GM Reports Preliminary Q1 2006 Financial Results
Reported Net Loss $323 Million, About $1 Billion Improvement From 2005 Record Quarterly Revenue of $52.2 Billion $567 Million GMNA Improvement Despite $484 Million Health-Care Charge Automotive Liquidity Stronger at $21.6 Billion DETROIT â General Motors Corp. today reported significantly improved financial result ... Continue reading
DENVER, Colo.--April 20, 2006--Travidia Inc., the leader in Internet marketing services for newspapers and retailers in North America and Europe, today announced the launch of a new self-serve Recreational Vehicle Directory website for Denver Newspaper Agency. Located at rv.postnewsmarketplace.com, the directory allows ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, April 20 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its first quarter 2006 financial results before the market opens on April 27, 2006. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and J. ... Continue reading
Primary Enforcement of the Seat Belt Bill Contains Something for Everyone
BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 20 -- Traffic safety is of paramount importance to the AAA Clubs of Minnesota and its more than 600,000 members across the state. On average, more than 550 Minnesotans die every year on our roadways and that number is not only tragic, but also completely unacceptable. There are many traffic saf ... Continue reading
Bridging Science and Art - Electroacoustic Prelude to The Informal EU Council Meeting in Graz
GRAZ, Austria, April 20 -- - Electroacoustic Prelude to The Informal EU Council Meeting in Graz "Poèmes Electroniques" on April 20 in Graz range from the sensorial experience of three-dimensional acoustics to the sound of a diesel engine to an automatic piano with changing melody patterns: leading works and technologi ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group MDS improves fuel economy up to 20 percent * Standard equipment on almost all HEMI 5.7L engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- Just a few simple tips can help owners of Chrysler Group engines with Multi-Displacement System (MDS) get the most fuel mileage possible from their 5.7L HEMI(R) V8 engine. Th ... Continue reading
MESA, Ariz.--April 20, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), an alternative fuel vehicle solution provider, has given Nelson Barba responsibility outside of the United States for direct sales, market development, enhancement of our sales force and oversight responsibility for that sales force internationally. Mr. Bar ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces First Quarter Results Release and Conference Call Date
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 20 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its first quarter results on Thursday, April 27, 2006, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 1-800-936-9754 International dial-in number: ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--April 20, 2006--Ansoft Corporation ("Ansoft") announced today that its stockholders have approved both measures submitted for approval at Ansoft's special stockholders' meeting held today at Ansoft's headquarters: -- Stockholders approved an amendment to Ansoft's Amended Certificate of Incorporation increas ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 20, 2006--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced that it will release its 2006 first quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Management will then host a conference call on Wednesday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss the earnings. Dial-in number for the c ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del., April 20 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.'s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The conference call will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conferenc ... Continue reading
Electroacoustic Prelude to The Informal EU Council Meeting in Graz
GRAZ, Austria, April 20 -- - Bridging Science and Art "Poèmes Electroniques" on April 20 in Graz range from the sensorial experience of three-dimensional acoustics to the sound of a diesel engine to an automatic piano with changing melody patterns: leading works and technologies in the field of electroacoustics genera ... Continue reading
GEICO Associate in Buffalo Sells Company's 7 Millionth Auto Policy
Sales Representative Stephanie Hall Helps Company Reach 7 Millionth Policyholder Mark BUFFALO, April 20 -- On the evening of March 13, 2006, GEICO sales representative Stephanie Hall, of Buffalo, made history by selling the company's seven millionth policy. Hall, who has been with the company since December 2004, helpe ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz South Africa Operations Earns Top Supplier Award
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has recently been selected as Volkswagen South Africa's (VWSA) "OE Supplier Excellence of the Year" for 2006. The award was recently presented at a VWSA supplier function in George, South Africa. Fred Bentley, President and Chief Operati ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., April 20 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported 22 percent growth in diluted net income per share in the 2006 first quarter. Diluted net income per share was $1.29 compared to $1.06 in the 2005 first quarter. In addition, the Company's first quarter revenues increased 8 percent, operating income gre ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--April 20, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.31 per share cash dividend payable on May 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2006. About Polaris With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactu ... Continue reading
PPG Chairman Issues Optimistic Outlook for Company
PITTSBURGH--April 20, 2006--PPG Industries has a "great future" as the company's performance in 2005 demonstrated, said Charles E. Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer, at the company's annual meeting of shareholders. "Though we faced a number of challenges last year, including the impact of the Gulf Coast hurri ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--April 20, 2006--The board of directors of PPG Industries today raised the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 48 cents from 47 cents a share, payable June 12 to shareholders of record May 10. With the increase announced today, PPG has raised annual dividend payments every year since 1972. PP ... Continue reading
