Steve Harris Rejoins GM as Vice President of Communications
DETROIT - Steve Harris will rejoin GM as vice president of global communications, effective Wednesday, Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today. Current Vice President Tom Kowaleski has resigned, effective March 1. Harris, who led GM's global communication organization from 1999 through 2003, returns after running ... Continue reading
Berge Ford Credits Sales Increase to Customer Loyalty Program
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2006-- Proof that Customer Loyalty Programs Gain New Customers and Retain the Most Profitable Ones Berge Ford announced today that its loyalty card members have purchased more than one million dollars worth of parts and service in the first year on MediaTrac's LoyaltyTrac(TM) solution. The l ... Continue reading
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2006--Actuate Corporation , the world leader in Enterprise Reporting and Performance Management Applications, today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2005 were $29.2 million, up 9% sequentially from ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- President Bush is expected to call for greater U.S. energy independence in his State of the Union address tonight, and he may discuss alternative transportation technologies such as plug-in hybrid vehicles. Following the president's speech, Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan will b ... Continue reading
A Look at the Progress Made by the Automotive Components Market on a Day-to-Day Basis
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 31, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31776 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Components Manufacturers - January Issue to their offering. Automotive Component Manufacturers is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings on all the activiti ... Continue reading
Applied Dynamics Launches Beta Program for the ADvantage Framework Version 8
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Jan. 31, 2006--Applied Dynamics International (ADI) today announced the beta release of their ADvantage simulation and test framework. Version 8 of the ADvantage Framework is scheduled to be formally released spring 2006. To support the spring launch, ADI has released a beta version of the ADvantage F ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
TROY, Mich., Jan. 31 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors at a meeting held today at corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, payable Mar. 13, 2006, to holders of record at the close of business on Feb. 21, 2006. (Log ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E CMSC Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.cmsc.org/CMSCPressRelease.htm Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) Heads to Orlando, Florida, from July 17 - 21, 2006, for the Premier Gathering of Por ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 31, 2006--CTS Corporation today announced fourth quarter revenues of $154.6 million, an 8% increase year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share of $0.22 were up 29% over the fourth quarter of 2004. Free cash flow was $12.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. On a year-over-year basis, fourth quart ... Continue reading
MATAWAN, N.J.--Jan. 31, 2006--Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPFD) announced today that the company with which it has entered into a definitive securities exchange agreement, Beijing Sino-US Jinche Yingang Auto Technological Services Ltd. ("AutoMart"), the premier automobile after service company in ... Continue reading
Eaton Names William Blausey Vice President, Chief Information Officer
CLEVELAND--Jan. 31, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that William W. Blausey Jr. has been named vice president, chief information officer. Blausey reports to Richard H. Fearon, executive vice president, chief financial and planning officer. "Bill has demonstrated an ability to work ... Continue reading
Flexpoint to Attend Annual Automotive Safety Summit
DRAPER, Utah--Jan. 31, 2006--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced company executives will travel to Europe to meet with Tier One suppliers in France and Germany and attend the Annual Automotive Safety Summit. Flexpoint's executives have scheduled meetings with automotive suppliers and manufacture ... Continue reading
Flextronics Announces Third Quarter Results
SINGAPORE, Jan. 31 -- Flextronics today announced results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2005 as follows: (USD in millions, Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended except EPS) December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net sales $4,187 $ 4,277 $11,969 $12,295 GAAP net income $42 $99 $98 $266 Net income, exclu ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 31, 2006--Attendees of 3GSM World Congress will experience the power of 3G and seamless mobility in the palm of their hands from Freescale Semiconductor , which will be showcasing its full range of wireless solutions for device manufacturers. Freescale, one of the world's largest semiconductor compa ... Continue reading
GDX Automotive Outsources MRO Purchasing to DSSI
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31 -- GDX Automotive has signed an agreement with DSSI to outsource the procurement of its indirect materials. Implementation will start immediately at GDX's largest facility in Wabash, Indiana. DSSI will provide GDX with a broad range of services, from sourcing to purchase-to-pay processing, to ... Continue reading
GEICO Recognizes Alford as Top Sales Counselor in Lakeland Region
LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 31 -- As the third-largest personal auto insurer in the state, GEICO is continuing to grow with the help of associates like Alan Alford of Valrico. Alford joined GEICO in 1999 after owning his own contracting business. Since then he has become quite knowledgeable about the questions and concerns dr ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Completes Purchase of Coatings & Adhesives Business from The Rhodia Group
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Jan. 31, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., the world's largest producer of thermoset resins, announced today it has completed its purchase of the decorative coatings and adhesives business unit of The Rhodia Group. The business produces emulsion and powder latexes, pressure sensitive adhesives and ... Continue reading
