Affinia Under Vehicle Group Distributes RaybestosR Brand Brakes 2007 Master Catalog
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers Ashleigh Lockhart Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1314 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Affinia Under Vehicle Group Distributes Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes 2007 Master Catalog McHENRY, Ill. (July 19, 2006) - Affinia Under Vehicle G ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM SEATTLE ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, janievogel@yahoo.com CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM SEATTLE ADVANCE EVENT: NHRA Nationals TRACK NAME / LOCATION: Pacific Raceways, Kent, W ... Continue reading
duPont Registry of Autos August Issue out 8/12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Guthrie/Stephanie Rice JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 srice@jmprpublicrelations.com duPont Registry Dedicates August issue to the best of Italian Beauty and Exotic Craftmanship Murciélago LP640 Makes Its Cover Debut as Italian Cars Continue to Raise the Bar on Horsepower and Styling-hit ... Continue reading
Enders continues to settle in at Don Schumacher Racing
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21, 23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Truitt, 317-340-8866; willtruitt@earthlink.net ENDERS CONTINUES TO SETTLE IN AT DON SCHUMACHER RACING KENT, Wash. ( ... Continue reading
Flextronics and Juniper Enter Into Outsourcing Relationship
SINGAPORE and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 19 -- Flextronics and Juniper Networks, Inc. today announced a global outsourcing relationship whereby Flextronics will provide a portion of new product introduction, manufacturing, and logistics services on a worldwide basis for Juniper's security and networking products. "Today's ... Continue reading
Howard Rice Wins $82.6 Million Verdict For Client In Rollover Case Against Ford Motor Company
Hello, In what might be the largest single passenger recovery against an auto company to be upheld by the California Court of Appeals, the court today ruled Ford Motor Company must pay Benetta Buell-Wilson $102 million following a 1997 car accident that left her a paraplegic. Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces New Power Solutions and Interior Experience Leadership Appointments
MILWAUKEE, July 19 -- Johnson Controls Inc. today announced new roles for some of its business leaders. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Ron Weller, 49, currently vice president and general manager of the company's power solutions business in North America, has been appointed to the new pos ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--July 19, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.31 per share cash dividend payable on August 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2006. About Polaris With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manu ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. Appoints William Grant Van Dyke to Its Board of Directors
MEDINA, Minn.--July 19, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today announced the appointment of William Grant Van Dyke to the Company's Board of Directors effective July 19, 2006. Mr. Van Dyke, 61, was the Chairman of the Board of Donaldson Company, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems and replac ... Continue reading
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SAN ANTONIO--July 19, 2006--Rush Enterprises, Inc. , which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. In the second quarter, the Co ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM SEATTLE ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:allison@jrlgroup.com> allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Funny Car Champion - Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM SEAT ... Continue reading
Noble International Posts Record Second Quarter 2006
WARREN, Mich., July 19 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings of $4.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. In the second quarter of 2005, Noble reported earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share. Net income for the first half of 200 ... Continue reading
Arrowhead Pond to Become Honda Center
July 19, 2006 -- ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Southern California's premier entertainment and sports venue, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, will become Honda Center in October. The announcement was made today by Anaheim Arena Management, LLC, the management company of Arrowhead Pond, and by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The naming r ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Releases Full Coverage Map of South Africa
Company Prepares to Meet Digital Map Needs During FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa CHICAGO, July 19 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has announced a full coverage map for South Africa. Included in the data set is over 450,000 km of roads, ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39622) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Electronic Braking Systems - Forecasts to 2012, 2006 edition to their offering. In this, the third edition of this report, the author reviews the key market drive ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Issues of Vehicle Branding and Positioning Are Increasingly Prevalent
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39592) has announced the addition of Global OEM Forward Model Programmes, Forecasts To 2016 to their offering. This new report on the forward model programmes of the world's OEMs shows increasing model globalisation. The re ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 19, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ------------------ ---------------- 2006 2005 2006 2005 --------- -- ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Bluetooth in 30 Percent of New Vehicles by 2012
BOSTON--July 19, 2006--Bluetooth will feature in a third of new vehicles in 2012, increasing from just 3 percent in 2005 according to a new report from technology and consulting firm Strategy Analytics. This report, "Automotive Communications Market: Bluetooth in 30 percent of New Vehicles by 2012," predicts that five ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2006
