GM Offers Gas Price Protection to Consumers in Florida and California
Regional Program Caps Gas Prices at $1.99 per Gallon for Eligible Vehicles OnStar Technology Key to GM's Unique Offer ALPHARETTA, GA â GM today announced its âGM Fuel Price Protection Program.â This regional program caps what consumers pay for gas at $1.99 a gallon when they purchase select 2006 and 2007 ... Continue reading
Honda Develops Bio-Fabric for Use in Automobile Interiors
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Develops Bio-Fabric for Use in Automobile Interiors Tokyo, Japan, May. 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced it has succeeded in developing bio-fabric, a plant-based fabric with excellent durability and resistance to sunlight, for use ... Continue reading
Owners choose CTS in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award
DETROIT (May 24, 2006) â Cadillac CTS has been a trend-setter in auto design, a hit with consumers and industry experts. Now according to a recent survey, luxury sport sedan owners say CTS is the most satisfying car in its class. CTS earned first place in the Entry Luxury Car category in AutoPacificâs recent ... Continue reading
Big Three Push Ethanol, Big "T" Pushes Hybrids
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2006; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. told Congress on Wednesday it could produce more than 1 million hybrids per year globally within the next decade as it looks to capitalize on energy and environmental concerns and the popularity of gas-electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines Announces Basic Engine Design for New E85 Ethanol Engine Completed
DELAND, Fla.--May 24, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) announced today that Company management was informed by Alpha Engines Corporation (AEC) that the basic engine designs for TTE's 540 Horsepower Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine Engine (DCGT) for Heavy Duty Highway Trucks has been completed. Having thi ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 24 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, has launched an initiative, http://www.discoveralternatives.org/, in support of alternative fuel ... Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C., May 24 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, has launched an initiative, http://www.discoveralternatives.org/, in support of alternative fuel auto ... Continue reading
JUNCTION CITY, Ore.--May 24, 2006--Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the opening of a new retail store in Junction City, Oregon. The store is co-located with Guaranty RV Centers at 93668 Highway 99 South. The much anticipated opening of Camping Worl ... Continue reading
Champ Car Phoenix Race - Vote Now!
Everyone- You may have recieved this from Champ Car, but I wanted to pass along the encouragement to all of you that support our team and series. PIR has sent an e-mail out encouraging people to log on to www.azcentral.com/news and respond to the online poll about the Champ Car race, encouraging their people to vote no ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Insurance Company Sponsors St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
DaimlerChrysler Insurance Company Joins the Mixed Insurance Invitational as a Twelve-Year Sponsor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Annual Detroit Fundraiser FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- DaimlerChrysler Insurance Company (DCIC), a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, co-sponsored this year' ... Continue reading
David Stremme Coca Cola 600 Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Coca-Cola 600-Lowe's Motor Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Crew Chief Steve Lane and the No. 40 Coors Light crew are taking chassis No. 308 for the Coca- ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., May 24 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today said that a federal jury in New York rendered a favorable verdict for its Wilsonart International, Inc. business as part of a consolidated class action lawsuit filed in June 2000 on behalf of purchasers of high-pressure laminate. After a two-month trial, the jury ... Continue reading
Go Faster! Racing Kart School Launches Cadet Classes for North Texas Youths Age 7-12
DALLAS--May 24, 2006--Go Faster Racing Kart School opened their exciting new Cadet Class on April 30, 2006, for youth age 7-12. The course, from one of the premier kart schools in the country, teaches the fundamentals of open wheeled racing on genuine 100cc karts, which can reach 45 miles per hour. "Our new Cadet Class ... Continue reading
Going rounds is key to Top Fuel points leader Troxel
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS Heartland Park Topeka (Kan.) Race Date: May 26-28, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net GOING ROUNDS IS KEY TO TOP FUEL POINTS LEADER TROXEL TOPEK ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Partners With World Equestrian Games 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 24, 2006 at 11:55 AM CST Mercedes-Benz has announced today that they will be one of eight partners supporting the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 in Aachen, Germany. The highlight of this year's games will undoubtedly be the Mercedes-Benz Team Show Jumping event, in which the worl ... Continue reading
