LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Bottoming Out
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 23, 2005--The 12-week-long trend of lower gasoline prices may be ending for Southern California motorists as most areas in the region experience only small decreases at the pump this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regu ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, December 23, 2005)* (1) Additional Aspect of the Clean Air Interstate Rule to be Reconsidered (2) EPA To Improve Reporting of Air Emissions Data (1) Additional Aspect of the Clea ... Continue reading
SAAB AB Renews Framework Agreement with Semcon Until 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 23, 2005--Semcon's (STO:SEMC) framework agreement as preferred supplier to SAAB has been extended for a further two years. It now includes in the first instance project management, mechanical construction, calculations and electronic construction. The agreement applies for all companies in the S ... Continue reading
GM anuncia planos para a América Latina em 2006
* A fabricante de veículos tem sido a líder de mercado na América Latina por cinco anos consecutivos * A GM investirá US$ 400 milhões na América Latina em 2006 * A companhia anuncia 14 lançamentos de veículos, o que representa um aumento de mais de 50% no nível de lançamentos no período de um ano MIRAMAR, Fl ... Continue reading
Transforming Auto Detroit Auto Show into a Brand-New Experience
DETROIT, Dec. 23 -- The George P. Johnson Company's design and production of six brand-new exhibits for the 2006 North American International Auto Show will redefine the Detroit event as a new kind of entertainment and theatrical experience. No longer can the word "show" completely reflect what visitors will encounter ... Continue reading
Medialink: Food in the Fast Lane
-- On race day, NASCAR drivers and their crews spend long, hot hours trying to win the day. And when they get hungry, the last thing they want to think about is cooking. That's where NASCAR Caterer Ken Enck and his crew come in. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/ ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Provides Update on Restatements
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 23 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is nearing completion of the restatements of its financial statements for the first two quarters of 2005 and prior years, and reaffirmed that it expects to file amended annual and quarterly reports for the applicable periods with the U.S. Securities and ... Continue reading
Valeo Creates a Joint Venture in Korea for Engine Cooling Systems
PARIS, December 23 -- Valeo today announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of 50% of Threestar, the largest automotive radiator manufacturer in Korea. The new entity, in which the Samsung Climate Control Group holds the other 50%, will be called Valeo Samsung Thermal Systems. The creation of this joint ... Continue reading
FORD’S NEW “FACE FOR THE CHASE:” FUSION WILL BE FORD’S NASCAR RACE CAR IN 2006
CHARLOTTE, NC – Ford has a new “face for the Chase.” The 2006 Ford Fusion race car, based on the production model that will hit showrooms this fall, was officially named Ford Racing’s new race car for NASCAR competition in a magical unveiling today featuring Ford’s NASCAR stars at the Boot ... Continue reading
VW Passat Offers Integrated Child Seats
Wolfsburg, 19 December 2005 - Volkswagen now offers new integrated child seats in the Passat and Passat Estate. The seats for children between three and twelve years old (weight class II to III) offer excellent protection for frontal, rear and side-on crashes. They are operated with minimum effort and are fully collaps ... Continue reading
Volkswagen back in first place in Europe-Customers enthusiastic about model offensive
Wolfsburg, 23 December 2005 - Volkswagen is back in first place in Europe. Measured by the number of new vehicle registrations, the brand has regained first place in 2005. "Volkswagen is a powerful brand. We are now harvesting the rewards of our model offensive", claimed Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Chairman of the Board of M ... Continue reading
http://www.laautoshow.com/2006/debuts.aspx New Model Conference Schedule Announced for January 4 and 5, 2006 More than 30 World or North American premieres will help give the final January LA Auto Show a big send-off on media days, Jan. 4 and 5, 2006, before the show moves to its new dates in November 2006. With the LA ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Ltd Posts Net Sales of USD $27.6 Billion in 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 23, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30048) has announced the addition of Jaguar Cars Ltd 2005 company profile edition 3 to their offering. Jaguar Cars Ltd is a part of the Michigan-based (USA), Ford Motor Corporation's Premier Automotive Group (PAG). PAG is h ... Continue reading
VW may be forced to end TDI line in U.S.
