PUSHING INTO THE MID-RANGE: The new BMW F 800 S twin-cylinder
09/29/2005 Munich. With its completely new mid-range sports bikes, BMW Motorrad is ringing in the next round of its model offensive. In the first half of 2006, the F 800 will be the fourth model series to come off the Berlin assembly lines and it is sure to stir up the middle class. The F 800 S is an 800-cc twin which ... Continue reading
David Prawel to Present at Boeing CAD Interoperability Conference
LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 30 -- Industry consultant, speaker and author David Prawel, founder and president of Longview Advisors Inc., will be speaking at Boeing's Eighth Annual Product Data Exchange Conference, to be held on Oct. 3 - 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. Topics presented at the conference will include feature-based ... Continue reading
PPG to Implement 6-Cent-Per-Pound Price Increase for Fiber Glass
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 30, 2005--PPG Industries will raise prices 6 cents per pound Nov. 1 for all fiber glass shipments in North and South America, largely because of skyrocketing energy prices, said Victoria Holt, senior vice president, glass and fiber glass. In addition, Holt said PPG will not enter into long-term contra ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Expiration and Settlement of Exchange Offer
TROY, Mich., Sept. 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the expiration of its offer to exchange a new series of Senior Notes due Sept. 15, 2015, for up to $350 million of its outstanding $499 million 6.80 percent Senior Notes (the "6.80 percent Notes") due Feb. 15, 2009, and $150 million 7.125 percent Senior Notes ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 30, 2005--Broadwing Corporation today announced that it is teaming up with Infiniti Pro Series driver P.J. Abbott to raise money for the Central Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross at Saturday's Texas Thunder 200. The event is a NASCAR sanctioned Grand National Division Race and although Abbott ... Continue reading
Chrysler Club Championship Regional Tournament Swings Into Action in Virginia
* Amateur golfers from Virginia and the Northeast U.S. to compete in regional play for spot in the finals to become a national amateur champion * Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Junior Golf Association * Chrysler to offer test drives of its top products to golf participants and ... Continue reading
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio--Sept. 30, 2005--The "Charity Chopper," the one-of-a-kind, custom motorcycle designed and built to help raise much-needed funds for fighting blood-related cancers, is now up for auction on eBay Motors. Built by legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz in collaboration with fund-raiser co-sponsors PPG Ind ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. Announces $195.0 Million Securitization
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 30, 2005--Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. announced that it closed a term securitization transaction today, issuing $183.3 million of Notes backed by automotive receivables. In the transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased $183,300,000 of Notes backed by automotive receivables origina ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Sept. 30, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) has filed today form 8-K's on the agreements summarized today in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which agreements include a settlement agreement among the Company, the Plan Proponents and the U.K. Administrators, which would settle all outstanding ma ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it had signed an agreement with Kirtland Capital Partners to purchase Instron Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of instruments, software and services for the testing of materials and structures. Terms of the pending transaction were not d ... Continue reading
Jeg's Mail Order Revolutionizes Industry Again
CHICAGO, Sept. 30 -- Jeg's Mail Order, an industry leader in the high performance parts aftermarket, has announced another breakthrough for the competitive auto parts mail order business. Beginning immediately, Jeg's Mail Order customers will receive free 1-2 day nationwide delivery on all orders taken through the Jeg' ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 30, 2005--Employees at PPG Industries' Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex restored power today, enabling the chlor-alkali facility to generate the minimum amount of electricity needed for the plant's basic infrastructure. "This is an important first step, and a significant accomplishment," said Kevi ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces National Talent Search for New HEMI Guy who will Co-Star in Ad Campaign to Launch the New 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 * Open Casting Call to be held October 1, 2005, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and October 2, 2005, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. * New HEMI Character to Co-star in National Television Campaign for the New 2 ... Continue reading
* Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how Chrysler vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks * Opportunity to drive two of the hottest Chrysler vehicles, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 * Drag racing, golf simulations, food and wine tasting demonstrations, ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning to Start Petit Enduro from Third on GT2 Grid
Petersen/ White Lightning to Start Petit Enduro from Third on GT2 Grid BRASELTON, Ga., Sept. 30, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing, the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT2 class point leader, will start tomorrow’s 10 hour/ 1,000 mile Petit Le Mans third on the class grid. Patrick Long (Las ... Continue reading
