Lund International Announces Corporate Center/Reorganization
SUWANEE, Ga., April 24 -- Lund International announces its new Corporate Center and changes to its executive and management structure. CORPORATE CENTER Effective Monday, April 24, 2006, Lund International will begin operating from its new Corporate Center at 300 Horizon Drive, Suwanee Georgia, 30024. This new 355,000 s ... Continue reading
Politicians Finally Ask For Gasoline Price Gouging and Profiteering Probe
Washington DC April 24, 2006; Mark Preston writing for CNN reported that Congressional GOP leaders on Monday formally called on President Bush to launch an investigation into possible price gouging by oil companies, after gas prices shot up nearly 25 cents a gallon in two weeks. "Anyone who is trying to take advantage ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Sales Flat, In Spite of Overpriced Gas Dollars Don't Work Out
DETROIT, April 24, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that U.S. gas prices have risen nearly a third over the past year without touching off a boom in sales of fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles, some of which are sitting on dealer lots for as long as three months. Many U.S. consumers are concluding that wha ... Continue reading
Magna Powertrain, New Process Gear Chooses Altair's Engineering Framework for Product Design
Altair(R) HyperWorks(R) technology fortifies Magna's technology leadership position in the automotive supplier marketplace TROY, Mich., April 24 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that strengthen client innovation and decision-making, today announced that Magna Powertrain, ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--April 24, 2006--With the objective of enhancing previous success in staffing its 2,900 retail stores with friendly, knowledgeable and professional Team Members, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. has selected Unicru(R) Inc. as its hiring management partner of choice. The Unicru Retail Solution will help this lead ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 24, 2006--In observance of Clean Air Month, as well as in response to rising gas prices and traffic congestion, South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS) is pleased to announce the second annual Commuter Challenge, May 18, 2006. The agency, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, i ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Inc. to Hold Conference Call on 2006 First Quarter Financial Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24 -- Affinia Group Inc. will announce its 2006 First Quarter financial results and has scheduled a conference call to discuss these results. The call will be held on May 15, 2006 at 11:00 AM EDT. To participate in the conference call, please dial (800) 374-0201 within the United States or (706) ... Continue reading
Alcoa World Alumina Signs MOU with Vinacomin for Bauxite, Alumina Refinery Joint Venture
PITTSBURGH--April 24, 2006--Alcoa today announced that its Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals affiliate has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam National Coal-Minerals Industries Group (VINACOMIN) where the parties will explore the feasibility of creating a joint venture to develop a bauxite mine and ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 24, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced net income of $87 million, or $0.60 per share, for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2006. AmeriCredit reported net income of $76 million, or $0.46 per share, for the same period a year earlier. For the nine months ended March 31, 2006, AmeriCr ... Continue reading
Armor Announces Funding Obtained for Completion of Mexico City Taxi Cab Project
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., April 24 -- Armor Electric, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) announces the company has completed financing in the form of a 'convertible note' with a substantial Investment Group in San Diego, California. This financing includes an initial payment to Armor of $215,000 USD and further payments up to a t ... Continue reading
Automation Alley Signs Three Year Partnership with the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest
Establishes Automation Alley Innovation Award for Advanced Automotive Entrepreneurs TROY, Mich., April 24 -- Automation Alley has committed to a three year partnership with the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest (GLEQ) to provide program support and commercialization assistance to top teams competing in the GLEQ business ... Continue reading
FORT SMITH, Ark., April 24 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements. Annual Shareholders' Meeting Highlights ... The Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting was held ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Presents Webcast of First Quarter Conference Call on May 2
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 24 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its first quarter 2006 financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 1, 2006. Drew Industries also will host a conf ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--April 24, 2006--Fairchild Semiconductor will feature an extensive product portfolio of solutions meeting efficiency standards and government regulations at PCIM Europe 2006. As the leading global supplier of high-performance products that optimize system power, Fairchild develops products that me ... Continue reading
BREMERTON, Wash.--April 24, 2006--GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GHLT), a holding company focusing on acquisitions, strategic alliances, and partnerships with companies on the cutting edge of the GPS and telematics industry, announced today that it has entered the public markets and commenced trading on the Pink ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend for First Quarter of 2006
