DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49721) has announced the addition of “Dura Automotive 2006 Company Profile” to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds larg ... Continue reading
SECOND HONDA F1 TEST FOR MARCO ANDRETTI
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses BRACKLEY, UK 02 FEBRUARY 2007 SECOND HONDA F1 TEST FOR MARCO ANDRETTI IndyCar Series driver Marco Andretti will join the Honda Racing F1 Team for a second test in Jerez on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 February. With Jenson Button and Christian Klien focused on developing the ... Continue reading
Honda Racing F1 Team - Valencia Test Report
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses VALENCIA, SPAIN 02 FEBRUARY TEST REPORT The Honda Racing F1 Team continued the development of its RA107 car in a four-day test at the Valencia circuit in Spain this week. Race drivers Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button each conducted two days of running in the new RA107 ... Continue reading
Press Release: Evans and Skull King at NHRA Races in 2007
Press Information: For Immediate Release Attachment: Rich Evans and Skull King Contact Information The Point _Toothepoint03@aol.com_ (mailto:Toothepoint03@aol.com) EVANS AND SKULL KING TO HIGHLIGHT CP TOOL BOX ON NHRA MIDWAY AGAIN IN 2007 Rock Hill, S.C. - (February 2, 2007) Custom designer Rich Evans has turned into a ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW VOLVO V70: Takes Safety to New Heights
... including a world breakthrough for the benefit of families with young children IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America LLC (VCNA) will introduce the third generation of its V70 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show. Volvo -- a segment leader -- looks to the all-new V70 as taking safety to new heights, ... an ... Continue reading
8 Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies Earn MACP/OHSP/AAA Michigan Traffic Safety Award
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Eight Michigan law enforcement agencies earned the 2007 Award for Excellence in Traffic Safety from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) and AAA Michigan. The award recognizes the outstanding commitment the winning law enfo ... Continue reading
ADP Announces Its Third-Party Access Program
- Program delivers open, secure and integrated access to dealer management system for auto dealership third-party providers - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 2 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing Inc. today announced the launch of its Third-Party Access Program. To provide a robust set of APIs and sys ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Emissions Technologies Group
Proceeds to Further Strengthen Balance Sheet and Support Growth in Vehicle Systems and Controls, Asian Markets and Aftermarket Products and Services TROY, Mich., Feb. 2 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc., announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Emissions Technologies business group to One Equity Partne ... Continue reading
Autobytel and Potamkin Automotive, a Top 20 MegaDealer Group, Sign National Marketing Agreement
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, and Potamkin Automotive, a top 20 MegaDealer group, announced today that they have signed an agreement to create a national online customer referral program from Autobytel to the Potamkin Automotive dealerships. The marketing agr ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Facilitates over $99 Billion in Sales Annually
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announces the results of a major retail transaction study that reveals the company is now facilitating more than $99 billion in annual sales. This accounts for 28% of the 43 million used vehicles sold yearly in the United States. The groundbreaking ret ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Announces Integration With Microsoft's New DMS
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 2 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it has reached agreement with Microsoft Corp. for deep integration of DealerTrack's full product suite with Microsoft's new automotive dealer management system (DMS), which is currently under development. ... Continue reading
Flow CEO Discusses Plans for Leadership Transition
KENT, Wash., Feb. 2 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines used for cutting and cleaning applications around the world, announced that it intends to discuss its planned leadership transition on a conference call today with the investment commun ... Continue reading
Mile One Auto Group Announces New Way for Consumers to Buy Vehicles - Saving Time, Money & Hassle
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2 -- The Mile One Automotive Group, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing automotive groups, announced today plans to offer consumers a way to shop their inventory and begin their price negotiation -- virtually. Consumers will have the opportunity to lock-in deals utilizing a special system al ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49743) has announced the addition of “DAF Trucks N.V 2006 Company Profile” to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds large ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49703) has announced the addition of Bridgestone Corporation 2006 Company Profile to their offering. This new just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49728) has announced the addition of Shock Absorbers in Europe to their offering. The Shock Absorbers in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the shock absorbers industry. It includes d ... Continue reading
