313 Digital Forms to Address Digital Marketing and Advertising in Detroit Metro Area
ROYAL OAK, Mich.--Nov. 17, 2005--A new association has just been formed to create a new energy in the Digital Marketing and Advertising Space in the Metro Detroit Area. It's called 313 Digital. It was created to fill the gap that exists between marketing and advertising associations who focus mostly on traditional adve ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
OWOSSO, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today reported its operating results for the third quarter of 2005. For the quarter ending September 30, 2005, the Company recorded revenue of $6,525,000 as compared to revenue of $7,078,000 for the same period in 2004. For the quarter ending ... Continue reading
MADD and Takata Launch Annual 'Tie One On For Safety' Holiday Ribbon Campaign to Save Lives
Silver Ribbons Commemorate MADD's 25th Anniversary DALLAS, Nov. 17 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, today launched the 2005 "Tie One On For Safety" holiday ribbon campaign. This is the 19th year of the campaign and the third consecutive year that the or ... Continue reading
Viktor Yushchenko's S-Class For Sale On Ebay
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 17, 2005 at 2:55 PM CST Do you have a million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? I know I sure do. Every morning I wake up, have a cup of coffee, and deliberate the perfect way to spend all those zeros. Finally, after much deliberation, I think I've found the answer. So w ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Additional Sampling Results Released From Air Monitoring Sites in Mississippi
News Brief If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, November 17, 2005) Additional Sampling Results Released From Air Monitoring Sites in Mississippi Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov [ mailto:witcher.eryn@epa.gov ] ... Continue reading
American Stock Exchange to Trade Options on Three Securities
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) will launch trading in options on Friday, November 18, 2005 on the following Nasdaq Stock Market and New York Stock Exchange listed stocks of: * Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (Symbol: DTG) * Blount International, Inc. (Symbol: BLT) * 24/7 Real Media, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Offers Customers Miles of Freedom
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Capitalizing on the sales momentum generated by multiple product launches in 2005 and seeking to increase the year-to-date sales gains, Chrysler Group introduces its unprecedented "Miles of Freedom Plan" incentive program designed to offer value-added services for customers who purchase ... Continue reading
CPSC Post Recalls to Its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the manufacturers of the products listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOG ... Continue reading
Federal Court Dismisses Remaining Claims in IGA-backed Lawsuit Against Safelite
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- A Federal Court judge dismissed the final three claims yesterday in an Independent Glass Association (IGA)- backed lawsuit against Safelite Group, Inc., parent company of Safelite Solutions LLC and Safelite Fulfillment, Inc. The ruling was made by Judge Ann D. Montgomery of the United States ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-D-A, 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--Nov. 17, 2005--Fitch Ratings assigns the following ratings to AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-D-A asset-backed notes: -- $245,000,000 4.3436% class A-1 'F1+'; -- $321,000,000 4.75% class A-2 'AAA'; -- $595,000,000 4.87% class A-3 'AAA'; -- $239,000,000 5.02% class A-4 'AAA'. The securities, whic ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Donate $15,000 to Catholic Charities Holiday Meal Program
Donations to hungry, homeless needed at Thanksgiving CLEVELAND, Nov. 17 -- Ford Motor Company is once again joining with Catholic Charities to make sure that no one misses the traditional turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving Day. Northeast Ohio Ford representatives will donate $15,000 to the Catholic Charities Holiday M ... Continue reading
GEICO Pursues Restitution From Auto Thieves; New Law Aids Recovery of Deductibles, Other Expenses
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Nov. 17 -- "Some auto insurance companies may be satisfied with cutting a check to settle matters when a policyholder's vehicle is stolen, torched or vandalized. For GEICO, the case doesn't end there anymore," said Seth Ingall, GEICO's vice president of claims. GEICO is aggressively using state crimin ... Continue reading
Goodyear's 2006 NASCAR Tire Lease Program to Deploy RFID Technology
Test-run planned for Homestead AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- Goodyear will start the 2006 racing season with a new tire leasing program for NASCAR's top three series and racing's first deployment of Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID) in the form of an embedded computer chip in the tires to help manage the lease ... Continue reading
Lean Production Workshops Help Region's Manufacturers
BROOKLINE, Mass., Nov. 17 -- A new workshop on problem solving is among eight being presented Jan. 17-19 in Austin, TX, by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) as part of regional training for manufacturers. The other workshops will tackle value-stream mapping, value-stream mapping for business processes, crea ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Nov. 17, 2005--Automation Fair, the world's largest free educational forum for manufacturing technology sponsored by Rockwell Automation, Inc. , drew a record 14,000 people Nov. 16-17 in St. Louis, Mo. ... Continue reading
Solomon Signs Dubai Representative
