Dana Corporation Seeks Court Approval to Amend DIP Credit Agreement
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- Dana Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: DCNAQ) announced today that in support of its ongoing reorganization and anticipated emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection later this year, the company has filed a motion in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, which has jur ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Gary Dilts, automotive industry leader and former senior vice president, U.S. sales for DaimlerChrysler, has joined global marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates as senior vice president -- U.S. Automotive. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO- ... Continue reading
Goodyear Offers Complete Line of Polyurethane Belts
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 4 -- Goodyear Engineered Products has introduced a comprehensive line of polyurethane timing belts for a wide range of applications, including linear motion, product conveyance and power transmission. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The straight-tooth synchronous belts com ... Continue reading
Hooverspeed Announces Six Car Effort for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy of Hooverspeed Hooverspeed Announces Six Car Effort for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2006) - Hooverspeed, the leading west coast builder of Spec Miata race cars, is proud to announce a six car effort for the 2007 SCCA SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented b ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 4 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) presents its 19th annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme of this year's conference is "The 2007 Industry Inflection Point: Where Market Demand, Fi ... Continue reading
GM Style Red Carpet Event Delivered Live via the Internet
Parade of Stars Can Be Seen On www.gm.com DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- The whole online world can watch Saturday, January 6, as Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," emcees the GM Style red carpet event via streaming video through GM's web site, http://www.gm.com/. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Those ... Continue reading
Laidlaw International, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--Laidlaw International, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2006. Consolidated revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $858 million, an increase of $11 million, and income from continuing operations was $40 million, a decrease of $18 million, as ... Continue reading
Exhibit Works Develops North American Debut for China's Changfeng Motors
Changfeng Exhibition is Second Chinese Client for Exhibit Works at NAIAS DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- China's Changfeng Motors makes its North American debut next month, with the support of Michigan-based marketing company Exhibit Works. Exhibit Works is working with Changfeng to design and implement its complete auto show progr ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expands into Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-- Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest car rental company in the Americas, has announced its entry into Puerto Rico, serving customers at neighborhood locations in Isla Verde, Bayamón, Hato Rey, and Guaynabo. It marks the company’s first operations in the Caribbean. “Enterprise Rent-A-Car is th ... Continue reading
Get an In-Dash Feel With the Portable Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) c550
Vehicle Integration Box is the Best of Both Worlds OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 4 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the VIB(TM) 10 for the StreetPilot c550 -- a vehicle integration box that gives portable navigation units a factory feel. The device was announced in conjunction with the 2007 Co ... Continue reading
Kia Motors enters sixth year of sponsoring Australian Open
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-5663 Kia Motors enters sixth year of sponsoring Australian Open - Kia in 2007: new global production facilities, new Kia-exclusive design centers and ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 530xi Sports Wagon Review
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: BMW 530xi Sports Wagon Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC inline six Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 6600 rpm/220 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Steptronic automatic Wheelbase: 113.6 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.2 x 72.7 x 58.7 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo volume: 58.3 cu ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Appoints Michael McHale Director of Corporate Communications
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael McHale to director of corporate communications. Reporting to Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru, McHale will be responsible for the company's corporate communications and public relations activities. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gas prices again on the upswing, the Alliance to Save Energy has called on the new 110th Congress, convening today, to focus on enacting cost-effective policies for achieving greater vehicle fuel economy. The Alliance noted that in just two short months, from the end o ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the 2007 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Show Conference on Thursday, January 11, 2007. The webcast will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST and run for approximately 45 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the ... Continue reading
Auto Execs Expect Increased Industry Restructuring Worldwide, KPMG Survey Finds
In five-year outlook, execs say alliance and consolidation activity will grow in North America, while industry bankruptcies will rise DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- Facing overcapacity issues and a consequent murky profit outlook, automotive executives worldwide expect an industry shakeout with some companies choosing bankruptcy a ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, January 4 -- - Sales in non-U.S. markets increase 6.6 percent in 2006 - Sales outside North America up 15; Mexico up 3.3; Canada up 1.7 percent - New products such as Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass help propel sales gains in global markets - Chrysler Group to double international growth in next ... Continue reading
