WHO: A pre-show conference call for media with: * Thomas Gale, former executive vice president of product development and design, DaimlerChrysler * Joel Piaskowski, chief designer, Hyundai Motor America * Stewart Reed, chairman, Art Center College of Design Transportation Department * John McElroy, host Autoline Detroi ... Continue reading
Air News Advisory: EPA to Propose New Particulate Matter Standard
* ***News Advisory*** EMBARGOED Till **Midnight** EST 12/21 *For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 20, 2005* EPA to Propose New Particulate Matter Standard *To register for embargoed teleconference (reporters only): 202-564-6952* *In an embargoed announcement, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson will detail a propo ... Continue reading
A Key Insight into the Latest Global Happenings in the Automotive Components Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 20, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29811) has announced the addition of Automotive Components Manufacturers - December Issue to their offering. Automotive Component Manufacturers is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings on all the activiti ... Continue reading
A.M. Best Affirms Financial Strength and Debt Ratings of USAA; Assigns Issuer Credit Ratings
OLDWICK, N.J.--Dec. 20, 2005--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) of United Services Automobile Association (USAA Group) (San Antonio, TX) and its subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the debt ratings of "aaa" on the medium-term note program and AMB-1+ on the c ... Continue reading
CCC Announces Final Approval in National Class Action Litigation in Madison County, IL
CHICAGO--Dec. 20, 2005-- Settlement Resolves Class Action Suits against the Company in Madison County Involving Its Valuation Product with No Admission of Liability or Wrongdoing CCC Information Services Inc., a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , today announced that the Illinois Circuit Court for Madi ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 20 -- Bring on the powder, snap on your skis! Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , has a cool ski deal for customers that puts the freeze on high prices. From Jan. 1, 2006, through April 12, 2006, customers who use promotion code SK56 will enjoy melting rates on ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution Board Meets to Consider Announcement Made by Bell Industries
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Dec. 20 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced that its Board of Directors held a special meeting to consider the unsolicited proposal publicly disclosed by Bell Industries on the morning of December 15, 2005, and received by Coast Distribution late that day. Although the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Recognizes 'Good Neighbor Good Citizen' Employees
Fifth Annual Recognition Reception Honors Employees' Volunteer Efforts AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- DaimlerChrysler has acknowledged two individuals, one employee team and four plant locations for their charitable efforts in 2005. The award winners were honored for their dedication to their communities at a receptio ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 20 -- Dana Corporation today announced it will eliminate a total of approximately 800 jobs at one Canadian and three Australian plants in 2006. Dana will record aggregate pre-tax charges of approximately $28 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 for the costs of employee separation in connection with ... Continue reading
Delphi to Raise Satellite Radio Leadership at CES 2006
Major satellite radio announcement anticipated at media briefing on Jan. 4 NASCAR driver Kyle Busch will attend Delphi CES media open house on Jan. 4 TROY, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Delphi Corp. anticipates making a major announcement about its satellite radio business during the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (C ... Continue reading
WOODBURY, N.Y.--Dec. 20, 2005--Harman Kardon(R), a leading provider of audio products for the home, computer and automotive industries, today announced that the Harman Kardon Drive + Play has received the 2005 Playlist Plays of the Year award for best automotive integration system for iPods and other digital music play ... Continue reading
LONDON, December 20 -- The European gearboxes and geared motors market is facing intense competition from Asian and eastern European manufacturers that are luring end-users through competitive pricing strategies. However, the growing need for planetary designs and the sustained demand from mechanical handling, wind ene ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Opening of Greenfield Facility in Baltimore, Maryland
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Dec. 20, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the opening of a Greenfield facility in Baltimore, Maryland. This new 22-acre facility will provide much-needed capacity in eastern Maryland, lev ... Continue reading
Interamericana Transport Industries Inc. Signs Software and Services Deal With IBS
Interamericana Transport Industries, Inc. Signs Software and Services Deal Valued at USD 1 m With IBS for all Operations in the U.S., Caribbean, Central and South America FOLSOM, California, December 20 -- IBS today announced that Interamericana Transport Industries, Inc. (ITI), a leading automobile and parts distribut ... Continue reading
TEL AVIV, Israel--Dec. 20, 2005--Ki-Bi Mobile Technologies Ltd ("Ki-Bi" or "the Company") the mobile content distribution specialist today announces a deal with the UK's leading mobile retailer, The Carphone Warehouse ("CPW"). Under the terms of the contract, Ki-Bi will provide CPW with 100,000 specially created CPW br ... Continue reading
Let These Heroes Inspire You in 2006
Volvo for Life Awards Heroes Share Stories of Conscience, Care and Character Everyday Hero Nominations Accepted at www.volvoforlifeawards.com Through Jan. 15, 2006; Volvo to Provide $1 Million in Financial Contributions NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The holiday season is a time to reflect on the year past and to look toward imp ... Continue reading