ATLANTA--July 19, 2006--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that second quarter sales totaling $2.7 billion were up 8% compared to the second quarter of 2005. N ... Continue reading
Adventurous Consumers Dig For The All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Compass
Hundreds Head to Imperial Beach in Search of Buried Treasure What: Grab the sun block, slip on the flip-flops and head to the beach for one of the largest treasure hunts Imperial Beach, California has ever seen. Up to 200 adventurous consumers will be invited to go on a modern day treasure hunt to unearth the ultimate ... Continue reading
BOSTON--July 19, 2006--Ansoft Corporation has collaborated with Novas Software Inc. to integrate Nexxim(R), Ansoft's circuit simulation software for high-performance IC design, with Novas' Verdi(TM) Automated Debug System to create an enhanced verification solution. The integration ensures that Nexxim circuit simulatio ... Continue reading
Autoweb Enhances Workwise(CX), its Global Collaboration Tool
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 19 -- Autoweb, a global provider of engineering data management and exchange services, has unveiled a new, significantly improved version of Workwise(CX), its online collaborative exchange utility. Workwise(CX) now offers pre-configured virtual "rooms" that complement natural work processes ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics receives $2.8 million components order from DRS Sustainment Systems
TORONTO, July 19 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation, (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced that it has received a CDN$2.8 million components purchase order from DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (form ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives CDN$2.8 Million Components Order From DRS Sustainment Systems
TORONTO, Canada, July 19 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation, (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced that it has received a CDN$2.8 million components purchase order from DRS Sustainment Systems, In ... Continue reading
Baca to host 'Jerry's Kids' in Seattle
Baca to host cheering section of 'Jerry's Kids' in Seattle SEATTLE (July 19) -- Top Fuel racer David Baca and his sponsor, Mach 1 Air Services, have invited the entire population of a Seattle-area Muscular Dystrophy summer camp to this weekend's 19th annual Schuck's Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The idea was the brain ... Continue reading
Bazemore hot for the heat in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21, 23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE HOT FOR THE HEAT IN SEATTLE KENT, Wash. ( ... Continue reading
Behr America Expands Troy Headquarters Campus
TROY, Mich., July 19 -- Behr America broke ground today on a $8.5-million, three-story, 69,000-square-foot office building that will increase the overall size of its four-year-old North American headquarters and technical center by more than 75 percent. The second major expansion of the Troy location in three years, th ... Continue reading
Date Changed for Ernie Irvan's L.A.P.S. Walk Event at Michigan International Speedway in August
BROOKLYN, Mich., July 19 -- The date for NASCAR legend Ernie Irvan's second annual L.A.P.S. Walk event at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) has been changed from Wednesday, August 16th to Thursday, August 17, 2006. Irvan and the Brain Injury Association of America have chosen to change the date of the walk to b ... Continue reading
EnerSys Announces First Fiscal Quarter 2007 Results Conference Call
READING, Pa., July 19 -- EnerSys , the world's largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's first fiscal quarter 2007 financial results, and to provide an overview of the business. The call will conclude with a question and answer session. ... Continue reading
GHL Technologies Adds Balmoral Financial Services to Target Acquisition Candidates This Year
BREMERTON, Wash.--July 19, 2006--GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT), a holding company focusing on acquisitions, strategic alliances, and partnerships with companies on the cutting edge of the GPS and telematics industry, today announced that it has signed a consultation and implementation agreement with Balmora ... Continue reading
Hyundai Returns to Rally for First-Ever X Games Rally
Champion Driver Paul Choiniere and Co-Driver Jeff Becker to Battle for Gold FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19 -- Hyundai Motor America and Libra International Racing have joined forces to bring Pro Rally to the first-ever X Games Rally, Aug. 2-5, 2006. The first eight stages of the rally will be held in the Los Angeles ... Continue reading
Identify the Market Shares of the Major Manufacturers in the World's 4WD Market to 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39710) has announced the addition of Automotive 4WD Transmissions: Technology, Markets, Suppliers and Manufacturers - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. The 4WD market is changing. In Europe and North America, consumer pe ... Continue reading
Introducing the Garmin(R) zumo(TM): the Ultimate in Motorcycle Navigation
OLATHE, Kan., July 19 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the debut of zumo, designed from the ground-up to exceed the demands of motorcyclists of every stripe. The Garmin zumo debut coincided with National Ride to Work Day and the unit will be unveiled this week at motorcycling's prem ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson knows he not out of point race
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 19TH ANNUAL NHRA SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NATIONALS PACIFIC RACEWAYS -- KENT, WASH. (SEATTLE) JULY 21-2 ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line on top in Pro Stock
