ADI To Publish Encyclopedia of Finance and Insurance Management
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 25, 2006--The Automotive Dealership Institute has announced plans to release its ground-breaking Encyclopedia of Finance and Insurance Management, the most comprehensive automotive F&I resource guide ever published, said ADI CEO/Executive Director Alan Algan. The massive encyclopedia, at more tha ... Continue reading
Ansoft Named Among Business 2.0 Magazine's Fastest-Growing Technology Companies
PITTSBURGH--May 25, 2006--Ansoft Corporation has been named to Business 2.0 magazine's annual list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies. The ranking is based on a three-year annualized average of revenue growth and 2005 return on stock. Ansoft is ranked 29th overall. According to the current issue of Busines ... Continue reading
ROCK ISLAND, Ill.--May 25, 2006--Barjan LLC ("Barjan" or "the Company"), the leading distributor of consumer products to travel centers, truck stops, car washes and convenience stores today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Astatic Mobile Communications business from Omnitronics, LLC. Terms of the ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com BimmerWorld Fights Through A Tough Weekend Finishing Just Outside The Top 10 Through wind, rain, mud and a new track surface, the BimmerWorld team battled through it all this weekend to deliver BMW its highest finishing position in the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challen ... Continue reading
HUTCHINSON, Kan., May 25 -- Collins Industries, Inc. today reported results for its Second Quarter of 2006. Sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2006 increased 24% to a record second quarter $75.9 million compared to $61.3 million for the same period last year. The Company's net income increased to a record second qua ... Continue reading
Co-operative Insurance Launches First Eco Motor Insurance Product in the UK
MANCHESTER, England, May 25 -- Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has today (25th May 2006) launched the UK's first Eco motor insurance product, which contains environmentally friendly features right through from the underwriting to claims stages and also enables customers to have their say in CIS's unique ethical engagement ... Continue reading
CRUZ PEDREGON / ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM TOPEKA ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request CRUZ PEDREGON ADVANCE AUTO P ... Continue reading
Dealers Drive Quality Traffic With Continuously Updated Pricing
cars.com Survey Examines Online Pricing Strategies CHICAGO, May 25 -- A used vehicle with a stale price likely will not sell quite as well, a cars.com survey found. Nearly 50 percent of responding dealers report that continually updating vehicle pricing as the inventory ages provides the best online approach for drivin ... Continue reading
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Underground Storage Tank Draft Grant Guidelines
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer* *For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday May 25, 2006) *EPA Seeks Public Comment on Underground Storage Tank Draft Grant Guidelines *Contact Information: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / _smith.roxanne@epa.gov _(Washington, D.C. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Company Announces Pricing Terms For Exchange Offers
DEARBORN, Mich., May 25 -- Ford Motor Credit Company (the "Company") today announced the applicable reference yield and the issuance price for the Company's 9.75% Notes due September 15, 2010, one of the two series of new notes that the Company is offering to exchange, together with a cash payment, for a portion of its ... Continue reading
FORZA MOTORSPORT 2, XBOX 360 RIDE WITH RISI FERRARI
Attached is a press release announcing the addition of Forza Motorsport 2 and XBox 360 to the Risi Ferrari in the American Le Mans Series. Photos are included. Thanks! Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654 ... Continue reading
Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ZEELAND, Mich., May 25 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 (9 cents) per share that will be payable July 21, 2006, to shareholders of record of ... Continue reading
New limousine staging policy termed 'anti-traveler' and 'anti-small-business' ROMULUS, Mich., May 25 -- Citing the likelihood of irreparable damage to the transportation and limousine industry in Southeast Michigan, including the potential loss of over 1,300 jobs, the Great Lakes Limousine Association today asked the W ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces a 7.7 Percent Dividend Increase
HOUSTON--May 25, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on June 5, 2006. The first-quarter dividend re ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--May 25, 2006-- Treasurer Appointed Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that stockholders elected directors Earl J. Hesterberg and Robert E. Howard II to additional three-year terms at the company's annual meeting held today. Hesterberg, 52, Group 1's president and chief exec ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth of 18% to $13.5 Million
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 25, 2006--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI): Financial Highlights: -- Operating Income for the Fourth Quarter Increased by $548,000 to $740,000, Representing a Significant Improvement versus Last Year -- Gross Margins for the Fourth Quarter Expand 120 basis points Year over Year to 41.8% -- Net Income for th ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--May 25, 2006--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced the introduction of the KUKA Jet robot a 6 axis robot mounted on a linear unit. The new robot is designed for customers with applications that entail long reach tasks. The 6 axis robot i ... Continue reading
LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT SELECTS ICOP IN-CAR VIDEO UNITS
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com lansing police departme ... Continue reading
Lansing Police Department Selects ICOP In-Car Video Units
LENEXA, Kan., May 25 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NYSE Arca: ICOP), a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, announced today that the Lansing Police Department in Kansas has selected the ICOP Model 20/20 to replace its former VHS in-car video systems. Commenting on the newly installed systems, ... Continue reading
USAC SPRINT CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: May 25-27, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - 58th PayLess "Little 500" QUALIFICATIONS: (Held May 25-26 - 4-Lap Times) 1. Aaron Pierce, 26p, Pierce-45.161; 2. Shane Cottle, 4, Contos-45.372; 3. Lee Boss, 8B, Boss-45.380; 4. Tony Hunt, 5G, Goacher-45.478; 5. ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Pits Unveil some Indy controversy and the Bud Studs of the NHRA... only SpeedFreaks!