CANTON, Massachusetts, December 21 -- - L'énergie générée par un organisme non animal peut être multipliée et transformée en courant électrique gratuit et propre En collaboration avec Gordon W. Wadle, un inventeur de chez Thomson dans l'Illinois, la société MagCap Engineering, LLC de Canton dans le Massachuse ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has appointed John M. Miller, Ph.D., vice president, advanced transportation applications, with primary responsibility for developing and promoting ultracapacitor-based solutions for the automotive and heavy vehicle industries. Miller, 56, spent 1 ... Continue reading
Methode Electronics Board Approves Dividend
CHICAGO--Dec. 20, 2005--Methode Electronics, Inc. , announced today the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share to be paid on January 31, 2006 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2006. About Methode Electronics Methode Electronics, Inc. is a global ma ... Continue reading
OMNOVA Solutions Signs Agreement to Produce OEM Automotive Upholstery for Canadian General Tower
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Dec. 20 -- OMNOVA Solutions announced that the company and its China joint venture have signed a long-term manufacturing agreement with Canadian General Tower (CGT) for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) automotive seating applications. OMNOVA will manufacture the upholstery at CG-OMNOVA Decorative P ... Continue reading
MIDLAND PARK, N.J.--Dec. 20, 2005--eMachineShop (http://www.emachineshop.com) the world's first "factory on the Internet" announces expanded capabilities to meet skyrocketing demand for parts designed and delivered online. According to Jim Lewis, eMachineShop President, "We added plasma cutting to allow our online cust ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Announces Acceleration of Unvested Stock Options
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Dec. 20, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors accelerated the vesting of all unvested stock options previously awarded to employees and executive officers. The primary purpose of the accelerated vesting is to enable the Company to av ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems to Receive Hall of Justice Award from Justice for Children
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Plexus Systems has been chosen by the Michigan Chapter of Justice for Children to receive its prestigious 2006 Hall of Justice award. This award is presented annually to individuals or corporations that go above and beyond the call of duty to assist Justice for Children in rescuing abuse ... Continue reading
PowerLinx Expands Transportation Division Strategy with ``Zone Defense'' Branded Products
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Dec. 20, 2005--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX), today officially announced "Zone Defense" as the brand name for its line of accident avoidance products. "Zone Defense" systems are targeted at the transportation industry as a whole including RVs, tractor trailers, light trucks and utility vehicles. Th ... Continue reading
Ricardo Strengthens International Technical Leadership with Key Appointments
Ricardo plc today underscored its commitment to further reinforce the technical product expertise of its international senior management team with the appointment of Don Irvine as director of the Global Vehicle Product Group and Dr. Peter Heuser as director of the Global Heavy Duty Diesel Product Group VAN BUREN TWP., ... Continue reading
--AAA: WHAT: AAA will release new information on the effects teen driver crashes have on other road users. In the first analysis of its kind, the report investigates the number of other persons, besides teen drivers, who have died in crashes involving novice teen drivers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed ... Continue reading
Ski Conditions Ideal at Dollar: Cutting Edge Rates With Complimentary Ski Rack
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 20 -- Bring on the powder, snap on your skis! Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , has a cool ski deal for customers that puts the freeze on high prices. From Jan. 1, 2006, through April 12, 2006, customers who use promotion code SK56 will enjoy melting rates wit ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Dec. 20, 2005--SPEED is teaming with Internet marketing company MindComet and interactive mobile media leader MyThum Interactive to once again offer the SPEED "Fantasy Bid" interactive feature during the network's six-day coverage of the 35th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, beginning Jan. ... Continue reading
Technicar, Inc. Selects SAP(R) Business One From Netsirk Technologies and SAP
OLDSMAR, Fla., Dec. 20 -- SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG , today announced that Technicar, Inc., a midsize automobile electronics remanufacturer, has selected SAP(R) Business One as its business management solution. Designed as an integrated software solution for small and midsize enterprises, SAP Business O ... Continue reading
TTAutomotive Releases Configuration Tool and Middleware for FlexRay
VIENNA, Austria--Dec. 20, 2005--TTAutomotive, TTTech's subsidiary for FlexRay(TM) solutions, has extended its product range for FlexRay by releasing TTX-Configurator, a tool for modular configuration of distributed FlexRay systems. In addition, TTAutomotive has released a set of embedded middleware components that comp ... Continue reading
Turning the Tables: What ABI Research Believes Won't Happen in 2006
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Dec. 20, 2005--In a new twist on the old year's-end activity of surveying the year just past and speculating about what the new one will bring, ABI Research has released a white paper titled "What Isn't Going to Happen in 2006". The paper is available free on the company's Web site. Lots of things won ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Dec. 20 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that several members of its executive management team and the former chairman established new plans authorizing the sale of company securities through approved, pre-determined stock trading plans. These ... Continue reading
