J.D. Power and Associates Reports: HUMMER, Nissan and Scion Show Strong Improvement
Toyota Motor Corporation, General Motors Corporation Garner Most Awards in 2005 Initial Quality Study WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.,: 18 May 2005 — Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation, the two largest automobile manufacturers in the world, capture 15 of the 18 top model segment awards, according to ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite To Double at Indy and Charlotte
Jimmy Kite To Double at Indy and Charlotte INDIANAPOLIS, IN., May 18, 2005 - Four-time Indianapolis 500-starter Jimmy Kite has been signed to drive the Ethanol Hemelgarn Racing No. 91 Dallara-Toyota in the 89th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29th. With that announcement today by team officials, the Stockbridge, ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names New Chief Executive Officer
ROANOKE, Va., May 18 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced today that the Board of Directors unanimously appointed Mike Coppola as President and Chief Executive Officer of Advance Auto Parts following Larry Castellani's ... Continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI's Car is Now Officially in the Hands of GoldenPalace.com!
The recent eBay auction win by online casino GoldenPalace.com is easily one of the most popular events in Internet history. The item that shattered all eBay records, by incredibly receiving over 8.5 million visitors to its auction page, was Pope Benedict XVI's previously owned 1999 Volkswagen Golf. On Wednesday, Golden ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Record EPS of $0.94 for First Quarter 2005
Same-Store Sales Grew 9.2% for the Quarter ROANOKE, Va., May 18 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended April 23, 2005. Earnings per diluted share for the first ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today set an award record in the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM). The study measures problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. Overall, Toyota, Lexus and Scion garnered 10 segment awards, more than any other ... Continue reading
Congress to Require Automakers to Post Crash-Test Ratings on Window Sticker
Washington DC May 17, 2005; AIADA reported that ”Tucked away in the $295 billion highway bill passed by the Senate yesterday is a provision that could help consumers when making a big purchase of their own,” reports The Wall Street Journal. “The highway bill includes billions of dollars in funding for ... Continue reading
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes $295 Billion Highway Bill Amid Threat of Presidential Veto
Washington DC May 17, 2005; AIADA reported that the Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to approve a long-awaited highway funding bill, which amounts to $295 billion over the next six years -- a figure most likely to receive the cold shoulder from the White House as it exceeds the $284 billion limit the administrati ... Continue reading
AIADA, Newsweek Present Hawaii’s Mike McKenna with AIADA “Dealer of the Year Award”
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and presenter Newsweek magazine on Tuesday evening named Mike McKenna the 2005 “Dealer of the Year” and paid tribute to nine “Dealer of the Year Award” finalists during a dinner at the 28th annual American International Automotive ... Continue reading
IGN Entertainment Partners with Vision Entertainment
IRVINE, CA--May 18, 2005--IGN Entertainment, home to IGN.com(R), the web site with the Internet's highest audience composition of unique male visitors aged 18 to 34, is partnering with Vision Entertainment, producers of the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, Hot Import Nights, to produce IGN's first consumer e ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--May 16, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced preliminary results for second quarter fiscal 2005. The complete filing is available at www.SEC.gov. A confer ... Continue reading
SSP Celebrates 51st Anniversary on Thursday (2)
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Celebrates Its 51st Anniversary on Thursday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 16, 2005) – This Thursday night, May 19, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will celebrate its 51st season of operation featuring the Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and the Central PA Leg ... Continue reading
Betting on the Bat: Sports Interaction Offers Interesting Odds on NASCAR's 'Batman Begins 400'
MONTREAL, May 17 -- When NASCAR officials announced that the Batmobile will act as honorary pace car in the newly-named "Batman Begins 400," an upcoming Nextel Cup race, Sports Interaction ( http://www.sportsinteraction.com/ ) executives decided to up the ante with some interesting lines on the famous supercar's perfor ... Continue reading
Hearn Indy Time Trial Inspires Team at Mid-Ohio
Hearn Indy Time Trial Inspires Team at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Oh., May 17, 2005 - When Richie Hearn put in a strong qualifying run for this year's Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 15, it inspired his Star Mazda team to show the boss that they could do as well at this weekend's ALMS at Mid-Ohio Star Mazda race. Hearn made h ... Continue reading
WJ's NHRA Wrap Sheet - National Trail Raceway Edition
(Please note: The following has been provided as a supplement to Warren Johnson's pre-race release for this weekend's NHRA event Columbus, and looks back at some of his memorable moments of his career at National Trail Raceway. We do have pictures of his 1975 Camaro, 1982 Calais and 2001 Grand Am as mentioned in this a ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation Declares Semiannual Dividend
