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Custom Hot Rod Designer Chip Foose Selects Lincoln Electric as Preferred Welding Supplier

Custom Hot Rod Designer Chip Foose Selects Lincoln Electric as Preferred Welding Supplier

CLEVELAND, Aug. 17 -- Provocative designs and sleek curves are the hallmarks of legendary hot rod designer and fabricator Chip Foose. His work has already captured three Don Ridler Memorial Awards, one of the most coveted trophies on the show car circuit. As the lead designer and builder of the Discovery Channel series ... Continue reading

Aepro Uses DELMIA Systems to Boost Production Line for Tata Motors; Vehicle Output to Double Thanks to IGRIP and UltraSpot

Aepro Uses DELMIA Systems to Boost Production Line for Tata Motors; Vehicle Output to Double Thanks to IGRIP and UltraSpot

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & MANCHESTER, England--Aug. 17, 2005--Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today announced that U.K.-based engineering consultants Aepro have used its DELMIA digital manufacturing products to help achieve the goal of doubling the production of Tata Motors' Indica vehicle at the company ... Continue reading

Aimbridge Indirect Lending Expands Dealer Network Through Strategic Partnerships; Indirect Lending Leader Adds Additional Resources to Michigan Credit Union Market First

Aimbridge Indirect Lending Expands Dealer Network Through Strategic Partnerships; Indirect Lending Leader Adds Additional Resources to Michigan Credit Union Market First

DENVER--Aug. 17, 2005--Aimbridge Indirect Lending announced its plans to expand the management of its dealer network through partnerships with contractor channels in specific geographic areas, beginning with the Great Lakes Companies, one of the largest providers of creditor services in Michigan. Great Lakes Companies ... Continue reading

Altair Engineering Expands Board of Directors

Altair Engineering Expands Board of Directors

Diverse team to guide strategic growth strategy TROY, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a global leader in innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technology, today announced that it has expanded the number of seats on its board of directors and has elected new members ... Continue reading

Ballard Encourages Shareholders to Vote their Shares

Ballard Encourages Shareholders to Vote their Shares

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 17, 2005--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) - ISS Recommends Ballard Stockholders Vote FOR the Company's Special Resolution to Approve Sale of German Subsidiary Ballard Power Systems today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), the leading proxy advisory firm adv ... Continue reading

Bridgeport Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

Bridgeport Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 17 -- Sonia Hilario of Bridgeport, CT, is the twelfth and final winner in RentWay's Second Annual Harley- Davidson(R) Motorcycle Giveaway. RentWay is one of the nation's largest rental-purchase companies. The Giveaway ran through June 18 and offered participants the chance to win a Harley-Davidson(R) mo ... Continue reading

Carrollton Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

Carrollton Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 17 -- Bob Ausborn of Carrollton, Kentucky is the first of twelve winners in RentWay's Second Annual Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Giveaway. RentWay is one of the nation's largest rental-purchase companies. The Giveaway ran through June 18 and offered participants the chance to win a Harley-Davidson(R) m ... Continue reading

CASCAR - N#9 - Peterborough Preview

CASCAR - N#9 - Peterborough Preview

CASCAR Super Series Preview: Peterborough Speedway For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 17, 2005 Following a rain-inspired week off, CASCAR will return to Peterborough Speedway on Saturday night for a Super Series / PowerWater Series doubleheader LONDON, ON - CASCAR will ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Contact Information

Cooper Tire Contact Information

Hi there, As of tomorrow, August 18, I will no longer be with Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations, on behalf of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and have decided to pursue another opportunity elsewhere. For your ongoing editorial needs regarding Cooper, please contact Jenny Fuerst at 614.888.1374 or jenny.fuerst@fahlgren.co ... Continue reading

Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Up to $22,000,000 of its 9-1/4% Senior Notes due 2008 and Solicitation of Consents for an Amendment to the Indenture

Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Up to $22,000,000 of its 9-1/4% Senior Notes due 2008 and Solicitation of Consents for an Amendment to the Indenture

KINGSTON, Pa., Aug. 17 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc., a leading provider of automotive glass replacement and repair services in the United States, announced today that it commenced a modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer (the "Offer") for up to $22,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Offer Amount") of the $7 ... Continue reading

Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Denver Zoo

Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Denver Zoo

- Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features - Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles - Fifty percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a zoo near you. ... Continue reading

