ATLANTA, Jan. 26 -- Global Payments Inc. , a leader in payment processing services, announced today an agreement with the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) whereby MADA will recommend Global Payments' card and check transaction processing services to MADA members. In addition to end-to-end payment processi ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 26, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported net income from continuing operations of $1.03 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2005, a two percent decrease from $1.05 per diluted share for the prior year's fourth quarter. Reported net income from continuing operations for the fo ... Continue reading
QI Systems Inc. Begins Shipment of $225,000 in Orders to Montreal Customer
DALLAS & RICHMOND, British Columbia--Jan. 26, 2006--QI Systems Inc. (OTCBB:QIIIF), a leading developer and integrator of smart-card payment and tracking solutions, today announced that it has started shipping a total of US$225,000 in orders for smart-card payment terminals to Cale Systems Inc., a leading parking-revenu ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. / Reg Technologies Inc. Combustion Tests Video Posted on Web Site
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 26, 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (BCN:RGJ) / Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF). The video of the Rand Cam(TM) combustion testing has been posted on our web site, www.regtech.com. Click on "Rand Cam(TM) Combustion Test Video" to view. The successful combustion ... Continue reading
Sweepstakes Puts Fans in Front Row at Club Fusion
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 26 -- It debuted in Charlotte last summer. It's getting early rave reviews on the track and in the showroom. Now, it has its own club -- Club Fusion -- in a great location -- Daytona Beach, Fla. -- and you can be on the VIP guest list! Ford Racing announces the Club Fusion VIP Sweepstakes. ... Continue reading
DAVOS, Switzerland & NEW YORK--Jan. 26, 2006--As the World Economic Forum opens this year's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a new contract with Publicis Events Worldwide was announced extending a consecutive 11-year run with an additional seven years as the event's exclusive organizer. The World Economic Forum al ... Continue reading
A Wall Map That Provides Key Information into the Electric Transportation Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 26, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31583) has announced the addition of North American Electric Transmission System, 2005/2006 (laminated) to their offering. The North American Electric Transmission System 2005/2006 Edition wall map features a detailed view ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 4th Quarter and YTD 2005 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 26 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced unaudited results of the fourth quarter and year 2005. 4th Quarter Year 2005 2004 2005 2004 (in thousands 13 weeks 13 we ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting
BOLOGNA, Italy, January 26 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. announced that the following items were approved during the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held today, January 26th 2005: 1) integration of the corporate purpose as set out in Article 4 of the Company's By-laws; 2) granting to the Board of Directors powers ... Continue reading
GEICO Brings Junior Achievement Programs to Burdell-Hunt Magnet School for a Second Year
MACON, Ga., Jan. 26 -- Nearly 40 GEICO associates will take on teaching assignments at Burdell-Hunt Magnet School next week to assist the Junior Achievement of Georgia Whole School Program. From Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, GEICO associates will teach classes focused on the importance of business, economics, and free enterprise ... Continue reading
JTS International, Inc. Announces the Closing of a Share Exchange Agreement with ATS Co., Ltd.
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2006--JTS International, Inc. (OTC: JTSX - News), a Colorado corporation (the "Company" or "JTS"), announces that it has closed a share exchange agreement with ATS Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation, pursuant to which ATS Co., Ltd. will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As a ... Continue reading
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer.* * For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, January 26, 2006) * (1) EPA Issues Guidance for Protective Cleanups of Perchlorate (2) EPA Administrator Names John Howard as Head of Policy Advisory Group* *(1) EPA Issues ... Continue reading
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News for Release: Thursday, January 26, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Significantly Strengthens and Expands Safeguards on Human Studies Research *Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-January 26, 2006) Under new rules announced today, all third-party inten ... Continue reading
Rent-A-Wreck Announces Completed Merger
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--Jan. 26, 2006--Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. ("Rent-A-Wreck") is pleased to announce that today it completed its merger with MBFG, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MBFG"). On January 20, 2006, Rent-A-Wreck announced that it had entered into an agreement to merge with MBFG. Upon completion of the merger ... Continue reading
S&P Equity Research Downgrades Shares of General Motors to Sell (2-STARS) from Hold (3-STARS)