Noble Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
WARREN, Mich., May 24 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company's quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share. The increased dividend will be paid June 30, 2006 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2006. The higher dividend rate represen ... Continue reading
PR - Inside Track Releases 4th Annual CASC-OR On The Grid
Inside Track Releases 4th Annual CASC-OR On The Grid Publication focuses on ‘Formula Car Revival’ and popular Ontario open-wheel series For immediate release: May 24, 2006 TORONTO, ON – Inside Track Communications, publisher of Inside Track Motorsport News, is pleased to announce it has once again partnered with ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Turns Mobile Phones Into Portable GPS Navigation Systems
Affordable, easy-to-use navigation system provides GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn directions on Motorola phones SKOKIE, Ill., May 24 -- Motorists who don't want to buy pricey in-car navigation systems now have an inexpensive alternative. Rand McNally, provider of America's most trusted maps and directions, today introduced ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Returns to Mini for Lime Rock Holiday Event
Shane Lewis Returns to Mini for Lime Rock Holiday Event LAKEVILLE, Conn., May 24, 2006 - Shane Lewis was announced today as lead driver of the No. 20 Mini USA.com/ G-Dezine Ltd/ Hawk Performance Brakes/ Red Line Oil Nuzzo Motorsports Mini Cooper S for Saturday's Grand-Am Cup ST event at Lime Rock Park. The Memorial Day ... Continue reading
Topeka - Fuller - Pre-race 05-24-06
News from David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / 84 Lumber / Louisiana-Pacific / Mac Tools For Images or additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 e-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com 'Hot Rod' Fuller Focuses on Memorial Day weekend win TOPEKA, Kan. (May 24) -On what traditionally ... Continue reading
Hyundai Debuts ESC Window Decal Alerting Consumers to Life-Saving Technology
Electronic Stability Control is Standard Safety Equipment on 70 Percent of Hyundai Vehicles, More Than Any Other Popular Brand FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 24 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today a new initiative to inform consumers of the important life-saving technology found as standard equipment on more than 70 ... Continue reading
Audi Appoints Marketing Executive For New 'Chief Marketing Officer' Role in United States
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- As part of the company's continuing transformation, Audi of America announced today the appointment of Scott Keogh as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly formed position designed to oversee all marketing strategy and department responsibilities, as well as lead the company's marketing effort ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Applauds U.S. Trade Agreement With Vietnam
Agreement Reduces Vietnamese Barriers to Motorcycle Imports and Operation MILWAUKEE, May 24 -- Harley-Davidson motorcycles can one day roll through the cities and countryside of Vietnam, thanks to an agreement in principle on trade that opens the Southeast Asian country to more U.S. products. During the final round of ... Continue reading
Valeo and Luc Alphand at Le Mans
LE MANS, France, May 24 -- - New Technologies for Enhanced Comfort, Safety and Performance In October 2005, Valeo signed a partnership agreement with French rally racer Luc Alphand for the 2006-2008 seasons of the Cross-country Rally World Cup and the Le Mans Endurance Series. After winning the 2006 Dakar rally in Janu ... Continue reading
AIAG Conference Spotlights Automotive Best Practices
Best Practices Help Supply Chain Reduce Cost and Variation and Improve Quality and Efficiency DETROIT, May 24 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) first-ever Best Practices Summit -- held in conjunction with Quality Expo Detroit -- on June 7-8, 2006, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich., will pres ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: EPA Proposes Regulations to Limit Emissions from Stationary Engines
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, May 24, 2006) *EPA Proposes Regulations to Limit Emissions from Stationary Engines *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov Proposed regulations for engines used to ... Continue reading
Alberici Completes GM's New Assembly Plant
LANSING, Mich., May 24 -- "General Motors' new Delta Township assembly plant has set a bold new standard for manufacturing design excellence, which will be copied by industries throughout the world," Paul H. Lemley, Senior Vice President of Alberici Constructors, declared here today. Alberici was the design-build contr ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics receives follow-on order from Smith Electric on supply agreement