CHICAGO, May 18 -- Quixote Corporation today announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared its regular semiannual dividend of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable on July 6, 2005 to all shareholders of record on June 6, 2005. This represents the 26th consecutive semiannual cash dividend paid by the Compa ... Continue reading
Bazemore aims for turn-around in Ohio
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY HEBRON, OHIO Race Dates: May 20-22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE AIMS FOR TURN-AROUND IN OHIO HEBRON, Ohio ( ... Continue reading
ZAP Delivers First Smart Car Americanized by ZAP to U.S. Consumer
RENO, Nev.--May 18, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has announced the delivery of the first Smart Car Americanized by ZAP to a private U.S. consumer. Delivery of the high-efficiency Smart Car microcoupe took place during a ceremony at an authori ... Continue reading
Ruhlman and Derhaag Motorsports finish testing, continue to build on success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ruhlman and Derhaag Motorsports finish testing, continue to build on success OMAHA, Neb. (May 18, 2005) Randy Ruhlman and Derhaag Motorsports are not resting on their laurels after winning last month¹s Long Beach Grand Prix. The team has just finished up two successful days of testing for the ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Signs Licensing Agreement with Kawasaki
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 18 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that the company has just signed a licensing agreement with Kawasaki Motor Corporation of America, the fourth leading manufacturer of sportbikes in America. This agreement gives Diamond Powersports the right to engr ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2005
PERRIS, Calif., May 18 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the first quarter of its fiscal year. The Company also announced today an additional restatement to its previously issued financial statements ... Continue reading
AAA Projects Highest Ever Memorial Day Travel Despite Highest Ever Holiday Gas Prices
WASHINGTON--May 18, 2005--Record numbers of Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday despite the highest gas prices ever recorded for a holiday, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.2 percent increase from last year. Approximately 31 ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group Announces Competitive Price Allowance Agreement with Ford Motor Company
COOPER CITY, Fla.--May 18, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services including insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced Coach has entered into a Competitive Price Allowance (CPA) agreement with Ford Motor Company (Ford) through the wh ... Continue reading
Scelzi's Mopar/Oakley Dodge back in shape, ready for Ohio
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY HEBRON, OHIO Race Dates: May 20-22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI'S MOPAR/OAKLEY DODGE BACK IN SHAPE, READY FOR ... Continue reading
Volkswagen New Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Uses Modine's Fuel Cell Products Group
RACINE, Wis.--May 18, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a leader in the design and development of critical heat and mass transfer technology for fuel cell systems, announced today it is now supplying humidification and water management components to Volkswagen for their fuel cell hybrid vehicle - the Touran HyMotion ... Continue reading
Rental Car Industry Expansion into Neighborhoods to meet lifestyle and transportation needs
ST. LOUIS--May 18, 2005--Despite spending more time in traffic than ever before and all-time-high gas prices, more Americans are renting automobiles in their neighborhoods to meet a variety of lifestyle and transportation needs - a trend that is in the fast lane, according to results of a new national survey released t ... Continue reading
Arlington County Commits to Car-Sharing Program with Zipcar
Arlington County's Car-Sharing Pilot Becomes Permanent and Expands to Include New Zipcar Locations ARLINGTON, Va., May 18 -- Zipcar, the nation's largest car- sharing service, today announced that it is expanding its joint "Car-Share Pilot Program" with Arlington County, making it a permanent transportation program. As ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Drivers Cup Competition
AKRON, Ohio, May 18 -- The driving equivalent of an "Ironman Triathlon" is coming to America. Once reserved for the best European drivers, North American drivers will compete in this international competitive driving event, which will take place in the United States. The 2006 Dunlop Drivers Cup is scheduled for next Ap ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 18, 2005--AIG Auto Insurance today announced that it will lower auto insurance costs for more than 55,000 policyholders in New Jersey. Beginning June 30, 2005, AIG Auto Insurance will implement a 4% rate decrease, which will lower auto insurance costs on over 115,000 vehicles and result in a savings of mo ... Continue reading
ASIMCO Technologies Named One of 'Ten Best Employers in China'
BEIJING, May 18 -- ASIMCO Technologies was named one of the "Ten Best Employers in China," ranking third according to a survey conducted by Hewitt Associates and 21st Century Business Herald. The Ten Best Employers in China list was determined by an independent judging panel after a review of Employee Opinion Surveys f ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--May 18, 2005--Automotive Specialty Concepts, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMVS), is a leading provider of marketing alternatives for the automobile industry specializing in sports memorabilia and collectable artwork for the car owners. "Our company's business model and growth opportunities are at the point where it is ... Continue reading
