AIM/Doncaster - Rolex 24 preview
AIM Autosport gold racer AIM Autosport will race for gold this season, carrying the colors of Exchange Traded Gold and Barrick Gold Corporation in the Daytona Prototype class of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The No. 61 Lexus-powered Riley Mk XI will take the green flag for the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Newsmakers, Jan. 22, 2007
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport Access to the latest NHRA releases, driver photos, credential requests, satellite coordinates and more available at http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY PARKS: Wally Parks, NHRA founder and Chairman of the Wally Parks NHRA Motors ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., today announced the expansion of their off-road light truck product line to include the new Pro Series and Adventure Series wheel lines to their existing product catalog of Classics. Pro Series and Adventure Series offer exciting n ... Continue reading
AutoSurvey Announces New Version of Its Customer Loyalty Application
LOS ANGELES--AutoSurvey by Vital Insight Group, a leading provider of advanced customer loyalty solutions, announced today the release of a new version of its application for automotive dealerships. The newest version of AutoSurvey includes several features that improve scalability, marketing and reporting capabilities ... Continue reading
AVEC to Update Products and Future Sales at RedChip Conference, February 12, 2007
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 23 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) announced today that on February 12, 2007, Axial Vector Engine Corporation (AVEC) will participate in the RedChip Small Cap Investor Conference at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe Arizona. The conference will be web cast to allow the ... Continue reading
Media Contact: Kurt Culbert, 704-632-7960 Kurt.Culbert@sprint.com Changes to NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Formats to Promote Thrilling Competition CONCORD, N.C. ¯ Jan. 23, 2007 ¯ Sprint Nextel and NASCAR unveiled several enhancements to the 2007 NASCAR N ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--Sprint Nextel and NASCAR unveiled several enhancements to the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge today during the annual media tour. “We anticipate the excitement will carry through the entire NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge week,” said ... Continue reading
Chase OnlineSM $20 Reward Survey.
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Daytonabrands, Inc. to Promote New Product Line During Daytona 500 Race Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 23 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for both the automobile and home use announced today it will be promoting and launching new products during 'Race Week', which ends with the running of the Daytona 500 on February 18th, 2007. "We have a gre ... Continue reading
Former President of Texas Automobile Dealers Association Joins Texas Law Firm
AUSTIN, Texas--Hilgers Bell & Richards, LLP announced today that Gene Fondren, former president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), has joined the firm. Fondren is a recognized expert in the field of automotive law, following a long career of representing the automotive dealer industry in Texas and acro ... Continue reading
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Wins Major Contract From Audi
LUSTENAU, Austria, and WEINHEIM, Germany, Jan. 23 -- IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Germany expands its leadership position as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provider for the automobile industry. Audi AG recently awarded IDENTEC SOLUTIONS a contract to provide its OIS-P RFID System for the production of the Audi TT. "This co ... Continue reading
John Force and Tony Schumacher Teleconference
Media: Thought this might be of interest. Thanks, --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Padian [mailto:MPadian@nhra.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1 ... Continue reading
Joint Automotive and Medical Quality Program to Offer Patients More Conveniences and Improved Care
DETROIT, Jan. 23 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Michigan Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA), an association of medical practices, have announced today a joint program to help several medical offices in Michigan deliver high-quality care for patients and improve operational efficiencies ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Readies for Rolex 24 At Daytona
Krohn Racing Readies for Rolex 24 At Daytona Krohn Racing has been busy preparing as the 45th Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona race approaches this week. After a successful test earlier this month, the two-car Daytona Prototype team returns to the famous Daytona International Speedway for the twice-around-the-clock enduro, r ... Continue reading
Leading Tire Service Network TCI Tire Centers Selects CyberShift's Workforce Management Solutions
