Microsoft Shifts the Digital Lifestyle Into High Gear
First Cars Featuring Windows Mobile for Automotive-powered in-car Communication and Digital Entertainment Debut at Geneva Motor Show GENEVA, Feb. 28 -- Today at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show, Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit introduced Windows Mobile(R) for Automotive, a software platform and hardw ... Continue reading
QuickSilver's Lotus Elise 111R/Exige 2 'Titanium' Sports Exhaust System
Exhausts for the World¡¯s Finest Cars QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 28th February 2006 QuickSilver¡¯s Lotus Elise 111R / Exige 2 ¡®Titanium¡¯ Sports exhaust system QuickSilver¡¯s new ¡®Titanium¡¯ exhaust syst ... Continue reading
General Motors en Ginebra: Siete estrenos en Europa y el mundo
GINEBRA, Suiza, February 28 -- - Atracción estrella: Concepto futurístico del Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé - Estrenos mundiales adicionales: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica y Captiva - Debúts europeos: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Imagen disponibles a través de ... Continue reading
NHRA Update: Fast Facts on Warren Johnson's Phoenix Win
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Fast Facts on Warren Johnson's Phoenix Win The following are a few fast facts on Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts GTO Racing team's dramatic win in this past weekend's Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals in Phoenix, AZ: ... Continue reading
Herzog Companies Joins Pedregon Racing As Major Associate Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2006 Contact: Allison Holt, JRL Group (847) 291-7080 x201, <mailto:Allison@jrlgroup.com> Allison@jrlgroup.com Janie Vogel, JRL Group (440) 915-7627, JanieVogel@yahoo.com Hi- and low-resolution photos available upon request Herzog Companies Joins Pedregon Racing As Major Associate Spon ... Continue reading
Fountain of Youth - Otto Motorsports Launches 2006 Season
Fountain of Youth - Otto Motorsports Launches 2006 Season at Sebring SEBRING, Fla., February 28, 2006 - Explorers traversed Florida for generations in search of the fabled "Fountain of Youth". What they couldn't find in all of that time, Edgar Otto, Jr. uncovered behind the wheel of a 3500 pound stock car in Sebring Fl ... Continue reading
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Feb. 28, 2006--ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS), the leading North American and only national provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions for the metals industry announced today it has been selected by Olympic Steel, Detroit Subsidiary, to provide transportation management services for its proce ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Tender Offers for Up to $450 Million of the Company's Notes
TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the commencement of tender offers for up to $450 million aggregate principal amount of ArvinMeritor's notes listed below and in the manner described below. The total outstanding principal amount of the notes included in the offers is approximately $693 million. ... Continue reading
BERU AG Short Financial Year 2005: Sales Revenue +8.5%; EBIT Margin of 10.4% Despite Special Effects
MUNICH, Germany--Feb. 28, 2006--According to preliminary figures, BERU Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigsburg, increased its sales revenues in the 2005 short financial year (April 1 to December 31, 2005) by 8.5% to EUR 305.8 million (Apr.-Dec. 2004: EUR 281.7 million). This result significantly surpassed the targeted 5% reven ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Signs on With 4CS iWarranty Implementation
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 28 -- 4CS, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent warranty software applications, recently announced Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) as a new customer of its iWarranty software suite. In addition to the iWarranty eClaim, Parts Return and Warranty Analytics/Reporting modules that ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Retains the Global Consulting Group as Investor Relations Counsel
ZHEJIANG, China, Feb. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SAUP) has retained The Global Consulting Group, a strategic consulting firm headquartered in New York, to provide investor relations and financial communications counsel. "The Global Consulting Group was selected to represent SORL Au ... Continue reading
What is the Potential Market Size for Wireless M2M Communication in the EU Premium Car Market?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 28, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33726) has announced the addition of Wireless M2M Communication and Automotive Telematics to their offering. At the turn of the century, automotive telematics, or bringing the Internet into the car, was believed to very qui ... Continue reading
