U.S. April 2006 Auto Sales at 16.7 Million Annual Rate
DETROIT, May 2, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. light vehicle market contracted slightly to 16.7 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis in April, compared with 17.24 million units on the same basis a year earlier, industry tracking firm Autodata Corp said on Tuesday. Autodata issued that prelimin ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Adds Another Vice President of Product Management
ATLANTA--May 2, 2006--ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OTCBB: ASAM), an Atlanta-based automobile insurance enterprise, announced today its wholly owned insurance carrier and Managing General Agency added Anthony J. Pepsoski as Regional Vice President/Product Manager. For the past four years, Mr. Pepsoski was a Senior Prod ... Continue reading
Faurecia Honored by General Motors as a 2005 Supplier of the Year
TROY, Mich., May 2 -- Faurecia has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for seats for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. This marks the second consecutive year in which Faurecia has received the prestigious honor. The award was given during ceremonies held ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Reaches Agreement with Lenders and Note Holders
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 2 -- ProQuest Company , a publisher of information and education solutions, today announced it has reached an agreement with its bank lenders and private placement note holders in which both sets of creditors have granted the company a waiver of the company's current defaults under its credit arra ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces April Sales
IRVINE, Calif.--May 2, 2006--(Grassroots Newswire) Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 27,807 units, a 2.4-percent increase over the same period last year. The Kia Spectra topped vehicle sales with 8,560 units sold, while the Sorento SUV and all-new Sedona minivan posted 5,674 units, and 4,479 units ... Continue reading
Isuzu April 2006 U.S. Vehicle Sales Down
DETROIT, May 2 (Reuters) - Following are Isuzu Motors Ltd U.S. sales of light trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. April 2006 April 2005 % Change All Vehicles 884 1,412 -35.0% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 884 1,412 -35.0% Import Car 0 0 N.A. Import Truck 0 0 N.A. Dom ... Continue reading
Saab April 2006 U.S. Vehicle Sales Up
DETROIT, May 2, 2006; Reuters published the Saab Automobile AB U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. April 2006 April 2005 % Change All Vehicles 3,144 3,174 2.9% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 514 0 100.0% Import Car 2,630 3,174 -14.0% Impor ... Continue reading
April 2006 Jaguar Sales Scorecard
DETROIT, May 2, 2006; Reuters published the Jaguar Cars Ltd. U.S. sales of cars in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. April 2006 April 2005 % Change All Vehicles 1,991 2,870 -28.0% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 0 0 N.A. Import Car 1,991 2,870 -28.0% Import Truck 0 0 N.A. Dom+ ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. jetzt an der Frankfurter Börse notiert und gehandelt
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--1. Mai 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse:RGJ) freut sich, mitteilen zu dürfen, dass die Aktien des Unternehmens jetzt unter dem Kürzel (RGJ) an der Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse gehandelt werden. Die International Security Identificati ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 2 -- "The nation's consumption of gasoline can be reduced quickly and substantially through a series of economic incentives," according to Carl Person, a Green Party candidate for New York Attorney General. The incentives can be created by state action, but the results would be best if the economic incent ... Continue reading
Racing Legends Join Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2 -- Reality Racing, Inc. President Lee F. Schaefer today announced the signing of seven (7) NASCAR racing legends as part of the Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge weekly television program. DONNIE ALLISON, CALE YARBOROUGH, NED JARRETT, BUDDY BAKER, JUNIOR JOHNSON, GEOFF BODINE AND HARRY GANT ... Continue reading
Griso 1100 'Techno Custom' Motorcycle Debut in the U.S. Market
The Griso 1100's Bold Styling and Aggressive Performance Evokes Passion from Existing Enthusiasts and Excitement from a New Generation of Moto Guzzi Fans NEW YORK, May 2 -- Moto Guzzi USA, manufacturer of the legendary "Italian Eagle" Moto Guzzi(R) motorcycle and a pioneer of two-wheel vehicles, has announced the debut ... Continue reading
'Bold Moves' Puts Consumers at Center of All Ford-Brand Marketing
* "Bold Moves" is the Ford brand's new marketing communications platform, providing a consistent message about Ford and its products. * All Ford print, broadcast and digital communications will adopt Bold Moves beginning on May 2, with the debut of a 60-second commercial on FOX-TV's American Idol featuring a new song b ... Continue reading
2006 Technology Innovation Award for Ground-Breaking Graphite Foam Battery