NISSAN VERSA A Timely Addition to the Nissan Family By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau After teetering on the brink of disaster a few years ago Nissan has come back strong under the guidance of the auto industry’s brightest mega star, president Carlos Ghosn (rhymes with bone), who believes any problem can be solved by ... Continue reading
Late News Flash (09/27/05) I guess that enough people who saw this “all new” MX-5 called it a Miata that Ford/Mazda have decided to once again officially call it a Miata By Bob Gordon Zippy yet refined, flashy yet restrained, bigger yet still smallish feeling, sports car look yet big car comfort, the 2006 M ... Continue reading
Reality Racing Denounces Unauthorized Faxes
BOCA RATON, Fla. Sept. 30, 2005; Reality Racing, Inc's. Board of Directors, Executive Committee and legal team were recently made aware of an illegal, unauthorized, unsolicited fax blast mentioning Reality Racing, Inc., sent out under the heading of Small Cap Stock Bulletin, to hundreds of thousands of potential stock ... Continue reading
Graham Rahal Confirmed as Youngest Driver to Win SCCA Runoffs Championship
For Immediate Release Graham Rahal Confirmed as Youngest Driver to Win SCCA Runoffs Championship TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 30, 2005) - For all the accolades his famous father Bobby accumulated in his career, Graham Rahal will always have a one-up on his dad. At the age of 16 years, nine months and 20 days, Graham Rahal, of N ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2005 Third Quarter Earnings
GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2005 third quarter conference call on Wednesday, October 19, 2005. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the company's release of third quarter earnings at 7 a.m. central time on that same day. The ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Presents $100,000 to Huston-Tillotson University
Donation to Support White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities MILWAUKEE, Sept. 30 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the global leader in facility management and design, presented $100,000 to Huston- Tillotson University, located in Austin, Texas. The donation supports the White House Initiative on ... Continue reading
$15 Million Available To Wisconsin If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According To Experts MADISON, Wis., Sept. 30 -- Wisconsin is eligible for a $15,237,150 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred ... Continue reading
$16 Million Available to Missouri If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 30 -- Missouri is eligible for a $16,203,001 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- ref ... Continue reading
$28.6 Million Available to Pennsylvania If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania is eligible for a $28,633,342 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- ref ... Continue reading
$3.7 Million Available to Vermont if It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts MONTPELIER, Vt., Sept. 30 -- Vermont is eligible for a $3,725,188 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred ... Continue reading
$5 Million Available to West Virginia if it Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 30 -- West Virginia is eligible for a $5,092,399 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- r ... Continue reading
Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Record Safety Belt Usage in the U.S.
Washington DC September 30, 2005; A record 82 percent of Americans wear their safety belts while driving or riding in their vehicles, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta announced today at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National Conference, in Washington D.C. According to a scientific survey by ... Continue reading
Long Takes Thrilling Miata Cup N.A. Championship Race At Atlanta
For Immediate Release Long Takes Thrilling Miata Cup North American Championship Race At Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2005) - Tom Long, of Raleigh, N.C., made a diving last-lap pass for the lead in turn 10 to take today's SCCA Pro Racing Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook North American Championship wi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Dedicated to Helping Those Devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Volkswagen of America, Inc. to contribute cash, vehicles and matching funds to the American Red Cross AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Volkswagen of America announced today that its Foundation will make an immediate cash donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund to help support the relie ... Continue reading
Takata Sponsors MADD's Tie One On For Safety Campaign For Third Consecutive Year
Takata to Present Contribution at MADD's National Conference in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, is teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the third straight year to be the national presenting sponsor of MADD's Tie One On For Safety holid ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Weekly Vehicle Production - September 30, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 351,175 units, down 5.9 percent from the 373,275 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 12,324, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Screws Up Again - But Stll Mercedes
Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 30, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST Thanks to everyone for sending us this story, but we'll have to give credit to Gabriel for sending it to us first. Today, Mercedes announced they will be recalling 50,000 vehicles, due to a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, wh ... Continue reading
$15 Million Available To Minnesota If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According To Experts SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 30 -- Minnesota is eligible for a $15,287,505 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- refe ... Continue reading