TORONTO, May 24 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has received another purchase order from Smith Electric Vehicles ("Smith"), part of The Tanfield Group P ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 24, 2006--CertifiedMail and salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in on-demand business services, today announced the availability of secure messaging through salesforce.com's AppExchange. Salesforce.com customers can now deploy CertifiedMail's secure messaging solution within their Sales ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Opens a 'Window' into Advanced Gasket Technology
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 24 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun production of an advanced engine sealing technology featuring value-added electronic features. The product, supplied to a major North American engine manufacturer, is a valve-cover gasket that is fitted to an inline six-cylinder diesel engine th ... Continue reading
National Poll Carries Political Weight, States CARE ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 24 -- In a consumer poll conducted by a renown national polling company, motoring consumers unequivocally stated that they -- not the car companies and their car dealerships -- should have the right to choose their own vehicle repairs. The consume ... Continue reading
Extreme Behavior: Sales Tip of the Week
Contents: Have you Adapted to the "New Economy"? The Late Nineties and Today Have you or your Sales Team Resorted to Extreme Behavior? For Business Owners and Sales Managers Has the Sales Superstar Eluded You? Upcoming CEO Sales Strategy Seminar Greetings! This negative economy has now lasted the better part of three y ... Continue reading
Gain an Insight into the Day-to-Day Developments in the Automotive Components Sector
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 24, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37455) has announced the addition of Automotive Components Manufacturers - May Issue to their offering. Automotive Component Manufacturers is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings on all the activities of ... Continue reading
Hazzard Fans Head for Music City
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 24 -- On June 3 and 4, tens of thousands of "good ol' boys and girls" from all over America and the world will gather in Nashville, TN for CMT DukesFest 2006, the annual reunion for "Dukes of Hazzard" fans of all ages. "It is by far the largest gathering of fans for any television show ever," says ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 24 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of Infinity Property and Casualty Common Stock. The dividend is payable on June 20, 2006 to holders of record on June 6, 2006. Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation is a ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 24 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation today announced that at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on May 23, 2006 four directors were re-elected to the board. Other actions taken at the Annual Meeting included approval of the company's 2006 annual executive bonus plan and ratific ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend; Board Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchases
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 24 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 30, 2006 to shareholders of record on June 9, 2006. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at the higher leve ... Continue reading
Hi, I thought some of your site visitors might find this useful, if they are in the market for a new vehicle this coming weekend... As Memorial Day nears, please consider sharing the following story with your online visitors. To many, Memorial Day is about BBQ's and backyard parties. This Memorial Day, we want to invit ... Continue reading
MTV Heats Up Thursday Nights With New Line-Up, Beginning June 15th
New Season Of 'Making the Band 3' at 9PM ET/PT, 'Run's House' at 9:30PM ET/PT, 'Pimp My Ride' at 10PM ET/PT NEW YORK, May 24 -- MTV announced today that it will introduce a new programming block for Thursday nights which will premiere on Thursday, June 15th. The new line-up will feature the return of some of MTV's huge ... Continue reading
MTV's Pimp My Ride to Feature Matrix System
Contact: Rosina Dusseau, Marketing, 248.668.8135 ext. 2228 rmdusseau@matrixsystem.com MTV's "PIMP MY RIDE" FEATURES MATRIX SYSTEM(r) AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Walled Lake, MI - May 24, 2006 - Matrix System Automotive Finishes has been selected by MTV's "Pimp My Ride" as the primary paint supplier for ... Continue reading
Noble Announces Management Promotions
WARREN, Mich., May 24 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") announced the promotion of Craig S. Parsons and Andrew J. Tavi to new positions with the Company. Mr. Parsons was appointed to the position of Vice President of Sales while Mr. Tavi was named Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Parsons j ... Continue reading
