IRVINE, Calif.--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AFVS), a diversified energy company, today announced the execution of a Joint Venture with BBF International Automobile Technology Company, Ltd. (BBF) a Chinese innovative technology company, and FAW-HONGTA Automobile Company, Ltd. (FAW-HONGTA) a car manufacturer in China and ... Continue reading
Composite Technology and TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co. Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement
Strategic Alliance Agreement Brings Wind Turbine Manufacturer to Texas IRVINE, Calif. and ROUND ROCK, Texas, Nov. 28 -- Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CPTC) and TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company are pleased to announce the signing of a Strategic Alliance Agreement between the two companies. The S ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46109) has announced the addition of “Opportunities for Plastics in the European Automotive Glazing Market” to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Opportunities for Plastics in the European Automotive Glazing ... Continue reading
- Acquisition gives D&M Holdings access to new premium customers, leading technologies and significant R&D - TOKYO, Nov. 28 -- D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE I: 6735) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for D&M Holdings to acquire Philips Sound Solutions (PSS) of Royal Philips Electronics . Philips Sound Solu ... Continue reading
GS AgriFuels Portfolio Company to Perform Renewable Fuels Testing with GM-Donated Vehicles
NEW YORK--GS AgriFuels Corporation today announced that General Motors is providing a Chevrolet Silverado and a GC Sierra pickup truck to Clarkson University for renewable fuel research. Clarkson professor, Dr. Philip Leveson, working with ZeroPoint Clean Technology, has developed advanced biomass gasification and gas ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Matsushita (Panasonic) Establishes New Automotive Electronics Business Company in Thailand to Cover the Asian Market Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 28, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic Automotive Systems Company (PAS), a division company of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 28 -- Metaldyne Corporation announced today that it has agreed to amend the terms of its previously announced acquisition by Asahi Tec Corporation primarily to address the higher than anticipated costs of obtaining consents from Metaldyne's noteholders. As previously disclosed by Metaldyne, Asahi ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEM) announces today that Finlay Motorsports has chosen to use GS610™ brake fluid in their DP (Daytona Prototype) race car during the 24 hour endurance race at Daytona International Speedway. Scheduled for January 27-28, 2007 the 45th running of the Rolex Daytona ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--NaturalNano, Inc. (OTCBB:NNAN) (FWB:N3N) (www.naturalnano.com), a materials science company, today introduced its new PleximerTM product line. Pleximer, which NaturalNano plans to offer commercially in fourth quarter 2007, is a turnkey nanocomposite additive enabling stronger, lighter materials for the ... Continue reading
WhereNet System Will Track and Manage Assets Across Four-Million Square Foot Assembly Plant, Helping One of the Most Efficient Vehicle Manufacturers in North America Improve Production Throughput, Labor Productivity, and Vehicle Quality SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 28 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions fo ... Continue reading
TomTom’s QuickGPSfix Determines Your Position Faster Than Ever
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, a leading provider of personal navigation products and services today announces the availability of its free QuickGPSfix service. This free service enables TomTom GO users to get an even faster connection between their TomTom and the GPS satellites. The position of the TomTom GO is “fixed” s ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Employers Are Doing the 'Ride Thing' During the Holiday Season
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety and Anheuser-Busch Release Results of 2006 Designated Driver Poll ST. LOUIS, Nov. 28 -- What's the best way to impress the boss during office holiday parties? It's not by belting out your favorite song during the karaoke competition. According to a new survey, 65 percent of Ameri ... Continue reading
Raffo Racing Baja 100 Race Report
For immediate release November 28, 2006 Arlington Hts, IL Raffo Racing Conquers Baja Long time desert racer Chris Raffo and his California Tomatoes, FIG Partners, Hot Creek Capital, Phil?s Inc., Powermaster, BFGoodrich Tires Chevrolet K5 Blazer came to Baja California to conquer the 39th edition of the Tecate SCORE Baj ... Continue reading
Fwd: Riverside Motorsports Park project in Merced County
Hi, my name is Scott Reisdorfer, I'm from Fresno, California, and I have been a volunteer support coordinator for the Riverside Motorsports Park project (Merced County) proposal for the last three years. I found your site while surfing the web in search of sites that had previous reports or write-ups on how the project ... Continue reading
Fwd: Riverside Motorsports Park project in Merced County
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Suzuki Saudia Press Release - English Version
Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled, "Suzuki Saudia announces its intent to open a new showroom in Al Khobar" for use in your publication. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Alaa Rajeh Orient Planet, Links Communication PR & Marketing Communi ... Continue reading