$16.5 Million Available to Virginia If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 30 -- Virginia is eligible for a $16,574,441 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred ... Continue reading
$3.7 Million Available to Maine if It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 30 -- Maine is eligible for a $3,725,188 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation - referred to a ... Continue reading
$3.7 Million Available to Rhode Island If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 30 -- Rhode Island is eligible for a $3,725,188 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- ref ... Continue reading
$5 Million Available to North Dakota If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 30 -- North Dakota is eligible for a $5,138,213 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- refer ... Continue reading
$5 Million Available to South Dakota if It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts PIERRE, S.D., Sept. 30 -- South Dakota is eligible for a $5,213,510 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referre ... Continue reading
$7 Million Available To Nebraska If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According To Experts LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 30 -- Nebraska is eligible for a $7,437,184 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred t ... Continue reading
Kia Recalls 70,000 LD Spectras
Washington DC September 30, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Kia said yesterday it will recall over 70,000 of their 2004 and 2005 Spectra sedans because the computer that operates the air bag system may confuse a child seat for an adult in the front passenger seat, reports AP. Kia spokesman Ian Beavis said the ... Continue reading
Points leader Scelzi in exciting chase, has sights set on Dallas win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Sept. 23-25, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI IN EXCITING CHASE, HAS SIGHTS SET ON DALLAS WIN ... Continue reading
Bazemore on consistent course heading to Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Sept. 23-25, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE ON CONSISTENT COURSE HEADING TO DALLAS DALLAS ... Continue reading
Bill Ford: Employee Address On Innovation Today, September 21
WHAT: Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford is meeting with employees in the company's Scientific Research Laboratory to talk about innovation as one of the company's core strategies. News media are invited to attend the meeting. A news briefing with Bill Ford will follow. A phone bridge for the meeting and news briefing is ... Continue reading
Capps aims to make up lost ground in Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Sept. 23-25, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS AIMS TO MAKE UP LOST GROUND IN DALLAS DALLAS (Sep ... Continue reading
Chrysler Club Championship Regional Tournament Swings Into Action in New England
* Amateur golfers from New England to compete in regional play for spot in the finals to become a national amateur champion * Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Junior Golf Association * Chrysler to offer test drives of its top products to golf participants and spectators WHAT: Am ... Continue reading
Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
OAKLAND, Calif.--Sept. 21, 2005--The Clorox Company (PCX:CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Nov. 15, 2005, to stockholders of record on Oct. 31, 2005. The Clorox Company The Clorox Company is a leading m ... Continue reading
Dr. Carl Benz Automotive Museum Moves To New Location (Mercedes-Benz)
Dr. Carl Benz Automotive Museum Moves To New Location Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 21, 2005 at 9:45 AM CST If you're planning on visiting the Dr. Carl Benz Automotive Museum, you'll soon have to visit a new location. This month, the museum is moving form its current Ladenburg location to the almost 100 year ... Continue reading
FW: Shirley Nets Third Place Finish at WoO "Pepsi Nationals"
Press Release SHIRLEY NETS THIRD PLACE FINISH AT WoO ³PEPSI NATIONALS² Contact: Michelle Petroff, (618) 406-6842 or michelle@michellepetroff.com CHATHAM, IL (September 20, 2005) Regional racing standout, Brian Shirley, has captured many headlines in the short time since switching from the professional motorcycle r ... Continue reading
``GAS COMES STANDARD'' Mitsubishi Motors North America to Offer Customers a Year's Worth of Gasoline
CYPRESS, Calif.--Sept. 21, 2005--Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today announced a new retail program that rewards buyers of new 2005 model-year vehicles with a year's worth of gasoline. The program begins Friday and runs through the end of October. All buyers of a new 2005 model-year Galant, Endeavor, Mo ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, September 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its International and North American Wheel Groups intend to expand their product lines to include low-pressure cast aluminum wheels for commercial truck and trailer customers. Current plans are to have several truck wheel desig ... Continue reading
Green eager for return to ‘Monster Mile’ Eddyville, Ky. – You don’t always get a second chance at something, so Mark Green is planning on making the most of his second opportunity to race at Dover International Speedway this weekend. Green will be forced to make the field on time in the #23 Vassarette / BMAR Ch ... Continue reading
* * * NHRA Reschedules O'Reilly Fall Nationals * * *