This Saturday Night Is No Memorial For The SpeedFreaks Motorsports Empire Hollywood, CA (May 25, 2006) – SpeedFreaks' work it overtime this Memorial Day weekend as they stoke the coals with a Holiday BBQ and some special sauce for your Baby Backs... (slurp). WHO: NHRA’s Kenny & Brandon Bernstein and scenes from the ... Continue reading
MBUSA's General Manager Of Marketing Communications Moving To Audi
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 25, 2006 at 12:55 PM CST Audi of America is reporting today that they have appointed MBUSA's Scott Keogh as the company's Chief Marketing Officer, a newly formed position designed to oversee all marketing strategy and department responsibilities as well as lead the company's marke ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Monaco F1 GP - free practice
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MicroTRAK Inc. Expands with Opening of Tennessee Office
DALLAS--May 25, 2006--MicroTRAK, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MIOK) a provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) wireless location services and products that track and recover mobile assets, today announced that it has expanded its national presence with the opening of a new office in Nashville. The new office will be led by Re ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell Awarded National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Grant
EATONTOWN, N.J.--May 25, 2006--Millennium Cell Inc. , a leading developer of hydrogen battery technology, today announced that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research Program ("SBIR") Grant by the National Science Foundation ("NSF") to develop a new hydrogen storage technology based on solid fu ... Continue reading
Monaco GP 2006 - Free Practice 1 & 2
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PHILADELPHIA--May 25, 2006--Gettysburg tops the list of the Top 21 Road Trips in Pennsylvania, according to a survey of Pennsylvania-based travel and tourism experts. Issued to coincide with the start of the summer driving season, the survey, commissioned by 21st Century Insurance Group , highlights the 21 most popular ... Continue reading
PIERCE WINS "LITTLE 500 POLE" Anderson, IN...Aaron Pierce of Muncie, Ind. captured the pole starting position for Saturday night's 58th Payless "Little 500" Sprint car classic during qualifications at the Anderson Speedway Thursday. USAC's 2004 Silver Crown "Rookie of the Year" completed four laps around the 1/4-mile p ... Continue reading
RACER X: the 1st ever extreme rocker/ driver story
The REAL Racer X invades stock cars with Action Sports and rock music. Grindco Entertainment Los Angeles 5/25/06: The first ever "Extreme rocker /stock car driver" and team program is launching this fall and beyond. His name is Tony Dwyer and he is the vocalist of a newly signed Sony BMG hard rock band named Means to a ... Continue reading
Rahal Letterman Racing Holds Friday Media Conference at Indy
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SANYO Has Received the Highest Ranking for Overall Customer Satisfaction in 4 Out of the 5 Years Since J.D. Power and Associates Began Tracking the Mobile Phone Market CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 25 -- Demonstrating its reputation for outstanding operation and superior features of wireless handsets among consumers, SANYO t ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Announces New Board Member
MILWAUKEE, May 25 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today announced that its Board of Directors elected Mr. David R. Zimmer to the Board. Mr. Zimmer's election fills a vacant position on the Company's five-member Board, and increases the number of independent directors to four. Mr. Zimmer is Managing Director and co-fou ... Continue reading
Sun Motor Announces Increase in Contract Price for Major Customers
Hong Kong, May 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Motor International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNMO) ("The Company") today announced that it has agreed with a number of key customers that the sale price for micro motors for use in office equipment and home appliances to be increased by 10 to 15%. This negotiated inc ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship has busy week leading up to round two
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels For immediate release: May 25, 2006 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship has busy week leading up to round two TORONTO, ONTARIO – Round two of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels will be held at Camero ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes Kicks Off Monaco Race Weekend
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 25, 2006 at 11:20 AM CST Team McLaren Mercedes kicked off the Monaco race weekend today, and the first day of practice turned out to be an eventful one. At the end of his first practice session, Kimi Raikkonen and his MP4-21 were forced to retire early due to what was initially th ... Continue reading
THURSDAY'S USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE AT KOKOMO POSTPONED
THURSDAY'S USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE AT KOKOMO POSTPONED KOKOMO, Ind. – Heavy rain forced the postponement of Thursday’s “Jack Hewitt Classic” for the USAC National Sprint Car Series at Kokomo Speedway. This was the second time the event has been postponed, as Thursday’s race was originally scheduled for ... Continue reading