MoneyGram Announces Advanced Reporting Tool Enhancements For ExpressPayment's Payment Tracker
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 31, 2006--MoneyGram recently released an upgraded version of its Internet reporting and bill payment management tool for its business clients using the ExpressPayment(R) service. The tool, called Payment Tracker, is a browser-based application used for increased collection efficiencies. The latest enh ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: 'Put Texas in Your Corner!' TxDOT Encourages Texans to Register Vehicles on Time
SATELLITE FEEDS: Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET IA 5 IA 5 Transponder 24 Transponder 24 C-Band C-Band Downlink Freq: 4180 Horizontal Downlink Freq: 4180 Horizontal FORMAT: News Package With Extra Soundbites and B-roll. STORY SUMMARY: The Texas Departm ... Continue reading
New Head of Communication at Haldex
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Jan. 31, 2006--Lena Olofsdotter has been appointed head of communication at Haldex. She will assume her new position not later than April 1, 2006, and will report to Joakim Olsson, President and CEO. Lena Olofsdotter is currently director of corporate communications at Swedish Match. She was previous ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck To Webcast February 7, 2006 Shareholders' Meeting
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 31, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation will hold its 2006 annual shareholders' meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. central time. The meeting will be held at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wis. The meeting, including a speech by Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh's chairman, pres ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 31, 2006--PRIMEDIA Inc.'s Consumer Guides, the country's leading publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides and their respective Web sites, ApartmentGuide.com, AutoGuide.com and NewHomeGuide.com, today announced the acquisition of RentClicks.com, the largest online marketplace for s ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--Jan. 31, 2006--Further expanding the range of its award-winning enterprise interoperability solutions, Proficiency has become a vendor member in the JT Open Program and is adding support for the 3D JT data format in the Company's next version of its Collaboration Gateway(TM) product. The JT Open Program ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 31 -- Prominent business leader and civic activist Ronnie Lamarque launches a prime time television special in New Orleans this Tuesday night. The half hour show chronicles his childhood and rise to success in the automotive industry by establishing one of the largest auto dealer groups in the entire ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Redesigns Website
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW FOR 2006! Ringers Gloves Redesigns Website Moorpark, Calif. - (January 31, 2006) Here at Ringers Gloves, we are always loo ... Continue reading
Steel Prices to Remain High, Roland Berger Predicts
TROY, Mich.--Jan. 31, 2006--Rising steel prices have caused pain for many U.S. industries and significant relief is not on the horizon, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Since 2003, steel prices have climbed by more than 150 percent. Hot-rolled coil prices -- a benchmark for pricing -- reached a record h ... Continue reading
SOLON, Ohio--Jan. 31, 2006--Stopol, Inc. -- a leader in managing auctions and the acquisition and sale of production equipment, parts, businesses, divisions, product lines and manufacturing licenses in the plastics industry -- is launching a $1 million global expansion initiative to increase its visibility and presence ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 31, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31875 ) has announced the addition of Car Rental: Global Industry Guide to their offering. Our Car Rental: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the car rental industry. It ... Continue reading
The Minneapolis Boat Show Sailed to Success with Increased Attendance
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 31, 2006--The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), producers of the Minneapolis Boat Show, today announced that the 2006 Minneapolis Boat Show saw an increase in attendance of 29 percent over last year and an increase of 22 percent over the three year average. Total attendance for the sho ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 31, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31851) has announced the addition of Automotive Logistics Europe 2006 to their offering. The supply chain management strategies employed by the major automotive manufacturers are amongst the most sophisticated anywhere in i ... Continue reading
Toyota's 'Hybrid' Super Bowl Ad Sneak Peek Now Available on Toyota.com and Toyota.com/Espanol
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 31 -- While some companies are waiting until Sunday to debut their Super Bowl ads, Toyota is offering consumers a sneak peak of its entire Super Bowl commercial on Toyota.com and Toyota.com/espanol. The ad also is available as an iPod download. Toyota's Super Bowl ad features a "hybrid" approach ... Continue reading
United States Steel Corporation Declares Dividends
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors declared a dividend of 10 cents per share on U. S. Steel Common Stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business February 15, 2006. The directors also declared a dividend o ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Announces Common Stock Repurchase Program
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 8 million shares of its common stock. This repurchase authorization replaces the repurchase program announced July 26, 2005. It is expected that the purchases will be made from time to ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Financial Results Feb. 10
