Toyota Stages U.S. Debut of All-New 2006 RAV4 SUV and 2007 Yaris Liftback at the 2005 SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the all-new Yaris three-door liftback at a press conference today at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Featuring vastly improved performance, overall ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Pontiac Solstice as Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 at SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the Internet's premier resource for consumer automotive information, today named the Pontiac Solstice as its Most Significant Vehicle for 2006 during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LA ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the manufacturers of the products listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) ... Continue reading
Michelin Showcases World Championship Vehicles and Ultra-High Performance Street Cars at SEMA
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2005--Whether dominating the race track with 11 World Championships in 2005 or providing the ultra-high performance Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) tires for the world's fastest production vehicles, Michelin brings the best of both worlds together this week for display at the Specialty Equipment M ... Continue reading
TOKYO November 2, 2005; Bridgestone Corp., which last month settled its tire recall dispute with Ford Motor Co., said Wednesday its group net profit for the first nine months of the year nearly doubled and raised its full-year earnings projection. Japan's largest tire company said its net profit from January through Se ... Continue reading
Delphi Memo Outlines Makeover Plans
NEW YORK November 2, 2005; Reuters reported that Delphi Corp. is studying a plan to remake its Electronics & Safety division by shedding U.S. factories, shutting technical centers and possibly buying rival Motorola's automotive unit, the Detroit News reported Wednesday. Citing an internal company document outlining a p ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced $1.6 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2006 through 2008, providing growth anticipated to outpace that of the auto industry. As a leading provider of highly engineered engine and drivetrain components and systems that improve fuel economy ... Continue reading
CallCommand Releases Train OnCommand, A New Virtual Interactive Training Center Available 24/7
CINCINNATI--Nov. 2, 2005--CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced the release of its new online training portal, Train OnCommand. This virtual interactive training center provides clients with the freedom to train at their convenience ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Opens New Distribution Center
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 2 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) has opened a new distribution center in Visalia, Calif. to better service the company's overseas sourcing operation and its regional warehouses and distribution centers across America and Canada. Coast Distribution, one of North America's lar ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Announces Securitization of Electronic Contracts Stored in Its Vault
Standard & Poor's Gives Preliminary Approval to Template of Legal Opinion for Electronic Contract Securitization Ratings LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 2 -- DealerTrack, Inc. today announced that Nissan Motors Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) has securitized approximately $80 million of electronic contracts originated and store ... Continue reading
Eaton to Present at Baird Industrial Conference
CLEVELAND--Nov. 2, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that it will participate in the 2005 Baird Industrial Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, November 8. Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will begin speaking at 1:20 p.m. Central time (2:20 p.m. Eas ... Continue reading
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2005--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) announced today that it has completed a Joint Venture arrangement with NRG Resources Inc. (NRG) to distribute GSPI's lubricant products worldwide. NRG will be making their debut in the Las Vegas SEMA Show (Nov. 2nd thru 5th), which is the largest t ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital To Sponsor Guns 'n Hoses Event with U.K. Boxing Cops
Sell-Out Crowd: Benefits Widows and Kids of Fallen Police Officers and Firefighters LENEXA, Kan., Nov. 2 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced that in collaboration with the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABA E), USA Boxing and event coor ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Nov. 2, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2005. Third Quarter 2005 Highlights -- Sales for the third quarter of 2005 were $131.0 million, a 4% decrease from sales of $135.9 million in the third quarter of 2004. -- Diluted earnings per share were $0.28 f ... Continue reading
Lunarpages Selects e-onlinedata as their Preferred Merchant Services Provider
LA HABRA, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2005--Continuing its dedication to eCommerce solutions, Lunarpages today announced a strategic alliance with e-onlinedata to provide Lunarpages Web hosting customers with Internet credit card processing services. e-onlinedata is the leading provider of merchant accounts for eCommerce and Aucti ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Elects Reynold Roeder as Chair of Audit Committee