TONY PEDREGON / Q POWER NITRO FUNNY CAR TEAM TOPEKA ADVANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2006 Media Contacts: Allison Holt, JRL Group, (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group, (440) 915-7627, <mailto:janievogel@yahoo.com> janievogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request TONY PEDREGON - 2003 NHRA Fu ... Continue reading
United Components Completes Acquisition of ASC Industries
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--May 25, 2006--United Components, Inc. (UCI) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of leading water pump manufacturer ASC Industries, Inc. (ASC). With completion of the transaction, ASC will now become UCI's Center of Excellence for water pump production and ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 25 -- With summer just around the corner there are two things sure to follow: longer days and jam-packed highways. But before you pack up the family and get behind the wheel, here are a few tips to be a little safer while driving, especially at night. Recent figures from researchers reveal there are nearl ... Continue reading
BMW 330i German Engineering At Its Best By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The first (and, as it turns out, only) new car I ever bought was a 1970 BMW 2002. It was a wonderfully simple little car that was probably more fun to drive than any other little sedan on the road - fast, agile and just a tad quirk ... Continue reading
Mazda Donates Fuel-Friendly Tribute Hybrid Prototypes to the Los Angeles Fire Department
LOS ANGELES, May 25 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) donated five clean-burning, fuel-efficient Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) today at a ceremony at Fire Station 27 in Hollywood. The vehicles are prototypes of Mazda's Tribute compact SUV and are part of 30 tot ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Audi of America has hired former Mercedes Benz manager Scott Keogh to the new post of chief marketing officer, where he will oversee Audi's marketing department, according to Automotive News. Keogh was previously a general manager of marketing communication ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda President Takeo Fukui said in an interview with the Yomiuri newspaper that diesel versions of the Odyssey minivan and Acura MDX SUV are planned for U.S. markets. Diesel versions of these models could come to the U.S. as soon as 2009, reports MarketWat ... Continue reading
Consumers Take to the Web for Alternative Fuel Research
Washington DC May 25, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that consumers have turned to the internet to research alternative fuel options such as ethanol and biodiesel amid high gas prices, which aren't likely to subside anytime soon, reports Auto Remarketing. Research presented by Hitwise, an online competitive intell ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 25 -- 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 au ... Continue reading
Dan Wheldon and Andretti Green Racing to be honored for 2005 victory AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Last May, Dan Wheldon earned a place in auto racing history and on the base of the world- famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy as the winner of the 2005 Indianapolis 500. On Saturday, Wheldon will receive his own "B ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to L&K Battery Technology of China
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with L&K Battery Technology Co ... Continue reading
More Than Four in 10 Car Owners Are Cutting Back Due to High Gas Prices
Large Majority Says Car Companies Not Moving Fast Enough to Build Cars That Consume Less Gas ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 25 -- As the summer driving season kicks off with the Memorial Day weekend exodus, 44 percent of car owners say they have cut back on products or services in order to compensate for the rising costs of gaso ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) is Heading for Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 10-12
* This will be Camp Jeep's first visit to Road America * About 7,000 Jeep fans from across the U.S. are expected to attend * Attendees save $50 by registering before June 15 * Special events include the National Anthem Project and an air show of WWII aircraft AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- 2006 Camp Jeep(R), the off-ro ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Lists Top 10 High-Tech Car Safety Technologies
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--May 25, 2006--Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and fatality for Americans. Automakers and their suppliers are continually developing and introducing new features that combat the most common -- and most dangerous -- causes of car accidents. In a recent study by TRW Automotive Inc., 74 pe ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Online Used-Vehicle Classifieds Outpace Print Ads Two to One
Internet Use Among Used-Vehicle Buyers Hits New Highs WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 25 -- More than twice as many late-model used-vehicle buyers find the vehicle they purchase through the Internet than both newspaper and magazine classified ads combined, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Used Autoshopper. ... Continue reading
Electro Energy Participates in Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration in Washington, D.C.
