Volvo Reaches Deal With California Regulators to Extend Warranty on Stalling Cars
SAN FRANCISCO November 15, 2005; David Kravets writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo subsidiary has quietly reached a deal with California regulators to extend the warranty of defective throttles in about 356,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada that are prone to stalling, the company said Tue ... Continue reading
GUANGZHOU, China--Nov. 15, 2005--China Southern Airlines, (HKSE:1055) (SHA:600029) - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China took a major hi-tech step forward with the introduction of the nation's first-ever automatic check-in boarding system a ... Continue reading
Department of Justice Clears Siebel Systems Acquisition
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--Siebel Systems, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has cleared its proposed acquisition by Oracle Corporation under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The transaction still requires regulatory clearance from the European Commission and is subject to other conditions. The ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 15, 2005--Dassault Systemes' (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) recent DELMIA 2005 North America Worldwide User Group Conference brought together leaders from the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, defense and consumer industries to share how their companies are strategically employing D ... Continue reading
Fitch Expects to Rate Chase Auto Owner Trust 2005-B 'AAA'
NEW YORK--Nov. 15, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to rate Chase Auto Owner Trust 2005-B as follows: -- $395,000,000 class A-1 4.41% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $302,000,000 class A-2 4.77% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $415,000,000 class A-3 4.84% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $256,880,000 class A-4 4.88% asset-backed note ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--Green Hills Software, Inc., the technology leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO) and real-time operating systems (RTOS), today introduced a family of industry-optimized software development platforms for medical, Software Defined Radio (SDR), wireless, industrial control, au ... Continue reading
G Squared Motorsports: Year End Review
*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 RIDERS: CHIP ELLIS and MATT SMITH MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net G Squa ... Continue reading
WESTFORD, Mass.--Nov. 15, 2005--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended October 1, 2005. For the first quarter ended October 1, 2005, total revenues were $25.4 million, compa ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., Nov. 15 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its upcoming quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share will be payable on December 15, 2005 to stockholders of record on December 1, 2005, representing its eighth consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the company declared its initial cash divid ... Continue reading
New $150 Million Warehouse Credit Facility for Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced that it has opened a new revolving warehouse credit facility. The new facility allows advances up to $150 million against eligible collateral and matures November 14, 2006. With the new credit facility in place, CPS has two committed facil ... Continue reading
New Versions of MATLAB Distributed Computing Tools Integrate With United Devices' Grid MP Scheduler
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 15, 2005--United Devices, a leading provider of grid and infrastructure management software and services, announced today that the next generation of MATLAB distributed computing tools, unveiled this week by The MathWorks, will integrate with United Devices' market-leading grid platform. Because Mat ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson Homestead-Miami Preview
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Ford 300-Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance No. 41 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: The No. 41 Discount Tire team will take chassis #556 for the Busch Series race this weekend. Sorenson pi ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular first quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable January 6, 2006, to shareholders of record as of December 13, 2005. The Reynolds and Reynolds annual meeting of shareholders will be held on ... Continue reading
WHAT: Executives from Robert Bosch Corporation and city and state dignitaries will commemorate construction of the company's new Plymouth Township Technical Center. The 225,000 sq. ft. facility will house research and development as well as administrative space for the company's electrical and electronics division. Bos ... Continue reading
TEAM MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV'
NEWS RELEASE November 15, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com TEAM MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV' Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's Samuel Hubinette will take center stage as he sits down with Speed Channel's ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Named to 2005 InfoWorld 100
CIO Larry Buettner Leads Award-Winning International Web-based Fleet Management Project DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced it has been named as a winner in the annual InfoWorld 100 award competition. The annual awards honor IT project ... Continue reading
WHAT: Automation Alley, Oakland County and Oakland Schools are paving the pathway for the future workforce through Superhighway to Success: Career Pathways for the 21st Century. This mega-career fair that connects businesses, educators and students is designed to inform students in grades 8-12 of immediate and future c ... Continue reading
Ranger Group Launches Organikglass(1) with GE's Lexan(2) GLX Resin for Automotive Glazing Solutions
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 15, 2005--Italy's Ranger Group announced in September that it has chosen GE's Lexan(2) GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass(1). GE's Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin, which provides high impact strength, UV protection, and light weight tha ... Continue reading
CITGO Enters Into a New Senior Secured Credit Agreement and Completes Tender Offers and Redemptions
HOUSTON, Nov. 15 -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation announced today that it has entered into a new $1.85 billion senior secured credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders led by BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., as co-lead arrangers (the "New Credit Agreement"). The New Credit Agreement consists of a five-year ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group - CIGI - Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI): -- Third Quarter Revenues Increase to $65.4 Million from $17.6 Million -- Nine months revenues increase to $186.3 Million from $26.8 Million -- Lease Receivables increase by over 155% over 2004 year end -- Operating Units maintain profitabilit ... Continue reading
More Rental Car Customers are Topping Off the Tank Before Returning Vehicles Due to Increasing Gas Prices WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- With an improvement in five of six measures since the 2004 study, Enterprise ranks highest in customer satisfaction among rental car companies, according to the J.D. Power and A ... Continue reading
MatrixOne to Release First Quarter Financial Results on November 15, 2005
WESTFORD, Mass.--Nov. 15, 2005--As previously announced by MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), the Company plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ended October 1, 2005 on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, after the m ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Third Quarter Ending September 30, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported a net loss for its 3rd Quarter or three-month period ending September 30, 2005 of $.07 per share versus a net loss of $.02 per share for the same period in 2004. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 and comparable period ending Sept ... Continue reading