LOWELL, Ark.--April 24, 2006--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.08 (8 cents) per common share, payable to stockholders of record on May 1, 2006. The dividend will be paid on May 15, 2006. ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Q1 Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of 50 Cents Per Share
MEDFORD, Ore.--April 24, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that first quarter 2006 net income from continuing operations increased 2% to $10.6 million from $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2005. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.50 as compared to $0.50 in the first quarter of 20 ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, April 24 -- At today's Organization Meeting of the Board of Directors of The Lubrizol Corporation , Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share payable June 9, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2006. The Lubrizol Corporation is an innovative special ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 24 -- Mark Hogan, president of Magna International, has joined the roster of top auto industry executives speaking at the 13th annual Automotive Interiors Show June 7-8 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Hogan will share his insights on industry issues and the importance of interiors in selling cars and trucks i ... Continue reading
Most Motorists Fail to Properly Check Tire Pressure
Simple Tips Promote Safety, Improve Gas Mileage WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Better tire maintenance by motorists could reduce highway crashes, save gasoline and keep tires rolling longer according to tire manufacturers, motorist safety advocates and California highway safety officials. Officials with the California Highway ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces the Acquisition of Don Hills Company
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--April 24, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., one of North America's leading distributors of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Don Hills Company, a single facility located in Union, Maine. In operation since January 197 ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Increased Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES, April 24 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that its credit facility with Union Bank of California, N.A. increased from $15.0 million to $25.0 million. The new agreement includes provisio ... Continue reading
NAPA Honors Eaton as Heavy Duty Supplier of the Year
CLEVELAND--April 24, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been named 2005 Heavy Duty Supplier of the Year by NAPA Auto Parts. The prestigious award honors Eaton Hydraulics employees for excellence in supplying Weatherhead(R) hose and fittings for truck and construction equipment to NAPA's 65 ... Continue reading
NetManage Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results
CUPERTINO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--NetManage, Inc. , a leading software company that provides solutions for integrating, Web enabling and accessing enterprise information systems, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were $8.5 million, c ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 24 -- The folks in Washington, D.C. aren't the only ones worried about leaks. Auto industry executives have their own spies to worry about. This week, TheCarConnection.com presents a spy shot extravaganza. Point your browser to http://www.thecarconnection.com/ for a first look at the next-generation Cadi ... Continue reading
Timken Deploys Ultriva Lean Manufacturing Software In Its European Automotive Division
CUPERTINO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Ultriva Inc., the world leader in lean manufacturing software, today announced that the Timken Company has selected Ultriva's Electronic Kanban products for use in its European Automotive Group. Timken is deploying Ultriva's Electronic Kanban software products to improve on-time deliv ... Continue reading
Awards mark the Company's seventh consecutive year as top logistics partner for Toyota CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 24 -- Toyota Logistics Services has recognized Horizon Lines with two Logistics Excellence Awards in the Export Marine category for 2005. The On-Time Performance award was presented to Horizon Lines for the sev ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, April 24 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Phoenix time) to discuss its fiscal 2006 second quarter financial results and operating performance. The ... Continue reading
What to Give for Graduation? Circuit City Asks the Experts
* Families Can Stop Guessing About Graduation Gifts * Heads-up Mom & Dad, Your Kids May Want Their Old Rooms Back RICHMOND, Va., April 24 -- With cap-and-gown season approaching, a new national survey offers guidance for families who want to give graduation gifts that will be useful and appreciated. More than 2,300 col ... Continue reading
Quick Lubes Driving Growth in the Chinese Installed Oil Market, According to Kline Study
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., April 24 -- As the new car market in China accelerates at a brisk pace, Chinese drivers are opting to let someone else do the dirty work of changing the oil. This trend in Chinese car care is driving growth in finished lubricant sales through the quick lubes channel and is creating new opportunities ... Continue reading
New Automotive Youth Program Addresses School-to-Work Initiative
Helps Meet Shortage of Qualified Auto Technicians; State Auto Dealers Pump Over $225,000 Into Scholarship Foundation SACRAMENTO, Calif., Monday, April 24 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) program at Ontario High ... Continue reading
Pioneer Expands Navigation Product Lineup with New Portable Device
