Suzuki Reports Record-Setting Month September 2005
BREA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth, reporting September sales of 7,131 units; up 41 percent over the previous September and Suzuki's best September in its history. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 11 percent compared to last year. ... Continue reading
CRA SPRINTS MAKE TUCSON DEBUT SATURDAY GARDNER BACK ON TOP AFTER PERRIS TRIUMPH & 19TH FQ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-299 Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. leads the Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series to USA Race Park in Tucson, Ariz. this Saturday. The visit marks the USAC/CRA debut in Tucson and the race will feature a shootout for the series point lead, ... Continue reading
SATURDAY'S COLUMBUS MIDGET RACE A DAYTIME EVENT! WISE SEEKS TO EXTEND SERIES LEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-298 The USAC National Midget Car Series returns to Columbus, Ohio Saturday, ending a hiatus of more than a quarter-century, as Columbus Motor Speedway hosts the "Open Wheel Oktoberfest." The race, originally set as a nighttime program, has bee ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE'S "MOPAR NATIONALS" NEXT FOR SPRINTERS LEVI "SWEEPS" TONY HULMAN FALL HARVEST CLASSIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-297 Valvoline USAC National Sprint Car point leader Levi Jones of Olney, Ill. swept last weekend's 35th "Tony Hulman Fall Harvest Classic" events at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track and takes an 81-point lead over runner-up Dave Darland int ... Continue reading
Top Selling Cars and Trucks in US January - September 2005
OCT 3, 2005; Reuters reported the following 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through September of 2005 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 5.1 percent or 212,017 units to 4,379,568. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
GDX Announces Executive Management Appointments
In the news release, GDX Announces Executive Management Appointments, issued Sept. 29 by GDX Automotive over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the third paragraph, third bulleted item, should read "Mark Ploof, President, International Operations" rather than "Managing Director" as originally issued inadve ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Continental Automotive Systems has been awarded six contracts by General Motors to supply electronic stability control (ESC) for several future vehicle programs. Continental currently supplies electronic stability control (ESC), which GM markets as StabiliTrak, and antilock brake systems ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports September 2005 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported total September 2005 U.S. sales of 9,054 units, two percent down from this time last year. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse, which had the best sales month this year. "September ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group Sales Increase Year-Over-Year for 18 Consecutive Months * Chrysler Group Quarterly Sales Increase for Eight Consecutive Quarters * Dodge Ram Sales Establish Best Month Since 1999, Set All-Time Quarterly Record * Chrysler Brand Quarterly Sales Increase 5 Percent, Establish New Quarterly Sales Record * J ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Up in September 2005
- MAZDA3 Achieves Best-Ever September - IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 19,918 vehicles in September -- a 5.4 percent increase versus the same period last year. September sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the MAZDA3, which reported sales of 8, ... Continue reading
Bit Byte: Ford spent its development resources wisely; the 2006 Explorer is a terrific successor to America’s most popular SUV. In August, TACH provided you with an in-depth examination of virtually every aspect of the all-new Ford Explorer including model lineup, powertrain variations, options, and even color sc ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is presenting the third annual Acorn Tour Sunday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The one-day scenic excursion -- open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make built before 1956 -- begins and ends at the Museum in Auburn Hills and features stops at Westv ... Continue reading
Business Execs to Enroll in Nanotech University at Nano-App Summit
Program offers introduction to nanotechnology CLEVELAND, Oct. 3 -- Business professionals and entrepreneurs wanting to learn the basics of nanotechnology will attend specially designed courses at Nanotech University, the educational program track during the Nano- App Summit October 17-19 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Summit ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Sunday Eliminations
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Route 66 Raceway Elimination Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Advances to Quarterfinals Advance Auto Parts Funny Car Completes Solid Weekend MADISON, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2005) Cruz Pedregon and the entire Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny ... Continue reading
News From David Powers Motor sports Valvoline / Mac Tools/ David Powers Motorsports For HI-res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (832) 252-8770 or (713)539-1533 E-mail: hburke@davidpowersmotorsports.com First Round Loss Keeps “Hot�?? Rod Out of POWERade Top 10 CHICAGO 10/1/05 Unfortuna ... Continue reading
Drive Safely Work Week, October 3-7; Drivers Urged to Concentrate on the Road
