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Chrysler Group Senior Manager of Corporate Quality Receives Community Service Award from Organization of Chinese Americans

Chrysler Group Senior Manager of Corporate Quality Receives Community Service Award from Organization of Chinese Americans

- 2005 Community Service Award presented to Mandeep S. Dhaliwal - Dhaliwal recognized for his contributions and commitment to DaimlerChrysler and the community - Award presented at annual Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Awards Ceremony in Chicago AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 4 -- Mandeep S. Dhaliwal, Chrysler ... Continue reading

A&D Technology, Inc. Releases Enhanced Powertrain Testing Data Acquisition and Control Software

A&D Technology, Inc. Releases Enhanced Powertrain Testing Data Acquisition and Control Software

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Nov. 4, 2005--A&D Technology, Inc. (formerly MTS Powertrain) today announced the release of ADAPT 4.7, an enhanced version of its data acquisition and control software for powertrain testing. Featuring support for faster, more powerful processors, and new and enhanced instrument interfaces, version 4. ... Continue reading

Andretti Green Racing Welcomes Ironclad to Sponsorship Family

Andretti Green Racing Welcomes Ironclad to Sponsorship Family

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

California Air Resources Board Weakens 2007 Bus Emissions Rule

California Air Resources Board Weakens 2007 Bus Emissions Rule

- State Authority Reverses Course; A Setback for Cleaner Air in California SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 4 -- After voting unanimously Oct. 20 to maintain California's 2007 emissions standards for urban transit buses, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reversed course last week and aligned state standards with much w ... Continue reading

Camp Jeep(R) Comes to New England Auto Show for the First Time

Camp Jeep(R) Comes to New England Auto Show for the First Time

* Bayside Expo Center transformed into 40,000 sq. ft. off-road driving course * Auto show attendees to have chance to ride in the all-new 2006 Jeep(R) Commander * Consumers will experience the Jeep lifestyle with a Trail Rated(R) Test Track, live DJs, video games and electronic Web photos with Jeep vehicles * Jeep Kidz ... Continue reading

Computer Recyclers of America Opens Record-Setting State-of-the-Art Fresno Facility; Largest E-Waste Recycler in California Unveils State's Biggest E-Waste Facility

Computer Recyclers of America Opens Record-Setting State-of-the-Art Fresno Facility; Largest E-Waste Recycler in California Unveils State's Biggest E-Waste Facility

FRESNO, Calif.--Nov. 4, 2005--Computer Recyclers of America (CRA -- California's largest recycler of electronic waste) formally opened California's largest and most advanced e-waste recycling facility in Fresno on November 4th. On hand for the grand opening event were CRA President and CEO John Shegerian, Fresno Mayor ... Continue reading

Coughlin fifth after opening round of season finale (NHRA/JEG'S)

Coughlin fifth after opening round of season finale (NHRA/JEG'S)

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Southern California Auto Club NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway Pomona, CA Nov. 3, 2005 Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Thursday Qualifying Summary Coughlin fifth after opening round of season finale Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin raced to the No. ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation to Delay Third-Quarter Form 10-Q Filing

Dana Corporation to Delay Third-Quarter Form 10-Q Filing

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will not file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005, by the Nov. 14 extended filing deadline. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) As previously announced, the company will restate its financial statements for 2004 and th ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 4 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the In ... Continue reading

Modine's Toledo Assembly Facility Achieves Production Milestone, 1,000,000th Engine Cooling Module for DaimlerChrysler Plant

Modine's Toledo Assembly Facility Achieves Production Milestone, 1,000,000th Engine Cooling Module for DaimlerChrysler Plant

RACINE, Wis.--Nov. 4, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in developing thermal management technology and solutions, announced today its Toledo, Ohio assembly plant reached an important milestone, producing the 1,000,000th engine cooling module for DaimlerChrysler's Jeep Liberty. The Modine ... Continue reading

New Leadership Appointed at Siemens Diesel Systems Technology

New Leadership Appointed at Siemens Diesel Systems Technology

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C., Nov. 4 -- Siemens Diesel Systems Technologies (SDST) LLC, a joint venture formed in 1999 by Siemens and International Truck and Engine Corp., has appointed Dr. Stefan Demmerle as president and chief executive officer (CEO) and Houman Kashanipour as chief operating officer (COO) of the joint organizati ... Continue reading

November 2005 Issue of Hispanic Business Looks at the Hispanic Automotive Marketplace

November 2005 Issue of Hispanic Business Looks at the Hispanic Automotive Marketplace

