NHTSA Releases New Crash Test and Rollover Ratings
Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new crash test and/or rollover ratings for 42 model year 2006 vehicles – 16 passenger cars, 17 sport utility vehicles, four vans, and five pickups – and two early release model year 2007 sport utility vehicles. All results, including ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 16 -- Performance Transportation Services ("PTS") announced today that Timothy G. Skillman has been named Chief Restructuring Officer for the Company. Mr. Skillman will report directly to Jeff Cornish, President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors. "We are delighted with the Board's d ... Continue reading
GEORGETOWN, Mass.--March 16, 2006--UFP Technologies, Inc. , a manufacturer of packaging and component products, today reported a net profit of $659,000, or $0.13 per diluted common share outstanding for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. This compares to a 2004 net profit of $871,000, or $0.17 per diluted share o ... Continue reading
Storms Damage Thousands of Vehicles in Missouri and Kansas;
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--March 16, 2006--Baseball-sized hail and debris tossed by high winds damaged thousands of vehicles caught in the storms that swept across Missouri and Kansas earlier this week. To handle the increasing number of claims for broken windshields, dents and other storm-related damage, has deployed more than ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Files Form 10-K Annual Report with the SEC and Reports 2005 Fiscal Year Results
IRVINE, Calif.--March 16, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Form 10-K Annual Report for the full year ended December 31, 2005. "In 2005, Autobytel continued to focus on its mission of providing dealer ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast to Introduce Jim Riesenbach, President and CEO
IRVINE, Calif.--March 16, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, will hold a webcast conference call on March 20, 2006 at 2:00 PM (PST) to introduce Jim Riesenbach as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. The conference call will be webcast live on the Intern ... Continue reading
Chris Wimmer - Atlanta Race Advance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Chris Wimmer #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet Event Advance – Atlanta Race 5 of 35 Event Details: Nicorette 300 Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia Saturday, March 18, 2006 – 3:30 pm ... Continue reading
DALLAS, March 16 -- A federal court jury in South Carolina has found Mitsubishi Motors liable in the 2002 crash that injured college soccer player Chefik Simo, and awarded him $7 million. The verdict in the case follows an eight-day trial in the U.S. District Court in Greenville, S.C. "This is an important verdict for ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Releases Year-End Results; First Full Year as MSEP
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 16, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) today announced its audited financials for Dec. 31, 2005, year end. David Keaveney, president and CEO, stated, "2005 was our first full year reporting under MotorSports Emporium Inc. Throughout 2005, we transformed MSEP from a single division com ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--March 16, 2006--U.S. law enforcement officials were given more tools to combat global trade in counterfeit goods when President Bush signed HR 32 into law. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, praised the enactment of the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act," which will provide addit ... Continue reading
Auberlen Takes Sebring SPEED TC Pole Despite Problem
For Immediate Release Auberlen Takes Sebring Pole In SCCA SPEED Touring Car Despite Blown Head Gasket SEBRING, Fla. (March 16, 2006) - Bill Auberlen, of Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., will be on the pole for Friday's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race, part of the 54th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Seb ... Continue reading
Golden Gate Capital Completes Investment in Interstate National Dealer Services
SAN FRANCISCO--March 16, 2006--Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. ("Interstate"). This investment will provide additional resources for the continued expansion of the business, while pr ... Continue reading
PIZZONIA AND BERNOLDI IMPRESS ROCKETSPORTS DURING TWO-DAY TEST IN HOUSTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PIZZONIA AND BERNOLDI IMPRESS ROCKETSPORTS DURING TWO-DAY TEST IN HOUSTON EAST LANSING, Mich. (March 16, 2006) – As the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season o ... Continue reading
Germany's Bosch Supports American Competitiveness Initiative
Bosch Celebrates 100 Years of Market-Leading Innovation in The U.S. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- U.S. President Bush recently announced the American Competitiveness Initiative as a way to encourage innovation. Under the initiative, funding for basic research and development programs will be doubled over the nex ... Continue reading
Plug Power Achieves 2006 Public Milestone LATHAM, N.Y., March 16 -- Plug Power Inc. , a leader in providing clean, reliable on-site energy, today announced two new agreements with Honda R&D Company, Ltd. of Japan to continue expanding the companies' collaborative efforts. The first of the new agreements covers the four ... Continue reading
