Ford'$ Holiday $eason New Car Incentive$
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 17, 2006 â The holiday season begins with a visit to the Ford dealership. Beginning today, Fordâs nationwide Year-End Event will show off its new 2007 models and offer customers $1,000 Year-End Bonus Cash on some of its hottest products. To rev up the excitement, the campaign features th ... Continue reading
Ford China Unveils S-MAX and Announces Nanjing Research and Engineering Center
BEIJING, November 17, 2006 â Ford Motor Company continues its accelerated growth plan for China and is on track to deliver its strongest year to date with growth expected to exceed 100.8% (year on year) in 2006. Headlining Fordâs product line-up at Auto China 2006 is the all-new Ford S-MAX, which was named Ca ... Continue reading
Amazon.com to Intermediate 2007 Lincolns For Dealers - Huh?
Washington DC November 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Lincoln coming off another sluggish sales month, on Monday will begin selling its luxury Lincoln brand through the online retailer, Amazon.com, according to The Detroit News. The MKZ sedan, MKX crossover, and new Navigator will each have their own prod ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17 -- The first all-new 2007 Tundra full-size pickup will roll off the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., or TMMTX, on Friday, November 17. The line-off of the new Tundra will mark the official grand opening of the $1.28-billion San Antonio plant. The plant will start with a one ... Continue reading
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Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0525 per share, payable January 2, 2007, to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2006. The board approved the dividend to be paid out of Surplus Capital. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manuf ... Continue reading
Moldflow Announces the Release of Moldflow Plastics Insight 6.1
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Moldflow Corporation , the leading provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced the release of Moldflow Plastics Insight® (MPI®) 6.1, the industry’s most powerful and widely used plastics design analysis software. MPI 6.1 delivers ... Continue reading
The Growth of the Small Car & Colin McCullough of VegAcross America on "This New Car"
*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **November 19: The Growth of the Small Car & Colin McCullough of VegAcrossAmerica* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, November 19 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. (E ... Continue reading
Thor Only RV Manufacturer to Show Increase in Retail Sales
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- Thor Industries, Inc. said today that it is the only publicly held recreation vehicle manufacturer to show an increase in retail unit sales in the month of September and in the quarter ended September 30, 2006, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. In the month of September, Thor trave ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz - The Fascinating Long Distance Drive From Paris to Beijing Ends Successfully
BEIJING, China, November 17 -- - The Greatest Diesel Marathon of All Time Reaches Its Final Destination in Beijing - Best Average Consumption of Only 7.19 l/100 km Over 14,000 Kilometres - Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story ... Continue reading
eCarfly, Inc. Discontinues Merger Negotiations with CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop
DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today that the merger with CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop has been discontinued. Both groups have agreed that it would be in the best interest for CompleteAuto and eAutoDrop to remain separate from eCarfly and pursue a course that would lead them to the public market as a ... Continue reading
Research & Markets: Ford Motor Company Generated Sales of US$178,101 Million, an Increase of 3.8%
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45486) has announced the addition of Ford - 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Ford Motor Company (Ford), with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, US, is one of the worldâs leading manufacturers of cars and trucks, ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: Will defective tires find their way to the Goodyear stores? That’s a question to ask your tire salesman. Some 15,000 experienced workers at Goodyear have been forced out on strike due to the company’s demands to gut their healthcare, close factories and import tires from China and other l ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces New Contract
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 17 -- INTERMET Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced the signing of an exclusive supplier agreement with Metaldyne to provide the majority of their cast parts needs through the end of 2007. Metaldyne is a leading designer and p ... Continue reading
Families Affected by a Motorcycle Fatality Now Have Help
WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 17 -- To provide peace of mind to motorcyclists and assistance to their families in the event of a tragedy, Markel American Insurance Company now provides Funeral Expense Insurance Coverage as an option within its BikelinE(TM) motorcycle insurance program. A 2006 report from the National Highway Tr ... Continue reading
More & More Vehicle Manufacturers Are Developing Models That Run on Greener Fuels Like Ethanol & CNG
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45462) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - November 2006 Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotiv ... Continue reading
Honeywell to Release 2007 Outlook and Hold Investor Conference Call on Thursday, December 14
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Nov. 17 -- Honeywell will release its 2007 outlook on Thursday, December 14 and will hold a conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. EST. Presentation Materials Related presentation materials will be posted to the "Investor Relations" section of the company's Website (http://www.honeywell.com/ ... Continue reading
ICV Capital Partners Announces Sale of AAMP of America to the Audax Group
Sale of Leading Automotive Audio Component Supplier Provides Another Successful Exit for ICV Investors NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- ICV Capital Partners, LLC (ICV), a private investment firm focused on investments in smaller middle market companies, announced today the sale of its portfolio company AAMP of America (AAMP), a le ... Continue reading
Indian Truck and SUV Maker Plans to be First to Enter U.S.