Michigan's Saturn Retailers Supply 2005 Relay for Trip WHO Military families from communities all across Michigan taking part in a military appreciation program at Boyne Mountain resort's Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa create opportunities for localizing Memorial Day holiday coverage as ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif., May 18 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today reported that, pursuant to its previously announced stock repurchase program, Coast has purchased a total of 49,896 shares of common stock from Thomas R. McGuire, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for a purchase price of $4.81 p ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Recognized as Top Supplier by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 18 -- Dana Corporation today announced its driveshaft operation, Spicer Gelenkwellenbau, in Essen, Germany, has been recognized by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, a leading truck and bus manufacturer in Europe, as one of its top suppliers in 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) MAN's ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 18 -- It's Hummer versus Honda, Cadillac versus Mercedes and Ford versus Toyota this afternoon during The Auto Interiors Show at Cobo Center when dozens of top design and marketing executives from Detroit automakers and their Asian and European counterparts converge on Cobo Center to find out which vehicle ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--May 18, 2005--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. d/b/a DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:BMSR) announced that Chairman and CEO Paul A. Kruger will be featured on "Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain" on SPEED CHANNEL live Sunday, May 22nd at 9 p.m. EDT. The program, which will be rebroadcast on Monday, May 2 ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--May 18, 2005-- Shipments of 40,000 Pounds of Carbon Per Month to Begin Within 60-Days EarthFirst Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:EFTI), a specialized holding company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies for the production of alternative fuel sources and the destruction and/o ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies' Poland Plant Earns Q1 Designation
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--May 18, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that its Centra manufacturing plant in Poznan, Poland, has received the Ford Group Q1 Award. Exide Centra earned the Q1 designation by meeting the required Supplier Metrics over a sp ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--May 18, 2005--Juniper Networks, Inc. today announced that Hankook Tire of Seoul, Korea, has deployed Juniper Networks Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) systems to protect the company's worldwide network infrastructure. The Juniper Networks IDP 1000 and IDP 500 devices protect servers and data ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The National Defense University Foundation (NDUF) today announced Harry J. Pearce, former chairman of Hughes Electronics Corporation, has been nominated to serve as Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors. Pearce will succeed Paul J. Cerjan, vice president of Haliburton and a retired Army Li ... Continue reading
Insurance House Chooses ADP's Managed Repair Solution to Run Outsourced DRP Network Pilot
Insurance House Taps ADP's Managed Repair Solution for Turnkey Managed Repair Network SAN RAMON, Calif., May 18 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, today announced that Insurance House, a M ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., May 18 -- Jaguar North America and San Jose British Motors will celebrate the coming out of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's newest feline -- their 17-month-old jaguar cat, Sophia. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, which is located in San Jose, California, will host local city politicians as well as zoo supporters duri ... Continue reading
MONTVALE, N.J., May 18 -- Mercedes-Benz USA announced today the launch of the ELITE Service Advisor Education Program, an innovative new hire initiative created to attract and source Mercedes-Benz Service Advisors for dealerships nationwide. Developed to meet the demand for customer service excellence, new Mercedes-Ben ... Continue reading
DALLAS--May 18, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will honor 11 Hispanic students with scholarships during a Celebration of Achievement ceremony being held at Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) in Irving, Texas on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. The HSF/Nissan Community Col ... Continue reading
-- Whether it's rough roads, honking horns or loud engines, a noisy car can literally cause headaches for any driver. But new technologies are helping to make cars quieter. A Video report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=30495 This multimedia news ... Continue reading
Tango Charges Ahead With Conference Call - Laying the Groundwork for Significant Growth
CALGARY, Alberta--May 18, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets:TNGO) is pleased to report that it will be hosting a conference call on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 11:00am Eastern Time to introduce interested shareholders to the company's product pipeline, strategic initiatives, and market opportunities. In response to ... Continue reading
Thomas Equipment Inc. Launches Thomas E-Store
CENTERVILLE, New Brunswick--May 18, 2005--Thomas Equipment Inc. ("Thomas") (OTCBB:TEQI) today announced the launch of the Thomas E-store at www.thomas-equipment.com. "We have had strong interest from distributors and customers for a full range of products bearing our logo and brand. These products range from apparel to ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Dodge Charger Marketing Campaign 'Unleashed'
