http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/BSIG/VideoAssets/AS F/BSIG_3953_33031.wmv Bellevue, WA - February 15, 2006: Connecticut was the most recent U.S. state to pass legislation banning the use of hand-held devices while driving – more than 30 other states have or plan to follow suit. Bluetooth SIG offers wir ... Continue reading
Car Experts Offer Tips on Brake Pad Replacements - Video Story
Brake pads are a vital part of slowing and stopping your vehicle, which is why pads on 80 million vehicles are replaced in the United States each year. But with no government standards on brake products, how do you know which ones are safest for your car? Since different vehicles have different weights and stopping cha ... Continue reading
Nissan Skyline GT-R to Make North American Road Racing Debut in SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT
For Immediate Release Courtesy of AutomotiveForums.com Nissan Skyline GT-R to Make North American Road Racing Championship Debut in SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT AutomotiveForums.com will be the first to campaign "Godzilla" in a North American road racing series MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2006) - Bringing the Ni ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirrors to 2006 Models
ZEELAND, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto- dimming mirrors to four new 2006 vehicles in the Ford family of brands. The new Ford Fusion sedan offers a Gentex interior auto-dimmin ... Continue reading
Low-Car Diet Participants Getting Around Just Fine
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 15, 2006--Two weeks after giving up their cars in a month-long challenge, 14 San Diegans are surprised at how relatively easy it has been. Using a mix of bus, feet, bike and Flexcar, the participants in the first-ever San Diego Low-Car Diet are still in the game. Low-Car Diet participants have been give ... Continue reading
A Look at the Current and Future Market Trends for the Car Dealers Market in the UK
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 15, 2006-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32901) has announced the addition of UK Car Dealers Market Development Report to their offering. This UK car dealers market research report on the retailing of new and used cars in the UK also investigates the provision of ... Continue reading
Car Insurance Customers Going to Insurance.com to Research and Buy Auto Insurance
Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today that consumer car insurance quote requests on its website increased by more than 20% in 2005. This percentage reflects the growing comfort people have with using the Internet as a vehicle for researching and buying car insurance. CLEVELAN ... Continue reading
CGT Signs Agreement with Kunshan Achilles in Shanghai, China
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Feb. 15 -- Canadian General-Tower Limited (CGT), North America's leading supplier of automotive interior coverstock, announces it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Achilles Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) and its joint-venture company, Kunshan Achilles Artificial Leather Co., Ltd. Kunshan Achille ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2005 Full Year Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, February 15 -- 01/01/05-31/12/05 01/01/04-31/12/04 Var% Revenues 320.8 363.4 -11.7% EBIT (33.6) 9.2 n.a. Net result (41.5) (3.5) n.a. Net Debt (137.0) (154.0) n.a. (Million Euro) The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana: DMH; NYSE: DMH) approved today the 2005 full year grou ... Continue reading
Enforcement of Pedestrian Protection Legislation to Drive Demand for Pedestrian Safety Systems
LONDON, February 15 -- - Vehicle Manufacturers to Increasingly Offer Pedestrian Safety Systems as Standard Feature in Cars to Meet Legislation Requirements Despite the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) introducing pedestrian protection tests, vehicles in Europe continued to be excessively dangerous for pedes ... Continue reading
Find Your Business Solutions at Automotive Logistics Europe 2006
LONDON, February 15 -- Through growth and development, Automotive Logistics Europe has expanded to become one of Europe's leading interactive industry conferences and this year, is set to pave the way for finding new business solutions in the dynamic logistics sector. Every year, leading industry professionals meet to ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Feb. 15, 2006--New research released today by Change Sciences Group, the leading online financial services benchmarking firm, shows that a handful of auto insurance sites are working hard to demystify rates, discounts, and claims in an effort to win consumer trust and new business. "A dramatic gap i ... Continue reading
-- It's Child Passenger Safety Week and the Safe Kids Coalition and GM have teamed up to create awareness about the proper use of seatbelts and child booster seats. CEO of Safe Kids, Dr. Martin R. Eichelberger discusses some of the planned events. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://m ... Continue reading
Medialink: The ABC's of Certified Pre-Owned CPO
