Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Results of Annual Meeting
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced the following results of its Annual Meeting held today: Shareholders reelected Jay H. Baker, Michael E. Batten and Brian C. Walker as directors to terms expiring in 2008. Shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseC ... Continue reading
UAW and General Dynamics Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
DETROIT, Oct. 19 -- The UAW and General Dynamics have reached tentative agreement on a new contract covering approximately 1,200 UAW- represented workers at General Dynamics facilities in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Cal Rapson, who directs the union's General Dynam ... Continue reading
ADESA Management to Present at Gabelli & Company Symposium
CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 19 -- ADESA, Inc. , announced today that they will be participating in the 29th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium hosted by Gabelli & Company, Inc. October 31 - November 2, 2005 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. David Gartzke, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jo ... Continue reading
AMI Semiconductor Launches World's Smallest Single-Chip Stepper Motor Driver-Controller ICs
POCATELLO, Idaho--Oct. 19, 2005-- Green Parts in near Chip Scale Package Save Space and Deliver Increased Functionality for Automotive, Industrial, Security, and Medical Applications AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the autom ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 19, 2005--Software marketing and technical services company, Avantstar Inc., has announced the latest version of Transit Solutions, an innovative Web publishing software application developed by Stellent. Transit Solutions 7 allows users to build powerful Web sites from standard business content. The ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces Third Quarter 2005 Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Oct. 19, 2005--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter results on Wednesday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. PST (12:00 p.m. EST). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at 416-640-4127 before the scheduled start time. A play ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 3rd Quarter EPS of $0.95
Bandag, Inc. Flash Results (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q3 2005 Q3 2004 9 Mos. 2005 9 Mos. 2004 Net sales $245.3 $239.3 $662.4 $629.2 Net earnings $18.7 $20.1 $37.4 $36.0 Diluted earnings per share $0.95 $1.02 $1.90 $1.83 MUSCATINE, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- Bandag, Incorporated today reported consolidated net e ... Continue reading
Xpert-Teak Delivers Audio, Modem and Speech Recognition Functionality in National's High-Performance Integrated Analog Circuit SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19 -- CEVA Inc., , the leading licensor of digital signal processors (DSP) cores, multimedia, GPS and storage platforms to the semiconductor industry, announced today tha ... Continue reading
CNF Inc. Net Income from Continuing Operations Climbs 57 Percent in Third-Quarter 2005
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Oct. 19, 2005--CNF Inc. today reported record third-quarter 2005 after-tax income from continuing operations of $62.7 million (after preferred stock dividends), or $1.12 per diluted share, up 57 percent from the third quarter of 2004. This compared with third-quarter 2004 after-tax income from contin ... Continue reading
-- Hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity today with car buyers who are looking for fuel efficiency, but their high prices mean it may take years to save on the upfront costs of buying them. A video report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31122 ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Las Vegas Preview
Fifth Annual ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals The Strip At Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Las Vegas, Nev. (October 20, 2005) * Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Nitro ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand Searches for College Football's Biggest Fans
University of Florida and University of Georgia fans invited to enter contests to demonstrate their mega team spirit while benefiting hurricane relief efforts * Chrysler Group will donate to American Red Cross on behalf of each contest participant * "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" contest winners receive tickets to Oc ... Continue reading
Ecoloclean Contracts Services of Tough Country, LLC to Represent Diesel- Pure(TM)
CRYSTAL CITY, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Ecoloclean Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ECCI) , announced today that it has engaged the services of Tough Country, LLC to manufacture, sell and distribute its Diesel-Pure(TM) product line in the marketplace. Diesel-Pure(TM) is the latest of over 100 products Tough Country currently ... Continue reading
EMCO Maier and ESPRIT agree to co-operative software distribution
Camarillo, Calif.-Oct. 19, 2005- EMCO MAIER GMBH (Hallein/Austria), well- known in the European machine tool industry, and DP Technology, a leading CAD/CAM company, recently launched a joint CNC programming agreement to co- operatively market the ESPRIT programming system, specifically adapted to fit EMCO's product ran ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #950, EMCO Maier and ESPRIT agree to co-operative software distribution