ADI, Northwood Agree to Credit and Link Exchange Programs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 28, 2006--The Automotive Dealership Institute and Northwood University have agreed to academic credit and Web site link exchange programs, effective immediately. The academic credit transfer agreement allows graduates of ADI's Finance and Insurance Management course to transfer up to 32 academic ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA Seeks Public Comment on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
News for Release: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Seeks Public Comment on **U.S.** Greenhouse Gas Inventory * Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 (media only) / smith.roxanne@epa.gov Leif Hockstad, 202-343-9432 or Lisa Hanle, 202-343-9434 (all other inquiries) (Washington, D.C.-F ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2006--Alien Technology Corporation today announced the launch of a radio frequency identification (RFID) solution with HP for retail, consumer packaged goods, automotive and aerospace, transportation, defense and pharmaceutical customers. The offering is designed to help manage inventory w ... Continue reading
ANSYS, Inc. Joins European SAFEDOR Project
Software to be used in developing innovations for the global maritime industry SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Feb. 28 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced its selection as one of four software manufacturers providing expertise ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer $200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due in 2026 (the "notes") to qualified institutional buyers in a private placement. ArvinMeritor expects to grant the ... Continue reading
Blue&Me: Endless Infotainment Possibilities While on the Road
Fiat Auto and Microsoft Unveil Automobiles With a New Infotainment Platform at Geneva Motor Show GENEVA, Feb. 28 -- Fiat Auto Group and Microsoft Corp. will unveil their jointly developed infotainment system Blue&Me(TM) at the 2006 Geneva International Motor Show. Beginning in March, motorists can connect their persona ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2006--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) today reported results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2005. Sales for the fourth quarter 2005 increased 36.9% to a record $114.2 million from $83.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. Net income for the fourth quarter 2005 incre ... Continue reading
Chevron Phillips Chemical Introduces New PPS Grade
Chevron Phillips Chemical Introduces New PPS Grade<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> New resin provides multiple benefits to automotive and appliance industries THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (February 28, 2006) - Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) has expan ... Continue reading
Cirrus Logic and Digi-Key Announce Global Distribution Agreement
AUSTIN, Texas& THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Feb. 28, 2006--Cirrus Logic Inc. , a leading innovator of high-precision analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), and Digi-Key Corporation today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement. Cirrus Logic's products will be featured in Digi-Key's print and o ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 28, 2006--ClaimSolution Inc., one of the nation's largest employee-driven independent appraisal and adjusting companies, is implementing CCC Pathways(R) Independent Appraisal Solution as its electronic estimating solution of choice. CCC is a leading supplier of information technology software and services ... Continue reading
Cogent Systems Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2006--Cogent Systems today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Fourth quarter 2005 revenues were $46.2 million, which is a 20% sequential increase over revenues of $38.4 million in the immediately preceding third quarter and a 46% increas ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2006--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 was $1.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(12.2) million, or $(0.57) per diluted share, for t ... Continue reading
Depomed to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2006--Depomed, Inc. today announced that it will release fourth quarter and year end financial results for 2005 before the market opens on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. The company will webcast a conference call beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET, 6:30 a.m. PT to discuss its results and to provide an upd ... Continue reading
Fast-Growing Manufacturer Solves Scheduling Challenges with Solution from Infor
Good morning Steve, I wanted to provide you with information below regarding J&E/Earll's, a rapidly-growing global provider of metal and sheet metal products, recent implementation of Infor's Easy Lean scheduling solution. As you will see below, adding this new technology is helping J&E/Earll dramatically reduce lead t ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's Pedestrian Safety Analysis Identifies Potential for Bend Sensors(R)
