Exxon 2005 Profit Tops $36.13 BILLION !!!!!
NEW YORK Jan 30, 2006; Deepa Babington writing for Reuters reported that Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest publicly traded oil company, reported a quarterly profit of $10.7 billion on Monday, rounding out the most profitable year in U.S. corporate history. The results pushed up Exxon's profit for the year to a sta ... Continue reading
Toyota Japan Launches Completely Redesigned Camry
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide sales launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Camry (Camry G "Dignis Edition"(*1)) through "Toyota Corolla" dealers. The new Camry was developed with a theme of "creating a new global standard for mid-size s ... Continue reading
Honda to Market Riding Trainer through Authorized Honda Motorcycle Dealers and to Corporations
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its decision to market the Riding Trainer to authorized Honda motorcycle dealers1 and other corporations1 in Japan. Designed to teach motorcycle safety effectively, the Riding Trainer will be available by early February 2006. Developed with a ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Announces "Party Like a Rock Star" Sweepstakes
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Announces "Party Like a Rock Star" Sweepstakes Partnership with Speedway Motorsports Inc. Offers Racing Fans Opportunity to Win Trip fo ... Continue reading
Weld Announces E III Concept Forged Modular Wheels
The New Forged Three-Piece Design Offers High Style and Superb Durability. Kansas City, Missouri - January 30, 2006: Weld Wheel Industries announces the introduction of the E III Concept wheel for automobiles and luxury SUV’s. This new wheel features forged, one-piece construction, crisp, cutting-edge styling and ... Continue reading
2007 Volvo C70 Convertible Review
Roadtest: Volvo C70 By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau Chief Let me start with a disclaimer. I drive an awful lot of cars but own only one and it is a Volvo. An S70 to be precise which resides in England and has given us a great deal of pleasure over the years. Consequently I am somewhat biased . However, I will do my bes ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will give the MITSUBISHI Concept-EZ(1) MIEV(2) compact mono-box concept vehicle and the Colt CZC coupe-cabriolet their world premieres at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show. MITSUBISHI Concept-EZ MIEV uses four in-wheel motors and a ... Continue reading
Fiat Posts Profit as Auto Unit Ends String of Losses
Milan Italy Jan. 30, 2006; Mathias Wildt writing for Bloomberg reported that Fiat SpA, Italy's biggest manufacturer, reported a fourth-quarter profit after Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne cut jobs and boosted sales, ending 17 successive quarters of losses at the car unit. Net income of 38 million euros ($46 m ... Continue reading
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
<p><b>The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Versatility, power, safety and comfort</p></b> <p><b>Production in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde Bigger range of versions than ever before High-tech diesel engines: powerful and clean Innovative suspension, standard-fitted ADAPTIVE ESP® with extended functionality</p></b> Stuttgart ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa
COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa Joe Verstappen of A1 Team Netherlands wins on last lap of race FINDLAY, OHIO, January 30, 2006 - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY's Cooper-A1 Grand Prix racing radials helped lead the way to ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Inc. to Hold Conference Call on 4th Quarter Earnings
For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Kaczmarek Communications Manager Affinia Group Inc. (734) 827-5423 Affinia Group Inc. to Hold Conference Call on 4th Quarter Earnings ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, January 30, 2006 - Affinia Group Inc. has scheduled a conference call for March 21, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST to discuss its fourth qu ... Continue reading
DuPont forms Russian joint venture
_____ News Release DuPont Performance Coatings 950 Stephenson Highway Troy, MI 48007-7013 248 583 8000 Tel . 248 583 4556 Fax DuPont Automotive Systems Contact: Terrence Q. Cressy 248-583-8102 terrence.q.cressy@usa.dupont.com DuPont Enters Joint Venture with Largest Russian Auto Finishes Supplier to Meet Growing Demand ... Continue reading
New Mercedes S Class - Reclaiming It's Heritage?
