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Toyota Camry Named Best-Selling Car in the United States for Fourth Year in a Row
DETROIT January 6, 2006; David Runk writing for the AP reported that Jeannine Anderson's Honda Accord served her well for 13 years before she decided to give it to her son-in-law. But when the self-described Honda fan was hunting a new car, she decided to consider the Toyota Camry, a car her late husband had wanted and ... Continue reading
EyesOn Design' Competition Benefits the Visually Impaired
PARIS & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 6, 2006--Dassault Systemes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA)(BOURSE:DSY), the world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), today announced that it will co-sponsor the 'EyesOn Design' competition to be held at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Plans to Increase Its Annual Production Capacity by As Much As 43 Percent by 2007
DETROIT January 6, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is planning to increase its annual production capacity by as much as 43 percent by next year, a spokesman said Friday. The move is in contrast to General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., who are in the midst of ... Continue reading
Six-Passenger GEM Electric Vehicles On Show at Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows
* All-New 6-Passenger Models to Go On Sale in April 2006 * Current Models Upgraded with 15 New Options * 'GEM Life '06 Tour' to Stop in 15 U.S. Cities With Full GEM Product Line-Up AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- DaimlerChrysler will showcase its new six-passenger neighborhood electric vehicles and the upgraded 2006 Mod ... Continue reading
Cummins Diesel With Next-Generation Aftertreatment System to Demonstrate EPA 2010 Standard
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 6, 2006--Cummins Inc. will participate in a public-private partnership led by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to demonstrate advanced diesel engine emissions control systems meeting the EPA 2010 on-highway standard. Next-generation Cummins aftertreatment research ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Make U-Turn, Move Higher
HOUSTON--Jan. 6, 2006--After only one week of declines, gasoline prices began the New Year by moving higher, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.197 a gallon -- a weekly increase of six cents. Dallas beat its neighboring Fort Worth by three ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services' Customer Satisfaction at All-Time High
-Monthly dealership satisfaction survey shows ADP clients more satisfied, more likely to recommend ADP than ever before- HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 6 -- The results of a monthly survey fielded for ADP Dealer Services by Forrester Consulting, an independent technology and market research company, state that ADP dealer ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, February 3, 2006. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Second Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 6, 2006--AmeriCredit Corp. will release its second quarter 2006 operating results on Monday, January 23, 2006, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. EST. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's web sit ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices U-Turn and Move Higher
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 6, 2006--After 13 weeks of steady declines, gasoline prices began 2006 by turning higher, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Conditions indicate that rapid increases in pump prices are likely in the next couple of weeks. The average price of self-serve regular ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 6 -- Black Diamond Capital Management, L.L.C., a leading privately-held alternative asset management firm with approximately $7 billion under management, today announced that an entity it manages has executed an agreement to purchase select assets held by the Bankruptcy Estate of American Remanu ... Continue reading
Bonal Technologies, Inc. Announces Two New Foreign Sales Agents
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Bonal Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Bonal International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BONL) , recently announced two new sales agents -- KENFO AB for Sweden and Gearing Moss Supplies (Pty) Ltd. for South Africa. Bonal's Meta-Lax(R) Stress Relief, Pulse Puddle Arc Welding(R) and Black Magic(R) ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and Carfax Partner to Add Value for Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Customers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6 -- In an effort to provide customers with value-added information and to further differentiate its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) brand from within the used-vehicle industry, Chrysler Group recently announced the addition of a full Carfax Vehicle History Report for customers of its Five ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution Board of Directors Selects Seven Hills Partners LLC as Financial Advisor
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Jan. 6 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced that its Board of Directors has retained Seven Hills Partners LLC, a corporate finance and financial advisory firm based in San Francisco, California, as its financial advisor to assist the Board in determining a course of act ... Continue reading
Craig Corrington Joins Tower Automotive As Vice President of Operations for North America
NOVI, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Tower Automotive, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TWRAQ) announced Craig Corrington has joined the company as vice president of operations for North America. He will report to Bill Pumphrey, president, North America. Corrington, who recently retired from DaimlerChrysler Corporation, will develop and implement ... Continue reading
CTS Announces Plans for Consolidation of Berne, Indiana Operations