PEORIA, Ill.--May 2, 2006--Firefly Energy, Inc., the Peoria-based spin out of Caterpillar now developing a next generation lead acid battery technology, has announced it has received Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Technology Innovation Award for its graphite foam lead acid battery which it believes has the potential to revolu ... Continue reading
Delphi Power Sliding Door Featured On Mercedes Vito, Viano
Delphi supply of power sliding doors to European market grows to 300K this year TROY, Mich., May 2 -- With its innovative power sliding door technology, Delphi Corp. will help lighten the load for drivers and passengers of Mercedes' light duty commercial vehicle, the 2006 Vito, and multi passenger vehicle, the 2006 Via ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Introduces the Harley-Davidson(R) Ride Atlas Custom-Built for Motorcycle Riders
Ride Atlas of North America Features Select Harley-Davidson Rides, Exclusive Rand McNally Motorcycle Maps, Can't-Miss Stops and Rider Tips SKOKIE, Ill., May 2 -- There are road trips and then there are rides. Rand McNally and Harley-Davidson know the difference: Cars take to the interstate for a road trip and bikers hi ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Drinking and Driving Could Ruin Party Plans for Prom and Graduation Season
DALLAS--May 2, 2006--AAA Texas, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez and the Dallas Independent School District today urged students to enjoy prom and graduation parties and celebrations, but avoid drinking and driving. "Alcohol-related fatalities are the leading cause of death among drivers aged 15 to 20 nationwide," sai ... Continue reading
Volvo Retailer in Experiential Learning Project, MBA Program, George Washington University
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Marking the end of their MBA programs, George Washington University students are given the opportunity to use a capstone project that transitions them from text book to the real world. The assignment was to develop a marketing platform for a real world business sponsor. On May 3rd, they will make f ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--May 2, 2006--Action Media: Action Media combines the thrill and content of live events with the dynamic and thriving social networking strength of newly acquired Onlineshowoff.com to create the largest online community focused on car culture and youth lifestyle Action Media, parent company of Vision Ent ... Continue reading
American Standard to Present at Merrill Lynch Conference
PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 2 -- Jacques Esculier, president, Vehicle Control Systems - American Standard Companies Inc. , will be a featured presenter at Merrill Lynch's 8th Annual Global Industrial Conference, which is being held in London, beginning at 9:10 a.m. GMT / 4:10 a.m. EDT, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The presentati ... Continue reading
ASIMCO Technologies Names New Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
BEIJING, May 2 -- ASIMCO Technologies Limited (ASIMCO), today announced that Mr. Kern Lim has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Mr. Lim will report to Jack Perkowski, Chairman and CEO, and will be based in Beijing, China. Mr. Lim succeeds Michael Cronin who has decided ... Continue reading
NEW CASTLE, Pa.--May 2, 2006--Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCBB:AXPW) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Axion Battery Products, Inc. has shipped an initial order of five hundred 16-volt TurboStart(TM) Racing Batteries to Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Inc. of Moscow Mills, Missouri; an internationally reno ... Continue reading
Bobby Unser Teams With Accident Reconstruction Firm ATA Associates
HOUSTON, May 2 -- Mention the name Bobby Unser to the average person and winning auto races instantly comes to mind. Unser, a 3-time Indy 500 Champion, has compiled one of the most impressive lists of accomplishments in American racing history. Quickly glancing over his racing record, it's easy to see why he was select ... Continue reading
Cingular Launches Rowdy: Racing 'Radio' on Your Cingular Phone
On-demand, interactive show delivers daily news, interviews, and insight from the world of stock car racing. ATLANTA, May 2 -- Cingular Wireless today announced the launch of Rowdy(TM), a unique on-demand audio entertainment service that delivers news, interviews, and unique insight from the world of stock car racing d ... Continue reading
Eaton to Present at the Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference
CLEVELAND--May 2, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Richard H. Fearon, executive vice president - chief financial and planning officer, will be presenting at the Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in London, U.K., on May 9 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. A r ... Continue reading
EVI Adds Morris G. Hall, Jr. as President of Operations
BREMERTON, Wash.--May 2, 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 named Morris G. Hall. Jr., a for ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Selects BoardVantage to Streamline Board Communication