LONG BEACH, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled the AVIC-S1, a compact and lightweight portable navigation device that gives drivers access to the entire map of the United States and Canada in a system slightly bigger than the palm of a hand. The highly anticipated system combines the ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Continues Mapping of Eastern Europe
Maps Available for Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia & Montenegro CHICAGO, April 24 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced the availability of digital map data in Eastern Europe for the following countries: Albania, Macedon ... Continue reading
New Installment Program to Be Offered by Ultra Dealers Nationwide
ST. PAUL, Minn.--April 24, 2006--GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance unit today announced a new multi-year partnership with Ultra Motorcycle Company Inc., to provide Ultra customers with installment financing for their custom V-Twin engine motorcycles. The program will launch nationwide today, April 24, to the U ... Continue reading
- Top reasons for considering an alternative-fueled vehicle include the effect on the environment and lower fuel costs - Annual Percentage Rate (APR) seen as the most important financial factor when financing or leasing a new vehicle ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 24 -- A recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Pe ... Continue reading
Bosch Maintains Commitment to Electronic Stability Control Education
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 24 -- Robert Bosch Corporation today announced the launch of a new Web site, http://www.bosch-escential.com/ , designed to educate the public on the safety benefits of electronic stability control (ESC). The site consists of basic and technical information about ESC as well as games, anim ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 24, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36072) has announced the addition of A Strategic Analysis of Vehicle Manufacturers' European Telematics Systems and Services to their offering. This report stands as an indispensable work of reference on the past, present ... Continue reading
N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide(R) Company Enhances Commercial Truck Products
Values Available Monthly and On-the-Go MCLEAN, Va., April 24 -- The N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide(R) Company (N.A.D.A.), data supplier of the most market-reflective used vehicle values available, announced that it has instituted various enhancements to its commercial truck guide products. In response to market deman ... Continue reading
Luxury Institute Survey Rates Porsche as Most Exclusive and Unique Luxury Marque
ATLANTA--April 24, 2006--In the results of an independent, nation-wide survey just released by the New York-based Luxury Institute, America's premium income earners rated Porsche(R) the most prestigious luxury automobile for 2006. Porsche topped an impressive field of thirteen luxury automobile brands including Acura, ... Continue reading
CarMax Introduces Free Online Vehicle History
Experian's AutoCheck(R) Vehicle History Report Now Available on All CarMax Vehicles RICHMOND, Va., and SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 24 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, and Experian Automotive, a division of global business solutions company Experian(R), announced today that consumers can now acc ... Continue reading
5th Annual National Tire Safety Week Be Tire Smart!
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., April 24 -- From April 23 to April 29, 2006 the Rubber Manufacturers Association is encouraging drivers to "Be Tire Smart - Play Your PART" during the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week because proper tire care can maximize vehicle safety, preserve tire life and save you cents at the gas pump. ... Continue reading
Wealthiest 10% of U.S. Households Indicate Potential Market for Automotive, Electronics, Couture and Jewelry; Affluent Not Impressed by Celebrities, Especially Not Donald Trump MIAMI, April 24 -- The Spring 2006 Affluent Market Tracking Study #9, issued today by The American Affluence Research Center (AARC) shows sever ... Continue reading
GEICO Honors Corporate Quality Award Winners for Their Outstanding Innovations
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- GEICO today honored the winners of the company's 13th annual Corporate Quality Awards for achieving outstanding results and success with their work-related innovations. The award celebrates associates in seven categories, along with two special Chairman's Awards. GEICO associates who have gone a ... Continue reading
Wavecrest Labs Donates 4 Wheelchairs to the Michigan PVA
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 24 -- Capping off Michigan Paralyzed Veterans Awareness Week, Wavecrest Laboratories donated four powered wheelchairs to the Novi-based Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA). Wavecrest used the four wheelchairs for research in developing a motor system for the assisted mobility mar ... Continue reading
HANOVER, Md.--April 24, 2006--Larry Burns, vice president of research & development and strategic planning for General Motors, will speak before the Franz Edelman Academy at the 35th annual Franz Edelman Awards, to be held in Miami on May 1, 2006. Operations Research (O.R.) is the discipline of applying advanced analyt ... Continue reading
Information about the Market Size and Trends for the Compressor Market in the UK
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 24, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36001) has announced the addition of UK Compressors Market Research Report to their offering. This report analyses the UK market for positive displacement, centrifugal and axial compressors. It provides details on market s ... Continue reading