--With nearly 600,000 vehicles damaged by flood waters from last year's storms and half of them expected to return to the road. How do consumers avoid auto scams? There are several solutions available today to help reduce stress and provide piece of mind when purchasing a used vehicle. Video available You can reach the ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2006--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that net sales of $231,442,792 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 were the highest fourth quarter revenues in the Company's history, an increase of 5 percent compared with fourth quarter sales of $221,415,871 in 2004. The unfavorable translation of ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Feb. 15, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. selected Lawson Software's Human Resources suite to streamline its core HR processes and facilitate growth without adding administrative staff. An existing Lawson Financials customer, O'Reilly will combine its HR and financial applications into a single, unified ... Continue reading
SUPER AGURI FORMULA 1 ANNOUNCE DRIVER LINE UP FOR 2006
The attached PDF is safe and free from viruses. If you no longer wish to receive information from Super Aguri F1 please reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject field. JAPAN, 15:00 - LEAFIELD, UK, 06:00 15 February 2006 SUPER AGURI FORMULA 1 ANNOUNCE DRIVER LINE UP FOR 2006 SUPER AGURI FORMULA 1 is delighted ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 15, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32978) has announced the addition of Fleet Acquisitions in European Road Transport to their offering. Last year was a challenging year for the road transport industry with margins being continually squeezed. Increasing insu ... Continue reading
22 Year Old Company Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Adds New Management
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Feb. 15, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), a Nevada-based publicly traded corporation, has experienced tremendous growth driven by Homeland Security spending domestically and military spending abroad. In a recent reorganization of duties, John Mattman, who ... Continue reading
Applied Dynamics International Selected as a Partner for Army's Future Combat System Program
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Feb. 15, 2006--Applied Dynamics International (ADI) today announced they have been selected as a partner to BAE Systems for the Army's Future Combat System (FCS) program. "It is an honor to be selected as a partner to BAE Systems for the Army's Future Combat System program," said Melissa Wright, presi ... Continue reading
AppOne Inc. Promotes Param Ramakrishnan To Chief Information Officer
BATON ROUGE, La.--Feb. 15, 2006--AppOne Inc., an Internet-based financial technology services company that connects independent auto dealers with lenders, announced today that Param Ramakrishnan, a veteran software architect and technology expert, has been promoted to the position of chief information officer. As CIO, ... Continue reading
Goodrich to Develop Technology for STOVL F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Clutch
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15 -- Goodrich Corporation has been awarded a research and development contract to apply its advanced friction material expertise to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), Short Take-off, Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant's LiftFan(TM) clutch by Rolls-Royce. According to Paul Walsh, Vice President of ... Continue reading
Grocery Outlet Wants to Put a New '06 Ford Focus Into Your Shopping Cart
BERKELEY, Calif.--Feb. 15, 2006--Grocery Outlet Inc., the extreme value retailer that specializes in Bargains on brands you trust! (R) introduces the online Grocery Outlet Drive a Bargain Sweepstakes. Characteristic of Grocery Outlet's unique style of providing fun ways to heighten shopping experiences for bargain-cons ... Continue reading
Image Globe Solutions Updates Filing Progress and Corporate Information
TORONTO--Feb. 15, 2006--Image Globe Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:IGSS) issued a progress update today with respect to the Company's efforts in becoming a fully reporting issuer. Image Globe Solutions has retained Anslow & Jaclin, LLP of Manalapan, New Jersey, to update and file the Company's completed SB2 document with ... Continue reading
MatrixOne to Hold Seminars on Improving the Product Development Process at Semiconductor Companies
WESTFORD, Mass.--Feb. 15, 2006-- Half-Day Seminars in California to Discuss How PLM Solutions Can Help Semiconductor Companies Meet New Technology Challenges and Speed Time-to-Market for New Innovations MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chai ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. to Present at the Roth Capital Partners Conference
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") announced today that its Chairman, President and CEO, Selwyn Joffe and CFO, Mervyn McCulloch will present at the Roth Capital Partners Conference at 4:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. The conference is being held at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Re ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 15, 2006--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is proud to announce today the appointment of Mr. Ken Kelley as CEO of the company. For the past 12 months, Ke ... Continue reading
