AGCO Licenses 4CS iSupport to Enable 24/7 Technical Support Information Sharing
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 28 -- 4CS, Inc., a leading provider of Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, is pleased to announce AGCO Corporation as its newest iSupport customer. AGCO Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of agricultural equipment, through a global distribution ne ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): 53 Fortune 500 Corporations Surpass EPA Green Power Goals
News for Release: Monday, January 28, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *53 Fortune 500 Corporations Surpass EPA Green Power Goals*"" Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov Media actualities (short sound clips):http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-1-28_gree npower (Wash ... Continue reading
Ashland Inc. Reports Q1 Income of 60 Cents Per Share from Continuing Operations
COVINGTON, Ky., Jan. 28 -- Ashland Inc. today announced preliminary* income from continuing operations of $38 million, or 60 cents per share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007, the first quarter of its fiscal year. This compares with income from continuing operations of $53 million, or 81 cents per share, in the same ... Continue reading
Audi Forum Phoenix Redefines Luxury Experience During Super Bowl XLII
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Audi of America Inc. today announced the debut of the Audi Forum Phoenix, a brand showcase for VIP guests during the week prior to Super Bowl XLII. The Audi Forum Phoenix is modeled after the 10 Audi Forums in many of the world's major cities, including London, Tokyo, Singapore and New Y ... Continue reading
Carfax enhances Gumiyo mobile connectivity value for car dealers-car buyers
January 28, 2008 Dear Editor - Please find attached news from Gumiyo, leaders in mobile connectivity web browsing for auto dealers and their consumers and Carfax, now offering access to Vehicle History Reports via mobile phone through Gumiyo. Please contact media contact on release for further information. ... Continue reading
CGRFS Wins Unprecedented Third Straight Rolex 24 At Daytona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Chip Ganassi Racing Media Relations, 317-802-0000 CGRFS Wins Unprecedented Third Straight Rolex 24 At Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2008)-Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) became the first team in history to win three straight Rolex 24 at Daytona's after Scott Pruet ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - January U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's January U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, February 1, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about ... Continue reading
ESPOO, Finland, January 28 -- Nokia today announced that the company is in negotiations to divest its Automotive Business to the former head of Nokia's Enhancements unit and the Automotive Business, and Equity Partners GmbH. If the negotiations are successful, the transaction will enable employment for the personnel in ... Continue reading
THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED BY WEBITPR writeit:- This release is available at: http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=7582 Honda creates 'Brand Ambassadors' with Global Learning Infrastructure and solutions provider CERTPOINT ... Enhanced knowledge sharing and training to help exceed customer expecta ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Launches Employment Program for Service Technicians
Partnership program addresses shortage in skilled trades; helps guarantee jobs for HVAC students MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , the global, multi-industrial leader in creating smart environments, today announced the Future Hires Program (FHP). FHP is a workforce development strategy that guarantees jobs ... Continue reading
What: Kevin Mayer, Director, Marketing Communications, Subaru of America, Inc. will be a featured speaker at the 6th Annual Super Bowl Smackdown, hosted by the Philadelphia American Marketing Association (PAMA). The event, taking place February 5 at Dave and Buster's in Philadelphia, features four panelists from both a ... Continue reading
KVH Industries to Host Fourth Quarter/Year-end Conference Call on February 7, 2008
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jan. 28 -- KVH Industries, Inc., will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year that ended December 31, 2007, on Thursday, February 7, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits va ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 28, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-6 KYLE, TEXAS MIDGET RACE POSTPONED The USAC National Midget race originally scheduled March 21 at Thunder Hill Raceway in Kyle, Texas has been postponed indefinitely. Event promoters C.T. Hellmund and Aryn White and USAC officials are exploring opportuniti ... Continue reading
Land Rover and Savi Launch RFID Pilot to Track Auto Parts Between Suppliers and Assembly Plant
University of Warwick Helps Select Savi's RFID Solution to Improve Efficiency by Ensuring that Parts Arrive at the Factory When They're Needed SOLIHULL, United Kingdom and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 28 -- Ford Motor Company's Land Rover division and Savi today launched a pilot program to deploy an active Radio Frequen ... Continue reading
Land Rover and Savi Launch RFID Pilot to Track Auto Parts Between Suppliers and Assembly Plant
SOLIHULL, England and MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, January 28 -- Ford Motor Company's Land Rover division and Savi today announced they have launched a pilot program that deploys an active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions that better synchronizes the delivery of auto parts from multiple suppliers to Land R ... Continue reading
