Wolfsburg, May 2006 - After more than one million VW convertibles of the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Golf and New Beetle series, the new Eos takes off to a flying start in May 2006. As the first standard automobile world wide the four-seater is equipped with a five piece convertible, sliding and coupe roof (CSC-roof). The ha ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International Signs Agreement to Purchase Manitex
WIXOM, Mich., May 16 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the membership interests of Quantum Value Management, LLC, a privately held company that owns through its subsidiary all of the outstanding equity of Manit ... Continue reading
Consumer Sales of In-Vehicle CE Devices Expected to Rise in 2006
ARLINGTON, Va.--May 16, 2006--More than a fourth of consumers own MP3 player equipment for their vehicles, according to new research from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)). This may seem like a far cry from the majority (97 percent) who own the long time standard AM/FM radio, but the new study shows digital ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing of Natural Gas-Powered 2006 Civic GX
Owners Can Benefit From Tax Incentives, Up to 65 Percent Lower Fuel Costs With Optional 'Phill' Home Refueling Appliance TORRANCE, Calif., May 16 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced the pricing of the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic GX. The 2006 Civic GX, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highw ... Continue reading
Company Says Fuel Re-Formulator Increases Fuel Mileage Between 9% and 19% - Video Enhanced Story
Baltimore, MD - - May 16, 2006 - - Just approved for worldwide distribution to the consumer market, an innovative new fuel treatment has been found to increase fuel mileage between 9% and 19% and reduce emissions by more than 30%. The 3-in-1 product has also been proven to increase engine performance, reduce engine wea ... Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind Student Fashion Show: Where the Rubber Meets the Runway
IADT Student Designers Get in Gear for IMAGINE 2006 WHO/ WHAT: IMAGINE 2006, the International Academy of Design and Technology's 27th annual student fashion show, promises some of the season's most innovative and memorable fashion moments -- including the unveiling of winning designs from an exclusive General Motors-s ... Continue reading
Atmel Introduces AVR 8-bit Flash MCUs Qualified for Automotive Applications
NANTES, France, May 16 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today four new AEC Q100-qualified AVR(R) Flash microcontrollers dedicated to the automotive segment. Taking advantage of the success of its AVR 8-bit microcontrollers in com ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif., May 16 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted unanimously to reject a non-binding proposal from Bell Industries, Inc. to acquire Coast for $8.10 per share in cash. Thomas R. McGuire, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Our B ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Second Quarter Growth; Conference Call Scheduled
MILFORD, Iowa--May 16, 2006--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, today announced its earnings of .08 cents per share for the six months ended March 31, 2006 versus .10 c ... Continue reading
Dunlop Podcasts 'Cast' Exciting Auto Enthusiast Content
AKRON, Ohio, May 16 -- Attractive ads are still running in automotive magazines, but Dunlop Tires increasingly is spreading its message via a niche emerging media, the innovative podcast. Janice Consolacion, brand planning manager for Dunlop Tires in North America, says, "Podcasts are delivering a powerful punch. We're ... Continue reading
Town Hall Meeting on the Crisis Facing Young Black Men in America Highlights Three-Day Event DALLAS, May 16 -- An influential lineup of the nation's leading business, entertainment, political, and economic experts will address the economic instability and diminished wealth-building capacity of young black men during th ... Continue reading
EXX INC Announces First Quarter Consolidated Sales and Net Income for 2006
LAS VEGAS, May 16 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced its consolidated sales and net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. 2006 2005 (unaudited) (unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31 Net sales $43,095,000 $36,893,000 Income from continuing operations 323,000 418,000 Income from discontin ... Continue reading
FindProfit.com Updates Outlooks on Inphonic, Autobytel, Liberty Capital, and Liberty Interactive
PRINCETON, N.J., May 16 -- FindProfit (http://www.findprofit.com/), an investment service that delivered a +12% average return in 2005 and market-beating returns every year since 2002, has published updated outlooks on Inphonic , Autobytel , Liberty Capital , and Liberty Interactive , among others. Sign up now for a 30 ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 16, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor has introduced its third-generation multicore DSP based on next-generation SC3400 StarCore(TM) technology. The new MSC8144 DSP is engineered to deliver leading-edge performance, reduce system costs and significantly increase channel densities for next-generation w ... Continue reading
Gentex Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases
ZEELAND, Mich., May 16 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional eight million shares of the Company's stock, under th ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Webcast Fiscal 2006 Fourth Quarter Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 16 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss fiscal 2006 fourth quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will ... Continue reading
Reality Racing, Inc. Approved for Full Price Quotation on Pink Sheets
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 16 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RRCG) President Lee F. Schaefer today announced the company has been approved for and is now being quoted on the Pink Sheets ( http://www.pinksheets.com/ ). Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge, a new reality TV show, combines two of the most prevalent ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--May 16, 2006--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 increased 90% to a record $2,427,529, up from $ ... Continue reading
TORONTO, Canada, May 16 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, is pleased to announce that the United States Postal Service ("USPS") will unveil its first parallel Hybrid Electri ... Continue reading
Vector SCM Rolls Out Visibility Solution for GM Europe
New Capability Enables Shorter Delivery Cycles, Reduced Costs, Improved Cash Flows NOVI, Mich., May 16 -- Vector SCM, the global logistics management joint venture between Con-way and General Motors, has successfully rolled out its European Vehicle Visibility (EUVV) program for General Motors Europe (GME), providing co ... Continue reading
Americana Program Underwriters Announces a New Program for Armored Car and Courier Services
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 16, 2006--Americana Program Underwriters (AmPro), a program administrator specializing in affinity and program management, is pleased to announce the creation of a new program designed to meet the commercial insurance needs of the armored car and courier industry. "Armored CarPro give us another op ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 16 -- Dan Roche, senior director of Quality Systems within ArvinMeritor, Inc.'s Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group, received an Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Outstanding Achievement Award at a ceremony held Monday, May 15. The Award is granted to individuals in recognition of substantial ... Continue reading
Chet Landis Joins Wheels, Inc.
Industry Veteran Brings More than 30 Years of Experience to Truck Engineering Area DES PLAINES, Ill., May 16 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that Chet Landis is joining the company as Manager of the company's Truck Engineering area. "Chet Landis brings more ... Continue reading
Document Security Systems Signs Licensing Agreement with The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 16, 2006--Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) ("DSS"), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, announced today it has signed a licensing contract for its AuthentiGuard(TM) Pantograph 4000 and AuthentiGuard(TM) Surv ... Continue reading
Eaton Facility Recognized by Toyota for Superior Quality and Delivery for 13th Consecutive Year
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 16, 2006--For the 13th consecutive year, Eaton Corporation's valve business in the United States - U.S. Engine Valve Company - received Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.'s (TMMNA) top supplier award for outstanding quality and delivery. The facility, a partnership between Eaton and N ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Commencement of Tender Offer for Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes Due 2022
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today announced the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding Zero-Coupon Convertible Senior Notes due 2022, issued in February 2002. The tender offer will commence Tuesday, May ... Continue reading
MSC.Software Is Chosen as Simulation Solutions Provider at Shanghai Automotive Engineering Academy
The Leading Technology Center for Major Chinese Automotive Manufacturers Selects MSC.Software's Integrated Simulation Solutions to Improve Virtual Product Development SANTA ANA, Calif., May 16 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, today announced that Shanghai Automotive Engineer ... Continue reading
MSX International, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2006
WARREN, Mich., May 16 -- MSX International, Inc., a global provider of technical business services, reports net sales from continuing operations totaling $88.6 million for the first fiscal quarter of 2006 compared to $101.1 million for the first fiscal quarter of 2005. The results for each period exclude the net sales ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--May 16, 2006--Python Products today announced the introduction of its revolutionary Python Cut-To-Fit Bungee Cord. The kit enables customers to make custom-length bungee cords in less than a minute with no tools, according to Mike Lewis, president and CEO of San Diego-based Python Products, LLC. The revoluti ... Continue reading
Richmond Police Department Re-Orders ICOP Units
