Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Host Conference Call and Webcast of First Quarter 2006 Results
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 17 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it will simultaneously host a conference call (dial-in number is 888-515-2235) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the First Quarter 2006 on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. Central time. In a ... Continue reading
Argonaut Group's Great Central Insurance Expands into 15 Additional States
SAN ANTONIO--April 17, 2006--Great Central Insurance, a member of the Select Markets segment of Argonaut Group, Inc. , has introduced its Great Protector Select Series of coverage forms in 15 additional states. The Great Protector Select Series now is available in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Ve ... Continue reading
Insurance.com Sells 300,000 Auto Insurance Policies Since Inception
CLEVELAND, April 17 -- Ohio-based insurance agency Insurance.com announced an important milestone in the history of their company. "This quarter marks the sale of our 300,000th policy since we launched our first online auto insurance comparison shopping platform in June 2001," announced Dave Roush, CEO of Insurance.com ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Delays Filing Annual Report on Form 10-K
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 17 -- Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. announced today that it was unable, without unreasonable effort or expense, to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. The delay in filing is due to the Company's recent identification of certain adjustments n ... Continue reading
The Stars of Disney/Pixar's 'CARS' Hit the Road for 'CARS Road Trip '06' Presented by State Farm(R)
BURBANK, Calif., April 17 -- Two of the stars of Disney/Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature "CARS" will race straight off the movie screen and into the real world as actual life-sized models of hotshot rookie racecar Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Sally Carrera, a snazzy 2002 Porsche 911 (voic ... Continue reading
Autoworks International Designs New Software Module ''ValuMaxx'' for Automobile Insurance Industry
TORONTO--April 17, 2006--Autoworks International Limited today announced that it is in the design and development phase of a new proprietary software module named ValuMaxx that is engineered to serve the interests of automobile insurers in the automobile salvage, inventory management and parts distribution sectors. Val ... Continue reading
NEWTON, Mass.--April 17, 2006--On May 21, 2006, in Chicago, Retail Systems Alert Group, organizers of the annual Retail Systems Conference & Exposition, and Factory 2 Shelf Publishing will introduce Flowcasting the Retail Supply Chain, a groundbreaking new book that solves the most vexing problem facing supply chain ma ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2006
CORALVILLE, Iowa--April 17, 2006--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Operating revenues for the quarter increased 13.8% to $135.0 million from $118.7 million in the first quarter of 2005. Net income increased 30.8% to $19.7 million from $15.1 million in the 2 ... Continue reading
BOSTON--April 17, 2006--Kerry Associates is pleased to announce that it has completed an initial Distribution and Feed Supply Network on behalf of Amelot Holdings, Inc (Pink Sheets: AMHD). The network consists of several Bio Diesel Distributors and Feed Suppliers through out the United States. Aziz Hirji, President of ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights Takes the Runway In Boston
IRVINE, Calif.--April 17, 2006-- Nation's Hottest Custom Cars, Celebrity Rides from the Boston Celtics and Top New York Fashion Come Together for a Night of Runway Style, Entertainment and Competition Boston welcomes back XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) at the Bayside Expo Center on April 29, 5 p.m. to mid ... Continue reading
Vacation Costs Up 5 Percent, AAA Survey Shows; Energy Costs, Salaries Impact Vacationers' Budgets
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 17, 2006--Travelers will not see any relief in their wallet this year with the overall cost of taking a vacation increasing by 5.4 percent from last year, according to AAA's Annual Vacation Costs survey. "Rate increases for lodgings are mostly a result of supply and demand, especially in major mark ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Offers Free Car Check to Public; Prepare Your Car for Summer Travel
HOUSTON--April 17, 2006--AAA Texas: WHAT: AAA Texas is helping motorists with preventive maintenance by offering a FREE car check to the public on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The 38-point vehicle maintenance inspection includes checking all fluid levels and conditions including antifreeze, tires, brakes, lights, belts, a ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT Review
