Toyota to Recall 533,000 Sequoias and Tundras
TOKYO, Jan 19, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Friday it would recall about 533,000 Sequoia SUVs and Tundra pickup trucks in the United States to repair faulty components that could make the vehicles difficult to steer. Toyota, on its way to becoming the world's biggest auto maker ahead of Genera ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Shelby Cobra 500 Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG The Bottom Line â The Shelby Cobra 500 is an awesome performance car that is a surprisingly nice package as a ânormalâ street car. It has great looks with blue paint and two wide racing stripes, and a great sound from the exhaust. Many, many years ago, my wife and I had a 196 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- The public is invited to stop by AAA Michigan's Motorsports display at the North American International Auto Show in the Michigan Hall (lower level) at Cobo Center in Detroit today through Sunday (Jan. 18-21). Thanks to Michigan International Speedway, which is hosting today's "Racing Day," AAA will ... Continue reading
Hyundai Aims to Improve Dealer Profitability
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Steve Wilhite, COO of Hyundai Motor America, announced yesterday that the South Korean automaker will seek to help its U.S. dealers generate a 2.5 percent return on sales by 2008. That goal will provide a healthy boost to Hyundai's dealer profitability, ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 18 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and full year earnings on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 562-3356 five to ten minutes prior ... Continue reading
Kumho Tire Co., Inc., Appoints Two New Executives in North America
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 18 -- Kumho Tire Co., Inc., has named two executives to positions in North America. B.K. Kim has been named CEO and president of Kumho Tire North America, and Don Hun (D.H.) Ham has been named president of Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. In this newly created position, Kim will oversee Kumho's No ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Lear Corporation is pulling ahead by one hour its conference call to review the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 financial results and related matters. The new time for Lear's conference call is 8:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 25, 2007. This revision is being made to avoid co ... Continue reading
OOPS!!!!! - Consumer Reports Withdraws Infant Car Seat Report
Move is Made Pending Additional Testing Now Underway NEW YORK, Jan. 18-- The following statement was released today by Consumer Reports: Consumer Reports is withdrawing its recent report on infant car seats pending further tests of the performance of those seats in side-impact collisions. A new report will be published ... Continue reading
Toyota Says Its Willing to Consider Broader Partnership with Ford
Washington DC January 17, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in an interview with Japan's Nikkei paper, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe said his company is willing to consider a broader partnership with Ford should the U.S. automaker requests it and the conditions were right, reports The Globe and Mail. Watana ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Hybrid Eligible for Cash Back
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan's Altima Hybrid received designation as a hybrid motor vehicle from the Internal Revenue Service Tuesday, meaning customers who purchase the mid-size vehicle can get cash back for making a smart energy choice. Forbes reports, U.S. customers purch ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Engine Group Powers Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai's First V6 Diesel features BorgWarner Turbocharger and Cold Start Technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Hyundai's first- ever V6 diesel, the S-engine, powers the new Veracruz luxury utility vehicle (LUV) with a boost from the BorgWarner Engine Group's turbocharging and cold- start technology. Hyundai's S-e ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares 10 Percent Increase in Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 10 percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend effective with the 2007 first quarter dividend. The first quarter dividend of $.34 will be payable on February 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of bu ... Continue reading
2007 Cadillac Escalade Road Test by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The lady in the grey Volvo station wagon didnât quite know what was happening. There she was, minding her own business at the traffic lights near Sears Point race track when a huge, metallic blue Escalade pulled alongside. The lights changed, ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth for 2006
Annual Worldwide Retail Sales Increase 8.5 Percent MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.50 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the year-ago quarter, an 11.9 percent increase. Net income for the qu ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Adjust Vehicle Safety Ratings
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced plans Monday to overhaul the government's car safety ratings by strengthening crash tests and measuring new collision avoidance technology. Safety and consumer groups have called the current ratings too ... Continue reading
Toyota Gaining Ground on World #1 GM
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motor Corporation announced Wednesday its sales dropped slightly in 2006 to 9.09 million cars and trucks, a 0.9 reduction from its 2005 sales. That number should still be high enough for the Detroit automaker to maintain its status as the world' ... Continue reading
What exciting new opportunities will the Russian Market bring to the Global Automotive Market?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Russian Automotive Market on Wednesday 24 January 2007. LONDON â January 18, 2007 â Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Wednesday 24 January 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published study foc ... Continue reading
