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Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio is the New Height of Sophistication

Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio is the New Height of Sophistication

By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network NEW YORK, March 23, 2005 -- Jaguar's already luxurious line up of vehicles has become even more lavish. Jaguar introduced the 2006 Super V8 Portfolio at the New York International Auto Show as the top of the range for the company's XJ luxury sedan. "The Super V8 Portfolio t ... Continue reading

NHTSA to Investigate More Than 3.7 Million Ford Motor Co. Pickups, SUVs for Defect

NHTSA to Investigate More Than 3.7 Million Ford Motor Co. Pickups, SUVs for Defect

WASHINGTON March 23, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Federal regulators said Wednesday they are investigating more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a defect in a cruise control switch that already has led to a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Adm ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Retirement of Mac Macdonald

Ford Announces Retirement of Mac Macdonald

DEARBORN, Mich., March 23 -- Ford Motor Company today announced the retirement of Malcolm (Mac) S. Macdonald, vice president of Finance, effective April 1, 2005. Macdonald, 64, is a 46-year veteran of the Company. He joined Ford of Britain in Dagenham, United Kingdom, as a Finance trainee in 1959 and was later assigned ... Continue reading

Hyundai Rolls Out All-New Azera Flagship Sedan

Hyundai Rolls Out All-New Azera Flagship Sedan

NEW YORK, March 23 -- Most automakers have a flagship model that represents their best efforts in style, sophistication, safety and performance. Hyundai is in a unique position as their existing flagship sedan, the XG350, is stepping aside to let an all-new sedan take the lead -- the elegant 2006 Hyundai Azera. As Shak ... Continue reading

Busch Series Car #23 Ownership

Busch Series Car #23 Ownership

Please note that the partnership between Keith Coleman and Gail Davis concerning the ownership of Car #23 on the NASCAR Busch Series has been dissolved after five races as per the original agreement. Keith Coleman, and Keith Coleman Racing, is now the sole owner of the car and should be noted as such on all existing an ... Continue reading

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Warns Vehicle Owners of Air Bag Fraud

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Warns Vehicle Owners of Air Bag Fraud

LOS ANGELES--March 23, 2005--More and more mechanics and repair shops are pulling off a scam that could potentially place motorists' lives in danger, according to Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Air bag fraud -- replacing a deployed airbag with a bogus or defective one -- now occurs in one out of every 25 previou ... Continue reading

NayKid Racing Announces Lux Performance Group To Oversee R&D Of Viper Program

NayKid Racing Announces Lux Performance Group To Oversee R&D Of Viper Program

NayKid Racing Announces Lux Performance Group To Oversee R&D Of Viper Program PUYALLUP, WASH., March 23, 2005 - Scotty B. White of NayKid Racing announced today that Lux Performance Group, LLC would assist more in the research, development and engineering branch of the race team for 2005 and beyond. Due to the highly c ... Continue reading

Canada and Car Makers Reach Emission Deal

Canada and Car Makers Reach Emission Deal

OTTAWA, March 23, 2005; Reuters reported that Canada has reached a voluntary pact with major automobile makers to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, Natural Resources Minister John Efford told Parliament on Wednesday. Ottawa wants car makers to reduce emissions by 25 percent from 1995 levels by 2010. Efford did not say ... Continue reading

Valeo Bio Clip(TM) Provides the Best In-Cabin Air Quality

Valeo Bio Clip(TM) Provides the Best In-Cabin Air Quality

PARIS, March 23 -- Valeo today announces the launch of a revolutionary cartridge called Bio Clip(TM). This anti-bacteria diffuser for cabin air filters offers an effective response to a major concern of all motorists, providing clean and odor-free air in the passenger compartment. Valeo is a leading manufacturer of HVA ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Revises Earnings Outlook

Dana Corporation Revises Earnings Outlook

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 23 -- Dana Corporation today announced that it has revised its first-quarter 2005 earnings outlook to a range of 11 to 13 cents per share, from its previously announced range of 17 to 23 cents per share. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burn ... Continue reading

Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

TROY, Mich., March 23 -- The Delphi Corp. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The previous quarterly dividend was $0.07 per share paid in December 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The Board determined tha ... Continue reading

Digital Lightwave Expands European Distribution Network With the Addition of TR Instruments; Company Increases Distribution Channel Partnerships to Thirty Five

Digital Lightwave Expands European Distribution Network With the Addition of TR Instruments; Company Increases Distribution Channel Partnerships to Thirty Five

CLEARWATER, Fla.--March 23, 2005--Digital Lightwave(R), Inc. , a leading provider of optical networking technology and test instruments, today announced the continued expansion of their European sales distribution network with the addition of TR Instruments in the Czech Republic. TR Instruments, formed in 1991, sells a ... Continue reading

Farmers Insurance Announces 5 Millionth Homeowners Customer; Agent Jose Lujan of San Antonio, Texas Gets Farmers to Goal

Farmers Insurance Announces 5 Millionth Homeowners Customer; Agent Jose Lujan of San Antonio, Texas Gets Farmers to Goal

LOS ANGELES--March 23, 2005--The Farmers Insurance Group(R) of Companies is proud to announce their achievement of reaching five million homeowners customers in the U.S. Farmers, the nation's third largest homeowners insurer, is the 3rd largest insurer in the state of Texas. This announcement reiterates Farmers leaders ... Continue reading

Global Payments Introduces Petroleum @dvantage Rigger Lite in Canada

Global Payments Introduces Petroleum @dvantage Rigger Lite in Canada

Innovative payment card processing solution offers a flexible oil and gas application for small and mid-sized automotive and petroleum retailers ATLANTA, March 23 -- Global Payments Inc. , a world leader in electronic transaction processing solutions, announced the introduction of Petroleum @dvantage Rigger Lite, which ... Continue reading

Hart Energy Executive Joins ORYXE Energy International

Hart Energy Executive Joins ORYXE Energy International

IRVINE, Calif.--March 23, 2005-- Nicholas L. Economides to Manage Technology Development, Certification and New Product Development for Innovative Energy Technology Company ORYXE Energy International announced today that Nicholas L. Economides has joined the progressive energy technology company as Executive Vice Presi ... Continue reading

Knockout Holdings To Host Fourth Quarter 2004 Conference Call

Knockout Holdings To Host Fourth Quarter 2004 Conference Call

NORTHLAKE, Ill.--March 23, 2005--Knockout Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:KNOH) exclusive developer and marketer of the new George Foreman's Knock-Out(R) line of household and automotive cleaning products, announced that it will release fourth quarter results on the morning of Thursday, March 31, 2005. In conjunction with the C ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz R-Class: World Premiere in New York

Mercedes-Benz R-Class: World Premiere in New York

STUTTGART, Germany, March 23 -- The New York International Auto Show is to provide the stage for another world premiere from Mercedes-Benz, 51 years after hosting the unveiling of the legendary SL gullwing. Now it is the turn of the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class to make its world debut at the traditional show. The unique v ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz R-Class: World Premiere in New York

Mercedes-Benz R-Class: World Premiere in New York

STUTTGART, Germany, March 23 -- - With Picture The New York International Auto Show is to provide the stage for another world premiere from Mercedes-Benz, 51 years after hosting the unveiling of the legendary SL gullwing. Now it is the turn of the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class to make its world debut at the traditional sho ... Continue reading

New Report Details Indiana's Transportation Funding Dilemma

New Report Details Indiana's Transportation Funding Dilemma

INDIANAPOLIS--March 23, 2005--A new report by a Minnesota-based organization continues to document an issue that concerns all of Indiana: growing shortfalls on the state highway system, and the recommended highway funding mechanisms that might handle these increasing demands. The report, entitled "The Indiana Road and ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Races Into The Big Apple With Exciting New Lancer Evolution IX