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Nov. 4, 2005--This month Hispanic Business magazine focuses on the auto industry, with two data-driven articles revealing the vehicles most popular among Hispanics, as well as an increasing trend towards Hispanic-targeted marketing. Traditionally brand-loyal Hispanic car buyers are looking beyond ... Continue reading

SpeedInfo to Supply Data to New TrafficGauge(R) Mobile Traffic Map for Bay Area

SpeedInfo to Supply Data to New TrafficGauge(R) Mobile Traffic Map for Bay Area

CUPERTINO, Calif.--Nov. 4, 2005--SpeedInfo, a traffic data provider and leading innovator in real-time traffic sensor networks, today announced that is has signed a license agreement to supply its San Francisco Bay Area traffic speed data to TrafficGauge Inc. Powered by data from SpeedInfo, the TrafficGauge Mobile Traf ... Continue reading

Tinnerman Palnut Acquires Two Textron Fastening Systems Inc. Facilities

Tinnerman Palnut Acquires Two Textron Fastening Systems Inc. Facilities

BRUNSWICK, Ohio--Nov. 4, 2005--Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of precision engineered fasteners and stampings for automotive, appliance and industrial markets today announced it purchased the assets of two Textron Fastening Systems Inc. facilities for an undisclosed amount. Te ... Continue reading

Revealed: Honda and Expert Sanctioned for Destroying Key Evidence

Revealed: Honda and Expert Sanctioned for Destroying Key Evidence

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Press Release For Immediate Release FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hutson, TLPJ, 202-797-8600 x 246 Rebecca Epstein, TLPJ, 202-797-8600, x 239 Dina Micheletti, Fazio | Micheletti LLP, 925-469-2420 TLPJ Wins Public Access to Scathing Court Decision Revealing Destruction of Eviden ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; UK's Max Power Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; UK's Max Power Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

CarDomain Announces the Winners of the 2005 CarDomain People's Choice Awards

CarDomain Announces the Winners of the 2005 CarDomain People's Choice Awards

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 -- On November 4, 2005, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, CarDomain announced the winners of the first annual CarDomain People's Choice Awards. The CarDomain People's Choice Awards give the auto enthusiast community a voice to select who they feel is the best in the automotive aftermarket and auto-relate ... Continue reading

Subaru Named Official Automotive Sponsor of 2005 International Latino Film Festival

Subaru Named Official Automotive Sponsor of 2005 International Latino Film Festival

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that Subaru will be the Official Automotive Sponsor of the 2005 International Latino Film Festival (ILFF) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Under the terms of the partnership that extends through August of 2006, Subaru will provide operating funds and other ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2006 Prius Hybrid

Toyota Announces Prices for 2006 Prius Hybrid

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 Prius hybrid sedan. The Prius is the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world. For 2006, Prius adds several styling, safety and convenience en ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Street Machine Votes in Vegas

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Street Machine Votes in Vegas

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

FinishMaster Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

FinishMaster Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

INDIANAPOLIS--Nov. 4, 2005--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 of $4,303,000, or $0.55 per share (diluted), compared with net income of $3,495,000, or $0.45 per share (diluted), in the prior year period. The improvement in net income for the quarter ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; 4X4 Australia's Top Ten

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; 4X4 Australia's Top Ten

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Fast Fours Selected for Panel

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Fast Fours Selected for Panel

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Hot Fours Magazine Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Australia's Hot Fours Magazine Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Brazil's Auto Esporte Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Brazil's Auto Esporte Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Brazil's Full Power Selections

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Brazil's Full Power Selections

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award:International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; France's TFI Selects Top Ten

SEMA International New Products Award:International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; France's TFI Selects Top Ten

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Germany's Vestische Mediengruppe Welke Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects 'Best' New Products; Germany's Vestische Mediengruppe Welke Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Greek Magazine Power Technique's Top Ten

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Greek Magazine Power Technique's Top Ten

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; South Africa's Drive Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; South Africa's Drive Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Swedish Bilsport's Top Ten

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Swedish Bilsport's Top Ten

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; Australia's Herald Sun Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; Australia's Herald Sun Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Venezuela's Auto Zullia International Magazine Participates

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; Venezuela's Auto Zullia International Magazine Participates

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; Australia's Four Wheel Drive Monthly Picks Winners

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; Australia's Four Wheel Drive Monthly Picks Winners

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; South Africa's Four by Four is a Panelist

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; South Africa's Four by Four is a Panelist

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; South Africa's Car Magazine is Panelist