The Portfolio Analysis - Auto Breakers & Dismantlers Is A Comprehensive Evaluation Of The UK Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49754) has announced the addition of “Auto Breakers & Dismantlers - Portfolio Analysis” to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Auto Breakers & Dismantlers is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 20 ... Continue reading
Three Premier Dealer Groups Rolling Out DealerTrack eContracting(TM)
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 2 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced that three of the nation's premier auto retailing groups -- Sonic Automotive, privately-held V.T. Inc. and the Suburban Collection -- are implementing the DealerTrack eContracting(TM) solution across their U.S. ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Xtime as Approved Vendor
Xtime Joins Companies Certified to Access DMS Data Safely and Securely DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of software and services to automotive retailers, announced an agreement with Xtime that enables Xtime's flagship software product, ServiceCRM(TM), to access data in the R ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions AcquiresPermian Basin Salvage Pool in Odessa, Texas
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive and specialty vehicle auction services in the United States, today announced the purchase of Permian Basin Salvage Pool in Odessa, Texas. This centrally-located 10-acre facility will position IAA to more fully serve the growing demands of clients ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of software and services to automotive retailers, announced that Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi), has completed certification in the Reynolds Certified Interface program for use with the POWER dealership management system. MPi is a provider o ... Continue reading
Why I Love My RV: 10 Celebrity RVers
10 Celebrities Who Enjoy the RV Lifestyle RESTON, Va., Feb. 2 -- RV travel is more popular than ever, with ownership at a record high, according to research by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). People enjoy the comfort, convenience, control and freedom that RVs offer. Take Olympic skier Bode Miller, for e ... Continue reading
Volvo's Report on Operations 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo: Net sales for the full year increased by 7% to SEK 248,135 M (231,191) Net sales in the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 65,065 M (65,287) For 2006, income for the period rose 24% to SEK 16,318 M (13,108) In the fourth quarter, income for the period increased by 24% to SEK 3,701 M (2,995) Basic ... Continue reading
Company Profile for United Rentals, Inc.
--United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of more than 760 rental locations in 48 states, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company's 13,900 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The comp ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the weekend will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. As of 9 a.m. today (Feb. 2), AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 420 motorists since midnight and call volumes remain slightly lower than forecas ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.Com Hits Monthly Traffic Record in January
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, had its highest ever monthly traffic in January, with more than 13 million visitors. Additionally, sessions, or total number of visits to the website, and page views reached record highs, with 24 million sessions and 450 million page views. January’s 13 mi ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 4th Quarter and 2006 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings on February 20, 2007. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and CEO, and Jerry Nix, Vice Cha ... Continue reading
Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association
In the news release, Tickets Available for an Exclusive Premier Viewing of the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show, issued yesterday, Feb. 1, by Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association over PR Newswire, the media contact's email address should have read "ccyrill@gcada.org" rather than "cycrill@gcada.org" as incorrectly transmit ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports January Sales
BMW Brand Sales Up 2.5 Percent for January WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 vehicles sold in the same month of 2006. BMW Brand Sales BMW brand sales were up 2.5 percent, to 19,761 veh ... Continue reading
Toyota 5.7 Liter V8 Engine Production Begins in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 2 -- State and local officials joined Toyota officials and team members today to mark the production of the first 5.7 liter V8 engine at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL). TMMAL employs 950 team members, has the capacity to produce 130,000 4.0 liter V6 engines, 120,000 4.7 liter V8 engi ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports First $1 Billion Revenue Quarter in Company's History
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today reported that for its first quarter of fiscal 2007, earnings per share (âEPSâ) was $0.55, on sales of $1.0 billion and net income of $41.2 million. These results compare with EPS of $0.72 on sales ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results
Announces 2007 Earnings and Cash Flow Guidance DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006. Full Year 2006 Results - Full year sales of $3.2 billion, reflecting a 9% year-over-ye ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. To Launch Lead Scoring for Online Automotive Retailing Industry