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 31 -- Visteon Corporation will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2005 financial results at 7 a.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 10, via PR Newswire. At 9 a.m. EST, a conference call is scheduled to discuss the results in further detail as well as other related matters. For whom: Security an ... Continue reading
Webcast/Time Change: BorgWarner 2005 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 31 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2005 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call When: February 9, 2006, 9 a.m. (Eastern). This is a change from the previously reported time of 9:30 a.m. Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts_right.html How: Live ... Continue reading
BOZEMAN, Mont.--Jan. 31, 2006--Zoot Enterprises, a leading provider of advanced instant credit decisioning and loan origination solutions, announced Version 6.0 of its WebRules(TM) Business Rules Developer. Zoot's WebRules tool is an object-oriented graphical interface for the development and on-going management of cus ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers: Jan. 31, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * SCHUMACHER AND ANDERSON FINALISTS FOR SPEED DRIVER OF THE YEAR: Tony Schumacher and Greg Anderson have been named finalists for the Speed Channel Driver of the Year award. The two NHRA POWERade Series drivers are among six finalists fo ... Continue reading
Mercedes Launches New Ad Campaign
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 31, 2006 at 9:10 AM CST As by now you're I'm sure you're all well aware, the new 2007 Mercedes S-Class has officially made its North American debut, and hints of the new model can be seen creeping up at dealerships around the country. But what fun is debuting a new model witho ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry vs. Chevrolet Camaro: Two Automotive Icons Battle for Buzz
Intelliseek Auto Show analysis finds online excitement high for the redesigned Toyota Camry and reborn Chevrolet Camaro CINCINNATI, Jan. 31 -- According to analysis of online "buzz" about new cars introduced at January's Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows, consumers are most excited about born-again muscle car concepts ... Continue reading
Performance Ratios for the Top Vehicle Manufactures, Including Information on Sales and Production
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 31, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31834) has announced the addition of Automotive Quarterly Review (Q4 - 2005) to their offering. Automotive Quarterly Review (AQR) is essential for everyone who needs to stay up to date on 21 of the top passenger vehicle man ... Continue reading
Cars.com Set to Boost New Car Sales with Launch of NewLeadsPlus
CHICAGO, Jan. 31 -- Cars.com today announced the launch of NewLeadsPlus, a lead generation product developed for franchise dealers to reach active, new car shoppers in their area. Using proprietary search engine technology, NewLeadsPlus generates leads from the top search engines and delivers them directly to dealershi ... Continue reading
Ultra Clean Diesel: A Viable Alternative for California's Future
IRWINDALE, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Working together with others in the automotive industry, Bosch continues to provide advancements in diesel technology. The introduction of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel this fall, coupled with new technologies in aftertreatment, turns clean diesel passenger vehicles into ultra-clean diesel ... Continue reading
Get Ready for Summer with HindSight from Vizualogic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan 330-494-6999, ext 201 mfagan@crowlinc.com (These are low-resolution images. Please click on either one to download a high resolution photo) Protect Your Summer 'Toys' with the Hindsight® C-1000 Vehicle Back-Up System by Vizualogic® Increases Safety, Installs Easily ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation Raises The Roof At Barrett-Jackson Auction
The Win-a-Cobra Raffle and the First 2007 Shelby GT500 Sold Set a New Record for Money Raised for Children’s Organ Transplant Organization GARDENA, Calif., (January 31, 2006) – The Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation (www.cscf.org) had a tremendously successful showing at the 2006 Barrett-Jac ... Continue reading
IC Corporation and Enova Working to Develop the Nation's First Hybrid School Bus
<b>Project Increases Fuel Economy by About 40 Percent, Signals IC Corporation's Continued Leadership in the School Transportation Industry</b> WARRENVILLE, Il - Jan. 30, 2006: IC Corporation, North America's largest school bus manufacturer, is working with Enova Systems, Inc. to introduce the nation's first hybrid scho ... Continue reading
New Six-Cylinder In-Line Engine Powers The All New Volvo S80
Together with the all new Volvo S80, Volvo Cars is unveiling an entirely new high-efficiency six-cylinder in-line engine. It features an advanced induction system that contributes to both good performance and impressive fuel efficiency. Several innovative solutions also make it possible to create a remarkably compact e ... Continue reading
All New Volvo S80 Challenges Class Leaders with Scandinavian Luxury
Los Angeles - January 31, 2006: The all new Volvo S80 makes its entry onto the market with a dynamic design language, firm focus on high comfort, smooth driving properties and world-class safety. A V8 engine in combination with four-wheel drive and an entirely new in-line six are other aces in the bid to attract the mo ... Continue reading
Japan's Vehicle Output up 2.7%
TOKYO January 31, 2006; Japan Today reported that production of passenger cars, trucks and buses in Japan increased 2.7% in 2005 from the previous year to 10,799,659 vehicles, up for the fourth straight year, on rising exports, an industry body said Monday. Domestic vehicle sales remained almost unchanged from 2004, bu ... Continue reading
Tire Tips From NASCAR Legend and Auto Club
NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 31, 2006; Now that the checkered flag has dropped on the racing and holiday travel season, many drivers are getting their vehicles in gear for 2006. NASCAR legend and AutoVantage spokesman Bobby Hamilton says it's a good idea to start at the bottom. "On and off the track, I know how important it is ... Continue reading
Student Registration for the Fourth Annual Interior Motives Design Conference is Now Open!