First-Ever Motorcycle Ride for Prostate Cancer Set for Saturday

First-Ever Motorcycle Ride for Prostate Cancer Set for Saturday

--Us TOO International: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: Let's Ride for Prostate Cancer, a motorcycle ride and benefit for Us TOO International, a non-profit organization that offers education and support services to prostate cancer patients and their families -- $25 donation ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Reports Withdrawal of Proposed Exchange Offer

Fleetwood Reports Withdrawal of Proposed Exchange Offer

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 17 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, today announced that it is submitting a request to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the withdrawal of its proposed exchange offer relating to its 6% convertible trust preferr ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names Firm for Agency Search

Goodyear Names Firm for Agency Search

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has appointed the consulting firm of Jones Lundin Beals to manage its upcoming advertising and public relations agency reviews. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The reviews will begin immediately and will include a search for an advertis ... Continue reading

G Squared Motorsports to focus on getting better

G Squared Motorsports to focus on getting better

*Visit our website at www.g2motorsports.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 18TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REI ... Continue reading

Hearn Motorsports Returns to Road America, Site of '04 Podium

Hearn Motorsports Returns to Road America, Site of '04 Podium

Hearn Motorsports Returns to Road America, Site of '04 Podium ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 17, 2005 - Hearn Motorsports earned its highest career finish, second, at Road America's picturesque four-mile facility in 2004. This weekend, Riche Hearn (Henderson, Nev.), the IndyCar Series standout and owner of the two-car team ... Continue reading

INTERMET Distributes Solicitation Materials in Connection With Plan of Reorganization

INTERMET Distributes Solicitation Materials in Connection With Plan of Reorganization

Confirmation hearing set for September 26, 2005 TROY, Mich., Aug. 17 -- INTERMET Corporation (INMTQ:PK), a diversified manufacturer of cast-metal components, today announced that it has begun distributing solicitation materials in connection with its proposed Plan of Reorganization. The United States Bankruptcy Court f ... Continue reading

kcr release 8-17 - Crosby

kcr release 8-17 - Crosby

Crosby happy to be ‘back’ at MIS Eddyville, Ky. – For the first time since she raced at Pikes Peak, and just the second time since Daytona in July, Crosby will be competing on a track that she has been on before. Crosby, who will be driving the #26 Vassarette Chevrolet, qualified 34th at Michigan International Sp ... Continue reading

kcr release 8-17 - Green

kcr release 8-17 - Green

Green proud to represent BMAR at MIS Eddyville, Ky. – Mark Green will be racing to support the U. S. Military at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. Green is the driver of the #23 BMAR Support Our Troops Chevrolet. “I feel privileged to be racing for a company like BMAR,” Green said. “ I love the way t ... Continue reading

Lowell Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

Lowell Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 17 -- David Jacques of Lowell, MA, is the eighth of twelve winners in RentWay's Second Annual Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Giveaway. RentWay is one of the nation's largest rental-purchase companies. The Giveaway ran through June 18 and offered participants the chance to win a Harley-Davidson(R) motorcy ... Continue reading

NHRA Media Center Contact Info: O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals

NHRA Media Center Contact Info: O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals

NHRA media: To follow are the contact numbers for the press center at Memphis Motorsports Park, site of this weekend's 18th annual O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals. PHONE: 901-354-2646 FAX: 901-354-2660 Thank you for your continued coverage of NHRA. ... Continue reading

NHRA News: Brainerd Post Race Notes

NHRA News: Brainerd Post Race Notes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Aug. 11-14, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn. TOP FUEL * Doug Kalitta, of Ypsilanti, Mich., earned a personal best fifth victory of the season at the helm of his Mac Tools dragster with ... Continue reading

Performance Fibers Acquires the North American Business of Diolen Industrial Fibers, Inc.; Company Continues to Pursue Global Growth and Investment Strategy

Performance Fibers Acquires the North American Business of Diolen Industrial Fibers, Inc.; Company Continues to Pursue Global Growth and Investment Strategy

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va.--Aug. 17, 2005--Performance Fibers Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the North American business of Diolen Industrial Fibers, Inc. The acquisition is a key element of Performance Fibers' global growth strategy and will serve to increas ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: View the Much Awaited 2005 Company Profile of Dana Corporation

Research and Markets: View the Much Awaited 2005 Company Profile of Dana Corporation

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 17, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22810) has announced the addition of Dana Corporation: 2005 company profile edition 1 to their offering. This new company profile on Dana is part of a major new series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute- ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: View this In-depth Financial Analysis of Motorola Inc.

Research and Markets: View this In-depth Financial Analysis of Motorola Inc.