Praesidian Provides $9.75 Million for Recap of Pro-Motion Distributing
Leading Middle Market Mezzanine Firm Invests in Distributor of Aftermarket Auto Parts NEW YORK, April 20 -- Praesidian Capital Investors, a leading provider of mezzanine debt to middle market companies, has provided senior and subordinated debt financing in the amount of $9,750,000 for the recapitalization of Pro-Motio ... Continue reading
DALLAS & RICHMOND, British Columbia--April 20, 2006--QI Systems Inc. (OTCBB:QIIIF), a leading developer and integrator of smart card payment, access-control and tracking solutions and CardLogix, a leading supplier of smart cards and software for the secure transaction of data and value, announce the launch of a re-load ... Continue reading
Rent One Online to Provide Avis and Budget Rental Cars to Vacation Rental Travelers
Pioneering "Direct Connect" partnership allows Rent One Online customers to deliver a more complete vacation experience and earn extra profit by providing rental cars along with vacation rental lodging reservations. SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 20 -- Rent One Online is introducing the ability for travelers to vacation ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35854) has announced the addition of OEM Sourcing Strategy Report BMW to their offering The Supplier Business OEM sourcing policy guide provides a unique insight into vehicle manufacturer sourcing strategies, and is an ess ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Release FY 2006 Second Quarter Earnings
MILWAUKEE--April 20, 2006--Rockwell Automation, Inc. is scheduled to release its FY 2006 second quarter earnings on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The release will be posted on the Rockwell web site at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 9: ... Continue reading
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--April 20, 2006--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) announced today that it has signed former NFL star Wide Receiver, Hassan Jones, to a contract as the company's Director of Charitable Fundraising and first celebrity endorser. Effective immediately, Mr. Jones will begin organizing fundraising even ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35732) has announced the addition of Australian Automotive Intelligence Yearbook 2006 to their offering. The AAI YEARBOOK has become an indispensable resource for many who work in and with the Australian automotive industr ... Continue reading
Valeo Résultats du premier trimestre 2006
PARIS, April 20 -- - Croissance des ventes de 15,4% - Alourdissement du coût des matières premières - Bonne résistance du résultat opérationnel A l'issue de la réunion de son Conseil d'Administration ce jour, Valeo présente ses comptes consolidés pour le premier trimestre 2006. En millions d'euros 1er janvier- ... Continue reading
Visiprise Inks Deal with AT&S for Global Business Solution
Agreement expands Visiprise's growing international customer list ATLANTA, April 20 -- Visiprise, Inc., the leader in delivering the power in integrated manufacturing operations solutions, announced it has entered into an agreement with AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG to implement Visiprise Manufacturing in ... Continue reading
Workforce Software Named One of Michigan's 50 Companies to Watch
LIVONIA, Mich.--April 20, 2006--WorkForce Software Inc., industry leader in enterprise time and attendance solutions is please to announce it has been recognized as one of the "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch" an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation. "Being recognized as one of Michigan's 50 Companies ... Continue reading
X-Rite Reports Record First Quarter Net Sales and Improved Profitability
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--April 20, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006. First Quarter Highlights: -- Record first quarter net sales of $30.0 million, compared to $27.6 million in the first quarter of 2005 -- Company continues commitment to new product str ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--April 20, 2006--Thales' navigation business, creator of Hertz(R) NeverLost(R) and global provider of Magellan Consumer GPS products, today announced the new Magellan RoadMate 860T portable vehicle navigation system, available in May at US $799. The Magellan RoadMate 860T provides real-time traffic ... Continue reading
America's Tire Company and Rubber Manufacturers Highlight Proper Tire Care
Motorists Unaware That Tire Maintenance Is Critical to Road Safety SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 20 -- Under-inflated tires result in 33,000 injuries and 660 fatalities each year on U.S. roads. Scottsdale-based Discount Tire, America largest independent tire store, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) have partner ... Continue reading
Nissan Says 2007 Altima Hybrid Blends Great Performance, Style and Fuel Economy
GARDENA, Calif.--April 20, 2006--With its distinctive exterior design, powerful 4-cylinder engine, sport-oriented suspension and spacious interior, Altima would seem to have it all. Now, Nissan has found one more attribute that completes the Altima's line-up - superb fuel economy from a state-of-the-art hybrid gasoline ... Continue reading
130,000 Companies Are Involved in the $65 Billion Auto Repair Industry in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35878) has announced the addition of Automotive Repair Shops - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: About 130,000 companies in the US are involved primarily in auto repair, with ... Continue reading
Drunk Driving Deaths on the Rise
MADD Calls Increase in Drunk Driving Fatalities Alarming; Urges the Country to Support High Visibility Enforcement DALLAS, April 20 -- Statement for attribution to Glynn R. Birch, National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): Today the country received distressing news with the release of new government sta ... Continue reading
Rain-X(R) Online Protectant by Ecolab Named Most Innovative New Product