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products; South Africa's Car Magazine is Panelist

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; New Zealand's N2 Adrenaline Publishing Votes

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ''Best'' New Products; New Zealand's N2 Adrenaline Publishing Votes

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

New Cars Debut at South Florida International Auto Show

New Cars Debut at South Florida International Auto Show

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 4 -- Major car manufacturers today unveiled their newest models at the South Florida International Auto Show presented by Progressive Direct as it opened its 35th anniversary exhibition on Miami Beach. The annual event is produced by the South Florida Auto/Truck Dealers Association, which compri ... Continue reading

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products

SEMA International New Products Award: International Media Jury Selects ``Best'' New Products

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2005--Recognizing the increasingly global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, SEMA presented select member companies with its first-ever International New Products Award. The award ceremony was held at the 2005 SEMA Show and attracted hundreds of international buyers, U.S. ... Continue reading

Ford to Subsidize Installation of Ethanol-85 Pumps

Ford to Subsidize Installation of Ethanol-85 Pumps

Washington DC November 4, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford is set to announce today plans to subsidize installation of ethanol fuel pumps at gas stations around the Midwest. Concurrently, the company says it will increase production of cars that burn fuel with as much as 85 percent ethanol (E-85), reports ... Continue reading

As the Price of Gas Falls, So Does Consumer Interest in Small Cars

As the Price of Gas Falls, So Does Consumer Interest in Small Cars

Washington November 4, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the rapidly falling price of gasoline has lowered interest in small cars, reports USA Today. Three popular Internet car-shopping sites report notable drops in users seeking information on gas-electric hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars. Edmunds.com says ... Continue reading

Race With Team McLaren Mercedes On Your Cellphone

Race With Team McLaren Mercedes On Your Cellphone

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 4, 2005 at 11:55 AM CST Do you want to experience the thrill of F1 racing without the multi- million dollar investment? You're in luck my dear readers, because Sony and Team McLaren Mercedes have just what you've been waiting for. Now you too can experience the heart-pounding ... Continue reading

AeA Classic Financial Conference 2005 Presenter Profiles

AeA Classic Financial Conference 2005 Presenter Profiles

SAN DIEGO--Nov. 4, 2005--AeA Classic Financial Conference 2005 takes place 6 - 9 Nov. at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.aeanet.org/FinancialServices/AeAClassic.asp?bhcp=1 . Below are profiles from AeA Classic Financial Conference 2005 presenters. P ... Continue reading

Derek, Justin Bell Announced as Part of Molyshield Racing in 2006 SCCA SPEED GT

Derek, Justin Bell Announced as Part of Molyshield Racing in 2006 SCCA SPEED GT

For Immediate Release Derek, Justin Bell Announced as Part of Molyshield Racing in 2006 SCCA SPEED GT LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2005) - Molyshield International Chairman and CEO Dr. John P Mancini and Peter Lockhart, Managing Member of Operations for Molyshield Race Team LLC., have announced that Derek and Justin Bell have ag ... Continue reading

Finalization of the financing - US$25M

Finalization of the financing - US$25M

BLAINVILLE, Qc, Nov. 4 -- The management of NewTech Brake Corp. (NASDAQ OTC : BB : NWTB) wishes to present the following statement of Mr. Bernard Lapointe, President of Alps Resources Bankers Canada: "The finalization of the financing from Capital Power International Limited in favor of NewTech Brake Corp. announced on ... Continue reading

Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2005 Third Quarter Earnings

Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2005 Third Quarter Earnings

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 4 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2005 third quarter financial results on Thursday, December 8, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (800) 399 ... Continue reading

Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Pre-Race

Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Pre-Race

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) BATTLE COMES TO A HALT AT POMONA FINALS Moorpark, Calif. - (November 4, 2005) The Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle riders head to their final race of ... Continue reading

Steve Hamp Accepts Ford Motor Company Position, Steps Down as President of The Henry Ford

Steve Hamp Accepts Ford Motor Company Position, Steps Down as President of The Henry Ford

DEARBORN, Mich.--Nov. 4, 2005--Steve Hamp, president of The Henry Ford, accepted a position at Ford Motor Company as vice-president and chief of staff, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford. Hamp will resign from The Henry Ford effective November 18, 2005. The Henry Ford Board of Trustees will rec ... Continue reading

