Disabled Veteran Business Earns Government Certification
TROY, Mich., Aug. 2 -- David Easterbrook, President of AME Vertical, announced today that his company has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. "This contract confirms our ability to provide our products and services to the standards required by the Federal Government. Having a GSA contract mea ... Continue reading
Funny Car points leader Capps on Wind Tunnel this Sunday
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net FUNNY CAR POINTS LEADER AND BRUT DODGE DRIVER RON CAPPS ON WIND TUNNEL THIS SUNDAY INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2006) - NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car points leader Ron Capps, ... Continue reading
Coast to Coast Power Sports Moves into Aspen Communication's Fort Worth Data Center
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 2, 2006--Coast to Coast Power Sports has moved their database and servers into Aspen Communication's data center located in Fort Worth's only telecom hotel. CTC, who operates nine motorcycle dealerships across the country, is one of the most technologically advanced dealerships in America relyin ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and New Board Member
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 2, 2006--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 of $5,371,000, or $0.69 per share (diluted), compared with net income of $4,255,000, or $0.54 per share (diluted), in the prior year period. The Company also announced the election of Mark L. ... Continue reading
New Chase Custom Finance(SM) Sales Office Opens in Minneapolis area
EDINA, Minn.--Aug. 2, 2006--Chase Auto Finance has opened a new Custom Finance business center in Edina to meet the sub-prime financing needs of automotive dealers in the Minneapolis market. Dan Spillum will manage the new business center at 7650 Edinborough Way, Centennial Lakes Office Park IV. He and the center's cre ... Continue reading
Total Resource Auctions Adds Sites in Florida
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrea Mills August 2, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 TOTAL RESOURCE AUCTIONS ADDS SITES IN FLORIDA Central Florida and Daytona Sales Join TRA ATLANTA - Manheim's Total Resource Auctions (TRA) network of salvage wholesale auctions has expanded to 27 locations nationwide with the ... Continue reading
Troconis to make Nascar debut at Watkins Glen International Eddyville, KY– Mexico native Eduardo Troconis will make his first start on the NASCAR Busch Series at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2006. Troconis will drive the #23 Chevrolet for Keith Coleman Racing in his first event of his two year contract wi ... Continue reading
Navistar Finalizes Amendment to Its $1.5 Billion Credit Agreement
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 2, 2006-- Navistar to borrow remaining funds available under its credit facility Navistar International Corporation announced today that it obtained the required consent to amend its three year senior unsecured term loan facility totaling $1.5 billion to provide it with the additional flexibilit ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 2, 2006--Ansoft Corporation today announced the immediate availability of ePhysics(TM) v2. This latest version enhances ePhysics' 3D steady-state thermal, transient thermal and linear stress analyses coupling to HFSS(TM) and Maxwell(R) 3D with dynamic-link co-simulation. The new capability allows engin ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Aug. 2, 2006--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable on or about September 1, 2006, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Augu ... Continue reading
AUDIO from Medialink: Trucks Still in Big Demand
--Pickup trucks have always been a part of the American automotive landscape. And where trucks are concerned, one company has and continues to lead the way. General Motors Vice President Gary White says the quality and innovation in new trucks means consumers don't have to give up that versatility for better fuel econo ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, will hold a webcast conference call on August 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM (PT) to discuss the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Hosting the call will be Jim Riesenbach, president and CEO, and Mike Schmidt, executi ... Continue reading
AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 2 -- With a focus on durability and fit- to-task convenience, Club Car has created the Carryall 295 series of utility vehicles, designed to tackle the most demanding jobs with ease. These new vehicles are equipped with powerful engines, on-demand all-wheel-drive capability and a host of features to e ... Continue reading
Columbus winner Mike Coughlin heads for St. Louis (NHRA/JEG'S)
Columbus winner Coughlin heads for St. Louis MADISON, Ill. – A week after winning his tenth career NHRA national event title at the JEG'S NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals in Columbus, Mike Coughlin will look to keep the ball rolling as he heads for this weekend’s Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event at Gateway ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 138th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 2 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Sept. 29, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business Sept. 1, 2006. This will mark the 138th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
Revenue Increases 49% From Prior Year; Company Updates 2006 Guidance LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 2 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Financial highlights for the quarter included the following: GAAP Results for Second Quarter of 2006 -- Revenue for the ... Continue reading
Diamond Glass Companies Announces Acquisition of Prestige Auto Glass, Inc.
