Making Of The Iron & Lace Calendar VIDEO - For Mature Audiences
A behind-the-scenes look at at Jim Gianatsis produces the annual Mikuni Iron & Lace pin-up calendars. Beautiful,sexy girls with beautiful sexy motorcycles, along with great original music. Bikes by Arlen Ness, Ron Sims, White Brothers, Dave Perowitz and more. ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins $220 Million in New Business
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 30 -- TI Automotive, a leading supplier to major automotive manufacturers and other Tier 1 suppliers, has been awarded contracts totaling $220 million in combined lifetime sales from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Valeo. The contracts are for TI Automotive air-conditioning tube and hose assembl ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Evaluate Predictions for Iveco SpA’s Short-Term Future Outlook
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49523) has announced the addition of Iveco SpA 2006 Company Profile to their offering. This new just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the world's large ... Continue reading
Research & Markets: Identify the Key Strengths & Weaknesses of the Automotive Company - InBev.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49521 ) has announced the addition of InBev 2006 Company Profile to their offering. This new just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds largest a ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Provides Dealers with 2007 Solutions
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, announces the launch of its 2007 dealer solutions feature offerings, which annually deliver products and services to dealers to more effectively drive qualified buyers to their dealerships. This year’s dealer solutions include a multimedia center, vehicle ... Continue reading
Use Five Year Forecasts to Assess the Truck Rental Market in the United States
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49515) has announced the addition of 'Truck Rental in the United States' to their offering. Our 'Truck Rental in the United States' industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the truck rental indust ... Continue reading
Stopol Auctions to Host Auction of Moll Industries' New Braunfels, Texas, Plant
SOLON, Ohio--Stopol Auctions, L.L.C. -- the leader in hosting and managing plastics industry auctions -- will host and webcast an auction February 8, 2007, to sell plastics manufacturing equipment from discontinuing injection molding operations at Moll Industries, Inc.âs New Braunfels, Texas, plant. Stopol Auction ... Continue reading
The JEGS Foundation receives two gifts from the racing community
The JEGS Foundation receives two gifts from the racing community DELAWARE, Ohio (January 30, 2007) - The Ohio Valley Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) recently presented a check in the amount of $4,000 to Troy, Mike, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. with the proceeds earmarked for JEGS Foundation Racing for Cancer Re ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49473) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report: North American Light Truck Exterior Protection Accessories Aftermarket to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Light Truck Exterior ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce January 2007 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's January sales Who: Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations, Chrysler Group When: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p. ... Continue reading
Gulf Stream Coach Chooses KVH TracVision R4 to Bring Live Satellite TV to New Motorhomes
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Customers choosing Gulf Stream Coachâs luxury Friendship motorhomes are about to find the ride even friendlier thanks to TracVision® satellite TV systems from KVH Industries, Inc., . Gulf Stream, the largest privately held full-line recreational vehicle manufacturer in the United States, is no ... Continue reading
Autologica to Open Office in Puerto Rico to Focus on Caribbean and Central American Auto Dealers
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--Autologica S.A., a specialist in business management software for automotive dealers and distributors (known in the industry as Dealer Management Systems or DMS), announced that they will open an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico next April, to help dealers in the region through their mix of softwa ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Announces Restructuring
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 30 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has completed its restructuring of operations as it reduced its work force by approximately 25%. SmarTire President and CEO Dave Warkentin said, "We have taken significant actions to reduce costs. Since September ... Continue reading
Dollar and Thrifty Expand Pass24(TM) Prepaid Toll System to Houston
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 30 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , the parent company of Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, today announced the expansion of Rent A Toll Pass24 prepaid toll service to the Houston market. Dollar and Thrifty already offer the Pass24 service in Dallas. "After a successful launch in Da ... Continue reading
ZAP-X features all wheel drive, 10 minute recharge time, a 350 Mile Range and will be the center piece of the NADA Exhibition, February 3rd to 6th. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30 -- Automotive pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) today announced plans to display Lotus Engineering's advanced APX concept car at the North American Deal ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroen Chooses SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop From Novell