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *KB RACING LLC* *NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES* *SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK* *JASON LINE -- DRIVER * *MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz* *PHONE: 425-557-8899* *E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *19TH ANNUAL NHRA SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NATIONALS* *PACIFIC RACEWAYS -- KENT, WASH. (SE ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va.--July 19, 2006--KORE Wireless Group, Inc., a leading specialized provider of wholesale digital wireless services for the M2M market, and CriticalWireless Corporation, a Texas-based leader in developing web-enabled M2M communications technology, are achieving notable successes through a business partnership ... Continue reading
ELMHURST, Ill.--July 19, 2006--The term "latchkey kids" has been around for decades, but today many of the estimated 14.3 million children(a) who come home to an empty house are no longer using a key to let themselves in. In today's technologically-driven society, like the typewriter and the rotary phone, the good old- ... Continue reading
Manufacture & export quality OEM Auto compressors
Re: Manufacturing and exporting quality OEM Auto compressors with competitive price Dear Sirs, It is our great pleasure to find your contact information online, please forgive me to introduce some products of quality automotive compressors and other auto accessories e.g. Front & rear heads, Cylinders, Drive shafts, Swa ... Continue reading
Matt Slap Subaru Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
-- Number one Subaru dealer in Delaware marks quarter century of service -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 19 -- Subaru of America, Inc. honored Eve Slap, founder and owner of Matt Slap Subaru of Delaware, for 25 years of outstanding service with the Subaru franchise. An award of recognition was presented by the company's cha ... Continue reading
A total of 20 Meijer E85 ethanol fueling stations will provide Michigan drivers with an alternative fuel by the end of the year WARREN, Mich., July 19 -- Meijer today announced the Grand Opening of its first E85 ethanol fueling station in the state of Michigan. The pump, located at Meijer's newest gas station at 12 Mil ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Kim Kovac Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Metaldyne University
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 19 -- Kim Kovac has been appointed executive vice president of Human Resources and Metaldyne University, Metaldyne Corp. announced today. She will report to Tim Leuliette, chairman, president and CEO. In this expanded role, Kovac will continue to oversee the company's global Human Resources functi ... Continue reading
Modine Manufacturing Company Announces Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--July 19, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share on outstanding common stock, payable September 1, 2006 to ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--July 19, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported net earnings of $0.51 per fully diluted share from continuing operations, for its fiscal 2007 first quarter ended June 26, 2006, compared with $0.60 per fully diluted sh ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Earns Recognition as Honda's Power Transmission Supplier of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--July 19, 2006--Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, has received the Power Transmission Supplier of the Year Award from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC for their recent fiscal year. The criteria for this recognition included d ... Continue reading
NAACP Recognizes Ford Motor Company With 'Top Honors' on Automotive Industry Report Card
- NAACP votes Ford as one of its highest performers on 2006 Economic Reciprocity Initiative Report Card - Ford to serve as title sponsor of Youth Freedom Fund Dinner - Baton to be passed to Detroit as the host city for the 2007 NAACP Convention - Ford to serve on host committee WASHINGTON, July 19 -- For the second yea ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Seattle Pre Race: KJ & Seattle Have a History Together
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ & Seattle Have a History Together ACDelco Cobalt crew preps for successful defense of 2005 Pacific Raceways win Sugar Hill, Ga., July 18, 2006 - This weekend, the POWERade Drag Racing Series will be making its annual visit to the Pacific ... Continue reading
NHRA's McClenathan Ready for FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 McClenathan Looks for Victory at Infineon Raceway at FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, July 28-30, is more than just an average stop on the POWERade Drag Racing Series for Top Fuel driver Cor ... Continue reading
NHRA WJ Seattle Pre Race: Seattle Racer Marks First Year at "Warren Johnson University"
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Seattle Racer Marks First Year at "Warren Johnson University" Career move carries Auburn native to WJ's GM Performance Parts GTO crew Sugar Hill, Ga., July 19, 2006 - One year ago, Adam Drzayich was a young man living a typical life. Born a ... Continue reading
Rafa Matos Excited About Unknowns at Edmonton
Raphael Matos Excited About Unknowns at Edmonton EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada, July 19, 2006 - As a rookie in the Yokohama Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda, Raphael Matos has faced a number of unknowns this season. As he works to get experience in a new car, with a new team and on several new ... Continue reading
Reply! Appoints David Kallery as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 19 -- Reply!, Inc. (www.reply.com), today announced the addition of David Kallery as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. Most recently, Kallery served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Exclusive Resorts, the world's largest luxury residence club, where among ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Expands Relationship With Nissan North America
Rockford Fosgate(R) an Optional Upgrade in 2007 Sentra, Versa Models TEMPE, Ariz., July 19 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that it has expanded its relationship with Nissan North America to bring the deep bass and audio clarity of Rockford Fosgate's premium mobile audio to the stylish, new 2007 Nissan Sentra se ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson ready, set for Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21, 23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CARLSON READY, SET FOR SEATTLE KENT, Wash. (July 1 ... Continue reading