RT-LAB FPGA-Based Power Electronic Control Prototyping Systems and Electric- Drive Real-Time Simulators are built for Aerospace, Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Industrial Laboratory Users MIAMI, Feb. 15 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world technology leader in supplying high- performan ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes January Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for January 2006: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts and January January Change ratios) 2006 2005 --------- --------- -------- Net premiums writ ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Statement on Indemnification for Rocky Flats Jury Award
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 15, 2006--A federal jury in Denver yesterday awarded damages to Colorado property owners. Rockwell International (a predecessor to Rockwell Automation ), was one of the defendants in the case. This dispute dates back to the 1980's and Rockwell Automation, Inc. is no longer involved in defense-related bu ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Feb. 15, 2006--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing/safety inspections test only company, announced its year-end 2005 revenue of $6,950,000. This number is an increase of 142% for fiscal year 2005 versus 2004. Speedemissions operations in January 2006 continue to ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 15, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has won seven new and replacement aluminum wheel supply programs from Ford Motor Company. Superior was awarded contracts to manufacture aluminum wheels for the 2006 Lincoln Town Car/Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2006 Ford Five ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces New Orders for European Business Unit
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 15, 2006--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today that its European business unit, Wescast Hungary Zrt., has received new orders to supply several cast and machined exhaust manifolds, turbine housings and cast turbomanifolds for the following customers: Iveco, Isuzu, ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Drop Due to Recent Oil Price Declines
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. is experiencing continued drops in gasoline prices, mainly due to sharply decreased crude oil prices (which were trading near $70 per barrel the first five weeks of 2006, but yesterday were as low as $60.20). The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline is $2.274, which ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Oil Price Declines Are Helping to Lower Gas Prices
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 15 -- The U.S. is experiencing continued drops in gasoline prices, mainly due to sharply decreased crude oil prices (which were trading near $70 per barrel the first five weeks of 2006, but yesterday were as low as $60.20). The nationwide average price for self- serve regular gasoline is $2.274, ... Continue reading
ABI Research Affirms Zebra's RFID Leadership
Zebra Earns Top Ranking Among Peers for Innovation and Execution VERNON HILLS, Ill., Feb. 15 -- Zebra Technologies , a global leader in delivering on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, earned the top rating among RFID companies focused exclusively on smart label printing/encoding in the RFID Vendor Mat ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Chatfield, CO Repair Center
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 15, 2006--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the opening of their thirteenth repair center in Colorado. This newly constructed facility, located at 10128 West Chatfield Avenue in Littleton, brings the total number of ABRA repair centers to ninet ... Continue reading
AutoSoft Ranked 'Most Recommended' DMS; Dealership personnel responding to recent NADA survey
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa.--Feb. 15, 2006--Dealer management system provider AutoSoft International - ASI was ranked the "most recommended" dealer management system (DMS) among a field of 11 DMS system providers in a recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) survey of auto dealership personnel. AutoSoft is a provi ... Continue reading
Expedia and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expand Preferred Partner Relationship
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 15 -- Expedia, Inc. , today announced that it has reached an agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to extend its participation in Expedia's Preferred Rental Car Program for an additional two years. "We're thrilled to continue our preferred partnership with Enterprise, one of the largest and most we ... Continue reading
Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok to Speak at European Procurement Excellence (EPE) Conference
