BILL FORD'S ADDRESS AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, WASHINGTON, DC
BILL FORD NATIONAL PRESS CLUB WASHINGTON, DC November 22, 2005 Ed. Note: This is a transcript of Ford Motor Company Chairman Bill Ford's speech as prepared for delivery. Thank you, John. And my thanks to Business Roundtable for sponsoring this event. As you may know, Business Roundtable focuses on issues that affect th ... Continue reading
Flow International Completes Restatement and Files Amended 10-K for Year Ended April 30, 2005
KENT, Wash., Nov. 22 -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh- pressure waterjet products, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Form 10-K/A amending its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2005. The Company intends to file its fis ... Continue reading
--Automobile Club of Southern California: WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California, the UCLA History-Geography Project, L.A. City Councilmember Jan Perry, and faculty and students of Fremont High School WHAT: Presentation of final projects by the 10th-grade students of teacher Janet Tran, who have been using Aut ... Continue reading
New S-Class and M-Class Tuning Packages From Kleemann
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 22, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST We received an email this morning from one of our readers, pointing us to a few new products offered by Kleemann. The first is a new tuning package for recently-redesigned M-Class. Dubbed the ML 50K S89, the Kleemann variant of the ML features a new fr ... Continue reading
Goodyear's RFID Technology Has High-Profile Success
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the first to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology on a production scale, says RFID is the future for tire identification in manufacturing, supply chain management and tire/vehicle integration. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Reports Impressive Third Quarter Results
SALEM, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- Giant Motorsports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, published record earnings for its third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net income (before taxes) for the quarter was ... Continue reading
Visteon Completes Restatements and Files Pro Forma Financials
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 22 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has completed the restatement of its financial statements for the years ended Dec. 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its amended 2004 annual report on Form 10-K/A and quarterly reports ... Continue reading
NORTHLAKE, Ill.--Nov. 22, 2005--Knockout Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:KNOH), exclusive marketer of George Foreman's Knock-Out(TM) line of household and automotive cleaning products, today announced financial results for the 2005 third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2005. Knockout also announced that it has successfu ... Continue reading
Material Sciences Corporation Appoints Clifford D. Nastas as Chief Executive Officer
Ronald L. Stewart, CEO Since 2004, to Retire ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Nov. 22 -- Material Sciences Corporation announced today that its board of directors has appointed Clifford (Cliff) D. Nastas as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2005. Nastas, who will also join the company's board of directors, current ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Acknowledges Receipt of Proposal
PERRIS, Calif., Nov. 22 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today confirmed that it has received a letter from two investors proposing to acquire National R.V. Holdings. The National R.V. Holdings' board of directors will be reviewing the letter in accordance with its fidu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The stars of the hit TV show, American Chopper, together with K'NEX Industries, today donated 1,000 K'NEX OCC(TM) motorcycle building sets to the USO. The sets will be distributed to military families through the USO Outreach Centers in New York and Washington D.C., and to injured soldiers at the W ... Continue reading
Stratasys FDM Technology Helps Tony Stewart Win 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 22, 2005-- Stratasys says its first year partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing has helped lay the groundwork for Tony Stewart to win the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship - the most coveted prize in motor sports. Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) fields Stewart's number 20 Home Depot car team. JGR began usi ... Continue reading
TTTech and HiRain Form Partnership to Satisfy Demand for TTP-Based Products in China
VIENNA, Austria & BEIJING, China--Nov. 22, 2005--TTTech Computertechnik AG, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and HiRain Technologies of China have established a service and distribution partnership to provide comprehensive product and support services for time-triggered data communication technology. The partnership w ... Continue reading
CLK Named Australia's Best Sports Car