EASTON, Pa., May 24 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today its SI Systems' Production & Assembly brand was awarded a $580,000 contract to provide an automated conveyor system to ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--May 24, 2006--QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software applications for global manufacturers, today announced that Hereford-based UK automotive supplier Polytec Holden is deploying QAD Global Enterprise Edition, GXE, QAD's flagship software application. QAD was selected because of its p ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 24, 2006--The AutoZone Inc. Corporate Conference Call took place on 24-May-06 10:00am ET. AZO reported 3Q06 sales of $1.417b and net income of $144.4m or $1.89 per diluted share. More information on this Conference Call can be obtained from Research and Markets at http://www.researchandmarkets.com/ ... Continue reading
QNX Broadens Leadership in Automotive Market with Support for Renesas Technology's Sequoia Platform
OTTAWA, May 24 -- QNX Software Systems today announced that it will add support for Renesas Technology's Sequoia automotive platform to the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) RTOS. This early compatibility for the latest SuperH(R) RISC processors and associated development platforms from Renesas further strengthens QNX's position as a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 24, 2006--The CarMax, Inc Corporate Conference Call took place on 24-May-06 10:00am ET. KMX Board of Directors has unanimously elected Tom Folliard to be the Co.'s President, CEO, and a member of the Board. Tom is expected to assume his new duties on 06/21/06, the day following the Co.'s annual mee ... Continue reading
Restored 1956 Chrysler Air Raid Siren Returns to its Trenton Birthplace
WHAT: Restored 1956 Chrysler Air Raid Siren Unveiling WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 WHERE: Trenton Fire Station, 1989 King Rd., just west of Fort St., Trenton WHO: The Honorable Gerald R. Brown, Mayor, City of Trenton Bruce Vick, Fire Chief, City of Trenton Brandt Rosenbusch, Manager - Archives and Vehicle Coll ... Continue reading
SAMAX Motorsport will spend the U.S. Memorial Day holiday on track, competing in the May 29 Rolex Sports Car Series race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn. Mark Greenberg of Boston will join Ryan Hunter-Reay of Boca Raton, Fla., in the No. 17 SAMAX Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. Father and son Greg and Mark Wilkins of Tor ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Selects MenuVantage as Exclusive Menu Selling Software Provider
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 24, 2006--MenuVantage, a fully customizable, Web-based menu selling system that integrates seamlessly with major Dealer Management Systems (DMS), today announced that Sonic Automotive has chosen MenuVantage to be its exclusive Menu Selling software provider for all 174 franchises nationwide. Sonic Au ... Continue reading
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. Prevails at Court Hearing
Special Meeting Of Shareholders to Proceed as Scheduled on May 25, 2006 HOUSTON, May 24 -- Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. today announced that the Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas has denied Oshkosh Truck Corporation's request for a temporary restraining order to postpone Stewart & Stevenson's special m ... Continue reading
BOSTON--May 24, 2006--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Portable Navigation: Vendors Face Consolidation and Automotive Fightback," concludes that at the right price points, cellular phone companies and traditional automotive system suppliers are now well-positioned to present a serious competitive response to the low ... Continue reading
Ten Finalists Selected in ''Design Dale's Ride'' Contest; Public to Vote on Winning Design May 20-29
SAN DIEGO--May 24, 2006--Ten finalists have been selected in The UPS Store(R) "Design Dale's Ride" coloring contest. The contest, which was open to submissions from April 1 to April 29, offered kids ages 5-to-12 a chance to design this year's The UPS Store/Toys for Tots #88 Ford, which NASCAR legend Dale Jarrett will r ... Continue reading
--American Red Cross, San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter: WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Rose Bowl Aquatics Center 360 North Arroyo Boulevard (Cross street: Seco Street) Pasadena, Calif. WHO: Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca American Red Cross, San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter Pasadena Fire Departmen ... Continue reading
The Motion Institute Announces Simulcast Training Capabilities and Spring/Summer Course Schedule
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--May 24, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces that its training group, The Motion Institute, now offers Simulcast Training Capabilities. Motion Industries customers with multiple locations can book an in ... Continue reading
URG and Keystone Automotive Industries Announce New Partnership
AURORA, Colo., May 24 -- United Recyclers Group (URG) today announced a new partnership with Keystone Automotive Industries. This creates a strategic affiliation between Keystone Automotive, which offers the widest selection of replacement collision parts and supplies in the industry, and URG, representing over 330 ind ... Continue reading
Wynnchurch Capital Recapitalizes Calyx Transportation Group Inc.