Mitsubishi Races Into The Big Apple With Exciting New Lancer Evolution IX

March 24, 2005 -- NEW YORK -- Fueling a legacy of heart-pounding excitement and success on the world rally racing circuit, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce the new 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX at the New York International Automobile Show. This latest edition to the Lancer Evolution vehicle ... Continue reading

Raser's Symetron Technology to Electrify a Formula Race Car in a Demonstration on the Grand Prix Course in Monaco

Raser's Symetron Technology to Electrify a Formula Race Car in a Demonstration on the Grand Prix Course in Monaco

PROVO, Utah--March 23, 2005--Raser (OTCBB:RSTG) will demonstrate its advanced motor and controller technology in a Formula Lightning car driven on the Grand Prix race course in Monaco as part of the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-21) held this year in Monaco April 2-6, 2005. Monaco is the home of the world-famous "Gra ... Continue reading

Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. begins Production of the Crown in China

Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. begins Production of the Crown in China

Tokyo, Japan, Mar 22, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd (TFTM) held a line-off ceremony for the Crown luxury sedan at TFTM's second plant, the construction of which was recently completed. TFTM is a joint venture company established by Toyota Motor Corporation and China FAW Group Corporation (FA ... Continue reading

Donald Trump To Be The First Cadillac DTS Executive Limousine Customer

Donald Trump To Be The First Cadillac DTS Executive Limousine Customer

NEW YORK March 23, 2005; President George W. Bush was delivered the world's first, state-of-the-art 2006 Cadillac DTS presidential limousine in January. Never one to be outdone, billionaire real estate developer Donald J. Trump is next to receive his keys to the first 2006 Cadillac DTS executive limousine, which will b ... Continue reading

GT500 reborn as a modern thoroughbred: Shelby, SVT create most powerful Mustang ever

GT500 reborn as a modern thoroughbred: Shelby, SVT create most powerful Mustang ever

The most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history takes to the street next year, following a unique collaboration between performance car legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Ford took the wraps off the 450-plus-horsepower Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car at the New York International Au ... Continue reading

Toyota Introduces Harrier Hybrid and Kluger Hybrid

Toyota Introduces Harrier Hybrid and Kluger Hybrid

Tokyo March 23, 2005; Aki Tsukioka, writing for JCNN; reported that Toyota Motor announced on March 22 the nationwide launch of two new hybrid sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the Harrier Hybrid and the Kluger Hybrid. Both models are equipped with Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II), a high-power system newly developed aro ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Elects Jeffrey Augustin Vice President and Corporate Officer

Johnson Controls Elects Jeffrey Augustin Vice President and Corporate Officer

MILWAUKEE, March 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) announced that Jeffrey G. Augustin, has been named corporate controller and was elected as a vice president and corporate officer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Mr. Augustin will focus on the financial performance of the business and be ... Continue reading

Bosch Announces New Americas Chassis Division President

Bosch Announces New Americas Chassis Division President

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- Bosch has announced the appointment of Ronaldo Reimer as president of its North and South American Chassis Division, and executive vice president of its global Chassis Systems business effective April 1, 2005. Reimer succeeds Hans Weckerle who will retire after 29 years with the com ... Continue reading

Lexus Unveils Second Ground-Breaking Hybrid Luxury Vehicle at New York International Auto Show

Lexus Unveils Second Ground-Breaking Hybrid Luxury Vehicle at New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 23 -- The world's first gas/electric hybrid-powered luxury SUV, the RX 400h, goes on-sale in less than a month. Today, at a press conference at the New York Auto Show, Lexus unveiled yet another ground-breaking hybrid vehicle. The 2007 Lexus GS 450h is the world's first hybrid luxury sedan and the first ... Continue reading

ATTIK Features Real Scion Owners in New Documentary-Style Broadcast/Cinema Spots

ATTIK Features Real Scion Owners in New Documentary-Style Broadcast/Cinema Spots

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 -- Global creative agency ATTIK today detailed a new package of broadcast spots that recently debuted as part of their ongoing, award-winning cross-platform advertising campaign for Scion -- the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. for which ATTIK serves as creative agen ... Continue reading