Senators and Representatives Drive EEEI's Demonstration Vehicle With 100+ MPG Fuel Efficiency DANBURY, Conn., May 25 -- Electro Energy, Inc. joined the Plug-In Hybrid Consortium in Washington, D.C. last week to demonstrate the power of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to senators, representatives, and members o ... Continue reading
Ian Global Shipping to Sponsor #35 TPC Racing Porsche
BALTIMORE, May 25 -- Ian Global Shipping has announced that the company will sponsor the #35 TPC Racing Porsche GT3 competing in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve for the remainder of the 2006 season. The car is set to debut this weekend during the Rolex GT Series Chall ... Continue reading
A live demo will showcase the capabilities of the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) new, global metrology quality measurement data standard for the seamless exchange of data between gages and reporting tools. The standard will reduce the industry's dependency on thousands of proprietary data formats, potentiall ... Continue reading
Tips to Help Ease the Pain of High Gas Prices This Memorial Day Weekend
SACRAMENTO, CA May 25, 2006; Prices at the gasoline pump are inching down as California motorists head into the Memorial Day weekend, according to the California Energy Commission. The statewide average retail price for regular gasoline fell 7.5 cents to $3.25 for the week ending Monday, May 22, 2006. The all-time high ... Continue reading
AIADA's 2006 Dealer of the Year Award Gala
AIADAâs 2006 Dealer of the Year recipient was not a veteran of the auto industry, but rather a new dealer civically and politically involved in every way imaginable. AIADAâs 2006 Dealer of the Year Cheri Fleming Cheri Fleming of Valencia Acura in Valencia, California not only sells Acuras, but has donated $2. ... Continue reading
Are you Prepared for Hurricane Season? Tips to Protect Your Home and Loved Ones from Hurricanes
WARWICK, R.I.--May 25, 2006--2005 was the worst hurricane season on record, and several hurricane experts are predicting that this season will be worse than average as well. As last year proved, consumers cannot afford to let their guard down, and MetLife Auto & Home is offering free materials and tips that can help co ... Continue reading
American Honda to Break Ground on New Midwest Consolidation Center in Troy, Ohio
Approximately 110 News Jobs Will Be Created NEWS ADVISORY - May 25, 2006 **** WHAT: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will break ground on its new Midwest Consolidation Center in Troy, Ohio. The new 530,000 sq. ft. center will house a domestic parts supplier distribution hub and a procurement operations support office. Th ... Continue reading
AIADA Congress: One on One with Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Among writers and journalists thereâs a syndrome known as âbeat envyâ ⦠the other personâs beat (the industry or topic they cover) is more fun, interesting, perk laden, serious and/or professional than the one you have. Iâm not complaining. Far ... Continue reading
MTV Rolls Out a Brand New Season of 'Pimp My Ride,'
Xzibit Returns To Rev Up New Season With A New Garage NEW YORK, May 24 -- MTV announced today that the hit series "Pimp My Ride" will return for an all new season beginning Thursday, June 15th at 10pm ET/PT. For its new season, rap superstar and car enthusiast Xzibit and car customization specialist Mad Mike take aim o ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: ERIC LUZINSKI NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 ERIC LUZINSKI NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE FOR THE NORTHEAST NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. – Eric Luzinski, crew chief for the Titan Motorsports Scion tC of Brad Personett (Pro RWD), has been named the WD ... Continue reading
PHH Arval and First Fleet Corporation Create Dedicated Truck Group
PHH FirstFleet to offer one-stop service to commercial truck fleets SPARKS, Md., May 24 -- PHH Arval and First Fleet Corporation, subsidiaries of PHH Corporation , have announced the formation of a new dedicated truck group to serve the comprehensive needs of companies with private fleets of light, medium, and heavy tr ... Continue reading
SUMMER SPECTACULAR AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Hackett 602.268.0200 ahackett@firebirdraceway.com FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY SUMMER SPECTACULAR FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY May 24, 2006 (Phoenix, AZ ) - The Coors Light Summer Spectacular Jets v. Funny Cars featuring Robosaurus will light up the skies at Firebird Raceway on the Gila Rive ... Continue reading
Don Schumacher Racing Pro Stockers head to Topeka
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 DON SCHUMACHER RACING PRO STOCKERS HEAD TO TOPEKA TOPEKA, ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Charlotte Preview McGill Motorsports team is ready with a new car after week off Lowes Motor Speedway is right in the middle of NASCAR country. More than 80 percent of the teams are based within just an hour or two drive to the Charlotte racetrack so itâs no surprise that fifty-two cars are entered in S ... Continue reading
Dodge Targets Gen Y with Road Trip for Charity