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 6, 2006--CTS Corporation today announced that it intends to consolidate its Berne, Indiana manufacturing operations into three of its other existing facilities. The consolidation process is expected to largely be completed in the second half of 2006. Automotive product operations at Berne will be tr ... Continue reading
Current and Future Market Data for the Long-Term Car Rental Market in the UK.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30320) has announced the addition of UK Long-Term Car Rental 2005 to their offering. Our UK Long-Term Car Rental 2005 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts. The report gives a ... Continue reading
D2Audio and Geneva Lab Take `iPod Docking' to a New Level With the Geneva Sound System
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2006--D2Audio, the world's only manufacturer of Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM), today announced that the new family of Geneva Sound Systems are powered by D2Audio's Intelligent Digital Amplifier technology. Geneva Sound Systems are a single cabinet unit which incorporates multiple speakers intern ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 6, 2006--D2Audio, the world's only manufacturer of Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM), today introduced the world's first and only full-bandwidth, real-time, all-digital feedback amplifier. This powerful new closed-loop amplifier breakthrough, which will serve as D2Audio's revolutionary 2nd generati ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2006--D2Audio, the world's only manufacturer of Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM), today announced that its Intelligent Digital Amplifier powers Gibson's Wurlitzer Digital Jukebox, which will be released in March 2006 with 1000-CD storage, 100 channels of digital radio and direct download store. Des ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Host Conference Call and Webcast on January 17 to Discuss Third-Quarter Results
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- Dana Corporation will announce its 2005 third-quarter financial results on Tuesday, January 17. At 10 a.m. (ET) on that date, Dana Chairman and CEO Mike Burns and Chief Financial Officer Bob Richter will host a conference call and supporting webcast to discuss the company's third-quarter 2005 an ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Jan. 6, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will announce fourth quarter and full-year 2005 earnings on Monday, January 23, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern time that day to discuss fourth quarter and 2005 ea ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 6, 2006--As part of Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) global profitable growth strategy designed to satisfy customer and market expectations while improving corporate performance and expanding in key growth markets, the Company announced a three-year restructuring plan. The restructuring ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor has been selected as a finalist in this year's CNET Best of CES Awards for its Cable-Free USB solution in the "Emerging Technologies" category. The Cable-Free USB solution, powered by Freescale's Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, enables an instant "plug-and-play" wireles ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30367) has announced the addition of European Light Commercial Vehicles Database 2005 to their offering. As economies across Europe experience growth, the LCV market has positively benefited from this development. Several LC ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, January 6 -- GMC décroche le trophée pour le Design Challenge de Design Los Angeles avec son traitement du GMC PAD. L'équipe du West Coast Advanced Design Studio de General Motors a créé le design que les juges ont proclamé << véhicule d'activités vitales >> (LAV : Living Activity Vehicle). (Photo ... Continue reading
Hittite Microwave Achieves Automotive Quality Management System Certification
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 6 -- Hittite Microwave Corporation today announced it has received its ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for the design, manufacture, and sale of plastic- encapsulated analog and mixed-signal ICs for RF, microwave and millimeterwave applications for the automotive industry. ISO/TS 16949 is a Quali ... Continue reading
Investcorp to Acquire Leading French Auto, Truck and Industrial Parts Distributor Autodistribution
PARIS, Jan. 6 -- Investcorp, the global investment group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Autodis, the holding company for Autodistribution, the leading French independent distributor of auto, truck and industrial spare parts. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Autodistribution ... Continue reading
Arrangement with aftermarket auto-accessory specialist reflects ongoing success of unique overhead technology LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Johnson Controls - a major, global supplier of automotive seats, interior systems, electronics and batteries - has named Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Brandmotion, LLC as the exclusive distribu ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Lear Corporation will webcast its management presentation at the 2006 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Show Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2006. The webcast begins at Noon Eastern time and will run for approximately 45 minutes. Interested parties can access a live audio webcast o ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Jan. 6, 2006--Continuing its growing service to the powersports industry, GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance unit is partnering with Lehman Trikes, a leading manufacturer of motorcycle three-wheel conversions, to offer a new consumer credit program, beginning in January 2006. The new offering, ... Continue reading
News Brief: Gulf Water Sampling Results
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, January 6, 2006)* Gulf Water Sampling Results *Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov Test results from Gulf of Mexico sampling indicate that at most, relatively low le ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Applauds Progress in Recycling Electronic Waste