POTTSTOWN, Pa., Nov. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that its Photo License Center, currently at 344 King St., Pottstown, will relocate a mile away to the Commonwealth Auto Tags Agency, a PennDOT on-line messenger service provider, at 978 High St., Pottstown. Photo license services w ... Continue reading
TBC Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Sumitomo Corporation of America
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 15 -- TBC Corporation , announced that its shareholders, at a special meeting held today, voted to adopt the merger agreement under which Sumitomo Corporation of America ("SCOA") will acquire TBC, one of the leading marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S. Under the merger ag ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and General Motors Launch CMMI
DENVER, Nov. 15 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and General Motors Corporation, in coordination with the government/industry/SEI CMMI Steering Group, today announced a joint effort to create a new business process improvement model for companies looking to source information technology capab ... Continue reading
Audi's Exotic Sports Car to Be Called R8
INGOLSTADT, Germany, Nov. 15 -- It is now official: the new Audi sports car will be called the Audi R8. Presented as the "Le Mans quattro" concept study two years ago at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has now taken the decision to build its new sports car. Everything is already being prepared for the series product ... Continue reading
35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Event to Offer Largest Collection of Corvettes Ever Assembled
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 15, 2005--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will offer the most comprehensive collection of Corvettes ever at a major auction at no reserve during the 2006 "World's Greatest Collector Car Event." Approximately 100 of the rarest Corvettes will be available during the 35th anniversary Barrett-Ja ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Buys Reliable Automotive
Continues National Expansion Strategy EXETER, Pa., Nov. 15 -- In a continuation of its national expansion strategy, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive aftermarket accessories in North America, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to a ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Slid in the Third Quarter, Reports Comerica Bank
DETROIT, Nov. 15 -- The purchase of an average- priced, new vehicle during the third quarter of 2005 took 26.2 weeks of median family income, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit- based Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up 1.5 weeks from the prior quarter, resulting in the worst reading for ... Continue reading
Mercedes ML500 Vs. Range Rover Sport
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 15, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST You know, the guys over at Motor Trend are pretty damn lucky. It seems like every other day they test drive a Mercedes and some other car, write about it, and on top of it all, they get paid to do it. Guess what? They're at it again, this time compari ... Continue reading
Shopping for Auto Insurance Just Got Easier - Talking to Someone ``Live'' Only a Mouse Click Away
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 15, 2005-- The Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies Continues Innovation Streak; Becomes First Major Auto Insurance Group to Connect With Consumers Using Voice Over Internet Protocol The Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies is making it easier than ever to buy car insu ... Continue reading
South Florida International Auto Show Concludes 10-Day Exhibit
MIAMI, Nov. 15 -- The 35th anniversary South Florida International Auto Show concluded its annual 10-day run Sunday with an estimated attendance total of 644,302. That is slightly less than last year, its busiest ever, and officials attribute the drop to residual effects of Hurricane Wilma. Visitors to the Miami Beach ... Continue reading
Women See Fuel Efficiency As a Major Factor in Car-Buying Decision
CHICAGO, Nov. 15 -- A recent survey conducted by cars.com shows that about 20 percent of women rank fuel efficiency as a top priority in the car-buying process. Fuel efficiency ranks above other major influences in cars, such as safety, body style, carrying capacity and options. The cars.com survey was designed to pinp ... Continue reading
Launch of Volkswagen's Eos convertible pushed back
Launch of Volkswagen's Eos convertible pushed back Production of Volkswagen's new Eos hardtop-convertible has been delayed, according to the automaker's hometown newspaper Wolfsburger Nachrichten as translated and cited by LeftlaneNews.com. The report indicates that production has been pushed from February, 2006, to su ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Acquires Majority Interest in Automotive.com
NEW YORK--Nov. 15, 2005--PRIMEDIA Inc today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Automotive.com, the premier automotive lead generation business serving new car buyers. As part of the transaction, PRIMEDIA has contributed the valuable assets associated with its 55 automotive Internet sites to Automotive.c ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Oct. 27, 2005--AAA will become the primary sponsor of Roush Racing's flagship No. 6 Nextel Cup Ford starting in 2006. In addition, veteran driver Mark Martin will extend his 'Salute To You' Tour and return to pilot the car for one more year in 2006, with Todd Kluever set to take over the reins from Marti ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 27, 2005--Alcoa announced today a new strategic alignment for its Alcoa Packaging and Consumer group that focuses its businesses on accelerating growth through new product innovation, operational excellence, enhanced customer connections and leveraged shared services. The formation of a new, world-clas ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Opening of New Dealership
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 27 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of a new dealership located in Columbia, Missouri. The total number of Car-Mart dealerships is now 81, and the Columbia dealership is the fifth dealership opened in Fiscal 2006. "The new dealership in Columbia is our eighth in Missouri," ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Oct. 27, 2005--ASV, Inc. today reported its sixth consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings. Net sales for the third quarter of 2005 increased 70% to $69.2 million, compared to $40.6 million for the same period in 2004. Assisted by a 207 basis point improvement in its gross profit percentage ... Continue reading
Automakers Jumping on Consumer Telematics Bandwagon, According to ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Oct. 27, 2005--Several new and returning entrants to the consumer telematics space are helping to validate an industry some think is still uncertain, according to recent findings from ABI Research. "At a time when some automakers are still deciding if initiating a telematics program will prove benefic ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announces the grand opening of a 14,000 square foot, collision repair center located in Plano, Texas. According to Dan Pettigrew, President and CEO of Caliber, ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive REIT Announces Record Date for Common Shareholders Eligible to Vote on Merger
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that the close of business on Friday, November 4, 2005, has been set as the record date for the determination of common shareholders eligible to receive the proxy and vote ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce October 2005 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's October Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 +1-210-795-9123 Call Leader: Kevin McCormick Passcode: Sales OTHER: Following the con ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Continental is launching production for several new electronic stability control (ESC) programs in North America on model year 2006 vehicles. Currently there are 51 model year 2006 vehicles in North America now available with Continental's ESC, an increase of eleven models over last year ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Earnings per share up 11.5 percent; revenue increases 8.5 percent TULSA, Okla., Oct. 27 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Total revenue for the 2005 third quarter was $456.7 million, an 8.5 percent increase over the 2004 third quarter. Net in ... Continue reading
