GM Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Developer for 13 Acres of Detroit Riverfront
DETROIT – General Motors announced today that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Detroit River East Partners, LLC (DREP) to develop the River East project. The River East development consists of approximately 13 acres along the Detroit River, immediately east of the GM Renaissance Center. Plans for devel ... Continue reading
Change in Management at the Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Unit
Stuttgart, Jan 19, 2006 The DaimlerChrysler Board of Management has appointed Wilfried Porth (46), previously President and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, as Head of the Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Unit effective from April 1, 2006. Porth succeeds Dr. Rolf Bartke (59), who is retiring after 25 years ... Continue reading
The Passat is Germany's Favourite Car 2006
ADAC readers award Volkswagen the "Gelber Engel" prize Wolfsburg, 19 January 2006 - It was a clear-cut decision: more than 320,000 votes were counted in the ADAC (General German Automobile Association) reader's choice awards for the "Gelber Engel 2006" prize. There were 54 models to choose from in the "Cars" category. ... Continue reading
Title: Vice President, Environmental and Safety Engineering Susan M. Cischke Susan M. Cischke (pron. SIS-key) is vice president, Environmental and Safety Engineering for Ford Motor Company, a position she has held since January 2001. As Ford's top environmental and safety officer, Cischke is responsible for assuring th ... Continue reading
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, Dearborn, Mich. Thank you, and good morning. Some of you may have assumed I’m here today to speak as Ford’s environmental and safety chief. Those are the topics I usually talk about when I’m in front of an audience like this. ... Continue reading
Four Millionth Ford Focus Produced in Europe
VALENCIA/ COLOGNE, January 19, 2006 – The Ford Focus, one of Europe's most popular cars, reached another milestone today when the four mil-lionth example produced in Europe, a Colorado red, 136 PS TDCi Ford Focus 4-door, was driven off the line at Ford's assembly plant in Valencia, Spain. The Focus, which had Eur ... Continue reading
2006 Media Information and Media Guide Request Form
Dear Members of the Media, The SCCA Pro Racing and SCCA, Inc. Communications staff would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our 2006 SCCA events. In an effort to better serve you, we are hoping that you will take a few minutes help us update our files by filling out this document and return ... Continue reading
Air News Release: Five Climate Leaders Companies Reach Their Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
News for Release: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** * * *Five Climate Leaders Companies Reach Their Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals* * * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-01/18/06) Baxter International Inc., General Motors Corporation, IBM ... Continue reading
CGT Signs Agreement with CG-OMNOVA in Shanghai, China
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Jan. 18 -- Canadian General-Tower Limited (CGT), North America's leading supplier of automotive interior coverstock, announces it has signed a manufacturing agreement with CG-OMNOVA Decorative Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (CGO). CGO is an established vinyl films manufacturer with broad capabilities ... Continue reading
GEICO Continues to Create Careers in Buffalo
Job Fairs and Recruiting Now Underway BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 18 -- Last October, GEICO opened its newest operations office in Buffalo, with Governor George Pataki and GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely heading the celebration. The office is still bringing good news to Western New York as it continues to actively recruit in the re ... Continue reading
GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON TICKETS ON SALE JAN. 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Crossley 713.287.3400 acrossley@grandprixofhouston.com http://www.grandprixofhouston.com GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON TICKETS ON SALE JAN. 23 Ticket prices and packages released will provide great opportunities for fans of all types to experience world-class racing and entertainment HOUST ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa Announces New Estimates for 2005 Results
MONTERREY, Mexico--Jan. 18, 2006--Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:IMSA) announced today that the Company's estimated EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and amortization) for the fourth quarter of 2005 may be US$ 140 million. This amount will represent a growth of approximately 37% in the EBITDA with respect to th ... Continue reading
Dear Sirs/Madams, This is Carmen from Joy Ocean Group(H.K)Ltd. We have been one of the main export suppliers of the LED producrts in China,for years. If you would like to know what kind of products we produce and what kind of product we are dealing in, Please go and visit to our web site and let us know which products ... Continue reading
Lobbying in the EU: How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels
Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing to inform you that the highly successful Lobbying in the EU: How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels workshop will again be held in Brussels at Le Chatelain All Suite Hotel, Brussels on the 27th and 28th of March 2006 and we are now accepting registrations. This 1 and a ½ d ... Continue reading
Raffo Racing - 2006 SCORE Laughlin Challenge Report
