NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Dec. 19, 2005
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport (Media Only) NEWS NUGGETS * A JOLLY OLD ELF: John Force, 13-time NHRA POWERade world champion and winner of a record 119 races, put countless smiles on the faces of Southern California children as host of a recent holiday car show which benefited the ... Continue reading
--Automobile Club of Southern California: WHAT: High-tech car keys, transponders, vehicles, a locksmith, and consumer victims will be on hand to demonstrate a growing problem. Did you know that if your car key or transponder wears out, breaks or goes missing, you will likely have to pay a minimum of $200 to replace it, ... Continue reading
Medialink: Car Care Advice ... From Your Car
--Is it time to take your automobile in for maintenance? If your car could talk, it might just say no. As cars and trucks become more technologically advanced, knowing how to maintain them can be confusing. But a unique new diagnostics service is making it easier to monitor key car systems by sending the owner individu ... Continue reading
Hometown Hero's Donation Request Brightens Holiday Season for Local Charity and Area Homeless
**PRESS CONFERENCE / PHOTO OPP** -- Sacramento Loaves and Fishes receives all-new 2006 Jeep(R) Commander in honor of local hero, California Highway Patrol Officer J.C. Dodd -- Officer Dodd recognized for selfless contributions to public safety and the community -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund presents Loaves and Fi ... Continue reading
New Data Show Maine's Seat Belt Use Thirteenth Lowest in the Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use to Weak Belt Law; $3.7 Million Available if State Passes Stronger Primary Law AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat b ... Continue reading
New Data Show Massachusetts' Seat Belt Use Second Lowest In The Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use To Weak Belt Law; $13.5 Million Available If State Passes Stronger Primary Law BOSTON, Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat belt law ... Continue reading
New Data Show Rhode Island's Seat Belt Use Twelfth Lowest in the Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use to Weak Belt Law; $3.7 Million Available If State Passes Stronger Primary Law PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat ... Continue reading
New Data Show Kansas' Seat Belt Use Sixth Lowest in the Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use to Weak Belt Law; $11 Million Available If State Passes Stronger Primary Law TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat belt ... Continue reading
New Data Show Wyoming's Seat Belt Use Eighth Lowest in the Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use to Weak Belt Law; $3.7 Million Available if State Passes Stronger Primary Law CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat b ... Continue reading
New Data Show North Dakota's Seat Belt Use Fifteenth Lowest In The Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use To Weak Belt Law; $5.1 Million Available If State Passes Stronger Primary Law BISMARCK, N.D., Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat b ... Continue reading
Visteon Demonstrates Insightful Automotive Innovations
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Visteon Corporation , a global manufacturer that uses creativity and consumer input to advance technology in the highly competitive automotive market, brings unique displays to the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The show is the venue for two Visteon exhibits -- ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Completes Purchase of Murray's Discount Auto Stores and Financing Transactions
PHOENIX--Dec. 19, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it purchased Murray's Inc. and its subsidiaries for approximately $170 million cash (including amounts that were needed to repay Murray's existing indebtedness), subject ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Regulator Approval to Enter 7th State
ATLANTA--Dec. 19, 2005--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTC BB: ASAM.OB), an Atlanta based automobile insurance enterprise today announced that its subsidiary, AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company, has received approval to commence operations in the state of Mississippi. This will be the seventh state that has given approv ... Continue reading
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
- Total Sales Increase 14.7% and Comparable Store Sales Increase 13.1% - - Company Posts Consecutive Profitable Quarters - RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 19 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005. Statement of Operations Highlights Three Months Ended November 30 2005 2004 ... Continue reading
Delphi Focuses Efforts On Reaching Consensual Agreement
Company exploring workable labor solution and entering 'quiet period' until agreement is reached TROY, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Delphi Corp. reaffirmed today its commitment to reaching a consensual agreement with its unions and General Motors on a comprehensive restructuring. The company also announced in light of GM's recent ... Continue reading
GEICO's General Counsel Charles R. Davies to Retire; Dana Proulx Named as Successor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Charles R. Davies, senior vice president and general counsel of Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and it's affiliated insurance companies, is retiring in early 2006 following 37 years of service with the auto insurer. GEICO's board of directors named Dana Proulx, assistant general co ... Continue reading