Tiger Truck Is First to Deliver Off-Road Multi-Fuels

Tiger Truck Is First to Deliver Off-Road Multi-Fuels

DALLAS, Nov. 4 -- For the first time, single users and large fleet operators of off-road vehicles now have a true multi-fuel choice. Tiger Truck is the first in its class to receive EPA approval for its E85-compliant engine. The US Department of Energy defines E85 as fuel having 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. It burns c ... Continue reading

Timken Company to Invest $27 Million in North Carolina Bearing Plant

Timken Company to Invest $27 Million in North Carolina Bearing Plant

Company plans to add 50 jobs, expand capacity at Asheboro Plant in Randleman, N.C. CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- The Timken Company today announced plans to invest approximately $27 million in its Asheboro bearing plant in Randleman, N.C., enabling expanded manufacturing of tapered roller bearings, principally for industrial ... Continue reading

Victory Junction Gang Camp Receives $25,000 Donation from ExxonMobil; Camp Serves Children with Chronic Medical Conditions

Victory Junction Gang Camp Receives $25,000 Donation from ExxonMobil; Camp Serves Children with Chronic Medical Conditions

FAIRFAX, Va.--Nov. 4, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced that the Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses, was the recipient of a $25,000 donation resulting from a month-long, customer- ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 4 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 319,610 units, down 11.0 percent from the 359,187 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 14,062,6 ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Names Steven K. Hamp Vice President and Chief of Staff

Ford Motor Company Names Steven K. Hamp Vice President and Chief of Staff

* Hamp to step down as president of The Henry Ford; will join Ford Dec. 1. * Will report to Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. * Focus will be driving innovation, culture change from the Chairman's office. * Jim Vella will become a Ford visiting professor. ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary JerrDan Unveils New 60-Ton Rotator Wrecker to Towing Industry

Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary JerrDan Unveils New 60-Ton Rotator Wrecker to Towing Industry

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 4, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , announced today that its towing equipment subsidiary, JerrDan Corporation, has introduced a new rotator wrecker. This heavy-duty new model is engineered to provide industry-leading lift, pull and stability characteristics. It features a boom that rotates a full 3 ... Continue reading

Howes: International Automaker Investment in U.S. Helps Drive Industry and Local Economies

Howes: International Automaker Investment in U.S. Helps Drive Industry and Local Economies

Washington DC November 4, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Detroit News columnist Daniel Howes insists in today’s column entitled, “GM, Ford Aside, U.S. Auto Industry Is Doing Just Fine,” that the auto industry in the U.S. is not in decline. Rather, “Its fastest growing chunk is booming ... Continue reading

Toyota 2Q 2005 Profits Down Sales Up

Toyota 2Q 2005 Profits Down Sales Up

TOKYO November 4, 2005; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 3.2 percent fall in quarterly operating profit on Friday as it spent more money to expand capacity, but painted a rosier picture ahead fueled by a weaker yen and beefier sales than anticipated. Japan's top auto maker doe ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Puts Russian Mercedes Plant On Hold

DaimlerChrysler Puts Russian Mercedes Plant On Hold

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 6:00 PM CST DaimlerChrysler reported yesterday that it has halted plans to open a $96 million Mercedes plant in Russia, after an agreement between them and the Russian government could not be reached. According to a DaimlerChrysler spokesman, "Conditions for local ... Continue reading

U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet

U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet

DETROIT November 4, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported U.S. automakers lowered discounts and rebates dramatically in October, part of a strategy to focus more on quality and value and less on cash bonuses. But sales plummeted, and analysts wonder if automakers will have the patience to stick with their st ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show

Mercedes-Benz At The SEMA Show

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 3, 2005 at 4:00 PM CST As we promised earlier, we finally have pictures of Mercedes-Benz at the SEMA show. If you follow automotive news, you probably already know that many car companies use the SEMA show to debut new models, new concept cars, etc. Unfortunately, Mercedes is ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports Profit Increase in Third Quarter 2005

Toyota Reports Profit Increase in Third Quarter 2005

TOKYO November 4, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s profit rose 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lifted by growing sales around the world -- in sharp contrast with the dismal results at U.S. counterparts General Motors and Ford. Japan's No. 1 automaker on Friday reported ... Continue reading

Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Purchase Coatings & Adhesives Business From The Rhodia Group

Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Purchase Coatings & Adhesives Business From The Rhodia Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 4, 2005--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., the world's leading producer of thermoset resins for industrial uses, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the decorative coatings and adhesives business unit of The Rhodia Group. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Names Yen-Ping Shan CIO and Senior Vice President, Engineering and Development

Reynolds and Reynolds Names Yen-Ping Shan CIO and Senior Vice President, Engineering and Development