KINGSTON, Pa., Aug. 2 -- Diamond Glass Companies (DGC), one of the nation's leading providers of replacement auto glass services, announced today that it has acquired Prestige Auto Glass, Inc. of Northglenn, Colorado. Prestige Auto Glass is well known and has been in business since 2002. Currently Prestige provides aut ... Continue reading
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Expands Information Technology Services Relationship With EDS
TULSA, Okla. and PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. and EDS today announced the signing of a five-year, $150 million information technology (IT) services extension agreement, with new revenue service to EDS of approximately $125 million. Under the agreement, which commences October 1, 2006, ED ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Record 2006 Second Quarter
Increased Sales in RV and Manufactured Housing Segments Lead to 18% Gain in Profits WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 2 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported its net income increased 18 percent on a 24 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Drew, a leading supplier of components for r ... Continue reading
H&E Equipment Services Announces 2006 Second Quarter Earnings and Conference Call Date
BATON ROUGE, La.--Aug. 2, 2006--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. today announced that it will release its 2006 second quarter financial results after the market on Thursday, August 10, 2006. The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Friday, August 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern tim ... Continue reading
IRL Grand Prix of Sonoma Fact Sheet, Aug. 25-27
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Fact Sheet, Infineon Raceway, Aug. 25-27 What: The IRL IndyCar(r) Series returns to Infineon Raceway for the second consecutive year for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. The weekend will also feature the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, Indy Pro Seri ... Continue reading
Maxwell Technologies Reports 2nd Quarter Financial Results
Ultracapacitor Sales Up 50% From Q1; Big Telecom Win Driving Additional Growth in Q3 CONFERENCE CALL & WEBCAST AT 5 P.M. (EDT) TODAY, AUGUST 2, 2006 - DETAILS BELOW SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. today reported a net loss of $4.3 million, or $0.25 per share, on revenue of $12.8 million for its second q ... Continue reading
Motegi Racing Enters the Bullrun - Follow Up
Hello, I wanted to follow-up regarding this press release on Motegi Racing entering the Bullrun. I have attached a photo of the G35 on the rally. Please give photo credit to: PHOTO: AntonioAlvendia/CipherMediaGroup.com. Let me know if you will be able to run this release as well. If you have any questions or would like ... Continue reading
PHH Corporation Noteholders Organize to Negotiate Terms
NEW YORK--Aug. 2, 2006--The Ad Hoc Committee of Noteholders of PHH Corporation , whose members are financial institutions which collectively hold an aggregate of more than $300 million of PHH's publicly issued Medium Term Notes, announced today that it has organized in order to negotiate with the Company the terms of t ... Continue reading
Quantum to Present at Canaccord Adams' 26th Annual Summer Seminar
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it will deliver a presentation at Canaccord Adams' 26th Annual Summer Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts. Quantum is scheduled to present to leading institutional investment representatives on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 4:30 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Examine Phenolic Molding Compounds Consumption in Automobiles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 2, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40250) has announced the addition of "Chinese Markets for Phenolic Resins and Molding Compounds" to their offering. China's demand for phenolic resins and molding compounds has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Schedules 2nd Quarter 2006 Results Conference Call
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 2 -- Rockford Corporation has scheduled its conference call to discuss second quarter 2006 financial results for Thursday, August 3, 2006. The call will be held at 4:30 PM ET and will be available either through telephone dial in or audio webcast. Please access the call or webcast at least 10 minutes ... Continue reading
SCCA, Heartland Park Topeka Agree On Trans-Am Licensing For 2006; Two Races Planned
For Immediate Release SCCA(r), Heartland Park Topeka Agree On Trans-Am(r) Licensing For 2006; Two Races Planned TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2006) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Heartland Park Topeka that will allow the track to conduct two Trans-Am(r) races in 20 ... Continue reading
Semifinal finish propels Troy Coughlin into second place (NMCA/JEG'S)
Semifinal finish propels Troy Coughlin into second place Riding the wave of two giant holeshot wins during the Motive Gear NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing I, Troy Coughlin has moved into second place in the Denso Spark Plugs Pro Street championship standings. Racing under extremely hot and humid condit ... Continue reading
Superbikes Return to Mid-Ohio for 24th Consecutive Showdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com SUPERBIKES RETURN TO MID-OHIO FOR 24TH CONSECUTIVE SHOWDOWN DUBLIN, Ohio (August 2, 2006) - The AMA Superbike Championship returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the 24th consecutive season during the Honda Super Cycle Weekend present ... Continue reading