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Wild, Weird and Wacky Street Names Contest
TCC's Wild, Weird and Wacky Street Names Contest What's in a name? Politics, riddles and the occasional naughty bits. by TCC <http://www.thecarconnection.com/contact/index.asp?AuthorID=83> Team <http://www.thecarconnection.com/contact/index.asp?AuthorID=83> http://www.thecarconnection.com/contact/index.asp?AuthorID=83 ... Continue reading
More Stars of Country Music and NASCAR dded To Sprint Sound and Speed Line Up
December 20, 2005 Darrell Waltrip Among Additions The list of music and racing stars slated to attend the inaugural Sprint Sound and Speed - Presented by SunTrust - A Celebration of Music & Motorsports continues to grow. Sprint Sound and Speed will unite country music's top performers with NASCAR's top drivers for a tw ... Continue reading
Ford Says Replacement Parts Used in Recall of Trucks, SUVs Won't Be Available Until February
WASHINGTON December 20, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that replacement parts used in its recall of 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles would not be available until February because of production delays. In September, the automaker recalled 1994-2002 model ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 20, 2005--AAA members have embraced a solution that the motor club now offers for a common roadside emergency. Nearly one million AAA members who experienced starting trouble or complete battery failure have been greeted by a mobile battery service technician trained to solve the problem on the spot ... Continue reading
NHTSA Maintains Frontal Crash Test System
Washington DC December 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has decided to maintain the current system used for frontal crash tests amid government recommendations for an upgrade. Announcing its decision, NHTSA says it will keep the current 35 mph test for fron ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces 2006 DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Scholarship Program
$1.5 Million In Awards Available to First Generation College-Bound Students MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it will make $1.5 million in scholarship funding available to students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. DRIVE YOUR FUTURE: The Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
Ford to Build New Flexible Fuel Engine Plant
Manila, Philippines, December 20, 2005 – In his visit to the country, Ford Motor Company Corporate Vice President and President of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, Peter Daniel, announced company plans to invest P1.1 billion (US$20 million) to build a Flexible Fuel engine plant in the Philippines. A Ford first in th ... Continue reading
Mercedes E-Class To Get A Face Lift
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Auto Motor und Sport has published an article today outlining what they believe we can expect to see in the forthcoming 2009 Mercedes E- Class. According to the story, prospective E-Class owners can expect to see a slight facelift in 2006, to help comb ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Climate Change Report
Click here to read the full report (.pdf) DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2005 – In an industry first, Ford Motor Company has issued a report addressing the business implications of climate change, carbon dioxide emissions and global energy concerns. "I am proud to say that Ford Motor Company is one of the first compan ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003-2006 GMC / SAVANA 2003-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V558000 Mfg's Report Date : DEC 12, 2005 Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 425593 Summary: ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY V ... Continue reading
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--Dec. 20, 2005--Dutton Associates continues its coverage of O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX:OTD), reiterating a speculative buy rating. The 12-page report by Dutton senior analyst Sally H. Wallick, CFA is available at www.jmdutton.com as well as from First Call, Bloomberg, Zacks, Reuters, Knobias, an ... Continue reading
So Wha'Happened? Electric Power Source Breakthrough? Unlimited Energy from the Environment
Energy Generated by Non-Animal Organism Multiplied Into Clean, Free Electric Current CANTON, Mass., Dec. 20 -- An alternative electric power generating system that draws energy from a seemingly unlikely yet abundant, eminently renewable and virtually free power source has been submitted for patenting by MagCap Engineer ... Continue reading
Companies to Bring 3D Reality to Navigation Systems, with Daewoo to Lead the Trend
OTTAWA and RAANANA, Israel, Dec. 20 -- QNX Software Systems, the leading operating system provider for the in-car infotainment market, and 3DVU, a leading global provider of 3D digital visualization of imagery, map data and other geographic content, today announced a strategic alliance to enhance drivers' navigation ex ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Expands Wireless Offerings
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 20, 2005--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc., today announced the expansion of MOTOR TREND's wireless offerings through a collaboration with PowerMate Cellular, a premier manufacturer and distributor of wireless communication accessories. Together, the compa ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces 100% Increase in November Sales
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the company increased sales for the month of November by over 100% over the same time period last year. "We are just as proud of the job we did in Miami last month filming a three day reality show as we are with ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 20 -- Whether you're heading to Grandma's house for the holidays, or off on a drive to sunnier climes, you can run into some pretty odd things along the way -- starting with an assortment of wild, weird and wacky street names. The folks at TheCarConnection.com have spotted plenty of them during our travel ... Continue reading