FRANKFURT/MAIN, Germany, February 15 -- - Chief Procurement Officers to Give Presentations on the Future of Procurement The European Procurement Excellence (EPE), which will be held from May 10-11, 2006 in Frankfurt, Germany, will feature presentations by 30 European Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) regarding the futu ... Continue reading
Matt Kenseth, Buddy Baker and Keith Jackson Star in the True Story of How Gatorade is Helping to Defeat Dehydration on the Race Track DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- After placing a spotlight on football's gridiron and the grueling Ironman race course, Gatorade focuses in on the checkered flag in the most recent instal ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports First Quarter Operating Results
CLEVELAND, Feb. 15 -- Hickok Incorporated , a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for automotive, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for its fiscal 2006 first quarter ended December 31, 2005. For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, the Company recorded net income of $10 ... Continue reading
EXTON, Pa.--Feb. 15, 2006-- This Digital Publication Also Includes 3D Laser Scanner Selection Checklist, Firsthand Look at Distance Learning, Bentley User Success Stories, More The new issue of BE Magazine (www.be.org), published by Bentley Systems, Incorporated, provides in-depth coverage of important changes taking p ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 15, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) has chosen GS610(TM) Maximum Performance Brake Fluid(TM) to be the Official Brake Fluid for their #16 NAPA AUTO PARTS NASCAR Grand National West team. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emp ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2006--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular dividend of $.05 per share payable April 3, 2006, to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2006. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, com ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006) * (1) Tools Released to Help Small Drinking-Water Systems * *(2) EPA Revokes Burdensome Federal Gas Formula Mandate * * (1) Tools Released to Help Small Drinkin ... Continue reading
PennFuture: Senate Denies Pennsylvanians Cleanest, Most Fuel-Efficient Cars by Passing SB 1025
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 15 -- The Senate passage today of Senate Bill 1025 (SB 1025), a bill that blocks implementation of Pennsylvania's Clean Vehicles Program, threatens to drive Pennsylvania backwards and to keep America addicted to oil. The Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program would require auto manufacturers to sell ... Continue reading
PennFuture: Senate Denies Pennsylvanians Most Fuel Efficient, Cleanest Cars by Passing SB 1025
HARRISBURG, Pa.--Feb. 15, 2006--The Senate passage today of Senate Bill 1025 (SB 1025), a bill that blocks implementation of Pennsylvania's Clean Vehicles Program, threatens to drive Pennsylvania backwards and to keep America addicted to oil. The Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles program would require auto manufacturers to s ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Feb. 15, 2006--Joe Pulizzi, Group Director of Penton Custom Media, today announced that Penton has formed a business unit focused on serving professional and trade Associations and Foundations. "Penton has always had Associations as clients," remarked Pulizzi, "but we now have a business focused on this mark ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group recognized for seventh consecutive year by Latina Style magazine * Chrysler Group's Diversity Office and DaimlerChrysler Hispanic Employee Network continue to implement diverse initiatives AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 15 -- For the seventh consecutive year Chrysler Group was named one of the "Top 50 Compa ... Continue reading
The Hartford Announces Lower Car Insurance Prices in Indiana
Company's popular 'Dimensions' product purchased through agents now priced more favorably for customers HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 15 -- To better serve its Indiana agents and customers, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. , one of the nation's leading providers of investment and insurance products, announced today ... Continue reading
Traffic.com(R) Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2005 Earnings Conference Call
WAYNE, Pa.--Feb. 15, 2006--Traffic.com, Inc. , a leading provider of accurate, real-time traffic information in the United States, today announced that the company will release fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, and conduct its first investor conference call at 1:00 PM Eas ... Continue reading
Webasto Reports Increased Sales But Reduced Earnings
Orders Strong But Operating Result Negatively Impacted by High Development and Start-up Costs; Wolfgang Thurow Leaves Webasto STOCKDORF, Germany, Feb. 15 -- Global supplier Webasto AG reported registered worldwide sales of $1.79 billion (euro 1.5 billion) for 2005, a 5 percent increase over 2004 sales. Despite the posi ... Continue reading
Cytec Industries' Chairman, President & CEO to Address Morgan Stanley Basic Materials Conference