Fluid blues, revitalizing greens and wood-inspired reds debut in 2008-2009 TROY, Mich., Oct. 27 -- The 2005 model year marks the fifth consecutive year that silver has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in North America, according to the annual global color popularity survey conducted by PPG Industries, the world ... Continue reading
Freescale's Ultra-Wideband Wins Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 27, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor has received a Technology Innovation Award from the Wall Street Journal for its commercial Ultra-Wideband (UWB) products. Named a winner under the "wireless" category, Freescale was recognized for its efforts to enable the first consumer products using UWB. In an au ... Continue reading
FW: NHRA TELECONFERENCE WITH FORCE, CAPPS, SCELZI
Editors: Here's an excellent release from John Force's p.r. camp (Dave Densmore), providing all the stats you should need to help you during today's NHRA teleconference which includes the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship contenders: Gary Scelzi, Ron Capps and John Force. It tells it all. Thanks. ... Continue reading
GATX Corporation Reports 2005 Third Quarter Results
CHICAGO--Oct. 27, 2005--GATX Corporation today announced net income from continuing operations for the third quarter of $34.3 million or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $48.2 million or $0.85 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2004. Income from continuing operations for the third quarter 2004 includes $0.48 ... Continue reading
GEICO Catastrophe Response Team Helping Victims of Hurricane Wilma
LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 27 -- GEICO's claims staff has been working around the clock since Hurricane Wilma made landfall. GEICO's Catastrophe Response Team (CAT) of more than 200 adjusters is deploying to South Florida and will remain until all hurricane claims are resolved. To reach GEICO's claims team at anytime, 24 hou ... Continue reading
JERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 27 -- Griffon Corporation announced today that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on November 3, 2005. Griffon will hold a conference call at 4:00 PM EST on November 3, 2005 to discuss the financial results and the operating strategy of the Company. The conference cal ... Continue reading
LA JOLLA, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--HighRES, Inc., providers of CAD/CAM integrated 3D reverse engineering and digitizing software products, today announced it will debut its HighRES for Mastercam X, their newly upgraded software interface for digitizing direct in Mastercam at SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 1-4, 2005 ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--Vision Entertainment, creators of the largest lifestyle custom car festival in the nation - Hot Import Nights and Hot Import Daze - celebrates its record-breaking 2005 season and announces a brand new format focused on street tuning and performance. The all-new format for select shows, kn ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, November 10, 2005
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 27 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced that the Company will report its third quarter financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005, on the morning of Thursday, November 10, 2005. ICOP Digita ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- General Motors is being investigated by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission over pensions accounting and transactions between the carmaker and bankrupt supplier Delphi. Covering a whole range of topics such as business, computers, electronics, science, technology or sports, the Inbox Robot of ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Reports 16% Growth in Earnings and 13% Growth in Book Value
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 27 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance with an emphasis on nonstandard auto insurance, today reported for the third quarter of 2005: Three Months Ended Sept. 30, Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, (in millions,except per share amounts and ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Oct. 27, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that Kirk Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer for J.B. Hunt, will present at the Stephens Inc. Logistics and Transportation Conference on Thursday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. (EST). The conference will be presented to the investmen ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2005 Third Quarter Net Income Results Up 45%
CHICAGO, Oct. 27 -- LKQ Corporation today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2005, with revenue of $133.6 million, net income of $6.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.28. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) "For the third quarter we exceeded our previously i ... Continue reading
LoJack Expands to Greater Cleveland Area to Help Combat Auto Theft
Expansion is LoJack's Second New Domestic Market in 2005 CLEVELAND, Oct. 27 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets, announced today that it has expanded its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Network into the greater Cleveland area. This is the second new market for LoJa ... Continue reading
Medco to Launch Government-Funded Electronic Prescribing Study in Cooperation With CMS
Study to Evaluate Benefits of e-Prescribing Initiative Launched with GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, UAW and Michigan Health Plans FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 27 -- In an effort to advance high-quality, cost-effective patient care, Medco Health Solutions, Inc. and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have joi ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 27 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, announced that it will present at the following conferences on November 1st. The presentation that will be used for the following conferences can be accessed on the Company's web site http://www.m ... Continue reading
Prevent Breakdowns With Regular Vehicle Maintenance
--Not maintaining your car according to schedule could be dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that tire failures and blowouts alone contribute to over 400 deaths and over 10 thousand non-fatal injuries each year. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http:// ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Expected 2005 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Live Webcast At 11:00 am ET. Conference Call and Replay Available At reyrey.com DAYTON, OHIO, Oct. 27 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it expects to report a fourth quarter loss of $34 million, or $0.55 per share, and fiscal year 2005 earnings of $33 million or $0.51 per share. These expected r ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Release FY 2005 Fourth Quarter Earnings
MILWAUKEE--Oct. 27, 2005--Rockwell Automation, Inc. is scheduled to release its FY 2005 fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation web site at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at ... Continue reading
--Are you interested in buying a new SUV but confused by the many models you see on the road? A trusted authority may help you narrow down your vehicle choices. Motor Trend magazine has announced the Nissan Xterra as its 2006 Sport/Utility of the Year. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to htt ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26702) has announced the addition of Car Washes - An Industry Profile to their offering. The car wash industry in the US includes 14,000 full-service car washes with combined annual revenue of about $5 billion. Large chains ... Continue reading