* Sales in non-U.S. markets increase 6.6 percent in 2006 * Sales outside North America up 15; Mexico up 3.3; Canada up 1.7 percent * New products such as Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass help propel sales gains in global markets * Chrysler Group to double international growth in next five years * Memorandum of Understand ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Signs Letter of Intent with Chery
- Chrysler Group to distribute Chery-made small vehicles under Chrysler brands - Small vehicles to launch in NAFTA region, European region AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda today confirmed that his company had reached an agreement in principle with Chery Sales Co. to distribute ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Certification of 2007 On-Highway Engines
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Cummins Heavy-Duty and MidRange truck engines for 2007. Full production of the new engines begins in January, 2007. The 2007 certified Cummins truck engines include the Heavy-Duty ISX and ISM, as well as t ... Continue reading
Manchester, Inc. Acquires F.S. English Dealership & GNAC Credit Acceptance
DALLAS, Jan. 4 -- Manchester, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MNCS) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of F.S. English, Inc., a privately held Buy-Here/Pay-Here auto dealership which operates 3 retail locations in the Indianapolis area, and its affiliate GNAC, Inc., a credit acceptance company. Under the terms ... Continue reading
US Dataworks, Inc. Signs Contract With Hyundai Syscomm
-Deal Provides US Dataworks with New Source of Revenue and Equity Financing- HOUSTON, Jan. 4 -- US Dataworks, Inc. (AMEX:UDW) , a leading developer of payment processing solutions, today announced that on December 29, 2006, it entered into a Software Integration and Resale Agreement ("Resale Agreement") with Hyundai Sy ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 4 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) , announced today that as a result of its revenue-producing arrangement with NASA, Torvec has developed a modified version of its IVT so that it can function in NASA's Lunar Rover. This development was accomplished by Torvec engineers at an incredibly, N ... Continue reading
WHAT: High-level automotive panel provides early and candid insights about the new environmentally conscious business models -- an absolute imperative for the future. Learn from auto industry's environmental leaders how the new business model will turn the traditional idea of environmentalism on its head. Also, great t ... Continue reading
Gain In-Depth Insight into the North American Suspension Parts Aftermarket
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47807) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: North American Suspension Parts Aftermarket to their offering. The Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Suspension Parts Aftermarket provides unit ship ... Continue reading
Alcoa Officially Opens Third Flat-Rolled Products Facility in China
KUNSHAN, China & NEW YORK--Alcoa formally opened its aluminum brazing sheet plant in Kunshan City, China recently in a ceremony attended by local government dignitaries and customers. Kunshan Aluminum Products Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Alcoa and Yencheng Engraving established last April, produces heat exchange ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces Safety Milestone
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Jan. 4 -- Intermet Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, last week reached a significant milestone for a metal-casting foundry, at its Radford Virginia Plant. Intermet's New River Foundry and its 340 employees passed the two million hours worked ma ... Continue reading
Landstar Named 'Best Managed' Transportation Company in America by Forbes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan 4. -- Landstar System, Inc., a safety-first non-asset based provider of transportation capacity and logistics services, was rated America's Best Managed Company in the Transportation category by Forbes magazine. 2007 marks the eighth consecutive year that Landstar has been listed among Forbes Pl ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4 -- It's not every day car shoppers get the opportunity to track test their favorite new car makes and models -- to put them through rigorous handling and maneuverability paces on a closed race track. In fact, most track tests in the U.S. are shut down to the general car buying public, and ins ... Continue reading
George P. Johnson Commemorates 100 Years of NAIAS With INNOVATIVE, Audience Engaging Experiences
Agency leverages creative storytelling for auto show's most stunning exhibits - today, the audience is part of the story DETROIT, Jan. 4 -- George P. Johnson (GPJ), the worldwide leader in experience marketing, commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association's sponsorship of the North Am ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports 17 Percent Sales Increase in Canada in December
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced that its December sales rose by 17 percent over the same period last year. In Canada, Porsche sold 97 new cars compared to 2005 sales of 83. With December's ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI, CANADIAN CLUB RETURN WITH AGR FOR 2007 SEASON
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
THE PROS OF NHRA AT FIREBIRD IN 3 WEEKS
CALENDAR RELEASE: January 26-28, 2007 CONTACT: Anna Hackett 602.268.0200 NHRA NATIONAL TIME TRIALS AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY WHAT: NATIONAL TIME TRIALS FOR NHRA 2007 SEASON The fastest cars in the world run the quarter mile at Firebird Raceway in a test and tune. Race teams use this opportunity to prepare for the 2007 NHRA P ... Continue reading
Farmers Starts the New Year with New Discounts, Saving Customers up to 40%
RICHMOND, Va.--With one of the largest discounts offered in the industry, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announced today savings of up to 40% for people who insure their home and automobile with Farmers. “On average our customers will see a 26% savings from this new discount, with a good number of people saving ... Continue reading