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- Standard & Poor's Equity Research has downgraded its opinion on shares of General Motors to Sell (2-STARS out of 5) from Hold (3-STARS) at $23.85 per share. GM reported an adjusted Q4 loss of $2.09 vs. adjusted EPS of $1.28, a figure wider than S&P's projected $0.27 loss. S&P's automotive equity an ... Continue reading
Water News Release: EPA Helps Schools and Child Care Facilities Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
News for Release: Thursday, January 26, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *EPA** **Helps** **Schools** and Child Care Facilities Reduce Lead in Drinking Water* * * Contact: Dale Kemery, 202-564-7839 (media only) / kemery.dale@epa.gov EPA Drinking Water Hotline, 800-426-4791 (all other inquiries) (Wash ... Continue reading
When Commercial Mortgage Lenders Compete your clients WIN
A FREE Guide to Building Your Commercial Mortgage Loan Pipeline View and print the guide to learn how to market your commercial mortgage services and develop new commercial real estate leads.View Now Finding borrowers who need commercial mortgage financing is easy. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t; using commerci ... Continue reading
Auto and Homeowners Insurance Available Through AAA Hawaii
HONOLULU--Jan. 26, 2006--AAA Hawaii's affiliated insurer has received approval by the state insurance division to offer automobile and homeowners insurance to qualified members. "We appreciate the approval and work by Insurance Commissioner Jeffrey P. Schmidt and his staff," said AAA Hawaii Regional Manager Richard Vel ... Continue reading
Avril Lavigne to Perform at National Hero Celebration
Volvo for life Awards Ceremony in New York City, April 12, 2006 $1 Million in Financial Contributions Awarded to Winning Heroes, Including a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- International recording artist Avril Lavigne will perform at the nation's largest celebration of local heroes this spring. Lavigne will del ... Continue reading
Consolidated Biofuels Announces Corporate Actions
DALLAS--Jan. 26, 2006--Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CBIO), an alternative fuel company, announced today that on January 25, 2006, the Board unanimously voted, and obtained the written consents from the requisite number of shareholders, to approve the appointment of Jim Blair and Kara Greuel as directors to serve un ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Incorporated Files Plan of Reorganization
PHOENIX, Jan. 26 -- EaglePicher Incorporated (EaglePicher) announced that it and certain affiliates filed their plan of reorganization and related proposed disclosure statement in their Chapter 11 cases on January 25, 2006. The plan, which is being proposed jointly by EaglePicher and the Official Committee of Unsecured ... Continue reading
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Jan. 26, 2006--GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services has selected Black Book National Auto Research, a nationally recognized provider of wholesale pricing guidebooks, as their resale benchmark. GE will be the first fleet leasing company to benchmark used vehicle sales performance against the Black B ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Raises Dividend
LOWELL, Ark.--Jan. 26, 2006--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors raised the Company's quarterly dividend from 6 (six) cents to 8 (eight) cents per outstanding share of common stock. The cash dividend is payable February 20, 2006, to shareholders of record on January 31, 2006. ... Continue reading
RouteOne LLC Announces Plan to Launch ID Verification Module
Program could eliminate losses of millions of dollars per year for dealers and finance sources FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that it is working closely with industry experts to develop a best-in- class identity verification and fraud protection program to incorporate into its existing ... Continue reading
Super Bowl Tickets Package With Bahamas Vacation Won By Lucky Brighton Couple
Tickets to the Super Bowl, Pre- and Post-Game Festivities, Dream Vacation to Paradise Island Included in Chrysler Jeep Superstores Mega Prize Frosting on the Cake of their 44th Wedding Anniversary DETROIT, Jan. 26 -- One lucky Brighton couple will get celebrity treatment just in time for the Super Bowl, after having wo ... Continue reading
Sure Trace Security Corporation Announces New Contract in China for JV
BEIJING and PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26 -- Sure Trace Security Corporation announced that its joint venture partner, True Product ID Technology (Beijing) Limited ("TPiD"), has signed another direct sales/revenue agreement in China. In the transaction TPiD will provide its S-DNA technology to a major Chinese automotive parts ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 26, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. today announced the pricing of $325 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2026 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. T ... Continue reading
X-Rite Announces Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2005 Financial Results
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 26, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated will hold a conference call to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end of 2005. The call will be held in conjunction with the Company's earnings release, which will be published when the market opens on February 16, 2006. Date: Thursday, Febru ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 26, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31558 ) has announced the addition of Tire Dealers - Industry Profile to their offering. Our easy-to-use, quarterly industry profiles provide you with the industry analysis you need to better understand any particular busin ... Continue reading
