TriMas Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 29 -- TriMas Corporation today reported sales of $227.4 million, operating profit of $8.8 million and a loss from continuing operations of $9.4 million, or $0.47 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2005, compared to the prior year fourth quarter sales of $214.0 million, oper ... Continue reading
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa.--March 29, 2006--Dealer management system provider AutoSoft International - ASI now gives general managers in dealerships using its "most-recommended" DMS instant access to key business metrics for the asking through its new General Manager module. General Manager provides the GM with key informatio ... Continue reading
450HP Small Block Chevy V8 to Be Sold to Benefit Darrell Gwynn Foundation
PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 29, 2006--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will auction a 450 horsepower small block Chevy 383 stroker V8 donated for charity by the Engine Factory during the fourth annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Event. The engine will be sold at No Reserve at approximately 2:45 p.m. EST on ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps Signs Agreement with Earth Biofuels, Inc.
DALLAS--March 29, 2006--SkinzWraps, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrapping company, today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Earth Biofuels, Inc. (OTCBB:EBOF), a producer and distributor of biodiesel fuel. Under terms of the agreement, SkinzWraps will handle the entire marketing ... Continue reading
International Speedway Extends Lease Agreement for Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 29 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary Daytona International Speedway, LLC ("Daytona"), it has amended its lease agreement with the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District (the "Distri ... Continue reading
Corning Announces $15 Million Investment to Expand Emissions-Control Manufacturing Plant in China
CORNING, N.Y.--March 29, 2006--Corning Incorporated announced today that its board of directors recently approved a capital expenditure of approximately $15 million to expand the manufacturing capabilities for clean-air products at Corning Shanghai Company, Ltd. (CSCL) in Shanghai, China. This investment will increase ... Continue reading
U.S. Army to Showcase Quantum's Technologies at SAE World Congress
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that the U.S. Army will be featuring Quantum's technologies at the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit, Mich. April 3-6 at Cobo Hall, in Booth #701. Quantum's technologies on display include t ... Continue reading
Holden Unleashes Thunder Ute and Crewman
Holden’s ever-popular light commercial range now features special edition “Thunder” models for Ute and Crewman. Thunder special edition models represent up to $3500 in extra value and are available on S Ute, SS Ute and SS Crewman. They will be in Holden dealerships by April 2006. The Thunder SS models ... Continue reading
Ford Names Nick Smither, VP & CIO
- Nick Smither, 47, is named vice president and chief information officer, succeeding Marv Adams, who has resigned, effective April 21, to join Citigroup as its chief information officer. - Corporate Strategy, which also reported to Adams, will be the subject of a separate announcement. DEARBORN, Mich., March 29 -- For ... Continue reading
Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Members Earn Triple Miles Worldwide With Dollar Rent A Car
TULSA, Okla., March 29 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is offering Delta SkyMiles(R) Members the opportunity to earn triple miles when renting a compact car or larger vehicle for two days or longer at participating locations worldwide, April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006. ( ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Termination of SEC Investigation
AKRON, Ohio, March 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today that the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has terminated its investigation into accounting matters included in the company's restatement of financial results, which was announced in October 2003, and in subsequent public filings. (Log ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a new rule to create size-based standards for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), using size-based criterion to set fuel economy regulations for SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans. The following statement is from Steve Larkin, P ... Continue reading
S.F. Bay Area's Bike to Work Day Is Thursday, May 18th
Organizers Announce Team Bike Challenge Campaign, Seek Nominations for Bike Commuter of the Year OAKLAND, Calif., March 29 -- Thursday, May 18, marks the San Francisco Bay Area's 12th annual Bike to Work Day, a celebration that promotes bicycling as a healthy, fun, and viable form of transportation. Bike to Work Day or ... Continue reading
Manheim Auction Receives DaimlerChrysler Remarketing Honor
Press release and photo attached. See below for photo caption. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrea Mills March 29, 2006 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 Manheim auction receives daimlerchrysler rEMARKETING honor Arena Auto Auction Named Auction of the Year ATLANTA - DaimlerChrysler Remarketing has named Manheim's ... Continue reading