About 26,200 Hours of Productivity Are Lost as a Result of the
ATLANTA--More than 200,000 car crashes happen in the Atlanta metropolitan area each year – that’s nearly 3,900 a week and 550 a day. And, while 43 percent of all claims handled by Progressive in the state are considered minor in terms of repair costs since they cause less than $2,000 in damage to each vehicle, the ... Continue reading
Autodesk Provides Free Inventor Software, Curriculum and Annual Award to Give Young Engineers a Head Start LAS VEGAS, Autodesk University, Nov. 28 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced its continued sponsorship of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. The annual challenge is a national competition where middle- and high- ... Continue reading
First Industrial Announces One Million Square-Foot Sale-Leaseback Transaction With Volkswagen
Net Lease Co-Investment Program Adds Two Properties in Transaction CHICAGO, Nov. 28 -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. , the nation's largest provider of diversified industrial real estate, today announced that it has completed a sale-leaseback transaction with Volkswagen of America and Volkswagen of Canada. In the ... Continue reading
Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 28 -- Gentex Corporation (Nasdaq Global Market: GNTX), the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, recently declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 (9 1/2 cents) per share that will be payable Januar ... Continue reading
Icepak 4.3 Offers Enhanced Flexibility and Automation
ANSYS Release Introduces Key New Technologies for Thermal Design of Electronic Systems SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Nov. 28 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the release of version 4.3 of its Icepak(TM) electronics coolin ... Continue reading
Michael Tatoian to Join Dover Motorsports, Inc. as Executive Vice President
DOVER, Del., Nov. 28 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Tatoian to the position of Executive Vice President effective January 1, 2007. Tatoian will participate in the oversight of the Dover Motorsports, Inc. family of tracks, which includes Dover International Speedway, Gateway Internat ... Continue reading
Monomoy Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
NEW YORK--Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P. announced today it has agreed to acquire and recapitalize Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. (“Western RV”), a 36-year old manufacturer of high-end recreation vehicles based in Yakima, Washington. The transaction is expected to close in the second week of December. Western ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell to Unveil New License Plate
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will unveil Pennsylvania's newest license plate on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 3:15 p.m. in the Governor's Reception Room in the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Governor Rendell will be joined by officials representing the Pennsylvania Department of the American Gold Star Mothers and ... Continue reading
University of Akron Challenge X
Hello. My name is Melissa Davis and I am the outreach coordinator for the University of Akron's Challenge X team. ChallengeX is a competition sponsored by GM and the Department of Energy that challenges 17 teams across the US and Canada to reengineer a Chevy Equinox for fuel efficiency and emissions. Our Equinox, Joey, ... Continue reading
Visteon Named Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Award Honoree For In-Vehicle Wireless Charging
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 28 -- Visteon Corporation recently earned recognition for technology that provides a convenient way to make sure batteries for mobile phones, MP3 players or PDAs are always charged and ready to go. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) named Visteon an International Consumer Electro ... Continue reading
Second Annual National Dealer Compliance and Profitability Expo
To view this message in HTML, please click the link below. http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=24 613150&message_id=245434&user_id=NIADA Second Annual National Dealer Compliance and Profitability Expo Expected to Draw Record Attendance For Immediate Release Arlington, TX -- The National ... Continue reading
MyLife.MyCar.MyMess. Grand Prize Winner Announced
San Antonio Resident Points to Kids, Pets, Lipstick That Led to America's Messiest Minivan - Video Available SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 28 -- The Search for America's Messiest Car is over. The contest winner, San Antonio resident and mother of three Maria Williams, was chosen from among hundreds of individuals who submitted ent ... Continue reading
u-blox Releases TIM-4R Dead Reckoning GPS Module
THALWIL, Switzerland, November 27 -- (Picture is available at http://www.u-blox.com/news/tim_4r.jpg) u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS chips, modules and services, today released the TIM-4R GPS module with dead reckoning technology that ensures 100% road coverage in even the most challenging GPS signal envir ... Continue reading
Hendrick Motorsports Wins Sixth NEXTEL Cup Title and Becomes the Second UGS- Sponsored Racing Team, Along With KB Racing, to Win the 2006 Championship PLANO, Texas, Nov. 28 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced driver Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Mo ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Urges Holiday Shoppers to Put Safety First With Auto Theft Prevention Tips