Luxury Car Buiness Shows Unexpected Strength - VIDEO NEWS STORY
DETROIT - January 18, 2007: Contrary to some segments of the automobile business that have been affected by the rise in gas prices, the luxury car business is surging - even as the definition of "what luxury means" continues to change. ... Continue reading
Austrian research and competence center implements advanced data management and CAE tools to streamline interaction between automotive industry and research TROY, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that strengthen client innovation and decision-making, today ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Wins Two German Auto Club Awards
ADAC awards: Two "Yellow Angel 2007" awards for Mercedes-Benz STUTTGART - January 18, 2007: Today the German automobile club ADAC presented Mercedes-Benz with its "Yellow Engle" awards for being Germanyâs best-performing automotive brand and for being the most innovative in the field of mobility. A representative ... Continue reading
Autotropolis.com Launches New Car Buying Portal
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 18 -- Introducing www.Autotropolis.com , a new web site dedicated to consumers who are researching and buying a new automobile. Autotropolis.com is dedicated to assisting consumers to be a savvy car shopper by providing unique interactive research tools for new cars and used cars. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007* * * * *National Automobile Dealers Association and EPA to Improve Energy Efficiency at Auto Dealerships * * * Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov* * * * (Washington, D.C. - Jan. 17, 2007) At the 2007 Washington Auto Show next wee ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--The board of directors of PPG Industries today raised the quarterly dividend on the companyâs common stock to 50 cents from 48 cents a share, payable March 12 to shareholders of record Feb. 16. PPG has raised annual dividend payments every year since 1972. PPG has paid dividends without interruption si ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec(Diesel) Review
Road test: Mercedes 320 Bluetec Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It couldnât have been more appropriate. I had an invitation to the film premiere of The Good German in Hollywoodâs Egyptian Theatre. Starring Kate Blanchett. George Clooney and Tobey Maguire it was about events in Berlin just after the end of ... Continue reading
Parents Call Upon Automotive Industry to Install Rear Video Cameras and Sensors to Improve Safety
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Paul and D.J. Zweigle, who lost their beloved two-year-old daughter Lynnea when a Ford F-250 truck backed over and killed her, today called upon the automotive industry to install rear camera systems and sensors in commercial trucks and large vans, pickup trucks and SUVs to reduce the number of fatali ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced second quarter fiscal 2007 consolidated net sales of $423.1 million and a consolidated net loss of $5.9 million or $.12 per diluted share. The second quarter of fiscal 2006 had consolidated net sales of $574.3 million and net incom ... Continue reading
PPG Posts Record Fourth Quarter, Full Year Sales for 2006
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the fourth quarter of $2.8 billion, surpassing fourth quarter 2005 record sales by 11 percent. Fourth quarter net income was $157 million, or 94 cents a share. Net income includes an aftertax charge of $3 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflect the net increase ... Continue reading
DealerAdvance Announces the Release of WebDA™
ADDISON, Texas--DealerAdvance™, Inc. (OTCBB:DLAV), developers of proprietary Internet applications for the automotive retail industry, announced today the release of WebDA™, the web based version of DealerAdvance™. “WebDA™ is the product of six months R&D,” said Steven Humphries, Chairman/CEO, in an analyst ... Continue reading
DealerTrack to Acquire Curomax Corporation
DealerTrack's Subsidiary DealerAccess Canada and Curomax to Join Forces LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 18 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding stock of Curomax Corporation, a leading online financing portal in Canada. Curomax, founded in 2 ... Continue reading
nCode Marks 25th Anniversary with Move to New European Headquarters
ROTHERHAM, England--nCode International, a global provider of durability based software & instrumentation solutions that help manufacturers and operators eliminate unexpected product failures, in conjunction with its 25th anniversary announced today that it has moved its European headquarters into the new Innovation Te ... Continue reading
Racing Fans Vote for USAC's Most Popular Drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 18, 2007 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 07-5 LOYET, DeMARTINI & SHERIDAN TOP INTERNET "MOST POPULAR DRIVER" POLL Following an open internet canvas, USAC racing fans have made their votes count for the inaugural USAC Most Popular Driver awards. In the end, Brad Loyet (National), Matt D ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results Briefing
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Ford Motor Company will release fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results at 7 a.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 25. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EST, Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer and Don Leclair, executive vice president an ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- Attendees planning to visit the Public Days at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center will find convenient parking and transportation downtown. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060728/NAIASLOGO ) "As with past years, our goal is to provide easy parking and ... Continue reading
KPIT Cummins Q3 Net Profits increase by 66%