Driver Distraction the Leading Factor in Minnesota Crashes ST PAUL, Minn., Oct. 3 -- Driver inattention or distraction is the leading behavioral factor in crashes on Minnesota's roads. To raise awareness of distractions and the need to devote attention to the driving task, the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER STEVENS 1ST FEMALE EARL'S TITLIST! Stephanie Stevens of Phillipsburg, N.J. is the first female driver to earn a championship in the Earl's Fast Qualifier Championships. The third-ranking driver in the final USAC Northeast Ford Focus Series standi ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Oct. 3, 2005--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Third Quarter Earnings on October 18, 2005. Management will also conduct a conference call on the 18th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern daylight time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and CFO Jerry Nix. ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 3, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced it has started offering two CD-ROM based products providing solutions for automotive suppliers seeking to find help for successfully conducting business globally and in China. " ... Continue reading
Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance World Engine Plant: Open for Business
* Two Dundee, Michigan plants will build 840,000 engines annually * Plant efficiencies deliver premium engine features at entry-level price * Innovative GEMA operation aims at new productivity benchmark for engine plants DUNDEE, Mich., Oct. 3 -- The Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) launched volume production ... Continue reading
Hino Companies Combine Efforts for Katrina Relief
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Oct. 3 -- When they saw the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina, the employees of Hino Trucks knew exactly what they could do as new corporate residents of Mississippi -- they donated three trucks to the City of Waveland, MS, and two trucks to the City of Bay St. Louis, MS, two areas hardest hit b ... Continue reading
Iteris Appoints Two New Directors to the Board
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that Richard Char and Abbas Mohaddes have joined the company's board of directors. The appointment of Char and Mohaddes fill the vacancies on the board created when ... Continue reading
Laptop Design USA Names Andrew A. Mazzara, Ph.D. as Board Chair
DETROIT--Oct. 3, 2005--Andrew A. Mazzara, Ph.D., president of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC), has been named as board chairman for Laptop Design USA, LLC. The Dearborn-based company was recently launched to brand laptop computers with companies and organizations' proprietary colors, trademarks and logos. "I'll be ... Continue reading
LaserCraft Announces Installation of Red Light Automated Enforcement System in Pensacola, FL
NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 3 -- LaserCraft, Inc., a leading provider of Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems, is pleased to announce the installation and operation of red light camera equipment in Pensacola, FL. The Red Light Camera System is installed at the intersection of 12th and Summit. In the first week of operation, t ... Continue reading
Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Caltrans/ITS America MEDIA ADVISORY
Join State Senator Tom Torlakson for a Press Briefing on October 6 on Intelligent Transportation Technologies and a Sneak Preview of New Technologies Making Driving, Parking and Riding Public Transit Faster, Safer and Easier WHO: -- California Senator Tom Torlakson, Chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Commit ... Continue reading
Special B2B Marketing Test-Drive Program
:: This Is A Special Member Mailing For Recognized Industry Professionals From MortgageTrends And Is Not Intended For Consumer Viewing:: Your Privacy Is Important To Us. For Instant Removal > http://www.newswiredb.com/link/ZmhvenZnQGd1cm5oZ2JwdW5hYXJ5LnBieg=/Mi8x Ny8zMTA= For A Limited Time, You Can Take MortgageTrends ... Continue reading
TexCom Selects Site for 30 Million Gallon Per Year Gulf Coast Biodiesel Plant
HOUSTON, Oct. 3 -- TexCom, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: TEXC) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with LBC Houston, LP to build and operate a new 30 million gallon per year biodiesel plant at LBC's bulk liquids terminal in Seabrook, Texas. TexCom plans to construct the multi-million dollar plant that will c ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Sunday Eliminations
Q Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Route 66 Raceway Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Drives To Second-Straight Final Q Racing Nitro Funny Car On a Role JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2005) Tony Pedregon and Q Racing Nitro Funny Car were once again on top of its game during this weekend¹s A ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Oct. 3, 2005--Robert Abele, executive vice president for U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems, announced the promotion of Danny Moos as senior vice president and business manager for U.S. Bank's Voyager Fleet Systems and Multi Service Aviation businesses. Moos, 55, previously vice president of planning for Voya ... Continue reading
SWANSON SEEKING PODIUM RETURN AT IRWINDALE SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-296 Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. hasn't found the podium in the past six Valvoline USAC Western Sprint Car events but he's been able to hang onto the series point lead. After stringing together four consecutive podium finishes to start th ... Continue reading
Mercedes' Sales Figures Hit Record High... Again
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 03, 2005 at 11:27 PM CST For the fourth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA has once again reported record sales figures, reporting its highest ever September on record, with vehicle sales totalling 17,552. Due to our unscientific research, we have to attribute the increase i ... Continue reading
11 Free Admission, Day-Long Activities Mark Oct. 8 Public Opening AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Hot Rods and Cool Mods is roaring into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., running October 8, 2005 - August 20, 2006. A public exhibition opening is slated for 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, featuring ... Continue reading
Audi's Q7 Sport-Ute; Volvo C30 and Opel Crossover Spy Shots: TheCarConnection.com.