CHICAGO--May 24, 2006--Wynnchurch Capital Partners, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, announced that it has purchased a majority interest in Calyx Transportation Group Inc., via a recapitalization in partnership with Calyx's management team. Headquartered in the greater Toronto area, Calyx is a leading ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. today reported a change to its subscriber and financial guidance for 2006, projecting that it will end 2006 with 8.5 million subscribers, resulting in subscriber revenues of $835 million and EBITDA loss (excluding stock-based compensation, other income/expense, equ ... Continue reading
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 24 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Chairman, President and CEO Don Johnson and its Vice President and CFO Todd Peters, will participate at the upcoming Sidoti Third Annual Boston Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum at 2:40 PM Eastern time on Tuesday, June 6, ... Continue reading
AMI Semiconductor to Present at Citigroup Seventh Annual Semiconductor Conference
POCATELLO, Idaho--May 24, 2006--AMIS Holdings, Inc. , parent company of AMI Semiconductor, a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial sectors, today announced that Dave Henry, senior vice president and CFO, ... Continue reading
Brown, Brooks Find First-Ever Wins at Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Mineral Wells
For Immediate Release Brown, Brooks Find First-Ever Wins at Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Mineral Wells TOPEKA, Kan. (May 24, 2006) - Mineral Wells, Texas, is known as "The Gateway to North Texas Hill Country." SCCA ProSolo competitors Billy Brooks, of Park City, Utah, and Meredith Brown, of Los Alamos, N.M., burst through ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 24, 2006--Contingent Network Services (www.contingent.net) answers the challenge of managing both client and internal growth with its own comprehensive and state of the art enterprise management system, ILEX, which integrates every activity in the organization--from the initial prospecting call, to defi ... Continue reading
MTS Declares 98th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 24 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend as follows: Amount: $0.10 Record Date: June 15, 2006 Payable Date: July 3, 2006 This represents MTS Systems Corporation's 98th consecutive quarterly dividend. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--May 24, 2006--Reichhold, Inc. announced price increases today of $0.04 - $0.08 per pound on all FINE-CLAD(R) polyester powder coating resins sold in North America. These increases are effective for all orders shipped on or after June 15 for both list-priced and off-list priced products. "W ... Continue reading
Rock & Republic Revs Into the 90th Anniversary of Indianapolis 500
WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE -- to discuss the Vision Racing and Rock & Republic partnership and its impact on the world of open wheel racing WHO: Tony George -- Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Michael Ball, founder and CEO of Rock & Republic joined by Townsend Bell, Driver of car #90, Thomas Sheckter, Driver of car #2 and E ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 24, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor named Dr. Sandeep Chennakeshu senior vice president and general manager of its Wireless and Mobile Solutions Group. Chennakeshu was recently head of Ericsson Mobile Platforms and will join Freescale on June 1. Sandeep Chennakeshu holds 71 patents in a career than spa ... Continue reading
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--May 24, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated announced today the preliminary interim results of X-Rite's offer to purchase all of the outstanding registered shares of Amazys Holding AG ("Amazys") for the purchase price of CHF 77 per Amazys share plus 2.11 shares of X-Rite stock per Amazys share ("Offer"). The ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Signs Tonis Kasemets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com TONIS KASEMETS TO RUN IN SIX CHAMP CAR EVENTS WITH ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN 2006 EAST LANSING, Michigan (May 24, 2006) â With all the rumors that have been whispering throughout the paddock conce ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Names New CFO
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 24, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced that Tom McFall will be joining the Company May 31, 2006, as Senior Vice-President Finance/Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. McFall succeeds Jim Batten, who will retain the role of Treasurer. Mr. McFall joins O'Re ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Urge Americans to Discover Alternative Fuel Automobiles
SANTA FE, N.M., May 24 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, has launched an initiative, http://www.discoveralternatives.org/, in support of alternative fuel aut ... Continue reading
Ten Steps to Keep Your Tires - and Your Family - Safe on the Roads This Summer