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 28 -- With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) aims to keep safety top- of-mind among preoccupied shoppers who are particularly vulnerable this season. "Thieves look forward to the holidays when people are distracted and made careless by hectic schedules ... Continue reading
A Vital Component in Driving Vehicle Efficiency
Metalworking Fluids: A Vital Component in Driving Vehicle Efficiency Charsten Wienbreyer, General Manager of Shell Metalworking Lubricants*, looks at the changing practice of automotive component manufacturing and how this is placing increased pressure on metalworking fluids. The rising market demand for more economic ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book and RouteOne Join Steering Committee of Open Secure Access
Industry Coalition Works with Dealers, Manufacturers and DMS Providers to Ensure Safe, Secure Flow of Dealer Data INVERNESS, Ill., Nov. 28 -- Kelley Blue Book and RouteOne joined the founding members of Open Secure Access, Inc. ("OSA"): Autobytel Inc., AutoTrader.com, CARFAX, Cars.com, CarsDirect.com, The Cobalt Group, ... Continue reading
Mobile Police Department Purchases 100 ICOP Units
Metro Police Agency Plans To Outfit Full Patrol Fleet of 380 Vehicles LENEXA, Kan., Nov. 28 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Mobile Police Department, serving Alabama's second largest metropolitan area, has purchased 100 IC ... Continue reading
Networkcar Identifies Most Common Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Data Gathered From On-board Computers of Thousands of Commercial Vehicles Using Networkfleet - SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28 -- Networkcar(R) today announced the results of an analysis of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) gathered from thousands of commercial vehicles across the U.S. that use its Networkfleet wireless vehicle mana ... Continue reading
Southern Regional Training in Lean Enterprise Principles Helps Companies Compete
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 28 -- The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will present 10 workshops on implementing lean enterprise principles in production and nonproduction processes Jan 23 - 25 in Irving, TX. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060310/NEF009LOGO) The curriculum includes a new two-day works ... Continue reading
Grand Packaging Introduces First-Ever RV Sauna
Relaxing Infrared-Heated Sauna Units Provide Coachbuilders with New Luxury Option WAYLAND, Mich., Nov. 28 -- Grand Packaging, Inc. today introduced a new luxury amenity traditionally available only at expensive health centers and five-star hotels -- the first-ever, compact, deep-heat sauna unit specifically designed fo ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on 2007 LX 470 Limited Edition Full-Size Luxury SUV
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 28 -- Lexus today announced pricing for the 2007 LX 470 Limited Edition luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). The LX 470 Limited Edition will be available as a special option package containing unique exterior and interior features that will be priced at $410. The base manufacturer's suggested reta ... Continue reading
Cadiente ZEROS In on BITD Trick Truck Championship
Cadiente ZEROS In on BITD Trick Truck Championship Mesa, Arizona - (November 27, 2006) Likened to the quiet before the storm, G&R Racing has been busy preparing for this week's final off road desert race of the season, Best In The Desert's, "Henderson Terrible 400." Five of the six BITD Silver States Series races have ... Continue reading
CHAMCO AUTO Announces H. Dennis Kammerer as Regional Sales Director
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 28 -- CHAMCO AUTO has announced H. Dennis Kammerer as Regional Sales Director. CHAMCO AUTO is partnered with Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Company, Ltd. (ZXAUTO China) and expects to become the first company to import Chinese-made vehicles into the United States. Rick Kalika, CHAMCO AUTO's Executive ... Continue reading
MOBILE POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES 100 ICOP UNITS
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, President and 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 MOBILE PO ... Continue reading
Raceway Media Inks Deal with Publisher of DragRacingOnline.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raceway Media Inks Deal with Publisher of DragRacingOnline.com North Adams, MA (November 28, 2006) - Raceway Media announced today that it has established another strategic alliance, this time with RacingNetSource, LLC, the publisher of the popular online drag racing magazine, DragRacingOnline.com ... Continue reading
IRS Confirms Tax Credit Eligibility for 2007 Honda Hybrid and Natural Gas Vehicles
Buyers Are Eligible for Federal Tax Credits Ranging From $1,300 for Accord Hybrid to $4,000 for Civic GX TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 28 -- Customers who purchase a new 2007 Honda hybrid or natural gas vehicle may be eligible for federal tax credits ranging from $1,300 to $4,000 when they file their tax returns for the year ... Continue reading
Red Bull Racing Testing Barcelona Day 1
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*News Briefs* If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006) *(1) EPA Gives Awards for Reducing Emissions* *(2) EPA Awards $2.9 Million to **Support** **State** Regulatory Innovation Efforts* *(1) EPA Gives Awards for Reduc ... Continue reading
OSC Announces High Performance Computing Partnership With Edison Welding Institute
