Automotive Manufacturing Trends Highlighted at Infor User Conference
Automotive Manufacturing Trends Highlighted at Infor User Conference Inforum 2007 Showcases Solutions Designed to Drive Efficiencies and Profitability ATLANTA - July 31, 2007 - Infor today announced it will showcase nearly 20 educational sessions that explore the critical challenges facing today's automotive manufactur ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation Honors Viking Plastics with Pinnacle Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VIKING PLASTICS HONORED WITH DELPHI'S 2007 PINNACLE AWARD CORRY, Pa. (July 31, 2007) - Viking Plastics received Delphi Corporation's Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence. The award, established in 2004, recognizes Delphi's top supplier partners for their contribution to Delphi's Excellence cultu ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Image attached Terry Kohl Media Management Marketing 920-622-5536 pr@TerryKohl.com www.TerryKohl.com www.LostYourJobNowWhat.com Thoughts become things. ... Continue reading
August 7 Presentation Will Explore Island Nation's Thriving Business Culture OAK BROOK, Ill., July 31 -- GMAC Global Relocation Services (http://www.gmacglobalrelocation.com/) will offer a complimentary "Webinar" presentation that will explore the intricate aspects of doing business and living in the Republic of Singap ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced today that as part of its ongoing business growth and productivity initiatives, it intends to shift manufacturing from its location in Clayton, The United Kingdom, to an alternative plant site and plans to cease operations in Clayton at the end of the first quarter 2 ... Continue reading
Josh Russell Named Vice-President of Brand Marketing for Affinia Group
Responsible for Under Vehicle Group Brand Marketing Programs ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacement parts and service industry, has named Josh Russell as Vice-President of Brand Marketing for its Under Vehicle Group with responsibility for brand strategy ... Continue reading
LeadTime Technology Strengthens Board of Directors With Appointment of Industry Veteran Rich Sherman
Internationally Recognized Supply Chain Industry Luminary teams up with visionary Manufacturing and Supply Chain Optimization Company WILMINGTON, Del., July 31 -- LeadTime Technology, a market leading provider of technology-enabled process optimization to reduce and right-size inventory, improve forecast accuracy and s ... Continue reading
NATICK, Mass.--The MathWorks, an AUTOSAR Premium Member and active work package participant, today announced that Volkswagen has integrated a fully AUTOSAR-compliant comfort and convenience electronic control unit (ECU) into an existing Volkswagen ECU network for the first time by automatically generating the compliant ... Continue reading
Netlink Secures $50 Million in New IT Business
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., July 31 -- Netlink, a leading information technology and business process solutions provider, announced today that it has signed a five year, $50 million IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) contract with a major automotive supplier in the Detroit area. The new contract is in addition to Ne ... Continue reading
Platinum Research Organization (PRO) Signs First Distribution Agreement
Agreement with R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. for the lubricating grease market marks the commercial roll-out of TechroBond(TM) DALLAS, July 31 -- Platinum Research Organization (PRO) (BULLETIN BOARD: PLRO) (http://www.platinumresearch.com/) has signed its first global distribution agreement for TechroBond(TM), its revo ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: General Motors 2007 Company Profile Edition 2
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64262) has announced the addition of General Motors 2007 Company Profile Edition 2 to their offering. This latest edition company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on t ... Continue reading
SoftBrands Partners With Shift4(R) to Expand Payment Processing Offerings
Integrates $$$ ON THE NET(R) for fast, reliable and secure payment processing LAS VEGAS, July 31 -- Shift4 Corporation, a leading developer of enterprise payment solutions, and SoftBrands, Inc. (AMEX:SBN) , a global supplier of enterprise application software, have announced a partnership to offer hoteliers more altern ... Continue reading
Solon, Ohio-Based Stopol to Offer Financing for New & Used Plastics Processing Equipment
SOLON, Ohio--Solon, Ohio-based Stopol Inc. has launched Stopol Finance, adding equipment financing to its broad range of services. Stopol is a full-service plastics industry resource that sells and services new and used equipment, provides auction and liquidation management, and offers appraisal services, and merger an ... Continue reading
State DMVs Adopting QAS for Address Verification