* After nearly three decades, Dodge Charger is back and Yeah, It's Gotta HEMI(R) * Marketing campaign highlights HEMI performance, head-turning design and incredible value * More than 100,000 handraisers * More than 26,800 dealer orders AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 18 -- Dodge unleashed its marketing campaign today for the ... Continue reading
Visteon elige a Donald J. Stebbins como nuevo director general y responsable de operaciones
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, May 18 -- Mike Johnston, presidente electo y consejero delegado de Visteon Corporation , ha anunciado hoy el nombramiento de Donald J. Stebbins, de 47 años, como nuevo director general y responsable de operaciones, cargo que pasará a desempeñar el próximo 23 de mayo de 2005. Stebbins p ... Continue reading
ATX Expands Telematics Coverage Into France
France Now Included with Germany, Italy and the U.K. in ATX Service Area DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 18 -- ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automobile industry, today announced the capability to deliver telematics services to vehicle owners traveling throughout France. This marks th ... Continue reading
Cobasys Holds Dedication for Advanced Battery Technology Facility in Orion, Michigan
* Company has doubled Michigan employment since 2003 and anticipates 25 percent hike by end of 2006 * Governor Granholm to address impact of her economic initiatives on Michigan economy ORION, Mich., May 18 -- Cobasys, a leader in advanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery technology, today announced the grand openin ... Continue reading
Hella Extends Leadership in Bend Lighting
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 18 -- Four auto companies will incorporate Hella bend-lighting systems on new vehicles in the coming model year, further extending the automotive supplier's leadership position in advanced cornering and bend-lighting systems. Hella-supplied bi-xenon bend lighting is featured on the Range Rover Spor ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va.--May 18, 2005--Flexcar, the nation's oldest provider of car-sharing services, today announced it is increasing the number of its vehicles in Arlington County, Va., as part of a public-private partnership launched a year ago with the County. The program exceeded expectations and has been renewed and expan ... Continue reading
STANFORD, Calif.--May 18, 2005--The Stanford Racing Team, a venture of Stanford Engineering faculty and students supported by industry leaders, today publicly revealed Stanley. Stanley is an intelligent and rugged vehicle that could bring the future of driving closer by making history in artificial intelligence and rob ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Names Douglas DelGrosso President and Chief Operating Officer
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 18 -- Lear Corporation today named Douglas DelGrosso president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. He will report to Lear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Rossiter. DelGrosso began his career with Lear in 1984 as a design engineer and has progressively advanced to positio ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Donald J. Stebbins President and Chief Operating Officer
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 18 -- Mike Johnston, chairman-elect and chief executive officer of Visteon Corporation today announced the appointment of Donald J. Stebbins, 47, to president and chief operating officer, effective May 23, 2005. Stebbins joins Visteon with over 20 years of leadership experience and a soli ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby to Host Car Show at Volo Auto Museum May 28, 2005
VOLO, Ill., May 18 -- Carroll Shelby, world champion racecar driver and legendary car builder, will host the Volo Auto Museum's 4th Annual Shelby Show on Saturday, May 28. The event will raise money for children who need a heart transplant. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Roa ... Continue reading
HUMMER, Nissan and Scion Show Strong Improvement WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 18 -- Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation, the two largest automobile manufacturers in the world, capture 15 of the 18 top model segment awards, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Initial Quality Study(SM) (I ... Continue reading
Mazda Starts Production of All-New MX-5
Tokyo, Japan, May 23, 2005; - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the May 17th production kickoff of the all-new, third-generation MX-5 Miata - the latest and most advanced evolution of the world's best-selling two-seater lightweight, open, sports car - at the Ujina No.1 (U1) plant located near Mazda's global headq ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E-Class premiere - The new eight-cylinder diesel engine
The new Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI: the world’s highest-torque passenger car diesel engine Stuttgart, May 18, 2005 In autumn 2005, a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class model variant powered by the world’s highest-torque passenger car diesel engine will go into series production. The 231-kW/314-hp V8 powerplant develops ... Continue reading
Arrested This Summer: Hot Headed Driving
DC, MD and VA Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving; Campaign Kick Off Highlights Dangers of Driving Aggressively in the Summer Months WASHINGTON, May 18 -- With summer being the season of aggressive driving, more than 80 state and local law enforcement agencies from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of C ... Continue reading
