.229 per gallon, according to AAAâs daily, on-line Fuel Gauge Report (www.aaafuelgaugereport.com). The national average price briefly fell below $2.20 per gallon before ... Continue reading
TOYOTA Notes & Quotes NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Homestead-Miami Speedway - November 17, 2006 THIS RACE: The race at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be the 11th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at the track. There will be 10 Toyota Tundras in the field at Miami -- the final NCTS race of the 2006 season. LAST ... Continue reading
EXX INC Announces Third Quarter Consolidated Sales and Net Income for 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced its consolidated sales and net income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30 Net sales $36,402,000 $33,274,000 Income (loss) from continuing operations ... Continue reading
Freescale Opens Licensing of ColdFire Microcontroller Architecture to Embedded Customers
MUNICH, Germany--Broadening customer access to one of the industryâs most popular 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) architectures, Freescale Semiconductor has initiated a ColdFire® licensing program for the embedded design community. Licensing ColdFire technology gives customers unprecedented design flexibility usin ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Collaborative Effort To Prevent Backovers
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator Calls for a Collaborative Effort to Solve the Tragic Issue of Motor Vehicle Backovers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator Nicole R. Nason today called for a comprehensive solution to a tragic problem â children who are backed ... Continue reading
Catera Somebody once said that typical Cadillac owners are somewhere between 65 years of age and dead. A cruel description, but, until recently, fairly accurate. Certainly, the General Motors luxury car division has done little to change that image, bringing out a mind-numbing succession of over-sized, luxury-laden par ... Continue reading
News Release: Loans To Help Truckers Save Money, Reduce Emissions
News for Release: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Loans To Help Truckers Save Money, Reduce Emissions *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Nov. 14, 2006) Small trucking companies can make sure the rubber meets the road while saving money ... Continue reading
Ultimate Fan Experience Continues at Ford Championship Weekend for Winner of 'Race to the Dream'
HOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 14 -- For Matthew Walker, this year's NASCAR Season finale, Ford Championship Weekend, takes on a whole new meaning. Walker, from Forest Grove, Oregon, is the 2006 winner of the "Race to the Dream" Ultimate Fan Experience after out-driving eight other contestants over a three-day racing experience ... Continue reading
Although they are currently the most popular thing since sliced bread, and everyone seems to drive one, Iâd like to present an argument against the proliferation of sport utility vehicles. And exhibit âAâ is the Audi A6 Avant. All-new for 1999, the Avant is an all-wheel-drive station wagon that, I submit ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2006 Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, Nov. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: WATG) (''Wonder Auto'' or ''the Company''), a China-based manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, today announced its financial results for the third quarter 2006. The Company's business is focused on desig ... Continue reading
No one's exactly sure how it happened, but pickup trucks seem to have evolved into the sports cars of the 1990s. Originally built as workhorses, theyâre now lowered, raised, stripped down, given fancy paint jobs, and owned by people who are reluctant to drive them through a mud puddle, much less up a washed-out si ... Continue reading
Decorator Industries Reports Results for Third Quarter 2006
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 14 -- Decorator Industries, Inc. (AMEX:DII) a supplier of interior furnishings for recreational vehicles ("RV"), manufactured housing ("MH") and the lodging industry, today announced results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2006. Third quarter 2006 net sales were $12, ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Selected by SHL Automation, Inc. to Provide Robotics for New Grinding Cell
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by SHL Automation, Inc. (SHL) as its robotics supplier for its new grinding and scotching system. SHL Automation, Inc. of Tucker, Georgia, will use the KUKA KR 16 robot in its sys ... Continue reading
B2Ds Live Performance Management; Composite Application Achieves SAP Apps; Certified Status
CLEVELAND--B2D Solutions Inc., the leading provider of fast-cycle closed-loop continuous improvement solutions for manufacturers, announced today that SAP AG has certified its Live Performance Management composite application (LPM) for use on the SAP NetWeaver® platform and for integration with SAP® ERP Central C ... Continue reading
Baltimore Dent-Remover 'Bent on' Dunlop 'Maxxed Out' Awards
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- One Baltimore man knows ding and bling. During the day, he fixes simple dents, dings and creases, but he is equally passionate about transforming Hondas into bling. Obviously, there's more to paintless dent removal than minor car door damage from runaway shopping carts. Ryan Shutt, 29, a dent re ... Continue reading
Altairnano and Phoenix to Exhibit With AAA At the San Francisco International Auto Show
RENO, Nev.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , will demonstrate its safe, fast charge, long life NanoSafe batteries in Phoenix Motorcarsâ zero emission, all electric, freeway ready sports utility truck (SUT) at the San Francisco International Auto show to be held in the Moscone Center. The Altairnano-powered Phoenix S ... Continue reading
