3M Film Distributors Partner With XPEL
SAN ANTONIO--June 22, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- Market Coverage Includes 43 U.S. States -- Increased X-Pel(TM) Product and Brand Awareness -- Widespread DAP Software Distribution XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today its formal alignment with the expansive sales channels of various we ... Continue reading
Agreement for the use of a second facility by NewTech Brake Corp.
BLAINVILLE, June 22 -- Mr. Yvon Rancourt, President of NewTech Brake Corp. announces the signature of an agreement for the use of a second facility next to the existing building, in Suzhou, China. This addition of 5,600 sq. m. will triple the available area for the production of the NewTech "Full Contact"(R) disc brake ... Continue reading
AMERCO Reports Fiscal 2005 Financial Results
RENO, Nev., June 22 -- AMERCO , parent of U-Haul International, Inc., North America's largest "do-it-yourself" moving and storage operator, today reported a net loss available to common shareholders for its fourth quarter ending March 31, 2005 of $32.8 million, or $1.57 per share, compared with a net loss of $56.2 mill ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--June 22, 2005--DriveCam, Inc., the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, today announced that it has secured $18 million in Series B financing. Menlo Ventures, a Silicon Valley investment firm, invested $10.7 million; JMI Equity, a San Diego private equity firm, participated with a ... Continue reading
Freescale Expands AdvancedTCA Ecosystem with Modular Reference Designs
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 22, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor -- AdvancedTCA Reference Designs from Freescale Feature Serial RapidIO(TM) and Ethernet Backplane Support and the Industry's First Advanced Mezzanine Cards Using PowerQUICC(TM) III Processors and Multicore DSPs The Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture has taken a ... Continue reading
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--June 22, 2005--Hilton Garden Inn(R) announced today the arrival of the Evolution Solution Express(TM) (ESE) at WIRED Magazine's NextFest, a three-day technology festival taking place on Chicago's Navy Pier on June 24-26, 2005. While there, the ESE will provide travelers with a virtual hotel exper ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube(R) Hearts on Wheels Contest Recognizes Drivers' Community Contributions
HOUSTON, June 22 -- How do you use your vehicle? Do you drive an elderly neighbor to tackle weekly errands or have you organized a highway clean-up effort? As part of its commitment to improve the communities in which it operates, Jiffy Lube International is accepting entries for the Jiffy Lube(R) Hearts on Wheels cont ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Revised Second Quarter Expectations
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 22, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today issued a news release announcing revised sales and earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2005. Company management will host a conference call this morning, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Central time to discuss the news release. The call will ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. Tops $1 Million in Purchases from Chrysler Financial
MERRICK, N.Y.--June 22, 2005--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company has recently surpassed $1 million in vehicle purchases from Chrysler Financial. Chrysler Financial is the financial services arm of DaimlerChrysler, and a member of the DaimlerChrysler Services Group. Bill Solko, ... Continue reading
Pontiac Is Driving Excitement With the Largest Automotive LED Sign in Times Square LOS ANGELES and DALLAS, June 22 -- The WOW Factor(R), Inc., leader in the creation of digital content for large-scale outdoor electronic displays and BillBoard Video, Inc., home of MultiMedia LED displays, announced Pontiac automotive aw ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, June 22 -- In conjunction with AMERCO, you are invited to listen to its Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2005 Investor Call that will broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. What: AMERCO Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2005 Investor Call When: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 How: Live over the ... Continue reading
MADISON, Wis.--June 22, 2005--ProClip USA, Inc. announces its Padded Adjustable Holder with Tilt Swivel for Apple iPods with the exception of the iPod Mini and Shuffle. The new Holder adjusts in width to accommodate silicone/skin type and other encased iPods such as DLO Jam Jacket, iSkin eVo series, Power Support Silic ... Continue reading
Americans Rate ``Dashboard Dining'' Favorites
--With the average American spending more than 100 hours commuting to work each year, it's no wonder more and more are eating their meals... in their cars. In fact, according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. residents 18 or older, nearly a third said they eat in their cars at least once or twice a week! But which fast ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #793, DP Technology Corp. expanding its U.S. engineering staff