XM's Real-time Weather Tracking for GPS Navigation Complements XM's Real-time Traffic Service XM NavTraffic WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- XM, the nation's leading satellite radio company, will display a concept vehicle with XM's latest technology at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8 through 11 in ... Continue reading
State Farm to Drop Auto And Homeowners Rates Nearly $500 Million for California Customers
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 3 -- State Farm's 3 million auto and 1.4 million homeowners, renters and condo owners in California will see nearly $500 million in savings in their annual premiums when the company's recent auto and homeowners rate decreases are granted formal approval by the Department of Insurance. The combi ... Continue reading
Ground-Breaking Research Prototype Uses Intel Technology to Enhance Rear Seat Entertainment in Vehicle SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 3 -- The WiMedia Alliance today announced that at next week's CES International event in Las Vegas, the WiMedia TechZone will showcase solutions and building blocks required for enabling WiMedi ... Continue reading
Toyota FT-HS Concept Debuts at the 2007 North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- The Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports concept will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS concept was a joint undertaking of Calty, Toyota's North American-based, research and design cen ... Continue reading
Revell Monogram Ready for Winners Circle With Launch of RPMz(TM) Radio Controlled Vehicles
NASCAR Product Line Features Graphics by Sam Bass NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 3 -- Revell Monogram today announced the launch of RPMz(TM), the ultimate radio controlled (R/C) racing system that allows racers to customize, race, modify and race -- over and over again. By changing a variety of gears, motors, suspension parts, ... Continue reading
Brut Funny Car driver Capps to greet fans at 'Motorsports 2007' in Atlantic City
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BRUT REVOLUTION FUNNY CAR DRIVER RON CAPPS TO GREET FANS AT 'MOTORSPORTS 2007' IN ATLANTIC CITY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2007) - Ron Capps, driver of the B ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce 2006 Global Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, January 3 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO, Tom LaSorda will host a teleconference to deliver worldwide sales results for the Chrysler Group and its global growth initiatives. What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's 2006 global sales Who: Tom LaSorda, President and CEO, Ch ... Continue reading
NOVUS® Says Repair ... Don't Replace
SAVAGE, Minn.--According to CarCare.org – a Web site dedicated to the education of automobile safety – the windshield, by far, is one of the most important parts on your vehicle. And, NOVUS Glass, the windshield repair experts say they agree. “The windshield keeps you inside your vehicle while driving and it supp ... Continue reading
Hartford Police Department Purchases 40 ICOP Model 20/20 Units
Orders Received During Final Week of December Push Expected Fourth Quarter Revenues to Over $2.8 Million LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 3 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the City of Hartford, the Capital of Connecticut, has purchased 40 I ... Continue reading
Freescale Debuts Multi-Core Audio DSP to Support High Definition Audio Standards
AUSTIN, Texas--Responding to the demand for increased memory and performance in advanced audio applications, Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled two digital signal processing (DSP) chips designed to support multiple high definition (HD) audio standards. The Symphony DSP56720 and DSP56721 dual-core DSPs represent the f ... Continue reading
New York Times: Speed Networking Software a Maturing Trend at Conferences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SpeedNetworking.com News Speed Networking Software a Maturing Trend at Conferences, Trade Shows SpeedNetworking.com, operated by eXtreme Networking, profiled in New York Times CHICAGO (Jan. 3, 2007) – As companies grow more cognizant of the need to grow revenues and cut expenses, more value for ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Thor Industries, Inc. is listed by Forbes (1/18/07) as "The Best of the Best" in its 400 Best Managed Big Companies in America. Thor's combined 5-year average growth in sales and earnings per share is easily the highest in the consumer durables category. Thor was not only recognized for ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce 2006 Global Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO, Tom LaSorda will host a teleconference to deliver worldwide sales results for the Chrysler Group and its global growth initiatives. What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's 2006 global sales Who: Tom LaSorda, President and CEO, Chrysler ... Continue reading
13 Million Satellite Radio Consumers Can't Be Wrong!
Delphi reaches new milestone in satellite radio receiver production More than 13 million units sold since 2001 More than 10 OEM customers have chosen Delphi's leading Technology LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Delphi Corp. has just sold its 13- millionth satellite radio receiver, setting a new milestone, Delphi officials said her ... Continue reading
Sid Savage Revs Up New E-Commerce Site with Warp 9
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Warp 9, Inc. (OTCBB:WNYN), the premier provider of robust and scalable e-commerce platforms and services, today reports that its new client www.SidSavage.com, has launched its overhauled and upgraded e-commerce site, powered by the Warp 9 Internet Commerce System (ICS). Sid Savage Auto Dealer Sup ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Web Cast Presentation January 11th at the 2007 Auto Analyst of New York Conference
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 3 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will simultaneously web cast its upcoming presentation at the 2007 Auto Analysts of New York Conference in Dearborn, Michigan on Thursday, January 11, 2007. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. (EST) and is expected to last approximat ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Completes Acquisition of Long Beach Acceptance Corp.