Washington DC Novembert 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mahindra & Mahindra, India's leading SUV maker, says it plans to begin selling SUVs, pickups, and eventually a diesel-electric hybrid SUV in the U.S. next year through Alpharetta, Ga.-based distributor, Global Vehicles USA. According to The New York T ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Ford 2006 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest auto vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Each individ ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on December 29, 2006, to shareholders of record December 15, 2006. This marks the 156th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a public company i ... Continue reading
Reno Sparks Lithia Dealerships Raise Money for Local Charity
Evelyn Mount Community Outreach Food Drive program to receive $17,000 RENO, Nev., Nov. 17 -- Each Thanksgiving, American families gather together for celebration. And, although many families have different reasons to be thankful, the Reno Sparks Lithia dealership family believes that the one universal Thanksgiving trad ... Continue reading
Toyota Begins Tundra Production in San Antonio
New facility, 21 on-site suppliers invest nearly $1.6 billion, will employ more than 4,000 SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17 -- Toyota today celebrated the opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX), the company's new $1.28 billion plant in San Antonio. Toyota officials, including Toyota Motor Corporation honorary chairma ... Continue reading
Holiday Travel Doesn't Have to Include Traffic
Avis Completes Nationwide Roll-out of Where2 GPS With Real-Time Traffic Alerts PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 17 -- The American Automobile Association predicts that 63 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more this holiday season. That means that car travelers have a good chance of encountering some kind of traffic ... Continue reading
The Board of Scania Criticises MAN's Offer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Board of Directors of Scania (STO:SCVA) notes that MAN’s All Cash Alternative is currently worth SEK 464 per share*. This is a lower price than we understand was the highest SEK equivalent price paid by MAN to acquire Scania shares in the market, which was the basis for the modified offer. Furt ... Continue reading
Scania Secures Order For 1,000 Tractors - EGR Technology and Comprehensive Service Decisive
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Transport company Vos Logistics is going solely with Scania (STO:SCVA) when the company’s fleet of 1,000 tractors is due for replacement. The strong order intake continues into the fourth quarter. The agreement, Scania’s largest ever in the Netherlands, is based on customer-tailored financing and ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Opens Global Information Systems Service Center in Malaysia's Silicon Valley
CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 17 -- TRW Automotive Services Malaysia has officially opened as TRW's global information systems (IS) service center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, representing an investment of more than US $2.4 million. The new entity, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , will provide IS support for TRW' ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and UAW Donate $11.3 Million to 2006 United Way Torch Drive
Company Meets $5.7 Million Goal for Southeastern Michigan AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Chrysler Group and the UAW announced today that their employees continued the tradition of generous community support by contributing $11.3 million to the 2006 United Way Torch Drive, meeting its goal for 2006. Total employee cont ... Continue reading
Customer Satisfaction Levels Drop as Problems Increase for a Second Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks, while Chevrolet ranks highest in medium-duty truck dealer service satisfaction, according to the J.D. Powe ... Continue reading
Nissan To Expand NA Operations; Ghosn Says No Tie-Ups
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said yesterday, "...we(Nissan USA) will need more capacity in the future,". Nissan's "sales forecast is higher than our capacity, so at a certain point in time we're going to have to make a decision." It is unclear yet how the automaker will go about adding additional capacity, but Ghosn did not ... Continue reading
TURIN, Italy, November 17 -- New Holland, a brand leader in the construction equipment business and part of the Fiat Group, today made its screen debut in the latest James Bond movie, "Casino Royale." The New Holland W190 wheel loader gave the performance of its life. Daniel Craig, the new James Bond, is actually drivi ... Continue reading
Office: 131 Braamfontein, Midran-Johannesburg 2050 South Africa Tel: 27 73 346 4443 Fax: 27 86 515 3839 Email: yardscraper@jmail.co.za I am Mr. Douglas Zuma, President/CEO of Yard Scraper, Inc. South Africa (a company based in the South Africa). A Company that is specialized in import and export of industrial and domes ... Continue reading