SCCA Soloists Beat The Heat in Denver
For Immediate Release Hot Times A Mile High: Denver Tour Soloists Beat The Heat At DIA DENVER, Colo. (July 19, 2006) - 100 degree heat challenges even the most diehard of competitors, but 222 soloists would not be denied the opportunity to compete on the concrete at Denver International Airport for Round Nine of The Ti ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 19 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , announced today that it has revised its earnings target for the year ending December 31, 2006. The Company now expects that its diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the year will be in the range of $2.05 to $2.15, including $0.08 of stock option ... Continue reading
Special School for Monterey Historic Racers
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Stevens Jr. hopes a consistent car will help him win again in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21, 23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. HOPES A CONSISTENT CAR WILL HELP HIM W ... Continue reading
The Hanover Insurance Group Launches Popular Connections Auto Product in New Hampshire, New Jersey
-- Multi-Variate Product Expected to Mirror its Success in Other States -- -- Flexibility Provides Expanded Market Reach to Independent Agents -- WORCESTER, Mass., July 19 -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. , a leading super regional property and casualty company, announced today that its popular Connections(TM) Auto ... Continue reading
The Hartford Announces Sale of Omni Insurance Group
HARTFORD, Conn., July 19 -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. , one of the nation's leading providers of investment and insurance products, today announced a definitive agreement to sell its non-standard property and casualty subsidiary, Omni Insurance Group, to Independent Insurance Investments, Inc. (4i's), ... Continue reading
ThyssenKrupp Budd Company Sells Plastics Operations to Continental Structural Plastics
TROY, Mich., July 19 -- ThyssenKrupp Budd Company, a leading supplier to the automotive industry, today announced the sale of its plastics materials manufacturing and molding operations to Continental Structural Plastics of Bingham Farms, MI. Sale price was not disclosed. Included in the divestiture are ThyssenKrupp Bu ... Continue reading
Toyota Industries Corp. Named by FORTUNE Magazine as One of the World's Most Admired Companies
IRVINE, Calif.--July 19, 2006--FORTUNE magazine has named Toyota Industries Corp. (TICO) to its top 50 list of the World's Most Admired Companies. This is the first time that TICO has appeared on the Global top 50 All-Star list, ranking as the 36th most admired company, tied with Lowe's. TICO achieved an additional hon ... Continue reading
Wales Selected as Preferred Location for Production of Smart Cars
NEW YORK, July 19 -- Wales has been chosen by Project Kimber, a consortium of international auto executives, as the preferred location for a new assembly plant for the production of its re-branded and re-engineered versions of DaimlerChrysler's smart roadster and coupe sports cars. The decision, which ends months of sp ... Continue reading
Who Will Win The JEG'S Crown? (NHRA/JEG'S)
Belle Rose winners take aim at Jeg’s Crown COLUMBUS, Ohio – The eight winners of the third annual Jegs.com NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway Park are halfway home in the chase for the coveted Jeg’s crown trophy. The eight champions – Craig Bourgeouis (Comp), Kevin Helms (Super ... Continue reading
Wingstop Selects SkinzWraps To Be Its National Vehicle Wrap Vendor
DALLAS--July 19, 2006--SkinzWraps, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrapping company, announced today that Wingstop, the number one ranked national chicken wing chain, has selected SkinzWraps to be its national vehicle wrap vendor. "Wingstop's nationwide expansion (more than 550 restaurants either open o ... Continue reading
WMXG 106.3 FM "Official Voice" of the Ben Wandahsega Off-Road Racing Team
WMXG 106.3 FM "Official Voice" of the Ben Wandahsega Off-Road Racing Team _www.benwandahsega.com_ (http://www.benwandahsega.com) Bark River, MI 7/19/06 Mix 106 has taken the Upper Peninsula by storm with it's fresh and innovative format. Their Hot Adult Contemporary format, with a mix of the top 80's hits, by Jones Bro ... Continue reading
Cars.com Expands Dealer Training Initiatives With New Trainer
CHICAGO, July 19 -- Cars.com announced today the expansion of its dealership training program with the addition of a new training manager, Kathleen Kimmel. Kimmel joins a four-member training department that this year will facilitate more than 350 training seminars to 4,500 franchise and independent dealers. Kimmel bri ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Flexes Its Modern Muscle in the Upcoming Comedy 'My Super Ex-Girlfriend'
* Dodge Brand Delivers Superior Performance in Upcoming Ivan Reitman-Directed Film * Stars Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson Joined by the Red-Hot 2006 Dodge Charger AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 19 -- Driving into theaters July 21, 2006, "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" features a 2006 Dodge Charger in the film's storyline. The Dodge C ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39694) has announced the addition of "Global Market Review of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) - Forecasts to 2012, 2006 Edition" to their offering. In this third edition of this report, we review the key market driv ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich. - General Motors today joined Meijer, CleanFUEL USA and State officials in celebrating the grand opening of Meijer's first E85 ethanol fueling station in the state of Michigan. The pump is one of 20 that will be installed at Meijer gas stations across the state before the end of this year. The pump openin ... Continue reading
Toyota's Press "Leave No Stone Unturned in Drive Forward"
By Melissa Anderson AIADA Communications and Web Content Mgr. Charismatic Leader Says âPlug-Inâ Hybrids, Flex-Fuel Vehicle Program Maybe Next for Automaker Toyota wasnât always the juggernaut it is today. There was a time early on in its almost 70 year history when the automaker nearly went bankrupt foll ... Continue reading