- Subsidiary of Michelin North America Automates Time Management to Support Complex Workforce - PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 23 -- CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services, today announced that TCI Tire Centers, LLC has selected the company's Workforce Managem ... Continue reading
MEDIA PREVIEW: Michigan International Auto Show (1/31/07)
January 23, 2007 As a valued member of the media, you are invited to a sneak peak at the 9h Annual Michigan International Auto Show on Wednesday, January 31 from 1-3 p.m. If you are interested in stopping by that afternoon, please let me know by 5 p.m. on January 29 so that I can add you to the list. During this time, ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR MINNESOTA DOUBLES DOWN IN ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM WITH RENEWAL OF I-94 RACEWAY AND FERGUS FALLS RACEWAY; DEVISES UNIQUE ENTRY LEVEL CLASS FORMAT DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 23, 2007) - The ASA has had a long history of racing in the state of Minnesota, and Sauk Cent ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program announced the launch of a joint Energy Stewardship Initiative today to help auto dealers improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations ... Continue reading
Next Phase in Ricardo Collaboration With SAIC
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 23 -- Following a highly successful twenty month period of development by Ricardo 2010 Consultants Ltd (a Ricardo subsidiary set up solely for this purpose), both of new products for SAIC Motor Company as well as of a world-class engineering organisation, SAIC is now ready to take ownership ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Preseason Teleconference Jan. 30 at 3 ET
Dear NHRA POWERade Series Media, Fourteen-time POWERade Series world champion John Force and four-time champ Tony Schumacher will be made available to media via conference call next Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 3 ET/Noon PT to discuss the upcoming NHRA POWERade Series season in general and the Countdown to the Championship spec ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Explore and Analyze Operations at Toyota Tsusho Corporation
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48983) has announced the addition of Toyota Tsusho Corporation: Corporate Analysis to their offering. This company profile is a premium company information product offering an unmatched depth and breadth of content. It analyzes the strate ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road RTV®’s Join Lake Tahoe Adventure’s Backcountry Fleet
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based businesses and it’s wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., the manufacturer of the Rhino Off- Road RTV®, is pleased to report that Lake Tahoe Adventures, on ... Continue reading
Rocketsports/Tagliani Sebring Testing News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com TAGLIANI HAS A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION IN THE ROCKETSPORTS’ DP01 CHAMP CAR EAST LANSING, Michigan (January 23, 2007) – Despite only running 27 laps around the 1.8-mile short course at Sebring Inte ... Continue reading
TeleflexGFI beats engine emission standards years ahead of schedule
KITCHENER, Ontario--TeleflexGFI, a business unit of Teleflex Power Systems, announces that two of its engine systems for variable speed applications are certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at levels below its 2010 Large Spark Ignited emission standards, a full three years ahead of schedule. The Telef ... Continue reading
USAC Launches Screenza for Fans
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Volkswagen/Audi of America Certify Arkona Integration
SALT LAKE CITY--Arkona Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the leader in on-demand solutions for new car franchise, independent and powersports dealerships, announced today that it has completed certification and has released the dealer management system (DMS) bi-directional integration for Volkswagen and Audi of America. The release of ... Continue reading
CARMEL, Ind.--ADESA, Inc. announced today that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, in connection with the company’s pending acquisition by a group of private equity funds. The group of private equi ... Continue reading
AGR PR - Andretti Green Announces Executive Assignments
ANDRETTI GREEN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENTS AND STAFFING ADDITION INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 24, 2007) - Andretti Green announced today it has made additional changes to the commercial side of its Indianapolis-based racing operation. John Lopes, who joined Andretti Green in 2005 as vice president, has been named chief ... Continue reading
Delo Bike Thunders Into Oklahoma City for Sweepstakes Finale
SAN RAMON, Calif.--The Delo Bike Sweepstakes culminated today when Jeanette McConnell of Stroud, OK, took delivery of the custom-made 1700cc Delo Bike. The state-of-the-art touring machine was built by Thunder Mountain Motorcycles of Denver, CO and features an eye-catching custom Delo paint job. The prize giveaway took ... Continue reading
HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS AS THEY ARRIVE FOR THE 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