Lexus Introduces Next Generation IS Luxury Sport Sedan With New Engines and All-Wheel Drive

Lexus Introduces Next Generation IS Luxury Sport Sedan With New Engines and All-Wheel Drive

NEW YORK, March 23 -- Lexus unveiled the all-new 2006 IS 350 luxury sport sedan today at a press conference at the New York Auto Show. "We're taking dead aim at the top of the class with the new IS," said Lexus Marketing Vice President Mark Templin. "We plan to offer a compelling range of models and options with class- ... Continue reading

Land Rover to Factory Install SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Land Rover to Factory Install SIRIUS Satellite Radio

SIRIUS to be Offered on Select 2006 Models NEW YORK, March 23 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Land Rover plans to offer SIRIUS as a factory-installed option on the following 2006 Model Year vehicles: * Range Rover * Range Rover Sport (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125) Land Rover ... Continue reading

GM in Talks to Sell Stake in GMAC Unit (GEMC?)

GM in Talks to Sell Stake in GMAC Unit (GEMC?)

NEW YORK March 23, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp., facing a possible credit downgrade to "junk" status, is in talks to sell a stake in its commercial mortgage unit, a spokeswoman for the automaker said on Wednesday. GM faces a cash outflow of $2 billion this year, but the automaker is not selling the ... Continue reading

General Motors to Focus on New Products, Education As Part of Strategy to Fix Ailing Unit

General Motors to Focus on New Products, Education As Part of Strategy to Fix Ailing Unit

NEW YORK March 23, 2005; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. plans to focus on new products and educating potential buyers about the unique aspects of its car and trucks as part of a multifaceted strategy for fixing its ailing North American business, the head of GM North America said We ... Continue reading

The All-New 2006 Jeep Commander Expands Jeep Lineup with its Classic Design, Jeep Engineering, New Features and Safety Technology

The All-New 2006 Jeep Commander Expands Jeep Lineup with its Classic Design, Jeep Engineering, New Features and Safety Technology

NEW YORK, March 23 -- Its name is Jeep Commander, yet the newest member of the Jeep vehicle family could just as easily answer to "vanguard." That's because the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander -- classic in design, engineered to perform as only Jeep vehicles can, the first with three rows of seats, and equipped with advanc ... Continue reading

All-New 2006 BMW 3 Series and Enhanced 2006 7 Series Make North American Debut at The New York International Auto Show

All-New 2006 BMW 3 Series and Enhanced 2006 7 Series Make North American Debut at The New York International Auto Show

Prices Announced for 2006 3 Series, 7 Series as well as 5 Series NEW YORK, March 23 -- The all-new 2006 3 Series and the enhanced 2006 7 Series make their North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. Prices were announced for the 2006 3 Series and 7 Series as well as the 2006 5 Series, including all-wh ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News and Notes

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News and Notes

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News and Notes CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE AS A PDF FILE Carl Edwards-Jimmie Johnson finish at Atlanta one for the archivesRating the backflip: Gymnastics coach gives Edwards a ‘9’New rules returning on ... Continue reading

Toyota i-Unit Concept Debuts at New York Auto Show

Toyota i-Unit Concept Debuts at New York Auto Show

March 23, 2005 -- New York, NY -- March 23, 2005 - New York, NY - Toyota's i-unit concept will make its U.S. debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The single passenger i-unit is a form of "personal mobility" that seeks to balance freedom of movement, harmony with society, and harmony with the Earth's natu ... Continue reading

Career Media Coaching Class To Be Discounted For ASA Racing Drivers

Career Media Coaching Class To Be Discounted For ASA Racing Drivers

Career Media Coaching Class To Be Discounted For ASA Racing Drivers CHARLOTTE, NC - In today's media-driven motorsports world, knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it may be more important than anything you can bolt on your race car. The world is full of great drivers who never made it to the top because ... Continue reading