Linear/OSCO Joins Invisa OEM Parking Gate Safety Program
SARASOTA, Fla.--Dec. 19, 2005--Invisa Inc. (OTCBB:INSA) today announced that Operator Specialty Company, Inc. (Linear/OSCO) of Casnovia, Michigan, a subsidiary of Linear, LLC, has joined Invisa's OEM Program for parking gate manufacturers. OSCO is one of the nation's foremost manufacturers of commercial and residential ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Dec. 19, 2005--Liquidity Services, Inc. (LSI), a leading online auction marketplace for wholesale, surplus and salvage assets, today announces the opening of its new distribution center in Cranberry, New Jersey. The facility serves as the primary storage and distribution center on the East Coast for LSI's o ... Continue reading
Moon Township, Penn., Family Wins the 'Great Dodge Durango Wrap-Off'
Moon Township's most skilled 'Wrap Artists,' The Kreitzbug Family, Won a Gift Wrapping Challenge Sponsored by Dodge and Fox & Friends - Kreitzbug Family 'wrapped' their way to win a 24-month lease on an all- new 2006 Dodge Durango AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- The Kreitzburg family of Moon Township, Penn., never woul ... Continue reading
Noble Appoints Andrew J. Tavi Deputy General Counsel
WARREN, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") announced the appointment of Andrew J. Tavi as Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, effective December 5. Mr. Tavi joins Noble from Foley & Lardner LLP, where he was Senior Counsel specializing in mergers and acquisitions, privat ... Continue reading
* *News for Release: Monday, December 19, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Legislation to Reduce Global Persistent Organic Pollutants Receives Praise *Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355/ witcher.eryn@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 19, 2005) Potential for improving the health of our national and global ... Continue reading
SatCon Technology to Report FY2005 Year-End Results
BOSTON--Dec. 19, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a developer and manufacturer of power electronics and motors for the alternative energy markets, today announced that on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results for its fisc ... Continue reading
Video Highlights from Round 2 of the Speedcar (Midget) Super Series available
Video Highlights from Round 2 of the Speedcar (Midget) Super Series available For Immediate release Contact: Shawn T. Wood shawn@thedirttrackchannel.com December 19, 2005 SELINSGROVE-- Just a few days before Christmas, The Dirt Track Channel is once again in the giving mood of spreading cheer to races fans who are look ... Continue reading
Water News Release: Proposed Wet Weather Policy to Improve Wastewater Treatment
News for Release: Monday, December 19, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Proposed Wet Weather Policy to Improve Wastewater Treatment *Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 19, 2005) EPA today proposed a new policy for addressing peak wet weather discharges at w ... Continue reading
Electrovaya Announces Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2005 Financial Results
TORONTO--Dec. 19, 2005-- QUARTERLY REVENUE UP 69.7 % OR $1.1 MILLION COMPARED TO THE SAME QUARTER IN THE PRIOR YEAR Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended September 30, 2005. All figures are in US dollars. Highlights For the quarter ending September 30, 2 ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-Cast Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2006
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 19 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2005 financial results before market hours on Thursday, January 19, 2006. On Thursday, January 19, 2006, the public is invited to participate in a web-cast conference call with Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, H ... Continue reading
Sales Genie(R) Helps Local Porsche Dealer Sell Four Cars in One Day
OMAHA, Neb.--Dec. 19, 2005--infoUSA(R) , the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, today announced that a large car dealer used Sales Genie(R), infoUSA's one stop online sales leads, prospecting and CRM solution, to gain new customers. As a result of a direct mail campaign to ... Continue reading
Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Issues Winter Bonus to Employees
QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 19, 2005--Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , today issued a winter bonus to its employees. An average bonus of $1,000 was distributed to each employee, including $200 in Sacajawea golden dollars. "Every year our employees work hard. With their dedication ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--Dec. 19, 2005--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, announced the results of negotiations with a number of insurance providers. Warrantech has extended the term of its insurance relationship with Great American Insurance Comp ... Continue reading
Ballard Partner Announces Launch of Kerosene-Fueled Cogeneration Units in 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 19, 2005--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) is pleased to report that Nippon Oil Corporation (NOC) recently announced it will begin installation of 1 kW kerosene-fueled residential fuel cell cogeneration units in Japan. From March 2006 to March 2007, NOC will place up to 100 units in hom ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile New Era Begins - News Release
Thank you for your continued coverage of events at The Milwaukee Mile. Attached are two press releases stemming from today's event, one as an overview release listing local investors, and one regarding the 'no ticket increase' policy in place at The Milwaukee Mile in 2006, in addition to the season schedule. Please let ... Continue reading
