James Bond's Other Great Casino Royale Ride - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
TURIN, Italy â July 21, 2006: The James Bond production company chose New Holland, the global construction equipment manufacturer member of the Fiat Group, to supply a total of 11 machines, including two W190 wheel loaders, tosupport the making of this latest blockbuster. A W190 will have the starring role in the ... Continue reading
The "Last" Corvette to be Displayed at Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales has >announced that it's "Last(tm)" Corvette will join approximately 300 >of the world's most prized and collectible automobiles at the 2006 >Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. > >Now in its 28th year, the Concours d'Elegance is internationally >renowned as being one of the ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 RX 350 Option Packages
TORRANCE, Calif., July 21 -- Lexus announced today that the RX 350, the top-selling luxury SUV, is now available with a savings of $900 on its most popular option packages. The new RX 350, available as both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, features a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine that improves b ... Continue reading
San Diego Man Digs Up a Compass at Imperial Beach
* Hundreds of Adventurous Consumers Participate in Modern Day Treasure Hunt at Imperial Beach (Calif.) to Kick Off U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition * Chris Robinson Finds Keys Buried in the Sand and is Awarded All-New 2007 Jeep(R) Compass SAN DIEGO, July 21 -- In a frenzy of flying sand, hundreds of consumers kicked-of ... Continue reading
The 2007 Infiniti Lineup - Charting the Changes - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
NASHVILLE, TN - July 21, 2006: Infiniti continues to set the bar in the sport luxury segment, with a strong selling lineup of award-winning vehicles, including two J.D. Power and Associates âmost appealingâ awards. The 2006 model year saw the introduction of the all-new Infiniti M sedan, and now 2007 marks th ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Low-Interest Incentives Initiate an Increase in New-Vehicle Loans
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 21 -- Low-interest incentive programs appear to be resonating with consumers, according to real- time retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), a division of J.D. Power and Associates. To better reflect consumer demand for new vehicles, PIN data includes retail tra ... Continue reading
Ghosn: Alliance Will Hinge on Synergies
Washington DC July 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said yesterday his companies would only open their alliance to General Motors if they think potential synergies justify the risk, reports Forbes.com. Talks will end, he added, if the parties decide the risks outweigh the pot ... Continue reading
Toyota, NBC Agreement To Explore Effectiveness of TV Advertising
Washington DC July 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a sign that advertisers are interested in better tracking results of TV advertisements, NBC and Toyota have agreed to a deal requiring the network to demonstrate that viewers have paid attention to the automaker's ads and can recall particular details a ... Continue reading
Jeep Compass Marketing Campaign Targets New Buyers for the Jeep Brand - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
* Bobblehead characters star in integrated ad campaign launching this month * All-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass delivers fun, freedom, utility, fuel- efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at an affordable price * First Jeep vehicle to offer fuel economy of 30 mpg - competes in fast- growing compact SUV segment AUBURN HILLS, Mi ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Radio Brings Auto Expertise to XM Satellite Radio
NEW YORK--July 21, 2006--MOTOR TREND, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced XM Satellite Radio will broadcast MOTOR TREND Radio as of Saturday, July 22, expanding its national audience reach by more than six million listeners. MOTOR TREND Radio will be avai ... Continue reading
Half of Motorists Want Elderly Drivers Banned From Road
LONDON, July 21 -- Congestion on Britain's streets is getting worse, but drivers polled by online insurance broker www.motorinsurance.co.uk have a novel solution: ban elderly drivers from the roads. In a shocking display of blatant and unfounded ageism, almost half of drivers polled (49%) said that banning elderly moto ... Continue reading
Electronic Safety Flares, a Revolution in Automotive Safety
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 21 -- Most automotive safety kits contain at least one incendiary, or strike, flare - but, with burn temperatures above 5,000 degrees and an ingredient list full of toxic chemicals, the flares themselves are dangerous to both the user and the environment. Now there is an alternative: The Keyston ... Continue reading
BimmerWorld Utah Grand Prix Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com BimmerWorld Turns Up The Heat At Miller Motorsports Park Taking on 103 degree heat, a new four and a half mile ribbon of asphalt, and a fiercely competitive field of World Challenge Touring Cars, the BimmerWorld team showed their mettle at Saturday's SCCA Pro Racing SPE ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales and Earnings; Updates Guidance