The Commerce Group, Inc. Announces 2005 Third Quarter Results and Comparison to 2004
WEBSTER, Mass.--Oct. 27, 2005--The Commerce Group, Inc. today reported 2005 third quarter results. Net earnings were $59.8 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $54.3 million or $1.64 per diluted share for 2004. During the third quarter of 2005, the Company had net realized investment gains o ... Continue reading
Motorola's MOTODRIVE(TM) Architecture Provides Solar Race Team with Broadband Car-to-Car Communications and a 'Wireless Cruise Control' application SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 27 -- Motorola, Inc.'s MOTODRIVE(TM) Architecture helped The University of Michigan's (UM) Solar Race Team place third during the World Solar Car Cha ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Gabelli 29th Annual Automotive Symposium Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 27, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a worldwide automotive retailer, announced today that Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, and George Brochick, Executive Vice President - West Operations, will be presenters at the Gabelli 29th Annual Automotive Symposium Conference in Las Vegas, Neva ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26577) has announced the addition of Forecourt Trader - The Journal to their offering There has been tremendous change in the petrol retailing industry in recent years. The dwindling profit on fuel retail has prompted the o ... Continue reading
2006 SPEED World Challenge Initial Schedule Announced
For Immediate Release 2006 SPEED World Challenge Initial Schedule Announced; Nine of 10 Races Confirmed TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 27, 2005) - SCCA Pro Racing announced today nine of the 10 races that will make up the 2006 SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship season. The final race will be announced shortly. The schedule ... Continue reading
AAA Provides Tools Mature Drivers Can Use When Getting Cars Repaired
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 27 -- AAA projects that by 2020, there will be more than 40 million licensed senior motorists on the road. As part of its annual Car Care Month, celebrated each October, AAA offers a checklist that mature motorists can use to boost their car care confidence and automotive self-reliance. Auto repairs c ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27 -- AAA will become the primary sponsor of Roush Racing's flagship No. 6 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series starting in 2006. In addition, veteran driver Mark Martin will extend his "Salute to You" Tour and return to pilot the car for one more year in 2006, with Todd Kluever set to take ... Continue reading
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 27 -- AAA will become the primary sponsor of Roush Racing's flagship No. 6 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series starting in 2006. In addition, veteran driver Mark Martin will extend his "Salute to You" Tour and return to pilot the car for one more year in 2006, with Todd Kluever set to take ov ... Continue reading
Active Military Urged to Deploy Auto Insurance Options, Advises AutoInsurancePlanners.com
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Oct. 27, 2005--As active members of the U.S. military continue to be regularly deployed to foreign duties, they should be provided with every option for the best auto insurance coverage to assist their difficult personal situations, says Sean Denny, president of www.AutoInsurancePlanners.com. "Many serv ... Continue reading
ADESA Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
On Revenue of $241 Million, ADESA Reports EPS of $0.35 and Adjusted EPS of $0.37 CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 27 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, today reported its third quarter financial results for the period ended Sept ... Continue reading
Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. to File Third Quarter Reports on November 2nd
VENTURA, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that they intend to file on November 2, 2005 their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. The reports will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company ... Continue reading
BatLOCK(TM) -- The Solution to All Battery Problems
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27 -- Pathfinder Management, Inc. (PMI) today unveiled BatLOCK(TM) -- a complete line of battery accessories specifically engineered to solve every problem associated with connecting or disconnecting batteries. BatLOCK(TM) enables fast and easy tool less installation and removal of batteries, red ... Continue reading
Catalytica Energy Systems to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, November 10th
GILBERT, Ariz.--Oct. 27, 2005--Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. , announced today that it will report third quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 10, 2005. In connection with this announcement, members of the public are invited to listen to the Company's live quarterly conference call o ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Oct. 27, 2005--Travidia Inc., the market leader in Internet marketing services for newspapers and retailers in North America and Europe, today announced the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has selected Travidia to power its new online auto dealer directory, www.dfwautolink.com. DFW Auto Link is powered by T ... Continue reading
Ghosts and Goblins Eight Stories High in Times Square
Lexus Gives Everyone in New York an Opportunity to See Themselves in Costume Live on Times Square Mega-Screen * * MEDIA ALERT * * HALLOWEEN SEGMENT * * WHAT: Lexus will be providing New Yorkers and visitors in costume in Times Square with the opportunity to have their photo taken and projected live, over two stories hi ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports 2005 Success Fuels '06 Expansion
Hearn Motorsports 2005 Success Fuels '06 Expansion LAS VEGAS, Nev., October 27, 2005 - In its second year of existence, Hearn Motorsports positioned itself as one of the strongest open wheel racing, support series operations in North America. With a planned 2006 expansion into the Champ Car Atlantic Championship and th ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--International Rectifier Corporation today reported adjusted earnings of $29.4 million (or $0.41 per share) for the September quarter on revenues of $272.6 million. This compares to $38.4 million (or $0.54 per share) for the June quarter on revenues of $281.8 million. For the prior-yea ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Announces Quarterly Dividend
LOWELL, Ark.--Oct. 27, 2005--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $.06 (6 cents) per common share payable to stockholders of record on November 7, 2005. The dividend will be paid on November 28, 2005. ... Continue reading
Littelfuse, Inc. To Report Third Quarter Results November 2, 2005
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Oct. 27, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it will release results for the third quarter of 2005 prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. Company management will host a conference call later that morning, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Central time to disc ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Third Quarter Results Webcast
WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 27 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: LoJack Corp reports third quarter results When: November 3 -- 09:00 ET Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerlink.zhtml?c=78604&s=wm&e=115 4374 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. You may a ... Continue reading
Majority of Companies Report Supply Chain Gains According to CSC Survey
Evidence Suggests Concerted Efforts Can Bring Up to 8 Percentage Points of New Profit EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 27 -- For the first time in recent years, companies report that they are overcoming obstacles to supply chain advancement and making significant strides toward their supply chain goals, according to the third ... Continue reading