DETROIT, Oct. 3 -- Late to the party, perhaps, but Audi is finally rolling out its first true sport-utility vehicle, and TheCarConnection.com (http://www.thecarconnection.com/ ) gets up-close-and- personal with the all-new Q7. Find out more in this week's issue. Then get a look at the upcoming Volvo C30 and Opel Crosso ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports New Sales Record for September 2005
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America sold 38,214 units during the month of September, posting a nine percent increase compared with a year ago and its best September ever. Hyundai's Accent, Small car segment winner in the 2005 Strategic Vision Total Quality Study, posted its best retail sales month ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Sets September Sales Record
All-New Rio and Rio5 Off to a Fast Start; Year-to-Date Sales Up 6.2% IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 23,404 units for September 2005, the company's best September sales ever, and a 1.8-percent increase over the same month in 2004. Kia has set sales records in the firs ... Continue reading
Acura Sets September Sales Record
TSX and RL Post Records TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Acura posted record September sales of 16,634 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 16,271 set in 2004 and up 2.2 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 160,709 rose 10.2 percent versus 2004. The TSX sports sedan post ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record September 2005 Sales
Record Civic Numbers Highlight Strong Sales of Honda Car Models TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Total September Honda and Acura automobile sales increased 11.7 percent over last year to 121,163 units, and shattered the previous record of 93,779 set in 2003. Driven by September's 22.5 percent increase in Honda car sales, Am ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports September 2005 , Year-To-Date Sales Increases
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported September sales of 25,079, up 1.6 percent over the 24,684 vehicles sold the same month last year. The BMW Group also reported year-to-date sales of 225,641 vehicles, up 4 percent over the 216,917 vehicles sold in the first ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2005 Best-Ever Third Quarter and September Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever September sales of 178,417 vehicles, an increase of 10.3 percent over last September, and best-ever third quarter sales of 600,196. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,714,266, up 11.3 percent over the same period last y ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces 2005 Best September Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) continues record breaking sales by reporting 93,540 total sales in September, posting a 16.4% increase over last year. This month marks the best September sales in the history of NNA as well as its Infiniti division. Strong sales of Nissan models such as t ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for September 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. reports sales of 9,542 units for September in the United States. The total for the month brings year-to-date sales to just under 100,000 units, which trails the 2004 record pace by 6 percent. Overall, NAFTA (the United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. Sales Declined in September 2005
* Overall, Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales totaled 228,157, down 19 percent compared with a year ago.* Car sales up 3 percent. Ford Mustang, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego keep car sales increasing in advance of Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr introductions.* Truck sales down 27 percent. Most mode ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers 3.9% APR Financing Rate Incentive on Full-Size SUVs
Top-Selling Certified Brand Provides Affordable Financing on Select Vehicles DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide fall rate incentive program to increase consumer interest, generate traffic to GM Certified dealerships and dr ... Continue reading
India's Tata Motors Sept 2005 Vehicle Sales Up
MUMBAI, Oct 3, 2005; Reuters reported that India's top bus and truck maker Tata Motors Ltd. (TAMO.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday vehicle sales rose 13 percent in September to 40,095 units from 35,406 units a year earlier. Exports more than doubled to 4,930 units from 2,301 units. New York-listed Tata Moto ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--Oct. 3, 2005--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial markets, today announced that it has fully integrated the FPGA-to-ASIC conversion assets of newly acquired Flextronics Se ... Continue reading
TRENTON, N.J.--Oct. 3, 2005-- State and Company Officials Announce the Arrival of Two Top-10 Auto Insurance Brands to the Garden State: -- Drive Insurance From Progressive available only through independent agents -- Progressive Direct available online and over the phone Representatives from The Drive Group of Progress ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 2005 Highest September on Record