Dodge High Caliber Challenge Combines Music, Technology and Philanthropy to Appeal to Generation Y * Three student teams will travel more than 4,500 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize of a 24-month le ... Continue reading
Boston College Students to Compete in Dodge High Caliber Challenge Road Trip for Charity
* Students will travel more than 1,500 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Team of three Boston College students will compete against teams from Northwestern University and Texas Christian University * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize ... Continue reading
Chicago College Students to Compete in Dodge High Caliber Challenge Road Trip for Charity
* Students will travel more than 1,400 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Team of three Northwestern University students will compete against teams from Boston College and Texas Christian University * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize ... Continue reading
Dallas College Students to Compete in Dodge High Caliber Challenge Road Trip for Charity
* Students will travel more than 1,400 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Team of three Texas Christian University students will compete against teams from Boston College and Northwestern University * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize ... Continue reading
Gain an insight into the Utilities, Oil and Gas, Construction and Tourism Sectors in Qatar
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37561) has announced the addition of Country Insight - Qatar Q2 2006 Report to their offering. This Research Report offers a valuable perspective upon developments in the Qatari marketplace. This report contains the latest a ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Looks to Keep the Ball in His Court in Topeka
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Looks to Keep the Ball in His Court in Topeka ACDelco Cobalt crew looks for solid outing at Heartland Park Topeka Sugar Hill, Ga., May 24, 2006 - Throughout the course of a POWERade Drag Racing Series event, competitors must deal with a ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Is Ready to Turn Up the Heat in Topeka
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Is Ready to Turn Up the Heat in Topeka Warm forecast has GM Performance Parts crew primed for Memorial Day race weekend Sugar Hill, Ga., May 24, 2006 - This weekend, the nation celebrates Memorial Day, one of our biggest and ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Sale of New Cars is Expected to Reach 2.3 Million in Russia by 2014
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37545) has announced the addition of Russian Automotive Industry Forecast (2006-2011) to their offering. Fuelled by booming economy and political stability, the automotive industry in Russia has grown at an exemplary speed i ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Memorial Day Travel Expected to Increase 2.5 Percent this Year
HOUSTON--May 25, 2006--More than 3.5 million Texans are expected to make Memorial Day getaways this weekend -- a 2.5 percent increase over last year, despite gas prices that are about 70 cents higher than a year ago, according to AAA Texas. About 80 percent of Texas travelers -- or 2.83 million people -- are projected ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Announces Management Changes at ADESA Impact
CARMEL, Ind., May 24 -- ADESA, Inc. announced today that it has made several reporting changes within ADESA Impact to better align the operations functions between the United States and Canada. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051221/DEW014LOGO ) ADESA Impact COO Pat Walsh, who is responsible for salvage op ... Continue reading
Saturn Vue Green Line Gets Lowest Hybrid SUV Price, Best SUV Highway Fuel Economy Rating
New hybrid MSRP starts at $22,995; receives official EPA highway rating of 32 mpg Detroit -- Saturn announced today that the new 2007 Vue Green Line hybrid SUV will carry a starting price of $22,995 (including destination charge), making it the lowest-priced hybrid SUV on the market. In addition to its value price, Vue ... Continue reading
auto2auto.com Chooses Nashville Area for Corporate Headquarters
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 24, 2006--auto2auto.com, a full-service online used car dealership that operates nationwide, will open its corporate headquarters in Maury County near Nashville, creating 200 new jobs in the first year and up to 300 more over the next three years. The company has signed an agreement to purchase th ... Continue reading
Bosch Sales Increase 8 Percent in North America
Continued Strength in Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods/Building Technology Businesses; Automotive Technology also Grows Global Sales Increase 6.4 Percent; Company Registers Growth in All Regions and Business Sectors FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- In 2005, the Bosch Group increased its North American sales b ... Continue reading
Bazemore returns to site of first win in Topeka
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 BAZEMORE RETURNS TO SITE OF FIRST WIN IN TOPEKA TOPEKA, Ka ... Continue reading
Mike Vincec - Race Report - Stars New Castle
Snap On Stars of Karting presented by IRL East Division Round 1 - New Castle , IN Vincec puts it on the podium for East Division opener Stouffville, ON - May 22, 2006 Round one of the Stars East Division series took place at New Castle Motorsports Park this past weekend (May 19-21) and 15 year old Mike Vincec would be ... Continue reading