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 950 Date 19-Oct-2005 Distribution Public Title EMCO Maier and ESPRIT agree to co-operative software distribution Summary EMCO MAIER GMBH (Hallein/Austria), well-known in the European machine tool industry, and DP Technology, a leading CAD/CAM company, recently launched a joint CNC programmin ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Declares Coverage in Ethel Adams Case
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 19, 2005--Farmers Insurance announced today that coverage is available for the losses incurred by Ethel Adams, a motorist injured in an intentional road rage incident earlier this year. "Farmers has repeatedly stressed that we are doing everything we can to find coverage for Ethel Adams. We have belie ... Continue reading
FARO Responds to Romer CimCore Press Release
LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 19 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has no choice but to respond to what it believes to be a mischaracterization by Romer CimCore regarding the Southern District Court of California's recent patent claim construction ("Markman") ruling. In a press release yesterday, Romer CimCore ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY--Oct. 19, 2005--HRLogix, an innovative leading provider of recruitment management technologies, provides unparalleled solutions and service to Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. . Currently dealing with multiple lawsuits, Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. needed to adapt their corporate hiring processes to comply with ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces First Quarter Operating Results
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Oct. 19, 2005--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for its first quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 were $97.4 million compared to the prior year quarter of $97.9 million, a decrease of 0.4%. Net income for the current quarter was ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Completes New 20 Million Euro Receivable Purchase Program
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Hayes Lemmerz Werke GmbH, has established a German accounts receivable purchase program with MHB Financial Services GmbH & Co. KG. The new facility, which is available immediately, provides up to 20 million euro in addi ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Oct. 19, 2005--i2 Technologies, Inc. will host a free web seminar featuring DaimlerChrysler and IBM on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. Participants can learn how DaimlerChrysler has implemented a supply chain planning solution called Integrated Volume Planning (IVP), which is powered by ... Continue reading
InPlay Technologies Provides Update on Potential Impact of Delphi Bankruptcy
PHOENIX, Oct. 19 -- InPlay Technologies announced today that the debtors and debtors-in-possession for Delphi Corp have filed a motion to reject the exclusive license agreement signed with InPlay, formerly Duraswitch. A hearing to consider the motion will be held on October 27, 2005. Duraswitch and Delphi signed the ag ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Oct. 19 -- Where will the next big business idea in the field of nanotechnology come from -- somewhere else in the world, or right here in Northeast Ohio? We're about to find out at NanoWeek 2005, as ASM International, The Materials Information Society co-sponsors the 2nd International Business Idea Competit ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 19 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported record earnings as diluted net income per share grew 31 percent in the 2005 third quarter. Diluted net income per share was $1.43 versus $1.09 in the 2004 third quarter. In addition, the Company's revenues increased 10 percent, operating income grew 21 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call When: Monday, October 24, 2005, at 10 a.m. Central time Where: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/playerl ... Continue reading
KEMET Announces Discussions With EPCOS AG
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 19 -- KEMET Corporation today announced that the Company is in advanced discussions with EPCOS AG with respect to acquiring the Tantalum Capacitor Business Unit of EPCOS. With KEMET's strong overall position in the tantalum capacitor market, this acquisition would further strengthen the Company's ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony to Webcast First Quarter 2006 Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that first quarter 2006 financial results will be released on Friday, October 28, 2005, prior to the opening of the market, and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 am ET. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. To list ... Continue reading
LeCroy Corporation Appoints Sean O'Connor New Chief Financial Officer
CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y.--Oct. 19, 2005--LeCroy Corporation , a leading supplier of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions, today announced that the Company's chief compliance officer and vice president of legal affairs, Sean O'Connor, 40, has been appointed chief financial officer. Scott Kantor is resigning as chief ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Included in Forbes 'The 200 Best Small Companies'