GILA(R) Revolutionizes DIY Automotive Window Tinting With New Custom Cut(TM) Program
MARTINSVILLE, Va., Nov. 14 -- GILA Film Products has revolutionized automotive do-it-yourself window tinting with the introduction of Custom Cut window film. Do-it-yourself application is now easier than ever with Custom Cut, which offers window film pre-cut to fit more than 2,000 vehicle models from approximately 30 d ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Provide Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Spartan Motors
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Nov. 14 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , now offers SmarTire's tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as options for its fire truck and motorhome customers. Spartan currently has 36 models riding on ... Continue reading
Honda Impact in Alabama: $4.5 Billion and 45,000 Jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 14 -- Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) contributes $4.5 billion annually to the state's economy and, along with its suppliers, is responsible for more than 45,000 direct and indirect jobs in Alabama, according to an economic impact study released today by the Economic Development Partnership ... Continue reading
Enterprise Ranks Highest in Satisfying Rental Car Customers for a Third Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Travelers renting cars at airport locations record significantly higher customer satisfaction levels with rental car companies than they did in 2005, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2 ... Continue reading
Modine Provides Cooling Modules for the First Hydrogen Powered Buses in Brazil
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets, announced today its Fuel Cell Products Group will deliver specially designed cooling modules, as well as other ancillary components, for the first hydrogen powered bu ... Continue reading
New e-Car Solution Links Advertising, Search and e-Commerce to Connect Dealers With Buyers
Dealers Close Sales Before Customer Ever Enters the Showroom HERNDON, Va., Nov. 14 -- Selling -- and buying -- a car online just got easier. AutomoBids.com(TM), a new e-car commerce network, helps dealers connect with qualified buyers and close the sale -- quickly, easily and all online. AutomoBids.com(TM) moves beyond ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola Grows in Russia with New Models From Volvo Trucks
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Coca-Cola in Russia has ordered almost 300 Volvo FL and Volvo FE (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) distribution trucks from the Volvo Trucks in Russia. The order is the latest move in a long relationship between the two companies. After taking delivery of the new vehicles, Coca-Cola will have more than 1000 Vo ... Continue reading
Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. Launches Motorcycle VIN Data Product
For immediate release Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. Launches Motorcycle VIN Data Product WESTMINSTER, Mass., November 14, 2006 -- Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. (CRS), a leading powersports data provider, today announced the release of VIN Fact, a vehicle identification number decoder, for customers requiring th ... Continue reading
Improvements in Large Truck Aerodynamics Demonstrate Potential to Save Nearly One Billion Gallons of Fuel Annually WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- America could save nearly one billion gallons of fuel annually by adopting new aerodynamic technologies on tractor- trailer trucks, according to a two-year collaborative study conduc ... Continue reading
1.5 Million Michiganians to Travel During Thanksgiving, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 14 -- An estimated 1.5 million Michiganians said they will travel during the 2006 Thanksgiving holiday period, says AAA Michigan. The vast majority of travelers in Michigan and surrounding Great Lakes states (91 percent) will stay with relatives -- a significantly higher percentage than the rest o ... Continue reading
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Review
When Canadians go tire-kicking, we tend to want maximum bang for the buck without spending much for it. Without putting too fine a point on it, we are stingy with our car-buying dollars. Thus it comes as no surprise that best-selling passenger car in Canada for at least the past seven years has been the Chev Cavalier. ... Continue reading
1995 BMW 328iS Many car manufacturers would like to lay claim to building the best sports coupe on the market. But there's only room for one on the victory podium, and the winner is the new BMW 328iS. Of all the domestic and import coupes, none can challenge the 328iS for flat-out driveability and all around performanc ... Continue reading
1994 Chevrolet Blazer TurboDiesel 4x4 Review
1994 Chev Blazer TurboDiesel 4x4 Although mini-vans such as the Plymouth Voyager, Ford Aerostar, Toyota Previa and Mazda MPV are the transportation of choice for many families these days, there are other, equally versatile, rigs out there that can do family duty as well as take you into the backroads or get you home wh ... Continue reading
By their own admission, Infinitiâs Q45 flagship sedan hasnât exactly been a sales leader for the upscale manufacturer. Last year, they sold a paltry 41 cars in all of Canada. Not exactly awe-inspiring. âThe original Q45 had a lot of good points, but it was not perfect,â adds Ian Forsythe, director o ... Continue reading
American Honda press release on Corona Extra Road Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Torrance, CA November 13, 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR chosen by Corona Extra Racing for 2007 AMA Superbike series American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and Cycle Motion Experience LLC, operating entity for Corona Extra Racing, have signed a multi-year agreement to support Corona Extra Racing in the AMA Superbike ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2006 Third Quarter Results