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Feb. 15, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that David Lilley, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer will address representatives from investment institutions at the following event: Investor Conference: Morgan Stanley Basic Materials Conference Crowne Plaza Times Square New York ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company Fixed Income Investor Presentation
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Ford Vice President and Treasurer, Ann Marie Petach, will be presenting to fixed income investors in Tokyo on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. local Japan time (2:30 - 4 a.m. EST). Representatives of the investment community and news media can access the presentation on a listen-only bas ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Fourth Straight Year of Record Sales and Profits
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 15 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced a 34 percent increase in net income on a 26 percent increase in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005. Drew, a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles ("RV") and manufactured housing ("MH"), reported that net sales rea ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l Advance Notes - Daytona
Contact: Jeffrey J. Sturek, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing, (704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com Terry Cook No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International GM Flex Fuel 250 / Daytona International Speedway - Friday, Feb. 17, 2006 COOK A LEADER IN TRUCK RACING AT DAYTONA: ~ Only driver to lead at ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Announces Expanded Share Repurchase Program
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION announced today that its Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting February 14, 2006, authorized the repurchase of an additional 200,000 shares (approximately 5 percent of currently outstanding shares) under its ongoing stock repurchase program. Shares may ... Continue reading
BMW Performance Center Announces 2006 Driving Program Schedule
One-Day M School and a New Program for Golfers Highlight the New Offerings Geared Up for the New Year SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 15 -- The BMW Performance Center today released its schedule of performance driving school programs for 2006, including the debut of the intensive One-Day M School, among the new offerings. Addi ... Continue reading
Small Films With Big Messages Mean More Cars With a Conscience at the Red Carpet
Hollywood's Brightest Stars to Join Global Green's 'Red Carpet, Green Cars' Campaign to Promote Smart Transportation Solutions LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 -- Oscar(R) luminaries George Clooney, Joaquin Phoenix, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston are expected to clear the air at the 78th Annual Academy Awards(R) by arrivin ... Continue reading
Ford Will Be First To Build Hybrids In Canada
*Volume hybrid production of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX by 2010 *By 2010, Ford will sell 250,000 hybrids globally and offer the option in up to half of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury nameplates *Ford will have five hybrid vehicles on the road by 2008 OAKVILLE, Ont. - February 15, 2006: Ford of Canada will become the firs ... Continue reading
Mazda Senku Concept Makes N.A. Debut at Canadian International Autoshow
RICHMOND HILL, ON - Feb. 15, 2006: The Mazda Senku concept car made its North American debut today at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. Designed in Mazda's advanced design studio in Yokohama, Japan, it is one of three design concepts developed for the 2005-2006 international auto show circuit and made its ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at Geneva Motor Show 2006: World Premiere for New Products
Stuttgart, Feb 15, 2006 A host of new models from Mercedes-Benz will be making their world debut at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show. They include the exclusive high-performance models CLS 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG (the latter in Coupé and Cabriolet versions), whose bullish eight-cylinder engines and sophisticated ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG And CLK 63 AMG To Debut In Geneva
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 15, 2006 at 8:05 AM CST Mercedes has just broke news power-hungry CLS and CLK owners everywhere have been longing to hear - the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG will be making their world debut at the Geneva Motor Show this March. Although it's hardly ... Continue reading
KVH Announces Results for Fourth Quarter
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Feb. 15, 2006--KVH Industries, Inc., -- Quarterly Revenue of $17.8 Million, Up 11% Year over Year -- Net Income of $1.0 Million and $0.07 Per Diluted Share KVH Industries, Inc., , a leading provider of mobile satellite communications products and defense-related navigation and guidance systems, today ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Hydrogen Hybrid SUV for the US Army