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 793 Date 21-Jun-2005 Distribution Public Title DP Technology Corp. expanding its U.S. engineering staff Summary Jobs available in DP’s three North American offices _____ Creator of ESPRIT CAM software, DP Technology is proud to announce a significant expansion of its application engineerin ... Continue reading
Fitch Revises iStar's Outlook to Positive; Affirms 'BBB-'
NEW YORK--June 22, 2005--Fitch Ratings has revised iStar Financial Inc.'s (iStar) Rating Outlook to Positive from Stable. Fitch also affirmed the following: -- Senior Unsecured Debt 'BBB-'; -- Preferred Stock 'BB'. iStar's rating strengths are centered on its high-quality portfolio of triple-net credit tenant leases (C ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 22, 2005--Leveraging the 700 million USB-enabled devices worldwide, Freescale Semiconductor and Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), have demonstrated the industry's first USB 2.0 wireless solution using Ultra-Wideband (UWB). This new solution, which combines Icron's ExtremeUSB with Fre ... Continue reading
Goodyear Commercial Tire Web Site Asserts Service Push
AKRON, Ohio, June 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today unveiled a new commercial tire web site that showcases its service business push. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The http://www.goodyear.com/truck launch coincides with a new study that shows trucking companies are increasing ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Chicago Urban League Scholarships Top $232,000
More Than 50 Scholarships Awarded to Chicago Students Since 1991 CHICAGO, June 22 -- Mercedes-Benz USA has awarded a total of $232,000 worth of college scholarships to 58 Chicago-area students through its partnership with the Chicago Urban League. The scholarship program, which began in 1991, evaluates high-potential s ... Continue reading
Moving Tips Valuable Tool for Consumers Making Move in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, June 22 -- Consumers contemplating a move of their precious personal possessions in Texas should make sure the moving company they hire is registered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), according to Consumer Moving Tips released Friday by the Southwest Movers Association (SMA). This sugg ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Gateway Raceway Press Center Contact Information
To follow are the contact numbers for the press center at Gateway Raceway during this weekend's running of the ninth annual Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals. All four POWERade Series classes will be competing this weekend with each completing a pair qualifying runs beginning at 5 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and final ... Continue reading
Revised Media Advisory: SPEED WC At Cleveland This Weekend
This is a re-send of a previous e-mail that contained some incorrect sponsor information. Please use information from this e-mail as opposed to the one previously sent. I apologize for the inconvenience. -Eric MEDIA ADVISORY SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships SPEED GT and SPEED Touring Car Round Five C ... Continue reading
SPEED WC Drivers Hope Experience in Other Series Pays Off In Cleveland
SPEED World Challenge Drivers Hope Experience in Other Series Pays Off In Cleveland CLEVELAND (June 22, 2005) - Following a month's break, SCCA Pro Racing's SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Car Championships return to action this weekend, making their second-ever appearances at Burke Lakefront Airport for the 24th ... Continue reading
Total Parts Plus Increases RoHS Data Coverage
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., June 22 -- Total Parts Plus' material content database has expanded its coverage for electronic and non- electronic components to more than 2.5 million part numbers. Data coverage includes full and partial content information, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliancy flags, lead-fr ... Continue reading
Please find attached press release. Thanks, Bryan <<TPR PressReleaseS-4 FINAL.doc>> *************************************** Bryan Avigne Marketing Development Manager Transpro, Inc. 100 Gando Drive New Haven, CT 06513 TEL: 203 859.3631 FAX: 203 865.3723 EMAIL: bavigne@transpro.com ************************************** ... Continue reading
Marianne Fey to Oversee Buick National and Retail Ad Accounts at McCann in Detroit
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 22 -- Mirroring General Motors' efforts to further connect brand and retail messaging in driving sales, McCann Erickson's Detroit office has promoted Executive Vice President, Group Account Director Marianne Fey to oversee both Buick national and retail advertising accounts at the agency. The an ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., June 22 -- The Delphi Corp. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The previous quarterly dividend was $0.03 per share paid in May 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The Board determined that the ... Continue reading
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Review
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 Where: Interstate I-95, New York City, Historic Philadelphia When: Summer Weather: Sun and Showers, Windy Miles Driven: 435 MSRP: $48,770 Sound Byte: The Audi A6 3.2 quattro delivers on it’s billing as a German Luxury Car This past weekend I was fortunate to be testing a car that comp ... Continue reading