ST. PAUL, Minn.--April 20, 2006--Rain-X Online Protectant was voted the Most Innovative New Product by attendees of the Car Care World Expo 2006, held March 13-15 in Las Vegas. More than 9,000 members of the International Carwash Association(TM) attended the Expo, where 100 entries - ranging from chemical products to c ... Continue reading
SureHits Introduces Auto Loan Marketplace
OKLAHOMA CITY--April 20, 2006--SureHits, the leader in internet advertising for the financial services market, announced today the addition of auto loans to its series of consumer marketplaces. Consumers will find auto loan providers that service their local area on a variety of SureHits partner sites across the intern ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Calls on Members and Others to Turn in Their Used, Lead-Acid Batteries
AURORA, Ill., April 20 -- In commemoration of Earth Day, AAA Chicago and its team of battery service professionals want the public's help in hunting down what is estimated to be more than 5 million used, lead-acid car, truck, boat, and motorcycle batteries that have somehow, someway not made their way back to their nat ... Continue reading
2006 Winners of Rolls-Royce Merit Scholarships Announced
CHANTILLY, Va., April 20 -- Rolls-Royce, the world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, today congratulated the winners of the Rolls-Royce Merit Scholarship Award, through which the company provides an annual stipend of $2,000 for each of the winners' four years of coll ... Continue reading
Subaru Returns as Official Vehicle of National Garden Month
-- Company continues support of Gardening Association's GROW Campaign -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 20 -- Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce its continuing support of the National Gardening Association's GROW campaign and will again return as the official vehicle of National Garden Month(R). GROW is a year-ro ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35847) has announced the addition of Automobile Rental and Leasing - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: "The auto rental and leasing industry in the US includes 5,000 companie ... Continue reading
City of Barstow Takes the Lead on Alternative Fuels
City Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Ultra-Clean Fuel Provider Hythane DENVER, April 20 -- Setting an example for other municipalities to follow, the City of Barstow, California has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hythane Company, LLC stating its intention to explore the use of Hythane(R) (a fuel blend ... Continue reading
School Administrators Overwhelmingly Oppose Increase in Driving Age
FRANKLIN, Mass.--April 20, 2006--A survey of Massachusetts high school principals and other administrators and school officials indicates that they are overwhelmingly opposed to increasing the driving age as a means to curtail highway accidents involving young drivers. In a letter to members of the Massachusetts Legisl ... Continue reading
Valeo First Quarter 2006 Results
PARIS, April 20 -- - Sales up 15.4% - Raw Material Costs Continue to Rise - Operating Income Resists Well Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2006. In millions of euros 1 January - 31 March (non audited) 2006 2005 change Total ... Continue reading
Residents of All Five Boroughs Are Encouraged to Become Members of 'Avis New York RentControl' and Start Earning Free Days PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 20 -- As of today, New Yorkers will now have another neighborhood option to choose from when renting a car and a new way to earn free rental days. Avis Rent A Car System, LL ... Continue reading
AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship Live, On-Demand, Via Internet
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--April 20, 2006--Racing fans, get ready to get rowdy from virtually anywhere. For the first time the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship will broadcast live, exclusively via the Internet at www.LiveISports.com. Live I Sports, LLC is excited to announce a revolutionary product that U.S. rac ... Continue reading
Company Also Will Provide Door Panels, Instrument Cluster, Cargo-Storage System and Overhead System for the Vehicle PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 20 -- Johnson Controls announced today that it has been selected by General Motors to supply the seating system and other interior components for the 2007 Saturn Outlook. This inclu ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--April 20, 2006--Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC), one of the nation's leading full-service automotive service and repair franchise organizations, continues to conquer the industry with rapid expansion. The recipe for Christian Brother's success was fine-tuned in 2005 with sharp revenue increase ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Supports Marketing Launch of 2007 Dodge Caliber
Caliber Program Geared Toward Recent Graduates * Chrysler Financial introduces new 'First VIP' program for Caliber buyers * First VIP program available in dealerships through June 30 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- Chrysler Financial is supporting the launch of the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber with a unique finance ... Continue reading
Feeling Pinched by the Gas Pump? Chrysler Group Shares Tips for Saving Fuel
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- As fuel prices climb, Chrysler Group passes along tips to help customers maximize the fuel economy of their vehicles. While Chrysler Group is working to improve the fuel economy of its vehicles through technologies available today such as Multi-Displacement System, more efficient engine ... Continue reading
Lincoln Zephyr Rolls Out Red Carpet for Premiere of Lionsgate's 'Akeelah and the Bee'
LOS ANGELES, April 20 -- The all-new Lincoln Zephyr is teaming with Lionsgate to invite audiences to "Reach Higher" during today's premiere of "Akeelah and the Bee," an inspirational story of an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles and her quest for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee opening Nationwide on A ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports First Quarter Results
ZEELAND, Mich., April 20 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The Company also announced that it repurchased approximately 2.8 million sh ... Continue reading
CarMax Enters Northeast With Superstore Opening in Hartford, Conn.