Engineering Departments from Over 200 Companies to Benefit From Cost-Saving Online Testing Simulations COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 28 -- Joining high performance computing (HPC) applications with small- and medium-sized companies is one step closer to reality as the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) and the Edison Welding Insti ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 28 -- Lear Corporation today announced it received two awards at this year's Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE(R)) International - Automotive Division's 36th-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala. The company's products were recognized as the "Year's Most Innovative Use of Plas ... Continue reading
Winnebago Introduces Four Exciting New Motor Home Models at Louisville RV Trade Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nationâs leading motor home manufacturer, unveiled four exciting new motor home models at a press conference held today at the 44th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY. With an emphasis on innovation and value, Winnebago Industries has introduced the ne ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, CO - November 28, 2006: UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is displaying an all electric Silverado pickup truck at the Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. beginning today and running t ... Continue reading
Mattel Rolls Out New Hot Wheels Models For '07
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Mattel has unveiled the first wave of its Hot Wheels® new basic car assortment for 2007, ensuring that kids, collectors and car enthusiasts will have no trouble finding something to quench their desire for speed, power and performance. More than 180 different basic cars will join the Hot Wheels ... Continue reading
Make a Movie for Mazda and Win a Car
LEVERKUSEN - November 28, 2006: Following on the heels of its successful Zoom-Zoom Photo Contest, Mazda Motor Europe has initiated a video contest as part of market launch for the new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe, which is now rolling out across Europe*. The venue is an interactive Mazda Motor Europe website with the addr ... Continue reading
Renault Wins Environmental Management Prize
PARIS - November 28, 2007: Following an award in 2005 for the eco-design of the Modus dashboard, Renault has won the "Environmental Management for Sustainable Development" prize from the French Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development, one of the '2006 Companies and Environment' awards. This prize reward ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces the New Jaguar XF
COVENTRY, England, Nov. 28 -- Jaguar Cars today announces that a new sports sedan, the Jaguar XF, will make its public debut next autumn. Positioned in the luxury mid-size segment, the new Jaguar XF will replace the S-TYPE sedan in the Jaguar model line-up. Designed and developed at Jaguar's Product Development Centre ... Continue reading
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 28 -- - Importance of Design Highlights Changing Consumer Expectations About Vehicle Quality Honda and Toyota combined garner six initial quality model awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 South Africa Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom ... Continue reading
Nine Hours of Runoffs Programming on TV This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nine Hours of Runoffs Programming on SPEED This Week TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 27, 2006) - Put down that turkey sandwich and turn on SPEED, where five rounds of Runoffs racing await you this week. Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, catch the first Touring 3 National Championship race in SCCA history at 12 p.m ... Continue reading
NATIONAL, WESTERN CHAMPS CROWNED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 27, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-325 WEASE WINS "TURKEY NIGHT;" COONS, KUNZ, RODELA & BARBER EARN USAC TITLES Billy Wease of Noblesville, Ind. captured Thursday night's 66th "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway. The event concluded the 2006 USAC National ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 27, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-324 FACCINTO, SCELZI EARN NATIONAL TITLE, PLACE ON HENRY FORD SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY Michael Faccinto of Hanford, Calif. and the Gary Scelzi Motorsports racing team are the 2006 USAC National Ford Focus racing champions and their names will be e ... Continue reading
NHRA Norwalk Tickets On Sale Monday December 4
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Tickets On Sale Monday, December 4 Norwalk, Ohio, November 27 - The most popular pieces of paper in the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule will soon be available. Tickets to the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals go on sale to the public Monday, December ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. Appoints Liebler!MacDonald
Battery Brain to Increase Awareness in Auto, Military and Truck Markets CLIFTON, N.J., Nov. 27 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (SMGY), today announced it has selected Liebler!MacDonald of Rochester Hills, Michigan, as its strategic communications partner for automotive, military and the medium/heavy duty truck and bus ... Continue reading
Rising Demand for Comfort and Safety Encourages Uptake of Advanced HMI Technologies across Europe
LONDON â November 27, 2006 â Despite its relative maturity, new solutions and the surging demand for comfort and safety promise to create significant growth opportunity in the European human machine interface (HMI) market. âThe rising demand for comfort and convenience together with increasing safety con ... Continue reading
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