Midas Signs New Unsecured Credit Agreement
ITASCA, Ill.--Oct. 27, 2005--Midas, Inc. has signed a new five-year credit agreement with its existing bank group for an unsecured $110 million revolving credit facility. The new facility includes a $30 million accordion feature which allows the company to increase the facility to $140 million. The lending group is led ... Continue reading
Motorists Seeking a Flawless Family Road Trip This Fall Can Turn To AAA
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 27, 2005--Before heading out on your next family outing, AAA encourages motorists to plan their moves with the help of AAA. Every fall, millions of families nationwide gear up to visit friends and family for the holidays. Therefore, in the interests of keeping road travel safe, cost-effective and ef ... Continue reading
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Jada Toys, manufacturer of the phenomenally successful Dub City line of die-cast collectible and radio control vehicles, introduces their "D-Rods" line of classic Ford hot rods at the 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 1 to 4. Jada's top-selling Big Time Muscle line of 1960s an ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Las Vegas 2 Post Race Notes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: FIFTH ANNUAL ACDELCO LAS VEGAS NHRA NATIONALS OCT. 20-23, THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY TOP FUEL * Tony Schumacher, of Long Grove, Ill. clinched his second consecutive and third overall NHRA POWERade Series world championship by ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--The Nissan Foundation, a charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) , is currently seeking grantees for its 2006 grant year. Nonprofit organizations in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Southeastern Michigan and, beginni ... Continue reading
PECO Awarded $83,600 State Energy Program Grant to Fund Prototype Hybrid Bucket Truck
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27 -- PECO has recently been awarded a federal Clean Cities grant for more than $83,000 to support the production and testing of a prototype hybrid bucket truck in the Philadelphia region. PECO is one of six recipients in the mid-Atlantic region. The grant will be used to offset the cost of a heavy d ... Continue reading
ProQuest Reports Revenue of $159.4 Million, Earnings Per Share of $0.60 for Third Quarter 2005
Announces Intent to Divest Periodical Microfilm Business and Other Assets ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 27 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information and education solutions, today reported revenue and earnings growth from continuing operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended October 1, 2005. ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman rides for Lance Armstrong Foundation in Moab 'Century Tour'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Randy Ruhlman rides for Lance Armstrong Foundation in Moab 'Century Tour' -- "100 miles on the bike to help raise money for Cancer Survivorship" Moab, Utah (October 27, 2005) -- Randy Ruhlman got to work again last week. But this time instead of driving a 650 horsepower Trans-Am race car, he pedal ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Heads Back to SEMA
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES HEADS BACK TO SEMA Moorpark, Calif. - (October 27, 2005) The Specialty Equipment Market Association, better known as SEMA, returns to ... Continue reading
TYSON'S CORNER, Va.--Oct. 27, 2005--Today, Roadfly.com announced the release of the first-ever Roadfly TV segment, reviewing Audi's redesigned A4. Hosted by Roadfly publisher Charlie Romero, the show is seven minutes long and features video of the car and technological details. This is the first-ever automotive review ... Continue reading
Scelzi, Force & Capps Transcript
Motorsports Media: The transcript for today's conference call with John Force, Gary Scelzi and Ron Capps will be posted asap on http://media.nhra.com <http://media.nhra.com/> , hopefully by close of business (PT) Thursday. After clicking on the media.nhra.com link, the transcript will be on the front page under the hea ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Oct. 27, 2005--Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it will release Third Quarter and Nine Months 2005 Earnings on Thursday, November 10th at 7:30 AM CST. Also on that date, the Company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM CST that can be accessed via webcast at www.standardparking.com or www.e ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings
QUINCY, Ill.--Oct. 27, 2005--Titan International, Inc. was $3.6 million and $33.3 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively. These results compare to last year's $9.9 million and $34.3 million, for the quarter and year-to-date. (See Idled assets marketed for sale depreciation.) Tita ... Continue reading
TMI PRODUCTS DEBUTS SPORT SEATS AND DOOR PANEL INSERTS for 2005-06 FORD MUSTANG
These products will debut at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show next week in Las Vegas. Thanks in advance for your consideration. ________________________________________________ Mariellen Fagan CROWL, MONTGOMERY & CLARK 157 Wilbur Dr., NE North Canton, OH 44720 Office: 330-494-6999, ext. ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 27 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority share of Dalphi Metal Espana, S.A. ("Dalphimetal"), a European based manufacturer of airbags and steering wheels. TRW purchased a 68.4% stake in Dalphimetal for approximately euro 112 million, or ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Second Quarter and First Half Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo., Oct. 27 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2005. Continuing operations for the second quarter resulted in a loss of $543,438 or $0.02 per common share on total reven ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank Voyager Appoints Adam Bruttell as National Account Manager
HOUSTON--Oct. 27, 2005--Michael Oleniczak, vice president for U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc., has announced the appointment of Adam Bruttell as national account manager for Voyager. Bruttell will be responsible for building Voyager's card acceptance network and managing the ongoing process flow with existing ven ... Continue reading
XPEL Announces Private Placement Offering
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 27, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today its intention to complete a private placement of up to US$650,000, offered at US$0.64, per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share of the Compa ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest Auto Show Receives International Certification
CHICAGO, October 31 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that three United States auto shows have been approved for international certification. At a recent meeting in Sydney, Australia, the Organisation Internationale Des Constructeurs D'Automobiles (OICA) approved the prestigious certification ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Vice President and General Manager for New Structures Division
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ("CVG") , an innovative supplier to the heavy truck, construction, agriculture, recreation and marine industries, is pleased to announce that Patrick Miller has joined the company as vice president and general manager of the recently created CVG Structures Divi ... Continue reading
ppc RACING JOINS FORCES WITH DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
ppc RACING JOINS FORCES WITH DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DALLAS, Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- NASCAR Busch Series drivers Ashton Lewis, Jr. and Kenny Wallace, and team official Andy O'Hara will join Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Commander Paul W. Jackson visiting patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs m ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Mexico City Report - Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING’S QUALIFYING RESULTS DID NOT MEET SATISFACTION BUT GLOCK WILL START AS TOP ROOKIE FOR THE SEVENTH TIME THIS SEASON IN CHAMP CAR SEASON FINALE MEXICO CITY, Mexico (November 5, 2 ... Continue reading