Southard Motorsports No. 3 Preformed Line Products Lexus Riley CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS AS THEY ARRIVE FOR THE 2007 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA Daytona, FL (Jan. 24, 2007) The cry of "They Made It!" was heard today at Daytona International Speedwa ... Continue reading
JMsolutions Announces Release 4.0 of AAX™
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--JMsolutions (www.jmfe-jmsolutions.com), a recognized leader in the creation of innovative software systems that yield automotive dealers impressive results, has announced Release 4.0 of its used-vehicle inventory optimization solution -- AAX™. Part of the JMsolutions™ RetailSuite™ of Web-ba ... Continue reading
Leading auto makers select ChannelNet to deploy revolutionary personalized marketing campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Auto Makers Selects ChannelNet to Deploy Personalized Marketing Campaign to Financial Customers Mill Valley, CA, January 18, 2007 -ChannelNet has partnered with two leading auto makers to develop and launch a multichannel marketing solution to enhance the online experience of the auto make ... Continue reading
SAMAX Motorsports Rolex 24 at Daytona Preview (05)
Rolex 24 at Daytona 2007 Preview SAMAX Motorsports Ready to Challenge the World's Best at Daytona Wednesday January 24, 2006. - Florida-based SAMAX Motorsports is ready to challenge the world's best drivers and teams this weekend at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the 15-race Grand-American Rolex Sports C ... Continue reading
SkyWave Versa Gateway Enables High Network Reliability to Simplify Remote Asset Control & Monitoring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SkyWave Versa Gateway Enables High Network Reliability to Simplify Remote Asset Control & Monitoring Significantly reduces operating cost OTTAWA, Ontario - January 24, 2007 - SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.skywave.com), the worldwide leader in D+ satellite communications products and services, ... Continue reading
Kubota Grand L40 Sets New Standard for Compact Tractors
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) has established a new standard for compact tractors in North America with its introduction of the Grand L40-series. By offering three types of advanced transmissions, powerful Kubota diesel engines and redesigned operator-station features, the Grand L40 enab ... Continue reading
Teradyne Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
NORTH READING, Mass.--Teradyne, Inc. reported sales of $263 million for the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income in the fourth quarter was $10.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, and $11.6 million or $0.06 per diluted share on a non-GAAP basis. Bookings for the fourth quarter were $287.5 million. For fiscal 2006, sale ... Continue reading
Strategische Unternehmensentscheidung
MÃÅNCHEN, Deutschland--Switzerland Disclosure: Mit der Ãbernahme des US-amerikanischen Softwareherstellers UGS Corp., Plano, Texas, erweitert der Siemens-Bereich Automation and Drives (A&D) sein Produktspektrum der Automatisierungstechnik um industrielle Software für Planung, Design und Simulation im Produk ... Continue reading
Fuel, Fuel, and More Fuel as Doors Open to 2007 Washington Auto Show
By AIADA Staff The 2007 Washington Auto Show opens today to the media with over 700 new cars, trucks minivans and SUVs on display from more than 42 automakers. The theme for this yearâs event â âPresenting Advanced Technologiesâ â mirrors the recent Detroit Show in many ways as alternative fuel ... Continue reading
Toyota Sets Its Sites on Next Generation
Washington DC January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota, maker of the Camry, the best-selling car in the United States for eight of the past nine years, may be taking note of the cautionary tale set by the now obsolete Oldsmobile Cutlass. Like the Cutlass, the Camry, known for dependability and comfor ... Continue reading
DCX' Zetsche Cautions Against Governmental Interference
January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Washington Auto Show Tuesday, DaimlerChrysler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche's speech warned the audience that the goal of greater fuel efficiency could be hampered by government incentives that single out one preferred technological solution. "What we need to avoid in ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2007 Tundra Full-Size Pickup
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck. Significantly bigger, more capable and more technically advanced in every metric of comparison, the 2007 Tundra is available ... Continue reading
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--ChannelNet has partnered with two leading auto makers to develop and launch a multichannel marketing solution to enhance the online experience of the auto makersâ current finance customers. The solution, which took top honors in the 2006 Interactive Media Awards, creates thousands of personali ... Continue reading
AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address
Alexandria, VA January 24, 2007; American International Automobile Dealers Association President Cody Lusk today issued the following statement in response to President Bushâs State of the Union address: Twenty in 10 Energy Plan, Increase in CAFE Standards President Bush announced a goal of 20% reduction of gas us ... Continue reading