EWI Selected to Work on Joining Technology for Millennium Cell Fuel Cartridge Development Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 16 -- EWI today announced it has signed a contract with Millennium Cell for a 15-month project to improve the manufacturing process for Millennium Cell's Hydrogen on Demand(R) fuel cartridges. The work is being funded under a National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS)/US Department of Energ ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Cheap Loans on Hybrids
DETROIT, March 16, 2006; Reuters reported Ford Motor Co. is offering interest-free financing on its Escape hybrid sport utility vehicle in California and Washington, D.C., to boost sales in markets that see strong hybrid sales. California and Washington are Ford's two hottest hybrid markets, Ford spokesman Monte Doran ... Continue reading
Reese Earns Pole for SCCA SPEED GT Round One Race at Sebring
For Immediate Release Reese Earns Pole for SCCA SPEED GT Round One Race at Sebring SEBRING, Fla. (March 16, 2006) - Leighton Reese, of Minnetonka, Minn., took the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT pole Thursday, running a 2:08.764 (103.445 mph) in his No. 6 Banner Engineering Chevrolet Corvette C6 and setting a ... Continue reading
ADDISON, Texas--March 16, 2006--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of two cents per share, payable on March 31, 2006 to shareholders of record at t ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA Acts on Implementation of Landmark Clean Air Interstate Rule
News for Release: Thursday, March 16, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Acts on Implementation of Landmark Clean Air Interstate Rule* * * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-March 16, 2006) EPA took a number of actions today to assure the timely and efficien ... Continue reading
ANSYS, Inc. Honored by Visit from U.S. Treasury Secretary Snow
Company Hosts Roundtable with Area Business and Political Leaders SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., March 16 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow recently visited its corporate facility. The ... Continue reading
Atari's 'Driver: Parallel Lines' Soundtrack Exclusively Available on the iTunes Music Store
Premiere Hollywood-Style Action-Driving Title Featuring Era-Defining Music from the 1970's and Today, With Legendary Material and New Exclusive Productions, Now Available for Download NEW YORK, March 16 -- Atari, Inc. announced that the soundtrack from the premiere Hollywood-style action-driving video game, Driver: Par ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 16, 2006--Cisco Systems(R) today introduced Cisco(R) Customized Partner Intelligence (CPI), part of the company's ongoing efforts to make it easier to do business with Cisco and help drive channel partner revenue growth. Cisco CPI provides channel partners with a new set of communication resources that ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group, Inc. Announces 2005 Year End Financial Results Conference Call
COOPER CITY, Fla.--March 16, 2006--Coach Industries (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services and insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced that Frank O'Donnell, Coach's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results ... Continue reading
Connecticut General Assembly Bill 660 Hearing Friday March 17, 2006
Spokesman Available for Comment Advocates of centralized planning are active in Connecticut. Under the banner of reducing air pollution and without any proof that such would even occur, legislation pending in the General Assembly would create an emissions- based vehicle "sales tax adjustment program." Translation: Usin ... Continue reading
Daytona Bike Week Declared a Success for Chariot
BARTOW, Fla.--March 16, 2006--American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AACS) today declared success at Daytona Bike Week 2006 for its wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. Kenneth McCleave, General Manager of Chariot, stated: "This year we went into Bike Week with a specific purpose in mind. It w ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics, Inc. Announces Date Change of Fourth Quarter 2005 Conference Call
VISTA, Calif., March 16 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States based on sales and a major supplier of home audio, mobile audio and video, and satellite radio products, announced today that its quarterly conferen ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results Conference Call
OLDSMAR, Fla., March 16 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) announced today that Eric Seidel, EACC's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter 2006, which ended January 31, 2006. The conference call will take place at 4:15 p.m. ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--March 16, 2006--ExxonMobil today announced that its Speedpass(TM) electronic payment system has taken a new step in customer convenience. Utilizing hand held computer technology, Speedpass Instant Activation will allow customers to open a Speedpass account and use their Speedpass fob within about two minu ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Aligns Quality With Other Core Business Operations