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Nov. 17, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) today announced that GAZTEC LLC will represent Solomon in the commercial marine markets in the Middle East. GAZTEC currently covers the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India with specific focus on passenger vessels. Krishakumar, General Man ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Reopening of Acura, Chevrolet and Honda Dealerships in Turnersville Automall
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 17, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a worldwide automotive retailer, is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly renovated Acura, Chevrolet and Honda franchises in Turnersville, New Jersey. The reopening of these dealerships completes the first stage of the redevelopment of the Turne ... Continue reading
XATA Reports Record Shipment of Over 8,500 Systems in Fiscal 2005
Industry's Leading Onboard Now Installed in 45,000 Trucks Across North America MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17 -- XATA Corporation , the leader in onboard fleet management systems for private fleet transportation, today announced record shipments of over 8,500 onboard computer systems in its 2005 fiscal year ended September 30th, ... Continue reading
Mercedes CLS Named Popular Mechanics' Design Car Of The Year
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 17, 2005 at 12:10 PM CST Yesterday we received an email from the good folks over at Popular Mechanics, pointing us to a Mercedes story they ran that we somehow managed to overlook. In the October Issue of Popular Mechanics' 2006 Cars and Trucks of the Year awards, the Mercede ... Continue reading
ModViz Announces Shell Oil as a Virtual Graphics Platform Customer
OAKLAND, Calif.--Nov. 17, 2005--Following an extensive evaluation process, Shell International's Exploration and Production Division in Houston, Texas, has licensed ModViz's Virtual Graphics Platform(R) (VGP(R)) to accelerate their 3D seismic interpretation application 123DI. ModViz's VGP software allows OpenGL-based a ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Reports Third Quarter Results
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS), today reported results of the Company's third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net sales for the third quarter of 2005 were $109.2 million, representing an increase of $15.5 million or 16.5% compared with net sales of $93.7 million for the thir ... Continue reading
Bosch Marks Further Investment in Michigan
Completion of Plymouth Township Technical Center Expected in Late 2006 PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Executives from Robert Bosch Corporation were joined today by city and state dignitaries to commemorate construction of the company's Technical Center in Plymouth Township. The $37.5-million, 225,000 sq. ft. site ... Continue reading
Holiday Season One of the Most Treacherous for Children
--The holiday season is one of the most heavily traveled times of the year, and car accidents will once again take their toll -- particularly on children, the most defenseless of passengers. Fortunately, research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia -- a pioneer in eradicating childhood epidemics and home to th ... Continue reading
Longtime Petersen/ White Lightning Partner Westward Ho Casino Closes Doors
Longtime Petersen/ White Lightning Partner Westward Ho Casino Closes Doors LAS VEGAS, Nev., November 17, 2005 – Longtime Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing marketing partner, Westward Ho Casino, will officially close its doors at 5 PM (local time) today. Located on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, the West ... Continue reading
Maker of Titleist Golf Equipment Names PPG Preferred Supplier
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 17, 2005--Acushnet Company, maker of Titleist golf equipment, has named PPG Industries a preferred supplier. PPG provides a urethane elastomer cover for ProV1 and ProV1x golf balls from Titleist equipment. Facilities in Oak Creek, Wis., and Springdale, Pa., each manufacture one component of the two-par ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 17, 2005--A new line of Moog(R) chassis parts, now used by nearly every NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing team, was selected as the best new performance-enhancing product at the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Moog chassis parts are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mog ... Continue reading
New York Auto Dealers Open $25 Million Training Center
By Melissa Anderson, Communications and WebContent Manager AIADA AIADA The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association just recently unveiled its new Center for Automotive Education & Training, a first-of-its-kind facility designed to address the vital need for trained automotive personnel. The auto retail industry ... Continue reading
Sirius To Come Standard On Select Mercedes Models
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 17, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST A few weeks ago, we told you about Mercedes' idiotic move to extend their exclusive contract with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Today, Mercedes is announcing that SIRIUS will now be offered as a standard feature on all 2007 model-year SL-Class and CL-Class ... Continue reading
PARIS & DETROIT--Nov. 17, 2005--Today's dynamic and often challenging automotive environment is characterized by increasingly sophisticated consumers, an abundance of information, and significant demographic and market differences. Future success in this marketplace will require that vehicle manufacturers and dealers h ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 17, 2005--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on December 29, 2005, to shareholders of record December 15, 2005. This marks the 152nd consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a ... Continue reading
XPEL Dealer Approval Continues at Brisk Pace