MILWAUKEE, July 20 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Sales for the 2006 third quarter increased 19% to $8.4 billion from $7.1 billion for the 2005 quarter. Building efficiency sales ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Marco Andretti Media Avail TODAY
MEDIA ALERT - UPDATED MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile Media & Comm., jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 MARCO ANDRETTI PIT STOP DEMO ONE-ON-ONE MEDIA AVAILABILITY TODAY AT MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM WHEN: Thursday, July 20 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Milwaukee Art Museu ... Continue reading
COBURG, Ore., July 20 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced preliminary results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006. The Company estimates that second quarter revenues will be approximately $320 million, and expects net income to be approximately break-even for the quarter, compared to revenues of $305 mill ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Second Quarter Results
ZEELAND, Mich., July 20 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The Company also announced that it repurchased approximately 7.2 million sh ... Continue reading
Patrick Industries Engages Investor Relations Firm Lambert, Edwards & Associates
Taps Small-Cap & Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Specialists ELKHART, Ind., July 20 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Manufactured Housing (MH) industries, today announced it has hired Lambert, Edwards ... Continue reading
Prima Solutions annonce le déploiement d'un projet de souscription auto pour risques aggravés
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 -- - Western Computer Services, le fournisseur interne IT de filiales régionales de Farm Bureau Insurance, a déployé une application SOA afin d'automatiser des transactions et processus clés d'assurance. Prima Solutions, éditeur de Prima Platform(TM), le socle logiciel pour les applicati ... Continue reading
Ryder Second Quarter Conference Call Scheduled For July 27, 2006
MIAMI, July 20 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, July 27, 2006, following the release of its second quarter 2006 results. The call is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be web ... Continue reading
Stonepath Group Signs Letter of Intent to Sell U.S.-Based International Services Unit
SEATTLE, July 20 -- Stonepath Group (AMEX:STG) , the logistics services organization, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with ComVest Investment Partners, II, LLC ("ComVest") and JTM Acquisition Corporation ("JTM," together with ComVest, "COMVEST-JTM") for the sale of its Stonepath Logistics Internat ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Martinsville Preview
Tim Sauter Martinsville Preview Former ASA National Champion Loves to Race on Short Tracks Despite a 26th place finish at last weeks New England 200, Tim Sauter and the McGill Motorsports team head to the Martinsville with renewed optimism for the running of Saturday’s Goody’s 250. Sauter is the 1999 ASA National C ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Second Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 20 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its second quarter 2006 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 3, 2006. A conference call discussing the financial results will begin at 11 a.m. (EDT). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO) Individuals ... Continue reading
Insurers File Lawsuit to Stop Unfair Auto Insurance Regulations
SACRAMENTO--July 20, 2006--Three insurance trade groups yesterday filed a lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to stop enforcement of unfair California Department of Insurance (CDI) auto rating regulations which will harm millions of California policyholders. The lawsuit was filed by Kent Keller, managing ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 20, 2006--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 48 cents a share, payable Sept. 12 to shareholders of record Aug. 10. PPG has increased shareholder payments for 34 consecutive years, paying uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
Safeco's New Auto Policy Gives Insurance Customers More Choices
Safeco Optimum Package(TM) Endorsement Highlights Upgrades SEATTLE, July 20 -- Safeco , a leading provider of personal auto insurance to more than 3.2 million drivers nationwide, announced today it is introducing a redesigned auto policy aimed at better fitting customers' lives. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pr ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2006 Results on August 2, 2006
CHICAGO--July 20, 2006--Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it expects to release Second Quarter 2006 Earnings on Wednesday, August 2nd after the close of market. On Thursday, August 3rd, the Company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM CDT that can be accessed via webcast at www.standardparking.com or ... Continue reading
X-Rite Announces Conference Call for Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--July 20, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated will hold a conference call to discuss financial results for the second quarter of 2006. The call will be held in conjunction with the Company's earnings release, which will be published when the market opens on August 1, 2006. Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 Time: 1 ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: For Will Pacific Raceways is a familiar track