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it has been awarded a contract to develop a hydrogen-fueled Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle for the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC). Under this contract, Quantum will evaluate different hydrogen fuel system configur ... Continue reading
These Two Don't Need Valentine's Day To Create Sparks On The Job At Ford
By Mike Thomas, FCN You might say that Shunsuke and Carol Okubo create a lot of electricity at work. But their bosses don't seem to mind. In fact, they encourage it. And not just on Valentine's Day. Both husband and wife are hybrid engineers. ... Continue reading
Mazdaspeed3 And Mazda Kabura To Be Exhibited At The 2006 Geneva International Motor Show
Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance MAZDASPEED 3, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76 th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006. Joining them ... Continue reading
Val Kilmer Joins Distinguished Group Of Hero Awards Initiative Judges
Nine celebrities will judge fourth annual Volvo for life Awards, nation’s largest search for hometown heroes View hero stories at www.volvoforlifeawards.com (NEW YORK) Feb. 14, 2006 – Volvo Cars of North America today announced that actor Val Kilmer will join eight other celebrities in helping select the na ... Continue reading
Teachers Invited to Tour Galapagos Islands as Part of Toyota International Teacher Program
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Toyota is launching an exciting new chapter of its acclaimed Toyota International Teacher Program, with a fully funded, 10-day study tour for 20 teachers to the Galapagos Islands, Oct. 27 - Nov. 8, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced today. Applications are currently being accepted f ... Continue reading
Media Note: A high resolution image can be downloaded at www.theglen.com/media <http://www.theglen.com/media> or by sending a reply to this e-mail. NEW RACE CONTROL TO BE ADDED ON FRONTSTRETCH Watkins Glen, NY (February 14, 2006) - Capital improvements continue in full swing at Watkins Glen International with the addit ... Continue reading
Transamerican Auto Parts Acquires Four Wheel Drive Hardware
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2006--Transamerican Auto Parts Company, LLC and its affiliated entities (collectively, "Transamerican Auto Parts") are pleased to announce the acquisition of Four Wheel Drive Hardware, LLC ("Four Wheel Drive Hardware" or the "Company"). Founded in 1977, the Columbiana, Ohio based Four Wheel Drive ... Continue reading
Raybestos and Alcon Join Efforts for a NASCAR Braking System
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Howat Heather Tamol Affinia Group Inc. Wray Ward Laseter (734) 827-5400 (704) 926-1326 Scott.Howat@affiniagroup.com HTamol@wwlcreative.com Raybestos and Alcon Join Efforts for a NASCAR Braking System ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 14, 2006 - In the 2006 NASCAR racing season, a brand new ran ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 12, 2006-- -- Accord Is Most Requested Vehicle Overall for Third Straight Year; Ford Wins in Sporty Car and Truck Categories; GM's Hummer Brand Enjoys Biggest Year-Over-Year Growth -- Top-10 Most Requested Vehicles Average 30 mpg/hwy; Prius Is 10th Most Requested Vehicle Overall Autobytel Inc. today ... Continue reading
PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: Housing Market
Feb. 14, 2006 ________ ROUND-UP Housing Market (continued, 1 expert) _____ LEADS 1. Business: GM Will Go Out of its Way to Keep Delphi, UAW from Going to War 2. Business: Corporate Ethics and the Enron Trial 3. Careers: Work-at-Home Scams -- Don't Become a Victim 4. ... Continue reading
Proliance International, Inc. Named 2005 Vendor of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 14, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced that it received two awards, including the prestigious 2005 Vendor of the Year award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. The award was recently presented at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's Annual Vendor Awards Gather ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 14 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that the Company's previously announced cash tender offers for any and all of its outstanding 7 1/2% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (CUSIP No. ... Continue reading
The Home Depot Revs Its Engine for the 2006 NASCAR Season by Launching a New Television Commercial
Ad Featuring Tony Stewart and #20 Home Depot Racing Team Reveals the Secret to On-track Success Is Home Improvement ATLANTA, Feb. 14 -- The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer and the "Official Home Improvement Warehouse of NASCAR," today announced it will debut a new NASCAR-themed television a ... Continue reading
Consumer Research Solutions Launches Competitive Comparison Solution on KYMCOUSA.com
Consumer Research Solutions Launches Competitive Comparison Solution on KYMCOUSA.com Comparison tool offers KYMCOUSA.com users an in-depth look at KYMCO models and how they stack up to the competition ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---- WESTMINSTER, Mass., February 15, 200 ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Selects Plexus Online to Manage Tooling Operations at Ridgway Facility