OmniVision Launches First in the Family of CMOS Image Sensors for Driver Assistance Applications

OmniVision Launches First in the Family of CMOS Image Sensors for Driver Assistance Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--March 23, 2005--OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , one of the world's leading suppliers of CMOS image sensors, today launched its first image sensor designed specifically for the automotive market. The OV7940 is a new high-performance, highly integrated analog CMOS image sensor based on OmniVision's pro ... Continue reading

AirIQ Reports Record Breaking Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2004

AirIQ Reports Record Breaking Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2004

TORONTO--March 23, 2005--AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ) Subscribers Exceed 152,000, Q4 Revenues Increase 326%, Q4 Gross Profit Grows 296% AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ), a leader in the Telematics industry, reports strong growth in key financial success measurements, including a surging active subscriber count of over 152,000; increase in r ... Continue reading

Drew Announces Adverse Court Decision on Motion to Reduce Workplace Injury Award

Drew Announces Adverse Court Decision on Motion to Reduce Workplace Injury Award

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 23 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported an adverse court decision on its motion to reduce a workplace injury award against Drew's subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., with respect to a case first reported in December 2004. As previously announced, a state court jury in California re ... Continue reading

ECD Ovonics Chairman & CEO and ECD Ovonics President, CTO & Co-Founder to Close The NASDAQ Stock Market on March 30

ECD Ovonics Chairman & CEO and ECD Ovonics President, CTO & Co-Founder to Close The NASDAQ Stock Market on March 30

Event marks ECD Ovonics' 20-year anniversary on NASDAQ ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) will celebrate 20 years on The NASDAQ Stock Market by presiding over the closing ceremony on Wednesday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Robert C. Stempel, Chairman and CEO, and Stanford R ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company - March 2005 U.S. Sales Conference Call

Ford Motor Company - March 2005 U.S. Sales Conference Call

You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's March 2005 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, April 1, 2005 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the sta ... Continue reading

Hella Lighting Plant Wins Ford Q1 Award

Hella Lighting Plant Wins Ford Q1 Award

YORK, S.C., March 23 -- Hella Lighting Corporation's York (South Carolina) plant has received Ford Motor Company's top award for quality. Ford's Q1 award is given for outstanding performance in product quality and service and is a prerequisite for a supplier to win business from Ford. Hella's York facility produces the ... Continue reading

Macquarie Infrastructure Company Revised Conference Call Dial-in Details

Macquarie Infrastructure Company Revised Conference Call Dial-in Details

Correct Dial-in Number (800) 289 0569 NEW YORK, March 23 -- Macquarie Infrastructure Company announced today that it has scheduled a conference call for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 23, 2005, to review the Company's results for the year ended December 31, 2004. To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 28 ... Continue reading

Remy International, Inc. 4th Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call

Remy International, Inc. 4th Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time ANDERSON, Ind., March 23 -- You are cordially invited to participate in the Remy International, Inc. 4th Quarter Conference Call with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; Rajesh K. Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; an ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Optoauto: Photonics Applications in Automobiles

Research and Markets: Optoauto: Photonics Applications in Automobiles

DUBLIN, Ireland, March 23 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14460) has announced the addition of Optoauto: Photonics Applications in Automobiles to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This report analyses current and future applications of pho ... Continue reading

SatCon Power Systems Appoints E.L. McDaniel Vice-President of Sales and Marketing

SatCon Power Systems Appoints E.L. McDaniel Vice-President of Sales and Marketing

BOSTON--March 23, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a developer and manufacturer of electronic power control systems, today announced that it has appointed E.L. McDaniel to the position of Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for SatCon Power Systems. Mr. McDaniel will be responsible for the sales and marketing ... Continue reading

Williams Controls Announces License Agreement With Moving Magnet Technology SA for Non-Contacting Sensors

Williams Controls Announces License Agreement With Moving Magnet Technology SA for Non-Contacting Sensors