For Immediate Release January 18, 2006 Arlington Heights, IL RAFFO RACING - 2006 SCORE Laughlin Challenge Report Chris Raffo and his California Tomato Powermaster Chevrolet Blazer went to Nevada hoping to challenge the perennial SCORE Class 3 champions. The SCORE Laughlin Challenge is a Short-Course race that?s contest ... Continue reading
Ramapough Mountain Indians File Suit Against Ford Motor Company Over Toxic Contamination
Residents Hire High-Powered Legal 'Green Team' Including The Cochran Firm, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. & Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo to Fight Ford's Toxic Legacy HURLEY, N.Y., Jan. 18 -- On January 18, 2006, attorneys filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and other defendants on behalf of 717 individuals, m ... Continue reading
Timken Company to Announce 2005 Results February 1
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- The Timken Company will announce its 2005 annual and fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available through the Internet at www.timken.com. The company will host a conference call that day ... Continue reading
** This is the third of four releases to be sent out this week talking about the drivers, owners and chassis builders involved in the debut of the new generation Silver Crown Series. The releases are separated by car constructors. This release talks about the Riley Technologies competitors. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUAR ... Continue reading
Wray Ward Laseter Named Agency of Record for Affinia Group
Jan. 18, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Tamol Ashleigh Lockhart 704/926-1326 704/926-1314 htamol@wwlcreative.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com ______________________________________________________________________ Wray Ward Laseter Named Agency of Record for Affinia Group WWL Representing Affinia Automotive Af ... Continue reading
ZiLOG's New Microcontrollers for Motor Control Applications a Big Hit!
Company Wins Control Engineering Magazine Editor's Choice Award SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 -- ZiLOG(R), Inc. , a leading provider of microcontrollers and universal remote control solutions announced today that its recently-launched Z8 Encore! MC(TM) family of microcontrollers has been named a winner in Control Engineeri ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Initial Public Offering Priced at $21.00 Per Share
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--Jan. 19, 2006--American Railcar Industries, Inc. , announced today that its initial public offering of 8,500,000 shares of common stock was priced at $21.00 per share. The shares are expected to commence trading tomorrow on The Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ARII." The Company has granted th ... Continue reading
Collins Announces Shareholder Approval of Shareholder Reduction Transaction
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Jan. 19 -- Collins Industries, Inc. announced today that at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on January 19, 2006, a majority of its shareholders approved a 1-for-300 reverse stock split of the Company's outstanding common stock to be followed immediately by a 300-for-1 forward stock split (the " ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 19, 2006--Doubletree(R) Hotels proudly announces the opening of the Doubletree Hotel Dearborn, representing the latest full-service addition to join the brand's portfolio of more than 150 fine properties across North America. Located halfway between downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County A ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Places Navistar on Rating Watch Negative
CHICAGO--Jan. 19, 2006--Fitch Ratings has placed the debt ratings of both Navistar International Corp. (NAV) and its subsidiary, Navistar Financial Corp. (NFC) on Rating Watch Negative. The parent and subsidiary credit ratings remain as follows: Navistar International Corp. -- Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BB'; -- Senio ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Announces Intention to Pay Distributions on Securities
Current and Deferred Payments to be Made on February 15, 2006 RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today its intent to pay cash distributions on its 6% Convertible Trust Preferred Securities, due 2028. In addition to ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 19, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The results include the reclassification of certain expenses to align the company's results with the adoption of FAS 123 in the first quarter of 2006. The reclassifi ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares 11 Percent Increase in Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 19, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 11 percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend effective with the 2006 first quarter dividend. The first quarter dividend of $.31 will be payable on February 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at ... Continue reading
SHEP Technologies Inc.: Corporate Update
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 19, 2006--SHEP TECHNOLOGIES INC. (OTCBB:STLOF) ("STI" or "the Company") wishes to provide further information to shareholders in light of its news release dated January 17, 2006 covering the proposed acquisition of Pay2(TM) Ltd. Specifically, the Company wishes to update the status of ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Promotes Guido Reuter to Vice President of Purchasing - North America