- Changes announced today will allow Ford to streamline its operations and more directly align its quality processes with other core operational functions. - Bennie Fowler, 49, is appointed the Company's vice president, Global Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, The Americas, effective April 1. - Deborah S. ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Names Lorenzo Chief Technology Officer
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 16 -- Freudenberg-NOK -- "The Technology Specialist" for elastomeric seals and custom molded products -- has named Dr. Luis Lorenzo as chief technology officer. The announcement was made by Freudenberg-NOK's Dr. Theodore G. Duclos, Freudenberg-NOK vice president of operations and technology. Lore ... Continue reading
Fans Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at NASCAR Cup Series Rookie via Online Photo Diary VALHALLA, N.Y., March 16 -- What is it like to be Reed Sorenson the week prior to his 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series debut at his hometown track? Fans can now find out as the Peachtree City native documents his sights and experiences le ... Continue reading
Michigan Receives Nine Homeland Security Vehicles
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich., March 16 -- The State of Michigan received nine of 17 heavy rescue trucks manufactured by Michigan- based apparatus builder Spencer Manufacturing and cab and chassis builder, Spartan Chassis, as part of the Regional Response Team Network (RRTN). The RRTN provides quick response capability to WMD/ter ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 16, 2006-- 2006 Contract Bargaining Includes Master Talks at Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and BFGoodrich/Michelin The United Steelworkers' (USW) Rubber/Plastic Industry Conference (RPIC), the division of the Steelworkers that represents workers in the tire, rubber and plastics industry, concluded i ... Continue reading
News Release: $5 Million Awarded to Study Health and Environmental Effects of Nanotechnology
News for Release: Thursday, March 16, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * $5 Million Awarded to Study Health and Environmental Effects of Nanotechnology *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202) 564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-March 16, 2006) Nanotechnology has the potential to transform e ... Continue reading
Oxlo Systems Continues Momentum With 100 Dealer Connections
Number of Dealers Connected to Oxlo's Hub Doubles in Three Months BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 16 -- Oxlo Systems Inc., developer of the industry leading Dealer Communications Hub (DCH), today announced that it has 100 dealerships nationwide connected to and communicating through its DCH. The Oxlo DCH enables dealers a gre ... Continue reading
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen Please find enclosed SVOX latest press releases about its newest product innovation.. If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact either Ms. Ullmann (ullmann@svox.com) or Mr. Lichtenberg (lichtenberg@svox.com). Thank you for your efforts. ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 16, 2006--Zetek Corporation announced today the initial installation of its revolutionary Wayfinding System. The system is being used by Lincoln Center to guide emergency workers, employees and visiting performers quickly and easily to their desired location anywhere within the maze of dressing rooms, r ... Continue reading
Avis to Sponsor Achilles Track Club Athletes at Los Angeles Marathon
Avis Extends Support of Athletes with Disabilities to the West Coast PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 16 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC announced that it is the official sponsor of the Achilles Track team competing in the 2006 Los Angeles Marathon. With the support of Avis, Achilles will send 35 athletes with disabilities from ... Continue reading
HomeNet Launches Exlusive Inventory Service for Mercedes-Benz USA
WEST CHESTER, Pa.--March 16, 2006--HomeNet, Inc. is pleased to announce today that the Pennsylvania-based automotive technology provider has been awarded an exclusive partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA. Mercedes-Benz dealerships will now utilize HomeNet's Inventory Online (IOL)(TM) technology to streamline the process ... Continue reading
Pontiac and Solstice Prompt High-Powered Transformation of Popular NHRA Announcer's Stable
(JPEG photo attached: Bob Frey (right), announcer for the NHRA, takes delivery of his new Pontiac Solstice from Joe Arena Jr., of Arena Buick-Pontiac-GMC, at the Atco Racetrack in Atco, New Jersey on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. (General Motors/Emile Wamsteker)) Pontiac and Solstice Prompt High-Powered Transformation of Po ... Continue reading
RF Monolithics Reports Second Quarter Results; Strong Second Quarter Sales and Record Order Activity
DALLAS--March 16, 2006--RF Monolithics, Inc. today reported sales for the second quarter ended February 28, 2006 of $12.7 million, an increase of 12% compared to sales of $11.3 million in the second quarter of the prior year. The net income for the second quarter was $140,000 or $0.02 per diluted share compared to net ... Continue reading
Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas South Central Texas' fastest growing auto event! First-class show with large, beautiful trophies. Car Show, Swap, Live Music & Dance with proceeds to benefit the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA). Feat ... Continue reading
Latin American Automotive Industry Stages a Comeback