SHIFT_2Nissan Tour Returns to the Road in 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan is revving things up in 2007 as it drives in to the remaining North American cities of the SHIFT_2Nissan tour. Music meets the road with performances by national recording artists Jody Raffoul, Jessica Andrews and Jeff Austin Black while their fans get to experience all-new 2007 Nissan vehicles ... Continue reading
Ford Drops Champ Car Sponsorship
DEARBORN, Mich., January 24, 2007 â Ford Motor Company announced today that it would no longer serve as an official sponsor of the Champ Car World Series. Ford had participated in Champ Car and its predecessor, CART, since re-entering open-wheel racing in 1992. âWe evaluate all of our racing programs on an an ... Continue reading
Motorists Urged to be Alert for Snow Squalls
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT today reminded motorists to always be alert for sudden snow squalls while traveling in Pennsylvania. According to PennDOT, a blast of artic air predicted to enter Pennsylvania on Thursday will bring rapidly falling temperatures, as well as snow showers and squ ... Continue reading
BMW Named 'Energy Partner of the Year' by EPA
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 24 -- Less than two weeks after being named 2006's "Top Plant" by Plant Engineering magazine, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, and partner Durr Systems, Inc., as joint recipients of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) "Energy Partn ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Sets the Pace in Renewable Fuels
INDIANAPOLIS--In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush called for a significant increase in ethanol production as he outlined steps to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. "Itâs in our vital interest to diversify Americaâs energy supply, and the way forward is through technology,â Pr ... Continue reading
MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHENZHEN
PHOTOS ATTACHED FROM GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT MANHEIM'S NEW OPERATING LOCATION IN SHENZHEN, CHINA, ON JAN. 18, 2007. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss January 24, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING IN SHENZHEN Second Operating Location Opens in China ATLA ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NHRA POWERADE SERIES TO BE SHOWCASED WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS OF ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING ON ESPN2 AND ESPN2 HD IN 2007 Debut of NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil Sunday morning on ESPN2; The sport's first ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Synergy Racing and driver Michael Avenatti of Los Angeles, Calif. unveiled the racing livery of the No. 71 Porsche 997 featuring Camp Boggy Creek and other Hole in the Wall Camps at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. In place of a traditional sponsor, Avenatti chose to campaign the No. 71 ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Arrive Alive Technologies (www.arrivealivetech.com) announced today its intent to produce and market the worldâs first Passive Ignition Interlock System specifically designed to prevent individuals from operating private or commercial motorized vehicles (automobiles, trucks, boats, airplanes ... Continue reading
Office Depot Inks Sponsorship Extension as the “Official Office Products Partner” of NASCAR
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--Office Depot , a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that it has extended its sponsorship of NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) as the sport’s Official Office Products Partner. Office Depot’s exclusive relationship with NASCAR began in 200 ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony to Webcast 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that second quarter fiscal year 2007 results will be released on Wednesday, January 31, 2007, prior to the opening of the market, and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 am ET. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. T ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24 -- Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, announced today that it has received a 2006 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in the field of automotive emissions monitoring. Networkcar received this award in recognition of its outstanding remote smog check te ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin to compete in Pro Stock and Super Stock in Pomona (NHRA)
Jeg Coughlin to compete in Pro Stock and Super Stock in Pomona DELAWARE, Ohio (January 24, 2007) - While his main focus remains the pursuit of the 2007 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock championship, Jeg Coughlin will also remain active in NHRAââ¬â¢s sportsman classes when the new season opens at the Winternationals i ... Continue reading
CarMax Celebrates Sale of Two Millionth Car