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 17, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22809) has announced the addition of Motorola Inc.: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois (US), Motorola Inc is a worldwide leader in broadband, automotive communications ... Continue reading

Solutia Raises Prices for Saflex(R) and Vanceva(R) PVB Films

Solutia Raises Prices for Saflex(R) and Vanceva(R) PVB Films

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17 -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , the world's leading supplier of polyvinyl buytral (PVB) films for automotive, architectural and specialty laminated glazing applications, today announced it will increase the price of its Saflex(R) and Vanceva(R) brand PVB films by up to 10 percent globally, ... Continue reading

Spa Trends Industry Review & Marketing Strategies

Spa Trends Industry Review & Marketing Strategies

2006 Monthly Report SpaTrends will be offering a FREE monthly review to keep Industry Professionals informed. Editorial Calendar will consist of: Skincare...Whats your true competition Trade Show Marketing Strategies Understanding your Business as a Profit Center Cost Effective Branding Efforts Tradeshow Efficiency (cu ... Continue reading

Teres Solutions Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Teres Solutions Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 17, 2005--Teres Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.'s Partner Program recognizing Teres Solutions' expertise and total impact in the technology marke ... Continue reading

USW Says Chemical Safety Board's 'Urgent' Call for Independent Investigation Reveals Depth of Safety Problems at BP

USW Says Chemical Safety Board's 'Urgent' Call for Independent Investigation Reveals Depth of Safety Problems at BP

Union will appoint safety experts to participate in investigation PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17 -- United Steelworkers (USW) president Leo W. Gerard said today that the Chemical Safety Board's (CSB's) "urgent" call for BP to appoint an independent investigation of safety practices at all five of its North American refineries "re ... Continue reading

Young Leaders Learn Lessons of Leadership at Nissan Student Government Leadership Program

Young Leaders Learn Lessons of Leadership at Nissan Student Government Leadership Program

GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2005 -- The Nissan Student Government Leadership Program ended on August 10 after three days of leadership training sessions rendered by a cadre of nationally-recognized speakers. Last week, Nissan North America launched the inaugural session of the program inviting 60 student government presi ... Continue reading

Get the Door! - It's NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip and Domino's CEO David Brandon Delivering Excitement in Ann Arbor

Get the Door! - It's NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip and Domino's CEO David Brandon Delivering Excitement in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 17 -- One lucky Ann Arbor Domino's Pizza customer discovered more than the Domino's Pizza delivery driver at her door today -- she found NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip and Domino's Pizza Chairman and CEO David A. Brandon. Domino's customers who placed an order at local Domino's Pizza stores early ... Continue reading

Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Acquires DriveSol Worldwide, Inc., A Manufacturer of Automotive Parts

Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Acquires DriveSol Worldwide, Inc., A Manufacturer of Automotive Parts

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 17 -- Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that one of its affiliates has acquired the assets of the Automotive Pedal Division from Teleflex Incorporated, , a diversified industrial man ... Continue reading

Anderson Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

Anderson Resident Wins National Sweepstakes

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 17 -- Yvonne Henderson of Anderson, IN, is the tenth of twelve winners in RentWay's Second Annual Harley- Davidson(R) Motorcycle Giveaway. RentWay is one of the nation's largest rental-purchase companies. The Giveaway ran through June 18 and offered participants the chance to win a Harley-Davidson(R) mo ... Continue reading

Record-High Gas Prices Spark Interest In Available Alternative Fuel Source

Record-High Gas Prices Spark Interest In Available Alternative Fuel Source

<a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GM/VideoAssets/AS F/GM_3014_22675.wmv">CLICK4Video(1:49)<p> <p>As the price of gas hits record highs, alternative fuel sources continue to be debated. Current flexible fuel vehicles can run on as much as 15 percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol, a clean-burning fuel ... Continue reading

Ford Unveils Fusion Pace Car and Takes Wraps Off 'Race to the Dream' Promotion for NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend

Ford Unveils Fusion Pace Car and Takes Wraps Off 'Race to the Dream' Promotion for NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend

- NASCAR Stars Kurt Busch and Michel Jourdain Join Edsel B. Ford II for Pace Car Unveiling WHAT: Ford and Homestead/Miami Speedway will host the unveiling of a special 2006 Ford Fusion which will pace the field during the Ford 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Homestead, FL. as part of the company's traditional Ford Champi ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Models Unleashed at Woodward Dream Cruise