LENEXA, Kan., May 16 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, announced today that the Richmond Police Department in Indiana has reordered additional ICOP Model 20/20 for its ongoing patrol fleet roll-out. Kris Wolski, Chief of Police of the Richmond P.D., noted, " ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--May 16, 2006--CruiseCam International Inc (Pink Sheets:CCMJ) announced today that Spartan Securities based in St. Petersburg, Florida has agreed to sponsor CruiseCam International by filing the required 15C-211 and necessary disclosure statements. This accomplishment will pave the way for Cruis ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 16, 2006--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced it received an order for an Automatic Trailer Loading System (ATLS) from a new customer in the food and kindred products industry. The order, totaling approximately $435,000, is to be installed over approximately eigh ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 16, 2006--Stoneacre Partners announces today the launch of the redesigned website for NASCAR RacePoints(SM), the Official Rewards Program of NASCAR(R). NASCAR RacePoints provides fans with an opportunity to earn points when they use the products and services of participating official NASCAR sponsor ... Continue reading
DuPont Breaks Ground for New Coatings Plant in China
New Shanghai Site is Part of Transformation Strategy WILMINGTON, Del., May 16 -- DuPont has begun construction of a new world-class coatings plant in the Jiading district of Shanghai. When completed next year, it will serve a variety of automotive and industrial markets in China. "Recently, we began the transformation ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Announces Senior Public Relations Appointment
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16 -- Bentley Motors, Inc. has announced the appointment of David P. Reuter as General Manager of Public Relations - Bentley Motors, Inc., effective Monday, May 22. David Reuter joins Bentley Motors following a distinguished career in public relations at the Ford Motor Company, where he held a ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--May 16, 2006--Porsche today announced pricing for Canada on the 2007 911 Turbo. The new model will carry a suggested price of $170,700. The destination charge on all Porsche sports cars in Canada is $1,085. The sixth generation of the 911 Turbo model features a revolutionary, twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter boxer ... Continue reading
Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities
NORWALK, Conn., May 16 -- The first annual In The Driver's Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, found that the least courteous city in the country is Miami, followed by Phoenix and New York. The other two cities in the bottom five were Los Angeles and Boston. The most courte ... Continue reading
ZAP Reports Record 1st Quarter Sales for 2006, 141% Increase a Record Quarter Since Merger in 2002
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--May 16, 2006--Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today the results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006. The Company reported a sales increase of 141 percent over sales from the first quarter of 2005 due to the recent shipments of Smart Cars Americanized fo ... Continue reading
First Mail-Delivery Van Converted to Hybrid
Postal Service Demonstrates Hybrid-Electric Technology BOSTON, May 16 -- For more than 200 years, the U.S. Postal Service has been on the cutting edge in the development of every new mode of transportation in the United States. From the dash of the Pony Express rider, the daring of the early airmail pilot, or the rumbl ... Continue reading
More Trucks Being Repossessed - But They Resell Quickly
Nassau Asset Management Releases Long-Term Trucking Repo Trends; Reports Other Equipment Repo Results for Q1 2006 WESTBURY, N.Y., May 16 -- Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks nationwide have been high for the past five quarters, reports Nassau Asset Management. Yet, those same trucks are reselling ... Continue reading
Lexus LS-460 is King of High-Tech
MINNETONKA, Minn.--May 16, 2006--When it ships later this year the 2007 Lexus LS-460 will have more technology features than any other vehicle offered for sale in the North American Market, according to Telematics Research Group (TRG). Chief among the Lexus-LS-460's technology offerings is a factory-installed 30GB hard ... Continue reading
TORONTO, May 16 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, is pleased to announce that the United States Postal Service ("USPS") will unveil its first parallel Hybrid Electric Delive ... Continue reading
Cars.com Takes 2006 Media Campaign Online
Online Brand Campaign Promotes Site's Ease of Use and Extensive Inventory for New, Used Vehicle Buyers CHICAGO, May 16 -- Cars.com ramps up its 2006 media campaign with a new online brand campaign launching today across the most-visited Internet portals and popular news, sports and entertainment sites, including Yahoo! ... Continue reading
Satellite TV Homes to 'Test Drive' All-New 2007 Dodge Caliber Via Interactive TV Experience
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & DENVER--May 16, 2006--The Dodge brand and Turner Media Group (TMG) are giving close to 12 million interactive TV subscribers of EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network satellite TV service a convenient way to experience the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber through an innovative, mul ... Continue reading
First Drive: Chevrolet Camaro Concept Car; That and More - This Week on TheCarConnection.com.
