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Affirmative Insurance Holdings Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

Affirmative Insurance Holdings Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

ADDISON, Texas--May 5, 2006--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. announced today that it would release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006, before the market opens. We will conduct a conference call the same day, Wednesday, May 10th, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, 10:00 a.m ... Continue reading

Auto Club Applauds Governor and Legislature for Agreeing to Prop 42 Fix on November Ballot; Agreement Means Gasoline Sales Tax Revenue Will Be Used for Transportation

Auto Club Applauds Governor and Legislature for Agreeing to Prop 42 Fix on November Ballot; Agreement Means Gasoline Sales Tax Revenue Will Be Used for Transportation

LOS ANGELES--May 5, 2006--The Automobile Club of Southern California praised the Governor and the Legislature today for reaching agreement on a solution to stop the use of gasoline sales tax revenues for non-transportation uses. The agreement will be placed on the November ballot as a constitutional amendment. In 2002 ... Continue reading

Did You Know ... Nearly 600 Crashes a Week Occur in San Diego; Drivers Typically Spend About Four Days Managing the Repair of Their Damaged Car

Did You Know ... Nearly 600 Crashes a Week Occur in San Diego; Drivers Typically Spend About Four Days Managing the Repair of Their Damaged Car

New Progressive Claims Service Reduces Drivers' Time Spent Dealing with the Repair Process from About Four Days to About 15 Minutes SAN DIEGO, May 5 -- More than 30,000 crashes will happen in San Diego County this year - that's more than 80 crashes a day and nearly 600 a week. If you've ever had a crash, you know that ... Continue reading

General Bearing Corporation Releases Results for the First Quarter

General Bearing Corporation Releases Results for the First Quarter

WEST NYACK, N.Y.--May 5, 2006--General Bearing Corporation (Pink Sheets: GNRL) announced today that the Company has released the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the thirteen weeks ending April 1, 2006. The aforementioned interim financial statements are also available on the Company's ... Continue reading

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces Acceptance Of All Notes Tendered on or Before 11:30 A.M. on May 5, 2006 Pursuant to Its Tender Offers

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces Acceptance Of All Notes Tendered on or Before 11:30 A.M. on May 5, 2006 Pursuant to Its Tender Offers

COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 5, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion" or the "Company") announced today that it has exercised its right to accept for early payment all its outstanding 13 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2010, 9 1/2% Senior Second Secured Notes Due 2010 and 8% Senior Secured Notes Due 2009 (collecti ... Continue reading

House Subcommittee Restores Forest Service Trails and Recreation Budgets

House Subcommittee Restores Forest Service Trails and Recreation Budgets

WASHINGTON D.C.--May 5, 2006--Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies passed the fiscal year 2007 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations bill that includes funding for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The legislation would r ... Continue reading

ITW Board of Directors Elects Speer Chairman and Hansen Vice Chairman

ITW Board of Directors Elects Speer Chairman and Hansen Vice Chairman

GLENVIEW, Ill., May 5 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that its board of directors has elected two long-time executives to the top positions at the company. David B. Speer was named Chairman and Thomas J. Hansen was named Vice Chairman. Speer, 55, has been with the company for 28 years. He became president i ... Continue reading

ITW Shareholders Approve Share Increase for Two-for-One Stock Split; Board of Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend

ITW Shareholders Approve Share Increase for Two-for-One Stock Split; Board of Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend

GLENVIEW, Ill., May 5 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s shareholders today approved an increase in the number of authorized common shares from 350 million to 700 million in order for the company to effect a two-for-one stock split. The record date for the split will be May 18, 2006, with distribution of split shares to fol ... Continue reading

Kimball Electronics Forms Relationship with Magna Donnelly

Kimball Electronics Forms Relationship with Magna Donnelly

JASPER, Ind.--May 5, 2006--Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., through its related subsidiaries, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement with Magna Donnelly to produce printed circuit board assemblies. Kimball Electronics Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. , is a global contrac ... Continue reading