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 24 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the sale of its two millionth car. CarMax pioneered the used car superstore concept by introducing consumers to its no-hassle, no-haggle car buying experience in September 1993 at its first store in Richmond, Virginia. T ... Continue reading
XPEL Headlight Products a Requirement for All GT Series Race Car Entries
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today that in conjunction with Synergy Racing (www.synergyracing.com), it will be providing the exclusive headlight protection covers for the entire Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve GT field in the upcoming Rolex 24 Hour at Dayt ... Continue reading
Flexcar; A Convenient Solution to an Inconvenient Truth
WASHINGTON--While Congress debates the future policy solutions to climate change, members of Flexcar, the popular national car-sharing program, are making a positive impact in real time. In the last year, Flexcar members reduced vehicle miles traveled by 40 percent while driving environmentally friendly hybrids and oth ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49043) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: North American OE Brake Systems Markets to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled 'North American Original Equipment Brake Systems Markets' provi ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2007 Third-Quarter Results
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales grew to $228.1 million for the fiscal 2007 third quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to $195.3 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased to $8.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, including $0.02 per diluted sh ... Continue reading
Dividend Capital Realty Income Allocation Fund to Host Quarterly Conference Call
DENVER--Dividend Capital Realty Income Allocation Fund, a closed-end investment management company , announced today that it will be hosting a public quarterly conference call at 4:15 EST on February 1, 2007. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 877.313.6462 and referencing Dividend Capital ID # 6607205. Divi ... Continue reading
K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter 2006 Conference Call
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 24 -- K & F Industries Holdings, Inc. will release the results of its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006 on Thursday, February 15, 2007. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, Kenneth M. Schwartz, K & F's president and chief executive officer invites members of the investment community t ... Continue reading
LoJack Releases Results of First Annual Motorcycle Theft Study
LoJack-Equipped Recoveries Enabled Police to Discover 76 Theft Rings and Recover More Than $4.9 Million in Stolen Assets WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 24 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced the results of its first annual Motorcycle Theft Study ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Fourth Quarter Conference Call on February 14
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 24 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2006 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Drew Industries a ... Continue reading
The Land Rover Range Rover Awarded Third Consecutive Automotive Loyalty Award by Polk
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Land Rover was honored by R. L. Polk & Co. during its eleventh annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards ceremony at the 2007 Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI. Range Rover won the Prestige SUV category for the third consecutive year. "We are elated that our customers are loyal to th ... Continue reading
Mini-box.com Introduces Low Cost Car PC
FREMONT, Calif.--Mini-box.com, a subsidiary of Ituner Networks Corp., today announced it has launched the VoomPC-2⢠family of low power, high performance car PCs. Based on the small form factor Mini-ITX platform and with an integrated battery management unit, the VoomPC family is ideally suited for navigation, pro ... Continue reading
Automotive Environment Analyst - GM Daewoo to Introduce Hybrid Car in Late 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49004) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst â December 2006 to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Shinano Kenshi Corporation (SKC-U.S.), a leading Los Angeles, CA-based manufacturer of electronic motors for the automotive, medical, office, and computer peripheral markets, has announced the retention of Underwood Sales Corporation as exclusive representatives for SKC products throughout a six-state regi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.33 per common share. The dividend is payable March 30, 2007 to shareholders of record March 16, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading
Tire Factory Chooses JunctionISS and Microsoft DynamicsAX
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Junction Solutions today announced that Tire Factory, a leading tire and custom wheel retailer and distributor, has selected JunctionISS for its point-of-sale solution across its 180 stores across the western United States. JunctionISS will be integrated to Microsoft DynamicsAX in order to provide a ... Continue reading