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NHRA POSTPONES O'REILLY FALL NATIONALS Projected Path of Hurricane Rita Includes Eastern Texas; POWERade Series Race Rescheduled for Oct. 6-9 GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2005) - NHRA announced, today, that it has postponed the O'Reilly NHRA Fall N ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: 21st annual Toyo Tires Nationals Sept. 15-18, Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pa. TOP FUEL * In a finals rematch from the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, POWERade Series points leader Tony Schumacher and his U.S. Army team turned the tables on ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis To Stretch Legs at Glen Long Course
Shane Lewis To Stretch Legs at Glen Long Course WATKINS GLEN, NY., September 21, 2005 - Shane Lewis loves the challenge of wringing the last bit of speed from a racecar. As such, the Jupiter, Fla.-resident finds the "Long Course" at Watkins Glen International one of the true challenges of his year. Saturday's Crown Roy ... Continue reading
Slow Start, Quick Finish To Second Qualifying Day at SCCA Runoffs
For Immediate Release Slow Start, Quick Finish To Second Qualifying Day at SCCA Runoffs LEXINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2005) - An auspicious beginning that included three delays set the tone for a messy Wednesday qualifying session at the 2005 SCCA National Championship Runoffs(r) Presented by Kohler. The less than stellar ... Continue reading
AAA Advises: 'Be Ready. Be Set. Be Focused.' for Drive Safely Work Week on October 3-7
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 29 -- Chatting with a fellow carpooler, checking voicemail on a cell phone on the way into the office, and grabbing a quick bite to eat all can be hazardous to an employee's heath -- if done while behind the wheel. That is why AAA Minnesota/Iowa is teaming up with employers across the nation to ... Continue reading
Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 520 Portable Navigation Device
Navigation Leader Builds on Award-Winning iCN Product Line RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 29 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the continued expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation prod ... Continue reading
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.--Sept. 29, 2005--When driver Dave Blaney, Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the Jack Daniel's racing team hit the track at the Texas Motor Speedway on November 6th, the No. 07 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be sporting a "Pride of Texas" paint scheme chosen by race fans in the Lone Star State. Beginning O ... Continue reading
Fifth Annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Joliet, Ill. (September 29, 2005) * With momentum building after a victory in Reading, Pa., Q Racing¹s Nitro Funny Car driver, Tony ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Conference Call Available on Company Web Site
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that interested shareholders, investors and others may listen to the company's third quarter 2005 conference call with securities analysts on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. EDT. The call will cover third quarter 2005 financial results and may ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, NC--Sept. 30, 2005--ASC Construction Equipment USA, Inc., a leading provider of Volvo construction equipment in the Southeast, announces new locations, plans for additional facilities and other accomplishments to expand customer support coverage. In December 2004, ASC Construction Equipment acquired the asse ... Continue reading
Clients of King & Spalding Secure Sweeping Victory Against Subaru Distributors
- United States Court of Appeals Affirms District of New York's Dismissal of Claim Brought by Subaru Distributors Against Subaru of America, Fuji Heavy Industries, General Motors Corp., SAAB Automobile AB and SAAB Cars USA in Dispute Over 'Rebadged' Cars - NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- King & Spalding LLP, a leading internatio ... Continue reading
Delaware Horseshoe Crab Ventures Across America on U-Haul Truck
LEWES, Del., Sept. 30 -- Phoenix-based U-Haul, the leader in the do-it-yourself moving industry, in partnership with the University of Delaware, announced today the release of 600 new 26-foot moving trucks that display the vibrant image of the horseshoe crab, the world's oldest living fossil. The horseshoe crab survive ... Continue reading
KINGSTON, Pa., Sept. 30 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. ("Diamond Triumph"), a leading provider of automotive glass replacement and repair services in the United States, announced today that it is further extending the expiration date of its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer (the "Offer") for up to $19,000,000 ... Continue reading
Governor Perry, Toyota Introduce More On-Site Suppliers in Texas
Investment, Employment Higher Than Earlier Estimates SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30 -- Employment and investment by on-site suppliers at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) will exceed earlier projections, state and local officials and the company said today. TMMTX and its on-site suppliers together will employ about 4,10 ... Continue reading
Gremlins and New Orleans visit aside, Stevens set for 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 GREMLINS AND NEW ORLEANS VISIT DEALT WITH, ST ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Having Record Sales Month and Launches Media Evaluation Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 30 -- NowAuto Group (BULLETIN BOARD: NAUG) announces that Navicom has achieved record GPS unit sales in September. Sales of GPS units totaled 511 units. The 511 GPS units have been shipped to the customers. Navicom anticipates a continued month over month growth rate as the new Navicom q Networ ... Continue reading
OSW Technical Documentation entscheidet sich für Selects Inmedius S1000D-Tools
   PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-29. September 2005--Inmedius, Inc., ein führender Anbieter von Lösungen auf dem Gebiet der technischen Dokumentation für Industrien, die über eine hohe Menge an Militär-, Verteidigungs- und Kapitalgütern verfügen, kündigte heute an, dass sich OSW Technical Do ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Sept. 30, 2005--DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:BMSR) and Planetwide Games, Inc. have announced a licensing agreement to develop and publish a line of video games based on DIRT's national and regional touring dirt track series including the historic World of Outlaws Sprint Series(R). These action moto ... Continue reading
Seattle's First Mercedes-Benz Dealership Opens a Second Location
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Sept. -- Phil Smart Jr. opens a new satellite dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood, on October 1, 2005. Smart is investing in the one of the fastest growing communities just north of Seattle. "I went to school in Lynnwood," said Phil Smart Jr. ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 30, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) was named fourth to Deloitte's Canadian Technology Fast 50, the annual program that recognizes excellence, innovation, and the fastest growing tech companies in Canada. Westport was also recognized by Business in Vancouver at a separate ce ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Sept. 30, 2005--Worthington Industries, Inc. today announced that it has amended and restated its long-term revolving credit facility with a consortium of banks led by Scotia Capital and PNC Bank. The amendment provides for an extension of the facility commitments to September 2010, beyond the maturity ... Continue reading
Zoom Media Wins 2005 Creative Media Award for Dodge Campaign; Sole Out-Of-Home Company Honored
NEW YORK--Sept. 30, 2005--Zoom Media, in conjunction with advertising agency Global Hue, won the 2005 Multicultural Media Award for its out-of-home Dodge campaign at the Second Annual Creative Media Awards presented this week by Media Magazine. Zoom, which was one of 16 winners, was the only out-of-home company to win ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Sept. 30, 2005--In an effort to help White House staff answer the President's call to drive less and carpool and ride public transit more, Flexcar has introduced the first White House shared car. Conveniently located a few hundred yards from the West Wing, in a reserved Flexcar parking spot, the Honda Civic ... Continue reading
$13.5 Million Available to Massachusetts if it Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- Massachusetts is eligible for a $13,596,153 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred to ... Continue reading
$3.7 Million Available to Wyoming If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 30 -- Wyoming is eligible for a $3,725,188 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred t ... Continue reading
$11 Million Available to Kansas If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 30 -- Kansas is eligible for an $11,184,630 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred to ... Continue reading
$15.7 Million Available to Indiana if it Includes Pick-Up Trucks in its Seat Belt Law
Seat Belt Exemption for Pick-up Trucks Results in Drastically Lower Seat Belt Use, According to Experts INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30 -- Indiana is eligible for a $15,738,565 grant if it eliminates an exemption in its seat belt law that allows pick-up truck occupants to ride unbelted, and strengthens its primary seat belt law ... Continue reading
$11 Million Available to Kentucky If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 30 -- Kentucky is eligible for a $11,210,594 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation -- referred ... Continue reading
$12 Million Available to Colorado If It Enacts Stronger Seat Belt Law
Weak Seat Belt Law Results in Low Seat Belt Use, High Fatalities, According to Experts DENVER, Sept. 30 -- Colorado is eligible for a $12,015,277 grant if it strengthens its seat belt law to allow law enforcement officers to stop and issue citations to motorists based solely on a seat belt violation - referred to as a ... Continue reading
General Motors Ends Employee Discount Program; Ford, DaimlerChrysler to End Theirs Monday
DETROIT September 30, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, is ending its popular discount program that let buyers pay the same price its employees pay for vehicles throughout the summer. The promotion was scheduled to end Friday at the close of busin ... Continue reading
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Toyota Highlander Hybrid ENGINE: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 with Hybrid Synergy Drive HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 184.6 x 71.9 x 66.1 in. TIRES: P225 ... Continue reading
Torrance, Calif. September 29, 2005; Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative applies an increasingly comprehensive and industry-leading approach to vehicle safety by providing enhanced levels of occupant protection to Honda and Acura vehicles regardless of size or price, along with improved safety for pedestrians. A t ... Continue reading
ISC to Purchase the Assets of Pikes Peak International Raceway
~ Will Petition NASCAR to Realign Busch Series Date to Martinsville Speedway for 2006 ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that Rocky Mountain Speedway Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISC, has entered into an agreement to purchase ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Mercedes to Recall 50,000 Cars to Fix Potential Windshield Wiper Problem
FRANKFURT, Germany September 30, 2005; The AP reportred that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that its Mercedes Car Group was recalling some 50,000 cars because of a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, which will affect mostly buyers in the German market, includes Vaneo models built between April 20 ... Continue reading
Featured on 2006 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne: HotShot!