New U.S. emissions regulations affecting 2007 model year vehicles may force companies like Volkswagen to stop offering cars with TDI in the United States, according to a report published on the www.leftlanenews.com website. "Leftlane News has received a handful of reports from VW dealers in the U.S. regarding this rumo ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces New Assignments For North American Executives
New York, NY 12/22/2005; Toyota announced today new assignments for senior level managers at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMA). Headquartered in New York, TMA has offices in Washington, D.C. and Miami, Florida, and is the holding company for Toyota's U.S. sales and North American manufacturing companies. "As Toyot ... Continue reading
Clear and Vibrant - 2007 FJ Cruiser Exemplifies Toyota's Design Philosophy
Torrance, CA December 22, 2005; A home run or a dream, come true? To its designers, the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is both those things, and more. To Kevin Hunter, vice president of Calty Design Research, the California-based Toyota design studio in which the FJ Cruiser concept vehicle was born, it's a home run. For Jin Ki ... Continue reading
Westport and Isuzu Sign New Development Agreement; Commit to 25 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 23, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles. Isuzu will ... Continue reading
Nissan Develops and Shows "Kids in the Area" Warning System - Will Save Kids Lives
Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed -- New service alerts drivers to presence of children in vicinity -- TOKYO (Nov. 2005) -- NTT DATA Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., its communications Inc., Tokyu Security Co., Ltd., and TRENDY Corporation today announced that they have developed an expanded IC tag ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases New Bluebird Sylphy Sedan
<span style="font-size: 14px;">NISSAN RELEASES NEW BLUEBIRD SYLPHY SEDAN</span></strong><br> --Autech releases Axis version--</p> <br> <p align="left">TOKYO (Dec. 21, 2005)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today began sales of the all-new Bluebird Sylphy at dealers throughout Japan.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.n ... Continue reading
Nissan Intros Self Repairing Paint - Pretty Cool!
NISSAN DEVELOPS WORLD'S FIRST CLEAR PAINTTHAT REPAIRS SCRATCHES ON CAR SURFACES TOKYO (Dec. 2, 2005)-- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails. “Scratch ... Continue reading
Nissan Worldwide Production November 2005
December 22, 2005 NISSAN PRODUCTION, SALES, AND EXPORT RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 2005 TOKYO (Dec. 22, 2005)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced production, sales and export results for November. 1. Production Global production rose 7.0% in November, compared with the same month a year ago, to 294,915 units amid rising ... Continue reading
Ford Pumps Big Bucks into JagUar
FRANKFURT December 23, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co has injected another 1.2 billion pounds ($2.1 billion) into Jaguar Cars to cover heavy losses and investment writedowns at its British luxury car subsidiary, the company said on Friday. The move marks the second time within two years that the number-two U ... Continue reading
Swiss Institutional Investors Increase Their Holdings in iQ Power
ZUG, Switzerland, December 23 -- iQ POWER AG (OTCBB: IQPOF) reports that between late November and early December Swiss institutional investors subscribed 1.6 million shares of iQ POWER at a price of EUR 0.75 each. The associated capital increase was recorded pursuant to Swiss law in the commercial register of the Cant ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Continue Upward
HOUSTON--Dec. 23, 2005--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Texas continued its upward march for the third straight week, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.161 a gallon - a weekly increase of nearly two cents. Dallas takes the le ... Continue reading
Leading Global Supplier to Showcase New Technologies in Vehicle Seating and Interiors, Hybrid Vehicle Batteries DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- For the 12th consecutive year, Johnson Controls will have a major presence at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as an event sponsor and exhibitor. The company ... Continue reading
California Seniors Assail Insurance Commissioner on Proposed Changes to Auto Insurance Regulations
Say Misguided Regulatory Changes Will Raise Auto Insurance Rates for Seniors and Drivers in Rural Areas SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 22 -- John Kehoe, policy chair for the California Senior Advocates League, issued the following statement today in response to the new auto insurance regulations proposed by California Insura ... Continue reading
State of California Awards Rental Car Contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Saving Taxpayers Millions
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2005--Saving California state government up to $9 million over a three-year period, the California Department of General Services announced today it is awarding a contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car as the State's primary vendor to provide rental vehicles to state employees on official busine ... Continue reading
USAC Release - TWENTY USAC THUNDER RACES SCHEDULED ON THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL IN 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)-247-5151 mharker@usacracing.com DICK JORDAN (317)-247-5151 djordan10@iquest.net TWENTY USAC THUNDER RACES SCHEDULED ON THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL IN 2006 Outdoor Channel will telecast 12 Silver Crown races and eight other events during season INDIANAPOLIS & ... Continue reading
Book Review - James Dean: At Speed By Lee Raskin
James Dean: At Speed By Lee Raskin 11”x11”, 144 pages, 200+ photographs, $29.95 The newest offering from the always-in-top-gear David Bull Publishing celebrates the life and times of one of the most enduring pop icons in American history, James Dean. This book vibrates with the ghosts and goings on of 50 ye ... Continue reading
Erie Insurance Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Collision Repair Process for a Second Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Maintaining a comprehensive and consistent dialog with the consumer throughout the claims process is critical for insurance providers in achieving customer satisfact ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Renews DaimlerChrysler Contract
DECATUR, Ga., Dec. 22 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems, Ltd., successfully renewed its vehicle delivery agreement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The agreement with DaimlerChrysler will extend Allied's current contract through September 30, 2007. Pur ... Continue reading
ADESA Announces Investment in Live Global Bid, Inc.
CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 22 -- ADESA announced today it has made an equity investment in Live Global Bid, Inc. (LGB), a technological leader in online interactive auction software and ADESA's system provider of LiveBlock(R). LGB is a division of Live Global Communications, headquartered in Canada. LiveBlock offers ADESA's cu ... Continue reading
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