MCLEAN, Va., May 24 -- Before hitting the roads this summer, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urges you to take a few minutes to check the condition of your tires. Well-maintained tires keep your car safer, help it last longer and save you money at the gas pump, too. These tips will help to keep your ... Continue reading
AIADA: 29th Annual Congress - Final Day
They came from the Senate chambers. They came from the floor of the House of Representatives. Some were Democrats. Some were Republicans. Some were up for re-election. ... Continue reading
THE LAST CORVETTE Bound For Barrett-Jackson By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau In the quaint little northern Ohio town of Napoleon we found a nondescript gathering of warehouses with a small sign out front that says âPro Team.â Dedicated Corvette folks will know that business as the largest Corv ... Continue reading
A Purdy Road Trip - Golf at the Glade
GOLF AT THE GLADE Joeâs Come Back By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Glory, glory, glory! The moon phase is right this time, my karma is on and the stars aligned. Joe, a normally 4-handicap golfer, had an exceptionally tough day and I had a really good one. I beat him by a stroke. Amazingly, I had a ... Continue reading
GMC YUKON 2007 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We have lots of work to do this week. Weâll be evaluating this big, freshly redesigned GMC Yukon, investigating the âLast Corvette,â trying to catch the elusive moon bow at Cumberland Falls, visiting the Corvette factory and museum in Bowlin ... Continue reading
A Purdy Road Trip - Search For The Moon Bow
SEARCH FOR THE MOON BOW A Travel Narrative from a Shunpikerâs Journal By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau My accomplice Joe and I are out doing an extensive road test of the new GMC Yukon and en route weâre visiting the only place in the Western Hemisphere where one can witness a moon bow. As a f ... Continue reading
Corvettes Old and New; Preserving, Building and Racing The Icon
CORVETTES, NEW AND OLD<br> Preserving, Building and Racing The Icon<p> By Steve Purdy and Joe Chagnon<br> TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau THE MUSEUM Letâs just call this our Corvette day. We figured about a three-hour drive shunpiking (taking the back roads) from our Tennessee resort to Bowling Green, Kentucky w ... Continue reading
Run Your Car On Water! - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY - Redux
AUTO CENTRAL - May 14, 2006: Here's an interesting TV news story about a Clearwater, Florida company that isusing regular water to do some interesting things. The technology is not as unique or breakthrough as the reporter and company spokesman claims (it's based on an electrolytic process commonly known as "Brown's Ga ... Continue reading
Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation Presents Its First Commercial Product Operating Status
PORTLAND, Ore., May 24 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AXVC) has posted on its website a new PowerPoint presentation detailing the Program Status of its new 200 kW Axial Vector(TM) E-Flux GENSET. This presentation is viewable at www.axialvectorengine.com. Powered by a revolutionarily efficient, ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds gibt Übernahmeangebot für DCS Group PLC bekannt
DAYTON, Ohio, May 24 -- - Hinweis: Das in dieser Mitteilung genannte Angebot wurde durch Reynolds and Reynolds UK Holding Limited in GB bekannt gegeben Reynolds and Reynolds Company gab heute bekannt, dass der Vorstand seiner 100% Tochter "Reynolds and Reynolds UK Holding Limited" ein vom Vorstand der DCS Group PLC zur ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--May 24, 2006--21st Century Insurance Group , one of the pioneers of selling auto insurance directly to consumers, has begun serving Georgia residents. The 10th largest personal auto insurance market at $5 billion (3 percent of the $161 billion U.S. market, according to insurance rating and information agency A ... Continue reading
ASV Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--May 24, 2006--ASV, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a share repurchase plan. Under this plan, ASV may repurchase up to $10 million of its common stock. The Company anticipates share purchases will be made from time to time, depending on market cond ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives Follow-on Order From Smith Electric on Supply Agreement
TORONTO, Canada, May 24 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the " Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has received another purchase order from Smith Electric Vehicles ("Smith"), part of The Tanfiel ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 24, 2006-- Free Webcast Designed to Help California Dealers Understand the Bill's Requirements and Strategies For Compliance Compli(R) is alerting auto dealerships in California to the fast-approaching deadline for compliance with the State's new "Car Buyer's Bill of Rights," which goes into effect ... Continue reading
EPCglobal US RFID Experts Available for Comment