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- For the fourth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported a record breaking month for sales volume. With new vehicle sales of 17,552 units, MBUSA records its highest September on record, bringing its year-to-date sales total to 156,244 vehicles. The volume leading C-Class demonstrat ... Continue reading
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 175,556 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for September 2005 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,552 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for September 2005 NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 193,108 passenger ve ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports September 2005 U.S. Sales
ATLANTA, Oct. 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced September retail sales in the United States totaled 2,144 cars, a decrease of 9 percent compared to the same period last year. Total year-to-date ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports September 2005 Sales
-- Total sales up five percent year-to-date -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported September sales totaling 16,100 units, showing an increase of two percent for the month. Total sales are up five percent year-to-date from the previous year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2005 ... Continue reading
Lorinser Debuts Extended E-Class Limo
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 03, 2005 at 9:55 PM CST I personally have never been in the market for an E-Class limo, but for all you Presidents, politicians, oil moguls, etc. that may be, Lorinser has some good news - they just debuted their new extended E- Class limo. To maximize comfort and seating, Lor ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller Petit Le Mans
track name added to first paragraph, correction changed from Mosport report to Petit Le Mans preview ### Petit podium finish Terry Borcheller scored a well-deserved GT1 podium finish in the Petit Le Mans, second-last race in the 2005 American Le Mans Series. He had a short 10-mile commute from his home in nearby Gaines ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 3, 2005--Exact Software(TM), a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced its Exact JobBOSS(R) division has become an official product sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing. Exact JobBOSS is the most widely used shop management so ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 -- gedas USA, Inc., and IBM announced today they are teaming up to provide automakers and their dealer networks a software solution that will significantly improve traditional parts inventory management by giving them real-time visibility into parts inventories within the OEM's supply cha ... Continue reading
CHAVANNES, Schweiz, October 3 -- Der Unternehmensbereich der Reynolds and Reynolds Company Reynolds International gab heute die Ernennung von Bob Sawyer zum General Manager und vizepräsident für Europa/Nahost/Afrika bekannt. Sawyer war zuletzt als General Manager für den Bereich Nord-, Mittel- und Südamerika bei Re ... Continue reading
CHAVANNES, Suiza, October 3 -- Reynolds International, la unidad internacional de Reynolds and Reynolds , ha anunciado hoy el nombramiento de Bob Sawyer como vicepresidente y director general para Europa, Oriente Medio y África. Sawyer era últimamente director general de Reynolds International para las Américas, car ... Continue reading
PHOTO AVAILABLE: Mecum Auction Company To Sell Rare Yenko Chevrolets
PHOTO AVAILABLE: Mecum Auction Company To Sell Rare Yenko Chevrolets For Immediate Release MARENGO, Ill./EWORLDWIRE/Oct. 3, 2005 --- If the Yenko Chevrolets in the photograph had been purchased new in 1967, 1968 and 1969, the entire cost would have been $23,000. On Saturday, October 15, at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Ch ... Continue reading
LATE NIGHT WITH YOUR HOST TIM KENNEDY ... OCTOBER 1, 2005 ... IRWINDALE
Following is subject story for next issue. Spr Lt Mdls, Figure 8s, Speed Trks, Spr Mods - By Tim Kennedy Irwindale, CA., Oct. 1 - LONGEST was the operative word at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night with about 5,000 enthusiastic spectators present. The track ran the longest NASCAR Lucas Oil Super Late Model race (a non- ... Continue reading
WHEN: Monday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Combine Evaluation - 9:00am-5:00pm Interviews will be available from 10:00am-3:00pm both days WHERE: South Boston Speedway - South Boston, Va. WHO: Drive for Diversity driver candidates will compete for an opportunity to compete in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series with ... Continue reading
* Auction begins Monday, Oct. 3 * Auction in conjunction with Chrysler Club Championship, a national amateur golf tournament * Bidders can win trip to resort in St. Andrews, Scotland, or a private golf lesson with a professional golf instructor * Portion of the auction proceeds to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Inspired Drives Puts the Pedal to the Metal in Phoenix