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Plexus Systems announced today Metaldyne Ridgway, a world leader in powder metal connecting rods, has selected Plexus Online to manage its tooling operation. The Ridgway, Penn.-based plant will use the Plexus Online Tooling Module to track and manage its entire tooling operation on-deman ... Continue reading
More Details of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 14, 2006 at 12:05 PM CST As promised, Mercedes has published a new press release detailing additional specifications of the updated SL-Class. Similar to the previous story about the SL 55 AMG, the new press release covers pretty much everything pertaining to the SL's updated ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 14, 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (Berlin Stock Exchange:RGJ)/Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) wish to announce the 125 H.P. RadMax(TM) engine has been received by REGI U.S., Inc. from Radian Milparts and will be tested by our rotary engine specialis ... Continue reading
Team Cadillac Announces 2006 SPEED GT Driver Lineup
For Immediate Release Release Courtesy of GM Racing Team Cadillac to Field Four Champions in 2006 Pilgrim to Defend SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship; Angelelli, Fellows and O'Connell Will Share Second Cadillac CTS-V DETROIT (Feb. 14, 2006) - Team Cadillac will have an all-star driver lineup in 2006 with four ... Continue reading
Ansoft Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Increase More Than 50%
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 14, 2006--Ansoft Corporation today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended January 31, 2006. Revenue for the third quarter totaled $19.7 million, an increase of 13% compared to $17.4 million reported in the previous fiscal year's third quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, net in ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Feb. 14, 2006--AutoWorks International Limited today announced that Parts Direct (its wholly owned subsidiary) has fully designed, developed, and tested its PartScan software which is now available for 'live' installation and network systems integration with potential insurance company clients. The software ha ... Continue reading
Beacon Industries to Launch DataDot Automotive Program
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 14 -- DataDot Technology USA, in association with its dedicated automotive aftermarket distributor, DataDot Dealer Services, is pleased to announce the launch of a major distribution contract with leading US provider of after-market automotive products, Beacon Industries Worldwide (Beacon). Founded ... Continue reading
Brabus Unleashes S V12 S Biturbo
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 14, 2006 at 1:20 PM CST What happens when you take an ordinary, run-of-the-mill $140,000+ Mercedes S600, increase its displacement from 5.5 to 6.3-Liters, add larger turbochargers and a more efficient intercooling system? You get the Brabus S V12 S, the world's fastest and mo ... Continue reading
Consumer Research Solutions and GetPowersports.com Introduces Dealer Website Solution, On-Track
Consumer Research Solutions and GetPowersports.com Introduces Dealer Website Solution, On-Track WESTMINSTER, Mass./MANCHESTER, N.H., February 14, 2006 -- Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. (CRS), a leading powersports data provider, and GetPowersports.com today announces the launch of On-Track, a state of the art, hoste ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Feb. 14, 2006--Independent agents who want to grow their agency by co-branding it with Drive(R) Insurance from Progressive now have a fast, easy way to learn about and participate in a variety of opportunities, including Drive's first-ever direct mail prospecting program. It's called the Drive B ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenues for the quarter ending December 31, 2005 were $30.3 million, up 25.2% from $24. ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces Second Quarter FY 06 Results
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 14 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ending December 31, 2005. Revenue was $2.7 million and profit was $207,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with a profit of $400,000, or $0.01 per share, on revenue of $2.8 mill ... Continue reading
Texas Law Enforcement Expo 2006
Attn: Sales/Marketing Manager My name is Kelly Selman. I am the senior purchasing officer for Homeland First. I work with numerous law enforcement agencies throughout Texas, Utah, California and New Mexico and Arizona. We wish to know if your company is planning on exhibiting at the huge law enforcement expo in Dallas ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell Signs Bill Requiring Registration of Waste Tire Recycling Facilities