PORTLAND, Ore., March 23 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Moving Magnet Technologies SA (MMT) to license their non-contacting Hall effect sensor technology. Williams intends to use this technology to internally produce non-contacting sensors for use in its electronic throt ... Continue reading

Fitch: Recent Legislation May Positively Influence U.S. Auto Lease ABS & Rental Car Sectors

Fitch: Recent Legislation May Positively Influence U.S. Auto Lease ABS & Rental Car Sectors

NEW YORK--March 23, 2005--A bill passed by the House of Representatives just a few days ago could be beneficial to the U.S. consumer vehicle leasing and daily rental car sectors if it becomes law, according to Fitch Ratings. The bill is Bill 6862, which may repeal existing vicarious tort liability laws where the owner ... Continue reading

HOLGATE MOTORSPORTS - Stovold returns for 2005

HOLGATE MOTORSPORTS - Stovold returns for 2005

For immediate release; March 21, 2005 Stovold returns for 2005 Matt Stovold back with Holgate Motorsports for 2005 season INNISFIL, ONTARIO Holgate Motorsports announced today that 18-year-old Midhurst, Ontario driver, Matt Stovold will once again be at the wheel of a Holgate Motorsports Rotax Max Senior entry in the S ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Makes Global Debut in New York

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Makes Global Debut in New York

All-New R-Class Luxury Vehicle to Be Priced Under $50,000 NEW YORK, March 23 -- Mercedes-Benz is launching its all-new R-Class luxury vehicle at the New York Auto Show, March 25 -- April 2, 2005 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. An entirely new type of Mercedes-Benz, the new R-Class combines the sure- ... Continue reading

Jaguar Announces Plans to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Jaguar Announces Plans to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio

SIRIUS Planned for 2005 X-Type, X-Type Wagon, S-Type and XJ Sedan NEW YORK, March 23 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Jaguar plans to offer SIRIUS as a dealer-installed accessory in the following 2005 model year vehicle lines beginning this May: * 2005 X-Type * 2005 X-Type Wagon * 2005 S-Type * 2005 XJ Se ... Continue reading

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2005 Inductees

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2005 Inductees

NEW YORK, March 23 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame has released the names of its 2005 Class of Inductees. They are Mario Andretti, John Dunlop, Sir William Lyons, Jim Moran, Shirley Muldowney, John (Jack) Smith, Jr., John M. Studebaker and Alexander Winton. Formal induction ceremonies will take place October 11, 2005 in ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Goes On Sale at $39,750; M-Class Sport Utility Now Certified as Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Goes On Sale at $39,750; M-Class Sport Utility Now Certified as Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle

NEW YORK, March 23 -- The new-generation M-Class sport utility vehicle is going on sale this week at more than 300 Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country, starting at $39,750 for the V6-powered ML350 and $48,500 for the V8 ML500, plus a $720 destination fee. Both new models are rated at more than 11 percent bette ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America is the First Automaker to Add Standard XM Satellite Radio to Its Full Vehicle Lineup

Hyundai Motor America is the First Automaker to Add Standard XM Satellite Radio to Its Full Vehicle Lineup

Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio today announced that Hyundai will be the first automaker to launch XM as standard, factory-installed equipment in every vehicle across its entire model line-up. Starting in 2006, ... Continue reading

Consumers Turn to Web as Often as to Dealers in Auto Search, Says Keynote Study

Consumers Turn to Web as Often as to Dealers in Auto Search, Says Keynote Study

SAN MATEO, Calif.--March 23, 2005--Keynote Systems -- Web Plays Major Role in Auto Purchase Process -- Consumers Primarily Attracted to Search and Comparison Functions -- Kelley Blue Book and cars.com Offer Best Online Experience -- Keynote Study Examines Third Party Auto Web Sites Consumers are as likely to visit an a ... Continue reading

2006 Mazda MX-5 3rd Generation Limited Has Competition Seeing 'Red'

2006 Mazda MX-5 3rd Generation Limited Has Competition Seeing 'Red'

- World's Best Selling Roadster Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show - NEW YORK, March 23 -- After turning the automotive world upside down in 1989 with the introduction of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mazda has re-established the benchmark for affordable sports-car excellence with the all-new 2006 M ... Continue reading