PROVO, Utah--Nov. 2, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG) ("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electric motor drive and related technologies today announced the appointment of Mr. Reynold Roeder as Chairman of its Audit Committee by its Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. & TOKYO--Nov. 2, 2005--SMSC and Renesas Technology Corp. (Renesas) today announced that they have reached a licensing agreement enabling Renesas to incorporate SMSC technology providing Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP) for DVD audio and video, including copy-protected DVDs. Renesas is also ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Texas--Nov. 2, 2005--Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced its newest Web-based safety courses designed to help drivers learn how to avoid collisions. The courses, which are part of the Five Keys to Safe Driving e-learning series, include Forward Motion and Backing in both ... Continue reading
"SO CAL SPEED SHOP" BOOK SIGNING SET FOR NOVEMBER 12 AT AUTOBOOKS
AUTHOR MARK CHRISTENSEN: “SO-CAL SPEED SHOP” TO AUTOGRAPH COPIES OF HIS BEST-SELLER AT AUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS IN BURBANK - SAT. NOV. 12 Alex Xydias, Tony Thacker, and Pete Chapouris All Scheduled to Attend Signing Burbank, Calif. - - As the song goes: “These are the good old days,” and they've been going on for mo ... Continue reading
SSA Global Wins 2005 Software Industry Award for Best Product Strategy
CHICAGO--Nov. 2, 2005--SSA Global(TM) , a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that the company has won the 2005 Software Industry Award in the category of Best Product Strategy. The award was presented by Software Business magazine at its annual conference in Tampa, Florida o ... Continue reading
LONDON--Nov. 2, 2005--Gizmondo Europe Ltd subsidiaries of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (OTC:TGTL) today announced a deal to supply Ford Motor Company Ltd with the new Gizmondo Navigator 2006 satellite navigation package, The complete turn-by-turn, GPS-enabled satellite navigation package includes ev ... Continue reading
WhereNet Solution for Material Sequencing Centers Automates Workflow, Reduces Inventory, and Prevents Business Interruption in Time-Critical Automotive Supply Chain SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that TNT Logis ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Debuting Products Suite at SEMA Show This Week
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 2 -- NowAuto Group today announced that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS is unveiling its latest suite of product advancements at the SEMA show this week in Las Vegas. The company will be at booth 10242 to demonstrate and display the latest in GPS technology and services. The SEMA show attrac ... Continue reading
Meridian Technologies receives Honorable Mention for the 2006 Automotive News PACE Award
STRATHROY, Ontario, Nov. 2 -- Meridian Technologies, the global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing of magnesium high pressure die cast, machined and assembled automotive components, along with Hydro Magnesium, are pleased to announce that the Single Piece Cast Magnesium AE44 Engine Cradle has been awarded ... Continue reading
Mercedes SLK And BMW Z4 Comparison
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 2, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Forbes published a rather brief look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK and BMW Z4 today. If you don't want to know the findings of the article, then don't read any further. According to the author, "Neither the SLK nor the Z4 is inherently better than the other. ... Continue reading
Customized Floor Rugs and Counter Mats at 2005 SEMA Show
SALT LAKE CITY--Nov. 2, 2005--Ride Rugs USA(TM) (www.riderugs.com), provider of the ultimate accessories for automotive enthusiasts, has expanded its extensive line of customized floor rugs and counter mats with powerful, high-octane designs. An ideal combination of function and design, Ride Rugs designer rugs and mats ... Continue reading
Integration Holds Key to the Future of European Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Markets
LONDON, November 2 -- Driven by the introduction of new active safety systems and their rising penetration into commercial vehicles, the total market for the European commercial vehicle (CV) safety systems will rise from an estimated 390.5 million euros in 2004 to just over 406.2 million euros in 2012. The future of th ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: After a Little R&R, KJ is Looking for the "W" in Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net After a Little R&R, Kurt Johnson is Looking for the "W" in Pomona ACDelco Cobalt Crew aims to end 2005 season with Back-to-Back Wins Sugar Hill, Ga., November 1, 2005 - Following his exciting win at the ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals ten d ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pomona Pre Race: WJ Aims to Close 2005 Season on a Winning Note
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Aims to Close 2005 Season on a Winning Note GM Performance Parts Team targets Fourth Win of 2005 in Pomona Sugar Hill, Ga., November 1, 2005 - By all accounts, Warren Johnson has had a solid season in 2005. From the very first race, ... Continue reading
Free Car Washes for Veterans on Veterans' Day, November 11, 2005
