World Debut: Honda Civic Si Sedan Concept unveiled at Chicago Auto Show
Chicago February 2006; In case you missed it Honda unveiled the Civic Si Sedan Concept at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. The Civic Si Sedan Concept shares powertrain components with the Civic Si Coupe, including a 197 horsepower, iVTEC engine, 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. The Civic Si Se ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND February 24, 2006; Chevrolet announced pricing today on its 2007 Suburban, continuing a pricing strategy that helps customers understand the strong value offered by GM's largest division. Chevy's all new 2007 Suburban LS, equipped with a standard 5.3L engine, begins at $36,990; starting price for an LT 5.3L i ... Continue reading
2006 Subaru Forester XT Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Subaru Forester XT There have been two dominant traits in Subaru's lineup over the years. The company first came to notice long ago as the maker of small all-wheel drive wagons with excellent all-weather capability. And then, starting in 2001 in the U.S. (and much earlier in E ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Production
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced production, Japanese domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2006. Honda achieved a new monthly record for overseas and worldwide production for the month of January. Japanese domestic production for the month of January d ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for January 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for January 2006. Total global production was 106,749 units, an increase of 4.7 percent from January 2005. In Japan, 55,582 units were produced in the month, 10.5 p ... Continue reading
Mazda Donates Tribute Hybrids to Orange County Fire Authority in California
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) donated 10 clean-burning, fuel efficient Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicles to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) at a ceremony held on February 22, 2006, at the OCFA headquarters in Irvine, California. The vehicles are gasoline-ele ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: San Jose, CA - SpeedInfo Inc., a private company based in San Jose, Calif., has deployed 40 DVSS-100 lightweight, solar powered radar sensors to measure traffic speeds on North Carolina highways. Working closely with North Carolina DOT and their consultant, PBS&J, SpeedInfo's real-time traffic sp ... Continue reading
Firestone Affinity and Firestone FireHawk Original Equipment on 2007 Dodge Caliber
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2006) – Firestone® brand Affinity™ T4™ and Firestone brand FirehawkTM GTA03™ tires will be found on the new 2007 Dodge Caliber, a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of a sport utility vehicle. Bridge ... Continue reading
Sales Release Of The Mercedes-Benz GL Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com. on February 24, 2006 at 9:50 AM CST To all my European readers that have been longing for a slice of the American mega-SUV pie, your wait is finally over. Sales of the all-new Mercedes GL Class are officially kicking off today, so head down to your local Mercedes sales and service outle ... Continue reading
Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. to File Annual Reports on March 3rd
VENTURA, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2006--Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that they intend to file on March 3, 2006 their Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The reports will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company has scheduled a ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 24, 2006--The Automotive Dealership Institute has signed an agreement with the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals to encompass a broad range of joint F&I training projects. The agreement is expected to set a new standard for F&I training. The announcement was made jointly by AFIP E ... Continue reading
Bechtel Helps House Nearly 100,000 Hurricane Victims in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss., Feb. 24 -- Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI) has now installed more than 35,000 temporary housing units for Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The effort by BNI, under contract to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has set a record for speed in housing people after a U.S. disa ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire and the A1 Grand Prix Head to Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire and the A1 Grand Prix Head to Mexico Drivers from 22 national teams to compete on 370/660R13 Cooper-A1Grand Prix racing radials WHAT: The ninth race in the A1 Grand Prix, the World Cup of ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Offers Global Business Opportunities to World-Class Suppliers
Peter Rosenfeld, Executive Vice President - Procurement & Supply, Chrysler Group, emphasizes the contribution of the supply base to the company's success - DaimlerChrysler's model of supplier relationships is based on objective performance measurements - Best performing suppliers in quality, technology, systems cost an ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Employees Receive Over $12.8 Million in Performance Awards
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24 -- Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today distributed over $12.8 million in profit sharing and incentive compensation awards to its 8,400 employees in recognition of their achievements for 2005. Of that amount, approximately $6 million was awarded to employees based in Oklahoma. ( ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Introduces New Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant/Anti-Freeze