LONDON, January 31, 2006; "Already the amount of students registering from around the world has been overwhelming," says Ryan Borroff, who chairs the Interior Motives Design Awards judging panel. "Students seem genuinely excited and have been chasing us for weeks to open registration. This year we are expecting to rece ... Continue reading
Traditional Media Nearly Obsolete Among First-Time Vehicle Buyers - RIP
* Internet rated 'most important' informational tool more than radio, television, magazines and newspapers combined * Mobile media to spawn new marketing opportunities, predicts Polk SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31, 2006; Traditional mass media has been rendered nearly obsolete among first-time vehicle buyers, according to ... Continue reading
Honda Says Profit Drops on Non-Auto Factors As Sales Surge to Record
TOKYO January 31, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Honda's net profit dropped 12 percent in the most recent quarter on losses unrelated to its auto business as Japan's No. 3 carmaker reported booming sales and raised its earnings forecast for the full fiscal year. Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday reported ... Continue reading
Toyota Considering Making Camry Cars in Indiana
TOKYO January 30, 2006; The AP reported that Toyota is considering producing its mid-sized Camry sedan at new partner Fuji Heavy's U.S. plant in Indiana. Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe said Monday that details were still being worked out on the alliance with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., the Japanese make ... Continue reading
IC Corporation and Enova Working to Develop the Nation's First Hybrid School Bus
Project Increases Fuel Economy by About 40 Percent, Signals IC Corporation's Continued Leadership in the School Transportation Industry WARRENVILLE, Ill. January 30, 2006; IC Corporation, North America's largest school bus manufacturer, is working with Enova Systems, Inc. to introduce the nation's first hybrid school b ... Continue reading
Goodyear Hires McCann Erickson
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2006; The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced its selection of McCann Erickson as its United States advertising agency. The two companies will begin working together immediately. We were very pleased with the work of both 'finalist' agencies," said Joey Viselli, director of marketing services ... Continue reading
Land Rover Ads Say: LR is Truly 'Extraordinary'
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2006; Land Rover North America today launched an all-new marketing campaign -- "Designed for the Extraordinary" -- intended to entice potential customers into the world of Land Rover: sophisticated yet rugged, luxurious yet authentic, as only a Land Rover can be. The campaign focuses on what di ... Continue reading
Automotive Youth Educational Systems Hosts Future Auto Technician Panel at Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2006; Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) will host a diverse group of Chicago area high school seniors at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 9, 2006. Dubbed "AYES Future Techs," the aspiring technicians (ages 17-18) are part of AYES' nationwide initiative to provide superior training and oppo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces More Organizational Changes
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30, 2006; The AP reported that Chrysler Group today announced a broad list of appointments and organizational changes to its Global Marketing and Global Product Planning staffs, designed to clarify roles between brand and product marketing functions. In addition, further changes were announced ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Jason Line on Back In The Pits
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE – DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Jason Line on Wednesday’s /Back In The Pits/* Winner of the 2004 Automobile ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Greg Anderson Nominated for pee Channel Driver of the Year
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Attachment: GA 2005 headshot (NHRA) (Photo Credit: NHRA.com) * *Greg Anderson Nominated ... Continue reading
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