MADD Supports Inquiry Into Lawmaker's Crash

MADD Supports Inquiry Into Lawmaker's Crash

DALLAS, May 5 -- Statement for attribution to Glynn R. Birch, National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): On May 4, 2006, U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy was involved in a traffic crash outside the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC. Fortunately, neither Congressman Kennedy, police office ... Continue reading

Marilyn Brooks to Lead Standard Parking's Business Development Team

Marilyn Brooks to Lead Standard Parking's Business Development Team

CHICAGO--May 5, 2006--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management services, announced today that Marilyn Brooks has joined the Company as Vice President and Director of Business Development. In this capacity, Ms. Brooks will be responsible for overseeing the Company's new ... Continue reading

Mittal Steel Company N.V. Announces Date Change to Q106 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call Details

Mittal Steel Company N.V. Announces Date Change to Q106 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call Details

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 5 -- Mittal Steel Company N.V. today announces that it will release Q106 results on Friday, 12th May 2006 and not on Wednesday 10th May 2006 as previously stated. Lakshmi N. Mittal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call for members of the investment community ... Continue reading

National Fuel Provides Clarification on Scheduled Presentation at AGA Financial Forum

National Fuel Provides Clarification on Scheduled Presentation at AGA Financial Forum

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.--May 5, 2006--As previously announced, National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel") will participate in the American Gas Association Financial Forum on May 8, 2006, in Scottsdale, Ariz. This announcement serves as clarification regarding the schedule for the presentation to be offered. Presenting on ... Continue reading

SMSC Announces Stock Option Grants - Correction; Corrects Aggregate Number of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Grants, and Number of Employees Receiving Grants

SMSC Announces Stock Option Grants - Correction; Corrects Aggregate Number of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Grants, and Number of Employees Receiving Grants

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--May 5, 2006--On April 21, 2006, SMSC announced that, as an inducement to entering into employment with the Company, stock option and restricted stock grants covering an aggregate of 146,750 shares, all valued based on the closing price per share of SMSC common stock on April 21, 2006, had been granted ... Continue reading

T.J.T., Inc. Reports Second Quarter Income of $.07 Per Share

T.J.T., Inc. Reports Second Quarter Income of $.07 Per Share

EMMETT, Idaho--May 5, 2006--T.J.T., Inc. (the Company), (PINK SHEETS:AXLE) reports income of $.07 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Sales for the Company's second quarter ending March 31, 2006 were $5.9 million, a 5.8 percent increase as compared to the same period a year ago. Sales of axles and tires ro ... Continue reading

TK Aluminum Ltd. annonce la conclusion d'un accord de refinancement et déclare les résultats financiers du quatrième trimestre et de l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2005

TK Aluminum Ltd. annonce la conclusion d'un accord de refinancement et déclare les résultats financiers du quatrième trimestre et de l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2005

CARMAGNOLA, Italie, May 5 -- - Les recettes nettes de Teksid Aluminum en 2005 ont augmenté de 11,5 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Par ailleurs, le BAIIDA ajusté de 2005 a subit une légère hausse par rapport au BAIIDA pro forma de 2004 à la suite de l'impact positif des volumes accrus et des économies de ... Continue reading

Chrysler Recalls Sedans to Prevent Brake Fluid Leaks, Jeeps With Clutch Problems

Chrysler Recalls Sedans to Prevent Brake Fluid Leaks, Jeeps With Clutch Problems

Washington DC May 5, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that it was recalling about 45,000 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum sedans for repairs to prevent brake fluid leakage that could lead to engine compartment fires. DaimlerChrysler said the recall affects 200 ... Continue reading

2006 BMW 325xi Sports Wagon Review

2006 BMW 325xi Sports Wagon Review

BMW 2006 325xi Sports Wagon. Andrew Frankl There is an old adage- every picture tells a story. It certainly does in this instance. In my humble opinion among the myriad BMWs to choose from the 325xi is far and away the best buy. In this day and age of SUVs and crossovers the 325xi is one, no nonsense automobile. ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT Review