- Chrysler brand eight-city tour stops in Phoenix, Oct. 8-9, 2005 - Three exhilarating driving courses put the consumer in driver's seat - Golf swing analysis, cigar lounge and food tasting demonstrations offer individuals a taste of the finer things in life PHOENIX, Oct. 3 -- The Chrysler Inspired Drives tour is makin ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 3 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. today named David M. Sherbin, 46, as vice president and general counsel, effective immediately. Sherbin becomes a member of the Delphi Strategy Board, the company's top policy making group, and will report to Chairman and CEO Robert S. "Steve" Miller. Sherbi ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Oct. 3, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will host a conference call on Monday, October 17, 2005 beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The purpose of the call is to discuss third quarter 2005 earnings results with security analysts and institutional investors. The call will be availab ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Launches New Generation GI-3 Plunging Joint
REDDITCH, U.K.--Oct. 3, 2005--GKN Driveline has developed a new generation of GI-3 tripod plunging joints designed to boost vehicle torque ratings. Located in the vehicle gearbox, the new torque-management device represents the third generation of GKN's tripod-plunging-joint product family and is lighter and more compa ... Continue reading
International Die Casting Competition Seeks Cutting-Edge Design
WHEELING, Ill., Oct. 3 -- The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) is conducting a special industry competition to promote cutting edge die cast design. With its annual International Die Casting Competition, NADCA recognizes the outstanding casting designs of the year, based on their design, quality, cost sav ... Continue reading
NADCA Collaborative Engineering White Paper Shows Benefits for Die Casters and OEMs
WHEELING, Ill., Oct. 3 -- The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) has developed a White Paper explaining how collaborative engineering can help manufacturers design parts that have a lower overall cost, while improving quality and production efficiency. "Effective use of the process offers the potential for ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on October 19, 2005
CHICAGO, Oct. 3 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 5:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM CDT) to discuss its third quarter 2005 financial results. A news release containing these results will be dist ... Continue reading
CHAVANNES, Switzerland, Oct. 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's Reynolds International unit today announced the appointment of Bob Sawyer as vice president and general manager, Europe/Middle East/Africa. Sawyer was most recently general manager of the Americas group for Reynolds International, where he was respon ... Continue reading
Snap N' Sold Receives Ongoing Financing Commitment From U.S. Investment Fund
PALM HARBOR, Fla.--Oct. 3, 2005--Snap N' Sold Corp. (Pink Sheets:SNPD) today announced that it has signed a financing agreement with U.S.-based investment fund, The Nutmeg Group LLC, http://www.tngroupllc.com, that provides for funding based on restricted shares that will enable Snap N' Sold to attain its financial goa ... Continue reading
Telogis Releases Latest OnTrack(TM) Fleet Management Application - OnTrack 3(TM)
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Telogis, a designer and manufacturer of real-time, Web-based GPS fleet management and vehicle tracking systems, announced today the release of a new version of its fleet management and vehicle tracking application, OnTrack 3(TM). Steven Rabago, CEO of Telogis, commented: "OnTrack 3(TM) ... Continue reading
The Fairchild Corporation Appoints New CFO
MCLEAN, Va.--Oct. 3, 2005--The Fairchild Corporation announced today that it has appointed James G. Fox as Fairchild's Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance, effective October 1, 2005. Mr. Fox replaces John Flynn, who resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, but remains with the Com ... Continue reading
TexCom Selects Site for 30 Million Gallon Per Year Gulf Coast Biodiesel Plant
HOUSTON, Oct. 3 -- TexCom, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: TEXC) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with LBC Houston, LP to build and operate a new 30 million gallon per year biodiesel plant at LBC's bulk liquids terminal in Seabrook, Texas. TexCom plans to construct the multi-million dollar plant that will c ... Continue reading
Very High Temperature Mixed-Signal ICs Suit New and Emerging Automotive and Industrial Applications
POCATELLO, Idaho--Oct. 3, 2005--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial markets, has announced that the maximum operating temperature of its SmartPower high-voltage system-on-chip (SoC) mixed-s ... Continue reading
OmniVision To Showcase Next Generation 0.01 Lux Automotive CMOS CameraChip(TM)
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , the world's leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, today announced the availability of its next generation advanced CMOS image sensor developed specifically for automotive applications. The OV7950 is a highly integrated CMOS video camera that packs a hig ... Continue reading
How is the Panasonic Automotive Systems Company Faring in 2005?