Toyota Mansfield Notes and Quotes
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Uniroyal Tire Launches 'Driving Value Home' Campaign to Address Gas Costs
Simple Tips Can Help Save Money on Gas This Summer & Up to $900 Annually GREENVILLE, S.C., May 24 -- With gas prices at an all-time high and the summer travel season kicking off, Uniroyal Tire has teamed up with money saving expert Stephanie Nelson to educate consumers on simple steps they can take to reduce their gas ... Continue reading
BEVERLY, Mass.--May 24, 2006--The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, together with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the Center for Technology Commercialization and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, is bringing together leading companies, universities and other organizations directly involved in the hydroge ... Continue reading
ForbesAutos.Com Marks One-Year Anniversary with New Site Functionality and Design
NEW YORK--May 24, 2006--In May 2006, ForbesAutos.com celebrates its one-year anniversary as the world's largest luxury auto showroom, with site refinements and changes to the unique "Build Your Own" car experience and the best insider pricing from dealers. ForbesAutos.com remains the only automotive site that offers to ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--May 24, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:HYFS) ("US Energy" or the "Company"), manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology, today announced on-site activation of the Daewoo WD6L engine at the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVI) facility. "The Daewoo system ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes And Steinmetz Unveil Diamond F1 Steering Wheel
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 24, 2006 at 4:55 PM CST In keeping with this month's apparent Mercedes and diamonds theme, Team McLaren Mercedes and world-renowned diamond cutter Steimetz have unveiled their latest collaboration today, an F1 steering wheel featuring a diamond-encrusted Mercedes-star in the cente ... Continue reading
US Energy Initiatives to Acquire Encore Energy Solutions, LLC
TAMPA, Fla.--May 24, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (HYFS) (OTCBB:HYFS), manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology, today announced it has agreed to acquire Encore Energy Solutions, LLC ("Encore"). Formed in December 2003, Encore is an energy ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 24, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway - "Sam Pierce Chevrolet 50" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Steele, 11, Walker/Guiducci-11.279; 2. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-11.280; 3. Darren Hagen, 71, Hagen-11.287; 4. Tracy Hines, 69, Dynamics-11.341; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 24, 2006 - Anderson, Indiana - Anderson Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. James Robertson, 42, Robertson-12.387; 2. Craig Haack, 88, Haack-12.388; 3. Alison MacLeod, 4, East-12.388; 4. Tate Martz, 1, Steele-12.526; 5. ... Continue reading
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
DOVER, Del., May 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today announced plans for a new five-year capital improvement project at Dover International Speedway that will provide new offerings and upgraded amenities for fans, competitors and the media. Construction on the multi-million dollar project will begin after the upcoming ... Continue reading
COPIA Wine Country Pavilion Featured at Race Weekend
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 COPIA Wine Country Pavilion Offers Best of Wine Country Living at Vintage Car Races in Sonoma Valley SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans are certainly in for a treat at Infineon Raceway's 20th annual Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races, June 3-4, with the debut ... Continue reading
Lux and White to Debut Miller Motorsports Park NayKid Racing Vipers to Strike at America's Newest Road Course TOOELE, Utah, May 24, 2006 - Dodge Viper SRT10 drivers Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) and Scotty B. White (Puyallup, Wash.) enter this weekend's Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Touring One (T1) event on an upturn. T ... Continue reading
Memorial Day Travelers Can Save 38 Percent Of Their Gas Bill With Six Simple Economy Tips
* Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are 34 percent higher than a year ago * Ford Motor Company tests show consumer habits have a larger impact on their fuel bill, costing consumers up to 38 percent of their fuel economy * Based on test results, consumers can save up to $1,056 annually, simply by improving driver hab ... Continue reading
Umberto Colombo, Former ECD Director, Dies in Rome, Italy
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced the death of Prof. Umberto Colombo, a former director of the company. Prof. Colombo died May 13, 2006, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 78. He joined the Board of Directors of ECD Ovonics in July 1995 and, after years of distin ... Continue reading
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