Coughlin wins prestigious NHRA Finals; announces split from DSR (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Southern California Auto Club NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway Pomona, CA Nov. 6, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Sunday Qualifying Summary Coughlin wins prestigious NHRA Finals; announces split from DSR Two-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Mexico City Report - Sunday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING’S GLOCK FINISHES IN THE TOP FIVE AS THE TOP ROOKIE FOR THE SIXTH TIME THIS SEASON IN MEXICO CITY MEXICO CITY, Mexico (November 6, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing came very close ... Continue reading
Troxel races to her first final of NHRA season in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 3-6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TROXEL RACES TO HER FIRST FINAL OF SEASON IN POMONA PO ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces 51st Asset-Backed Securitization for $1.4 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 8, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $1.4 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Credit Suisse First Boston, Barclays Capital and UBS Investment Bank. Co-managers are JPMorgan and Wachovia Securities. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds from ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Nov. 8 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated, today declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $.33 per share to $.335 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable January 20, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close ... Continue reading
Embraer Selects Garmin's G1000(TM) Avionics Suite for New Business Jets
OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 8 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Embraer has selected the Garmin G1000 integrated avionics suite as the avionics package for Embraer's new Very Light Jet and Light Jet business aircraft. "Embraer is an established and respected leader in aviation, and we ar ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices (ECD Ovonics) Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Operating Results
Recent highlights for ECD Ovonics' subsidiaries and joint ventures include: * Product sales at ECD Ovonics' 100%-owned subsidiary, United Solar Ovonic, increased 40% to $18.1 million (5.8 MW) compared to same quarter last year * Record operating profit of $1.7 million in the first quarter recorded by United Solar Ovoni ... Continue reading
First Acceptance Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 8, 2005--First Acceptance Corporation today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2005 of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 was $3.7 million, or $0.08 per share on a fully-diluted basis, compared to $3 ... Continue reading
Google map access to traffic cameras
Hello - I noticed that you have a list of traffic cameras on your web site. I thought you might be interested in http://www.roadsummit.com This application uses a google map to provide users with access to traffic cameras, accident/roadwork info, etc. in many cities in the US, Canada and the UK (with more being added d ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Nov. 8, 2005--International Truck and Engine Corporation, the operating company of Navistar International Corporation , today provided an update on its plans and progress toward development of 2007 emissions-ready trucks and engines, including its goals for product testing, its technology path and ex ... Continue reading
ProQuest to Host 2005 Investor Day at Voyager Expanded Learning
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 8 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information and education solutions, will host its 2005 Investor Day at Voyager Expanded Learning in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005. Presentations will be given by senior management, followed by a Q&A session. Alan Aldworth, ProQuest's chai ... Continue reading
CARSON, Calif.--Nov. 8, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, one of the nation's leading e-commerce distributors of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, announced today Michael J. McClane will serve as the company's new Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. McClane will provide leadership to the company's s ... Continue reading
Baca Motorsports: Baca signs Henkelman as crew chief for 2006
*visit our website at www.bacamotorsports.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BACA MOTORSPORTS DAVID BACA -- OWNER NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES DAVID BACA -- DRIVER RICK HENKELMAN - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *David Baca and Rick Henkelman together again /Baca ... Continue reading
Wimmer looks to crack starting grid in Phoenix Eddyville, Ky. – Chris Wimmer will make his second attempt at racing in the Nascar Busch Series behind the wheel of the #23 BMAR Chevrolet this weekend. Last week Wimmer failed to qualify for the O’Reilly Challenge in his first ever attempt at racing on the Nascar Busc ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Nov. 9, 2005--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's largest providers of parking management services, today announced its results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005 with third quarter net income of $4.2 million and earnings per share of $0.40, up 18% and 21%, respectively. Third Q ... Continue reading
Audi will build LeMans quattro as R8
Confirmed: Audi will build Le Mans quattro under ‘R8′ name http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=590 Audi today announced that it will build the R8, a production version of the “Le Mans quattro�?? concept. The car was first shown as a concept study two years ago at the Frankfurt ... Continue reading
GILLILAND DECLARED ALL-STAR WINNER ... OLSEN DQed!
FINISH REVISED FOR TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN GRAND NATIONAL RACE DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2005) – NASCAR announced today that the unofficial results of Saturday’s Toyota All-Star Showdown Grand National Division race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway have been revised, resulting in original runner-up David Gillila ... Continue reading
Touring 3 Pushes SCCA Club Racing National Class Count to 25
For Immediate Release Touring 3 Pushes SCCA Club Racing National Class Count to 25 TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 15, 2005) - Sports Car Club of America's Board of Directors has announced the approval of the new national-level class Touring 3, which pushes the class count to 25, the most national classes in SCCA Club Racing since ... Continue reading
Alcoa To Appeal Western Australian Stamp Duty Assessment
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 15, 2005--Alcoa today said it will appeal a stamp duty assessment it has received from the Western Australian Office of State Revenue regarding the sale of its share in the Worsley alumina refinery to BHP Billiton in 2001. The assessment received this week, calls for Alcoa to pay approximately US$120 m ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Provides Update on Restatements
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 15 -- Dana Corporation today provided additional information related to the status of the restatement of its financial statements and reaffirmed the expected impact of the restatement on aggregate net income for the periods affected. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) With ref ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Environmental Design + Construction (ED+C), the premier publication serving the green building marketplace, announces Andrew G. Acho as keynote speaker and additional seminar topics for annual educational conference Green Design Solutions 2006. ED+C's 2nd Annual Green Design Solutions conference ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.geodetic.com/pr/index.asp?aID=231 Geodetic Systems, Inc. Rolls Out New Photogrammetry Software V-STARS 4.4 SR2 Software for Portable CMM Applications Melbourne, FL -- ... Continue reading