Nevada, Vermont and Illinois Make QuickAddress Part of Data Integrity Strategy BOSTON, July 31 -- QAS, an Experian company specializing in address verification and cleansing solutions, has been selected by multiple state motor vehicle agencies to validate residents' addresses as part of driver services administration. ... Continue reading
SupportSoft Helps Drive ADP Dealer Services Customer Support
- SupportSoft Vital to Service and Support of Next-Generation Applications - REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 31 -- SupportSoft, Inc. , a leader in technology problem resolution, today announced that Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. , the leading provider of integrated computing solutions for automoti ... Continue reading
SwRI-Developed Compressor Plate Valve Wins R&D 100 Award
SAN ANTONIO--A long-life, semi-active plate valve for reciprocating compressors developed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has received a 2007 R&D 100 Award. R&D Magazine selected SwRI’s Semi-Active Compressor Valve as one of the 100 most significant technological achievements of the past year. The single large ... Continue reading
White River Capital, Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter 2007
INDIANAPOLIS--White River Capital, Inc. (AMEX: RVR) (“White River”) today announced net income for the second quarter 2007 was $1.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2006 net income of $3.6 million, or $0.94 per diluted share. The results for the second quarter of 2007 are due to the f ... Continue reading
Barrett Claims Fourth Consecutive Win in Pacific F2000
For Immediate Release Barrett Claims Fourth Consecutive Win in Pacific F2000 Championship Presented By Hankook Tire First Place and Second Place Finishes Extend Series Lead for Young Driver WAYNE, NJ (July 31, 2007) - Held in conjunction with the NASCAR West Grand National event weekend, the 2007 Pacific F2000 Champion ... Continue reading
Race: NAPA Auto Parts 200 on Saturday, August 4, 2007 Track: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (2.71-mile road course) Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada CGRFS Busch Media Contacts at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve: Kelby Krauss, No. 41 Wrigley's Juicy Fruit(r) Dodge, (317) 945-3019 mobile Liz Lehmann, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge ... Continue reading
Chevron Global Marketing Chevron Corporation P.O. Box 6078 San Ramon, CA 94583-0778 www.chevron.com For IMMEDIATE Release CHEVRON INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION GIFT CARD FEATURING NO. 42 TEXACO/HAVOLINE(r) CAR AND DRIVER JUAN PABLO MONTOYA SAN RAMON, Calif., July 31, 2007 - In celebration of Texaco's 20th anniversary in s ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Teams with PROS to Optimize Pricing and Fleet
TULSA, Okla., July 31 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced it has selected the Contribution Management System developed by PROS, a leader in pricing and revenue optimization software, to match consumer demand with vehicle type and availability by geographic region. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Increased Profitability for Second Quarter
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. July 31 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported increased net income for the six months and quarter ended June 30, 2007. Drew, a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, reported a 23 percent increase in net income to $12.6 million, or $0.57 per dil ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Chevron's IDR at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Chevron Corporation (Chevron) and its subsidiary Chevron Funding Corp., as follows: Chevron Corporation: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'AA'; --Senior unsecured 'AA'; --Short-term IDR 'F1+'; --Commercial paper 'F1+'. Chevron Funding Corp. --Commercial Paper 'F1+' The Rating Outlook is ... Continue reading
MB91F467BA MCU Available Now for Vehicle and Industrial Applications SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 31 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today added to its popular MB91460 series of high-performance 32-bit microcontrollers for automotive applications by introducing the new MB91F467BA MCU. The MB91F467BA is speci ... Continue reading
Garcia; Transnet Racing Excited About Montreal Opportunity
Garcia; Transnet Racing Excited About Montreal Opportunity MONTREAL, Quebec (Tuesday, July 31, 2007) - - The NASCAR Busch Series will set another milestone this weekend as NASCAR’s second biggest series heads to Canada for the running of Saturday’s NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge at the famed Circu ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Briefing on Dayton Vapor Investigation, August 2, 2 p.m.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 and Ohio Department of Health will brief media about ongoing sampling and mitigation work at the Behr VOC Plume Site in Dayton, Ohio. EPA will provide an update on the project status and plans to address indoor air contamination at Dayton's Van Cleve Elementary School. The ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Announces Driver Lineup for Road America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Announces Dumbreck for Road America Peter Dumbreck to Join Dirk Müller in a Series of Firsts for the Scottish Driver ELKHART LAKE, Wisc., July 31, 2007 - Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing announced today that Peter Dumbreck (born in Scotland ... Continue reading
