Toyota and GM end joint fuel-cell research
Geneva March 02, 2006; James Mackintosh writing for Reuters reported that General Motors and Toyota, the world's two largest carmakers, will no longer share development of hydrogen-powered cars after failing to include fuel cells in a new advanced technology-sharing pact signed yesterday. The US and Japanese companies ... Continue reading
ADRL Harold Martin Houston Preview: Martin Preps to Double his ADRL Pleasure in Houston
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco ADRL Race Preview Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Event: RacingJunk.com DRAGPALOOZA II Location: Houston Motorsports Park Houston, TX Dates: March 2, 2006 Martin Preps to Double his ADRL Pleasure ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: EPA to Help Local Air Agencies Focus on Controllable Air Pollution
*News Brief* * * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, March 2, 2006)** *EPA to Help Local Air Agencies Focus on Controllable Air Pollution * * * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov EPA is proposing a set of proc ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 2, 2006--Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda will discuss seizing global opportunities on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Citigroup Investment Research's 19th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference held at The Grand Hyatt at Grand Central in New York City. Belda's remarks are scheduled to begin at ... Continue reading
ATI Allegheny Ludlum Announces Stainless Steel Price Increase
PITTSBURGH--March 2, 2006--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced that ATI Allegheny Ludlum is increasing selling prices for cold-rolled stainless steel sheet and strip products, including duplex alloys and auto exhaust alloys. Allegheny Ludlum is also increasing selling prices for stainless steel plate, tool st ... Continue reading
252 Pond Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 GLOBAL TRADE IN AUTO PARTS ENCOURAGED BY NEWEST FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Immediate Release Confirmation: 508 435-4882 Hopkinton, Mass. – Auto parts manufacturers in the Kingdom of Morocco are beginning to focus on the competitive market dynamics of the USA aftermarket. Earlier this yea ... Continue reading
Central Parking Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--March 2, 2006--Central Parking Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 (one and one-half cent) per share for the Company's common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will have a record date of March 31, 2006 and will be distribute ... Continue reading
Central Parking Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend on Convertible Preferred Securities
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--March 2, 2006--Central Parking Corporation announced declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.328125 a share on the convertible preferred securities that were issued in a private placement to qualified institutions in March 1998. The dividend has a record date of March 15, 2006 and will be di ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk to Drive the No. 65 SPS Brack Maggard Racing Dodge
Sending on behalf of Brack Maggard Racing - Thanks, Chris Knight Hey everyone! This is the new direction of BMR. Please let me know if you have any questions. ... Continue reading
DENSO to Establish Captive Insurance Company in Hawaii
TOKYO, March 2 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that it will establish a wholly owned captive insurance company -- DENSO Reinsurance America, Inc. -- for its group companies in March. The initial capital investment for the company will be US$3 million, and the company will be located in Hawaii, United States. In Ap ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 2, 2006--This Spring, malbon Brothers Farms (mBF), IMG and Beyond Marketing brings to Scottsdale, Arizona, an exceptional event merging the remarkable worlds of fashion, automobiles and sports - The Scion Release Invitational (SRI). In addition to being a charity celebrity golf tournament, this ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Reports Record 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NEW YORK--March 2, 2006--Medallion Financial Corp. : Quarterly Highlights -------------------- -- 4th quarter net investment income after taxes increased 75% to $0.21 per share from $0.12 per share. -- 4th quarter net interest margin increased to 4.66% from 3.96%. -- Medallion loans and total assets reach all-time high ... Continue reading
Menlo Worldwide Launches New Malaysia Entity
Operations in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Focus on Global Transportation and Logistics Management Services for High-Tech and Consumer Product Clients KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SAN MATEO, Calif., March 2 -- Menlo Worldwide, a leading provider of global logistics and supply chain management services, announced today it has ... Continue reading
Mercedes And AOL Team Up To Spotlight Emerging Artists
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 2, 2006 at 12:40 PM CST In a move seemingly geared to attract the world's growing population of pre-pubescent tweens, Mercedes and AOL Music have teamed up to highlight emerging musical talents on AOL's music channel. Music fans will find prominent Mercedes placement on AOL Musi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Record Sales In February
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 2, 2006 at 1:50 PM CST The sales figures for the last month are in, and Mercedes-Benz USA is reporting their highest ever February on record. The company noted sales of 17,356 new vehicles for the month of Febaruy, an increase of 28.4% over last year. This pushes the year-to-dat ... Continue reading
Michael O'Neal Appointed President and CEO of Team Products International, Inc.