MALDEN, Mass.--Nov. 2, 2005--In recognition of all the Veterans who have served our country, Wash Depot Holdings, Inc., is offering free car washes to all war-and-peacetime Veterans (and active military personnel) on Veterans' Day, Friday November 11, 2005. All a Veteran or active military person has to do to receive a ... Continue reading
Brooks Selects Independent ISO Testing Laboratory in Accordance With ISO/PAS 17712
LIVINGSTON, N.J., Nov. 2 -- E.J. Brooks Company has appointed ACT Laboratories Inc. located in Hillsdale, MI as the independent ISO testing facility required by the ISO/PAS 17712 standard "Freight containers - Mechanical Seals" to test Brooks' high security mechanical barrier seals marketed around the world to the logi ... Continue reading
Shelby Automobiles Unveils Shelby CS 6 Mustang Concept Vehicle
Carroll Shelby Offers Enthusiasts the Ultimate Affordable Musclecar - Shhh, Don't Tell the Guys with the V8's LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Big block and small block V8 owners of all types may want to take a second look the next time a "V6" Mustang pulls up to the light as Carroll Shelby International Inc's wholly owned subsidi ... Continue reading
Manpower Survey Finds 40% of U.S. Employees Reconsider Job Options Due to Rising Fuel Costs
Employers Face Retention Challenges in the Wake of Record Gas Prices MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2 -- The pinch at the pump is taking its toll on the American worker, according to a recent survey by Manpower. Among the 1,300 participants in an online survey conducted in September and October, more than two thirds indicated that ri ... Continue reading
Nissan Selects XM Satellite Radio as its Factory-Installed Satellite Radio
More than one million Nissan and Infiniti vehicles with XM are projected to be produced annually by 2010 model year GARDENA, Calif., and WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Nissan North America, Inc. and XM Satellite Radio today announced that Nissan North America has selected XM Satellite Radio as its factory-installed satellite ra ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Results For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
CONCORD, N.C.--Nov. 2, 2005--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) today reported record results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Third quarter 2005 results include total revenues of $79.1 million, net income of $4.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.10. Nine month 2005 results include tota ... Continue reading
SHELBY, N.C.--Nov. 2, 2005--Responding to the need to protect rescue workers from electical dangers when extricating victims from hybrid electric vehicles, Hurst has introduced a new specialized rescue tool. Similar in power and construction to other popular Jaws of Life hydraulic spreaders and cutters the new Cen SC14 ... Continue reading
U.S. New Car Sales Drop in October 2005
DETROIT November 1, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that U.S. auto sales fell sharply in October, dampened by hurricanes, fidgety consumers and high gas prices. Demand was down after a summer of heavily hyped discounts, and automakers warned that they don't expect an upswing in November. General Motors ... Continue reading
GM and Toyota to Meet in Tokyo
TOKYO November 2, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that the heads of Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Corp. will meet in Tokyo to discuss technology exchanges and to further strengthen cooperation, news reports said Wednesday, amid worries here of a political backlash over Japanese automakers huge s ... Continue reading
Flow International Completes Avure Technologies Sale
KENT, Wash., Nov. 1 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh- pressure waterjet products, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its General Press operations, which consist of the North America Press and the International Press segments, as well as the non- ultrahi ... Continue reading
HUMMER to sponsor Team Dakar USA
HUMMER to sponsor Team <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Dakar USA <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> World-renowned driver to pilot H3 in world’s most challenging off-road race DETROIT -- HUMMER Division and Robby Gordon Mot ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Magazine Wins First-Ever RSX Challenge
Super Street and Honda Tuning Tie for Second LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Acura today announced Car and Driver as the winner of the first-ever RSX Challenge. In a close competition that came down to the final event, the magazine's blue and black Comptech-supercharged 2005 RSX Type-S narrowly edged out the competition. In a sec ... Continue reading
Dorman Announces New Aftermarket Brand Strategy
Consolidation of Brands Will Leverage the Strength of the Dorman Name and Highlights New Products. New Solutions. New Opportunities. COLMAR, Pa., Nov. 1 -- Since 1918, Dorman Products has been known by a number of different names including Dorman, R & B, Motormite, and Motormite/Dorman. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Announces Historical Partnership with Volkswagen America
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2005--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - Hybrid Technologies Joint Venture With Volkswagen America To Develop Lithium / Gas Series Hybrid Hybrid Technologies, Inc. www.hybridtechnologies.com - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to ... Continue reading
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