Dublin--Oct. 3, 2005--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Automotive Systems Company 2005 Company Profile Edition 2 http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25127 to their offering. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company (PAS), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the divisional companies of Matsushi ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--Oct. 3, 2005-- CMOS Low Data Rate Transceiver IC for Automotive, Medical and Industrial Applications Offers Tunable 300-928MHz Frequency Range And Incorporates MICS-Specific Features AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital prod ... Continue reading
Atmospheric Glow Technologies, Inc. Announces an Updated Website
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 3, 2005--Atmospheric Glow Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:AGWT)(AGT) announces the debut of its updated website. The newly revised site is very user-friendly and features AGT's first product, the PlasmaGen APR-510-S, a device for preparing DNA samples for analysis, and the Enhanced Plasma Sterilized (E ... Continue reading
Optichron and Digi-Key Sign Worldwide Distribution Agreement
FREMONT, Calif.& THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 3, 2005--Optichron, Inc., a technology pioneer in nonlinear signal processing, and Digi-Key Corporation, a leader in electronic component distribution, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for worldwide distribution of Optichron's complete lineup of an ... Continue reading
Project Financing Signed for Cerro Verde Expansion
PHOENIX, Oct. 3 -- Phelps Dodge Corp. today announced agreements have been executed for debt financing facilities totaling $450 million in connection with the expansion of the Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. (Cerro Verde) copper mine near Arequipa, Peru. Phelps Dodge is the majority owner and operator of Cerro Verde ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 3, 2005--SBC Communications Inc. today announced a new networking services contract with Livonia, Mich.-based TRW Automotive , a leading automotive supplier with approximately 60,000 employees in more than 200 facilities in 24 countries. Under terms of the five-year contract, SBC companies will provid ... Continue reading
Lowest Cost Per Gate and Highest Performance in the Industry Increase Company's Lead in $450 Million Automotive PLD Market PARIS, Oct. 3 -- At the International Automotive Electronics Congress (IAEC) today, Xilinx, Inc. announced the expansion of its market leading Xilinx(R) Automotive (XA) family of programmable logic ... Continue reading
National Automotive Repair Franchise Moves Forward with Five-Year Growth Plan
HOUSTON--Oct. 3, 2005--Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC), one of the nation's leading full-service automotive repair franchise organizations, announced recently two store openings and further plans for expansion in new and existing markets with 21 new stores in the US. The Houston-based corporation is im ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Superstores Join Operation Gratitude Sending Care Packages To Our Troops
Southeastern Michigan Chrysler Jeep Stores "Official Drop Off Points" For Donations To Benefit Troops Part Of National Network Of 2,800 Jeep Dealerships For Launch Of New Jeep Commander Built In Detroit DETROIT, Oct. 3 -- Chrysler Jeep Superstores in southeastern Michigan have partnered with the national not-for-profit ... Continue reading
One Voice Announces Immediate Availability of Its Media Center Communicator on Dell.com
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 3, 2005--One Voice Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ONEV), developer of 4th Generation voice solutions for the Telecom and Interactive Multimedia markets, today announced that their Media Center Communicator(TM) product is now available for purchase on Dell.com. Media Center Communicator adds voice-recognition ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Oct. 3, 2005--Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security solutions, today announced the release of an upgrade to its award-winning antispyware solution, CounterSpy(TM). The new version 1.5 delivers several improvements to the existing version, including improved spyware removal and new u ... Continue reading
On The Go Posts a Three Day Sales Record of Over $1,174,000