KPIT Cummins Infosystems have announced their Q3 FY07 results. * Net profit for Q3FY07 grew by 65.85% over previous year to Rs. 137.23 million * Revenues for Q3FY07 grew by 45.64% over previous year to Rs. 1171.07 million * Offshore revenues grew by 50.53% over previous year * 2 new Star customers added * 4 new custome ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported record third quarter sales from continuing operations of $468 million versus the $411 million reported in third quarter ended December 26, 2005. The company also reported preliminary n ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Elects Thomas C. DeLoach, Jr. and Eugene S. Katz to Board of Directors
Timothy C. Collins and Ian K. Snow Resign from the Board NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, announced today that Thomas C. DeLoach, Jr. and Eugene S. Katz have been elected to the Company's board of directors. Both Mr. DeLoach and Mr. Katz are designat ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on February 9, 2007, to shareholders of record at th ... Continue reading
Jeep Owners Will Head to Charlottesville, VA July 26-28 for Camp Jeep 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Camp Jeep(R) 2007, the annual three-day mix of off-road driving and other family-friendly outdoor activities, will be held July 26-28 at the Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, VA, near Charlottesville. Details about specific events will be announced later, but will definitely include tra ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Release
CARMEL, Ind.--ADESA, Inc. will report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, February 8, 2007. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, ADESA, Inc. is North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auct ... Continue reading
AppOne’s COO to Participate in Round Table at AFSA’s Vehicle Finance Conference
BATON ROUGE, La.--AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, announced that chief operating officer Gray Perdue will participate in a round table discussion at the upcoming American ... Continue reading
Domestic Automakers Maintain Jobs Advantage
- Even After Historic Job Reductions, U.S. Automakers Support 2.5 More U.S. Jobs Per Car Than Foreign Automakers - WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Level Field Institute today issued its 2007 Index, which calculates how many U.S. jobs each automaker operating in the U.S. supports. Level Field, which e ... Continue reading
2007 NAIAS Final Weekend Showcases Amazing Attractions; Prizes, Fun for the Whole Family
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- As the final weekend of the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) draws near, show organizers are encouraging attendees to show up early, wear comfortable clothes, and plan to take advantage of the show's many entertaining attractions and giveaways. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its core technologies - drivetrain, structural, sealing, and thermal products - can be found among half of the new vehicles being launched at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), currently underway in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
New MINI One and MINI Cooper D To Be Unveiled at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Brand new MINI range boosted by introduction of the frugal, but fun MINI One and first ever MINI Cooper D The new MINI hatch line-up will soon be complete, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show on 8 March 2007. The entry-level One features a per ... Continue reading
Going Green: America's Growth Engine for the 21st Century
Beware: Automotive manufacturers who ignore 'green' will do so at their financial peril DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- According to commentary delivered today by Deloitte Consulting LLP at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Inforum Automotive Breakfast, companies are falling short in recognizing the impact of ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Results of Special Attrition Program
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that 1,473 UAW represented associates agreed to participate in AAM's special attrition program. AAM's special attrition program was offered to all UAW represented associates at AAM's master agreem ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Autoliv (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has agreed to buy the remaining 35% of the shares in Autoliv-Mando in South Korea. The investment is part of Autoliv’s global support of the Korean automotive industry which is expected to double production to eight million pass ... Continue reading
Bear Wagner Specialists LLC Selected by Cal Dive International to Trade Shares on NYSE
NEW YORK--Bear Wagner Specialists LLC today announced that it was selected by Cal Dive International to trade its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. A Houston-based marine contractor providing manned diving, pipelay and pipe burial services to the offshore oil and natural gas industry, Cal Dive began trading Decemb ... Continue reading
Freescale Lands Two of EDN's 'Hot 100 Products of 2006'
AUSTIN, Texas--Two innovative products from Freescale Semiconductor have won recognition in EDN magazine’s list of Hot 100 Products of 2006. Freescale’s MC34703 QUICCsupply 3 power management device made the list in the power products category, and EDN chose the MSC8144 digital signal processor (DSP) based on StarC ... Continue reading
Interactive Mapping of Auto Dealers across the US
Hi, About one year ago, Mapmuse.com began a project- the interactive mapping of auto dealers across the US. We initially researched and populated these maps ourselves, with the idea in mind that the public would subsequently add to, and enhance, the information we provided. We mapped each auto dealer, and provided spac ... Continue reading
AURORA, ON, Jan. 11 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) announced today its financial outlook for 2007. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. For the full year 2007, we expect consolidated sales to be between $22.9 billion and $24.2 billion, based on full year 2007 light vehicle production volumes of ap ... Continue reading