Giant French Automaker to Deploy Linux Desktops, Citing Cost, Usability, Integration and Support PARIS, Solutions Linux 2007, Jan. 30 -- PSA Peugeot Citroen, the second-largest automobile manufacturer in Europe, and Novell just signed a multiyear contract allowing the deployment of up to 20,000 Linux* desktops plus 2,5 ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Jan. 30 -- One of the most prized cars in the DFW Elite Car Club.com fleet has never been on the open road. Those who admire the bright red 1939 Fiat Balilla Roadster are immediately drawn to its polished wooden steering wheel and immaculate leather interior. Despite its inviting appearance and flawless perform ... Continue reading
Judith Swales To Lead Goodyear South Pacific Tyre Organization
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Judith Swales to the position of managing director and chief executive officer of its South Pacific Tyres (SPT) business based in Australia. Swales replaces Joe Copeland who has been named vice president of Goodyear's Global O ... Continue reading
Charles Mick and Joseph Copeland Named to New Leadership Positions at Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today named Charles "Chuck" Mick to the newly created position of vice president and general manager, North American holdings and integration. Mick had previously served as vice president and general manager of the company's Global Off-Highway tire business, si ... Continue reading
Owners of Civic GX Can Still Register to Receive Single Driver Identification Stickers TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 30 -- Customers who purchase a Honda natural gas-powered vehicle continue to be eligible for single-occupant use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOVs) lanes in California. The 2007 Honda Civic GX is the only new veh ... Continue reading
Legendary HKS Skyline R33 Drag Car to Be Retired
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 -- HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of automotive performance systems, today announced that parent company, HKS Co., Ltd., has decided that it will retire the legendary HKS All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) R33 Drag GT-R after nearly a decade of racing. The HKS R33 Drag GT-R has long been o ... Continue reading
Nationwide, Cross Country Offer Policyholders Peace of Mind This Winter Driving Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The weather outside is frightful. So Nationwide Insurance and Massachusetts-based Cross Country Automotive Services are joining forces to make this winter driving season, and beyond, much easier for Nationwide customers by offering free vehicle towing services. This new accident scene tow service gives ... Continue reading
IMN Announces Integration Alliance with JMsolutions’ Product, DealerUps™ CRM
WALTHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--IMN, provider of the Loyalty Driver⢠e-newsletter service for auto dealerships, today announced an integration alliance with JMsolutionsâ newest software system, DealerUps⢠CRM, which tracks and manages customer information and purchase preferences. Through the a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Better wireless networks, devices and operating systems are creating a perfect set of circumstances for telematics to flourish across the globe, according to a new Visant Strategies study. Telematics use will rise dramatically into the next decade, the study finds, as in-vehicle applications become more robus ... Continue reading
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Volvo Bus Named Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvoâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) low-entry bus, Volvo 8700 LE, has been named Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland. It was selected for the award due to its environmental friendliness and that it is an important component of the new Bus Rapid Transit system in Helsinki. Each year the transpo ... Continue reading
American Honda and XM Expand Relationship Through 2016
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- XM , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that it has extended its relationship with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. under a 10-year agreement through 2016. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider for American Honda, which markets both Honda and Acura vehicles. An ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Altima Hybrid
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan today announced a starting Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,400 for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissanâs first entry in the hybrid electric vehicle market. The new hybrid sedan is on sale now at Nissan retailers in the eight states that have adopted California em ... Continue reading
Portable Navigation Device Vendors Seek Differentiation in Non-Traditional Designs
NEW YORK--Faced with razor-thin margins on devices that sell for as little as $200, portable navigation manufacturers are looking to differentiate themselves at the more profitable high end. According to ABI Research principal analyst Dan Benjamin, âIn the near future, high-end navigation products will need increa ... Continue reading
Global Biofuel Trends Multiply in Numbers, Finds Market Study from Emerging Markets Online
HOUSTON--Emerging Markets Online, an energy intelligence agency and management consulting firm, recently released a comprehensive 405 page study titled Biodiesel 2020: A Global Market Survey. Biodiesel 2020 reviews biofuels initiatives world-wide, including Bushâs new â20% biofuels by 2017â re-vision of ... Continue reading