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 22, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST In the Land Down Under, the CLK was recently named a winner in Australia's annual Best Car Awards, with judges voting it the best sports car over $57,000. Other competitors in the same class included the BMW M3 and the Porsche Boxster. According to th ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Edwards, Green, Bodine
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Edwards, Green, Bodine Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Carl Edwards, David Green and Todd Bodine won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Scheduled For Next Spring
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 22, 2005 at 12:30 AM CST Although not well known here in America, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been widely successful across Europe, with approximately 1.3 million units being sold. Next year, Mercedes is planning to launch a new Sprinter, which "represents a flawless blend ... Continue reading
American Drivers Admit Fear of Winter Roads
Survey shows tire grip is perceived as more important than four-wheel drive, yet one in five drivers still need to purchase new rubber before winter arrives AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- A majority of Americans say they are prepared for the approaching winter travel season, however, nearly two-thirds admit to fear of an acci ... Continue reading
UGS-Sponsored Teams Win Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock, Formula One and NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup Championships in 2005 PLANO, Texas, Nov. 22 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced driver Tony Stewart and ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Presentation
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 22, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. will be presenting at the Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. 2005 Investor Conference in New York, New York, on Wednesday, November 30, at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Dan Berce, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting on behalf of the Compan ... Continue reading
ATV Manufacturers Urge Congress to Enact Important ATV Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Eight major manufacturers of all- terrain vehicles (ATVs) today urged Congress to approve as soon as possible ATV safety legislation (S.2069) introduced on November 18 by Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) and co-sponsored by Senators Mark Dayton (D-MN) and Mike DeWine (R-OH) that would require all ATV ... Continue reading
Emergency Response News Release: EPA Posts Sampling Data from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
News Briefs If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- November 22, 2005) EPA Posts Sampling Data from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (1) Data from Five NPL Sites in Hurricane-Affected Area Posted (2) EPA Releases Murphy Oil Sampling Data (3) Sed ... Continue reading
IDOT Presents Early Holiday Gift to Southland Retailers
Opening of Torrence Avenue to Two Lanes in Each Direction Expected to Give Much-Needed Shopping Traffic Boost for Calumet City and Lansing Businesses Holiday Shopping Coverage Opportunities - Nov. 23 and Nov. 25 WHAT: Early morning and daytime coverage opportunities for this Wednesday and Friday "Busiest Shopping Day." ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Brand Re-enlists as Sponsor of 2005 Army-Navy Game
* Jeep(R) brand continues to support U.S. armed forces as exclusive Army- Navy vehicle sponsor and through other military-based programs * OPERATION GRATITUDE care package drop-off sites at Army-Navy Game and Jeep(R) dealers nationwide * Since 2003 inception, OPERATION GRATITUDE has delivered more than 90,000 packages ... Continue reading
Karts Take to Infineon Raceway Road Course, Nov. 26
Contact: Diana Rose 707-933-3918 Karts Take to Infineon Raceway Road Course, Nov. 26 What: More than 150 karters will descend upon Infineon Raceway for the Northern California Karters (NCK) Regional season finale. When: Saturday, Nov. 26. Where: Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif. ... Continue reading
Monitor Isuzu in 2005's Edition of the Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 22, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28047) has announced the addition of Isuzu - Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer channels. Isuzu Motors ... Continue reading
Moroso Performance Products Engages Woodbridge Group for Growth
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Nov. 22, 2005--Moroso Performance Products, based in Guilford, Connecticut, has engaged Woodbridge Group Inc. to conduct a national search for an automotive parts manufacturer or company with innovative ideas for the automotive aftermarket. Moroso is positioning itself for further expansion by forming ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 22, 2005--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) updates shareholders on early business developments for new opportunities. MotorSports Emporium Inc., under its brand name Quadriga MotorSports(TM), is in discussions with a product development company to private label the high-performance brake ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 22, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28168) has announced the addition of European Fleet Markets Database 2005 - 19 European Markets to their offering After several years of stagnation, the European company car market is expected to show reasonable growth in 2 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 22, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28153) has announced the addition of Global market review of tyres - forecasts to 2011 3rd edition to their offering. It is estimated that the global tyre market for passenger cars, light, medium and heavy duty truck applic ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- General Motors is taking some "tough medicine," as the company announced this week. But will the closing of nine plants and the elimination of 30,000 blue-collar jobs save the troubled automaker? Get the complete story, including commentary by TheCarConnection's award-winning columnist, Jerry Flint. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2005--Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has selected Carfax as a key component in the Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) and Scion Certified Pre-owned (CPO) programs. Beginning December 1, 2005, Carfax Vehicle History Reports will be required in the Toyota and Scion certification proc ... Continue reading
Champions Week Media Center Information
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Motorsports Media and Photographers FROM: Sprint Nextel SUBJECT: Champions Week Media Center Information DATE: November 20, 2005 The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series media center will be set up in the Norse Suite on the 18th floor of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel with extended hours and a new lounge motif. ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 22 -- Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") today announced that, as part of CA Acquisition Corp.'s previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of the Company's outstanding $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Monthly Income Notes Due 2019 (CUSIP #139733208) (the "Notes") and ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Full Ownership of Core Operations in Mexico
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with DESC S.A. de C.V. under which Dana will acquire full ownership of several core operations based in Mexico. Under terms of the letter, Dana and DESC will dissolve their existing joint venture partnership, Spicer S.A. de ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims, Inc. Appoints Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President
OLDSMAR, Fla., Nov. 22 -- eAutoclaims, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, announced today that Reed Mattingly has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Executive Vice President of eAutoclaims. Mr. Mattingly wi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- With the positive performance and outlook in key end user industries such as printing, automotive, construction and electronics, the pressure sensitive label and tape market -- currently slated to reach $7.7 billion by year's end -- will amble its way up to $8.6 billion by 2010, according to The U. ... Continue reading
Unique Combination of Functions Within One IC HEILBRONN, Germany, Nov. 22 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of the new monolithically integrated fail-safe system IC, the ATA6814, manufactured using Atmel's s ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Nov. 22, 2005--D.C. residents are about to benefit in two ways, thanks to a partnership between Flexcar and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). In honor of this partnership, Flexcar is offering free memberships -- a $35 savings -- to anyone who joins in the next five weeks and takes at least o ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2005--Hank Ide, executive vice president and general manager, Hitachi Automotive (USA), Inc.- Los Angeles Plant, today announced that Hitachi will consolidate its original-equipment-service parts and aftermarket sales offices, distribution, and warehouse operations for automotive service part ... Continue reading
Mitrix Provides Kawasaki With New 3.1 On Demand Supply Chain Management Solution
New Version of SCM Live Improves Dealer Commitments and Synchronizes Kawasaki's Distribution Network IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Mitrix, Inc., an On Demand supply chain management (SCM) solutions provider, and a subsidiary of global trading company Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (Mitsui USA) today announced the release of ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Adds Two ValuGard Authorized Warranty Centers in New York
CINCINNATI--Nov. 22, 2005--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail company that specializes in the aftermarket accessory and environmental protection businesses today announced that it has added two ValuGard(TM) Authorized Warranty Centers to its growing nationwide chain. The two stores, Line-X of Saratoga, located in Wilto ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Appoints Charles Baker Vice President and General Manager of Engineering
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 22 -- Charles Baker recently joined automotive interior supplier Johnson Controls and was appointed vice president and general manager of Engineering - North America for the firm's interior experience business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) In this role, he is respo ... Continue reading
KZLA to Give out Free Gas! Happy ``Tanks'' Giving!