AIC Quarterly QuickView Lists Top Winter Weather Models
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 20, 2005--Autobytel Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC) division today released data from its upcoming research report, the Q4 2005 AIC Quarterly QuickView(1), which features updated industry statistics on vehicle equipment and new vehicle models. As much of the United States braces for a to ... Continue reading
2005 Awards for Exterior Design Announced by Automotive Design & Production Magazine
Dodge Charger SRT8 & Subaru B9 Tribeca Are Top Picks PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Automotive Design & Production announces its first-ever exterior design awards, which are given to two vehicles released in North America during calendar year 2005. In a market where ever-increasing competition among all segments puts more ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck deliveries January-November 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 20, 2005--Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's (STO:VOLVA) (BSE:VLV) three truck companies increased 13% through November this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 46%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 6%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks in ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE Investment of Western European Manufacturers and Retailers to Increase Revenues in Eastern European Logistics Markets London, UK – 20 December, 2005 - The accession of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to the European Union (EU ... Continue reading
Flow International Announces Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Results
Company Delivers Increased Revenues and Improved Profitability KENT, Wash., Dec. 20 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today reported results for its fiscal 2006 second quarter ended October 31, 2005. FLOW reported consolidated quarterly sales from ... Continue reading
Xtreme Introduces Larger Fire-Rescue & Patrol Boats
WASHINGTON, Mo., Dec. 20 -- Xtreme Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XTME) announced today the introduction of the new 29 and 34 foot center console Fire-Rescue and Patrol boats. The newer models will complement Xtreme's existing 12 and 15 foot lines. The larger boats will be built using the patented D-DC hulls with out ... Continue reading
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Breaks its Record Again for Largest Auction Week in North America
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 20, 2005--Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, (TSX:RBA) announces it beat last week's record for the Company's largest ever North American auction week. For the week of December 12-16, 2005, Ritchie Bros. had gross auction sales of more than US$111 million. ... Continue reading
Honda Ridgeline Named 2006 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 20, 2005--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Honda Ridgeline as the 2006 MOTOR TREND Truck of the Year. "The Honda Ridgeline has taken the traditional understanding of a truck and completely re ... Continue reading
SA Auto Customer Satisfaction Report
LONDON, December 20 -- Two Audi and two Volkswagen models rank highest in satisfying owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2005 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. The four awards -- which are the most received by any manufacturer in the study -- are for th ... Continue reading
European Gearboxes and Geared Motors Market
PRESS RELEASE Increasing Competition and the Need for Planetary Solutions Spur Changes in the European Gearboxes and Geared Motors Market London, UK – 20 December, 2005 - The European gearboxes and geared motors market is facing intense competition from Asian and eastern European manufacturers that are luring end ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans to Produce 9 Million Vehicles Next Year, May Surpass GM
NAGOYA, December 20, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota said today it plans to produce 9.06 million vehicles in 2006, threatening to overtake struggling U.S. rival General Motors as the world's biggest automaker. Although General Motors does not give full-year production targets, Toyota's forec ... Continue reading
Nissan invites Chinese dealers to sell Infiniti cars
BEIJING December 20, 2005; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co on Monday began inviting car dealers in China to sell cars under the Infiniti line in its first step to launch the luxury brand there, the company said. Chinese retail outlets are expected to begin doing so by the end of 2007, it added. The major Japa ... Continue reading
Who's Winning among African American Customers?, Asks Strategic Vision
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 19, 2005--Are certain new vehicles addressing cultural distinctions, and why are Nissan product ratings high among African American new car buyers? Pride and individuality are key aspects. Certainly building well designed, capable and quality vehicles--at the most discounted price--sells, but it doesn't ... Continue reading
Honda sees its car sales up almost double digits
TOKYO December 20, 2005; Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co. forecast on Tuesday another year of record car and motorcycle sales in 2006, with an increase almost by double digits in percentage terms in automobiles, driven mainly by brisk overseas growth. Japan's third-biggest auto maker and the world's biggest motorc ... Continue reading
Collins Industries Posts Fourth Quarter 2005 Results
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Dec. 19 -- Collins Industries, Inc. today reported results for FY 2005. Sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2005 increased 31% to $76.0 million compared to $58.0 million for the same period last year. The Company's net income increased 69% to $1.37 million ($0.21 per share - diluted) for the quart ... Continue reading
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