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 24, 2006--ExxonMobil today announced an addition to its Mobil(R) Delvac(R) family of premium lubricants and greases -- Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze. The new product is designed to provide exceptional corrosion protection for all cooling system metals, including aluminum, brass, cast ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko to Appear at Krewe of Argus Parade
METAIRIE, La., Feb. 24 -- The GEICO Gecko will ride in his sporty red convertible in the Krewe of Argus Parade Tuesday, February 28, in celebration of Mardi Gras. The Gecko, who won the title of "America's Favorite Icon" in 2005, will be on-hand to greet the nearly one million parade-goers along the four-mile tradition ... Continue reading
Goodyear Named Penske Truck Leasing 'Supplier of the Year'
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Penske Truck Leasing Co. has named The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company its Supplier of the Year - the first time the tire company has ever won the overall award. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) According to Penske's vendor quality rating, Goodyear was rated first among ... Continue reading
LeLiever joins Firstkart.com for final FWT race
For immediate release; February 24, 2006 LeLiever joins Firstkart.com for final FWT race Innisfil's Brad LeLiever to compete in final Florida Winter Tour race at Ocala GILFORD, ONTARIO Holgate Motorsports announced that lead team driver Brad LeLiever will compete in the final Florida Winter Tour race with Firstkart.com ... Continue reading
Local Church Responds to Michigan's Job Loss and Rough Economic Times
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Recent announcements from the auto industry have left Michigan's economy in question. Plant closings, restructuring, and layoffs have people in Metro Detroit wondering what the future holds. Epic Church is responding to these issues by beginning a five-week series of messages entitle ... Continue reading
Localiza Reports EBITDA of R$285.8 Million in 2005
Net Revenues Grew by 38.2% and EBITDA Grew by 36.1% BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Feb. 24 -- Localiza Rent A Car S.A. (Bovespa: RENT3), with 310 branches in nine countries in Latin America, 33 years of existence, reports today its results for the fourth quarter 2005 (4Q05). The following financial and operational information ... Continue reading
Mach 1 Air Services announces major sponsorship with Baca and Windham Motorsports
For Immediate Release Baca & Windham Motorsports Team Owners: David Baca and Bill Windham Top Fuel Dragster Driver: David Baca A/Fuel Big O Tires Dragster Driver: Joe Windham Media Contact: Bridget Rohrer - Dakota Marketing Group Phone: 425-557-8899 E-Mail: 4brohrer@bellsouth.net Photo Attachment: Mach 1 CEO Mike Entzm ... Continue reading
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicle, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it has been awarded the contract to design and build a mobile command center for the Los Angeles Airport Police Department. Serving Los Angeles International Airport, one of the world's largest ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces 2005 Financial Results and Dividend
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 24, 2006--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced its revenues and earnings for the year and the three months ending December 31, 2005. The Company also announced the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per common share f ... Continue reading
NAHJ and NAHP Launch New Hispanic Journalism Internship With Ford Motor Company Fund
Washington, Feb. 24 -- The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Publications Foundation (NAHP) have launched a joint internship program to support Latino journalism students interested in careers at Hispanic or Spanish-language media publications. Four students wi ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 24, 2006--Navistar International Corporation announced today that on Wednesday, February 22, it had signed a definitive loan agreement relating to its previously announced three year senior unsecured term loan facility totaling $1.5 billion. Navistar announced on February 9 that it received a co ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Returns to SCCA T1 with Major Partners in Place
NayKid Racing Returns to SCCA T1 with Major Partners in Place Puyallup, Wash., February 24, 2006 - NayKid Racing debuted the Dodge Viper SRT10 in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Touring One (T1) class last season with great fanfare and success. The potential the program showed in 2005- including two divisional ti ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Present at Credit Suisse Truck Builders Conference
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 24, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation will present a corporate overview, historic financial performance and current growth initiatives at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Truck Builders Conference on March 2 from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. ET. The conference will be held at the Credit Suisse Conference Center in N ... Continue reading
Prestigious National Award for Health Programs Awarded to International Truck and Engine Corporation
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 24, 2006-- Wellness Councils of America Recognizes Company's Results-Oriented Approach The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) bestowed its highest award for outstanding wellness programs upon International Truck and Engine Corporation, citing the company's results-oriented approach and commit ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 24, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33541) has announced the addition of Wagon Plc 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. Wagon Plc is an automotive engineering group based at Warwick, UK and is primarily involved in the engineering, design and man ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it intends to retire its obligations to holders of its outstanding $100.0 million principal amount of 7% Notes due December 15, 2006 (the "Notes"). The company had sought a waiver from the holders of the Notes following its previously annou ... Continue reading