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- Siemens VDO today announced the appointment of Guido Reuter to Vice President of Purchasing for the company's North American operations. He now is responsible for all North American purchasing and will work with key suppliers to utilize their full potential to generate cost savings for S ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2006. Net sales for the Company's second quarter ended January 1, 2006 were $43.3 million, compared to net sales of $48.4 million for the second quarter ended December 26, 2004. Based on t ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY--Jan. 19, 2006--More than 25,000 car crashes happen each year in Oklahoma City. If you've ever had a crash, you know that if you're lucky enough to emerge from the vehicle uninjured, your troubles are far from over. An accident takes only seconds to occur, but overseeing the entire claims repair process c ... Continue reading
2006 North American International Auto Show Closing Weekend Includes Fun Family Activities
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues its blockbuster line-up of family fun activities during the last weekend of the NAIAS. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006/DETH015LOGO ) "With more than 60 new production and concept vehicles along with extraordinary e ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Launches BGI Engine Manufacturing in India
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 19, 2006--Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) and Cummins India Limited (CIL) today announced the successful limited production launch of CWI's B Gas International (BGI) natural gas engine in India. Manufacturing takes place at CIL's modern Daman facility in Western India. The BGI engine was u ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 19 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, announced today that the Company's operations in China have launched production of steering and occupant safety systems and components for the new Ford Focus model built at Chang'an Ford in Chongqing, China. (Logo ... Continue reading
America's Service Station Plans Major Expansion
ATLANTA, Jan. 19 -- America's Service Station has a plan for the new year. It's called rapid growth. With 9 existing locations in the metro Atlanta area already, there is no sign of slowing down. 2006 is slated to be the company's biggest ever, with plans already in place to grow to more than 20 locations by the end of ... Continue reading
CITGO/SAMAX - Rolex 24 preview
personal best The drivers of the No. 7 CITGO Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI turned their personal-best laps at Daytona International Speedway during official testing for the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona. They hope to repeat their fast performance during the race on Jan. 28 and 29. Milka Duno of Caracas, Venezuela, Dario Franc ... Continue reading
ATV Innovation-Diesel Motorclycle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Latest Innovation in ATV! Scotland, Nairn, January 19th 2006. Ecorider based in Nairn, Scottish Highlands is delighted to announce successful launch of world first low ground pressure off road Diesel motorcycle. Ecorider boasts impressively low fuel consumption with well over 120 mil ... Continue reading
Promises Continued Innovation and Superior Support for Stellix Shop Management System Customers SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 19 -- ADP and Akzo Nobel today jointly announced that ADP has acquired 100 percent of Business Management Services, LLC, a joint venture. ADP and Akzo Nobel formed Business Management Services to crea ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced second quarter fiscal 2006 consolidated net sales of $574.3 million and consolidated net income of $21.8 million or $.42 per diluted share. The second quarter of fiscal 2005 had consolidated net sales of $503.7 million and net inco ... Continue reading
Pankaj Dhingra Appointed as Nanostellar, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Jan. 19, 2006--Nanostellar, Inc., an Application Specific Nano Materials company and developer of highly efficient nano-alloy based automotive catalyst solutions, today announced the appointment of Pankaj Dhingra as its President and Chief Executive Officer. "The Board of Directors is very pleased w ... Continue reading
Porsche Financial Services to Connect With DealerTrack
LAKE SUCCESS, Jan. 19 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that Porsche Financial Services Inc. (PFS), a dedicated provider of finance and leasing products for Porsche sports cars and high-performance SUVs has signed an agreement to link its dealer communication and information system with the DealerTrack(R) o ... Continue reading
UpSNAP is a leader in mobile search and XSVoice enables mobile access to live and on-demand streaming audio content including ESPN Radio, Fox News, In Car Audio of NASCAR Drivers and more than 100 music and entertainment channels DAVIDSON, N.C., Jan. 18 -- UpSNAP Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UPSN.OB), whose search technol ... Continue reading
Waterville Investment Research Profiles SIMCO America
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 19, 2006--SIMCO America Inc. (OTCBB: SCMA) announced today that Waterville Investment Research of New York has published a profile on the company with an extensive research report for the investment community. SIMCO is a manufacturer of auto parts. SIMCO recently completed its acquisition of Shinil Pr ... Continue reading
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 19 -- Gentex Corporation announces the following webcast: What: Gentex Fourth Quarter and Year-Ended 12/31/05 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. EST Where: http://www.gentex.com/ How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address abov ... Continue reading
ABI Research Asks: How Long Can The PNAV Boom Be Sustained?