Mercedes and Infiniti Cars Benefit from Pulstar(TM) DG1
Pulse plugs help make luxury cars more affordable ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 28 -- Enerpulse, Inc. has released its Pulstar(TM) model DG1 pulse plug, designed for late model year Mercedes and Infiniti cars. Pulstar(TM) pulse plugs, which hold eight U.S. and foreign patents, were developed as a drop-in replacement for all ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors and Cypress Police Department Reunite Efforts to Help 'Keep Kids Off Drugs'
Mitsubishi Donates D.A.R.E. Car to Cypress Police Department CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 28 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) proudly announces the donation of a 2008 Lancer to the Cypress Police Department for use as the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) vehicle. The Cypress Police Department will ut ... Continue reading
MSX International Appoints NEW VP of European Sales
Eric Menoret Named VP of IBS Pan European Sales, Replacing Hartmut Kieven WARREN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- MSX International, Inc. (MSXI), a leading provider of outsourced business solutions and services to the global automotive marketplace, today announced that it has appointed Eric Menoret as vice president of Integrated Bu ... Continue reading
No. 1 AutoTrader.com Teams Up With New England Patriots
ATLANTA, Jan. 28 -- AutoTrader.com, the No. 1 site for buying and selling automobiles, has teamed up with the Kraft Group and its affiliates Patriot Place and the New England Patriots in a marketing and sponsorship program that promises major exposure for AutoTrader.com in New England during 2008 and 2009. The marketin ... Continue reading
Notifications Of Email Award 2008
Computer Ballot Sweeptakes Email Award 2008. (Euromillion loteria Espanol Award 2008). www.loteria.com Paseo De La castellana 15-89, 28008 Madrid. Spain ,Branch. Ref No.ES/037/11/06/MD Batch No: WNTO/7416/VA/ES Lucky No: 10-12-24-25-41 Serial No: MUOTI/82536 YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THIS YEAR EURO MILLION LOTTERY. Sir/M ... Continue reading
SpeedSource Castrol Syntec Mazda RX-8 Wins GT Class at 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona
- 22nd Win in Endurance Classic for Mazda since 1975 - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28 -- After 24 hours of close competition among 41 cars, the SpeedSource Castrol Syntec Mazda RX-8 team won the GT class at the Rolex 24 at Daytona to kick off the 2008 GrandAm season. The SpeedSource driving team of Sylvain Tremblay, Davi ... Continue reading
STAR Publishes 'DIG2008v1.0' Technology Guidelines for Automotive Dealers
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, has published an improved version of the "Dealership Infrastructure Guidelines" (DIG), which will help to facilitate the standardization of an op ... Continue reading
Subaru Factory Team Suffers "Yellow Flag Fever" at Daytona
Subaru Factory Team Suffers "Yellow Flag Fever" at Daytona Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - January 25, 2008 - Eleventh and twelfth place finishes were ultimately the places in which ICY/Phoenix Racing's Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec.B Sedans finished in Friday's Grand-Am KONI Challenge series three-hour road race at Daytona In ... Continue reading
What: Tim Mahoney, Senior Vice President and CMO, Subaru of America, Inc. will be a featured speaker at the Institute for International Research's THE Conference on Marketing in Naples, Fla. The three- day conference, taking place February 4-6, features more than 40 experienced executives and speakers presenting to mor ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 28, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-5 USAC BOARD MEETING INCLUDES ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The election of Officers and Directors highlighted USAC's recent board meeting held at the company's headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. Chairman John Capels was re-elected to a three-year term on the board ... Continue reading
USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition: NASCAR Preview '08
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A special edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly devoted to NASCAR hits newsstands today. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s move to Hendrick Racing is one of the biggest NASCAR stories heading into the 2008 season, and is the cover story for USA TODAY Sports Weekly's NASCAR Preview '08. ... Continue reading
Wavetrend Introduces GlobalEyes, a Revolutionary Fully Integrated Global Tracking Solution
GlobalEyes Offers Unparalleled Capabilities for Tracking, Management and Control of Assets, People and Vehicles SURREY, England, Jan. 28 -- Wavetrend Technologies Ltd., a world leader in the deployment of active RFID application solutions, announced today that it is expanding its portfolio of innovative products with t ... Continue reading
Keith Flickinger Appointed to Steering Committee for LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Wood, LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) Ph: 253.779.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org Keith Flickinger Appointed to Steering Committee for LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) (Tacoma, WA) - LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) is proud to ... Continue reading
RV Cooking Show Introduces Interactive Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RV Cooking Show Introduces Interactive Blog RV Cooking Show friendships to be made around a virtual campfire Livingston, TX (January 28, 2008) - The RV Cooking Show recently unveiled yet another way to connect with viewers - the RV Cooking Show blog. Sharing camping tidbits, recipes, restaurants, ... Continue reading