Advertisers, Start Your Engines with PointRoll's Automotive Performance Analysis
PointRoll benchmark study draws upon 600 industry-specific rich media campaigns to offer insight and best practices to automotive advertisers CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 30 -- PointRoll, Inc., the leading developer of innovative rich media technology solutions, today announced it has released its 2007 Automotive Performanc ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results
TROY, Mich., Jan. 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. Highlights include: - Sales from continuing operations of $2.3 billion, up 12 percent from the same period last year. - Income from continuing operations, before special items, was $11 million, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Increases Purchases From Minority Suppliers in 2006
- $3.9 billion spent with minority suppliers in 2006, representing 13.5 percent of total purchases - Minority spending increased by $150 million compared to 2005 levels - Since 1983, Chrysler Group has sourced more than $34 billion to minority-owned companies AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Chrysler Group announced tod ... Continue reading
eBizAutos Identifies Carfax One Owner Cars in Online Listings
CENTREVILLE, Va.--eBizAutos and Carfax now make it easier for online used car shoppers to find their dream machine. Starting today, eBizAutos highlights any Carfax One Owner car listed by a subscribing dealer. The enhanced listings clearly identify any car that had only one previous owner, reducing the time it takes fo ... Continue reading
LeadPoint Launches First Auction-Based New Car Leads Exchange
First Innovation in Auto Leads Space in 10 Years Enables Dealers to Specify Price and Criteria of the Auto Leads They Want LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 -- LeadPoint, the world's first and largest online leads exchange, today announced the debut of a new lead trading platform for the nation's multi-billion dollar new car market ... Continue reading
Liquid Motors Launches Comprehensive Internet Vehicle Marketing Software at NADA
DALLAS--In the world of online auto sales, the Internet marketing managers of dealerships must provide potential customers with excellent information about the vehicles. The difference between a sale and someone who clicks away may depend on nothing more than the quality of the photographs of the vehicle on the Web sit ... Continue reading
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB: ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin was a featured speaker at the kickoff event of the Greater Long Island Clean Cities 2007 Seminar Series, “Alternative Fuels in the Carting Industry.” Building on Odyne’s influence and experience in the use of hybrid drive-train technology for m ... Continue reading
Press Release: Ownersite Technologies and myEZCarCare Form Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ownersite Technologies and myEZCarCare Form Partnership --- Pilot Program Introduces Unique, Innovative Vehicle Ownership Solution --- ROSWELL, GA - January 30, 2007 - Ownersite Technologies, a developer of web-based and mobile applications that increase vehicle safety, reliability and value for c ... Continue reading
SatCon Wins Naval Propulsion Motor Technology SBIR Contract
BOSTON--SatCon Technology Corporation® (Nasdaq CM: SATC), a developer and supplier of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets, today announced that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract with the U. S. Navy to ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Year-End Conference Call on Feb. 15
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2006 results prior to the market opening on Feb. 15, 2007. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results
-- 4Q net income of $14 million, or 30-cents per diluted share -- Full year net income of $51 million, or $1.10 per diluted share -- European segment 4Q EBIT improves 13% year-over-year -- Company delivers $132 million in 4Q cash flow from operations -- Company expects $1.1 billion in estimated OE revenue growth in 200 ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies Inc. Set to Launch GT Version of L1X-75 All Carbon Fiber Lithium Supercar
LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY - January 30, 2007 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, has taken delivery of a specially designed, all carbon fiber version of the L1X-75. A joint venture with Mullen Motor Company has produced a significa ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Foundation Awards $1.4 Million To Support Math and Science Initiatives Nationwide
NEW YORK - January 30, 2007: The Toyota USA Foundation announced yesterday that seven educational organizations will be awarded grants totaling $1,465,538. Awarded semi-annually by the Foundation, the grants will help fund programs designed to enhance K-12 math and science teaching throughout the United States. Recipie ... Continue reading
GM Latin America, Africa & Middle East sold a record 1,035,200 units in 2006 GM LAAM sales up more than 153,500 units, an increase of 17.4 percent Calendar Year GM LAAM market share improves to 17.0 percent Sales performance led by strength of Chevrolet and GM premium brands GM has been the vehicle sales leader in LAAM ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Pricing For 2008 TT Models - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUBURN HILLS, MI - January 30, 2007: Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2008 TT model line-up. TT Coupe models will arrive in dealerships in April, while TT Roadsters follow in May. Prices will range from $34,800 to $45,900 depending upon model and options. TT Coupe 2.0T models start at $34,800, whil ... Continue reading
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