- 533 New Dealer Applications Submitted Since January - - 62.6% Growth Over Same Period During 2004 - - Product Dealers in 18 Countries - SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ: XPEL.U) announced today that year-to-date approved dealer applications originating from North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim a ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 135th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable December 30, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business December 2, 2005. This will mark the 135th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Compan ... Continue reading
Mercedes Bionic Car Makes Headlines Again
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com November 17, at 10:00 AM The Mercedes bionic vehicle based on a boxfish made headlines again this past weekend. The bionic car completed the first official lap at a new track at the Mercedes-Benz World site in Brooklands. The inaugural lap came some 98 years after Ethel Locke-King led a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 17, 2005--Branded Media Corporation (BMCP) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Executive Media Network (EMN), recently received a contract extension from BMW. Founded in 1998, EMN is a location-based media firm, which places print display advertising in airline clubs and first class lounges ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Club Of America Wins IAMA Awards
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 16, 2005 at 3:00 PM CST In a press release published today, it's been reported that The Star, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America's bi-monthly magazine, has earned four International Automotive Media Association (IAMA) awards at the company's annual awards presentation. The IAM ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
DETROIT, Nov. 17 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive appointments: Alberto L. Satine has been named vice president, Strategic & Business Development. Most recently he served as AAM's vice president, Procurement. Satine joined AAM as general manager, International Operat ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 17 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2006 second quarter, ended October 31st, 2005, on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on December 6, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. (Easte ... Continue reading
Calling from the Troposphere: ABI Research Examines the Coming Market for In-flight Wireless
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Nov. 17, 2005--Between January 1 and December 31, 2005, a staggering 1.2 billion passengers will have flown on some 28 million flights worldwide. Historically, passengers have been forbidden to use their mobile communications -- cellular phones or Wi-Fi-equipped portable devices -- in flight. But that ... Continue reading
Fluent Expands Presence in Detroit Area By Opening New, Larger Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
LEBANON, N.H.--Nov. 17, 2005--Fluent Inc., the world leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and services, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, in response to our continued business growth in the automotive industry. While Fluent previously had office accommodati ... Continue reading
Fortune 500 Companies Invest in Over 100 Enterprises in TEDA
TIANJIAN, China, Nov. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Tianjin Economic- Technological Development Area (''TEDA'') announced today that with the recent arrival in TEDA of Tianjin Feng Ai Automobile Seat Parts Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Toyota Boshoku and Aisia Seiki, the total number of investments in TEDA enterprises ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 17, 2005--Sun Development and Management Corporation, which owns and operates more than 25 hotels in nine states under various flags, is funding its growth with $100 million in financing from GE Commercial Finance, Franchise Finance. The loan includes the refinancing of existing locations and a ... Continue reading
Harvey Westbury Announces Success of New Sales Initiative and Product Order Update
PATERSON, N.J.--Nov. 17, 2005--Harvey Westbury Corporation (Pink Sheets:HVYW) announced today that the company has received the first order pursuant to its newly instituted just-in-time direct import program. The initial order consisting of in excess of 50,000 units of Harvey Westbury's Diamond(TM) brand of oil filters ... Continue reading
Mamada Sangyo in Japan Purchased Two New Viper(TM) Pro SLA(R) Systems from 3D Systems
VALENCIA, Calif.--Nov. 17, 2005--3D Systems Corporation , a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced today that Mamada Sangyo has purchased two Viper(TM) Pro SLA(R) systems, the company's recently introduced advanced, flexible, high-capacity stereolithography (SLA) manu ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Receives Initial Order from China
CINCINNATI--Nov. 17, 2005--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that it has received its initial order for its ValuGard Environmental Protection and Car Care Products for distribution into China. The opening orde ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes October Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 17, 2005--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for October 2005: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (millions, except per share October October amounts and ratios) 2005 2004 Change --------- --------- ----------- Net premiums w ... Continue reading
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Nov. 17, 2005--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) announced today that with the closing of transactions over the past last week, its subsidiary, HotAutoWeb, has surpassed $10 million in total vehicle sales since its inception in 2002. Among other vehicles sold, the prior weeks' transactions were h ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Announces Offering of $150 Million of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it plans to offer $150 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior subordinated notes due 2015 (the "Notes") in a registered public offering. Sonic expects to grant the underwriters a 13-day opt ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics and Mobileye to Deliver Vision-Based Driver-Assist Systems