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J.--March 2, 2006--Team Products International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael O'Neal as President and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Joseph Ettore, who had been serving as acting CEO. "We are excited about establishing a permanent management team at Team Products International, ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--March 2, 2006--Navistar International Corporation announced today that in the spirit of fairness, it is not in negotiations with the ad hoc committee purporting to own a majority of the company's 6 1/4 percent senior notes, nor does it intend to enter into negotiations with any bondholders concerning ... Continue reading
StopolAuctions Holds Auction of Atek Michigan Plant
SOLON, Ohio--March 2, 2006--Nearly 120 registered bidders participated -- 66 in person and 52 online -- in an auction held March 1 by StopolAuctions L.L.C. to purchase plastics manufacturing equipment from discontinuing operations at Atek Thermoforming, Inc's. Belleville, Mich., plant. Solon, Ohio-based StopolAuctions ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE The Maxima has topped Nissan's sedan lineup since its debut in 1981. Since those days, it has always been sportier than the average mid-size sedan, and a touch more upscale, and has often borrowed its engine and a bit of character from Nissan's series of Z ... Continue reading
DETROIT March 2, 2006; General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. have agreed to extend their advanced technology collaboration agreement two more years with a focus on safety and congestion-related technologies, and industry codes and standards. The agreement covers information exchange and collaborative research in ... Continue reading
Cold Temperatures Keep AAA Road Service Busy
DEARBORN, Mich., March 2 -- As of 2 p.m. today (March 2), AAA Michigan reports that Emergency Road Service contractors have assisted 1,480 motorists stranded due to cold weather, slippery road conditions and freezing rain. Common cold-weather issues include dead batteries and lockouts -- motorists are advised to keep a ... Continue reading
Winners of Vincentrics Best Fleet Value in America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vincentric’s Best Fleet Value awards announced; Toyota, Chevrolet Lead the Way BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – March 1, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Fleet Value in America™ awards were announced today, with Toyota leading the way by winning 12 of the 29 vehicle segments. Ch ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 2, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33803) has announced the addition of the eMarketer report: Automotive Online: Gearing Up for Greater Spending to their offering. The automotive industry is the largest advertiser in the world, and almost 70% of consumers us ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. Attends Daytona Bike Week 2006
BARTOW, Fla.--March 2, 2006--American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (OTCBB:AACS) wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., today announced participation at Daytona Bike Week. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc. stated, "I am pleased to announce t ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk to Drive the No. 65 SPS Brack Maggard Racing Dodge
Sending on behalf of Brack Maggard Racing - Thanks, Chris Knight Hey everyone! This is the new direction of BMR. Please let me know if you have any questions. ... Continue reading
Inside Track: Voting Open for Readers' Choice Awards
Voting Now Open for Inside Track Readers' Choice Award Program aimed at celebrating the best of Canadian motorsports now in its fourth year For immediate release: March 2, 2006 TORONTO, ON Voting for the fourth annual Inside Track Readers' Choice Awards, presented by Castrol, has officially opened. As of February 24, 2 ... Continue reading
Ohio State's Hawk, Carpenter & Schlegel to 'Blitz' the 2006 Cleveland Auto Show