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--May 24, 2006--EPCglobal US: To: Business/Features Editors Topic: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) From: EPCglobal US Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the hottest technologies around and its potential benefits range from vastly improving business processes and the global supply c ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - May 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's May 2006 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, June 1, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the star ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 24, 2006--Home and industrial automation applications increasingly demand control, connectivity and security. With the release of Media Access Controller (MAC) software that supports the IEEE(R) 802.15.4 protocol on the low-power 32-bit ColdFire(R) architecture, Freescale Semiconductor is creating th ... Continue reading
TROY, N.Y.--May 24, 2006--GlobalSpec (www.globalspec.com), the leading specialized search engine and information resource for the engineering, industrial and technical communities, today announced the recent addition of three monthly publications to its suite of product-specific e-newsletters. These e-newsletters are t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Chairman Receives National Diversity Leadership Honor
John Barth Receives National Minority Supplier Development Council Leadership Award MILWAUKEE, May 24 -- John Barth, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls, was honored with the 2006 Leadership Award from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) last night at the Hilton New York and ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 24 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's second-quarter 2006 financial results and related matters on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audio r ... Continue reading
Lincoln Educational Services Equips Auto Training Facilities with Premium Snap-on Products
Discounts and Rebates for Students Purchasing Snap-on Hand Tools WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 24 -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln") today announced a five-year agreement granting Snap-on Industrial, a division of Snap-on, rights to promote and supply hand tools, power tools, technology and diagnostic equ ... Continue reading
New Shape Design Capabilities in Kubotek KeyCreator Unlock the Freedom for Design Innovation
Creativity-Inspired Design Tool Bundles Advanced Features with an Eye to the Future MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 24 -- Kubotek(R) USA, makers of geometry-based design and engineering software, today introduced a new set of shape design tools for its KeyCreator(R) product. These advancements in shape design and surface creat ... Continue reading
Safety Precautions Can Prevent Tragedy in the Water, Says Auto Club
LOS ANGELES--May 24, 2006--For those planning to take to the water on a boat, Jet Ski(R) or other watercraft during Memorial Day, practicing safe habits can help you avoid tragic or costly accidents, advises the Automobile Club of Southern California. "People can get caught up in the fun and excitement of water activit ... Continue reading
SLS International's Newest Line Array Product Installed in NASCAR Facility
OZARK, Mo., May 24 -- SLS International (AMEX:SLS) , a leading provider of premium quality sound systems for professional (recording studio, concert, etc.), cinema and home entertainment markets, announced today that its newest Commercial Line Array Speaker Product, the LS6593, has been purchased and installed at Phoen ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--May 24, 2006--Transportation Resource Partners, LP ("TRP"), a leading private equity firm investing in the Transportation Industry, announced that it has partnered with Chairman David Boucher and CEO Anthony Douglas in the recapitalization of Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, Inc. ("Sm ... Continue reading
Ethanol Summit Brings Leaders To Indy 500 Thursday
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For Immediate Release Contact: johnt@c2group.com Cosmo Finishes Fourth In American Le Mans At Mid-Ohio Mansfield, Ohio - Guy Cosmo, driving the #8 Road & Track, Kumho Tire, B-K Motorsports Mazda LMP2 car finished fourth in class for the American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio race Sunday. Pleased with the B-K Motorsports team's i ... Continue reading
Updated 2006 Live audio webcast schedule
Dear Race Fan, We have updated our live audio webcast schedule for the 2006 season, which you will find at the end of this email. Please check the website for air times as we will post them closer to race day. Be sure to check back to the site after the races for post race video interviews with the winner from each nig ... Continue reading
Great American School Buses Return to SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Great American School Buses Return to SSP on Thursday; Trail Motors Super Sportsman and Late Models Scheduled on Friday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 23, 2006) ââ¬â The Great American School Buses return to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Thursday night, M ... Continue reading
What's The Buzz Behind 'Bracketless' Wiper Blades?