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT Review

By Andrew Frankl I have to make a confession-the new Dodge Magnum SRT8 is not my cup of tea. Having said that it is wonderful news that in its various guises the truly dramatic looking car enabled Chrysler to make a profit after years of languishing in a sea of red ink. Clearly something new and exciting was called for ... Continue reading

2007 Jaguar XK Review

2007 Jaguar XK Review

Road impressions: the new Jaguar XK By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Driving the latest 300 horsepower Jaguar XK in Baja, Mexico was no picnic. Before you say “oh, poor man, tough job but someone has to do it” how would you like to drive someone else’s 75 thousand dollar brand new sports coupe at r ... Continue reading

2007 Audi Q7 Preview

2007 Audi Q7 Preview

Audi Q7, A Quick Look By Carey Russ I've just returned one of the short-lead presentations of Audi's Q7, where company spokespersons stressed two points: One, the Q7 is not merely a stretched Touareg. The two vehicles have only 15 percent parts commonality, most of which are suspension pieces. And two, the Q7 is the mo ... Continue reading

DIRECTV and Dodge Launch 2007 Caliber Interactive Advertising Campaign

DIRECTV and Dodge Launch 2007 Caliber Interactive Advertising Campaign

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 5, 2006--As a part of the DIRECTV Advertising Development Partner Program, The Chrysler Group and DIRECTV will unveil its second interactive advertising campaign with the launch of four new interactive ads promoting the Dodge brand's all-new 2007 Caliber. The first ad, known as a Dynamic Ad Unit ... Continue reading

Networkcar Teams with Motorola to Deliver Next-Generation Wireless Vehicle Management Solution

Networkcar Teams with Motorola to Deliver Next-Generation Wireless Vehicle Management Solution

New product offering leverages the compact and versatile G20 wireless module to deliver fast, secure data transmission SAN DIEGO, May 5 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company specializing in remotely monitoring vehicle location and diagnostics, announced an agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the procurement o ... Continue reading

Preview: 2006.5 Kia Optima

Preview: 2006.5 Kia Optima

By Carey Russ (c) 2006 Kia is not exactly the first name to spring to mind when thinking about cars, particularly cars of the ever-popular mid-size family sedan variety. The Korean-based manufacturer would like to change that, with its new 2006.5 Optima, which was recently introduced to the automotive press in Californ ... Continue reading

2006 Mini Cooper S Review

2006 Mini Cooper S Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mini Cooper S Four years after its debut, driving a Mini Cooper is still just about the most fun to be had on four wheels. That may be the reason the Mini has succeeded where others have failed. The concept of a premium small car, one that is neither equipped in a bare-bones f ... Continue reading

In The Loop’ - NASCAR Loop Data Pre-Race Statistical Analysis – Richmond

In The Loop’ - NASCAR Loop Data Pre-Race Statistical Analysis – Richmond

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 3, 2006) – Thanks to leading a combined 427 laps last season at Richmond International Raceway, it is easy to see why Kasey Kahne and Kurt Busch emerged as winners at the .75-mile track. Loop Data statistics show where Kahne and Busch dominated the field and how each driver was able to cap ... Continue reading

NASCAR: Charity Walk Program to Launch at Dover International Speedway

NASCAR: Charity Walk Program to Launch at Dover International Speedway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 5, 2006) – The NASCAR Foundation kicks off its charity walks on Saturday, June 3, following the NASCAR Busch Series race (FX, 3 p.m. EST) at Dover International Speedway. NASCAR fans will get an exclusive look at the “Monster Mile” while raising money for worthy causes. Not only are ... Continue reading

Chris Bristol Looks to Continue Success with Drive for Diversity Program

Chris Bristol Looks to Continue Success with Drive for Diversity Program

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 4, 2006) – Drivers in the 2006 Drive for Diversity® class have experienced success throughout their racing careers in a variety of series and all hope to make history in the NASCAR ranks. One, Chris Bristol, has already done that. Bristol joined the program this year after spending the ... Continue reading