CLEVELAND, March 2 -- The OSU Buckeyes' sensational-trio linebacker corp. -- made up of A.J. Hawk, Bobby Carpenter and Anthony Schlegel -- will meet fans and sign autographs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3 in front of the Chevrolet display during the 2006 Greater Cleveland International Auto Show presented by ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Products Scores Stadium Naming Rights
Lucas Oil Stadium is Colts' New Home INDIANAPOLIS, March 1 -- Lucas Oil Products, a California- based motor sports industry leader with strong ties to Indiana, has won the naming rights for the new Indiana stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Beginning with the 2008 season, Lucas Oil Stadium will be home to the Indianapol ... Continue reading
Chris Wimmer Mexico City Race Advance
**additional photos in attachment of race advance** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Chris Wimmer #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet Event Advance – Mexico City Race 3 of 35 Event Details: Telcel-Motorola 200 presented by Banamex Au ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Ticket News Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Contact: Jim Tretow, Director of Media & Communications, 414-453-5761, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com FANS RESPONDING, MILWAUKEE MILE TICKET SALES UP 13% FROM 2005 Milwaukee, WI (March 1, 2006) - As ticket renewals continue to stream in to The Milwaukee Mile ticket offic ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Announces 2006 Drivers – 2005 ALMS GT2 Champions Back with Bergmeister and Long LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 1, 2006 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing, the 2005 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT2 Champions, confirmed the return of ’05 Driver Champions Jörg Bergmeister (Langenfeld ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Next Generation in Car Navigation
TomTom to Launch State of the Art Range of New Portable In-Car Navigation Products and Series of New and Updated Content & Services LONDON, March 1 -- TomTom (Euronext: TOM2 ; OTC: TMOAF), the leading navigation solution provider, today unveiled the future of portable car navigation with the announcement of the new, sm ... Continue reading
Wimmer and Keith Coleman Racing head South of the Border
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Wimmer and Keith Coleman Racing head South of the Border Eddyville, Ky. – 03/01/2006 – This weekend Chris Wimmer and his Keith Coleman Racing teammates travel to Mexico City with the NASCAR Busch S ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: TrueSports, Inc. Public Relations, (614) 793-4600, truesports.pr@midohio.com <mailto:drhee@midohio.com> TRUESPORTS, INCORPORATED EXPANDS STAFF WITH ADDITIONS OF ACKFORD, MEADOWS DUBLIN, Ohio (March 1, 2006) - TrueSports, Incorporated, owner and operator of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and T ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., March 2 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it is supplying motors and electronic controllers to General Dynamics Corporation for use on their hybrid electric Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Targeting Vehicle ("RST-V"). The UQM(R) components include a permanent magnet motor and ... Continue reading
Lewis and LaJoie Team Again in Mexico
Lewis and LaJoie Team Again in Mexico MEXICO CITY, Mexico, March 2, 2006 - Shane Lewis (Jupiter, Fla.) and Randy LaJoie (Kannapolis, NC) will pair together behind the wheel of the No. 3 Whelen/ TrueChoice Motorsports BMW-Riley in the second round of the Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Purchasing Chief COO
Washington DC March 1, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volvo has named purchasing chief Steven Armstrong to the new position of COO effective today. Armstrong will head the daily operations of Volvo's r&d, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments. According to Automotive News, Armstrong's appointment ... Continue reading
Honda Plans to Increase Production in U.S.