CHICAGO, Oct. 19 -- LKQ Corporation has been ranked #89 in Forbes recent list of "The 200 Best Small Companies." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) Forbes considered companies with up to $750 million in annual revenue. Overall rankings were determined by considering sales growth, profit growt ... Continue reading
MetroPCS Train Frees Oakland Fans from Gas and Driving Stress
Capitol Corridor Tailgate Train Now Stops at Oakland's McAfee Coliseum SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 19 -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc., announced the early success of its partnership with Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority on the 2005-2006 Tailgate Train. Entercom radio station KXRQ "98 Rock" 98.5 FM is also a partne ... Continue reading
Modine Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 19, 2005--The Board of Directors of Modine Manufacturing Company today declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 17.50 cents per share, payable on December 1, 2005 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2005. Founded in 1916, Modine specializes in thermal management ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record Revenue for the Third Quarter of 2005
CHICAGO, Oct. 19 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record revenue for the quarter ended September 25, 2005. Revenue in the quarter rose 26% over the third quarter of 2004 to $123.0 million. Operating income grew 38% ... Continue reading
Neutrik Deploys CiBan Central Managed Services (CiBanCMS) to Ensure 100% Uptime
MARLBORO, N.J.--Oct. 19, 2005--CiBan, a technology solutions provider for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced that Neutrik USA, Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional entertainment connector systems, has deployed CiBan Central Managed Services (CiBanCMS) to ensure 100% uptime on their network. W ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings of $1.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. During the quarter, Noble recorded non-cash impairment charges of approximately $2.1 million, or approximately $0.14 per share. Thes ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Oct. 19, 2005--While many older medical patients are perfectly willing to talk with a health care professional about the most sensitive details of their health, there is one crucial aspect of a senior's well being that is not usually discussed - their ability to drive safely. A new online survey of he ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 19, 2005--Polaris Industries this week announced plans to establish a dealer training center at Dekalb Technical College in Clarkston, Ga., near Atlanta. The facility, which will continue to house the college's Motorcycle Service Technology certification program, also will accommodate Polaris dealer t ... Continue reading
QuikDrop's $3.17 Million Dollar eBay Land Auction Sets a Record for eBay Drop-Off Stores
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.--Oct. 19, 2005--QuikDrop of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, announced today that they set a record for the largest individual transaction ever recorded for an eBay Drop-Off Store by helping a landowner find a buyer for his $3.17 million parcel. Megan Ems of QuikDrop said: "We are so pleased to have ut ... Continue reading
Reed Memphis Motorsports Park Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Sam's Town 250-Memphis Motorsports Park Advance No. 41 TEAM FACTS: * Busch Series Points Standings: Reed Sorenson's tire troubles relegated him to a 35th-place finish at Lowe's ... Continue reading
Robotic Production Technology and KMT Waterjet Systems Announce Distribution Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 -- KMT Waterjet Systems and Robotic Production Technology (RPT) announced today an official agreement making RPT an authorized distributor and integrator of KMT pumps for high- pressure robotic cutting systems in North America. "We're very proud to have a formal distribution agreement with ... Continue reading
Segway(R) Rolls with Garmin(R)
New Customers Receive Free eTrex(R) Legend(R) or Legend C In 'Find Your Way With Segway' Promotion BEDFORD, N.H. and OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 19 -- Segway Inc. and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Segway will offer customers a Garmin(R) GPS package in its "Find Your Way With Segway" yea ... Continue reading
Shareholder Class Action Filed Against Dana Corporation by the Law Firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP
RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 19 -- The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP: Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division (Toledo) on behalf of all securities purchasers of Dana Corp ... Continue reading
The Haartz Corporation to Increase Prices to Offset Rising Costs in Supply Chain
ACTON, Mass., Oct. 19 -- Due to worldwide and industry factors, The Haartz Corporation announced a new price structure for products it manufactures in Acton, Mass. Customers are being contacted with details. The new pricing includes an energy surcharge of 2 percent on all products. For products based on PVC and TPO (th ... Continue reading
USAC Release - USAC TO SANCTION PEPSI/MT. DEW KNOXVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 19, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN USAC TO SANCTION PEPSI/MT. DEW KNOXVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS – USAC will return to the famed Knoxville Raceway half-mile in Iowa in 2006 for two nights of National Midget Car Series competition during the track’s 17th annual Nation ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces Third Quarter Results and Fourth Quarter Guidance
WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 19 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") posted a loss of $0.1 million or $0.01 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005. However, the Company posted a profit of $0.1 million or $0.02 per share during the last two months of the quarter. For the compa ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Announces Buy Back of Stock From American Industrial Partners and Board Changes
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 19 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced that it has purchased 2,500,000 shares of stock from American Industrial Partners (AIP) at a purchase price of $1.28 per share, for a total purchase price of $3,200,000. Williams also announced that Dolphin Offshore Partners L.P. (Dolphin) purchased 2,1 ... Continue reading
MADISON, N.J., Oct. 19 -- Wyeth announced today that it has been selected for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual list of "Best Workplaces for Commuters" for the second consecutive year. The EPA recognizes the top 20 "Fortune 500" Companies who provide superior commuter benefits, such as subsidized ... Continue reading
Additional Photos Of The F600 Hygenius
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 19, 2005 at 8:55 AM CST Mercedes has released additional photos of the F600 Hygenius today, thanks to its premier at the Tokyo Motor Show. If you're unfamiliar with the F600, its Mercedes' latest concept car, demonstrating fuel cell technology paired with a lithium ion battery ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America Donates Proceeds of Its Collection Sales to the Jaguar Conservation Trust
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Jaguar North America further demonstrates its commitment to jaguar conservation by donating a portion of its proceeds from the sale of select items in its 2006 Jaguar Collection. Evigna, Jaguar's supplier partner for the Jaguar Collection, will also donate a portion of its proceeds to the Jag ... Continue reading
DUI Group to Honor 28 Law Enforcement Officers
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19 -- Fourteen Pennsylvania State Police troopers are among 28 law enforcement officers to be honored by a statewide association for their efforts to combat drinking and driving in Pennsylvania, State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller said today. The Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence As ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : At its regular quarterly meeting, held today, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share on the common stock of the Corporation. The dividend is payable January 3, 2006 to shareholders ... Continue reading
One Lucky Editor Will Win the Key to Luxury
Judith Ripka and Mercedes-Benz Join Forces to Bring Some Bling to L.A.'s Best at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 -- Driving L.A.'s fashion, Mercedes-Benz teams up with Judith Ripka to dazzle the media with the ultimate luxury gift -- a $4,000 Judith Ripka 18k gold and diamond ring. L ... Continue reading
Valeo's Power Line Communication Wins Silver Award at Equip'Auto
PARIS, France, October 19 -- At the Equip'Auto International Grands Prix awards ceremony held last Friday, Valeo won the Silver Award for its power line communication system in the "Engineering and Advanced Technology" category. On today's vehicles, electrical power and data use different wiring harnesses: adding a new ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct. 19, 2005; AutoZone, Inc., the nation's leading auto parts retailer, today announced key organizational changes. Effective immediately, Bob Olsen has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, IT, Mexico and Store Development. Mr. Olsen had been Senior Vice President, Store Development ... Continue reading
October 2005 Letter from Europe
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The annual automotive extravaganza at Pebble Beach is tiring but fun. There are tens of thousands of people and hundreds of truly exquisite automobiles. 2005 was the year of Alfa Romeo which was particularly apt as there is a Nuvolari film which may start shooting early next year ... Continue reading
Bob Lutz Reveals New Structure, Hints at New GM Models
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau GM, it seems, has been reorganizing nonstop since the early 80s. OK. Maybe that is an exaggeration but the largest industrial corporation in the world has had much trouble getting a firm grip on how best to organize itself to compete in a world industry that is diametrically different than ... Continue reading
Eight Inducted Into the Automotive Hall of Fame
DETROIT, Oct. 19 -- Eight automotive pioneers and leaders were inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in ceremonies held on October 11. They are Mario Andretti, John Boyd Dunlop, Sir William Lyons, Jim Moran, Shirley Muldowney, John F. (Jack) Smith, Jr., John Mohler Studebaker and Alexander Winton. Mario Andretti (1 ... Continue reading
JD Powers: Consumers Not Convinced That Crossover SUVs Match Usefulness of SUVs