RICHMOND, Va., April 20 -- CarMax, Inc., , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in the Northeast region of the United States today with an opening in Hartford, Connecticut. The retailer's second northeastern U.S. store will be opened early next year in New Haven, Connecticut. "W ... Continue reading
CarForce1 Announces Addition of D&M Auto Leasing
DALLAS--April 20, 2006--CarForce1 (Pink Sheets: AUML) is pleased to announce the addition of D&M Auto Leasing as a sponsor. "CarForce1 has agreed to make D&M Auto Leasing, www.dmautoleasing.com, our primary lending source for those in need of financing of new and used vehicles," says Jim Womack CEO of CarForce1. D&M Le ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Record First Quarter Sales, Earnings Per Share
PITTSBURGH--April 20, 2006--PPG Industries reported today first quarter net income of $184 million, or $1.11 a share, including aftertax charges of $23 million, or 14 cents a share, for business restructuring; and $6 million, or 3 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligati ... Continue reading
KVH Reports First Quarter Results
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 20, 2006--KVH Industries, Inc., -- Record Quarterly Revenue of $20.3 Million, Up 13% Year over Year -- Net Income of $1.3 Million and $0.08 Per Diluted Share KVH Industries, Inc., , a leading provider of mobile communication products and defense-related navigation and guidance systems, today rep ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Earnings for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2006
MILWAUKEE, April 20 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced fiscal 2006 third quarter consolidated net sales of $800.2 million and consolidated net income of $60.0 million or $1.16 per diluted share. The third quarter of fiscal 2005 had consolidated net sales of $840.5 million and consolidated net income of $8 ... Continue reading
ASV Schedules 1st Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--April 20, 2006--ASV, Inc. announced today it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006 the morning of Thursday, April 27, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2006 financial results for 9:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35890) has announced the addition of "European Automotive Logistics Market Map 2005" to their offering. A comprehensive interactive model, which assesses and analyses the logistics industry in key automotive sectors across ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla.--April 20, 2006--MarineMax, Inc. , the nation's largest recreational boat retailer, today announced record results for its second quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenue grew 25.8% to $287.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 from $228.4 million for the comparable quarter last year. Same-store sales ... Continue reading
Rofin-Sinar Confirms 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results Release Date
HAMBURG, Germany and PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 20 -- Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. , one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of laser sources and laser-based solutions, confirmed today that its 2006 second quarter results will be released on Thursday, May 4, 2006. Chief Executive Officer, Gunther Braun, an ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, April 20 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended April 2, 2006. Net sales for the Company's three months ended April 2, 2006 were $46.6 million, compared to net sales of $46.1 million for the three months ended March 27, 2005. Based on the timing o ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--April 20, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Indiana; the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving, a division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute; and 21st Century Insurance will sponsor a child safety s ... Continue reading
GEM Celebrates Production Launch of All New Six-Passenger Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
* Worldwide leader in production and sales of low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles * Product lineup expands for clean, quiet, convenient, fun-to-drive GEM vehicles * Steady market growth expected to continue FARGO, N.D., April 20 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company, today launched productio ... Continue reading
Earth Day 2006: Volvo Cars Works to Promote Biogas as Alternative Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Gothenburg - April 20, 2006: Volvo Cars is working to promote the increased use of biogas as a vehicle fuel. Several of Volvoâs car models feature Bi-Fuel engines, running on natural gas in conjunction with diesel fuel, a combination that makes it beneficial to consumers and the environment alike. Biogas is produc ... Continue reading
Networkcar Introduces DataConnect Service
New service provides fleets the ability to integrate and stream vehicle and GPS data into software applications SAN DIEGO, April 20 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company specializing in remotely monitoring vehicle location and diagnostics, today announced the availability of the DataConnect service for its ... Continue reading