Washington DC March 1, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda may expand its Alabama plant or add a new plant in North America in order to meet the rising demand for its fuel efficient models, reports Bloomberg. High demand for Civics has resulted in a shortage of the model, and Honda will look to import the mo ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches New Television Campaign - WHOOPEE
'Cars, Cars, Cars' Highlights Breadth of Inventory, Ease of Search CHICAGO, March 2 -- Cars.com announced plans to accelerate its 2006 media campaign with the launch of all-new television ads scheduled to debut on Monday, March 6. The campaign, "Cars, Cars, Cars," features three new spots that will air through December ... Continue reading
International Automotive Components Acquires Collins & Aikman Europe
LUXEMBOURG, March 2 -- International Automotive Components Group ("IAC") announced today that it had completed the previously proposed acquisition of certain United Kingdom, German, Dutch, Belgian, Spanish and Swedish businesses of Collins & Aikman Europe. IAC expects to close shortly on additional businesses in the Un ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--March 2, 2006--Just when consumers have become familiar with new digital radio broadcasting technologies such as satellite radio, even newer protocols are targeting their car radios, according to findings from ABI Research. "This year will bring a significant level of confusion to electronics consumer ... Continue reading
Ballard Secures US$8.3 Million Contract for Fuel Cell Bus Field Service
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 2, 2006--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) - 27 Ballard powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses on the road in Europe for an additional year Ballard Power Systems has secured an US$8.3 million contract to service 27 Ballard powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses that wil ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Appoints Harry W. Zike as Chief Financial Officer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--March 2, 2006--Siemens VDO has appointed Harry W. Zike to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company's North American operations effective Feb. 1, 2006. Zike, based at the company's North American Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., is responsible for overseeing all ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., March 2 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and year-end results on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 1-800-253-6872 International dial- ... Continue reading
Axial Vector(TM) Announces the Hiring of Dr. John F. Walter as a Consultant
Dr. Walter to Assist with Beta Site Testing PORTLAND, Ore., March 2 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced today the hiring of Dr. John F. Walter as a consultant to Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation. Dr. Walter will provide technical expertise, strategic planning and consulting to ind ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif., March 2 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) , one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and marine industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Compan ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 2, 2006--The DaimlerChrysler Corporate Conference Call took place on 1-Mar-06 3:30pm ET. Management reported that, for Feb., Chrysler Group was up 3% and Mercedes was up 28% in the US, which puts the entire DCX team up 4%. More information on this Conference Call can be obtained from Research and ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Names Experian Executive to New Compliance Advisory Council
Marc Kirshbaum of Experian joins as Founding Member of Council LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 2 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that Marc Kirshbaum, President of Experian's Fraud Solutions division, has joined DealerTrack's Compliance Advisory Council as a founding member. The Council was recently formed to as ... Continue reading
Delphi's Custom-Engineering Capabilities Featured at OFC/NFOEC
Delphi Connection Systems to Highlight Leading-Edge Fiber Optic Systems That Respond to Specific Customer-Driven Engineering Challenges WARREN, Ohio, March 2 -- Delphi Corporation's comprehensive ability to meet the wide-ranging and divergent interconnect performance requirements of the fiber optics market will be on f ... Continue reading
EPA News Advisory: EPA to Announce Companies Joining PFOA Effort
***News Advisory*** For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 2, 2006 *EPA to Announce Companies Joining PFOA Effort * Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 2, 2006) *What: *Teleconference announcing companies joining EPA's PFOA Global Stewardship Program *Who: *Susan Hazen ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--March 2, 2006--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. today announced that the Company has once again been named to Fortune Magazine's List of America's Most Admired Companies. According to the March 6 issue of the magazine, 10,000 executives, directors and analysts were asked to rate companies in various ind ... Continue reading
Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ZEELAND, Mich., March 2 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 (9 cents) per share that will be payable April 21, 2006, to shareholders of record ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS & LONDON--March 2, 2006--Sopheon, the international software and services company, announced today that Greene, Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance seals and engineered components, has chosen to adopt Sopheon's product life cycle management (PLM) process and product portfolio management ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Awarded Global Real Estate Contract with Agilent Technologies