News for Release: Friday, January 6, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Applauds Progress in Recycling Electronic Waste * Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Las Vegas-Jan. 6, 2006) Collaboration among EPA and its 21 Plug-In To eCycling partners over the last three years has re ... Continue reading
Portable Design Magazine Announces 2005 Editor's Choice Awards
NASHUA, N.H., Jan. 6 -- Portable Design magazine, the engineer's resource for portable applications, today announced the winners of its 2005 Editor's Choice Awards. "Every year Portable Design reviews several hundred products intended to make life easier for designers of portable electronic devices," said Tim Pritchard ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising division of PRIMEDIA Inc., today announced an expansion of their online storefront for mobile content using FunMail's proprietary SnapOn technology. The venture enables various Motorcycle titles from PRIMEDIA's Performance Automotive Group ... Continue reading
ProLink Solutions, Cadillac Partner for Successful National Advertising Campaign
Largest Golf-Based GPS Ad Promotion has Stunning Debut at Courses from Coast to Coast TEMPE, Ariz., Jan 6. -- ProLink Solutions, a majority-owned subsidiary of Amalgamated Technologies, Inc. (AGMN), the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") systems to golf courses, announced today that it has ... Continue reading
Remarks by Vice President Cheney on the Economy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The following is a transcript of remarks by Vice President Cheney on the economy: Harley-Davidson Manufacturing Plant Kansas City, Missouri 11:05 A.M. CST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Thank you. I'm a little hobbled up today. I don't ordinarily carry a cane like that, but Don Rumsfeld has bee ... Continue reading
Rental Car Center Opens January 19 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
PHOENIX, Jan. 6 -- Phoenix rental car customers will find added convenience this month, as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport opens its new Rental Car Center. The facility will house all of Sky Harbor's rental car operations, a total of 13 companies, under one roof. The rental car counters are located inside of a ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Jan. 6 -- SageQuest, a Beachwood-based vehicle tracking and information management company, announced that it has received $2.5 million from Hopewell Ventures, a $110 million venture capital and private equity fund, based in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, SageQuest received $1.5 million in additional fundin ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2006--Tripath Technology Inc. (OTCBB:TRPH), creators of Class-T(R) Advanced 1-bit Digital Amplifiers, today introduced the TDA1800 amplifier driver. The TDA1800 provides a single channel of high-quality, high-efficiency, full-range audio up to 800 watts. The TDA1800 is specifically targeted for high- ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 6 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will simultaneously web cast its upcoming presentation at the 2006 Auto Analysts of New York Automotive Conference in Dearborn, Michigan on Thursday, January 12, 2006. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. (EST) and is expected to last ... Continue reading
SmarTire Completes Financial Restructuring Plan
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 6 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has reached an agreement with its investment bankers to restructure its debt obligations and its equity line of credit. In respect to SmarTire's $30 million of 10% convertible debentures, the principal and interes ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Acquires Silver State Tire and Golden State Tire
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 6 -- American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that they have reached an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Silver State Tire Company ("Silver State Tire") and Golden State Tire Distributors ("Golden State Tire"). This acquisition establishes a d ... Continue reading
Continental Active Safety Products Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
New Mercedes S-Class Relies on Continental Safety Systems LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- The hottest new car debuting at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show this year, the Mercedes S-Class, is equipped with Continental's networked active and passive safety components including intelligent electronic brake and driver assist syste ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures For Safe Travel on Area Roads
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Waco to Save Lives on Texas Highways On a Typical Day as Many as 101,000 Vehicles Travel I-35 Through Waco. Most Automobile Drivers Are Not Aware of What They Can Do to Avoid Crashes with Tractor-Trailers. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Texas DPS, the Texas ... Continue reading
GM Official Regrets Employee Discounting
Washington DC January 6, 2005; The NADA newsletter reported that General Motors Corp.'s top North American sales and marketing executive, Mark LaNeve, said he now regrets launching the employee-discount program that drove GM sales to record levels last summer, and doesn't plan to repeat such promotions this year. Inste ... Continue reading
Lupillo Rivera to Appear in Dodge Exhibit at the Los Angeles Auto Show
* Lupillo Rivera will be available to greet fans, sign autographs and take photos between 4 PM and 6 PM on Saturday, January 7 * KLAX morning show DJ BARZON will be conducting a live remote from the Dodge exhibit during Rivera's appearance * Rivera posters, Dodge branded items (- Dodge MegaCab T's, Dodge jackets, key c ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Leaders Announce Major Boost for Design Community
WHO: Individuals scheduled to make remarks include: -- Gary Cowger, General Motors Group Vice President, CCS Trustee -- Thomas LaSorda, CEO and President of Chrysler Company, CCS Trustee -- James Press, CEO of Toyota Motor Sales USA, CCS Trustee -- Keith Crain, Chairman of Crain Communications Inc, CCS Board Chairman - ... Continue reading
Ferrari F600 revealed: The new Testarossa?