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 19 -- While car-based crossover SUVs are becoming increasingly popular, manufacturers still have work to do in convincing SUV shoppers that crossovers are as functional and rugged as their traditional SUV counterparts, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Online Vehicle Image a ... Continue reading
High Impact Television Adds Detroit to ESPN's New Car Series - Sure Sounds Familiar Says TACH
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19 -- High Impact Television (HIT), the most experienced live broadcast production team in the automotive industry, today announced that the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has been added to its highly-rated 'DRIVE' series produced for ESPN. Formerly known as E ... Continue reading
Auto Crashes Hit Close to Home for Parents and Their Children
State Farm, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Release First Child Passenger Safety Fact & Trend Report BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 19 -- Stop if this fact-based story sounds familiar ... It's a run-of-the-mill Saturday morning for the Smith family. Mom buckles 7-year-old Billy in the front seat of the family car, thinkin ... Continue reading
ZIPmouse Adds Horsepower for Advertisers
CINCINNATI, Oct. 19 -- ZIPmouse LLC, a leading Internet directory company, today announced the signing of a new driver for its 2006 racing team. Billy Vaughan will be getting behind the wheel of the #93 ZIPmouse racecar. Vaughan has dominated the modified racing circuit for the past 17 years with 182 top-five and 301 t ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum Police Vehicles
* Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI(R) posted best-in-class top speed of over 145 mph * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in acceleration times * Dodge Charger 5.7-liter HEMI and Dodge Magnum 5.7-liter HEMI posted first and second place in vehicle dynamics testing * D ... Continue reading
AAA's Monthly Fuel Report Shows Gas Price Decline
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 19 -- Both statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and Northern Indiana have fallen during the past month primarily due to the recovery efforts in the Gulf after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasol ... Continue reading
Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. to Increase Production Capacity
Tokyo October 18, 2005; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD. (Guangzhou Automobile) announced today an agreement to increase production by building a second production line at Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE), a joint venture company TMC established with Guangzhou Automobile to p ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Sale of 1.5 Millionth Certified Used Vehicle
Ohio customer gets her 2004 Camry for free American Red Cross, Vandalia Butler High School also benefit VANDALIA, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Bonnie Newton of Huber Heights, Ohio, thought she got an excellent deal when she purchased her 2004 Toyota Camry from Joseph Airport Toyota. Turns out she got a good deal, and a good deal m ... Continue reading
Hyundai Neos-3 at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
The Neos-3 is a luxury CUV (crossover utility vehicle) that functions like an SUV and feels like a private jet. Outside, the sleek aerodynamic styling looks as impressive as it performs. Front grille and headlights incorporate advanced features for safer driving. Inside, the large display is packed with information tec ... Continue reading
Nissan GT-R Proto Concept at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two years ... Continue reading
2005 Tokyo Motor Show: World Premiere of Diesel Powered Volkswagen EcoRacer, 2007 Polo GTI
At the Tokyo Motor Show Volkswagen presents an incredibly economic sports car. The EcoRacer’s average fuel consumption is as low as 3.4 liters and it reaches a maximum speed of 230 km/h. Thanks to its carbon fiber body, the middle motor sports car weighs a mere 850 kilograms and accelerates in only 6.3 seconds to ... Continue reading
Mitsuoka Orochi Nude-top Roadster at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsuoka Motors, a small Japanese carmaker introduced the roadster version of its Orochi sportscar at the Tokyo Motorshow. The original Orochi prototype was unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Motorshow, based around Honda NSX mechanics. At the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow an updated version was shown. For the 2005 Tokyo Motorshow the ... Continue reading
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort - these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The brand with the four-ring emblem is now unveiling a sporty top mo ... Continue reading
Ferrari GG50 ItalDesign has issued the following press release: "To mark 50 years of activity in the world of car design, I decided to sculpture a Ferrari to the memory of that great adventure and enjoy it with my family". -Giorgetto Giugiaro fashioned and commissioned a project that spilled into stretching horizons, i ... Continue reading
Bridgestone High Performance Potenza RE92 OE on 2006 Subaru Imprezza
High-performance tire gains fitment on redesigned, all-wheel drive vehicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2005) – Bridgestone Corporation will be supplying Bridgestone brand Potenza® RE92™ tires for original equipment fitment on the 2006 Subaru Impreza®. Bridgestone is the primary tire supplier for Subaru ... Continue reading
Honda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