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 19, 2006--Unprecedented growth in the European PNAV (personal navigation) market has the more successful vendors witnessing year-over-year growth in excess of 600%. With some vendors even reporting initial supply constraints, ABI Research questions just how long this growth will continue. "We bel ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 19, 2006--The Chrysler brand today announced plans to debut a new film competition, "The Chrysler Film Project (CFP)," in Park City, Utah. The CPF will give independent filmmakers the opportunity to compete for a feature film production deal. Aspiring filmmakers can visit the Chrysler Studio (333 Main ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Jan. 19, 2006--ForAgentsOnly.com (FAO) - the password-protected Web site that Drive agents and brokers use to quote and service their customers - has unveiled a new home page design and site navigation that makes it even easier for them to take care of business. Drive(R) Insurance from Progressi ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- Super Bowl XL is just weeks away, and as part of the "Super Weekend" activities, Detroit is gearing up to host Motown Winter Blast, open to the public Feb. 2-5. At this outdoor winter festival, the Ford Motor Company Family Fun Zone will offer free, fun and educational activities for children and fa ... Continue reading
Goodyear Bends Rule for Auto Heater Hose
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- Goodyear Engineered Products is breaking the automotive heater hose mold. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The company has introduced a universal heater hose system to help auto parts retailers and installers eliminate thousands of inventoried parts, while improving se ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 19 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2005 fourth quarter and full year earnings on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 693-3477 five to ten minutes prior ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 19, 2006--I/OMagic Corporation (OTCBB:IOMG), a leading provider of data storage products, announced today that it is set to ship to retailers the latest product in its portable storage line-up, the new GigaBank(TM) 8.0. The GigaBank(TM) 8.0 has a capacity of up to 8GB(a) of storage space in a minia ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 19, 2006--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 47 cents a share, payable March 10 to shareholders of record Feb. 17. PPG has increased shareholder payments for 34 consecutive years, paying uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Michelin is the Worlds Leading Company in the Tyre Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31115) has announced the addition of Michelin 2005 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Michelin), headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand (Puy de-Dome), France, is the lead ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31121) has announced the addition of PSA Peugeot Citroen 2005 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. PSA Peugeot Citroen, headquartered at Paris, France, is the second largest automobile manufacturer in Europe. The gr ... Continue reading
Worldwide Challenge Encourages 11-18 Year-Olds to Design a Model Race Car Using UGS' Solid Edge(R) Software CAMBERLEY, England, Jan. 19 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle Management (PLM) software, today announced a worldwide partnership agreement with F1 in Schools to provide students with UG ... Continue reading
Ending the Myths of a 15-year Smear Campaign WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The following is being issued SUV Owners of America: What: The Detroit News published an op-ed today from SUV Owners of America's President Barry McCahill detailing the persistent disinformation campaign by zealots to convince Americans that driving an ... Continue reading
Making It Easier to Get to and From the North American International Auto Show
NAIAS partners up with Metro Networks and Click and Park DETROIT, Jan. 19 -- Parking and transportation downtown is made easier for attendees to Public Days of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006/DETH015LOGO ) "It is our goal to make the trip down ... Continue reading
XATANET Expands Into New Verticals in First Quarter
New Verticals include Pet Products, Auto Parts, Baked Goods and Specialty Food Distribution MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19 -- XATA Corporation , the leader in onboard fleet management systems for private fleet transportation, announced the company has expanded into several new industry verticals with its XATANET fleet management ... Continue reading
Survey Indicates Car Shoppers Don't Always Know How to Get the Best Auto Finance Offer
Kick Off the New Year with CarMax's Tips on Getting the Best Auto Finance Offer RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 19 -- According to a recent online survey conducted by CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used vehicles, car shoppers don't always know how to get the best financing rate for their vehicle purchase. With the ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com and GEICO Announce Advertising Agreement