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 16, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34490) has announced the addition of "Latin America Automotive Industry Review - Management Briefing" to their offering. Latin America has staged something of a comeback as an emerging market that was previously overshadow ... Continue reading
David Stremme and the 40 team on Jimmy Kimmel Live
David Stremme and the No. 40 Coors Light Team are scheduled to be featured this Thursday, March 16th on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show During the second race of the season at California Speedway, Guillermo from the Jimmy Kimmel Live show came and was a part of the No. 40 crew. This nightly show will feature the piece that ... Continue reading
The Hartford Offers More Affordable Car Insurance in Utah
Company's popular 'Dimensions' product, available through independent insurance agents, is now priced more favorably for customers HARTFORD, Conn., March 16 -- To better serve its Utah agents and customers, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. , one of the nation's leading providers of investment and insurance p ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago's Monthly Fuel Report Shows Gas Prices Increase Sharply
AURORA, Ill., March 16 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have decreased since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 14 cents over the past month, forecasting an average cost of $2.44 per g ... Continue reading
--AAA: WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals This annual competition is considered by many to be the Indy 500 of auto repair. Fifty state champion teams representing their respective high school's automotive technology program compete for the coveted national title, valuable scholarships and prizes. How it ... Continue reading
NSK-Warner Shanghai Opens to Serve Growing Automatic Transmission Market in China
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- In response to increasing demand for transmission technology in Asia, NSK-Warner has opened a facility in Shanghai for the manufacture of friction products, one-way clutches and clutch modules to support Chinese and other automakers there. The plant, called NSK-Warner Shanghai, is a 100 ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reaches Agreement To Renew Honda Contract
DECATUR, Ga., March 16 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems, Ltd., has renewed its vehicle delivery agreement with American Honda Motor Co. for vehicles delivered in the United States. The agreement will extend the Company's current contract with Honda in the United States throug ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Initiates Comprehensive Training Program in Paintless Dent Repair
FORT MYERS, Fla.--March 16, 2006--NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair, an innovative developer and international supplier of auto rejuvenation products and processes and a business unit of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), today announced its new paintless dent repair training program. NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair (Ne ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes F1 Preview: Malaysia
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 16, 2006 at 8:05 AM CST Coming off a third place finish in Bahrain, Kimi Raikkonen and the rest of the McLaren Mercedes F1 team are already gearing up for the next race in Malaysia. The team travelled directly to Kuala Lumpur's Sepang circuit along with the MP4-21's and tracksid ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., March 16 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that two additional hybrid electric "Crusher" unmanned ground combat vehicles powered by UQM(R) high torque propulsion systems and generators have begun field testing and evaluation by the U ... Continue reading
Atlanta-Area Polaris Dealerships Team to Raise Money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp
--Dealerships to donate $10 of each Polaris ATV and RANGER Sale to Kyle and Pattie Petty's Camp and present the Pettys with a special gift before the Golden Corral 500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: To kick off the 2006 NASCAR racing season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlant ... Continue reading
Force Protection Awards Purchase Order for Mack Trucks
LADSON, S.C.--March 16, 2006--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced it has awarded South Carolina-based Hughes Motors, Inc. a purchase order for the acquisition of 40 Mack trucks and spare parts. The award is worth an estimated $5 million. "This acquisition will help us to continue production of the Buffa ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports 2006 Revenues and Earnings
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 16, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc., , the leading United States (U.S.) motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company's second quarter and first six months ended February 25, 2006. Net income for the second quarter was $7.7 million, a decrease of 38.7 percent compar ... Continue reading
The Base Drivers Database Provides Parc and Volume Data for Numerous Automotive Variables
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 16, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34476) has announced the addition of Aftermarket Base Drivers to their offering. Market demand for automotive parts and services are directly related to the volume and turnover of vehicles in the parc. The Base Drivers Dat ... Continue reading
NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion and Las Vegas Native Kurt Busch Teams With Water Works Industry Solutions
LAS VEGAS, March 16 -- NASCAR Nextel Cup champion and 2 Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch is taking a step to help provide a consistent training program for laborers in the waterworks industry, which will aid in proper installations and ultimately help to conserve water loss throughout the valley and across the natio ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway 2006 Racing Schedule
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY 2006 SCHEDULE BLOOMINGTON, IN (March 15, 2006) - Bloomington Speedway's 2006 schedule follows. The schedule features regul ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: AAA's 2006 "Your Driving Costs" study will provide the motoring public with average costs of all expenses associated with owning and operating a vehicle over five years and 75,000 miles using a compact, mid-size, and large vehicle. This study also takes into consideration other costs associated with vehicle ow ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Off To A Strong Start In 2006
COLOGNE - March 16, 2006: The Ford Fiesta, Ford's top-selling small car, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by jumping off to a fast start in 2006, with a 10 percent increase in sales through February. In the first two months of 2006, Ford sold 55,000 new Fiestas in Europe, an increase of 5,100 units from 49,900 in th ... Continue reading
A new spy shot has emerged of what is purportedly a prototype of the 2007/2007 BMW M3 coupe. While Leftlane News cannot definitively guarantee the authenticity of the photo, we believe it is real. The image is believed to be of the new M3, as evidenced by the distinctive quad-tailpipes — a feature only seen on BM ... Continue reading
VW, Fiat Lead Second Monthly Gain in Europe Car Sales
March 16, 2006; Chad Thomas writing for Bloomberg reported that Volkswagen AG and Fiat SpA led a gain in European car sales in February, while General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. lost market share for the second month in a row. Industrywide sales climbed 2.1 percent to 1.08 million vehicles from 1.06 million a year ... Continue reading
Ford Backs Premiere Of Steve Harvey's Latest Standup Comedy Film
<p>DEARBORN, Mar. 16, 2006 – With a successful advertising relationship on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show”, Ford is now sponsoring the premiere of Steve Harvey’s latest comedic standup film - “Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through With Me Yet!” </p> <p>On Monday and Tuesday, ... Continue reading
Leading Automotive Executives Lead the Debate at AMS Europe Manufacturing Conference
LONDON, March 16 -- Following on the success of last year's conference, AMS Europe will be held at the Porsche Plant in Leipzig between 3 - 5 April 2006. This is where manufacturing executives will debate the latest issues affecting automotive manufacturing. Organised by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine (AMS ... Continue reading
Green Ford Focus Fills Up At First Bio-Ethanol Fuel Pumps
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 16 March, 2006 – When bio-ethanol first went on public sale this morning, the Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle was front of the queue to be refueled. The Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is Britain's first bio-fuel car and can run on bio-ethanol or petrol in any mix in the same fuel tank. ... Continue reading
Auto Club Warns of St. Patrick's DUI Dangers Due to Increase in Drunk Driving Crashes
LOS ANGELES--March 16, 2006--California drivers on the road during nighttime hours on St. Patrick's Day are 19 percent more likely to be killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash than they are on other days, according to crash data analyzed by the Automobile Club of Southern California. With drinking and driving cr ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Receives Unanimous Consent From Bank Lenders
DAYTON, Ohio, March 16 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that its bank lenders have unanimously consented to an amendment to its $200 million committed credit facility. The amendment relates to the company's previously announced delay in filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended ... Continue reading
Indianola Police Taps WaveRider Mobile Terminal for High-Speed Internet Connectivity
TORONTO--March 16, 2006-- Enables Police Officers to Utilize the Resources of the Office in the Squad Car WaveRider Communications Inc. (OTCBB:WAVR), the leader in non-line-of-sight wireless broadband technology and deployments, today announced that the City of Indianola, Iowa Police Department has deployed WaveRider's ... Continue reading
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow Can Stop The Ford Explorer Or Five Hundred...Nor The Audi A3
<p>Dearborn, MI – March 16,2006: On Tuesday the prestigious New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) today named the 2006 Ford Explorer the Best-in-Class SUV and the Five Hundred Best-in-Class All Weather Sedan, both in the $25,000-$30,000 category, in the association's 9th Official Winter Vehicle of New Engla ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Lexus Hybrid Sedan
