Harley-Davidson and Union Reach Tentative Agreement
YORK, Pa., Feb. 16 -- Harley-Davidson reported today that it has reached a tentative labor agreement with representatives of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 in York. The agreement is subject to membership ratification and a vote is expected to occur the week of Feb. 19. If ... Continue reading
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor History will be made Sunday, February 18, when the famous words, âDrivers Start Your Engines!â are spoken. Four Toyota Camry NASCAR Nextel Cup racecars mark the brandâs entry into the sportâs biggest and most prestigious racing event. Waiting for the gree ... Continue reading
California Court Ends Insurance Industry Lawsuit Challenging New State "Good Driver" Regulations
Court Upholds New Regulations Barring Auto Rates Based Mostly on ZIP Code SACRAMENTO, CA â A Sacramento Superior Court judge today ruled for consumers and the Insurance Commissioner in a lawsuit filed by the insurance industry challenging new state regulations benefiting good drivers. The new regulations, adopted ... Continue reading
2007 Subaru Legacy and Outback Earn Highest Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash Tests
The Subaru Legacy and Outback received the highest possible safety rating - five stars, for both frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 16 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2007 Subaru Legacy and Outback earned the highest rating in the U.S. Department of ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50529) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: North American Wheel Aftermarket to their offering. This research service titled The North American Wheel Aftermarket provides an in-depth analysis of the aftermarket for ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Promotion of Tommy Merk
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, announced today that Tommy Merk has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Store Operations â Area 1 which covers 900 stores in the Southeast. In this position, Mr. Merk will ... Continue reading
UPG Opens Contract Manufacturing Facility in Baja Region of Mexico
Features Class 100,000 molding and assembly clean-room TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Mexico and OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 16 -- UPG, a full service contract manufacturer in the medical, consumer, automotive and electronics market segments announces the official opening of its newest custom manufacturing and assembly faci ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50629) has announced the addition of Trucks in the United States to their offering. The Trucks in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Trucks industry. It includes detail ... Continue reading
New York Auto Dealer Wins Harley at NADA
LEE, Mass.--J.J. Vigorito, president of Security Dodge in Amityville, N.Y., is the winner of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Yellow Pearl Softail Motorcycle given away by Dominion Enterprises at the recent NADA 2007 show in Las Vegas. The Harley, valued at over $22,000, was the grand prize in the âCome On and Take a Free ... Continue reading
Dodge Creates Hoopla in Atlanta this March with 'Dribble for a Dodge'
- "Dribble for a Dodge" challenge invites consumers to participate in a basketball dribbling endurance contest - The contestant who has the best bouncing streak wins an all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab with a HEMI(R) engine and tickets to the NCAA championship game - Consumers ready to play ball can register on ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- BorgWarner has recognized 34 employees from its operations around the world with the 2006 BorgWarner Product Leadership Innovation Awards. The awards were given for exceptional contributions in the areas of product development, operational excellence, customer excellence and collaboratio ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that Jack Johnson, the company’s chief executive officer, will present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007 “OC ... Continue reading
Vehicle Monitoring Systems Enters TireStamp's TPMS Partner Program
KANATA, Ontario, and DELEFIELD, Wis., Feb. 16 -- TireStamp today announced that it had entered into a TPMS Partnership Agreement with Vehicle Monitoring Systems, the North American marketing and sales channel partner for ORANGE Electronic Co., Ltd., a leader in the development of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Provides Update on Share Repurchases for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today provided an update on its share repurchases for the fourth quarter and full-year 2006. The company currently has a 1,000,000 share repurchase program in place. Prior to the beginning of 2006, 60,231 shares had been purchased. In 2006 the company purchased 196,600 shares, of whic ... Continue reading
Tips for Car Fans as Chicago Auto Show Enters Closing Weekend
CHICAGO, Feb. 16 -- As the 99th Chicago Auto Show enters its closing weekend, organizers are offering tips for those coming to McCormick Place. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061025/CASLOGO ) "The tough weather we experienced early in the week will cause an even higher demand than normal for those wishing ... Continue reading
Opportunities Abound for EMS Providers in the U.S. Automotive Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50491) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: EMS Provider Opportunities in the North American Automotive Industry to their offering. This research service titled EMS Provider Opportunities in the North American Auto ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Sends Relief to Florida Tornado Victims
- Chrysler Group responds to Florida residents devastated by tornadoes in central Florida - Company makes food drop-off at Second Harvest in Orlando today AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund is assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida by donating ... Continue reading
Better Late Than Never When it Comes to Winterizing Your Car
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's time to fess up. You didn't winterize your car and it really could have used some attention, especially with below freezing temperatures striking many parts of the country. Now what? The good news is that you're not alone and it's not too late. The Car Care Council ... Continue reading
N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides Announces Launch of Powersports CD-ROM
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 16 -- N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (http://www.nadaguides.com/), the industry leader in motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV and personal watercraft pricing and specification information, today announced the launch of its new N.A.D.A. Powersports e-Guidebook CD-ROM. The CD-ROM, complete with the most exten ... Continue reading
Five Iowa Students Show off Travel Knowledge, Advance in AAA Scholarship Contest