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 19 -- NADAguides.com a leading vehicle information website, today announced a partnership with GEICO, the nation's fourth largest private passenger auto insurer. With this partnership, GEICO becomes the exclusive provider of automotive insurance for millions of NADAguides.com consumers looking ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Release of Financial Information
NOVI, Mich., Jan. 19 -- As previously reported, Cooper- Standard Automotive entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Fluid Handling Systems business of ITT Industries, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $205 million. Today Cooper-Standard Automotive disclosed certain historical financial informatio ... Continue reading
Business is Good - Toyota Launches All-New Camry With Hybrid Super Bowl Ad
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Toyota will begin the advertising launch of America's most popular car, the Camry, during one of America's most popular sporting events -- the 2006 Super Bowl. In celebration of the diverse appeal of the big game, Toyota has developed a "hybrid" commercial featuring English and Spanish to s ... Continue reading
PPG Delivers Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Sales; Annual Sales Surpass $10 Billion
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 19, 2006--PPG Industries reported today fourth quarter net income of $113 million, or 68 cents a share, including aftertax charges of $17 million, or 10 cents a share, for the impairment of certain assets in the company's specialty chemicals business; $10 million, or 6 cents a share, for direct costs r ... Continue reading
Luxury Institute Survey: Wealthy Rate Lexus #1 in Customer Experience
NEW YORK--Jan. 19, 2006--Lexus trounced the competition as the luxury automobile brand that delivers "the best customer experience" in a new Luxury Customer Experience Index survey (LCEI) from New York- based Luxury Institute (www.luxuryinstitute.com). Porsche came in second, Acura was a close third. Notably absent fro ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces 20th Record Year
Revenue, Earnings and Retail Motorcycle Sales reach all time highs Select financial data reported in the text of this press release is presented on the basis described in the Stock Option Accounting section below. MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth qua ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Jan. 19, 2006--NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series star Dale Earnhardt Jr. is putting his newly formed production company to work, as Hammerhead Entertainment has reached a deal with SPEED to deliver up to 13 30-minute episodes of Back in the Day, a modern adaptation of the vintage race program Car and Track with ... Continue reading
VW's Top Shareholders Put Confidence in Bernhard, Pischetsrieder
Washington DC January 19, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen's two biggest shareholders, Porsche and the German state of Lower Saxony, have encouraged a quicker restructuring for the automaker by increasing the role of Wolfgang Bernhard, reports Reuters. The top two shareholders also extended the contr ... Continue reading
President Bush Nominates DOT Lawyer to Head NHTSA
Washington DC January 19, 2006; President Bush has nominated Nicole Nason, assistant secretary of the Department of Transportation, to be the new chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reports The Detroit News. If confirmed by the Senate, Nason will oversee federal regulations that have the most i ... Continue reading
Tom Waits Wins Landmark Spanish Legal Judgement Against VW-Audi
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19 -- Tom Waits has won a landmark legal victory in Spain, establishing his moral rights in a case brought against car manufacturer Volkswagen-Audi (VAESA) and a Spanish production company for adapting one of Waits' songs and impersonating his voice in a television commercial. It is the first time t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31131 ) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Automotive Plastics to their offering. China's demand for automotive plastics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production an ... Continue reading
Mazda and Mitsubishi Jointly Establish New Energy Supply Company
Tokyo (JCN) Jan 19, 2006 - Mazda Motor and Mitsubishi Corporation jointly announced on January 18 that they have established an energy supply company, MCM Energy Service Company. The joint venture, which is capitalized at 100 million yen ($870,000) and headquartered on the premises of Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima, ... Continue reading
Two Kia vehicles named "most delightful" in 2005 by Strategic Vision
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Two Kia vehicles named ¡°most delightful¡± in 2005 by Strategic Vision - Kia Amanti (Opirus) wins large car segment an ... Continue reading
MATAWAN, N.J.--Jan. 19, 2006--Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:DPFD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Beijing Sino-US Jinche Yingang Auto Technological Services Ltd. ("AutoMart"), the premier automobile after service company in Beijing, China. AutoMart is a China based j ... Continue reading