Theriault Climbs In Points Following Adirondack Finish
Theriault Climbs In Points Following Adirondack Finish MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (August 1, 2007) - - It wasn’t the finish that Michelle Theriault was looking for, but the rookie driver persevered through a heavy attrition race to finish 20th at Adirondack International Speedway Saturday night. The Spraker Rac ... Continue reading
Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance Offers New Discounts
VISTA, Calif., July 31 -- As part of its continuing commitment to make quality auto insurance more affordable, Unitrin Direct, an insurer that offers a combination of savings and friendly customer service, is introducing a wide range of new discounts across the country. Consumers who switch to Unitrin Direct from anoth ... Continue reading
Widen Integrates Adobe® XMP for Advanced Metadata Support
MADISON, Wis.--Widen recently announced the integration of Adobe® XMP technology into their suite of digital asset management services. Integration of Adobe XMP will enable Widen digital asset management to ingest digital assets with embedded metadata upon upload for the dynamic population of metadata fields. This fun ... Continue reading
GM Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
DETROIT July 31, 2007; General Motors Corp. today released its preliminary financial results for the 2007 second quarter, marked by record automotive revenue driven by strong sales in key growth markets, improved net income, and solid operating cash flow. âWe again saw improved results in sales, income and cash fl ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, July 31 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported operating results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended July 1, 2007. Net sales for the Company's three months ended July 1, 2007 were $46.1 million, compared to net sales of $46.6 million for the three months ended July 2, 2006. Net income for the period ... Continue reading
Cellport Licenses U.S. Telematics Patents to Point To Point Technology
Patented Handset Connectivity and Mobile Technology Portfolios Will Be Used in Products throughout North America BOULDER, Colo., July 31 -- Cellport Systems, creators of worldwide patents which connect wireless phones to home, office, hand-held and automotive environments, has announced it has granted US Telematics lic ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue and Operating Income
CHICAGO, July 31 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record second quarter revenue and operating income for the quarter ended July 1, 2007. Revenue in the quarter rose 49% over the second quarter of 2006 to $202.3 mill ... Continue reading
Subaru Honors 25th Anniversary Dealers
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 31 -- Subaru of America, Inc. honored 17 dealers celebrating their 25th anniversary with the Subaru franchise in a ceremony at the Subaru National Business Conference in Las Vegas this summer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) "On behalf of Subaru of America, I'd ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (MONTREAL) - GANASSI/SABATES BCS ADVANCE
· Double-Duty Weekend: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) Grand American Rolex Sports Car driver Scott Pruett will compete in both the Rolex Series and NBS races this weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec. Pruett, who is the full-time driver of the No. 01 TELMEX Lexus-Riley with teamma ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic: Oil Changes, Wiper Shafts
Hereâs an interesting fact. Engines donât wear out running. Thatâs because all the moving parts are bathed in oil. In fact most engine wear occurs on start up. Why? because the oil has drained off the internal components and left them dry. ... Continue reading
Two New Authorised Bentley Repairers
Crewe, 31 July, 2007⦠Bentley Motors is proud to announce that its network of Swiss showrooms and repairers has been extended with the addition of two authorised service and repair workshops. The increased availability of service will ensure even greater customer satisfaction throughout the country. Bentley has a ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - FAST FACTS
WHAT: IndyCar Series: Firestone Indy 400, 13th race in 17-race 2006 season WHERE: Michigan International Speedway, 2-mile D-shaped asphalt oval WHEN: IndyCar Series: Noon. (ET), Sunday, Aug. 5 DISTANCE: IndyCar Series: 200 laps/400 miles POSTED AWARDS: IndyCar Series: More than $1 million CARS: IndyCar Series: Dallara ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (INDIANAPOLIS) - MUSGRAVE/ASE FINISH 12TH