FORT WORTH, Texas--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced that its operating subsidiary, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Long Beach Acceptance Corp. (LBAC). LBAC was the auto finance subsidiary of ACC Capital Holdings. The total consideration paid by AmeriCredit to ACC Capital Holdings ... Continue reading
ARKONA Selected by BMW for Use in Its California Service Centers
SALT LAKE CITY--ARKONA Inc. (ARKN), the leader in on-demand solutions for new car franchise and powersports dealerships, announced that it has installed its dealer management system at BMW’s corporate vehicle service centers in Ontario and Oxnard, California. ARKONA will also provide training and maintain its automat ... Continue reading
Autoland Extends Free Buy-Back Policy to 5 Days, 500 Miles for Pre-Owned Vehicles
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Autoland (http://www.autoland.com), the nation’s oldest and most successful Credit Union auto-buying service, today introduced an expanded buy-back policy, allowing members of its partner Credit Unions to return any pre-owned vehicle, for any reason, up to five days – or 500 miles – after pu ... Continue reading
Brooks Automation to Webcast Investor Presentation at Needham Growth Conference on January 10, 2007
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 3 -- Brooks Automation, Inc. today announced that it would provide a live audio Webcast of its investor presentation at the Needham & Company 9th Annual Growth Conference in New York, New York on January 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM Eastern (8:00 AM Pacific). The live Webcasts will be available on Brook ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. to Present at Needham & Company Growth Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joel P. Moskowitz will speak at Needham & Company’s Ninth Annual Growth Conference being held January 9 – 12, 2007 at The New York Palace Hotel. Ceradyne’s 30-minute presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Ja ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Datamatics ranked third among global DPO vendors
Datamatics Technologies Ltd. has been ranked third globally amongst the Document Processing Outsourcing vendors by Brown-Wilson Group's yearly survey. Please find attached and enclosed the press release for the same. Warm Regards, Aniket Thakur Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd. ... Continue reading
THE COCA COLA COMPANY, PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPTCOCA COLA AVENUE. STAM FORD BRIDGE LONDON, SW1V 3DW UNITED KINGDOM . THE COCA COLA COMPANY OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual Coca cola Xmas Bonanza promo awards draws held on the (18th December, 2006) by C ... Continue reading
lanelogic, Inc. Announces New Partners HBK and Cain Capital
DALLAS--lanelogic, Inc., the Wall Street-inspired automotive network that electronically trades used vehicles among automotive dealers nationwide, and Copart, Inc. recently closed a $10 million dollar equity investment from the Dallas-based hedge funds HBK Investments L.P., Cain Capital, L.L.C. and Bruce Thompson. HBK ... Continue reading
Garmin Ltd. Invites You to Listen to Its Fiscal 2006 Earnings Call
CAYMAN ISLANDS, Jan. 3 -- Garmin Ltd. invites shareholders and investors to listen to its fiscal year 2006 earnings conference call that will be broadcast over the Internet on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11 a.m. ET, with executives of Garmin. The call will be held in conjunction with the company's earnings release, ... Continue reading
Infinite Networks Corporation Announces John Bush as CEO
LAS VEGAS--Infinite Networks Corporation (Pink Sheets: INNX) announced today that Mr. John Bush was selected as CEO. Mr. Chapin was forced to resign his position due to serious health problems. In an interview with Mr. Chapin, he stated, “I have enjoyed working with the Infinite team during the past year, and am stil ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Long Term Financings
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, today filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announcing the completion of two long term financings totaling $2,550,000. In its SEC filing, Mile Marker International, Inc. (the ”Company”) ... Continue reading
New Ohio License Plate Celebrates Kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Ohio drivers will now see three smiling faces greeting them from the road courtesy of the new Celebrate Kids Ohio license plate. Today, the Ohio Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association introduced their new specialty license plate. Like the previous design, th ... Continue reading
SiRF Technology Schedules Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. , has scheduled its fourth quarter 2006 financial results conference call for Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern time/1:30 PM Pacific time. SiRF will release its fourth quarter 2006 financial results after the market closes on January 30 ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Names Jeff Paulsen President, Energy products and Industrial Specialties Groups
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Grant H. Beard, President and Chief Executive Officer of TriMas Corporation, announced the appointment of Jeff Paulsen as Group President, Energy Products and Industrial Specialties Groups, effective January 2, 2007. "We are fortunate to have Jeff as part of TriMas' executive team," B ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Dropped 2.6% in 2006
WEST OLIVE, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Morgan & Company, Inc., reports that U.S. auto sales totaled 16.55 million in 2006, a decrease of 2.6% from 2005. U.S. LIGHT VEHICLE SALES BY COMPANY 2006 2005 % Cal. Year Cal. Year Change General Motors 4,028,992 4,416,043 -8.8% Ford Motor 2,716,383 2,953,197 -8.0% Chrysler Group 2,142,505 ... Continue reading
Sequa Elects Gerald Tsai, Jr. Non-Executive Chairman
NEW YORK--The board of directors of Sequa Corporation has elected Gerald Tsai, Jr. non-executive chairman of the board. Norman E. Alexander, who died on December 26, 2006, previously served as executive chairman of the board. Mr. Tsai has been a director of Sequa since 1976 and is a member of the executive committee. H ... Continue reading
Cobasys Awarded General Motors Contract to Develop Lithium-Ion Battery System for Plug-In Hybrid
ORION, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today announced they have been awarded a contract to develop and test lithium-ion battery system technology for the General Motors plug-in hybrid electric vehicle(PHEV) program. Cobasys will be working with its partner, ... Continue reading
