Wall Sreet Journal Asks: Why Do Ford, GM and DCX Alone Still Speak for the Industry?
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that this was the question posed by an opinion piece in today's Wall Street Journal, as the paper explores the lack of connection between Detroit's expressed problems and the rest of the U.S. auto industry. "GM, Ford, Chrysler and their enablers in the new ... Continue reading
VW's Bernhard to Resign; Porsche May Buy Control of Automaker
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Wolfgang Bernhard, the famous cost cutter who served as Chrysler group's COO from 2001-2004 and current head of the Volkswagen brand, is expected to resign from VW today amid a sea of company changes, which included the ousting of VW Chief Bernd Pische ... Continue reading
Dash Navigation Taps Tele Atlas for Industry-Leading Digital Map Data
TELE ATLAS PARTNER CONFERENCE, CARLSBAD, Calif. November 16, 2006; Dash Navigation-, Inc. today announced that it has selected Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, to supply digital map and Point-of-Interest (POI) data for the Dash Expres ... Continue reading
All-New Toyota Tundra Assembly Plant Advances Benchmark Toyota Production System
On-Site Supplier Production Network Raises Quality, Efficiency, Speed and Environmental Focus To A New Level November 16, 2006 â San Antonio - The first 2007 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck rolls off the assembly line at Toyota's all-new Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) production facility Friday, at ... Continue reading
November 16, 2006 â San Antonio - The first all-new 2007 Tundra full-size pickup will roll off the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., or TMMTX, on Friday, November 17. The line-off of the new Tundra will mark the official grand opening of the $1.28-billion San Antonio plant. The plant will s ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes on U.S. Truck Market with Friday's Plant Opening
Washington DC November 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is placing a big bet on a big truck, built at a big plant in a big state that takes its pickups seriously â and where the rivalry for buyers has always been among the three big Detroit companies, reports The New York Times. Tomorrow in San ... Continue reading
2006 USRC Stock Champions get rocky finish at the Laughlin International Rally!
2006 USRC STOCK CHAMPIONS GET ROCKY FINISH AT THE LAUGHLIN INTERNATIONAL RALLY!â At the final round of the United States Rally Championship, held last weekend at the Laughlin International Rally and Motorsports Festival in Laughlin, NV, the Rallynotes.com Team grabbed more then a ten minute lead over their competi ... Continue reading
Afton Chemical Announces Launch of BioTEC; Performance Additive Solutions
RICHMOND, Va.--Global fuel and lubricant additive supplier Afton Chemical Corporation announced today the launch of BioTEC⢠Performance Additive Solutions, a new family of products for ethanol and biodiesel applications. The use of ethanol and biodiesel based fuels is growing at an accelerating pace around the wor ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Ranks VW Rabbit First in Comparison
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. 16 November 2006; In a comparison test of six entry-level sedans, the editors of Car and Driver ranked the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit first. Other vehicles included entries from Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota. The results appear in the December 2006 issue of the magazine. The Rabbit swept top ... Continue reading
Audax Group Announces the Acquisition of AAMP
BOSTON--Audax Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of AAMP of America (âAAMPâ) from ICV Capital Partners, LLC. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, AAMP is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of audio accessories and consumer electronics integration devices to the automotive ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable on Dec. 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on Dec. 1, 2006. About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Group 1 owns 101 automotive dealerships comprised o ... Continue reading
American Concours Foundation Announces Ten Automobiles to Be Sold During Naples Concours d’Elegance
NAPLES, Fla.--The American Concours Foundation today announced that ten automobiles are being sold on eBay Motors with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local Naples charities. Sold separately, each automobile is now featured as a part of a special charity event at the Naples Concours d’Elegance which takes place ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor Announces Pricing of Notes Offering in Connection with Merger