FREMONT, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--InterVideo(R) Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a development contract for automotive multimedia applications from Alpine Electronics, Inc. in Japan. Alpine, the world's leading automotive consumer electronics system supplier, specializes in engineering solutions for mobile m ... Continue reading
NASA Approves Exploration Systems Mission Spending on Qualtech Diagnostic Software
WETHERSFIELD, Conn.--Nov. 15, 2005--NASA has authorized a $5 million purchase agreement covering diagnostic and maintenance software and services from Qualtech Systems Inc. (QSI) for the space agency's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD). The ESMD is the first stage of Project Constellation, the ambitious sp ... Continue reading
NEX2U Signs LOI With DuPont & Associates for Kansas Oil Drilling Joint Venture
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--NEX2U, Inc. dba NEX2U Energy (Pink Sheets:NXTU) announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with DuPont & Associates (DA) of Wichita, Kansas, regarding the securing of land leases for oil drilling operations in the State of Kansas. The terms of the proposed joint venture be ... Continue reading
All Care Massachusetts Nurses and Physical Therapists Will Receive a Brand New Hyundai Sonata LX Edition Vehicle LYNN, Mass., Nov. 15 -- On behalf of Hyundai Motor America, Tom O'Brien Hyundai of Quincy, yesterday delivered brand new Hyundai Sonatas to the All Care Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lynn, a non-prof ... Continue reading
The Award Honors Ovshinsky for His Pioneering Work in and Development of the High-Powered NiMH Battery ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that Stanford R. Ovshinsky, president, chief scientist and technologist of ECD Ovonics, was awarded the 2005 Innovation ... Continue reading
GM Incentive Plan Ignites Price War
Washington DC November 15, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors’ new “red tag” sale has other automakers planning their counteroffensives, reports The Detroit News. Chrysler spokesman Jason Vines said they will announce a new incentive program on Thursday, and that GM’s move t ... Continue reading
Audi to Launch High-Performance R8 in 2007
FRANKFURT, Nov 15, 2005; Reuters reported that Audi's new high-performance car based on its 'Le Mans quattro' concept car presented at a car show two years ago will make its market debut in the second quarter of 2007 as the Audi R8, Volkswagen AG's premium carmaker said on Tuesday. Serial production of the car is set t ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results
Achieves Full-Year Income from Continuing Operations, Before Special Items, at Upper End of Guidance Range TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) * In li ... Continue reading
Shortage of Skilled Workforce Will Hit Automakers Hard
PEORIA, Ill.--Nov. 15, 2005--According to a new survey released today, senior automotive executives say their industry will be particularly hard hit by the looming skilled labor shortage, costing individual companies an average $50 million dollars over the next five years. The research was commissioned by Advanced Tech ... Continue reading
Brian Corradi joins Don Schumacher Racing as crew chief on Matco Tools Dodge Funny Car
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BRIAN CORRADI JOINS DON SCHUMACHER RACING AS CREW CHIEF ON MATCO TOOLS DODGE FUNNY CAR INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 15, 2005) - Don Schumacher today confirmed that Brian ... Continue reading
Bruce T. LaPree Joins Central Parking System as Vice President - National Accounts
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 15, 2005--Central Parking Corporation today announced that Bruce T. LaPree has joined the Company as Vice President - National Accounts. Mr. LaPree will report directly to Emanuel Eads, President and Chief Executive Officer. The hiring of Mr. LaPree to lead the Company's national accounts program ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Awarded for Recycling Efforts
PHOENIX--Nov. 15, 2005--U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D - Calif.) and the California Integrated Waste Management Board have recognized CSK Auto Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corp. ) for its successful oil and oil filter collection for recycling projects during the last year. CSK Auto's California stores, op ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 15, 2005--DriveCam, Inc. today announced the launch of Managed Services that provide ongoing management of risky driving behaviors for commercial and government fleets. The new Managed Services, which require no up-front investment, include in-vehicle video, playback software and expert analysis to iden ... Continue reading
Fluent Awarded Grant By U.S. Office of Naval Research for CFD Modeling of High Speed Sealift Ships
LEBANON, N.H.--Nov. 15, 2005--Fluent Inc., world leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and services, today announces its part in a successful bid for a U.S. Naval grant to simulate high speed sealift (HSSL) ships. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) in the area of HSSL has awarded the grant to Fluent as ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Nov. 15, 2005--Chicago based FreedomRoads, LLC., the nation's largest RV retailer with revenues approaching $1.5 billion, today announced that it has redesigned its Operational Team which will be led by John A. Sirpilla who was named Executive Vice President of Operations. The move is part of a larg ... Continue reading
Mobile Entertainment Allaince Announces 2005 Mobile Impact(TM) Awards Winners
Award Winners Announced via Podcast WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 15 -- The Mobile Enterprise Alliance (MEA), a global advocacy group promoting the business benefits of workforce mobility to enterprise end users and decision makers, today announced the winners of its Mobile Impact(TM) Awards program. The prestigious Mobile Im ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 15, 2005--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) today announced third quarter financial results and updates investment community on plans moving forward. David Keaveney, President and CEO stated, "Over the past nine-months, in an attempt to enhance future shareholder value, we have been focused ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Retains AGORA Investor Relations to Expand IR Outreach
CINCINNATI--Nov. 15, 2005--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a company that capitalizes on the aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that it has retained AGORA Investor Relations Corp. (AGORA) (http://www.agoracom.com ) to provide additional investor relations outreach. The goal is to cr ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Nov. 15, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company announced its third quarter revenue numbers with the filing of its 10Q. With its seven acquisitions as the anchor, Speedemissions revenue increased 175% to $2,084,061 for the three ... Continue reading
US 1 Industries Announces 2005 Third Quarter and Nine Month Earnings
GARY, Ind.--Nov. 15, 2005--US 1 INDUSTRIES, INC. (OTCBB:USOO) announced today earning and revenue results for the third quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2005. Revenues for the third quarter of 2005 increased 13.0 percent to $41.8 million compared to $37.0 million for the same period in 2004. The Compan ... Continue reading
Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m. EST MIAMI, Nov. 15 -- World Fuel Services Corporation , a global leader in the marketing and financing of aviation and marine fuel products and related services, today reported its results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2005 ... Continue reading
Are We There Yet?, More Than Half of Americans Will Take to the Road This Holiday Season
- Forty-four percent of people surveyed say they are willing to drive up to 750 miles - Slightly more than one in four adults (27 percent) prefer flying over driving regardless of travel distance - Keep kids entertained and prevent motion sickness by using the backseat DVD player - Drivers can further enhance their fue ... Continue reading