Copper Motor Rotors Boost Performance of Army Trucks, Says Copper Development Association
NEW YORK--Four 140-hp electric motors power the latest generation of U.S. Army severe-duty trucks. The AC induction motors use die-cast copper rotors on each of four axles. The new rotors are a major breakthrough in motor technology developed by the Copper Development Association (CDA) and delivered under the Copper-Ba ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. to Present at Needham Conference on January 11
WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 4 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, announced today that Michael Umana, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will deliver a presentation at the Ninth Annual Needham and Company, LLC Growth Conference at The New York ... Continue reading
Prism’s FleetSeek Releases 2007 National Motor Carrier Directory
NEW YORK--FleetOwner’s FleetSeek® data products group, a leading provider of data on the trucking industry, today announced the release of its new 2007 edition of the National Motor Carrier Directory. The directory is part of FleetSeek’s Web-accessible suite of industry contact information and fleet demographic da ... Continue reading
Highest Honor in Customer Satisfaction Awarded to Pioneer for Its Outstanding Navigation System
DETROIT--Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc. was recognized for having the highest customer satisfaction in a factory-installed navigation system for the Lincoln Zephyr according to the 2006 J.D. Power and Associates Navigation System Usage and Satisfaction StudySM. As the undisputed brand leader in aftermarket in-da ... Continue reading
A racing rarity: Enders turns down a sponsor
A racing rarity: Enders turns down a sponsor HOUSTON (Jan. 2) -- In a show of loyalty to the NHRA and series sponsor POWERade, Pro Stock drag racer Erica Enders has chosen to enter the 2007 season without the support of Revive-USA by electing not to renew with the Dallas-based food, nutrition, and beverage company, whi ... Continue reading
MICHauto Founding Sponsors to Announce Launch of Michigan's Automotive Accelerator
New organization will be first to focus on promoting and developing Michigan's global automotive leadership Date: Thursday, January 4, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Place: NextEnergy Showroom 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit [Between Cass Ave. and Second Ave. just north of I-94. Parking on site.] People: MICHauto foun ... Continue reading
$9.99 Buys Any Large Domino's Pizza ... And a 2007 Saab?
Domino's sells a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible to kick off new Anything Goes Deal ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 2 -- $9.99 is the lucky number for the owner of a brand new 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible courtesy of Domino's Pizza. To kick off a new year and its newest promotion, the Anything Goes Deal -- get any large pizza ... Continue reading
U.S Auto Sales, U.S. Light Truck Sales Dec 2006
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2007; Reuters compiled the following chart of U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results and market share for December 2006. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the U.S. Commerce Depart ... Continue reading
Goodyear USW Workers Back on the Job
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 2 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that striking workers have begun returning to work at the 16 plants represented by the United Steelworkers. "Goodyear welcomes the return to work of our USW associates," said Jon Rich, president of Goodyear's North American Tire business. "I have no do ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2007; Reuters compiled the following chart of U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results and market share for December 2006. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the U.S. Commerce Depart ... Continue reading
Fairchild Semiconductor to Launch Tender Offer for System General
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Fairchild Semiconductor , the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that it expects to launch a tender offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Taipei-based System General Corporation (6280.TW) for NTD 93 per share in cash through a wholly owned Fairchi ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Accent Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
2007 Hyundai Accent Dollar Store Queen or Something Better? By Rex Roy Photos: The Author Chevette. Omni. Metro. Le Car. Colt. ... Continue reading
Changes on the horizon for John Coughlin (NHRA/JEGS)
Changes on the horizon for John Coughlin DELAWARE, Ohio (December 30, 2006) - John Coughlin's so eager to race that he ’s already counting the days until the start of the 2007 drag racing season. After a modestly successful 2006 campaign, the Team JEGS driver will enter the new season with a renewed vigor and a ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin smiles looking back at successes in 2006 (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg Coughlin smiles looking back at successes in 2006 DELAWARE, Ohio (December 28, 2006) - After making more than 500 competitive quarter-mile passes in nine different racecars this year, Jeg Coughlin should be ready for a long winter break. But the three-time NHRA champion with 47 national event wins to his credit onl ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: November 2006 Automobile & Motorcycle Statistics Summary
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Mike Coughlin makes the most of short season (NHRA/JEGS)
Mike Coughlin makes the most of short season DELAWARE, Ohio (December 26, 2006) – Due to a number of family and business commitments, Mike Coughlin raced a limited schedule of events in 2006 yet he made the most of those opportunities. The former Division 3 champ made a major change in 2006 as he parked his JEGS ... Continue reading
*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **December 24: Pickups, SUVs & Crossovers: How Fuel-Efficient Are They? Plus Rusty Savignac of Paxton Garage* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, December ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. Receives Follow-on Armor Order for AM General M1152 Vehicle
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) announced that it has received follow-on vehicle armor component orders for the M1152 HMMWV (HUMVEE®) from AM General Corporation. A total of $3.8 million in orders will be delivered in 2007. The Company has received a total of $5.7 million in HUMVEE® armor orders since it ... Continue reading