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the pricing of the private offering by Firestone Acquisition Corporation of its senior and senior subordinated notes. The offering consists of $500 million principal amount of senior floating rate notes due 2014 that will bear interest at a rate of three-mont ... Continue reading
Manheim & Big Twin West To Host First-Ever Custom Bike Auction During Trade Show
Manheim AND BIG TWIN WEST TO HOST FIRST-ever CUSTOM BIKE AUCTION DURING TRADE SHOW ATLANTA - Manheim and Big Twin West will partner to host the first-ever custom bike auction on December 3, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The auction will be available through Manheim Simulcast, which allows dea ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts' Grave Digger Monster Truck Experience Will Be on Hand for the Homecoming AURORA, Ill., Nov. 16 -- Monster Jam(R), the world's premier monster truck series, announced today that the Advance Auto Parts' Grave Digger Monster Truck Experience, along with legendary Grave Digger driver Dennis Anderson, wi ... Continue reading
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Charlotte International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars a ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas MultiNet 2006.10 Next Generation of Global Digital Map Database
Consumers increasingly want to see a realistic representation of the world in their in-car and personal navigation, Internet and mobile map-based applications. A solution to this demand was announced today at the Tele Atlas Partner Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Tele Atlas? MultiNet 2006.10 ? the next generation of its Mu ... Continue reading
Midas Chief Financial Officer William Guzik Becomes Executive Vice President
ITASCA, Ill.--The board of directors of Midas, Inc., has elected William M. Guzik, chief financial officer, as executive vice president of the company, effective immediately. He had served as senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2001. Guzik, 47, joined Midas in 1999. âBill has provided excellent ... Continue reading
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Connecticut International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars ... Continue reading
*News Briefs* * * If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006)** * * *(1) EPA Continues to Make Progress In Meeting Annual Performance Goals* *(2) EPA Issues Secondary Containment Guidelines To Help Reduce Underground St ... Continue reading
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Launches Tire Safety Campaign
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/25992/press.html NEW YORK, November 16 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. WITH THE HOLIDAY DRIVING SEASON APPROACHING, THE ALLIANCE ... Continue reading
Jeff Perley leaves KB Racing LLC, enters private business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2006 KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCKS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Jeff Perley leaves KB Racing LLC, Enters private business At Monday's NHRA POWERade Awards Ceremony, Ken ... Continue reading
CMCDA Latest Auto Forecast Covering Third Quarter Released Today
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Auto sales in California will continue to slow down through the rest of 2006 and 2007, but should return to near normal growth during 2008 and 2009, according to the third quarter California Auto Outlook report released today by the California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA). "New r ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Frost & Sullivan recently named Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC as the recipient of its 2006 Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award in the North American Class 6-8 truck original equipment market. The Award recognizes the company's excellence in developing and introducing active ... Continue reading
Bowsher Reflects on 2006; His Most Challenging Season For Immediate Release (11/16/06 - Springfield, OH) - For Todd Bowsher, driver of the familiar #21 Ford on the ARCA RE/MAX Series circuit, the 2006 race season kicked off much like every other for the past several years, at Daytona International Speedway back in Febr ... Continue reading
2006 Best Season in NayKid Racing History - Lux and White Again Show Viper Strength in SCCA T1
2006 Best Season in NayKid Racing History Cindi Lux and Scotty B. White Again Show Viper Strength in SCCA T1 Puyallup, Wash. November 16 2006 - NayKid Racing opened the 2006 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Touring One (T1) class season with a list of unknowns. They had the new Coupe version of the Dodge Viper SRT10, ... Continue reading
Lingenfelter 'Muscle' Powers Baldwin-Motion Camaros!