CONCORD, Ontario, Oct. 3 -- On The Go Technologies Group ('the Company'), a leading multi-industry computer hardware, software and peripherals VAR and systems integrator and corporate multimedia digital service solutions provider announced today that it posted record revenues for September 28th, 29th and 30th, booking ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Ea Air Filters (EaA) with Nanofiber Technology for Automotive and Light Truck Applications
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Oct. 3, 2005--AMSOIL INC. of announces the introduction of a new premium, high efficiency air filter utilizing nanofiber technology with a four year/100,000 mile service life guarantee and superior air flow. Positioning itself to be a world class leader in filtration, the AMSOIL Ea Filter is incomparabl ... Continue reading
Thursday, October 27th - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Job seekers will converge on the all-new Center for Automotive Education & Training, at 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, Queens on Thursday, October 27th to learn about rapidly expanding career opportunities in auto dealerships. The event, organized by the ... Continue reading
Sense Technologies, Inc. Receives Three Patent Allowances for ScopeOut Mirror System
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--Oct. 3, 2005--Sense Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SNSG) announced it has received a notice of allowance on a utility patent application, U.S. serial no. 10/928,378 on ScopeOut(R) for SUVs, minivans and any similarly-designed vehicles. The notice resulted in an allowance of 29 out of 33 requested claims. ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005-- 3D Sensor Chips That Simultaneously "Range and Recognize" Offer Automakers, Tier One Suppliers Unique Alternative to Complex, High-End Sensor Systems Charles E. Shalvoy, the new CEO of electronic perception pioneer Canesta, Inc., said that automakers and their Tier 1 suppliers have the ... Continue reading
Leo Burnett Detroit and Arc Worldwide Launch New Cadillac Website
Site Uses the Latest Technological Advances to Provide Experience of a Luxury Car DETROIT, Oct. 3 -- Leo Burnett Detroit and Arc Worldwide have partnered to launch an all-new Cadillac.com website, it was announced today. The new site ( http://www.cadillac.com/ ) integrates driving footage, animation, sound, and other a ... Continue reading
Motorists Are Warned ``To See the Light'' as Part of AAA Car Care Month
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 3, 2005--Every time you start your car they glow to greet you, but after a few seconds of engine operation they fade away - hopefully not to be seen again until the next engine start. As part of Car Care Month, AAA is urging motorists to heed their car's cry for attention and be aware of the red and ... Continue reading
UTC Power's Fuel Cell Drives World's Most Advanced Transit Bus
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 3 -- UTC Power's state- of-the-art, zero-emission fuel cell technology is powering Van Hool's A330 transit bus, the world's newest and most advanced hybrid-electric fuel cell bus. UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. company, is a leading fuel cell manufacturer. This A330 is a unique combin ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that based on preliminary data, the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the U.S. was $2,366 per vehicle sold in September 2005, down $780, or 24.8 percent from September 2004, and down $245, or 9 ... Continue reading
Company Offers NADA Dealers Free Information to Detect Vehicles Damaged by Gulf Coast Storms
Experian Also Building Clearinghouse for Impacted Dealers to Report Their Affected Inventories SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 3 -- Experian Automotive, in cooperation with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), has instituted a toll-free number and e-mail address for NADA members to obtain free branded title and o ... Continue reading
Garmin Ltd. Acquires MotionBased Technologies
CAYMAN ISLANDS, Oct. 3 -- Garmin Ltd. today announced that it has acquired MotionBased Technologies, LLC, a privately held developer of web based applications for GPS devices that operates http://www.motionbased.com/ . MotionBased Technologies will continue operations as a division of Garmin International, Inc., a subs ... Continue reading
Carbiz Inc. Reports Second-Quarter Growth
SARASOTA, Fla.--Oct. 3, 2005--Carl Ritter, chief executive officer of Carbiz Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZ) (Carbiz), reported that expansion in the company's Carbiz Auto Credit center division and higher software revenues pushed year-over-year revenue up 34 percent. Six month revenues were $2,286,269 compared to $1,703,434 in ... Continue reading