RouteOne Welcomes M&I Bank to its Credit Application Management System
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that Wisconsin-based Marshall & Ilsley Corporation has joined its web-based credit application management system. Marshall & Ilsley Corporation is a diversified financial services corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., with $55.5 billion in assets. ... Continue reading
StarTrans Dealers Sign With Azure Dynamics
TORONTO, January 11 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD; LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced with its shuttle bus partner StarTrans, a business division of Supreme Corporation (AMEX: STS), that it has signed n ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter gets Green Light for Preseason Test
Tim Sauter gets Green Light for Preseason Test Veteran Driver Prepares for First Season in CTS As the 2007 racing season approaches, Tim Sauter is busy along with the rest of the Green Light Racing team preparing for the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series season. The team is diligently updating the fleet of Chevy Silverad ... Continue reading
Visiprise Manufacturing Now an SAP-Endorsed Business Solution
Visiprise solution included on the SAP(R) Solution Map ATLANTA, Jan. 11 -- Visiprise, Inc., a leader in integrated manufacturing operations solutions and a "Powered by SAP NetWeaver(R)" partner, today announced that its Visiprise Manufacturing solution is now an SAP-Endorsed Business Solution. Visiprise previously exec ... Continue reading
WM-Data Receives Extended Outsourcing Contract From Volvo Car Corporation
LONDON, January 11 -- WM-data, a LogicaCMG company, today announces that Volvo Car Corporation has extended its existing outsourcing contract. Volvo Car has outsourced its operations and support services to WM-data since 2002. WM-data is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting Volvo Cars' global client ... Continue reading
AAA Washington Hits the Road With Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System and GP
Deployment of Microsoft's Retail Solution Improves Overall Efficiencies, Streamlines Previously Disparate Systems, and Delivers Better Customer Experience REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 11 -- Microsoft Corp.'s premier offering for midsize retailers continues to gain momentum as more organizations turn to the solution to efficien ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Provides 2007 Guidance Expects to Maintain Historical Growth Levels and Profitability
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- BorgWarner Inc. today provided 2007 earnings guidance of $4.60 to $4.80 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. Earnings growth is expected to be in line with BorgWarner historical growth rates of greater than 10%. "In 2007, our global business will face two distinct business environment ... Continue reading
Cytec Completes Second Phase of Sale of Two Product Lines
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that it has completed the second of three phases of the sale of its global water treatment chemicals and acrylamide product lines to Kemira Group. The first phase closing included the entire product lines with the exception of Cytec’s Botlek manufacturing sit ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Supplies Components for Seven of Ward's ''10 Best Engines'' for 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) is proud to supply components or systems for seven of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” for 2007 model year vehicles. Federal-Mogul has designed and manufactured parts for 32 of the 50 engines recognized as the "10 Best" by Ward's in the past five years. Federal-M ... Continue reading
Flexcar Announces Partnership with University of Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--Flexcar (www.flexcar.com) today announced it has expanded to the state of Florida through a partnership with the University of Florida to provide car-sharing services to its more than 60,000 faculty, staff and students. A total of eight vehicles, including hybrids, minivans and utility vehicles are n ... Continue reading
GMAC and Detroit to Promote Financial Education During North American International Auto Show
Series of free GMAC seminars promoting good financial habits rewards participants with tickets and transportation to auto show DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- GMAC and the City of Detroit are working together to provide free tickets and transportation to the North American International Auto Show to consumers who participate in a ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Zepnick Solutions Inc. as its robotics supplier for its new food handling system. Zepnick, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has incorporated the KUKA KR 15 SL stainless steel robot int ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Closes Transaction to be Acquired by Asahi Tec
Deal Creates a New Paradigm for the Auto Industry PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Metaldyne Corporation, a leading global supplier of powertrain and chassis systems and components, said today its previously announced acquisition by Asahi Tec Corporation has been completed. Asahi Tec is a Shizuoka, Japan-based chassis and p ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Drive Commercial Auto, part of The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, one of the nation’s largest commercial auto insurance groups, today announced it is now offering commercial auto insurance to Massachusetts business owners through its network of independent agents. In other states, P ... Continue reading
mPower Auto Changes Name to vAuto
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--mPower Auto, Inc., an inventory management solution provider for the retail automotive industry, formally announced today a corporate name change to vAuto, Inc. The name change positions vAuto for rapid expansion in 2007. Dale Pollak, Chairman of the Board, stated, “Our new name sets the found ... Continue reading
Press release Team KMA Formula BMW and Indy Pro Series - Sammy Hagar part owner!