Secure Portal Automates Cumbersome Processes and Centralizes Critical Documents MENLO PARK, Calif., May 2 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, has selected BoardVantage to provide a secure but user-friendly Web portal for its board of directors. With Boa ... Continue reading
Ford Q1 Certification Designates UGS as Preferred Ford Supplier and Confirms UGS Commitment to Customer Satisfaction PLANO, Texas, May 2 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Ford Motor Company honored it with the Ford Q1 Certification. Ford ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 2, 2006--General Motors has honored Freescale Semiconductor with a 2005 Supplier of the Year award for its overall outstanding business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services that meet high quality and availability standards. Freescale is the only semiconductor company to rec ... Continue reading
GEICO A1 Team USA Car Heads to Indianapolis 500
First Stop on Way to Indy is Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway Meeting WASHINGTON, May 2 -- For the first time in its 70-year history, GEICO will be in the center of the racing action at the Indianapolis 500 on May 28 by entering the GEICO A1 Team USA race car in the event. Ted Ward, GEICO vice president of marketing, said, ... Continue reading
PITTSFIELD, Mass.--May 2, 2006-- GE's Resins Offer Top Performance for Appliance Wire Coatings with Added Benefits of Non-Halogenated FR, Thin-Wall Constructions, and Environmental Responsibility GE Plastics has announced that various grades of its flame-retardant Flexible Noryl(1) resin for wire coating and insulation ... Continue reading
Goodyear Introduces New Hose Assembly E-Manual
AKRON, Ohio, May 2 -- Industrial distributors can now find new hose assembly and repair information on the Goodyear Engineered Products website. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The latest version of Goodyear's Industrial Hose Assembly Manual includes expanded hose assembly specifications, t ... Continue reading
ICOP to Present at the AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference
LENEXA, Kans., May 2 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NYSE Arca: ICOP), a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced that the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Owen, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference to be held in Montere ... Continue reading
WESTFORD, Mass.--May 2, 2006--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), will be hosting a free half-day seminar on Thursday, May 4 at the San Jose Marriott. The seminar will be focused on the design and development challenges semiconducto ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 2 -- The May 29, 2006 issue of AutoWeek magazine will provide readers with the 'The Inside Track' into the new Disney/Pixar animated comedy adventure, "Cars." "This special issue continues to show that AutoWeek is at the forefront of great car stuff. This is the complete insider's guide that car guys must ... Continue reading
CALGARY, Canada--May 2, 2006--VoodooPC, the world's leading architect of highly personalized, one of a kind high performance PCs, today announced it has signed on to sponsor Scott Speed, the only American to compete on the Formula 1 race car circuit. As exclusive technology sponsor, Voodoo has created a limited edition ... Continue reading
XPEL Establishes Relationship With ADP Dealer Services
- Increased Penetration for XPEL Warranty Products - - First in Automotive Paint Protection Film Industry - - Improved Dealership Profits and CSI Scores - SAN ANTONIO, May 2 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today a newly established relationship with ADP, Inc. Dealer Services , whereby XPEL's Road Haz ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- . Activant Solutions Holdings Inc. ("ASHI") and Activant Solutions Inc. ("Activant") announced today the completion of the previously announced cash tender offers and consent solicitations for any and all of ASHI's outstanding Senior Floating Rate PIK Notes due 2011 (the "PIK Notes") and Activan ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reduces 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Outlook
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 2, 2006-- Company still expects record fiscal 2006 sales; Preliminary outlook for fiscal 2007 calls for record sales and higher EPS; Conference call scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET today Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that lower than anticipated sales of snowmobiles and snow-related parts, gar ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 -- ASG Renaissance announced today the hiring of seasoned automotive analyst and manufacturing consultant Laurie Harbour-Felax. The former vice president and company officer for Harbour Consulting, Harbour-Felax was hired by ASG as executive vice president to reenergize and refocus the company's ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast
IRVINE, Calif.--May 2, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, will hold a webcast conference call on May 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM (PT) to discuss the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Hosting the call will be Jim Riesenbach, president and CEO, and Mike Schmidt, executive ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 2, 2006--Compli(R) has launched an expanded version of its free Dealer Compliance Appraisal (DCA) tool at www.compli.com/dcav2. The only tool of its kind, the popular Compli DCA lets an auto dealer conduct a confidential assessment of a dealership's existing methods of compliance with regulations an ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 137th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 2 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 30, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2, 2006. This will mark the 137th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 2 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading developer of advanced electronics technology for automotive applications, today issued a new technology backgrounder describing the FlexRay(TM) networking standard for motor vehicles and the benefits it will deliver to the automotive in ... Continue reading
Getty Realty Corp. Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2006
JERICHO, N.Y.--May 2, 2006--Getty Realty Corp. today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Net earnings were $10.5 million for the quarter, as compared to $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, largely as a result of increased environmental expenses, partially offset by ... Continue reading
JobCircle.com Brings First Smart Car to Pennsylvania
Fun and Fuel-efficient vehicle gets 40-55 miles per gallon WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 2 -- JobCircle.com today announced that they have acquired the first officially legal Smart car in Pennsylvania, a 2006 SMART ForTwo Coupe. It is estimated that only approximately 50-70 of legally converted Smart cars have been sold in th ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--May 2, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced its acquisition of Latham Motors in Twin Falls, Idaho. The store has annualized revenues of approximately $25 million and was added to Lithia's operations as Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Twin Falls ... Continue reading
Magna Announces First Quarter Results
AURORA, Ontario, May 2 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 -------- ... Continue reading
MAINMAN(R) Crane & Hoist Inspection Minimizes Downtime and Maximizes ROI
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio--May 2, 2006--Konecranes delivers improved maintenance for lifting equipment through its new crane and hoist inspection service. MAINMAN(R) crane and hoist inspection is a multi-point visual inspection of overhead lifting equipment enhanced by Konecranes proprietary software. Inspection results are de ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Announces Three-Wheel All AC Powered N-Generation
HOUSTON--May 2, 2006--Today, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks announced the introduction of its FB16NT-FB20NT series of 100 percent (AC) powered, three-wheel electric forklift trucks. The "all" AC powered N-Generation forklifts feature increased range of maneuverability an advanced Integrated Presence System and extended ser ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Third Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular third quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable June 13, 2006, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2006. Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contain ... Continue reading
Thor Reports Record Sales, Backlog for Quarter Ended April 30, 2006
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, May 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. reported today record preliminary sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2006 of $856 million, up 17% from $729 million last year. RV sales were a record $775 million, up 17% from $663 million last year. Bus sales were a record $81 million, up 23% from $66 million las ... Continue reading
CARMAGNOLA, Italy, May 2 -- - Teksid Aluminum net revenues in 2005 increased 11.5% as compared to the prior year. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA in 2005 increased slightly as compared to 2004 pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA as a result of the positive impact of increased volumes and restructuring savings, offset by the signifi ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports First-Quarter 2006 Results
WARREN, Ohio, May 2 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced net sales of $179.6 million and net income of $3.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006. Net sales decreased $1.2 million, or 0.7 percent, to $179.6 million, compared with $180.8 million for the first quarter of 2005. The ... Continue reading
The Lightship Group Changes the Face of Outdoor Advertising With Revolutionary New Airship Design