Robert Bosch Corporation: Liedtke Retires, Marks to Become Chairman, President and CEO
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Bosch today announced Kurt Liedtke (62), chairman, president and CEO of Robert Bosch Corporation since January 2001, will retire effective December 31, 2005. Peter Marks (52), member of the Board of Management of the Bosch Group headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, will succeed Liedt ... Continue reading
Words of Automotive Legend Guide Petersen/ White Lightning to ALMS Success
Words of Automotive Legend Guide Petersen/ White Lightning to ALMS Success Henry Ford - "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." LAS VEGAS, Nev., November 15, 2005 – It is not uncommon for the words of a great leader and innovator to guide a group through to ... Continue reading
FINISH REVISED FOR TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN GRAND NATIONAL RACE
For Immediate Release FINISH REVISED FOR TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN GRAND NATIONAL RACE DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2005) – NASCAR announced today that the unofficial results of Saturday’s Toyota All-Star Showdown Grand National Division race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway have been revised, resulting in or ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells 2000 Unveils Searchable Database of Worldwide Stationary Installations
WASHINGTON--Nov. 15, 2005--The world is at your fingertips. The world of stationary fuel cell installations, that is. Fuel Cells 2000 has developed the first-of-its-kind searchable database of worldwide stationary fuel cell installations. The database catalogues all installations around the globe - past, present and pl ... Continue reading
Hybrid Completes New Development Facility; Year End Status of Development Projects
TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS), today announced activation of the Company's 12,000 square foot systems development facility in Peachtree City, Georgia. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing and commercializing systems which co ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion 'Life in Drive' Survey Finds a Car 'Key' to Impressing a First Date
Miami Singles to Take Part in First Ford Fusion Speed Dating Event MIAMI, Nov. 15 -- If there's one thing men and women agree with when it comes to dating it's that cars make an impression, this according to a Ford Fusion "Life in Drive" Dating Survey that polled more than 400 singles and revealed a whopping 89 percent ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Announces Interim Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2005--Enova Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), today announced interim results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Financial Summary Table (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2005 2004 2005 ... Continue reading
Suppliers Face Greater Pressure in Ensuring Optimum Cost Technology Ratios LONDON, November 15 -- Driven by an increasingly demanding customer base, the European automotive industry is continuously working towards improving the ride handling capabilities and comfort levels of vehicles. Suspension systems are vital in a ... Continue reading
Nissan Deploys Integrated Solution From ActivIdentity
Potential of 7,000 Users Throughout Europe to Use Enterprise Access Card Solution FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 15 -- ActivCard Corp. d/b/a ActivIdentity, a global leader in digital identity assurance, today announced it signed new customer Nissan, part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the number four automotive group in the wo ... Continue reading
--General Motors has announced its Red Tag Event. The year-end sales campaign is for all Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick and GMC dealers. Steve Hill is GM's Director of Retail Marketing. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31250 This multimedia news story i ... Continue reading
Oki Electric Licenses ARM Technology for Digital Consumer Electronics and In-Vehicle Equipment
TOKYO, Japan and CAMBRIDGE, England, November 15 -- - Oki Enhances Product Line-Up With ARM926EJ-S Processor Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. and ARM [(LSE: ARM); ] today announced that Oki has licensed the ARM926EJ-S(TM) processor. With this license, Oki plans to strengthen its LSI development in digital consumer elect ... Continue reading
NASCAR Legend and Auto Club Gear Up for Winter Driving
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 15 -- With winter months just down the road, drivers are revving up for slick and icy roads -- even NASCAR Legend Bobby Hamilton. "I usually don't have to worry about snow or ice on the race track," said Hamilton, AutoVantage spokesman. "But when I step off the track and into the driver's seat of m ... Continue reading
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Mindy's Monday Minute - NASCAR Phoenix Report
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) MINDY’S MONDAY MINUTE Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up – NASCAR Report Moorpark, Calif. - (November 14, 2005) There is o ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation Canada Reception and Vancouver Section Dinner
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 14 -- What: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation Canada reception and Vancouver section dinner When: 5:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 Where: University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, Graduate Student Lounge Ballroom Why: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of SAE International and ... Continue reading
Sun Motor International Announces Second-Quarter Results
HONG KONG--Nov. 14, 2005--Sun Motor International, Inc. ("Sun Motor") (OTCBB:SNMO) today announced operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2006, ended September 30, 2005. The Company's current fiscal year ends on March 31, 2006. For the three months ended September 30, Sun Motor generated net income of $391, ... Continue reading
Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway to Open in May
NHRA Officials Award Two New Dates to New Dragway FONTANA, Calif., Nov. 14 -- California Dragway, which has been in existence since 2001 in Lot 1 behind the Speedway's main grandstand, will be relocated to Lots 6 and 8 and will be renamed the Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway. The announcement was made today by ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Third Quarter 2005 Results
WATERBURY, Conn.--Nov. 14, 2005--Hometown Auto Retailers Inc. (OTCBB: HCAR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. Hometown reported revenues of $61.3 million in the third quarter of 2005 versus revenues of $69.3 million for the same period in 2004, a decrease of $8.0 million ... Continue reading
AAA Texas and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Highlight Senior Driving Safety
DALLAS--Nov. 14, 2005-- Who: AAA Texas and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department What: News conference and demonstration of the AAA Four Stages of Safe Senior Motoring. Activities will include hands-on demonstrations: -- CarFit(R)- Use of adaptive devices and techniques to improve evaluate physical compatibility withi ... Continue reading
Travel Tips for a Busy Thanksgiving Weekend.on TheCarConnection.
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- More Americans are expected to take to the road this year for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. What that means is that some families accustomed to the convenience of air travel may decide to instead endure a long drive this time. With the right type of vehicle and proper planning, it's not as ba ... Continue reading
TEN Technology Introduces New Adjustable Car Dock + Charger for All Apple iPod Models
TEN's flexibleDock Creates a Secure Display and Charger Station for Any iPod in the Vehicle SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14 -- TEN Technology, maker of the award winning naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Kit for iPod and industry leader in wireless streaming of stereo audio, today announced the availability of its flexibleDock Adjustab ... Continue reading
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