Washington's Internet Savvy Consumers Save on Auto Insurance

Washington's Internet Savvy Consumers Save on Auto Insurance

SEATTLE, May 5 -- When it comes to shopping for car insurance, Washington drivers have more options than ever, and with the recent opening of Unitrin Direct in the state, it just got easier. "It's fast and simple to get an online auto insurance quote at UnitrinDirect.com and our customers appreciate the convenience of ... Continue reading

Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--May 5, 2006--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced its first quarter 2006 financial results. In its Form 10-QSB filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today, Mile Marker International, Inc. announced that it earned net ... Continue reading

UGS Sponsored Racing Teams Finish Weekend on Top

UGS Sponsored Racing Teams Finish Weekend on Top

UGS Technology Helps Racing Teams Finish 1-2-3 at NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup Series Aaron's 499 and 1-2 at the O'Reilly's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Pro Stock Series PLANO, Texas, May 5 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, today announced UGS-sponsored Hendrick Moto ... Continue reading

Magna anuncia sus resultados del primer trimestre

Magna anuncia sus resultados del primer trimestre

AURORA, Canadá, May 5 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) ha presentado hoy sus resultados financieros del primer trimestre, finalizado el 31 de marzo de 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- TRES MESES FINALIZADOS ------------------------ 31 Marzo ... Continue reading

AFV Solutions Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off Its Bed and Biscuit Subsidiary

AFV Solutions Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off Its Bed and Biscuit Subsidiary

MESA, Ariz.--May 5, 2006--AFV Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: AFVS) announced today the intention to spin off its wholly owned subsidiary, Bed and Biscuit Inns of America Inc., to AFVS stockholders as of close of business on May 10, 2006. "We feel the Bed and Biscuit spin-off will allow us to focus all of our intention towards ... Continue reading

AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Breakfast

AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Breakfast

FORT WORTH, Texas--May 5, 2006--AMERICREDIT CORP. will host a breakfast meeting for investors on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time in New York City to provide an update on the Company's long term goals and initiatives. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and should conclude by 10:00 a.m. This event wi ... Continue reading

Company Profile for Martin & Company Advertising

Company Profile for Martin & Company Advertising

--Martin & Company Advertising is different from other agencies. We are not just an award-winning design shop or a niche marketer for the automotive aftermarket. Martin & Co. really knows the aftermarket and related industries-powersports, outdoor and racing-however our focus is on one thing -- selling your product or ... Continue reading

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces that it is Calling for Redemption all of its Outstanding Shares of Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 428300-20-6)

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces that it is Calling for Redemption all of its Outstanding Shares of Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 428300-20-6)

COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 5, 2006--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion" or the "Company") announced today that it has called for redemption all of its outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 428300-20-6)(the "Preferred Stock"). Dividends on the shares of the Preferred Stock will cease to accrue on the re ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 5 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 on Tuesday May 9, 2006, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call on the following day that will be simultaneously broadcast live ... Continue reading

Popular R&B Artist Ne-Yo to Perform at Mercy High School

Popular R&B Artist Ne-Yo to Perform at Mercy High School

Farmington Hills School Wins Takata's "Seat Belt Pledge" Contest AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 5 -- Mercy High School (Farmington Hills) today won a free concert at its school by chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo in Takata's "Seat Belt Pledge" contest. Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, staged the contest ... Continue reading

TORM Announces Date of First Quarter 2006 Results Release and Conference Call

TORM Announces Date of First Quarter 2006 Results Release and Conference Call

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 5 -- TORM , a shipping company specializing in the worldwide commercial operation of a fleet of tankers and bulk carriers, announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2006 first quarter results which will be released on the morning of Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The conferen ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2006

IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2006

CAMPBELL, Calif.--May 5, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May 2006. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in ... Continue reading

BMW to Operate World's First Green Paint Shop

BMW to Operate World's First Green Paint Shop

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--May 5, 2006--BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today that it will use recycled methane gas generated by the Palmetto Landfill near Spartanburg to provide energy to its paint shop. BMW is working with long-standing partner Durr Systems of Plymouth, Mich., to modify and upgrade equipment so landfill gas ... Continue reading