Johnson Controls Integrated Offering Bridges Gap Between Real Estate and Facilities Management MILWAUKEE, March 2 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced the expansion of its existing global facilities management contract with Agilent Technologies to incorporate a full-service real estate management solution for Agil ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter Net Income Results Up 64%, with Record Revenue
CHICAGO, March 2 -- LKQ Corporation today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, with revenue of $143.9 million for the quarter and $547.4 million for the year. Net income was $8.3 million for the quarter and $30.9 million for the year, representing growth over 2004 of approximately ... Continue reading
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--March 2, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it has delivered a new Bomb Squad Vehicle to Ventura County in California. This vehicle is an Industry first. The primary function is to carry a remote controlled robot that has the ability to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz and AOL Music Band Together to Spotlight Emerging Artists
AOL Music Adds Alt-Rock Band Panic! at the Disco to Lineup of This Season's Breaker Artists NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., March 2 -- For decades, lyricists have included Mercedes-Benz in their songs as an icon of aspiration and accomplishment. Now, Mercedes-Benz and another icon of pop culture, AOL, have banded together ... Continue reading
FORT MYERS, Fla.--March 2, 2006--NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair, an innovative developer and international supplier of auto rejuvenation products and processes and a business unit of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM), today announced the escalation of business in China with orders of more than $1,000,000 in propri ... Continue reading
Nobel Biocare Increases Cooperation with Volvo IT
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 2, 2006--Nobel Biocare and Volvo IT have extended their cooperation agreement. Volvo IT will operate Nobel Biocare's global IT infrastructure and give the medical technology company worldwide access to the Volvo Group's IT technology and resources. Volvo IT has been providing central operating ... Continue reading
EASTON, Pa., March 2 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today that its SI Systems' Production & Assembly brand was awarded a $300,000 contract to expand an existing assembly conve ... Continue reading
Pelion Systems Appoints Kevin Fallon as CEO
Fallon Brings a 20-Year Track Record in Building Technology Companies as Pelion's Growth Accelerates BOULDER, Colo., March 2 -- Pelion Systems, a market leader in supply chain optimization solutions, today announced that Kevin Fallon has been appointed president and CEO of the company. Fallon was selected by the board ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Announces Early Year Milestones in Sales and Growth
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 -- Plexus Systems, a privately held provider of on demand total management information software solutions for manufacturing companies, has achieved several notable milestones so far this year. The company reached record sales level growth, expanded its management and technical team, and ach ... Continue reading
Solutia Adquiere el 100 Por Ciento de las Acciones de su Socio Comercial Mexicano
La propiedad única de la Planta de Puebla ayudará a satisfacer la creciente demanda mundial del vidrio laminado de seguridad del PVB de Solutia, y que se usan tanto en aplicaciones automotrices como arquitectónicas ST. LOUIS y PUEBLA, México, 2 de marzo /PR Newswire/ -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , el lí ... Continue reading
Solutia Completes Buy Out of Mexican Joint Venture Partner
Sole Ownership of Puebla Plant Will Help Meet Increasing Global Demand for Solutia PVB Interlayers Used in Automotive and Architectural Applications ST. LOUIS and PUEBLA, Mexico, March 2 -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , the world leader in the production and sale of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers, today a ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--March 2, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST on Friday, March 10, 2006. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EST that day to discuss its results for the ... Continue reading
XPEL Reports Product Download Growth
- 60.33% Growth Over Same Period in 2005 - - Nearly 37% Improvement in New Dealer Activations - - 92 New Product Dealer Applications Submitted Year-to-Date - SAN ANTONIO, March 2 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today that product downloads from its database of electronic designs during the first two ... Continue reading
A Look At Mercedes' Computer Modeled Climate Control