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 22, 2005--93.9 KZLA FM will celebrate "Tanks" giving by giving away free gas this Wednesday, November 23rd, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at ARCO in Newhall located at: 24800 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91381; 661-255-2808. The first 100 lucky KZLA listeners that show their KZLA pride will have the oppo ... Continue reading
Ford Asks US For Help Financing APV
WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. wants federal tax credits and other incentives to help drive development of more fuel-efficient vehicles, its chairman and chief executive said on Tuesday. Bill Ford, who planned to meet with White House officials later in the day on his ideas to lessen con ... Continue reading
New Lighting Technologies Can Potentially Reduce 2,300 Pedestrian Fatalities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Each year approximately 5,000 pedestrians (including bicyclists) are killed along U.S. roads -- 2,300 of them occurring at night -- and another 70,000 pedestrians are injured in traffic crashes, according to a 2003 NHTSA report. On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 111 minu ... Continue reading
Deere Reports Fourth-Quarter 2005 Earnings
- Results are second-best ever for a fourth quarter despite deep production cuts. - Construction markets continue to show solid growth. - Full-year earnings hit record $1.447 billion on 10% revenue gain. - Next year's profit forecast similar to 2005 results. MOLINE, Ill., Nov. ... Continue reading
Designing the Ultimate Dream Car
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 -- Ken Okuyama, design director for Turin, Italy-based Pininfarina, the world's oldest established automotive styling house, will provide a first-hand look into reinterpreting an automotive icon -- the Maserati Birdcage -- as a guest speaker at the Design Los Angeles automobile designers' conferenc ... Continue reading
Park Place Lexus Named 2005 Malcolm Baldrige Award Winner
DALLAS--Nov. 22, 2005--Park Place Lexus has been named the 2005 Award recipient, Small Business category, for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest level of national recognition for excellence. Park Place is the only automobile dealer to ever win this prestigious Presidential award. "Receiving the Ma ... Continue reading
BILL FORD: Through Innovation, America Can Address Energy, Manufacturing Challenges
* Unveils six broad initiatives to secure America's energy and manufacturing future * Challenges industry and government to respond to 'economic challenges of our time' WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- In a speech before the Business Roundtable, Ford Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford talked about the energy and manu ... Continue reading
Acura Launches All-New Web Site; www.acura.com Redefines the Automotive Online Experience
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 22, 2005--Acura today unveiled its newest redesigned model: www.acura.com. On the heels of two straight years of record sales, Acura continues its history of innovation -- both online and off. With over 3 million visitors and more than 50 million page views every month, more people will be evaluating ... Continue reading
Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars
DETROIT, Nov. 22 -- Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles. Most of these people are not auto enthusiasts -- they just want products to make their automotive lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable. But where can they find these products when automotive stores and catalogs focus a ... Continue reading
Which Segments are Growing in the Global Automotive Roof Systems Market and at What Rate?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 22, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28174) has announced the addition of Global market review of automotive roof systems - forecasts to 2011 3rd edition to their offering In this third edition report, the analysis is extended to provide market volume and valu ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Systems Executes Sub-Licensing Agreement with UK Based BPM Diesel Engineering
TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 22, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS) today announced the Company concluded an exclusive sub-license agreement with BPM Diesel Engineering ("BPM"). BPM is headquartered in Worcestershire, England. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing ... Continue reading
Chief of GM says he won't 'run and hide'
Detroit November 22, 2005; USA Today reported that It seems like the disastrous years 1991 and 1992 all over again at General Motors (GM). Now, as then, the big automaker closes plants and cuts tens of thousands of jobs. Now, as then, GM reports multibillion-dollar losses because of problems with its core business - se ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest Modified Luxury Car Show Comes to Anaheim Convention Center
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2005-- Only U.S. Public Appearance of the Rinspeed Indy, Porsche 997 S; The Most Expensive Set of Custom Three Piece Forged Wheels to Ever Be Created -- $1 Million Action Media, creators of the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, Hot Import Nights, will host the nation's largest modifie ... Continue reading
NADA Announces Successful Completion of Six-Year Partnership with Cobalt
SEATTLE & WASHINGTON--Nov. 22, 2005--The National Automobile Dealers Association and The Cobalt Group, North America's leading provider of automotive marketing services, today announced the successful completion of their exclusive six-year endorsement relationship aimed at helping the nation's automotive retailers adop ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Named 2006 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 22, 2005--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Honda Civic as the 2006 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year. The Honda Civic has an impressive 2006 lineup that includes 4 new models - all winning the Car ... Continue reading