Michigan Car Buff's Tour along Famed Route 66 to Benefit The ALS Association

Michigan Car Buff's Tour along Famed Route 66 to Benefit The ALS Association

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--May 5, 2006--John "J.J." Bouma, Jr. has enjoyed traveling throughout his lifetime, but a trip planned this month in a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette from Grand Rapids, Mich., to Santa Monica, Calif., along historic Route 66 may prove to be unlike any other for this car buff and his traveling companions dr ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Sponsors Freedom and Peace Forum at Wayne State University

DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Sponsors Freedom and Peace Forum at Wayne State University

Three Nobel Peace Prize laureates to speak on a panel with Sen. Carl Levin AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 5 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund will sponsor a public symposium with three Nobel Peace Prize winners today at Wayne State University. The laureates -- all of whom are women -- are Shirin Ebadi (2003) of Iran, w ... Continue reading

Chrome Systems Launches New Solution for Web-Based Vehicle Configuration, Research & Pricing

Chrome Systems Launches New Solution for Web-Based Vehicle Configuration, Research & Pricing

Carbook Showroom(TM) Helps Dealers Drive Online Leads, Sell More Cars PORTLAND, Ore., May 5 -- Chrome Systems Inc. today introduced Carbook Showroom Edition, the company's new web-based offering that instantly adds interactive vehicle configuration, research and pricing to any dealer's website. Carbook Showroom is the ... Continue reading

Proliance International, Inc. to Acquire Heater Core Assets from Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Proliance International, Inc. to Acquire Heater Core Assets from Standard Motor Products, Inc.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 5, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the heater core assets of Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s Four Seasons Division. The transaction has an estimated net purchase price of $1.5 to $2.0 million and is expected to close ... Continue reading

Automotive Dealership Institute Joins Forces with Dealership for Life

Automotive Dealership Institute Joins Forces with Dealership for Life

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 5, 2006--The Automotive Dealership Institute has agreed to join forces with Dealership for Life, a nationwide dealership customer loyalty and retention program, it was announced by ADI CEO Alan Algan and DFL CEO Jeff Buchanan. Dealership for Life representatives will now include all, or portions ... Continue reading

NASCAR on Deck for Red Sox All-Star

NASCAR on Deck for Red Sox All-Star

FORT MYERS, Fla., May 5 -- Former Red Sox All-Star Mike Greenwell is looking to compete in the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is in its 12th season with over 30 million fans in the U.S. Greenwell has teamed up with CarSponsorships.com, an automotive sponsorship placement agenc ... Continue reading

ZF Names Elizabeth Umberson President of Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology Division, North America

ZF Names Elizabeth Umberson President of Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology Division, North America

NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 5 -- ZF -- a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- named Elizabeth Umberson President of its Commercial Vehicle and Special Driveline Technology Division within North America effective June 1, 2006. Umberson replaces Dr. Hans Collenberg, who will take the position of D ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Partners With NBA and TNT To Award $25,000 Towards the Purchase of a Vehicle

AutoTrader.com Partners With NBA and TNT To Award $25,000 Towards the Purchase of a Vehicle

TNT's "Inside the NBA" hosts to compete for $10,000 Charitable Contribution ATLANTA, May 5 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, will award $25,000 towards the purchase of a vehicle on its website to the grand prize winner of the "Drive to the Finals Presented by AutoTrader.com" fantasy game, hosted b ... Continue reading

AFS Trinity reicht heute Patent ein, das Technologie für 250 Mpg 'Extreme Hybrid' Plug-In-Auto offen legt

AFS Trinity reicht heute Patent ein, das Technologie für 250 Mpg 'Extreme Hybrid' Plug-In-Auto offen legt

SEATTLE, May 5 -- - An Benzin- und Stromkosten werden USD 8 pro Woche erwartet gegenüber derzeitigen Benzinkosten für den durchschnittlichen US-Autofahrer von USD 36 Die AFS Trinity Power Corporation reichte heute ihren Patentantrag ein, in dem die neue Technologie des Unternehmens für ein Extreme Hybrid(TM)-Auto, m ... Continue reading