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 19TH ANNUAL NHRA ... Continue reading
R&S RACING TAKES TOP PRIZE IN MOPOWERED ENGINE BUILDER CHALLENGE
PRESS RELEASE July 20, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 _MoparPR@aol.com_ (mailto:MoparPR@aol.com) R&S RACING TAKES TOP PRIZE IN MOPOWERED ENGINE BUILDER CHALLENGE Center Line, Mich. — Six finalists went head-to-head in a battle of engine builders ... Continue reading
MILPITAS, Calif.--July 20, 2006--AXIOM Design Automation today announced that it has achieved a major milestone in improving functional verification performance by enabling SystemVerilog and OpenVera testbench parallelization. The testbench has long been the primary bottleneck in accelerating functional verification. A ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--July 20, 2006--The City of Long Beach, California has approved a 10-year contract authorizing Clean Energy to operate and supply the City's public access compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel stations. Located at 2400 E. Spring St., 400 W. Broadway and 120 Pier S Avenue in Long Beach, together these fac ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del., July 20 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.'s earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The conference call will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conference ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend
LOWELL, Ark.--July 20, 2006--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.08 (eight cents) per common share, payable to stockholders of record on August 2, 2006. The dividend will be paid on August 18, 2006. ... Continue reading
McCumbee; Hillenburg Reunite For Pocono
McCumbee; Hillenburg Reunite For Pocono LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA (July 19, 2006) - - It’s a welcomed reunion. Former ARCA RE/MAX Series champion Andy Hillenburg has reunited with former driver and now NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) phenomenon Chad McCumbee to pilot Hillenburg’s familiar No. 11 Chevro ... Continue reading
Morgan-Dollar Motorsports to Make Crew Changes
FOR RELEASE JULY 20, 2006 Morgan-Dollar Motorsports to Make Crew Changes Statesville, NC – Team owner David Dollar announced today that Morgan-Dollar Motorsports has swapped crew chiefs and their respective crews on the No. 85 and No. 46 race teams. The change is effective immediately at the team's Statesville, ... Continue reading
MARION, Ill.--July 20, 2006--As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the Office of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, the Illinois State Police and 21st Century Insurance will bring their consumer safety program promoting compliance with Illinois law for child safety ... Continue reading
Timken Invests in New Induction Heat Treat Line
CANTON, Ohio, July 20 -- The Timken Company today announced plans to invest approximately $5 million in a new induction heat treat line at its steel plant in Canton, Ohio, that will increase capacity on heat-treated steel bars and tubing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) The new line will h ... Continue reading
PITTSFIELD, Mass.--July 20, 2006--Allen Extruders, one of the largest U.S. producers of custom thermoplastic sheet, today launches Alextra(TM), a revolutionary new line of thermoplastic sheet products that meets the demanding performance requirements of extreme environments. Through close collaboration with GE Plastics ... Continue reading
AGR To Partner with Acura for 2007 Season in ALMS
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CONVENIENCE STORES, RESORTS & HEALTH CENTERS JOIN DRAG RACE TEAM
This is the backup text to a formatted email. Because your mail program is not accepting the formatted version, you need to either click on the following link, or copy it to your browser to see this report. You can also notify the sender that this email was not compatible with your email program and request that future ... Continue reading
Cytec Declares Quarterly Dividend
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--July 20, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that the company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the common stock of the company, payable on August 25, 2006 to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2006. Corporate Profile Cytec Industries ... Continue reading
FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals Press Luncheon
FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals Press Luncheon, July 26 You are invited to the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts, press conference/ luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, at Fior d'Italia Restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach. The event is hosted by Infineon Raceway. WHO: --Gary Scelzi (Mopar/Oakley Dodge ... Continue reading
International Auto Components to Acquire Lear Corp.'s European Interiors Division