2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Models Unleashed at Woodward Dream Cruise

* Motor City Dodge dealers take delivery of the first 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T models in the region at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum * Thirty-three 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T models to cruise down Woodward Avenue in Dream Cruise fashion with Dodge police vehicle escort * Sneak preview of the Dodge Charger "Mo ... Continue reading

Revolutionary Tire Inflation System Improves Vehicle Performance, Gas Mileage...and Environment

Revolutionary Tire Inflation System Improves Vehicle Performance, Gas Mileage...and Environment

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 17, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer that develops environmentally friendly automotive solutions, today announced the official launch of PurigeN98, its flagship product designed to improve energy efficiency, safety and the environment, Wednesday, September 14, 2005. PurigeN98 is ... Continue reading

Champion Parts Reports Continued Profitability for Second Quarter and Six Months on Higher Sales

Champion Parts Reports Continued Profitability for Second Quarter and Six Months on Higher Sales

HOPE, Ark., Aug. 17 -- Champion Parts, Inc., remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net income for the second quarter ended July 3, 2005 of $256,000, or $0.07 per share, compared to $322,000, or $0.09 per share for the same period in 2004. Net sales increased 17% to $5,995,000, compared to $5,124,000 in 20 ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Soar to New Monthly High

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Soar to New Monthly High

LOS ANGELES--Aug. 17, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline catapulted 18 cents during the past month to hit a new all-time record monthly average, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California August average price for regular self-se ... Continue reading

NHTSA Investigating Air-Bag Light on Some Models of the Honda Accord

NHTSA Investigating Air-Bag Light on Some Models of the Honda Accord

Washington DC August 17, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the U.S. Government has opened an investigation into some models of the Honda Accord because owners have complained about a light on the control panel that illuminates when an air bag has been disarmed or is not working properly. Honda Motor Co. ... Continue reading

Toyota, Honda Roll Back SAE Horsepower Estimates

Toyota, Honda Roll Back SAE Horsepower Estimates

Washington DC August 17, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) have developed stricter tests on horsepower that has prompted Toyota and Honda to roll back estimates on several vehicles, including the Camry and Acura RL, reports The Detroit News. For the 2006 model year, Toyo ... Continue reading

Federal Regulators Propose Stronger Roofs on SUVs

Federal Regulators Propose Stronger Roofs on SUVs

Washington DC August 17, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Federal regulators are proposing that SUVs make stronger roofs to give enhanced protection to occupants when vehicles roll over, reports The Wall Street Journal. The changes involved are considered crucial to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr ... Continue reading

The New VW Passat - The German Car That Shakes The Canadian Family Car Segment

The New VW Passat - The German Car That Shakes The Canadian Family Car Segment

AJAX, ON, Aug. 17, 2005; Volkswagen Canada will bring the 2006 new Passat model to the Canadian market this month. The all-new sedan will represent the most sophisticated and affordable German-built family midsize car on the market today, with the starting price at $29,950. The new Passat's base engine is upgraded to a ... Continue reading

New Study Shows Dramatic Fatality Reductions Due To Shift of Children to Back Seat- Thanks Mommy and Daddy!

New Study Shows Dramatic Fatality Reductions Due To Shift of Children to Back Seat- Thanks Mommy and Daddy!

Total Child Deaths Down 18 Percent Since 1996; Front Seat Deaths Down 46 Percent; Safety Advocates Hail Remarkable Public Health Achievement WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- A new study shows that a dramatic shift in behavior by parents to place children in a back seat of vehicles, coupled with increased use of child safety seat ... Continue reading

Giant Motorsports Reports Record Second Quarter Financial Results

Giant Motorsports Reports Record Second Quarter Financial Results

SALEM, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Giant Motorsports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, published its June 30, 2005 financial results: * Reports 2nd Q '05 Sales of $35.8 million vs $22.7 million in 2nd Q '04 ... Continue reading

MSEP Initiates Purchase Order for 5,000 Gallons of GS610 Performance Brake Fluid

MSEP Initiates Purchase Order for 5,000 Gallons of GS610 Performance Brake Fluid

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 17, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) a fast track motor sports company specializing in die cast collectable cars, automotive and racing art, original racing memorabilia and exclusive product licensing under the brand name Prospeed GS610 Maximum Performance Brake Fluid, announced tod ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Launches New Triton (L200) Sport Utility Truck

Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Launches New Triton (L200) Sport Utility Truck