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 2, 2006-- New Materials and Technology Allows Airships to Display Full-Color, Interactive Multi-Media of Any Type That Can be Changed at a Moment's Notice The Lightship Group, a subsidiary of American Blimp Corporation, announced today its new A-170 Video Lightsign airship. This revolutionary new tec ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 -- Ford Motor Credit Company (the "Company") today announced an offer to exchange a portion of its outstanding debt securities listed in the table below (the "Old Notes") for a new series of up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes due September 15, 2010 (the "New Fixed ... Continue reading
Nissan Motorsports Backs Three-Truck Effort in 2006 Championship Off-Road Racing Series
GARDENA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--After falling just short of the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Pro-Lite Manufacturers' Championship last season, Nissan Motorsports returns in 2006 with a new lineup of three factory-supported vehicles - a pair of Pro-Lite Class Nissan Frontiers driven by Chad Hord and Art Schmitt, an ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer "Group 1" Reports 55 Percent Rise in First-Quarter Earnings
HOUSTON--May 2, 2006-- Significant Reduction in SG&A as a Percent of Gross Profit; Full-Year Guidance Raised Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that first-quarter net income increased 54.9 percent to $22.3 million, on revenues of $1.42 billion. Diluted earnings per share grew 5 ... Continue reading
EPA Certifies Approves AFV Solutions' Propane Conversion for Ford 4.6-Liter Engines
MESA, Ariz.--May 2, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), an alternative fuel vehicle solution provider, has received a certificate of conformity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its propane conversion system for the 2005 model year Ford Motor Co. 4.6-liter engine. The system allows a vehicle to oper ... Continue reading
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--May 2, 2006-- LoMaS(R) eliminates the need to deal with dispatch-related paper, providing more time to be proactive with carriers to provide better service to our customers. ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the national provider of integrated supply chain services to the metals industry, announced today anothe ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Increase in Credit Facility
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 2 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that it has increased its total credit facility with a group of lenders to $60 million from $50 million. The increase is represented by a $10 million, 7.33% Term Loan with principal and interest payable in 120 consecutive and substantially equal month ... Continue reading
Honeywell Honored by General Motors as a 2005 Supplier of the Year
Turbo Technologies and Sensing and Control Businesses Are Both Recognized by GM TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Honeywell was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its performance in providing world-class turbochargers, automotive sensors and engineering services. Two Honeywell units, Turbo Technologies and Sensin ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems, Inc. Discloses Intention to Sell a Portion of Its Santa Clarita Facility
CALABASAS, Calif.--May 2, 2006--During a webcast on May 1, 2006, regarding the financial results of National Technical Systems, Inc. for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended January 31, 2006, in response to a question from the audience, Dr. Jack Lin, Chairman of the Board, informed the listeners that the company ex ... Continue reading
EASTON, Pa., May 2 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today its SI Systems' Production & Assembly brand was awarded a $1.9 million contract to provide an automated conveyor system ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Honored As A General Motors Supplier of the Year For Sixth Straight Year
VAN NUYS, Calif.--May 2, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for 2005, marking the sixth consecutive year that Superior has been honored by GM with this prestigious award. The award, given during ceremonies Saturday, April 29, at GM' ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 2, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that, for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, earnings per share increased 28.8 percent to $0.67, on sales of $844.8 million and net income of $49.8 million. This compares with earnings per ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Dr. Pischetsrieders Vertrag bis 2012 verlängert
HAMBURG--2. Mai 2006-- Personalie Dr. Pischetsrieders Vertrag bis 2012 verlängert Der Aufsichtsrat der Volkswagen AG hat in seiner Sitzung am 2. Mai 2006 einstimmig beschlossen, den Vertrag von Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Volkswagen AG, bis zum 16. ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--May 2, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is seeing a steady increase in the sale of locking gas caps, which correlates to the rise in gas prices. Locking gas caps require that a key be used to remove the cap from the fuel fill pi ... Continue reading
Incentives Making Comeback; Internationals Investing in Crossovers, Subcompacts
Washington DC May 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as gas prices and interest rates continue to climb, dealers and automakers are starting to bring back buying incentives, reports The Wall Street Journal. Some dealers are reviving the popular free-gas offers from the weeks following Hurricane Katrina, while ... Continue reading