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 - The aftermarket helped revolutionize windshield cleaning and de-icing by being the first to offer drivers HotShot, the hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system. The award-winning system, manufactured by Microheat, Inc., has been available in the aftermarket for over a y ... Continue reading
Dodge Teams Up With Texas to 'Mega' Live and 'Mega' Give
Larger-Than-Life Contests Benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts Begin at the State Fair of Texas TODAY WHAT: The Dodge brand is giving Texans an opportunity to show the world they really do "live" large and "give" large through a series of Mega Livin' contests to be held at the State Fair of Texas Friday, Sept. 30 throug ... Continue reading
MADD Presents Strides for Change at Castle Island
5K Walk to Benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Nissan Teams With MADD as National Sponsor and Encourages Public Support BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is pleased to announce that its inaugural signature 5K walk, Strides for Change, will be held at Castle Island, South Boston on Saturday, Oc ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Local Gas Prices Trickle Lower
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 30, 2005--Hurricane Rita's effect on Southern California gas prices has been negligible and gasoline prices continue their slow downward march. More rapid price declines are expected in the coming weeks, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2005 First Half Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, September 30 -- 1H05 1H04 Var% Revenues 188.1 220.4 -14.6% EBITDA 19.3 26.6 -27.9% Operating Result 4.6 12.1 -62.3% Net result (3.5) 2.6 n.a. Net Debt (116.3) (130.3) (Million euro) The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. approved today the first half 2005 financial results, which have bee ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices on Upswing after Hurricane Rita
HOUSTON--Sept. 30, 2005--Gasoline prices have reversed course and are now on the upswing following Hurricane Rita, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average price for regular self-serve jumped ten cents to $2.774 a gallon -- that's nearly a dollar higher than last year's record high of $1.823 a gallo ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unleashes New Technologies
Innovations Enhance Safety, Entertainment and Convenience DETROIT – This fall Cadillac delivers several innovative new technologies to consumers, as the brand continues its renaissance of new vehicles with dramatic designs and useful, intuitive new features. These new technologies range from important safety inno ... Continue reading
INDY 500 VET SALAZAR, VANCE PARTNER TO PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CAR FROM RILEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN INDY 500 VET SALAZAR, VANCE PARTNER TO PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CAR FROM RILEY INDIANAPOLIS – Six-time Indianapolis 500 starter Eliseo Salazar of Santiago, Chile and longtime USAC participant Johnny Vance of Dayton, Ohio will ... Continue reading
Hall Surprises East Coast Drivers, Takes Miata Cup Shootout Pole In Atlanta
For Immediate Release Hall Surprises East Coast Drivers, Snags Miata Cup Shootout Pole At Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 29, 2005) - Justin Hall may have never seen Road Atlanta prior to this week, but the SCCA Pro Racing Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook Pacific Tour Champion from Davis, Calif., managed to ... Continue reading
Parrot Introduces Bluetooth(R) Car Kit with Color LCD for Photo ID
SAN FRANCISCO--Sept. 29, 2005--Parrot, the world's first company to produce Bluetooth(R) car kits, has launched the CK3200 LS-COLOR Advanced Car Kit for drivers who want wireless hands-free phone function with easy-to-read color LCD display. The 64mmx58mmx20mm dash-mounted color LCD screen displays information includin ... Continue reading
First-Ever TV PSA to Promote Booster Seat Awareness
Expansive TV, Outdoor, Radio and Online Campaign Lends Walt Disney's Original 'Cinderella' Classic to Life-Saving PSAs WASHINGTON and BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Advertising Council (AdCouncil) today announced ... Continue reading
DETROIT September 29, 2005; HUMMER has announced a major milestone with the sale of its100,000 th H2 today. Since the H2’s launch in 2002, HUMMER has grown its model portfolio to include the H1 Alpha, H2 SUT and H3, and has expanded its dealer network to 167 dealer points. “The sale of the 100,000 th H2 is ... Continue reading
NHRA Northeast Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Thursday from US 13 Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION FINALS U.S. 13 DRAGWAY, DELMAR, DEL. Thursday, September 29, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 278-1956 NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES COMPETITORS TAKE TO THE QUARTER-MILE AT U.S. 13 DRAGWAY DELMAR, Del. More than 600 ... Continue reading
RINGERS GLOVES AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE NHRA NATIONALS PRE-RACE Moorpark, Calif. - (September 29, 2005) The Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle riders have the next two races off, but let’s take a look at the NHRA POWERade points and see how our Ringers racers are doing with only four races left in the season. Rin ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Sept. 29, 2005--This Saturday, Oct. 1, Mattel will roll out its 2006 Hot Wheels(R) basic car assortment at retailers nationwide, featuring a series of Faster Than Ever(TM) cars. Identified by the orange-colored stamping on their five-spoke wheels, Faster Than Ever(TM) cars will feature special nicke ... Continue reading
SILVER CROWN EXHIBITION SET FOR OCT. 7 AT KANSAS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN SILVER CROWN EXHIBITION SET FOR OCT. 7 AT KANSAS INDIANAPOLIS – An exhibition will be held next Friday for the new generation Silver Crown Series cars at the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. during the fourth weekend of the ... Continue reading
POPULAR MECHANICS Awards GM 3.9 V-6 For Breakthrough Technology
New York September 29, 2005; General Motors' new 3.9-liter V-6 has been recognized for ground-breaking technology by the editors of POPULAR MECHANICS in the publication's first "POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards." The announcement was made today at the American Museum of Natural History and will be featured in the ... Continue reading
Carfax Responds to Water-Damaged Cars Soon Flooding Used Car Market