Teens Get Rare Chance to Top the Cops on Drag Strip in Sonoma
Contact: Diana Rose 707-933-3918 ***MEDIA OPPORTUNITY*** Top the Cops(tm) Kicks Off on Drag Strip April 5 at Infineon Raceway WHAT: The Top the Cops(tm) program, which enters its ninth season in 2006, allows high school students the rare chance to drag race against Bay Area law enforcement officers on Infineon Raceway' ... Continue reading
General Motors Brings Hybrid Bus To Australia
The Allison Transmission Division of General Motors will demonstrate its state-of-the-art energy efficient hybrid buses at Mt. Cotton near Brisbane on March 31 for an audience of Australian government and transport industry representatives. The technologically advanced buses use GM’s hybrid propulsion system to s ... Continue reading
Production of Audi Q7 in Full Swing
BRATISLAVA, Slovak Republic - March 29, 2006: The new Audi Q7 is proving to be a big seller. Although it was only launched at the start of March, more than 16,000 customer orders have already been received. The Q7 will have been launched in most European markets by the end of March, followed by the USA and China in Jun ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON - March 29, 2006--The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership to host the third annual Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion at the 2006 World Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The Pavilion will showcase a fuel cell vehicle along with products and equ ... Continue reading
Full Mitsubishi Model Lineup Also on Display Including the U.S. Debut of the Concept-X and the Groundbreaking Concept-CT MIEV CYPRESS, Calif., March 29 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will reshape the image of a sporty crossover SUV at the 2006 New York International Auto Show with the introduction of t ... Continue reading
New SUV, Pickup Fuel Use Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 28 John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the Bush administration is expected to announce on Wednesday a modest rise in fuel economy standards for light trucks that industry experts say will not hurt struggling U.S. automakers that produce the least efficient models of popular sport utilities ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: O'Reilly extends title sponsorship of Spring Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA SPRING NATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. (March 28, 2006) - O'Reilly Auto Parts has extended its partnership with NHRA as the title sponsor of the NHRA Spring Nationals at the Houston Raceway Park through the 200 ... Continue reading
David Stremme to Drive No. 04 Dodge Truck in Martinsville
CONCORD, N.C. (March 28, 2006) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series rookie David Stremme will drive the No. 04 Bobby Hamilton Racing Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event on Saturday, April 1 at Martinsville Speedway. Scott Lagasse Jr. will resume driving duties ... Continue reading
Delphi CEO Steve Miller to Discuss Corporate Turnarounds at the Detroit Economic Club
DETROIT, March 28 -- On Monday, April 3, 2006, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host Steve Miller, chairman and CEO, Delphi Corporation, a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, headquartered in Troy, MI. The meeting will be held at noon at The Masonic, Detroit, MI. Mi ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Annual Results
WATERBURY, Conn.--March 28, 2006--Hometown Auto Retailers Inc. (OTCBB: HCAR) today announced audited financial results for 2005 (ended Dec. 31, 2005). In addition, as previously disclosed on March 20, 2005, in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hometown also announced today restated results ... Continue reading
Houston - Fuller prerace release 03-28-06
News From David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / 84 Lumber / Louisiana-Pacific / Mac Tools For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Don Armstrong (832)-252-8732 or (713) 202-4849 E-mail: Don@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Fuller looks for second win of season at team owner's home track HOUSTON (March 28) - Top F ... Continue reading
S-Class is "Fleet Car of the Year 2006"
Stuttgart - Mar 28, 2006: The readers of the Austrian motoring magazine "Firmenwagen" have voted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class "Fleet Car of the Year 2006" in the luxury car category. With this award this specialist magazine recognises the outstanding technology that has made the Mercedes flagship model an example for the ... Continue reading
Suzuki Expands Product Line With New Introductions at 2006 New York International Auto Show
World Premiere of All-New Suzuki XL7 and North American Debut of Suzuki SX4 Slated for April 13, at 12:05 p.m. BREA, Calif., March 28 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has been revving its engines at record pace, and U.S. sales have never been stronger. Thanks to an inspired product lineup that includes the m ... Continue reading
EPA Gives $388,519 Clean School Bus Grant to Okemos Public School District
CHICAGO, March 28 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has awarded a $388,519 clean school bus grant to the Okemos Public School District in the greater Lansing, Mich., area. Okemos will administer this grant in 25 counties to equip up to 372 school buses with pollution- control devices to reduce emissions ... Continue reading
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