Media Friends: LINGENFELTER ÔMUSCLEÕ POWERS BALDWIN-MOTION CHEVYS! Baldwin-MotionÕs Joel ÒMr. MotionÓ Rosen and, LINGENFELTER Performance EngineeringÕs Tom Cress, launch Partners In Power at SEMA 2006. A new Signature Series of naturally-aspirated and ÒboostedÓ Lingenfelter/Motion Dyno-Proven Big-Block engines ... Continue reading
News From USW: USW Blasts Goodyear's Plan to Sell $1 Billion Notes
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) blasted today's announcement by Goodyear Tire and Rubber to place about $1 billion of three-year and five-year senior unsecured notes, subject to market and other customary conditions. The company has indicated that it will use about one-half of the proceeds to r ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk, No. 25 Woodard Racing Dodge Ford 200 Fast Facts
Damon Lusk, No. 25 Woodard Racing Dodge Ford 200 Fast Facts Damon Lusk, Woodard Racing, No. 25 WoodardRacing.com Dodge Race No. 25, Ford 200 Homestead-Miami Motorsports Complex, Miami, Florida Race Information: Event: Ford 200: Friday, November 17, at 8:00 p.m. EST; Track: Homestead-Miami Motorsports Complex Qualifying ... Continue reading
Honda Odyssey Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Minivan Comparison Test
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2006 Honda Odyssey won its latest minivan comparison test, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2006 Minivans http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=117437 The Inside Line editorial tea ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: Five years after the U.S. Congress granted Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status to the Peoples Republic of China, it continues massive subsidies to its own industries that harm U.S. manufacturers, United Steelworkers President Leo. W. Gerard said today. The 2006 annual report of the ... Continue reading
IBS Introduces New Technology for Automotive Suppliers at AIAG Showcase
Leading compliance software provider demonstrates automated Web services that streamline supply chain management LEXINGTON, Mass., Nov. 16 -- IBS America, a leading provider of compliance management solutions essential to creating a "Culture of Compliance," yesterday demonstrated new capabilities that simplify the tran ... Continue reading
Infiniti, AskMeNow, and Sprint Introduce ``WIRED Wheels'' Through Manhattan
NEW YORK--Infiniti, Sprint and AskMeNow (OTCBB:OWHC), in conjunction with WIRED Magazine, today announced the ultimate shuttle service for weekend holiday shoppers in Manhattan: âWIRED Wheels.â Consumers who make a weekend purchase at the WIRED Store will receive an opportunity to get a free ride to their nex ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Selects VDM Specialists for Its IPO
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- VDM Specialists, LLC has commenced the trading of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. , the largest worldwide general use car rental brand, on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The initial public offering (IPO) comprised the sale of 88.2 million shares of common stock priced at $15 raising approximately ... Continue reading
Help Avoid Winter Breakdowns With Proactive Preventive Maintenance
Jiffy Lube(R) Car-Care Tips to Make Your Car Road-Ready for Winter HOUSTON, Nov. 16 -- With temperatures dropping across the nation, drivers should prepare their vehicles for winter commutes and holiday road trips. Jiffy Lube(R) offers these car-care tips for motorists to help them steer clear of road-side breakdowns a ... Continue reading
OTTAWA, Nov. 16 -- Two software innovation leaders have joined forces to improve the user experience of voice recognition systems for in-car telematics and infotainment applications. QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the embedded market, and VoiceBox(R) Technologies, Inc., ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Enhances Digital Maps with GlobeXplorer Aerial and Satellite Images
New Agreement Gives Customers Single Source of High Resolution Images that Bring Personal Navigation Device and Location Based Applications to Life CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Tele Atlas Partner Conference -- Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation ... Continue reading
Checking Tire Pressure Before Traveling for the Holidays Helps Make for a Safer Trip
Alliance Launches Tire Pressure Safety Campaign WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- As Americans take to the roads this holiday season, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers reminds drivers to check their tire pressure, especially before a long road trip. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportat ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Nov. 16 -- Is BMW's new M6 Convertible a hot item? Ask Neiman Marcus. The hard-to-find high-end sports car from Germany sold out of the luxury retailer's Christmas catalog this year in record time: 1 minute and 32 seconds. The first 2007 BMW M6 Convertible available for rental in the United States is available ... Continue reading