LONDON, January 19 -- With the economic slowdown in Europe, customers in the automotive, aerospace and defence, electronics and telecommunication industries are growing aware of the benefits of purchasing test and measurement equipment from the secondary market. Hence, as customers are increasingly investing in good-qu ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31146) has announced the addition of Automotive Services Market Report 2005 to their offering. The value of the UK automotive services industry is estimated to have reached GBP 13.76bn in 2005, up by 1.9% on 2004 and 9% hig ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 18, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for diversified markets, announced today earnings from continuing operations of $13.1 million, or $0.38 per fully diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended December 26, 20 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Jaguar's New Mantra: Drop-Dead Gorgeous, Forget Volume
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 18, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31061) has announced the addition of Review of Automotive Industry 2005: Management Briefing to their offering. This review of the automotive industry in 2005 is concisely presented month-by-month so you can be sure you hav ... Continue reading
Reid Racing launches new web site
Reid Racing launches new web site Keswick, Ontario team in Florida for Winter Tour January 18, 2006 - Keswick, Ontario - Reid Racing, home of the 2005 Sunoco Ron Fellows Canada Junior Light Champion Reid Arnold, is pleased to announce the launch of their new web site www.reidracing.ca . The team has scheduled the launc ... Continue reading
Michigan International Speedway and AAA Team Up For NAIAS Racing Day at the Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- Thousands of racecar enthusiasts will be able to indulge in their passions at the first 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Racing Day on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Cobo Center. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051006/DETH015LOGO ) The event sponsored by Mi ... Continue reading
Gehl Company and Rahal Letterman Racing Announce Partnership
WEST BEND, Wis.--Jan. 18, 2006--Rahal Letterman Racing, a leading North American open-wheel racing team, and Gehl Company, a Wisconsin-based leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, announced today a marketing and promotional partnership for the 2006 racing season. Gehl Company, which has been i ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Chili Bowl Wrap-Up Moorpark, Calif. - (January 19, 2006) World of Outlaws Late Model Series regular Tim “ ... Continue reading
G-Line Women's Motorcycle Gear Announces Multicity Showcase in January
TUSTIN, Calif.--Jan. 18, 2006--You've heard the buzz on G: the first line of women's motorcycle gear to offer German-engineered protection in stylish designs -- made specifically for women riders by women riders. The G-Line offers gear for all types of street riding as well as several pieces that are perfect for wearin ... Continue reading
Wyoming Ethanol Racing Teams With Ethanol Industry in 2006
News Release For more information, contact: Joanna Schroeder, APR Director of Communications Ethanol Promotion and Information Council 636-399-4381 jschroeder@epicinfo.org For Immediate Release Wyoming Ethanol Racing Teams With Ethanol Industry in 2006 Omaha, Neb. (January 18, 2006) ‹Wyoming Ethanol Racing announ ... Continue reading
Two-Time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip Will Make Tacoma Appearance
NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip Will Appear at the 'Back The Track Night' TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 18 -- Michael Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 Champion, will appear at the "Back The Track Night" on Thursday, January 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome. Waltrip will meet and greet fans, sign autographs and be a ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Jan. 18 -- The Environmental Law & Policy Center commends Governor Blagojevich on important environmental initiatives in his State of the State address today. In particular, the Environmental Law & Policy Center applauds the Governor's proposals to reduce mercury by 90 percent by June 30, 2009 and to support f ... Continue reading
DETROIT- Cadillac, for the fifth consecutive year, will maintain its position as the Official Vehicle of the Super Bowl and presenting sponsor of the MVP Award for Super Bowl XL. Cadillac will leverage its relevance to the Motor City , home of this year’s Super Bowl, to create integrated marketing efforts that be ... Continue reading
Cadillac Announces Pricing For The All-New 2007 Escalade
Detroit January 18, 2006; Cadillac announced today that pricing for the all-new 2007 Escalade, scheduled to hit dealerships in February, will start at $57,280 manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) including destination charges for the all-wheel drive variant available at launch. This price for the 2007 Esc ... Continue reading
Thomas A. Murphy, Former GM Chairman & CEO, Dies at 90
DETROIT – Retired General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas A. Murphy, who led GM through a period of significant change in the late 1970s, died today in Boynton Beach, Fla. He was 90. Murphy was appointed chairman and CEO on Dec. 1, 1974, and led the world’s largest automaker until his ret ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record European Automobile Sales in 2005, Further Growth Predicted in 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced that it had achieved record automobile sales in Europe, reaching an all time high of 285,924** units during the calendar year 2005 against an industry downturn of 0.7%*. This is the second successive year that Honda has achieved record automobile sales in Eu ... Continue reading
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