Several images have leaked online of what is purportedly the much- anticipated Ferrari F600 “Imola,” according to Leftlane News. Recently, Leftlane News reported that Ferrari might revive the Testarossa nameplate for the F600. While we have no official confirmation that this is the case, something tipped us ... Continue reading
USW Says Bush Record Makes Mockery of Cheney Harley Visit
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 6 -- The United Steelworkers union today took exception to the visit of Vice President Dick Cheney to the Harley- Davidson factory in Kansas City, pointing out that the Bush Administration has done far too little to help workers in the nation's manufacturing sector. "Crediting Dick Cheney and thi ... Continue reading
A Review of the Online Automotive Industry Including Key Trends and Opportunities for Growth
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30354 ) has announced the addition of UK Automotive Insight Report to their offering. This report provides an overview on the key trends affecting the online automotive sector, and identifies opportunities for growth for aut ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Recall About 265,000 Sedans After Receiving Complaints About Engine Fires
WASHINGTON January 6, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it would recall about 265,000 sedans after receiving dozens of complaints about engine fires. The recall involves 1999-2000 Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze and Chrysler Cirrus sedans equipped with the 2.4-liter engine. Chrys ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the first limited-production Scion for 2006, the xB Release Series 3.0, will go on sale in mid-February. All 2006 xB Release Series 3.0 vehicles will wear vivid Envy Green exterior paint and offer unique exterior and interior e ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, Jan 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) ANNOUNCEMENT RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND OFFICE ... Continue reading
Rockford Announces First Customer for New Rockford Acoustic Design(TM) System
Mitsubishi Motors to Install System in Future Production Vehicle LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. will be the first customer to factory-install the new Rockford Acoustic Design system, which has been designed for the OEM market. Mitsubishi plans to off ... Continue reading
A Review of the Latest Activities of the Vehicle and Component Manufacturers from around the World
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30255 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Emerging Markets - January Issue to their offering. Automotive Emerging is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the activities of ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 6, 2006--D2Audio, the world's only manufacturer of intelligent digital amplifiers, today announced its D2Audio(R) SoundSuite(TM) collection of advanced audio processing features, giving audio manufacturers the highest possible sound quality with psycho-acoustic enhancements that dramatically impact ... Continue reading
D2Audio Amplifiers Fuel Hottest New Audio Trend: Flat Panel TVs With Home-Theater Sound Quality
AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 6, 2006--D2Audio(TM), the world's only manufacturer of intelligent digital amplifiers(TM), today announced its digital amplifiers are driving one of the hottest new audio trends today, bringing high-quality home theater sound to televisions. Modern TVs provide crisp video images, but they lack comme ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 6, 2006--Tripath Technology Inc. (OTCBB:TRPH), creators of Class-T(R) Digital Audio Amplifiers, announced today that its TAA4100A and other products will power Panasonic's 3rd generation of high-power automotive in-dash head-units. The new lineup will include 5 models, the CQ-C8803NC, CQ-C8803UC, CQ-C88 ... Continue reading
PierPASS OffPeak Program Diverts a Million Truck Trips from Daytime Los Angeles Traffic
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Jan. 6, 2006--PierPASS Inc. today announced that more than a million truck trips have been diverted from peak daytime traffic since the start of the OffPeak program on July 23, 2005, eliminating costly bottlenecks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and reducing gridlock on area freeways. Tha ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, January 6 -- - New Technologies in Seating, Interiors and Hybrid Batteries Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, will present its new products and technologies at the North American International Auto ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Brings Back Iconic Miura With Stunning M-Concept
Honoring 40th Anniversary of Legendary Miura, M-Concept, Secretly Unveiled in Los Angeles, Makes Debut at North American International Auto Show in Detroit - January 9, 2006 SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, Jan. 6 -- Yesterday evening, Italian supercar maker Automobili Lamborghini surprised the world by bringing back one o ... Continue reading