NOVI, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call with investors on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss its 2006 third quarter results, provide a general business update, and respond to investor questions. The company's results will be posted to the Cooper-Standard Web ... Continue reading
Guilford Expands European Presence
WILMINGTON, N.C., Nov. 13 -- Guilford, a global designer and manufacturer of performance textiles, announced today the expansion of its European operations with the establishment of Guilford France. Guilford France was formed by the acquisition of France-based Salome-Rokona, which includes manufacturing operations and ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
EXETER, Pa., Nov. 13 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (the "Company"), the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive accessories in North America, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Highlights include: * Net sales for the third quarter ended September ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace" or the “Company”) , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance, security and personal defense products, and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Financial ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Excerpts from Tony Schumacher's Post Race Press Conference
These are some excerpts from Tony Schumacher's post event press conference at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov. 12, 2006. Schumacher had the greatest comeback ever in NHRA POWERade Series history after coming back from 336 points down in eighth place after the Chicago event in June. He ac ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS 11/13/06: Mazeroski, Carter...Schumacher
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS BILL MAZEROSKI, JOE CARTER ... TONY SCHUMACHER: In the annals of sports history, perhaps nothing resonates more with fans than a walkoff home run that rips victory from the jaws of defeat. When you add to the equation that a championship ... Continue reading
HORSHAM, Pa., Nov. 13 -- ORBIT/FR, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ORFR), a leading producer of sophisticated, automated microwave test and measurement systems for the aerospace/defense, wireless communication, automotive, and satellite industries, today reported results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman in Pro Cycling's Daily Peloton
Hi, Everybody-- Yes, it¹s almost the end of racing¹s ³off-season² and also just about the end of silly season. But in the meantime, I just got this article forwarded to me from the Pro Cycling News, Daily Peloton that features Randy. Thought you might like to take a look it, if you hadn¹t seen it already‹ bikes ... Continue reading
Spanish Pharmaceutical Company Completes Product Testing & Places Order for Smartcool(TM) Technology
Smartcool's 'Green Technology' Just the Tonic VANCOUVER, Nov. 14 -- Smartcool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC), is pleased to announce the order and successful completion of testing, of its Energy Savings Module(TM) ("ESM(TM)") by FAES FARMA, a Spanish based pharmaceutical company. The project and installation was coordinated ... Continue reading
Nav-a-Trip Gift Certificates Guide Travelers to a Bright Holiday Season
WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 14 -- Not many people can afford their own personal tour guide when traveling, but Nav-a-Trip offers the next best thing: rentals of portable GPS navigation systems loaded with maps of every town in North America and many in Europe -- complete with information on local points of interest. For thos ... Continue reading
Versatile Building Block Eases Integration for Systems Requiring Up to 1,500 Volts SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. has introduced a compact, fully integrated, 125-volt BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor module to provide an easy-to-integrate building block for scalable energy storage and power delivery solutio ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Announces OSTAR Headlamp
SAN JOSE, Calif.--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a leader in light-emitting diode (LED) technology, announced today the launch of its new OSTAR® Headlamp. With the launch of the OSTAR Headlamp, and the upcoming launch of OSTAR Headlamp Hot Spot, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors will target vehicle forward lighting applications ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will investigate how to make health care more affordable for automotive manufacturers, suppliers and consumers by focusing on quality and value in the health care system -- including a new approach of applying proven automotive quality methodologies to hea ... Continue reading
More Than 30 Percent of Holiday Travelers Will Take Their Pet on the Road
Cars.com Offers Advice on Best Car Options for Pets and Information on Keeping Pets Safe on the Road CHICAGO, Nov. 14 -- According to a recent survey conducted by Cars.com, more than 30 percent of holiday travelers will take their pet on the road with them this year. Roughly a quarter of all pet owners travel with thei ... Continue reading
PITTSFIELD, Mass.--Underscoring its position as an innovator of many of the most advanced materials technologies in the world, GE Plastics today announced another first: the invention and launch of Extem(1) thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins. This new family of highly engineered polymers meets growing OEM demand for ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Gross Profit Up 17%, Net Income Up 50% for the Third Quarter 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Affinia Group Inc. announced improved gross profit and increased net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Thomas Madden, Affinia's Chief Financial Officer, stated, "During the third quarter we were pleased to see improvements in our unit sales and in gross profit which inc ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Pre-Announces Expected Second Quarter Results