TOKYO, March 16 Mar 16, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. began selling the first hybrid sedan under its high-end Lexus marque in Japan on Thursday, saying the domestic launch would be followed by a roll-out overseas starting next month. Japan's top auto maker has been expanding its gasoline-electric hybri ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Puts Top On for 2006 Lux and White Debut Viper SRT10 Coupe in SCCA T1 Season at Thunderhill WILLOWS, Calif., March 15, 2006 - A year ago, NayKid Racing undertook a ground-breaking endeavor with Dodge Motorsports, DaimlerChrysler's SRT Division and KUMHO Tires to enter a pair of Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadsters ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Road America CHAMP CAR WISCONSIN news
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHAMP CAR WISCONSIN The Milwaukee Mile / Road America CHAMP CAR WISCONSIN TICKET ANNOUNCED MILWAUKEE MILE & ROAD AMERICA CREATE JOINT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAMP CAR FANS Milwaukee, Wis. (March 15, 2006) - The high-speed, open wheel drama of the Champ Car World Series will make two Wisconsin stops durin ... Continue reading
NHRA North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
NEWS RELEASE National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) North Central Division Contact: Jay Hullinger, NHRA Division Director Phone: (765) 689-8727 E-mail Jhullinger@nhra.com North Central Division announces change to NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule The NHRA North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event ... Continue reading
GM moves to accelerate production of key SUVs
DETROIT March 15, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp., encouraged by the early sales of its Tahoe sport utility vehicle, is accelerating its production schedule by several weeks for other SUVs built on the same platform, a spokesman said on Wednesday. GM is also asking its parts suppliers to ship component ... Continue reading
Germany Pumps Millions of Euros Into Hydrogen-Powered Tech
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The "Necar 5" hydrogen-powered car Germany said Tuesday it would invest 500 million euros ($600 million) over the next decade in developing vehicles powered by hydrogen, which is considered one of the energy hopes of the future. "We will increase our commitment and our ... Continue reading
HUMMER, GM Foundation Mark American Red Cross Month With Thanks, Vehicle Donations
DETROIT – In recognition of March as American Red Cross Month and the partnership with the American Red Cross, HUMMER and the GM Foundation announce the delivery of 10 more HUMMERs to Red Cross chapters across the U.S. Red Cross chapters in Atlanta ; Detroit ; Los Angeles ; New York ; Norfolk , Va. ; Philadelphia ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 15, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Honda Foundation (HOF: Hiromori Kawashima president, Soichiro Honda founder) will launch a new grant program named the Honda Young Engineer and Scientists Award ("YES Award") for select Southeast Asian university students in science and technology, initially in Vietnam ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson hopes third time is charm in Gainesville
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SHAUN CARLSON HOPES THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM IN GAINESVILLE GA ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Innovative Changes to Employee Health Care Plans
Future employee health premium-sharing scaled to salary * Equitable approach - 'the more you make ... ' * LaSorda: a competitive, long-term solution * Similar solutions offered to retirees AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15 -- Chrysler Group today announced changes to the health care programs it offers to active and retired ... Continue reading
CITGO/SAMAX - Homestead preview
home track The CITGO Racing by SAMAX team will be close to home for the next Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series race, scheduled for March 25 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. The team will travel 70 miles from its base in Pompano Beach, Fla. Driver Milka Duno, a resident of both Miami and Venezuela, wi ... Continue reading
Conquering track, earning bonus points are Scelzi's goals for Gainesville
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CONQUERING TRACK, EARNING BONUS POINTS ARE SCELZI'S GOALS FOR ... Continue reading
FC points leader Capps staying on course
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER CAPPS STAYING ON COURSE GAINESVILLE, ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal Year 2005 Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 15 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2005 year-end financial results on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (888) 295-5935 ... Continue reading
OMNOVA Solutions Adds Upholstery Portfolio to Its Website Interactive Design Center
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 15 -- OMNOVA Solutions introduces product selection made easy with the addition of its broad upholstery offerings to the Design Center at www.omnova.com. OMNOVA's Design Center is a customized interactive tool for decorative product and interior designers and specifiers, architects, upholsterers a ... Continue reading
