Consumer Searches Hit Record High on cars.com in January
CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- Car searches on cars.com hit a record high in January, with the number of unique visitors exceeding 7.4 million*, according to the most recent Consumer Search Index report. Third-party online automotive websites like cars.com saw a lull in number of searches and online traffic after manufacturers' em ... Continue reading
Father of Detroit's First Super Bowl Crain's Newsmaker of Year
Crain's, DEC, and Inforum to host Roger Penske, Detroit's Super Bowl Kingpin Wed., Feb. 8 DETROIT, Feb. 3 -- On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Super Bowl XL Host Committee Chairman Roger Penske will be recognized as the 2005 Crain's Newsmaker of the Year. The meeting -- at 12 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Cen ... Continue reading
Just An Online Minute... Revving Auto Site Engines
Guest Commentary by Tobi Elkin Originaly published Jan 27, 2006 AMID ALL THE STURM UND drang coming from Detroit these days--Ford Motor Co.'s recent announcement about deep layoffs and an operations overhaul, and General Motors' massive losses in the fourth quarter--automakers are more focused than ever on economic eff ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes Benz S Class By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Let’s be clear about something. There are an awful lot of car launches every year-small cars, medium sized cars, trucks, van, crossovers, the list is endless. All these are launches, a new S class Mercedes launch is an event. An event, an occasion, ... Continue reading
Cleveland Auto Dealers Brighten Winter With a 'Night of Lights' Gala
Auto Show preview benefits three local charities CLEVELAND, Feb. 3 -- The seventh annual "Night of Lights" gala, to benefit three local charities, will feature lavish hors d'oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, three silent auctions and a sneak peek at the dazzling cars and hard-working trucks that star in the 2006 Greater Cle ... Continue reading
RALLY NIRVANA BULLRUN 2005 Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor Automobile rallies have been with us almost from the day Carl Benz and Gottleib Daimler created the ‘modern’ car. Rallies brought together like-minded individuals who enjoyed the sport of driving, congregating and generally messing with all things mec ... Continue reading
Santa Ana, Calif. Alternative Energy Station Dedicated Six Days Earlier LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 1 -- Air Products' newest hydrogen fueling station in Riverside, Calif. was busy today filling hydrogen converted vehicles as the City of Riverside held a dedication ceremony officially declaring the station open. It is the ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 4th Quarter EPS of $0.62
Bandag, Inc. Flash Results (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q4 2005 Q4 2004 12 Mos. 2005 12 Mos. 2004 Net sales $252.3 $235.2 $914.6 $864.3 Net earnings $12.1 $30.8 $49.5 $66.9 Diluted earnings per share $0.62 $1.56 $2.52 $3.39 MUSCATINE, Iowa, Feb. 1 -- Bandag, Incorporated today reported consolidated net ... Continue reading
FW: NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER AND SCELZI TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
------ Forwarded Message From: "Anthony Vestal" <AVestal@nhra.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 18:14:41 -0800 To: "Anthony Vestal" <AVestal@nhra.com> Subject: NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER AND SCELZI TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: TONY SCHU ... Continue reading
Attached is a press release that KMOX radio distributed this afternoon with more detailed information about Kenny’s radio show. Thanks! Contact: Steve Moore KMOX Radio 314-444-3286 swmoore@cbs.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KENNY WALLACE TO HOST NASCAR SHOW ON KMOX RADIO ST. LOUIS, MO (January 30, 2006) - KMOX announ ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Up 3% In January
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 1, 2006 at 4:05 PM CST Today marks the start of a new month, and all of my loyal readers know that can mean only thing - it's time for some financials. First up is Mercedes-Benz USA, who, coming off its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth, is reporting sales of 12,469 ne ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and 2005 Fiscal Year End Profits
2005 Towable Sales Robust COBURG, Ore., Feb. 1 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today reported revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. These results reflect the resolution of the accounting treatment of the Fra ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SCHUMACHER AND SCELZI TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: TONY SCHUMACHER AND GARY SCELZI MODERATOR: NHRA would like to welcome the members of the media who’ve joined today’s teleconference to kick off the 2006 season, which begins next week, February 9th to the 12 ... Continue reading
PACCAR to Host Institutional Investor Meeting