2 May 2006 New models comprise more than half of sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales.The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year†... Continue reading
CONTRACT OF DR. PISCHETSRIEDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, EXTENDED
HAMBURG, Germany- At its meeting on May 2, 2006, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG unanimously decided to extend the contract of Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Chairman of the Board of Management, until April 16, 2012. ... Continue reading
Spike TV Revs Up Its 2007 Lineup With 'Bullrun' OOH EDGEY
New Series Follows High Action Automotive Rally Across the Country NEW YORK, May 2 -- Spike TV speeds into action with a new event series, Bullrun, based on the international automotive rally of the same name. The 10-episode high-octane series premieres in first quarter 2007. Bullrun is produced by Pilgrim Films and Te ... Continue reading
GM April 2006 North American Deliveries
GM Reports 345,404 Deliveries in April Launch Vehicle Sales Continue to Gain Momentum, Led by All-New Full-Size SUVs Chevy Tahoe Sales Up 35 Percent, Paced by Best Sales-To-Date of 2007 Model Cadillac Escalade Sales Rise 127 Percent; GMC Yukon Sales Up 36 Percent Full-Size Pickup Sales Rise 4 Percent DETROIT - General ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April 2006 Sales for Canada
ATLANTA--May 2, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced April sales in Canada. The company sold a total of 273 Porsches, an increase of 13 percent when compared to April 2005. Year-to-date sales of 6 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports 2006 Record April Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 41,025, a new record for the month. Hyundai's sedans continued to lead the charge. Azera sales were up 82 percent over XG350/Azera sales in April 2005, and Sonata sales grew by 46 percent over last year. "We are very encouraged by th ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces April 2006 Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc.'s (NNA's) Nissan Division posted an increase in sales of 0.1 percent over last year, with the Murano celebrating best-ever April sales. The Frontier and Sentra also posted robust sales increases versus one year ago. While the Infiniti Division posted a 14.2 perce ... Continue reading
April 2006 Sales Report for Volvo Cars in North America
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports April sales of 9,749 units in the United States*. Sales for April were down 9 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,858 unit sales represented an 11 percent d ... Continue reading
Audi of America Announces April 2006 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2 -- After a successful first quarter, Audi of America, Inc. continues its sales gains with a 2.9% increase for April 2006. Marking the second best April sales month in its history and the best since 2000, Audi sold a total of 7,412 vehicles. Vehicle sales in April 2005 totaled 7,202. Leading t ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record April 2006 Sales
All-New Honda Fit Starts Strong TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Boosted by the sixth consecutive month of record light-truck sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a best-ever April sales result of 139,124 vehicles, an increase of 6.5 percent over April 2005. April was the fourth-best month in the company's U.S. sale ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April 2006 Sales Best Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., May 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest April on record with sales of 21,270 new vehicles, an increase of 13.1 percent over last April, bringing year-to-date sales to 72,512 new vehicles, a 15.9 percent increase compared to year-to-date 2005. Passenger car sales of 16,466 units sho ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports April 2006 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported an all-time best-ever sales month totaling 219,965 units in April, up 8.5 percent over the same period last year. "The market for lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles is showing strength, as are hybrids," said Jim Press, Toyota Motor Sal ... Continue reading
Acura Announces April 2006 Record Sales Results
TSX and TL Enjoy Record Months For the Luxury Division TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Sparked by record monthly sales for the TSX sports sedan, as well as a new monthly benchmark for the TL performance luxury sedan, Acura sold 19,372 units during the month of April, an increase of 5.3 percent over a year ago, the division ... Continue reading
Suzuki April 2006 Sales up 32 Percent
BREA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 10,669 units in April - an increase of 32 percent over April 2005 and the best April sales in company history. April is the second consecutive month in which Suzuki reported sales above 10,000 units. Year-to-date sales, which total 3 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 6 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for April 2006