Late last week, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand launched its new Triton (L200). To be produced by Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd, the new Triton (known as L200, Storm on export markets) will build on the success of its predecessor, including: - Over 700,000 units exported out of Thailand since 1988 - FIA Cross Countr ... Continue reading

Audi Q7: Their Performance SUV Unveiled

Audi Q7: Their Performance SUV Unveiled

Audi is unveiling a vehicle that marks a superlative new development in the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment. The Audi Q7 ingeniously combines sportiness and versatility, sophisticated technology and the luxury of a premium-class vehicle. On the road it excels with the performance and driving dynamics of a sports ca ... Continue reading

The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: world premiere at the 61st IAA in Frankfurt

The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: world premiere at the 61st IAA in Frankfurt

The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG sets a new standard in the sporty off-roader segment. The new top-of-the&#8211;range model in the M-Class goes straight to the top of the competitive lineup with its 375 kW/510 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine. This new off-roader developed by Mercedes-AMG stands for sportiness and dynamism at the ... Continue reading

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of Two Cents Per Share

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of Two Cents Per Share

ADDISON, Texas--Aug. 17, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of two cents per share, payable on September 15, 2005 to shareholders of record a ... Continue reading

Solomon Signs UK Commercial Marine Representative

Solomon Signs UK Commercial Marine Representative

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Aug. 17, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) today announced that EnviroBoat Developments, Ltd. (EBD) will represent Solomon's products in the commercial marine markets throughout the UK with specific focus on passenger boats. Gordon Hall, Managing Director for EBD said, "We are very kee ... Continue reading

Eaton Completes Purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc.

Eaton Completes Purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc.

CLEVELAND--Aug. 17, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it completed the purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialized differentials for the commercial and specialty vehicle markets. The transaction was announced July 15, 2005. Eaton purchased Tractech ... Continue reading

Kia's Possible U.S. Plant Offers Currency Risk Benefit

Kia's Possible U.S. Plant Offers Currency Risk Benefit

Seoul August 16, 2005; Kim So-hyun writing for the Korea Hearald reported that the feasibility of Kia Motors Corp.'s possible U.S. production plant drew attention after a candidate state was officially mentioned by the nation's No. 2 carmaker last week. Kia, lagging far behind its affiliate Hyundai Motor Co. in U.S. sa ... Continue reading

Material Sciences Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results

Material Sciences Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Aug. 17 -- Material Sciences Corporation , a leading provider of material-based solutions for electronic, acoustical and coated metal applications, today reported results for its first quarter ended May 31, 2005. Higher Sales, Lower Expenses Boost Profitability Net sales for the three months en ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan: Latent Need for Better Safety Features Promises Opportunities for European Automobile Manufacturers

Frost & Sullivan: Latent Need for Better Safety Features Promises Opportunities for European Automobile Manufacturers

LONDON, August 17 -- With the growing awareness of safety levels among drivers in Europe, automobile manufacturers expect a significant increase in demand for safety features. Although around 68.0 per cent of the respondents in this Frost & Sullivan study believe they have sufficient safety features, a significant 55.0 ... Continue reading

Active and Passive Safety Systems in Europe - Customer Desirability and Willingness to Pay (Passenger Vehicles) - Frost & Sullivan Press Release

Active and Passive Safety Systems in Europe - Customer Desirability and Willingness to Pay (Passenger Vehicles) - Frost & Sullivan Press Release

PRESS RELEASE Latent need for Better Safety Features Promises Opportunities for European Automobile Manufacturers London, UK, 17 August 2005&#8230;With the growing awareness of safety levels among drivers in Europe, automobile manufacturers expect a significant increase in demand for safety features. Although around 68 ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company opens a new automotive safety facility,

Ford Motor Company opens a new automotive safety facility,

DEARBORN, Mich. , Aug. 16, 2005 &#8211; In this Ford Motor Company lab, there&#8217;s no such thing as a headache. Even after hitting &#8220;human&#8221; heads against several points within vehicle interiors as often as 15 times a day. It&#8217;s all done in the name of safety at Ford&#8217;s new automotive safety faci ... Continue reading

GM, Bosch Team with Stanford on Technologies to Make Gas Engines 20 Percent More Efficient, with Near-Zero Emissions

GM, Bosch Team with Stanford on Technologies to Make Gas Engines 20 Percent More Efficient, with Near-Zero Emissions