Ted Musgrave was gunning for a top-ten finish in the Power Stroke Diesel 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at O'Reilly Raceway Park, but a late-race caution and green-white-checkered shootout at the finish resulted in a 12th-place finish for the veteran driver of the No. 9 Team ASE Toyota. "Usually when we have on ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - CHASE UPDATE
Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 5. 1 â Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) The File: ⢠35 years old, Vallejo, Calif., 79 career wins ⢠Four wins, 13 top fives, 18 top 10s ⢠... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (POCONO) - STATS ADVANCE
Statistical Advance: Pennsylvania 500 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE AS A PDF FILE. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2007) â If the recent Pocono sequence is more than just a coincidence, figure a driver from the Hendrick Motorsports s ... Continue reading
NASCAR NCTS (DAYTONA) - SERIES NOTES
⢠Crew Chief Rick Ren Gets âHome Trackâ Win<P> ⢠Ron Hornaday Cuts Mike Skinnerâs Points Lead In Half<P> ⢠Hornaday Makes Driver Rating Jump<P> ⢠Series To Spend August In Tennessee<P> <P> With each win he oversees, Rick Ren further establishes himself as one of the top crew chiefs in ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Launches Magazine for 'Green' Automobiles
ATLANTA, July 31 -- AutoTrader Publishing, the nation's No. 1 automotive classified magazine company launched a new publication dedicated to vehicles that get 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or more. AutoTrader Green will be the first publication focusing exclusively on fuel-efficient vehicles. The new magazine will also inc ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces a Cheaper Prius
Washington DC July 31, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it would introduce a new "standard" version of its popular gas-electric hybrid for the 2008 model year with a base price of $20,950. That's 5.5%, $1,225, less than the lowest-cost 2007 model, but some equipment that came ... Continue reading
Mazda to Deliver Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle to Japan's METI
HIROSHIMA - July 31, 2007: Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the company is to deliver one dual-fueled RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) vehicle to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on August 1, 2007. The dual-fuel system enables the driver to select either gasoline or hydrogen fuel ... Continue reading
Michelin North America to Acquire Oliver Rubber Company
GREENVILLE, S.C. and FINDLAY, OHIO, July 31 -- Michelin North America, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Company, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company , which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment. The acquisition will be completed upon receipt by t ... Continue reading
GM Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
-Record automotive revenue of $45.9 billion -Reported net income of $891 million, adjusted net income of $1.4 billion -Adjusted automotive operating cash flow of $1.1 billion -Improved liquidity position of $27.2 billion DETROIT, July 31 -- General Motors Corp. today released its preliminary financial results for the 2 ... Continue reading
SANYO Rear View Backup Camera System Features Digitally-Corrected Views for Safer Backups
CCA-BC200 Helps Get Drivers In and Out of Tight Spots with Confidence CHATSWORTH, Calif., July 31 -- Backing up your vehicle is often a "hit or miss" situation. And relying on guesswork can lead to expensive vehicle damage or even danger to life and limb. SANYO's new CCA-BC200 Rear View Backup Camera System with AirCam ... Continue reading
Manufacturers and Independent Repairers Question 'Bogus Solution' to Auto Repair Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, The American International Automobile Association and the Automotive Service Association cautioned legislators and consumers not to be fooled by the so-called "Right to Repair" legislation. The groups believe that the "Motor Vehicl ... Continue reading
Miles Electric Vehicles Appoints Initial Members of Elite "Green" Dealer Network
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Miles Electric Vehicles today announced the initial group of dealerships it has appointed to sell its advanced all-electric, zero emissions cars and trucks, including its market-leading highway-speed vehicle (HSV), due to hit showrooms in 2008. Among the 30 new car dealerships initially selected t ... Continue reading
Digital Ally Receives First Large International Order for In-Car Video Systems