FAIRFAX, Va.--Sept. 29, 2005--Free Carfax Flood Checks (www.carfax.com/flood) are now available to help prevent consumers from unknowingly buying a flood-damaged car. "Anyone buying or selling a used car needs to be aware of potential problems that may exist," says Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "We' ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- Deborah deBoer Henderson, vice president of Quality, Engineering and Technology within ArvinMeritor, Inc.'s Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group, was honored by Automotive News at a gala held Wednesday, Sept. 28 in recognition of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Hend ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce September 2005 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's September Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President-Sales WHEN: Monday, October 3, 2005 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT DETAILS: Teleconference: +1-800-857-0714 +1-210-795-9123 Call Leader: Kevin McCormick Passcode: Sales OTHER: Following the conf ... Continue reading
Global Aerial Surveillance Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Craig Cervantes Retains Role of President with an Emphasis on Research and Development LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29 -- Global Aerial Surveillance , a developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for both commercial and military applications, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Hale H. Hitchcock as CEO. Hitc ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Announces Completion and Commercial Launch of New q Network and New GPS Tracking Unit
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29 -- NowAuto Group announces today that wholly owned subsidiary, Navicom GPS announced its commercial launch of its new Microburst, GPS and q network today. Over 100 pre-ordered units of Navicom's Navitraq V shipped this week and are being installed across the country. Completion of existing o ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair Expands to Mexico and Latin America
FT. MYERS, Fla. & MONTERREY, Mexico--Sept. 29, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM), today announced that it has signed an agreement to bring its NeoMedia Micro Paint business to Mexico and Latin America. Charles T. Jensen, NeoMedia's president and CEO, said his company has contracted with Micropaint de Mexi ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Honors Top Remarketers at Annual Awards Meeting
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, recently recognized top regional auto auction remarketers at the Wheels Vehicle Remarketing annual awards meeting that took place during the National Auto Auction Association's 57th Annual Convention held September ... Continue reading
WHAT: Ford Motor Company Senior Vice President for Global Purchasing, Tony Brown, will conduct a conference call for media regarding efforts to develop a sustainable business model to drive mutual profitability for both Ford and a select group of strategic suppliers globally. A phone bridge for the conference call is a ... Continue reading
Announces Formation of Blue Water Holdings, Inc. NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- KPS Special Situations Fund II ("KPS") announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the North American automotive business ("Blue Water") of Sarna Kunststoff Holding AG through a newly formed company, BWAS Holdings, Inc. Blue Water inc ... Continue reading
SALINE, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Latitude Consulting Group today announced the release of the Ready Solutions 2005 Extended Enterprise learning management system (LMS) with enhanced certification and enrollment features. Administrators using Latitude's Ready Solutions 2005 LMS can quickly and easily make changes to courses a ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Stock
CHICAGO--Sept. 29, 2005--LKQ Corporation today announced that the public offering of 3,450,000 shares of its common stock was priced at $29.00 per share to the public. The offering includes 2,700,000 primary shares being sold by LKQ and 750,000 secondary shares being sold by selling stockholders. The size of the offeri ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 29, 2005--Oxygen S.p.A., a provider of electric transporters, has chosen Saphion(R) lithium-ion battery systems from Valence Technology, Inc. to power two models of electric scooters. Saphion technology is the industry's first commercially available, safe, large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batt ... Continue reading
Two Visteon Leaders Recognized Among Auto Industry's Top Women
Buckingham and Greenway join list selected by Automotive News VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Two Visteon Corporation leaders were honored Wednesday night for being among the automotive industry's 100 leading women. Visteon's Lorie Buckingham, senior vice president, global services group and chief information of ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Says Be Ready - Be Set - Be Focused: Drive Safely to Work Week is October 3-7
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Chatting with a fellow carpooler, checking voicemail on a cell phone on the way into the office, and grabbing a quick bite to eat can be hazardous to an employee's health ... if done while behind the wheel. That is why AAA Chicago is teaming up with employers across the nation to promote the n ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2005 third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial toll free 888-693-3477 five to ten minutes prior to the ... Continue reading
Sale allows Sarna to concentrate on continuation, further expansion of Sarnafil division SARNEN, Switzerland, Sept. 29 -- The Sarna Group today announced the sale of its U.S. automotive division, Sarnamotive Blue Water, to BWAS Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of KPS Special Situations Fund II (KPS), a New York-based priva ... Continue reading
Navman Announces the New iCN 550 High-End Portable Guidance System
Navigation Leader Adds New Flagship Model to Popular iCN Product Line RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 29 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the addition of a new flagship device to its rapidly expanding consumer electron ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Sept. 29, 2005--More than one million consumers have heeded the call of the Drive(R) Insurance from Progressive marketing campaign and visited driveinsurance.com to find out more about the benefits of buying auto insurance through an independent agent or broker, including personal service and ad ... Continue reading