Lazydays Named Top 2006 Winnebago Industries Dealer
SEFFNER, Fla.--July 19, 2006--Lazydays RV SuperCenter(R) ("Lazydays"), the nation's number one recreational vehicle ("RV") dealer, has been recognized by Winnebago Industries as its top Winnebago Industries dealer, as well as its top Winnebago brand dealer and top Itasca brand dealer nationally for 2006. "Lazydays is a ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Ariz.--July 19, 2006--CSK Auto Corporation (the "Company") announced today that the cash tender offer of its wholly owned subsidiary CSK Auto, Inc. ("Auto") for Auto's 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "7% Notes") expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on July 18, 2006 (the "Expiration Time"). A ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), an automotive industry solution to the nationally recognized shortage of automotive technicians, and its 14 partnering manufacturers and the National Automobile Dealers Association honored Chris Shahsiah, a high school senior at Virginia Beach Tec ... Continue reading
Raser's Symetron Alternator Demonstrates up to 56% Improvement in Power Output in Customer Testing
PROVO, Utah--July 19, 2006--Raser Technologies Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) ("Raser"), an energy technology company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, today announced recent test results of its Symetron(TM) alternator technology designed for heavy-duty trucks and commercial ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 19, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39595) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Automotive Electronics to their offering. China's demand for automotive electronics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both producti ... Continue reading
WALES SELECTED AS LOCATION FOR PRODUCTION OF SMART CARS
NEW YORK, July 19, 2006 - Wales has been chosen by Project Kimber, a consortium of international auto executives, as the preferred location for a new assembly plant for the production of its re-branded and re-engineered versions of DaimlerChryslerâs smart roadster and coupe sports cars. The decision, which ends mo ... Continue reading
Shoppers Want Actual New Vehicle Photos, Not Stock Photography on Dealer Web Sites
IRVINE, Calif., July 19 -- According to a new study conducted by Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research among in-market car buyers, 90 percent of vehicle shoppers would prefer to view actual photos of new vehicles currently on the dealer's lot than view stock photography of a vehicle they are interested in buying. When it ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Celebrates 40th Anniversary by Reviewing Classic Cars
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 19, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today recognized its 40th anniversary by launching reviews of the most significant vehicles of the past 40 years at http://www.edmunds.com/40thanniversary/index.html. "The automotive industry and its products are d ... Continue reading
New 2007 Models and Added Show Features Promise to Appeal to Every Segment of Industry SANTA ANA, Calif., July 18 -- Advanstar Communications today announced the 26th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota will kick-off its 13-city nationwide series November 3, 2006. From New York to S ... Continue reading
South Bay Mini Debuts Limited Edition Fireballed! Minis
TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 -- Fireball Tim is at it again. The crazed Hollywood Car Designer -- creator of concept cars for such films as "Jurassic Park," "Batman Returns," "Son of the Mask" and "Gone in 60 Seconds" -- is delivering the first two of his one-of-a-kind Fireballed! Minis to South Bay Mini on Saturday, July ... Continue reading
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Fact Sheet & Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS FACT SHEET WHAT: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days * 12th Annual * 1,500+ competitors * Thousands of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will gather from across North America WHERE: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 7721 Steam ... Continue reading
New VW Eos to Roll on Goodyear Tires
AKRON, Ohio, July 18 -- While many people will stare at the distinctive folding metal roof of the 2007 Volkswagen Eos as it neatly stows into the trunk, performance driving purists will be looking lower - at the Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) VW selected the Good ... Continue reading
Auto/Mate Dealership Management Systems Announces GM-Certified DSP Rating
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.--July 18, 2006--Auto/Mate, the Dealership Management System's company with the highest overall customer satisfaction ranking in the last three combined NADA surveys, recently announced they have been formally certified by General Motors Corporation for dealer communications. Auto/Mate moved forward w ... Continue reading
Behr America Set to Expand Troy Headquarters Campus
What: Behr America will break ground on a $8.5-million, three-story, 69,000- square-foot office building. When and Where: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Behr America headquarters located at 2700 Daley Drive, Troy, MI, 48083 Participants: Frank Mueller, Behr America President Louise E. Schillin ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club 2006 ABC Supply Co. Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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NYSE 2006 ABC Supply Co./A.J. Foyt 225 Fact Sheet
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 18 -- Over 400 Rhode Island small business people and consumers faxed, called and signed petitions into Gov. Donald Carcieri's office requesting that he veto an anti-consumer, anti-small business bill, House Bill 7705. But, rather than listen to the pleas of Rhode Island's small businesses and con ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven 2006 ABC Supply Co./A.J. Foyt 225 Fact Sheet
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Webcast Alert: Gentex Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Call