Wold Champion Alonso To Race With Vodafone McLaren Mercedes In 2007
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 19, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Hot on the heels of the McLaren Mercedes team's announcement that Vodafone will be their title sponsor in 2007 comes even more F1 news. This time, McLaren Mercedes is announcing they have signed current world champion Fernando Alonso to race for the 20 ... Continue reading
New Data Show Wisconsin's Seat Belt Use Ninth Lowest in the Nation
Safety Advocates Tie Low Belt Use to Weak Belt Law; $15.2 Million Available If State Passes Stronger Primary Law MADISON, Wis., Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat b ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Tips to Help Motorists Drive Safely This Winter
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 19, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for the winter season, which officially begins on December 21. Because winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe ... Continue reading
Research Company Reports Consumer Loan Satifaction Study
Ford Credit Ranks Highest in Luxury Lease and Non-Luxury Lease Satisfaction; GMAC Ranks Highest in Luxury Loan Satisfaction; Honda Financial Services Ranks Highest in Non-Luxury Loan Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 19 -- Direct lending has gained popularity particularly among luxury new-vehicle buyers where ... Continue reading
Ford Japan Names Edward R. (Randy) Krieger as New President and CEO
TOKYO, December 19, 2005— Ford Motor Company today announced that Edward R. (Randy) Krieger has been named P resident and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Japan Limited, effective January 1, 2006. Krieger replaces Katsuhiko Satoh, who will assume the role of the Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman, Ford Ja ... Continue reading
Cooper Offers Expanded Size Options
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2005 COMPANY CONTACT: Michelle Zeisloft Cooper Tire (419) 424-4251 mrzeisloft@coopertire.com Cooper Offers Expanded Size Options News sizes now available for the Cooper Zeon 2XS, Cooper Zeon XST, Discoverer ATR and Discoverer STT FINDLAY, OHIO, DECEMBER 19, 2005 COOPER TIRE & RUBBE ... Continue reading
Washington DC December 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Brian O’Neill, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, will retire effective at year end, Automotive News reports. Institute COO Adrian Lund will succeed Mr. O’Neill, who has served as IIHS President for the past 20 years. ... Continue reading
New Data Shows Low Seat Belt Use Plagues States With Weak Belt Laws
Millions in Incentive Funds Available if States Passes Stronger Primary Law WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- In response to new state seat belt use data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign called on states with weak seat belt laws to pass a stronger law which wi ... Continue reading
EPA Technology Could Vastly Improve Fuel Economy
Washington DC December 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that researchers at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have patented a “hydraulic hybrid system” that may provide big help to U.S. Manufacturers with fuel-efficient car consumers. According to The Detroit News, “The system uses hydra ... Continue reading
GM Ends Production of Isuzu Model
General Motors has announced it will end production of the seven-passenger Isuzu Ascender in February upon the closing of its assembly plant in Oklahoma City. The seven-passenger Ascender accounted for 22.5 percent of Isuzu’s sales for the year, reports Automotive News. The move leaves Isuzu dealers with just thr ... Continue reading
Executives Promoted at Toyota's Indiana Operation
PRINCETON, Ind. December 18, 2005; The AP reported that two executives at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana have been promoted, and a third executive is joining the company from a Toyota plant in Japan. Seizo Okamoto, TMMI's president and chief executive officer, will become the company's chairman Jan. 1. Shuichi "Sha ... Continue reading
DOT 181-05 Friday, December 16, 2005 Contact: Rae Tyson, Telephone: (202) 366-9550 More Americans than ever are wearing their safety belts with usage rates climbing in 34 states this year, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta. In 2005, safety belt use ranged from 60.8 percent in Mississippi to 95 ... Continue reading
50 years of Mercedes-Benz vans
50 years of Mercedes-Benz vansSprinter: all time best-seller with 1.3 million vehicles soldMercedes-Benz Vans now market leader in EuropeMore than 4.5 million vans built in 50 yearsStarted with L 319 in autumn 1955 at the IAA showHanomag vehicle was basis for second model seriesMB 100 D and Vito: light vans made in Spa ... Continue reading
Extended Responsibilities at DaimlerChrysler Communications
Stuttgart, Dec 19, 2005 On January 1, 2006, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Head of Mercedes Car Group, will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG. With the extension of his responsibilities to the entire group, the respective departments will be combined. Dr. Dieter Zetsche will continu ... Continue reading
Toni Melfi leaving DaimlerChrysler AG
Stuttgart, Dec 19, 2005 Toni Melfi (39), Director of Corporate Communications and deputy of Hartmut Schick, Senior Vice President Communications, will be leaving DaimlerChrysler AG on December 31, 2005, at his own request. A journalist by profession, Melfi was responsible in his last position at the Group for communica ... Continue reading