Mazda to Debut CX-7 Crossover SUV and Kabura Concept at 2006 North American International Auto Show
- Mazda Set to Showcase Forward-Thinking Design Direction in Detroit - DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Mazda will introduce the production CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and the Kabura Concept compact sports coupe at the upcoming 2006 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the media on Sunday, Jan. 8. Pr ... Continue reading
Hyundai NEOS 3 Crossover Makes North American Debut At Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
January 4, 2006 -- Los Angeles -- Southern California residents will have the opportunity to peek into Hyundai's future when the NEOS 3 Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept makes its North American debut at the 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The CUV is the third in a signature series of futuristic concept cars ... Continue reading
GMC Concept Wins LA Auto Show Award
General Motors Advanced Design's GMC PAD wins the California Design Challenge at the Los Angeles Auto Show Thursday, January 5, 2006. The GMC PAD is a futuristic-looking, diesel-electric powered urban loft with mobility, a creature comfort-filled concept for living in the ever-changing cultural landscape of Southern Ca ... Continue reading
January 4, 2006 -- Torrance, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it will debut its all-new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Civic GX to the public when the 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show opens its doors. Scheduled to go on sale at select Honda dealers throughout California in May, the ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission to supply automatic transmissions for Moscow bus fleet
BEDFORD, UK January 6, 2006; Allison Transmission has been awarded the contract to supply 320 Torqmatic™ fully automatic transmissions to Russian bus fleet operator Mostransavto. Installed in the Liaz 5256 bus chassis, Allison Transmission was selected for its reliability, performance and the comfortable ride ach ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * BRANDON BERNSTEIN. In the Bud vs. Miller Lite vs. NHRA Media College Football Bowl challenge, the 2005-06 crown goes to Budweiser Racing's Brandon Bernstein, who somehow had the foresight to pick Wisconsin - a 10-point underdog! - to ups ... Continue reading
Techwell Expands LCD Display Processor Line
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--Techwell, Inc., a designer of mixed signal integrated circuits for multiple video applications in the consumer, security surveillance and automotive markets, today announced the expansion of its line of LCD display processors with the introduction of the TW8804, TW8806 and TW8807. Target ... Continue reading
Four More Northern Colorado Dealerships Join Master Planned Auto Park
LOVELAND, Colo.--Jan. 5, 2006--Executives with McWhinney Enterprises have announced that four more dealerships representing eight top automotive nameplates will become part of the Motorplex at Centerra family. Davidson Chevrolet, Subaru of Loveland, Ferrero I-25 Dodge Jeep Chrysler and King Buick Pontiac GMC will join ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recalls to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product ... Continue reading
UPDATE 3: Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz Team In The Dakar Rally
Posted by www.eMercedesbenz.com on January 5, 2006 at 4:50 AM CST Day six of the Dakar Rally just wrapped up, and once again Ellen Lohr and the Kwikpower Mercedes-Benz team have made up ground on their competitors. After finishing 29th on the 492 mile stage from Tan Tan, Morocco to Zouérat, Mauritania, Lohr and her te ... Continue reading
Mercury Mariner Hybrid Named 2006 Green Car of the Year
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- The 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid -- Lincoln-Mercury division's first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle -- has been named Green Car Journal's 2006 Green Car of the Year. The award was presented by Green Car Journal editor and publisher Ron Cogan at a press conference this afternoon at the Los Angele ... Continue reading
Chery Automobile Company President Yin Tongyao Wins China's Highest Business Honor
Chery Makes History in China - Targeted to Make History in U.S. NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Visionary Vehicles Founder and CEO Malcolm Bricklin today proudly congratulated his friend and partner Chery Automobile Company President Yin Tongyao for winning China's prestigious Economic Person of the Year award for 2005. Mr. Yin al ... Continue reading
Biofriendly Appoints Cynthia L. Morphew Regional Vice President
MONROVIA, Calif.--Jan. 5, 2006--Biofriendly Corporation announced today that Cynthia L. Morphew is joining the company as Regional Vice President with responsibilities for Texas and the Southern Region of the United States. Cindy will be joining Biofriendly after serving 13 years as Vice President for Environmental Aff ... Continue reading
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