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Five Iowa high school students have advanced as state finalists in the AAA Travel High School Challenge. The students will match travel wits and destination knowledge against each other in the state finals next month to win a trip to Orlando, Fla., to compete for up to $20,000 in scholarships in the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors R & D of America Announces New Design and Engineering Team
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Mitsubishi Motors R & D of America (MRDA) today announced changes to the team that will build upon the success of the recently launched Outlander crossover SUV and the soon-to-hit-showrooms 2008 Lancer sedan. Masato Suwaki has been named to temporarily oversee the North America design activ ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
2006 Highlights * Net Loss Narrows, Positive Full-Year EBIT-R * Customer Diversification Continues * $1 Billion in New Business Wins * Executing Restructuring Plan; 11 Actions Completed * Took Additional Financing Actions; Year-End Cash Balance of Approximately $1 Billion VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 16, 2007 -- Vis ... Continue reading
Amerigon Appoints New Directors
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, announced today that Maurice E.P. Gunderson, Daniel R. Coker and Lon E. Bell, Ph.D., have been appointed to its Board of Directors ... Continue reading
Goodyear Sets Sales Records in Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2006
- Full-year sales top $20 billion for first time - Record sales, segment operating income for quarter in 3 international tire businesses - Strike reduced net income by $367 million - Fourth quarter rationalization charges of $184 million, principally due to plant closures - Keegan: Well positioned for earnings growth, ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $17 Million
NEW YORK--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. (OTC BB:IEAM), a specialty automotive aftermarket supplier, today announced results for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the second quarter was a record $17.0 million as compared with $10.0 million in the first fiscal quarter ... Continue reading
HONG KONG--China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (OTCBB:CPMM) today said it was unaware of any reason for the significant price movement and volume activity in its stock on Thursday, February 15, 2007. The price of the companyâs common shares declined 34.29% on volume in excess of 2.5 million shares. According ... Continue reading
Alcoa Appoints Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd. of India, To Board of Directors
NEW YORK--Alcoa announced today Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons Ltd., has been appointed a director of the company to fill a vacancy on the board. Tata Sons is the holding company of the Tata Group, Indiaâs largest private sector conglomerate. There are now 11 directors on Alcoaâs board. In making the an ... Continue reading
Chrome Systems Expands Partnership With Reynolds And Reynolds
Chrome to deliver comprehensive automotive data, services, and applications to dealer services provider PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16 -- Chrome Systems, Inc., an industry leader in collecting, enhancing, and distributing best-in-class automotive data, today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Reynolds ... Continue reading
Air Temp North America, Inc. Appoints New Board Members
MIAMI--Air Temp North America, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ATPN) today announced the election of Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald and Mr. Abe Warshenbrot to the Board of Directors effective immediately Mr. Jorge Habib, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Temp North America, Inc., commented, âAs a new public company we understan ... Continue reading
Chicago Ford Dealers Bring Celebrities, Music, and Fun to Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 16 -- Ford is enlisting Mexican performing artist Patricia Manterola and Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer Kelis to turn up the heat at the Chicago Auto Show. These artists will be supporting various Ford activities including its exclusive automotive sponsorship of the first ever Hispanic day on Feb. 16th. ... Continue reading
Rental Car CEO says Chrysler Cuts Blow for Sector
NAPLES, Fla., Feb 15, 2007; Reuters reported that planned fleet sale cuts by DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler unit will make finding vehicles harder for the rental car market, the No. 1 U.S. rental agency's top executive said on Thursday. "This is one more step toward more difficulty in sourcing vehicles," Enterprise Rent-A- ... Continue reading
LoJack Provides Vehicle Theft Protection Tips for President's Day Car Shoppers
Expert on Vehicle Theft Protection Available for Interviews What: President's Day weekend is considered the beginning of New England's car buying season and scores of shoppers will hit the lots in search of great deals on new and used cars. While getting the best price is clearly a top priority when purchasing a vehicl ... Continue reading
2007 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Calendar of Events
Dear Media, Below is the information for the 2007 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Calendar of Events. Any publicity you can help us with is appreciated. Please ad any of this information to your calendar of events for the corresponding months. If you would like further information that what is provided here, please conta ... Continue reading
-- SRT and Richard Petty Driving Experience partner to deliver professional driving instruction for automotive enthusiasts -- More than 60 SRT track events planned this year DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15 -- Chrysler Group announced here today that it is partnering with the esteemed Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE ... Continue reading
WHO & WHAT -- Members of the media are personally invited to experience first-hand the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra during a ride-and-drive event held in conjunction with Nashville's Bass Pro Shops' 2007 Spring Fishing Classic. Featuring the full line-up of the 2007 Toyota Tundra full-size pickups, the ride-and-drive eve ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share payable on April 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on April 16, 2007. The annual ... Continue reading
Los Angeles County Ports Issue RFP for Emissions-Reducing LNG Trucks
SAN PEDRO, Calif.--The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach -- the nationâs two leading containerports -- have issued a joint Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek qualified applicants for a new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Truck Program. The effort is a component of the milestone San Pedro Bay Ports Cle ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the promotion of Jeremy Barnes to Director, Product and Corporate Communications. In his new role, Barnes will continue to oversee product communications as before, but now has added responsibility for corporate communications, including ... Continue reading
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