Product will identify lead quality, help automotive retailers improve Internet marketing efficiency SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 2 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced it will launch an Internet lead scoring product for the online automotive retailing industry in the summer of 2007. The new product will combine Polk's predic ... Continue reading
Lenovo Starts a New Engine in Formula One
GROVE, OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom--Lenovo, a leading computer company that creates the best-engineered PCs in the world, today announced a top sponsorship agreement with the AT&T Williams team competing in the Formula One World Championship. Lenovoâs announcement took place at the launch of the teamâs 2007 r ... Continue reading
Bank of America Expands Hybrid Vehicle Program Nationally
$3,000 reimbursement available to more than 185,000 U.S. associates CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2 -- Bank of America today announced that it is expanding its program to reimburse $3,000 to associates purchasing a new hybrid vehicle. The program will now be available to more than 185,000 U.S.-based associates. Last June, the ... Continue reading
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 2 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing Inc. today announced the launch of its Network Video solution. Network Video is an open standards, IP-based operations center that unifies all dealership video into one command and control center and leverages the dealership investm ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for January 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2007; Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, reports sales in the United States of 7,819 units for January, representing a 12 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.Overall, Volvo sales for North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 8,628 units, which ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2007 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. February 1, 2007; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 82,644 units in January, up 4.5 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.3 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 6.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSJanuary ... Continue reading
Transport a Problem for Ethanol Producers
Ethanol producers are straining America's railroad system in an effort to get the increasingly popular bio-fuel from the Midwest towns where it is produced to the cities where consumers demand it. Producers worry that slow transport could make it difficult for ethanol, despite its supporters in Washington, to compete w ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Third Quarter, First Nine Months of Fiscal 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary revenues for the fiscal third quarter and first nine months ended January 28, 2007. Activity for the quarter largely reflected typical seasonal slowness in contrast to the prior year, which benefited from unusual demand for post-hurric ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's January 2007 Sales
* Ford's January Sales Totaled 166,835, Down 19 Percent Compared With a Year Ago. * Lower Sales to Daily Rental Companies (Down 65 Percent) Account for Most of the Decline. * Sales to Retail Customers Were Down Slightly (5 Percent). * New Crossover Utility Vehicles (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) Heat Up Dealer Showrooms. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group January 2007 U.S. Sales Rise 1 Percent, Based on Solid Retail Sales
* Best January in six years * Jeep(R) brand sales rise 19 percent powered by the continued strength of Jeep Wrangler * Jeep Commander sales improve 30 percent * Dodge Ram Pickup continues its momentum from previous months with an increase of 12 percent * Chrysler Town & Country sales up 20 percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich., ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports January 2007 Sales
NOTE TO EDITORS: The BMW Group is reporting an abbreviated version of its monthly sales today. We expect to provide a more thorough report tomorrow. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 v ... Continue reading
Mazda 2007 Best January in 13 Years
- Sales up 6.0 Percent; MAZDA3 Celebrates Best January Ever - IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 thanks to sales of 19,265 vehicles for January 2007, accounting for a 6.0 percent increase versus last year. January sales were led in volume by conti ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi January 2007 Sales Soar to 25 Percent Increase
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 9,383 units, up 25.6% from last January's total of 7,463. It was Mitsubishi's best January since 2004 and the largest single month percentage increase in four-and-half years (July 2002). "We are very encouraged at t ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports 2007 Best-Ever January Sales
Record CR-V Sales Help Increase Light Truck Sales by 11.0 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a new January record for total vehicle sales of 100,790, eclipsing the 2006 record of 98,394, the company announced today. With one additional selling day in 2007, sales declined 1.7 perc ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2007 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 175,850 vehicles, an increase of 5.1 percent over January 2006. The Toyota Division posted best-ever January sales of 153,732, up 4.7 percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever January sales of 22,118 units ... Continue reading
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