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 1, 2006--PACCAR will be hosting an institutional investor meeting in Bellevue, Washington, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (PST) Thursday, February 9. "The meeting will highlight PACCAR's leadership position in technology, product quality and aftermarket services," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief e ... Continue reading
REMINDER: NHRA PRESEASON TELECONFERENCE TODAY
Subject: NHRA PRESEASON TELECONFERENCE *Â * Â *Â Â M E D I AÂ Â A D V I S O R YÂ Â * Â *Â * MEDIA ARE INVITED TO JOIN A TELECONFERENCE FEATURING Â 2005 POWERADE SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONS GARY SCELZI AND TONY SCHUMACHER WHAT: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A teleconference featuring 2005 POWERade Series world champi ... Continue reading
Sponsorship Weekly: Racing Sponsorship Is More Than Logos on Race Cars and Billboards
NOTE: Sponsorship Weekly is a weekly article written by RaceQuest's Bill Catania, and is geared toward providing sponsorship tips and insight to grassroots racers and promoters. Racing Sponsorship Is More Than Logos on Race Cars and Billboards By: Bill Catania ERIE, PA (Feb. 1 - 2006) Here we go again, the time of year ... Continue reading
USAC Release #21 - USAC WESTERN RACING SCHEDULES REFLECT 111 RACES IN SIX STATES
*** Attached are the 2006 USAC Western Sprint, Midget, CRA, California Pavement and Dirt Focus and Rocky Mountain Sprint schedules. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 06-21 MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 USAC WESTERN RACING SCHEDULES REFLECT 111 RACES IN SIX STATES INDIANAPOLIS - US ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE ATTN: Editors And Writers --------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO/PHOTO AVAILABLE: Benchmark Mortgage is Sponsoring Robert Richardson Racing's #1 NASCAR Dodge Craftsman Truck For Immediate Release DALLAS/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 1, 2006 --- Benchmark Mortgage is proud to announce its ... Continue reading
Is The Mercedes McLaren P8 Coming?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 1, 2006 at 9:40 AM CST Over the past few weeks, rumors have been swirling that the McLaren camp may be reviving their road car projects, even going as far as producing a successor to the infamous McLaren F1. To add a little fuel to the fire, Autoweek is reporting today that n ... Continue reading
News for Release: Monday, January 30, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Joins Other Federal Agencies to Adopt High Performance and Sustainable Building Principles *Contact: Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - January 30, 2006) In order to save energy and protect o ... Continue reading
Brabus Unveils Tuning Package For The Mercedes R-Class
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 30, 2006 at 10:20 AM CST If the previous story wasn't enough to crave the insatiable appetites of all you MB tuner-fanatics, consider yourself lucky, because the good folks over at Brabus just sent us info on their new tuning program for the adored-by-moms-everywhere Mercedes ... Continue reading
News Release: Environmental Appeals Board Approves First Air Compliance Agreements
News for Release: Monday, January 30, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Environmental Appeals Board Approves First Air Compliance Agreements with Animal Feeding Operations* Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 30, 2006) EPA's Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) today ... Continue reading
Wald Body Kit For The Mercedes-Benz CLS
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 30, 2006 at 8:50 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I hope you all had a great weekend. While I was away, the boys at Wald International sent us photos of their latest and greatest body kit for the Mercdes-Benz CLS. The kit features, among other things, new front and re ... Continue reading
Washington DC February 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more cars are being customized to specification of car buyers who order particular parts in advance and are willing to wait, reports USA Today. With cars like MINI and Rolls Royce already well established in the customized auto market, several other aut ... Continue reading
Changes in Car Designs Dramatically Reducing Deaths
Washington DC Fevbruary 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that design changes to cars recently adopted by automakers have significantly reduced the number of fatalities of car drivers struck by an SUV or pickup. A study performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety used data from the auto industry and th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen And Google Team Up To Explore Future Vehicle Navigation Systems
<b>Virtual Reality: Prototype with Google Earth creates realistic 3D, satellite-based map </b> AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Feb. 3, 2006: Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Google recently presented the future of vehicle navigation at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and it’s close ... Continue reading