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Yen-Ping Shan has joined The Reynolds and Reynolds Company as CIO and senior vice president, Engineering and Development. Shan joins Reynolds from Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), where he was vice president of product development for the Employer Services Division. At Reynolds, he will le ... Continue reading

Ford and Homestead-Miami Speedway Sign Ten-Year Extension for the NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend

Ford and Homestead-Miami Speedway Sign Ten-Year Extension for the NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend

~ Renewal Represents One of the Largest Marketing Partnerships In ISC History ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 4 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") announced today that Homestead-Miami Speedway and Ford Motor Company ("Ford") have renewed their partnership whereby Ford will continue to spon ... Continue reading

Ford and VeraSun Announce Partnership to Drive Ethanol Infrastructure

Ford and VeraSun Announce Partnership to Drive Ethanol Infrastructure

Another Ford Innovation * Ford Motor Company and VeraSun Energy Corporation announce a first-of- a-kind partnership to promote growth of an E85 infrastructure and increase consumer awareness in 2006. * Flexible fuel vehicles have been a key part of Ford's alternative fuel strategy. Long-term, ethanol is an important st ... Continue reading

Nancy Everett Named President & CEO of GM Asset Management

Nancy Everett Named President & CEO of GM Asset Management

DETROIT - Nancy Everett, chief investment officer of GM Asset Management Corp., will assume the additional responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2006. In her new role, Everett will have full responsibility for managing GM Asset Management, which handles more than $160 billion in p ... Continue reading

Mobile Crossing Announces WayPoint "National Edition" GPS Navigation Systems

Mobile Crossing Announces WayPoint "National Edition" GPS Navigation Systems

Contact: Len Fernandes (530) 832-1613 lencom@earthlink.net Calvin Chu Mobile Crossing (408) 738-8816 x102 cchu@mobilecrossing.com Mobile Crossing Announces Advanced WayPoint GPS Navigation Systems With Improved User Interface, National Maps and Advanced Safety Features SUNNYVALE, CA, (November 4, 2005) -- Mobile Crossi ... Continue reading

G Squared Motorsports: Ellis No. 2, Smith No. 3 after first day of qualifying

G Squared Motorsports: Ellis No. 2, Smith No. 3 after first day of qualifying

Visit our website at www.g2motorsports.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDERS: CHIP ELLIS and MATT SMITH MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 41ST AN ... Continue reading

Turkey 200 Set for Saturday, November 19 at SSP

Turkey 200 Set for Saturday, November 19 at SSP

Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Turkey 200 Set for Saturday, November 19 at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (November 3, 2005) – On Saturday afternoon, November 19, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the Turkey 200 XSC Enduro race. As a bonus attraction, the Great American School Bus ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Friday Update: KJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in Second

NHRA Kurt Johnson Friday Update: KJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in Second

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in Second Event: 41st Annual Auto Club of Southern California Nationals Day/Date: Thursday, November 3, 2005 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Kurt Johnson continued his string of strong runs during Thur ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Gas Price Declines Continue - Likely Will Last Through Thanksgiving

Auto Club: Gas Price Declines Continue - Likely Will Last Through Thanksgiving

LOS ANGELES--Nov. 4, 2005--Motorists, who endured a high tide of gas prices that topped $3 per gallon in some areas, will continue to enjoy falling prices at the pump for the next few weeks, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Friday Update: Thursday in Pomona Finds WJ in Ninth

NHRA Warren Johnson Friday Update: Thursday in Pomona Finds WJ in Ninth

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Thursday in Pomona Finds WJ in Ninth Event: 41st Annual Auto Club of Southern California Nationals Day/Date: Thursday, November 3, 2005 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA The unusual three-day qualifying procedure for the Auto Club ... Continue reading

11/3 Perris Sprints

11/3 Perris Sprints

VALVOLINE USAC NATIONAL & USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: November 3, 2005 ­ Perris, California ­ Perris Auto Speedway ­ 10th “Budweiser Oval Nationals” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.047; 2. Dave Darland, 11, Walker-Guiducci-16.330; 3. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-16.338; 4. Bill ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Four Straight Weeks of Price Decreases

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Four Straight Weeks of Price Decreases

HOUSTON--Nov. 4, 2005--Within the past four weeks, retail gasoline prices in Texas have dropped 53 cents a gallon, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Texas, motorists saw a 15 cents weekly drop to an average of $2.381 a gallon for regular self-serve. The Galveston-Texas City area has the highest average pric ... Continue reading

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