National Car Rental Opens Locations in Guatemala

National Car Rental Opens Locations in Guatemala

TULSA, Okla., May 5 -- National Car Rental announced today that it has opened two locations in Guatemala City, Guatemala, at both La Aurora International Airport and in the downtown area. The opening of the new locations continues the company's expansion into Central America, as National now has locations in Guatemala, ... Continue reading

LoJack Corp. Reports Increases in Revenue and Net Income for First Quarter 2006

LoJack Corp. Reports Increases in Revenue and Net Income for First Quarter 2006

* Revenue Increases 18% for the Quarter * Gross Margin Increases 17% for the Quarter * Net Income Increases 11% for the Quarter WESTWOOD, Mass., May 5 -- In announcing first quarter results for LoJack Corporation , Joseph F. Abely, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our results demonstrate yet another strong performance w ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

NEW YORK, May 5 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2006 were $210.1 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $2 ... Continue reading

lanelogic Launches a New Market for Used Vehicles

lanelogic Launches a New Market for Used Vehicles

DALLAS, May 5 -- lanelogic, the Wall Street inspired used vehicle trading network, announces the launch of its first dealer network. On April 24, 2006, dealerships in areas of Texas and Oklahoma began trading used vehicles using lanelogic's proprietary dealer to dealer trading solution. Through the use of real-time sal ... Continue reading

Find Your Car Mechanic of Tomorrow as Automotive Students Vie for Ford/AAA State Championship on Friday, May 5

Find Your Car Mechanic of Tomorrow as Automotive Students Vie for Ford/AAA State Championship on Friday, May 5

--Automobile Club of Southern California: WHAT: Racing against the clock and each other at Irwindale Speedway, 10 teams of the Southland's top high school auto technology students will repair disabled Ford cars during the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition state finals. The competition requires repairs to be ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Reach New Heights

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Reach New Heights

LOS ANGELES--May 5, 2006--Gasoline prices hit new record heights this week and more increases are expected in the coming week due to a two-day spike in the local wholesale gas market earlier this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular g ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Drop Slightly

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Drop Slightly

HOUSTON--May 5, 2006--After eight consecutive weeks of increases, gas price averages in all Texas cities surveyed dropped slightly this week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Texas, the current average is $2.862 a gallon -- a weekly decrease of three cents. Dallas has the highest average at $2.941 -- down ... Continue reading

Congress Ponders Lifting Ethanol Tariff

Congress Ponders Lifting Ethanol Tariff

Washington DC May 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman has implored Congress to consider lifting the tariff on imported ethanol. According to The Wall Street Journal, support for lifting the tariff has bipartisan support, but would also encounter staunch opposition from farm-state ... Continue reading

Sequel to '05 Price Wars Coming This Summer?

Sequel to '05 Price Wars Coming This Summer?

Washington DC May 5, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that domestic automakers vowed this year not to repeat the big discount programs of last summer, but analysts say it appears more likely they will, reports USA Today. "We'll see virtually every auto company turn up the dial on incentives as we progress through th ... Continue reading

Tire Registration is the Law!

Tire Registration is the Law!

AKRON, Ohio--May 4, 2006--If the tires you are riding on this summer were involved in a recall, would you be directly notified of this potential life-threatening hazard? Are you aware that dealers are required by law to provide you with a registration form at purchase time so you will be directly notified about a recal ... Continue reading

DuPont Names John G. McCool Vice President & General Manager of Refinish Systems Business

DuPont Names John G. McCool Vice President & General Manager of Refinish Systems Business

WILMINGTON, Del., May 4 -- DuPont today announced the appointment of John G. McCool as vice president and general manager of the company's Refinish Systems business. DuPont Refinish Systems produces paint and related products for the automotive aftermarket. McCool replaces Eric G. Melin who is leaving the company to pu ... Continue reading

AAA Travel High School Challenge Shows Need for Increased Study of Travel and Destinations