Toyota Withdraws From Indy Racing League Competition
12/15/2005 Torrance, CA Toyota will not return to Indy Racing Leagues (IRL) for the 2006 season, it was announced today. Toyota had originally planned to withdraw from open-wheel racing following the 2006 season, but that decision was expedited one year to allow the IRL to move to a common engine for the upcoming seaso ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Domestic Automakers and Hyundai Motor Lost Retail Market Share When Compared to Early December 2004 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 19 December 2005 —DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor have each lost retail market share in the first 11 da ... Continue reading
Leica Geosystems Receives Chinese Outstanding Product Award
P R E S S R E L E A S E Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com, 860-399-1147 Link to press release: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/metrology/en/ndef/lgs_1075.htm?id=1152 Leica Geosystems Receives Chinese “Outstanding Product Award” for 2005 Leading Chinese Trade M ... Continue reading
Visteon Appoints Kimberley Crews Goode as Vice President, Corporate Communications
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Visteon Corporation announced that Kimberley Crews Goode will join the company as vice president, corporate communications, beginning Jan. 3, 2006. Reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Johnston, Goode will be responsible for Visteon's global internal and external ... Continue reading
Manufacture and export quality OEM Auto compressors with competitive quotation
Re: Manufacturing and exporting quality OEM Auto compressors with cheap price Dear Sirs, It is our great pleasure to find your contact information online, please forgive me send you this email. We-------Foshan Guang Dong Air Conditioner Co., Ltd. (Short spelling: FGD). FGD is one of China's BIGGEST and PROFESSIONAL aut ... Continue reading
PERRIS, Calif., Dec. 19 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced results of its December 9th annual shareholder meeting and commented on its results at the industry trade show in Louisville, Kentucky, held earlier in the month. The Company announced that the two ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 19 -- DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor have each lost retail market share in the first 11 days of December when compared to a similar time period a year ago, according to the Power Information Network (PIN), the industry's premier source fo ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Receives Third Notice of Allowance
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 19, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (PCX:RZ)("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive and related technologies, announced today that it has received a third Notice of Allowance for its proprietary Symetron(TM) technologies. This ... Continue reading
New 2005 Mercedes-Benz(R) S-Class to Rock the Luxury Car Market with Harman Kardon(R) High Quality Surround Sound Audio System HOUSTON, Dec. 19 -- Helping to move home theater-quality audio to the car, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced that its Aureus(TM) audio digital signal processor (DSP) and analo ... Continue reading
Water News Advisory: EPA Improves Wastewater Treatment with Proposed Wet Weather Policy
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Monday, December 19, 2005 * **EPA Improves Wastewater Treatment with Proposed Wet Weather Policy *Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 19, 2005) EPA is proposing a new policy for addressing peak wet weather discharges at wastewater tr ... Continue reading
Travado IBUS School Bus Digital Video Recording System Successfully Being Used
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 19, 2005--U.S. technology firm National Scientific Corporation (OTCBB:NSCT) in conjunction with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) in Scottsdale, Arizona today announced the successful installation and deployment of NSC's Travado IBUS(TM) school bus digital video recording system. NSC's T ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - December 2005 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's December 2005 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
New UK High Accuracy Tracking Service Based on CPS Matrix Technology and Orange Network
CAMBRIDGE, England, December 19 -- A low cost, high accuracy positioning system, which locates vehicles and other valuable assets, is launched this week by HD Positions. The highly innovative and unique solution, which works across the UK, with coverage inside buildings and containers, uses CPS's Matrix technology and ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, England, December 19 -- Ein kostengünstiges und sehr präzises Positionierungs-System, welches Standorte von Fahrzeugen und anderen wertvollen Anlagen ausfindig machen kann, wird diese Woche von HD Positions gestartet. Diese hoch-innovative und einzigartige Lösung, die über den gesamten Bereich Grossbrita ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Inglaterra, December 19 -- Un nuevo sistema de posicionamiento más preciso y económico que localiza vehículos y otros activos de valor, ha sido presentado esta semana por HD Positions. Esta solución altamente innovadora que funciona en todo el Reino Unido, llega hasta el interior de edificios y contenedo ... Continue reading
ANDRETTI GREEN RACING MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Amerityre Retains CCG for Investor Relations and Strategic Communications Program