LIOS DTS-Systemsin Norjan jakelun suorittaa Aventi Technology AS
KÖLN, Saksa, January 24 -- LIOS Technology, joka on yksi maailman johtavista liikenne- ja teollisuusalan turvallisuustekniikan valmistajista ja toimittajista ja jonka pääkonttori sijaitsee Saksassa, Kölnissä, ilmoittaa, että se on solminut sopimuksen norjalaisen Aventi Technology AS:n kanssa LIOS Technologiesin j ... Continue reading
LIOS DTS-Systems skal distribueres i Norge af Aventi Technology AS
COLOGNE, Tyskland, January 24 -- LIOS Technology, en af verdens førende producenter og udbydere af sikkerhedsteknologi til trafik- og industrisektoren, baseret i Cologne, Tyskland, glaeder sig over at kunne annoncere, at de har underskrevet en kontrakt med Aventi Technology AS, Norge, med det formål at distribuere LI ... Continue reading
Volvo: Mack Launches New Truck in Construction Segment
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvoâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Mack Trucks, Inc is launching a new truck model in the construction segment, the TerraPro⢠Cabover. Mack holds a leading position in the US as a supplier of trucks in this segment. The model is a further development of Mackâs popular MR ser ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive: U.S. Drivers Want Ethanol
AUSTIN, Texas--A survey of more than 2,500 drivers across the United States revealed that a majority of drivers (95%) who currently do not use biofuels could be encouraged to make the switch from conventional gasoline. The survey, commissioned by Pavilion Technologies and conducted by Harris Interactive, uncovers drive ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Builds First Fuel Cell-powered Fire Fighter Vehicle
- Zero-emissions fire protection in Sacramento - DaimlerChrysler has the largest fleet of fuel cell vehicles in the world -- more than 100 - DaimlerChrysler works with emergency services to prove fuel cell technology - More than $1 billion invested in fuel cell technology and almost 2 million miles logged -- more than ... Continue reading
RM Auctions Sets Records in Arizona - Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE____________________________________________ Contact: Pat Cole/Kim Milman JMPR, Inc. - (818) 992-4353 pcole@jmprpublicrelations.com NEW MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR AUCTION RECORDS SET FOR HISTORIC CLASSICS AT RM AUCTION'S ARIZONA BILTMORE EVENT RM Auctions' Sets New Sales Records For Most Valuable Duesenb ... Continue reading
- Beyond Oprah, Beyond Will Smith - Nora and Sossi Have Stolen the Show - SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Since the all-new movie "Pursuit of Happyness" starring Will Smith, hit the big screen in late 2006, its star, Chris Gardner, has been one of the most sought after guest speakers in the Country. On Wednesday, January ... Continue reading
Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel
* All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy * Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Let the diesel duels begin. Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup truc ... Continue reading
- Encourages U.S. policymakers to provide consumers with equal incentives on fuel-saving technologies - Outlines Company's commitment in all areas of alternative fuel technologies - Unveils 2007 Dodge Ram first pick up truck to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states, three years before deadline ... Continue reading
Marathon Extends Sponsorship of the Petty Enterprises #45 NASCAR Team
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Marathon Oil Corporation , through its wholly owned subsidiary, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, (MPC) today announced that the Company has signed a two-year contract with Petty Enterprises LLC. The contract, covering the 2007 and 2008 NASCAR racing seasons, sponsors the #45 Marathon American S ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System
Electric car technology maximizes performance and safety of lithium batteries, delivering up to five times the range of lead-acid SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a sophisticated new lithium battery management sy ... Continue reading
Competitive Enterprise Institute: Bush Energy Policy Fails Taxpayers and Consumers
Huge Expansion of Corporate Welfare State WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As President Bush prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union address to members of Congress and the American people, advance details of his plans for energy policy constitute a profound failure to advance the goals of afford ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Washington Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Washington Auto Show with its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including ... Continue reading
BIO Says, President's Major Biofuels, Climate Change Initiatives Are Game-Changing Solutions
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Bushâs far-reaching initiatives to catapult the U.S. biofuels industry into the next level of commercial development, to address climate change from transportation sources and to increase energy security. BIO Executive Vice Preside ... Continue reading
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