Exa Announces Major Software Release of PowerFLOW and Two New Products - PowerCOOL and PowerTHERM
BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 17 -- Exa(R) Corporation, the only provider of computer-aided engineering [CAE] and computational fluid dynamics [CFD] simulation software and services capable of supporting real design processes, today announced the immediate availability of PowerFLOW(R) 4 and the inaugural release of PowerCOOL ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Appoints New Dirctor of Marketing Communications
Crewe, 17th November 2006 ... Bentley Motors is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pillar to the new position of Director of Marketing Communications. James (40) joins Bentley from Ferrari GB, where he has held a number of marketing roles in the last three years, most recently as Marketing Director. Prior to ... Continue reading
The gauntlet is down (please ignore if already received)
15th July 2006 www.aquilasportscars.com Show Success & a Caterham Challenge ! Aquila UK The "Jeremy Clarkson Show" - also known as MPH 06 in London and Birmingham is over and Aquila gathered its usual enthusiastic crowd of enthusiasts and journalists to its stand. It is clear that dealerships all over the UK are now re ... Continue reading
All-new Chrysler Aspen Makes Star Appearance in the 'Brightest' Movie of the Holiday Season
* Chrysler Aspen plays supporting role in new family holiday movie "Deck the Halls" * Stars Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito and Kristin Davis arrive at premiere in vehicles decked in lights * Movie debuts nationwide on Nov. 22 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Adorned with a big red bow, the 2007 Chrysler Aspen plays the ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., Nov. 17 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that Phoenix Motorcars, Inc. will be exhibiting its all electric sport utility truck (SUT) powered by a UQM(R) propulsion system at the San Francisco International Auto Show which begins toda ... Continue reading
Zag Wins InfoWorld 100 Award for Innovative Auto-Buying and Selling Platform
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Zag (http://www.zag.com), an automotive retail innovator, today announced that InfoWorld has designated Zagâs SOA-based auto-buying and selling platform as one of the 100 most innovative corporate IT solutions for 2006, and named Zag to the InfoWorld 100 in the Computing/Tech category. InfoWo ... Continue reading
Formula BMW: Jackie Weiss - GU Racing Team
JACKIE WEISS: THE ONLY FEMALE DRIVER IN 2007 FORMULA BMW CHAMPIONSHIP The Team GU Racing -"The story so far..." Team GU Racing competed in its first race on April 8, 2006. Max Wissel, Andrei Harnagea and Jens Höing competed in the Formula BMW Germany race in Hockenheim. One year earlier, the team had competed under th ... Continue reading
Motorola Introduces the M710 iDEN(R) Car Phone at Commercial Vehicle Telematics USA 2006
The Ultimate In-Vehicle Solution to deliver Location-Based Services, extended network coverage and high quality audio on-the road CHICAGO, Nov. 17 -- Motorola Inc. , a global leader in wireless and automotive communications, announces the debut of the Motorola M710 iDEN Car Phone. Following the success of the M800 CDMA ... Continue reading
RouteOne Announces Integration With Bankers Integration Group (BIG)
Integration will allow RouteOne lenders to receive customer credit information from independent dealers utilizing the BIGFNI credit decision engine FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- RouteOne LLC announced today it has reached an agreement to provide integration between BIGFNI, Bankers Integration Group's patent pendi ... Continue reading
Hot Web, Inc. Posts $210,000 Week from New Operations Center
BOISE, Idaho--Brian Hanold, Hot Web, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HWBI) President and CEO, reported that the first full week of operations for the National Internet Headquarters, Sales and Showroom Consignment includes closings of four “big ticket” cars in five days: a 1939 Ford Cabriolet for $100,000; a 1962 Chevrolet Impala ... Continue reading
Ford Selects Eaton Compressors For Use In Its FreedomCAR Fuel Cell Program
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide advanced air delivery compressors to the automakerâs FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership fuel cell demonstration program. The vision of the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls 54,200 vehicles over defective engine control system
TOKYO November 17, 2006; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday that it is recalling 54,000 passenger cars because of engine problems that led to at least two fires in cars left parked with their engines running. ... Continue reading
Saab Aero X design study named 'Concept of the Year' by Autocar
LONDON november 15, 2006 The stunning Saab Aero X Concept has been crowned 'Concept Car of the Year' by Autocar, Britain's longest-established car magazine. At the ceremony in London, the Saab Aero X was praised for its dynamic stance and the designers' constant references to Saab's aircraft heritage, including its inn ... Continue reading
Nick Cyprus Named GM Controller, Chief Accounting Officer