BROADVIEW, Ill., May 24 -- If you've been in the market recently for new windshield wiper blades for your vehicle, you may have heard the term bracketless or beam blades. Bracketless wipers represent a technology upgrade for most vehicles equipped with conventional blades, says Otto Stefaner, Senior Product Manager wit ... Continue reading
2nd Annual ''Allstate America's Best Drivers Report'' Reveals Cities with Safest Drivers
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--May 24, 2006--Residents of Sioux Falls, S.D., are the safest drivers in the United States, according to the second-annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." The largest city in South Dakota moves up from the number two spot on last year's report from Allstate Insurance Company - replacing Cedar ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for April 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for April 2006 Tokyo, Japan, May. 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE 7211) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for April 2006. Total global ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Results for April 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Announces Results for April 2006 Tokyo, Japan, May. 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation ('TMC'; TSE: 7203) announced today the production, sales in Japan and export results of TMC and subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd., f ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Auto Production
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Achieves Record Monthly Overseas and Worldwide Auto Production Tokyo, Japan, May. 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of April 2006. Honda achieved a new reco ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Proposal to Acquire DCS Group PLC
DAYTON, Ohio, May 24 -- - Note: The proposal referred to in this announcement has been announced by Reynolds and Reynolds UK Holding Limited in the UK The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that the board of its wholly owned subsidiary Reynolds and Reynolds UK Holding Limited has reached agreement with the b ... Continue reading
CarMax Names Thomas J. Folliard President, CEO, and Member of the Board
RICHMOND, Va., May 24 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, today announced that Thomas J. Folliard, executive vice president-store operations of the company, has been elected president, chief executive officer, and member of the board of directors, succeeding Austin Ligon, who is retiring. Foll ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars YCC Concept Car Has Received The 2006 Swedish Design Award
The jury wanted to give recognition to practical design and excellent problem-solving using design as a method. The nominated designs will be put on display this autumn in the House of Sweden, the new Swedish embassy complex in Washington DC. YCC (Your Concept Car) is Volvo Car Corporation's attention-grabbing concept ... Continue reading
EA and the Jeep Brand Join Forces in Medal of Honor Airborne
Reinforcing Authenticity Within Acclaimed World WarII Video-game Franchise Redwood City, Calif., May 23, 2006 - Electronic Arts and the Jeep® brand announced today that they have signed a deal that will give gamers a chance to experience Jeep vehicles in Medal of Honor Airborne⢠as they were found in World War ... Continue reading
118 Volvo Buses Ordered for Colombia Transit System
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 24, 2006-- Volvo Buses has received an order for 118 articulated buses for one of the world's largest bus rapid transit systems in Bogota, Colombia. Currently, there are already 432 Volvo buses in Colombia, and Volvo's market share of articulated buses will now exceed 50 percent. The transit syst ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--May 23, 2006--Chicago-based FreedomRoads, LLC, the nation's largest RV dealership network and Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced that they will hold the first ever RVs.com-RV Expo at the Brickyard on 16th street just south the Ind ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 23, 2006--Ross Caulfield, 20, of Cazenovia, N.Y., shows a handful of wrappers he exchanged for a new Chrysler Crossfire Roadster in San Francisco on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 as part of Hershey's "Get It with WrapperCash" online auction powered by eBay. This marks the first of 12 cars The Hershey Company ... Continue reading
KB Racing Focus on winner'circle in visit to Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) â CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net NHRA OâR ... Continue reading
Ricky Rudd, NASCAR's "Iron Man," and one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers will be at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24th, testing with the Frisselle brothers, who compete in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. It will be Ricky's first experience at Mid-Ohio, and I will be holding a press con ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Diego Auto Swap ............ Press Release ..... San Diego Auto Swap Announces Playboy's Miss Autumn To Attend May 29 Event San Diego, California - May 23, 2006 Playboy's Miss Autumn will be attending the Memorial Day, May 29 Show. Come and Meet one of San Diego's finest ladies. Autumn is Smar ... Continue reading
Avis Introduces Cool Car Collection
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 23 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced the launch of Avis Cool Cars, a new line of fun-to-drive vehicles that can turn a regular car rental into a memorable driving experience. Avis will now offer customers the chance to rent the new Cadillac CTS, Volvo S60 and the Hummer H3. In additio ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev.--May 23, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. announced today it has completed a safety testing cycle for lithium ion battery products that represents a significant step forward in the effort to develop lithium ion batteries that are safe enough to be used in electric-powered automobiles. Although lithium ion ... Continue reading
Honolulu -- Ohana (Family) Road, the Hawaii-originated TV show for car enthusiasts celebrated three years on KITV (ABC) with a special one hour automotive SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, aired worldwide on Armed Forces Network. It was seen in 177 countries and 290 ships at sea. Total reach for the Armed Forces Network is 2.7 mil ... Continue reading
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