Playboy Goes Full Speed With Grand American Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26 -- TCR, the agency of record for Playboy Racing, and Playboy Enterprises today announced a multi- partner, multi-car deal for 2006-2008 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve and the Grand-Am Cup Series. The six car effort will include three Rolex Se ... Continue reading
Cadillac, Hummer, and Jeep Brand Websites Rate Highest in Terms of Overall Visitor Satisfaction
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 26 -- The Harris Interactive(R) Automotive Website Assessment Study evaluates the effectiveness and visitor satisfaction of 37 major U.S. automotive OEM brand websites. Results from the most recent study, conducted among more than 16,000 U.S. online consumers, shows that overall website satisfacti ... Continue reading
Volvo Recalls Trucks in North America
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Jan. 26, 2006--Volvo Trucks North America (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (BSE:VLV) has informed the US traffic safety authority NHTSA that the company is recalling 42 000 trucks of the models Volvo VN and VHD. Volvo has discovered that the inlet pipes on the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system may crack ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts January Auto Sales: Domestics Suffer Decline as Compacts Thrive
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2006--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.07 million units, a two percent increase from January 2005 and a 27.3 percent decrease from December 2005, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The combined month ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Record Revenues For Fourth Quarter 2005
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 26 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported revenues and net income for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. The Company reported record revenues for the fourth quart ... Continue reading
ADS Logistics and The Pacorini Group Join Forces to Serve the International Metals Community
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Jan. 26, 2006--ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the leading North American and only national provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions for the metals industry and The Pacorini Group (Pacorini), an international services group providing logistics, warehousing, stevedoring, freight forwarding a ... Continue reading
WhereNet's De Facto Standard Active-RFID Wireless Applications for OEM's to Extend Upstream to Automotive Supplier Community; Proven Technology Assists Cash-Strapped Industry by Squeezing Out Inventory Carrying Costs and Optimizing Production SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 26 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless soluti ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line at Portland International Auto Show
With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Jan. 26 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Portland International Auto Show at a unique time in its history selling cars and SUVs in the Un ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers First Vehicles of Hydrogen Hybrid Fleet to Santa Ana
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Ana, California. This is part of a larger South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
Honda Announces 2005 Sales and Production Results
Honda Announces 2005 Sales and Production Results Tokyo, Japan, Jan 26, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has announced its 2005 sales and production results, for its Motorcycles & ATVs, Automobiles, and Power Products.Global Sales (million w recordThis Investor Relation news item is released on the Honda Worldwide Site, a ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils New F1 Challenger
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Honda Racing F1 Team unveiled its challenger for the 2006 Formula One season in Spain, with the new driver line-up of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. This marked an important milestone for Honda as it is the first Formula One car launched by a Honda works team sin ... Continue reading
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HomeLink - the Luxury Link Between Car and Home
BURSCHEID, Germany, January 26 -- - Now Arriving Home is Even Fun in The Rain Picture was sent via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and is available at http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=19526&keygroup=bild Today's luxury vehicle owners expect a stylish ambience and superior comfort not only in their car but ... Continue reading
Steve White New VP for Auto Dealer Traffic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Auto Dealer Traffic, Inc., Names Steve White Director of Product Development Columbus, Ohio ? January 26, 2006 ? Auto Dealer Traffic, Inc., has recently named Steve White as the company?s new Director of Product Development. Possessing years of experience in internet marketing, product developmen ... Continue reading
Granite Energy to Sponsor FASCAR Pro Truck Entry; Donald Davis, Vice President, to Drive
LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 26 -- Granite Energy (OTC Pink Sheets: GNGI) will sponsor the Number 16 King Racing Chevrolet Truck in this weekend's SPEEDFEST 2006 at USA International Speedway, near Lakeland, Florida. The event is the season opener for the FASCAR (Florida Association of Stock Car Racing) 2006 Pro Truck Series. ... Continue reading
BMW Night Vision Becomes Available in the U.S.