DRAPER, Utah--Feb. 28, 2006--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced that the company's Bend Sensor(R) technology was mentioned as a key technology in Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis of the European Market for Pedestrian Safety Systems. Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. has patented the Bend Sensor ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 28 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it will participate in the Raymond James & Associates 27th Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held March 6, 7, and 8 in Orlando, Florida. In conjunction with this appearance, ISC's conference p ... Continue reading
LoJack Announces Additional Stock Repurchase Authorization
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 28 -- LoJack Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of the company's common stock over the next two years. Stock repurchases under this new program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at time ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Feb. 28, 2006--MicroTRAK GPS, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MIOK), a leading provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and products, today announced the availability of its AutoTRAK line of vehicle security and tracking products at more than 20 dealerships in Dallas and Fort Worth with plans to expand nationw ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 28 -- Performance Transportation Services, Inc., ("PTS") announced that Jack Stalker, who has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PTS since September 2005, has resigned effective March 15, 2006 to pursue other interests. Mr. Stalker's responsibilities will be assumed by members of his ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 28, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) announced today that it will present at the Raymond James 25th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 8:40 a.m. EDT. Tom Tiller, CEO of Polaris, will provide a brief rev ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 28, 2006--The Magna International Inc. Corporate Conference Call took place on 28-Feb-06 8:00am ET. For 2005, the Co. reported net income of $754m representing an increase of $51m or 7% over 2004, and diluted EPS of $6.95 vs. $7.23 in 2004. ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Names New Chief Executive Officer
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 28, 2006--Rush Enterprises, Inc. , which operates the largest network of heavy-duty and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, today announced the promotion of W.M. "Rusty" Rush to the position of President and Chief Executi ... Continue reading
Safety Vision, L.P. Unveils RouteRecorder(TM) 1000 MDVR
HOUSTON--Feb. 28, 2006--Safety Vision has added a new school bus video system to its growing line of mobile video products. The RouteRecorder(TM) 1000 mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) is a single-camera system with dual-camera capability. Designed with school bus surveillance in mind, the RouteRecorder 1000 MDVR al ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold Corporation Engages New Investor Relations Firm
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Feb. 28, 2006--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) announced today that management has engaged the services of the Corporate Relations Group, Inc. to plan and conduct all of the Company's future Investor Relations initiatives. Based in Carthage, Mississippi and headed by 15 year Wall Street veteran ... Continue reading
Sturgis Molded Products Company Utilizes IQMS to Gain Nissan ASN Certification
IQMS EnterpriseIQ Essential to the Certification Process PASO ROBLES, Calif., Feb. 28 -- IQMS, a leader in the design and development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, today announced that Sturgis Molded Products Company (SMP), a foremost injection molder and IQMS customer, has obtained ASN (Advanced Ship ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and the largest builder of mid-size buses, announced today record results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2006. Net income for the quarter was a record $31,874,000, up 54% from $20,638,000 la ... Continue reading
Thor Tops Ranking in The Wall Street Journal's Shareholder Scoreboard
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Thor Industries, Inc. topped the ranking of Recreational Products and Services in The Wall Street Journal's Shareholder Scoreboard (February 27, 2006). Thor achieved a 5 year average return of 52.7%, easily the highest, a 10 year average return of 29.2%, a 7 year average return of 33.3% ... Continue reading
USW Installation of Officers March 1 Will Celebrate Rapid Growth, Expanded Diversity of Membership
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 28, 2006-- Governor Rendell, Former Congressman Gephardt to Join Celebration of 350,000 New Members; Launch of New Logo and Message -- 'Unity & Strength for Workers' The United Steelworkers (USW) will hold a press briefing prior to the swearing in of its top international officers and district director ... Continue reading