UPFC Announces 33% Increase in Net Income from Continuing Operations in the First Quarter 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--April 24, 2006--United PanAm Financial Corp. today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. For the quarter ended March 31, 2006, UPFC reported income of $6.8 million from continuing operations, compared to income of $5.1 million for the same period a year ago, representing a ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 24 -- Despite the perception of rising gas prices, U.S. consumers are still buying about the same proportion of new vehicles equipped with eight-, six- or four-cylinder engines as they did in the summer of 2005, according to the real-time retail transaction data from the Power Informatio ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice for Spring Car Care
How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues RICHMOND, Va., April 24 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring. "The low winter temperatures can p ... Continue reading
Polaris Grants More Than $260,000 to ATV Clubs
MINNEAPOLIS--April 24, 2006--Polaris Industries is proud to announce the first round of 'T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant recipients, with grants totaling $269,267. Polaris issued grants to 34 organizations in 20 states. The first of its kind in the ATV industry, the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant program was launched in January for ATV club ... Continue reading
CEA Reminds Drivers to Watch the Road and Drive Smart With the Help of In-Car Technologies
ARLINGTON, Va.--April 24, 2006--As the busy summer driving season nears, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) is reminding drivers that mobile electronics can help them watch the road while keeping passengers entertained. Fiddling with items such as maps and dealing with unruly children are known driver distra ... Continue reading
Lithium Battery Systems Introduced by ZAP at Silicon Valley Maker Faire
SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Advanced technology pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) (PCX:ZP) introduced its new Portable Energy products for powering handheld electronic devices at the Maker Faire 2006 in San Mateo, California, a unique Silicon Valley event that celebrates new technologies and their makers. Called ZAP(R) ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Closure of Shreveport Automotive Facility
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--April 24, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today the closure of its Shreveport, La. lead-acid battery manufacturing facility, effective June 22, 2006. The facility manufactures automotive batteries for Ford Motor Company, among o ... Continue reading
One in Five Drivers Do Not Properly Check Tire Pressure
Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of ... Continue reading
Honda Sets 9th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide
Honda Sets 9th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide Production Tokyo, Japan, Apr 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, (Fiscal Year 2006) as well as for the month of ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces First Quarter 2006 Conference Call
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 24 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company's first quarter 2006 earnings on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT). The company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervi ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record First Quarter Results
Earnings per share surge 32.7 percent TULSA, Okla., April 24 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Total revenue was a first quarter record of $362.6 million, up 5.8 percent from the prior year's first quarter. Net income for the first quarter was a ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 24, 2006-- Earnings after tax rose SEK 2 m to SEK 75 m (73). Earnings per share increased to SEK 3.37 (3.29). Operating income increased 5% to SEK 123 m (117). The profit margin dropped from 6.3% to 5.9%. Profit decline of MSEK 19 m within the division Wire due to temporary problems. Profit imp ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Applauds State Legislators for Endorsing Crime Victims' Rights Week - April 23-29, 2006
H.E.A.T. Urges Community Action Against Neighborhood Crime LIVONIA, Mich., April 24 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) applauds state legislators and Governor Jennifer Granholm for their endorsement of Crime Victims' Rights Week from April 23-29, 2006. "We feel it is extremely important to highlight the impact to ... Continue reading
Cross-Divisional Promotion Introduces Automaker's New Yaris Sedan Via First-Ever Ad-Supported Scripted Wireless Mobisodes(TM) 'PRISON BREAK: Proof of Innocence' Shot on Location at 'Fox River State Penitentiary' Fox.com to Create Exclusive Content for 'PRISON BREAK' Microsite Fox Broadcasting to Include Toyota Ad Exclu ... Continue reading
SAAB: Shareholder-friendly Measure to Promote Liquidity
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 24, 2006-- Saab AB (publ) ('Saab')(STO:SAABB) has reached an agreement with ForeningsSparbanken AB/Swedbank Markets ('Swedbank') to implement a programme of commission-free trading for shareholders who do not own a whole trading lot. "The aim of the move is to enable shareholders who do not own ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China, April 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. of Shanghai World Expo (Group) Co., Ltd. announced recently that the International Exhibition on Die & Mould Technology and Equipment (Die & Mould China 2006), hosted jointly by China Die & Mould Industry Association and Shangh ... Continue reading
Titan Enters Negotiations to Purchase CTNA Assets in Bryan
QUINCY, Ill.--April 24, 2006--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , announced today that it is in negotiations with Continental Tire North America (CTNA) to acquire the assets of its off-the-road (OTR) tire manufacturing facility in Bryan, Ohio. It is the goal of the parties to reach a def ... Continue reading