Coughlin grabs double victory at Moroso 5-Day (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin grabs double victory at Moroso 5-Day WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ââ¬â Continuing his record-breaking season at big money E.T. bracket races, Jeg Coughlin claimed a double victory yesterday during the prestigious 25th annual 5-Day E.T. Championships at Moroso Motorsports Park. The three-time NHRA world ch ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it intends to commence an offering of approximately $1 billion aggregate principal amount of three-year and five- year senior notes subject to market and other customary conditions. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the comp ... Continue reading
C&D Technologies Announces Recapitalization and Describes Strategic Direction
BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 16 -- C&D Technologies , a leading global producer and marketer of electrical power storage and conversion products used in telecommunications, industrial and motive applications, today announced that it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement for the private placement of $54.5 ... Continue reading
News From USW: Union Prepared to Win a Long Fight at Goodyear
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company One Day Longer... Goodyear wrongly relies on being able to outlast USW USW Strike and Defense fund can easily support two-year strike Overview Goodyear has been vocal in its belief that it can withstand the effects of having 15 of its North American faciliti ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Increases Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- BorgWarner Inc. , a leading provider of highly engineered engine and drivetrain components and systems to vehicle makers worldwide, announced today that the company's board of directors has approved a 6% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per share on all of the company's i ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Announces 'Out-of-Wallet' Enhancement to ExactID Identity Authentication Tool
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 16 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced the launch of Out-of-Wallet, a new feature of DealerTrack's successful ExactID(TM) offering that further enhances a dealer's ability to verify a customer's identity. "Out-of-Wallet provides our dealer customer ... Continue reading
10 Lucky Winners Vie for the Ultimate Mustang
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Ford Customer Service Division's "When It Fits, You Win," a national sweepstakes for automotive Mechanical Parts Installers, reaches the main event at Homestead-Miami Speedway's Ford Championship Weekend. On Sunday, November 19, at 11:30 a.m. just hours before the flag drops on the Ford 400, ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Burning Rubber to Online Lead Marketplace
Auto Dealers Burning Rubber to Online Lead Marketplace US Auto Dealers are racing to Lead Exchange to find buyers Phoenix (November 15th, 2006) - Leadpile, the World' Largest Online Exclusive Lead Marketplace, says that Auto Dealers throughout the Country are Burning Rubber to line up to find customers in it's Exclusiv ... Continue reading
Cisco Authorizes up to $7 Billion in Additional Stock Repurchases
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, announced that at a regularly scheduled meeting of its board of directors today, the board authorized up to $7 billion in additional repurchases of its common stock in addition to the remaining a ... Continue reading
David Stremme Homestead-Miami Speedway Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Race Advance Ford 400 - Homestead-Miami Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Check it Out: This Sunday David Stremme and his teammate Casey Mears will be two of the three drivers featur ... Continue reading
New Engineering Capability for Indoor Large-Scale Fire Evaluations Available at SwRI
SAN ANTONIO--A new 4,300-square-foot facility for fire engineering research and testing has opened at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). The building, which enhances SwRI’s fire evaluation capabilities, provides an indoor area for large-scale, full-on fires with a heat release rate in excess of 25-megawatts. This i ... Continue reading
News ASMA Design S-Eagle 1 Widebody
Unbenanntes Dokument ASMA Design Eagle I ASMA Design, a seasoned an inovative team, which has proved its successes in future-oriented projects on a base of the popular nobly cars of the world and which can be an advantage for your business. We offer you except our season and dependable service an amazing array of produ ... Continue reading
News ASMA Design S-Eagle II Widebody & CL W216
Asma Design New Projekt ASMA CL Widebody NEW ASMA Design Eagle II ASMA Design, a seasoned an inovative team, which has proved its successes in future-oriented projects on a base of the popular nobly cars of the world and which can be an advantage for your business. We offer you except our season and dependable service ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 15 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2004 certification for its environmental management systems as audited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This ISO 14001 certification is recognized ... Continue reading