Daniels Dominates in Mazda MX-5 Cup on SPEED This Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daniels Dominates in Mazda MX-5 Cup on SPEED This Weekend TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 22, 2006) - Point leader Jim Daniels, of Germantown, Tenn., will start on pole for both the Portland and Trois-Rivieres rounds of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook airing this weekend on SPEED ... Continue reading
Follow-Up Test: Inside Line Once Again Rates Mercedes' ML63 AMG
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 22nd, 2006 At 10:25 AM CST The second of today's Inside Line follow-up tests takes another look a the monstrously-horsepowered ML63 AMG, Mercedes' answer to the similarly-equipped Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. And while it's true the Porsche slightly outperformed the ML in some ar ... Continue reading
Goodyear & USW Reach Tentative Agreement on New Labor Contract
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the United Steelworkers (USW) have reached tentative agreement on a new master contract covering about 12,600 employees at 12 tire and engineered products plants in the United States. The USW is expected to schedule ratification votes at all plants in the c ... Continue reading
MJE Marketing Services Inc.'s Auto Show Campaign Unveiled
SAN DIEGO--San Diego-based MJE Marketing Services Inc. announced that it has been retained by the New Car Dealers Association® (NCDA) San Diego County to market the 2007 San Diego International Auto Show®, December 27 through 31, 2006, at the San Diego Convention Center. This is the first year NCDA San Diego will use ... Continue reading
New Goodyear Labor Agreement Reduces Cost, Improves Competitiveness and Protects Health Care
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today that its tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers union supports Goodyear's strategy to significantly reduce costs and improve competitiveness in its North American operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Our ... Continue reading
News From USW: USW, Goodyear Reach Tentative Agreement
PITTSBURGH-- News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) and the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company today reached tentative agreement on a new three year contract that the union said “secures retiree health care benefits and dramatically increases Goodyear’s investments in union facilities.” “This agreement vali ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin is proud looking back at 2006 (NHRA/JEGS)
Troy Coughlin is proud looking back at 2006 DELAWARE, Ohio (December 22, 2006) - A second-place finish in his first year racing in the National Muscle Car Association's Pro Street category made 2006 the most successful season of drag racing ever for veteran racer Troy Coughlin. Zooming to four runner-up finishes in sev ... Continue reading
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Launches Tire Safety Campaign
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/25992A/press.html NEW YORK, December 21 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. WITH THE HOLIDAY DRIVING SEASON APPROACHING, THE ALLIANC ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Metaldyne Corporation has contributed several components to the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists, including the Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford Edge. Forty nine international automotive journalists from various North American publications have n ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Examine the Key Issues Confronting the Company – Alfa Romeo
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47455) has announced the addition of Alfa Romeo 2006 Company Profile Edition 3 to their offering. This new company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the worlds large ... Continue reading
Wind River to Be Global Platinum Sponsor of 2007 Freescale Technology Forum
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor and Wind River, an industry leader in device software optimization (DSO), will showcase their products and services at Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) venues worldwide, with Wind River becoming a global platinum sponsor of the 2007 FTF program. The global platinum sponsorship bui ... Continue reading
Drunk Driving Up During Holidays
The National Road Safety Foundation Calls for Better Driver Education NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- As police begin their annual holiday enforcement campaign to arrest motorists driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, Fraydun Manocherian, founder and chairman of The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. is calling for a nat ... Continue reading
Ferro Now Current on SEC Filings With Completion of 2006 Third Quarter Report
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation announced today that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2006. With this filing the Company is now current in its financial reports to the SEC. Sales for the third quarter ended ... Continue reading
Fleet Professionals Offered Complimentary Registration to National Alt Fuels Conference
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2007 Focus on Fleets Deadline to Apply for Complimentary Registration is January 10 Las Vegas, NV-December 18, 2006 The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference and Expo will be held ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Chairman's Comment - JAMA Response to Fiscal 2007 Tax Revision Proposal
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Kia Sorento earns five-star crash safety rating from U.S. government
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-5663 Kia Sorento earns five-star crash safety rating from U.S. government - Five-star crash safety rating for midsize Kia SUV in frontal and side imp ... Continue reading
2006 Runoffs Programming Comes To An End With Final Four Races
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006 Runoffs Programming Comes To An End With Final Four Races TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2006) - E Production, D Sports Racing, G Production and Formula Atlantic close out this year's SCCA National Championship Runoffs programming on SPEED. E Production gets things rolling at 12:00 p.m. (EST) on Tues ... Continue reading
AutoMotion Introduces First Fully Automated Parking Garage In N.Y.C.