Evader Approved for Use in Japan
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 3, 2006--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is proud to announce today that the Japanese Department of Transportation (JDOT) has approved the certification ... Continue reading
Kelley Executive Editorial Director to Speak at Motor Press Guild
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 -- At the first Motor Press Guild luncheon of the year on February 7, Kelley Blue Book's Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market analyst, and Rick Wainschel, vice president of marketing research and brand communications, will discuss consumer perceptions of auto manufacturers based on ... Continue reading
* Participating chefs offer menu samples, recipes and serving ideas * Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge will display new products at the Taste of Detroit WHAT: Special pre-opening media taste testing -- NOTE TIME CHANGE. What do you get when you mix automobiles, winter weather, Motown and great food? The Chrysler Jeep(R) Dodge ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; State Prices Edge Lower
HOUSTON--Feb. 3, 2006--Prices as the gas pump dipped slightly across the state this week foreshadowing what could be 2-3 weeks of lower prices, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.272 a gallon - down 1.1 cents since last week. Dallas has th ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Speculators Send Local Gas Prices Higher for the Fifth Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 3, 2006--The expectation that gasoline prices will be higher this spring has sent speculators on a buying spree, bidding up prices, and motorists are feeling the increase at the pump for the fifth consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The averag ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Reports 2005 Results - Income Increases 32%
Volvo Report on Operations 2005 STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 3, 2006--Volvo: -- Net sales for the full year 2005 increased by 14% to SEK 231,191 M (202,171) Net sales in the fourth quarter 2005 increased by 15% to SEK 65,287 M (56,977) -- For 2005, income for the period increased by 32% to SEK 13,106 M (9,907) In the fourth ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and Sanyo Team Up To Develop Hybrid Battery Systems
JAPAN - Feb. 3, 2006: Volkswagen and Sanyo Electric have agreed to co-develop next generation nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. This isn't the first such partnership for Sanyo who already provides HEV batteries for Ford’s Escape Hybrid and Honda’s Accord Hybrid in th ... Continue reading
Ford in South America Enjoys Record Sales
By Kristopher Spencer, FCN Much of Ford South America’s recent success is due to the launch of new products with a surprising design such as the Fiesta hatchback and sedan as well as the EcoSport. Since its introduction to the South American market in 2003, the EcoSport compact sport utility vehicle continues to ... Continue reading
Safety Canopy Rollover System From Ford
FACT SHEET: ADVANCED ROLLOVER PROTECTION Safety Canopy ™ Ford was the first in the industry to offer rollover deploying side curtain air bags, known as Safety Canopy™, beginning with the 2002-1/2 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. Today, the Safety Canopy™ with rollover sensors – which helps ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series in Line with President's Call to Action
INDIANAPOLIS--Feb. 2, 2006--The IRL IndyCar(R) Series already is in line with President Bush's call for America to wean itself from foreign oil by embracing alternative fuel sources such as ethanol. The IndyCar Series, entering its 11th season of competition March 26 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, will use an ethanol-met ... Continue reading
Grand Prix of Houston Announces Miss Grand Prix Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Crossley (713) 287-3409 acrossley@grandprixofhouston.com http://www.grandprixofhouston.com GRAND PRIX OF HOUSTON ANNOUNCES MISS GRAND PRIX CONTEST HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2006 - The high-octane sights and sounds of the Grand Prix of Houston will now have a more feminine side with the addi ... Continue reading
Christie's Selects Zymol To Be Its Official Car Care Products
PRESS RELEASE ATTN: Editors And Writers --------------------------------------------------------------- Christie's Selects Zymol To Be Its Official Car Care Products For Immediate Release NEW YORK/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 2, 2006 --- The anticipation is over for owners of fine automobiles who have been waiting for Christie̵ ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK: Elastomeric Magnetic Encoder Technology Grows in North American ABS Market