NHTSA 2005 SUV Crash, Rollover Ratings
Model year 2005 Acura MDX, Ford Freestyle, and Jeep Grand Cherokee earned the top rating of 5-stars for all available seating positions in frontal and side crash tests announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in their SUV Crash Test Summary. All resu ... Continue reading
Three DC Area Dealers Tops in Toyota Certified Used Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Three Washington-area Toyota dealerships are among the top 10 Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) dealers in the nation, accounting for 3,773 sales in 2004. The dealerships are Laurel Toyota, of Laurel Md., Miller Toyota in Manassas, Va., and Koons Tysons Toyota of Vienna, Va. "Toyota Certified ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--June 22, 2005--With legislation requiring drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on the phone, drivers will be scrambling to find the best hands-free accessories before October when legislation is expected to take effect. Parrot, a world leader in development of Bluetooth(R) car kits, offers several ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Maps Selected for Launch of Global Navigation, Inc.'s Navigation Devices
Global Navigation, Inc. to Introduce Its First Portable DVD Navigation Device CHICAGO, June 22 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been selected by Global Navigation, Inc., a leading mobile GPS device sales company committed to bringing GPS prod ... Continue reading
Freescale Accelerates Digital Audio Transition from Portables To Automotive
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 22, 2005-- SCF5250 Audio Processor Adds Features to Support the Latest Digital Rights Management and Video Technologies Manufacturers of portable media players and automotive entertainment systems are striving to meet consumer demand for seamless connectivity between devices. Freescale Semiconductor ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Revises Second Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 22, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced revised sales and earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2005. Sales for the second quarter, which previously were expected to increase approximately 8% sequentially, are now expected to be roughly flat with first quarter 2005 sales of $122 mil ... Continue reading
ENCIRQ Works With Freescale to Transform Automotive Applications
ENCIRQ(R) Data Foundation(TM) Framework Supports Freescale mobileGT(TM) Platform ORLANDO, Fla., June 22 -- Freescale Technology Forum -- ENCIRQ Corporation, the leading provider of high-performance data management solutions for embedded systems, announced today that it will work with Freescale Semiconductor to deliver ... Continue reading
Simple Solutions to Avoid Summer Insurance Problems
WARWICK, R.I.--June 22, 2005--Millions of Americans experience costly homeowners losses during the summer months as a result of natural disasters, fire, or theft. Summer months are also a peak time for car accidents, as families travel to their favorite vacation destinations and many teens get behind the wheel for the ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Receives a Purchase Order Contract From California Department of Corrections
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS has entered into an agreement with the California Department of Corrections to track state vehicles while transporting "High Priority" inmates. Because of the secure nature of the transports, logistics of the tracking c ... Continue reading
Zipcar Hosts First Annual 'Innovation in Transportation' Fair
Public and Private Transportation Organizations from Around Metro Washington Showcase Alternatives to Car-Ownership WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Zipcar, the nation's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour or day, is bringing together public and private transportation organizations from around Metro Washing ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--June 22, 2005--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc. , today announced it will introduce a new line of Hot Rod branded concrete flooring products, in partnership with UCoat It America, under the company's successful Hot Rod Garage merchandising program. Recognized f ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Hits the Road with Summer Travel Tips
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22 -- Approximately 91 percent of all summer trips are made by car*. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, encourages road-trippers to ensure their car is ready to rack up the miles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "A safe and f ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Inc. Secures China $10 Million Sales Contract
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--June 22, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) is pleased to announce that, further to its earlier announced agreement with Airtek Inc., it has signed a sales contract for emission control products valued at approximately $10 million over the next 3 years with Chongqing Qinchuan Industrial Group ... Continue reading
Latest NHTSA Defect Investigations