AAA Travel High School Challenge Shows Need for Increased Study of Travel and Destinations

ORLANDO, Fla.--May 4, 2006--- Less than a year after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, La., and Biloxi, Miss., only 13 percent of American teenagers can identify the home states for both cities, according to a survey released today by AAA Travel. Commissioned on behalf of the AAA Travel High School Challenge, a ... Continue reading

Green Star Notes Banner Week for Biodiesel

Green Star Notes Banner Week for Biodiesel

SAN DIEGO--May 4, 2006--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI), a company engaged in the engineering, construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities, announced that last week had been a very important week for the biodiesel industry. Joseph LaStella, President of GSPI, stated, "It seems that the media, Was ... Continue reading

Performance Validates Growth Strategies, PPG Chairman Says

Performance Validates Growth Strategies, PPG Chairman Says

NEW YORK--May 4, 2006--Charles E. Bunch, chairman and chief executive officer, told investment analysts here today he believes PPG Industries' financial performance validates the company's growth strategies. "PPG is delivering strong results, and it's the direct result of our focus on profitable growth," Bunch said. "O ... Continue reading

All-Women Motorcyclists Ride Suzuki Cruisers across Country

All-Women Motorcyclists Ride Suzuki Cruisers across Country

SAN FRANCISCO--May 4, 2006-- The Purpose of the Ride from San Francisco to Athens, Ga. is to Attend the 2006 AMA/FIM International "Women & Motorcycling" Conference June 30-July 3, 2006 MAD (Motor Adventure Destinations) Maps, Inc., producers of uniquely informative regional and national scenic back road maps, announce ... Continue reading

Toyota's Jim Press to Address Inforum, May 11

Toyota's Jim Press to Address Inforum, May 11

American U.S. sales head of Japanese automaker notes women as 'business changers' DETROIT, May 4 -- Jim Press, president and COO of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will speak on "A New Day for Women and the Auto Industry" at an Inforum (formerly the Women's Economic Club) luncheon on Thursday, May 11. Fortune magazine ca ... Continue reading

AFS Trinity Today Files Patent Disclosing Technology For 250 Mpg 'Extreme Hybrid' Plug-In Car

AFS Trinity Today Files Patent Disclosing Technology For 250 Mpg 'Extreme Hybrid' Plug-In Car

SEATTLE, May 5 -- - Gasoline and electricity cost expected to be US$8 per week versus US$36 for gasoline for the average American driver today AFS Trinity Power Corporation today filed its patent application disclosing the company's new technology for an Extreme Hybrid(TM) car capable of carrying the average American m ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: An Analysis of Renault's Recent Performance within the Vehicle Manufacturing Sector

Research and Markets: An Analysis of Renault's Recent Performance within the Vehicle Manufacturing Sector

DUBLIN, Ireland--May 4, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36483) has announced the addition of Renault Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insight to their offering. Vehicle Manufacturer Strategic Insights are individual, in-depth, constantly updated manufacturer channels. Renault is jus ... Continue reading

Ecount Reports Fuel Spending Trends; Leading Prepaid Provider Cruises to One Millionth Fuel Transaction

Ecount Reports Fuel Spending Trends; Leading Prepaid Provider Cruises to One Millionth Fuel Transaction

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--May 4, 2006--Ecount (www.ecount.com), the prepaid experts, today announced the one millionth fuel transaction with an Ecount Prepaid Card. Also, in light of rising gas prices, Ecount issued a "Fuel Spending Trends" report which analyzes recent fuel spending trends from the millions of Ecount cardhold ... Continue reading

Allied Holdings' Chief Executive Officer Removes Himself From KERP Bonus

Allied Holdings' Chief Executive Officer Removes Himself From KERP Bonus

DECATUR, Ga., May 4 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh E. Sawyer, has removed himself from eligibility for any stay bonus under the Company's Key Employee Retention Plan (KERP). As a result, Mr. Sawyer will not receive any bonus paym ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 4, 2006--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable on or about June 1, 2006, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 20 ... Continue reading

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