Fans looking for a truly unique seating alternative during Atlanta Motor Speedwayâs March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race weekend need to look no further than Club One, AMSâ luxury seating option. A large public suite situated high atop the Winners Grandstand, Club One features a premium bar and menu, a ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Ward's '10 Best Engines 2008'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 -- The BorgWarner Engine Group supplies systems and components for four of the "10 Best Engines 2008" selected by Ward's Auto World, including: -- Audi FSI 2.0L turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3) -- Daimler 3.0L DOHC V-6 Turbodiesel (Mercedes E320 CDI) -- Ford 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang Shelby GT/ ... Continue reading
Washington Drivers: The Right Way to Abandon Your Car in a Snow Storm
PEMCO Insurance offers tips on what to do when you must leave your car SEATTLE, Jan. 28 -- As Western Washington braces for another possible snowstorm tonight and tomorrow morning, some drivers will again prove they're a little bit different from their Eastern Washington counterparts: they'll take the risky step of aba ... Continue reading
Study Says New-Car Shoppers Do Not See Diesel as a Likely Mainstream Fuel Source
KBB Marketing Research Shows Shoppers' Negative View of Diesels, While Hybrids Continue to Gain Acceptance IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research study (http://www.kbb.com/), the vast majority of in-market new-vehicle shoppers do not see diesel as a likely mainstream fuel ... Continue reading
Chrysler Offers Buyouts to Hourly Detroit Workers
CHICAGO, Jan 28, 2008; Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler LLC said on Monday it is offering buyouts of up to $100,000 each to an unidentified number of hourly workers at 12 of its Detroit-area facilities as part of its November plan to eliminate up to 10,000 unionized jobs. The buyouts could be exte ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - TOYOTA NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Test Notes & Quotes
JAY FRYE, General Manager, Red Bull Racing Team What do you think about joining the Red Bull Racing Team? âIt's obviously a great opportunity for me personally. The foundation to succeed is certainly here at Red Bull and the determination to succeed is here. As a competitor, that is really all you can ask for. We ... Continue reading
PRRACEwire has expanded its Customer Relations Management (CRM) product for the automotive and motorsports sales segments. âContact CRMâ now offers a virtual alerting option that allows customers to generate date-sensitive scheduling from inside the applicationâs CRM database. The update is based on the ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONTREAL, CDN.) - Wickens Back for Canada Down-Under
Robert Wickens will aim to break Canada into the top-ten of the A1GP Nations Standings this weekend as the Toronto-born racer heads back down-under for Round 6 of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season hosted at Australia's Eastern Creek International Raceway, Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd February. The 18-year-old ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - SERIES NOTES
1. Innovations will add to safety in 2008<BR> 2. GAINSCO Auto Insurance sponsors season opener<BR> 3. Top-10 finishes at Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona <BR> <P> 1. Innovations will add to safety in 2008: Safety continues to drive innovation at the IndyCar Series. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - CGRFS Wins Unprecedented Third Straight Rolex
Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) became the first team in history to win three straight Rolex 24 at Daytonaâs after Scott Pruett crossed the finish line in the No.01 TELMEX/Target Riley. Pruett, along with CGRFS NASCAR Sprint Cup teammates Juan Pablo Montoya and Dario Franchitti, and his Rolex Series full ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - BELL MOTORSPORTS LAUNCHES GT1 EFFORT WITH ASTON MARTIN DBR9
Jim Bell's Bell Motorsports will field an Aston Martin DBR9 in GT1 for the 2008 American Le Mans Series. Jim Bell, one of the elite names in the history of sports car racing, announced today a shared venture with prominent businessman Michael Fux to launch a GT1 program with an Aston Martin DBR9 in the American Le Mans ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - BRAUN'S ROLEX 24 RACE ENDS A FEW HOURS TOO SOON
Roush Fenway Racing rookie Colin Braun had a great run going with his AIM Autosport teammates in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway until a blown right-rear tire ended their race about eight hours short of the finish. After having each of its four drivers lead for a combined total of 40 laps, the No. 61 For ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (LAKEVILLE, CONN.) - At Rolex 24, Skip Barber Alumni Sweep Podiums in Both Classes
The Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates racing program became the first team to capture a Rolex 24 At Daytona overall victory three straight years when Rolex Series stars Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas and NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Dario Franchitti captured the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by ... Continue reading
A1GP (SYDNEY, AUS) - Series Heads to Australia for Round Six
A1GP The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08 title race is closer than ever as the thrilling nation versus nation series enters the second half of the season. Remaining in the Southern Hemisphere, the championship heads to Australia's Eastern Creek International Raceway near Sydney for round six on 1-3 February. THINK ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - PENSKE-TAYLOR TEAM SCORES PODIUM FINISH IN ROLEX 24