DETROIT, May 16 -- A slate gray sky hovers over the Motor City, but the rains part just long enough for TheCarConnection.com to take the wildly popular Chevrolet Camaro concept car for a first drive. Described by design project leader Tom Peters as "the meanest street-fighting dog you can get," Camaro's bold fenders an ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
ZHEJIANG, China, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2006. First Quarter Financial Highlights -- Revenue increased to US$ 19.4 million, reflecting 33.8 ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--May 16, 2006-- An Experienced Rider Himself, Governor Riley Celebrates the Unique Capabilities That Confederate Motor Company Adds to Alabama's Growing Automotive Industry by Riding the New Hellcat into the Dawn of Alabama's Automotive Design Era The first production motorcycle ever to be made in Alab ... Continue reading
AAA Says Gas Price Reaches New High for the Year Even as Oil Price Retreats
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 16, 2006--The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline is at its highest point this year, retailing for $2.934 per gallon, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (http://www.aaafuelgaugereport.com) shows. AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists, said gas prices could be nea ... Continue reading
Honda to Build Sixth Plant in North America
May 16, 2006 Washington DC; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda intends to build a new plant in North America, which would make six plants in total for the automaker in the region that accounts for half of its global sales. The location of the factory has not yet been decided, but it is slated to open in 2009 and ... Continue reading
AIAG Honors Outstanding Volunteers at Annual Awards Dinner
DETROIT, May 16 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recognized its volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry at last night's 20th annual AIAG Outstanding Achievement Awards Dinner at the Troy Marriott in Troy, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040719/DEM007LOG ... Continue reading
Visteon Receives $1.5 Billion in Secured Financing Commitments
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 16 -- Visteon Corporation has received financing commitments from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to provide Visteon with $1.5 billion in secured loan facilities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The new secured loans will includ ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2006 First Quarter Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, May 16 -- The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana: DMH; NYSE: DMH) approved today the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were Euro 78.2 million, down 4.5% compared to Euro 81.9 million in the same period in 2 ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--May 16, 2006--D2 Technologies announces today that its vPort(TM) VoIP software has been implemented on the ARM926e RISC processor embedded within the Texas Instruments OMAP 1710 and OMAP 850 SoC (system on a chip). This allows fully-featured VoIP applications to be offered with or without the nee ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 16 -- Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Automotive Chassis & Safety Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year Award is presented to International Electronics and Engineering (IEE) for their exceptional innovation in the field of occupant sensing in the European market for automotive safety. This award is in recognition ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Honours Microlise With 2006 Innovation and Advancement of the Year Award
LONDON, May 16 -- Frost & Sullivan presents the 2006 Innovation and Advancement of the Year Award in the automotive telematics and infotainment industry to Microlise Ltd. Significant advancements for transparent tracking and monitoring of commercial vehicles and transported goods have been realised through the introduc ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif., May 16 -- Whether looking to get a head start on the next school year or to finally get behind-the-wheel this summer, teens are well on the way to becoming licensed drivers with DriversEd.com. Teens don't want to spend any of their summer vacation being lectured at. The advantage of the summer months i ... Continue reading
Powerlock International Announces Licensing Agreement
COSTA MESA, Calif.--May 15, 2006--In August 2005, Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets:PWLK) acquired the international license to manufacture, promote and sell the Power Lock vehicle anti-theft device created by Ultimate Securities Systems Corp. Power Lock attaches permanently to a vehicle's starter motor and ca ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces First Quarter 2006 Results
NOVI, Mich., May 15 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today announced its first quarter 2006 financial results. Results for the period were positively impacted by the company's acquisition of ITT Industries' automotive Fluid Handling Systems (FHS) division, which was compl ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz Citaro Large-Capacity Emergency Ambulance
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 16, 2006 at 9:30 AM CST To view the story with acompanying photos, click the link below. http://www.emercedesbenz.com/ May06/15TheMercedesBenzCitaroLargeCapacityEmergencyAmbulance.html To kick things off this morning we have word of what is undoubtedly the biggest ambulance I've e ... Continue reading
Ford's FlexFuel Vehicles Lets The Driver Decide
By Mike Thomas, FCN Ethanol or gasoline? Ford's flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) place the decision directly into the hands of the consumer. Fortunately, the technology behind FFVs is so seamless to the consumer that the right choice is easier to make. The reasons a consumer might choose to use ethanol are straightforward eno ... Continue reading
New car navigation systems to show high-quality TV
TOKYO May 16, 2006: Japan Today reported that car navigation system makers will release new products this summer, including models allowing people to watch high-definition television broadcasts and others aimed at providing more accurate traffic forecasts. The launch of the navigation systems that also function as high ... Continue reading
Japan: Used Vehicle Sales Drop in April 2006
TOKYO May 16, 2006; Japan Today reported that used vehicle sales slipped 5.2% to 407,117 units in April from the year before, marking the first drop in four months due apparently to a decrease in the number of attractive used cars traded in for new cars, an industry body said Monday. An official at the Japan Automobile ... Continue reading
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