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to be Available on All-New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Vehicles

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to be Available on All-New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Vehicles

SIRIUS to be Offered as a Factory-Installed Option on the Next Generation M-Class Sport Utility NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., March 23 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS Satellite Radio , today announced the availability of SIRIUS as a factory-installed option on the next-generation 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sports Utilit ... Continue reading

Tips From PETlane(TM) for 'Transporting Important Pets Safely'

Tips From PETlane(TM) for 'Transporting Important Pets Safely'

Car Safety Tips for Pets for National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, April SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 -- Lane Nemeth, founder of PETlane(TM), urges pet-owners to understand important pet transportation safety information. Nemeth's TIPS (Transporting Important Pets Safely) coincide with National Pet First Aid Awareness Mon ... Continue reading

Barnstormers Paint Creative Backdrop for Nissan's Latest Sport Concept

Barnstormers Paint Creative Backdrop for Nissan's Latest Sport Concept

NEW YORK--March 23, 2005--Visitors to this year's New York International Auto Show not only have a chance to see the latest new cars and trucks but can also take in a bit of urban culture at the Nissan display. Nissan has collaborated with a group of New York-based artists to paint a creative backdrop for Nissan's newe ... Continue reading

Elvis's Hair Helps Sell Classic Muscle Cars

Elvis's Hair Helps Sell Classic Muscle Cars

Elvis's Hair Helps Sell Classic Muscle Cars For Immediate Release WAUCONDA, Ill./EWORLDWIRE/March 23, 2005 --- Northern Illinois Classic Auto Brokers, Ltd. and Classicmusclecars.com announced today that their rock and roll memorabilia collection has acquired Elvis Presley's authentic hair. Presley's hair and other memo ... Continue reading

First Limited Edition Scion tC - The 2005 tC Release Series 1.0 Makes Its Debut at the New York International Auto Show

First Limited Edition Scion tC - The 2005 tC Release Series 1.0 Makes Its Debut at the New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 23 -- The Scion tC sports coupe, on sale since July 2004, takes on a whole new personality as a limited edition. The 2005 tC Release Series 1.0 is on display during media days at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The 2005 tC Release Series 1.0 is the fourth limited edition vehicle for Scion. Th ... Continue reading

CEO Fin O'Neill Announces 'New Reynolds': Nimble, Flexible, Customer-Focused

CEO Fin O'Neill Announces 'New Reynolds': Nimble, Flexible, Customer-Focused

J.D. Power executive Scot Eisenfelder to lead Reynolds' Marketing and Strategic Planning; Sales and Service brought together under former Service Manager of the Year and Area Sales Vice President, Terri Mulcahey DAYTON, Ohio, March 23 -- Fin O'Neill, president and CEO of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , today announ ... Continue reading

Start Your Engines - Chrysler Group to Offer Unique Owner Program

Start Your Engines - Chrysler Group to Offer Unique Owner Program

- Owners of Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles to get a day at the track with professional driving instruction - More than 25 track events planned this year - Chrysler Group to expand the number of SRT-certified dealerships NEW YORK, March 23 -- Beginning in April, Chrysler Group wil ... Continue reading

Jeep Introduces All-new 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8: The Quickest, Most Powerful Jeep Vehicle Ever

Jeep Introduces All-new 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8: The Quickest, Most Powerful Jeep Vehicle Ever

* With a 6.1-liter SRT HEMI(R) V-8, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers ultimate SUV performance * 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds - quicker than Porsche Cayenne Turbo, BMW X5 * Proven Jeep capability with SRT performance provides astonishing on- road and all-weather ability and power * Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 the first four- ... Continue reading