Please feel free to release these Press Releases (WORD FILES enclosed) at your pleasure. Thank you for your co-operation and should you be in need of logos, pictures etc, please email us at ingo@tkmar.com. All the Best for the New Year. ... Continue reading
Progressive Launches Web Site for Supercross Fans
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the nation’s largest motorcycle and third largest car insurance group, today announced the introduction of HoleshotHeaven.com – a new Web site for the millions of Supercross racing enthusiasts across the country. “As the Official Insurance of S ... Continue reading
RC2 Reports Lower than Expected 2006 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Preliminary Net Sales
OAK BROOK, Ill.--RC2 Corporation today announced lower than expected preliminary net sales. Net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2006, which excludes the trading card and sports collectibles business which was sold on November 1, 2006, were flat to slightly down versus the prior year fourth qu ... Continue reading
Renault Trucks Bourg Names Worthington Facility Supplier of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries announced today that the Renault Trucks Bourg facility recently awarded the Worthington Cylinders Czech facility their 2006 Supplier of the Year. The award recognizes performance in both quality and supply. The honor is given based upon several quality measures including reporting ... Continue reading
DALLAS, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 04, 2007 -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SKZW<http://studio.financialcontent.com/Engine?Account=iwire&Pag eName=QUOTE&Ticker=SKZW>), a full-service vehicle wrap company, announced today that it has advanced it proprietary processes to a new level and now will provide all of its 2 ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps Hired to Create and Install Custom Wallpaper for Starplex Cinemas
DALLAS, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/03/07 -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrap company, announced today that it has been commissioned by Starplex Cinemas to design and install custom digital wallpaper murals and large custom prints for the theater lobbies in multiple locations. Starplex Cin ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps Reports Positive Year End Update
DALLAS, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/05/07 -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrap company, announced today that 2006 was a very positive year for the company. SkinzWraps' year-over-year growth is impressive and the company reports that its raw material orders were up 180% in 2006 from 2005. Sk ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show during an event sponsored by General Motors, Beth Lowery, Vice President, Environment and Energy, GM, on behalf of the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), recognized Goodwill Industries International for th ... Continue reading
Thor Retail Motor Homes Up 23% in November
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- Thor Industries, Inc. said today that its November total motor home retail unit sales were up 23%. Its Class A sales were up 27% and its Class C sales were up 17%. This follows a motor home increase of 7% and a towable increase of 1% in October for Thor, according to Statistical Surveys ... Continue reading
NOVI, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ) today announced that on January 10, 2007, investment funds managed by Strategic Value Partners LLC, Wayzata Investment Partners LLC and Stark Investments notified Tower that they terminated their December 19, 2006 Commitment Letter to underwrite an equity ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- TravelCenters of America, Inc. ("TA") announced today the successful completion of its previously announced offer to settle all of its outstanding warrants (CUSIP Nos. 894172121, 894172113 and U89398116) (the "Warrants") to purchase TA's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Localizing Production of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Technology in China
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is extending its local capabilities in China to offer global and domestic customers TRW's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system: a technology that enhances vehicle safety. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com ... Continue reading
Weahtered Stone - World's First Bendable Stone
See us on the cover of Job Site Magazine See us in American Painting Contractor See us in Home Improvement Magazine Take a moment to look at the Weathered Stone" Training Schedule. This comprehensive certification program will open your eyes to one of the most exciting products ever introduced to the countertop, floori ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--White River Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WRVC) (“White River”) announced that its Union Acceptance Company LLC (“UAC”) subsidiary has “fully administered” its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana issued a final decree and closed UAC ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. Announces 3 Million Dollars in New Purchase Orders for 2007
SAN BRUNO, Calif. and SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 11 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide") (BULLETIN BOARD: WWMU, www.wwmusa.com) , an engineering contract manufacturing firm and a direct manufacturer of die-casting, electronics products and air-condition units for automobiles, today announced that the newly acq ... Continue reading
Datalliance Records Substantial Growth in All Areas of Vendor Managed Inventory Service for 2006
CINCINNATI--Datalliance® today announced substantial growth results in all key business metrics for its Datalliance Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) service for the year ended December 31, 2006. Sales transactions processed through the Datalliance VMI service exceeded $6B (54% increase over 2005), customer locations inc ... Continue reading
Ford Daytona Truck Test -- Day 1