RoadLoans Drives You to the Checkered Flag With The Ultimate Race Experience Sweepstakes
Join the #61 RoadLoans.com Ford Team and Win Your Place in the Pit for an Incredible NASCAR Nextel Cup Experience NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The roar of the engines, the dizzying speeds, and the orchestrated chaos of NASCAR can be yours in The RoadLoans(R) Ultimate Race Experience Sweepstakes. RoadLoans, t ... Continue reading
Robotic Production Technology and FANUC Robotics America Announce AccuTrim(TM) Robots
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Robotic Production Technology (RPT) and FANUC Robotics America jointly announced today the release of six models of the AccuTrim(TM) robot. These models include a FANUC robot, RPT process tooling and a unique and proprietary combination of software features and tools designed specificall ... Continue reading
Sewell Adds Buick to Its Family of Dealerships; A Familiar Name Returns to the Sewell Lineup
DALLAS--Feb. 24, 2006--On Friday, Feb. 24, Sewell Automotive Companies will expand its family of dealerships by adding a new member to the Sewell collection -- Buick. Located at 7474 Lemmon Ave. across from Love Field Airport, the formerly known Sewell Pontiac GMC of Dallas will now be Sewell Buick Pontiac GMC of Dalla ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Present at Citigroup's Industrial Manufacturing Conference
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The Timken Company will present at Citigroup's 19th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference on March 7, 2006, at 2:15 p.m. EST in New York City. Timken's presenters will be James W. Griffith, president and chief executive officer, and Glenn A. Eisenberg, executive vice president - fin ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 24, 2006--Since the installation of its first Intrusion Prevention System, Toyota Motor Europe is reaping the benefits of securing its massive LAN/WAN with the TippingPoint(TM) Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). TippingPoint is a division of 3Com Corporation and the leader in intrusion prevention. ... Continue reading
UGS Sponsored Racing Teams Start the 2006 Race Season in Victory Lane
UGS Technology Helps Racing Teams Win NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup Series Daytona 500, Gatorade Duel at Daytona and Budweiser Shootout, and NHRA Pro Stock PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced UGS- sponsored Hendrick Motorsports, Joe ... Continue reading
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2006--Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the top five LCD TV companies in North America(a), and Team Rensi Motorsports today announced a partnership in which Westinghouse Digital will become its official "Digital Electronics Supplier," providing the team with LCD HDTVs, LCD moni ... Continue reading
XPEL Lists on TSX Venture Exchange
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 24 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. ("XPEL") announced today approval by the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") for listing and trading of its common equity shares under the symbol "DAP.U." Trading is scheduled to commence at the opening Monday, February 27, 2006. W. R. Brunner, XPEL's Chairman and CEO, commente ... Continue reading
World Premiere Of The Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 24, 2006 at 8:40 AM CST Mercedes has announced today that they will be adding a new member to the CLS family, dubbed the Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI. The CLS 350 CGI, or Stratified-Charged Gasoline Injection if you're not the acronym-inclined type, is the world's first vehicle ... Continue reading
McNabb Appointed Marketing VP at Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Mark McNabb to the position of vice president, marketing effective February 27th, 2006. In his new position McNabb (44) will have overall responsibility for the marketing and product management of the Mercedes-Benz and Maybach brands in ... Continue reading
Portland, Trois-Rivieres Complete 2006 MX-5 Cup Schedule
For Immediate Release MX-5 Cup Completes Schedule With Portland and Trois-Rivieres TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 24, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing announced today that the inaugural season of the Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook will include rounds at Portland International Raceway and Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. The two new races bring ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Unveils Design for Museum Development
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 24 -- Harley-Davidson today unveiled designs for the Harley-Davidson Museum development on 20 acres at the corner of Sixth and Canal Streets near downtown Milwaukee. "The design plan for the Harley-Davidson Museum and its site incorporates striking urban design elements and engages the surrounding water ... Continue reading
Wavecrest Laboratories Refocuses on Hybrid System Development in Rochester Hills, Michigan
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Wavecrest has consolidated its top innovators from the 3 key areas of Hybrid Systems Development: Motor/Controls, Energy Storage/Management, and Vehicle Controls/Systems to its new headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan. They are continuing the mission of changing the way the world ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Launches New Auto Show in Central California