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Dec. 19 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) , a developer of technologies for safer and more environmentally-friendly tires for automotive, truck, and industrial markets, announced today that it has retained CCG Investor Relations and Strategic Communications to provide counseling in a b ... Continue reading
Force Protection Industries' State-of-the-Art Web Site; Garners Praise, Popularity During 2005
LADSON, S.C.--Dec. 19, 2005--Leading specialty armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT), whose products have been in use by U.S. and Coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan for more than two years, has won substantial critical and popular success for its cutting-edge Web site during 2005. From ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Completes New Revolving Credit Arrangements
HOUSTON--Dec. 19, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that it has completed a $950 million five-year revolving syndicated credit arrangement with 16 financial institutions, and two additional one-year credit arrangements with Ford Motor Credit Company and DaimlerChrysler S ... Continue reading
Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel
Editors' Choice Award Given to Best Combination of Value, Quality, Design, and Performance on the Market IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19 -- The 2006 Kia Rio today received the Autobytel "Editors' Choice Award for Most Improved New Car." Each year Autobytel Inc., one of the most visited automotive properties on the Internet, an ... Continue reading
AFV Solutions is 'Focus On Fleets' Sponsor of Clean Cities Congress
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 19 -- AFV Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AFVS) , a diversified energy company, is the "Focus on Fleets" sponsor of the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006, to be held May 7-10, 2006, in Phoenix, Arizona. The congress, convened by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute and Arizona Clean Cities, is th ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.: Filing of a Lawsuit in Israel Against Ituran
AZOUR, Israel, December 19 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , announced that yesterday - December 18, 2005, it was served with a statement of claim which has been filed against it in the Tel-Aviv District Court. The plaintiffs in said lawsuit are shareholders holding 50% in a company (the "Contracting Party") which ... Continue reading
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
- Total Sales Increase 14.7% and Comparable Store Sales Increase 13.1% - - Company Posts Consecutive Profitable Quarters - RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 19 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005. Statement of Operations Highlights Three Months Ended November 30 2005 2004 ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Names Dennis Profitt President, Plastics Operations
TROY, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Frank Macher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today the appointment of Dennis Profitt as President, Plastics operations for the North American automotive supplier, effective January 1, 2006. In this position, Profitt will oversee all manufa ... Continue reading
Hyperion Named Blue Sky Merit Winner for its Drive Clean to Drive Change Program
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Dec. 19, 2005--Hyperion , the global leader in Business Performance Management software, announced today that it has received a Blue Sky Merit award from CALSTART, North America's leading advanced transportation technologies consortium. The Blue Sky awards recognize the groundbreaking work of large ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series Named to 15th Consecutive Car and Driver "10Best" List
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 16, 2005... The BMW 3 Series was named to Car and Driver Magazine's list of "10Best Cars" for a record 15th consecutive time, far more that any other vehicle. It was named "Best Luxury Sport Sedan" by the editors. With the inclusion of the all-new 2006 3 Series Sedan, this record of consec ... Continue reading
Honda to Mass Produce Next-Generation Thin Film Solar Cell
Tokyo, Japan, Dec 19, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its plan to begin mass production in 2007, of an independently developed thin film solar cell composed of non-silicon compound materials, which requires 50% less energy, and thus generate 50% less CO2, during production compared to a conventi ... Continue reading
Toyota to develop lithium ion battery
NAGOYA December 18, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp will accelerate efforts to develop a practical lithium ion battery to power hybrid motor vehicles in a bid to reinforce its presence in the market for the environment-friendly cars, officials said Friday. The project will be promoted by Panasonic EV ... Continue reading
Nissan in Japan Stars Online Repair Shop Time Slots
TOKYO December 18, 2005; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Friday it will introduce in January a company-wide online inquiry system enabling sales staff to make reservations at Nissan's repair garages for customers — either via computers or mobile phones. The "i-Port" system will free the staff from ... Continue reading
Parents put the Brakes on as New Drivers Take to the Road
LONDON, December 19 -- Confidence plummets as new drivers gear up to face first winter at the wheel Panicked parents are set for sleepless nights as their children take to the roads for the first time this winter, according to new research released today. With around 400,000(1) newly qualified drivers gearing up for th ... Continue reading
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