New Information Added Since : June 12, 2005 NHTSA Action Number : PE05031 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make : SUZUKI Model: VL1500 Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Year : 2000 Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005 Date Investigation Closed : Op ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Honours IEE With Development Award
LUXEMBOURG, June 22 -- The Volkswagen Group honoured IEE S.A. with a prestigious development award during its 'Volkswagen Group Award' held in Hanover on June 9. With this award the Volkswagen Group recognises IEE as one of the best performing development suppliers. The award specially refers to excellence in developme ... Continue reading
Stu Hayner Autosport Development Post Race Report from Cleveland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC / Trenton Forging #5 GTO Cleveland Post Race Report Hayner Rocks In Cleveland… Team Enjoys its First Top Five Cleveland – June 26, 2005 Starting 10th on the grid, the #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forging GTO, driven by S ... Continue reading
Ford Cuts Profit Outlook and Heads and Bonus' and Benefits
DETROIT June 21, 2005; Tom Brown writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. slashed its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday and said it was planning more job cuts and belt-tightening measures to offset its slumping U.S. vehicle sales. The second-largest U.S. automaker, which has warned that its core automotive ... Continue reading
June 21, 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm) Key Dates to Keep in Mind A June 24 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 12:10 p.m. PDT A June 26 - Dodge/Save Mart 350 at 12:35 p.m. PDT (110 laps/218.9 miles) NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm) News and Highlights * Products/Business * Nextel Fan Zone * Community Outreach * Inside the Oval * ... Continue reading
Ford Updates Earnings Guidance For 2005
* Full-year earnings guidance now $1.00 to $1.25 per share vs. earlier guidance of $1.25 to $1.50 per share, excluding special items and discontinued operations. * Weaker North America automotive results now anticipated due to expectations for lower vehicle sales and continued supplier-related challenges. * Lower tax r ... Continue reading
Programmable Control Systems with Touch Feedback to Be Developed for the Automotive Industry, Others
CHICAGO & SAN JOSE, Calif.--June 21, 2005--Methode Electronics, Inc. , a global designer and manufacturer of electronic component and subsystem devices and Immersion Corporation , a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced today that Methode has licensed a broad range of Immersion's TouchS ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa--June 21, 2005--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. ... The Board of Directors declared its third quarter dividend of $0.13 per share payable July 15, 2005 to shareholders on record as of July 1, 2005. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends each year since 1938 on its common stock. This is the 254th consecutive cash di ... Continue reading
Brian Simo will return to NASCAR Nextel Cup
Brian Simo will return to NASCAR Nextel Cup racing this week, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet in association with nine-time NASCAR champion Richard Childress Racing. Simo, of Carlsbad, Calif., will attempt to qualify for the June 26 Dodge/Save Mart 350 race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. With 36 of th ... Continue reading
Empire Resources Declares Dividend for the Second Quarter of 2005
FORT LEE, N.J., June 21 -- Empire Resources, Inc. (AMEX:ERS) , announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on July 19, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 6, 2005. The Board of Directors intends to review its dividend ... Continue reading
Travel Safety Checklist Can Help You Avoid Trouble This Summer
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21 -- No one wants to spend a vacation stranded along side of the highway; a little preventive maintenance can help you avoid a breakdown. These tips from AutoZone can help you make sure your next trip is a safe one. Inspect or replace your brakes. Few things on your car are more important to your ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Wins Transmission Module Business with Ford
PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 21 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply two transmission clutch modules for Ford Motor Company's new six-speed automatic transmission. The contract calls for Metaldyne to supply the overdrive and center support modules for the new transmission, which will be u ... Continue reading
DC, MD and VA Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving
DC, MD and VA Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving; Campaign Continues to Highlight Dangers of Driving Aggressively in the Summer Months WASHINGTON, June 21 -- With summer officially beginning today, local law enforcement officials from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia came together to announ ... Continue reading
Rick Crawford Michigan Preview
Contact: Craig Bailey Milwaukee 200 Performance PR Plus Milwaukee Mile 704.377.8727 (office) West Allis, WI 704.507.2456 (mobile) June 23-24, 2005 cbailey@pprplus.com Rick Crawford's Milwaukee Mile Results Date Start Finish Laps Status 6/25/04 6 9 205/205 Running 6/28/03 6 3 200/200 Running 6/29/02 6 14 201/203 Running ... Continue reading
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