There is a long-standing motto associated with Penske Racing and that is âEffort Equals Results.â Perhaps there is no better example of that slogan being demonstrated than in the team effort that produced an impressive podium finish for Penske Racing drivers Kurt Busch, Helio Castroneves & Ryan Briscoe in thi ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MOORESVILLE, NC) - Kenny Wallace To Drive Second Car For Fitz Motorsports
Fitz Motorsports announced that veteran Kenny Wallace will be driving a second car for the team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2008. Following its successful 2007 season Fitz Motorsports was eager to field a second car alongside Mike Bliss in the No.22 Supercuts Dodge. After much consideration, the organization dec ... Continue reading
Beware of Potholes, Says Car Care Council
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- They're back and they're bad. Potholes have returned and hitting one with your car can do a number on tires, wheels, steering and suspension, and alignment. To help determine if hitting a pothole has damaged your vehicle, watch for the following warning signs provided b ... Continue reading
Fans still in search of tickets for the May 10th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway can now purchase an all-you-can-eat food and beverage ticket package to the new Colvin Grill, track president Chris Browning announced today. Ticket packages start at $60 for adults and $55 for children ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates Wins Third Straight Rolex
The Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates racing program became the first team to capture a Rolex 24 At Daytona overall victory in three straight years when Rolex Series stars Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas and NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Dario Franchitti captured the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented ... Continue reading
Coming to America! YES! 3.2 Roadster
GROSSENHAIN, Germany, January 28 -- The YES! Roadster 3.2 will be on display during the 100th Chicago Autoshow from February 6th to February 17th 2008. We are looking forward to welcoming on the exhibition stand SH34 in the South Hall. The overwhelmingly positive response from media, customers, experts and business par ... Continue reading
3M Touch Systems Inc. Provides High-Volume Touch Sensor Production
SAN DIEGO, Calif. January 28, 2008; 3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of capacitive touch screen technology, today announced the commercial availability of MicroTouch Flex Capacitive Touch Sensors, a polyester-based projected capacitive touch screen solutio ... Continue reading
Do Americans expect gasoline prices to reach or top $4 a gallon this summer? Are energy prices a bigger worry for most Americans than the more widely publicized threats of recession, higher prices and the mortgage foreclosure meltdown? How important will energy and climate change be for voters when they cast their vote ... Continue reading
The National Truck Equipment Association to Showcase Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Work Trucks
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Work trucks --- those vocational vehicles that labor every day to deliver packages, clear snow, build roads, repair utility lines and otherwise keep the country running --- are getting greener. The rising cost of fuel, new emissions regulations and environment ... Continue reading
Cadillac to Present First Full-LED Headlamps on High-Volume Vehicle
DETROIT, Jan. 28 -- WHAT: Cadillac and Hella will hold a media briefing about the world's first full-LED headlamp on a high-volume vehicle -- the 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum. WHEN AND WHERE: The briefing will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28, at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel, 1777 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48 ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Mitsubishi to Show Prototype-S Sports Hatchback Concept
TOKYO - January 28, 2008: Mitsubishi is to give the Prototype-S concept for a sports hatchback its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 6.) Deriving from MMC's spo ... Continue reading
Living The High Life In Citroën's C4 Picasso Lounge
LONDON - January 28, 2008: Citroën is taking the Compact MPV to new levels of luxury with the introduction of the Lounge, a very special edition of the Companyâs multi-award winning C4 Picasso, created uniquely for the UK market. The marqueâs popular family car has been given a prestigious upgrade to create ... Continue reading
Fiat Group Reports Its Largest Ever Trading Profit
LONDON - January 28, 2008: The Fiat Group has recorded its largest ever trading profit â 3.2 billion euros based on a turnover of 59 billion euros â in its 2007 Annual Results. These figures are up 12.9 per cent on 2006 with a 66 per cent increase in trading profit, and the Automobiles sector almost doubled i ... Continue reading
Spain's SEAT - 16 Million-Strong, and Counting
Spanish firm celebrates production milestone ⢠Ultra-green Leon Ecomotive is 16 millionth SEAT off the line ⢠Exciting strategy envisages 800,000 sales a year by 2018 BARCELONA - January 28, 2008: This past Friday Spanish car maker SEAT notched up another massive milestone as its 16 millionth model rolled off ... Continue reading
Japan automakers December output, exports
TOKYO, Jan 28, 2008; Reuters reported thatr Japan's largest automaker, Toyota Motor Corp., said on Monday its global output rose 2.2 percent in December from a year earlier to 637,678 vehicles. The following are figures for domestic output, exports, and overseas and global output of vehicles at Japan's seven leading ca ... Continue reading
Kia Motors extends major commitment to Australian Open
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors extends major commitment to Australian Open on eve of tournament final - "Kia Live Sites" to broadcast Australian Open to new fans in ... Continue reading
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