Next-Generation Chip Technology to Enable Advanced Automotive Safety Systems in the Drive to Help Save Lives GENEVA and JERUSALEM, Nov. 17 -- STMicroelectronics , a leader in the design and manufacture of automotive ICs, and Mobileye N.V., the leading provider of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to the automotive ind ... Continue reading
Washington State Upgrades Its Security With New Mobile Command Vehicles
Counties and Cities Fight Terrorism and Natural Disasters With Cutting-Edge Mobile Communications SEATTLE, Nov. 17 -- In order to better protect its citizens, several counties and cities in Washington State recently purchased multiple Mobile Command Units from Emergency Management Equipment (EME). The vehicles will pro ... Continue reading
New Incentives: Chrysler Group Offers Customers Miles of Freedom
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2005; Capitalizing on the sales momentum generated by multiple product launches in 2005 and seeking to increase the year-to-date sales gains, Chrysler Group introduces its unprecedented "Miles of Freedom Plan" incentive program designed to offer value-added services for customers who purch ... Continue reading
Time Waster Of The Day: Top Gear Videos
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 16, 2005 at 9:25 AM CST For the first time in a while, Mercedes hasn't put out any press releases this morning. So, seing as how I had a little free time on my hands, I decided to browse Google Videos to pass the time a bit. While there, I stumbled upon a few Mercedes videos ... Continue reading
Capgemini: Consumers Use the Internet More Than Any Other Tool When Researching Vehicles
PARIS & DETROIT November 17, 2005: Today's dynamic and often challenging automotive environment is characterized by increasingly sophisticated consumers, an abundance of information, and significant demographic and market differences. Future success in this marketplace will require that vehicle manufacturers and dealer ... Continue reading
Congressional Support Reaches 70 for 'Right to Repair Act'
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 17 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 70 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "In the first 15 days of November, we have had a positive hearin ... Continue reading
Is Zetsche Smart To Sell Smart Division?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 17, 2005 at 10:55 AM CST Rumor has it Dieter Zetsche, head of the Mercedes Car Group, is considering selling the smart car division, despite his repeated denial of this claim. Forbes is reporting today that Zetsche may be considering selling the troubled car unit either as a ... Continue reading
Average Cost of a New Car Reached Four Year High Last Quarter
The average cost of a new car during the third quarter was the highest in four years, reports USA Today. The study was done by the Comerica Auto Affordability Index, who reported the average price to be $27,958, up 6 percent from last year. Comerica says the main reasons for the high prices are increased financing cost ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Offers Gas-Conserving Tips for the Holidays
Site's Advice for Traveling Smart, Saving Money ATLANTA, Nov. 17 -- AutoTrader.com, the #1 online automotive classified advertising company in the U.S., advises consumers facing long road trips this holiday season to conserve gas by following some practical, common sense tips. Easy ways to become a more efficient drive ... Continue reading
Report Date : November 17, 2005 at 09:37 AM New Information Added Since : November 7, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: COOPER / WEATHER-MASTER S/T2 9999 Manufacturer : COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05T018000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 11, 2005 Component: TIRES Potential Number Of Units Affecte ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Second Major Recall in Two Days
DETROIT, Nov 17, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was recalling nearly 224,000 vehicles because their windshield wipers may malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the windshield wiper motor on the vehicles may have been produced without grease being applied to the output ... Continue reading
DJ Report Says Volkswagen Closing in on Van-Making Deal With Chrysler
6:12 am ET BERLIN November 17, 2005; The AP reported that Volkswagen AG is close to agreeing on a cooperation deal to make commercial vans with DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S.-based Chrysler division, a VW manager told Dow Jones Newswires on Thursday. Chrysler will build a van for VW based on its Voyager model, said the mana ... Continue reading
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Nov. 17 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Charlotte International Auto Show at a unique time in its 20-year history selling cars and SUVs ... Continue reading
IRS CERTIFIES FORD HYBRIDS FOR TAX DEDUCTION
By Mike Thomas, FCN The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has certified Ford Motor Company's hybrid SUVs as being eligible for the clean-burning fuel deduction. The certification means that customers buying either a model year 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid during calendar year 2005 may claim a tax dedu ... Continue reading
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Heat Exchangers Adopted in Honda's New Civic Models
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 17, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. has announced the adoption of its automotive heat exchangers in Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s new Civic and Civic Hybrid models. Honda, a major customer for SDK's heat exchangers, pursues very high levels of economic efficiency and environmental performance in th ... Continue reading