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 2, 2006 at 8:50 AM CST When traveling down the highway on a cold winter's night, one of the things we most take for granted is the ability to turn the heat on and have our vehicle almost instantly warmed. In the summer, the same can be said about the air conditioning. But have y ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold's HotAutoWeb Subsidiary Announces 90 Day Listing and Sales Activity
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--March 2, 2006--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) today released recent sales activity for its HotAutoWeb strategic business unit. As of March 1st, the Snap N' Sold subsidiary has closed sales in excess of $390,000.00 for the prior 90 day period, while estimated retail value of new listings climbe ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
New Toyota, Dodge and Saturn Models Pique Consumer Interest on cars.com
CHICAGO, March 2 -- Several new car models unveiled by manufacturers at auto shows over the past two months have generated significant consumer interest on cars.com, according to the latest Consumer Search Index. Leading the list of the largest month-over-month increases were the new Toyota FJ Cruiser, Dodge Caliber an ... Continue reading
Dunlop Uses Tire 'Touch Technology' to Reach Drivers
AKRON, Ohio, March 2 -- Want to feel the quick response of a tire cornering on a country road? Want to experience tire grip at its peak? Want to sense lightning-fast turn-in when steering a sports car? Dunlop is using sensory qualities -- which it calls Touch Technology -- in current and future tire development. The ti ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports Third Quarter Earnings
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 2 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2006. Highlights of third quarter operating results: * Revenue growth of 20.8% * Income increase of 3% * Diluted EPS increase of 3% * Retail unit sales growth of 13% * Same store r ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--March 2, 2006--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $2.2 million--or $0.13 per diluted share--for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2005, after special items related to the company's exit from the exhaust manufacturing and distribution business. Fiscal 2005 net income was negatively affected by $3.1 million of ... Continue reading
What Emergency Crews and Consumers Should Know about Hybrid Vehicles Involved in a Crash
TIME & DATE: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006 LOCATION: 2006 Cleveland Auto Show (East Lobby) at the I-X Center WHAT: 'Hybrid Vehicles, First Respondents Seminar II' CLEVELAND, March 2 -- More than 300 first responders from local fire departments and emergency medical technicians (EMT) from northern Ohio's c ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Value Pricing For Sporty S-Max MPV
GENEVA - March 2, 2006: The price of Ford's new seven-seat sporty S-MAX people carrier will start at £16,767 including a comprehensive array of safety and convenience equipment. Unveiled at the Geneva Show on Tuesday for the European market, the S-MAX range goes on sale in the UK in June. Ford's acclaimed Shared Techn ... Continue reading
Honda's Senior Vice President John Mendel to Speak at Motor Press Guild
At the Motor Press Guild luncheon on March 7, American Honda Motor Co.'s John Mendel will speak about Acura's upcoming 20th anniversary. Mendel will reflect on what has made Acura successful in the last 20 years, how the luxury car market differs today and what the future may hold for luxury brands. In his current posi ... Continue reading
CarDomain's Car Enthusiast Online Social Network Breaks 1.5 Million-member Barrier
Largest Such Online Community Site Offers New Functionality for Fans of All Makes of Cars and Trucks SEATTLE, March 2 -- CarDomain Network, the largest and oldest online community for car and truck enthusiasts, today announced that with the launching of its upgraded site (cardomain.com), it now features more than 1.55 ... Continue reading
Congressional Testimony: NADA Seeks Timely Disclosure of Total-Loss Data on Damaged Vehicles
Flood Vehicles from Katrina Highlight Need for Congressional Action WASHINGTON, March 1 -- In testimony today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) called on insurance companies and state titling agencies to provide consumers access to VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)-based data before they buy used ca ... Continue reading
Atlanta's NASCAR Bid Finds Big Horsepower Down The Stretch; City Ups Ante to $77 Million
ATLANTA--March 1, 2006--Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin just took a top seat on the pit box with Governor Perdue by upping the city's original $5 million commitment to a whopping $77 million in support of the NASCAR Hall of Fame bid. "To ensure the long-term success of the Hall of Fame for both NASCAR and the city of At ... Continue reading
Kia reveals three exciting new models at Geneva
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6722 Kia reveals three exciting new models at Geneva - World premieres for all-new Carnival MPV (short-wheelbase) and 'cee'd' co ... Continue reading
Ferrari 599 GTB Driving Experience Boosted By Delphi Technology
Supplier's advanced electrical, climate control and controlled suspension systems at heart of 599 GTB MARANELLO, Italy, March 1 -- Delphi Corp. is supplying key systems to Ferrari's newest luxury vehicle, the 599 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta), the Italian automaker's replacement to the 575 Maranello. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