TICKETS IN NEW STAND NOW AVAILABLE FOR MONTREAL BUSCH RACE (Z04)
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release TICKETS IN THE NEW PETTY STAND ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE INAUGURAL MONTREAL NASCAR BUSCH RACE Montreal, November 15th, 2006 - Due to the incredible demand for tickets since going on sale on Monday, November 13th, Stock-Car Montréal announced today that an additional grandstand has be ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces Closing of $11.1 Million Private Placement
WIXOM, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed the $11.1 million private placement of its common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into among the Company and certain institutional investors on Nov ... Continue reading
Mekonomen Discusses Board Composition
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Mekonomen ABâs (STO:MEKOB) principal shareholders have appointed a nomination committee, with the task of submitting proposals to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 May 2007 regarding the number of Board Members and the composition of the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee has ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Management Succession; Richard T. Riley to Become CEO
WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 16 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, announced today that Joseph F. Abely has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of LoJack effective November 17, 2006, for personal reasons. In order to assist in the transitio ... Continue reading
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 San Antonio International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Zuk' Concept Vehicle at 2006 San Francisco International Auto Show
All-new Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 San Francisco International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars ... Continue reading
LONDON--KleenAir Systems Ltd, a leading provider of vehicle emissions management solutions, enjoyed a very successful exhibition at Euro Bus Expo 2006, from 7th to 9th November at Birmingham NEC. KleenAir Systems joined suppliers and manufacturers from throughout Europe to exhibit their latest developments for the bus ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 16 -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., the indirect parent corporation of The Hertz Corporation, today announced the initial public offering of 88,235,000 shares of its common stock, at a price per share of $15.00. The shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and will trade under the symb ... Continue reading
KCR Race Preview - Homestead - 11/16/06
Brad Keselowski pulls double duty in Homestead Eddyville, KY. â Brad Keselowski will be a busy man this weekend, driving in both the Ford 200 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as well as the Ford 300 in the NASCAR Busch Series. Keselowski, who skipped last weekendâs Busch Series race in Phoenix to preserve ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors of Omaha Raises Food, Money for Omaha Food Bank
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 16 -- Lithia Motors of Omaha believes that there is no more important gift than offering food to area residents in need. For more than 25 years, Omaha Food Bank has been doing that and more. Now Lithia Motors will help area residents come clean for the area Food Bank. First, clean out your cupboards a ... Continue reading
Industry-first end-to-end solution creates all-new business model ATLANTA, Nov. 16 -- HUGHES Telematics, Inc., an automotive telematics solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, GA, today revealed key elements of its technology and service solutions that are expected to dramatically change the telematics industry. As ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group – CIGI - Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI): Third Quarter Revenues Increase 34% to $87.5 Million CDS revenue for the Third Quarter of 2006 grows by 36% Limo Manufacturing increases production by 65% Independent Contractor Base of Clients for SCI grows from 6200 to over 8300 CDS provides services for o ... Continue reading
One New, Four Incumbents Win 2006 SCCA Board Elections
For Immediate Release One New, Four Incumbents Win 2006 SCCA Board Elections TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 16, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced the results for the five Areas holding elections this month, with one new member joining the Board of Directors, and four incumbents remaining on for an additional three ... Continue reading
2007 Women in Motorsports Calendar Released