ZEELAND, Mich., July 18 -- Gentex Corporation announces the following webcast: What: Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Call When: July 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EDST Where: http://www.gentex.com/ How: Live over the Internet - Simply log on to the web at the address above Contact: Lisa Richlich Investor Relations 616-772-1590, ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio 2006 ABC Supply Co./A.J. Foyt 225 Fact Sheet
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Air News Brief: EPA Continues Review of Ground-Level Ozone Standards
*News Brief* * * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Tuesday, July 18, 2006) *EPA Continues Review of Ground-Level Ozone Standards * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov In an ongoing effort to ensure that federal air qua ... Continue reading
ARGO Tracker Announces Risk-Free Offer for New Customers
TUCSON, Ariz.--July 18, 2006--ARGO Tracker Corporation announced today that it is offering free activation and three months monitoring at no charge on all new customer orders placed by July 31. ARGO Tracker's system consists of GPS-based in-field data collection units and Web-based applications that continuously monito ... Continue reading
AUDIO from Medialink: Finding Your Perfect Fit
--Whether you're a businessman who becomes a handyman on weekends or a mother of three who needs to get the kids to practice, finding the right car for your lifestyle can be a daunting process. "The Car Czar," Doug Brauner, can help. Listen to this report at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32202 Registered ... Continue reading
Autodesk Announces Russ Wicks as Inventor of the Month for July 2006
World's Fastest Stock Car Record Set Using Autodesk Inventor 3D Mechanical Design Software SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 18 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Russ Wicks and the American Challenge World Speed Record Team has been named Autodesk's Inventor of the Month for July 2006. The program recognizes the most innov ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--July 18, 2006--Auto Financial Group (AFG), an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Credit Union Acceptance Company (CUAC), a Credit Union Services Organization. Under the agreement, CUAC will offer AFG's Driving Sense(TM) v ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Softer Fourth Quarter Sales for Fiscal 2006
MILWAUKEE, July 18 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced fiscal 2006 fourth quarter consolidated net sales are softer than anticipated. Fourth quarter net sales for the Engine Segment were approximately 18% lower than projected on lower than forecasted unit volume of approximately 23%. The decrease in units ... Continue reading
Court Confirms PTCAlliance Corp. Plan of Reorganization
Company Targets Emerging From Chapter 11 by the End of July WEXFORD, Pa., July 18 -- PTCAlliance Corp., a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, fabricated parts and precision components and chrome plated steel bars, announced today that the U.S. Bankruptc ... Continue reading
David Stremme Pocono Raceway Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Race Advance Pennsylvania 500 - Pocono Raceway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Appearances: Stremme will be appearing at the Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon this Thursday in Wilke ... Continue reading
DiMora Motorcar Selects Point Forward As Official Sponsorship Agency
CHARLESTON, W.Va., July 18 -- Sponsorship marketing agency Point Forward (www.point-forward.com) has been selected as an official sponsorship agency by DiMora Motorcar (www.dimoramotorcar.com). Founded in 2003 by Jack Cipoletti and Jay Cipoletti, Point Forward adds DiMora Motorcar to its growing list of sports, municip ... Continue reading
BREMERTON, Wash.--July 18, 2006--Emergency Vehicle Installation, Inc. ("EVI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT) specializing in third party installation of GPS/telematics systems in commercial and government fleet vehicles, announced today that it has completed its assignments for ... Continue reading
GORDON IN TIGHT POINTS CHASE HEADING INTO POCONO
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Quake on the Lake Gets Big Boost from New Sponsor and Boating Enthusiast Szott Chrysler Jeep
7th Annual APBA Inboard Hydroplane Races at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Set for July 22 - 23, 2006 Rainbow Connection Benefits from One of Fastest One-mile Racecourses in Nation on Pontiac Lake PONTIAC, Mich., July 18 -- The 7th Annual Quake on the Lake to benefit the Rainbow Connection returns to shake up summe ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Pocono Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Pennsylvania 500 - Pocono Raceway Advance - 7/23/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: It's All Coming Togeth ... Continue reading
R. Sorenson No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Advance for the Goody's 250 @ Martinsville Speedway 07.22.06
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Goody's 250 - Martinsville Speedway - 07.22.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttiremotorsports.com/> ... Continue reading
Sony's Bluetooth Car Stereo Makes Road Trips High-Fidelity and Hands-Free
New Head Unit Streams Music and Phone Calls From Portable Devices NEW YORK, July 18 -- Sony is planning to do its part to help drivers enjoy safe hands-free conversations and crystal clear, streaming music on the road. The Sony MEX-BT5000 car stereo is the company's first audio-streaming AM/FM CD receiver with wireless ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - Pocono Raceway
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights Pocono Raceway Nextel Wake-Up Call When: Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. EDT Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. Who: Greg Biffle, No. 16 National Guard Ford Where: Pocono Raceway Media Center Nextel Leader Bonus - $110,000 If the points leader wins the Pennsylvania 500, he will take home a ... Continue reading
Stroll, Price & Fuchs Battle for 2006 Disc Championship, Giddings Leads Drum Brake Standings LAKEVILLE, Conn., July 18 -- Ferrari North America's Shell Historic Challenge enters its fifth and final event of the 2006 season, returning to Lime Rock Park, July 21-22, with a grouping of 35 rare and collectible Ferrari, Mas ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 18 -- Magna Electronics, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., and Mobileye Vision Technologies have announced that they have partnered to develop advanced automotive driver assistance features. The companies have signed an agreement to develop and supply a combined automatic high beam/low beam h ... Continue reading