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 14 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell signed legislation today to better regulate waste tire recycling facilities and force those responsible for waste tire piles to pay for their clean up. House Bill 1114, sponsored by Rep. John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne), amends Act 90 of 1996 (regulating recycling and ... Continue reading
Medialink: Keeping Kids in Booster Seats Longer Reduces Crash Injury
--During Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids coalitions across the country will unveil new checklists and resources to guide caregivers in child passenger safety decisions. Too many children who belong in booster seats are instead restrained by ill-fitting adult safety belts, increasing the risk that they could be m ... Continue reading
RC2 Corporation Reports Strong Sales and Record 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Feb. 14, 2006--RC2 Corporation today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Net income was $17.3 million or $0.80 per diluted share in the 2005 fourth quarter as compared with $10.9 million or $0.51 per diluted share in the year ago fourth quarter. Net income for ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Feb. 14, 2006--DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:DMSP) announced that Joey Saldana, driver of the #9 car owned by NASCAR Nextel Cup Series 2004 top rookie Kasey Kahne, will follow the World of Outlaws(R) Sprint Car Series in 2006. After winning the 16th World of Outlaws feature of his career on Friday n ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Monthly Gas Price Average Climbs High
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2006--While gasoline prices have stayed flat for the past week, a comparison from January to February shows a 27-cent increase in the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Since Dec. 20, 2005 ... Continue reading
NASCAR and SRL To Race in Dual-Sanctioned Events at Altamont Motorsports Park
ATWATER, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2006--Altamont Motorsports Park, a subsidiary of Riverside Motorsports Park LLC, announces that its 2006 inaugural race schedule includes two dates on which race fans can enjoy both NASCAR and SRL racing on the same day. On both July 2 and September 23, the Tracy, Calif., motorsports facility ... Continue reading
A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire Lead Motorsports Revival in Indonesia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire Lead Motorsports Revival in Indonesia Sean McIntosh and A1 Team Canada take their first checkered flag of the season FINDLAY, OHIO, February 14, 2006 - COOPER TIRE & RUBB ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation Study: Booster Seat Use Increases over 40 Percent with Knowledge and Incentives
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2006--Parents and caregivers of children are 43 percent more likely to put children in car booster seats once they learn how important booster seats are to child safety and how easy they are to use, according to new study results announced today by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The r ... Continue reading
Polestar Racing Group Inks California Driver
Contact: Dee Duncan or Pam Griffith (440) 725-7815 mobile Motion Promotions 440-286-6937 440-478-1199 mobile motionpro@adelphia.net For Immediate Release Polestar Racing Group Inks Driver for Champ Car Atlantic Championship Chardon, Ohio -- Polestar Racing Group announced today the signing of their newest acquisition, ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Three-Year Agreement to Become Engine Provider for Champ Car Atlantic Championship
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced it has entered into a three-year integrated marketing partnership with the Champ Car Atlantic Championship. Beginning in 2006, all Atlantic cars will be powered by a 300-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder Mazda MZR engine prepared by Cosworth Eng ... Continue reading
ADP Launches w.e.b.Marketing Suite of e-Business Solutions
- A New Suite of ADP Services Helps Dealers Utilize the Internet to Drive Traffic, Capture Leads and Sell Vehicles Online Through Their Own Web Sites or on eBay Motors - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 14 -- Expanding upon its family of fully integrated front-end offerings, The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Proce ... Continue reading
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor Begins 7th Year of Publication
DETROIT--Feb. 15, 2006--The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor ("H2FC"), an independent weekly newsletter covering fuel cell and hydrogen related companies, stocks and technologies, completed its sixth year of publication with its February 5th issue. "The past few years have been very difficult for some fuel cell stocks, es ... Continue reading
Saab a Subsidiary of General Motors Has Suffered Heavy Losses in Sales over the Last Few Years
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 15, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32915) has announced the addition of Saab Automobile AB 2005 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Saab Automobile AB), a Swedish company, is engaged in the production of executive/prem ... Continue reading
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