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 13 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that for its second quarter it expects to report a loss in the range of $.16 to $.20 per diluted share. The expected loss includes a $3.3 million after-tax charge ($.28 per share) due to a non- cash increase in the allowance for credit losses relate ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Makes Splash with Totally New Marine Lineup
State-of-the-art chartplotters, sonar, and cartography AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 13 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced a new and completely redesigned line of chartplotters, sonar, and charting that offers powerful features, state-of-the-art satellite photo-generated cartograph ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Receipt of Military Orders
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the receipt of purchase orders from the U.S. military totaling $1,006,522 for its unique hydraulic winch/bumper assemblies. Mile Marker International Inc. today announced the receipt of several purchase orde ... Continue reading
Who: Jack Roush, NASCAR team owner and winner of four NASCAR championships in three series, will test-drive the latest Ford products along with Florida consumers, including the first Florida consumer test-drive of the hot new 2007 Ford Edge. Additionally, NASCAR drivers David Gilliland, Michel Jourdain, Jr., David Raga ... Continue reading
The Garmin(R) GMR(TM) 18: Unsurpassed Power, Small Size
Garmin also announces two-year warranty on all marine radar units OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 13 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the new 4kW GMR 18 - a space-saving 18-inch radar that is twice as powerful as most other radars in its price and size range. The product was introduced today at ... Continue reading
Ford Files Forms 10-Q and 10-K/A With SEC; Completes Restatement of 2001-2005 Financial Results
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor Company today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its 2006 third-quarter 10-Q Report and an amended 2005 10-K Report to restate its previously reported financial results from 2001 through 2005 to correct accounting for certain derivative transactions under Paragraph ... Continue reading
Jacobs Receives Wind Shear Inc. Wind Tunnel Contract
TULLAHOMA, Tenn., Nov. 14 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that a subsidiary company received a contract from Wind Shear Inc. (a subsidiary of Haas Automation) to design and construct the first motorsports 180 mph wind tunnel in North America with a rolling road to test full-scale NASCAR race cars. The ... Continue reading
DOLLAR Launches Dollar Express Renter Rewards, Offers 'Double Credits' Thru Mar. 31, 2007
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 14 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today kicks off its own signature frequency program, Dollar Express Renter Rewards. The program, an enhancement to the company's already-popular Dollar Express program -- which promises expedited service -- will reward m ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 14 -- The best car rental company for frequent business travelers just became more convenient for all travelers. National Car Rental announced today it will roll out new touch-screen kiosks at rental locations throughout the United States. The new system cuts check in time by about 50 percent when co ... Continue reading
GREENSBORO, N.C.--Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced the release of significant SpecMetrix⢠system advances at the 2006 Aerospace Testing Expo in Anaheim, CA. These upgrades will afford customers higher-level functionality and enabl ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Delivers Motor/Generator System for Long-Haul Class 8 Hybrid Truck Application
FREDERICK, Colo., Nov. 14 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has delivered a permanent magnet motor/generator system for application in a long-haul Class 8 hybrid truck. The custom UQM(R) motor/generator system will be integrated into a transmi ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor Credit Company today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its 2006 third quarter 10-Q Report. The company also filed an amended 2005 10-K Report to restate previously reported financial results from 2001 through 2005 and amended 10-Q Reports for the periods ended ... Continue reading
AutoZone Revs Its Engines With SAS
CARY, N.C.--Itâs about to get easier than ever to find the parts you need at AutoZone, thanks to SAS. The nationâs No. 1 auto parts chain is enhancing its product assortment mix by using several powerful SAS retail software products. SAS, the leader in business intelligence, already has begun implementing Mar ... Continue reading
GETEX Abu Dhabi 2006 Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled: 'Topical courses including urban planning and petroleum engineering in the spotlight at GETEX Abu Dhabi' for use in your publication. Also attached is an image of a stand at the GETEX Abu Dhabi 2005. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to ... Continue reading
Guilford Expands European Presence
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, November 14 -- Guilford, a global designer and manufacturer of performance textiles, announced today the expansion of its European operations with the establishment of Guilford France. Guilford France was formed by the acquisition of France-based Salome-Rokona, which includes manufacturing o ... Continue reading