The SAMAX Motorsport crew made a fast change from international mode to hometown, returning from the Rolex Sports Car Series race in Mexico City to prepare for the next event at Homestead Motor Speedway in Homestead, Fla. The team is based 70 miles north of the track in Pompano Beach, Fla., ensuring a quick commute for ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--March 15, 2006--Thermadyne Holdings Corporation (OTCBB:THMD) announced today that it has filed a 12b-25 to extend the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 until March 31, 2006. The Company also announced completion of the sale process of its South African Plant Rental ... Continue reading
CORINTH, Texas, March 15 -- The North Texas chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be hosting the first Riding For A Reason Charity Ride on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at American Eagle Harley- Davidson/Buell in Corinth, Texas. NASCAR fans will enjoy the thrill of viewing the Nextel Cup #10 Stanley Race Car, drive ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Recognizes Manheim's Tennessee Auto Auction as 2005 Auction of the Year
FORT WORTH, Texas--March 15, 2006--AmeriCredit Corp. has named Manheim's Tennessee Auto Auction in Nashville, Tenn., as its 2005 Auction of the Year as part of the nationwide Auction of Excellence program. The auction also received the 2004 Auction of the Year award from AmeriCredit. "We are excited to announce Tenness ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind.--March 15, 2006--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation announced the first quarter dividend of $0.03 per share, payable May 5, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2006. CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of e ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Announces Receipt of a Large Tool Order
CLEVELAND, March 15 -- Hickok Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: HICKA.OB) , a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for the automotive, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported the receipt of an order from a tool supplier for a large automotive manufacturer valued at approximately $5,000,000. The ord ... Continue reading
PLIOGRIP(R) by Valvoline Panel 60 Adhesive Meets GM Specification GM6449G
DUBLIN, Ohio, March 15 -- PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Panel 60 adhesive, a rubber-toughened epoxy from Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. , was recently recognized by General Motors Corporation to meet the aftermarket metal bonding specification GM6449G. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113 ... Continue reading
FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 15 -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. today announced that General Motors Corporation has withdrawn its appeal of a Michigan trial court's August 2004 dismissal, with prejudice, of GM's March 2004 breach of contract lawsuit against Steel Dynamics. The Oakland County (Michigan) Circuit Court had ruled, in f ... Continue reading
Transnational Automotive Initiates Urban Transportation Contract with Cameroon Government
SEATTLE--March 15, 2006--Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. ("TAUG") (OTCBB:TAMG) has begun implementation of an Agreement with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon to provide urban bus transportation to cities throughout the country ("Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, a newly formed Cameroonian co ... Continue reading
Gordon Finishes Fifth With Inaugural Nicorette Fresh Mint Special Paint Scheme at Las Vegas
PITTSBURGH, March 15 -- Driving the #24 DuPont/Nicorette(R) Chevrolet for the very first time, four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon made a late-race surge resulting in a season-best fifth-place finish at Sunday's UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The result catapulted Gordon into the NASCAR NEXTEL ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 15 -- Smart-Automobile LLC announced today its proprietary technology has been successfully applied in the modification of the Smart For Two Coupe / Convertible for direct importation to the United States. Smart-Automobile is part of a venture to independently bring the fuel- efficient Smart C ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, March 15 -- - Domain Management and Brand Protection Solutions Address Online Brand Infringements and Trademark Violations MarkMonitor(R), the leader in online corporate identity protection, today announced that Scania AB (Stockholm exchange: SCV), a leading manufacturer of heavy trucks, buses ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., March 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 7 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2006. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 5 percent growth from base revenues and a 6 percent increase from acquisitions. Currency translation and ... Continue reading
REDMOND, Wash.--March 15, 2006--Microvision, Inc. , today announced that Marc Onetto has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Onetto is currently Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations for Solectron, a $10 billion, leading global provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply-chain services to OEMs ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 15 -- Visteon Corporation and Automotive Components Holdings, LLC are a finalist in the 2006 Automotive News PACE Award competition. The 12th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and Transportation R ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--March 15, 2006--Estes Express Lines commemorates its 75th Anniversary in 2006. The Richmond, VA-based carrier has grown from one man and one truck in 1931 to a full-service, coast-to-coast, North American transportation provider with over 13,000 employees and more than 27,000 tractors and trailers. To ce ... Continue reading