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES NASCAR Preseason Thunder (Truck), Page 1 January 12, 2007 Daytona International Speedway Today marked the first day of a three-day test session for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for next month's Daytona 250 season-opener. Travis Kvapil, ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Bay Area and Sacramento Media
Media Members: I thought you might be interested in this NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference on Monday, Jan. 15, with drivers Jeff Burton and Juan Pablo Montoya. Note that the times are EASTERN. Thanks, John --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonom ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 7 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Euromilhões Dakar 2007 Strikes First Serious Blow to Petersen/White Lightning Good Samartin Petersen Gets Stuck Helping Fellow Competitor, Falls to 34th Overall ATAR, Africa January 12, 2007 – The question is not IF the Euromilhões Dakar 2007 will bite you, it is only a question of when. That ... Continue reading
Bryan Silas; Fast Track Racing Continue Intense Testing; Lakeland A Success
Bryan Silas; Fast Track Racing Continue Intense Testing; Lakeland A Success CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Saturday, January 13, 2007) - - If there is one team on the ARCA RE/MAX Series circuit who seems prepared for the 2007 season, many point fingers to Andy Hillenburg’s Fast Track Racing with rookie driver Bryan ... Continue reading
Ford Daytona Truck Testing -- Day 2
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES NASCAR Preseason Thunder (Truck), Page 1 January 13, 2007 Daytona International Speedway Circle Bar Racing will run a two-truck team for the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series season teaming veterans Rick Crawford and David Starr. Crawford, a five-time truck series winner, and Starr, a four-time s ... Continue reading
http://www.aston.co.uk/ Red Row, Beamish, Co. Durham, England DH9 0RW. Tel:+44 (0)1207 233525 Fax: +44 (0)1207 232202 For media enquiries. chrisbeddowscommunications@shaw.ca To contact the proprietor Bob Fountain. bob@aston.co.uk NEWS RELEASE: 13th January 2007 FROM BEAMISH TO PEKING TO PARIS "The Ultimate Aston Martin ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Govt of Guj signs MoU with IBS for Biotechnology venture
Intelligent Business Systems (IBS) signed a MoU with the Govt of Gujarat today to help them set up a Biotechnology Solutions Venture for the first time in India. Please find enclosed and attached the press release on the same. *Warm Regards,* *Aniket Thakur* *Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd.* *Technology Communications Group* Ra ... Continue reading
Hi Auto Channel, Who is the H2 Hummer Team? We are a group of Professionals that have been hand picked by the President & Founder of WMFCanada.com O.L.H Group is one of our current affiliates which you can contact to get setup on his H2 HUMMER. Quarterly Reports show you in what areas you have been advertised, by what ... Continue reading
www.aquilasportscars.com NEWS RELEASE 14th January 2007 RACING IMPROVES THE BREED or RACE ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY The second headline quote is from Bill Lyons of Jaguar Cars (when they were British...) whose policy of racing C and D Types on the weekend in order to sell XK 120s and 140s out of the showrooms at the be ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER WINS AARWBA JERRY TITUS MEMORIAL AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com SCHUMACHER NAMED AARWBA TITUS AWARD WINNER INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 13, 2007) - Tony Schumacher received his first Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy Saturday evening at the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcaster ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Revises Fourth Quarter 2006 Estimates
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today reported that its Fourth Quarter 2006 earnings per share estimates will be lowered by approximately $0.20 to $0.30 due to specific events occurring during the fourth quarter 2006. Estimates had previously been in the range of $0.70 to $0.72 per diluted s ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers: Force press conference tomorrow
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport Access to the latest NHRA releases, driver photos, credential requests, satellite coordinates and more available at http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * ASHLEY FORCE TO ANNOUNCE DECISION: A press conference has been scheduled tomorrow at John Force's ... Continue reading
NHRA's Ashley Force to Announce 2007 Plans
NHRA and John Force Racing will be hosting a conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 16 following the 1 p.m. press conference at Force HQ in Yorba Linda where Ashley Force will end months of speculation with her decision to either join the POWERade Series in 2007 or wait for 2008. Ashley Force and John Force will be on the ca ... Continue reading
Driver News: Mike Vincec Florida Winter Tour Report
Driver News: Mike Vincec Florida Winter Tour Report Young driver starts the season with two wins in ICC January 16, 2007 – Stouffville, ON – The 2007 kart racing season got off to a fantastic start for Cameron Motorsports/CRG driver Mike Vincec as he would come away from the first round of the Florida Win ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Conference Call on January 24
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2007 third-quarter conference call on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, chairman and chief executive officer, ... Continue reading
Cal-Tex Protective Coatings, Inc. Joins DealerTrack Aftermarket Network(TM)
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 16 -- DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc. today announced that Cal-Tex Protective Coatings, Inc. has joined the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network(TM), the industry's first independent provider of real-time aftermarket contract rating, quote generation and digital contracting for aftermarket pr ... Continue reading
China Digital Terminates Plan to Acquire Guoxi Holding Company