DETROIT - Nick S. Cyprus, a longtime controller and senior accounting officer with broad corporate experience, has been appointed controller and chief accounting officer for General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Fritz Henderson announced the appointment today, effective Dec. 1, consistent with ... Continue reading
Scot Manna Wins ACDelco Technician Of The Millennium IV Competition
GRAND BLANC, MICH. November 16, 2006; Scot Manna, owner of MB Automotive, Inc. in Des Plaines, Ill., won the ACDelco Technician of the Millennium IV competition at the ACDelco National Convention held recently in Las Vegas. Manna, the U.S. North Central Region champion, prevailed over seven other U.S. and Canadian auto ... Continue reading
Nissan's Ghosn: "Time Not Right" for American Partner
Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:22pm ET Market View F (Ford Motor Company ) Last: $9.03 Change: +0.03 (+0.33%) Revenue (ttm): $166,130.0M EPS: -3.63 Market Cap: $16,622.27M Time: 4:00pm ET Stock Details Company Profile Analyst Research DETROIT, Nov 16, 2006; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that Renault SA-Nissan Motor ... Continue reading
Will America's Bubba's Love Tundra?
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov 16, 2006; Reuters reported that deep in the heart of Texas, Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, NEWS, Research) is readying a pumped-up pickup the automaker sees as its most important product ever and the beginning of the battle for "Bubba" -- the all-American truck lover who has proved Detroit's ... Continue reading
Midas Chief Financial Officer William Guzik Becomes Executive Vice President
ITASCA, Ill.November 16, 2006; The board of directors of Midas, Inc., has elected William M. Guzik, chief financial officer, as executive vice president of the company, effective immediately. He had served as senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2001. Guzik, 47, joined Midas in 1999. "Bill has provid ... Continue reading
American Concours Foundation Announces Ten Automobiles to Be Sold During Naples Concours d'Elegance
Featured on eBay Motors: Classic and Soon to Be Classic Autos Include Jaguar, Mercedes, Corvette, Cadillac and Ferrari NAPLES, Fla November 16, 2006; The American Concours Foundation today announced that ten automobiles are being sold on eBay Motors with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local Naples charities. Sold ... Continue reading
Bakersfield California 1-800 Radiator Warehouses Opens
BAKERSFIELD, CA Nov 16, 2006; Last Monday auto parts distributor 1-800 Radiator officially opened their twenty-ninth California outlet for business. Local owners Tanya and Ken Gacs manage the warehouse, located in Bakersfield. By teaming up with entrepreneurs like the Gacs 1-800 Radiator continues to expand into new st ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov 16, 2006; Reuters reported that auto sales in California, the largest U.S. market for cars and trucks, will slow for the rest of this year and next, a forecast released on Thursday by the state's auto dealers association said. The report commissioned by the California Motor Car Dealers associati ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Bank of America 2006 Auto Q&A Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 16 -- On Tuesday, Nov. 21, John Felice, Ford Division general marketing manager, will participate in the Bank of America 2006 Auto Q&A Conference. The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. EST and will last for approximately 45 minutes. A listen-only audio webcast and supporting materials will be ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Pricing of $1 Billion of Senior Notes
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of three-year and five-year senior notes. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company. The $500 million of three-year notes will be sold at 99 % of the pr ... Continue reading
Manchester, Inc. Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Americars of San Antonio, Texas
DALLAS, Nov. 16 -- Manchester, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MNCS) today announced that the Company has signed a binding term sheet to acquire all of the outstanding stock of JC Wink Inc., doing business as "Americars," in an all cash transaction. The binding term sheet provides for a definitive agreement to be executed and th ... Continue reading
Mindy's Minute: NHRA Season Comes to a Close
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) NHRA SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE Moorpark, Calif. - (November 16, 2006) I am dedicating this Mindyââ¬â¢s Minute to the NHRA POWERad ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn Addresses Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Economic Club âInside the Alliance: The Win-Win Nature of a Unique Business Modelâ President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn Nov. 16, 2006 Detroit is a city whose name is â and will always be â synonymous with the automotive industry. Indeed, the world recognizes the influence of Motor City. It is a p ... Continue reading
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