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Honda Introduces 'DN-01' Concept Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo, Japan, Oct 19, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)At the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a large-size sports motorcycle concept model, DN-01*, equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, V-type, 2-cylinder, 680cc engine. Honda will continue ... Continue reading
China's ATV Export to USA Reachs Almost US$500 Million in 5 Years
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 19, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26168) has announced the addition of All-terrain Vehicles in China and Taiwan to their offering. In only five years, China's exports of all-terrain vehicles have reached almost US$500 million. The country's annual productio ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Sets New Quarterly Sales Record for Certified Pre-Owned Segment
New-Vehicle Employee Discount Promo Drives Top-Selling Certified Brand to All-Time Sales High in Third Quarter DETROIT October 18, 2005; GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand*, established a new all-time industry quarterly sales record for the certified pre-owned categ ... Continue reading
2005 Tokyo Motor Show: Ford Shows Eight
Equator Concept 2005 Tokyo Motor Show TOKYO, October 19, 2005—Ford Motor Company kicked off its presence at the 39th annual Tokyo Motor Show 2005 today with a media presentation hosted by Katsuhiko Satoh, president, Ford Japan, and Paul Gibson, chief designer of Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa operations. "With ou ... Continue reading
October 18, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Customers in Southern California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) are able to purchase a natural gas-powered Civic GX and receive a home refueling appliance, "Phill", at no additional cost for 48 months without any additional commitment at the end of the ter ... Continue reading
Another Toyota Recall: RHD Vehicles
TOKYO October 18, 2005; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's top automaker, said Wednesday its largest recall ever affects cars in Japan, Australia, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, but declined to detail how much it will cost. Toyota spokeswoman Ai Ishitoya said the company was not detailing costs of the ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend, Estimates Impact of Restatements
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The Board of Directors of Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of 1 cent per share, payable on Dec. 15, 2005, to shareholders of record on Dec. 1, 2005. The Board determined that the reduction from the 12-cent per share dividend rate that had been paid in rec ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Martinsville Speedway Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Subway 500- Martinsville Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Testing: The No. 40 team tested last week at Martinsville in preparation for the Subway 500 this weekend. * Chass ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Sadler, Stremme
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Sadler, Stremme Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Elliott Sadler and David Stremme won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards during the Oct. ... Continue reading
Bazemore makes progress, roots for teammates as Funny Car season winds down
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES No. 21 of 23 ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 21-23, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE MAKES PROGRESS, ROOTS ... Continue reading
Governor Pataki Visits Orion Bus Industries To Celebrate 500-Unit Hybrid Bus Order
Incentive Package Will Keep Jobs in Oriskany, NY ORISKANY, N.Y., Oct. 18 -- New York Governor George E. Pataki along with other state and local officials today joined with the staff of Orion Bus Industries here to celebrate the mutual commitment of Orion to New York and the state to this division of DaimlerChrysler Com ... Continue reading
micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters Featured on 2006 Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Oct. 18 -- Drivers of the new Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier trucks can breather a little easier ... literally. Freudenberg Nonwovens' Filtration Division, the market leader in the production of cabin air filters, has announced that its micronAir(R) filters are now featured on the three light ... Continue reading
Gary Scelzi: It's a two-race war and it starts in Vegas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES No. 21 of 23 ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 21-23, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net GARY SCELZI: IT'S A TWO-RACE W ... Continue reading
Evader on Display at Biggest Motorcycle Show in The World
SAO PAULO, Brazil--Oct. 18, 2005--Bellevue, Washington based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge EPIC technology is pleased to announce that Evader and the Garini Group of Brazil (www.garini.com.br) (www.evader.com.br) will be pr ... Continue reading
Busy Vegas week takes mind off tense title chase for Capps
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES No. 21 of 23 ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 21-23, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BUSY VEGAS WEEK TAKES MIND OFF ... Continue reading
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