NEW YORK--AutoMotion Parking Systems www.automotionparking.com introduces the first fully automated parking garage system in New York City providing the easiest, fastest and safest way to park available, while doubling the number of parking spaces compared to conventional parking. The facility will be open to residents ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-cast Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2007
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 18 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2006 financial results before market hours on Thursday, January 18, 2007. On Thursday, January 18, 2007, the public is invited to participate in a web-cast conference call with Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, a ... Continue reading
HyPower Joins Teletrips ``Green Community''
WILMINGTON, Del.--HyPower Fuel, Inc. (OTCPK: HYPF) is pleased to announce it has recently joined Teletrips, Inc., a provider of vehicle emission reduction tracking and aggregation services in the USA and Canada. It is estimated that the Mobile Emission Reduced Credit (MERC) market is currently in excess of $2.6 billion ... Continue reading
SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS TO RUN LEXUS RILEY IN 2007 DAYTONA PROTOTYPE SEASON
Southard Motorsports No. 3 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTHARD MOTORSPORTS TO RUN LEXUS RILEY IN 2007 DAYTONA PROTOTYPE SEASON Powell, OH (Dec 18, 2006) Southard Motorsports announced today plans to campaign a Lexus-powered Riley in the 2007 G ... Continue reading
Lexus LS 600h L Launch Edition Debuts With Neiman Marcus
Luxury Retailer's InCircle(R) Members to Be Among the First to Own World's First Luxury Full Hybrid V8 Vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- In celebration of Neiman Marcus' 100th anniversary in October, Lexus is making available 100 specially equipped LS 600h L Launch Edition models to be offered through the retailer to ... Continue reading
West coast car enthusiasts, racing fans, hot rodders and racers are gearing up for the 2007 Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival, scheduled for March 21st through 25th, 2007 in Oakhurst, California, the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Featuring automotive related films from the 40's through today, the ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Review
Bad Truck in the Bad Lands 2007 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 By Rex Roy Photos by: The author As far as the eye can see, there's nothing friendly about South Dakota's Bad Lands. The size of an ocean, it stretches across the horizon. There is only rock that God Himself sculpted into canyoned mazes with lots of ways in, bu ... Continue reading
Jaguar Introduces A Stunning New Concept Car: The C-XF - VIDEO ENHANCED
"Great Jaguars turn heads in the street. They make people stop and pay attention. They evoke instant desire. That's what the C-XF does and that's what the next generation of Jaguars will do." Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars The C-XF concept car signals the onset of a new era for Jaguar. A stunning, four-doo ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Ward's '10 Best Engines 2007'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- The BorgWarner Engine Group supplies systems and components for six of the "10 Best Engines 2007" selected by Ward's Auto World, including: * Audi AG 2L turbocharged DOHC I-4 * DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi 5.7L OHV V-8 * DaimlerChrysler AG 3L DOHC V-6 turbodiesel * Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3. ... Continue reading
2007 Roush Stage 3 Ford F-150 Review
Track Star By: Rex Roy Photos: The Author What we have before us is the latest creation from the Jack Roush racing and industrial empire. His personal and corporate relations with Ford have promulgated numerous offspring, including the recently released Stage 3 Mustang. This relationship is so close that these Roush pr ... Continue reading
Ohana Road TV Show Awarded Gold Medallion In The 2006 International Automotive Media Competition
HONOLULU - January 3, 2007: Hawaii's very own automotive television series, Ohana Road, has received international honors as the 2006 Gold Medallion recipient for "Best of Video" in the International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC). The IAMC is an annual program that recognizes and encourages excellence in all form ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Receives Three ''Vendor Awards'' from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance awarded Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) with three prestigious âVendor Awardsâ at their annual shareholderâs meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. Federal-Mogul executives accepted awards for Manpower Support, Marketing Promotions Support and Globa ... Continue reading
Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 11:30 a.m. (ET) WHO: A pre-show conference call for media with: - Thomas Gale, chief judge of EyesOn Design Awards and former executive vice president of product development and design, DaimlerChrysler - Charlie Hughes, Keynote Speaker for AutoWeek Design Forum and president of Brand Rules, LLC one ... Continue reading
Monroe Motor Speedway Closes on Financing, Begins Planning Construction
Set to Open in January 2008, the Race Track Will Bring Jobs, Attention and Entertainment Dollars to Monroe MONROE, La., Jan. 3 -- Auto racing, one of the country's fastest growing and most popular sports, will soon have a home in northern Louisiana thanks to the persistence and vision of racing enthusiast and local bus ... Continue reading
Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd. Sales Top 10,000 units in 2006