ar Indianapolis, IN - There are more women racing today that most people, including race fans, will ever recognize! For the longest time, it appeared that there was just Janet Guthrie and Shirley Muldowney. Then there was Lyn St. James and not too far on her heels was Sarah Fisher. Until Danica Patrick hit the scene, t ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Nov. 16 -- Universal Technical Institute Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (3:00 p.m. Mountain time) to discuss its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and full year financial results and operating ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces Founder and Former CEO of Armor All Corporation to Head Marketing
Legendary Entrepreneur and Marketing Guru, Alan Rypinski, Heading the Marketing of Daytonabrands' Products IRVINE, Calif. and ORANGE CITY, Fla., Nov. 16 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative automotive products, announced today that it has signed a marketing agreement with Focus Sales & Mar ... Continue reading
Wear Seat Belts To Stay Safe, State Police Urge
Troopers to Join National 'Click It or Ticket' Effort, Offer Child Seat Inspections HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 16 -- State Police will participate in a national "Click it or Ticket" campaign and offer free child safety seat inspections in an effort to keep Pennsylvania highways safe during the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving ... Continue reading
Progress Software Customers BGN and Volvo Cars Named in IDG's InfoWorld 100 Best IT Projects of 2006
BEDFORD, Mass.--Progress Software Corporation , a provider of leading application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, today announced that two of its customers, Boekhandels Groep Nederlands (BGN) and Volvo Cars (Belgium), were named in the IDG’s InfoWorld 100 best p ... Continue reading
14th Annual AutoWeek Design Forum to Spotlight Applying Design Talent to Non-Traditional Projects
DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 16 -- An inside look at how some automotive designers are translating their design talent into exciting new non-traditional projects and visions will be featured at the 14th annual AutoWeek Design Forum, 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, ... Continue reading
Automotive News World Congress to Explore Life in the Fast Lane
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- Roger Penske, chairman, Penske Corporation and Rick Wagoner, chairman and CEO, General Motors lead a distinguished roster of business leaders who will explore the drive among automakers, suppliers and dealers to develop products faster and adopt innovative ways to cut costs and get products to custo ... Continue reading
One of World's Most Valuable Muscle Cars To Be Unveiled in Chicago!
WHO & WHAT: To help celebrate Chevy Vettefest's 25th Anniversary ... a very rare Yenko Nova will be unveiled to car enthusiasts at the opening of the show. The 1969 classic has been in restoration for more than a year in the Super Car Workshop of Latrobe, Pa. The entire restoration crew and the car's owner -- who has n ... Continue reading
China Supply Chain Project Highlights International Growth at Plan4Demand
System integration for Fortune 500 Mexico/U.S. business units spawns ground- floor implementation in China; robust follow-on projects drive expanding international footprint; November conference in Amsterdam concludes series of global presentations with Institute of Business Forecasting PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16 -- Executive ... Continue reading
Compuware Covisint Helps Drive Auto Industry and e-Commerce Standards for Growing China Market
Compuware Covisint Selected to Join Team of Experts for Automotive Supplier Gap Analysis and to Deliver Technology Training in China BEIJING, Nov. 16 -- Compuware Corporation today announced that the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) selected Compuware Covisint to support the technology needs of the Chinese autom ... Continue reading
Fort Wayne Celebrates Launch of Full-Size Pickups
Fort Wayne November 15, 2006; Employees at the GM assembly plant here celebrated today's launch of re-designed full-size Chevrolet and GMC pickups that are critical to efforts to turn around GM's North American operations. Retail production of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra began this week at the plant. "For 20 ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Voted "Most Admired" by RVBUSINESS.com Poll
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , was named as the âmost admiredâ recreation vehicle (RV) manufacturer in America, according to a poll conducted by RVBUSINESS.com. Nearly 300 industry professionals participated in the RVBUSINESS.com on-line survey in October, ranking Winnebago Industries as the ... Continue reading
Freescale Drives Motor Control Efficiency with Intelligent Analog IC
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver integrated circuit (IC) designed to help drive small motors reliably with reduced board space. The MC34929 IC provides a cost-effective, small-footprint BLDC motor driver solution for a variety of consumer, portable and ... Continue reading
100,000 Will Need Help with Stuck Vehicles This Winter Holiday Season, AAA Predicts