GKN plc 2005 Preliminary Results Announcement
LONDON, February 28 -- As reported As reported excluding under IFRS items in note (1) below 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm Continuing operations Sales 3,648 3,481 167 3,648 3,481 5% Trading profit(1) 228 214 14 228 214 7% Operating 98 (24) 122 228 214 7% profit/(loss) Share of joint 10 16 (6 ... Continue reading
Omni Alliance Group Enters Into Merger Negotiations - OMNA
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28 -- Omni Alliance Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has selected a qualified merger candidate and has entered into negotiations with them. Scott Spor, Omni Alliance's president states "although many significant issues need to be resolved, I'm hopeful that these negotiations are s ... Continue reading
Tenneco Expands China Operations
- Announces new wholly-owned elastomer plant in Suzhou - Opening JV emission control engineering center in Shanghai - Increasing ownership in Beijing joint venture SHANGHAI, China, and LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 28 -- Tenneco Inc. today announced it is expanding its operations in China with investment in both manufacturin ... Continue reading
Workers at Ohios' Mathews Ford Vote to Join UAW
* First auto dealership in Ohio with UAW-represented workforce * Innovative partnership focuses on quality, customer satisfaction and market share growth TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- An overwhelming majority of workers at Mathews Ford in Oregon, Ohio, just outside Toledo, have voted for UAW representation through a card-ch ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 28, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, representing 13 consecutive years of record revenues and earnings and positive comparable store product sales increases for O'Rei ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz C350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2400-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.4 x 68.0 x 55.6 in. TIRES: 225/45R17F, 245/40R17R CARGO VOLUME: 12.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nissan and Quantum Partner on Second Stage Manufacturing Program
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has received a letter of intent from Nissan North America, Inc. for the production of the special edition Nissan Titan Onyx. The special edition vehicle will be based on the concep ... Continue reading
FunKtion Auto Group Announces Grand Opening
DULLES, Va.--Feb. 28, 2006--FunKtion Auto Group, a Dulles, VA based automobile dealership, maintenance shop, racing group and auto enthusiast club today announced the grand opening of its 9,000 square foot facility. FunKtion Auto is located at 44264 Mercure Drive in Dulles, VA, and is accessible by both the Washington ... Continue reading
Visteon Wins Satellite Radio Business With Hyundai
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 28 -- Visteon Corporation has won a contract to supply satellite radio systems on Hyundai Motor America's Sonata. The system will include standard XM Satellite Radio and will be offered on the Sonata later this year. Hyundai is the first automaker to add standard XM Satellite Radio to it ... Continue reading
Hella Showcases Full Line of Beacons at Work Truck Show
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Feb. 28 -- Hella Inc., the aftermarket sales company of Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., will display a full line of warning and emergency beacons at The Work Truck Show(R), part of the annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention being held Feb. 28 - March 3, 2006, in Atlanta. Hella beacon ... Continue reading
Range Rover Sport Debuts on LeaseCompare.com's Top 10 List, Mercedes Disappears
February 28, 2006 12:15 PM US Eastern Timezone Range Rover Sport Debuts on LeaseCompare.com's Top 10 List, Mercedes Disappears CINCINNATI--Feb. 28, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular ... Continue reading
General Motors in Geneva: Seven World and European Premieres
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - Top attraction: Futuristic Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé Concept - Additional World Premieres: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica and Captiva - European Debuts: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Picture is available via EPA (European Pre ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing on GS 450h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid Sport Sedan
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control sy ... Continue reading
Supercar Performance Heralds World Premiere of 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo in Geneva
Variable turbine geometry (VTG) and updates to 5-speed Tiptronic(R) S automatic transmission combine to produce blistering off-the-line performance ATLANTA, Feb. 28 -- The 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, which makes its public debut today at the Geneva Motor Show, combines the latest evolution of variable-geometry turbocharger ... Continue reading