Management Envisions Significant Global Market Potential for Company's Advanced Digital Video Surveillance Products LEAWOOD, Kan., July 31 -- Digital Ally, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DGLY) , which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial se ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Satellite radio, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, various flavors of DMB, HD radio, cellular, and Bluetooth: the tech-savvy motorist is confronted by such a bewildering array of frequently incompatible technologies for getting infotainment content to and from the vehicle, that the simple act of listening or watching can become ... Continue reading
Buick Enclave to be Imported to China by Year-End
GM Buick Enclave to be imported to China by year-end http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2782/GM-Buick-Enclave-to-be-imported-to-C hina-by-year-end.html Sources say the Buick Enclave will be imported to China by the Buick division of General Motors before the end of this year. Based on GM Lambda platform, the Enclave was pre ... Continue reading
UAW's Gettelfinger Ready For Tough Negotiations
DETROIT, July 30, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that in the build-up to crucial contract negotiations with the Detroit automakers, United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger had taken to saying the union faces a crisis unlike anything in its 72-year history. But with the talks now underway, ana ... Continue reading
Green Plan Helps General Motors Save More Than 2 Million Yuan in China
Green plan helps GM save more than 2 million yuan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2783/Green-plan-helps-GM-save-more-than-2 -million-yuan-in-China.html GENERAL Motors Corp said yesterday its "green supply chain" plan introduced in China two years ago, has helped to save more than two million yuan (US$264,000) ov ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--More than 40,000 bikers and motorcycle fanatics will hit the highway to attend the seventh annual Las Vegas BikeFestTM, a national motorcycle and biker rally held in Sin City September 27 â 30, 2007. This four-day motorcycle extravaganza will host some of the worldâs most skilled custom motorcycle ... Continue reading
Penton's American Trucker Adds Data Update and Search Enhancements to Trucker.com Web Site
NEW YORK--Penton Mediaâs American Trucker®, a leading publication and information provider serving the business-to-business truck sales market for new and used trucks, trailers, parts and services, today announced data delivery and search enhancements to its recently relaunched www.trucker.com Web site. America ... Continue reading
Brady Named Chief Operating Officer at Gibbs Sports Amphibians
ATLANTA, July 30 -- Mark Brady has been named chief operating officer (COO) for Gibbs Sports Amphibians, according to Alan Gibbs, founder and chairman of Gibbs Technologies, Ltd. A former COO at Triumph Motorcycles America, Brady will work from temporary offices in Atlanta, Ga., until Gibbs Sports Amphibians selects lo ... Continue reading
Renowned Automotive Writer Jim Mateja Signs on as Contributor to Cars.com's KickingTires Blog
CHICAGO, July 30 -- Automotive writer Jim Mateja, renowned for his work at the Chicago Tribune, will become a regular contributor to Cars.com's KickingTires blog, writing about industry issues, new models, trends and other issues. "Jim has long been one of the most respected journalists in the business, and we are very ... Continue reading
Titan Reports 20% Increase in Second Quarter Sales
QUINCY, Ill.--Second quarter and year-to-date highlights: Sales for second quarter 2007 were $210.3 million, up 20 percent, as compared to $175.2 million in the second quarter of 2006. Year-to-date sales were an all-time record of $436.6 million, a 22 percent increase from $357.8 million for the six-month period in 200 ... Continue reading
New 5-Year Labor Agreement Reached at Harley-Davidson Facility in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 30 -- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the United Steelworkers (USW) and Harley-Davidson , have reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, effective Aug. 1, covering unionized employees at the Company's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations in Kan ... Continue reading
Infiniti's New Chinese Market Strategy
Infiniti's New Chinese Market Strategy http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2777/Infiniti-s-New-Chinese-Market-Strate gy.html "The Chinese market is playing a more and more important role in the world auto market, especially to Infiniti, the premium unit of Japanese automaker Nissan." Said vice president of Nissan recently. C ... Continue reading
GM offers zero-percent financing on pickups
DETROIT July 30, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp said on Monday it had begun offering zero-percent financing for up to 60 months on the extended and crew cab versions of its 2007 pickup trucks in response to competitors' discounts. "We want to be competitive in the marketplac ... Continue reading
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