KCR, Crosby end association Eddyville, Ky. – Kim Crosby will no longer be a part of Keith Coleman Racing, the team announced today. Crosby, who joined the team mid-way through the season, served as the driver of the #26 Vassarette Chevrolet and product spokesperson for Vassarette. “It makes the most sense f ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Elects New Corporate Officers
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 16 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announced that Charles A. Harvey and Dr. Beda Bolzenius have been elected vice presidents and corporate officers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Mr. Harvey is vice president of diversity and public affairs for Johnson Controls, reporting to Cha ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Higher Third Quarter and Nine Months Net Sales
Profitability Continues for Nine Months, But Higher Cost of Products Sold Impacts Third Quarter Profitability HOPE, Ark., Nov. 16 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced a 16.2% increase in net sales to $5,320,000 for the third quarter ended October 2, 2005, ... Continue reading
Pioneer's Navigation Systems Winning Their Third Consecutive Innovations Award for Navigation
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Nov. 16, 2005--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the leader in automotive audio, video and information technologies, has been recognized as a 2006 Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree for their accomplishments with the AVIC-Z1 hard drive navigation system. All Innovations honorees were ... Continue reading
Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities Distributes $554,000
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 jcardinale@infineonraceway.com Infineon Raceway Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities Distributes Record $554,000 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The Infineon Raceway Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will distribute a record $554,045 to 54 qualified youth organizat ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Helps Seniors Stay Safe on the Road
DALLAS--Nov. 16, 2005--AAA Texas is helping to keep older drivers safe on the road by demonstrating AAA's Four Stages of Safe Senior Motoring, November 16. AAA Four Stages of Safe Senior Motoring assesses and evaluates older drivers' physical strength, mobility, flexibility and mental acuity. The effort is a continuati ... Continue reading
Vehicle Preheating Device Warms Car, Saves Fuel and Reduces Pollution
FENTON, Mich.--Nov. 16, 2005--E-Wire--Every year in North America there is an increase in the number of vehicles that sit stationary with the motor idling. Factors that have led to this increase include more vehicles in use, more passenger vehicles using remote start devices and more trucks idling while making deliveri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Club Magazine Wins Four IAMA Awards
The Star Garners Four 'Oscars of the Auto Industry' NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The Star, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America magazine, has won four IAMA awards, considered by many to be the Academy awards of automotive media. Announced by the International Automotive Media Association at its annual awards presentation, the IAM ... Continue reading
Home for the Holiday! Sixty-One Percent of Americans Will Stay Home This Thanksgiving
NEW YORK--Nov. 16, 2005--According to a recent survey by AIG Auto Insurance, nearly two-thirds (sixty-one percent) of Americans will not be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday despite it being one of the most well-traveled holidays. However, 31 percent of Americans plan to drive to their Thanksgiving destination. Regar ... Continue reading
Patricia E. Mooradian Appointed President of The Henry Ford
DEARBORN, Mich.--Nov. 16, 2005--Patricia E. Mooradian, chief operating officer for The Henry Ford was named President of the institution, it was announced today by The Henry Ford Board of Trustees. Steve Hamp, president of The Henry Ford since June, 1996 stepped down to accept a position at Ford Motor Company as vice-p ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Announces Duc as First piece of '06 Puzzle
Hearn Motorsports Announces Duc as First Piece of '06 Puzzle LAS VEGAS, Nev., November 16, 2005 - Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) revealed the first piece of the puzzle for his open wheel racing program today with the announcement that driver Jules Duc (Los Gatos, Calif.) will pilot one of his Formula BMW USA Series ent ... Continue reading
Federal Transit Administration Awards ICRC Multiple Cooperative Agreements for Clean Fuels Studies
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 16, 2005--Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC), a diversified technical and management services company, announced today it was recently awarded approximately $2.6 million in cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to ev ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Stewart Clinches Gatorback Championship
HOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 16 -- The race season isn't over quite yet, but NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Tony Stewart has already clinched one championship. (http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Stewart has put enough distance between himself and the remainder of the field to capture the Goodyear Gatorback ... Continue reading
Study Reveals Americans Spend More Time a Year Commuting Than on Vacation
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 16, 2005--The Telework Exchange(SM), an online community focused on eliminating telework gridlock in the Federal government, today announced the results of its telework awareness study - Telework Exchange "No Free Ride." The study shows that Federal employees spend an average of 233 hours of their ... Continue reading
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