The 'Swiss Army Knife' of Utility Vehicles -- Club Car Debuts All-New 4x4 Carryall 295 IntelliTach
AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 2 -- Offering the ultimate in versatility and durability, Club Car has created the Carryall 295 with IntelliTach, a heavy-duty utility vehicle featuring a fully automatic, hydraulic-powered attachment system -- a breakthrough in the UV market. The new IntelliTach system redefines multitasking by enab ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 2 -- Vanguard Car Rental Group Inc. ("Vanguard") announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The securities to be offered in the proposed initial public offering will include shares ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Anticipated Earnings Impact of New IT Services Agreement
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 2 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. earlier today announced the signing of a five-year, $150 million information technology (IT) services agreement with EDS. Under the agreement, EDS will provide DTG with a range of IT services including applications development and maintenance, network, workp ... Continue reading
Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. to File Second Quarter Reports on August 14th
VENTURA, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2006--Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that they intend to file on August 14, 2006 their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The reports will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company has s ... Continue reading
American Standard Appoints Edward Schlesinger Vice President and General Auditor
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 2 -- American Standard Companies Inc. today announced the appointment of Edward Schlesinger as vice president and general auditor. Schlesinger will lead the company's global audit team and provide financial audit services to all of American Standard's businesses. He will have overall responsibili ... Continue reading
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AutoSoft Announces Fixed Ops Upgrades to its Popular DMS
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa.--Aug. 2, 2006--AutoSoft International, the third-largest dealer management system provider, has announced several upgrades to the fixed operations functions within its "most recommended" dealer management system (DMS). Enhancements include upgrades to the AutoSoft DMS Parts Inventory and Service Wri ... Continue reading
DSR and Okuma America ink associate/marketing agreement
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: For Okuma: Seth Machlus - 704.504.6434 For DSR: Paul Mecca - 704.892.7335 DON SCHUMACHER RACING AND OKUMA AMERICA INK ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2006) - Okuma America Corporati ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 2 -- Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership announced today that it has acquired the assets of Imperial Rubber and Urethane Corporation of Nisku, Alberta, Canada, to expand its business of elastomer products for the oil and gas market. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The company will conti ... Continue reading
GEICO's Arizona Team Makes History With Sale of One Millionth MBI Policy
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 2 -- GEICO sold its one millionth mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) policy recently and reminded auto owners of the benefits of this unique coverage. GEICO's mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) is an all-risk policy designed to eliminate the need for an extended warranty from the auto dealer. Aft ... Continue reading
New product: E60 M5 fender side grille
Dear Sir / Madam, We would like to inform you that we have added new product to our list. Order delivery will be available from 25 August, 2006 Product no. RDPA-0901054C Product name: E60 M5 fender side grille (Chrome) Product no. RDPA-0901055B Product name: E60 M5 fender side grille (Matte black) If you are interested ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 2 -- Tavant Technologies, the global leader in warranty, service, and reverse logistics process improvement today announced its partnership with SAS the leading provider of analytics software. Tavant warranty management reduces the expense and inefficiency associated with the transactional app ... Continue reading
Discover the New Cancun Yucatan
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eCarfly Legal Counsel Approves Forward Stock Split
DALLAS--Aug. 2, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company's legal counsel has approved a forward stock split. All details are currently being finalized and will be released to the public on Monday, August 7, 2006. "Due to the overwhelming interest and demand in our company, we have collectively ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Aug. 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , announced today record preliminary sales for the 3 and 12 months ended July 31, 2006. It also announced that its backlog was at a record high, that it has increased its market share in recreation vehicles, and that it has purchased over 1 million of its shares in ... Continue reading
View Demand of Automotive Fluids & Chemicals in China by Region in 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 2, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40249) has announced the addition of "Chinese Markets for Automotive Fluids and Chemicals" to their offering. China's demand for automotive fluids and chemicals has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five y ... Continue reading