Logan Steppe Concept at 2006 Geneva Motor Show
Dacia has chosen the 2006 Geneva Motor Show to unveil its first-ever show car produced by Renault Design. Developed on the theme of snow sports, it provides a vision of what a leisure vehicle on a Logan base might be. True to the brand’s reputation for robustness, Logan Steppe concept features sturdy body parts. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Unveils New Experimental Car at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Geneva - February 28, 2006: Rolls-Royce unveiled a second experimental car, 101EX, at the Geneva Auto Show on Feb. 28. 101EX was hand built to explore potential designs for a future coupé. The experimental car contains multiple features including the 'starlight headliner,' which consists of hundreds of fibre optic cab ... Continue reading
Nissan picks site for plant in Russia
MOSCOW February 28, 2006; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co has selected a site outside of St Petersburg for its proposed car-assembly factory in Russia, Interfax news agency reported Monday. Citing a source close to talks between Nissan and the city of St Petersburg, the Russian news agency said the automaker ... Continue reading
Outdoor Channel to cover all the USAC/CRA Sprint Car action from the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER/ROBERT MAYSON 06-31 OUTDOOR CHANNEL TO COVER CRA / PAS EVENT The Outdoor Channel will be on hand this Saturday, March 4, to cover all the USAC/CRA Sprint Car action from the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The race is scheduled to be aired April ... Continue reading
Private Investment Group Acquires Advantage Rent-A-Car
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 27, 2006--Advantage Rent-A-Car has been acquired by ARC Venture Holding, Inc., a private investor group. This acquisition includes all of the fleet and retail assets and trademarks of Advantage Rent-A-Car. It does not include the Star Shuttle brand, which will continue to be owned and operated by Walk ... Continue reading
Motor Sports Stars Highlight Speed-Fest at Infineon Raceway
JPEG Images Available Upon Request Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Motor Sports Stars, including IRL's Wheldon, NHRA's McClenathan, Highlight Speed-Fest at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans were able to rub shoulders, watch remote control car racing and even take a hot lap around th ... Continue reading
Ruhlman and Bingham ready to drive the #40 Derhaag Motorsports Daytona Prototype at Mexico City
Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ruhlman and Bingham ready to drive the #40 Derhaag Motorsports Daytona Prototype at Mexico City Mexico City (February 27, 2006) This weekend marks the return of the Grand American Daytona P ... Continue reading
2007 Cadillac Escalade: A Reborn Icon Arrives In Europe - VIDEO ENHANCED
The second-generation of the Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV will go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2006. GENEVA – February 27, 2006: The Cadillac Escalade is regarded as an inspirational nameplate in the American automotive industry. The original Escalade marked the start of Cadillac’s product rena ... Continue reading
Bertone Reveals New Concept Design at Geneva Motor Show
Geneva - Feb. 28, 2006: Bertone has released a sketch of their Coupe-Convertible concept set to debut in Geneva. Based on the Fiat Grande Punto, the car features a retractable hardtop and claims to be the B-sector's first full four-seater. ... Continue reading
Holden Introduces the Perfect Betty Boop Concept Car at Sydney Motor Show
<p> <b>A wild 21st Century hot rod reincarnating Australia’s most famous car, the FJ Holden, was unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last Fall (that’s fall for us “up over,” and Spring for those “down under.”</b> </p> <p> EFIJY is a radical pillarless custom ... Continue reading
Nissan Fulfils Commitment to Egypt to Build Local Nissan Sunny
Plans include making Egypt a production and export base of Nissan to Middle East and North Africa Cairo - February 28, 2006: Less than a year since Nissan Motor Egypt announced its new era in the Egyptian market, the Japanese company proved it is fulfilling its commitment by offering today the first batch of Nissan Sun ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Unveils All-New S80 at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/VOLV/VideoAssets/AS F/VOLV_3855_32245.WMV All new Volvo S80 in Scandinavian luxury packaging • Designed to express elegance, alertness and smooth movement • Luxurious interior with an exciting interplay between harmony and contrast • Super-slim centre console ... Continue reading
Volvo Creates Robotic System for Test Track Environment
Methodology is a Benchmark for New Standards Irvine, CA. February 27, 2006. Volvo vehicles are known for their ruggedness, durability and of course legendary safety. What may not be known is the Swedish marques' use of electronic robotic vehicle testing versus good ole carbon-based life forms (humans). Towing tests are ... Continue reading
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