HARRISBURG, Pa.--Feb. 24, 2006--Motor Trend Auto Shows, Inc. (MTAS), the nation's largest auto show producer, today announced the launch of the Central California International Auto Show in Fresno, Calif. The new show, developed by MTAS, will be held March 31 - April 2, 2006 at the Fresno Convention Center. With the ad ... Continue reading
As the Price of Gasoline Skyrockets, Consumer Demand for Greener Cars Increases
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 24, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33496) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - February Issue to their offering Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Financial Results
Full-Year 2005 Diluted EPS Increases 22%; 13% from Continuing Operations Achieves Industry-Leading Same-Store Revenue and Gross Profit Growth for the Year NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the ... Continue reading
IIHS Safety Video For Teen Drivers Preview
Crash rates for young beginning drivers are much higher than for older drivers. This videotape listens to 16 year-olds tell why they want their driver's licenses and what driving means to them. Parents of teenagers who died in crashes tell how the tragedies happened and how their families have been affected. The focus ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group donates US$200,000 to Philippine landslide relief
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6722 Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group donates US$200,000 to aid victims of Philippine landslide - Korea’s largest automotive group sends out sincerest c ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Unveils Most Powerful Non-Turbo 911(R) in History: The 2007 911 GT3
415-horsepower model to debut at Geneva Motor Show ATLANTA, Feb. 24 -- Porsche's new 2007 911 GT3 will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006. The latest race- bred 911 sports coupe features a 415-horsepower naturally aspirated engine with an 8,400 rpm redline, an active suspension setup tu ... Continue reading
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Touts Aluminum Benefits to Boost Automotive Fuel Economy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- In a visit yesterday to the Livonia, Mich. headquarters of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta promoted automotive aluminum applications as a fuel- saving technology to be used by automakers in response to demands for more fuel-efficient vehicles. According ... Continue reading
Renault Hi-Flex Clio at Paris Agricultural Show
Paris – February 24, 2006: Renault is exhibiting a Hi-Flex Clio 1.6 16v at the 2006 Paris International Agricultural Show. Produced for the Brazilian market, the Clio features Renault-developed Flex Fuel technology, with a highly versatile engine that can run on fuel containing petrol and ethanol in any proportio ... Continue reading
MINI Goes From Monaco 1965 to Geneva 2006 - VIDEO ENHANCED
At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show MINI presents the MINI Concept Geneva, a car based on the MINI Cooper S ‘33EJB’, winner of the 1965 Rally Monte Carlo. Available video includes shots of both the concept and the historical car, as well as historical MINI footage from the 1965 Rally Monte Carlo. ... Continue reading
Ford-GM Transmission Collaboration Improves Performance
Detroit - February 24, 2006: Ford Motor Company's collaboration with General Motors on the design and development of the 6F (6-speed, front-wheel-drive) transmission saved both companies a significant amount of time and money. But Ford saw an opportunity to further improve the performance of its gearboxes while, at the ... Continue reading
Inventions and Innovations on the Road to Amelia Island
Detroit - When the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance selected “Alternate Fuels, Alternate Power” as the theme for their 2006 event, no one was better prepared than General Motors. With a history of leadership in the development of alternative fuel vehicles, GM had already assembled many it ... Continue reading
Chrysler at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show
Geneva - Feb. 24, 2006: The all-new Dodge Hornet Concept Car will make its world premiere at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Also on the Dodge side, the Caliber, Caliber SRT4 and Nitro, the first volume vehicles to lead the expansion of the Dodge brand outside of North America, will have their European premieres in Geneva. ... Continue reading
SALUDA, Va.--Feb. 24, 2006--XcelPlus International Inc. (PINK SHEETS: XLPI), XcelPlus International (http://XcelPlus.com) announced today that the company is entering into the E85 Ethanol Fuel market with various new products. XcelPlus is now a distributor for an electronic system to allow conventional fuel injected ca ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Motorists Reap Benefits of Market Flooded with Winter Blend Fuel
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 24, 2006--Gas prices fell for the second straight week as refineries flooded the market with the last supplies of winter blend fuel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Refineries are prohibited from selling winter grade fuel after Feb. 28. The average price of ... Continue reading
Release #25 - WEAN WINS FLORIDA FOCUS RACE AT ORLANDO; SMITH STILL LEADS POINTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 13, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 06-25 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 WEAN WINS FLORIDA FOCUS RACE AT ORLANDO; SMITH STILL LEADS POINTS HOMESTEAD, Fla. – A pair of Northeasterners dominated the headlines for the second weekend of Florida Ford Focus Midget Car Series racing; ... Continue reading
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