Continued Increase in Teen Crash Rates Prompts Group to Host Free Safety/Car Care Educational Clinic
Experts Provide Young Women With Essential Driving Tips, Car Care Basics WHAT: Fatality data show that young drivers continue to be over- represented in fatal crashes. For young females, the outlook is even more deadly. In the ten-year span between 1992 and 2002, young women's fatal crash rates escalated by 42 percent. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: New 2005 Company Profile of Volvo Group
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 18 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17641 ) has announced the addition of Volvo Group: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The Sweden based Volvo Group (VG) ranks among the world leaders ... Continue reading
Mazda Starts Production of All-New MX-5 Miata
HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 18 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the May 17th production kickoff of the all-new, third-generation 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata-the latest and most advanced evolution of the world's best-selling two-seat, lightweight, open-topped sports car. The MX-5 will continue to be built solely at the Uj ... Continue reading
Detroit, May 18 - It's Hummer versus Honda, Cadillac versus Mercedes and Ford versus Toyota this afternoon during The Auto Interiors Show at Cobo Center when dozens of top design and marketing executives from Detroit automakers and their Asian and European counterparts converge on Cobo Center to find out which vehicles ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Appoints Robert Cornog to Board of Directors
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 17, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that Robert A. Cornog has joined the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Cornog is the retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Snap-On Incorporated. "We're very pleased to welcome Bob Cornog to our Board. We expect his outstanding l ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Columbus Pre Race: KJ Zeroes In on a Winning Combination for Columbus
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Zeroes In on a Winning Combination for Columbus ACDelco Cobalt crew looks for first Buckeye win at Pontiac Performance Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., May 16, 2005 - For the first time during the 2005 season, the POWERade Drag Racing Seri ... Continue reading
First Commercial Sale of the living window; Concord Mitsubishi Takes Delivery
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--May 17, 2005--OnScreen Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:ONSC) a leading provider of innovative signage technology and solutions, announced today that it has received its first commercial order for its living window(TM) from Concord Mitsubishi in Concord, California. Concord Mitsubishi has taken delivery o ... Continue reading
NetCert, Inc. Acquires Kukucar.com, the Second Largest Online Auto Network
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--May 17, 2005--NetCert, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NTCI) announces that it has acquired Kukucar.com, the second largest automobile related web site in China. Kukucar.com, specializing in auto sales, has over 30,000 registered members. It has sold near 2,000 brand name cars in 2004 with transactions of $35. ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Columbus pre race: WJ Looks to Marshal a Win in Columbus
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks to Marshal a Win in Columbus GM Performance Parts team Aims for Fifth Ohio win at Pontiac Performance Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., May 16, 2005 - Throughout his illustrious career, GM Performance Parts Pontiac pilot W ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Tumble Slowly over Past Month
LOS ANGELES--May 17, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline has declined 11 cents during the past month, falling from record-high prices set in April, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California May average price for regular self-ser ... Continue reading
WebTech Wireless and TireStamp Team to Trial Tire Monitoring Technology
KANATA, Ontario & BURNABY, British Columbia--May 17, 2005--TireStamp Inc. today announced that WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada will trial its TireVigil(TM) Tire Monitoring and Asset Management Service for fleet clients. The system provides commercial fleets with mission-crit ... Continue reading
Atari's 'Driver' Franchise Set to Break New Ground In 2006
- Genre-defining brand will return to its roots with innovations; Full details to be revealed this summer - NEW YORK, May 17 -- The video game franchise that defines the action-driving genre and is the standard for interactive Hollywood car chases is back as Atari, Inc. today announced that the next game in the Driver ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car Sharing And Car Clubs: Opportunity Or Threat For The Automotive Industry?
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17628 ) has announced the addition of Car Sharing And Car Clubs: Opportunity Or Threat For The Automotive Industry? to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) In the 21st century the prolif ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Join Geocaching Hunt on Route 66
IRVING, Texas--May 17, 2005--During a cross country map research trip this month and in June, AAA Texas will be hiding caches for travelers to find at a variety of locations along Route 66 as part of a geocaching treasure hunt. Geocaching, a combination of "geo" for geography and "caching" for hiding a cache, is a 5-ye ... Continue reading
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