Autos & Transportation I 2006 Feature Releases
SAN FRANCISCO--July 18, 2006--The following release focuses on the topic Autos & Transportation I: ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME CLEVELAND--GE NIGHTHAWK(TM) Bulbs Give Greater Night Driving Confidence (07/18/2006 - 08:03 AM, SOURCE: GE Consumer & Industrial, NYSE:GE) AVAILABLE EXPERTS The following knowledgeable in ... Continue reading
Soya Summit 2006 Presents Workshop on Evaluating Biodiesel Investments
BAR HARBOR, Maine--July 18, 2006--Over the past three years, billions of dollars have been poured into the development of bio-based energy fuels such as biodiesel from soybeans and ethanol from corn. This investment is causing people to look for a new generation of conversion technologies and feedstocks from plant and ... Continue reading
Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Top Fuel driver Brandon Bernstein (Budweiser/Lucas Oil dragster) visited San Francisco on Monday, July 17, for a chat with media members in advance of the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway, Aug. 28-30. Bernstein is currently ranked thi ... Continue reading
Panasonic Oxyride Powers the World's First Battery Powered Manned Flight
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Panasonic Oxyride Batteries Power the World's First Manned Flight; Joint fforts with the Tokyo Institute of Technology Making History aking history Osaka, Japan, July. 19, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic, the brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is ... Continue reading
BOSTON, July 18 -- Parking costs have increased nationwide for the third year in a row, mirroring rising demand for office space and adding stress for commuters in the U.S., Canada and around the world, according to the sixth annual North American Parking Rate survey from Colliers International, a leading global real e ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds to Hold Earnings Conference Call Friday, July 21
Conference call at 9 a.m. EDT Friday, July 21. Replay available at reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, July 18 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today it will host a conference call for prospective and current investors and financial analysts on Friday, July 21, 2006, at 9 a.m. EDT. During the call, Fin O'Neill, pres ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Edmonton Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING PREPARES FOR EDMONTON AFTER SECURING A TWO-CAR EFFORT EAST LANSING, Michigan (July 18, 2006) – Rocketsports Racing confirms a two-car entry for the West Edmonton Mall Gran ... Continue reading
CANTON, Ohio, July 18 -- The Timken Company and Clemson University today jointly announced that Dr. John C. Ziegert will hold The Timken Chair in Automotive Design and Development at the Carroll A. Campbell Graduate Engineering Center at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). (Lo ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile USAC National Midget race - Toyota Expands Involvement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Contacts: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile Media & Comm., jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 Kym Strong, Toyota Motorsports, kym_strong@Toyota.com, 310-468-5017 TOYOTA EXPANDS INVOVLEMENT AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE, SPONSORS JULY 22 USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES EVENT TOYOT ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--July 18, 2006--Alcoa Wheel Products showcased and presented its fuel savings solutions during the recent Efficient Diesel Workshop, sponsored by the Columbia Williamette Clean Cities Coalition in Portland, Oregon. The workshop educated attendees on how to save fuel and money with efficient technologies, ince ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North America's Largest Motorcycle Show Just Got Larger! - SUPERSHOW Offers More of Everything in Motorcycling - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 (Toronto) - With more than 55,000 visitors enjoying the 2006 exhibition, SUPERSHOW proved that the community of motorcycle riders is growing. To accommodate this ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 18 -- Mike MacDonald, Chairman of the Board and Scott Taylor, CEO, today announced that Gregory Humes has been named president of National Logistics Management (NLM) and Artisan Associates. "We believe Greg is exactly the right leader and partner for these enterprises," said MacDonald and Taylor. "His ext ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va.--July 18, 2006--The process of purchasing a vehicle is a common frustration among consumers. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Capital One Auto Finance, the auto lending division of Capital One Financial Corporation , finds that 65 percent of Miami-area car buyers are frustrated by the purchasing proces ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--July 18, 2006--Philips Lumileds Lighting Company, the leading provider of LEDs for automotive exterior lighting applications, is supplying the power LED technology behind a variety of exterior lighting innovations on 2006 automobiles. The industry-leading brightness, lumen maintenance and robust perfo ... Continue reading
OSCAAR OUTLAW SUPER LATE MODEL RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Fletcher Captures 3rd Win at Mosport Speedway By Don McLeod and Sandy Macfarlane July 17, 2006 John Fletcher from Milton, Ontario, dominated the 50 lap OSCAAR feature race at Mosport Speedway on Saturday, July 15. Starting on the outside pole, Fletcher qu ... Continue reading
Only Three Sponsorships Remaining for the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic
DETROIT, July 18 -- Tournament organizers are happy to announce that due to the overwhelming support from the local business community, only three sponsorship opportunities remain for the much- anticipated 2006 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic. Title Sponsor News/Talk 760 WJR returns again with Ford Motor Company; General Mo ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Brings Two-Straight Podiums to Portland