Most Powerful Small-Block Ever - Available in a Crat

Most Powerful Small-Block Ever - Available in a Crat

e DETROIT - Chevrolet unveiled the 2006 Corvette Z06 at Detroit's North American International Auto Show in January, and now GM Performance Parts is unveiling the crate engine version of the LS7 engine that powers it. This latest Z06, billed as "the fastest, most powerful car ever offered by Chevrolet and GM," has enth ... Continue reading

Ram Jet ZL1 - For Horse Collectors Only

Ram Jet ZL1 - For Horse Collectors Only

Kicking out 510 hp and featuring the legendary all aluminum ZL1 cylinder block, the Ram Jet ZL1 is sure to be a highly sought item by collectors for years to come. Only 200 of the limited edition fuel injected crate engines were produced and only about 50 left to be found from GM dealerships. Each engine carries a spec ... Continue reading

Nashville Superspeedway Fast Facts

Nashville Superspeedway Fast Facts

SHANE HMIEL Nashville Superspeedway Sponsor: WINFUEL Chassis: BR06 Owner: Todd Braun Manufacturer: Chevrolet Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Shane Hmiel / Braun Racing Quick Facts: · - BR06 is the same car that Jamie McMurray drove to victory lane at Rockingham in 2004 · - Shane Hmiel d ... Continue reading

Milwaukee Mile Variety Children's Charity news

Milwaukee Mile Variety Children's Charity news

MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mr. Jim Tretow Director of Public Relations (414) 453-5761 jtretow@milwaukeemile.com VASSER, HUNTER-REAY HEADLINE MILWAUKEE MILE CHARITY GALA (West Allis, Wis.) March 22, 2005 - This past Saturday night, Champ Car drivers Jimmy Vasser ... Continue reading

WSI Industries Reports 40% Sales Increase Over Prior Year

WSI Industries Reports 40% Sales Increase Over Prior Year

MINNEAPOLIS--March 22, 2005--WSI Industries, Inc. today reported net sales of $3,654,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 ended February 27, 2005, an increase of 40% from the year-earlier quarter of $2,615,000. The Company posted net income of $28,000 or $.01 per share, compared to $54,000 or $.02 per share in the ... Continue reading

Siemens VDO Automotive Donates $25,000 to Rochester Adams High School FIRST Robotics Team

Siemens VDO Automotive Donates $25,000 to Rochester Adams High School FIRST Robotics Team

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--March 22, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive continues its commitment to corporate responsibility through its recent $25,000 sponsorship of the Rochester Adams High School 2005 FIRST Robotics Competition team #245. For the seventh consecutive year, the company is proud to sponsor the Rochester, Mich.-bas ... Continue reading

SUNY Buffalo Wins Gage Fuel Economy Award at Sixth Annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge

SUNY Buffalo Wins Gage Fuel Economy Award at Sixth Annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge

HOUGHTON, Mich., March 22 -- The State University of New York at Buffalo took overall first place as well as first place for best overall fuel economy in the sixth annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge held here March 14-19 at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The Buffalo team recorded 18.2 mpg fuel economy in i ... Continue reading

Two Detroit-Area Chrysler Group Plants to Receive Half-Billion Dollars in Upgrades

Two Detroit-Area Chrysler Group Plants to Receive Half-Billion Dollars in Upgrades

* Investment supports business model flexibility * Agreements demonstrate continued cooperation between company and United Auto Workers * State of Michigan, City of Sterling Heights show continued support STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 22 -- The Chrysler Group today announced the investment of more than a half-billion ... Continue reading

Consumer Product Safety Commission Hearing Urged to Deny Petition to Ban Sale of Adult-Sized ATVs for Use by Children Under 16

Consumer Product Safety Commission Hearing Urged to Deny Petition to Ban Sale of Adult-Sized ATVs for Use by Children Under 16

BETHESDA, Md.--March 22, 2005-- Witnesses Testify that Parental Supervision, Education and State Legislation Key to Improving ATV Safety Representatives from the corporate, civic, nonprofit and other sectors -- including the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), the ATV Safety Institute (ASI), ATV dealerships, ... Continue reading

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