AutoNation Dominates Ward's e-Dealer 100 Ranking
America's Largest Automotive Retailer Places 32 Dealerships on Influential List FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 20 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that 32 of the company's dealerships were named to the Ward's e-Dealer 100 list, the most comprehensive and well-regarded ranking o ... Continue reading
Details of XM Satellites' Payments to GM
NEW YORK, April 20, 2006; Reuters reported that XM Satellite Radio Holdings on Thursday said it had reached an agreement with General Motors Corp. to pay in advance about $240 million to retire payment obligations as part of a debt overhaul. The agreement allows XM to retire about $320 million of payments that were sch ... Continue reading
JCB Aims for the Title of World's Fastest Diesel
SAVANNAH, Ga., April 20 -- JCB, one of the world's leading construction equipment manufacturers, will attempt to break the diesel land speed record this summer at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. To reach speeds over 300 mph, JCB built the world's most powerful diesel engine at 150 bhp per liter, based on the same 4- ... Continue reading
Not Just Cars: Volvo Dealers Now Carry On Scandinavian Design Tradition In Glass
Scandinavian design may just have acquired an additional 2,400 market outlets in 50 countries. In addition to attractively designed cars, Volvo Cars dealerships are now selling elegantly styled tableware in the form of a collection from top designers, such as Lovisa Wattman of Höganäs, Anders Ljungberg of Boda Nova, ... Continue reading
Hybrid Cabs Take A Licking...But Their Meters Keep On Ticking
NEW YORK - April 20, 2006: The mean streets of San Francisco and New York City are the supreme torture test for any vehicle, let alone a new addition to those citiesâ taxi fleets in February 2005 and last November, respectively. So there was good reason for concern among drivers, cab owners and taxi commissions wh ... Continue reading
For Earth Day, DaimlerChrysler Shows Commitment to Renewable Fuels
DaimlerChrysler has sold nearly 1.5 million flexible fuel vehicles capable of running on E85 DaimlerChrysler has approved use of 5 percent biodiesel in the diesel-powered Jeep® Liberty CRD Beginning with the 2007 model year, DaimlerChrysler has approved use of 20 percent biodiesel in the Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty diesel pi ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints Romano to Head Its Canadian Operations
IRVINE, CA - April 20, 2006: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Don Romano as President, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI), replacing Mike (Michel) Benchimol, who is no longer with the company. Romano assumes responsibility for Mazdaâs sales, marketing and customer service and parts o ... Continue reading
AMG sports package for the new-generation E-Class: Upgrade and even more dynamism for a bestseller
AMG sports package for the new-generation E-Class: Upgrade and even more dynamism for a bestsellerAffalterbach, Apr 19, 2006 Mercedes-AMG is making the new-generation E-Class even more dynamic. The new AMG sports package combines an array of appealing optional items (many of them not available on their own), such as AM ... Continue reading
GM's First Quarter 2006 Sales Grow 4.4 Percent
DETROIT April 19, 2006; Strong sales performance in GMâs Asia Pacific and Latin America regions during the first three months of 2006 helped General Motors sell more than 2.2 million vehicles globally, a 4.4 percent increase compared with the same period in 2005. GM sales outside of its North America region grew 1 ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Hyundai Entourage Brings Home the Gold for Safety and Value
Entourage is $1,400 Less Than Honda Odyssey LX and the Winner of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Gold 'TOP SAFETY PICK' FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the best minivan ever tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) -- the 2007 Hyunda ... Continue reading
Park Place Lexus Accepts Malcolm Baldrige Award in Washington D.C.
DALLAS--April 19, 2006--In a Washington D.C. ceremony today, Vice President Dick Cheney presented the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest level of national recognition for excellence, to Texas-based Park Place Lexus. The recipient in the small business category, Park Place Lexus is the first automobile ... Continue reading
Checking Your Tire Pressure Could Save Your Life and Money at the Pump
PHILADELPHIA--April 19, 2006--Never. That's often the answer many people give when asked how frequently they check their tires. The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, in partnership with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) will promote National Ti ... Continue reading
Pick Ups Plus Inc. Products Featured at Prestigious Chinese Aftermarket Fair
CINCINNATI--April 19, 2006--Pick Ups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the automotive aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that its product line was featured at the recent 2006 China International Automotive Aftermarket Industry Fair ("CIAAI"). The company's ... Continue reading
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