Monster Motors Inc. Launches ChicagoAutoAuction.com
CHICAGO--Monster Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRMT) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest local site, www.ChicagoAutoAuction.com. Monster Motors online auto auction sites specialize in the buying and selling of used vehicles to and from dealers and private parties, and to and from the public. Already serving the ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Unveils Fuel Saving Hybrid Drive Refuse Vehicle
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE:OSK] announced today that the company is presenting its proprietary ProPulse® hybrid drive technology in a refuse vehicle application at the 2006 Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) during the 6th National HTUF meeting being held in San Diego, California November 14-16, 200 ... Continue reading
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Traffic Headaches
Initiative offers ideas for commuters across the country RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 14 -- Looking for a way to curb traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and save money? Faced with unpredictable gas prices, an influx of new residents and worsening traffic jams, the Triangle region of North Carolina (Raleigh/ ... Continue reading
Chrysler 300 Cars Equipped With Hella's Adaptive Cruise Control
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- The luxurious Chrysler 300 Limited and Chrysler 300C are the first vehicles offering tier-one automotive supplier Hella's LIDAR-based (LIght Detection and Ranging) adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology as optional equipment late in the 2007 model year. About half the cost of standard, radar-based ... Continue reading
Washington Biodiesel Schedules Early 2007 Construction Start on New Plant
SUGAR LAND, Texas--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Shareholder start-up biodiesel venture Washington Biodiesel, LLC has scheduled early 2007 as the target construction start date for a new biodiesel plant. The company has secured financing, a site for the plant and has a biodiesel technolog ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda and Yachiyo Strengthen Capital Ties; Towards Further Enhancement of the Mini-vehicle Business and Global Parts Supply Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it would further strengthen its capital ties with Yachiy ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Off 4-Day Safe-driving Event in Guangzhou, China
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Kicks Off 4-Day Safe-driving Event in Guangzhou, China Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 14, 2006 - Toyota Motor Cororation marked the start today of a four-day Toyota Driver Communication (TDC) safe-driving event at the former Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzho ... Continue reading
Alamo Launches First-of-a-Kind Rental Car Check in Kiosks Throughout the U.S.
An Industry First, Kiosk Cuts Average Transaction Time in Half TULSA, Okla., Nov. 14 -- An industry first, Alamo Rent A Car announced today it will roll out new self-service kiosks at rental locations throughout the United States. The new system cuts check in time for customers by about 50 percent when compared to aver ... Continue reading
Dealer.com Named "Coolest Company" by Interface Tech News
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Dealer.com, a leading provider of eMarketing solutions that increase online sales and marketing effectiveness for auto dealerships, announced today that it was named a âCoolest Companyâ by Interface Tech News in the 2006 Technologistâs Technology Guide. Dealer.com was one of three compan ... Continue reading
New State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Activity Database Now Available
WASHINGTON--Fuel Cells 2000 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program have launched a new searchable database that documents fuel cell and hydrogen activity in the United States â stationary installations, vehicle demonstrations, fueling stations, and policies, initiatives, and legislation designed ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2006 Nine-Month Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, November 14 The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana: DMH; NYSE: DMH) approved today its financial results for the first nine months of 2006. Revenues for the first nine months of 2006 were EUR 232.0 million compared to EUR 228.8 million over the same period in 2005, up EUR ... Continue reading
The New Citroën JUMPY All-Purpose Vehicle
PARIS - November 14, 2006: Citroën has long been a key player on the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. The constant match between Citroën's range and market trends enabled the Marque to take 10.2% of the European market (26 countries) and the number-three spot in 2005. To give an idea of the importance of the LC ... Continue reading
National AFVI Conference: Top Ten Reasons to Attend
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Largest Alternative Fuels Conference in the World: Gain a full understanding of the many cost saving provisions of the 2005 Energy Bill · Explore documented ways to save significant operational costs · Meet the people and hear the perspectives that matter most · Receive informatio ... Continue reading
World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica
Groundbreaking AltCar Expo to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Vehicles and Feature Ride-and-Drive Opportunities for the Public. Recent National Poll Shows One-Third of U.S. Adults Interested in Owning or Leasing an Alternative Fuel Vehicle SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2006: The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host ... Continue reading
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