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,095 Vehicles, an 8 Percent Decrease for April 2006 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,270, a 13 Percent Increase for April 2006 NEW YORK, May 2 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 211,365 passenger vehicles in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Porsche's April 2006 Results Establish Best Sales Month Ever
ATLANTA--May 2, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced its best one-month sales results ever in the United States. In April, Porsche sold a total of 3,341 cars in this country, an increase of 9 perc ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports April 2006 Sales
-- Subaru Impreza sales up 8% -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales totaling 16,073 units. Strong sales of the Subaru Impreza led the month, climbing eight percent from the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) The Subaru B9 ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Strong Increase in April 2006 Sales
BMW Brand Sales Jump 16 Percent Year-To-Date WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) crossed the 100,000-vehicle sales threshold in April, reporting year-to-date sales of 101,151 vehicles, an 11 percent increase over the 90,918 vehicles sold in the same period of 2005. Al ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Gain in April 2006 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., May 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported April sales of 10,841 units, an increase of 17.5% compared to April 2005 sales of 9,230. "While we are encouraged by a very strong month of sales, we sincerely believe that this is only the beginning," said President & CEO Hiroshi Ha ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces April 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for April 2006: Mazda North American Operations - April 2006 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date April April % April April % 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change Mazda3 9,059 9,994 (9)% 30,791 31,722 (3)% Mazda5 1,260 -- N/A 6,321 - ... Continue reading
Fuel Economy Rules in Ford's April Sales Results
* Ford's new mid-size sedans and hybrids achieve record sales. * April sales totaled 262,722, down 7 percent. Cars up 8 percent; trucks down 15 percent. * Lincoln Mercury dealers report higher retail sales for the second month in a row. * Land Rover dealers report record sales for the seventh consecutive month. ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 2 -- The Customer Research group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com/ ), will host its second quarter analyst briefing webcast on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 3:00pm EDT. A number of recent geo-political and natural events have caused the price of fuel to reach record high numbers ... Continue reading
Magna announces first quarter results
AURORA, ON, May 2 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 ---------- -- ... Continue reading
LeadPoint Taps Autobytel's Steve Lind to Launch Auto Category
LOS ANGELES, May 2 -- LeadPoint Inc. today announced that Stephen Lind has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Accounts to head the company's upcoming automotive category, build key strategic relationships and launch related categories. Mr. Lind reports to LeadPoint CEO Marc Diana. Previously Mr. Lind serve ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces New Appointments
* Ms. Jan. A Bertsch, Vice President - Information Technology Management, Chief Information Officer, Chrysler Group and Sales Mercedes-Benz NAFTA * Ronald E. Kolka, Head of Finance & Controlling, Chrysler Group * Ms. Kim Harris Jones, Vice President Product, Procurement & Cost Management Finance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Ma ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,367 per vehicle sold in April 2006, down $154, or six percent, from March 2006, and down $67, or nearly three percent, from April 2 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Hybrid Sales Up 115 Percent as April Sets Best-Ever Sales Record
* Ford Motor Company hybrid sales have seen three months of double-digit sales increases, fueled by increasing consumer awareness, gas prices, and company and government incentives * Sales success shows there is a strong demand for affordable, fuel- efficient hybrid vehicles that deliver both economic and environmental ... Continue reading
Key Players in the Chinese Automotive Market - Their Chinese Operations and Strategies
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 2, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36392) has announced the addition of "The Automotive Industry in Emerging Markets: China 1st Edition" to their offering. This report provides an analysis of automotive industry market data, trends, economic climate, governmen ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
Highlights * First quarter 2006 net income of $3 million - up $166 million versus 2005 * Strong momentum implementing three-year plan * Full-year 2006 EBIT-R guidance raised * Product sales of $2.8 billion * Significant business wins strengthen customer diversification VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 2 -- Visteon Corpor ... Continue reading