* First official photos of ultra-luxury 12-cylinder CL600 Coupe * Pioneering technology meets bespoke luxury in limited edition of the world's most desirable and highly anticipated super coupe MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and Saks Fifth Avenue come together to offer the Signature Edition of the all-new f ... Continue reading
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Roars Into Action by Rewarding Commuters Who Share Rides
Free Admission Tickets to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Help Take 100,000 Miles Off Regional Roads ESSEX, Conn., Aug. 2 -- NuRide, Inc. (http://www.nuride.com/), the nation's first incentive-based ridesharing network, announced today that Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (http://www.beardsleyzoo.org/) has become a "100,000 Mi ... Continue reading
National Wildlife Federation Rewards Commuters Who Eliminate 40 Tons of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
Leading Environmental Organization Joins the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge RESTON, Va., Aug. 2 -- NuRide, Inc. (http://www.nuride.com/), the nation's first incentive-based ridesharing network, announced today that the National Wildlife Federation, an organization dedicated to protecting the nation's wildli ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 2, 2006--Accuride Corporation today announced that it will release its earnings on Thursday, August 10, 2006, after the close of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call to review its second quarter results and preview the remainder of 2006 on Friday, Augu ... Continue reading
ButtKicker(R) Becomes 'Lifesaver(TM)'
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 2 -- The Guitammer Company Inc., makers of ButtKicker(R) brand low frequency audio transducers, today announced that its Lifesaver(TM) hazard awareness system for motor vehicles is being tested by top automotive manufacturers and tier one suppliers. The Lifesaver system accurately mimics highway ... Continue reading
Driver News - Mike Vincec awarded scholarship to Formula BMW Licensing Course
Mike Vincec Formula BMW Valencia Report Young driver earns international license during Formula BMW Course August 1, 2006 – It has been a busy summer so far for 15 year old Mike Vincec who just this past week returned from Valencia, Spain where he participated in the Formula BMW Licensing Course. The course is d ... Continue reading
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--Aug. 2, 2006--King of Prussia Mall shoppers can now enter a contest to win a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe this September. Shoppers can visit the ChevyShowcase, located in the Court of King of Prussia Mall, to complete an official entry form between now and September 15, 2006. This giveaway marks another s ... Continue reading
BLUE BELL, Pa.--Aug. 2, 2006-- Real-Time Computing Power with New Economic Model Enables Secure Business Operations and Helps Accelerate Performance of Critical Justice Applications Consolidating critical government applications onto a single ClearPath mainframe-class enterprise server system from Unisys Corporation is ... Continue reading
The New Audi S3 - Dynamism and Driving Pleasure
The new Audi S3 New A3 range performance flagship expected to open for UK ordering in early September â first UK customer deliveries scheduled for January 2007 Estimated UK OTR price approximately £27,000 Specially developed 2.0 Turbo FSI engine features alloy head, new turbo charger with enlarged turbine and c ... Continue reading
Slot Rally GB - Britain's Biggest Small Car Rally
SURREY, England - August 2, 2006: Toyota and the National Slot car Collectors Club (NSCC) have joined forces to stage the UK's largest ever slot car rally. The event will be run like a real rally, against the clock over multiple stages on different surfaces. It will take place at Toyota GB's headquarters, near Epsom, o ... Continue reading
Jeep Recalls 830,000 Liberty's For Steering Problem
DETROIT, Aug 2, 2006; Reuters reported that Chrysler Group on Wednesday said it would recall an estimated 832,500 Jeep Liberty vehicles because of a potential steering problem. Chrysler, the U.S. operating unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said that, in some of the vehicles, a ball joint in the the front suspension was prone ... Continue reading
Ford to Deliver 600,000 Fusion Hot Wheels in August, Part of New Promotion With Kellogg's Cereal
* Hot Wheels Ford Fusion models included in boxes of Kellogg's Froot Loops(R), Apple Jacks(R), Frosted Flakes(R) and Cocoa Krispies(R), arriving in Target stores on July 30 * Whoever finds the red Hot Wheels(R) Fusion in their cereal box wins a new Ford Fusion for their driveway * Promotion designed to continue buildin ... Continue reading
Manheim POINT Continues To Roll Out New Features With Addition Of Black Book
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Maraniss August 2, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM POINTSM CONTINUES TO ROLL OUT NEW FEATURES WITH ADDITION OF BLACK BOOK(r) Price Guide Added to Popular Inventory Optimization Tool ATLANTA - Manheim's popular inventory optimization tool, Manheim POINTSM, once agai ... Continue reading
"The Big Three" GM, Toyota and Honda? - Toyota, Honda Overtake Ford, Chrysler in July 2006
Washington DC August 2, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers released their July U.S. sales numbers yesterday, with Toyota posting an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase, which helped them surpass Ford as the overall No.2 best-selling automaker for the month. Meanwhile, Honda surpassed Chrysler in July ... Continue reading
Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel
Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel Issaquah, WA - - August 2, 2006 - - Green Power, Inc., a Washington based company, thrilled spectators at their demonstration on Wednesday, July 26. Green Power, Inc. demonstrated their new technology of turning everyday ... Continue reading
KIA SORENTO EX 4X4 Tepid and Trendy By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was 7 oâclock on a Sunday morning. I was at the gas pump in Williamston filling the 21-gallon tank on this Kia Sorento. We got home late the night before from a rush trip to Syracuse, NY and I needed gas, a newspaper and one li ... Continue reading
Meadow Brook Concours D'Elegance 2006
MEADOW BROOK CONCOURS DâELEGANCE 2006 Featuring the Classic Era and Mercedes By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Anyone who loves classic and other special cars and is within striking distance of Detroit could do nothing better with their time this weekend than immerse themselves in the 28th Meadow Br ... Continue reading
LeasePlan USA And American Forests Introduce Alternative Way to 'Go Green'
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Aug. 2, 2006--U.S. companies with corporate vehicles now have a new, alternative method to operate an eco-friendly company car program. LeasePlan USA, an innovative leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, in conjunction with American Forests, a world leader in planting trees for envir ... Continue reading
From Concept To Reality: Auto Design Offshoring To India
PUNE, India--Aug. 2, 2006--"Rather than piecemeal sub-contracting of design, engineering and manufacturing jobs, auto companies prefer vendors offering end-to-end services or complete solutions, from design to manufacture of components," says Arun Jethmalani, CEO of ValueNotes. A recently released report by ValueNotes ... Continue reading
Cars.com Offers Car Innovations of the Future
CHICAGO, Aug. 2 -- Cars.com has looked into its automotive crystal ball and examined industry trends and news reports to come up with 15 innovations we predict will be available in cars sometime in the next 10 years. "You can find some of these innovations on the market today, and the technology exists to incorporate m ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 2, 2006--Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for big-ticket consumer purchases, today announced the launch of Wikicars.org, the first major "wiki-powered" automotive web site. Wikicars.org is built on the principle that car shoppers often get their best information ... Continue reading
2007 Ford F-150: New Models, Lower Prices, a Longer Warranty and Now Rated to Tow up to 10,500 Lbs.
* The Ford F-150 will enter the 2007 model year with suggested retail prices up to $1,400 lower than 2006, and the best warranty and roadside assistance package of any new full-size pickup truck. * F-150's maximum tow rating is up 600 lbs. to a class-leading 10,500 lbs. * F-150's best-in-class maximum payload is 3,050 ... Continue reading
Hachette Chooses Revenue Science to Provide Behavioral Targeting for Car and Driver's Web Site
NEW YORK--Aug. 2, 2006--Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast brand owned by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., and Revenue Science, the leader in behavioral targeting for brand and search advertising, announced today that the companies have formed a relationship that will allow www.CarandDriver.com, t ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 2 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported second-quarter 2006 financial results with sales of $3.5 billion, an increase of about 3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the 2006 quarter were $91 million or ... Continue reading
Implementation of Vehicle Safety Legislations to Support Greater Demand for Passive Safety Systems
LONDON, England, August 2 -- Growing customer awareness of the need for enhanced safety, the implementation of legislations, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) protocol and technological advances are crucial factors fuelling the installation of emerging passive safety systems in vehicles. To this end, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2006; Operating Loss Cut in Half from Previous Period Last Year Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 02, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of ... Continue reading
Honda Holds Opening Ceremony of New Motorcycle Plant in Argentina
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Holds Opening Ceremony of New Motorcycle Plant in Argentina Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 02, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor de Argentina S. A. held the opening ceremony August 1, of its new motorcycle plant in the city of Florencio Valera, Buenos Aires. Argentine Presi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Employee Price Plus Extended
Auburn Hills MI August 1, 2006; Chrysler's Employee Pricing Plus program that was to expire on July 31st has been extended through August 31st. To refresh your memory, employee pricing is available to everyone. Plus, consumers have the choice of no-interest financing for 36 months or rebates that vary with each model. ... Continue reading
By popular demand, Nissan to make another 175 examples of the Micra C+C Pink £1000 customer saving available on Micra Sport and 110PS Micra Sport SR Free automatic transmission on the Micra Spirita One yearâs free insurance with Micra Sport September normally means the beginning of the end of summer. But Nissan ... Continue reading