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Honda Ridgeline RT<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 244 hp @ 5750 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 122.0 in. <br> LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 206.8 x 87.3 x 70.3 in. <br> TIRES: P245/65R17 all-season<br ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda5 ENGINE: 2.3-liter DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 15 hp @ 6500 rpm/148 lb. ft. @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in. TIRES: 205/50R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 11.3 cu. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 17 -- TheCarConnection.com lifts the covers on an assortment of hot new products in this week's issue. Get a close-up look at the next-generation Audi TT, climb into the backside of Jeep's new 4-door Wrangler, preview Jeep's mini-ute, the new Patriot, and see whether Scion set sparks flying with its new ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLS500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 193.3 x 73.7 x 55.2 in. TIRES: 245/40R18 (front)/ 275/35R18 (rear) CARGO VOLUME: 15.8 ... Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO, Inc. Announces Automotive Supplier Directory Format Adjustments
TROY, Mich., April 17 -- AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO, Inc. announces today that it is adjusting the format of its popular AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO(R) - North American Original Equipment Supplier Directory. Changes to the publisher's two AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO(R) supplier directory editions are as follows: The EXECUTIVE Edition has ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 17, 2006--Unicast, the advertising division of Viewpoint Corporation , a leading internet marketing technology company, today announced that Honda and MSN have launched the industry's first click-to-full screen video ad, powered by Viewpoint technology. The ad can be viewed at: http://adplatform.unicast ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel G2 Technician Program Offers Faster Service, Improved Quality
Guild 2.0 certification and training program increases uptime with faster, more reliable service at more than 540 locations in North America DETROIT, April 17 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation's (DDC) new G2 technician training and certification program is providing Detroit Diesel engine owners with faster service and impr ... Continue reading
The Puroflator, Revolutionary Nitrogen Dispenser Tire Inflation Device
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 17, 2006--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has developed the Puroflator(TM), a new device to supplement use of its industry leading PurigeN98(TM) tire inflation system. The new unit simplifies t ... Continue reading
8th Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Presented by Lexus
- At Trump National Golf Club - Media Alert What: Lexus is presenting sponsor of the celebrity golf event for the fifth consecutive year and will host the Lexus Celebrity Putting Challenge to benefit The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). Celebrity teams will putt to win cash and a one-year lease of a Lexus GS 45 ... Continue reading
TOKYO--April 17, 2006--Boosting the audio processing performance of its flagship 32-bit, dual-core audio digital signal processor (DSP) family and cutting system costs, Cirrus Logic Inc. , a leading supplier of high-precision mixed-signal and embedded products integrated circuits, has introduced the CS49530 family. Wit ... Continue reading
WOBURN, Mass.--April 17, 2006--Madico, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of scientifically engineered window films and photovoltaic backsheets, today completed the installation of a Zund cutting system at the company's Massachusetts headquarters. The Swiss-made equipment will allow Madico to cut its photov ... Continue reading
Tire Stores Invite Customers To Get 'Nitro-Nized' With Nitrogen Tire Inflation
ALLEN PARK, Mich., April 17 -- Starting today at Belle Tire stores in Michigan and Ohio, drivers can get better, safer, longer-lasting and more consistent performance from their tires by Nitro-Nizing them. Belle Tire Nitro-Nizes tires with their state-of-the-art system that inflates tires with nitrogen rather than comp ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Expands Beijing Plant to Localize Latest Braking Technology for Chinese Market
LIVONIA, Mich., April 17 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the expansion of its Chinese joint venture, LucasVarity Langzhong Braking Company Limited (LVLB), in preparation to launch TRW's Electronic Park Brake (EPB) system in China. LVLB has expanded braking actuation production into a new building, with ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Launches Production of Active and Passive Safety Products for New Audi A4 in China
LIVONIA, Mich., April 17 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, announced today the production launch of active and passive safety systems and components from its China operations for the new Audi A4 built at First Automotive Works (FAW) in Changchun, China. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
Vacation Costs Up 5 Percent, AAA Survey Shows; Energy Costs, Salaries Impact Vacationers' Budgets
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--April 17, 2006--Travelers will not see any relief in their wallet this year with the overall cost of taking a vacation increasing by 5.4 percent from last year, according to AAA's Annual Vacation Costs survey. "Rate increases for lodgings are mostly a result of supply and demand, especially in major ... Continue reading
Michigan Student Auto Technicians Prepare to 'Start Their Engines'
WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Michigan Competition WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Macomb Community College Expo Center 14500 East Twelve Mile Road Warren, Mich. WHO: Teams of two students each from 10 Michigan high schools will compete to be first to diagnose and fix electrical and mech ... Continue reading