OEConnection Launches Dealer Storefront for Enhanced Parts Marketing
RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 1 -- OEConnection LLC, the provider of North America's largest online original equipment replacement parts exchange, announced today the introduction of D2D Plus(R)- StoreFront, an internet-based advertising tool designed to promote dealership parts sales within a secure and qualified buying aren ... Continue reading
Land Rover Certified and Muddy Buddy Announce Partnership
SAN DIEGO, March 1 -- Today, Land Rover North America, Inc. and Muddy Buddy proudly announced that Land Rover Certified will be title sponsor of the 8th Annual Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. These unique events involve teams of two runners, one mountain bike and six miles of off-road fun, and are to be held this summ ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Next Generation in Car Navigation
CONCORD, Mass.--March 1, 2006--TomTom, the leading navigation solution provider worldwide, today unveiled the future of portable car navigation with the announcement of the new, smart and easy to use TomTom GO range and a complete collection of new and updated TomTom PLUS content and services. "With the launch of TomTo ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth Quarter Highlights * Net sales increased 6 percent to a new all-time record * Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 7 percent * Unit sales of SUV and Light Truck Tires increased 8 percent * Unit sales of HP/UHP tires increased 37 percent FINDLAY, Ohio, March 1 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today ... Continue reading
Former CarMax Executive, Tim Zierden, Named Vice President of Trading Operations of lanelogic
DALLAS--March 1, 2006--lanelogic, the used-vehicle trade network that uses real-time sales data to conduct electronic trading between automotive dealers nationwide, today announced Tim Zierden as Vice President of Trading Operations. Zierden, while in his capacity as Regional Vice President of CarMax, worked to create ... Continue reading
Deep Field Technologies Announces Chinese Government Approval of Share Exchange with AutoMart
MATAWAN, N.J.--March 1, 2006--Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPFD) announced today that it has received the required approvals from the government of the People's Republic of China necessary for Deep Field to close on its previously announced share exchange with Beijing Sino-US Jinche Yingang Auto T ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany, March 1 -- - New Convenience Electronics for Alfa 159 Sportwagon Launched in Geneva Alfa Romeo will introduce its new station wagon variant, the Alfa 159 Sportwagon, when the Geneva Motor Show opens this March. Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, e ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Offers Triple Miles on Delta With Two-Day Rental
TULSA, Okla., March 1 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers triple miles with Delta Air Lines(R) effective March 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006. Delta SkyMiles(R) members who rent a mid-size car or larger vehicle for two days, up to seven days in length, dur ... Continue reading
Free Song Downloads on iTunes(R) With Avis Rentals
First and Only Rental Car Company to Reward Customers with Music Downloads PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 1 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced a new and exclusive program that rewards customers with free song downloads on iTunes(R) with every rental booked on avis.com. Through the long-term arrangement with iTunes ... Continue reading
Internet Paves the Way for Car Sales and Helps Lower Costs - VIDEO ENHANCED
Ten years ago, the first car manufacturer Web site hit the Internet. Today, two-thirds of car buyers begin searching for a car on the web before ever setting foot in a dealership. How has the Internet changed car shopping? Instead of depending on dealerships to provide information on cars, most car shoppers now come to ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports February U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., March 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported February sales of 7,976 units, an increase of 6.8% compared to January sales of 7,469. "We always anticipated that our sales in February 2006 would soften compared to February 2005*, because of our commitment to reduce our fleet sa ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Plastic Omnium Sign Innovation Plan
At the Geneva Motor Show, PSA Peugeot Citroën signed a partnership agreement today with auto equipment manufacturer Plastic Omnium in view of implementing a joint technological Innovation Plan to drive shared improvements in perceived quality, safety, comfort and weight reduction. While leveraging Plastic Omnium’ ... Continue reading
Eaton to Supply Hybrid Power Systems to UPS for International and Freightliner Delivery Trucks
GALESBURG, Mich.--March 1, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been selected to provide hybrid power systems for a total of 50 step-van delivery vehicles made by International Truck and Engine and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, to be purchased by UPS, the world's largest package de ... Continue reading
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