MERCEDES STAKES ITS GROUND WITH LAUNCH OF NEW S-CLASS New Marketing Initiative Touts Heritage, High-Style and Industry-Leading Technology Montvale, N.J. (January 30, 2005) – As Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) prepares to deliver its new technological tour-de-force, the 2007 S-Class, to dealer showrooms across the count ... Continue reading
Major Automotive Companies Reports Nine Month Results
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - Jan 30, 2006: The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (Other OTC:MAJR.PK - News) today reported its results for the first nine months of 2005. Revenues for the first nine months of the year ended September 30, 2005 increased to $366,756,150 from $292,912,584 for the comparable 2004 period. Gross pro ... Continue reading
GM Says Full-Size Vehicles Have Seen Strong Demand
Houston, TX - January 30, 2006: Speaking at the Houston Auto Show, General Motors top executive said that demand from dealers for the auto maker's new slate of full-size vehicles has exceeded expectations. CEO Rick Wagoner touted the fuel efficiency of GM's large vehicles and said they represent the best full-size util ... Continue reading
Brown: Driving Privilege is Not a Sacrifice Many Americans are Ready to Make
Washington DC January 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Warren Brown’s “On Wheels” column in Sunday’s Washington Post argues that despite the conventional wisdom that consumers are thinking more about fuel economy when purchasing a vehicle, the opposite appears to be true. Moderator f ... Continue reading
Sascha Maassen raced to one of his best finishes in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, bolstered by a flawless performance from the Brumos Racing crew. Although Maassen, of Raeren Belgium, had a fast qualifying time, he started the No. 58 Porsche-powered Fabcar 29th on the 66-car grid due to an administrative glitch. He quickly ... Continue reading
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL BECOMES PREFERRED HOTEL CHAIN OF USAC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 30, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 06-19 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL BECOMES PREFERRED HOTEL CHAIN OF USAC INDIANAPOLIS – USAC has entered into a one-year agreement with Choice Hotels International for Choice to be the organization’s prefer ... Continue reading
Air Liquide and ConocoPhillips to Construct New Hydrogen Unit in San Francisco Bay Area
PARIS - Jan. 30, 2006: Hydrogen's increasing demand is driven by the need for refiners to expand production and comply with new environmental regulations being progressively introduced around the world. The American subsidiary of Air Liquide, Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP, announces that it has executed a letter ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Sues Maker of Grand Theft Auto
<p><b>Los Angeles wants firm to surrender profits <br> City acts over explicit content buried in code</b></p> <p>Sacramento, CA - January 30, 2006: A report this morning states that the City of Los Angeles is intending to sue video game maker Take-Two Interactive Software over imbedded sex scenes in Grand Theft Auto: S ... Continue reading
Green-nik Nuts Invent New Weapons To Fight Ecco War
London - January 30, 2006: John-Paul Flintoff, writing for The Times in Great Britain, reports that "ECO-VIGILANTES" have discover that letting the air out of tires might be the best, and safest way to fight the growing popularity of SUVs; safe, that is, from the threat of getting arrested for vandalism. It seems that ... Continue reading
HYBRIDS IN THE NEWS Return to Newsletter Ford's Escape Hybrid E85 research vehicle is the world's first hybrid capable of operating on 85 percent ethanol. "Hybridmania" continues to build momentum, with fuel prices still in flux and more auto manufacturers rolling out hybrid vehicle offerings. Here's a capsule report o ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Pedal Car Makes Return
Dearborn MI January 30, 2006; It wasn't long after Henry Ford began mass-producing Model T's at the turn of the 20th century that kids took to sidewalks in miniature pedal cars. The steel-covered toys remained high on children's wish lists until the 1970's when the manufacturer ceased production. Just as the 1965 Musta ... Continue reading
Ford Offers 10 Good Tips on Keep Children Safe While Driving
10 TIPS FOR CHILD CAR SAFETY Return to Newsletter Here are the 10 tips for increasing the safety of child car seats, from the Partners for Child Passenger Safety's Fact and Trend Report, published by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance. ... Continue reading
Renault Samsung CEO to step down
Seoul January 30, 2006; The Korea Herald reported that Renault Samsung Motors Co.'s chief executive officer Jerome Stoll will step down in February, the company said yesterday.<p> Stoll took office on Sept. 1, 2000 when Renault Samsung Motors was launched. He is said to have successfully led the company for the past fi ... Continue reading
News From Atlantic Racing Team
ing Team 201 Glenforest Drive Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada B3M 1J3 902 488 5823 (24 hrs) ------------------------ Article 1: Welcome Richard Spenard! Atlantic Racing Team (www.atlanticracingteam.com) is in the midst of testing their 17-year old ex-Honda Series driver, Canadian Philip Major of Ottawa, Ontario (www.majorsp ... Continue reading
CITGO/SAMAX - Rolex 24 18h and final
race 18h The No. 7 CITGO/SAMAX Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI continued to regain position in the Rolex 24 At Daytona after a long pitstop to replace a drive shaft during the first half of the race. All four of the team's drivers completed stints during the third quarter of the race, with Milka Duno starting in the 13th h ... Continue reading
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