LOS ANGELES and SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16 -- China Digital Communication Group (BULLETIN BOARD: CHID) announced today that it has terminated its plan to swap its current battery shell and 3G businesses for two companies in the wood-carved art and furniture and auto accessories business. Xu Zhongnan, CEO of China Digital ... Continue reading
CUDL AND MANHEIM ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL AUTO REMARKETING CONFERENCE FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Contact: Bill Meyer CU Direct Corporation 909.481.2360 bill.meyer@cudl.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CUDL AND MANHEIM ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL AUTO REMARKETING CONFERENCE FOR CREDIT UNIONS Event offers credit unions key insight and expertise to building successful auto remarketing programs Atlanta, GA, January 16, ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 10 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael Petersen Races to 18th in Tenth Stage of Euromilhões Dakar 2007 Petersen/White Lightning Continues in 21st Overall in Dakar Debut NÉMA, Africa January 16, 2007 – Two-time American Le Mans Series GT2 Champions Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing continued their strong debut in t ... Continue reading
USAC MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 07-4 SCHRADER RETURNS TO USAC COMPETITION AT COLUMBUS AFTER 11-YEAR LAYOFF! It's hard to believe that it's been 11 years since Ken Schrader competed in a USAC race! The 1982 USAC Silver Crown and 1983 USAC National Sprint Car ... Continue reading
Team Rally Pan America Press Release from the Dakar Rally
Nema, Mauritania January 16, 2007 Today the competitors finished the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally. The stage looped from Nema back to Nema, covering over 300km of sandy track. TRPA's Casey McCoy loved the stage, riding for a 28th place finish. Casey is poised to finish the rally very well in Dakar. He joined the team ... Continue reading
Alert: Due to the Severe Weather the Following Event has Been Postponed Until Further Notice
All American Chevrolet of Midland Presents $50,000 Award to Midland's Michael Thompson MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 17 -- When Kevin Harvick and his #29 Goodwrench team drove to victory at Phoenix International Speedway November 12, they brought Midland's Michael Thompson right along with them. Harvick's victory propelled his ... Continue reading
AutoMotion Introduces First Fully Automated Parking Garage in N.Y.C
NEW YORK--As reported on the Today Show, AutoMotion Parking Systems, www.automotionparking.com, introduces the first fully automated parking garage system in New York City providing the easiest, fastest and safest way to park available. The facility is now open to residents and the parking public at 123 Baxter Street, ... Continue reading
CAE Industry Veteran Martin Faber Joins CEI as Midwest Account Exec
APEX, N.C.--Martin Faber, a veteran of more than 20 years in computer-aided engineering, has joined CEI as an account executive. Faber is based in the Detroit area and is responsible for a seven-state region in the U.S. (Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) and Canada. CEI is a simulation ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe back for Team Canada in New Zealand (S)
Hinchcliffe back for Canada and heading down-under Wednesday 17 January, 2007 - Toronto's James Hinchcliffe returns to race duties for A1 Team Canada this weekend, 19th-21st January, as he gets set to compete against 22 rival nations in Round 6 of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport hosted down-under at the brand- ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Moorpark, Calif. - (January 17, 2007) Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas and a very safe ... Continue reading
January 17, 2007 Hello, I would like to inform you about a company that is falsely representing themselves as Motegi Racing. They have sent out unauthorized press releases that feature Motegi Racing product with their contact information. Please understand that this company is in no way affiliated with Motegi Racing an ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J.--Sovereign Investment Company, one of the largest and fastest growing private equity investors providing sale/leaseback capital, today announced it has completed transactions worth $8.615 million for Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Service with a forward purchase commitment for additional assets worth $3.685 m ... Continue reading
Catching up with '05 Funny Car champ Gary Scelzi
(Editors: Attached is a "spy" image of the new Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car bodies and paint scheme.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CATCHING UP WITH 2005 NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPION ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 Preview - Stevenson Motorsports
Attached is a race preview for the Stevenson Motorsports Corvette team that will be competing in the 2007 Rolex 24 hours of Daytona Grand American Rolex Series race on January 27-28. It is in Adobe acrobat format (.PDF) A photo of the Grand Am and Stevenson logos is also attached. The body of the preview also appears b ... Continue reading
Jourdain, Servia, Gollin and Gidley to Drive for Doran Racing
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Parkatmyhouse.com - Changing the Face of Parking in the UK
LONDON, January 18 -- - With Photo Homeowners and businesses are earning as much as GBP5,500 a year by renting out their empty driveways and car parks as parking spaces around public venues throughout the country. Motorists from Aberdeen to Lewisham are jumping at the chance to find and be able to pre-book hundreds of ... Continue reading
Autoliv Honored by General Motors for 'Outstanding Performance'
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Autoliv (STO: ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, was honored by General Motors for “Outstanding Performance” during ceremonies Thursday, January 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. This is the second consecutive year Autoliv has been reco ... Continue reading