Would Improve Diesels, Hybrids Too Palo Alto, Calif. -General Motors Corp., the Robert Bosch Corp., and Stanford University are developing a cost-effective engine technology that makes gasoline engines much more efficient and diesel engines much cleaner, for both conventional and hybrid propulsion systems. Under a thre ... Continue reading

Showa Shell to Launch Commercial Production of Next-generation CIS Solar Battery in 2007

Showa Shell to Launch Commercial Production of Next-generation CIS Solar Battery in 2007

Tokyo (JCN) - Showa Shell Sekyu has announced production of next-generation CIS (copper, nidium, selenium) solar batteries on a commercial basis in 2007. Photovoltaic power generation that utilizes inexhaustible solar energy is expected to play a crucial role in curbing global warming. Showa Shell has worked on solar b ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Names Paul Gosling Vice President of Purchasing

Oshkosh Truck Names Paul Gosling Vice President of Purchasing

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 16, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, has promoted Paul Gosling to the newly created position of vice president of purchasing. This new leadership position is responsible for annual procurement of more than $2 billion in components and mat ... Continue reading

Kia Sorento ready for global expedition

Kia Sorento ready for global expedition

News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Sorento ready for global expedition - Standard Kia Sorento 4x4 SUV to tackle 24,000 km global adventure - Record breaki ... Continue reading

Cougar Mountain Classic Fact Sheet, Sept. 9-11

Cougar Mountain Classic Fact Sheet, Sept. 9-11

John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Infineon Technologies Cougar Mountain Classic Fact Sheet, Sept. 9-11 What: Infineon Raceway will host some of the best cyclists in the world at the Infineon Technologies Cougar Mountain Classic. The event will feature professional and amateur racing divisions in a variety of cycling discip ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

XM Satellite Radio 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

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ARCA Stock Car Race at Illinois State Fair August 21

ARCA Stock Car Race at Illinois State Fair August 21

Contact Jay Hardin at jhardin@midamer.net Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 ARCA's Don Radebaugh at www.arcaracing.com for further information on this news release. Kimmel Wants Unprecedented 5th Crowe 100 Win Defending Automobile Club of America RE/MAX Stock Car Series national champion Frank Kimmel of Jeffersonville, ... Continue reading

Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

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ArcaEx 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

ArcaEx 2005 Honda Indy 225 Fact Sheet

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AAA Reports Gas Prices Continue to Set New Record Highs

AAA Reports Gas Prices Continue to Set New Record Highs

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16 -- The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has set a new record high price everyday since August 8, 2005, when the price of self-serve regular fuel was $2.339 per gallon. Since that date, the price has increased an additional 18.5 cents and currently is $2.524 per gallon. The n ... Continue reading

AAA Reports Gas Prices Set Record Highs, Are 65.5 Cents Higher Than 2004

AAA Reports Gas Prices Set Record Highs, Are 65.5 Cents Higher Than 2004

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Aug. 16 -- The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has set a new record high price everyday since August 8, 2005, when the price of self-serve regular fuel was $2.339 per gallon. Since that date, the price has increased an additional 18.5 cents and currently is $2.524 per gallon. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Teams with Proxicom to Improve the Online Experience for U.S. Automotive Consumers and Car Enthusiasts

Volkswagen Teams with Proxicom to Improve the Online Experience for U.S. Automotive Consumers and Car Enthusiasts

RESTON, Va.--Aug. 16, 2005--Proxicom, Inc., a leading Internet consulting firm and Volkswagen of America, Inc. are proud to announce the redesign of VW.com, Volkswagen's premier online property for U.S. automotive consumers. The newly launched site, www.vw.com, delivers an improved customer experience through a fast an ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS -- Desert Resort to Host NHRA Awards Ceremony

NHRA NEWS -- Desert Resort to Host NHRA Awards Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NHRA AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNS TO THE DESERT The Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage Once Again Named Site of 2005 NHRA POWERADE Drag Racing Series Awards Show GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug.16, 2005) - For the second consecutive year, the NHRA POWE ... Continue reading

G Squared Motorsports: Bonus and Championship Points

G Squared Motorsports: Bonus and Championship Points

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO-STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net *G Squared Motorsports: Bonus and Championship Points* AMERICUS, G ... Continue reading

Head Back to School Safely With These Auto Tips

Head Back to School Safely With These Auto Tips

HBy Trisha Hessinger Across America, students are jumping in their cars and driving back to class. What better way to send your students back to school than to arm them with proper car care knowledge and a well maintained vehicle? The following tips will help educate drivers about car care and safety basics &#8249; an ... Continue reading

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