Delphi, GM and Unions To Continue Talks
Work Progressing in Consensual Talks; 3-Way Discussions to Continue TROY, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Delphi Corporation (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) announced today that based upon progress in discussions with its major unions and General Motors, Delphi will continue talks in an effort to achieve a comprehensive agreement no later than ... Continue reading
GM FlexFuel 250 Post Race With Ted Musgrave
MARK MARTIN TODD BODINE TED MUSGRAVE THE MODERATOR: Today we have the third place finisher this evening of the GM FlexFuel 250, Ted Musgrave, the defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, first drive for Germain Motor Company in the ASE Germain Motor Company Toyota. Reflect on your race out there, Ted. TED MUSG ... Continue reading
Big Shake Up at Mitsubishi - Schembri and Killen Out
Dave Schembri, EVP Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Killen, VP Marketing, Resign CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Today Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the resignations of Dave Schembri, EVP Sales & Marketing, and Wayne Killen, VP Marketing. Both left to pursue other opportunities. No replacements were named. For the ... Continue reading
Volvo Penta's IPS Joystick Makes Docking a Breeze for Boaters - VIDEO ENHANCED
Volvo Penta’s new IPS Joystick is designed to improve boating. The Joystick which is making its American debut at the Miami International Boat Show, allows drivers to easily maneuver their boats in all directions. In addition to increasing performance speed, Volvo officials say Volvo Penta's Inboard Performance S ... Continue reading
NASCAR CUP DRIVER MATT KENSETH CLAIMS 2006 CROWN ROYAL IROC SERIES SEASON-OPENER AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 17, 2006 – Matt Kenseth started his night at the back of the pack, but turned in a dominating performance in the 2006 Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) Series 30th anniversary season-opener at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). The 2004 Crown Royal IROC champion, ... Continue reading
Nissan to Supply Light Duty Trucks to Renault Trucks
TOKYO, February 17 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Renault Trucks S.A.S., a company of the Volvo Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start Nissan's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply of light duty trucks (LDT) to Renault Trucks. The LDT vehicles supplied will be based on the platform that will ... Continue reading
Connecticut Woman Wins Toyota Prius through CoolSentry Energy Program
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 17 -- Comverge's CoolSentry program announced today that Ann Kelly of Milford, Connecticut is the winner of its Toyota Prius(1) Sweepstakes. Ms. Kelly was selected via a random drawing of entries returned by eligible recipients. "I responded to the CoolSentry initiative because I thought it was ... Continue reading
Great Drives! - FRANCE HAS BEER?
Alsace Lorraine Region Boasts Rich Beer History GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 17 -- While Europe's finest beers are often associated with the fields of southern Germany, a few connoisseurs have discovered that a remarkable collection of beers has flowed freely for hundreds of years in the Alsace Lorraine region of northeaster ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Since 1986, Hyundai has Sold 4,327,150 Vehicles in the U.S., Invested More Than $1.2 Billion in Facilities and Currently Employs 4,000 People Nationwide FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Today, Hyundai Motor Company, now the fourth largest import manufacturer in the U.S., is celebrating twenty years of selling vehicl ... Continue reading
NASCAR Marketing Executive to Join ISC
~VanDerSnick Named VP, Chief Marketing Officer~ ~Phipps Named VP, Strategic Growth and Development~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced Roger VanDerSnick will become Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer effective March 1, 2006. VanDerSn ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Tour Gives Fans Chance to Drive Away With 'Pimped-Out' Civic Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED
Tickets Available Now for 2006 Honda Civic Tour with Headliners The Black Eyed Peas LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 -- The Black Eyed Peas "pimped out" Honda Civic Hybrid made its public debut co-starring along side the band and rival Skunk2 06' Civic Si in their latest video "Pump It" -- An action packed video with high energy d ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices on Select 2006 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Lexus announced today Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for select 2006 models. This mid-year price increase will be effective immediately for two of the brand's luxury utility vehicles. The MSRP for the GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle increases by 0.2 percent, or $100, t ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Congratulates Black Engineer of the Year Award Winners
CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 17 -- Rolls-Royce congratulates three employees to be recognized for their significant contributions in science and technology during the 20th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference taking place this week in Baltimore, Maryland. Raynelle Callender, Sales Manager -- CorporateCare, and D ... Continue reading
SUBWAY Restaurants Substantially Increases 2006 NASCAR Sponsorship Presence
- Relationships with Greg Biffle, Roush Racing; Two NEXTEL Cup Series Events - MILFORD, Conn., Feb. 16 -- SUBWAY(R) Restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich chain, will heighten sponsorship efforts with NASCAR's Greg Biffle of Roush Racing in its third year of team sponsorship. SUBWAY(R) restaurants made its ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive's Auto Glass Interlayers Surround Ford Super Chief Concept
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has come and gone, and it remains clear that one of the stars of the show was the Ford Super Chief concept vehicle. The concept, introduced at the NAIAS on Jan. 8, 2006, recalls the legacy of the famous American Super Chief trains of the na ... Continue reading
Koppers Develops Carbon Foam Product
Great Potential Exists for Improved Defense, Aerospace and Automotive Industry Applications PITTSBURGH, Feb. 16 -- Koppers has developed a new carbon foam product to improve electronic and automotive cooling systems, maximize heat exchanger performance and provide exceptional acoustic and EMI/RF shielding properties. K ... Continue reading
ProLogis Opens New Global Headquarters in Denver
- Facility Will Serve as Foundation for Company's Future Growth - DENVER, Feb. 16 -- ProLogis , a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, today formally opened its new global headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The new, five-story facility is located at 4545 Airport Way in Denver, near the inters ... Continue reading
Stratasys Makes ABSi Plastic Available to T-Class Platform Systems
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 16, 2006-- Stratasys announced that it is making its ABSi plastic modeling material available for its T-Class platform rapid prototyping systems. This means ABSi is now compatible with all FDM Titan and FDM Vantage systems, except the Vantage i and the p-configuration of the Vantage X. ABSi is a trans ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive's Acoustic Laminate Supplies Chicago Auto Show Star
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The all-new 2007 Lincoln Navigator, launched last week at the Chicago Auto Show, has a benefit worth keeping quiet about -- the quietness in the cabin of the vehicle. Vanceva(R) Quiet, the acoustic-grade interlayer in the windshield glass that causes the cabin to be so quiet, was provided by Sol ... Continue reading
02/16/2006 Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 16, 2006... Committed to developing the best performing vehicles in the luxury market, BMW with ALPINA has created a special high performance version of BMW’s 7 Series luxury sedan. The 2006 BMW ALPINA B7 brings together the luxury, pioneering design, and advanced technolo ... Continue reading
General Motors Held 50.9% Stake in GM Daewoo As of June 2005,
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 16, 2006-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33062) has announced the addition of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company 2005 company profile edition 3 to their offering. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company, headquartered at Incheon, South Korea, is a regional subsidiar ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Fuel Prices Falling
HOUSTON--Feb. 17, 2006--Texas motorists are enjoying their third consecutive week of lower pump prices, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.185 - down six cents. Dallas and Beaumont have the highest averages on the list at $2.206 a gallon. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports $6.2 Billion Operating Profit in 2005
Net income of EUR 2.8 billion (2004: EUR 2.5 billion) Earnings per share of EUR 2.80 (2004: EUR 2.43) Revenues up 5% to EUR 149.8 billion Stuttgart, Germany/Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA - February 16, 2006: Yesterday, DaimlerChrysler (stock-exchange abbreviation DCX) published its preliminary consolidated financial stat ... Continue reading
Fiesta And Focus Lead Ford's January European Sales
COLOGNE - February 17, 2006: Ford of Europe's sales and market share were up in January, paced by increased sales of the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus. In total, Ford of Europe sold 122,100 passenger cars and commercial vehicles in January, an increase of 1,400 units over January 2005. Ford's total vehicle market share wa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen CONCEPT A - A World Premier
VW-study shows an avant-garde cross between the sports cars and SUV’s of tomorrow Crossover combines sports car design with SUV elements Front part offers a glance at a VW-SUV below the Touareg WOLFSBURG / BERLIN, Germany - It is the child of a new era. Its name: Concept A. A Volkswagen with all wheel drive, a cr ... Continue reading
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