NEW YORK, July 20 -- Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of International Automotive Components Group, LLC (IAC), announced today a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of Lear Corp.'s European interior systems division for a 34% equity interest in IAC. The combined company would have revenues of $1.2 billion and a n ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Danica Patrick Avail TODAY
MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow, Milwaukee Mile Media & Comm., jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 DANICA PATRICK MEDIA OPPORTUNITY TODAY 4:00pm - 4:30 p.m. INSIDE MILWAUKEE MILE INFIELD MEDIA CENTER WHEN: Thursday, July 20 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: The Milwaukee Mile Mi ... Continue reading
--Schuck's Auto Supply: What: Friday (July 21) Schuck's/CSK Racing Team drivers Del Worsham and Phil Burkart Jr. and representatives from the King County Sheriff's Office will speak to 50 young drivers at Pacific Raceway during the NHRA Nationals opening qualifying session. The young drivers will see and experience pro ... Continue reading
Successful A1GP test for Hinchcliffe and Lacroix (W)
Successful A1GP test for Hinchcliffe and Lacroix Montreal, Québec (July 20, 2006) - Canadian racing stand-outs James Hinchcliffe and Kevin Lacroix lived up to their respective billings as two of the country's hottest young open-wheel talents when they sampled the might of a 500bhp A1GP race car courtesy of a test with ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 20, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share payable on September 1, 2006, to shareholders of record on August 10, 2006. United Auto Group, Inc., headquartered in B ... Continue reading
USAC Release - THREATENING SHOWERS FORCE CANCELLATION OF "ROBBIE STANLEY CLASSIC" AT LAWRENCEBURG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 20, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) THREATENING SHOWERS FORCE CANCELLATION OF "ROBBIE STANLEY CLASSIC" AT LAWRENCEBURG LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - A forecast for severe thunderstorms in the Lawrenceburg, Ind. area this evening has forced the ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--July 20, 2006--Efforts to fight off-shore piracy continued today as two House Small Business Subcommittees held a joint hearing to consider whether China is enforcing its laws on intellectual property rights (IPR). Auto Meter, a member company of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), provided e ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 SCHUCK'S AUTO SUPPLY NHRA NATIONALS Pacific Raceways Kent, Wash. Race Date: July 21, 23, 2006 Vandergriff set for Seattle KENT, Wash., (July 20, 2006)- Happy to leave the sweltering heat behind in Denver, Bob Vandergriff Jr. is looking forward to cooler days, as the ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 19, 2006 - Gas City, Indiana - Gas City I-69 Speedway - "Indiana Sprint Week" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brad Sweet, 3J, Yeley-12.510; 2. Dave Darland, 11, Walker/Guiducci-12.589; 3. Casey Shuman, 12az, Massey-12.628; 4. A.J. Anderson, 34, Anderson-12.669; 5. ... Continue reading
July 21, 2006: Honda Foundation is pleased to announce we will confer the Honda Prize for the year 2006 on a pioneer in innovation research, Dr. Richard R. Nelson, George Blumenthal Professor Emeritus of International and Public Affairs, Business and Law at Columbia University, U.S.A.. Dr. Nelson will be the 27th laure ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, Jul 21, 2006 Exactly 99 years after the first transcontinental automobile marathon, Mercedes-Benz invites to a long-distance drive Paris â Beijing in the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The âE-Class Experienceâ starts in the French capital on October 21st 2006. Candidates may appl ... Continue reading
Ford To Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic to the City of Portland
WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid-electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs - from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Portland and local commercial f ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Company Announces New Home
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C.--July 20, 2006--Indian(R) Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce that it will be revving up its engine in a new home. After carefully reviewing location options throughout the United States, Indian(R) has selected a factory in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where it will place its world headqua ... Continue reading
Lexus Reclaims Top Spot in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Service Index Study
TORRANCE, Calif., July 20 -- Lexus ranked first in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM), it was announced today. The study indicates that Lexus' approach to customer satisfaction has earned the luxury marque top-notch placement in this annual study of the auto industry's treatment and handl ... Continue reading
ZAP Acquires Smart Car Intellectual Property from Smart Automobile LLC
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--July 20, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire all ownership interest from Smart Automobile LLC for the intellectual property that helped engineer the Smart Car Americanized for ZAP to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) comp ... Continue reading
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