Research Report: Chevrolet Ranks Highest in Inaugural South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index Study
LONDON, November 22 -- General Motors' re-invigorated Chevrolet brand ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle buyers with the purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 South Africa Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF ... Continue reading
Five Vehicles Earn Top Honors in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Crash Tests
WASHINGTON November 21, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., DaimlerChrysler AG and Subaru of America Inc. earned top honors in new crash tests of sport utility vehicles, minivans and sedans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave five s ... Continue reading
Safety Groups Say Proposal Requiring Stronger Vehicle Roofs Inadequate for Protecting Motorists
WASHINGTON November 21, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that safety groups said Monday a proposed regulation to require stronger vehicle roofs was inadequate for protecting motorists in rollover crashes, which kill more than 10,000 people a year. On the other side, automakers said the government underestim ... Continue reading
SEASON-LONG CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS BATTLE ENDS THURSDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-334 SEASON-LONG CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS BATTLE ENDS THURSDAY INDIANAPOLIS – Alex Harris, Audra Sasselli and Chase Barber have clawed and scraped for points all season for the California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series champions ... Continue reading
Mindy's Monday Minute - NASCAR Report
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) MINDY’S MONDAY MINUTE Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up – Season-end NASCAR Report Moorpark, Calif. - (November 21, 2005) ... Continue reading
HARKER GARDNER SETS RECORD 22 CRA FAST TIMES!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. is the 2005 Earl’s Fast Qualifier Champion in the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. That’s not surprising, though, since he posted the fastest qualifying time 22 times this season! That’s nine mo ... Continue reading
FLOCK, RODELA TITLE FIGHT HEADLINES "TURKEY NIGHT" MIDGET STORY LINES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-333 Robby Flock and Jerome Rodela have stolen the spotlight in this Thursday night's 64th "Turkey Night Grand Prix" USAC National/Western Midget race at the Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway. Flock leads Rodela by only seven points in their battle ... Continue reading
3 SEEK WESTERN SPRINT TITLE THURSDAY IN "TURKEY NIGHT" FINALE AT IRWINDALE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-332 3 SEEK WESTERN SPRINT TITLE THURSDAY Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. leads a trio of drivers competing for the 2005 Valvoline USAC Western Sprint Car Championship into Thursday night's series finale at Irwindale, Calif. The race is par ... Continue reading
KRUSEMAN TAKES "KINDOLL CLASSIC" CRA FINALE AT PERRIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-331 Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. captured Saturday night's "Kindoll Classic" at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, closing out the 2005 Valvoline USAC/CRA Championship Series. Kruseman caught Rickie Gaunt on lap 30 and led the rest of th ... Continue reading
Several Vehicles Receive Top Honors in First Group of Model Year 2006 Crash and Rollover Tests
NHTSA 26-05 Monday, November 21, 2005 Contact: Rae Tyson, Telephone: (202) 366-9550 The first round of government crash tests for new model year 2006 passenger vehicles have resulted in five getting top honors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently completed its first round of front and si ... Continue reading
FORD FOCUS MIDGETS ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT ... FAST FUN ON THE THIRD-MILE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-334 SEASON-LONG CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT FOCUS BATTLE ENDS THURSDAY INDIANAPOLIS – Alex Harris, Audra Sasselli and Chase Barber have clawed and scraped for points all season for the California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series championship, ... Continue reading
IMPCO Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Notice
Company Satisfies Reporting Requirements for Third Quarter 2005 Results CERRITOS, Calif., Nov. 21 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced today that, on November 21, 2005, it filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 and received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ("Na ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Files 8-K Regarding Historical Financial Information
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 21 -- Johnson Controls today announced in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it will file amended financial statements. The amendments have no impact on the company's net income, earnings per share or financial position as previously reported. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Acknowledges Schedule 13D Filing
PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 21, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, acknowledged the filing of a Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing the acquisition by an investor group of in excess of 5% of the Company's common stock. CF ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Nov. 21, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that the Company has been recognized by Treasury and Risk Management magazine, the essential hands-on publication for financial executives, with the bronze 2005 Alexander Hamilton award for outstanding performance within the Insurance categ ... Continue reading
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