CHANDLER, Ariz.--April 24, 2006--Sense Technologies Inc.'s (OTCBB: SNSG) back-up safety mirror ScopeOut(R), designed by Phoenix inventor Lowell Martinson, has successfully been introduced into the leading auto dealership in Arizona. The pilot program launched in March at the Earnhardt Ford-Mazda dealership in Chandler, ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Acquires Dodge Store in Fresno, California; Lithia Now has Twelve Stores in California
MEDFORD, Ore.--April 24, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced its acquisition of Fresno Dodge in Fresno, California. The store has annualized revenues of approximately $50 million and was added to Lithia's operations as Lithia Dodge of Fresno in early April ... Continue reading
Virtual Defensive Driver Course at RIMS 2006 Honolulu Conference
HONOLULU--April 24, 2006--Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI), provider of driver improvement simulation systems for corporations and communities, today announced the availability of the Virtual Defensive Driver Course (Virtual DDC), an interactive driver improvement course designed to address driving deficiencies, includ ... Continue reading
ADI Signs Marketing Agreement With Idealergroup, LLC
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 24, 2006--The Automotive Dealership Institute and Idealergroup, LLC have signed an exclusive agreement that allows Idealergroup to market ADI's Automotive Finance Management, Service Advisor and other courses and products in development to dealerships nationwide, it was announced by ADI CEO Ala ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Names Keith "KC" Crain, Jr New Advertising Director
DETROIT, April 24 -- AutoWeek Magazine has named Keith "KC" Crain, Jr. advertising director from advertising manager. In making the announcement, AutoWeek Publisher Rich Ceppos said, "KC harbors a deep passion for automobiles and has many strong relationships with the people who populate this business. During his time ... Continue reading
"Beat the Traffic" With Cutting Edge Technology
PHOENIX, April 24 -- 12 News, The Arizona Republic and their joint website, azcentral.com, will soon debut the most innovative traffic system in the state. Beat the Traffic is cutting edge 3-D traffic displays that offer the viewer a look at traffic from a completely different angle. One of the most exciting things Bea ... Continue reading
AAA School Safety Patrollers Learn Lifelong Lessons in Pedestrian Safety
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 24, 2006--Imagine that you are crossing a street and just as you're about halfway across, a vehicle runs a red light and is speeding right toward you. What would you do? Now, imagine that you're only six. That is the situation that a six-year-old from Bridgeport, WV, found himself in on his way hom ... Continue reading
Save Money With Service-minded Independents
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24 -- Big manufacturers are working overtime to garner a piece of consumers' maintenance and repair budgets. From cars to computers, the big boys tout factory-trained technicians and original equipment parts, but independent companies with skilled professionals often can do the job for a lot less, ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--April 24, 2006--Motorists can get maximum fuel economy by making sure their tires are in good working condition, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The need for proper tire maintenance is so important that National Tire Safety Week, the week of April 23, was launched to help drivers u ... Continue reading
Jaguar Leads in Traffic Safety
All-new 2007 XKâs Pedestrian Impact Safety System recognized for innovation and technical excellence April 24, 2006: Jaguar has received the 2006 World Traffic Safety Symposiumâs Traffic Safety Achievement Award in the Automaker Category. To reward major advancements in traffic safety, the World Traffic Safet ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Feature Fuel-Cell Technologies at Hannover Fair
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 24, 2006 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will feature a range of advanced fuel-cell technologies and capabilities at the Hannover Fair 2006, April 24-28, in Hannover, Germany. The stand will be located in Hall 13, Booth E84/3, in an area specifically dedicated to fuel cells. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Mazda5 Wins Highest Crash Safety Rating From EU and Japanese New Car Testing Agencies
First minivan to receive the highest safety ratings from both Japanese and European Union assessments HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 24, 2006: The Mazda5 minivan has been awarded a maximum six-star rating in the 2005 Japan New Car Assessment Program (J-NCAP*1) crashworthiness test of safety features for the driver and front ... Continue reading
Cheever News: VIR 400 Race Report
An early penalty did not stop Fittipaldi and Cheever from finishing a strong top 10 finish Alton, VA (Sunday April 23, 2006)-Eddie Cheever and Christian Fittipaldi co-drove the #39 Crown Royal Special Reserve Porsche to a 7th place finish in this afternoons VIR 400 Rolex Sportscar Series Race. Three laps into the start ... Continue reading
Venturini Holds Off Schrader At Salem For Career First ARCA RE/MAX Series Triumph
TOP TEN UNOFFICIAL ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS AFTER THE KENTUCKIANA FORD DEALERS 200 AT SALEM SPEEDWAY (4-23-06): 1. Bobby Gerhart (645); 2. Billy Venturini (625); 3. Damon Lusk (620); 4. TJ Bell (550); 5. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Breaks Ad Campaign For All-New 2007 Spyder
April 24, 2006 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today launched a multi-media national advertising campaign to support the all-new 2007 Eclipse Spyder, which went on sale last month. The ad launch, which makes note of Mitsubishi's "25 years in America" theme, consists of television, print and ... Continue reading
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