Team Autotecnica driver Richard Philippe clinches the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship
For immediate release; October 2, 2005 Team Autotecnica driver Richard Philippe clinches the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship ATLANTA, GA - Team Autotecnica, and driver Richard Philippe clinched the 2005 Formula BMW championship this past weekend at Road Atlanta. Philippe started from pole position at the Petit Le Man ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Hosts Press Conference to Announce Best Resale Value Awards
Top Automotive Executives to Attend Awards Ceremony at California International Auto Show on October 5 What: Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com to host a press conference at the California International Auto Show announcing the winners of Kelley Blue Book's 2006 Best Resale Value Awards. Thirteen vehicles will be recognized fo ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Breaks Ad Campaign for All-New Raider Truck During Major Football and Baseball Games
'Driven to Thrill' Campaign Continues with 'J. Cool' Theme and Contemporary Edge Showing 'Best Backed' Mid-Size Pickup as Most Intimidating Truck in Its Class CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today unveiled its national advertising campaign to support the launch of its all-new Raider mi ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Adopts Synopsys' Saber Harness for Automotive Platform Designs
Synopsys and Dassault Partner to Provide Improved Electro-Mechanical Design MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in electronic design software, today announced that Volvo Car Corporation has successfully designed and developed the wiring harness systems for the XC90 platform, as well as othe ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 3, 2005--Car and truck owners who defer regular vehicle maintenance risk engine failure, loss of fuel economy and compromise safety, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Auto Club promotes an annual fall checkup for vehicles just prior to the cooler and rainy months ahead. The ... Continue reading
CROSSOVER SALES TO BOLSTER WEAK MONTH OVERALL
By Chris Kassab, FCN DEARBORN, Sept. 30, 2005 -- While Ford Motor Company will report weak overall September sales figures on Monday, the company also is expected to show huge gains in what some describe as the hottest of all car segments – crossover utility vehicles. The significant decline overall won't surpris ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Race Wrap Up: WJ is Just Too Fast in Joliet Semifinals
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ is Just Too Fast in Joliet Semifinals Event: Fifth Annual Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, October 2, 2005 Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL After qualifying eighth for Sunday's final eliminations of the A ... Continue reading
Paffett Takes Fifth DTM Win Of The Season
Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 02, 2005 at 4:22 PM CST In DTM racing news, Gary Paffett of DaimlerChrysler Bank AMG-Mercedes moved one step closer to capturing the DTM Championship, taking his fifth win of the season in Istanbul today. Paffett, who started the race one point behind Audi's reigning champion ... Continue reading
Scelzi extends points lead in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI EXTENDS POINTS LEAD IN CHICAGO JOLIET, ... Continue reading
Promising weekend ends in first round for Jeg Coughlin (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Oct 2, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Race Day Summary Promising weekend ends in first round for Jeg Coughlin Former series champion Jeg Coughlin didn't have enough horsepower u ... Continue reading
Carrrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan out early
Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER TODD SMITH - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth. ... Continue reading
VALVOLINE USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 1, 2005 Perris, California Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.273; 2. Tony Jones, 87, Vermeer/Ferreira-16.557; 3. Mike Spencer, 44, Engstrom-16.613; 4. Cory Kruseman, 38, Crossno-16.736; 5. ... Continue reading
SUVs Still One-In-Four New Vehicles Sold In America; Carmakers Introducing More Fuel-Efficient Models NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Despite pain at the pump, 56 percent of Americans refuse to downsize and will stick with the wheels they've got, according to a new survey by consultant AutoPacific. "We haven't turned into wimps ov ... Continue reading
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