DOE/Alliance to Save Energy Powerful $avings Campaign Offers Tips for Getting Best Mileage
http://www.ase.org/powerfulsavings WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The traditional heavy summer driving season has not yet arrived, yet gasoline prices nationwide have already averaged nearly $2.60 a gallon, up some 40 cents from a year ago and could see more price volatility as the driving season progresses. To help motorists ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record First Quarter Results
ATLANTA--April 17, 2006--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.6 billion were up 9% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net income for the quarte ... Continue reading
Akebono Headquarters Move to Kentucky
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 17 -- Akebono Corporation North America (ACNA) will be relocating their North American headquarter operations from Farmington Hills, Michigan, to Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This move will take place throughout the 2006 calendar year and will affect approximately 50 positions. After ACNA acq ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com's Unique New Interactive Vehicle Tours
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--April 17, 2006--Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the premier online resource for automotive information, today launched its Interactive Vehicle Tours, complete multimedia experiences about selected vehicles. In each Interactive Vehicle Tour (IVT), users have the opportunity to view brief, inf ... Continue reading
KVH TracVision R-Series Sets New Standards in Mobile Satellite TV
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 17, 2006-- Now Shipping, the TracVision R-series Antennas Offer All-digital Tracking Performance, Multiple Dome Colors, and Lower Costs for Mobile Satellite TV in RVs and Trucks KVH Industries, Inc. , the company that pioneered affordable and reliable mobile satellite television in recreation ve ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports 2006 First Quarter Net Income Per Share up on Record Quarterly Revenue
CLEVELAND--April 17, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.36 for the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 14 percent over net income per share of $1.19 in the first quarter of 2005. Sales in the quarter were a record $3.01 billion, 14 percent above the ... Continue reading
Tel Aviv Automotor 2006 Kicks into High Gear
Special Report from The Jersalem Post Tel Aviv Israel April 15, 2006; Derek Fattal writing for the Jerusalem Post reported that Automotor 2006 kicked into high gear on Friday at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds. The motoring extravaganza - which continues until Tuesday evening - is set to be the largest trade exhibition ... Continue reading
Scion Joins Major League Gaming as a Presenting Sponsor
Innovative Brand Becomes Exclusive Automobile Sponsor for MLG's 2006 Pro Circuit and Pro Invasion Bus Tour MLG's 'Scion Player of the Year' Will Win Limited-Edition Scion Prize Car TORRANCE, Calif. and NEW YORK CITY, April 17 -- As the Major League Gaming (MLG) 2006 season kicks off, MLG today announced Scion as the pr ... Continue reading
Bangkok, Thailand - April 17, 2006: BMW Group Thailand announced today that the company will support of a fleet of 25 units of BMW cars to be official shuttles for high-ranking delegates participating in the 11th United Nation Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Conference, hosted by Thailandâs Minis ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's President to Speak at 2006 Clean Cities Congress and Expo
Auto Central - April 17, 2006: Bob Gordon, president and co-founder of The Auto Channel, has accepted an invitation to speak at the 2006 Clean Cities Congress and Expo. The event will be held May 7-10 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clean Cities Congress and Expo is the premier international a ... Continue reading
Beauty By The Dozen: The Concorso D'eleganza Villa D'este
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este presents ten current concept cars and two world premieres. Concept cars mark their world debut at the Concorso for the first time+++BMW Group presents three design studies+++Special exhibition: The Past of the Future Como/Munich - April 17, 2006: The Concept Cars competition will be ... Continue reading
Crash Tests Show Benefit of Side Air Bags
WASHINGTON April 15, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that for motorists seeking greater protection in crashes, test results released Sunday by the insurance industry show the benefits of paying for optional side air bags. Versions of the 2006 Toyota Prius and six minivans made by DaimlerChrysler AG and Gen ... Continue reading
Honda to produce diesel engines in Britain
TOKYO April 15, 2006; Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. Ltd plans to produce diesel engines in Britain to meet strong demand in Europe for fuel-efficient vehicles, a Japanese financial daily reported on Sunday. Currently, Japan's third-biggest auto maker exports diesel engines to its British factory from Japan, whe ... Continue reading
Crash tests of small cars & minivans: 2 earn the Institute's TOP SAFETY PICK award; 1st Institute test results for Prius hybrid ARLINGTON, VA â The Kia Sedona and Subaru Impreza are the best performers in a group of minivans and small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Sedon ... Continue reading
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