* Ford is entering into new long-term agreements with select suppliers of key components globally to create a stronger, sustainable business model. * This innovative program includes a commitment from the suppliers to bring leading-edge technological innovations to Ford. * Autoliv, Delphi, Johnson Controls, Lear, Magna ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Sept. 29, 2005--Parrot, the world's first company to produce Bluetooth(R) car kits, has named WaveBlue, based in Santa Monica, California, as a new marketing and sales partner to handle distribution and sales support of its full line of Bluetooth car kits in the California market. "Parrot is moving aggre ... Continue reading
Industrial Revolution rises out of Florida: firm creates and markets nano-coating to block corrosion
Industrial Revolution rises out of Florida: firm creates and markets nano-coating to block corrosion Naples FL - Sept. 29, 2005 - A new nano-coating is on the market that is proven to insulate and protect against corrosion, extending the service life of pipes, tanks, ducts, boilers, refineries, ships, and trucks. Indus ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Buyers Using the Internet Reaches Record Levels WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Product-related information has become the primary focus for new-vehicle shoppers who use the Internet to research models, significantly surpassing price information for the first time, according the J.D. Power and Associa ... Continue reading
Lexus General Manager Bob Carter to Join Company's First Ever Live Chat
WHAT: A first-ever live online chat with Lexus Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter about the all-new 2006 Lexus IS luxury sport sedan. The new IS, arriving in showrooms across the country this fall in October, is completely redesigned from the ground up and is available in the following models: IS 250, IS 250 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Sept. 29, 2005--SSA Global(TM) , a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of E.piphany, Inc. ("Epiphany"), a global customer relationship management (CRM) provider. As a result of this merger, Epiphany will operate as a wholly owned sub ... Continue reading
Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. Announces Management Promotions
VERO BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 29, 2005--Bimini Mortgage Management, Inc. , a real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-related securities, today announced management promotions. George H. Haas IV (age 29) has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Mortgage Research and Trading. A ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Diversity Department Honored by the American Advertising Federation
Workplace Diversity Achievement Award NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- DaimlerChrysler's Diversity Department was recognized today with the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) prestigious Mosaic Award for making significant strides towards a diverse workplace. "We appreciate this coveted honor from the American Advertising Fe ... Continue reading
Dodge Kicks Off Texas State Fair with Introduction of All-New 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Dually
Largest pickup cab on the planet adds dual rear wheels for 'Mega' towing and hauling capability * 5.9-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine provides best-in-class 610 lb.- ft. of torque -- more than Ford's PowerStroke or Chevrolet's Duramax(R) diesel engines * The biggest, most innovative pickup cab ever -- more than 12 in ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 29, 2005--Inmedius, Inc., a leading provider of technical documentation solutions to defense and capital equipment intensive industries, announced that OSW Technical Documentation, a publications house located in Munich, Germany, has chosen Inmedius ASD S1000D standard based software to support the de ... Continue reading
Panasonic ELS Surround Listening Events in NYC for Talking Heads Box Set
Two listening events for the release of the Talking Heads' catalog in DVD- A will be held October 6. Press is invited to join members of the band for food, drinks and listening at two locations: 3:00 - 5:00 - Avatar Studios, 441 West 53rd Street And at the legendary landmark that launched Talking Heads' career 7:00p - ... Continue reading
Troxel eager to get on sterling Route 66 Raceway
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 TROXEL EAGER TO GET ON ROUTE 66 RACEWAY'S STE ... Continue reading
Charter Communications Partners With Toyota of Glendora in Creating Awareness of Mental Illness
IRWINDALE and HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Charter Communications has partnered with Toyota of Glendora to promote the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Walks this Saturday, October 1, 2005. Starting at 9 a.m. at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale and the Huntington Beach Pier, thousands of people will ... Continue reading
GDX Announces Executive Management Appointments
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 29 -- GDX Automotive today announced the appointment of Howard Duxbury as Chief Operating Officer and President, Global. Mr. Duxbury joins GDX Automotive after senior management positions with TI Automotive and Siebe Automotive. "GDX is fortunate to have a proven automotive industry leade ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Seating Forms Joint Venture With Das Korea
AURORA, Ontario, Sept. 29 -- Intier Automotive Seating, an operating group of Magna International Inc., today announced that it has agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture with DAS Korea. Intier DAS Seating Systems has been formed to pursue opportunities within the growing Asian region for the production of complete seats ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 29, 2005--The State plans to award statewide contracts for PC servers to Sacramento-based Marketware Technologies and San Diego-based Technology Integration Group, the Department of General Services announced today. The new, two-year contracts, reached through the California Strategic Sourcing ... Continue reading
TechTeam Global Announces Second Extension of Global SPOC Services Contract with Ford Motor Company
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) contract provides global helpdesk and deskside IT support services to Ford Motor Company worldwide SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 29 -- TechTeam Global, Inc., , a worldwide provider of information technology ("IT") and business process outsourcing support services, today announced that Ford Mot ... Continue reading
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