Belhasa Driving Center Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Kindly find attached a press release titled: Belhasa Driving Center launches RTA endorsed 'BE SAFE' road safety campaign targeting primary school children. Appreciate it if you could publish the release. Also attached is an image with the following caption: (From left to right): Kish Kothari, Group Marketi ... Continue reading
Gain Insight into the Complex Motor Insurance Market in Europe
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48677) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Motor Insurance in Europe to their offering. The Motor Insurance in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the motor insuran ... Continue reading
lanelogic Enhances Dealer Services with Online Arbitration System
DALLAS--lanelogic, Inc., the Wall Street inspired automotive network that electronically trades used vehicles between automotive dealers nationwide, introduced a new virtual arbitration/communication system January 12, 2007. The new tool allows dealers to arbitrate, dispute, and communicate with lanelogic online and al ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gain an Insight in to Luk Automotive Company
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48748) has announced the addition of “Luk 2006 Company Profile Edition 1” to their offering. LuK, headquartered at Buhl in Germany, ranks among the top three manufacturers of automotive clutches in Europe, along with French company Va ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Gain Insight into Spanish Automotive Parts Manufacturer Grupo Antolin
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48697) has announced the addition of Grupo Antolin 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Grupo Antolin is a family-owned Spanish multinational company located at Burgos with overseas operations in 18 nations. It employed 7,800 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Modine Manufacturing Company 2006 Company Profile Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48754) has announced the addition of “Modine Manufacturing Company 2006 Company Profile Edition 1” to their offering. Modine Manufacturing Company, headquartered at Wisconsin in the US, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of therma ... Continue reading
Gain Valuable In-Depth Insight into the Market for Motorcycles in France
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48686) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Motorcycles in France to their offering. The Motorcycles in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the motorcycles industry. ... Continue reading
What Exciting New Opportunities Will the Russian Market Bring to the Global Automotive Market?
LONDON, January 18 -- - Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Russian Automotive Market on Wednesday 24 January 2007. Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Wednesday 24 January 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published study focusing on Strat ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Dakar Stage 11 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE African Unrest Provides Petersen/White Lightning Restful Day in Euromilhões Dakar 2007 Stage 11 Connects Ayoun-El-Atrous to Néma But No Times; Petersen Remains 21st Overall AYOUN-EL-ATROUS, Africa January 17, 2007 â Political unrest in Africa led Foreign Ministers to recommend to the Am ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes to Fund New Car Giveaway at SAE International 2007 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A brand new Toyota Camry Hybrid awaits one lucky attendee of the 2007 SAE World Congress, automobile funding provided by Dassault Systemes. The SAE World Congress will be held April 16-19 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Toyota will be host of the event. The Camry Hybrid wi ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Schedule Complete; Road Atlanta Added
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup Schedule Complete; Road Atlanta Added TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 17, 2007) - SCCA Pro Racing announced today the completion of the 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook schedule with the addition of a round at Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Ga. Following the seas ... Continue reading
Statement from Dean Kessel on Benny Parsons
Statement from Dean Kessel, director of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel on Benny Parsons "When Sprint Nextel joined the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series in 2004, Benny Parsons was one of the first to welcome us into the NASCAR family. BP became a close friend to us - personally and professionally. We are p ... Continue reading
Winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors' Choice Award Announced
Top Finishers Win in Each Category Based on Online Visitor Popularity COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 17 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced the winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors' Choice Award. The winning vehicles in each category received top honors based on the number of visi ... Continue reading
Incredible Tuesday Kicks off the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Opening day records were shattered at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event as six automobiles sold for over US$100,000.00, including Buyerâs Premium, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. The bidding will continue throughout the week, with the last car scheduled to cross the block on Sunday ... Continue reading
Mach 1 Air Services signs Ashley Force and Erica Enders
Mach 1 Air Services signs Ashley Force and Erica Enders PHOENIX (Jan. 17) -- Mach 1 Air Services will sponsor two of drag racing's biggest stars -- Funny Car rookie Ashley Force and third-year Pro Stock racer Erica Enders -- in 2007 and beyond. In an effort to broaden its global name recognition in the months following ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Engines revving and horns blaring, the convoy of three brand-new trucks arrived with much fanfare at the headquarters facility of Forgotten Harvest in Southfield. Klaus Entenmann, President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC, piloted the first truck on snow-covered ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