JG Kern Enterprises Chooses Plexus Online to Manage its Specialized Manufacturing Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15 -- Plexus Systems, a provider of the first true on demand manufacturing performance system, announced that JG Kern Enterprises will utilize Plexus Online to track the complete production process of high performance and racing vehicle components. Plexus Online has the ability to manage JG K ... Continue reading
Driver News - Mike Vincec races around America (FWT, WKA & Stars)
Mike Vincec - Road trip to Oklahoma 3 Weekends - 3 Series and a WKA win at Charlotte Charlotte, NC - March 14, 2006 -- The season is just getting started for 14 year old Mike Vincec and the Stouffville, Ontario native has completed one series, grabbed a win in another and is about to make his ICC debut in the Snap-on S ... Continue reading
David Stremme Atlanta Motor 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 Golden Corral 500-Atlanta Motor Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Testing 1,2,3: David Stremme and the No. 40 team tested this week at Carroway Speedway. This .4-mile track i ... Continue reading
SEMA Hails Senate Action to Lower Health Insurance Costs
WASHINGTON--March 15, 2006--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, applauded the Senate Health Committee's approval of a bill (S 1955) allowing small businesses to purchase health care coverage through a trade association. SEMA has made passage of this legislation a top legislative priority. "We take this oc ... Continue reading
PokerStars.com and Aston Martin Racing Are Driven to Win
World's Largest Poker Tournament Website and Prestigious International Racing Team Join Forces on First Round of American Le Mans Series LOS ANGELES, March 15 -- PokerStars.com, the world's largest poker tournament website, and Aston Martin Racing, have today jointly announced the formation of an Official Partnership. ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON & HOUSTON--15. März 2006-- NASA bestätigt Pressemitteilung zur Hybrid Technologies/NASA-Partnerschaft Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, aufstrebendes führendes Unternehmen in der Entwicklung und Vermarktung lithiumbetriebener Produkte weltweit, freut sich bekannt gebe ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. forges ahead to Gators after Valdosta testing
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 ACDelco NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (FLA.) RACEWAY Race Date: March 17-19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS FORGES AHEAD TO GATORNATIONALS AFTER VALDOSTA TESTING ... Continue reading
US$12M Financing - NewTech Brake Corp.
BLAINVILLE, QC, March 15 -- Mr. Vianney Dumoulin, Executive Vice- President of NewTech Brake Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: BB: NWTB) is pleased to announce that the documents related to a US$12M financing have been completed and signed. Mr. Dumoulin has stated: "These negotiations have taken place in a climate of mutual trust and ... Continue reading
Reese Quickest In SPEED GT Practice At Sebring
For Immediate Release Reese's Corvette Quickest In SPEED GT Sebring Practice SEBRING, Fla. (March 15, 2006) - Leighton Reese, of Minnetonka, Minn., set the fastest time Wednesday during practice for Friday's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship opening round at Sebring International Raceway. Fellow Che ... Continue reading
Curran Leads Strong RealTime Effort in SCCA SPEED Touring Car Practice at Sebring
For Immediate Release Curran Leads Strong RealTime Effort in SCCA SPEED Touring Car Practice at Sebring SEBRING, Fla. (March 15, 2006) - Eric Curran, of Hampton, Mass., swept both SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Round One practice sessions Wednesday at Sebring International Raceway, and led a practice ... Continue reading
Pro Stock Motorcycles Start Season in Gainesville
Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLES START SEASON IN GAINESVILLE Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Points Resume Moorpark, Calif. - (March 15, 2006) The riders in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Pro ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results
NEW YORK, March 15 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2005. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 were $172.1 million, compared to cons ... Continue reading
Ford Targets Women With Unique Promotional Campaign
Dearborn, MI – March 16,2006: "Women drive close to 75 percent of durable goods purchases at the household level," said Michael Silverstein, principal at Boston Consulting Group and author of "Trading Up: The New American Luxury." "They are both the contributors to income growth and the definitive allocators of s ... Continue reading
Invisa SmartGate Technology Featured in March 'The Parking Professional' Magazine
SARASOTA, Fla.--March 15, 2006--Invisa Inc. (OTCBB:INSA) today announced that the company's SmartGate Parking Gate Safety System was featured in the March, 2006 issue of The Parking Professional magazine in a front-cover feature article entitled "Advancing Pedestrian Safety and Risk Management." The Parking Professiona ... Continue reading
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