Castrol(TM) Wheels Into the Great American Trucking Show
See Product Innovations, Learn about the Second Annual Castrol Tection(TM) Extra Big Honkin' Truck Makeover(TM) and Enter to Win a New Ford F-150 Power Wheels WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Castrol will be a sponsor at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), the fastest growing tradeshow in the U.S. for trucking industry prof ... Continue reading
Greater Risk of Accidents in Young Adult Drivers with ADHD
Treatment with Medication May Significantly Improve Driving Safety Performance WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- A pilot study conducted by researchers at the Washington Neuropsychological Institute found that a small group of young adults (n=14) with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) improved their driving safety pe ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * J.R. TODD WINS AGAIN: Rookie J.R. Todd raced to his second Top Fuel victory during the NHRA's Western Swing and once again defeated three-time world champion Tony Schumacher in the final round Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 2.3% decrease in overseas sales in July
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 Motors posts 2.3% decrease in overseas sales in July - 71,790 Kia vehicles sold overseas in July - Sales in Europe, Nor ... Continue reading
SEMA Executive Connects Profitability and Personalization with Alternative Business Model
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2006--John Waraniak, SEMA vice president, vehicle technology, will address Management Briefing Seminar participants in Michigan August 7th and 8th in Traverse City, MI. The Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) is the premiere annual gathering of more than 1,200 auto industry, academic and gov ... Continue reading
Isuzu Announces Two Additions to 2007 Pickup Line
Production to Begin in October of Two-Wheel-Drive Crew Cab and Five-Cylinder Extended Cab Models CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced today that it will add two new models to its award-winning line of pickup trucks. The i-370 4x2 Extended Cab and the i-370 4x2 Crew Cab will join the already ... Continue reading
GORDON COULD TIE EARNHARDT - AND SCHUMACHER - AT BRICKYARD
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Gold Porsche - Nine Models of the Sports Brand to Become a Limited Edition
PFORZHEIM, Germany, August 1 -- Pforzheim is not only the stronghold of the jewellery and watch-making industry. The City of Gold is also the home of the first Gold Porsche. All that glitters in Pforzheim is gold. Thus, nobody is really surprised that fascinating projects and extraordinary ideas in gold originate from ... Continue reading
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles a Tonic for the Times, Youth Market Looks Lucrative
ORADELL, N.J., Aug. 1 -- With fuel prices reaching all-time highs, American consumers are keen on stretching budgets, especially on large- ticket items like automobiles. According to a recent study by research and consulting firm TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence, certified pre-owned vehicles are definitely an option. ... Continue reading
Tri-C Western Campus to Host Cops 'n Rodders Benefit Car Show and Safety Day Aug. 13
PARMA, Ohio -- Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, will host the Fifth Annual Cops 'n Rodders benefit car show and safety day from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2006. The free family event, sponsored by the North Coast Cops 'n Rodders, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police ... Continue reading
2006 Hungarian Grand Prix - Preview
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses 2006 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX BUDAPEST PREVIEW The Honda Racing F1 Team heads east to Hungary this week for the second of the back-to-back races following the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim last Sunday. Next weekend's race the Hungarian Grand Prix held just outside the stunni ... Continue reading
Power boost for MG Rover owners
PRESS RELEASE 1st August 2006 Power boost for MG Rover owners MG Rover owners can now give their cars a power boost thanks to a range of performance upgrades available through XPart's on-line accessories store (www.xpart-accessories.com). The enhancements include air filter upgrades and air induction kits which can inc ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Reports 38 Percent Second-Quarter Earnings Increase
HOUSTON--Aug. 1, 2006-- Acquires California Toyota Dealership; Sells Chevrolet Dealership Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that second-quarter net income increased 37.5 percent to $24.9 million, on revenues of $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share grew 33.3 percent to $1.0 ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
Highlights * Second quarter 2006 net income of $50 million * Positive free cash flow * $800 million secured term loan financing completed * Significant new business wins * Full year 2006 EBIT-R guidance raised VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Visteon Corporation today announced second quarter results demonstrating ... Continue reading
Brits Risk Accidents Through Careless Driving
LONDON, August 1 -- Road rules and driving advice is largely ignored according to recent research from NatWest Car Insurance. The research found that, whilst legal requirements such as not drink driving (94%) and not talking on a mobile phone whilst driving (79%) were likely to be followed, general advice such as takin ... Continue reading
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