2007 Light Truck Application Latest Example of Trend PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 2 -- As automakers and safety suppliers drive braking systems to more active safety systems, speed sensing technology pioneered by Freudenberg-NOK and its affiliates -- elastomeric magnetic encoders -- are increasingly being used to provide more ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 2, 2006--The ability to monitor school buses and commercial trucks in real-time through GPS technology is a rapidly growing need in the marketplace. International Truck and Engine Corporation is the first truck and bus manufacturer to offer a comprehensive telematics solution for buses, medium- ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 2, 2006--An analysis of Super Bowl Sunday motor vehicle crashes from 1992-2005 indicates that the day of the championship game is particularly dangerous in terms of drinking and driving. But in recent years, 2003-2005, the problem has declined sharply, according to the Automobile Club of Southern Cali ... Continue reading
Everyone Wants a Piece of Kenny Wallace in 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Everyone Wants a Piece of Kenny Wallace in 2006 MOORESVILLE, NC (February 2, 2006) – The lives of NASCAR’s top drivers are all hectic and packed with sponsor commitments, team obligations, family lives and on top of it all they travel to a different city every weekend ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 2, 2006--ExxonMobil today announced that S&S Cycle has named Mobil 1(R) motorcycle oil the official oil for S&S Proven Performance engines and the S&S Customer Support Center, which houses the Dealer Training & Certification Facility, in La Crosse, Wis. The announcement was made after months of rigor ... Continue reading
MotorCities National Heritage Area Now Accepting Applications for 5th Annual Grants Program
DETROIT, Feb. 2 -- MotorCities National Heritage Area (MotorCities), a Congressionally designated organization promoting and protecting Michigan's automotive heritage, is currently accepting applications for its 5th Annual 2006 Grants Program, offering a total of $50,000 this year, $35,000 in Grants and $15,000 in Mini ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Help 'Close the Technology Gap' Among Michigan Students
* New program will award $87,000 to honor exemplary Michigan public school educators in science, math, engineering and technology * Deadline for applications is March 22, 2006; winners will be announced in May AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2 -- The number of U.S. students graduating from college with a degree in science, m ... Continue reading
UPS Recognizes NASCAR Ambitions with Minority Scholarships
ATLANTA--Feb. 2, 2006--UPS today continued its commitment to helping NASCAR better reflect a changing workforce and fan base by awarding another five UPS Racing Technical Edge Scholarships. The latest awards bring to more than $300,000 the financial assistance provided by UPS to minority students who want to attend the ... Continue reading
Clorox Reports Strong Top-line Growth in Q2
OAKLAND, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2006--The Clorox Company (PCX:CLX) today announced that strong sales growth and cost savings contributed to solid results for the company's fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2005. "I'm very pleased with our second-quarter performance," said Chairman and CEO Jerry Johnston. "Each of ou ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Announces More Durable CVJ Boots
REDDITCH, England, February 2 -- - New Material - Next Generation Sealing Concept Following fast on the announcement of the company's "breakthrough countertrack(TM) and crosstrack(TM) technology" for constant velocity joints (CVJs), GKN Driveline announces the development of a further new-generation drivetrain product. ... Continue reading
Delphi Climate Control System on 2006 Ford Fusion Sedan
Supplier's Latest HVAC Module, Compressor Technology Featured On North American International Auto Show 'Car of the Year' Finalist TROY, Mich. Feb. 2 -- Delphi Corp. is supplying the climate control system on Ford Motor Company's recently launched 2006 Fusion mid-size sedan. The business represents the first Delphi-pro ... Continue reading
Amerityre Completes Private Placement for $3.87 Million in Proceeds
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Feb. 2 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced that effective February 1, 2006, it has successfully completed a private placement for $3,870,000 in offering proceeds. Pursuant to the private placement, the Company has sold 107,500 Units of the Company's securities at a purchase pri ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports First Quarter Up
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 2, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, earnings per share increased 28.6 percent to $0.72, on sales of $790.3 million and net income of $53.1 million. This compares with earnings p ... Continue reading
New Volvo S80 Luxury From Sweden
By Michael Collins, FCN Volvo Cars is hoping to take its reputation for innovation and safety to new levels with the introduction of the 2006 S80, the company said. Advancements to the luxury class sedan include a new look, two new engines, and a "world first" safety system that protects the driver when the car is park ... Continue reading
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