ORLANDO, Fla.--Severe winter weather can make driving a challenge for even the most experienced drivers, says AAA. Extreme cold temperatures make vehicles more likely to breakdown if proper maintenance has not been performed, and heavy snow falls and icy road conditions can lead to vehicles sliding off the road and bec ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. gibt Börsengang bekannt
PARK RIDGE, New Jersey, November 16 -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc., die indirekte Muttergesellschaft von The Hertz Corporation, gab heute die öffentliche Erstemission von 88.235.000 Stammaktien zum Preis von 15,00 USD je Aktie bekannt. Die Aktien werden an der New Yorker Börse notiert und ab dem 16. November 2006 unte ... Continue reading
Pension Funds Outlook - December 2006, Geneva
FINANCIAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL PENSION FUNDS OUTLOOK - December 5 & 6, 2006 - Crowne Plaza Hotel 5* - Geneva - Switzerland UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIES OF PENSION FUNDS: One of the best ways to improve one's financial investment Dear Executive, With 18 expert speakers coming from United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Switzerland ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road President Discusses Rhino RTV at 2006 SEMA Show
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based businesses and itâs wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., the manufacturer of the Rhino RTV® is pleased to report that a video interview with Howard P ... Continue reading
Linda Solomon Noted Photojournalist & GM
Bob, realize this really isn't a typical auto feature, but it does put GM in a very charitable light, the photographer, Linda Solomon, is a good friend and it's a worthy cause. marty Linda Solomon Noted Photojournalist & GM KIDS PHOTOS BECME GREETING CARDS FOR SALVATION ARMY IN TWO CITIES By Marty Bernstein, Marketing ... Continue reading
Heartland Energy Receives First Shipment of Biodiesel Production Equipment
ALEXANDRIA, La.--Heartland Energy Group Inc. (Pink Sheets:HEGP) today announced that they have received the first shipment of biodiesel production equipment. As part of an existing agreement with Dogwood Energy, Heartland will sell and market a full line of biodiesel and ethanol products. The biodiesel product, Bio MPU ... Continue reading
Gifts for Auto and Sports Enthusiasts
The Complete Garage(R) Provides Space and Organization Gifts for the Car and Motorcycle Enthusiast and Sports Enthusiast MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 -- Whether you're a car or motorcycle enthusiast, your garage is much more than a place to park the machine of your dreams. Sports enthusiasts also need space to park their bicyc ... Continue reading
Innovation Holds Key to Evolution of Vehicle Technologies in Europe
LONDON, November 16 -- The automotive industry has been driven by technology innovation in different parts of the vehicle and this trend will continue to be observed across all major areas such as chassis, powertrain, electronics and safety, among others. However, such technical developments will occur not just in thes ... Continue reading
Stu Hayner Ponce Grand Prix Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Stu Hayner Dominates Ponce Grand Prix of Puerto Rico Detroit - November 13 2006 ââ¬â In his typical low-key fashion, Stu Hayner, driving the #29 www.visitponce.com Ford Mustang owned by Woodson Duncan, stunned the American GT field at the El Tu ... Continue reading
Visteon Seeks Additional Secured Term Loans to Enhance Liquidity
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it is seeking an additional $100 million to $200 million in secured term loans under its existing $800 million seven-year secured term loan that expires in June 2013. This action will further enhance Visteon's liquidity as it executes its th ... Continue reading
Champion Parts, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
HOPE, Ark., Nov. 15 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 1, 2006 of $4,264,000, compared to $5,320,000 in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported a net loss of $64,000, or $0.02 per share in the quarte ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 15, 2006; Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2004 certification for its environmental management systems as audited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This ISO 14001 certification is recogn ... Continue reading
A 10-Minute Checkup Prepares Car for Thanksgiving Travel
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 15 -- Thanksgiving meals take hours to prepare, but getting the car ready for travel on Turkey Day can take as little as 10 minutes. The Car Care Council suggests the following 10-minute checkup to help ensure vehicle safety and reliability on Thanksgiving when millions of Americans take to the road ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Posts Records in October 2006 for Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted an all-time October sales record of 9,363 Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) units, a 15 percent increase from October 2005 sales. Year-to-date sales reached a record 97,854 units, increasing 10 percent from year-to-date sales las ... Continue reading
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