Petersen/White Lightning Brings Two-Straight Podiums to Portland 2005 GT2 Champions Fighting Their Way back into Title Contention PORTLAND, Ore., July 18, 2006 – After a string of misfortune beset Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing at the beginning of the year, the 2005 American Le Mans Series GT2 Class Cham ... Continue reading
Ricardo and JCB DIESELMAX Announce Speed Record Engines Have Reached Target of 750BHP
As the finishing touches were being put to the JCB DIESELMAX speed record contender - which Andy Green will begin testing in the UK next week - the JCB444-LSR (land speed record) engines that will aim to propel him to speeds in excess of 300mph were signed off at Ricardo's Shoreham-by-Sea premises this week after reach ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Host Conference Call and Webcast of Second Quarter 2006 Results
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 18 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it will simultaneously host a conference call (dial-in number is 800-289-0496) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the Second Quarter 2006 on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. Central time. In a ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--July 18, 2006--AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, credit unions and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, has created the AppOne Product Marketplace to provide access for third-party vendors to AppOne's growing network o ... Continue reading
Distributes $20 Million Dividend to Stockholders NEW YORK, July 18 -- KPS Special Situations Funds ("KPS") announced today that Jernberg Holdings, Inc. ("Jernberg"), a subsidiary of its portfolio company Hephaestus Holdings, Inc. ("HHI"), has completed a $57 million recapitalization. The proceeds of the recapitalizatio ... Continue reading
Meridian Addresses Emissions Standards at Jackson Facility
NEW YORK, July 18 -- In a news release last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") cited Meridian's Jackson plant for allegedly releasing excessive amounts of styrene, a chemical compound used to manufacture exterior automotive components. Meridian recently ended the production line responsible for the ... Continue reading
PHH Arval, Environmental Defense Launch PHH GreenFleet(SM) Pilot Program
First North American fleet management program designed to reduce fleet costs and emissions SPARKS, Md. and WASHINGTON, July 18 -- PHH Arval, a leading fleet management company and subsidiary of PHH Corporation , and Environmental Defense, one of the nation's leading environmental organizations, have announced the pilot ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Named to 2006 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100
Plexus Online added to annual listing of innovative supply and demand chain applications AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 18 -- Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, this week announced that Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online, the f ... Continue reading
Sun Motor International Announces Financial Results for the Year to March 31 2006
HONG KONG, July 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Motor International Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNMO) ("The Company") today announced its operating results for the year to 31 March 2006. Net profit for the twelve months was $3.1 million, or $0.11c per share, on US$51 million in revenues, compared with US$1.3 million ... Continue reading
TalentPen Rewrites the Recruiting Rulebook With Candidate Collection System
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis.--July 18, 2006-- New Technology Fills the Talent Pool by Measuring Candidates' Personality Traits, Preferences and Qualifications, Then Matches Them to Job Openings and Corporate Cultures Companies now have the ability to attract, collect, and sustain a private talent network as a recruiting reso ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--July 18, 2006--XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) returns to Chicago for its second stop this year, this time for a Nightshift event, with drifting, specialty cars and all-star performances from the Ying Yang Twins, T-Pain and Da Muzicianz. Presented by Valvoline Synpower, Nightshift visits So ... Continue reading
Capital One Offers Los Angeles Buyers a One-Stop Resource for Car Purchase
MCLEAN, Va.--July 18, 2006--The process of purchasing a vehicle is a common frustration among consumers. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Capital One Auto Finance, the auto lending division of Capital One Financial Corporation , finds that more than 60 percent of Los Angeles-area car buyers are frustrated by the p ... Continue reading
Polaris Receives Delivery Order to Supply Light Weight All-Terrain Vehicles to the US Military
MEDINA, Minn.--July 18, 2006-- 4X4 and 6X6 ATV's to be supplied to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Polaris Industries Inc. today announced it has received another delivery order from USSOCOM to ship another 50 Light Weight All-Terrain Vehicles for military applications. Polaris is currently under a f ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Signs Agreement with Ohio SAAB Dealerships
CINCINNATI--July 18, 2006--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in restoring, personalizing and protecting new and used vehicles worldwide, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) has reached agreements with 3 Ohio area SAAB dealerships Under this agreement, ... Continue reading
Universal Warranty Corporation to Join DealerTrack Aftermarket Network(TM)
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 18 -- DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc. today announced that Universal Warranty Corporation (UWC) has agreed to join the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network (TM), the industry's first independent provider of real-time aftermarket contract rating, quote generation and digital contracting for af ... Continue reading
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