Patents And Technology For ''Contractive'' Suspension To Be Auctioned
LONDON--May 2, 2006--ThinkFire, the leading intellectual property advisor to high-tech companies worldwide, announced today that it has been retained by Mauro Bianchi SA and its major shareholder, Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire SA, to sell its patents and technology in "Contractive" suspension for motor vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Realigns Global Design Team
Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industryâs most talented design leaders. âWeâre changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,â sai ... Continue reading
Ford Realigns Global Design Talent
DeARBORN mAY 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industry’s most talented design leaders. “We’re changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,” said J Mays, group ... Continue reading
Toyota Technical Center Completes Purchase of State of Michigan Property
May 1, 2006 - Ann Arbor, Michigan â Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, closed on the purchase agreement with the State of Michigan for $11 million and completed the sale for the approximately 700-acre parcel located in York Township. In April 2005, ... Continue reading
OPTIMA Batteries(R) Unveils The 'Full Ride' Contest
New promotion gives consumers the chance to win $50,000 in vehicle upgrades MILWAUKEE, May 1 -- OPTIMA Batteries(R), a division of Johnson Controls Inc., is launching a national contest to promote OPTIMA batteries through an online and retail promotion on May 1, 2006. The "Full Ride" contest will award one lucky winner ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings, Inc. Subsidiaries Obtain Interim Relief to Modify Collective Bargaining Agreement
DECATUR, Ga., May 1 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: AHIZQ) announced today that certain of its operating subsidiaries have received interim relief temporarily modifying terms of their collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in the United States. Today, the U.S. Bankrup ... Continue reading
Sale of Bay View Acceptance Corporation Completed
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 1 -- Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc. , formerly known as Bay View Capital Corporation and the parent of Greater Buffalo Savings Bank, today announced that it had completed the sale of its auto finance subsidiary, Bay View Acceptance Corporation, to AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc. for approximately $63 ... Continue reading
Transtock(R) Unveils New Licensing Model on its Overhauled Website
CULVER CITY, Calif.--May 1, 2006--Transtock, Inc., a stock photography agency specializing in automotive and transportation images, announced today that it has transformed its website into a much more user-friendly platform for licensing the world's finest automotive and transportation images. "This is the result of ta ... Continue reading
Join CarDomain.com as Gumballers Soar Through the Final Checkpoints of Their 3000 Mile Journey
SEATTLE, May 1 -- CarDomain (http://www.cardomain.com/), the world's largest online car community, joins forces with Gumball 3000, the world's largest cult car rally, to kick-off the online launch of official Gumball 3000 rally coverage. This coverage includes exclusive interviews with Gumball 3000 founder and entrepre ... Continue reading
Yamaha Launches Repower Promotion
KENNESAW, Ga., May 1 -- Yamaha Marine Group today announced a promotion offering current used boat owners as much as $6,635* in benefits on eligible repowers. "This is an opportunity for the owner of an older boat to enjoy the benefits of a new-technology Yamaha outboard," said Dale Barnes, Yamaha Division Manager, Mar ... Continue reading
Forbes Magazine Honors PACCAR Executive; PACCAR Celebrates Record Quarterly Results
BELLEVUE, Wash.--May 1, 2006--Forbes magazine (www.forbes.com) recently published its annual CEO pay-versus-performance review. In the pay-versus-performance rankings, Forbes evaluated 189 CEOs who met the qualification criteria of a minimum of six-year tenure as chief executive. The rankings were calculated by compari ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2006 First Quarter
Increased Sales in Both RV and Manufactured Housing Segments Drive Profits in First Quarter 2006 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 1 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported its net income increased 75 percent to a record $10.2 million, on a 35 percent increase in net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Drew, ... Continue reading
'Hands-Free' Navigation With Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) 2820
Garmin Announces Bluetooth on a Portable Automotive and Motorcycle Navigator OLATHE, Kan., May 1 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 2820, a premium automotive and motorcycle navigation device for customers, as well as a configurable platform for Garmin's growing list o ... Continue reading
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