NEWNAN, Georgia, Jan. 3 -- Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., announced today that its dealers retailed 10,726 units in the US during 2006. This is the first time Triumph's retail sales have exceed 10,000 units in a single calendar year since Triumph's return to the US in 1995. This is a significant milestone for the ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Executive Management Appointments
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced the executive appointments of Roger S. Penske Jr. to President and Robert OâShaughnessy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Penske Jr. has been with UnitedAuto since 2001 and has over 2 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47808) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: Analysis of the Emissions and Safety Standards and Related Regulatory Organisations in the Chinese Commercial Vehicles Market to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan res ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Team Prepares to Participate in Daytona Test Days
Krohn Racing Two-Car Team Preparesto Participate in Daytona Test Days The two-car Krohn Racing Daytona Prototype team will utilize the opportunity to test this week in the annual Daytona Test Days on January 4-6, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway. Test days are scheduled for January 27-28, 2007 as preparation for ... Continue reading
Five-Day Event to Feature Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technologies, Celebrities, Concepts and Model Introductions WHAT: Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and the Head of Mercedes Car Group, will be the keynote speaker at International Media Day for The 2007 Washington Auto Show ... Continue reading
Evenflo Company Statement: Consumer Reports Car Seat Review Not Consistent With Federal Standards
Evenflo Car Seats Are Safe and Effective - Tested and Proven to Meet or Exceed Government Standards VANDALIA, Ohio, Jan. 3 -- Evenflo Company, Inc. is deeply concerned that Consumer Reports magazine has decided to publish an article that may potentially alarm consumers about the safety of their infant child restraints. ... Continue reading
MotorCities National Heritage Area: Your Guide to Experience Everything Automotive!
DETROIT, Jan. 3 -- MotorCities National Heritage Area (MotorCities), an affiliate of the National Park Service, is the primary source of automotive heritage information for media and visitors attending Detroit's North American International Auto Show. Designated a National Heritage Area by Congress in 1998, MotorCities ... Continue reading
Camera-Based Automotive Systems Could Save Costs and Lives, According to ABI Research
NEW YORK--Automobile accident statistics show that the trend of reducing fatalities has leveled off in recent years despite advances in crash protection. In the United States and Europe, more than 40,000 people are killed each year in automobile accidents. A new study from ABI Research reveals that the active safety fe ... Continue reading
Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - This weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28th Annual Motorcycle Awards of Excellence at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - Riders of the Year Travel 32,000 km to Tip of South America and Back! - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 (Toronto) - The MAX AWARDS, Canada's motorcycle 'Oscars' will be presented in over 40 categories ... Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--British automotive engineering consultancy, Lotus Engineering, has been selected by Obvio! Automotoveiculos S.A., based in Rio de Janeiro, to develop two âtrybridâ high-performance microsports cars for markets across the globe, in a deal potentially worth over £70 million. The light ... Continue reading
ORION, Mich. and WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 3 -- Cobasys and A123Systems announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a partnership to develop, manufacture, sell, and service lithium ion energy storage systems for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. The scope of the agreement wi ... Continue reading
Reality Racing, Inc. Selects TV Contestants and Readies for Filming to Begin the end of January
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 3 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (Trading OTC Pink Sheets: RRGI) announced today that the contestants to appear on Reality Racing -- The Rookie Challenge have been selected and notified following the final round of the contestant search held December 28 and 29, 2006 at Madeira High School, in Cincinnati ... Continue reading
11th Annual International Car of the Year Awards Rev Up in Detroit
Who: ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine presents its 2007 International Car of the Year Awards What: - The 11th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) will recognize the Top 10 vehicles for 2007 including: International Car of the Year, International Truck of the Year, Most Sex Appeal (sports car), Most Athletic (pick ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will hear how motorcycle sales are booming and what's hot at its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Ty van Hooydonk of Discover Today's Motorcycling will provide an overview of one of ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Completes $9.5 Million Private Placement
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA:CDI), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has secured commitments totaling US$9.5 million in gross proceeds from new and existing individual and institutional shar ... Continue reading
Volvo Receives Order For 700 City Buses To Shanghai
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Buses (STO:VOLVA) has received an order for 700 city buses to Shanghai. China has enacted more restrictive environmental legislation and these are the first city buses with engines that meet the Euro III emission standard. In 2005, Sunwin Bus, Volvo Busesâ joint-venture company in Shanghai ... Continue reading
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