January 26, 2006 – Munich: BMW Night Vision, the innovative driver assistance system introduced last July will become available in 5 and 6 Series vehicles beginning March 2006. With the new driver assistance systems, BMW Night Vision and High-Beam Assist, BMW drivers will be able to drive with improved vision in ... Continue reading
Brit MPs to Sherlock the Failed MG Rover Rescue Mission
January 26, 2006: London - A British parliamentary committee has launched an official inquiry into the government's role in the ultimately unsuccessful battle to save MG Rover, the last British-owned volume carmaker that collapsed last year with the loss of 6,000 jobs. As chronicled here on The Auto Channel throughout ... Continue reading
FORD DEVELOPS WORLD'S FIRST ETHANOL-FUELED HYBRID MARRYING TWO GASOLINE-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES
Ford Motor Company's innovative new research vehicle - the Ford Escape Hybrid E85 - is the world’s first hybrid vehicle Another Ford Innovation Ford’s Escape Hybrid E85 can operate on renewable ethanol-based fuel. If just 5 percent of the U.S. vehicle fleet were powered by hybrids operating on E85 ethanol, ... Continue reading
DETROIT January 25, 2006; GM Restoration Parts and Chevrolet have donated $2,500 in genuine parts to help restore the 1968 Corvette convertible that Alan Poster recently had returned to him after being stolen 37 years ago. Alan Poster, who made a number of headlines last week for having his stolen Corvette returned jus ... Continue reading
Toyota Completes Expansion of R&D Base in Belgium
Tokyo , Jan 25, 2006 (JCN) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced January 25 that expansion of the Toyota Motor Europe S.A./N.V (TME) Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, has been completed. As part of its continuing localization of European design and engineering operations to better meet the needs of its customers in ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Crossley (713) 287-3409 acrossley@grandprixofhouston.com http://www.grandprixofhouston.com HOUSTON AUTO SHOW VISITORS HAVE CHANCE TO WIN GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON TICKETS Grand Prix of Houston booth at Houston Auto Show will give fans an exciting preview of upcoming event HOUSTON, Jan. ... Continue reading
Indy Racing: XM Satellite Radio Testing Report
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Carpentier to make his 2006 Racing debut with Cheever Racing at the Rolex 24
Carpentier to make his 2006 Racing debut with Cheever Racing at the Rolex 24 Montreal (January 25, 2006) - Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier will make his 2006 racing debut this weekend with Cheever Racing at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The Canadian driver joined Cheever Racing last December to drive in the opening round ... Continue reading
Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Expands Its Official Sponsorship of NASCAR(R) in 2006
Company Drives Forward by Extending Double Drive-Thru Challenge Cup Series Contingency Program to Include Busch and Truck Series CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25 -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. , the nation's largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants and the Official Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR(R), today announ ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Testing Report
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 25, 2006--The strong demand for collector cars broke numerous world records and pushed total sales to more than $100 million at the Barrett-Jackson Auction, which was held from Tuesday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at WestWorld in Scottsdale. With record attendance inside the largest tent in ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA SEPTA to Sell SUVs, Utility Vehicles and Heavy Equipment at Auction This Saturday
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25 -- SEPTA will offer more than 150 vehicles including SUVs and trucks for sale at auction this Saturday (January 28) at the SEPTA Midvale Yard located at 4301 Wissahickon Avenue (near Roosevelt Boulevard/US Route 1) in Philadelphia. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. The vehicles offered for sale we ... Continue reading
Casey to Join Visteon as Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Visteon Corporation has announced that Brian Casey will join the company as vice president, treasurer and chief tax officer, effective Feb. 1, 2006. Casey will be responsible for all activities at Visteon related to treasury, tax and mergers and acquisitions. He will report to Jim ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., Jan. 25 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2006. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading pro ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release SCCA SPEED World Challenge, Toyo Tires and Modified Magazine Announce Winner of the 2005 Fan Focus Model Search TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 25, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing(r) SPEED World Challenge(r), Toyo Tires(r) and Modified Magazine have announced the winner of the 2005 Fan Focus Model Search. Kelsi Vasque ... Continue reading
CARQUEST Offers $20 Savings To NHRA Winternationals
CARQUEST Auto Parts Offers $20 Savings On Saturday and Sunday NHRA Winternationals Tickets RALEIGH, NC (Jan. 25, 2006) -- Fans attending the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, Feb. 11 and 12, 2006 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California, can save $20 on a two-day (Saturday & Sunday) ticket. The $20 discount c ... Continue reading
FLEMINGTON, N.J.--Jan. 25, 2006--A new national survey of 1,000 Americans revealed that Americans are more fearful of car accidents, natural disasters and terrorist attacks than they are of the Avian Bird flu. The national survey was conducted by HCD Research during January 24-25, in response to recent reports that the ... Continue reading
Kerkorian ups GM stake to 9.9 percent
CHICAGO January 25, 2006; Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has increased his stake in General Motors Corp. to 9.9 percent from 7.8 percent, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. News of the move helped send GM's shares higher in after-hours electronic trading. Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp ... Continue reading
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